mouth" be struck out, and " two accountants " substituted. The Chairman : It has been suggested to me that the words "two acccountants to bo an pointedby the Finance Committee" be inserted Councillor Brett agreed to this amendment' said his only desire was that there should a fair inquiry. SJT The clause was carried as amended. The clause recommending that the Inspector of Nuisances Department remain as at present was adopted. ' The Council resumed, the report with amend ments was brought up and agreed to. VALUATION. It was agreed that one valuator be appointed at a cost not exceeding £100. ' Councillor Dickson proposed Mr. Ridings, and Councillor Goldie proposed Mr. Stevenson A division was taken with the following result: & For Mr Ridings: Councillors Waddoll and Dick son. Mr. btevenson: The Mayor, and Council lors Prune. Masctield, Goldie, Brett, Cosgrave and Isaacs.—The rough minutes were then read and the meeting ended.

PRESBYTERIAN GENERAL.

ASSEMBLY. The second meeting of the session was held yesterday. The report of the Committee on Bills and Overtures -was adopted. The arranged list of services for Sunday next was adopted, and Messrs MaelTarlane, Peacock and Macky appointed a committee to make arrangements for the children's service.—Rev D. Bruce made a verbal report on the rules and forms of procedure, which was adopted.—The report on the Aged and Infirm Ministers and Widows and Orphans' Fund shewed that a difficulty had occurred in raising subscriptions, but recommended that ministers of the Church who desire to share in the benefit of the fund, pay the annual subscription of £5. The report was adopted.—-After a discussion on the question of the time of holding the General Assembly, it was agreed to refer the matter in the first instance to Pres byteries and Kirk Sessions.—A committee of reading of papers by members of the General was appointed for next year —At the evening sederunt, the report of the committee on the Pan-Presbyterian Council was adopted.—Mr Macnarlaue reported that the Choral Hall had been engaged at a cost of 10s for the children's service on Sunday next.—The report of the committee on Temperance was adopted, and it was agreed that the subject be brought before the congregations in March next. It was agreed that the question of represen tation of the church in the New Zealand University be referred to the College Com mittee. The report of the Comissioner on Fiji was adopted, and referred to the Church Extension Committee to co-operate with the Synod of Otago. The report of the Auckland Committee on union with Otago, and of the deputation to Dunedin was con sidered, and thanks voted to the deputation. A vote of thanks was given to Rev. Mr McKinney.

TELEGRAPHIC.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

COROMANDEL, this day. ACCIDENT IN THE KAPANGA MINE. A young man named Ryan fell a distance of thirty feet in the Kapanga Mine last night, broke his leg, and is otherwise seriously injured. " 'MINING NEWS. The Union Beach had a few pounds of specimens last night. The Queen of Beauty crushing is very disappointing, being only If ozs from 2 tons ; 10 ozs expected. The lona manager reports having seen gold in payable quantities in some stone in the winze.

CAMBRIDGE, this day. A largely attended meeting was held last night, when delegates were appointed to wait on tlie lion. F. Whitaker re the altera tion of the ridings. If the wishes of a majority of the population rale, Cambridge will be the comity town, but if scheming, a la Rowe, Hamilton will be the place. WELLINGTON, this day. MERCANTILE FAILURE. Messrs Stevenson and Stuart, general merchants, have filed a trust deed for the benefit of their creditors. Mr Krull is appointed trustee. A meeting of creditors is to be held on Saturday. THE ZEALANDIA DETAINED. By an accident to her high pressure cylinder, the Zealandia was detained eight hours for repairs on her passage hither, and only waited Jong enough to land the mails. THE HULL OUTRAGE. Messrs Young and Reidal, victims of the Hull outrage, go home to England by the wailing ship Zealandia, the Government paying their passages. Reidal, who is quite'incapacitated, receives £90 from the Benevolent Society, and Young £50. Two Italian sculptors are settled here, who made the bust of Dr. Featherstou, and are competitors for prizes offered m Mel bourne for a statue of O'Connell. A Cowardly Libeller of a Clergy maa. There has been a clerical scandal at Pwwitikei. A person named Carwood, reskfin" at Morton, circulated a slanderous rumour affecting the moral character of the Rev. Mr Reeve, Wesloyan Minister, who had removed from Marton to Nelson. Mr Reeve returned to Marton to face his accuser, but Carwood declined to come to the scratch ; notwithstanding which, two days inquiry was held by the Wcslcyan ministers, who came from Wanganui and Taranaki for the purpose. TJie result of the inquiry was passing of the following resolution : Iluu meeting having carefully considered the evidence brought in support of an accusation made by G. S. Carwood against Uov.Mi Reeve, records it unanimous opinion that the evidence wholly failed to substantiate the charge.

DUNEDIN, this day. Mr. Reid addresses his constituents on Thursday. . ~ , A robbery of 65 ounces ot gold at Kanmmu Gorge is reported. V Ballarat brigade is entering for tlie Fire Brigade demonstration. Silt aibVE T GB|Y ~NTS TO SirGeor"C expresses his entire willing ness to proceed on the mission to England, statin- he will sacrifice all to a sense ot duty, and adding that it "will be proper for all such as desire to serve New Zealand to follow this course."

[PBESS AGENCY.]

DUNEDIN, this day. REDUCTION IN PMCB OF GAS. Gas has been reduced from 12/6 to 10/, at which rates it is expected the annual prolits will be three thousand. /wr(mT , . mm^ FIRE BRIGADE DEMONSTRATION. The Licensed Victuallers have given a special prize of £15 10/ to the Fire Brigade Demonstration, which is being made a grand " The election for County Councils in Otago is to be held on the 19th. CHIUSTCii URCH, tliis day. I of the best will be selected from them. W The County elections are to take place on December 22nd.

The case of Incest and Child- Murder.

BLENHEIM, this day. The adjourned hearing ol the. trial of

Woodgate, for the murder of his illegitimate children, lasted all day. Mr. Rogers appeared for the defence, and Mr. Connelly for the Crown. Each spoke about half-an-hour. The Judge summed lip for an hour and three-quarters, in favour ot the minor charge of concealing the births or secret disposition of the bodies. The Jury after an hour's deliberation, gave a verdict of wilful murder. Sentence of death was passed, without holding out any hope, but a point was reserved for the Court of Appeal, whether the prisoner's admissions require* I corroboration. The prisoner was quite unconcerned.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.— This Day.

(Before R. C. Barstow, Esq., R.M). The majority of the cases were settled out of Court, and several struck out through the non-appearance of plaintiffs. Several others fell through as defendants had taken advantage of the Debtor and Creditors Act, and in two cases, the defendants could not be found. EDWARD LEDGER V. ALFRED NEWSON. Claim £3 12s 6'd, work. Mr Thorne for dfeendant. Edmond Ledger, shingler, deposed that lie was employed to do certain work for defendant at Church Hill, as appeared on the account (produced). He went to to the Waikato and found the work partly done; he got £2 on account ; also 10s. The charges were fair and reasonable. Patrick O'Hara deposed that defendant asked him for a job ; he received the letter from Mr Newson to do the shingling to a new house in the Waikato. Not being at liberty himself, he sent the present defen dant, Newson. Alfred Newson deposed that he con tracted for the building of a new house at Church Hill. He agreed to give 5s 6'd a square, and find provisions, which lie thought was very good pay. He paid him £3 on account, and this with the 14s fid paid into Court, he considered sufficient for what had been done. John George Rex gave evidence as to the character and measurement of the work. He had not been accustomed to shingling • he was a builder. Mr. Thorne addressed the Court. His Honor considered that plaintiff' was entitled to £1 3s beyond the £3 received, including the 14s 6d paid into Court. Costs 19s. WM. SPENCER V. AVM. TOWNSEND. Claim £13 14s. Mr Brock for plaintiff and Mr Rees for defendant. This was a claim for work, against which there Avas a set-off of £2 15s 3d.

William Spencer, carpenter, deposed at defendant's mill, beyond Riverhead, Mr Dickson, Mr Townsend's foreman, engaged him to do some shingling ; but he was put to another job. He claimed for 33 days' work. Mr Dickson had refused to pay him. He admitted the set-oil", for board, tobacco, and passage. Adam Macfarlane gave evidence that Mr Spencer was engaged at 7s a day. John Walsh jun., deposed that plaintiff worked from the 9th July to the 28th July, on the understanding that he would be paid by the new firm. "To His Worship: All the money that Townsend paid in the interval was charged to the estate. Samuel Dickson deposed that lie did not hire Mr Spencer between the 9th and 2Sth, but he superintended the work of the men, among whom was Spencer. He considered that Gs a day was a fair wage ; but Mr Walsh sen., Mr Townsend's predecessor, was the person who should have paid Spencer. He was then simply watching Townsend's interest. Mr Townsend deposed that be did not employ any person until after July 28th. His Worship recorded a nonsuit, expres sing a hope that Mr Townsend would pay what was due.

NEW BOROUGHS AND COUNTY COUNCILS.

To the Editor of the Evexixg Star,

Sir,—As the time is fust approaching when our Highway Boards must of'necessity join cither the County Councils, or form themselves into a Borough, and as the different, Acts that are to be our guide in the above cannot bo procured, would you kindly give a roxifjh estimate of the probable cost of a Borough that would contain the following districts, namely, Karangahape, Eden Terrace, and Grafton Road, with an acreage of :!17 acres, dOSO of a population, £18,000 of a revenue, without license fees, etc., and inform us to what extent under the Borough Act we are liable to be rated, the powers vested in a Borough, etc. Then, again, if you would also kindly shew to what extent the County Council could' rate us, and if the different ridings have power to rate themselves after the County Councillors get their two or three shilling rates off the inhabitants. And further, what would be the result if Highway Boards are to remain as they are at preseiit. I have been requested by a larj?e number of people to ask your valuable assistance in solving those latest cumbersome Acts of our Government before they commit themselves to adopt either one of them, and by so doing you will confer a favour.—Yours truly, W. J. SUITER.

ARRIVAL OF THE AUGUSTA.— LATER FROM FIJI.

By the arrival of brigantinc Augusta, we have files of the " Fiji Times "and "Argus " to the 24th ult., from which we condense tlie following :— The Governor had visited Taviuni. A unlive woman has died of wounds inflicted by her husband with an axe. The schooner Jessie Henderson, arrived at Levukafrom Auckland on the 22nd and the Goolwa, 100 days out from London. A Tokalau man in tlie employ of Mr. B. Hooker, hanged himself owing to being parted from his mad wife. H. M. S. Bea gle arrived at Lcvuka on the 21st, and the Star of the South on the 23rd, and left with G passengers and mails for Kandavu. The Dauntless has been floated. On tlie voyage to Levuka of the Jessie Henderson 50 or 60 sheep died.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before Joseph Willcox Esq., and J. Baber Esq.., Justices). TIGHT. Thomas Moore and Thomas Stack pleaded guilty lo having been drunk overnight, and a^per usual. WAR G AND SOME HARD SWEARING. Mary Murphy, who has appeared before the Court once or twice before on similar charges, was charged with threatening to have the life of Eliza Good, her neighbour, and with using other abusive language to her on the sth mst. The defendant said she was a married woman Her husband had not deserted her, but had been absent from her for five years She did not know whether he was dead or alive. W bile he was with her he was a good husband. Mr Murphy wal a neighbour of hers, and yesterday they were both in their back yards, which was separated only by a droken down fence. When Mrs Murphy saw her she called out i^ere s Bctsv Good the yellow-skinned devil.' .She then used S great many scandalous expressions, and swore by G— she would have her hie. bhe a led that she meant it tins time, and would be as good as her word The defendant was a Wicked woman, and she was afraid ot her. She also threatened her children, and she had brought them up to the Court for Protection. her eyes to protect her from tliat rearim WWitaesß was volubly cross-examined by the defendant who asked her among other ques tions if Jhc did not call her " a long tailed black glThfs the witness strenuously denied. Mrs Barns, a neighbour of he parties corro -linrat,,rl -vt ls Good's statement m c^crj paruou lm^ She distinctly heard the threat, and the language made use 5 of by Mrs Murphy was most fCfn f cross-examination by the defeudant this witness said she had been engaged as a nurse by Mrs Murphy, but had not borne her ill-will SlThis closed the case for the prosecution. Mrs Murphy then made her statement on oath She denied that she had threatened Mrs Good. The row began by Mr Good snjtfng -out " Oli, I'll never get drunk any more. My hus band will never give me two black eyes. She then began taunting witness, and accused her of

being drunk and having killed her baby. She said witness was a "long-tailed blackguard." In continuing her statement Mrs Murphy posi tively stated that she did not answer a word. Mrs Good said she might come to the Court and complain if she liked, but Sub-Inspector Pardy was her friend, and she would not get much from him. It was owing to her having spoken to Mr. Barstow first that Mrs. Gooq had come and laid her complaint. Margaret Burrell was called in support of the defendant's case. Mr. Cunningham, the clerk, pointed out that tills woman had herself brought a charge of threatening language against Mrs. Murphy a few weeks before, which had led to the defend ant being bound over to keep the peace. This witness corroborated Mrs Murphy's story. She said Mrs. Good was the cause of all the row. Mary Wells, a girl living close by, and William RadclifFe, a lodger with Mrs. Murphy, supported the defence statement. They were quite sure they heard everything. £ Patrick Murphy, the husband of the defendant, gave evidence in favour of his wife. He was at home that day, and did not go to work. Mrs. Good had threatened to keep him out of employ ment till he paid her some money which she declared he owed her. Constable Abranis deposed that he had been instructed to enquire into the disturbances, which were always taking place between the parties, and the result of his enquiries was that he found both as bad as one another. Sub-Inspector Pardy said he had given the constable instructions to make the enquiries. Mr. Barstow had suggested this plan to him, as ho was tired of the continual complaints. The Bench said it was lucky for Mrs. Murphy that the evidence was conflicting. She was already under bonds for her good behaviour, and if she was brought up again, they would be escheated. Under the circumstances, they must dismiss the case, both parties paying their own costs.

This was all the business.

TAIRUA GOLD MINING COMPANY.

A SPECIAL general meeting of shareholders in the Tairua Gold Mining Company, was held this afternoon, in the National Bank Buildings. G. S. Graham Esq. was voted to the chair, and stated that the object of the meeting was to elect directors, and to consider the advisability of calling \i\> the unpaid capital of the company. On the motion of Mr. A. G. Grant, seconded by Mr. Stone the following shareholders were elected directors : —Messrs G. S. Graham, Jos. Howard, J. Wrigley, Captain C. J. Stone, and H. Burton. A great deal of dis cussion ensued relative to the advisability of calling up the capital, and the reading of several reports. The following resolution, moved by the Chairman, and seconded by Mr. Howard was carried unanimously : — " That in terms of rule No (>, this meeting sanctions the calling up of the unpaid capital of the Company." The prospects of the Mine were shewn to be good.

BOARD OF EDUCATION.

A MEETING of the Board of Education was held this afternoon. Present :Mr H. 11. Lusk (chairman), Col. Haultain, Messrs Prime, Ball, J. May. The most important business discussed up to the time of our going to press, was that which arose from a letter ad dressed to the Board by the Hon. Mr Whitaker asking the Board to co operate with the Government in finding employment for as many as possible of the officers of the Provincial Government, whose services, in consequence of the late changes, had been dispensed with. It was resolved that Mr Lusk, Mr Prime, and Dr. Campbell be appointed a committee to wait upon the Hon. Mr Whitaker to ascertain more fully the views of the Gov ernment with reference to his letter.

INQUEST.

An inquest was held this afternoon, at the Frcenians' Hotel, before Dr. Philson, corner, and a jury, on the body of the ohl man, James Kelly, who was drowned last evening, by the wharf, the particulars of which appeared in our last issue. The following witnesses were examined : —

William Middleton, Dr. Dawson, Sergeant Martin, water police. A verdict of " Accidental drowning" was returned.

THE EYEJSfING STAR, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1876



STiOUND, on sth Deccinber,in Onchtinga, JL half a Sovereign. Owner call at this ofliee. WANTED, Female Cook, Housemaids, experienced Nurse, General Servants. immediate engagements; good wages.—Miss Colls' KcK'Slry Omce. WANTED TO PURCHASE, a Pony suitable for a Butcher.—Apply W. Palmer, Pitt-street. WANTED, a (General Servant.—Apply Mr Dornwell, Queen-street. ANTED, a Lad able to Milk and make himself generally useful.—Apply J. 8., at Messrs. Holland and Co., Grocers, Queen-street, between 1 and 2 o'clock. ANTED, by the day, a good Dress maker.—Apply Mrs. Williams, opposite Teasdalc's, Baker, Grey-street. ANTED, a steady Man as Cook for an Hotel at Poverty Bay.—Apply at Hill's Victoria Hotel. WANTED, two strong Boys.—Apply to H. P. Haydcn, Wakeflola-strcet. rfl AILORESSES. —Wanted two iirst-claws JL hands ; none other need apply ; highest wages.—o. Darrell, comer of Albert and Wynd ham-streets. a General Servant; refer- VT ences required.—Apply to Mrs. G. S Jakins, Ponaonby Road. WANTED, a strong Lad as an Appren tice to the blacksinithing-; one who has been at tlie trade preferred.—Apply J. Seotter, Newmarket. Forge. ANTED to Sell, 400 Military Linen Towels, Bd. each.— W. Eyro, KniiiskUlen House, Victoria-street. ANTED, a Housemaid.—Apply to Mrs. Short, Romuera. WANTED, a good General Servant; references required. — Mrs. Morlcy, Havelock House, Symonds-street. WANTED, a General Servant, to pro ceed with family to Napier.—Apply Mrs. M. Banks, 3 doors past Junction Hotel, Kpsom. W ""ANTED, a Nursegirl, for Farmers' 1 fotel, Drury.—Apply to Mrs. Pollock, Queen-street. ANTED, a Boy, about 15 ■ must he able to milk, 'and one accustomed to horses preferred.—Mr. Yonge, the Poplars, Kemuera. ANTED, a smart respectable Lad, to learn the business.—l. Levy, Clothier, 210, Queen-street. ANTED, a General Servant; refer ences required. Must be able to cook and wash.--Mrs. Cobley, North Shore. ANTED, an experienced young per son to take charge of six children.—For address apply to Mrs. liardwick, Grocer, top ot Short land-street, ANTED, immediately, a General Servant; must be able to wash and cook.—Apply to Mrs. Henry Gilflllan, Symonds s treet. WANTED, a First-class Barmaid ; re ferences required.—Apply Royal Mail Hotel. WANTED to Let. a Furnished Bed room ; good view of the harbour.—Apply at this ollice. ANTED, to caution the public against spurious imitations of the Home Shuttle Lock-stitch Sewing Machine. The genuine article can only be obtained in Auckland of J. V. Breda, Shortland-street. All others are counterfeit. WANTED Known, I have just opened another splendid assortment of Black Silk Grenadines (satin stripes and checks), to be sold from 10s. 6d. the dress of 12 yards. The "•oods are extra value, and the only Dress for The summer season.—F. Tomlinson, Draper, ParnelL ■VSTANTED, a good General Servant.— y y Apply to Mrs. Short, Kemuera. ANTED, a respectable Boy, about 16. as apprentice to'the Coach Painting- and Trimming.— ll. Bull, Coach Painter and Trim mer, Upper Queen-street. ANTED to Sell, a 4-Koomed House, in Hill-street, Newmarket, and • Freehold Allotment, 2S by 100 feet. Lined and papered, good tank, well-fenced ; £100. Very cheap. — Apply H. Kean, Thistle Hotel. ANTED, a stout Lad.—Apply to X, Elley, Butcher, Parnell,



WANTED, an Apprentice to the Bread and Biscuitmaking.—Apply to Charles Burton, Charcoal Biscuit Manufacturer, Queen street and Parnell. WANTED, a Situation either as Shep herd or Stockman ; has a couple of good dogs, work either sheep or cattle.—Apply to G. M. Hamilton, Russell's Boarding House, Hobson-street. WANTED, a steady Man Cook for the Masonic Hotel, Taranaki.—Apply at the Albert Hotel before 10 a.m. ANTED KNOWN, that you can get Good French Felt Hat for 2/11, at Coombes' City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. ANTED Everybody to know that they can have a comfortable home at Morris's Boarding-house, near the Rcmuera Railway Station. Charges moderate. Fares to Auckland only -Id. a day by taking a monthly ticket. ANTED to Sell, Exchange, or Pur chase New or Second-hand Furniture, Bedding, and household requisites of every description. Parties furnishing can have three months credit, and pay by weekly instalments, at the Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart, Victoria-street East, near the Greyhound Hotel. BOARD AND IiESLDENCE. —A vacancy at Brame's Temperance Board ing House, Upper Queen-street, for a single Gentleman. "\)S7" ANTED Known, that I. have opened V T a Branch of my Business in Darby street, next to Mr. Dornwell's Butchery.—James Rae, Pawnbroker. WANTED KNOWN, we continue to make Trousers to order for 15s. —Phillips's Mart, Queen-street. WANTED, 500 Pigeons ; highest cash price given.—-James A. Brown, Ellcrslie. i*^^"\!|r~A I W E R A, Jlllglg; TT HOT SPRINGS. Arrangements have been made with the owners of the 'LILLY' to run her as an Extra Boat during the Summer Months. She will con vey passengers at the Reduced Fake of 10s. for a Return Ticket, and the Manager of the Hotel has Reduced True Charge for Board, including Baths, Towels, &c, to 15s. for First class, and 10s. for Second-class, from SATUR DAY till MONDAY. The Steamer will leave every Saturday at 2 p.m.. and return to Auckland at half-past 9 a.m. on Mondays. jSW^ T> ARQUE 'TA MA V A.' gglOl^ -*-* FROM LONDON. .^i?£33B«a23r' <ir Consignees are requested to 3S^3SS2£aL Pass Entries, and obtain Delivery Orders from the undersigned for their Goods, without delay. Cargo impeding the discharge of the vessel will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense. A Sight Entry to clear the vessel will bo passed at 12 o'clock on SATURDAY, the 9th hist. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING GO. (LIMITED), Agents. Auckland, 7th December, 1870. sSS**^ T> EGU LA R MONTHLY jllgL^; fIA; STEAM COMMUNICATION AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 3rd January. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents IG, Queen-street, Auckland, December 7, IS7O. *^s^- nnilE P.S. OREGON will leave ', '■'■-'-■■ £- Onchumra Wharf for Manukau, "-*s:sS2sE at 9 a.m. on FRIDAY (weather per mitting).—M. H. ROE. IT OST, on Sunday morning, the 3rd hist, jLJ a Large Bay Horse, black points, branded II on both shoulders, off hock little swollen. — Any person bringing the same to E. P. Hulnio, Rcmuera, will be handsomely rewarded. rgIENDERS required for Alteration to a JL House in Onehunga. Tenders to close on the llth instant. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. —Apply to J. Robb, Queen street, Onehunga. IITOTEL FOR SALE. -The well-known CRITERION HOTEL, at Otahuhu, con taining 30 rooms, with extensive Stabling, Coach-houses, and other ofiice, with the House hold Furniture (including Billiard Table) and Stock-in-Tradc.—For particulars apply to J. M. and J. Mowbray. Land Agents. |jlO!i SALE, cheap, a House of 5 rooms, .kJ newly built, with every convenience, and largo freehold allotment, in healthy locality, with splendid view.—Apply at this oflice. QMA LL FARM FOR SALE.—A Com kl pact Farm of 25 acres, situate in the Parish of Pakuranga, near the property of Mr. John Wallace, Flat Bush.—Samuel Coclirane and Son, Land Agents, Fort-street. M'jjjlOß SALE, a nine-roomed House, a} outhouses, and 11 acres in grass, Otahuhu.—W. Flood, 5, Insurance Build ings. Price, £300. fjiOß SALE, cheap (property of a gentle- J man leaving the colony), a large assort ment of wearing apparel, a portion of which is quite new.—Apply at this oflice. T}7^ 01 1 SAL E, in Vincent-street, a Large BJ Building Allotment,, 00 feet by 300 feet.— Samuel Cochranc and Son, Land Agents, Fort street. ■VTORTH SHORE.—Three Houses to _jL i Let.—Apply 11. and It. Duder, Devonport Store. DEVONT'ORT.-^To Let or for Sale, a newly-erected Villa, Mount Victoria, ad mirably finished; an excellent Collage cm the Beach ; and in a few days, a Family Residence completely furnished.—Oliver Mays, Post-oiltee Store, Victoria Wharf. DEVONPORT.— To be Let, a comfort able 7-roomed Cottage, with large garden and yard, out-buildings, &c. —Samuel Coclirane and Son, Land Agents, Fort-street. TO LET, a four-roomed Cottage, with garden, situate in Nelson-street; rent, Bs. per week.—Apply to J. Cater, Cook-street. Tino LET, a comfortable Residence in JL Edinburgh-street. There are six rooms, and excellent well of water.—J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. nnO LET ON LEASE, the Premises now _!_. in the occupation of Mr. 11. Atkins, Draper, 134, Queen-street. Possession can be given on Ist January next.—Apply to Mr. F. L. Prime, 28, Insurance Buildings. TWSQ LET at Mount Eden, a new Five _JL Roomed House with about three acres of groudd.—Apply_to J. Robinson, Stockade Road TO LET, a 7-roomed House, at bottom of Domain-street.—Mrs. Chalmers, Domain. r|l() LET, two Unfurnished Rooms, with JL fireplace, near St. Paul's Church.—Apply at this office. Jfc^A* nnO BE LET, on Grafton Road, j 7j t Rfe> -J- a Large and Convenient Family .*=&srSMsteßesidence, containing ton rooms, al ways well upplied by pump and running stream of waser,commodious yards and out-buildings, together with about two acres of land, the greater portion of which is an Orchard in full bearing,—Apply to H. ASHTON & SONS, No. 8 N"ew Zealand Insurance Buildings; or to Joseph NTewmar- Mr 1 10 LET, House and Shop adjoin- JL ing J. C. Pelham's Ladder and Barrow Factory, 19, Victoria-street; rent, lus. per week.—Apply on the premises. 0 LET, the premises in High-street, lately occupied by Mr. Harrison, contain ing seven rooms and shop.—For particulars in quire on the premises from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m., or to Mr. Partington, Land Agent. "OAUNELL HIGHWAY DISTRICT. _sL A Meeting of Ratepayers will be held on Thursday next, the 7th instant, at 7.30 p.m , at tli : j-'.imell Hall, Parnell, to consider the ques tion vi forming a. Borough. W. 11. KISSLING, Chairman Parnell District Board. fjTuIE Handsomest Trousers and Vests in a the Province. -Phillips's Mart. ITiOUNI), a Half-sovereign.—Owner call Ju at this oilice. r |pHE undersigned bogs to announce that 8 he will teach Highland Dancing, Hornpipe, and Ball-room Dancing, from this date, at his residence, Newton Road. Terms moderate.— M. F. M. WIIITELAW. OTIC E O F REMOVA L. PHILIP CROWE, Baker, begs to inform his customers and the general public that he has Moved into his new Shop in Hobson-street, opposite Wellington-street,



COKPOKATION NOTICES. TENDERS FOR NAILS HORSE SHOEING, IRONWORK, &c. Town Clerk's Office. December 5,1876. Tenders for Nails, Ironwork, &c, required during the ensuing year (1877). in accordance with specifications to be seen at the Office of the City Surveyor, will be received by the City Council until 2.30 p.m. of WEDNESDAY, the 13th instant. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to bo endorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. mE NDE R S FOR TUBE R. Town Cleric's Office, December 5, 187 G. Tenders for Timber required by the City Council during the ensuing year (1877), in accord ance with specifications to be seen at the Office of the Oily Surveyor, will be received until 2.30 p.m. of WEDNESDAY, the 13th instant. Tlie Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to be endorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. mjE N D EIIS FOR HORSE-FEED. 3. Town Clerk's Office, December 5, 1876. Tenders for the Supply of Horse-feed during the ensuing year (1H771, in terms of specifications to be seen at the Office of the City Surveyor, will be received by the City Council until 2.30 p.m. of WEDNESDAY, the 13th instant. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to be endorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. 66 milE COUNTIES ACT, 1576, AND JL THE REGULATION OF LOCAL ELECTIONS ACT, 1876." I, Frederick Burgess, Returning Officer for the Hastings Riding, Thames Comity, do hereby give notice that in pursuance of the Governor's Proclamation fixing the twenty-second day of December, 1870, for the first Election of Council lors for Hastings Riding, Thames County, I appointFlemingand Stevenson's Store, Hastings, as the place, and the sixteenth day of December, 1876, as the day for the Nomination of Candi dates. FREDERICK BURGESS, Returning Officer. 6^ mHE COUNTIES ACT, 1876, AND JL THE REGULATION OF LOCAL ELECTIONS ACT, 1876." I, John McKcnzie, Returning: Officer for the Kauwacranga Riding, Thames County, do hereby give notice that in pursuance of the Governor's Proclamation fixing the twenty second day of December, 1876 for the first Election of Councillors for Kauwaeranga Riding, Thames County, I appoint the Kauwae ranga Highway Board Office as the place, and the sixteenth day of December, 1876, as the day for the Nomination of Candidates. JOHN McKENZIE, Returning Officer. ERADICATION OF SCAB, EAST COAST DISTRICT. Tenders will be received until the loth January, 1877, for Purchasing and Boiling Down from Twenty to Twcnly-iivc Thousand Scabby Sheep in the East Coast District (East Cape). Full particulars and copies of conditions may bo obtained on application at the Civil Commis sioner's Office, Auckland; S. Locke, Esq., Napier; or to Captain Porter, Gisborne. H. T. KEMP, Civil Commissioner. TENDERS arc invited for the Supply and Delivery of 300 Telegraph Poles (moro or less), for a line of Telegraph between AVark wortli and Waiwera, via the German Settle ment. Specifications and conditions of the above works may be seen at the Telegraph Offices, Auckland and Warkworth. Tendersto be addressed to C. Maling, Esq., Telegraph Surveyor, Telegraph Office, Auck land, and to be sent in not later than Noon of the 9th day of December, 1876. By order of the Telegraph Commissioners. C. LEMON, General Manager New Zealand Telegraphs. Auckland. Nov. 23. 1870. CABLEGRAM. , —_—. (SPECIAL LINK.) Berlin, this day. Allen meincn Frcundeii and Goennern wuenscht einon vorgnuegten Weihnachten und cm gluecklich.es neucs Jahr. BISMARK. I. ALEXANDER Heartily joins in the above, and begs to recom mend his Well and Large Assorted Stock OK GOLD AND SILVER WATC HE S, BY T. RUSSEL & SON ROTHKRHAM BENSON DENT EHRHARDT, and others With GUARANTEES from the Manufac turers, Besides his Own, for Two Years. THE JEWELLERY DEPARTMENT Is acknowledged by Connoisseurs one of the Finest Collection in New Zealand, and is replenished by every Mail with the Latest Designs from Home and the Continent. for the coming holidays, i shall offer the above goods reduced" prices, To Effect a Clearance of Surplus Stock. I, Alexander, Jeweller to II is Excellency the Governor, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. T7l STATE O"F WALTER GRAHAM". Hi GROCER, AUCKLAND. AH parties indebted to the above arc requested to pay their accounts within one week to the undersigned. All unpaid accounts after that date will be handed to a solicitor for recovery. H. BROWN, ) r,, f A. H. NATHAN, f irustocs. STATE OF WALTER GRAHAM. GROCER, AUCKLAND. Creditors arc requested to prove their Claims at once. H. BROWN, ) «__*„„ A. H. NATHAN, j Hustecs. PARNELL DISTRICT BOARD. Written Applications will be received by the undersigned till FRIDAY, the Bth instant, at noon, for the Appointment of Valuer to the Board. Applicants can receive all information from the undersigned. W. H. KISSLING, Chairman Parnell District Board,



GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE VX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. CHORAL HALL. THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, 7th DEC. A CONVERSAZIONE in connection with the above will be held in the Choral Hall THIS (Thursday) EVENING. The Meeting will be addressed by the follow- Ministers :— Rev. John Elmslie, Christchurch Rev. Robekt MuKinnjsy, Mahurangi Rkv. Patkick C alder, Nelson Rev. James Cosh (Deputies from Joseph JPaxton, ISsq. / Sydney. Tables will be kept supplied with Fruit throughout the evening. The Meeting will be interspersed with Music, by a Powerful Choir, consisting of Anthems, ''1 will Hit up mine eyes," " Bohold, how good and joyful," "In Jewry is God known/ Solos, &c. Doors open at 7 p.m.; to commence at 7.30 p.m. Tickets (Is. od. each) to be obtained at Messrs. Upton's, Wayte's, and Chapman's, Queen-street, and Mr. Peacock's Shortland-street. AB A Z A A R, IN AID Oi'' THE FUNDS yon the ERECTION of a MISSION SCHOOL CHURCH jx UNION-STREET, In connection with >3t. Matthew's Church, will bo hold in the LORNE-STiiEiiiT HALL on the 11th, 15th, and 10th D-fcCJKMiJER, IS7O. On the Evening of the l-iih, a GRAND PRO MENADE OOxNC&it'i' will ue given, under the direction oi Air. JosErn Jjkuwxe. Adniisaioii i.o the iiazaar, Is.; Children, oU. Contributions may bo acnttoany oi Uicfoliow ing JUauiea: —Airs, liassaru, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. (Jadinan, x\lva. Haisteaa, Miss Jiamcs, and iviiss Vickers. jjoimiiund 01 lioulcs (uict or well read] to Mi. Webb, jun., Jlobson-Htreet. MOUNT ALBERT DISTRICT BOAKD. Tenders will bo received until noon on MON DAY, the lSlii instant, lor Breaking about 300 yards '£!? inch Ateiai. information can be ob tained rroni the Secretary, Mr. J. R. Stych, iMorningsidc. A. K. TAYLOR, ' Chairman. X\ I N N A F O R G E T. CHAS. BURTON'S usual CHRISTMAS GIFT ENTERPRISE for WEDDING CAKES, con taining 'Wedding Rings. Tickets now ready at Parnell and Queen street. CHAS. BURTON. "TU" O T I C E. The Quarterly Meeting of the Members of the Journeymen Bakers' Association will be held at the British Hotel on SATURDAY, the Dili inst., at T.iiu p.m. All members arc requested to attend. JAMES McLEAN, Chairman. lON A GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that a CALL (the iifth) of ONE SHILLING* per Share has this day been made by the Directors, payable to the Secretary, at the o'iico of the Company, Kapanga itoad, j Coromandei, on or before FRIDAY, the Tlnd day oi December, 187 li. J. 11. HARRISON, Secretary. Coromandei, sth December, 1876. KARANGaHAPE DISTRICT BOARD. The Ratepayers of the above District are hereby iuviied. to meet at tlio School-room, Edinburgh-street,Newton,at7 p.m., on TUES DAY, the 12th instant, to consider the position of the District under tho Coun ties Act, ana the advis ability or otherwise oi forming the District into a Municipality. F. CHERRY. IVTOTICE.—The public are cautioned _Li against negotiating a Cheque for £20 on the Bank of New South Wales, drawn by Ellen Bucholz in favour of soli, dated December t>, 1870, payment of which is stopped.—E. liucholz. LOtST, between Scotia Hotel, Hobson streot, and Victoria-street, a silver Filigree Brooch.—Finder will be rewarded by leaving at Stab office. I7IOUND, yesterday, a purse containing _iJ money.—Owner can have same by apply ing at Parnell Store, Parnell Rise. PONSONBY AND OR DEDWOOD HIGHV.'A V DISTRICT. Notice is hereby given that the Assessment List of the above-named District, for the" year ending 30th June, 1577, has been linali-y' sealed, and that the Kate Book may be inspected at the Ponsonby Hall, where Rates may be paid to Mr Charles Spurgcon. Rates may also be paid to Mr Thomas Jenliins, Collector, Pitt street, Auckland. For the District Board. , • JOS. A. TOLE, Chairman. Ponsonby, sth December, 1875. HENDERSON'S MILL ANNUAL RACE S. Parties interested in the above Races are par ticularly requested to attend a Meeting, to be held at the Oratia Hotel, Henderson's Mill, on SATURDAY, the 9th instant, at 4 p.m. Business: To receive Financial Statement of last year's races, &c. J. WILLMOTT, Secretary. Ie "e~d d b7~T n ks, THISTLE HOTEL. JOB LOT of Alpaca Coats, 6s. lid. ; original price, 14s.—Phillips's Mart, Queen str et. IN two years we have made np 4059 measurements. Comment is needless.— SAMUEL COOMBES, City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. CALL in and see the nice patterns in Mosgicl Tweeds that Samuel Coombes is making up for 21/ in Trousers. No house this side the Line can touch them, but they look and weep. In the words of a local French Poet, "What harm to look in and judge." TO-MORROW. PRODUCE, POULTRY, GROCERIES, BIRDS, FURNITURE, CLOTHING, &c. M. JONES & CO. WILL sell at the Central Sale Rooms, To-morrow, at 11 a.m., Oats, Maize, Bran, Chaff, Potatoes, 5 tierces Prime Napier Beef, without reserve POULTRY—FowIs, Ducks, Turkeys, Geese, 1 pair Prize Hondan Fowls, Canaries, Cages, Pigeons, &^. FURNITURE, Clothing, Fancy Goods, Boots and Shoes, &c, &c. TO-MORROW. COTTAGE FOR REMOVAL, St. George's Bay Road, Parnell. FTIHE subscribers will sell at the Mart, JL Fort-street, to-morrow (Friday), Bth inst., at 12 o'clock, A Cottage in St. George's Bay Road, Parnell, opposite Col. Nation's. To be removed witnin seven days. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW. EX AUGUSTA, @ FIJI. L. W. EATON WILL sell by auction, at his Mart, to morrow (Friday), at half-past 10 o'clock, 100 bunches Bannanas 1000 Pineapples 3000 Cocoanuts Also, in Store : 20 cases Onions 200 Preserved Bannanaa 10 cases Apples,



SATUR DAY, DECEMBER 16.] PAPAKURA CATTLE MARKETS, THE NEXT CATT^U SALE will be held on Saturday, December J6th. at the Papakura Yards, of about 4)AA HEAD MIXED CATTLE, Dairy /2\J\J Cows, Horses, &c. At half-past 12 o'clock, HUNTER & NOLAN. TO-MORROW, NOON. MARKET-DAY AUCTION SALE, AT ARTHUR'S MALT. PRODUCE, GROCERIES, &C— New and Old PotaiGrs. Onions, Oal.ba.qo, Butter, Cheese, Bacon, llams, He-f. O:iis. Barley, Bran, Oatmeal, Peari iiariey. Tea, Chocolate, Potted Meats, Fish. Sardines. Currants, Washing Soda, Carb. so :a. Confectionery. FURNITULift DKPARTMENT. Al1 uNI3 OOLOCK, The property vi <•- Gentleman leaving Auck land : a useful iot of Household Furniture and Effects. Kitchen Utensils, Croekeryware. Jtc, j Drawing-room Suite, Stoves, Tables, Chests of Drawer's, Chairs, Bedsteads, &c. 20 Beats suit able- for Hall or Church, Earthenware, Boots, Beer Engines, Fancy Go< rls. Hats, Pictures, Books, Sowing Machine, Ornaments. FRIDAY, N OON. — 3 1 A n kkt-i i ousk. RC. GREN WOOD will sell by auction, • at the Market I Louse, To-morrow, noon, POULTRY. — Fowls, GccbO, Turkeys, Ducks. Pigeons, Fancy Birds, &c. iTiODUCK.—Pota toes, Onions, newly-corned Butter, Bacon, Bran, Cheese, Sharp"- Oaten Hay, Kc.; Furniture. &c. A Git? and Harness; a sin.k'-barrclJod Gun, ScwinK Machine (nearly newl Wheeler and Wil son.— it. O. (!'■ nnwoori. Auctioneer. ■ TUiibUAi, j;.-a o,uii.it.ii 19. THE II AYMAR KE T. "IVTEXT WOOL SALE takes place on -Ll Tuesday, 19th instant, for about PAA BALES, mostly ."WASHED LONG -01/lr wool. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, DECEMBER S. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, on Friday next, Dec. S, at 11 o'clock, A number of Sails, suitable for covering Stacks. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8. THE HAYMARKET. SEED AND CORN STRIPPER. FOR SALE, at the Haymarke*, on Fri day, December S, at 11 o'clock, An Adelaide Stripper. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THE HAYMARKET. SALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and HIDES every FRIDAY, at 2 o'clock, i ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, on Friday next, Dec. 8, at 11 o'clock, Two compact Draught Colts, three years old, and unbroken. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8. THE HAY MAII X E T. UNDER BILL OF SALE. LEATHAM TO ALFRED BUCKLAND. FOR SALE, on Friday next, December 8, at 11 o'clock, in one iot A. Four Horse-power Portable Engine, Belts, Frame, Puliies, Scutcher, Flax-dressing Machine, l-'ress and fined, at Pokeno. ALFEKD BTTCKLAim B. TONKS R. C. OABR TO-MORROW. MAIZE, EX. TANNA. B. TONKS & CO. ~W/ ILL sell To-morroAv, at 11 o'clock, V? ■10 sacks Maize, all more or less damaged B. TONKS. It. C. CARR MONDAY, DECEMBER 11. BRICK STORE, DURHAM-STREET. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed by Messrs. Hart ley & Co. to sell, on Monday next, at 12 o'clock, FREEHOLD BRICK STORE off Durham street, newly and most substantially built, two storeys hipfh, large chimney stack; three-stalled stable ; good well; large shed, &c.; the entire erected on allotment 33 x-99 feet. For Positive-Sale. B. TONKS. -^ R. C. CARR. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12. AMERICAN CHAIRS ! AMERICAN CHAIRS ! B. TONKS & CO. HAVE beeiMnstructed to sell by auction, on Tuesday next, the 12th instant, at 11 o'clock, 187 eases American Chairs, consisting of Franklin, Ofiice, Bent-bar, Nurse and Office Rockers, Douglas Office and Din ing, &c, &c. TO-MORROW. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, DOUBLE-BARREL GUN, WASHING MACHINE AND MANGLE. THE subscribers will sell at the mart, Fort-street, to-morrow (Friday), Bth inst., at 11 o'clock, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, comprising— Spring-seated Couch and four Chairs, in green damask ; Loo Tables, Chcffonnier, Cane and other Chairs, Grovcr and Baker Sewing- Machine, Hmall Military Chest Drawers, Single and Double Iron Bed steads, Superior D.B.Gun, Hair Mattrass, Washstands and Ware, Chests Drawers, Stuffed Forms, Filter, Crockery, Chest Carpenter's Tools, Washing Machine and Mangle, ccc, &C, &C. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15. HHHE subscriber has received instnvjdftHk Tt i<? well-known a.«! V - u.l-1 lo -YiIJ- •• • -aue. Merehandis" or p ,r lC ?-' sJ lv u>». marketfor theNetvDrv^ T M^»»iacilll^' b(isng close to be leaded * ti ock a ucl Q^cn-sta'ect Wharf. To oe leasea iOl . kg years. Also, A Large Level Allotment, 66 feet by 300 feet well fenced, situated in Union-street, near to lifOaehTnS^ 0 o=ed fi' om **' Sut^« GEORGE SIBBIN, . . Auctioneer-..