The time of arrival of thu leading boats - :—Mystery, 3h. 2Smin. llsec. ; Flying tii^ 3h. 29min. 57sec. The Flying Fish is ntitled to an allowance of lniin. 45scc, for inferior tonnage. The Mystery therefore wins by lsec. MAN-OF-WAR RACF, The proposed match between crews of H.M. Pearl and the Hertha, will not take place, the crew of the Hertha declining to accept the Pearl's challenge, unless two men extra arc allowed to comieisate for the difference in boats.

The Cricket Match.

All-England Eleven v- Twenty Two of Auckland-

YESTERDAY—(ConcIuded)

The history of the latter part of the Auck land Jirst innings, can be soon told. Yntes fell a victim to Pooley's cat-like agility when lie had made 31. He played a capital innings without a chance, and was loudly applauded. Abrahams followed in, but his stay was short. He incautiously ran up too far, and was had like a lamb by a well directed throw -in of Shaw. Dufaur and Cotton now got together, and main tained a defensive attitude for several overs. At 4 o'clock a snick by Cotton for 2 brought 60 on the board, and directly after Dufaur cut Hill for 2 past cover-point. Cotton was soon after had in the slips for 3. Steadman was given out I.b.w. almost the first ball he received, and a similar fate befel Mumford, while Buckland, who fol lowed came to grief over a lofty hit to long on, which was lovingly held by Ulyett. 11 wickets for 70. Bennett made 3 and was then foolishly run out. Carter followed in Dufaur, after being at the wickets nearly two hours and playing very patiently for 10, at last let out. ait one of Shaw'sticcrs, but it was a fatal error. He hit the ball away to the same place as Buckland's death stroke, and he met with the same fate at the same hand. 13 for 80. Robin son and Carter Avere now together, and it was hoped would stick, but the former started on an injudicious run, and got Carter run out. Whitaker, Lankhain, Swanson, Garland, Whitford, and Craw ford contributed 5 between them, and the team was used up for 109. Robinson carried out his bat for 19, after playing better than we have ever seen him. He sent all his hits right along the "carpet," and did give a chance. ( Yates, Lynch, Robinson, and Dufaur, played good cricket and one of the All England men was heard to say he had not seen better batting in any of the Australian teams. TWENTY-TWO OF AUCKLAND. FIRST IXNINGS. Simcox, c Pooley, b Shaw.. .. .. .. 0 Kent, b Lilly white 0 Glceson, 21, b Shaw 3 Lynch, 12332132, run out 17 Yates, 11121111432331111111, st Pooley, b Shaw 31 Itces, 1, c Sclby, b Shaw .. .. .. .. 1 Dufaur. 2131111. c Ulyett, b Shaw .. ~ 10 Abraham, run out 0 Cotton, 21, c Pooley, b Shaw 3 Steadman, Jbw. b Hill 0 Mumford, Ibw, b Shaw 0 Buckland, c Ulyett, b Shaw 0 Bennett. 3, run out 3 Carter, 12, run out 3 Robinson, 12211293131. not out If) Whitaker, b Hill 0 Lnnkham, 11, c Kiuniett, b Shaw .. .. 2 Swanson, Ibw, b Shaw .. .. .. .. 0 Garland, st Pooley. b Shaw .. .. .. 0 Whitford, 21, b Hill 3 Crawford, Ibw, b Shaw .. .. .. .. 0 Macky, b Shaw 0 Byes, 131112111 12 Leg byes, 11 2 Total 109

THIS DAY.

To-day was if anything better for cricket than yesterday. The ground, however, being rather fast. Shortly after noon visitors began to arrive in large numbers, His Worship the Mayor (W. J. Hurst, Esq.) being amongst the earliest on the ground. This gentleman lias, up to the present time, shown a large amount of interest in the pro gress of the game, and has actively encour aged the members of the local team. Einmett, the left-hand bowler, took the trnndling from Hill, and the twenty-two certainly did not like the appearance believ ing it to be much more difficult to play than Hill. Emmett had good speed with a hasty break from the off, and he was "dead on." Southerton has an easy delivery with great break, but not speed. At 12.."54 p.m. the game was resumed. Owing to the absence or Lillywhite Robin son took the field in his place as short-leg. Gleeson and Dufaur taking up the batting for the twenty-two. The first of Souther ton's first over. Gleeson poked away for one, Emmett, left hand, taking up the bowl ing at the north end. Runs came slow, only three runs obtained for alike number of overs. The second ball of Southerton's fourth over a trimmer disturbed Dufaur's bails, one wicket for three. Abrahams followed, but after defending his wicket for two or three overs, had to succumb by Emmett reaching his middle stump. Two wickets for 4 runs. Carter next appeared from the tent- Glecsou had two lives given him, the iirst by Pooley at the wickets, and the next a catch by Emmett at point. Gleeson, after playing a quiet game for over three-quarters of an hour, made oby judicious playing. Three Avickets for 7 runs. Carter," alter being joined by Lynch, sent Southerton to loug on. for 3. Lyuch had very bad luck, being caught jbv Selby off Emmett, after making 2. Four wickets for 13. A minute or two sifter, Carter in attempting a run slipped, and before he could return was stumped by Pooley. Five wickets for 13. Recs, the sebenth man, took the wicket, and it was hoped that lie would retrieve the drooping laurels to a very large extent. He soon put three together, and then with Yates became •eontenl with waiting. Eventually Emmett sent Yates a trimmer, and he was forced to retire without adding anything to the score. (> wickets for 17. Mum iord received the last of Emmett's over, Roes in letting out at Southerton again skied the ball up towards Ulyett, who, us on yesterday, accepted the offer. 7 wick ets for 19. The captain of tke Twenty.two filled the gap. The bowling of Southerton and Emett was', without c'oubt, too good for the local team, fflv the first ball from Emett leveled Kobi^so.^'.'S stumps. Auck land disposed of 8 wicket* for 19. The lunch bell now rang. THE SCORES.. ■Dafauf, b Southerton ... 0 Gleeson, 11111, b Emmett ... ••• 5 Abrams, b Emmet* ... ■•• 0 Carter, 131, ran out 5 Lynch, 11, c Selby, h Emmett .... ..... - Yates, b Emmett 0 Bees, 1211, c Ulyett, b Sontherton ..... 7 '%mford, 111, stumped ... ... ... 3 •C^rt, 111, lbw, b Southerton • § Sltncox, 1, not out... ... ... n> 1 Cotton,'l, b Emmett »> 1

PER STAR CARRIER PIGEON.

FEU CARRIER 15 WICKETS FOR 40. 5 pan* feotmett, 53,1> Ulyett ... ... •» jl Bimcox, 114, not out .... •>> ni !' ■jateadmau, b Ulyett ..,., ••> ••» V Byiftj U2l im m \\\ »M *

THE LUNCHEON. At two o'clock the cricketers assembled in the marques erected for the lunch, His Worship the Mayor in the chair, and K. C. Barstow, Esq., R.M., in the vice-chair. The luncheon was excellent in eveiy respect, and very creditable to Mr. Keane, the providore. The usual loyal and patriotic toasts hav ing been duly proposed, and responded to, The Chairman, in proposing the toast or " The All England," spoke eloquently of the greatness of cricket, and hoped the Auckland cricketers would derive a lesson from the results of the present match. He eulogised the!; admirable! wicket keeping of Mr. Pooley. He did not wish to be invidious, but simply named him because— Mr. Rees : Because he is very unpleasant as a batsman. The toast was drunk with enthusiasm, wiHi three times three, the band playing " They are jolly good fellows." There were calls for Lillywhite, who came forward and returned thanks. He said the Eleven were well satisfied with their reception. If the Auckland team continued to practice they would have a better chance against the next team. He Avas sorry to hear that the public did not support them as well as they ought. (Cheers.) He could only say that the Eleven would give such an account at home of their reception as would render other teams glad to come out. Mr Lillywhite concluded by proposing "The health of the Auckland team," coupled with the name of their Captain, Mr Robinson. Mr. Robinson responded in appropirate terms. He did not think Auckland could play an English Eleven until they received instructing from some professional cricketer who knew more than themselves. He hoped that before long they would have such assistance. Mr. Charlwood : Hire me. I'll stay for a £1000 a year. M.i. Rees also returned thanks in an excellent speech. There were loud cries for Pooley, who expressed the satisfaction experienced by the Eleven with their treatment since their arrival in Auckland. Mr. Bennett, in response to loud calls, said the Eleven were well satisfied .with their reception, but he had hoped to see more of the public present. He hoped they would be as well received in other parts of the colony. Play was then resumed. Kent, next man, got one off Emmett. Ulyett took the wicket-keeping in place or Pooley. Mumford is playing in better form than before lunch. Emmett admits that he is bowling better to-day than lie did at any time in Australia. Mumford stepped out to a ball from Southcrton and missed, and was immediately stumped by Ulyett. 9 wickets for 23. Simcox, the Wangarei man, Avent in.

TELEGRAPHIC.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

COROMANDEL, this day.

BEACH SPECIMENS

Union Beach.— Agood parcel of specimens were obtained to day ; 3361bs in hand were reported by the manager this morning. :- Harbour View.—The manager reports everything is going on satisfactorily with a prospect of getting gold in a few days. The Tokatea is reported as getting good stone, and have splendid shows on the plates of the buttery. The Royal Oak is getting good stone. The crushing is going on. Mr Caldwcl'ls funeral took place to-day, and was largely attended by residents. DUNEDIN, this day. DEATH FROM A HORSE ACCIDENT. Mr. Hugh Craig, who "was thrown from his horse ten days ago, died yesterday. The Lawrence people are offering con tractors £«")0, and providing labour and material,] to finish the line ready for opening on March 8. 'MISCHIEVOUS CANARD. At Oaiuaru, a wag spread a report of the Queen's death, which greatly excited the people there. The Will Class—Verdict for Defendant,, The case of Robertson v. Ross was con cluded at nearly 11 o'clock hist night, the jury giving a three-fourth verdict. All the material issues were answered in the defendant's favour. They say plaintiff was acquainted with ordinary business, but un acquainted with law; that there is no evidence to show that Ross represented the deed as a will; that he did not conceal the contents of the document; that there is no evidence to show Robertson was without knowledge of its contents ; that Ross did not register it without Robertson's know ledge ; that Robertson did not request Ross to cancel the deed until some time after lie became acquainted with its contents ; that Robertson had promised to convey the lands claimed to Ross on the Litter's marriage with his daughter, and instructed a solicitor accordingly ; that Robertson fully under stood its effect ; that Robertson was not induced by fraudulent representations to sign various deeds ; that he was not in toxicated when signing; that the deeds were not materially different from his in structions ; and that plaintiff's signature was not fraudulently obtained. Mr. Stewart obtained leave to move for a new trial on the ground of misdirection. The costs of the case are very heavy, said to be over £1000. WELLINGTON, this day. % THEATRICAL INTELLIGENCE. Mr and Mrs Bates, of the Theatre Royal, left for Sydney by the Easby. Only a few hours before starting, Mrs Bates heard of the nrnrde.i of her sister, Miss Wren, by Madame Cora, at the Cape, and had previously been in mourning for her sister on the report of her being drowned. Sam Howard has gone to Dunedin to arrange for the appearance of Mrs Scott Siddons. ARREST OF A POSTMASTER FOR STEALING. Frank Mcssiter, formerly posterastcr and telegraphist at Rakaia, Canterbury, has been arrested on mi information from Christchurch, for stealing letters. The offence is said to have been committed two years ago. Messiter came here with boating men from the South. Some schism has arisen among cricketers as to who shall play the English Eleven, through jealousy of the different clubs.

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WANGANUI, thisfi day. OFFICIAL CHANGES. The following changes will take place ill tli<i JJ... M. Court here. Dr. Giles takes the appointment of under secretary of land and mines, and removes to Wellington. Mr. Hardcastle, clerk of the Court, Hokitika, is to be appointed R. M. Mr, Sotiife is to be transferred to Hokitika. Mr. G. W. Woqh is to be appointed clerk of Court here. NELSON, this day. ALTERATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF HYMNAL. The Rev. E. Williams moved that after the tenth day of session no fresh notice of motion be received.. Archdeacon Maunseii seconded the motion, which was supported by Mr Lusk, and opposed by the Bishop of Dunedin. Ultimately the motion was negatived. Archdeacon Maunseii then moved (i That a committee bo appointed to enlarge and improve New Zealand Hymnal, the com jiu,*tee to consist of the Bishops of Auckland ! and Nelson, Archdeacons Williams and Stock, Hey*, X, Jjudiey, Hi-own, and the

WELLINGTON, this day. THE ACCEPTANCES. The following are the Wellington accept ances :—EL Redwood's Guy Fawkcs, 4yrs, 9st 61bs ; Delcmain's Templcton, 6"yrs, 9st 21bs ; Walker's Tambourini, aged, Bst 91bs ; Rives' Morning Star, 7st Olbs ; R. Ray's Danebury, 3yrs, 7st olbs ; Walker's Glenvy, syrs, 6st lOlbs; Ray's Fallacy, 3yrs, 6st 91bs ; Freeth's Treason, 4yrs, fiat 71bs ; Gil ligan's Princess Mary, syrs, Cst. DUNEDIN, this day. In dismissing the jury, in the case of Robertson v. Ross, His Honor said he was sure both parties and the public would be exceedingly obliged to them for the great pains and trouble they had taken in this case. THE ATTACK ON THE ARTILLERY BAND. A cowardly attack was made on Monday night on the Artillery Band near the corner of King and Union-streets. As the band was playing and lending the battalion they were assailed by a volley of stones, Sergeant R. Hogg, of the band, was seriously hurt, his nose having been broken, and several members of the band were struck on the back of their heads. Some were saved by their instruments which were more. or less damaged. No one could tell from whence the missiles came. NELSON, this day. The cup prize at the yacht race was pre sented to Richardson, owner of the Gannett, together with 30 soys. Mr Richardson presented the treasurer with 20 soys. as a contribution to the Regatta Fund.

WAITEMATA COUNTY COUNCIL. This Day.

A mf.ktixo of the Council for the Waftcmata County, was held this afternoon in the Hi.gh strcct offices. Present: Messrs. Mays (chair man), Lamb, McKay, Sinclair, Lloyd, Otway, GribVms, and A. JJilworth. The minutes of the previous meeting being confirmed, the Chairman remarked upon the position of clerk, which was not finally settled. He would suggest that the matter be adjourned. The Chairman then explained the various provisions of the Act, and said that the Finances with which they would have to deal would amount to about £350, or Ai'Miti ; and about £180 from the Licensing Foes, but from this sum there would be a reduction made in favour of the Lunatic Asylum, Gaol, and Hospital. A good deal of discussion followed on the merits and demerits ol; the. Act, when Mr. Lamb proposed. "That the whole of tne Counties Act |be brought into operation in the county oil Waitemata." Mr Sinclair seconded. Mr Dilwortb regarded the Act as a serious matter, and believed that it should be further considered, lie moved as an amendment "That the consideration of the question of brinKiny the Act into operation, be postponed until the 22nd of February." Mr Gibbons seconded. Messrs Otway, Lloyd, anrl Sinclair, having made some remarks, the chairman put the amendment, which was lost, and the original motion was carried. The Chair nan s.iid tho next [business was til considering the finance. Mr Lamb thought it bettor to wait until they got the money. The question of appointing a secretary, was postponed. Mr Otvyay (Titomngi), said that the settlers in his district desired some alteration in the boundaries, [which was adjourned for con sideration. Mr Lamb proposed, and Mr 1 Jilwort h seconded " That in the opinion of this council, t ho original survey line for the Ivaipara Railway via YVaitakui Banges should be adopted by the Government." Carried Several propositions for altciaims of boun daries were post.jijivjd for future consideration.

A LOCAL ARTIST.

Mn Tvkxn'ktii W.vncixs lias produced a very line picture of Hie " i 'ink 'I'erraeo " and surround - ing landscape in Ihe hot hikes district, lo which we wish to direct the attention of lovers of art. The work is exhibited in Mr Wayie's shop, hi1 having purchased it from the artist. With respect to tin: picture itself, the terraces form the main feu.tu.re in the foreground, ncoupyiuj.' more than one-half of the entire luiigMi of l.lie picture, and here the urt'st. has ahown lii.s clo^e study of mil hit and her phenomena, for Hie time of day beiiiK al'tersunset no defined Bhatto<v can exist., the graduations and forms are made ou( by subduing the li.nhl. not in detached pieces, but. generally over i.tie. whole portion under consideration, the colour iiiinurcptibjy cooling down until tiic junction of the terraces with tho lake below is effected. Nor are the immediate surroundings less earufiilly treated. The struggles of the vegetation to establish itself under tho baleful iufiucuuc of ttie hot vapours, is most carefully noted. There they are, 1 he scrambling, scrubby plants, each striving to maintain its existence, with here and there a dead one, proclaiming how it; had successfully sustained tho conflict for a time, until tho hot siu phurou3 blast, brought death on its wings. Extending the view across the picture, the. eye. encounters some hummocks, Ihese are. drawn with the .same care and attention to truth, so likewise is the plain, or rather marsh it. may be called, beyond. The distant hills next claim attention, and this part of the picture always requires particular care, and the most lender and refined treatment. In this passage our artist is quite as much at home as in any of the foregoing, or indeed any other passage in the work, and the air tozos on the distant group of hills are faithfully rendered, the angular shaped eminences on the crest of a larye hill in the centre, show j^reat attention to drawing even in this distant, and perhaps less important part. We must not, while noticing tho hills, nass another feature, namely the white terraces, with the tintje of its blue waters reflected on the thick vapours arising from its surface. An i nferim* artist would pass this unnoticed, and therefore unrecorded. The sky, the last but not tho least portion of the picture, remains to be noticed. Any one who has studied the appear ance of the heavens will at onca recognise the greenish tone which occasionally prevails afi er the sun is set. This phase of arid phenomena has been truly stated, and the idea still further carried out, sustained by the dull, reddish, and obscure clouds, seeming to turn into cold grey before our very ej-es. There are two passages in the picture which perhaps might be improved. One is the blue of the sky, which appears to be just a little too high in pitch, the other is the water, this we should like to see indicate some motion on its surface, but as we have already seen so much love of nature and fidelity in ren dering her displayed by Mr. Watkins, the probability is that he is right in this also. Indeed it may be said that this is a genuine Now Zea land view, and we feel proud of it.

THE THEATRE.

The diversified and interesting drama of "Across tlie Atlantic" was repeated last evening in the Theatre Royal. There was a very fair attendance, and great approbation was elicited on the representation of the more laughable parts. The songs, dances, and other character istics were favourably received. We notice that a domestic play, by Hazlcwood, entitled the " Ticket of Leave Woman," will be performed this evening. This drama is a companion picture to Tom Taylor's celebrated " Ticket of Leavq Man," and if it possesses equal merit, it must win! equal favour. Miss Hena will appear as Mildred and Robert, and Mr Maeder as tlie Captain. These popular players will take their benefit on Friday evening, when Boucicauit's " Rose of Slitjo," an Irish drama, will be produced. We may mentiou, further, that Mr DeLias, who is always on the alert for new talent, has secured the services of Mr Joseph K. Emmett, the well known delineator of German society, and who will shortly make his bow to an Auckland auditory.

NEW ZEALAND HYMNAL.

At the general church of England Synod being held in Nelson, Archdeacon Maunsell. of Auok" land, moved last evening, and Dr Cowiei Bishop of Auckland seconded :—" That a committee he appointed to enlarge and improve the New Zea" land Hymnal.l' Tjio Auckland people could not act without the Synod, as the Hymnal was the Synod's book, ana the Synod possessed the copy right. He hoped therefore that the request would he acceded to. Mr Carleton opposed all authorised hymnals. The Dean of Chnstehurch advocated that the Synod's authority he with drawn irom hymnals, and that all should stand upon their own' merit:;. Mr llous Martin, ot Wellington, opposed the motion. The Now Zen land Jtiymnai wad greatly disliked in the Wel lington diocese. Archdeacon Harper though; the publishers might enlarge the hymnal them selves, or leave the diocese free to choose their hymns for themselves. Key. Mr Lingard held that it would be ultra «£j: eS of the SyixQU to authorise any book of hymns, f j.'jio h'is&op ai Duaedin did not believe that the New Zealand. Hymnal was ever adopted i>y the Synod, ltev. Mr Dudley of St. Sepulchre's, Auckland, in his address said that Auckland people had always believed that the Now Zealand Hymnal was the only authorised book in the New Zed!and Church, Therefore they give a, fail1 trial geueis ally. The Synod was committed to the book by express resolution. The supply or books with music is now exhausted, and if it is Intended still to use it, it, must be enlarged to moot tac present requirements. This tho .Auckland peo ple could nor, do for themselveaS The expenar, >YQUId bq tQQ iiu- it wqiilQ m^ $$ t: | 1l?

publishers to do it for only one diocese. The New Zealand Hymnal had been a bond of union among the different congregations, which were alwa s unanimous for this question. Mr Hurst und Archdeacon Williams supported the motion. Mr. Brown moved an amendment that the Bishop of Auckland and Mr. Carleton ascertain whether the Synod is in possession of the copy right of the "New Zealand Hymnal," and to re) ort to the r Synod. Mr. Lusk seconded the amendment pro forma. He produced a deed signed by the late Bishop of Waiapu on behalf of himself, the Primate, and Archdeacon Stock. Mr. Oliver thought it desirable to have one Hymnal for the whole colony. After some further discussion in which Rev. Mr. Jackson, the Bishop of Nelson, Archdeacon Stock, Mr. Quick, and Mr. Seymour took part, the amend ment was then put with the following result: - Ayes: Bishops, 1; clergy, i; laity, 9. Noes: Bishop, 1 ; clergy, 8; laity, (!. The amendment was therefore lost. The original motion was then put and lost:—Ayes: Bishops, 3; clergy, 5 ; laity, 6. Noes: Bishops, 2; clergy, 7; laity, 9.

THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1877.



BOWLING A N A LY SIS. All England Eleven. Runs. Wickets. Maidens. Balls. Shaw.. .. 39 19 30 220 Lilly white ..22 1 8 GO mil .... 33 3 20 152

Auckland Twenty-two. runs. wkts. mdns. balls, wds. Buckland ..92 1 16 216 0 Robinson ..17 2 8 121 2 Lankham .. 1(5 0 1 32 0 Steadman ..3 0 1 16 0 Recs .... 11 0 2 21 0 Bennett ..15 5 2 61 0 Lynch ..1 1 0 5 1



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WANTED, every Saturday night Buyers for the I'rime'st Legs of Mutton at 3d.; Loins, 3d.; Fore-quarter Mutton, 2d.: Corned Beef, 3d.; Chops, id.; Superior Steam-made Sausages, id.; Prime lloast Beef, Id. to Gd.— Huj-m"e, Butcher, Quean-street. LOST, on Sunday evening, near the English Church, Onehungn, a Black Shawl.—Whoever will bring the same to Mr. Wynyard. Epsom, will he rewarded. WANTED, by a good Confectioner and' Supper Cook, employment by day or on ajob : no objection to hotel or club; advertiser is a young active Woman. 'I'wo large lltfosusto let, "with llreplace.—Address: Mrs. Murphy, Cross-street, Terrace, Newton. WANTED, a situation, by a married man. as Light Porter; can look after horses; handy in a store or at gardening.—Apply by letter to Storcnian, at this office. WANTED, by a Yoiiiife'Man, Sftuatum in a Storci town or coiuitvy ; good refer ences.—Address lt.C., at this oflice. WANTED, an Assistant Watcliuiakcr who thoroughly understands repairing f Watches.—Kofor by letter to 11. W. Jensen, Napier. W~ ANTED, the public to know that John Lkvv, nn experienced Tailor, ac r.uatomeil to clean and repair equal to now, on the shortest notice and at. the lowest terms, has lately arrived from London, and his address is (id, Victoria-street (three doors from Chapcl-st.) ANTED, a' Bullock Driver, good wages; General Servant, wages 155.: Young Girls for the country. Hannai'ord's 1 legist ry, Uueen-stitiet. WANTED, Cook for gentleman's family in Napier, also (ieneral Servants for town and country. — X, Henry's Jtcgistry, Short laiul-stret'.l. , WANTED, a man to attend to a Bujjgy, :ind make himself generally useful about a gentleman's place. Must be a good milker. Liberal w.-n-es to one thoroughly offlcicnt.-r- Apply to ■' X.Y.," ' Herald' oitici'. ANTED KNOVVN, that Saninei Coombcs is making Trousers of the Mosgiel Tweed for 21s. Warranted thoroughly well shrunk.—City Clothing Mart, .12, Queen- Street. WANTED, a stout Youth or Young ]\i:in for the Groiicry Business, to deliver ordoi'H, and one accuslonieil to horse, and spring carl. For address, apply at this oilicc. WANTED, a respectable person as Nurse iv a small family; must. He thoroughly experienced in the earn of young children, and have no objection to proc.vd shortly to Sydney.—For address, apply at this ollico. TITANTEn, a. iirst-class Engine Smith. v v —Apply Hawkcswood, Hobson-strcet, "\7iTAN :f'ED KNO VVN, that "we arc v T selling Iron Bedsteads (double) from 3Ss ; Cane-seat Chairs, from JOs the half-dozen ; and that, we have one of the Largest Stocks of Pur niturc in the Province for Ptirchnscra to select from.—T. &H. COOKE, 07, Queen-street, next Hank of New Zealand. W" (JRKIN( I MEN, Build or Buy your own Housei I—repaying the Borrowed Money by easy Weekly Payments, instead of rent. —For the means, apply to C. Williamson, 3, Vulcan Lane. WANTED, four respectable Boarders, at the Red Lion Hotel, Freeman's Bay. —Healthy situation. Terms moderate. WANTED, by ;v respectable young man speaking and writing French fluently, a Situation. Has been used to the tailoring and woollen drapery—Apply "X.V.5.," office of this paper. WANTE D KNOW N, that" W. JAMIESON, Jun., has secured those commodious pi'cmises (corner of High and Victoria-streets) formerly in occupation of Mr J. Stewart, where he will be enabled to supply his friends and patrons with the Best Coal and Firewood at the lowest prices. W. J. appeals to his friends to support him in his new under taking, as ill health has compelled him to retire from the pursuit of his own profession. Goods Removed and Carting of eA'ery discription done An express to be had at the yard. WANTED, a strong Lad as an Ap prentice— R. Smith, Carpentfir and Builder, Upper Symonds-street. WANTED, a stout Lad accustomed to Gardening ; reference required —Apply at this oflice. WAN TEDto P U RCHASE, any Mili tary or Largp-scaled Map of' Russia, Turkey, or South-Eastern Europe.—Apply at this office. W" ANTED, a respectable strong Girl,' for household work,-Mrs. G. Jones, Graf ton Road. WANTED, a good Journeyman Baker, for Gisborne; must bo steady.—Apply to E. Waters, Queen-street. ANTED, a $od ■ Horste ■ SlioerT^ J. Munro, Durham-street, WANTED, "by a~ Middle-aged Mau, with twenty years experience, a situation as Foreman in a Country Store, Addresn J. L», Star office. W" ANTED KNOWN, that Samuel Coombes is making up the McPhiig sloggonaught Check in Mosgiel Tweed Trousers for 20s. The best value in New Zealand,—-City Clothing Mart, 92, Quoen-etreet.



TWTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE i-Hl COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and invested ~ .. £270)000 Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be effected With this Company. Hulls Insured for the "Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subject fro special arrangements. &2T LossK« Promptly Paid. GEORGE P. PIERCE, Manager. mHORNTON, SMITH, AND FIRTH'S 1. PRICES CU.Uni?NT.('\V«OLBBALE, Sacks. 100's. 50*8, Urowr. Brand Flour, & s. d, £ s, d, & a d. „. per ton ,17 !} Q V\ 10 0 IS 0 0 T.V.&F. Cantorbii?y ifrand iss 0 0 10 io ij i* 0 0 Seconds Flour ~ ~ 13 10 si ; . Sharps .. ,> .■, n 810 ti ■.. ~ Bran nun,, ft 0 0 I owl Wheat 11 ~ « 6 010 is. Od. The above prices include sacks and bisga; sacks and bags not returnable. Terms: Cash. Auckland, January 30,187?. IT has now become an established fact



WANTED, to SELL, a good 4-roomcd Brick Cottage, with sciiilery. and every convenience, with a good back kitchen, detached. The House is well cemented outside, painted and papered thoroughly inside: a good well of water, with a never-failing supply, and having a good pump to raise the same. Water laid on into the scullery by pipe, with tap over sink, from which an underground drain carries off all dirty water and surplus overflow. Good iron tank, fowl-house, coal-house, dog kennel, and every convenience, and in the kitchen the best oven in Auckland, cost live guineas. The place is situate in Upper Queen-street, and as the owner is leaving for England at an early date, it will be sold a bargain. For full particu lars and permission to view, apply to A. Bettany, to be seen at Arthur's Auction Mart. ijiiiiiill W "ANTED TO SELL, a Fine-toned Full Compass PIANO, CiiisAi>, the pro perty of a Lady. A small Harmonium would bo taken in part exchange. To be seen at WEBB'S MUSIC SALOON, Wellesley-stkeet. N.B.— Pianos for Beginners from £7. WANTED KNOWN.—2O-keyed organ concertinas, 6s; men's bluchers. -is and 08; children's leather boots, is and Is Gd; china egg mips, 3d ; tobacco, Id; lollies and toffy, lOd ; children's white or gold necklets (one row Id, two rows Sd, three rows Is); children's prunella boo\s, Is 3d. Is lid, and Is 9d; infants' leather boots. Is; children's whips, 3d; skipping ropes, 2d ; draughts boards, with men. Is; children's hose, 3d; women's hose, 6d: men's socks, (id ; liquorice. Id per stick; shelled nuts. Is; eye glasses, Id; glass tumblers, 3d; girls' lial.s, od ; house boots, size three. Is Od; ladies'kid boots, 5s and 7s C.d ; purses, 2d and 3d; men's elastic shoes, 5s Gd ; real good tea, 2s; sardines, (id ; Epsom salts, Cd per dozen; g'ass candlesticks, lOd ; large wax dolls, 2d ; light boots, for balls, &c, 4s Od ; piano mnsic, 6d ; raisins, lid: large mugs, Id; large vases. Od. !)d, raid Is."— AY". H. DAM PIER, General Dealer, Wyndham-street (corner of| Chapel-street). WANTED Known, Gentlemen s Clothes Cleaned, Renewed in Colour, and neatly repaired ; Colours warranted fast, and not wash off. Dyeing in all its branches done at Edgar's Dyeing and Cleaning Establishment, Wellesley strcet East, Auckland. Communications by post promptly attended TVTANT"ED KNOWN, that the Fitting V V Shop and Howe's Sewing Machine Agency is 11EM0 VED 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 (Riuts Howe, .jun.), have never yet been equalled cither in principle or excellence of manufacture. Re pairs to all machines properly done. Steam Gauges repaired, tested, and adjusted. WANTED" KNOWN — I hav7~Just Opened 2 cases Printed Mole Trousers, which T shall sell at 7/0. The goods cannot be equalled by any other house in town for less than 10/0.--SAMUEL COOMIiES, City Clothing Mart. !12. Queen-street. T^TEW ZEALAND GENERAL COM .I^I MISSION AGENCY, NORUKOVE BuiLDIMGS, CLARK'S PLACE BISHOPSGATE-STIUSKT, WITTIIN. CAPTAIN ASHBY, late Marine Superinten dent in London of the New Zealand .Shipping Company, and for about 20 years known in con nection with the New Zealand Shipping Trade, desires to inform his friends and the public generally that he has commenced business at the. above address, under the style of WILLIAM ASHBY & CO., as GianuAL SKIPPING and Insurance Agents. From long experience acquired of the local wants of the Colony, and the London Markets, the firm are.in a position to offer special advantages to Colonists in their business relations with Great Britain, and from their intimate knowledge of the requirements of passengers on a long voyage, orders entrusted to their care will receive their very best atteu tion. London. Nnwmhcr 11!. 187 ft. m II E A T It E It O V A L. POSITIVELY LAST THREE NIGHTS OK RENA AN D FRED. G. MAEDER !! ! TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! (WEDNESDAY), Will be. presented, I'm- the First and Only Night, Mr. C. 11. tiitzle wood's Uomestic Play, — entitled,— TH E TrcKMT-OV -LX AYE WOM AN ! THE TICKET-OF-LEAVE WOMAN ! THE TICKET - OF - LEAVE WOMAN ! MILDRKD MISS RENA. ThbStaix ■• - *'-G-Mak»ek. ? Friday Evening, FAREWELL JOINT BENEFIT AND LAST NIGHT OF RENA AND FRED. G. MAEDER!!! Production of Dion Houeieault's Irish Drama of THE ROSE OF SLIGO I Box Plan at Upton & Co.'s. ri HEISTIAN UNION. A LECTURE will be delivered on the above subject in thi! Christian's Meeting House, Cook street, by Edward Lkwis, Evangelist, TO MORROW (Thursday) EVENING, at 7.30. A ii mission free. Free and open inquiry by anyone after the Lecture. Preachers specially invited. ANEHUNGA GLEE CLUB The First Practice for this year will be held in the Choral Hall on FRIDAY EVENING, the 2nd February, nt 8 o'clock. Anyone intending joining will please make application to Mr. Stevenson. JAMES MUIR, lion Sec. _ _ _ i _. FOUND, in my Paddock at the Raglan Hotel. Papatoitoi, a Bay Horse, branded TO on off shoulder—Owner can have same by paying expenses. P. McLELLAN. LOST, on Monday, between Ellerslie and Albert-street, a Small Telescope—Reward at this office. , STRAYED, from the subscriber's pre mises, Five Geese. 2s. Od. will be paid for their recovery.—W. C. Dennes, Queen-street. "O EWARD.—A suitable~re\vard ■sviilbe Jijh) given for authentic information of the present whereabouts, or proof of death, of Mr. W. W. Tabb, formerly of this city.—Apply Union Bank of Australia. KAIPARA Jllgg^Q WATERS. The s.a. MINN IK CASEY Leaves Helensvillft for Walroa every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert, Otamaten, Pahi, a.iut Mata kohe, every Thursday morning's tide, returning on Friday. Passenprera for Wairoa leave Auckland at 1.30 p.m. on Monday, and for Eastorn Rivers on \\ ednesday at 1.30 p.m. Cargo for Wairoa on Saturday, and for Port Albert, &c, on Tuesday. " J. CASEY & SON. "BEST NEWCASTLE COAL, EX ' TRANSPORT.' eat Al-liUwaxok Ma»s «o the Trade. •=£s J. CRAIG, FORT-S T R E E f. BAY OF ISLANDS COAL COMPANY (LIMITED). The Ninth Annual Genftral Meeting oc Share holders in the abtjva Company will he held in Mr T. L. WlUTlft ofKc*, No. go, Insurance buildings, onJVtONDA^ , February ">, at 3 p.m. Business : To receive IHivetors' Report and Accounts for the yeail endhuc December 3H ' 1870, and to elect, DijPeetor3 and Auditors. ' ! My order of the Board of Directors i • HENRVT GILFILLAX, Ji;\-., Acting-Secretary, 10., lusUTanoo Building, | iy'inkland. January 20,1877, AUCKLAND MODEL TRAINING S C II O O L, lit UJU'-AN' V-M'U Ttlt. SOCIKTV QV ARTS, LONDON CHORAL HALL, BVMOSDB-ST X X X T. Pupils specialty prepared for industrial and mercantile pursuits, For Prospectus and full particulars anpiy at tne school.. j iIQSJAH MARTIN,



A UUKLANI) & MERCEK RAILWAY. WAIKATO RACES. Return Tickets between Auckland and Mercer for bona fide Waikato Passengers ■will bo avail able from Tuesday sixth, to Saturday, 10th Feb ruary. Tickets not transferable. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. ST. STEPHEN'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, PONSONBY HALL. SOIREE AND CONCERT, For the purpose of welcoming the Rev. D. W. Runcimax. THIS (WEDNESDAY) EVENING, JAN. 31. Tea on the Table at 6.30 p.m. TICKETS, ss. each. ~VT IX O N LIGHT HOR SE. The Nixon Troop Light Horse will parade for its six consecutive days training, commencing on the sth February. For the first three days, the sth, fith, and 7th, the Troop will Parade dis mounted at the J )rill-shed, at 5 p.m.; and for the remaining three days, the Bth, !)th, and 10th, it will Parade mounted at Ellerslie, at 4 p.m. On every day oi: the training Swords and Car bines will be carried. A full attendance is re quested. . .By order. J, MoCaGHEY, Hon. Sec. TVTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Public Works Office, [ Wellington, 19th Jan., 1877. Written Tenders will bo received at tills oflice up to noun on MONDAY, the 10th February, 1877, for the supply and delivery of Storss for the New Zealand Railways at Auckland, Wel lington, Christchurch, and Dunedin. Specifications may be seen at the Public Works Office, Wellington, Auckland. Christ church, and Dunedin. Tenders, with Schedule, properly filled up, must bo sent in on the printed forms, which will be supplied on application. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By command. JOHN CAKItUTHERS, Kngineer-in-Chief. rjp O B U I L D~E 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 4 o'clock p.m. on Thursday, the Ist February. Plans and specifications may be seen on application. JAMES WRTGLEY, Architect. "OEMUEIIA DISTRICT BOAKD. Tenders are required for Carting Scoria Ash. Specifications may be seen at my office. Short land-street, until FRIDAY, 2nd February, when the tenders are to be delivered at 12 o'clock. JAMES WRIULNV, Chairman. rpENDEUS FOR FORMATION, &c. X OF ANGLESEA-STREET. Town Clerk's Office, Jun. 20, 1377. The City Council will receive Tenders until 2..'iop.m. of THURSDAY, February 1, for the Formation of Anglesea-street, in accordance with plans, specifications, and conditions, to he viewed at the Office of the City Surveyor Queen-street. The Council do not bind them selves to accept any tender. Tenders to be en dorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. mo E U I L D E R S. JL ~ Tenders will be received up to noon on Satur day, 3rd Fnburary, for the Erection of Masonic Hall at Onehnnga. Auso, TO PAINTERS. Separate Tenders will be received for painting and Decoration of same. Plans, &c., at my office, Albert-street, near Market. EDWARD BARTLEY. "DAGS ! BAGS .'-.Wanted to Hell, _SJ» Potato and Chaff Ba^s at 4d each.— Crowlher's Stables. ME RCHAN TS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirements. Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in all styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evexino Star office, v\ yndnam-stroet. rjlO LET, in Hobsou-street, a. large Hall, JL 54x21, suitable for a Schoolroom, a car penters shop, or for evening meetings.—Apply M. Foley, Grocer. TglO LET, an eight-roomed House, new JJ- and well-finished, next late John William son s, Esq., Great North Road.—Apply Win. Blood, on premises. -\TORTH SHORE.— To Let, au eight .l_>l roomed House; also, four-roomed Cottages, —it. and ft. Duder, Devonport Store. TO LET, that commodious Shop"with f*as fittings and fixtures complete, Aloert Hotel Builriinsrs.— Apply J. Stewart, Albert Hotel, Queen-street. "VTORTH SHORE.—To Let, a well fur -4-1 nished six-roomed Cottage, pleasantly situated, with immediate possession Apply to R. & R. Duder, House Agents. IFIOR SALE, on the Grafton Road, a Freehold Allotment, 50 feet by 130 feet with a comfortable six-roomed House thereon.— Samuel Cochrane and Son, Land Agents, Auck land. FOR SALE, the Lease of the desirable Family Residence, at present occupied by Mr. J. R. Vaile, containing nine good rooms newly papered, front and back garden. - 1 well, verandah and balcony, imi'-* r*?j view, healthy situation, close to *' -^l-nipted Apply to S. &J. R. Vaile, *-■ f ,Y ;C £ omaJS-~ or on the premises, Alt*-,, Vff the Post-office, F°Ll Al;i-nCTI^ at PoMonby, a rooi-is waffinT 111 * Residenc °> containing six aKsafl™S &c gaf a? d water la&on, _s Vt p\ u?} interrupted view. Price, £470 P^liLi-s^i^if£dand^state Agents. F°Sth AfPi Bai? aiu > » 6 room House, ;,7Tn,- in .fresl iold allotment 33 x 116 feet SlB^«J£ 11S 8, walk of Queen-street. Price; W v; fl ,M«°T asli' ba1 I ft?\ ce as agreed upon.-S. & J K. V aile, Land and Estate Agents. »•«*«»• JpOR SALE^SOA^e" sa tWairoa. Price iai^aS^Stß* 50-3-& J- R- Vaile« FOR SALE, at jfonsouby, a very neat and Pretty Villa. Pricef £350 • £50 cash TmOR. KVIMEDIATE SALE, three £Tv Rn^l ftme^ ts ' ???* of Oxford-street, Newton, 40 x6O teet each. Price, £18 the lot.-Apply to John soppet, No. S, Queen-street. "ftiOß IMMEDTATjrSALE,^rMoTH"i^: tc^ tv oe> I Lot-, 3- Section 3, corner of Great iNortn Road and Argyle-strcet, partly fenced. SAMUJSL COCHRANE & SON, Land Agents, Fort-street. FARM at Pukekohc for Sale ; 180 acrea -> i first-class land, situate midway between ssastess- cooii™'e s! "EnOR SALE, in Vincent-street, a Lgj-'r e JO Building Allotment, 06 feet hy 80 W* sS Cochrane aud Son- Agent, Iwtl ""TUESDAY, NOON? HORSE, HARNESS, 'bVGGV TOW R, AR, T HUE H AfcJ?? htm^ <] with mrtrnctions d(Mu- r,j.', f ?.'., ! cU fey unction, at her resf !-ci^V^VTUC3day neKt' ih«m AP°llTl&iafif T#?l^^ FUR- SffiSSSPIiA?!? S#S3 r/^-os, Cedftt- Loo Table TN two years we have made-iip 4059 "\jy^ANTED Known, Gannonts made~to n f n wu?, a* a notice if required, and $«£J? aB2" abl°, rice-- All Tweed a warranted



THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1. CITY MART. TO DRAPERS, COUNTRY STORE KEEPERS, AND THE TRADE. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at their Mart, on Thursday next, at 11 o'clock, A Large Parcel of General Drapery, Manches ter Goods. Flannels, Dress Goods, Hosiery, Underclothing, Men's Mercery, Clothing1, &C, &C. For absolute Sale. Terms Liberal. TO-MORROW, NOON! TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. A SMALL PARCEL OF ASSORTED MILLINERY, Ladies'and Children's Cos tumes, case Valentines, Books, Puzzles, &c. R, ARTHUR. AT ARTHUR'S MART. TO-MORROW. L. W. EAT 0 N WILL sell by auction, at his Mart, To morrow (Thursday), at 11 o'clock, 30 bunches Bannanas Oranges, Apples, Pears Plums, Grapes Pineapples T UESDAY, FEBRUARY 6. " BACON ! BACON J BACON! L. W. EATON HAS received instructions to sell by auction, at his Mart, on Tuesday next February v, at 11 o'clock, ' 11 cases Canterbury Rolled Bacon, a prime article. L. W. EAT ON, I Auctioneer. M JONES & CO. intimate that the • underneath Sales, advertised to take place To-day, is POSTPONED till TUESDAY, the tith February, at noon. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY G. VALUABLE BUSINESS SITE, PONSONBY. M. JONES & CO. HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at the. Central Sale ltooms, on 1 uesday, February n, at. 12 noon, A VALUABLE BUILDING ALLOTMENT Builabie lor Busiacss Site, being Corner Allotment, .No. 02, fronting Pcmsonby Koad aud-Brown-street, Springbank. TUESDAY, FEJ3iiUAIIY~a ' BY ORDER OF TIIE MORTGAGEE. VILLA RESIDENCE & ALLOTMENT PONSONBY. M. JONES & CO. E rAYE received instructions to sell by auction, at the Contra! Sale Booms, on Tuesday, the Oth February, at 12 o'clock The Villa Residence, known as Beaton's with large stables, now occupied by Mr. F Quick, aa 'bus stables, togctlier with / valuable allotments, fenced and laid down as orchard and garden, beinK allotments No. 90, 91. 92, <JS, 91, 95,' and W), of sub-division o£ part of allotment No. 22, ot section S, suburbs of Auckland, fronting the Ponsonby Koad (opposite Campbell's Villa) and John-street. *or further particulars apply to Auctioneers. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1. MUSICAL BOXES AND ALBUMS, CONCERTINAS, BIRD CAGES, PLATED GOODS, JEWELLERY, TOYS, FANCY GOODS, &a, &0., && R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions to sell by auction, at his Mart (Furniture Department, Queen-s'rept, on Thursday next Ist February, at 12 o'clock noon, y next» •1 oases Plated Tea and Coffee Sets, Hot-water & uS?vP utter Coolers. Biscuit Boxes, &c Bird Cages, Albums, Assorted Jewellery Concertinas, Work-boxes, Dressing Cases Desks, .Hocking Horse, Large Musical Box (with drum accompaniment). Terms CRsh householFfurniture, &C, &C, &C. T^Lf 1?80^018^? 1 *e]l at the matt» llß'olock. treCtl °n FndP^' 2nd at Genei^L Hoil .jehold Furniture, consisting of Bedding, Tables, Chairs, Pictures, Revolvers, &c, &c. Also, In the Estate of Mary Waters, deceased: 2 Boxes and contents Jewellery, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, on Friday next, February 2, at n o'clock, J The Well-known Draught Etittyg "Pride of the North," ALFREp_ BTTCKLAND. yfItJRSSAY, FEBRUARY I.'"'""" THE REmUera. YARDS. FOR SALE, at the Remuera Yards, OH Thursday next, at 12 o'clock, 350 FPovlrty Btty.PX Jane Dou Slas> alfred buckland. friday7febpvUAiiy"2; —™ THE H^Ti A R X E T. P^^SALEr^t 55 Haymarkefc on ■*»- ■ Fnday, Febraary 2, at 11 o'clock, A First-class Draught Colt, rising S years old, by '•Northern Hero," BUCKLAFD. THURSMyJFEB'^jabV 8. f" BY ORDER t>F EDWARD S. WILL. COCKS, ESQ. (REGISTRAR OF THE SUPREME COURT). R. ART HU R W^vnS 11 '"ilv. uuro(l with iiiAtniotidafl street, on Thursday, the Gui d^KSS The following Propertjes-; SiiorUand. ad. oinmtr Obiu-ch Mission Pro. perty, and facing Kaa«raurf» Rivor. AIIKS c^nS££/I4S Grc^ Barrier Al]S^&^l lS^SeT9to^ Kerokoro. D or X, 11, District of Hauraki