TELEGRAPHIC.

[FROM OUB OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

■*S^-. COROMANDEL, this day. MINING. The National Bank forwards by the Anryle to-day a box of gold for tho head oihc'e, Auckland. Tho Union Beach reported a parcel of good stone last night. The cutter Qtaunhu left for the Thames this moi-»l_gr J_AURANGA. this day, i vud SU.TIVE loafers. Tho "Bay of Plenty Times" haa a warm leader on paid native loafers, and says the principal obstructionists to the opening of the To Puke, and other Maketu blocks, aro tho native assessors receiving large salaries. The ''Times " hopes that tho amalgamation of the Native and Colonial departments will work a cure. GISBORNE, this day. CRICKET MATCH. Tho beautiful weather on Monday attrac ted large numbers to the sports and the cricket match. The Napier team won the first innings with 107 runs. Poverty Bay . was second with a score of 70. It was only indifferent play on both sides. It was raining hard yesterday. The wickets were pitched at two o'clock. Nothing is yet known as to the result. Berry and Hunt are forming a company to lava tramway from Gisborne to Ormond. It is "hoped they will succeod. DUNEDIN, this day. ' THE ARREST OF A LEVANTER. On the arrival of the May Queen from London yesterday, one of the passengers known as William Jackson, and who was accompanied by a lady said to be his wife was arrested by Detective Dalton of V division of the London police, on a charge of embOzzling monies, the property of the Colney Hatch Gas Company. Jackson, whose real name is Wood, at first denied his identity, but on the Detective producing his photo he admitted he was the person ** wanted." Among tho things found in his possession was a draft on tho Bank of New Zealand in favor of William Jackson for £450. On being taken ashore, ho was examined at the Police Court, and remanded for a week. The Detective arrived in Melbourne by the Kent, and came here by the Taranaki last week. The papers neces sary for Wood's arrest were then placed in the hands of the authorities here, and they only received them back late on Saturday. Wood, who has a wife and a numerous family in London, was secretary of a gas company, and his defalcations are said to have boon largo.

[PRESS AGENCY.]

DUNEDIN, this day,

A telegram has been received from the Newcastle, New South Wales, coal-proprie tors, who refuse to make any reduction in the price of coal, as requested by the New Z.ealan d coal-mercl lants. f HRISTCHURCH,|this day. POST OFFICE LOCKS. Mr Justice Johnston in speaking of the charge against Thomas Hester Dribbs for stealing post letters said it was very desir able that the present system of using only common locks for letter-boxes should be discontinued, and that the very best locks obtainable should be adopted. WELLINGTON, this day. DIPHTHERIA. Diphtheria is very prevalent. Five children have died in one family alone. WELLINGTON CREW FOR NELSON REGATTA, The Dolly Varden crew of the Wellington Rowing C3n _ proceed to Nelson to-day, to train tq_ f_e fo?f_co_n__g InterpirovincdftJ Rcga___ NEW PLYMOUTH, this day. FIRING FOR REPRESENTATIVES. The sports yesterday went off well; all business was suspended. A. man was accidentally killed at the Waitara yesterday. Sergeant Okey is top scorer for the repre sentative firing, making 170 points in all. Lieutenant Hoskin is second, with 154. THE MOKAU NATIVES. The report that the Mokau natives threatened to burn the steamer if it returned to Mokau is said by a Mokau native to be entirely false. He says he waa present the whole time, and not a word was said about the matter. He says such false reports are likely to create mischief. The European also present confirms the above.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before A. Beetham, Esq., .T. P., and J, Oosgravo Esq., J. P.) DBOJ.KBNNESS. Charles Bailey pleaded guilty to a first offence. Fined 5/ and costs. Jane Goldsmith, who appeared to have been engaged in a pugilistic encounter, pleaded not guilty to having been drnnk and disorderly. Constable McDonald deposed to having found prisoner rolling about Queen-street, and bawling at the top of her voice, A lot of man-of-war sailors wore on the scene, and enjoying the fun. Fined 20/ and costs, or 18 hours' imprisonment. VAGRANCY. John Smith and Michael Maher were charged with a breach Of the Vagrancy Act by behaving in the Queen's hotel, Panmuro, in such a manner as to create a breach of the peace. Sub-luspector Pardy conducted the prosecu tion. James Loome, proprietor of the Panmure Hotel, deposed that prisoners had been quarrel ling outside. They came in wrangling, and when the barman remonstrated, Smith struck the barman, and Maher struck Mrs. Loome. They forced their way through the bar into the dining-room, find Maher again struck the bar man. To Maher: You struck my missus in the cheek. Mr. Clcary, farmer, residing at Panmure. de posed that "This gentleman here" (Maher) wanted to fight Mm. Did not see the attack on the barman. Constable Moore deposed that ho went to the house at the request of Mr. Loome, and found the two men fighting their way through the Crowd into the house. He apprehended them. The Bench fined Smith £~ and costs or one month's imprisonment, and Maher £5 and costs or one month's imprisonment. " ASSAULT. Michael Maher was charged with assaulting Thomas Clearv. He pleaded not guilty. Thomas Cleary deposed tbat he liacL met Mr Ray at the Ellerslie Hotel, when prisoner went up to him, caught him by the collar, and de manded a seat in his trap. Witness refused. Subsequently saw prisoner at the Panmure hotel when prisoner shook his fist at witness. James Loome gave corroborative evidence. _ . Ordered' to bs imprisoned for ono month with hard labour. BREACH OF BY-LAW. Thomas Hick was fined 5s and costs for driv ing a cart round a corner at other than a walking pace. AN ABSCONDING APPRENTICE. Mortimer Killigher, a boy just able to look over the dock, was charged with absconding from the service of Captain Casey, he being an apprentice in the captain's service. Captain Casey said he was likely to be a largo emnloyer of Bailors, and would be able to relieve the Training ship of some of the boys. In the present case lie was convinced that nothing coul be done with the boy, and he desired to have th o indentures cancelled. The boy was fit for noth ing, and would never make a sailor. He would come to the gallows. The Bench, on the application of Sub-Inspector Pardy, adjourned the case until Friday. TMb was all the business.

SUPREME COURT.-Yesterday.

CRIMINAL SITTINGS.

(Boforo His Honor Mr Justice GillieS and a common jury).

EMBEZZLEMENT, Richard Joshua Debney, aged 29, was arraigned upon an indictment, charging him with embezzling certain moneys, tho property of the Queon. The principal part o£ the evident hx this^case appeared in our kist issue, Waltar Usury Armstrong, solisitai■ $& posed that ho paid to piasonoi on %Wl2tli May tho sum of £1 oa tbe Grown graa* of Henry Moore Richards,

Adam Brock, solicitor, deposed that on the 13tli June ho paid on account of Bryant Vercoe the sum of £4 13s 6d., which included the fee of £3 17s. He also paid on the same day to prisoner, on behalf of Wm. McGinley, the sum of £2 15s. This being the case, the prisoner ad dressed the jury at considerable length. The jury found the prisoner guilty. Richard Joshua Debney was them arraigned upon indictments charging him with embezzling other sums of money, tho property of the Queen, while in the public service, viz., on the 20th September, £1 63 3d; October 10th, £2 15s lid ; October 12th, £1 ; also on July 12th two sums of £3 13s each.

The prisoner pleaded guilty ; btit urged in mitigation of the sentence that the offences of which lie had been found guilty were not wilful, but rather mistakes made under pressure of work. His Honor commented upon the offences, and the ability of the oftendcr, who had been carrying on a system of fraud, and had made an ingenious attempt to cover his frauds, but without effect. Tho sentence upon him would bo four years' penal servitude. NO TRUE BILLS. The Grand Jury found no- true bills against John Murphy, charged with indcoent assault; nlso Anne Jane Ogdon, and William Kirwin, charged with mali cious injury to property, who were dis charged. ,

THIS DAY.

His Honor took his scat at ten o'clock, OUTTINtt AND WOUNDING.

George Colebrook, aged 25, was arraigned upon an indictment, charging him with committing an assault.upon James King, on the 81 h October, at Tauraaga. Prisoner pleaded not guilty. Mr Brookfield, crown-prosecutor, stated the case, and Mr Rees appeared in defence. James King, employed in the Telegraph office, Tauranga, deposed that lie had been on good terms Avith prisoner for some years. On the 7th October his wife and children were from home ; it was Saturday evening, and he went out to look for them'; called at eleven o'clock at Mrs Collard's, whore prisoner lodged, to enquire after them. Prisoner opened the door, and he asked if Mrs King and the children were there ; he replied in the negative ; he said, I suppose I can rely upon you, George ? He said yes. He immediately heard a low laugh inside like the laugh of Mrs King. He stood at about nine feet from the door, and lit his pipe. Prisoner looked out and said, " King, what are you doing out there ?" He made no reply, but went home. He sat at home reading until two o'clock in the morning. Ho had not been drinking ; had a drop of whiskey, but was perfectly sober. He thought of going to bed, but again went to the house of prisoner ; saw a light shining through the crevice of the door, and heard voices within. He knocked three times when prisoner opened the door, and said, "That's you again," and imme diately struck him two severe blows on the head with the handle of a frying-pau, cut ting through his hat and injiicti7ig a severe wound in his head. He got a few yards away, when prisoner followed him up and gave him seven heavy blows on the head and four on the back. He foil down uncon scious, covered with blood. He got nes-ist ance us soon as lie conlcT-, aiwl ti»e Constable demanded the instrument of CV»Jo)m>*>J«, when he brought out the handle of a heavy frying-pan (produced) and said that King had broken open his door." He gave the prisoner in charge for the assault. To Mr Rees : He did not stay outside for the purpose of watching the house. He beliered his wife was there. He was naturally anxious about his wife and child , ren, and simply asked of the prisoner in a quiet manner. He did not try to rush by Colebrook and get into the house. The next morning he found that his wife had not been to prisoner';? lodgings. William Skcyton, baker, of Tauranga, knew the parties ; went to Golebrook'sjfon Sunday morning immediately after the assault had been committed. King was injured, and a good deal of blood was about him, ho was greatly excited, There was also blood on prisoner's face, who said that lie had struck King in self defence. This was said in King's presence. FHc ac companied prisoner to Constable Wholan, who returned with them to Collard's house.

Prisoner said that King had been trying to break into his house, which was the caiise of the attack.

Cross-examined by Mr Recs. Frederick William Armitagodulyqualilicd medical man, of Tauranga, remembered the circumstance of the assault; attended the prosecutor, and found him in a very weak state from the loss of blood; found several lacerated wounds on the head, which he minutely described. The wounds were such as such an instru ment as that produced would [cause. He did not consider any of the wounds dan gerous to life. King was not under the influence of liquor when lie dressed tho wounds, or lie must have known it. He was under medical treatment for about a month.

Constable Thomas Whclan gave evidence as to receiving information of the assault from James King. He was in a very weakly state from loss of blood. In consequence of what he was told, he went to Mrs Collard's house. He asked Colebrook why he as saulted tho man in that brutal way. He replied that King had tried to burst open the door. Ho said that was not a sufficient reason for assaulting King in such a violent manner. He examined the door, but saw no indication of violence having been used. The door was very much out of repair, and had not been fastened. Prisoner handed him the instrument with which he had as saulted. King. When the charge was made, prisoner did not deny it. He took Cole brook into custody. Cross-examined by Mr Rees. This was the case for the prosecution. Mr Rees then addressed the jury for the defence, and called the following witnesses for the defence.

Naomy Colebrook> sister of prisoner, deposed that slie remembered the 7th and Bth of October. She was awakened that night by a hammering at the door. She was frightened, and heard lies brother getting out of bed ; he came into her room. A person outside was knocking ; her bro ther asked who was there, but received no answer. He opened the door and the person said "is my wife here ?" Her brother said " No." Mr. King then said, " I suppose I can depend upon yon, Colebrook?" Mrs King had not been there. She looked out, and saw a. man creeping by the fence xipon his hands and knees. She went out the back way, and called Mr Daincs. The knocking was subsequently repeated, Edward Dailies gave evidence. He saw King, who was making a great noise. Saw nothing of the fray. Mr Kees addressed the Court. His Houor summed up, and the jury returned a verdict of "guilty" f ♦ Sentence, four years imprisonment. , The Grand Jury found true bills agnin^t

Richard James Torpey, forgery > Mary Ann Kane, concealment of birth { Daniel Mclnley, assault; and Martin Curtin> for wilful murder.

AMUSEMENTS.

THEATRE ROYAL.

THE interesting drama of " Frou Frou" was not new to tho Auckland public ; but it was like an old friend with a new face in the hands of the present Company. The house was full, and frequent compliments were tendered In the most gratifying manner to tho playera, Miss Alice iJunninjf (Lingard) aa Madame QprteryVJ wfw eminently successful. The eelf-abauflonmenf «» thi3 lady in every character shq undertajfcea gives life and reality to herimpereonattona, a&A iastnJght, and indeed overy night's performance, aeoms to eclipse preceding nights in beauty of Seemo. and conception of character. Hence, with a splendid theatre and first-order artistes, the people can havo no real excuso for withholding1 their patronago from the legitimate drama. "Frou Frou" is a long piece, but not wearisome, consisting of five acts, full of varied incident and requiring oqual talent for its full representation, and this the play had in an eminent degree in the persons of the Lingard's and their associates in art. Mr Lingard pne coeded with his wonted ability in picturing Baron de Cambria, which was a perfect por trait in its way. The other prominent characters were Comte do Valeroo, by Mr Lawrence; Sartory's, by Mr Holloway; Bugard, by Mr Rede. All these characters wero displayed witn energy and talent, which tho audionce im mediately perceived. The costumos wero appropriate costly and elogant, and the music of the orchestra in harmony with the tenor of the play.

TEMPLAR ANNIVERSARY CONCERT. The concert at tho Temperance Hall on Monday evening was moritorious and successful. The programme was of a vorv choice character, and included a number of ballads by ladies and gen tlemen, well known in the roalm of song1. The duet, " Huntingtower," by Miss Peace and Mr Carter, in highland costume, was a really clever performance. The songs of Mrs Cottingha m, Mrs Bettany and Mrs Masters, wore deservedly applauded. The scene frrm Sheridan's " School for Scandal," was a capital piece of acting for amateurs. Altogether tho Temperance anniver sary gathering was a worthy commencement for the now year, and every one concerned deserve praise for their efforts to afford innocont and intellectual amusement. j THAMES NAVAL CONCERT, | Tho Thames Naval Minstrels will gtv_ an entertainment this evening in tho Lome-street Hall, in aid of the local institutions of Auckland. Tho programme appears in the Star, and promises a rich musical and vocal treat, con cluding with a ball. _

THE EYENItfG STAB, WEDNESDAY JANUARY 3, 1877.



For size, beanty of colour, and richness Of flayour in strawberries, commend us the "JEdith" vp~^ "n by Mr G. Smith, market gardener of New* p~^\ ■-..<*•' And while they excel in quality, these 1 i ,CSxs ai'e equally remarkable as regards proli , .j-ribacy. Mr Smith obtained this morning as much four quarts of strawberries off 25 plants. As he will have ah unlimited supply of these plants next season those who desire to lay flown a splen* did stock tor next summer would do well to en tvust him wish orders. We shall have a sample uf these Jinc str^wbQrricg p,n. ytew «$ tWa QSCO



■salka^ TJIOR SYDNEY AND MEL ,J||||g; SJ BOURNE. The fast and favourite 5.9, II E R 0, Captain Logan, will loavo Auckland a& above on MONDAY, tho Bth instant, at 12 o'clock noon. Outward Cargo will be received on board tip to 10 o'clock a.m. of day of sailing. All Passages must bo engaged at onr Ofticd For freight or passage, apply to CRUIOKSHANK & CO., Agents IG, Queen-street, Auckland, 3rd January, 187 ft, 171 0 R GISBO It NE" Jggjj§jsj£-*1 AND NAPIER. The s.B. GO-AHEAD Is unavoidably detained until 3 o'clock p.m. TO MORROW, 4th inst. W. LODDEIt, Manage c, ■^aTnpOiTToVERTY BAY jf2uiOr^. -^J AND EAST COAST, Sg^Mgsf^ .The Bchooder NYMPH will sail Esff3g»ss"g-ig as above TO-MOItROW MORN- L ING. I For freight Or passage apply to »<!^jfe>"F l X C U II S I O N TO MOTUT A V U" ■ON SATURDAY, THE 6th INSTANT; k ! "•rue 9&. ; hero; Has been placed at tho disposal of tf>e. OharfttvbJe. Institutions of Auckland, for the purpose of giving the Children a Pleasure) Trip to tho Island of Motutapu. She will leave the Wharf (weather permit ting), on SATURDAY, the Clli inst., at 10 a.m. : laud Passengers fora few hours, arriving again in Auckland before sundown. Refreshments and Cold Collation cVul bti (Jb tained on board by the public at a reasonable price. The Public will be admitted at FIVE SHIL LINGS each, Return Ticket, Passages to be paid at the Gangway.'l The amount collected will be lmnlktfl 6vcf Lo the Charitable Institutions. A Band will be in attendance. Auckland, January 3,1377. REMOVAL OF SCHOOL . The MISSES ANSTIB beg to inform their friends that they arc Removing from Symonds- Street to Remuera, and intend opening School on February 1, at the house formerly occupied by Dr. aud the Misses Fisher. Terms for the various classes to bo had cm application. Tj^OII BALE, a new, well-finished Four'- JL roomed House, with verandah and skillion; on freehold allotment, 37 x 100, situated in Eng land-street, oil' Franklin-road, one minute's walk from the new Methodist Church, and two minutes to the 'bus. Good view of harbour, &c. TjTOR~IVrA NGA R E L^-The schooner _ij ' Rover,' on FRIDAY next.—J. Anderson, Master. mHE NEW ZEALAND LEAD AND JL GALVANISED IRON WORKS (LIMITED). NOTICE* The adjourned Meeting of Shareholders will be held at Mr. Smart's Store, Elliott-street, TO MORROW (Thursday), 4th instant, at 3 p.m. By ordor. THOS. JENKINS, Junr., Secretary. TN. BANKRUPTCY. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEA • LAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. In the matter of "The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1576," and of the Bankruptcy of John Doyle, of tho Provincial District ■ of Auckland, of Newton, in the County of Eden, a Carpenter. This is to notify that John Doyle, of tbo Provincial District of Auckland, County of Eden, in the Colony of New Zealand, Carpenter, has this day filed a statement that he is unable to meet his engagements with his Creditors. The first meeting of tho Creditors will be held at the Supreme Court House, Eden Crescent, in the City of Auckland, at the hour of eleven o'clock in the forenoon, on Wednesday, the tenth day of January, 1877. Dated this 3rd day of January. 1877. ALFD. H. KING. Deputy-Registrai\ npHE Settling on the late Races will take JL nlafis at the City Club Hotel, THIS EVEN- IfcQ (Weauegfay), at ft B'Qloek, IJllrvi , m



TO BOOTMAKERS.—Wanted, a hau^ on Women's work.—W< J\ Offer and Bristol House. Qaeen-strect, W "ANTED, a good General Servant.— Mrs. Gilme-i, Hepburn-street. ANTED, a good General Servant, - Mrs. Crnlckshank, Grafton Road. WANTED, two Boys, and a trustworthy old Man who understands Bookkeeping. 11. P. Haydon, Wakefleld-street. ~V)S7~ANTED, by a respectable person, a ¥ V situation aa Housekeeper, can cook, &o. .Apply at tkl3 qffloe. "TSTA?S ri'Eij, tmme<tißt«ijy> young Man. \lT&sfT]£l), a ro«j«i«tttUQt Girl to assist YY In lumsa v^wk and loo>r after a baby.— MiT*. Ifoapa, Cpper Bymonda-3treot. WANTED, a good General Servant in a private family at Russell, Bay of Islands. Apply at Oram's Prinoo Arthur Hotel, Hobson strect, Auckland. WANTED, an active young Man for town delivery.—J. Grey, Eden Crescent. WANT ED, a respectable young Girl aa General Servant.—Mrs. Calvert, Mount St. Mary, Ponsonby. W "AN TED, a stout Boy.—A. Tn.it, jun., Engineer, Smith, &c. Lome-street. WANTED, a respectable Lad about 18 for the country ; one with slight know ledge of baking business preferred.—Apply S. J. Edmonds; Gum Store, Custom-house-street. "ANTED, a good General Servant; washing given out.—Mrs. Samuel Brown, Shortland-strcc t. WANTED, a smart active Youth with a knowledge of Stationery and Fancy Good3.—J. Harris, Cavendish House, Quecn-st. WANTED, a respectable General Ser vant.—Apply betvroen the hours of 10 and 2 to Mrs. Nation, St. George's Bay Road, Parnell. WANTED, a good General Servant who can cook and wash.—Apply between 9 and 12 o'clock to Mrs. Batgcr, Grafton Road. ANTED~thorougli Man Cook for first olass hotel, a Female Servant for Upper Thames (a milker preferred), strong Irish Girl for Mangero, a Young Lady as waiteress and pianofortist (Upper Thamos), Female Servant and a VYaiteroas both for first-class hotel, and several other Female Servants for town and country.—Hannaford's Registry, Qucon-stroet. WANTED, a good General Servant.— Mrs. Harrison, Wavcrley Hotel. ANTED, a Nursemaid.—Apply, to Mrs. Macdonald, The Priory, New'mar kct. WANTED, a first-class Dressmaker.— Apply at this office. WANTED, a strong active Boy.—J. Grey, Eden Crescent. WANTED, a General Sarvunt ; refer ences required. — Apply to-morrow (Thursday), between 10 and i o'clock, to Mrs. Laishley, Park Road, top of Grafton Road. WANTED, a thorough good Cook; best wages given.—Blue Post Dining Rooms, Queen-street. _ WAN TED, The Lady who took the Scarlet Shawl from 'the Choral Hall on Boxing night lo return the same at once, when Bhc will receive he own. The missing shawl has two largo black spots in the centre. —Please return to this oince. WANTED, a Servant as Cook and Laundress.—Mrs. Short, Remuera. WANTED, an experienced Housemaid ; references required. — Mrs. Edward Isaacs, Eden Crescent. WA NTED, to Sell, 80 nnd 60 Acres ol Land, great part bush, at "Wa nyarei only £12 each, or ,&&) the two.—Apply to W. 11. Dampior, General Dealer, Wynuham-street, corner of Albert-street.' TTE7ANTED to Sell, cheap, a strong 8 y f horse - power Engine, with Cornish Boiler.—Apply to Nicholls aud Hall, corner of Edwardes and Queen-streets. WANTED to Sell, a quantity of good Sniia, suitable for Rick Cover.-!, Tarpau lins, &cv- James McKwcn, (.'ustomhousc-streeU. WA NT ED to LET, the Iron House at the Queen-street entrance of Market; rent, 10rf.-— V. G. Ewington, Qucen-strcot. WANTED KN O W;N, that W. JAMIEBON, JUN., has secured thow. coinmorlious premises (corner of High and Victoria-streets) formerly in occupation of Mr .). Stewart, where lie will bo enabled to supply his fricnila and patrons with the Best Coal and FntRTTOOD at tfie Jowost prioes. W. J. appeals > to !iir> friends to Rupnort )iim in hisnncr«r under taking, an iU health xjas compelled him to retire 'from ute pmcxrit oi hir a\y>\ pirof<!«"rfoTV. Goods; lleiu«vod sjml Qavting of every iMscripUon (i«i«3 ' An e.xpwietf tei Lo Jmd n> %he yarA. WANTED KNOWN — I have Just Opened Sense-1? Prlnttxl Mole Trousers, whic>i I shall sell nt 7/fi. The goods cannot be; equalled by any other house in town for less than 10/O.—SAMUEL COOMlilflH, City Clothing Mart, !)2. Queen-street. WA N TEI), SV]i 1 arers for~a~ Million feet of Kauri at 2s. 3d. per hundred.—P. and I. McLcod, Helensville. T¥«TANTED KNOWN; that you can feet V? Good French Felt Hat for 2/1.1, at Coombea' City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. WANTED Known, Gentlemen s Clothes Cleaned, Renewed in Colour, and neatly repaired ; Colours warranted fast, and not wash off. .Dyeing in all il3 branches done at Edgar's Dyeing and Cleaning Establishment, WoUealey strect- J.Cut-jt.l Auckland. Communications by post promptly attended WANTED, to caution the public against spurious imitations of the Home Shuttle Lock-stitch Seiving Mftohlno. Tho genuine article can only be obtained in Auckland of J. "V. Breda, Shortland- street j or, J. Jenkins, Temple of Fashion, Newmarket, All others arc counterfeit. _ COUNTIES] ' Financial Arrangements, Local Elections, Rating, and Public Works Acts, 187(5. See Brett's Auckland Almanac. Price,ONls SHILLING. > WANTED KNOWN, that you can get 4 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-streets t WHICH ARE THE CHEAPEST OVENS, those which are importep from Melbourne and sold at 355., and last about six months and then give way at the back and let the smoke in, or those which Herbert 11. Smith makes at 155., eomo of which have been in use over 7 years, and ore (guaranteed to last for ten years, I have also taken f!rst-olasS prizes at all the Show.3 ton Improved Patent .Portable Ovens, Colonial Ovens,Wrought-iron Houso and Ship Stores, &o.—Send for new illustrated priced catalogue of Ovens and Ranges at greatly reduced prices, with testimonials from a large number of persons who have had them in use for over six^oars.— Auckland Iron Works, Durham-street AVe3t, opposite Buckland's sale yard. ' ■ ANTED to Sell, aT;4-Roonied Houso, in Hill-street, Newmarket, and Freehold Allotment, 23 by 100 feet. Lined aud papered, good tank, well-fenced ; £100. Very cheap. Key next door.—Apply H. Kea'n, Thistle Hotel. ANTED KNOWN, we continue to make Trousers to order for 15s.—Phillips's • Mart, Quaon-strcct. "ANTEE .KNOWN, ,that, the Fitting Shop and Howe's Sewing Machine Agency is REMOVED higher up the street, opposite the Police Court. Just Received, per Hero, a fresh shipment of Domestic and Leather Machines. Those machines, as made by the Original Inventor of the Sewing Machine (Elias Howe, jun.), have never yetbeen equalled cither in principle or excellence of manufacture. Re pairs to all machines properly done. -Steam Gauges repaired, tested, and adjusted. ANTED KNOWN, that : Samuel Coombes is making up the McPhilg gloggonaught Check in Mosgiel Tweed Trousers for 20s. Tne best, value in New Zealand.—City Clothing Mart-, 92, Queen-street. _PT ■ ° T ~_ -1 ° E> The Public aro hereby warned that from and after thjs onto; the Ground known as the " Ono Tree Hill Cemelcrj-," is not to bo used for Burial purposes. D. A. TOLE. Commissioner of Crown Lands. Crown Lands Office, January 2,1877. W~ 'ELLESLEY - STREET BAPTIST OHAPEL,



5 TO SHIPWRIGHTS. A Special General Meeting Of the Auckland Shipwrights' Protection Society will be held in " the Temperance Hall, Albert-street, on THURS DAY EVENING, January i, at half-past seven o'clock. J. BAIRD, Secretary. IVTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COM i.I PANY. The Ordinary H A.LF-YEARLY MEETING of Shareholders will be held at the Offices of the Company, Auckland, at 2 p.m., on WEDNES DAY, the 10th January, to receive the Report Wad elect two Directors and Auditors. The Transfer Books will be gioeod from the 27th last., till the 10th pros. By Order of the Board. GEORGE P. PIERCE, Manager* Droomber 26,1870. m O P A I N T E II S. Tenders required on or before Saturday, the 6th instant, for Papering and Painting a Dwel ling-house at Kawa Kawa, Bay of Islands. Plans and specifications to be seen at Mr. R. Stevenson's, Newton Road. rSH O CARPENTERS. JL , Tenders are required for Building a Cottage in Nelson-street. Tenders to be sent in on the Ith instant, at i o'clock. JAS, WRIGLEY, Architect. T> OAII D OF EDUCATION. A Girl's Training and High School will be opened at the Wesley College on Friday, the 12lh January, 1877. Applications for admission will be received by the Lady Principal on the 10th and 11th January, at the College, between the hours of 10 and 1 o'clock, and Prospectuses may be ob tained from Miss Stothard, or the Secretary of 1 the Board. • . I FREDERICK J. MOSS, Secrctuxy. 4_>~g REWARD.—Strayed, from One c3& JL hunga, a largo Red Cow, in full milk ; no brands. —Any person delivering the same to James M. Pike, On^hunga; or, Mr. Hunter, Auctioneer, will receive the above reward. LOST, on or about Christmas Day, a Gold Snake Ring.—Reward will be paid to anyone leaving same at Arohard's Hotel, Cus tom-house-strcot. W OST, two Kiwis, wingless birds.—los. JLJ will be paid for each bird if brought to W. C. Dennos. Queen-street. TO BE LET ON LEASE, the House and Shop at the corner o£ Victoria and Chapel-streets, now in the occupation of Mr. Henry Clayton, the most prominent business position in the neighbourhood. Fixtures at a valuation. —Apply on the premises, TO LET, in Scafielil View, n comfortable six-roomed House, with nice garden, trees in full bearing; rent low to a good tenant.—E. C. Carr, Land and House Agent, Queen-street. "VTORTH SHORE —To Let, Furnished JJi Cottage, and Furnished Apartments ; Beven-roomed House and Cottage, and half-acre allotment; a fifty-acre Paddock, well fenced.— Oliver Mays, Post-oflice, Devonport. O LET, or for SALE, that good sub stantial Freehold Property, well-known as Morris's Temperance Hotel, close to the Remuera .Station. The house contains nine rooms, with two stal stable, and store-room and wood-shed ; freehold allotment, 100 x 150 feet, well stocked with fruit trees and valuable shrubs. The fur niture, &c,, can bo taken at a valuation. Good reasons given for the proprietor relinquishing the business. —Apply at this oflice, or to G. Mor rison on the premises. TO LET, for a term of years, a beautiful Villa Residence, known as " The Pines," situated at Richmond, and about two miles from Queen-street, together with twenty (20) acres of good land. There is a large garden and orchard planted with choice fruit and ornamental trees, the former in full bearing. There arc four pad docks securely fenced, and bearing luxuriant, grass. This property commands a magnificent view of and is no:u' to the sea; it adjoins the south side of the Surrey Hills Estate, and is al together one of the most beautiful properties in the vicinity of Auckland. A respectable and responsible tenant ind'spensible, to whom it will be let at a low rental. To view, and for parti culars, apply to W. Jones, on the premise? ; or T. Lawry, Epsom ; H. & P. Gibbons, 60, Wellos loy-street. _ _____ T¥lO LET, a Shop in Queen-street, next "JL to Hemus'a Star Boot Shop. Terms, £1 }>er week. TO LET, that commodious Shop recently occupied by Madame Nelson, Albert Hotel Rnildinga.—Apply J. Stcivnrt. Albert Hotel. 'tiMJR SALE, in a first-clase position in s. Ponnonhy, 1 large Allotments, well fenced, anil commanding splendid, view. The property will be sold at a low figure, and on easy terms. For particulars apply to Thos. Thorpe, corner of Union and Wellington-streets. IjIOR .SALE, Mr. Robert' Turner's Cot jL} tagc, Orchard, and splendid acre Land, in Onehunga; also, the Furniture.—Apply to Geo. Sibbin. F~ OR SALE, the Old Established Dining Rooms and Boarding House in Qnecn strect, known a3 the United States Dining Rooms; consisting of Lease, Goodwill, Furni ture, and Fittings.—Apply to Samuel Cochrane and Son. JTiOIi. SALE, a nine-roomed House, oppo . site One Tree Hill, at Epsom.—For address apply office of this paper. FARM at Pnkekohe for Sale; 180 acres first-class land, situate midway between Pnkekohe and the Railway Station; 100 acres in grass, and nearly all fenced, With House and out-buildings thereon.— Samuel Cochrane and Son, Land and Estate Agents. FOR SALE, 280 acres superior Land, Paparata, near Mr. Dougal's mill. No ofTer nearly eligible will be refused.—Apply J. Moran, corner CracroCt-strect, Parncll Rise. FOlt SALE, in Vincent-street, a Large Building Allotment,66 feet by 300 feet.— Samuel Cochrane and Son, Land Agents, Fort troet. sapphire. 9 • By the kind permission of Captain Murray, the s,B. Eclipse will convey visitors on Board every Thursday and Sunday, between the hours of 2 and i p.m., commencing on THURSDAY. January 4th, 1877. Fares—One Shilling. J. CASEY & SON._ miMBEK ! TIMBER 1 TIMBER ! THE UNION SASH AND DOOR COMPANY MECHANICS' BAY, HAVE ON HAND :— A very Large Stock of all kinds of TIMBER for BUILDINGS, at lowest rates; and a good lot of SECOND-CLASS STUFF (clearing out below Cost Price. BST Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Tonguod and Grooved and Wide Boards also very cheap. Wood Turning in all its Branches. cablegram/ ~&. —-- -, ■■— (SPECIAL LINE.) Berlin, this day. Allen meinon Frcunden and Goennern wuonscht cinen vcrgnuogten "Woilinacliteii und oin gluookiichco neves Jalir. BISMARK. I. ALEXANDER Heartily joins in the above, and begs to recom mend his Well aud Large Assorted Stock oi-- GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, BY T. RUSSEL & BON ROTHKRHAM BENSON DENT EHRHARDT, and others With GUARANTEES s-rom this Manufac turers, Bssides ttis Own, For Two Ykaks. THE JEWELLERY DEPARTMENT Is acknowledged by Connoisseurs one of the Finest Collection in New Zealand, and is replenished by every Mail with the LatSsfc Designs from Home and the Continent. FOR THE COMING HOLIDAYS, I SHALL - OFFER THE ABOVE GOODS . REDUCED PRICES, To Effect a Clearance of Surplus Stock, I, Alexanders



THBATHE ROYAL. Solo Lessee- » ~ ..R, J. Da Ltas» Scenio Artist ~ N» H. Thorntoitv LAST NIGHT BUT THREE ofjhe Inlnl6Hß6ly Popular LINGARDS f THIS (WEDNESDAY) EVENING, The Grand Romantic Drama, in i acts, from the Frenoh of the Baroness de Plaboia, entitled, ALIXE I A LIKE! ALIKE, J\. Mls3 Altee Dunning (Llngara}. The £h&& do Aamndol'ta Man of MUUms), l?Ki»l^rtcoLiitiKia:4, i SyaOiP«»«* B®&et?*-> A<3< JU—Clve-Gronnds at Iveesy, Act a—The DTawingroom at Iroesy. Act B.—Tho Storm Breaks !!! Ac* L.— Che Haven of Rest! N.8.-4Ch& Bill te for This Evening Only 111 TO-MORROW EVENING: OUR BOYS ! OUR BOYS i Prices:—Di-esa Clrclo, ia.; Stalls, 2e. 6*.; Pi«, One Shilling. f^ H O> 1\ ALj- H- A I> Lv TO-MORROW (THURSDAY) EVENING", JAITUART4, 1576. (jtrand Concert, In Aid c^' Funds Towards ComflstWo the EXTBKIOK Off THIS CIIORAL H^iiL. PROGRAMME:— Overture, "Tancredi" (Ro3lni) The Band. Song, " The Latest Sensation" .. .. * Mb. Ciias. Harding. Song ~ „ ... _ Mks. Mitchell. Trio, "The Magic Wovo Scarf" Mrss Leaf, Mr. Hardixg, and Mb. Bektt. Solo, Kanoforto Song, "Golden Days" ....... .: Miss Vauqiiax. Song, " Regret" ~ «, .• Miss L»Ay. Duet, rt Excelsior" .% „ Mk. A. Brook & Mr. Brett. Overture* " Fra Diavolor" .. (Amber) Bawd. In addition to the above, the BAND OF H, I, M. 8. " HERTHA," Will, with the land permission Of tho authorities, Perform Selections oi Music, including the Great German War Song, "THE WATCH ON THE RHINE," The Concert will be followed by Arthuh Sullivax's Novkl akd ObioiJTab Comic) Opera, TRIAL BY TURYI ■ 9j THE CELEBRATED BREACH OF PROJIISE OF MARRIAGE CASE I In which tho parts of the Jurlge, Jury, Plaintiff, Defendant, Bridesmaids, &c, &c, will be Sung in Character. OVER FORTY VOICES, AND FULL ORCHESTRA! Admission H-Frout Seats, 2s. 6d.; Back Seats, One Shilling. Doors open at 7.30. To commenoe at 8. Tickets may be had at Upton's. CONCERT ON WIND INSTRU- M E N T S, LORNfi-STREET HALI>. FRIDAY EVENING, sth JANUARY, TO commence at 8 p.m, The Band of. the I.M.S. Hortha have kindly volunteered to give a GRAND CONCERT under the leadership of Kapellmeister Webcfc in aid cf the Orphan Homes in Auckland. PROGRAMME:— PART I. 1. March, " Tannhaftser," v. Wagner 2. Arie, "Slradolia." v. Flotow 3. AbcndstacndchenTonMendelshonßartholdy •1. Oarola Waltzer, v. Tliiessler. PART 11. 5. Overtnre, Opera " Light Cavalry." v. Subb6, arra«g«l by Kapellmeister H. Weber • G. Heimweh, v, Ilausser 7. Bon Jour Quadrillp. v. Strauss ; 8. Ari^ "JTroiiiohjmtfT. (J. M.jc. We>ei. ; | SAKT 111. 9. Rwvelße 9o IBton v. A. v. KontsiTc-y,' arranged by Kapellmeister H. Weber 10. Lied, "How pretty you are," v. Gumbcrt 11. Variation iibor Fuchslied. v. Subbe, arranged by Kapellmeister Weber 12. Schertz, v. Emsfc Potpourri, arranged by Kapellmeister Weber. God Save the Queew ! rri Tickets may bo had from Mr. Alexander, jeweller; Mr. Kohn, jeweller; Mr. Schwai'tz, jeweller; and Upton & Co.'s, Queen-street. | A. DORNWELL. Sl\ SEPULCHRE'S SUNDAY SCHOOLS. Annual Treat Postponed till TO-MORROW (Wednesday). N.B.—lf St, Sepulchre's and Epiphany Bells ring at 9 a.m., the Excursion to the North Shore will take place; all arrangements as for to-day. If no Bells ring, - Children and TeacherS: to assemble in Lorne-strect Hall at 12 noon. LDRNEiST REET HALL. O- THE -o-— 1 HAMBS JNaVAL , JXINSTRELS! WILL GIVE AN ENTERTAINMENT IN THE ABOVE HALL TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! Srd January, 1877, In Aid "of One of the Local Institutions. I PROGRAMME !— Part i. Overture, "Fairy Galop," Band Opening Chorus, "Dinah's Wedding," Minstrels Song, "Good Old Friends," Mr. Browne Song (comic), "Nip Up," Mi. Parslow Song, "Dear Sunny 1 Jays," Mr. Harris Song (comic), " Black Brigade," Mr. Hurflt | ' Song, " Lottie L.ane," Mr. Everrftt Song (comic), " Mulligan Guards," Mr. ParslO'W Song, " Allie, the Blue-eyed Blonde," Mr. Mills Song (comic), " Good-bye l^iy.a Jane," Mr. Hurflt I>ART 11. Duet. "Larboard W Tatch," Messrs. Mills and Harris ~■ Sailor's Hornpipe, Mr. Winchcotnbe Song, "Holy Friar," Mr. Browne Song and Dance (double), "This Little Foot," Messrs. Hurfit and Harris i ? 0 Double Clog Dance, Mesai-s. Mills and Seagal ' INTERVAL OP TEN MINUTES. Grand Finale, The New Patriotic Song, "The Union Jack of Old England," Company* ■: **3 To conclude with a DANCfIJ, to which hold'era of hrat and second tickets will be admitted. Pianist and Accompanies!, Mr. F Reed ; 't Manager, Mr. Browne. _ J. D. WALKER, Hon. Seb. Q. AL V A N'J ZE D IRON WK^BKS. S. PARKER, And all kinds of Sheet Iron and ' Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON~TANKS on Hand, or Made to Order, at the Works, „. . . , ir Wcllfcslcy- street. Plumbing Work J;i every Branch of the Trade. Gasfitting of every style done at shorteßt _ . . notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. S. PAUKER lias erected ilrst-class machinery maautactiirlng; is m a ptfaltion promptly to execute a ordoi^. List of Prices forwarded upon appl-.oation. Orders per coach, tS attentionf coastlß3 ve33al > rocoive immediate S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber for Auckland AVaterworks. wellesle y- street, Auckland. | A ttentionTTn^TT^qMpTHy | J\, AUCKLAND RIFLM TT ~Tlie Mombers will asaemblo In undress Sh\&vJbvStW^ $ m> TOMORROW



nriHE Quarterly Meeting of the Templar JL Benefit Society will bo hold in the Tem perance Hall. Albort-street, on WEDNESDAY next* the 3rd instant (instead of Tuesday), at 7.30 p.m. All Members art requifed id attend. Secretory. TO THE CHAIRMAN NEWMAKIUST HIGHWAY BOARD* F. G. CLAYTON, ESQ., Sir,—Wo, the undersigned Ratemyers of Newmarket, beg to request you to call a Public Meeting as early as possible, in order to» obtain an expression of opinion regarding the proposed Ronfes of the Kxtwstoa Of Kni#sm Ktfiiilttf^ We m& stiu Jasapti Oaborne, ■ William Morgaft : JaaJPait, L.P.& William Hogj§ Anfl mm* others. *P< ENTLEMEN,—In complianco with the xJT above requisition, I hereby oonveno a Public Mefetina: in the Newmarket Hall, an WEDNESDAY 'EVENING, tho 3rd January, 1877, at half-past 7 o'clock... ' F. G. CLAYTON, Chairman Newmarket DJB. FRIDAY, 10 O'CLOCK a.m. " PRINCES-STREET. UNDER DISTRAINT FOB RENT AND BILL OF BALE, TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. AT tho Premises ocenpiod by Sir. Carlilc, Princos-Stroot. Household Fnrni ;ure and Effects. Stock-'n-Trado of a Dentist, &c. At 10 o'clock. R. ARTHUR, Auctioneer. *~ FRIDAY, JANUARY S. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, on Friday next, January 5, at 12 o'clook, without reserve, The two well-known Cross Country Horses WRANGLER and TOBY. Wrangler won the Steeplechase sn4 Htmlle Race at the last Hunt Club Meeting. . Toby ia a good fencer and a flrat-claas Buggy Horse« ALFRED BUCKLAND, THURSDAY, JANUARY 4> 1377. 220 PACKAGES EMIGRANTS' STORES, • EX JESSIE OSBORNE. . E. &■ H. ISAACS HAVE received instructions from the New Zealand Shipping Company to sell by auction, at thesr stores, Fort-street, on Thurs day next, January 4,1877, at 11 o'clock, £>t>A PACKAGES of Emigrants' Stores, ex iV/VV Jessie O3borne, consisting of~ Rice, Oatmeal, Raw Sugar, Preserved Milk, Preserved Carrots, Preserved Meats, Peas. Tea, Coftee, Limejuice, Flour, Biscuits, Molasses, Jars Pickles, • I Candles, Extract- of Meat, Meat Soup, Soap, Stout, Sherry. Port, Brandy, Whiskey, Arrowroot, Mustard, Popper, ; Suet, Preserved Potatoes, Raisins, Salt, Malt, Hops, &c, &c. Without Reserve. TO-MORROW. '. L. ■ W. EATON WILL sell by auction, at his mart, To morrow (Thursday), at 11 o'clock, Balance of Oranges, Pine Appies, and Cocoa nuts, per Sovereign of the Seas-. Also, Fruit expected by Hero, Apples, Plums, and Grapes* FRIDAY, JANUARY 5. FURNITURE.! FURNITURE! THE subscribers will sell by Auction, at the Rooms, Fort-street, On Friday next, Bth instant, at 11 o'clock, \y:\-'i General Household Furniture-, SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON,. Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY % ~ TJiiOR S ALB -wMnft Pspjlkwra Ttwcfe> on i JIJ j Wednesday aext, 41 vory choles vearlinff HEIFERS and STEERS, and about 200 : head Mixed Btore Cattle,'DairyCows. •Fat Cattle, Sheep, Horses, &o.; ■'■ ■ •! ; iu;r.'i At half-past 1 o'clock. '■■■'' ■ ■';' Also, ■ I acre ground and Four-roomed Cottage i ■ ■■■■■■'■ Papakura Township; known as;Mr. -; :noo \i .;:■ Bull's property. & NOLAN. HvEDNeSDAY, JANUARY 10. ' ''"%■■■■'■/■ WOOL SALE, rjIHE undersigned will hold their Third :JL Woo-"Sale of the Season; at Durham Yards n Wedneday, January lot, at 3 o'clock.1 V:, HUNTER & NOLAN. :' '■■"- HORSES ! HORSES ! V.;-: ■ FOR SALE r immediately on ■arrival, now ■' •- daily expected, •'; ' 30 first-class Light-Harness 'and Ridin" Horses, overland from Napier. HUNTER & NOLAN. WEDNESDAY JANUARY~24 " DESIRABLE LANDED ESTATE. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, on Wednesday, January 4 1877, at 11 o'clock, unless previously dis posedof, ■ ■ ■ - ' • i ; A portion of the Lamb Hill Estate, near Waniku, consisting of about 800 acres of rich fattening land. About half the pro • ;-. : Perty is subdivided into nine paddocks, and'laid down in permanent pasture. Buildings consists of 12-roomed House, lately erected; Foreman's Cottage with . 6 rooms; and all the necessary Outbuild " ' •■ ings and Stockyards: This property ia well .watered, healthily situated on the west Coast, within a convenient distance iff : <.■'. M the Auckland market,.and is a desira ble Homestead. For leave to view, apply to ALFRED^ BUCKLAND. cjipsx ~; THE HAYMARKET. ~~~ " S Ah?srf WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and k HIDES everyFRIDAY, at 2 o'clock, . ALFRED BUCKLAND. "^ U X X IN G ~Q~X"E~N; For Private Sale, A TEAM OF TWELVE WORKING OXE in good condition, with Bows. Yokes and Chains. ' ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAYfjAN OARYT ~ THE REMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE at the .Rctmnem Yards, ou Thursday next, at 12 o'clock, . 50 Superior Fat Cattle, from Te Awamuhi 500 Fat Sheep and Lambs Fat and Store PJgs. ALPRED_BUCKLAND TUESDAY, JANUAUVsa WEBNESDAYfjANUARY 24, B 1 UVE R A YARD S. THE SHBRP FAIR will be hold at RemuAra on Tuesday, Jai;inr» <& £1 Rn.d at the fmk dn FiaHv! .I^^ f^ Qtea*