hoped that the Jlabours of his j successor would be crowned with success in as signal a manner as his own had been. So far as he was con cerned, as a minister, he had always striven to be useful, and he had heard with great satisfac tion that his preaching had been considered practical. This opinion, as expressed by one of tho previous speakers, whether true or not, had struck tho key-note of hi 3 endeavours to bring home to their minds the truths of Scripture. It had always been his earnest desire to cultivate a hearty and cordial fellowship between the members of the church. Mr. Davies touched upon the progress the church had made during the years of his pastor ate and paid a pleasing compliment to Mr. Henry Barton, who had shewn him much kind ness on various occasions. After thanking them on behalf Mrs. Davies for their expressions of sympathy towards her, he concluded by saying: "I leavo'a noble church, with ample means, and you have a young minister coming to yon in the prime of life, greatly prized and esteemed by those from whom he is parting. Though your path and my own will now diverge, I trust we will yet hear ofjeachfothor." A hymn, and prayer by Rev. T. Hamer closed the proceedings of the evening.

INQUEST.—VERDICT OF WILFUL MURDER.

The inquest on the body of a newely-born infant found at Hauraki Bay, was resumed this afternoon at the Freeman's Hotel, before I)r Pliilson and a jury. The following evidence was adduced: —

John Henry Ho veil, foreman. Hub-Inspector Pardy conducted. Francis Angus White deposed that he was a mining' agent residing in Carlton-road. On 26th Dec. last, ho was at Hauraki with some friends, and while strolling along the beach on tho sea ward side of the bridge, he came across a Maori kit containing the body of a female European child, newly born. There was a rag around the body such as that produced. The tide was full in, and the kit was just floating1. Ho placed stones around it to keep it from floating- away. He gave information to the police. Sergeant Henry Martin deposed that from in formation received from Mr Uarew he proceeded to Hauraki, and found the kit and body as described by Mr White, and took it to the Freeman's Bay Daad House. A rag was sewn tightly round the body. On the following day he handed tho body over to Dr. Young for post mortem examination. Dr. Young, of Karangahape Road, deposed to receiving the body on the 27th ult. from the last witness. He made a post mortem examination. It had attained its maturity about 7lbs. in weight. The body was beginning to get putrid ; should think it had been dead "three or four-days. He discovered no marks of violence on the body, The head was of proper shape, not distorted in any way. On opening the chest he found the lungs fully expanded, colour, pink; floated on water when cut into small pieces; the inflation of the lungs proceeded, he should say, from natural respiration. He was of opinion that the child wtis born alive, and probably drowned.

The jury returned a verdict of wilful murder against some person or persons unknown.

LAUNCH AT THE NORTH SHORE.

(PER STAR CARRIER PIGEON.)

North Shore, 2.30 p.m. Messrs Nicol and Son launched, this morning, their new schooner for Messrs Goddefroi and Co., of Samoa. A descrip tion of this vessel has already appeared. The launch was a complete success. The boat is a little beauty. A large party of gentlemen chartered the p. 8. Tainui to-day, and went down to Motu ihi on a fishing excursion. The barque Rapido is still at anchor in Kangitoto Channel. Several driving anil riding parties have jnst started out for the Lake.

THEATRE ROYAL.

Tiie "New Magdalen" in four acts,dramatised from the novel of Wllfcio Collins, was performed last evening at the Theatre Royal. ■ The house was largely patronised by an appreciative audi ence, who evidently enjoyed the scenes and in cidents presented to them. The period when the supposed actions took place was during The war between France and Germany. Misa Dunning (Liugard) repre sented M'fircy Merrick, the heroine 01 the play, with her accustomed ability and appreciative ness of the springs of human action and of the motives which sway the passions. The charac ter of Mercy is associated with so much play and variety of excellencies that none other than a true dramatic artiste could successfully portray it. The remaining characters were not suffi ciently marked by any peculiarity to call forth any brilliancy of talent, as they were chiefly subordinate to The central personage. Miss Lawrence's " Grace Roscberry," was a pretty representation, and the "Lady Janet Hoy'" of Mrs. Searle, was rendered with possible near ness to the original conception of the author, in fact. Mrs. Searle gave to Janet her duo, and received the expressed approval of the house. Mr. Holloway made a capital " Julian," and the others fairly sustained the parts assigned to them. We notice that the Lingards,- who will carry away with them the flower of a good reputation," will give their farewell entertain ment to-night, when the favourite play of " Charity " and the last act of " Our Boys " will ho produced.

TELEGRAPHIC.

[FROM OUR OWJT CORRESPOXDEXT.]

RUSSELL, this day. SHIPPING,

Arrivals : Janet, Golden Isle, Speed well, Ness, and Champion, from Auck land: Cissy, from Portland Island ; Accadia, from Napier; Julia Price and Policeman, from Thames. Loaded: ELsi nore and Speedwell. Wind, S.E. TAURANGA, this day. THE TOWN IN MOURNING. Sir Donald McLean's death has cast a gloom over the district. Shutters are up in all tlio principal stores. The "Bay of Plenty Times" makes a touching allusion to the deceased, and appeared to-day in mourning. Wheat and oat crops are splendid. Har vesting commences everywhere next week.

DUNEDIN, this day.

THE TAUPO'S QUICK PASSAGE. The trip made by the Taupo is about the quickest on record. Her steaming time was 2 days 23 hours, 14 hours having been spent at various calling places. She thus steamed at the rate of about Hi- knots per hour. At Oamaru, a lad named Danscy was knocked down by a cart, the wheel passing over his neck. He died in a few minutes. THREATENED STEAMER COL LISION. Captain Carey denies any blame re the threatened collision with the Ringarooma, attached to him, and courts enquiry. Ho says at no time were the steamers nearer each other than a mile.

Dstgrmmsd. Suicide at Balolutlia- James Kobbie committed suicide at Balclutha, by jumping • into the Moly neux river. For some considerable time ha had been suffering from suicidal mania, and had bought poison twice, and at another time had sharpened a knife where with to cut his throat. Since he left his situation he seemed to have lost all spirits, and was continually despondent, but became worse through an accident three weeks prior to his disappearance. He was coming home from Tapanui on horse back,' when his horse fell and rolled over on linn, causing somefsevere pains and bruises about his head. Until Wednesday last he did not exhibit any signs of his determination. On that day, he informed his wife that he .would die by this river's bank, but owing to his having spoken in tho same strain frequently before, she did not apprehend any great danger. He would not go_ to bed on Wednesday night, informing his wife that he would" not sleep until he slept his labt sleep,and duringthe night he unfastened his shirt front, and remarked to his wife his heart was troubling him, and that his head was in a frightful state. At one time during the night lie beat his head against one of the kitchen walls. On the following morning (Thursday) he went to his bed room, kissed the children, raid wanted his wife to shake hands with him, but this she refused to do, and begged of him to sit down for a while ; he did so. She then told him to endeavour to shake- Satan on, as it was he only that was leading him to form ettcfc melt Ideas. He replied that he knew it was; but the devil hart got too firm hold ol him that time feo let him g'->« Efe c0n %%%& %m$ till the «$otoqo», wliea m*

denly he went to the back door, and called out " Good.bye, you'll never see me more." From traces on the bank he must have immediately rushed to the river bank and jumped in. The body was recovered on Thursday. The Blue Spur shooting case still exercises the police. The eldest girl suffers very much from- wounds in the hand. It is expected some of the fingers will have to be taken off.

The "Guardian" speaks highly of Sir Donald McLean's personal qualities, con cluding its articles with " If there is any .public servant to whom it is well fitting, there should be given a recognition of his services, and personal character, by a public funeral, we think the unaminous voice will say it is Sir Donald McLean."

(PRESS AGENCY.)

NAPIER, this day.

Sir Donald McLean's Last Moments- Sir Donald McLean had been for some few days beforo his death, so ill that his recovery was considered out of the question, but by the request of his family the local journals abstained from saying anything about it* as he was in-the habit of looking at the newspapers, and if he saw anything there about his illness it was a source vexation to him. On Sunday his life was quite despaired of; he rallied, however, considerably, and to a very early hour yesterday it was thought possiblegthe acute attack of iiis disease might pass over for a time, but about five in the morning the attack took a sudden turn for the worse, and at nine another turn, which rendered all hopeful anticipations vain from that time to ten minutes to 4 in the afternoon, when he died. He was^almost unconscious. He now and then muttered some words in Gaelic, of a tenor showing that his mind was [occupied with thoughts suitable to the "imminence of his entrance into a future state. He could recognise faces, but his brain could scarcely be said to be at work. His death has created a profound sensation here amongst all classes.

THE FUNERAL,

The Funeral takes place to-morrow, at three o'clock. Both Masonic Lodges will meet at two o'clock, and then proceed in procession at the funeral. The Victoria Lodge will take precedence, because of Sir Donald having been Grand Master of the English Constitution. The Masons regret the regalia lately arrived from England, is all in Wellington. The Artillery corps will attend, and the funeral will have some tiling of a military character.

LYTTELTON, this day.

Ship Oar&igan Castle Arrived and Quarantined The ship Cardigan Castle from London, 95 days out, arrived this morning and is quarantined. Thirteen deaths occurred during the passage, one being a suicide. Eight cases of cuteric fever, two diphtheria, and there are now two bad cases on board, one of cuteric fever, the other of tonsilis. All communication with the ship is rigidly suppressed, so that further particulars are not obtainable at present.

WELLINGTON, this day. CABLE CONFERENCE. The Hon. Geo. McLean will be the New Zealand delegate at the Cable conference to be held at Sydney next month. It is understood that the Government are averse to any large expenditure) on behalf of a second cable, and will decline to commit the colony to any outlay until Parliament have opportunity of expressing its will.

SIR DONALD MCLEAN'S FUNERAL,

Several members of the Ministry will proceed to Napier by the Stella for the purpose of attending Sir Donald McLean's funeral. Tenders are called for the erection of ;i new theatre at Te Aro. Sailed.—The Kate Brain for Auckland. COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS TO ISSUE PUBLICANS LICENSES, &O. It is notified that Collectors of Customs have been appointed to issue publicans and other licenses in the various parts of the colony. CIIRISTCHURCH, this day. COUNTY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS. The Ashley and Geraldine County Councils have resolved not to bring the Permissive portions of the Counties Act into force. The Borough Council resol ved to bring the whole Act into force. The remainder of the 'Councils deferred the matter for consideration until the next meeting. VOLUNTEER GRIEVANCES.

The volunteers here are complaining loudly of their inability to get ammunition from Wellington. The rifle shooting is almost at a standstill.

DUNEDIN, this day. THE SHAIIEMAKKET. In the sharcmarket the prices of Colonial Bank shares are 34s to 355. National Insu rance l~>s to 25s fid, Standard 13s Gd to 14s, South British £3 Bs, Bank of New Zealand £19, National Bank GBs.

THE GRAIN MARKET

has been exceedingly quiet during the holidays.. Wheat is out of the market, and quotations are nominal. Oats meet with a moderate demand at 2s 2d to 2s 3d for good to fine feed, and up to 2s 4d for milling. Barley for feeding and milling purposes is in improved request at 2s 9d to 3s 2d. Malting is nominal at 4s, but almost unsaleable.

TIMARU, this clay. LIBERATION OF SALMON OVA. The S--.ulh Canterbury Acclimatisation Society has resolved to liberate "5,000 American salmon in the Opihi river. HOKITIKA, this day. THE SHAREMARKET. Mr Learmouth reports: Just in Time, 15/ ; Wealth of Nations, £5/10/; Fiery Cross, 17/; Caledonians, 9/6 ; Hopeful; 75/; Kumara Water Race, £10, premium; Hokitika Gas, £6/2/6.

THE HERO AND THE CHARITY CHILDREN.

THE ANNUAL EXCURSION TO MOTUTAPU. ACCORDING to his annual Christmas practice Captain Logan, of the s.s. Hero, placed his fine vessel at the disposal of the various charitable educational establishments of Auckland this morning, for an excursion to the island of Motutapu. The trip was ■well advertised, and the invitation was responded to by close on 300 youngsters, who with faces radiant with expected plea sure went on board the good ship in charge of the authorities of the various institutions at 10 o'clock this morning. This trip is now looked upon as .one of the features of our Christmas festivities, and it is so thoroughly in apcordancs with the humane associations of the season that we hope that nothing will prevent its recurrence for many years to come, The scene on the western tec of the wharf, where the Hero was moored, was a very busy one between ninejxnd ten o'clock. The noble vessel was decorated with flags and evergreens for the occasion, and on the wharf one of the tally clerks' counting houses had been similarly . ornamented and placed near the gangway i with an intimation on it that the public I could go on board on payment of ss. each, :in aid of the orphans. Soon after nine 1 o'clock the children began to arrive, end Vy shortly after ten wm <& ott The

sky, which had be#n overcast all the morning, assumed a brighter aspect as the moorings were cast off, as if heaven afforded a smile of approbation on so lovely a spectacle. It was amusing to watch the different effects which the anti cipated day's pleasure had upon different children. 'Some were almost boisterous in their glee, and laughed and talked, and asked questions as if they could not do it fast enough, or ever be satisfied. Others were quite as eloquent in their beaming countenances, but not so demonstrative. These seemed to hug the keen relish of their enjoyment, and to be afraid of letting any of it go. A third class mingled a certain amoui# of awe with their satisfaction. They were rather afraid of the crowd. We have no doubt those will gain confidence as the day goes on, and will be as noisy as any on their return. The following children took part in the excur sion, the number not being quite so many as usual, in consequence of the fixture being rather later than usual and a good many of tho children being at home for the holidays. 120 girls of the St. Mary's Insti tution, Ponsonby, under charge of Mr P. Darby, with a number of lady and gentle men assistants. They were accompanied on board by Rev. Father Walter Mac donald. 25 girls and 19 boys of the Parnell Orphan Home, under Mrs Cameron, the matron, and Miss Pee. Mr R. Walker, the treasurer ; Mr J. P. Pierce, the secre tary ; and Dr. Goldsbro', the hon. surgeon, were also present. 66 boys and 36 girls of the Howe-street Industrial Home, under Mr and Mrs Stickley, the, master and matron, and Mss T. Macffarlane, one of the trustees. 23 boys of the St. Stephen's School, Parnell, under Mr Davies, schoolmaster. (Fully half the pupils of this institution were home for the holidays, and so absent on this occasion). Between three and four hundred of the general public took part in the excursion, but Aye are sorry to say that a very large portion forgot to leave their 5s at the pay place. No doubt these win rectify their omission on their returning, as the proceeds are to. be given to the Orphan Homes. . ;

[Per Star Carrier Pigeon.]

MOTUTAPU, 1.50 p.m;

All the passengers arc enjoying themselves very much. It is estimated that we have 1000 people on board. Captain Logan is treating tho passengers in his usual affable and cheerful style. Mr CoKswcll.jthe purser, is all attention to the ladies and children. The passengers are amusing themselves, and are in the best of spirits, 3.15 p.m. lirass band playing on the green. Kveryborly doing the lignt fantastic. Weather niagniiicent. Children being1 plied three times with ginger beer and buns. All sorts of amusements for the youngsters. Captain Logan is in extraordinary spirits.

THE AUSTRALIA'S PASSENGERS.

"We understand that a much better feeling prevails among the quarantined passengers of the Australia at Motuihi. They have now settled down to make the best of things, during their term of separation, and to avail themselves of the many facilities for enjoyment ■which the island affords. Fishing, and shooting parties are now made up daily, and as their friends in town keep up a constant sxrpply of the daily papers and other literature, they are provided with recreation both indoors, and out. It is not unlikely .that the recent howl at Dr. Philson will be made the subject of an official enquiry, that gentleman having lodged a formal complaint with the Government. One gentleman who was prominent in the affair, and who used very threatening language to the Doctor, is to be called upon to explain his conduct. While we are willing to give every publicity to the real grounds of complaints agwinst oflicials, whether Government or otherwise,1 we are certainly of opinion that' gentlemen in the position of Dr. Philson should he protected in tho performance of their duties, find that the Government is bound in the public interests to afford that pro tection.

CRICKET.

NORTH SHORE V. WEST END.

Tins match, which is thn first of the Backhand Challenge Cup games was commenced at tho North Shore three weeks ago, whon one innings aside was played, leaving tho North Shore il runs ahead. The game is being played out this afternoon.

(PER STAR CARRIER PIGEON).

North Shore, 2.30 p.m.

The match is just commencing. The ground is in excellent order, having been well rolled. The North Shore are going to take their second inninKS. North Shore. E. Burgess, b T. Macky 1 F. Wells, b T. Macky 10 A: King, b T. Macky 7 Recs, c J. Macky, b Cookc ... ... 10 Swanson, not out ... ... ... ... 1 Byes, 2; leg-byes, 2 4 Total 39

THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 1877.



$iThe s.s. Hawea arrived from the South to day. Passengers—Mr and Mrs Patterson, Mr and Mrs Harper, Mr and Mrs Cohen and children, Mr and Mrs Clay and six children, Mr and Mrs Hill and I children, Mrs Bnllen and 5 children, Mrs and Miss (Jollis. McsdameJ Caper and child, Jiraddock, Hroadfoot and two children, Edmonds, Wood CainfloM, White: Misses While, Hull, Ellis, Mclntosh, Cant Held, Bacon, Mills, Hopkins, and Beath; Messrs Kmcaid, Beath, Grant, Fair-brother, Regan, Si rison. Johnson, Norris, Funnicliffe,' Oownig (2), Wolfe, Flinn, Wood, Tregcur, Potts, Clark, Fen wick, McGregor, and 17 steerage.



PORTRAITS of Sir George Grey Mr Justice Gillies, and tho Mayor. Soo Bhett's Auckland Almanac. Price, ONE SHILLING. EPSOM HOUSE SEMINARY, NEAR ONEHUNGA, Conducted by Mrs. Lewis. First Quarter of 1877, will Commence MON DAY, January 22. Vacancies for Boarders. An assisting Pupil required. - QT. STEPHEN'S PRESBYTERIAN IO CHURCH, Ponsonby Hall.—The Rev, D. W. Runciman will conduct Divine Service as above on Sunday morning, the 7th instant, at 11 o'clock. TIXESLEYAN CHURCH, Pitt-street. VY SUNDAY SERVICES, Jan. 7.— The Rev. W. Kirk will preach in the morning, at 11; and the Rev. W. J. Williams in the evening, at 6.30. ESLEYAN CHURCH, Ponsonby.— Sunday Services, in Mr. Addey's School room.— Morning, at 11, by Mr. H. Ellis; Even ing, at 6.30, Rev. W. Gittos. ESLEYAN CHURCH, Union-street. The Sabbath Services will be conducted as usual in the Morning, at 11 o'clock, by Rev. IT; La wry ; Evening, at 6.30, by Mr. Carr. ESLEYAN CHURCH, North Shore, Devonport Hall. — Morning, at 11, Mr. Hogg; Evening, 6.30, Mr. Fee (student). TijjfEWTON KlßK.—Divine. Service at _13l the usual hours to-morrow. Subjects:— Morning: "Jesus Tempted in the Wilderness." Evening: " The New Year: Set thine House in order." T~ORNE - STREET HALL SUNDAY JLJ SERVICES, conducted by Samuel Edger, 8.A., January 7. —Morning: "The Well-armed Christian.'1 Evening: " Swedonborg on Faith: Its Nature and Power to Save." infN ITED METHQ DI St FREE U CHURCH, .junction of Pitt and Vincent streets. —Divine Service every Lord's Day.— Morning, at 11; Evening, at 6.30. TORIMITJVE. METHODIST CHURCH, -t_ Edwardes-street. — Sabbath Services :— Itlornine, at-11, by Rev. W. Harris; Evening,.at 6.30, by Rev. W. Tinsley. T3RIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, JLT Franklyn Road. — Sabbath Services :— Morning, at 11, Rev. W. Tißslcy; Evening, at 6.30, Rev. W. Harris, ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH. Tho ANNUAL MEETING of the Congrega tion will be held in the Church on MONDAY EVENING, Bth instant, 7-30 o'clock. ! A3 matters oE importance will bo brought before the CQngi/Ogfttion, $ fcs. atteaftance i% r^tiuestca*



/"IARLTON ACADEMY, HOBSON- Vy STREET, will' re-open on MONDAY, the Bth instant, at 9.30 a.m. Charles B. Andrew. W "ANTED, a first-rate General Horse shoer, a General Smith.—Apply Leahy, Symonds-street, Kyber Pass. . WANTED, a Man to work in the gar den, groom the Horse, milk the cow, and other general work.—Apply to Joseph Newman, Insurance Buildings. WANTED to Sell, a Singer's Sewing Machine, quite new, cost £11, will be sold cheap, as the owner is leaving for England. Apply at once at Mr. Martin's Wood Yard, Hobson-street. ANTED, a Housemaid.—Apply at Farrow's Dining Rooms. ANTED, at Tairua Saw Mill, a good General Shoemaker. — Combes and Daldy. WANTED, Apprentices and Improvers for the Dressmaking.—W. Rattray, 6G, Queen-street. WANTED, at once, Sailmakers. — Apply Donald, Custom-house-street. WANTED, two General Servants for the country.—Apply at the Waver ley Hotel this evening. WANTED, by a Married Couple, a situation in town or country. —Apply to Miss Col], Upper Queen-street. WANTED, a Second Cook.—Apply at once, Harbour View Dining Rooms, Wharf/ ' 7 2 WANTED, a few Working Men as Boarders in a private family near the Wharf; moderate terms.—For address apply to C. Darrell, Tailor, Wyndham-street. ANTED, a respectable Youth for art Onico ; must write well. — Apply by letter to " X," Star Office. . WANTED; a'General-Servant.—Apply Mrs. I. Barnett, Eden Crescent, three doors from Wynyard House. WANTED, a Girl about 17 in a private family; a knowledge of cooking re quired; no children; references required.— Apply at Lambert's Store, Ponsonby. W" ORKING MEN, Build or Buy yoxrr. own Houses the Borrowed Money by easy Weekly Payments, instead of rent.—For tho means, apply to C. Williamson, 3, Vulcan Lane. ANTED, a General Servant.—Apply Mrs. Spain, Judge's Bay, Parnell. ANTED, a Girl about 1~4 to 16.— Mrs. Grant. College Road. ANTED, a strong Lad about 16 or 17 as Apprentice to the Blacksinithing.— John Muuro, Durham-street. WANTED, a good Machinist, also an Apprentice.—J. Trenwith's Boot Fac tory, Wakeflcld-street. "^TTTANTED, a strong Errand Boy.— f? Apply to J. fc J. Dickey. WANTED, Buyers for Mutton, fore quarters, 2(1.; Legs Mutton, 3d.; Loins' Mutton, 3d. Beef equally cheap. — Hulmo, Butcher, (Jueen-s'.rect. W' ANTED, tho public to know that they can get the Primcst Quality of Meat, nt the lowest prices, also Prime Fat Veal. A. Carter, Butcher, Wellesley-street. WANTED 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 Fxhewood at the lowest prices. W. J. appeals to bis friends to support him in his new under taking, as ill health has compelled him to retire from the pursuit of Ida own profession. Goods Removed and Carting of every discription done An express to be had at the yard. WANTED Known, Gentlemen s Clothes Cleaned, Renewed in Colour, and neatly repaired ; Colour:; warranted fast, and not wash olt'. Dyeing in all its branches done at KSdgnr_ Dyeing and Cleaning Establishment, Wollcsley sti'eot East, Auckland. Communications by post promptly attended WANTED, to caution the public against spurious imitations of the Home Shuttle Lock-stitch Sowing Mac!lino. The genuine article, can only bo obtained in Auckland of J. V. Breda, Short Kind-street; or, J, Jenkins, Temple of Fashion, Newmarket. All others are counterfeit. WAN TED KNOWN — I have Just Opened 2 cases Printed Mole Trousers, which 1 shall sell at 7/(i. The goods cannot be equalled by any other house in town for less than 10/0. -SAMUEL COOMBES, City Clothing Mart, V.2. Queen-street. WANT XI)KI) K!ft)WN, that Samuel Coomboa i» making up the McPhiljj glogijonaugbt Check in IVlosgiel Tweed Trousers for 20s. The best value in Now Zealand.—City Clothing Mart,!)_, Queen-street. (iOV NTIES, Financial Arrangements, J Local Elections, Itating.and Public Works Acts, IS7S. See Brett's Auckland Almanac. Price, ONK Sill LUNG. WANTED" KNO WN, that you can get i nice Bows for Is. Fit for any Gentle man's wear, and if j-ou have no money jrou can have one for nothing, at the City Clothing Mart. —Samuel (Jooinbcs, 92, Qiif.c.n-strcct. ." WANTED KNOWN, that you can get Good French Felt Hat for 2/11, at Coombcs' City Clothing. Mart, 92, Queen-street. MAORI WAR, by an Eye-Witness. Sec Bkett's Auckland Almanac. Prioe, ONK SHILLING. WANTED, .Sqiiarers for a Million fe(Jt of Kauri at 2s. 3d. per hundred.—P. and I. McLeod, Helensville. WANTED Known, Garments made to measure at a day's notice if required, and at a reasonable price. All Tweeds warranted shrunk.—Samuel Ooombes. City Clothinjr Mart. WANTED KNOWN, who wouldn't have a Boy to wear one of Goombes's 2s lid Suits. WANTED KNOWN—Just Opened, a splendid lot of Men's Angola Tweed Trousers, wdl worth 18/6, but they will be sold for 12/6, to meet tho times. — SAMUEL COOMB KS, City Clothing Mart, 02. Queen-trees WANTED KNOWN —SAMUEL COOMP.ES having a large overstock of Alpaca, ana Silk Dust Coats, will sell those goods at cost.—City Clothing Mart. !)2, Queen-street. WANTED to Sell, a 4-Roomed House, in Hill-street, Newmarket, and Freehold Allotment, 28 by 100 feet. Linod and papered, good tank, well-fenced ; £100. Very cheap. Key next door.—Apply H. Kean, Thistle Hotel. ■ WANTED KNOWN, that tho 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 tho 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. ■\S7"ANTED KNOWN, that Samuel * v Coombes is making Trousers of the Mnsgiel Tweed for 21s. Warranted thoroughly well shrunk.—City Clothing Mart, 92. Qucen strp.et. WANTED KNOWN—That SAMUEL COOMBES is not selling off stock from 10 to 20 years' old, nor is he selling Bankrupt's Stock of any kind, but SAMUEL COOMBES is just opening1 up a splendid lot of Men's, Youths' and Boys' Clothing for Spring and Summer wear. Samuel Coombes has otic or two special lines he wishes brought to the notice of the public :—IOOO Men's Trousers and Vests, 27/6, worth 40s; a large line Trousers and Vests, IS/G worth 27/6; 500 Men's Sydney Tweed Trousers and Vests, a splendid line for working men 15/6, worth 25/; a first-class lot of Men's Tweed Trousers at 9/6, worth 15/8. Call early. These are all now gooda. ■"YSTHY buy Slops when- you can have a v T better article, and at a lower price, at SAMUEL COOMBES' City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. ""OTTANTED, Subscribers to Magazines Tv to know that they can have tho mintnors Handsomely Bound, ut a trifung cost. Music and other Binding done in best stjio. — WILL! AM LEYS, Machine ltiiler and Account Book Manu facturer, next, door to the Kvextng Stab Office., Wyndham-atreetj YOUNG LADIES' SEMINARY, SPRING VILLA, PONSONBY. Duties will be resumed on Tuesday next. 9th instant. Sep/n-ato Class-room for little Boys.— Entrance: O'Neill-atreot. QECOND PRIZE IN F. LEWISSON'S KJ ART UNION. A Valuable Diamond Set will bo sold much under value. Price, £45. —To be seen at Paynb's, Jeweller, Wellesley-street West. OA|iA~YXITD S of MOSGIEL i/%\W%.f>\7 -<Biinenit>) TWJ3EDS &t mil] [ wiees, Is. 6d.noryftrd.-i),MgjpttKJRSON, Draper,



BOARD OF EDUCATION. ■ ■ Meetings to Elect School Committees for 1877 will bo held as follows:— . . "Wednesday, January 10: Mangapai—2 p.m., the Presbyterian Church. Russell —7 p.m., at the School. Saturday, 13th January : • Omaha (Little) —2 p.m., at the School, Parua Bay—l p.m., at Kerikeri School. Wainui—s p.m., at the School. • Waipu (Central) —2 p.m., at the School. Whangapoua—B p.m., at the School. Puhoi—2 p.m., at the School. Tapu—7 p.m., at the School. Wade—3 p.m.. at the School. Maungakaramea—2 p,,m., at the Church. Matakaua—3 p.m., at Lower Matakana School. Monday, 15th January: Warkworth—lo a.m., at the School. Aratapu—7 p.m., at the School. Maungaturoto—6 p.m., at the School. Tuesday, 16th January: Waipu (Upper;— 4 p.m., at the School. Wednesday, 17th January: Port Albert—-2 p.m., at the School. Thursday, 18th January: Ilokianga—l p.m., at Herd's Point School. Fiji day, 19th January : Mongonui—4 p.m., at the School. Satukday, 20th January: Pakaru—6 p.m., at the School. Waikeikci—ll a.m., at the Chapel. Satukday, 20th January: Lucas Creek—2.3o p.m., at Lucas CrcelcSchool Totara—C p.m., at the .School. Albcrtiand North—2 p.m., at the Public Hall. Monday, 22nd January: Ncwtoii— 7.30 p.m., at School-house, Karanga hape Road. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. BOARD OF EDUCATION. A Girl's Training and High School will be opened at the Wesley College on Friday, the 12th January, 1877. Applications for admission will be received by the Lady Principal on the 10th and 11th January, at the Cojlegc, between the hours of 10 and 1 o'clock, and Prospectuses may be ob tained from Miss Stothard, or the Secretary of the Board. FREDERICK J. MOS3, Secretory. TENDERS are required by Saturday, at noon, for One Hundred Hurdles, similar to pattern .shewn at the Haymarket, to be delivered at Ruinuera before Tuesday, the 16th instant. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TO B U S II M E N. «. Wanted, Tenders for Falling and Rolling into Creek, three Gullies of Timber, each containing about 250,000 feet. C. A. HARRIS, Jlfn. Whangapoua, 30th December, 1876. ; T~O~ S A W V IS 11 S. Wanted, Tenders for Breaking Down about 150 Logs at Waitekauri Booms. C. A. HARRIS, Jun. Whangapoua, 30th December, 1876. XA RANGAHAPE DISTRICT BOARD. . Tenders arc invited for Earthworks and For mation of Streets. Particulars at tlia office of the Board, York street, Newton. F. CHERRY. _£?-& REWARD. —Strayed or Stolen, on o^ J_ December 25, 1870! from Mr. Gawk well's paddock, Epsom, a Dark Chestnut Horse, marked with collar on neck, about 15 hands 2 inches.—Any person returning tbo same to Mr. Thos. Stephens, Epsom, will receive the above reward. A LLEN'S B()WLING SALOON.^RofI .z__- up To-night!— Two Prizes for highest and second during the week. LOST, on ]ioxiiij,' Day, a Child's Cloth Capo.—Tho iinder will be rewarded by leaving it at the " 1 lerald" Oilice. JjiOUND, a Brown Retriever Dog, white 5 on Urcast.---AppJy on board the schooner Firefly, or at Messrs. .1." D. Oxley, Wharf. J^EVONPOHT.— To Let, a Furnished 9 House and Furnished Apartments, afour roomed Coltaire on the Beach, and an excellent seyen-rootned House pear Devonport Wharf.— Oliver Mays. m<) 7J<:T~ lSt7~Mary's Cottage, Parncll, JL lately in the occupation of A. V. Mac don aid, JEs<i. —Apply to R. C. Dyer, Shortland slreet. FTIO LET, two Furnished Rooms with use JL of Kitchen, situated in Ponsonby Road, near Newton. —For address apply this office. nnC) ~LI_T, iii^Nfcwlitreet, oil" College B Road, 4-roorncd Cottage, with good cellar age.—Apply to R. C. Dyer, Shortland-street. nnO LET, in Sheehan-street, Ponsonby, _fl a nifc Cottage, with never-failing well of water.—Apply to Sir. Lally, Ponsonby. nnO LET,'on Ist February, that large .JL and commodious Residence in Symonds stroet, opposite the residence of Thomas Russell, Esq., and now occupied by Miss Anstie. Apply to T. l Jeacock, Optician, Shortland-street. FOR SALE or HIRE, a 2 horse-power Horizontal Engine and Boiler complete; driven only a few times : suitable for driving a circular saw, lathes, chaff cutlers, or gas engine. Terms moderate. —Apply W.S., Star Ofiice. rnO"LET, a Shop aiuf"Dwelling in Wake- JL field-street; rent moderate if leased for a term. — Apply to W. Culpan, on the premises. TO 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, TO LET, in Seafield VieAv, a comfortable six-roomed House, with nice garden, trees in full bearing ; rent low to a good tenant.—E. C. Carr, Land and House Agent, Queen-street. T" O LET, or for SALE, that good sub stantial Freehold Property, well-known as Morris's Temperance Hotel, close to thoßemuera 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 bn taken at a valuation. Good reasons given for the proprietor relinquishing the business.—Apply at this oiriee, or to G. Mor rison on the premises. TO LET, that commodious Shop recently occupied by Madame Nelson, Albert Hotel Building:*.—Apply J. Stewart, Albert Hotel. FOR SALE, ON VERY EASY TERMS. TO SMALL FARMERS, MARKET GAR DENERS, &c—Blocks of the very best quality Volcanic Land, from Ito 5 acres; stone fenced, frontage to a metalled road, never-failing water supply alongside, well sheltered, and in gross and clover, but never cropped, about one mile from Onehunga, and in the middle of*Mangere llun, whore unsurpassed grazing can be had at very low rates.—Apply by letter " C.C.," One hunga. Post office. ■ FOR SALE, a strong willing Saddle and Buggy Horse, with harness nearly new.— For address apply at tnis oitice. FOR SALE, in a iirst-class position in Ponsonby, .4 largo Allotments, well fenced, and commanding splendid view. The property will bo sold at a low figure, and on easy terms. For particulars apply to Thos. Thorpe, corner of Union and Woilington-strects. 131 OR SALE, Mr. Robert Turner's Cot tage, Orchard, and splendid acre Land, in Onelmn^aj.also, the Furniture.—Apply to Geo. Sibbin. FARM at Pukekoho for Sale j ISO acres first-class land, situate midway between P-ukekohe and tho Railway Station: 100 acres in grass, and nearly all fenced, with ilouse and out-buildings thorepru— Samuel Cochvano and Son, Land and Estate Agents. IfUJR SALE, 280 acres superior Land, Papsrata, near Mr. Dougal's mill. No offer nearly eligible will be refused.—Apply J. Moran, corner ©racroft-street, Parncll Rise. FOR SALE, in Vincent-street, a -targe Building Allotment, 63 feet bySOOfeet.- Samuel Cochrane and Son, Land Agents, Fort HO PE OF AUCKLAND TENT 1.0. R., S.U. The Quarterly Meeting for- t'aa Election ant Installation of Ofiicftrw, and other business o special importance will bo held in the Tent room, Albert-street, on MOM DAY next, the Btl instant. All Ofllcers and Members arc urgently re l i quested to a«en& , I lh H, UUCttIHS,



THEATRE ROYAL. Sole Lessee R. J. De Lias. Scenic Artist .. N. H. Thornton. LAST NIGHT 1 LAST LAST NIGHT ! LAST NIGHT! NIG H T LAST NTGHT ! LAST NIGHT ! OF the . LAST NIGHT ! LINGARDS ! LINGARDS ! THIS (SATURDAY) EVENING, the Perform ance will commence with'W. T. Gilbert's Grand Play, entitled— CHARITY ! (Played at the Haymarket Theatre ovor 100 nights). Mrs. "Van Brngh. .Miss Alice Dunning (Lingard). Mr. Fitz Partington (a Private Inquiry Officer), Mr. Wm. Horace Lingard. To concludes with tho last act (POSITIVELY THE Last Time) of OUR BOYS ! OUR BOYS 1 REMEMBER, LAST NIGHT OF THE TALENTED LINGARDS ! ! ! Come Early and Secure Your Seats. Prices:—Dress Circle, -Is.; Stalls, 2s. Od.; Pit, One Shilling. fWIBERNIAN BAND. |g The MONTHLY SELECT QUAD RILLE PARTY will be given by the Shareholders of the above Band, in the Cook-street Hall, on WEDNES DAY EVENING, 10th inst. Dancing to commence at 8 o'clock sharp. Refreshments provided. Double Tickets, 3/0 each, to be had from the Committee:—Messrs. Ilaydcn, Dempsey, Sulli van, Dillon, and J. P. Lonergan. H. P. HAYDEN, Treasurer. : J. DEMPSEY, Secretary. T O R N E -aS TRE E T HAL L. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1877, Under the distinguished patronage of the Captain and Officers oi! H.M.S. Sapphire and Reynard, assisted by the amateur Ladies and Gentlemen belonging to the Order of Good Templars. A GRAND ENTERTAINMENT WILL BE GIVEN BY THE SAPPHIRE'S MINSTREL TROUPE, OR FIJI BOYS, For the Benefit of Me. Henry Winchcombe, who has been willing to assist on all occa sions for any charitable purpose. A CHALLENGE HORNPIPE will be danced for £5 a side, between Mr. Robert Russell, of H.M.S. Reynard, Champion Hornpipe Dancer of the Australian Colonies, and Mr. J. Winchconibe* from the Thames. The whole to conclude with a Select Quadrille Party, for which an efficient M.C. is engaged. Admission—ls., 2a., and 3s. The 3s. tickets only admissable to the Ball. mEMPERANCE VARIETY TROUPE. CONTINUED SUCCESS 1" YOUNG MEN'S' CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION ROOMS, Saturday, 6rrn January, 1877. Great. Programme :—Overture (Piano), Mrs. Hertz; Chorus, " Rouse, Brothers, Rouse," by the Troupe ; Comic soiie, "Louie Renouf," Mr. Cooper; Song, " Old Simon the Cellarer," Mr. Sceats; Negro song, " Oberdare," Mr. Smart; Song, " Beautiful Dreamer," Miss McEvoy; Double song and Dance, " To please you all is our delight," Mettam Brothers; Song. "Gipsy's Warning," Lady amateur; Clog dance, Mr. Heighten; Song, Miss Burton; Comic song, "The Picture Gallery," Mr. Hogget; Comic song, Mr. Plowman; Concertina solo, " The Hells," Mr. Cooper; Recitation, "The Bridge of Sighs," Mr. Brown; Comic song, " Tom Pepper's Advertures," Mr. Sceats. Admission:—Threepence. W. 11. SCEATS, Manager. ivr o t i c c. The 'BUSS for Symoncl3-strcct, Kyber Pass, and Grafton Road, will start five minutes after every hour. Will leave the Auckland Hotel punctually. Fare, Gd. ~ E. RODGERS, Proprietor.! rjpO THErREM^^A RATEPAYERS. PUBHC.-MEETING. The Ratepayers of Remuera are requested to meet at Mount llobson School-room, on TUES DAY EVENING next, .January 9th, at half-past seven o'clock, for Xba purpose of considering the desirability of requesting the Trustees not to proceed with tho (Jutting of the Remuera Road, opposite our premises, but to expend the rate payers' money upon the roads that need repair. JAMES M. LENNOX, JAMES RUTHEFORD. WAIUKU MAIL .JliaSig; A STEAMER *®s-e!^ES' OREGON, Will leave Onehunga for Waiuku as under: — Monday, 11 a.m. Wednesday, 12 noon Saturday, 3 p.m. Manukau Heads -.—Tuesday, 8 a.m. Orders to collect Goods left at Sibbin's Auction Mart will be attended to. M. H. ROE. "]W" O T I C E. AUCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY. SHEEP FAIR. To ensure despatch, Wagons must be ordered a Week previous. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. PROFESSIONAL NOTICE. , MR. MACLEAN, Dentist, will resume his Professional Duties on TUESDAY next. . Princes-street, Auckland, 6th January, 1877. moWN OF ONEHUNGA DISTRICT. In accordance with subsection 5 of section 17 of the Municipal Corporations Act, 137G, I here by publicly notify that a Portion to his Excel lency tho Governor, praying that the Town of Onehnnga Highway and Electoral District may be constituted a Borough, under the provisions of the said Act, has been prepared, and is about to be presented. J. D. JACKSON, Chairman. CABLEGRAM. (SPECIAL LINE.) Berlin, this day. Allen meinen Freunden and Goennern wuenscht einen vergnuegton Weihnachten und em gluecklich.es neves Jahr. , BISMARK. I. ALEXANDER Heartily joins in the above, and begs to recom mend his Well and Large Assorted Stock ny GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, BY T. RUSSEL & SON ROTHBRHAM BENSON DENT EHRHARDT, and others With GUARANTEES from the Manufac turers, BESIDKS HIS OWN, FOR Two-Years. THE JEWELLERY DEPARTMENT Is acknowledged by Connoisseurs one of the Finest Collection in New Zealand, mid ?..•> replenished by every Mail with the Latest Designs froiii Homo and the Continent. FOR THE COMTNO HOLIDAYS, I SHALL OFFiSS THE ABOVE GOODS AT R E DUCEI) PRICE S» iO EFFECT A ULEAKJuVCB OS1 SURfLUS STOCK. X. Alisaate, JSWELLEB UOHteEx-OBl.tENOlr THE GOVERNOR, Q v E ill N - 8 T X H E T, Auckland. A~~^WMM!f^ZJroWr, Two Frcmt Rooms, healthy locality. j.?ood view, 'Bus every lo mimiU-s; pa.fUal board if required.- Addresa " Ly' at this pgico, * C3IR GEOKGE .Cfftky *» .Kxplofia^ B«. . > a P^'™ 3 in Ausier*«•- H«j Brett's &wc& \m& Mmww* Price, yisfc SJiiJMrf^ ® y



B. TONKS. B. O. CARR TUESDAY, JANUARY 9. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. mRADE SALE of GROCERIES, OIL. X MAN'S STORES, CONFECTIONERY, &c, &c B. TONKS & CO. Auctioneers. TUESDAY, JANUARY 9. CITY MART. IN THE ESTATE OF MADAM NELSON. STOCK OF DRAPERY, MILLINERY, ETC., ETC. GRANT & MORTON « HAVE received instructions from the Trustees in the above Estate to sell by auction at their Mart, on Tuesday next, at 11 o'clock, lhe Stock in the above Estate, comprising— General Drapery, Haberdashery, Rib bons, Trimmincs, Millinery, Costumes Dresses, Underclothing, Hosiery, Berlin Wools, Patterns, Braids, Silks, &c. This Stock recently purchased in good condi tion, is worthy of the attention of the Tracks. . Terms at Sale. -^ WEDNESDAY, 17th, NOON. HOMESTEAD, ONEHUNGA. R. ARTHUR HAS- been favoured with instructions from Mr. Richard Smith, to sell by auction, at his mart (Land Department), on Wednesday, 17th, at 12 o'clock noon, A very snug little Homestead, of three acres, Orchard, Garden, Dwelling-house, &c, near Onehunjja. THURSDAY, JANUARY 11. THE REMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE, at the Rcmuera Yards, on Thursday next, at 12 o'clock, 40 First-class Fat Cattle, f rom Pukerimu 80 Choice Cattle, from Otahuhu 50 Store Cattle, from the North i Dairy Cows 500 Fat Sheep and Lambs Fat and Store Pigs. ' ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, JANUARY 12. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, on Friday next, January 12, at 11 o'clock, 2 Well-bred and Handsome Draught Mares, three years off; broken to Cart and Plough. ALFRED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17. THE DRURY YARDS. ~O EGULAR CATTLE SALE wfll take JLVi place on • Wednesday, January 17, at 12 o'clock, FOR SALE a Mixed Herd of Two Hundred STORE CATTLE. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAY, JANUARY 9. THE HAYMARKET. WOOL SALE: will,, take place at two o'clock on Tuesday, the 9th. January, for QAA BALES, mostly Washed Longwools* ALFRED BUCKLAND. JANUARY 16. THE OHAUPO SHEEP FAIR will be held on January 16. • ——— —— Those who purpose selling are requested to make their entries with Mr. Edwards, at the Ohaupo Hotel, not later than Monday, January 8, that sufficient accommodation may be pro* vided. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THE HAYMARKET~ CIALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and k? HIDES every FRIDAY, at 2 o'clock, _ ALFRED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY JANUARY 24. DESIRABLE LANDED ESTATE. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, on Wednesday, January 4, 1877, at 11 o'clSck, unless previously dis posed of, A portion of the Lamb Hill Estate, near Waiuku, consisting of abovit 800 acres of rich fattening 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 rooms; 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. X*T O R K~I~N~G OXEN. For Private Sale, A TEAM OF TWELVE WORKING OXE in good condition, with Bows, 5f okes, and Chains. ■£ ALFRED BUCKLANP. TUESDAY, JANUARY 23. ' AND WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24. REMUERA YARDS. THE SHEEP FAIR will be held at Remuora on Tuesday, January 23 for Ewes and Lambs, and Wednesday January 24, for Rams. Entries are requested to bo forwarded at an early date, that sufficient pens may be erected, and at the latest on .FRIDAY, January 13. ALFRED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10. WOOL SALE. THE undersigned will hold their Third Woo —Sale of the Season, at Durham Yards n Wedneday, Januiry lot, at 2 o'clock. HUNTER & NOLAN. HORSES"! HORSES! """"** FOR SALE, immediately on arrival, now daily expected, 30 flraWlass Light - Harness and; Riding Horacß, overland from Napier. HUN TE R'&arOLAN. "~ ■_ TUESDAY, JANT/ARylT"™" JXTN C T IJQN V A lIDS, FOR SALE, at th* Junction Yanla; on TilftSttay nojtt, 60 head Well-fatled Cattle 50 head Mixofl Store Cattle Choion Biffl Cam -wo monthsold, hs Oupm, out of gUbrthbtti Gait ifn R a^y Cows, Capyeai Ycariinge, &c, 160 Store Ewos and l^ixi'm 30 Store Withers .400 Fat SUattp, « s m\d Xs«aJj, :ft m the \v £ut&r*v Fat p.r s cv *!«nv. ?ijc§. &c,