■■ ■■■'■■; oudoit. Nov. ISth.—A Reutd ieiegram 1 *f_,-; Calcutta stales that later ftc< tots say ■■ ««'•' 127a k>o 7HM-ai)U^ perished -A ring the ifLi'.jui' wini'ii passed through Eastern -"'itXar.'ti '•"''' the 31st Oc-tohor. The Govcrri .• is taking active steps for relief .of ' _jib distressed popufation of the ' dis trict- ■-

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESroK)__T).. GRAHAMESTOWN, tl,s day FIRING FOR REPRESENTAIVES. In tlio firing for cholco*o( represcitativcs by the A.C, xnon, Constablo Blako iade 87, McConnoH 7S, Gordon 78. MINES. The City of London tribute (ohn's), lodged 70 oz.s. more to-day, makingi total yield from 160 tons of 195 ozs. 13 d*ts., of incited sold. The Ressy, from 2 tons, got 2 cs. 15 dwts. SERIOUS ACCIDENT. An accident happened in the Alhrnia, mine last nighty Dan Whclan was wtking in the winze when in conse(]iience c the breaking of a rope, a bucket* of stir fell 40 feet, and after striking the sides ( the winze fell on his head, inflicting amgly scalj) wound. He was taken to the hospital. The skull is apparentlysnot injured, and ho is progressing favouraly. COROMANDEL, this di MINING NEWSr The Kapanga water-wheel, 300 ft. blow the surface, for winding and lifting *_ter from the winze, is completed, and -\vrks splendidly. The mines generally malj a start again after the New Year. PERSONATION. \ The man charged with personation tvs morning, Major Keddell prosecuting, \U committed for trial by the Supreme Coiuj DUNEDIN, this day. DONALD REID JOINS THE MINISTRY.

Donald Reid goes north to-day, to joi the Ministry, as Minister of Lands ail Immigration. It is understood that J. P. Maitlaiu Resident Magistrate of Milton, will 1) appointed Chief Commissioner of the Wast Land Board of Otago. MR. MACANDREW'S PROPOSED VISIT TO ENGLAND. The " Clutha Lender" says : Mr. Macau drew is ready to go home, * but ;s delayed by Sir George Grey's,, illness. SirnGeorge Grey now telegraphs he will bo ia Auck land in a few days to make final rrange nicuts." THE CASE OF ATTEMPTED MUR DER BY W. WALKEH. The principal evidence in Walker's case was given by the sister of the little girl assaulted. Barbara Maud Tera Lyard, eight years old, the next witness, was not sworn. She said she lived in High-street.. On Christinas Day Mr Walker took the baby hy the arms and legs, and threw it on the floor on its head, and broke its leg. 'When he did this, witness tried to get the lriby from him. Her mother also tried to get tho baby from him. Witness ran out of tlie house, and cried out. She saw a lot of people in the street. Some boys and men asked her what she was crying for. She told them that Mr Walker threw the baby on the floor. Some of the men and ladies went into the house. He threw the baby on the lloor three times. Cross-examined : This took place in tlie little front-room. There was a sofa in the room. Prisoner was lying down on the floor playing with the baby ; at other times when he was playing with it he would tak« it up by the arms and legs. I have seen tipsy people. Prisoner appeared to bo tipsy that day. Before dinner he was not tipsy. It was after dinner and before tea that he threw the baby down. He went to sleep after dinner, and when he woke up he. played Avith tho baby. He caught mother "by tho hair, and pulled a lot of her hair out.

Mr. Brown, medical practitioner, stated that he was called to the prisoner's house about half-past eight on the evening of Christmas Day.;. Witness was asked to go aud see a child that \vas said to. have been hurt. The child was lying, apparently unconscious, on a sofa in the front room" downstairs. Witness ex nmined the child,-and found a bruise on the right skte of the head ; the right collar bone was broken*, the left" collar-bone dis located. There were bruises on the body, and on both elbows.; the right leg was broken between the ancle and knee, and upon examining the eyes, the witness found the pupils very much contracted and im movable. In a few hours the child recovered consciousness, after having been sick The child is at present avc.l, and out of danger from the immediate effects of the injuries. Witness heard the little girl Barbara's evi dence read, and would consider her account consistent .with the nature of the injuries. Cross-examined: Witness did not con sider the injuries occasioned by a slight fall. . Prisoner committed for trial. Bail lixed, himsjlf, £100; two sureties; £50 each. NAPIER, this day. ALLEGED ILLEGAL ACTION OF RETURNING OFFICEKS. rhc Hon. H. R. Kussell, and 1. Sutton, both purpose petitioning the Governor as to alleged illegal proceedings of the Returning UHiccra m ridings, praying that in conse quence the elections mj»V be declared void. A tierce controversy _ s going on in the Herald" and "Telegraph," re Provincial atlrerfisiiig. The "Herald" is wroth at not obtaining the contract, although supporting tue Government, and therefore looked on it 88 8 right. It also charges the "Telegraph" with overrating its circulation. The public are exceedingly amused, but lament that newspapers should be bringing their private matters before the public. ILLNESS OF SIR DONALD MCLEAN. ;&ir Donald McLean is very ill. Last niglit the doctors were in constant attend ance. JHs state causes Very great anxiety to his friends. Dr Spencer publishes in the /'Telegraph," JUll correspondence with the Primate, on Church matter, showing that information which was sent by the Primate to a section of clergy had been kept back from the parishioners against the Primate's wish. [PRESS AGENCY.] WANGANUI, this day.ffl CRICKET. At a meeting of cricketers, it was decided to invite the All England team here.

ON MONDAY NEXT.

The first day of the neAv year will Tie regarded by the majority of Aucklanders as a general holiday. Numbers of pleasure parties, excursions, and amusements have been projected. THE DOMAIN.

The majority of the schools, under the direction of their superintendents and teachers,.will form into-procession at the corner of Wellesley and Queen-streets, and march to the Domain. Mr Enoch Wood ■will act as commander-general on the occa sion. Another scene of life and pleasure Will be the

ELLERSLIE GARDENS, Where a number of races of various descrip tions, and soma old-fashioned,, pports will «Xi held,according to the yrpgyftmnw JLeSjUQtI

i va ■ m , VOLUNTEERS SS S T he EnS¥"*«> and Artaiery men vm take all excursion, with their excellent liuc.ml toehold their annual picnic The JN«iti\e Volunteers will meet their milittrv brethren of Auckland, as they'did S a former occasion. y n a

w-ii * i EXCURSIONS spots ot interest on Monday. The reader Anil have opportunities of visiting the snu tiful retirement of the Hot Sprinfs, by Se An.no MiUbank, Rotonkhann, Y s J_ Argyle, and to Riverhead by the Scotchman. Holiday trips will also be made to Tairua, Takapuna and Woodside, by tlio Steam IW Com- ElB b0a I ts; lals1als0' toWaiuku, aiamikau Heads, and adjacent spots of interest, by there will bo ample means of spending Ncu Year's Day in whatever manner pei° sons may be pleased to spend it. either by land or water. J

WRECK OF THE AIROLO OF LIVER POOL.

lUX Helena brings up the mate and the csok of the brigantiue Airolo of Liverpool, which was shipwrecked at Savage Island October 10th. Tlie mate Mr. Whitton, lias furnished us with the following particulars • ihe Airolo sailed from Liverpool 24- years ago for a trading voyage to tlie" South lacihc, under command of Captain Scott. She was captured by the French about 10 months ago for trading among the Lower Archipelago without the Protectoral fla". She was sent on to Sydney and the Captain imprisoned in Tahiti where lie escaped and rejoined his vessel in Melbourne. The Airolo started from Sidney on her last voyage on the 3rd of July. She called at Newcastle, and then at Napier, which port she left, on the Bth. Sep. bound to .Tonga, Lay there a week, and went onto Savage Island, traded there two or three days. On Oct. 10th. while standing in close the wind fell away light, and then came in from the sea and drove the vessel on the reef, on the west side of the island where she soon became " a total wreck. The crew and among all the cargo and moveables were saved wit! lout difficulty. The captain and two of the crew stayed on the scene of the wreck, and tlie rest came across to Samoa, where they took passages ill different vessels. The Airolo belonged to Messrs Jno. S. De Wolfe & Co., ' of Liverpool. She was insured, but In what oilioe or for what amount is uncer tain. She was built in Nova Scotia, in 1870, and was classed for 2 years in American Lloyd's in 1574.

HORSE RACE.

(PER STAR CARRIER PIGEON)

\ NORSK race came oil" at Ellerslie this fternoon between- Mr Hill's Gladstone, Md Mr Kdgar's The Don. Both arc well nowu " timber toppets," but the race w;is :» decide the superiority in point of speed 11 the Hat. The distance was half-a-mile, ud each hoifie carried 9st. : Tirize' £50 a *10.

The start was made at 3.30. They got <X together* Gladstone rather ahead, but 'he Don stuck to him, and shooting out athe iinish won by half a length. THE RESULT. MM. Edgar's b.g. The Don (Thorpe).. 1 M A. H. W. Hill's b.g. Gladstone 2 ime : 53 sees.

To Temperance Hall concert of this evening) propes to be one of special interest, as tlio pro graimc i* very attractive. Another entertain nieins announced for Monday. Til Temperance. Variety Troupe will Rive a Xo'wyear entertainment oh Mondauvtiiuiift at tlia ftrnell Hall, as per announcement, and the proclda of: tliis e.venincr at the Younic ATen's Cliripan Association, will be given to the funds Of thdrum anjjj. life hand. Vitors to Auckland during the holiday, shoijl not fail to walk through the Arcades Thcroprietors invite strangers to inspect theiistock, though they may not imme diacy wish to purchase. They pride thei.plvcs on keeping the largest variety of Gpets in New Zealand. Their excel lent vorkmanship has elicited a demand for icir Furniture from Australia, the Cabiet Department being under the man^ement of Mr R. Cranwcll, wliosc long !Xj)crience enables him to give great satisetion. —Just Landed, Floor Cloths for Siirs, Halls and Rooms; Fancy 4 Pat tern .'hina Mattings, Linoleums, Carpet and [earth Rugs; Pier Glasses, Walnut Loo \bles, Toilet Sets, etc. etc. Country Scttl's should purchase at the " Crrv Hal: Aticaok," us they can obtain so main»f their requirements at one establish ment. A Liberal Discount to cash pur chase] during the holiday season at HOLIAVAY & GaBLICK'S, (.^iieen-street. —[Aft.] Tho; K])lendid home-cured and dairy-fed hams re now in splendid order for cutting. They tiy Ij-j had at Is, per lb., at Barnctfs City JJaconnd Pork Pic Manufactory, Queen-street. Call <'il sec them for yourselves before Christns.—[Advt.]

THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY. DECEMBER 30, 18T6.



171 POM HOUSE SEMINARY, NEAR \k 1 ONKHUNGA, ': Conducted m Mfts. Lewis. Firs Quarter of 1877, will Commence MON DAY, Jnnary 22. % . . .. ~ Vactlcies for Boarders. An assisting Pupil require. tTIOTED ME T HODIST FREE \J liURCir, junction of Pitt and Vincent strcets-Divine Service every Lords Day.— Mornii;. at 11; Evening, at 0.30. TTTjNE - STREET HALL "H UN DA V J_J SItVICES, conducted by Samuel JSclger, BA Jc 31.— Morning: " The Coming of God into tl World." livening: " Pleasure without Sin : Ti Christian Eight to Enjoyment m Ufo. N K.-'lc Evening Service, this and two.follow ing' SujlttJ'S, will commence at 0.15, closing at 8 as usub nvfErL'OlTinßK. — Divine Service at SS tfi usual hours to-morrow. Suhjecte:- Morniin "The Baptism of Jesus. Even ing: "foe End of the Year. mITISUNJJAY EVENING SEttVICTS JL -vdl be held To-morrow night,, in the Ha I ofthe *uhk Men's Christian Association, fioin 8 to- & All are invited. beats .bice, jno S U|%N^EW¥--fRESWTpIAN N r'URCH -The Rev. D. W. Runciman, of Leslie icot and, will conduct Divine Service in ifeFfeEPHEN 'S PRESI3 YTERIAN O CIUUCH, Ponsonby HalL-Dlvine bervice atC. 30. — r . "TiriSLEYAN CHURCH, North Shore, hifdfn^eHatt (conducted by Mr. Lawry) com liicncinFat 11 o'clock. . _ .- TVTFSLEYAN CHURCH, Union-street. ISIS? at 6.30, Mr. Wykcs.^____ T-rfF^BT^T TSRiMifIVEIIETHODIST CHURCH, 6.30, Rev.«>W. Haii'is. _ — *r* aTt in and see the nice patterns in making up for them but they look an 1



W At? oE,?.' a NursegirL- -Apply to Mrs D._Gol&io, Pitt-street. >. k T^XANTEI), immediately, several good t V General Servants: also, House and Nxn-se.niaids.-Msßj:'olls^o^otJßegiß^omcc. WANTED, a Lad, accustomed to wait ._ at table.— Apply Albert Hotel. "ANTED, a Man to milk and look Kyber pafter horses- &c-» a* once—W. Hunter, ~\/STANTED, a few good Reaping Hands. TtT;, i r ~^P ly on Tuesday morning to It. ■baird, Victoria-street. "Y^ANTED, the lady who took a Scarlet r, J ri ■ sh^Y J ,in mistake from the Choral Hall, on Boxing Night, to return the same at once when she will receive her own.- -Miss K. Clarke, J^awardc-streot. an Experienced Nxirsegirl. ,iJJL f Zi fe L Ba?nett, Eden Crescent, three doors from Wynyard House. T\TANTED, a Kitchon-man for Moyle's aTJL <) V1f a,ri:,llotel' lower Queen-street.— Apply at 6 o clock. T^TANTED, a situation by a single ~Jhl * ma! n * as • Gardener, also thoroughly understands farming, and would bo willing to niako himself generally useful.—Apply W. Depot. WANTED, a good General Servant.— ~, Apply to Mrs. Utardwich, Grocer, top of bhortland-street._ (English or Scotch prefored.) WANTED, the person who feloniously abstracted all the Pastry from the Cook street Hall on Friday Morning last, to call upon Mr. Cai-law, Vincent-street, where he can obtain the solitary Four-pound Loaf so eencr ously left upon the table. W ANTED, a respectable Female Ser vant.—Blue Post Dining Rooms, Queen- W ANTED, by a middle-aged Avoinan, a Situation as Nurse or Attendant.— Please address Zealandia, oflice of this paper. W "ANTED to Sell, cheap, a strong 8 horse-power Engine, with Cornish Boiler.—Apply to Nicholls and Hall, corner of iidwardes and Queen-streets. WANTED, the Public to know that A. Carter, Butcher, Welleslev-street, is selling Mr. McLean's Prime Hereford Oxen at the lowest possible price. Prime Fat Veal, &c, &c—A. Caktkk, Butcher. Wcllesley-strcct. WANTED, a good General Servant.— Apply to Mrs Cruickshank, Graf ton Road. WANTED, somebody to Adopt a little Boy of a widow who is unable to support him. Ten months old, large dark eyes, black hair.—For particulars apply at this oflice. WANTED to Sell, a quantity of good Saiis, suitable for Rick Covers, Tarpau lins, &c—James McEwcn, Ouatomhpuse-Btreet. WANTED, a NursegirL—Apply to>Mrs. J. C. Firth, Mount Eden. A N/IE I), to Sell, 80and*B0 Acres oJ V V Land, great part busH, at Wa ngarei only £12 each, or £20 the two.—Apply to W. 11. Damplor, General Dealer, Wyndham-strcet, corner of Albert-street. WANTED, a good General Servant] must be able to cook; references required.—Mrs. Wynyard, Graft on Road. WANTED to LET, the Irbrf-House at the Queen-street entrance of Market; l-cnt, 10s.—F. G. Ewington, Queen-street. WANTED, a few Working Men as Hoarders in a private family—terms moderate—noar the \\ harf.—JVlrs. Hughes, opposite Dr. Lee's, Albert-street. WANTED KN()WN, who wouldn't have a Boy to wear one of Coombes's 2s lid Suits. WANTED, by a steady Man, perman ent situation as Engineer, accustomed to Saw-mill and oil sorts of Flax-mill machinery. — Address "Engineer," at this oflice. WANTED, Employment as Clerk or otherwise ; good penman. — Address XVZ, at this office. W._ NTED to SE LL, 00 enses of Unsins ■kI 11)., 4 lbs. for Is (>'d ; Currants, oil lb., 4 lbs. for Is (id ; 100 gross of Tin Matches, Is fid per dozen, 16*8 per gross. Lemon Peel, Is (id 11). One Week Only; lit WilttH, I'itt-strect. Ladies Dresses from Ss to 14b, Boys Suits from 4.s (hi .suit. WANTED KNOWN, that W. JAMIESON, Jun., lias secured those commodious premises (corner of High and Victoria-streets) formerly in occupation of Mr ,1. Stewart, where he will be enabled to supply his friends and patrons with the BkstCoalaxi) Kauiwuoi) at LJie lowest uEiccs. W. J. appeals to Tim friends t»eup»ort him in his new under taking, as ill health has compelled him to retire from the pursuit of his own profession. Goods Removed and Carting of every description done An express to be had at the yard. W' ANTE D KNOWN — I have Just Oj)ened 2 casc3 Printed Mole Trousers, which I shall sell at 7/0. The goods cannot be equalled by any other house in town for less than 10/6.-SAMUEL COOMUKS, City Clothing Mart. 92, Queen-street. _ ' ~\S7"ANTED, Squarers for a Million feet V t of Kauri at 2s. 3d. per hundred.—P. and I. McLeod, Helcnsvillc. * '^jn£7~ ANTED Known, a large assortment ?*T of Scarfs, Collars, CufFs, Laces,-Gloveg, and Millinery, at Brown's Drapery, Ponsonby. WANTED, a Lad'about 16.—Apply at the City Club Hotel.** -a .... WANTED, to caution the public against spurious imitations of the Home Shuttle Lock-stitch Sowing Machine. The genuine article can only be obtained in Auckland of J. V. Breda, Shortland-street; or, J. Jenkins, Temple of Fashion, Newmarket. All others are counterfeit. W ANTED, 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, Machineutuler and Account Book Manu facturer, next door to the Evening Stab Oiiicc, Wyndham-street. , - \J_7SKNTED KNDWN, that you can get vV Good#French Felt Hat for 2,11, at Coombes' City Clothing Mart, 92, Qucen-streotu WANTED Known, Geiitlomen s Clothes Cleaned, Renewod, in Colour, and neatly repaired ; Colours warranted fast, and not wash off. Dyning-in all its branches done at Edgar's D veiny and Cleaning EstablUhmsnt, Welloaloy treet East, Auckland. Oouiinaaication3 by post promptly attended ■, WANTED KNOWN, that you can get i nice Bows for Is. Fit for any Gentle man's wear, and if you have no money you can have one for nothing, at the City Clothing Mart. —Samuel Coombes;: 92, Queen-street. WHICH ARE THE CHEAPEST OVEN'S, those which are importep from and sold at 355., and last about six months and then give way at the back and let the smoke in, or those which Herbert 11. Smith makes at 155., some of which have been in use over 7 years, and are guaranteed to last for ten years, I have also taken first-class prizes at all the Shows for Improved Patent Portable Ovens, Colonial Ovens, Wrought-iron House and Ship.. Stoves, &c—Send for new illustrated priced catalogue of Ovens and Ranges at greatly reduced prices, with testimonials from a large number of persons who have had them in use for over six.j'oara.— Auckland Iron Works, Durham-street West, opposite Buckland's sale yard. ANTED to Sell, a 4-Roomed House, in Hill-street, Newmarket, and Freehold Allotment, 28 by 100 feet. Lined and papered, good tank, well-fenced ; £100. Very cheap. Key next door.—Apply H. Kean, Thistle Hotels &NTED KNOWN, we continue to make Trousers to order for 15s.— Phillips's Mart, Queen-street. WANTED, the Public of Auckland to Know that I. LEVY is selling LINEN- F VCED COLLARS (all sizes), from 3AjD. PER unx Would particularly call attention to a LARGBSTOMof CROSS-SIZKD TROUSERS (both of the latest and old fashioned cut), the largest sizes to be obtained in Auckland. X¥TAI^ED~KNOWN, that the Fitting W Shop and Howe's Sewing Machine Agency is REMOVED higher up the street, opposite the Police Court. Just Received, per Hero, a fresh shipment of Domestic and Leather Machines. These machines, as made by the Original Inventor of the Sewing Machine (Khas Howe iun.), Have never yet been equalled either in principle or excellence of manufacture. Re __frs to all machines properly done. Steam Gauges repaired, tested, and adjusted. X^TANTED KNOWN, that Samuel VV Coombes is maiding up the McPhilg erloggonaught Check in Mosgiel Tweed Trousers for^Os. The best value in Now Zealand.— City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. : T_>ACES.— For Sale, cheap,' Lady's jnb Hiding Habit, bl.iok doth, nor.riy nevi. Also, Indies Sjiver-mountecl Wfclp*~AgpJj(



SIR GEORGE QRByg Exi>toring gx* pedi'tions in Australia. ~kn B»tt'e Auofc land Almanac. Price, ONW SUHJ/1 _JX*. '. T> c m p: "*Y~ ;x""~'"l; Mrs WILLIAMS has , REMOTE!) from. ' Albert Buildings to her New Shop, opposite the . Firebell, junction of Queen and Grey-street, five dooi-3 from Market Entrance. T\7" OR KING OXEN. For Private Sale, A TEAM OF TWELVE WORKING OXEN * Jn good condition, with Bows, Voltes, and Chains. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TTTANDICAP T}IGEON TV|"ATCII, To be Fired 6n FRIDAY, the 9th FEBRUARY, 1877, (Being tho day after the Waikato Races), AT HAMILTON, Under the auspices of the Waikato Gun Club. A Sweepstakes of 2 soys. each; nomination, 1 soy., and acceptance, 1 soy. Seven Birds each. CO per cent, to Ist; 30 per cent, to 2nd; 10 per cent, to 3d. Nominations to be sent to Mr- Kennedy Hill, Hamilton; or to Mr. Wm. Percival, Auckland, by the Ist February. Handicappors : Messrs. McGregor Hay, W. J. Marks, and John Kirkwood. W. M. HAY, Secretary Waikato Gun Club. KA IPA R A RAIL WA Y. NEW YEAR'S DAY. Trains leave Holensvillo for Rivcrhead, 7.30 a.m., and 2.30 p.m.; Rivcrhead for Helonsville, 11 a.m., and 1 p.m. The 11 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. trains run in con nection with a boat leaving Auckland at 9 a.m., and Rivcrhead at 5 p.m. The 7.30 a.m. and 1' p.m., tho usual service, return journey, single fares; Helensville and Riverhead, Ist class, Is. Cd.; 2nd, 3s. 3d. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. v. a milE COU NT V ELECT lON S. " THE EVENING STAR " IS A DULY AUTHORISED GAZETTE Under the " Counties Act" and tho " Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876," FOB TIIK INSERTION OF ALL ELECTION NOTICES Under the Act. LOST, in Sjpnonds-sfcrcet, Ueiny's Ju st ruction Book for Pianoforte. Finder will oblige b leaving it at H. White's Mount Eden Road. FOUND, a GoMßiiig! Owner can have tho same by paying for this advertisement. —R. Sims, East-street, Newton. ]Y~() T ICE"O| JIEM'OVAL. The ollicn of Mn, Mackjeciktik. Solicitor, to Shortland-streot,'adjoining Business premises of Brown, Campbell and Co. f BHIWO ladies offer Board and Residence JL on reasonable terms, near Scotch Church, Upper Queen-street.—-Fqt address, apply Eureka Store. X«Q PRIZE TO-NIGHT, highestjsoorer r*_^»jfr in any one game during the week.— Allen's Howling Saloon. "fc/TANLY ART OFSELF-DEFENCK. MIL DAVIS will Re-open his Boxing Room THIS EVENING, opposite the Scotia Hotel, Hobaon-strect. Admission—Onk SinLCTNO. A BLAC X EETRI EVER PUP (slut), _i_jL followed me homo to Springbank, l'on sonby, yesterday. Can bo had on opiJlication to Captain Wright. T^TKW 'LOCK-STITCH ~ SEWING .IN MACirtNES, «-'.105., guranteed.^-W. C. Dcnncs, Sewing and Washing Machine Depot, Qiißen-slrcot. mi (H tTLY !--() N E SHI L L ING! | A DREAM OF LIFE : SONG 3 AND SONNETS. By John Blackman. PORTRAITS of Sir George Grey, Mr Justice Gillies, and the Mayor. Sec Bhktt's Al'ciklanu Aljiaxau. Price, ONE SHILLING. ... mo BUILDBfiS AND CARPENTERS. Tenders will be received until noon of tho sth .January, for the Erection of a Dwelling House at AVairau Creek. Plans to be seen at Mr. Little's Store, Maungaturoto, Kaipara ; and at the otlice of 11. KEALS & SON, Architects. Insurance Buildings. • ■ I f^i ERMAN CORVETTE ' HERTHA.' \JT _____ Supplies of Ship Chandlery, Sails, Clothing Sundries, &c, &c, for 11. I. M. Ship ' Hertha,' are to be 'ET byTkndkh. Duly qualified Con tractors will be pleased to send their offers, accompanied by samples, where practicable, not later than WEDNESDAY, 3rd January, 1877, at noon, to tho oitice of the German Consulate, 55, Queen-street; where conditions and particulars may be ascertained. Auckland, Command of 11.1.M. Ship ' Hertha,' 29th December, 1870. HL. POSSE NISK IE, • Empflehlt sich semen Landsleuten Yon S. K. M. S. ' Hertha,' als Schneider und Tuchhiindler, verspricht relic Bedicnung und billige Preise.—Ecke yon Shortland und Queen greets^ ;v;" ARTILLERY T> ICN IC, ON MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 1877, (NEW YEAR'S DAY), ON THE ISLAND OF MOTUTAPU, in con sequence of the Mail Steamer being # quarantined at Motuihi. The Battery and Band will Parade, with shoulder belts only, at the Fire-bell at 7 a.m. Single Tickets, 55.; Double, 7s. 6d. Refresh na-'iils provided. The Takapuna leaves the Wharf at 8 a.m. sharp. The public may obtain Tickets from any mem ber of the committee. E. HEIGHWAY, Hon. Sec. Al AUCKLAND ENGI NE E R fflJ__L VOLUNTEERS. ft The Company and Band will Parade at the Fire-bell, foot of Grey-street, on MONDAY, January 1, at a quarter-past 8 a.m. sharp, to attend the ANNUAL PICxVIC at Motutapu. In consequence of the Mail Steamer being quarantined at Motuihi, the Picnic will be held at^Mohitapu. Uniform—Undress, with Cross and Waist belts, and Cap Covers. Tickets may be had of Lieut. Saunders, W. Head, Market; or members of the committee. E. DAWSON. Secretary. '■A UCK LA N D RACING CLUB. Annual Meeting. RAILWAY RETURN -TICKETS. — From Auckland, 2nd Class, including admission to the Course, 2s. (id,: ditto, from Newmarket. 2s. 3d. W. PERCIVAL, Sec. A.R.C. AORI WAR, by an Eye-Witness. Sec Bhktt's Auckland Almanac. Price, ONE SHILLING. "VfEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COM JM PANY. The Ordinary HALF-YEARLY MEETING-of Shareholders will be held at the Offices of the Company, Auckland, at 2 p.m». on WEDNE3 ---i DAY, the 10th January, to receive the Report and elect two Directors and Auditors. ; The Transfer Books will be closed from th« 27th inst., till the inth prox. JJy order of the Board. GKGHGE. p, FXF7.CR.



i ' • •. ■ ■ - . fr . ■ * , "I^LLERSLIE GARDENS. NEW YEAR'S DAY, NEW YEAR'S DAY, NEW YEAR'S DAY, NEW YEAR'S DAY, NEW YEAR'S DAY, NEW YEAR'S DAY, AND 2ND JANUARY. 2nd JANUARY. „ 2nd JANUARY. Up ■ ..#.■ ' * SIXPENCE. SIXPENCE. fITADMISSION:- SIX PENCE. SIXPENCE. SIXPENCE. TICKETS MAY BE HAD AT THE RAILWAY STATIONS. ..,*"■ ■"■■ IMMENSE IMMENSE ATTRACTIONS ! IMMENSE ATTRACTIONS ! IMMENSE ATTRACTIONS ! IMMENSE ATTRACTIONS ! IMMENSE ft ■ I TIIK BEST SPORTS ear the best sports te» THE BEST^SPORTS EVER WITNESSED ON THE GROUND !!! ' ■ i * # =a MILE RACE HANDICAP. 300 YARDS HANDICAP RACE. BOYS' RACE. MAIDEN RACE. MUSICAL COMPETITION. SWINGS. WHIRLIGIGS. DANCING. GAMES OF EVERY KIND. SACK RACES. JUMPING. BANDS OF MUSIC. SPECIAL TRAINS. * ■■'■ ■ - ■# REDUCTION OF FARES. ■&> ______ t • m m ADMISSION : — SIXPENCE. >• ■ SPORTS COMMENCE at 10.30 SHARP. ADMISSION : — SIXPENCE. n ... ~ ■ 1



TH E A T R E R O' V A L Solo Lessee .R. J. De Lias. Scenic Artist .. N. 11. Thornton. LAST NIGHT BUT SIX of Hie Immensely Popular T INGARDS! - JLJ And Company I THIS EVENING, First and only time of Byron's (the author of " Our Boys"), new Comedy, in three acts, entitled, MARRIED IN HASTE! (Played at the Haymarket Theatre, London, 20C nights, and by the Lingards over 100 nights with great success). Percy Pendragon Mr. Wm. Horace Lingard Ethel Grainger .. Miss Alice Dunning (Lingard) Act I—A Short Courtship. Act 2—The Storm Breaks. Act 3—The Little Old Gentleman. N.B.—The above Comedy will bo given for positively This Night Only. To conclude with (for positively the Last Time) the Great Extravaganza, entitled, PLUTO ! Orpheus (last time) Miss Alice Dunning Pluto (last time) W. Horace Lingard MONDAY EVENING (New Year's Night), First and only time in Auckland of W. T. Gil bert's Grand Play, in 4 acts, entitled, " Charity." Prices:—Dress Circle, is.; Stalls, 2s. Gd.; Pit, One Shilling. FTIEMPERANCE VARIETY TROUPE. JL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION ROOMS. TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! BENEFIT OF DRUM & FIFE BAND. Admission:—Threepence. A. C. JAMIESON, Secretary. CII ORAL HALL. THURSDAY EVENING, ; January i. Arthur Sullivan's Novel and Original Comic Opeiia, TRIAL BY XURY! THE CELEBRATED BREACH OF PROMISE OF MARRIAGE CASE ! OVER FORTY VOICES, AND FULL ORCHESTRA! TT OKNE-STREET HALL. NEW YEAR'S NIGHT, 1877. A GRAND COMPLIMENTARY Concert and J3all, tendered to mr. c. w. ward, IN RECOGNITION. OF JUS PAST SERVICES, Will be held in the above Hall on Monday even ing next, January 1, 1877, Under tho Patronage of the Officers and Brethren of the Courts City of Auckland and Zealandia, A.O.F.;also, the Fountain of Friendship Lodge, 1.0.0. F., M.U., Capt. Burns, Officers, and Mem bers of the Artillery Company, who are requested to attend in uniform. Members of Societies please attend in Regalia. For Programme sec future issue. Prices of Admission—3s., 2b., and Is. P. DORAN, Manager. W. GODWIN, Secretary, LORNE - STREET HALL.—Notice is hereby given that I have no connection whatever with the CONGE UTS that take place from the 2fith of December till the 2nd .Tanuarv. (Signed), E. CLAIR. ANNIVERSARY CONCERT AND BALL, S.N.E. COMMITTEE, Temper ance Hall, Albert-street, MONDAY, Ist Jan., 1877.—its/" " A Happy New Year!" t£&—Splendid National Programme! —Gems of England, Ire land, and Scotland ! —"School for Scandal!' Programme :—Duet (in Highland costume), " Hunting Tower," Mr. Carter and Miss Peace ; Song (by desire), "II de Gonda," Miss Lawrence; Song, "'Love sounds the Alarm," Mr. Salt; Song (by request), " The Blind Girl to her Harp,' Mrs. Cottinghamj Motto Song, " Broken Down," Mr. Masters; Song, "Magic Music," Mrs. Bet tnny; Song, "In the days when w ; e* went Gipsying, a long while ago," Mr. Cornish; Song, "Flower Girl," Mrs. Masters; Comic Song Jin character), " Susan Jane," Mr. Hodgson ; Song, " Scenes that arc Brightest,"Mrs, Homer; Duet, "When a Little Farm we Keep," Mr. Salt and Mrs. Bettany; Messrs. Christopher and Shcanen will give a Cornet Duet from Maritana, " Sainted Mother." To bo followed by the celebrated quarrel and screen scenes from Sheridan's renowned comedy "School for Scandal!" Sir Peter Teazle, Mr. Arthur Herman (first appearance in Auckland); Lady Teazle, Miss Polly Lcake ; Joseph Surface, Gentleman amateur; Charles Surface, Gentle, man amateur; Servant, Gentleman amateur.— The whole of the splendid costumes are by the justly celebrated Sam May, of Bow-street, Lon don.—To conclude wiUi a Select Ball, for which only a limited number of tickets will be issued. Tickets: Concert and Ball, 2s. 6d.; Concert only. Is.; to be had of any of the Committee. — Doors open at 7.30. commence at B.—J. W. Carr, Esq., Chairman and Treasurer; C. B. Andrew, Secretary and Master of Ceremonies; Carl Butschkow, Musical Director. "DARNELL ~ H A L L. JANUARY 1, 1877. The Temperance Variety Troupe Will give a Grand Concert and Select Quadrille Pakty On the above date. Price of Admission :—2s. and Is. Tickets to Front Seats admitted to Dance. A. C. JAMIESON, Secretary. /BOUNTIES, Financial Arrangements, V> Local Elections, Rating, and Public Works Acts, 187(5. * See Brett's Auckland. Almanac. Price, ONE SHILLING. FOR SALE, Pagnal or Spring Cart, nearly new.—H. White, Mount Eden Road, FOR SALE, the Old Established Dining Rooms and Boarding House in Queen street, known as the United States Dining Rooms; consisting of Lease, Goodwill, Furni ture, and Fittings.—Apply to Samuel Cochrane and Son. . FOR SALE, a nine-roomed House, oppor site One Tree Hill, at Epsom.—For address apply office of this paper. :# FARM at Pukekohe for Sale ; 180 acres first-class land, situate midway between Pukekohe and the Railway Station^ 100 acres in grass, and nearly all fenced, with House and out-buildings thereon.— Samuel Cochrane and Son, Land and Estate Agents. FOR SALE, 280 'acres~supcrior Land, Paparata, near Mr. Dougal's mill. No offer nearly eligible will be refused.—Apply J. Moran, corner Cracroft-street, Parnell Rise. FOR SALE, in Vincent-street, a Large Building Allotment, 66 feet by 300 feet.— Samuel Cochrane, and Son, Land Agents, Fort street. FOR .SALE, cheap, a Light.Cedar Skiff. Apply to J. Waymouth, Boatbuilder, Custom-house-street. FOR SALE, off the junction of Union and Napier-streets, a three-roomed Brick House.—Apply to John Hosking, Albert-street. ■XfORTH SHORE -To Let, Furnished _Li Cottage, and Furnished Apartments: seven-roomed House and Cottage, and.half-acre allotment; a fifty-acre Paddock, well fenced.— Oliver Mays, Post-office, Devonport. O LET, that Large Yard at the cornei of Wyndham and Hobson-streets, knpwr as Smith's Coal and Firewood Depot, witl Stables, Cart, Shed, Iron Office, &c. Suitable for the Firewood Trade, Expressmen, Bus-yard, drays, &c, at a very low rent.—-Apply on th< premises. 0 LET, a Baker's Establishment ii Victoria-street. The house containinj seven rooms ; also Bakehouse, two Stores, am Stable.—Apply J. Carson, Queen-street, or Mr: Stevenson, Xolson-strcct. TO LET, a Shop in Queen-street, nex to Hemus's Star Boot Shop. Terms, & per week. TO LET, a comfortable' House, *eigh apartments, near St. Sepulchre's Churcr. —Apply chis office. TO LET, that commodious Shop recent! occupied by Madame Nelson. Albert Hot« Buildings.—Apply J. Stewart, Albert Hotel. ENGLISH FURNITURE.—For SaU various articles., including Hair-seate Chairs, good full compass Walnut Piano; c would exchange for Groceries, or othpr good ♦-Apply for address to J. Coffey, Furnitiu Warehouse, Hobson-strect. pORNS, WARTS, AND BUNION* Last Saturday Night of Mr. Basstian, Chir j>odiH «s3&lr, B. may be consultod at Ids Room opposite Catholic Chapel. \Vyndhani-streot,fro Uto fl o'clock, was evening, and Monday tv (minings at tho ftQUVS," tqtUo poor, „



HF EN D EL O W © Returns hia sincero thanks to the public for their patronage so generously conferred upon 3 him for the last 17 years, and begs to inform them that ho has DISPOSED of hia STOCK of IRONMONGERY to MESSRS. E. PORTER AND CO., and solicits a continuance of their favours to Messrs.'E. P. & Co. L ) , ] 1 H.F. will feel obliged by all accounts due being paid as soon as possible. His Store will be open from 9 to 12, and 2 to . •■■■■■* AEMY AND NAVY OUT-PENSION ERS IN THE AUCKLAND DISTRICT. The Payment of the above Pensioners for tho ensuing Quarter will be mode as follows : — Auckland. —Wednesday, 3rd January, 1877 at 11 a.m., at the Imperial Pensions Office. Oneiiung.s.—Friday, sth January, at 10 a.m., at the Court-house. Otaiiuiixt. —Friday, sth January, at 12 noon, at the Court-house. Paxmure.—Tuesday. 9th January, at 10 a.m., at the old Court-house. Ho wick.—Tuesday, 9th January, at 12 noon. Papakura.—On tho First Court Day in January. EDWARD L. GREEN, For General Government Agent. Imperial Pensions Oflice, Auckland, Dec. 27,1876. s|^^]mOß SYDNEY DIRECT. -£a*s? The s.s. CITY OF SYDNEY will sail for the above Port at 11 o'clock TO MORROW (Sunday) 31st instant. For freight or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents P.M.S.S. Co. <3f|Ss|&^.Q S. 'T AU P O,' SOUTHERN PORTS. The above Steamer is detained for conveyance of English Mails. 0. She will leave the Wharf at 8 a.m., and tho anchorage at 5 p.m., TO-MORROW (Sunday), g 31st instant. '"Passengers will be conveyed on board by tha s.s. Tarn o' Shanter on arrival of 2.30 p.m. Train ~ from Auckland. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, - Agents. „ «Sk&^THOR GISBORNE -AND 3||g|sg; fij NAPIER, Calling on the Coast. The s.s. JANE DOUGLAS, Will leave Auckland as above on WEDNES DAY, the 3rd January, at 4 o'clock p.m. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, December 30,1876. FOR THAMES and COROMANDEL. S.S. DURHAM (fob Thames) : From Auckland: From Thames: Monday, Jan. 1,12 noon Monday, Jan. 1, C p.m. Tuesday, 2 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. S.S. LALLA ROOKH (fgk Coromandel : From Auckland: From Coromandel: Tuesday, 12 noon Wednesday, 2 p.m. * TmOR GISBORNE AND NAPIER. The s.s. % GO-AHEAD A fl ■*• - .-. §1 Wilrleave for the above ports on WEDNES DAY, 3rd January, at 1 p.m. W. LODDER, Manager? O THE CHAIRMAN NEWMARKET HIGHWAY BOARDS F^G. CLAYTON, ESQ., Sir,—We, the undersigned Ratepayers of Newmarket, beg to request you to call a Public Meeting as early as possible, in order to obtain an expression of opinion regarding th% proposed Routes of the Extension of Kaipara Railway. 4* We'are, sir, " Your most obedient servants, Joseph Osborne William Morgan "STas. Tait, L.P.S. William Hogg , And nine others. f>{ ENTLEMEN,—In compliance with the VJT above requisition, I hereby convene a Public Meeting iv the Newmarket Hall on WEDNESDAY EVENING, the 3rd January 1877, at half-past 7 o'clock. t .- F. G. CLAYTON, " Chairman Newmarket D.B. X> SALMON respectfully informs his JL \j a Customers and Friends that on and after WEDNESDAY NEXT, January 3, he will Open ■ a Branch Shop in Union-street, and hopes by keeping only "first-class Meat at Reasonable Prices, to merit a fair share^ of patronage. R. SALMON, Butcher, Wyndham-street and Union-street. EOYAL ORANGE INSTITUTION" OF NEW#ZEA*LAND. \Ji The Newmarket True Blues, No. 19 fijL. will hold their regular Monthly Meet /f%ms ing in the Newmarket Hall, on TUES- V'L'T? DAY EVENING, 2iM January, 1877, at * 7.30 o clock. Visiting Brethren are invited to attend. ,By order of the W.M. cablegram; — z. —♦ m (SPECIAL LINE.) * ■* Berlin, this day. Allen meinen Freunden and Goennern wuenscht einen vergnuegten Weihnachten und em glueckliches neves Jahr. BISMARK. I. ALEXANDER Heartily joins in the above, and begs to recom mend his Well and Large Assorted Stock OF GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES BY " ' T. RUSSEL & SON ROTHKRHAM BENSON DENT _ EHRHARDT, and others * :: With GUARANTEES from the Manufac tubers. Besides his Own, for Two Years. •_■> : THE JEWELLERY* DEPARTMENT Is acknowledged by Connoisseurs ' 'I I one of the Finest Collection in i New Zealand, and ia replenished ; by every Mail with the Latest Designs from Home and the Continent. g f FOR THE COMING HOLIDAYS, t SHATT* i OFFER THE ABOVE GOODS L " 1 AT 3 REDUCED PRTCIra • To Effect a Clearance op Surplus Stock. ' i 2. Alexander, a Auckland. j ""THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, IStT - E. & H. ISAACS a TTAVE received instruction*! f rora JLA New Zealand Shipping- Cnnv^m t n .« S Snik °I& U ' ?*E Preserve 3. ftlow. Biscuits, Molasses, Jaw pffiS' Candles Extract of Meat. Moat Soup! X llrtAr^^SSl