NEW APPELLATE COURT. The House of Lords sat at a Court of Appellate Jurisdiction for the first time on November 21. The new Court consists of the Lord Chancellor, six law lords - Lords Chelnisford, Hathorlcy, Penzancc, Cole ridge, find O'Hagan—and two specially appointed lords of appeal, Lord JTUackbtirn and Lord Gordon. The lay lords are still qualified to take part in trials. The Court will survive dissolutions and prorogations, and may sit throughout the recess. CARDINAL ANTONELLI'S SUCCESSOR. Cardinal Simeoni, successor to Cardinal Antonelli at tho Vatican, is a fierce Ultra montane. A circular which he issued to the' Spanish Bishops some-years ago, was couched in the iierccst spirit of hatred to the very amount of religious liberty existing in the Peninsula. He demanded the res toration of the Concordat of 1851, and the forcible exclusion of every other religious faith than that of Rome from Spain, in conformity with the terms of that docu ment. It would thus appear that the Vatican intends to persevere in the Anti- Lihcrjii policy with which, since the Revo lution of IS4S, Pope Pius IX. has become identified. AQUATICS. In a scullers match for £100 a side, on Nov. 15, from Putney to Mortlakc, between Brian, of Shadwcll, and Cannon of Sur biton, the former took the lead after the start, increasing his lead to' the Grass wharf, which ho reached in 5 mm. 15 sees. At Unsc Bank, Cannon spurted, but caught ft crab, which incrcrscd Brian's leap. Ham mersmith Bridge was reached m'lOmius.- Ohiswick Church in lSmins., Barne's bridge 22 mins. lf> secs.j .Brian!.passing the ship at Mortlakc in 2(5 minutes 21 seconds with a lead of li lengths.

TELEGRAPHIC.

GISBORKE,'this day

N E WS.PAPEIi H OAK,

The "Herald" here produced a sensational extra last Saturday to the effect, that vrax was declared between England and Russia. The editor i 3 much, chaffed,-being made the victim of a hoax. Thursday's issue mildly announced that the report ha«i not been confirmed. The "Standard" yesterday, drew attention to the delay caused by Doctor Nesbittnot hearing the petition again3t the election in Gisborne riding, pointing out that noncompliance with the Local- Kleetiona Act, would cause three \veek3 further dolay. The "Standard" also declares Tologa Hiding Election invalid through gross irregu larity. A petition to the Governor to constitute Gis borne a borough, is being numerously signed, and will be forward to Wellington to-morrow. GEAHAMSTOWN, tins day. . THE TE AROHA SQUABBLE. The Ngatitamatera and -Ngatikoa tribes have had a conference, and drawn tip a notice to be published in to-morrow's ' •' Advertiser," forbidding the Aroha natives from using the Maihou River to ■ come to Hauraki, or passing through Ohinemuri on any pretence. Thia is a retaliation for lio'pata'K stoppage when going! to the Waifcato Lands Court, via Aroha, on Mon day last. People living to the southwards, strange tribes and Europeans, , "will be allowed'to use the river or the road. The Thames crew are backed to win the Champion Race at Nelson to-day. HELENS VILLE, this day. ' THE RACES. Maiden Plate.—May's foal i ; Rapid Boy, 2. Settlers Race— La Belle, 1 ; Belle of the Isles, 2. Pony Race.—Samson,, 1 ; Diamond, 2. Mnori Knee.—Blood, 1 ; Nupint, 2.' Hurdle Race.— Pukeko, 1 ; May's foal 2. UNEASINESS AT ALEXANDRA.— KINIGITES CLAIM AN IMMENSE AREA. General uneasiness is felt here regarding the present attitude of the natives, who now claim tlie whole extent of country on the west side of the Waipa to Waifcato Heads, alleged to have been given them by tiic late Native Minister. The County Council -meets to-morroAV at Ohaupo. Our member lias been requested to bring the matter officially under the. notice of the Government through the chair in an. Takerei Teran and party- are now here ■waiting the armval of Major Mair and Te WJieoro, who are both absent, from the settlement. NAPIER, tli'is day. ELECTION CONTESTS. The Resident Magistrate has now heard all the evidence as to petitions re the Comity Council elections at Cjive and AVaipukurau. At the latter place it was shewn by the evidence that the returning oliicer closed the proceedings during the day for. an hour, and made out an elec toral roll of his ou m. At : Clivc it was declared that only those were allowed to vote who Avere ratepayers belonging lo the Glive Road Board; -District. It- is generally believed that both elections will be upset ; for Col. YVhitmore represents Clive, and the second son of the Hon. J. B. Johnston Waipukurau.'

THE VACANT SEAT IN THE AS-

SEMBLY.

Mr Stuart, Mayor, lias retired from the field as a candidate for the General Assembly for the Life Sir Donald McLean's seat. This improves Mr Sntton'a chances considerably unless other -candidates come into the field.

THE TANGI.

The Maori tangi over the late Sir Donald McLean is postponed until to-morrow, owing to the bad weather. Upwards of 700 natives are in town to-night, armed with Government rifles to take part in the pro ceeding*. The publicans are doing a roar ing trade. A large church is to bo built for the Rev. Mr Robinson, who has, at the urgent re quest of the members of the Episcopalian Church, consented to remain in.Napier. Mr Ormond arrived in town last niglit from his station at Wellington. He leaves again for Wellington at the first opportunity. A Maori fracas, arising out of a land dis pute, comes before the lI.M. Gourt^ on Monday.

[PRESS ACfEXCY.]

A LEX ANDIt A, thi.s"day.

SURVEYORS WARNED OFF. Surveyors, while surveying laud adjoining the township on the west side of the river, on Tuesday, were ordered off by Te Nakau. One surveyor, Mr Stubbing, remonstrating, Te Ngakau significantly painted to where Todcl was shot, by not leaving when warned to do so. WELLINGTON, this day.' NO REPRIEVE FOR WOODGATE. The Executive have decided that, the '. sentence of death passed on Woodgate for the Blenheim murder is to be carried out, notwithstanding the petition presented on his behalf. Mr Stafford, of the filial of Moorhouse and Stafford, retires from the partnership, having been appointed Assistant Law Officer. RETURN OF MR JUSTICE RICH MOND. Judge Richmond has just returned from England, and will be stationed at Welling ton with the Chief Justice, and will go circuit from here. : , • ■--. SAN FRANCISCO MAILS. The Zealaudia, with, the home ward mail!?, reached San Francisco on January 10th. Tho City* of New York, with the outward maile, left San Francisco on January 4th. ' . . DUN~EDIN, this■ tKny. COLON I Al* %m%r OF i|, &&M, The directors of the Coloinal-BRKk m

the proprietoi-s, at a general meeting to ba held on the 31st inst., to declaration of dividend for the past half-year at the rate of six per cent per annum, and to increase the reserve fund at present of '£7500, to £10.000, carrying forward the balance of undivided profits to next half-year.

WELLINGTON, this day. N. Z. S. S. COMPANY TO CONTINUE OPERATIONS. The N.Z.S.S. Company have resolved to continue operations, and immediately to supply the Rangitira with new compound engines cf twenty horse power more then the present ones. FAILURE OF MR H. BENNETT. 11. Bennett, of the recently established Empire Steam Laundry, has called a meeting of ins creditors. Mr Stafford, of the firm of Stafford and Mobrhoiiso, does not assume the duties of Assistant Law Officer till March. The Manawatu County Council resolved to request the Government to grant free passes for members on the railways. I-lutt County Council resolved to make Wellington the head quarters during the first sixteen days of the present month. 32 deaths were registered in the city during the la.st month, of which 23 were children under twelve.

NELSON, January 17th. " Tiis Beg&tta- Junior Four-Oared Gig Raob.:—First prize £15 : second ditto £5 ; two miles. Eclipse (Pod- Nicholson JUowing Glnb)l. AVoiinca (Nelson) 2. Transit (Wellington Rowing Club) li. The Waimen and Eclipse went neck and neck for tlio first half-mile, when the latter gradually drew ahead, and oventually won by four length. ' Volunteer WiiAjjK-BnAT Race. — First prize, £12 ; second ditto, £3 ; throe miles. No crew could be got to oppose "the Danger, although there were four entrfes, but at last one came forward to make a race, which of course was won by the Danger. Tho Secret G-roun&s cm the Bar, While Leading-

In the yacht race, ths Secret, on completing half the distance, was ten minutes ahead of the Gannett, to which she had to allow 15 minutes, but on crossing the bar she grounded, and was passed by the Gannett, which was half-a -mile a-head of her before she got oft', the Claymore being about the sanio distance in her rear. The raccis not yet over,-but it is scarcely likely the Secret will regain her lost ground. The following was received from Mr T. Niccol this afternoon :—

" Secret was far ahead when rounding mark buoy. There was too little water, and she grounded for 40 minutes. Have entered a protest which "will be settled to night.—THOS. Niccol." The outrigger race takes place at noon to-inoi'row. DR!iKE. THE BOOKMAKER IN A FIGHT. There was a fight on the wharf between Drake, a bookmaker, and Taylor, a boat builder, when both were taken in charge and.locked up. TO - DAY'S EVENTS; — CHAMPION RACE DECLARED CERTAIN FOR DOLLY VARDEN. It is accepted as a foregone conclusion that the Dolly Varden must win the cham pion race, and bar accidents, there ran be little doubt ©fit. It is also thought that the Wellington Rowing Club will win the whole four race?) that it has entered for.

When the Star Club found yesterday that they were out of the race they eased oil", reserving themselves for to-day.

There: is little or no betting, though a lot of betting men are here. No one, however, ■will bet against the Dolly, except at immense odtlk One Wellington man has to Jjive five to one on the Dolly against the whole field, and tlien could only get n ponml on. Tho Champion Racois to be rowed at noon sharp. The winning pl.aoe is about two miles from town. Some of the crews are sore after yesterday's exertions, but Dolly's crew arc sound and well. LATER.—A LUMPY SEA INTEEFERS WITH CHAMPION KACE. 12 "25. p.m. About eleven o'clock a breeze sprang up which, with the tide makes very lumpy water, and it is doubtful now if the race will coino off to-day. c ,

There is some hope that with the turn of tide the sea may go down, but this will not be known for another hour.

Whether the race be run to-day or not, if run now the only boats that would be the Thames, and perhaps the Ullysus, but the Nelson boat and Dolly Vardcn would hardly live, and mauy of the rowers think it would be rash in the extreme to attempt to row the race.

Yesterday the water was like glass, and the race would have come oit then, but Captain Ross postponed it to give excursionists perßingaroonia an opportunity

of seeing it.

CHAMPION RACE POSTPONED

The Nelson Committee.have decided not to start the Champion Race before 2.30, if then, and not unless the six boats are pre pared to go. The original idea was to start at full tide, aud the Stella and another crew who occupied outside place, objected to go unless the tide was full, because they would otherwise occupy a disadvantageous posi tion. The Thames boat would row the race now, and the Stella would be prepared to risk it, but the other four agreed not to row while the water is so rough. There is a chance that in two hoxirs time the race may be rowed, but there are many chances against its.being rowed till to-morrow, chiefly because at. a mile there is not water enough to accomo dafce the boats. There is great dissatisfac tion amongst the boating men and others at Mr Cross preventing the race (Joining off yesterday solely they say to gratify Captain McLean." The day is lovely, but there are not so many people from Wellington as last year. There is a sad want of organization amongst the Committee, one saying one thing and others conveying an entirely different idea. The seems to be no finality of arrangements, and confusion is the consequence. The water is getting smooth, Volunteer Cadet Race.—Whalcboat, 5 oars. Three started. It was a capital race all through, the boys rowing a capital stroke and well sustained during the two miles. The Echo (Wellington) came in first by over a length, the Cutty Sark (Nelson) being half a length ahead of the Thistle, also of Nelson. The water is getting smoother, and the outriggers are ordered out.

RESULT OF THE CHAMPION RACE.

The weather is as calm as a mill pond, It was a fierce race throughout.

The Dolly Yard on took the loud, nml kept it throughout, but was hardly pushed by Timai'ii, never getting away more jthan three lengths. Ths result was: Dolly Vardon, 1 ; Timam, 2} Nelson, 3$ Auckland, 4; Stella, 5. The Kaiapoi gave up. Time, 15. 50. CHRISTCHURCH, this day. CHARGE OF EMBEZZLEMENT. Edwin Wadham, late clorkto the Heath cotc Road Board, has been committed for trial for embezzling certuin sums of money, araounting to about £50, vhicli belonged to the Board. ' The total defalcations amount to over £500. i' * HEAVY: -BAIN, i " . Vary lieavy mm fell several liquj-r last .night, flooding the ?ti;cets ifwmi places, Heyoi't* fmni sou'fchsm distneta vhs\v tlu>t> ITO^ :Ai(t;Sillil few

doing considerable damage "to the railway line, and private property. The weather this morning beautifully fine. Result of the Match- The heavy rain last night made the ground soft. The cricket match was re sumed at 12.45 to-day. Rose and Clarke, the two "not outs" went into Nelson's bowl ing slow, and Asliley's fast. The score was run up to 61, when Rose was foolishly run out in attempting to steal one for a hit to the mid-oft*. The Otago team is therefore 7b' runs behind. PORT CHALMERS, this day. SHIPPING. Arrived : The whaler Splendid, after a successful cruise, with 68 tons oil. Sailed : Tho barque Elizabeth Graham, with full cargo of wool, for London; and brigantinc J. P. Cainey, for Kaipara. TIMARU, this day. Much surprise is expressed here at the release of Roberts. The story told to the Auckland magistrate is pure invention. Many people here are considerable losers. Charles Diandfell fell dead in the harvest field yesterday. The flood is subsiding, but trailic is not yet restored.

THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY. JANUARY 18, 18T7.



LOST, on Nov,' Year's Eve, between SjTiiontls-stroot and Qnoen-atrcot Wharf, a Small' Prayer Book; owner's name inmde.— Tho Under -will be rewarded on leaving it at this office. __ , HARRIET DOIGE nee Harriet Bniley, formerly of Beer Ferris, address George Durham, Northern Club, Auckland. rj! HANKS.— I wish to tender my sincere JL thanks to Mr. Kirby, Mrs. Stuart, and nil those--sonic of whoso names I do not. know - who so kindly assistcdmy little bor on Tuesday ovoninjT.at the time of the Mount Kdeii accident. SAMUEL CLAKKK, Albert-street, Newton. Any Claims against s.s. 'Lalla T?oohk,' for not, proceeding to Coromandcl on account of attend ing on the barque GJonlora, to be sent in at once or they will not be recognised. J. EDWARDS. PAPAKURA ANNUAL RACES. ANNIVERSARY DAY, MONDAY, January 20, 1877. - ■ 1. HANDICAP HUBDLE RACE, of 30 soys., Becond horse to receive 10 soys. from the stakes. Twice round the course, over eight flights of hurdles. Nomination, I 1 sow; ac ceptance, 2 soys. 2. PAPAKUIIA HANDICAP, of 100 soys.; 20 soys. to the second, and 10 soys. to the third horse, out of the stakes. Distance, 2 miles. Nomination, 2 soys.; acceptance, 3 soys. ; and 2 soys. at the post. Closed lth inst. 3. PONY RACE, of 10 soys.; one mile and a distance; for ponies 14 hands 2 inches and under: top weight, 10.5t.; 7H>3. allowed for every inch under: entrance, 1 soy. 4. LADIES' PURSE, of 20 soys; entrance, 2 soys. each ; welter weight for age ; gentle men riders ; distance, 1J miles. 5. RAILWAY STAKES (HANDICAP) of 30 soys.; second horse to receive 5 soys. from the stakes; entrance, 2 soys.; acceptance, '1 soys.; weights to b« declared immediately after the Papakura Handicap ; distance, one ' mile and a distance. C HACK RACE, of 10 soys.; entrance, 1 soy.; catch weights; distance, once round the course; winner to be sold for 20 soys. imme diately after the race; surplus (if any) to go to the race fund. 7. CONSOLATION HANDICAP, of 15 soys.; once round the course; entrance, 1 soy.; acceptance, 1 soy. 1. To be run under the Auckland Racing Club i Rulesl, j 2. Cienoral entries to be made to (lie Secretary, i at his oflice. Sliorl land-street, Auckland; or to Mr. O. A. Calvcrt, at the Papnkura Hotel, on TUESDAY, (he 23rd January, 1877, at 8 o'clock p.m. Acceptances, wlitc not otherwise speci- I lied, to be made, by 1 o'clock p.m. on Ibc course. 3. Five per cent, will he deducted from the jjfross of all monies p.iid, in accordance) with the programmes tor expenses. t. Quulilioation fee. 2 govs. each, except for Pony, Hurdle, and Hack lfaee, for which 1 soy. will qualify. WM. PWUCIVAL, SoorMary NIT E D O R l/E R 0 F FR E E TEMPLARS. The Members of the Hick and General Benefit Society i-f the, above Order, will hold their Annual Conversazione? and J3u.1l ill the Lome street Hall, on MONDAY, 2!)i,h January, 1577.' Chair to be taken at 8 o'clock p.m. Dancing to commence at half-past 9 o'clock. Tickets, 2*. 6d. each. "VV. T. Donald, M.C. I. N. HUNT, Secretary. . CROWN PRINCESS GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED), j - TAKE NOTICE, that an Extraordinary General Meeting of the Crown Princess Gold Mining Company (Limited) will be held at the oflicc of the Company, Bank Buildings, Auck land, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon of TUESDAY, 30th day of January, 1877. Business: To consider the position of the Company's affairs, and, if deemed advisable, to pass a Special Resolution requiring the Com pany to be wound up voluntarily. By order. 11. W. HEATH, Secretary. PRINCESS GOLD MINING \J COMPANY (LIMITED), i A Call (the tenth) of One .Shilling per Share has this day been made on the Capital of the above-named Company, payable to the Secre tary, at the Registered Ollice of the Company, Bank Buildings, Auckland, on or before the sth day of February, 1577. H. W. HEATH. Secretary. Auckland, January 15,1877. TF DE N TEItII AC E HIGHWAY Jli DISTRICT. TAKE NOTICE.—The Valuation List for the above Di.trict is now open for inspection at the o/hV.o of W. J. Suiter & Co. All objections thereto must be left at Messrs. Suiter & Co.'s office on or before the 15th day of February, addressed to tho Assessment Court, and a copy of every such objection must be left at W. j. Suitor & Co.'s Office, not less than seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. W. J. SUITER, . Chairman. MOUNT EDEN HIGH-WAY DISTRICT. The Valuation L'st for the above District for the year 1877 is now open for inspection at Mr. Hedley's Store, Mount &den Road. AH objections thereto must be left at tho Assessment Court for the District, on or before the loth February next, addressed to the Assess ment Court, and a copy of any such objection must be left at the office of the Collector for tho District, Mr. E. C. Carr, No. 129, Queen-street, Auckland, not less than seven days before the next sitting of tho said Court. T. THOMPSON, Chairman. Mount Eden, January 15, 1877. WANTED, a Cook.—Apply at the Harbour View Dining Rooms, ~\ XT ANTED, a goo-1 plain Cook.—Apply v T at Farrow's Dining Rooms. ANTED, a Girl, to.assbtiß housework.-- McSaughj-ou, Butcher, Victoria-street. '. WANTED, a Barmaid ; also, General Servant for Coromandel, au<l an expe rienced Nursogirl. Several young j<irls waiting employment,— E, Henry's Registry.- shortland. etreet, "ANTED, T^cmalo Cqok~lmT~N«^o" git'l fot1 city gentlemen's families ; a Ploughman; and situations are wanted by several good servants.—Hannaford's Registry, Queen-street. WANTED7£SOO on Freehold city pro perty.— 11. Partington, House and Land Agent, Btiohbury's Buildings. '■',' FOUND, yesterday, near. Kauuitoto, a Kauri Loir.—Apply to G. Q'J3rlen> Custom* House Hotel, i ovt-atfcet, - "^nff"ANTKD, ,i liogpoctftlilo: Ctirf^bout



WANTED, a Coachsmith-, - must l»e r good workman.—Apply Royal Standart Carriage Factory, TJurham-street. "West. ANTED, a smart active Boy.—M. Brearley, Butcher, Wakeflcld-st'rcet. ANTED, to Pnrchass a Secmid-liand Four-wheeled Pony Phaston.—Address particulars " W.M." ANTED, USirong useful Girl, where another is kept.—Mrs. W. T. Ball. Mount Eden Road. WANTED, a good General Servant ; washing given out.—Apply Mrs Samuel Brown, Shortlnitd Crescent. "T^ANTED, 6 oTs at the V V Recloniation Works, Freeman's Bay, at S o'clock to-morrow morning. WANTED, a Boy, one acoustomed to tho Butchering.—Apply to Mr. Reeves, Butcher, Ilobsoiv-street. WANTED, a General Servant.—Apply MrsJ Maxwell,' Domaih-strcot, Grafton Road. . ! ANTEDr a Btiildingr Plot in a good situation, suitable for a Villa Residence. Apply Mr. Palton, 40, Insnraneo Buildijis". W ANTED Everybody to know tliat on Saturday nights Fore-quarters Mutton, 2d.; Legs find ljoina Mutton, 3d.; Boiliji^ Jsccl\ 3d.: Sausiiyes and Chops, Id.; Corned Beef, 3d. —Hulm'i, Butclicr, Quecn-nl-rcet; W~ ANTED,: by a respcctaltle 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 Ofllce. W" to Buy, a KiHiiy;il Ilngatelc Table. State lowest price and where to bo seen, to "A.8.," Post-oflioe,:-Auckland. W^kNTED : to'Let, the-Wharf Hotel licstaurant.— Apply to Mr. Moylo. Wharf Hotel, (Juecu-street^ WANTED, one pair French-T>im- Mill Stones, 1 feet diameter.—" C.F.8.," this pflicc. W""e'YKE, Enniskilfen ECouse, Vic e toria-strcet.—3oo Linen Military Towels at. Bd. each. WANTED, a respectable Youth as an Apprentice to the Baking and Con fectionery business.— Appiy to James Leslie, Parne'U. , ANTED; ft'Pitrchnser for a lirfet-class Hotel, In the Waikato ; steady business. Owner leaving for benefit of health.—T. V. Fitzpalrick, Commission Agent, Nguruawahin, Walfcato.' . W^ ANTED : KNOWN,. John Kimtke, Baker and Confectioner, having secured those premises lately occupied by Mr. Wood wood, in Karansahspo Jtoinl, and hems about to commence business in tho.abovd line on Monday next, liojie.-i by strict itttQiitkin to business to merit a fair .--have of public pntron- OKC. Hot Rolls every 1.-.orr.ir,^ ■•'.r, 7 o'clock. J. IC. likewise bojss to inform the Hebrew;com mum'tyof Anckiatwl anditßTirauity. thai having had great experience in the lnjnuifhctliro of Passover Brpnd, both in Adoirtidn aiitl'Mci bournc, ho will wait on them for orders, which will be executed with all cure and attention. W~ ANTED KN OWN, that you can get Good French Felt Hat for 2/11, at Coombes' City Olbl.hiriK Mart. 512. Qup.en-stre.o.t,. WANTED, a (ionenil Servant where there, is no washing; must be accus tomed to children.—Apply for address at Mrs. Hard wick's, Grower, top Shortland-strcet;. WORKING MEN, Build or Buy your own Houses!—repaying the Borrowed Money by easy Weekly Payments, instead of rent.—For the menus, apply to C Williamson, 3, Vulcan Lane. WANTED, Smiarcra to Square One Million feet Kauri Timber at 2s. 3d. per hundred, will be let for portions of above, or in one lot to an eligible person.--Apply at once to Mr. Edward C. Frost, Ivaihn, Northern Wairoa. W' AN TED ICN O WN, that W. JAMHfiSGN, .lux., Ims secured those cojnmodtous premises (corner of High and Victoria-streets) formerly in occupation of Mr J. Stewart, where he will he enabled to supply his friends and patrons with the BEST Coat, and Fikewoop at tho lowest prices. W. J. appeals to his friends to support him iii his new under taking, as ill health has compelled him to retire, from the pursuit of his own profession, ffoods Removed and Carting of every fliscriytiondono An express lo be had at the yard. WANTED KNOWN, that the Mttiug Shop and llovve.'s Sowing Machine Agency is REMOVED higher rip the street, oppoiite the Police Court. Just, I'eeeived, per Hero, a fresh shipment of Domestic and Leather Machines. These machines, as made by tho Original Inventor of the. Sewing M-ichinc (1314 as Howe, jui).), have never yet been equalled either in principle or excellence of miinnfitojture. Jte: pairs to all machines properly done. Steam Ga'isr.s repaired. tawlM. and a.<UuHtc.(i, ANTED Known, Uuiitleineii;s Clothes Cleaned, Koriewed in Colour, and neatly repaired; Colouva warranted fust, and not wash oir. JJyciriy: in all its branches done at Kdgtvr's Dycins^.aiid Cleaning Eatablishment, Welle.iley strcet -"^f»st, Auckland. Communications by post promptly attended WHY buy Slops when you can have a better article, and at a lower price, at SAMUEL COOMBKS1 City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. Wanted" ~~ known — i have" JiTst Opened 2 oases Printed Mole Trousers, which I shall sell at 7/6. The goods cannot, bo equalled by any other house in town for less than 10/fi.-SAMUEL COOMBES, City Clothing Mart, 92. Queen-street. Tji LL ERS LI E GA R DENS. MONDAY, JANUARY 29. The Proprietor announces the following List of Prizes to be competed, for on the 2'jth ins.t, !— Milk Rack Handicap, open to all.—l3t prize, -~; 2nd, —; entrance, ss. Maiden Race, 159 y,ards.—lst prize, —; 2nd, • -; entrance; os. L 150 Yards Race.—lst prize, —; 2nd, —; en trance, ss. . Gymxastio Competition.—-Ist prize, £5: 2nd &>; 3rd, £1. Sach Race. ' Stoxs axd Bucket llxVdß. Greasy Pole. — Pig Hunt, Boys' Race. Other events wiil bo got up on tho ground. Entries for tho Milo. Maiden, and 150 Yards Race, with name, colours, and money, will be received by the Secretary, at the Occidental Hotel, till Saturday, 20th inst JAMES A. BUOWN, Secretary. TO B U I L D E R S. Tenders will be received no to noon on Tues day, the 16th instant, for tho lirection of a Dwßllmg-honso on College ]load. Plans, &c, at my ofiio ' Quecu-strf.ot, Ein^ARD MAHOXEY, A:roliiteet. mO BUILDERS. Tenders wiil be received up to noon on Tues day, 2-h'd instant, for the Erection of a Concrete Villa Residence at Itemuera. Plans, &c, at m.v oliice- Q'teen-strcet. ' EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. ■gRADIGATION OF SCAB. EXTENSION OF TI*UD. Notice is hereby given that the time for re ceiving Tenders for Purchasing and Boiling Down Shepp in the East Coast District, is KXTENDED to the IOLh FEBRUARY, 1577, before which time amended conditions will be made known. H- T. KEMP, , Civil t;omraissiottDr. TO B U I LDE ES. 'i'enders for the Erection of a School at New ton, for the Briivrdof Education, will be received by the undersigned, at hia ofltoe, Shoniand. street, until I o'clock pan. on Thursday, the Ist February, i'levns nnd speciiieationg nmy be seen on application, ■ , JAMES WRIGLT3Y, Architect. IT'UMERAS.-— Just Landed, ex Cantor 3k. bury from Norfolk Island, tin? b.osfc auip raon yet as to quality, o? tjhte daUoioas esculent. Apply at onpe to Adam L.a-yjjo'.irn, .Kprt-strect. A GENTLEMEN leaving AuckianTl Vrlshta to Bel! an American 'ditove, rioarh W, $1} twaUTeea VcHßtimi Blinds sis3i.foi m, ! mv of French Rabbits and 8«ood Hutches lOs.l Pictures,; Liisups, and BiiMriea, cquaUs NrSfi'R^^ Asii^™ mm? &^ fr\ \A f\ SfFi^l



I m H B ATRE ROYAL. Manager R. J. DkLias. Scenic Artiste .. .. H. N. Thorntox. « GRAND RE-OPENING, 1 SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 1577. Engagement for a limited period with the slftcc young Irish Comedienne and Charncter ! Artisto, MISS II E N A! StUrPOBTED 11V j MR. FRED. MAEDER! Who will appear in her natural impersonation of . THE-IRISH GIRL OF TO-DAY, ; CUSH-LA-MACHREE (Pulse of my Heart). In the new and original Comedy-Drama, , entitled, CUSH; On, Tiik Heart of Gold, Everywhere praised for its truthfulness and significant effect. SCENES FROM OCKAN TO OOEAS ! Strong and Powerful Dramatic Cost, combining to make this a marked and leading Event i?i the Annals of tho Drama. During Miss Rkna's KiiKn-semcnt a number of Novelties will he presented, Now Plays never before proditced inNcwZwrlaiul, and combining Fun, Sensation, Incident, and Novelty. D'~E V O N P Olt T HALL. . MUSICAL EN TKRTAIN MEXT. An Entertainment, cf>iisi.'l in^c of Glees, Carolp, and Sonjrs, will be given in the Devon port Hall THIS (Thursday) KVKNTNG. by tho Scholars and Tenrfjers of Trinity' Sunday School, in aid of the Annual School Tro.it. Doors open at 7MO, entertainment to com mence at S. Admibsion:—Adults Is.; Children, 0:1. ' _ q ___ _^,_ __ _ Jj g, LOYAL FOUNTAIN 01? FRIENDSHIP LODGE, No. 3920. ,-.f.N A PICNIC, f'\-Jiis i Jp TI.V COMMKMOHATIOSf OJ* THE (£»<& *>)W j"h AXNIVKUSAIIV 01' TUB ABOVK l*Px^«W& Will take i)lacc at f^?: 'CC^|MOTUlhiron2!)th JANUARY :&i^-^W[ (Regatta Day). Members of other Lodges, and the public, arc invited. The steamer 'TCntcrpriso No. 2' will leave the Wharf at 9 a.m. and 12 noon sharp. The- splendid Band of the Artillery Company will be in attendance. McnlTiers arc reiiu^stcd to moot at tho Lornc strect Hall at 8.30 a.m. (in Regalia), to March in Procession ',-■) the steamer. Tickets : Family. 1(R ; Double, 7s. Gd. ; Single (Gentlemen), os.; Single (Lodios), 2.5. Cd. Tickets may be had from tho following1 niflni bcrs of the Commit-too:—B. Coombos, <Jue.cn stii'.ct; A. Alcy, Queen-street; Air. Meldrum, Upper Queen-street; O. Mahoj;, C Ovorton, Bates?, Dean, or E. HEIGIIWAY, Secretary. BOARD OF EDUCATION. ?>rectines to Elect School Committees for 1877 will be held as follows: — FRIDAY, January 19. Mount Albert—At the School-house, 7 p.m. SATURDAY, January 20. Henderson's Mill—At, the School-room, 5 p.m. Ponmuro -At the School-house, 7 p.m. llowick—At the School, 3 p.m. Lucas Crock -At the Lucas Creek School, 2.30 p.m. MONDAY, January 22. Ponsonby— At the Ponsonby Kail, 7 p.m. Newton—At the School-room, Karangahapc Road, 7.;-)0 p.m. TUESDAY. January 23. Mount Kdon At the Mount Eden School room, 7.">0 p.m. jQcvonport—At the School, 8 p.m. VINCENT E. RICE; Secretary. AUCK LAN I) COLLEG V, AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. (Ai-'Kii.i.vTKn to this University of Hkw Z;\\i.\xj>). The Quarter Days for I he current year are Gtli February, 27th April, I7lh July, and flth October. FARQUIIA R MAC HAE, Head Master. "VTEWTQN GRAMMAR SCHOOL, JJi PETER MASON, B.A. Duties will bo resumed on MONDAY first, the 22nd instant. WATERLOO QUADRANT HOARD ING & DAY SCHOOL.—Mrs. Norman's Pupils will reassemble on Tuesday, January 30. WATERLOO QUADRANT. — Miss NORMAN, Teacher of the Pianoforte.— The Holidays will terminate on Tuesday, the 23rd ipst. FRANKLIN ROAD AC AM ED V, W1T.,1, OI»EN O?J TUESDAY, THE 16tii JANUARY, 1577. PiuxcirAL • .. T. H. SMITH. With Efficient Assistants. The Studies will comprise Heading, Writing, Arithmetic, Grammar, History (Ancient and Modern!, Book-keeping by single and double entry, &c. Girls taught Sewing, Knitting, &c. Portions of the Bible will he ready daily, and the School will bs opened and closed "with, sing ing: and prayer. The Sunday-school Union and Saakey's Hymns will boused. The School-room is commodious and well yentilaced. Every attention will be paid to the Moral as well as the Intellectual Training of the pupils. Terms: Rudimentary pupils, Qne Shilling per week, to be paid in advance. : the higher b,anohcs oxtra. PSOM~HdU.SE SEMINARY, NEAR ONEHUNOA, Conducted by Mks. Lewis, First Quarter of 18??, will Commence MON DAY, January 22. Vacancies for Boarders. An assisting Pupil required. "IVfRS. WOOLLEY" (from London and XfJL Paris), Toonhor of the Pianoforte, will resume her liessoßa on MONDAY, January 22, 1377. Terms: 2 Guineas per Quarter in advance. -j^Karangahapa Road, near Medical Hall. TUT US. MITC iiELL, Teacher of Singing, JJfJL will resume her L?sson3 on MONDAY, 22nd January. Solect Class tor Young- Ladies on Wednesday, at i p.m. Juvenile Class on Friday, at 0.30 p.m.; Adult Class at 7.3D. ONEHUNGA YOUNG LADIES' School wiil lie-open on 22nd January. Vacancies for Boarders. _ _ MRS. MORRISON. LADIES' COLLEGE; (opposite St. Matthew's Church.), will re-open on the 23rd mst. 66 mBE PINES Tir~SCHOOL. Epsom. J- will re-open on TUESDAY, January jfj MI L V P LACE: MRS. SHAYLE GEORGE will bs happy to receive her PUPILS on TUESDAY, the 23rd instant, QALISBURY HOUSE, Mount Albert^ O MRS. HARTS Pupils will re-assenibie on Monday, 22nd January, 1377, -pUOSPECT HOUSE, : HOBSON.-ST; Educational Establishment for YounK Ladi«p conducted by MK9. X, WWOHT, J^fSS^S ? f lm £& Commence on WEDNESDAY, Jauuiry2i, Vacancies for Boarders^ A" UOKLAND MODEL" "TRAINING | xSu SCKOO L. ; In Union with thb Society o*1 Arts, Lonook. CHORAL HALL-, Symonbs-street, NKX^u^iSlnt 111001^1611^ °n ffi^? th Fo| u^pe^tu3 a"d full- Pa3?U«vO4r3 apply at JOSIAK MARTIN, Head Master. /"^LENSIDE, Upper Symonds-stieet.-- GLOVEft'SP«p4swmre-ussejnbk [ QR the 22i\fl uistftjit. MX, BEALE AviliTesumc bk«"ciutlos~or Mcaxd^y, aijnd. January. Lessons on tit , Pianoforte, Violin,.and Bir,i:iug, 3 uutaetuntf t tiu^wr, One leaaon per waok, «8 S, Übsgw



HAYELOCK HOUSE, Symonds-strcct. Private Apartments; also. "Vacancies for Single Gentlemen. —Mrs. Morlcy's, second house abovft Choral Hall. TO LET, in Slicehan-ptrcet, rousonlij-, a nice four-roomed Cottage, with an excel lent well of water.—Apply to Mr. Lally, Pon ■ sonby. TO LET, in Grey-street, a comfortable Unfurnished Room : rent moderate: wash ing and cooking done if rccjv.ircd.—Apply at- this office. TO LET, on Ist February, that large and commodious Hcsidenco in Symonas-strect, opposite the residence of Thos. Kiisscll, Esq.,and now occupied by Miss Anstie.—Apply toT. Pea cock, Optician, Shortland-street. Mra^O LET, a six-roomed Villa Re? JL Ridence, with detached Kitchen, Grounds, &c, well laid out, at. present occupied by M. Banks, Esq., situated on the . Onehunga Road, third house from tho Junction. Apply to John Hancock, United Service Hotel, Queen-street, Auckland. i^rORTH SHORE.—To Lot, n.n eiglit -U% roomed House: also, four-roomed Cottages. 1 —R. and li. Dudor, Devonport Store. TO LET, tliatcoramodions Siioj) with gas iitt:iig3 and fi'viures eonii>!cto, Albert Hotel Huilrlintrs.—Apply J. Stewart, Albert. Hotel, Queen-street. HP 'BE LET ON LEASE,. tho Houso JL and Shop at the corner of Victoria and Chapel-streets, now in (he occupation of Mr. Henry Clayton, the most prominent business position in Ihu neighbourhood. Fixtures at a valuation.—Apply on the promises, mO BE LET, cheap, four liirgei Rooms* JL suitable for a Dentist, Architect, or others. —Apply to YV. C. Dennc-s, Queen-street. 7 1 10 LET, a comfortable four-roomed _!_ Verandah Cottage, with registered gn;tc in .-ittins-room, 5 mint!tea* walk from Post-OlliCO, situated in llavelock-strcet.—Mrs. Warneford, Parnell, next Catholic Church. nhb hf.T, or for SALE, that gpod siib _l_ stantlal Freehold Property, well-known as Morris's Temperu ace i Jotel, close to the Jvcnm; ra Station. The hoifse contains nine rooms, with two-stal stable, and store-room and wood-shed ; freehold alintment, 10U x ]50 feet.tvyoll stocked with fruit-trees and valuable shrubs. '■ The fur niture, &c,, can ba taken at a valuation. Good reasons given for the proprie'or relinquishing Die business.—Apply at this office, or to Q. Mor rison on the premises. FOR IMME'DIATESALE, .it Morning side, Lot 3, Section 3, corner ,of Great North Road and Arjj-yle-struet, partly fenced. SAMUEL COCiIItANE StfeON, Land Afient.s, Fort-street. 171 OR SALE, the Stock and Fixtures of JQ the Theatre Koyal Cigar Divan, doing a fair payable business. .Satisfactory reasons given for offering the same.—For particulars apply at Moi; tciKUo'.s Fancy Bazaar, Quccn-ht :c-et. ~||j"1OIa SALE, a 7-roomed' liouselia.Nc\v _flj ton Itoadin thorough repair, beautifully' situated; terms easy. — Apply to J. Davics, Junction Htore, Ivarangfthapu JLbad. XH 6" "if"" PRfV A. T E SALE, JJ ' 1000 C1{O8&-3?HED EWESJ ALFRED HUCKJLAND. " TjiOß SALE, Mr. Robert Tiirnpr's Cot- JL tage, Orchard, and splendid acre Land, in Onehung-a; also, tiie Furniture. —Apply to Goo. Sibhin. ; FARM at Pukekohe for Sale ; ISO acres first-class land, situate midway between Pukekohe and the Railway Station; 100 acre;; in grass, and nearly all fenced, with House and out-buildings thereon.— Samuel Cochrane and Son, Land and Estate Agents. FOR SALE, in Yiucojit-strcet, a Large Building Allotment, tiG feet by 300 feet.— Samuel Cochraue aad Son, Land Aleuts. Forfr trcot. FOR SALE, the Lease of 7-roomed House in Uobsou-streetf— For tenhs, apply H. Partlngton, House and Land Agent, Stick bury's Buildings, FOR SALE, a country Store, capable of doing a livr^e business, in a risin;; district. — il. Partington, House and Land Agent, Stich bnry's liuiidiiiirs. Xp O R PRIVATE SAL E, 1000 OROSS-BREO EWKS, on the run of Jos. Haryireavcs, Esq. A LPRK.I) BUCKfeAND. TT °U SE (frechoidj, wortli £165~m jIJL Chapel-street, will be sold for £20 down, and remainder at £1 Aveekly.—C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. ■JVTRS. WALTER MONR.O WILSON IX'JL. and the A! I.SSIiS SUITLK'S SCHOOLS, "Bcllevuc,' Domain Koad, off Graffon itoad; and East- struct, second bouse from Symond.? slxect.—Tho First Ciuarterof ltJTTwill commence on AIOJsDAI, iinft January. - ! TWTEW ZEALAND. LNSUItANCE -1.1 COMPAI^Y. | FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and invested ~ . [ £270,000 Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE ofe\'ery description of Property may be effected with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. tsr Losses Promptly Paid. _ _ GEO. »*■ vrsEROB;. Maniw ARCH HILL" HiGLIWSY~DISTRIbT: A Meeting of the ltatopayers of the above District will be held on FRIDAY, 2nd FebruarY at 7.88 nan.,- In the Christian Meeting House,' Business: To elect two Trustees in plaoeof Mr. Stewart and Mr. Napier, resigned W. STEWART, _^ Sccretarypro tern. -. Hi LATE OF EPSOM, DECEASED. '. foASwiUUo agains"l^^ state v^ sent in F. M 4P. BROOKFIELD, Auckland, 18thJanuary; IOT. TO-MORROW. 1 THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, at the Haymarket, on Fri aay, January 10,-at 11 o'clock, Greyhound Slut " Venus" Greyhound Dog •■ Bafner." pSutKhow"o33' aUd YcnUS took first ALFRED BUCKLAND. TO-MOKROvir! r~~'~~—' AT TIIE eOENKB MART, At 12 O'clock. Qffy BACS MAIZE, at upset price, 4a 9d. 100 Baga Oals 60 Checso 600 Bacon and Ila'ns Bisouits, Kero3eae, Soap, Sardines, Soda, PoUt^^ alCllCS' Fi°Ur ' BrdU> Toh™c <>> GEORGE SIBJ3IN, Auctioneer. B. TONKS, ~ pr* nTTrn TO-MORIiOW. C' °ARRI 1| TON PLATFORM WEIGHING MACHINE. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instmctel to sell to-motiow at 11 o'clock, ' ' -Platforra^WciKliins Machine, to weigh TO-MUJLUIOW, KOONj. ~~ MARKET-DAY AUCTION SALE, AT AETHUR'S MART, T>SODX7CE.-^lO cases Ounterbury Bacon FURNITURE DEPATtTMENT AT OXiS OOLOC-K, - Frt& Sal Uajinist^rs» * tiwabk Boota, am I Also, ■:



WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3/. ' BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. VILLA RESIDENCE AND ALLOT MENTS, PONSONBY. M. JONES & CO. HAVE received instinct-ions to- sell by " auction, at the Central Sale Rooms, oa Wednesday, 3lßt instant, at 12 o'clock, Villa Residence and Seven Allotments, Pon sonby, boms JiOts 00, 91, 02, <tt, 01, 95, and %, of subdivision of part of allotment No. 22, of section 8, Buburbs of Auck land. B. TONKS R. C. CARR MONDAY, JANUARY 22. PAPAKURA RACES. PAPAKURA RACES. REFRESHMENT BOOTHS, BAPt. B. T O NIC S & C 0 HAVK been iustrtu'tOfl In F"!l on Mon day, the 22ml instant, at 12 o'clock, Grand Siai-rl Bar mid Refreshment To; tit. for. the Uaccs !<• '.-(• lield atPapakuni on :.'Uth , January (Amriversuvy l)ay). B. TONES R. C, CARB 'MONDAY, JANUARY 22. GRAND STAND BAR, AND REFRESH MENT BOOTHS, AT KLLEKSLIE, ON THE OCCASION OF THE CRICKET MATCH WITH THE ENGLISH CRICKETERS. 15. TONKS & CO. TZTAVE been instructed to sell by {Uictiott. _s< S- on Monday, the 22nd instant, at twelve o'clock, The Grand Stand Bar and Booths for the above occasion. gfjrther particulars in a few day 3. FRIDAY, JANUARY iy. SADDLERY, HARNESS, WHIPS, &c. M. ..JONES & CO. WILL soli at tho Central Sale Rooms, Qucen-strcpt, at 2 o'clock, 5 CASES of -ENGLISH. SADDLEUY. made to a private order, by Celebrated niamifac fcurcrs, comprising— readies', GtontlcmV^i's, ami Hoys1 Saddles, Bridles, Dr^vinK and Riding Whips.' Electavplatod Bits and Stirrups, (i Plough, aiid GarOilai-ness, Buggy llarness, Felt Military aadule Cloths, • &«.. &0.._ fee. In lots to suit, purchasers. B. TONICS. r; c. CARR FRIDAY, JANUARY 19. SAILS. OF ELLM. SHJP HERTHA. B. ;T ON X S & CO. HAVE boon, instructed to soil at their Mart, on Friday, at II o'clock, SURPLUS SAILS or H.T.M. SHIP HBRTHA: 1 Flying Jib. 1 Jib, 2 Staysails 3 Top-ffallaut Sails, 0 Studding Sails 1 Spanker, 1 Mainsail 1 lot old Hope, about 3 tons. FRIDAY, JANUARY 19. M. \JONES & CO. WILL liold their usual Friday Sale at the Central Sale Rooms, at 11 a.m., Produce", Poultry, Groceries .Furniture, Clothing, &0., &o. Also, 40,000 Heart of Kauri Shingles. FRIDAY, JANUARY 10. IMMIGRANTS FITTINGS, &c. E. & H. ISAACS WILL sell by auction, alongside the Jessie Osbornc, on Friday next the 19th instant, at 11 o'clock, All the'T ween Deck Fittings, Water Casks, Harness Casks, Scales, Measures, Mills W.C.s and Lead Piping, Night Com modes, &c., &c. TUESDAY, JANUARY 23. ' \ AND WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24. R E M JJ.BBA YARDS. THE SHEEP FAIR; For sale, on the above dates, 16,837 s H B E p> M follows: ---4000 aged Ewes 6000 young Ewes . _. . . 2300 Ewe Lambs 2000 Wether Lamb 3 COOWethers ■ 400 Ram Lamb 3 537 Rattiß, For List of Entries see " Weekly News." ALFRED BUCKLAND. ~friMy7j;vnuaW"i9; ~~ THE II A V M A It X E T. jmOR SALE, at the frayiharket. on -*- Friday, 13 th instant, at 11 o'clock, 3 Young Upstanding Horses, fit for light 0 n,,- es3' °i" h{r lxyy weight carriers 2 Quiet Mures, broken to aarry & Lady 1 Unbroken 2-year-old Colt. J_ A L7RET> _j£CKLANp. "FRIDAY.^JANUARYI^f DURHAM. V A R D S. i§SStSS^«Js s 1 Dray" " " 3 " 1 set Shaft and Leading Harness 1 Nearly iScvPiough, Harro^ &c, &o. , HUNTER & NOLAN. FRIDAY, JANUARY 19. FOR SALE, at the Durham Yards, on At 11 o'clock, ; HUNTER _&J*lYl.A\i. TO-MORIiO^v" FOR SALE, at tlie^iaii Yards, to. uiovjWV (Aridity), • . n 6 Flrst-elßss CsaoJi iT m . Bea . ft . Cm a> r?aakl