*3^dkms and seemingly lifeless.. Prisoner J£f B°ber and kneW ,<Yell What 6 i *° Agnes Baxter deposed \ha,t she carried on \ "small .business in Owen-street, she had known Mrs Walls for several years as a cus tomer for groceries ; she had seen her nearly pvervdayfortbe last three years. On the afternoon when the children were killed, she, uton being told of it by her son, called out to Mrs Walls an she was standing over the j children, she kept at a distance but saw they c j n her hand which she dropped on hear-i ing her call to desist. She bad never seen| her excited to any extent only when underf, the influence of drink, but she always seemed^ capable of taking care of herself ; she had| drank considerably during the pTevious| week and appeared very strange, not^ at all right as she ought to be ; ■when she spoke to prisoner she looked up) wild-like as though she did not understand I what witness had said;' she had previously^ noticed peculiarities, and was sometimes; sullen and melancholy, and at other times ■would cry without being able to explain any reason for so doing. To Mr Alexander: Had never known her to ill-treat her children, she believed as far as she could judge that she was kind to them. Had not seen her frequently under the influence of drink, but thought Bhe had taken more within the fortnight previously; she was not aware that prisoner was un happy in herhome. ■William Augustus Perston, M.D. of Grahamstown, deposed to the nature of the wounds on the children and which resulted in tbeir death. The mother appeared per fectly indifferent to the matter, he saw her after she was in custody, when she seemed perfectly composed. In reply to his question, she said she was quite well; he made no allusion to the crime. When he saw her again, she appeared very much excited and wanted to get out of the room, but would not speak at all; had not known her pre viously. To Mr Alexander : He believed she was not sane at tbe time. To bis Honor : He believed that a person might be insane and yet the brain present a healthy appearance. He did not speak from practical experience, but from the published

statements of eminent authorities. A% the j inquest the prisoner was exceedingly violent. Samuel Brennan, detective fcfficer, deposed to arresting prisoner on tb> charge, when she said, " I cannot tell what tempted me to do it." Had knowr^, her for some time, and had frequently se«t'n her the worse for drink. He believed she was an affectionate mother. He observe _ a peculiar stare about the eyes, a wildr_ess ef appearance. To His Honor : Had Imown her for three -or four years, the habit of drinking had grown upon her during the last year, she was generally quiet when drinking ; was not a hard inveterate drinker. Bobert Bullen, Sub-Inspector of Police at the Thames,- deposed to the conduct of the prisoner ab the station ; had several conver sations with the prisoner of which he tool cognizance, "Witness here described at some length th« different iiterviews he had with the prisoner 5n which Bhe said she was mad when she die it, and was under the impression that th children were starving. This being the case, Mr Alexander ad ■dressed the jury for the defence. His Honor then proceeded to sum up th and said there was nothing pric •to the commission of the crime to prove ths the prisoner was insane, and he dwelt i considerable length on the question Wbi is insanity? It had been oaid that the pc son is insane who thinks differently from tl rest of tin's world, so that every person some extciat is insane. In all cases of su posed inmnity, moreover, the opinions authorities had been questioned. B Honor thun reviewed the various points the evidence, and left the case in the han •ef the jury for decision. V After ten minutes' deliberation, the ju foundla vnrdict of Not Guilty, on the grou at insanity y. The second charge was then preferi against thte prisoner, namely—that of kill: Mary An;|a Walls on the same day. Drs. P;hilson, Goldsbro', and Stockw gave evi-ience as to prisoner's state of mi which, t. hey were of opinion, was not i sound st_ ite, consequent upon intempera which ca used the acts. The sentence of the Court was that prisoner !be kept in safe custody in M< Eden Ga.ol until the pleasure of the Cole Secretarj r shall be known. • i WILFUL MURDER. Anne ' Wuller was then arraigned upof indictment charging her with the \4 murder o. E Anne Muller on the 28th of Oc] last. Mr Brc vokfield opened the ease for the secution. and Mr Laishley defended. The pri Boner, who appeared in a verj cited state), fainted in the dock. His Honor then ordered the Court cleared .for ten minutes-- in order thl dense air might escape consequent up orowded state of the Court. ___, ' r J li

POLLING FOR EDEN,

We would remind tltie Eden electors P polling for the return of a membeP General Assembly Itakes place to? from 8 a.mi to 4 p.m. The pollife are:—Nrwmisrket, the Public Hal mure, the Police-station; Whau, tfc Hall. ]

ENGLISH TELEGRAM

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LONDON.

Deceit The rumoured earlier asiieniblin^a ment is authoritatively con tradicti Lord Derby, in reply to a questidhe Government would not oppose arfce ment for planing the Suez Canalfhe management of an inter-national Ite. He thought they would ne>t propofhe objeot of Englland's action; was puen sive, and waii intended to prevefre ponderance of larger foreij.ii influSthe Canal. In replying to a deputation frofcti ilayery Socieity, lord Dorby sjvas quite prepared to advise the_ 1 to abandon any scheme of an nexin nia if such existed, but the Governi i at present not informed on the si He ■■id, further, he believed the recjtion of Zanzibar territory by Egypt, Itic, must be due to some misunvdersl If Zanzibar requested England's pee thenEoglancl would endeav'ourferve good relations between Egypt jjibar and prevent .injustice by either « The American congresß openepth. President Grant's message disiipf the present recognition of Bellig eas of Cuban insurgents, but saiavwlent Would propose necessary nwaj the present session. He recomwe re sumption of < specie payments^ free »nd secular education, the taxararch properties arid the imposition Joffee Md tea duties. 1

At St. G«orge's Festival hurg, the Csjar, in toasting 1 Austria and Germany, referrei alliance of tbie three Emperoi jeot of which I was the mainteu

ters _B Of .lose > pb iace.

LONDON.

In a speech, Lord Derby -sieved the powers were pacific, but ffl that • solution of; the Eastern qifla far distant, and lihat temparary « were •lone possible, ___ Military operations at Perafe.f Lord Carnarvon in the deep f ernor

arkley -at the Cape virtually withdraws •c proposal for a conference believing that ie discussion it has provoked has accom ished the object. The French Assembly has terminated in fe election of life senators. 57 of whom (long t 0 the left. The Prince of Wales has been enthusias i.ally received at Calcutta. China' s.s. jived at Galle from Australia 23rd Dec. December 25. The powers bave invited the Cosignatories the treaty of Paris to support their scheme reform in Turkey. The Times urges the loption of a scheme which is equevalent to Bcinding the treaty and placing Turkey ader tutellage, and the Times would ap ro?e of this result.

WILSON'S PALACE CIRCUS.

•TpE a sensation has been created in town ling the last few days, by the posting of i magnificent bills which announce the r ral among us and the impending perfor ices of Wilson's Palace Circus. This ims troupe of trained gymnasts, horses, fjkeys, &c, &c. arrived by the Mikado I San Francisco on Saturday last. :Wilson has selected the market square *he arena on which to set up his gigantic i and in a day or two we shall have the [sure of seeing scenes in the circiis on a B never before attempted in Auckland. I troupe consists of thirty first-class fcts, and as the advertisement declares finest stud of trained horses fe world. The performers comprise W. H. Morgan, the champion bear-back | with his two flying coursers; Hadj f» and the Arabian acrobats; Omar Bey, the incomparable, Ella Zoyara, aknowledged monarch horse trainer in ttVld. We meet again our old favourite f»A. Gonzales and Mile Gracie, and least tn\ last the wonderful obild rider Master jikeThere is thewonderfulmonkeyeques- H1 «ko and numberless other novelties. Ish»havesomethingfurther to say of this Ws r ore it opens. Meanwhile we advise <citiW to be on the look out.

MEETINGS AND AMUSEMENTS.

JAVAL EX GAGEMEN TS. P Pr6tWp_jiedy was the opening piece at the ; ce °* Ww Theatre last evenir g, and commanded fJJPjans«i the house. It was well played and it ,ld be diflait to find fault with any part of the prmance,Wi_ ss C_ for g c) of course shone conspira cy as the l«ing character, Mr Lawrence, with his ily beanntbd full round voice. MrsSearle, in her .happy liij.. msD i, eri and Mr Searle. with his mal Indiviiility, succeeds in rendering "I^aval ;agements"\ii ie mrst acceptable and agreeable mer. The Mesque of AUddin followed with its I6SS f m peol_-ri ies ' in which the little bouncing re of Mhs J&ie Nye was as conspicuous as th ]in« star aboiihe misty horizon in the principal r£ Ctt r.' M-S' s 'tty Holl' Mr Colller and Mr Bam i v » abiy assist^n making "Aladdin" a success. jsongs and chases were Well sung. Although kval Kngßemen" a nd "Aladdin " were approved applauded the «__agen_ei_t considered that a new ramme wss parable" to a repetition of these ts, and'o nightWefore "Nine Points of t c | Will be present w ith Miss Carry George, the lular artist for U heroine, to be followed by Jnrereha and the L Ba slipper " a burlesque woich | immensely popdr on its first appearance to >'idon, from the nenf Albert Smith. I THE\ITY HALL. _fe congratulate Mr levies, the ventriloquist, and {members of his cora^ ny genHraUy on their very asi. g and successful totertainAfets Last night : hall was again wellfilied, «H shews unmis feably that the people \f Auckiaffil know how to Jreciate that which ijgenuigi and worthy of Sport. As a vontriloquij, Mr DBvies has no eqnal * only person thtt weremember to have been irlj up to the standard cf<ur Davies was Mr Love. 10 at 1 ngth lost his powta of mystic utWnnce, 3 died in poverty in the Stand Any attempt to Jcribe the wonderful perfftmanres of Mr liavia' fuld be futile ; ihev most bteeen to bw th roughly prefiat^d. Be is withoutldoubt, the cleveres jjtriloquist that has e.er appir. d in this <ity, and 11 d-serves the appellation o\" Premier Venirilo |st." Th> entenainment genrally is of a first jss character; the sirgini_ of\the Empson's. the y>ical performances of the ca\able «rother« Dv ftle. and the lady pianist, are allof the most pleas i »nd perfect nator«, and it iinot surprising to I the Cite Hal n ghtly crowdedby a respectable P intelligent audience. I \ I - —

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> A R.N j . .EL. L _L. FOR SALE—The delightful and conveniently uated property of Mrs Stratford, in Selwyn rrace, compiising Large Allotment, with Brick jsidence, good Stable, &c immediate possession if required Prioe, _€350 sh.—Apply FRATER BROS, ___^ 9, Insurance Buildings. [" OST, from the shop of Mr. Levy, —* 210, Queen-street, a White Poodle Dog —If re lrned a reward will be paid. Anyone found in pos sesion of the atimal will be prosecuted. T OST, at Ellerslie, on New Year's L_J Day. a Lady's Bone Purse, containing sixteen hillings cash, and a Gentleman's hing and Stud .'he finder will oblige by leturning the Ring and Stud x this office. WILL the party who picked up two Umbrellas at the landing from the lona on Monday night, oblige by leaving them at this office. 0 fcCOEIA MASONS^ AND FENCERS. Tenders will be received until ten o'clock a m of 10th inst, for the Frection of Stone Wa<l and Fenc ing. &c, at tne Buryii g Ground, Symonds-street. Paeticulars at the office of R. KEALS & 80N, Architects.



WANTED, a good Cook.—Apply Occidental Hotel, Vulcan Lane. The Cafe in connection with the above Hotel will open on Monday next. WANTED to LET, a famished Bedroom, with or without Board; also, un furnished room, with use of kitchen. —For address, apply at the Stab, office . ANTED, Board and Residence by a Mechanic in a private family near town. —Apply by letter to LC, this office. ' ANTED, a General Servant— Apply Mr Shortt, Hairdresser, 1-0, Queen street. - WAN i ED, a General Servant.. — Apply to Mrs Waymouth, Scarborough Ter rrace, Parnell WANTED, two Strikers and a Furnace Man—Apply C Hawkeswood, Staffordshire Iron Works. Hubson-strcet. W~ ANTED, a good General Ser vant ; one who understands Cooking- Apply to H. Oram, Prinoe Arthur Hotel, WeUesley street. ■■-- I WANTED a Partner with' £400 - or _CSOO in an established Country Store.— Apply to D. B Orchard. 5 Insurance Buildings. WANTEjL>, to place a young lady in a Draper's Shop, or any other light business, —Address. W .M _>~ office of this paper. ANTED, a Situation in a respect able family, by a young person with first.' class references.—Adoresa, J.S. 8,. office of this paper' ANTED, Students for Civil, Mechanical. Architectural, and Ship Draw ing, by a Civil Engineer in practice—Apply at the; office of this paper. j^g « ! WANTF ,**> -Mineral Servant who under t a«IoT' "i^Aig; also Girl to assist in ' -house work; i.a='"- '-itffluired.— Apply before 12 ift-lock to Mrs Ruck, ", .A \T7ANTED, J. '_ .lers for Removing VV the Aucklani <~- estern Acudemy to Upper Mtt-street, till Saturday ".eniog.—P Mason. ANTED, a good General Servant. Ope used to children pref. rred.—Apply to JACBB, office of this paper. tiIXrANTfcD, a Girl about 12 to mind a baby and make herself useful.—Apply to Umon, Hobson-street, two doors from West street. ' ANTED, a thorough General Servant in a small family in Parnell; must ,?ood plain, cook; good wages given—For Lddress, apply at this offic. \k r _\ NTED, a good General Servant. v V —Apply to Mrs McGaffie, Jerrayn-street. ANTEDfa smart active Boy, one accustomed to the bar.—Apply to the IStar Newton. _j___ .a NTED to sell a new Cottage Residence near Shelly Beach for _£ls_s.— fyp'y to W F. Hammond. Shortland-»tr<:et. tjU ANTED, a good General Servant'; IT V references required.—Apply between the bars of 9 and 18, to Mrs Pollen, New Worth Road,



WANTED, a good strong Girl as General Servant.—Apply at the Charlemont Hotel, Wakefield-street, . ANTED, a few Dairies of Good Fresh Butter and Eggs. -H. S, Meyers and Co, Lower Queen-street. ANTED to Let, a Six-roomed Bouse, in good order, within 5 minutes walk of Queen-street — *pply J. Case, Walrefleld-street. ANTED, three good General Servants ; also, a Boy, 10 or 12 years of ag« for the Thames.—Apply Auckland Registry Office Junction of Queen and Grey-streets. WANTED "tol-etTa furnished Bed ronm in a private horjse, nice situation near town ; no children or lodgers.—For address, apply to R.S.. office of this paper. ANTED, Tenders for Building a Staircase.—Apply to Mr Winetti, Bsker, Ho son-street. WANTED, immediately, a General Servant, one who can undertake Plain Cooking. — Apply at Claremont House, Princes ftreet, Auckland. ' WAITED, a General Servant; re ferences required.—Mrs Bees, North Head. ANTED, an active Girl.- Apply Queensferry Hotel, Vulcan Lane. ANTED, for Farmers' Hotel, Drury, a middle-aged Woman as General Servant, must be a good laundress; also, a House maid,- Apply to Mrs POllOck, No. 71, Queen^street. W~ A NTED, a _. ood General Servant; one who can cook.—For address, apply at this office. ANTED to Sell, a. bargain, two detached Cottages near the Stockade, with a freehold allotment and a good well of water. Price, jEIIO.— Apply'to Mrs Paul, Grafton Road. WANTED, a first-class Milliner.— Apply by letter, stating experiences and salary required, to Kirkcaldie and Stains, Welling ton. ANTED, a Female Cook in a private family.—Apply at this office. WANTED Known, that Genuine Devonshire Cyder is to be obtained at the Albert Hotel, Queen-street. TNTED~toLet, a House in Sea field View.—Apply at Bennett's Drapery Warehouse, 154, Queen-street X&J ANTED a good Shepherd, mar * » ried man preferred. Also, a good farm la bourer, must be a married man. Apply G. McLean, Star Hotel Newton, ________________ WANTED, by a young person a a situation as Barmaid to go to Southern p s.—Apply at the Stak Office WANTED bwo or three Appren tices.- Ap-lv to George Kitchen, Auckland Brass Works, Tome street, Auckland. ANTED to Let, a comfortable House of five rooms, situated in Newton Boad, near top of >•> monds-etreet; rent, 15s per week A ppJy to R. Bartley Houso, Land, and Ooneral Com- I mission Agent, Nelson-street, near Gas Works.— 30th I December, 1875 ANTED, the Genera? Public To know that J. Alwingpr. Tailor (late from France and Germany), has commenced business in his new premises, No. 38, Victoria-street, where he hopes to meet with such support as his knowledge and attention to business, and civility to his customers shall command. Gentlemen's and Boys' Suits made to order. Repairs, dyeing, and cleaning, in all its branches, executed at the shortest notice. WANTED KN O W|N that J. MORRISON Is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Address Newton Road. WANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to Bnpply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Rails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sasbes, Mouldinj/s, &c., at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Road. All. orders attended to with despatch. WANTED, Married Couples to Know, that I have Ju«t Opened 25 NEW SETS of BROOCHES ar,d E-BRINGS. They will be on view in my window if not poll. F. H. LEWISSON, Queen-street. Auckland. ANTED, a~General Servant, where a Nursemaid is kept —Apply to Mrs Johnstone, Alten Boad. TX7 ANTEXV- TiMidcrs for making and ▼ V delivering at the Bf maera yards, 150 Hur dles, each 8 feet in length, rot later than Friday, January 21. Tenders to be opened at the Haymarket on Friday next, at 12 o'clock. Af.FBWD BCUKLAND., WANTED, Brown Saddlers and Harness-makers. Good hands can imme diately get constant employment, and highest wages, by applying to W. S. Jones, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer, and Importer, Queen-Street. Wanted7Io^OO"VISITOIS, to the Ellerslie Garden.—Strawberries and Cream; all kinds of Refreshments; Swings; Merry- Go-Round ; and Croquet Lawn for Visitors. Picnic parties provided for on shortest notice. WANTED KNOWN, Dry Storage to Let, with or without large yard, at Battye and Co.'s (late Quick's), Elliott-street, Auckland. WANTED Known, 30 trunks of Ladles' and Children's Boots at HOME PRTCKB. ladie.' and Children's leather Boots, 4« 6d, 6s 6d, 6* 6d, and 7. 6d; Ladies' Kid Boots, 4s 6d, So 6d, and 6s 6d. A New and Select Stock to choose from at D. MCPHERSON'S, Karangahape Road, N wton. 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 Manufacturer, aext door to the Evening Stab Office, Wyndham ,i street. WANTED, Purchasers for Breck nell Turner and fo.'s Saddle Soap, the best preparation known for Cleaning and Preserving Saddles, Bridles, &c, and rendering the leather soft and pliable; wiU not soil the most delicate fabric even when used immediately after application. Cheaper than Soft Soap. Bold only by W. 8. Jones, Wholesale ana Retail Saddler. &c, Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN, ALEX JAS. BROWN, Working Man's Aechiteot, is preparing dpsigns and working draw ings for Villa Residences, Farm-houses, Cottages, &c, *.c, at a low nominal charge, for tbs advantage of small capitalists. Estimated quantities and cost of work supplied free.—Private residence, Union-street, Auckland. WANTED. 500 tons of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Rags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, *c' %t BATTYE * CO.'S London Marine Store- Quick's Buildings, Elliott-street, Auckland.—S. Moss. Manager WANTED KNOWN, that D. GoiiDiß is prepared to supply" all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, includin Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron- Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, Ac, &c, at the owest market price, at his Yard , Custom-hous* i treat. ' rrTo BUILDER S. Tenders are invited up to Friday, 14th Jinuary, for the Erection of Brick Premises in shortland street. Plans, specifications, and particulars at my office, High-street. " T. B. CAMEROU, Architect. TO LET, on Lease, those command ing premises in ftoorMund and Fort-streets, I known as Hobson's Buildings, at present in the I occupation of Mesprs. Mc > rthur, Sbera and Co. Possession can be given on the Ist July next. W. J. CaWKWELL, Vulcan Lane. 4*|A "p R GISBOBNE & Th<S i S.S. PRETTY JANE TOMORROW, AT 12 O'CLOCK NOON. i ' '-'" B_T" Detained on account of the we vther. ■■ __ THE Dinner to the Taranaki Cricketers takes place THI-* EVENING; at 8l o'clock, at Avey's Hotel, Wellesley-street East. W. T. CLIrTON, \ Sec tr.CC. F~,'OTJND, on the Epsom Road, a \ Gentleman's Breast Pin. Owner c3k have it bvrit "ing a description and paying for this advertiae mentu—JM. Prince, Watchmaker, VUstoriMtreet 1 HaBC. .



pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. THIS (WEDNESDAY EVENfjIGi, JANUARY 5, Miss Cariy George in NINE POINT.. OF THE LAW _ To conclude with the Glorious Burlesque, CINDERELLA! Prince Poppipetti Miss Jennie Nye Cinderella Miss Patty Holt B3?~ Look Out for THE SHAUGBRAN. ■ piTYHALL, Last Four Nights! IW TWO HOUBS WITH E. I>. DATIES AND HIS TALENTED COMPANY. REMEMBER THIS AND HEAR IN MIND!!,' POPULAE PRICES—3s, 2s, Is. Psrformance on Saturday Afternoon, at three o'cloo_. Children—Sixpence. LOOK OUT FOR NATATOR! THE MAN FISH. TIfILSON'S PALACE CIECUS Just from America !! Will shortly commence a Season of its Grand and Wonderful Performances, on MAEKET SQUARE, With a host of Equestkienes, Gymnasts, Acrobats, Vaultkrs, Tumblers, Elegant Trained Horses and". Poniks. First-class t~% First-class ARTISTS! ARTISTS! V " P FINEST STUD OF TRAINED HORSES IN THE WORLD!!! THE MONSTER ARENIC AND CALLSTHENIC , EXPOSITION of the PERIOD! Embracing not only ordinary and latest features of Circus Performances, bnt introducing Special Ties, new and extraordinary, never before presented in this country, and which the critics universally testify elevates the CIRCUS above all oth'fr Entertainments 111 ',* W. H. MORGAN, The Champion Bareback Rider of the World, with his two Flying Coursers! HADJ. HAMO, and the ARABIAN ACROBATS!! OMAR KINGSLEY, -. The Incomparable Ebla. Zotara, And'achnowledged Monarch* Borso Trainer of s- tho World. wiU appear at each performance, and exhibit the wonderful power possessed by man over that noble animal. B_f Gentlemen Artists :— Mr. Adolph Gonzales George Shields James Lee Jsugene Lee Jos Williams Robert Johnson Andrew Herbert The wonderful Child Rider—Master Cooke Albo, Arab Wonder—Master Willie. B3P~ Lady Artists :— Mile. Grade Rosa Herbert Annetti Rasell co Ada Devere j Miss Johnston, aud others. The Wonderful Equestrian Monkey, JOCKO ! Whose act of Horsemanship would put to shame many men who profess to be riders. He jumps Banners and Hoops with all the dexterity of his superiors, and is always a source of amusement, especially to the little folks. A HOST OF OTHER NOVELTIES WILL BE PRESENTED. Due Notice will be given of the Opening. JOHN WILSON, Manager. TENDERS will be received at our office up.to Noon of THURSDAY, the6th in stant, for Stowing the Homeward Cargo of the City of *uckai d/sfaip finding winch and labour lor taking corgo on board. The lowest or any tender not neccsarily accepted. CRUICKSHANK « CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, * nckland, sth January, 1876. TO LET, comfortable apartments at Parnell for ono or two young Men, with partial Board. Terms moderate.—:_»ppi* at the Stab office. PROTESTANT ALLIANCE FRIENDLY SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA. The Victoria t odge will meet for tne transaction of business THIS (Wednesday), January 6, at 730 p.m. sharp, at the Christian Meeting Home, Cook-street. S. BROOKING, Secretary. OUND, a tan Bull Dog, with white head.—The owner can have same by applying to W H. Coates, Parnell. f}-\ REWARD—Strayed from One- CW A hunga, ou tee 27th instant, a Bay Mare, branded CTO 1037, with T on near fore leg, hind foot white Finder geiuraing same to S. Oxenham, One hunga, will receive the above teward. _ _________ I?! REW A RD. —Lostj a Silver Ke yJ- less Watch —The finder will receive vie above reward by leaving it at Mr Sommerville's stables, Queen-street. OST, yesterdaw, between William street, 0.W., and Karangabape Road, a Lady's BHck Bag, containing money. If left at Mr Duffy s Grocer. *0., Hobson-street, the finder will be re warded W BALE D Tenders will be received O by Mr Thos. M«_cky, Fort-street, till noon of the 7th January, 1876, for Erecting a Presbyterian Church in Warkworth, Mahur«ngi. Plans and Specifications can be seen at Mr Maoky's from 28th December ill 6th January, 1876. ! M. W. MUNRO, Secretary. Craigiebnrn, 20th December. 1875. ENNISKILLEN LOYAL ORANGE LODGE, NO. 3. The Members of the above Lodge are requested to attend tbe Monthly Lodge Meeting at the V M.C. A Rooms, on FBlDAYnext, 'the 7th January, at 7.30 -p.m. Business of great Importance. Visiting Brethren are invited to attend. By order of the W.M. J. H. BTJBNB. CITY OF AUCKLAND, No. 1, LOYAL ORANGE LODGE. Special Meeting of Members THURSDAY, January 0, at the Lodge Boom, WeHesley-»treet, at 7.80 sharp, [ Sr Mdecotthe W.M.



XTOEWICH UNI ON FIRE :_EI INSUBANOiS SOCIETY. f [Established a.d. 1797] The security afforded by this old-established office is unquestionable; it is most favourably known throughout the world for its promptness in settle ments ; its regulations are liberal; its rates of Pre miums are based at the lowest compatible with the safety of the Assured; and its receipts are all retained in the Colony for investment, affording the advantages of a Local Institution, combined with the guarantee of a Wealthy English Proprietory. Rents may be insured by speoial agreement for 12 months. Every information can be obtained at the I Society's Offices, Bank Buildings, Queen-street, on application to JAS. B. GRAHAM, Agent. OPBCIAL NOTICE. The WAIKATO MAIL COACH will leave Mercer for Hamilton on an ival of the Train at 10 am. on Mondays > Wednesdays, and Fridays, leaving Hamil ton for Cambridge on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and leave Hamilton for Ohaupo, Te Awn mutu, and Alexandra on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Return Coach from Hamilton leaves on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, for Mercer, in time for the last train to Auckland. Parcels and Passengers booked at Mr. J. Soppet's, No. 8, Queen-street, or at the office, Mercer will be forwarded with care and ditpatch to be prepaid. Not responsible for parcels valued over £5. C. G. QUICK, Proprietor. * JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-Btreet, Auckland Agent. ~ "**"> *•" , I *»' « ' J\ Y. S O N ' S ARE REMOVING TO THE NEW PEE MISES 84, QUEEN-STREET, Five Doors above Vulcan Lane. OPEN THURSDAY. A7 E W T O N H A L I. OaLIB WA.LTIS (from Papakura), will preach in the above place This Evening, at half-past seven. Subject :—" The value of Christia- Evidence." fso Collection. A FEW Single Men can be accom modated with Board aud Residence at W. Day's opposite Lorne-streetHall, known as Wheeler s B oarding-Honse. Terms moderate. m E N D E- R ST. Tenders wnine received by the undersigned"unfn noon of FRIDAY, the 7th January, 1876, for Supply ing such qua_titles of the undermentioned articles as may be required at the ORPHAN HOME:— Bread (fine), per 21b loaf, fu'l weight) for 6 months Meat (beef and mutton) per lb, weight Vto be delivered of bone not to be paid for ) daily. "* For 12 months. Groceries, as per specification to be (to be delivered seen on application to me (weekly or as may ) bi rt quired. All the articles must be supplied of good quality. For Bread, Meat, and Groceries ssparate tenders are required. For none of the articles will the lowest or any tender be accepted, unless considered suitable. ROBERT WALKER, Treasurer Orphan Home. Wharf, December 29, 1875. , -vro. io, loy^l orange lodge A Special Meeting of the above Lodge will be held iii the Lodge-room, Newton, on Tbis Even ing, at 7.30, when every member is requested to attend. Visiting Brethren are invited to attend. By order of the W.M. W. J. GRAY, Secretary. "W"- o T i c E- Purchasers at General Nugent's Property Pale are requested to complete i ut< hase in terms of Conditions of Sale, before Bth January, or Deposit* will be Forfeited. B. TONKB * CO. January 4.1876. . rpHE CALEDONIAN SPORTS. The Prizes won in tbe late Caledonian Sports at Ellerslie will be presented to the winners at Joseph Ellis' Exchange Hotel, at half-past seven on THURS DAY Evening. ALFRED KING, Secretary. STRAWBERRIES and CREAM, of the finest quality, daily, at Mason Bros.* Parnel Nursery. ™_i, 4 RRIVED, PER ' LADYBIRD,' &c : Canterbury Butter Side and 801 l Bacon T. H. HALL & CO. THIX 'TRELEVEN FAMILY': 60 tons Baker's Finest Otago Flour, in sacks 40 „ „ „ „ 100'S s 50's Fresh Bran, On sale by T. H. HALL & CO. 7y~ A T s. Heavy Feed Oats, On sale by T. H. HALL & CO. An s~ a l i: Fresh Otsgo Oatmeal, best brands „ „ Pearl Barley „ Oamaru Flour T. H. HALL A CO. 19 BALES NELSON HOPS -__■_. 10 frames Sheathing and Roofing Felt * 1 case French Calf Leather / 1 case E India Kip Leather / 1 case Colonial Tweeds. / - j T. H. HALLXCO. rpEAS, EX ' STAR! OF Ga-IMANY' : Fine quality Teas, in half-c*estu. T. H./HALL & CO. A USTRALIAN X N E S' T. H. HALL & CO., Wyndham-street, ' AGENTS FOR MESSRS. CAUGHEY, WINE PRODUCERS, Beceive orders from the Trade for these favourite WINES, and Ruarantee them'delivered in good condition in Bottle or Bulk by return of every steamer ftom Melbourne. January. 1878, . r



A vGRAND COLONIAL HANDICAP. THE EDEN RACE TO-MORROW, JANUARY 6. Number of Entries Three. Number Scratched One. There were three entrieß originally for this Grand Htndicap. The first horse was from the B*y of Islands ; pedigree, Greek a'l ove' but having been taken cut of the Governmi nt stables after a few car.ters routfd tbe course his backers c ied off and he never ran. Possibly when "the Chancellor's Cup " la run for, the aged b-y horse may be again entered. The second horse in rather a heave one ; also from the Government stables, having little or no pedigree with a bad mouth. Very apt to bolt and thoroughly unmanageable, except bailed up by meeting » l«rge 'Sw,tmp." The third is a thor-ughbred grey gelding, with an hone.t pedkree admirably T la- off; colonial pro duction, arid ridden by a jockey -who will Bhow that "file '" old Grey" is after all tbo only safe animal to lay odds upon. Pportsmen, recollect that Newmarket is the vrfmiing pest, and th.it if you want to see a success jjp.l ifgue you must come ewly, giving as of yore a cL-or for Grey's horse as he passes the , winning pfct. VOTE for Taylor and the enlarge ment of Sheep Runs. VOTE for Taylor and the Piako Land Job. -&P? VOTE for Taylor to keep I'the Members Indemnification {Act on the Statute Book. VOTE for Taylor and the groaning of the people under the standing army of official servants who i ule the colony. VOTE for Taylor and the rotten and enormous expenditure of DonaldMcLean's Native i epartment. VOTE for Taylor to construct roads through his private property from Highway Board Fends. "piLKCTOKS of Eden!— Recollect .___ 'J the enemies of Anckland. VOTE for TOLE, the pledged supporter of the People's Leader, SIB GEORGE GREY. rpHE EDEN ELECTION. The supporters of Mr J. A. TOLE are specially requested to attend a Meeting at the Temperance Hall, Albert-street, THIS (Wednesday) EVENING, at half-past 7 o'clock. •»■.,. - mo THE ELECTOB S OF WAITEMATA. Gentlemen,— Being informed that a report has been circulated throughout your district, to the effect that I am a devoted follower of the . repent Govern ment, I deem it my privilege, in c nsequßnce, to addreßM you thus, through the columns of ihe Presc. Two years or more ago I was an admirer of the then G)vrnm«nt, and considered that th". Public Works aiid Immigration s.heme of itself was suffi cient to rou.mend that Government to the favourable consideration and support o» the people; but during the last two years, however, I regret to have to acknowledge that, in addition to the wasteful ex penditure and gross extravagance in the disposal of public money*", so notoriously chargeable against the' same Government, I have seen much injustice done. and liac lfulHlatlcm-foßterecl-bj- tliem." One hill alone —the Native Lands Bill—passed the session before last, *h uld in my estimation be enough to condemn any Government in the eyes of all who desire to see justice done to this North Island, nr fair llay towards the native owners of the soil, and possibly native war averted The said vile bill not ,i only virtually puts-a»*op to settlement in this island; but deals most iniquitously with the lands of _the natives, and places in the hands of the Government a patronage in the disposal or management of other people's property, which is absolutely revolting to common sense and common honesty . I happened to be in Wellington when the bill was before the Assembly, and pointed out to several of the Auckland members how outrageous the bill was, but was told that they could do notl_i"g, bping only a small minority. Accordingly the bill passeo with out opposition, althoui.li T took upon myself to point rut to one member of the Government that if the bill did become law, it would ere long be used for their condf mnation. On many other matters of public im port, I have communicated with the Government to Jittle or no purpose, and have generally found re monstrances treated with indifference or altogpther ! evaded, so tint I no longer f-el any inclination to surp'irt 11: em. but, on the contrary, have every desire to Bse theru checked in their wild career of extrn va..a; cc—for which said c tfavaganca, however, I do not hoM the merubers of ?\s- Assembly free from w »me. B8 I think that had tl ey Shewn the same a m <Tint of en?r?y in scrutin^tug the Estimstes as they <lid in <vp<'C_.inp the Ab<'H*-_on Bill, at least one hundre-' thousand pounds mig-»t have been saved to the nubile in last session aloiie At present I see no better nlan of opposlnc. the Government th«n to rally under the banner of SirOp.or_?eGr«y. and asSirGeorge has s'gnifled his intention to abandon bia effort 0 to restore to power the nine expensive Provincial Governments, together with their attendant horde of trading politicians and poll-tax collectors. I feel per fectly justified In assuring yon that Sir Georg^ will have my most cordial assistance if I am your repre sentative. WHh rpgard to a united Colony, or Separation of «he two Islands. T confess that T enter tain crave doubts as to which would be best for both Islands, as T have often bell*vpd that with the land revenue of New Zealand made co^nfal revenue, one Government aud one purse might do justice *o both islands. But in the face of such arguments as tho cc of TWr D^worth. who is not only far-Reeinp and clear headed, but' (Tninently qualified to give, an opinion, and to h«ve his opinions treated with consideration, T am inclined to favour Separation ; for, in addition to the argument* used by Mr Dilworth. there js the slarmlna fact, that the South Island counts fifty ihree mm-bers of Assembly as against thirty-five from this island, po that, in all ca=e* where Interests clashed, the "North would he out-voted T ben. therefore, to kek the elects of Waitemata to be on their guard against any rumours that may be olreulated to my prejudice, for Hire unto Mr Dil worth's interests mv own are centred In this is^andy and I feel confident, that In all that concerns it* welfare I will be found working in concert with if true friends. • ■ . / I have the honor to be. gentlemen, / Yours obedientb, L J. 8 MACFABLA/B- Auckland, January 3,1876. / Extraetfroma letter of Mr TOl™^'*^!?^. in the Star, of the 29th December :-M/*>«* *>» strongly opposed to Reparation. las *^fJJJJj^JZ it is the only salvation for Auckland.;- V^2_rtm£ too lon- a-d too unequally yoked. Jt&JSXSB fact that between our disunion and f^S^SISS. majority of representatives from th/*outfc «»» • our affairs have been manaeed, notjf P-*?*£%?e That management which Was Mry&y _^SSaA native war, is like the management ah ■taeatees. both eTpensive and bad; so bad/^dee dsw pro duce, dnrtaff a trial of newljY^ty y^botti public discontent and Pnw^ A"wlon of tWs state of things will {£T South Island SSa^Ho, «d taSSei of* nktlvelffalrs produced theTst war *" As^&r of tMriy-flve 7***' res! ieirlm ™tV*» Unit"3 Newj?ealand or the gain of a few hT,nd^« thousands of pounds produce such i „"5 but in the name of all that is noble, £J2oV and good. sWve for Separation' »s a flrv._cial basis let the Pou*h Island take in round Sures. without golner Into details which are of minor ■Importance, the who'e deb*, less provincial debts «' d tbe public, works and immigration expo* diture in the Worth Island, leaving *he natives and all future dealings with them and the results of such dealings to us, who understand them." THE .SOUTH BRITISH .FIRE A_< TD MARINE INSTJKAFCE COMPANY OP NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL .. .7" .. .. . r Je750,000. trmoiMiißD tiABH-rrr. ■ , The large and steady Increase of the bnstaew of this Company, as -.hewn' by its reports, affords tbe best nroof of the confidence of tbe public in the institu tion. an<3 of its popularity among insurers. It Is conducted on sound principles, and is widely known f-r liberality and promptness in the settle ment o* clams • ...... • a Xiosses can be paid at any Agency, at option or taßnr«d. ; • -'~„A_A^_r»«"■'■•'ir*v



T HATE now an unlimited supply of STRAWBERRIES and CREAM; usual superior quality. No fear of disappointment, R. ALISON, Willow Grove, Beach Road, Devcnport. pAPAKTJRA ANNUAL RACES. TO BE HELD JANUARY 29, 1876, PAPAKTJRA HANDICAP of 100 soys; 20 soyS to the sec nd horse, and 10 soys to the third, out of the stakes. Nominations, 2 soys ; acceptance 3 soys ; and 2 eov« at the.postnomination ; with 2 soys to 1 • "nade to the Secretary, at the Txchange Hotel, AMzland, by 8 p.m. on Friday, 7«h Ja> vary, lfe'io The ±fa d cap to appear by we^nesr'fty, 12th Janu ry; and acceptances by 8 o'clock on "Wednesday 19th January. ■ _ WM. PEFCTVAL. Se"m» -•▼, HPHES YOU'LL REMEM.Br B ME. When other Boots and other Shoes, Have not been wearing well, > • And, by the language that you ~i«y 'Tis plain there's been a sell, There may perhaps in such a scene, Some recollection be Of Boots, which have much better been, Then you'll remember inc. When Soles grow thin, and Uppers light,. Of Shoes you once did prize, And understandings are a sight, Unsightly to the eyes; When broken Boots shall wear a mask— A patch—you'll grieve to see, In such a moment I but ask, | That you'll remember me — " -. HEMUS' %* STAR *»* BOOT DEPOT, Top of Queen-street, Auckland. OUR LAST is a Ladies' Kid Boot, with fashionable and plated heel, at 10s. 6d. $pair! How can thiß be done ? By Co-operation. Remember ours is the largest and oldest Factory in the province. We only require the co-operation of the public, and we will keep the money in the colony. This quality can not be imported to sell at the price. A UCKLAND SAVINGS BANK A pENNY I^ANK Will be OPENED at the Office of the Auckland Savings Bank on TUESDAY, 4th JANUARY, 1876. HOURS OF ATTENDANCE FOR DEPOSITORS: The Bank will be open on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, from 12 to~2 o'clock, and on Saturdays from 10 to 12 o'clock, both to pay and bbcibvb Money, and on Saturday Evenings to take in money only, from 7 to 9 o'clock. R. CAMERON, - ■ | Manager. rpHE COLLEGE AND GRMMAAR A SCHOOL, AUCKLAND, N.Z. An English Master is required.for (he Auckland College and Grammar School. Candidates will be ex pected to give satisfactory proof of success as Teachers and of ability to prepare studtnta tot examination in tbe Knglhh subjects prescribed br the University of New Zs land, for the Degree o? B.A. The salary, which wlil be at the rate of £3W per annum, will be increased by the Board of Governors after a period of successful service. Early application is invited. It is desirable that the gentleman appointed should ester upon his duties as toon an possible after Ist February, 1876. FREDERICK J. MOSg, Secretary. 7 TO-MORROW. 1 < f / M. JONES~& CO. J• s \KTILL told their usual Tlursclay VY Auction Sale at their Rooma-t eleven Yv •.\ o'clcck, of '{"'■'■ '--J j New and Old Household Furniture j '■^JjM. I Boots and Shoes, Clothing, Books I ■ y . ■. I Groceries, Produce, Grain. • j J I Etc, Eto, Ett j FRIDAY, JANUARY /. j' 1 y 'EOUSEHOLfi FUENfT^rBk. . ___■»_«. ' | * l THE subscribers will *sell\ai r M _^ at Zl o'clock, , \ / / An assortment of useful Househbu Furn^jr/ SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. | Attctioneera, j \ THURSDAY, JANUARY 6. T" CORN EX CBfANG E. 1 At II O'clock SkARP. • J TO IRONMONGERS, //DEALERS, 4c SCALES! SCAL^I SCALES \A „^<- GEO. wJINNEY WILL sell by ptblic auction^^lio Coin Exchange,^ ThwHaaj-retoJanuahr, at 11 o'clock sharp, J. J ' ""— -~~ "__ -" 6 casks Scales, comAing of a general a?»ortJ*"*---:;> of Counter aniptftform. Scales. /, For Positivaanl Unreserved,M 18 ---'prms at gßle^l __ ~--~-~ ■ THURSIfY, JAN/^SY 6. SEWING llfSggL DRILLING .MACHiy^ 1^8'*0; IN THE ESt!^_OE_G. W. HESLOP. . TFTE gu^ribers have received in *■ Vv» from the Trustees in tbe Estate VoJf-tSif^ Thursday r ext, 6tu inst. *t 11 o'clock, . 1 ™I %c of the well-selected H ck-in Trade, . . Tbe J\a, &o, consisting of—3o Sewing Macb. nes, J 1 d and treadle, by best makers, Dnlttig. shine, with treadle, gear, and belt iplete. and Forge /wiuk Machines. Fittings, Requisites ; L»rge Quantity of Turning, Chasing, and other Tools, &o. Now on View. / SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. Auctioneers. THURSDAY, JANUARY 6. LADIES', MAIDS\~AND CHILDREN'S SUMMER ROOTS. -' E. & H. ISAACS . ,j WILL sell by auction on Thursday next. 6th January, at 11 o'olock, at their V rooms, Fort-street, . j 40 trunks Women's, Maids', and Children's Summer, Goods consisting of Grenolle Glove Kid, Luetic g, Plata Kid, and other varieties;A trunks Boot Uppers; 3 trunks Children's Fancy Stitch Bat morals ; 1 trunk Children's Grain Boms; 4 tiunla ■ assorted Slippers, 1 trunk Boot Laces. TUESDAY, JANUARY 11. 7 ________ ' >7 SPLENDID TRICHORD PIABOFOBiTE-"iedon BOSEWOOD BUREAU, DRAWI* 1" **ol?*i ROOM SUITE, TELESCOPIC V vo^ Deat ING TABLE, PICTURES, GL . ; WARE, &c, &c_ !SS&X. THE Subscribers have receiv? ... . structions from Mrs Bckbam (whc^ the colony), to sell at her late resident G afton Road, on Tuesd»y, 11th Janu.i o'olock. -j '.- The Whole of her Va'uable Housebr ture, consisting of splendid Tic.t-, MARK. forte, by Zeigler, in hndsometfat full compass; Mahogany ».oo wood Bureau. Green Dam«sk pui»<% . . . f note, pair Wax Lamps. FenafT.ari Pictures. Carpets, pair Globes.Guit-O^. « scope, Mahogany Dining Table, withy leaves, Cut Giassw-re,: PlatMware. .Sv,. fc. Arm 'Chair, hair-sealed, Pldrfboard, ■Cloi > . ot Dlnner. Tea, a_.d Dessert SerflceaT'Tsa jrfe. Guns, Revolvers, Book «-aseTßrasj, an^»o» s Bedsteads, Hair ;Mattras>e<, Marbl -top y 1 Wash-stands, Toiletware, 'Chests 'Drawers, V i. \ Giaasef/Waardrob^ _o, _c. ; A . - •■"-.••; Also,--, V!*';' \ "■" '- Harhef ■ Saddles and Bridles, Bull MastifftfDog, fi& »■ •th<._«3ugbbred, ;&cf &fc .■■-'£'*"' '■'-■' \': " *' '-'-""' fA^UEL OOOfCRArW^ 'W#jLo**-,\: '