Dr. Deamer has been appointed by the Local Board of Health to inspect each case of scarlet fever as it occurs, and report to the Board on the best means of preventing the spread of the disease. This day. Arson. At the Supreme Court a charge against Jenkins for Arson was postponed till next aeßsion, owing to a certain legal flaw. One argument used was that the Cor.oner is interested in the Insurance Company which held the policy ever the building and stock destroyed. Pigeon Match- Dunedin secures the Cup in the inter-pro vincial pigeon shooting match. Dodeon gets the trophy as head scorer with 23 points. The weather is wretched.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Friday. It is understood that Sir Julius Vogel will not return at once to New Zealand after his arrival at Melbourne, but goes to Sydney to confer with the Government there as to the action to be taken by the two coloniea re the San Francisco mail contract, and other mat ters.

MEETINGS AND AMUSEMENTS.

THE CITY HAXL

The entertainment at the City Hall, with its varied and pleasant performances, was well patronised last «vening, as it deserved to be. Mr E. D. Davies gra tified the audience with hia speaking, funny people, and the flashes of wit and merrimwnt issuinpr from the mouths of the ventriloquist's representatives were wonderful in the extreme. Several new songs wera Introduced by Mr and Mrs Empsoa at icitorvals. We wera especially pleased with "The Bears is a Free aad Fetterless Thing." This lady also gave, by par ticular request—" My Johnny, love, is a Soldier." which invariably causes a furore of pleasure. Mr Empson's s^ngs were of the quick, comin type, and loudly applauded. The Brothers Dv Villa" were as remarkable as ever on the horizontal bir and the the traneze. We can onl« repeat that this is the beat entertainment of the kind that has appeared in this city, and the entainm<*nt will be greatly enha: ced on Monday evening next by the appearance of " .Natator the Man-fish."

CASTff, ETO. The pleasant ana lively comedy of "Caste," which has frequently been represented on the boards of the Prince of Wales Thratre, was aguin brought forward last evening by the spirited managers, and ■we were rather surprised that the house was not full on the occasion. Anything from the versati'e pen of Robertson, who occupies a position as a play wright, next to Tnm Taylor, and not far behind the late Dsuglas Jerrold, Is sure to possess genuine attraction. There is life about Robertson's comedies, and they are usually free from vain sentimentalities; being always pictures of human life and real action. Tha comedy or "Caste" was well brv>nght forward. and well performed. The scenery by Thornton, and the accompaniments were apt, illustrative, and strik ing in their suitable aspects. Miss Carry George, ihe deservedly popular ar.iste, was well received in the beautiful character of Esther JEccles, which she assumed with care and fidelity. Miss Patty Holt looked charming as Polly Kccles, the artless country maid from the land wheie daisies grow, red cows low, streamlets flow, and farm cocks crow Mr Lawrenre ss old JSccies was thorouehly at home, and his old man was faultless. Mr Oilier po-traye-1, in his life like way, the characteristics of George. Mr Sam Ponle was the " bam '' indeed of the comedy, and as comical as ever. Mi J> hn Sweeney made an excellent Captain in dress, acting, and appearance ; his military appearance is suitable to ihe position. Mr Charles Se-vila brings his dramatic experiences to bear aucces'fuily in all his undertakings in comedy, tragedy or pot-tiy :hais a player and critic The burlesque of "CinderelU" was repeated w.th equal success, MrsStaile'* 1 hisbe was animated, and Misa Jennie JNye was i igh to perfection as the pretty, fair-haired Prince : Miss Buscbe played the Fairy Princess very •well Throughout the characters were wall sustained. The bill of ihis evening t>rjnouuces "Black-eyed Susan" and ihe " Widows Victim," and at the bottom of the bill we reed the mysterious announce ment "Look ont for WaeatU igh and the Shanghran."

Southern Elections.

(BY TELEGRAPH)

[Per Pres3 Telegram Agency.] WALLACE. Owing to a telegraphic error in the nnm< Iwra polled for Wallace,—Joyce, ' 25,' should have been 85 ; Basstian, 76. CIIVE. Returns from Clive, Waipawa, Kairo, Waipnkuran, Ongaonga, and Wharekakako, have been received. The numbers are: Ormond, 192; Buchanan, 31. WANGANTJI. All the returns are in hut a small one. There was tremendous excitement at the close of the poll. The total result is :—Mr. Bryce, 352; Sir Julius Vogel, 337; Mr. Watt, 187; Mr. Pharazyn, 28. GLADSTONE. At the nomination for Gladstone on Thursday, the show of bands was Turnbull, 15 ; Teschemaker, 9 ; Bruce, 7. Great in terest is taken by all classes. It is likely to be a very exciting contest. .foil on 20th. COLERIDGE ELECTISNT. Polling : Wason, (Abolitionist), 168 ; Toss "well, (mild supporter of Government policy), 162; Bluett, (old member and Abolitionist), 71; Jephson, (Proviocialist), 53. WAIPAIA. The Bruce Herald states that Mr Ireland is likely to. retire from Waitako contest, and thus Mr Basting's (Provincialist), return may be considered certain. QTJEENSTOWN. The polling at Queenstown to-day was : Manders, 93 ; Bradshaw. 37 ; Cope, 4. At Arrow : Bradshaw, 62; Manders, 33 ; Cope, 30. Other returns not yet in. WESTPORT. The declaration of the poll was : Dr. Henry, 487 ; O'Conor, 451. Only two infor mal votes were struck off on either side. One case of personation has already been made the subject of a criminal action. The party is under arrest at Charleston. WAIMEA. The election resulted : Baigent, 88 ; Shep herd, 72. One other small return to come in will not affect the result. No interest what ever was taken in the election, and nothing like half the electors voted. MOTPEKA ELECTION. Hurathouse, 128; Parker, 86 ; Demker, 226. Other returns to come in but not likely affect the position of the candidate. MATAUJRA. The Mataura election returns now received give Wood, 262; Cuohbertson, 143. Two returns are not yet come in, but cannot alter the result.

CRICKET.

Two matches are being played in the domain to-day but as they did not begin till 2*30 ;.m we are unable to publish the scores, 'he matches are: Auckland Cricket Club v. Ponßonby, part played on Saturday, and West End v. Carlton Ciub.

The ceremony of paying over the stakes Won at the late races was gone through last nigHt at the Exchange Hotel. The following is the apportionment of the winnings :- Mr. A. Buckland, £204 ss. ; Mr. James Watt, £180 10s. ; Mr. H. Redwood, £166 ss. ; Mr W. Walters, £152; Mr. Owen McGee, £173 175.; Messrs. Mcftae and Nicholson, £47 10<. ; Mr Gallery, £38 ; Mr J. S Buck land, £23 15s. ; Mr J. Gwynne, £9 10a. ; Mr. J. Rowe, £9 10a. Total, £1005 2s. After the business was over conviviality obtained sway and mine host's champagne was punished severely. FnTy Beautiful Designs to Choose From.

A large shipment as carpets jttst un packed, and now added to the very exfcen Mve stock on view at the City Hall at prices to suit both rich and poor. Tapestry and Brus ■ell, from 2s 9d to 7s; very handsome hearth *ngs to match. Curtains of every description from 5s lid to 555. Extra Good Value in Sheetings and Quilts just to hand. Holloway and Garlick now supply all kinds of Bedding, Mattresses, Palliasses, and PillowB; good Feather Pillows^at 8s 6d. Carpets laid by a "killed hand free of charge. Job Line in i'aßsage Floor Cloth (4a 6d Quality, slightly damaged) at 3s. Floor Cloths from 2to 24 «et wide cut and laid down. Pay a ▼»« to Holloway ami QwHek's ifurnißhing g°JJJ^% HWJ, mA see the eheapeat gQfldj

A TRIBUTE.

(To the Editor of the Eventing Star.) Sir, -1 send you a few lines of "Aspinall's," a little altered. They seem so well adapted to .Mr George Grey's present position, I wish you would iusert them in the Star. * Room for a n obleman to pass ! Not in rich ro^es, nor tr.tppiDgs gay; Ko top necked out hfiforo the glass, But cl*d io sober Grey! A nobleman in heart is he, "With mind for his nobility. Bisoiest—a soul in virtue strong : Bis mms—a heart With candour bright, Which sold bribes nut io what is wrong, Is'or bliidsto what is right: The parent of his courtly race— Behold it! in his open face. He cringes not to thosa above, Nor t amples on the worm below ; ft'isfiirtune cannot cool his love, ■^or fl.it>e>y make it r>ow. Staunch to his friends thro-ighwoeor weal, As is the maguet; to the steal He ©nvie3 not the deepest sage ; He sociffs not at the meanest wight; And all the war that I c do;h wage Is in the cansnof right ; And though hn'a rich in gold sfnd land, He taktjs the poor man's cause in hand. Room for a lord ! ye truckling crew, Who round ewtii's great ones fawn and wind ; Fall back, and look on something new— A lord, at le »st iv mind ; T/iat bravest work in nature's plan, An upright, independent man.

PAPAKURA ANNUAL RACES.

The following are entries for the Papakura Handicap, to be run on, the 29th instant :— PAPAKURA HANDICAP of 100 soys; 20 soys to the second horse, and 10 soys to the third, out of the stakes. Nominations, 2 soys; acceptances 3 soys ; and 2 soy? at the post. Nominations, with 2 soys, to be made to the Secretary, at the Exchange Hotel, Auckland, by 8 pm. on Friday, 7th January, 1876. The Handicap to appear by Wednesday, 12th January; and acceptances by 8 o'clock on Wednesday 19th January.

NOMINATIONS JFOR PAPAKURA HANDICAP. Me1 William Hackmt's b ni Belle of the Lies, C years Mr O. C. McGee'a b m Pc fuoi--, 5 ye-.rs M>- J. Giltrv sb g Ptknraiig* 5 jrar< Mr K. Krk^ood s eh g Tii 4 yea-s Mr William Mcßobert's b m The Belle, 4 years Mr Wiiliiim walter's br h Kingfisher, 6 years br c Isaac Wulton, 3 years eh m Medea, i yearx

W. PBKCIVAL, Secretary.

fHI B VfIWING STAK SATURDAY, JANUARY g 1876



4*K^ ITOJEI WAITARA AND JC NEW PLYMOUTH, jK^^Kffl^*l* 1 Carrying Delegates lor Good S®Sg§aSKß®i&li3' Xemplar Convention, The s.s. GO-AHEAD At 9 a.m. sharp on MONDAY next. W. LODDER rpHE KODNEY ELECTION. A Special MeetiDg of the Central Committee will be held at the Temperance Ball, Albert street, on MONDAST EVENING next, at hslf-past 7 o'clock, to further the interests of MR JOHN SHEEHAN, as Member for Rodney. Mr. Sheehan's friend 3 are specially invited to be present. By order, JOHN KING, Secretary Central Committee. Auckland, January 8, 1876. fTI3E FRANKLYN ELECTION. A Special Meeting of the Central Committee will be held at the Temperance Hall, Albert-street, on TUESDAY Evening next, at half-past 7 o'clock, to further the interests of MESSRS. HAMLIN AIND LUSK, as Members for Franklyn. The Candidates and their friends are specially invited to be present. By order, JNO. KING, Secretary Central Committee. UNSECTARIAN Sunday Services, Lome-street Hall, conducted by Samuel Edger, B. \ , January 9. —Mo-niig: 'Is it possible to love one's ntighhour as oneself and how?" Evening : " To our Young People : Ou improving the time." THE >EWTON KlßK.—Divine Service at the usual hours on Sunday—The Rev Mr Hill o! the Thames, will prrach to-morrow in the Newton Kirfe, at the usual hours, morning and evening pRIMIIIVE Methodist Chapel, ■*- Edwardes-street.—Morning, at 11 o'clock, Key Rav^VV Hairis ; Evening, atc.3o, Key W. Tineley. P~R i M ITTvE Methodist Chapel, Sheridan-street.—Morning, at 11 o'clock, Eev W. Tinsley ; Evening, at half-past 6, Rev. W. Harris, pONGREGATIQNAL CHUKCH, Vy Beresford-street, Sunday, January 9. —Eev. Warlow Davies, M.A.—Morning-, at 11: evening-, at 6.30. pHRISTIAN MEETING-HOUSE ; V-/ Cook-street.—Lord's Day. Worship, 11 a.m. Preaching, 6.30 p.m. Tuesday: Bible Class, open ta the public, 7.30 p.m. RS LEWIS'S Seminary for - Young Ladies. Epsom House, Onehuoga Road. School Duties will be resumed Monday, 24th last MIStJ HILL'S Pupils will resume their Studies on Wednesday, February 2. Hobson-street, January 8,1875. PONSONBY SEMINARY, con ducted by Mrs Hammond —School duties will be resumed on Monday, January 17. TTKITED Methodist Free Church, V>* junction of Pitt and Vincent-streets. Sunday Services.—The Rev W. Lockwood -will preach to morrow morning at 11; evening at 6.30. ITT-STREET WES LEY AN C-'UJKCH,—Sunday Services — Jin. 9.—The Rev A. Reid -will preach in the morning, at 11, and the Eev W. J. Watfcin in the evening at 6.30. B~APJTST CHTJROH, Wellesley street—Sunday Services —January 9.—Key P. H, Cornford, Pastor.—Morning- and evening. A (SPECIAL 'BUS will leave the Greyhound Hotel on Sunday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, in time for the s.s. Taranaki, at the Manu kau. THE Public are cautioned from negotiating two Government Cheques. re spectively—No. 5790, for £190 10s 4d; and No. 6002, for £38 6s. ' NE POUND REWARD.— Strayed, 25th December, from Mr .Applet y's Paddock, Mount Albert, a Dark Chestnut Filly, star on forehead, three years old.—The above reward will be paid on returning the same. OST, a Black and White Spaniel Bog. Answers to the name of "Dapple."— Finder rewarded on returning- same to Mr Mackie, Chapei-street, opposite St Matthew's Ohurch. LOST —Caution.—A Cheque drawn by A.. Buckland in favour of W. Nicholls; amount. £17 The same is stopped payment at' the Bank of New Zealand. ... -f f^sTHREWARD.—Lost, a small 1 \ / enamel ed part of Brooch, set with diamond sparks —Findtr » ill be" rewarded by leaving it at Mr I, Alexander's, JeweJler. FQXiiND, a Bay Pony, saddle and bride. in the i.Tese'ent—Owner can have .it by payirg expenses. J cRAia. DKVONPi >RT.—-IVo Cottages to Let rear tbe Wharf; furnished rooms caa be had on enquiry at the Pobt-office.—Oliver Mayß TO Master Millers. — Wanted a situation as Foreman or Stoneman ; reference from la c employers.—Address " Stoneman," office of this paptr. |_ WANTED to Purchase, any back numbers of the " Auckland Tomahawk," published in 1868 or 1869.—Apply by letter at this office to *' Boz." . WAJSTED, an experienced Man Cook?for the Waiwera (Hot Springs); also a good smart Boy to clean boots, &o.—Apply to R. waham, High«Btreet. WANTED, a Man/thattiaderstauds workm t [ «■ Mowiug Machine. --Apply At the



WANTED, for a Country Hotel, a General Female Servant; also a man to make himself generally useful, mwt be accustomed to horses; references required.— Apply personally at this office on Wednesday between 12 and 1 o'clock WANTED to Sell, on easj r terms, a small newly-built Villa in Ponsonby, a bar gain.—Apply to W. J? Hammond, Shortla. d-atreet. ANTED, a Lady's worked Petti coat lost in Grey-street—Finder rewarded on returning Same to Mrs Lewis, Grey-street. \%7 ANTED.a Young Lady Assistant Vl in a School, Music and English.—AdurcS3 " Schoolroom," at thia office. ANTED, a'Tinsmith for jobbing work. —Peace and Todd, Shortland-street ANTED, an Upholsterer.—Apply to 1 and H. Coolie, 148 Queen-street. ANTED, Tenders for Quarrying and Screening COO yards of 2 inch R/>;id Mt-tal.—Particulars cm be had fiom Oliver Mays, Chairman Devonport Highway Distr ct WANTED to LBT, comfortable apartment? at Parm-U for ono or two young Men with pirtial Board. Ternu moderate.—Appli' at the Stae office. \X/ ANTED, a good General Ser vant—Apply to Mr H. Rees George, Fort- a trofit. before 10 o clock on Monday. \jh/ AJNT.teD, a Respectable person V * as General Servant where another is kept ; must be a good plain Cook ; references required.— Apply any day before one o'clock to Mrs Barstow, Epsom. WANTED, a General Servant, and Girl to assist in housework; references re quired.—Apply at this ollice. ANTED, one or two Families' Washing, or to go out by tbo day, by a re spectable Woman,—Address " Emma," Mrs Abbot's, Victoria and Ilobson-strrets. ANTED, a good Machinist.— Apply to A. R. and F. Goodacre, Boot Upper Manufacturers, Grey-Btrect. W" ANTED to Sell, Eight Pure-bred Berkshire Pips, unequalled in the colony.— E Boucher, New North Road. ANTED to Sell, a Lemonade and Sodawator Machine, on view at Cochrane and Son's, Fort-street. WANTED, a General Servant > re ferences required.—Apply to Mrs Percy Smith, Brighton Road, Parneli. W "ANTED, by a young Lady, a situation as usoful companion or Nursery Governess; salary not so much an object as a com orlablo home — £ ddrcss 7YX, at thin ollice. WANTED, by a highly respectable person, a situation as Housekeeper to one or two gentlemen references can be given.— Apply by letter to J H, at this office. WANTED, a couple of single gen tlemen to board in a widow lady's family on Grafton Road. - Address AB, at this office. WANTED, for Epsom, a respectable Servant as Cook and Laundress, with refcr enc-s.—Apply to Mr Heather, at Messrs. Owen and Graham's, Queen-street. WANTED, a good General Servant for a small fami'y.—Apply, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., to Mrs Nation, St. George's I^ay Road, Parneli. WANTED, a Man and Wife to undertake the manngement of the Waiwcra (Hot Springs) Hotel. — Apply by letter, enclosing testimonials, to R. Graham, High-street. ANTED^ A G,500. best quality Kahikatea Shingleb. delivered at Hamilton. Address by letter, stating lowest price, to Wi Ham Coote, Newton Pout-office. ■ ANTED a Partner with £400 or £500 in an established Country Store.— Apply to D. B Orchard. 5 In»urnnce Bniliiingg. ANTED to Rent, in Auckland, for a term of years commodious premises, Buitable for ihe Wine, Spirit, ißrated Water business Apply by letter to M & Co., at th(H oflicc. WANTED, a situation by a person ■who thoroughly understands the nvmage m>nt of i-heep and cattle ; pood colonial experience- Letters addressed "ShephPrd," care of Mr ,T. M French, 252, Queen-stieet, will receive prompt atten tion WANTED, Students for Civil. Mechanical Architectural, and Ship draw ing, by a Civil Knginoer in practice —Apply at the office of this paper. WANTED to Pell, a bargain, two detach.*'! Cottages near the "-tnckade, with a freehold al'otmcni atid a Rood well of water. Price. 4Mlo.—Appiy to Mrs Paul, Grafton fioad WANT F D, a first-class Milliner.— Apply by letter, Ptatiug experiences »n salary required, to Kilkca.die and Stains, Weliitig ton. WA N TV D Known, that Genuine Devonshire Cyder is 10 bo obtained at ihe Albert Hotel, Que-n-street P/"ANTKD to Let, a House in Sea fip]d View.— *pply at Bennett's Drai er.s Warehouse, 154, Qiiieri-B>r<et '\JL/ ANTED KN«»WN, Dry -torage * * to Let, with or without large yard, at Battye I and Co.'s (late Quick's), Elliott-street, Auckland. WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the number* Handsomely Bound, at a trifling coPt. Music and other Binding done in best styIo.—WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and A ccoxint-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Office, Wyndhain street. WANTED, the General Public to know that J. Alwinger, Tailor (late from Prance and Germany), has commenced business in his new premises, No. 38, Victoria-street, he hopes to meet with such support as hia knowledge and attention to business, and civility to his customers shall command. Gentlemen's and Boys' Suite made to order. Repairs, dyeing, and cleaning, in all its branches, executed at the Bhortest notice. yy ANTED. 600 tons of Old * v Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Load, Mtratz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Hope, and Kagis ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, fee' at BATTYE & CO.'S London Marine Stow Quick's Buildings, Elliott-street, Auckland.—B. M os3. Manager ANTED, Married Couples to Know, that I have Just Opened 25 JNEW SETS of BROOCHES and E 4BRINGS. They will be on view in my window if not pold. F. H. LEWISSON, Queen-street. Auckland. WANT E~D~~K~N"0~W"N that JMOBRJSON is prepared toe?ecvt all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable pricec— Address Newton Koad. Tlf ANTED, * * Intending Purchasers of Eiding Saddles and Bridles, &c, 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. S. Jones, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Importer and Manu facturer, Queen-street. WANTED, a smart young Man to make himself ganerally useful.—Apply be tween 8 and 9 at Army and Navy Hotel. WANTED, two respectable Boys to make themselves generally useful —Apply W. L Roth, Cabinetmaker, Victoria-street East, near Greyhouud Hotel ANTED' KNOWN, that the Ee pairs or Sewimr Machines wiL still be carried on and a few of the highest cla-s oca kept on bale at the Fitting Shop, rthortland-street. WAN T~E D ~nrN~d~W~N, ALEX JAS. BROWN, Working Man's Architect, ig preparing designs and working draw ings ior Villa Residences, Farm-houses, Cottages, &o , &c, at a low nominal cbargt-, for the advantage of small capitalists. Esttraa'ed quantities aid cost o< work supplied free.— Brivate residence, Uuion-sireet, Auckland ANTfcD KNOW , R. Pavis's Boxing Room will open every Sa'urriay evening, opt osite the ScoMa Hotel, Hobson-i-treet, and on Monday t venings for Class ; ami on W dnei da^B at Piiriit-ll ; and every Friday evening at th< j Suffolk Ho'el Po' b mby, for Class on'y Lessor giv^n at Gentlemen's own residenct-s Terms morale. W~ ANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Rails, Palings,-. Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings,' &c., at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Koad. All. orders attended to with despatch. W~ ANI'EJJ KiNOWJS, that D. Gocpib is prepared to supply 9»U kinds of Timber and other Building: materials, ineliufjn Bophf'S, XtQQ**, MouJ dlflge, Browl Ximlwr, Houwi Block*, frosts, Rniti, &»r«toood tfallQwi, SU»n», Iroa Bark and Bins Gma Laths, Shingles, .Sic., &0., at the Qiveit f^HiMket price, Xt hl« Vaid , Cuitora-houw



WANTED Known, that Servants can wait on Ladies from 11 to 12 a.m , and from 2 to 4 pm, at E Henry's Registry Office, Shortland-street. WAN IS'at Hatmaford's Kegistry, High-street:—Nursegiils for Gentlemen's families; Fomale servants, for town, suburbs, Coro mandel Thames, MahuraDgi, Gisborne, Botorua, Eileislie, Panmure, and Wangarei; Ploughmen; Farm Couple (middle-aged) ; and Female Cooks. IDILECTOEAL DISTRICT OF E D E 'X The Declaration of the Poll will be made at the Public Hall, Kewmartot, on TUESDAY, the lltb ia&t.nt, at 3 p.m. R. C. BAESTOW, Beturning Officer. nnENDERS FOR HORSE-PEED, ETC. _» *~~ Town Cleric's Office, January 8, 187 C. Tenders for the Supply of Hon?e-Feed for Two Horseß will be received by the City Council, in accordance with terms and conditions to- be seen at the Office of the City Surveyor, Canada Buildings, Queen-street, until noon of Monday, the 17th inst. Tenders to be endorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. nno BUILDERS AND CARPENTERS. Tpnders are invited up to noon of Satnrday, the 15 th instant, fur th« erect on of a Dw°]ling-nouso in PiOßjie< t Tirrai c (off the Ponsonby Road) Plans aixl Kjiecficanons at my residence, Nelson streot, near Gas Works. ROBT. BARTLEY. O OLID ROCK BATH COMPANY. A Meeiing of the Shareholders of the Solid Rock Bath Company, will be held at Mr Asher's Store, on MONDAY next, January 10, at 7.30 p to. r'V.O LET, at the North Shore, a * Peven-roomert House on the Beach.—For par ticulars, atply to Holmes ltroth-is. f OT~ G. T. Jh. Q —— —— The Representatives and Members of the Order going to the Grand Lodge Session, at Hew Plymouth, are requested to take notice that the s?. Go-ahead will leave Oiiehuiiga Whatf, on MONDAY next, the 10'h instant, at 9 a.m. prompt. Tickets, 55s each, to be obtained on board, available for one month Tin train leaves Auckland at 7,15, and a 'bus will l«ave the Grand Lodge Office, corner of Queen and Shortland-streets, at 7.45 a m. S. BROOKING, G W. Secretary, New Zaiilaud Norih. Bth January, 1876. 'OOYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. Thiß Company's Book or Shpet Almanacs, for the \ear 187 C, can be obtained on apj.l cation. oEO. W. JONES, Agent. Office : Hobson'fi Buildings, Shortland-sireet. lßt January, 1870. A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM- J\_ MAR S< HOOL. (Affiliated to the University of New Zealand). The First Quartor will commpnee on WEDNES DAY, 2nd February. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. T ODGE MANUKAU7~S~C. The OPKNTNG of the above Lodpe, Postponed from the 6th instant, will take place on MO.ND&.Y, 10th instant at 6 pm. vpe ial 'Bni leaves Gieyhound Hotel at 5 p.m., re turning alter ceremony. M. NICCOL E. W.M. Elect. January 8, 1870. jTVNEHUf-GA WESLEY AN CHURCH. Tbe Annual Scrmonß on beha f of fhi> Sahhath wch r>ol in coniv ciion with tlie nbovp < huruh, will be pieachi d on Suuday ii'-xt; in the m rning by th« Rev. Mr Whewe 1, and in the ev< nln»r hy the Rev. W J. Wil'iams Collections on ea^h occasi n. ■ pLOSE BROTHERS, Dealers in Choice TEAS AND GROCERIES, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. FOB> SALE, a pretty Verandah Cot tage, in William-street, off WeUington-gtreet. with Freehold * Hot went. The Cottoga in in ex cellent order Price, £210.— J. M. LENNOX, Estate < Agent, Auckland. FOR PALE, on tbe Mount Eden ■Road, a comfortable Four-roomed Verandah Cottage, with good workshop and fowl-house ; free hold allotment, 25 x 120 Price, £130.-J. M. LEN NOX, Estate Agent, .Auckland. FOR BALE, a Farm at Titiranoi, fronting the Manukau Harbour. There is a first-class orchard ; also, a good four-roomed Resi dence. The property is let for £24 a year. Price, £180.— J. M. DiJSNOX, Estate Agent, Queen-street. FOR SALE, at Mount Roskill, a ■ Farm of 20 Acres, with small Mouse, and giod ran adjoining. Price, £300 ; £100 fash, balance c*n remain on mortage —J. M. .LEIN.NOX, Estate Agent, Queen-street. FOR SALE, a comfortable Four roomed Cottage, in excellent order, in CarMon Road, near to Newmarket; freehold allotment. 33 x 168. Price, £160.— J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. FOR SALE, a first-class investment, Two Shops in Pitt-street, doing a first-class business and lee for 28s per week ; freehold allotment 33 x 90. Price, £500.-J. M. LENNOX, iistate t gent, Auckland. FOR SA^ E, in Upper Queen-street, Two Houses, one of*Kiv»i and the other Three Rooms; frtei old allotment. 41x121 There is a good well <>f wate«-. Price, £30J.—J. M. LKNNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. pOX'S CREEK.—Six Acres freehold *> -' KorPa'e L,r £100.—J M LKNNi X Estate Agent, Auckland. TO LET, on LensA, those command ing p-emisew in i hor Imd and Kott-utreets. X.own as Hcbson's liv ldiu;s, at pri-Bint in the occupation of M'Sfrs! Me rmur. Sbera «nd o. Poos-ssiou can be given on the Ist July next;. VV. J. (J^WKWELi , Vulcan Lane. { HE CO I LEGF AND Gft'^MAAR 1 SCaouL, AUCKLAND, N.Z. An Engli'h Mas er in required for the. Auckland College and G-iammar School. Candidates will be ex pected to give satisfactory proof of Bucces* as Teachers and of ability to prepare studtnts for examination in i.he trgli-h subjects prescribed by the University of r<ew Ze lind, tor the Degree of B.A. The salary, which wlil be at the rate of £3.0 per annum, will be increased by the Board of Governors after a period of successful service. £arly application la invited. It is <i«»tr*blla tlxat ti« genttotnan «pu(>int»t »)iouUl •i>t«r ni-ou hUI A,W»* M WOK W j.m>»lble «rtar l*t fgMAMjr, fjREDBJlici?; J, MOSB, . . Sfwttury,



T>BINOE OF WALES THEATRE. j^ THIS (SATURDAY) EVENING, January 8, BLA.CK-EYT,D SUSAN ! "William (bis greatimpersonaiion).. R. W. Lawrence Dolly ja»ynu,wer Jenuie Nye To conclude with THE WIDOW'S VICTIM! Jerry Clip, with imitations of Messrs C. Kean, W. Hobkinu, E Bandinann, V. M. Bates, and others Look out for CHARLES WHEATLEIGF and TEE SHAUOHRAN! ]SJ O T I C E. In consequence of the vast amount of preparation required in getting ready in the various branches of WILS ON'S PALACE AMPHITHEATRE AND CIRCUS, The Manager regrets that he will be unable to arrange for an OPENING NIGHT before MONDAY NEXT, the 10th INSTANT, Hoping that the Auckland Puplic will see the [ di'temma in which I am placed, and will flock to the Circu* in increased numbers on Monday evening, I remain, Yours respectfully, JOHN WILSON, Proprietor and Manager. N TTT ILSON'S PALACE AMPHITHEATRE AMD GRAND CIRCUS HAS ARRIVED By the Mikado from San Francisco, NUMBERING THIRTY ARTISTES (Ten Ladies and Twjikty Gents), Each a Bright Particular Star in their different Specialities. A LARGE STUD OF HIGHLY-TRAINED AND EDUCATED HORSES That have been acknowledged by all who have wit nessed their performances, to be AS NEAR PERFECTION AS POSSIBLE. ¥BT The Manager, Johst Wn,sou, will rely entirely on the merits of his Circus Entertainment for the patronage of the public. THE AMPHITHEATRE Will be fitted up wiih especial care for the comfort of Visitors, and THE GRAND INITIAL PERFORMANCE Will be given on MARKET SQUARE, ON MONDAY EVENING, January 10, 1876. FACT* SPEAK FOP. THEM-ELVES, aid when we hssert that we have a i-pleudi'J, »a!i n ed aud com plete Circus, both la peifoim-jrs aud hor es, we o^lj state fact< tLat h»vt> beenpr-.ved ad aeknowleged by the PUBf.IO, the PRE-S and th? PROFES*ION. Since our last visit to ucklind tn y a<-s «go, we have visited aimost every part of 'he Old Lund World, »nd have rcceiv d the p uditc of ml.ous; of cour.-e, many oi ihem comn g stveial times, I rso var ed, bo i ■terestinjr, aud ho Hmminu is bo our entcr tsinmeut thai nobody ever tires of it. Kemrmbericg how well you patronised us, and bo deeply do we appreciate your kindness that we feel determined to cuido all our former tffoits, and produce an enter tainment worthy of your support. Wilson's Circus has became a household word nearly all over the worid to (big and little). Ah ! yes, many big ones were little enough when their hearts beat double tattoo when our grand circus, beaded by the band chariot, the caparisoned horses, the cunning little ponies, and the old clown " burst en their view. 1' Here ibe scenes of the past,the "early dayn,"return to their memory, joyous souls with bright beaming faces, old age with its contented smile, youth with all its sounding gladness, and virgin hippy childhood gcreamiDg with delight, all turning out to WELCOME WILSON'S GRAND CIRCUS. r\ I T? V H A L L, IDS' TWO HOURS WITH E. I>. DAYIES AND HIS TALENTED -COMPANY! POPULAR PRICES-3s, 2s, Is. Monday—First appearance of CS* NATATOR, THE MAN-FISH ! Who Eats, Drinks, and Smokes under water, in a mammoth Glass Acquarium, in full view of the audience. SATURDAY FTG-eT'S Entertain ment Committee.—J. W. Carr, Esq., Chairman; Mr Joseph Syms, Hon. Treasurer; Mr Charles B. Andrew, Bop. Secretary; Committee: Mrs Homer, Misses Carr and Coleman, Messrs. Waite, Syms, Andrew, Hitchens, Menzies T. W. Carr, Drummond, Meldrum, Tremain, Carter. Brown. Marson, and Eraser. Time and place of meeting for the trans action of bUßiuecß : Wednesday evenings, at 8 p.m , Young Men's Rooms, Wellesiey-street.—By order, Charles B. Andrew, Hon Sec. NO RW IC H UN IO N FIRE INSUBANCE SOCIETY. [Established a.d. 1797 ] The Hecurity afforded by thin old-i'f-tabMshed office is unquest'nabl ■; if is most rav.'ii'ablj' know* tlirounliout thp world for i's i>r..;m.-tit■ s* in *etiie mpntK; its/r (filiations are ib ral; its rktrß'uf Pre miums ere bat-eii at the loyirt'St t-ompn'i'ne wl'h thi s.fi-ty of the Ass., ed ; ami its n-c.-ii i> a-ea-1 ri-tiun- (i in me Co ony f rinvi'Btni •!■(, affordhijrihea'iv.aiuitri^ 01 ft Local lußtituti n, comidned with thefsuarani.ee of a Weiilt'iy Engiiah Pro! rii-tory. Rent, mwy be insured l>y *i eeia! a«;reem--ut for,Jii months. Every information can b" .b! ill -<i st the S. ciety's Otliots, liank buildups, Queeu-atreet, otj application to JAS. B GRAHAM, Agent J1 O R SALE. A STEEPLE ENGINE, suitable for a paddle steamer, cylinder 31 inch diameter, S feat 0 inches Apply to UtfM*9u«,,H.&S.9. Company (UmMM),



AEESPKOTABJ-E Toung Lady can be accommodated with Lodg:ng«, with or ■without board ; only one other lodger.—Apply to Mis Joliusoii, {op of Grey-street. MADAME MOLL EH will resume her singing and Piauo Lessons on MONDaY next, 10th in*t.—The Hermiagf, Prinoes-slre-t. FOR SA» E, at a very low prioe, a good and well-built F»ur-roomed Veranriah Cottage, with good well and freehold abetment, 34 x 100 feet, in one of tiie best parts of Ponsonby. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. T^OR S * LE, cheap, one of the best JL and most oentrall; simated Farms in Matakftna, \ comprising' 18i acres of firnt-class land. luO acres ail iv good grass, and divided into paddocks, a large portion cf which is fenced with good quick-thorne fences ; a Garden and Orchard of two acres, together with 8 roomed House, and all necessary ouf-buildings, with large navigable river running right inio the Farm, close to the falls of a powerful fr^sn. wat^r st f-am, which belongs to the property, and i" capab'e of drivinu: machine ry equal to 40-h iree po^er, all the ye r round, together wi>h a very wupenor Freestone Quarry, th stone Jrom wlucb has been highly approved of by many competent judges Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. /-"IABLTON Academy, Hobson-street, V^ Day and Wight School lor Beys and Girls wi H Re-open on Monday, 10th January.—C. B. Andre tv, B A January C, 1376. QTEAWBEKRIES and CKEAM, of O the finest quah'ty, dally, at Mason Bros.' P» ,rnel Nurseiy. STRAYED, from a paddock in 'fork street, Parnell, a Brown Horso. with wlxite star on foreliead, white hiud foet.—The finder •w.lll be re warded on returning it to Mr Owen Jones, VarnelL AN ESTABLISHED PACT! JOHN SMITH IS ON TUB RIGHT SIDE—NOT THE WRONG!!! I beg to announce to my numerous patrons I have JUST OPENED 29 CASES OF DHAPERY & CLOTHING, Which will be SOLD at the same astonishing, LOW PEICEB as all the Goods which have been purchased from me since 1 opened my New Drapery and Clothing Establishment The following are the contents of the above Cases, In. addition to my very Large and Varied Stook j of upwards of i deso,ooo. 4 cases Prints, all at 6>£d, ■worth 9)£d N 2 „ Brown Hollands, from 6#d 3 „ Dress Materials, fnm 6>£d 2 „ Horrock's Longcloth, from s^i 1 ~ Aberdeen Winceys 1 „ Josephine Kid Gloves, 2s 6d> CLOTHING. 2 cases kelson Gal»tea Coate, 26s 61 2 „ Nela n Tweed uits, from 62s Q5 1 Kelson Tweed Trouße>s «.nd Vests, at 26- 6d 1 „ Nelt-ou Iw> ed Tronsprs, at 163 6d 1 We^t of t nglaud T«'itd 'lr users, at 10- 6d 1 „ Bo.is'ana Youths? Twfed *'ui:s 1 h' ys' Knitkri-liocke Suits 2 ~ T».)-Au hr M. les, fr m7s 9d I ~ Oxford Fl»x hhina irjui6s9d 1 „ Crimean Shirts. 7s Od 2 „ Tioua^rs a..d Ves'd, 19s 6d 1 ~ Txcusers ana Vtsib, 22« 6J. J S. does not particularly request the public to purchase his clothing, or any other Goods, butmeiely invites an inspection, which will be sufficient to con vince the most economical purchaser that all Goods sold at his Establishment are fully 30 per cent lower than any other house in Auckland, as he buys for Cash (and sells for Cash only), which, enables hi™ to defy competition. X beg to take the opportunity of returning my sin cere thankP to my very numerous old customers for their continued patronage, also to the public in general for the very liberal support accorded me since my return from England to Auckland. JOHN SMITH, QUEKN'-STBEET (Next to United Service Hotel), pHEAP DRAPERY . FOR THE Christmas holidays! C\ H E A P OL OTHING FOR THE OhRISTMAS HOLIDAYS! H. ATKINS , Will offer to Buyers of CHRISTMAS DEAPERY ana CLOTHING, Special Lines in Dress Materials Black and Coloured Silks French Muslins Sleeveless Jackets, Capes Lace Goods, etc., etc, At the Lowest Prices in Auckland. ALSO, Long Gurtiins Quuts, shtetirgs Xtflile Linn, aiid Xfaucfceßtei Goods, Thi Cheap. Pt iv Auctilarjci Buyers of Clot! ing will find a Large Stock.to eelici froiu, and tee ■ Prices d^cldidly the Lowest iv AMokJuucl. Fu chuseißOf Chrittmas Outflth wl! not be charged for Ties, Cjllars, Bracts, &c, &o, Lt Jr^e Buyers o D apery and Clothing supplied at '■ VVlioleßalo Trie P. ,■■•'■'"■ • "/v :: ' ' -



"VfORTH SHORs-.-For sale, two •*■ Cottage s on the> B<-aoh, magnificently situated, the prr*p<) ty of Mrs Bicklsam.—Aypfy to B. and E. Dude.r, Honce and Land Auems. HPO LET, the Phop occupied by.-Mr JL T. Barnett, Pork Butcher, opposite the Thistle Hotel.— v Pi ,iy to T. Baraett, Pork Butcher, next fJ r O BUILDERS. Tenders -will be received before 4 p.m. on Thuts dav, f p 13V January, for Building ar. Addiuuu U ». House at Epsom. JAMES BABER, *rohitecfc OKAFTON ROAD and East-atreet. *-* Mrs. Walter Munro Wilson and the Missef Supples Pupils will re-assemble on January 13, J876. Vacancies lor Boarders. HP** LET. in Victoria-street, a Shop h acd Dwelling-house, with brick rrontigp, emit able for a small dtaler—*ppJy to J. l'him.p on, Ui\ cer, Yictoria-ptreet. 'I U LKr, with immediate possession, the £,liopß lately occupied 1y M Dyson, Drapa<- Queen-street.— A pply to R. Hume, Insurance Buildings. RESPECTABLE Female or Young Man can he accommodated with Lodg ings with or without Board.—Apply Thos. Beaumont Tinsmith, Hotson-street. - — rpEJNUERS FOR GAS-FITTING! Tenders for Ga«flitting to Newmarket Hall will ba received up till TUESDAY EVKNIsG, at 7 o'clock. Specifications may be seen at thia office. The Building Committee will meet in the Reading room on Tneaday .Evening, at 7 o'clock, to receive Tenders. Trustee* will meet at 8 o'clock. J. H. WITfIEFOKD, Secretary, GRAND ORANGE LODGE OF NEW ZEALAND. The ANNUAL MEETING of the above Lod*e ■will be bed in (he Young Men's C risfian Association Rooms W«l"-sle>-street on TUESDAY Eveniutl, the llihii.siant, at 7 30 o'clock, at winch the mtn-bera are requested to attend. By order of the Grand Master. January 7,1576. /JNEHI7NGA COACHES. JOHN BRIERLY Desires most respectfully to return thanks to the inhabitants of Onehunga, Epsom, and the public generally, for the very liberal patronage he has re ceived since he commenced running his Coaches, and begs to state that he will continue the same hours of Starting with the addition of a Mid-day Coach, which, will leave Onehnnga at 1 o'clock p.m., and Auckland at 3 p.m. Onehunga, January 6,1876. AUCKLAND MODEL TRAINING SCHOOL. In Union with the Society op Abt3, London. choeal hall, symonds-stbeet. The next Quarter will Commence on MONDAY, 24th January. Any information in reference to <hts Institution can he obtained on application at the School, on and after Monday, the 17ih instant. JOSIAjE MaRTTN". Bead Master. IROWN PkINOSS GOLD MINING ' COMPANY (LIMITED). A Call (the sixth) of One Shilling per Share has thii day been made on the capital of the abeve-named C ju>p*ny payable to the at the office of the Company, Bank Buildings Auckland, on or before the 28th day of January, 1876. H. W. HEATH, Secretary. Auckland1, 7th January, 1878. ON SALE, Ex Star of Germany, Alacgregor, && Dried Apples. Hill and Hartridgeß Fiahing Linei iNew Ling Fish Quicksilver A general assortment of Tinned Goods, consisting of Mf-ats, Soups, Fish, Fruits, and Vegetables Preserved Potatoes in J£ and #-cwts. J. and r. Sinclair's Irish Mess Pork in barrels; extrt India beet Beef in tierces Kirby, Beard and Co.'c best Sea Fish Hooks, Shark ditto, Shifting Grains, Lines, Eods, Winohea, Swivels, Eel Hooks, and requisite Tackle • Bagots" Extract of Meat (Liebig's process). Took first prize at the Melbourne Exhibition of 1875 See Australasian of Sept. 25, 1875. F. E COMPTON. Qupcn-stri'et Wharf. , P O R S A L E. To Akhive, per ' Caejsatio ' j 3-cw! S c m Hanjnii-r 1 Power-£e*reif i rilling Machine 1 2«fi bed liin cenue; iJcrew-cutting ti>sp Lath© 1 16. ~ 9£ I f*r a I g Maih'ne, to piano loft, x aft, and' ahe ■n 3ft oecp n \hc tables <g oc »ho h i2o .al. vertical, =nd * r.lar cute 1 Do <i . -til x 2ft and t- ke t- 2fi deep I-:RUWN", CAMPBELL ft, CO. r£ O BUI L D E R S, Tenders are invited up to Friday. 14th Jinuary. for the Erection of Brick Premises in tthordandi street. Plans, specifications, and particulars at my offioe. High-street * ' T. B. CAMERON, Architect. p A R N E L L. FOR SAI E—The delightful and conveniently situated property of Mrs Stratford, in Selw-ra Terrace, comprising Large Allotment, with Brick Residence, good Stable, &o. Immediate possession if required Prica, £350 FBATXB BBOS, 9, Inaurmnoe Baildiiiga. TDESDAY, JANUARY 11. CITY MART. UNRESERVED SALE OP DRAPERY CLOTHING, ETC. ' GRANT & MORTON O AYE received instructions to sell A-»- by suction on Tuesday next, tt 11 o'clock, General Drapery, Clothi«g, Ac. Also, 2 cases Tweeds and coatings 1 case Muslin Kubas For Unreserved Sale, . Terms at' Sal*. TUESDAY, JANUARY It ROOM PAPERS ! ROOM PAPERS J H E. ft H. ISAACS AYE been instructed to announce for sala by auction at their Booms Fort o olock °n ueed*y next» lh» llth in»tant", at H 6 cases New Paperhangings. abor-t SOOOpifcw, au latest and most modern patterns. >-o Hei-erve. ~^ TUt.feDAY, January 11. s SPLENDID TRICHORD PLANOFO^TE i. OSFWOOD BUREAU, DRAV-ijJgI BOOM SUIT^.TKLESCOPsC T'JN". ing Table,. PiCiLrk^iJ, glass \Va;RE, &c, ic. HR bafe. received! ■in.,■';... strnciio-'s from Mr« B ctem (wbo h:\a $Ifr the o- o v., to &I! at her late i:sdeic> top of- G.vo Jtj-d,, i.m Tuesd.y, liih Jf>:u-yy at U ~ ,I'h.- AVli^Jof her Va uablo IT ■■vtweiol. Fu til >;.; in'iS '/h-fis ihg of gp^eiiflid .!" -c orf Piano- : i :"<>'■• c b Z iglor,.i;i h rdsomr vr^ r.r,i c'B«e. ,*iil co-p.iss ; >/vaU<'gaiiy, • f-ti •}.b's ) jbst< wo it Bureu Green P»ta'--Bk Puit<? "ivh.t n^ts p«r W«x Lxmpe. Fend»r ar.e_lfn.n= P.em ?» Oft pots, pa-r Globom, rtuitiif TecJi *coj-e. Muho^any Dining TilJe with" e<trm l<ia^es, Out G'assw re, Pl»tedw,i»e s*ofa«,^ Arm Ohair. iaaii-s^ated, Mdeboard, Clocks,^! Dinner Tea a.d DewrtServices Te» TJn? Guns. Bevolvers, Book t.use, SraW»n4 Iron Bdn fads, Msir Mattrasse", Alarbl -top W"»h-standß, Toiletwue, Chesta. X>aaim£.^ ,:.-'■ <T«lkta;a#a^ v W^drobe, *o,ic. ' ' ' ' " ;■'"•■'-■.' ■-:■ /Also, ■ --■"- '' -