after hearing the evidence, they had jW'^eTi. tlicre was no substantiation of tho '"L ° 'MR HOI/DSHIF'S LEASES. Captain Daldy moved and Mr Tolc secon ded that the minutes of the "Works Com mittee be adopted. Moved by Mr Tolo seconded byMrMasc field that Mr Holdships lease be disposed of athisrislcj Councillor Cosgrave opposed the motion, and did not sec why Mr Holdship should be exceptionally treated. His property waa valuable to Mr Holdship. He had bwn twitted about it outside, a 'ul it was said that gthere was a <Tood deal of 10-rolling and favorit ism on the Hoard. Ho (Mr Cosgruve) had told tho poisons that tho only member o f the Board who dealt in logs was the •Chaimian, but ho did not say he sold his logs to the Board. Mr Kissfing had given Ms-opinion against the proposed course. He moved that legal means be taken to compel Mr Holdship to. complete his lease. Mr Kissling said he thought that an attempt to enforce the lease would only in volve the Board in useless expense. Mr Boylau thought the only security for a long lease would t bj the erection of a pcruuuio.it building, and this they could not compel Mr Holdship to do, Mr Mays thought it would be better for the Board if the lease were not completed. Mr Kissling said Mr Holdship was unable to erect buildings on the land, and if he had tho means would not so expend money, and lie could not borrow as no ono would lend at the present rate of the lease. lie would move that Mr. Holdship be invited to meet the EndoAvinent Commettec with a view to a Settlement. Mr. Boylan seconded. Mr. Nicol opposed. This amendment was negatived. The original motion was carried. ACCOUNTS. The Chairman said that he did not, believe that at the end of the year the Board would owe more than £5 altogether, and the outstanding accounts due to the Board did not exceed £40. He mentioned this as being creditable to the Board.

The report was adopted. Payments of accounts were authorised as under : General account, £2,020 ; Loan account, £3,239 8s lid ; Total, £5,265-Ss lid. Statement of Funds :—Balance in Bank, £9,705 2s 3d ; Cash in hand, £5 ISs scl ; Total, £9,711 0a Bd. By accounts paid as above, £2,029 ; Balance £7,632 0s Sd. Moneys voted, £4,570 ; Interest due January 10th 1877, £4,545; Total, £9,415. Loan Account :—Balance in Bank, £2441 lls Sd; Accounts for payment, £3239 8s lid; Already paid, £60S 10s /Total £2630 ISs lid. Debit Balance. £189 7s 3d. Gash on Depo sit, £S0,'O00; Mortgage, £5180 ; Total £851 HO. TENDERS. ji| ~ Cartage : "W. fi. Winston, deposit £10 ; J. Craig, deposit £10. Mr Craig's tender accepted. Timber: E. Carr (the only tender) ac cepted. Ironwork :G. Leahy, J. McEavch. The former was accepted. .Sheds : The chairman reported that the saltj of -lieils of (he wharf this year realized £50 less than la^t years, the competition having been less. It was intimated that the next meeting would fall on Tuesday January 9th. This was all the business.

CITY COUNCIL—YESTERDAY. (Continued.)

TENDERS. I

Tenders for removing city refuse. James Mc- Shane £27 per calendar month; J. C. Kirby, £1 15s'do •G. Wilson, first year, £36, second year £37, third year £33. On the motion of C)'in-i!lor Maseiield, seconded by Councillor Goldie, George Wilson's tender was accepted. KETURXrNG OKKICEK. The Mayor called attention to the necessity of appointing a permanent returning oflicer, under clause 6 of the Local Elections Act. Councillor Isaacs: I beg to move that the Mayor be appointed. Councillor Goldie : You can't. Councillor Cosgravc : A good job too. Councillor Waddell moved that Mr Ridings be Mayor moved, and Councillor Prime seconded that the matter be deferred to next "councillor Brett thought Mr. Ridings was eminently fitted for tho office, and would most likely receive it in tho case of applications being invited. Still he considered it would bo better in the public interest, and to prevent tho possibility of any suspicion being entertained ol tne Dona tides of the Council, that applications should be PCoi 1 (n J;moT"cosgrave (addressing the Mayor): Is your Worship aware that, this is the last sitting of'the Council for the year? Couiicmoi^Cosgravc : Well, don't you think it would"be well to fix the salary at this meeting and then invite applications ? The Mayor: I will put the motion that the consideration of this question be postponed until next meeting of the Council. Tho motion was put, when there appeared four votes for and four against. The Mayor: As I was the mover I shall give ji\y casting vote that wo deal with the matter at Waddell: What's the use of having a easting vote if you do not use it to back your Cosgrave: I pr9po.se that we fix the salary, and call for applications. Councillor Brett seconded the motion. The Mayor said the salary must be fixed. , Councillor Cos-rave would add to his motion '■ and 1 hat the salary be £"iO per annum. Councillor Goldic moved that the amount be £10 103 per annum, and that Mr K'cUnaa do Returning Officer. Why should the Council incur a groat expense in advertising for applications. Councillor Isaacs, in seconding the motion, said he believed Councillor ircttwas anima led by sincere regard for the public interest in his advocacy of inviting applications. L-ut nero Vvus a portion worth £10 a year open to some Sleman, and it was proposed to nxpend more 1 lia;i that in invi'ing applications. Councilor Cosgravc desired to amend his motto b LbsUuUing for "and that the salary Iju £20," the words " that the amount be £0 Shiov eiV'i;he Cllayor put the amendmc:if. in favour of tho* appointment of Mr Ridings, when there voted tor the amendment: Councillors Goldie Dickson, Maseiield, Isaacs, and Waddcllf against it: Councillors Cosgravc, Brett, and PTlie Mayor: Mr. Ridings is appointed. A BMOIIT rASSSAGK OK ARMS. kt fhis stage Councillor Cosgrave was ob served talking in a whisper to another Councilor ODTh^MavoV: Order, Councillor Cos-rave. CouSor sOosg?avo 5 I am not out ot order,

&%'h* Mayor, (jumping up): I will not allow "tomSf Cosgrave, (rising);: I say met dis th^ jSi^alSow^ observations enough to resume yourseat, please? ' ?K ftSSfias that owing to the faSfhftMr S^Md declined to act, the mailer was postponed. . i c tter In reply 10 your letter of tins day s date,,we dis tinctly stated in our report on the s^tement or accounts itself,that we had made ascailimf, examination of the Oity Councils }JoO^s a"^,f l ," counts. We now add that we checked every posting from the cash books to the ledger; m After a disousison on the motion of Councillor Cosicrave, seconded by Councillor Isaacs, ti c discussion on the quest ion of the pernmuent l un of oity levels was nostpondea, until the letiun of yii: Anderson, the engineer. A return, eaEfor°on the motion of Councillor Goldie, shewed that the cost of this work haa JfcoufcUlorGoldle expressed doubts as to the of the figures. CITY ACCOUNTS. His Worship the Mayor read a letter from Mr Geonze Frazer, declining to make a second ex amination of the books in conjunction with Mr. also read a letter from Mr. Henry Wright, expressing willingness to examine the fo°r4 kthat is one of the means we adopted to ascertarn ? theT various items in the accounts ESfeS»«« Sulionl fZtwim mm® mm v> (^ »•

ami remove distrust-impelled, also, by a s^nsc S ee ° «>o Council officers, tho Council and ourselves, stepped out of our usual course and made a special report. Your Worahipneeds not to be informed that an audit starting from a correct statement of assets and liabilities going on through care'ully chocked receipts aid el ii?( f- UlT'n UK\ rcsu-ltin^ iv the assots and lia bilities at the termination of the investigation being found correct, must be complete and attectual, and leaves a sound basis for the next audit. It is thus evident that the accuracy of me annual statement of accounts was "not aliected formerly by the balances not having been brought down in the ledger. With regard to your question relative to the trea surers competency to keep the Council's books wo tound on this occasion that the statements of accounts put before us were vory crodilable evidence of your treasurer's ability, and we are of opinion that he will in future keep tho Council's books in a satisfactory manner.— (Signed) J. Waymouth, G. Fkaskk, auditors."' Councillor Brett said before going any further, he would like Mr. Waymouth's report of two months ago to be read, so tint it might be seen how widely it was at variance with the report just read.

The Mayor said a new order of things must commence with the New Year. He would make it his business to initiate an ellicient system in conjunction with the Finance Committee or auditors. As to the past proceedings, he wa3 no party to them, and would not take any part in them. At the same time ho would not say ono word to shield the faults of any of the Coun cil's servants.

Councillor Prime said the testimony of the auditors was clear, and left nothing- further to be said. It was Mr. Wright who had given tho information to Air. King. (Question). He does not deny.it. The charge was not simply against the city officers, but against the Council. ■ Councillor WaddclT: Mr King made no charges. He simply asked questions,

Councillor Cosgravo rose to a point of order Mr Wright was not a party in this matter.

Councillor Prime moved "That after the searching investigation and certificate ol! tho auditors, they should not expend money in a further scrutiny of the accounts." He did not think that they ought to do so on the statement of an outsider. After they had once gone through the farce of examining these accounts—(Coun cillor Brett: It was no farce at all.)—they should not spend a further £30.

Councillor Mascfield seconded the motion. A vote for-tho expenditure of this £30 would bo virtually one of want of coniidence in Mossrs Waymouth and Prazer.

Councillor Dickson supported the motion, lie had seen reason to change the opinion he formerly held. He now thought the money would be thrown away.

Councillor Goldie moved that the Finance Committee be empowered in the event of Mr. Fraser refusing to act with Mr. Wright, to engage Mr. Wright solely at £15. Mr. Waymouth's second letter admitted that cer tain balances had not been brought down, and it was said that "on this occasion" the accounts were right. The Treasuror had a rod hanging over his head for the past six months, and liad felt it necessary to work up. The report also said that "in the future" the books would be kept right. If an examination were taken it would be found that the books had been in a muddle, but were correct, and would not be so in future. Councillor Brett seconded the motion. He said ho could not understand the extraordinary dis crepancies between Mr. We? mouth's present report, and tho one written two months ago. Ho would like to have the first report read. Councillor Cosgrave; The public demands an inquiry, and one should be held. Councillor Isaacs could not understand how Messrs. King, and Wright were mixed up in (his matter. He. (Councillor Isaacs), would vote.; for the investigation simply because ho believed : that the city Treasurer would come out of the j ordeal with credit. | Mr "Waymouth's previous report was then , laid on "the table, and Councillor Goldie | (Inoted the following :—" In order lhat ; the ledger shall at any moment shew the slate of any account, and in order lhat the accounts may be properly kept, T think it is m- , dispensiblc that the books be kept .by double | entry. Your accounts since that date, loth : November, 1873, have been kept on no system at all Look for instance at folio 200 on loth .sow, 1873—the stone-breaking machine account is . closed with a balance of £927 15s lid, and the balance is not carried down. The fact is &011 j :os lid of Lhat amount hud been apportioned to ■ various streets accounts, and £350 should have been brought down as an asset. The result is there is no such asset in your ledger. On folio 201, working tools and plant stands an asset of £50 on the 15th Nov., 18(2. There is not a single posting of it afterwards, 1 yet on November 15, 1873. these are shown in j the printed statements at £100. This kind of thin"- "cts to be a serious matter at folios XVI, , 203 and 205. those boing severally the accounts for horsey, drays, and harness. The total debits of these accounts amount to £223 fw. (>d., but 111 ; the printed statements of accounts for the last year their total value is set down at £120. "" Unless the accounts arc kept by douoJe entry, | they will ere long be in a hopeless state of contu- Tho Mayor said the whole blame, and respon sibility was due to the Council, who placed Mr. Brodie in the position when he was absolutely new to anything about book-keeping. He, (the Mayor), thought the young man deser ved their sympathy rather than reproach. When the young man look over those books (hoy were in a frightful state. It would be found that the charges dated back to a period nrior to the present year, and a great many of them were old. Both accoun tants now considered him perfectly com- TJCtent Mr Wright's certificate would not allay public distrust. He feared that this ques tion would have to be decided by his casting vote in Which case he would vote lor the 111 ---vcKtion though "it would be wholly against his private inclinations, and largely against bis convictions. But he should, consider it his duty to vote in favour of inquiry as bein^ J" <-"" rrablic interest, and because the voting itself vv-ould reveal the fact that there ™;« sTounds for the demand. He believed me vom"■ man to be now fully competent, and ho (Mr Hurst) would pledge himsclr that if any irregularities occurred in Lijrti XL t^vc was any incompetency, he would come to the Council and ask that ap nh-eationsnSffht be invited from more compet- Snl pcreons. lie acknowledgedl he zeal which ie vat :d Councillors Goldie and Brett in urging this Siquiry but ho thought the Council would shfw its wisdom by letting tlio matter drop. Councillor Brett said he would have been will in- o •( <•: matter drop, but for the tworeports ?-Nr,. \\'.ivmouth being so much at variance. OLCounci or C< sgravesSd he wouldvotc lorthis inVr st^ation bocause the public demanded it. CouiiV' llor Maseiield did not behove there weie ten n)en in Auckland who desired an inrr!mcillor Goldie said if the Treasurer was rri,o M-ivor- Tarn quite sure cnai; mr muuiu SOT^Fols^^ss '^Councillor Goldie asked leave» to amend his ment wtii he following result :-For :- Council- E^ idicXgaS S£ sgM! DSlTniclSmcS Iwaß1waß therefore carried After agreeing thai tho next meeting be held on January 17, the Council rose.

PARNELL HALL.

Tttf Temperance Variety Trou])c announce a ir-iM cOTilcri and quadrille party in lie Parne ?j 11 r,, xv w Year's night. The bill ol: tare wiil consis Jf" a) musical bouquet, a la Christy.by the tioune two divisions of comic and sentimental. SRSSiaS mS" uS^auglmbie duett, by Messrs. Siirnrt and Plowman. Among the minstrels wo notice the names of Doran, Sceats, Janueson, and Mettam brothers; hence a genuine entertain n cut may with coniidence be anticipated.

An information was laid at the I olice Court to-day by Mr Brown, of thelate firm of Archard and Brown, charging Mr. Cross, storekeeper of Panicll, with having as saulted him last evening with a stick, on the Manukau Road.

Those splendid home-cured and dau>y : fed 1, ,fL on- in splendid order for cutting. They may be had at Is, per lb., at Barnett's City BaconW Pork Pie Manufactory, Queen-street. Call and see them for yourselves before Christmas.—[Ad vt.]

THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1876,



W\NTED a respectable Girl as Gene * ral Servant.-Aurora Hotel, Victoria street. . WANTED to Sell, cheap, a strong S horse - power Engine, with Cornish Boiler -Apply to Nicholls and Had, corner or Edwardes and Queen-streets. 4 NTIsTTTho Public to know that A. W I Carter. Butcher, Welleslcy-street, is selling Mr. McLean's Prime Hereford Oxen at ftn Xt nossible price. Prime Fat Veal, &c, W~ "ANTED, for an Hotel in town, a good Female Cook; also several general Servants.—E. Henry's Registry, Shortland-sti'Pet. a'good General Servant — YV Apply \Q ?lv§ Q* IJtoWftss» C^-ftlton j Koad.



WANTED, a middle-aged Person to attend on an Invalid Lady, and do gene ral housework.- For address apply to the Pub lisher, Star office. W "ANTED, somebody to Adopt a little , Boy of a widow who is unable to support him. Ten months old, largo dark eves, black "air.—For particular apply at this office. WANTED, a Boy.—Apply at this office. WANTED to Sell, a quantity of good Saiis, suitable for Hick Covers, Tarpau lms, &c—James McEwen, Customhouse-street. WANTED, a Nursegirl.—Apply to Mrs. J. C. Firth, Mount Eden. W "ANTED, a Man, with horses and plough, to Plough about 1 acres of Land. —Waitemata Hotel. WANTED, a Carpenter.—Apply at Waitomata Hotel. WANTED, to Sell, 80 and 60 Acres oJ Land, groat part bush, at Wangarei only £12 each, or £20 the two.—Apply to W. H. Dampier, General Dealer, Wyndham-strect, oornor of Albert-street. WANTED, a good General Servant, mnst be able to cook; references required.—Mrs. Wynyard, Grafton Road. WA N T ED, a Boy, immediately.— H. Collison, Baker, Princes-street. WANTED to LET, the Iron House at the Queen-street entrance of Market; rent, 10s.— F. G. Ewington, Queen-street. WANTED, a few Working Men as Boarders in a private family—terms moderate—near the Wharf.—Mrs. Hughes, opposite Dr. Lee's, Albert-street. WANTED, a strong Youth for the Butchering.—G. Rayncs, Parnell. WANTED KNOWN, who wouldn't have a Boy to wear ono of Cooinbos's 2s lid Suits. WANTED, a respectable Girl about 17 to take charge of children.—Apply York Hotel, top of Upper Queen-street. WANTED by a respectable person a situation as Barmaid, willing to pro ceed to South. Good references.—Apply by .etterto "Barmaid," Star Office. WANTED, by a steady Man, perman ent situation as Engineer, accustomed ;o Saw-mill and all sorts of Flax-mill machinery. —Address "Engineer," at this office. WANTED, Employment as Clerk or otherwise ; good penman. — Address XYZ, at this office. WANTED, a Boy to serve in the shop ; must have a good character.—"VV. 11. Dampier, General Dealer, Wyndham-street, Mixer of Albert-street. WANTED, a situation by a young man of 12 years' experience in the Grocery md General Liquor Business; could invest £300 as security or otherwise ; reference good.— Address, " J.Y.P.," General Post-oliiee, Sydney. Dpcn for ten days. TTSTANTED, a good General Servant; YT must understand plain cooking.—Apply mmediately to Mrs. Ilardwick, Shortland itreet. WANTED, a General Servant; also, an experienced Nurse Girl.—Mrs L Barnctt, Eden Crescent. Als TTI^TrrO~SET7L, (JO cases of liasins 5d lb., 4 lbs. for Is (id ; Currants, kl lb., 4 lbs. for Is 6d ; 100 gross of Tin Matches, Is fid per dozen, 16's per gross. jCiuon Peel, Is (kl lb. One Week Only; 1. Watts, Pitt-street. Ladies Dresses from is to 14,5, Boys Suits from 4s u'd suit. ANTED KNOWN, that W. JAMIESON, .JOS., has secured those sommodious premises (corner of High and ITictoria-strcots) formerly in occupation of Mr r. Stewart, where lie will be enabled to supply lis friends and patrons with the BIOST Coal and ri«Kwood at the lowest prices. \V. .1. appeals o his friends to support him in his now undcr akiner, as ill health has compelled him to retire rom tho pursuit of his own profession. Goods temoved and Carting of every description done Vn express to be had at the yard. WANTED KNOWN —I have Just Opened 2 cases Printed Mole Trousers, vhich I shall sell at 7/G. The goods cannot be ■quailed by any other bouse in town for less han 10/G.-SAMUEL COOMBES. City Clothing Mart. 92, Queen-street. % WANTED Known, Children's Prunella Boots, I/, 1 :i, and 1/ti; Ladies ditto, with >r without toc-enps. .">/(;; Men's Klastio Shoes, i/6; White Canvas ditto, 4/0; Glass Butter Joplcrs 1/; Children's Strong Leather Boots, 'roni'l/6; VVorkboxes, 1/3; Eau dc Cologne, 1/3; roreiyn Cigars, /I ; Wax Matches, 2 boxes for M ; Good-Tea, %'; Blacking, 2 for /1J; Oatmeal, 2; Half-brown Music, /(>; Lollies, /U) per pound; jadica Bags and belts, ,'.). The shop will be open or tho future from 8 in the morning, till !) at right.'—W. H. Dampier, Wyndham-stxeot, •brner of Albert-street. WANTE D, Square™ for a Million feet of Kauri at 2s. 3d. per hundred.—P. md I. MoLood, Helensvillo. WANTED Known, a lar^e assortment of Scarfs, Collars, Culls, Laces, Gloves, md Millinery, at Brown's Drapery, Ponsonby. W" ANTE!), three or four respectable Boarders. Terms very moderate— \pplynext door to Minnetti's French Bakery, iobson-street. WANTED, two Strong Lads for the , Blacksmithing.—Apply at Mr Brace's, lobson-slrect, opposite Hawkeswood's, from to 10 In the morning WANTED, a Lad about 10.—Apply at the City Club Hotel. WANTED, to caution the public against spurious imitations of the Home Shuttle jock-stitch Sewing Machine. The genuine ,rticle can only bo obtained in Auckland of J. T. Breda, Shortland- street; or, J. Jenkins, 'em pie or Fashion, Newmarket. All others are ountcrfeit. ■ WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines j to know that they can have the numbers | landsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Music | ,nd other Binding: done in best styIe,—WILLIAM I J3YS, Machine Ruler and Account Book IVlanu acturcr, next door to the EVENING STAR Office, .Vyndham-strcct. WANTED KNOWN j that you can <^et Good French Felt Hat for 2/11, at yoorabes' City Clothing Mart, 02, Queen-street^ lA STAN TED Known, Gentlemen s Clotlies V y Cleaned, Renewed, in Colour, and neatly epaired ; Colours warranted fast, and not wash ilf. Dyeing in all its branches done at Edgar's )yeing and Cleaning- Establishment, Wellosley reet East, Auckland. Ooiutnuaicafciona by iost promptly attended ._ WANTED KNOWN, that you can get i nice Bows for Is. Fit for any Gentle nan's wear, and if you have no money you can lave one for nothing, at the City Clothing Mart. -Samuel Coombes, 92, Queen-street. VCTHiOH ARE THE C H E APE S T i» OVENS, those which are importep Tom Melbourne and sold at 3,">5., and last ibout six months and then give way at the back md let the smoke in, or those which Herbert H. ■imith makes at 155., some of which have been n \isc over 7 years, and arc guaranteed to last 'or ten years, I have also taken first-class prizes it all the Shows for Improved Patent Portable D\*ens, Colonial Ovens,\Vrought-irou House and ship Stoves, &c.—Send for new illustrated priced catalogue of Ovens and Ranges at greatly reduced prices, with testimonials from a large number of persons who have had them in use for over six^'ears. —Auckland Iron Works, Durham-street West, opposite Buckland's sale- S rard. ANTED to Sell, a 4-Eoomed House, in Hill-street, Newmarket, and Freehold Allotment, 2S by 100 feet. Lined and papered, good tank, well-fenced ; £100. Very cheap. Key next door.—Apply 11. Kean, Thistle Hotel. ANTED KNOWN, we continue to make Trousers to order for 15s.—Phillips's Mart, Queen-Street. ANTED, the Public of Auckland to Know that I. LEVY is selling LINEN FACED COLLAKS (all sizes), from 3iD. PER BOX. Would particularly call attention to a LARGE STOCK of CROSS-SIZED TROUSERS (both of the latest and old fashioned cut), the largest sizes to be obtained in Auckland. W" — ANTED KNOWN, that the Fitting Shop and Howe's Sewing Machine Agency is REMOVED higher up the street, opposite tho Police Court. Just Received, per Hero, a fresh shipment of Domestic and Leather Machines. These machines, as made by the Original Inventor of the Sewing Machine (Elias Howe, jun.), have never yet been equalled either in principle or excellence of mamuactuxe.,, c pairs to ail machines properly done. Steam Gauges repaired, tested, and adjusted. WANTED KNOWN, that Samuel Ooombes is making up tho McPhilg gloggonauprht Cheek in Mosgiel T\y6ed Trousers for 20s. Tho best value in Ne\y 2jcajtvnd.— City Clothing J^ftft, 82, Queen-sfceeett " " .'



SIR GEORGE GREY'S Exploring Ex peditions in Australia. Soe Brett's Auck land Almanac. Price, ONE SHILLING. ALMANAC, 1877. Copies can be had by Policy Holders on apply ng at the office or agents of the New Zealand Insurance Company.' ~~E M O V A L. Mrs WILLIAMS has REMOVED from Albert Buildings to her New Shop, opposite the Fircbell, junction of Queen and Grey-street, five doors from Market Entrance. WORKING OXEN. For Privato Sale, A TEAM OF TWELVE WORKING OXEN in good condition, with Bowa, Yokes, and Chains. ALFRED BUCKLAND. HANDICAP "OIGEON I\/|TATCII, To bo Fired on FRIDAY, the 9TH FEBRUARY, 1877, (Being the day after the Waikato Races), AT HAMIL T O N, Under the auspices of the Waikato Gun Club. A Sweepstakes of 2 soys. each ; nomination, 1 soy., and acceptance, 1 sow Seven Birds each. GO per cent, to Ist; 30 per cent, to 2nd; 10 per cent, to 3d. Nominations to be sent, to Mr- Kennedy Hill, Hamilton; or to Mr. Wm. Pdrcival, Auckland, by the Ist February. I landicappers: Messrs. MeG regor Hay, W. J. Marks, and John Kirkwood. AY. M. HAY, ' Secretary Waikato Gun Club. TT AIP AR A RAIL WA Y. NEW YEAR'S DAY. Trains leave Hclonsvillc for Riverhead, 7.30 a.m., and 2.30 p.m.; Riverhead for Helonsville, 11 a.in., and i p.m. The 11 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. trains run in con nection with a boat leaving Auckland at 9 a.m., and RiverHeadats p.m. The 7.30 a.m. and 4 p.m., the usual service, return Journey, single fares; Jlclensvilleand Riverhead, Ist class, Is. Oil.; 2nd, 3s. 3d. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, ■ General Manager. 4 UCKL AN I > RA C ING CL (JB. iA. ANNUAL MEETING, NEW YEAR'S DAY, MONDAY, AND TUES DAY, Ist and 2nd January, 1877. The First Race will start punctually at 1 o'clock p.m. each day. Railway Return Tickets. 2nd Class, including admission to the Course, 2s. tid. A HAND HAS Bi:ivN ENGAGED. WM. PERCIVAL, Secretary A.R.C. h & Jfc "O AI'AK UR A ANN UAL RACES, JL TO BE HELD OX ANNIVERSARY DAY, MONDAY, January 29, 1577. * PAPAKURA HANDICAP, of 100 soys. ; 20 soys. to the second, and 10 soys. to the third horse, out of (lie stakes. Distance, 2 miles. Nomination, 2 soys.; acceptance, 3 soys.; and 2 soys. at the post. Nominations, with 2 soys. enclosed, to be made to the Secretary. Auckland; or to Mr. C. A. Calvert, Piinukura Hotel, by S o'clock p.in, on FRIDAY, the sth January, 1877. Further particulars in future advertisement. WM. PERCIVAL. Secretary. DE VONP 0R T RA C ES. Stakes will bo Paid over to Winners TO NIGHT, at 9 o'clock, at Mr. Davidson's Flagstaff Hotel. M. FROST. Hon. Sec. V. ;>,— ,-■■'•'■;, ,:-J'->-^r I _ I^ m 11E COU NT V ELECT ION S. " THE EVENING STAR " DULY AUTHORISED GAZETTE Under the " Counties Act" and the " Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1870," FOX TIIR INSERTION OF ALL ELECTION NOTICES Unpeu tub Act. r?.3k, Q CII OON Elt (J ESSIE r. —-^x JO HENDERSON.' A-H Claims against the. above gsS£S"igv.«.r #3 vessel prior to 28th instant, must be rendered immediately, to facilitate adjust ment of partnership account. M. NICCOL. December 29, IS7O. «&*%* TD^XCURSION TO MANU • " " .--- IV A KAU HEADS. The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER Will leave the Government Wharf, Onohunga, on TU KSDAY next, the 2nd January, at 10 a.m. as above, visiting Whatapn Mills and Paratati, the old Signal Station. Return fares, 2s. Gd. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga. HA SIIT O N & SON • HOUSE, LAND. AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings QUEEN-STKEET, AUCKLAND. FOR SALE :— EDEN CRESCENT.—Those commodious pre mises situate at the corner of Eden Crescent and Short-street, formerly known as the Royal Hotel, adioining the residence of the Hon. H. Chamberlin, and at present in the occupation of Mr. W. Ritchie, Baker. This house was foi many years a First-class Hotel, and can with facility be again converted into one., it is cen trally situated between the Railway Station aiic the District and Supreme Courts, being within three minutes walk of either. The property car be sold upon easy terms. NORTH SHORE.—A Sheep Farm at Long Bay consisting of 105 acres good land, with a com forlablo six-roomed House erected thereon. The property has a large frontage to the water, anc is partly fenced. A fresh water creek runs through the property. WAI UKU.— Farm of 289 acres, with a croo< seven-roomed House, Stable, and out-buildings well fenced, and a large portion in good grass. NEWTON.—Building allotments, 33 feet b; 100 fOet, in Gundry's Paddock. PARNELL. —A beautifully-situated Build ir Site, having 100 feet frontage to St. George's Ba Road, with a depth of about 300 feet. This pre perty is situated in the most healthy part of thi favovrite suburb, and has an extensive view. COX'S CREEK.—Land at mouth of Cox Creek, with a large water frontage, divided int 6 acre lots. TO BE LET :— QUEEN-STREET.— Large Business Premist opposite the New Zealand Insurance Building QUEEN-STREKT.—First-class Business Pr mises next the Bank of New Zealand, consistir of large shop, with extensive show-room at tl back, yard, and back entrance from Mill's Lan QUEEN-ST Rls liT.—Solicitor's Offices in ne buildings next the Bank of New Zealand, coi modious and ai'-y, fitted up with every conve ience. Large fire-proof Safes attached to 0 premises. These offices are approached fro Queen-street by wide and easy night of stairs. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.—£a.rire»- J t COl modious Stores in iQu£tany^ OUSe . s t re et? T! QsU&IS fI*VS oeen asphalted, and are dry ai rat-proof. TO BE LET, part of the Promises (7, Quec street) held by Mr. H. Gilflllau, consisting Throe Floors und a good Dry Cellar, with ba entrance. Moderate rent for the whole or portion.—For particulars apply to HENRY GILFILLAN: 11, ASHTOM <fe BON. | llmm, hw.d.> and Euts,t.e, As^Oita



TMPOTJNDED, at the Newmarket JL Pound, by J. S. Buckland, Dec. 27, one Bay Maro ■ black points, one white hind leg, branded like P on botli shoulders; for trespassing in grass paddock at Three Kings. If not claimed within eleven days from this notice it will be sold to defray exponses.-E. 'Richards, Pound keeper, Newmarket, December 29, 18 <b. TEN SHILLINGS REWARD.—Lost, a black and tan Terrier Dog; crop-cared, about 9 months old. Whoever returns it to Mrs Steclc, Parnell Rise, will receive above reward. Any person detaining the dog alter this notice will be prosecuted. OUND, in Paniell, a Sum of Money. Owner can have the same by paying for this advertisement.—Apply Star Office. _ TTNITED" SERVICE LODGE, 421, I.C. An Emergency Meeting of the Lodge will bo held in tho Lodge room. Princes-street, 1111b (Friday) EVENING, tho 29th instant, at halt past seven. Visiting Brethren p . M Secretary. ■VTEW LOCK-STITCH SEWING J3I MACHINES, &2. 10s., guranlccd.-W. O. Dennes, Sewing and Washing Machine Depot, . Quccn-stroot. , , Tp"OXnTG D~A V STOR TS. Prizes will be PAID at the Occidental Hotel on SATURDAY NIGHT, at 9 p.m. JAMES A. BROWN, Secretary. •?. J7l OR HIRE, a 2 h. p. Horizontal Engine and Vertical Boiler ; complete. Suitable for driving a chaff-cutter, lathes, &c—Applj to W.S., STAK ollico. ____ "XT ° T I C E. i , On account of tho Rise of Brandy, ITennosoy's case will be (ss. per bottle ; bulk do., -is. Od., on and after the Ist Ja™_f^ 77_v EANß< Thistle Hotel. JOHN HANCOCK, United Service Hotel. ■ SHOJ IT LV !-0 N E SHI L LING! A DREAM OF LIFE : SONGS AND SONNETS. By John Blacioian. PORTRAITS of .Sir George Grey, Mr Just ice Gillies, and the Mayor. See BjiRTT'S Auckland Almanac. Price, ONE SHI LUNG. T> OAII D O F EDUCA TIO N. A Girl's Training and High School will be opened at Ihe Wesley College on Friday, tho ll'th .January, 1577. Applications for admission will be received by the Lady Principal on the 10th and 11th j January, at the College, between the hours of ( 10and] o'clock, and Prospectuses maybeob- > tainod from Miss Stothard, or the Secretary of ; '"il;!' FREDERICK J. MOSS, Secretary. nnivNI)E!!S are required for the erection JL ola School at Mungatawhiri Valley. Plans nnd Specifications can bo seen at the oflicc of the Hoard of Education. Auckland, or \ on application to the Chairman of. School Com- ] mittec, I'okeno Hill, to whom all Tenders should ] be delivered on or before January 18. 1877. 1 ED. RHODES, Chairman Committee. • /GERMAN CORVETTE ' lIERTITA.' \ \~X' Supplies of Siiip Chandlery, Sail.-, Clothing, } Sundries, &c, &c, for H. I. M. Ship ' Hertha,' ] i are lobe 'kt by Tkndkk. Duly qualified Con- | tractors will be pleased to send their offers, ( accompanied by samples, where practicable, not later than THUUSADY, i.rd January, 1877, n.t ( noon, to tho otlico of thoGerman Consulate, 55, • Qucen-sli'ect, where conditions and particulars may be ascertained. ] Auckland, Command of H.I.M. Ship 'Hertha,' 2i)th December, IS7G. t mo DUILDEIiS AND CARPENTERS. , I. ' l Tenders will bo received until- noon of the * sth January.' for the Erection of a Dwelling i House ;ii Wairau Creek. PlnnS to be seen at Mr. Little's Store, Maungaturota, Kaipara ; and j at the ollicc of • . < R. KKALS & SON, < Architects. Insurance Buildings. * nnENDERS arc required for the Erection l is. of Cottages at Dargaville, Northern ' Wairoa. Plans &c, may be seen at my office, J and at Messrs. Miehclaon and Go's Stores, on , tho ground, until Monday, the Bth January, , when the tendcro are to be delivered at 12 o'clock j at either place. , JAMES WRTGLEY, \ Architect. \ rp o builders.: Jl : Tenders will be received up to noon on Satur- ' day, the 30th instant, for the Erection of Con- ( civic Bank Premises at Blenheim, for the Bank 1 of New Zealand. ■ Plans, &c, at my oflic Queen-street. ] EDWARD MAiIOXEY, Architect. np~~O B U I LDE RS. Tenders will be received up to noon on Satur day, thoßothinstant, for Additions and Repairs to the Provincial Council Chambers. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. mo BUILDERS. jL Tenders will be received until noon of Satur day, 30th iust., for tho erection of a Six-roomed House at Dovonport, North Shore. Plans, &c, at my otlicc, Albert-street, near Market. EDWARD BARTLEY. ; mOUKISTS TO THE HOT LAKES, B and Visitors to Tauronga, may obtain Buggies, and Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle Horses, at D. 11. M. Bill's Tauranga Livery and ■ Eait Stables, Corner of Spring and Grey-slreets, Tiiuranga. A telegraphic message to the pi- o- : prietor will at all times ensure a trap being ready to proceed to the Lake District imme diately on arrival of thei steamer from Auckland. ; N.B.—Good Grazing for Horses Is. Gd. per week. TT L. POSSENISKI-E, ■ Al« Empiiehlt sich scinen Landsleuten : Yon S- K. M. S. ' Hertha,' als Schneider und ; Tuchhitndler, verspricht rclie liedienung und billigc Preise.—Ecke yon Shortland und Queen- ; trcets. A RTILLERY pICN IC, ON MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 1877, \ (NEW YEAR'S DAY), ON THE ISLAND OF MOTUIHI. The Battery and Band will Parade, with t shoulder belts only, at the Fire-bell at 7 a.m. Single Tickets, 55.; Double, 7s. Gd. Refresh- L ni'-rits provided. The Takapuna leaves the Wharf at 8 a.m. i sharp. The public may obtain Tickets from any mem ber of the committee. E. HBIGHWAY, j Hon. Sec. \ H A TTEN TI O N !—AUCKLAND Sii. SCOTTISH VOLUNTEERS. 1 W 3 « The Company will Parade at the Fire-bell, top of Queen-street, on SUNDAY EVENING, 5? at 12 o'clock sharp, for a march out. Uniform—Full Dress, with waist-belt. i J. 11. G. MCLENNAN, y Lieut. Commanding. • X ] A TT EN TIO N ! —AUCKLAND U 1\- NAVAL BRIGADE. ,o " Special Muster THIS EVENING, without arms, at Drill-shed, to make arrangements for Reception of Thames Naval Brigade, and for >a Church Parade. ; s B. LkROY, I' Captain A.X.B. ?" _JQ£.c^' l!i.G- 10 & AUCK LA N D ENGINEE R c. RjtX. VOLUNTEERS. w uf a 'i The Company and Band will Parade at the n Fire-bell, foot of on MONDAY, ie January 1, lit, 0 cjuartor-pust 8 a.m. sharp, to m a,t,j,ead f>" e ANNUAL PICNIC at Motuilu. Uniform —Undress, with Cross und Waist" n" belts, and Cap Covers, ac Tickets may bo had o£ Lieut. Saunders, W. 1(i Head, Market; or members of t'ac committee. The Publioare cordially invited to accompany in" tho Engineers on this trip, Single Tickets, us,; °f Family Tickets, 10s. Everything provided. 0k B. DAWSON. a Secretary. TI_J~AORI WAR, by an Eye-witness, I JLf.fi. Pto IjUKTT'S AU«,'l>l 4 A^ii Aj.MAK.VC.



THEATRE ROYAL. Sole Lessee R. J. Do Lias. Scenic Artist .. N. H. Thornton. LAST WEEK BUT ONE of the Wonderful Popular T INGARDS! Mammoth Attraction. Graxd Double Bill. Legitimate Comedy and Extravaganza. THIS EVENING, Grand Fashionable Night! The Performance will commence with OUR BOYS ! o OUR BOYS ! OUR BOYS ! v R OUR BOYS ! OUR BOYS ! BOYS! OUR BOYS ! To conclude with the Extravaganza of PLUTO ! PLUTO ! PLUTO ! ntroducing Twenty New Songs, Ducts, Quar tettes, Choruses, &c, supported by the Royal Burlesque Company, and a host of auxiliaries! Entiroly Now Sccneiy, by Mr. N. H. Thornton. Double Orchestra!— Operatic Chorus!— Mechan ical, Pyrotechnical, and ./Kornautical Effects! Saturday—Byron's elegant Comedy, in three acts, entitled, '"'Married in Haste." Prices:— Dress Circle, Is.; Stalls, 2s. 6d.; Pit, One Shilling. f^\ II OR A L II ALL. THURSDA V EVENING, January 1. A-KTiiuit Sullivan's Novel and Original Comic1 Opera, npRIAL BY "FURY! THE CELEHRATED BREACH OF PROMISE OF MARRIAGE CASE ! L)YER FORTY VOICES, AND FULL ORCHESTRA! ]T~O R X E - S T RE E T II AL L. NEW YEAR'S NIGHT, 1577. k GRA N D C 0 M V LIM ENT AR V ONCERT AND JJALL, TENDERED TO MR. E. W. WARD, IX RECOGNITION OF HIS PAST SERVICES, iVill be held in the above Hall on Monday even ing next, January 1,1577, ,! Jnder the Patronage of the Officers and Brethren of the A.O.F. (Courts City of Auckland and Zealandia) :'also, the Fountain of Friendship Lodge, 1.0.0. F., M.U. Members of Societies please attend in Regalia. For Programme see future issue. Prices oi' Admission—3a., 25.. and Is. P. DOR AX, Manager. W. GODWIN, Secretary. Gentlemen intending to take part in the Per brmance are requested to attend Rehearsal in ( lie Hail THIS (Friday) EVENING, at half-past o'clock. ORNE - STREET HALL.—Notice is hereby given that I have no connection vhatcver with the CONCERTS that take place rom the 2Gth of December till the 2nd January. (Signed), E. CLAIR. A NNIVERSARY CONCERT AND t\_ BALL, S.N.E. COMMITTTEE, Temper lice Hall, Albert-street, MONDAY, Ist Jan., S77._itsr " A Happy New Year!" "&— Splendid National Programme!— Gems of England, Ire and, and Scotland !—" School for Scandal!" Programme :—Duet (in Highland costume), '. Hunt ing Tower," Mr. Carter and Miss Peace ; Song (by desire), " II de Gonda," Miss Lawrence; Jong, ; 'Los-e sounds the' Alarm," Mr. Salt; Song (by request), " The Blind Girl to her Harp,' , drs. Cottingham; Motto Song, "Broken Down," \ \lv. Masters; Song, "Magic Music," Mrs. Bet any; Song, "In the days when we went Jip'sying, along while ago," Mr. Cornish; Song, 'Flower Girl," Mrs. Masters; Comic Song (in iharacter), "Susan Jane," Mr. Hodgson; Song, ■Scenes that are Brightest,"Mrs, Homer; Duet, ' When a Little Farm we Keep," Mr. Salt and tfrs. Bcttany. '. To be followed by the celebrated quarrel and crcen scenes from Sheridan's renowned comedy 'School for Scandal!" Sir Peter Teazle, Mr. Vrthur Herman (first appearance in Auckland); i jady Teazle, Miss Polly Leako ; Joseph Surface, ientleman amateur; Charles Surface, Gentlc nan amateur: Servant, Gentleman amateur. — 'lie whole of the splendid costumes are by the ustly celebrated Sam May, o!' Bow-street, Lon- ■ lon.—To conclude with a Select Ball, for which 'lily a. limited number of tickets will be issued. 'ickets: Concert and Ball, 2s. 6d. ; Concert nly, Is.; to be had of any of the Committee.— )oors open at 7.30, commence at B.—J. W. Carr, Csq., Chairman and Treasurer; C. B. Andrew, leeretary and Master of Ceremonies; Carl Uilschkbw, Musical Director. ! Saturday nights entertain -5 MENTS, TEMPERANCE HALL, at 7.30 VClock, TO-MORROW (Saturday) EVENING. J-rand Scotch and Irish Programme. Joseph iyms, Esq., in the chair.— Programme: Song, 'In the Cottage by the Sea," Miss Orr; Comic iong, in character, Mr. Winchcombe; Song, ' That Rogue Riely," Mrs. Cottingham; Song, tliss Hall; Song, " Maggie of Avondale." Mr. Jarter; Song, "Royal Charlie," Miss Jack; Jomic Song, in character, " Chapter of Com- ; tlaints," Mr. Hodgson; Scotch Dance, Mr. Mc vinnon ; Song, " Come back to Erin," Mrs. Hor icr; Song, Mr. Cornish: Scotch Song. Misa Jeace; Motto Song, Mr. Masters; Scotch Reci ation, Mr. MeKenzie; Song, M Good-bye Dar ing," Mrs. Masters.—Admission, 3d. Carl Butehkow, Musical Director. CHARLES B. ANDREW, Hon. Sec. A R NELL HALL. JANUARY 1, 1877. Che Temperance Variety Troupe Will give a Grand Concert* axd Select Quadrille Party On the above date. Price ov Admission.:—2s. and Is. Tickets to front Seals admitted to Dance. A. C. J AMI ESPN, Secretary. BOUNTIES, Financial Arrangements, Ly Local Elections, Rating, and Public Works Lets, 1870. See Brett's Auckland Almanac, 'rice, ON B SHILLING. - . B3ACES. —For Sale, cheap, Ladies' a \i Riding Habit, black cloth, nearly new. !dso, Ladies Silver-mounted Whip.—Apply 'TAti Office, or Mr. Henderson, P. 0., Ponsonby FOR SALE, the Old Established Dining Rooms and Boarding House in Queen treet, known as the United States Dining iooms; consisting of Lease, Goodwill, Furni uro, and Fittings.—Apply to Samuel Cochrane ,nd Son, FOR SALE, a nirie-roomod House, oppo site One Tree Hill, at Epsom,—For address ,pply office of this paper. 171 ARM at Pukekohe for Sale ; 180 acres ID first-class land, situate midway between r'ukckohe and the Railway Station; 100 acres in ;rass, and nearly all fenced, with House and tub-buildings thereon.—Samuel Cochrane and Son, Land and Estate Agents. §71 OR SALE, 2SO acres superior Land, 8J Paparata, near Mr, Dongal's mill. No rlfer nearly eligible will be refused.—Apply J. doran, corner Cracrof I -street, Parnell Rise. FOR SALE, in Vincent-street, a Large Building Allotment, 66 feet by 300 feet,— Samuel Cochrane aud Son, Land Agents, Fort itreet. /■_ WT\ OR S ALE, cheap, a Light. Cedar Skiff. su Apply to J. Waymouth, Boatbuilder, Custom-house-street. FOR SALE, off the junction of Union and Napier streets, a three-roomed Brick Souse.—Apply to John Hosking, Albert-street. TO LET, that Large Yard at the corner of Wyndham and Hobson-streetsjknown is Smith's Coal and Firewood Depot, with Btables, Cart, Shed, Iron Office, &c. Suitable :or the Firewood Trade, Expressmen, Bus-yard, Irays, &c., at a very low price.—Apply on the premises. TO LET, a Furnished Bed-room.— Apply to Mrs Woods, Perth Villa, Moore rtreet. r|lO LET, a Baker's Erstablishment in _!.. Victoria-street; The House containing 7 raoms, also bakehouse, 2 stoves, and stable. TO LET, a Baker's Establishment in Victoria-street. The house containing seven rooms ; also Bakehouse, two Stores, and Stable.—Apply J. Carson, Qitoen-street, or Mrs Stevenson, Nelson-street. fizz&f^ npO LET, an S-roomcd House, H e « lis JL furnished, in the best part of the aP^fer^Ss town.—Particulars from W. Flood, 5, Exchange Buildings. TO LET, a Shop in Queen-street, next to Hemus'a Star Boot Shop. Terms, PA per week. TO LET, a comfortable House, eight apartments, near St. Sepulchre's Ghuvohj —Apply thia office. ri"10 LET, that commodious iSiSp at ..ML present, occupied by Madame Nelson. tI? 01", T .u^i el Muii.iUsig^^Appiy J. Stewart; Albert Hotel,



"J7ILLERSLI.E UAiiiJb is a. NEW YEAR'S DAY SPORTS. The Proprietor announces the following Prizes to be competed for: — Maided Race (150 Yards).—lst prize, £5; 2nd, £1. Entrance, ss. Yards Handicap. - Ist prizo, £5; 2nd, £1. Entrance, ss. 1 Mile Handicap.—lst prize, Silver Watch; 2nd, Gold Ring. Entrance, ss. Boys' Race, under 16 Sack Race Stone and Bucket Race Chasing the Pig Best Concertina Solo Best Solo, any instrument Three-Legged Race. Other events will be got up on the ground. Entries for the Maiden Race, 300 yards Handi cap, and 1 Mile Handicap, with money, name;', and previous performances of competitors, will bo received at the Occidental Hotel on Satur day next. Admission :—SIXPENCE. Sports commence at 10.30 sharp. JAMES A. BROWN, Secretary" «&Sfe* -I7IXCUUSION ' ::;^>- IjJ TO *£szßms> -" the HOT SPRINGS. The s.s. ROTOMAHANA Will leave Queen-street Wharf on MONDAY (New Year's Day), at 11 o'clock a.m., for an Excursion to the Hot Springs, returning to tho Wharf at 5 o'clock p.m. Fakes : ss. A. McGREGOR, Agent. «S&fc^ -EXCURSION TO ~THE HOT XLi SPRINGS on NEW YEAR'S '"SSsßß^'jj^y, and 2nd January, 1877. The magnificent p.s. ANNE MILBANK Will leave at 10.30 a.m. on both days. Return Tickets, 53. Hobson Band on board. Lily's tickets available from Saturday till Tuesday. CASEY & soy . . «9» (SPECIAL LIKE.) Berlin, this day. Allen meinen Freunden and Goennern wuenscht einen vergnuegten Weihnachten und un glueckliches ncues Jahr. BISMAKK. I. ALEXANDER leartilyioinsinthe above, and begs to recom mend his Well and Large Assorted Stock iOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, BY T. RUSSEL & SON ROTHERHAM BENSON DENT EHRHARDT, and others With GUARANTEES from the Manufac turers, Besides his Own, for Two Years. THE JEWELLERY DEPARTMENT rJ g Is acknowledged by Connoisseurs oiie 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 AT REDUCED PRICES, ?o Effect a Clearance of Surplus Stock. X, Alexander, EWELLER TO HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. TO-MORROW (SATURDAY). ' SHOP FIXTURES, GLASS CASES, COUNTERS, GASFITTINGS, &O. IN THE ESTATE OF MADAME . NELSON. ■ GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions from the Trustees in the above Estate, to sell by uction, To-morrow-(Saturday), on the Premises, dbert Buildings, at 11 o'clock, Shop Fixtures, Glass Cases. Counters, Gas tittings, Show Cases, Tables, Stands, Glass Shades, Floor Cloth, &c, &c. Special attention of the Trade is directed to liis sale. The above are ail new, and in first- ■ ate order, having been purchased only a few lonths. Terms —Cash. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10. WOOL SALE. rHE undersigned will liolfl their Third Woo T* Sale of the Season, at Durham Yards . Wedno °day, January 101, at 2 o'clock . HUNTER & NOLAN. TO-MORROW. 'EODUCE, POULTRY, &c., &c., &c. M. JONES & CO. Ij§TILL sel^ by auction, at the Central V V Sale Rooms, to-morrow (Saturday), at 11 'clock, Produce, Poultry, &c, &c, &c, TO-MORROW. Ex SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS. L. W. EATON OiTILL sell, by auction, at his Mart, to !? morrow (Saturday), at half-past 10 'clock, 20,000 Oranges, in prime condition 2,000 Pine Apples 10 Bunches Bananas 2,000 Cocoanuts MMIGRATS STORES EX 'JESSIE OSBORNE.' E. & H. ISAACS HAVE been instructed by the New Zealand Shipping Comnany to sell by ■uction on a day next week, A Largo Quantity of the above; all being of the well known Superior Quality of. their Stores. Full Particulars .in future issue. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3. ? A PAX UR A CAT TLE SALES. FOR SALE'at the Papakura Yards, on Wednesday next, 41 very choice yearling HEIFERS and STEERS, and about 2(S head Mixed Stone Cattle, Dairy Cows» Fat Cattle, Sheep, Horses. &c, At half-past 1 o'clock. Also, J acre ground and Four-roomed Cottage in Papakura Township, known as Mr, Bull's property. 11 unteF&^olan. Saturday, december2B. - NOOK, LIBRARY, UKrvEDF'cMED PLEDGES, WATCHER JEWELLERY, &G M &C, &C. KART H U R WILL soil by {\nct;ion,?at his roart, Fnriuturo Department, on Thurgdftj next, at.l 2 o'clock v. cor., A Small Library of Sdecf, Pqokn A Nui-\heroi lisrcuGcuipd rk-d^sa.