LARCENY* Christian Olsen, otherwise Spanagal, aged 28 was arraigned upon two indictments, charging him with stealing, "on 31st Oct,; one watch, and other property from a vessel, also, on the 17th November, with stealing a r'l" ojoaoope, from the warehouso of John Tay " "of Auckland. *"' 'The prisoner pleaded guilty to the two offences. . His Honor eentonced prisoner to two months' imprisonment with hard liibour. Thojtnry Hound no tra« biU.agftiM*Bar ward VosMn, on bail, oharged with steal ing from a dwelling houso, who xaa brought Richard Joshua Dobney, aged 29, was arraigned upon an indictment, charging him with embezzling certain moneys, to wit, on the 12th May, £1; June 13th, £3 17s and £2155, the property of the Queen. The prisoner pleaded not guilty. Mr Brookfield opened the case for the prosecution, and stated that the prisoner was employed as a clerk in the land office, and that it was his duty to receive and pay over certain moneys to Mr. Hamilton, but he had not done so in the cases named in the indictment. Them-isoner was undefended. Theophilus Kissling deposed that he was Registrar of Deeds in the Supreme Court, and that in the month of May and June, the prisoner was employed as clerk, and in a book, (produced) it was prisoner's duty to enter all registration fees, with tho date of the payment of the grant, name of grantee, No. of grant, acreage, and other particulars, with totals'carried out and-amounts paid into bank. He'had axamincd the books during the ten months in which prisoner was em ployed in the office, and foumed the cash and bank books agree, but the foes in connection with the grants of Richards, Vercoe, and McGinley, were not entered at tho dates mentioned.

Auckland Summer Meeting.

Patron 5 ffle Excellency the Marquis of Norfflanby, K.O-B, ' " President: Mr J. M. Clark. Vice-PreolDKxt r Captain Walmsley. Stewards : Mr A. Buckland Mr Joseph Banks Captain Frascr Mr R. Graham Mr Thomas Mornn. Judge: Mr Robert Graham. Starter and Handicapped: Mr H. K. Handlcy. Clerk of the Scales * Mr W. J. Marks. Clerk of the Course : Mr Thomas Brown. Secretary : Mr William PerciTsß.

THE RACES YESTERDAY.

The following races took place after we went to press last evening : —

Grand Stand Handicap of 100 so vs., with a sweepstakes of 5 soys. each ; amount accruing from sweepstakes to go to second horse. Distance, 1£ miles. Entrance, 2 sovb., and acceptance 3 sovb. to the i iinda.

Betting: 2 to 1 on Ariel, 3 to 1 against Tommy Dodd, 10 to 1 against anything else. •

The following were scratched :— Dane bury, Perfume, Kingfisher, Middleton, Fallacy, C4ainsbro', and Swig of Shillelagh. A false .start was made, Tui, who had been somewhat restive, dasliing oil at a great pace, followed by Medora, both doing naif a mile of a spin before they were pulled up. After some delay the horses were again got in position, and at the fall of the flag the horses got off well in a cluster, Ariel shewing the way round. Passing the stand, Ariel, Tommy Dodd, and Isaac Walton being almost in a line, with Tni a few lengths behind, and Medora last. At the next distance post Ariel made the pace hotter, and Tui and Medora began to tail off to the rear. A splendid race ensued between the three loading horses. Almost all the way home they • could have been covered with a sheet. Coming Into the straight, however, Ariel's ridei called on Mm and lie went ahead, and won easily, tho raec having evidently been in hand throughout. There was a tine race for second place at the close between Tommy Dodtl and Isaac Walton, the former -securing the covetted honor by about a week. The winner was loudly cheered on coming into the saddling paddock. The close racing between the three loading horses showed judicious handicapping. Time 2min. 55£secs. Mr James Watt's b.c. Ariel, 4yr3, Bst 12Ibs .. 1 Mr R. Ray's b.g. Tommy Dodd, aged, Bst lltt>s 2 Mr W. Walters' br.c. Isaac Walton, 4yrs, 7st7lbs • •• '• •■ . ■ 3 Mr R. Kirkwood's ch.g. Tui, oyrs, 6st 101b3 .. 0 Mr W. Wai tors' oh.m. Medea, syrs, 6st /tJ.s .. 0 Hurry Scurry of 10 sots, Entrance, 1 soy. Oatch weights. Distance, once round. Winner to be sold for 25 soys. immediately after the race: any surplus to go to the funds. Post entry. , Three started, Mignonette, Potentate, and Rattletrap, the fust mentioned having the best of it from the start, and winning easily. Mr. McOrory's Mignonette-.. .•■• r. ■• 1 Mr. Carter's Potentate - ■•-• g Mr. Jone3's Rattletrap .. .-. • • < • °

THIS DAY.

Thk third day of the Summer Meeting broke in the 'urnst dismal manner. Rain was falling heavily, and the thickly-banked clouds which lined the heavens gave very little hope Of a favourable change through out the day. However there was a break in the general gloom and a cessation from the watery downpour soon after mno o'clock, and although the sun withheld his genial beams, there was no farther rain up to the time of starting. The trains were again well patronised, though there was a perceptible decrease of passengers on the two former days. By one o'clock a thou sand people were on the course. Overnight there was considerable wagering on the Auckland Plate and ihe Steeplechase. For the former. Danebury was elected favourite, while Ariel and Fanny lusher colt trod closely on the Southerner's heels*. For the jumping race it was a close thing in the betting between Tommy Dodd and Per fume, while of the others, Butcher Boy was in most request. Fallacy was made favo rite for the Steward's Handicap. The heavy rains had made the course very soft ami yielding.

Auckland PLATE, 6f 100 soys., with a. Sweeps stakes of 5s soys. each.; amount accruing from sweepstakes to go to second horse. Distance, 2 miles. .. Mr J. Watt's b.c. Ariel, Ost.. v „ -. . ■• 1 Mr W. Crosbie's b,c. Sprig of Shillelah, Bst 41b . .• 9 • • •• • • Mr R. Ray's eh.c. Danebury, 7stl2lb .. ..2 Mr It. Rav'sbr. c. Middlcton, 7st 121b .. .. 0 Mr W. Walter's br. c. by Dainty Ariel, out of Fanny Fislier, 7st 1• •• " Betting 2 to 1 on Ariel. The two horses keeping together till the turn into the straigh when Ariel came out, and though Donebury's jock tried hard to get up ; he was unable, and the Auckland horse won hard held by f length. After the race, one of the bookmakers offered to take 500 to 40 against the Fanny Fisher Colt for the Dunedin Cup. Handicap Steeplechase of 100 soys, with a sweepstakes of 5 soys each; amount accruing from sweepstakes to go to second horse. Distance, about 3 miles, over a fair hunting country. . Mr Owen McGee's b.m. Perfume, lOst 91b .. 1 Messrs. Mcßae and Nicholson's eh. g. But chor Boy. list lOlbs 2 Mr R. Ray's b.g. Tommy Dodd, 12st lib , •• 0 Messrs. Mcßae and Nicholson's b.m. Medora 0 .Mr. A. E. Irwin's eh. g. Isleman, list .. .. 0 _ . jlr J. S. Buckland's b.g. The Don, lOst 7lb .. 0 t \ fMr W. Percival's g.g. Shamrock, lOst .. .. 0 V & "Mr A. H, W. Hill's b.g. Gladstone, Ost 71b .. 0 Buckland's blk. m. Mystery, 9st 41b .. 0 Betting : 4 to 1 on the field. A struggling start was effected and the Jot approached the first hurdle opposite the Btand m a long irregular line. $haiurock

butt against him, the rider of the latter losing his goat, but quickly regaining it. Several others baulked at hurdles and at the stone wall beyond. The casualties resulted in Perfume being left with a clear lead of Butcher Boy, Islesman, and the Don. In this order they approached the dreaded jump on the hill. That its formidableness had not been ex aggerated was shown by the whole lot .refusing, At tho second atttempt Hodson got' Perfume over, find a loud cheer was heard from the stand 4ft- token- of the event. Butche* Boy then got orec avA wan* in pursuit of tho maro, who was going very unkindly, eee-eawing about tv rery Qgly fashion, an<t nearly pulling Hodsofi out of the saddle. These two sailed away, and left the rest of the- field amusing themselves trying to jump the fences. Three of them got over the hedge and traversed two or three fields, but they were stuck np at the made fence on the last hill, and got no further, with one exception —Shamrock, who was got over after the lead ers had gone a mile and a half, but threw his jockey at the very next fence, and was not fur ther persevered with. Perfume and Butcher Boy had the rest to themselves. The former, when leading by ioo yards, fell at the second fence past the road, but was very smartly re mounted just as Butcher Boy got level. They then went on together, the Boy leading for a quarter of a mile. At Ellerslie House, Per fume went to the front again, and drawing away led by 50 yards coming down the hill. here Butcher Boy made his last effort, but he could never get on terms with Perfume, who came at the last hurdle like a lion. She just touchod it, but scarcely faltered in her stride, and a loud cheer went from tho crowd as she cantered in first by ten lengths. Her jockey and owner were repeatedly cheered when the horse returned to weigh. Selling Race, of 50 soys., with a sweepstakes of 3 soys, each added. Distance 1J miles. Mr R. Ray's b.cr. Tommy Dodcl, 200 soys., a.. Bst lOlbs (Wattie) 1 Mr H. Hunt's b.g. Skylark, aged, Batl.on* 50 soys -- •. -1 5 Mr R. Ray's b.f. Fallacy. 300 sovf, 3 yrs, 7sT 3ff> 0 Mr W. Walters' br.c, Isaac Walton, 4 yrs, Bst Tibs, 200 aov3 .^ .. .-. ..• .. 0 Mr O. Ring's rn.g. Gainsboro', 100 eovs. Syra, Bst3tb3 «. .<• •( 0 Mrj R. Kirkwood's eh. g. Tui, 100 soys, syrs, Bst 31bs -. -. •• •< , •-• -* 0 Betting :sto lon Tommy Dodd. This Wtts a repetition of the last race as far as the position of the competitors was con cerned. Skylark had a slight lead till the turn for home, when Tommy Dodd was let out, and a good race home resulted in his winning by half a length cleverly. The band of the German man-of-war Hertha performed in the paddock during racing, by kind permission of Captain Knorr. Their music was excellent', and they were a great acquisition.

POLICE COURT,—This Day.

(Before R, C. Barstow, Esq., R.M.) NIGHT LIGHTS.

Wm. Orr, James Black, Jeremiah Ward, Thomas Barnes, and John Ross were charged with being drunk last night, and were fined 5s each with costs, excepting John Ross, who was let of some fortnight ago on the promise that he would immediately ship for England by the Orari. i Prisoner hoped his Worship would bo lenient, as this was the first time this year. Fined 20s, or 48 hours, nnd five day's imprisonment.

ALI/KCITCD FORGERY,

Ilichard Torpey was charged with forging and uttering a choque for £19, purporting to have been signed by John Oashmore with intent to defraud John Oosgravc, draper, of Queen-street*. James Berry Robinson, salesman, In the employ of Mr Cosgravo, said he knew prisoner by sight. 110 came into the shop on the 23rd December, in the afternoon, and purchased a quantity of clothing to the amount of £13. He recog nized the articles in Court as a portion of :the purchase. Ho presented a cheque (produced) marked A, tor £19, on payment drawn on the Colonial Bank, by R. Cash more, by whom ho said he had been employed In- the bush ', ho g?we Rim tlvc difference."in cask 110 handed the cheque to the cashier ; and on the following Thurs day the cheque was returned to him as valueless. Ho gave information to the police. Ellen Whitakcr, single woman, deposed that she lived at William Lamb's, in Mill Lane, and that on the day in question Torpey came to the house and asked for one of the Lambs; she told him lie was away at work. He shewed her a cheque holding it between his fingers and -said, tell George I shall soon be back. Ho returned some time after, dressed in a new suit of clothes. Ho said he had cashed the cheque, and got a Andrew Heavey, Elizabeth Drummond, Robert Cashmoro, Detective Grace, and J. F. White, having given evidence, the pris oner, who reserved his defonce, was com mitted for trial. ON SHCMIE. Thomas GriHith was charged with absent- Ing himself without leave on the 30th De cember from the British schooner Matchless on which lie was cook. The prisoner pleaded not guilty, and said that lie had been brutally assaulted by the mate, who knocked him down and threat ened to put him overboard. James Wilson, chief mate, deposed that prisoner was cook on tho schooner and re fused to do his Avork. He abused and threatened witness without any cause. Prisoner threatened to chop him down with the axe and, assisted by the captain's son. he "was obliged to keep prisoner down to tho deck. He was raving like a madman. William Pollock, able seaman, and John McKay, the master's son, gave similar evi dence as to prisoner's wild conduct.

Sentenced to 14 days, and to pay costs 14», or seven days further imprisonment

LYTTELTON REGATTA.

(PRESS AGEKCV.)

The following is a full description of the champion sailing races at the Lyttelton Regatta yesterday: — Champion' SAILING Match for Trading VESSELS, centre-board vessels not allowed to compete. Open to all-comers. Ist Prize, and Shaw Saville's Cup, value £25 ; 2nd, £10. Time allowed, 10 sees, per ton. X.X.X., ketch, 21 tons, Clark, Lyttelton ... ... t Belle Brandon, schooner, 65 tons, Ohlson, Auckland ... 2 Transit, schooner, 88 tons, Hooper, Auckland ... 2} Sarah and Mary, -ketch, 41 tons, 1 Cuff and Graham, Lyttel ton ... ... ... ... b Minnehaha, schooner, 86 tons, Smith, of Auckland ... b

The start was effected at 12 hours, 21 rains., C 2 sees.. Belle Brandon being to windward, Minnehaha next, and X.X.X. next, forging just a-head. The Sarah and Mary went away to leeward, And was soon out of the race. Ihe four kept well together, Transit showing fine Railing'qualities, and weathering on the other boatsf Minnehaha was first about, both Transit and Belle Brandon, however, weather ing on her, the latter making a short tack, Minnehaha in endeavouring to pass to wind ward of the Island City, fouled her, and she was unable to get clear, and was therefore out of the race. When the vessels again hove in sight, the Transit was leading well to wind ward X.X.X. and Belle Brandon close up. The wind, however, broke with the two latter vessels and the Transit incrersec her lead, ' whilst X.X.X. weathered on Belle Brandon, and took socondfplace. The Transit was the first to pass the reef, at 4 hours 55 minutes, XX X at 4 hours 50 minutes. iu»4 B^lo Brandon at 4 hours 59 wwnntSßWsw9u*!, TH \twk wWf

changeable, varying from N.E. to N. W. The Belle beat X X X in running, but could not over-haul the Transit which was first round Parson's Rock coming up again to the reef. The Belle was second and the Ketch last, but being admirably handled, and the wind very, light, she managed to round the roef before either of her opponents, and under Capt. Whitlcy's charge the Lyt telton boat came in a winner at 7 hoursfO minutes 35 seconds, amid loud cheers from the spectators. The Transit, which had been passed by tho Belle Brandon, in greaaediior lo&cL when close to the winning buoy, and came In, eeoond at 7 hours 10 minutes 30 seconds, tho Belle being 45 sees. behind hor, but owing'to tho timo allow ance for tonnage, the latter took second T)ri/o - ' T&9 Secret "Wins Easily-

CHAMPION YACHT RACE, open to all comers ; prize, £75, and N.Z.S. Co.'s Cup, valuo £25. Time allowance, 15 seca per ton. Secret, cutter, 27 tons, Niccol and Hulme,

Auckland ... ... • •• ••• ••• 1 Spray, cutter, 9 tons, X Forbea, Dune din ... ... ... ••• ••■ ■•■ 2 Annie Ogle, cutter, 17 tons, Hawkins and Cunningham ••• 3 Winona, cutter, 17 tons, C. H. Street ... 0 Jimmy Flynn, cutter, 25 tons, Morgan, Pigeon Bay ■ •■• 0 Fleetwing, cutter, 10 tons, L.V.C., Lyttelton ... 0 A good Btart was effected at 1 h. 0 mm. 20 bees. The Secret forged slightly ahead and after a few minutes tacking had a decided lead oft" Rhodes Bay. The Secret, Annie, and Spray wero well together, followed by the Fleetwing and Winona, Jimmy Flynn last They wore a long time reaching the heads, owing to the light and changeable wind. The first to colne in sight again was the Secret, a long way ahead.of the others. She passed the reef tho first timo at 4 hours 20 mins. The Annlo and Spray were tho next to appear, and as U was . evident that; with her great lead, tho Auckland boat must prove the winner, all interest centered In tho manoeuvres of the Lyttelton and Dnnodin yachts, The Annie kept her lead to Rhodes Bay, but •she then had to go about.' The Spray laying closer to tho wind gained greut advantago on her op ponents, and passed the reef at 4h. SOmin. a few seconds ahead of tho Annie. When it came to running, however, the larger yacht recovered her advantage, thanks to her big square sail, passing the Spray oil" the Breakwater, just aa tho Secret was making her appearance for the second time round. The Jimmy Flynn and Winona hove in eight, but seeing they had no chance in the race wisely decided to retire from the contest. The Fleetwing also followed their example. The Secret passed the reef the second timo at sh. 20mm. and won amidst loud cheers, at sh. 20min. 40 sees. The Annie rounded Parson's rock before the Spray, and kept the lead till oil' Charteris Bay,' where the Spray got a good lead of wind and headed her, coming round the reef at 6 hours 13 minutes, the Annie bening one minute behind mnn ing home. The small yacht kept her position, and in about one hundred yards ahead at 6 hours 20 minutes thus taking second prize, the Annie 3rd at 6 hours 21 minutes 30 seconds. -,

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAIIAMSTOWN, this day.

At Hie Police Court, John Pyke was charged with stealing from the dwelling of Roderick McDonnell sundry household articles, value £\T. The case was adjourned. Some singu lar disclosures are expected ■when the hearing of the case—which is in realitf'one of disputed ownership of a wife—comes on. Accused is a telegraph operator at Gisborne, and is said to be a married woman, whom complainant claims as hss wife, and through whom he claims the yroperty alleged to be stolen. The sports yesterday passed off successfully withorrt accident.

In the trip up the river yesterday, the En terpiise fouled the 'A; Aroha, injuring the paddle-box of the latter. The A.C. men competed for competitors to-day:—Blake, i6oj Garland, 130 j Slanyer, 137 5 Gordon, 144.

fPKESS AGEKCY.]

NAPIER, this day. A BOY KILLED BY LIGHTNING. A GIRL SEVERELY INJURED. At about five o'clock on Sunday afternoon the house of Mr. Wood, manager of the Bank of New Zealand, Waipawa, was struck by lightning. The electric iluid entered the building, making un opening hi the roof and side of the wall. It entered the room where two children were at tea, struck a little girl (Mr. Wood's daughter) on the foot, and the boy (Wood's stepson) on the chest, killing him instantly. The girl Is only slightly injured. Mr. Wood was in the conservatory, and was knocked against the wall by the shock, but was not injured, though the paper on the wall was scorched.

PORT CHALMERS, this day

Arrived: Ship May Queen, 105 days from London, with 1,500 tons ctirgo, and 21 passengers. She oncouniercd a terrific cyclone in the Bay of Bisoay, ou tho Sth September. She lost her bul works and crotchet yards. The sea iilled the deck, washed away the live stock. Thence lino weather, strong breezes, till December 7, when she met a tcirilic westerly sale. Hovc-to under class-reefed topsails. A man named Francis Godolphin Baice, was loosing: tbo foretonmast stays, and was washed overboard; no traces. Next day C'apfc. Tatchill, while asleep, was hove cut of his bunlc, and fractured, his collar bone. They passed a body in oilskin clothing on the Uth. Made tho Snares on the 2Sthuit., andencounlci-cd a heavy northerly gale for 14 hours. Lost part of her bulwarks. Detective Dal ton, of London Police Force, arrested a cabin passenger named Jackson, charged with embezzlement of £900, property Col. Hatch Company. A Bank draft of £510 was found on him. Jackson was accom paniod by his wife. KS

CABLEGRAMS.

AUSTRALIAN.

(PIiESS AOENCY.)

Victorias Criclsatsrs V7ia.

The Baces

The cable offices were not open yesterday.

SYDNEY, January 1. Victoria scored 105 in the second innings. Horan, not out, 47. " The Englishmen .scored 120. Greenwood, 38 ; Emmett, 35 ; Charlwood, 23.

Victoria thus won by 31 runs. MELBOURNE, January 1

The weather was wet and cold, but there was a good attendance at the races. The Governor was present. Hurdle Rack.—Dalesman, 1 ; Avon, 2 ; Gaffer Grey, 3. Two Years' Stakes.—King, 1; Lockley, 2 ; Rawdon, 3. Time, 1 mm. 6 sees.

Hundred Pounds Plate.—Copper, 1 Podie, 2 ; Benham, 3; time, 1 mm. 48 sees,

Midsummer Handicap.—Barmafd, 1; Rapid Boy, 2 ; Meteor, 3. This was a fine race. Ten started.

For the Champion Stakes seven started. Pride of the Hills, 1 ; Callamia, 2 ; Voio, 2. This -was also a fine race. Time, 5 mill. 34 sees.

SYDNEY, Jan. I. - Tatters all's Cup.—Fourteen started *— Viva, I j Viletta, 2 ; Melbourne, 3. It was i a grand race. Viva W9ft ky t.WQ heads. T\S)ft 3 Wife V/% W\

AMUSEMENTS.

"CHARITY."

Gilbert's well-known and pleasing drama of "Charity," in four acts, was produced last even ing in the Theatre Royal to a crowded house. As indicated by the title, the play deals with the subject of charity in connection with a well constructed story of family adventures. Miss Dunning's delineation of "Mrs. Van Brugh" the wealthy widow, was perfect, as it necessarily would bo in such hands. Miss Lawrence was her daughter, who is engaged to a young man, Fred Smailey, who is next in succession to pro perty in the possession of the widow, bnt as wns usual in old times, there is a flaw in the will, which might lead to endless litigation. To escape from the maze of mystery into tho straight way, o erapposod solicitor is employed, a Mr, Partington (Mr, Lincard), who is very aingular In his business habits, but who turns out to be a deVectivo, for the purpose of serving othor aims. Without going into tho particulars of tho drama, wo may state that every ovont turns oui fairly at tho close, what was misty comes out clear at last, and tho widow, after much apparent disquietude, regains her rights and re-cetablishos hersolf in her legitimato possessions. The Bart of Ruth, was a capital portrait by Miss M'aggio Knight, who was con gratulated by tho audience. Mr. C Holloway's impersonation of the hypocrite, and Mr. Rede's rendering of tha clergyman, were well placed types of theorigiTials, still lingering in the nooks and corners of tho old land. We notice that the emotional drama of "Frou Frou" will be intro duced this evening, the Lingards taking the principal role, and to-morrow evening a romantic drama, ontitled "Alixe," will engage public at tention, LORNID-STREBT HALL.

This hall was well-filled last evening on tho occasion of the complimentary benefit to Mr Ward, who is leaving for Sydney. The enter tainment was patronised by the Foresters, and representatives of other benevolent societies. Tho programme was sprinkled o'or with comic alities, mid sentimentalities, and fiances. Tho first part boing the performance of the nigger*, was docidodly the best, some of the ballads were rendered, in the most satisfactory manner. Mr Singer, as Serjeant Laughton. was admirable in his defence of Pat's skirts, and Mr Doran's ro parteo was equally good. The second part was fairly performed, tho best by far being tho double clok dance of Messrs Mills and Seager. Miss Woods, a little prodigy, danced a highland fling in an interesting manner. Mr Fred Rico was himself again in "This hoof of Mine," but Mr Bcrtio's " Bunch of Carrots" was anything but palatable; being only half-cooked. Gene roily speaking, however, th*»ontertainment was successful, and closed with a dance. PARNELL HALL.

The froncort and quadrille party at Parnell Hall last evening by the Temperance Variety Troupe, was successful. The programme was divided into two parts; the dark and light business. Tho simple ballads and flashes of fun of tho first part were most acceptable. The second part included tho goldon shoo, and other dn.nco«, a nretty recitation by Mr Jirown, and songs by MoUam Bros., Messrs Down, Smart, Cooper, Jarnieson, Sccats, and Plowman. Tho proceedings gavo general satisfaction, and ended in a dance.

Tho Kraenzchcn to tho officers of H.I.M. bhip Hertha, will take place on Tuesday, the Oth inst., instead of Friday, as pre vious! y annonnccd. Visitors to Auckland during the holiday. should not fail to walk through the Arcades The proprietors invite strangers to inspect their Btock, 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. Oranwcll, whose long experience enables him to give great satisfaction.—.Just LANDEDj Floor Cloths for Stairs, Halls and Itooms; Fancy Pat tern China Mattings, Linoleums, Carpet and Hearth Rugs ; Pier Glasses, Walnut Loo Tables, Toilet Sots, etc. etc. Country Settlors should*purchase at the "City Hall Arcade, as they can obtain so many of their requirements at one establish ment. A Liberal Discount to cash pur chasers during Iho holiday season at IIOLLOWAY & GARLICK'S, Qncon-strcct. —[A DVT.]

THE EVENING 6TAB, TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 1877.



TT OOK OUT for tlio Mulligan Guards! WHO arc the Mulligan Guakdsl W' ANTED, a thorough good Cook; best wages given. —Blue Post Dining Itoonis, jQueeii-Btrect. WANTED, the Lady who took the Searlct Shawl from (lie, Choral JFulion Boxing nisht to return the .same at once, when she >viJl receive lie own. The missing; .shawl lias t\\ rf> large black wpots in the ooiitro. —Please return 1o this oiiicc, V&TANTEIi, an exporience.il General Vt .Servant, where the wiis.'iim.vj is Kivcn out.— Mvs. K. Lcwfa, Jorjnyii-strc.it. ; "tX7"AN.TED, a Servant asi Cook and V V Laundress.—Mrs. Short, Kemucra. WANTEDja respectable Lad to deliver orders; reference required.—Apply to J. L. Ilatsvreil, Grocer, Princea-strcct. WANTED, <*i Girl to wash and assist in houso work .—Mrs. J. R. Vaile, Alton RoacL_ WANTED, an experienced Housemaid ; references required. — Mrs. Edward . Isaacs, Eden CU'cscent. _ WANTED, a first-rate General Horse- Bhoer, a General Smith.—Apply Leahy, Symonds-strcct. WANTED, a situation on a farm by a handy man, and. wife as cook and dairy maid. —Apply at this office. ANTED, a good General Servant.— Mrs. Harrison; Wavcrley Hotel. ■\^I7"ANTED, a Jlouseinafd, also a Third V V Waiter.—Albert Hot eK_ Queen-street. "lOn r-A-NTED, an Experienced Nnrsegirl. V v -*-Mrß, T. Harnelt, ICden Crescent, three doors from Wynyard House. __ WANTED, a respectable Female Ser vant.—Blue Pohl Dining Rooms, Quccu etreet__ __ WANTED, a Young Man that under stands looking after hojscs, and make himself generally useful.--H. Hardiiigton, One hnnga. ___ _ ANTED, thorough Man Cook for first class hotel, a Female Servant for Upper Thames <<i niillror preferred), strong Irish Girl for Maiißcrc, a Yomis? Ladjr as waiteress and piano'fortist (Upper Thames), Female Servant and a YVaitGresH both for lirst-claes hotel, and several other Female' Servants for town and country.—Hannaford's lloKistry, Qnecn-streot. __ ■"STIi7"ANTED, a General Servant.—Apply V immediately Oustom-liouso Hotel, Furt street. _ _ WANTED, to~Scll, SOaiid 60 Acres "oJ Land, gi-eat part bush, at Wangarci only £12 each, or £20 the two.—Apply to W. 11. Dumpier, General Dealer, Wyndham-street, corner of Albert-street. to Sell, cheap, a strong 8 v V horse - power Engine, with Cornish Boiler.—Apply <o Nioholla and Hall, corner of Edwardes and Queon-atreets. ANTED to Sell, a quantity of Saiis, suitable for Kick Clovers, Tarpau lins, &c.—-James MeEwcu,_Oiistonih6usi.v street. \ITANTED to LET, thl Iron House at T t the Queen-street entrance of Market; rent, 10s.—F. G. Ewiugton, Queen-street. ANTED 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 YZ, at this office. - AN T El) KN O WN, that W. JAMIESON, Jun., has secured those commodious premises (corner of High and Victoria-streets) formerly in occupation of Mr J..Stowart, where ho will be enabled to supply his friends and patrons with the JJicbt Coat, and Firewood at the lowest prices. W. J. appeals to his friends to support him in his new 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. "O7"ANTED KNOWN —I have Just ?r Opened 2 cases Printed Mole Trousers, which I shall sell at 7/8. The gooda cannot be equalled by any other house in town for less than 10/6.—SAMUEL COOMBES, City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street; WANTED, Snnarers for a Million feet of Kauri at 2s. 3d. per hundred.—P. and I. McLeod. fl-jlensville. WAN TED, to caution the public against spurious imitations of the Homo Shuttle Lock-stitch Sewing Machine. The genuine article can only be obtained in Auckland of J-. V. Breda, Shorthand-street; or, J. Jenkins, Temple of Fashion* Newmarket. All others are counterfeit. WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they oan have the muuhei 8 Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Music and other Binding dosieiu best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and Account Book Manu> foefcu.m\ uSst dt.m ty tUe &Y£miie §tar Qi&ss>.



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 ofte for nothing, at the City Clothing Mart —Samuel Coombes, 92, Queen-street. __ WHICH ARE THE CHEAPEST OVENS, those which are importop from Melbourno 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 H. Smith makes afc 15s_, some of which have been in use over 7 years, and are guaranteed to last for ten year^ i Juvre.aieo. taken flrsVolass-falßea at oil the Shows-tos Jfeuproved Patout POTta&ki Oveios, Colonial Ch"e^Wron«hWra» House and Ship Stoves, &o,—Send fop now Illustrated priced catalogue of Ovens and Ranges at greatly reduced prices, with testimonials from a largo number of poraona who have had them in use for over eia^oars.— Auckland Iron Works, Durham-street West, opposite Buckland's sale yard. ANTED to Sell, a 4-Koomed House, in. Hill-street, Newmarket, and Freehold Allotment, 28 by 100 feet. Lined aud papered, good tank, wcll-fcnccd; £100. Very cheap. Key next door.—Apply PI. Kean, Thistle Hotel. ANTEI) KNOWN, we continue to make Trousers to order for 153.—Phillips'a Mart, Queon-streot. __^_ WANTED 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. These- machines, as made by the Original inventor of the Sewing Machine (Elias Howe, jun.), have never yet been equalled either in principle or excellence of manufacture, lie pairs to all machines properly done. Steam Gauges repaired, tested, and ad.l U3ted. "ANTED KNOWN, that Samuel Coombea is making up the McPhilg jjloggonaught Check in Mosgiel Tweed Trousers for 203. The best vaiuo in New Zealand.—City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. LOST, between Symonds - street aud Mount Albert, a Greenstone Ornament.— The finder will greatly oblige by leaving tho same at this office^ *•-' W rOT"iCE~TO 8 IITpW XI G!H TS. _1_ s - A Special General Meeting of the Auckland Shipwrights' Protection Society will be held in the Temperance Hall, Albort-3treet. on THURS DAY EVENING, January i, at half-past seven o'clock. J. BAIRD, Secretary. ■\T-EW ZEALAND INSUHANCE COM- The Ordinary HALF-YEARLY MEETING of Share.lioiderswillbßlH-.ld at the Oliiccs of the Company-, Auckland, at - p.us., on WEDNES DAY, the K-th January, to receive the Report and elect two Directors and Auditors. The Transfer Books will bo closod from the 27rh inst., 1 ill the lOih pros. By order of the Board. GEORGE P. PIERCE, Manager, __Docembcr 2u, 1878. (GERMAN CORVETTE, • HERTHA.' Supplies of Ship Chandlery, Bails, Clothing, Sundries, &a, &c, for 11. I. M. Sliip 'Hcrtha,' are to be ikt by Tender. 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 olllco of the German Consulate. 55, Quocn-struot, where conditions and particulars may be ascertained. Auckland, Command of ILI.M. Ship ' Hertha,' 20th December, 1876. fjV O OAK P E N T E ii S. 'IVnders arc required for Building a Cottage In Nelson-street. Tenders to be sent in on the •itli.iiistunU at 1 o'clock. JAB. WRIGLEY, Architect* ~O OAli D 0 F RI)UCA TIO N. A Gil*l*3 'I'rainLng and High School will be opened-at the Wesley College on Friday, the lath January; 1577. Applications for admission will bo received by the Lady Principal o-.i the 10th and nth January, at the College, between the hours of 10 and l o'clock, and Prospectuses may he ob tained from Miss Stothard, or the Secretary of llic Board. FREDERICK J. MOSS, Becretavjj. KAIPAPJIBAILWAY ISXTENTO3*. The undcTSlscne.-l has been rennostea to xxtn vcnc! a Public Mooting to bo hold in the Whau Public Hall on THURSDAY next the # Ith January, 1577, at 7.30 p.m., to take into consider ation the adaptability of tlie various lines aa at present surveyed by Government, JOHN BOLLARD, Chairman Whau Highway Board. Whau, December 30, IS7G. IVrtiRTH SHORE —To Let, Furnished ■JLi Cottage,. and Furnished Apartments; Beven-rdomea House and Cottage, and half-acre allotment; a fifty-acre Paddock, well fenced.— Olivi'T Mays, Pcst-oflice, Devonport. mo LET, or for SALE, that good mib .S_ StantiiU Freehold Property, well-known as Morris's Temperance Hotel, close to thcßemuera Station, 'i'lic house contains nine rooms, v.'ith two-Sial' Stable, and store-room and wood-shed ; freehold allotment, 100 x 150 foot, well stocked with fruit trees and valuable shrubs. Tho fur niture, &c,, can bo taken at a valuation. Good reasons given for the proprietor relinquishing the.busin'oss.—Apply at this oliice, or to G. Mor rison on tho premises. rfiO LET, for a term of years, a beautiful jL Villa Residence, known as "The Pines," situated at Richmond, and about two miles from Queen-street, together with twenty (20) acres of goGd land. Thorp 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 fjrass. This property commands a magnificent View of and is near 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'sponsiblc, to whom it will be let at a low rental. To view, and for parti culars, apply to W, Jones, on the premises ; or F. La wry, Epsom { Hi & P. Gibbons, 50, Welles loy-streot. rflO LET, a Shop in Queen-street, next JL to Hcmus's Star Boot Shop. Terms, £1 per week. . ________ TO LEX that commodious Shop recently occupied by Madame Nelson, Albert Hotel Buildings.—Apply J. Stewnrt, Albert Hotel. OR SALE, tho Old Established Dining Rooms and Boarding House in Qneen st.raet, known as the United States Dining Rooms; consisting of Lease, Goodwill, Furni ture, and Fittings.—Apply to Samuel Cochrane and Son. _______ F6il SALE, a nine-roomed House, oppo site One Tree Hill, at Epsom.—For address apply of lice of this paper. . FARM at Pnkekohe for S4o; 180 acres first-class land, situate midway between P.ikckohe and the Railway Station; 100 acres in grass, and nearly all fenced, with House and out-buildings thereon.—Samuel Cochrane and don, Land and Estate Agents. FOR "SALE,"2BO acres superior Land, Paparata, near Mr. Dougal's mill. No ofTer nearly eligible will bo refused.—Apply J. Moran, corner Cracroft-street, Parnell Rise. : 'fj^ OR~ SALE, in Vincent-street, a Large JL? Building Allotment, CG feet by 300 feet.— Samuel Cochrane and Son, Land Agents, Fort treet. " milE COUNTY ELECTIONS. " THE EVENING STAR " IS A DULY AUTHORISED GAZETTE Under the " Counties Act" ;v.k! the " Regulation of Local Elcotious Acfc, 3.578," IT,n THK INSERTION OF ALL J3LKCTION NOTICES Under thr Act. miMBEE! TIMBER 2 TIMBER ! g THE UNION SASH AND DOOR COMPANY MECHANICS' BAY, HAVE ON HAND 1— A very Largo Stock of all kinds of TIMBEB for BUILDINGS, at lowest rates; and a goot lot of SECOND-CLASS STUFF (clearing oui below Cost Price. ifar Sashes, JOocrs, Mouloinga, Tohsued ftn< Grooved and Whir, Beards also very cheap,



THEATRB ROYAL. Sold Lessee,, R» J. De Lhw. Scenic Artist . 4 N. H. Thornton. LAST NIGHT BUT FOUR Of the Immensely Popular JjINGARDS! THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING,—Great Bill! Grand Production of the Celebrated Emo tional Drama, entitled, ipROU TjiEOU! (Played over One Thousand Nights in London and the Provinces.) Gilbert! (Frou Frou)... .Alice DunningtLtagardJ ; Buron Do Cambri Win* Horace Llngard Time: Tho Present. Ac* I—At Chamarettes, ' Act 2, 3, and s—ln Paris. Act 3—ln Venloo. Lapse of Four Years between Ist and 2nd Acfa; ; and a Few Weeks between 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. Aftor tho 4th Act, Six Months elapse. This BUI is for This Evening Only I TO-MORROW EVENING: The Grand Romantic Drama, in 4 acta, entitled m~ alixe Prices:—Dres3 Circle, is.; Stalls, 28. (Td.; Pit, One Shilling. ST. SEPULCHRE'S SUNDAY SCHOOLS. Annual Treat Postponed till TO-MORROW (Wodncsday). N.B.— If St. Sepulchre's and Epiphany Bells ring at 'J 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 Lome-street Hall at 12 noon. CHORAL HALL. THURSDAY EVENING, January 1. Aimiun Sullivan's Novel and Original Comic Opeka, - mRIAL BY TURY! JL *) THE CELEBRATED BREACH OF PROMISE OF MARRIAGE CASE 5 OVER FORTY VOICES, "AND FULL ORCHESTRA ! CHORAL HALL. (Towards the Completion op the Exterior.) ON THURSDAY NEXT, THE BAND OF H. I. M. S. " lIERTHA," Will, with the kind permission of tho authorities, Perform Selections of Music, including the Great German War Song, " THE WATCH ON THE RHINE." Other Vocal and Instrumental Music will be succeeded by THE TRIAL BY JURY 1 To commence at 8. Hall open at 7.30. Tickets at Upton's. LOR N E - STREET HALL. Thames Naval Minstrelsi WILL GIVE AN ENTERTAINMENT IN THIS ABOVE HALL TO-MORROW (Wednesday) EVENING, 3rd January, 1577, In Aid of One ok the Local Institutions. PROGRAMME .-— PART I, Overture, "Fairy Galop," Band Opening Chorus, '"Dinah's Wedding," Minstrels Hong, "Good O!d Friends," Mr. Browne Song (comic), "Nip Up," Mr, Parslow Song, ".Dear Sunny Days," Mr. Harris Song (comic), "Black Brigade," Mr. Hurflfc Song, " Lottie Lane," Mr. Everritt Song (comic), " Mulligan Guards," Mr. Parslow Song, " Allie, the Blue-eyed Blonde," Mr. Mills Song (comic), " Good-bye Liza Jane," Mr* Hurfit PART 11. Duct, '"Larboard Watch," Messrs. Mills and Harris , Suitor's Hornpipe, Mr. Wlnchcombc Song, " Holy Friar," Mr. Browne Song und Dance .(double), "This Little Foot," Messrs. Huriit and Harris Double Clos? Dance, Measrs. Mills and Seagal. INTERVAL OF TEN MINUTES. Grand Finale, The New Patriotic Song, "The Union Jack of Old England," Company. To conclude with a DANCE, to wM«h holitars of first and second tickets will bo admitted. Pianist and Accompaniest, Mr. F. Heed, Manager, Mr. Browne. J. D. WALKER, Hon. Seo. /iONCERT ON WIND INSTRU \j M E N T S. LORNE-STREET HALL. FRIDAY EVENING, 6th JANUARY, To commence at 8 p.m. The Band of the I.M.S. Hertha have kindly volunteered to give a GRAND CONCERT j under the leadership of Kapeilmaister Weber, in aid of the Orphan Homes in Aucldand. Programme will be published on Wednesday. A. DORNWELL. s.s.- LALLA ROOKH, for COKOMANDEL, is DETAINED until TO MORROW (Wednesday), at 7 p.m. ?ECIAL NOTICE. The s.s. ROTOMAIIANA Will leave the A. S. P. Co.'s Tee, Queen-street Wharf, for tho Thames, at half-past C o'clock THIS EVENING. ALEX. MCGREGOR, Agent. «»^fe- npHE WAIUKU MAIL JllPKii^; JL steam Kit "^^^2s' OREGON, Will leave Onehuntra for Waiuku as under :— AVedncsday, S a.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. Orders to collect Goods left atSibbin'a Auction Mart will be attended to. M. H. ROE. "XTEW ZEALAND GENERAL COM- J3i MISSION AGENCY, NOEGKOVE BuILBIXGS, CLARK'S PLACE, BISIIOPSGATE-STREET, WiTHIN. CAPTAIN ASIIBY, late Marine Superinten dent in London of tho Now Zealand Shipping Company, and for about 20 years known in con nection with tho Now Zealand Shipping Trade, desires to inform his friends and the public generally that he ha 3 commenced business at the above address, under the style of WILLIAM ASHBY & CO., as General Shipping and Insurance Agents. From long experience acquired of the local wants of the Colony, and the London Markets, the firm are in a position to offer special advantages to Colonists in their business relations with Great Britain, and from their intimate knowledge of ihe requirements of passengers on a long voyage orders entrusted to their care will receive their very best atten tion. London, November 16, 1376. HE Quarterly Meeting of the Templar Benefit Society will bo held in tho Tem perance Hall, Albcrt-slroet, on WEDNESDAY next, the 3rd instant (instead of Tuesday), at 7.30 p.m. All Members arc required to attend. R. JESSOP. Secretary. mo TUB OiTATHMAN NEWMARKET _1 HIGHWAY DOAKD. F. G. CLAYTON, ESQ.. Sm,—We, the undersigned iltvleyayera of Newmarket, beg to request you to cau a Public Meeting as early as possible, in order to obtain an expression of opinion regarding the proposed Routes of tho Extension of Kaipara Railway. Wo are, sir, Your most obedient servants, Joseph Osborne William Morgan ' Ja3, Tait, L.P.S. William Hog^ I And nine othera, ■ /^ENTLEMEN,~I»i compliance with tin v>T above requisition, I hereby convone i 1 SS?Mft T^togtl^i in tho Newmarket Hall, oi Ef D??^9 AY» EVENING, tho 3rd January n .**• G. CLAYTON,



CABLEGRAM, ———~_+—.,■-..,-.- ---(SPECIAL LINE>) Berlin, this day. Allen meinen Freunden and Goennern wuenscht einen vergnuogten Weihnachten und oin glueckliches neves Jahr. BI3MAKK. I. ALEXANDER Heartily joins in tho above, and begs to recom mend his Well and Large Assorted Stock OF QQM} AND BILVER WATCH SB, BY T. RUSSEL & SON . ROTHERHAM BENSON DENT EHRIIARDT, and others Wrra GUARANTEES from thk Manufac turers, Bksides his Own, fob Two Yeabs. THE JEWELLERY DEPARTMENT Is acknowledged byConnoisspura one o£ the Finest Collection in New Zealand, and is replenished by evory Mail with the Latest Designs from Home and tho Continent. FOR THE COMING HOLIDAYS, I SHALL Jggjivgor OFFER THE ABOVE GOODS AT REDUCED PRICES, To Effect a Clearance of Surplus Stock. X, Alexander, Jeweller to His Excellency the Govern ob, queen-street, Auckland. I^ORNS, WARTS, AND BUNIONS. Last Saturday Night of Mr. Basstian, Chiro podist. Ivlr. B. may be consulted at Ms Rooms, opposite Catholic Chapel, Wyndham-street.from 6 to 9 o'clock, this evening, and Monday and Tuesday evenings at the same hours. Advice gratis to the poor. ■\TTARNER'S COMMERCIAL HOTEL, V? OHBISTCHUROH. Mr F. W. WARNER begs to inform Intend ing Visitors to Canterbury that tho Improve ments that he has recently made, render tho Commercial Hotel second to none in New . Zealand. > A considerable portion of the ground floor of 'the New Building is devoted entirely to SAMPLE ROOMS; thus.offering unusual ad vantages to Commercial Gentlemen. Families visitiiiK Christchnrch will, tho pro prietor is assured, find no fault -with tho Suites of Apartments provided for their accommoda tion. • : The Bath-rooms are fitted up with every requisite. The Cuisine is under the supervision of an eminent Chef, and the proprietor hopes that his own lone; experience in tho trade is a sufficient guarantee as to the quality of his Cellar. The new Billiard-room is acknowledged by connoisseurs to be the finest in the Colony. 'Busses pa3s the door to and from, every hour daily. : ■ ' ■ . Prompt attention paid to all commnnicatiOEß addressed to MR. W. F; WARNER. Commercial Hotel, Cathedral Squai-e, Christchnrch. IN two years we have made up 4059 measm-cments. Comment- is needless— SAMUEL COOMBES, City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. ANTED KNOWN-atist Opened, a splendid lot of Men's Angola Tweed Trousers, well worth 18/6, but they will be sold for 12/ G. to meet the times. — SAJVTUEL COOMBES, City Clothing Mart, 92. Qnean-trecs WANTED KNOWN —SAMUEL COOMBES having a-large overstock of Alpaca and Silk Dust Coats, will sell these goods t cost.—City Clotliins? Mart, 92, Queen-street. rgIHE Cream of the Tweeds manufactured JL by the Mosgiel Company is to be seen now at the City Clothing Mart.—Samuel Coombes f)2. Queen-street. ■ ~"IALL in and sco the nice patterns in V 7 Mosgiel Tweeds that Samuel Coombes is making up for 21/ in Trousef §, No house this . Bide the Line can touch them, but they look and weep. In the words of a local French. Poet, " What harm to look in arid .fudge." j ANTED KNOWN—That SAMUEL COOMBES is not selling off stock from 10 to 20 years' old, nor is lie Belling Bankrupt's : Stock of any kind, but SAMUEL COOMBES is just opening up a splendid lot of Men's, Youths* and Boys' Clothing for Spring and Summer wear. Samuel Coombes ha 3 one or two special lines he wishes brought to the notice of the public :—IOOO Men's Trousers and Vests, 27/6, worth 40s; a large lino Trousers and Vests, 18/6 worth 27/6; 500 Men's Sydney Tweed Trousers and Vests, a splendid line for working men 15/6, worth 25/; a flrst-clasa lot of Men's Tweed Trousers at 9/6, worth 15/(5. Call early. These are all new goo As. . . BRETT'S AUCKLAND ALMANAC And PROVINCIAL HANDBOOK, • £2f ■ . : r NO W R.E A D Y. *m. ESMAY BE OBTAINED FROM ALL THE CITY STATIONERS, AND "STAR* AGENTS. The " Almanac and Handbook" this year con-, tains in addition to tho usual general and hTstory'of^tTie war in new. ZEALAND,:. By an Eye Witness, Embodying narratives of : The Growth of tho King Movement—The Land League—Waitara Dispute—Governor Browne's War Manifesto— Murders at Taranaki—Skirmish at Waireka— Shelling of Waireka Pa—Severe Defeatoijßritisb. Troops' at Puk-takauri—Destruction of Several Pas—Scige of. Pukcrangiora—The Waikato War-'-Engarotheiits atKohcroa, Meremere, and Raneariri— Patcrangi and Orakau—The Gate Pa Disaster—Te Ranga—Hauhau Fanaticism and Airoeiiies—Attack on Sentry Hill—Remark able Battle at Moutuu — Escape of Maori Prisoners—Quarrel between Sir George Grey and General Cameron—Maori Ambush, and 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 of 'confusion concerning these measures. PORTRAITS OF SIR GEORGE GREY, MR. JUSTICE GILLIES, AND THE EX-MAYOR, ACCOUNT OF ShTgEORGS GREY'S EXPLORATIONS IN AUSTRALIA. GEOLOGY OF AUCKLAND.—Its Volcanoes, Hot Lakes, Geysers, and Mountains. DESCRIPTIONS OF CITY, COUNTRY DISTRICTS, SAWMILLS, &c, &c., &o. THE BOOK COMPRISES 350 PAGES. PRICE": 0&9 Shilling. ° B X l-.?L® ° KEn" For Private Sale, A TEAM OF TWELVfi WORKING OXB in good condition, with Eows, Yokes, and Chains. ALFRED BUCttLAND. THURSDAY, JANUARY Z ' THE RE MUE R A YAR DS» FOR SALE, at the Rcmuera Yards, on Thursday next, at 12 o'clock, 50 Superior Fat Cattle, from Te Awamutu 20 Choice Cattle, from the Sandhills 10 Fat Cattle from Otahuhu 500 Fat Sheep and Lambs Fat and Store Piga. ALFRED BUCRLAND. TUESDAY, JANUARY $frC ' ASD WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24 t B, E M U E R~ YARDS. ' THE SHEEP KAlßvii-ai bo held nt Entries' are requested ta »*S forward at ati earfy uatc, that sutsiykM «§{:„ n s n,r ha c«"'tss, and at ihv latest on i'iiiiJAY, vauruuy t£ ~l-