obtained Avithin ten minutes of the first

alarm, thanks to Mr Superintendent Hughes -^mcl his brigade, Avas successful in entirely -•"tinguishing. The escape from a great conflagration Avas a very narroAv one. The damage done is not extensive,* and Avas estimated by Mr Probert this morning at less than £100. There is a AvindoAv in the roof of the building in which the lire occurred, and if it Avas tlie Avork of an incendiary, there is little doubt access must have been gained by this means. Mr Prohert Avas rendering some fat at the brick grate in tlie place during the after noon, but he himself put the tire out Avith water before he left. He locked the pre mises at six o'clock and went home, satisfied that all Ava.s *afe. Mr Probert Avas insured in the Northern Assurance office for £700, and in tlie Victoria for £300. Mr. Ralph Keesing, the OAvner of the building, holds a policy for £800 in the South British. Mr. Inspector Broham, and Sub-Inspector Pardy Avere very active during the lire, and the police Avere very useful in keeping the croAvd back.

One of the engines in descending Victoria street Avas run away with by the horses, and avus upset, sustaining a good deal of damage. Tlie driver had a miraculous escape from death, for he Avas thrown on and came in contact with a lamp-post, Avliicb, however, only inflicted a superficial bruise on his face.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OAYX CORRESPONDENT.)

ALEXANDRA, this daA\ OHAUPO SHOW.-THE PRIZE TAKERS, At lhe show at Ohaupo yesterday, the entries Averc not so numerous as might have been expected, but good specimens of various classes of stock were exhibited, with the exception of thoroughbred horses. There Avas a large attend ance of visitors. In heavy draught class, Messrs. Goodfcllow's Lord Derby took Ist prize ; best entire. Mr. Parker's Malvern, 2nd prize; best three-year-old, Mr. Hamilton, Waikato, Ist,prize ; best yearling, Mr. McNiccol Ist prize. Pedigree shorthorn bull, Ist prize, Mr. L. S. Harris. Champion prize, also host two-years, Mr. Harris Ist prize. Pedigree Hereford bull Air. W. Rey nolds, first prize, and J. Scott, second; Lincoln ram, Mr. McNiccol, first prize, and champion ; Henry Butle, second. These Avcre the principal prizes.

RUSSELL, this day THE lONA FOR AUCKLAND.

Sailed—Speedwell for Thames ; lona for Auck land Avith the following passengers :—Messrs Lewis, Phillips, Herbert, Atkinson, Waylin, Jones, Bedford, Ogilvic, and 12 in the steerage.

COROMANDEL, this day. UNION BEACH.—26O LBS. SPECI-

MENS,

At the time of telegraphing this message the Union Beach has 260 lbs of specimens on hand.

The lona has struck the reef leading south, and in a line Avith the Union Reach.

The Tokatca has sent down no report to-day, but it is stated that nothing but the ordinary crushing stuff is being obtained from tlie mine.

TAURANOA, this day

NATIVE BOUNCE CEASED

The native opposition to Kaimai pros pecting has ceased. Tlie " Bay of Plenty TimesV .special correspondent at Kaimai reports that the natives have collapsed, and the prospectofcare in full swing all over the ground, Avhich has capital gold indica tions. Diggers arrived yesterday from Ohinemuri," anil left this morning at day break for Kaimai.

[PRESS TELEGRAM AGENCY],

DUNEDIN, flu's day THE SHAREMARKET.

Mr Bradshaw reports: Sales of Bank of Ncav Zealand shares, £18 15s; Colonial Bank, £1- 12s ; National Insurance, £1 3s Gd. Buyers : Bank of New Zealand, £18 15s ; Colonial Bank, £1 3s ; South British Insurance, £3 4s 6tl; New Zealand Insur ance, £4 ss.

"OUR BOYS."

The Theatre Royal Avas again attended by a numerous and appreciate audience last even ing, to Avitness the third representation of " Our Boys." The piece is written in a masterly style, the chief characteristics being the absence of straining after sensational effect, the lh-ely re partee of the dialogue, amusing situations, and the smooth, natural run of the plot, which is simple and strikingly eflectiA-e. It is just one of that class of pieces Avhich afford the fullest scope to tlie poAvers of the actors, and the principal characters are impersonated in a manner which displays the perfection of cultivatcd'art. Last evening the applause was frequent and warm, and the company Avere called upon to raise tlie curtain in response to an enthusiastic encore at tho end of the second act. The close of the final act was spoiled by tho tramping of feet in all parts oflthe house, Avhen the fire bells rang out an alarm. Notwithstanding this, the piece Avas played out without haste or any want of care in the acting. To-night is the "ladies' grand fashionable night," Avhen, no doubt, tlie elite of the city will be present. "Our Boys" Aviil bo repreated, and will be followed by the comedietta of "Peter White." Mr Horace Lingard, taking the title role ; and Miss Alice Dunning (Lingard) the character of " Mrs AVhitc." During tho perfor mance, the Lingards Avill play specimens of Italian opera. The performance will commence at 8 o'clock sharp. During tlie Lingard's season in Wellington they introduced impersonations of several well-known public men of tlie colony, amongst others Julius Vogcl. The "New Zea land Times," the Government organ, says that the representation of Avas strikingiylife-like.and that the " enthusiastic applause showed the hold which New Zealand's greatest statesman has over the hearts and feelings of the people." This is A'erv ingenious of the "Times." Should the Lingards giA^e an Auckland audience a specimen of their skill in this class of impersonations they Avill have another opportunity of judging in Avhat respect Sir Julius Vogcl is held here.

TEMPERANCE VARIETY TROUPE.

THIS newly formed troupe of minstrels and vocalists, have issued another attractive pro gramme for to-morrow (Saturday) evening, con taining a number of capital promises, including comic songs by .Messrs. Dorau, Langton, Chap man, Roth, and Burton, also sentimental songs by Misses Ash, and McEvoy, and Messrs. S'ceats, Mettam, Hoggard and Heighten, Jamie son, and others. Messrs. Brown and Smith avill give recitations. The chair will be taken by Sir. Cox, Secretary of the Free Templar s Bene fit Society.

The benevolent entertainment projected by Mr Ewingtou for tlie benefit of Mrs Dyer and family, was a failure last evening m the point* of numbers. The conversazione at the Lornc-street Hall had the clfect ot attract ing tlie people who would possibly have attended at the Christian Young Men's Institute. Mr Ewingtou expressed his regret at the result oi his endeavours to relievo the immediale dis tress of the poor Avoman, Mrs Dyer, avlio was lying on a bed, sick and prostrate. The enter tainment would not, therefore, take place; lie had made himself responsible for about three guineas, and those who wished to have their nioiiev returned could have it, or leave it for Mrs Dyer's benefit, but no one asked tor the money. A pianoforte duet was performed, by two young ladies. Misses Sharp and Deacon. Mr Howe accompanying the song ' Barney O'Hea" on the pianoforte.

The public have a right to know Avhere they can invest money to the best advan tage, and Aye confidently say at the City Kail Arcade. They do not profess to sell " under cost price," but Aye observe their moderate prices in every department secure this establishment a large and steady cash business. The Show Rooms, 168 feet long, contain tlie greatest variety of Carpets m New Zealand. Tapestry, from 2/11 to 4/6; - Brussels, from 5/3 ; also useful ana hancl 7*jue Furniture to suit all kinds of rooms '"sdayiailclases of people. This department • is" under the superintendence of Mr. _ R. CraiiAvell, avliosc long experience and ability is a guarantee of first-class work. Country people especially should patronise Hollo way and Garlick, as they can buy from them all they require in Clothing and Furnishing. Extensive stock of Drapery and Millinery Goods, besides Men's and Boys' Clothing. Pay a visit to the City HaU Furniture Arcade,—HqliljOWAY AND GAUMCK, fVO-

The Case of Child Murder At Picton.

William Henry Woodgate was brought up, charged Avith the wilful murder of a male child, ncAvly born. Mr. Conolly prosecuted on the part of tho Crown, and Mr. Rogers Avas retained to watch the case on behalf the prisoner. Mr. Conolly, in opening the case, said it Avas a charge of so painful a character that it was Avith repug nance he approached a case which revealed so much disgusting dcpraA'ity and crime. The per sons concerned were living in a distant part of Queen Charlotte Sound; prisoner had been living lor some years at a place called Resolution Bay, near the mouth of the Sound. He lived for a considerable time Avith a Avoman, ostensibly his Avife, but she was, in fact, the widow of his elder brother. She had two daughters by her husband, one now about 21, and the other about 17, and there Avere two other children, a girl and a boy of Ids oavii, by this woman, Avho died about three years ago. Shortly after tho death of the mother, ho commenced a criminal intercourse Avith tho youngest of the two girls, the daughters of his deceased brother, which resulted in the girl having a child, which was taken from her by the prisoner, and she never saw the child either dead or alivo. No charge was made against the prisoner, and he continued his career of A'icc, and the girl Avas again pregnant, the tact of her being so was known to the girl, to her elder sist-.r, and to the prisoner. The child had been born at its full time, and there Averc oilier persons avlio had observed the figure of Susan Woodgate when they called at the Bay. Information avus brought to Picton, and the girl's grandfather, Mr. James llcbberley, Avcnt down with two of his sons, but, the girl was hid den away, i d a story was told by tlie sister, Avhich wa_ not belicA-ed by tho grandfather, and be bad to IcaA'c Avithout seeing the girl. The learned counsel having concluded his address, called on Susan Woodgate, a rather good looking girl, who gave her evidence witli remarkable coolness and child-like simplicity. She deposed as fofloAvs:—l live at Resolution Bay; I know the prisoner, lie is my uncle; my father and mot her are both dead. Ido not remember my father: he died Avhen I Avas quite young. My mother lias been dead three years on the 25th of this month. Before her death my mother and uncle liA red together as man and wife ; they lived so as long as I can remember. 1 have an elder sister; I don't know my own age exactly; I believe I am 16; do not knoAv how much older my sister is than me ; there are other children younger which I remember being born. The prisoner took advantage of me not not long after my mother's death ; the connection continued, and about two years ago I had a child: my uncle Avas the father of it. By my uncle. I mean the prisoner ; he was with me when tlie child was born, and no one else. Ido not know whether it was born alive or not. I never saw it ; I know it Avas a child, though I did not sec it. I was again in the family way, and knew that I was going to have another child. My sister knew I was in that way : we all lived in the same house with the prisoner ; it is a long way down the Sound near the mouth ; my uncle knew I Avas in the family way. 1 did not speak to him about it; I supposed that he knew it. I know Mrs Russell, a Maori woman. Iromembermy uncle and sister coming to Picton on tlie Queen's birth day last May; I did not, come with them; the prisoner would not allow me to come because my figure would show them the slate I was in. Mrs Russell came about a week after the Queen's birthday. I remember Air James Hebbcrly coining down ; lie is my mother's father. Mrs Russell did not come into the house ; her hus band did; when grandfather came, two of his sons Avere with him in the boat, Joseph and Henry. There Ava3 no road to our place, no means of getting there only by boat; saw the boat coming before they landed; knew it Avas grandfather in the boat; did not know who the others were at first; Avas in the house looking through the windoAv, and so Avas the prisoner. When the boat Avas coining lie told me to go into my own room so as grandfather should not sec me; I Avent in and remained till grandfather was gone. Before the child was born, he told me he was going to smother it ; he said so Avith out any remark from me ;he said that just before the child was born. I am sure that is what he said ; heard the child cry ; did not say anything then ; afterwards asked him what he was going to do with the child, and he said "smother it;" that was after it had cried. I asked him " what for T' That was before he said it the second time, and fie told me not to say anything. He threatened to shoot me if I told anyone be had smothered the baby. I believed . he would do so; he had a gun in the house, lie told me it was a boy :it only cried once. Mr Conolly then applied for a further demand, as he believed lie could procure further evidence. Tlie case was therefore adjourned.

":\ .(.nipr,s.Hoii^f-4i^diillhlg« .«» the pound has been accepted by the cnTitl-tors in tiie estate of Walter Graham, grocer. Mr W. Wilson, of the Thames, is the successful tenderer for a portion (about two thirds) of tlie stock in trade of Me.-s.s S. and J. Pi. Vailc. The balance, Avith the furniture, will lie submitted to auction next

Aveek

According to the "Wairaray.a Standard" there is a great depression in the labour market in that district, many industrious working men being in unsuccessful search of employment. On the Timaru blioav ground tlie folloAv ing neat thing in bills of fare on the table of a first-class "hotel Avas found :—" Soops : Jibblit, MackaroAvney ; Korncd Beaf, Stued Heals, Ithost Poavlc ; Ghosbury Pie, and Sellary." Tlie schoolmaster is evidently abroad at Timaru.

THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1876



THE Cottage of Content Hotel, Victoria and Hobson-streets, is noAV under going considerable additions and alterations, and will, Avhen completed, be THE bestappointed Family and Commercial Hotel in the city. Private entrance from Hobson-stroet.—W .B. Languridgk, Proprietor. "\&7"ANTED, tAvo good Broad Axemen and good Timber Makers.—Apply to P. & I. McLEOD, Helensville. WANTED, immediately, good General Servants, Female Cook, and Cook and Laundress.— Mis^Colls^ Registry Office. WANTED, a goocf Milliner.—Apply at Bennett's Drapery Warehouse, Queen street. WANTED, immediately, Furnished Apartments (two) in the vicinity of Sea field View.—Apply, stating terms, Mrs. Brean, Clarcmont House. WT ANTED, a good Carpenter.—Apply V ▼ to J. H. Smith, Great North Road, oppo site Northern Hotel. ■\IJANTED, a feAv Farm Labourers.— T T / Apply to F. Winter, Papatoitoi. ANTED, a good Barmaid • references required.—Apply at the Greyhound Hotel, Queen-street. ANTED, a good General Servant. — Apply at this office. WANTED, a good General Servant; also a Nursemaid.—Apply to Mrs. E. . Ellis, Pamell. __ ANTED, an experienced woman as Nurse for small children.—Apply to Mrs F. Schcrir, Ponsonby RoatL_ WAN TEL), a Situation as Assistant Milliner and Saleswoman.—Address A.C. "Herald" office. ■\T6TANTED, an experienced General \> V Servant; must be a good plain cook; washing given out,—Apply to Mrs. Samuel Brown,Shortland Crescent, ANTED, by a Married Man, a situa tion in a "Store or Warehouse; good references, and can be Avell recommended.— Address, 0.C., at this office. W _ ANTED, Business Men to try Rior dan's Cafe. The viands are of the best description; the prices are more moderate than any in the city; and the CafC is pleasantly situated, cool, and Avell A'entilated. WANTED, a Junior for the Hit Department.—Samuel Coombes, City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. WANTED, the Public to gknow that Meat is reduced Id. per lb. after 5 p.m. instead of 8 p.m._on Saturday.—G. Hulme. ANTED, for a first-class Hotel in Wellington, a young Lady as Barmaid ; references necessary.—Apply to Mr John Maginnity, Albert Hotel, between 9 and 10 o'clock. WANTED, at once, a strong active and clean Girl, who can do washing and ironing, to live in the country : Avages, 12s. per week.—Apply at Mrs. Dickson's, next door to the Newton ilotcl, Karangahapo Road. "YITANTED, Buyers for Choicest Aro- V V matic Cut Tobacco (cut on the pre mises) ; for finest Virginia, Cavendish, and Aromatic Tobaccos, at loAvcst prices tor cash only; for real! v choice selected Teas from 2s to 3s 6rl ; families requiring 6 or 121bs are guaran teed a much superior mixture to anything they Avill obtain from so-called AVholesale grocers ; for the Anglo-SAviss Milk Co's Cocoa and Milk, and Chocolate and Milk—both superior prepara tions ; for Mennie and Dey's very superior I ancy Biscuits ; for a small lot of fine old full-flavoured Ciears 3 for Is ; for first quality Meerschaum and Briar Pipes; for finest Canterbury Bacon and Cheese, Fresh Butter. and Eggs; for a sample of really fine old ProAuncial Potatoes.—F. WHITEHEAD, Grocer, Tea fie^f, ftnd , T9tyus9i4st| Yi9t«ci^stre6t»



WANTED KnoAvn, that M. Brearlcy, Butcher, Wakefield-street, sells Meat of the primest quality, for cash, at prices as low as any in Auckland, and that on Saturday nights no reasonable ofFer will be refused, as he must clear his shop. N.B.—Prime Corned Beef, 2Jd. per lb. by the keg. ANTED, Purchasers for Norfolk Island Drip Stones: a perfect filter at a nominal cost; Avator passes through thick porous sandstone ; drips away bright and pure.—H. B. Morton. WANTED KnoAvn,Gentlemen's Clothes Cleaned, RencAvcd in Colour, and neatly repaired; Colours Avarranied fast, and not Avash off. Dyeing in all its branches done at Edgar's Dyeing and Cleaning Establishment, Wellesley street East, Auckland. Communications by post promptly attended. WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to knoAv that they can have tho numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Music and other Bindingdoncinbeststyle.—WlLLlAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and Account Book Manu facturer, next door to the Evening Star Office, Wyndham-street. WANTED KNOWN that J. MOlilil -7 T SON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.—Address, Newton Road. WILSON & CO7\S~CELEIHIATED BAKING POWDER.-This now famed Baking Powder, manufactured by Messrs. Wil son & Co., may be had from any respectable Grocer, or from tho wholesale agents, Messrs. Nathan & Co. The Powder is free from any deleterious ingredient which is often found in many Baking Powders. Tho local testimonials arc of themselves sufficient guarantee as to its purity and efficiency. It is by far beyond the imported article. Ask for AV'ilson & Co.'s Baking I'owdeu. Sec that every label is pro perly marked by the Manufacturers. WaInTtEDT ~a~fcAv" r^pectnbi e^WiTleVs in a private family, three minutes walk from Theatre Royal. Terms moderate— Mrs. Hughes, next Scotia Hotel, Itobson-street. WXN'FeD to~Let. coinfor~h7m7~Fu7 nislied Apartments in a genteel and central locality.—Address at this ollioc. W" TVNTEITKNOWN that John Taylor is prepared to supply all lands of Timber, Posts, Rails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &c, at the lowest possible prices, at his Yard, Breakwater Road. All orders attended to with despatch. W~ANT EITKNOWN, that W. JAMIESON, .Tux., has secured those commodious premises (corner of High and Victoria-streets) formerly in occupation of Mr J. Stewart, Avherc lie will be enabled to supply his friends and patrons with the Best Coal AND Fini'.woon at the lowest prices. W. J. appeals to li is friends to support him in his new under taking, as ill health has compelled him to retire from tlie pursuit of his own profession. Goods Removed and Carting of every discription done. An express to be had at the yard. Al>TEirK^n\X^^^ Buos. are now offering to the public 10 trunks and cases of English Hoots, also a. large overstock of their own manufacture, under cost price, to make room for further shipments. N.B.—The public will do well by giving an early call.—Garrett Bros., Dublin Boot Warehouse, Wakeficld-strcet, Auckland. TS/XnTID to SELL, or to Let, a Large V T Brick Store. —For particulars,' apply to Mr Alfred Smart, Victoria-street Bast. WANTED Known, that Montague's Royal Cigar Divan, two doors from the Dress Circle Entrance of fhe Theatre Royal, is now OPENT, where the Public of Auckland can obtain all the Choicest Brands of Havannah Cigars and Best American Tobaccos, at the lowest possible prices. A visit is respectfully solicited. W~ ANTED K^JWN--JusToJHmed, a splendid lot of Men's Angola Tweed Trousers, avoJI Avorth 18/6, but they will lie sold for 12/(5, to meet the times. — SAMUEL COOMBES, City Clothing Mart,!._!, Queen-street. W- A NTEI > KNOWN —I have~Jlist Opened 2 cases Printed Mole Trousers, Avhich I shall sell at 7/6. The goods cannot be equalled by any other house in town for less than 10/6. -SAMUEL COOMBES, City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. _ KnoAvn, Garments made to TT measure at a day's notice if required, and at a reasonable price. All Tweeds warranted shrunk.—Samuel Coomhes. City Clothing Mart. W'anteF^^own^^am'TJiTl COOTd BES having, a large overstock of '< lp-ua an(i'>i-.>JiJ >ll- s(<--'oM' s' u'dl sell these goods at cost.—City t'h'thjiiT? l,rtvl'^Jjlic£n.2trc'it r6w"NrTh!,t you can get T 7 1 nice Bows for Is. Fit IQr «.J_ gentte man's wear, and if you have no money you can have one for nothing, at the City Clothing Mart. —Samuel Coombca, 92, Queen-street. TJj^ANT ED~KN 0 WN—That" SAMUEL V V COO.M BES is not selling off stock from 10 to 20 years' old, nor is ho selling Bankrupt's Stock of any kind, but SAMUEL COOMHES is just opening up a splendid lot of Men's, Youths' and Boys' Clothing for Spring and Summer wear. Samuel Coomhes has one or two special lines he wishes brought to the notice of the public :—IOOO Men's Trousers and Vests, 27/0, worth 10s ; a large line Trousers and Vests, 18/0 ; Avorth 27/G; 500 Men's Sydney Tweed Trousers and Vests, a splendid line for Avorking men, 15/0, worth 25/; a lirst-class lot of Men's Tweed Trousers at U/6, worth 15/6. Call early. These are all new goods. WANTED, Intending Purchasers of Buggy Harness, to know that the under signed has Two Sets of Best English-made, with Silver or German Silver Mountings ; also Four Sets Best Brass Mounted ditto, for sale at cost price, to make room for large shipments to arrive per Loch Fergus and Abernyte. A large stock of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles, made expressly for Butchers and other heavy work, at 775. 6d. each, complete with mounts.— W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street. N.B.—Afew best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three sets second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Brass and Silver Mountfid. and Dray Harness. ANTED 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. WANTED Known, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, HardAVOod Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c. at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus torn-house-street. |~IIIEAP MEAT ! CHEAP MEAT ! R. J. SANDALL informs the Public that the Price of Meat Avi'l be Lowered on Saturday after 6 p.m.:—Fore-quarters, 2d. ; Legs, 3d.; and other Joints equally as cheap. R. SANDALL, Eden Terrace. THE Advertiser, avlio is of varied Colonial experience, is desirous of obtaining em ployment in sonic position of trust. He is of thorough business habits, and is qualified to fill the position of Clerk, Manager of a General Store, Draper's Assistant, or in any similar capacity. Good references.—Apply by letter to C.T., office of this paper. TTAKD WORKING MEN !—one and ■■** '"" all (reclamation) act free, and don't help the public house to please any man. Go in for manliness and honesty ; and set your face flat against trickery, imposition, A'ile corruption,and a wicked device. Bo kind to yourself and family first, and don't yield to a temptation planned in a vile manner to rob your OAvn households, to gratify insatiable greed! HaA*e courage like men British born, to oppose all in your power this iniquity noAv too long prac tised. Any master Avho seeks to pay wages at or near a tap-room, deseiwes only to be hooted from the market by all respectable proprietors of work. Working men may knoAv (if desirous) their friend's name by asking at the Star Office. A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDERS FOR SILT PUNT. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, NoA-ember 22,1876. Tenders AVill be received at this Office until TUESDAY, the 28th instant, at noon, for Con structing a Silt Punt, in terms of Plans and Specifications to be seen at the Engineer's Offiea. The loAvest or any tender not necessarily accepted. ■ Tenders to be endorsed, "Tender for Silt Pant," WJWJAM Q, PALDY,



11 X\7" ANTED PURCHASERS ( for a Large Number of FLY NETS for HORSES, just arrived, ex Abcrnyte and other late arrivals. Price, from 10s. each. —AY. S. j JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Queen -1 street. WANTED, a steady active Young Man to drive a Baker's Cart; references re quired.—Apply at the Parncll Bakery, Parnell. : TjT7"ANTED KNOWN, that on Satur- II days, after G P.M., Moat is Reduced Id. per 1i,., to enable everyone to have a Joint on Sunday. Meat will be all fresh.—A. Dornwoll. ANTED, six Men for Manganese Mines, Bay of Islands; also two Boys.— Apply on Saturday, at 11 o'clock, at No. 11, In surance Buildings. WANTED, an active Young Woman as General Servant.—Apply to Mrs. Clay ton, Kyber Pass Road, opposite Seccombc's Brewery. _f^ R O C X E R V ! C R OCKE R V ! vy Crockery ! China, Glassware, Earthen ware, Toilet Glasses, Holloware, &c, selling at Greatly Reduced Prices, for one month, to make room for a different line, of goods.—W. Holds worth. Cheap Crockery Shop. 20. Victoria-street mIMB E R . ROBERT BARTLEY, having charge of the Kopurii Saw-Mill Company's Timber Yards, Breakwater Road, begs to notify to Builders, Contractors, Cabinetmakers, and others, that he lias a Large and Varied Stock of TIMBER on hand, which he is selling at lowest rates. N.B.—Orders from the country will be delivered and stowed into tho Raißvay Trucks if required. October 10. 187f>. T~ o\vn~ok NGARUAWAHIA HIGH WAY DISTRICT. Ratepayers in the above District Avill please take notice that the Collector (Mr. Giffney, Shannon-street, Ngaruawahia), has positiA'e orders to sue for all rates remaining unpaid after the 28th day of the present month. Signed by order, G. EDGECUMBE, Chairman. Ngaruawahia, 21st November, 187 G. T^T OTI C E T O BAKE RS. A nice Baker's Shop and Oven Bakehouse to Let. The house has 7 rooms and double store ; situated in Victoria-street, a few yards round the Old House at Home, at present, occupied by Mr. P. Crowe, Baker. A fine chance to open a first-class Bakery and Confectionery Shop. Vacant on Ist December.—Apply to J. Carson, or at Mrs. Stevenson's, Nelson-street. "TV/sTE ADO W 11A V.—For Immediate Sale, JJJL 8 acres Prime Meadow Hay.—Apply at _\fr. Kdueounibc's Northern Hotel, Great North Road. QAIALL FARM FOR SALE.—A Com- SO pact Farm of 25 acres, situate in the Parish of Pakuranga, near the property of Mr. John Wallace, Flat Bush. —Samuel Cochrane and Son, Land Agents, Fort-street. FOR SALE, a 0-ton Cargo Boat, copper fastened, and well found. —Apply to James Glare, Boatbuiider, Custom-house-street HjlOR SALE, in Vincent-street, a Large JO Building Allotment, GG feet by 300 feet.— Samuel Cochrane and Son, Land Agents, Fort street. Tall) LET, the commodious Private Dwcl -8 ling-house lately occupied by Mr. D. Sheehan, llobson-street; gas, water, and every convenience—J. B. Graham, Solicitor, Bank Buddings. Ftho> LET, a large Shop and 5 rooms, JL High-street; low rent.—H. Partington, House and Land Agent, 57, Queen-street. fpO LET, about, :-.U Acres of Land at J(. Mount Eden.—Apply by letter to Grazier, this of lice. Mrjno LET, House and Shop adjoin- J. ing J. C. Pelhani's Ladder and Barrow Factory, It), Victoria-street; rent, 10:.. j.or week.—Apply on the premises. >|^':^'-r^lV--^~Et>JL__S-AT-F ; _ iu-avja^.. JjilL Jl erected Two-story Brick Building, i.uf Dm barn-street, with concrete iloor, rat-proof, dray stand, well, throo-stallod stable, and large cart. shed. This building would make a very superior Balcry, as it is well lighted and airy ; also lias large cnimney stoke—For parti culars apply to Tlios. Hartley, on the premises. t^zfa. t'f\o li& LET, on Grafton Road, <§ \ fjRSL JL a Large and CoiiArcnient Family v_________r4_W& Hesidence, containing ten rooms, al ways well upplied by pump and running stream of wascr.conimodious yards ami out-buildings, together with about two acres of land, the greater portion of which is an Orchard in full bearing,—Apply to H. ASHTON & SUNS, No. S New Zoa'.and Insurance Buildings; or to Joseph Ne wni£.D 7TARRIER PIGEONS FOR SALE, \j from 15s. to £3 per pair.— Apply at the Star Oltice. rTj. SYMONS'S ART UNION.— The Subscription Lists will close on 25th November, and the PRIZES will be DRAWN for on the 30th. All subscriptions must be paid previous to the DraAving. — UPTON & CO., Agents. rpHE UNDERSIGNED — HAVE ON SALE — POUT—Superior Old Red, in Avood and bottle SHERRY—Superior qualities and brands, bottled and in butts, hhds., qr.-casks, and octaves BRANDY—Hemicssy's and Martell's, in wood and case. Also, line old Vintages for private families, and Bisquit dv Bouche's, Dc Laage Fills, and Courvoisier, in bulk and flasks and half-fiasks W.I. RUM—3O 0.p., in hhds. and qr.-casks WHlSKY—Dunville's, Grcenless and Colville's, Shci riff's Islay, John Eraser's Brackla, and Jameson's in bulk, and Lome's Highland, DuiiA'illo's, and Stewart's in cases OLD TOM—Browning's, in bulk ; Booth's, Bur nett's and Bernard's, in case SCHNAPPS—UdoIpho Wolfe and Co.!s and Henke's quarts and pints GENE VA —John de Kuyper and Son's Anchor Brand, in green and red cases ; J. H. Henke's Hollands, in stone jars and glass bottles, and Cologne Gin GINGER WINE—In qr.-casks and cases CLARET—Medoc, Chateau, Margcaux, St. Julien, etc. MARASCHINO—Curacoa, orange Hand white, and Sarsaparilla BlTTEßS—Seiner's, Angostura, Orange, and Pomeranzcn CHAMPAGNE — Cliquot's, Perrier Jouet's, Moet's, Collin's, and De Bossy's SPARKLING MOSELLE — Dienhard's quarts and pints LINDE MAN'S CAWARRA HOCK & CLARET Ist growth BOTTLED ALE—Bass's, Devenish, Tennant's, Allsopp's, and Ind Coope's BOTTLED STOUT—Bass's, Blood's, and Guin ness's GROCERlES—Comprising Belmont, Ozakcrit and Field's Candles, Crushed Loaf Sugar, Rennctts, Saltpetre, Blacking, Sardines RECKKTT & SON'S FRENCH BLUE TEAS and SUGARS PALE ENGLISH MALT VlNEGAß—Champion's No. 21, in half-hhds. CIGARS—No. 2 U.S., in 500 boxes, La Caobas Albeurnc, AquUla de Oro, Alonzo Careche, Sir Robert Peel, Flor de Solor, La Perla dei Tabaco TOBACCO—Various brands PAlNTS—Caisson's Anticorrosion, red and stone colour; Bhmdell, Spencc & Co.'s Genuine Ground and Nos. 1 and 2 White Lead, Red Lead, White Zmc, Mid- Brunswick Green, and YelloAV Paints, Patent Driers, &c.; Hodson & Co.'s AVhite Zinc and White Lead, in 281b. drums OILS—Raw and Boiled Linseed, in drums and barrels; Colza, in drums; and Downer's Kerosene VARNISHES—NobIe's and Hoare's OAK VARNlSH—Blundell, Spence & Co.'s, in cases containing 16 1-gallon tins Hendry Whyte and Strachan's Celebrated FLOOR - CLOTHS, various patterns and widths CORDAGE—Europe, Manilla, Bolt Rope, and Galvanized Wire Rope COMPOSITION NAILS for Muntz Metal CORRUGATED GALVANISED IRON—More wood & Rogers', 7, 8, and 0 ft. lengths SHEET ZINC, Nos. 10, 11, 12, and 14 61b. SHEET LEAD, Butt Bolts, grooved points PLANING, SHAPING, and DRILLING MA CHINES POWER GEARED SCPEW CUTTING GAP LATHES, 15,10, and 26 ft bcd 3 One three hundred weight STEAM HAMMER. B. C. & Co. have now adopted, the method followad by the large bondon Houses of VATTINO their WINES and SPIIHTS, this having been found to secure the delivery of a higher standard of quality than otherwise obta.ind.ble. Original packages delivered from Bond as hereto/ere when required. Indents Executed pou all Kinks of Goons,



rr\ H E C R O W N B O O T. C. H. PRINCE, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, Grey-street, Auckland, opposite Market Hotel. C. 11. PRINCE has to acknoAvledge with thanks the liberal support he has received since recommencing business in Auckland, and in re turn for the confidence reposed in him, assures the public that he Avill continue to deserve the name for being Cheaper, Quicker, and Better, than any other House in the Trade. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes of all kinds made to order. Parents cannot oA'cr-estimate the importance of Children having Well-fitting Boots, such can be obtained by getting the little ones Fitted to Measure at the CROWN BOOT, C. H. Prince, Grey-street. MIS;S TEU TEN BERG'S ART UNION. The Subscription Lists will CLOSE on Satur day, the 2nd December, and the Prizes Avill bo draAvn for on THURSDAY, 7th December. All Subscriptions must be paid previous to Drawing. or wang an vi DmecT. The s.s. ST. KILDA, J. Fi_oaverd_\y, Com mander, from Onehunga Wharf, on MONDAY next, 27th instant, at 2 p.m., weather. &c, per mitting. For freight or passage apply to COMBES & DALDY, Auckland; Or, A. BARNES. Onehunga. ■Rfc, ;k TjlOR II OKIA NG A JSg&kS^. DIRECT. The Regular Trading Schooner QUEEN, Captain T. Jones, will sail for Hokianga on TIIESDAY, 27th instant. For freight or passage apply to M. NICCOL, Agent. Is£fe>- AUCKLAND STE A M as^»J^? _£_!_. PACKET COMPANY (LIMITED). N OTIC E. The Ninth Half-Yearly Meeting of Share holders in the above Company Avill be held at the office of Mr. Tothill, Shortland-street, on THURSDAY, 30th instant, at 3 o'clock p.m. Business: To receive Half-yearly Report and Balance Sheet. W. LODDER, Manager. Auckland, 23rd November, 1876. IC ED D R T~N K~S~, THISTLE HOTEL. TO MRS. CUNDY, Monthly Nurse.— A Letter is Availing for you at the Star Office. Jl 4Wfe.fl. MILITARY Linen Towels JL \? \ W\f at 7d eacli; 500 Pillow Slips, lid each (new).—W. EYRE, Enniskilien House, Victoria-street. -fl 4\s7 REWARD.—Lost, a Copy of "a .2. < f Lease, of no use to anyone but the owner. —Apply to E. W. Morrison, Dublin-street, Ncav ton, or at this office. LOST, a Gold Locket containing a Lady's Portrait.—Anyone returning the same to s. McDermott, Photographer, Queen-street, will be rewarded. QILVER GENEVA WATCH.—Owner k3 please call at this oilice. q Fj. j— £ We, the undersigned MASTER PAINTERS, beg to return our sincere thanks to those men who, notwithstanding the badgering of the prime movers of tho Painters' Uo-Operative Society, have had the good sense and moral courage to stand by them, and we further desire to state such consideration Avill not be forgotten by their employers :— John Henderson Holland and Bu'lcr C. Ua Itoche James Still John Ward G. Bishop and others. ¥IL DESPERANDUM! ♦ WITHOUT EXCEPITOTNr--^ THE piNEST - QUALITY OF J/[EAT, Equal to any in the World ! IS KEPT BY THE UNDERSIGNED, AND «&. SOLD FOR CASH ! TEH AT A. D 0 R N W E L L' S, ' CORNER OF QUEEN AND DARBY-STREETS. MUTTON, 2Jd. and Id. BEEF, 2d., 3d.. Id., 5d., and 6d. PORK, 3d., Id., 5d., and Gd. LAMB, Is. fid. per Quarter, and upwards SAUSAGES and CHOPS, Id. THE PRIMEST CORNED BEEF AND PORK, Guaranteed, in Kegs, Barrels, or Tierces, RENNETTS, Only a few Dozen left. Families Waited On for Oudeiis. Shipping Supplied, On SATURDAY EVEN IK G, to enable ALL TO HAVE A JOIXT FOR SUNDAY, all MEAT REDUCED Jd. to Id. per lb., after 6 p.m. A.D. begs that the public will call early, that the Men may have their rest, /j oa 1"i j o aEs WANGA R E I. The Undersigned is prepared to supply this Superior Coal at 16s. per ton, at the Yard, Breakwater Road. WALTER SLOANE,



THEATRE ROYAL. Sole Lessee—R. J. De Lias. Lx\.ST NIGHT BUT ONE of the LINGARDS ! In Byron's Comedy of OUR BOYS! LINGARDS IN TWO PIECES, AND ITALIAN OPERA. "OUBLIC HALL, ONEHUNGA. CALEDONIAN COMPANY ON SATURDAY AND MONDAY EVENINGS, Nov. 25th and 27th. JESSIE RAYMOND I ROBERT GLOVER CHARLES SEARLE | TOM WILLIAMS THE BONNIE FISHWIFE! Maggie Macfarlanc (her great character, Avith songs and dances), Miss Jessie Raymond. Prices : 2s. and Is. JB R O W N A N D SO N, • MUSIC WAREHOUSE, Shortland-street. JUST OPENED, A LOT OF NEW MUSIC, SONGS, AND PIANOFORTE SOLOS, &c., &c, &c. " Judge's Song from Trial by Jury," " Our Boys Galop," &c., from Byron's Great Play. TENDERS Avanted for Painting and RenoA'ating the Lodge-room at the Masonic Hotel. Full particulars will bo giA-en on appli cation on the premises on Friday next, the 2ith instant, from 3 p.m. to I p.m. H. KEES GEORGE, Secretary Lodge Ara. mHE UNDERSIGNED being about to JL DISSOLVE PARTNERSHIP, are open to receive TENDERS to noon of WEDNES DAY, the 2.lth instant, for the PURCHASE, either together or in lots, of the Articles specified below. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Strong Engine, about 8-horsc poAVcr, and Cornish Boiler SaAv and Bench, Chaff Cutter Corn Crusher, Shafting Belting and Gear, Iron Tank Weighing Maching Spring Cart, Horse, and Harness. Also, GOODWILL of the COAL and FIREWOOD Business hitherto carried on by us. LEASE (with Purchasing Clause) of the PRE MISES, which comprise a splendidly situated Corner Allotment, Avith nunicr- ,' ous Buildings, and a first-class Well of Water Avith Pump. We have also ON SALE, at COST PRICE :— Small Engine, Grabber Cast-iron Drinking Trough And a large assortment of Ploughs Ovens, Sto\-es, Ranges, &c. NICHOLLS & HALL. _ rrT ob v i l d c r s. Tenders arc required for tho E/cction of a large Dwelling House at Remuera. Plans, specifications, etc., may be seen at my oltice, Shortland-street, until Saturday, 25th November, when the Tenders arc to be delivered at 2 o'clock. JAMES WRIGLEY, Architect. TO CARPENTERS.— Tenders aro re quired for the erection of a House in Alfred-street.—For particulars apply to John Goodall. Sticbbury's Buildings, Queen-street. KARANGaHAPE DISTRIC T BOARD. Tenders ore invited for certain Earthworks, also for a supply of Scoria-ash for current year. Particulars at the office of the Board, York street, Ncav ton. F. CHERRY. mo ~C A It PEN TER S. , Tenders Avill lie received until noon of the 21th instant, for the Erection of a Budding at Pokeno. R. REALS & SON, Architects. TENDERS are invited for the Supply and Delivery of §00 Telegraph Poles (more or kiss), for a l_S_c of Telegraph bctwocnAVark worth and Waiwera, via the German Settle ment. Specifications and conditions, of the above works may be seen at the Telegraph Oflices, Auckland and Warkworth. Tenders to be addressed to C. Maling. Esq., Telegraph Surveyor. Telegraph Office, Auck land, and to be sent in not later than Noon of the 9th day of December, 1876. By order of the Telegraph Commissioners. -— _ C. LEMON, -jn Gehefat Manager New Zealand Telegraphs. Auckland, Nov. 23,1876. mHE ri REYHOUND TTOTEL, CORNER OF QUEEN AND VICTORIA-STREETS. JOHN DARBY (LATE OF THE COMMERCIAL HOTEL, SHORTLAND-STREET, AND THE PACIFIC HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET), In returning thanks to his numerous friends and customers for past patronage, begs to state that he has lately purchased from MR. MICHAEL CORCORAN the LeaSe, GoodAvill of the above old-established Hotel, and trusts that by strict attention to business, combined with moderate charges, to merit for the future that liberal share of public patronage hitherto bestowed upon him. The GREYHOUND has lately undergone considerable improvement, and is now replete Avith eA^ery convenience for TRAVELLERS and FAMILIES. BEDROOMS. Additions have been made to the number of Bedrooms, and all haA re been furnished in a superb manner* everything being new and got up in the best style. BATHS. Hot and Cold Baths are alAvays aA'ailable, and every conA rcnience will be found in them for the comfort of traA Tellers, COMMERCIAL ROOM, A commodious roomfhas beeh opened as U. Commercial Boom, haAdttg its entrance from Victoria-street, for the comfort of those Avho do not care to use the Bar or Beer-room, and this has been fitted up in a style that can scarcely be surpassed in this city. BILLIARD ROOM, The Billiard-room is the best ill the tol.Oviiioe, and is fitted with one of th£ best Billiard Tables over imported into Auckland. "TUT ICHAEL COR CORA Nj in relinquishing the Hotel Business-, begs to tender his heartfelt thanks to his huiherous friends and customers for the liberal support h© received whilst Proprietor of the Greyhound, and respectfully wishes the same patronage [0* be bestoAyed upon his successor MR» JOHN .DARBY*



mEMPERANCE VARIETY TROUPE. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1876. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION ROOMS. UNPRECEDENTED SUCCESS! HUNDREDS TURNED AWAY"! Chairman Mr. Cox. Immense Programme : Pianoforte Sole—Mrs. Hertz Comic Song—Mr. Doran Souk, "Down by the Deep Sad Sea"—Mr. Sceats Song, " Ever of Thee"—Miss McEvoy Double Song and Dance, "She's my Sugar Plum"—Mcttnm Bros. Comic Soag. " Galloping Dick"—Mr. H. Langton Recitation, "Toll's Address to his Native Moun tains"—Mr. Brown Song, "Litfle Nell"—Miss Ashe Double Clogographicalitics — Messrs. Hoggard and Heighton Song, " Tfie Village Blacksmith"—Mr. A. Jamie son Recitation—Mr. A. Smith Comic Song, " Cackle, Cackle" —Mr. Chnpman Comic Song, "The Littlo German Banu'—Mr. W. Roth Comic Song, "The Hard Working Snob"—Mr. Burton. Be in Time and Secure yorr .Seats. Price of Admission :—3d. Doors open at 7.30, commence at 8. A. C. JAMIESON, Secretary. SATURDAY NIGHT'S ENTERTAIN MENTS, TEMPERANCE HALL, At 7.30 OCLCCK. TO-MORROW (SATURDAY), NOVEMBER 25. Programme. — Song, " Anchor's Weighed," Mr. Salt; Comic duct, "The Upper Ten and Lower Five." Messrs. Hodgson and Marter; Duct, "What are the Wild Waves Saying." Mrs. Cottinghnm and Lady Amateur; Song (new), Mr. Nelson ; Song, "Silver Threads," Miss Hall; Original comic parody on "Kiss me Mother kiss your Darling," Mr. Winchcombe; Song. "Up with the Lark in the Morning," Mr. Marter; Song, " Annie Laurie," Mrs. Homer; Original comic soul', " Lanky Sail," Mr. Hodgson ; Song, Miss Mcllhnoylc ; Song (new, Jirst time in Auck land), Mr. McCappin ; Dance, Fisher's Hornpipe, Mr. McKennon, GodSSa te the Queen ! Mr. Cornish will preside. Musical Director, Carl Butschkow. ADMISSION : THREEPENCE. CHARLES B. ANDREW, Hon. Sec. TT IBERNIAN B A N D. fThe MONTHLY SELECT QUAD RILLE PARTY will be given by the Shareholders of the aboA'C Band, in the Cook-street Hall, on WEDNES DAY EVENING, the 20th. Dancing to commence at 8 o'clock sharp. Double Tickets, 3s 6d each, to be bad from the Committee—Messrs. llayden, Dempsey, Sulli van, Dfilon, and .1. P. Loncrgan. 11. P. HAYDEN, Trensurer. J. DEMPSEY, Secretary. Jf 0~ T I C E. The unsold City and Country Properties of Mr. Kirby are open for Private Sale, for a limited time, at very loav prices.—Apply to B. TONKS. NoA-ember 21, 1876. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27. BUILDING A LLOTM ENT S, BRUNSWICK-STREET, OEE NAPIER-STREET. TipHE subscribers will sell at the Land _____ Matt, Fort-street, on Monday, 27th inst., at 12 o'clock,' NAPIKR-STRE3.T.—Part of Allotment 11, Section 11, City of Auckland, 25 feet 11 inches frontage to Brunswick-street (off Napier-street, near its junction Avith Union-street), adjoining the property of Mr. Hosking. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28. JUNCTION YARDS. FOR SALE, at the Junction Yards, on Tuesday nvsi, at 1 o'clock, ■150 Well"5-ed Store Cattle from Wan • 100 Fal vv«!. hers from Taranaki. -■•-.- -....At l O'clock. HUNTER & NOLAN. WEDisESDAY^ DECEMBER 13.~~ WOOL SALE. . WOOL SALE. THE UNDERSIGNED will hold their Second Wool Sale, at the Durham Yards, on Wednesday, December 13, at 2 o'clock. HUNTER & NOLAN. ~ MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. TEN-ROOMED HOUSE, HERNE BAY, PONSONBY. Without Reserve. THE subscribers Avill sell by auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday* 27th instant, at 12 o'clock, Lots 1, 2, 3, __, and 5, of section 7, Heme Bay, of the subdivision of Allotment I, section 8, Suburbs of Auckland, having 330 feet frontage to the Marine Parade, as also an extensive frontage to the Waitemata, with the large Two-story Dwelling house erected thereon, containing ten rooms. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. Q H E E~ P F A I R The undersigned will hold their FIRST SHEEP FAIR in JANUARY next, and request intending vendors to forward particulars of their Stock, that entries may be made. HUNTER & NOLAN. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5. " THE HAYMARKET. SECOND WOOL SALE will he held oil Tuesday, December 3, for about (»AA BALES, principally WASHED l>l/\/ LONG WOOL, All Wool must be in fitore on Friday, Dec* 1. oi' it Avill not be catalogued. ALFRED BUCELAND. FRIDAY," DECEMBER 22, 1876\~~ THE HAYMARKET. MR ALFRED BUCRLAND HAS received instructions from MessVp. Hunt and Sons, to sell by public anrtioh under Dissolution of Partnership, auc «<"*> banks of the Waikato River, near Tau piri, uoav in their occupation. For par ticulars apply to Mr. R. j. Hunt, on the farm; to Mr. R. R. Hunt, Ngaruawahia: or the Auctioneer. FRIDAY, DECEMBERT THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, at the Haynuurke*-, b» Fri day, December 1, at 11 o'clock 1 Timber Junker, AViih Id foot Avbeels nnd a powerful LiltiMg S»-sre\v v ' alfred buckland. Friday, December i. """ the haymarket. T^QR SALE, on Friday next, Tec. \_ -S.. at 11 o clock, * 2 Buggies 1 CtU'ryail 1 Express Wagon. These vehicles were made by the best Cnnni. i 4LFRE.U UUtKLAND.