released at once. There is no charge against the prisoner. , Mr Broham : I say there is. It is the custom throughout the colony to proceed upon telegraphic information. His Worship said this was so. His Worship remained studying the Act for some time, and then said, " I can go so far as to order the discharge of the pri soner." Mr Broham ; It docs not matter to me whether ho is discharged, or remanded to Timaru. Mr Rees : If he is remanded to Timaru, I can only warn his Worship that he ren ders himself liable to an action for false imprisonment. His Worship : I have no power to remand him, seeing that it is not a caso of felony. The man is discharged. The accused was thon sot at liberty, and the learned counsel and the Inspector of Police smiled grimly at one another, and retired mopping their brows. This was ;ill thejmsiness.

TELEGRAPHIC.

RUSSELL, this day. SHIPPING DEPARTURES. Tho following colliers sailed to-day : Maud, Thistle, Gem, and Leo, for Auck land ; William and Julia for Thames.

COROMANDEL, this day.

Union Beach : About 1851bs. of specimens are in hand, and more are looked for to day. . ... . iona : The water is decreasing rapidly in the shaft. _ . The Palmerston commenced work m tiie shaff on Monday. An accident occurred on the tramway to-day : a track broke away, seriously injuring a horse and man. NELSON, this day. TWO MINISTERIAL SUPPORTERS. Messrs Curtis and Sharp addressed their constituent- last night. There was a very poor attendance owing to boating matters attracting so Jmuch attention. Mr Curtis spoke in Strong terms of the waste of time of the session, by unnecessary talk, and lie thought the Hense should take steps to stop it in" future. Regarding Sir George Grey, he said though he was one violent, and per sistent in bringinggroundless charges against ministers, and was after very injudicious still he regarded his* presence in the House as a great advantage, and as liaving had the effect of checking abuse, and protecting economy. He strongly condemned the outcry against Sir Julius Yogcl for resign ing, and considered he was perfectly justi fied in doing so on the grounds stated by him—failing health, and private affairs. He thought the House should have voted his travelling expenses as the colony was perfectly well ..aware of his extravagant habits when they placed him in power, ami had no right to complain of him afterwards. He said lie spoke dispassionatety, and not as a supporter of Vogel as he thought the colony would have done for letter if it never placed: him in charge of it* affairs. Votes of confidence in Curtis, and Sharp were passed unanimously. NAPIER, this day. CANDIDATES FOR THE ASSEMBLY. The live candidates are still in the field. It is generally allowed that the contest is iiarrosved down to Buchanan and Sutton. The former represents the Opposition, the latter the Government. Both stand an equally good chance GREAT TANGI OVER SIR DONALD McLEAN. A great tangi will be held over the late Sir Donald McLean to-morrow, in which hundreds of natives are expected to take - part, tbc leading chiefs also taking part. ANOTHER JOURNALISTIC LIBEL CASE. Re the libel ease of the proprietors of the *** Tcleitmph," against the proprietors of the " Herald," in reply to the writ the *' Herald" pleaded not guilty, and denied the allegations set out against them. The trial conies off at next sittings of the Supreme Court. TIIE LINGARDS. The Liiigard Company are drawing crowded houses. They leave for Welling ton overland on Friday. A S^ak _le about Land—lmmi nent Collision. An altercation between natives and Europeans lias taken jdace at Moteo. The fact.-' are these. Maney has been in occu pation for the lust six years of a consider able area of land stretching from Moteo to Omahu, but the whole of this .land had not passed through the Court, but a small por tion of it, about one-seventh, known as the Tuhirangi block. . In this latter block Higgins last year secured a few shares, Maney holding a larger number. The other day tho divided interest produced a rupture' Maney caused a flock of sheep to be placed on Tuhirangi, which Higgius caused to be driven off, whereupon -Maney applied for protection to the native owners, of whom Ronata is the recognised chief. Twenty men were despatched to the ground to secure Renata's mana, and the. sheep were put back on- the land. The coast being clear, Higgins mustered a party of native., and the sheep Avere again driven •off. The news reaching Rcnata, he des patched this morning seventy men to,the scene to take possession of the land and to hold it. There the matter stands, and a breach of the peace was expected at the last accounts. WELLINGTON, this day. JOURNALISTS AT LOGGERHEADS. The action • undertaken by Anderson against Gillou is considered by a great many to be ill-advised, but great many others think the case a good one, and argue that if it was not, Dr Bullcr would not have taken it up. RAIN AND SICKNESS. About a month of dry weather was broken by a good shower yesterday. < The city would have been in a tight fix in another week* but for it. Sickness Qf different kinds is_ more prevalent than usual, especially diarrahoea. .MERCANTILE. A young merchant who has been in business only about eight years will go home shortly, having made a competence in that tame. _ , Mr Turahull, merchant, lias come back to the colony after two years absence at Home. ' - . Several colliers are being laid up here, the coal trade being a losing game at present.

[PRESS AGENCY;]

DUNEDIN, Fthis day. STREET TRAMWAYS. The City Council has accepted Proud fool's tender for the street tramways, which are to be laid down in Hi months. WELLINGTON, this day. THEATRICAL NEWS. Under the Bates and Howard manage ment, the Theatre Royal during,the past twelve mouths, concluded last night with a benefit to Mr Bates, who was presented with a handsomely illuminated address. He and Mrs Bates ieave for Sydney. The Lingards, Emmet, and others are engaged for the new season, under the Howard lessee.

THE NEGRO QUESTION.

(To the Editor of the EVENING STAR), iect. Tha supreme hoad or the I-^vipo^^*

between the R.W.G.L. and the R.W.G.L. of the World, is not whether the negro race should be admitted indiscriminately into white lodges, or form branches of its own, but whether the negro should be admitted to the order at all. \ou think that as a matter of expediency the R.W.G.L. (American Grand Lodge you call it) was right in its attitude. I think in considera tion of these facts you will admit that they were not so. The 1.0. G.T. stood before the world a3 a temperance organization, admitting to its membership all who would take its obligation, irrespective of sex,colour,or creed, as such it was universally welcomed. When the session of the R.W.G.L. was held in London, it was then learnt for the first time, that its' prof cssion and practice did not agree. Constitutional changes were made at that session, which, if carried out, would have remedied the inconsistency; the good sought to be effected was frustrated, by the responsible oiiicer failing to give effect to law, and professed principles. Finding it a vcx atiouslv tedious process, endeavouring to get the R.W.G.L., to act out thoir^professed principles, a section of the order, imdcr the leadership of the British representatives, re-organized the R.W.G.L., adhering firmly to the principles of the order, and by way of distinction called the supreme head the K.W.G.L. of the World. How the American rule will secure the practical and harmonious working of the principles or the order wherever white and dark skinned races arc thrown together, when in some good lodges, only persons of pure-white blood, (what ever that may mean) are admitted to the order, I cannot see, perhaps you can ? The R.W.G.L. of the World does not'scek whether he will or not, to exalt tho nogro and expel culture, but li the negro wisher, to form a lodge, to allow him to do so, and if the culture is inclined.to culture the negro, to allow him to do so, but not to force either, but allow each to please themselves. Yours, etc.,—I.O.G.T.

[Our correspondent lias neglected to comply with The .journalistic rule which requires that a bona fide signature shall be furnished in con fidence, but wo relax the condition in order to give those who agree with him fair play. Ho is quite mistaken In supposing; that WO at all misapprehend the relations or the R.W.G-.L. and its recent oil'sprint?, but we employed the term "American" to enable readers unversed in the mysteries of Templar dignities to distißßUish between the confusion of Kight Worthy Grands. We have followed the controversy through American as well as English sources, ami have no hesitation in maintaining that there was no widespread desire among the Americnn Good Templars to exclude the negro from the benefits of the order in lodges of their own. "1.0. G.T." acknowledges that admission of negroes as Good Templars was not repugnant to the tenets pi the K.W.G.L., but that the difficulty lay in keeping them to "their professed principles." Space will not permit us to again traverse the ground covered by Saturday's article leading to the conclusion that, the Americans were right. "LO.G/SVs." blindness to the reasons which render a doctrine of perfect social equality and fraternity, irrespective; of race or colour, un workable in many parts of America, the West Indies, and other places where whites and negroes have been brought together, can only arise from ignorance of the present condition of those countries. Our correspondent's deiinition of the principles of the it.W.G-.L. ot the \Y orld amounts to neither one thing nor another. If the negro is, in the eye of the Order, an equal, white lodges are bound to admit him, whether they liice it or not, or by refusing violate their principles and commit the same offence as that urged against the Americans. AVo are disposed to coincide with the American Templars, that a disposition to break loose from the parent Society operated much more powerfully m creating the schism than any love of the coloured brother.—Ed. E.S.]

HELENSVILLE.

LATEST SHIPPING NEWS,

[PER STAR CARRIER PIGEON.] Tin's day.

I scud tills from three miles above the Pilot Station, North Head. The wind is N.-, with a fresh breeze and line -weather. The following vessels cleared the heads on Sunday, with a line breeze, bound south Enterprise, Hannah Bloomiiold, and Isa holla. Wriglcy. There ai'Q no vessels at the heads.

LATEST.

[BY TELEGRAPH]. The brig Pakeha has loaded with junk timber, and sails for Duncdin on Wednes day.

The barque Ansell, ten days from Nol bou, has not yet arrived. Tho barque Drover loft Lyttelton to-day, to load junk here. A large number of natives are here awaiting tiie races on Wednesday. The entries are very good.

HARBOUR BOARD.—This Day.

THE DOCK QUESTION

A SPECIAL meeting of the Harbour Board was held this afternoon, to take into con sideration the advisability of deepening tire new graving dock. It was proposed by Mr. Cosgrave, and seconded by Mr. Boylan, that consideration of the subject be postponed to another special meeting on Thursday, at half-past 2 o'clock. Mr. Cosgrave said his object in moving iho adjournment was to secure the attendance of Mr. Errington, who- was unavoidably absent to-day.

Before the motion was put, a communi cation from Mr Errington was read, giving as his estimate for deepening the dock sft., the sum of £7024.

It being stilted that Mr Errington would require tour days to get the required infor mation, Mr Cosgravo altered the date of adjournment to Tuesday at the regular meeting. Tin's was put and carried. A further motion proposed by Mr W. 11. Kissliug was carried : " That the Chairman be requested to wait upon the members of the Government now in Auckland, in order to ascertain whether they will support a for further loan for Dock purposes."

Tliis was all the business,

SUBURBAN ROAD TRUSTEES MEETING AT NEWTON.

A meeting of the lload Trustees in the County of Eden, was held last evening in the Newton Hall, J. A. Tole Esq., M.H.TI., in the chair. The meeting was fairly attended. Mr Tole in his opening remarks advised the retaining of the road boards, as there would be no going back if the Counties Act was adopted. The assessment would fall heavily upon the poor man, as the rich man's house would be rated at less than its value, while the house of the poor man would be fully rated. Mr Suiter acted as secretary for taking notes. Mr Cherry wished Mr Macffar lane to state his views. Mr Macffarlano thought the Councils would be very useful, and although they would have large powers of taxation, they would nor, be able to exercise those powers without the consent of the people. Ur Purchas thought the Council would ultimately swallow up the boards. He did not believe that the Councils would long consent to exercise only limiled functions. Next session he believed the Act would be considerably modified as the" same system would not suit, equally towns and country settle.mcnts. If the Act were hung-up, he would ask, wnat was to be done with the Hospital and Lunatic Asylum. The chairman said they would come under the control of the Government. Dr. Purchas thought they should be in the hands of Trustees. Mr Aicken said there was a commission to enquire into their condition, Dr. Purchas was aware of that, and was glad to know that there was one energetic man on it, in the person of Mr Swanson, Mr Stewart wished to know if the axes would be less under Boroughs than under a County Council. Dr Purchas believed that the taxes would be Is in the & less. After some further conversation, Mr Macffarlane suggested the fol lowing series of resolutions:—" That in the' opinion of this meeting, it is desirable that the present Road Boards remain as they are for this year." "That it is desirable that the rating clauses of the Act should not be brought into operation at present." "That the members ot the County Council of Eden be requested to pass a resolution to carry the above into effect." Mr Suiter moved the following :— "That the County Councillors of the suburban Ridings be requested to take a firm stand in opposing the adoption of the third schedule ol tho County Councils Act until after the expira tion of the next session of the General Assem bly "—Mr. Macffarlane seconded, and it was carried Tho chairman said that Mr. MasenSld had determined to act with Mr. Thome, so that if other members kept their pledges, the Act would be " hung up." Tlie meeting closed with the usual vote of thanks.

BIRTH.

TEE —On the lGth January, at Pratt-street, Mrs. Geo. Tee of a son.

THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 1877.



WANTED, to Buy, a Billiard Bagatclo Table. State lowest price and where to be seen, to " A.8.," Post-office, Auckland. ANTED 7 a strong Youth,—William Burton, Kyber Pass. WAITED, 6 or 3 Pickroen,— Apply at Reclamation Works, Freejaaa^ gay,



Visitors to Auckland during the holiday, should not fail to walk through the Arcades The proprietors invite strangers to inspect flieir stock, though they may not imme diately wish to purchase. They pride themselves on keeping the largest variety of Carpets in New Zealand. Their excel lent workmanship has elicited a demand for their Furniture from Australia, the Cabinet Department being under the management of Mr R. Cranwell, whose Ion"' experience enables him to give great satisfaction.—Just Landed, Floor Cloths for Stairs, Halls and Rooms; Fancy Pat tern China Mattings, Linoleums, Carpet and Hearth Rugs; Pier Glasses, Walnut Loo Tables, Toilet Sets, etc. etc. Country Settlers should purchase at tho CITY Hall ARCADE, 5t as they can obtain so many of their requirements at one establish ment. A Liberal Discount to cash pur chasers during the holiday season at HOLLOWAY & GARLICK'S, Queen-street. —[Auvt.]



TO LEI1, at Onehunga, one o-stalled Stable, and one- 3-stallcd Stable, and two Cottages—Applyjo Mrs L George. T"0 LET, a four-roomed House, Gundry street. Karangahape iioad; rent Bs.— Apply on the premises. TO~LET7a four-roomed House in Brook vilie.—Apply at the Stove opposite Suliolk Hotel, College Koad, Freeman's Bay. !%{s_) rg.O~J-.ET, a six-roomed Villa Re "'L JL sidence, with detached Kitchen, e____ Gi , ouncl _ ) See _ well Jaid out( at pi . c^o nt occupied by M. Banks, Esq., situated on the Onehunga Road, third house from the Junction. Apply to John Hancock, United Service Hotel, Queen-street, Auckland. ' "\TORTH SHORE.—To Let, an eight _!_. roomed House; also, four-roomed Cottages. —R. and R. Duder, De. onportStore. TO LET, that commodious Shop with gas fittings and fixtures complete, Albert Hotel Buildings.— Apply J. Stewart, Albert Hotel, Queen-street. moTET, at Parnell, a large well fur .l. nished House—Apply to " K.W.," at this office __. . nnO LET, a nice comfortable Room, well _1_ siUrated.—Apply at this office T"~tjBE~LET ON LEASE, tho House and Shop at the corner of Victoria and Chapel-streets, now in the occupation of Mr. Henry Clayton, the most pr-ominent business position in the neighbourhood. Fixtures at a valuation.—Apply on tlio premises, rf.6~LET~ or for SALE, that good sub- JL stantial Freehold Property, well-known as Morris's Temperance Hotel, close to the i temuera Station. The house contains nine rooms, with twostal stable, and store-room and wood-shed ; freehold allotment, 100 x 150 feet, well stocked with fruit trees and 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. IjU)R IMMEDIATE SALE, at Morning- ID side, Lot 3, Section 3, corner of Great North Road and Argylc-street, partly fenced. SAMUEI- COCHRANE & SON, Land Agents, Fort-street. OR SALE, a 7-roomed House in New ton Road in thorough repair, beautifully situated; terms eaisy, — Apply to J. Davies, Junction Store, Karangahape Uoad. F" "OIL PR IVA T E SALE, 1009 CROSS-BRED EWES. ALFRED DUGKLAND._ "|7^OTrSAT_K"Mi\"Robert Turner's Cot- QJ tage, Orchard, and splendid acre Land, in Onehunga ; also, tho Furniture.—Apply to Geo. Sibbin. T7IAI.M ati Pukekohe for Sale ; ISO acres _8_ first-class land, situate midway between pukekohe and the Railway Station ; 100 acres in grass, and nearly all fenced, with House and out-buildings thereon.—Samuel Cochrane and. Son, Land and Estate Agents^ "|jT6~R SALE, in Vincent-street, a Large _!_■ Builtbug Allotment, GO feet by 300 feet.— Samuel Cochrane and Son, Land Agents, Fort t.rnct. If OST, yesterday, a Canary, near Albert- E.J st reel;.—Anyone bringing the same I o Miss Griffiths, Wclleslcy-strcct. will be rewarded. LOST, on Sunday night lard,, between Svmonds-strcct and Kyber Pass, a Dark Blue Cioth Cape.—The tinder would oblige by leaving it at Air. V'ounx's, Tinsmith, Upper Symonds-strcct. * . _ QT_L\YED from Mechanic's Buy, on the k_) 11th instant, a Brown Entire old Pony. Any party giving reliable information of or bringing it to Mrs. Scott's store Mechanics' Day, will lie rewarded. jk_?6T£ REWARD.—Strayed or .Stolen' o& .^ from Paiuiiurc, on 25th December,' 1876, a tall bay Colt, 3 years old; black points, collar mark on chest.--D. McPherson. _ TZ" UMEEAS.— Just Landed, ex Cantor __(.___ bury from Norfolk Island, the best ship men yet a. to finality, of this dolioious esculent. Apply at once to Adam Laybourn, Fort-street. im M I L -V I~L~X~C ____ MILS. SHAYLE GEORGE will be happy to receive her PUPILS on TUESDAY, the 23rd instant. QEAFIELD "VIEW..— Miss Johnson __) will receive her Pupils to resume their duties on MONDA Y. tho 22nd instant. Private Lessons given in Music and .Singing. /"•.LENSIDE, Upper Symonds-street. — \AK mrs. <_. i_o v ttu.'s Pupils will re-assemble on the 22nd instant. TnPSOM HOUSE SEMINARY, NEAR J!. ONEHUNGA, Conducted by Mns. Leavis. First Quarter of 1577, will Commence MON DAY, January 22. Vacancies for Boarders. An assisting Pupil required. :o_____~WOOLLEYnirom London and _LC_L Paris), Teacher of the Pianoforte, will resume her Lessons on MONDAY, January 22, 1577. Terms: 2 Guineas per Quarter in advance. —Karangahape Uoad, near Medical Hail.i TMTIIS. MlTCHELl^T^achci* "ofSihging, jJJL will resume her Lessons on MONDAY, 22nd January. Select Claas for Young Ladies on Wednesday, at Ip.m. Juvenile Class on Friday, at 0.30 p.m. ; Adult Class at 7.30. N E HUN G A YOUNG LADIES 1 School will Re-open on 22nd January. Vacancies for Boarders. MRS. MORRISON. T ADIES' COLLEGE, " (opposite St. S_J Matthew's Church), will re-open on the 23rd inst. , lyjj'ONEY to LEND hi largo or! small J-vJL sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LATSIUjEY, Solicitor, High-street. , "]V/rONEY to LEND-on first-class frec _.__. hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-streot. I IOrONEY TO LEND in large or small 1v 1 sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell, Solicitors. DRAIN* TILE, AND PIPE MANU FACTORY, WAITEMATA. W. D O W D E N Having purchased this Property, lately known as " Messrs. Carder Bros.' Pottery, 1 'ipe and Tile Manufactory," with the extensive Shedding and powerful Machinery, begs to inform the public that bo is now prepared to supply DRAINING PIPES and TILES of every description, FLOWER-POTS, &c, &c, &c Orders left with Mr. D. H. McKenzie, Custom-house-street, will receive prompt attention. * WANTED, a Head Waiter, a House maid, a Man and Wife as Bathman and Laundress.—Apply Robt. Graham, High-street. WANTED, two good Cigar--makers; also a Lad about 17 years sf age to learn the business; apprenticeship three years.—A. Pittar, Shortiand-street. WANTED to Sell, a Largo Box MangleT Mrs. Odium, Howe-street, Newton. WANTED Known, that several Girls will be in attendance to-morrow at 3 p.m., at E. Henry's Registry, Shortland-streot. WANTED, a Girl, to make herself generally useful.—Mrs. Tremain, Chapel street, between Cook and Wellesley-streets. a young Man to make him- T v self generally useful.—C. A. Calvert, Papakura Hotel. ANTED, Furnished Apartment. within 15 minutes walk of the Union | Bank.—Apply, stating terms, to *'J.P.,"at this J office. ANTED to Let, the Wharf Hote Restaurant.—Apply to Mrs. Moyle Wharf Hotel, Queen-street. WANTED, a respectable woman a Working Housekeeper, for a workin; ! man, where a few boarders &ra kept,—Mr. J



WANTED, a respectable young person as General Servant for a Country Hotel ; must have a good knowledge of cooking.—Apply to Mrs. Hollywood, at the Albion Hotel. WANTED, one pair French V'urr Mill Stones, 4 feet diameter.—" C.F.8.," this offlcfe. _ PT.O BAKERS.—Wanted, a Journeyman ; -JL must be a good hand. No> other need apply to Kollerson and Carlaw, Nelson-street. AlN___D, the Lady that answered P.N.s advertisement to leuivo her address at this office . ~XWT EYRE, Emusldlle_ House, Vie- V. © toria-strect.—3oo Linen Military'J"bwfcls at Bd. each. "T^TANTED, a General. .*3ervant>.—Apply V? to Mrs Brookfield, Onehunga. ~i"I7"ANTED, for Coyomandel, a Boot- V . maker; singlo man preferred.—Apply to Ireland Bros. ______ "-CISTANTED, a N-urscgirl for young child ▼ . rcn.—Apply Mrs. S. .Jackson, I.cmuera. W "ANTED to Let, two Cottages, one 3-rooms, one 5-rooms, and an 8-roomed House.—Apply at the Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria-street Bast, corner High-street. \~STANTED, a respectable Youth as an ? V Apprentice to the Baking and Con fectionery business.—Apply to James Leslie, Pamell. WANTED, a Cook for tho Criterion Hotel, Otahuhu, single man; references required. ____________ . WANTED, a Purchaser for a first-class Hoi el, in the Waikato ; steady business. Owner leaving for benefit of health.—T. V. i Fitzpatrick, Commission Agent, Ngamawaliia, Waikato. W~ ANTED to Sell, 98 acres of good Land, mixed bush, for £45, Waiwera, Hot Springs.—ll. Watts, General Dealer, top of Grey-street. ■ a General Servant where V 7 there is no washing; must be accus tomed to children.—Apply for address at Mrs. Hard wick's, Grower, top Shortland-streot. TTETORKING MEN, Build or Buy your ? V own Houses!—repaying the Borrowed Money by easy Weekly Payments, instead of rent.—For the means, apply to C. Williamson, 3, Vulcan Lane. _____ WANTED, Sqnarers to Square One Million feet Kauri Timber at 2s. 3d. per hundred, will bo let for portions of above, or in one lot to an eligible person.--Apply at once to Mr. Edward 0. Frost, Kaihu, Northern Wairoa. "WANTED KNOWN, that W. V 7 JAMIESON, J ON., has secured those commodious premises (corner of Kigh and Victoria-streets) formerly hi occupation of Mr J. Stewart, where he will be enabled to supply his Mends and patrons with the BJ.ST Co An AND Firewood at the lowest prices. W. J. appeals to his friends to support him in his now under taking, as ill health has compelled him to retire from the pursuit of his own profession. Goods Removed and Carting of every discription done An express to bo had at the yard. "ANTED KNOWN, that the Fitting Shop and Howe's Sewing Machine Agency is REMOVED higher up tho street, opposite the Police Court. Just Received, per Hero, afresh 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 (.'quailed either in principle or excellence of manufacture. Be pairs to all machines .properly done. Steam. Gauges repaired.- tested. and adjusted. WANTED KNOWN — I have Just Opened 2 cases Printed Mole Trousers, which I shall sell at 7/6. The goods cannot bo equalled by am* other house, in town for less than 10/6.—SAMUEL COOMBES, City Clothing Mart. 92. Quw-n-atrecfc. MR 1,1-.'L!- will resume liis duties on Monday, 22nd Jr.nu-irjr. Lessons on the Pianoforte, Vioin, and Singing, :; guineas per quarter. One h ssou per week, .._! 2s. be sons )•< Darn ony, terms afceor ling to time. Singing Cla scs attended.—Grattan l.'oad. w^vV A UCKLAI. D STEAM _'JV_^--£:___. PACKET COMPANY -~_i..____^ (L.MITED). FOR GISBORISE AND NAPIER. The s.s. SOUTHERN CROSS will leave for tho above ports on FRIDA V next. l!)th January, at t p.m., carrying cargo for both ports. W. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. c?ym®yw4^ "O OAIt D O F EDUCA TIO N. jr> Meetings to Elect School Committees forlS77 v.'ill bo held as under:— TUESDAY, January IG. Auckland East—At Young Men's Christian Association Rooms, VVelleslt-y-strect, 7.30 p.m. SATURDAY, January 20. Henderson's Mill—At tho Sohool-room, sp,n>. Faiunurc -At the School-house, 7 p.m. Howick—At the School, 8 p.m. Mauku—At Ihe Volunteer Hall, 5 p.m. WEDNESDAY, January 31. Pamell— At the School-room, 7.50 p.m. VINCENT E. RIO 18, Secretary. A RCfl HILL HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Tinders are invited for certain work to be done in the above district, All information can be obtained on application to W. STEWART, Chairman of the Board. TAKE NOTICE-Tho Valuation List for I he Arch Hill Highway District for the year IST7 is now open for inspection at Mr. Baxter's Stoi-el All objections thereto must be left at the Assessment Court on or before the 15th day of February, addressed to the Assessment Court, and a copy o£ every such objection must be left at Mr. Baxter's Store, not less than seven days before' the next sitting oi' the said Court. \V. STEWART, Chairman Arch ,'lill Highway District. f STAKE NOTICE.—The Valuation List JL for the North Shore Highway District for the year 1877, is now open for irftpection at the Post-office, Stolics' Point. Ail objections there to must he left at the Ferry Hotel. Stokes' Point, on or before the loth day of February, addressed to the Assessment Court, and a copy of every such objection mu.t be left at the Post-office, Stokes' Point, not less than seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. H. J. HAWKINS, Chairman of District Board. January 15, 1577. PiTAKE-NOTIC7_--T_o Valuation List JL for the Karangahape Highway District is now open for inspection at the cilice of the Karangahape District Board, York-street, New ton. All objections thereto must be left at the said office on or before the loth day of February, addressed to the Assessment Court, and a copy of every sncli objection must be left at the said office not less than seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. F. CHERRY, Chairman Karangahape District Board. •«^^_l|_S_3r BOARD OF EDUCATION. TO ASSISTANT AND PUPIL TEACHERS. The Training Class for Assistant and Pupil Teachers will re-assemble on WEDNESDAY', the 31st instant, at ti p.m., at Mr. Wortoington's residence, Hobson-street. •VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. GENTLEMEN~Ieaving AncldaM wishes to sell an American Stove, nearly new, £3; two Green Venetian Blinds 5_- x 3A-, 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. A RESPECTABLE, thoroughly conrpe tent person seeks an engagement as Housekeeper, town or country, where she conic! have her boy (7 years of age) with her preferred Highest references given. Open for one w*eek —Address " Housekeeper" Rev. Tinsley, Liver pool-street. "I" WILL not be responsible in future fo JL any Debts contracted by my wife, Kab Ei-brin.—(Signed) JOHN EFFERIN. rjf.o BE LET, cheap, four large Rooms JL suitable- for a Dentist, Architect, or other* —Apply to W. C. Dennes, Queen-street. mO CARPENTERS Wanted, Tenders by noon Friday next, f< Repairing, a House in Paget-street, Pansonby. Specifications to be seen at the office of Mess: Ballantine and Cammell, Queen-street wharf. Tjl O R PR IVA T E SAL! 1000 CROSS-BRED EWES, qij the run Jos, Haw?reaves, Esq.



„-__&*=_ mO IRON SHIP-BUILDERS. igaSgfe JL ENGINEERS, AND BOILER ■s^^^ss' MAKERS. Sealed Tenders will be received tip till noon ol SATURDAY, 20th January, for Building an Iron Steamboat, Engines, and Boiler complete, ready for work. Specifications and model to be seen at the Red office. Tenderers are invited to be present when the tenders are opened. .T. CASEY & SON. >TOTIFICATION OF THE VALUA JJ% TION LIST. TAKE NOTICE, Tlie Valuation List for the Newton District Board for the year 1877, is now open for inspection at the Toll House, Arch Hill. All objections thereto must bo left at the Star Hotel, Newton, the place of sitting of tho Assess ment Court, on or before tho Ififch day of Feb ruary, addressed to th* Assessment Court, and a copy oi! every snch objection must be left at tho oi'lice of the Board, No. S, New Zealand In surance Buildings, not less than seven days before the sittimr.of the paid Court. ROIJERT T. WARNOCK, Chairman Newton District Board. January 15, 1577. TfcEVONPORTHIGHWAYDISTRICT. TAKE NOTICE, tliat the Valuation List for the Dovonport Highway District for the year 1877 is now open for inspection at the Post-oiiicc, Devonport. All uDjcctiono thereto must be left at the Assessment Court for 1 lie District, Devonport liall, on or before the loth February next, addressed to the Court, and a copy of every such objection must be left nt the District Board Office, Devonport Post-ofiicc, not lesotlum seven <iavs before the next sitting of the said Court. OLIVER MAVIS, Chairman Devonport District Board. Dovonport, January 13,1877 v "XTEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GaL -Ll VANISED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED). Victor ca-street East. —FOR SALE— Galvanised Iron Tanks, Chimneys. Spouting oC all kinds. Lead Pipe, Sheet Iron, and all kinds of Plumbers' Materials. N.B.—Hichest current rates given for Old Lead and Metals. AUCKLAND MODEL TRAINING S C II 0 O L. Ix Uxiox wiTiiTJfK Society of Arts, London. CHORAL HALL, SYJIONDS-STREET. The next Quarter will Commence on MONDAY NEXT, 22iui instant. For Prospectus and full particulars apply at the School. JOSIAII MARTIN, Hci;d.Mastcr. X>KOSPECT HOUSE, HOBSON-ST. ji_ Educational Establishment for Younf? Ladies, conducted by Mits. K. Wright. First Quarter of 1877 will Commence on WEDNESDAY, January 21. Vacancies for Boarders. ME. ~V. B. WOOD HA M, • TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address : Care of Messrs. ,T. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Pupils al tended in town or country. January .10, 1877. "DUY RECKITT'S FRENCH BLUE, li.J> AND SKIS THAT EACH BALL Is Wrapped in Paper bearing: ihe name of RECKITT, as ita Splendid Quality has caused ;; host of Inferior Imitationc. Sold by all respectable Grocers and Storekeepers npiENJDERS for Delivering One Million JL feet Timber into Mata Creek will be re ceived by the Manager (from whom all particu lars can bo obtained) VVaikawau Saw Mill, until 23rd instant, at noon. _ COATBE3 fc DALDY. TO BUILDERS. Tenders will bo received np to noon on Tues day, the 16th instant, for the Erection of a Dwelling house, on College Road. Plans, &c., at my oftic Queen-strcot. IZDW.A LID MAI 10N'TCY, " "Architect. mO B U I L D E R S. Tenders will ho received up to noon on Tues day, n:\rd instant, for the Emotion of a Concrete Villa Residence i:t Ileinuera. Plans. &c, at my o(l!ce< <), icon-street. EDWARiJ MAHONEY, Architect. ' 17\ RADIO A T lON 0 F SCA B. EXTENSION OF TIME. Notice is hereby given that the time for re ceiving Tenders for Purchasing and Boiling Down Shcwvp in the I£ost Coast District, is KXTISNIAED'to the 10th FKUiIUAHY, 1877, before winch time amended conditions will be made known. 11. T. KEMP, Civil Commissioner. A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. •TENDERS FOR SILT PUNT. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, January 13, 1577. 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 tender not necessarily accepted. WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. •| fkS. REWARD.—Lost, on Saturday JLvF last, between the s.s. Hei-o and Wyrid ham-strcot, a Lady's Gold Chain, with key and ornaments attached. Finder will receive above reward on bringing it to this office, j WAR! WAR! WAR! WAR!!! WAR!!! NOT WITH RUSSIA, BUT WITH THE JEWELLER INFORMERS. In consequence of my being TXFORivtED OF for HOLDING AN ART UNION, HAVING BEEN FINED, AND PAID IT, m I PROCLAIM WAR!!! =©& There is no Law at present to prevent me from GIVING AWAY MY GOODS, which I am doing. Convince yourselves by Pricing my JEWELLERY 111 Every article of Jewellery in my Shop is marked in plain figures, and there is not an article in Jewellery that I wont take 25 ter cent, off, and some 50 per cent. Cash, and no Booking! A New Piece, ■ THE INFORMER WiU be produced in a few days, in which the " Disappointed Jewellers" will taka 5 their original characters, and F. 11. I' Lewissox will appear as PHCENIX rising from the Ashes i Silver English Lever Watches reduce* from, £3 to £0. r All Gooda in proportion. 9 carat Rings and Keepers, 63. each c Gold Alberts, 60s. per oz. Silver Thimbles, Is. 5 Locketa, 25 per cent, off 3> Jet (roods, 50 per cent, off Clocks, below cost — 50 Handsome Sets of Brooches and Ea :. rings, 25 per cent. off. ys CASH, NO.BOOKING. rs SALE TO CONTINUE FOR ON MONTH. g , ■ . 1 Opoe Nightly till 8 o'clock. Of '■■'•■ ■■■ lf\ H, LEWISSON,



! m HEAT RE ROYAL ENGAGEMENT Of the Young and Charming Actress, i m- RENA ! -®ft 1 The Irish Comedienne and Character Actress! Supported by FRED. MAEDER I Who will Shortly Appear. "XT O T I C E. ../Tlio Annual Festival of the Devonport Wcs lej!»n Sunday School, will be held at the Lake, on THURSDAY next, tho ISth instant. Steamer to leave the Devonport wharf at 0.30 a.m. Friends from town leave by the J) a.m. boat from Queen-street wharf. C. HOOKER, Superintendent. mO INFORMERS! INFORMERS 4! JL INFORMERS !!!—Wanted, Informers to inform the Public that the now addition to the Occidental Hotel will soon bo open.—EDWARD PEItiCINS, Proprietor. Q T. M A R V ' S. Teachers and Scholars of St. Mary's Sunday School are requested to be at the Church -TO MORROW, at 11 a.m., instead of at 11.30 a.m. R. C. DYER, Superintendent. FRIDAY, JAN UAKY 19. YACHT 'RIPPLE.' V I'UIE subscribers liavc received instruc .jL tiosiK to soil at the Rooms, Fort-street, on Friday next, 19th instant, at 12 o'clock, The-Yacht RIPPLE, about S tons, well found, with all Sail.-., Gear, Anchors and Chains, Pump, Dingy, 6cc. The Yacht is now laying at Mr. Bailey's Ship Building Yard, North .Shore, whore she can be seen by intending purchasers. SAMUEL COCIIRANE & SON, .Auctioneers. THURSDAY, 11 a.m. JAM, JELLY, TART FRUIT, HOPS, &c, &c, &c. Ex Bella Mary @ Hobartown. R. ARTHUR sell by auction, at lii.s Mart, y 7 Queen-street, on Thursday next, at 1L o'clock a.m., in Provision and Grocery £stab lishment, Ex Bella Mary, fi-om llobart Town— 7 cases Johnson's Celebrated Jams, lib. tins, well assorted JO cases do. do., in jars, well assorted •10 cases do. do., Tart Fruit, do. 31 cases Jam, all Red Currant 7 cartes Apple Jolly, and Gooseberry and Ras berry Jam 2 small Bales of Hops. tii ursdTyT"noon; hepburn-street. -household furniture' AND EFFECTS. R. A li T H U It HAS been favoured -with instructions from the Proprietor, who has left for Sydney, to sell at his residence, Hepburn-street, on Thiuvday next, at 12 o'clock noon, His Household Furniture and Eifects. consist ing of Parlour, Dining-room. Bedroolu, ami Kitchen Furniture, Giasa and Karthonivaro, Kitchen Utensils, a nice Suite, U picco.3, in blue Re;>, Pictures, a small DiniMK-roora Suite in American Cioth v a yoou Sowing Machine. FRIDAY, JANUARY 19. . FIRST-CLASS BIIOxVDWOOD PIANO FORTE, ELEGANT DRAWING-ROOM SUITE, HANDSOME MAHOGANY CARD TABLE, BRASS P>EDSTEADS, SPRING MATTKASS, MOROCCO COVERED CHAIRS, HANDSOME MIRROR, MANU FACTURING SEWING MACHINE. THE subscribers will sell at tlie mart, Fort-street, on Friday, 19th instant, at 11 o'clock, Piano, by Broadwood, in handsome rosewood case, splendid tone and full compass, with all the latest improvements; Walnut Drawing-room Suite (nearly new), in blue silk rep., :> piece;; a very handsome mahog any Card Table, Brass and Iron Double Bebstoads, Double Spring Mattrass, Morocco-covered Chairs, Fine Large Pier Glass, Rimu Washstands and Dressing Tables, Toilet Mirrors, Hair-seated Oouches, Inlaid Chest Drawers, Cheffon nierf, Tables, Chairs, Bedding, First-class -Manufacturing Sewing Machine. Also, in the Estate of M. Normanby— Stocl;-in-Tradc, consisting of Tweeds, Vcstings, Scarfs, Cuifs, Coilars, &c, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TO-MORKOW. FRUIT ! FRUIT ! FRUIT !J Ex AUGUSTA, in PRIME CONDITION. L. W. EATON WILL sell by auction, at Ms mart, to morrow (Wednesday), 17th instant, at 11, o'clock, 200 bunches Bananas CDO Pineapples 2000 Oranges 500 Limes 4000 Cocoanuts Also, 120 cases Assorted Fruit, ex Mail Boat, from Sydney. L. W. EATON Auctioneer. , . TOMORROW. SALE OF COTTAGE, &c., ONEHUNGA. At 12 O'clock. FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION.. ME. ROBERT TURNER'S Cottage, Furniture, Orchard, and splendid acre of Land, at Onchunga, will be sold on the pre mises, Onohunga, at 12 o'clock. Terms at Sale. georgFsibbin, Auctioneer. FRIDAY, JANUARY 19. ~ THE HAYMARKET. ' ; FOR SALE, on Friday next, Januaiy 19, at 11 o'clock, . ~. ■ A 3 horse-power Thrashing Machine. ;, ALFRED BUCKLAND. * FRIDAY, JANUARY 19. ~ THE HAYMARKET. El OR SALE, at the Haymarket, on Jj Friday, 19th instant, at ll" o'clock, 3 Yonng Upstanding Horses, fit for light harness, or heavy weight carriers 2 Quiet Mares, broken to carry a Lady 1 Unbroken 2-year-old.Colt. ALFRED BUCKLAND. SATURDAY, JANUARY 20. PAPAKURA CATTLE SALES rflilß froxt Papakura. Market will be hel( ,j J_ on Saturday, January 20, of about Oflfg HSAD Mixed STORE CATTLS rt\f\? Dairy Cows, Fat Cattle, Shee' Horses, &o. At half-past 12 o'clock. HUNTER & NOLAN. ,r- ■ 1— — -. . - FRIDAY, JANUARY -19. THOR SALE, at the Durham Yards, ( E JU Friday next, U Useful Riding and Light Harness IJqpsi ex f'tujtU, ironi Opotiki. At ll o'clock,



i • WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17. At 12 Noon, TO BE SOLD BY AUCTIQN. ONE OF THE FINEST T3UILDING SITES IN PONSONBY. K. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions to soil by auction, at his Mart, Land Department, on Wednesday next, at 12 o'clock noon, That Splendid BUILDING SITE, being allot ments Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4, subdivision of allotment 19, section 8, situated at the cor ner of Ponsonby Iloart and Russell-street. 100 ft. lOin'. by 111 ft., adjoining Opt. Dinin's property, and immediately opposite the residence of F. Quick, Esq., and All Saint's Church. View unsurpassed, extensive, varied, and uninterrupted. Terms Easy. - 7" WEDNESDAY, 17tii, NOON. HOMESTEAD, OMEHUNGA. n. a r i i-i v r XT"AS been fcivonrcd with instxictiona .ILJL from Mr. Richard Smith, to aril by auction, at hia us art (Land Department), on Wednesday, 17th, at 12 o'clock noon, A very snug little Homestead, of three acres, Orchard, Garden, BweJiing-house, &c, near Onehunßfi. Upper Syuionda-Btreet—A s^od two storey Shop and Dwelling, containing S rooms. ■ Abo, One two BtOroy Shop and. Dwelling, un finished, in one lot. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17. TOE D B U B V YARD S. "O EGULAR CATTLE SALE wfll tako 3S§J place on Wednesday, January 17, at 12 o'clock, FOR SALE a Mixed Herd of Two Hundred STORE CATTLE. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THE HAYMARKET. CJ ALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and k3 HIDES every FRIDAY, at 2 o'clock, ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAY, JANUARY 23. AND WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24. R E M U E R A YARDS. " THE SHEEP FAIR. milE SHEEP FAIR will be held at JH_ Remuora on Tuesday, January 23, for Ewrs and Lambs, and Wednesday January 21, for Ranis. 4000 aged Ewer, " «. (50!>0 young Ewes 2*oo Ewe Lambs 2000 Wether Lambs (>OO Wethers 400 Ram Lambs 537 Rams. Full particulars in future advertisemen . ALFRED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY JANUARY 24. DESIRABLE LANDED ESTATE. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, on-Wednesday, January 4, 1877, at 11 o'clock, unless previously dis posed of, A portion of the Lamb Hill Estate, near Waiuku, consisting of about 800 acres of rich fastening land. About half the pro perty is subdivided into nine paddocks, and laid down in permanent pasture;" Buildings consists of 12-roomed House, lately erected; Foreman's Cottage, with 6 rooms1; and all the necessary Outbuild ings and Stockyards. This property is well watered, healthily situated on the West Coast, within a convenient distance of the Auckland market, and is a desira ble Homestead. For leave to view, apply to MR. WILLIAM AITKEN; Or the auctioner, ALFRED BUCKLAND. MONDAY, JANUARY 22. SHEEP FAIR. rSIHE undersigned -will hold their First JL .Sheep Fair on. Monday, January 22, when about . - ' tj(\f\s\ SHEEP will be submitted for a \J\J\J . . . .. Sale. For particulars see • Catalogues. . Stock grazed £ree of charge from Saturday previous to.salfc. , -: HUNTER &~NOLAN. |; y d ■' - . .. ;;••■ ' -:-/- -■ ■■-(■.!"" MONDAY, JANUARY 22,. 1577. SHEEP FAIR. FT^HEtmdersigned -will: sell a$ the newly- JL erected Yards (near; Junction Yards), on Monday, January 22, ..: ABOUT 5,000 SHEEP, > : ' ' '■': as follows■:— 105. 2, d. and 6-tooth Leicester Ewes and Ewe Lambs, G. Gillard 100 Longwool Ewes and Ewe and Wether Lambs. G. Smales ; . '.-, ; 50 Young Leicester Ewes andj3 Leicester Rams. John Stewart ■ ■ ' 80 Mixed Sheep, A. McClymont: 90 Lincoln Ewes and Wether Lambs, T. B. Hill 5 Lincoln-Rams, T. B.Hffl ■ 140 2-tooth Longwool Ewes and Ewe and Wether Lambs, C. and S. Bari'iball 9 Lincoln Rams, 2-tooth, Charles T. Barriball 90 2,4, and 6-tooth Longwool Ewes arid Ewe and Wether Lambs, James Wallace, Ihumata - 90 2, 4, and 6-tootH Longwool Ewes and we and Wether Lambs, John Read 100 Full-mouth Longwool Ewes and Ewe and Wether Lambs, J. Loverock 120 Ewe and Wether Lambs', R. and W. Hunter 65 Lincoln Ewes and Ewe Hoggets, R. and W Hunter. ..., . ~:.- --400 Ewes and Wethers, John Johns ' C -320 Longwool Ewes and Ewe and Wither Lambs H. Dacte... __ •• '■■■■-*■ ' 310 LongwoolEwesaheL-Ewe and Wether Lamba sundry owners from WaHe 100 5-tooth.Ewes^by Lincoln Rams out of Leices ter Ewes, G. G. Walter 105 2, 4, and 6-tooth Ewes, and Ewe Lambs, D. White , . ~'.;'.- --80 2 and 4-tooth Lorigwool Ewes and Ewe ■ Lambs, B. Butterworth 150 Longwool Ewes and Ewe and WetherLambß. | Stephen Da Carteret ■ • * 40 2-tooth Longwool Rains and Ram Lambs, Stephen De Carteret * 48half-bredEwesand Longwool Ewe Lambs, Samuel DeCarteret. ■ -*«»» 250 Longwool Ewes, and Ewe and Wether - Lambs, J. S. Greenwood ' * > ■ 50 Pure Leicester Ewes, 30 ■ Half-bred- tewes, J. S. Greenwood r*»,;"-« i 6 Pure Leicesterßam Lambs, J. S. Greenwood 103 6 andß-tooth!Longwool]Ewes,.EweHoareetts. and Wether Lambs, G. H. Dickson 40 Ewe and Wether Lambs, E. Hamlin 14 Lincoln Ram Lambs and 2-tooth Rams, by Mr. Middleton's rams, Gollan Bros 300 Longwool_ Ewes and Ewe and Wether Lamba, J. M. Mook 95 Longjv-00l Ewes and Wether Lambs, Hirst - 43 Longwool Ewes and Ewe Lambs, Thomas Mossman ««*«w» 6 2-tooth^.Longwool Rams, James Wallace, 50 2-tooth Longwool Ewes, Whitford '"' r- *5 Ewes and Lambs, Loagwools. Charles Hill i< 25 2, 4, and 6-tooth Longwool Ewes W Wall P 30 4 and 6-tooth Longwool Ewes, jjlttgnan. 140 Longwool Ewes and Ewe and Wetbjr Lamba I Jos. Ooiidoi* 50 Ewe and Wether Lambs, Charles Morgan 100 Ewes and Wethers, full mouth, Stack and I Edlington 150 choices, 4, and 6-tooth LongwoolEwes,Reid P SO 4iid&Dl|son 6tiiel' ■*"*"«* I-** _ I 50 6-tooth Longwool Ewes, Thomas Reid ■ Jn 1130 Wethers and Half-bred Ewes, John Moora 6 Longwool Rams, John Moore , ■ 2S 30Ew©Band-Wetherß, W, MeEhvain Wo have Deen advised of several lots, of which I particulars are aot to httafi. I At'iOo'QlQQ^, r