■ ~-■,!, „,..-.....■ ~L- ~,.-!.- .UI.UH- n--.1l- T—JUiJi.., ■ , _ t . js first, 52 sees.; Hokitika second, 1 mm.; vunedin third, 1 mm. Jeep.; Auckland, 1 rain. 13 sees.; Timaru, 1 miv. 22 sees. GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. PUMPING ASSOCIATION. A requisition to the Mayor signed by the County and Borough Councillors, was pi-esented to-day, for calling a meeting of both councils to consider the question of the Pumping Associ ation. It transpired that the proposal is that the county take over the pumps and securities, and hand both to the borough if they consont to re rpivo them. BUSINESS AND PLEASURE. Business in town very quiet to-day after tho holidays. The Auckland yacht party loft to-day, after thoroughly cnjoyingthcnisolves. They knocked over a quantity of shags, mistaking them for wild ducka. •Wr-ST COROMA.NDEL. this day, MONTHLY GOLD RETURNS. The monthly return of gold is : Golden Point 710z5.; Union Beach, loOlozs.; sundries, 9ozs.; Palmoruton, (tribute) 13ozs. lOdwts.; Bismarck, HSozs.: Tokatea, HOozs.: Pride of Tokatea, tri bute (Bishop's) Sozs. ; Brady's Claim, Cozs.; Queen of tlio North, lOozs. lOdwts. : Tokatea tribute, (Niccol) -Jlozs. lOdwts.: Royal Oak, oOozs. 17dwts.: Old City of Auckland, Bozs. lOdwts.; Pride of Tokatoa tribute, (Webb) 36ozs. 3dwts. In all 201tiozs. [PRESS AGENCY.] PORT CHALMERS, this day. Arrived : The Union Company's s.s. Wanaka, from Hobart Town. DUNEDIN, this day.gg RIFLE REPRESENTATIVES. The competition by tho Otago Volunteers for colonial representatives was concluded this morning. The six highest scores are : Volunteer Black, 194; Volunteer Anderson, 187 ; Corporal Smith, IS4 ; Volunteer Christie, IS3 ; Volunteer Willcocks; 183 ; Sergt. McCartney, 181.

ROWING CLUB SOIREE.

A pleasant entertainment, chiefly by members of lhe North Shore Rowing Club, was given last evening in tho Devonport Hall, consisting of songs, recitations, and a farce. A lady sang " The Anchor's Weighed ;" several comic songs followed. Mr Harding gave "Tho Mounte bank," in his masterly style. Messrs Brooks and Dean assisted with several ballads. Tho whole concluded with "Barnum's Ball," an amusing farce. At the close of the entertainment the hall was cleared for dancing, which was kept up until the lark wa3 singing in the clear heavens.

CITY COUNCIL.—This Day.

The ordinary meeting of the City Council was held at half-past two o'clock to-day. Present : His Worship the Mayor, William John Hurst Esq. (in the chiar), Councillors Prime, Dickson, Waddell, Goidie, Brett, Isaacs, and Masefield. ACCOUNTS. City Council, Balance Cr., £339 0s Id; Accounts to pay, £2G7 2s lOd ; Balance, Cr.. £71 17« 3d, and since received, £141 10s 4d, total £213 7s 7d; Endow ment Revenue, balance Cr., £115 10s. lOd ; Accounts to pay, £91 ; Balance, Cr., £24 10s lOd ; Endowment Loan, balance, Cr., £223 0s lOd ; Accounts to pay, £122 ; Balance, Cr., £301 0s lOds i since received, £4SS 14s, total £589 14s. 10; Waterworks Loan, Balance, Dr., £1034 os Sd ; Accounts to pay, £100 ; Balance, Dr., £1134 5a 8(1; Water works Special Rate, balance, Cr., £■22 4s 2d ; Special Rate, No. 1, balance, Cr., £652 4s lid. The Mayor read the usual declaration of fidelity. SANITARY COMMITTEE. Letter from Mr Greenway, complaining of the conduct of Inspector Goldie. Dr Stockwell had stated that the place had been dangerous to the public health for a period of two years. The committee completely exonerated the Inspector, and authorised him to take steps to enforce the law. Gouncillor Goldie said there was an error in the rough minutes : Dr Stockwell did not say that the place had been a nuisance for two years, but that it was a nnisauce two years ago. Councillor Waddell corroborated the re marks of the last speaker. The minutes were amended accordingly. [At this stage Mr Greenway entered the Council, and seated himself in his ac customed chair.J x «cß^rat 11 am. '{hi i akan'a' &cC c"very Wednesday. We 1 her and other circumstances permitting. FoiTireight or passage apply to CASEY.

seemed to have received £247 more than it was understood he was to have, and there costs" 1 amount of £7° Put down to Petty ALEXANDER WATSON. An applecation from Mr. Watson for two weeks extension of time in his contract for Albert and Queen-street sewer was acceded to. THE POUND-KEEPER. . Mr- Cook, city Pound-keeper, wrote ask ing for remission of rates. His fees last quarter, were only 275, and he had no screw. Ihe matter was referred to the Finance Committee to report upon. APPLICATIONS. An application from a gentleman, who wishes tor the position of reservoir-keeper was received. His Worship intimated his intention in iuturo of having these applications liled, and brought forward when the post had to be filled. EDEN-STREET DRAIN. A letter was read from Mr. Thcophilus Heal, the inspector of Surveys, calling the attention of the Council to the drain in JMen-street. The matter was referred to tho Streots Committee. MR. MEYERS. g| An application from Mr. H. S. Meyers, was referred to tho Streets Committee. WATERWORKS COMMITTEE. Air. iLrnngton made his monthly report of the progress made in tho waterworks. This report was satisfactory. A LITTLE BREEZE. Councillor Cosgrave asked a question which aid not reach the representatives. Ihe Mayor: Please stand up Coudcillor Cos grove, and any questions you wish to ask should be asked through tho chair. Councillor Cosgrave: I don't think you know anything about the matter, and that's why 1 ask the Town Clerk. I shall now respectfully ask the Town Clerk through the chair the question I jiist now propounded. The question was answered, and tho matter blew over. In connection with this subject Councillors Brett and Waddell spoke on the matter of the demeanour of Councillors at tho Board. Councillor Waddell expressed his sur prise that no book of standing orders was sup plied. The Town Clerk explained that such copies would havo been supplied but for tho passing of the new Act. MACHINERY. Councillor Maselleld asked if the City Valua tor had been instructed to asses machinery. His "Worship said lie intended to bring that matter before the Council shortly. The City Accounts were passed. THE PETTY CASH. Councillor Cosgrave said ho understood there was a petty cash book in existence, and tho Finance Committee had every opportunity of inspecting it. Ho thought Councillor Goldio should have taken the trouble to havo looked at it before coming here with complaints. Councillor Goldie said since he had been on the Finance Committee he. had never seen such a volume, and if such a book was properly kept it would prevent Councillor Cosgrave and othors neglecting their business. GOVERNMENT SUBSIDY. The amount of £1670 6a 6d, Government sub sidy, to 31st December, 187G, was announced as having been received.

THE ONEHUNGA DROWNING CASE.

TO-DAY'S INQUEST.

(PER STAR CARRIER PIGEON.)

An inquest was held at the Hibernian Hotel, Onehungo, at two o'clock this after noon before Dr Philson to enquire into the circumstances connected with the death of Wm. O'Neil, who was drowned on Mondoy last.

A jury of 12 was cmpannelled, of whom Thomas George Blakey was chosen fore man.

The jury having viewed the body, the following evidence was taken.

John Gannon, constable of the A. C. Force, stationed at Onehunga, deposed that late on Mondey last, information was brought to the station to the eitcct that a fatal boat accident had occurred in the Manakau Harbour. On Tuesday he ac compained Henry O'Neil, the father of deceased, to the spot where the accident had taken place, in search of the bodies of the two missing lads. Shortly after landing at Puponga Beach, the body was discovered floating in about two feet of water. It was in a naked condition, but no marks of violence were visible. He conveyed the body back to Onehunga in a boat. The accident occurred 011 the same spot as that on whicli the body was found. Henry O'Neill, labourer, deposed that tho deceased was his son. His age was 14. On Christmas morning his son went to church. Witness did not see him until some time later in the day, when he (witness) was on -his way to church. The lad was then going -towards the wharf. He had since learned that his wife had given her son permission jto go on the water excursion with 2s 6'd to tpay his fare. He did not see him again alive. ' Tho evidence of this witness, as to the finding of tho body, was simply corrobor ative of that given by the constable. He considered the captain was greatly to blame !for leaving the boat without any one in charge.

A preliminary meeting of shareholders in the New Zealand Lead and Galvanized Iron Works was held at Mr A. Smart's new store, Elliott-street, this morning, Mr. F. Winter in the chair. It was resolved to form the Company, and four gentlemen were appointed to value the property, machinery, and stock offered by Mr Smart, and to report at the adjourned meeting to bo held at the same place 011 Thursday jnext. A band has been engaged for the races on New Year's Day, and the band of the German man-o'-war will be present on the following day. At the races in the Waikato to be held on the morning of the 9th inst. a handicap pigeon match for all comers will take place at Hamilton, under the auspices of the i Waikato Gun Club. Particulars will I appear in our advertising columns to morrow. An announcement appears in onr advertising columns that the prizes for the sports at Ellcrs.ic Gardens on Boxing day will be paid at the i Occidental Hotel on Saturday next at 9 p.m. i The barque Glimpse left Nelson last week for I Hokiang-a, where she will load for Melbourne. SKThe Fidelity and Accident Guaranty Company, 5 New Zealand, capital £100 000 which com mences operations in Now Zealand on the Ist of January, has appointed Mr John Reid manager of the 'Auckland branch. The> ptaocts of the Company are those usually filled by similar institutions. Persons occupying situations of trust will be placed in a position- to find the requisite security, and for the payment ot small nremhuns, policy holders may secure any sum payable in the event of death or severe 111 jury by accident. The Company has a wide held for the exercise of its bcnincent operations, and in the appointment of Mr Reid, it has secured an aient who will place its business on a satisfac tory andsound tooting. Mr B. Tonks has been chosen chairman of the local board of directors. Those splendid home-cured and dairy : ied hams are" now in splendid order for cutting. Tliey may be had at Is, per lb., at Barnetfs City Bacon and Pork Pie Manufactory, Queen-street. Call and see them for yourselves before Christmas.— [Apvt.]

THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1876



v - v 171011 COUOMANDEL. ':~:~: ; ■ ;w 21 •J' .::i:a3- r f] p ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY MORNING at 12 noon, and every FliiiJAifat3p.nl. FOii RUSSELL, WANGAROA, AND M rINGON UI. Tlv - - lOM \' will leave EVERY MONDAY nt *\?'- 1 .weather permitting:). Passengers fo:Llad(smaU parcels prepaid at the Oi ice on the Wharf. No cargo received alter 1 p.m. „ FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI ■v , (^Uiu'atMokENZIE'S COVE to Land * iMl^^lcaff tr the above place EVEKY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR TAURANGA. T1 rOWENA will leave the Queen : stroet ■~- XT'"--. ■■"■{)>cr and circumstances perniittiiv?) ;;;v; ■ -V ax<>a, caiii"r<atkatikati sho^iid r;j:: i ::Viiu.dn/t] r c 3 trJ !^g^u^ nager> - rTTATKATO STEAM NAVI - ■ ~ >- Vy GATIOX & COALMINING !^_s __ ii> .A : ' IP ANY i LIMITED). TIME TABLE: TLa steamer WATKATO n . - . ..Tercor for Hanulton-Tvicsday, Thurs- LOtl • ;■..' .' is- lU iloy, at 10.30 a.m. day and Friday, ut 8.30 a.m. FRAXZ SCHKRFF, Secretary. Foi-t-strcct, December 13,1876. | OP ii""* PACKETS TO NE W ZliA .' -.■ -- - ■■; LAN I). * ~., r TTshiT33 are REGULAR 'it.- ii\>oye t . 0, 1 .:.;,, ;n ai i.orts o£ New TKADKUri 10 classed Al at Zealand. They a« 'I?^ r c^o-3ri«ncecl masters. convenient. . c-.ipowered to grant at almost chuickshank & co..;______ ==^Pr^T~V ESSEX FOR 1| LONDON DIBECT. ir?S> . — v ;^ iil'j^:j The favourite Al bnip CITY OF AUCKLAND, | • r, l ! l^^S il^o fcnsa S ed,,vmsa 1 1, L;;iar^ctn^ttS)mmcdation for saloon and. * Fw]ft || . om x)r. pSS'waa read stating B#oiiilor Cos^ave asked the Tog Clerk whether thelnsurance Offices contri buted to the cost of the hose and buckets. RETURNS. In pursuance to promise the Mayor laid upon the table the particulars of the mis cellaneous items in the annual statement of -To^nciilorGoldiesaiahQwaa dissatisfied



W4NTED, to Sell, 80 and 60 Acres ol ~ Land, great part bush, at Wangarei only £12 each, or £20 the two.—Apply to \V. 11. Dampier, General Dealer, Wyndham-street, corner of Albert-street WANTED, a good General Servant, mnst be able to cook; references yoqiiirftfl.—Mrs^Wynyard, Graf ton Road. WANTED, a General Servant.—Apply to J. Buchanan, Customhouse-street. ANTED,, several good General Ser vants, for town and country.—E. Henry's Registry, Shortland-street. -\irr A-NT ED, a Boy, immediately.— YV H. Collison, Baker, Princes-street. XTTANTED, I a respectable Youth. — W St. Mnngo Cafe. XiTANTED, a good General Servant for W the country.—Apply Waitemata Hotel, *,n-morro____l_o'pl°ck- fXTANTED to LET, the Iron House at W the Queen-street entranoa of Market; rent, MB.-B1. G< JSwington, Queea-sjrwt,



WANTED, a Man to Milk and make - himself generally useful in the bush.— Apply at Mr. Holland's, Grocer, Queen-street, 1 and 2 on Friday. T^TANTED, a respectable Girl about 16 oil X yeara of age.-Mrs. A. M. Williams, 219, Queen-street. W "ANTED, a few Working Men as Boarders in a private family—terms moderate—near the Wharf.—Mrs. Hughes, opposite Dr. Lee's, Albert-street. W ANTED, a good General Servant.— Mrs. Dornwell, Queen-street. WANTED, a Blacksmith. — Appfv T. and S. Morrin. WANTED, a strong Youth for the Butchering.—G. Raynes, Parnell. WANTED, a respectable~Girl"about 13 or 14 yeara old.—Mrs Syras, Grey street. ANTED, a good Fitter or Machi nist.—A. R. and F. Goodacro, Boot Upper Closers, Grey-street. W" ANTED "KNOWN, who wouldn't have a Boy to wear one of Coombos's 2a lid Suits. WANTED, unincumbored married couple—husband groom, coachman, and milker; wife cook and laundress. Wages, £75 and found. A young strong girl for the Kawau, female cooks, general servants, nursemaids, stout dairy-farm lads, and eldery men. —Hannaford's Regis try, Queen-street. WNTED7 Pick and Shovel Men.— Apply at 8 o'clock to-morrow morning to Martin Danahor, Reclamation, Freemrn's Bay ANTED, a Cab-driver; must be a sober man.—Mofflin and Smith, Albert street. ANTED, 50 Shipwrights.—Apply to Sims and Brown. ANTED, a respectable Girl about 17 to take charge of children.—Apply York Hotel, top of Upper Queen-street. ANTED to Let, a Dwelling hnd Shop in a business part of town, with shelv ing and gas fittings comploto ; rent moderate. — 1 ■[. Partington, House & Land Agent, Q,ueen-st. WANTED, a Nurse.—Apply to Mrs. J. Firth, Mount Eden. WANTED by a respectable person a situation as Barmaid, willing to pro ceed to South. Good references. —Apply by letter to "Barmaid," Star Office. WANTED, by a steady Man, perman ent situation as Engineer, accustomed to Saw-mill and all sorts of Flax-mill machinery. —Address "Engineer," at this office. WANTED, a strong active Youth, one accustomed to the Grocery preferred.— Apply to F. Hcwin and Brother, Queen-street. WANTED, Employment as Clerk or otherwise; good penman. — Address XYZ, at this office. WANTED, a Boy to serve in the shop ; must have a good character.—W. 11. Uampier, General Dealer, Wyndham-strcot, corner of Albert-street. WANTED, a situation by a young man of 12 years' experience in the Grocery and General Liquor Business; could invest £;SOO as security or otherwise ; reference good.— Address, " J.Y.P.," General Post-office. Sydney. Open for ten days. W "ANTED, a Youth.—Apply to G. Ilulmc, Butcher, Queen-street. WANTED, a Book-keeper; must be competent to take entire charge of oilicc.— Apply by letter, enclosing references and stilting salary required, to P.O. box, No. 38. WANTED, a second-hand Bread and Biscuit Baker.—Apply to Charles Bur- Eon, Charcoal Biscuit Manufacturer, Queen- Btroct. ■\ITANTED, Permanent Employment by T V a sober in! elligcnt man, 32, no objection to being employed for part of the flay ; wages to suit (he times.—Address .LC.A., Star Office. WANTED, a strong Lad accustomed to tho Butchoring business.—lt. Reeves, Hobson-strect. WANTED, a good General Servant ; must understand plain cooking.— Apply Immediately to Mrs. Hardwick, Shortlaml strcct. ______ WANTED, a General Servant; also, on experienced Nurse Girl.—Mrs I. Barnett, Eden Crescent. WANTED, for"the Country, a Married Couple—Man to work on the Farm, Wife to Keep House and work in the Dairy.—Apply at this office on Friday next, at 1 p.m. ANTED TO SELL, GO cases of Basins 5d lb., 4 lbs. for Is Gd ; Currants, 5d lb., 4 lbs. for Is Gd ; 100 gross of Tin Matches, Is Gd per dozen, lf>s per gross. Lemon Peel, Is Gd lb. One Week Only; 11. Watts, Pitt-street. Ladies Dresses from Ss to 14s, Boys Suits from 4s 6<l suit. ANTED, Squarers for a Million feet of Kauri at 2s. 3d. per hundred.—P. and I. McLcod, Helensvillc. AORI WAX, by an Eye-Witness. Sco Brett's Auckland Almanac. Price, ONE SHILLING. WANTED Known, a large assortment of Scarfs, Collars, Cuffs, Laces, Gloves, and Millinery, at Brown's Drapery, Ponsonby. 11l GEORGE GREY'S Exploring Ex peditions in Australia. See Brett's Auck land Almanac. Price, ONE SHILLING. jTi OUNTIES, Financial Arrangements, \j Local Elections, Bating, and Public "Works Acts, 187(>. See Brett's Auckland Almanac. Price, ONE SHILLING. "TOO" ANTED, three or four respectable v ▼ Boarders. Terms very moderate.— Apply next door to Minnetti's French Bakery, Hobson-street. 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, Newmarket. All others are counterfeit. WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Music and other Blndingdone in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and Account Book Manu facturer, next door to the Evening Stak Office, Wyndham-strect. W~ ANTED KNOWN, that you can get Good French Felt Hat for 2/11, at Cooinbcs' City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. WANTED Known, Gentlemen's Clothes Cleaned, Renewed, in Colour, and neatly repaired; Colours warranted fast, and not wash off. Dyeing in all its branches done at Edgar's Dyeing and Cleaning Establishment, Wellesley treet East, Auckland. Communications by post promptly attended WANTED KNOWN, that you can get 1 nice Bows for Is. Fit for any Gentle man's wear, and if you have no money you can have one for nothing, at tho City Clothing Mart. —Samuel Coombcs, 92, Queen-street. WANTED to Sell, a 4-Roomed House, in Hill-street, Newmarket, and Freehold Allotment, 2S by 100 feet. Lined and papered, good tank, well-fenced; £100. Very cheap. Key next door.—Apply H. Kean, Thistle Hotel. ANTED KNOWN, we continue to make Trousers to order for 15s.—Phillips's Mart, Queen-streets WANTED 7 the Public of Auckland to Know that I. LEVY is selling LINEN FA CED COLLARS (all sizes), from 3}d. PER BOX. Would particularly call attention to a LARGE STOCK of CKOS3-SFZKD TROUSERS (both of the latest and old fashioned cut), the largest sizes to be obtained in Auckland. WANTED 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 (Eliaß I Howe, jun.), have never yet been equalled either in principle or excellence of manufacture. Re pairs to all machines properly done. Steam Gauges repaired, tested, and adjusted. ANTED KNOWN, that Samuel Coombes is making up the McPhilg gloggonaught Check in Mosgiel Tweed Trousers for 20s. The best value in New Zealand.—City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. W~ ANTED KNOWN — I have Just Opened 2 cases Printed Mole Trousers, which I shall sell at 7/6. The goods cannot be equalled by any other house in town for Iqbs I than 10:'6.~-SAMUEL CQOMBB3, Uity Clothing Mart, 92, Qwcen-Stree.l;,



WANTED, by a Married Man (no enoumbrance), Situation aa Atnatour Gardener; willing to make himself generally useful. Good references. —E. Haywood, Emigrant's Depot. WANTED, a Clerk and Storekeeper for Mercury Bay.—Apply by letter only to Mercury Bay Sawmill Company. ANTED Known, Children's Prunella Boots, 1/, 1/3, and 1/6; Ladies ditto, with or without toe-caps, 5/6; Men's Elastic Shoes, 5/6; White Canvas ditto, 4/6; Glass Butter Coolers 1/; Children's Strong Leather Boots, from 1/6; Workboxes, 1/3 ; Eau de Cologne. 1/3 ; Foreign Cigars, /I: Wax Matches, 2 boxes for /li; Good Tea, 2/; Blacking, 2 for /li; Oatmeal, /2; Half-crown Music, /6; Lollies, /10 per pound; Ladies Bags and belts, /9. The shop will be open I for the futuro from 8 in the morning-, till 9 at j night.'— W. H. Dampier, Wyndham-street, corner of Albert-street. HAT Gift shall Pa present to Minnie dear, As a memorial of the glad New Year? Dear Pa! I'd have a Heslop Sewing Maohino, A " Little Beauty," worthy of a Queen. The Little Beauty Sewing Machine, 255. each, at the Fitting Shop, High-street. "IVfE W~LOCK -STITCH SEWING .131 MACHINES, £2. 10s., guranteed.—W. C. Dennes, Sewing and Washing Machine Depot, Queen-street. JCAHOON wanted at onco at the o Brewery. BOXING DAY SPORTS. Prizes will bo PAID at the Occidental Hotel on SATURDAY NIGHT, at 9 p.m. JAMES A. BROWN, Secretary.1?? OK HIRE, a 2h.p. Horizontal Engine and Vertical Boiler: complete. Suitablo for driving a chaff-cutter, lathes, &c—Apply to W.S., Star office. lOST, a Cheque for £5, drawn in favor J of A.S.P. Company on Bank of New Zealand, Gisborne. —The finder will be rewarded by returning same to A. S. P. Co. 's oflice, wharf. OUND, on Boxing Day, a Lady's Side Pocket, containing money, &c—• Owner can obtain same by paying for advertisement, and giving description, to Sergt. Gamble, Police Station. S. REW A R D.—Lost, a Brown Retriever Dog, "'Rover."—The Under will be rewarded on returning same to T Buddie, Hepburn-street. F"~OUND, in Auckland, on the 24th inst., an Kalian Greyhound Slut.—Apply to J. R. Hondry, Beach, Onehunga. BOATS, for Sale, Hire, or Exchange.— J. W. Carr and Sona. TVT O T I C E. On account of the Rise of Brandy, Hcnncsoy's case will bo Gs. per bottle ; bulk do., 4s. Gd., on and after the Ist January, 1877. HENRY KEANE, Thistle Hotel. JOHN HANCOCK, United Service Hotel. OIIORTLY !—O N E SIIIL LIN G I A DREAM OF LIFE : SONGS AND SONNETS. By Joins: Blackman. "PORTRAITS of Sir George Grey, B Mr Justice Gillies, and the Mayor. See Brett's Auckland Axmanau. Price, ONE SHILLING. mO BUILDERS AND CARPENTERS. Tenders will be received until noon of the sth January, for the Erection of a Dwelling House at Wairau Creek. Plans to be seen at Mr. Little's Store, Maungaturoto, Kaipara ; and at the ollicc of R. KEALS & SON, Architects. Insurance Buildings. rjp~o B v i l D c r"sT Tenders will bo received by the Undersigned until noon of FRIDAY, the 2!itli inst., for the Erection and Completion of a Store in Custom housc-Htroct. Plans, &c, at my oilice. Queen-street. P. HERA PATH, Architect. TENDERS arc required for the Erection of Cottages at Dargavillc, Northern Wairoa. Plans &c., may be seen at my ollicc, nnd at Messrs. Michelson and Co's Stores, on the ground, until Monday, the Bth .January, when the tenders are to be delivered at 12 o'clock at either place. JAMES WBIGLEY, Architect. m O BUILDER S. Tenders will be received up to noon on Satur day, the 30th instant, for the Erection of Con crete Bank Premises at Blenheim, for the Bank of New Zealand. Plans, &c, at my oflic Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY. Architect. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will bo received up to noon on Satur day, the 30th instant, for Additions and Repairs to the Provincial Council Chambers. Plans, &c, at my oilice, Queen-street. / EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. O BUILDERS. * Tenders will be received until noon of Satur day, 30th inst., for the erection of a Six-roomed House at Devonport, North Shore. Plans. &c, at my office, Albert-street, near Market. EDWARD BARTLEY. 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 tho wholesale agents, Messrs. Nathan & Co. The Powder is free from a,ny deleterious injrrcdient which is often found in inauy 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. ~X~NNLNEiiSARY CONCERT AND _r&_ BALL, S.N.E. COMMITTTEE, Temper ance Hall, Albert-street, MONDAY, Ist Jan., 1877.— iGtf" " A Happy New Year!" ISA— Splendid National Programme!— Gems of England, Ire land, and Scotland!—" School for Scandal!" Programme:—Duet (in Highland costume), " Hunting Tower,"' Mr. Carter and Miss Peace; Sojig (by desire), " II de Gonda," Miss Lawrence; Song, " Love sounds the Alarm," Mr. Salt; Song (by request), " The Blind Girl to her Harp,' Mrs. Cottingham; Motto Song, "Broken Down," Mr. Masters; Song, "Magic Music," Mrs. Bct tany; Song, "In the days when we went Gipsying, alonar while a<ro," Mr. Cornish; Song, *' Flower Girl," Mrs. Masters; Comic Song (in character), "Susan Jane," Mr. Hodgson; Song, " Scenes that arc Brightest,"Mrs, Homer; Duet, "When a Little Farm we Keep," Mr. Salt and Mrs. Bcttany. To be followed by the celebrated quarrel and sci'con scenes from Sheridan's renowned comedy "School for Scandal!" Sir Peter Teaglo, Mr. Arthur Herman (first appearance in Auckland); Lady Teazle, Miss Polly Leakc ; Joseph Surface, Gentleman amateur; Charles Surface, Gentle man amateur; Servant, Gentleman amateur. — The whole of the splendid costumes arc by the justly celebrated Sam May, of Bow-street, Lon don.—To conclude with a Select Ball, for which only a limited number of tickets will be issued. Tickets: Concert and Ball, 2s. Gd. ; Concert only, Is. ; to be had of any of the Committee. — Doors open at 7.30, commence at B.—J. W. Carr, Esq., Chairman and Treasurer; C. B. Andrew, Secretary and Master of Ceremonies; Carl Butschkow, Musical Director. mOURISTS TO THE HOT LAKES, 1 and Visitors to Tauranga, may obtain Buggies, and Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle Horses, at D. H. M. Bill's Tauranga Livery and Bait Stables, Corner of Spring and Grey-streets, Tauranga. A telegraphic message to the pro prietor will at all times ensure a trap being ready to proceed to the Lake District imme diately on arrival of the steamer from Auckland. N.B.—Good Grazing for Horses Is. 6d. per week. L M AN A C, 18 77. Copies can b3 had by Policy Holders on appl; ng at the oliici; or agents of the New Zealand Insurance Company. "OT E M O V A L. Mrs WILLIAMS has REMOVED from Albeit Buildings to her New Shop, opposite tho Firebell, junction of Queen and Grey-Street, five doors from Market Entrance. 0 R X I N G OXEN. For Private Sale, A TEAM OF TWELVE WORKING OXEN in good condition, with Bows, \ Tokeg, and. Chains. | ALfitEQ'iucivLA^p,



FOR SALE, a nine-roomed House, oppo site One Tre3 Hill, at Epsom.—For address apply office of this paper. FARM at Pukekoho for Sale ; 180 acres first-class land, situate midway botween Pukekohe and the Railway Station; 100 acres in grass, and nearly all fenced, with House and out-buildings thereon.—Samuel Cochrane and Son, Land and Estate Agents. FORTSALE, in Vincent-street, a Large Building Allotment, 6C feet by 300 feet.— Samuel Cochrane and Son, Land Agents, Fort street. • ____ OR SALE, a four-roomed Cottage and Half-acre corner of Trafalgar and Symonds streets; also the Railway Temperance House, Lower Queen-street, OnehuDga.—For particulars apply at Railway House. FOR SALE, 14 acres of Good Land at Otahuhu, in cultivation, fonced into pad docks, dlvidod by a publio road, with water frontage: a nine-roomed House, Stables, and Out-houses for £300.—W. Flood, 5, Insurance Buildings. FOR SALE, cheap, a Light Cedar SkifF. Apply to J. Waymouth, Boatbuilder, Custom-house-street. , Oil SALE, 280 acres superior Land, Paparatta, near Mr. Douglas's mill. No oiler nearly oligiblo will be refused.—Apply J. Moran, corner Cracroft-street, Parnell Rise. OR SALE, off the junction of Union and Napier-streets, a three-roomed Brick House.—Apply to John llosking, Albert-street. TO~PET, the Shop and Premises now occupied by Mrs. Rountroo in Hewin's Buildings, Wellesley-street, two doors from Queen-street.—Apply to Hewin, Grocer. m TO~LET, a Baker's Establishment in Victoria-street; The House containing 7 rooms, also bakohouse, 2 stoves, and stable. O LET, a" Baker's Establishment in Victoria-street. The house containing seven rooms ; also Bakehouse, two Stores, and Stable.—Apply J. Carson, Quoen-strcet, or Mrs Stevenson, Nelson-street. £^3W npO LET, an 8-roomed House, SaTrTfefcs Jl furnished, in the best part of the fflPjLLfes town.—Particulars from W. Flood, 5, Exchange Buildings. TO LET, a Shop in Queen-street, next to Hemus'a Star Boot Shop. Terms, £1 per week. TO LET, a comfortable House, eight apartments, near St. Sepulchre's Church. —Apply this office. O LET, or for SALE, that good sub stantial Freehold Property, well-known as Morris's Temperance Hotel, close to the Re nmera Station. The house contains nine rooms, with two-stall stable, and store-room and wood shed; freehold allotment, 100 x 150 feet, well stocked with fruit trees and valuable shrubs. The furniture, &c, can be taken at a valuation. Good reasons given for the proprietor relinquish ing the business. —Apply at this office, or to G. Morrison on tho premises. TO LET, that commodious Shop at present occupied by Madame Nelson, Albert Hotel Buildings.—Apply J. Stewart, Albert Hotel. e~~?z3? ■^•*£'^^>^i2*~s—l^_) _> milE COUNTY ELECTIONS. ' "THE EVENING STAR" IS A DULY AUTHORISED GAZETTE Under the " Counties Act" and the " Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876," FOR TIII_ INSERTION OF ALL ELECTION NOTICES Undek the Act. « AUOKUN _T~E N G1 N E E R ft _t__ VOLUNTEERS. W 11 The Company and Band will Parade at the Fire-bell, foot of Grey-street, on MONDAY, January 1, at a quarter-past S a.m. sharp, to attend the ANNUAL PICNIC atMotuihi. Uniform —Undress, with Cross and "Waist belts, and (Jap Covers. Tickets may bo had of Lieut. Saunders, W. Head, Market; or members of the committee. The Public are cordially invited to accompany tho Engineers on this trip, Single Tickets, 55.; Family Tickets, 10s. Everything provided. E. DAWSON. Secretary. A R T I L L E R V T> ICNI C, | ON MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 1877, (NEW YEAR'S DAY), ON THE ISLAND OF MOTUIHI. Tho Battery will Parade at the Fire-bell at 7 a.m. Single' Tickets, 53.; Double, 7s. Gd. Re freshments provided. The Takapuna leaves the Wharf at 8 a.m. sharp. Tickets to be had of any members of the committee. ! E. HEIGHWAY, Hon. Sec. M A TTENTIO N !—AUCKLAND «____. SCOTTISH VOLUNTEERS. *i The Company will Parade at the Fire-boll, top of Queen-street, on SUNDAY EVENING, at 12 o'clock sharp, for a march out. Uniform—Full Dress, with'waist-belt. J. H. G. McLENNAN, Lieut. Commanding. -^j^fe. T^> OR THE THAMES. «£z^&£> S.S. DURHAM. From Auckland: From Thames: Friday, 10.30 a.m. Friday, 3.30 p.m. J. EDWARDS. xcur s i o n "-""-"""' THE KAWAU. The s.s. < lONA ' will leave the Queen-street Wharf for the Kawau (by the kind permission of Sir George Grey), on NEW YEAR'S DAY, and following day, at 10 a.m., returning each day at o p.m. Return fares, ss. ALEX. MCGREGOR, Manager. «g*&fe>-, TGIXCURSION TO THE HOT SPRINGS. The s.s. 'ARGYLE.' WiLl leave tho Queen-street Wharf for the Hot Springs on NEW YEAR'S DAY, and following day, January, 1 and 2, 1877, at 10 a.m.; returning at 5 p.m. Return Fares, ss. A. McGREGOR, Agent. <2kv^ AUCKLAND STEAM PACKET COMPANY •*£2Z22i±&&> (LIMITED). FOR GISBORNE AND NAPIER. The s.s. GO-AHEAD will leave Auckland for the above ports on SATURDAY, 30th instant, at 4 p.m., carrying Cargo for both ports. W. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. «k, > ij^Oß LEVUKA DIRECT. »^|si§.W^^, The clipper schooner _______S-fea JESSIE HENDERSON Will sail as above on SATURDAY next, the 30th instant. For freight or passage apply to M. NICCOL. j^sw imOR HOKIANGA g|g|4^x _ED DIRECT. J"*Sgaite_^|2||^ The Regular Trading Schooner QUEEN, Captain T. Jones, will sail for Hokianga on SATURDAY next, 30th instant. For freight or passage apply to M. NICCOL, Agent. cswj?.. "ORIGANTINE 'MATCH. jg -V*%v LESS,' FROM. DUNBDIN". J|flgs£ii|2r Consignees arc requested topru ""^^ sent Bills of Lading and pay Freight. Master, Agent. HL. POSSENISKIE, « Empfiehlt sich semen Landsleuten Yon S. K. M. S. ' Hertha,' als Schneider unc Tuchhandler, verspricht relle Bedicnung und billige Preisc—Ecke yon Shortlaad und Queen streets. . MANUKAU LOYAL ORANGE LODGE, No. 20. N.Z. vft The Regular Meeting of tha above f-§l~ Lodge will be held in the Lodge-room, /fWiM Connnereiyi Hotel on FIMDAY, 2Qtb, njfti'^«Jß)>. DeQeoxtnei'. at 7 p.m. share.



THEATRE ROYAL. Solo Lessee R. J. De Lias. Soenlc Artist .. N. H. Thornton. LAST WEEK BUT ONE of the Wonderful Popular LINGARDS. MAMMOTn Attraction. Grand Double Bill. Legitimate Comedy and Extravaganza. THIS EVENING, Grand Production of tho Great Mythological Extravaganza, PLUTO; Ob, THE MAGIC LYRE! Pluto (as performed by them) W.H.Lingard ) in London, New York, I Orphe" and Melbourne for up: f Alico Dunning (.wards of 500 nights ; • (Lingard) Introducing Twenty New Songs, Duets, Quar tettes, Choruses, &c, supported by the Royal Burlesque Company, and a host of auxiliaries! Entirely New Scenery, by Mr. N. H. Thornton. Double Orchestra [—Operatic Chorus I—Mechani cal, Pyrotechuical, and iEornautical Effects! The Performance will commence with SWEETHEARTS ! Friday—Grand Fashionable Night, the perfor mance will commence with OUR BOYS. Prices:—Dress Circle, -la.; Stalls, 2s. 6d.; Pit, One Shilling. \ X ORNE-STREET HALL. NEW YEAR'S NIGHT, 1877. A GRAND COMPLIMENTARY Concert and Jljall, tendered to mr. c. w. ward, IN RECOGNITION OF HIS PAST SERVICES, Will bo held in the above Hall on Monday even ing next, January 1,1877, Under the Patronage of the Officers and Brethren of the A.O.F. (Courts City of Auckland and Zcalandia) ; also, the Fountain of Friendship Lodge, 1.0.0. F., M.U. Members of Societies please attend in Regalia. For Programme see future issue. Prices of Admission —35., 25.. and Is. P. DOR AN, Manager. W. GODWIN, Secretary. Gentlemen intending to take part in the Per formance are requested to attend Rehearsal in the hall TO-MORROW EVENING, at half-past 7 o'clock. T^LLERSLIE GARDENS. NEW YEAR'S DAY SPORTS. (treat 300 Yards Handicap. Prizes : £5 and £1. Entries, ss. each, lay 9 p.m. Saturday at Occi dental Hotel. Colours and performances in advertised races must bo included. CHORAL HALL. THURSDAY EVENING, January i. Arthur Sullivan's Novel and Original Comic Opera, TRIAL BY TURYI THE CELEBRATED BREACH OF PROMISE OF MARRIAGE CASE! OVER FORTY VOICES, AND FULL ORCHESTRA ! 10 R N E-S T lIE E T HALL.—TO- J NIGHT ! Dec.2S.—An Entertainment will be given by Lady and Gentlemen Ama teus in aid of the widow, Mrs Couglilan and orphans. Quadrille party after the per formance. Front Seats, 25., admit to dance. Gallery, Is. E. W. Ward, Mana ger. Doors open 7.30, commence at 8. ANNUAL LICENCES FOR CAR RIAGES, CARTS, DRIVERS, POR TERS, ETC., ETC. Town Clerk's Office, November 30,1876. Notice is hereby given that all Licenses for Hackney and City Stage Carriages, Drays, Ex press Carts, Drivers, and Porters; also Certifi cates of Registration for Private Carts, expire on the 31st instant. Licences and Certificates for the ensuing year will be issued on FRIDAY, January 5, 1877. Applicants will require to give up their number plates. City-stage and Hackney Carriages will require to be previously examined by the In spector of Carriages, who may direct the num ber to be either painted on the panel, or affixed on a plate thereon, or such other directions as the Act enjoins. Licenses require to havo en dorsed thereon the number of passengers authorised to be carried, the hour of departure from the various termini, the name of tho street and position of the authorised stand; and the prescribed space within which all Vehicles are subject to Fares and Regulations made by the City Council. No Unlicensed Vehicle will be allowed to be Substituted for any carriage under repairs with out a permit form first obtained from the In spector of Carriages. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. WHARFAGE CHARGES ON RAILWAY WHARF. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, 22nd December, 1876. Notice is hereby given that the Rates. Dues, and Charges exigible on Queen-street Wharf will be charged on the Railway Wharf on and after the Ist January, 1877. WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. FIDELIDY AND ACCIDENT GUARANTY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Nominal Capital £100,000. With unlimited liability of Shareholders. Head Office : Lambton Quay, Wellington. Wellington Board of Directors : The Hon. Wm. Fiizherbert, M.H.R., C.M.G., Chairman. Joe Dransfield, Esq. George Hunter, Esq., M.H.R. Frederick A. Krull, Esq. Ldpman Levy, Esq. Edward Wm. Mills, Esq. Thomas J. Mountain, Esq. Auckland Board of Directors : Beniamin Tonks, Esq., M.H.It., Chairman. John Logan Campbell, Esq. David Hean, Esq. George P. Pearce, Esq. Agent—John Reid, Commerce-street. Dunedin Board of Directors : Edward Bowes Cargill, Esq., Chairman. The Hon. Wm. H. Reynolds, M.H.R. Robert Wilson, Esq. Charles Stephen Reeves, Esq. James Mills, Esq. Agent—M. W. Hawkins, Esq. Christchurch Board of Directors • The Hon. John Hall, M.L.C., Chairman. David Craig, Esq. Edward Louis Nathanj Esq. Agent—Richard Walton, Esq. Solicitors : Messrs Moorhouae and Stafford. Bankers: Colonial Bank oi! New Zealand. Secretary: Samuel Carroll. * The business which this Company proposes to conduct is, as its name implies, of a twofold character : firstly, to provide security to em ployers for clerks and othei-3 in positions of trust and responsibility; secondly, to grant in surances against injury, or loss of life resulting from accidents of whatever character The premiums charged to insurers of both classes will be on the most moderate scale consistent with prudence. Branches aro established in Auckland, Canterbury, and Otago, and will be extended to other places ia the colony as occa sion arises. Each branch will be under the control of a local Board of Directors, and the Company has been fortunate in securing in this capacity the assistance of gentlemen of the highest, standing and greatest experience in the respective localities. The Company will be prepared to commenc,© | operations on and after the Ist January, 1877, i Term?, and Forms of Application may fes had from, tUe Atjpufc in. Aueklfiml, mwjr -1 * m [ jojWiiisto,



CABLEGRAM. ,—, ——+, —i — (SPECIAL LINE.) Berlin, this day. Allen meinen Freundon and Gocnnern wuenscht einen vcrgnuegten Weihnachten und em glueckliches neves Jahr. BISMAKK. I. ALEXANDER Heartily joins in the above, and begs to recom mend bis Well and Largo Assorted Stock OP GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, BY T. RUSSEL & SON ROTHERHAM BENSON DENT EHRHARDT, and others W M H GUARANTEES from the Manufac turers, Besides his Own, for Two Years. THE JEWELLERY DEPARTMENT Is acknowledged by Connoisseurs one of the Finest Collection in New Zealand, and is replenished by every Mail with the Latest Designs from Home and the Continent. FOR THE COMING HOLIDAYS, I SHALL OFFER THE ABOVE GOODS AT REDUCED PRICES, To Effect a Clearance of Surplus Stock. Z. Alexander, Jeweller to His Excellency the Governor, queen -street, Auckland. TO-MORROW, NOON. MARKET-DAY AUCTION SALE. AT ARTHUR'S MART. 6 CASES Green's Canterbmy Bacon and Hams in cloth, 2 cases Canterbury Bacon in cloth. Beef, 1 case American Hams, Butter, Pumpkins, 40 good Cheese, 40 sides bare Bacon, 100 sacks new Potatoes, 20 bags Onions, Cabbage, 15 half-chests good Tea, 20 boxes good Tea, 15 cases Pickles, 15 cases Red and Fresh Herrings, 20 bags Sugar, 1 puncheon Ling, Confectionery* 5 cases Raisins. Chocolate, & ca^cs Onions. FURNITURE DEPARTMENT. AT ONE OCLOCK, Drawing-room Suite, 9 pieces, green rep; Chairs, Tables, Sofas. Couches, Carpet, Chef foniers. Stoves, Kitchen Utensils, Bedsteads, Palliasses, Chests of Drawers, Wash stands* Toilet Tables, Toilet Glasses, Fancy Goods, Toys, Caps, Earthenware, Hand Organ, Musical Box, Books, &c. TO-MORROW. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, at the Haymarket, oa Friday, 29th instant, at 11 o'clock, A First-class Mare, suitable for a Spring Cart. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29. FOR SALE, at Durham Yards, on Friday (To-morrow) 10 Light Harness and Riding Horses from Napier 30 Hacks and Light Harness Horses, Draught Horses Drays, Harness, Saddlery, &c. AT 11 O'CLOCK. HUNTER & NOLAN. FRIDAY,DECEMBER 29. UNITED STATES"DINING ROOMS, Lower Queen street. mo BE SOLD BY AUCTION. BY SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, At their Mart, Fort-street, on Friday next, at 12 o'clock, LEASE, GOODWILL, AND FITTINGS, OF THE ABOAE VALUEABLE BUSINESS. Information respecting the business, and a Catalogue of the Furniture and Fit tings can be obtained of the Auctioneers. TO-MORROW. PIANOFORTE, MAHOGANY DRAW ING-ROOM SUITE, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, INDIAN SHAWLS & CLOAKS. THE subscribers will sell at the Rooms, Fort-street, To-morrow (Friday), 29th inst, at 11 o'clock, General Household Furniture, Delhi Cloaks and Shawls (various colors), suitable for New Year's gifts. Mahogany Drawing-room Suite, in Maroon coloured rep., consisting of Couch, Arm Chair, and 6 Chairs ; Pianoforte, by Broadwood. in mahogany case: Rimu Oval Centre Table, Loo Tables, Cheffon. niers, Kauri Wardrobe, Maaogany Four, post Bedstead, Feather Bed, Pedesta. Washstand, Marble and Rimu Wash, stands, Mirrors, Iron Bedsteads, Palli assee, Mattrasses, Chest Drawers, Tables, Filter, Books, Glass Butter Dishes, Clocks, &c, &c. In the Estate of J. Hyland— Manufacturing Sewing Machine, by Simpson. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW. PRODUCE, POULTRY, FURNITURE, &c, &c., &c. M. JONES & CO. WILL hold their usual Friday Sale at the Central Sale Rooms, To-morrow, at 11 a.m.. Produce, Poultry, Furniture,- &c., &c, &c FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29. SCHOONER JESSIE HENDERSON. M. JONES & CO. HAVE received instructions from Capt. Ropinson, to sell by auction, on Friday next, 29th instant, at 12 noon, at the Central Sale Rooms. His Interest in the well-known new clipper Schooner Jessie Henderson, being one third share. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28. NOON. LIBRARY, UNREDEEMED PLEDGES WATCHES, JEWELLERY, &c, &c, &c. R. ARTHUR "*T7*ILL sell by auction, at his mart, . nSatSTcSnbr 1316^ to Thurs^ fc A Small Library of Select Books A Number of Unredeemed Pledges i *.t Watches, Jewellery, &c. " r l FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29. — THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, on Friday next, December 29, at 11 o'clock, A Double seated Buggy, in good order, can be used for a single horse or ptui\ • * Also, Backet Carriage. alfred~btloklanp. WEDNESOAY.-IAIOJARYIor^ WOOITsALE. mHE undersigned will hold their Third