ARRIVAL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK WITH ENGLISH & AMERICAN MAILS.

s.s. City of New York, W. B. V\h commander, arrived in harbour at 'clock to-day. She left San Francisco iv>' o°~ a t 3.15 p.m. Discharged pilot at Pf- ' jjj. She brings 50 cabin and 73 iVe passenger-, 750 tons freight and Sfijrt mails. From San Francisco to t mlii had strong head winds and heavy H° Arrived at Honolulu .on the 13th at se -nT> va ■ sailed again on the 14th at 6.30 1 Crossed the Equator December IS, !i- v}' jgs° 53" west. Passed the island - vr^ina Navigator Group, Dec. 22, at Xatm.' distance E. by S. 10 miles. 2-°u V xi'l island of Tutuila same day at ff^ distant W. by N. 25th miles. nfDecember 23, at 5 a.m., iv lat. 18° 44" th long. 172° 43 west, communicated sO-?who steamer City of Sydney, distant Sm Auckland 1,270 miles; all well. Pil as'int weather was experienced from flVrnolulu to Auckland. Running time iz« Honolulu to Auckland, 13 days 6 hrs.; f.We miles per hour, 12 IS-100th. Pas ave^ Cabin—Thomas Gadner, J. C. sengei^- f M L Gth Mrs M SSH. P. Barber, F. A. Barker, J. L. n\ i Sn H. J- Case, Morris Lewis, C. « a il' CG. Harrdon, Stephen Massett, Kunrtaii, • c {or Auc kl a nd— and io BW* 0 549 packages.

The War.

rrm. RUSSIANS STEADILY MAKING TEJiI-ua HEA D WAy< London, December 2.—The Turks aban j„ned Novatchen, Skrivena and Orchanie, _ „oZnrr to a Balkan defile, near Uretchest. The country between the rivers Isker and (Vrst is quite free from Turks. \V c have occupied Belobroo and Litcheboon on the SupWtish GOVERNMENT oppo sed TO SERVIA TAKING PART IM THE WAR. •p-in-ririp December 4.—Prince Milan, ia addressing his departing troops, dwelt ' v the certain prospect of a better issue | the new campaign which Servia was °bli"-ecl to undertake, for this time ho was Ser armed having a powerful ally. The British Consul has presented a note deprecating war on the part of Servia, showing the disloyalty of such a course, and threatening the withdrawal of Eng land*- guarantee of Servia's autonomy. It is sud Prime Minister Rister will leave the lini-p iv* answered. JfCOvTENEGRAN MOVEMENTS.^! Berlin Pec. 4th —The Montenegrans hwiu" occupied Suttorina, the Austrian aoverament has informed the Cettinje authorities that they will not allow them to hoist, the Hag of the principality in the strips of Tm-kish territory intersecting Dal- CONTEMPLATED RISING IN CRETE. London, Dec. 4th. —A correspondent at _thens says : —According to latest letters, miblic feeling in Crete favours a rising. 'The Greek Government has warned the Cretans that it will stop volunteers and supplies if they rise prematurely or contrary to its advice. London, December 3rd.—The Russians on the 23th and 29th ultimo attempted to pu.lfon from Etropol and Leize, at the southern j auction of the road from Orchanie and Etropol, but Avere repulsed with he avy loss. Chefket Pasha is under arrest, and will be court-martialled far not attempting to take Teliche. ZZ£.*?.ssSs The Prussians are raising works against the forts of Erzerourn and building barracks for troops. EXCITEMENT AT KTAMBOUL.— PEACE AND WAR PARTIES. Great excitement prevails in Stamqoul on account of calling out the reserves, and disturbances are expected. All servants of the palace have been armed with revolvers. SESVIA'S PLAN OF OPERATIONS. London, December 4th.— A Belgrade cor respondent says: Prince Milan reviewed the militia on Sunday, and exhorted them to do their duty. "The War Office has ordered all District * Governors to erect hospitals. The most probable plan of operations is, that General Horvatowich will make a diversion in the rear of the Turks with two divisions. General Gourko has promised to send him 8,000 cavalry. There are great differences of opinion among Ministers as to the expediency of making proposals for peace. HEAVY FIGHTING IN BULGARIA.— SUCCESSES CLAIMED BY THE

TURKS. Constantinople, Dec. 4th.—Mehemet Ah telegraphs from Karn_.ar.li yesterday aa follows:—To-day, after violently cannon ading our positions at Kamarli, the Rus sians furiously attacked our left wing. The tattle continued until evening. We retained our position's. The enemy retreated with considerable loss. Pursuit was pre vented by the thickly wooded country. The Russian Imperial Guard was engaged. Heavy fighting is reported on Friday in direction of Tirnova, upon which place the Russians were ultimately driven, losing over 3,000 men. All the available surgeons and dressers are craing to Osman Bazar. INDICATIONS THAT ...ENGLAND WILL ABSTAIN FROM INTER VENTION. Berlin, December 4.—The "North Ger man Gazette " says : Lord Derby's recent speech indicates that England is now resolved to abstain from intervention, and ' not raise obstacles to peace, which may presumably be brought about under the agis of the alliance of the three Emperors. The points which Lord Derby reserves as involving British interests will not be touched by such a peace as that for which the >vay is being paved. „ General Ignatieff and Prince Gortschakott go to general headquarters on Tuesday nest. . M. Christies, agent for Servia at Con stantinople, has been instructed to demand satisfaction from the Porte for continued violations of the Servian frontier by the Turks. TURKISH ATTACK REPULSED. A. Russian official dispatch says : The lurks on Monday morning violently attacked the Twelfth corps at Firstenick andMetchka, on the Danube. After six hours severe fighting the Turks were repulsed and pursued 3 until night. The . lurkish! loss must have beeu very heavy, itussian loss 300, including a large number of officers. Simultaneous demonstrations were ma de against Polomarka ond Kazelevo, and were repulsed with trifling fighting. ihe Geshoffs have been liberated un conditionally. ■ SERVIAN MOVEMENTS bondou, Nov. 17th.— A dispatch from reports great uneasiness in that m .Eight thousand infantry and six if ttenes left there for the frontier to-day, a?d their Stovements indicate a demonstra fegainst Austria. MASSACRE OF MUS /. , SLJLMANS. __. , Nov. 17th.—The Bul garian inhabitaits of Vootza have mas. sacred the Mussdmans there. _,__,_._ WAR-VIEWS OF LORD DERBY- London, Nov 2Sth.—Lord Derby, Secre -2 °i f State f°r Foreign Affairs, to-day _re- M a deputaton representing the Society ' tLr P,rotecti«lof VritMi Interest, and W o othei" Pditical societies, led by who presented ■ - juanorial u^ing active interference avour of TiH.ey. Lord Derby replied ■■teaJrf GPveiment saw no reason to thffo from its neutrality, He did not danL^."Jjaatiiople or the Suez Canal in re2\, Wten the Government saw a StSSS i t °PPo*nuity it would do what ' im_.^i%about peace L^SSIA^EOSSES AT KARS. . ttttS ?> No * 20.-The Russian official ' * cE. fl 8t1 ed%t fie their looses at the , ptUre of-Sad were 2,500. Among the

officeis killed were Gener. 1 Belinsky and Lieutenant Colonel Melikoff.

A BIDfFOR NEUTRALITY. At Belgrade a rumour is current chat the Porte has offered, through the mediation of England, to cede Old Senia to Servia and Epirus to Greece if they will remain neutral.

General Skobeloff was slightly wounded by fragments of a shell. PETITION BY STARVING WOMEN TO THE QUEEN. London, November 30th.—Several hun dred women, suffering in consequence of the stoppage of the iron works iv the Forest of Dean district, which belonged to the Crown, have petitioned the Queen for assistance.

Great Britain.

CONDITION OF THE POPE—FALSE

REPORTS OF HIS DEATH.

London, Dec. 4th.—The Pope is slightly betten He has had a silver ball inserted into the sore on his leg, which may prolong his life for some days. New York, December 4th.—A " Herald" London correspondent at Rome says: It was thought the Pope was dead Sunday night, rumours to that effect being believed even at the Vatican. In consequence of the report an immense crowd gathered at St. Peter's yesterday morning. COLLISION AT SEA—LOSS OF LIFE. London, Dee. 4th. —The German steamer American, from Bremen for New York, has returned to port damaged. She was in collision with the Italian bark Utile, which sunk, taking down the captain, mate and two seamen. London, December 4.—The steamer Penusylvanis, from Philadelphia for Liver pool, collided last evening off the Skenies, on the east coast of Ireland, with the British ship Oasis. The Oasis sunk ; crew saved. STEAMER WRECKED—S2 LIVES LOST. London, December 5. —A dispatch from Coquimbo, Chile, says : The Pacific Steam Navigation Company's steamship Ataeama has been lost. The crew numbered forty, and the passengers probably about fifty. Only eight persons were saved. INDIA. STRONGHOLD OF INSURGENTS CAPTURED. Calcutta, December 4th. —Jumanu, the chief stronghold of the Jowakis, has been taken by the British. Our loss is trifling. The expedition, so far, has met with unin terrupted success. TERRIBLE STORM ON THE BRITISH COAST. London, November 26th—Morning.—A fearful gale raged around the British isles on Saturday night. Thirty vessels are ashore between Ramsgate aud Deal, and many lives are reported lost. DAMAGE BY THE STORM IN LIVER POOL. London, Nov. 24th. —The works for the new locks at Liverpool were so damaged by the late gales that it is feared 2,700 men will be thrown out of work for three weeks. PEACE CONCLUDED BETWEEN EGYPT AND ABYSSINIA. London, November 19th.—A special from Alexandria announces that the King of Abyssinia has written to General Gordon, accepting the terms of peace proposed by the latter. This is authentic, as it comes from Gordon himself. WRECK OF THE HURON.—RE COVERY OF BODIES, ETC. Washington, November 24th. —The United States man-of-war steamer Huron struck two miles north of No. 7 Station at 1.30 this morning. The foremast and main topmast are gone. The steamer is a total wreck. The sea is breaking over her, and several men have already been washed ashore drowned. The number on board is about 135. The Huron sailed yesterday from Fortress Monroe for Hay ana.

The cause of the disaster was thitk wea ther and a fresh gale blowing directly on shore. Fore and aft sails and reefed fore sail and mainsail were set—carried away jib stay, bent the fore storm stay sail. The vessel struck between 1 and 1.30 a. in. The boats were washed from the boat davits. Lowered the first cutter, which swamped about ten minutes later. Lieu tenant Palmer was drowned about the same time as the captain. The living saved themselves by swimming ashore. There was no aid from shore except when near the beacon. Eight bodies only were washed ashore. Four more bodies can be seen lashed to the bowsprit. No bodies of officers can c ound. The dead are uncared for. Seven are now lying dead on the beach. Others who perished are sfciU in the breakers. Only four officers and thirty men are saved. Ine Commander perished. The Huron was built at Chester, Pennsyl vania, and was at first christened the Alliance, but was afterwards named the Hurou She was a third-rate screw, of 541 tons, and when she went ashore had a Srew of 119 and fifteen officers. She carried six euns and was schooner rigged. .__,■„ New York, November 26.—The Sun this morning says editorially: "We are driven to the belief that the Huron was unfit for the naval service. For many years the machinery has been the laughing stock of the world for its inability to drive our vessels at a proper speed. MORE LIVES LOST. The Signal Service observer at the ( Scene of the wreck reports at 5.25 p.m. : "The surf-boat of the wrecking steamer B. & J. Baker in attempting to land was swamped with nine men on board." • Washington, December L-The Signal Service observer at Cape Henry reports : At 9.20 p.m., a messenger, sent to notify tne crews of life-saving stations between Cape Henry and Kittykawk to patrol the beach, returned and reports that be has been in formed by the crew of No. 4 Station that r w S and citizens between Stations Nos. 4 and 5 found and buried sixty-two bodies washed ashore since the wreck of the Huron. The bodies were1 horribly mutilated-so much so that identification was almost im £°RF WeATLEGEDPLOT TO ASSASSI NATE THE EMPEROR AND BIS-

Beflin, Nov. 20th.-The Pole arrested on sufpTcion of intending to attempt the assas sSion of Emperor William and Bismaxck has been recognised as a forgerwhomthe police had tracked from West Russia When arrested he h» nme to-assassinate the hanpeior anu ptmarek but'as soon as he was recognised Confessed that his first statement was nntrue. __~ -

AMUSEMENTS.

UNITED STATES MINSTRELS,

THKBB was a Koyal last evening to witness tne p .^ fc an entirely new ProS™minc. *" minstrels opened with us^ ov, eiture b ? tho m followed by Mr Amery s son., baoy Happy Childhood. « b^Mr&.W.Rocke- S one?" sPa,^®Sf S an| '"'Mother, take me feller. Air L. Braliams*"|« . t the .Garden,. home again," and Holly was Maud," m his usual hue vo Children ," and very amusing In m » " The first part "TWay %SfeS_tffig__ Chorus." b/the concluded with the' "•» The secon d part members of tho co JP a"J; and dance (on opened with the \°*ffi& T fg^. Hudson, which stilts) "The She Giratte by Mr i. ok was a very ndioowu 9» was a i so very ing performance. Mr ttua- effusions, successful in bw amasiag m j eextrem ely forwhichheobtaine^aiiencore., - funny sketch of Slmnay w be^ T be Messrs Rockfejler, H.ou^' hi3tleby Mr Lmgard melodies on *c double wm deserved were very good, >»*&Jg™ a nd Holly were very applause. .^s^fS son g and dance, ■« The successful in th^r douWe mm, tQ . m . Morning Clones, and a« £ "Mississippi uerative encore, they f^° . fch the i aU gh- Twins." The whole concinaea^^ .^ able burlesque ojjera,igu r° dame S a(ha)ra. good humour. fa T2. ~^--. -nrr _T?T.T.

THE MIRROR OF THE WORLD.

„,i_ varied entertain- MX Clifford's P£Ka_id olaces before the St is well wort^£g£Snd thing- new and audience scene after seem.

o'-\ in various parts of the world. Two hundred views are faithfully represented upon canvass. The spectator is treated to a picture of London as it is, and of Paris before and after the war; then to a series of views of the eternal city, St, Peter's and the Vatican, with other cities of Italy in which tbe great poets and painters lived and wrought for posterity in song and illustra tion. Again the listener is transported to the beautiful valleys of Switzerland, crowned by hoary Mont Blanc and other spots of interest to the intelligent observer. The principal views presented last evening were those of London, including the famous tower, bt. Pauls, fa-uiid hall. Westminster -Abbey, Poets' Corner, and the Crystal Palace. Mr Clifford's " Mirror of the World*" is agreeable, pleasant, satisfactory, and deserving well of the press and the people. The programme of this evening will embiace scenery of Scotland, illustrative of the poetry of Sir Walter Scott, with statuary. PROFESSOR HBNNEKIE.

Professor Hennekie opened his popular temple of magic and mystery last evening at ne appointed hour, in connection with Madame Stella, the lady illusionist. The effects of this entertainment are very gratifying, simply because their inner mystical workings are cleverly obscured from the gaze of the audience. The Professor performed a number of tricks which quite astonished the larger section of lookers on, and when Madame Stella appeared in the Arabian Box, the wonderment was increased as to how in the world the lady got there. The entranced lady was another of the marvels of the night, and at the close the distribution of prizes, consisting of butter dishes, vases, clocks, albums, etc., created a fund of entertainment. The perform ance and distribution cf gifts will be repeated this evening.

A very pleasant entertainment, for the benefit cf the female lunatic patients, was given at the old hospital buildings on Monday evening. Music was suDplied during the evening by Mr White's band. Refreshments were provided during an iterval in the programme. Mr San sonacted as M.C. in the dance which tookiplace at the close.

AUCKLAND CUP HANDICAP.

To the Eiitor: Sir,—Permit me, through the medium of your columns, to ask the Committee of our local races if they are satisfied with the performance of the mare Venus Transit in the above race of Boxing Day. I have heard it said by nine out of every ten who were present that a more disgraceful piece of horsemanship was never witnessed. Hoping that the Committee and Mr Walters will clearly exonerate them selves and satisfy the public,—l am, yours, &c, Spakk.

CRICKET.

GRAND IN TERPRO VINCI AL MATCH. —AUCKLAND v. CANTERBURY.

This match was commenced this morning in the Domain under unfavourable auspices as regards the weather, which after being gloriously fine up to this morning, suddenly broke up, and be came squally aud wet. The Committee of Management had made excellent arrange ments on the ground, which was in capital order, its preparations being greatly assisted by the new Avater supply. The wickets were pitched lengthwise on the ground, and at each end a white screen placed immediately in line with the wickets, prevented the batsmen being incommoded by persons passing behind the bowler's arm. A pavilion tent was erected on the block house side of the ground, the scorer's tent being' placed exactly opposite. The refreshment booths were set up in the corner under the hospital, and were superintended by Mr Arckard, of the Britomart Hotel. Messrs Gatland (for Canterbury,) and A. E. Whitaker (for Auckland,) were the umpires, and Messrs Nicholson and Gilfillan kept the record. When the game began only about one hundred spectators were present. THE PLAY.

Canterbury won the toss, and elected to take the wickets. Godby and Wilson were sent to start the run-getting, being opposed by Robinson (left handed) and Lynch, the former trundling from the garden end. The Auckland men were thus placed : —Colson (captain), wicket keeper; Buckland, long slip and long on ; Gleesou, mid-olFancl short leg; Rees, point; Mumford, short leg and rnid-off; Robinson and Lynch, bowlers and short slip; Grierson, cover pointandlongleg; Yates deep field (over the bowler head) to Robinson, who dispensed with a long leg. Cotton was longstop. Robinson began the bowline at 12.10 p.m., aud for a few overs there was nothing re markable to note except that a drizzling rain made the ground very greasy. Fortun ately this held up by twenty past! twelve, and things looked a little pleasanter, al though the sky was t still threatening. One or two runs were made, and then Godby made a splendid hit to leg off Lynch for 2, followed by a good drive from Robinson, Avhich only counted one, owing to Yates' good fielding. * Wilson contented himself with remaining on the defensive, while Godby let out at every chance, and by good hits, principally drives and draws, made the score mount rapidly. Ten and twenty were up on the telegraph board in quick suc cession. When 25 were scored, Buckland took Robinson's place, but his efforts in five overs were unsuccessful, and Rees went on with the slows, the score standing at 33. A splendid piece of fielding on the part of .Slumlord at short leg, very nearly proved fatal to Wilson, and then in the next over of Buckland, who had taken Lynch's place at the Newmarket, end, the same player ■ was clean bowled. Ashoy took the vacaut wicket, and drove Buckland's last ball of the over for 3.

In Rees' next over Godby loused applause b y placing 1 beaut if ully for 2. Two or three big hits brought up 50. Then Ashby hit one of Rees' splendidly to leg, but owiug to Gleeson's smartness, ouly one was scored. Lynch now superseded Rees at the garden end, and the change proved successfull, for with his second ball he knocked down Goby's middle stump—2 wickets • for 53. G.dby was loudly applauded for his free and well played innings of 23. The Canterbury captain, Neilson, now took the bat, but the rain caused stoppage. The luncheon tent was Hooded. At three o'clock the rain had quite ceased, and there is a prospect of an hour or two's more play being indulged in.

AUDITORS' MEETINGS.

To the Editor: Sir,—As the matter commented on in " Creditor's " letter of Monday is important to a commercial community, I hope you will find space for one or two remarks of a general character upon the subject. Your correspondent errs in the premises, by investing a legal stand ing and authority which is a nonentity. In the .Debtors'[and Creditors' Act, 187G, there is no mention made of "official assignee" from beginning te end. 'By clause IS, idem, provision is made for the election of some one of the creditors as chairman at a meeting duly called for the purpose, and a trustee is then appointed by resolution of a majority in number and value of those present, or by prosy; failing such meet ing, the registrar m**y appoint a "certificated accountant in bankrupt cy "to be trustee. Not being present at the meetiDg referred to, I cannot speak as to facts, which are liable to be twisted sometimes by disappointed parties, but supposing the ca.e to be as represented, the disoualiffcation for voting for a trustee would also invalidate the election of chair man, and void all subsequent proceedings. The trustee can, moreover, be removed and a uew one appointed (clause 51} upon a requisition to the County, signed by three-fourths in number and value of creditors. That Mr Macfarlane or any other gent'eman should be debarred from looking after his business, or from pushing it, either by canvass, letter, advertisement, or other honourable mean., is simply absurd; and the same rules applytohis or any other tra^e or pro fession. Whether he is thebest man in every case is amatterf or theexperienceorcreditorsto decide the law very properly; leaving that part of the business entirely to themselves.—Accountant

Before the New Year holidays set in kind huslands are reminded they should treat their wives as well as them selves to some new Clothes, a nice new Dress and Hat for the wife, and Clothing for children and self can be obtained at a very small cost at the CITY HALL ARCADE. You will hud this is the right Establishment in which to lay out your cash. After the necessary articles of clothing are purchased, what spare money you have can be well invested in making your homes comfort able by buying a little Furniture or a new Carpet, Floor Cloth, Curtains, etc., etc., for there you will see the Greatest' Variety in Auckland. Tapestry Carpets from 2. lid ; Brussels from 4s 9d ; Bedroom Carpets from is ; Fancy Mattings, and Furniture of all kinds proportionately cheap. Country Settlers are invited ito stroll through the spacious Show-ILoom, 166 feet long, and nspect the Stock.—Holloway, Garlick, and Cranweil, Proprietors, City Hall Arcade, Queen and Lome-streets.—[Advt.]

CABLEGRAMS.

INTER-COLONIAL CRICKET MATCH,

(PRESS AGE-sCY)

SYDNEY, December 26. Ariived—The s.s. Rotorua. Hawkesbury Handicap — Woolstone, 1; Mainbraee, colt, 2 ; Priam, 3. In the Inter-colonial Cricket Match the Victorian players are all out for 79 runs, New South Wales seven out for 144 runs. December 27. Arrived—The s.s. Easby, yesterday. Mr Farnell, Premier, was re-elected to day without opposition.

MESSRS. HUNTER AND NOLAN'S WOOL SALE.

THIS, the third wool sale of the season, was well-attendedthis afternoon, and the bidding spirited. The following prices were realised :—Hides : 3d, Gittos. Sheep skins : Is 9d, Warnock; Is lOd, Suthei land ; 2s 2d, Gittos ; s^d, Sutherland. Is 4d, Warnock. Wool—Grease : Sd, War nock. Washed : s^d, Warnock; 6_d, Warnock. Giease : Bd, Reed ; 52d, SutheiS land ; Sd, Reed. Washed : 7d, Warnock ; 6d, Warnock ; SJd, Sutherland. Grease : Sid, Gittos ; 7£d, Reed; S£d, Reed; 2s 6d (the bag), Warnock ; 7|d, Sutherland. Washed: 12|d, Ireland ; sd, Sutherland. Grease : 7|d, Gittos; 4£d, Warnock ; 7fd, Reed, 7|d ; BJd, Potter ; Bg, Gittos ; BJd Sutherland; SJd, Sutherland; 7£d, War nock ; 7^d, Sutherland ; sfd, Warnock ; 6|d, Warnock ; s|d, Warnock; Sd, Gittos ; 7id, Sutherland ; 6d, Sutherland. Grease 7|d, Reed. Washed : lOd, Gittos. Grease: Sd, Ireland ; 7|d, Sutherland ; 7Jd, War nock. Washed : Is, Potta ; S^d, Ireland.

The St Paul's Sunday-school choir held a successful practice last evening, preparatory to the service of song this evening in the cathedral church at seven o'clock. The juvenile choir of St Matthew's will assist, also the church choir of St Paul's. The Bishop and several clergymen are expected to be present. Rev C. M. Nelson will read the accompanying passages, and Mr J. A. Beale will preside at the organ. The service, entitled "The child Jesus," was compiled by Mary Palmer.

The annual meeting of the Grand Lodge in connection with the Orange Institution of New Zealand is announced to be held in the Newton Hall on the evening of Wednesday, January 2nd. The usual weekly drill of the Artillery Volunteers Avas held last evening, and numerously attended by the members of the battery. Lieut. Payne was in command, and put the men through various move ments of field gun drill. Captain Burns has received a telegram from Captain^ Best, commanding the Thames Naval Brigade, informing him that the Brigade will arrive in. town to-morrow (Saturday) evening. The Artillery will meet them on arrival. Time and place of meeting will be notified by advertisment i:i to-morrow's (Saturday) paper. The Navel Brigade are coming to Auckland by invitation from Captain Burns, on behalf of the Artillery Volunteers, to attend the annual picnic of the corps which is to take place on the Island Motu Tapu by permission of J. Reid, Esq. The kind feeling displayed by the Artillery Volun teers is deserving more than a passing notice. In addition to the picnic the two corps will assemble at the Grey-street junction, on Sunday morning, at ten o'clock, to attend Divine service at St. Paul's Church. Other corps are invited to attend to give our visitors a good reception. Mr Stephen Massett, a celebrated ballad composer and humourist, who has performed with success in various parts of the world, arrived by the mail steamer to-day, and will shortly appear in Auckland, and afterward., at the Thames. As a reader Mr Massett is said to have few equals.

. STAR FRIDAY. DECEMBER 28, 1877.



WANTED, a General Servant.—Apply to Mrs Clarke, Shakespeare Hotel. WANTED, at Freeman's Bay Mills, 1 Circular Saw Hand, and 2 strong Boys accustomed to Saw-mill work. WANTED, a smart Boy to milk and make himself generally useful. —Mr James Crawford, Mount Eden. WANTED, a thoroughly good General Servant; one accustomed to children preferred.-Apply to care of Mrs Mcllroy, Conquest Place, Parnell. "O_7"ANTED, a Youth ; must be steady VY and a good milker.—G. Hulme. ANTED, a smart young Lad who can milk and make himself generally use ful* good wages given.—Mr. John Leonard, next door to Prince Aloert Hotel, Epsom. ANTED to Sell, a Beautiful Walnut Bord Piano (new) for £27 10s., and a Small Harmonium for £10.—Apply at once, J. Howden, Shortland-street. *sS__, [See Brett s Almanac." advt., page 111.] W" ANTED, a Nursegirl.— Apply Mrs Gardner, Thames Dining Rooms, Queen street wharf. ANTED, a man and his wife to make themselves generally useful on a farm. —Mr. A. Buckland. ANTED, good Shingle Splitters; 7/ per 1000 given at the stump,—Mr. Darn ton, Storekeeper, Freeman's Bay. ; ANTED, for the country, a man and wife without children; a very good situation for a respectable couple.—Adam Laybourn, Fort-street. j . ANTED, a General Servant; good wages; references required^—Prospect House, Parnell. WANTED, a good General Servant ; reference required.—Mrs R. Salmon, Upper Hobson-street. . ■yr&T ANTED KNOWN, that we are sell- W ing Tapestry Carpets from 2/11 per yard; Brussels Carpets, from 4/9; Bedroom Carpets, from 1/ • Heathruss. from 6/6.; also, Mattings, plain and fancy. Linoleum, Floorcloths. &o, at lowest prices.—T. &H. Cooke, 67. Queen-street. ANTED KNOWN, that having a Large Stock of Ikon Bedsteads. Fold ing Stump," French, and Half-tester, we are offering them at, low prices to make room for further shipments expected shortly; also, Mat trasses, Palliasses, Bolsters, and Pillows, all kinds.—T. Se H. Cooke, 67, Queen-street. ANTED, Cash Purchasers to know that I am making great reductions in the price of General Groceries, New Fruits, and Provisions during the Christmas Season, Give my Assam Tea a trial; the finest im ported.—W, S. Collins, Tea Dealer, Manukau Road, Parnell._ WANTED KNOWN, that T. Barnett has his usual Christmas Stock of Hams and Bacon (his own curing), and hopes his old customers will not forget to give him a.ca.l. WANTED to Buy, Geese and Turkeys. W. E. Westbeech. Ponsonby. WANTED, a Situation as a Governess by a Lady of high accomplishments Many years experience in tuition. No objection to go to the Waikato or to the enuth.—Address " Governess." care Stab Office. __. ANTED, a tenaut for the upper flat of my Store in Cross Durham-street, at present occupied by Messrs. Fowler, Tinsmiths. Suitable for Storage or for a Workshop. Rent, £1 per week.—S. C. Brown. ISHING you the Compliments of the Season, we draw attention to our Christmas Specialities. Every pound of 2s 6d and 3s Tea has a Lady's Brooch enclosed. Every purchaser of Currants and Raisins will receive a Child's Toy. In the Drapery Depart ment purchasers of not less than 10s will receive some article of use or ornament according to amount of purchase. These Specialities until the New Year. No reduction of qualities or in crease of price.—R. French's Royal Tea Mart and Choap Drapery Establishment, Upper Hobson-street. ,___ ANTED KNOWN, all those in want of Money to call on their uncle, where any sum from Is. to £500 can be had on every description of Ladies' and Gentlemen's Clothing, Watches, Jewellery, and every description of merchandise.—Not the address: "London Loan Office," under Theatre Royal, "Victoria-street.— Private entrance uader archway. ANTED KNOWN, every description of New and Second-hand Clothing, Jewellery, Watches, Platedware, and every description of merchandise, bought or sold, at the London Loan Office, under Theatre Royal, Victoria-street. Weekly or monthly instal ments taken for any Goods. Note the address: London Loan Office, under the Theatre Royal- Victoria-street. _ \J_J~ ANTED Known, that D. Golluk i. T V prepared to supply all kinds'of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, Sec, &0. at the loweßt.marketprioe. at his Yards Cus om-heuse-street. ______Z____



WANTED, People to encourage local industry by using White's Brilhanl Blacking. It keeps the boots soft and comtort able, saves labour, and is cheaper than the 1m ported anicle. In pots 3d and 6d. and pennj squares.—ln the Market House on Saturdays. ANTED,"a eood General Servant after the fcclidays.-Mrs. T. Buddie, Hepbwrn-street. iTO TAILORS.—Wanted a good general H. hand.—Apply to E. Burden, Tailor, One -1 mga. T^TANTED, at once, a good Shoeing V V Smith: wages n o object.—Apply to Mr. Quin, Blacksmith, Albert-street. WANTED, an Off Barer and a Lad to Cut-off Bricks.—Eden Terrace 'Poa Office. New North Road. ■ \J_T ANTED. a Bootmaker.—Apply Vv sharp W. R. Wills, Onehunga. ANTED, a good General Servant in a small Family, where there are no children. Good character required.—Apply Star office. WANTED, a smart Youth, 17 or IS, to drive a spring cart.—G. Gledhill, Wellesley-street. \~%J~ AN TED, a good all-round Composi ? ? torif or Gisborne—Apply to H. E. Webb, on Monday at 11 o'clock, at the Albert Hall. WANTED, a six or seven-roomed House, within ten minutes walk of Queen-street.—Miss Milne, Cheapside House. ::f^f__NTED KNOWN, 500 Alpaca YT Coats, Gs lid; 200 Silk Coats, 12s lid ;50 dozen Flax Shirts, with collars, 2s lid. Hand somest Trousers and Vests in colony: price* low. Weekly payments taken.—PHILLIP'S MART, 177, QUEES-STKEET. _ WANTED, "to clear out my Entire Stock of Furniture and Miscellaneous Articles of every description, as the premises are to be fitted up for the Working man's Public Baths. N.B.—_\o reasonable offer refused.— Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria-street East, coiner of High-street. WTN TED KNOWN, First Choice Light Fancy Josephine Gloves. Prices, 2/6: worth 1/0. Gents' Fancy Kid Gloves, 2/6 per pair; Panama Hats, from 2/ to 5/; Gentle men's Leghorn Hats, 6/, worth 9/; and a great variety of Ladies' Straw Hats, Feathers, Flowers, and Fancy Trimmings to be sold cheap ; 40 doz. Children's Silk Gloves (white and coloured), Id to 6d, worth 1/3.—W. Eyre, Ennis killen House. Victoria-street. WANTED,. Everyone to know that 1 vV am Selling Off my Stock of China, Glass, and Earthenware, at the following Low Prices, as it must be cleared out :—Best Common Cup 3 and Saucers, 6d or 5s 6d per doz ; best W. ard G. Cups ar.d Saucers. 13d or 12s per doz : Tumblers, from 3s per doz.; Plates, from 2s 6d per dozen; largest size, 5s per dozen, in three patterns ; best Brown Teapots from Is 3d each, and every other article in the trade at the same low prices. This is a chance for people taking up house.—Wm. Holds worth, 29, Victoria-street. The Cheapest House in Auck land for Ready-made Boots and Shoes, &c. Public opinion. YX7 ANTED KNOWN, " Pantheon" V V Boot, and Shoe Warehouse, 16P, Queen street, opposite Arthur's Mart (W. Kincaid and Co.), is certainly one of the most legitimate houses in the trade, as the public can always rely on first-class material, workmanship, and low prices. Low rent, and personal nianage ment.—Vide -public opinion Tf J ANTED KNOWN. Ladies' ttilverea f? Necklaces, 1/ each; Ladies' Tortoise shell Card Cases, 3/ and 3/6 each ; Ladies' Bag Purses, from /_; Handsomely Carved Crosses, IS; Solitaires, Jet Earrings, and Bracelets, /_ per pair; Photo Cases, .6 each; Pocketbooks, /i and /6 each ; Real Tortoisesheil Sets, 2/6 to 9/ the set; Ladies' Companions. 2/6 each; all the abovo are worth fully double the prices quoted ; also, Large Handkerchiefs, three fori/; Gents' Braces, 1/; Boys' Braces, Od per pair; Linen faced Cufls, /6 per dozen pairs ; Collars, size 15<j, 15 per box: Special Lines in Toys, &c, including Purses at /l each, for Christmas Eve.—Address : J. GREEN, No. 53, opposite Knight's, City Market. ANTED, Tenders until Saturday, £29th December, for Excavating a section of Ground. For further particurs apply W. Webb, Bricklayer, Fort-street. Y^TANTED, a good Law Clerk ; must 7 y be competent to engross and keep books —Lexscripter, Post-Office, Auckland. ___ X¥TANTED to SELL (Cheap), 19 crates V ¥ of assorted Crockery, per Hero, all sorts of Plates, 2/6 to 5/ per dozen ; 6 crates of Dishes from 1/ to 3/ each; Vegetables, 2/6 to 3/6; Pie Dishes,' .8 to 2/; White Chambers. 1/2 to 1/6; Coloured Chambers, 1/6 to 2/6 . Small Basins, /3 and /I; Brown Teapots, 1/6 to 3/; Glass Butter Dishes. 1/ to 2/6; Wood Egg Cups, /2; White Stone Plates, /3 to /6; White Stone Dishes, 1/3 to 3/: Good Cuds and Saucers, /7. 6/ a dozen; Tin Bush Plates, /6: Jugs, four to the set. 5/; Sick Feeders, 1/6; Jelly Moulds. 1/6 to 2/6; Flour Pots, from Ss per dozen to Is each ; \v ood Taps, Id and tfd each : Bread Trays, from 1/; Jug 3 and Basins. II; Washing Ba3ins, tin, 1/8 each; Dippers, 1/9; Tin Dishes, /6 to 2/6; Hot Water Jugs. 6/6 to 8/6; Superior China Flower Pots, 15/ set of three; Glass Butter Dishes, 1/3 to 2/6; Sugar Basin 3, from 1/; Tin Pepper Boxes. .1 and /2; Tin -Hpice Boxes. /2, four for /6; Carved Smoker's Tables, from 15/ to 30/; Larse Carved Music Stand, 36/; Glass Candlesticks, 1/ and 1/6; Lustres, 6/6 to 10/6, very cheap ; lot of Vases cheap; Purses, with Steel Needle-case, Thimble, and Pair Scissors, only /10; Mouse Traps, five for ,6 : Toy Knife, Fork, and Spoon, /2 : Small Cannisters, three to the set, 1/6 the set; Small Waiters, 1/6 the set of three ; Coffee Pots, 1/6 and 2/; Tin Teapots, /10 to 1/6; Tin Candlesticks. 1/, 1/3, and 1,9 each; Glass Baskets, 1/ and 1/1; lot of China Dolls from /3 to -1,6; Small Glass Tumblers. /2 each, four for /G; Glass Salt Cellars, /3; White Stone Cups and Saucers, /9 each, three for 2/; China Candlesticks, 1/6 and 2/; and a lot, of other articles for Christmas Presents.—lf. Watts, Pitt-street. WANTED ! WANTED ! WANTED ! to sell, very cheap, 356 pairs of children's Side-spring Cashmere Boots, 3 to 5 size, i only 1/6 per pair; 6 size, only 1/9; 10 size, 3/11; 13 size 3/6 per pair. Be in time; less than London cost. Robley's patent Auck land Aerated Flour, 1/1 per packet.—H Watts, Pitt-street. • BANKRUPT ESTATE OF M. NICCOL AND J. T. HENDRY, FINAL NOTICE. All ACCOUNTS due to the above Estate re maining Unpaid or. SATURDAY, the sth January next,-will be sued for without further notice. J. E. POUNDS, Creditors' Trustee. . Auckland, 23th December. 1577. Tp| U S T CART S. Notice is hereby given that the Contractor for Removal of Dust will Collect same on Thurs day Morning, 27th, instead of Friday, 28th, and on Monday, 31st instant, instead of Tuesday, Jammry l9t- P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. ATEW ZEALAND INSURANCE J3i COMPANY. The Ordinary Half-Yearly Meeting of Share holders will be held at the Offices of the Com pany, Auckland, at 2 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, the 9th January, to receive the Report and elect three Directors and two Auditors. The Transfer Books will be Closed irom the 6th instant till the 9th pros. By order of the Board. _ y GEORGE P. PIERCE, Manager. December 25,1877. COROMANDEL HIGHWAY \j district. I hereby convene a Meeting of the Ratepayers of the Coromandel Highway District, to be held at tbe Court house. Coromandel, on WEDNES DAY, 9th January. 1878, at 2 p.m. Business: To elect a Trustee in the place of William Home, Esq., resigned. P. TIERNEY, Chairman. Coromandel, 20th December, 1877. UOITS! QUOITS! QUOITS !—At the Crown Hotel, Grey-street. KOYAL AMERICAN Bowing Saloon, opposite Thistle Hotel. Prizes, value £3 this week. Only 6d. game during the day. OPECI A L T Y. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN WINE, in excellent condition, 6d. per tumbler; in pints bottles. 18s. per dozen. Highly recommended for Invalids. ALBERT HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. T>ONSONBY. — CHRISTMAS' BEEF | W. JR.. WESTBEF-CH begs to inform hi: friends and customers that he has now procure, a Superior Stock of NAPIER BEEF, anc intends killing from, this date, at the "Nev\ Abbatoirs," Western Springs. Prices as usual. "ATOTTCE.— The Fitting Shop, Sewing _i_l Machine Agency, is Removed to Vie toria-street, a few doors above Quick's Stables. McTAVISH, Certificated Accoun e> tant in Bankruptcy. Schedules pre pared for the Country. Finance and Insuraac* Agent. Loans negociated.—39, la_urano Buildings. ]$" ° T 1 C * ALL DEBTS due to G. Akers not paid by th Ist January, 1878, will be handed over to Shi olicitor for recovery.



1 fT-OR SALE, a Large Allotment ii t JL; Chapel-street.—Samuel Cochrane & Son. - "XTORTH SHORE.—Excellent 10-roomei r J3I Villa on the Bathing Beach to Let; also four Dwelling-houses in the best positions in thi - district.—O. Mays, Post-office Store. * __*> QA CASH. Balance at 10s. per week. ---» 9wOv Comfortable Cottage close to the Rail _ way Station.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent 1 Shortland-street. - filAto £1000 LENT, on Building Societ. ct/JL" principles or on any terms to sui; ; borrowers.—C. Williamson. Estate Agent, Vul ' can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. Jt?l ss. PEP FOOT. 15 minutes walk fron - _*wJL Queen-street, a few Choice Allotments ) folly planted with fruit and ornamental trees Terms, £10 cash : balance can remain on mort gage,SgS. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. r 1 ft*S. PER FOOT, at Ponsonby, two Capita _L«l> Building Allotments, measuring 80 x 100 * for Sale at 15s. per foot.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, ' Shortland-street. ! i.«C_n CASH, Balance at 15s. per week.—lr c&.)l/ a leading street, 15 minutes walk from . Queen-street, a Large Building containing ten i rooms, admirably adapted for a Boarding house. For Sale at the low price of £120.—5. ' Vaile, House and Land Agent. Shortland-street. TO BE LET. in St. Mary's Road, Ponsonby, a comfortable six-roomed House, near the sea, with every convenience and in good order; with garden and fruit and ornamental trees; gas and water laid on.— : Apply at once to W. L. Mitchell, 66, Queen street. FOR SALE, 7 years Lease of acres of Land close to beach at Stokes' Point, with large orchard, good well of water, and 1-roomed Cottage, large crop of fruit.—H. Partington, House Agent. HVTORTH SHORE.—A Furnished House Aji to Let.—Apply R. Se R. Duder. nnO LET, a 6-roomed House.—Apply _!_ Mr Barnes, Karangahape Road, .Newton. TO LET or Sell (cheap), on easy terms, Large Marine Residence at Bella Vista. To Let, new Cottage, Ponsonby Road.—Apply at office Maselield and Co. IQI ACRE FARM, 17 miles from 9_P _J_L Auckland. Good orchard, 10 acres in grass and crops, comfortable house of four rooms, plenty of wood and water; large run ad joining. Price, £270.—5. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. FOR SALE, the Unexpired Term of the Lease of the Residence at present occupied by Mr. W. J. Hill, containing eight rooms, pleasantly situated in Parnell, and commanding a magnificent view of the harbour. For particulars and terms apply to Samuel Cochrane and Son. TO LET OR FOR SALE, a pretty 5-roomed Cottage, nearly new, in Haeket street, Ponsonby, near Shelly Beach.—Apply B. Tanner, corner Shortland-street. O LET, the Residence of Sir George Arney, at Remuera, lately occupied by E. Comi3key, Esq., comprising twelve rooms and offices complete, together with ten acres of Land tastefully laid out.2 Apply to W. AITKEN, Land Agent._ C*l T/>i —FIVE-ROOMED House, near Parnell Rise For Sale. Garden, well, tank, Sec Very easy terms.—C. William son, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. TO LET, a .comfortable Cottage in Seafield View.—T. Peacock, Optician, Shortland-street. TO LET, at Mount St. John, the Villa Resideuce lately occupied by Judge Gillies.—Apply at United Service Hotel, Queen street. FW\O BE LET, those extensive, central, J. well-arranged, newly-built Premises, adjoining the Union Bank of Australia, Queen street.- Apply to R. Arthur, Auctioneer. IJT.OR SALE, a first-class Piano, by JL. Strashmeyer and Sons, new, with case.— Enquire at the Red Lion Hotel. TO LET, spacious and convenient Offices with office fittings, fire-proof strong-room large dry cellarage, and good supply of water suitable either for the law, wine, or genera mercantile business.—Apply to W. Altken. OR SALE, a Handsome Wagonette with pole, shafts, lamps, and all complete, recently brought out from England, or would exchange for a strong Buggy.—Apply Crowther's Stables, Wellesley-street East. OQOK —NEWLY-ERECTED House of c*WOeVtl. 6 rooms, very neatly and con veniently fitted up. Allotment. 40 x 102 feet ; excellent view, both back and front. Terms very easy.—S. Vaile, Land Agent Shortland street. • ; OR SALl_7one 4-roomed House, with scullery (nearly new), with 3 Allotments, each 50ft. wide and 200 ft. deep, situated in Brighton Road, Parnell.—"Enquire of George Smith, Carrier. Brighton Road, Parnell. A UCKLAND SAVINGS BANK. On and after 3rd January, 1878, the BANK will be OPEN DAILY, for Receipt and Re- Payment of Deposits, from 10 to 2 o'clock : except on SATURDAY, when it Closes at 12 noon, and Re-opens from Seven to Nine in_th Evening, for the Receipt off Deposits only. [RICHARD CAMERON, Manager. 7ST_fwTEEwTi_D ke hitchens jh, A\J \? BLOOD RESTORER. As several Bottles, containing trashy worth less compounds, have been palmed off on un suspecting people on the pretence of their b«mg the celebrated "Hitchens' Blood Restorer," the Proprietor respectfully cautions his patients to see that the Bottles bear both his Trade Mark and Signature. He also warns the unscrupu lous nersons who, under false pretences, receive people's money, that cSIOO Pounds Reward will be given on conviction of persons guilty of infringing his rights. .. H. HITCHENS. Z^T^T ""OARQUE IRON QUEEN, J»|2|-|3^. J3 CAPT. WM. SMITH, @ timsfflFifflSeba-i Consignees are requested at once to pass entries, nay freight, and receive delivery orders for their cargo, at our office. CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland. December 28,1877. JP»_^> R E W A. R D. LOST, on the 24th instant, between Brighton and St. George's Bay, a Shammy Purse, containing a £10 Union Bank note (number known), and some small change. Finder wui be rewarded.—Apply this office. Jf~ O. T I"C "E. The Road ieading from Kyber Pass, by Mi Wm. Hunter's residence ta the junction of the Carlton Road, is Closed for Traffic under the Public Works Act. -._. F. G. CLAYTON, Chairman Newmarket District Board. mHE ' Will be CLOSED This EvENiNG,and RE-OPETS on Saturday, Monriay, and Tuesday next, at REDUCED PRICES, SIXPENCE AND THREEPENCE. P. DORAN, Manager. ... STEPHEN MASSETT CO-XPOSER OP THE BALLADS : "SU-.oET." "MY BUD IN HEAVEN; And Hundreds of other Songs, Who has given his Entertainments to crowdec i audiences in England, the United States, Australia, California, Oregon, British India, China, and Japan, : __THAS ARRIVED,"® AND Will Shortly Appear ! JT-'HB IST MA'S PRESENTS Ly From to-day until New Year's Day, ever: Child purchasing Two Pair of White Cottoi Hose, will receive a Christmas Present. ' ' ; - F. TOMLINSON. 5 Draper, Parnell. A" s.~ p." c~oZ m^p-aTn~ Y © t NOTICE. An Extra ordinary General Meeting will b held on MONDAY, 31st instant, at the Office c Mr Tothill, Shortland-street, to confirm minute of previous meeting. . TXOARD OF EDUCATION School Committees are informed that tb = time and place for holding the First Meetin ;" of Householders in each District, under tb "Education Act, 1877," will be appointed c - the Board, and Avill be duly notified iv one c l" more newspaper. J- The Elections need not take place within tl ■c month of January as heretofore. -c Present Committees and Commissioners ho' office until the election of their stccessors. copy of the Act will be forwarded to eat * Committee as Boon as a supply is received fro Wellington. is VINCENT B. RICE, Secretary.



n "jTiEVONPORT DISTRICT BOARD. 1 Tenders, addressed to the undersigned up. to d noon of MONDAY, the 31st instant, will be ref j ceived for Excavations and Forming Road p across the Flagstaff Hill. Plans, &c, may be seen at the Post-office, - Devonport, where tenders are to be left. W. H. BROWN, 1- Chairman District Board. Town Clerk's Office, December 22,1377. : rfIHE City Council Offices will be a JL CLOSED on Christmas Day, and the 26th ■ ,' and 27th December; also, Ist and 2nd January. ;: P. A. PHILIPS. Town .Clerk. - U WI S S T> A Z AA- K. . A. GROSSMAN J- Begs to intimate to the public that he has on } view, Ex Otaki, A Large Assortment of -SWISS FANCY GOODS, i CARVED IN WOOD, Consisting of I FRAMES, BRACKETS, J^WEL BOXES, VASES, 3 BOOKRACKS, And other articles too numerous to mention, - ALL HIGHLY RECOMMENDED , For [. CHRISTMAS, BIRTHDAY AND L WEDDING PRESENT.?. . As the time is limited, visitors are requested to make an early appearance. ! .-"INSPECTIOS INVITED. Note the Address— ' Nest to Hernus and Hanna. Photographers Upper Queen-street. m H E HOLIDAYS. J. WISEMAN has an excellent assortment of Goods, consisting of Ladies'and Gents' Saddlery, Whips, Spurs, &c, very suitable for Presents. 3 | AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED). The price of Coke is now 20s per ton, at the Works, for Cash; or, if so agreed, Monthly Accounts at 255, with os per ton discount. Cartage, within reasonable distances, at 2s Gd per ton. A ton of Coke is equal to 60 bushels, or abou double the bulk of Coal. "XfEW GOLDENPAH GOLD MINING AM COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that the Directors have this day made a Call (the fourth) of Sixpence per Share, on the Capital of the Company, pay able to the Manager, at the Registered Office of the Company, No. 14, Insurance Buildings. Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, the 9th day of January, IS7B. ' JOHN R. SANDERSON, Manager. Auckland, 21st December, 1877. -j fkS. REWARD.—Lost, from Devon _j_LM_F port, a Flat-bottomed Dingy, painted green.—The finder will receive the above re ward by returning.the boat to A. T. Patterson North Shore. XNDIAN FAMINE RELIEF FUND. . The LIST IS NOW CLOSED. Persons having Money and Lists in their possession will oblige by returning to all Subscribers the sum given to them, getting them to initial tho List in each case. Any Subscriptions which cannot be returned, together with all Lists, should be sent to His Worship the Mayor. , F. G. EWINGTON, Hon. Sec. ClothinGt . MEN'S TWEED SUITS, Recommended for Fit, Style, and Wear, 355. SSL Our arrangements are su eh that wear enabled to produce such suitable Goods of every class, that we rarely fail in making permanen customers of those whe once patronise us. CARGO'S MCKA IG, QUEEN-STREET. N OUR READY-MADE DEPARTMENT WE HAVE . Boys' Suits, from 10s. • Youths' Suits, from 20s. Men's Trousers, from 7s. 6d. Men's Tweed Galatea Coats, from 15s 6d. Tweed, Cloth, Diagonal, and Diced Pagets, from 17s. 6d. CARGO & M c X A I G, QUEEHT-STREET. m- shirts, -m Perfect Fit & Superior Value Guaranteed CARGO & McKAIG Invite particular notice to the above Depart ment, to which they devote special attention. WHITE SHIRTS Serviceable, and Fine Linen Fronts, &c., 3s. lid. Is. 6d., os. 6d., 6s. 6d., and 7s. 6d. COLD SHIRTS-^- Best British Prints, fast colours, 2s. lid Best French Cambric, special patterns, is. Gd. and ss. Gd. FLAX SHIRTS Choice assortment, ex Sam Mendel. QARGO feJ^'c^AlG, QUEEN-STREET, Next E. Waters, Confectioner. fi. • A U T I 6 N.- I having discharged David Hayanison from ' my employ, persons are cautioned against giving him work cr money on my account. HERBERT H. SMITH, ' AUCKLAND IRON WORKS,* Durham-street West, Next to Hunter and Nolan's Sale-yards. GREAT REDUCTION. «s__, H. H. S. has Reduced his IMPROVED i PATENT PORTABLE SMOKE CONSUMING , OVENS, 10 per cent. There are over 3000 of . ■ these Ovens now in use, some over 6 years, and L all have given entire satisfaction. Several per sons have bought a second one, having had the first one in use nearly six years, and they are quite satisfied with the wear they have given which proves itself by their buying a second r one, and they will have no other kind, as they 5 are portable, cleanly, and economical, and will i repay themselves in a few months by the little fire they use. Price, from 325. upwards. Also, His IMPROVED PATENT PORTABLE SIDE : OVEN, for Country Settlers. Extra strong, and reauire no fixing. SELECTION OF WROUGHT IRON RANGES,. Portable and for Setting in. IMPROVED PATENT PORTABLE SIDE OVENS, for Country Settlers. IMPROVED PATENT PORTABLE SMOKE CONSUMING OVENS, nearly 3,000 in use. ' IMPROVED PATENT COTTAGE STOVES, For Wood or Coal. . Improved Patent CHIMNEY TOPS, guaranteed to Cure Smoky Chimnies. Improved Wrought Iron SHIP'S STOVES, over 500 in use. Illustrated Price Catalogues and Circulars. FREE GRATIS. *** H. H. S. has taken First Prize for Seven Years consecutively. THURSDAY, JANUARY 3. ~ THE REMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE, on Thursday next, at 1 o'clock, Dairy Cows, Store Cattle 100 Well-fatted Cattle 80 Choice Fat Lamb 3 Fat and Store Sheep. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY, JANUARY 3.1 SUPERIOR FAMILY RESIDENCE. By Order.of the Mortgagee. GEO. W. BINNEY. WILL seU by public, auction, at the Corn Exchange, on Thursday, January 3rd, at 11 o'clock, That desirable VILLA RESIDENCE, at pre sent occupied by Mr, James Mc__elia_, containing six rooms; is situated imme diately at tbe rear of the Choral Hall, and is well and faithfully built. Will be .old sublet to a mortgage of £450. Le.tse about 95 years, at the moderate rental of £12 10s. per annum. Immediate Possession. Terms at Sale.