The Rodney Election.

The Rodney election takes place to-day. The candidates are Mr John Sheehan (Greyite), and Mr Moat (Centralist). The polling places are : — Warkwortb, Mahurangi Beads, Puhoi, Wainui, Kaukapakapa. Port Albert, Upper Matakana, Little Omaha. We shall probably receive the returns from most of these places in time for publication this evening. A good deal of interest centres in the election.

The s.s. Minnie Casey left this morning at nine o'clock for Mahurangi Heads, having been chartered to convey the partizans of Mr John Sheehan to the Rodney poll. About 60 electors tooV their passage in the Minnie, and about 50 excursionists, so that fchis favourite steamer had a good load. The p.s. Enterprise No 2 left ten minutes later than the Minnie Casey, having been chartered by Mr Moat for the convenience of his town voters. When she left she presented a very different appearance to Capt Casey's vessel, as she had only about half a dozen passengers.

Warkworth Polling.

Poll ceased her*. Sheehan, 47 : Moat,

A Sunday Excursion,—Acci dent.

An accident combining low comedy with possible deep tragedy, occurred yesterday afternoon at about two o'clock on t_e,Mount Albert Road. A party of three, two women and a man, were driving out in a dog-cart, when, after passing the hill beyond McEl- Wain's, the trap turned by some means off tha natrowest part xil the road down the embankment. Ko sooner did the horse find himself facip.g the descent -with the weight of the trap and its contents upon his hauuo,_es than he stopped short to con template the declivity before him, but «_id not calculate upon the result, for the 'suddenness of the stoppage projected the passengers forcibly from the trap, and scattered them without regard to order or decency on the embankment and among the gorse bushes by the road side. They were, however, none the worse for their serial flight, and, with the exception of the man, were ready for action at once. The younger of the two women rushed forward to hold the horse from further explorations, but at that very moment the weary animal started forward knocking the woman down, the trap passing over her; the horse then stumbled and fell upon the unfortunate creature, and in a moment a scene Was pre sented of a truly remarkable kind, horses teels, ladies heels, chignons, bonnets, shawls, petticoats, black, white, and grey all in a moving agitated mass ; meanwhile, at a respectful distance, stood the elder lady, wringing her gloves and shrieking " Och me darter ! och me darter ! me dater, murdered and kilt, och! Carrie, come out!" by this time a passer-by, came to the rescue, and drew 'me darter' out «f her dangerous dilsmma. When her first enquiry on being disentangled from the horses' legs, was, " Is my hair crushed ! oh ! have I lost my bob I" her chief concern being for her hair, her horse, and her bob. More help coming up, the trap was restored to the road, the horse lifted up none the worse for his exploration of the volcanic soil of Mount Albert; and the younger lady having her bonnet restored to her from beneath the haunches, with a perfect deluge of benedic tions from the elder lady ; your reporter proceeded on to, the peaceful glades of his own garden pondering npon the unfortunate results of Sunday travelling.

AUSTRALIAN TELEGRAMS.

MELBOURNE.

Parliament meets to-morrow.

January 11.

The Jessie Black, coaster in the Newcastle trade, is supposed to be lost. The Govern ment have sent a vessel in search. The Hib'ernia with the deep sea portion of the New Zealand cable is expected in three weeks. Several officers of the company are now here.

Mdlle. De Murska leaves for New Zealand at the close ot the month.

Scarlet fever has broken out at the Pro testant Orphanage. The head teacher died, All state schools in the vicinity are closed.

A match for £500 a side, mile and a half over hurdles, between Cronstadt and Stranger, came eff on the Melbourne course and was won easily by Cronstadt. The sale of shorthorns at Colac was largely attended; competition was keen. A roan heifer fetched £2,200. The total realised was £30,826.

SYDNEY.

January 11. * The mail steamer Brisbane touched on a reef in Torres Straits. She will probably get off. Mails and passengers and specie were conveyed to Sourabayd. The City of San Francisco has been docked, and sails with the San Francisco'mail on the 14th.

The cable has been laid at New Caledonia from Noumea Peninsula to the Island of Non.

Revenue returns show an increase of £161,660 on the previous year. Those for Tasmania a surplus of nearly £250,000: It is very cold weather with heavy floods which have done much damage to the main line of railway between Ross and Campbell town. Several persons were drowned in attempting to cross the river.

MEETINGS AND AMUSEMENTS.

"THE SHAUGHRAUN."

Thk re-opening of the Prince of Wales Theatre will take place this evening, with Boncicault's sew and original drama of " The Shaughraun," in which the great character actor, Mr Charles Wheatleigh, will make hit first appearance before an Auckland public. Dion Boucicault is universally recognised as the bast adapter of striking scenes from choice works of fiction of the present age. From hi* youth upward he hag been associated with the stage and stage literature, and no man has a better knowledge of his particular work, and of turning life incidents to the best practi cal advantage. This fine three-act play, which is at the present time amusing the people of London, at Drury Lane Theatre, a theatre memorable in.connec tioswith Kereble. Siddonu, the Keanes, Macready, and all the great actors of the world, will be produced tola eveniDg in Auckland, and every evening until further notice. We notice from a letter addressed to Mr Wheatleigh by tbe author, that " The ahaugh- Mun" has been entirely confided to Mr Wheatleigh, with permission to prodnce it in the colonies, with flttinu directions and indications for its due perform ance in accordance with the mind of the writer The Pl»y lg illustrative of the life, scenerr, and character of the people oi Bcmcieault's n»tive isle. The play, wa learn, is mainly associated with the county of eligo, and Mr Thornton has succeeded admirably in his profession of artist, in painting sceaes from original pictures of that part of Irelaad No expense Jus been spared by the management in the machinery and effects, which are on a scale never attempted it the Prince of Wales Theatre on any similar occasion, and all under the supervision of Mr Wheatleiuht Thia magnificent drama is In three lets, and embraces the brisf period of Fenianism, with which the future historian of Ireland will have to deal, and in the play of to-night no less than •ighteen actors will make an appearance. Among these Mr Wheatleigh will appear as Conn, the Bhaughrann, Mr Lawrence as Captain Molineaux.Mr »Mrie as Father Doolan, Mr Collier ai Harvey Buff. Among the ladles will appear the favorite actress Mils Carry George, whs will appear as a lady of Sligo, Mies Jennie Nye as Father Doolan's niece, Mrs Charles fearle as the mother of Conn, and Miss Bascha as ArteO'Neale. The scenes will represent the home of two Hihernian girls— Ballyraguett House, ww Gate Tower, and ruins of 8t Bridget Abbey. Also, * bird's-eye view of Mrs O'Kelly's cabin. The scenes *nd incidents of the play are thoroughly Irish, ana no country under the sun has contributed, by its* indi vidual peculiarities and Handy-Andy-like bulls, more ran and genuine, rollicking amusement to the world «large than Ireland. Carleton, the novelist, in his traiU and stories, has happily depicted these in his aye volumes. Mrs S 0 Mall has shewn the gener f »$ im t>ulßiveness, and sometimes improvidence M me Irish people, and what these writers have done » literature Boucicault seeks to exhibit on the stage, ■utt conspicuous in th« "Shaughrjiun" will appear {?• P™'*. the soldier, the squireen, the police agent, W%** WILSON'S PALACE CIBOUB. •aid 4 e,xoellent Circus deserves all that? can be P*M» v its favour, and evidently from the>yening

crowds that flock beneath its canvas ■wings, the public are fully aware of this fact The place on Saturday evening was comtortably filled, »nd the various equestrian acrobatic, and otter illustrations of talent and skill, elicited that U*h degree of enthusiasm which is gratifying alike "to actor and proprietor. The beautiful animals, which testify of the excellence of Mr Kingsley's training abilities, were duly ornamented and equipped for their pleasing performances, which were uciverealJy admired by the audience. We may in brief re assert that every pait of this entertainment was of lhat satisfactory character which has won for Wilson's circus an enviable appelatiou. We notice that an entire change of performance will take place this evening, in which all the ladLs named in the aunouncemeni will appear; also new tumbling scenes, fresh exploits, extra gleams of Johnsonian poetry and wit, and new everything in connection with Wilson's circus. Readers will also observe that the proprietor has reduced his prices of admission, co that persons who have previously been deterred from the circus, will now have no excuse for keepitg away. a. mid-day performance ia announced lor Wednesday next. CITY HALL. Mr. Davies's last performance for the present was well attended on Saturday evening. The usual pro gramme was successfully gone through and gave the usual satisfaction. The colloquial notables conversed freely on general topics. Mr and Mrs Empson re peated some of their choice and acceptable sonps; the brothers Da Ville cleverly performed their mid-air evolutions, and the man-fish and his aquatic brother Lewisson were highly amudng. The company proceed to the Thames for a short period, and after pleasing the Thames folk, will visit the districts of the Wai kato, and previously to leaving the colony they will pause for a few evenings in Auckland with a new series of representations. *

LATE TELEGRAMS.

COROMANDEL,

(from our own Correspondent.) This day. The Trighill Gold Mining Company men have opened work on a new leader to-day Pride of Tokatea —more gold is reported to be getting. The manager declines to say what quantity.

MERCER.

(Frpm our own Correspondent.) This day,

Mr C, G. Quick's new steamer Quickstep arrived here last evening at 6 o'clock. She made an extraordinary quick passage from Onehunga, having left Manukau Heads at noon on Sunday.

TAURANGA.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day

Intelligence has just been received from Gißborne to the effect that Captain Read has declared that Tauranga shail no longer receive Government support. Captain Turner and staff with the constabulary force are all to be removed to Gisborne and all inland road mail contracts will cease. The language used by Captain Read was eloquent and Parliamentary in the extreme.

RUSSELL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Northern Native Election'

Up to the present the following is the result:—Hori Karakatawiti, 209 ; Wi Ka tene, 171; Witai Penetane, 137 ; Kei te Tai, 154 ; Timoti Poihipi, 90 ; Hirine Teriwha nga, 8. The returns from Parengarenga, Pakia, Ahipara, Mongonui, and Te Ngaere not yet to hand. Timoti Poihipi's stronghold is up North. It is expepted the race is between him and Hori Karakatawiti.

The European polling is going on briskly. Bad weather much against country elections. The poll will be declared about the 25th. J

CITY COUNCIL.—This Day,

The ordinary meeting of the City Council took place to-day. Present the Major, CouncillorsDaldy, Buchanan, VonderHeyde, Cosgrave. FIRE BRIGADE. The following letter from Mr Hughes was read. " To His Worship the Mayor, and the Mem bers of the Fire Brigade Committee. I beg to report that at a meeting of the Fire Brigade, held last night, the members unani mously resolved to disband on the 14th of next month. " I may state that the members feel aggrieved at a sub-leader in the .Evening Star on the 31st December, 1875 ; and also at the remarks made by a Councillor at the time a memorial from the Brigade was before the Council. Hence their resolution to disband. "Anticipating that a meeting of the Fire Brigade Committee will be immediately held, and that I shall be requested to attend the same, I shall therefore refrain from making any remarks on the steps taken by the Brigade. —I have, etc., "Jno. Hughes, " Supt. Fire Brigade." " Sir, —In respect to your letter of the 11th instant, as the Brigade intend disband ing, it is as well that I should notify to you that in all probability your services will, consequent thereon, be no longer required from the date mentioned. I will, however, com municate with you further upon the subject. —I have, &c, "B. Tonks, "Mayor. " Mr Jno. Hughes, " Superintendent Auckland Fire Brigade. In reference to this subject, a letter from Mr A. Boardman was read, stating that the Insurance Company regretted to hear of the steps which were being taken. The Mayor said, he had written to Mr Hughes, giving him one month's notice. The communications were referred to the Fire Brigade Committee to report upon. WATERWORKS LOAN. The Mayor moved : " That it be remitted to the Finance committee to consider the question of providing means to pay the interest on the Water Works Loan next due ; the practicability of consolodating the various rates, and any other financial matters."— Carried. DRAINAGE OB1 FORT-STREET. The Mayor moved : "That the Surveyor prepare plans and specifications for the drain age and forri.-1 ion of Fort-street from Com merce-strebb Eauc, and also for the drainage of Custom-House-street ; and if the same be approved, the work be charged against the Endowment Loan account."— Carried. xWMKigg&i NEW STREET. HThe Mayor moved: "That it bean in struction to the Streets Committee to recommend which streets named in the schedule of the Loan Act be at once formed for ordinary traffic."—Carried.

Dangerous Illness of Mr. William Buckland.

We regret to learn that the illness with which Mr William Buckland was seized in Waikato a few days ago, has taken an un favourable turn, erysipelas having intervened and small. hopes are entertained. of his re covery. Immediately after the. Franklin nomination, Mr Buekland hurried on to Waikato, to assist Mr Cox in his election, intending afterwards to go on to his run, when he experienced symptoms of sunstroke, which compelled him to return to town very ill, and he has continued ia much the same condition until the unfavourable change re corded above has given use to the grayest apprehensions among his, friends.

THE CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO.

~ From our Australian telegrams per Ringa* rooma, at the Bluff, we 1 earn that the City of San Francisco was to leave Sydney "with the English mails" on the 14th instant. Previ ously .the City had been announced to leave for Auckland on the 12th; and the Mikado, for Kandavu (proceeding through to San Francis co), on the 14th. We assume that the City, having been docked, is going to perform the through service ; but whether the Mikado will take her place and come on to Auckland, and thence to Kandavu, or whether the forked ser vice will be again dispensed with, there is no thing in our telegrams to indicate.

fHJG J-VEjflJSl* ttTAK MOttflill, frANttARY 17 1876



We learn that Mr Wilson has with great liberality notified to the Rev. Father Walter McDonald and Mr Dyer his readiness to entertain the children of the Orphanages, with which they are connected, on Wednes day afternoon if convenient.



WAITED, a good Female Cook fora country hotel; £ood wages.—Apply at the urra Hotel for particulars. I AKTED to LET, good S'babliag. Appiy at Pacific Hotel, Queen-str. et. W~ANTED, a 'good General Ser- A«a •—Apply Fitzroy Hotel, Wafcefieid- C^ — n fi + Vbj Alsl&L>, an active Youth to V uiiike himself generally useful.—Apply *" n ' Ho "' OnppTi-fitrpet, WA-NiJiJJ, a good General Ser vant. —Apply at this office. W' ANTED KNOWN HobartTown Palings and Rails to be sold Cheap.—C. T. Saiton, Newmarket. WANTED to Let a neat, comfort able eight-roomed House, nearly new ; water laid on, etc.—J. Reid, Eden Terrace. WANTED a regular weeekly supply of gond Butter and Eggs. Highest price given.—Apply Mr Morris, Hobson-street, next doer to Governor Brown Hotel. WAIN TED, — PEKSONAL. — If this should meet the eye of any gentleman wanting Clothings, he will please call at the Pantheon, where he will hear of something to his advantage,— Ford. Potter and Co. ANTED to Sell the Pantheon Suits to measure from 40s, trousers and vest from 255, and trousers from 15s, all well shrunk. —Ford, Potter and Co. WANTED to Let or Sell, the Store in Durham-street, two stories high, 66ft deep, with 13 years of the lease to run. —Apply on the premises to Herbert h. Smith, Auckland Iron Works. Also to be Bold cheap. Wrought Iron Ranges, Ship's Banges, Portable Ovens, Colonial Ovens, Tar PUtes, &c WANTED, a Girl about 12 To mind a baby and make herse!f useful.— Apply to Mrs Salmon, Hobeon-atreet, one door from West Queen-street. WANTED, a respectable steady OUDg Man to drive a Baher's Cart; good reference required. Also an Appr^nt'ce to the business. —Apply C. Burton, Digestive Biscuit Manu factiuer, Parr ell. _____ W~~" ANTED to KENT, a four-roomed Cottage ; one with stable and paddock pre ferred —Apply to TO, at this office. ANTED a General Servant.— Apply to Miss Maunsell, St Mary's Parson age. Parnell. \ITANTED, an active Woman, with T V references, as Cook — Apoly Mrs Campbell, One Tree Hill, or Messrs Biown and Campbell.fehort land-street. ANTED, by a Solicitor, a OTeik who can engross well and knows the routine of an office.—Address, with specimen of writing, terms, and references Box 176, P. 0., Auckland. WANTED, a good General Servant fora country hotel.—Apply, between 9 and 10, at Mr Greenwood's office, Market House. ANTED, for the Newton Pottery, a first-class Thrower; also, a Burner. —Apply at the Works. ANTED, Students for Civil, Mechanical, Architectural, and Ship Draw ing, by a Civil Engineer in practice.—Apply at the office of this paper. WANTED to Let, one or two rooms in a respectable position, suited fcr one or two' yonng ladies, ten minutes' walk from tmcen ttreet. Terms moderate. —For address apply office of this paper. ANTED to recover, a White Mackintosh Coat which a "Reporter of ihe Star has left behind him on one of his calli ANTED to Sell, a 10-horse Porfc able Engine.—Mr R. C. Greenwood, Market House, WANTED, a Housemaid.—Apply Mrs Leslie, Old House at Home Hotel. WANTED, a smart Man, one accus tomed to the Clothing Department.—Apply to J. Levy, Qneen-street. ANTED, a good General Servant in a small family; must be a good laund ress ; references required.—Apply to Mrs F. Brodie, near the Grammar School ParnelJ. ANTED, a Nurse Girl, 14 to 15 ye?rs of age.—Apply at this office. ANTED to Let, in Victoria street, a Two-story Brick Shop and Dwelling House.—Apply to T. Thompson, Grocer, Yictoria street , WANTED, a re-engagement as Assistant Teacher in a school or as Daily Governses.—Address H, Stab office. ANTED to LET, comfortable apartments at Parnell for ono or two yonng Men, with partial Board. Terms moderate.—Apply at the Stab office. ANTED to Let, two Stores, lately eccupied by Mr A. Buckland.—Apply to A. Mackie, Chapel-street. ANTED KNOWN, E. Davis's Boxing Rcm will be open every Satniday evening, opposite the Fcotia Hotel, Hobson-ntreet, and on Monday evenings for Class; aid on Wednes days at Parnell. Lessons given at Gentlemen's own residences. ' Terms moderate. ANTED to Sell, a Lemonade and Sodawater Machine, on view at Cochrane and Son's, Fort-street. WANTED, a situation by a person who thoroughly understands the manage ment of fheep and cattle; good colonial experience. Letters addressed "Shepherd," care of Mr J. M. French, 252, Queen-street, will receive prompt atten tion. TXT ANTED to Let, a House in Sea »" field View.—Apply at Bennett's Drapery Warehouse, 154, Queen-street. ANTED, the General Public to know that J. Alwinger. Tailor (late from France and Germany), has commenced business in his new premises, No. 38, Victoria-street, where he hopes to meet with such support as his knowledge and attention to business, and civility to his customers shall command. Gentlemen's and Boys' Suits made to order. Repairs, dyeing, and cleaning, in all its branches, executed at the shortest notice, ANTED KNO WN, ALEX. JAS. BROWN, Working Man's Abchiteot, is preparing designs and working draw ings for Villa Residences, Farm-houses, Cottages, &c, &c, at a low nominal charge, for the advantage of small capitalists. Estimated quantities and cost of work supplied free.—Private residence, Union-street, Auckland. "W AN T E D, Intending Purchasers of Riding Saddles and Bridles, _a, to inspect my 50s. Saddle, and 6s. 6d. Bridle; by far the best value in Auckland. All other goods proportionately cheap. Save the importer's profit, by'buying direct from W. 8. Jones, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Importer and Manu facturer, Queen-street. JgLECTOES OF WAITEMATA! READ, MARK, AND INWARDLY DIGEST, AND RECORD YOUR VOTE! ACCORDINGLY. All who are of opinion that Five Tnousand Acres of Land and £950 cash was fair campansation and not a reward for Government support, and provided also they believe a member waa not to blame for neglecting the claims of others while prosecuting his own, and furthermore they accept the assurance that ill-health was the oause of neglect of duty, and other shortcomings, may VOTE for HBNDBRaON. All who are of opinion that excessive modesty, a want of app' eolation of his own great merits, coupled with being a maker of all kinds of sweet and delight ful promises to electors, are the essentials for a good member, and also quite concur In the assertion thit Four Shillings per day is good pay for a labourer, should VOTJS for liberal minded and disinterested MR. HUKST. All who believe that the Hectors should be allowed to exercise their own judgment in choosing a member to represent them, and do not approve of being pestered foi promists as though they were children, and all who wisn to secure the services of a man of energy and determination, should VOT 8 for the in domulWbie Jal S. fio fear of his wanting a billet, and there is nothing of the crawler or sycophant in his composition, All who are of opinion that the antecedents of Dr. Lbpc do not disqualify him for the position of repre sentative, and who also consider that he would not bring: Sir George Grey and Ma party into disrepute. Will VOTE for LEE. ■ » AN ELEOTOB. January



WANTED KNOWN Board and Residence for Single Men opposite the Blac Bull Hotel 15s a week. WANTED to Jbent a large House in good repair, suitable for a private Board ing Honse. * ddresa 'J W" office of this paper. WAiNTFD, £m Joy ment by a first class H>tel or Res'a_rait Cook ; new arrival from _ustralie. —Address Foresters Arms Albert-street. WANTED" by a respectable Youth, & Situation to wait at table, !mark billiards, or asistin a bar—Addres-t GB, Star office. ADiES' C>LLEG*<, opposite St- Mattiew's Church, will be opened on the 21et WC. DBNNES repairs sewing ■ machines upon the premises Cheaply and Expeditious^—Central Sewing Machine Depot, Queen-street. ANTED, Bachelors to join and com municate with the Government of another colony and form a settlement where there are no unfair old women to tax them. •<]' N VINO VERIIAS."—Thanks JL for your letter of the 7th instant. Would like to know more- Please send your name and address or call at once. The utmost secrecy. LOST in Queen-street one pound's worth of stamps. The finder will be rewarded by leaving the same at the office of this paper. WANTED, a smart Man; one who understands Butchering.—Apply at W. J. Messenger, Queen-stree*. AT TAIL ! EAT TAIL.—I am a purchaser of the above Seed at Is 9d per lb, if clean.-G. H Layers, Wyndham-iitreet. EM.EMBER the Public Tempe rance Meetiripr This Evening at 7.30 in ibe United Methodist Free Church, School, room, Pitt street. . THE Public are requested Not to give my wife credit—Alfred Hassall. /^IHOBAJu Society.—The Practice is V-^ Postponed until Tuesday, the 25th instant. W. Bridson, Hon Sec. NEHUNGA Young Ladies School will He-open on Monday, January 24 A Ire parfctory School for boys under 9 years of age Vacancies for boarders. Mrs Morris, Principal. ANTED KNOWN, that Wm, Morris, Tailor, is prepared to make, dye, and' clean Gentleman's Clothing Gontlernan'B own materid made up in first-class style next the Governor Browne Hotel, Hobgon-street. WANTED, to join a Secret Society to resist the unjust Poll-tax. ANTED, 1,000 Men to go to Mount Eden gaol, instead of paying the de testable and unjust Education Tax. WANTED, all those summoned for the Education Tax, not to pay, but to appear in Court and say a word in their own defence. Wanted, a good General Servant, one who can cook and wash, with references. —Apply to Mrs Heather, Mount Eden Road, Kpsom. ANTED, a respectable Boy at H. H~ Smith's Improved Patent Portable Oven and Wrought Iron Range Maker, Auck land Iron Works, Durham-street West. mo the electors TotlyXitemata~. GENTLEMEN,— The day Is fast approaching when you will be called upon to exercise the privilege and birthright of British subjects, to elect a member to represent your interests In the next Parliament of New Zealand. As a candidate for your suffrages, I feel called upon to state, for your consideration, that I am of opinion that as a means whereby to secure the confidence and attachment of the people, acd maintain the peace, oider, and gocd government of New Zealand on a sound and permanent basis, it is desirable to declare and recognise the principle that every effort should be made to secure Insular Separation of the Northern and Southern Wands of New Zealand, by the Thalweg of Cook's Straits, with a Federal Government, the details of which will, no doubt, have to be arranged by many cem promises. I am further of opinion lhat unless Federal Separa tion can be brought about satisfactorily, to reconcile present conflicting interests, Auckland should at once resort to every constitutional means of agitation to secure to itself both financial and legislative powers of self-government, and claim to decide its own con stitutional fu'ure. and out of »n ample Customs revenue of £300,000 (three hundred thousand pounds) make provision for securing the payment of a fai share of the public dabt. I am, Gentlemen, *c., *c., WALTER LEB. Albert-street, November 25,1875. TO be Disposed of, a large private Ladies School in Auckland.—Apply at the office of this paper. O LET, the Shop occupied by Mr. T. Barnett, Pork Butcher, opposite the Thistle Hotel.—Apply to T. Barnett, Pork Butcher, next City Hall. 10 LET, convenient and centrally situated premises, at the corner of Vulc*n Lane and HUh-»treet, now occupied by W. J. Cawk well, and suitable for offices, store, &c. W. J. OALKWELL. OB SALE, 280 acres 2 roods, being allotments No. 7, 8, and 9, Manngatawbiri i Valley, better known as Paparatta, opposite Mr Dougal's old mill, about six miles from Pokeno Bail way Station. Very Kich Land; good feed. Price, £1000 ; terms easy.—Apply Mr S. Vickerg, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. QYMONDS-STKEET.^The Misses K_J Anstie's Boarding and Day School will re-open on Tuesday, the 25th inst. Classes for French, German, and Italian. The charge for French lessons included in the general terms for boarderi only. AUCKLAND VOLUNTEER ENGINEERS. Members who intend to compete as Company Representatives will Meet at the Bange, Mount Eden, To-morrow (Tuesday) Moniirg, at 6 o'clock a.m. Ammunition at the .Range. Monthly Inspec tion on Wednesday Evening next, at 7.30 p.m. Every member to be present In full dress, with arms and accoutrements, which require to be inspected, W. ANDERSON, Captain. T O. G. T. At the request of numerous members of the Order, Mr. J. G Baker, Travelling Agent for the Industrial Branch of the Government I/ife Insurance Depart ment will deliver a Lecture to Good Templars, ex planatory of the above scheme, in the Temperance Hall, Albert-street, on WEDNESDAY Evening, 19th January, at half-past 7 o'clock. The Lecture will be interspersed with musical selections by the following ladies and gentlemen, who have kindly consented to assist :— Mrp Homer Mrs Way mouth .. Miss Co eman Miss Dobson Miss Froude Miss Jessie Woods Mr Butschkow Mr Carter Mr Chapman Mr Marsen Tremain Brothers. The Rev. 8. Edger, 8.A., has kindly consented to preside. Admission by free ticket, to be obtained at all the Lodges. NIIED METHODIST FREE CHURCH, s Pitt and ViNO_N--BT_i_Tg. Arrangements in connection with the District Meeting :— To-morrow morning, at 6.30, a Public Prayer Meeting. Wednesday evening, at 7 30, Lecture by Bey. S. Macfarlane (of Christohnroh) Subject— " Home, Sweet Home." Chairman, Mr. Booth. Admission, Is. Proceeds in aid of the Sunday School Extension Fund. Thursday—Public Tea Meeting, and Reception of the Bey. T. Hodgson as Minister. Tea at 6.30. Admission, is6d. Chairman, Rev S. Macfarlane. Speakers: Revs. J White and T Hodgson, Messrs. Booth, Clarkson, Coup land, Hemus. Jebson, and Leadley. Sunday morning, at 11.—Preacher, Rev. S. Mao farlane. Afternoon, at 8, Service for Child , ren. Evening, at 6.3o.—Preacher, Rev. J. • White. Monday evening, at 7.30, Lecture by Rev. J. White (of Waipawa). -Subject will be an nounced to-morrow. Chairman, Mr. Jebson. Admission, 1». Proceeds in aid trf the Trout , Vvaxm.



pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. B J Delias Lessee. Stage Manager Mr. Lawrence. OPENING NIGHT, TO-NIGHT (MONDAY), JANUARY 17. First Appearance of MR- OHAS. WEIGHTLEIGH In Dion Boucicault's Great Drama, THE SHAUGHRAUN! THE SHAUGHRAUN! Kow Playing with gg™™? at *«* Co**, Thk SH S= , Eg WHEATLEim Supported byM^^e and the Ac - I_ScENE I—STJILAJBEO. he| rcene 4-Home of fgP-g^^SE"ft SS" *»ek Thearrest. Scene 1-A room in Mlyragett House. The CdK»Kr.S_ Tol^rte and Molvneaux find each other out TheßarkackEoom How Robert Ffolliott fell into the top and played Connge^aletterand is bothered; he breaks away from his mothers iPn>Mlrinfo.H» 5.-THK GATK TOWBB. Ho^ n r7-K g ™n XHead How Clare Ffolliott The love tyrst Arte and Moya at the appointed 9 pot The bait and the trap. Harrey Dufl makes Eke ar d gives a signal. The Shaughraun takes a rise out of him, and gets a fall. act 111. Scknis I.—Mrs O'Kbllt's Cabin. The Amnesty. A light breaks in upon Holyneaux. A1 _c_n_P- C —Thk "wake of Conn, the Shauoh- R*Co_n hears a good deal of news about himself. A surprise Two unwilling guides. Bc_ne 3 —The Shanty.— Arte and Moya ia prison. fcceuß 4.—The Coot's Nest ! Harvey Duff gets into a warm corner. Kinchella comes to a bad end. Father Doolan gives his con sent. The whole of the Scenes, fitteen in number, painted from the original Sketches ana Models, by Mr. N. H. Thornton. Box Plan at Messrs. Upton's. Doors open at half 7, performance to commence at 8, T\fILSON'S PALACE CIRCUS. r-, t* Embrace the opportunity of visiting the FINEST OIROTJS IK THE WORLD, that has been brought to Auckland from America at an enormous expense. MAMMOTH PROGRAMME !!! FOR THE LAST WEEK !! i LAST "WEEK !! ! tsr First appearance of MDLLE. LEON In her Principal Equestrian Act! JSP" First appearance of MDLLE. ANNIE In the Menage! PST First appearance of MDLLE. ROSANA In Running Globe and Juggling! BST" First appearance of MDLLE. GRACIE I In her graceful Trapeze I HT First appearance of THE ARAB WONDER, AL HADJ HAMO, in his Dagger and Gun Act! REDUCTION TO POPULAR PRICES, To suit the times :— Reserved Chairs FOUR SHILLINGS. FamUv Circle TWO SHILLINGS. Pit ~ ONE SHILLING. The Circus has been fitted up with special care for the comfort of visitors; so come one and all and enjoy yourselves this Last Week. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. NEXT TUESDAY EVENING, At half-past 7 o'clock, MR. F. G. EWINGTON Will Lecture on "PHILIP THE SECOND OF SPAIN." Syllabus: PHILIP'S CHARACTER, ana Marriage to the Bloody Queen Mary—Philip at an Auto-da-fe in Spain. THE SPANISH INQUISITION—The Dismal Cell— The Mysterious Figure—The Miserable Victims. THE SPANISH ARMADA — The Surprise—The right—The Storm. " Such night in England ne'er had been, Nor e'er again shall be."— Maeaulay. PHILIP'S BAND OF ASSASSINS-Royal Victims— His Last Illness —Dreadful Death—Review of his Reign. Admission, 6d. Proceeds in aid of Mount Eden Sunday-school Bnilding Funa. Tickets to admit two to four Lectures and an En tertainment, 2s 6d. Tickets can be obtained from Messrs. Upton & Co., Champtaloup, and Wayte. Dr. Ellis will Lecture in February, and the Rev. P. H. Cornf ord in March. riIRATN for s.s. Hawea leaves Auck- I land at 1.5 p.m. on TUESDAY, 18th instant, returning from Onehnnga at 2.40 p.m. By order, A. V. MACDONALD, Genei-al Manager. m o BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of the 24th instant, for the Erection of a Two-story Residence at Pongouby. Particulars at the office of R. KEALS & SON, Architects. rpo CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of the 94th int-tant. for additions and alterations to a Dwelling house at Parnell. Particulars at the office of R. KEALS & SON. Architects. FOUND, a large black rough-haired Dog with large strap attached to him.— Apply T. McConnel, porter. 2?1 REWARD.— LOST Yesterday CW-L afternoon between the Eden Vine Hotel and Remuera a Five Pound Note. The fiooer will re ceive the above Howard by returning it to H Partridge Tobacconist, Queen-street. Nnmber of note known. T> KGULAR Supplies of~Fi-_Fclass S\> Taranaki Butter to be obtained at No. 10, Auckland Market.—J. Green. r^iONQTJEST PLACE, PARNELL. \J FOR SALE,—A Seven-roomed Villa Residence, and large Gaiden. Terms to suit purchasers. FjsATKR BROTHERB, Insurance Buildings. /"IROWN P 8 INC ESS GOLD MINING \J COMPANY (LIMITED). A Call (the sixth) of One Shilling per Share has this day-been mado on the capital of the above-named Company, payable to the Secretary, at the office of the Company. Bank Buildings. Auckland, on or before the _3th day of January, 1876. • • H. W. HEATH, . • Secretary. Auckland* 7th January, 1878.



HIGH SCHOOL, SYMO^DS-STK'ET. Conducted by Mrs. Shayle George. This Institution, devoted to the thorough Educa tion of Girls, and to the Preparatory Tinning of I Boys will r«-open after the Cbrii-tnias vacation on TUESDAY, the 25th instant. The healthy and central position of tbe High Schoil; the arge, loft>, and wpjl-ventilat-d class rooms, which ere fitted witii every reqnisite ft the most improved and successful mci hod k of wstiuctinn under duly qualfi-d Tea. hers and Professors; the spacious Plaj-ground, which possesses » croquet lawn, swinge, and a trapeze, form advantages wiiich it Js believed are no where else available lor Feninle Education in Auckland. lhe Fees, payable quarterly in advance, range from one to five guineas, according to age aiid departments entered. Two Pupil TeacLers required. UCKLAND MODEL TRAINING SCHOOL. In Union with the Society of Arts, London. CHORAL HALL, SYMONDS-BTREET. The next Quarter will Commence on MONDAY, 24th January. Full particulars may be obtained on application at the School, on and after Monday, the 17th ins<ant. JOSIAH MARTTN, Bead Master. ■DOAED OF EDUCATION. Meeting to elect School Committee for Devonport, at the School, THIS EVENING, at half-past 7. FREDERICK J. MOSS, Secretary. NEWTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PITT-STKEET, NEWTON, Late Auckland Western Academx Rev. Peter Mason, B.A. Duties •will be resumed on MONDAY, the 24th instant. Pupils prepared for the Law, Civil Service, and Scholarship Examinations. An Evening Class. " Mason's Geogeaphy of New Zealand." Fourth Thousand. ORMAL PREPARATORY SCHOOL, Parliament-street (BEHIND BUPKEMK COUfiT HOUSE.) Pupils please to Assemble on MONDAY, 24th January. ADVAKCED CLASS— L*tin, French, Mathematics, Drawing, and higher branches of English and Arithmetic, Bookkeeping Terms economical. From Ist to sth Class Pupils will be carefully taught Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Grammar, Geography, Composition, &&, fitting them for mer chants' and other offices. YOUNG LADIES' DEPARTMENT, Conducted by an experienced Teacher from the Dub lin National School,— French; German, English in all its brandies, Draw ing, Music (including Piano) Singing, and Guitar, Plain and fancy Sewing, Embroidery, &c. INF1 AM fiCHOCL- Manual and other Exercises, Ringing, Beading, "Writing on Slate, Rudiments of Geography, 4c. Teemm:—Advanced Class, English, 20s; Lower Classes, English, 15s; payable in advance. Economi cal charge for Languages, *c WILLIAM MACINTOSH, Principal. A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM JA. mar school. (Affiliated to the University of New Zealand). The First Quarter will commence on WEDNES DAY, 2nd February. FARQUHAR MACBAE, Head Master. "g D U C A T lON. Mrs. JOHN MASON, having Bemoved from Mount Albert and taken the house in Jermyn-street, lately in the occupation of Judge Fenton, is prepared to impart instruction in till its branches as heretofore. The Quarter will <»mmence on the lfct February. Terma on application, THE Misses Craig's Pupils will resume their Studies on Monday, February 24 —Graham-street, January 14,1876 RS LEWIS'S Seminary for Young Ladies Fpsom House. Onehuojja Boad. School Duties trill be resumed Monday, 24th inst MJSS ROBERTS HAW'S Pupils will Re-assemble on WEDNESDAY, January 26th. Fees in advance. The Betreat, Parnell. LENSIDE, Upper Symonds-street. Mrs. Glover's Pupils will re-assemble on TUESDAY, the 25th instant. M" ISS WAIT, having taken Miss Fosset'u Schoo', begs to state that duties -will be resumed on MONDAY, tbe 17th inst. Branches taught: English, French, Music, and Needlework. —New North Road, opposite Eden Terrace Post-office. "TTICTORIA RIFL ES, A.R..V. Monthly Inspection TO-MORROW (Tuesday) Evening, at 7.30. Every member must attend. No. of Rifleß will be taken by officer commanding district Band to be in attendance. By order, T. C. SELF, Oolor-Sergt., Secretary. January 17,1876. OTICE.—I will not be responsible for any debts contracted in my sam*. FRANCIS MoNAMARA. TO LET, the Business Premises in the occupation of Mr. Asher, Queen-street— > Apply on the premises. ; 1 MONDAY, JANUARY 24. TWO FARMS, MOUNT ALBERT. THREE FARMS, PARISH OF TAKA PUNA. 4j ACRES AT~DEVONPORT. THE subscribers have received in structions to sell at the Land Mart, Fort street, on Monday, the 24th inst, at 12 o'clock, MOUNT ALBERT—Let 128, section 10, suburbs of. Auckland, containing 20 acres, fenced on two sides, fronting the Mount Roskill Road, and adjoining the farm of Messrs Brown and Son, and close to Mr Price's residence Lot 144, section 10, suburbs, 20 acres, all fenced and in grass, fronting tbe Cabbage- Tree Swamp Road situated adjoining Messrs , Brown and Bon's property, and opposite the residence of Mr French A. XI. F. TAKAPUNA—Allotment 109, parish of, 80 3 0 111 „ 85 0 0 „ 112 „ 80 3 0 The above three lots are close to Mr Hawkins's well-known nursery and < rehard < DEVONPORT— 4J acre* opposite the Sheep Mount, fenced with posts and rails and quick h'dge, and subdivided into two pad docks, viih two-roomed cottage, three-stad stable and hay-loft chaff-house, cart-sbed, Ac. GLENBUftJN— Lot 33. 79feetfroi;tBg toßackett \ ; street, opposite Mr St.ddart's prope.ty WAIK^TO— Allotment 305 Parish of Manga piko, 50 acres, near •• lexardra Allotment 63, Parish of Komokorra, 60 acres, midway between Bamiiton and Nga xuawahia Allotment 277, Parl«b of Pirongla, 60 acres, on the main road to Raglan Allotment 167, Town of Alexandra Weit, 1 acr* TATJRaROA-Mlddle portion of allotment 91, 40 acres In the Estate of Mao rice Foley WAIWEK A.—Southern portion of allotments 108, 22 acres 2 roods. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19. ■CITY MART. TO GROCERS AND THE TRADE. AUCTION SALE or TEAS, GROCERIE S OILMEN STORES. : GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction on Weds:esday next, at llo'olook, .-j > . a Parcel of ffr n above Goods.



WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 PRELIMINARY NOTICE. MAGNIFICENT RESIDENCE SITES, IN" Albert Barr«ck Reserve, ; for NINETY-NINE YEAR'S LEASE. . BY ORDKR OF THE AUCKLAND IMPROVEMENT COJIMISSIOKEhS. GRANT & MORTON HAVE been favoured with instruc tions to Lease by public auction, for 99 years* on Wednesday, February 2, at 11 o'clock, The Above BUILDIjnG ALLOTMENTS. Lithographed Plans may be seen at the Mart. Further particulars in future issue. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, At 11 O'Clock Sharp. CORN-EXCHANGE. TO GROCEKS, &c. JAMS AND TART FRUITS. G. W. BIN NE V WILL sell by public auction at the Corn Exchange, on Wednesday, the 19th instant, at 11 o'clock sharp, 54 cases Peacock's 21b Jams 38 „ ~ Tart Fruits 51 „ Hawkin's „ 2 „ „ lft Jama 2 „ „ 21b Jams, all raspberry 2 „ „ ~ assorted 30 „ „ Jar Jams 5 „ Peak's „ 8 „ „ Tart Fruits. For Positive Sale. Terms at Sale. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 11 O'Clock Sharp. CORN EXCHANGE. TO DEALERS AND OTHERS. TO CLOSE PARTNERSHIP ACCOUNT. FLOUR IN SACKS, 100 AND n 501b. BAGS. PEARL BARLEY AND BARLEY DUST. A CCOEDING to instructions re _Z~JL ceive*d from Messrs. Anderson and Mowat, Dunedin, on account of dissolution of partnership, I will sell by public auction on Wednesday, the 19ta instant, at 11 o'clock sharp, the balance of their ship ments of Flour, Pearl Barley, and Barley Dust, con sisting of— 460 sacks Flour, each 200ft>s 180 bags „ „ lOOtbs 1,400 ~ „ ~ 50«>s 11 sacks Pearl Barley 14 sacks Bailey Dust. For Positive Sale. Terms at Sale. GEO. W. BINNEY, * ttctioneer. ' WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19. RE THE ESTATE OF G. W. FRIEND. E. & H. ISAACS HAVE received instructions from the Official Assignee, to sell by auction on the Premises opposite 'he Union Bar k Queen-street, on Wednesday next, January 19,1876, at 11 o'clock, ■- The Stock-in-Trade of the above Estate (to the nighest bidder), consisting of the usual assortment of a Clothier and Outfitter, viz:— Men's and Boy*' Shirt Collars Ditto Printed Mole Trousars Ditto Tweed, Buck, and Doeskin ditto Men's Bedford Cord ditto Boys', Youths', and Men's Tweed Trousers and y Vests Ditto Nelson Tweed ditto Ditto Black Doe ditto Ditto Blue Serge ditto Ditto Drill and Ho'land ditto Men's, Boys', and Youths' Tweed and Pa?et Coat Ditto Blue Paget Ditto Crimean, Flax, and Scotch Twill Shirts General Assortment of Hosiery Sundries—Wo 1 Scarves, Geats' White Shirts, Waterproof Coats, Diggers' Sashes, Braces, - Pocket Handkerchiefs, Tall Hats, a large . variety of Felt ditto, including all the modern makes, &c , &c. At One o'clock—TJnexpired Term of Lease, Fix tures, Gas Fittings, Verandah, lamp, &c. The whole for Absolute Sale, without ths slightest [ reserve. Note.—The Auctioneers are instructed to announce that the whole of the Stock -will be offered in one lot; should a satisfactory offer be made it will be quitted ; if not, the S»le vrili procetd in due course. Terms for the whole parcel will be announced at auction. TUESDAY, JANUARY 18. At 11 o'clock. CONSIGNMENT ot AMERICAN CHAIRS. GEO. W. BINNEY, FAVOURED with instructions from the importer, will sell by public, auction, at th» Corn Exchange, at 11 o'clock sharp, on Tuesday, the 18th instant, ~- -1 G(\ OASES CHAIRS, ex Mikado, in lots to ".-. 1W suit the trade. , The auctioneer would especially call the attention of the trade, hotel keepers, parties furnishing, and others to this Unreierved Sale of really first-class articles. The goods were selected in an American. I manufactory, solely for this market, by an undoubted * judge of our requirements, and the name of the maker, " Halb and Co ," is a guarantee of none but a first-class article being offered. The assortment consists of Windsor, Washington. Bent Bar, Ladies* Dining, Spindle Grecian, Astor, York, English, Bock ing, Children's Table, Botary Office, Oak Ppring, Cabinet, Library, Nurse, Extension Arm, Rustic and '■'.' Moulded Chairs, in every variety and pattern; 3 do*; Cradles, 1 dozen Washstands, ALSO, 2 Bed-room Suites. Terms liberal at sale. ..'.. TUESDAY, JANUARY 18. •""" HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. AT PARNELL. THE Subscribers have been instructed by Mis Gratten, to Bell, at her residence, Rut land-street, on Tuesday next, at 11 o'clock, - ; Household Furniture, Bookcase and Cupboard, v Engravings, Mirror, Glassware, iisir *eat d Couch and 6 Chairs. Mahogony Chest ot :. Drawer*, with washstand, Arm Chair, thest ■ Drawers, Ac. . , • SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, \ Auctioneers. THUiiSDAY ,~JANUARY 20. VALUABLE PIANOFORTE. CEDAR HAIR-OOVERED SUITE. CEDAR BOOK-CASE and ESCRITOIRE*. THE subscribers have received in structions from Mr John Copland, to sell at his residence, -'Sans SoHci," Emily Place, on Thurs day next, 20th instant, at 11 o'clock, The Whole Valuable and Well-srfected Household Furniture, comprising—Valuable Pianoforte by Oha f peil and Co., in White Knamel, T. ichord; with all the latest improvements; Cedar Hair cover«d Huite of nine pieces, Couch, 6 Cbairp, Arm Chair and Rocking Chair; Brussels Car pets, Hearthrug*, Cedar Bookcase and Chest Drawers with Escritoire, Engravings, Cidar ' Loo Table and Cover, Fender and Kin-ire s, Marble Pedestal and Vase, Marble Ornaments, Lustri'B, Mahogany four-post Beds-fad. Hair Mattress, Feather Pillows. Marble Top With stand and Dressing Table. Cheval Glass, Maho- - gany Chest Drawers, Cedar Bining Table, Cut * 1 ■ Glassware, Plaiedware. Single Ira'ißpflstead* «i : and Hair Mattresisrs,: Clio - s Drawers, Kitohea Utensils, Garrtoj; Tools 4.0., &c. SAMUEL COCHEANI k SON*