numbers of Londoners went out of town to S ;e it run. Three o'clock was the hour fixed on for'its decision, but long before lhat time the jockeys were mounted and everything prepared. There were 31 run ners, aud it nia.y be mentioned that this is the smallest field which has contested the Cambridgeshire since 1872, when Play Fair won for Mr Gretton. The largest comple ment of starters on record came to the post in 1862, when the speedy Bathilde beat 42 others. I append particulars :—■ The Cambridgeshire Stakes of 25sovs. each, 10ft., with 300 added; winners extra; second received 100 soys., and third saved her stake. Cambridgeshire Course (1 mile 240 yards). 123 subs. Lord Rosebery's b f La Merveille. by Blair Athol—Cauldron, 4yrs., Bst. Constable 1 Lord Anglesey's b c Caxtonian, 3yrs., 7st. 21bs., Cranham ... 2 Mr W. S. Crawford's eh f Out of Bounds, 3yrs.,7st. 61bs., (car7st. 91b5.,) Fordham ' ••■ "

Thirty-one ran. Betting 4 to 1 each against Lartington and Leoville, S to 1 Falmouth, 4 to 1 Flotsane, 100 to 8 Exeter, 100 to 7 Lord Clive, 100 to 6 Discord, 20 to 1 each Out of Bounds and Bagman, 25 to 1 each Adamite, Shylotes, Ballriggan, and Jessie Agues, 30 to 1 La Merveille, 50 to 1 each Bvlstoue and HarDinger, 66 to 1 Sun burn, Fitz Plutus, and Squeaker.

THE RACE,

There were not a few noteworthy features in connection with the race, which was run at a rare pace, thanks in the first place to Lartington, and subsequently to Sunburn, who came along from pillar to post all the way, and must thereby have cut his own throat, in a sense. At the Red Post he shot out with a clear lead of his field, and those who saw the struggle at that time honoured site imagined that he was going to win easily, but he could not get home, and gradually came back to the three placed horses, of whom La Merveille looked like winniDg easily, but she, too, would have been better served with a shorter distance, and though Caxtonian and Out of Bounds hotli challenged most resolutely, they could neither of them get on terms with Lord Rosebery's filly, who won a magnificent race by a head, a similar distance seD.ara ting the second and tbird, while Sunburn was placed fourth. A length only in rear of Mr Crawford's mare, who, by the way, carried 3lb. overweight in order that Ford ham should have the ride on her. Not for a moment do I imagine that the 31b. extra prevented Out of Bounds from winning, for this was surely more than counter balanced by the skill and experience of her rider, but yet she must he described as un lucky not to have secured the great prize, as she was evidently interfered' with in the ding-dong struggle which resulted in the last two hundred yards, not only by Cax tonian but by the victor. Lord Rosebery is not a big winner by La Merveille's victory. He accepted a bet of £11,000 to 1,000 about his lot at Doncaster, and subsequently took several wagers of £1,000 to 30 about La Merveille, hut £15,000 is a comparatively small sum for an owner to win ou the Cambridgeshire, aud had the stable thought the gallant little mare could have got home under Sst. she would have started at 10 to 1 instead of 30 to 1. The public generally are heavy losers as not a single favourite being placed. Caxtonian had no price in the betting at the start; in fact 200 to 1 was fruitlessly tendered against him. If Lord Anglesey's colt had pulled thro' the ring would have been enormous winners ; as it is, they have done fairly well. The " prophets " were floored to a man, not a single writer even mentioning the winner. The Dewhurst Plate, a valuable two year-old contest which since its inauguration in 1575 has been associated with the names of such celebrities as Kisber, Chamant, Pil grimage, and Wheel of Fortune, was the chief event of'the day following the Cam bridgeshire. Mr A. C. Barclay's Grace Cup who it will be remembered ran second in the Middle Park Plate was made favour ite at even money in a field of a dozen, and justified her backers' faith by winning in a canter from Lord Falmouth's Ambassadress, and Count Lagrange's Dora. The best amongst the beaten lot were a French colt named Milan, and Abbot, a brother to Charon, who won the Brighton Cup some years ago. The only other events to which I need refer at this meeting are the Free Handicap for three-year-olds, in which Rayon DOr failed to concede 161bs to the Cesarewitch third. Out of Bounds, and the Jockey Club Cup were won by Jannette, who re tires to the Stud full of honours.

A Maori Tragedy.

|UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.

GRAHAMSTOWN, Thursday. It is rumoured that a murder and suicide have been committed in the Piako district, under the following circumstances :—Some time since the wife of a Maori named Hata raka ran away from him, in company with another Maori man. Hataraka succeeded in getting his wife back again, but has been very jealous of her conduct, believing she still had intercourse with the other man. A few days ago he consulted a prophet at the Wim Kerei settlement in reference to the matter, but failed to get any benefit therefrom. Since then a quarrel took place between them in a whare, and, when under the excitement ot high woids, Hataraka seized a large tea-tree stick, and smashed her brains out, aad immediately afterwards hang himself in the whare. The infor mation has been brought to Grahamstowa Joy a native who can be relied upon. It is also staled that the natives are inclined to take vengeance on the gay Lothario, who has been the cause of all the ill-feeling. •

Pastor Chiniquy's Lecture.

PASTOK Chiniquy delivered the fifth of his series nf lectures last night in the Choral Hall, the* subject being "Why do the Bishops and the Vneata of Rome all over the world hate our schools and damn the parents and the children wS? E atronlse them ?" The question, he said, WAS a vital one and engaged the public mind, not only in Auckland, but in every civilised city on the face of the earth. It was an inscrutable puzzle to Protestants—they could not comprehend it. They must know, then, that the Church of Rome spoke of education from its own point of view.and this fact accounted fully for the inability of Protestants to apprehend its meaning. The word" education " was relative in its defini tion, for to Romanists it conveyed one idea, and to Protestants another, there beiu" as much difference between the two, as there was of distance between the North and South Poles. The Pro testant regarded education as the means of cultivating the mind.and sowing it with the seed of knowledge which eventually at tained fruition iv those wonderful works of the intelligence, which remained with us as testimonies of the power of the human in tellect. Tkezenith, however,of fametowards which the Roman Catholic child glanced was occupied by the Pope of Rome, whose feet stood upon the pyramid which it was the child's ambition to scale. The Pastor then went on to point out, by a citation from Ignatius Loyala's '-Spiritual Exer cises," that the obedience which was en joined was as that of a corpse, " which allowed itself to be led and moved in every direction." That was the kind of obedience which was required, and they had only to look at Roman Catholic countries to ascertain liow the corpses were used. These countries were all retrogressive. The Irishman for instance was shrewd, warm-hearted, intel ligent, and courageous, but in his own country he was the corpse, abroad, how ever, the corpse revived, and there the priest found out that it would be hardly discreet to apply the whip to the shoulders of patient Pat. Scotland was the country where Pro-, testaniwm had assumed its most definite I form, and it on the contrary was enterpris ing, cultured, and rich. After referring to the encyclical of Pope Gregory XVI requir ing perfect submission in all things of the sons'of the church, and pointing to the case of two learned Jesuits who after demon strating the truth of Newton's " Principia " were obliged to own to the Pontiffs ruling that the sun went ro»nd the earth, the lecturer proceeded to trea>t of the clamorous cry of " Godless education " so generally raised by the priests. He said that the legislators of British colonies should mot have attempted to please the priests by withdrawing the Bible from the schools and thus justifying their continued agitation. In making these.concessions to Rome an iniquity had been committed, and the Bible should be at .ones reinstated. The lecturer concluded with an exhortation to ids hearers to have the Sacred volume replaced in the hands of the school children. Mr Brame notified that the Pastor would pay visits to Waipu, the Thames, and the Waikato, and that on his return to Auck land he might deliver a farewell lecture before proceeding to the South. The rev. gentleman, on being informed concerning the various towns in the South, had declared that he would visit tbe worst place first.

Justin McCarthy, the novelist and the •new Home Rule member, is Parliamentary •leader writer on the London " Daily News." He was born in 1880, in Cork, and began •newspaper life as a reporter on the " Cork Examiner" under Mr Magidre. He has a -son who is winning some credit &% a writer.

Waikato Turf Club Annual Summer Meeting.

Second Day. {FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER.) President : His Excellency Sir Hercules Kobinsoii. Vick-Prksidknt : kiaut.-Colonel Lyon. .Tudsk: Dr. Waddington. Stewards : Mr Carpenter r?, t rnr,?7 , Mr Roche Mr • Taylor Mr J B Whyt \ M.H.R. Mr Northcrof t, R.M. Mr Whitaker, &«•". AtriF. K. Claude Starter: C. J. Storey. CLBRKS OK THE COURSE : C. Johnson and O. F. Pilling. [BY PIGEON EXPRESS.] HAMILTON Thursday. The followiug reached us too late for publication ia last evening's issue. Turf (Jlub Handicap, betting 4 to 1 bar one. Harold suffered in the start. Libeller led a quarter ot a mile with inside running when Clover, en sufferance, took a lead of two points, Harold two lengths behind. Coming into the straight tfarold led,passing the stand in front of Clover, Libeller all behind but when called on by Taylor sprang forward,and with an immense stride went through his horses, leading the field at the back of the course. Loch Lomond did not come forward as was expected aud was evidently not lit at the finish. Libeller won by a bare length. Time 3inin. 50sec. A protest was lodged against Libeller by Harold's jockey. SKEIOUS ACCIDENT. An accident occurred at the finish, Harold knocked Mrs. Murphy and baby over and fell himself, and is so severely shaken that it is doubtful if he will be fit again for this meeting.

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Hamilton, this day.

The pigeons llew so well that you would obtain the results of all the events except the Flying Stakes in time for last night's issue." The result was as expected. Mr Walters, with his splendid youngsters, cantered away with nearly everything. The first event, the Handicap Hurdle, brought out the Waikato champion hurdle racer, Sportsman, against Grey Momus and Glad stone. Sportsman came forward in extra ordinary line torm, aud Wilson rode him hard the whole distance, and, when collared by Grey Momus toward the finish, it was thought tbe Waikato horse would be out paced, but the journey up the straight at the close of the race displayed the splendid staying powers of Sportsman ; and when called on he showed he had enough iv re serve to win with, Wilson riding with great judgment The Maiden Plate introduced six slarters,;but the public had eyes only for Piscatorious. For the Turf Club Handicap six out of ten were scratched, Walters' Libeller, with Cat 6lbs was of course the only thing in it. Loch Lomond was thought to have a show, until the race commenced, when it was evident he was out of all form for the con test. Harold, the Ngaruawahia horse, attracted a good deal of notice. Clover, the Maori horse, should be referred to. His weight was sst 131bs, but his Maori rider on being weighed kicked up a row because he was handicapped so light, and rose about nine stone. Some inteiest was created in this race by libeller's rider (Taylor) allow ing the colt to fall behind rather a dangerous distance, but it was a treat to see Pisca torious «allop when called on. It was at the close of this race that Harold galloped over Mrs Murphy and her little girl aged two years. IShe was just on the border of tho course, and commenced to run at the same time as Harold's rider was edging off, The collision was so violent as to knock the horse down as well as the woman. Day, tho rider, received a rough tumble. Fortu nately all arc said to have recovered from tho shock. The Waikato stakes was another gilt to Walters' stable, Billings gate doing nice exercise for the money. The Waikato stakes was the last event, falling an easy victory to Billingsgate. Harold again tried to lamb down Mr Walters's representative, but it was not to be done. A Maori race closed the proceedings. Three horses competed and Tandem won. The first day's races were not so well contested as last year's, neither was the attendance quite so good. It is said that the amount of hay •requiring to be saved prevented many farmers attend ing. If such is the case there must be a deal of hay down in the Cambridge district. Somo object to the time of the meeting, aud one old pillar of the Kacing Club protests against horse races or any sports from the Ist of December to the 31st January, con sidering such injures agricultural interests. He lost £500 in one year through hay spoiled duriDg the races, the men neglecting work. Mauy however express great pleasure at the opportunity afforded of seeing such high quality horses as Mr Walters' and Mclvor's interesting team, and contend that the superiority of Mr Walters'race of horses over local cock-tails was so apparent as cer tainly to stimulate settlers to go in for better stock. Host Pearce did justice with the booths, hiving an abundant supply of the best procurable. The Hamilton band played in tine style under Instructor Simms, who is bringinghis men on very rapidly.

TO-DAY'S RACES,

A better day's sport is expected to-day. Sportsman is still the favourite for the liurdle Race, notwithstanding the ad ditionalweight he carries. Harry Mount will coatest the hurdles to-day. Golden Crown arrived last night and will go for the Novel Handicap. The Publicans' Purse is the Kg event. The horses drawn last night -wire sold as follows :-Billingsgate, £4 10s; Malvern, £4 103 ; Harold, 20s. A good rate is anticipated. The result is con sidered open. Betting, 6to 4 against Libeller and Balmoral, 6 to 2 against Malvert; doubles, 4 to I, hurdles and handicaps.

1 p.m.H

The attendance is not yet sojllarge as yesterday's. Sportsman and Grey Momus have aicepted for the hurdles, but Harry Mounthas not yet put in an appearance, so that tie first race will most likely be a match between Rutherford's horse and Mclvor's. Betting even. Hbjdle RACE.—Grey Momus, Ist; Sportsman, 2nd ; the rest scratched. Sportsman cutout the running from the start, leading over .he seoond hurdle by a length, and over the third by a length and a half, taking the jumps in his usual perfect style. Grey Momus, held well in hand, was let out passing the stand the first time, leading by half a length. The Grey struck his fourth hurdle. The sixth hurdle was taken in company. Grey Momus evidently had Sportsman well in hand. The tiro horses crossed the last hurdle to gether, Wilson got to w.QJ'k on Sportsman, but -without success. G*ey Mpmns took the lead up the straight and won, without the whip, by a length. Time, 4miu. 15sec. Barney, first; Byers' Golden Crown, second; McGee's Old Times, third. Also ran GWstone. Barney led by a length for thiee-qua^ters of a mile, the rest in a. cluster. Gojdpn Crown was whipped into the straight;, running neck and neck Trith White's horse, J}aruey was not called on until with a furlong of the jiulge'sbox, when Hodson called on him, and he responded right well. Golden Crown could not improve the pace, and the little horse won by half a length.

Racecourse, 3.30 p.m. Publicans' Pubse Handicap of 75 soys., with a sweep-take of 3 eovs each added, Secondhorse. lOsovsoutofstakes. Distance 11 miles. Nomination, li soys; aoceptanoo 3isovs. Malvern ... .- 1 Billiugsgate >'•• 2 Harold •• 3

Also rap, Balmoral, Betting : 6t04 on Billingsgate, 2 to 1 against Malvern, 10 to 4 against Balmoral. A good start was effected, Waiters, and Mclvor's were first seen coming to the front Balmoral fell back to third place, Harold racing with Billingsgate to the straight. Passing the stand the horses were in couples ; Balmoral and Malvern a length behind the others. Malvern came up at a mile. Balmoral kicked up his heels and refused to go. Harold beg?,n to go gradually back, when Billingsgate and Malvern galopped to gether into tjie straight. Harold was a dozen lengths' in phe rear. An exciting finish took place between the Papakura and Epsom horses. Hodson applied the whip freely to Rillingsgate, and Taylor was busy on Malvern. The latter won' by a length. Time, 2m. 475. ■ DISPUTE. The Stewards' arp ,considering a dispute about a protest offered yesterday after tbe .Handicap, which was that Libeller had crossed Harold. The protest was oSerod toe late, and the secretary declined to receive it." The stewards to-day con firmed the refusal. Hack Rack.—The fo^owiDg are the the entries for the Hack Base :—Cockey, Waverlov. Late in the Field, Zanjhus, aßaHy,,<3k>lden Crown, Glenfera, 4 p.m. Bm_—a Haob Kaob ot 15 soya. l mile. Weight, lost. Winner to be sold for 20 soys. Surplus to Race Bund.. Post entries, 103. Golden Crown .~ — ••• I Bally „. „ ... ... 2

Auckland Annual Regatta.

To those who take any considerable interest in yachting or rowing contests in Auckland the anniversary day of the Colony, January 29th, is n! ways hailed with feelings of pleasant anticipation, for on that day is held our annual regatta. 'Ihe date of this annual aquatic festival is now diawing near aud public interest iv tbe event is steadily on the increase. There is vow au interval of ouly three weeks, and the owners ;of small craft are, therefore, exceedingly j energetic in the preparation of their boats for the yearly contests. The programme which has been arranged and issued by the committee, is an exceedingly liberal | one, and should give more satisfaction than I that of last year. There are sixteen races !in all, as compared with thirteen iv 1679. : Races far scullers (all-comers) and men-o' war cutters have been included, and an additional race for open boats not qualified to compete forNos. 6 and 7 has been made. The latter race will be for boats like the Toy and Alert. The rules make the following provision for classification : —"First-class open sailing boats not to be more than twenty-five feet long, nor less thau twenty four feet. Beam not to be more than seven feet, nor less thau six feet six inches. Depth not to be more thau three feet, not less than two feet nine inches. Second class oven sailing boats not be more thau twenty feet long, nor less than eighteen feet. Beam not to be more thau six feet, nor less than live feet six inches. Depth not to be more than two feet six inches, nor less than two feet three inches." Length, extreme overall; breadth, extreme—exclu sive of bolts and mouldiucs ; depth, at mid ship section from gunwale to lower edge of rabbit. Wash shakes are to be allowed, but they must not exceed nine inches. There will be no time allowance. In race No. 8, however, for boats not qualified to compete iv the 6 and 7, a time allowance of twenty seconds must be allowed. Very important alterations have also been made in the Champion Race, which should prevent a repetition ot the dissatisfaction felt last year by the Adah, ketch, talcing first prize, although not even placed in the arrivals. The race is still opeu to vessels of 25 tons and upwards, but all those competiug-uuder 50 tous register must rank as 50 ton schooners. The time allowance in this race has also beeu reduced from twenty-five seconds to twenty seconds per ton. The following scale in reference to the time allowance has been adopted : — Brigantines to allow no time; hona-fide topsail schooners to allow half time; and fore aud aft schooners and ketches to allow full time. This scale is the most liberal in use in New Zealand. The value of the prizes to be distributed, so far as can be at present ascertained, will be about £470, as against £410 last year. It is to be hoped that those gentlemen who intend giving donations will do so as early as posssible in order that the Committee may know the total amount of money at their disposal, aud may have no difficulty in definitely fixing the amount of the smaller prizes. Handsome cups to be com peted for have been presented by the New Zealand Shipping Company, His Worship the Mayor, the " New Zealand Herald," and Messrs A. E. Isaacs, and F. 11. Lewis son. Mr D. McGregor (Waitemata Hotel) has also promised a cup, and otheis arc ex pected to be equally liberal. Mr John Marshall, the hon. secretary to the club, with praiseworthy generosity has presented a valuable sextant as a special prize to to the master of the first vessel over 50 tons register that passes the winning post iv the Champion Race. The value of the prizes in the principal races will be about as follows :—Champion Schooner Knee, £140 ; large cutters, £75; small cutters, £40; large yachts, £35. The "ISew Zealand Herald " cup has been set apart for the extra Open Sailing Boat Race, while the New Zealand Shipping Company's cup, valued at £25, will be competed for in the race for sailing boats or yachts, yachts (decked or half decked) from 6 to 15 tons inclusive The courses in all the races will be the same as those last year. All these preliminaries were arranged at a meeting of the committee held last night. At the same meeting, a letter was received from the Union Steamship Company offering the use of the s.s. Tararua as flag ship ou the occasion, and the offer was accepted. It will thus be seen that the arrangements already made by the Com mittee promise a most successful regatta, nnd should the entries be numerous, and we have every reason to anticipate that they will, the Auckland Rtgattn of 1880 will prove to be quite equal if not greatly superior to its predecessors. Some people consider that a race should have been made for yachts over 15 tons, others that there might have been one for watermen, while a third clas3 think that a whaleboat race would have added to the success of the Regatta. If sufficient entries could be ob tained, all these contests would, no doubt, prove interesting. The larger yacht race, it is true, might bring vessels from other ports to compete with those already here, and if this result is even probable tho experiment would be worth trying. There is also a feeling in favour of the pre sentation of a champion flag with the first prizes in the yacht and larger opeu boat races. It is urged that the possession of such flags by the.[owners of certain boats would excite a feeling of healthy emulation here, and would do a great deal towards encouraging yachting competitions. In any case, therefore, the matter is deserving of the consideration of the committee at its next meeting, which will be held shortly. Entries for all events will be received by the hon. secretary, Mr J. Marshall, on the night of Tuesday, January 27

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.

(Before J. E. Macdonald, Esq.. R.M.) Yesterday (Concluded).

Wade v. CiiiAßiWi.—Claim £50. Mr Tylei for plaintiff, and Mr Brock for defen dant.—This claim for compensation for injuries received was, after considerable delay, brought to a close. Wm. Wade, of Onehunga, market gardener, stated par ticulars, which briefly are as follows : On the 18th of November he was driving into Auckland with a horse and buggy belonging to the Rev Mr Warren, and when within 50 yards of tho circus party in the Epsom road, in consequence of the display and the capers of the zebras, his horse became un manageable, plunged, rushed across the road, and turned witness and the buggy into a bed of thorns. He was perfectly sober, having taken nothing stronger than tea, and did his best to prevent any serious accident. He was scarcely able to rise after the accident. His shoulder was dislocated, his fape lacerated by the thorns, and his leg cut badly. He was obliged to have surgical assistance.—Matthew Kdger, contractor, Walter Boyes, John Johnson, and Dr Phil son having given evidence, couusel on both sides addressed the Court at some leugth. His Worship considering that the weight of evidence was on the side of the claimant, judgment must therefore be for plaintiff, £30, costs £12 13s, with an order for imme diate execution.

Donovan v. Coromandel Steam-boat Com pany.—Claim, £8 10s.—Mr Theo. Cooper for plaintiff and Mr Tyler for defendant. — The plaiutiff iv this ca*e claimed a month's wages in lieu of notice. Ho had been in the service of defendants as stoker at £10 a raonth. The defence was that Donovan had neither been discharged, nor hqd he re ceived ndtipe'tp quit the service. A good deal of evidence, somewhat conflicting was introduced, aud several points of Jaw raised by Mr Tyler, to which Mr Cooper replied. —His Worship commented on these points and reserved his decision.

THIS DA.V,

His Worship, having duly weighed the evidence and points of lawiu the above case, was of opinion that the evidence wasinfavour of defendants, aud gave judgment accord ingly, with costs. Harris v. Kelly.—Claim £17 16s, breach of warranty. Mr Cooper for plaintiff, and Mr S. Hesketh for defendant.—This was a claim brought by Mr C. A. Harris for breach of warranty in respect of a pony and har ness delivered at the whart on behalf of Wm. Kelly.—Christopher Attwell Harris, timber merchant, deposed that on the 18th April last he purchased, under agreement, a pony, buggy, and harness of Mr Wm. Kelly (copy of agreement produced). The original agreement- was stamped, and signed by Mr Kelly, and still in his possession. He agreed to give £85 for the two ponies, buggy, aud harness. Agreed to buy them on defendant's representation. Did not see them until they reached Auck land. They weie to be delivered by defen dant without any instruction as to the mode of conveyance from Tauranga harbour. He subsequently paid to Mr Kinlock £6 6s for setting tho ponies right. He also paid for the keep of the ponies, and a man to look after them. Paid altogether, £12 16s. Could not use one of the ponies for three weeks after arrival. The harness was not new, but patched in several places. He considered the loss on the harness £5.— Cross-examined by Mr Hesketh : Did not tell Mr Kelly to put them on board a steamer. The agreement was simply " Send them' to me.V He might have sent theji by land or by water, 'ihatwas Mr Kelly's busiuess. He might have said, (. When shipped, tele graph to my man."—Mi: Cooper said, [that in order to save time, ' the harness I was to he new and the ponies' sound.

They were not so. They were second hand.—Mr S. Hesketh said as soon as they changed hands they became second ■hand, although as good as new.—Mr Harris : In this case I went out of my usual way of doing business, aud bought a " pig in a poke." (Laughter.)—To Mr Hesketh : The ponies were left in Mr Crowther's charge by his, plaintiff's instructions. The ponies had been gradually improving, and were now "in a satisfactory condition.— Edward Kinlock, Veterinary Surgeon, deposed to attending oue of the ponies in Mr Crowther's stables. The pony was very ill with congestion of the bowels. Gave the necessary medicine, but as the pain did not cease, he said to Davy Stafford, "this pony has been injured." He subse quently found that the heart was much affected, which convinced him that the animal had been injured, or suddenly taken from grass and put upon hard feed. He was paid by Mr Harris, £6 6s.

BOARD OF EDUCATION.

The ordinary meeting of the members of the Board of Education was held this after noon in the offices, Wyndham-street. Present: Mr McCosh Clark in the chair, Colonel Haul tain, Messrs. Peacock (Mayor), May, Luke, Moat, Prime, ami O'Sullivau Inspector of schools. I ACCOUNTS. " TheiTreasurer's accounts were ordered to be laid on the table. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE'S RErORT. The committee reconimeuded the accept anceof the folio wingtenders :*Kaukapakapa, Mr Henry P. Kavanagh, £400, for erection of school house in that district; Whangarei Heads, Mr Alex. McKenzie,? £120, for alterations and additions to teachers' dwell iug. They also recommend that the school buildings of Hikutuia and Pukekohe East be erected forthwith. REPORTS. It was resolved that the reports of the Girl's High School ha drawn up iv the manner recommended by the Inspector. Mr Heath also reported that certain altera tions were required at the High School, the cost of which according to Mr Allwright's estimation was £40. Received. CAMBRIDGE WEST. An application was received from the District of Cambridge West, stating that an extra school building was very much wanted in that neighbourhood. There were about 30 children who could not attend any school without great inconvenience. Mr O'Sullivau said the children had over three miles to go iv order to attend the nearest school, which was not to be ex pected. Mr Peacock asked if this was the first of the more urgent cases, he thought the most necessitous case should be picked out and attended to as soon as funds were avail able. He would move "That tho com mittee inspect the more urgent cases and report thereon.'' Col. Haultain seconded, and it was carried. HAMILTON EAST. Aii application was received for a school building iv this district, children 20. . Mr Peacock thought that a good-sized room might be found sufficiently largo to accommodate tho children. Mr. O'Sullivau thought one of the most influential settlers might give the use of an outbuilding. The settlers were much scat tered. The Secretary said the settlers had con sented to contribute £10 towards a building. It was agreed, on the motion of the iY'ayor, to make enquiry for a suitable place for holding the school. TENDERS. Six tenders were received for the school building at Hamilton East, aud Mr All wright recommended that the lowest, .-ClliO, should be accepted. The highest tender was £620. Particulars were not mentioned as the matter was allowed to stand over. APPLICATIONS. A considerable number of applications for school buildings aud teachers' houses was deferred. TIMATE. A report was received from the committee of this district to the cil'ect that Mr Wilson had made an offer of 144 acres of land at £2 per aero; also, a site of 116 acres for £150, as a suitable site for a new school. The committee recommended the purchase of the larger section. The present school, it was stated, was ova reserve belonging to the Board, but iv a swampy situation. It was resolved that the recommendation of the local committee be declined, but that permission be asked for the removal of the school from tho reserve across Mr Wilson's land to a more eligible site. ESTIMATES AND RETURNS. The estimates of incomes and expendi tures aud returns of school committees were brought and ordered to be laid on the table.

Jealousy and Suicide.

» [united tress association.]

DUNEDIN, this day,

A case of suicide by poisonipg occurred in town yesterday afternoon. The victim being an old pensioner, aged 57, named William Esbord. During the past few days he had been drinking, and yesterday he procured from the shop of Mr. Neal and bought some poison, saying he wished to destroy rati, after taking tho poison he was brought to the hospital and died in an hour aud a-half after his admission. He rdceived his last remittance only about a week ago, and some time since was separated from his wife. From statements he made in tho hospital it appears he was jealous of her.

Civil Cases.

The following cases are set down in tie cause list for hearing during the civil sit tings of the Supreme Court which- com mence on Monday next, viz. : — Edward Drink water, Thomas Smart, and Margaret Craw versus John Thomas Knight —action to obtain rendering of partnership accounts.

Alexander Lyon versus Robert Willis tho younger — alleged seduction of plaintiff's daughter ; damages being laid at £150.

Henry Edwin Webb v. Edwin Mortimer Edgecumbe—alleged libel. Wm. Adolphus Waterman, and Sarah Waterman (his wife) v. Samuel Davenport, William Mather Calvert, and Florence Maud Mary Calvert (his wife)—alleged libel. We understand that this case has been withdrawn.

"PARTIAL TRUTH IS A CAPITAL SOURCE OF ERROR."

(Tothe Editor.)

Slß,—Referring to a Council meeting in Parnell styled in yours of January Cth as "A Disgraceful Scene," that it 'was "a disgraceful sceue " I fully endorse. It was so, in more senses than one. Your report gives it a sense which must be refreshing and exhilarating to some, but as this some are not all the burgesses ot Parnell, the whole of the proceedings should have been repoited, or none. As it stands it is only "partial truth." I ask,,why did not the reporter report the apology of Mr McKenzie for coming to the meeting, as it had been his intention not to have come, but know ing Mr Melton's motions for the publication of the annual statement of affairs, and also that the doings of certain officers were to be questioned, he had therefore come to defend them. He did so, but how ? By using only " partial truths." He said it was not necessary, inasmuch as a statement was on the table. Sir, I enclose a balance-sheet referred to by Messrs McKenzie and Clarke. If you can find any liabilities on it, no one else can. I have said before it was " a disgraceful scene" to see Coun cillors resorting to petty "half truths" to blind the Burgesses, 1 ascribe to the un business manner of Council proceedings that we arc in debt at this present time. Why burke any attempt at giving light to the Burgesses ? And why should a majority of the Council love darkness? But to the "balance-sheet" business. Again, the miserable "half truth" only is reported, namely: "An amendment advising that vouchers should be laid on the table." It was put and carried. Why did he not report that the Town Clerk in obedience to to orders from the majority placed on the table "an old folio book of vouchers," which I had used when in office, evideutly intended for the delectation of those Burgesses who could spare a month or two to do the work of auditing themselves. Such was the practical answer given to Councillor Melton's reading of the clause in the Act, requiring tne balance-sheet to be published. To the Burgesses I would say, don't credit me for anything I have said; but come to the office aiid examine for youselves whether such a way of doing business does not constitute "a disgraceful scene."—l am yours, &c, J. B. Strange.

[Our (reporter states that the mythi cal apology of Councillor McKenzie had no reality at the meeting, so far as he is aware, and must have originated iv the vivid fancy of out venerable correspondent. It was also none of bis business^ to make an examination relative' to: the charactei-fof the vouchers laid on the table by the Town Clerk; If Mr Strange'is speaking by the book when he says it would take a month or two to go through them, our reporter shewed his wisdom in not extending his researches beyond the covers. J

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 1880.



"Wanted. ~V^s/"ANTED, a good Bootmaker; must t t be able to fit up his own lasts.—M. 11. Keesing, Onehunga. ■\\7 ANTED, a first-class Cook for V* Restaurant in town,—J. F. Stewart, High-street and Vulcan Lane. WANTED, a aood Plain Cook anil Laundress. References necessary.— Mrs Pounds, Epsom, or Union Bank, Quyeii street. WANTED, a General Servant for a small family.—Mrs Palmer, Carleton Road, Seafleki View. WANTED, a Servant Girl abouflc or 17 years of age.—Mrs William Rosser, Norfolk-street, Ponsonby, at once. WANTED, Book-keeper ; a person able to keep a tradesman's books.—Apply, by letter.'stating salary required and references, to " Book-keeper," this office. ANTED" KNOWN, Doubie^width Flannel for Babies' Squares, Gauzo Flannel for Invalids. Gauze Cashmere Shirts, Silk Shirts. Socks and Hose.—J. M. McLachlan. WAN TED, Housemaid for Hotel (town); also for Northern Wairoa.—E. Henry's Registry, Shortland-street. WANTED Known, Fresh Bargaius. Be in time.—W. H. Dampier. WANTED, a Competent Waiter.—F. Waters. Confectioner, Queen street. WANTED, a Female Servant -MrsW. H. Hazard, Gunmaker, Queen-street, ANTEbTagood Shearer ; 23s pe7loo and found.—Apply Star Office. WAN TED, a pood General Servant.— Apply at the Provincial Hotel, Princes street. WANTED, a respectable Youth ; must be able to milk and drive.—Apply at once to Montague's Fancy Bazaar. WANTED, General Servants (town, Parnell, Remuera, North Shore, I-'on sonby, Tnurango, Bay of Islands).—E. Henry's Registry, Shortland-street. X\T ANTED, some strong young Girls » t for the country.—E, Henry's Registry, Shortland street. ""ANTED, Circular Saw Hand, BuT lock Driver used to drawing logß, and Twenty Men for mill and bush. Passage per ' Oregon'—James S. Gibbons.Otawa Saw-mills, Wa uku. WANTED, a good Eight-roomed House near Queen street.—Hobson House, Hob s sn-street. WANTED io Let, Two-rooms in Newton, auitablo for a middle aged couple.—For address, apply to Mr Holmes, Post oillce, Synionds-alreor,. WANTED, by a thorouchly steady Man, a Situation as Cook; ilvo years' character from la&t place; country preferred.— Address J.H.. Star Office. WANTED to Let, Bedroom, Furnished; also, Hcriroom and Sitting-room, fur nished.—Apply office of this paper. WANTED, an Agency, or as Sales man, by a gentleman accustomed to tho solicitations of orders.—Address, "B:G." WANTED, a good Housemaid for country (wages, los), at once.—Mra Elsrooro's Registry, Shortlaud-stroet. Itvnua VXTANTED to Sell, really good Second- T T hand Buggies: single or double boodod or open also, two First-Class Phaotons (now), a Crowthor'B Victoria Stables. WANTED, a Situation, by a young Man, in a Grocery or General Store ; is agood Book-koeporand thoroughly understands the business. Best references. — Address, "U. 5.." Evening Star Office, Auckland. ANTED _KNOWN~tho —Auckland Timber Company (Limited) havo on hand largo Stocks of Building Materials. Their New and J-liuh-clusr* Machinery and improved facilities onufolo them toprodnco tho best quality at lowest prices. Mill and Manufactory, op posite tho Gas Works; Head oflico, Cuatom honse-strcot. \\J ANTED KNOWN, that Atkinson, v V McColl and Co. havo opened a Branch Storo of the Nowmarkct Knamel Paint and Varhish Works in Wellesley-street, opposito Lovett's, Draper, where retail orders will bo supplied and wholesale orders taken. Paints or Varnish supplied by them arc guaranteed to stand this cIimate.—ATKINSON. McCOLL & CO., Wellcsley-strcbt, Auckland. Manufactory: Newmarket, Auckland. VVTOBKING MEN.—Plenty ot Good VT Tea, Is Cd por lb, at F. llewin and Brother's ; a gond Sugar for id; nice, 2Jd; Pigs' Jowls, id por lb ; Cornllour. Od ; Jams, ICB (beat brand), only 7d per tin; Orange Marmalade, 8d; California Honey. 21b tins, la 3d; Nuts for Christuius, 9d por lb; Christmas Candlos in great vAiiety ; Champion Bloater Paste. Cd ppr tin; Cod Roes, Bd. Also a Dolieious Relish for Breakfast, is per tin. All at F. ilewin and Brother's, Queen-street. \%T A N T E D KNOWN. TO TRaDKSMKN, mechanics, AND OTHERS. Money Advanced in Sums of £2 to £50 on personal jocurity, ro-paynble by weekly Instal ments, at L. H. NEUMEGEN, Auckland Loan Office, IGS O.uoen St.. oouoslto Savings Bank. TXTANTED KNOWN, Kauri Timber TT (all sizes), free from worm or dead and discoloured sap. supplied at town prices. Cart ago free. Building orders of 5,000 feet and upwards filled ut wholesale prlcos.— E. Gibbons and Co. \ANTKD known, that E. Carr has re movodtohis Now Yard Customhouse, Btreot West, juat opposite tho end of Hobson atreot, and being desirous of clearing oil his present stock, will continuo tho saH at low ratos for tho next fourtoen days; a. fow job lots left. TV T ANTED KNOWN, that D. GOLDn£ V V Timber Morchant, has Removed to his New Premises, Lowor Albert-street, opposito tho Dock. Having erected Largo Sheds tho Timber will bo always under cover, bo that tho publio will bo supplied with Seasoned Timber at tho lowcßt prices. Board Timber always in Stock, also Hardwood Timber for Whool wrights WANTED, the Travelling Public to and from Waikato to know that Mr. J. DILLON, of tho Railway Hotel, Mercer, will continuo to keep the Table d Hoto on, and hopes to soo tis many now faces as there are old ones stepping across to rcfreah tho inward man. 'J hero is plenty of timo; tho train stops 20 mins. Table ready on arrival ot all trains; no delay Quality of liquors has never boen disputed.—J. Dillon, Railway Hotel, Mercer. BAILWAY LABOUKKU Wo can employ FIFTY additional Good Pick and Shovel Men at Honderson's Mill Tunnel and Kumco. TAYLOR & DANAHER, Wuitakorel Contract. TOURIST Villa. Wanted Kuown, that Mrs M. J. Hick hasopenodaTou-ist Villa, at Wharf-street, Tauranga, where Gentlemen, Tourists, and Private families will moot with comfort and civility. MARY J. HICK. Proprietorets. Tauranga, December. 17.1879 for Sale. JTIOE, SALE, good Millinery Business in 87 Queon-stroet. Auckland.—Wm. McArthur Wid Co., Warehousemen. JjlOR SALE, a Six-roomed Cottage in F Sale-streot (five minutes' walk from Union Bank), with ecullory and a quarter of an aero of fruit garden attached, having double fron tages. Will bo sold separately or together. Size, GO x 200.—Apply on tho promises im mediately. AIZEI MAIZE ! MAIZE I—soo bags Callfornian Maize, DUTY FREE.—W. S. LAURIE. 7, Wyndham-street. FOR SALE, a Lathe; £4 10s.—Bell aud Gemmell, corner Wyndham and Albert streets. /TOOD CHANCE for Working Man.— V3T For Sale, Six-roomed Houso, scullery and workshop, large garden planted with fruit trees in full baring.—C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. jr» _ 4\ to £1,000 LFNT, on Building society SiiiJL" principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers. Morlgages and Loans negotiated. Sco List of Propertioß for Sale on Ith page.— C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane.— Seven per cent, allowed on nionoyjdeposited for investment KnOB SALE (cheap), the Lease for three I" or flvo years of the Photographiu Gallory lately In tho occupation ot tho lato W. H. Rood, situated in Brown-sirect, Grahamstown.—S. Vale, Shortland-street, Auckland. XT 1 AfiO" —,<**tty House, oven »O*DU looking tho Domain, with Allotment 6Gf t. x IGOf t. Tho Houso is litted with gas, tanks, &c, and will be sold on easy terms.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. ».» ACHES ><t filmell, wj+h small Cotta«o, O Stable, Sheds, &c, suitable for a ro-sidonco or for nursory grounds. Tho lease for B2 years, at £10 uer annum, will be sold cheap.—S. Vaile, Laud and Houso Agent, Shortland-street. B'uTIDING ALLOTMENT"for Sale. A capi tal Building Allotment in Nelson-street, near the water. This valuable allotment will bo sold cheap for cash.—S. Vaile, Houso and Lai-d Agent, Shortland-street ! jpa fuT.— HANDY LITTLE KARM of 21 'acres ~OUO fenced and subdivided, Bto 10 acres grass, small Orchard, remainder fern. House of i rooms and scullery. Terms, £100 cash, balance as agroed.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agont, Shortland-street £>>Kr\-— IvYBER PASS. Allotment 50 x 100 ft HJZiO\J _g. vaile House and Land Agont Shortland-Btreet; ACRttS.— for Sale (Cheap), nearly 5 acres, fenced, sub-divided and in grass,; and orchard, with cottage, stable, cowshed, &c. Only half an hour's walk from Queen-strcot — S. Vaile, Land and Houso Agent, Shortland-st. o a AA.—Substantially built House Of six rooms, *wu with detachol wash-house, wood house, well, tank, &c.; allotment 30 x 136 feet, situated In a principal street; 15 minutes from Post-office—S. Vaile, Houso and Land Agont, Shortland-'trcot. ITIOK SALE, a Superior Family Kesi- JC donee, containing 15 rooms, largo Orchard and Ornamental Flower Garden, together with 37 acres mostly Kich Volcanic Soil, in a favour ite and fashionable suburb. D. ii. ORCHARD, Estate and Land Agent, . 18, Insurance Buildings. HOTEL PROPERTY, TOLOGA BAY EAST COAST. FOR SALE (CAPITAL INVESTMENT). The FERRY HOTEL at Tologa Bay, 30 miles from Gisborne, on the road to tho East Capo, together with the Lease of Two PaddocKs ot 17 acres (nine years to run), at a ground rent of £5 a-year on y. Also, the Houtoho'd Furniture iv the Hotel. The Stocs to bo taken at a valua tion. A portion of the purchase-money wijl betaken on approved bills. ■ For fuller particulars apply to Mr C. Wllliam s»n, Ebtate Auc.nt, Vulcun Lane, or to H. X; Webb, Gisborne.



Publications. B RETT'S i AUCKLAND ALMANAC AND PROVINCIAL HANDBOOK fok ISSO IS NO W READ Y. It contains : PORTRAITS OF HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR.AND AUCKLAND PUBLIC MEN THE MAORIS-Theih Condition and Myth ology NEW ZEALAND-Population, Revenue, Religions, Conjugal Condition, &c, &c. AUCKLAND PKOVINCIAL DISTRICT-Its Settlements, Vegetation, Climate, Trade, Schools, Lands, &c. tourists' guide to the hot lakes THE WaIKATO-An Account of Leaping Estatks •l he property tax and mode of assess- MENT ELECTOR*L BILLS, New Customs Tariff and other Acts of the Session of 1579 .Land Aot of 1879, with Table of all Auck land Waste Lands Open for Selection notes on goldfields, timber, and coal TRADES Postal and Telegraph Guides, Suez and San Francisco Mails, Railway and Coach Time Tables, &c, &c, &c. PRICE: ONE SHILLING. To be obtained at Star Office, Wyndham street, and all Stationers. Drapery. /^LEAKING ryj r Q ALE OH" DRESS MATERIALS, SILKS, DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. JBL. Atkins FINDS IT an imperative necepslty to hold a CHEAP, GENUINE, CLEAKING-OUT CASH SALE OF HIS STOCK OF DR A P X It V AN!) i A \j L O T II I N G. A very largo over stock (upwards of four thousand pounds worth) of DRESS MATERIALS BLACK AND COLOURED SILKS IRISH POPLINS, Etc., Will bo ofl'ored at a REDUCTION OF 20 to 50 PER CENT. Upwards ot four thousand pounds worth of CLOTHING TWEEDS SHIRTS AND OUTFITTING, AT A DEDUCTION OF 15jTO 25 PER CENT. MANCHESTER GOODS, 10 to 15 PER CENT. REDUCTION. FANCY GOODS, HOSIERY, ETC., AT RKDUCKD PRICES. Tho object of this Sale is to clear out a very large surplus Slock of DRESS MATERIALS, but tomako it a Genuine Cheap Sale. LARGE REDUCTIONS will bo mado in all DEPARTMENTS. H A T! X ' N s ' VTT" ELLESLEY HOUSE. NEW TVVEEDSI NEW TWEEDS I NEW COATINGS 1 ' NEW COATINGS • A. LOVETT Begs to announce to bis customers and tho pub 110 tbat he haß now oponed his FIKST SHIP MENT of SPRING and SUMMER TWEEDS COATINGS. &c. THE BEST STOCK IN AUCKL A.NDITO CHOOSE FROM. Tailors supplied at tho lowest trade prices. Tailors' Trimmings of all kinds. Just Opened, A Fresh Assortment of Gentlemen's Scarfs, Ties, Collars. Braces. Bolts, Hats, Shirts, Gloves, Umbrollas, Hosiery, &o. A. LOVETT, Tailor. WoollenJ Draper. and.Outfitteb Wellesloy-street. To Let. TO LET. a large Unfurnished Room, with a Firoplaco ; a good view of harbour. —Apply at tho back of Lamb's ofllce. Fort-street. TO LET, that Six-roomed House at Parnell, now occupied by Mr Manning.— Jobn Buchanan, Shortland-street. mo LET, Stables lately rented by Mr I. Crowther.—M. O'Connor, Paciflo Hotel, 23G. Queen-atreet. TO LET, a Comfortable Five-roomed House, situated in tho Valley Ropd, Mount Eden district.—Apply at Mr Allan's Store, Valley Road. _Ll the half of a Double-storied Honso on tho Sea Front; two minutes walk from the Victoria Wharf.—Apply at this Office. "\rO~RTH SHORE.—To Let, an Excellent _Ll Slx-roomod Furnished House.—Apply Somorflold and Lock, Quoon-streot; or R. and R. Dudor, Dcvonport. Ranges, Ovens, &c. OEE_ HERBERT H. SMITH'S COLLECTION OP OVENS, RANGES, STOVES, &C, ESPECIALLY THE NEW ZEALAND ECLIPSE COTTAGE' STOVE. It requires no fitting, can bo used as either open or closed, is economical, and made to burn tho New Zealand Coal and Coke, and is all wrought iron, so that it will not break or crack. A large number of the most influential persons in Auckland bave them in use. all of which havo given the greatest satisfaction. (See Illustrated Price Catalogue with Testimonials, gratis.) CAUTION.—Having heard from several country settlers that inferior Ovens are being sold by country storekeepers as my Ovens, I beg to state that all of my Ranges, Stoves, Portable Ovens, Side Ovens, PorUb'e Boilers, Ships' Stoves, Colonial Ovens, &c, have my name on he ventilator, thus: S /hm. smithS « % \AUCKLAND J I and are guaranteed to last from 5 to 20 years according to the size and price, and then can be repaired. There are over 5000 of my Ovens an 1 Kanges in use, some Ovenß 9.years, and all have given the greatoat satisfaction. Testimonial. Mr H. H. Smith.—Dear Sir,—ln reply to your inquiries regarding the New Zealand Eclipse Cottage Range I have had from you, I have pleasure in informing you that it has given entire satisfaction. It requires very little coal, and is indeed in every way ecpial to tho recom mendations you gave me of it.—Truly yours, F. A. 'IWIMANE. Grafton Road, November 1,1870. Ovens, Kanges, and Staves, &c, sold on the DSfkrrhd Payment system. Weekly pay ments taken. » HERBERT H. SMITH, Auckland Iron Works, Durham-Btrcet West i BEWARE OF IMITATIONS.



Municipal Notices. [piTY OF AUCKLAND. NOTICE is hereby given that, during Repairs, ! &c„ Vehicle Traffic is closed in CHAPEL I STRTtKT between Wfxt.ksi.ex- and Victoria | Streets until further notice. P. A. PHILIP?, Town Clerk. I Town Clerk's Office, | 9th January, ISBO. Public Notices. AUCKLAND HARBOUR HOARD. Harbour Board Office, January 3,1550, Applications wiil be received at this Office until TUESDAY, the 13th inst., at noon, for the Appointments of Harbour Pilotand V.'harflnger. Salary at the rate of £259 per annum. Third Clerk and Messemrer. Salary at the rate of £10 per annum. Application to be made in writing, addressed to the Chairman, and endorsed respectively, " Application for Harbour Pilot," or " Application for Third Clerk." D. H. McKENZIH1, Chairman. ~\IT R HEN It V ROW E, TEACHER OF MUSIC, Somkrset Place, Howe-street. TAS. AII X E W & CO. tl Reg to inform their friends who gave Commissions for Paintings that they are Now Heady, and will be delivered on presonlatioa of rocoipt of payment.-231. Queen-street. W" O T I O E. On and after MONDAY, the. 12th instant, the City Bullet Dining Rooms will bo Ci.OSioD at 7.30 p.m. overy Evening (Saturdays and Holidays excepted). TIIOS. McEWIN, Proprietor. T^T O T I C E . M R. T. TRAFF OR D, Surgeon Dentist, Desires to inform his patients that having re turned from his holiday trip he may be consulted as usual. MR. W. J. HILL, Solicitor and Notary, has resumed his. Practice at No. 36, Shortland-street.—Auckland, Bth January, 1880. UN lON BE AC a~GOLD MINING COMfANY (LIMITED). Noti.cc is hereby given that at a Meeting of the Directors, held this day, a Call (the Bth) of One Shilling per Share was made, payable to the Secretary, at the Office of the Company. No. 21, Insurance Huildingj,Aucklaud,on FRIDAY, the 30th January, 18S0. J. FRIAK CLARKE, Secretary. Auckland, January 8,18801 PKO. ERASER will remain in Auck land until SATURDAY, January 17th. Hours and Terms as usual. Aladame Eraser will meet hor Phonetic Short hand Pupils on Thursday and Monday, Bth and 12th. New students invited. Terms, per quarter, 12 lessons, 30a. Private lessons In Anatomy, Physiology, &<o., time aud terms as arranged. THOROUGH OF ONEHUNGA. ELECTION OF COUNCILLOR. " The Regulation ov Local Elections Act, 187 G." There being but ono Candidate nominated for the office of Councillor at the above Flection to fill ih> extraordinary vacancy existing in the Jiorough Council of unchunga, I hereby declare JonN Noakes (the person so nominated) to be duly elected. Uivnn under my hand, at Onehunga. this Bth day of January, 1850. WILLIAM G. P. O'CALUGHAN, Returning officer. \TOTICE TO CLIENTS. I hc.vc Removed my Ofllce3 to Queen-street, next Colonial Bank. E. A. MACKECHNIE, Solicitor. IMPORTED GERMAN CANARY BIRDS, Jx 'Tarakua,' from Sydney. C HOICK SELKCTKD SINGERS. Kvory Bird in a separate cage. Sold at Reasonable Pricks. All Birdssold have given great satisfaction to the'r buyers. They will be on exhibition and for sale only for a few more days. Place of sale is Queen street, two doors fcc.'ow the "Herald" Oflico. MONEY received through the Post (£3los) in blank envelope. The name of the person remitting it is required by Jobn James, Shortland-street. T> J. DAVIDSON, lias much pleasure X\l# in announcing that ho is prepared to quit, at a considerable reduction on his present prices, all his very valuable Stock of Choice Australian Wines, greater portion of which are "All .Hound the World" Wines. Those Wines have stool the test, of travelling to and from Europe, thus tho name "All Round the World. Red : Hhlraz, Muscatel, Frontiunal, Hermitage. White: Hock, Santcrne, Vordeilho, Reieliug, Madeira, Malaga rfU) enumerate in cxtenso the many I„ beauties of tho Wilcox and white Cabinet Organ would require a somewhat hngthly catalogue. Their world wide popularity and large sale, together with the opinions ol the most exacting critics from tho most reliable testimony to thoir admitted pre-eminence. SOLE AGENCY FOR AUCKLAND : THK AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE 71, Queen-street. TO MANUFACTURERSand OTHERS. —The adve'tiser. who has a thorough knowledge of commercial pursuits, deairea a Partnership in an established busineso, with ISSOO capital »n<l services; must be open to investiga tion.—Address, by letter, "Alpha," Star Office. L~AE>iES' Best Kid Boots, flowered fronts, 7s, 7a Cd.—Mrs Whitehead, Milliner, N ewton. UCKLAND SEED AND FRUIT DEPOT. TO THE PUBLIC. STRAWBERRIES and CREAM twice daily. Cream Al, and Strawberries overy berry a speci men In itself. ROBKRT BRBWIN. TOYS! TOYS! TOYSI FUR NEW YEAR GIFTS. J. WILLIAMS Will havo a Now Shipmont of Splendid Toys in the Market THIS EVENING. Come one, come all, and look at these Toys boforc you make your pure liases. J. WILLIAMS, Market (Queen-street Entrance). TVT R. ALLAN Begs to Inform the inhabitants of Monnt Eden Valley and District that ho has opened those centrally situated Promisos in tlio Valley Road, Mount Eden, as a Grocery and General Store, and, as all articles will bo of beat quality and EOld at town prices, he hopes to secure a fair sharo of patronage.—N.B.-Agont for the Auck and Evening Star m. H E HOLIDAYS. J, Wiseman, 113, Queon-streot, has opened out an Excellent Collection of Ladies* and Gonts' Whips suitable for presents. J.W. has a Choice Assortment of Ladies' and Girls" Saddles, Bridles, Broast Plates, Martin gales, &c. Also, Kacing and Light Stceplechaso Saddles, Bridles, Spurs, Horso Clothing, and every other requisite. T MURRAY MOORE, M.D., Edin., *V • M.R.C.S., Kng„ attends daily for consul tation at J. A. Pond's, Homoeopathic Pharmecy, from 11 am. tol p.m. OPENED this day, ex ■ Kingnrooma, s.s., some Pretty New Goods for Christmas in tho China and Glass Department.—Edward Lewis. W. C. D ENNES ' THESGREAT MACHINE IMPORTER, IS NOBODY'S AGENT 1 mports Direct the following Machines Singer, Genuine Arm and Platform Frister & Ros3uian Princess of Wales Werthcim Home Companion, tho New Vv heeler & Wilson Homo Shuttle Co.'s JSow Grover & Baker latest and best Domestic Howe-A., B, and C. And Other Good Makers, All of which are for Sale on Weekly Payments of 2/6. Oije Month's Free Trial, with option of changing without loss. Unlimited instruction at purchaser's house by Ihe best Machinist hi tho Colony. Machines kept in order twelve months free of charge. These are some of the advantages of Pur chasing at tho GREAT DEPOT, QUEEN-STREET. Personal. WANTED, TfUviD Mitchell, passen ger per ' Adamant,' to call on Messrs Brown,.Barrett and Co., Elliott street.



O ABTO R -J — X PROGRAMME (JJINIQUY'S ' i?CTURKS. Ihe following; in tho Progrannhb. be delivered t.y Pastor Ohlniquy at Pictures to CHORAL H A■ . ', During the Were: t ' TO-NIGHT (FRIDAY), Subieot: "Why I have left tho Church ot Rome with 25,000 of my Countrymen." Doors will bo open at, 7 o'clock ; lecture wi 1 commence at 7.30. Admission only by Tickets. Krout Seats and Gallery, Is Gd; body of the Hall, Is. Tickets may bo had at tho "Free Press" Office; Mr E. Waters, Confectioner, Queen-street; Mr S. Brown, Victoria-street West; J. Seabrook, Victona-ntreet East; Mr A. W. Gladding, Grocer, Symonds-street. Members of the Committee will be in attend ance at the Hall to supply tickets before the doors open. Ecclesiastical. ,CI T. LUKE'S PRESBYTERIAN H CaUBCH, Remuera.-PastorChlniquy will Preach in the. above Chutch on Sabbath, the l'.tli instant, nt 11 a.m, i ; Education. ORAL TRAINING SCHOOL, Ka rangahape Road, conducted by Mr T. H. Siiith.—School duties begin on Monday, the 12th of January. Tho studies include all that is required for the Civil Service. The Scriptures road daily. UPEKIOR SCHOOL, Hobson-street (CarltonAcademy). Scholastic Duties will bere3umed on MONDAY Januury 12th, 18wO. Terniß : £1 Is quarterly, in advance.—Charles B. Andrew. T. MATTHEW'S DAY-SCHOOL, Hobson street.—The Pupils of tho above will Re-assemble in the School-room on MON DAY, January 12.1880— E. C. Tapper. (IHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR J SCHOOL PARNELL. Quarter Days:—January 27th, April 12th, July sth, and September 27th, JAMBS ADAMS, 8.A., Head Master. THK Misses Grays' Seminary, Hobson street (opposito St. Matthew's Church). 1 School Duties will be resumed on MONDAY, January 12.—N.lt.—Music. French. Drawing, Wax and Wool Flowers. I'lain and Fancy Work taught if required. Terms-Quarterly in ad vance. MISS GEAY'S Evening Class for Young Ladicn Re opened on MONDAY, January 0, Ilobson-street. THE M isses Banks's School will lie-open Monday, January 12. Lessons in Music, French, Drawing, and War V lowers, if re quired.— Crolmley House, Vincent Lane. RS'REVITT, Teacher of fcinsins, Pianoforte, and Harmonium, Grafton i Road, nrar the Choral Hall, begs to inform her ■ pupils that she Resumes Lessens on Monday, . January 12. MONSIEUR EDOUARI) FRANCOIS CALON, ; PROFESSOR OF MUSIC, ; Begs to intimate that, in accordance with the expressed wishes of a few Ladles of Auckland, ' he is about to commence the practice of his pro -1 fession here, and is now prepared to attend pupils at their own residences. Monsieur Calon holds the highest testimonials as to his ability and success as a Teacher in Australia and else "here, and feels confident that parents and f.uardlans who may place ■ pupils under his tuition will bo thoroughly satis , lied with their prog -es3. For terms and full particulars, apply to Mr ■ Newton Fairs Booksellers. Queen-street; The I Auckland Music Warehouse, or at Messrs • Hoffman and laons. N.B.—Schools atte.vj>bu to. R? B A L L A N C E, Organist of St. Paul's Cathedrai, Will give Lessons in Mupic and Singing, with Piano, Harmoniom, or Organ. Schools at tended; also, pupils (t their own residences. For terms aptly t loucestcr House, Grafton Road. Volunteer Notices. ; Y ICTOEIA RIFLES, A.R.V. Riflo Practice will be held a; Mount Kden Range TO-MORROW (Saturday), at. 2 o'clock sharp. Infantry Members of N.Z.R.A. aro invited to participate. 1 Twenty rounds. JA9. DKRROM, Major. January 9,1880. Gazette in Bankruptcy. IN THE SUPREME COURTOF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of "The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," "The Debtors and Creditors 1 Act Amendment Act, 1878," and of tho Bankruptcy of George Buchanan, of ! Panmure, in the Provincial District of Auckland, Master Mariner, lato Hotel keeper, a Debtor. Notice is hereby piven that it is the intention j of the said George Buchanan, to apply to this ' Honourable Coartsitting in Bankruptcy at i Auckland on WEDNESDAY, tho twenty-first day ot January instant, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, or as soon thereafter as counsel caii be heard iv that behalf, that an order of im ' mediate discharge be granted to him undor tho ' provisions of the 179 th Section of " The ' Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876." ; Dated at Auckland, this 9th day of January, ISSO. RUSSELL & DEVORE. Solicitors of tho said Debtor. &&__■ IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND. NORTHKRN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," "The Debtors and Creditors Act Amendment Act, 1878,' and of the Bankruptcy of James Jenkins, of Vio toria-street, in tho City of Auckland, Carpenter, a Debtor. It is hereby notified that at a First Meeting of tho Creditors of tbe said James Jenkins, held this day, in the Buildings of the Supremo Court house, Anokland, at tho hour of twelve o'clock noon, Thomas Macflkrlane, Fsquire. of Auck land, Certificated Acoountant in Hankruptey, was elected Creditors' Trustee of tho property of the said Debtor; and tbat the said l homaa Macffarlane has intimated to the Registrar, in writing, his acceptance of the said Trusteeship. Dated at Auckland this 9th day of January, 1880. H. WILLIAMSON, Deputy-Registrar. Connell& Cooper, Vulcan Lane, Auckland, Solicitors for Debtor. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter ot "The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1576," and " Tho Debtors and Credi tors Act Amendment Act, 1878," and of the Bankruptcy of William Henry Drew, aDeotor. Notice is hereby given that it is the inten tion ot tho said William Henry Drew to make application to this Honourable Court, on WED NESDAY, the 21st day of January instant, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, or as soon therea'ter as counsel can be heard in that behalf, that an Order of immediate Discharge may bo granted to him under the 182 nd section of " The Debtors and Creditors Act,81876." Dated, at Auckland, this 9th day of January, 1880. A. BROCK, Solioitor for the Debtor, Shortland-street, Auckland. Board ana Residence. SUPERIOR Board and Residence jwith Xl respectable family; few minutes' walk from iunction of Grey and Quspu streets. Va cancy for one gentleman ordoublo roo.-u for two friends. Bath-room, Hiano, &o. Torms mo derate ; references exchanged.—For address, apply Star Office. |_| ARBOUR VIEW IiOAKDING .UL HOUSE, Shortland - street. — Mrs. Cashel's. GOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL HOBSON-STREKT Board and Lodging 20s por <slnsleroom)._2ss Railways- AUCKLAND AND OHAUPO RAIL WAY. WAIKATO RACES, JANUARY 8 and 9; 1880. Tickets at Single Rates, all Stations to Hamil ton, Rukuhia, and Qhaupo, issued on January 7th, Bth, and 9th, will be available to return up to and including MONDAY, January 12th. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. T7AIPARA RAILWAY. During the Month of January, the Train leav ing Riverhead at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, in connec tion with the Wairoa Boat, will run as usual. A. V. MACDONALD. General Manager. January 7,1880. TT AIPARA RAILWAY. ALTERATIONS IN THROUGH SERVICE, To come into operation on January 1,1879. The Train leavirg Riverhead on Tuesday, at 9 a.m., will be discontinued from the above elate. On WEDNESDAYS and FnIDAYS, every alternate week, a train in connection with the steamers from the North will leave HelensviUe for Riverhead not later than 3,30 p.m. A. V. MACDONALD. General Manager.



— QAMBKIDGE JOCKEY CLUB. SUMMER MEETINC^ .NOTICE. Acceptances,. Auckland - ° luth mstant, either Vi'£h 0T t0 Percival, January B,ISSO. .Hon. 'Sec. COOKSON'S CONSULTATION ON DUNEDIN CUP, Feb. 26,1350. 2000 AT £1 EACfT. First Horse , .. £80(1 >'ec3nd ilorse 100 Third Horse 200 Starters .200 Non-starters 400 £2000 ; Exchange, Is for cheques; two stamps for reply and result. Address: k. Cookson, Warner's Hotel, or Box ISO, Post Office, Cbristchurcli. , Tenders. mO BUILDERS. Tender' will bo received up to Nnon on MONDAY, the mth instant, for tho erection ot a Villa Residence at Elierslie. Plans &c. at our offices. amv. MAHONEY & SON, Architectf. T O BUILDERS. Tho timo for receiving tenders for Villa Residence nt Parmll, is extended to Noon on SATURDAY, the 17th iiptant. Plans &c. at our Offices. EDWARD MAHONEY AND PON, Arohitects. 'jM O CUN T R ACTORS. Tenders aro invited v n to noon on TU BSDAY, tho 13t/i instant, for the Erection and Comple tion of a Villa Residence a* Mount Eden. Plans and specification can be seen upon application. D. c. moqonald, Engineer and Architect, rp O B UILD ERa Tenders will bo received until noon of the Jflth instant for Additions to a Residence at Mangero. . R. REALS & SON, Architects. Meetings. EARLY CLOSING.—AII interested in the above movement are requested to ' meet at the Working Men's Club on FRIDAY. ; 9th, at 7.30! p.m. Art Unions. ART UNION (Br PItEMISSION). GO MEMBERS AT 10s. EACH. Tickets Reduced to 7s. 6d. Eaor ; NINE CHOICE PICTURKb IN SEVEN PRIZKS. Come and Sec Them and Judge for yourselves. F. WHITEHEAD, Tobacconist, Queen-street. Opposito Thistle Hotel. ; Conveyances. IW-ORTU SHORE AND WADE LINE ROYAL MAIL COACHES. Time Table: Leave the Flagstaff Hotel, North Shore every MONDAY, WKDNKSDAY, and FItiDAY on arrival of the 9 a.m. boat from Auckland calling at tho Lake, Lucas Creek, and Dairy Flat. * Leave Wade Hotel every TUESDAY THURS , DAY, and SATURDAY, at 0 a.m.,"or the , North Shore. FOR HlßE—Buggies of every description. Waggonettes, breaks arid Coaches, Ladies' and Gentlemen s Saddle Horses. Special Con veyances on hire for picnic parties to tho Lake and all parts of the Nortn, with or without : drivers. ; C. G. QUICK, ; Proprietor. CUTLER'S Remuera 'Bus leaves Remn era Daily at 8.30 a.m., 11.15 a.m., 2.30 p.m., 4.15 p.m.; leaves Auckland at 10 a.m., 12.30 cm,. 3,30 p.m., 5.15 p.m. JP LOW MA N'S COACH tImE • TABLE, Auckland and Onehunga :— From Auckland From Onehunga: 11 a.m. 9 a.m. 8 o.ro • 1.30 p.m. TIERNEY'S TIME-TABLE— • AUCKLAND AND WHAU. From Auckland i From Whan U a.m. 8 a.m. 1.30 p.m. 2.30 pjn. Saturday's Time: 1.30 p.m *. aj__, 'op.m. 5 n.i_. rriHE UNION LINE OF COACHES A BETWEEN TAURANGA AND ONINE MU'I'U. TAURANGA LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES Corner of Spuing and Grey-streets. (Opposite Spring Well llrevoery) % Tauranga. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Sadclto Horses Buggies, &c, for hire at tho above on reason able terms, for the Lakes orolsewhere. A First-class -Saddler Employed on tho Premises. Lowest possible charges, elegrams *yill rcceivo prompt attention. D. M. IT. BILL. Proprietor Auctions. TUESDAY, JANUARY 13. BOOKS! BOOKS! ENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANtfICA (New Edition). r|IHE Subscribers will i sc n a t the Mart, 11 o'cl6c?c rt"Stroot ' °" Tl'-'esday> 13th instant, at 400 VOLUMES of Assorted BOOKS. Also, The Firßt Nine Volumes of the New Edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica, with Oak Book-case. SAMUEL COCHEANE & SON, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, JANUARY 15. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, HAND SEWING MACHINE, GAS STOVE, GUN, REVOLVER, &C, &C, ' &c. At the Residence, Manukau Road, Parnell. rjIHE Subscribers have received instruc- JL tions from Mr J. N. Manning, to sell at his residence, Manukau Road, Parnell (opposiie the Grammar School), on Thursday, 15th inßt., at II o clock, HIS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, comprising Drawing-room Suite ot nino pieces (np holstored in maroon rep), Coach and Easy Chair (in green). Mahogany Loo Table and Cover, P.M. Chess Tabln„ Offico Table and Drawers, Block Marbto Clock, Carpets, Hcartjaugs. Fender and Irons, H( rse-hair-soated Sofa, Hand Bew- Maehino (Thomas'), three Horso-hair seated Chairs. Tables, Gas Stoves, Gent's Saddle, Revolver. Gun, Iron Bedsteads and Bedding, Wardrobe, Ghosts Drawers, Mirrors,Spongeßath,Commode,Morocco Doak, Washstanl and Waro, Poles. Kitchen Utensils, Carpenter's ani Harden Tools, a lot of Ropheal Wine,. &c, &c, SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON s Auctioneers. TUESDAY, JANUAKY 13, NOON^ TO BE SOLxTSy AUCTION. EARTHENWARE, CHINA, &Gi, &C, &G. EX ' INGLEWOOD,' FKOM LONI ON. THE undersigned will sell by auction, at Ws Mart, Queen-street (Karthen ware De partment), on Tuesday next, at 12 o'clock noon, 27 Packages of EARTHItNWARB, STONE WARE, and CHINA, from some of the, Best Potteries 10 crates Dinner Waro—Pheasant 4 orates JCwers and Basins—Printed % crates Toilet Sots—Printed I orate Best White Granite Bakew. 1 crate Best White Granite Cura an* Saucers i rrates Best Dinner Ware—assorted lines i hhds. White and Gold China—assorted Irisii 'leas,&o. 2 hhds. White and 0W China-assorted Paris Teas, &o. Terms: Cash. R. ARTHUR,. General Salesman and Auctioneer-. Continued en Fourth Page,