Langham, convicted on Saturday night of the manslaughter of his wife, was sentenced to twenty years' penal servitude. The jury had returned a verdict of manslaughter in --^'s most serious aspect, The prisoner do ves the highest punishment the law ..__.ows. He had kicked her about the head until all the muscles became a pulp. She died four days afterwards. In the case of the Colonial Rank against Witly, an action for £200 on a promissory note,\a verdict was given for plaintiffs. CONFUSION IN THE COUNTIES. There is considerable excitement in Country districts about the County elec tions. There appears to have been a, bungle between the Government and Returning Officers as to the number of seats for ridings. In one case, the Returning Officer has declared two candidates who were nominated to be elected, because the "Gazette" gave the riding two seats, while a telegram from the Govern ment said only one seat. The Return ing Officer declined to act on the

telegram as against the Gazette. The pro clamation of another case of the kind has occurred, but the Returning Officer has not declared the persons nominated to be elec ted. Also a bungle as to the plurality of votes, some of the Returning Officers will only allow one vote, and others say up to seven, in accordance with the Provincial Highways Act.

PORT CHALMERS, this day

Sailed : Invercargill, for London with 22 passengers, and 5053 baleswool; 113 casks ; and f> packages, valued at £103,350. Arrived : Union Company's steamer, Rotoraa, from Glasgow, after a passage of sixty days.

CABLEGRAMS.

(PRESS AGENCY.)

Russia's X. Itimatam

LONDON, December 18. The St. Petersburg "Herald" states that the neutral occupation of Bulgaria would be the extreme limit of Russia's concession. The Porte, however, regrets any proposal for any foreign occupation of Bulgaria, or any other Turkish province. AUGMENTATION OF TURKISH \ ARMY. The augmentation and equipment of the Turkish army is being pushed forward with great energy. The preliminary business of the con ference has concluded ; no formal resolution has vet been drawn up. RUSSIA DESIRES NEUTRAL OCCU PATION. General IgnaticH'has informed Lord Salis bury, the English representative at the Conference at Stamboul, that Russia would accept the Swiss or Belgian occupation of Bulgaria. The suggestion has been for warded to the English Government, who have not yet replied to it.

The Murder at Ararimu Beyond Drury

Our Bsportsr Visits the Scene

[FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER.]

DRURY, Dec. lO.gg After the deed, Curtin jde hard to Muketu, about 5 miles, and borrowed a pound from a storekeeper named Brisbane. He said Shanaghan had assaulted him, and he had tied him up. He went from there to Papakura, to the Clerk of the Court, and wanted a warrant for Denny Shanaghan, tied up in the bush. The Clerk refused to issue a warrant until the return of the policeman from Pukekohe. Curtin then went to Pokeno to Captain Jackson, R.M., and applied for a warrant, saying he had Shanaghan tied up in the bush. Captain Jackson replied, "Go off at once and release him." Thus it will be seen that from the time Curtin tied Shanaghan until his return he rode 36 miles. Accord ing to his own statement he reached home about 2 o'clock on Sunday morning, and went to his house and got a sperm candle and a knife, and cut the cords of deceased by candle-light. The distance from his own house is several hundred yards, and he must have gone in rain and wind and profound darkness. He then returned to his house and "ot something to eat. THE MURDERER STOPPED TWO GIRLS. On Saturday when Shanaghan was going into Papakura, opposite Mr Gavey's, lie met two girls, a daughter of Mr Shaw, aged six, and a daughter of Mr Shcrridan, aged 13. He pulled up his horse, looked sharply at the girls and asked Miss Siierridan if she saw any blood on his face. She went close to the'horse and said, "Martin there is no blood on vourface." He replied, "1 thought there was; 1. struck my head against a branch as I came along." At two o'clock on Saturday afternoon, Mr McDonald met Curtin on the road, a few chains from where the body was found. Curtin bad an axe on his shoulder. Mr McDonald asked Curtin where Denny Shanaghan was. Curtin said he didn't know.° Mr McDonald, on the other hand, states he gave this information to Detective Jeffrey. He also admitted at 2 o'clock on Sunday afternoon to Constable McLellan that he bad met Curtin on Saturday. WOUNDS ON THE BODY. Your representative examined the body carefully He found a large gash, extend iim from the right side of die frontal, bone across to above the right ear, and on the occuput two other obtuse wounds ap parently breaking bones. No marks on iV'... except an ordinary contusion in the region of the right eye. Curtin is un injured, except the slight scratch previously stated. Mv theory is that Shanaghan, who always expressed supreme indifference to Curtin's threats of violence, and on one occa sion when Curtin followed him with a pitch fork repulsed him with a saplin pulled out of a roof, went into Curtin's paddock, and asked Curtin if he had seen his saw. That the men had words. that Shanaghan, with accustomed indifference to Curtain's threats approached him care lessly, and Curtin in a iitof diabolical passion struck him with an axe handle, Curtin s left hand being nearest the axe-head. That then Curtin bound Shanaghan's hands with a strap from his (Curtin's) waist. Poor Shanaghan meantime dragged himself to the spot where the body was found, with the intention of crawling home, but his progress was barred by the fence and meantime Curtin came down and bound him with the rope, leaving him to die a linger in" death from the bitter cold and rain. Curtin then appears to have believed that Shanaghan would survive the blows, and that he would clear himself by laying the first information to the police. THE DECEASED'S CIRCUM STANCES. Shanaghan leaves about 15C acres of land, mostly heavily timbered, on which there is a mortgage of MO. He left no will. Curtin is a native of Clare, Ireland, and a much smaller man than Shanaghan. Three settlers, Messrs Kelly, Dunn, and another, are defraying the cost of the funeral, and subscriptions will be shortly got up through the district. Both were Roman Catholics, both industrious settlers, and both >emperatc. Curtin was exceedingly agile. ' ■■"' The inquest takes place on Thursday at Kerr's corner. THE BODY WAKED. A wake was held on the body on Sunday night, but the affair was very orderly, and there was no dissipation. Dr, Bayutmi held a post mortem exam. ■•■ation o. the body yesterday, but the result will i.\9t be ijuide . ttQ^li \l. til t. _

My thanks are due to Mr. Storey, the telegraphist at Drury, and to Mr. Lusher, tor the rapidity and accuracy with which my telegrams have been transmitted.

THEATRE ROYAL.

Tins theatre was well attended last cvoning by a respectable audience. The varied and inter im. J. ay-*2f J Saratoga" was repeated, and recei. cd with demonstrations of pleasure. Mr lingard as Robert, and Miss Dunning as Effle won fresh laurels, and Mr Hollowav and the other actors were equal to the occasion. The comedy was successful. We notice that a change of programme will be effected this even -IP.' an<* that Ihe line drama in four acts, the two Orphans," will be placed upon the stage, with all its accompanying attractions, the new scenery has been specially painted py Mi- ihornton, and the costumes have been imported from the metropolis. The Orphans will be impersonated by Mr Lingard and Miss Dunning (Lingard). The bill of fare for this evening promises a rare treat, and should be sufjiciciitly attractive to till the house.

REPRESENTATIVE FIRING.

1 HE firing for choice of representatives was continued to-day at the Mount Eden range. The full score is crowded out by pressure of other tmatter. The principal aggregate scorers at the 200, 400, and 500 yards arc the following :—J. Leigh, Go ; McCarthy, 64 ; Cameron, (,'5 ; Elliott,6 2 ; Whitehead, 02 ; Robinson, GO. At the GOO yards the following were the representatives :—J. Leigh, Victoria Company ; J. Dorc, No. 3 Company ; J. Yates, No. 3 Company. Extras : E. It. Partington, No. 3 ; Sergt, Hay, No 3 ; Capt, Haslett, Victoria,

_ We understand that Mr Reader Wood, General Government Administrator, has made arrangements to supply meat for a Christmas .inner to all the poor of Auck land.

Strangers arc invited to take advantage of the Turkish Baths during their visit to Auckland. Open daily.—[Advt.J

Visitors to Auckland during the holiday. should not fail to walk through the Arcades The proprietors invite strangers to inspect their stock, though they may not imme diately wish to purchase. They pride themselves on keeping the largest variety of Carpets in New Zealand. Their excel lent workmanship has elicited a demand for their Furniture from Australia, the Cabinet Department being under the management of Mr R. Cranwcll, whose long experience enables him to give great satisfaction.—Just LANDED, Floor Cloths for Stairs, Halls and Rooms; Fancy Pat tern China Mattings, Linoleums, Carpet and Hearth Rugs ; Pier Glasses, Walnut Loo Tables, Toilet Sets, etc. etc. Country Settlers should purchase at the " CliV Hall ARCADE," as they can obtain so many of their requirements at one establish ment. A Liberal Discount to cash pur chasers during the holiday season at Hollow ay & Garlick's, Queen-street. -[Advt.]

THE EYEMNG STAR, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1876



WANTED, a first-class Joiner.— Edward Bartlcy. TO LET, a 4-roomed Cottage in Parnell; opposite Mr Filey, Butcher, Manukau Road.—Apply next door. TTAIANGAH Xp E DISTRICT.— _______ GRAFTON RIDING. At the request of several Ratepayers, I hereby convene a Meeting to be held at the Newton Academy, Karangahapc Road, THURSDAY, 21st inst.'. at 7.30 p.m. At which all candidates for the Riding are invited to inform the Rate payers ns to their views on the questions connected with the Counties Act. F. CTIERRV. /-. II R I S T M A S a II O W. . PRIME OX BEEF, 2d., 3d., id., and Cd. per lb. WETHER MUTTON, fore-quarters, 2_d. per lb. ; Legs, id. per lb, HEIFER VEAL, fat, .i.d. to Cd. per lb. REAL DAIRY-FED PORK., fresh and corned, Id. and Cd. per lb. a_r Foil Cash Only. "<£« Families Waited urox fok Oiwkks, and Suri'i.ii.i) with the Best Qi.alitv ok Meat, by theWkkk ok Month, at the Most Reason able Prices in Auckland. HOTELS AND BOARDING-HOUSES Dealt very Liberally with. PRIME CORNED BEEF ALWAYS ON HAND, GUARANTEED. A. C A R T E It, Butcher, WE. LESLEY-STREET. &W A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL. -_& C7_M__l__&§-P JNBANK R U P T C V In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1870," and of the Bankruptcy of ALKB ed McKenjsie Nokmanby, a Debtor. This is to notify that Alfred McKemrie Nor manby, of the City of Auckland, Tailor, has this day filed a statement that he is unable to meet his engagements with his creditors. Ibe First Meeting of Creditors to be held at the Supreme Court-house, Eden-street, Auckland, on MONDAY, the eight day of January, 1877, at 11 o'clock a.m. Dated this 20th day of December, 1876. EDWARD S. WILLCOCfvS, Registrar. William Coleman, Vulcan Lane, Solicitor for the Debtor. <____. &_ "OARQUE ' MENDOZA,' Si^Sk O CA PT. HOWIESNN, FROM <>v_ --*- .LONDON. -d;77__77_-W s!!^ __________________ This vessel having reported at the Customs, Consignees are requested at once to pass enti ics, pay freight, and obtain delivery orders for their goods at, our office. Cargo impeding discharge will landed and stored at Consignee's risk and expense. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 10, Q_ eon-street, Auckland, December 20, 18. G. «s^^_.l? x C U S J ° N> «§»£ THE HOTSPRINGS. ThCS- S- 'ARGYLL.' will leave the Queen-street Wharf for the Hot Springs on BOXING-DAY, Dec, 20, at 10 a.m., returning at 5 p.m- Kctun}^J^'r? s"-. T ALEX. MCGREGOR, Manager. «S4k^x=-_ TJIOR MERCURY BAY AND 2|||||:___. TAURANGA. The s.s. '110 WEN A.' will leave the Queen-street Wharf for the above places on SATURDAY, 23rd instant, at 4 p.m. ALEX McGREGOR, Manager. x c v R y I °~* 11' to MOTUTAPU & OTHER ISLANDS, TheS- S' <lONA' willleave the Queen-street Wharf on CHISTMAS DAY, at half-past 2 o'clock for an Excursion, returning to the wharf at half-past 5. Fares, " °( ' ALEX. McGREGOR, Manager. .^^^Tp XCURSION ■"lllllws* - THE KAWAU, ThcS<3, <lONA'



WANTED, a Schoolmaster for the Kaueranga Boy's School. Information to be obtained at the oflico of the Board. Appli cations to be addressed to Mr. Renshaw, Chairman of tho Kaueranga School Commis sioners. FREDERICK J. MOSS, Secretary. WANTED KNOWN, Christman Cakes, Mince Pies, &c. at Sydney House, next Union Bank. Orders punctually attended to. WANTED Shinglers ; labour only.— Apply Wood-street, Ponsonby, immediately. ANTED-, for Waiwera, two Painters. —Apply to Phillips and Son. TO PRINTERS.—Wanted, a First-class Jobbing Hand as For-man ; only a good workman need apply. To good hand a per manency,—Address, stating wages, and refer ences, J_sox 2^ Post-o dice, Thames. WANTED to SELL, 14 acres of Good Land at Otahuhu, in cultivation, fenced into paddocks, divided by a public road, with water frontage ; a nine-roomed House, Stables, and Out-houses for £300.—W. Flood, 5, Insurance Buildings. WANTEDTfor the 'Jessie Henderson,' a Mate.—Apply to the master on board. WANTED, Tenders to 23rd instant, for Erecting a Villa Residence.—Mr. Cameron, Architect. WANTED, a respectable Girl about 14 or 15.—Apply Mrs. Trapcni, Shortland street. WANTED, a good Man to take charge of a horse and make himself generally useful.—Apply, between 9.30 and 10.30 a.m., to Mr. Fredk. Larklns, McArthur and Go's., Queen street. WANTED, respectable Board Hnd Residence.—Address, " Advertiser," Star Ollice. WANTED, an experienced Machinist; highest wages given to a good hand.— J. Williams, 19, Hobson or Victoria-streets. WANTED, a General .Servant.—Apply Royal George Hotel, Newmarket. WANTED, a few Carpenters and Labourers.—Apply to Mr. Jones, Grocer, Newmarket, W~ ANTED, a Lad about 16.—City Club Hotel. QUI GEORGE GREY'S Exploring El. k_ peditions in Australia. See Brett's Auck land Almanac. Price, ONE SHILLING. WA NTED to SELL, some Second-hand Timber; also, some Sashes and Doors. Will be sold cheap.—Apply T. Thorpe, corner of Union and Wellington-streets. COUNTIES, Financial Arrangements, Local Elections, Rating, and Public Works Acts, 187(5. See Brett's Auckland Almanac. Price. ONE SHILLING. WANTED, a respectable Girl about 14, for house work.—Apply to Mrs. Kernot, six doors below Ponsonby Hall. WANTED, a second-hand Broad and and Biscuit Baker, accustomed to small good.—O. Burlon, Charcoal Biscuit Manufac turer. Queen-street. WANTED, Buyers of Men's and Boys' Clothing to know that T. McMastcr has a splendid assortment; also, large variety of Shirts, Ties, Hals, &c, very cheap.--T. McMas tcr, 212, Queen-street, WANTED, by a respectable young per son, a situation to proceed to San Fran cisco : passage in ret urn for services during the voyage.—-Apply to Mr \V. J. Thompson, Post oflice, Newmarket. .pTTANTI <A )~ the Public to bring t UTTv V t children to sec the three Niggers danc ing in the window, ii is great fun, and in re turn notice the prices of my CirHslmas Hoots, Shoes, &c.,ancl if alter that you think you can do belter elsewhere, don't buy. W. .11. Dainpicr, General Dealer, Wyndhain-strcet, Open from ■ S to 10 ill the morning, and from 7 to halt-past 0 evening. Don't forget the niggers. .HKTANTED to" SELL, a vcrv superior V . Chinese Bagatelle Hoard, complete on stand, for public or private use.-—Webb's Music Saloon, WclloHly-struct. WANTEI >, as good plain ~( !m>k] a thoroughly trustworthy Woman, who is also agooci Bread-maker.- Apply lo Mrs. (lowie, Hishopsoourt, Darnell, bctsvecn 10 and 11, or 0 and 7 o'clock-. \/|fANTED, a good"7_jileral Servaill~; V? must bo a good plain cook; one used to an Hold preferred.—Apply Provincial Hotel, Princes-street. HOUSMCEEFEIIS.WaiitcdTan Elderly Woman preferred.- -Apply to .John Davidson, Farmer, Epsom, or Mr. Lcndram WANTED, a General Servant in a family two miles from New Plymouth, Taranaki, a strong active. Girl, who can milk, and bake bread -For particulars apply lo Airs. Hamley, Wynyard Arms Hotel, Wcllesley and Symonds-strcets. WANTED to Buy, Turkeys and Geese. Ilulmo, Butcher, Quccn-strce. T3OKTHAITS of Sir George Grey, JL. Mr Justice Gillies, and the Mayor. Sec I.i.ktt's Auckland Almanac. Price, ONI. SHILLING. WJ~ ANTED, a General Servant in a V? .small family.—Mrs. Haase, Mount SI. John, next to the residence of W. Marks, Esq. ""jt/fAokl WAR, by an Eye-Witness. 131_ Sec Brett's Auckland Almanac, Price, ON B SHILLINt I. WANTED to Sell, a bargain, Bay Horse, Spring Cart, and Harness. Apply T. Kvans, at Jamicson's Firewood Yard, Victoria-street East. ITSTANTED, three or four respectable V V Boarders. Terms very moderate.— Apply next door to Minnetti's French Bakery, Hobson-street. "VST" HERE to Purchase you;- Christina,. ' » Fruits. Christmas Hams, and General Groceries to the best advantage is no doubt a perplexing problem. Before purchasing else where, call and look at the qualifies offered al the, Royal Tea Mart, where you can get the choicest Teas procurable from 2s. to 3s. per lb. There you will bo pleased both with price and quality. WANTED Known, Selling out Watches, Watches, for Christmas Presents !— Youths' Ladies' and Gents' Watches at IlOs below the An kland prices. Stamped warrantry given with every Watch. —K. D. Sykcs, late Watch Manufacturer, Turkish Baths. The above Goods will be offered at public auction at 3 o'clock on Friday, by Mr. I*. Arthur. "OTANTED Known, Gentlemen's Clothes . . Cleaned, Renewed, in Colour, andneatlj repaired ; Colours warranted fast, and not wash off. Dyeing in all its branches done at Edgar's Dyeing and Cleaning Establishment, Welleslcy treet East, Auckland. Communications by post promptly attended "\\r ANTED, to caution the public against . y 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. W "ANTED to Sell, a 4-Eoomed House. in Hill-street, Newmarket, and Freehold Allotment, 28 by 100 feet. Lined and papered, good tank, well-fenced ; £100. Very cheap. Key next door.—Apply H. Keau, Thistle Hotel. T ODGE ST. ANDREW, No. 418, S.C. The regular Monthly Meeting of tho above Lodge will be held in the Lodge-room TO MORROW EVENING, at 7.30. By order of the Secretary. TO be given away, Shavings and Sawdust; any quantities.—Union Sash and Dooi Company, Mechanics' Bay. UNION BEACH GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). The Share Register will be Closed from nooi of TUESDAY, the 19ih instant, until noon o FRIDAY, the 22nd instant, when a DIVIDENI of 10s. will be payable. J. FRIAR CLARKE, Secretary. No, 21, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, December 15, 7870. FURNISHED Sitting and Bedrooms with or without Board, at -Broughtoi Hall, Parnell Rise, Parnell. maFohalty election jjJL ~ , All accounts on account of Mr, Cosgrave Flection to be sent to the undersigned, No. 37 Insurance Offices, by < q'clqoK TQ-MQltilQ.



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. WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Music and other Binding doneinbeststylc.— WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and Account Book Manu facturer, next door to the Evening Stab Office, Wyndham-street. 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 (Ellas 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. iriT"ANTED to Let, .an 8-roomed House, t V" eight minutes walk from the Union Bank, in a most respectable neighbourhood, at a low rent; also furnished and unfurnished ap partments.—Apply Cheap Furniture Mart, Vic toria-street East, "T^T ANTED PURCHASERS for a Largo Number of FLY NETS for HORSES, just arrived, ex Abernyte and other late arrivals. Price, from 10s. each.—W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Queen street" \^TANTED KNOWN, we continue to V . make Trousers to order for 15s.—Phillips's Mart, Queen-street. WANTED, the Public of Auckland to Know that I. LEVY is selling LINEN FACED COLLARS (all sizes), from 3£. . PER BOX. Would particularly call attention to a LARGE STOCK of CROSS-SIZED TROUSERS (both of the latest and old fashioned cut), the largest sizes to be obtained in Auckland. AUCKLAND AND MERCER RAILWAY. CHRISTMAS DAY. The Morning Trains to and from Mercer as usual; also, the Afternoon train from Mercer. The Afternoon Train, Auckland to Mercer, will leave at 3.15, and be due at all Stations half-an hour later than usual. On Branch Line, Auckland, and Onehunga, Trains will run as on Sundays. 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 will start later. Trains will run frequently between Auckland, Ellcrslic (for the Races and Sports), and Onehunga. Time Tabic in future notice. No Goods. On January 2, Goods may be taken if arranged for on previous Saturday. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. (J CXL AN D COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL. The Annual Distribution of Prizes will take place in the Temporary School Building, Albert Barracks, To-morrow (Thursday), at 3 o'clock. The, Chairman of Ihe Hoard of Education (11. H. Lusk, Esq.), will preside, The presence of all interested in Education is respectfully invited. K\ J. MOSS, Secretary. imRANCIS EENTON'S ESTATE. Creditors in the above Estate arc requested to lodge proof of their claims with the undersigned on or before noon of Friday, 22nel instant. A First Dividend will be paid on the 23rd inst. W. .11. FEN TON, Queen-street. Auckland, December 0, 187 G. 1 /\S. REWARD—Lost, between Chcap _\f side House, Quccu-street, and Lark I toad, a Gentleman's Locket, crest shaped.— Apply lo Mr. Choyce, Cheapsidc House, Oueen- Blrcct. -| /|S. REWARD -Lost, between Clicnp _. .7 side House. Queen-street, and Park Road, a Centl emnns Locket, crest shaped.— Apply to Mr. Choyce, Cheapsidc House, Qucen slrect, T OST, a Brown Pointer Dog; answers ,_J to "Hero;" owner's name on collar.-— Finder will be rewarded on returning him to the Albert Hotel. TT OST, last night, between the Driil .il.J shed and Eden Crescent, a I'luinc— finder will greatly oblige by leaving same at Ibis oliice. T(< O R S A L E, 100 BARRELS CURRANTS, New Crop, ex 'Jessie Osborne' Will be land eel at once anel sold. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. TmOR SALE, at the Market House: 37 I'aynal Cart, Lamps, Cushions, &c, com plete, nearly new. Double-scaled Dig Cart, Lamps, Cushions, Sec, complete. Pony Basket Carriage, in first-rate order; Single-seated (Jig, nearly new; 2 sots of strong Harness; 1 set of Light Harness.—R. C. Greenwood, General Commission Agent. 1T.01.1 SALE, a nine-roomed House, oppo -1 site One 'free Hill, at 1 Ipsom.—For address apply office of this paper. XT.ARM at Pukekohe for Sale ; 180 acres t first-class land, situate midway between L'nkekohc and the Railway Station; lOOacresin grass, and nearly all fenced, with House and out-buildings thereon.— Samuel Cochrane and Son, Land and Estate Agents. "171011 SALE, in Vincent-street, a Large ____■ Building Allotment, GO feet by 300 feet.— Samuel Cochrane arid Sou, Land Agents, Fort . street. : y^EVONPORT.— Fnrnislled Cottage, (6 M.J rooms), at. Rosebank, delightfully situated, and provided with every requisite.—Oliver Mays, Post-office Store. EVONPORT.—For Lease, an excellent Cottage and half acre of rich land, £25 per annum. -Oliver Mays. . nr.o LET, a ('-roomed House.—Apply to ___. Mr. Barnes, Karangahapc Road, Newton. ' nfio LET, a 5-roomed and comfortable JL House in Coburg-street.— -Apply on the ' premises. O LET, Comfortable Family Mansion, containing 9 rooms, with every conven ience, well situated near All Saints' Church, Ponsonby.—Apply to B. Tonks and Co. O LET, that substantial Brick Store, in High-street, belonging to Low anel ■ Motion.—Apply to John Soppet, No. 8, Queen street. TO LET, a Shop in Queen-street, next to Hemus's Star Boot Shop. Terms, £1 , per week. T"0~ LET, that commodious Shop at present, occupied by Madame Nelson, Albert Hotel Buildings.—Apply J. Stewart, . Albert Hotel. - r|.WO respectable Men can obtain com ; JL fori able Board and Residence within live ; minutes walk ot Queen-street. Terms (including • washing), £1 per week.—Apply at Holland's, ; Grocer, Queen-street. _ "CABLEGRAM. ■>. l (SPECIAL LINK) Berlin, this clay. Allen moincn Freundcn and Goenncrn wuensoht cinen vergnuegten Weihnachten und • em glueckliches ncues Jahr. BISMABK. I. ALEXANDER '. Heartily joins in the above, and bess to recom mend his Well and Large Assorted Stock OK GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, i BY T. RUSSEL & SON ROTH 101 til AM BENSON DENT I EHRHARDT, and others With GUARANTEES from the Manufac turers, Besides ni3 Own, for x 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 liesigns from Home and the Continent. , FOR THE COMING HOLIDAYS, I SHALL a OFFER THE ABOVE GOODS REDUCED PRICES, . To Effect a Clearance of Surplus Stock. ' ! J . WKU.KRTO HISjEXOBLLENOYTHS GOVKHNOH / Q\JEEN-STREET 4



THEATRE ROYAL. Sole Lessee R. J. De Lias. Scenic Artist N. H. Thornton. ENORMOUS SUCCESS Of the Immensely Popidar LIN CARDS. THIS (WEDNESDAY) EVENING, Dec. 20, anel until further notice, First, production in Auckland, after months of preparation, of the Grand Romantic Drama, in four acts and six tableaux, entitled, THE TWO ORPHANS ! Played in Paris, London, English Provinces, and Australia, 2,000 times I Louise 1 The Two ( Miss Alice Dunning Henriette j Orphans . Miss Lizzie Lawrence Pierre Mr. Win. Horace Lingard New Scenery, by Mr. N. H. Thornton. Gorgeous New Costumes, by May, of London. Properties, &c. In Rehearsal: The Grand Opera Bouffc, entitled, PLUTO! Doors open at 7.30. to commence at 8. Prices:-Dress Circle, 45.; Stalls, 2s. Gd.; Pit, One Shilling. Reserved Seats at Upton's, Queen-street. T O. G. . T. JLo HOPE OF PARNELL LODGE, No. 3. On Tuesday next, 2Gth inst.. a Picnic will bo held in connection with the above at Motutapu. Members of oilier Lodges arc invited. Tickets, 55., to be had of any of the Committee, viz., Messrs Glcndining, Gladding, Watt, Hay, and Cooper. "IT.DWARDES - STREET PRIMITIVE _£___. METHODIST CHURCH. . A MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT To be followed by a CHRISTMAS TREE FOR THE SALE OF Fancy and Useful Articles, Will be held in the -■><" 'SCHOOL-ROOM, THIS EVENING.fI In the Afternoon at 2.30 till 0 p.m., and from 7.30 to 10 p.m.; Entertain ment from 7.30 to 9 p.m. Tickets to Entertainment, Is. QATURDAY NIGHT'S ENTERTAIN k3 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, on SATURDAY EVEN ING, 23rd December, for the BENEFIT of Mrs. KEATING. The price of Admission will be (id. Doors open at 7.30. A Splendid Programme will be gone through. CHARLES B. ANDREW, Hon. Sec. rriEMPEEANCE VARIETY ' TROUPE. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION ROOMS. SATURDAY, 23itD DECEMBER. FAREWELL BENEFIT to MB. CHAPMAN, Who is leaving by the ship Oran on the 26th December. On this occasion the Troupe will be assislcel by all the Local Amateurs of Auckland. Piuce of Admission: Is. A. C. JA.d Ii.SON, Secretary. ■t^LlerslTe GARDENS SPORTS. It having been decided not to Run the Amateur Quarter Milo Race on Boxing Day, a MAIDEN RACE, l."> 0 yards, open only to those who have never won an advertised race, will be substituted. Prizes -Ist, £5, (Cupor Money); 2nd,.-.!. .entrance Kee, ss. Entries must be made by THURSDAY next, at 0 p.m., at the Occidental Hoi el, to J. A. BROWN, Sen-clary. fX'VA 11 U 111) U.; ii WAY" DISTRICT. An Adjourned Mooting of Ratepayers will be held in tiie Public Hall. Otahuhu, on THURS DAY, 21st instant, at 7.30 p.m. W. D. BUSH, Chairman of Meeting. £t ill ]IENRY~ U AVELOCK LODGE, k_ No. 21, i.O.C.T. Tho Anniversary of the above. Lodge will be ool' b. iled by a Tea Meeting and Concert in the Edwards-street School-room, on THURSDAY next, flic 2lsl December, 1 S7ti. Tea on the table al G. 30 p.m. Concert to com mence at X o'clock. Tickets for tea and concert, is. Gd. each. Admission idler tea, is. Jf ORE ST E ITS 7" "pi ET E. BOXING DAY, DECEMBER 26. . <r>... The COURT CITY OF ~..."' .a;.J.; ".^.V A COKLAND, No. 3078, intend ':. :?.."". ,C_e_ Celebrating their 13th Annivcr ... ,-"■■■ .■'.■-.■•!:.>' sarv by a, Lrocicssioi. to the ■■~_•;^^T":^_i^_k. Hallway Station, en route for ,-v'Ji-C -\/S^|Ellcrslie Gardens. The Pro ' ■;V?'JrS-, v*rVK* I cession will leave the Cook ,;. . t:'^SMi'^____\ street Ha 1 at 0.30 a.m., headed '0.-,^_# r- .INS^S* by a Band. Members will please attend in Rosalia. [n the Evening a SOIREE and BALL will take place in the Choral Hall. Tea on the table at (i.30 p.m. sharp. Dancing to commence at!) p.m. A Lady wi'l 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, McM ath J. Denipsey, Brown, Garratt, Massoy, or W. GODWIN, Hon. See. to Committee. ~B^T QTEAM TO RIYERHEAD. On and alter MONDAY, December IS. IS7G, the 11 a.m. trip from Auckland, and the 3 p.m. trip from Rivcrhead, will bo discontinued. Timr Tablw: From Rivcrhead, 9 a.m. | From Auckland, 2 p.m. J. CASE r & SON. «3£kfe^_ QTEAM COMMUNICATION __M~-£_iXrJ BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND ***9LwSSof____ TI iAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA,. A. Fauquiiar, Master, will leave as under:— Auckland for Thames: Thames for Auckland : Thursday, 21st, G p.m. Friday. 22nd, 10.30 a.m. Friday, 22nd, 0 p.m. Saturday, 23rd, 10.30 a.m. Saturday, 23rd, G p.m. Saturday, 23rd, 11 p.m. (2nd trip). Return Tickets available from 22nd December, 1870, till January G, 1877. Saloon, 10s.; Steerage, Gs. A. McGREGOR, Agent. -<&__M^m_^^f TENDERS FOR CARTING ROAD METAL, SCORIA ASHES, ETC. Town Clerk's Office, December 10, 1870. Tenders for the above supplies and work in terms of specifications to be seen at the Oliice of the City Surveyor, Canada Buildings, Queen street, will be received by the City Council until 2.30 on THURSDAY, the 28th instant. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to bs endorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. mENDERS Wanted for Building two I Houses, according to plans and specifica tions to be seen at my oliice. Tenders to be sent in before Ist January, 1877.—James Reid, Eden Terrace. mo CARPENTERS AND JOINERS. Tenders are required for the Erection of a House in Nelson-street. Plans, &c, may be seen at my oliice until Thursday.the -Ith January, when the Tenders are to be delivered at 1 o'clock. JAS. WRIGLEY, Architect, rwi~ o B"~"~u _I~T~Tr~E ~r~ " s. Tenders will be received up to noon on Satur day, the 30th instant, for the Erect-ion of Con crete Bank Premises at Blenheim, for the Bank of New Zealand. Plans. &c, at my offlo Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. mo 13 U I li>E Rs. Ton dors will be received np to noon on Satur day, the 30th instant, for Alterations and Repair. to the Provincial Council Chambers. Plans, &c„ at my oliice, Queen-street. Edward mahoney, Architect, m 0 BUILDERS.—Tenders .'iu"Te"7. JL cetved until noon of Saturday, 30th inst. , (or Hie erection of a Six-roomed House at Devon j purl, North Shore. Plans, &<_., at my office 1 (MtaHfctttftm ncjfti' Mw'ksU~ .<_Y«u.cj,l.ft .fey. BBBHBKIBWBBHB



',C^B_t'« aQ£M^_.T£ 2 _r mHE COUNTY ELECTIONS. " THE EVENING STAR " IS A DULY AUTHOniSED GAZETTE •Under the " Counties Act" anel the " Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876," FOR THE INSERTION OF ALL ELECTION NOTICES Under tiii. Act. milE COUNTIES ACT, 1876, AND JL THE REGULATION OF LOCAL ELECTIONS ACT, 1876." COUNTY OF EDEN—GRAFTON RIDING. It is hereby notified that George HoLDSHIP and William John Suiter have withdrawn their names as Candidates at the election for the office of County Councillor for the Grafton Riding, to which they were nominated on the 16th instant. THOMAS J. WATERS, Returning Officer. December 20.157 G. X - r\ ' 7 \ <i..^v-_:_■_._!*? && mHE COUNTIES ACT, 1876, AND J__ THE REGULATION OF LOCAL ELECTIONS ACT, 1876." EDEN COUNTY—NEWTON RIDING. I hereby notify that George Holdship and James Maktoj. have this day withdrawn their names as Candi dates at the election of County Councillors for the Newton Riding. D. A. TOLE, Returning Officer. Tuesday, 19th December, 1870. mo THE ELECTORS OF THE AL GRAFTON RIDING. Gentlemen,—-As Mr. Swanson has been de clared eligible for election as Councillor for the County of Eden, to represent the Grafton Riding, I hereby withdraw from contesting the election in favour of the above-named gentleman, feel ing sure that your interests will be better served by a gentleman of Mr. Swanson's experience and abilities. With best thanks forthe large amount of support offered, I beg co remain, Yours faithfully, W. J. SUITER. TO THE ELECTORS OF EPSOM RIDING, COUNTY OF EDEN. Lathes and Gentlemen,—Having been nominated for the above riding, I beg respect fully to solicit your votes and interest. Being a ratepayer in t he Epsom and Mount Eden district, , I neeel scarcely say that any ability Ipossess will be devoted to the welfare of the riding generally. I am pledged to vole against the adoption of the Permissive Clauses of the Counties Act, without having first consult eel the ratepayers as a body. I am, Ladies and Gentlemen, Yours respectfully, RICHARD UDY. T7IP SO M RID 1 N G.—COUNTY OF ______ EDEN. TO THE ELECTORS. Having been nominated as a Candidate to re present the Epsom Riding in the County Coun cil, I have respectfully to inform you that, if elected, my utmost endeavours shall be devoted to the interests of the Riding generally, giving particular attention to the following points:— 1. To preserve intact the powers and liberties of the Highway Boards. 2. To oppose the adoption of the Permissive Clauses of the Counties Act until the ratepayers are satisfied that such should be accepted. 3. To prevent, as far as possible, any increase of taxation. I am, yours, very respectfully, CHARLES TOTHILL. Epsom, December 16,1570. T| E V O N PORT B ACE S. TUESDAY, 26. ii DECEMBER (Boxing Day). Judge : Colonel Hardwick Smith. Starter : — Maugham Esq. Clerk oe the Scales : M. Frost, Esq. Clerk ok tiii. Course: 11. Mackay, Esq. Treasurer: R, J. Davidson, Esq. Handicaiter : F. Marks, Esq. Stewards : \Y. Cobley, Esq., | M. Shea, Esq., Captain Filder. | G. Quick, Esc;., R. Allison, Esq. PROGRAMME :— Ist Race, to start at 1 o'clock.— Maiden Plate of — soy. 1 mile. Open to horses that have never won an advertised race. Weight, for age. 2nd. Hurdle Race, of — soys. Ii miles, over 6 flight of hurdles. Lowest weight, 10 stone. 3rd. Devonport Handicap, Sweepstakes of 1 soy., with 15 soys. added. Second horse to save his stakes. LA- miles. Ith. Settler's Stakes.—lst prize, Saddle and Bridle; 2nd prize, Whip and Pair of Spurs. 1 mile. Lowest weight, 10 stone. sth. Trotting Match, of — soys. 3 miles. Lowest weight, 10 stone. Gth. Race for Draught H&rses, equal to trial of 25 owt., rielden by owners, of — soys. ii mile. 7th. Consolation Stakes, of—soys. Distance, 9 nule. Hurry Skurry and Tilt in tiie Ring. All horses entered for the Ist, -itb, and oth events to be the bona fide recognised property (and in the district previous to the 11th instant) of settlers in the Devonport and Lake Highway Districts. The other event 3 oven to all coiners. Qualification fee, l soy. Entrance, 5 per cent, on amount of prize, except for Devonport Handicap. Entries for Handicap to be made to the Secre tary, or Mr. Davidson, at the Flagstaff Hotel on Thursday, the 21st instant, at 8 p.m. Weights to be declared on Saturday. Entries for the other events to be made to the Secretary, or to Mr. Davidson, on Saturday, the 23rd inst. Stewards elecision to be final. All protests to bo in writing, anel accompanied by a cash deposit of 1 soy., which sum will be forfeited in tho event of the jirotest not being sustained. The Auckland Jockey Club Rules to be ad hered to when practicable. M. FROST. Hon. Sec. TJEVO NPO R T RACES. All Subscribers to the Devonport Race Fund pre respectfully reque&teel to pay amount of their subscriptions to Mr. R. J. Davidson, Treasurer, Flagstaff Hotel, early as possible. By order, M. FROST, Secretary. North Shore, 19th December, IS7G. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 . CITY MART. FANCY GOODS, VASES, TOYS, ETC. FOR UNRESERVED SALE. GRANT & MORTON "Of AYE received instructions to scl JLJL by auction on Friday next, at 11 o'clock, A Large Assortment of Fancy Goods, Vases Ornaments. Electro-plate, Work Boxes 'Dressing Casas, Toys,&c., for Unreserve. Sale. Terms—Cash. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, "^ EOR SALE, at the Durham Yards, oi Friday next, JQ Young Upstanding Light Harness an Riding Horses from Napier, among the. ono of the late Major Carloyu's Exruc Pcmies, and 2 Thoroughbred Fillies, - AT 11 o'clock.



I B. TONKS R- C. CAR* FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22. BOTTLED ALeTcHAMPAGNE, j KIDEELIN'S SCHNAPPS, lORT. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, on Friday, at 12 o'clock, 104 casks Jeffrey's Bottled Ale, quarts 73 „ Arrol's 53 ~ Champagne 20 .1-casks Page's Poit SO cases Kidcrlin's Schnapps _ . j 7 cases Ross and Cameron's Scotch Tonic Liqueurs. I SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23. ~~ I CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, ENGLISH I TOYS, &C. | M. JONES & CO. "ITTAVE received instructions to sell by • Be auction, at the Central Sale Rooms, on '. Saturday, 13rd inst., at 11 a.m. E 5 cases ENGLISH TOYS, ex ' Tamaya,' con sisting of—Work-boxes, Desks, Tea Gael- j dies. Draft Boards, Money Boxes, Kaleido- 1 scopes, Dolls, Puzzles, Purses, Skipping Ropes, Whips, &c, Sec. 1 THURSDAY, NOON. j VINCENT-STREET. j HOUSEHOLD FU R NIT UR E AND EFFECTS, BOOKS, ETC. j AT THE RESIDENCE OF REV. P. H. CORNFORD. R. ARTII U R i I.JTAS been favoured with instructions :| JL from the Rev. P. 11. Cornford. who is 1 leaving for Sydney, to sell by auction at his I Residence, Vincent-street, on Thursday next, 21st inst, at 12 o'clock noon, .j His Household Furniture and Effects, con- |j sisting of Drawing Room, Dining Room, | Bedroom, and Kitchen Furniture, Plated a Goods, Glass and Earthenware, Kitchen * Utensils, &c, 1 Rimu Book-case, glass 1 front, anel cupboarel; 1 Kauri do., do.: a Portable Copper Boiler, a good Sewing Machine, but little used. | Also, ' •' A portion of his Library I FRIDAY, DECEMBER!?. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, on Friday next, Dec. 2 at 2 o'clock, 35 bales Wool 70 bafas Wool 100 Sheepskins 50 Hides. ALFRED BUCKLAND. , , _____ FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22. T II E HAY M A R X E T. FOR SALE, on Friday next, Dec. 22, at 11 o'clock, First-class Double-seated Buggy, equal to new, together with good quiet Mare and Harness. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22. GREEN OATS. \ —— "fJIOR SALE, at the Haymarke*, on Fri- JD day, December 22, at 11 o'clock, 11 acres Growing Oats, a . .ooel crop, on the Farm of Mr Malcolm Clow, Papatoitoi. Wanted to Exchange, a Draught Entire; has hatl three gooel seasons in one locality. ALFRED BUCKLAND. wHTkTFg o n e^n. For Private Sale, A TEAM OF TWELVE WORKING OXEN in good conelition, with Bows, Yokes, anel Chains. ALFRED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24. DESIRABLE LANDED ESTATE. THE HAYMARKET. FOE SALE, on Wednesday, January 24, 1877, at 11 o'clock, unless" previously dis posed of. A Portion of the LAMB HILL ESTATE, near Waiuku, consisting of about 800 acres of rich fattening land. About half the pro perty is subdivided into nine paddocks, anel laid down in permanent pasture. Buildings consist of 12-roomed House lately erected ; Foreman's Cottage, with 6 rooms; and all the necessary Out-buildings and Stockyards. This property is" well watered, healthily situated on the West Coast, within a convenient distance of the Auckland market, and is a desirable Homestead. For leave to view, apply to MR. WILLIAM AITKEN; Or the Auctioneer. j ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22. ~ VALUABLE TRICHORD PIANOFORTE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, OPEN BOAT, &c, &c., &c. THE subscribers have received instruc tions fom Mr. J. W. Hoare, who is leaving the colony, to sell by auction at their mart. Fort street, on Friday, 22nd instant, at 11 o'clock, The Whole of his Household Furniture, comprising—Valuable Walnut Pianoforte nearly new by Bord, Carpets, Damask and Muslin Curtains, Drawing - room Chairs (damask covered), Lamp, Lustres, t Engravings, Bedsteads, Spring - Hair Mattrasses, Washstands and Ware, Dressing Tables and Mirrors, Books, Kitchen Utensils, Crockery, Small Case Toys, Pulling or Sailing; Boat, nearly new, 19ft. long, with sail and rudder. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22. HANDSOME ROSEWOOOD PIANO FORTE, BY BORD. THE subscribers will sell at the Rooms, _ _ Fort-street, on Friday next, 22nd instant, ■'■ at 11 o clock, A Handsome Cottage Pianoforte, in dark Rosewood case, trichord, full compass, and equal to new. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, DECEMBEIT2I7~~' BROADWOOD PIANOFORTE, HOUSE- . HOLD FURNITURE, FANCY GOODS. On the Premises, Hobson-street. FOR UNRESERVED SALE. The Subscribers have received instruc tions from Mr. Consens (who is leaving the colony) to sell by public auction oh the pre mises, Hobson-street, on Thursday, 21st instant I at 11 o'clock. The whole of the HOUSEHOLD FURNT TURE and STOCK-IN-TRADE, consisting of- Haiidsoniu Cottage Pianoforte (by l/road { woods, V.uuYut Whotnot) pklte glasa front. Moiuv.a Kauri Chest of Drawers and Chcirosucrs (carved}, Mantle Mirrors Iron and V\ oodßedsteads, Feather Beds Pi lows, Mattrasses, Redding of all kinds, Oilcioth, Malting, Pictures, Glassware. Chairs, Tables, Clocks, Crockery, Toilet Sets, Tea Trays, Toilet Glasses, Wash' H stands, Tinware, Kitchen Utensil 3of all Kinds, etc., etc. r. Also, v Tw. Large and Varied Stock oi Fanoy Goods, a comprising arttoies of all kinds, too auwewas to C'Tts 1011 ' suitabl° 8* P^stMMkswfci New Yesute KOMPRL COCHRANE v . HON,