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Wheat : None offering, prime samples A-ould command 6s to Gs Gd. Oats meet with ready sale at 2s 2d to 2s 3d for good to prime feed, and up to 2s 4d for milling. Barley : There has been an improved de mand" at 2s (5d to 3s for good feed and milling; malting samples are difficult to get at 4s, tho price held for, CAPTAIN WALKER ON FORESTRY. Captain Walker's lecture last night on state forests was well attended, and on the motion of Professor Coughtrey he was accorded a hearty voto of thanks. Mr Mandera is a candidate for tho chair manship of tho Vincent County Council. A dramatised version of Cardinal Wise man's "Fabiola" was performed in St. Joseph's .School last night by the pupils of the Dominican convent. Reports speak highly of the entertainment. The County Council elections are taking place to-day,

CATTLE MARKET.

NEW PLYMOUTH, this A ny

At Courtney's cattle sale the bidding was spirited. Cows realised from £7 12s Gd, to £8 38 ; steers £5 15s, to £6 7s 6cl ; yearlings £3 10s, to £3 17s 6d ; calves £2 10s ; work ing hullocks £17 a pair. ELECTIONS.

]\lr. Arthur Standish is elected Mayor for the Borough of Nev, r Plymouth, by a large majority. County election is coming oil; there is not much excitement.

Our report of Mr ]lees' address in the Mechanics institute, last evening, is un avoidably crowded out at the last moment. He received a unanimous vote of thanks and confidence.

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 management of Mr R. Cranwell, whose long experience enables him to give great satisfaction.—JUST LANDED, Floor 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 ARCADE, as they can obtain so many of their requirements at one establish ment. A Liberal Discount to cash ]mr c]r.:'icrs during the holiday season at HOLLOWAY & GAELICK'S, Queen-street. —[ADVT.]

THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 33, 1876.



&** 3x T? 0 It II OKIA NG A, DIRECT. rn ie Schooner HINEMOA "Willsnil for the above port on THURSDAY, the -JBtli instant. For freight or passage, apply to D. 11. MrKENZTE, Custom-house Street. r^ 2W ~jT> AXil U E TAMAYA, -*-^ FROM LONDON. ■^Q—ggf^ All Accountsand Claims against BMfmHAti«*Sßi 1C Barqno Tamaya must bo ren dered in duplicate to the undersigned by 10 o'clock on Wednesday, the 27th instant, or they cannot bf. recognised. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO., (LIMITED), Agents. Auckland, 2.3rd December, 1870. T~ O"IT3SrE~nS T~R EE T HAL L. "A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year." On WEDNESDAY EVENING, December 27, By Special Request, tar THE INDIANA MINSTRELS ! °m WILL GIVE A GRAND CONCERT D'ETHTOP ! On the above date, when they will present to the Public the following Programme, com prising the Newest Gems of Minstrelsy. New Sentimental and Comic Songs! —New Single and Double- Songs and Dances!— New Sketches, Comic Scenes, and Ballads!—As per formed by Billy Emerson's Talented Minstrels. A Grand Quadrille Party after the Enter tainment will be given to Holders of Front and Second Seat Tickets. A Band in attendance. Admission: Front Scats, 35.: Second beats, 25, ; Gallery, Is. .^ BURGARD> Secretary . DE V O N P O R T HAL L. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1870. Entertainment in aid of North Shore Rowing Club. First Part—Concert. Second Part—Farce, "Barnunvs Ball," by members of N.b.R.C. En tertainment to conclude with a Dance. Doors open at 8.30 p.m. ; performance to commence at 8 p.m. Front Seats and dance, 2s Od; Back Seats (not admitting to dangers. A RCH HILL HIGHWAY DISTRICT. /J§k A Meeting of the Ratepayers of the above District will be held on Monday, January bth, at 7.30 p.m., in the Christians' Meeting House, Cnuroft-strect. . , c -\/r. Business: To elect a Trustee in place of Mi Gow (resigned). A competent person is required to act as Valuator for the district. Applications In writing, stating terms, to be made onorbeioic the 231h inst., to LIAM STBWART , Chairman of the Board. TNBANKII U P T C Y. in the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors iU Act 1870,- and in the Bankruptcy of of Jonathan Mttmford, of the ut> ot Auckland, Bootmaker. Notice is hereby given that it is my intention on WKDXESDAV, the 17th day ot Januaij-, 1877 at 11 o'clock in the forenoon or on the first clnvtlirrcafler on which the Court shall sit to annlv to the Supreme Court ol New /iejlanci, Shorn Districl'at Auckland, for an order-of Discharge under the provisions of the abo^e incntionccl Act. _„_,, Dated this 23rd day o^Dc^nbor. J|& ORD . Herb & Tyler, Solicitors, Vulcan Lane. W- ANTED known, we have further reduced our Choice Christmas Goods. The Finest Currants lid, per lb ; Canterbury Hams in cloth, Is per lb ; the famous Sinclair Belfast Hams, is 2d per lb ; the bost Hobartown lavs in Jars, CM her lb, in large tins 6id per lb ; the"finest Provincial Cheese, only 8d per lb; Swear lid. All for cash ; and please remember the finest Teas in Auckland are only obtainable at the T Pot, T. llcwin 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. He win and Brother, the T Pot. _ CjCPvIPTUKE GIFT FUND.—Object :— O The Annual Distribution of Copies of tlie Scriptures, where needed and desired, amon" Scholars attending the Government Schools, in Town and Country.—Notice to Subscribers—Treasurer's Account, 1876.— Cr.— Subscriptions received, £3 8 3s. ; To 30 Bibles, a grant from Committee of Auck lancl Branch British and Foreign Bible Society, value £] 105.~£19 I?>*.-Dr.- Bibles and Testaments purchased at—Ji. Wavfce's, £8 13s. 6d. ; T. Page's £3 15. ; British and Foreign JBibie: Society » Depot, £3 6s. ; Champtaloup and Cooper 8, £2 Zs. 3d • T Turrell's, 10s. ; Carriage of Books, &c ' 8s 6'd ; Advertisements (three papers at'half-price, with thanks), 15s. ; balance in box at Magistrate's Court, for Children s Home, Howe-street, 2s. 9d.-£19135. Books distributed—East Ward (two schools), <JU copies- West Ward (two schools),|100 copies ; Newton, 30 ; ParneU, 30 ; total, 250 copies. S. Rout, Collector and Treasurer, pro. tern. Examined, and found correct — ALEX. TIIORNE, F. G. EWINGTON. nRE AT G YMNASTIC FEATS at yT gUcrgU^ Ql^oxw, 0» Boxing Pay,



ST^T?T^iJf E o,S' S PRESBYTERIAN T^vF J U« CHV~ T£ c Rev- D-w- Runciman, of Leslie, Scotland, will conduct Divine Service in the above Church to-morrow forenoon, at 11. rjHRISTIANS MEETING HOUSE" Vy Hobson and Cook-streets.—To-morrow, at 6.30 p.m. Subject: "Union of Christians on Christian Principles." No Collection. m*HE SUNDAY EVENING SERVICES «77v ylr ll be \f d To-morrow night, in the Hall of the Young Men's Christian Association, from Collection al'° invitcdl Scats Free- No "VTEWTON KlßK.—Divine Service at -Li the usual hours to-morrow. Subjects-— Morning: " Life of Christ. No. 7. The Baptist forerunner." Evening: "The Resurrection Principle." L~ORNE - STREET HALL SUNDAY SERVICES, conducted by Samuel Edger, 8.A., December 24.—Morning: "Tho Robust Christian." Evening: "A Strong Christ for Weak Mon: Help the Fallen." W~~ESTE VAN CHURCH, Pitt-street. SUNDAY SERVICES, Dec. 21.— The Rev. T. Buddie will preach in the morning, at 11; and the Rev. W. J. Williams in the evening, at 6 .30. TTNITED METHODIST FREE IJ CHURCH, junction of Pitt and Vincont strccts.—Divine Service every Lord's Day.— Morning, at 11; Evening, at C.30. Ql\ STEPHEN'S PRESBYTERIAN k!3 CHURCH, Ponsonby Hall—l )ivinc Service will be held in the above Hall to-morrow fore noon, at 11 o'clock, by Roy, W. Hancock Homer. CJT. L U X E'S PRESBYTERIAN K_> CHURCH, Remuera.—The Rev. P. S. Hay (recently from Scotland) will conduct Divine Service at the above Church to-morrow, at 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. RIMITIVE"METHODIST CHURCH, Edwardcs-strcct. — Sabbath Services:— Morning, at 11, by Rev. W. Tinsley. Subject: " Ideals of Life." Evening, at 6.30, by Rev. W. Tinsley. Subject: "The Wonder of the Uni verse." RLMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, Franklyn Road. — Sabbath Services :— Morning and Evening, Rev. J. Hill, from tho Thames. ESLEYAN CHURCH, Ponsonby.— Sunday Services, in Mr. Addcy's School room.—Morning, at 11, by Rev. J. Wlicwell; Evening, at 6.30, Rev. W. Kirk. ESLE VAN CHURCH, Union-street, The Sabbath Services will be conducted as usual in the Morning, at 11 o'clock, by Mr. Hogg ; Evening, at 6.30, by Mr. Wclsman. N T U E S D A V NE X T THE CEREMONY OF LAYING THE FIRST BLOCK OF THE NEW WESLEYAN CHURCH at NORTH SHORE will be held. Block to be placed by C. J. Stone, Esq., at 1 p.m. sharp. Rev. Tiios. Buddie will conduct Service and deliver an Address. After Service, a TE A MEETING and LECTURE, by Rev. G. Bkown, of New Ireland. Admission to Tea and Lecture, Is. 6d. Admission to Lecture only, Gd. Collection in aid of Trust Fund after laying the Block. Visitors from Auckland are reminded that the meeting will conclude in time to return by tho 8.30 Boat from North Shore. A UCKLAND RACING CLUB. BOXIN G D A Y. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2G, 1876. Admission to Course, including Railway Fare, (Return), First Class, 2s 9d ; Second Class, 2s Gd. First Race to start punctually at 1 o'clock p.m. WM. PEROIVAL, Secretary. GIRLS' TRAINING ANT) HIGH SCHOOL, UPPER QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION. Lady Principal—Miss Stotiiakd Governess- Assistant Governesses- German Master—Dn. Hf.n'sex French and Italian Master—Mk. Rikvs Class Singing—Mk. Brown Calisthenics—Miss Bell Masters will alsobc engaged for Latin. Algebra, and Euclid as soon as the attainments ot the Pupils require it. Visiting Teachers, extra— Pianoforte : Mr. Hoffman, Mr. Bcalc, Miss Edgcr, and Miss Stubbing, singing : Wrs Mitchell and Miss Edgcr. Dancing: Miss Bell. The object of this Institution is to impart to Girls a thoroughly useful and Liberal Education with careful Moral Training. The ordinary courses of instruction will com nriso the following subjects, viz:— P ifnJlish in all its branches, History, Natural Science Elocution, and also French, German, and Italian, with* Class Si'igmg, Drawing, (•■ilisthenics, and Industrial v oik. '-Music Singing (private lessons), and Dancing a^.?pflß°ait e,uStcd to the Junior Classes at the i Sion of the Lady Principal; but none arc permitted to enter the Senior Classes who cannot pass a suitable examination. Young Ladies can attend any single class on the myment of a quarterly tee of 10s. There will be a class for training Teachers to which, subject to a preliminary examination,a UnStod number of ladies over the ageot 15 will be admitted without fee. TERMS (STRICTLY PAYABLE IN '^^g^. Day Pupils, Senior Class *-2 0 0 Ditto Junior ... •■ ,•• xiU v Resident Boarders, in additic n (inclu ding washing) _ 0 0 Day Boarders -•■,.•; '' '' ? n o Weekly (without washing) .. ..70" Extras— Pianoforte: .110 Mr Hoffman 9 2 0 Mr Bcalc ~ 9 q Miss Edgcr 220 Miss Stubbins Singing: 3 3 0 Miss Edger s 3 0 Mrs Mitchell 6 6 v Dancing: ~ 010 0 Miss Bell .. •_• BOARDING DEPARTMENT. Mtw stotiiabd will preside over the Boarding Fstlbfishment, and will use every effort to so rt™ the happiness and comfort or the pupils Constant sx iporvision will bs cxercisccf, and hXts of neatness and order inculcated Each Boarder will have a Separate Bed, and must brSg with her i sheets, i pillow slips, and 6 One^Quartcr's Notice is required on the I' eQlS ler°davs 3ior dl377: January 12, April 1. July 1, October 1. By order of the Board. _ Secretary. GliiLS' TRAINING AND HIGH school. Required for tlrc above Institution, a tho roughly competent Governess, who must hold En_M or Colonial Certificates of efficiency. Salary, £150 a year with board and lodging; or £200 avear without.-Apply .to Secretary Board of Education. Auckland, with testimonials, on or before Ist March, 1877. B~~oTrd of education. A Girl's Training and High School will be opTned at the Wesley College on Friday, the 12th JaAnnlic'at?ons for admission will be received by the Lady-Principal on the 10thand 11th Januaiy, at the College, between the hours of 10 and 1 o'clock, and Prospectuses may he obtained from Miss StQtterd, or the Secretary of the Board. F, J, MOBS, Secretary,



WANTED, a Man to look after and drive- a Horse and Cart.—Apply, enclosing references, Post-office, Box 180. WANTED, for the-Country, a Married Couple—Man to work on the Farm, Wife to Keep House and work in the Dairy.—Apply at this office on Friday next, at 1 p.m. WANTED TO SELL, 60 cases of Kasins 5d lb., 4 lbs. for Is 6d ; Currants, 5d lb., 4 lbs. for Is 6d ; 100 gross of Tin Matches, Is 6'd per dozen, 16s per gross. Lemon Peel, Is 6"d lb. One Week Only; H. Watts, Pitt-street. Ladies Dresses from 8s to 14s, Boys Suits from 4s 6d suit, ANTED KNOWN, that Saddle Horses can bo hired at King's Stables, Parnell. W~ ANTED KNOWN, Board imd Resi dence; detached house and grounds, separate* rooms.—Mrs Pullcng, Bolle View House, Vincent-street, oil1 Cook-street. WANTED, a situation by a Baker, either as second or single hand; Bread or small goods.—Apply to " T.E." this office. WANTED, Customers for Lamb, at per quarter, Is. 6d., 2s. and 3s. Gd., at G. Hulmtfs, Butcher, Queen-street. WA NTED, Squarers for a Million feet of Kauri at 2a. 3d. per hundred.—P. and^l. McLcod, Helensville. MAORI WAR, by au Eye-Witness. See- Brett's Auckland Almanac. Price, ONE SHILLING. WANTED, a Nursemaid.—Apply to Mrs. Kenderdine, Edon-Street. WANTED Known, a large assortment of Scarfs, Collars, Cull's, Laces, Gloves, and Millinery, at Brown's Drapery, Ponsonby. T7IORESTERS 1 FETE. — ELLERSLIE JC GARDENS, BOXING DAY. Admission, ONE SHILLING. WANTED Known, that J. Green will sell, next Saturday, cheap Toys, Per fumes, &c.?Handkerchiefs,3forls.; Boys' Socks ■Id. pair; Thread Gloves, id. pair; Purses, Id, each and upwards; Tooth Brushes, -Jd. each, &c, &c. Every article marked in plain figures. —J. Green, No. 53 Market, and Tablo in front. After 9.30 p.m., all Toys half-price. SIR GEORGE GREY'S Exploring Ex peditions in Australia. Sec Brett's Auck land Almanac. Price, ONE SHILLING. "\\7"ANTED KNOWN, Christmas Cakes, T V Mince Pics, &c. at Sydney House, noxt Union Bank. Orders punctually attended 10. USIC AND DANCING at Ellcrslic Gardens on Boxing Day. TTS7"ANTED, a First-class Cook ; none V v but thoroughly competent hands need apply; best wages given; must understand Restaurant business. -Apply at this ollice. COUNTIES, Financial Arrangements, Local Elections, Rating, and Public Woi-ks Acts, 187(i. See Brett's Auckland Almanac. Price, ONE SHILLING. WANTED, the Public to bring their children to sec the three Niggers danc ing in the window. It is great fun, and in re turn notice the prices of my Christinas Boots, Shoes, &c, and if after that you think you can do betrer elsewhere, don't buy.—W. 11. Dampier, General Dealer, Wyndham-strcct. Open from Bin the morning till oin the evening. Don't for get the niggers." PORTRAITS of Sir George Grey, Mr Justice Gillies, and the Mayor. 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, Ilobson-slrcct. ANTED, Tenders to 23rd instant, for Erecting a Villa Residence—Mr. Cameron, Architect. Ol P() J ITS commence at 10.30 ntEll <>. rsl]e £j Gardens on Boxing Day. Hobson Band in at tendance. Admission: One Shilling. WANTED fora Station, a Ploughman who understands general farm work, married, no children, wil'etoeook ; also Sawyers to tender for Cutting 10,000 or 1.0,000 feet Kalil katea; other work to follow.—Apply between t ho hours of 12 and 1, at Messrs. "Ward and Co.'s Store, Kort-street. WITNESS the Competition for the Half mile Handicap, at Ellcrslle Gardens, on Boxing Day. Admission: One Shilling. WANTED, to caution the public against spurious imitations of the Home Shut tie Lock-stitch Sewing Machine. The genuine article can only be obtained in Auckland of J. V. Breda, Shorthand-street; or, .). Jenkins, Temple of Fashion, Newmarket. All others are counterfeit. A" MUSEMENTS for Everyone—Swings 7, Croquet, Merry -go - Round, Running, Jumping, &c, &c, &c., at Ellerslie Gardens, on liuxing Day. ANTED to Sell, a 4-Roomed House, in Hill-street, Newmarket, and Freehold Allotment, 2S by 100 feet. Lined and papered, good tank, well-fenced ; .£IOO. Very cheap. Key next door.—Apply H. Kean, Thistle Hotel. ANTED KNOWN, we~l!o7itiime to make Trousers to order for 15s.— Phiilips's Mart, Queen-street. '■_ ANTED, the Public of Auckland to Know that I. LEVY is selling LINEN FACED COLLARS (all sizes), from 3\u. PER BOX. Would particularly call attention to a LARGE STOCK of OROSS-SIZKD TROUSERS (both of tiic latest and old fashioned cut), the largest sizes to be obtained in Auckland. ANTED NOWN, that the Prize Ox Beef and Maclean's Hereford Oxen, are now on view, and For Sale to customers, at A. Carter's, Butcher,_Wellesley-street. j£Sft> PRIZE will be presented to highest !^_y»l> Scorer during Christmas Week, at •' Allen's Bowling saloon." Prijse now on view. Name and Score will bo published in Star, January Ist, 1877. One Shilling per Game. Every Game recorded. TkM~AIIY Dearest,-if you will forgive;my JJoL conduct of last night, I will buy you a Little Beauty Sewing Machine at the Fitting Shop, High-street. T OST, a Cheque for £5, drawn in favor Ij of A.S.P. Company on Bank of New Zealand, Gisbomo.—The iindor Aviil be rewarded by returning same to A.S.P. Co.'s oilico, wharf. OST. a White Cockatoo. —The finder will be rewarded by returning the same to Mr Johnston, next Empire. Hotel, Nelson-street. BOATS, for Sale, Hire, or Exchange.— J. W. Carr and Sons. J 'BURNISHED Sitting and Bed-rooms, with or withoutt Board, at Broughton Hall, Parnell Rise, Parnell. EAR HENRY, as you were kind enough to ask me what I would like for a Christmas Present, I think that the most useful will be one of the Little Beauty Sewing Machines, at 255., from the Fitting Shop, High AUCKLAND AND MERCER RAILWAY. CHRISTMAS DAY. On Branch Line, Auckland and Onehunga, Trains will run as on Sundays. Usual fares. No Goods, BOXING DAY, NEW YEAR'S DAY, and JANUARY 2. Trains to and from Mercer as usual, excepting the Afternoon Train to Mercer, which will start later. Trains will run frequently between Auckland, Ellerslie (for the Races and Sports), and Onehunga. Time Table in future notice. No Goods. Auckland to Ellerslie, Is. Ist Class: 9d. 2nd Class. Newmarket to Ellcrslic, 9d. Ist Class ; Od. 2nd Class. Tickets can also be had at Auckland and New market for admission to Racecourse or Ellerslie Gardens, including Railway. • Auckland to Raoacoursc. —Ist class, 2s. 9d.: 2nd class, 2s. 6d. Auckland to Gardens.—lst class, Is. da. ; 2nd class, Is. 6d. Newmarket to Racecourse.—lst class, 2s. Gd.; 2nd class. 2s. 3d. Newmarket to Gardens.—l3t class, Is. 6d.; 2nd class, Is. 3d. On January 2, Goorls may be taken if arranged for on previous SatuvJay. By order. A . v . MACDONALD, General Manager. ijiIJI BANKING AND COMMERCIAI JJ COMPANY (LIMITED). The Share Register will be finally closed at: p m. on SATURDAY, 30th December, 1876, to: Repayment to Shareholders of the amount pai( up in terms of Resolutions passed at the Specia General Meeting, Xjiq.uidatpr. 4,vM BeQeniber gj, l§7t>,



WANTED Known, that a copy of the Tea Rhyme will be given on application to the Royal Tea Mart. W ANTED Known, that at R. French's Royal Tea Mart, you can get a pound of Raisins for sd. ANTED, everybody to come This Evening to tho Grand Christinas Tree and Entertainment, in the Methodist Free Church School-room. Open at six o'clock, enter tainment at eight p.m. Funds go to school. WANTED, Customers for Geese at 4s. 6d.; unusual Prime Meat at from 2d. per tb.—A. Dornwell, Queen-street. WANTED, 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, Machine Ruler and Account Book Manu facturer, next door to the Evening Star Office, Wy ndh am-street. ANTED KNOWN, that you can get Good French Felt Hat for 2/11, at Coombes' City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. WANTED 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, Wollcsley troet East, Auckland. Communications by post promptly attended. W~ANTED KNOWN, that you can get •1 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 Coonibcs, 92, Queen-street. ANTED Known, Children's Prunella Boots, 1/, 1/3, and 1/(1; Ladies ditto, with or without toe-caps, 5/0; Men's Elastic Shoes, 5/6; White Canvas ditto, J/6; Glass Butter Coolers 1/; Children's Strong Leather Boots, from 1/0 ; Wofkboxes, 1/3 ; Eau de Cologne, 1/3 ; Foreign Cigars, /I; Wax Matches, 2 boxes for /1J; Good Tea, 2/; Blacking, 2 for /H; Oatmeal, ,/2 ; Half-crown Music, /(>; Lollies, /10 per pound; Ladies Bags and belts, I'd. The shop will be open for the future from 8 in the morning, till 9 at night.'— W. H. Dampier, Wyndham-streel, corner of Albert-street. WANTED KNOWN, that the Fitting Shop and Howe's Sewing Machine Agency is REMOVED higher up the street, opposite the Polico 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, andadiustcd. WANTED KNOWN, that Samuel Coombes is making up the McPhilg- Sjloggonaught Check in Mostfiel Tweed Trousers for 20s. The best value in New Zealand.—City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN —I have Just Opened 2 cases Printed Mole Trousers, which I shall sell at 7/G. The goods cannot be equalled by any other hor.se in town for less than 10/6.—SAMUEL COOMBES, City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. WHIC1 1 AR E TJ J E Cll EAP ES T OVENS, those which are importep from Melbourne 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 Jss., some of which have been in use over 7 years, and arc 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 sia^ears.— Auckland Iron Works, Durham-street West, opposite Buckland's sale yard. YV W *X* mi IE 1511 ET[I BE N of the several JL MASONIC LODGES aro requested to aUend the FUNERAL of our late Bro. Jen kins, P.M. The Procession will leave the residence of our deceased Brother, Pitt-street, at li p.m. on SUNDAY, the 2lih instant. Plain Mourning Costume, White Tie and Gloves. By order, W. L. MITCHELL, W.M., 318, I.C. J. H. BURNS, W.M., 121, 1 C. JOS. WARREN, W.M.. 1589, K.C. W. C. WALKER, W.M., lIS, S.C. F. G. CLAYTON, W.M., 1338, E.C. ~WT AIP AR A RA[L WA Y. CII RI S TMAS I) AY. Fares as usual. Train leaves Hclonsvillo at 7.30 a.m. for River head. River-head, 12 noon for llclensvillc, instead of usual time. BOXING DAY AND NEW YEAR'S DAY. Time Table as usual. Return journey at single fares. A. V. MACDONALI), General Manager. mEMPERANCE VARIETY TROUPE, YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION ROOMS. SATURDAY, 23i;d DECEMBER. GRAND F AREW EL L CONCERT TO MR. 11. CHAPMAN, The Favourite Comic Vocalist, previous to his departure (per ship OrarL) for England. The Committee have decided, at the request of several oE Mr. Chapman's friends, to make the charge Is. on this occasion, jmd Boys under 10, Od. On this occasion the Troupe will be assisted by several of the Leading Amateurs of Auckland. Monster Programme :— Overture, "Home, Sweet Home," Band Comic song, "Laughing Nigger," Mr. Chapman Sow?, "As long as the World ?<oes round," Mr. Sccat3 Song and 1 )ance, Mr, Ward. Song, " Teddy O'Neal," Mr. Stanley Double Song and Dance, " Wouldn't like to tell" Mettam Bros, Recitation, ''Modern Logic," Mr. Brown Comic Kong, "Louis Rcnouf.'' Mr-, Cooper, Flute Solo, Mr. HiU •Soji.tr, '■ Far away," Miss MeAvoy Double Clogographicalities, Messrs. Hoggard and Heighten Song, "It's only the way it was played on the stage." Mr. Smart Rccitaoion, "Macgrogor's reply to George Os baldiston," Mr. Jamiesoh Comic song, " Let her apply to mo," Mr. Doran. Bending Feats, Mr. .7. MoEwin Song, " Pilgrim of Love," Mr. Salt Comic song, "Gay Masquerade," Mr. Plowman. Comic song, " That's where you make a mis take," Orari Comic song, " Lamented Mr. Jones," Mr. Chap man Duct, "Thoßpid Gciis d! aiancs,'1* Messrs*. Plotv ' nian "and Smart. Chairman: Mr. Warburton. Price of Admission:—ls., and Gd. to Boys under 16. Doors open at 7-30, to commence at 8, K3T Farewell Address by Mr. Chapman. TEJ A. C. JAMIESON, Secretary. DEVON PO R T -O ACES. 3l\) E N T R I E S. ; Devonpokt Handicap. Stephens and Co.'s blk g Darkey, aged Mr. R. Dueler's blk g Dick, <j years ; Mr. R. Dueler's eh m Kate, 5 years Mr. Collins' dbg Derby, 5 years ; Mr. T. Heath's b g Caractacus, aged. I Weights will be declared on Saturday morn ing. Notice will be posted at North Shore Ferry Company's office, at 9 a.m.; also, see advertise ment in Evening Star of 23rd instant. M. FROST. Hon. Sec. RAND CONCERT and BALL.— The Anniversary Concert and Ball of the I Saturday Night's Entertainment Committee, r will be held in the Temperance Hall, on MON- I DAY (New Year's Night), January 1.1877. Splen -1 did Programme in preparation, particulars here after. Admission : Concert and Ball, 2s. Bd; Concert only, Is. Tickets may be had from any of the, CQnitaiUee.-^CJjarJea 3 Autfrewj Hon.



66 nriHE COUNTIES ACT, 1576, ANI JL THE REGULATION OF LOCAI ELECTIONS ACT, 1876." COUNTY OF EDEN—GRAFTON RIDING. The following is the number of Votes Police for each of tho Candidates at the Election helc This Day for the Office of Councillor"!:or the saic Riding:— James Wallts 11; Fkancis Cherry *; William Swanson ; I heroby declare tho JAME3 WALLIS to be the duty elocted Conncillor for the Graftor Riding. THOMAS JOSEPH WATERS, Returning Officer. December 22.1876. T7ILECTION OF COUNTY COUNCIL JJJ LORS FOR THE NEWTON RIDING. In pursuance oE the Regulation of Local Elections Act, -1876, I hereby declare Thomas T. Masisfield and William Tiiobne to be duly Elected County Councillors for the Riding of Newton, in the County of Eden. D. A. TOLE, Returning Officer. Tuesday, 22th December, 1876. 66 FTIIIE COUNTIES ACT, 1876, AND JL. THE REGULATION OF LOCAL ELECTIONS ACT, 1870." COUNTY OF WAITEMATA. — TITI RANGI RIDING. The following is the number of Votes Polled for cadi of the Candidates at the Election held on t!ie 22nn December, 187 C :— Walter McCaul 14 C/ESAR Hastings Otway ... ... 15 Allan Keek Taylor 12 I hereby declare the said C/ESAR Hastings Otway to be the duly Elected Councillor for the Titi raugi Riding. 13. GREENE, Returning Officer. December 22, 187 C. QEE CARTER, THE BUTCHER'S ADVERTISEMENT xsr In Front Page ! ~£& E M O V A L~ Mrs WILLIAMS has REMOVED from Albert Buildings to her New Shop, opposite tho Firebcll, junction of Queen and Grey-street, five (]OOrs from Market Entrance. MR DENNES'S Lime Light To-night, at Thistle Hotel, at half-past 9 p.m. OR SALE, at the Market House: Pagnal Cart, Lamps, Cushions, &c., com plete, nearly new. Double-seated Dog Cart, Lamps, Cushions, Sec, complete. Pony Basket Carriage, in first-rate order; Single-seated Gig, nearly new; 2 sets of strong Harness; 1 set of Light Harness.—R. C. Greenwood, General Commission Agent. FOR SALE, a nine-roomed House, oppo site One Tree llill, at Epsom.—For address apply office of this paper. 17VYRM at Pukckohe for Sale ; ISO acres . first-class land, situate midway between Pukckohe and the Railway Station; 100 acres in grass, and nearly all fenced, with House and out-buildings thereon.— Samuel Cochranc and Son, Land and Estate Agents. FOR SALE, in Vincent-street, a Large Building Allotment, 60 feet by 300 feet.— Samuel Cochranc and Son, Land Agents, Fort street. "IT!OR SALE, a four-roomed Cottage and A? Hall-acre corner of Trafalgar and Symonds- Streets; also the Railway Temperance House, Lower Quocn-st reef, Onchunga.— For particulars apply at Railway House. f 710 R SALE, 14 acres of Good Land at J Otahuhu, in cultivation, fenced into pad docks, divided by a public road, with water frontage ; a nine-roomed House, Stables, and Out-houscs for £300.—W. Flood, 5, Insurance Buildings. EVONPORT.—Furnished Cottage, (6 rooms), at Rosobank, delightfully situated, and provided with every requisite.—Oliver Mays, Post-office Store. DEYONPORT.— For Lease, an excellent Cottage and half acre of rich land, £25 per annum.—Oliver Mays. r j two Comfortable Houses, rent I low. —Apply to F. Hannken, Union btreet. TO LET, a Baker's Establishment in Victoria-street; The House containing 7 rooms, also bakehouse, 2 stoves, and stable. TglO LET, that commodious seven-roomed JL House, opposite Mr. Nathan's, Karanga hape Road. —Enquire of Mr. Ewington, House and Land Agent; or, Mr. Dundas, next house. f JPO LET, in Newton Road, fourth house JL from Symonds-strcet, a 5-Roomed House with out-building, lately occupied by Mr R. H. Bartlett.— R. Bartley, Break water Road. TO LET, in the Grafton ltoad, a eiglit roomed House.—Apply to Mr. Sawkins. TO LET, a Baker's Establishment in Victoria-street. The house containing seven rooms ; also Bakehouse, two Stores, and Stable.—Apply J. Carson, Queen-street, or Mrs Stevenson, Nelson-street. £^Hp HMO LET, an Srvoomed House, M•' c i pfy -* ■ f nr-nisJicti, in the best part of the e? J -£ lx it£** town.—Particulars from W. Flood, 5, Exchange Buildings. TO LET, Comfortable Family Mansion, containing 9 rooms, with every CQjyvon. ience, well situated near All Saims' Church. Ponsonhy.— Apply fq R. Tonks and Co. TO LET, a Shop in (juecn-street, nexi to Hemus's Star Boot Shop. Terms, £] per week. TO LET, that commodious Shop a1 present: occupied by Madame Nelson Albert Hotel Buildings.-Apply J. Stewart Albert Hotel. nnWO respectable Men can obtain com .JL fortablc Board and Residence within live minutes walk of Queen-street. Terms (including washing), ■£1 per week..-Apply at Holland's Grocer, Queen-street. MANUKAU LOYAL GRANGI LQDGE. Mo- 20 ; N. 3, A Dinner in connection "With the above Lodge will be held in the -Lodge-room, Commercia Hotel, Onchunga, on FRIDAY, 29th December at 8 p.m. ' Single Tickets, 55.; Double do., 7s. 6d., to b< obtained from Mr. S. Morrison, Blacksmith Queen-street. JOHN CQX, Secretary. EL LERS LI E GARDENS BOXING DAY. SPORTS AND GAMES OF ALL KINDS BOYS' RACE SACK RACE HALF-MILE RACE HUNTING THE PIG MAIDEN RACE CLIMBING THE GREASY POLE QUOIT MATCH ARCHERY FORESTERS' RACE FRIENDLY SOCIETIES' RACE. MUSIC AND DANCING. HOBSON BAND IN ATTENDANCI Admission : ONE SHILLING. TTIURNISHED Sitting Bad-rooms, w'i -*- „ ,?F without r.oa,rd, at Br^ugaWft IU . ftri^il ftige, PiVpneU,



THEATRE ROYAL Sole Lessee R. J. Do Lias. Scenic Artist N. H. Thornton. ) ENORMOUS SUCCESS it Of the Immensely Popular LINGARDS. THIS (SATURDAY) EVENING, Decomber23, Last Night ! Last Night ! i Last Night of the most successful Drama j ever produced, entitled, 1 THE TWO ORPHANS ! Played in Paris, London, English Provinces, 0 and Australia, 2,000 times ! 1 Last Night but One of 3 Miss Alice Dunning (Lingard) as Louise. Last Night but One of Mr. Win, Horace Lingard as Pierre. 1 New Scenery, by Mr. N. H. Thornton. Gorgeous New Costumes, by May, of London. Properties, &c. " In Rehearsal: The Grand Opera Bouffc, entitled, PLUTO! Prices:—Dress Circle, 45.; Stalls, 29. (5d.; Pit, ■ One Shilling. QATUIIDAY NIGHT'S ENTERTAIN -1 k3 MEXTS, TEMPERANCE HALL, AT 7.30 O'Clock.—A GRAND CONCERT will be given by the Leading Lady and Gentleman Amateur Vocalists of this city, TO-MORROW (Saturday) EVENING, 23rd December, for the BENEFIT > of Mrs. KEATING. T. H. Biggs, Chairman.- Programnic: Song, Mr. Carter; Song, Mr. Salt; Song, " Swiss Toy Girl," Mrs. Bcttany; Duet, Sir. and Mrs. Marter; Song, Mrs. Homer ; Clog Hornpipe, Mr. McKinnon; Song, " The Last Rose ol'Summer" (by request), Lady Amateur; Song, Mrs. Cottingham ; Recitation, Mr. Brown: Song, Mr. Hodgson; Reading, "Mrs. Brown's Gooseberry," Mr. Blackman ; SoTig, Mr. Marter; Song, Mr. Marsdcn; Duct, Mr. Carter and Miss Peace; Song, in character, Mr. Butchkow; Bono Solo, Mr. Winchcombc.— Doors open at ' 7.30. The price of Admission will be 6d. Several amateurs, whoso names arc not men tioned in this programme, have kindly volnn . teored their assistance. The Templar Brass Band have kindly con sented to play for this evening. CHARLES B. ANDREW, Hon. Sec. [ "C! OREST ER S' "O ET E. t BOXING DAY, DECEMBER 26. ' The COURT CITY OF € ;'^MM^*- AUCKLAND, No. 3978, intend ':>. "i -W"mS\% Celebrating their 13th Anniver r"T;«?S^#gJ^ sary by a Pkockssion to the jj®s^a Hy^wv Railway Station, en route foi i4^KsrawKn KlleF suc Gardens. Tnc Pro \ «nfci^J%f)/iiiiS& i cession will leave the Cook f'.v|^WHßS^»strcet Ha *at 9-30 a-m- hea^ 01 *ii£3s&>"- M V9g!B£gr by a Rand. Members will please attend in Regalia. In the Evening a SOIREE and BALL will take place in the Choral I [all. Tea on the table at , (5.30 p.m. sharp. Dancing to commence at 9 p.m. A Lady will have charge of the Cloak-room. for which a nominal sum will be charged. Tickets,- THREE SHILLINGS each, to bo obtained from any of the following Committee— Bros. Auger, Priestly, Taylor, Firth, McM ath J. Dempscy, Brown, Garratt, Massey, or W. GODWIN, Hon. Sec. to Committee. f^OURT ZEAL AND lA, No. 4741, , KJ A.0.F., A.D. -tf^^Wfc. Members of the above Court ■s?s**'-'&»Wsw^- arc hereby requested to meet §:'£^%^%i:-J%3s& <m Fllll Regalia) at the Court rHP"^<raM§i§ai^ roonl- Y. M. C. A. Rooms, '■^Ti^3 iri37^^S^ \Vclleslcy - street, at half-past • S^Hr^iSß^i Eight o'clock on the Morning Sfp^fjyußl. lof tlic 26t1' inst. (Boxing Day), 1§ to march in a body to Cook tyjs^~s*s&?&s2?P street Hall, there to join in the . PROCESSION to the Railway Station, in con nection with Court City of Auckland, and after wards proceed by Train to Ellerslie. W. J. WRIGHT, C.R. FRED. CHRISTMAS, Sec. ■VTEWTUN MUSICAL SOCIETY. Members of the above arc requested to take notice that the Practices arc suspended until the General Meeting in February, due notice of which will be given. FRANK ROWE, Hon. Sec. December 18, 187 G. Town Clerk's Office, November 30,187 G. PUBLICANS'. HOTEL, & WHOLE SALE ALCOHOLIC LICENSES. Notice is hereby given that on and after Jan uary 1, 1577. all Licenses for the Sale of Fer mented and Spirituous Liquors within the City of Auckland, will be issued (on production of certificate granted from the Licensing Court held within the said district) at the office of the Town Clerk, Canada Buildings, Queen-street. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. \ RREARS OF CITY RATES. FINAL NOTICE. Town Clerk's Office, Auckland, December 20, 1876. Notice is hereby given that Legal Proceedings will be taken after the Ist Proximo against all persons who have not paid the current Half year's Rate now expired. P. A. PHILIPS, , Town Clerk. TENDERS FOR THE COLLECTION AND REMOVAL OF CITY REFUSE. Town Clerk's Office. December 19, 187 C. ; The Oith Council will receive Tenders for the j above work, in terms of specifications and con ditions to be viewed at the Office of the City Surveyor, until 2.30 of Thursday, the 28th inst. The Council do not bind themselves to accept ', any tender. P. A. PHILIPS, ' Town Clerk. t mENDERS FOR CARTING ROAD 1 _i_ METAL, SCORIA ASHES, ETC. t Town Clerk's Office, December 19,1876. > Tenders for the above supplies and work in terms of specifications to be seen at the Oflice of the City Surveyor, Canada Buildings, Queen „ street, will be received bvthc City Council until ; 2.30 on THURSDA V, the 28th instant. The Council do not bind themselves to accepi any tender, " Tenders to be endorsed as above. L P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. i mENDERS FOR SUPPLIES ORPHAN •, X HOM E. c TEN DERS will be received by the undersigned . up to noon of Saturday, 30th instant, for the Supply of the Following Goods for six months fronijst January next: — .VisjJGteqceries, as per specification. Bread, best quality, per 21b. loaf. ?^ . - ROBERT WALKER, i. - . Treasurer. Wharf, December 22,1876. TENDERS are required for the Erectioi of Cottages at Dargaville, Northen , Wairoa. Plans &c., may be seen at my office '• and at Messrs. Michelson and Co's Stores, oj the ground, until Monday, the Bth "January when the tenders are to be delivered at 12 o'clocl at either place. JAMES WRIGLEY, Architect. mOBUIL I) E R S _Ja_ - — Tenders will be received up to noon on Satui day, the 30th instant, for the Erection of Cor crete Bank Premises at Blenheim, for the Ban. of New Zealand. Plans, &c, at my offlc Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. np~O B~ U I LDE R £ Tenders will bo received up to noon on Satu day, the 30th instant, for Additions and Repaii to the Provincial Council Chambers. 3. Plans, &c, at my oflice, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. mOI3UI L D E R i Tenders will be received xintil noon of Satu tt day, 30th inst., for the erection of a Six-room* t i "- House at Devonport, North Shore. Plans, Set ih at my oiu^e, AlVtii't-streo!, near Market. EDWARD B4W£fcEY,



"DOARD OF EDUCATION. Meetings to Elect Committees for 1877, as already advertised, will be held as follows :— Auckland Wc=t, No. 2—Friday, 12th January, at 7.30 p.m., at the School, Hepburn street, Auckland West, No. I—Monday, loth Janu- C^HSSary, at 7.30 p.m., at the SchooJ, Union * " street. Auckland East—Tuesday, 16th January,, at 7.30 p.m., at Young Men's Christian Association. fs Bombay—Friday, sth January, at 7.30 p.m., at the School-house. Grafton Road—Friday, 12th January, at 7 p.m., at the School. Honderson's Mill—Saturday, 20th January, at 5 p.m., at the School. Howick—Saturday, 20th January, at 3 p.m., at the School. Hobsonvillc—Friday, 25th January, at 3 p.m., at Hobsonvillo School. Kaukapakapa—Saturday, 27th January, at 6 p.m., at the Public Hall. Mount Hobson—Tuesday, 11th January, at 7.30 p.m., at the Newmarket School. Mangere—Saturday, 6th January, at 2 p.m., at the School. Mount Albert—Friday, 19th January, at 7 p.m., at the School. Ngaruawahia—Moxdav, 22nd January, at 7 p.m., at the School. Otahuhu—Wednesday, 31 at January, at 7.30 p.m.. at the Public Hall. Otara—Wednesday, 10, h January, at 3 p.m., at the School. Onohunga—Monday, loth January, at 8 p.m., at the Stone School. Opahcke—Monday, 15'h January, at 7.30 p.m., at the new School, Papakura. Panmure—Saturday, 20th January, at 7 p.m., at the School. Pakuranga—Saturday, Gth Janury, at 7 p.m., at the School. Pukckohe West—Saturday, Cth January, at 3 p.m., at the School. Pukcatua—Saturday, 6tb January, at 2 p.m., at;Mr. Bluchers House. Shoal Bay—Tuksday, 11th January, at 3 p.m., at the Lake School House. Titirangi- -Thursday, 4th January, at 5 p.m., at the School. Tauranga and Papakura Valley—Saturday, 13th January, at 7 p.m., at the School. Woodside—Monday, Bth January, at 7.30 p.m., at the new School House. Wade—Saturday, 18th January, at 7 p.m., at the school. Wairoa South—Saturday, Gth January, at 2 p.m., at the Public Hall. mo LOVERS of the'DEADLY TUBE. THE INTER-PROVINCIAL PIGEON MATCH TAKES PLACE AT ELLERSLIE GARDENS ON WEDNESDAY, 27th INST. _ STRAWBERRIES! STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM ! SWINGS AND CROQUET FOR TELE USE OF VISITORS AT TX7' ILLOW riROVB, DEVONPORT, North Shore. R. ALISON, Proprietor WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 27.^ CITY MART. NEW YEAR'S GIFTS ! NEW YEAR'S GIFTS; " GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction on Wednesday at 11 o'clock A Large Assortment of Fancy Goods, Vases, Ornaments, Electro-plate, Work Boxes, Dressing Cases, Toys, Flowers and Fruit (under glass shades), Croquet Sets, Chromo-Lithographs, Engravings, &c, &c, &c. Also, 3 Cases Riding Saddles, Bridles, Saddlers* Materials, &c. For Unreserved Sale. Terms—Cash. FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 1877. ON ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. AMERICAN SCHOONER 'L OV E T PEACOCK.' B. T O NKS & CO. Have been instructed by Captain J. S. Higgins to sell by public auction, for and on account of whom it may concern, mHE SCHOONER ' LOVET PEACOCK.' JL of San Francisco, 350 tons register or there abouts, 500 tons burden, now lying alongside the now Railway Pier, with all her Anchors, Spars, Rigging, &c, as per inventory, on the sth day of January, 1877, at 12 o'clock noon, at the Bruns wick Mart, Queen-street, Auckland. The above vessel was built at New Jersey in the year 1855, and her timbers consist of oak and , pine. She is well-adapted for the timber trade, or a whaler, having large bow ports, and a clear hold. Her sails, spars, and rigging in good order, and well-found in ground tackle. For further particulars apply to H. P. Barber = Esq,. U.S. Consul at Auckland; or, to Master on ; board, where inventories can be seen. 1 "W °RK IN G °x E N. For Private Sale, A TEAM OF TWELVE WORKING OXEN in good condition, with Bows, Yokes/ and Chains. [ ALFRED BUCKLAND. l MONDAY, JANUARY 22. ~~ SHEEP FAIR. riIHE ttndersigned will hold their First JL Sheep Fair on Monday, January 22. Entries will close on Saturday, the 14th Jan., but intending sellers are requested to send par ticulars of Stock early as possible. } Stock grazed free of charge from Saturday a previous to sale. * ? HUNTER & NOLAN. k WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10. WOOL SALE. THE undersigned will hold their Third Wool Sale of the Season, at Durham Yards jj on Wednesday, January lot, at 2 o'clock. HUNTER & NOLAN. PRELIMINARY NOTICE^ ~" 5< TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. « AT AN EARLY DATE. A COMFORTABLE Little Homestead at Onohunga, belonging to Mr R, Smith, - situated near the property purchased by th« 3 Government for the Erection of a. Slaughter* house. There are. three acres of good land, C" & AR T HUE