TELEGRAPHIC.

RUSSELL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The declaration of + fle po u f or Mongonui and the Bay of Luanda election took place to-day. It w^ found that three double •votes were recorded for Lundon. This makes Williams 35, of a majority. He was declared duly elected.

ALEXANDRA.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day,

To-day being the Kingites' Sabbath, there was a great muster at morning service at Kopua, special prayers being offered for fine weather during harvesting.. There is no work being done. All the natives residing within several miles distant are present.

WELLINGTON.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] Wednesday. Wesleyan Conference Appointments. The W esleyan Conference appointments for this year are :—Auckland, Rev W. Kirk; Three Kint>s Theological and Training Insti tution, Pv,ev. T. Buddie ; Thames, Rev. E. S. Bonn ; St. Albans, Christchurch, Rev. J. Crump.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per Press Telegram As^noy) Wednesday.

Attempts to Upset the Train

Several attempts have recently been made to upset the train. Yesterday a quantity of spades and other tools were found lying on the Ellersmere line-.

NAPIER.

Press Telegram Agency.) Wednesday,

g?^'^ Choice of Representatives. The firing of the district representatives was finished to-day.. The totals for the two days are :-G Sellars, U8 ; Kqss, 142 ; W. Sellars, 140. Weather very favourable, but strong; gusts of wind were occasionally felt.

A Man Jumps from the Mercer Train.

As the afternoon train was proceeding on the up journey to Mercer yesterday, a most «xfcraordinary feat was performed by a passenger, which we are prepared to guarantee he will never repeat. Th;e train was running full speed, about fif teen miles an hour, between Penrose and Mercer, when a Maori, who was looking out of the window, had his hat blown off. With ■out a moments thought the native rushed oat on to the platform of the car and leaped off the train. At the part of the line where the train was then passing a cutting occurred some four feet distant from the track. The adventurous Maori staggered against this and then rebounded backwards and strutk against the moving carriages, with such force that he was again thrown forward, and fell into a hollow which skirted the cutting. The first impression of those •who witnessed the extrordinary proceedrjg ■was that the man's folly had cost him his life, but he was soon observed to rise up, and go limping along the line. Seeing this, the guard did not feel justified in stopping the train, which the passenger had shewn ■such an impulsive determination to leave, and no more has been heard of him so that the extent of the iijury he suffered is unknown, although, from the quickness with which he got up, the damage was probably confined to severe bruises and a good shaking. Another accident happened during the same journey. A pascerjger whose attention was called to something outbide, made a motion with the intention of putting his head out of the window, when he became conscious, from the crashing of glass, that the window was up. To both of the heroes in these adventures the old adage, "Look before you leap," should come home with new meaning.

WAITEMATA ELECTION.

The official declaration of the poll in the Devonport Hall last evening, shewed that J. S. Macfarlane had polled 158, W. J. Hurst 150, Dr. Lee 129, and T. Henderson 67. The "Returning Officer, therefore, declared that John Sangster Macfarlane, freeholder, of Jermyn - street, was member for Waitemata. Mr Macfarlane then arose to thank the electors for the honour conferred upon him, and in a brief speech said that he attributed the result of the election to his personal friends and Hup porters, as he did not solicit a single vote. If he had offended anyone by any remarks of his, he begged to apologise, and was desirous of following the good old rule, and let everything be forgoten with the elect ion. He stated further, that he should be glad to confer with any elector upon matters concerning the welfare o£ the dis trict, as it would be necessary for him to be in a position to lay the wants of the con stituency before the General Assembly and the Government, so that they may have a fair chance of redress to which they were entitled. Mr Macfarl ane briefly referred to the political features of the time, and con cluded by saying that although he had beeD accused of being a Government snpporter, he disapproved of many of their actions. —Mr Hurst followed in a speech of considerable length, in which he thanked heartily all those who had supported him.—On the motion of Mr Macfarlane, seconded by Mr Hurst, a vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to the Ketuming Officer, and the proceedings terminated.

ENORMOUS SHARK.

This morning, about 9 o'clook, an enormous Bhark was spied by the watermen close to Holmes Bros' office at the end of one of the tees. A chase was made by several boats' crews, and liolbrook, Keane, Johnstone wsre the successful harpooners. The harpoon went splendidly through the brute, but both boat and shark drifted too close to the Break water before he could be secured. After securing him, it took three boat 3to tow him in. and a small fleet of watermen accom panied. It was some time before he was brought over, being of a tremendous weight. He was about 20fc. 6in. long, and seemed aa if he weighed a ton. He was at last tied to the cutter Dolphin, and preparations are now being made for exhibition.

ATTEMPTED MURDER BY A RETUR NED COLONIST.

kkpobt was recently circulated in Gravesend that ase of fratlcide hart occurred in ■VVakefield-streft. •ppe «rs that aMi s Sbaddick. who carries on the ness of a Jeathei-dressier, has two sons, He"ry and las. Henry ShaddlcJt fsr some time past has adventurous life, and returned from Australia ;twe ye»rs ago, Since that time he has been a ■of annoyance to his mother, and especially to '.her. He called at, 48 Wakefleld street, and, in ;:snce of customers, threatened to murder ri« and said "he had purchased a six-birrelltd for that purpose.' His broihar took no Offe ihreat, aLd retired to rest 'i hn prisoner \»nd loaded the revolver, ad afterwards . Jte *■• akefield-street, whete he met his he prisoner spoke to him in the presenei irjJwi'Daeis, and on their leaving ihe shop he JSQ-ie revolver and s«id ' Not, I'll murdei flhra^fejlataly after a report was beard, and on ~i||EJp6ighbois entering the sliop a sn< cbing *^^»^d itself. Nar the counter lay Thomas /.tful wound in his neck, ana blood str ana- J&is mouth The police were immediately ij.ted with, ana - erjeant B rnichan* Of |'ded he wou'd-be murderer as he was leaving Lug. He wig cmveyed to the police-station, and tjntf with the aitoinpted murder of Thomai botk. The unfortunate man, who is a tuxtotallar Jmowd to Vi Pinchiog's surgery, but he was ML to ba so dangerously woundact that the medical -?man ordered tiis immidiata removal to the IfSena Innrmary, where he ia now progressing »bly. The prisoner has been committed for ■ 1 ' '

REPRESENTATIVE FIRING.

The final firing for the choice of colonial representatives took place to-day with the melanchoiy result that only Captain Morrow qualified. The Champion' Sub-Lieutenant bkinner and Lieutenant Kelly came within a point of the required number, and Volunteer Leigh wiihin two. This is only the second year that the Champion has been required to qualify, possession «c . having hitherto been deemed sufficient. It was pointed out long ago that the minimum was too high for the snider rnies, and the result proves the correctness of these prognostications. We hope Major Gordon will make f uch representation to cue Government on the subject as will lead to the acceptance of the Champion, and the other two who come within a couple of points of the required score. The following are the leading scores :— Fikst Fiuisg. Second Firing. Victoria co. 200 yds 400 yds COOyus 600 yds Tl. Skinner .. 92 24 15 24 9 104 J. Leigh .. 88 22 20 23 10 .. 163 «• Cooper 85 — - - — — .. if.3 Mills .... SG 17 23 16 9 .. 151 C. F. Coopu- S4 24 23 15 11 .. 157 iJowden .. 8. 24 24 2t 10 .. 160 •. Payne .. 80 20 21 13 14 .. 154 Putman .. 70 22 20 14 7 .. 133 o 3 Company. Cptn Motow 83 — — — — .. IGS Lieut Kelly.. 87 — — — — .. 161 Gaclec. White, Engs 82 20 23 22 12 .. 159

BLONDIN.

The world-renowned performer, who on Saturday makes his bow before the Auck and public, deserves more thdn a passing notice at our hands. It has been reserved for this wonderful man to effect an entire subjugation of the naturally nervous tem perament of the hunian system. So long as a space, however small, can be found for the sole of his foot, there he is just as much at home and in security—whether it is the pinnaclo of a church steeple, the narrow way of the stretched rope, or the broad expanse of terra firma. Facile princeps as a rope-walker, Blondin has for the last ,forty yenrs kept the world rapt in startled attention at his marvellous feats, whiuh,until the ease with which he accomplishes them is seen, might be taken to be the foolhardy attempts of a madman. A short sketch of Blondin's remarkable career will no doubt interest our readers He was born at Sfc. Omer, in the Pas de Calais, February 2S, 1526. He very early adopted his present profession, for at the a^e of five he came out at Lyons as the Little Wonder. He was soon noted for his cleverness on the rope, and also for his agility and strength as a gymnast. After a long and success)ul tour in France, Blondin accepted an engagement with the Ravel Family, a troupe well known in the United States. In 1855 he made his first appearance in America, and, it is said, that during this tour he astonished his fellow performers by leaping clear over the he^ds of a circle of soldiers with fixed bayonets. In 1858 he first conreived the idea of crossing on a rope stretched over the fallls, and in the opting of 1559 he com menced his preparations. The rope was fixed after endless labour, and the first cros ting took place on the 30th June, 1859, in the presence of 15,000 peiple. Following on the simple walk across, Blondin improved upon this by undertaking the danger ous passage under various disadvantages. He wheeled a barrow over, turned sommersaults in mid career, crossed as a slave in fetters, crossed at night amid a blaze of fireworks This success'on of feats at once caused bis reputation to spread far and near, and he was raised to the pinnacle of his fame forthwith. In September 1860, Blondin accomplished the passage of Mapala under hithly sensational circum stances before the Prince' of Wales and suite. He offered to carry the Prince over on his back, but the offer was politely declined. At the end of May IS6I he appeared' in England and fairly carried the English people by storm, by his startling performances on a rope Btretched across the central transept at the Crystal Palace. The Illustrated London News after giving an enumeration of his feats, has the following alarming paragraph:—

M. Blondin was next blindfolded, a^d a canvas bag was put over his head, reaching to his krees, and which had only space for the arms to cmxc through. Once mora he advanced to the edge of the piecipice, felt with his feet for the rope, and was again on his way. He had not advanced a dozen pices, however, when his left foot slipped, and plunged downwards; lie body swayed over, and hundreis <t eyes weiv averted fro^u what rhre-.ten.-d to be !■ staut death. Bat nothing of the sort—a tilt of the pole broueht him up again ; a few steps further, and the ri«;ht foot slipped i ff, causing ihe most painful apprehension : the d>.n;er was again passed, arid yet a tnlrd tiiip a fall seea,ed imminent. A i length the spectators began t p«rc-ive that these feints were purpost-ly tr, trodu< crt by M. BtoDciD. ard with feel rg< of very diminished terror ihcy watched him proceed on his cou se Dte* ily as if he were walking on a bro*d plank a few inchi s above the ground.

In June 1861. he performed on a high rope on the Upper Terrace, 1,500 feet long. This was the only occasion on which Blond in's life was really endangered by an accident while performing. We extract the following account of the occurrence : —

The most sensational of Blondin's appearances at tbe Crystal Palnce was on the oi cssion oi a artwork display, when he had undertnken to w.lk the rope ai dark, discharging fireworks iv the course cf hts aeriil j >urney. The Wk Tvas successfully performed, but at the close of the passage tha attendant, stitioned at the centre mast to relieve Blondin of the barrow which contained his fireworks, connived, probably from nervousness, to tilt ie to on* side, and so disturb the equilibrium of the daring rope-walker. Blon^in was seen to stagger and apparently fall, and a thrill of horror, intensified by the dariuusa which seemed to enshroud the fate of the hapless acrobat, ran through ike immense assea b a<e —the very darkness being renderfid doubly dark by the sudden extinction of the artificial illumination, and by tbe mental gloom which seized the beholder. A sudden blaze of TyrotechDic light brought gladness back by revealing Blondin hanging by one leg from hts rope, and in another instant he had nimbly reinstated himself on the rope, and was safe on the summit of the central msst.

So firmly did Blondin maintain the interest and admiration which his daring perform ances excited that in August 1872 he ex hibited his powers and skiil before an audience of 84,955 people at the Crystal Palace. Biondin has travelled over almost every country on the globe, and has given exhibitions before most of the crowned heads in Europe. In India Bloi-idin's success was great, and his recent tours in Australia have only added fresh laurels to his fame. He is now 50 years old, but his strength is unimpaired, and his activity for a man of that age marvellous. Our citizens will on Saturday have an opportunity of witnessing a sample of his capabilities, and, as the price 3 are absurdly low., his colossal pavilion is sure to be crowded.

Country visitors should take notice that on Saturday they may travel along the rail way at single fares, and it is the intention of 'bus proprietors also to make special trips to suit the time of Blondin's marvellous per formance.

fHI -ftVKlttiro STAB, TBUBSDaX JANUARY 2 1?, 1876



[advertisument]. A SUGGESTION TO BLONDIN. (To the Editor of the Evening Stab.) Sir, —Havirjg heard that a well-known and far famed advertising Auckland clothier is making arrangements with Chevalier Blondin to carry him on his back on the tight-rope, the writer hopes that foi the benefit of the draper's assistants, that the Chevalier will aecidently d/op the weJi-known clothier when he gets to the highest point, so that he will no more be a hindrance to the closing of shops on established holidays.—l am, &c, An ti- Gr & spall. TO Carpenters.—Tenders required for Erecting a fitore, Gr<at North Eoad, till 2nd February. Plans and specifications to be seen at Mr t! W. Morrison's Hotel, Newton. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. TPO LET, for a term, a comfortable JL Six-roomed Cottage, with small Garden and Stable, within teu minutrs' walk of Pest-office. — Apply by letter to "Alpha," Box 166, P.O. Posses sion given in about a fortnight.



WANTED Known, that E. Carr, having to remove a quantity of Second-class Timber by Tue day next to make w*y for Harbonr Worfcs, has determined to give special advantages to buyers if they tome at odcs.—Customhouse-*treet. WANTED to LET, a comfortable Five-roomed Roase in Symonds-street.—H. Partington, House and Land agent, 57 Querm street WANTED Known, that single young Gentlemen can obtain comfortable Beard ard Lodging, on moderate icimt), at the Aiirkiand College, Upper Queen-street. WANTED a smart Boy to ride out for orders.—Apply to E Hallatt, Butcher. Parnell VaUXHALL. —Best position on the shore, Two Rooms to let —Apply early. ANTED to LKT, comfortable apartments, furnished, in a private Jamily ; nice view For address apply at this office. WANTED, a Partner with £500 or mor» fo enter into a thoronsh paying business. The parly required can take an active part in the business or arrange for a sleeping sJiara.— Apply at this office. \AJ ANTED, a Boy to drive an ™ Engine ; one accustomed to the wort pre ferred —«pply at the Soap Works, Cox's CreeK.— Warnock Bros WANTED, a steady Man who can drive, milk a cow, and make himself useful Ap; ly to Dr. Stock well at 6 p m. O/ANTKD, a Nursemaid; must • ' have refei-ences.—Apply to Mrs. T. Hill Upper Symouds-etreet. ' W' A NTED, Board and Lodgings for a single gentleman newly arrived from England.—A) ply JH, at tnis office. W~ ANTe"DPWanted, WantecTthe Public to knotv that there is a very poor Woman, with fiv.» children, in want. I see by Saturday's paper that only one friend has given. I put my J.Os towards it, and I hope to see plenty more. — H.W. "Ho that giveth to the poor lendeth to tht Lord." WANT KD, a respectable middle ngc-d Woman to take oh&rge of child'en and do plain sewing-.—Apply to Mrs C. Burton, Pameli Bakery. W "ANTED, a situation as Daily Governess,—Address •' Annie," at this office WANTED, an Apprentice, one used to Singer's machine preferred.—Apply to Mrs Pata, Stay and Corset Maker, Victoria-street. WANTED KNOWN Hobart Town P»liog3 and Kails to be sold Cheap.—O. T. ■■axton, Newmarket. WANTE D, for the Newton Pottery, a first-class Thiower; also, a Burner. —Apulv at the Works. WANTED, Students for Civil, Mechanical. Architectural, and Ship Eraw incf. by a Civil Engineer in practice.—Apply at the office of this paper. ANTKD to Let, two stores, lately occupied by Mr A, Buckland.— Apply to A. Hackle, Chape -street. X%T A"NTED to Let, in Victoria » V street, a Two-Rtory Brick ?hop and Dwc'Hiik House.—Apply to T. Tnompson, Grocer, Victoria street



WA NTED Known,thatWm. Morris Tailor, is prepared to make, dye, and clean G<]it,ieniau's C'othins. Gentl-nv>irs own material made up in first-class st.vle, next the Governor Browne Hotel, Hobson-street. WANTED, Wanted, Wanted to Spl], .JO di-z^n LatiiPft' Josfphino Kid 01ov<s, 1/G •'Ppair, 2 pair for 2/6: 20 pieces of Muslins, only /f.^B y;ird by the 12 yards ; Silver Itfsr Buttons, A r > 3j)doz., 3 flozen for 1/; lot of small BsWr for ohl'dren only /fl ea<h ; Cosmetics only /2. 1/G dozen ; SO boxeß of fesorted colours of Bucbe Trimmings /i and /6 per yard ; lot of Ladies' Workboxes from 5/ each; Child ren's Pocl.et Handkerchiefs, 15 for 1/.— H. Watts. G'neral Dealer T'i't-Mrpit For One Month!!! English WalrmtS, Git), for 4/0; Tea Trayp, 0/ and 9/ per pet; Yankee Pipes, 0 pipes, with a stalk 1 ymd long for 6 I. l^ aJN I h i;, oOU tone (if «•!< Braes Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, T.cail Munts Metal, Waste Paper, C&nvaH. Bapginfj, Hope, and Kaps : &]so, BottJes, Cast-oB < lotbing. c it hATJYT * CO.'S London Marine Stor»- Quich'o Enildirjga, Elliott-street, Ancklsnd.—B Moss, Manager WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling coPt. Music and other Eindinp done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Rulor and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Office, Wyndharc atreet. "1% ANTED B>OVK l that D. Goi/orF is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Bvdldtag materials, includlrg Sashes, lioors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Hous> Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Bhinglea, 6c, &c, at the J°we*l 'Sard , Cuatom-honsp strsrt. WANTED KNOWN, tTiat John Taylor is prepared to enpply all kinds of Timber, Pos<p, Bails, Palings, Shingles, Poupp Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldinps, &c, at the lowest pofsiWe prices, at Yard, Brratwater Eoad. All orders attended to with despatch WANTED KNOWN that J.JIOBBIFON Jp T'eicred to eyemt' all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable pricep.- Address Newton Road.



WANTED, the General Public to know that J. Alwinpfpr Tailor (late frore France and Germany), hag commenced bupineps in his new premises, No. 38, Victoria-street, he hopes to meet with such support as his knowledge and attention to business, and civility to his customers shall command. Gentlemen's and Bo^b'Suits made to order. Repairs, dyeing, and cleaning, in all itp branches, executed at the*shortest notice. Ttf ANTED, Intending Purchasers of Biding Ssddles and Bridles, &c, to nspect my 50s. Saddle, and Cs. 6a. Brlble; by far the best value in Auckland. All other {foods proportionately cheap. Save the , importer's profit, by buying direct from W. S. Jones, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Importer and Manu facturer. Queen-street. WANTED, Wanted, Wanted bo Sell (cheap), 12 cases of Dried Apples, 5d $ Ib, 3H>B for Is ; abo"t Bcwt. of Jam, 6d per ft by the jar; Pardines, 6d per tin, 5b 6dper dozen ; lanje tins 9s 6d per dozen ; 50 dozen Cuns and Saucers, only 6d each ; 100 dozen Plates, 3s 6d per dozen; Jujrs and Basins, 6s por pair ; Toilet Pets, 14s each ; Rell and Black's Plaid Matches, 6? 6d per gross ; Tin Matches. Is lOd per dozen ; 50 dozen Shirt Studs, from 6d per set, 4s per dozen sets; 40 boxes of Rimmel's Soap, 2d per cake, 6s per box; 60 dozen Girls' straw Hats, lOd each, three for 2s; lot of small Straw Hats 6d each; thirty boxes of Artificial Flowers, 4d, Gd, and 9d each; Is Dolls will be sold at 9d; lot of assorted Ribbons cheap ; 60 dozen Teapots, from Is 3d each; 60 dozen Wine Glasses, 3s 9d per dozen; 25 dozen Pint Tumblers. 6s 6d per doz*n, 8d each; 30 dozen common Tumblers, 5d each, 4s ppr dozen ; Glass Egg Onps, lsßd per doz»n ; 20 dozen Cut Ale Glasses 10s per dozen; 70 dozen Pearl Buckles for Hats. 4d each, 3s 4d per dozen; 40 dozen Fancy Needle-cases ; 100 good Needles, in a case, Is, Is 3d, and Is 6d each ; about 40 dozen of Fletcher's Ink. 3d 0(1. Is. and Is 6d per bottle; bottles Copying1 Ink, only Is 9d per quart bottle ; Scarlet Ink, 6d per bottle ; Epsom Salts, 41bs for Is ; Washing Powders. 6d per dozen, 4 dozen for Is 8d ; Dress Buttons, 4d per dozen ; small Linen Cuffs, 6d. per dozen pairs ; Ladies' Paper Collars, Id per dozen, 6d per gross; Hoose Boots, 3s 6d ; Fancy Baskets, Is 6d to 4s 6d; lot of Vases, Is 6d and 2s per pair; lot of House Boots, large sizes, 3s 6d per pair ; lot of Children's Boots (Laceups), 2s 6d. 3s and 3s 6d per pair ; lot of Maids' Boots (1 and 2size ,only 2s 6d per pair; Pre served Ginger, only 5s pc jar ; 90 dozen Tea-testers for trying tea, 7s p»r do n ; Basins, 3s 6d and 4s 6d pfr dozen; 30 dozen Pudding Bnpins. 3s to 12s per dozen ; 20 dozen ,Ptated Watch Guards, 2s 6d to 5s each; lot of Silk and Wax Flowers, under plass shades, from 20s each ; 4 superior Pictures (Snrinn- Summer. Autumn, Winter), price £4 ; Vegetable Dishes, 3s each, 30s per dozen; Soup Tureens 12s each; Tin Candlesticks, 9d each, 7s per dozen; Scrubbings, lOd each ; cheap Brooches and Barrings from 2s 6d per dozen ; Copy Bonks, 10rt and Is 6d per dozen; Steel Kings for Keys, 4d per dozen ; about 6 dozen Youths' Dresß Boots, only 6s 6d per pair ; 50 ' doz°n Glass Sugar Basins, Is 6d each 16s per dozen ; Ladies' Ruffles, from 6d; lot of superior Lustres from 12s to 2ns per pair ; Silver Lustre Teapots, from 27s per dozen ; Toilet Requisites, 4s 6d to 6s 6d. s.-t of three ; slate Pencils. lOd per box of 100 ; Gond Tea, £1 Is per box ; Scented Hair Oil, 6d ppr bottle; 25 dozen Glass Butter Dishes. Is 6d each, 15s per dozen ; Cayenne Pepp-r 6d per bottle, 4r 6d p»r dozen ; TCpsoms, 61 ppr dozen packets. 2s 9d rer box of 7frs; Day and Martin's Blacking, 8d per dozen, 6s 6d per gross —Apply to H. Watts, General Dealer, Pitt street. STRAWBERRIES and GKEAM,~of the finest quality, dally, at Mason Bros.' Painell Nnrseiy. LOftT, a Cheque on the Bank of Sew Zealand, over £7 12s 6d, signed P. G. Pierce. Finder will oblige by leaving it at Mr isidi re Alexan der's, Jeweller. Paj ment stopped. ''pHE"^:7}]SrSTEH:OF"THE DEEP. A Monster Shirk, captured near the Wharf this morn tug, in the presence of a thousand persons, will be exhibited from 7 till 10 o'clock This Evening, next to the Thames Hotel, Admission—SIXFJSHCJS.



WANTED, a good General Servant (character required).—Mrs Morley, Havelock House, Rymonds-streot. WANTED, a good Cook and a Housemaid. —Apply to Mrs Alfred Buck lahiJ, Newmarket. LUST, on Tuesday night, a Magpie. The flnder rewarded on returning same to D. Fort, Bootmaker, Shortlaod-streL't ANTED, immediately, a Plumber a.d Gasfitter.—Apply to A and W. Craig, Wyndham-street. mj ANTED, aTNnrsegirl —Apply to Mrs James Dacre, St '"Mary's Road, Pon sonby. ANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mrs E. J. Yates, Euiland House, ' Parnell. %A/ AN i ED, a good Cook and Laun » V dress; good wages. .References.—Apply at th's office. iNTED, by a young Man, a situation as Butler, or in any light capacity Good references.—Apply at Messra. Williams and Co.'s, Wyndbarn-street ANTED Known that L. H. Green will be in the Market to-morrow (Friday), with Cabbage and Cauliflower Plants, ac. WANTED to Let, a neat comfort able House, 8 rooms; water iaid on, &c.— James Beid, Eden Terrace. WAN TED, "a Watchmaker fcrihe South.—Apply to M. Levy aud Co. WANTED, a General Servant^- Applyto A. FernaLdez, Railway Terminus Hotel. I^OCJisD, a Morocco Pocket-book, ■**- containing Beceipts, &c. —Apply Bta.k office. ONE or two gentlemen oan be ac commodated with Board and Besidence in a private family, ttn minutes' walk from the Post office.—Address at this office. DR. SCOTT being in Auckland for a fortnight, will receive patients at the Star Hotel, Albeit-street, from 10 to 3. T? VfcNING CLASSES at the Auck _S—« lana College are now open for instruction in Bookkeeping, Algebra. Euclid, Arithmetic, &c — Terms, fin per month —Chas A. Taylor. MILK. —The advertissr wishes to supply some one in the tratle with 15 quarts every afternoon. —Address CBfT, at'this office. /^OMFOKTABLE Accommodation \_J for a Gentleman of quiet habits at Mrs Allies', next to G. P. Pierce, Esq.. Upper 8} monds-strec-t.



HP Hi!} Misses Craig's Pupils will JL resume their Studies on Monday, January 24, —Graham-street, January 14, 1876. 188 IJTCHFIKLD'S Pupils w 11 re-assemble on Monday, 3lst January.—Bs, Grey-street BOATS"! Boats ! Boats ! — For Sale clipo]).—J. W. Carr, Boat-builder, next the Gas-works. npAKAPUNA. LAKE.—A comfor * table* Cdttngo and splennid garden, and 18 acres of richest S' il To Let lor a long or short term, . - O Mays, Post-oilier D vo'port. rfi(j LET a comfortable four-roomed .1 House in Havelook-street, off Symoods-street. Apply to Mrs Warnefora, Parnell. near Catholic Church ; rent 12s per week. T~O LET~the Shop occupiedl by Mr. T. Barnctt, Pi vk Eutehe pposite the Thistle Hotel.—Apply to T. Barnett, rk Butcher, next City Hall. (^PBCIAL ATTB ACTION. Tn addition to the Brorts the?e will he a DONKEY KA^E dt the Ellerslie Gardens on Saturday, 29th instant. Anniversary Day. E. GRAHAM. . A U CXL AX D SEED DiPOT. canaries. Having been raccrsf al in Breeding this seaion, I can now supply Bhds of tne very beat desiription at a low late. ROBERT BREWIN. rpo BUILDERS. Tenders will b" received up tn 1? o'clock on SATURDAY, the slh of Feb-u-ry, for the Erection of a Building in Prfnces«-street Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, A rchitect TO ASSISTANT TEACHEES AND OTHEES. Mr. Wortiiington's Clasb, for the study of English pnbjpctß, will re-assemble on Monday next, the 31st instant, at 6 p m., a' hiR rpsidence, Hobsrm-strept. Mr. W. will conduct a Class at Parnell on Tuef day and Thursday Evenings, if sufficient inducement offer. mo CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS. TpndPra will he rPceived nfitft noon of the 31st infant, for the Erection of a Cottage in Hobß'n str'jet. Plans and specifications to be se n at Mr, Worrell'b Store, West Queen-street IN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF W. H. BUTLER, OF HAMILTON. All claims against the above Estate mußt be for warded on or before the 31st instant, to the Trußfeep, Edward Iraacs, Fort-street; J. Chambers, Queen Btreet. " \ UCKLAND ANNUAL REGATTA. JOL SATURDAY. JANUARY 29.



ADMISSION TO FLAGSTAFE. Tickets of admission to Flagship, Five Shillings each, can be procured from any member of Commit tee arid at Office on Wharf. The ps Enterprise, conveying ticket-holders free of charge, will leave the a S P Co's Tee during Regatta Diy, at intervals of half an honr, commen cing at 830 a in. THOMAS HENDERSON, Jtjn., Hon. Sec- 0 T I C E. Ah I am given to understand that I am represented as being the sole cause of the holiday being spoilt, I shall clo»e my Premises on Saturday next, opening myself at 6 o'clock in the evening. SAMUEL COOMBES, 92, Queen-street. • "VT 0 T I C E. The Offices of the City Council will be Closed on Saturday, 29th. instant (Anniversary Day). P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. rjpHISTLE HOTEL P. DARBY, Wholesale ant> Etotatt WINK AND SPIRIT STOKE qu?:kn-street Auckland, Begs leave to return many thanks to the public, fo? their liberal support accorded him for many yean past. Having erected splendid Premises on the site o the old House which was destroyed by fire, he ia now prepared to execute all orders entrusted to him from town or countty, with the CHOICEST SELECTION WINES AND SPIRITS, Comprising— Sandiman's Four Diamond Old Port Wine Duff, Gordon's Sherry . Champagne—Cliquot's Champagne—Perrier, Jouet's Champagne- Moselle, pints and quarts Claret- Chateau, Laroso Claret- Lafitte Claret—Leoville Claret—St Julian's Rflnl Old Jamaica Earn Hennesay's Three Star Brandy And othei choice brand?. ASSORTED OASES MAT>E UP TO ORDER DIFFERENT BRANDS. BASS'S ENGLISH ALE ON DRAUGHT. Liberal, Al owances' made to wholesale purchaser* TERMS : SI RICTLY CASH. Spirit! Overproof, tn same as .from-bonded Store, ■Old In *ny quantity.



pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. R. J. DeLias Lessee. Mr. Lawrence stage Manager. TEIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, 27th JANUARY Last Night but One of that Marvellous Drama, the Bhatjghra.un! the shaughraun! Conn, Mr. Charles Wheatleigh, SUPPORTED IST MISS CARRY GEORGE AND THE COMPANY. I Positively the Last Night but One ! E3?~ Reserve yottr seats at Upton's r#~ In Preparation—THE LOTTERY OF LIFE. p 1^ 1? Y~ HALL. FAREWELL"PERFORM AN CES COMMESCINS SATURDAY EVENING, 29tii JANUARY, 187 C OF Triß DAVIES COMBINATION, under the patronage and in peesencs of Chevalier Blondin and Suite I AST EIGHTS c. D mviES Tj ASV NI ftHT.-i N aTATOR TAW N PTITs TfTK DOVILLES LAST NIGHTS and compaaY. LAST NIGHTS! LA.ST NIGHTS! POPULAR PEICES. "pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Mr. X, J. De Lias respectfully wishes to inform the inhabitants of .North Shorn, and itH vicinity, that he has made arrangements with the Steamboat Com-' pany to run a Late .-tpamn- to and from tlio above place on FRIDAY EVENING next, January '18. to yive everyone an opportunity of witnessing MR. CHARLES WHEATLEIGH'3 SHAUGHRAUN. B L O■ N D I N, THE HERO OF NIAGARA, WILL MARK HIS FIRST Grand High Bopo Ascension ON SATUEDAY, JANUARY 29th, 1870, IN HIS GIGANTIC ARENA, REAR OF GOVERNMENT HOUSE, The dimensions of which far surpass any other canvas enclosure in the world.



The performance will include the same WONDERFUL FEATS As performed by him over the GIGANTIC FALLS OF NIAGARA!!! IN AMERICA, In the presence of H.B.H. THE PEINCE OF WALES AND SUITE, Including His Grace the l^ube of >fcwc»stle, Earl of St. Germains, the Marquis of Chandos, Lord I yons, General Williams, Major Teesdale, Major General Biuce, And many other distinguished iioblemen and iGentlemen. Doors open at 4 p.m., perforrrance to commence at 5 p.m. sharp. Entrance from Symonds-strcet, near Choral Hall. Pricks of Admission* : First-class Seats, 45.; Second-class Promenade, 25.; Children, hilf-price. (T5?~ No Re-admission. _jg% No Smoking Allowed. Operatic Selections by the Band. IHraSinrljßSa "RAIIIWAY NOTICE. jJj^jijjpi|L^ Chevalier Blondin has made ~!s^£X>«g^ arrangement;- with the Railway authorities to rua SPECIAL TRAINS at Exoubsion Fares, on SATURDAY next, in order that Country Visitors may have an opportunity of witnessing his First Ascension. For Time Table, see Railway advertisement. |flgajr*^~v_^ T>RIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA ■*JMS*o?*%o* Will leave Onelmnga at 4 p.m. for Blondin's Pavilion, returning from tbe Grey hound Hotel at 9 p.m. All letters and communications to be addressed to J. F. BLONDIN, or 0. P. NIAUD, Secretary, Star Hotel, Auckland. By order of Le Chevalier Blondin. H, P. LYONS. Agent. TDEGrATTA DAY. PICNIC TO MOTDIHT. _^«"t\cr njF^^ A PICNIC will be given on REGATTA D\Y by the /^wZt/ll' i A'vW'OJ'v Members of ihe Victoria /^^/M^Pvf\ and Goor> Templar Brass la v&:jvEiissi» vw -^AXD' u"der the patronage |ijjL_^r)K^^j«^4r-'l of the Victoria Company feraHi^Wia Volunteers. FwSMmSSPR/ The ps- ' Haubaki' will V!«hPw^/ leave tbe Wharf at 9 o'clock \r^!>JcHAßrrvS<^^' sharp *-^^^^2^»^ Refreshments on the eualmßm'^ ground at town prices. w Ticliets, 2s. each. "OEGATTA DAY. MONSTEE PICNIC TO KOHIMARAMARA, , Under the Patronage of members of various Friendly Societies and Good Templar Lodge 3. Messrs. Holmes Bros. Steamers will leave Queen street Wharf at 9 am., and every hour during the day. Progfemme of Sports in to-morrow's paper. Return tickets, 2s ; Children, Is ; Family tickets (5 or more adults), Is 6d ; Children, Is. Refreshments on the ground at Town Prices. FOR Immediate Sale, cheap two neatly finished four-roomed Cottages in New ton on 42 feet by 75 feet freehold.—Apply D. B Orchard, 5, Insurance Buildings. T lOENSES TO SELL KEROSINE. Town Clerk's Office, January 22, 18T6. NOTICE is hereby given that all Licenses to Sell Kerosine ex- ire on th» 3lt!' -■'. ". d m»y be renewed on application, i". . . :'HTLTPS, Town Clerk. OITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, Hepburn-street. • MONDAY, JANUARY 31st, 1876. FRENCH EVENING CLASSES, Conducted by Mons V. *'eltzb:b., of the College of Henry IV Paris. Monday, Wednesday. »nd Frid«y Evenings, from Terms:— Is per -Lesson of one hcur; 3 Leasona per w«ek, 2s 6d. Apply at the School.



1/| AND C. MI LN E ARE NOW OPENING UP THEIR NEW SPRING DEAPEEY, MILLINERY, &c, Comprising all the Newest Styles and Makes n— Ladies', Girls', aud Maids' Costumes Black and Coloured Silks Tussore, Japanese, and Mikado Silk 5 he new Silk Grisaille Plain and Figured L;istre Lustrines, Balernos Silk Warp Lustres Challis, (Jrasselmpg Fancy Dress Materials of every das ion. n spectioJi is invited of our COLOURED IFfiD GRENADINE, at 4%d. per yard MOURNING. —o— Black French Merino frorii 2/3. „ C ape Cloth from 1/6. ~ Cotmr^, Paramatta, Barathea, &C. „ Watered Prints „ Crape from 3/. 8S" OUR PARIS MTL IKERY ~m Is just to hand, together with an immense Stock of Ribbons, Feathers, Flowers, Ladies', Girls', Boys', and Men Straw Hats, Head-dresses, Dreas Caps, Ornaments, Srarfs, Bows, Collars and Cuffs, Capes, Mantlettcs, Fichus, Cuirasse, andTabliera &c, &c. A Large VARiETy OP DRESS AND MANTLE TRIMMINGS GENTLEMEN'S AND BOYS' MERCERY Of ail kinds. A large Sock of MANCHESTER GOODS WEDDING AMD MOURNING ORDERS promptly Executed.



M. & C. MILNE CHEAPSIDE HOUSE, 222 & 224, Queen-street i-S MASON'S School,' Pitt-street, Newton.—Duties will bereaumed on Mon day. 31stiDStant. A LL Parties indebted to J. W. **■ Melton, J^oyal Stall Hotel, are requested to settle the same immediately.—J. W. Melton, Alexandra Hotel, Parnell. f oT~ at. The Third Anniversary cf introduction of Order into Auckland will lie celebrated by a SOIREE and EMERTAI>ME>T, in the Lome-street Hall, on Regatta Day, Jauuarv 29 1876. Tea <>d the Table atC.3O. Tickets, ]b 6ci each, including Entertain ment, consisting of Musical Selections, Sengs, Recitations, Speeches, &c. Adrnifcfiion to Entertain ment, only is. jTiUO WN~PR INCFSS GOLD MINING \J COMPANY (LIMITED). A Call (the sixth) of One f-hiling per Share has this day bten nude on the Cnjital if the above-Darned Cumpmy payable to ihe ■■ ecietsry. t.t the office of ihe Cou pany. Bank BuildiDgK Auckland, on or before the 28th day. of January, 187 H. H. W. HEATH, Secretary. Auckland, 7th January, 1876. A NNUAL CLEAPJNG-OUT SALE OF SURPLUS DKESS MATERIALS, DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. H. ATKINS HAS COMMENCED HIS ANNUAL SALE OF PL 4IN AND FAKCY DRJ-SS MATERIALS. BLACK Af>D COLORED SILKS, CAPES, JACKETS, FJSC' U. 3, ETC., ETC. The Prices of all the above have been Greatly Reduced. 25 to 40 PER CENT. REDUCTION has been made on some thousands of yards of Dress Materials. They are bting sold without regard to Cost, to effect a clearance. Owinp to the inclemency of *he weather during: the Spring and Summer Season, there is a large surplus of excellent patterns in dress Materials to select from. During this Cheap Clearing Sale of Summer Dress Materials — Manchester Goods, Sheetings, Quilts, Blankets, Lor,p: Curtains, Table Linen, Calicoes, Clothing, and Fancy Goods, will be sold at Unusually Low Prices. H. ATKINS. BAY OF ISLANDS COAL COMPANY (LIMITED). The Eighth Annual General Meeting of Shareholder in the above Company will be held in the Large Room, Insurance Buildings, TO-MORROW (Friday), the 28th instant;, at 3.30 p.m. Business: To receive Reports and Accounts, £«nd to elect two Directors and two Auditors. By order of the Board of Directors. HEISRY GILFILLAN, Jtjn., Acting Secretary. 10, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, January 17,1876. pTu"E~N I T U E E. HENRY~PROBE RT'S CHEAP & SO HMD FURNITURE & BEDDING ESTABLISHMKNT, Bottom of Shortland-strebt. Findiog that I have not sufficient room in mypresent Establishment to fhow my Furniture, Bedding, Ac.; therefore, after careful consideration, I have taken those more Central Premises reci-ntly occupied by Me-ars Cranwell und Co., at the bottom of Shortland street, where I intend to curry on the business of Cabinet-making, Upholsteriig, etc.; and having had 35 yaars' practical experience, I shall be able to supply* you with good and sound Furniture, at the very owest ncssiblc pi ices consistent to Quality. Furniture, Mattrassss, and Bedding of every des cription made to order, aud guaranteed to give every satisfaction. Mat rasses re-made, D;ning and ' rtwing room Furniture Ee-covtred and thoroughly reno vated N.B —The business of China. G!as», «nd Eartben ware, and Kitchen requi it«s, &c wll be curried on as usus.l in ttie Old E.ta IMiment by Mrs Prubert, where, every order will receive the very best attrtnf.io'x W Note the address— H. PEOBKRT, Bottom of »hort!and-Btreet, ■■*•" Auckland. LOST, last Sunday, between Queen sweet a d Hobsnn-tre«t, a ' old • i g with ampthy>t Rtone, .'■urrou drd with p.arls. Fii.der wi 1 fec;l^« 5s on rmurning same io this office. BO,4^AND *K LSI DEJSsCB. for JJ two respectable tradesmen.— Apply C.J., SrA» office.,



4*V9k "R B G A T T A! BEGATTA. The s.s. I 0 N A ■Will leave the Queen-street Wharf at 10 a.m. on SATURDAY, the 29tkinstant, following the different Kaces, and returning to the Wharf every two hours, leaving at 2 p.m. to meet the Schooner Kace outside. Fares, 2s 6d. A. MACGREGOR, Manager. *t % & I?0R BAY 0F ISLANDS lONA Will leave Queen-street Wharf at 5 p.m. on MOST- DiV, the 3lßt instant, carrying Pass-i>!jers only. A. MACGREGOR, Manager. «a P° R WA.VGAREI £-JbJ^k ■*- HEADS, BAT OF ISLANDS, , |t|M\i%.-. WANGABOA AND MaNGONUI. lONA Will leave (weather and other circumstances per mitting) at noon on WEDNESDAY, February 2, for the above ports. No cargo received after 11 o'clock. A. MACGREGOR, Manager. A UCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY. /"^ nmiii i ANNIVERSARY DAY, JANUARY 29, 1876. The morning trains :o and from Mercer as usual. The afternoon train from Auckland to Mercer leaves at 6.30 p.m. Leaves Newmarket at .. 6 40 Onehungaat .. .. " .. .. 625 Otahuhuat 7.8 Papakuraat .. 7.47 Druryat .. 8.8 Pukekoheat 8.40 Arrives Mercer at 9.30 AFTEBNOON TKAIN Leaves Mercer at 5.0 Pukekoheat '-.. 6.52 Druryat 6 34 Papakuraat 6.45 Otahuhu at 7.27 Arrives Elierslie at 7.42 Onehungaat 7.38 Auckland at .. 8.5 Morning trains leave Auckland for Onehunga and intermediate stations at 7.]5, 9.20, 10.10,11.15 ; and in the afternoon at 12.15, 1.15, 2.16, 3.15, 4.15, 5.15, 6.15, and 11.0. Morning trains leaves Onehunga for Auckland and intermediate stations at 8.15, 10.21,11 20; and m the afternoon at 12.25, 1.25, 2 25, 3.20, 4.25, 5 25,6.25, 7.30, and 8.0 (last train). PAPAKUF.A RACES. Trains will a.m. p.m. Leave Auckland at .. .. 11.0 and 3.0 Newmarket at .. .. 1110 — 3.10 ' Pen rose Junction at .. 11,28 — 3.28 i Otahuhuat 11.39 — 3.39 ' p.m. • Papakuraat 1218 — 118 Arrives Druryat 12.29 — 4.29 I Leaves Mercer at 11 0 Tuakauat II 30 Pukekoheat 12.52 Druryat 12 40 Papakuraat.. 12.50 — 4.50 Otahuhuat 1.30 — 530 , Penrose Junction at .. 1.42 — 6.42 Newmarket at .. .. 1.69 — 5.59 Arrives Auckland at 2 9 — 6.9 These trains stop for Papakura Racecourse, are met by trains from Onehunga at 11.20 and 3.20. Return Journey at Single Fares. b d. 8. d, Auckland to Papakura .. ..5 0 and 3 Auckland to Elierslie .. ..13 and 0 Ist 2nd . Class. Class. s. d. v. d. Mercer to Papakura Eaces .. .. 7 3 — 50 Tuakau „ „ , t .. 5 3 — 3 9 Pukekohe „ „ ... 4 0 2 9 Erury » „ .... 2 0 — 16 NO CHANGE. The single tickets issued on Saturday. 29th insfant, are o»ly available for MJturn on that day Passen gers wishing to return on Monday must take ordinary return tickets. By order, A. V. MACDONaLD, General Manager.



MANY heartfelt thanks to all those kicd frit cds who assisted and sympathised with me so much at the death and funeral of my wife. » J F. SCHOETTLER TOMORROW. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. DRAWING-ROOM SUITE, &c, &c, &o. Removed to the Mart for convenience of sale. 'PflE subscribers will sell at the * Mart, Port-street, to-morrow (Friday) 28th mat., at 11 o'clock, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, comprising Hair seated Couch. 5 Chairs and Arm Chair, Gilt Mirror, Chefflonier, Carpets, Tables, Colonial Couches, Glassware. JLoo Tables, Chairs, Feeders and Irons, Sewing Machine, Double Wood Bedsteads, Wasbstands and Ware, Dressing Tables, Palliasses and Mattrasß'-s, Iron Bedsteads, Sponge Bath, Chest Drawers, Matting, Cain Chairs Eigravings, Kitchen Utensils, Well-sinker's Tools, &c, &a SAMUEL COCHRANE ft SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, JANUARY 31. THE Subscriber has received instruc tions to sell by aociion, at the Corner Mart, oji Monday, January 31, at 11 o'clock: A NEW, WELL-FINISHED HOUSE of 5 apart, ments, plewntly situated, near the Victoria Wharf, North Shore. One-third of the price may remain on the property. GEORGE SIBBIN. Auctioneer. TO-MORROW NOON. MARKET DAY AUCTION SALE. ARTHUR'S MART. PRODUCE.— Good Eating Potatoes, Oniji s, Bacon Hams, Wairoa Cheese, Beef, . Butter, Oalß, Maize, Oatmeal, Bran, *c. GROOERIES.—Tea, Sugar. Tobacco, Rice, Jam, Tart Fruit, Vestas, Arrowroot HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE A>D EFFECTS * A Good Oottxge Piano, Washing Machine Engravings, Photographies, &c. FRIDAY, NOON. Market Hootk. POULTRY—FowIs, Pucks, Turkeys, " JL Geese, Pigeons, Fancy Birds, eta, eta PR'»DUOE, etc., *<to. FURi.aTU.fcE, etc. R. 0. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. . ! , ;—. .— ■ TO-MORROW, at 2 O'clock. THE YACHT • CENTAt HPHE subscribers will sel X Watermen's Steps, Queen-»treet ;'.''! ( ': morrow (Friday), at 2 o'clock, ; , ( The Yacht' CENTaUR,' about 6 toi gesr complete, nearly new, coppt , ~.:;;; 2 anchors iron ballast, &c, as 6. . >;>»' j ' ' ■ i.i,(i[ l.c^tr»tVir fens . ." .-' SAMUEL COCHRANE A g : Auctioneera.