HoMeworth; left the affair in Viokery's hands; never bad an interview with Mr Dodd did not know that Mra Thomally was to ad vance % part of the money, nor did not know actually the amount paid by Vickery. Henry Vickers, now residing at Tauranga. deposed to purchasing a piece of land off Rica, from a native ; Mrs. Thomally waa present at the transaction, and advanced £52 of the purchase money. She wished to hold the deed when completed, and he allowed her to do so ; he gave her the deed but subse quently get it from her to send to Auckland to be stamped ; sent it by Holdsworth. Bagg was then in the Waikato. Could not recognise the signature purporting to be Bagg's on the deed. He first heard of the re conveyance from Bagg to the native in April last. c

Samuel Brennan, Constable, deposed that on the 24 June be produced the two deeds at Thornally's, and spoke to her about the signature. Mrs Thoraally said it was the signatnre of Geo. Bagg ; she did not see him Bign it. but gave the deeds to a man whom she understood was George Bagg, and took them away and signed them. She refused to give him any more information, and said she would call upon Mi Bullen. William Holdsworth, baker, deposed that he did not give instructions that Mrs Tborn ally was to possess the deed. Mr Vickery was at Tauratiga at the time ; he was not aware **at the Thornally's had advanced money on the deeds, or that they were in any way con nection with the transaction. Sub-In pector Robert Bullen deposed that he saw Mrs Thomally fn June last at his office, and told her that he had reason to believe that a forgery had been committed, and was determined to trace it out. She then made a statement to the effect that in December, 1872, she advanced money to Vickery at the rate of 10 per cent. prisoner was found not guilty.

NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COM PANY.

The half-yearly meeting of the shareholders in the above Company was held at the office. Queen-street, to-day. 1 here was a good attendance. Mr C. J. Stone occupied the chair.

The report was read as follows : —

" The directors submit to the shareholders the accounts and balance-sheet; for the half year ended November 30, 1875. Notwith standing the numerous heavy losses which have attended marine insurance operations generally during the past six months the directors consider they are fortunate in being able to present so satisfactory a report, evin cing, as it does, the steady advancement made by the Company for the half-year. The total receipts, including the balance brought forward from last half year, amount to £109.774 4s 3d, showing an increase in the premiums of £11,154 10a 3d over those re ceived during the corresponding half-year of 1874. The total expenditure for the same period has been £90,28413s 9d. this includes the sum of £17,078. estimated as sufficient to cover all accepted losses and averages up to 30th November. There remains at the credit of profit and loss account the sum of £19,489 10s Gd ; out of this profit your directors now declare a dividend of fi/teen per cent, on the paid-up capital, making seventeen and a-half per cent, tor the year, which will absorb £12,249 14s 9d. Your directors cordially thank the shareholders, their friends, and the company's apents who have assisted in bringing business to the company, as it is mainly by the aid so aflorded that the company hopes to maintain the satisfactory position it, now holds. Your directors have the satisfaction of announcing to the shareholders that new and commo dious offices have been elected by the com pany in a most eligible position in Pitfc street, Sydney. It devolves on the present meeting, in accordance with the 68 h and 123 rd clause of the Article Afsociat-ion, to elect two directors in the room of Messrs Wilson and Stone, who retire by rotation, and two auditors in the place of Messrs Eraser and Laurie, who, being eligible, offer themselves for re-election. The dividend now declared will be payable at the Com pany's office, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, on the 13th inst, and at the several branches and agencies on receipt of advice."

PROFIT AND LOSS. Dr. £ s d. To Dividend paid last half-year 13,847 17 6 Comn.lssion. salaries, and oiher ex pet sts . , 15,978 0 9 Fire and Marine losses 43 380 15 6 Aopropriation for unpaid losses 17,078 0 0 Balance , 19 489 10 6 £109,774 4 3 Or. * By Balance from last half-v ear 19,686 10 10 Appropriation for unpaid losses last half-jear 15,007 0 0 Fire and Marine premiums 66,703 4 8 Interest, rents, and transfer fees .. 8 377 8 9 £109.r7*. 4 3 BALANCE- SHEET. Dr. £ s..d. £ a. d. To Capital 20\000 0 0 Less paid 36,579 14 0 fe 163,4?2 6 0 Ke-iusurance fund 40,000 0 o A pproprt atiocfor unpaid lo*ses .. 17.1-78 0 o Branches credit 1,*31 11 3 Dividends unpaid 5 5 o Credit of old tharehold rs 20,325 1 6 Cash due Bank of JSew Zealand .. 2,202 2 6 Balance 19<ife9 10 6 _ £264.163 15 9 Cr. By Investments 239 043 18 0 Fire and Marine premiums due .. 3 482 1 3 Jnterevts and rents due 3,:-83 2 8 Bills receivable 346 8 9 Furniture, fire engines, *c 1.055 2 3 Brunches owing 14.058 16 6 aaauense account 1.12S 3 5 Cash on hand' I 671 2 11

£264 163 15 9 T Mr Stone, in moving the adoption of ;the above, congratulated the shareholders on "the fact that in spite of the great losses they had incurred they were able to recommend the same dividend as usual, viz , 15 per cent. In examining the losses it was their duty to see whether similar losses could be advocated in the future. Their principal losses were by the missing ships Strathmore, London to D anedin ; S&rathmore, Sydney to London; Cnlzean Castle, London to Melbourne. The fact of the Strathmore having 30 tons of gunpowder on board, and cases of broach ing cargo being known to have taken place pointed to the conclusion that she was blown up. The others were both first-class ships and would have been accepted by any insurance office. The three vessels over which they had lost in the coast, viz: - the Pacific, Dauntless, and Three Brothers "ere all well found, and no blame could be attributed to the office for accepting them He was happy to state that the business of the office was fast increasing, r Mr W. K. Graham seconded and the Wport and balance sheet were adopted. On the motion of Mr G-. S Kissling Messrs «• J. Stone and W. C. Wilson, who retire »7 rotation, were re-appointed Directors of •be Company. Mr Stone returned thanks. Mr Rose proposed, and Mr Wilson seconded tne re-appointment of Messrs Fraser and •l*nrie as Auditow. Mr Vickers moved and Mr Heather ■econded a vote of thanks to the Directors, •gents and officers of the Company. Mr Pierce returned thanks and the meet "»g broke up.

ACCIDENTS.

Painful Accident in the Mercer Tunnel. , This morning's train from Mercer brought oown a labourer who has been employed on Mr Martin's contract in the Mercer tunnel, «nd who yesterday sustained a fracture of «ne i e g by getting jammed between the wuck and the earthwork. He was carefully removed in the train, and on arrival was at once removed to the hospital lying on a «utt,M m «v express cart.

Fire on a Waikato Barge.

Between seven and eigub o'clock bs1; night a loaded barge, containing about 200 bales of wool, moored alongside the Waikato Steam Navigation Company's wharf at Mercer, was observed to be on fare The steamer Alert had passed a short time before, and it is supposed that a fire-flake from her funnel had fallen into the barge. As soon as the alarm was raised, prompt measures were taken to put out the fire, but it had got such a firm hold that a quantity of the wool had to be thrown overboard. Ultimately, how ever, the fire was got under without damag ing the barge.

OPENING OF A MASONIC LODGE AT ONEHUNGA.

The efforts of the Freemasons of Onehunga to have a Lodge of their own was crowned with success on Monday evening. It was arranged to open the Lodge on Wednesday, the oth, hut owing to the illness of Brother Anderson, who was appointed to act for the Provincial Grand Master, the opening had to be postponed. The Auckland brethren having arrived in Onehunpa shortly after six p.m., all assembled in the Lodge-room, and a Provincial Grand Lodge was opened in the first degree, and duly passed to the second, and raised to the third. The documents relative to petition for holding a Lodge in Onehunga, and the dispensation from Dune din were read by Brother Marshall, acting Provincial Grand Secretary, and the Lodge solemnly dedicated according to ancient custom." It was proclaimed by Brother Dotil, the Director ot Ceremonies. The following were the hymns chosen for the occasion : — Hymn (Tune Mecca) EMy. holy, holy, Lord God *lmighty! Mo-ti, noon and night ourtoog chall rise to Thee; Holy, holr holy, merciful and mighty, Who wert, and art, and evermore shall be. Holy, holy, holy, though the darhness hide Thee, Thoueh the eye of sinful man Thy glovy may not see, Only Toou art holy ; thero is none beside Thee, Perfect in power, in love, and purity. Pail ! Mystic, holy li?ht, Heaven-born and ever bright, Spreart more and more, L'ght of the iiold aud free, Hon' ur and l»aHy, Light of Freemasonry, Ne'er leave our shore. Almighty Architect;; Counsel, vi h Id, direct, Victoria our Quean. Bound her Thy cov^r.ug sorrad, O'er her he, d Ti y -piritstied— Tafceher <nomtert hpad Under Thy wing.

and the brethren of Lodge Manukau having done homage to the Provincial Grand Lodge, the substitute Provincial Grand Master closed his lodge and the Master Elect took the chair of Lodge Manukau. Brother Leers now held a lodge of Installed Masters and duly installed Brother Niccol as R.W.M , and afterwards assisted in the installation of the office-bearers as follows: William Eastwood as S.W.; William Dunwoodie as JW; T. R. Gillman, Treasurer; J W. Waller. Secretary; J. R. Hendry as S D.; R. Nazer J.D : P. Clark, IG. Seven candi dates were duly balloted for and the five in attendance were initiated in the apprentice degree. The Lodge then closed and the brethren sat down to supper. The arrange ments and viands were creditable to Mr Brierly, the host, and were duly appreciated by the brethren. The following toasts were gone through. " Queen and Craft," the chairman; "Three Grand Lodges," the chairman ; "The Acting P. G.M. and Officers of P.Gk Lodge," Brother Eastwood, S.W. "The Installing Master" Bro. Dunwooriie, J.W.; "Success to Lo( sgeMar>ukau"D. P.G. M.; "The R W M." Bro Harding PM.; "Vi?iting Brethren," Bro Waller ; " Mason'a Wives and Masons Bairns," Bro H^nriry, responded to by Bro Rrock ; "Poor and Dis tressed Brethren" Bro Porter; and the brethren separated at an early hour on Tues day morning. As the Aucklanders left they were cheered by the Onehungans and returned the compliment.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before Thos. Macffarlane, Esq., J.P.) drtjnke*:ness. John Shiers was committed to gaol for seven days with hard labour for this offence. DKTJNK, INSANE, AND RICH. William Lloyd, who has been often up before the Court on various charges, was brought up charged with being drunk and disorderly last night, and aleo with riding furiously in Queen-street. He was remanded for a week. As he was leaving the court he remarked, "Is that all? So long." Wm. Donovan was fined 20s and costs for being disorderly in his cups. CATriE AT LARGE. Michael Ryan was fioed 5s and costs for allowing two cows to wander in Harnell- Jno Brown was charged with depasturing a horse on Barrack hill. The case was dismissed on payment of costs. Mr M. Quintall appeared for the defendant in each case. ALLEGED ASSAULT. Margaret and Thomas Merrigan were charged with assaulting William Grace. On the application of Mr Laishley, who appeared for the defendants, the case was adjourned till to-morrow.

DISTRICT FIRING.

The preliminary competition by the members of No. 3 Company Auckland Rifle "Volunteers, for the choice of District Representatives to compete for the Colonial Prizes at Whans anui, took place this morning, at the Rifle Range at Mount Eden, under the superinten dence of Captain Anderson (Engineer Com pany.) The morning was almost all that could be desired with a li^ht breeze from the left front, and considering the weapons used (viz., short sniders,) some of the shooting was very satisfactory. Lieutenant D. Kelly made the magnificent score of 27 out of a possible 28 at 200 yds.; the position at this range being standing, subjoined pre the scores. The final competition must take place before the 31st instant.

M£B iVlftlNG &ht\ WEDKf SDA*> JANUARY 12 ia?6



Thames. yds Lieutenant T> Kelly .. 27 Daptain A. Morr w .. 21 f of M. J. C. Soal .. 25 E Morrow .. .. 22 Corporal D. A Hav . 24 Vil R. C McDonald . 20 Vr.1 A, A. Yates.. .. 23 Vol E. R. Partinton .. 20 Vol ff. «lderton . 26 Voi H a nsell .. 18 Vol.1 M«v .. ,.2% C!opor(il W. Partington 16 Vol W. Bright m 18 Vol W. 4. Brighton .. IS Vol G. Bealt) .. .. 16

yds. yds 22 19 25 20 23 18 20 16 23 11 23 8 25 20 21 14 19 16 21 14 12 18 17 13 34 12 13 10 18 2

yds. Tl. 19 — 87 17 - 83 17 - 83 18 — 76 12 - 75 20 — 71 6 — 71 10 — 68 7 - 6R 12 — P5 10 - 6? 15 — 61 8 — 65 13 - 49 9 — 45



PASSENGTCES' LINE OF PACKETS TO NEW ZEALAND. OWNED BY MESSRS. SHAW, SAVILL & CO.. 34, Leadenball-street, London. The above line of ships are regular jStkSk traders to all the principal ports of jfTgJjyTßv 7* ew Zealand They are clipper ships, *o!3Rr"*jkXelapsed Al at Lloyds, and commanded JUMMmM »y experienced masters. The Bill of Fare is m< st substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and con venient. The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to "Jnw Zealand, payment for which has been guiranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. JjJDTJ CA T lON. Mrs. JOHN MASON, having Removed from Mount Albert and taken the house in Jermyn-street, lately in the occupation of Judge Fenton, is prepared-fo impart instruction in all its branches as heretofore. t ■ The Quarter -will commence on the Ist February. Terms on application,



MMaMMttio«»^iMM«>««aea«affiiiMa»aßWMa^ QjPECIAL NOTICE. « ■* HOT SPRINGS. "•sacli^-EHbssiw MANAIA Will leave the Queen-street "VVhaif on SATURDAY Jammrj 15, at 4 p m., leaving the Hot Springs on Monday trorninf-r at 0 a.m. sharp. Keturn Fares. 103. J. EDWARDS. ATHLETIC SPOKTS. ATHLETIC SPORTS. ELLEKSLIiT~GAKDENS. The Proprietor announces the folio-vying LIST of SPORTS to come off in Eilerslin Gardens on the 20th TNSTANT KMNIVERSAY DAY): THE ANNIVERSARY CUP—A Handicap of three events—viz. : lCVcls, 300 yds, and 600 yds. Ist prize, £15 ; 2nd prize, £5 ; 3rd prize, £2. En trance fee, 10s. FOOT STEEPLECHASE, 1 mile—lst prize, £8 ; 2nd prize .€2; 3rd prize, £1. Entrance fee, ss. TILTING IN TBE RlNG— lst prize, £3; 2nd prize, £1. Entrance fee, 2a 6d. VAULTING WITH TEH POLE— lst prize, £3; 2nd pi ize, £1. .Entrance fee, 2s 6d. In the Anniversary Cup points will he scored as hitherto. EntriPß, with colours, fees, fltid (if Ihe competitor has not run in Auckland before) previous perform ances, must be sent to the undercifrned, in care of Joseph Ellis, Exchange Hotel, on or before Saturday, 22nd instant, at 0 p m. ALFRED KING, Secretary. TO LET, the Business Premises in Ihe occupation of Mr. Asher, Queen-street — Apply on the premis* s OR SALtf, at Ellerslie, a really gf'od »nd well-built new House, of 0 rooms, with every con vc niftico for a family, togpthpr witli large gard'nn will laid out and planted with fruit and ormmental trees only threw minutes' walk from Hl3 Railway .-station, and fronting on to the main road. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, at Pakiri, near Omaha, 83 acres of Land, with large quantity of good Kauri nnd Toiara upon it, beicg- lots 37 and 38, with Creek frontage Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, No 8, Queen-street. RAFTON ROAD HTGH W AjY DISTRICT. Tender* for ronstruction ot "Works in the above district will be received un MONDaY, the 17th, at noon. Plans and Rpeciflcitions to be seen at my office, Canada liuildings JOHN GOOD ALL, OB WANTED, a Nursemaid about 14 years of age, with references. —Apply to Mrs J. 3VT. Plipi-h, Jermyn-street \AJ ANT YD, a Boy for the milk-trade. •»■ Apply to D. Robertson, Grocer, Upper Rymonds-streift. WTNTET), Board and todginglor a single gentlemen.—Address, stating terms, at this office. W~~ "ANTED to Rent, a Four-roomed Cottage, one with sUb'e and paddock pre ferred.— *;-ply io T. 0., >»t thisotlice. WANTKI), a good^Geueral Servant. Apply at once at this office. WAN I ED, by a young Man, Lessons on the Harmonium. —Apply, with terms. B, at this office W "ANTED, Copies of A ucldand Tomahavk, published in IS7o—Apply to " Bog,'' at this office. WANTED, by a respectable elderfy Woman, a situation sb good plain Cook in a hotel rr boarding eattblißbm-nt.—For address apply to Mrs Aladdo- k Chapel square. WANTED, a good H and-Tailoress ; and a Boy Apprentice.—Apply Mr Alwiuger, 38. Vlctoria.Btreet.Sßft. W~~ANTEDJ a" thorough General Servant.—Apply to Mrs E. Wayte, Seaneld View Road. AN I ED, a few good Harvest Hands and (rood Stacker.—Apply to Mr G. McLean St>-r Hotel. Newton. WANTED, a good General Servant. Apply Sta* Hotel, Newton. AJKTED~Known, Board an~d Eesidence for single men opposite the Black Bull Hotel. 15s. per week. WANTED, a couple of respectable young Men aR lodgers, with or without board, in a quiet family near town. Terms moderate.—For address apply at this office. W~ ANTKD, a Man to take the manafrenv nt of an iErated Water Factory inside. To a thoroughly competent man this will be a permanent situation, a> d none other need apply to Mr George ■ leclhiU, Wrllpaley-street. WANTED, by a young person, a situation as Barmaid in or out of town — Address "ME," next Belle View House, Vincent street WANTED, immediately, a first-class General Servant for a Gentleman's fami'y in Wangarei; references required.—Apply to Miss White, Wynyard-Btreet. WANTED, a smart Man, one accus tomed to the Clothing Department.—Apply to J. Levy, Queen-street. WANTED to Let, two comfortable Rooms, furnished or unfurnished ; would suit two or three single men, with or without board. apply at the office of this paper. ANTKD, a Nurse Girl, 14 to 15 years of age.—Apply at this office. ANTED to Let, a furnished Bed room in a private house, nice situation near town ; no children or lodgers.—For address, apply to R.S., office of this piper. ANTED, a strong Boy for the Boot Trade.—Apply to Garrettßros., Wake field-street. WANTED, by a steady respectable younst Man, who has a general knowledee of bookieepi- # a situation in a Wholesale Establish ment or lxrjre Store ; no «.bj»otion to the country.— Address " Volens," at this office. TITANTED to Let, in Victoria v " street, a Two-story Brick Phop and Dwe'ling HouHe.—Apply to T. Thompson, Grocer, Victoria ctreet WANTED to Sell, a Freehold Allotment in Cook-ftreet. Price, £30 Terms easy. —W O'Meara, Union-sireet. \K7 ANTED, a re-engagement as v * Assistant TeßCher in a school or as Daily Governses.—a ddress T», Star rfflce "A^T ANTED, a Boy to make himself ▼ T trenerally useful —Apply to A. E. Isaacs Bon a Vista, Eden Orescent. WANTED, a Young Lady Assistant in a Bchool, Music and English.—Address " Schoolroom," at this office. WANTED to LET, comfortable apar'mentp at Parnell for ono or two young Men with partial Board. Terms moderate.—Apply at the Stab office. TyANTED to Sell, a Lemonade » » and Sodawater Machine, on view at Cochrane and Son's, Fort-street. Y^ ANTED, by a young Lady, a situation as usoful companion or Nursery Governess; sulary not so mnch an object as a com or able home.—« ddrfss 7YX, *t this office. T^T ANTED to Rent, in Auckland, » » for a term of years commodious premises, suitable for the Wine, Spirit, Crated Water business *pply by letter to M & Co., at this office. WANTED, a situation by a person who thoroughly understands the manage ment of ►beep and cattle ; sood colonial experience Letters addressed "Shepherd," care of Mr J.M French, 252, Queen-street, will receive prompt atten tion WANTED, the General Publfclo know that J. Alwinger Tailor (late from France and Germany), has commenced business in his new premises, No. 38, Victoria-street, »here he hopes to meet with such support as his knowledge and attention to business, and civility to his customers shall command. Gentlemen's and Bove' Suits made to order. Repairs, dyeing, and cleaning, in all its branches, executed at the shortest notice, WA N T"ED~Married Couples to Know, that I have Just Opened 85 NEW SETS of BROOCHES and EARRINGB. They wil] be on view in my window if not sold. F. H. LBWISSON, tvUiui-Muu. AtidJud



Wi NTT ED, a Man to clean out a \V> 11.—Apply to Joseph Moses, Leviaihan Clothing Establishment. WAN TED~Known, that a single Latly or Gentleman can be accommodated with a Furnished Bedroom at Mrs Me Arty, Albert-street, near Young Men's Christian Association. "O7 ANTED, a good General Servant; • * references required. —Apply to Mrs Malcolm Banks, at Epsom, throe doors beyond the Junction. WANT FD, a Nursemaid; also, a g^od General Sfrv*Et —Apply Auckland Registry office, .junction of Qa?en and Grey-streets. WANTED, a Chainman.—Apply No 34, N.Z. Insurance Buildings. ANTED, a Handy Man for Kitchen work.—P. Gorman, Star Hotel, Albert-street. WANTED. — PERSONAL. —If this should meet the eye any Fgentleman w-vniirg Clothing, he will please call at Tho PanOieon, and hear of something to his advantage. —Ford, Potter, and Co. W "ANTED, a General Servant"— A pply to Mrs C. A, Harris, Franklin Koad. ANTED, a good GenerafServant; must understand cooking.—Apply at ffm. Gaibraith's. Wel'esley-strcet W" ANTED, a good General Servant. —' pply to Mrs Mowbray, Parncll. Refer ences requited AN^TED, a Circular Hand, -who keeps his own saws ; also, a Fireman.— Apply to M. TT^JRoe, Onehunga A~~WPMPFCTABT~'E Young Girl is il"sirouH of pjvincr hor services in return for v Passn<?o <o Melbourne, cither to-a Lady with or with out- children, or an Under Stewardess—Address AWV Xowirinrkct Pnit-offifp ""WTANTED, a thoroughly efficient " . Ftnreronn — Apniy i" own handwriting1, iind ptntlru reference to "Pox 11, Post-office. W* A KTED, Students for Civil, Mechanical. Architectural, and Ship T?raw in£r by ft Civil 'Fiiginoer In practice.—Apply at the of lice of t.lis imper. \fU ANTED to Let, a House in Sea v V fipi,] view. — Apply at Bennett's Drapery WnrchotlFC. 154. Qiippn-sITPOt Xxr a » T E D, * * Intending Purchasers of Biding Saddles and Bridles, &c, to inspect my 50s. Saddle, and (is. 6d. Bridle; by far the best value in Auckland. All other (roods proportionately cheap, Save the importer's profit, by buying direct from W. S. Jones, Wholesale and Ptetail Saddler, Importer and Manu facturer, Queen-street. WA NTED X NWN, that the"Re pairs of Sewlne Machines will still be carried on and a few ft the highest clatsooes kept on Sale at tho Fitiincr i-hoti. shortland-street WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling coft. Music and other Binding done in beßt styIe.—WILLIAM L?:YS, Machine Ruler aud Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Office, Wyndhaui street. WANT aD, 600 tons of UJd Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Load, Mußtz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Kope, and liny?. : also, Bottles, Caet-tu* < lotbing, *c" it BAT3YE a CO.'P London Marine Store- Quick's liuildin?s, Elliott-street, Auckland.—S. Mobs, Manager W~~A N TE D KNO W N that J'MOBRISON iB prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— AddroßS Newton Koad. WANTED K~N~O WN, ALEX JAS. BROWN, Woßßnto Man's AncniTKCT. is preparing d<Bipns and working draw injfH ior Villa l«Psi(if-nrOB, Farm-houses, Cottages, &c , *.c., at a low nominal charge, lor ihc< advantage of small capitalihtn. Estima'ed quantities acd cost of work supplied free.—Private residence, TJnion-street, Auckland. ANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber. Posts, Bails, halings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &c, at the lowt-st po»siV)le prices, at Yard, Brt-altwater Boad. All. orders attended to with despatch. ANI ED iiiSOWJN, that D. Goldib Is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, inclndlrg Sashes, I'oors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House locks. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron- T>;irk and Bluo Gum Laths, Shingles, isc. ,kc, at tho T!wc;;t market piice, at his Yard , Custom-house Ipeut. £i pT REWARD Tie above reward will be paid to any person who will «iv« >uch information as will lead to a conviction of the pcrfon or persorjs itho d posited in the Intake on Junuaty 4th a quantity of Kotten Onions, Bananas Oranges, and other refuse from premises in Queen street. GKO. GOLDIE, Inspector of Nuisances, &c. "pEEMANENT NOTICE. £1 REWABD. The ahove reword will be paid to any person who will give such information as will lea<i to a conviction nf any person depositing Refuse of a filthy or offensive nature in the Intake. aeo. GOLBiE, Inspector of Nuisances, <&c. NOTICE.— The public are hereby cautioned against giving credit to my wife, for I will not be responsible for any debts that she may contract. -Thomaß Powley, jun., Abercrombie-street. TCTLET, the Shop occupied by Mr T. Barnett, Pork Butcher, opposite the Thistle Hotel.— *pply to T. Barnett, Fork Butcher, next City Hall rpONIC SOL-FA CHORAL UNION. Members.will meet for Practice on FRIDAY, 14th January, at the usual time and place. FOUND, two White Shirts.—Apply at this office. LOST on the 12th instant, between Mr H. Martin's residence. Mount Albfrt, and Fpper Oueen-street a Paisley fchawl.-The finder will be lewardei by leave same at Nevada Hotel, or at Mount Albert. LOST, on Thursday, 6th instant, be tween Mr R Taylor's and St. John's College, one Cornelian Pendant and Guinea Piece.— Anyone returning the same to Mr R. E. Isaacs, Fort-street, wi 1 be .rewarded. OUND, a Locket.—The owner can have the samp, by giving d* smptlon, and pay ing expanses.—Apply by letter to X, at this office. FOR Immediate Sale, in consequence of the owner going to America, 6 miles from tnwn, on a #ood mettaled road, free from tolls, a Compact Little Homestead of 23}£ acres of rif>h alluvial Boil, divided into C paddocks, in gras« and crop, together with B-roomed Verandah Cottage, Cow-house, Stable, Cart-shed, Tool-house, Fowl house, &c. &c. Also, the FHrni'ure, Stock, and Orop, concistiDg of a well got stack of about 8 tons of Oaten Hay, % an acre of Potatoes, % an acre of Mangolds. Orchard and Garden, 1^ acres, contain ing about 200 choice fruit trees, &c., ha. Spring cart and dr*y, 2 sets of harness, ploughing ge *r, pkmgh. ' chaff-cutter, tools, good working horse, cow 2 heifers, dairy utensils, &c , &c. Price for the lot, £500. R C. GREENWOOD, Land and Commission A^ent, Market House. T>OYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. This Company's Book or Sheet Almanacs, for the year 1876, can be obtained on apj lication. OEO. W. JONES, Agent. > Office : Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-street. Ist January, 1876. /^ROWIT~WINC*SS GOLD~MINING \J COMPANY (LIMITED). A Call (the sixth) of One Shilling per Share has this diy been made on the c*pit<il of the above-namftd C imp *ny, payable to the secretary at the office of the Company, Bank Buildings. Auckland, on or before the 28th day of January, 187 ft. 1 H. W. HEATH, Secretary. Auckland, 7th January, 1876.



"pHINOE OF WALES THEATRE. NOTICE.—This populor place of amusement is unavoidably CLOSKD, in order to giv* every oppor tunity for the Munagemo t to produce Charles WeiSfUtleign's (ireat Prize Drama of THE &MAUGH RAN, iv a thorough and complete manner. OPENING NIGHT—SATURDAY, JANUARY 15 Box plan now open at Upton's. jni I r V H a" L L~ Glorious Success of tho Extraordinary NATATOS, THE MAN-FISH! GRAND RECEPTION ov AND HIS TALENTED COMPANY! EVERY EVENING AT 8 O'CLOCK. Popular Prices—First, 3s; Second, 2s ; Third, Is. Doors open at 7 30, commence at 8 oT olock sharp. WILSON'S PALACE AMPHITHEATRE AS.D GRAND CIRCUS HAS ARUIVJLD By the Mikado from San Francisco, NUMBERING THIETY ARTISTES (Tev I/Adiks and Twkhty Gents), Each a Bright Particular Star in their different Specialities. A LARGE STUD OF HIGHLY-TRAINED AND EDUCATED HORSES That have been acknowledged by all who have wit nessed their performances, to bo AS NEAR PERFECTION AS POSSIBLE. IP?" The Manager. JoH « WILSON, Will rely entirely on the inert-a of his Circus JSntertaiumeut for the patronage of the public. THE AMPHITHEATRE "Will be fitted up with especial care for tho comfort of Visitors, and THE GRAND INITIAL PERFORMANCE Will ba given on MAEKET SQUAB E, TO-NIGHT! TONIGHT! FACTS SPEAK FOR THEM-ELVES, aod when we assert that wo have a splendid, talcn ed and com plete Circus, both in performers aud hor>es, we only state fact? that have been proved and acknnwlfgcd by the PUBLIC, the PRE^S, and the PROFESSION. Since our last visit to Auckland, ten years ago, wo have visited almost every part of the Old and New World, and have recoiVKi the pltudlts of millions; of course, many of them coming several times, for so varied, bo interesting, and so amusing is so our enter tainment that nobody ever tires of it. Remembering how well you patronised us, and so deeply do we appreciate ycur kindness that we feel determined to outdo all our former efforts, and produce «n enter tainment worthy of your support. Wilson's Circu3 has became a household word nearly all over the world to (big and little). Ah ! yes, many big orjes were little enough when their hewts beat double tattoo when our grand circus, headed by the band chariot, the capirisoneu horses, the cunning little ponies, and the old clown "burst m their view.1' Here lhe scenes of the past,the "early days,"return to their memory, joyous souls with bright beaming faces, old age with its contented smile, youth with all its sounding gladness, and virgin hippy childhood screamingl with delight, al] turning out to WELCOME WILSON'S GRAND CIRCUS. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. NEXT TUESDAY EVENING, At half-past 7 o'clock, MR. P. G. E W I N G T O N Will Lecture on "PHILIP THE SECOND OF SPAIN." Syllabus: PHILIP'S CHARACTER, a> d Marriage to the Bloody Queen Mary—Fhilip at an Auto-da-fe in Spain. THE SPANISH INQUISITION—The Dismal Cell- The Mysterious Figure—The Miserable Viotims. THE SPANISH ARMADA —The Surprise—The Fight—The Storm. " Such night in England ne'er had been, Nor e'er again shall be."— Macaulay. PHILIP'S BAND OF ASSASSINS- Koyal Victims— His Last Illness—Dreadml Death—Review of hie Reign. Admission, 6d. Procepds in aid of Mount Eder Sunday-school Building Fund. Tickets to admit two to four Lectures and an En tertainment, 25.60T Tickets can be obtained from Messrs, Upton & Co., Champtaloup, and Wayte. Dr Ellis will Lecture in February, and the Rev. P. H. Cornford in March. ■pNTERTAINMENTinthe Hallo* JLi Youni? Men's Christian Association on FRI DAY EVENINO next, 14th instant, Proce* dB to buj New Books for the Library. Ist Part-Dissolving Views of some be«uiiful Irish Scenery, by Mr. Dennes Pianist, Mr. Butsehkow. 2i>d Part— Pianc Solo, " Kattilcen Mavourneen," Mr Butschkow: Soog, "The Dear Little Shamrock." Mrs Homer Fantasia (Hungarian), Madame Moller; Son?. "Ms Villain Home," Mr Biinsdtn ; Song, "What shall! sinjj to thee," Miss A Moller; Piano Solo (Oorts Diva), Mr Butschkow; Son?, " SweftSineings nirds,' with variations, Mr Chapman ; Solo (Piano) M->d*me Moller; Song, "The Mountetauk" Mr Harding: God Save tin* Queen. Admission, Is each; to com mence at 8 o'clock sharp. CA E. LT O N ACADEMY, HOBSON-STREET, IS NOW OPEN. January 10, 1876. *I(|S. REWA D. — Lost, in tht -L* " Domain, on January 8, a God Eardrop.— Finder will please leavn the same with J. & J. Dickey I"O be Disposed of, a large private L*dies School ia Auckland. -Apply at th( office of this paper. STRAWBERRIES and OKEAM7oi O the finest quality, dally, at Mason Bros.' Parne Nurseiy. PORS A L E To Arrive, per « Carnatic.' 1 3-cwt Steam Hammer 1 Power-geared (.Tilling Machino 1 28ft bed, Uin centre, ecrew-cutting Gap Lath 1 16ft „ 9£ 1 15ft „ 9| „ „ '* 1 Plauing Machine, to plane 10ft x 3ft, and">a?L in Bft deep on the table, golf-acting on th horizontal vertical, »nd ai gnlar cuts 1 Do do, 4ft x 2ft. and txke in 2ft deep BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO. MISSING FRIENDS MARY ATCHISON, who arrived by the Dove Castle, may receive a Letter, and hear something t her advantage, by calling upon Mrs Alfred Ledgei at the? last house on the Alten_Eaad —-



!'T I G H S' 0 H 0 0 L. JLJL (SYMOSDS-STREET. CONDUCTED BY MRS. SIfATLE GEORGE. This Institution, devoieO to the thorough Edu.-a --tion of Girls, and to the Preparatory Training of Hoys will re-open after tbe Christinas vacation on TUESDAY, the 23th instant. The healthy and central position of the High School; the Jarge, lofty, and well-ventilated class rooms, which are fitted witl\ every requisite for the most improved and successful muthods of instruction, under duly qualfi.d Teachers and Professors; the spacious Play-ground which possesses » croquet lawn, swings, and a trapeze, form advantages which it is believed are no where else available lor Female Education in Auckland. The Kees, payable quarterly in advance, rarcgs from one to live guineas, according to age aud departments entered. Two Pupil Teacierß require!. RAND BLACK CHAPTER OF IRELAND, No. 149. An Emergency Meeting- of th* above Chapter will take place This Evening (Wednrsda>) at the Hall, Tvewton, at 7.30 p.m., when every member is requested to attend. By order of theS.K.C. January 11, 1876. "\TEWTON" GRAMMAR SCHOOL, 131 PITT-STBEET, NKWTON, Late Auckland Western Academy. Krv. Pbter Mason, B.A. Duties will be resumed on MONDAY, the 24th nstant. Pupils prepared for the Law, Civil Service, and Scholarship Examinations. An .Evening Class. "Mason's Geography of New Zealand." Fourth Thousand. NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY. Tbe Ordinary Half-yearly Meeting oE Shareholders will be held at the offices of the Comply, New Zea land Insurance Buildings, Queen-strePt, Auckland, at 2 p.m. TO-MORROW (Wed/iesdny), to receive Ore Report and elect two Directors and two Auditora in the. room of those retir ng. The Transfer Boohs wi 1 be closed from the 29th instant until the 12tti January, 1870. By order of the Board, GEOEGE P. PIECE, Manager. Auckland, December 27, 1875. & DAME MOLLER will resume her singing i>rd Piai o LfFSOs on MONDAY nest, 10th inft. —The Hermitage, Princes-stre-t. OTRTYEDTfrom a paddock in York k3 street, Parnell, a Brown Horse with white star on forehead, white hind feet.—The finder will be re warded on rcturninc it to Mr Owen Jone°, Parnell. fy§ RS LEWIS'S fcemi-nary for j.w| Young Ladies >'psora House. Onehunga Road. School Duties will be resumed Monday, 24th ii-st. MiSS HILL'S Pupils will resume their Studies on Wednesday, February 2. Hobson-mreet January 8,1W5. Vy ill iam xy ilso.n,1 Invites the attention of his customers and the public generally to an unusually large assortment of SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS AND MILLINERY, JUST OPENED U P, Comprising' the following special lines:— THREE CASES LADIES' AKD MISSES' LEGHORN HATS, In all the Newest Shapes, from 2s 6d . each; ONE CASE SLEEVELESS JACKETS AND CAPES ; NEW TUSSORE AND COLORED DRESS SILKS; .DRESS MATERIALS In every fashionable texture; ONE CASE BEADED & PLAIN YAH LACES, From 6d per yard ; ONE CASE SILK. TIES, COLLAEETTES, ii . SCAKFS, RUFFLES, &c. NEW MILLINERY MATERIALS; NEW DEESS TEIMMINGS; A. Large and Choice Lot of REAL OSTRICH FEATHERS, FLOWER 3, WREATHS, &c, All marked extremely low; LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S UNDERCLOTHING; A Large Selection of BABY-11NKK, TiATVrtS* AND CHILDEEN'S STAYS, CRINOLINES, ETC. ; NEW HOSIERY AND GLOVES. WILLIAM WILSON, 204 & 206, QUEE N - STEIET, AUCKLAND AND AT POLLEN-6TREET, THAMES. A UCKLAND MODEL TRAINING X3L SCHOOL. In Ujsion with the Society of Arts, r London. ; CHORAL HALL BYMONDS-3TEBET. ) The next Quarter will Commence on MONDAY ; 24th January. ' Full particular* may be obtained on application at [ the School, on andader Mond«y. thel7:h i> s ant ) JOsIiH M^RTTN, __^ Head Master. A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM- J\. MAR S HOOL. (Affiliated to the University of >ew Zealund). The First Quarter will comni' nee on WEDNES DAY, 2nd February. FaRQUBAR MACRATC, i . He ad Master. T^AITEMATA ELECI ORATE. PUBLIC MEETING. A Public Meeting of the Electors, Frlpnds, and Supporters of DR LEE will be h*ld at the Devonport 0 Hall, North Shore, on FRIDAY EVENING, the 14th instant, at 8 o'clock, c c " —— ! — 'IPO LET, with immediate possession the Shops lately occupied by M- Dyson, Drapar. Queen-street— a pply to R. Home, Insurance 1 Buildmg3. m o o a~e~p~e~nTt~e~s~s. o Tenders for Repairs and Shingling a House in fi Bheridan-Btrect, wIU be rcceiVedjomil Frjdaxngxk=.



FttIDAY, JANUARY 14. WALNUT pTTn O F 0 RT E. FIJI CURIOS. VALUABLE CENTRE TABLE. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. THE subscribers will sell at the Mart. Fort street, on Friday next, 14th inscant, at 11 o'clock, Valuable Walnut Trichord Pianoforte by Bora, nearly new; handsome Centra Table, mass.ye and veTy much carved : Crimson Silk Curtails ; Elegant Electro Plated Candle ; Walnut.Piano forte by lialph Allison and Sons ; Cedar Loo Table ;'l>inner Service ; fcuperior Cut Glastware, comprising Champagne, Claret, iiouk. aod Wine Gl.sses; set Decanters; Met&l Dish Covers; Lamps, Bookshelves, Carpets, Chest Drawers, Bedsteads, etc.,.etc, Also, 10 Bags IC Sugar Hji Curios, ex Southern Cross SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. ;^^ Auctioneers. B. TONES ] [R. C. CARR. TO-MORROW. FIJI MAIZeT" FIJI MAIZE! ALONGSIDE THE CUTTER • LGELIA.' B. TONES & CO. . WILL sell To-morrow at half-past 10 o'clock, alongside the Cutter Lrella, from Fiji, 400 bags Maize, a private sample. B. TONKS.J lE. C. CARE. TO-MOEROW. TRADE SALE. TOBACCOS, NEW SEASON TEAS, HOPS, SUGAR, OILMEN'S STOKES, WHITE LEAD, FAINTS, ETC. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell on Thnrsday next, at 11 o'clock, TOBACCOS : 10 %-boxes Venus, 10's 10 %-boxes (Jygent's, 10*6 20 %-boxes Victory, 10's 21 %-boxes Vindex, 10s TEAS: 50 X-ehests Canton, No 91 •W „ ~ „ 17 25 „ Samoa „ 27 25 „ „ „ 60 26 „ Amoy „33 The above are really Choice Teas, and well worthy of attention SUGAR: 10 tons White Crystal?, small mats 5 tons Light Yellow Crystals, small mats 5 tons Fiji assorted, good samples HOPS: 10 bales good Callfornian OILMEN'S STORES : Keiller's Marmalade Crossc and Blackwell's Salad Oils Kelller's Confections, Pickles, Saucoi Dried Fruits, &c. PAPER: . 20 bales Grey and Brown White Tea and Newspaper Paper Bags 60 tons Coarse Salt 5 cases ttiiglis-h tfacon 5 cases Colonial Bacon At twelve o'clock. PAIHTS: "White. Black, Stone, Yellow Buff, Gre«n, Blue Red (in 2 3 ana 4. b tins) White Lead—s tons assorted qualities Whiie Ziuc—2 tons THURSDAY, JANUARY 13. At Two o'Clock. THAT FAST SAILING YACHT, •MORNING STAR.' HHHE subscribers will sell on the _L Queen-street Wharf, near the Watermen's Steps, on Thursday next, 13th instant, at 2 o'clock, The well-known Yacht MORNING STAR. This boat carries nearly 12 tone, or 50,000 shingles ; is weil found, and has just lately been overhauled. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. Auctioneers. TUESDAY, JANUARY 18. At 11 o'Clock. CONSIGNMENT of AMERICAN CHAIRS. GEO. W. BINNEY, FAVOURED with instructions from the importer, will sell by public auction, at th« Corn Exchange, at 11 o'clock sharp, on Tuesday, the 18th instant, i a() CASES CHAIBS, ex Mikado, In loti to J- uv suit the trade. The auctioneer would especially call the attention of the tr.de. hotel keepers, parties furnishing, and others to this Uureserved Sale of really first-class »rtlcl«s. rs he goods were selected in an American m innfactory, solelj for this market, by an undoubted judge of our requirements, and the name of the maker, " Hal* and Co ," is a guarantee of none but a first-class article be'ng offered. The assortment consists of Windsor, Washington, Bent Bar, Ladies' Dlnintr, Bpindle Grecian, Astor, York. English, Bock ing. Children's Table. Kotary Office, Oak Ppriag, Caninet, Library, Nurse, Extension Arm, Rustic and Moulded Chairs, in every variety and pattern; 3 doa. Cradles, 1 dozen Washat*ndi, ALSO, 2 Bed-room Suites. Terras liberal at sale. THURSDAY," JANUARYIJT " _________ PERFUMERY, ESSENCES, POMAPFS, ETC., FROM THE CELFBE.ATRD HOUKE OF PRTCE AND CO. ({.ATE PRIC4 A*D GOSNELL), HATTON GARDEN, LONDON. E. & H. ISAACS / . v; \-\ A.YE much pleasure in announcing J-L that they »re instructed to submit bypubdo auction, at tbeir rooms. Fort-street, on Thursday nut, 13th January, at 11 o'clock, QC^SKSof the following well-Vnown G0OD«l con •s sisting of—Marr.,w Oil, PhiUcome, Corfetioue Bears G»ea«e, Ctraassian Cream, Bair OH, PastiW Golden Cream ; Fancy Glass Boxes containing Perfum ery H-icey aoap, Toeth Paste and Powder, Naval »nd M«l't»ry -hiving Boap, Urn.juice and Glycerine, Glove Cleaner, Rosewater, F«ncy Soap, Toilet Vinegar' Jockey Club, Ttoaddeti*. Franglpani. Cold Ce'rn. Queen's Odonto, Perfumed Fruits, Marking Ink' Smelung Silts, Perfumed Cruets, Magic Furniture Polißh, Mixture for Spraics and Burns, Hair Restorer, Cochineal, Spirits of Hartshorn, Sells of Lemon Mi k of Koses, Dog Soap, Turkey sponge, Fans, l\u1^ ww 4 d'r> Glvoerine» Complexion Mixtures Florida Water, Essences of Herbs, and Cordial*. Also, a large variety of Noveltisg in the above line. The Auctioneer specially invitwi the Trade's atten tion to this sale, as the whole are t* be *old. Without the slightest reserve. THURSDAY, JANUARY 13. HAND OME RIMU BOOK-CASE, AND CSEFFONIBR, CARPETS, Halk MaTTRASSES, HOUSEHOLD PURNiIUBE, &c. f &c, &o. H^jffE subscribers have reoeived ih -1 structions from Mr Melton, to sell at hig reßirtfcn^e, Wfl e B l. y-str«?e6, next door totheycunjr Men s Christian As-oolatfan Booms, on Thurediv next, 13th insant, at 11 o'< lock, % The HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, oompriaing- Bandsomo Rimu Bookcaße and Ch*fflonirr, Bruaf els Oarp -t B , Gilt Mirror. Bimlj Cbeffionier! Choic« Eiig avings, L^mps, Loo TabJe, Wamut Couch Hair-stated Rooking Cnair, Mahoinii.y Arm-chair, Loune«, Curtains, Fenders and Fire-irons Fiji (Jurioe, Revolver and Case, Oilcloth, Stair Carpet, Sofa. Book-shelves, Iron B^dßteaas. SuperiorH»irMattresses Palliasses Toiles Glasses, Mahogany Chest Drawers' Mahogany Four-post Bedstead, Hair aaU Sprinff Mattrasses, Dressinjj Tablea, WwTh* ■ BUudu and Ware, Kitchen UtenailiT&c.»*«^l! SAMUEL OOCHR^_L_LflQg^_,