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[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

ALEXANDRA, this day. KINGITES OBJECT TO TAUPO ROAD. Takerei Te Ran was here yesterday, and stated that the Kingites object to the Taupo road being made. They say the unarmed constabulary now forming the road, must be called in. Tawhiao called at Kaipiha on Saturday last.

TAURANGA, this day. NATIVE LANDS ADMINISTRATION. The " Bay of Plenty Times " has a severe leader on the Native Department bungling in lands, and instances the alleged Native difficulty, in the way of Broomhall's acquir ing the Te Puke block as another proof thereof, and quotes from C. O. Davies, and other_ recognised authorities, shewing that the difficulty is in a great part imaginary, and the result of proclamation. It says : " nothing could be fairer than Mr. Broom hall's conditions."

The Kaimai committee hold a special meeting, re this question to-day.

WELLINGTON, this day. THE MAYORALTY. Mr Hutchison is expected to be re-elected mayor without opposition. AN EXPENSIVE LEG. Mr Toxward, architect, whose leg was broken by the late coach accident, brings a special jury suit in the Supreme Court against Mr Hatswell for £4,000 damages. Applications for licenses for live now and large hotels were refused by the Licensing Bench to-day, on the ground that they were not required, or the buildings were not completed. BOOTMAKERS STRIKE. A number of journeymen bootmakers have struck in consequence of the employers reducing the price a shilling per pair. The old Public Works oilice has been added to the Government printing office for printing postage stamps and railway tickets. Mr Deverill, the Government photo grapher, is starting on a three months' tour to photograph scenery of the rivers, lakes, and sounds of the South Island. Dr Featherston's daughters from England arrived by the steamer Albion.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING AS SOCIATION.

Bank of N.Z.—Buyers, £19. National Bank—Buyers, Gls. Colonial Bank (10s pd. up)— Buyers, 31s. South British Insurance—Buyers, G7s Gd ; [sel lers, 695. Standai-d Insurance—Buyers, 12s. N.Z. Insurance —955. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile (new) — 535.

Union Sash and Door Co. (new) —Buyers, 5Ss 6d.

Union Sash and Door Co. (old)— Sellers, £7 Caledonian (double)— Sellers, lls. Crown Princess—Sellers, -Is 9d. Waitekauri —7s ; buyers, 6s (id. Alburnfa— ss. Bismarck —Sellers, Bs. Queen of May (double) —Sellers, 11s Od. Union Beach—Buyers, 70s ; sellers, 72s Gd. Tokatea—Buyers, 10s; sellers, 10s Gd. Royal Oak —Buyers, 7s 3d; sellers. Bs. JOSEPH NEWMAN, Chairman.

THEATRE ROYAL.

"Lady Audley's Secret" was the chief per formance last evening at the Theatre Royal, and attracted a considerable audience. This dram atic version of a strangely interesting novel, has often been presented to Auckland audiences in tho old theatre, but never perhaps, so vividly and perfectly, as by the Lingards. Mr. Lin gard represented Luke Marks, and Miss Dunn ing, the Lady Audley. Mr. C. Holloway imper sonated George Talboys; Mr. Rede, Sir Michel; Mr. Lawrence, Robert; Miss Lizzie Lawrence, Alice; and Mrs. Collier, Phoebe. The "Weavers," a pleasant little comedy, concluded the evening's amusement.

THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1876.



LOST, on Friday morning, between Pon sonby and Queen-street, a Double Gold Eye-glass. Fifteen shillings reward if left at this office. ___ ts~a~jr. que « c v r op a.' WANTED—Four A.B.'s.—Apply at once, HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. ANTED, a First-class Barmaid ; re ferences required.—Apply Royal Mail Hotel. WANTED, good General Servant for Hotel in Coromandel ; also, several wanted for town and Nurse Girl.—E. Henry's Registry, Shortland-street. WANTED, a good Female Cook for Hotel in Tauranga ; good wages.—E. Henry's Registry, Shortland-street. ANTED, Timber Makers.—Apply at Governor Brown Hotel at 8 o'clock a.m. j to-morrow. [ WANTEIb, Apprentices and Improvers for the Dressmaking.—Miss Blair, 82, Victoria-street. ANTED,an active respectable General Servant for the suburbs ; references re quired.—Apply at the Waitemata Hotel. ANTED to Let. a Furnished Bed room ; good view of the harbour.—Apply at this office. WANTED, to caution the public against spurious imitations of the Home Shuttle Lock-stitch Sewing Machine. The genuine article can only be obtained in Auckland of J. V. Breda, Shortland-street. All others are counterfeit. WANTED, Nursegirl for Waikato (good place). Female Cook and several Female Servants (town), Farm Labourers and Boys.— Hannaford's Registry, Queen-street. ANTED Known, I have just opened another splendid assortment of Black Silk Grenadines (satin stripes and checks), to be sold from 10s. Gel. the dress of 12 yards. Ihe goods are extra value, and the only Dress for the summer season.-F. Tomlinson, Draper, Parncll. . WANTED, a General Servant at Pul man's Photographic Rooms, Shortland strect. - ANTED, a good General Servant.— Apply to Mrs. Short, Rcmuera. ANTED, a respectable Boy, about 16, as appronticc to the Coach Painting and Trimming.— R. Bull. Coach Painter and lnm jiicr, Upper Queen-street. WANTED to Bell, a 4-ltooinecl House, in Hill-street, Newmarket, and Freehold Allotment, 2S by 100 feet, Lined and papered, good tank, woll-fonoocl: 4100, Very cheap. — Apply H. Kcaii, Thistle Hotel. WANTED to Purchase, for cash, one or two Leasehold or Freehold 5-roomed Cottages, or convenient Building Allotments, within fire minutes walk of the Onion Bank.— Address, stating lowest price, and situation, to S.F., office of this paper. W" ANTED, a respectable little Girl, about 11, to mind a baby.—Apply Mrs. I. Alexander, Eden Crescent. WANTED, a General Servant, to pro ceed with family to Napier-Apply Mrs. M. Banks, 3 doors nast_Ju notion Hotel, J-pspm. WANTED, a Situation in a Store ; town or country. Good references.— Apply to J.0.C., this office. ____- WANTED, a Nimsegirl, for Farmers' Hotel, Drury.-Apply to Mrs. Pollock, Queen-street, . , WANTED, a Boy, about 15 ; must be able to milk, and one accustomed to horses preferred.—Mr. Yonge, the Poplars, Ifemuera. . a thoroughly competent ¥ V Sugar Boiler: highest wages to agpod tradesman.—Apply I). Hamilton, Contectionei; _,-'osite Market, Cjueeii'Street. _____ (~Sk%£ ANTED, a smart respectable Lad, to t'"%T learn the business.-L Levy, Clothier, _J5, Queen-street. WANTED, a General Servant; refer ences required. Must be able to cook and wash.—Mrs. Cobley, North Shore. WANTED to Sell, one dozen of Child ren's Perambulators (Auckland-made), at Lind's, Newton Road. ■ Pn__^i_L_?i££____-— WANTED, an experienced young per son to take charge of six children.—lor address apply to Mrs. Hardwick, Grocer, top ol Shortland-street, ANTED, immediately, a General Servant; must be able to wash and cook.-^pply to Mra. Henry Gilfillan, Symonds. Street,



WANTED, a stout Lad.—Apply to K. Elley, Butcher, Parnell. ~\\7~ANTED, an Apprentice to the Bread tw™ n^ d Bls? uitmaking.—Apply to Charles T~n~ANTED, an Assistant Cook.—Apply ▼ ▼ Harbour View Dining Rooms. Wharf. W "ANTED, a Situation either as Shep herd or Stockman : has a couple of good r<gV Vw f,i ther sheep or cattlc.-App'ly to LSnS!^ Kussell' 3 Boarding House- WANTED, a first-class Barmaid.— _ Apply City Club Hotel. "ANTED, a Female General Servant. Mrs. J. E. Coney, Grafton Road. W AN TED, a Steady Man Cook for the xn i t^"? 83, 0.? 1? Hotel > Taranaki.—Apply at tho Albert Hotel before 10 a.m. W "ANTED KNOWN, that you can get , Good French Felt Hat for 2/11, at Coombes City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. W~ "ANTED KNOWN, W. C. Dknnes imports the Genuine as well as the Im proved Singer's Sewing Machine direct from London, and the Home Shuttle direct from San .b rancisco, interested statements to the contrary notwithstanding.—Great Sewing and Washing Machine Depot, Queen-street. WAN TED Everybody to know that they can have a comfortable homo at Al orris s Boarding-house, near the Remuera Railway Station. Charges moderate. Fares to Auckland only -Id. a day by taking a monthly ticket. "ANTED KNOWN, that C. Plummer cleans all kinds of Straw and Panama Hats, and alters them to any required shape. C.P. wishes to state that there are hundreds of Hats, especially Leghorns, annually thrown aside, which would well repay the expense o. cleaning and re-trimming. Hats blocked or stretched. Hats cleaned for the trade. Note thc_ address : Wcllesley-street East, Auckland.-'j T^T ANTED to Sell, Exchange, or Pur- T V chase New or Second-hand Furniture, Beading, and household requisites of every description. Parties furnishing can have three months credit, and pay by weekly instalments, at the Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart, v ictoria-street East, near the Greyhound Hotel. WAN TED Known, "that I have opened a Branch of my Business in Darby street, next to Mr. Dornwcll's Butchery.—James Rae, Pawnbroker. WANTED to SELL, 100 dozen Glass Tumblers, Id. each ; 50 dozen Tumblers, 6d. each, or ss. a dozen ; 120 sets of Jug's and Basins, (is. a pair; 30 dozen Chambers, Is. 3d. and Is. 9d. each ; 200 sets of Jugs, 3s. and 3s. fid. a set: Wine and Sherry Glasses, sd. each, Is. Gd. per dozen; 40 dozen Blue China Cups and Saucers, Ss. per dozen ; Glass Egg Cups, Is. por dozen ; 1 ton of good Bacon. Od. per t1.., or 7Ad. by the side; good Oatmeal, 2d. per lb., lkl. by the cask of 221tbs.; 1000 good Clothes Brushes, 6d. each, os. per dozen ; Pic Dishes, from Gd. to 2s. each; 40 dozen Glass Baskets, Is. each; about 10 dozen Glass Candlesticks, Is. and Is. Gd. each; 40 dozen pairs of Vases, Is. 6d. and ?s. per pair; 300 assorted Carved Toys, only2d. each, or Is. Gd. p^r dozen; Infants' Feeding Bottles, 9d. each; Glass Jam Dishes, 6d. to Is. 6d. each ; 400 pairs Boots to be sold cheap ; 47 dozen Bonnet Shapes, from Id. to 9d. each ; GOO Straw Hats, Hats, from 9d. to ss. Gd. each : Artificial Flowers, 2d. to 2s. per spray.—H. WATTS, Pitt-street. "\XTANTED to SELL, or to Let, a Large V T Brick Store.—For particulars,*l apply to Mr Alfred Smart, Victoria-street East. aTTE D KN 0 W N~that W JAMIESON, Jun., has secured those commodious premises (corner of High and Victoria-streets) formerly in occupation of Mr J. Stewart, where he will be enabled to supply his friends and patrons with the Best Coal and Firewood at the lowest prices. W. J. appeals to his friends to support him in his new under taking, as ill health has compelled him to retire from the pursuit of his own profession. Goods Removed and Carting of every discription done An express to be had at the yard. X~^T ANTED PURCHASER S for a Large Number of FLY NETS for HORSES, just arrived, ex Abernyte and other late arrivals. Price, from 10s. each. —W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Queen street. WANTED, Intending Purchasers of Buggy Harness, to know that the under signed has Two Sets of Best English-made, with Silver or German Silver Mountings; also Four Sets Best Brass Mounted ditto, for sale at cost price, to make room for large shipments to arrive per Loch Fergus and Abernyte. A larj^c stock of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles, made expressly for Butchers and other heavy work, at 775. Gd. each, complete with mounts. — W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street. N.B.—Afewbest quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three sets second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Brass and Silvfir Mounted, and Dray Harness. ANTED~~KNOWN, we continue to make Trousers to order for 15s.—Phillips's Mart, Queen-street. 'TTT'ANTED, Subscribers to Magazines T y to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Music and other Binding done in beststyle.—WlLLlAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and Account Book Manu facturer, next door to the Evening Star Oilice, Wyndharn-street. KNOWN that J. MORRI- T T SON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.—Address, Newton Road. "ANTED KNOWN, that the Fitting Shop and Howe's Sewing Machine Agency is REMOVED higher up the street, opposite the Police Court. Just Received, per Hero, a fresh shipment of Domestic and Leather Machines. These machines, as made by the Original Inventor of the Sewing Machine (Elias Howe, jun.), have never yet been equalled either in principle or excellence of manufacture. Re pairs to all machines properly done. Steam Gauges repaired, tested, and adl'usted. ANTED, 500 Pigeons ; highest cash price given.—James A. Brown, KUcrslie. /•©> REWARD. —Lost, a Purse contain £s& & ing Money and a Cheque on tho Bank of New South Wales, payment of which is stopped.—Return to Geo. W. Heslop, The Fitting Shop. High-street, opposite the Police Court. OST, yesterday evening, a small Pocket Book, containing private memoranda, of no use except to owner.—Any person bringing it to Mr. R. De Thierry's oflice, High-street, will be rewarded. FOUND, yesterday, a Purse containing small amount of money.—Owner please call at Speakman's Store, Newmarket. OARD AND RESIDENCE. — Mrs. King, Grafton Road, two doors from the Choral Hall, has accommodation for private families and single gentlemen. """"t/AiTEMATA LODGE, No. 639, E.G. V V The Emergency Meeting summoned for This Evening is Postponed till Friday next.— By order, H. Newton, Secretary- BOARD 'and RESIDENCE for two Single Gentlemen in a private family.— Apply to 11, E. Partridge, Tobacconist, Queen street. ~~~~T~~ Til O R NOUMEA 3^S^|2b\ J~J (Calling at Norfolk Island if 'ONf&slsi'aa^sumcieiit inducement offers). rjij ie fl ne Fore-and-aft Schooner TANNA. For Freight or passage, apply to Captain on board; or to ANDERS ON & CO., ' [Agents. UNKA WALLAH, daily at Charles Burton's Restaurant, Queen-street, froni twelve to three mid-day, from five to seven in the evening. T N L QUIDA TIO N. CITY OF AUCKLAND GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). An Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders in the above Company will beheld at tho Company's Oilice, on the 11th day of December, 1876. at 10 a.m., for tho purpose ot considering tho Licjuidator s Acpqiuits. and pass ing Final Resolution, ' ' h^rrjsqn, Liquidator. Readers who need a fashionable coat, Or fancy vest and trousers, please to note. HL. POSSENISKI E, In thanking his patrons and the general public for past favours, begs to intimate that he has «a. REMOVED REMOVED •«* TO MORE CENTRAL PREMISES (First Shoe in Siiortland-street), AND HAS TTJST OPENED A NEW AND CHOICE SELECTION OF TWEEDS, FANCY COATINGS AND VOTINGS, fcO., "M., $C«



IN two years we have made up 405$ aAT^T 81?,^ 11'3' Comment is needless.- SAMUEL COOMBES, City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. H"OTEL FOR SALE. -The well-known CRITERION HOTEL, at Otahuhu, con taining 36 rooms, with extensive Stabling, Coach-houses, and other office, with the House hold Furniture (ir^Vudlng Billiard Table) and Stock-in-Trade.—F',r particulars apply to J. M. and J. Mowbray. Land Agents. TOR SALE, v small Cargo Boat of 9 tons, copper fastened and well found.— Apply to James Clare,_C_ustom House-street. OMALL FARM FOR SALE.—A Com k} pact Farm of 25 acres, situate in the Parish of Pakuranga, near the property of Mr. John Wallace, Flat Bush.—Samuel CochraneandSon, Land Agents, Fort-street. MTJIOR SALE, a nine-roomed House, JL outhouses, and 14 acres in grass, Otahuhu.—W. Flood, 5, Insurance Build mgs. Price, £300. I TOR SALE, cheap (property of a gentle man leaving the colony), a large assort ment of wearing apparel, a portion of which is quite new.—Apply at this office. FOR SALE, in Vincent-street, a Large Building Allotment, 66 feet by 300 feet.— Samuel Cochrane and Son, Land Agents, Fort street. "VTORTH SHORE.— Three Houses to -Li Let.—Apply It. and 11. Duder, Devonport Store. EVONPORT.—To be Let, a comforta ble 7-roonied Cottage, with large garden and yard, out-buildings, &c.—Samuel Cochranc and Son, Land Agents, Fort-street. TO LET ON~LEASE, the Premises now in the occupation of Mr. H. Atkins, Draper, 131, Queen-street. Possession can be given on Ist January next. —Apply to Mr. F. L. Prime, 28, Insurance Buildings. O LET, a House in Drake-street, Free man's Bay, in a thorough state of repair.— Apply to J. Grant, College Road. TO LET, a 4-roomed Verandah Cottage at Ponsonby, newly painted and papered, next door to Mr. Brown's, Drapor. mo LET at Mount Eden, a new Five _!_ Roomed House with about three acres of groudd.—Apply to J. Robinson, Stockade Road TO LET, a 7-roomecl House, at bottom of Domain-street.—Mrs. Chalmers, Domain. TO LET, two Unfurnished Rooms, with fireplace, near St. Paul's Church.—Apply at this office. Mr ilO LET, House and Shop adjoin _!_ ing J. C. Pelham's Ladder and Barrow Factory, 49, Victoria-street; rent, lGs. per week.—Apply on the premises. mO LET, or FOR SALE, a newly JL erected Two-story Brick Building, oft" Durham-street, with concrete lloor, rat-proof, dray stand, well, three-stalled stable, and large cart shed. This building would make a very superior Bakery, as it is well lighted and airy ; also has large chimney stoke.—For parti culars apply to Thos. Hartley, on the premises. Mfi • rII -"- a Large and Convenient Family *Jn««(»<BBResidence, containing ten rooms, al ways well upplied by pump and running stream of waser.conimodious yards and out-buildings, together with about two acres of land, the greater portion of which is an Orchard in full bearing,—Apply to H. ASHTON & SONS, No. 8 New Zealand Insurance Buildings; or to Joseph Newman TO LET, the premises in High-street, lately occupied by Mr. Harrison, contain ing seven rooms and shop.—For particulars in quire on the premises from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m., or to Mr. Partington, Land Agent. "DAIINELL HIGHWAY DISTRICT. A Meeting of Ratepayers will be held on Thursday next, the 7th instant, at 7.30 p.m , at the Parncll Hall, Parnell, to consider the ques tion of forming a Borough. W. H. KISSLTNG, Chairman Parncll District Board. OYS ! TOYS ! TOYS !—J. Williams has received a Large Quantity of Cheap Toys direct, from the Manufacturers, consisting of bolls. Horses, and Carts; a large quantity of Penny and Twopenny Toys, &c, &c. Mothers, bring your children to buy Williams'a Lovely Cheap Dolls, with flowing hair; and arc the host lot of Dolls ever imported into Auckland. Conic one, come all, to Wiiliains's Cheap Toy Shop, Auckland Market, Queen-Btrcot entrance. 7SARRIER PIGEONS FOR SALE" \J from 15s. to £3 per pair.—Apply at the Star Office. THE Handsomest Trousers and Vests in the Province.— Phillips's Mart. T7IOUND, a Half-sovereign.—Owner call jP at this office. nnilE undersigned begs to announce that JL he will teach Highland Dancing, Hornpipe, and Ball-room Dancing, from this date, at his residence, Newton Road. Terms moderate.— M. F. M. Whitelaw. ~~^~C~~f~~~~C~E~ O F REMO VA L. PHILIP CROWE, Baker, begs to inform his customers and the general public that ho has Moved into his new Shop in Hobson-streel, opposite Wellington-street. [a gaud.) MRS. SANDERS, of Hobson Park, Parncll, begs to inform the Ladies of Pamell, Newmarket, and Auckland, that she is prepared to Dress Curtains of every description, at Is. per pair, if sent clean. Orders to be left with Mr. Major, Grocer, Wcllesley-street; Mr. Hatswoll, Grocer, Princes-street; or Mrs. Angus, Post-office, Newmarket. STATE OF WALTER GHAHAM, GROCER, AUCKLAND. All parties indebted to the above are requested to pay their accounts within one week to the undersigned. All unpaid accounts after that date will be handed to a solicitor for recovery. 11. BROWN, I Tmstcca A. H. NATHAN, ) J- ru3t' CC3- ESTATE OF WALTER GRAHAM, GROCER, AUCKLAND. Creditors are requested to prove their Claims at once. H. BROWN, I Trußteos A.H.NATHAN, J *mstcos. ONSONBY AND OR DEI)WOOD HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Notice is hereby given that the Assessment List of the above-named District, for the year ending 30th June, 1877, has been finally settled, and that the Rate Book may be inspected at the Ponsonby Hall, where Rates may be paid to Mr Charles Spurgcon. Rates may also be paid to Mr Thomas Jenkins, Pitt street, Auckland. For the District Board. JAS. A. TOLE, Chairman. Ponsonby. sth December, 1875. EDEN fER It ACE DISTRICT BOARD. A PUBLIC MEETING of the Ratepayers of the above District will be held in the Eden Vine Hotel on THURSDAY, the 11th December inst., at 7.30 p.m. Business: To consider whether it is better to remain in the County or farm ourselves into a Borough, in conjunction with other districts. fa W. J. SUIT KR, Chairman. DEN TERRACE DISTRICT BOARD. A Meeting of the Ratepayers of the above. ] Mstrict will be held in the Eden Vine Hotel, on THURSDAY, the 21st December instant, at 7.30 p.m. Business:—To elect a Trustee, vice Mr. Wrigley, resigned. Chairman, T) ARN EL. L~PIS.TR.IOT BOARD. Written Applications will be received by the undersignod till FRIDAY, the Bth instant, at noon, for the Appointment of Valuer to the Board. Applicants can receive all information from the undersigned. W. H. EISSLIXG, Chairman Pamell District Board. FIREWOOD! FIREWOOD! FIREWOOD! In consequence of a large quantity of Wood to arrive, we have made the following reductions for cash, delivered in the city :— Long Wooxl .. .. .. 12s. per tpn Cut Wood ~ '•', '•■ 13s. per ton 11. & P. GIBBONS, Coal and Firewood Yard, Hobson-street. I^TOTICE ! NOTICE ! NOTICE ! JLI J. WILLIAMS Has received a FEW CASES OF ASSORTED GOODS by the ship Sam Mendel, from London, which he intends to SELL CHEAP, comprising Boys' and Men's Elastic Braces, 6d per pair; Superior ditto, 9d; Ladies' and Girls' White Cot ton Stockings, 6d pair; Ladies' Elastic Garters, 6d pair; Hair Brushes, Is euch ; Mers' and Boys' Brown Cotton Socks, 6d pair, best value in Auck land ; Pepper Boxes, Nutmeg Graters, Funnels, and Shoes, 3d each; large assortment of Id Toys; Note the address, Williams' Cheap Toy Shop, Auckland Market, Queen-street entrance,



CORPORATION NOTICES. "T\OMAIN WATER SUPPLY. Town Clerk's Office, November 30,1876. Notice is hereby given that the City Council have taken over the control and management of the Domain Water Supply. All communications in reference thereto, and all payments to be made, are to be forwarded to this office. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. C\YYY COUNCIL ANNUALMEETING. \j City Council Offices, Auckland, December 1,1876. It is hereby Notified that the Annual Meeting of the City Council will be held on WEDNES day, the 20tii DECEMBER instant, at noon, and that a Printed Statement and Account of the Receipts and Expenditure to the 31st October, 1870, is deposited in the Office of the Town Clerk, for the inspection of Ratepayers or other persons interested. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Tpi LECT IO N OF MAYOR. City Council Offices, Auckland, lth December, 187 G. In pursuance of " The Municipal Corporations Act, 1867, Amendment Act, 1875." I, Benjamin Tonks, Esquire, Mayor and Returning Officer of the City of Auckland, do hereby give notice that an Election will be held on "WEDNESDAY, 20th day of December instant, for the return oi' a duly qualified person as Mayor of the City of Auckland. Candidates will require to be Nominated on WEDNESDAY, the 13th day of December instant, and any person desirous of Nominating a Candidate shall deliver to mo at this office, before 1 p.m. on the day next preceding the Nomination Day, a Nomination Paper, signed by not less than three persons duly qualified to vote at the said election, and also by the person named therein as a candidate. Nomination Papers can bo procured on appli cation to the Town Clerk. B. TONKS, Mayor and Returning Officer. IN the matter of the Debtor and Credi tors Act, 1876, and in the matter of the Liquidation of flic Estate of JULES George Wilson, of Alexandra, in the Provincial District of Auckland, in the Colony of: New Zealand, Hotel-keeper, a Debtor. This is to give notice that I, the above-named Jules George Wilson, have this day filed in the District Court of Auckland, holden at Hamilton, a statement under the provisions of the above Act, that I am unable to pay my debts, and that I desire to have my affairs liquidated under the said Act; and that the Cleric of the said Court has appointed Thursday, the 11th day of December instant, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, at the District Court-house, at Hamilton, a,3 the time and place for holding the first meeting of my Creditors. Dated at Hamilton, Waikato, this lth day of December, 1870. J. G. WILSON. Witness: Lewis O'Nkill, Solicitor for the said Jules George Wilson. IN the matter of " The Debtors and Cre ditors Act, 1870," and in the matter of George Cottis, of Auckland, in the Provincial District of Auckland, in tho Colony of New Zealand, Settler, a Bank rupt. This is to give notice that I, the abovenamed George Col I is, have this dayfiled in the Supreme Court of New Zealand, Northern District, a declaration in writing, signed by me, that I am unable to meet my engagements with my Cre ditors, and that the Registrar of the said Court hat li appointed Tuesday, the 12t h day of Decem ber, 1870, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, at the Supreme Court Buildings, in Auckland aforesaid, as the time and place for holding tho First Meeting of my Creditors. Dated, at Auckland, this Cth day o£ Decem ber, 1870. G. COTTIS. IN the matter of the Debtors and Credi tors Act, 1870, and in the matt or of George Bennett, of: Auckland, in the Provincial District of Auckland, in tho Colony of New Zealand, settler, a Bankrupt. This is to give notice that I, the above-named George Bennett, have this day filed in the Supreme Court of New Zealand, Northern Dis trict, a Declaration in writing, signed by me, that T am unable to meet my engagements with my Creditors, and that the Registrar of the said Court hath appointed Wednesday, the 13th day of December, 1870, at 11 o'clock in the fore noon, at the Supreme Court Buildings, in Auck land, aforesaid, as the time and place for holding the first meeting of my Creditors. Dated this Oth day of December, 1870. GEORGE BENNETT. Q T E A M SERVICE S. TENDERS will bo received at the Provincial Offices, Shortland-strect, Auckland, up to noon of MONDAY, the 11th December, 1870, for the undermentioned Steam Services during the period of eight months, commencing on the Ist January, 1877 :— 1. Auckland (Queen-street Wharf) to Stokes' Point 2. Auckland to Wangarci 3. Auckland to Bay of Islands, Wangaroa, and Mongonui i. Auckland to Mahurangi, Matakana, Kawau and Omaha 5. Auckland to Whitiangi, Tauranga, and Ohivva (Opotiki) C. Kaipara (from Railway Terminus at Holens ville) to Albertland, Oruawharo, Otama tea, Pahi, Matakohc, Kopuru, Tokatoka, Mangawhare, and Kaihu. 7. Onehunga to Waiuku, Awitu, and Pollock Settlement. 8. Onehunga to Raglan 9. Tauranga to Kati Kati. Particulars and Forms of. Tender can be ob tained on application at the Provincial Offices. TENDERS FOR HALF-YEARLY SUPPLIES, Provincial Ofllces, Auckland, 28th November, 187 G. SEPARATE TIONDERS will be received at these Offices until noon on WEDXESDAY\ the 13th December proximo, for the undermentioned Services and Supplies, in the Auckland Provin cial District, during the six months, commencing on the Ist January, 1877. Printed Forms of Tender, and copies of the conditions and specifications of the several con tracts, can be obtained on application. READER WOOD. 1. Blacksmith's Supplies for Mount Eden Gaol 2. Conveyance qf Pris/moi's, between Gaol and Cpui'ls 3. Raviolis' for Mount Eden Gaol i. Rations for L.ack-up, 5. Prison and Police Supplies 6. Provisions for Provincial Hospital 7. Provisions for Old Men's Refuge 8. Provisions for Provincial Lunatic Asylum 9. Bread for Hospital and Refuge 10. Meat for Hospital and Refuge 11. Bread for Lunatic Asylum 12. Meat for Lunaric Asylum 13. Milk for Hospital and Refuge 1-t. Milk for Lunatic Asylum, 15. Rations for Sick and Destitute at Auck : land, Thames, Onehunga, Waiuku, Paprtkura, Otahuhu, Panmure, anct Ho wick 16. Coals 17. Firewood, y AND TRANSFER ACT NOTICE. ±J ANNE TOOHEY, of Pukekohe West, in the Provincial District oil Auckland, widow af Mar tin Toohey, of Pukekohe West, as Devisee in Trust under the Will of the said Martin Toohey, has applied to be registered as Proprietor of ctn Estate in' fee simple in Allotment 07, in the Parish of Pukekohe, and County of Eden, being the whole of the Land comprised in Volume 12 Folio 115, of the Register Book, The applicant will be registered as aforesaid, unless caveat forbidding the same be lodged in this office on or before the eleventh day of January, 1877, Dated at Land Registry Office, Auckland, thia 29th day of November, IS7C T.HEO. KISSLING, * District Land Registrar



TENDERS are invited for the Supply and Delivery of 300 Telegraph Poles (more or less), for a line of Telegraph between Wark worth and Waiwera, via the German Settle ment. Specifications and conditions of the above works may be seen at the Telegraph Offices, Auckland and Warkworth. Tenders to be addressed to C. Mating, Esq., Telegraph Surveyor, Telegraph Office, Auck land, and to be sent in not later than Noon of the 9th day of December, 1876. By order of the Telegraph Commissioners. C. LEMON, General Manager New Zealand Telegraphs. Auckland. Nov. 23,1876. ERADICATION OF SCAB, EAST COAST DISTRICT. Tenders will be received until the loth January, 1877, lor Purchasing and Boiling Down from Twenty to Twenty-five Thousand Scabby Sheep in the East Coast District (East Capo). Full particulars and copies of conditions may be obtained on application at the Civil Commis sioner's Oflice, Auckland; S. Locke, Esq., Napier; or to Captain Porter, Gisborne. H. T. KEMP, Civil Commissioner. T> 0A R D OF EDUCATION. TEACHERS' EXAMINATION. An Examination of Candidates for Certificates of Competency as Teachers, and for classifica tion as Assistant or Pupil Teachers, will begin at Auckland on TUESDAY, 19th December next. All Uncertificated Head Teachers of Schools situated south of the Pakiri River, and north of the Waikato, together with such other Teachers beyond these limits as may have been specially warned, and excepting Teachers at the Thames, arc required by the Board to present themselves for Examination. Assistant, Pupil Teachers, and Probationers aro also required to attend. The names of all those coming up for Exami nation must be sent in to the Secretary of the Education Board not later than 11th December. Teachers who fail to attend will forfeit their appointments. FREDERICK J. MOSS, Secretary. T> 0A X D OF EDUCATIO N. SCHOLARSHIP EXAMINATIONS. The Examination of Candidates for Provincial Scholarships (open to Pupils of the Grammar Schools), and for Certificates of Proficiency, will begin at Auckland on "WEDNESDAY, Decem ber 13, 1870, at the Temperance Hall, Albert street. FREDERICK J. MOSS, Secretary. OA R D OF EDU CA T Fo"nT School Committees are reminded that the new Elections must take place during January, and that at least fourteen days public notice must be given. They are therefore requested to suggest a date, hour, and place for the Annual Meeting in each of their respective districts, in order that it may be advertised in accordance with the Act. FREDERICK J. MOSS, Secretary. TT> OA R D OF EDUCATIO N. SCHOLARSHIP EXAMINATIONS. The Examinations for Scholarships, open to all Schools in the Province, will take place at the Temperance Hall, Albert-street, on TUES DAY, 10th December. FREDERICK J. MOSS, Secretary ~ "cablegram. , *. (SPECIAL LINE.) Berlin, this day. Allen meincn Frcunden and Gocnnern wuenscht einon vergnuegten Weihnaohten und em glueckliches neucs Jahr. i BISMAKK. I. ALEXANDER Heartily joins in the above, and begs to recom mend his Well and Large Assorted Stock OF GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, I!Y T. RUSSEL & SON ROT Him HAM BENSON DENT EHRHARDT, and others With GUARANTEES from tub Manufac turers, Besides his Own, kou Two Years. THE JEWELLERY DEPARTMENT Is acknowledged by Connoisseurs one of the Finest Collection in New Zealand, and is replenished by every Mail with the Latest Designs from Home and the Continent. FOR THE COMING HOLIDAYS, I SHALL OFFER THE ABOVE GOODS REDUCED PRICES, To Effect a Clearance of Surplus Stock. Z. Alezan&er, Jeweller to His Excellency the Governor, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. SPECIAL TO /"V / CUSTOMERS AND THE /^ / PUBLIC, /^ / A? / /%3* / That they /4? / HAVE OPENED /^ / their. /T\ / NEW SHO P. No. 220 & 228, QUEEN-STREET, E.C., ON X DOOR BELOW MESSRS. J. AND J. DICKEY'S. THE undersigned beg leave to inform their customers that after December 31st, 1876, tlicy will enter no goods whatever. They request all accounts due to them to be paid by that date.—Jones and Co., Boot Closers, High street. M. M c L A C H: L A N. • 218, QUEEN-STREET, Has just bought the following Goods at a Large Discount off Cost Price, and invites Ladies to inspeot them before making their pur chases elsewhere. Patterns will be given on application for comparison. A line of Self-colored Real Alpaccas at Is. 6d.; worth 2s. 3d. A line of Fashionable Checks at Is.; worth Is. 9d, A line of Self Grey Camerlite for the present season, Is.; worth Is. 9d. A line of Self Colour Su^in Oheck Lustres, beautiful shades, is. 2d.; worth Is. lOd. A line of " Caseheiuore do Soie," a soft corded Black Silk, warranted to wear by the makers, at a reduction of Is. (id, per yard. This is without doubt the best and cheap est Silk in Auckland. It is of the same quality as that which gave such satisfac tion last season. Simpson Hewing Machines at half-price. All the Novelties for the Season at a lower price than usual 5 cases New Goods, ex Abernyte to open in a few days. Others to follow by nei# vessels. TDI RUI T! XfTlt UI T! ; —— The Undersigned has received, ex 'Hero,* a. Splendid Consignment of ORANGES, APPLES, AND LEMONS, In First-class Condition. H. C A N H A M, High-street. t KiQ, ig a Cask B.uysß of if UNGU&



TWO HOURS' GENUINE AMUSE MENT PRIOR TO DEPARTURE FOR SOUTH. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! Mb. GEO. COTTERELL will give his Celebrate* Entertainment, QUIZ; Or, FACES AND FANCIES Assisted by Miss ISABELLA CARANDINI (Mrs. Cotterell) and Mr. E. LEWIS, Pianist and Professor of Legerdemain. The Company will appear as follows : — Ponsonby Hall, Wednesday, Dec. 6 Otahuhu, Thursday, Dec. 7. Admission : 35.. 2s , and Is.; commence at 8. THOS. KENNEDY, Manager. AB A Z A A R, IN AID OF THE FUNDS FOR the ERECTION of a MISSION SCHOOL CHURCH in UNION-STREET, In connection with St. Matthew's Church, will be held in the LORNE-STREET HALL on the 11th, 15th, and 16th DECEMBER, 1876. On the Evening of the 14th, a GRAND PRO MENADE CONCERT will bo given, under the direction of Mr. Joseph Browne. Admission to the Bazaar, Is.; Children, 6d. Contributions may bo sent to any of the follow ing Ladies: —Mrs. Hassard, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Cadman, Mrs. Halstead, Miss Eames, and Miss Vickers. Donations of Books (old or well read) to Mr. Webb, jun., Hobson-street. /GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE \JT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. CHORAL HALL. TO-MORROW (THURSDAY) EVENING. A CONVERSAZIONE in connection with the above will be held in the Choral Hall To morrow night. The Meeting will be addressed by the follow- Ministers :— Rev. John Elmslie, Christchurch Rev. Robert McKxnney, Mahurangi Rev. Patrick Caldbk, Nelson Rev. James Cosh \ Deputies from Joseph Panter, Esq. j Sydney. A service of Fruit at intervals will bo pro vided. The Meeting will be interspersed with Music, Secular and Sacred, by a Powerful Choir. Doors open at 7 p.m.; to commence at 7.30 p.m. Tickets (Is. 6d. each) to be obtained at Messrs. Upton's, Wayte's, and Chapman's, Queen-street, and Mr. Peacock's Shortland-streot. "CpLLERSLIE GARDENS BOX I N G D A V, 26m DECEMBER, 187 G. The following ATHLETIC SPORTS will be held at Ellerslie Gardens on Boxing Day. PROGRAMME :— 1. HALF-MILE (Handicap), for a Purse of 8 soys., with a sweep of J-sov. added for acceptors ; 2nd prize, 2 soys. Open to all. Entrance, 10s. 2. 200-yards RACE (Handicap), for Members of the Ancient Order of Foresters only.— Ist prize, a Gold Ring; 2nd prize, a Forester's Sash. Entrance, 2s. Cd. 3. 440-yards RACE (Handicap), for recognised members of Friendly Societies.—lst prize, a Silver Cup; 2nd prize, a Scarf Pin. Entrance, ss. 4. GYMNASTIC COMPETITION. — (Particu lars in a few days.) Open to all. Ist prize, £5 ; 2nd prize, £1. Entrance, 2s. Cd. 5. QUOIT MATCH.—Prize, a Silver Quoit Entrance, 2s. (id. 6. ARCHERY.—Foresters only. Prize (to be decided.) Entrance, Is. 7. HUNTING THE GREASY PIG. 8. SACK RACK. 9. WIiEELBARROW RACE. 10. GREASY POLE. 11. 110-yards AMATEUR RACE (Handicap). open to members of Cricket, Running, and Football Clubs before Ist Dec—lst prize, Silver Cup. Entrance, os. 12. BOYS' RACE. Entries for the J-mile, 200 yards, and 410 yards Handicap Races, Gymnastic Competition, and Quoit Match, with money, colours, and previous performances of the competitors, to be sent to he Secretary, care of Mr. E. Perkins, Occidental | Hotel, on or before Saturday, 16th Dec. For the other events, entries on the ground. The Prizes will be paid on the ground. JAMES A. BROWN, Secretary. IC E D . D R I N X S, THISTLE HOTEL. M~BS. E. FALLOW, Domain View, Parncll, successor to Mrs. E. Douglas begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland, and suburbs, that she is prepared to Re-dross all kinds of Lace and Muslins, Bed and Window Curtains, Antimacassars, &c. Parcels left as usual at Mr. Hardwick's, Grocer, top of Short land-street ; Mr. F. Ledger's, Cabinetmaker, near Bishop's Court, Parnell; Mr. Minetti's, Baker, Hobson-street. Note the address. J "OB LOT of Alpaca Coats, 6s. lid. ; original price, 14s. —Phillips's Mart, Quecn str et. MISS TUTENBERG'S ART UNION. — The DRAWING for the above takes place on THURSDAY next, the 7th instant, at 4 p.m., at Messrs. Me Arthur, Shera and Co.'s Empty Shop, Queen-street. CALL in and see the nice patterns in Mosgiel Tweeds that Samuel Coombes is making up for 21/ in Trousers. No house this side the Line can touch them,'but they look and weep. In the words of a local French Poet, " What harm to look in and judge." B. TONKS. R. C. CARR. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12. AMERICAN CHAIRS"! AMERICAN CHAIRS ! B. TONKS & CO, HAVE been instructed to sell by auction, on Tuesday next, the 12th instant, at 11 oclock, 187 eases American Chairs, consisting of Franklin, Office, Bent-bar, Nurse and Office Rockers, Douglas Office and Din ing, &c, &c. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, on Friday next, Dec. 8, at 11 o'clock, A number of Sails, suitable for covering Stacks. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8. THE II A V M A R X E T. SEED AND CORN STRIPPER. FOR SALE, at the Hayinarke*, on Fri day, December 8, at 11 o'clock, An Adelaide Stripper. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8. THE HAYMARKET. UNDER BILL OF SALE. LEATHAM TO ALFRED BUCKLAND. FOR SALE, on Friday next, December 8, at 31 o'clock, in one lot A Four Horse-power Portable ISngme, Belts, Frame, Pu'iies, Scutcher, Flax-dressing Machine, Press and Shed, at Pokeno. ALFRED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY, D ECEMBER IS. THE HAYMARKET. IMPORTANT SALE of HORSE STOCK SUITABLE FOR ACTIVE HARNESS OR THE SADDLE. TO be sold on Wednesday, December 13, at 11 o'clock (and no other horse stock will be offered on this day), Qfl MA.RES AND GELDINGS, overland Ov from Poverty Bay and Napier. They are mostly young, all in good condition, and many superior animals, by Avell-kUQwn thoroughbed sires. ALFRED BUCKLAND»



, B. TONKS. E. C. CARR MONDAY, DECEMBER 11. BRICK STORE, DURHAM-STREET. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed by Messrs. Hart ley & Co. to sell, on Monday next, at 12 , o'clock, FREEHOLD BRICK STORE off Durliam strcet, newly and most substantially built, two storeys high, large chimney stack; three-stalled stable ; good well; largo shed, &c.; the entire erected on allotment 33 x 99 feet. For Positive Sale. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, DOUBLE-BARREL GUN. THE subscribers will sell at the mart, Fort-street, on Friday next, Sth instant, at 11 o'clock, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, comprising— Spring-seated Couch and four Chairs, in green damask; Loo Tables, Chcifonnier, Cane and other Chairs, Grover and Baker Sewing Machine, Small Military Chest Drawers, Single and Doubles Iron Bed steads, Superior D.B.Gun. Hair Mattrass, Washstands and Ware, Chests Drawers, Staffed Forms, Filler, Crockery. Chest Carpenter's Tools, &C, &C., &C. SAMUEL COCHIIANE & SON, Auctioneers. "" FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15. THE subscriber has received instructions to Lease, by auction, on Friday, December 15, at 12 o'clock, at the Corner Mart, That convenient Business Allotment, adjoin ing Thornton, Smith and Firth's Flour Mill, having a frontage of 66 feet to Albert-street, 200 feet to Moore-street, and 66 feet to Mill's Lane. It is well-known as the best in the market for Merchandise or a Manufactory, being close to the New Dry Dock and Queen-street Wharf. To be leased for 66 years. Also, A Large Level Allotment, G6 feet by 300 feet, well fenced, situated in Union-street, near to the Catholic Institute and St. James's Church. To be leased for 21 years. Particulars may be obtained from Mr. Suther land, Onchunga; or GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7. CITY MART. ON ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. DAMAGED BY SEA WATER. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, Ton Thursday next, at Eleven o'clock, 2 bales AMERICAN GREY DRILLS, more or less damaged. Terms—Cash. THE HAYMARKET. SALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and HIDES every FRIDAY, at 2 o'clock, ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, on Friday next, Dec. S, at 11 o'clock, Two compact Draught Colts, three years old, and unbroken. ALFRED BUCKLAND. MONDAY, JANUARY 22. SHEEP FAIR. THE undersigned will hold their FIRST SHEEP FAIR on Monday, 22nd January, and request intending vendors to forward parti culars of their Stock, that entries may be made. HUNTER & NOLAN. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13. WOOL SALE. WOOL SALE. THE UNDERSIGNED will hold their Second Wool Sale, at the Durham Yards, on Wednesday; December 13, at 2 o'clock. HUNTER & NOLAN. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7. COMFORTABLE FAMILY RESIDENCE and GROUNDS, PONSONBY. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PAIR OF GLOBES, CHEFFIONIER, OFFICE TABLE, &c, &c, &c. At St. Mary's Road. THE subscribers have received instruct ions from the Rev. J. T. Warlow Davies, who is leaving the Colony, to sell by- auction, at his residence, St. Mary's Road, Ponsonby, on Thursday next, 7th instant, at 11 o'clock, The Whole of his HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c, comprising—Drawing-room Suite, Oval Centre Table and Cover, Corner Whatnot, Carpet, Oil Paintings Pic tures. Curtains and Pole, &c., Cedar Office Table, Desk and Drawers, Set Pigeon Holes, Book Shelves, Pair Large Globes (2ft. Bin. in diameter), Oilcloth, Stair Carpets and Rods, Cheitionier (marble top, plate-glass front), Easy Chairs, Fenders and Fire-irons, Coal Scuttle, Clock, Dinner Service, China Tea Service. Croquet S , .. (new), Double, Iron Bedstead. Child's Cot, Chest Draw ers, Marble Top Washstand, Dressing Tables, Large Mirror, Large Wardrobe; Bath. Kitchen Utensils. Garden Tools. &c, &c, &c. Also, at 12 o'Clock, His VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY situate at the corner of St. Mary's Road' and Edinburgh-street, and bemU lots 60 61, 62, and 91, of Mount Saint Mary having 103 feet frontal to St. Mary's Road, by 150 ft. to EdiYiburgh-:, treet. The improvements consist of a comfortable and substantially built two-story resid ence, CGntainimv eleven roomy, of which the drawing and dining-rooms, study, Jdtchen, scullery, and pantry are on thes ground floor, four bed-rooms and bath room being on the rivat floor. These rooms arc all thoroughly painted, close lined and }>;, \>'-^:d tiu-onghout; there are fh'e-placos iv five ot them, two fitted with register and one with a, colonial oven. Alongside the honst* is a largo cistern in the ground, bricked and cemented, the water f om wlik-ii is led into the house, by a pump • thor3 is also a good well on the property. (}?i two sides is a spacious verarn.ni;, ;ukl ;., the back a balcony, from which a nv..-\. extc.-jaive and unluterri:pt'>u view cl ;^e hr .""our, Hauraki Guli, and tlv Thames Ranges is obtained. Gfts ia laid on tkecutfh the house. The ground is \ve:i fenced thoroughly drained, planted with orna mental trees, and a portion laid down as a croquet Sawn. The whole is ready for immediate occupation not requiring a sixpence iv be laid out on it, and is within three minutes' walk of the Ponsonby 'busses, running every , quurter of an hour. fa m * „" j Card^.tQyiew'maybeqbtainecVli'om • <-. "" ''' *'"■' ■•■-■'l-'. ■■ y.., ..i.. , ,1 , .j;,i.vM<i>r(>v SAMUEL COCHIIANE & SON Auctioneers.