■I, m ii _i jjg 'ju ■'.■' BBSS i ""*" i-■ M a ■ agca tin, I want to knoAV Avhat you have done with my husband." He replied, " I don't s knoAV anything about him," in a very sharp /-#tone. She said, "You must have seen ■ >Den." He replied, "No." She said, lartin, there is no use in telling me .es. You must knoAV where Den is. Je replied, "He is there over beyant, you can find him. He has got his deserts, the blackguard. He Avas always coming into my paddock at night, driving away my cattle '"' A DOG FINDS THE BODY. Mrs. Sbanaghan called her dog " Danger " who had been Avith her husband, and said to the dog "go and find Den." The dog put his nose to the ground, and ran along before her. Presently she heard the dog bark, and saAV him standing upon a log looking doAvn. She looked in the same direction, and saw the body of her husband frightfully pounded about the head. She returned to Curtin's house, and said " Martin you've murdered Denny. I knew you would some day. You always threat ened that I should not have him long." He said "go home out of this ; clear out, and mind your oavu business. He deserved all he got." She returned to the body, and he followed her, and said "what ails you, go homo." She informed Phelan, aa-lio sent James Sherrin to Papakura for a policeman, Messrs Phelan, Callaghan, and Dunn went to tho scene of the murder, and found the body lying inside the dog-legfence in Curtin's paddock close to the fence. The legs were doubled up, the aams behind as if tied, and the indenture of ropes cut into the upper arms. They found two pieces of rope newly cut close to the body. The hands and Avrists are indentured Avith marks of a strap, with which it is supposed the victim Avas bound, while the murderer went for the rope to the house. The body must have been lashed in three or four places. The ground all round Avas torn up by boots as if the victim had struggled. (Your correspondent can vouch for these facts, as he examined the ground carefully.) The hat was lying under the right side of the head, as if placed there as a pillow. The hands of the descased were filled with mud. Hair Avasl^ found on the jaggod end of the fence, apparently of a whisker, which was identified. THE MURDERER WATCHED. After the finding of the body news spread through the settlement. There Avas great excitement. A crowd gathered. Curtain on leaving Ararimn had half a mile start of Sherrin, aa*lio kept him in A'ieAV for about four miles, within 20 chains of him. On reaching the South Road Curtin had spell Sherrin passed him. He arrived at Papakura fiA*e minutes before, and informed Constable McLennan, who arrested him. Meantime about thirty settlers gathered round the body, and remoA red it to the Catholic Chapel, Ararimu. They made a stretcher for the body. A constable and about twenty settlers searched Curtin's house, after searching the paddock where the murdered man was found, for Aveapons. They Avere unsuccessful, and returned again to the paddock. The constable found Shanaghan's pipe lying near a large, black stump, two chains from where rhc body lay, and about five or six yards from a log which Curtin bad been seen cutting early in the afternoon, and Avhich was cut in half. There is no sign of .any other marks. The cutting of the log was apparently objectless, except as is surmised, that he Avas Availing for his victim. The body having been removed, Constable McLellan again thoroughly searched the house, turning everything upside down. They found Curtatn's shirt, Avith tAVO large spots of fresh blood on it, in a bag beside the fireplace, with a quantity of bark in another place and found Curtin's moleskin trousers with spots of blood, and marks of scraping, as if Avith a knife, also, his leggings were spotted Avith blood. All the settlers agreed that that the deed must have been committed between 12.30 and 2..

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OAVN CORRESPONDENT)

UNION BEACH YIELD.. "*":'.'... COROMANDEL, this day. The Union Beach return of gold is just this moment in ; 1,584 ozs is the splendid result. There in no other news to-day.

GISBORNE, this day. Dugleaux Avas committed for trial this morning on a charge of forgery. Bail Avas accepted.

RUSSELL, this day. Arrived: lona, at B'3o a.m. Sailed: Maud, for Auckland. • . ._ , ~_, The folloAving colliers arc at the loading ground: The Elsinore, Champion, Policeman, Mariner, Gem, Janet, Leo, Fawn, Mercury, and Golden Isle. Loaded, Speedwell.

DUNEDIN, this day.

The "Guardian" Defends Auck land.

The "Guardian" is very rough upon Mr Reid saying that when Mr Reid, in an effort to raise himself by degrading and villifying the party he has deserted, seeks to represent our Auckland allies as actuated by mercenary and mendicant motives, he does an ungenerous and unchivalrous act as discreditable as is to be found among whole incidents of his desertion and his defence of it. Let Mr Reid throw a stone at no man. Mr Pyke or Mr Manders com mitted no such political crime as he (Mr Pvke) even on one occasion "blushed with shame" at what he considered the dishonor able deed of an opponent, but Mr Keid, the man of the people, the conscientious, the honourable statesman, the heir presumtive ,to a portfolio, makes this avowal without a tin-, of crimson. Nay so confused have his moral perceptions become in this opera tion of "Wit ship" that he tells it for his OAvn justification.

WELLINGTON, this day. NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY. The National Insurance Company have paid £100 under the first policy on Mr Parker's house, recently burnt under what Avere declared to be suspicious circum stances. The second policy would pro bably have been the subject of a lawsuit if enforced, but the insurers have accepted the first policy. SALE OF CITY PROPERTY. The Union Bank property, consisting of acre and buildings fronting Willis and Boulcott-streets, were sold to-day by Bethune and Hunter at auction to Mr G. CraAvford for £4,300. The Governor's private secretary, Lieut. Maling, of the 35th Regiment, has been nromoted to a captaincy, unattached. WIDENING THE WHARF. . The City Council have altered their improvements of the wharf to the widening the main wharf by 22 feet throughout its length, and lengthening the middle T by 320 feet. Tenders to be immediately called for.

(PRESS AGENCY)

WELLINGTON, this day. WELLINGTON GUP. , ' Acceptances for Wellington Cup and J . Wby will close at the Empire Hotel on |_> .gday, the 22nd instant, at 8 p.m.

BiTlio public meeting respecting the loute c. the Kaipafa Railway, is adjourned from to-morroAV until January 3rd, 1877. • The examination of candidates of competency tor classification as teachers }*oWJ2*»*£ Temperance Hall, Albert-street. Eighty-seven candidates, sixty-six of whom are ladies, in addition to the subjects prescribed in tbeMuca- Uon Act, candidates are examinedl in JfIOWWI

CABLEGRAMS.

AUSTRALIAN

(PRESS AGENCY.)

INTENSE HEAT AND SUNSTROKE.

INTERCOLONIAL CONFERENCE,

SYDNEY, December 18. The weather during the last three days has been intensely hot. Some parts of the country ranged from 130 to 140 degrees in the shade. Intercolonial telegrams report similar temperature, and a number of deaths from sunstroke. This Government has requested the adjoining colonies and Ncav Zealand to consent to a cable conference in Sydney instead of Melbourne or Launceston. An Adelaide telegram states that the schooner Postboy capsized in a squall off Glenelg. Six passengers and the crew were droAvned. The mate was rescued after being seven hours in the Avater.

THE EUROPEAN CONFERENCE.

LONDON,

December, 18th. A full conference of Europoan poAvers, Avill take place at Stamboul next week. The English Government have received a dispatch from Villyet on the Danube, stat ing that Russian agents are enticing the Bul garians to send a deputation to Stamboul, to solicit Russia's occupation of their pro vince.

"SARATOGA."

Such Avas the title of the flve-act comedy pro duced last OA'ening at the Theatre Royal. There AA'as a good attendance considering the raininess of the evening. The comedy itsolf is not Avith out literary merit, and has enough of incident and variety of circumstance to gratify every tasto. A well connected narrative, like a silver thread, runs through tho comedy. The hero, is Robert Jacket, a susceptible young man, easily captiA-ated by every fair face that gleams upon his way of life. This character is finely assumed by Mr. Lingard, and with what succoss may be rightly imagined by the reader Avho was not privi leged to witness the representation. The incidents arc supposed to haAro taken place at Saratoga, an American settlement, which gives to the comedy its local namo. Miss Dunning's portrait of the belle of Saratoga is perfect in its Avay, and completely successful. Many other characters of more or less importance aid in giving life to the piece. Mr Charles Holloway as "Jack." Mr Rede as " Sir Mortimer," Mr Power as the "Hon. W. C, Mr Lawrence as " Fred," and Mr Thorn ton as " Vanderpool," sustained their individual parts with much tact and perception. Among the ladies, Miss Wiseman, Miss Thornton, and Mrs Collier wero conspicuous. Tho re-appear ance of Maggie Knight upon the stage was greeted Avith a round of applause, Avhich evi dently touched the beating heart of the young actress. The same programme will be repeated this CA rening.

ALLEGED INFANTICIDE.

The adjourned inquest on the body of an infant, Avas resumed this afternoon, at the Auckland Hotel, before Dr. Phil, n and a jury, Sub-Inspector Pardy conducted the en quiry. Susan Grattan, avhloav of the late Richard Grattan, deposed that she was the pro prietoress of the Thames Hotel, and that Mary Ann Kane had been n her service as housemaid. She gave the accused notice to leave as she suspected that she Avas pregnant. Her notice expired on the 11th inst, Kane Avas at work on that morning, but looked exceedingly pale and ill. She asked her what Avas the matter, and she replied that she had got a cold through getting her feet Avet. She con tinued her Avork, but from information from another servant she Avas again induced to ask Kane what Avas the matter, and received the same answer as before. Kane asked Avhy such questions should be pressed upon her, Avhen Avitness told her that she suspected she Avas pregnant, and that was the reason Avhy she had received notice to leave. '•:_Witness further enquired if she had not a carpet bag in her room, and Avhat Avas in it. She replied nothing but clothes ; she refused to let witness look into the bag. This conversation AA'as held in the bed room. Kane left the room. She again asked permission to look in the bag, or say Avhat Avere its contents. She would not allow her to leave until she knew, Kane then acknoAvledged that there was an infant in the bag : and if she could have got it aAvay, she intended to bury it. Witness then ordered her to go to her room, and sent for Dr. Dawson, who came and saw the accused and the infant, Detective George Jeffreys deposed that on the 11th inst he Avent to the Thames Hotel and saAV the accused lying in bed ; he saAV the bag, containing the body of a dead infant, also some articles of clothing Avhich he took to the police station ; he said nothing to the accused, as she was in a very weak state. Jane Carter, nurse-maid, had lived at the Thames Hotel for two years. Knew the accused, who had been a felloAV servant for four months. She remembered the 10th inst. she was talking to the accused at half-past eight on that evening, but she did not speak of her condition at that or any .other time, nor did witness speak to her tipon the subject. At half-past seven the next morning she saw the accused about her usual Avork; she did not look avcll, and said she had been sick all night. About mno, she went in to clean up the room after the prisoner and missed a sheet and hearth rug produced by Detective Jeffrey), prisoner said she had removed them, the sheet wis with the dirty clothes but did not say where the rug was. On looking round, she saw a black leather bag produced). The bag was tied with a green cord round the handles. She lifted the bag, and found it was rather heavy. She suspected something, and told Mrs. Grattan of her suspicion. She Avas not aware that prisoner had made any propor tion for tho infant. She occupied a ditterent room; the clothes taken away by Detective Tofferv belonged to Miss Kane; did not look in to the" bag, as she could not get the opportunity. Dr DaAvson, of Wellesle^-stroet, deposed that he was called, on the evening of the 11th inst., to go to the Thames Hotel to see a young person who had been confined in the night, its Mrs Grattan suspected. He saw prisoner lying on ' the "cd. She acknowledged that she had been delivered of a childin the night, and had gone to the door Avith the intention of calling Mrs Grattan, but she felt so bad that she Avas com nelled to return to her bed. Mrs Grattan then called Ids attention to a bag. He opened it and found the body of a female child, newly born, of the European race, (condition described) body risid it must have been dead more than twelve hours Its hands Avere tightly clenched, tongue proYmdinf, face pale, and head in naturg shane. There was a dark, liAia marie in mc fore .art of the neck immediately under the chm transverse, about an inch and a half in length there was no wound ;it could not have been made by a cord or string; he thought ?it coKthare been made by the mother during the deli very of the child. She could not remem ber whether she caused the mark or whether thl child cried; » was born on the floor at the room md it was dark. &^ B{^3^? examination of the body, assisted by Dr. VV light, on thel3th inst. He found blood under the skin of the neck, but there was no indication of a cut. Dr. Dawson then minutely described the various parts of the child's body, and was of opinion that the labour Avas protracted and severe, and that the child died from asphyxia. , Dr Wright, of Parnell, then gave similar eyi deuCC' (I. ft Sitting).

CHORAL SOCIETY'S CONCERT.

A capital audience rewarded the efforts of the Choral Society last evening, in the somewhat novel department of opera boufte The plot of Sullivan's "Trial by Jury" is!asimple[develop ment of that most interesting of all judicial causes, knoAvn as a breach of promise of marriage; and the author has infused into his work, all the "extravagantly ludicrous features which may be extracted from so fertile a snbiect. The music is lively, and very prettily arranged, and under the conductorship of Mr. lenton, the utmost was made of every brilliant passage. The performers appeared to be in lugii spiritsf evidently enjoying the fun of the thhxtt equally with the less conspicuous oocuoants of the body of the holl, 'Space woK not permit to-day qf any lengthy re view of the performance, even were « desir able to enter upon an elaborate criticise of a JieceS d?pende fnt fSr its success.on the "tra" infused into it. The operetta of llie flfind Beggars" which followed, passed off with We are glad to learn that the

Btituting a new operetta as the afterpiece, during the holidays; and we can heartily commend the occasion to the attention of our fun loving niusi oal readers.

SPORTING.

The following handicap was published last night: Handicap Hurdle Race of 50 soys., Avith a sweepstakes of 2 soys. eaoh for acceptors ; the amount accruing from sweepstakes to go to second horse. Entrance, 3 soys. Dis tance, 2 miles ; over 8 flights of hurdles. Ac ceptances Avith SATeep to be made at _ p.m. on Friday, tho 22nd inst. ~ _ . st-lb- Mr Robert Reay's b g Tommy Dodd, aged 12 1 Messrs Mcßae and Nicholson's b m Medora, aged . ii 7 Mr M. Edgar's bg. The Don, aged .. 10 10 Mr A. H. W. Hill's b g Gladstone, aged .. 912 Mr William Percival ns gr g Shamrock, 5 years 9 12 Mr Owen C. McGce'sbm May Moon, 5 years 9 7 Mr John Buckland's blk m Mystery, 5 years 9 0 Wm. Percival, Seorotary.

THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1876,



WANTED, a Lad about 16.—City Club Hotel. ANTED, a smart active Girl to assist in tho Bar.—Apply Gallery's Custom house Hotel. WANTED, a Girl to assist in house Avork and attond children.—Apply Mrs. Ellingham, Liverpool-street. SIR GEORGE GREY'S Exploring Ex peditions in Australia. See Brett's Auck land Almanac. Prico, ONE SHILLING. WANTED, a respectable Nurse Girl.— Mrs Elliott Meyer, Symonds-street, second house past Choral Hall. WANTED to SELL, some Second-hand Timber; also, some Sashes and Doors. Will bo sold cheap.—Apply T. Thorpe, corner of Union and Wollington-streots. WANTED, a Second Waiter.— Apply at the Albert Hotel. COUNTIES, Financial Arrangements, Local Elections, Rating, and Public Works , Acts, 1876. See Brett's Auckland Almanac. Price, ONE SHILLING. WANTED, Two Boys.-Apply P. Hay den, \V akeheld-stroet. WANTED, a respectable Girl about 14, for house work.—Apply to Mrs. Kernot, six doors below Ponsonby Hall. WANTED, for a country store, a re spectablo and intelligent Lad about 16 years of age.—Apply at this office WANTED, a second-hand Bread and and Biscuit Baker, accustomed to small good.—C. Burton, Charcoal Biscuit Manufac turer, Queen-street, WANTED, Buyers of Men's and Boys' Clothing to kiioAV that T. McMastcr hius a splendid assortment; also, large variety of Shirts, Ties, Hats, &c., very cheap.--T. McMas tcr, 212, Queen-street. WANTED, a for a Farm at Mangerc, dairying about a dozen cows, a married Couple, without children. Man to milk and do tho general Avork of the farm, Avoman to attend to housework and dairy. Must possess recom mendations, and be of willing, sober, and indus trious habits, or application Avill be useless.— Apply by letter, stating terms, &c, to H. C. Gibson, Mangare. ANTED, a Girl, about 15, to look after two children and do housework ; wages, 6s. aAveek. Good character indispensa ble. —Mrs. King, Alton Road, fifth house trom bottom. WANTED, by a respectable young per son, a situation to proceed to San Fran cisco ; passage in return for services during: the voyage.— Apply to Mr W. J. Thompson, Post office, Newmarket, WANTED, a General Servant; must be able to Avash.—Miss Doran, at Lina bury and Co-'s. W~~ANTEI>, Tenders to 24th instant, for Erecting a Villa Residence.—Mr. Cameron, Architect. WANTED, the Public to bring their children to see (he throe Niggers danc ing in the window. It is great fun, and in re turn notice the pricos of my Christmas Hoots, Shoes, &c, and if after that you think you can do better elsewhere, don't buy.—AY. 11. Dampier, General Dealer, Wyndhain-streot. Open from 8 to 10 in the morning, and from 7 to half-past 9 evening. Don't forget the niggers. WANTED, a "Girl about 12 or 13.— Apply to Mr. Tudehope, Grocer, Grey street, ANTED to SELL, a very superior Chinese Bagatelle Board, complete on stand, for public or private use.—YVehb's Music Saloon, W'cllcsly-strect. WANTED, as good plain Cook, a thorougldy trustworthy Woman, who is also a good Bread-maker.— Apply to Mrs. Cowie, Bishopscourt, Parncll, between 10 and 11, or 6 and 7 o'clock. WANTED, a good General Servant; must be a good plain cook ; one used to an Hotel preferred.—Apply Provincial Hotel, Pri nces-st rcct. WANTED, a respectable Woman to take charge of a child; references required.—Apply to Mrs. AA rilliams, Fairfield, Rcmucra. ANTED, by the advertiser, a situa tion in a Store; understands Drapery.— Address T. 8., office of this paper. H"TmSEKEEPERS;Waidcd ; an Elderly Woman preferred.—Apply to John Davidson, Farmer, Epsom, or Mr. Lcndrum WANTED, General Servants, Female Cooks, Cook and Laundress, Nurse maids, for town and country.—Miss Colls' Select Registry office^ W~ ET NURSE Wanted immediately.— Mrs. S. Vaile, The Firs, Karangahapc Road. WANTED, a General Servant in a family two miles from New Plymouth, Taranaki, a strong active Girl, Avho can milk and bake bread —For particulars apply to Mrs. Hamley, Wynyard Arms Hotel, Wcllcsley and Symonds-streots. ANTED to Buy, Turkeys and Ceese. Hulmc, Butcher, Qucen-strecJ. P" ~0 RTRAITS of Sir . George Grey, Mr Justice Gillies, and the Mayor. Sec Brett's AUCKLAND Almanac. Price, ONE SHILLING. WANTED, a General Servant in a small family.—Mrs. Haase. Mount St. John, next to the residence of W. Marks, Esq. 0 DRAPERS ASSISTANTS.— Wanted, a good Hand for the Hosiery Department.—ll. Atkins. | WANTED, a good Machinist ; also seven good Tailorcsses. Constant work, good wages.—Apply to J. AYilliams, Yictoria street, and 10, Hobson-strcct. . AORI WAR, by an Eye-Witness. See Brett's Auckland Almanac. Price, ONE SHILLING. W" ANTED to Soil, a bargain, Bay Horse, Spring Cart, and Harness.— Apply T. Evans, at Jamieson's Firewood Yard, Victdria-stroet East. . ANTED to Let, an 8-roomed House, eight minutes walk from the Union Bank, in a most respectable neighbourhood, at a loav rent; also furnished and unfurnished ap partments.—APPly Cheap Furniture Mart, Vic toria-street East, WANTED, three or four respectable Boarders. Terms Aery moderate.— Apply next door to Minnetti's French Bakery, HobsQA-street. HERE to Purchase yoqr Christmas Fruits. Christmas Hams, and General Groceries to the best advantage is no doubt a perplexing problem. Before purchasing else where, call and look at the qualities offered at the Royal Tea Mart, Avhere you can get the choicest Teas procurable from 2s. to 3s. per lb. There you will be pleased both with price and quality. WANTED Known, Selling out Watches, Watches, for Christmas Presents !— Youths' Ladies' and Gents' Watches at 30s below the Auckland prices. Stamped w.ra.ntry given with every Watch.'—X. D. Sykes, late Watch Manufacturer, Turkish Baths. ERRAND BOY.—Wanted, a strong Errand Boy.—Milne and Choyce, Cheap side House. WANTED KnoAvn, Gentlemen's Clothes Cleaned, Renewed, in Colour, and heath repaired ; Colours warranted fast, and not wash off. Dyeing in all its branches done at Edgar's Dyeing and Cleaning Establishment, Wellesley treet East, Aucklq^d, Communications by post prpm'ptly'attcnded 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; or, J. Jenkins, Temple of Fashion, NeAvmarket. All otherg are cougterfpitt "' WANTED to Sell, a4-Roomed House, ' *' in Hill-street, Newmarket, and Freehold Allotment, 28 by 100 feet. Lined and papered, good tank, AYcli-fenced ; £100. /Very cheap, Key nwt .08?.—Apply H.



I ~.' - _ ... T-ar . CORPORATION NOTICES. CI LECTION OF MAYOR, City Council Offices, December 12,1876. It is hereby notified that— Mr William John Huust Mr John Cosgrave Have been duly Nominated as Candidates for the office of Mayor for the City of Auckland, and that a Poll will be taken for the Election thereof on WEDNESDAY, the 20th December inst, at the Mechanics' Institute, High-street, botAveen the hours of 8 o'clook in the forenoon and i o'clock in the afternoon. B. TONUS, Mayor and Returning Officer. Tl/TAYORALTY ELECTION. MR, COSGRAYE'S COMMITTEE ROOMS, HIGH-STREET, Entrance of Messrs. E. Porter and Co.'s Warehouse. A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDER FOR IRONWORK, TIMBER, AND CARTING. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, 16th Dccomber, 1876. Separate Tenders Avill be received at this office until FRTDAY, the 29th instant, at noon, for Ironwork, Timber, and Carting, in terms of conditions to be seen at the Engineer's office. Tenders to be endorsed respectively, "Tender for Ironwork," " Timber," and " Carting." WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. 10. G. T. • HOPE OF PARNELL LODGE, No. 3. On Tuesday next, 20th inst., a Picnic Avill be held in connection with the aboA'c at Motutapu. Members of other Lodges are invited. Tickets, 55., to be had of any of the Committee, viz., Messrs Glcndining, Gladding, Watt, Hay, and Cooper. __ EDWARDES - STREET PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH. A MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT To be folloAved by a CHRISTMAS TREE FOR THE SALE OF Fancy and Useful Articles, Will be held in the SCHOOL-ROOM, TO-MORROW (AVednesday). In the Afternoon at 2.30 till 6 p.m., and from 7.30 to 10 p.m. ; Entertain ment from 7.30 to 9 p.m. Tickets to Entertainment, Is. rUIiIS TM A S PR ESE NT. The Little Beauty Sewing Machine (complete), in case, with all extras, only Twenty-five Shil lings.—The Fitting Shop, High-street, opposite the Police Court. "CUtANCIS FENTON'S ESTATE. Creditors in the above Estate are requested to lodge proof of their claimsArith the undersigned on or before noon of Friday, 22nd instant. A First Dividend will be paid on the 23rd inst. W. 11. FENTON, Queen-street. Auckland, December 9, 1876. Jf O T I C F. The Public Meeting at Newmarket (re Kaipara Railway) is POSTPONED till the 3rd January 1877. F. G. CLAYTON. THE Cheapest mid Best Present to make is one of Herbert 11. Smith's Improved Patent Portable Ovens at reduced prices, from 2..5. upwards; Colonial Ovens from 255. upwards; Wrought-iron House and Ship Stoves, Second hand Stoves, Sec, at tho Auckland Iron Works, Durham-street West. I— •_. 0 R g Ac, _ c, To arrive, per 'Jessie Osborne': 102 BARRELS CURRANTS (NEW CROP). Apply to GEORGE SIBBIN, Corner Mart. OR SALE, at the Market House: Pagnal Cart, Lamps, Cushions, &c, com plete, nearly ncAV. Double-seated Dog Cart, Lamps, Cushions, &c, complete. Pony Basket Carriage, in first-rate order; Single-seated Gig, nearly new; 2 sets of strong Harness; 1 set of Light Harness.—R. C. Greenwood, General Commission Agent. FOR SALE, a nine-roomed House, oppo site One Tree Hill, at Epsom.—For address apply office of this paper. FARM at Pukekoho for Sale ; ISO acres first-class land, situate midway betAvcen Pukekohe and the Railway Station; 100 acres in grass, and nearly all fenced, Avith House and out-buildings thereon.—Samuel Cochrane and Son,JLandand Estate Agents. FOR SALE, in consequence of the Pro prietor leaAdng Auckland, the Lease, Goodwill, Furniture, and Trade Fittings of the United States Dining Rooms, Queen-street, having sleeping accommodation for r>2 persons, and doing a large and profitable business.—For full particulars apply to J. M. and J. MoAvbray, Land Agents. FOR SALE, in Vincent-street, a Large Building Allotment, 66 feet by 300 feet.— Samuel Cochrane and Son, Land Agents, Fort s treet. EVONPORT.—Furnished Cottage, (6 rooms), at Roscbank, delightfully situated, and provided Avith every-, requisite.—Oliver Mays, Post-office Store. EVONPORT. —For Lease, an excellent Cottage and half acre of rich land, £25 per annum.—OliA^er Mays. "VTEWTON.— To be Sold on easy terms, A. at a bargain, a Good Dwelling and Allot ment, £120.—Apply to W. F. Hammond, 12, In surance Buildings. FOR SALE, cheap, a First-class Mowing Machine, made by Ray, Taylor and Co., London Bridge, in good working order, guaran teed for twelve months, at Herbert H. Smith's Auckland Iron Works, Durham-street West. TO LET, Comfortable Family Mansion, containing 9 rooms, with every conven ience, Avell situated near Ad Saints' Church, Ponsonby.—Apply to B, Tonks and Co, - FT.O LET, that substantial Brick Store, JL in High-street, belonging to Low an d Motion.—Apply to John Soppet, No. 8, Queen street. Mrr.o LET, iv Queen-street, opposite JL City Hall, a Convenient Brick Store, consisting of front shop, large airy asphalted cellar, avcll lighted. Upper Floors—ii} all about 1600 feet of floorage—(all rat proof )J Avith good yard and back entrance.— Apply Mr, Stacey %di fining. ! TO LET, in Newton Road (fourth house, from Symonds-street), a fiA-e-roomed house, with out-building, lately occupied by Mr. R. H. Bartlett.—R. Bartlcy, Breakwater Road. TO LET, a Shop in Queen-street, next to Hemus's Star Boot Shop. Terms, £1 per AA'eek. TO LET, that Ciimn^oclious Shop at present occupied by Madame Nelson, Albert Hotel Buildings.—-Apply J. Stewart, Albert Hotel. * TO TET, a 6-Roomed House.—Apply to Mr. Barnes Karangahape Road, NeAVton, TO LET, a comfortable and pleasantly situated Cottage in Popsonb^".—Apply"tq Mr. Lally, Shoehamaii'eGt. W "ANTED KNOWN, avc continue to ' make Trousers to order for 15s.—Phillips's M&rt, Queeh--street. WANTED, the Public of Auckland to Know that I. LEVY is selling LINEN FACED COLLARS (all sizes), from 3io. PER BOX. Would particularly call attention to a LARGE STOCK of CROgS-SIZEn TROUSERS (both of th<* latent and old JaShjoned cut), the i HU'Pa r stew $be o. t»ia«ft in 4 .6. H\ftc^



TH E A T R E R O V A L. Sole Lessee g- J- De Lias. Scenic Artist N. Thornton. Unqualified Success of those Celebrated Artistes THE LINGARDS. THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING, December 19, Positively the Last Night of the Grand Comedy, in five acts, entitled, SARATOGA! Played in America over Five Hundred Times, and at the Court Theatre, London, under the title of " Brighton. Last Night of Mr. Win. Horace Lingard in his great impersonation of Robert Jacket, hisq. Last Night of Miss Ahco Dunning (Lingard) m her great impersonation of Ettio Renungton (Belle of Saratoga). TO-MORROW: First production of the Great Sensational Play in four acts and seven tableaux, entitled, ( THE TWO ORPHANS ! Aftor months of preparation. Grand Scenery, Costumes, &c. Doors opon at 7.30, to commence at 8. Prices:—Dress Oirclo, is. ; Stalls, 2s. 6d.; Pit, One Shilling. -._,,„ , Reserved Seats at Upton's, Queen-street. mEMPERANCE VARIETY TROUPE. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION ROOMS. SATURDAY, 23rd DECEMBER. FAREWELL BENEFIT TO MR. CHAPMAN, Who is leaving by the ship Oran on the 26th December. On this occasion the Troupe Avill be assisted by all tho Local Amateurs of Auckland. Price of Admission :—is. A. C. JAMIESON, Secretary. ELLESLEY - STREET BAPTIST SUNDAY-SCHOOL. A Grand Christmas Tree Entertainment on behalf of Festival Fund will be given as above This Evening. Music, Reading, Recitations, See. Sunday-school Union Certificates, with over 200 Gifts, to be distributed. To commence at 7.30. Admission, Is; Children, 6d. GARDENS SPORTS. It having been decided not to Run the Amateur Quarter Mile Race on Boxing Day, a MAIDEN RACE, 150 yards, open only to those who have neA'cr won an adA'ertised race, Avill be substituted. Prizes—lst, £5, (Cup or Money); 2nd, £1. Entrance Fee, ss. Entries must be made by THURSDAY next, at 9 p.m., at the Occidental Hotel, to _ B ROWN, Secretary. _ QUI HENRY HAVELOCK "LODGE, 0 No. 21,1.0. G.T. The Anniversary of the above Lodge Avill be celebrated by a Tea Meeting and Concert in the Edwards-street School-room, on THURSDAY next, the 21st December, 1870. Tea on the table at 6.30 p.m. Concert to com mence at 8 o'clock. Tickets for tea and concert, Is. Gd. each. Admission after tea, Is. -T^^riTS TER S' "CI ET E. BOXING DAY, DECEMBER 26. ««Sfe__. The C O URT CITY O F *''< 7^-^___ AUCKLAND, No. 3978, intend 'j_W&_W-W_% Celebrating their 13th Annivcr fJc:''-'<'*i£3i&___i sarv by a Prockssion to the 1 "' ••" llnlnffllv RailAvay Station, en route for Kn°vsn° Gardens. The Pro l %'Vr*^ t __nt& I cession Avill leave the Cook r $*_&W__fi__latract lla lat IJ- 30 a>in -' headed ,«'WiSs8 ,BC'?SwsSr by a Band. Members Avill please attend in Regalia. In the Evening a SOIREE and BALL will take place in the Choral Hull. Tea on the table at 6.30 p.m. sharp. Dancing to commence at 9 p.m. Tickets, THREE SHILLINGS each, to be obtaiucd from any of the following Committee— Bros. Auger, Priestly, Taylor. Firth, McMath J. Demnscy, Brown, Garratt, Massey, or A Lady Avi'l have charge of tho Cloak-room, for Avhich a nominal sum Avill bo charged. AY GODWIN, Hon. Sec. to Committee. rjIEMI'EIIANCET3OARDING HOUSE J. BRAME, Proprietor. Visitors from (he country, and Boarders will find this establishment convenient for town business, and at the same time quiet and retired, and offering first-class accommodation, with home comforts.—Address : Upper Queen-street, corner of Turner-street. inr cTb"s"o~n . core s, a. r. v The Company and Band Avill Parade for Monthly Inspection at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday next, the 19th inst, at the Drill Sned. PETER DIGNAN, Captain. 'FEW respectable Working Men can find a comfortable home in a private family, within tAvo minutes Avalk of Queen street Wharf. Terms moderate.—Mrs. Hughes, opposite Dr. Lee's, Albert-street. EEEfc ! j ____ JzJJ "^TOTICE TO PURCHASERS OF A. PIANO S. To Arrive uy the Loch Urr— A feAV of tho Finest PIANOS ever imported, Avhich Avill be sold For Cash Cheaper than any hitherto offered, or may be paid for by monthly instalments. WEBB'S MUSIC SALOON, Wellesleat-street. K3T Pianos from £7, for beginners. Harmoniums, from £8. "_%. MR~S. W. F. JONES Avishes to call the attention of the Ladies of Auckland to her NEW ASSORTMENT of LADIES' DRESSES, And every description of Children's CLOTHING. Also, just opened, a Large case of DOLLS, TOYS, and FANCY GOODS. MRS. W. F. JONES, 20 5, Queen-street, Next to HeAvin Bros. STRAYED on my Premises, Lome street, on Saturday last, a Black Retriever Dog, tanned legs. If not claimed in three days, Avill be sold to pay expenses.—-Walter Knox, Baker, Lome-street. MANUKA U~LOYAL ORANGE LODGE. No. 20. N.Z. A Dinner in connection Avith the abOA re Lodge, Avill be held in tho Lodge-room, Commercial Hotel, Onehunga, on FRIDAY, 29th December, at 8 p.m. Single Tickets, 55.; Double do., 7s. Cd., to he obtained from Mr. S. Morrison, Blacksmith, Queen-street. JOHN COX, Secretary. FOUND, a Purse.—Apply to Stamp _ Clerk at Post-office. LOST, on or about December 16th, a small Pocket-book, containing a cheque for £30, of which payment has been stopped; also a Mate's Certificate and Letters.—The finder Avi 11 bereAvarded by bringing the Governor Brown Hotel. TO RIVERHEAD. On and after MONDAY, December 18, 1876, the li a.m. trip from Auokland. and the 3 p.m. trip from Riyerhead, will he discontinued. Ti. E Table; From Riverhead, 9 a.m. | From Auckland, 2 p.m. J. CASEY & SON. CW. has arrived in Auckland this morn . ing from Otahuhu, and is open to renew engagements as before.—Apply by letter office of this paper. THE HM&iOmest Trousers and Vests in the Province, -Phillips's Mart. T C E D DRINKS, X v ,_, THISTLE HOTEL. FURNISHED Sitting and Bedvoopis, with or without Board, fi. Broughtan Hall, Parnell Rise t Paynftll. TENDERS Wanted for Building two Houses, according to plans and specifica tions to be seen at my office. Tenders to be sent in before Ist January, 1877.—James Reid, Eden Terrace. mO CARPENTERS AND JOINERS, Tenders are required for she Erection of a House in NelspQ_ttx3e_. Plans, &c., may bo seen %\ my office until Thursday,the Ith January, Avhen tho Tenders faro \to be delivered at A 0 clock, J AS. WRJGLEY.



mHE COUNTY ELECTIONS. " THE EVENING STAR " IS A DULY AUTHORISED GAZETTE Under the " Counties Act" and the " Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876," FOR THE INSERTION OF ALL ELECTION NOTICES Under the Act. ** mHE COUNTIES ACT, 1876, AND JL THE REGULATION OF LOCAL ELECTIONS ACT, 1876." COUNTY OF WAITEMATA.—WEITI RIDING ELECTION. It is hereby notified that Enoch Bond, James Inglis, and Heney Lloyd, have been duly Nominated as Candidates for the office |of County Councillor for the Weiti Riding, and that a Poll Avill be taken for the Election of One Member thereof, on Friday, the 22nd day of December instant, at the Polling-place, Weiti, between the hours of nine o'clock in the forenoon and six o'clock in the afternoon. SAMUEL YEOMAN COLLINS, Returning Officer. 16th December, 1876. TfIDEN COUNTY ELECTION. TAMAKI RIDING. All Ratepayers in the Tamaki West, Panmure, and Mount Wellington HigliAvay Districts, are invited to attend a Meeting, to bo held at the ' Panmure Hotel, at 7 p.m., on WEDNESDAY, 20th December, 1876, when they will be addressed by me as a candidate for their suffrages. BARTON IRELAND. Auckland, December 18, 1876. , TO THE ELECTORS OF THE GRAFTON RIDING. Gentlemen,—As Mr. Swanson has been de clared eligible for election as Councillor for the County of Eden, to represent the Grafton Riding, I hereby withdraAV from contesting the election in favour of the aboA*e-named gentleman, feel ing sure that your interests Avill be better serA red by a gentleman of Mr. SAvanson's experience and abilities. With best thanks for the large amount of support offered, I beg co remain, Yours faithfully, W. J. SUITER. TO THE ELECTORS OF EPSOM RIDING, COUNTY OF EDEN. Ladies and Gentlemen,—Having been nominated for the above riding, I beg respect fully to solicit your votes and interest. Being a ratepayer in the Kpsom and Mount Eden district, I need scarcely say that any ability I possess Avill be devoted to tho Avclfare of the riding generally. I am pledged to vote against the adoption of the Permissive Clauses of the Counties Act, Avithout haAdng first consulted the ratepayers as a body. I am, Ladies and Gentlemen, Yours respectfully, RICHARD UDY. EPSOM RI DI N G—COUNTY OF EDEN. TO THE ELECTORS. HaA'ing been nominated as a Candidate to re present the Epsom Riding in the County Coun- ! cil, I have respectfully to inform you that, if elected, my ntmost endeavours shall be devoted to the interests of the Riding generally, giAdng particular attention to the following points :— • 1. To prescrA re intact, the powers and liberties of the Highway Boards. 2. To oppose the adoption of the Permissi\ re Clauses of the Counties Act until the ratepayers are satisfied that such should be accepted. 3. To prevent, as far as possible, any increase of taxation. I am, yours, very respectfully, CHARLES TOTHILL. Epsom, December 16,1876. TO J. A. TOLE, ESQ., CHAIRMAN OF THE PONSONBY HIGHWAY BOARD. Sir.—We, the undersigned Ratepayers of the Newton Riding, County of Eden, respectfully request that you will convene a meeting in the Ponsonby Hall, to afford the Electors an oppor tunity of hearing the views of the various Can didates for the representation of this District in the County Council.—We have, &c, T. H. Hall Neil Lloyd Dunningham & King J. H. Upton and 23 others. IN compliance with the above requisition, and for the purpose therein specified, I hereby com-ene a Meeting of the Ratepayers, to be held in the Ponsonby Hall, TO-MORROW (Wednesday) EVENING, 20th instant, at 7.30 o'clock. J. A. TOLE, Chairman Ponsonby and or Dedwood, District Board. December 19,1876. yOLU. TEEIt ENGINEERS. The Monthly Inspection will be held at the Drill-shed on WEDNESDAY, the 20th instant, at 7.30 o'clock. Uniform: Full Dress, arms and accoutrements. By order, W. ANDERSON, Captain. "VT O T I C E. CHARLES BURTON'S GIFT ENTERPRISE, AVITH WEDDING CAKE AND W TEDDING RING INDUCEMENTS, WILL BE DRAWN AT TIIS MECHANICS' INSTITUTE, ON THURSDAY EVENING, at 8 o'clock, December 21,1876. Gentlemen of the Committee for Drawing the same are respectfully requested to accept this notice. THURSDAY, NOON. VINCENT-STREET. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, BOOKS, ETC. AT THE RESIDENCE OF REV. P. H QORNFORD. E. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions ■ frP m _M Xcv- p- H. Cornford. Avho is IcaA'mg for Sydney, to sell by auction at his Residence, \ inccnt-strcet, on Thursday next, 21st inst, at 12 o'clock noon, His Household Fw&Uurc and Effects, con sisting «? Drawing Room, Dining Room, Bedroom, and Kitchen Furniture, Plated ttooda. Glass and Earthomvare, Kitcher Utensils, &c., l'Rimu Book-case, glass front, and cupboard: 1 Kauri do,, do, a Portable Copper Boiler, a good Sewing Machine, but little used, Also. A portion of his Library TO-MORROW. L. W. EA T O N WILL sell by auction at his Mart To morroAV (Wednesday), at 11 o'clock, 200 bunches Bannawvs 800 Pine Apples 5Q O^ses. Lomond 0 eases Onions



MR. MCCOY, Passenger by s.s. Hero to Auckland, last trip from Melboixrne^ please call at Messrs. Ormckshank & Co.s office, Queen-street. - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22. THE HAY MARKET. FOR SALE, on Friday next, Dec. 22, at 11 o'clock, First-class Double-seated Buggy, equal to new, together Avith good quiet Mare and Harness. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22. GREEN 0 A T S. FOR SALE, at the Haymarke*, on Fri day, December 22, at 11 o'clock, 14 acres Growing Oats, a good crop, on the Farm of Mr Malcolm Clow, Papatoitoi. Wanted to Exchange, a Draught Entire; has had throe good seasons in one locality. ALFRED BUCKLAND. ■\VT ORK IN G 0X E N. For Private Sale, A TEAM OF TWELVE WORKING OXEN in good condition, with Boavs, Yoke 9, and Chains. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22. VALUABLE TRICHORD PIANOFORTE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c, &c, &c. THE subscribers have received instruc tions fom Mr. J. W. Hoare, Avho is leaving the colony, to sell by auction at their mart, Fort street, on Friday, 22nd instant, at 11 o'clock, The Whole of his Household Furniture, comprising—A'aluable Walnut Pianoforte nearly new by Bord, Carpets, Damask and Muslin Curtains, Drawing - room Chairs (damask covered), Lamp, Lustres, Engravings, Bedsteads, Spring - Hair Mattrasses, Washstands and Ware, Dressing Tables and Mirrors, Books, Kitchen UtensUs, Crockery, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20. AT 11.30 O'CLOCK. TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. G. W. B IN N E V WILL sell by public auction, at the Exchange Sale Rooms, on the above date (to close consignments), at half-past eleven o'clock sharp, 26 cases Hawkins' Tart Fruits 20 „ „ Bulk Jams 2 ~ Hams and Bacon, bare 2 „ „ „ McConnell's cloth 3 „ Caterbury Cheese 30 kegs Prime Butter 22 rolls Spiced Beef 70 sacks Barley 60 „ Bran 5 ~ Potatoes 29 cases H. & T. Peak's Jar Jams. Also, 20 cases American Pie Fruits 2 „ Poticd Chicken 10 „ Potted Ham _ „ Potted Tongue i 2 „ Potted Salmon _ „ Salad Cream. Terms at Sale. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20. TTADE SALE. TO IRONMONGERS. IMPORTERS OF GRINDERY, AND GENERAL DEALERS. E. & H. ISAACS HAVE received instructions to sell by public auction, at their Stores, Fort-street, on Wednesday next, Dec. 20, at 11 o'clock, 33 packages, consisting of—Tin Teapots, Spittaons, Cash Boxes, Lamp Globes, Lamp Chimnies, Dish CoA'ers, Plated Goods, Kerosene Lamps. Sewing Ma chines, American Tubs, Brooms, Weigh ing Machine, &c, &c. Also, Under instructions from the New Zealand Ship ping Company, the following Unclaimed Goods:— 802 (in diamond) §16— 1 case Assorted Grindery, ex ' Ocfean Mail' HH (in diamond) I— 3 drums Stockholm Tar, „ J (in diamond) A— 1 case, containing Cooking Range, ex •White Eagle.' !No Reserve. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20. LEASE OF SHEDS ON WHARF. M. JONES & CO. HAVE received instructions from the Auckland Harbour Board, to sell by auction, at their Offices, Fort-street, on Wednes day, 20th instant, at 12 o'clock noon, The LEASE, for Twelve Months, of the SHEDS, A., 8., C, and D., on the Queen street Wharf. Terms of Lease and Conditions to he seen at the Harbour Board Offices. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22. ~ HANDSOME ' ROSEWOOOD PIANO FORTE, BY BORD, THE subscribers will sell at the Rooms, Fort-street, on Friday next, 22nd instant, at 11 o'clock, A Handsome Cottage Pianoforte, in dark RoseAvood case, trichord, full compass, and equal to new. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20. ' CRUSHED LOAF SUGAR, SPERM CANDLES. EX TAMAYA. THE subscribers will sell at the mart, Fort-street, on Wednesday, 20th inst., at 11 o'clock, ex Tamaya, from London, 800 boxes Crushed Loaf Sugar, each 561ba nett 250 boxes Stearine Candles, 16o__ nett, Trade Terms at Sale, SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21. BROADWOOD PIANOFORTE, HOUSE HOLD FURNITURE, FANCY GOODS. Oh the Premises, Hobson-street. FOR UNRESERVED SALE, I fWMte Subscribers have received instruc ? JL tions from Mr. Cousens (who is leaving the colony) to sell by public auction oh the pre mises, Hobson-street, on Thursday, 21st instant ■ at 11 o'clock, . The Avhole of the HOUSEHOLD FURNI. I TURK and STOCK-IN-TRADE, consisting of- i Handsome Cottage Pianoforte (by Broad- wood), Walnut Whotnot) plate glass : front). Mottled Kauri Chest- of Drawers I and Cheffoniers (carved). Mantle Mirrors , Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Feather Beds! PilloAvs, Mattrasses Bedding of all kinds. Oilcloth, Matting, Pictures, GlassAvaro Chairs, Tables, Clocks, Crockery, Toilet Sets, Tea Trays, Toilet Glasses', Wash stands, TinAvare, Kitchen Utensils of all kmas, etc., etc. Also, The Large and Varied Stock of Fancy Goods, comprising articles of all kinds, too numerous to mention, suitable for Christmas and New Yea r'g BPMTO COCHRANE & SON,