I ■ ' "—~— ttiem, might have _ee_ caused by severe blows from a stick. Tbotna* M. Philson, M.D., remembered Barrett being brought to the hospital on the 22nd October, his age was 64. He was in a very weak state from loss of blood. He bad been frequently in the hospital under •witness's care for different diseases. He was a hard drinker. Examined the wounds which the doctor described. On the 31st October he was overtaken with shivering* and fever, his depositions were taken on the 2nd Novem ber, he was then sensible, on the following day he died. He made a post mortem examina tion of the body, and hia opinion was that death resulted from serous apoplexy, caused by intemperance. His death was accelerated by violence, but from the diseased state of the body he oould not have lived long.

To Mr Joy : His diseases wou'd have been a sufficient cause for death apart from the injury. The wound were not morfcal. Examined a scalp wound on the head of prisoner, which misbt have been inflicted by the piece of hoop iron. To His HonoT : He thought the effusion on the brain existed before the occurrence. The wounds did not cause the effusion, which he believed was caused by habitual intemperance. Edward Whelch was next sworn, and deposed that he was a commission agent, and at the time of the occurrence occupied a house on the slope between Short land and Fort-streets Knew Richard Barrett on the day in question, he sent a cab to fetch Flizabeth Pogers from an hotel in Custom- House-staeet, where he was informed she was ; met the cab at Grattan's corner, and found prisoner in the cab with Elizabeth. They drove to the top of Shortland-street; prisoner did not get out of the cab, but. returned with it ; be was informed by Bogers, that prisoner bad got the key of his bouse, he therefore returned in search of him, but did not succeed in finding him. On returning- home, saw Moore lying in the kit chen, told the old man Barrett that there was a man in his room and he had better so and put him out. Shortly after, be heard Barrett cry out murder, and on going to bis room, saw Moore striking the old man with some thing about two feet long, Barrett was on bis knees apparently helpless He asked the accused what he was striking the old man for, and told him he ought to be ashamed of himself, the broom handle was the only weapon he used, he was positive of that ; be did not strike Barrett, only Moore, who immediately snatched it from him, and ran away into his house. Saw Moore shortly after go and speak to Mr Garnaut's son across the fence, who per suaded Moore to pro about his business. Went for the police, took a light and went to the kitchen, found Barrett bleeding. Sergeant O'Connor and another constable came. Barrett, he believed, was peaceable and quiet in his habits ; never saw anything wrong in him ; he did not find the iron him self.

To Mr Joy : He was examined at the in quest, also at the Police Court. He was quite sober on the evening of the 2M, he was sober all day ; only had a glaes of lemonade. Had one glass of ale at night, about seven o'clock. Went for a pint of brandy for the old man. and took a little drop, but not much. Drank sometimes, not always. Elizabeth was his housekeeper, might have been more, didn't know ; no matter. Took Elizabeth's purse and his house key out of Moore's coat pocket while he was lying on the floor ; thought he was asleep. Elizabeth said Moore had them in his posspssion. Kept the broom in the kitchen. There was no light in Barrett's room, only the reflection from hia room where he had two candles burning ; lie had just sat down to read the Stak, was frightened when he heard the cry of " murder," he believed he struck the accused three times ; he sent the old man in because lie thought his age would have ensured him a kindly reception, objected to getting into rows, when he could keep out;. THE PERJURY CASE. Tv Maoriangi, alias Tu'Maorirere was now brought up to receive spntence, being con viction on his own confession of perjury. His Honor having commented ©n the nature of the offence, and as the prisoner had already been three months in cnstedy, sen tenced the prifoner to one month's imprison ment with hard labour. The case of wilful murder against Matthew Moore was then resumed. ThomßS Garnaufc deposed that he was a resident in Sbortland-street. remembered the evening of the 21st when his attention was attracted to a man on the venmclaH of Whelch's house as he was passing to go up the steps into Sbortland-street; did not know who the man was at the time but subse quently learned that it was Moore; asked him what he was doing there, ■when he replied thst was nothing to him, he told Moore that he understood he had been beating Bairett witness said : If you dont go, I'll soon get some one to make you go. He then pointed to bis head and said he was drunk and had received a blow. Went away ; prisoner also went towards Shortland-street; he saw no more.

To his Honor : Saw Whelch come out of his house just as Moore went away. Jeremiah O'Connor, Serjeant in the Armed Constabulary, deposed that Whelch came to the police station on the even ing in question for the purpoee of getting a constable to go to his house. He went, and on going into the kitchea »aw Barrett on the floor ; he was insensible. There were four wounds on his head, and a cut on the nose. He was then bleeding. Sent Whelch for Thomas Fish to stop the bleeding; then sent for Dr Hooper. Tho old man spoke to him. Went in search of prisoner in consequence of what had been said to him. Found Moore concealed in an enclosed yard, by the smith's shop in Fort street. Told him of the charge of assaulting Richard Barrett. He made no reply. His face was covered with blood. He had no

hat on.

Prisoner said he got the wound from Welch, in consequence of going to see Betty Bogers, the young woman. Cross-examined, by Mr Joy : he said that Welch was the cause of the row; Welch was slightly under the influence of liquor, knew Welch very well, Moore was recover ing from the effects of drink; could not testify as to whether Barrett was under the influence of drink.

Detective Martin Grace was next sworn and deposed to going into the kitchen of Wbelch's home and finding a piece of hoop iron lyiiJg be side a pool of blood; took Barrett to the hospit al, hear! the depositions, took prisoner back to the gaol, when he said no one saw me commit the assault, there are no That was all that passed. Thomas Broham, Inspector of Police in Auckland, remembered going to the hospital for the purpose of taking the dying deposi tions of Eichard Barrett. The depositions produced were the same, signed by Barrett in Ma presence. This being the case for the prosecution, IMr Brookfield commented on the evidence before the Court, after which Mr Joy ad dressed the jury for the defence, in which, he reflected very severely upon the general conduct of the chief witness, Whelch, whose evidence Mr Joy considered unworthy of credit. The address throughout -was marked with the usual energy and/eloquence of the learned counsel, and which occupied forty U&ntites in its delivery. His Honor commenced to sum up at a quarter to four.

The jury after a retirement of five minutes returned a verdict of Not Guilty. The prisoner was then discharged. The"court then adjourned until Monday morning at ten o'clock.

A country parson in writing a letter of condolence to the widow of a'late member of toe Legislature says: 'I cannot"tell !how pained I wa* to hearHhat yonr hueband'had EM. t»Vn«T««u^W«l'««Mi b9iom frieadu,

MEETINGS AND AMUSEMENTS.

THE CITY HALL

A large number of persona attended at the City Hall l'st night, and witnessed the various representa tions of this popular en tertainmerit. The programme was s^ghtlv different from that of the preceding evening- The horizontal bar and trapeza perform ances by the brothers Dv Vile, commanded' general attention, us did also the sentimental ana witty songs of Mr and Mrs Empson, while the remarkable voicings of Mr Daviea were the subject of general admiration. Mr Davies is, as most of our readers are now aware from observation, a master of the vocal mimicry of sounds Mr Davies will leave Vuckland in a few days for Sydney and the Aus tralian Colonies, after which he will proceed to the chief cities of Cbina, and having astonished the natives, will probably return to his native i le and sit down in peace under his own vine and fig tree. As it is not probable that another ventriloquist of equal powers wi'l visit Auckland for _s m« years, perhaps never, our readers Fhould tot miss aw oppor tunity of seei- gand enjoying a remarkably interest* ing entertainment.

NATATOE, THE MAN-PISH,

The remarkable exhibition of the Man-fish will be one of the novelties of the City Hal" entertat? ment on Mor-day evening rext, in connection with the attractive performances of Mr E T>. Davies, and his select company of vocalists and acrobats Mr Charles Weightman, known as the Man-fish, i° travelli' g with Mr Davies, and the astonishing; acqustie feats of this gentleman have won universal admiration whereever he has appeared. The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News of a recent date speaking of the great swim of Captain Webb, S^VS— " The onlr roan we would have picked to occornplish 'he task is harles Weigh '.man. iheMnn fish " In Mr Frark'Bnckland's "Na ural Curiosi ties'" a very good account is Riven of Mr Weighb m-n's career. As th«t has been a very remarkable creer we purpose publishing- the biography of Mr Weightrnan in our next Star supplement.. The Man-fish and his singular exploits will add greatly to the City Hall entertainment.

THE THEATER

The dramatic performances of last evening were a re petition of those the previous nU ht, and were received with eqtia\ favour by an approving audience. M*ss Carry Georee and Mr Lawrence represented the leading characters with consummate and. undispiitad ability. The lesser parts received ample justice from other actors Headers will be glad of another opport.untv this evening of witnessing the beautiful drama of " C»ste " in which that accomplished actress, Miss Carry Gforge will ai<pf>ar as Hsther Fccle.s. and Mr I awrence in bis successful character of the drunken father. Mrs Searle and the other Indies, al«oM *srs Collier, Searle, Sweeney, ard the whole of the reign ;ng dramatic company n<-wi-; possession of the Prnce of Wales Theatre wi 1 unite their powers with the view of producing " Caste" us it ought to be produced. The pretty, fanciful burlesque of "Cinderella" will bring the programme to a close.

The Elections.

The additional returns to hand and reports of speeches in Southern papers, have caused several alterations in our list, which now stands thus :— Centralists. Opposition. Chrtstchukch.. 7- Biehardjjon .. E C. J Htevens " '' tW. 3. Moorhouse Dxjnedin .. •• £• Macandrew .. R Stout " \\ .. W. .T.Larnach Ttstatpika !! •• J: c x ßro!! n Accklak-West •• Sir Geo. Grey .. P. Dignan Nelson .. *O. Curtis.. • .. J Sharp ~ Richmond Avon .. .. W. Rolleston Kaiapoi •• C. C. Bowen •• Wklliptgton .. E. Peatce .. G. Hunter Cave h sham .. •• Seaton Njw PiYMOCTn T. Kelly Eomont .. Major Atkinaon.. Heatboqtb .. J. J. Fisher Lyttflton .. *M Ansley .. -~... g IITT ~ .. Fitzherbert Inv^bcaeqill .. •• Lumsden Onkbpnga .. •• G. M. O'Rorke n>wton .. •• W. Swanson Gt-EY&BiTLI. .. Carrington i tiEBAi-DiNB .. tWakefield (Timaru) Dostan .. •• Py«e Kosltn .. •• Burns Tim be .. Stafford Kapihb .. McLean .. Russell Auckland East .. W. L. Rees Pakn.__ .. •• K. G. Wood Akabo*. .. •• Montgomery Wairakapa .. J.C.Andrews.. H. Bunny "Wki-t-ington Cty .. Braudon B«uce .. •• Murray Colling-wood .. •• W. Gibbs Sslwtn .. Fitzroy Wallace .. Bastian SouTaKK n Maori DrsTEicT .. •• Taiaroa WaikatoEast.. Whitaker Thames .. •• Sir Oeo. Grey .. Rowe Edew .. .. Tole RAKGiTnTfi .. Ballance "WAiKotr*Tr .. G. McLean Centralists, 23 ... Opposition, 26 + vi'iU probably oppose the Ministry on all questions of administration. * Not unlikely to support Sir George Grey. t With 'he Ministry only on Abolition. Bitterly opposed to Sir Julius "Vcgel.

CRICKET.

"*"=" TAEANAKI V. ATJCKXASTT. XTNITBD. The following is the full score of the Auck land XJ_ite(rß first innings, of which only part reached us yesterday in time for pub lication : — AUCKLAND UNITED CBICKKT CLUB. Gleeson. c M> sseoger, b Garwood 11 Lynch, b Ceary 3 Wumford, 1 b w b Clea»y 11 Johrson, c Adams, b Garwood 0 Yates, bo out 47 Dnf hut, b Cleary 4 Buckland, c McE-llar b Gaiwood 15 ANhitafeer, b Garwocd 1 Ward, bTutre 11 MaFefield, cWcKtllar, b Garwood 3 Willis, b Davies .: 3 Extras 17 Total 128 Yates showed quite in his 1873 form, and Buckland exhibited some good solid hitting and defence. The result of the innings leaves Taranaki in a minority of 101 on the first essay. The match is to be played out on Tuesday next, at 9 30 o'clock sharp, as the team leaves for the South the same day.

Taranaki v. North Shore C.C.

This match was commenced to day at the North Shore where it attracted a large number of spectators. The ground was in a very fair condition, and the recent heavy rains had affeeted^ it Very slightly. The game began at 10 o'clock. North Shore won the toss, and sent Taranaki to the wickets. Messrs Hammond and Wright were chosen umpires. Taranaki—First Innings. Adams, b Dacre ... 31 Ryan, c Thome, b Brassey 0 Hammond, c andb-Rees... ... ... 3 Cleary, b Rees 0 Messenger, b W. Brassey 1 Sarwood c Home b Rees... ... ... 1 Davies, c W. Brassey b Rees 10 McKellar, c and b Rees 3 Tuke, b Rees 6 Douglas, b Lankham 2 Potts, not out ... ••• ••• ... 0 Byes ... 3 Total 60 North Shorb—First Innings. Whewell c McKellar, b Cleary 1 Masefield c Douglas, b Gar wood ... 1 Larkins, run out ... ... ... ... 2 Thome c Douglas, b Garwood H Swanson c McKellar, b Adams 8 Rees, c Douglas, b Adams 50 T. Brassey, c Tuke, b Davies 18 W. Brassey, b Adams ... ... ~. 1 C. Dacre, not out .... • ... ... 7 Wynyard, c McETellar, b Adams ... 0 Byes, 8; leg bye, .1; wider, 1 ... 10 Total 109 Takanaki.— Second Innings. Adams, not out ... ... ... ... 9 Potts, b Rees ... 0 Hammond, c Wynyard, b Rees... ... 0 Douglas, b Lankham 6 Garwood, b Rees ... 2 3.40 p.m. Davies • ••• ••• 1 McKellar ... 13 Tuke 6 Adams b Brassey 15 Ryan, not out 7 Cleary, lbw 0 Messenger c Masefield 0 Extras ... W 4 Total : 64 North Shoro hm esly 6 *« irk attt 88 Id



Fifty BEAtrarFrrL Designs to Choose From. A LAKGE SHIPMENT OF CABPETS JUST un packed, and now added to the very exfcen i sive stock on view at the City Hall at prices ' to suit both rich and poor. Tapestry and Bruß sell, from 2a 9dto 7s; very baudsome hearth i rugs- to match. Curtains of every description ' from 5s lid to 555. Extra Good Value in Sheetings and Quilts just to hand. Holloway and Garlick now supply all kinds of Bedding, Mattresses, Falliasses, and Piliows; good Feather Pillows at 8s 6d. Carpets laid by a skilled hand free. of charge. Job Line in Passage Floor Cloth (4s 6d quality, slightly damaged) at 3s; Floor Cloths from 2to 24 feet wide cut and laid down Pay a visit to Hollowsy and Garlick's Furnishing Eoom, City Hall, and see the cheapest goods in town. __________—_-_—. rpo Master Millers. — Wanted, a JL situation as Foreman or Stoneman ; reference from la>e employers.—Address "Stoneman," office of this paper. AT N T E D, YV Intending Purchasers of Biding Saddles and Bridles, &c, to inspect my 50s. Saddle, and 6s. 63. Bridle • by far the bPBt value in Auckland, save the importer's profit, by buying direct from W. S. Jones, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Importer and Manu facturer, Queen-street. WAITED, aFurnished Eoom, without hoard, where a Sewing Machine would not be objected to.—Apply by letter to Eli, at this tffice. WA NTED, a General Servant; also a Nursegirl.—Apply to Mrs. Ball, Mount Eden.Road. . WANTED, a GeneraFServant, and Girl to assist in housework ; references re quired.— Apply at this office. WANTED, a smart Boy.—Apply to Mr Maxwell, Butcher, Victoria-street. W~~ANTE_D, one "or two "Families' Washing, or to s?o out by the day, by a re ppectable Woman,—Address " Emma," Mrs Abbot s, Victoria and Robson-streets. ANTEI>r~a good~Mac_inist.— . Apply to A. E. and F. Goodacre, Boot Upper Manufacturers, Grey-street. WAITED Known, that L. H. Grf en will have in the Market, for sale, on Pattirflay Cauliflower and Cabbage Plants from imported seeds. Cauliflower Plants, 23 per 100; Cabbage Plants, Is per 100 _ WANTED to Sell, Eight Pure-bred Berkshire Pips, unequalled in the colony.— E Boucher, New ISTorth Road W" ANTED to Sell, a Lemonade and Sodawater Machine, on view at Cochrane and Son's, Fort-street. ■ W ANTED, several good General Servants immediately, also good Nursemaid. E Henry's Registry Office. Short! and-street. WANTED, a General Servant j re ferences required.—Apply to Mrs Percy Pmith, Brighiou Road, Parne'K WANTED, foi the s.s. Taranaki, at the Manukau, a Second Cook—Apply on board immediately. — TXT ANTED, by a young Lady, a * * situation as useful companion or Nursery Governess; salary not so much an object as a com or'able home —'• ddress 7-YX, at this office. 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WANTED, a goocfGeneral Servant for a small family.—Apply, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., to Mrs Nation, St. George's Pay Road, ParnelL 'TICTANTED, two respectable Lads as Apprentices.—Apply to Winks and Hall, SriorMand-srrpct. WANTED, a Man and Wife to undertake the manngpment of the Waiwera. (Hot Springs) Hotel.— Apply by loiter, enclosing testimonials, to R. Graham, Hiph-street W^ANTET^ 46.500" best quality Kahikatea ShirtglPß. delivered at Hamilton. Address by letter, stating lowest price, to Wi liam Coote, Newton Post-office. W^NTEicTToT/ET, a furnished BedToom, with or without Boa-d ; a'so, un furnished room, with use of kitchen.—Fur address, ! nrrp'v at the Star offlpp WANTED a Partner witlT£4oo or jGSOO In an established Conr.iry Rtore.— Anr>ly to D. B Orchard. 5 In^urarce Buil^ine*. WANTED to Rent, in Auckland, for a tprm of yearn rrmmodi«Uß premises suitable for tho Wine, Spirit. Crated Wator business App'y by letter to M & Co., at this office. WANTED a situation by a person *ho thoroughly understands the manage ment of »bpep and cattle ; pood colonial experience "Letters addressed "Shephprd," care of Mr .T. M French, 252, Queen-stjeet, will receive prompt atten tion WANTED, Students for Civil, Mpchan'cal. Architectural, and Ship Draw ing, by a Civil Engineer in practice —Apply at the office of this paper. WANTED, Tenders for Removing the Auckland Western Academy to Upper Pitt-street, till Saturday evening.—P Mason. YTTANTED to Let, a Six-roomed * House, in gocV order, within 5 minute* walk of Qneen-strert — tppjy J. O»se, Wakefleld-street. WANTED to Sell,"a bargain, two detached Cottages near the Rtockade, with a freehold allotment and a good well of water. Price, £110.—Apply to Mrs Paul, Grafton Road. WANTPD, a first-class Milliner.— Apply by letter, stating experiences and salary required, to Kirkcaldie and Stains, Welling ton. WANTED Known, that Genuine Devonshire Cyder is to be obtained at the Albert Hotel, Queen-street. "TOfANTED" to' Let, a House in Sea fleld View.—Apply at Bennett's Drapery Warehouse, 154, Queen-street iNTED, 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. TENANTED KNOWN, Dry Storage to Let, with or without large yard, at Battye and Co.'s (late Quick's), Elliott-street, Auckland. WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Mubio and other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS, Maohine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Office, 'Wyndham etreet. WANTED, the General Public to know that J. Alvdngev. Tailor (late from France and Germany), baa 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 Bo^s' Suits made i to order. Repairs, dyeing:, and cleaning, in all its branches, executed at the shortest notice, TT^ANTEDTenders for"making and ' * deliverine at the Bemnera yards 150 Hur dles, each 8 feet in length, rot la*er thftTi Prid»y, January 21. Tenders to be opened at the Haymarhet on Friday next, at 12 o'clock. ALFRHD BCTJKL4yp TffI ANTED. 000 tons of Old * ■ Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas. Bafrgini?, Rope. ft nd Raps : also, BottJea, Gsst-ofi* nothing, *0* a t BATTVT; fb CO.'B London Marine Stow nulch's Buildings, Elliott-street, Auckland.—S. tJj-osr, Manaper WANTED, Married Couples to Know, that I have Just Oppned 25 NEW SETS of BROOCHES and EARRINGS. They will be on view in my window if not cold. ■_\ H. LEWISSON, Queen-street. Auckland, WAN.TED KNOWN TT. that JMOSBJBOH % t*tp ß rdl ,to e*B<3»t»



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QATTJRDAY fTWS' T 'iatertain- O ment Committee.—J. W. Carr, Esq. ..Chairman; Mr Joseph Syms, Hon. Treasurer; M) r Chnrle3 B. Andrew, Hon. Secretary; Committee: Mrs Homer, Misses Carr and Coleman, Messrs. \ Taite, Syms, Andrew, Hitchens, Menzies T. W. Carr, Drumniond, Meldrum, Tremain, Carter. Brown. Marson, and Fraser. Time and place of meeting i or the trans action of busineet: JB?edn<=selay evenini (s, »t 8 p.m., Young Men's Rooms, Wellesley-street w —By order, Charles B. Andrew, Hon. Sec. NORWICH T3 rNIO NT EIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY. [Established a,3. 1797.1 The security afforded by tr ds old-established office Is unquestionable; it is n lost favourably known throughout the world for it s promptness in settle ments ; its regulations are li beral; its rates of Pre miums are based at the low* ;st compatible with the safety of the A ssnred; and its receipts are all retained in the Colony for investment aJfordip? the advantages of a Local Institution, combir led with the guarantee of a Wealthy English Proj riet ory. Rents may be insured by B] pecial agreement for 12 j months. Every information can bn obtained at the Society's Offices, Banlc Buildings, Queen-street, on application to JAS. B. GRAHAM, Agent, VfO. 3 COMPANY AUCELANT) ll RIFLE VOLUNTEERS. Monthly Inspection on THtTRSUAV next, tho 13th instant, in Full Dross, with arms and accoutrements. Every member ordered to bo pr'\SPnt, as it is neces sary that all arms and accoutrements in possession of the corps be produced for inspect ion, in order that charges for deficiencies may be rendered unneces sary. Club Match for Ladies' Prize, and other prizes, on' Saturday next, at 2 p.m. sharp ARTHUR WXIKEOW, Captain .Commanding. 6th January, 187 G. 7?1 B, E W A R L\ c&i. Strayed from Onehnnga, on the 2nd itiK\'ant a Bay Horse, branded 2<W on irmcb, below a white spot, sup. | posed, to have gone in the directioa of tl;e Wairos. Anyone mtuming the s»me to W. H. JPatturson, Oce hunga, will receive the above reward^ T OVAL ORANGE INSTITUTION." ENNISKILL.T3N LODGE, No. 3. The Regular Monthly Meeting will be held in the Lodge Room, "v< ellpsley.street, To-morrow (Friday) Evening, at half-past seven. Visiting Brethren invited. By order of the W.M. J. HOSAM, 'Secretary. BOARD OF EDU CATION. \ It is hereby notified that the Holidays of the under mentioned Schools have been extended by the Board for One Week, to the 24th February :— Auckland East, Nos. 1 and 2 Auckland West, Nos 1 and 2 Ponsonby, Parnell Newton, Nos 1 and 1 Grafton Road. FREDERICK J. MOSS, Secretary. BOAED OF EDUCATION. The Meeting to elect fl Committee for 1876, for Panmure, will be held at the School on. Friday, the 2lßt JanUary ' at7p-m- FREDERICK J. HOW, Secretary. c_J.%- __3_-? T> OA R D OF EDUCATION. Meetings to Elect School Committees for the year 1876 will be held as follows :— BOMB-Y—At the School, on Saturday, Bth instant, at 7.30 pm KAUK AP s X 4 PA— At the PubUc Hall, on Saturday, * 16th instant, at 7pm LUCAS' C«EEK—At the Old School on Saturday Bth instant, at noon MANGERE—At the Bchool,on Saturday, Bth instant, at 7 pm MATJKU—At the School, on Thursday, 20th instant at 0 pm OPAHEKE—At the Papakura School, on Tuesday llth instant, at 7 p m OTARtTHU—At the Public Hall, on Monday, 10th instant, at 7.80 pm OTARA— vt the School, on Wednesday, 12th nstant at 3 pm PAKURANG*— At the School, on Monday, 10th ins ant, at 7 pm PTXK.EKOHE EAST—At the School, on Saturday, 8 h instant, &t 7.30 p m PUKFKOHK WEST—At the School, on Wednesday 19th instant, at 7 pm TITnUNGI—At the School, on Monday, 10th inst,, at 0 pm WOODSID3—At the School, on Monday, 10th inst, at 7.30 pm. Also, For the following Town and Suburban Districts:— ONEHUNG *—At the stone Schcoi-rcom, on Mon day, 24th instant, at 8 p in MOUNT ALBERT- At the School, on Tnesday, 13th instant, at 7 p m SHOaL B V—At the School, Stokes 1 Point, on Wednesday, 26th instant, at 3 p m FREDERICK J. MOSS, Secretary. «T7ILE CTRICIT V IS ' FE. PULVERMACKER'S IMPROVED t»ATBNT, SELF-APPI.ICtBLK ELECTRTO CHAIN BA.NOB, BELTS, A^D BaTfE«iliS, so simple that anyone can use tht m ; wondetful in results, and yet so gentle in action that they may be applied to mere infants. Pamphlets giving full particulars, and detailed Price Lists, can be had on application, or will be forwarded by post. May be had of all Chemist 9. .. BAIED~& CO., SOLE AGENTS 3TOR KEW ZEALAND. mo PAINTERS AND OTHERS ORB'S PATENT WHITE ENAMEL PAINT is rapidly superseding the best White Lead; is not poisonous, covers well, lasts longer, and is a beautiful white. Price (to the Trade), £38 per ton; email quantities, 4X »• BAIRD & COMPANY, Sole Agents. mO GLAZIERS AND OTHERS. 200 boxes WINDOW GLASS, rx 'Ocean Mail, 2x9, 14 x 10, 16 x 12, 20 x 14. Only 50 feet in a case; very handy for ihe country. Coloured, Stained, and Enamelled Glass in great variety. For prices, which are low, apply BAIRD & COMPANY, : QTJJKBN-STRE£T. txtaverley; piokwick,owl, TT NJLW., PHAETON HINftOQ, Nos. 1, 2, and 8 Broad Arrow, Is. per box (English prloe) Post free to any part of New Zealand, A Liberal Discount^ on Quantities over One Dozen Boxen sumi> STooMPAisnr,



A RESPECTABLE Young Lady can be accommodated with Lodging?, with or without board ; only one other ledger.—Apply to Mrs Johr>son tt top of Grey-street. ALKTTER for Mr. John Letham now lying at this office. MADAME MOLLER will resume her Singing and Piano Lessons on MOND \Y next, 10th inst.—The HermitagP, Princes-street. CHORAL HALL, Onehunga.—A JSelect Entertainment.will take place in the above Hall on M>ND\Y TCvening, January 10, by the Electric Star A r ariety Troupe, and Messrs Elder and Soakey's Lightning Troupe. T^CXR SALE, at a very low price, a -I- good and -well-built Fonr-*roomed Verandah Cottige, -with gond well and freehold al'ofment, 34 x 100 feet, in one of ti±e best parts of Ponsonby. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR S > LE, cheap, ore of the beat and most centralh simatpd Farms in Matakana, comprisinglß4 acrps of first-class land. 100 acres a'] in goo'l grass, and divided into paddocks, a large portion cf which is fenced with good quick-thorn* fpnees ; a OaTd^n and Orchard of two acres, together, with 8 roomed House, and all necessary out-buildings, with large navigable river running right into the Farm, close to the falls of a powerful fresh wat-r Pt-eam, which belongs to the property, and is capab:e of driving machinery equal to 40-horfe power, all th~ ye- r round, together with a very tmpeiior Freestonr Quarry, th=> stone from which has been highJj approved of by many competent iuciges. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, TsTo. 8, Queen-street. LAND, with or without House, must have extensivo. vi«w. wanted in any district about 50 a-rPß.—Ad.ne,-s HB Post-office Auckland. C^ARLTON Academy,.Hobson-street. J Day and Night School lor Boys and Girls will Re-open on Monday, loth January.—C. B. Andrew, B A.—January 0, 1876. STRAWBERRIES and CKEAM, of c finest quality, daily, atMascn Bros.' Parnel uraer ti, QTRAYED, from a paddock in York KJ Rtreet, Parnell, a Brown Horse with white star on forehead, white hind feet.—The finder will be re warded on returning it to Mr Owen Jones, Parnell. rpoKATJfiA QOLD MINING COMPANY X (REGISTERED). The Dividend (181b.) of 2s 6d per Share is psyabTe This Day, To-morrr>w, and Saturday (Sth instant), till noon, at the office, Insurance Buildings, Auck land ; afterwardß at Coromandel only. WILLIAM'HORNJS, Legal Manager. January 6, 1876. nPO LET, comfortable apartments at •■*- Parnell for ono or two young Men, with partial Board. Terms moden»te.—Appiv at the Star office TJOYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. This Company's Book or Sheet Almanacs, for the year 187G, can be obtained on application. <UEO. W. JONES, Agent. Office : Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-sireet. Ist January, 1876. ROVVJN P.fcINCr.SS GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). A Call (the sixth)) of One RhMing per Share has this day been made oa the capital of the above-named Company, payable, to the '-'ecretaty. at the office of the Company, Bank "Buildings Auckland, on or before the 28th day of January, 1876. H. W. HEATH, Secretary. Auckland, 7th January. 1876. npHE DEBTORS AND CREDITORS X ACT, 1875. In the Liquidation of the Estate of Chables Woodward, of Auckland, Baker. This is to give notice that I, the above-named Charles Woodward, have,this day filed, with the Regit-trar of the Supreme Court, at Auckland, a state- , ment under the Provisions of the above-mentioned Act, that I desire to have my affairs Liquidated under the said Act. And I hereby tmmmons a first Meet ing of my Creditors to be held at the Supreme Court house, at AuckJand, on Monday, the 10th instant, at twelve o'clock noon, to consider the propriety of having my affairs Liquidated under the said Act. Until the appointment of a Trustee, all persons having in their possession any of my effects must deliver them, and all debts due to me must be paid to the b -.id Registrar. Before the appointment of a Trustee creditors, to enable them to vote at a meeting, must forward their proofs of debt to the said Registrar. Af'er the ap pointment oi a Trustee the proois of debt must be forwarded to him. Dated this sth day of January, 1866. CHARLES WOODWARD. E. T. DtrpAtTß, Wyndaam Chambers, Solicitor for the said Charles Woodward. A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM- J\. MAR S HOOL. (Affiliated to the University of IS'ew Zealand). The First Quarter will commence on WEDNES DAY, 2nd February. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. rVNEHUNGA WESLEYAN" CHURCH. The Annual Sermons on behalf of the Sabbath School in conn, cfion with the above Church, will be preachc-d on Sunday next; in the morning by the Rev. Mr Wheweil, and in. the evening by the Rev. W. J. Williams. Collections on each occasirn. , "TO D E N E L E C T I ON. All Accounts against Mr. J. A. Tole must be sent in to Mr. John King, Temperance Hall, Albert-street, at 10 o'clock on Saturday morning, jp.BEAP Mutton, Lamb, and Veal.— * -'" Mutton, 3d per lb ; Veal! 3d; fore-quartors Lamb, Is 6d, at Messenger's, Queen-street. p H E A P DRAPERY TOR THE Christmas holidays! pHEAP CLOTHING FOR THE UHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS-! ZL ATS I ITS Will offer to Buyers of CHRISTMAS DRAPERY and CLOTHING, Special Lines in Dress Materials Black and Coloured Silks French Muslins Sleeveless Jackets, Capes Lace Goods, etc., etc., At the Lowest Prices in Auckland. ALSO, Long Curtains Quilts, Sheetings Table Linen, and Manchester Goods, The Cheapest In Auckland. Buyers of Clothing will find a Large Stock to select from, and tbe Prices decidedly the Lowest in Auckland. Purchasers of Christmas Outfits wiU not be eliargrd for Tits, Collars, Bracee, &c., &c, Large Buyers o Drapery and Clothing supplied at f'"lf AT""!" 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SHOE*.—For sale, two *- t Cottages on tfie B^acb, magnificently situated, 'be property of Mrs Beckbam. —Ai>ply to E. and R. Under, House aud Land Agents. . "pAPAKURA ANNUAL RACES. TO BR HELD J AU UABY 29, 1878, PAP AKTTR A. HANDICAP of 100 sots; 20 nan to thr second horse and 10 sots to the third, out of th«i stakes. Nominations. 2 soys ; acceptance 3 sovi ; and 2 soys at the post nomination ; with 2 soys t<> s be made to the Secretary at the Exchange Hotel, Auckland, by 8 pm. on Friday, 7th January, 1876. The Ha; dicap to appear by We<ine«d»y, 12th January; and acceptances by 8 o'clock on Wednesday, 19th January. W PEKCIVAL, Secretary. rpO LET, tbe Shop occupied by Mr. JL T. Barnett, Pork Butcher, opposite tae Thistls j Hotel.—Apply to T. Barnett, Pork Butcher, next City-Hall ■ ___„ rV~o builders. Tenders will bp received before 4 p.m on Thur*. clay, tbe 13t vi January, for Building an Addition to a House at Epsom. JAMES BABER, Architect. QNEHUNGA COACHES. JOHN BRiERLY ■Desires most respectfully to return thanks to the inhabitants of Onehung-a, Epsom, and the public generally, for the very liberal patronage he has re ceived since he commenced running his Coaches, and be. s to state that he will continne the same hours of Starting with the addition of a Mid-day Couch, which will leave Onehunga at 1 o'clock p.m., and Auckland at 3 p.m. Oaehunga, January 6,1876. C\ RAND ORANGE LODGE OF NEW UT ZEALAND. The regular Quarterly Meeting of the above Lode»e will be held in the Young Men's Christian Ass <ciatlou Rooms, Wellesley-street on TtTESD \.Y Evening, the 11th instant, at 7 30 o'clock, at which the numbers ire requested to attend. By order of the Grand Master. January 7,1876. A UCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY TIME TABLE. WEEK DAYS.—Dow Tbadts. 1 3 5 7 9 II 13 15 a. m a.m. a.m a.m. p.ru p.m p.m p.m Auckland, d. .. 7.1 n 9.35 11.45 2.3Q 3305 15 .. Newmarket. .. 7.26 9 4511.552 403.415.25 .. Remuera .. .. 7.82 9.5112.1 2.463 475.31 .. Elierslie .. .'. 7.39 9.5812.8 2.53 354 5.38.. Pen.Jet.c?. 7.4517.44^^12.12 2.57 3.59 5.42 6.18 Onehunga 7.54 .. 10.1212.20 3.5 .. 5.516.87 *Otahuhu •' .. 7.57 4.12 Papatoitoi .. .. 8.8 .. .. .. 4.23 *Manuxewa.. .. 8.24 4.39 Papakura .. .. 8.40 465 "Hunua .. .. 8.47 5.2 Drurv ia 8- 52 5-7 urury ..^ d .. g Q gls Pukekohe .. .. 9.33 5.48 *Buckland. .. 9.42 5.57 *Tuakau .. .. 954 6.11 *Pokeno 10.15 6.31 Mercer,a. 10.27 6.43 Up Tbains. 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 IfiT a.m. a.m a.m. a.m. pmp.m. p m. p.m. Mercer, d 7.17 3.30 .. *Pokeno 7.30 .. .. .. 3.43 .. *Tuahau .. .. .. 7.54 47 .. •Buckland 8 5 418 .. Pukekohe 8.13 4.26 .. „_,_, (a. 8.45 458 .. Drury..^ .. .. g<s2 *Hunua .. .. .. .. 8.58 5.13 .*!' Fapa&ura 9 5 5.20 .. '. *Manurewa 9.21 5.36 .. Papatoitoi 9.38 5.53 .. *Otahuhu 9.49 6.4 .. Onehunga,d 7.34 8.30 .. 10.40115 350 .. 6.8 Pn June. o. J7.42 8.39 t10.210 491.24 J3.69 t6 17 J6.15 EUerelie .. .. 8.4310.6 10.53?.. 28 4.3 621 Remuera .. .. 8.5210 1611.2 1.37 4.12 6.31 Newmarket .. 8.6610 2011.6 1-41 416 6.35 Auckland a. .. 9 6 10 3011.16151 4.26 6.45 I Change for Mercer and intermediate Stations. t Change for Onehunga. || Change for AuokUnd. SUNDAYS.—Down Tbaims. _ ___ 1 8 5 a.m. p.m. p.m. Auckland, dep 9 25 2.30 4.45 Newmarket .. ... . 9.35 2.40 4.55 Remuera .. .. ... 9.41 2.46 5.1 Ellerslie 9 48 2.53 5.8 Penrose Junction, dep. .. 9.52 2.57 6.12 Onehunga, ar. .. .. 10.0 3,5 5.20 Otahuhu .. .. .'. Papatoitoi' Up Traihs. . a.m. p.m. p.m. Otahuhu Onehunga, dep. .. . 10.16 3.30 5.30 Penrose Junction, arr. .. 10.24 3.38 5.38 Ellerslie 10.28 3 42 5.43 I Remuera ~ .. .. 10.37 3.51 5.51 Newmarket .. .. 10 41 3.55 5.55 Auckland, arr. .. .. 10.51 4.5 6.5 Note. —Trains stop at Stations markod • by sinnal only Passt-ngers wishing to alight must give notice to the Guard at (he previous station. Passengtrsarfi requested not to entar or leave the cars while in motion. Season and School Tickets issued to and from all stations, a* very low rates. Apply to tlw Manager. To ensure dispatch, Parceis Bhould be booked tan minutes before the starting of the train. FRANK B. PASSMORE, Superintending Engineer for Constructed Eailwayi Public Works, Ist December, 1875. rpOBU I L D E RS. Tenders are invited up to Friday, 14th J«mary, for the Erection of Brick Premises in yhortluid sireet. Plans, Bpeoiflcations, and particulars at my office. High-street ; T. B. CAMERON, Architect. IX) faCOBIA .MASONS AND «- . FBNCEBS. Tenders will be receired until ten o'clock sm of 10th inst, for the Erection of Stone WaU, and Fenc ing &c. at tne Burying Ground, Symonds-street. Particulars at the office of B. KBALS * BOfT, ] Architacto- T> A R N E L L. FOR SALE—The delightful and conveniently situated property of Mrs Stratford, in Selwyu Terrace, comprising Large Allotment, with Brick Residence, good Stable, &c. Immediate possession if required. Prioe, X 350 cash.—Apply FBATBB BROS, 9, Insurance Bolldinga. IT is requested that all claims against the late Mr John Busaell be made to the under signed before the 12th January, and all debts owing to him be paid on or before the lame date. J. DILWOB.TH, Remuera, Sth January, 1876. TUESDAY, JANUARY 11. ROOM PAPERS ! ROOM PAPERS ! E. 4 1, ISAACS HAVE been instructed to announce for sain by auction at their Rooms F.rt street otf Tuesday next, the 11th inftant, at 11 o'olock, . n 6 cases BTew Paperhangings, about S.OOOplecw, all latest and most modern patterns. No Reserve. TUESDAY, JANUARY 11. SPLENDID TRICHORD PIANOFOBTE,. KOSEWOOD BUREAU, DRAWING ROOM SUITE, TELESCOPIC DIN ING TABLE, PICTURES, GLASS WARE, &c., &c. npHE Subscribers have received in •*■ structioßS from Mrs B ckham (who has left the colot-y), to sell at her late rfsidenc". top of Oraftoa Boad, on Tuesday, 11th Jauinry, at 11 o'clock, • • The Whole of her Tillable HousehoM Furni ture, consisting of splendid Tic ord Piano . forte, by Zeigler, in h ndsome walnut ewe, full compass ; Mahogany too T»ble, Roae ; wood Bureau Green Dam<-sk Suite What- I nots pair Wax Lamps Fender andirons, Pictures. Carpets, pair Globes, Guit*r, Tele . . scope, Mahogany Dining Table, with, extra lea-es, Cut Gassw-re,' Platedw*r"e; Sofais, Ann Chair..bair-s»ated, Sideboard, Clo-ki, Dinner Tea a; a De-wert Ser\rco« Tv» Urit,!, •. Onus Revolvers, Book <*as«. Brjisiand Iron B'dß%pa'ds^ Hsir Matvrjisge'. Marbl -top" W sb-stands, T.Jletwxre, Chests Piawe^f, Toilet Gasses W>rdtobe, &o. *o. I ■'•■■, >-■*■. >■, Also, ' Harness, Saddled and Bridlei, B\Ul M*»tifl Dcg ttOfOugbbr*'!. &o, 40.