SHIPPING.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

ARRIVALS. Samson, p.s., JNlundle, from Tauranea. Herald, schooner, 53' tons, McKenzie, from Poverty Bay. Saucy Lass, schooner, 33 tons, Mc h-egor^ from Lvttelton. . •

"St. KiMa, s.s., 01 tons, J. Flowerday, from Wanga nui.

Kxcelsior, schooner, 05 ton., Keane, from Tanna. Fiery Cross, schooner, 02 tons, Weir, from Oamaru

IMPORTS.

Per schooner S'ancy Lass, from Lyttelton.— 515 bacs wheat, 1 ton flour, half ton bacon, order.

Per schooner Herald, from Poverty Bay.— 2000 bushels grass seed.—J. S. Maefarlane,

agent, "Per s.s. St. KiMa, from Wanganni: 3± head cattle, 350 sheep, order ; 5 kegs butter, A. Barnes ; 3 boxes tobacco, Waller. — A. Buck land, agent. Per schooner Fiery Cross, from Oamaru : 60 lons Hour, 30 tons barley, 30 bags oats. —G-. W. Binney, agent. Per schooner Excelsior, from Tonga, 1 ton cotton, 8 Inns cocoanut oil, 2_ tons cobra, Combes and Daldy (agents).

The s.s. Lord Ashley is expected from Napier and Southern ports on Wednesday next.

The barque Santiago will sail for Napier in a few days, to load for London.

The schooner Muriwai, hence, arrived at Poverty Bay on Tuesday last. The schooners Taw^ra and Colonist were passed, beating down, off Hicks Bay. The 5.3. Phoebe, carrying the English mail for the South, left the Mannkau yesterday, at 2 o'clock. Passengers : —Miss Emma Neale, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Deane and six children, Messrs. J. Smythe, Carrie!., Jones, Mrs. Jones, Misses Jones (2), Mr. and Mrs. Domett, Mr. and Mrs. Tait, Mrs. Buddie, Mr. and Mrs. Jordan, Mr. S. C. Brown, Mr. Sheridan, and 10 others.

Ths s.s. St. Kilda arrived in the Mamikau yesterday morning from Wanganui, bringing a cargo of cattle and sheep. Passengers : — Mr. and Mrs. Ewin, Miss Jackson, Miss Harding, Miss Brewer, Miss Reid, Mr. Jack son, Mr. Nixon, Mr. McLellan, Mr. Kirk; patrick. The schooner Excelsior arrived in harbor yesterday afternoon from Tonga, having left there on the 29th nit. She experienced light variable winds throughout.

ARRIVAL OF THE SAUCY LASS FROM LYTTELTON.

The schoonerSaueyLass,Captain McGregor, left Lyttelton on the 6th instant, and expe rienced light southerly winds for twenty-four hours ; on the two following days had a severe north-east gale ; put into Hick's Bay on the 10th for shelter, and left for Auckland on Wednesday, with south-west winds. Rounded .the East Cape on Thursday, and had a fair wind into port.

ARRIVAL OF THE HERALD.

The clipper schooner Herald, Captain MeKenzie,* arrived in harbour from Poverty Bay lust night, bringing a cargo of grass seed and three j_assenger3. She sailed from Poverty Bay on Wednesday last, and called at Tokamaru on the same day. Encountered a strong southerly gale, and anchored in Kawakawa roads same night. On the follow ing morning landed some cargo, and left at noon on Thursday with a fresh S.E. breeze, and fine weather. Passed the s.s. Taranaki hence at eleven o'clock on Thursday, off Kawakawa.

POLICE COURT.

Tirs following is the rota for attendance of Magistrates at the Police Court for the week ending Saturday, January 21, 1871 : —

Monday, January 16 : Messrs. J. S. Maefar lane and Joseph May. Tuesday, January 17 : Messrs. G. M. Mit ford and H. Morrow. Wednesday, January Id : Messrs. H. D. Morpeth and J. Newman. Thursday, Jaifuary 19 : Messrs. J. Naugh fcon and L. D. Nathan. Friday, January 20 : Messrs. J. O'Neill and G. B. Owen. Saturday, January 21: Messrs. G. P. Pierce and R. F. Porter.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE.

Mails will close as under :— For Thames, on Monday, 16th inst., at 11 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. For Tauranga, via Thames, per Royal Alfred, on Monday, 16th inst., at 10 a.m. For Russell, per Onward, this day, at 5 p.m. For Wangarei, &c., per Samson, this day, at 5 p.m. For Fiji, per Sea Gull, on Monday, lGth inst., at 11 a.m. For Mongonui, perTvanhoe, on Monday, 16th inst., at 3 p.m. For Whitiangi. per Agnes, on Monday, 16th insfc., at 3.30 p,m. For Kapanga, Driving Creek, and Tiki, per Challenger, on Monday, 16th inst., at 5 p.m. Note.—Closed maita for letters and telegrams will be made up at this office daily for Tau ranga, overland via Thames. Hours will be notified. Note. —The rates of postage inNew Zealand to be charged on correspondence to the United Kingdom, via Marseilles and Brindisi are asfol lows:—Letters notexceeding half-an-ounee, Is. 3d.; not exceeding one ounce, 2s. 6d.; and so on, Is. 3d. for every a 'ditional half ounce, or fraction thereof. Newspapers under four ounces each, 4d. Books and pattern parcels not exceeding one ounce, 2d. ; not exceeding two ounces, 4d. ; not exceeding four ounces, 7d.; not exceeding eight ounces, Is. 2d. ; and so on, Is. 2d. for every additional eight ounces or fraction thereof. S. B. Biss, Chief Postmaster.

BIRTH.

Barstett.—At her residence, 20-1 Queen-street, Mrs. I. Barnett, of a daughter.

The Evening Star. SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 1871.

The war news arrived per s.s. "Wonga Wonga, and published by us in yes terday's issue, possesses the merit of being more copious than we ever re ceive by the Western route. And al though portions of it are exceedingly contradictory, its salient points are sufficiently defined to give us a fair idea of the stage at which affairs have arrived on the scene of European hos tilities, and international complica tions. The Franco-Prussian war is still dragging its slow length along at a pace that contrasts strongly with the rapidity of its earlier movements. The long promised bombardment of Paris is still held in reserve, osten sibly with the merciful purpose of sparing this fairest of cities, but pro bably more truthfully with a whole some dread of the terrible power of a despairing people, brought to bay in the centre of their hearths and homes, mid all the asso ciations of past greatness, and under the eyes of those that are dearly loved Reverses have continued to attend the French armies in the field, but sorties, with terrible effect, from the walls of Paris, have given some indication of the fearful powers of resistance cooped up within the lines of defence. The Ministry in temporary charge of the interests of France has removed its de liberations to Bordeaux, where, under shelter of the fleet, it may be free from any sudden coup de main from the invaders. The determination to fight to the end seems unaltered among that gallant people, but meantime there is no indica tion of practical sympathy from without. The unification and con solidation of. the German nation is an accomplished fact, and is on the eve of being embodied in tho form of an Empire with the King of Prussia at its head. The insolence of Ger many has grown with success, and now Luxembourg and possibly Bel gium itself will pay the penalty to Prussia of coming between the wind and its nobility. The complications of the Russian question are in the fair way of solution. And the neutrality of the Black Sea, forced on Russia by the reverses of the Crimea, will, at the request even' of the " sick man of Europe," be referred for considera tion to a conference of the powers that were parties to the Paris treaty of ISGB. The removal of the Crescent to the other side the Bosphorous is apparently within the book of fate; an eventuality which even the fatalist Moslem has antici pated in having, for ages, fixed the cemeteries of Constantinople on the Asiatic side. Italy, in the midst of the convulsions around, has been quietly realising its dream ; aud from the city of the Ca.sars the " People's King," congratulates the Peninsula on the era of peace, on which the nation has entered. Spain, too, whose Crown has been the unhappy cause of the desolation of Europe, seems at last to have attained its desires"; and the Luke D'Aosta has been elected to, and consented to fill the throne of Isabella; which, if permitted

by Victor Emanuel, who has a wholesome remembrance of the candidature of the Hohenzollern will perhaps bring rest to that long distracted country. Erom America we hear of the Alabama question, which being placed in the hands of a Commission under the direct action of the President, may at length come to a satisfactory arrangement. And so the source of unnatural estrangement and heartburnings of the two great families of the Anglo-Saxon race may be for ever removed. On the whole, the news by the mail is of a deeply interesting character. There do not seem any immediate prospects of an extension of the area of conflict; but the political atmosphere is charged with electricity, and in a moment the storm might burst. Let us hope that the dark clouds may soon pass away, raid that, this terrible struggle over, the nations will soon again rest in the sunshine of peace, prosperity, and happiness.

A case decided to-day in the Police Court is .deserving of the notice of the masters of vessels, tho authorities of the Customs, and the public generally. A seaman was charged with assaulting the master of the Dancing Wave at Levuka in the Fijis. Two questions of importance were raised, and the correct solution of them should be made distinctly known. The less important of them is, what constitutes an assault on a person in authority ? The seaman in this case, who is a man of violent character, seized a knife and made use of violent threats. The master aided by the mate and owner wrested the knife from the man, when he rushed to the galley to procure another. The master followed and en deavoured to prevent his obtaining a sheath knife, and in the struggle the master was thrown and seriously injured. Tiie ques tion arose, was this an assault ? A master of a vessel being in the position of a Justice of the Pence and a police-constable was re sisted and injured when in the execution of his duty ; and the case was dismissed with costs. The second question was of a much more important ehara ter. It appears to 'be the usage of the port to not look on a voyage to Fiji as a foreign voyage, and the Customs officers do not require the keeping of an "official log" in such a voyage. The Imperial Act i- explicit on the point, and expressly includes as foreign all voyaging to ports other than those on the coasts of the United Kingdom, which, as applied to New Zealand certainly seems o mean to all ports other than those in New Zealand waters. Although this did not seem to be the point on which the decision of the Bench turned, it was evident that the objection r._i ed was regarded as fatal. And seeing the enormous interest that might n certain circumstances be affected by an outhoritive decision on the value of this port usage, in evident opposition to the explicit terms of the Merchant Shipping Act, we would draw the attention of the Customs' officers aud the masters of vessels, trading to the Islands, to its great importance. The two learned counsel advocated their respective views wifc;i great ability, but tbe public interest demands that the actual value of port usage should be known, and if value less, that it should immediately be brought into harmony with the terms of the statute. The celebrated Bell Ringers may be ex pected by the first steamer from Tauranga. The steamer Golden Crown will commence running to the Thames on Tuesday next. The Galatea will be open to visitors to morrow (Sunday). The steamers Enterprise Nos. 1 and 2, and Lalla Kookh will ply dur ing tho day. Special Notice.—R. Hobbs cousidei-3 it necessary-to inform the public of his reasons for withdrawing his advertisements from the daily papers, lie is so thoroughly disgusted with the lengths some parties have gone to in the advertisement line, that he dors not intend to advertise after this notice, until an [.Itera tion fakes place. As to tho system of adver tising goods at " catching," or very low prices, R. 11. would simply remark, that it is no test of valao, as the quality must be seen to test the value.. Should K. 11. at anytime advertise any special line, of which he may have bought a large quantity, the public may rely that the quality is good; and he will not be ashamed to forward patterns to any part of the pro vince, post free ; and buyers may depend on getting the goods according lopattern. E. IT. has yet to find that any man in Auckland can buy or sell cheaper than he can, notwith standing all the absurd and very question able pretensions of some houses.—R. Hobi.3, Wholesale and Retail Draper, Queen and Wakefield-streets. —[Anvr.]

PROVINCIAL COUNCIL.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 13

The Council sat at one p.m. 3'estenlny. The answer to My. Creighton's question regarding the cost of the Armed Con stabulary in "Waikato, Tauranga, and East Coast was deferred till Tuesday. Mr. Sheehan expressed the intention of the Executive to place £300 on the Supple mentary Estimates for agricultural exhi bitions. The Council went into commit tee on the Estimate;., and a large number of miscellaneous items was passed. Mes sages were received from the -.iipeiin tendent, recommending tho appropriation of £20,000 for the Kaipara railway, and £'150 for salary of a Warden at Ihe Thames. The Road Dill, No. 3, was read a second time, and passed through committee. The Jvaipara l.ailway Bid was read a second time, aud ordered to be committed on Tuesday next, and the Council adjourned at a quarter to twelve p.m. till Monday next. r

DEPARTURE OF THE G-ALATEA. The departure of H.M.S. Galatea, and of _J.LUf. the Duke of Edinburgh, fixed for to-day, has been 'deferred till Monday. The Luna bearing his Excellency and friends, and the members of the Choral Society, will accompany the Galatea as far as the heads, leaving the Breakwater at half-past nine. We believe a very general regret will attend the departure of Prince Alfred. He and his officers have endeared themselves by their de meanour since their arrival, and by tho warm interest which they have evinced in the institutions of the city, and by a general disposition to cultivate the kindly filings of the citizens. And we have no hesitation in saying that if His Royal Highness and the Galatea are called to engage in the defence of the country in the hostilities now threatening, a very warm interest in Auckland will follow them through the struggle.

POLICE COURT.—Saturday.

• [Before S. Kempthorne and T. B. Eenderdine, Esqs., Justices.] Pet._-ke:>*>'E3s. —Ben. a Kanaka, was fined for being drunk 5s and costs, or to be im prisoned 24 hours with hard labor. Bkeach of Merchant Shippi-vo Act.— Henry King was charged by Captain Brown, of the Dancing Wave, with having assaulterl him at Levuka, Fiji, on the 25th December last. —Mr. Kees appeared for the prosecutor. Mr. Joy for the defence. —T. S. Brown de posed : Prisoner was a seaman and cook on board the Dancing Wave. On the 25th De cember was at Levuka, lying down in my cabin about three in the afternoon. Prisoner came down to the cabin lie had had a little liquor. He got a knife out of the pantry. I told him to put down the Knife ; he did not do so. I called the mate and Mr. Fisher. We took the knife from him by force. He had attempted to use the knife on himself before. On this occasion he was flourishing the knife, and spoke of ripping somebody's guts out. The "mate then hid the knives away. Prisoner then rushed to the galley. I was afraid of him doing himself some injury as there were knives there. I foi!owed to pre vent his going in. We straggled and he threw me over the coal box. I was scarcely able to walk in consequence. I was imder medical treatment. Even now I feel tho cons quenees' —Cross-examined by Mr. Joy : Hit articles had expired on the 23rd. He is not yet discharged. The consul had re fused to discharge him on account of affidavits as to his violent language before, and refused to let him go ashore. He sent him up to Auckland. —James D. Wilson, mate, corrobo rated previous evidence. —Thomas Shepherd proved the signature of Mr. March, consul at Fiji, and a letter from the Customs here to the Consul, and certain a'i'd-ivits taken before him witli reference to the conduct of prisoner were tendered but refused.—This closed the case for the prosecution.—Lor.gdebateoccurred between learned counsel with reference to the absence of* an official log-book, which bad not been kept, in accordance with the terms of the Act with reference to foreign voyages. Coun sel for rrosccut ion contending the custom of

the port, which docs not regard a voyage to Levuka cs a foreign voyage, nor require an offieal loi-book. A log-book of a non-formal kind had been kept by the male, detailing the offence.—The case was dismissed with costs.

SUDDEN DEATH.

An old man named McDonald, formerly a soldier in the 05th Regiment, was found dead in his bed, in a house off Chancery Lane, yesferilay morning. The deceased was for some time an inmate of the Old Men's Eefuge, where he was attended by Dr. Philson, as he was suffering from consumption. When he went to bed on Thursday evening lie appeared to ail nothing more than usual. Dr. Philson, knowing the man and (lie complaint, under which he laboured, gave a certificate as to the manner of hi. death, so that no inquest will be held.

MEMORIAL TO THE AMERICAN CONGRESS FROM THE SAN FRNCISCO CHAMBER OF COM MERCE.

The Chamber of Commerce at San Fran cisco has addressed a memorial to Con gress, praying that Mr. Cole's Bill to authorise the establishment of ocean mail steamship service between the ''nited Stale., and Australia ma}' be passed as soon as p ssible. ihe memo rial enters into along statistical statement of the commercial affairs of these colonies, showing the advantages that would accrue to the Slates if a regular steam line were subsidized, and proceeds to say :— That there is eveiy reason to believe that English capital would ere this, have establi shed the line in question, were it not for the expectation in Australia and England that Congress would subsidize an American line on tlii3 route. That the English Government now pays $500,000 per annum to the Peninsular _ Oriental line for the Australian service, merely from Point de Galle, a subsidy which is duplicated by the Colonies, while the charges by that lines are so high, and its vessels so incompetent for the amount of business offering, that said line is exceeding ly unpopular throughout ail the Colonies. That by. reason thereof, and of the superior cheapness, shortness, variety, safety, comfort and health of (he route eia the United States, the Colony of New Zealand has already voted $200,000 per annum as a subsidy to the American line, and Queensland and New South Wales have promised $250,000 more so soon as Congress shall have made a grant for tiiis purpose. That in order to enable this line to compete with the long esfab lished aud powerful monopoly of the | Peninsular and Oriental line, it is indispeu- I sable that nono but first-class steamers, of I not less than 2,000 tons, should be employed, I and in such case the line could not sustain ! itself for some years without the assistance of ; ' the Government.

A meeting will be held in the Mount A1 bert district school-house on Wednesday next, to elect a dis'rict school coinuiit tee. A dividend will be payable in the estate of John Cromwell, on Tuesday next. A dividend will be payable in the estate of F. S. Yon Stunner, on Friday next.

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

[FROM OUR OWN COEI-ESrONDENT.] SALE OF THE GO-AHEAD. THE BELL-RINGERS. Wellington via Tauranga, January 13. The s.s. Storm Bird arrived yester day. The s.s. Go-Ahead has been pur chased at Taranaki by a company. The Bell Ringers will be in Auck land by the next steamer.

THAMES.

i THIS DAY. ! GOLDEN CROWN, ALBURNIA, AND KTTRANUI CRUSHING. EXCELLENT SPECIMENS FROM THE MOANATAIRI. Grahamstown, 3 p.m. Tiie Golden Crown crushing for the week is completed, the result being 163 ounces from 120 tons. Kuraimui —188 ounces after 9 clays' crushing. Alburnia— G7 ounces of melted gold. Some excellent specimens have been taken out of the loyer level of the engine shaft of the Moanatairi Co.'s ground this morning.

A final opportunity of seeing His Royal Highness and of observing the men-of-war under full sail will be afforded by the Royal Alfred steamer, which will accompany the Galatea as far as the R-.ef. We have no doubt that an immense number of people will avail themselves of the opportunity. The Auckland Rifle Volunteer Band will perform in front of Government House, to day (Saturday), at 5 p.m. Programme; March, " 'Tis hard to give the hand where the heart can never be," by McComish ; Qua drille, " Lucia di Lammermoor," by Verdi ; Selection, opera, "II Lombardi," by Doni zetti ; Waltz, " The Flower Girl," by God frey ; "Mazurka, " Egmo_t," by G-assner ; G-a ---lop", " Midnight," by Aug. McComish 5 Finale, " God save the Queen."

THE EVENING .iTAR, JANUARY 14, 1871.



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WANTED — A General SERVANT. Must be a good cook.—Apply Madame Moller, Warterloo Quadrant (opposite Go vernment House). WANTED— A MAN for the country. One used to Gardening preferred.— Apply to Schapp and Ansenne. WANTED— A comfortable well situated Seven-roomed HOU3E.— Apply X.Y. Z., Stab Office. WANTED— The public to know that PRINTING of every description is executed at the Evening Star Office, with neatness and despatch. COMFORTABLE BOARD and RESI DENCE for one Gentleman. Terms reasonable. —Mrs. Jenkins, Pitt-street, house next the Chapel. ALBERT-STREET CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. THE Twenty-third LECTURE of the series, on "THE EARLY CHRIST IAN CHURCH," will be given next SUN- D\Y Evening, February 15, by the Rev. Wablow Davies, M.A. Topic— " Paul before his Judges." FOR GRAHAMSTOWN AND TARARU. 7SIHE p.s. I 'GOLDEN CROWN' will leave the Q.ueen-street Wharf, Auckland, on TUESDAY MORNING, 17th inst., at 9 o'clock- (sharp), and will leave the Thames at 4 o'clock, AFTERNOON, for Auckland, and will continue to run regularly EVEEY DAY at the same hours until further notice. Fai'es :—Cabin, 7s. 6d. ; Steerage, 4s. J. S. MACFARLANE, Agent. NOTICE THE last VISIT to tha ' GALATEA.' The p.s. ' Lalla Rookh' and * Enterprise No. 1 and 2,' will ply from Queen-street Wharf to the ship from 12 o'clock to sundown TO-MORROW (SUNDAY). HOLMES BROTHERS. DEPARTURE OF THE PRINCE. THE « ROYAL ALFRED' is laid on to ac <^rnnany the < GALATEA' on MONDAY far as Rangitoto Reef. Passen geis iuvjui t be on board not later than half past nine, as only a limited number will be taken. Fares :—29. 6d. On account of this trip the ' Royal Alfred' will not leave for the Thames till twelve noon.



SHORTLAND HOUSE BOABl)^. DAY-SCHOOL FOR YOKING- JJJ | SHORTLAND-STREET, AIJCKIS TY/TRS. LEWIS wid resume the J&M IVI Studies, Monday, 23rd instant. HORROCK'S LONO CIOTH^tjJ" I yard. ' ™l'i§ BLEACHED SHEETING, Sy^ lid. per yard. ] J. COSGRAVE & (jp\ tnspection invited7~<w X challenged, Competition defied, at J. COSGRATE & a 1 OAA YARDS of GOOD STOUTS 1/OUU CLOTH, nearly a yard *J.Y' 3|d. a yard. " ,7 J. COSGRATE &c. . ro PIECES of BROWN HOLLiJ 8 »)i») 4..d. per yard. J. COSGRAVE & q rAA PIECES of DRESS STUFF"* OUU per yard, worth Is. 6d. J. COSGRAVE &cj f-A A GENTS STRAW and CHEAP Ht OU U from Is. 6d. each. J. COSGRAVE 4CO ; 1 1 C_ A YARDS of CRIMEAN ffii lIOU NEL, 103.d. per yard. J. COSGRAVE & OQ § QAA PIECES of WELCH FLHSI /£[)[) at 9hd. per yard. J. COSGRAVE 40. i, rAA MEN'S BLACK SAC Cdjjl OUU Perfectly New, 13s. 6d. J. COSGRAVE & CO KAf_ PIECES of PRINT, warranted OUU wash, at sid. per yard. .T. COSGRAVE k CO OOA PIECES of MAGNIFICENT Di OOU STUFF, to bo sold at s|d. perjt 0 worth Is. J. COSGRAVE & CO. X M. LENNOX1 MONTHLY LIST OF BARMS, HOUSES, AND ALLOTMEI. JANUARY, 1871. HOUSE, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, it HIGH-STEEET, AUCKLAND. g£T Purchases of Property Negotiated; Eentil lected ; Estates Valued; Money Advanced on 1 ■: class Securities—no charge made to lender. FBEEHOLD PROPERTIES FOE SALE FARMS. FARM of 125 acres, all of which is laid down inf pasture. The farm has a good eight-roomed U - erected upon it, is subdivided into five padfo and is well watered throughout. The land' carry five sheep to the acre—94a. Excellent FARM of 110 acres, eight miles from Ai land. The whole farm is choice land, and is jl! down in rich grass—l2oa. FARM of SO acres of excellent soil, 19 miles t town. There are 40 acres of the land in grasi - about 30 acres of bush land. There is a god . for a house. The situation, accessibility, 1 , quality of the soil of this farm make Hal desirable homestead— "la. FARM of 140 acres at Waiuku. 40 acres in. There is a good dwelling-house upon the! Price £350—107a. FARM of GO acres of good fiat Land at Pokeno,b S mile from the Great Southßoad. Thereisadrt * house on the farm. The land is all fenced "V 30 acres of it in grass. Price £300. ; FARM of 41 acres, all subdivided and undo! vation, with the exception of 15 acres, w_M laid down in good grass. There is an eat ■ dwelling-house (5 rooms), also a stable, com barn, etc., etc—llia. FARM of 400 acres, at Awitu, with deep waterl . age. There is' a six-roomed house on ft; perty, also stables, garden, stockyard, and! acres in grass. There is a large run adjoin? farm—HCa. ; Partly Improved FARM of 61 acres, 24 mile.' of Auckland by road. Price £01- 121a. Good FARM of 59 acres, on the Puhoi River.s. | ing Messrs. Nolan & Clark ; 12 acres da Also, small two-roomed house, garden, Price £120-123a. FARM of 65 acres, 14 miles from town by a good' • The farm has a small residence erected upon || | is all laid down in good grass. This farm! quality soil, and is well suited to any man who! a permanent home—99a. . FaRM of 195 acres at Mahurangi (opposite the* worth Township), 40 chains frontage to the* There is a four-roomed house on the land;l good well, garden, orchard, etc., andabonH* in grass. Price, £250—97a. FARM of 50 acres, 14 miles south, fronting the' road. The land is all under cultivation, mf exception of 5 acres of bush for firewood. IWj is well watered, and has a four-roomed <"*• house erected upon it. Price £520; £260 X money can remain for 3 years at 7J per cent ; FARM of 100 acres of good land at the Orewa,K ng Major D c Grutt's. Price £200—88a. FARM of 200 acres at Stokes' Point, adjourn* Hawkins'. Price £4 per acre—S6a. _ «„, STOKES' POlNT—About 20 acres of land!*"1 ~B6a- , nr___ FARM of 75 acres, 17 miles from town by MW* isedroad. The farm is all n good grass, M* divided. There is a substantial dwelling-]]*1 all necessary out-buildings on the .aim—«* ,; Splendid FARM of 130 acres rich grass land,«» south of Auckland, by a good Macadams**' and bounded on one side by the sea. 1M" all securely fenced and subdivided, ana", watered throughout. There is a good seven** residence on the farm; also dairy, cow,'??n,i den. orchard, etc. The property is beautiMW ated, and commands a magnificent view of **;. rounding country—sSa. mi_>__*' FARM of 110 acres, 16 miles from town. IM* all in pasture and has a comfortable res* together with all necessary out-buildings » nection therewith. There are 40 head of;"***",! 4 horses, which may be had at a valuation. £500—72a. , ,„ M i|: :" J FARM of 240 acres at Ararimn North, close Frost's farm. Price, £100—50a. -^ !K; FARM of 115 acres, fronting the KumeoUW No. 3), next to Mr. Board's farm. in» "j • partly fenced, and there are 40 acres oin»* ■.-;, Price" £200—67a. , pjj FARM of 00 acres at the Puhoi, lot No. 1. *| M GSa. , . iqlii Small Sectioif of 10 acres at Maketu, lot "*• ... volcanic land. Price £50 —69a. tM * FARM of 160 acres, at Waitakerei; partly uw' Price £200-SGa. j wn _§l_l Two Small Farms of 10 acres each.lat »iv , ■■. - Clearing. No improvements. P t\e *' 1 ■■■ £15—55a. *~ FASM of 200 acres, with small hoi pre**** 19 miles from town. Price £330. ." •*„,«#<'■'■! FARM of 170 acres of rich grass land, at Ja*"I*., fenced, and subdivided into 12 paddocks. j : has a substantial residence erected upo"^ are also two orchards Well stocked witn.j garden, etc. The owner of this farm « j proceed to England, and will in consensu at a low price—292. . j a j f Fine Suburban Farm of 49 acres, situatea*^ Chevalier. The -farm- is securely feneeu . divided; 19 acres of it is first <iualaty *voi<^ . Upon the farm there is a five-roomed nou»^ ther with the necessary farm out-buudin. .. .,_, excellent orchard. Price £550—25 a._. _ „. fe ]j) ■..:-.■ FARM of 160 acres at the East Tamaki. i^ f j ,7 all in grass, and has been stocked with ""*> '^ last two yeai-s. There is a six-roomea uw f the farm, with all necessary out-buiionw £700—17a.