TELEGRAPHIC.

TELEGRAPH OFFICE CLOSED

IHj>AY was a public holiday, and the oilice has been closed.

[PEESS AGENCY.]

WELLINGTON, this day.

The Kate Brain from Adelaide, expects to go to Auckland.

Ellerslie Races—To-Day.

E VEIA r this morning the dull leaden aspect of the heavens sliewed that the rain of Sunday night was not yet over, and a few expressions of disappointment wero heard from thoso who had organized pic-nic expe ditions to various points of attraction. A Blight shower which fell in the forenoon, tended to cast a still further damper on the holies of the would - be al feseo diners. Towards nine o'clock, however, patches of blue sky and sunlight broke through the jjioom of rain-flond, and appearances were more liope - inspiring. To turfites the rain of Suwhiy was a welcome sign. On Satur day tho course was hard and dry, and rain that had fallen up to this morning was only sufficient to lay the dust and render the course better for running. A great many people who visited Ellcrslie yestor dav went over the Steeplechase course, which differs in many parts from the former one, and in the opinion of the majority it is somewhat stiitcr. At the Occidental Hotel on Saturday, there was a largo assemblage of sporting gentlemen present, and some animated speculation on the Cup and Steeplechase. There was evidently a disposition to pack Ariel, who in consequence, came up to the top quotations, leaving o*F at about level money. The movement in favour of Kingfisher seems to have died out as will be seen by the small price he Fetched in the Sweep. It was the conviction of everybody that Mr "Waltor meant to win vith Isaac Walton. It Avill he seen that tlis gentleman bought Ariel in the Savccp, from which it is evident that he fears danger from that quarter. The Don was bought hj his owner Mr Coyle, which shewed that gentleman had some con fidence in the powders of his horse. Tommy Dodd and Perfume were about equal favourites for the Steeplechase, jind there vas a strong tendency to hack Butcher /Joy at a price. The rest of the wagering consisted in sundry doubles being laid on the Cup and Grind Stand Handicap anc Cup, and Cup and Steeple chase, Ariel aid Fallacy being the favourite combination in tbe first case, and Ariel and Tommy Ibdd, and Ariel and Perfume the most commonly selected in the latter case. The amount of the Sweep was £50, Ist fiO per com, 2nd 25, 3rd 15 ; the prices paid being as fdlows :— £ s. IsaacWalttn (Walters) ... fl 0 Kingfisher 2 5 Tui 1 5 Danebury 14 0 Belle .. ... ... 1 0 Ilangi 1 0 Ariel (Walters) 26' 0 Don (B. Cojle, 5 10 (PER PIGEON EXPREES.) 12.30 p.m. Brophy of the Star Hotel, Newton, eaters for the Grand Staid, and has made splendid arrangements whbh camot fail to ensure success in his departmcii. Mr Hazard lias a shooting gallery on thegroud, and is driv ing a roaring business, 'she Queen's Hotel (Adams), and the Wynwd Arms Hotel, have booths, and in front arc about eight tables, wheels of ortune, where money is rapidly changing hands. There is a booth hard 'by where Good Templars may regale themselves or. tea and codec, and fresh oysters. The 11.20 and 11.40 trains dropped several hundreds of. pleasure seekers, but til number on the ground up to 12 o'clou; is not large. Several vehicles arc alreadj )n the Course, and more are arriving «ich minute. Aer-'lite has gone amiss, anl is scratched for the Plate, and I bolievs for all his engagements; Rangi is scratched for the Maiden Plate and Qib Handicap. There is a food deal of specukion going on, Fanny Fisher colt being laic even against the field. His Worship theKayor, \Y. J. Hurst, and B. Tonks, Esri, ex-Mayor, are on the ground, besides a luge number of the elite. The Hobson Bane,under Band master McComish, have anted, and have a fine programme of musical ficcctions. Mr Ring's Gainsboro' is scratchellor the Grand Stand Handicap and Publican' Purse.

Maiden Plate of 50 soys., witti sweepstakes of 1 sov3. each; amount accriiw from sween- Btakcs to go to second horse. \ inner otme Derbyto carry7lbs. penalty. IMauceli miles.

Belting 6 to 1 agst Derby ;5 to 1 agst Skylark and Shamrock ; 6 to Jttgst Derby; 7 to 1 agst Sprig ;2 to 1 on finny Jisher colt ; 5 to 1 agst Aconite, f, good start was effected. Skylark weit <iX with a slight lead, which she mantauied until pawing tho Grand Stand. J.t the lirst distance post Fanny Fish* colt came through his horses, and colbirel SkylarJc, and on coming from behind the Wl, J( iinny Fisher led by a length, after <'\sP lc 1 n(llfl race for a quarter of a mile withmyUrK, the rest tailing off. Coming into tfe straight again, Fanny Fisher went inside the pst ' and then came in at leisure, leaung past the post by a length and a half. J)<royantl Aconite raced for third place, the iomei leading past the post by a neck. lac following is the result of the race : Mr .T. Hunt's b.g. Skylark, aged. 9st «3 Mr A.ijollfnU.g. Derby, syrs, QstUba (Ownjj 2 Mr J. S. Buokland's ch.f. Aconite, 3yrs, /st ds (T)emuth) ••. v» <■ i' a n Mr W. Pereival'B k-S- Shamrock, oyrs, .fet *s v Mr W. Crosbie's kc. Spria of Shillelagh, -m, Q Mr W. Walters'' br.c, by Dainty Ariel outpf Fanny Fisher, 3yrs, 7st Clf)S .. ■• h Captain VValmsloy's br.c. Aerolite, 3yrs.pt; Mr James Watt's eh .c.', by fotara out of Lay- fl bird, 3yrs, TatdliS.. •• .•• nLliJl" n Mr G. Cruuiinera eh.m. Rangi, oyrs, «J=tin.. «

The follow ing horses also ran : Slmfrock (Thorpe), Spril of SliiUelagh (\\ftty). Cautell rode Fanny Fisher colt, w no was dis<iualificd; Rmigi, Aerolite, and itara scratched.

The Belle Breaks Her Shouder.

The Auckland Guv (Handicap) °f 2&OVS., with a sweepstakes of 10 soys. each ffWj second horse to receive 20 soys., anj thua horse to save his stakes. Distance, 2 lies. Mr J. Watt's b.c. Ariel, lyrs, Bst 2n.s .. •• £ Mr R. Hay's eh.c. Dznebnry, 3yrs, 7st 1011 .. - Mr W. Walters' br.c, Isaac Walton, jyis, 6st 121!>s .. .. .. •• •- +-I " n Mr M. Edgar's b.R. The Jion, apred, 7st i% ■■ « Mr W. Walters' br.L Kingfisher, 6yrs, 7 3H.s 0 Mr R. Rb v's br. c Mill flleton, 3 yra. .st 31« .. v Mr G. Crummcr's elm. Ham,', syrs CStfca i .. o Mr W. Robert's b.id The Belle, syrs, fcß!bs 0 Mr R. Klrkwood's ii.g. Tui, syrs, 63t Bfc .. 0 Betting 6 to 4 on Ariel; 2 tol agst Danebury ; 3 to 1 agst Isaac Waltn ; 6 to 1 agst Belle anc Don. Hie Slowing started: Ariel (Brimnerf flncbriry (Watty), Don (Hudson), Isaac Walton • (Cantell), The Bole (T. Day) ; rjiamder scratched. Anotlcr horse shewedup just at starting. • j The Grand Sttnd is roofed Mth urn. brellas. I , There was onofalse star;. Md was at the pist. A jjood *rt was tl iCected, Ariel hading, Uaneb|y and ■i^aac Walton dote up. At a quj-ter of a mile from the skrt, The Belle rho was »j» behind fell, rollife over her rut. bne baa broken hcrfshotildeT. Tb rider U unhurt. From his poiut tht hfsos were j» a duster, At fo catting M WftltPtt

went tlp Danebury 2nd, the Don c 1 Kred °h- mg l tO thC t"^ D^ebury coiJ.ueil his horses and led by about 1 \ hQy keP* this position for ■some distance. At the hill the second time round Isaac Walton again wont up, and improved his chances. At the mile and a half Ariel led by a length >anelmry falling off; Isaac' 7 Walton's chances gone. Ariel maintained his lead to the fnnsh, winning by two lengths. Time .-> rams. o4i sees.

Ihe Belle was shot by Major Frazer's order. A great deal of sympathy Is felt for nun. Ho is a plucky straightforward sportsman, and deserves better luck. The mare slipped owing to the nature of tho courco. Die sholdcr waa completely shatercd.

1 lhlicaxs Pitbsr of GO soys., with a swecp suuees ot 2 soys. each ; amount accruinK from sweepstakes to go to socond horse. Distance, at 1" *k lla *'>Ss> f• Fallacy, 3 yrs, 7st 121t 1 9st 3?t" Mc;Giee's b.m. Porfumo, 6yrs, Mr W. Waltcrs''br.c.,"by DaintyAriel'out of I'anny Fisher, 3yrs, 7stßlbs .. o ?l T}}\ Itay'sbr.c. Middleton,3yrs, 7st 8 n.s .. 0 Mr U. Punj? s rn.g. Gainsboro', syrs, 9st 31bs .. 0

Letting G to 4on Fallacy. Gainsboro', Dainty Ariel, and Middleton were scratched. Only Perfume and Fallacy started. Two falsestarts were made. At the third Perfume jumped oil" for a good lead, and led for a quarter of a mile,, when Fallacy collared him. They raced for some distance, but tho weight told ....against Perfume. Fallacy went ahead, and maintained tho lead all the way round, winning easily. Mr R. Wynyard's absence from the ground is much regretted. This is the first occasion his well-known face has been missing for many years, and the caiise is family bereavement. Much sympathy is expressed for him.

It has rained almost incessantly. The saddling paddock and approaches arc a sea of mud.

ELLERSLIE GARDENS.

This well-known holiday resort was attended to-day by a good crowd of

pleasure-seekers, who appeared to enjoy themselves very much. The commence ment of tho sports was postponed for an hour to allow of the grass becoming dry after the wet night.

(PER STAR CARRIER PIGEON.)

Ellerslie Gardens, 2 p.m. Tiik rain which came on at 12 o'clock com pletely marred the success of the snorts. It was determined to run oil" only tlie closed races, viz., the 300 Yards, the Maiden, and tho Mile. Thera are about 500 persons present. .soo Yards Rack, McGinley, 12 yards ... ... ... 1 C. McArthur, 12 yards 2 D. Donovan, 8 yards... ... ... 3 Five others ran. Maiden Rack.—(lso yds.) FIIIST HEAT. E. McGinley ... ... ... ... 1 B. Ellis 2 SECOND HEAT. Ganlt 1 Martin 2 FINAL HEAT. McGinley 1 Ganlt .'. 2 Won by two yards. The mile race is postponed till to-morrow.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before Robert Graham Esq., J.P.)

ABSENT WITHOUT LKAVK. Thomas Griffiths, was charged with being absent without leave from tho British schooner, Matchless, on Saturday last. Remanded nntil W-morrow. ALLFGED FOKOEKY. Richard Torpcy, was charged with forg ing and uttering a cheque for £19, on tlie 23rd of December, purporting to be signed by John Cnshmorc, with intent to defraud Mr. John Cosgrave. Remanded.

A CHILD RHYME.

I dreamed all nitfbt of the Domain, Of currant buns and cheering tea ; But when this morn I saw tho ram,^ I wept and sitfhort " Oh dearie me 1 But sweet Hope whispered, " dry thy sorrow. The tea and buns you'll have to-morrow.

THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 1877,



The cases of in this city during the Christmas holidays liavc been comparatively few. Not a drunkard appeared this morning in the Police Court.. It would appear therefore that thfl people have enjoyed the season with due modera tion.



The members of the Good Intent Lndgo of Oddfellows Avill hold a social gathering at the Cook-street Hall, this evening. Members of other lodges are requested to patronize the same. The annual fete of the children attending St Andrews' Presbyterian Sunday school was'to have taken place to-day, but owing to the inclemency of the weather it has been postponed until to-morrow morning. The Temperance Variety Troupe Rave a concert on Saturday evening at the Wollesley streot Rooms for the benefit of the funds of the Temperance Drum and Fife Band. The room was Very well attended. The chair was take by Mr Cox. A number ot sentimental and comic son:;s were given by ladies andgenUe men • also recitations by Mr Brown and Mr Tamieson Among the best things of the even inT were the songs of Miss McEvoy, and Messrs Socats and Salt. Mr Browns "Modern Logic," and Mr Costello's Irish Jig. Visitors to Auckland during the holiday. should not fail to walk through the Arcades The proprietors invite strangers to inspect their stock, though they may not imme diately wish to purchase. They pride themselves on keeping the largest variety of Carpets in New Zealand. Their excel lent workmanship has elicited a demand for their Furniture from Australia, the Cabinet Department being under the management of Mr R. Cranwell, whose {Lor experience enables him to give great 2i*faetion.-JUST LANDED, Floor Cloths for Stairs, Halls and Rooms; Fancy Pat tern China Mattings, Linoleums, Caypet and Health Rugs; Tier Glasses, Walnut- Loo Tables, Toilet Sets, etc etc Cmmtry Settlers should purchase at the Cll\ HALL ARCADE,4 as they can obtain so ma\ V of their requirements at one establish ment A Liberal Discount to cash pur- Sers during the holiday season at hSoWAY & GAELICK'S, Queen-street. ■~TwI T'silendia home-cured and dairy : fed Christmas.—[Advt.l



TTANDICAP piGEON J^ATCH, To be Fired on FRIDAY* THE 9TH FEBRUARY, 1877, (Being the day after the Woikato Races), AT HAMIL T 0 N, Under the auspices of_theWaikato Gun Club. - ASwceps^of^cac^mmu^ion.l lo^p'er'clnt?^^; V P « oenfc tp 2nd; 10 per



WANTED, a Girl to assist in house woi-k.—Mrs. Bllisdon, Vincent-street, three doors from the Chapel. TXT ANTED, aNnrsegirl.—Apply to Mre jy D.Goldie, Pitt-street. TITANTED, an Experienced Nursogirl. TV —Mrs. I. Barnett, Eden Crescent, three °or? f£°in_Wynyard House. WANTED, a respectable Female Ser ti( vant.—Blue Post Dining Rooms, Queen- W' ANTED to Sell, cheap, a strong 8 horse - power Engine, with Cornish Boiler.—Apply to Nicholls and Hall, corner of ■kdwardes and Queen-stroots. W "ANTED, somebody to~Adopt a little Boy of a widow who is unable to support him. lon months old, large dark eyes, blaok hair.—For particulars apply at this office. TXTANTEI) to Sell, a quantity of good ¥ t Saiis, suitable for Rick Covers, Tarpau lins, &c—Jamos McEwon, Customhouse-street. WAN TED, to~Sell, 80 and GO Acres oi Land, great part bush, at \Va ngarei only £12 oaeli. or £20 the two.—Apply to W. H. Dampier, General Dealer, Wyndhani-strect, corner of Albert-street. WANTED to LET, the Iron House at the Quccn-stroet entrance of Market; rent, 10s.—F. G. Ewin^ton, Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN, who wouldn't have a Boy to wear one of Coombes's 2s lid Suits. _ WANTED, Employment as Clerk or otherwise; good penman. — Address X\'Z, at this ofliee. ANTED TO SELL, BO cases of Rasins 5d lb., 4 lbs. for Is (id ; Currants, sil 11)., 4 lbs. for Is o'd ; 100 gross of Tin Matches, Is 6'd per dozen, IBs per gross. Lemon Peel, Is Gd lb. One Week Only; H. Watts, Pitt-street. Ladies Dresses from 8s to 14s, Boys Suits from 4s (id suit. ANTED KNOWN, tkt W. JAMIKSON, Jun., has secured those commodious premises (corner of High and Victoria-streets) formerly in occupation of Mr J. Stewart, where ho will be enabled to supply his friends and patrons with the Best Coal and Firm wood at the lowest prices. W. J. appeals to his friends to support him in his now under taking, as ill health lias compelled him to retire from the pursuit of his own profession. Goods Removed and Carting of every description done An express to be had at the yard. ANTED KNOWN—I have Just Opened 2 cases Printed Mole Trousers, which I shall sell at 7/0. Tho goods cannot be equalled by any other house in town for less than 10/(5. —SAMUEL COOMBES. City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. WANTED, Sqnarcra for a Million feet of Kauri at 2s. 3d. per hundred.—P. and I. McLcod, Helcnavillo. ___ WANTED, to caution the public against spurious imitations of tho Home Shuttle Lock-stitch Sowing Machine The penuino article can only be obtained in Auckland of J. "V. Breda, Shortland - street; or, J. Jenkins, Temple of Fashion, Nowmarket. All others are counterfeit. WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trilling cost. Musio and other Bindingdonoinbeststyle.—WlLLlAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and Account Book Manu facturer, next door to tho Eykning Stak Office, Wyndham-strcct. WANTED KNOWN, that you can get Good French Felt Hat for 2/11, at Coombes' City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. WANTED Known, (lentlemcn h Clothes Cleaned, Renewed, in Colour, and neatly repaired ; Colours warranted fast, and not wash off". Dyeing in all its branches done at Edgar's Dyeing and Cleaning Establishment, Welloaley Iroet East, Auckland. Communications by post promptly attended WANTED KNOWN, that you can got •1 nice Bows for Is. Fit for any Gentle man's wear, and if you have no money you can have one for nothing, at the City Clothing Mart. —Samuel Coombes, 92, Queen-street. WHICH ARE THE CHEAPEST OVENS, those which are importcp from Melbourne and sold at .'ios., and last about six months and then give way at. the back and Jet the smoke in, or those which Herbert 11. Smith makes at 155., koiiio of which have been in use over 7 years, and are guaranteed to lubl for ten years, 1 have also taken first-class prizes at all tho Showa for Improved Patent Portable Ovens, Colonial Ovens, Wrought.-iron House anil Ship Sloven, &c.— Send for new illustrated priced catalogue of Ovens and ]lunges at greatly reduced prices, with testimonials from a large number of persona who luivu had them in use for over six^ycars. —Auckland fron Works, Durham-street V\'ost, opposite Buukland'a salo yard. WANTED to Sell, a 4-Roomcd House, in Hill-street, Newmarket, and Freehold Allotment, 28 by "100 feet. Lined and papered, good tank, well-fenced ; £100. Very cheap. Key next door.—Apply 11, Kean, Thistle Hotel. WANTED KNOWN, we continue to make Trousers to order for 15s.—Phillips's Mart, Queen-street. WANTED, the Public of Auckland to Know that I. LEVY is selling LINEN FACED COLLARS (all sizes), from ."i^u. PKR BOX. Would particularly call attention to a LAKGK STOCK of CROSS-SIZBI) TROUSERS (both of tho latest and old fashioned cut), the largest sizes to be obtained in Auckland. WANTED KNOWN, that the Fitting Shop and Howe's Sewing Machine Agency is KJDMOVED higher up the street, opposite the Police Court. Just Received, per Hero, a fresh shipment of Domestic and Leather Machines. These machines, as made by the Original Inventor of tho Sowing Machine (Klias Howe, jun.), have never yet been equalled either in principle or excellence of manufacture. Re pairs to all machines properly done. Steam Gauges repaired, tested, and adjusted. WANTED KNOWN, that Samuel Coombes is making up tho MoPhilg gloggonaught Check in Mosgicl Tweed Trousers for 20s. The best value in New Zealand.—City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. LOST, in Symonds-street, lieiny's In struction Book for Pianoforte. Finder will oblige b, leaving it at H. While's Mount Eden Road. LOST, on Sunday morning, near the Government Grou'nd3, a Black Silk Satehet. Tho finder will oblige a young lady by leaving it at this of)lce. I7IOUND, ill Pnrnell last night, a Shet ' land Pony.—The owner may have the same by applying All Nations Bakery, Parnell. "OOKTKAITS of Sir George Grey, JL Mr Justice GilliOß, and the Mayor. See Brett's Auckland Almanac. Price, ONE SHILLING. MAORI WAR, by an Eye-Witness. See Bhtctt's Auckland Almanac. Price, ON E SHILLING. TVTEW LOCK-STITCH SEWING _L^ MACHINES. £2. 10s., gnrantced.—W. C. Denncs, Sewing and Washing Machine Depot, Qncen-stroe t. ____. IR GEORGE GREY'S Exploring Ex peditions in Australia. See Brett's Auck land Almanac. Price, ONE SHILLING- jO>*> PRlZE,—Winner, Mr Charles c%s&9& Chase. Score, 110. TWO Prizes this Week.—One to highest and one to second highest scorer.—Allen's Bowling Saloon. COUNTIES, Financial Arrangements, Local Elections, Rating, and Public Works Acts, 1870. See Brett's Auckland Almanac. Price, ONE SHILLING. FOR SALE, Pagnal or Spring Cart, nearly new.—H. White, Mount Eden Road, ICIOR SALE, the Old Established Dining jfj Rooms and Boarding House in Queen street, known us the United Slates Dining Rooms; consisting of Lease, Goodwill, Furni ture, and Fittings.—Apply to Samuel Cochrano and Son. __ FOR SALE, a nine-roomed House, oppo site One Tree Hill, at Epsom.—For address apply office of this papexj I?! ARM at Pukekohe for Sale ; ISO acres ' first-class land, situate midway between Piikekohc and the Railway Station; 100 acres in grass, and nearly all fenced, with House.anti out-buildings thoi-eoa-^-o.rrfwrV^M^r'S^aiid Son, Land and Estate Agents^ ; In OR SALE, 280 acres superior Land, ' P&parata, near Mr. Dougal'a mill. No offer'nearly eligible will be refused.-Apply J. Mtfran, corner Cracroft-streot, Parpen K*se ; ____ %7K)R SALE, in Vincent-street, a.Large ' ¥ • BuiWiiiy Allotment, W. feet by 300.feel— ]/Samuel Cayhranc ft m} S«H JU«Hi ■&*?«(£, Fprt-



nnHE COUNTY ELECTIONS. " THE EVENING STAR " DULY AUTHORISED GAZETTE Under the " Counties Act" and tho " Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876," FOR THE INSERTION OF ALL ELECTION NOTICES Under the Act. UCKL AN D SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNIO N. Tho Sohools that had arranged to Join In tho Union Procession to-day, and who navo Post poned their Festival till To-morrow, will please assemblo n,t the foot of Wellesloy-streot TO MORROW (Tuesday) MORNING, at 9.30, and join tho Procession as previously arranged. W. H. LYON, Socrotary. BERESFORD-STREE't CONGREGA TIONAL SUNDAY-SIICOOL. The Children will assemble at Schoolroom at a quarter to nine TO-MORROW MORNING (Tuesday), when the Annual Treat will be held eitherjit Domain or Schoolroom. ST. ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL, Symonds-strect.-Thc Treat for tho Children attending this School has been POSTPONED, owing to the wet, until TO-MORROW (Tuesday), in the Dmnain. Childron assemble at the School at half-past 9 o'clock. T. PEACOCK, Superintendent. THE Quarterly Mooting of the Templar Bone-fit Society will be held in tho Tem perance Hall, Albert-street, on WEDNESDAY next, the 3rd instant (instead of Tuesday), at 7.30 p.m. All Mombers arc required to attend. R. JESHOP, Secretary. ("iHEAP DRAP EE V STO RE* J SYMONDS-STREET. Not. Selling Off, neither Selling under Cost, but I have several lines bought much under value, which I am offering at very low prices, to give the public the benetit. In Flowers, Ribbons, General Millinery, Haberdashery, &c\, Drapery ; Boys' Suits from 3s. 6d. to 135.; Umbrellas, from 3s. Od.; Ladies' and Children's Hats, from Is.; Men's from Is. 3d. J. HEAPS. TO THE CHAIRMAN NEWMARKET* HIGHWAY BOARD. F. G. CLAYTON, ESQ., Sir,-Wo, the undersigned Rat-cpayors of Newmarket, bog to request you to call a l'ubliu Meeting as early as possible, in order to obtain an expression of opinion regarding the proposed Routes of the Extension of Kaipara Railway. We are, sir, Your most obedient Borvante, Joseph Osborno William Morgan Jas. Tait, L.P.S. "William Hogg And nine others. C"i ENTLEMEN,—In compliance with the 7T above requisition, 1 hereby convene a Public Meeting in the Newmarket Hall, on WEDNESDAY EVENING, the 3rd January, 1577, ut half-past 7 o'clock. F. O. CLAYTON, Chairman Newmarket D.B. "XTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COM ±S PA NY. The Ordinary HALF-YEARLY MEETING of Shareholders will bo held at the Oiliccs of the Company, Auckland, at 2 p.m., on WEDNES DAY, the 10th January, to receive the Report and elect two Directors and Auditors. The, Transfer Books will be closed from the 27th hint., till the 10th prox. By order of the Board. GEORGE P. PIKItOE, Manager. December 26,1875. QJIIOIJTIiV I—ON X SIN L LING I A DREAM OF LI FE : SONGS AND SONNETS. By John Blackman. mo BUILDERS AND CARPENTERS. jj Tcndprs will Uc received until noon of the, 51 li .January, for the Erection of 11 Dwelling House at Wairau ('ruck. I^ans to ho seen al Mr. I (it tic's Slcjio, Muutigalurotu, Ivaipara ; and at I he o/lk-p uf It, KEALS & SON", Architects. Insurance Buildings, / i E LtM AN COiLVETTE ( 11 EltTl I A.' \JT SuppJies of Ship Chandlery, Sails, Clothing-, Sundries, &c,, &c,., for 11. 1. A!, Ship ' licnlm,' are to bo Ikt hy Tendkh, Duly qualified Con tractors will be pleased to send their offers, accompanied by samples, where practicable, not later than WEDNESDAY, 3rd .January, 1877, at noon, to the ofHoo of tho German Consulate, 55, Queen-street, where conditions and particulars may be ascertained, Auckland, Command of 11.1.M, Ship ( Hortha,' 29th December, LS7IJ. 171PSQM HOUSE SEMINARY, NEAR Ll QXJSIIUNGA, Conducted ijy Mks. Lewis. First Quarter of 1877, will Commence MON DAY, January 22. Vacancies for Boarders. An assisting Pupil required. HL, PO S S ENISKI E, • Empflchlfc sich soinen Lamlslouten Yon S K. M. S, ' Ilprtha,' als Schneider und Tuchhiindlor, versprieht rollo Bodicntuig und billigc I'i'eiac.—Ecke yon Shurtlaud und Queen treeta. . ivr 6t ie c of r emova l. I'hc oflice of Mu. Magkisoiinik, Solicitor, to Shoi'tland-streot, adjoining business premises of Brown, Campbell and Co, '13 E M O V A Li Mrs WILLIAMS has REMOVED from Albert Buildings to her New Shop, opposite the Firebell, junction of Queen and Grey-street, five doors from Market Entrance. 3Z> SALMON respectfully informs hiss Aj« Customers and Friends that on and after WEDNESDAY NEXT, Januarys, ho will Open a Branch Shop in Union-street, and hopes by keeping only first-class Meat at Reasonable Prices, to merit a fair share of patronage. R. SALMON, BUTCHER, Wyndham-street and Union-street. T3OARD 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 tho Lady Principal on tho 10th and 11th January, at the College, between the hours of 10 and I o'clock, and Prosuecfcusea may be ob tained from Miss Stothard, or the Secretary uC the Board. FREDERICK J. MOSS, Secretary. KAIPARA RAILWAY EXTENTION. v The undersigned has been requested, to con vene a Public Meeting to be hold in the Whau Public Hnll on THURSDAY next the Ith January, 1877, at 7.30 p.m., to take into consider ation the adaptability of the various lines as at present surveyed by Government. JOHN BOLLARD, Chairman TVhau Highway Board. _Whau, December 30,1876. ' FOR SALE, cheap, a Light Cedar Skiff. Apply to J. Waymouth, Boatbuilder, Custom-house-street. "VJfORTH SHORE -to Lot, Furnished _1_ Cottage, and Furnished Apartments ; seven-roomed House and Cottage, and half-acre allotment; a flLty-uere Paddock, well fenced.— Oliver Mays, Post-oflice, Devonport. TO LET, for a term of years, n beautifnl Villa Residence, known as "The Pines," . situated at Richmond, and nbout two miles from Queen-street, together with twenty (20) acres of good land. Tilery is a large garden and orchard planted with eno'ec fruit and ornamental trees, , the former in full bearing. There arc four pad i docks aocusjly f- need, and bearing luxuriant grass. This p-opf l'ly commands ix magnificent view of and is near to the soa; it adioins tlie l south side of Use Surrey Hill-s Estate, and is aJ i together one of the most beautiful properties in 1 tho vicinity of Auckland. A respectable and ■ responsible tniumt ind'sponsible, to whom it will be let at a low rental. To view, and forparii . culars, apply to W. Jones, on the premise? ; or ■ F, Lav/ry, Epsom; H. &P. Gibbons, 50, Wellos loy-street. • fip>Q LET, a Shop in Queen-street, liext JB_ to Henms's Star Boot Shop. Terms, £l I per week. TO LET, tliHtjeonnnouioiiH Sliop rocenlly occupied by MsUlaw© Nelson, Albert Hotel Iluaoi»ss.-"Appfy J, Stewart, Albert Wot«l,



FOR SALE BY R. C. GREENWOOD, AUCTIONEER, HOUSE, LAND, and COMMISSION AGENT MARKET HOUSE :— FOR SALE, an excollont 8-roomed House, situated in tho best part of Ponsonby, near the Lamp, with green-house, established vinery, an acre of ground laid as shrubbery, fruit and kitchen garden, asphalted yard and paths, and every modern convenience ; good view, cannot be built out. A bargain, £GOO. fcw?X FOR SALE, a 5-roomod Cottage in Dublin- Btrcct, with work-shop tmderneath, gt>od well, fenced, lined, and papered, new house, allot ment 10 x 115, freehold. Price, £135. Terms very easy. FOR SALE, a 5-roomed House situated in Gundry-strect, well finished inside and out, range in kitchen, water laid on, outhouses, garden, &c, freehold allotment; a real comfort able place. Price, £280. Terms, £100 cash, balance on easy terms. FOR SALE, on tho New North Road, ten minutea walk from tho Eden Vino Hotel, a com fortable Cottage, lined and papered, cow-shed, fowl-house, out-house, good well, and largo allotment, good run for a cow; very suitable investment for a working man. Price, £100. FOR SALE, a 13-roomed House, 10 minutea walk from town. Every modern convenience, dairy, cow-shed, coach-house, pig-stye, good garden, paddock (of an acre). Terms very easy, £600; £200 cash, balance at £5 per cent. FOR SALE, 2 Acres of Land at CambelllvJllo planted with ornamental trees, securely fenced' being a splendid site for gentlemen's residences view unparalleled. Price, £250. FOR SALE, a l-roomed Cottage in Newton Road, with allotment 33 x 100 good well, &c £150. FOR--SALE, a 5-roomcd Cottage in Newton Road, with allotment 53 x 200, two frontages, good well, &o. £200. FOR SALE, a 5-roomcd Cottage gin Brown street, Ponsonby, on the left hand side of Brown street, stable and well, allotment 10 x 100. £200. Terms easy. FOR SALE, a 5-roomcd Cottage in Brown street, Ponsonby third house on the right, allot ment 10 x 103, good well, &c, well fenced and new. Price, £180. Terms very easy, .630 cash. FOR SALE, a Splendid Allotment, 107 x 221 feet, fenced, just oiL upper end of Kybcr Pass. Price, 20s. per foot. FOR SALE, a Valuable Corner Allotment in Pompallicr's Terrace, off Ponsonby Road, 107 x 105. Price, £135. FOR SALE, 2 Allotments at Ngaruawahia, good business sites, close to the bank. Price low and terms easy. FOR SALE, 5 Allotments at Tuakau, good position. A bargain, £20 the lot. FOR SALE, tho Lease (18 years) of an Allot ment in Symonds-strcct, subject to £11 por annum, two frontages. Price, £10. FOR SALE, Houses, Land, Allotments (free hold and leasehold), in various parts of tho Town, Suburbs, and Province. AST See Advertisement Board, Market-house. It. C. GREENWOOD, Land, Estate, and Commission Agen Market House LINOLEUM ! CARPETS! (Ex ' TAMAYA') FURNITURE ! INOLEUM!-.-Unsurpassed for Durability; Soft and warm to tho feet. LINOLEUM !—Best covering ever invented for Dining Rooms, Halls, Ofll ccs, and Billiam Rooms. IN OLEUM!—A large variety of Patterns at the City Hall Arcade. I" INOLEUM I—Fitted to any size or shape JL room by Ilolloway & Oarlick. CIARPETS I—Just landed, Velvet Pile, very / handsome. ~f\ ARPETS !— Beautiful Brussels, latest de- Vv signs, for Drawing Rooms, (CARPETS V— KiddcrminatoP, large variety. j Tapestry from 2/11 to 4/6. TJ^URNITURE I—lnlaid Walnut Centre Tables, JO Modern Drawingroom Suites TTMJRNITUItE !—slttingroom Suites, Bedroom A Furniture for all classes. T7IURNITURE !—The best Show in Auckland. X Show Rooms 160 ft. long. TIBER AL DISCOUNT to Jj QASII PUROHASERS. BUY your FURNITURE, DRAPERY. AND CLOTHING ATTUK CITY HALL ARCADE. HOLLO WAY & GAItLICK, PROPRIETORS. fi HRISTMAS TRfc l N N E 1T» A. DORNWELL Begs to notify that he has secured the Finest Assortment of RST GEESE ! "QX And will Dispose; of them at from 4s. Gd. to 7s. Gd. Also, FOWLS DUCKS FOWLS AND DUCKS FOVVTS DUCKS In Unlimited Quantities. THE VERY PRIMEST MEAT AT THE USUAL PRICE OF FROM 2d. to Gd. per ib. MUTTON FOR CHRISTMAS WILL BE SOLD ALL SATURDAY, 2d., 3d., and id. per lb. LAMB, Is. to 6s. od. Per Quarter. SUCKING PIGS, 7s. Gd. Each. THE VERY PICK OF THE COUNTRY VEAL, IN PORK, . LAMB, BEEF, MUTTON. m~ See the BULLOCKS above lOOOlbs. each. SHEEP, 15Olbs. LAMBS, 60fts. At all times, at the service of the public, FRESH MEAT will be brought in every two hours, , and on MONDAY and TUESDAY, SHOP will cc OPEN WOM 5 to 1Q a.m. Early Orders and Delivery Most Respect fully Solicited. CASH! Delivery as Usual. CASH ! A. DORNWELL, CORNER QV QUEEN AND DABBST-STREETS.



THEATRE ROYAL. Solo Lessoo R. J. Do Lias. Scenic Artist .. N. H. Thornton. LAST NIGHT BUT FIVE of the Immensely Popular T INGARDS! JLi And Company! THIS (MONDAY) EVENING, January 1, 1877, Great Holiday Bili, ! For this Night Only. W. T. Gilbert's Play, in four acts, entitled CHARITY. Concluding with CREATURES OF IMPULSE. To-morrow Evening—FßOU FROU. Prices:—Dress Circle, Is.; Stalls, 2a. Gd.; Pit, One Shilling. ri H O R A L HALL. THURSDAY EVENING, January i, Artiiuk Sullivan's Novkl axd Original COIvIIC OI'JGUA, mitlAL BY TURY! JL O THE CELEIJRATED BREACH OF PROMISE OF MARRIAGE CASE ! OVER FORTY VOICES, AND FULL ORCHESTRA! ANNIVERSARY CONCERT AND BALL, S.N.E. COMMITTEE, Temper ance Hall, Albert-street, MONDAY, Ist Jan., 1877.— 83T " A Happy New Year!" *®S —Splendid National Programme !—Gems of England, Ire laud, and Scotland !—"School for Scandal!" Programme :—Duct (in Highland costume), " Hunting Tower " Mr. Carter and Miss Peace; Song (by desire), " II de Gonda," Miss Lawrence; Song, " Love sounds the Alarm," Mr. Salt; Song (by request), " The Jih'nd Girl to her Harp,' Mrs. Cottingham; Motto Song, "Broken Down," Mr. Masters; Song, "Magic Music," Mrs. Bet tany; Song, "In the days when wo went Gipsying, a long while aero," Mr. Cornish; Song, " Flower Girl," Mrs. Masters; Comic Song (in ' character), "Susan Jane," Mr. Hodgson; Song, " Scenes that are Brightest,"Mrs, Homer ; Duct, " When a Little Farm we Keep," Mr. Salt and Mrs. Bettany; Messrs. Christopher and Sheehan will give a Clarionctte Duct from Maritana, " Sainted Mother." To be followed by the celebrated quarrel and screen scenes from Sheridan's renowned comedy "School for Scandal!" Sir Peter Teazle, Mr. Arthur Herman (first appearance in Auckland); Lady Teazle. Miss Polly Leake ; Joseph Surface, Gentleman amateur; Charles Surface, Gentle man amateur: Servant, Gentleman amateur.— The whole of the splendid costumes arc by the justly celebrated Sam May, of Bow-street, Lon don.—To conclude with a Select Ball, for which only a limited number of tickets will bo issued. Tickets: Concert and Ball, 2s, Cd.; Concert only, Is.; to be had Qf any of the Committee.— Doors open at 7.3Q, commence at B.—J. W. Carr, Esq., Chairaian and Treasurer; C. B. Andrew, Soci-etary and Master of Ceremonies; Carl Bntschkow, Musical Director. The Templar Brass Band will perform outside the Hall. CONCERT QN WIND INSTRU- Vy MEN T S. LORNE-STREET HALL. FRIDAY EVENING, sth JANUARY, To commence at 8 p.m. The Band of the I.M.S. Hcrtha have kindly volunteered to give a GRAND CONCERT under the leadership oi" Kapollmalstor Weber, in aid of the Orphan Homes in Auckland. Programme will be published on Wednesday. A. DORNWELL. T O. O. F., M. U., A. D. X© '-j&J^ GOOD INTENT LODGE. (%M<s\ 1 A s°oial Gathering will bo S&T - k^Wlt'l(l in the Cook-street Hall, p>I»U ' I TO-NIGHT. A jss£y'''*x■(ss!& Double Tickets, 7s. Cd. Jb&fis&Jffic!E& Dancing to commence at 8 W'iMi^kilW 13' 1"' tiios. cole,^ X ORN'E 'STREET HALL. NEW YEAR'S NIGHT, 1577. A GRAND COMPLIMENTARY Concert and -Ball, tendered to mr. c. w. ward, IN RECOGNITION OF HIS PAST SERVICES, Will be held in the above Hall on Monday even ing next, January 1,1877, Under the Patronage of the Officers and Brethren of the Courts City of Auckland and Zealandia, A.O.F.;also, the Fountain of Friendship Lodge, 1.0.0. F., M.U., Capt. Burns, Officers, and Mem bers of the Artillery Company, who are requested to attend in uniform. Members of Societies please attend in Regalia. For Programme see future issue. Prices of Admission—3s., 25.. and Is. P. DORAN, Manager. W. GODWIN, Secretary. LORNE - STREET HALL.—Notice is hereby given that I have no connection whatever with the CONCERTS that take place from the 2Cth of December till the 2nd January. (Signed), E. CLAIR. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. . ANNUAL MEETING, TUESDAY, 2nd JANUARY, 1877. The First Race will start punctually at 1 o'clock p.m. each day. RAILWAY RETURN TICKETS. — From Auckland, 2nd Class, including admission to the Course, 2s. Cd.; ditto, from Newmarket. 2s. 3d. A BAND HAS BEEN ENGAGED. WM. PERCTVAL, Secretary A.R.C. PAPAKUKA ANNUAL RACES, TO BE lIKLD ON ANNIVERSARY DAY, MONDAY, January 20, 1577. 1 PAPAKURA 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. Nominations, with 2 soys. enclosed, to be made to the Secretary, Auckland; or to Mr. C. A. Calvert, Papakura Hotel, by 8 o'clock p.m. on FRIDAY, the sth January, 1877. Further particulars in future advertisement. WM. PERCIVAL, Secretary. fH R A TEFU L. — COMFORTING EPPS'S COCO A. Breakfast. "By n thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, firi.it by a careful application of the line properties of well-selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast-tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors' bills. It is by the iudi eious use or' such articles of diet, that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist', evcy tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a-weak point. We may escape many a f»tal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a pronerly nourished frame."—See article in the "Civil Service G;iv:ette," Made simply with boilftg water or milk. Sold only in Packets (Tins" for abroad), labelled thus : JAXES-EPPS & CO., 110MtMOPATHIOr OHEMISTS. |8» TI!VtEAONR!iUJ%?TUEE'i', & 1?(), Pino,Y»U,LY j Works s iiluetosi Road, Oam&en Towu, I - kqnd.opv



CABLEGRAM. » — (SPECIAL LINE.) Berlin, this day. Allen meincn Freunden and Goennern wup.nscht cinon vergnucgton Weilmachten und cm glucckliclics neuos Jahr. BISMAKK. I. ALEXANDER Heartily joins in the above, and bogs to recom mend his Well and Large Assorted Stock OF GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, BY T. RUSSEL & SON ROTHERHAM BENSON DENT EHRHARDT, and othora With GUARANTEES Fitoar the Manufao tukers. Besides his Own, fob Two Years. THE JEWELLERY DEPARTMENT Is acknowledged by Connoisseurs one of the Finest Collection in New Zealand, and is replenished by every Mail with the Latest Designs from Home and the Continent. FOR THE COMING HOLIDAYS, I SHALL OFFER THE ABOVE AT R B DTJCEiJ PRIO ES, To Effect a Clearance of Suki'lus Stocis. X, Alcx&n&sr, Jeweller to ITis Excellency the Governor, QUKTSN -STREET, Auckland. The s.s. TAM 0' SHANTER wUI leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onchunga: From Waiuku] Wednesday, S a.m. Wednesday, 1 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Manukau Heads on Friday, at 8 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson aud Macfurlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst.& Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onoluinea or Newmarket. s.s. ROTOMAHANA is OPJbJN for Engagement for TO-MORROW after 12 o'clock. A R G V L E* For Coromandel: Wednesday, January 3, at 12 noon. For Wangarei: Thursday, January 1, at 5 p.m. A. MCGREGOR, Agent. RETT'S AUCKLAND ALMANAC AND PROVINCIAL HANDBOOK, SW N O W R E A D V • "®» COP ESMAY BE OBTAINED FROM ALL THE CITY STATIONERS, AND "STAR" AGENTS. The " Almanac and Handbook" this year con tains, in addition to the usual general ana official information : — ■ ~.„„, HISTORY OF TEIE WAR IN NEW ZEALAND, By an Eye Witness, Embodying narratives of : The Growth of the King Movement—The Land League—Waitara Dispute—Governor Browne's War Manifesto- Murders at Taranaki—Skirmish at Waireka— Shelling of Waireka Pa—Severo Defeat ofjßntisli Troops at PukKakauri—Destruction of beveral Pas—Seige of Pukerangiora—The J^aikato War—Engagements atlvoheroa, Meremere, and Rangariri—Paterangi and Orakau—The (*atc Pa Disaster—Te Ranga-Haxxb.au Fanaticism and Atrocities—Attack on Sentry Hill—Remark; able Battle at Moutua — Escape or Maori Prisoners—Quarrel between Sir George Grey and General Cameron—Maori Ambush, ana Death of Captain Lloyd-Poverty Bay Massacre, and the various other Engagements of the War. Also, Full summaries of the Counties, Financial Arrangements, Rating, Regulation of Local Elections, Public Works and Waste Lands Acts, which will be found most useful in the present state or confusion concerning these measures. PORTRAITS OF SIR GEORGE GREY, MR. JUSTICE GILLIES, AND THE Ex-MAYOR. ACCOUNT OF SIR GEORGE GREY'S -EXPLORATIONS IN AUSTRALIA. GEOLOGY OF AUCKLAND.—Its Volcanoes,* Hot Lakes, Gey§ers, and Mountains. DESCRIPTIONS OF CITY, COUNTRY DISTRICTS, SAWMILLS, &0., &c, &c. • THE BOOK COMPRISES 350 PAGES. PRICE: Oao Shilling. T\f ORK IN G OX E N. For Private Sale, A TEAM OF TWELVE WORKING OXE in good condition, with Bows, Yokes, and Chains. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY, JANUARY 4. THE REMU ER A YARDS. FOR SALE, at the Remuera Yards, on Thursday next, at 12 o'clock, 50 Superior Fat Cattle, from Te Awamutu. 20 Choice Cattle, from the Sandhills. 40 Fat Cattle from Otahuhu #< 500 Fat Sheep and Lambs Fat and Store Pigs. .ALFRED BUCKLAND, TUESDAY, JANUARY^iiT a:nd WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24. REMUERA YARDS. mi-IE SHEEP FAIR will bs held at JL Remuora on Tucsdafr, January 23 for Ewps and Lambs, and. Wednesday January 24, Entries arc requested to be forwarded at an early date that sutticicnt pens may be erected and at the latest on Fit! Day, January 13. ALFRED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY JANUARY 24. DESIRABLE LANDED ESTATE, THE HAYMARKET. TTIOR SALE, on Wednesday, January 4 posed of! 7' at U °'clock> unlesa Previously'dis- A p wtiol? of tho Laiub llill Estat" near Waiuku, cragisting of about. SCO acres of rich fattemnft kind. About half the pro. Psrty is subdivided into nine paddock? and laid down in permanent"pasture SSvfet^f:sl^. Ol 12-, r o«ned PHo^; lateij elected; Foreman's Cottafo with 6rooms: and sill the necesWoutb"--* ing;,; and Stockyards. This p.-oKoocl well stored, healthily situated? West Coast, within a convenient dW of the Auckland market, and is a toer ble Homestead. »v<-* For leave to view, annlv to jl a MR. WILLIAM AITKEm' Or the aixctioner, *vcu\i ALFRED BUCKLAND. , \ £IORNS, WART^r^^BUNfoi Last Saturday Wight of Mr. Bassti vn CM podist. Mr. B. may bo consulted athi&jjooft Ad a inciv.qrUil of the glad Mow Yevrh