Prisoner : What sort of a hat had I on ? Witness : A white one. Prisoner : What was the colour of my trousers ?

T\ itnees : Cannot say, it was too da?k. This being the case, the prisoner said he had just left his woik in Freeman's Bay, and was met by his wife for the purpose of "doing their shopping ; went together into the Commercial hotel, High-street, for a pint and on going out heard a great row. He ran, and people to his surprise ran after him. He might have stumbled against a woman. He ran for his life thinking he might be killed. He was sorry that he had no money or he should have employed a lawyer.

Wife :So you would, Jim. I know you would ; but 111 defend you. May I B peak for Jim, your Worships. Prisoner : I should like my wife to speak for me. * r

Mary Madigan then got into the witness box, and made a statament similar to that made by prisoner. She new that Jim was innocent, and did not throw the brick. The Conrt having considered the evidence, found the prisoner guilty of the charge, and ordered him to pay 30s the amount of dam age, and 26s costs, or six weeks imprisoa ment. *

Prisoner : And after all you have got the wrong pig by the ear. lam not guilty. A REEACTORY SEAMAN. ■Daniel Higgins was charged with a breach of the Merchant's Shippinc Act, by misbe having himself on board the~Carnatic. Mr Laishley pleaded guilty for prisoner, and as the Captain did not wish to press the charge if defendant was willing to return to his post, and pay the costs lis 6d. Higgins promised to do this and was dis charged.

PATHER AND SONS, John, Samuel, and Josiah Tiller were summoned at the instance of Mr. W. Atkin, printer, to shew cause why they should not contribute towards the support of their father, John Tiller, an old man near four score, the said sons being of sufficient ability to render such assistance. Detective Grace deposed that he knew both John and Josiah Tiller ; they were the masters of a coasting vessel in the timber trade. John kept an hotel; they were both apparently m comfortable circumstances, and, he believed, of sufficient ability to aSm? 1D su PPOrting their father. The Couvt made an order upon the three brothers., sons of the old man, to contribute nve shillings each towards his support.

CRICKET.

AUCKLAND V. UNITED C C. The above Clubs met in the Domain on Saturday to play the deciding match for the cup, presented by Mr Buckland, and a finer day for cricket, with the ground in splendid condition, could not have been wished for. Mr Dufaur was chosen Captain of the strongest eleven which the United Club has sent into the field this season, while Mr Bice acted in the same capacity for the Auckland, and had to play emergency men for Messrs Cox, Abraham, and Mowbray, who were unavoidably absent. The Auck land, having won the toss, went first to the wickets, but the bowling of Yates and Willis was so effective that the only stand was made by Kent, who played a fine steady innings for twelve, and the eleven were disposed of in an hour and a half for 44 runs. The United opened their innings with Mumford and Jordan, and the latter was well bowled by Cornell in the first over. D. Lynch follower, and some pretty play was then seen until the score reached twenty, when Lynci ?ave a hot catch to Cotton, who accepted, it. Mumford, as usual, played a steady double figure innings, when he was bodied by Cotton. Yates and Dufaur then

oeearoe partners and soon raised the S«sore to 54 by a fine display of cricket. Dufaur's play was greatly admired, and his 23 principally consisted of twos and threes from splendid drives and leg hits. He skied one at last to Browning, who cooly caught it with one hand. Willis had three lives during his innings of a 13, while Horan lasted out in his old style, I and soon put together 17, when he foolishly ran himself out, and thus closed the innings for 101, or 5T to the good. The loner-sfcop piDg of Pilling was excellent. The Auckland ' then went in for their second innings, and the Captain setting his men a good example by scoring 26 in a very painstaking manner, for which, he was deservedly applauded by players and spectators, the grand score of 147 was made before the last wicket fell

Browning kept the field alive, sending the ball in every direction until he ran himself out in tryiDg to make his score 30. Garland's 21 and Cotton's 15, were got by good play, while Connel, who is the best bowler in Auckland, distinguished himself by carrying out his bat after a well-played inniDgs of 15. D. Lynch and Willis deserve great praise for their steady bowling throughout this innings The United_ having to get 91 to win, sent Dufuar and Jordan to the wickets, and when time was called, thanks to the splendid play of Dufuar,the j-score stood at 22 without the loss of a wicket, thus leaving the United 69 to get, which barring accidents, they will no doubt do. Play will be resumed at three this afternoon. Messrs. Wright and Leggett kindly acted as umpires, and Messrs Coupland and H. Gilfillan as scorers. Subjoined is the score :— '

AUCKLAND 0.0. FIRST INNINGS. SECOND INNINGS. B'unden, b Yates .. 1 bV. Loych .. .. 5 Rvan, b Yates.. .. 0 bD Lyi,ch .. .. 1 Conn ell, b Willis .. 2 not out .. ..15 Co'ton. b Yates .. 6 bD. Lynch .. ..15 Kent, bD. Lynch .. 12 bD. Lynch .. .. 8 Pilling bYatea .. 0 b Willis .. .. 4 Garland, lbw,b Yates 0 c Jordan, b Willis.. 21 Philson bYat-s .. 5 b Willis .. .. 3 Browning, b Yates .. 5 run <ut .. .. 29 Tonks. bD. Lynch .. 7 c Mumiord b Willis 6 Rice, not out .. .. 1 cD. Lynch b Willis 26 Byes, _te 6 Byes, &c. .. 14 Total .... 44 Total .. .. 147 TJNITED CO. . FUST INNING?. SECOND INNIKG3. Mumford, b Cotton .. IS Jotdon, b Con-ell .. 0 not out .. .. 1 D Lynch, c Cotton b Tonks 9 Whitaker, b Connell.. 3 Yates, b Pilling ... 9 Dafaur, c Browning b i Cotton .. .. 23^" not out .. ..19 M. Lynch, run out .. £"' ■ . "Ward, b Tonka .. 6 Willis, b Kent.. .. 13 Ho.an. run out ..17 Clifton, not out .. 0 B/es &c - Byes, &c .. 2 Total .. .. lul Total .. .. 22 BOWLING ANALYSIS. FIRST INNINGS. Overs Maidens Balls Runs Wickets Wilis bowled.. 16 8 80 13 1 Y»te» „ .. 13 3 65 18 7 D lynch „ .. 3 0 15 7 2 Connell „ ..28 10 140 46 2 Cotton „ .. 18 3 90 28 2 Tonks „ „. 5 0 25 14 2 fi'Mng „ .. 5-" 1 26 ' 7 1 K»nt „'-... l o 5 2 1 _~ S*COND INNING _. Willis bowled .-. 27 3 135 64 5 D. Lynch,, ..30 5 151 55 4 "tea „ ... • 8 0 15 4 0 Mumford,, ..2 0 10 11 0 Connell „ .. 4 1 20 7 0 Cotton „ .. 2 0 10 8 0 Kent „ .. 3 1 16 6 0

CITY COUNCIL.

The fortnightly meeting of City Council took place to-day. Present : His Worship the Mayor (in the chair), Councillors Issacs, Prime, Daldy, Buchanan, G. Yon der Heyde. SUBSIDY TO MUNCIPALITIES. A letter from the Secretary to the Treasurer was read stating that the amounts due to Ihe Council would be remitted in two instalments, one on the Ist February, and the balance on the Ist March. Mr G. Goldie wrote, asking for an increase of salary. The matter was referred to the Finance Committee. IMPROVEMENT COMMISSIONERS The Secretary of the above, wrote asking that the time allowed for putting up wooden buildings on certain blocks of the Improve ment Commissioners Reserve, might be ex tended till the Ist December 1577- It was elicited in explanation of the request that the concession would enable the Com missioners to sell their allotments. Several Councillors expressed dissatisfaction that the concession had originally been granted at all. Councillor Isaacs said he wished to place on record hip objection to concessions being made to public bodies which would be refused to private individuals. On the motion of Councillor Prime, seconded by Councillor Buchanan, the request was grantsd. ONEHUNGA COACH STAND. The Onehunga coach proprietors sent a protest against the removal of their stand opposite the Greyhound Hotel. On the motion of the Mayor, seconded by Councillor Daldy, the petition was ordered to be received and considered by the Council. Councillor Daldy observed that he bad noticed that since tho railway had started the 'bus traffic had very much increased. (Laughter.) THE MARKET. A complaint was read from the lesees of the market that, the western avenue of the mar ket had been cio.ed thereby greatly injuring their trade. Councillor Prime said it, was no temporary matter ; it was an injustice to the lessee, and his opinion was that the closed portion should be at once re opened. Councillor Daldy moved and Councillor Isaacs seconded that the matter be referred to the market committee. STREETS. The Streets Committee was read and adopted. EIRE BRIGADE. It was resolved on the suggestion of the Fire Brigade Committee, that the resignation of the Fire Brigade be accepted, and that a band of 20 be enrolled, who should be paid with ceitain conditionss. FINANCE COMMITTEE.—WATER SUPPLY LOAN The following report was read from the Finance Committee :-" Your committee report with reference to interest next due on Water Works Loan, that the accruing in terest on deposits and Government grant, payments of which is now promised early, will be ample provision and will avoid the necessity of levying a rate at present. With a view of consolidating the rates the committee recommend the Water Works Loan rate and gneral rate be levied on June Ist in half yearly paj ments, and if found practicable the Collector of the special rate be allowed to lapse for a year or more. \ The reportiwas adopted unanimously. i STKEETS COMMITTEE. The committee in their report, which was read, recommended that no further works, except'such as were of a temporary charac ter, should be undertaken in the streets named in the Schedule of the Loan Account this season. The Committee also advised that Wellington-street be dish channelled at a cost of £175 The repoi t was adopted. CITY SURVEYOR'S REPORT. The City Surveyor's report which contained some important references was rel.gated to a meetiug of the whole council. ACCOUNTS. The fortnightly accounts were passed for payment. PETITION. A petition was preeentedffrom Councillor Yon der Heyde from the ratepayers of the thoroughfare between Fmily Place and Jermyn-srreet. The rough minuses were read and the meeting stood ad j .urned.

THE CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO.

Should the Granada not arrive, the agents of the Pacific Mail Co. have arranged to keep the City of San Francisco till Wednesday morning at eight o'clock. The alteration was not notified in time for us to correct our advertisement on the front page.

BROWN'S PICNIC.

A large number of holiday-seekers visited Kohimarama by the steamers on Saturday last, and a fine day's enjoyment was experienced by the visitors, who enjoyed themselves according to their peculiar tastes. A number of races races were inaugurated for prizes. In the first race of 300 yards, by youths, four started. Smith came in first, and Regan second, who we're the winners. In the second race of 900 yards five started. Brown and Cutler were the winners. In the third race of 100 yards Regan, Gibsod, Field, Rogers, and Good were entered, and, being all Ellerslie runners, much interest was elicited. Regan and Gibson tied, but in running off Regan was the winner. In the walking match Field and Cutler were the victors. In the sack race four started, and much fun was associated with the contest. Cutler came in first and was declared the winner. In the 200 yards race C. Regan was first and W. Regan second. Several minor races closed the proceedings. On the whole, the Kohimarama picnic was pleasant and satis factory.

«ai tirKimm seas, Monday, January m, \m



[ADVERTISEMENT]. HOLIDAYS. (To the Editor of the Evening Star.) Sir, —A somewhat uunecessary appeal "to my manly sympathy " was made in a late issue to close my establishment on certain holidays indicated by the writer. I say unnecessary because the, proposition meets with my full ooncnrrence. A great want of unanimity on the question has been experi enced, which is due to the fact that shopmen, instead of principals, have hitherto sought the concession. Very naturally employers have been averse to yielding to what ha* BMtavd diotation, awpeoially looking at the



class of persons that initially move in tbe matter, and the objectionable form in which the favor is asked. On the occasion of gala dayß and holidays I would propose in future that representatives of the clothing and drapery 'business wait upon the trade. An amicable conference on the part of equals would invariably result in a general under standing which would not only be respected but do away with the illfeeling which ha 3 been engendered. It is all very well for employes to assume that on this or that occasion they should have a holiday. It is little they know or care of business responsibilities, hence I say let those decide on the question of clothing who are most deeply interested. For my part I shall be one of the foremost in closing my premises if good faith is kept, although in the case of my emplos<_s not the slightest pressure Has ever been brought to bear, and for the simple reason that I give my assistants a per centage on their takings in addition to the highest salaries ruling. In apologising for occupying your space, I may state that from this time forward I shall treai; with contempt newspaper stabs and anonymous skunks. —Yours etc., Samuel Coomb es.



The .steamer Otago is expected to leave Hokitika at noon on Wednesday, the 2nd February. Telegrams for the Australian colonies or Europe via Java Cable will be received at this office for transmission to Hokiiika up till 10 o'clock, of the 2nd Feb ruary. We have much pleasure in acknowledging recept of 5s from A.B.C. for the benefit of Mrs Mulgrew. To the Editor: Sir,—With reference to the letter in your last issue signed " One who attended the Annual Meeting," I must re spectfully decline any controversy on the subject unless the writer '-' comes from be hind the hedge," and following my example, append hia name.—l inn, &0., Bbnjamh. Tanner.



We are compelled to hold over until to morrow several letters to the Editor and a gossipping account of the All buiuts school picnic. CHORAL SOCIETY^ "Tlozart's Req'iiem Mass" is the subject Used for practice to-morrow evening.- W. Brid<-o__, Hon Sec. ORTH SHORE.—To be Let on Lease, a c-m or*able Coltaee and la.ge g .rd_i. pleasantly situated; £20 per nimuin to an eli^i le tenant —<">ltvi.r Mays, DevoMport SUPERIOR Apartments at Mrs. yJ Morten's, HaveTocfr House, S.ymoi ds-slr_et. BOARD AND RESIDEiNCE.— Board and Resid nee for two or three single Gentleman or a Married Conple, iv a pleasant part pf Symonds-street, opposite to Mrs Bidings, mid close lo the windmill.— spp.y to stab office, or on the premises. WaJN TED to Purchase, a goocf second-hand Sewing Machine CCiroulai head, Thomas's No. 2) — ii. Gittoß and Sons, Wyndham street. WANTED, a first-class Cook.— Apply at the Occidental Hotel. f A) ANTED, a thoroughly good f * Servant (no children) who can cook and wash; references required.—Mis Blaydes, Wellesley street, 4 doors below Albion Hon?l \A/ ANTED, a Man for the Slaughter » T house and one for the Stable.—Apply to F. G. Clayton. W_.NT.ED, a respectable. Girl about 14 or 15 years of age.—Apply to Mrs Offer, Pitt-street, opposite Vin'-eut-str. et. VVf ANT&D, a pair of Sawyers for T t tho Biub.—Apply to G. Holdship and Co. T^AKTED, a smart young Man as ■ » TSilliurd Marker, ablo to play himself; ara'e chanca for a good character. —Hantaford's Registry, Hlgh-3treet. WANTED, Servant as Cook and L undre3S. — *pplv between 111-; hourt if 10 and 12 a.m. to Mrs Lowfoid, Symonds-street. Refer ences icquired. WA NTED, a good General Servant, washing given out ; references required.— Apply to Mr.'. Hamutl Brawn, Sh< rt'and Cn sc-nt. VS/ANTED, a Turbine, guaranteed " * complete and in thorough order, to develop 40-hor_e power, from 12 to 40 feet fall, anf> wi h sre_r necessary 10 connec'j wi'h stumper pant. Owner m>y heur ol a imrcl.aser on furnishing fall part-cuUrs and uriue to Manager of Union Bank of Austaalic, Auck land ANTED to LET, a four-roomed Cotiage pleasantly in Parnell.—-Apply to Mr Nairn. G rcev, I'ari-eli __ WANTED, a young lady to proc.ocl to Gisbome aa useful companion, For address apply Star office. "A IS TED to Purchase or Lease a Hotel in the country Particulars and terms to be forwarded by Utter to Geo Kirten, 37, Insurance Buildings. WANTED," a second-band"Har monium ; not more th i. 3ft Gin wide-— App:yatoneo at the shop next E-.-gio Hotel, Albc-t ---street . r W "AN T.ED, .a respectable Lad about 14 or 15 to take out orders —Apply to H. Barton, j-tar office. \\! ANTED, a stout strong Tad to " * drive a Baker's Cart and make Miukc f useful —Apply C. Burton, Digestive Biscuit Baku*, Parnell WANTED Known,tbatWm Morris Tailor, is prc]>ared lo roako, dye, and clean Gentleman's Clothing. Geiith-mHii's own ma'oiial made up in first-class style, next tho Governor Brownn Hotel, Hobson-street ANTED KNOWN, Handsome Bronze Boots, with blue tassels, all sizes, only 5s 6d <_l pair, a bargain ; Men's Pegged Elamre side Boots, only Ss 6d ; Men's Kid E'astie-side, 7s ; bargains in Hoys' Boots; also Ladles' Kid Elastic-side Sewn Boots, 5s Gd and 6s G<l; Pudding Raisins, 5d W lb ; Fancy Kbirts, from Is each — H Watts, General D aler, PKt-street. WANTED, by a respectable Man wi'h good references, some light employ mentt; w-ges no parti- ul*r object Character and energy fuarantee> -Address JIC, Star office. WANTED, tbe Public to know, that Luncli or Dinner at Riordan Hotel and Cafe, comprising Soups, Fish, Entrees, Joints and Pastry, One Shim-IXG. WANTED, a Housemaid ; one that would assist in the bar preferred.—Apply at the Custom-house Hotel. ANTED, two smart Lads.— * pply at the Newton Pottery.



\JL7 ANTKD, a Girl about 12 to * * mind a Baby and make hn-se'f useful.— ' pply lo Mrs Salmon, Hobson-street, one door from West Queen-Rtreet. WANTED, aßoy 12 or 13 yeaisof ago to make him_ elf useful —Apply before 10 o'clock to Mr F. I Piime * i glef-ea-street. TJI/A^TED, a Man to do a few * ? days weeding and diggirg in a garden in town—Apply W, office of Ihis p.per. WANTED, two smart Boys about 15 years of age.—Apply to Mr Geo. Gledhill, i Wellesley-street. I ANTED Known, that H. Mann, Coachbuilder, Queen-street, ban on hand several new Carts, &c , of pood workmanship and material, and respectfully inviteß inspection. Car riages of every deecripth>ii made lo order. —Note the address: Near Albert Hotel, Queen-street, Auckland. ANTED7~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, Hobson-street, two doors from the Scotia Hotel, to Enrol Mt tubers and other business —T Taylor, Secretary. W~ ~ ANTKD, Firemen for New Zealand Ste m Shipping Co. None but experience h--nds need apply. Wages, £10.—Apply at Company's Office, next Post-office. Shortland-street. on Thurs day morning at 11 o'clock. WANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mrs Parsons, Mount St. Mary, near Convent. WAITED TO I ET, House and Shop, Counter Shelves, and Gxs Fittings complete, at corner of Victoria arid t hapel-streets.— * pply to C. MaddeD, Hobson-street. ANTED to Let, in Victoria street, a Two-story Brick Phop and Dwelling House.—Apply to T. Thompson, Grocer, Victoria street ANTED KNOWN, Cheap Drapery at D. McPherfon, Karangahape Road * ewton. An immense variety Prints, > us lins, Hollands, and Dress Goods, &c , Eibbons Tace. Collars, Ties, Millinery, and Hosiery at telling-off Prices WANTED Known, that E. Carr, having to remove a quantity of Pecond-class Timber by Tue-day next to make w-y fnr Harbonr Works, has determined to give special advantages to buyers if they come at once.—CuHomhouse-. treet. WANTED, a situation as Daily Governess,—Address " Annie," at thisofflco ANTED KNOWN'Hobart Town Paling* and Bails to be sold Cheap—C. T. *a_ton, Newmarket. W "ANTED, for the Newton Pottery, a first-class Thrower; also, a Burner. —Apply at the Works. ANTED. Students for Civil, Mechanical. Architectural, and Ship Draw ing, by a Civil Kngineer in practice. — Apply at the office of this paper. ANTED, the Genera Public to know that J. Alwinger, Tailor (late from Prance and Germany), has commenced .business in his new premises, No. SB,- Victoria-street, where he hopes to meet with such support as his knowledge and attention to business, and civility to hiß customers shall command. Gentlemen's and Boys' Suits made ,to order. Repairs, dyeing, and cleaning, in all Its ', exeouted at the shortest notice. , Tjf/" A N T"1 I), "" Intending Purchasers of Biding Saddles and Bridles, &c., to nspect my 60s. 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. .... W~AKT E D. .500 topis of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Raga ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, <sc' at BATTYE & CO.'S London Marine Store- Quick's Buildings, Elliott-street, Auckland.—B. Jfoss, Manager .. ,_; ti ■ ■._ ANTED, Wanted/Wanted the Publio to knowlthat there is a very poor ' Woman, with five children, in -want.' 1? see by_ Saturday's paper that only one friend has given -'I*l nnt my lOKtOwardi it, and I hope to see plenty more. -H.w. -'Be tlwt gireth to the poor lesdeth to the Lord-T* .———



WANTED, Wanted, Wanted to sell, 46 d"Z Qn Ladies'J.-.s.phioo Kid Olov- s, 1/6 $ pair, 2 pair for 2/G: 20 piec-s of Mwlitis, i .nlv /fi $ yard by ihe 12 yards ; Silver Tress Buttons, /5 $doz., 3 dozen for 1/; lot of stnal Ha's for children only /_ ea<-h ; Cosmetics only /2, 1/6 dozen; 36 boxes ot f. sorted colours of Ruche Trimmings /■_ and/(> p-r yrfrd ; lot of Ladies' Work bo •• es Tom 5/ each ; Ohild r.n's Pocket Handkerchiefs, 15 for 1/.— H. Watts General Dealer. Pitt-street For One Month !!. English Walnuts, 61b. for 4/6; Tea Trays. 6/and 9/ per set; Yankee Pipes, C pipes, with a stalk 1 yard loner for 6<t is. AJN i ixu b.xVuW&, chat U. Goldit. Is prepared to supply" aU kinds of Timber and other Building materials, Includirg Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iroii- Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles. %c.,&0., at ILe ln*r. ,>t ni_.r__.ei priYard , Cuafccm-ho^a street. WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Ffandsomely Bound, ot a trifling cost. Music and other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Office, Wyndham street. WANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Rails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &c, at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Road. AH orders attended to with despatch ANTED, Wanted, Wanted to Sell (cheap), 12 cases of Dri^d Apples, 5d "__ lb. 31_s for Is ; abo t Bcwt. of Jam, 6d per ft by the : j-T; ,°ardl"cs, Cd per tin, 5s Cd per rlozen ; large tins 9« fid per dozen ; 50 dozen Cutis and Saucers, only Cd each; 100 dozen Plates, 3s Cd per dozen; Jugs and Basins, Gs p^r pair ; Toilet Sets, 14s each; Bell and Black's Plaid Matches, fls Cd per gross ; Tin Matclfes, Is lOd per dozen ; ..0 dozon Shirt Studs, from Cd per sut, 4s por dozen sets ; 40 boxes of RtmmeVs Soap, 2d por cuke, fis per box ; 60 dozen Girls' Straw Hats, lOd each, three for 2s; lot of small Straw Hats. 6d each; thirty boxes of Artificial Flowers, 4d, Cd, 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 Glussts, 3s 9d per dozen ; 25 dozen Mnt Tumblers. 6s Cd per doz^-n, 8d each; 30 dozen common Tumblers, 5d each, 4s por dozen ; Glass Fger Oups, Is M per rioz'^n ; 20 dozen Cut Ale Glasses 10s per dozen ; 70 dozen Pearl Buckles for Flatß. 4d each, 3. 4d per dozen; 40 dozen Fancy Needle-cases ; 100 good Needles, in a case, Is. Is 3d, and Is Cd eaoh ; about 40 dozen of Fletcher's Ink, 3d Cd, Is, and Is 6d per bottle; bottleß Copying Ink, only Is Od per quart bottle ; Scarlet Ink, Cd per bottle ; Epsom Salts, 4lb. for Is ; Wushinc Powders, 6d per dozen, 4 dozen for Is 8d ; Dress Buttons, 4d per dozen ; small Linen Cuffs, Cd per dozen pairs ; Ladies' Paper Collars, Id per dozen, 6d per gross; House Boots, Ss 6d ; Fancy Baskets, Is Cd to 4s 6d; lot of Vases. Is 6d and 2s per p_ir; lot of Houve Boots, large sizes, 3s Cd per pair; lot of Children's Boots (Laceups), 2s Od 3s and 3s 6d per pair; lot o£ Maids' Hoots (1 and 2 siz! only 2s Cd per pair ; Pre served Ginger, only 5s pc jar ;20 dozen Tea-testers for trying tea, 7s per do n ; Basins, 3s Cd and 4s Gd per dozen ; 30 dozen Pu. ding Basins, 3s to 12s per dozen ; 20 dozen Plated Watch Guards, 2s Cd to fis each ; lot of Silk and Wax Flowers, under glass shades, from 20s each ; 4 snperlor Pictures (Spr'ng, Summer. Autumn, Winter), price £4; "Vegetable Dishes, 3s each, 80s per dozen; Soup Tureens, 12s each ; Tin Candlesticks, 9d t aeh, 7s per dozen; Scrubbings, lOd each ; cheap Brooches and Earrings, from 2s Gd per dozen ; C< py Books, 10<1 and Is Cd per dozen ; Stool Rings for Keys, 4d per dozen ; about 6 dozen Youths' Dress Boots, only Gs Cd per pair ; 50 doz- n Glass Sugar B.ieins. Is Gd each 15s per dozen ; T adies' En flies, from Cd; lot of superior Lustres from 12s to 2fis per pair ; Silver Lustre Teapots, from 27s per dozen; Toilet Requisites, 4s Cd to Cs Gd. set of three ; slHte Pencils, lOd per box of 100 ; Good Tea, .£1 is per box; Scented Hair Oi), fid per bottle; 25 dozen Glass Butter Dishes. Is Cd each, 15s per dozen ; Cayenne Pepper fid per bottle, 4s fid per dozen; Kpsoniß. 6fl pr do. en packets. 2s 9d rer box of 7tt s; Day and Martin's Blacking, 8d per dozen, 6s Cd per gross—Apply to H. Watts, General Dealer, Pitt street WANTED KNOWN that J. VOBBTPON is r'epured to execute aP kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Ad lress Newton Hoar" FOR, Immediate Sale, a comfortable Freehold Four-roomed Cottage in Baker-street. Price, £80.— Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Qucen-Btreet. DRT^COTTnb^i^in"Auckland for a fortnight, will receive patients at the Star Hotel, Albott-street, from 10 to 3. _ THE Misses~Craig's Pupils will resume their Studies on Monday, January 24, —Grabam-street, January 14,1876 £51 RPWAhD.—Lost, this morn &<_J A- ing, between Onehnnga and Epsom, a Gold Pin, sot with diamonds—Any person returning it to this office will receive the above reward. L~OST, on Thursday near Shelly- Beach, a Sky Terrier, clipped . nswers to the nsm^ of Chint*or .fenny.—The tinder will bereward*d on returning same to Alma Store, Alma Place. LOST, on Sunday, half of a Cameo Earring, between College Road and Hobson l street — Finder will be rewarded on leaving same at this office. LOST, last Sunday, between Queen street and Hobson-Ktrent, a Gold Rig with amethyt stone, turrout ded with pt-arla. Finder will receive 6s on returning same to this office. NORTH SHORE.—To let, a Fur nished Villa Residence, beautKullv situated ; also a four-roomed Cottage.—Apply to R. and R. Duder, House Agents



TO LET, the Shop occupied by Mr T. Barnett, Pi rk Butche pposito tbe'Thistlo Hotel.—Apply to T. Barnett, rk Butcher, next City Hall FOB. Immediate Pale, cheap two neatly finished four-roomed Cottages In New ton on 42 feet by 75 feet freehold.—Apply D. B. Orchard, 5, Insurance Buildings. otjt hekitisbTfibi- AND M \rine INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL £750,000. The popularity of the Pouth Eritish among In surers is clearly shown by the large and steady increase of its business. The receipts on Premium account have been: First Year .. ' £34,032 Second Year £69,041 Third Year £95,184 . Lowest rates. Prompt and liberal settlement still specially attended. A. BOARDM \W, Manager m O BUILDERS. The Time for receiving Tenders for House in Princes-street is extended to Wednesday next, 2nd February at 4 o'clock. JAMES WRIGLEY, Architect. rpo BUILDERS. Tenders are required for the Erection of a Seven ro m d House. Plans to be seen at D. Goldie's, Custom-houee street. A NNUaL CLEaRING-OUT bALE 03. SURPLUS DRESS MATERIALS, DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. H. ATKINS HA* COMMENCED HIS ANNUAL SALE OF PLAIN AND FANCY DRFSS MATERIALS, BLACK AND COLORED SILKS, CAPES, JACKETS, FISCMUS, ETCf, ETC. The Prices of all the above have been €. really. Reduced. 25 to 40 PER CENT. REDUCTION has been made on some thousands of yards.of Dress Materials. They are being sold without regard to Cost, to effect a clearance. Owing to the inclemency of. the weather during the Spring and Summer Season, there is a large surplus of excellent patterns in DRESB MaTBRIALS 'i "."'./to' select from. - - -■ ■ • r-- i" ' " r t. During this/Cheap Clearing Sale of Summer Dress Materials — Manchester Goods, Sheetings, Quilts, Blankets, Long Curtains, Table \i ! Linen, Calicoes, Clothing, and : .Fancy GSods;will be sold at odT Unusually Low Prices. , . -,s'\'!,'} 3 ".--,-/.. .fltJlr.fi in*?--- :i _» I ■■-■■■ .Eiogecj ctnWiisss/t MM'M_HJ| : r artsc lIU la air. IJ 1 m^lMtHr™"*?*



pRTNOE OF WALES THEATRE. THIS (MONDaY) EVExVING. CHAKLFS WHEATLEIGH CH A RLI _S WH H.. TLEIN H. CHAI-LE. WHEAILkIGH IN A NEW PRODUCTION 7 ! NEW PKODUCTIoN ! . NEW PRODUCTION ! LOTTERY OF LIFE ! LOTTERY OF LIFK ! LOTTERY OF LIFE ! The performance will conclude with the FIRST NIGHT !—M. Achilla Dutard, Mr. Charles Wheatlei»h. .pITY HALL. LAST SIX NIGHTS OV E. D„ DAVIES AND COMPANY. FAREWELL PERFORMANCES, Previous to Departure for China. Last Nights r**^^"*^£Z__*^T_*__M_r** " Last Nights ( MISS DAVIES, Last Nights . ) N A TAT O B. Last Nights of ) __ TT EMPSONS, Last Nights (DU VILLES, Last Nights Prices :—3s, 2s, and Is. Doors open at 7.30, to commence at 8 o'clock. gLONDIN, THE HERO OF NIAGARA, WILL MAKE HIS SECOND Grand High Hope Ascension THIS DAY (MONDAY). POSITIVELY FOR FIVE NIGHTS ONLY, Previous to his departure to California. f0- BLONDIN—TO-DAY, at sp.m. Sharp, &r BLONDIN—TO-DAY, at 5 p.m. Sharp, j*3- BLONDIN-TO-DAY, at 5 p.m. Sharp, &s~ BLONDIN—TO-DAT?, at 5 p.m. Sharp, j®3- BLONDIN—TO-DAY, at 5 p.m Sharp, m~ BLONDIN - TO-DAY, at 5 p m. Sharp, m~ BLONDIN—TO-DAY, at 5 p.m. Sharp. S3- BLONDIN—TO-DAY, at 5 p.m. Sharp, IN HIS GIGANTIC ARENA, REAR OF GOVERNMENT HOUSE, The dimensions of which far surpass ar)y other canvas endoEuro in tho world. The performance will include the same WONDERFUL FEATS As performed by him over the GIGANTIC FALLS OF NIAGARA !! ! IN AMERICA, In the presence of H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES AND SUITE, Including HI. Grace the I uke of Newcastle, Earl of St. Germains, the Maiquls of Chandos, Lord ' yotiß, General Williams, Major Teesdale. Major Geneial Biuce, And many other distinguished Noblemen and .Gentlemen. Doors open at 4 [p.m., performance to commence at 5 p.m. sharp. Entrance from 3ymonds-street, near Choral Hall. Pmobs of Admission : First-class Seats, 45.; Second-class Promenade, 25.; Cbildnn, h_lf-price. B_?~ No Re-admission. _j£s No Smoking AniiOWED. Operatio Selections by tbe Band. All letters and communications to be addressed to J. F. 81-ONDIN, or O. P. NIAUD, Secretary, Star Hotel, Auckland. N.B.—NOTICE.—The whole of the Spars aßd Timber used for Bondln's enclosure for sale by private oontract. —Ai ply to O P. N iaua, Star Hotel. By order of Le Chevalier Blondin. H, P. LYONS. A sent.



*« rpHE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OP JL THE EARTH AND ITS HISTORY, AS WRITTEN BY MOSES." POSTPONEMENT. Through unavoidable circumstances, Dr ELLIS is unable to deliver his Lecture on tbe above subj ct until TUESDaY, February Bth, instead of to-morrow evening. pHOtf fiTIC ASSOCIATION. MODEL TRAINING SCHOOL, Auckland, Classes will be resumed on MONDAY, January 81. Elementary Class, 630p m. YOn Monrtsys and Advanced (Reporting Siyb), 7.30 f Thursdays. For any particulars apply to the Rev. E. Browne. £100 REWARD. Whereas HENRY WYNYARD, an Aboriginal Native, is charged on Warrant with having, on tbe 27th instant, at Epsom, MURDERED one Edwin Pa< keb, this is to notify that a BEWARD' of ONE HUNDRED POUND 3 will be paid by the Govern ment for such information as shall lead to the apprehension aud conviction of the said offender. Description of Henry Wynyard, alias Turua:—A Maori, but no darker than a half-caste ; about thirty years of age; 5 feet 8 inches high; regular features; weaTß slight beard and moustache; dressed, wheu last seen, in a black oloth sac coat, black wideawake 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," "Rata rina,"-r-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. W__JiKWORIH AGRICULTURAL 'SHOW. b i «•***•,_*. • [''■ ■'"■,—■ - -' -■ . j l.; " I Return Tickets per Minnie Casey, on THURSDAY BrdWunt;»U(>»m». i :./ .... „ ,\ ~'. ■■__ ' [ .a.A-#/_R*.'-:. tt J.!i.-i.ao; ioM-j .__ .. lb. KoOhMA'i Brad to MW-dua...



HHENDERS required for (labour-| I only, for a Vil uiu Prmi'e. Rtv< -1 P _ix_, <--_, to be s en at mj h u»e in Que en-s.r.-01, up to Wed nesday next.—J. mitu, Draper. QTHTwb¥kkTl_S and OKEAM, of <0 U.o tliiest quality, d..;ly, at U«sjn Bros.' Darnell Nur.iiy. DB. TOWNSEND'S AROMATIC HOLLANDS TONIC, A SUPERIOR ANTI DYSPItPTIO, DURKTIC, AND INVIGORATING CORDIAL, Specially roe uninended by the Medical Faculfy. The world-wide reputation of Dr. Tonn-eud s Com pound Extract of arsapari'la by the P'oprietors of which and uivier whoso directii-n 'his Totiio is pre pared, will be a, >-uft_ei-iit gn irant- c to tbe public that it is not only pure and freeirom every injurious in gredi nt, but is of the very b- st quality, and win be f nnd to be most beneficial in it* almo-t miraculous effects in all caßes o t+iavel, G-tit Lt.er Comp'aint, Acute or Chronic Dyspeptia, Infl mtuation of the B adder or Kidneys, or any obstruction of the t.ri__ary o_>.aus Flfitulencj', Colic, Ohronic Rheumadßm, and any diseasp arising from exhausted vital energy. For Females it is an invaluable tonic, restoring to health and vigour those of wi-ak and debilitated con stitutions AS a beverage it ia phasing and safe for oithcr young or old. Caution.—None genuine without the words " Dr. Towuseud's. Aromatic Hollands Tonic blown in tbe gIHSs on each bot'le, and also stamped on the metal capsule over the cork, tog. rher with ihe signature on the label of " Bach and Nostrand, Proprietors." On Sale by T. MACKY, Fort-street. 1^ sfs?st""££i_ c; A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD/ Tenders for Graving Dock. Harbour 8./a'd Office, Auckland, 31st January. 1876. Tenders will be received at this office umil TITE_ DAY, the 18th day of April next at noon, for the Construction of a Graving D^ck 300 feet long, 13 fent deptu of water on cid, iv terms of plans, specifica tions, and conditions to be seen at the office of w. Ei ringtoc, Esq. Engineer, Canada Buildings, Queen ttreet, Auckland. Tenders to be addressed to the Chairman, and endorsed " Tender for Graving Dock." The lowest or any tender not necessarily aacepted. WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. iS^'s^f('^s^^-><_^> AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. Tenders for Scoria Embankment. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, Ist February, 1876. Tenders will b . received at this office until TUES DAY the Bth instant, at noon, lor Construction of a Scoria Embankment in Mechanics' Bay, in terms of plans andßpeu-icatiori-. to be teen at the Engineer's Office. Tenders to be endorsed, " Tender for ficorla Embankment." Tho lowest or any tender not necessarils' accepted. WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. nKat. If () 5 -hiViiRHI-JAD. lilfj^li§£ he LALLA ROOKH Will commence Running, leaving Auckland on Wedn<B-iay next at 3 pm, and eacon's Wharf, Riveihead 8 45 am and Kai w y Wharf, 9.6 am Fares—Single tickets, __ ; Reiurn licketß, 4s 6d. Freight, 0s per ton. W. SOMERVILLE. A LATE TRAIN leaves Auckland this evening, at 7.15, for Onehunga and inter mediate stations. By order, A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager, , ST. MATTHEW'S SUNDAY SCHOOL PICKIO TO LAKE TAKAPUNA, ON TUESDAY, Bth FEBRUARY. The p.s. Takapuna will leave Queen-street Wharf at 8._5 and 10.45 a.m , returning at 5 30 and 7 p.m. Tickets. 2s ; Children, Is ; to be obtained of Messrs. Uiton, fctretton, or any of the Teachers. GRTMAULT AND CO., PHARMACEUTICAL CHPMIaTS, 8, Rub Vivienm:, Paris. Messrs GRIMAULT & CO brg to inform the public that thej have made arraDgtme ts in order to Becure a regular supply of their CE>_EBRATED REMEDIES, all prepared according to the formulas of the Official Codex. These medicines are prescribed by dulj qualified medical practitioners in all parts of the civiliM-d world. They »il bear their pharmaceu tical de>nominations, so that physicians know exactly the nature aud property of the prescribed rf medy. The lollowlng list contains si me of these renowned preparations, which, as wel as all 'h- others, are con stantly kept by Grimault and Co.'s agents, who receive them direct from Paris :— Dr. Lera's Phosphate of Iron. This preparation contains the two chief e^ments of bones and blocd; is a rnpid euro <o Anemia, Chlorosis, and impoverished b ood. It has no coßtive properties, and exerts no action upon the teeth. Grimault and Co.'s Syrup of Bypophos phite of Lime, The diseas-s of ihe chest, tiichnrto reputed incur able, wi'l find an a mo-t c-rta-n ;em dv in the syrup 01 TJYPOPHOSPHITE of LIME of GRIMAULT AND CO. AS'IHMA, BRONCHITIS, the different types of cou^h, never resist its salutary influence. Grimault and Go's Matico Capsules and Injectiojs. Renowned physicians prescribe Grimaultrs Matico as the most active, and at the same time the most in ff. 11 sive remedy in the treatment of acute and CHRONIC DISEASES. It has not, like Copaiba, the inconvenience of caut-ing nausea Dusarc's Syrup of Lactophosphate of Lime- TONIC RESTORATIVE and digestive remedy of the firs order, particularly suitable for FEEBLE SUBJECTS CONVACKSCENTS. OLD PEOPLK and RICKETTY CHILDREN, who find in them the CAL CAREOUS ELEMENTS entering into the constitution of the bones. Well adapt, d for married ladies and WET N URSES, whose milk its enriches Grimault and Co 's Indian Cigarettes.- Tnese Cigarettes, made of the extract of Indian Hemp, possess the most remark ble virtm s agaivist AsTHMA NEKVOUSCOVGHS CHRONIC LARYN GITIS. HOARSENESS iOS. of VOICE. FACIAL NEURALGIA and INSOMNIA Agent in New Zealand : G A I C X I■ N, THE PHARMACY, Queen-street, Auckland. SK- ~-_^\ ,_, t£_^'r& i , : t^*^? AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAE SCHOOL. The Preliminary Examination of Hew Pupils will be h'-ld on Tuesday, Ist Februaiy, commencing at 10 o'clock. FAKQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. IN- THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OE W H. BUSKS, DRAPER, OF NAPIER^ Tenders for the Purchase of the Stock, amounting to £5.164 warebouse cost, will be received by the Trustees, at Napier, up to February 2,id inclusive. Copies of inventory and conditions of sale may be seen at the office of McArthur. Shera and Co. Tenders may be made by Telegraph HUGH CAMPBELL ) T „„. foo . W. F. UTTIJ.I-, j-Trustee*, T ODGE ST. ANDREW, No. 418, S.U. \ \\_\____e\^exiey- Meeting "Will be heTft ik theLodge 'r'eom Masonic Hotel, on Monday. tueSi.t Instant, at ' 7190 pm. ehaip a....t_n-iA v.i _t~x- .'. aiOc. «8 BMTttUf,



TUESDAY, PFBBUAT.Y 1, 1576. At 11 O'clock siiAM'. CORN BXCEA-S GE. FOR POSITIVE SALE. MAIZE, OATP, Q--.TMEAL, BRAN, JAMS, AND TART FRUITS. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, on Tuesday, Ist February, at 11 o'olock, 50 sacks Oatmeal 6 sacks Pearl Barley 13 sacks Barley Dust 50 cases Peacock. 28. Jama I ... 40 cases ~ Tart fruits . 2 cases Hawkins' lb Jams — 2 cases „ 20> Jams, all Raspberry 2 cases ~ 21b Jams, assorted 30 cases Jar Jams . 50 case 3 Hawkins* Tart Fruits i 2 casts „ Bu k Jams JL j_ 5 cases Peacock's Jar Jams 9 cases ~ Tart Fruits 200 bags Oats 150 bags Fiji Maize 250 bags Bean. Terms at Bale. TUESDAY FEBRUARY '1, 1876; 1& 11 O'clock Sharp. CORN EXCHANGE. ON. ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN..,.-. ms&Vtdl ALL MORE OR LESS )DAMA,GED. FL OU R J F L.jO UEI' F L OJJ R Ex Yabka from Oahart. . ■- ■- ny<? r ■ •'.' t GEO. W. BINNEY. WILL Sell by public auction at the Com Exchange on Tuesday at 11 o'clock sharp, . .... - 89 - 45 sacks Hay and Bans flour, each 200'bs 65 sacks J. R -Anderson's flj-ur, e^ch 2001 hs 30 bags J. R. A> dercoab flour, each 200lha 30 hags J. R. Anderson'* clour, each fit. let 70 saclis Hasall's Flour, 2001b 60 bajjs Anderson and Mowat's Flour, 1001b 140 , „ „ „ 501b 50 bags Bran, Terms at Sale. B. TONES.] fR. C. CARB. M ONDAY, FEBRUARY 7. SALE O F W RECK. FOR THE BENEFIT OF WHOM IT ' MAY CONCERN, SCHOONER 'MELAINE.' CO '■ MESSRS. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE received instructiens to s sell at their Rooms, Queen-street, by publio auction at noon on Monda , the 7th February, for the benefit of whom it may concern. The Wreck of the Three-masted Schooner 4 MELAINE,' 136 tons register, as she now lies stranded at the en trance to Kaipara Harbour. > Particulars may be obtained from the Aucione' r; 7 Or from MB. WALTER GRAH • ME, ■ Fort-street, Auckland. Auckland, January 31,1876 B. TONKS.] [R. O. OARR TO-MORROW. !Q X CA&ES NE_LSON APPLES. 0«-» At --Elm*, o'olock B. TONKS & CO. B. TONES] ~[B O.OABB THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3. LEASE OF KIKBY'S COAL YARD. COALS, COKE, FELLOES, SPOKES, bHAFTS, FIREWOOD. LIME, HORSES, DRAYS, ETC., B. TONKS AND CO. HAVE been instructed fo Sell on Thursday at 11 o'clock, On the Premises, Qiieen-street, LEASE OF *# RD for 6, 7, or 10 years. STOCK, consisting of Coal Ctke, Firewood Lim», lronbark _ pokes, Red bum Felloes, Shafts and .Naves, Blue' Gum, etc. Horses, Cart. "Weighing M.chines, etc. .fills. ThU i» well known as being <h« best business of its kind in the city; the po>itu n must always com._ii.nd_ a good trade, slid it ia well known the late occupier was amassing a fortune. Terms liberal. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1. CITY MART. STOCK OF CLOTHING,. MERCERY, &o. In the Estate of M. De Jongh in liquidation by order of tbe Trustees. GRANT & MORTON, HANE received instructions from the Trustees to sell by auction on Tuesday, February 1, at 11 o'clock, The Stock in the'above Fatate, crmprigb pa gene ral assortment of Mali's, Boys', and Youths Clothing, Boaiery. Mercery, Ac. all new and fre.h go ds, hav ing ordy recently pun based For absi lute _nd upre serred sale. Alio, Shop Fittings, Fixtures, &_. Terms—Cash. WEDNESDAY,-FEBRUARY 2. PRELIMINARY NOTICE, MAGNIFICENT RESIDENCE SITES, Albert Barr/iok Reserve, fob ' NINETY-NINE YEAR'S LEASE. BY ORDIiR OF THK ADCE_L_ND IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION E-8. ■- GRANT ft MORTON OAVE been favoured ivith instruc * .tionf! to I*sse by pnblic auction, for 99 years on Wednesday, February 2, ot 11 o'chj. k The Above BUILDIaG ALLOTMENTS. Lithographed Plans may be seen at the Mart. Further particulars in future issue I WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2. CITY MART. BY ORDER OF THE IMPROVEMENT COMMISSIONERS. THE TREASURY BUILDINGS, AND,. BUILDINGS USED AS COMMIS- \ SIONER'S OFFICES. POR R ;E?iT?a V A L. GRANT & MORTON.; ' HA YE received instruction's to mllto . by auction., at. thei City Mart, on Wednesdar 2nd February, at 11 o'clook, ; ,x. ;s'*. . i The Weatherboard BtdMinJr ;s«ed as Comml*.