PIGEON SHOOTING.—THE GRAND HANDICAP.

The grand pigeon shooting handicap, to decide who shall possess tho trophy won by the Auckland team against Dunedm, was fired to-day at Ellorslie Gardens. The handicap was published some days ago. Tlie match began at 1 o'clock, 22 competing. Tho sun was too bright for first-class shoot ing, and the wind being dead in the faces of the shooters made it very hard on the second barrell. Tho match was shot under the Hamley Gun Club Rules. Ten birds, each limit of shot l|ozs, powder unlimited, Messrs Marks, J. Kirkwood, T. Brown, and W. Percival acted as a com mittee of management, Mr J. Kirkwood was scoror, Mr >V. J, Murks, umpiro, Mr J. Reid, puller. Thera were tluroy traps and the boundary was tho fence*. (PER STAR CARRIER PIGEON).

A bird shot with tho first barrel counls to with the second one. igjGwymie's third bird fell dead just outsido bounds, and the same with Ait-ken's third. The birds were, as a whole, very bad, some of them requiring to be stirred up with a stick before they moved. Bishop is shooting splendidly, and lias been the favourite all through. The book-makers are present in force, but there is little speculation; Bishop, Isaacs, and Middleton are now ties with 6 each, having shot all their birds with first barrel.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(feom our own correspondent). GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. THE HOLIDAY. _ j Th^ro arc sports and races at Parawai. The Auckland yacht Emily is here with ;i pleasure party. A large gathering is p:e- j sent. The installation of officers of the Sir g Walter Scott Lodge freemasons, took 'place at noon to-day. T. L. Murray, R.W.M., "Vf. Wilkinson, W.S.W., Fotheriugham, W.J.W., past-masters Brodie. Newall, Ait kin, and IJev. J. Hill, took part in the , ceremony. COROMANDEL, this day. Tokatea : The result of the partial crush ing, is 73 ozs of retorted gold. The Pride jjj of Toksitea, (Wells') tribute has 36 ozs of | retorted gold. HOKIANGA, this day. DEPARTURE OF THE BRIG TOWER" HILL. The Hineraoa, with Major Campbell on hoard, towed out the Tower Kill, brig, loaded for Dunedin, with 131,000 feet timber. KOTORUA. this day. The Roy. Mr. Chapman died on the night of the 22nd, in Mokoia Island, in the Hiuemoas. Both his last wishes were to me that his remains should be interred in Maketu. The rev. gentleman was much beloved by all the Arawa tribes, who unanimously call him their father. DUNEDIN, tills day. Batting on th.c Dunedin Cup- Transactions on the Dunedin Cup during the past fortnight have been but few, mainly owin" to the departure of many book makers to Auckland. Marorostill nominally heads tho list at 7 to 1, but none but the easily imposed upon dream of backing him at that price. 10 to 1 is all that is obtain able about King Phillip. Guy Fawkes, and Teinpletoii are nearly as good favourites as Yeend's horse. Pungawerewere and Right Bower have been steadily backed, sanguine supporters of Mr Coobe's hor.se being more confident than ever this year, as they know that if any man can get him lit on the day, his present trainer can. The three year old mare is not ranch fancied at present, and ~0 to ] can be got about any of them, save 1 °ill °' VICTORIAN HORSES. A private letter has been received from Melbourne stating that four of the Victorian nominations, Cleolito, Spring Jack btu letto, and Kin-, may be expected over shortly, which 'improves the prospect or bavin-- a good field at the post. As soon as the weights appeared, 1000 to 40 was taken about Cleolite on commission for her owner, and subsequently '100 to 50 and 1000 to 50 have been taken for Spring Jack, but tho public here do not seem inclined to back them til! they actually land. The result of the Auckland meeting may make some changes in the betting, but • L \ TEST Q.U OTATIOIS n „..,- t0 i';,..-id, ist Maroro, (tk) ; 10 to 1 (tk! • 100 to (! against Danebury, (oft) ; 100 to fl against Cleolite, (tk) ; 100 to 6 against Si^lfcto.Moir); 100 too against Lishhook, (oif); 100 to 4 against Spring Jack (tic) ; 100 to 4 against Elfin King (tk) ; 100 to 4 aoainst Dead Heat (tk) ; 100 to 4 agains Ariel (oft) ; 100 to 4 Cloti, of Gold (tk) 100 to 4 against Isaac Walton (tk) , iuu to 2 to 1 against anything else. TAUKANGA, this day. OBSTRUCTIONS p TO OF European influence has been ™«djo mmm retard the completionofjhe same, [PRESS AGENCY.] GREYMOUTH, this day, IAJN°?^1 AJ N °?^N B T K°OMV» mmmm votes. __ _ LYTTELTON, This day, M'Xivv\l OF THE SEiCKJ'-ii. .

... ~ DUNEDIN, this day. Horrible Attempt at Murder. TTi.l, f" / 0 1 ati; eml 1V U murder occurred in W-streot last night. The victim is a girl three years old. Her mother married a man named Walker about six months ago. He had been drinking heavily lately.lie and his wife had a quarrel Yosterday, he threw the child down stairs, dashed it about, and broke its lee, and collar bone and inflicting other severe injuries. The child has recovered eon- Bciousness but is far from being out of i lai Walker i 8 j n custody, but has been remanded till Friday.

County Elections.

RUSSELL RIDING. .D» Agazziz, 72; E. Ford, SG ; H. \\ llliams, 49 ; and Haclier, 43, were duly . elected. >y WAIMATE RIDING. Elected : Clarke, Williams, and Earle. WAIHOU. R. Cochra.no, 2G ; A. C. Yarborough, 20; N;u Pangari, 17; George Hai-diman, 16 j Hum Harris, 11; Joseph Ogle. The first three were returned. MANUKAU COUNTY.—MAUNGATA WHIRI RIDING. Tlio polling was carried on with great interest, each district voting for its can didate with the following result:— Pokeno : Hobbs 67, Proud 8 ; Bombay, Hobbs 4, Proud Go ; Springfield, Hobbs 10, Proud 8; Returning Officer's vote for Hobbs, 1. Total : Hobbs, 82 ; Proud, 81 ; thereby making Hobbs the successful- candidate. On Captain Jackson, the Returning Officer, making known the state of the poll, and declaring Mr Hobbs duly elected, this gentleman, addressed the electors present in a very neat and appropriate speech, thanking aIJ who had favoured him with their votes, and especially those from Mercer and Paparata, who had turned out almost to a man, and left their hay harvest to the fate of the weather.

CABLEGRAMS.

RUSSIA PROPOSES A BELGIAN OCCUPATION.. AUSTRIAN MO^OXTOR FIRED. '■:.- ' ' '" " ■ -'■■'■•

Discovery of the Body of a Newly-Born Infant.

A GENTLEMAN walking along the Ilauraki Bcacl) yesterday afternoon, discovered a Maori kit lying among the rocks with tlib body of a new-born female infant wrapped up in it. The kit had apparently been washed up by the sea. Information was at once given to the water police, and .Sergeant Martin immediately returned to the spot indicated, and took pos session of the body, and conveyed it to the dead-house, whoro a post mortem examination will be held by Dr Young. An inquest was held this after noon at the Freeman's Hotel, at 2.30., be fore Dr Philson. The jury having been sworn, viewed the body' when the inquiry was adjourned until Saturday,January6th, of the new year, in order to give the police opportunities of investigating the mystery

INDIANA MINSTRELS.

Tins now organization of minstrels will make their first bow this evening in the Lornc-atreot hall in a grand concert "D'Kthiop." The pro cramme promises a variety of attractions, ln cludins sentimental and comic songs, double songs and dances, sketches, ballads, and a farce. The promiscsjiro Kpurkling and attractive.

WAIWERA. (1 >cr Star Carrier Pigeon.) Boxing Day. Afps^rs Lewis and Barnett find their now bil iar'cl table perfection. The summer house has bee rebuilt. The Mystery, yacht, arrived on Sunday from Auckland. Great alarm was created by the cry of fire at 4.5 p.m. It was found to be confined to the summer house, which is rather improved by being charred. Tho fol owing are the guests here at Present: Won G M. Waterhouse, Wellington; Mrs. XL Gamble and Miss Gamble, Auckland; Mrs d H Grahiiin, do.; Miss M. Macfarlanc, do -Mr. Wat kin Edwards, do : Mr. and Mrs g"-'.,!!,] Thames; Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell and E children I Mr. liiiopp, Auckland; Mr. D. J eevo "i. M? Mclntyre. Grahamstown ; Mr. and Mra! Alexander, Auckland; Mr. U. Lc%yis, do.; Vr J iiarnctt, Mr. Anderson, Waikato; Mr. Broomfleia Auckland; Mrs. and Miss VV nitson, do ■ Miss Daldy, do.; Mr; Sloanc, Melbourne: Mr. J. A. Reakcn, Napier. %

Visitors to Auckland during the holiday, should not fail to walk through the Arcades The proprietors invite strangers to inspect their stock, though they may not imme diately wish to purchase They pride themselves on keeping the largest variety of Carpets in New Zealand Their excel lent workmanship has elicited a demand for their Furniture from Australia, the Cabinet Department being under the Xagement of Mr R Cranwell, whoso long experience enables him to give great Saction-JUST Landed, F oor Cloths for Stairs, Halls and Rooms; Fancy Pat tern China Mattings, Linoleums, Carpet and Hearth Rugs ; Pier Glasses, Walnut Loo Tables, Toilet Sets, etc. etc. Country. Settlers should purchase at the CITY HALL ARCADK," as they can obtain so many of their requirements at one establish ment A Liberal Discount to cash pur chasers during the holiday season "at Holloway & Garlick's, Queen-street. —[Advt.] The following tenders have been accepted for snnnfies "or the Home for Neglected and Desti tutePfor six months from Ist January. Groceries; F Hewin and Brother. Flour -(TS, and F.). Los ™ ewt • 1 est pearlbarlcr, 3d per lb; split peas, Md ncr lb -treacle. 31d per lb ; soap, (best house hoklfltekpercwt ; tea, (good) is 9Jd per !1». TVTeat- beef and mutton, free from bone, (good) firewood, Us ; W. and G. Wfnatone.

THEEYENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 187G,



Sellers 21 yard E. E. Cox 24 „ W. M. Hay 25 „ Anderson 27 ,, J. ("Jynne 25 ,, A. Ail ken 25 ,, S. Morrin 25 ,, Wy n yard 25 ,, Edwards 23 ,, Russell 25 ,. Oodkin 25 „ F. Whitnker 2:5 ,, Lang 2(> ., Bishop 27 „ Ilainmoml 21 K. Hill 25 ,, J. M. Clark 22 ,, Leonard 2-4 WFBuckland25 „ Trust 25 „ Capt. Isaacs 21 ,, Middleton 25 ,.

Is

2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 2 0 1 1 2 0 2 10 2 0 1 0 0 0 2 1° 0 2 2 1 21 0 2 1 0 0 2 2 2 0 0 2 0 0 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2



Ippi TTfiIIEX—HOLMES.— On the 27th Dec., hv the Rev R F. Macniccol, Charles t>. Applelrcn of Coromandel, to Emily Holmes, Vincent-street, Auckland. ■^w*Zr~aTEAM~"TO AND! FROM *^^^>^) LUCAS CREEK AND HJSN •«■■»* DEB SON'S MILL. The s.s. 'ECLIPSE1 will leave aa under:— Henderson's Mill : c „ Aurkland- From Henderson's Mill i



"VKJ ANTED, by a steady Man, perman tnV en* situation as Engineer, accustomed 0 AS2 w"mxl <? nd .all sorts of Flax-mill machinery —Address Engineer," at this office. a Kitchen Man.—Apply Harbour View Dining Rooms, Wharf. WANTED, a strong active Youtfi7~one accustomed to the Grocery preferred.— Apply tojß^Hewjn. an d Brother, Queen-street. "ANTED known, we have further ,„, reduced our Choice Christmas Goods. lhc Finest Currants .lid, per lb ; Canterbury Hams in cloth, la per lb ; the famous Sinclair Belfast Hams, Is 2d per lb ; the bi-st Hobartown Jams, in jars, tiid ber lb, in largo tins G'd per lb ; the finest Provincial Cheese, only 8d per lb; Sugar, 4Jd. All for cash; and please remember the finest Teas in Auckland are only obtainable nt the T Pot, T. Hewin Brother, who are direct Importers, and have the pick of the Melbourne Market. Currants, currants, the very best, re duced to -lid per lb.—T. Hewin and Brother, the T Pot. WANTED, 10 Men, with picks and shovols, at tho Borosford-street works, to-morrow at 8 am.; cash every Saturday.-B. McDonald. WANTED, Employment as Clerk "or othcrwiso ; good penmau. — Address X\ Z, at this office. WANTED, a Boy to serve in the shop ; must havo a good character.— W. H. Dampier, General Dealer, Wyndham-streot, corner of Albert-street. WANTED, a good General Servant.— Mrs. \V. Cruickshank, Graf ton Road. WANTED, a situation by a young man of 12 years' experience" in the Grocery and General Liquor Business; could invest £300 as security or otherwise ; reference good.— Address, " J.WP.," General Post-oflioe, Sydney. Open for ten days. W~ ANTED, a Youth.—Apply to G. I Inline, Bntohcr, Queen-street. WNTED, Pick and Shovel Men.— Apply at 8 o'clock to-morrow morning to Martin Danaher, Reclamation, Frecmrn's Biy^ - ... _—; »■*-.■ m ■ ~-zzjzzzzwasi f WT ANTED, a Book-keeper ; must be VV competent to take entire charge of office.—Apply by letter, enclosing references and stating salary required, to P.O. box, No. 38. " TTGTANTED, a Boy to look after a horse V v and make himself gonerally useful.—Dr. Hooper, Ilobson-street, between 0 and 7 p.m. \A7"ANTED, to Buy a good second-hand V? Double Barrel Muzzle Loader.—Apply io .T. 11. Eyro, Sasli and Door Company. "TXTANTED, a second-hand Bread and T 7 Biscuit Baker.—Apply to Charles Bur lon, Charcoal Biscuit Manufacturer, Q.ucen street. "^OiT"ANTED, Permanent Employment by T T a sober intelligent man, 32, no objection to being employed for part of the day; wages lo suit the tiraos. —Address J.C.A., Star Office. W~ ANTED to Let, the Labour of a portion of tho Carpentry and.Joinery Work of an eight-roomed House at Ponsonby; none but '^ood hands need apply.—VV. J. Dalton, 0.X., JU, Insurance Buildings. TIT'AXTK!), a strong Lad accustomed to VT itie Butchering business. —It. Reeves, Ilobson-street. W~ ANTED, a good General Servant; must understand plain cooking.—Apply immediately to Mrs. Hard wick, Shortland street. mO WELL-SINKEK.S.—Wanted, ;i well JL ('leaned out and Bricked up.—Henry Neale, Grey-street. WANTED, a General Servant ; also, an experienced Nurse Girl.—Mrs I. Barnett, Kden Crescent. W~* ANTED, a Man to look after and drive n Horse and Cart. —Apply, i enclosing references, Post-ollicc, Box 180. \\7 ANTED, for (lie Country, ;i Married I* ¥ Couple—Mai) to work on the Kami, iWife to Keep House and work in (lie iDairy.—Apply at this oilicuon Friday next, fat 1 ]i.m. WANTED TO SELL, (>0 cases of itasius , r).d II)., 4 lbs. for Is (id ; Currants, Yml lb., 4 Lbs. for la f>d ; 103 gross of Tin Matches, l^ (id per dozen, His per gross. Lemon-Peel, Is (id lb. One Week Only; ii. Wiifcta, Wtt-street. Ladies Dresses from 8s to 14s, Boys Suits from 4-n (><l suit. TTTANTED, Squarer.s for a Million feet V 7 of Kauri at 2s. 3:1. per hundred.—P. and I. Me Lewi, Helensvillc. TtyfAO HI WAII, Ity an Eye-Wit ness, •if'ft See Buf.tt's Auckland Almanac. Price, ONE Sill LUNG. isiT'A NTKI) Known, a large assortment .? V of Searfo, Collars, Cull's, Laccss, Gloves, nnd Millinery, at Brown's Drapery, Ponsonby. CJIR GEORGE GHEY'S.Exploring Ex k3 noditions in Australia. See Brett's Auck land Almanac. Price, ONJS SHILLING. /BOUNTIES, Financial Arrangements, \y Loerd Elections, Rating, and Public Works Acts, 187 G. See Brett's Auckland Almanac. Price, ONE SHILLING. WANTED, three or four respectable Boarders. Terms very moderate.— Apply next door to Minnetti's French Bakery, Hobson-strcet. NTE D for a Station, a Ploughmnn V V who understands general farm work, married, no children, wife to cook ; also Sawyers to tender for Cutting 10,000 or 15,000 feet K'ahi katea; other work to follow.—Apply between the hours of 12 and 1, at Messrs. Ward and Co.'s Store, Fort-street. "T)£7"ANTED, to caution the public against f v spurious imitations of the HoniGShuttle Ijoek-stitch Sewing Machine. Tlie Kcnuine article can only be obtained in Auckland of J. V. Breda, Shortland- street; or, J. Jenkins, Temple of Fashion, Newmarket. All others are counterfeit. WA N TED, 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—WILLTA M IvEVS, Machine Ruler and Account Hook Manu facturer, next door to the Evening Star Office, "Wyndham-stvect. \HT ANTED KNOWN, that you can get VY Good French Felt Hat for 2/11, at Ooombes' City Clothing Mart, 02, Queen-street. ANTED Known, Gentlemen's Clothes Cleaned, Renewed, in Colour, and neatly repaired ; Colours warranted fast, and not wash off. Dyeing in all its branches done at Edgar's Dyeing and Cleaning Establishment, Wellesloy trect East, Auckland. Communications by post promptly attended ANTED 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. 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. Kcan, Thistle Hotel, ANTED KNOWN, we continue to make Trousers to order for 15s.—PhiJlips's Mart, Queen-street. WANTED," the Public of Auckland to Know that I. LEVY is selling LINEN FACED COLLARS (all sizes), from 3*d. PER BOX. Would particularly call attention to a LAUGK STOCK of CROSS-SIZKD TROUSERS (both of the latest and old fashioned cut), the largest sizes to be obtained in Auckland. WANTED, uninenmbered married couple—husband groom, coachman, and milker ; wife cook and laundress. Wages, £75 and found. A young strong girl for the Kawau, female cooks, general servants, nursemaids, stout dairy-farm lads, and eldery men.—Hannaford's Regis try, Queen-street. LOST, on Tuesday, in the Domain Gardens, a pair of blue spectacles.— The finder will oblige by leaving them with Mr Payne, Watch-maker, Wellesley-strcet West. WANTED KNOWN, that the Fitting 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 (Elias Howe, jun.), have never yet been equalled either in principle or excellence of manufacture. Re pairs to all machines properly done. Steam Gauges repaired, tested, and adjusted. W "ANTED KNOWN, that Samuel Coombes is making up the McPhilg gloggonaught Check in Mosgiel Tweed Trousers for 20s. The b.est, value in New Zealand.—City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN —I have Just Opened 2 cases Printed Molo Trousers, which I shall sell at 7/6. Tho goods cannot he equalled by any other house In town for I.BSfl titan 10/6.-.-SAMUEI( GQQMBJSsj, Qity QMfe&g Mail, % %i}c,en-§treet,



WANTED Known, Children's Prunella Boots, 1/, 1/3, and 1/6; Ladies ditto, with or without toe-caps, 5/6; Men's Elastic Shoes, 5/6; White Canvas ditto, 1/6; Glass Butter Coolers 1/j Children's Strong Leather Boots, from 1/6; Workboxes, 1/3 ; Eau de Cologne. 1/3; Foreign Cigars, /I; Wax Matches, 2 boxes for fli; Good Tea, 2/; Blacking, 2 for ,'l-J-; Oatmeal, /2; Half-crown Music, /6; Lollies, /10 per pound; Ladies Bags and belts, /9. The shop will be open for the future from 8 in the morning, till 9 at night.'— W. IT. Dampier, Wyndham-street, corner of Albert-street. WANTED, four Buys to pick Oranges on the schooner Clyde, Queen-street Wharf. LOST, at the North Shore on Boxing Day, a Black Leather Bag, containing papers, of no use to anyone but the owner. Any poison having found the same will oblige by leaving it at the office of this paper. T OST, between College Road and the JIJ Baptist Chapel, a Child's Cloth Cape. The finder will be rawardod on returning it to the "Herald" office. OR HIRE, a 2 h.p. Horizontal Engine and Vertical Boiler; complete. Suitable for driving a chaff-cutter, lathes, &c—Apply to W.S., Stau ollice. LOST, on Saturday night last, between Parncll and Queen-street, a Silver Geneva Watch, with Gold Albert.—The finder will be rewarded on returning same to this ofiice. LOST, last night, a Pocket-handkerchief containing a sum of Money ami two Pawn Tickets.—The Under will be rewarded on leaving same at: this office. LOST, yesterday, two Letters and six ] 'holographs.—The finder will please leave same at this oilice. JOBT, on Saturday, a Kit containing _J sundries, a Black and White Shawl, also a Box containing a Black Bonnet. — Finder rewarded on applying at this oltice. QJ HORTLY !—0 N E SIII L LIN G 1 A DRE A M 0 F LI F E : | SONGS AMD SONNETS. By John Blackman. PORTRAITS of Sir George Grey, Mr Justice Gillies, and the Mayor. Sec Brett's Auckland Almanac. Price, ONE SHILLING. GIRLS' TRAINING AND HIGH SCHOOL, UPPER QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD OK EDUCATION. Lady Principal-j-Misa Stothaud Governess Assistant Governesses- German Master—!)it. IIEXSKX French and Italian Master- -Mil. Riky-s ('lass Singing— Ml:. Bkown Calisthenics— Miss Bi;ll Masters will also be engaged for Latin. Algebra, and Kuelid as soon as the attainments of the Pupils require it. Visiting Teachers, extha— Pianoforte : Mr. Hoffman, Mr. Bcalo, Miss Edger, and Miss Stubbing. Singing : Mrs Mitchell and Miss Edger. Dancing: Ixliss 8011. The object of this Institution is to impart to fJirls a thoroughly useful and Liberal Education with careful Moral Training. The ordinary courses of instruction will com prise the following subjects, viz:— l-jiiglish in all its branches, History, Natural Science, Elocution, and also French, German, and Italian, with Class Singing, Drawing, Calisthenics, and industrial Work. Mu^ic, Singing (private lessons), and Dancing arc the only cxl ras. Pupils arc. admitted to thn Junior Classes at the discretion of the f .;• <I.\" Principal; bul none arc permitted to enter the Senior Classes who cannot ]>ass a suitable exam iin I ion. Young Ladies can attend any single class on (.he payment of a (juart'.n'ly fee, of lO.s. Tlitu'c will bo a class for training Teachers lo which, subject to a preliminary examination, a limited number of ladies over the ago of 15 will bo admitted without Cee. TERMS (STIttCTLY I>AYAULIS IN ADVAXCK! : Per Quarter Day Pupils, Senior Class &2 0 0 Ditto Junior 1 10 0 Resident Boarders,in addition (inclu ding washing) .. .. .. .. 10 0 0 Day Hoarder.-; 2 0 0 Weekly (without washing) .. ..70'' EXTUAS— Pianoforte: Mr [loil'man I i 0 Mr Beale a 2 0 Miss Kdger 2 2 0 Miss Stubbins 2 2 0 Singing: Miss K<lgcr .. .. 3 3 0 Mrs Mitchell 3 0 0 Dancing: Misa Bell 0 10 0 BOARDING DEPARTMENT. Miss Stotkaud will preside over tho Boarding Establishment, and wiil use every oifort to se cure the happiness and comfort of the pupils. Constant, supervision will be exercised, and habits of neatness and order inculcated. Each Boarder will have a Separate Bed, and must bring with her ! sheets, J pillow slips, and 0 towels. One Quarter's Notice is required on the removal of a Boarder. Quarter days for 1877: January 12, April 1. July 1, October 1. By order of the Board. F. J. MOSS, Secretary. npENDKUS FOR CARTING ROAD JL METAL, SCORIA ASHES, ETC. Town Clerk's Oilice, December 19, 187 G. Tenders for the above supplies and work in terms of specifications to be seen at the Ofiice of the City Surveyor, Canada Buildings, Queen street, will be received by the City Council until 2.30 on THURSDAY, the 28th instant. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to be endorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. mENDEHS FOR SUPPLIES ORPHAN JL HO M E. TENDERS will be received by the undersigned up to noon of Saturday, 30th instant, for the Supply of the Following Goods for six months, from Ist January next :— Groceries, as per specification. Bread, best quality, per 21b, loaf. ROBERT WALKER, Treasurer. Whan', December 22,157 G. Fg TENDERS are required for the Erection I of Cottages at Dargavillc, Northern Wairoa. Plans &c., may be seen at my office, and at Messrs. Michelson and Co's Stores, on the ground, until Monday, the Bth January, when the tenders are to be deliverod at 12 o'clock at either place. JAMES WRIGLEY, Architect. mo BUI L D E R S. 1 _Xl_ Tenders will be received up to noon on Satur day, the 30th instant, for the Erection of Con crete Bank Premises at Blenheim, for the Bank of New Zealand. Plans, &c, at my ofTic Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to noon on Satur day, the 30th instant, for Additions and Repairs to the Provincial Council Chambers. Plans, &c, at my oilice, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect, mo B U I L D X It S. Tenners will bo received until noon of Satur day, 30th inst.. for the erection of a Six-i'oomed House at Devon port, North Shore. Plans, &c., at my ofiice, Albert-street, near Market. EDWARD BARTLEY. WILSON & CO.'S CELEBRATED BAKING POWDER.—This now famed Baking Powder, manufactured by Messrs. Wil son & Co., may be had from any respectable Grocer, or from th« wholesale agents, Messrs. Nathan & Co. The Powder is free from <my deleterious ingredient which is often found in many BRking Powders. The local testimonials are of then>solves su/Hcient guarantee as to its j purity and efficiency. It is by far beyond tho imported article. Ask for Wilson & Co.'s Baking 'Po\v»e:r. See that every label is pro perly J»arko4 by $uj Manufaeiu.v^re,



RE M O V A L. Mrs WILLIAMS has REMOVED from Albert Buildings to her Now Shop, opposite the Firebell, junction of Queen and Grey-street, live doors from Market Entrance. Ej^OII SALE, a nine-roomed House, oppo- Si' 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 Pukekoho and the Roil way Station ; 100 acres in grass, and nearly all fenced, with House and out-building-s thereon. — Samuel Cochranc and Son, Laud and Estate Agents. 171011 SALE, in Vincent-street, a Large J Building Allotment, CO feet by 300 feet.— Samuel Gochranc and Son, Land Agents, Fort street. FOR .SALE, a four-roomed Cottage and Hal f-acro corner of Trafalgar and Symonds streets: also the Railway Temperance House, Lower Queen-street, Onehunga.—For particulars apply at Railway House. OR SALE, 14 acres of Good Land at Otahuhu, in cultivation, fenced into pad docks, divided by a public road, with water frontage; a nine-roomed House, Stables, and Out-houses for £300.—W. Flood, 5, Insurance Buildings. FOR SALE, oil" the junction of Union and Napier-streets, a three-roomed Brick House.—Apply to John Hosking, Albert-street. mO PET, the Shop and Premises now JL occupied by Mrs. Rountree in Hewin's Buildings, Wellesley- street, two doors from Quoen-streot. —Apply to Ilcwin, Grocer. Si^ nnO LET, a Baker's Establishment in JL Victoria-street; The House containing 7 rooms, also bakehouse, 2 stoves, and stable. HMO LET, in Newton Road, fourth house Jl from Syinoiuls-fitroet, a 5-J Loomed House with out-building, lately occupied by .Mr R. H. Bartlett.—R. Bartley, Break water Road. nnO LET, a Baker's Establishment in fl Victoria-street. The house containing seven rooms; also Bakehouse, two Stores, and Stable.—Apnly .1. Carson, Queen-street, or Mrs Stevenson, Nelson-street. Pino LET, an 8-roomed House, f\ 'p I ??&>; -S- furnished, in the best part of the iown.—Particulars from W. Mood, 5, Exchange Buildings. Fjpo LET, Comfortable Family Mansion, JL containing y rooms, with every conven ience, well situated near All Saints' Church, Ponsonby.— Apply to B. Tonks and Co. npO LET, <i Shop in Queen-street, next JL to Hemus's Star Boot Shop. Terms, £1 per week. PlpO LET, that commodious Shop at _iL present occupied by Madame Nelson, Albert ilotel Buildings.— Apply J. Stewart, Albert Motel. nno LET, or for SALE, that good sub _J_ staiitial Freehold Property, well-known as Morris's Temperance Hotel, clo:;e to the Re muera St.ut ion. The house contains nine rooms, with two-stall stable, and store-room and wood shed ; freehold allotment, 100 x 150 feet, well stocked with fruit trees and valuable .shrubs. The furniture, &c, can ba taken at a valuation. Good reasons given for the proprietor relinquish ing the business. —Apply at this oliice, or to G. Morrison on the promises. TNBANKR U P T C Y. -JL - ■ In the matter of "The Debtors and Creditors Act. 1870," and in the Bankruptcy of of James Larimer Long bottom, of Hamilton, a Debtor. This is to notify that I, James Larder Long bottom, of Hamilton, in the Provincial District of Auckland, in the Colony .of New Zealand, storekeeper, him this day {(led a statement in the District Court of Auckland, lioldon at Hamilton, that he is unable to nice! his engagements with his Creditors. Tin1, first meeting of Creditors will be held at flic District: Conrt-housc, Hamil ton, at noon on Tuesday, the ninth day of January, 1877. Dated this 2ord day of December. 15715. " T. MONTGOMERY, Clerk. TMPOUNDED, on (lie 251h December, jL 187G, by tin; I.'anger, one yellow Cow, notch in oft" oar, brand O on rump; also Calf belonging to the same, about Jl days old, for trespassing on road near Mount Albert: and in default or being released the above Cow and Calf will bo suldal the Public Pound, at Morningsidc, on the 12th day of January, JS77, at noon. JOHN K. STY OH, Prtundkeepor Slotini, Albert Pound. December 27, iS7(i. milE REV" '\Y~~ POTTER^' of Christ -1? church, will Preach in the Primitive Methodist Church, Newmarket, TO-MORROW EVENING, at 7.30. MISS WAIT'S SEMINARY, New North Road.—The Pupils woro examined on the ISili inst., by the Rev. J. Wallis, who distributed Prizes for Proficiency in Music, Elocution, &c. Punctuality, and Good Conduct. Duties will be Resumed January 17, 1877. AU CKLANDPERMANENT CO OPERATIVE BUILDING AND IN VESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £(3,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed:— Repayments extend- «„„ w t Total amount ing over *ci weeK- Repayable. s. d. & s. d. & years 12- 0 130 0 0 6 years 9 2 IJ3 9 2 8 years 7 6 15G 7 G 10 years 6 3 IG2 10 3 DEPOSITS received at the following rates— 12 months or longer .. C per cent, per annum 7 day's notice .. .. : 5 ~ „ JOHN BATGER, Secretary nrUiE Handsomest Trousers and Vests in JL the Province.— Philiips's Mart. v# -t^O '. J-W K~ milE COUNTY ELECTIONS. " TPIE EVENING STAR " IS A DULY AUTHOHISED GAZETTE Under the " Counties Act" and the " Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1376," FOli THE INSERTION OF ALL ELECTION NOTICES Under the Act. SPECIAL N O~ T I C E. Parties sending PARCELS to any part of the Waikato can relj' upon them being forwarded with dispatch by Early Train, thence per Coach, by booking at the oiilce of JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. AiTRTit. for Mr. W. K. Carter. MR. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, etc,, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, cither weekly, fortnightly, or other wise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, dither verbal or written, with the Inspector of N"nirtßnnfls. Citr Oounoil Officn. Queon-stroet. mEMPERANCE HOARDING HOUSE J. BRAME, Pkoi'eietor. Visitors from the country, and Boarders will find, this establishment convenient for town business, and at the same timo quiet and retired, and offering first-class accommodation, with home comforts.—Address : Upper Queen-street, corner of Turner-street. CA%^"W" A : v X u;"'ifTTX *? STEAMER, OREGON, adßSi**^ Leaving for Waiuku, calling at ' Pollock at 3 p.m. Friday, returning Saturday Return Fares, 7a. 6d. Moonlight excursion, l-rom Government Wharf, Onehunga, SATUR DAY MGHT, at 7 p.m. Music on Board, Return, Is. NEW YEAR, MONDAY, Ist JANUARY. EXCURSION TO WAIUKU, Landinz passengers at Kauri Point, Garland's, Pollock, and returuing same day, leaving One hunga at 9 a.m. | Return Fares, 2s. M, TUESDAY, JANUARY 2. EXCURSION TO JVANUKAU HEADS, Landing Passengers at Cornwp.llia, Av.'itu, Blow Hole, for visiting tho Signal Station, andLjeht house, leaving One'.mbga at 10 -run, Return Fares, '>•?.. Grt, i W^^l^^l-crimtting, % II RQE,



THEATRE ROYAL. Sole Lessee R. J. De Lias. Scenic Artist .. N. H. Thornton. LAST WEEK BUT OXE of the Wonderful Popiilar LINGARDS. Mammoth Attraction. Gkaxd Double Bill. Legitimate Comedy and Extravaganza. THIS EVB NIN G, Grand Production of the Great Mythological Extravaganza, PLUTO; Or, THE MAGIC LYRE! Pluto (as performed by them) W.H.Lingard ) in London, New York, (_ Orphe ) and Melbourne for up- ( Alice Dunning (, wards of 500 nights ) (Lingard) Introducing Twenty New Songs, Duets, Quar tettes, Choruses, &c, supported by the Royal Burlesque Company, and a host of auxiliaries! Entirely New Scenery, by Mr. N. TI. Thornton. Double Orchestra!— Operatic Chorus! —Mechani- cal, Pyrotechnical, and iEornautical Effects ! The Performance will commence with Byron's Grand Comedy of SIR SIMON SIMPLE ! Prices:— Dross Circle, Is.; Stalls, 2s. Gd.; Pit, One Shilling. ORNK-STKEET HAL L. "A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year." On WEDNESDAY EVENING, December 27, By Special Request, or THE INDIANA MINSTRELS ! "£» WILL GIVE A GRAND CONCERT D'ETHIOP ! On the above date, when they will present to the Public the following Programme, com prising the Newest Gems of Minstrelsy. Now Sentimental and Comic Songs! — New Single and Double Songs and Dances!— New Sketches, Comic Scenes, and Ballads !—As per forniod by Billy Emerson's Talented Minstrels. Part I. Overture, "Eranai,"gOrches!ra Opening Chorus, "Men of Ilarlech," Minstrels Song, "Come from afar, tliou Birdling," Mr. C. Halo Song (comic), "Me and Martha Ann," Mr. W. Obery Song, " You've been a Friend to Me," Mr. E. O'Hare Soug (comic), " My Little German Band," Mr. J. Beauregard Song, "Where are my Schoolmates Gone?" Mr. G. Forbes Grand Emereonian Finale, " Carry the News to Mary," Company. Interval of Ten Minutes. Ballad (select), Mr. C. Hale Song and Dance, " The Little Green Veil,"' Mr. G. Forbes Song, " Let me like a Soldier Fall" with Hiber nian Band accompanient, Mr. E. O'Hare Descriptive Comic Scene, " Gensrlarmes" (from the Operaoorir Genevieve de Brabant), Messrs. W. Obery and G. Morton Specialities a la Enierton, Mr. J. Beauregard Forbes Brothers in their album of songs and dances, including "She Loves i~3 both so well," You Swells so Gay," &c. The whole to conclude with the Farce of A SHOWER OF CATS! Peto Mackey Mr. J. Beauregard Billy Galoosey Mr. W. Obery Landlord Mr. E. O'Hare Agent Mr. G. Merton A Gkand Quadrille Party after the Enter tainment will be given to Holders of Front and Second Seat Tickets. A Band in attendance. Admission: Front Seats, 35.: Second Seats, 25.; Gallery, Is. J, BURGARD, Secretary. LURXK STREET HALL.— Thursday, December the •28th, an Entertainment wili be given by Lady and Gentlemen Ama tcus m aid of the widow, Mrs Coughlan ;ii!il orphans. Quadrille party after the per-' formance. Front Scats, 25., admit to dance. Gallery, Is. E. W. Ward, Mana ger. Doors open 7.50, commence at 8. "TSkTEW ZEALAND INS USANCE COM JLH PAN Y. The Ordinary HALF-YEARLY MEETING of Shareholders will be held at the Offices of the Company, Auckland, at 2 p.m. on WEDNES DAY, the 10th January, to receive the Report, and to tlec- two Directors and Auditors. The Transfer Hooks will be Closed from the 27th inst. till the 10th prox. By order the Board. GEORGE P. PIERCE. Manager. December 2G, 187 G. FijTbanking and commercial COMPANY (LIMITED). 'f he Share Register will be finally closed at 1 p.m. on SATURDAY, 30th December, 1876, for Repayment to Shareholders of the amount paid iip in terms of Resolutions passed at the Special General Meeting, held on 20th June, 1870. FREDK. BATTLEY, Liquidator. Auckland. December 21, IS7G. JOST, a Cheque for £5, drawn in favor J of A.W.I . Company on Bank of New Zealand, Gisborne. —The finder will be rewarded by returning same to A.S.P. Co.'s office, wharf. 1J OATS, for Sale, Hire, or Exchange.— 3 J. W. Carr and Sons. T^T O T I ~O ET Trespassers having left the Gates and Fences open at Western Springs yesterday (Boxing Day), Cattle and Horses have Strayed. Parties having Horses Depassuring there arc therefore advertised to look after them. P. McTAVISH. Western Springs, 26th December, 1876. ONSONBY AND OR DEDWOOD HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Tenders for the oflioe of Rate Collector of the above District will be received at my office, Shortland-street, till noon of THURSDAY, 4th January, 1877. J. A. TOLE, Chairman District Board. Auckland, Pec. 27,1876. "OONSONBY AND OR DEDWOOD JL HIGHWAY BOARD. Tenders will be received at my office, Short land-street, till noon of Thursday, January 4, for the Supply of Broken Metal at per yard, to be delivered in Ponsonby and College Roads. The metal can be broken in the district if desired. J. A. TOLE, Chairman District Board. Auckland, December 27, 1870. by a respectable person a t V situation as Barmaid, willing to pro ceed to South. Good references.—Apply by letter to "Barmaid," Star Office. TTNITED SERVICE LODGE, 421, I. C. v> The regular monthly meetiug of the members will be held this (Wednesday) evening in the Lodge room, Princes-street, at 7.30. Visiting brethren invited. By order of the W.M. F. M. Pemberton, Sec. THE Regular Monthly Meeting of the a Prince of Wales Lodge, No. 3338, E. C, will be held at the Lodge-room, Star Hotel, Albert-street, TO - MORROW (Thursday) EVENING, at 7.30 p.m. Visitors are invited.—by order of the W.M, GIRLS' TRAINING AND HIGH SCHOOL. Required fov the above Institution-Two Assistant Governesses ; salary, £50 a year to increase at the rate of fito p«r annum—Apply to the Secretary o f the Heard of Education on or before MONDAY, Rth January. ■FREDERICK J. MOSS, Secretary. ARREA RS OF CIT V RATES. FINAL NOTICE. Town Clerk's Office, Auckland, December 20,18?C> Notice is hereby given that Legal Proceedings will bo taken after the Ist Proximo against all persons who have NOT paid the current Half* 3'car'a Rate now expired. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. H; " L, pOSSEN ISX lE. Empfahlt sioh aeinen Lnunda Lcuten Yon g.K.M.S. 'Hertha," o,la Schneider \md Taehk andlor, vei-Bprichr veille bodicning und billigft



m H E RACES. JL Messrs. 11. Prince, J. Collins, A. Snider, J. G* Harris, and E. F. Yuilc will settle at the Occidental Hotel to.night on yestorday's racingl. Gentlemen who have anything to receive or pay arc requested to be in attendance. ON SALE, V TO ARRIVE Ex Matchless from Dunedin : OATS BRAN OATMEAL ffl FLOUR, ETC. T. H. II AL L & CO. mOUKISTS TO TIIE~TtO'T~LA KES, S and Visitors to Tauranga, may obtain Buggies, and Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle Horses, at I). H. M. Bill's Tauranga Livery and Bait Stables, Corner of Spring and Grey-streets, Tauranga. A telegraphic message to the pro prietor will at all times ensure a trap being ready to proceed to the Lake District imme diately on arrival of tho steamer from Auckland. N.n.—Good. Grazing for Horses Is. Od. per week. L' OTTO E AR A, NO. 34 8, I. C. _____ The Installation Of Officers will take place THIS EVENING (Wednesday), the 2<th inst., at 6.30 p.m. By order of the B.^ GEORGE> -~- Secretary. "T l m A~lsr a c, TsTt. Copies can be had by Policy Holders on apply ng at the office or agents of the New Zealand Insurance Company. __ FRIDAY,DECEMBER 29. UNITED STATES DINING ROOMS, Lower Queen street. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. BY SAMUEL COCPIRANE AND SON, At their Mart, Fort-street, on Friday next, at 12 o'clock, LEASE, GOODWILL, AND FITTINGS, OF THE ABOAE VALUHABLE BUSINESS. Information respecting the business, and a Catalogue of the Furniture and Fit tings can be obtained of the Auctioneers. TO-MORROW, THURSDAY. UNDEB DISTRAINT FOR RENT: Wyndham-st, at half-past 10 o'clock. THE subscribers will sell, on the premises of Mr. W. R, Hayward, Wyiidham street, To-morrow, (Thursday), 2Sth inst, at half-past 10 o'clock, Under Distraint for Rent, The Stock of New Furniture, &c, com prising .Wood Bedsteads, Tables, Chairs, Washstands, Couches, Look ing Glasses, Chests Drawers, Book shelves, Matti'asses, Bed Ticking, Corva Fibre, Teasing Machine, &c, &c. SAMUEL COCIIRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW. AT THE CORNER MART, AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK. MD BAGS MAIZE, ex 'Josephine.' O 150 Bags Oats 9001bs Bacon and Ilams.unrcscrvc dJy 10 tons Potatoes 10 tons Bran. Grocery, Tea, Sugar, Raisins, &c. 20 Cheese, Onions, &c. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, INDIAN SHAWLS & CLOAKS. npHE subscribers will sell at the Rooms, JL Fort-street, on Friday next, 20th. instant, at 11 o'clock, General Household Furniture, Delhi Cloalcs and Shawls (various colors), suitable for New Year's gifts. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29. SCHOONER JESSIE HENDERSON. N M. JONES & CO. HAVE received instructions from Capt. Ropinson, to sell by auction, on Friday next, 29th instant, at 12 noon, at the Central Sale Rooms. His Interest in the well-known new clipper Schooner Jessie Henderson, being one third share. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28. NOON. LIBRARY, UNREDEEMED PLEDGES, WATCHES, JEWELLERY, &c, &c, &c. E. ARTHUR WILL sell by auction, at his mart, Furniture Department, on Thursday next, at 12 o'clock noon, A Small Library of Select Books A Number of Unredeemed Pledges Watches, Jewellery, &c. TO-MORROW. EX CLYDE, FkoM RAROTONGA. L. W. EATON WILL soil by auction, at his mart, To-morrow (Thursday), at half-past 10 o'clock. 20,000 Oranges .. ... 200 Pine Apples 3,000 Conoanuts 1) casks Lime Juice 10 bags Sweet Potatoes Also in Store, Bacon and Hams, Cheese, Butter. Potatoes and Flour. * FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, on Friday next, December 29, at 11 o'clock. A Double sealed Eugfry, in good order, can be.used for a single horse or pair. Also, Backet Carriage. ALFRED BUCKLAND. W" °r k i_n_g o~it¥~n; For Private Sale, A TEAM OP TW.KLVK WORKING OXEN . in good condi'iimi, with i>ows. Yol-^s and ChiUvss. Alfred' "Suckland. .WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, WOOL SALft | miiE mulerstened will hold their Third -*- wVj ol sille ot ih<} Season, at DJirhftW Yank, v WcdoesdHy, Jamnry iOt, at- 2 o'clock^ * ' BWTCfiB ft~N<Uftft-