the lavatory and the pantry, with capital Avater-supply. Hero is, also, a storeroom. - The steerage cabin is right aft, and is 30ft by 16ft. It Avill accommodate 13 gentle men and ladies. The fittings are plain, but very substantial. All the saloon metal work is electro-plated. The companion is fitted with telescope hatch, and the steps have brass footplates and the A-essels name on them. Mr Baldock superintended the whole of the internal fittings. The engine is of the modern construction, and is on the expansion principle. It is fitted with surface condenser, and Avorks up to 200 horse-power. The average revolu tions this morning Avere 130, at Avhich a speed of fully nine knots Avas attained under easy steam. The boiler is multo-tubular, of large capacity, and is capable of running the boat ten knots without full pressure. Another pigeon has returned as Aye go to press without any message. SECOND MESSAGE. Hot Springs, 1.10 p.m. Just arrived. Time from wharf, 2 hours 20 minutes. The run Avas accomplished Avithout having to ease for hot bearings. The vessel is running easily, because she goes to the Th ames this evening. Eeghteen sharks Avere counted in Waugaproua pas sage. THIRD MESSAGE. HOT SPRINGS 1.20. Only a feAV have gone ashore. The stcAvarils bell for lunch is anxiously expected, the journey down having made all ofuspeckisb. It is to behopedjthe providorc has not made the usual allowance for sea sickness in his catering. If he has it will be a bad job for some of us. The luncheon is spread in the capacious forehold, and from the peep to be gained from the] hatchway there is no fear of provisions runningfshort. Mr Hurst is quite the Mayor, and demeans himself royally. FOURTH MESSAGE. Hot Springs, 2.40 p.m. Luncheon is just over. Quite 150 sat down at tables laid in the hold, and there Avas room for as many more. The provisions Avere on the most substantial scale, and Avere supplied by Mr Robson. The Mayor occupied the chair, faced at the same table by Mr Tonks, Avhile Dr. Campbell, and Mr T. Henderson filled the places of honour at the other table. There Avere no intoxicating liquors supplied, but the amount of lemonade consumed Avas amazing. Fearing that things might go Hat for Avant of stimulants, His Worship kindly led off with two splendid jokes, Avhich started a genial conviviality. After the usual loyal toasts had been drunk, the Mayor proposed " Success to the Rotomahaua, and the firm of Messrs Eraser and Tinne." His Wor ship alluded to the importance of the occasion. He believed that lie Avas right in saying the Rotamahana was the first vessel of her size built of iron in the colony, —- (hear, hear) — and her trial trip must be looked upon as one of the finger-posts, so to speak, in the history of Auckland. They must

joked to the future to say whether the l joat would be a success, but after examing tiic splendid Avorkniauship and well-ap pointed lit tings he had little fear of the result. He recollected when the first engine ever built in Auckland Avas put into the Tauranga, and he hoped to sec the day when instead of of s.e liners coining out from GlasgOAV to Dunedin, they Avould be able to produce just as good vessels here. His Worship concluded by paying a Avell deserved tribute of praise to Mr. Frazer who had worked day and night to bring his boat to comple tion.

The toast was drunk amid great cheering.

Mi Eraser, on coining forward to reply, was received Avith deafening applause. He made a short and modest speech, in Avhich lie disclaimed being entitled to all the praise, and acknowledged the services of Messrs Turner, Baldock and others.

FIFTH MESSAGE

At Ska, 3 p.m

OIF again. The toasts Avere Avisely cut very short. Besides the loyal, and the toast of the day, " Capt. Earquhar," and "The Press," were the only others proposed. The supply of lemonade gave out ten minutes before.

Mr R. Graham came on board and offered to send oil' 50 dozen of Waiwera icrated waters, but the steAvard winked, and said s-iid lie thought be couid " find something." I'm afraid that steward is not a G.T.

The Hon. Mr. Watcrhouse is also a pas senger from the Springs. Going splendidly. Sea as smooth as a mill-pond, and the" birds and fish are play ing at bo-peep all over the place. We shall arrive at the wharf at about 5 o'clock.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FIV)M OUR O'.VX C">aRE3PJNDS-.r)

TAURANGA, this day. COUNTY ELECTIONS. There is great: excitement over the County election. Mr Morris. M.H.R., is considered nowhere. The " Bay of Plenty Times " is supporting Mr Cluuhvick.jun., which causes the utmost surprise. The probably suc cessful men are William Kelly, birth Wri'dev, and John Alfred Chadwick.

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. Caledonian tribute (Balshan) 44 ozs 10

Don Pedro tribute (Sykcs) 7 tons 42 ozs 15 dwts. Hunter aud tributer, Una, 10 tons 12 ozs 10 dwts. . co Alburnia tribute (Roavc) 2o tons, 53 ozs 17 dwts. . Little Agnes, interim clearing up, 138 ozs 10 dwts. About 300 tons reduced. Viceroy, Scott and party, 50 tons, 4& ozs 10 dwts.'

r . COROMANDEL, this day. ROYAL OAK. Tho Roval Oak manager reports : He obtained during the week 5C Iks of speci mens and picked stone ; gold is also seen freely in stupes in the iiitermittant level He has crushed 130 lbs specimens and picked stone, and obtained fifty-one ozs. UNION BEACH. Croat satisfaction is expressed by share holders in the Union Beach, on the Secre tary's promptitude in paying the dividend here to-morrow. The Queen of the North got 20 ozs from specimens. . Wells' tribute has started crushing. The Pride of Tokatea has 7 ozs ; Star claim 6 ozs ; City of Auckland 8 ozs 17 dWtS" THE ELECTION. There is great excitement over the elec tion. Messrs Harris, Cadman, Luks, Coupland and Blackmore, are favourites. RUSSELL, this day. SHIPPING. Sailed : Janet, for Auckland; also s.s. lona, with the following passengers;-- Messrs Sutherland, Bertie, Brown, J. M, Williams, Stephenson, Witt, Ken worthy, Misses Stephenson, and Anderson, and several steerage passengers. Mariner, for f^i h COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION.. '^Jmu The County Council election is causing much excitement. [PRESS AGENCY.] NELSON, this clay. FATAL ACCIDENT TO AN OLD SETTLER. _ fatal accident occurred this morning, lo Mr. Maraden, an old settler m the Win |. ea district. He was driving to towft, £>en his hoi. c took (right at a passim

• out, but did not appear to be hurt. He ( helped to unharness the horse, and led it to an adjoining stable, but a few minutes later he fell dead.

. WELLINGTON, this day. Arrived : The Merlin from Onehunga. r-ni,,-. DUNEDIN, this day. OTAGO COUNTY ELECTIONS.- BULGARIAN RELIEF FUND. The Otago County Council Avill meet on January 4th. The Wairau riding, in bout Band, is the only riding in Otago for which no candidate came forward. The total amount subscribed in Otao-o for the Bulgarian relief fund is £200. The yield of gold as shewn by the escort for the past month is 8,557 ounces. Captain Campbell Walker delivers an address before the Otago Institute to-night on Forestry. TIMAKU, this day. CHARGE OF RAPE AGAINST A RESPECTABLE MAN. A charge of rape has been brought against a man at Geraldine, holding a respectable business position. It has caused great excitement in the village. The particulars are not yet made public. The Timaru public school broke up yesterday. Over a thousand persons at tended at the distribution of prizes. The school iioav comprises nearly nine hundred pupils, and is making great progress. George Cliff is elected Mayor of Timaru for the ensuing year. He has'held the office tAvicc before. GREYMOUTH, this day. MONSTER PETITION. * A. petition signed by two thousand in habitants at the Kumara, praying for the removal of restrictions in the matter of the Greyinouth and Kumara tramway, has been forwarded to the Minister of Public Works.

CABLEGRAMS.

AUSTRALIAN

(PEESS AttEXCY.)

ALL ENGLAND CRICKETERS

SYDNEY, December 21

In the match All England v. Southern District, Twenty-two, the former in their first innings made 125, and the latter GO. Briseis is the favourite for the Champion Race at 2 to 1 ; Richmond, 4 to 1.

AUCKLAND CHORAL SOCIETY.

Tiik performance of Handel's "'Messiah" is always looked forward to as a first taste of 'Christina:- festivities, and we were not sur prised at seeing a large attendance at the Choral Hall last cA-cning. The chorus and orchestra numbered about 100 performers : the audience, though fairly numerous, was not equal to some previous years. The Ucv. S. Edger conducted, and although his style of wielding the baton is not quite to our fancy, we must commend him for the precision with which many of the pieces (mostly choruses) were executed It ism the solos that the greatest unsteadiness prevailed last night, and "Mr Edger Avill pardon us for suggesting that he might at limes accommodate his baton to the vocalist. The overture was not well played : the first movement Avas confused, and in the fughet'.a the bass was unsteady. Mr Harker made the most of the opening recitdive, but Avas less successful in tlie- air ""Every Valley." The first chorus was capitally sung : the basses Avere full and ready, the tenors stronger than usual, the alios plucky though weak, and the trebles as energetic as ever. Mr Austin sang the bass s»lo " Thus sailh the Lord," very fairly, considering the disadvantage under which be laboured in having a task mi suited to his voice. Mrs Glover was too nervous to do justice to "(J Thou that Tellest," and we thought if she had exchanged solos with Miss A. Maimsell, the result would have been more satisfactory. In passing on, wc ought specially to mention the delightful effect of the additional accompaniments by the wind instruments in "Thcpeoplc that walked.; AVc were not altogether pleased with the eltect of the P. and F. in the chorus, "For unto us;" tbc voices were not loud enough for the contrast produced by the band, and as a conscciucnco the words " Wonderful! Counsellor !" were drowned to the audience. The pastoral symphony was a great improvement on the overture, and. the recitatives sung by Mrs. Mitchell left nothing to be desired. This lady rendered the difficult air, "Rcioicc greatly," Avith excellent taste, in spite of a somewhat embarrassing effort (happily un successful) on tho part of the bas to give imme diate effect to Mr. Austin's previous recitative. Miss Bcalo deserves a word of praise for her careful rendering of " He shall feed His flock, and Miss Leaf exhibited her voice to great advantage in the remaining portion of tins beautiful air, but more particularly in the solo, "But Thou didst, not leave," which Avas one of the best things of the evening. The opening chorus of the second part of the oratorio, " Behold the Lamb of God," betrayed a lamentable confusion in regard to the quavers and semiquavers. The pathetic air, "He was despised," Avas sung by ■Wi ..A Maunscll, whose rich contralto voice was not lacking in sweetness, but we were sorry that the remainder of the solo, "He gave His back,"--the connecting link with the following chorus-was omitted. Why the recitative and fugal ch-H-us, "Ho trusted in God," Avere omitted wc aro at a loss to discover. Surely the oratorio would not be complete without, those bitter words of our Lords reviling enemies. Mr. 1 ole sang "Thy rebuke" with his usual expression, and the chorus, " Lift up your heads," brought to a close the lirst part of the concert. The opening chorus after the interval "The Lord gave flic word," was very good, as al .1 the chorus " Their sound has gone out. isut Mr Austin failed to give due effect to the air "Whvdothc nations," and the same must be said of Miss Vaughan in the solo " How Beauti ful." Mr Harding achieved the greatest success of the evening by his spirited and intelligent rendering of the air " Thou shalt break them, and wc arc glad to recognise the very great pro gress which this singer has been able to attain through constant and steady practice. Ihe Hallelujah chorus was splendid, and thrilled the audience with an indescribable sense ot its grandeur. Miss Edger, who essayed the c hie soprano solo " I know that my Redeemer bveth is to be congratulated for more than musica proficiency: her singing exhibited a careful study of the words and a correct appreciation of their meaning. Mr George Harker sang with good effect the bass air "The ttumpet shall sound," and the final choruses \\ or thy and "Amen" Avere remarkable lor grandeur and precision.

THE THEATRE.

Tin. " Two Orphans " was successfully rcoiTsented last evening et tho Theatre fova v the two ladies, Miss Alice Dunning ILinsard and Mis 3 Lizzie Lawrence, the rhailct -of "Pierre" being ably sustained by Mr Uii'-ard. AVc have already referred to this fine clrama.and see no reason to retract opinions alrea expressed. The drama was well sus tained throughout, and will be repeated lor the st ti_ ie this evening.

OTAHUHU.

The adjourned meeting of .tbe ratepayers of Otahuhu was held last night in the public:hall The obiect of the meeting was to determine if possible, Xcliof the two candidates Otahuhu should support, Mr, Rush presided. Three quartersofanhour elapsed before thecanttdates present could get up steam. Mr. Luke led oft followed by Mr. Gordon. There was some hot work between these two candidates, and a tice criticism of each other. Mr. Calvert occupied but a brief space of the time nevertheless made a forcible speech, aud evidently had the meeting, the chief points were embodied in his address, which appeared m last nights Star, approving of the partial adoption only of the Counties Act, and his determination to oppose the permissive clauses of the Act, and to prevent as far as lay in his power, if elected, any increase of taxation. Mr Calvert also stated his opinion that the chairman of the County Council should occupy a strictly honorary posi tion devoid of pay. This candidate s past exer tions for his district, and the important, services he lias rendered, without allowing any payment to be made him, shows tho consistency of his declarations, He will doubtless go in at the head of the poll. Messrs Derose, Shepherd, Stone, and Stringer addressed the meeting, which concluded at a late hour.

Some excitement was shoAvn at Mr Buckland's sale yesterday, Avhen Conder's celebrated prize bullock was driven in for sale. Tho bullock Avas in splendid condition, fed by Mr Condor of Ishumata, at the lower end of Mangere. He carried away the prize at the late" show a few weeks ago. The butchers were each in their turn eager to securo him for their Christmas customers, oven at gold dust price, as it is termed. The price Avas run up to something great, when at last the enterprising butcher of AY cllesley-street, Mr Carter, secured him. We arc glad to sec a young beginner like Mr Carter with such enterprise. He also, at the same sale bought 2 tine Hereford bullocks belonging to Mi- McLean. They are now on view at his neat and clean shop, Wellesley-street, near St. Matthews church. He calls upon his customers to Adsit mm early and see his grand show of Christmas meat, and at such loav prices, Strangers aro invited to take advantage of the Turkish Baths during their visit to Auckland. Open daily.—[Advt. |

THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 33, 1876



A meeting of the Shipwrights' Protection Society will be he held in the Temperance Hall at 7.30 p.m. this evening. No share report was issued to-day, there fore the usual mining quotations do not appear in this evening's issue. Those splendid home-cured and dairy-fed hams arc now in. splendid order for cutting. They may be had at Is, per lb., at Barnett's City mwi\ and Pork Pie Manufactory, Qiu. n-strect, BaU *ad f*» them $? JWSTO mns '- *' 'M . .



WANTED, Customers for Lamb, at per quarter, Is. Gd., 2s. and 3s. Gd., at G. Ilulmos, Butcher, Queen-street. WANTED, ScpmreriTfor a Million feet of Kauri at 2s. 3d. per hundred.—P. and I. McLcod, Helensvilie. MAORI WAR, by an Eye-Witness. Sco Brett's Auckland Almanac. Price, ONE SHILLING. __ WANTED, a Nursemaid.—Apply to _ Mrs. Kcnderdine, Edcn-streot. WANTED," three Men aiid a Boy to pluck Geese and Turkeys. — Apply, immediately^ Governor Browne Hotel. WANTED Known, a large assortment of Scarfs, Collars, Cuffs, Luces, Gloves, and Millinery, at Brown's Drapery, Ponsonby. WANTED Known, that J. Green will sell, next Saturday, cheap Toys, Per fumes, &c.* Handkerchiefs, 3for Is.; Boys' Socks Id. pair; Thread Gloves, Id. pair; Purses, Id, each and upwards; Tooth Brushes, id. each, &c, &c. Every article marked in plain ligurcs. —J. Gi.i_._->, No. 53 Market, and Table in front. After !>.30 p.m., all Toys half-price. QIR GEORGE GREY'S Exploring Ex- X- peditions in Australia. Sec Brett's Auck land Almaiuic^J^ricc, ONE_SIIILLING. W" ANTED KNOWN, Christmas Cakesi Mince Pies, &c. at Sydney House, next Union Bank. Orders punctually attended to. WANTED, a First-class Cook ; none but thoroughly competent hands need apply; best wages given; must understand Restaurant business.—Apply at this office. W"~ANTED, a respectable Girl as Nurse. -E. Honrey's Registry, Shortland street. COUNTIES, Financial Arrangements, Local Elections, Bating, and Public Works Acts, 187 G. See Brett's Auckland Almanac. Price, ONE SHILLING. WANTED, the Public to bring their children to sec the threo Niggers danc ing in the Avindow. It is great, fun, and in re turn notice the prices of my Christmas Boots, Shoes, &c, and if after that you think you can do better elsewhere, don't buy.— W. H. Dampier, General Dealer, Wyndham-street. Open from Bin the morning till 9in the evening. Don't for get the niggers. PORTRAITS of Sir George Grey, Mr Just ice Gillies, and the Mayor. See Bkett's Auckland Almanac. Price, ONE SHILLIXG. WANTED to Sell, a bargain, Bay Horse, Spring Cart, and Harness. • Apply T. Evans, at Jamicson's Firewood Yard, Victoria-street East. WANTED, three or four respectable Boarders. Terms very moderate.— Apply next door to Minnetti's French Bakery, Hobson-street. _______ WHERE to Purchase your Christmas Fruits. Christmas Hams, and General Groceries to the hest advantage is no doubt a perplexing problem. Before inn-chasing else where, call and look at I he qualities ottered al the Royal Tea Mart, where you can got Hie choicest Teas procurable from 2s. to->_s. per It*. There you will be pleased both with price and quality. I^T^AMTiI) to SKU,7lT7in; cs"oFth_",] t V Land at Otahuhu, in cult ivation, fenced into paddocks, divided by a public road, with water frontage ; a nine-roomed House, Stables, and Out-houses for4J3oo.—W. F100d,5, Insurance Buildings, WANTED," Tenders to 23rd instant, for Erecting a Villa Residence.—Mr. Cameron, Architect. WANTED for a. Station, n Ploughman who understands general farm work, married, no children, wife fo cook ; also Sawyers Io tender for Cutting 10.000 or 15,00!) feet Kahi katea; other work to follow. —Apply hclween tho hours of l> unci 1, at Messrs. \\ .ill and Co.'s Store, Fort.-street. WANTED, to caution the public against spurious imitations of the Home Shut tie Lock-siitch Hewing Machine. The genuine article can only be obtained in Auckland of .]. V. Breda, Shortland-street; or, .1. Jenkins, Temple of Fashion, Newmarket. All others are counterfeit. WAN TED to Sell, a 4-R00m... House, iv Hill-street, Newmarket, and Freehold Allotment., 28 by 100 foot. Lined and papered, good tank, well-fenced ; £100, Very cheap. Key next door. —Apply 11, Kean, Thistle Hotel. WANTED to Let, an 8-roonicd House, eight minutes wall, from the Unioi) Bank, in a most respectable neighbourhood, at 4 low rent; also furnished and unfurnished ap partments.—Apply Cheap Furniture Mart, Vic toria-street East, \TSTANTED KNOWN, wc continue to ?Y make Trousers to order for 15s.— Phillips's Mart, Queen-street, W ""ANTED, the Public of Aucklandlo Know that I. LEVY is selling LINEN FACED COLLARS (all sizes), from 3_i>• PER BOX. Would particularly call attention to a LARGE STOCK of CR.QSS-SU. <".D TROUSERS (both of the latest and old fashiopod cut), the largest sizes to be obtained in Auckland: "V£7ANTED NOWN, tliat the 1 'rize~Ox '. V Beef and Maclean's Hereford Oxen, are now on view, and For Sale to customers, at A. Carter's, Butch'.-r, Wellesley-slree!!. -£7"OU need not cpme home to-night Topi a if you don't bring me one of the Li] tip Beauty 255. Machine from the Fitting Shop, High-stiect, WHICH ARE THE C II EAPE S T OVENS, those Avhich arc importcp from Melbourne and sold at 355., and last about six months and then give way at the back and let the smoke in, or those which Herbert H. Smith makes at 155., some of which hayc been in use over 7 years, and are guaranteed to last for ten y< as, I have also taken first-class prizes at all the Slioavs for Improved Patent Portable Ovens, Colonial Ovens, Wrought-iron House and Ship Stoves, &c—Send for new illustrated priced catalogue of Qvons and Ranges at greatly reduced prioi., with tpathi.oniuls from a large number of persons avlio have had them in use for over si x^-ears.— Auckland Iron Works, Durham-street West, opposite Buckland's sale yard.



f. I T V EAST. MR. W. L. REES will meet his Constituents at tho Mechanics^lnstitute on FRIDAY EVEN ING, tho 22nd instant, at half-past seven o'clock. A UCKLAND RACING CLUB. SUMMER MEETING. BOXIN G D A Y. Tne Programme will commence [with, the Hurdle Race, which will be started punctually at i o'clock. WM. PERCIVAL, Secretary. jjf©&}) PRIZE will be presented to highest cUsp'O^ Scorer during Christmas Week, at •'Ai.lkn's Bow UNO Saloon." Prize now on view. Name and Score will be published in Star, January Ist, 1877. One Shilling per Game. Every Game recorded. "IVf ARY Dearest, if you will forgive my JJjL conduct of h .t night, I will buy you a Little Beauty Sewing _Uv(, line ft. I!s' JrUUljg §_W UWnkmn



WANTED Known, that a copy of the . _. r,Tca, S hyme wiu oe given on application to the Royal Tea Mart. WANTED, Can active Man, Birtcher preferred. Apply at once to A. Dorn well. WANTED Known, that at li. French's . Royal Tea Mart, you can get a pound of Raisins tor sd. ANTED, everybody to come This Evening to the Grand Christmas Tree and Entertainment, in tho Methodist Free Church School-room. Open at six o'clock, enter tainment at eight p.m. Funds go to school. WANTED, Customers for Geese at Is. Cd.; unusual Prime Moat at from 2d. per lb—-A. Dornwell, Queen-street. WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Music and other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and Account Book Manu facturer, next door to the Evening Star Office, W yndham-street. ANTED KNOWN, that you can get Good French Felt Hat for 2/11, at Coombes' City Clothing Mart, 02, Queen-street. WANTED Known, Gentlemen's Clothes Cleaned, Renewed, in Colour, and neatly repaired ; Colours warranted fast, and not wash od'. Dyeing in all its branches done at Edgar's Dyeing and Cleaning Establishment, Wellcsley trect East, Auckland. Communications by post promptly attended WANTED KNOWN] that you can get i nice Bows for Is. Fit for any Gentle man's wear, and if you have no money you can have one for nothing, at the City Clothing Mart. —Samuel Coombes, 92, Queen-street. WANTED Known, Children's prunella Boots, 1/, 1/3, and I/O; Ladies ditto, with lor wit bout toe-caps, 5/0; Men's Elastic Shoes, 5/G; White Canvas ditto, 4-/6; Glass Butter Coolers 1/; Children's Strong Leather Boots, from 1/0; Workboxes, 1/3 ; Eau de Cologne. 13; Foreign Cigars, /l; Wax Matches, 2 boxes for IU ; Good Tea, 2/: Blacking, 2 for /]_; Oatmeal, 12 : Half-crown Music, /0 ; Lollies, ,10 per pound; Ladies Bags and belts, I'J. The shop will be open for the future from 8 in the morning, till 9 at night.'— W. H. Dampicr, Wyndham-street, corner of Albert-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 (IClias 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. WANTED 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 1 lave Just Opened 2 cases Printed Mole Trousers, which I shall sell at 7/0. The goods cannot be equalled by any other house in tr.wn for less than 10/6.—SAMUEL COOMBES, City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. FOUND yesterday, a Pursecointaininga small some of Money, Sec, which the owner can have by giving a description of sunn to Wm. Freer, at Mr. R. Bull's Coach Painter, Qpper Queen.street. LOST, about, a fortnight since, a Black Lace Cape, between Hobson-street and Kybcr Pass. A suitable reward will be given if left at this office. LOST, yesterday morning, between New market Station and King's Stables, a Small Carpet Bag. -Finder rewarded on leaving same at the Station, or at King's Stables, Parnell. -| 4_B. REWARD.—Lost, this morning, 8 W between the Waitomata and Exchange Hotels, a small Gold Locket, with portion of hair guard allaehed. Finder will please, return same lo 1 his office, t7M__A__rrj_---._T-.iA-n _ m. .:_*i_>__*__*__r(-r_z__-_____* m & miiE II UETHREN of the several 1 MASONIC LODGES an' requested lo attend the FUNERAL of our late Bno. Jen kins, P.M. The Procession will leave the residence of our deceased Brother, Pil I -street, at 3 p.m. on SUNDAY, the 2llh instant. Plain Mourning Costume, While Tic and Gloves. By order, W. L. MITCHELL, W.M., 318, I.C. J. It. HURNS, W.M., 121, I C. JOS', WARRKN, W.M., <i... ..C. \V. C. WALKER, W.M.. 118, S.C. F. G. CLAYTON, 1338, E.G. ___OS>__ ..rr-.-w- \__ ~<_-_.. ........... /*.*^ jsfi?f4 fe#l n^mml Wr AI P A R A RA I L \\- AY, CIIHIST Al A S DAY. Pares as usual. Train leaves Hclcnsville at 7.30 a.m. for Itiver hcad. Riyerhead, 12 noon for Helensville, instead of usual time, HONING DAY AND NEW YEAR'S DAY, Time Table as usual. Return journey at, single fares. A, V. MAOPQNALD, General Manager. I >"RETT'S AUCKLAND ALMANAC > AND PROVINCIAL HANDBOOK, 1877, KST N 0 W R E A DV. ~_n COPIES MAY BE OBTAINED FROM ALL THE CITY STATIONERS. AND "STAR" AGENTS. The "Almanac and Handbook" this year con tains, in addition to the usual general and ollicial information : - HISTORY OF THE WAR IN NEW ZEALAND, By an Eye Witness, Embodying narratives of: The Growth of the King Movement—The Land League—Waitara Dispute—Governor Browne's War Manifesto- Murders at Taranaki—Skirmish at Waireka— Shelling of Wuirea Pa—Severe Defeat, of British Troops at Puketakauri—Destruction of Several Pas-^Seige of Fukprangipra — Tho Waikato War—Engagements at Kohe-roa, Meremere, and Rangariri—Patorangi and Orakau—The Gate Pa Disaster—Te Ranga—Hauhau Fanaticism and Atrocities—Attack on Sentry Hill—Remark able Battle at Moutua — Escape of Maori Prisoners—Quarrel between Sir George Grey and General Cameron—Maori Ambush, and Death of Captain Lloyd—Poverty Bay Massacro, and the various other Engagements of the War. AbSQ, Full summaries of the Counties, Financial anuan- emknts, rating, itkoolation of Local Elections, Public Works and Waste Lands Acts, which will be found most useful in the present state of confusion concerning these measures. PORTRAITS OF SIR. GEORGE GREY, MR. • JUSTICE GILLIES. AND THE MAYOR. ACCOUNT OF SIR GEORGE GREY'S EXPLORATIONS IN AUSTRALIA, GEOLOGY OF AUCKLAND.—Its Volcanoes, Hot Lakes, Geysers, and Mountains. DESCRIPTIONS OF CITY, COUNTRY DISTRICTS, SAWMILLS, &c., &c., &c. THE ROOK COMPRISES 350 PAGES. PRICE: One Shilling. . T N BANK II U P T C Y. JL In the matter of "The .Debtors and Creditors Act, 1870," and in the Bankruptcy of Thomas LvrroN, of Newmarket, a Carter. This is to notify that Thomas I. ipton, of Newmarket, in the Province of Auckland, in Colony of New Zealand, Carter, has this day filed a statement that he is unable to meet, his engagements with his creditors. The First Meeting of Creditors to be held at the Supremo Court-house, Eden-street, in the City of Auck land, at the hour of 11 of the clock in the fore noon on THURSDAY, the fourth day of January, 1877. Dated this 22nd day of December, 1876. EDWARD S. WILLCOCKS, i ' ii.gh .fvect, Awikhihu,



i "VPEW LOCK-STITCH ~ "SEWINC ! _L_ MACHINES, £2.105., guranteed.—W. 0 Denncs, Sewing and Washing Machine Depot Queen-street. A~~ UCKLAND AND MERC EI RAILWAY. CHRISTMAS DAY. The Morning Trains to and from Mercer a.' usual; also, the Afternoon train from Mercer The Afternoon Train. Auckland to Mercer, wil leave at 3.15. and be due at all Stations half-an hour later than usual. On Branch Line, Auckland and Onehunga Trains Avill run as on Sundays. Usual fares. No Goods. BOXING DAY, NEW YEAR'S DAY, and JANUARY 2. Trains to and from Mercer as usual, excepting the Afternoon Train to Mercer, which wil start later. Trains Avill run frequently betweer Auckland, Ellerslie (for the Races and Sports) and Onehunga. Time Table in future notice. No Goods. Return journey at single fares on Boxing Day and New Year's Day, from all stations. On January 2nd, only to Ellerslie from all stations. Auckland to Ellerslie, Is. Ist Class; 9d. 2nd Class. Newmarket to Ellerslie, Od. Ist Class ; Cd. 2nd Class. On January 2, Goods may be taken if arranged for on previous Satin .ay. By order. A. V. MAC DONALD, General Manager. AUCKL AND AND MERGER RAILWAY. The 3.15 p.m. Train from Auckland to One hunga docs not go to Onehunga Wharf. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. F"OR SALE, at the Market House: Pagnal Cart, Lamps, Cushions, &<•., com plete, nearly new. Double-seated Dog Cart, Lamps, Cushions, &c, complete. Pony Basket Carriage, in first-rate order; Single-seated Gig, nearly new; 2 sets of strong Harness; 1 set of Light. Harness.—lt. C. Greenwood, General Commission Agent. FOR SALE, a nine-roomed House, oppo site One Tree Hill, at Epsom.—For address apply office of this paper. I" IAIIM at Pukckohe for Sale ; 180 acres first-class land, situate midway between Pukckohe 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. FOR SALE, about 4 acres of Grass on the Grafton Road.—For terms, apply Lo J Blomfield, Albert Barracks. JjlOR SALE, in Vincent-street, a Large J Building Allotment, GO feet by 300 feet.— Samuel Cochrane and Son, Land Agents, Fort street. TTpIVONPO RT. — E'iiTiilshcd~"Cottagc, (G 3. y rooms), atßo«ebank, delightfully situated, and provided with every requisite.—Oliver Mays, Post-oilice Store. TPfcL V( )NPORT.— For Lease, an excellent A.y Cottage and half acre of rich land, £25 per annum.—Oliver Mays. npO LET, a Baker's Establishment in JL Victoria-street; The House containing 7 rooms, also bakehouse, 2 stoves, and stable. f 910 LET, that commodious seven-roomed JL House, opposite Mr. Nathan's, Karanga ]iai>c Road. -Eniiuirc of Mr. Kwiiiglon, House and band Agent ; or, Mr. Dundas, next house. ITIO LET, in the Grafton Road, a eight __L roomed House.—Apply t-> Mr. Sawkins. rg .O LET, a (J-roomcd House—Apply "to JL Mr. Barn'-s, Karangahape Road, Newton. j'Z-Z^K-^ rS.O LET, an 8-roomcd House, %'e '' t' ft?. -"■ furnished, in the best part of the -tijA.-^ t-nvii. Particulars from \\\ Plood, 5, Exchange Buildings. mo LET, Comfortable Family Mansion, JL containing !) rooms, with every conven ience, Avctl situated near All Saints' Church, Ponsonhy.—Apply to I!. Tonks and Co. f|-6 LET, a Shop hi^i teen-street, next ..3. lo Hemus's Stur Boot Shop. Terms, £1 per week. rsiu LET, that commodious Shop "n\, .3. present occupied by Madaipe Nelson, Albert Hotel Buildings.--Apply J, Stewart, Albert Hotel. " * - ' fjhWO rospoctablo Men can obtain coni . . fori ii Ide Board and Residence within five minutes walk of Queen-street. Terms (including washing.. PA per week. -Apply at Holland's Grocer, Queen-street. CABLEGRAM, (Bi_Vl.\h LINE.) BEULIN, this day. Allen mcincn Freunden and Gocnnern wuenscht cinen vergnuegten Weihnachtcn und em gluecklichcs nencs Jahr, BIS MARK. 1. ALEXANDER Heartily joins in the above, and begs to recom mend his Well and Large Assorted Stock Oil" GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, BY T. RUSSET. & SON ROTHKKHAM BENSON DENT EHRHARDT, and others With GUARANTEES from the Manwaq-. TURERS, BISSIDKS I!IS Qw. , KOlt 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 OFFKU THE ABOVE GOODS AT RE.U CE D PRICES, To E. . . c. a Clearance of Surplus Stock. 2. Ales&adsr, Jeweller to His Excellency the Governor. QUEEN-STREET. Auckland. TO be given a>vay, Shavings and Sawdust, any quantities.-Union Sash and Door Company, Mechanics' Bay. _m:^7w^^rsss jy E V O N PO R T BACES. E N T R I E S. Dkyqnpokt Handicap. Stephens and Co.'s blk g Darkey, aged Mr. R. Dudor's blk g Dick, 6 years Mr. R. Dudor's eh m Kate, 5 years Mr. Collins' d b g Derby, v years Mr. T. Heath's b g Caraetacus, aged, Weights will bo dei_.ia._U on Saturday morn ing. qtice will be posted at North Shore Ferry Company's olticc, at 0 a.m.; also, see advertise ment in EVENING Star of 23rd instant. M. FROST, Hun. Sec. T7JLLERSLIE GARDE NS. COXING DA Y. SPORTS AND GAMES OF ALL KINDS. ROYS' RACE SACK RACE HALF-MILE RACE HUNTING THE PIG MAIDEN RACE CLIMBING THE GREASY POLE QUOIT MATCH ARCHERY FORESTERS' RACE FRIENDLY SOCIETIES' RACE. MUSIC AND DANCING. ROBSON RAND IN~ATTENDANCE Admission i ONE 8H ILLINO. FURNISHED Silting 7 Bed-rooms, witl or without Board, at Brpiighton Hal



THEATRE ROYAL Solo Lessee R. J. De Lias. , Scenic Artist N. H. Thornton. . ENORMOUS SUCCESS Of the Immensely Popular LIN CARDS. THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING, December 22, Grand Fashionable Night! i Last Night but one of the most successful Drama ever produced, entitled, THE TWO ORPHANS ! Played in Paris, London, English Provinces, and Australia, 2,000 times ! Last Night but One of Miss Alice Dunning (Lingard) as Louise. Last Night but One of Mr. Wm. Horace Lingard as Pierre. 1 New Scenery, by Mr. N. 11. Thornton. 1 Gorgeous New Costumes, by May, of London. Properties, &c. In Rehearsal: The Grand Opera BoufTc, entitled, PLUTO! ■ Prices:—Dress Circle, is.; Stalls, 2s. fid.; Pit, L One Shilling. QATURDAY NIGHT'S ENTERTAIN t tO MENTS, TEMPERANCE HALL. AT 7.30 O'CLOCK.—A GRAND CONCERT will be given by the Leading Lady and Gentleman Amateur Vocalists of this city, TO-MORROW (Saturday) EVENING, 23rd December, for the BENEFIT -of Mrs. KEATING. T. 11. Biggs, Chairman.— ' Programme: Song, Mr. Carter; Song, Mr.Salt; Song, " Swiss Toy Girl," Mrs. Bettany; Duet, Mr. and Mrs. Marier ; Song, Mrs. Homer ; Clog ■ Hornpipe, Mr. McKinnon ; Song, "The Last Rose of Summer" (by request), Lady Amateur; Song, Mrs. Cottingham : Recitation, Mr.Brown: Song, Mr. Hodgson; Reading, ''Mrs. Brown's Gooseberry," Mr. Blackmail; Song, Mr. Marter; Song, Mr. Marsden; Duet. Mr. Carter and Miss Peace; Song, in character, Mr. Butchkow; Bone Solo, Mr. Winohcombe.—Doors open at 7.30. 'Die price of Admission will be (id. Several amateurs, whose names are not mon ' tioned in this programme, have kindly volun teered their assistance. A Rehearsal will take place at 8 o'clock p.m. This Evening, in the above Hall. CHARLES B. ANDREW, Hon. Sec. im O It E- S T E R S' TUI E T E. BOXING DAY, DECEMBER 2G. *»■*£>_»_ The COURT CITY OF . ?_&"s_§_ AUCKLAND, No. 3978, intend -V- '7% "_£% Celebrating their 13th Anniver j^A'-ti*^ .N2§_ sni T by a Procession to the t-V'-.n'.. Jiiifj^pV, Railway Station, en route for ■.",','->! ii Ellerslie Gardens. The Pro i I ")Ts' I cession will leave the Cook ,, •-. - r Estreet Had at 9.30 a.m., headed V^^^w^HHS^by a Band. Members will please attend in Regalia. In the Evening a SOIREE and BALL will take place in the Choral Hall. Tea on the table at 0.30 p.m. sharp. Dancing to commence at 9 p.m. A Lady wid have charge of the Cloak-room. for which a nominal sum will be charged. Tickets. THREE SHILLINGS each, to be obtained from any of the following Committee— Bros. Auger, Priestly, Taylor, Firth, McMath J. Dempscy, Brown, Garratt. Massey, or W. GODWIN, Hon. Sec. to Committee TW"EWTON MUSICAL SOCIETY Members of the above are requested fo take notice that the 1 ."actices arc suspended until the General Meeting in February, duo notice of which will be given. FRANK ROWE, Hon. Sec. December IS, IS7G. FIJI BANKING AND COMMERCIAL COMPANY (LIMITED). The Share Register will be finally closed at 1 p.m. on SATURDAY, 30th December, 1871), for l-cpayment to Shareholders of the amount paid vi) in terms of Resolutions passed at tho Special General Meeting, held on 20th June, IS7O. FREDK. BATTLEY, . _ . Liquidator, Auckland. December 21, 1870. "m/TETIIOi)ISIrFKEI.I:iiiJR(.n.II.UN -LVJL DAY SCHOOL, Pi'l.-T AND A'l.\CENT-STREETS. A Christmas Tree and Entertainment, in aid of tho Building Fund, TO-NIGHT. Open at G ; Entertainment, at Bp.m. <_"-_=! .£>. o^~_ .°_. A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. DESIGN FOR SILT PUNT. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, December 11, 1876. A Premium of Ten Pounds Sterling will be given for the best Design and Speoifioation for a Designs and Specifications will be judged by tho Works Committee, and must- lie sent in before noon on Wednesday, the 27th instant. Particulars may lie obtained upon application at this office. WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. mENDERS FOR SUPPLIES ORPHAN J- II O M E. TENDERS will be received by the undersigned up to noon of Saturday, 30th instant, for the Supply of the Following Goods for six months, from Ist January next :— Groceries, as per specification. Bread, best quality, per 21b. loaf. ROBERT WALKER, __, , , Treasurer. JWharr^December 22, 187 G. INDUSTRIAL HOME FOR NEGLEC JL TEL) AND DESTITUTE CHILDREN. Tenders for the following Supplies will bo received by tho Treasurer, Mr. A. Stewart, until noon; SATURDAY, 23rd December, 187G :— Meat of best quality, free from bone Breul, best quality, at per 21b. loaf Ti-tree Firewood, Wangarei coals (screened) Flour (best), Oatmeal, Sugar, Rice Pearl Barley, Split Peas, Treacle Soap (best household). Tea. TENDERS are required for the Erection of Cottages at Dargayille, Northern Yv airoa. Plans _;e., may be seen at my office, and at Messrs. Michelson and Go's Stores, on tho ground, until Monday, the Bth January, when the tenders are to be delivered at 12 o'clock at either place. JAMES WRIGLEY, Architect. ftp O B U FT D E R 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 ot N ew Zealand. Plans, See., at my offic Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. m O B U~~I LDE RS. Tenders will be received up to noon on Satur day, the 30thinstant, for Additions and Repairs to the Provincial Council Chambers. Plans, & .. at n.y oiliee, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. mo BUILDERS.-Tenders will be re __. ceivcd until noon of Saturday, SOth inst., tor the erection ot a Six-roomed House at Devon port, North Shore. Plans, &0., at my office, Albert-Street, near Market.—Edward Bartley. X&fcgv X>ARQUE MENDOZA, @ iSl^St^ J5 LONDON. A Sight Entry to clear the above "T* 8™ vessel will be passed at the Cus tom House TO-MOURO W (Saturday), at noon. CRUICKSHANK &_ CO., ,„ „ Agents, 10, Queen-street, Auckland, December 22,1876. «____& 1? XcuRSION TO THE HOT «g^gNg:JijJ SPRINGS on BOXING DAY. The magnificent ps, ANNE MILBANK Will leave on TUESDAY. Dec. 20, at 10 a.m. Return Tleket. ss. HoboOU Bund on board. J. CASEY & SON. S T EA M T0 MVERHEAB 48H&jj2vON CHRISTMAS & BOXING • Tho s.s, GEMINI Will have Auckland at 10 a.ffl., returfiingat! p.m. on both days, ii I'. l' o* PftSsense^ leave on Tuesday, at J, CASEY & SQN,



pHRISTMAS X^INNER. A. DORNWELL Bogs to notify that he has secured tho Finest Assortment of 838- GEESE ! ~m And will Dispose of them at from 4s. 6d. to 7s. Cd. Also, FOWLS DUCKS FOWLS AND DUCKS FOWTS DUCKS In Unlimited Quantities. THE VERY PRIMEST MEAT AT. THE USUAL PRICE OF FROM 2D. TO O'D. PER lb. MUTTON FOR CHRISTMAS WILL BE SOLD ALL SATURDAY, 2d., 3d., and Id. per lb. LAMB, Is. to 6s. Gd. Per Quarter. SUCKING PIGS, 7s. Gd. Each. THE VERY PICK OF THE COUNTRY VEAL, in PORK, LAMB, BEEF, MUTTON. &3" See the BULLOCKS above 1000lbs. each. SHEEP, 1501t>:s. j LAMBS, eOßte. At all times, at the service of the public, FRESH MEAT will be brought in every two hours, and on MONDAY and TUESDAY, SHOP WILL BE OPEN FROM 5 to 10 a.m. Early Orders and Delivery Most Respect fully Solicited. CASH! Delivery as Usual. CASH I A. DOR NAY ELL, COItNEIt OP QUEEN AND DARBY-STREETS. I I TTy OOD ' S ISLAND. No Picnic Parties or other persons will be per mitted to land at the above Island, without my written authority. C. DE L'EAU, Proprietor. "M" EW CANTERBURY C H E E S E. 10 CASES Arrived per Hawea. T. H. HALL & CO. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23. HOUSEHO L D . FURNITURE, SEWING MACHINE, COOKING STOVE, KNIFE CLEANING MACHINE, &C, &C.; &C. AT REMUERA. THE subscribers have received inrtruc tions f'om M. C. Brownrigg, P^sq., who 1 is leaving the colony, to sell at Remuera. oppo site the residence of P. Comiskv, Esq., on Thurs day, 2Sth inst., at 11 o'clock, The Whole of his Household Furniture, comprising—Oval aud Square Tables, Gipsy Work Table, Walnut Oak and Rocking Chairs, Carpets, Matting, two Kerosene Lamps (Silver and Duplex), Lustres, Vases, Fender and Irons, Shakespeare Sewing Machine, either hand or treadle; Walnut Stationery Case Silver Plated Ice Pitcher, 2 pair "Silver Candlesticks, Silver Card Stand, Iron Bedsteads, Child's Cot, Hair Mattrass (very good). Palliasses, Blankets, Oilcloth, Filter, Cooking Stove "Mistress" No. 7, Dutch Oven, Mincing Machines, Kent's Knife Cleaning Ma chine, Dinner Service, Tea Service, Patent Carpet Sweeper. Double. Peram bulator, Croquet Set, Kitchen Utensils, Tools, Hip Bath, &c., &c., &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, CANARIES AND CAGES. AT GRAFTON ROAD. THE .subscribers have received instruc tions from Mr. John S. White, who is ; leaving ihe colony, to sell at his residence, Grafton Road, adjoining Mr. Sawkins'store), on Wednesday, 27th instant, at 12 o'clock, His Household Furniture, comprising Oval Table, Couch, Chairs, Brissels Carpet (new), Fender andirons, Muslin Curtains, Oilcloth, Matting, Clock, Wardrobe, Bedroom Furniture, Colonial Oven, Meat Safo, Kitchen Utcndls, Tools, &c, &c. Also, A Choice Collection of about 20 Canaries, Avell bred, and good singers, in cages, SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, ENGLISH TOYS, &c. M. JONES & CO. HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at the Central Sale Rooms, on Saturday, 13rd inst., at 11 a.m. 5 cases ENGLISH TOYS, ex ' Tamava,'con sisting of—Wodc-boxes. Desks, Tea Cad dies, Draft Boards, Money Boxes, Kaleido-' scopes, Dolls, Puzzles, Purses, Skipping Ropes, Whips, &c., Sec. y^ OR X I_N__G OXEN, For Private Sale, A TEAM OF TWELVE WORKING OXEN in good condition, with Bows, Yokes, and Chains. ALFRED BUCKLAND. MONDAY, JANUARY^ """ SHEEP FAIR, THE undersigned will hokl their First Sheep Fair on Monday, January 22. Entries will close on Saturday, the nth Jan., but intending sellers are reque. Ed to send n^ ticulars of Stock early as possible, Pai Stock grazed free of charge from Saturday previous to sale. ■ _****«"*«* ---| HUNTER &~NQLAN. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY Ik * WOOL SALE. ;. - T HE vv -lo, l's!^- cd will hoi . their Tlii-I '> "*" -.I. 00 ale ot -ao Season, at Dff bain Ynwta, 2 |o n Wee no . «y, January iQt ', * t <i S_m& y m * l