TELEGRAPHIC.

ROM OUE OWN COKRESPOIsDENT.]

COROMANDEL. this day LATEST MINING. Union Beach: The manager reports 2631bs of _ specimens, and a fair show of gold still in the face. Tokatca : —The general crushing is show ing up better, and a small parcel of specimens has been obtained. Golden Point: —The manager states that a little gold is seen in the lode, but nothing important. KENNEDY'S BAY. The Bessie is loading, and sails to-night. GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. Little Lizzie claim— 2l tons gave 319 ozs. The Red White and Bhietrirbute obtained 32ozs odwts from a ten days crushing with Jive head of stampers. Knranui Hill United tribute—the return from 30 tons is 1390zs sdwts. City London tribute—a partial cleaning up after 11 days run with 10 head, yielded 221 ozs 6'dwts. Lord Nelson tribute—l2oz 12 dwts.- Red Queen tribute—2l lbs stone gave Com 14dwts !2grains. , Sawyer and party (Old Whau) —30ozs I Gdwts. TAUEANGA, this day. PREPARATIONS FOR RACES. The native excitement caused by the visit of the Native Minister, and Under secretary is over. The latter left yesterday in the Rowena. Sporting excitement is the order of the day. Visitors from all parts are coming in readiness for Monday's .sport, the celebrated horses having arrived from Auckland, Thames, Taupo, Opotiki, and Whakatane, &c., to compete.

NAPIER, this day. THE NATIVES RECOVER £17,500 UPON ILLEGAL LAND HALES. Mr Sheehan lias managed to conclude negotiations between the natives and Mr Watt for a block settled on by Mr Farmer. Mr Watt agreed to give £17,5,00, besides other privileges in order to get a good title. This is the iirst blood drawn by what is known here as the Repudiation Party. The original purchaser, Mr Sutton, only gave £3,500.

DUNEDIN, this day. NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY.

An oiler of 255. per share for one lot, 7700, Nationals, has been refused.

The Hospital Committee report the build ing in a not creditable state. Under the flooring of one building was a deposit of mud and offensive matter three feet deep. .Sir George Grey telegraphs to Mr Mac andrew, stating that he is still too unwell to leave Auckland, and that there is now no hope of his being able to leave New Zealand for England for some time in these circumstances. Mr Macandrew has sub mitted the position to the deliberation of the Council of the Convention, which will meet immediately to take the circumstances into consideration. Tlie first letter is addressed In the President of the Convention, Mr Thomson, M.H.8., and gives Mr Mac andrew's views on the propriety of the course recommended by the Convention. Mr Macandrew says : " In. my opinion it is now a forlorn hope to expect to recover those advantages at the hands of the Colonial Parliament as at present constituted, and decidedly the best thing for Otago, and in deed for New Zealand, would be for the former to become a separate colony, in which case there would be nothing to pre vent it from uniting with the rest of New Zealand for purely Federal purposes. Should such be deemed mutually advisa ble, I have no hesitation in saying that had Otago a, supreme Legislation of its own, the value of property through out the province would be materially enhanced. The cost of Government might be much reduced; its ports might be made free, and that in every point of view the province would in a few years hence be a century ahead of what it other wise will become. I very much doubt if New Zealand can become a great and powerful country, which it might be, unless .it takes the shape of a confederation of Independent colonies. At all events, until such time as its population numbers more thousands than it now does hundreds, there is no other means that I can see where by we can be relieved of the enormous and unproductive expenditure in which the colony is involved, or by which we can simplify or bring within reasonable compass the mass of statute laws of which our present system has been so prolific; It is the only means moreover by which the people of New Zealand will be enabled to exercise any but superficial control over public affairs."

[PEStSS AGENCY.] ALEX A Nit A, this clay. TE WAEORO MEETS TAWHIAO. Te AVlieoio had an interview -with Taw lriao at Te Kopiia yesterday, but the result has not transpired. It 8 now supposed that Te Ngakau was atithorised by Taw hiiio in the stoppage of the survey and Taupo road works. Manidiiri (Tamati Ngapora) lias sent a message that he desires to see the Minister for Native affairs, with reference to matters.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day.

"Wesleyaa Ceafarenoo. At the Wesleyan Conference yesterday evening, a correction was made to the eii'cct that the iucrea.se of church members during the year was 111, not 309, as previously stated. It was reported that the erection of new buildings, additions, and improve ments, had been made during the year at a total cost ofj£Boo3.^ Permission was given to he various circuits to expend during the present year £9191 ill new erec tions and improvements, with a proposed debt of £3,265, of which £609 is provided for by rent of leased land. It was further reported that one parsonage and eleven churches have been erected during the year, and one parsonage been purchased. The total number of churches owned by the Conference is now 155, with 36 parsonages. Seven church sites have been acquired during the year, of which five have been purchased, and two given. The total cost of all properties amounts to £92,318, on which debts remain to the amount of £15,290. Permission was given to sell certain church properties in the North Island.

WELLINGTON, this day. COLONIAL PRIZE FIRING. 'x'he Hinemoa leaves Punedin with the prize- tiring representatives on the 12th Feb ruary ; Lyttelton, 14th ; Wellington, 15th ; Picton an'l Nelson, 17 th : and will arrive at Hokitika on *ne 18th. Firing commences on the 19th. T*ie range is about 5 miles from the nearest telegraph station.

BIJNEDIN, this day. %-adshaw reports stocks as follows :— ** New Zealand, £19 4* 6(1; Colonial I»ggl.lss9d; National Sank of New 2a, £3 7s; National Insurance Com lt ay, £1 9s 6'd ; Standard Insurance Com pany, 13s 9d. , lloyse, Stead, and Co. report produce : Flour, £19, with downward tendency ; oats, 2s to 2s 3d ; barley, 2s 3d to 4s ; wheat (old) ss, new 4s 6d: bran, 4s lOd; pollard, £o 10s.

HOLIDAY AMUSEMENTS.

A number of entertainments are announced for Regatta evening, so that the people of the city and suburbs will be able to choose that which will be most congenial to their tastes. THEATRE ROYAL. This popular place of amusement, under the lesseeship of Mr De Lias, will be opened at the usual hour, with a realistic and powerful sensational drama, entitled "Across the Con tinent." The dram is new to the Auckland public, and will be under the especial patronage of the Regatta Club. We notice that Miss Rena, the young and popular actress, will represent Jenny Nelson, and Lady Eversleigh, and Mr Macdcr, will impersonate Victor Cardington. The drama is said to be full of of interest, the plot intricate and certain to win general appro- TBMPERANCE VARIETY' TROUPE. This popular troup of minstrels will give an entertainment, and quadrille party at the Is ewmarket Hall, for which a capital programme has been prepared, including a number of new comic songs and dances. The whole will be under the management of Mr Sccats. ODDFELLOWSHIP. lho members of the Lodge "Fountain of Friendship" will hold their anniversary picnic and ball on Monday, for which great preparations have been made by the indefatigable and harmonious committee. In the morning at S o'clock, friends will board the steamer (2) Enterprise for the beautiful isle of Motuihi, to take part in the mid-day picnic, and at half past ten o'clock, the procession of the brotherhood will form, in full regalia, at the Lornc-street Hall, and march, headed by the artillery company's fine band, to the wharf, and proceed en masse to the island, where,— Underneath the shady trees, they'll walk or talk just as they please, While on the grass their children play, and share a glorious holiday. A ball will be held in the Choral Hall in the evening. The public outside the weatherboard may attend. The members of the Good Intent Lodge will have a social gathering in the Cook-street Hall. The programme promises social songs, and a ball ; dancing to commence at half past eight o'clock. Mr. Smith, tho Secretary, invites members of other lodges to the entertainment. The particulars of the festive hour have not come to hand, but we feel assured they will be of a pleasing character, knowing that the intentions of the Good Intent Lodge, are in variably good and acceptable.

FREE TEMPLARS

The friends of Free Templary who have a prosperous sick benefit society in connection with them, have projected an excellent musical and oral entertainment for Monday evening in the Lome-street Hull. Messrs Cox, Warburton, and Hunt, in connection with the committee, have succeeded in gettinga number of excellent singers, who have prmised to assist in promoting the mirth of the evening. We may also men tion in a side-whisper, that the Templar Minstrel will sing one or two original songs, which will be a new feature in these entertainments. Tea and refreshments will be provided at nine o'clock, in order to meet the views of a number of friends who may not be in time for an earlier tea. Dancing will commence at half-past nine o'clock. BAPTIST CHURCH PICNIC. - The friends attending at Welk'sley-street Bantist church have arranged an excursion to Motutapu. and will start by the s.s. Argrle on Monday-morning at a quarter past nine o'clock. We notice that tickets for this pleasant excur sion may be had of Mr Shalders, or of any of the school teachers. We learn that everything will be provided for tho comfort of excursionists. ST. PAUL'S. The children of St Paul's Sunday-school will pass the holiday in tho Domain, under the care of the minister, teachers, and friends. Tho procession will start from St Paul's church a*., noon, or a little before. The children will nr,\, lack creature-comforts on this occasion, as 'an abundance of provision will be provided.

NORTHERN WAIROA.

[FROM OUR OWN CORItKSrOXDKNT.]

(PER STAR CARRIER PIGEON).

ANOTHER DANGEROUS LUNATIC,

HELENS VILLE, this day. INTELLIGENCE has been received from Ma takohe that a dangerous lunatic threatened with a loaded gun two settlers at Paparoa. A special constable was sent for. The parties threatened would not lay an infor mation, and the man is still at large;, to the terror of the district. His wife left him a short time back', and lied to AucMand in consequence of his brutal treatment. The Matakohe sports, in aid of the Public Hall, are to be held on the 29th February.

THEATRE ROYAL.

The representation of WaUack's comedy of "All in the wrong," at the Theatre Royal, last, evening, was not so numerously attended as on. the previous evening. The comedy, however was deserving of a larger audience, but th c patronage was not sufficient to warrant its reproduction. Miss Rena, as ''Flora Myrtle' and Mr. Maeder, as " Wyndbam It is." did ■ their best in the interest of the house, and rrui/ l c the most of their studies. Miss Maggie Kruc" tl t suc ceeded favourably as " Bridget Tooligor,, " con sidering difficulties of dialect, wh' lC ii she managed very wnlL Mr. C. Searle, 3/ r Thorn ton, Mr. Holloway. and the other lights of the local stage, reflected favourably, !ir,d aided in the success of this rive-act comedy The new sensational drama of "linn to Earth" is an nounced for this evening, with nev /scenery and effects.

CABLEGRAMS.

BRITISH COLONIAL POLICY.

LONDON, January 25th. The Agent-General for Hew South Wales read a paper yesterday bCiore the Colonial Institute on the fallacies of separation of the British colonies. Mr. Denistoim Wood, Mr. Samuel Davonport, Mr. Hayn dam, Sir J. Vogel, Mr. Westgarth, and Hon. J. L. Montpfiore; spoke on the question. The discussion, stands adjourned. Towards the ChristclmrchDrainage Loan £100,000 have been, subscribed at an average of 101.

AUSTRALIAN. SYDNEY, January :26th. TELEGRAPH CONFERENCE. The Telegraph Conference met to-day. The business was only formal. The Premier of New South "WaJiesa gives the representatives a marine pi.ciiic to morrow.

THREE HAYSTACKS BURNED.

ABOUT one o'clock yesterday three licks, the property of Mr Vuglar, of Otadnihu, and situate at a short distance ontsiu'.e the village, were seen to be on. fire. A labourer named Smith; who was working near the spot endeavoured to extinguish: the flames, and in the effort severely scorched his hands. The fire spread rapidly, des troying the three stacks^ which, were com posed of oats, hay, and wheat respectively.

THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 1877,



29th Jaauayy,



S^We omitted yesterday to call attention io the detailed and explicit statement of Harbour Board accounts in our advertising columns. A reference to it will shew tie extent and cost of the important works undertaken by the Board during the year, the revenue and expenditure, and other im portant information on harbour matters. The clearness of the accounts as submitted to the Provincial Auditor by Mr Brigluun, Secretary of the Board, was specially re ferred to and commended by Mr Maclean.



Hollow ay AND Garlick thank the public for their very liberal patronage in the past, and beg to intimate they are in a. better position than ever to supply the wants of their customers. Their large ship ments from England, just unpacked, enables them to offer for sale many goods qu Lte new to this market. Amongst them are fancy coloured linen damasks, new brocatell cords, wide floorcloths, for rooms, '2s. lid. per yavd ; for passages, from Is. lid. ; oilclotlis tor stairs, &c., from 9d. ; felt carpets, from Is. v^d. Eight patterns in Linoleum, patent Cork Carpet, unsurpassed for dura bility and comfort. English and colonial made general household furniture, the latter manufactured under the superintendence of It. Cranwell, on the premises, whose long experience is a guarantee for good work manship. Greatest variety of Carpets in the colony. Tapestry, from 2s. lid. per yard. In addition to all kinds of furnishing goods, there is a large assortment of Drapery, Millinery, men's and boys' Cloth ing, at Holloway and Garlick's City Hull ' Arcad e.— [AdvtJ



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ADMISSION TO ELLERSLIE 1 GARDENS ON MONDAY ONE SHILLING. Baxd in Attendance. TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY: SIXPENCE. Horsemen, Two and Sixpence. Carriages, Free. SPORTS AND GAMES EACH DAY. S3T See Advertisement.



n ""EVANGELISTIC SERVICE. ]. Mr Douglas Russell (of Edinburgh), will ;1 Preach the Gospel in the Theatre Royal To s morrow Evening, at 8 o'clock. Doors open at s half-past 7. No Collections. Sankey's Hymns 2 will be used. IyEWTON KlßK.—Divine Service at , JJN the usual hours to-morrow. Subjects:— Morning: "Christ's Third Temptation: Wordly ' Ambition." Evening: "Beauty Material, In tellectual, and Moral." WESLEY AN CHURCH, Pitt-street. SUNDAY SERVICES, Jan. 28.—Mr. S. Lawry will preach in the morning, at 11; and ' Rev. J. Watkins in the evening1, at (>.30. , T&7ESLEYAN CHURCH, Union-street. ! v v The Sabbath Services will bo conducted as usual in the Morning, at 11 o'clock ; Even ! ing, at 0.30, by Mr. Bycr'oft. W" ESLEYAN CHURCH:, Ponsonby.— Sunday Services, in Mr. Addey's School ; room —Morning-, at 11, by Mr Wykes ; Evening, TJK7ESLEYAN" 'CHURCH. North Shore, ? f Disvonporv Hall. — Morning, at 11, Roy W. J ■ Williatr lS ; Evening, G. 30, Mr Wykes. XT NIT E D METH OD IST FREE J CHLJRCJrr , junction of Pitt and Vincent slTcets.— Divine Service every Lord's Day.— Morning, at 11; Evening, at 6.30. PRIMITIV E METHODIST CHUKCH, Edward' as-street. — Sabbath Services :— Morning, at 1" i, by Uev. W. Harris ; Evening, at 6.30, by Rev .w. Tin.slcy. Subject : " The Mission of lj oa'c." P" RIMIT -IVEi METHODIST CHURCH, Fran' Klyn Road. — Sabbath Services :— Morning-, a t 11, Rev. W. Tinsley ; Evening, at 6.30, Roy. \V. Harris. CIIRIf STIANS MEETING HOUSE, Ho'oson and Cook-streets.—Mr Edward Jpwis, .fS vangelist, will preach(D.V.) To-morrow Sunday ) Evening, at G. 30 p.m. Subject: " God our b aVaer. and our Friend." All arc earnestly mvitGst. No Collection. :'%^§^?:^ gOAED OF EDUCATION WANTED, a Teacher for the llangiriri School. —Apply to the Undersigned befort Kcbuary 11. J. GERRAND, Chairman _Rangirir.i School Committee.



BO AX D O F EDU CA T lON. WAiTrED, a Certificated Teacher for the Kaurihohovi School.- -Applications 1o bo sent to the, undersigned not, later than February 28. Information from the undersigned, or at the oilice ot: the Board, Wyhdhant-strcet, Auckland. .]. WALTER KJSftR, Chairmrn Kaurlhohori .School Committee. "^/6^7"^-^ TKI3, Buyers for Fore-Quarters v v .Mutton, at 2d ; Legs Mutton, :>d ; Loins. 3d ; Corned Beef, ad ; Sausaye, Id ; Chops, Id ; Koast Beef, Id. od, and. (id every Saturday night Cash only.—Hulinc, [Butcher, Queen-street. "^JSTANTED. tlio public to know that V v JoirN Tjkvv, <iti oxpqricnced Tailor, ac customed to clean and repair equal to new, on the shortest notice and at (he lowest terms, has lately arrived l>oni London, and his address is li:|, Victoria-street (three doors from Chapel-st.) W" ANTED" 1\) LET, an eight-room House, Ms; and a 12-room House, £1 j)er v.-eeic, near Queen-street.— Apply Cheap Furni ture Mart, viefcoria-stroofc lQa.sc and corner of High-street;. WANTED, a man to attend to a, Buggy, aud .make himself generally useful about a gentleman's place. Must be a good milker. Liberal wages to one thoroughly efficient.— Apply to "X.Y.," 'Herald' ollice. WANTED, a good General .Servant ; If>s ■ jper "week, with comfortable btd, largo private room, mid a first-jlass table; cleanliness and sobriety expected.—A Dorn wcll. W "ANTED, a Youth with some know~ lcdgc of Cabinet Making, Upholstering, or French Polishing.—Apply Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria-street iOaut, near Greyhound Hotel. WANTED, a woman Cook, House maid; also, a Boy accustomed to hotel work.—Apply at Occidental Hotel. WANTED, Hotel Female Servant (Upper Thames), wages 15s j City Hotel Waiteress, JJoy able to milk and drive, Bullock Driver, Nurse Girls, and Female Servants.—Hannaford's Registry, Queen-street. r^^Z WANTED, to Let, I]-stall Stable ; newly litted up; back of Greyhound Hotel.—Apply to W. L. Koth, Cheap Fur niture Warehouse, corner of Victoria-street East and High-street. AMUjNlSTii'ltiiJiiijCiaiylitab Ilia Matw» works, weighing 35 pounds, can bs seen at too shop of a. DOIIN YVJ-JLL. "!5 / &7"ANTED, a good General Servant.— ▼ V Apply to Mi- Wilson, baiter, Kybcr Pass. by a respectable young v V person, a situation as Nursery Gover ness; is willing to make herseli! generally uaelul.—Apply M.E. Stak office. £££ WANTED," to borrow £120 for two or three years; security good.—State terms etc., to Z, this office. ""SXTANTED, two respectable men as ' 7 f Hoarders in a private family; pleasantly situated ; separate bedrooms; terms moderate. —For address apply SiAK office. WANTED, two "General Servants ; must have good recommendations.— ; Apply Army and Navy Hotel. • rTED, a first-class Engine Smith. ? ? —Apply Hawkes wood, Ho'bson-street. ANTED to PURCHASE, Volunteer Land Scrip.—Apply to W. H. Hazard, gunmaker, Queen-street, Auckland. WANTED, General Servant for the North Shore.—Apply American Photo ' graphic Company, 'J. 22, Queen-street. W ANTED j 'a"smarFßoy.— Apply at St. Mungo Cafe, Queen-street. WANTED, a General Servant; reference required.—Apply Mrs C. Davies, Har tfinge-stroet, Freeman s Bay. ORKING MEN, Build or Buy your own Houses!—repaying the Borrowed Money by easy Weekly Payments, instead of rent- —For the means, apply to C. Williamson, 3, Vulc an Lane. __^ J~ AMES REGAN,—Please call at 15, Grey-street, for an answer to your letter addressed "Dairy," Stak office. WANTED, a situation as Barmaid by a respectable person; country not ob : jected to, or to go South.--E. Henry's Registry, Siiortlaud-street. WANTED, by a respectable young man speaking and writing Frenc'n fluently, a Situation. Has been used to the tailoring and woollen drapery—Apply " X.V.5.," office of this . paper. WANTED KNOWN, that we are selling Iron Bedsteads (double) from 38s; ' Cane-seat Chairs, irom 40s the halt-dozen ; and • that we have one of the Largest Stocks of Fur • niture in the Province.—T. Ec H. COOKE, 67, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand. \/U^Vl-^Tr^A f°ur respectable Boarders, £ V T at the Ked Lion Hotel, Freeman's Bay. t —Healthy situation. Terms moderate. WANTED, the All-England Eleven and 500 People to welcome them, at the • Temperance Hall on Saturday Evening, at 8 p.ni ' A Good Programme. Stump Oration "Women's i Rights." All for 3d. WANTED, a strong Lad as an Ap prentice.—lt, Smith, Carpenter and 1 Builder, Upper Symonds-atreet.



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WANTED, a stout Lad accustomed to Gardening; reference required—Apply at this office. ■ . ; , W~~ ANTED to SELL, some Black smith's Tools, about 3cwt—Apply to J.IL. this office. WANTED, a General Servant Avhere the washing is given out. —Apply Mrs. G. Lewis, Jermyn-streei. ANTED to PURCHASE, any Mili tary or Large-scaled Map of Russia, Turkey, or South-Eastern Europe.—Apply at this office. WANTED, a Purchaser for a first-class Hotel, in the 'Waikato ; steady business. Owner leaving for benefit of health.—T. V. Fitzpatrick, Commission Agent, Ngaruawahia, Waikato. _ WA NYE~D~"K"N~OIV"N, that W. JAMIESON, Jun., has secured those commodious premises (corner of High and Victoria-streets) formerly in occupatiou of Mr J. Stewart, where he will be enabled to supply his friends and patrons with the Best Coal and Firewood at the lowest prices. W. J. appeals to his friends to support him in his new under taking, as ill health has 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. W" ANTED KNOWN.—2O-keyed organ concertinas, Cs; men's bluchers, is and ss; children's leather boots. Is and Is Cd; china egg cups, 3d ; tobacco, Id; lollies and toffy, lOd ; children's white or gold necklets (one row id, two rows Bd, three row's 1b); children's prunella boots, la 3d. Is fid, and Is 9d; infants' leather boots. Is ; children's whips, 3d ; skipping ropes, 2d; draughts boards, with men, Is; children's hose, 3d; women's hose, Gd; men's socks, Gd ; liquorice, Id per stick; shelled nuts. Is; eye glasses, Id; glass tumblers, 3d; girls' hate, oil; house boots, size three, is Gd ; ladies' kid boots, ;3.s and 7.:; (3d1; purses, 2d and 3d; men's elastic shoes, 5s (id; real good tea, 2s; sardines, fid; Epsom salts, Gd per dozen; glass candlesticks, lOd ; large wax dolls, 2d ; light boots, for bulls, &c. is Gd; piano music, Gd: raisins, -lid; large mugs, id; large vases, Gd. !)d, and Is.—W. H. DAMPIER, General Dealer, Wyndham-street (corner of Chapel-street). WANTED Known, Gentlemen s 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, Welleisley strect East, Auckland. Communications by post promptly attended WANTED KNOWN, that tho 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 OMfrinal luvfiivtor of the Sewing Machine (Elias Howe, jun.), have never yet been equalled either in principle or excellence of manufacture. Re pairs to all machines properly done. Steam Ganges repaired, tested, and. adjusted. WANTED KNOWN —I "have Jiist Opened 2 cases Printed Mole Trousers, which I shall sell at 7/6. The goods cannot, bo equalled by any otlier house in town for less' than 10/(S.—SAMUEL COOMBES, City Clothing Mart. !)2. Queen -street. WANTED, a Partner, with small capital, to dcvelope a good paying busi ness.—Address " 1).," office of this paper. WANTED, two Improvers ; also, an Apprentice to the dress, mantle, and latait-makang.—Apply three doors below Turkish Baths. A LL-EN G L AND ELEV E N." The only place of Admission to Cricket Ground, except for foot people, is at the gate opposite; Harp of Erin. Foot People admitted at Gate opposite Bowman's house. *s&Sfe^ "ClOlt GTHHOIiNE, NAPIEIt. 'rf^-s^jP AND WELLINGTON. Tho B.S. I



STAR OF THE SOUTH Will leave for tho above ports on WEDNES DAY, January :iJ, at :', o'clock p.m., carrying cargo to all ports. W. LODDEtt, Manager. LrX(i and COD-TliSH.—Jiwt Arrived, ex Loch Urr, a Prime Lot of the above, in fine condition. F. E. COMPTON. Queen-street Wnarf. jP<iIICKET£RS to the Front!— Roll up \j for I'raotice.—Allen's Bowling Saloon, op posito Tliißtlo Hotel. MR. BRIE RLE Y'S 'B US will nm on SUNDAYS as follows :- Leave Onchunga: Leave Auckland: t At a.p.iii. At (i p.m. mi) I . XT, a Farm at Papatoitoi, con- Ji. taining .500 acres; 350 acro3 in grass, remainder tern and swamp; well fenced and watered, sub-divided into convenient paddocks. -Apply to Hunter and Nolan. Durham-street. nnO LET, a six-roomed House.—Apply to JL 3Vli'. Bamea, Karangahape Uoad, Newtcn. rJTIO LET, ThmHO, Shop, and Garden, in _DL Gundry-atreet, Newton. rSIO LET, an eight-roomed House, new J3. and well-finished, next late John William son's, Esq., Great North Road.—Apply Wm. Blood, on premises. TO LEASE,'in the country (North), Hotel nnd Store.—Apply to Adam Lay bourn, Fort-street. rgl O LET, on the Ist of February, a JL House in Scafield View.—Apply at lion net t's DraperyJVYarehouse, Quccu-atrect. J^t LET, a seven-i-oomed \'ill;i >M%t -X- 1 Residence, at Mount St. John's, Epsom.—Apply to John Hancock, United Service Hotel, Queen-street, Auckland. I^TORTH SHORE.—To-dLet, an eight-' JLn roomed House: also, four-roomed Cottages. —R. and It. Duder, Devonport Store. TO LET, that commodious Shop with gas fittings and fixtures complete, Albert Hotel Buildings. —Apply J. Stewart, Albert Hotel, Queen-street. mO LETror" for SALE, that good sub _2_ 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 be taken at a valuation. Good reasons given for the proprietor relinquishing the business.—Apply at this office, or to G. Mor rison on the premises. nnO LET, in Victoria-street, cheap, a JL four and three-roomed Cottage.—Apply at Foley's, Grocer. QHOP and Dwelling to Let, now in the kJ occupation of the Misses Heldt, Queen street.—l. Philips. TT'OR SALE, cheap, two.Water Butts, _L 120 and 70 gallons; sound. —Apply W. Ritchie, baker, Eden Crescent. ijjNOK SALE, ;i rare opportunity, a nice JJ little HOMESTEAD, wiih milk-run at tached, about one mile from Queen - street; terms liberal.—For particulars, apply J. Davies, commission agent, Karangahape Roa<l. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, three good Allotments, foot of Oxford-street, Newton, 10 x6O teet each. Price, £18 the lot.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street.



■El O R PRIVATE SALE, 1000 CROSS-BRED EWES, on the run of Jos. Harcreaves, Esq. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FOII IMMEDIATE SALE, at Morning sidc, Lot 3. Section 3, corner of Great North Road, and Argyle-street, partly fenced. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Land Agents, Fort-street. f^OR SALE, the fast sailing Yacht ' Ripple,' £ tons, with full inventory. SAMUEL COC'HKANE & SON. FARM at Pukekohe for Sale; 180 acres first-class land, situate midway between ' i'ukekohe and the Railway Station; 100 acres in '■ grass, ,-md nearly all fenced, with House and out-buildings thereon. -Samuel Cochrano and Hun, Land and Estate Agents. XT'OR SALE, in Vincent-street, a Largo .1L1 Building Allotment, 66 feet by 300 feet.— . Samuel Cochraue *tnd Son, Laud Ajjents. Jrort- Sf.ri-ft If OST, this afternoon, near Messrs. jo_J Porter's Store in Queen-street, a Purae, containing from £1 to &i.— -The Under will ba wed rewarded, on returning purse and contents to this on'iee. LOST, last evening, in Grafton Roatlj Princes-street, or Eden Crescent, an Kn amelled Pendant of an Ea-rring.—Finder will be rewarded on leaving same at this office. jpMjj REWARD.— Strayed from Pon ptgtfJL- sonby, a Bay JVlare. black points, branded very indistinctly on near shoulder WG. Above reward will be paid for information leading to her recovery by T. Cargo, at S. Coombes, Queen-street, or Farm, Tamaki,



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', m H E A T It E ROYAL. Manager R. J. De Lias. Scenic Artiste .. .. 11. N". TaoiofTOX. ' LAST NIGHTS OF j JL O ]~~ oo~oo~^oo Jo || MISS REN A! || " () AND () \ ]| MR. FRED. MAEDER! JJ i TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! • First and only Night of tho Great Drama from Miss E. M. Braddon's Novel, entitled, RUN TO EARTH ! Adapted by Mr. Augustus Daly, author of " Under the Gaslight," &c. Jexny Nelson \ Tvrrq^ Tt^MA ; Lady Eveksleigii ) " " MI«S RENA. Victor Caudingtox .. Mr. Fred. Maeder monday (regatta night), Grand Holiday Entertainment 7 ■ Under the Patronage of the Regatta Club. First Production of the Realistic and Powerful Sensation Drama of m ACROSS THE CONTINENT ! ! -Gto Box Plan at Upton & Co.'s. HPEMPEKANCE VARIETY TROUPE. g . YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION ROOMS, Saturday, 27th January, 1577. REMARKABLE AND GLORIOUS SUCCESS. Monster Programme :—Overture ((Piano forte), Mrs. Hertz; Comic song, "Don't try it on," Mr. Smart: Song, "Sing me an I Ingiisb. sonar," Miss MclOvoy ; Comic song. " V/illiara Timothy Hags," Mr. Cooper: Double so! ig and dance, "I really shall expire," Mettam Bj -others; Comic son;.:, " Abyssinian Gold." Mr. Sceats; Song. "Tcrkly O'Neal," Lady nmatour; Conic song, "I want to go home to my in a." Mr. Plowman ; Comic song, " I hardly thini let will," Miss MeEvoy; Comic song, "The Big Show man," Mr. Smart; Song, "The. Whiijo Squall," Mr. Sceats; Comic song, "County Cy,rv:ier,"' Mr. Cooper ; Song, " Beautiful Leaves," Mr Plowman. Doors open at 7.30. Commence at S sharp. Admission:—Threepence. W. 11. SCEATS,. Manager. rgIEMPERANCE VARIETY TROUPE. NEWMARKET HAIL. /pItAND rfMONCICRT AND OUADRILJ M "OARTT J_ ON MONDAY, JANUARY 29. SPLENDID PROGRAMME!. New Comic Songs, Etc. Admission :—Front Scats and Dance, 2s; Back Seats, Is. Doors open at 7.30; to com me nee at 8 o'clock. W. 11. SCEA.TS, Manager. TQILLERSLIE GARDE NS. MONDAY, JANUARY 29. SPORTS will take place at the above popular resoit,'on the above date, consist ing of— Mir/.-. Race 150 STards Hack . Bo vs' 1 Lack M AUOEN Race Gymnastic Competition TiVIuSIC, DANCING I Sack Racks Hunting the Pict CMMDIXO THE GIUSASY POKE Gymnastics ACXtO 1 iATi C FE ATS. AMUHE MEX T S J< 0 R A L 1,.. i Special Trains. SPORTS at 11 a.m. sharp. ADMISSION: —ONE SHILLING. > ' JAMES A. BROWN, I Secretary. 1 T 0. 0. F., M. U., A. D. LOYAL FOUNTAIN OF FRIENDSHIP LODGE, No. 3920. A.:f.A A PICNIC, J\ (£$J& fIN COMMEMORATION OF THE !v'r"rC4 sA Annivbbsaky ok the auovjs $M^swk Lodge. i^tffi^/j'i^b WiH take place at 4 ' C ■•■ I ,\ s~'M|mOTUIIII on 20th JANUARY k.A- i 'f (Regatta Day). Members of other Lodges, and the public, are invited. The steamer 'Enterprise No. 2' will leave the Wharf at 8 and 11 a.m. sharp. Members of the Order are requested to assem ble at tho Lodge-room, Lome-street Hall, at 10.30 a.m. sharp, to form in Procession and March to the Wharf, in Regalia. The splendid Band of the Artillery Company will be m attendance. Refreshments provided. Tickets : Family, 10s.; Double, 7a. Gd.; Single (Gentlemen), 55.; Single (Ladies), 2s. 6d. Tickets may be had from the following mem. bers of the Committee: — C. Wright, P.G. Bro. R. Coombes, E. Heighway. P,G. Bro. 11. Dean C. Overtoil, N.G. Bro. J. Bates A. Aley, V.G-. Bro. \V. B. Msldrum J. Allen, N.G. E. HEIGELWAY, Seoret/ir I" a a F7, m. \T, a. d. JJ A SOCIAL GATHERING of Members of the Loyal Good Inter, t Lodge, will take place iv the Cook-street HoLL on MONDAY next, 29th lnst. Members of other Lodges arc invited. Dancing to commence at half-nast eight. Double Tickets, 7s Gd. H. J. SMITH, Secretary. The N.G. desires those members who intend participating in the PICNIC of the Fountain of Friendship Lodge to assemble at the Lodjje room, Cook-street, on MONDAY MORNING, the 2Uth instant, at 10 o'clock, in full regalia. ***-**■ v T °-°-R ' M- U-» -A-.-D. T^M&M fLOYAL GOOD INTENT S^^M^l LODGE, No. 1369. Oddfellows' Hall, Cook-street. >K.^i;>fthfi-§w Notice is hereby given that i#^alw|fflr the usual FORTNIGHTLY *xausi£&sßmmßk MEETING of the members of this Lodge is POSTPONED from. MONDAY, 29th January, to FRIDAY, 2nd February, at BP- U1- H. J. SMITH, Financial Secretary. January 27,1577. POLITICAL J ECTURE. JJ At the request of Ro.tepayers of Mount Albert District, &c, Dr. WALLIS will give a LECT UliE on 68? GENERAL A^DLOCxvL POLITICS.'^ ; in the Morningsidc School-room, on T UESDAY, 30th January, at half-past 7 p.m. The Questions to bo discussed: (1) Insular Separation ; (2) The Hangixtg-up of the Counties | Act; (3) The Greed o!: Public Men, and their Want of Moral Principle. TNDEPENDENT ORDER OF FREE JL TEMPLARS. The Members of the Sick and General Benefit Society of the above Order, will hold their ANNUAL SOIREE and HALL in the Lome Btreet Hall, on MOKDa V, 29th January, 1877. Doers open at 7.3 U. Chair to be taken at 8 o'clock p.m. Dancing to commence at half-past 9 o'clock sharp. Tickets, to include Soiree, Tea, and Dance, 2a. Cd. each. Tea on the Table from 9 to half-past 10 o'clock. I. N. HUNT, Secretary.



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A N N IVE RSA R V SPORTS. FERRY HOTEL. STOKES'S POINT. The following are the SPORTS set down to conic on next MONDAY, to consist of.— Foot. Racing Climbing the Greasy Pole, for a Silver v atcli Wheelbarrow Race Jumping in Sacks and Quoit Matches To conclude with a Donkey Kace. jockyed by Men-of-war's Men. Mr Simpson will act as Starter, and award the prizes to the successful competitors. En trance fee, 2s (!d. A plentiful supply of Swings and other Games as usual. First Race to take place at 12.30 p.m. Boats will leave every hour from the Queen street Wharf. mi-IE CITY COUNCIL OFFICES will JL be CLOSFD on MONDAY, 20th instant (Anniversary Day), and on Tuesday, after 12 o'clock noon. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, Jan. 26, 1577. mENDERS FOR FORMATION, &C., A. OF ANGLESEA-STREET. Town Clerk's Office, Jan. 20,1877. The City Council will receive Tenders until 2.:W p.m. of THURSDAY, February 1, for the Formation of Anglcsea-street, in accordance with plans, speculations, and conditions, to be viewed at the Office of the City Surveyor, Queim-fitrcet. The Council do not bind them selves to accept any tender. Tenders to be en dorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. V. J^tf^fe B- I TT N F A N T I C I D E. £50 ~lr WAIID- Whereas on the 20th ultimo tho body of a newly-born EUROPEAN FEMALE CHILD was found on the beach at Oraki. washed up by the tide, and enclosed in an old piece of calico and a common Maori kit; and whereas, at an adjourned inquest held on Iho 6th instant, to inquire into the cause of: death, a verdict of TV [LFUL MURDER was returned against some person or persons unknown. Notice is hereby given that, a REWARD of FIFTY POUNDS will be paid by the Government for such infor mation as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the offender or offenders. T. BROHAM, Inspector Armed Constabulary. Constabulary Ofiic , Auckland, 27th January, 1577. IN BANKRUPTCY. In tho matter of "The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876;" and in the matter of the Deed of Assignment of William Townsiiend and FRANCIS Towns men n. Notice is hereby .craven that by an oi-rtor of tho Supreme Court, sitting in Bankruptcy, made this 21th day of January instant, the said Deed of Assignment was declared completely ex ecuted. Dated this 21th day of January, 1877. RUSSELL & DEVORE, Solicitors for the Trustees. Public: Works office, (Colonial Architect's Branch), "Wellington, January 12th 1877. TENDERS are invited for the Erection of Government Offices at Blenheim. General conditions, specifications, and draw ings may be seen at the olliccs of the Colonial Architect. Wellington : and at tho Public Works Offices. Auckland, Nelson, Blenheim, Chrishclnireh and Duncdin. Tenders addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, and marked outside " Tender for General Goverfment Offices, Blenheim," will be received at the oiilce of the undersigned us to noon of Monday, the 12th day of February, 1577. Telegraphic Tenders will be received provided the original Tender and deposit arc lodged with the nearest District Engineer at the time above speciticd. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. W. H. CLAYTON, Colonial Architect. i E-*- AIPARA - PUNUI RAILWAY. L ADDITIONS TO AUCKLAND REPAIRING SHOPS. Tenders Till be received at this office up to noon of fc'ATURDAY, the 27th January, for Additions t ? the Auckland Repairing Shops. Plans, spe lifications, and general conditions can be seen at this office. Tho lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. JAMES STEWART, District Engineer. Public Works Office?,- Auckland, January 13,1877. TZ" AIP A R A-P UN' UI RAILWAY. ALTERATIONS TO PENROSE STATION. Tenders will be received at this cilice till noon on Wednesday, 31st January, for alterations to Penrose Station. Plans, specifications, and general conditions can be seen at this oilice. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. JAMES STEWART, t> i,-- -r^ i District Engineer. Pub jc Works offi cc, uoklancL, January 15,1877* A General Government Offices, Auckland, January 26, 1877. mENDERS will be received at this office 1 until WEI) VESDAY, the 31st instant, at noon, for LEASE of YARDS and PENS at Newmarket. kdWaB tj L- GREEN, For General Government Agent, 1> EMUERA DISTRICT BOARD. Tenders ara required i cor Carting Scoria Ash. Specifications may be ssen at my oiiice, Short land-Pfreet, until FRIDAY, 2nd February when the tenders are to be J^|d^2^. Chairman. m~ () B TJ I L D'E'K S. Tenders for the Erection of a School at New ton, for the Board of Education, will be received by the undersigned, at his office, Shortland street, until 4 o'clock p.m. on Thursday, the Ist February. , Plans and specifications may be- seen on application. JAMEg WRIGL]?Y> Architect. TO BUILDERS AND PAINTERS.— Tenders will be received up to noon of the 31st instant for the exaction, painting, &c., of a Cottage at Newton.—Plans, &c, at MrDavies', house and land agent, isjira.ngahape Road.—The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. TW\ 0 B U I L D E R S. Tenders will be received up to noon on Tues ' day, the 30th instant, lor Additions and Altera tions to Naval Hotel. Plans, &c, atciy o/fico, Queen-street. EDWARD IMAHONEY, I Architect. HHENDERS will be received up to noon JL on SATURDAY, Ith February, for Erec tion of COTTAGE in Alma-place.—Plans. &c, to be seen at Mr West's, Almn. Store. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. m O BUILDERS. JL Tenders will be received up to noon on Satur day, 3rd Feburary, for the Erection of Masonic Hall at Onehunga. Also, TO PAINTERS. Separate Tenders will be received for painting and Decoration of same. Plans, &c, at my office, Albert-street, near Market, EDWARD BARTLEY,



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_£$»> REWARD.—Lost, ou the Brewery r^Wi^y Road. Mount, Eden, between Mr Owen's and Mr Firths Kates, a GOT.D WATCH. —The above reward will bo paid to anyone bringing the watch to this office. ("CAUTION.— The public are cautioned J against dealing with a Promissory Note, drawn by Thomas Holmes in favour ot" Alex. Whyto for £100, the same being lost. AGS ! BAGS !—Wanted to Sell, Potato and Chair Bags at id each.— Crowthcr's Stables. - PONSONBY ROAD, AUCKLAND. S, J. LAMBERT, Professor, and Teacher of the Piano and Harmonium, will resume his duties on Wednesday, 21th January. Lessons in Singing and Harmony arranged for according to time. ERCIIA NT S, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirements. Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in all by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evening Stak oilice, Wyndham-strcet. WELL-EDUCATED PERSON desires a situation where she would make her self generally useful, and instruct the children. Is also a good needle-woman. Would undertake daily tuition.—Apply <o Mrs Meekhan, Parnell Store. mHE Officers of the INSURANCE COM- J PAN IKS will be CLOSED on MONDAY, Tanuary 29, and from Noon on TUESDAY, yoth instant. HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Hon. Sec. A UCKLAND ANNUAL'IiEUATTA. J^_ ADMISSION TO FLAGSHIP. Tickets for admission to Flagship (ss. each) ; can be obtained at Oliiee cm Wharf. The steamer TRANSIT will leave the Whart at. intervals during Regatta Day. conveying Ticket-holders on board the Flagship kkkis otf CHARGE. TIIOS. HENDERSON, .Tpy., Hon. Sec. CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PARNELL. \ (Affiliated to the New Zealand University). QUARTER DAYS: January 25, April 12, July 5, September 27. Head Master : Jas. Adams, B. A., Member of Convocation of the London University. Classical Master : Rev. Joseph Bates. EXGj.tsii Masteu: Mr. J. P. Gradwoll, Lon don University. Drawing Master : Mr. Kenneth Watkins. Botanical Master : T. F. Checseman, F.L.S. The next Quarter begins on WEDNESDAY, January 31. For terms and Prospectus, apply to the Head Master. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are Gth February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. FARQUIIAR MACRAE, Head Master. STAMFORD HOUSE, Upper SymondE strcet.—Mrs J. R. Nicholson's pupiis will re-assemble on January 30th. mHE RETREAT, PARNELL.— Miss JL Robertshaw's Pupils will re-assemble on Wednesday, 21th inst. NEHUNGA YOUNG LADIES School will Re-open on 22nd January. Vacancies for Boarders. MRS. MORRISON. HAVELOCK HOUSE, Synionds-street. Private Apartments ; also. Vacancies for Single Gentlemen. —Mrs. Morloy's, second house above Choral Hall. ISLAND ' ABANGES! XJr ISLAND ORANGES ! On sale by the undersigned. In lots to suit purchasers. L. W. E A T O N, No. 10, Queen-street. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5. VALUABLE HARBOUR ALLOT MENTS. M. JONES & CO. HAVE received instructions from the Auckland Harbour Board to sell by auc tion, at their offices, Fort-street, on Monday, sth. February, at 12 noon, Lease of Allotments Nos. 59, CO, and 81, front ing Custom-house-street; and Allotments Nos. 50, 57, and 58, fronting Commerce street, having 82 years to run. The above to be sold at risk of lornier lessee. Also, Allotments Nos. 2, 3,1, 5, G, 7, 8, and 9, situated on west side of Breakwater, and fronting the Harbour. Terms of lease, &c, apply at ofiice of Harbour Board. TUESDAY, JANUARY 30. M. JONES & CO. WILL hold their usual Friday Sale at the Central Sale Rooms, PRODUCE. GROCERIES. FURNITURE, &c, &c, &c. TUESDAY, 11 O'CLOCK A.M. Ex S.S. Wellington. PLUMS, PEARS, APPLES, ORANGES, &0. R. A ETH U R WILL sell by auction at his Mart, , Queen-street, on Tuesday next, at 12 O'clock noon, Ex s.s. Wellington: AB—66 cases Apples 41 ~ Plums 8 „ Pears , A—27 „ Apples 70 „ -Sydney Fruit-Granges, Armies, 14 cases Whangarei Pears 16 sacks Fowls' Whear, 60 „ superior Potatoes Onions, Bacon, Beef, &c. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, NOON. AT ONEHUNGA, A COMFORTABLE~HOMEBTt< kt) TV CHOICEST PART OF THE t6WN oniir, TlA^r% HOUSEHOLD . FURNITURE, &c, TO BE :DJ^Y AUCTION* R ART HU R, X|AS been favoiired with iiWractioni if- 1; .to4 o]' b>* Auction, at t!»c t;<\-;; ( U- her vt the late Mrs Forbes, Onchuni-i c, v,. lwU iho Residence of the hue j>.r r> , ppMjp»vwifli the surrounding Land. Tho ],•>:,«,, , \ ."., a i"a rooms, there are convenient Out, h»v «'m 2i acre 3ot rich land, divided in • mil- Orchard, and Garden, well planted with d* and other Trees. This property is acTnUttod to be oneof the most beautiful sites in*Onehfina therefore further comment is unnecessary, Terms easy. • The Household Furniture con^"'fs nf p* O r,« Parlour, Dining-room, EM^Z^nnflSA Furniture and Scots', 2 !&"]£&£ fc&ff""



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