TELEGRAPHIC.

ALEXANDRA, this day. *, 4 NATIVE POLICE FALLS DEAD. a native policeman of Major Te Whcoro's dropped dead, after riding a race here on Saturday. ROBBERY FROM A STORE. Two natives, charged with breaking into Mr Maunders' store, Kihi Kilii, and (steal ing money, pleaded guilty, and were sentenced to two mouths by Major Mair this morning. COROMANDEL, this day. MINING. The Kiipnnga obtained some very' good stono during I he month in tho cross cut. The < >ueo!i of beauty got 5£ ozs., from two tons of ritnlY. WHANGAPOUA. After the election of School Committee the result war, Harris (chairman,) Jack, Rogers, Burton, and Walton, Committee. MERCURY BAY. The Flirt left on Saturday for Dunedin. The Opotiki schooner is loading, and the Orpheus. PORT CHALMERS, this day. ARRIVAL OF AN IMMIGRANT SHIP. At the Heads the shipMarlborongh, from Clasgow, with immigrants, all well. The Albion Company's ship, Tiniaro, sails this afternoon with a cargo of wool, tallow, and g.old, value £154,010, and twenty-seven passengers including Detective Daltou and Wood, tho defaulting secretary of the Colney Hatch Gas Company.

DUNEDIN, this day. DEATH OF A LON< \ SENTENCE PRISONER. John Elcock, committed here for life from Auckland, in 1872, for arson, died suddenly in gaol on Saturday, from disease of the heart. ■"'TTAURANCA, this day. DEATH OF MR G. BLAKE. " The town this morning is filled with grief at tbe death of George Blake, sub officer of the Armed Constabulary, and son of Mr. William Farley Blake, of Auckland, who died immediately after leaving the Post OlHcCjgthrough the bursting of a blood vessel. Dr Pollen, after a successful visit here, returns this evening to Auckland.

[PEESS AGENCY.] WELLINTON, this day. ANNIVERSARY DAY. To-day being the anniversary of the province there is a general holiday. The weather is beautiful for sailing races, but it promises to be too rough for the rowing boatr-. REPORTED REMOVAL OF THE MAGAZINE. The Government are considering the question of removing the powdei magazine to i> more isolated position than at present. Both the Corporation and the Chamber of Commereehave been makingi-epresentations to the Government to remove the magazine beyond thesiiburbof the town. Lithe mean time all gunpowder will be removed only under the charge of the Armed Constab ulary. PORT CHALMERS, this day.R| ARRIVAL OF AN IMMIGRANT SHIR Arrived—The ship Murlborough, 84 days from Glasgow, with 2G9 immigrants, 15 cabin passengers, and 1200 tons cargo. All well on board. There were three deaths of infants during the voyage. Hailed—The Taupo and Ringarooma have sailed for Lyttclton find Wellington.

THE COUNTY OF EDEN.

To the Editor of the Evening Star. Sik,—ln the County of Eden the almost unani mous conviction still is that the County Act ought to be kept in obeyance as to its per missive clauses, and this conviction has been arrived at, in the first place, because these clauses initiate a system of the most oppressive taxation ever imposed iv any colony of Great Britain, and secondly, because the universal coniidence in the Superintendent of our late Province remains unabated. Sir George Grey knew tli at the County Act would work immense mischief to the colony, and, as a man apart from our self-seeking politicians, he nobly op posed its bcconiing law iv this much-betrayed colony, and, Avhen he could do nothing else, he and his party fought for and obtained that the oppressive clauses of the County Act should bo made permissive, that Is, that the people through their representatives should be empowered "to receive them or reject them, and this Latter by passing, a suitable resolution within the lirut three months of their term of office. The people have clcarb' expressed their views, and most of the County Concillors of Eden were elected on the understanding that they would, vote for the suspension of these ciausss. From your leader of last night it would appear that a majority of these men mean to be traitor* to the people. I hope this is not so ' I hope this both for their own sakes and for that of the inhabitants of the county to which they belong, It' they are honest men they will do what they promised; or if th»y have changed their views, they will resign, and Messrs Kiss ling, Wrigley, and Jackson, who with their con stituents are about to place themselves from under the County Act by the formation of their districts into boroughs, if they have any honor able feeling will not vote at all. If the County Council mean to betray the people, T would suggest that a vigilance committee should be formed, and that the conduct of each member should bo watched, and any traitorous act com mitted by any one of them should bo published and kept posted up in ooni unction with their promises, and the emolument.-; they may derive from the county system being put into full oper ation. Members of the County Council must not lay the flattering unction to their traitorous tendencies that because the Assembly has with impunity trampled upon Auckland, they can do so too. Most members of the Assembly live a-way from this province, and their sphere of action is Wellington; but members of the Eden County live and must act among us, and many eyes are upon them. and. they must act honestly or conic under public censure in v. manner that will be boh unpleasant and unprofitable.—l am, Sir, Yigilaxs.

THEATRE ROYAL.

Ox Saturday night the Theatre was rc-openod for a new season. Mv DeLias in the interval which his slanaod .sine; the last performance, had scouredsome new tal-.mt". in Miss Itena, the eminent Irisli character actress, and Mr F, G. Macdel 1, a dramatic author and actor of consider able reputation, and Saturday was chosen as the occasion on which they were to make their debut before on Auckland audience. There was ft capital house, and our new visitors had no occasion to complain of their reception, for the audience cheered vociferously throughout the piece. The name of this was was " Cash," an abbreviation of the Irish "Cushla," a term of endearment; 'he plot is of a highly sensational character, and the dialogue bears marks of much ability on the part of the writer, who, we under stand, is Mr Maeder. The incidents are many and startling, and eunh as are calculated to engage the attention very strongly. Our first impression of Missßcna is decidedly favourable. She is evidently well adapted for characters requiring strong emotional display, and has a knack of taking her audience with her. Mr Maeder is an intelligent actor, but wants some of Itena's vigour, the lady had to respond to two calls before the curtain. "Cush" will be played to-night for the last time, and to-morrow a new piece called " Alice" will be put upon the boards. ____^

CRICKET.

CAIILTON CLUB V. NORTH SHORE CLUB.

Tins return match was played in the Domain on SatufS'ay afternoon, raid resulted in a victory for the North Shore, after an interesting" contest. Carlton went in first find totalled 60-runs, of which Gleeson by. good play made U; Kent 11, Garland JO, and W. Dnfaur 8. The North Shore then took the bat and succeeded in compiling an innings of CB, mainly owing to the fine batting of E. Whitaker, and Rees, who contributed 20 and IS. M* Siirifiox who arrived from the North on Saturday morn ing played for ilia victorious side, but his Contribution was small. ,_] PRACTICE AT ELLEKSLIfc. . Tlms pUwors chomn to compete against &9 A.UKwgHtnd Town,' wore to have had ;i imsd twaatice at EJlersUo on featurtmy, hxi iija*;ufc)v turiiod otlt a Aasco, -A signal

of the disunion which has prevailed in the counsels of our leading cricketers on the subject of the English Cricket Match, ever since it was first proposed. While the practice Mas languishing for want of players, two of the Selection Committee, Messrs Itees and Yatcs, and two or three of the " selected," were engaged in a match in the Domain. If there had been any energy infused into the proceedings of the Committee the match referred to would have been postponed, and the whole strength of our players concentrated on the great match in preparation. As it was, not more than a dozen players shewed up, and of these only about hair are likely to play on the 29th. Art a consequence, the particulars of tlio practice nro not worth giving.

Messrs Hunter and Nolan's Sheep Fair.

Messrs Hunter axj) Nolan held a large ram, ewe, and lamb fair at fheir new yards, Newmarket, to-day. About 6",000 animals were penned. They were all of good quality, and in excellent condition. Luncheon was provided for those present by Mr Edward Perkins, of the Occidental Hotel, in his usual style. About 250 sat down to the tables, and partook heartily of the viands provided. The .sale did not commence until about 2 o'clock, when there could not have been less than 300 persons on the ground. We give the prices realised by the various lots up to the time of our going to press :

[Per Star Carrier Pigeon.]

2.30 p.m. Row .A. —46 longwool wether lambs, by Cotswold rams, 8s each—purchaser, Mr Rutherford ;38 Lincoln anil Leicester ewes, aged, bred by Messrs Russell and Dcnwood, 5s 6d each, Mr Lindsay ; 50 Leicester ewes, 2, 4, and (i-tooth, William Gillnrd, 12s 6d; 40 Leicester ewe lambs, "William Gillard, 12s ; 25 longwool owes, Mr Treble cot. 7s (id ; 00 longwool ewes, passed; 50 longwool mixed lambs, Mr Monk, 7s :50 Leicester ewes, passed ; 50 longwool ewes, Mr Gardiner, 7s ;GO long wool ewe.", passed. ltow 8.—40 longwool ewe and wether lambs, Mr Monk, (is 6"d ; 25 longwool wether lambs, Mr Welby, 7s 9d ; 25 longwool wether lambs, Mr McLeod, 7s 6d j 50 do., Mr McLcoil, 8s ; 50 Lincoln ewes, Mr McLeod, 12s ; 15 Lincoln ewe hoggets, Mr Bodle, 10s ; 30 longwool ewes, 2, 4, and (j tooth, Mr Gibbon, 7s ; 30 do., Mr Gardiner, 7s 3d ; 30 longwool owe and wether lambs, Mr Monk, 5.s 9d ; 30 longwool lambs, Mr Andrews, 4s 9d ; 30 longwool ewes, 2, 4, and (i tOoth, Mr Treblccock, (is (id. Bidding- Blow. 3.30 ]>.m. All the lots in rows D and E were sold, with three exceptions.

Row 1).—20 longwool ewes, 2-tooth, J~. Rutherford, 14s (id ; 25 longwool ewe lambs, Kelleher, 7s 6d ; ;34 longwool •vether lambs, Kelleher, 7s 6d; 40 mixed lambs, Treblc cock, 5s 6'd ; 50 longwool ewes, Lindsay, 5s 3d ; 30 longwools, Q.uinn, 10s 3d ; 44 long wool ewes, Hugh Macky, 14s 3d ; 20 Liver pool ewes, Hay, Gs 3d ; 21 longwool wether lambs, Welby, 5s 9d. Row F. —20 mixed, Bycrs lls ; 25 long wool ewe.-;, 2 and 4-tooth, Martin, 10s (>d ; 50 longwool e-.ves, 2 and 4-tooth, Martin, 10s.(id ;30 longwool owe lambs, Gladding, 7s 3d; 40 ewes, Mr Trcblecock, (is (id ;40 do., Lindsay, 4s 9d; 40 mixed lambs, Smith, 6s ; 40 do., Bell, 6s 9d.

ELLERSLIE SPORTS.

The entries for the handicap to be run at Ellerslio Gardens, closed on Saturday niglifc. Twelve were received for the 150 yards race, and elevfji for the mile. Most of the men arc well known performers, and some very close running may be expected. The entries for tho gymnastic competition will close on Saturday next. -The following are the entries: 130 yds. Handicap, 15..!. Ellis W. J. Grime?, A. Hotsdrr, S. Martin, K. MeGinloy, H. Whitesides, It. G/iult, G, Jennings, B. Ellis, D. Malone, J. McArthur, J.Phillips. CSV. Mri.l3. Jno. Hill, 11. Whisker, JO. Barley, E. Sewell. A. Daley, A. Kelly, Eugene Donovan, V,*. CuS sen, E. EiliSi W. S. Fagan, James Brown.

THAT DIRTY RINIGADE.

Ye haylhen gods and goddesses from high Olympus' brow, Assist me muse, och don't refuse, but listen to me now, Wid magic lire inspire mo lyre, and lind to me ycr aid, While I expose (me timpcr's rose) that dirty rinigade. Sure, in our brave Provincial ranks we placed him in the front, We thought him sharp—Awake, me harp and sing the power of blunt; The thraitor boukl has gone and sould hi.s con science. Why upbraid The haythin Turks, their dirty works can't match this rinigade \ At Geordie's back, wid Stout and Mac, we placed him in the van, I sod, "Mo boys, when there's a noise, fair Donald is the. man To use a stick, asthore avick, he'll nivcr be afraid;" I little thought he could be bought, that dirty rinigade. Whin boultl Sir George, from Kawau's gorge, charged madly in the light, In hour of need, we thought that iieid would still wid us be write; But whin wo'tliried to put aside the laws that Yogcl made, And to obsthruct, the varmint bucked, that dirty rinigade. And wli'.jii, be Jove, we nobly sthrove the coun thry's time to waste In useful gas. he helped to pass (the vile, un grateful baste) The Cintral Act, sure it's a fact, 'twas thus his cards he played; As I'm a poto, he turned his coat, that dirty rini gade And thin agin, as soon as whin we formed the bright iday To sind brave Mac and Geordie back across the roarin' say, Before the throne to cry ochono! our sacrid cause to plaid — This sarpent jeered, and laughed, and sneered, the dirty rinigade. Avinging gods, on Taieri's clods let all your anger fall, They've spoiled our gam", we'll have (oh shame) no ruction afther all, For it*s through thim supportin' him our party is bethrayed; May Crummell's curse, or somethin' worse, o'er take that rinigade. Paddy Muupiiy, in the " Saturday Advertiser." Lambton Quay, December 31,15<"(5.

THE LOCAL MEETINGS.— POLITICAL.

(To the Editor of the Star.) Sir,—The other day I noticed the. report in the papers of the very particular congress of road boards hailing from Graf ton, Newton, &c, noticeably excepting Parnell, and, especially, the "chat," as Thomas Ma; ifarlane desired the discussion thereat to be dubbed; — noticed it, and for once did road. I thought I discerned, I did infer, that every representative at said meeting was involved in very sincere perplexity, Avas, in one plain expressive word, befogged. Nevertheless they did well; for concerning - matters of importance, it is well to think, cau tiously to examine and investigate, and to discuss or debate. Will they now be so good as to drop the cant slang phrase "hung up"? I happen to believe, with, some representatives, that this particular innovation—this so-called Counties Act--was undemanded, was not in request, was unnecessary and uncalled f<\r; that the road boards were humbly, quietly, economi cally, and efficiently, notwithstanding somo few inevitable growls, doing the public work for the public good—doing it very well, and winning praise for patent, palpable, good results. But, i and now, whereabouts are we ? Well, sir, not to enlarge, theVo does secin to be a general wish to make the best of this present, puzzling im position—to educe good from the seeming ill, as John Milton would put it, Now, sir, I imagine tha whole thing may bo adroitly mpde to resolve itself iato an amalgamation ox the small weak Road Boards for tha formation of a county district; and secondly, to a junction o£ contiguous strong Boards for the constitution of a municipality or corporate borough. Possibly, this two-fold suggested effect is accordant with original-design f Ido not know. Anyhow it might, I think, be eheetually converted, or if ymiMe, developed into such a benefit, ' Ijuet now WiSa to say that wa aro encouraged by " the powers" to discuss the whole matter. Last Monday's early mail from Wellington Iwoyght me a courteous reply from tae Frerajgr, nor secretary^ to my -duress to him pn the' sublet the otber. top i». tfa Auckland

THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY. JANUARY 22, 1877.



graph of the reply as being relative and per tinent to the present notice.—l am, &c, W. E. Sadler.—Parnell, January 18.—" The Premier is glad to notice that the question is being earnestly discussed, and ho does not doubt that the result will be the adoption of the boundaries best calculated to ensure efficient local govern ment." P.S.—l9th. Since the above there have appeared in print some more earnest inquiries. Sir, I do think the representatives should now firmly and decisively plant down their foot. Well, now, it is understood, they must go into the county scheme*- first ; and then afterwards, if they choose, withdraw, for forma tion of a municipality. Is it not so? Really we must not allow ourselves to go so far as to bo quite disgusted with vagueness, emptiness, un certainly.—W.E.S. to Let, a 12 room House, £1 t v per week ; one 8 room, and one 5 room. —Apply Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria-streot I'Jast, corner of High-street. WANTED, a strong Lad accustomed to tho Butchering: no other noed apply to It. Reevos, Butcher. Hobson-atreot. KNOWN, Timber in long v lengths supplied at shortest notice.— Seasoned Docking on hand, usual sizes.— E. Gibbons, Onchunga. WANTED, a Bush Cook.—Apply to Waller & Garlick, Onehunga. WANTED, Hotels in Newton and Par nell; also in country- For Sale, Hotels in city. £300 and upwards wanted.—C. William son, 3, Vulcan Lane. WANTED, ~a7 Housemaid or good General Servant; middle-aged preferred. Apply at tho Masonic Hotel, North Shore. WANTED to "SELL (cheap), an eight horse power Engineand Cornish Uoilcr. —Apply Nicolls and Hall, cornerof Queen and jS.I \vn rdes-street. WA N TED, a strong! soy; one accus tomed to Sawmill preferred.—Apply to Thos. Thwaites, Sawmill, Breakwater Itoad. WANTED, a Nurse Girl. References required.—Apply to Mrs C. Marks, Hobson-stroet. ~V^7ANTKD, a General Servant.—Apply J V _ Park Hotel. _____ ' ' TITANTET), a good General Servant" tt with references.—Mrs Cruickshank, Grafton Road. WANTED, a stout Lad accustomed to Gardening ; reference required.—; Apply oilicc of this paper. ■ T&TANTED, a Wood Turning Lathe.— 7 7 Apply by letter, statingpricc and whore to be seen, " W.," at this oitice. WANTED, aTJeneraTSen-ant, must be able to cook and wash.—Apply to Mrs. Furncss, middle oi: Kybcr Puss Itoad. "TITANTED, a General Servant for the V ¥ North Shore. Must be a good cook and laundress.—Apply American Photographic Com pany. 222, Qiu-en-strcet. TAILORS.—Wanted a good hand ; also a first-class Tailoress.—(J. Darroll, Wynd ham-strect. "17E7 ANTED, a steady active Young Man ¥ V to take charge of a horse, and make himself useful in a Grocery Store.—Apply, giv ing references, to Box No. 93, Post OJliee. ~^£7""ANTED, two young Ladies as V t Apprentices, to learn Fancy Work. - Enquire at Miss Tcutenberg's, McArthur's Buildings, next door to John Smith's. WANTED, a Female General Servant, one who can wash. "-Mrs. John Vaile, Alton Itoad. . WANTED, a Servant, must understand dairy work and milking.—Apply at this oflicc. WANTED, a good General Servant.— Apply to Mr3. K. Gibbons, Onehunga. "TTSTANTED, il General Servant, must be JJ able to cook and wash.—Apply to Mrs. GilfiUan, Symouda-atecrt. W~ ANTED, a good Machinist. —Apply Parker's London Boot Factory, Wakc lickl-street. ■ "\7S7"ANTED, a good Country'Blacksinlfch. _J.\ Apply J. M'olntyre, Onehnnga. WAN TED to Let, in Grey-street, a comfortable Unfurnished JJoom ; rent moderate; washing and cooking done if re quired.—Apply at this oilicc. "\T£7~HY not spend Saturday evening in V y the Temperance I [all, and save tho Boer Money against n rainy day; they come even in Summer you sec.' A good programme. Admis sion, 3d. WANTED, £500 on Freehold city pro perty.—!!. Partiagton, House and Land Agent, Sticlibury'a JJuildingy. "TJITANTEb, a Purchaser for a iirst-clnss r V Hold, in the Waikato ; steady business. Owner leaving for benefit of health.—T. V. Fitapatrick, Commission Agent, Njjaruawahia, Waikato. "^TSTANTED, a Harmonium Player for V t Presbyterian Church. Onohunga.— Apply before ifith instant to Mr. Grant, from whom further information m.iy Ie obtained. ANTED KNOWN, UmL the Fitting rihop and Howe's Sewing Machine Agency is KBMOVKD higher up "the street, opposite the Police Court. Just Iteceived, per Hero, a fresh shipment of Domestic and Leather Machines. These machines, as made by tbe Original Inventor of tho Sewing Machine (Kliaa Howe, jun.), have never yet been equalled either in principle or excellence of manufacture. Re pairs to all machines properly done. Steam Gauges repaired, tented, and adjusted. ~I*STANTED Known, Gentlemen s Clothes Vv_ Gleaned, Renewed in Colour, and neatly repaired ; Colours warranted fast, and not wash oft". Dyeing in all its branches done at Edgar's Dyeing and Cleaning Establishment, Wcllosley strect East, Auckland. Communications by post promptly attended WANTED KNOWN,, that W. JAMIESON, Jux., has secured those commodious premises (corner 'of High and Victoria-streets) formerly in occupation of Mr J. Stewart, where he will be enabled to supply his friends and patrons with the Bkst Coal and Firewood at the lowest prices. W. J. appeals to his friends to support him in his new under taking, as ill health" ha 3 compelled him to retire from the pursuit of liis own profession. Goods Removed and Carting of every description done An express to be had at the yard. AVELOCK HOUSE, Symouds-street. Private Apartments ; also "Vacancies for Single Gentlemen. —Mrs. Morley's, second house abovp. Choral Hall. |HJD^E^SITAIS TDItEAVrNo. 418, S.C. The Regular Monthly Meeting of this Lodge will be held in the Lodge-room, Star Hotel, Albert-street, THIS EVENING, 22nd instant, at 7.30 p.m. By order of the R.W.M. GEORGE PAYNE, Secretary. Auckland, 22nd January, 1877.



A LADY, lately arrived in the colony , .jCjL seeks Daily Tuitions. Teaches English French German, and Piano.—Address " G,' Post-office, Auckland. ~i~ OST, an Italian Greyhound Shit. —Any- -1 1 one returning the same to Mr. Whit , Richmond Road, or at Messr~, Kushbrook anu Bridgman's, will be rewarded. LOST, on Sunday afternoon, in the Domain, a Lady's Embroidered Pocket Handkerchief, marked Henrietta.—The Under rewarded leaving same at this ofiice. OST, the Cap of a Wheel (brass).—The finder will bo rewarded on leaving it at the Cab-stand. jring REWARD.—Lost, a small Brown Terrier (slat). Has lately suckled .pips. Hair long, and matted onhindquai t Jrs; an ,wers to the name oi! " Fairie." Any one leaving her at Somerville's Stables, Queen-street, will receive, the above reward, AGS ! BAGS !—Wanted to Sell, Potato and Chaff Bags at id each.— Crowther's Stables. •si^u "\TE\V ZEALAND SHIP- JgOOV-^ PING CO.'S LINE. 58IIIII: FOR LONDON DIRECT. The Al Iron Barque LOCH URIi, 716 tons register, Samuel Murdoch, Coniman» dcr, having a large part of her cargo engaged, will have quick despatch. For freight orpassacre apply to NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED),- A«ents. P" ONSONBY ROAD,. AUCKLAND, S, J. LAMBERT, Professor, and Teacher of the Piano arid Harniohium, will resume lite duties on Wednesday, 2itli January. Lessons in Singing and Harmony arranged for aceo'rdiug to t.mo. lOWA GOLD MINING CQMPA~KY (LIMITED).' Notice is hereby given that a Call Mic 6th) of One^aiinngper Share has this day been made by the Directors, payable to the SeerstaEFr 4* tha o-iics of the Compauy. Kapanga'ttoad, Go^mantlal, on oe before Wednesday, the f\k &&y ftr February 1S?7» ■ ■ • J. Xh IUmUSOtf, i



BOARD OF EDUCATION. Me ctings to Eiect School Committees for 1377 will be held as follows :— MONDAY, January 22. Ponsonby—At the Ponsonby Hall, 7 p.m. Newton—At the School-room, Karangnhape Road, 7.30 p.m. TUESDAY, January 23. Mount Eden—At the Mount Eden School room, 7.30 p.m. Dcvonport—At the School, 8 p.m. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. (AI'TIMATED TO THE UNIVERSITY OK Nun' Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year are Cth February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master, T>OAUD OF EDU CA T lON. TO ASSISTANT AND PUPIL TEACHERS. The Training Clas3 f.or Assistant and Pupil Toachors will rc-assomblc on WEDNESDAY, the 3131 instant, at (! p.m., at Mr. Wortliingtbn's residence, llobson-strcot. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. /UE..ETON AC A -dITm" Y^ i \J HOBSON-STREKT. DAY AND NIGHT SCHOOL. ARNELL.—Mrs. Reynold's Pupils will Ro-assembld To-morrow (Tuesday), 23rd inst. _ QTAMFORD HOUSE, Upper Symonds k3 street.- Mrs J. R. Nioholson'a pupils will re-a.sscmblo on January 30th. FTIHE RETREAT, PARN ELL.—Miss J_ Robcrtshaw's Pupils v»'ill rc-as«cmblc on Wednesday, 21th inst. WATERLOO QUADRANT BOARD ING & DAY .SCHOOL.—Mrs. Norman's Pupils will reassemble on Tuesday, January 30. ATERLOO QUADRANT. — Miss Notimax, Teacher of the Pianoforte— The Holidays will terminate on Tuesday, the 23rd inst. FRANKLIN ROAD ACAMEDY, WILL OI'KN OX TUESDAY, THE 16xii JANUARY, 1877. Princii-ai T. 11. SMITH. With Efficient Assistants. The Studies will comprise Reading, Writing. Arithmetic, Grammar, History (Aixcient and Modern), Book-keeping by single and double entry, &c. Girls taught Sewing, Knittini::, &c. I'ortions of t!ie Bib'e will bo ready daily, and the School will be opened and closed with sin^ inu' aud prayer. The Sunday-school Union and Sankcy's Hymns will be used. The School-room is commodious and well ventilated. Every attention will be paid to the Moral as well as the intellectual Training of tlie pupils. Terms: Rudimentary pupils, One Shilling per week, to bo paid in advance ; the higher bandies extra. E-"PS~OM HOUSii"SEJILNAUY7 NEAR ONEHUNGA, COXDUCTKU 15Y MltS. LEWIS. First Quarter of 1877, will Commence MON DAY, January 22. Vacancies for Boarders. An assisting Pupil required. M""lis. AVOOLIJE'Mfrom London and Paris). Teaei.i_r of the Pianoforte, will resume her Lessons on MONDAY, January 22, 1577. Terms : 2 Guineas per Quarter in advance. —Karan^ahape Road, near Medical Hall. MRS. WALTER MONRO WILSON and the MISSES SUPPLES SCHOOLS, "]!('!l('v'ic," Domain l>on«l, oir Graflon Road; and Rdst-strcet.. second liouse from Symonds-, street.—The First Quarter of 1577 will commence on Mi)M).VV,&iul January. ON I«: TI UNO A YOUNG LADIES School will lie-open on 22nd January. Vacancies for Boarders. MRS. MORRISON. 171 M I L V P L A (J E. 11l MRS. S!( VYLE GEORGE will be happy to reciuye her PUPILS 0:1 TUESDAY, the 23rd in.itftnt. "OROSPECT" HOUSE] .HOBSON-St" _§_ Educational Establishment for Younj? Ladies, conducted by Mns. K. Wright.- First QuarfxT of 1877 will Commence on WEDNESDAY, January 21, Vacancies for Boarders. A~ U CXL AN D " A [ODEL TRAIN ING SCHOOL. In Union with tiik Society ok Arts, London. CHORAL HALL, SYMONDS-STKEHT. The next Quarter will Commence on MONDAY NEXT. 22nd instant. For Prospectus and full particulars apply at the School. JOSIAH MARTIN, Head Master. TO LET, on the Ist of February, a House in Sealield A riew.—Apply at Ben nett's Drapery Warehouse, Quccn-s'reet. mrflO LET, a seven-roomed Villa JL Residence, at Mount St. John's, Epsom.—Apply to John Hancock, United Service Hotel, Queen-street, Auckland. I^TORTH SHORE.— To Let, an eight _Ll roomed House: also, four-roomed Cottages. —11. and 11. Duder, Devonport Store. TO LET, that commodious Shop with gas fittings and fixtures complete, Albert Hotel Building*.— Apply J. Stewart, Albert Hotel, Queen-street. f~WiO LET, in a private family, an _1_ unfurnished Room, with use of Sitting room and Kitchen.—For address, apply at this office. nno LET, at reduced rents, to eligible JL tenants, ncvyly-built, well finished four roomed Cottages in Eden Crescent.—Apply to S. Y. Collins, Court-House, High-Street! mo"BE LET" ON" LEASE, the Housd 3L and Shop at the corner of 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 promises, TO BE LET, cheap, Fowr large Rooms, suitable for a Dentist, Architect, or others. —Apply to W. C. Dennas, Queen-street. mo LET, or for SALE, tHat good sub- JL stantial Freehold Property, well-known as Morris's Temperance Hotel, close to the Renroera Station. The house contains nine rooms, with two stal stabie, and store-room and wood-shed ; freehold allotment, 100 x 150 feet, well stocked with fruit trees arid valuable shrub.3. The fur niture, &c,, can be taken at a valuation. G-ood reasons given for the proprietor relinquishing the business.—Apply at this ofiioe, or to G. Mor rison on the premises. Mnno LET, iii Hobson-street, a largo X Hall, suitable for a schoolroom, a carpenter's shop, or for evening meetings. —Apply to Mr. Foley, Grocer. TO LET, in Victoria-street, cheap, a four and three-roomed Cottage.—Apply at Foley's, Grocer. PART of Shop to let; also, Furnished or Unfurnished Rooms.—Apply J. Coiley, Hobson-strccU SHOP and Dwelling to Let, now in the occupation of the Misses Heldt, Queen street.—l. Philips. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE; tHred good Allotments, foot of Oxford-street, Newton. 40 sOO feet each, Price, £13 the lot.-Apply to JOHN SOPPST, In 0,8, Queen-street. T^'oil IMMEDIATE SALE, at Morning* .I. 1 side, Lot 3, Section 8, corner cf Great North Road and Arsrylostrcct, partly fenced. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Land A^onts, Fort-street, F" OR SAI.Ej the fast sailing "Yneltf 'Rllipjc,' 8 tong, with full invsaiovy, ' SA_M U Elj CQCHR4S k '& %<M, "|^AR?vI ut I'«kekohc £«• Sale j lbO acrda £-' nr-3t-clft|a land., &ii,i la ,te midway between Pulsekoh'3 aud tlie Railway Station; 100 a'ore? in grass, and neariy all fenced, with Hau§« and out-buildings, thereon.—Samuel Oftdvrane and Bon, Land and Estate FOB SALE, in Vincoit-strcet, a Large Building Allotment, 6G feet bySGOfeet,— \ Samuel CQeh^rsine and Son, Land Agents, Fcri>



mHEATRE ROYAL. Manager R. J. DkLias. Scenic Artiste .. .. H. N. Thorntox. TIHS (MONDAY) EVENING, 22nd January, I - Second Appearance OF J_ oc jl jj . MISSRENA! jj ~- ,_, WHO, SUrrOKTED BY MIL FRED. MAEDETI! Will appear for the Last Time in CUSH! which will bo withdrawn to make room for a quick succession of NEW PLAYS! In consequence of the brief nature of this Engagement, TO-MOHROW NIO HT, Production of a New Domestic Comedy, entitled, ALICE ! In Rehearsal: A live act Comedy, entitled, ALL IN T 'HIE WRONG ! Box Plan at Upton & Co.'s. 1~0 L L ERS LI E G A R DENS. I I ~ ' MONDAY, JANUARY 29. I PPORTS will take placo at the above popular resort on liic above d«tc, consist ing of— Milk Race 150 Yab»s Race Boys' Rack jV'aidkx JLvcra G YMXASTIC COMPETITION Music, Dakcing Sack Hacks HtTNTIKG THE PlO Climbing tits Greasy Pole I Gymnastics Acrobatic Feats. AMU S X 1,1 Eln T S FOR AI- L. Special Tuains. SPORTS at 11 a.m. sharp. ADMISSION :—O N E SHILLIN G. JAMES A. BROWN, Secretary. T^TTTTRANITINTEIt N ATIONAL \}Jf \Jf CRICKET MATCH. /jS\ ALL - ENGLAND ELEVEN '""-^^ 22 OF AUCKLAND DISTRICT. MONDAY, TUESDAY, AND WEDNESDAY, Januaicv 29, 30, & 31, 1877, AT TUB ELLER«LIER A C E C O U R S E. Patrons: Sir George Grey, K.C.B. The Honorable Frederick Wbitakor. His Honor Judge Gillies. His Honor District Judge Feu ton. Vice-Presidkxts : His Worship the Mayor of Auckland. His Worship the Mayor of Thames. GATES OPE^at half-past 10. PLAY to COMMENCE at 12 noon sharp. ADJOURNMENT for Luncheon, 2 p.m. THE STUMPS will bo Drawn at 6 o'clok. Admission to Ground: TWO SHILLINGS. Hody of Grand-stun(l, Five Shillings. Top of Grand-stand, 2s. (id. Children, IJaif-pri< c to a'l parts Hoi'ees, Is. per head. Kacli Pusbcukci', 2s. Further particular in future advertisements. J. 11. BENJfKTT, Manager. PA It NE L L HALL; . THURSDAY, JANUARY 25. THE NAVAL BRIGADE VARIETY TROUPE Will give a (■ RAXJ) ENTERTAINMENT on (lie above date, Under the Patronage of the Oflicers and Members of the Naval Brigade. A CJtTADiitLLB Pahtv for holders of First and Second Seat Tickets. Doors open at !.?>•! ; to commence at S sharp. THIS EVENING, January 22, 7.30. Band of Hope Meeting in' the Newton Congregational School-room. Selections by Excelsior Band. Rally round the Standard boys. Come one ! Come all!—E. Wood, Sec. 10. O. F., ,M. \T.] A. L\ » LOYAL FOUNTAIN OF FRIENDSHIP LODGE, No. 3920. ~-'p- ( A PICNIC, ,- F'\ tS'r^ / lN COMMBMOHATION OF THE {"■?/■& :?iQ -A ANNIVERSARY OF THE ABOVE VO^wMM Lodge, i?fel^%<<||s Will take place at /< "c '^^IMOTUIUI on 20th JANUARY W^gf^'W (Regntta 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 the 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 in attendance. Refreshments provided. Tickets: Family, 10s.; Double, 7s. 6d.; Single (Gentlemen), 55.; Single (Ladies), .2s. 6d. Tickets may be had from the following mem bers of the Committee:— C. Wright, P.G. Bro. 8. Coombes, E. Hejghway. P.G. Bro. H. Dean C. Orcrton, N.G. Bro. J. Bates A. Aley, V.Gk Bro. W. B. Meldrum E. HEIGHWAY, Secretary. i&fe^TTl X C U R S. I 0 N .■^SfjjEjjgis? I"A TO THE BEAUTIFUL TE AROHA MOUNTAIN, HOT SPRINGS. AND SODA WATER SPRINGS, SATURDAY, 27th UNTIL TUESDAY, Jan. 30. The s.s. DUR H A M Will leave Auckland on SATURDAY, the 27th. at 11 a.m., and connect with the p.s. TE AItOHA, which willleave (irahamstown Wharf on Saturday Evening, at 5 o'clock, and on Sunday at 1 o'clock Evening for Paeroa, and will return Passengers on Tuesday Morning in time to catch the s.s. Durham, which will leave Grahamstown at 10 a.m. for Auckland. - This arrangement will give all parties an opportunity of spending Anniversary Day at Paeroa, or the Te Aroha Springs. The Steam Launches will convoy Passengers to Omahu and thy Hot Springs both Sunday and Monday. Through Return Tickets from Auckland, 255. J. N. MAUGHAN, Manager, *£&&*. A NNiVERSARY QF~THE •3gjgJgg-c3L QOL.QNY, Gli.v^D. E^OUESION TO THE MANUKAU Heads and Coknwalli«, The fuse p.s. 'OREGON1 will leave Onehunga on MONDAY, 29th January, at 10 a.m., for the above pkiccs. Return fare, as, (id. M. 11. ROE, ¥"A~TTENTION £^No. 3 COMPANY ±%, AUCKLAND RIFLES. "■ Monthly Inspection on THURSDAY Even ma; »est, in .Full Dress U miVjKu, with arms aud accoutrements, when Cs v cry mcmbon is reo ue&ted to be preae-U. aid Class Firing on Wednesday •itforrang aelct, which will also constitute a com petition for Officers' Prizes and Club Match. ARTHUR MORROW, ~ , Captain. CKunmandiog. January 20,lS7j\_ Tji I) X N OOU NT V COUNCIL. Applications v.iii be received until noon of FRIDAY, the 2uth instant, from Gentlemen desirous of obtaining the appointment of Clerk to the County Council, Terms of engagement may bQ seen by intend ing applicants at tl\o ofHco of Mr. W. H. Kiea liny, |JbwUwd^ti-«et;, w»cre applications may £? lGth»^3^o u.s»9 Chairman Uouatf i A. *L, TAYJ4QH, 4 / 9§Pw



AUGHT TO BE KNOW N. Whau Hotel, Situatet) Six Miles from Auckland. Two 'Busses run twice each way daily. Admira ble accommodation for the Tourist, Convalescent, Invalids seeking health, Business Men requiring a few hours' relaxation, or the lovers of nature. The scenery surpasses any in tho province " Paradise was a terrestrial garden," but nothing to be compared to the Whau. The very fact of the proprietor never keeping1 an Hotel before, and dealing in nothing but Brown and Campbell's Best Wines, Spirits, and Beer, is a certain guarantee that the cellar is j supplied with nothing but the best of brands. Good Stabling and Paddocking. . A GENTLEMEN leaving Auckland _ir3L wishes to sell an American Stove, nearly new, £3; two Green Venetian Blinds 5J x 3A, for 355.; pair of French Rabbits and 2 good Hutches, 10s.; Pictures, Lamps, and Sundries, equally cheap.—Apply at Anderson's Stores, Great Norlli Itoaa. XTUMEItAS.— Just Landed, ex Cantor" s\ bury from Norfolk Island, the best ship men yet as to quality, of this delicious esculent. Apply at once to Adam Laybourn, Fort-street. fA HEAT BILLIARD HANDICAP. Five Pounds (Cup-or Money), will be given for a Billiard Handicap, open to all comers, to be held at the Itoyal Mail Hotel, commencing at half-past seven on the evening of the 29th inst. Entrance, with fee, 55., to sent in by Thursday next, at 10 p.m. .INO. RKNWTCTC. DRUMMOND'S ART UNION OF OIL PAINTINGS. The Drawing will take place on FRIDAY, 27'h January, at half-past I p.m., at Upton and Co.'s. Jjp E N C I N G. Tenders will be received till noon of February 13th, for the Erection of Two Hundred and Fifty-six Chains of Fencing, more or less. Specifications can be scon by applying to Walter Grahainc, Fort-street, Auckland; or to the undersigned. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. ROBERT GEORGE HILL, Wairau Creel;, Kaipara. January 19, li>77. nn o builders. _jg^ Tenders will be received up to noon on Satur day, 27th instant, for the Erection of a Concrete Villa Residence at Remuera. Plans, &c, at my ofticc- Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY. Architect. TO-MORROW. FURNITURE! CROCKERY! PRODUCE! M. JONES & CO. WILL sell by auction, at" the Central Sale Rooms, to-morrow (Tuesday), at 11 o'clock, . : Furniture, Clocks, Crockery, Books, Fancy Goods, Groceries, Produce. Poultry, &c. ■pTOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND; Drawing-room Suite, Side Board Box Mangle, Washing Machine Sausage Machine, Range Stove Hot Pie Tin, Chandiliers, Pictures Glass and Earthenware, Fancy Goods •1 trunks Assorted Boots and Shoes 3 Large Fishing Notts, Oven, Books ■1 Large Stuffed Hall Scats Sewing Machines, Watches: TO-MORROW. ORANGES! ORANGES! ORANGES!] L. W. E A TON WILL sell by auction at his Mart, To morrow (Tuesday), 23rd iust, at 11 o'clock, 2000 Island Oranges 40 cases Apples 2 cases Pine Apples 1030 Husked Coeoanuts 20 bags Damaged Maize, &c. I L. W. EATON Auctioneer. THURSDAY NEXT, At 11 o'Clock. M A R X E T HOUS E. EARTHENWARE, CHINA, POTS, &c. TO EE SOLD BY AUCTION at the Stalls of Mr Tully, Market House, at 11 o'clock, on Thursday next, The Whole of his well-Selected and useful Stock of Earthenware, Hollowware. . China Pots, .Tins New and Second-hand Furniture, &c. Stalls To Let. R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. TO-MORROW, NOON. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. - AE FURNITURE DEPARTMENT, ARTHUR'S MART. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24. CITY MART. GENERAL DRAPERY, MANCHESTER GOODS, CLOTHING. GRANT & MORTON HAVE receiaetl instructions to sell, by auction, at their mart, on Wednesday next, at 41 o'clock, General Drapery, Manchester Goods, Hosiery, Dress Materials, Prints, Men's Mercery, Boya' Youths' and Men's Clothing, &c, &C Terms at Sale. B. TONKS R, 0, CARR TO-MORROW. TRADE SALE OF CARGO OF SUGAR Ex Piokebb, © Mauritius, B. T 0 NKS & CO. HAVE been instructed by the importers, Messrs. Owen & Graham, to sell, on Tuesday next, at 11 o'clock. THE CARGO OF SUGAR, ex PIONEER, from Mauritius: Constance A—272 pookets Finest White Crystals „ 8—338 „ „ „ „ CoteD'or C-SOO „ Fine Soft Wh Counter E—7lß „ „ „ „ MonDesertD—3l3 „ Fine White Counter Cote Dor M—l 92 ~ ~ ~ Belle Yue I—3lS „ Finest Birght Straw . ~ H-228 „ ystf „ Kspcrance K—6l3 „ Finest Yellow Crystals Mon DesertL-575 „ Finest Yellow * Soft _, ~„ Causter Esperance K-821 „ Fine Yellow Counter PoudreDorP-912 „ Fine Bright Brown Crystals gl\my .IH8? " Kicli Brown Sevastopol S—lßl „ Plaiaance Z- 18 „ FinestUrewersCrystal BeauvallonT-3i2 bags ditto ditto ditto. w uheo^ b(T- 6 -? argo *has b?on specially selected Th lt^X^sm^ t0 -sllit the requirements of this market; and m view of the certainty of Xi ru3 -n lgi muc^ hi^hei> tha» a* Present Btoffi &Q °WW*«««7 to replenish Kb*& TUESDAY, JANUARY^! ' JUNG Tlil YARD S. FOX SALE, at tha Junction Yards, on Tueeday next, CO head Vr rcll-i'atted Cattle SO head Mixed Young Cattle 10 Gooa Dairy Cows, hackwavdaprgera i nA^ aJFFa, alVC3' leaned Calves, dOO Fat Shoep, 100 Fat Lanib3 Fat and Store Pigs, &o. AT 1 O'CLOCK, UNTKR & NOLAN, "~THE HAYMARKET " DALES of WOOLfsHEEPSKINS, and O HJ^ES overy FRIDAY, at 2 Q'elookj



WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24. THE II A V M A R X E T. THE subscriber has received instructions to offer for sale, on-Wednesday, the 24th January, at 11 o'clock, That Valuable FREEHOLD ESTATE, known as " Windsor Park and Virginia Waters," near Waiuku. The property contains about 1200 acres of very choice Grazing Land, laid down in permanent grasses, substantally fenced, aiM subdivided into convenient paddocks, with stock-yards labourers' cottrg-cs, &c. The situation is very healthy, with abundant supply of water. The scenery is magnificent, and great care has been taken by the present owner to preserve and whero possible add to, the syivan beauties of the lands cape. Both land and water abound with game; and " Virginia Wators," a lake of about thirty acres, is well stocked with fish, &o. The pro perty is within five minutos walk of tho rising Township of Waiuku, whoro thero is a good wharf, and steamers run to and from Onohunga, almost daily. With the property may be purchased a herd of about 200 well-bred Young Stock, a flock of about 800 Sheep of superior quality, and about 30 Young Horses, Sec. Mr. E. Constable, of Kent Farm, Waiuku, will shew the property to intending purchasers, and full particulars may be had from the Auctioneer. ALFRED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY JANUARY 24. DESIRABLE LANDED ESTATE. THE HAYMARKET. 17^ OR SALE, on Wednesday, January 4, 1377, at 11 o'clock, unless previously dis posed of, A portion of the Lamb Hill Estate, near Waiuku, consisting of about 800 acres of rich fattening land. About hah! the pro perty is subdivided into nine paddock 3, 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 is well watered, healthily situated on tho West Coast, within a convenient distance of the Auckland market, and is a desira ble Homestead. ♦ For leave to view, apply to MR. WILLIAM AITKEN; Or the auctioner, ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAY, JANUARY 23. AND WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24. REMUERA YARDS. THE SHEEP FAIR. For sale, on the above dates, XO 337 S H E X P, as follows!— 4000 aged Ewes €000 young Ewes 2800 Ewe Lambs 2000 Wether Lambs 600 Wethers 400 Ram Lambs 537 Rams. For List of Entries see " Weekly News." ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY, JANUARY 25~ STOUT! STOUT! EX JESSIE OSBORNE. THE Subscribers have received instruc tions to sell at their Rooms, Fort-street.on Thursday, 25th inst. at 11 o'clock, 118 cases Guiness's Stout, bottled by John ston, quarts, ex Jessie Osbcrne. No Reserve. SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, JANUARY 25. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. COMFORTABLE VILLA RESIDENCE AND GROUNDS, . CAMPBELLIVILLE, PONSONBY. THE subscribers have received instrao tions to sell, by order of the Mortgagee, at he Land Mart, Fort-3treet, on Thursday next. 23th instant, at 12 o'clock, That Valuable FREEHOLD PROPERTY situated in Cainpbellville, Ponsonby, opposite to the residence of James Coup land, Esq., and adjoining that of T. T. Masefield, Esq., and being Allotments 11 and 12 of Section 2, containing 1 acre 3 roods and 9 perches, having 396 feet frontage to Sarscfield-street; has also a large frontage to ths Waitemata harbour, aßd on which is erected a new and com fortable Six-roomed Dwelling-house, now in the occupation of Mr. W. Townabend. Also, MORNINGSIDE (Mount Albert>.-Lot 3, Sec tion 3, corner of Great North Road and Arirylflw street, near the School, * SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. VILLA RESIDENCE AND ALLOT MENTS, PONSONBY, M. JONES & CO. HAVE received instructions to Sell by ... , auction, at the Central Sale Rooms, on Wednesday, 31st instant, at 12 o'clock, ' ua Villa Residence, and Seven Allotments, Pon sonby, being Lots 90,91, 92, 93, 9J, 95, and i& °* *»bdmsion of part of allotment 22, of section 8, suburbs of Auck "-thuhsday,"Tlnuary~26! CI T V MAR T, IN THE ESTATE OF TOWKSHEND BROTHERS. «"•«« TWO *f&xM? LAND 340 ACRES LAND RIVERHEAB. KETCH SAMPSON. BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES, GRANT & MORTON Have received instnietimis from tho Trustees in the' above estato to sell by auction at than- mart, on Thursday nest, at 12 o'clock noon:--. * ' Lotl, 34 ftcm Land, situated at Home Bay, (Possonby), with tits two ncwlv-orectcd Houses thoreon; occupied by Messrs Townshend and Valentine, Lot 2.—340 ©fifes at Riverhead, being allotment sft aaSsJpai'ts of 68 and Sil, Parish of Parawhemia, County of FAm, with abOHtiVg Kuntu-eri ur.a Fifty Thcme«j<i Feet Sawn Timber in the Creek, and Saws, Jacks, and Tools, uaed. upon the premises. Lot3.—Tho Ketch SaiopsOKi asvp Ivja* ia Freeman g Bay, *■**&■•* Lota One and T.WO will bo solsj 4 subject It*