the harbour as the quarantine station; at 230 they left us and wo stood away for the Heade, which ■were passed at 3 o'clock, wind E.N.E. 5 p.m. •wind increasing with a heavy sea, double-reefed mainsail, and made all snug for the night, "hureday 11th at 8 a.m. were off the Kaikouras, nd still E.N.E., but very light. Shook reefs .j of mainsail and set gafftopeail. o"30 p.m. passed Cape Campbell with a nice whole-sail breeze blowing. ll'3O passed Maua Light, wind increasing ; took in gafftopsail and double-reefed mainsail. Friday 12th inst.. 5 a.m. passed inside of Sterrus Island ; light air from S.S.W., which died away completely, and we lay becalmed until 3p.m., when a light breeze sprang up from the N., which with the flood tide enabled us to make Home progress, and at 7 o'clock we wero abreast of Terms Tsland. S p.m. sighted Nelson light, and at 10 o'clock dropped anchor outside the BonMer Bank. Saturday 13,|at i a.m., dead calm, gotding.T out and towed, tho cutter towards entrance, whoro wo tvc.ro boarded by Captain Cross, who took us up to our anchorage. I shall send you further particulars of our trip when we get to Wellington.

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. WAIO-KARAKA PUMPING. The deputation of the directors of the Waio-Karaka mines waited on the com mittee of the County Council, showing that in regard to the agreement for the main tenance of the Pumping Association, the Council should get a clause inserted reserv ing the right to reserve a portion of revenue acquired "for drainage purposes to aiding pumping on the Waio-Karaka, provided the necessity for such expenditure should arise. The Committee coincided in the suggestion, as did also the Mayor, on whom the depu tation subsequently waited. MINING. Moanatairi : 200 tons crushed in five days, yielded 180 ozs 5 dwts. The crushing included stuft' from the top and bottom levels. Old Whau tribute (Sawyer) 121fcs yielded 7 ozs. Golden Calf : SO tons yielded 68 ozs. Kuranui tribute, (James and party) 50 tons yielded 42 ozs 5 dwta. -—, -.- tes^ COROMANDEL, this day. MINING.—THE BLACK REEF. The Black Reef Company struck gold in a small leader, next to the Black Reef, supposed to be the Union Beach specimen loader. The Union Beach has a small quantity of specimens to-day. TheJKapanga got a small lot of specimens from the main lode.

TAURANGA, this day. COUNTY COUNCIL.

The nomination for the Maketu Riding took place yesterday. The candidates were Messrs. T. Wrigley, J. C. Young, W. A. Butt. J. L. Vercoe, Hans Tapsell. DR. POLLEN.—TE PUKE BLOCK

ARRANGED,

Dr Pollen was engaged yesterday with the Ngatiwakane natives. It was settled that Te Puke should be ceded to the Go vernment without further obstruction. Schools and other subjects of interest are to he considered. This morning, the natives express themselves much pleased with the new Native Minister. REMOVAL OF ARMED CONSTABU LARY. An order for the transfer of 30 Armed Constabulary to Taupo at once, has arrived. Active preparations are going forward for the immediate evacuation of the Tauranga station.

NAPIER, this day. NARROW ESCAPE OF THE STEWARDESS OF THE RANGATIRA. The stewardess of the Rangatira in going aboard last night slipped between a vessel and the steamer. Assistance was rendered, and she was rescued. The tide was flowing oiit at the time. A reserve-reservoir, being built to supply the town with water, is exhibiting signs of weakness and, it is expected, will have to be condemned. ELECTION CONTEST. Mr Buchanan's holding hack in not issuing an address, or coming forward publicly is greatly injuring his chances of election. Mr Button Is particularly active and, con sequently, prospects are improving daily. He is now first favourite, the betting being. 4 to 1 in his favour. The harbour works are progressing- slowly, but already, from the show of indications, great benefit will accrue therefrom. The depth over the bar had greatly increased. Subscriptions are rapidly pouring in towards the erection of the new church for the Rev Mr Robinson. The sum of £650 was subscribed to-day.

DUNEDIN, this day. REDUCTION OF POLICE PAY.

The "Guardian" states that the police pay is to he reduced to six shillings. SALVAGE FROM THE OTAGO. Grimley's party returned from ChasLinds Mistake yesterday evening in the Huon Belle. She has on board cargo valued about £400, including 225 fathoms of chain cable, two bower anchors, steam winch, tyro boats, and all the spars excepting the lowermaste, binnacles and other lamps, and a large quantity which constituted part of Otago's cargo. Mr Grimlcy states that the forward half of the steamer remains hard and fast on the rocks, but has a heavy list to port. He thinks it is likely to re main intact for years, being out of the reach of all but exceptionally heavy seas. The cargo brought by the Huon Belle is the second sent from the wreck, and the value- of the total quantity recovered is about £700. Jens Signa, aged ten years, died yes terday from eating green gooseberries. FACILITIES FOR THAVELLINGr Three through trains are arranged for the Christchurch and Oamaru line, at an aver age rate of speed of 18 miles. "The Union Company run their steamers in conjunction, so that the through journey to Dunedin will be made in 14| hours in cluding stoppages. [PRESS AGENCY.] DUNEDIN, this day. ACTION FOR MALICIOUS PROSECU TION. The case of Witson v. Stamper, an action for malicious protraction Or a charge of B tiergury occupied the Supreme Court tt Ye , whole "of yesterday. Both parties aay. solicitors. The plaiutiff resides at wsb°r d . in Auckland. The verdict was for t md defendant on all the issues.

hearted and impulsive people have afforded innocent amusement to multitudes in every part of the civilised world, and we believe that " Cush," of this evening will meet with a hearty welcome at the Theatre Royal.

THEATRE ROYAL.

Titts fashionable place of amusement will be hi-opened this evening with a new comeclj, illustrative of Irish life and character, entitled "Cush," or a heart of gold. The comedy has hot hitherto been represented before an AucK. land audience, but has received the encomiums , of the press and the people in other lands, lhe ! play is in four acts, and abounds in wit, sensa tion, and pleasing incidents. The, painter has been busily employed for some time nast, in preparing suitable scenery, and the heroine will be impersonated by Miss Rena, whose deline ations are said to bo perfect. The scenes repre sent the heroine's Hibernian cottage, the good ship "Shamrock" on her passage out, exterior of an hotel, and other scenes which assist towards the true interpretation of the drama. Miss Rena will be supported by Mr. Fred fcr. Maeder, and a number of players of both sexes, whose faces, voices, and characteristics are familiar to play-goers. The cast includes Miss Rena, Misses Raymond, Enteht, Leake, Wj^b, andlloberts, also, Messrs. H°Howay, Power, Searle, Glover, Thornton. Hoyle, and Williams. • The outline of the dramatic story is visible on — the bill of the evening, and promises a variety of incidents from the quitting of the cottage in Ireland, by Cushla Macreo, to the final scene .which discovers the Heart of gold. FfJ coun tries have contributed more successfully to the humourous side of the drama than Ireland. The writings of Carleton, Hall, Lover, Giihm, and her native poets have furnished an almost inexhaustible treasury of pictures c been tuj-nad to dramatic account by wlMtWi Sheridan, ToWn, Ban.ii». B t G£oic*f tk 'SSpiS

SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION.

The annual meeting of the Auckland branch of the Sunday School Union was held last evening in the large room of the Christian Young Men's Association. Mr Firth, tho president, was un avoidably absent; Mr Ellyett occupied the chair. Tho secretary read the minutes of the last annual meeting, which were adopted. The report was satisfactory, and stated that acces sions to the funds of the Union had been made from various sources, and especially from the rooent exhibition, and panoramic entertain nwags. Fourteen schools in country districts HMPoeen added to the union, making 100 schools. SBtattlcy gave a pleasing account of his visit tffTaranaki and Wanganui, where he received much courtesy from the settlers. Mr Potter, the treasurer, read tho balance sheet as follows: —The total assets amounted to £1005 la sd; liabilities, £512 10s sd; remittance* to Home Union, £895 ; cash purchases, £19 lls; rent and insurance, £39 os Cd; printing, &c, £19 9s 2d ; library, £1 53 Gd; exchange, freight and depot expenses, £70 7d ; cash in hand, £17 Us 3d ; total, £1065 3s. The total amount received from the Exhibition: money taken at tho door, £210; telegraph, £5 15s Id; material sold, £6 8s 8d; tickets sold by schools, £37 Gs Gd; total,£ 2(50. Expenses, 5168. Balance £92. Materials in hands, £1713 sd. Balance in favour of the Union £109 13s sd. The following gentlemen were elected to office: President; Mr Firth. "Vice presidents: Messrs Battley and Ellyett. Secre tary (minute and corresponding): Mr Lyon. Treasurer: Mr Potter. Canvasser: Mr Long niore. The following resolution was carried :— '•That tho members of this Union desired to express their very deep regret that ill-health has compelled their brother, Mr. S. H. Matthews, to retire from tho office of Depot Secretary, in which capacity ho has for so many years rendered such valuable service to the Union, and hereby elect him life member of the Union, and honorary member of the committee." Votes of thanks to Captain Daldy, William Tlforne, Esq., and their Depot Secretary, and the chair man for services rendered to the Union, were passed, and themeeting separated.

THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 1877.



I ADA*ERTISE"UENT. ] mo the Editor : Sir,—Will you oblige me I by inserting this. Hoav is it that the Resi dent Magistrate some time ago hud an Act passed that the solicitors could not claim their fee of 10s. Gd., if the amount with cost of sum mons was paid into Court before the day of hearing, and yet his Worship ordered me yester day to par Mr. Russell his fee of 10s. 6d. (but I suppose it is because it is for the Council and not a private person), for Rates which I had paid into Court Avith tho cost of summons? My receipt shows that it was paid on the 17th, on which day I am informed the receiver took the rates less the 10s. 6d. fee. Mr. Russell stated he must be paid for his trouble. Now, I have ascer tained that Mr. Russell had nothing to do with it at all; that the Town Clerk filled in the sum mons, the Magistrate signed it, and the Police delivered i. ; and Mr. Russell asks me to give him 10s. 6d.. which I have to work very hard to earn. Mr. Russell stated that I gaA_ the Council all the trouble I could, and would not pay unless compelled to do so. When ho says that, he is pleading for his 10.. Cd„ as when the rates wore sent to mc on August 1-1, I did not owe the Coun cil any money at all, and the notice states it is from the Ist of June to 31st May, 1877, which, if Aye are to go by what is said on the notice, is not due for four months. I was rated at the same time for £1 water rate, and on November 13, another 103. for special rate, in all _2 10s. for rates. On November 15, two days after. I went over to ask the collector which he would take first, as it was not convenient for me to pay the three. He took the £1 for the water rate. Per haps if Mr. Russell had commenced business seven years ago as I did, without capital or stock, in a local industry— (although I am sorry to say local industries of any kind do not get supported here, but arc generally crushed by the importers, who can get a larger profit and a longer credit on imported goods)—he would have found an easier Avay of paying his bills, and found it not an easy matter to pay lis. 6d. costs on£l; and as I cannot get justice one Avay I shall get it another, as my receipt is signed for the 17tb, and on that day I can prove that the receiver took payment of rates, less the 10s. Gd. fee. I shall therefore decline to pay the 12s. AThich his Worship ordered mc to do. P.S.—I believe it is general for the Council to send a notice to persons before summoning. I remem ber receiving one once with the words Rates not paid, in large red letters. Why did not the Council do so now?-Yours, &c^ SMITH .



Woollier, the celebrated English sculptor, is preparing a statue of Captain Cook to be erected in Sydney. The statue, which will be thirteen feet iiigh, or fourteen feet with the plinths, is to be cast in bronze—Cook being represented holding a telescope in his left hand, and appearing in the artist's happy conception as if he had ju.st^ dis covered New South Wales, and was giving expression to his achievement by a cry of joy- HOLLOWAY AND GARLICK thank the public for their very liberal patronage in the past, and beg to intimate they are in a better position than ever to supply the wants of their customers. Their large ship ments from England, just unpacked, enables them to offer for sale many goods quite new to this market. Amongst them are fancy coloured linen damasks, new brocatell cords, wide floorcloths, for rooms, 2s. lid. per yard; for passages, from Is. lid. ; oilcloths for stairs, &c, from 9cL ; felt carpets,; from Is. 7 Ad. 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 K'Cranwell, on the premises, whose 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 Holloway and Garlick's City Hall Arcade.—[Ad vt.]



"OTANTED to Buy, an interest in, or to V ¥ purchase, a Small Snug Paying Grocery or Commission Business; no objection to country business.—Address, in confidence, " M.M., Post office, Auckland. Open for six days. ANTED, a Girl as apprentice.— Jones and Co., Boot-closers, High-street, near V ulcan lane. - ANTED, a steady active Young Man to take charge of a horse, and make himself useful in a Grocery Store.—Apply, giv ing references, to Box No. 93, Post Office. W """ANTED, a good Cook for the MagejlgjiClood^— Apply to A McGregor. W ~*ANTED, a General Servant for Tau ranga.—Apply to thi^office. »__ ANTED* a good SteAvard|for the Magellan Cloud.—Apply to A. McGregor. , AIJTED to PURCHASE, ten or fifteen Colonial Bank Shares.—State by letter prieeto "G." Star offlce. -^fANTED, two young LaxU- as i buai»e««- —__ —-_— ——- W \ All Branches of the Building Trade ey-v' Vr, j:i.^!-j."B'D, a Female General Servant, f one who can wash.—Mrs. John Vaile, Alten Road. . WANTED, a Servant, must understand dairy work and milking.—Apply at this office. . WANTED, a good General Servant.— Apply to Mrs. E. Gibbons, Ouehunga. ANTED, a General Servant, must be able to cook and wash.—Apply to Mrs. Gilflllan, Symonds-steert. ANTED, a good Machinist.—Apply Parker's London Boot Factory, wake fleld-street. __ W -ANTED, a good Country Blacksmith. Apply J- Mclntyre, Onehunga. \JTT~ ANTED to Let, in Grey-street, a W comfortable Unfurnished Room ; rent moderate; washing and cooking done if re quired.—Apply at^tlnsjamee. HY not spend Saturday evening iii the Temperance Hall, ana save the Beer Money against a rainy day; they come even in Summer you see? A good programme. Admis sion, 3d JL ___ W'"~ ANTED, £500 on Freehold city pro perty.—H. Parttegton, House and Land Agent, Stichbury's Buildings. WORKING MEN, Build or Buy your own Houses!—repaying the Borrowed Money by-easy Weekly Payments, instead of rwt, -~X<'or the weang, apply to. Q, W^ajpon, s, Vulcf^felSS?



WANTED, a Boy.—Apply office of this paper. . WANTED Everybody to knoAV that on Saturday nights Fore-quarters Mutton, 2d.; Legs and Loins Mutton, 3d.; Boiling Boef, 3d.; Sausages and Chops, 4d.; Corned Beef, 3d. —Hulme, Butcher, Queen-street. ANTED, by a respectable Youth, a situation as Junior Bookkeeper ; writes a good hand, and quick at accounts; can be well recommended by last employer. — Address, " T.C.S., Starr Office. ANTED, a respectable Youth as an Apprentice to the Baking and Con fectionery business.—Apply to James Leslie, Parnell. _ ANTED, a Purchaser for a first-class Hoi el, in tho Waikato ; steady business. Owner leaving for benefit of health.—T. V. Fitepatrick, Commission Agent, Ngaruawahia, "Waikato. ANTED KNOWN, John Kimber, Baker and Confectioner, having secured those promises lately occupied by Mr. Wood wood, in Karangahapo Road, and being about to coi.imence business in tho above lino on Monday next, hopes by strict attention to business to merit a fair share of public patron age. Hot Rolls every morning at 7 o'clock. J. K. likewise begs to inform the Hebrew com munity of Auckland audits vicinity, that having had great experience in tho manufacture of Passover Bread, both in Adelaide and Mel bourne, he will wait on them for orders, which will be esocuted with all care and attention. ""ANTED, a Harmonium Player for Presbyterian Church, Onehnnga.— Apply boforo 26th instant to Mr. Grant, from whom further information may be obtained. WANTED, a General Servant where1 there is no washing; must be accus tomed to children.—Apply for address at Mrs. Hardwick's, Grocer, top Shortland-stroot. WHY buy Slops when you can have a better article, and at a lower price, at SAMUEL COOMBES' City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. •\\TANTED~KNOWN — I have Just T T Opened 2 cases Printed Mole Trousers, which I shall sell at 7/6. Tho goods cannot bo equalled by any other house in town for less than 10/G.—SAMUEL COOMBES. City Clothing Mart. 92, Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN, that the Fitting Shop and Howe's Sewing Machine Agency is REMOVED higher up the street, opposite the Police Court. Just Received, per Hero, a .fresh shipment of Domestic and Leather Machines. These machines, as made by the Original Inventor of the Sewing Machine (Elias Howe, jun.), have never yet been equalled either in principle or excellence of manufacture. - Re pairs to all machines properly done. Steam Gauges repaired, tested, and adjusted. WANTED Known, 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, "Wollooley street East, Auckland. Communications by post promptly attended _ ANTED KNOWN, that W, JAMIESON, Jun., has secured those commodious premises (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 every description done An express to be had at the yard. WANTED KNOWN, that you can get Good French Felt Hat for 2/11, at Coombos' City Clothing Mart, 92. Queen-street. FOUND, to-day, a Small Card-case, with some cards.—Apply at this office. HAVELOCK HOUSE, Symonds-street. Private Apartments ; also. Vacancies for Single Gentlemen. —Mrs. Morley's, second house abovo Choral Hall. FOB IMMEDIATE SALE, three good Allotments, foot of Oxford-street, Newton, 40 xGO feet each. Price, £1S the lot.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. /£© A p* —For this sum I can sell a I^^WTrO* Seven-roomed House in Hobson stroi't (leasehold), live minutes walk from Union Bank; good well and tank; rent. I'M. Gd. per week. Ohcap. Must be sold Avithin IS hours.— Apply to F. (J. Ewington, 81, Queen-street. 171 E N C I N G. 1 Tenders will bo received till noon of February 13th, for tho Eroetion of Two Hundred and Fifty-sis? Chains of Fencing, more or losa. Specifications can be scon by applying to Walter txrahame, Fort-street, Auckland; or to the undersigned. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. , ROBERT GEORGE HILL, Wairuu Creole, Kaipur.i. January 19, 11)77.



TO BUILDERS. Renders will ba received up to noon on Tues day, 23rrl instant, i'or the Erection of a Concrete Villa Residence at Kemucra. Plans, &c, at m.v oflicu"- Qucen-stront. EDWARD MAIIONEY, Architect. Public Works Ofilce, * (Colonial Architect's Branch), Wellington^January 12, 1877. Tenders are invited for the Erection of Go vernment Offices at Blenheim. General conditions, specifications, and draw ings may be seen at the offices of the Colonial Architect, Wellington; and at the Public Works Oiiices, Auckland, Nelson, Blenheim, ChriHt clmrch, and Dunedin. Tenders addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, and marked outside. " Tender for General Government Offices, Blenheim." will be received at the office of the undersigned up to noon of Monday, tlio 12th day of February. ' 1877. Telegraphic Tenders will bo received provided the original Tender and deposit are lodged with the nearest District Engineer at the time above specified. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. W. 11. CLAYTON, Colonial Architect. XA IP A R A-P UN U I RAILWAY. i ALTERATIONS TO PENROSE STATION. Tenders will be received at this office till noon of Wednesday, 31st January, for alterations to Pcnrose Station. Plans, specifications, and general conditions can be seen at this office. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. JAMES STEWART, "> t ' "mi. District Engineer, ts. Cvy orka Qfljce, ™ hou land( January 15,1877. - , _ 'T7- AIPARA ■ PUNUI RAILWAY. ADDITIONS TO AUCKLAND REPAIRING SHOPS. Tenders will be received at this office up to noon of SATURDAY, the 27th January, for Additions to the Auckland Repairing Shops. Plans, specifications, and general conditions can be seen at this office. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. JAMES STEWART, District Engineer. Public Works Office, Auckland, January 13,1877.



A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDERS FOR SILT PUNT. Harbour Board OflJoe, Auckland, January 13,1877. Tenders will be received at this office until Tuesday, the 23rd instant, at noon, for the Con struction of a Silt Punt, in terms of plans and specification to be seen at the Engineer's Office. Tenders to be endorsed. "Tender for Silt Punt," The^ lowest or- any tender1 fcQt necessarily Atttytg, WXS&IAM 0.. DALPY,



BOUNTIES ACT, 1876. FORMS NOTICE OF VALUATION under Rating Act, 1876, are now deposited at the otliee of the Returning Officer, High-street, andean he obtained by County Councils and Road Boards upon personal or will be forwarded by post upon written application. y CQLLINS _ IN the matter of " The Debtors and Cre ditors Act, 1876," and in the matter of the Liquidationof the Estate of GEORGE JONES, of the City of Auckland, Printer, a Dobtor. Notice la horoby given that an adjourned Meeting of the Creditors of tho said George Jones will be held on WEDNESDAY, the2lth Instant, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, at the Offices of Mi-. W. H. Connell, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane, for tho purpose of assenting to a deed of arrangement filed in the Supreme Court by the BaidGe°rSCjOneS-W.H.COKNELL, Solicitor for tho said George Jones. January 20,3877. T^ I S T R I C T C 0 U li T. NOTICE.—Tn consequence of Judge Fenton being- engaged at the Native Lands Court, at Cambildg-e, the District Court will not sit on Monday, tho 22nd, The Court will be adjourned to next Court day, 12th February. The jvry summoned for the 22nd. will not be required.— WILLIAM F. LODGE, Clerk op Court. A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GIIAM- J\_ MAR SCPIOOL. (Affiliated to the University of New Zealand). Tho Quarter Days for tho current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. OA R D OF EDUCATIO N. TO ASSISTANT AND PUPIL TEACHERS. Tho Training Class for Assistant and Pupil Teachers will re-assemble on WEDNESDAY, the 31st iustant, at 6 p.m., at Mr. Wortdington's residence, Hobson-strect. VINCENT E. RICE, Score tary. QTAMFORD HOUSE, Upper Symonds iO street.—Mrs J. R. Nicholson's pupils will ro-assemble on January 301 li. TBTEWTON "GRAMMAR SCHOOL, JLI PETER MASON, 13.A. Duties will be resumed on MONDAY first, the 22nd instant. THE RETREAT, PARNELL.— Miss Robertahaw's Pupils will re-assemble on Wednejiday,^ I th inst. /1 ARL TON ACAD EM V, V> HOBSON-STREET. DAY AND NIGHT SCHOOL. WATERLOO QUADRANT BOARD ING & DAY SCHOOL.—Mrs. Norman's Pupils will rcas3cmblc on Tuesday, January 30. ATERLOO (JUADRANT. — Miss Norman, Teacher of tho Pianoforte. — The Holidays will terminate on Tuesday, the 23rd inst. FRANKLIN ROAD ACAMEDY, WILL OPEN ON TUESDAY, THE 16tii JANUARY, 1877. Principal T. 11. SMITH. With Efficient Assistants. The Studies will comprise Reading, Writing. Arithmetic, Grammar, History (Ancient and Modern), Book-keeping by single and double entry, &c. Girls taught Sewing, Knitting, Sec. Portions of the l.iblc will be ready daily, and the School will be opened and closed with sing ing and prayer. The Sunday-school Union and San key's Hymns will bo used. The School-room is commodious and well ventilated. Every attention will bo paid to tho Moral as well as the Intellectual Training of the pupils. Terms: Rudimentary pupils, One Shilling per week, to be paid in advance ; the higher bunches extra. TTTU'SOM HOUSE SEMINARY, NEAR jCj onkhunga, Conducted by Mits. Lewis. i ■ First Quarter of 1877, will Commence MON DAY, January 22. Vacancies for Boarders. An assisting Pupil required. RS. WOOLLEY (from London and Paris), Teacher of the Pianoforte, will resume her Lessons on MONDAY, January 22, 1577. Terms: 2 Guineas per Quarter in advance. —lvarangahape Road, near Medical Hall. RS. WALTER MONRO WILSON and the MESSES SUPPLES SCHOOLS, "Bellevue," Domain Road, oir Graf ton Road; and East street, second bouse from Symonds-' street. —The First Quarter of 1877 will commence I on MONPAY,f22)id January. O -NEHU-.NG A YOUNG LADIES School will Re-open on 22nd January. Vacancies for Boarders. __ MRS. MORRISON. LADIES' COLLEGE, (opposite St. Matthew's Church), will re-open on the 23rd inst. _____ T7l M I L V P L A C E. MRS. SHAYLE GEORGE will bo happy to receive her PUPILS on TUESDAY, the 23rd instant. SALISBURY HOUSE, Mount Albert— MRS. HART'S Pupils will re-assemble on Monday, 22nd January, 1877. _ PROSPECT "HOUSE; HOBSON-ST; Educational Establishment for Young Ladies, conducted by Mrs. K. Wright. Eirst Quarter of 1877 will Commence on WEDNESDAY, January 24. Vacancies for Boarders. UCKLAND "MODEL TRAINING SCHOOL. In Union with the Society of Arts, London. CHORAL HALL, Symonds-street. The next Quarter will Commence on MONDAY NEXT, 22nd instant. For Prospectus and. full particulars apply at the School. JQSIAH MARTIN, Head Master. jT^LENSIDE, Upper Symonds-street.— \X MRS. GLOVER'S Pupils will re-assemble on the 22nd instant. MR. BEALE will resume his duties c.n Monday, 22nd January, LGSsons on the Pianoforte Violin, and Singing, 3 guineas per quarter. One lesson per week, £2 2s. Lessons in Harmony, terms according to time. Singing Classes attended.—Graf ton Road. f\.V GHT TO BE KNOWN. "Whau Hotel, Situated Six Miles fbom Auckland, Two 'Busses run twica each way daily. Admira ble accommodation for the Tourist, Conva'rseent, Invalids seeking health, Business Men requiring a few hours' relaxation, or the lovers of nature. The scenery, surpasses any in the province. " Paradise was a terrestrial garden," but nothing to be compared to the Whau. The very fact of the proprietor never keeping an Hotel before, and, dealing in nothing but Brown and Campbell's Best Wines, Spirits, and Beer, is a certain guarantee that the cellar is supplied with nothing but the best of brands. Good Stabling and Paddocking. A GENTLEMEN leaving Auckland wishes to sell an American Stove, nearly new, £3; two Green Venetian Blinds vi x 3£, for 355.; pair of French Rabbits and 2 good "Hutches, 10s.; Pictures, Lamps, and Sundries, equally cheap.—Apply at Anderson's Stores, Great North Road. XU MERAS. —Just Landed, ex Canter bury from Norfolk Island, the*beat ship men yet as to quality, of this delicious esculent. Apply at onco to Adam Laybourn, Fort-street. Ci BEAT BILLIARD HANDIOAR Five Pounds (Cup or Money), will bo given for a Billiard Hnr.dicap, open to all comers, to be held at the Royal Mail Hotel, commencing at half-past seven on the evening of the 29th inst. Entrance, with fee, 55., to sent in by Thursday next, at 10 p.m. JNQ. RENWIOK. DRUMMONB'S ART UNION OF OTh PAINTINGS, The Drawing will take place oji FRIDAY,



mH'BATEE ROYAL. Manager R. J. De Lias. Scenic Artiste .. .. H. N. Thornton. TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 1877. First Appearance of the Young Irish Comedienne and Character Artiste, MISS 11 E N A! SUPPORTED BY MR. FRED. MAEDER! Who will appear as CUSH-LA-MACHREE (Pulse of my Heart), THE IRISH GIRL OF TO-DAY, in &3T CUS H ; Ok, A Hkabt of Gold ! Am entirely new Ootaedy-Drttma, in 1 acts. SST BUKJTBS FROM QCKA2T TO OCEAN ! "®» IRISH IRISH SCENERY! MUSIC! Novel Effects 1 STRONGLY AUGMENTED COMPANY !!! This Engagomont is for Seven Night Only. In Rehearsal—" Alice," " All in the Wrong," '• The Rose of Sligo," and other new plays. rJTEMPERANCE VAKIETY TROUPE. CONTINUED SUCCESS! YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION ROOMS, Saturday, 20th Januauy, 1877. Great PKOORAMME :—Overture (Pianoforte), Mrs. Hertz; Comic song, "Willy, Willy, wee Pom Pom," Mr. Cooper; Song, "'Far away," Aliss McEvoy ; Comic sonic, " I want to :.;;o home to my ma,"Mr.Plowman; Sony, '•Annie Laurie," Lady amateur; Comic song, " Barney O'Keel'e," Mi. Sceats; Double song and dance, Mettam Krothors ; Song:. " Kiss me and I'll ko to sleep," Miss Hall; Song, "Ruby," Mr. Smart; Song, "Little Sweetheart," Lady amateur; Challenge Hornpipe, Sullivan Bros.; Song, "1 cannot sing the old souks," Lady amateur; Comic song, " I'm her Pa," Mr. Sceats; Song, "Let me like a Soldier fall," Mr. Plowman; Comic song, "Chewy Ripe," Mr. Smart. Doors open at 7.30. Commenco at 8. Admission:—Threepence. W. 11. SCEATS, Manager. TO. O. R, M. U., A. D. LO*YAL FOUNTAIN OF FRIENDSHIP LODGE, No. 3920. f Ajs,& A PICNIC, Jb-y(s\Js -fIX COMMBMDFATION OK THE BSRg3B§fc n k ANNIVEKSARY OK THE ABOVE o^f-^nf^? Lodge, '<■' -'"'^'wi wm takc p]aceat 0' • Cp|fiiOTUlHlon2Bth JTANUARY WlJ^^P^i^r (Regatta Day). Members of other Lodges, and the public, are. invited. The steamer 'Enterprise No. 2' will leave the Wharf at 8 and 11 a.m. sharp. Members of the Order are requested to assem ble at the Lodge-room, Lornc-street Hall, at 10.30 a.m. sharp, to form in Procession and March to the Wharf, in Regalia. The splendid Band of the Artillery Company will be in attendance. Tickets : Family. 10s. ; Doable, 7s. Gd. ; Single (Gentlemen), 55.; Single (Ladies), 'I=. Od. Tickets may be had from the following mem bers of the Committee :— C. Wright, P.G. " Bro. S. Coombes, E. Heighway, P.G. Bro. H. Dean C. Overtoil, N.G. Bro. J. Bates A. Aley, V.G. Bro. W. B. Meldrum E. HEIGHWAY, Secretary. <k * A LL ENGLAND ELEVEN J?J 22 OF AUCKLAND. A General Practice of Auckland *«s^*SP cricketers will bo held under the immediate supervision of the Selection Com mittee, in the Domain Ground, on MONDAY nexi, 22nd instant, commencing at 11 a.m. All Cricketers dosirous of playing in the above Matoh are ■urgently requested to put in an appearance. F . j)UFAUR. Secretary Selcniion Committee. A SPEC TA L MEE TI N G of tlic £\ SELECTION COMMITIEE for English Match be hold at t.ho Thames Hotel on MONDAY next, 22nd inatant, at 7.30 p.m. Full attendance requested. F. DUFAUR, Secretary. p\ lII(JKETERS TO THE FRONT:— V-/ Roll up for Praotioe.—Allen's Bowling Bbloon. UNITE D " OIS DE It O F FREE TEMPLARS, Tlie Members of the Sick and General Benefit Society of the above Order, will hold their Annual Conversazione and Ball in the Lorne streot Hall, on MONDAY, 29th January, 1877. Chair to be taken at 8 o'clock p.m. Dancing to commence at half-past 9 o'clock. Tickets, 2s. Gd: each. W. T. Donald, M.C. I. N. HUNT, Secretary. U A TTENTION!—VICTORIA n±\- COMPANY, A.R.V. " The Monthly Inspection of the Company will be held in the Drill-shed on WEDNES DAY next, 2ith inst., at 7.30 p.m. Every Member is invited to attend. THOS. C. SELF, Col.-Sergt., Secretary. U A TTEN TIO N!— AUCKLAND $ J\. ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS. it The Monthly Inspection of the Battery, will be held on WEDNESDAY Evening next, at half-past seven, in the Drill-shed. Uniform : Full Dress. Members absent without leave will be dismissed from the Corps. J. HERBERT BURNS, Captain Commanding. M A TTENTION !—No. 3 COMPANY MJ&- AUCKLAND RIFLES. "- Monthly Inspection on THURSDAY Even ing next, in Full Dress Uniform, with arms and accoutrements, when every member is requested to bo present. 2nd Class Firing on Wednesday Morning next, which will also constitute a com petition for Officers' Prizes and Club Match. ARTHUR MORROW, Captain Commanding. January 20,1877. WAYERLEY GOLD MINING COM PANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that a Call (the second) oE Sixpence per Share on tho Capita.! of the Company, lias this day been ij-jade payable to the Secretary, at the Company's Office, Coro mandel, cm ov 'before FRIDAY, the second day of February, 1877. It was also resolved, "That one thousand Shares be offered to the public at One Shilling per Share." Applicants for these Shares should apply early, the otter being open for one week only. More than half the number are already taken up. By order. W. HORNE, Secretary. Coromandcl, 13th January, 1877. CROWN PRINCESS GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). TAKE NOTICE, that an Extraordinary General Meeting of the Crown Princess Gold Mining Company (Limited) will be held at the office of tbe Company, Batik Buildings, Auck land, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon of TUESDAY, 30th day of January, 1877. Business: To consider tho position of the Company's affairs, and, if deemed advisable, to pass a Special Resolution requiring tho. Com pany to be wound up voluntarily. By order. H. W. HEATH, Secretary. Auckland, 18th January, 1877. "VTEW ZEALAND GENERAL COM .J3I MISSION AGENCY, No.rgrovb Buildings, Ci-ark:h Place. BISHOPSGATE-STttRET, WITHIW. CAPTAIN ASHBY, late Marina 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 Ins friends and the pubiio generally that ho has commenced business at the nhQvo address, under tho style of WILLIAM ASHBY & CO., as Gkn-rhal Shipping and Insurance Agknts, Fvaui 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 Colonista in their business relations with Great Britain., anJ * their intimate knowledge of «»•"- ;--*«Hn of passengers on a *ona> «-~ -- requirements to their car« "•"' v • -'yago, orders entrusted fcio» " „ ~*a recelva tholr wqr feeSt ftttCft



"VTEWTON KIRK.-—Divine Service at Jl^l the usual hours to-morrow. Subjects:— Morning: " The Second Temptation of Jesus in the Wilderness." Evening: "The Good, the i Beautiful." p ESLEYAN CHURCH, Pitt-street. SUNDAY SERVICES, Jan. 21.— Roy J. WLcwoll will preach in the morning, at 11; and Rev. W. J. Williams in the evening, at 6.30. -$TSXES.LEYAN CHURCH, Ponsonby.— V V Sunday Services, in Mr. Adder's School room.—Morning, at 11. Evening1, at 6.80, Mr. Carr. ESLEYAN CHURCH, Union-street; The Sabbath Services will be conducted as usual in the Morning, at 11 o'clock, by Mr. Dean ; Evening, at 6.30, by Mr. Wykes. ESLEYAN CHURCH, North Shore, Devonport Halu — Morning, at 11, Mr. Wrigley; Evening, C.30, Mr. Wolsman. NITED ME T II OI) IS T FREE CHURCH, junction of Pitt and Vincent streets. —Divine Service every Lord's Day.— I\ 1 orniuy. at II; Evening, nt 6.30. "OAPTIST CHURCH, Wellesley : street. JQ? Rev. Mr. Webb will preach nioining and evening in Wellesley - street Baptist Chapel, being; the last sermons prior to his return to Sydney. DIVINE SERVICE Svill be held next Sunday afternoon, at 2.30 pin., in the 15erosCor.l-btre.et Congregational Chape], f .-r the Gorman Residents oi Auckland, conducted by the Rev. Wescnberg, Chaplain of 11.1.M.5. I [ertha . ■ OT. ~P AUL ' S CliUlt CH. AXXIVEIJSAEY OF DEDICATION. Sunday, January 21 (3rd after Epiphany)— Mor ning Prayer and Holy Communion, 11 a.m.; Evensong, 7 p.m. . , Monday, January 22 -Annual Meeting of Parish ioners, 7.30 p.m. Tuesday, January 23—Distribution of Sunday school Prizes. 7.30 p.m. Thursday, January 25 of St. Paul)— Holy Communion, S a.m.; Evensong and Sermon, 7 p.m. Sunday, January 28 (Septua«esima) -Holy Com munion, 8 a.m.; Morning Prayer and Ser mon, 11 a.m.; Baptism, 3.30 p.m.; Evensong, 7 p.m. The Offertories collected at all the above Ser vices will be in aid of defraying the balance of debt due on account of the recent restoration and improvement. .• MnnO LET, a seven-roomed Villa _B Residence, at Mount St. John's, Epsom.—Apply to John Hancock, United Service Hotel, Queen-street, Auckland. 0 LET, in Shcehan-street, Ponsonby, a nice four-roomed Cottage, with an excel lent well of water.—Apply to Mr. Lally, Pon sonby. mO LET, on Ist February, that large and Jl. commodious Residence in Symonds-street, opposite the residence of Tiios. Russell, Esq., and now occupied by Misa Anstie.—Apply toT. Pea cock, Optician, Shortland-strcet. _ "VTORTH SHORE.-^To Let, an eigiit -I^l roonied House; also, four-roomed Cottages. —R. and R. Duder, Dcvonportjsi:ore. FT^O LET, that commodious Shop with gas 1 fittings and fixtures complete, Albert Hotel Buildings.—Apply J. Stewart, Albert Hotel, Queen-street. ffVJ LET, in a private family, an _!_ unfurnished Room, with use. of Sitting room and Kitchen.—For address, apply at this office. TO LET, at reduced rents, to eligible tenants, newly-built, well finished four -1 roomed Cottages in Eden Crescent—Apply to S. y. Collins, Court-House, High-street. T"0 BE LET ; ON~LEASE, the House and Shop at the corner of "Victoria and Chapel-streets, now in the occupation of_ Mr. Henry Clayton, the most prominent business position in the neighbourhood. Fixtures at a valuation.—Apply on the premises, O~BE LET, cheap, four large Rooms, suitable for a Dentist, Architect, or others. —Apply to W. C. Denncs, Queen-street. nhO LET, a comfortable four-roomed JL Verandah Cottage, with registered grate in sitting-room, o minutes' walk from Post-office, situated in Havelock-street.—Mrs. Warneford, Parnell, next Catholic Church. TO LET, or for SALE, that good sub stantial Freehold Property, well-known as Morris's Temperance Hotel, close to theßemucra Station. The ho_3O' contains nine rooms, with two-stali stable, and store-room and wood-shed; freehold allotment, 100 x 150 feet, well stocked with fruit trees arid valuable shrubs. The fur niture, &c,, can be taken at a valuation. Good reasons given for the proprietor relinquishing the business. —Apply at this office, or to G. Mor rison on the premises. _ T7l OR IMMEDIATE SALE, at Moming £/ Fide, Lot 3, Section 3, corner of Great North Road and Ar : «ryle-strcct. partly fenced. SAMUEL COCHRANIS & SON, Land Agents, ffort-sfcreet. TTToIj PItIV AT E SAL E, X? 1000 CROSS-BRED EWES. ALFRED BUCKLAND^ FARM at Pukekohe"for Sale; 180~acres first-cIaHS land, situate midway between Pukokoho and the Railway Station; 100 acres in grass, and nearly all fenced, with House and but-buildings thereon.— Samuel Cochrane and. Son, Land and Estate_ Agents^ FOR SALE, in Vincent-street, a Large Building Allotment, G6 feet by 300 feet.— Samuel Cochrano and Son, Land Agents, Fort fcreet. FOR SALE, the Lease of 7-roomed House in Hobson-street.—For terms, apply H. Partington, House and Land Agent, Stick- ' bury's Buildings. . T7IOR" SALE, a country Store, capable of __D doing a large business, in a rising district. —H. Par'tington, House and Land Agent, Stich bury's Buildings. ANEW 20 feet Boat for £s.—Apply to J. W. Carr and Son. FOE PEIVA T E S^aTl'e, 1000 CROSS-BRED EWES, on the run of Jos. Hargreaves, Esq. ALFRED BTTOKLAND. THURSDAY, JANUARY 25. ~ BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. COMFORTABLE VILLA RESIDENCE AND GROUNDS, CAMPBELLIVILLE, PONSONBY, nnilE subscribers have received instruc- JL tions to sell, by order o£ fa Mortgagee, at tho Land Mart, 1 ort-3treei, on Thursday next, 25th instant, at 12 o'clock, That Valuable FREEHOLD PROPERTY, Situated in Campbellviile, Ponsonby, Opposite to the residence of James Coup land, Esq., and adjoining that of T. T. Idaseflelq, Esq., and being Allotments 11 and 12 of Section 2, containing 1 acre 3 roods and 9 perches, having 396 feet frontage to Farsefield-street; has also a , laree frontage to the Waitemata harbour, and on which, is erected a new and com fortable Six-roomed Dwelling-house, now ia the occupation of Mr. W. Townsnend. Also, MORNINGSIDE (Mount Albert).-Lot 3, Sec tion 3, corner of Great North Road and Argyle street, near the School. SAMUEL CO~CHRANE & SON Auctioneers. THURSDAY, JANUARY 26. CITY MART. IN THE ESTATE OF TOWNSHEND BROTHERS. TWO HOUSES AND LAND PONSONBY. 340 ACRES LAND RIVERHEAD 4 KETCH SAMPSON. JiY ORDER OF TMIJ] TRUSTEES. GRANT .sT^IORTON TTTiive received instructions from the JLJL Trustees in the above estate to sell by auction at their mart, on Thursday' next, at 12 o'cio k noon:— Lot 1. 3i acres Land, situated at Home Bay, (Ponsonby), with the two newly-erected i Houses thereon; occupied by Messrs j Tow&shend and Valentine. Lot 2.~&i0 acres at Riverhcad, being allotment 50 and parts of 58 and 50. Parig.lv o | Parawhenua, County of Ki^ t v ith about Two Hundred jvn.d. $•>*-;„ Thousand l^lJ^*> »»d Tools, used upon tbi Ketch Sampson, aow Irtax in Freeman's Bay. * " Lota One and Two -will be sold, subject to piort^age, Partiev\lar» on appHc&uun |^ th«j



MONDAY, JANUARY 22. X O 0 N. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. FURNITURE DEPARTMENT. LEATHER! LEATHER! Ex Bella Mary, @ Hoivurr Town. ICASE LEAT HE R, consisting of 25 dozen Dressed Kangaroo Skins. Also, Ex TBANSrOKT, @ SYDNEY. MATTING ! MATTING ! MATTING ! 40 Rolls Superior Fancy Malting. R. A R T H U R, Auctioneer. MONDAY, JANUARY 22. WAIW ER A, II O T SPRING S. 112 ACRE FARM FOR SALE. R. A R T II U R HAS Ijocii favoured with instructions to sell by auction. athisMart, Land Depart ment, on Monday, the 22nd instant, at.l 2 o'clock noon, Allotment No. 10(5, Parish of Waivrera, Hot J Spring.-?, coiitainiu;? 112 acres, more or less, having a frontage to the Waiwera lliver, situated within a short distance of the Springs. Hotel, &c, &c. Terms at Sale; TUESDAY, JANUARY 23. JUNCTION YARDS. EOR SALE, at the Junction Yards, on Tuesday next, 60 head Well-fatted Cattle 30 head Mixed Young Cattle 10 Good Dairy Cows, backward springers Veal Calves, Weaned Calves, &c. 400 Fat Sheep, 100 Fat Lambs J?at and Store Pigs, &c. AT 1 O'CLOCK. HUNTER & NOLAN. MONDAY, JANUARY 22. CITY MART. FAN C V GOO DS. 8A D D LER V, • SUNDRIES. FOR UNRESERVED SALE. GRANT & MORTON WILL sell by auction ou Monday, at 11 o'clock, A Lot of the above Goods, without reserve. TUESDAY, JANUARY 23. AND WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24. REMUERA YARDS. THE SHEEP FAIR. For sale, on the above dates, 16 33 T s H E E p> as follows: ---4000 aged Ewes 6000 young Ewes 2800 Ewe Lambs 2000 Wether Lambs . :,, 600 Wethers . : .400 Hani Lambs 537 Rams. For List of Entries see " Weekly News." ALFRED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. VILLA RESIDENCE AND ALLOT MENTS, PONSONBY. M. JONES & CO. HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at the Central Sale Rooms, on Wednesday, 31st instant, at 12 o'clock, Villa Residence and Seven Allotments, Pon sonby, being Lots 90, 91, 92, 93. 91, 95, and 96, of subdivision of part of allotment No. 22, of section 8, suburbs of Auck land. B. TONKS R. C, CARR MONDAY, JANUARY 22. CRICKET MATCH WITH THE ALL, ENGLAND ELEVEN AT ELLERS. LIE ON MONDAY, TUESDAY, AND WEDNESDAY, THE 29th, 30th, AND 31st JANUARY. SRAND STAND BAR, REFRESH MENT BOOTHS, STABLING, FRUIT STALLS. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to seilby auction on Monday, the 22nd instant, at twelve o'clock noon, The BARB, SOOTHS, STABLING, FRUIT STALLS, &0., &c, for tha Cricket Match to bo held on the above dates at Ellerslie. B. TONKS H. C. CARR MONDAyTjANUARY 22, PAPAICURA~RACKS. papakura race& refreshmenTbootii^ bar, b. tonk¥"& CO, HAVE" Men instructed to soil pfi Mo&» day, the 33nd ia3la»t, at U fcelsckj I QiVmi Stand Bat &n& R^jN^bmettt. Bctittl, fop the Hacea to bo-lieH. atl*aixikijm ou 28th 1 imwk mmmm km ■