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GRAHAMSTOWN.

/tvnm enr own Correspondent.) ("° This day. m, Dauntless Tribute crushing of 45 tons it A 129 ozs 4 dwts melted gold. ? Crown Prince has finished crushing. $ Nt through about 100 loads, and will ounces. h*J? j; x cbange is now retorting. The will be very moderate. They have flFjPi i(55 loads, and have 143 ozs 10 dwts °f The Core winze is down 85 feet, gold was • A all the distance. They have started *3 ive from the Golden Grown 170 feet , /to meet the winze, and open a block Old Whau got 25 lbs of specimens 1 l niirht from the main reef. Have con- Sffiha Black Angel 116 feet level with gS atmk from the adit.

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DISSATISFACTION WITH THE RACES

a POWERFUL COMBINATION DRA- A MATIC COMPANY.

WELLINGTON,

(From our own Correspondent.)

I This day. The second Building Society under Mr. Tribe's management is getting on well. The Jockey Club paid the winnings last The card-sharping case has been dismissed. The prosecutor, who proved to be the biggest rascal of all, was own est. The " Times" appears to have made Sir George Grey's annihilation a special mission, and keeps hammering away day after day at The rider of Rangi writes a letter to the "Times," maintaining still that Lough Neagh ran inside the posts, and practically calls the stewards a lot of liars. Whethtr the jockey be right or wrong, a very general feeling of dissatisfaction is felt against the races, and the way they were managed The horses were not run upon their merits, and so glaringly was the oracle worked that every novice saw it. The public were fleeced right and left Under the cheapest possible arrangements, a person could not get upon the course and into the grand stand under 10s. The present hostile feeling will re-act injuriously upon the next year's meeting. The Post complains, and justly too, that certain stewards were heavy bookmakers in races, and could not therefore be as impar tial and disinterested as they ought to be. The Stevenson-Burford Company will dis solve to make room for a superior combina tion of talent, including Mr and Mrs Hos kins, and Mrs G. Darrell (Mrs Heir.)

DUNEDIN.

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SALE OF RACING STOCK

DROWNING AT TAIERI,

(Prom our own Correspondent,)

This day.

The Riverton RMes have fired off in the final stage for colonial representatives. The weather was very bad, which accounts for the poorness of the shooting. Lieut, tiobinson and Sergeant Henderson, both former repre sentatives, made 79 points each ; private Cuff, SO ; sergeant Atcheson, 73 ; Volunteers Cuff and Young, 66. Mr Henry Higginson was drowned in the Taieri river yesterday. t The astronomers are getting funky on the hveather, which here and at Queenstown is lery threatening. There is a drizzling misty train here, and at Queenstown heavy banks [of clouds, but if it rains there will certainly Ihe fine weather to-morrow.

Mr Huteheson proceeds against the Club for entertaining a protest when not made in the time required by the rules. He also enters an action for libel against the "Guardian."

Ristori, with an Italian Opera Company visits the colonies.

No. 1 Guards made poor shooting at the firing for representatives, owing to the b^d weather. Nightingale was the top scorer with 85; Richardson, of North Dunedin, firing at the company's range made the fine score of 54 out of a possible 60. The Girvan weavers located in Southland, who attracted Governor Fergusson's atten tion during his Southern tour, have presented a salver and cup to the Rev. Mr. Corsen, Girvan minister, through whose instrumen tality and assistance they were sent out. The American whaler Eliza Adams reports having on board 130 tuns of eil, chiefly sperm, 36 months out. On Tuesday week she captured a sperm whale off Dunedin. A fortnight ago made fast to a large whale off Solanders, but lost it through want of time.

The sealiDg expedition to Solanders have returned with 1805 skias.

There is great activity on the Northern railway works. The Deborah Bay tunnel is now through rixteenfeet. The total length is 65 chains. It will be finished for contract time. The "Star" reports of the sharemarket iews general inactivity. What sales have ben effected were at advanced rates. Several itocks show a great improvement. It is thought the late depression has given way ian improved state of things. These re marks particularly refer to National Insurance «ad Colonial Bank shares. In the labour market supply and demand Were pretty evenly balanced during the week. 1 anything is still rather short, it is useful servant girls. Trade of all kinds is in full toing. Carpenters, masons, and bricklayers Me wanted. Any broken time they suffec jfjj from shortness of material. In many up country towns material for building cannot ,™ got fast enough. At the Provincial -sale yards there was offered for sale—Pertobe, of Mr Pritchard s .lacing stud, which was passed in at 490 guineas (reserve, 550 guineas) ; Kathleen was Passed in at 90guineas (reserve, 160 guineas); Verbena was bought by Mr Dawse at 59 guineas.

The "Star's" correspondent says Mr "arkes dissolved Parliament on a vote of fetisure being carried by the House by 28 to |fc The House resolved itself into com mittee to consider the Governor's minutes on foe release of Gardiner, when by 28 to 37 it carried a resolution regretting that the Governor should have been advised to com touaicate with the Assembly. The Governor's •"mate re Gardiner became indefensible in certain allegations, and if an answer to the Petition of the people was necessary, it was to construe the records of the tio «se into a means of conveying censure to It refers to discussions m the House as a breach of the constitutional Wvileges of Parliament. Mr Driver was the most active speaker at £e Jockey Club meeting on Saturday. >o 'J**'evidence was produced. Mr Hutchison his belief that the jockey did not Wm_r lose the race, nor that the horse was r ld- He had not discharged the jockey Spue it was not shown that he acted j^igly. Mr Driver, in moving the disquah aeatioa resolution, said that before the race g&asjplaia the mare was intended to be a '. cad U Q » The mare waß har d held in the m 'instead of acting manfully, or as the H«c reasonably expected. Capt Hutclusoa p retained in his service the jockey, and to browbeat the Club. He was to discharge ttie jockey, because the #N» of the matter would then come out. I ■«• Club overlooked the matter, it might *»U shut up* The dieqaftUfioatioa «

the mare was a just punishment which the public agreed with. It was quite time that a stop was put to conduct like that which characterised the past few meet ings. Mr Scott asked that the disqualifica tion should be during the pleasure of the Uub. Mr Diver was opposed to doing so He said the whole affair would be raked up again. It would act as a check on Captain jmutcheson, and be a warning to him to keep honest jockeys. Mr Scott said if he had evidence, he would not hesitate to disqualify Capt. Huteheson too. Mr Menon opposed the motion because there was not sufficient evidence. Mr Marshall thought they must agree to the motion, or retract what they had clone at last meeting. For the motion the following voted : Messrs Diver, -Scott, Mar shall, and Poggat. Against it: Messrs. Cullen, Menor, and Kenny. Mr Bowse re fused to vote, general feeling appears to be that the Club should either aisqualify Capt. Hutchison or not proceed further in the matter.

NAPIER.

(From our own Correspondent)

This day. The firing for district representatives took place this morning. Pour competed : Greer, Provo, Renouf, and Sellars. At the 200 yards range Greer made 24, Provo 24, Renouf 21, Sellars 23 ; at 400 yards Greer made 23 Provo 25, Renouf 27, Sellars 23 ; at the 500 yards, Greer 22, Provo 18, Renouf 23, Sel lars 15 ; at 600 yards, Greer 21, Provo 2, Renouf 17, Sellars 9. Totals, Greer, 90 ; Renouf, SS ; Sellars, 70 ; Provo, G9. At the fourth shot at 500 yards, Provo who was leading, got a flash from the rifle in his eye, which destroyed his chance. Madame Goddai'd's concerts are postponed to Wednesday and Thursday evenings.

WELLINGTON.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] This day,

The Jockey Club paid over last night about £1,000. The following owners were the principal prize-takers :—J. Watts, £295 ; Mr O'Brien, £213 ss; Mr Walker, £114; Mr Tancred, £71 ss. The remainder in small sums under £50.

The weather has been overcast all morning, and a drizzling rain is now falling. It looks threatening for the success to-morrow. The observation of the weather is recorded at the telegraph station. There have been several showers, and it is overcast aud gloomy at most of the stations in the colony.

NEW PLYMOUTH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. All the immigrants arrived here lately are being taken tip at fair average wages.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency ) This day.

The observation of Venus will be made at the meteorological station, Dunedin, by Messrs Pope, Ross, and Skey. The drizzling rain now falling is likely to last. The first; glassware furnace in the colony was fixed by the Superintendent at White's Milton Pottery Works.

QUEENSTOWN.

Monday S p.m

The weather looks threatening; heavy clouds have been visible all day. Fears are entertained for the success of the transit of Vtnus observaiion. Thei cis great anxiety here.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day.

Rain fell last night, and the sky looked bad this morning but is now clearing, and the barometer has a slightly upward tendency, thus good hopes are encouraged of fine weather for the observation of the transit Veaus tomorrow.

In addition to the English party at Burn ham, a largej,number of local amateurs have made arrangements for observing the transit. A narrow escape from fire under singular circumstances occurred at the Warren Hotel yesterday. The rays of the sun going through a bedroom window were localised by the glass water-bottle into a towel with such effect as caused it to ignite, and the table was just commencing to burn when the fire was discovered.

MEETING OF MR ALLENDER'S CREDITORS.

At a meeting of the creditors in the estate of Mr Allender, of Parnell, soap and candle manufacturer, held to-day, a report was read by Mr Heather, who, with Mr T. Morrin, had been deputed to inves tigate the estate, shewing that the total liabilities were £6,000. To meet these there were debts £750, and stock (valued at the price it would be likely to feich at auc tion) £1,400; total £2,100, or about 6s 8d in the £. The report stated that an offer was made by Mr J. S. Maefarlane to pay 6s in the £ in cash, and take over the plant, stock, and machinery. After seme discus sion the offer was accepted, the proposal being moved by Mr Abbott, and seconded by Mr Craig.

THE CITIZENS BALL.

THE subscription ball given by the citizens of Auckland in honor of his Excellency the MaTquis of Normanby, last night, at the Choral Ball, was carried through very suc cessfully. There were over 200 ladies and gentlemen present, in addition to the noble guests who occupied raised seats on the dais at the west end of the hall. His Excellency accompanied by the Marchioness of Nor manby, entered the ballroom, about halt-past nine, a guard of honor having received them consisting of a body of Volunteers, composed of the members of the Naval Brigade under Captain Leßoy, and the Hobson Company under Lieut. Dignan. The hall was taste fully decorated with ferns and evergreens at the upper end, while the bareness of the walls was concealed with flags. The southern corridor had been set apart as a supper-room, and was profusely hung with signal flags, and enlivened with other ornamentation. Tbe supper, which was prepared by Mr Stacey, so well known in this line, was an excellent collation and laid out well. The wines were also excellent. The northern corridor was used as a promenade, and came in for extensive patronage. Messrs Wright and Impey's band, strengthened by the assis tance of several leading members of the Choral Society, furnished a very powerful orchestra.

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"By a thorough knowledge of the natural aws which govern the operation of digestion and nutri tion, and by a careful application of the fine pro perties of well-selected cocoa, Mr Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately fl&vwured beverage whtch may save us many heavy doctors* bills." — Civil Service Gazette. Manufacture op Cocoa. - "We will now give an account of the process adopted by Messrs James Epps and Co., manufacturers of dietetic articles, in their works in the Huston-road, London."—See, rticle in Cassells Household Guide. Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold only in packets, labelled thus :— JAMES EPPS & CO., homoeopathic chemists, 48, Threadneedle-street, and 170, Piccadilly ; Works Diana Place, Euston Road, London. BUY RECKITT'S FRENCH BLUE, And] see that each ball is wrapped in paper bearing the name of R E C X I T T, As its splendid quality has caused a host of inferior imitations. Sold by all respectable Grocers, Storekeepers. &c. T O O. P., M. U., A. D. FOUNTAIN OF FRIENDS SIP LODGE, No. 3920- GRAND BALL AT LORNE-STREETHALL, In commemoration of its opening, on THURSDAY, 31st DECEMBER, 1874. Stswahds; Owen Mahon, GM. I F P. Millar, PQ. H. .Rogers, N.G. | Geo. Atkiusoa, ; P.S. Bro E. UtitfLway. Double Tickets, 10s 6d. to be had .from any of th< above Stewards. Dancing to commencelat 9 p.m. Owea Mahon, SG.M., M.O. GEPBGE ATKINSON/P.5.,^55^ | Secretary ts Stawwrds.



JTBW SPUING G-OOD NEJW DRES[S MATERIALS. H. ATKINS HAS NOW ON VIEW A MAGNIFICENT ASSORTMENT or NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DFESS MATERIALS Of all Styles, Qualities, and Description, consisting of— NEW JAPANESE SILKS NEW SILK TUSSORES NEW COLORED SILKS NEW FANCY SILKS NEW BLACK SILKS NEW PLAIN LUSTRES NEW FANCY LUSTRES NEW HOMESPUN NEW COSTUME CLOTH NEW FANCY STRIPES NEW GRENADINES NEW MUSLINS NEW PRINTS NEW DRESS MATERIALS, In every variety of Style and Material. H. ATKINS, With confidence invites attention to his Large Stock of DRESS MATERIALS for the SPRING AND SUMMER SEASON Now on hand. The whole selection is very choice, and for Style, Variety, and Cheapness cannot be equalled in Auckland. The JAPANESE SILKS, FANCY and PLAIN COLORED SILKS, and SILK TUSSORES are un usually beautiful. There is a very large quantity to elect from, and they have been universally admired by all who have seen them. The BLACK SILKS are the same numbers and qualities as always kept in Stock, which always give satisfaction. AN IMMENSE STOCK or PLAIN LUSTRES, PRINTS, and USEFUL GOODS TO SELECT FROM, And the Prices of all descriptions of GOODS, whether Silks, Fancy Dress Materials, or Pl*in Goods will be found fully 10 per cent cheaper than usually charged. THE MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT Is fully supplied with Sheetings, Blankets, Quilts, Calicos, Long Curtains, Table Linen, and General Drapery ; and the Prices charged for all Plain Goods are the very lowest possible. The Balance of BRUSSELS and TAPESTRY CARPETS to be oleabed out at COST PRICE (A nice lot of Patterns to select from.) THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Contains a Large STOCK of Men's, Youths', and Boys' Suits, Coats (all styles). Trousers, Trousers and Vests (both Auckland made and imported), and the Prices the lowest in Auckland. A LARGE STOCK OF TWEEDS IN GEELONG, MOSGIEL, AND NELSON TWEEDS. CHEAP TWEEDS FOR BOYS' WEAR. CRIMEAN SHIRTS, WHITE SHIRTS, HOSIERY, TIES, SCARFS, &o. H. ATKINS, (Late Hay and Honeyman). TENDERS required for the Supply of First-class Oaten Chaff (to be d livered at Mr Quick's <■ tables, v lliott-street, Auckland) for the ensuing year, say from t,.e Ist January, 1876, to the 3lst December, 1875. C. G. QUICK, Elliot-street. pITYH A L L. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10. A GRAND PICTORIAL ENTERTAINMENT Entitled, A TRIP THROUGH AMERICA Illustrated with over 100 MAGNIFICENT LIME SLIGHT VIEWS Of Haliflax, U.S.,Boston, U.S., New York, Washington City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Richmond, New Orleans, Vicksbuiy, St Louis, Salt Lake [City, San Francisco. Chicago, Falls of Niagara, uds River, &c , &c, &c, WITH A DESCRIPTIVE LECTURE, Will be given in the above Hall for the Benefit of the MERCHANT BEvMtN's ORPHAN ASYLUM, [Throngh Captain Babot, by W. C. DENNES, Fifteen years a resident of the United States- H. Isaacs, Esq, in the chair. Admission—Front Seats, 2s ; Back Seats, Is. Doors open at 7.30, commence at 8 CRICKET —AUCKLAND V. UNITB.—At the ureer.t n quest of the Au-V ---laud C.C. the Match is , Ostyoued from Wednesday, 9th, till THURSDAY, 10th, at 9 30, in tin Domain W. «' CLIFTuN. Hon. Sec. A.U.C.C. TO LET, a Shop and five rooms in WeUesley-street! Wesfc-Apply $c ®, Mhi,



rjUTTTNG AND FORMING PART OF GREAT NORTH ROAD, NEAR HENDERSON'S MILL. DELIVERING SCORIA ASH, OR SHINGLE, ON PART OF GREAT NORTH ROAD, NEAR WATKOMITI; JvN, AND NEAR HENDERSON'S MILL. Superintendent's Office, Auckland, November 28, 1874. Separate Tenders for the above Works are invited, and will be received at this office until MONDAY, December 14. Plans and Specifications maybe seen at the Public Works Office, Shortland-street. J. WILLIAMSON, Superintendent. PTTEE NEWEST THING OUT. 10,000 GENTLEMEN'S SCARVES, at Is. SAMUEL COOMBES, CITY CLOTHING MART, 92, Queen-street. JUST OPENED, 5,450 SATIN SCARVES, AT Is 6d. SAMUEL COOMBES, CITY CLOTHING MART, 92, Queen-street. *fr"—^./^ W?\ ?**&**_____ vju ___________&________________&& ' '-...- _^___^___________t\mlf tTENDERSON'S MILL RACES. The Annual Race Meeting will be held on the Mill Course on the 26th instant, iSOXING DAY. Programme in future advertisement. UCKLAKD LICE NSED .VICTUALLERS' ASSOCIATION. Members are invited to attend the FUNERAL of the late H Peckhtm, TO-MORROW (Wednesday. Meet at the Baitish Hotel at 2 30 p m J. HYETT, Secretary. OEWING MACHI NE 8. I am now agent for all the old-established and best Sewing Machines known, viz.; Singers', Thomas', Howe s, Howe simproved, Wh eler and Wison, Nussey and Pillings' improved "Little Stranger" and "Wanza.' A 1 irge Stock t,o select fron A printed guarantee given wjth each machne, ut staking to keep it in order for twelve months free o jharge. Repairs pro perly done. Neeoles, oil, and extras GEO W. HtiSLOP, The Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane. FOB SALE, 2,900 acres of LAND about 25 miles from Auckland, on the Frith of the Thames. 1,000 acres os first-class Land easily cleared. 1,900 acres heavy Timber land. A good speculation for an enterprising family. Price, £1 per acre ; half-cash balance on mortgage.—Apply to .Tames Harper, Ohaupo, or to ahomas Hunter, Sharebroker, Auckland. pUBLIC FEALTH ACT. City Council Offices, 18th November, 1874. Notice is hereby given for general information, that Section 20, Public Health Act. 1572, provides that from and after June 1, 1875, Earth Closets shall be Compulsory, unless Water Cljsets with proper drains communicating with a main drain, are already in existence, or provided, GEO. GOLDIE, Officer under Health Act, 1872. T OVAL ORANG-E INSTITU- A special Meeting of tho members will be held in tbe Lodge Boom, We le-ley-street, on FRIDAY Evenii g next, the 11th iDSt, at 7.30. Business ■ To receive the House Committee's re port and Balance-sheet, and to confirm the disposal of the property By order of the R.W.G.M. T> E M O V A L- J. H O P X INS from UPPER QUEEN-STREET TO HIS DRUG DEPOT AND HOMCEPATHIC PHARMACY, Junction Queen and Grit-streets. STONE LLMB! STONE LIME!— The BEST HYDRA.ULIO STONE LIME de livered in bags twice a-week from aboard the Lady Bowen. Charge to the trade. Is 2d a bushel (ba s to be returned). - Apply to W. KIRB V, corner of Queen and Wakefleld-streets. T7ICTORIA INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND iuAEIUB. FIRE RISKS accepted at Lowest Current Rates of Premium. MARINE RISKS on Cargoes and Hu Vessels aken on favourable terms. Wi'OL Insured, with average on each bale, LOSSEH promptly and liberally settled, either In Great Britain or in the Colonies. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents, 25, Queen-street. rpEN SHILLINGS REWARD.—Lost, in X going up steps from St. George's Bay Road to Conquest Place, a gold Locket, key and Pencil-case.—Anyone bringing the same to Parnell Store, will receive the above reward. ON SALE By the Undersigned : Pickles, Morton and Whybrow's Salmon, 1 *nU 21b tins ( Jams. Peak's Peacock's, and Hawkins T*rt Fruits. Peak's, Peacock's, and Hawkins Salan Oil, pints and h-Uf-pints Cas;er Oil, pints and half-i-ints Starch, Colman's Malt, pale Suffolk Tea half-chests and boxes Preserved Meats Candied Peel Confectionery Beef, in casks Hams and Bacan GEO. W. BINNEY. . pHE NEWEST THING JL IN HAIR PADS, COMB*, DAGGER PINS And the now celebrated SIX STRAND COILS, FOR PLAITS, Aa worn by the Duchess of Edingburgh, Just Received ex Waitangi, at DYSOJN'S, Qhoiiii the GmiMA-in



AUCKLAND and ONEiiUJSGA. COACHES. TIME table: Leave Onehunga: Leave Auckland: 8 a.m. 10 a m. 9 a.m. 12 noon 12.30 p.m. 4 p.m. 2 p.m. 5 p.m. Saturday Nights: C SO 11.30 "P T. HEKBE&T, DEVONSHIRE HOUSE, QUEEN-STREET. The L»dies are respectfully informed that E.T.H., late of the Thames,' and formerly of Auckland, has OPENED opposite the New Market. Those of his acquaintance and the public generally, to wh nn he has to thank for their former support, he would a<k for a continuance of their favours. Mrs Hkkbsbt, so well known in Auckland, will superintend the Millinery Department, aud having opened with an entire New Stock ot Millinery, Dress Goods, and General Drapery, the Ladies may rely upon the first of fashions, and veky low prices. Inspection invited. j. DAILWAT SLEEPERS. The undersigned is prepared to give the highest price for Railway Sleepers, dressed or undressed. No charge for landing. Dressed by steam at cheap rates. App.'" F. ARCHARD, ' near Rail.vay station Or, Mechanics' Bay TO-MORROW. ' C I T V MART. 20 TRUNKS BOOTS. GRANT" & MORTON HAVE received instructions to cell by auction, on Wednesday, 9th December, at 11 o'clock, 20 trunks BOOTS, comprising— Ladies' Kid E.S., M. 11. do Levant Morocco do French Lasting do Coloured Cashmere Girls' Kid E.S., M.H. French Lasting Children's Kid, 6-9 & 10-13 Patent Slippers Morocco do Carpet do Boot Uppers, &c. Terms at Sale. TO-MORROW NOON. npQ BE SOLD BY AUCTION, 60 Wairoa Cheese, Canterbury Cheese 4 kegs Butter 3 tons Superior Flour, in S3ck3 500 bags Barley, 100 sacks Malt 50 cates Wilsons's Jams, 30 do Oresswell's 0 J-chests Tea, Vettas, a quantity oi second hand sacks. Also, HOUSEHOLD" FURNITURE & EFFECTS.— Tables, Chairs, Couches, Bedsteads, Guests of Drawers, "Washstinds, Toilet Tables, PaLiasses, Mattrass, Kitchen Utensils two Sewing Machines, Venetian Blinds, Revolver. Rifle, hiugle-barrelled Gun, Lady's Gold Vv -tell and Guard, &c, &c, Corn Crusher, for hand or Horse power. R. ARTHUR, Auctioneer. TO-MORROW. VALUABLE" VILLA RESIDENCE, NORTH SHORE. COTTAGE RESIDENCE, NORTH teHORE. 12 VILLA ALLOTMENTS, NORTH SHORE. B. TONES & CO. HAVE been instructed by Wv Woodham to sell, on Wednesday, December ' 9, at 12 o'clock. Beautiful Villa Reiidence now occupied by him at North Shore, and containing eight rooms, well finished in every re»pect and standing on an acre of rich land, beautifully la;d out, in orchard and ornamental grounds, having a splendid well of water and magnificent view. COTTAGE. Victoria Road—four good rooms, well, and large allotment. 12 Splendid Allotments adjoining above. Cards to view Mr Woodham's House after 2 p.m. to De nad of auctioneers. Terms:—One third cash; balance may remain on mortgage for 8 years at 8 per cent per annum, or by stamped promissory notes at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months: on cash, less 2£ per cent discount. MONDAY, DECEMBER 14. SALE OF UNREDEEMED PLEDGES. W. DOWDEN HAS received instructions from Mr A Heavey, to sell, by auction on Monday next, 14th inst, at 11 o'clock, A large number of UNREDEEMED PLEDGED, consisting of—Drapery, Clothing, Jewellery, &C, &C. MONDAY, DECEMBER 14. COMFORTABLE HOUSE, PARK ROAD. CULTIVATED FARMS, EPSOM AND MOUJST ALBERT. THE. Subscribers bave received in structions to sell at the Land Mars, Fort-street, on Monday, 14th inst, at 12 o'clock, PARK ROAD—That comfortable five-roomed House lately occupied by Mr Firth Wrigley, and erected on two allotments hwing 110 le^t frontage to Park Road and situated immediately op- oeite tbe entrance to the Domain and adjoining the Hobson's bridge property EPSOM—Farm of 8 acres, fenced and laid down grass, with four-roomed House, six-stalled Stable, &c, thereon, adjoining Messrs Cawkw*ll and Cleghorn's properties There is a good well on this property, never dry MOUNT ALBERT—Cultivated farm of 18 acres, fenced and subdivided into three paddocks partly ploughed half lying fallow, b dance drained and sown with grass, with four-roomed Hous«, Cows' shed, &c, thereon, adjoining Mr W Hoffman's property, Mount Albert.and within three minutes walk of the 'bus CABBAGE TREE SWAMP RO YD- Lots 2 and 3, of subdivision of allotments 158, 159, I*o 161. and 168, of section 10, Suburbs of Auckland, contain ing 10 acres volcanic soil nearly all fenc< d KAPA.NGA—Two allotments in the 1 ownship MAUNGAKARAMH^A—MiddIe portion of allotment 5, 60 acres ; southern middle portion.. f allotment 48, 40 acres WAIKOMITI—Lot 148, containing 9 acres 3 roods. SAMUEL COCHRANE & fcON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24. CORN EXCHANGE. _ ORANGES, ETC. GEO. W. BIN NE V ' WIl L sell by public atictim at the Corn Exchange on Friday, 4.h mttant, at 11 o'clock, 60 cases 'ranges 3 cases Goosberries. , Terms:—Cash. CORN EXCHANG ' SUGAR, SUGAR, asd GOLDEN SYRUP. Ex Otago, fpom Melbourne. G. W. BINNEY HA^ received instructions from Messrs Jo&hut Bros. & Co, to offer for sale t by public auction, on airival of the barque Otago, 10,286 mats Sugar ) From the Yarraville 40 casks Golden Syrup j Busiw Refinery. J gftSSJfieS BOW 0B filt ft* &* &A9m* 9* the MS&QSAM