-lad's side. This is the third accident in the <ne family this year. One son lost his / ! through drinking boiling hot tea out of ,* teapot; one was drowned, and the other shot. The Government offer a free pardon to any person giving information, as to who attempted to set fiie to the shop in Hastings street early last month. PRESENTATION TO MRS FAIR CHILD. Mrs Fairchild, wife of the Captain of the Hinemoa, has been presented by tho Govern ment with a handsome set of diamond ear ringS and locket to match, for the services rendered by Captain Fairchild in recovering the broken end of the Cook's Straits Cable. Captain Fairchild refused remuneration on his own behalf. Tho " Telegraph " says it learns there is a probability of tho Government losing Captain Fairchild's services, in the course of a few months. THE GOVERNOR TO VISIT CHA THAM ISLANDS. The " Telegraph" paper also states on authority, that the Governor will shortly make a trip to Chatham Islands in the Hinemoa, returning to Wellington by the West Coast of the Middle Island, calling at the various bays and harbours. DUNEDIN, this day. NEW SUPREME COURT. The Government are considering the suitability of the Provincial hall for Supreme Court purposes. The "Clutha Leader" says Mr Macau drew has written to the Governor, com plaining that letters addressed to the Superintendent were detained at the Post-office and handed to Mr G. McLean. The Harbour Board's now dredge is to be tested next week. The Board appears determined to accept a contract for the channel before they vacate offices if reasonable tenders come in. RIFLE FIRING. In the match at Anderson's Bay, Vol. Cohen, of the Artillery, made 09 out of a possible 112, at 200,300, 400, and 500 yards, the several totals being 28, 22, 25, and 24. ROW IN THE TASMANIAN LEGIS LATURE. The following is a short account of recent extraordinary proceedings in the Tasmanian Parliament :—ln the Council, attention was drawn to Mr Meredith, Treasurer, having, in the Assembly, used words of most m gnlting character in reference to the Presi dent of the Council. A message was sent to the Assembly demanding an apology. Though ample time had been given him for consideration, Mr Meredith absolutely refused. The Attorney-General moved that the Council message be read that day six months. All Ministers voted for this, but the motion was negatived on the casting vote of the Speaker, and the debate was adjourned. The Council, on being informed of'this, to mark their sense of the course pursued by the other Chamber, adjourned for three months, thus virtually bringing the session to a close. [PRESS TELEGRAM AGENCY]. DUNEDIN, this day. .CHANNEL TO PORT CHALMERS. The Harbour Board yesterday determined to call for tenders here and in Auckland, Christclmrch, and Wellington, for the cutting of a channel. The work is to be completed within 21 months from March, Tlie Chinese giant arrived by the Albion. THE RACES. Grand Stand Handicap, 40sovs. Kingfisher, Sst } Steamer, 6st. 41b Haphazard. 7st. 71b * Consolation Handicap. Glengarry, 7st. 1 Wild Deer, Gst. 71b Steamer, (tot* 101b « LYTTELTON, this day. Sailed : Kcnilworth, for Auckland. CIIRISTCHURCH, this day. PROVINCIAL LIBRARY TRANSFER RED TO CANTERBURY COLLEGE Mr. RoUcston has agreed to hand the Provincial Council library over to the Can terbnry College, subject to its being re turned if the authorities object to the faction. The Board of Governors; erf the Canterbury College propose to establish a school of agricultural chemistry and an experimental farm of 300 acres. M ___--- HOKITIKI, this day. ThcLcarniOuthquotesGoldenFie C^ext^nded

VOLUNTEER INTELLIGENCE.

NO 3 V VICTORIA! COMPANY * RETURN MATCH. The return match between the above com r nicVwns commenced this afternoon; at one Sck precisely, afthc Mount Eden Range. The rani was in first rate order, con se ue it upon the recent gentle showers wich laid the dust. There was, moreover, ? casant breeze, which had a refreshing _nd aSreeabie effect. At the opening hou ££&£s*&%& *■ 'n,fiil; Morrow, »«d Bio Victoria Compa..y expenses.

(PER STAR CARRIER PIGEON.)

i"'° SS' TWO HUXDKKD YABDS.

CRICKET,-This Day.

(PER STAR CARRIER PIGEON.) Ikvn b. Cotton, 0 ; Carter, «$£ wickets. _ .

SATURDAY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT.

The programme for rehearsal at the V.M.C.A to-night, noticed in our last issue, is of a varied character.

We liave received a copy of a little book containing a sketch of the " Life and Times of Patuone," by Mr. C. O. Davis. Tlie Hon. Mr. Whitaker, accompanied by Captain Frasor, returned from the Thames to-day.

THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1876.



tliui an alarm) last n^.^fdSt in that .same house. I think it is due t the neigW»oiiv« that an w^y houW v made. °Son JG ti,i.,y i, evidently ve> i« J -in the state of Deuwavk. At aU■ eveut 4he punishment for such carelessnes should be made so severe .*s J?i^en -such au occurrence again,



/^PENING OF THE NEW PRIMITIVE V./ METHODIST CHURCH. FRAM_C_,__r KOAD. The OPENING SERVICES, in Celebration of the Erection of the above Plaoe of Worship, will be held on tho 10th December. FIRST SUNDAY:—CONSECRATION SER VICES, at 6 a.m. Morning, at 11 o'clock. Rev. W. Tinbley. Aftornoon, 2.45, Rev. Titos. Hodgson. Evening, 6.30, Rev. W. Harris. At the close of each Service, a Collection will be made in aid of tho Building Fund. WESLEYAN CHURCH, Pon«onby.— Sunday Services, in Mr. Addey's School room.—Morning, at 11, Mr. Hogg; Evening, at 15.30, Mr. Welsman. ESLEYAN CHURCH, Union-street. The Sabbath Services will be conducted as usual in the Morning, at 11 o'clock, Mr. Mar tin'; Evening, at 6.30, by Mr. Lawry. ESLEYAN CHURCH, North Shore Devonport Halt,. — Morning, at 11, Mr. S. Lawry (student); Evening, 6.30, Mr. H. Ellis. WESLEYAN CHURCH, Pitt-street. SUNDAY SERVICES, Dec. 3.—The Rev. T. Buddie will preach in the morning, at 11; and the Roy. W. J. Williams in tho evening, aU>.3O. THE SUNDAY EVENING SERVICES will be hold To-morrow night, in tho Hall of the Young Men's Christian Association, from 8 to 9. All aro invited. Seats Free. No Collection. "VTEWTON KlßK.—Divine Service at _Li the usual hours to-morrow. Subjects:— Morning: " The Massacre of the Childron in Bethlehem." Evening: "Sights and Shadows of the Christian Life." PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH", Edwardos-strcet. — Sabbath Services :— Morning, at 11, and Evening, at 6.30, by the Roy. W. J. Watkin. _ PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, Sheridan-stroet.—(The last Sabbath Ser vice in the old Church).—Morning, at 11, and Evening, at 6.30, by the Rev. W. Harris. RIMITIVE METHODISE CHURCH, Newmarket. — Afternoon, at 2.30 p.m., by the. Rev. W. Harris ; Evening, at 6.30, by Mr. Carr. UNITED METHODIST FREE CHURCH, junction of Pitt and Vincent streets.—Divine Service every Lord's Day.— Morning, at 11; Evening, at 6.30. ORNE - STREET HALL SUNDAY SERVICES, conducted by Samuel Edger, 8.A., Dec 3.—Morning: " The Christian and the not Christian." Evening: "Gleanings of our Immortal Future in our Earthly Life." mEST QUESTIONS for HEARERS.— J Have you obeyed the Gospel delivered by the Apostles as shown in the word of God?—lf not. why not? -~,., , Mil. Brothkbs will Preach in the Christians Meeting-house, Cook-street, near Hobson-street-, at 6.30 To-morrow Evening. Come, and weloomc. YM P ATH Y. —Received with many thanks. _____ KS. REWARD -will be paid for a Small 0 Bunch of Keys, lost yesterday afternoon, if left at this office. LOST OR STOLEN, a Bull Dog, colour ordinary white, dark spotted over one eye; name " Tinker."—Finder will be rewarded on returning him to Mr. V. E. Rice, Mount Eden. rtIAKAPUNA LAKE.—Saddle Horses, JL Buggies, &c., for hire, at Mays' Livery Stables, Devonport, near Victoria Wharf. O THE M E R C H A N T S,iSTORE KEEPERS, AND BOOTMAKERS OF AUCKLAND AND SUBURBS. High-street, Auckland, Ist December. I beg to acquaint you that I have this day transferred the Business hitherto carried on by me as Importer of English and Colonial Boots and Shoes, Leather, Uppers, Grindery, &c., to MR. OHA-ILES C. FLEMING, late of Onc hunga, who will continue the same under the style of J. W. HOAKE & CO. In retiring from bnsincsß.j; beg to thank my numerous cußlomorfi for the h oeral support gi yen mo in the past, and I would respectfully solicit a continuance of the same to my successor. Whom 1 have every confidence in rccommonding to y °AU Debts due tome are requested to be paid toJ W. Hoare and Co,, whose receipt will be sufficient, and all Claims against me are re quested to be sent in without delay. lam.yourobed^n^a^ sajifegl7E*O~R WAITARA DIRECT. TIICS- S- WAITARA, W Dat.e Master, from Oneluinga Wharf, on MONDAY next, 4th instant, at 2 p.m., weather, &c, permitting. For freight or passage apply to COMBES' & DALDY, Auckland; Or, A. BARNES, Onchunga. P" ROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF NEW ZEALAND, Irish Constitution. The Quarterly Communication will.be held in the Lodge-room, Masonic Hotel, on MONDAY, December 1. , , , _K_i___!__y_l aro invited TySSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP^ E. A. MACKECHNIE. m_l_Tl^OnJF^^FirS^ClETY^ I lie General Meeting of the above Society Abe he,^gsfilY^TxHt ?S JsS_ffl£ _^a?"ouHntEtctfon^^ —R. JESSOP. Seeretaiy. — -w Ti^Oß BAY OF ISLANDS 2||llfe JJ AND WANGAREI. The 5.3. ARGYLE Will leave for the above ports on TUESDAY at 5 p.m., in place of the s.s. lona, laid up to painting. — __£?beSb&k«£s street Wharf, will^rcwardctL^^^ :;t:r7vfrTll"S__OßE. — Furnished Apart ]_^ oSenTs can be had on application toOlive: Mays, Post-office^tore;^ . .^ I^TtwcTyeara we have made up 400. Queen-street^ . SS«ll_iis of this paper. . —~—, •YfiTANTED KNOWN, Men's, Ladies VV \\i Muld-en's Hats from Is.; foas JI, r^iif^^^lenn^s Drapery an Millinery Warhonse. (.ueegbtveet. TfTANTEDTiiii1 G-ntleiiuin'fi tamily, W^ungpe^iwhounde.s.a.c.^-, TTs-rVNTED a good Cpok and Latii \Vrtiir Also. "General ae.vante for tl: cmi»frr °L______. {egißtrir- awrt»na* we -4^r^Tv'_ED Tjitencling Purchasers ( W AJvB know thatT Herbert H. Snut h^-pducedhis Povtable Qvons to 2os. andu



WANTED, immediately, a good General Servant. —Apply at this office. "ANTED KNOWN, Spanish Kid Gloves reduced to Is. 6d. per pair; Cotton Gloves, 6d. per pair; D. & Co. s Muslins reduced to Bd. per yard.—Bennett's Drapery and Millinery Warehouse, Queen-street. WANTED, a Draper's Assistant, also one or two Improvers!— Apply to J. Smith. ANTED, a Barmaid for the Upstairs Bar, Exchange Hotel, Queen-street. . ANTED, a good Kitchen-man.— Apply Harbour "View Dining Rooms, Wharf. WANTED, two good Carpenters.— Apply to Mr. J. Davey, Tailor, Vulcan Lane. __ ANTED, a good General Servant; washing given out.—Apply Mrs. Samuel Brown, Shortland-street. _ WANTED, a Female General Servant. Mrs. J. E. Conly, Graf ton Road. WANTED, Teacher for Matakohe Dis trict School. Information at the office of the Board.—Applications to be addressed to JOHN OVENS, Chairman School Committee. ANTED, a young Man for a Spring Cart and make himself useful.—F. G. Clayton. — ANTED, a good General Servant, one who can cook and wash.—Mrs. Blaydes, Vincent-street. ANTED to Kent, a Cottage in a re spectable neighbourhood west of Queen street. —Address A.8.. at this office. TO BOOTMAKERS. — Wanted, two good Men for bottoming, and a Boy for closing.—Apply to J. Carbey, Bootmaker, Union street. ANTED, a good General Servant; one that understands cooking.—Apply H. Oram, Prince Arthur Hotel, Hobson-street. ANTED Known, that the 4d. Socks and 6d. Stockings are the best obtain able.— No. 53, City Market. ANTED, a Boy about 14 for the milk trade.—Apply' to Robertson Brothers, Grooors, Symonds-stroet. WANTED, " Our Boys" to know that they can get a Sot of Stumps fora Is., at J. Green's, No. 53f City Market. ANTED~x good Female Cook.— Apply to Mrs. Brown, Masonic Hotel, North Shore. ANTED to SELL, the Goodwill of a Grocery Establishment in Queen-street, Onehnnga. The Stock and Fittings can be bought (if required) at a valuation. Also, for sale cheap, a Horse, with 1 ton trial, Spring Cart and Harness, suitable for an expressman. Apply to William A. Patterson, on the premises. WANTED, immediately, a respectable Man as Nurse to an invalid gentleman. Apply to Dr. Ellis, at Mr. Sharland's, Shortland street WANTED, 500 Pigeons ; highest cash price given.—James A. Brown, Ellcrslic. WANTED KNOWN, W. C. DENNKS imports the GENUINE as well as the Im pkoved Singer's Sewing Machine direct from London, and the Home Shuttle direct from San Francisco, interested statements to the contrary notwithstanding.—Groat Sewing and Washing Machine Depot, Queen-atrcct. ANTED Everybody to know that they can have a comfortable home at Morris's Boarding-house, near the Remucra Railway Station. Charges moderate. Fares to Auckland only Id. a day by taking a monthly ticket.. WANTED KNOWN, that C. Plummer cleans all kinds of Straw and Panama Hats, and alters them to any required shape. C.l', wishes to state that there arc hundreds of Hats, especially Leghorns, annually thrown aside, which would well repay the expense o J; cleaning and re-trimming. Hals blocked or stretched. Hat* cleaned for the trade. Note the address : Walleslcy-wtreet East, Auckland. WANTED to Sell, Exchange, or Pur chase New or Second-hand Furniture, Bedding, 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, Victoria-street East, near the Greyhound Hotel. WANTED Known, that I have opened a Branch of my Business in Darby stroct, next to Mr. Dorn well's Butchery.—James Rac, Pawnbroker. WANTED to SELL, 100 dozen Glass Tumblers, Id. eacli: ;">() dozen Tumblers, id. each, .or ss. a dozen ; 120 .sets of Jugs and Basins, Us. a pair; :«) dozen Chambers, Is. 3d. and Is. 9d. each ; 200 sets of Jugs, 3s. and ;is. (jd. a set; Wine and Sherry Glasses, sd. each, Is. (id. per dozen; 10 dozen Blue China Cups and Saucers, Bs. per dozen ; Glass Egg Cups. Is. per dozen; 1 ton of good Bacon, fld. per 11.., or 7_d. by the side; good Oatmeal, 2d. per 11.., l.d. by the cask of 22i!i.5.; 1000 good Clothes Brushes, (sd. each, os. per dozen; Pic Dishes, from (id. to 2s. each; 10 dozen Glass Baskets, Is. each; about 10 dozen Glass Candlesticks, Is. and Is. (id. each; 10 dozen pairs of Vases, Is. 0(1. and ?$. per pair; 300 assorted Carved Toys, only 2d. each, or Is (id. p"r dozen; Infants' Feeding Bottles, Dd. each; Glass Jam Dishes, 6d. to Is. Cd. each ; 100 pairs Boots to bo sold cheap ; 17 dozen Bonnet Shapes, from _d. to Dd. each ; 000 Straw Hats, Hate, from9d. toss. Gd. cacli; Artificial Flowers, 2d. to 2s. per spray.—H. WATTS. Pitt-street. ANTED Known, that D. Goldik is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbo and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c. at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus tom-housc-street. . 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 (Ellas Howe, jun.), have never yet been equalled cither in principle or excellence of manufacture. Her pairs to all machines properly done. Steam Gauges repaired, tested, ana adjusted. WANTED Known, Garments made to measure at a day's notice if required, and at a reasonable price. AH Tweeds warranted shrunk.—Samuel Coombos. City Clotlung Mart. ANTED KNOWN -SA MU E L COOMBES having a large overstock of • y paca and Silk Dust Coats, will sell these goods .at cost.— City Clothing_Mart. i) 2. Quoen-atreet. ANTED, by a thorough business Man, to represent a Store or any place of trust, having had twelve years experience as traveller.—Address F. W. Z-, this orticc. WANTED, to be Let or Sold, that Splendid TPrpeftqUi property, with 5 Dwclling-houso, containing six .odius, cj.ici.ted • thereon, all nowlv iinished, and situate within two minutes walk of the Remuera Railway i Station.—Apply on the premises to G. Morris. ANTED, Purchasers for Norfolk Island Drip Stones: a perfect filter at a nominal cost; water nassjc^ tlpcjugh thick porous sandstone ; drips away bright and pure—H. B. iviorton. W ANTED Known, Gentlemen's Clothes Cleaned, Renewed in Colour, and neatly „ repaired; Colours Wftryunted fast, and not wash oir". Dyeing in all its branches ufiuu a* Edgars Dyeing and Cleaning Establishment, WeUealcy - street East, Auckland. Communications by l post promptly_attended. r -^XT-ANTED KNOWN that J. MORRI y\ son is prepared to execute all kinds oi " ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.—Address, Newton Road. ___ • "TXTANTED KNOWN, that Garret . V VV Bkos. are now ottering to the public i( - trunks and cases of English Boots, also a large 9 overstock of fcHeip pwj) ffiWTjfogtare, under coal - prise to make room ffi mother?. shipments ! N B —The public will do well by giving an earlj call -Garrett Bros,, Dublin Boot Warehouse - Wakefleld-gtroet, Auckland.. ____ ANTED to SELL, ov to Let, a Larg< Brick Store.—For particulars!, ~ apply tt Mr Alfred Smart. Victoria-street East. - I£% TANTED KNOWN, that you can ge i- YY 4 nice Bows for Is. Fit for any Gentle 0 man's wear, and if you have no money you cai hkvp one for nothing, at the City Clothing Mart » —Samuel Upsides, $2, Queen-street. « TT7^iNTED KNOWM-rJ have Jus d VV Opened 2 ca«es Printed Mole Trousers which I -hall sell at 7/-. The goods cannot b 7 equalled by any other house in town for les a than 10/0.-SAMUEL COOMBES, City Clothmi ?g Mart, 92.. Queen-street. I; tt-aNTED PURCHASER! h for a Large Number of FLY NETS fc -ji HORSES, just arpived, px Absrnyte and othe j 5: late arrivals. Price, from 10s. each.—W. i tifc JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Qu.eei so at street.



WILSON & CO.'S CELEBRATED BAKING POWDER.—This now famed Baking Powder, manufactured by Messrs. Wil son & Co., may be had from any respectable Grocer, or from the wholesale agents, Messrs. Nathan & Co. The Powder is free from any deleterious ingredient which is often found in mauy Baking Powders. The local testimonials are of themselves sufficient guarantee as to its purity and efficiency. It is by far beyond the imported article. Ask for Wilson & Co.'s Baking Powder. See that every label is pro perly marked by the Manufacturers. XTTANTED KNOWN that John Tayloi T T is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Rails, Palings, Shingles, House Bio eke Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &c, at the lowest possible prices, at his Yard, Breakwater Road, All orders attended to with despatch^ W'TN't'eFTnWn, that W. JAMIESON, Jun., has secured those commodious promises (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 Bkst Coal and Fikkwood at the lowest prices. W. J. appeals to his friends to support him in his new under talcing, as ill health has compelled him to retire from the pursuit of his own profession. Goods Removed and Carting of every description done An express to be had at the yard. 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 largo shipments to arrive per Loch Fergus and Abernyte. A large stock of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles, made expressly for Butchers and other heavy work, at 775. 6d. each, complete with mounts.— W. S. JONES, Wholesale- and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street. N.B.—Afew best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three sets second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Brass and Silvftr Mounted, and Dray Harness. ANTED KNOWN—That SAMUEL COOMBES is not selling off stock from 10 to 20 years' old, nor is he selling Bankrupt's Stock of any kind, but SAMUEL COOMBES is just opening up a splendid lot of Men's, Youths' and Boys' Clothing for Spring and Summer wear. Samuel Coombes has one or two special lines he wishes brought to the notice of the public :—IOOO Men's Trousers and Vests, 27/6, worth 40s; a large line Trousers and Vests, 18/6 worth 27/6; 500 Men's Sydnoy Tweed Trousers and Vests, a splendid line for working men 15/6, worth 25/; a first-class lot of Men's Tweed Trousers at 9/6, worth 15/6. Call early. These are all new goods. WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Music and other Bindingdoneinbcststyle.—WlLLlAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and Account Book Manu facturer, next door to the Evening Star Office, Wyndham-strect. W~TNTEirKNOWN, avc continue to make Trousers to order for 15s. —Phillips's Mart, Queen-street. ANTED KNOWN, that Samuel Coombes is making Trousers of the Mosgiel Tweed for 21s. Warranted thoroughly well shrunk.—City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen street. UNKAWALLAH, daily at Charles Burton's Restaurant, Queen-street, from twelve to three mid-day, from live to seven in the evening. HOTEL FOR SALE. -The well-known CRITERION HOTICL, at Otahuhu, con taining 30 rooms, with extensive Stabling, Coach-houses, and other oflice, with the House hold Furnituro (including Billiard Table) and Stock-in-Tradc.—For particulars apply to J. M. and J. Mowbray. Land Agents. 171 OR SALE, a smnj 1 ~ Cargo Boat of 9 . tons, copper fastened and well found.— Apply to James Clare, Custom House-street. S" "MALL FARM FOR SALE".—A Com pact Farm of 25 acres, situate in the Parish of Pakuranga, near the property of Mr. John Wallace, Flat Bush.—Samuel CochrancandSon, Land Agents, Fort-street. M'TT^OR SALE, a nine-roomed House, sO outhouses, and II acres in grass, Otahuhu.—W. Flood, 5, Insurance Build ings. Price, £300. OR SALE, in Vincent-street, a Large Building Allotment, GG feet by 300 feet— Samuel Cochrane and Son', Land Agents, Fort street. "VTOIITH SHORE.—Three Houses to JLi Let.—Apply R. and 11. Duder, Devonport Store. _ TB^O LET, a comfortable four-roomed J. House; rent low.—Apply to F. Hanken, Union-street. TIRO LET, a 5-roomcd House, with pantry, a near SI. James' Church, Upper Union street.—-Apply at the Corn Store, top of Hobson strect. IVTORTII SH6IIE. —To Let, for summer _l_i months, an excellent G-roomed House on I he Beach, near Victoria Wharf.—Oliver Mays. "VTOHTH SltOHK.—For Sale ~<>r~ Lc^se^ JJ^ the newly-erected Villa Residence on Mount Victoria, commands magnificent view.— Oliver Mays. Mnnb LET, a .six-roomed House in JL Abererombie-street.—Apply to Mr. .felFrcy, Shoemaker, Abcrcrombic-street.s PinO LET, a comfortable eight-roomed _B_ House, Upper Queen-street, Kurangahape Road.—Apply to F. G. Ewington. TO LET, at .Mount Eden, a new five roomod Hou.se with about 3 acres of ground.—Apply to .7. Robinson, Stockade Road. rjno LET, a comfortable five-roomed a House, Symonds-strcct.—H. Partington, House and Land Agent. MrpiO LEI', or for Sale, a 5-roomed J. House, Seaflcld View, registered grate and colonial oven, also a good orchard.—Apply W. Johnston, Regent-street, o/I Kyber Pass. Mr 1 10 LET, House and Shop adjoin- JL ing J. C. Pelham's Ladder .and Barrow Factory, 19, Victoria-street; rent, 16s. per week.—Apply on the premises. MmO LET, or; FOB SALE, a newly JL erected Two-story Brick Building, off Durham-street, with concrete floor, rat-proof, dray stand, well, three-stalled stable, and large cart shed. This building would make a very superior Bakery, an it is well lighted and airy; also has large chimney stoke—For parti culars apply to Tlios. Hartley, on the premises. J~Ysjfo TinO RE LET, on Grafton Road, Jj 'I \ fcflL JL a Large and Convenient Family av^JWhaaßesidence, containing ton rooms, al ways well uppliedbypump anurunning stream of waser,commodious yards and out-buildings, together with about two acres of land, the greater portion of which is an Orchard in full bearing,—Apply to 11. ASHTON & SONS, No. 8 New Zealand Insurance Buildings: or to Joscpli NewniEK CARRIER PIGEONS FOR SALE, from 15s. to £3 per pair.—Apply at the Star Office. nnilE Handsomest Trousers and Vests ii; JL the Province. -Phillipsls Mart. "TTSTHAT are the advantages of buying f SEWING MACHINE at Dkxxhs's ? They arc legion-more nun}pi'Qu§ than ih< changes in the Lingard Sketches ! Ist. He keeps 20 different kinds, from £2 2s. 2nd. He keeps that fine Mechanist. P. C j QijES, to help. j:he JjaciioQ oijt qt: tfyei: difficulties, and keep their Machine ; in order free of charge, > 3rd. lie gives One Month's free trial. 5 N.B.—More anon. t > GREAT SEWING AND WASHIN( MACHINE DEPOT, ' McArthur, Sbera & Co.'s Building, QUEEN-STREET. I A.RNELL HIGHWAY DISTRICT It is hereby notified to the Ratepayers of th - \ above District that all Rates must be paid bcfoi ' I the 31st instant, and that in default the Collectc '' | is ia^trupted to enforce payment immediate! I after that duto. j. B . STRANGE, B Collector. Office : Manukau Road, Parnell, December 2, 1576. a TT NIT EI) OliD Eli 0 F FR E b \J TEMPLxVRS. )r The Members of the Star of Freedom Lodg sr of the above Order, will hold their Week 3 Meeting every Tuesday Evening, in the O< 3* Fellow's Ha|l, Cook - street, instead of t * Christian Meeting Hoase^as^eretofoi-e^ p H." GLAyTON, Secretary', AusKland, 2ud Pecejnfeer, 1876,



I Tirr AIUKU HOTEL. ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL begs to intimate » to old friends and visitors that he has Removed to his own Hotel on the hill (ten minutes walk r from the landing place), where he continues to i provide the necessary accommodation for j travellers and horses, and paddocks for cattle, j To those who wish to pass a few quiet days in a > healthy locality, the Waiuku Hotel is just the j place. Steam from Onehunga] three times a week. MI SS TE IfTE~N b!TR~G >S~ART UNION. i The Subscription Lists will CLOSE on Satur ; day, the 2nd December, and the Prizes will be , drawn for on THUKSD A.V, 7th December. All Subscriptions must be paid previous to Drawing, or the shares will be considered as forfeited, and will be ro-allotted. 1 TW~6TICE~fO~I3HIPWIiIGHTS. — The • JJi General Quarterly Meeting of the Auck ■ land Shipwrights' Protection Society will be , held in the Temperance Hall, Albert-street, on , MONDAY EVENING, Ith instant, at half-past . 7 o'clock.—J. BAIRD, Secretary- ILLIAM AUSTRALIA GRAHAM, (Late Preece and Graham), Licensed Interpreter and Surveyor, _ Tamahore, Waikatq. : Address in Auckland :—William Coleman, , Esq., Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. T 0D G E AX A, NO. 348, I. C. The Regular Monthly Meeting will be held at the Lodge-room, on MONDAY, the 4th Decem ber, at 7.30 p.m. By order of the W.M. H. REES GEORGE, Secretary. 1 "TVOMAIN WATER SUPPLY. Town Clerk's Office, ■ November 30, 1876. Notice is hereby given that the City Council have taken 1 over the control and management ! of the Domain Water Supply. All communica . tions in reference thereto, and all payments to be made, are to be forwarded to this office. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. /^HEAP MEAT! CHEAP MEAT ! R. J. SAND ALL informs the Public that the Price of. Meat wiU bo Lowered on Saturday after 0 p.m.:—Fore-quarters, 2d.; Legs, 3d.; and othor Joints equally as cheap. R. SANDALL, Eden Terrace. WELL SINKERS AND FENCERS. We, undersigned, are prepared to sink Well 3 and erect Fencing at the lowest possible rates.—Apply at the Britomart Hotel, Custom house-street; and at Mr. G. Fowler's, Black smith, next to the Windsor Castle Parnell.— ALDER'f ON & KITCHEN. T C E D DRINKS, J- THISTLE HOTEL. /TTI~~H~X~l T D R~A PE R V \_V ESTABLISHMENT. D. McPHERSON, Karangaiiape Road. Choice Dress Materials, plai n and fancy _ A Large Stock of Summer Prints and Muslins Calicos, Sheetings, Quilts, and Long Curtains Boy's and Youth's Tweed Suits, from 20s| Another lot of Colonial Tweeds suitable for Summer wear Ladies', Maids", Girls', and Boy's Straw Hats Ribbons, Feathers, Flowers, &c, at Selling Ow Prices. "XT O T I C E. The Half-yearly General Meeting of Members of the Auckland Permanent Co-operative Build ing and Investment Society, will be held at the Society's Office, !)3, Queen-street, on TUESDAY, thooth December, at half-past seven o'clook in the evening. Business: To receive the Halt-yearly Report and Statement of Accounts^ Secretary. TO CARPENTERS.—Tenders are re quired for the erection of a Cottage at Ponsonby until Ith December.—For particulars, apply to Mrs. Watts, Draper, Pitt-street. TO BUILD Eli S. Tenders will be received by the undersigned until noon of Wednesday, 6th December, for the erection and completion of a Public Hall and Shops in Darby-street, Queen-street. Plans, &c., at my olliee, Queen-street. X • .' 1.1 jliijA i- -J V I 1.1, Architect. CJ T E A M SERVICE S. . __ TENDERS will bo received at the Provincial . Offices, Shortland-street, Auckland, up to noon of MONDAY, the 11th December, 1876, for the undermentioned Steam Services during the I period of ei^ht 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 ■1. Auckland to Mahurangi, Matakana, Kawau : and Omaha 5. Auckland to Whitiangi, Tauranga, and Ohiwa (Opotiki) G. Kaipara (from Railway Terminus at Helcns ville) to Albertland, Oruawharo, Otama tca, Pahi, Matakohc, Kopuru, Tokatoka, i Mangawharo, and Kaihu. 7. Onehunca to Waiuku, Awitu, and Pollock f Settlement. S. Onehunga to Raglan 9. Tauranga to Kati Kati. I Particulars and Forms of Tender can be ob ■ tamed on application at the Provincial Offices. 1 nriENDERS FOR HALF-YEARLY . X SUPPLIES, Provincial Offices, Auckland, 28th November, IS7G. SEPARATE TENDERS will be received at ' these Oflices until noon on WEDNESDAY, the 13th Docembor proximo, for the undermentioned ; -Services and Supplies, in the Auckland Provin j cial Distriot, during the six months, commencing on the Ist January, 1877. i Printed Forms oE 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 E;dpr, i Gaol 2. Conveyance of Prisoners, between Gaol and Courts 3. Rations for Mount Eden Gaol I. Rations for Look-up • 5. Prison and Police Supplies 6. Provisions fur Provincial Hogpita.l 7, Provisions, for Qld Mor\'h Rpfiigf. S. PV'OvisiQijs fqi- Provincial Lunatic Asylum d b. lircaa for Hospital and Refuge 10. Meat for Hospital and Refuge 11. Bread for Lunatic Asylum 12. Meat for Lunatic Asylum 13. Milk for Hospital and Refuge 11. Milk for Lunatic Asylum !. 15. Rations for Sick nncl Restitute, at Auck land, Thames", Qnchunga," Waiuku, y. P'ap.akijra; 'Otahuhu, P^rimure, and Howick ■ s IG. Coals 17, FirowQoct, TENDERS are invited for the Supply and Delivery of 300 Telegraph Poles (more or less), for a line of Telegraph between Wark; wcrth and Waiwcra, via the German Settler 3r specifications and conditions of the above works may be seen at the Telegraph Qftiees, Auckland and Warkworth. Tenders to be addressed to C, Maling Esq., Telegraph Surveyor, Telegraph Onice, Auok* 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. I® Auckland. Nov. 23,1876. •y m o builders. Tenders will be received until noon of the 1211 December, for the erection of a School in Pitt street, adjoining Wesleya'n Church. R. KEALS & SON, •ri Architects. REAT Reduction in Ovens and Ranges Herbert H. Smith's Improved Patent Port 'c, able Ovens from 255..' over 2000 in use; Firs ly Prize Improved Side Ovens, extra strong, mad< Id expressly for country settlers, from IQs.; Oolonia he Ovens from 255.; Wrought-ircm House and Shii Ranges; also a number of second-hand Range far sale cheap, at the Auckland Iron Works Durham-street West, next Hunter wd Nolan's and opposite Buckland'B gale-yavda,



THEATIiE ROYAL. Sole Lessee .. R. J. Delias. TO-NIGHT! LTNGARDS! TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! LINGARDSI TO-NIGHT! MY WIFE'S LOVErI LINGARD SKETCHES! THE ADMIRAL. POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHTS OF THE LINGARDS ! WO HOURS' GENUINE AMUSE MENT PRIOR TO DEPARTURE FOR SOUTH. Mr. GEO. COTTERELL will give his Celebrated Entertainment, QUIZ; Or, FACES AND FANCIES! Assisted by- Miss ISABELLA CARANDINKMrs. Cotterell), and Mr. E. LEWIS, Pianist and Professor of Legerdemain. The Company will appear as follows :— Onehunga, Monday, Dec. 4 Ponsonby Hall, Wednesday, Dec. 6 Otaiiuhu, Thuesday, Dec. 7. Admission : 35.. 2s , and Is.; commence at 8. THOS. KENNEDY, Manager. THEATRE ROYAL. WILL SHORTLY APPEAR, The Far-famed Original GEORGIA MINSTRELS! King Laugh Makers ! i>A GENUINE NEGRO ARTISTES! QA &\/ The Acknowledged Founders of /V" Ethiopian Minstrelsy. FOUR ORIGINAL END MEN, AND THE CHAMPION SERENADE BAND! Under the Special Patronage of Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria. Seats can be secured six days in advance at Upton and Co.'s Music Warehouse, Queen-street. For date of opening, see bills. P. H. KIRBY, Agent. AKETAK A P U N A. A SOIREE will bo held in the Lake School room on MOXDA V, December 1. Tea on the table at 6.30 o'clock, to bo followed by a Miscellaneous Entertainment, when several friends from Auckland have promised to assist. The Ferry Boat will leave the Waterman's House at 1.30, returning at 10 p.m. Fares, (id each way. Tickets, 2s each. JOB LOT of Alpaca Coats, 6s. lid. ; original price, 14s.—Phillips's Mart, Queen str et. TRAYED, into our yard, a Strawberry Cow, with mousey head, short horns, in milk.—The owner can have it by paying ex penses.—Apply to D. May, Newtown Road. A UCKLAND INSTITUTE AND MUSEUM. On and after December Ist, the Auckland Museum will be OPEN to the Public on EVERY WEEK-DAY,from 10 to i, and on SATURDAY EVENINGS, until 9 o'clock. The Library of the Auckland Provincial Council having been removed to the Institute, will also be Open to the Public, with con veniences for Reading, &c, during the above mentioned hours. " T. F. CHEESEMAN, Secretary. November 30,187 G. CIOALS! fiUALS! f<UALS WANGA R E I. The undersigned is prepared to supply this Superior Coal at 16s. per ton, at the Yard, Breakwater Road. WALTER SLOANE, Agent. ■ 23rd November, 1876. ROYAL fV\ E A IVr Alt T. JL ifJL BROWN AND PATEN, FAMILY GROCERS, Beg to thank their Customers, and the Public generally, for the liberal patronage accorded Uicni since commencing business, and to inform them that they have DISPOSED of their RETAIL and FAMILY GROCERY, and PRO VISION TRADE, to MR. ItOBT. FRENCH,: by whom, *on and after TUESDAY, Ilccember 5, 1876, it will be conducted, and to whom we have much pleasure in introducing our Cus tomers. We have also to add that we shall carry on Business as WHOLESALE PROVISION 1 >E ALE RS, CHEESE and B U TTER FACTORS, and TOBACCONISTS, in Premises to be shortly advertised. R. FRENCH Respectfully informs Messrs. Brown and Paten's customers, and the public generally, that his aim will be, by keeping articles of the best quality, selling at satisfactory prices, by prompt attention to orders, careful packing of country orders, and unremitting attention to the wants of customers, to retain their confidence, and merit increased support. In short, his ambition will be to make tiie Royal Tea JMart a Household Word, not only by reason of the CHOICE TEAS, which will bo of Extra Value, but of the general satisfactory manner his business will be conducted, A Trial Solicited. FAMILIES WAITED ON FOR ORDERS, Goods Delivered free of change throughout the City and.Suburbs, and a reasonable distance in the country. £31, Please be particular with tho address :— R. FRENCH, FAMILY GROCER, THE ROYAL TEA MART, THEATRE ROYAL BUILDING S, VICTOKTA-STHEET, 1 two doors from queen-street, Auckland. THE HAYMARKET. OALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and k5 HIDES ovcry FRIDAY, at 2 o'clock, ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5. THE HAYMARKET. QECOND WOOL SALE will he held cwft k5 Tuesday, December o, at 2 o'clock p.m., for about /?AA BALKS principally WASHED l&Vl? LONG WOOL, All Wool must be in store on Friday, Dec. 1, or it will not be catalogued, ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8. THE HAYMARKET, FOR SALE;, on Friday next, Dec. 8, at v 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 vendora to forward parti culars of their Stfiuk, that entries may be made. HUNTER & NOLAN. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6. PAPAKURA CATTLE SALE THE next Papaknra Market will be held on Wednesday next, of About 200 head Mixed Cattle, Horses, &c. At Half-past 12 o'clock. HUNTER & NOLAN, ' ! -



B. TONKS R. C. CAER MONDAY, DECEMBER 4. SUPERIORHOUSEHOLD FURNITURE MIRRORS, STATUTES, CLOCKS, MANGLE, OILCLOTH, TABLES, STOVE, DRAWERS, AND WRITING DESK, WASHHANDSTANDS, DRAWING-ROOM SUITE, IN GREEN REP. &C, &C, &C. B. TONICS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell on Mon day, the ith instant, at 11 o'clock, THE ABOVE SUPERIOR FURNITURE. B. TONKS. R. C. CARR TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5. AMERICAN PIE FRUITS, CORN SOUPS, BROOMS, OARS, PAILS. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell by auction, on Tuesday next, the sth December, at 11 o'clock, 80 cases American Pie Fruits, Potted Meats, Clams, Corn, Grouse, Squash, &c. 38 6-ft. Oars 100 dozen 2-hoop Pails 100 dozen 3-hoop Pails On account of whom it may concern— 18 dozen American Brooms, damaged. 45 casks Calcined Plaster 20 cases American Chairs. MONDAY, DECEMBER 4. TARDE SALE OF EARTHENWARE, CHINA & GLASS AVARS, LUSTRES, VASES, &C. EX CITY OF AUCKLAND. E. & H. ISAACS WILL sell by auction, at their rooms, Fort-street, on Monday, December i, at 11 o'clock, (l<\ PACKAGES of the ABOVE, comprising xtif —Toilet Sets, Jugs, Bowls. Mugs, Cupa and Saucers, Butter Pots, Chambers, Plates, Dishes, Tumblers, Decanters, Clarets, Wine Glasses, Champagne Glas ses, Water Bottles, Pickle Bottles, Vases, Lustres, Glass Dishes, Glass Baskets, 3 sets Glass Barrels, suitable for Publican's counters, each set contains one each written on Bra 7 Hum, and Whisky, &c, &'&, &c. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5. LIBRARY ! LIBRARY ! LIBRARY ! OF 500 VOLUMES BOOKS. THE Subscribers have received instruc tions from the Rev. Warlow Davies to sell at their Rooms on Tuesday next, sth December, at 11 o'clock, His Large and Valuable Library, • consisting of over 500 well-selected Works. Catalogues are now ready, and may be obtained from SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13. WOOL SALE. WOOL SALE. fTIHE UNDERSIGNED will hold iheir JL Second Wool Sale, at the Durham Yards, on Wednesday, December 13, at 2 o'clock. HUNTER & NOLAN. TUESDAY DECEMBER 5. npilE Subscriber has received instructions JL to sell by auction, on Tuesday, sth Decem ber, at 11 o'clock, at Smailes' Point, Albert-street, the residence of Mrs. H. Somcrvell, who is leav ing for England, The WHOLE ot her HOUSEHOLD FUR NIIURE, including— . Drawing-room Suite, in Green Rep Brussels Carpet Poles, Curtains, Venetian Blinds Marble Vases 2 Side Tables Piano, by Tolken, London; cost £75 Splendid New Harmonium, by Cramer, with latest improvements, S stops. 2 Dining Tables Large Mahogany Side Board 8 Chairs Hair-covered Couch Fender and Fire-irons, Coal-scuttle Mirror, Mahogany Oheffonier 3 Sets China, plated and crystal 1 Sewing Machine Chimney Ornaments Curtains and Poles Oil-cloth, Hearth Rug Table Covers Marble Washstand and Marble Top Dres ing Table 3 Iron Bedsteads Sims's New Patent Spring Mattresses Clock, Looking-glasses, Mahogany Drawers Chairs, Cavpets, Table Books, Umbrella Stand Meat Safe, Kitchen Utensils, &c Superior BUGGY and HARNESS. GEORGE SIBBIN. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7. COMFORTABLE FAMILY RESIDENCE and GROUNDS, PONSONBY. H O U S E H O Ll>~7 URNITURE, 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, ■■Cftrpet, Oil Paintings' Pic tures, Curtains and Pole, &c, Cedar Qmgo Table, Desk and Drawers, Set Pigeon Holes, Book Shelves, Pair Large Globes (2ft. Gin. in diameter), Oilcloth, Stair Carpets and Hods, Oheftionier (marble top, plate-glass front), Easy Chairs, Fenders and Fire-irons, Coal Scuttle, Clock, Dinner Service, China Pea Service, Croquet Set (new), Double Iron Bedstead, Child's Cot, Cheft Draw ers, Marble Top Washstnn-% 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 being lots GO, 61, C2, and 91, of Mount Saint Mary having 103 feet frontage 1o St. Mary's Road, by 150 ft. to Edinburgh-street. The improvements consist of a comfortable and substantially built Iwo-story resid ence, containing eleven rooms, of which the drawing and dining-rooms, study, kitchen, scullery, and pantry are on the ground floor, four bed-rooms and bath room being on the lirst floor. These rooms are all thoroughly painted, close lined and papered throughout; there are fire-places in five of them, two fitted with register gales, ai;d one with a colonial oven. Alongside the house is a lavgo cistern in tLu ground, bricked and cemented, the wa'ur torn which is led into the house by a pump: there is also a, good well on the property. O;i two sides is a spaoiou-" verair'a i, ancl at the back a balnony, from which a most ex'enaive and uninterrupted v'c wml the :,arbour, Hnnraki.Gnlf, an<i (he Thamjs Hinges is obtained. On.-? i« \:i \on Ihr^^h the house. The gri uud ::s iveil fenced, thoroughly drained, plo1";.».■<• with orna* mental trees, and a • .orikn laid down as a croQuot l&\\\\ The whole is ready !W lmim dtato occupation, not inquiring a sixpence to be laidout on it, and is within tm-ee minutes' walk ot the Ponsonby 'b;ia3os, running every quurter of an hour. Cards to viow may be obtained from' SAMUEL COCHRANE & BON, .