engaged the Hauraki for the some island, and started a few minutes before ten with several hundreds of the members of the order. Tbe Enterprise No. 2 left the wharf at half-past nine with a considerable company of excur sionists to Kohimaiamara Beach under the cheering influences of Mr Impey's lively band, and where special attractions have been provided for visitors and young people generally, _ such ns racing, jumping, sack, vaulting with pole, and other sports. SCHOOLS.

The usual annual gathering of the Auckland Wesleyan Sabbath Schools of the Auckland circuit assembled to-day at the estate of James Dilworth, Esq , who kindly placed his grounds at their disposal. At an early hour this morning the children were gathering from all parts to be in time to fall in pro cession, and to receive the welcome of their teachers. The scholars present were : Pitt street, about 300 children and teachers ; Mr. R. Arthur, Superintendent; Grafton Boad School, about 1130 children and teachers, Mr. T. McMaster, Superintendent; Parnell School, about 80 children, teachers, and friends, Mr Hughes, Superintendent; Union Street School, over 100 children and teachers, Msr W. Thorne, Acting 'Superin tendent ; Onebunga School, about 100 chil dren, Mr Fleming, Superintendent. The Revs Mr Watkin and W. J. Williams con ducted the devotional part of the proceed ings. Theplaceisoneof the best in the province for a gathering, being surrounded with shady clumps of trees, the real awning. Great provisions were made for the pleasure of the children. The substantial and wholesome food, seemed to be put away, (not gently), by the children. Tbe scene piesented a plea sant sight, all bent on enjojing themselves in some innocent way. Great praise is due to the Committer for the unsparing pains taken to make the gathering a great treat. The Sunday-school of All Saints, under the superintendence of Mr F. W. Hammond, spent the holiday in the beautiful grounds of Mr Masefield, at Home Bay, Ponsouby, that gentleman having kindly placed his grounds at their disposal. About 150 children were present, beside teachers and others, who en joyed a liberal feast on the lawn. The sports consisted of races for toys by the boys, and for new straw hats by the girls. The larger boys amused themselves with boating and cricket.

The children and friends of Sb. Paul's gchool, started for the Domain at twelve o'clock, accompanied by the Rev. C. M. Kel son, and a number of teachers, where a pio gramme of simple sports for the amusement of the young were provided. The beautiful banner of St. Paul's Sunday school was much admired. The procession was quite a picture in the sunshine, and everyone seemed bent Upon a day of social enjoyment.

HOLIDAY AMUSEMENTS.

BLONDIN.

Le Chevalier Bloncir, who has earned the appel lation of the " Hero of Niagara," will make his g"rand high rope ascension in the gigantic arena in the grounds of Government House this evening. The doors will be open for the admission of the pubic at four o'clock, arid exactly at five Blondin will ascend the rope. The wonderful acts of Blondin have never been equalled, and no other living m-in dares to ven ture on the performance of hid astonishing feats. He has performed before most of ihe crowned heads of Europe, and bofore the Queen, the Royal rami y, and the most ciittingi ished of the aristocratic families of England. And inoro, he has perform»d before the great, people of the old land who boast of a nobler ancestry lh n kings and aristocracies. His performances at the Crystal Palace some fifteen years ago, and at the leading towns of England will be lor g remembered, at d to-night be will appear to many in the Government grour ds, like the 'orm of an old friend, according 10 announcement in this evening's issue of the Star. For a biographic »1 sketch of Chevalier Blondin, we refer our leaders to this evening's suppl ment. TH* THEATRE. The popular drama of the "Shaughraun," whiehha been performed with almcst unpr.lieled sacc-ss for eleven nights at thj Prince of Wales Theatre, will be represented to-night for the last time in this city, ai d Will be under the patronage of the committee and stewards cf the Auckland Regatta Club. _ Those persons who have not seen this really genuine and interesting drama, should not fail in paying the theatre a visit this evening and witnessing the incom parable "Wheatleigh as the Shaughraun, and Miss Carry George as the beautiful Claira. CITY HALV.

In compliance with tbe wishes of numertus friends in Auckland Mr Davies will appear for the last time this evening at the City Hall in the character of the Premier Ventriloquist, and introduce his popnlar companions, who will amuse the audience with their dialogues and passing chat Ihe brothers Lv Vide will perform en the horizontal bar ; Miss Davies will play several favourite s-lectiocs; and Mr and Mrs Empson will sing some of their choice comic and sentimental songs. LORNE-STREET HALL.

The members of the various lodges of the Order of Good Templars will remember the introduction ol templary into Auckland by observi'is; its third anni versary in the Lome-street HaUihis evening. A tea will be provided at half-prat six, and at half-past seven o'clock the entertainment will commence, con sisting of speeches, songs, recititious, and music by members and friends of the.Order.

VOLUNTEER FIRING.

This firing for Captai' Clark's cup took place at the Mount Eden Kifle Eange to-doy. Ihe men fired the first seven shots at 200 yards with their own !-niders, and changed with each other for the next seven shots at the same range. We give below the firing for the 200 yds range : — Skinner 55 Bay , *S McLean 4S Kelly 4? Hendry 46 W Partington..- 46 Daley ••••• 45 Leigh 43 Whitehead 40 Reams 40 Robinson 39 Taylor 39 Self 37 Dean 36 Allan 34 iKvans 32 McEvoy 28 Keane : 17

Papakura Races.

(Per Star Carrier Pigeon.)

The Papakura Hotel presented a very lively appearance last evening from the number of racing men there. The all abserbing topic was—horses. The stabling accommodation was well filled with the " Lords of the Turf." The handicapping for the hurdle race formed the subject for dissat isfactions, it being the opinion that the same is not fairly adjusted, some of those running their horses for this race attempted to arrange that the handicapping should be re-arl justed and and all run—or that none should run but nothing to-day definitely wa3 settled, and at 12 a.m. it is reported that besides Mr Buckland's are scratched. 12 15. .There is a very large attendance, about 300 people have just arrived per train. For the Hurdle • Eace Saunterer and Stranger are favorites, and in betting circles M-iddy Ashore 4to 1. '*%! __ 2.30 p.m.'?? Euedle Race.—Eight horses ran. Paddy add Bob were scratched. Mount had a slight lead, but baulked at first hurdle. Gladstone cleared the hurdle first and led to the third hurdle. Arrow was second, but fell or jumped into a five-feet harrow ditch and stuck there. The race finished : — Limmer's b g Gladstone (late Tarn o' Shanter, aged, lOsfc 7ibs. ... 1 C Roberts b m Stranger, aged, 10st lOlbs 2 Wm. Percival's ns, ,bg Saunterer.P^S aged, 10st S'.b*. W J- PAPAKURA HANDICAP, of 100 bovr ; 20 soys to the second horse, and 10 soys to the third, out of the stakes. Nomination, 2 soys; acceptance, 2 soys; 2 soys at ths post. 2 miles. " Perfume led, Belle of the Isles third, Kingfishes in rear. On coming in sight of Grand Stand Perfume still led, followed by Kingfisher, Tui coming up. They passed tbe Grand Stand all of a heap. * Tear the close Kingfisher led, Perfume second, Isaac Walton third. The latter's jockey, when near the finish, brought him to the front. The following is the result :— """*** W. Walters' br c Isaac Walton, 3 years, 7st 31b ' ... 1 W. Walters' br h Kingfisher, 5 years,.. . Bst4lb ' 2 Mr. 0. C. McGee's bm Perfume, 5 years, Bst 71b ... _Z___Z-f.

"SOIREE D'ETBIOP" AT THE WHAU.

The largest audience that bus yet assembled at the a sylum on the occasion of any previous entertain ment met inst evening to greet the locally famous Hob: on p Minstrels. The programme opened with the "chair performance." ana an overture by the minstrels. /• mong the singers (specially noticeable w-ic Mr C, Ross in "Let the Angela in," Mr Hull "I want to kiss Papa, Good-u;ght," toucbingly renders in Mr Hull's filial maneer, and Mr T. Seton in "Still I Love Thee." The several, choruses v?ere rendered with goort effect. Messrs W. Seton and Bertie (the " corner men,") were first-class Their conundrums, many of them of a local character, were well received. The second rait opened with a selection of music by the orchestra, under Band master M' ComiFh The following songs were sung, and elicited general applause :—"MoV'ie Darling" by Mr T. Seton, a sorg and dance " Nell, the Belle,'' by Mr Fred Bice, which attracted a storm of applause; and " fcilver Threads "by Mr Hull. A double song and da c. " .he's my Sugar Plum,'' by Wessrs J-'eton ar.'d Bertie, was loudly applauded. Miss Lawrence and Wis Emp3on (ol Davits' Com bination Troupe), assisted by several pleasing melodies 'o eihanco the pleasure of the evening. Mrs Einpson war, delightful in "'The Arab's Fare well to his Steed," and her comic song of "Larry Doolan." At the close, Dr Aitkin thanked the Hobson Minstrels, the parrots, and visitors who had assisted in the gocd work of gratifying the inmates. He als" regretted that so pmall a grant for these enteitainrneUs should b* placed upon the estimates ; in constquei cc of which he was lrequ-i tly obliged to put his hand into his own pocket to meet deficiencies The evening closed with a quadrille Tarty, which, wus elites d into with gtcat spirit by those present.

TELEGRAPHIC.

WELLINGTON.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day,

Cable Recovery-Racing Scandal

The Times tykes back all it; said in derid ing the efforts of the cable-lifte'-s, when it suggested that it was time all such playing at grappling for cables should be put a stop to. Both evening paperß devote a good deal of their space to setting upon the Times. There is a very strong undercurrent of feeling with repnrd to the charges made about Mr Redwood's horse running crooked at Wairarapa. An enquiry is almost certain to result.

BLUFF.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Friday,

Sailed, N.Z. S.S. Company's shiD Waimea, Captain Kerr, for London, with 3,887 bales wool, 7 casks tallow, 4 cases 17 casks seal skins, 2,108 bags wneat, and 17 bags horns, value £90,000."

Discovery of a Dead Body at Waiheki

The dead body of a man vas found on Wed nesday last floating in Waiheke Channel, by a party out boating. Captain Williams, of H M. Customs, who was among the party, caused the body to be drifted on Waiheke Island. It was clothed in a tweed suit, with elastic side boots, and no socks. Was ap parently the body of a stout man, aped about forty. On searching the pockets £2 6s Id was found, together -with a pocket-kuife and part of a.pipe, and the Eve ixg Star of the 14th inst. The decomposition of the body had so far set in that the features, were not recognizable. An inquest was held the next day, Mr Chas. Chamberlain aoting as coroner. An open verdict was returned by the jury. The body vas buric-d on the beach above hiah-w.iter mark. There was no timber to make a coffin, so the body had to be buried without one. It is conjectured that the corpse is that of the butcher who was drowned at the Thames a short time ago.

The Murder at Epsom.

THE ii quest on the body of the young man, Edwin Pack r. who was brutally murdered by the Maori known as Henry Wynyard alias Turua, was formally opened yesterday after noon by Dr. JPbilson and a jury of sixteen— Mr V\ ilium Gardner, foreman—at tbe Prince Albe t Inn, Epsom. After viewingfthe body of deceased, Mr Broham stated that as he was not in a position to bring any evidence respecting the death of tbe murdered man, he would ask for an adjournment of the enquiry until the ,30th prox , at noon. The coroner having consulted tbe convenience of tbe jurymen, warned them that any juTyman failing to attend would be liable to a penalty of £10, and dismissed them. The body of deceased was subsequently conveyed to the little eburch of St. Andrew in a hearse draw by two horses. The Rev. A. R. Tomlinson, M.A., of Onehunga, read the burial service over the grave of the deceased. We regrert to add that up to the present time no clue to the hiding-place of the murderer can be traced. It is cen jectured that he mußt travel by night, and shelter himself in the bush by day. The young man who met with such an unfortu nate end was educated,,and skilled in music, and singularly enough the last tune tbat he was heard to pay on bis concertina wps " Home, Sweet Home." The murderer, it appears, had tried to allure Packer away from Mr Cleghorn on the pretence that he could show him some capital land in the Waikato, which, he would do well to pur chase. This proposition was probably a ruse to £et deceased into some secluded spot and murder him far his money. A reward of £100 by Government, it is to be hoped, will be the means of bringing the murderer to justice. Papakura, 1 p.m. Mounted Constables Walker and Limmer have'returned from the Mauku and surround ing districts, looking quite exhausted, having heard nothing whatever of the murderer. They have people on the watch at the cross ing places about the district, and report the settlers so indignant at the murderer, that he will get no shelter. He is known to many in the Mauku district. It is thought impos sible that be could have come in this direc tion. Constable Gamble has also been over the country, and rode his horse down so low, he had to walk in a loDg way.

fHI tWHRUro BTAB, SATtmBAY, JANUARY 29, 1876



[Advertisement. \] THE WAITEMATA ELECTION. (To the Editor of the Evening Star.) Sir, — Now that your hireling contemporary the Cross has stated that the bad feeling consequent upon the lata Elections should be forgotten I am anxious with your permission to make a few observations with regard to the unfounded and untruthful accusations made in the leading and correspondence columns of the government organ, against Dr. Lee, one of the unsuccessful Candidates for Waitemata and as the matter is one of importance I feel sure you will give me the opportunity of stating my view of the case. As I was one of the City Board members when the alleged misappropriation took place I presume I can speak of it with as much accuracy as the " unlucky" Editor of the Southern Cross. It will be in the recollection of yonr readers who have read Iha writings in the Cross bearing upon the subject, that Mr. Whitaker was the law officer to the Board. I can with certainty state that Dr. Lee 3 salary was voted by the Council. Seven others and myself were in the majority for the appropriation, with Messrs J William son Vaile, Alex. Marshall, and Charles Low son, in the minority. At the time when the salary was to be opposed a communication was placed before- the Council from Mr. Whitaker in which the legality of the act in the payment of the salary to the Dr. was approved of, in his opinion; and even Mr. Kochford, the then Provincial Solicitor, also signified his approval in favour of the council having an equal right with the Provincial Government in sanctioning the payment. Dr. Lee as moss of the old hands ate aware did not leave'the colony for over 12 months after the alleged illigal possession of the £250. When the late Mr. John Williamson be came superintendent replacing Dr. Campbell, a meeting of the Provincial council was called at the Oddfellows' Hall when the question of the payment to Dr. Lee was discussed and referred to a committee. Tbe commettee went into the matter and amongst the witnesses called was the Subscriber, who in reply to questions stated he could not swear to Mr. Wbitaker's handwriting be lieving as I did that lawyers frequently wrote



differently. No satisfactory conclusions were arrived at, and Mr. Allan O'Neill the City Tresurer was still kept out of his money. Some time paased on ; Mr Williamson and Mr O'Neill were on different political sides; * bad feeling continued and as a consequence no settlement was arrived at until Mr Robert Graham was elected, when Mr O'Neill was refunded his money after the then Provincial Executive being satisfied of the justness and legality of the claim. That Dr Lee was a defaulter I deny ; that he ever received monies to which he was not fully entitled, too, I equally deny; but those who know how the Cross has been for some time managed need not go far to discoA'er the reasons which have induced the Cross editor to single out Dr Lee, and leave some of tbe others, without even, on public ground, raising a mild protest against their being elected. A few words more and I have done. I can not forget the part the Cros3 editor took in ousting Sir David Munroe, from a Nelson Constituency; the time serving support which he has given the present corrupt ministry-; the manner in which he seems to take a pride in running down tbe people and Province of Auckland; but with that and his other powerful aid to Vogel and his col league-, 1 cannot forget that, notwithstand ing all bis entreaties he Avas not "lucky" ■enough to squeeze into the office vacated at Wellington House, time back by Mr Brandon, the deputy commissioner of stamps. What was the cause ? your readera can, I have no doubt, answer. It is now said that the Editor, having dis covered his error is prepared to retrace his following. I have no doubt, he will do so if there is anything good "sticking out," but he must recollect that if he ever shows the "grey" feather a large portion of the electors vrill not forget the " forged pastoral' or the language which he is reported to have made use of against Dr Lee-s private charac ter outside altogether of newspaper criticism. —Your's &c,. as Old City Board Member. Auckland, January 28th.— P.S. —You are at liberty to give Mr Luckie my name if he applies for it.



Several stupid typographical errors appeared in Mr Samuel Coombes' letter yes terday. "In which you "is made "is which," " facetious " appears " factious, and " vinous tendency" " vicious tendency."



PRIMITIVE Methodist Chapel, Edwardes-street. —Morning, at 11 o'clock, Rev Bey Mr Maefarlane (from Christchurch) ; Evening, at G. 30, Rev. W. Hams. PRIMITIVE Methodist Chapel, Sheridan-street,—Morning, at 11 o'clock, Key W. Harris; Evening, at half-past 6, Mr Ewiugton. THE"KEWTON~ KlßK.—Divine Service at tho usual hours on Sunday—Sub jects :—Morning: "Doers, and not Hearers only, of the Word " Evening: Lectures on Gem sis, Ko. 7— " Th* Fifth Hay, or Era of Creation." UNSECTARIAN Sunday Services, Lome-street Hall, conducted by - Samuel Edger, 8.A., January 30.—Morning: "Why Christ chose Poverty " Evening: "Good Templary :An elucidation of its principles and p^wer, and its possible prospects." f\ ONGREGATIONAL CH C7RCH, \.J Beresford-street, Sunday, January 30.—Ser vice in ttie morning, at 11; evening, at j .30 ITT-STREET WE SLEY A N CHURCH,— Sunday Services.-J n. 30. —The Rev W. J. Williams will preach in the mo nirig, at 11, and the Key J. Watkin in the evening at 0.30. /^rHRIS ffIXN MEETING-HOUS K X.J Cook-street.—Lord's Day. Worship, 11 a.m. Preaching, 0.30 p.m. Tuesday : Bible Class, open to the public, o.3ojj.ni. UNITED "Methodist Free Church, junction of Pitt and Vincent-streets. Sunday. January 30 —Key. Thomas Hodgson (recently anived from England) will commence his ministry to-morrow. Services : M ornlug at 11 ; Evening at 0.30. WANTED to Sell, 40 cases of Nelson Plums, per Hawea.-H. Lipscombe, Auckland Market. — W~" ANTED to Let, a Shop in Queen street.—Apply to P. Darb}', Thistle Hotel. WANTED, Painters to know that the Operative Painters' Trade Onion will meet on Monday, 31st Instant, at,7.30 p.m. sharp, at the late Carlton Academy, Hobflon-streot, two doors ' from tho Scotia Hotel, to Enrol Members and other business.—T Taylor, Secretary. ANTED, Apple Pie Makers to put Hannaford's splendid Nelson Apples under the crust Tickle your palate with his delicious Pastry and Drinks.—Opposite Fireball, Queen-street. WANTED, a situation by a respect able and experieaced young woman as Bar maid ; references given if required—Address CX, at this office. WANTED, an energetic trustworthy Man for outdoor or general propagating.—o. T. Wren, Mount Hobson Nursery. \ STANTEDTa "good General Servant V T for a Country Hotel—Apply on Monday next, between 9 and 10 a.m, at Greenwood's oilice, Market House. WANTED, Firemen for New Zealand Steam Shipping Co. None bu{ experienced h"nds need apply. Wages, £10.—Apply at Company's Office, next Post-office, Shortland-street, on Thurs day morning at 11 o'clock. ANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mrs Dawson, Mount St. Mary, near Convent. WANTED, a. good General Servant (character required).—MrsMorley, Havelock House, SymoQds-street. ANTED to LET, large premises suitable for a School or Beaiding House in Shortlnnd Crescent —Apply to H. Ashton and ton, House. Land, and Estate Agent. W~AIsTED TO LET, House and Shop, Counter Shelves, and Gas Fittings complete, at corner of Victoria and Chapel-streets.— A pply to C. Madden, Hobson-street.



W' A.fSTEi), a smart Lad, accus tomed to the trade. — Apply Mr Maxwell, Butcher, Victoria-street. W~TNT~E~D E:nown, Peaches! Peaches! at the Willow Grove Gardens, Beach Road, Devon port. \l/A^TE.D to Let, in "Victoria v ? street, a Two-story Brick Shop and Dwelling House.—Apply to T. Thompson, Grocer, Victoria street ANTED KNOWN, Che^ Drapery at D. McPherfon, Karangahape Road T ewton. An immense variety Prints, ,\ us lins, Hollands, aDd Dress Goods, &c , Ribbons, Lace, Collars, Ties, Millinery, and Hosiery at telling-off Friees __ W" ANTED KNOWN, the Champion and the Hero of 20 Fights has arrived. Mr. Joseph Tattersley. Light Weight Champion of Eng land, has just arrived in Auckland, and intends giving the publio an exhibition of the noble art of Self-Defence. He will set-io with Professor Davis and others, at his rooms, Hobson-stre«t. opposite the Scotia Hotel, ou Saturday evening, 29th Instant, at half-past 7 o'clock. Several Amateurs and Profes sionals will attend. Admission, Is. ANTED Known, that E. Carr, having to remove a quantity of Second-class Timber by Tuesday next, to make way for Harbonr Wores, has determined to give special advantages to buyers if they come at once.—Customhouse-street. \X7 ANTED to~LET, a comfortable v v Five-roomed Honse in Symonds-street.—H. Partington, House and Land Agent, 57. Queen-street WANTED, a situation as Daily Governe3S, —Address " Annie," at this office. * ANTED KNOWN HobartTown PaliDgs and Rails to be sold Cheap.—O. T. Saxton, Kewmarket. WANTED, for the X ewton Pottery, a first-class Thrower; also, a Burner.—Apply at the Works. WANTED. Students for Civil, Mechanical, Architectural, and' Ship Draw ing, by a Civil Engineer in practice.—Apply at the office of this paper. .ANTED Known,thatWm. Morris Tailor, is prepared to make, dye, and clean Centieman's Clothing. Gentleman's own material made up in first-class style, next the Governor Browne Hotel, Hobson-street. ANTED Known, that Straw berries are still in season at the Willow Grove G»rdens, Beach Road. Devonpott. ' WANTED, a Situation as Barmaid by a young Lady of experience ; town or country.—Apply BR, this office,



WANTED, the General Public to know that J. Alwinger, Tailor (late from France and Germany), has commenced business in his new premises, No. 38, Victoria-street, where he hopes to meet with such support as his knowledge and attention to business, and civility to his customers shall command. Gentlemen's aud Boys' Suits made to order. Repairs, dyeing, and cleaning, in all its branches, executed at the shortest notice. WANTED, " ™ Intending Purchasers of Biding Saddles and Bridles, &c, to nspect my 50s. Saddle, and 6s. 6d. Bridle; by far the best value in Auckland. All other goods proportionately cheap. Save the importer's profit, by buying direct from W. S. Jones, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Importer and Manu facturer, Queen-street. WANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mrs B. J. Yates, Rutland House, Parnell. ANTED to Let, a neat comfort able House, 8 rooms; water iaid on, fee- James Reid, Eden Terrace. WANTED~ Wanted, Wanted to Sell (cheap), 12 cases of Dried Apples, 6d _} ft, 31t>s for Is ; about Bcwt. of Jam, 6d per it> by the jar; Sardines, 6d per tin, 5s 6d per dozen; large tins. 9s Od per dozen ; 50 dozen Cups and Saucers, only 6d each; 100 dozen Plates, 3s Gd per dozen; Jugs and Basins, 6s ppr pair ; Toilet Sets, 14s each; Well and Black's Plaid Matches, Gs 6d per gross,; Tin Matches, Is lOd per dozen ; 50 dozen Shirt Studs, from 6d per set, 4s ppr dozen sets ; 40 boxes of Rimmel's Soap, 2d per cake, 6s per box; CO dozen Girls' Straw Hats, lOd each, three for 2s; lot of small Straw Hats, 6d each ; thirty boxes of Artificial Flowers. 4d, Gd, and Od each; Is Dolls will be sold at 9d; lot of assorted Ribbons cheap ; 60 dozen Teapots, from Is 3d each; CO dozen Wine Glasses, 3s Sd per dozen; 25 dozen Pint Tumblers, Cs Gd per dozen, 8d each; 30 dozen common Tumblers, 5d each, 4s per dozen ; Glass Fge Onps, Is Sd per dozen ; 20 dozen Cut Ale Glasses. 10s per dozen ; 70 dozen Pearl Buckles for Hats. 4d each, 3s 4d per dozen ; 40 dozen Fancy Needle-cases ; 100 good Needles, in a case, Is. Is 3d, and Is Gd each ; about 40 dozen of Fletcher's Ink, 3d Od. Is, and Is 6d per bottle; bottles Copying ink, only Is 0d per quart bottle ; Rcarlet Ink, Gd per bottle ; Epsom Salts, 41t>8 for Is ; Washing Powders, lid per dozen, 4 dozen for Is 8d ; Dress Buttons, 4d per dozen; small Linen Cuffs, Gd per dozen pairs ; Ladies' Paper Collars, Id per dozen, Gd per gross; Honse Boots, 3s Cd; Fancy Baskets, lsCdto4sGd; lot of Vases, Is Gd and 2s per pair; lot of House Boots, large sizes, 3s Gd per pair; lot of Children's Boots (Laceups), 2s Cd. 3s and 3s Gd per pair ; lot of Maids' Boots (1 and 2 size .only 2s Cd per pair; Pre served Ginger, only 5s po jar ; 20 dozen Tea-testers for trying tea, 7s per do n ; Basins, 3s Gd and 4s Gd ppr dozen ; 30 dozen Pu<. ding Basins, 3s to 12s per dozen ; 20 dozen Plated Watch Guards, 2s Cd to 5s each; lot of Silk and Wax Flowers, under glass shades, from 20s each ; 4 superior Pictures (Spring, Summer. Autumn. Winter), price £4; Vegetable Dishes, 3s each, 30s per dozen; Soup Tureens 12s each; Tin Candlesticks, 9d each, 7s per dozen; Scrubbings, lOd each ; cheap Brooches and Earrings, from 2s Gd per dozen ; C< py Books, lOd and is Cd per dozen ; Steel Ri^gs for Keys, 4d per dozen ; about, G dozen Youths' Dress Boots, only Gs Gd per pair ; 50 dozen Glass Sugar Basins, Is Cd each, 15s per dozen ; Ladies' Ruffles, frcm Cd; lot of superior Lustres, from 12s to 25 s per rair ; Silver Lustre TeapotP, from 27s per dozen ; Toilet Requisites, 4s Gd to 6s Cd, set of three ; Shite Pencils. lOd per box of 100 ; Good Tea, £] Is per box; Scented Hair Oil, Gd per bottle; 25 do/en Glass Butter Dishes. Is Gd each, 15s per dozen ; Cnyenno Pepper. Cd per bottle, 4s 6d per dozen; Epsoms. Cd per dozen packets. 2s 9d per box of 7rt)s; Day and Martin's Blacking, 8d per dozen, Cs 6d per gross— -A pply to H. Watts, General Dealer, Pitt street. WANTED KNOWN that J.MOBBJSON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Address Newton Road. D~ K. SCOTT being in Auckland for a fortnight, will receive patients at the Star Hotel, Albeit-st.eet, from 10 to 3. THE Misses Craig's Pupils will resume their Studies on Monday, January 24, —Graham-street, January 14,187 C BOATS ! Boats! Boats ! — For Sale cheap.—J. W.. C'arr, Boat-builder, next the Gas-works. _^ rpo LETTthe Shop occupied by-Mr. JL T. Barnett, ,\ rle Butche pposite the Thistle Hotel.—Apply to T. Barnett, rk Butcher, next City Hall. FOB Immediate Sale, cheap two neatly finished four-roomed Cottages in New ton, on 42 "feet by 75 feet freehold.—Apply D. B. Orchard, 5, Insurance Buildings. £100 REWARD.



Whereas HENTtY WYNYAKD, an Aboriginal Native, Is charged on Warrant ■with having, on the 27th instant, at Epsom, MUKDEItED one Edwin Packeb, this is to notify tbat a BEWAED of ONE HUNDRED POUNDS will be paid by the Govern ment for such information as shall lead to the apprehension and conviction of the said offender. Description of Henry Wynyard, alias Turua:—A Maori, but no darker than a half-caste ; about thirty Q ; years of age ; 5 feet 8 inches high; regular features wears slight beard and moustache; dressed, when last seen, in a black cloth sac coat, black wideawak hat, and dirty white duck trousers; is » sailor; he has a mole on the left cheek, two moles on the right side of neck, and two names— " Winata," "Kata rina,"—on right arm ; " Hara," left arm. He is well known at Onehunga, having worked about the district for years. THOMAS BROHAM, Inspector Armed Constabulary. Inspector's Office, Auckland, 28th January, 1876. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. * The Preliminary Examination of New Pupils will bo hfdd on Tuesday, Ist February, commencing at 10 o'clock. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Maßter. IN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OP W. H. BINKS, DRAPER, OF NAPIER. Tenders for the Purchase of the Stock, amounting to £5 164 warehouse cost, will bo received by the Trustees, at Napier, up to February 2nd inclusive. Copies Of inventory and conditions of sale may be seen at tbe office of McArthur, Shera and Co. Tenders may be made by Telegraph HUGH CAMP BELL 1 T . W. F. UTTING, £ *rußtees- i<*ii "PACIFIC MAIL i* STEAMSHIP COMPANY. , The Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship CITY OP SAN FRANCISCO Will leave FOR NAPIER AND SOUTHERN PORTS on TUESDAY next, at 12 noon. For freight or passage apply to OWEN & G-RAHAM, Agents. jyrßS MASON'S School, Pitt-street, Jxl Newton.— Duties will beresumed on Mon day, 31st instant. T ODGE ST. ANDREW, No. 418, S.C. , An Emergency Meeting will be held in the Lodge reom. Masonic Hotel, on Monday, the 31st instant, at 7.30 p.m. sharp. ■•"■' By order of theE.W.M. < GEO. PAYNE, Secretary. I



pETNCE OE WALES THEATEE. THIS (SATURDAY) EVENING, MR. CHARLES WHEATLEIGH AS THE SHAUGHRAUN! THE SHAUGHRAUN! Under the patronatre of the Stewards and Committee of the Auckland Regatta Club. Shaughraun !—Last Time Shaughraun ! —Last Time Shausrhraiin !—Last Time Shaughraun !—Last Time Shaughraun !—Last Time Shaughraun '.—Last Time Monday Evening, THE LOTTERY OF LIFE. JJ L O N D I N, THE HERO OF NIAGARA, WILL MAKE HIS FIRST Grand High Bops Ascension ON THIS DAY, JANUARY 29th, IS7G, IN HIS GIGANTIC ARENA, REAR OF GOVERNMENT HOUSE, The dimensions of which far surpass any other canvas enclosure in the world. The performance will include the same WONDERFUL FEATS As performed by him over tho GIGANTIC FALLS OF NIAGARA !! ! N A M ERIC A, In the presence of •H.R.H. THE PBINCE OP WALES AWD SUITE, Including His Grace the i uke of Newcastle, Earl of St. Germaius, the Marquis of Chandos, Lord ryous, General ■Williams, M*jor Teesdale, Major General Baice, And many other distinguished jsoblemen and Gentlemen. Doors open at 4 p.m., performance to commence at 5 p.m. sharp. Entrance from Symonds-street, near Choral Hall. Pricks op Aeaiisbion : First-class Seats. 45.; Second-class Promenade, 25.; Children, hilf-prico. TS~ No Re-admission. _____ No Smoking Allowed, Operatic Selections by tbe Band.



___*_——__ DAILWAY NOTICE, flt.j'Fi i! .: ik Chevalier Br. oni) in has made r-bffig Y-ffig^; arrangements with the Railway authorities to run SPECIAL TRAINS at Excursion Fares, on SATURDAY next, in order that Country Visitors may have an opportunity of witnessing his First Ascension. For Time Table, see Railway advertisement. K^jrn,^—__ TJRIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA —ifj&t-iuZ-^i*P±?* will leavoOnehunga at i p.m. for Blondin's Pavilion, rcturnitg from tho Grey hound Hotel at 9 p.m. 33- BLONDIN—TO-DAY, at 5 p.m. JS3T BLONDIN—TO-DAY, at 5 p.m. iW BLONDIN- TO-DAY, at 5 p.m. m- BLONDIN-TO-DAY, at 5 p.m. j&T BLONDIN—TO-DAY, ax 5 p.m. as- BLONDIN-TO-DAY, at 5 p.m. All letters and communications to be addressed to J. F. BLONDIN, or 0. P. NIAUD, Secretary, Star Hotel, Auckland. By order of Le Chevalier Blondin. H, P. LYONS, Agent. piTY HALL. LAST SIX FAREWELL NIGHTS OF E. D. DAYIES AND COMPANY, COMMENCING THIS (SATURDAY) EVENING, UNDER THE PATRONAGE AND IN PRESENCE OF CnEVALiER Blondin and Suite. NATATOR WILL UNDRESS UNDER WATER! Mrs. Empson will sing (by desire), " Silver Threads among the Goid." Flying Trapeze by the Brothers Dv Ville ! Mr. T. Empson in New Comicalities. Pianiste—Miss Davies. Prices :—3s, 2s, and Is. Doors open at 7.30, to commence at 8 o'clock. FOR Immediate Sale, a comfortable Freehold Four-roomed Cottage in Baker-street. Price, £80.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-Btreet. pHONETIC ASSOCIATION. MODEL TRAINING SCHOOL, Auckland. Classes will be resumed on MONDAY, January 31. Advanced Class (Reporting Slyh), 7.30p m. on Mon days ; Elementary ditto, 630 p m. on Thursdays. For any particulars apply to the Itev. E. Browne. LOST, on Thursday, near Shelly Beach, a Sky Terrier, clipped Answers to the name of Ching or Jenny.— The tinder will berewardsd on returning same to Alma Store, Alma Place. T>T O T I 0 W. All accounts against Antonia Parez, mariner, One hunga, to bo sent in immediately to D. Nelson, Butcher, Queen-street, Onehunga. W ARK WORTH AGRICULTURAL SHOW. Return Tickets per Minnie Casey, on THURSDAY, 3rd instant, at 10 a m, 12/6. Mr. McComish's Band in attendance. T O. G. T. The Third Anniversary of introduction of Order into Auckland will be celebrated by a SOIREE and ENTERTAINMENT, in the Lome-street Hall, on Regatta Day, January 29. 1876. Tea on the Table at 6.30. Tickets, Is 6d each, including Entertain ment, consisting of Musical Selections, Songs, Recitations, Speeches, &c. Admission to Entertain ment, only Is. CROWN "PRINCESS GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). A Call (the sixth) of One PM'Hn* ver Share has this day been made on the c •' he above-named Company, payable to the ... the office of the Company, Bank Building.! •>., '• . n tt 0 r before the 28th day^of January, 187*5. ' H. W. ix^TH, Secretary. Auckland, 7th January, 1876. TO Carpenters.—Tenders required for Erecting a Store, Great North Road, till 2nd February. Plans and specifications to be seen at Mr E W , Morrison's Hotel, Newton. Loweßt or any tender not necessarily accepted. TO LET, for a term, a comfortable Six-roomed Cottage, with small Garden and Stable, "within ten minutes' walk of Pest-office.— Apply by letter to "Alpha," Box 106, P.O. Posses sion given in about a fortnight.



HpENDERS required for (labour _JL only) for a Vil am Princes-street Plans, &C-, to ho R' s n at my house i" Queen-street, up to Wed nes. \■ i \t.—J. miitb, Draper. Q~a 'J' UKDAY NIGH TS' O ENTERTAINMENTS. In consequence of the Anniversary Soiree I O.G T. being held This Evening, in the Lome-street Hall, the u-ual Entertainment in the Y.M.O.A. Rooms wilt not take plaoe. CHARLES B. ANDREW, Hon Sec. A LEXANDR A FAMILY HOTEL, XIL parnell. J W MELTON begs to inform his numerous friends and the public that this favorite Hotel is now entirely renovated and open for the reception of families and visitors. . The Parlors and Bedrooms are well furnished, and command magnificent views. The Billiard Re om is fitted with first-class Table and every requisite. Hot, Cold, and Shower Baths The best procurable stock "3 Star Battle-axe. M>als at all hours. English and Australian papers. Billiard Furniture always on mie. TU- O T I C B. As we. the Undersigned, intPnd to retire from business, all CI ims against us must he sent in, and all Acconuts p.id on or before Tuesday, Ist day of February. Customers can obtain Bargains for cash only up to above date. Having determined to retire from the business, we invite tenders tor the En'ire Stock, to be sent in by Wednesday. 2nd day of Feb vary, at noon. The Stock can he'seeE, and all information obtained on the premises. COOK & CLAYTON. QTRAWBERRIES and CREAM, of kj the finest quality, daily, at Mason Bros-'Pamcll Nurm-iy. WILLIAM "^yiLSON, Invites the attention of his customers and the public generally to an unusually large assortment of SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS .AND MILLINERY, JUST OPENED UP. Comprising the following special lines :— THREE CASES LADIES' AND MISSES' LEGHORN HATS, In all the Newest Shapes, from 2s Cd each; NE CASE SLEEVELESS JACKETS Atf D CAPES ; NEW TUSSORE AND COLORED DRESS SILKS; DRESS MATERIALS In every fashionable texture ; ONE CASE BEADED & PLAIN YAH LACES, From Gd per yard; ONE CASE SILK TIES, COLLARETTES, SCARFS, RUFFLES, &c. NEW MILLINERY MATERIALS; NEW DRESS TRIMMINGS; A Large and Choice Lot of REAL OSTRICH FEATHERS, FLOWERS, WREATHS, &C, AU marked extremely low;/ AMES' AND CHILDREN'S UNDERCLOTHING; A Large Selection of BABY-LINEN, LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S STAYS, CRINOLINES, ETC. ; NEW HOSIERY AND GLOVES. WILLIAM WILSON, 204 & 206, QUEEN - STREET, AUCKLAND AND AT POLLEN-STKEET, THAMES.



A UCKLAND & MEECER'RAILWAY. TIME TABLE. WEEK DAYS—Down Drains. 1 "3 5~ 7 9 II 13 15 a. m a.m. a.m a.m. p.m p.m p.m p.m Auckland.^, .. 7.1K 9.33 11.45 2.30 3305 15 .. Newmarket. .. 7.26 9 4511.55 240 3.415.25 .. Remuera .. .. 7.32 0.5112.1 2.4(53 475.31 .. Elierslie .. .. 7.30 9.5512.8 2.633 645.88 .. Pen.Jet.d. 7.45 f7.44 Onehunga 7.54 .. 10.12 12.20 3.5 .. 5.516.27 ■"Otahuhu •• .. 7.57 4,12 Papatoitoi .... 8 S 4.2:-. *Manure.va.. .. 8.24 4.39 Papakura .. .. 8.40 455 *Hunua .. .. 8.47 5.2 _, (a. 8.52 5 7 Drury ..| d .. f)0 515 Pukekohe .... 9.33 5.48 *Bucklund. .. 9.42 5.67 *Tuakau .. .. 954 6.11 *Pokeno .. .. 10.15 6.31 | Mercer, a 10.27 SA3 | Up Tkains. ' 2 4 6 8 JO 12 14 IB" a.m. a.m a.m. a.m. p in p. m. p m p.m, Mercer, d 7.17 330 .. *Pokeno 730 3.43 .. •Tuakau 7.54 4 7 .. *Buckland 8 s fJ° •• Pukekohe.. .. •• 813 .. ... .. 4.2b .. f„ 8.45 458 .. Drury.. I^' .. -- S-5 2 57 .. *Hunua 8.58 5.18 .. Papakura 9 5 5.20 .. *Manurewa y^' °-ao •• Papatoitoi 9.3S 5- 53 •• 'Otahuhu 9.49 6.4 .. Onehunga.d 734 8.30 .. 10 40115 350 .. 6.6 Pn June a. 17.42 8.39JU0.2 10 IP 1.24 J3.F.9 tO 17 ||6.15 Elierslie .. .. 8 43!10.6 10.53128 4.3 ft 21 Remuera .. .. 8.5210 10 11.2 1.37 4.12 6.31 Newmarket .. 8.56:10 2011.6 14i 410 0.35 Auckland a. ..96 |10 30|11.16il sl\ 4.20 l 6.45 % Change for Mercer and intermediate Stations. t Change for Onehunga. || Change for Auckland. SUNDAYS,—Down Teaihb. 1 3 5 a.m. p.m. p.m. Auckland, dep 925 2.30 4.45 Newmarket 9.35 2.40 4.55 Remuera 9.41 2.46 5.1 Elierslie 9 *S 2.53 5.8 Penrose Junction, dep. .. 9.52 2.57 5.12 Onehunga, ar 10.0 3.5 5.20 Otahuhu Papatoitoi ...... Up Tkains. ' 2 4 6~ a.m p.m. p.m. Otahuhu „ Onehunga, dep. .. . 10.16 3.30 5.30 Penrose Junction, arr. .. 10.24 3.38 5.38 Elierslie 10.28 3 42 5.42 Remuera 10.37 3.51 5.51 Newmarket .. .. 10 41 3.55 5.55 Auckland, arr 10.51 4.5 6.5 jybfe.—Trains stnp at Stations marked * by signal only Passengers wis-hing to alight must give notice to the Guard at ihe previous station. Passeng< rs are requested not to enter or leave the cars while in motion. Season and School Tickets issued to and from all stations, a* very low -ates. Apply to the Manager. To ensure dispatch, Parce s ahouid be booked ten minutes before the starting of the train. FRANK B. PASS MORE, uperintending Engineer for Constructed Railways » Publio Works, Ist December, 1875.



AUCKLAND AND NORTH SHORE STEAM FERRY COMPANY (LIMITED). ,_ The ordinary Annual Meeting of Shareholders in the above Company will be held at the Company s office. Bank Buildings, .on Monday, tho 14th FeLruary, at 3 pm. Business—To receive Report and Balance-sheet, and el ct two Directors and an Auditor. By order of the Directors H. W. HEATH, Manager. gIENTLEMEN'S QLOTHING, MERCERY, &c. W- X iTT~T BAY Invites special attention to his Extensive and Varied Stock of 1 case Silk Dust and Alpaca Coats.in the various shapes MEN'S, YOUTHS', & BOYS' CLOTHING, Which is carefully selected by his Home Buyers from Manufacturers, Thus saving at least 30 per cent to Purchasers ; also, included and assorted in, are the MOSGIEL, NELSON, AND GEELONG TWEEDS With W.R.s own xv—cc, well Shrunk and Warranted. HTiHE FOLLOWING, JUST OPENED, -1- ex late arrivals—■ 4 cases Gentlemen's Shirts, in Dress Military Corazza, Rifle, &c. ; the New Colored " Naga saki" Lawn and " Oxford" Flax Shirts, very choice goods; White Crape ditto, special line 1 case Latest Novelties in Boys' Holland, Diaper, Serge, and Tasso Silk Smts cases Hosiery, in Black and Brown Silk, White and Brown Lisle Thread, ditto Cotton Striped ditto, choice; Silver Grey and Red D-ab Merino Half-hose,- of fine texture; Silk and Gauze Merino Drawers, Pants, etc., etc. 1 ;ase Gloves, Ties, Scarves, Braces, Sets of Studs and Solitaires, some of which are great novelties cases of Linen and Paper Collars, shapes too numerous to particularise, with latest designs. The Largest and Most Varied Stock of 3 HATS and CAPS to select from in the colony, . Job Lot, Cheap. W. Rattray begs to notify that. Gentlemen's Shirt are expressly made in any material or shafce. Orders promptly executed at reasonable rates. ONE CASE PITH HELMETS SHORTLY TO ARRIVE. NEW ZEALAND HOUSE, 6, Queen-street. TgIHE UNDERSIGNED HAVE ON SALE X AND TO ARRIVE : Gourock Canvas, Al Extra Baxter Bro.'s Royal Navy Canvaa Christie's Double Crown Canvas Christie's Royal Navy Canvas Gordon's Royal Navy Red Stripe ' Gordon's Imperial Blue Stripe Leith Companies' Canvas Wilson and CuEmngham's Canvas Also, 50 cases Muntz Metal 6 cases Copper Sheathing And a large stock of Anchors and Chains and General Ship Chandlery. D. H. McKENZIE. Auckland, November 5, 1875. npHE UNDERSIGNED HAVE ON SALE PORT—Superior Old Red. in wood and bottle SHERtiY—Superior qualities and brands, bottled and in butts, hhds, qr. casits, and octaves BRANDY- Hennessy's and Maxell's, in wood and case. Also, fine old Vintages for private families and Bisquit dv Bouche's and De Laage Filis, in flasks and half-flasks WI. RUM—3O 0.p., in hhds and qr.-casks WBlSKY—Dunville's, Greenless and CoMUe's Sherriff's May, John Eraser's Brackla, and Jame son's in bulk, and Lome's Highland, Dunville's, and Stewart's in cases OLD TOM—Browning's, In bulk Booths', Burnett's, and Bernard's, in case SCHNAPPS—AdoIpho Wolfe and Co.'s, quarts and pints GENEVA— John de Kuyper and Son's Anchor Brand, in red and green cases ; J. H. Henke's Hollands, in stone jars and glass bottles, and Cologne Gin GINGER WINE, in qr-caaks and cases CLARET—Medoc, Chateau, Margeaux, St Julien, *& MARASCHINO—Noyeau, Curagoa, orange and white, and Sarsaparilla BlTTEßS—Seiner's, Angostura, Orange, and Pomer anzen CHAMPAGNE—CIiqnot's, Perrier Jouet's, Moet's Covin's, and r>e i.ossy's SPARKLING MOSELLE—Dlenhard's quarts and pints ,- LINDKMAN'S CAWARRA HOCK AND CLARET Ist growth AMERICAN LIGHT WINE (Muscatelle) BOTTLED ALE—Bass's, Devenish, Tennant's," and Allsopp's BOTTLED STOUT—Byass's. Blood's, Guinness's and Watkin's, bottled by Byass LIME jniCE CORDIAL—GiIIon and Co's pintsand quarts, Gillon and Co's Sherbet GROCERIES, comprising—Belmont, Ozakerit, and Field's Candles. Crushed Loaf Sugar, Bennetts, Saltpetre. Blacking. Blacklead, and Sardines Reckett and Son's FREJHCH BLUE TEAS and SOGABS PALE ENGLISH MALT VINEGAR—( hampion's No 24, in half-hhds. CIOKRS-No2h.S.,in 500 boxes, La Caobas, AI- ... beurne, de Oro, Alonzo f areche, Sir Robert Pvel, Flor de Solor, La Perla del Tabaco, and Verguero TOBACCO—Various brands PAlNTS—Carson's Anticorrosion, red and stona colour; Blundell, Spence and Co's Genuine Ground and Nos 1 and 2 White Lead, Red Lead, White Zinc, Mid Brunswick Green, and Yellow Paints, Patent Driers, &c. Hodson and Co'« White Zinc and White Lead, in 281b drums OILS —Raw and Boiled Linseed in drums and barrels Colza in drums, and owner's Kerosene NOBLE'S AND HOARE'S VARNIBHES OAK VARNlSH—Blundell, Spence and Co's, in case«, containing 16 1-gallon tins COftDAGK—Europe. Manilla, Bolt Rope, and Gal- < vanized Wire Rope Composition Nails for Munts Metal To arrive, per ' Glenlora,'— 400 half-barrels BLASTING POWDER. B. C. & Co. have now adopted the method followed, by the large London Houses of VATTINCf their WINES and SPIRITS, this having been found to secure the delivery of a higher standard of quality than otherwise obtainable. Original packages delivered from Bond as heretofore when required. Indents executed for all kinds of goods. BROWN. CAMPBELL & CO. NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY. [Established a.d. 1797.] The security afforded by this old-established office Is unquestionable; it is most favourably known throughout the world for its promptness in settle ments; its regulations are liberal; its rates of Pre miums are based at the lowest compatible with ihe safety of the Assured; and its receipts are all retained n The Colony for investment, affordingthe advantages -j of a Local Institution, combined with the guarantee - of a Wealthy English Proprietory. Rents may be by special agrreem^nt for 12 months. Every information can be obtained at the v Society's Offices, Bank Buildings, Queen-street, orac* application to ' V JAS. B. GRAHAM, AgenJ. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2. „ CITY MART. BY ORDER OE THE IMPROVEMENT COMMISSIONERS. THE TREASURY BUILDINGS, AND BUILDINGS USED AS COMMIS SIONER'S OFFICES. FOR R E M O V A L. GRANT & MORTON HA YE '.received ihfeteuctions "to sell by auction, at tbe City Mart, on Wednesday, •>, 2nd February, at 11 o'clock, The Weather-hoard Buildinar nsed as Commfs fi ntTrt' Offices, coutaining four Rooms »nd Kitchen, with Grates, &c, iv fiist-rat • pre- . servation; to* be removed by the purchaser within seven days. | Terms:—Cash. ~. ':/,'. '■'...