from exhaustion on the steamer Hinemoa, which had taken the men on board. Only a few minutes after this another alarm was raised on deck, and it was seen that a boat belonging to the ship Avalanche had tilled and gone down. The Hinemoa went nt full steam, and lowered a boat which picked up three of the men, and a number of floating casks and spars. Two other men who had been in the same boat, and who were unable to swim, were drowned. The loss of these three men threw a damper on the day's sport.

TELEGRAPHIC.

[kkom on; iws correspondent.]

TAURANGA. this day. DEPARTURE OF DR. POLLEN. Dr Pollen left yesterday evening by the ltowcna, after completing a most satisfac tory interview with the native chiefs in the district- in relation to the opening of native lands. Detective Blake, who died suddenly yesterday morning after breaking a blood vessel, will be buried this afternoon at three o'clock.

NAPIER, this day. MR. J. SHEEHAN AND MR. SUTTON.

The Oddfellows Hall was crowded last night, when Mr Sutton addressed the electors. In the course of his remarks he attacked Mr Sheehan, who was sitting in the body of the hall, alluding to his con duct in the House as a politician, and also a-> a'lawyer in Napier. Just as the meeting was thought to be concluded, Mr Sheehan in ninted the platform, and made a brilliant speech of an hour. He succeeded in fairly turning the tables on Sutton and got the sympathy of the meeting, and could scarcely proceed on account of the deafen ing applause. Mr Sutton did not attempt h reply. A vote of thanks to Mr Sutton for his address concluded the proceedings.

DUNEDIN, this day. Blue Spur Shooting Mystery. The Blue Spur shooting mystery was cleared up in a strange way. Mr Campbell, the father of the children, said they had been shot, and it was thought someone had lired through the window. Travelling in the coach the other day when the conversa tion turned on this case, and the gentleman ho was speaking to happened to remark lie once knew some children who were badly injured by the bursting of a detonating cap, tins reminded Campbell that he had a cap of similar character at home. On arriving at his house he asked Mrs Campbell where the cap was, and she referred him to a drawer in the bedroom. As it could not be found the children were questioned.'when the whole secret of the accident was dis covered. The eldest girl informed her father that she was holding the cap in her hand and pushing a pencil into it when it exploded and blew off the ends of her two lingers. So the mystery was explained, and the cry about a man having lired through the window its a myth.

[PRESS AGENCY.] PORT CHALMERS, this dny. ARRIVAL OF THE PLEIDES. Shaw, Savill & Co's ship Pleides arrived last night; 87 days out from London, with 34 passengers and 1(500 tons cargo, including 30 tons of powder. A passenger named Wright was lost overboard from the top gallant forecastle. WESTPORT, this day. GOLD DISCOVERY NEAR CHARLESTON. In prospecting at the Four-Mile Valley, Charleston, at the foot of Mount Faraday, prospects of heavy gold were obtained by the prospectors. There are hundreds of acres of ground in the locality easily worked, and miners here think well of the discovery. HOKITIKA, this day. ARRIVAL OF THE TARARUA WITH ENGLISH CRICKETERS. The Tararua arrived from Sydney yester day, bringing the- English cricketers, but no fresh Australian news.

ACCIDENT IN PARNELL.

Ax alarming accident which was fortunately unattended by any .serious injury disturbed the usually serene atmosphere of Ptimell this morning. A grocer's cart belonging to Mr Collins was standing at that tradesman's door with four of his little nephews and nieces in it. Suddenly the horse did a bolt, and amid the screams of the children and the shouts of the spectators, made down the street at a gallop. One mau succeeded in getting to the horse's head, but he was unable to keep his hold, although he tried hard. When close to the Windsor Castle Hotel the vehicle grazed the kerb stone and capsized, shooting the children out in a promiscuous manner. To the surprise of every owe, none of the little ones was even badly bruised. The horse and trap were only slightly damaged.

FOOT RAGE AT ELLERSLIE CAR DENS.

TUB foot race between G. Jennings and E. McGinlcv, whiohhaa been talked of in sporting circles for the last month, came off last evening at Ellerslie Gardens. The conditions or the match were that the men should rim 100 yds. on a straight course for £20 aside. The race from the first gave promise of being an unusually interesting one, both parties being cquauy con fident, and a bet being rarely oifered without bsing at once snapped up- It was evident that both the men were upon their mettle, andnoo.ie doubted for a moment that each man would do his best. Punctually to the time appointed, o o'clock, the men appeared on the ground, each attended by a select circle of admirers. Altoge ther about a hundred spectators were present to sen the sport. The betting: was unusually «-Wiy and quite £50 must have been invested within ten minutes of the start. Throughout the train ing period McGinley has been slightly the favor ite, the odds being about 5 to i on him, but in many cases Jennings' admirers were satisfied With'level money. It oozed out at the last mo ment that Jennings had done a capital trial, ana just before the mon went to the post, he was the favourite for choice, one plucky little speculator offering to take 5 to 1 he won by half-a-dozen yards. "The ground was in good condition, thanks to the attention of Mr. J. A. Brown, the manager of the gardens, and a dividing rope supported by stakes was stretched the length of the course to prevent any posibihty of a loui. lne prelimeuarics were soon got through, and theie was a hush of expectation when the starter, Mr. A, King, told the men to get onthemaik, McGinley, stripped to the buff, looked in splendid condition, reflecting much credit on his trainer. Jennings wore his usual anxious expression, and bis jersey, and though it was palpable he had been carefully prepared, he looked deficient,m muscle. One run out, and then the staiter taking advantage of both men bending foi warn at the same instant fired the pistol, and away they went to as fair a start as was c ver-Witoe&sed. Jennings ran a trifle wide at first, and the extta distance traversed in getting on to lus Pr°P? r ground gave McGinley about a foot ad_v antage, which he increased to two at the 100 yuiclb. Jennings never seemed fairly to rouse. himbeit to grand a effort, but apparently 1^ self to his fate from this point, he jell ivnaj still more in the last thirty yards, and eventually McGinley went in a winner by a cqmfoi table 21 yards.. There was immense cheering ] at, tne result. The stakes will bo presented to to* ncr this evening at 8 o'clock at the victona, Hotel.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETINGS.

The annual meeting of the Ponsonby ratepayers was held last evening, at 7 o'clock, in Ponsonby Hall, Mr R. H. Stevenson in the chair. Wue appears to have been some »^M rs™S? i ry about the time of the opening ot the jneeW*BV and many persons who intended, to have Been present arrived at half-past 7 o'clock, amil rouaa that the business which was pus.hod «"°?fi l 'with extraordinary alacrity, had *»cn _ n *f/ minated. Rev, E. N.Brsc read the w>Po^> Jvklch showed the average attoHdaucft to he M*. and paid a high compliment to aa efHcicncy of*Mr Bailey as ». *SP*f& ta JHJS Report was ur-animon^y adopted. ;rhe |Vr.ticmen were electedasa committee [ »f^*S Sf.Hroc and Meaaw Morton, WjwA^SKbJ^ JeKtns, Rev. aw Brec was &pp«tit«4 eiiftKJ»*»» t*s4 Ms fet;9e gec-sc-taff i

LATEST CABLEGRAM.

Intense Incitement in Slurofs©.

Decision of the Powers not yet known.

LONDON. January 20. Tlie decision of the Grand Council of Turkey, when announced, caused intense excitement. Stock Exchange was greatly agitated. Russian war preparations have been ener getically going on. Advantage was taken of the armistice to reorganise the Servian forces, nnd the mobilization of the Russian army is proceeding. There are six Russian army corps on the Pnith, a tributary of the Danube on the borders of Moldavia and South-Western Russia. The intentions of the Powers are not yet known, but it, is believed that all the Envoys will leave Constantinople, without pledging their respective Governments to any future policy. Orders have been given by the British Admiralty to push forward the construction of the powerful ironclads Agamemnon, Ajax, Northampton, and Nelson, on the stocks. Activity is observable at the arsenals. The enthusiasm which followed the Sultan's declaration in Constantinople has been echoed throughout Turkey. Theiloct is still at Bossica Bay.

NEWTON EDUCATIONAL DISTRICT.

The ratepayers of this district mot last evening in the Newton Academy for the purpose of electing a School Committee. Dr Purehas in the chair. The secretary read the report, which, on the motion of Mr Marlbrook, seconded by Mr Cherry was adopted. Dr Purehas said lie had received a communication from the Secre tary of the Board of Education, to the effect that £800 had been voted for new school buildings. The following were elected :—Messrs Joseph Warren, Owen Mahon, Robert Stevenson, James Crawford, and Henry Hiding.". Mr liatclittc sugges ted that a new school should be erected near to Mr Graham's place in the Arch Hill district, but the resolution in favour of this project was -[withdrawn. A vote of thanks to the outgoing committee, and chairman concluded the meeting.

AUCKLAND'S SHEEP FAIR.

(Per Star Carrier Pigeon)

Mr. J. S. BUCKLAND held a huge slice]! fair to-day at his sale-yards, Renmera, About 16,000 animals were penned, classified as follows: —4,000 aged ewes, (i,OOO young ewes, 2.800 ewe lambs, 2,0(J0 wether lambs, f>oo wethers, 400 ram lambs, and 537 rams. At the commencement of the sale there could not have been fewer than 450 persons on the ground. Umbrellas and overcoats were in constant requisition, owing to the rain which fell heavily during the afternoon. Host Perkins provided luncheon in a large shed for about 400. The sale commenced at 1.30. 2.45 "p.m. Row 1. Lincoln ewe hnggetta, Mr Wm. Kerr, 2('s Scott; 44 Lincoln ewe hoggettr, Messrs. A. and J. Anderson, lo's McKay ; 33 four-tt oMi Lincoln owes, Messrs A. and J. Anderson, 13s McDonnald; six-tooth Lincoln owes, A. and J. Anderson, Us Rout; 35 do. do. do. A. and J. Anderson, 13s 6'd Laurie ; 50 young Lincoln ewes, Mr. Jas. Dihvorth, 17s Bollard ; 50 do. do. do. Mr. Jas. Dil worth, ISs <>d Wright; 40 longwool ewe hoggetts, Mr David Thomson, l">s Wright ; 40 do. do. do. Mr David Thomson, 17.s Scott; oOlongwool owes, Mr David Thom son, 17s Nicholls.

ST. PAUL'S ANNUAL MEETING.

The annual parish meeting of St. Paul's was held last evening in the school-room, Rev. O. M. Nelson in the chair. The rev. chairman having introduced the proceedings, the secretary read the report, which slated that the restoration of the church had cost £671 Us sd, and was made up as follows : Donations, £198 ">.s 7d ; borrowed from the new organ fund, £123 17s Sd; general account, £311 Us 2d. The total receipts for the year, including balance from 1575 (£238 10s yd), amounted to £1150 Us: and the total expenditure. £1153 17s 3d. The offertories showed an increase of about .630 on the amount received tho year previous.-Mr S. K. Hughes moved, and Mr iJlrnio seconded, the adoption of the report and statement, of accounts.—lt was also agreed that a secretary be appointed at a salary not exceed ing £25 a year. Mr Judd was appointed minister's churchwarden, and Mr Dyson parish warden. Messrs Thomas, Sawkms, Dyson, George, Burton, Hughes, Birnie, Ashton, and Brinsdcn.wcre elected vestrymen for the ensuing year. Messrs Brett and King were elected auditors for the year.—-A vote of thanks was moved to the members of the choir and 1 fie superintendent of tho Sunday - school. —Mr Hughes "!so moved, " That a sum of £10 be given t-j the Sum lay-school, and £2 to the chorister boys, as soon as the funds in hand would admit of these sums being paid."—lt was also resolved, "Thai the incumbent's stipend be £350 per annum," which was agreed to.—lt was further agreed that the vestry be instructed to devise some more cniciciit means of collecting seat: rents and arrears.—The proposed ' Parish Maga zine' will appear in February.—This evening the school prizes will be given in the school.

THEATRE ROYAL.

This popular place of amusement was filled last evening by a large and respectable audience, who frequently testified their pleasure at the passing o' the scenes of " Cush," Both pit and stalls were fairly occupied. Miss Rena's im personation of the heroine was thoroughly Irish, both in humour and sentiment, and was received in th« pleasantest manner. Mr. Maeder sus tained his part in the most creditable manner, and is in every respect, a supporter of the principal character. The acting of Messrs. Holloway and Searlo, was of an excellent order, and fully up to the mark. The scenery was equally creditable to the artist and praiseworthy. The sojourn of Miss Rcna, being brief, changes are ncoes-ary ; the management therefore, have resolved to give variety and value lo the public, and to-night "Alice," a domestic tragedy in three acts will be presented, with appropriate scenery and effects,

HARBOUR BOARD.—THIS DAY.

The Harbour Board held its usual fort nightly meeting this afternoon. Present : W. C. Daidy Esq.,, (in the Chair) Messrs J. A. Tole, D. H. McKenzie, J. T. Boylau. W. H. Kissling, H. S. Meyers, O. Mays, Jno. Cosgrave, T. T. Maseiield, and D. H. McKenzie.

GANGWAYS ON VESSELS,

A letter was received from the Secretary of Customs, calling the attention of the Board to the recent notice jn the Gazette concerning gangways of ships.

SHED ON WHARF.

Messrs Frost and Co. wrote asking the Board to allow them tv occupy a shed on the A.S.P. Co. 's tee.

On the motion of Mr Meyers the petition was not acceded to.

THE ACCIDENT TO THE GLEXLOKA

4- letter was read from the Chief Harbour Master detailing tljo circumstances of the "•rounding of the Glenlora. D Captain Daldy said the preliminary enquiry was going 011 to-day at the Customs, lie would move for the present that the matter be referred to the Pilot Committee. Mr, 0, Mays made,an eloquent defence of the Chief Harbour Blaster from the charges brought against him in the papers. long ao-o that very officer had sent in elaborate reports to the Board, recommending the removal of the Pilot Station. His report had not been attended to, and lie was sorry 1 Mr. * IsVcs corroborated Hl'- Htf* remarks.i . . , Captain Daldy's motion was eam«<i,

ornamental convenience on the eastern silt punt. DREDGE. The Works Committee recommended that the dredge bo kept working on the west side of the wharf at present, until new punts be built, and, that tenders bo called for working the dredge. Adopted. The tender of Captain Hargreaves was accepted. BEAN ROCK LIGHT. The Endowment Committee recommen ded that the Harbour Board do not take over the maintenance of the Bean Rock lighthouse, unless some funds be provided by the Government. The report was confirmed. FINANCE.

The usual financial statement was read and adopted. This was followed by the balance sheet for tho year, which was discussed.

TOLLS OF THE WHARF

Mr. Meyers gave notice that he should move shortly that the tolls, &C, of the wharf should be put irp to tender.

MR lIOLIXSIiri'.

Mr Cosgravo spoke against the selling of Mr Headship's lease. One member of the Board had undergone a conversion almost a« sudden as that of Saul on the way to Damascus.

The Hoard passed a resolution in accord ance with the Report of the Endowment Committee that the leases be sold.

THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 1877,



The Rev. R. S. Bonn conducted divine service at the Waiwcra Hot Springs, on Sabbath evening last. There was a good congregation. The rev. gentleman delivered one of his usual eloquent pulpit appeal?, thrilling his hearers. At the close there was a collection made in aid of the Thames Hospital, amounting to £2. At the meeting of the Union Sash and Door Company, this afternoon, a dividend at the rate of twenty per cent. Avas declared on the ncA\* and old issue, and Mr Heather Avas elected Director. Sharpley, Avho Avas injured in Grey-street yesterday by the upsetting of a baker's cart, died last evening. The annual meeting of tho lied Queen Gold Mining Company, .vas hold this afternoon in the Company's offices. Mr. G. "Williamson in the chair. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and passed. Mr. Garland, the secretary, then read the report and balance sheet, which showed the Company were in a much better position, being free from debt, with a considerable balance in hand. On the motion of the chairman, seconded by Mr. Burtt. those; documents were adopted. A vote of thanks to the chairman closed the meeting. HObLOAVAY AND Garlick thank the public for their very liberal patronage in the past,1 and beg to intimate they are in a better position than ever to supply the Avants of their customers. Their largo ship ments from England, just unpacked, enables them to offer for sale many goods quite hcav to this market. Amongst them are fancy coloured linen damasks, new brocatell cords, Avide floorcloths,|for rooms, 2s. lid. per yard • for passages, from Is. lid. ; oilcloths for stairs, S.C., from Od. ; felt carpets, from Is. 7Ad. Eight patterns in Linoleum, patent Cork Carpet, unsurpassed for dura bility and comfort. English and colonial made general household furniture, the latter manufactured under the superintendence of R. Cranwcll, on the premises, Avhose long experience is a guarantee for good work manship. Greatest variety of Carpets in the colony. Tapestry, from 2s. lid. per yard. In addition to all kinds of furnishing goods, there is a large assortment of Drapery, .Millinery, men's and boys' Cloth ing, at llolloway and Carlick's City Hall j Arcade.—[ADVT.J



WANTED, :i strong Girl for housework. —Apply to Stak oflicc for address. WANTED, a Carpenter; also, one ac customed to wharf work.—Jolin Lamb, 1, Queen-street. WANTED, ii respectable Girl, about 14 to 10,—Apply to Mrs Offer, Pitt-street, oj)positc. Vincent-si reel. WANTED/ a respectable Lad.—Apply James GaiTctt, bulclicr, Kvucr Pass Ltoad. WANTED, a Housemaid.—Apply at 0. Furrow's Dining Kooins, Que: ii-ts treat. WANTED, [Lend for Circular, Head for Breakdown.— ('. A. Harris, jim. ANTED known, that <'. Woolgur, Groy-strect, is supplying Tomb Railing from £2 upwards.-Wanted, strong Boy. Apply (J. Woolgur, Grey-street, WANTED for a Bank, a gJunior (!!crk: one with some Oflicc experience preferred. --Applications (in own writing), and testimonials, 1o be sent to P.O. Box, No. 1115. WANTED, several General .Servants ; also KQod Cook,—E. Henry's Registry, Short land-street, WANTED, by a young Lady, a Situation as Barmaid in a respectable | Hotel.— K. Henry's Ifegistry, Shortland-strcct. ; WANTED, a Junior Assistant in the Grocery Trade for a Suburban Store. One writing a good hand preferred.—Apply, by letter only, to Glanville and Ellyett. WANTED, a good General Servant, —- Apply at this OHlce, at 11 o'clock to-mor row morning. WANTED, the undermentioned, or their ngents, to call on K. C. CAHR 129, Queen-street: —Wm. Hyne Curtis, George .7. Oooke, —. Tcreday, Thomas .Jackson, \V. 11. \ MAdam, Wm. Jack M'Lean, Thomas Wilson, i all land-owners in Mount Eden District. W~ ANTED, a good General Servant.— Apply Mrs. Jenkins, Temple of Fashion, Newmarket. WANTED, a young Girl for housework. Mrs. Ellisdon, Vincent-rStrcet, three doors from the Chapel, WANTED, a good General Servant.— Park Hotel, Wcllcslcy-strcct, ANTED, a respectable Girl about 1G years of age, to assist in house work,*-. Apply Mrs. Collins, Hepburn-street, ANTED, a strong healthy Wet Nurse for a very young baby.—Apply to Dr. Wright, Parnell. WANTED, a respectable Youth to assist in a Grocer's cihop and ride out; refer ence required.—J..Warren, Newton. WANTED, a good Jobbing and .Shoe ing Smith for the country.—Apply to T. and S. Morrin. ANTED to Let, a 12 room House, £1 per week; one 8 room, and one 5 room. —Apply Cheap Furniture Mart, Victpria-street East, corner of High-street. ANTED KNOWN, Timber iiftoiig lengths • supplied at shortest notice.— Seasoned decking qn fyand, usual sizes.—E. Gibbons, Onehunka- ' ANTED, a Bush Cook.—Appjy to Waller & Garlick, Onehunga. IiNTED, liotelsTnTNewton and Par nell; also in country. For Sale, Hotels in city. £300 and upwards wanted.—-C. William son, 3, Vulcan Lano. ■\7TTANTED, a Housemaid or good T 7 ' General Servant; middle-aged preferred. Apply at the Masonic Hotel, North Shore. : WANTED to SELL (cheap), an eight horse power Engine and Cornish Boiler. —Apply Nicolls and Hall, corner of Queen and Edwardcs-strcet. WANTED, a good General Servant", with references.—Mrs Cruickshank, Grafton Road. TItTANTED, a stout Lad accustomed to YT Gardening; reference required.—Apply office of this paper. "VSTANTED, a Purchaser for a first-class V y Ho) el, in the Waikato; steady business. Owner leaving for benefit of health.—T." V. Fitzpatrick, Commission Agent, Ngaruawahia, Waikato. ' ANTED KNOWN — I have Just Opened 2 cases Printed Mole Trousers, which I shall sell at 7/6. The goods cannot bo equalled by any other house in town for loss than IQ/6.-SAMUEL CUOMBES, City Clothing Mart. 92, Queen-street;. WANTED KNOWN, that W, JAMIESON, Jon., has secured those commodious premises (corner of High and Victoria-streets) formerly in occupation of Mr J. Stewart, where he vfill bo enabled to supnly hia friends and patrons with JAb Besu> Gq4l/a!nis FIBEWOQii at the lowest prices. W. J. appeals to His friends to support him in bis navy under taking, m ill health ha 3 compelled Mm to rst.irq from the pursuit of liia own profession. Goods ltemovc<2 and Carting of every diecription dons An o?nf§gg to fes had. at the y&r^



WANTED, a Harmonium Player for Presbyterian Church, Onohunga.— Apply before 26th instant to Mr. Grant, from whom further information may be obtained. ANTED KNOWN, that the Fitting Shop and Howe's Sewing Machine Agency is REMOVED higher up the street, opposite the Police Court. .Xust 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, juti.), 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. ANTED Known, Gentlemen s Clothes Cleaned, Renewed in Colour, and neatly repaired ; Colours warranted fast, and not wash off. Dyeing in all its brandies done at Edgar's Dyeing and Cleaning Establishment, WelleSley st'reet East., Auckland. Communications by post promptly attended X OST, on Friday, 10th instant, a Gold __J Brooch, yellow and groon stone, from One hunga by rail to Auckland up to Linabury's, Draper.—The finder returning same to C.8., at this oflioe. will receive 10s. reward. LOST, on Monday hist, a Tan Colour English Terrier Pup ; answers to the name of Joe. — Whoever returns the same to \V. Taylor, Wharf Mill, will be rewarded. LOST, an English Lever Watch, Com pensation Balance, Stamford, London, No. 3SSSG. and Silver Chain attached, between Auckland arid J. Paico'n, Mount Itoskill Road. The Under will receive the sum of £1 reward on leaving-it at this office. £*-t | REWARD.—Lost, a small Brown Rssr'-S. Terrier (slut). .Has lately suckled pups. Hair long, and malted onhiiulquurt srs ; answers to the n.'ime of "i'airie." Any oik; leaving1 her at Komerville'a Stables, Queen-street, will receive the above reward. CH U ItCH OF EN GLAND(J KAMMA] I SCHOOL, IMRNELL. (Affiliated to the New Zealand University). QUAIt TE R D AYS: January 25, April 12, July 5, September il. Head Master: Jas. Adams, B.A,,Member of Convocation of the London University. Classical Master : Rev...Toscph Bates. English Master : Mr. J. P. Ciradwell, Lon don University. Drawing Master: Mr. Kenneth Watkins, Botanical Master : T. F. Chcescmau, F.L.S. The next Quarter begins on WEDNESDAY, January 31. For terms and Prospectus, apply to the Head Master. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GUAM* MAH SCHOOL. (Affiliated to tiii-: Untvkusity ok NEvV ZKAIjAND). The Quarter Days for t lie current year art) (!t h February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. FAHQUHAIt MACEAK, Head Master. "|> OAIt D O F EDUCA TIO N. TO ASSISTANT AND PUPIL TEACHETtS.



The Training Class far Assistant and Pupil Teachers will re-assemble on WEDNESDAY, the Hist instant, at (5 p.m., at Mr. Worthington's residence, Hobsmi-strect. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. MISS LITCHFIELD'S Seminary has Re-opened. —"roy-street, January 23. PAIiNELL.— Mra. Reynold's Pupils will lie-assemble To-morrow (Tuesday), 23rd lust. STAMFORD HOUSE, Upper Symonds street. Mrs .1. R. Nicholson's pupils will re-assemble on January 3i!ih. TII X UKT HEAT, PAIiNELL.— Miss Ilobi'.rtshaw's l'upils will re-assemble on Wednesday, 211 li inst. WATE i UA)O (iUA Dlt ANT BOAKD TNf: & DAY SCHOOL.—Mrs. Norman's Pupils will reassemble on Tuesday, January 30. WAT KULOO (.JUADUANT. — Miss Norman. Teacher of tlie Pianoforte.— Tli!1 Holidays will terminate on Tuesday, the, 23rd inst. liTUANKLIN 110 AD AC AM ED V, 1 WILT. OI'KN ON TUESDAY, THE lftril JANUARY, 1877. PIiINCIPAJ T. 11. SMITH. With Efficient Assistants. The Studies will compriso Reading, AVriting, Arithmetic, Grammar, History (Ancient and Modern), Hook-keeping by single and double entry, Siv. Girlstaught Sowing, Knitting, &o. Portions of the Bible will be ready daily, and the School will be opened and closed with sing inK and prayer, Tho Sunday-school Union and Sankey's Hymns will be used. The School-room is commodious and well ventilated, Every aft en lion will be paid to the Moral as well as the Intellectual Training1 of the pupils. Terms: Rudimentary pupils, One Shillingpcr week, to be paid in advance ; the higher banohes extra,. US. WALTER MONRO WILSON and the MISSES SUPPLES SCHOOLS, "Bellevue," Domain Koud, oIF Grafton Road; and East-street, second bouse from Symonds-' street.—Tho First Quarter of 1877 will commence on MO3S DAY,»22nd January. NEHUN G A YOUNG LAD lES School will Re-open on 22nd January. "Vacancies for Boarders. MRS. MORRISON. Tji MI-L V PLACE. MRS. SHAYLE GEORGE will be happy to receive her PUPILS on TUESDAY, the 23rd instant. |ps| rglb LET, a seven-roomed Villa JllHjL JL Residence;, at Mount St, John's, Epsuin.--Apply to John Hancock, United Service Hotel, Queen-street, Auckland. "XTOJEITH SHORE.—To Let, an eight _l_^ roomed House: also, four-roomed Cottages. —R. and R. Duder, Devonport Store. TO LET, that commodious Shop with gas fittings and fixtures complete, Albert Hotel Buildings.— Apply J. Stewart, Albert Hotel, Queen-street. TO LET, in a private family, an unfurnished Room, with use of Sitting room and Kitchen.—For address, apply at this office. _ TO LET, all those desirable Premises, situated at the corner of Queen and Short land-streets, lately in the occupation of Mr. W. Graham.—Apply to J. M. Lennox. Estate Agent, Auckland. TO LET, at reduced rents, to eljgiblo tenants, newly-buils, well finished, four roomed Cottages in Eden Crescent.—Applj to S. Y. Collins, Court-House, High-street. TO"LETr"oi rfo7*SALE7"that good sub stantial Freehold Property, well-known as Morris's Temperance Hqtel, close to the l'lemuera Station. The house contains nine rooms, with two stal stable, aiid store-room and wood-shed i freehold allotment, 100 x 15Q feet, well stocked With fruit trees' arid valuable shrubs. The fur niture, &c,', can he taken at a valuation. Good reasons given for the proprie'or relinquishing the business.—Apply at this office, or to G. Mor rison on the premises. TO LET, in Victoria-street, cheap, a four and three-roomed Cottage,—Apply at Foley's, Grocer. " • v PART of Shop \o lei ; also, Furnished pr Unfurnished Rooms.—Apply J. Coffby, Hqbson-street. SQQP and Dwelling to Let, now in the occupation of the Misses Heldt, Queen street.—l. Philips. ■p 0 RP- ITI V ATE SALE, 1000 CROSS-BRED EWES, on the run of Jos. Harprreaves, Esq. ALFRED RUCKLAND. OR IMMEDIATE SALE, thiee~gQod Allotments, foot of Oxford-street, Newton, 10 xGO febt each. Price, £18 the lot.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, ' No. 8, Queen-street. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at Morning, side. Lot 3, Section 3, corner, of Gi'Oat North Road and'Arsrrle-stfceo't. partly fenced. rSA'MOTL COCHRANE & SON, Land Agents, Fort-street. FOR SALE, the fast sailing Yacht • RiDDio.1 H to:iM, wit/h f nil inventory. SAMt EL COCHRANE & SON. FARM at Pukekohe for Sale ; ISQ acre* first-olass land, situate midway between Pukekohn and tw riailtfay'Sta'tlon; 100 acres in Bcu&a, and nearly all fenced, with House and out-buildings thereon.—Samuel Cochrane and Son, Land and Eetate_ Agents,, FORT SALE, in Vincent-street, a Large Building Allotment, 68 foot by 300 £ea\!~ | tuauel Cecfeitpo Q-txi S9l). l^a^d Agents, JTart-



TO LET, a neat Four-roomed Cottage and Garden on the Remuera Road, within 100 yards of the Newmarket Railway Station. Rent, 10s per week.—Apply to W. J. Marks, Chapel-street. F¥^O LET, ii twelve-roomed House in -JL Beresfqrd-strcet; a six-roomed house in Wynyard-slroet; a four-roomed house to let or for sale in Newton.—ll. Partingtou, Stitchbury's Buildings. "VTORTH SHORE.—Apartments To Let JJI (furnished) on ithe Beach Road.—Apply office of this paper m H E A T it E R O YA L. Manager R. J. DELIAS. Scenic Artiste .. .. 11. N. Tiiokntox. THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING, 23rd January. ENTIRE CHANGE OF BILL ! Third Appearance 01' jj MISS REN A! j{ 0 supported ny 0 {{ MR. FRED. MAEDER! }} O^O^O 1— OO" O——CX O — OO' — 000' — 3- "~* O 0 ' 0 Grand Production of the New Domestic Coined v, entitled. ALI C E ! Alice Miss Rena Jasper Vandyke .. .. Mr. Fred. G. Macder Ael I.—The Accusation. j\ct ll.—Doubts and Fears. Act 1 [I.—Clearing her name. In Rehearsal: A five act Comedy, entitled, ALL IIV TILE WRONG ! Box Plan at Upton Sz Co.'s. \f^^ /^ItAND INTERNATIONAL \vf CRICKET MATCH. A^\ ALL - ENGLAND ELEVEN "-^^ 22 OF AUCKLAND DISTRICT. MONDAY, TUESDAY, AND WEDNESDAY, January 2!), 30, & 31, 1877, AT THE ELLEKSLI E It ACECO UXS E.



Patrons: Sir George Grey, X.C.1.. Tho Honorable Frederick Whitaker. His Honor Judge Gillies. His Honor District Judge Fenton. Vick-Pk.:su'l_.\*t.s : His Worship the Mayor of Auckland. His Worship the Mayor of Thames. GATES OPEN at half-past 10. PLAY to COMMENCE at 12 noon sharp. ADJOURNMENT for Luncheon, 2 p.m. THE STUMPS will be Drawn at G o'clok. Admission TO Ground: TWO SHILLINGS. Body of Grand-stand, Five Shillings. Ton of Grand-stand, ... Gd, Children, Hall-price to all parts Horses. Is. per head. Each Passenger, 2s. Tickets will be issued from Auckland, New market, and Onehunga. to the Cricket Match, at Three Shillings each, which includes Railway Fare, return (irrespective of class) and entrance to the Match. Trains will run every half-hour, from 10 a.m. till 7 p.m., between Auckland, Newmarket, and Ellerslie; and every hour between Onehunga, Ellcrslio and Auckland. Further particulars in future advertisements. J. H. DENNETT, Manager. TT I B ETnTaN T> AN D. The Shareholders of the above Band have much pleasure in informing Ihe public that a SI'.LECT MOONLIGHT KXCURSION on the Waitcmata Harbour, will be given on THURS DAY EVENING next, the 25th instant. Tickets: ONE SHILLING each. Their eflicient Band will start from the foot of Grey-streel at 7 p.m., to the Quoen-st'-cct wharf, where the favourite screw steamer"Durham" will be. in wait ing, and will leave the Wharf at S o'clock sharp. The public by availing them selves of Ihe opportunity thus given, will spend a pleasant _'~ hours trip. Fireworks, Dancing, and Choice Selections of Now Music, by the best authors, received by last m iil, will be rendered by the Hand during the Excursion. \ UCKLAN D '„_ MEUCER RAILWAY. CRICKET MATCH, Jaxuaj.y 29th, 30th, and 31st. Tickets will be issued from Auckland, Ncav market, and Onehunga, to the Cricket Match. at Three Shillings each, which includes Rail way Pare, return (irrespective of class) and entrance to the Match. January 29th, return journey at single rates. Auckland. Newmarket, and Onehunga to Eller slie. One Shilling, single or return (irrespective of class). Trains will rnn every half-hour, from 10 a.m. till 7 p.m., between Auckland, Newmarket, and Ellerslie; and every hour between Onehunga, Ellerslie, and Auckland. PAPAKURA RACES, January 29th. A Special Train leaves Auckland at 11 a.m., returning from Papakuraat a.lO p.m. No Goods on January 20th, and only on 30th and 31st by special arrangement on Saturday previous. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. T> A C E S! "DACES! PAPAKURA HALL. MONDAY, 29th JANUARY, 1877. CONCERT AND BALL BAT Till. INDIANA VARIETY T ROUPE! Assisted by the Hibernian Band. J. P. LONERGAN. Secretary. "O A R NELL II ALL. THURSDAY, JANUARY 25. THE NAVAL BRIGADE VARIETY TROUPE Will give a GRAND ENTERTAINMENT on tho above date, Under the Patronage of the Officers and Members of the Naval Brigade. A Quadrille Party for holders of First and Second Seat Tickets. Doors open at 7-30; to commence at S sharp. iHS-EVENINGT~Jwiuary 22, 7.30. Bane! of Hope Meeting in the Newton Congregational School-room. Selections by E .ceisior Band. Rally round the Standard boj's. Come one ! Come all! —E. Wood, Sec.



JNBAyKIt U P T C Y. In the matter of "The Debtors and Creditors Act, 187(i;" and in the matter of the Deed of Assignment of William TowiTSHEND and Fj^a^cis Towns* HE.NI), Notice ja hereby given that on WEDNESDAY, the «ith day of January, 1877, at 11 o'clock a.m., an application will be made to the Supreme Court at Auckland, sitting in Bankrupted, for a declaration of the complete execution" of a certain Deed of Assignment made and liled tho 22nd day of December, 187G, between' William Townshend and Frances Townshend, of the first part: Augustus Liriabury and John Buchanan, Trustee's of the Estate of the said William Townshend, of the second part, and all the Creel tors of the said Wiliiam Townshend and Francis Townshencfof Iho third part, and which said Deed was assented to in, \\v\ti\\s; on the lGth day of January instant. Dated this 22«/ i day of January, 1877. "IIUSSELL & DEVOTIE, Solicitors lor the Trustees. A LADY, lately arrived in thecolonv. seeks Daily Tuitions. Teaches Enpflis^i i rench German, and Piano.—Address "U v I'ofttolilco, Auckland. QJTOLEN, from tl»o readieuce lately oceu- K7 pled uy Mr. Thoa. Chins, in Waterloo yuadhuit. Garden Shears, Koo, Barrows, &c— If not returned at once, the persons will be proaecuted as they are known. gTAR OF NEWTO£jQDSITIaS?K T}>e a^vft Loay;^ wS Ixmt at tho Co»Kre»a' tioJiftl SclxttdJ-room. I>di;=l-ui',i :-\-«tre<-.t, on Thurs day, 'Mh iustant. far SlonUon of Oflloers, aptl , etHw-impottfrttt bvisiness.. A fnll attendance is



A RCH HILL HIGHWAY DISTRICT. A Meeting of the Ratepayers of Ihe above District will be held on FRIDAY, 2ud February. at 7.30 p.m., in the Christian Meeting House, Cracroft-strcet. Business: To elect two Trustees in place of Mr. Stewart and Mr. Napier, resigned. W. STEWART, Chairman. ~TAKE NOTrei^Tli^^ialion"Lisrfo7Tlie Arch Hill Highway District for the year 1377 is now open for inspection at Mr. Baxter's Htore. All objections thereto must be left at the Assessment Court on or before the loth clay of. February, addressed to the Assessment Court, and a copy of every such objection must be left at Mr. Baxter's Store not less than seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. \\ r. STEWART, Chairman Arch Hill Highway District. BAPAKUEA ANNUAL ItACES. _a_ ——~—— ANNIVERSARY PAY, MONDAY, Jaxuahy 20, 1577. 1. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE, of 30 soys., second horse to receive 10 soys. from (lie slakes. Twice round the course, over eight flights of hurdles. Nomination, 1 soy.; ac ceptance, 2 soys. 2. PAPAKUIIA HANDICAP, of 100 soys.; 20 soys. to the second, and 10 soys. to the third horse, out of the stakes. Distance, '1 miles. Nomination, 2 soys.: acceptance, 3 soys.; and 2 soys. at the post. Closed Ith inst. S.gPONV RACE, of 10 soys.; one mile and a distance; for ponies II hands 2 inches and under; top weight, lOst.; post entrance; _ * SOV •1. "LADIES'" PURS ft, "of 20 soys; entrance, 2 soys. each ; welter weight for age ; gentle men riders; distance, H miles. :. RAILWAY STAKES (HANDICAP) of: 30 BOV8.: second lior.se to receive 5 soys. from the stakes ; entrance, 2 sov.s.; acceptance, 2 son's. ; weights to ho declared immediately after the Papakura Handicap; distance, one ;niio and a distance. {j. HACK RACE, of 10 soys. ; entrance, 1 soy. ; catch weights; distance, once round the course; winner to be sold for 20 soys. imme diately after the race; surplus (if any) to go to the race fund. 7. CONSOLATION HANDICAP, of 15 soys. ; once round the course; entrance, 1 soy.; acceptance, 1 soy. 1. To be run under the Auckland Racing Club Rules. 2. General entries to be made to the Secretar3 f, at his omcc, Shortland-street,, Auckland; or to Mr. C. A. Calvert, at the Papakura Hotel, on TUESDAY, the 23rd January, 1577, at 8 o'clock p.m. Acceptances, wivro not otherwise speci lied, to be made by 1 o'clock p.m. on the course. 3. Five per cent, will be deducted from the gross of all monies paid, in accordance with the programme for expenses. I. Qualification fee. 2 soys. each, except for Pony, Hurdle, and Hack Race, for which 1 soy. will qualify. WM, PERCIVAL, Secretary^ ACS ! BAGS !—Wanted to Self, Potato and Chaff Bags at Id each.— Crowther's Stables. "DONSONBY ROAD, AUCKLAND. S, J. LAMBERT, Professor, and Teacher of the Piano and Harmonium, will resume his duties on Wednesday, 2tth January. Lessons in Singing and Harmony arranged lor according to time. lON A GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that a Call (the 6th) of One Shilling per Share has this day been made by the Directors, payable to the Secretary, at the office of the Company, Kapanga Road, Coromandel, on or before Wednesday, the 7th day of February, 1877. J- H. HARRISON, Secretary. Coromandel. 18th January. 1577. /^KEAT BILLIARD HANDICAP. Five Pounds (Cup or Money), will be given for a Billiard Handicap, open to all coiners, to be held at the Royal Mail Hotel, commencing at half-past seven on the evening of the 2'Jlh inst. Entrance, with fee, 55., to sent in by Thursday next, at 10 p.m. JNO. REN WICK. DRUMMOND'S ART UNION OF OIL PAINTINGS. The Drawing will take place on FRIDAY, 27Ui January, at half-past Ip.m., at Upton and Co.'s. m O BUILDERS. J_ Tenders will be received up to noon on Tues day, the 30th instant, for Additions and Altera tions to Naval Hotel. Plans, Sec, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. mo BUILDERS. Tenpers will be received up to noon on Satur day, 3rd February, for the Erection of Masonic Hall at Onehunga. Also, TO PAINTERS. Separate Tenders will be received for Painting and Decoration of same. Plans, &c., at my office, Albert-street, near Market. EDWARD BARTLEY. m (5 b v i lde rs. Tenders for the Erection of a School at New ton, for the Board of Education, will be received by the undersigned, at his office, Shortland street, until i o'clock p.m. on Thursday, the Ist February. Plans and specifications may be seen on application. JAMES WRIGLEY, Architect. Xjl E N C I N G. Tenders will be received till noon of February 13th, for the Erection of Two Hundred and Fifty-six Chains of Fencing, more or less. Specifications can be seen by applying to Walter Grahame, Fort-street, Auckland; or to the undersigned. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted, ROBERT GEORGE HILL, Wairau Greek, Kaipara. January 19,1&77. TO B U I L D E R S. .. . Tenders will be received up to noon on Satur day, 27th instant, for the Erection of a Concrete villa, Residence at Remuera. Plans, &a, at my office' Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY. Architect. FRIDAY, JANUARY 26. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, JEWELLERY. THE subscribers will sell at the mart, Fort-street, on Friday, 26th instant, at 11 I o clock, Household Furniture, consisting of Bedstead Tables, Chairs, Bedding, &c. Also, 3 Valuable Diamond Rings, Gold Studs, Ear rings. Bracelet. 10 vols. Encyclocedia, Account Books, Officer's Sword, &c. SA^IUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3L BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. VILLA RESIDENCE AND ALLOT MENTS, PONSONBY. M. JO~NES~& CO. HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at the Central Sale Rooms, on \\ ednesaay, 3ist instant, at 12 o'clock. Villa Residence and Seven Allotments, Pon sonby, being Lots SO. o'. &2, i) 3 <>1 c£ and 96, of subdivision of part of allotment No. 22, ot section 8, suburbs of Auck *.£liCl* j FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, T H E HAYM A R KE T. FOR SALE, at the HaynmrW, On Fri day, January 26, at 11 o'clock, Ex Go-ahead, from Poverty Buy ; IQ Upstanding Active Young Horses, all quiet ALFBKDIii;CiKT,A^t),



TO-MUItROW, NOON. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. AE FURNITURE DEPARTMENT, ARTHUR'S MART. TTOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND H EFFECTS Drawing-room Suite, Side Hoard Box Mauiflc, Washing Machine Sausage Machine, Range Stove Hot Pic Tin, Chondiliers, Pictures Glass ami Earthenware, Fancy Goods 4. trunks Assorted Hoots and Shoos 3 Largo Fishing Notts, Oven, Books i Large Stuffed Hall Scats Sewing Machines, Watches: THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, X O 0 N. CLEARING-OUT SALE. MILLINERY, RIBBONS, TRIMMINGS, &c, &c, &c. CHEVAL GLASS, II O U S E H OLD F U RNIT UR E, &0., &c, &c., QUEEN-STHEET. R. A R T II U R HAS been favoured "with instructions from the Misses Hold!, to sell by auction, at their premises, Queon-strcet, on Thursday next, the 2oth instant, at 12 o'clock noon, The Balance of their New, Well-solcfted, and Fashionable Stock ol: Millinery, Ribbons, Trim mings, tk.c. Shop Fittings, Gas Fittings Largo Handsome Cheval Glass A Glass Show Stand Household Furniture, Oilcloth, &c. THURSDAY, JANUARY 25. T II E R E M U E 11 A YARDS. FOR SALE, at the Remuera Yards, on Thursday, 25th instant, Two Shorthorn Bull Calves, aj?ed respectively 9 and 7 months; got D y "Duke of Co quet," imported by Mr. Jas. May, from tlic herd of Sir William Armstrong. I Pedigree of Duke at sale. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, JANUARY 20. T PI E II A V M A R X E T. jjjriOß SALE, at the Haymarket, on -a- Friday, 2(sth instant, A Combined Reaping and Mowing Machine, with 1 blades. Also, A 2 horse-power. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, on Friday, February 2, at 11 o'clock, Lots 65 and GG of Suburban Section No. 2, in the Parish of Pukekohe, containing 20 acres of first-class soil, of which 13 acres is in good grass. i ALFRED BUCKLAMD. TO-MORROW. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24. REMUERA YARDS. THE SHEEP FAIR. For sale, on the above dates, 16 337 s H E E p> as follows! ---4000 aged Ewes 6000 young Ewes 2SOO Ewe Lambs 2000 Wether Lamb 3 GOO Wethers 400 Ram Lambs 537 Rams. For List of Entries see " Weekly News." ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY NEXT, At 11 o'clock. MARKET .HOUSE, EARTHENWARE, CHINA, POTS, &c. TO BE SOLD BY^UCTION at the Stalls of Mr Tully, Market House, at H o'clock, on Thursday next, - The Whole of his well-selected and useful Stock of Earthenware, Hollowware. China Pots, Tins New and Second-hand Furniture, &c. Stalls To Let. R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. THURSDAY, JANUARY 26. CITY MART. IN THE ESTATE OF TOWjWHEND BROTHERS. TWO HOUSIES AND LAND PONSONBY. 340 ACRES LAND RIVERHEAD. KETCH SAMPSON. BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES. GRANT & MORTON Have received instructions from the Irustces in the above estate to sell by 12 U&knoo^- imirt> °n ThUV3day next > * Lot J.—Allotment 13, Section No. 2, of Subv dmsion Nos. 7, 8, 0,10, and 11, of Sect on r^ l nV^ n°fW^ 1 aro Campbc'lhiile, in the H- fsi £ f Ede?' to«e"ier with newly Valenf use thereon. occupied by Mr. Feat sawn Timber in the Creek, and feJs. Ck3> and T°ols ' nsed *&»** Lot 3.-The Ketch Sampson, now lyin<* in Freeman s Bay. * a n Terms dash. wednesdayTjaiTua KY~a£ —' C I T V Jfc A. R T. GENERAL DRAPIKY, MAJSTOHESTfiR GRANT & MORTON TTAVE recekod JM^i'iVotiojia to soil W