ion that the Mayor of the past year did not go out of office until the accession of Ms suc cessor. The majority were against Captain Brackenbury, who, when he saw thatitAvas determined to go on with the business, took his hat and left the Chamber. Resign ATI ON. —A communication was received from Councillor Mitford, resigning his seat ill the Borough Council. The con sideration of filling Councillor Mitford's place was postponed until next nieet * Endowment. —On the motion of Coun cillor Wood, it was resolved that Council lors Coleman and Melton should be deputed to select a block of Waste Land suitable for an endowment, and report to the Council. Signing Cheques.—Councillor Wood -vas appointed to sign cheques in the place ! of ex-Councillor Mitford. Parnell Public Schools.—A letter from the Secretary of the Board of Educa tion AA'as read intimating that the Board could not grant the Educational reserve near Mechanics Bay for a site for a public school, as it Avas part of the Grammar Trust. The Secretary recommended the Council to apply to the neAvly formed Board of GoA Teruors. Councillor Wood moved, and it was carried, "That the General Purposes Committee should inspect the main road at the junction with the city boundary for the purpose of fixing the permanent levels. Accounts. —The Treasurer's accounts Avere passed for payment. The Council then adjourned.

THE REMNANT OF AN UNFINISHED ODE

g lKf __Last year you kindly inserted the first three verses of " Grey and his Constituents." I now, jovially, add a fourth.—l am, &c, Old Albion. [1876] Twinkle, twinkle, Evening Star, Jolly Avell I hope you are. Fellahs say " Hold on your way. For victory, Star, Avill croAvn the day. Bshold! the light of other days. When you shone forth in splendid rays. Power and light must not go out, The DeAdl is roaming round about. Have courage to the bitter end, Auckland's rights you must defend. Britons here Avill not be slaves, Or pliant tools to scheming knaA'es. [1877] Glorious neAvs ! the Avorst is past; A "clearing out" has come at last ; Right not might "from day to day, With rounds of cheers for Patriot Grey!!

AUCKLAND CARBINE CLUB.

(PER STAR CARRIER PIGEON.)

The first rifle-match of this Club took place „t the Range to-day.

The following fired at 200 yards who were not members of the Club: —Duff', Victoria, 16 ; Sawkins, Artillery, 15 ; Soall, jfo. 3, 15 ; Fairs, Victoria, 14 ; "j. Priestly, Artillery, 13 ; Robinson, Artillery, 12 ; D. Priestly, Artillery, 11; Heaps, Artillery, 8 ; Taylor, Artillery, 4.

THE COMING RACES.

Nothing in connection Avitli Bulwer Lytton's famous brochure is intended by the above heading. .. " The Coming Race " may j possibly be degenerate, and resemble 1 Gulliver's Honynims for ought Aye knoAv to f the contrary, but " the coming races" of the Auckland Racing Club Aye feel pretty certain Avill prove not only good sport, but a J decided improvement on past races. The number of horses in training promises Avell for the strength of the fields ; Avhile as for the quality, Avith such cattle as Hippo campus, Perfume, Whitefoot, Lara, Venus - Transit, &c, not much fault can be found. - The genial rains of the last fortnight have t brought tbe course into splendid condition ; i but the Club did not depend upon this, and wisely bad the ploughed gallop in first class order, making a nice soft track for . such candidates as are troubled with ten derness in their feet. Up to the present time Aye haA-e heard of no positive break downs. Certainly rumour has been busy Avith the names of Venus Transit, Gillie * Galium, and Elsa, but as everyone of these - has been cantered Avlthin the last 1 three days it is evident they are not very - bad. The question, what will Avin the Cup and Steeplechase, is the favorite speculation i of the hour ; and fortunate is the man ay ho c shall have solved that pithy problem. \ Hippocampns and Perfume, Venus Transit \ and Perfume, and Hippo and Tom Flynn, : aud several other combinations are, taken and offered, the average price being 25 to c 21; Avhile Avith "one of them outsiders" s taken 25 to 1 can be obtained. For the ? Cup it is probable that Aye shall see Hippo, v Lara, Elsa, Venus Transit, Ratcatche, and A" the Baron come to the post. Walter's pair - are taken against the field, their most dangerous opponents being the Marlborough t horse Lara, a fine strapping animal, who J looks like going. Which is to be - the Simon Pure of the Papakara i stable is uncertain at present. As Mr - Walters has backed his horse to win him a good stake in the Dunedin Cup, it ( is probable that if the filly is well enough, j she Avill be selected on the day, for if Hippo ( Avins he Avill incur 71bs penalty for Dun- < edin. . " My readers must Avait and watch which Avay the cat jumps, for I think whatever is ] chosen from this stable Avill Avin. The j folloAving are the weights for the weight- . for-age races on the first day : — RAILWAY PLATE, ? r MILE. 1 st. lbs S Rosalie 3 years 7 q < Pope, 3 years q a f Chanticleer, 5 years c 19 • Perfume, aged .. .. • - • • • no Isaac Walton, 5 3 rears .. •• •• » A. Jessamine, 3 years .. ■• ~ •■__,■• ' f MAIDEN PLATE, 1_- MILE. , Shaughraun, 5 years g .1 Jessamine, 3 years ° *:i Rosalie. 3 years % a. Ratcatcher, 3 years o _ Chanticleer, 5 years .. -•- •- • » f Queen Mab, 3 years .. a « < Gillie Callum, 5 years 071 Tom Flynn, aged 7 i 1 Baron, 3 years « q ' Rally, 4 years .. ..-■.. •• •• ° * : Isaac ought not to be beaten for the Rail way if he goes straight, but Perfume, Avho , is looking better than ever, will be a most dangerous rival. This will be a much more interesting race than usual, owing to the absence of any great crack to make it a ( certainty. The Maiden Plate aviil bring : out seven or eight starters. Chanticleer, Tom Flynn, Rosalie, Jessamine, Oueen : Mab, and Rally, have all been mentioned j as likely winners. Rosalie and Jessa mine are my favorites, the Wanganui mare for choice. The latter is on the small scale, but she manages J to get over the ground. The Hurdle Race Avill probably bring out half-a-dozen jumpers of a better class than usual. The most m J repute are Whitefoot, Tom Flynn, and t Luna. The-first named is a great strapping . horse up to 14st with hounds, and he will carry his list like a feather, lorn flynn 1 has 'a good reputation, and Luna looks and j goes Avell, but give me Whitefoot. ( ThereAvasnotmuchworkdoneonthecourse - this morning. Jack Thorp had out Rosalie Whitefoot, and Ratcatcher. Whitefoot, beginning by himself, picked up the. other « two at the end of half-a-mile, and the three then went U miles together. Ratcatcher > Avas out-paced at the finish, the other two . finished in rattlin? form. Bob Thorp had out Gillie Callum, Ishmaelite, Baron, and . Pope, but none of them except Baron did more than canter. Mr Edger was present and did good work with the Don, who has , certainly improved very much under his , owner's eve. Chanticleer did a mile fieely . and well." This horse looks very lit. At . •eight o'clock Owen McGee came on with , Efsa, Perfume, Luna, and Temperance ; Perfume and Luna did a moderately fast ( mile and a half, both going well, iney . are, perhaps, a bit above themselves, but aa c all know how well Owen's horses run when they look like this Temperance. I did not see the «o, but Elsa was cantered in net ■clothes. I could not perceive anything wron* with her, except that she went away very slowly, and her coat Avas a little dull. 3 J' HOTSPUB.

The Wellington City Council invite applications for the billet of City Engineer; salary £800.

J Addresses are to be delivered to the Dunedin city members of the' Assembly at 5 o'clock this afternoon, and a public meeting will be held on Monday evening. At the Christmas sports at Tararu, Thames, a prize will be offered for "boys eating straAvberries and cream." We should think there Avill not be any lack of entries, and perhaps the prospect of a glorious "blow out" might tempt some of our youthful gourmands to pay a visit to Tararu.

EVENING STAB SATURDAY. DECEMBER 22, 1877.



BRETT'S lA.UCKLAND Almanac, ! AND "Provincial ttandbook, FOR 1878, JNT O~W~ IR E.A.D V i The Annual Issue of the above work is NOW READY, and procurable at the Evening Star Office, Wyndham-street; at all City Stationers ; and at other Agents throughout the Provincial District. The Contents Include : PORTRAITS of the Bishop of Auckland. Mr. F. Whitaker, M.H.R., The Hon. J. Sheehan, Native Minister, and W. J. HuKST, Esq., Ex-Mayor, With Biographies. HISTORY OF THE COMMERCIAL COM PANIES OF AUCKLAND. New and Complete Guide to the Hot Lake and Geyser District of Rotorua and Rotomahana, with instructions to Tourists, and Estimates of Fares. THE VOLCANOES OF AUCKLAND, Their Height and Scientific Character. BUSH SCENERY OF THE PROVINCE. State op the Maoris, and Working of Native Schools. New and Enlarged Descriptions of COUNTRY SETTLEMENTS, occupying Forty Pages. Statistical and Commercial Progress. Hamilton and Kaipara Railway Time Table, Provincial, Steam, and Coach Services, &c, &c, &c. PRICE— ONE SHILLING RICE-ONE SHILLINVX. Procurable at Evening Star Office, Wynd ham-street, all City Stationers, and Country Agents. "¥^7"HEN you give a Toast this Chnst- V T mas, instead of saying "may your eyes never grow dim," say "may you never require Dampier's Shilling Spectacles." HIPS, Is ; Toys, Id ; Boots, 6d : Flour, lid; Pepper, 9d; White Shirts, 3s 6d ; Pocket Knives, &c, Sec— W. H. Dampier Victoria-street, corner of Hobson-street. WANTED, to Supply several handsome Arancaria Excelsa (Norfolk Island Pines) growing in square tubs, standing 6 or 7 ft. high, for Christmas Trees, and planing afterwards. Price, 20s. —C. T. Wren. Mount Hobson Nursery, md next Bank of New Zealand, Queen-street. TT7- ANTED, a Girl Apprentice. —Appl v V Jones and Co., Boot Closers High-street, aear Police Court. ANTED, some good Hands for plucking poultry.—W. Head, Poulterer Oity Market. "\~V CKLAND CLUB. Wanted a CATERER. Apply by letter. Perms upon application to the Secretary, at ;he office of W. Flood Esq., Insurance Build ngs. WANTED, a General Servant and a Nursemaid.—Apply immediately Royal George Hotel, Newmarket. WANTED, a good General Servant.— Mrs. Yates. Rutland Howse, Parnell. WANTED KNOWN, that we are sell ing Tapestry Carpets from 2/11 per yard ; 3russels Carpets, from 4/9; Bedroom Carpets, rom 1/; Heathrugs. from 6/6.; also, Mattings, Main and fancy. Linoleum, Floorcloths. &c, at owest prices.—T. &H. Cooke, 67. Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN, that having a Large Stock of Iron Bedsteads. Fold ng, Stump, French, and Half-tester. Aye are uTering them at low prices to make room for urther shipments expected shortly; also. Mat rasses, Palliasses, Bolsters, and PUloavs, all rinds.— T. & B". Cooke, 67. Queen-street. WANTED ! WANTED ! VVAiNTEO ! to sell, very cheap, 356 pairs of '.hildren's Side-spring Cashmere Boots, 3 to 5 dze, only 1/6 per pair; 6 and 7 size, only 1/9; 1 size, 2/; 10 size, 8/11 to 13 size 3/6 per pair. Be n time; less than Loudon cost. Robley's patent luckland Aerated Flour, 1/1 per packet.—H. Vatts, Pitt-street. WANTED, Cash Purchasers to kuoAV that I am making great re-ructions in he price of General Groceries, NeAV Fruits, md Provisions during the Christmas Season, Jive mv Assam Tea a trial; the finest nn jorted.Aw, S. Collins, Tea Dealer, Manukau „.oad, Parnell. WILL BE ON VIEW, Monday next, some Prize Christmas Beef, Choice Juality Lamb, Veal, Mutton, Sucking Pigs, 3airy-fed Pork, Poultry, Hams and Bacon, 3ork Pies Pork, Beef, and German Sausage.— 3c. HULME, Steam Sausage Factory, opposite _!ity Market. __ . . WANTED, large Consumers for coined Rounds of Beef, Pickled Tongues, Pickled Pork, Sheep Tongues, Smoked Beet, Sd Mutton Hams.-George Hulme, opposite Ziity Market. Queen-street. , WANTED KNOWN, the cheapest Watches and Curb-Alberts ever offered to the public; the residue of Mr K. D. Sykes .took A fine opportunity for Christmas Presents; must be sold. The above are now 3 n view at Messrs S. Cochrane & Sons, *ort 3treet. . . ■ TT_tANTED KNOWN, that T. Barnett W has his usual Christmas Stock of Hams and Bacon (his own curing), and hopes his old Will not forget to give him a call. XJaTANTED to Buy, Geese and Turkeys. YY w. E. Westbeech. Ponsonby. KNOWN, 500 Alpaca W Coats, 6s lid; 200 Silk Coats 12s lid ;50 dozen Flax Shirts, with collars, 2s lid. Hand somest Trousers and Vests in colony_y£icej Loav Weekly payments taken.—__U_-L_-' o MART, 177,^in£EN-STREET ! _. "M-.TANTED immediately, good btone W Wallers by the Chain.-John Irvine, Western Springs^ WANTED KNOWN, a Large Stock of Drapery, Millinery, andlMen%and Hoys GUothim'; superior makes. At T. McMaster, __ . a Situation as a Governess W by a Lady of high accomplishments Many years experience in tuition. No objection X to the Waikato or to the , oath-Address ' Governess," care Star Office. "-IT-ANTED, a Situation by an ex- W peiiencedßutcher-Apply by letter to E.H., this office. . TSTANTED, a tenant for the upper fiat W of my Store in Cross Durham-street, at present occupied by Messrs. Fowler Tinsmiths. Suitable for Storage or for a Workshop. Kent, £1 per week—S. 0. Brown. . __ THST ANTED to Dispose of several superior W Second-hand Pianos, from £10 upwards JLilh may be paid for as most convenient to Srcha^rs-also* Second-hand Harmoniums, ?nd new Pianos and Harmoniums, to be sold *hea_ to make room for large shipments— WANTED to Supply (Cheap), for a x _a, Present, One of Bord's elaborately .„.vPfl flr_t cifl-s doiible-cheek action 7-octave __s^rf^ :^rM Saloon, Wellesley-street I_____1_____ . A^TE_Tten Boys to pick geese — Apply George Smith, Hobson Bridge, Newmarkft, on Monday morning, at 5 sharp: WISHING you the Compliments or the Season/we draw attention to our Christmas Specialities. Every pound of 2s 6d and 3™ Tea has a Lady's Brooch enclosed. Fverv purchaser of Currants and Raisins will receive aChild's Toy. In the Drapery Depart ment purchasers of not less than 10s will receive wX virt/iln nf use or ornament according to 30m„lfnJ_ha_ These Specialities until the New Yell l No reduction of qualities or in crease of price—R. French's Royal Tea Mart and Cheap Drapery Establishment, Upper Hobson-street. "VSTANTED KNOWJN, aU those in Avant W of Money to call on their uncle, where nnv sum from is. to -3500 can be had on every deJcSon of Ladies' and Gentlemen's Clothing, TA^t>.hpq Tewellery, and every description of Wi^handise -Note the address: "London Loan Office?unde er Theatre Royah Victoria-street.- Private entrance under archway. XTSTANTED to LET, four furnished W rooms, where there are no lodgers or JvL^n Furniture can be had on weekly children. * urn" Furniture Mart, &««• corner 0f Hi^-strect.



c VX7 ANTED to Purchase, a small Turnn T VV Lathe, in good oHer. Write, statu ' pr '-c. &c .to Mr. Dufaur, Star Office. WANTED KNOWN, " Pautheoi WV Boot and Shoe Warehouse, 166, Quee ' street, opposite Arthurs Mart (W. Kmcaid ai 5 Co.), is certainly one of the most legitima I houses in the trade, as the public canalwi,; rely on first-class material, workmanship, ai ' low prices. Low rent, and personal manag j ment.- Vide public opinion ANTED, to clear out my Entii Stock of Furniture and Miscellaneoi Articles of every description, as the premisi are to be fitted up for the Working man's Publ Baths. N.B.—No reasonable offer refused. Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria-street Eas coiner of High-street. WANTED KNOWN, every descriptio of New and Second-hand Clothiu; Jewellery, Watches. Platedware, and eA'ei description of merchandise, bought or sold, i the London Loan Office, under Theatre Roya Victoria-street. Weekly or monthly instn ments taken for any Goods. Note the address London Loan Office, under the Theatre Roya Victoria-street. "^I7ANTED Known, that D. Goldie i ?v prepared to supply all kinds of Timli and other Building Materials, including Sashe Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Block Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, In Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c at the lowest marketprice, at his .Yards Cue om-house-street. ANTED. Everyone to knoAV that am Selling Off my Stock of Chirm Glass, and Earthenware, at the following Lov Prices, as it must be cleared out :—Bes Common Cups and Saucers, 6d or 5s 6d per doz best W. ard G. Cups and Saucers, 13d or 12 per doz ; Tumblers, from 3s per doz.; Plates from 2s 6d per dozen ; largest size, 5s per dozer in three patterns ; best Brown Teapots from 1 3d each, and eA^ery other article in the trade a the same low prices. This is a chance fo people taking up house.—Wm. Holds worth, 2C Victoria-street. The Cheapest House in Auck land for Ready-made Boots and Shoes, &c Public opinion. ANTED to SELL (Cheap), 19 crate.' of assorted Crockery, per Hero, all sort; of Plates, 2/6 to 5/ per dozen ; 6 crates of Dishes from 1/ to 3/ each ; Vegetables, 2/6 to 3/6; Pic Dishes, /S to 2/; White Chambers, 1/2 to 1/6 Coloured Chamber?, 1/6 to 2/6 : Small Basins, /i and/I; Brown Teapots, 1/6 to 3/; Glass Buttei Dishes. 1/ to 2/6; Wood Egg Cups, /2; White Stone Plates, /3 to /6; White Stone Dishes, 1/; to 3/; Good Cups and Saucers, /7, 6/ a dozen Tin Bush Plates, /6; Jugs, four to the set, 5/ Sick Feeders. 1/6; Jelly Moulds. 1/6 to 2/6; White a^d Gold CUps and Saucers, 1/ ; Blue Sprig Cups and Saucers, /9, 8/6 per dozen; Bread Trays, from 1/ ; Jugs and Basins, 7/; Washing Basinsi tin, 1/8 each; Dippers, 1/9 ; Tin Dishes, /6 to 2/6; Hot Water Jugs, 6/6 to 8/6; Superior China Flower Pots, 15/ set of three; Glass Buttei Dashes, 1/3 to 2/6; Sugar Basins, from 1/; Tin Pepper Boxes, /l and /2; Tin r^pice Boxes. /2, four for /6; Car\^ed Smoker's Tables, from 15/ to 30/; Lar-e Carved Music Stand, 30/; Glass Candlesticks, 1/ and 1/6; Lustres, 6/6 to 10/6, Aery cheap ; lot of Vases cheap; Purses, with Steel Needle-case, Thimble, and Pair Scissors, only /10; Mouse Traps, five for /6 ; Toy Knife, Fork, and Spoon, /2 ; Small Cannisters, three to the set, 1/6 the set; Small Waiters, 1/6 the set of three; Coffee Pots, 1/6 and 2/; Tin Teapots, /10 to 1/6; Tin Candlesticks, 1/, 1/3, and 1/9 each; Glass Baskets, 1/ and 1/1; lot of China Dolls from /3 to 1/6; Small Glass Tumblers, /2 each, four for 16 ; Glass Salt Cellars, /3; White Stone Cups and Saucers, /9 each, three for 2/; China Candlesticks, 1/6 and 2/; and a lot of other articles for Christmas Presents.— H. Watts, Pitt-street. ANTED KNOWN, First Choice Light Fancy Josephine Gloves. Prices, 2/0 ; Avorth 1/6. Gents' Fancy Kid Gloves, 2/6 per pair; Panama Hats, from 2/ to 5/; Gentle men's Leghorn Hats, 6/, Avorth 9/; and a great A-ariety of Ladies' Straw Hats, Feathers, Flowers, and Fancy Trimmings to be sold cheap ; 40 doz. Children's Silk Gloves (Avhite and coloured), Id to 6d, AArorth 1/3.—W. Eyre, Ennis killen House, Victoria-street. WANTED" KNOWNrTadies' Silvered Necklaces, 1/ each; Ladies' Tortoise shell Card Cases, 3/ and 3/6 each ; Ladies' Bag Purses, from /_; Handsomely Carved Crosses, /6; Solitaires, Jet Earrings, and Bracelets, /6 per pair; Photo Cases, /6 each; Pocketbooks, /■I and /6 each ; Real Tortoise-hell Sets, 2/6 to 9/ the set; Ladies' Companions, 2/6 each; all the above are worth fully double the prices quoted ; also. Large Handkerchiefs, three fori/; Gents' Braces, 1/; Boys' Braces, 9d per pair; Linen faced Cutis, /6 per dozen pairs ; Collars, size 15.-, /o per box; Special Lines in Toys, &c, including Purses at /l each, for Christmas Eve.—Address : J. GREEN, No. 53, opposite Knight's, City Market. A UCKLAND SAVINGS BANK. On and after 3rd January, 1878. the BANK will be OPEN DAILY, for Receipt and Re- Payment of Deposits, from 10 to 2 o'clock : except on SATURDAY, Avhen it Closes at 12 noon, and Re-opens from Sea tkn to Nwe in.th Evening, for the Receipt of_Deposits only. RICHARD CAMERON, Manager. "T^TEW BOOKS added to the Library of la| the Young Men's Christian Association: Soldiering and Scribbling, August Stories, Trumpet Calls. The Ark of God, Cruise to Baffin's Bay, Alec Forbes, Irish Character, Whispering Unseen, Battle of Waterloo, Christmas Books, Explorations in Australia, Ride to Khiva, New Zealand and its Inhabi tants, Chemistry of Common Life, Tour with Cook in Spain, Alice Lorraine. Darwinism, Natural Science, Over Sea and Far AAvay, The Microscope: with some Sixty Volumes of Avell selected works by the bsst authors. Terms : Library, 2s Cd per quarter; Reading-Room, 2s 6d per quarter. S~TP.AYED into our Paddock, DeA'on port, 1 black horse white feet; 1 grey pony, mare. No visible brands. Owner please call on Alison Bros. FIELD Officer's Te it for sale.—J. Burtt, Cook-street we3t. E can yet Trimmed Dolly Varden Hats at 3/6 at R. French's Cheap Drapery Establishment, Upper Queen-street. J&6J&ry &.— A neat and pretty Cottage _§_/ & v °f 5 rooms, Avith large freehold allotment, pleasantly situated on the Great North Road. Price, including Venetian blinds, curtains, poP_, book-case. &c. (all neAv), £275. — S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland street. _S[~ o T I c E- The Office of the Auckland Stock and Mining Association will be CLOSED from Monday, the 21th instant, to Thursday, the 3rd January, 1878. W. li. MOWBRAY, Secretary. __»_&=,_ "VirAIKATO ST-iA-vi *__7t _ltflg|£ V V GATION & COAL MIN ING CQMPANY (LIMITED). EXCUKSION TO-PORT WAIKATO. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, December 28th and 29tb. On arrival at Mercer of First Train from Auckland, both Friday and Saturday evenings, December 28th and 29th, the Steamer DELTA Avill proceed to Port Waikato, remain there about two hours, and leave again at 1 p.m. for Mercer, where a Special Train will be in wait ing to convey the Passengers to Auckland. Excursionists by Friday's Steamer, may, therefore, either return the same day, or stay a day at the Port, and return by Saturday's steamer. The Steamer will call at Tuakau and other places, where required, to take in and land passengers. FARES: — Return Tickets per Steamer _ 6s. Return Tickets, per Rail and Steamer... .13s. 2d. Obtainable at Auckland Raihvay Ticket Office. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street. 11th December. 1877. 'StZJv" m O THE WADE. "j^ra^2^!^ The schooner FIREFLY will ■ 2i_ilS___i; sail as above TO-MORROW(Sun tr si?«-g-B---H day), at 8 p.m. *S3rf§_^ T7IXCURSION TO NORTH -%^^_t_ AND SOUTH MANUKAU '^^^^^HEADS. BOXING DAY. Cheap Rates :—Retukn Tickets, 2/6. Th.6 s s TAM 0' SHANTER Will make an Excursion as above, leaving One hunga at 9 a.m., and returning in time for Last Train to Town. Weather and other circumstances permitting, A. CUNNINGHAM, Newmarket. A UCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED). The price of Coke is now 20s per ton, at the Works, for Cash; or, if so agreed, Monthly Accounts at 255, with 5s per ton discount. Cartage, within reasonable distances, at 2s 6d per ton. , A ton of Coke is equal to 60 bushels, or abou the bulk of Coal.



ig TFESL-EYAN CHURCHES ; TO-MORROwIsUNDAY). 1" PITT-STREET.— Morning, 11, Rev. W. Kirk n- Evening, 6.30, Rev. Tl Buddie (Funera id Sermon). _.'«_.'«. _, to PARNELL.— Morning, 11, Mr. Burton; Evening ys 6.30, Rev. W. J. Williams. >d GRAFTON ROAD.—Morning, 11, Mr. J. N ;e- Buttle; Evening, 6.30, Rev. W. Kirk. UN lON-STREET.— Morning, 11. Rev. J. Walhs ,- c Evening, 6.30, Mr. Beaumont. \~ PONSONBY.-Morning, 11, Rev. J. Robertson, __ M.A.; Evening, 6.30, -Mr. J. Buttle ?p NEW NORTH ROAD.-Afternoon 2.30, Rev. 1C H. H. Lawry: Evening, 6.30, Mr. Olphert.' . t NORTH SHOKE. —Morning, 11, Mr. Salter; Evening, 6.30, Mr. Salter. - MOUNT EDEN. —Morning, 11, Rev. W.J. m Williams- *• ORIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, J JL Alexandra-street.-Sabbath Services£ l Morning, at 11. and Evening, at 6.30, Rev. D. 1 Dutton, F.R.A.S. . PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, Franklyn Road. — Sabbath^Services :- To-morrow—Morning, at 11. and Evening, at [S 6.30. Rev. B. J. Westbrooke. . c TTNITED METHODIST FREE !8 U CHURCH, Temperance Hall Alber X street.—Divine Service every Lords JJar. ---3 Morning, at 11. ; Evening, at 6.30. L' ORNE-STREET HALL SUNDAY SERVICES, conducted by Samuel Eiger, i BA., Sunday. Dec. 23.—Morning: "Near*, to 1 God." Evening: " The God of the Bible, aper- l' sonal Father." t mHEATRE ROYAL.—Sunday Evening ; JL Services (under the conduct of th« Young s Men's Christian Association), December 33,1377. ', Doors open at 7.30; Service to begin at 8, and » close at 9 p.m. All are invited. Seats free. t QT. STEPHEN'S PRESBYTERIAN r IO CHURCH, Ponsonby Hall—Divine Service •, will be conducted To-morroAV Morning, at a - and Evening, at 6.30., by Rev. Mr. Runciman. ONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, Berei ford-street.—Sunday Services, Dec. 23.- S Rev. T. Buddie will preach in the Morning a. 3 11, and Rev. J. Robertson, M.A., in the Evemnj 3 at 6.30. \PECI A L T Y. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN WINE, in excellent > condition, 6d. per tumbler; in pints bottles, 18s. j per dozen. Highly recommended for In valids. ! ALBERT HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. ' TT> E M V E R A. j " FOR SALE OR LEASE, ', The Well-known Freehold Messuage and j property of W. A. Hunt, Esq.. situate at Re muera. The property consists of seven acres of \ good Land, well fenced in and suitably divided . into paddocks. Th« Dwelling-house, Stables, and outbuildings are in good repair and condi tion. The grounds are tastefully laid out and planted Avith choice trees and shrubs of many years' growth. i If sold, a large portion of the purchase money can remain on mortgage for a term of years, i Possession can be given at once. For further particulars, apply to JACKSON & RUSSELL. PONSONBY. —CHRISTMAS BEEF ! W. E. WESTBEKCH begs to inform bis friends and customers that he has now procured a Superior Stock of NAPIER BEEF, and intends killing from this date, at the "New Abbatoirs." Western Springs. Prices as usual. OST, either on Ponsonby Road 'Bus or Hobson-street, between Pitt and Cook streets, a Purse containing gold and silver.—The finder will be rewarded on leaving it at F. Quick's, Victoria-street. LOST, in the Barracks, on Wednesday last, ;a red and white Plume (Scottish Company).—The finder will please leave the ' same at this office. FOUND, a Gold Watch and Chain.— OAvner can obtain same by giving descrip tion at this office, and paying expenses. The Fitting Shop, Sewing Jj% Machine Agency, is Removed to Vic toria-street, a feAV doors above Quick's Stables. A PARTMENTS BY THE SEA-SIDE. "" MAHURANGI HEADS. TWO FURNISHED ROOMS TO BE LET to Parties desirous of living by the Sea-side during the summer months, on tho beautiful Harbour of Mahurangi. Boats, Horses, &c, procurable.—Apply to J. W. Darroch, Mahu rangi Heads. "VT O T I C E. THE BANKS will be CLOSED on 25th instant (CHRISTMAS DAY), and on 26th instant (BOXING DAY). December 21st, 1877. RIZE Ox Beef and the Choicest Stock of Meat in town at the usual low prices. —A. Carter, Butcher, Wellesley-street. nHKISTMAS TXOLIDAYS. STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM ! CREAM ! FINEST FRUIT OF THE SEASON! SWINGS! CROQUET ! PLEASANT SHADE ! AT WILLOW GROVE. Beach Road, Close to Devonport Wharf. R. ALISON, Proprietor. \TEW ZEALAJND INSURANCE ±% COMPANY. REDUCED RATES (according to Tariff), on DETACHED DWELLINGS, 17/6, 15/, 13/ per Cent. ALMANACS FOR THE NEW YEAR are procurable on application at the Company's Office. GEORGE P. PIERCE, General Manager. WAITEKAURI GOLDMINING AND QUARTZ - C RUSHING COMPANY (LIMITED). The Directors have this day made a Call of Sixpence per Scrip Share, payable to the Manager, at the registered office of the Com pany, in Albert and Davy-streets, Grahamstown, Thames, on WEDNESDAY, 9th January, 1878. D. G. MACDONNELL,, Manager. Thames, 20th December, 1877. PHOENIX GOLDMINING COMPANY LIMITED. Notice is hereby given that a CALL (3rd) of Sixpence (6d) per Share has this day been made by the Directors upon the capital of the Company, payab'e to the Secretary, at the Office of the Company, Shortland-street (next Post-office), Auckland, on or before SATUR DAY, sty January, 1878. ROBERT HORNE, Secretary. Auckland, 21st Deoember, 1877. PIAKO GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that the Directors have this day made a Call of One Shilling per Share on the Capital of the Company, payable to the Manager, at the Registered Office of the Com pany, Shortland-street, Auckland, on WED NESDAY, the 9th day of January, 1878. F. A. WHITE, Auckland, December 19,1877. rfMHRISTMAS & TOTEW "VTEAR'S PRESENES!!! TEN PER CE-?t7 DISCOUNT ON HERBERT H. SMITH'S THIRST T3RIZE SELECTION OF WROUGHT IRON RANGES, Portable and for Setting in. IMPROVED PATENT PORTABLE SIDE OVENS, for Country Settlers. IMPROVED PATENT PORTABLE SMOKE CONSUMING OVENS, nearly 3,000 in use. IMPROVED PATENT COTTAGE STOVES, For Wood or Coal. Improved Patent CHIMNEY TOPS, guaranteed to Cure Smoky Chimnies. Improved Wrought Iron SHIP'S STOVES, over 500 in use. AT THE AUCKLAND IRON WORKS, Durham-street West. Illustrated Price Catalogues and Circulars FREE GRATIS. *»* H. H. S. has taken First Prize for Seven Years consecutively. QAOKS! SACKS! SACKS! Wanted to Purchase any quantity Good Secondhand Sacks; also Salt Bags. Apply to R, BAIRD, Victoria-street,



5 \ITHITE SHIRTS IDeaui.-s./, ___,■ „,-, T ▼ Toys, /l to 1/; Knives and Fojks,"/9 ier pair; Ladies' Scarfs,/6; Men's ditto, If; Lace Collars, If; Scrubbing Brushes. /9; Splendid ; Black Pepper, /10; beautiful lot of Gilt JeAvelrv; 1 Bread Knives. 1/6; Flour, /1_ per lb.; another lot of the 5/6 Prunella Boots ; CorkscreAvs, fi ; , Ladies' Stockings, /6; my best Kid Boots are only 7/6 ; large stock of Concertinas from if t<> . 10/; Girls'^traw Hats, /6; Girls'. Stockings and Boys' Socks. 3 nar'for 1/; Tooth Brushes. /6; ; Kits, If, worth 1/9; j-eather Laces, /2 and/Gper dozen; Wave Braid, 12 pieces for /3; Ladies' , Superior Straw Hats, 2/; Men's Handkerchiefs, /6.: -W, H. Dampier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson-street. BOARD OF EDUCATION^ Teacher wanted for Arapohue Schbol, Wairoa. Applications to be addressed to the Board of Education, Auckland, on or before 7th January next. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. INSURANCE CO MP ANIE S ASSOCIATION. The Insurance Companies Offices will be CLOSED on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, j -sth and 26th instant ; also on Ist and 2nd 0 anuary, 1878.' HENRY GILFILLAN, Hon. Sec. Ik -UCK LA N D ENGINEER ~- -L VOLUNTEERS. m- ANNUAL PICNIC. "®a 1 y the kind permission of Major Green, the abeve PICNIC will be held at MOTUIHI on Jaruarylst, 1878. T.ckets, ss. each; may be obtained from Lieut. Saunders, Queen-street; Color-Sergeant Heal, Market. E. DAWSON, Secretary. T^EVONPORT DISTRICT BOARD. Tenders, addressed to the undersigned np tc noon of MONDAY.'the 31st instant, will be re ceived for Excavations and Forming Road across the Flagstaff Hill. Plans, &c, may be seen at the Post-office; Devonport, where tenders are to be left. ,_„ W. H. BROWN, Chairman District Board. mount7~north~ shore! ■ Tenders for Lease of this Property will be re ceived up to noon of MONDAY, the 31st. Condi ions at Post-affice, Devonport. OLIVER MAYS. Kn sale, at cost prices. Galvanized Iron Wire Netting, Nails, and Slendid Strong Buckets, Zinc Slate Nails, Bass Fittings for Gas and Water Pipes, 8-light Candelier for gas, candles, or oil; Side Lights fo Vessels, &c, &c. N_ LEAD & GALVANIZED IRON WORKS, VICTORI A-ST » EET. "TVURSERY, Strawberry, and Market J- Garden, Avith four-roomed Cottage, in the citj for Lease with immediate possession.—S. Y.jibllins, Hepburn-street. HfVAN C E NE WM ARKE T. Orand after the 7th day of January, 1878, the Undrsigned will CLOSE their plans of bnsiijssat 7 p.m. (Saturday excepted). Thij Public are respectfully requested to assisi'them in carrying out this desirable chang by making their purchases before that hour. ROBERT DENNISON. WILLIAM HOGG. 'own Clerk's Office, December 22,1877. THE City Council Offices Avill be CDSED on Christmas Day, and the 26th and 27t_December ; also, Ist and 2nd January. P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. AUCKLAND AND HAMILTON RAILWAY. ; CHRISTMAS DAY. The onljTrains will be the Morning Train, Auckland i Hamilton ; afternoon Train' Hami lton to Aujcland; Onehunga Branch, fas on Sundays, i KiIPARA RAILWAY. No Trainanin on Christmas Day. A. V. MACDONALD, : General Manager. T^LECTeON OF COUNCILLOR. Inpursuancbf the "Municipal Corporations" and •' Regulatjn of Local Elections Acts, 1876," I, Henry Rijngs, Returning Officer of the ( Hty of Aucklad, do hereby give notice that an Election will |_ held on TUESDAY, the 15th January next, Or the return of a duly qualified person as Couifilibr of the said City, vice Henry Brett, Esq., efcted Mayor. Candidates will be require to be Nominated on or before FRIDAY, Janary Ith. Any person esirous of Nominating a Candi date must delivir, at the Council Officers, before noon of the dsf aboA re stated, a Nomination Paper, signed a the person named thereon as Candidate, and two persons duly qualified to A'ote at the said Election, Nomination Papers can be procuredpn application at the Office of the Town Clerk. HENRY RIDINGS, ReturninerOfficer for City of Auckland. City Council Ofices, December^), 1877. TOO X U T ! LOOK OIT ON MONDAY FOR THE GRANDESTSIIOW OF CHRISTMAS POULTRY IN AUCKLAND. 200 Fat Cock Turlays, 100 Fat Young: Geese, 150 Fat Younj? Ducks, 500 Good Foavls, fed expressly for Christmas Market. Vide Public Opinion.—J. W. KNIGHT, Poulterer, Fruiterer, and Greengrocer, City Market. q WISS T> A Z A A R. A. GEOSSMAN Begs to intimate to the public that he has on view, Ex Otaki, ALarge Assortment of SWISS FASCY GOODS, CARVED IN WOOD, Consisting of FRAMES, BRACKETS, JEWEL BOXES, VASES, BOOKRA.CKS, And other articles too numerous to mention, ALL HIGHLY EECOMMENDEE For christmas, birthday and wedding pres_::ts. As the time is limited, visitors are requested tc make an early appearance. -v-T IN bPECT lON INVITED. Note the Address- Next to Hemus and Hanna. Photographers Upper Queen-street. RAILWAY TERMINUS HOTEL. OFFICIAL BAY. JOHN ENDEAN, Proprietor, Late of the Nil Desperaudum Hotel, Grahams town. Wines and Spirits of the Best Brands. J.E. hopes for a continuance of the patronag< so liberally bestowed on Mr. Fernandez, th< late proprietor. The Hotel offers special in ducements to Travellers, the situation bsin§ central, close to the Railway Station, and th< charges moderate. f^i A U T I 0 N Whereas certain persons have lately tres passed and entered upon my Land, situate in th District of Hauraki, Banks' County, known a " Oiere North," No. 2,519. and Cut Down, Re moved, and Stolen my Growing and othe Timber Trees. This is to give notice that an; person or persons entering upon the said Lanr for any purpose whatever without my permit sion first obtained, will be prosecuted with th utmost rigour of the law. A Reward willb paid to any person who shall give such inform. tion as will lead to the conviction of any perso who has or may hereafter take any of my sai Tress. Dated this 21st day of December, 1877. SAMUEL CHARLES SMITH, Owner, ARGYLE HOUSE.—Pound in t_ Shop, a Purse containing a sum i money.—Owner please apply to MrjjHogartl Argyle House, Queen' Street,



BUGGY for Sale.—A good substanti; fataily Buggy.,double-seated; price £20. Apply Sommervirie's Stables. • FOR SALE, a bargain, Handsome Silv< Tea Service; suitable for Testimonial ( private use.—Enquire Star Office. FOR SALE, a J arge Allotment i Chapel-street.--Samuel Cochrane & Son. rpo BE LEASED, for ten years, thos JL extensive and excellent Premises, con prising Mr. DornAvell's Butcher's Shop, togethe with shop adioining in Queen-street, 7 Shops i: Darby-street,. Albert Hall, Bowling Saloor Stable, &c, &c.—F. Ring. Agent. IVTORTH SHORE.—ExcellentlO-roome. JJaI Villa on the Bathing Beach to Let; alsc four Dwelling-houses in the best positions in th district.—O. Mays, Post-office Store. _(?Orf_ CASH. Balance at 10s. per week. cw _»V Comfortable Cottage close to the Rail way Station.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent Shortland-street. fi-l f\ to £1000 LENT, on Building Societj cwX-vf principles or on any terms to sui borrowers.^—C. Williamson; Estate Agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. 4? I ss. PEP FOOT, 15 minutes walk fron c-w1 X Queen-street, a few Choice Allotments, fully planted with fruit and ornamental trees Terms, £10cash; balance can remain on mort gage.&gS. Vaile, Land_Agent, Shortland-street. 1 KS. PER FOOT, at Ponsonby, two Capita 1 O Building Allotments, measuring 80 x 100 for Sale at 15s. per foot.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street.' £OKf| —COMFORTABLE HOMESTEAD &*J " • of 5 acres, divided into 3 paddocks. 1 paddock grass, i acre straAvberries. the re mainder in orchard and vineyard, vegetables, &c.; new House of 5 rooms, also Stable, Cow shed. Piggery, Well, &c.—S. Vaile, Land Agent Shortland-street. 4-* hkO CASH, Balance at 15s. per week.—ln c**" f\f a leading street, 15 minutes Avalk from Queen-street, a Large Building containing ten rooms, admirably adapted for a Boarding house. For Sale at the low price of £420.—5. Vaile, House and Land Agent. Shortland-street. TO LET, a good House and 1_ acres of land in a rising country settlement; excellent opening for a shoemaker.—For particulars apply to Geo. Dickson, Baker, Hobson-street. T6~BE LET, in St. Mary's Road, Ponsonby, a comfortable six-roomed House, near the sea, with every convenience and in good order; with garden and fruit and ornamental trees; gas and water laid on.— Apply at once to W. L. Mitchell, 66, Queen street. - FOR SALE, 7 years Lease of acres of Land close to beach at Stokes' Point, with large orchard, good well of water, and 4-roomed Cottage, large crop of fruit.—H. Partington, House Agent. 2~AJC\ ACRE FARM, "improved and "-ft \_/ in crop, with 7head cattle, poultry, &c, new House, 7 rooms, furnished, one mile from Railway Station, to be Sold a bargain, as the owner is leaving the colony.—W Clarke, Land Agent, High-street. "VTORTH SHORE.—A Furnished House JLa( to Let.—Apply R. &R. Duder. nhO LET, a 6-roomed House.—Apply -i- Mr Barnes. Karangahape Road, Newton. £-| <f» PER ACRE.—J and at Mount Eden JL\9 Already cleared and fenced. Magnifi cent view. Also, Building Allotments,—C. Williamson, Estate agent, Vulcan Lane. TO LE~_\ £i 5-roomed Cottage in Cracroft-street, Parnell, overlooking the Domain.—Enquire A.A., Star office. TO LET, 5-roomed House. Symonds s<reet, 6-roomed House College' Road.— H. Partington, House and Land Agont, Stich bury's Buildings. TO LET or Sell (cheap), on easy terms, Large Marine Residence at Bella Vista. To Let, neAV Co.tage, Ponsonby Road.—Apply at office Masefleld and Co. 1~0-| ACRE ~ FARM,HL7~m_les~from JL Auckland. Good orchard, 10 acres in grass and crops, comfortable house .of four rooms, plenty of wood and water; large run ad joining. Price, £270.—5. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. OR SALE, the Unexpired Term of the Lease of the Residence at present occupied by Mr. W. J. Hill, containing eight rooms, pleasantly situated in Parnell, and commanding a magnificent view of the harbour. For particulars and terms apply to Samuel Cochrane and Son. 4?_3. —EIGHT PIGS, four of them rfef'vPa Berkshire, a bargain.— Robertson Bros., Grocers, Upper Symonds-street. TO LET OR FOR SALE, a pretty 5-roomed Cottage, nearly new, in Hacket street, Ponsonby, near Shelly Beach.—Apply B. Tanner, corner Shortland-street. TO Let. two Houses, one of six and one of four rooms; plenty of water and all accommodations.—James Reid, Eden Terrace. Public Works Office (Colonial Architect's Branch), Wellington, 13th December, 1877. TENDERS are invited for Converting the old Hospital at Hamilton into Police Quarters, General conditions, specifications, and draw ings, may be seen at the office of the Colonial Architect, Wellington; the District Engineer's Office, Auckland; and the Public Works office, Hamilton. _$Tenders addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, and marked outside. "Tender for Alterations to Old Hospital, Hamilton," will be received at the office of the undersigned up to noon of Monday, the 31st day of December, 1877. Telegraphic tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will be received, if presented at any Telegraph Office, by noon of the same date, provided that written tenders in due form are lodged at a District or Resident Engineer's office by the same hour. The loAvest or any tender not necessarilly accepted. P. F. M. BURROWS, Acting for Colonial Architect. m O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of the 31st instant, for the Erection of Fittings in Queen-street, for the Mutual Life Association of Australasia. R, KEALS & SON, Architects. mENDERS WA N —T~E"_O. The Newmarket Road Board invite Tenders for building Culvert and Retaining Wall, until SATURDAY, the 29th instant, at 5 p.m. Plan and specifications to be seen at my office. F. G. CLAYTON, Chahman. rTT~U BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to n^on on SATURDAY, the 29th instant, for the Erection of Brick Building in Queen-street. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect,. ff\~6 CO N T RACTORS. Tenders for roads in the Grafton Road District will be received at the Secretary's office, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, » Avhere plans and specifications can be seen until Saturday, the 29th instant. By order of the Board, -_-_--.„ ---3 ALFRED ASHTON, Secretary Grafton Road District Board. , m O B U .1 L D E R S. Tenders Avill be received until noon of the 29th instant, for the Erection of Bank Premises at Tauranga, for the National Bank of New Zealand. _^ __ _ _ _,___. R. KEALS & SON, Architects. ■ mO BUILDERS AND PAINTERS. ' Tenders will be received until noon of the 27th instant, for Painting, &c, and Additions and Alterations to a Dwelling House in - Symonds-street. K . KEALS & SON. Architects. CHRISTMAS CAKES and Mince Pies. Christmas Cakes, from 9d to Is 3d. per lb.; Superior Mince Pies, from 3d to 6d each, at J.. . Woodward's Fancy Biscuit Stall, No. 59, City " Market. N.B.—All orders carefully attended 3 to. . (pHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY. The Rev. J. STILL. M.A., of the Melanesian Mission, will preach at the above Church on the • morning of Sunday next, 23rd December. I mHAMES HARBOUR FORESHORE. •~ Whereas an application has been made by the r Thames Harbour Board for a Crown Grant of the described in the Schedule hereunder. This y, is to notify that all claims, if any, of title to or 3- interest whatsoever in the said land, must, with r full particulars ef the same, be lodged, on or c before MONDAY, the 21st day of January, 1878, Avith the Commissioner of Crown Lands, at the c CroAvn Lands Office, Auckland, i- ! D. A. TOLE, n Commissioner CroAvn Lands. -, Crown Lands Office, °- Auckland. 19th December, 1877. SCHEDULE. AH that parcel of land on the eastern shot© o theHauraki Gulf., lying between high an_3 lov water mark, and situated between the j£auae ranga and Tararu Creeks, at the Thaaaes,. anc '© known as th© •* Thames Foreshore," exceptinj af therefrom the folloAving pieces, Arfz v : Kauac tv ranga S. 2Sb ; Whakaruaki B; Whftkaupapa B Kauaeranga 12a; and part of Ko.m v_:,ga •£_...



al "TV OMAIN BOARD The Domain Board is requested to MEET at _ the Mayor's Office at 12 o'clock on MONDAY _r 24th inst. ,-< F. P. FENTON. || UOEESTEB.' "EIETE, } TO cei.ebra.te the c FOURTEENTH ANNIVERSARY OF - COURT CITY OF AUCKLAND, 3978,. TO BE HELD IN THE - J-/OMAIN, on -DOXING -Day, t 26th DECEMBER, 1877. A PROCESSION will leave the Cook-street : Hall for the DOMAIN, at 9.30 a.m. sharp, and returnat i p.m. Members of all Courts are re ' spectfully invited. In the EVEi^NG, a SOIREE and BALL will take place, in the Choral Hall. Tea on.' the Table at 6.30 p.m.-; Dancing to commence at 9. Refreshments all night Free. A Lady will be in attendance in the Cloak room. ; The services of the Hibernian Band have been secured for the Procession, Concert, and Ball. Athletic Sports, to commence at 12 o'clock, as per programme already issued. Dancing, Swings, and all kinds of amusement mider the trees- A Large Marquee will be erected,, where Re freshments of all kinds may be obtained during the day. TICKETS (Soiree & Ball), Three Shillings ■ each, can be obtained from Bro. Auger, Parnell r Bro. Holland, Queen-street; or any member off the Committee. W. GODWIN, Secretary to the Committee. • Grey-street.- COURT ZEALANDIA, . No.. 4741, - A. O. F.. A. D. Members of the above Court are hereby in formed that the next Meeting will be held on SATURDAY EVENING NEXT, December 29, at eight o'clock, instead of WEDNESD _V, 26th (Boxing Day). All Members are respectfully requested to • meet, in Full Regalia, at the Court-room, Young Men's Chrisrian association, Wellesley-street. on WEDNESDAY MORNING, December 26, at nine o'clock, to March to Cook-street Hall, there to Join in the Procession of Court City cf Auckland, and proceed to the Domain. Members of the Juvenile Court aie also re quested to meet at the same time and place. FREDERICK CHRISTMAS. __ Secretary.. A UCKLAND ROYAL ARTILLERY. ANNUAL piCNIC. THE ANNUAL PICNIC WILL BE HELD ON NEW YEAR'S DAY,! ON THE ISLAND OF MOTU TAPU (By kind permission of J. Reed, Esq.) TICKETS :—Gentlemen, 55.; Ladies, 25..6 d. E. HEIGHWAY, Hon. Sec. GRAND CRICKET MATCH, INTER-PROVINCIAL CONTEST.. ' CANTERBURY j&L Y. AUCKLAND. This Match will be Played on the Domain Cricket Ground, on the 28th and 29th December. Play will commence at 11 a.m., and cease at & p.m. each day. A Band will be in attendance. Admission, Is.; Children, half-price. W. W. PHTLSON,. Hon. Sec. L~B E R T HALL, DARBY-STREET. Opening Night !—WEDNESDAY,. 26th Dec. PROFESSOR HENNTCKTE, The Dlusionist, in his Temple op Magig !II MADAME STELLA In her Wonderful Performance of the Arabian Box Mystery! The Greatest Wonder of the 19th Century, exhibited Avith unparalleled success in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, and all the principal Towns of the Colonies. ALSO, The Great Feat of the Beautiful Entranced Lady in her Aerial Sleep I GIFTS! GIFTS! GIFTS! Elegant and Costly Gifts presented each even ing to the patrons of Professor Hennickie's Entertainment. The Leading Prizes each evening will consist of a Beautiful Tea Service, Cruets, Butter Dishes, Vases, Clocks, Albums, Japanese Ornaments, Toilet Sets, Bread Bas kets. Front Seats, 35., with two sealed envelopes; Second Seats, 25.,' Avith one sealed envelope; Back Seats, Is. Prizes are exhibited in the window of Mr. Kean's Thistle Hotel, Queen-street. Doors open at 7-30; commence at 8. SELECT BALL Avill be held in the Oddfellow's Hall, Cook-street, on WED NESDAY, 26th December. Dancing to com mence at 8.30 p.m. precisely. Admission :— Double Tickets, ss; Single Tickets, 3s each. To be obtained from any of the Committee; or at the door of the Hall. Refreshments provided during the night, Free. A Good Band in attendance. —W. T- Donald, M.C. "I E C T U R E. A LECTURE Will be delivered in the PRIMITIVE METHODIST SCHOOL-ROOM, Franklyn Road, on MONDAY (Cheistmas Eve), 24th Dec, By JOHN BLACKMAN. SUBJECT: " CHRISTMAS, PAST AND PRESENT." Syllabus:— Christmas, Past and Present—Snow and Sunjij shine — Merry-making — The Wassail-bowl — Walts—Holly and Mistletoe, Old Halls—-Haddon* Penshurst, and Wotten—Shakespeare and Ben Jonson at the Mermaid on a Christmas Eve— Social Aspects—Prince Albert's Chrismas Tree —Mary Morgan's Goose—Christmas Bells—ln fluence of Dickens—Chrismas Books—Tony Quin—Rich and Poor— Conclusion. Tho Lecture is kindly given to aid the Church Funds. Admission, Is. To commence at 7.30._ __ rrr__~E" H"O L IDA V sV J. WISEMAN has an excellent assortment of Goods, consisting of Ladies' and Gents' Saddlery, Whips, Spurs, fee^, very suitable for Presents. PSrOREGON.— Excursion to Manu • kau Heads,.BOXING DAY, at 10 a.m. Return fares, 2/6. Waiuku trip—Thursday, at 10 a.m. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27. EPSOM' HOUSE AND GROUNDS, (FREEHOLD). THE Subscriber has received instruc tions to sell by auction on the Premises, on Thursday, 27th December, at 11 o'clock, EPSOM HOUSE, containing nine rooms, Avith Balcony, Verandah, Out-house, Tanks, Regis tered Stove, Sec, situated on the best part of , the Epsom Road, commanding a magnificent view, and well adapted for a Boarding-house or Ladies' School. Also, The PIANO and FURNITURE, including Cheffonier, Wood and Iron Bedsteads and Bed ding, Spring Mattresses, Tables, Chairs, Glass, Plated-ware, Clock, Carpets, Pictures, Stereos copic Views, Gold Weights and Scales, Twgr nests Small Drawers for Shop, Books, Meat Safe, set of Silver-mounted Buggy Harness,, Coffee Mill, Pepper ditto, Fenders, Sofa. Lamp, &c, &c GEORGE SIBBIN, ■ Auctioneer i WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER S6. JUNCTION YARDS.. FOR SALE, at Junction Yards, -on. Wednesday (Tuesday being Christmas, Day), at 10 o'clock sharp, f 50 head Fat Cattle f 300 yat Sheep Dairy _qws, Store Cattle, Veal, Calves, &Cft i 5 AT 10 O'CLOCK. ■■ ' : SHUNTER & NOLAN.