clad in the fleet, and if that blessed torpedo csmes sneaking about under Avater I'll settle its hash, before the two men and the

boy have time to say their prayers. I assure you, sir, its a perfectly lovely inven tion. If you only set eyes on it you'd say I was a benefactor of the Avhole human race, it's the grandest— " Stop, stop, my (good sir, (making two long strides toAvards the door) you don't happen to have any of these things con cealed about your person, do you, now? You might as Avell tell the truth if you have, you knoAV." The visitor solemnly denied the soft im peachment, and harmony Avas once more restored.

"You don't happen to have any of 'em in the neighbourhood of street do you? Because you see my lease hasn't quite expired yet, and it would be rather incouA renient to moA re just iioav."

"I'll bring you down one of 'em to morrow, if you'd like to see it.

" If it's all the same to you, I think, I'd prefer to see the plans. I don't feel quite prepared for the other world just yet. Give me another year or two to repent, and then you can bring the thing down." " Well perhaps you'll give me your advice as to what price I ought to ask the war office for the torpedo. What doßyoti ■gay to £5,000 ? "£5,000! You sadly under-rate your merits, my friend when you estimate a magnificent invention like that at only £5,000. Say £100,000, and then they'll think its worth having." "Don't you think," said the visitor in insinuating tones, "I might get leave to •try it on the coal hulk ?" "Well, my friend," replied the Doctor, struck with a bright idea, " I'll give you a suggestion, and won't charge you anything for it either. Just you go with that * machine of yours and experiment sixteen poets, two dozen " constant readers," and five hundred and ninety-nine button-hole strainers, of whom I will furnish you with a correct list, and I'll never cease to remember you in my morning and evening devotions. "But look here, Mister, what d'ye say to jerking a little experiment or two into the reception proceedings of Sir George Grey. I'm sure it would be a grand sight, and a graceful sorter tribute of esteem, wouldn't it now." " Well, perhaps it would, but take my advice, and try a preliminary experiment on those Government Buildings in Wellington. You would earn imperishable fame if you could just quietly fix one of these things in the cellar, say about noon same day, and dissipate the whole concern into thin air. There are only a trifle of 699 Civil Servants in that building, and they wouldn't be missed, you know." The inventor seemed to takef this sugges tion in the kindly spirit in which it was meant. He slapped his forehead after the manner peculiar to inventors, and exclaiming "Eureka!" rushed out of the room. He went down four stairs at a time, and came to grief at the bottom over a STAR runner, but quickly shaking himself together, and carefully collecting several curious screws, pieces of scrap iron, steel springs, and other materials which had fallen from his pockets, he came back, and exclaiming, "I'll call again to-morrow," disappeared. The Doctor drew a deep sigh, wiped his forehead with- the second edition ol the Star, leaned his Aveary head on the blotting paper, ■ and having restored himself to consciousness said to the man at the counter : — "If that man ever calls here again, say the Doctor Avas suddenly seized Avith paralysis of the brain, died in ten minutes in convulsions, and that a plain marble slab, erected by his sorrowing friends, is nOAV the only existing memorial of that deeply lamented and noble-minded bene factor of his species."

MOUNT EDEN RIFLE RANGE.

(To the Editor of the Star.)

Sir.—After having inadvertently betrayed the confidence of a correspondent, and apologised for it, the editor of the " Herald" .yesterday came out again in his true colours. For after scraping off the _ dirt, and soaping doAvn the volunteers, in _ a column and a half, he AA'inds up by advising them (not the Government, Oh, no !) to be quick and look out for another rifle range, as the trustees of Mount Eden and Epsom declare that the range at Mount Eden ought to be closed. Can you tell us, sir, by Avhat right or authority the trustees of Epsom any more than any others interfere Avith, and endeavour to make a cat's paAV of, the Mount Eden one—for the life of me I can't make it out—because the chairman of the Mount Eien Board only two days since in formed me that the Board, only the night before, agreed that they had no wish or intention, directly or indirectly, to interfere Avith the Volunteers or their range, and he said I Avas at liberty to make it knoAvn to all of them —which I noAV do. The editor then goes on to recommend the officers to seek an intervieAv with the Ministers, Avhich doubtless they Avill do. But perhaps not in the direction he or those prompting him Avould wish. He talks about' Mr Smart and free papers by the raihvay, &c, yet he knoAVS right Avell that if the Volunteer cannot practise of a morn ing and get to his Avork by 8 o'clock, practice would be out of the question, as employers in Auckland Avould quickly give a free pass to the man losing time tor the purpose. No sir. If the range at Mount Eden is closed and no facilities for practice of a morning provided, the Government may as Avell call in the arms at once and be done Avith it, for the Volunteer Avho cannot shoot is to the colony a useless incum brance.—l am &c, An Efficient Volun teer. . -

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OAVN CORRESPONDENT.

COROMANDEL, this day. The Tokatea manager reports that gold is bein°- got from the • various stopes and levels, and that Nichols Tribute is likely to realize 500 ozs. from the crushing. Golden Pah.—l understand that the disputed case comes off on Wednesday next -at the R.M. Court. In McMahonv. Ferguson, the plaintifl claimed £31, and obtained a verdict. GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. SPLENDID YIELD FROM CALE DONIAN. The Caledonian crushing has turned out far better than was expected, yielding half gold instead of the usual one-third. The •Alburnia got a good show in the level towards the Old Whau boundary ■this morning. . Shares have been withdrawn at 60s, and sold at that figure. No other "transactions. RUSSELL, this day. PASSENGERS PER lONA. Sailed : Champion, Ruby, Policeman, ;and Gem, also the lon aat 3 p.m. I as sents:—Messrs Buckland, Aickm, 'Preeee, Nathan, Swift, Constable, Mams, Leslie, Judson, Mr and Mrs Williams, i Captain Macgregor, and others. [PRESS AGENCY.] ikUMARA, this day. CHRISTMAS SPORTS. Over £200 have been subscribed for the •Christmas Sports. A splendid P™§P£™7 c has Deen preparedtfncluding prizes of £60 for wrestling, £85 for racing, and £35 for jump and various events. WELLINGTON, this day. INCREASE OF SALARIES TEMPO RARILY STOPPED. Instructions have been issued by the Government to withhold for the present all increases of salaries voted this year to members of the Civil Service.

We understand the Rev. It. S. Hassard and Mrs Hassard have booked passages to London by the ship City of Auckland.

PRIMITIVE METHODIST BAZAAR.

A moderate number of persons A risited the Primitive Methodst Bazaar in the City Market last evening, but scarcely so many as might have been anticipated. The ladies attending the various stalls Avere successful in disposing of a fair share of the contents. The total receipts during the day Avere £18, but it is ex pected that considerably more than this amount will be realised to-day and to-morrow. This evening, the Templar Brass Band will play-a number of selections of music, which should have the effect of filling the place. The band will also play to-morrow evening, which will be the last occasion on Avhich the bazaar will betepen. g The bazaar was fairly patronised during this afternoon by ladies. A number of new articles have now teen opened up, the attendants having been unable to find'room for them yesterday. The stalls were attended to by the same ladies as yesterday. Most of the other articles have been re-arranged with much better effect. The bazaar will be open from ten o'clock to-morroAV morning until ten o'clock to-morrow night.

PARNELL GRAMMAR SCHOOL ATHLETIC SPORTS.

These sports did not conclude untill half-past five o'clock yesterday afternoon. The most noticeable performance was undoubtedly that of H. Gould in the mile. The winner is only H years old, and shewed himself capable of out staying youths almost twice his size. The time was very good. A. Barnes ran in excellent form, and will make a very fast runner in a couple of years' time. Tarawhiti, or as he is better known. T. Kerr. was facile princeps at the short distances and the high jump, bnt he is also considerably older than the rest of the competitors. There were a few defect* in the arrangements, which will no doubt be remedied at the next meeting. The following are the events which Avere not given yesterday:— 100 Yards Race (for boys under 10).—C. Adams, Herbert Kissling, dead heat; Harold Kissling, 3; Herbert Pounds, L In the run off Kissling Avas too strong for his opponent, and won by two yards easily. Hop. Step, and Jump.—Tarawhiti owes 3ft, 35ft. Sin., Ist; A. Williams owes2ft., 32ft. lOin., 2nd. High Jump.—4ft. llin., Ist; S. Ludbrook, 4ft. 6Jin., 2nd ; Arthur Williams, 4ft. 6in., 3rd. 250 Yards Handicap.—First Heat-A. Barnes, 2yds, Ist; A. Williams,scratch, 2nd; G. Lowrie, 9yds, 3rd. Second Heat— S. Ludbrook, scratch, Ist; G. Kissling, 10yds, 2nd; Ales. Williams, lyd, 3rd. Third Heat— W. Lewis, 6yds, lst;B. White, 9yds. 2nd; S. Beetham, 7yds, 3rd. Final Heat—A. Barnes, Ist; A. Williams, 2nd. Long Jump.—TaraAvhiti. 15ft 9in. Ist; A. Williams, loft 7in, 2nd ; Fairburn, 3rd. Throaving the Cricket Ball.—Dufaur, Ist, S6Syd3; Tarawhite, 2nd, Ssyds Half-Mile Handicap.—A. Barnes, 12yds, Ist; Tarawhiti, scratch, 2nd; Henry Gould, 19yds. 3rd. Sack: Race.—Alex. Williams, Ist; Arnold Lewis. 2nd. One Mile Handicap.—Harry Gould, •10yds, Ist; A. Williams, 11yds, 2nd. The winner ran with astonish]nggameness, and won by GO yards. Time about smin. 30secs. 2 Miles Walking Handicap.—E. Fairburn, scratch, Ist; H. James, ISsecs. 2nd. A splendid race, won by 6 inches. Consolation Race, 150 yards handicap. -S. Ludbrook, scratch,- Ist. Fifteen started for th is, and some had as much as 20yds start. The winner, however, was too goodfor his opponents, and Avon by two yards.

" WORKING MAN" EXPLAINS.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star.) Sir, —I find lam not sufficiently understood by you in my letter yesterday re Sir George Grey's reception. Allow me space to make the meaning clear. I do not like to see the humbler classes having a sepa rate meeting or a distinct reception or address from the merchants, traders, &c. I would not like to see a procession of working men alone carrying trade emblems, such as every brickmaker Avith a brick in his hat, or the Good Templars, and Dr Wallis' supporters carrying aloft a [number of unredeemed pledges as their banner, &c. But I would have working men 'lavlio attend the reception go as colonists, as citizens, on equal terms with their wealthier brethren, or stay aAvay altogether. I haA re a bone to pick with some of the members, but as I am not desirous of marring the pleasures of re union I shall defer the matter to a future date. If it is thought desirable to have a procession it Avcfuld be as Avell to ask the working classes to Avear a dab of mud in their hats to distinguish them from the upper crust.—l am &c, A Working Man.

I see our old friend has risen again, the only shop in town, I suppose he means if the others shut up, if his ability and energy, as he talks about was on a par with his cheek, there would be no necessity for him to seek fresh fielc'sQand pastures new. I see I shall haA-e to put my fighting 3uit on again, as it would b& ungenerous part not to meet him before Aye part to meet no more, but blood ■will tell, and as I mean to be in the fore in the meat line, mutton will be sold at 2d per lb; lamb, per quarter, from 2s: pork, 3d. sd, and 6d ; prime roast beef, 4d, sd, and 6d, the Christmas stock. There will be none in town to surpass it in quality.—George Hulme, Auck land Steam Sau3age Factory, opposite City Market.—LAdvt.

Before the Christmas and Ncav Year holi days set in kind husbands are reminded they should treat their Avi\ res as Avell as them selves to some neAV Clothes,. a nice neAV Dress and Hat for the Avife, and Clothing for children and self can be obtained at a very small cost at the City Hall Arcade. You Avill find this is the right Establishment in Avhich to lay out your cash. After the necessary articles of clothing are purchased, Avhat spare money you have can be Avell invested in making your homes comfort able by buying a little Furniture or a neAv Carpet, Floor Sloth, Curtains, etc., etc., for there you Avill see the Greatest Variety in Auckland. Tapestry Carpets from 2s lid ; Brussels from 4s 9d; Bedroom Carpets from Is; Fancy Mattings, and Furniture of all kinds proportionately cheap. Country Settlers are invited to stroll through the spacious ShoAV-lioom, 166 feet long, and inspect the Stock. —HolloAvay, Garlick, and CranAvell, Proprietors, City Hall Arcade, Queen and Lome-streets. —[Advt.l

EVENING STAR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1877.



Auckland Almanac AND PROVINCIAL HANDBOOK, 1878. The Book is now in the Press, and will be Published in a few days. Business Men desirous of extending trade through the medium of its Advertising Pages,. must send in their Business Notices at once, or they will be excluded. ANTED, a strong active Girl for housework. — Mrs McNaughton, Vic toria-street. W~ ANTED, a good General Servant.— Mrs. Sinclair, Hazelbank, Symonds street. ANTED, a good General Servant.— Fitzroy Hotel, Wakefield-st- eet. _ _ ANTED, well-educated young Lady, as Companion, and to assist with domes tic duties; one with some knowledge of music preferred. -Apply by letter X.C., Post-ofnce, OnehuT>ga^_ WANTED, in a merchant's office, a smart respectable Lad, about 14 years O f age.—Apply in own writing, giving address to M. J., Stab office. WANTED, a strong Message Boy; must have respectable parents.—Apply ■ o the Publisher. W~~ANTED, Waiter and Female Cook, Girl to assist in bar, andji 18 General Servants for town and country.—Mrs Elsmore's Registry, Sho^tland-street. - ANTED, a respectable young person as General Servant in a small family ; comfortable home guaranteed.—For particulars apply at thi3 office. W~ ANTED, a General Servant. —Mrs. Waters, Pitt-street, top of Grey-street. ANTED, a good Saleswoman.—Apply j. M. McLachlan, Queen-street. ANTED, a Tailor and Presser ; short hours, constant employment.—N. Camp bell, Tailor, Queen-street. \7_TANTED, an Apprentice to the French VV Polishing, or an Improver.—Holloway, Garlick, and Cranwell, Queen-street. WXNTED to Rent, a Furnished Cot tage ; first-class references. —Address A.8., Stab office^ WANTED, a good General Servant; references required.—_uckla_d Savings Bank. _, WANTED, two respectable young men as Boarders, at Mrs. Collinson's, Princes street. WANTED, by a lady, one or two respectable youns men as Boarders; terms moderate ; no family.—Apply last house but one in Alten Road. WANTED, a tenant 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. Kent, £1 Tier week.—S. C. Brown. WANTED, a Nurse Girl. —Apply to Mrs Albert Eaton, Regent-street, Kyber Pass.



WANTED, ar Assistant Salesman in our gri"dery and leather department; n.n intimate knowledge of the business mdis- pousible, References required.—lreland Bros. a Housemaid ; references v V required.—ApDly fihis office. TXTANTED, useful. GSul of 16 or L 7.— V V __Apply Mr. O. May^. North Shore. WANTED, a Bo«»6mtiker.—Apply to John O'Brien, ParaeU. " "YXTANTED, a General Servant; must w t he a good laundress, for the Farmers' Hotel, Drury.—-Apply- to Mrs Pollock, 71, Queen-street. WA N T E D. Tenders are invited, and will be received by the undersigned, at the Royal Hotel, Coroman del, up to MONDAY, the 17th instant, for the Supply of Timber, together with Ironwork and Piies for the Wharf. All particulars to be had at the Black Bull Hotel, Albert-street, Auck iand. U. GLOVER. December 10,1877. W" ANTED KNOWN, Good White Socks, 3d per pair, rise Id each size; 500 yards Embroidery at Is, worth Is 6d ; Ladies' Gipsy Hats, trimmed, 3s and 4s each ; our own make Corded Sun Hats, from 2/6 each ; 21penny Kibbon, fashionable colours, 6d per yard ; Leg horn Hats. Is 6d to fis each; Gentlemen's Deep Dux Collars, 5d per box; Scented Soap at English prices (Jd a cake); Umbrellas, best silk, from 6s each; ditto in Gentlemen's (Alpacca), from 5s each ; Boys' Tweed, proved to be good wear ; Flap Hats, Is 6d each, worth 2s; Towels, from Gd. to 2s 3d each; Toilet Covers, in good quality only; Black French Merino, best quality; Ladies' Linen Handkerchiefs, 7s per dozen. All the above are guaranteed Bargains.—Address, J. Green, second shop above Thompson's, Victoria-street. "T/i D r ANTED to Dispose of several superior v V Second-hand Pianos, from £10upwards, which may be paid for as most convenient to purchasers: also, Second-hand Harmoniums, and new Pianos and Ham omuins, to be sold cheap, to make room for large shipments.— Webb's Music Saloon, Wellesley-street. WANTED KNOWN, "Pantheon" vf Boot and Shoe Warehouse, lfiG, 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 manage ment.- Vide public opinion ANTED KNOWN, First Choice Light Fancy Josephine Gloves. Prices. 2/6; worth 4/6. 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. 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 3loyal, Victoria-street.— Private entrance voder archway. ATEIi! WATER !! WATER !! ! Tf you wa nt Water laid on at reasonable prices, call on R. CHALMERS & CO., Plumbers and Gasfitterf!, Dornwell's Buildings, Darby-street. Licensed Plumbers for the City Waterworks. ' lO[7"A^rl> KDj to sell, a large assortment H of White and Coloured shirts, very good quality: also, Fashionable Linen Collars, a lot of Shakespeare Collars, all sizes. 6s Cd per doz.; and good Sponges at half-price.—J. Alwinger, 20, Victoria-street, four doors from Union Bank, new building. \\f ANTED KNOVVN, every description V V 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. WANTED to SELL (Cheap), 19 crates of assorted Crockery, per Hero, all sorts of Plates, 2/6 to 5/ per dozen ; 6 crate 3of 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, J/G to 2/6 ; Small Basins, /3 and/I; Brown Teapots, 1/6 to 3/; Gla?s Butter Dishes, 1/ to 2/G; Wood Egg Cups, /2; White Stone Plates, /3 to /G; White Stone Dishes, 1/3 to 3/; Good Cups and Saucers, /7. 6/a dozen; Tin Bush Plates, /G; Jugs, four to the set, 5/; Sick Feeders, 1/6; Jelly Moulds. 1/6 to 2/6; White aid Gold Cups and Saucers, 1/; Blue Sprig Cuds and Saucers, /9, 8/6 per dozen; Bread Trays, from 1/; Jugs and Basins. 7/; Washißg Basins, tin, 1/8 each ; Dippers, 1/9; Tin Dishes, /0 to 2/G; Hot Water Juks, 6/G to 8/6: Superior China Flower Pots, 15/ set of three; Glass Butter D'shes, 1/3 to 2/G; Sugar Basins, from 1/; Tin Pepper Boxes. /I and /2; Tin -pice Boxes. /2, four for /C; Carved Smoker's Tables, from 15/ to 30/; Laree Carved Music Stand, 3G/; Glass Candlesticks, 1/ and 1/6; Lustres, G/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, 1/0 the set; Small Waiters, 1/6 the set of three ; Coffee Pots, 1/G and 2/; Tin Teapots, /10 to 1/G; Tin Candlesticks. 1/, 1/3, and 1/9 each; Glass Baskets, 1/ and 1/1; lot of China Dolls from /3 to 4/6; Small Glass Tumblers, /2 each, four for /6 ; Glass Salt Cellars, /3; White Stone Cups and Saucers, /9 each, three for 2/; China Candlesticks, 1/6 attd 2/; and a lot of other articles for Christmas Presents.— H. Watts, Pitt-street. W~H. DAMPIER has Flour l£d lb. • by the barrel, 41bs for 6d; Ladies Superior Kid Boots (slightly damaged), 3s 6d per pair : Boy's No. 13 Linen Collars, Jdeach : a few Girl's Straw Hats, lOd ; 12 dozen Shirt Buttons for id ; more of the Splendid 2s Tea ; Watch Keys, 72 for Is; Handy Shovels, 6d ; Marketing Kits (large size), lOd; Men's Slippers, 2s 6d ; nice lot of Prunella Boots, 5s 6d ; lot of Gilt and other Brooches, and Earrings, 6d, 9d, and Is ; Ladies iPretty Finger Rings, id to 9d ; Purses, id to 9d ; Poll Comb 3, 3d; Rack Combs, 3d and 6d; Tooth Combs, Id to Gd ; Handsome Pen Knives. 9d ; Day Books, 9d ; Ladies Stock ings, 6d ; Albums,lod to ss; large Photo Frames, 6d ; lot of other bargains ; Note Paper, 2d and Id per quire ;. 25 Envelopes for 3d. Save all the money you can.—W. H. DAMPIER, Victoria street, corner of Hobson-street. TITAN TED Known, that D. Go l die is H 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, &C, &c ---at the lowest marketprice, at his Yards Cus om-h ou se-street. ANTED, a First-class Shoer and General Smith.—Apply at this office on Saturday, at 5 p.m.—Wallace & Hotham. ANTED, Everyone to know that 1 am Selling Off my Stock of China, Glass, and Earthenware, at the following Low Prices, as it must be cleared out :—Best Common Cups and Saucers, Cd or 5s 6d per doz ; best W. ard G. Cups and 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. Holdsworth, 29, Victoria-street. The Cheapest House in Auck land for Ready-made Boots and Shoes, &c. Public opinion. ' Christmas S p o c ts. ELLERSLIE GARDENS, BOXING DAY, WEDNESDAY, 26th December, 1877. The Proprietor announces tho following Pro gramme of Sports for Boxing Day :— TILTING AT THE RlNG—Prize, £3. AMATEUR RACE, 150 Yards Handicap. Two prizes. AMATEUR RACE, 600 Yards Handicap. Two prizes. These will be open to Members of the Amateur Athletic Club, and of re cognised Rowing and Cricket Clubs only. HALF-MILE HANDICAP (open).—Prizes, £3 and £1. BOYS' RACES, under 8 years, under 13 years, and under 16 years. Two prizes each. 150 YARDS HANDICAP (open to Members of the Tradesmen's Athletic Club only). Prizes, £5 and £1. HOP, STEP, and JUMP, £1. SACK RACE, £1. THREE-LEGGED RACE, £1. JUMPING WITH HORSES (the prize to go to the Best and Cleanest Jumper over a hurdle), £3. Entries for the Handicaps to be made to the undersigned, at the Thames Hotel, by 8 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, the 19th instant. The other entries will be taken on the ground. ALFRED KING, Manager and Secretary. C1 D E N TERRACE. A Meeting of persons in the above District who are desirous of having a Supply of WATER laid on to their Premises fr.om the Kyber Pass Reserveir will be held at the Eden Vine Hotel on MONDAY Evening, the 17th instant, at 7.30 p.m. W. J. SUITER. EDEN TERRACE HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Tenders for Earthworks in Exmouth-street and Basque Road are required by the above Board, up td WEDNESDAY EVENING, the 19th instant, at 6 o'clock. Intending Tenderers will be shewn over the proposed works on Saturday and Monday Evenings, at. 5 o'clock. W. J. SUITER, 1 Chairman.



/CLEARING LINI 350 LADTES' COSTUMES BRAIDED PIQUK COSTUMKS BRAIDED LINEN COSTUMES PRINT, MUrtLIN, and CAMBRIC CO: TUMES 100 GIRLS' Do. Do. Do. GALATEA SUITS 300 LADIES' LINEN SKIRTS, 3/6 COSTUMES, from 5/6. Bought Job. D. McPHERSON, Karangahape Road. (TIHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMA] XJ SCHOOL (PARNELL). The Annual Distribution of Prizes will tak place at this School on F KIDA V, December 14tl at 3 p.m., when the result of the Examinatio now going on will be made known, and th .Scholarships and Prizes awarded. ' JAS. ADAMS. 8.A., Head Master. Gtßand Shot OF SUMMKB COSTUMES. A. LINABURY & CO. HAVE JUST OPENED Ul 48G COSTUMES,, Comprising— BLACK SILK COSTUMES COLOURED SILK COSTUMES JAPANESE SILK COSTUMES HOLLAND COSTUMES FRENCH BATISTE COSTUMES BRAIDED PIQUE COSTUMES FRENCH PRINT COSTUMES CAMBRIC COSTUMES BLACK SILK SKIRTS, with Bedy Pieces COLOURED SILK SKIRTS, with Bod Pieces HANDSOME BRAIDED LINEN COS TUMES and SKIRTS, with Bodj Pieces to match. The above GOODS were purchased at a Hbavs Discount off English Invoice, and will be offered to the Public at ENGLISH COST. Inspection Invited. A T INABURY & rflO., ■C3L© 1 X \j 204 &206, QUETCN-STREET, Auckland. A UCKLAND CHORAL SOCIETY. j _^___ — The performance of "The Messiah" being fixed for THURSDAY, 20th instant, a full attendance of Instrumentalists is requested at intervening Practices. ARCH. CLARK, Hon. Sec. ODEL TRAINING SCHOOL, CHORAL J3ALL, AUCKLAND. POLYTECHNIC ENTERTAINMENT, WEDNESDAY, December 19, 1877, at 7 o'clock, EXHIBITION of Microscopes, Telescopes, Chemical, Electrical, and other Scientific Appa ratus, with Experiments, Mechanical Models, Drawings, Sec, &c, with a Collection of Natural Productions of Auckland. at 8 o'clock, MUSICAL SELECTIONS, under the direction of M. Swallow, Esq. To conclude with a Popular Lecture, by Mr. Josiah Martin, entitled, "Round the World by Limelight." with magnificent Dissolving Views, by Mr. Crook, and Musical Selections. Tickets, Two Shillings each; Children, half price. ASH T 0 N & SON. 0 HOUSE, LAND. AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insukance Buildings. Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE. GRAFTONROAD.—A Comfortable Verandah Cottage, with large allotment, situated in-the best part of Grafton Road. Good view and healthy situation. Ca •be sold cheap. PONSONBY. - A Well-built Commodious Family Residence, with about 3J acres of land, laid out in garden, orchard, vinery, and pad dock, with a frontage to the Waitemata Har bour; a Charming Summer Residence. HEPBURN-STREET.—A substantially-built Seven-roomed Verandah Cottage, with outer Kitchen, Store-room, Tanks, Garden, and every oonvenience for a family; allotment 36 feet frontage by 119 feet deep. This House is fur nished, and the owner is desirous of selling House and Furniture together as it stands. Further particulars can be obtained upon appli cation to H. Ashton and Son. ELLIOTT & ALBERT-STREETS.—A Free hold Property, having a frontage of 30 feet each to Elliott and AlberS-streets, with a depth of 214 feet, with Cottages erected thereon, now bringing in a large rental. A good investment, in the heart of the city. EPSOM. — \ nine-roomed Family Residence with garden, out-buildings, &c, situated on the road to Onehunga. The House is well built and finished, and is in excellent order, and contains Drawing-room, Dining-room, Bed-rooms, Bath room, Kitchen, with cooking-range and back Kitchen. GREAT SOUTH ROAD.—7-roomed Verandah Cottage, with an acre of land in grass. PONSONBY ROAD. — Six-roomed Cottage, with out-buildings, large garden, and paddock. NORTH SHORE.—Land at Hellger's Creek, with large water frontage. Several Allotments in City and Suburbs. TO BE LET :— GRAFTON ROAD.-The Hermitage, a com fortable Cottage, with Garden. Rent, £2 ss. per calendar month. NORTH SHORE.—Cottage fronting Beach Road, near Flagstaff Hotel. • SYMONDS-STREET.—Four-roomed Cottage, with large allotment; extensive view. BRIGHTON.-A 7-roomed Cottage, Brighton Road, next door to the residence of R. Wood, Esq. NORTH SHORE.—Two comfortable Family Residences, adjoining the Flagstaff Hotel, North Shore. Lately put in complete repair. CROSS-STREET, NifiWTON. — Two Four roomed Cottages. QUEEN-STREET. — Large Store adioining Messrs. Arnold Hines & Co., three stories and cellar, suitable for wholesale business. GREAT SOUTH ROAD.—Seven-roomed Cot tage with Verandah, an acre of land attached, situated near Junction Hotel. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.—Large and com modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and rat-proof. Several Small Properties in Town and Country both for sale and to let. H. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agents, No 8. New Zealand Insurance Buildings. ~Ki OTEAM TO SYDNEY. I^^^^^ WEDNESDAY, The Union Steamship Co.'s s.s. ROTORUA Will be despatched from the Queen-street Wharf on WEDNESDAY, 19th instant, at 12 o'clock noon. HENDERSON & MACFARLAINE, Agents. «^&fe^ T7IXCURSION TRIP ON THE jl||g|g:JLLi WAITEMATA. The Auckland and North Shore Ferry Com pany's p.s. TE AROHA Will leave the Ferry T at 2 p.m. on SATUR DAY, loth December, for a CRUISE IN THE HARBOUR, calling at Glen Orchard. Fares: One Shilling. Refreshments provided on board. PI. W. HEATH, Manager. ..I3nl T7IXCURSION TO BAY jfWa2§g£v J2J OF ISLANDS.&KAWA 'W^^^KAWA MINES, •*»■■ MONDAY, 17th instant. RETURN TICKBT3 AT SINGLE FARES, The Union Co.'s s.s. T AUP O will be despatched from Queen-street Wharf oi MONDAY, 17th instant, at 5 p.m., arriving a Russell on Tuesday morning. She will leav< again the same evening, and arrive at Auckland early on Wednesday. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agent 3.



GAZETTE IN BANKRUPTCY. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND. NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors' and Creditors' Act. 187 G." and of the bankruptcy of Henry Gardner Hunt, of Ngaruawa hia, Farmer. Notice is hereby given that it is the intention of the abovenamed Henry Gardner Hunt to apply to this Honorable Conn, under the 181 th Section of the said Act, on WEDNESDAY, the 23rd day of January next, at the hour of eleven o'clock in the forenoon, or as soon thereafter as counsel can be heard in that behalf, than an Order of Discharge, to take effect immediately, may b° granted to him. Dated this 14th day of December. 1877. E. T. DUFAUT?. Solicitor for the said Henry Gardner Hunt. P E C I A L N OI.ICE, TO BUILDERS AND OTHERS. G. HOLDSHIP~& CO. will offer the Whole of their Extensive Stock of Timber, Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, White Lead, Oil, Register Grates, Mable Mantlepieees. Nails, &c. at Specially Reduced Prices, until the End of the Year, when the Business will be taken over by the Auckland Timber Company. BOARD OF EDUCATION. TEACHER Wanted for Mullet Point and Lower Matakana Half-time Schools. Applications to be addressed to the Board of Education, Auckland, on or before the 31st DECEMBER instant. : "VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. ALL Stonemasons working in Auckland are earnestly requested tomeetthe Trade and Labour Council, at the Council rooms, Foresters' Arms Hotel, Albert-street, on I SATURDAY, December 15th, at 8 o'clock, to I form a Trade Society.—H. Phillips. President. TTICTORIA CRICKET CLUB.—Special T Meeting To-morrow (Friday) Evening, at ! 7.30, in the- Young Men's Christian Association Rooms. Important Business. J. B. Fairs, Hon. Sec. HOTOGRAPHY TO"~MJEiT~THE TIMES !-E. NORRIS, 222, Queen-street, Auckland (late of Oxford-street, London), has determined to make a great reduction in the price of his work. In future the price will be : First-class Cartes de Visite, Bs. per dozen, not less than 1 doz. taken: Children, Is. per dozen extra; Cabinet Portraits, 6 for 13s. The New Ferrotype Portraits, made on enamelled Steel Plates, finished while waiting:—Carte de "Visite size, 3 for 55.; Cabinet size, 1 for 2s. 6d. A Lon don Artist and London Prices. LOST, at Newmarket, on the 10th inst., a Brown Retriever; answers to the name of "Leo."—Anyone bringing: the same to W. A. Ryan, Vulcan Lane, will be rewarded, and any one retaining the dog. after this notice will be prosecuted. l"r^s- REWARD.—Strayed, out of my JLvJ' Paddock, Richmond Road, Five Lambs.—Whoever will deliver the same to D. Barry, Slaughterman of tho New Abbatoirs. will receive the above reward; and a further reward of 10si. will be paid to anyone giving information which will lead to the conviction of any person or persons found destroying fences or trespassing on the above Paddock.— W. E. Bestbeech, Butcher. Ponsoaby. "O EWAKD.—'Lost, a small Black and -M_\j Tan Terrier Dog. £1 reward will be paid to anyone giving such information as shall lead to its recovery. Will be increased to £5 on con viction of offender if stolen.—Apply to 'J. Law ford, Symonds-street, next Scotch Church. FOUND, a Watch and appeiid£.ges. Owner can have the same by paying cost of this advertisement.—Apply to Alfred Bassett, Cordial Manufacturer, Wellington street. npfwo pounds reward" STRAYED, from Cawkwell's Farm, Pan mure, Four Head of Well-conditioned Bullocks. FISHER & CO. 11th December, 1877. LOST, on the 12th of December, between the Newton Sunday School and the new Day School, Great North Road, a Lady's New Jacket wrapt in a white towel.—Finder please leave it at Mr Baxter's Shop, and they will be rewarded. M. HALLETT, Parnell, begs his • Customers to favour him with their Poultry orders on or before the 20th of this month, to prevent disappointment. QTR AWBERRIES AND CREAM. The above Seasonable Delicacy may be had in great quantities from Joseph Baker, at his Gardens, St. Stephen's Point, St. Stephen's Road, Parnell. OARD and LODGING for a respec table Man at Nichol's Cottage, foot of Grey-street.—Mrs Fuller. Bed-room and Sitting Room. Terms, 25s per week. "TVTOTiCE.— Chrhtmas or New Years Aji Special Donations, on behalf of the Children's Scripture Gift and Prize Association, will be most thankfully received by any mem ber of the General or the Ladies' Committee. — J. Goodall Brown, Hon. Sec. TENDERS FOR FENCING AT WESTERN SPRINGS. Town Clerk's Office, Dec. 13,1877. Tenders will be received until 10.30 of WED NESDAY, the 19th instant, for about 100 chains of Four-rail Fencing—Puriri Posts, with either Hobart Town and Ti-tree Rails, or half of each, in terms of speciflations at this office. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders to be endorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. ffITENDERS are required for the follow- JL ing Supplies :— RATIONS FOR SICK AND DESTITUTE, in Auckland and Suburbs, Thames, One hunga, Howick, Panmure, Otahuhu, and Papakura. Also, Provisions for tho Old Men's and Women's Refuge. Particulars may be obtained at my office till noon of TUESDAY, the 18th instant, and where Tenders are to be delivered on that date. J. GRAHAM, Relieving Officer. Princes-street, Auckland. 0 BUI L D E R S. Tenders will be received up to noon on THURSDAY, the 20th instant, for the Erection of a Villa Residence at Parnell. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY. Architect. m o 5 v I l d c s, s. Tenders will be received up to noon on SATURDAY, the 22nd instant, for the Erection of Bank Premises, at Levuka, for the Bank of New Zealand. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. ' ' EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. fr\ O B U I L D E R S Tenders will be received up to npon on Satur day, the 15th instant, for the.Erection of a Brick Building in Queen-street. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. Department of Justice, Wellington. Ist December, 1877. mENDERS are invited for the Supply of JL RATIONS, IRONMONGERY, CLOTH ING, and other Necessaries to the Prison at Auckland, from the Ist day of January to the 31st day of December next. Tenders, to be ad dressed to the Visiting Justices, will be received up to noon on the 17th day of December instant, at the Prison, where General Conditions and Specifications may be seen. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. yor er. _^ FOUNTAIN, Under-Secretary. XSTAITEKAURI GOLDMINING AND V T QUARTZ- CRUSHING COMPANY (LIMITED). Shareholders interested in the above-named Company are earnnstly requested to call at No. 11, Insurance Buildings, an add their names to the requisition calling upon the Directors to hold their next General Meeting in Auckland. This will be forwarded to the Legal Manager on MONDAY next, the 17th instant. W' A. WATERMAN beg* to inform • his frienda and the public of Auckland that he has taken over those old established DINING ROOMS, known as Porter's, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck land, where he hopes by strict attention to business to obtain a fair share of patronage. Special care has been bestowed upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and' country visitors tc Auckland will find every comfort. Meals at a hours.



T7IOR SALE OR LEASE, with or ft without, purchasing1 clause, in on" lot or lots to suit mirchasers, a good Farm, partly im proved, well wooded (hardwood) and watered, Dwelling-house, Outhouso, and other improve ments ; Terms easy, as the owner is going to leave. Title, Crown Grant For particulars apply to W. 11. McElwain. Waiuku. FOR SA! E, two first-class pure bred Berkshire Pigs.—Apply to T. Leadbeiter, Newton Roa-i. Auckland. TO GROCERS.—To Let, a House and Shop with aU Fixtures, Gas.and Counters. —Apply to N. McClusky. MOUNT ST. MARY'S.—House to let, ft rooms; rent 16s.—Apply to Geo. W. Jones, Royal Insurance, Shortland-street. 0 LET, 4 Rooms at the corner of Shortland and O'Connell-streets, with Fireproof Safe.—Apply to R. Hampton. TO LET, a six-roomed House.—Apply to Mr. Barnes, Karangahape Road, New ton. TO LET, two Furnished Rooms, suitable for lady or lady and gentleman.—Mrs. Harding, Parliament-street. TO LET, Cottage of two rooms and sklllion, &c, new, with garden, well, and small grass paddock, about a mile from Mangare Bridge, and fronting the Hun. — Apply "Mr Cairns, Mangare, by Onehunga. TO LET, four furnished rooms, where there are no lodgers or children. Furniture can be had on weekly payments. Apply at the Ch^ap Furniture Mart, Victoria street East, corner of High-street. FOE, SALE, a Large Allotment in Chapel-street.—Samuel Coehrane & Son. I'KKA —ONE House of 7rooms, and Two &*J*J\J. Houses of 4 rooms and scullery, all in good condition, on freehold corner allotment. close to Freeman's Bay. Price for the lot, £550. —S. Vaile, House Agent, Shortland-street. 4?-| PER FOOT. Capital Building, ~lbeiSjL Allotment 116 and 80. Beautiful sea view, cannot be built out. The whole of the purchase money can remain on mortgage.—S. Vaile, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street. TO BE LEASED, for ten years, those extensive and excellent Premises, com prising Mr. Dornwell's Butcher's Shop, together with shop adioining in Queen-street, 7 Shops in Darby-street, Albert Hall, Bowling Saloon, Stable, &c, &c—F. Ring. Agent. I^TORTH SHORE.— Excellent 10-roomed _!_l Villa on the Bathing Beach to Let; also, four Dwelling-houses in the best positions in the district.—O. Mays, Post-office Store. jGOifk CASH, Balance at 10s. per week. cSi/Ovf Comfortable Cottage close to the Rail way Station.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. f.iAto £1000 LENT, on Building Society o*/-*- " principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. J_*KA CASH, Balance at 15s. per week.—ln c&« *\y a leading street, 15 minutes walk from Queen-street, a Large Building containing ten rooms, admirably adapted for a Boarding house. For Sale at the low price of £120.—5. Vaile, House and Land Agent. Shortland-street. | (TS. PER FOOT, at Ponsonby, two Capita x*J Building Allotments, measuring 80 x 100 for Sale at 15s, per foot.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. 4? OK (ft —COMFORTABLTC HOMESTEAD oW hJ O \J. of 5 acres, divided into 3 paddocks. 1 paddock grass, £ acre strawberries, the re mainder in orchard and vineyard, vegetables, &c.; new House of 5 rooms, also Stable, Cow shed. Piergeryj Well, &c—S. Vaile, Land Agent Shortland-street. jC?"| ss. PEP FOOT, 15 minutes walk from 3& JL Queen-street, a f e\§ Choice Allotments, fully planted with fruit and ornamental trees. Terms, £10 cash; balance can remain on mort gage^—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. TO LET, those commodious Offices, with fixtures, lately occupied by Mr. E. Meyer, • Solicitor, Shortland-street; rent low. Also, a small Store and Office adioining Custom-house Hotel, Fort-street, at a moderate rent.—Apply to Samuel Brown, Shortland-street. TO LET, a good House of six rooms, and one of four rooms, with water laid on, and good well; ovens and gardens.—James Reid, Eden Terrace; or Ashton and Son J Insurance Buildings TO LET, the Residence of Sir George Arney, at Remuera, lately occupied by E. Comiskey, Esq., comprising twelve rooms and offices complete, together with ten acres-of Land tastefully laid out. Apply to W. AITKEN, Land Agent. nnO LET, spacious and convenient Offices, JL with- office fittings, fire-proof strong-room largo dry cellarage, and good supply of water suitable either for the law, wine, or genera mercantile business.—Apply to W. Aitken. TO LET or Sell (cheap), on easy ternis, Large Marine Residence at Bella Vista. To Let, New Cottage, Ponsonby Road.—Apply at office Masefield & Co. im D E N ~y I N E XX OTE L, EDEN TERRACE. List of Prices :— Martell and Hennessey's Brandy, 4/6 $ bottle Greenless and Colville's Campbelton Whisky • 4/ and 4/6 (proof) $ bottle Dunville's Whisky, 4/ $ bottle Rum, 3/; Old Jamaica (proof), 4/; small, 2/ $ bottle Cousen's sherry (best), 4/; small, 2/ $ bottle Sandiman's (best) Port, 4/; small, 2/ & bottle Amontillado Sherry, 5/; small, 2/6 $ bottle Old Tawny Port, 5/ ; small, 2/6 $ bottle English Ginger Wine, 3/ per bottle. In Case (Genuine Brands) : Hennessey's and Martell's Brand, 5/6 $ bottle Biscuit's Dubouche s Brandy, 5/ $ bottle Case Brandy, J-pint bottle, 2/ Schiedam Schnapps. 4/6; small, 2/6 $ bottle Geneva, JDKZ, large, 4/; small, 2/9 $ bottle Old Tom, 4/ $ bottle Dunville's Whisky, 4/ $ bottle Townsend's Sarsparilla, 5/ $ bottle EnglishgAle and Porter (best brands), 1/3 $ bottle All Spirits sold by the Gallon (over-proof) same as from Bonded Store. ■ Assorted cases of the above made up for Families and Picnic Parties. Terms strictly Cash (no exceptions). SAMUEL EVINSON. Propkietok. Auckland, 12th November, 1877. mAILORING. We would respectfully invite Custom ers who find a difficulty in getting a good fitting Garment, to give us a trial. We have engaged a First-class Cutter, whose long experience war rants us in assuring those who may favour us with their orders, that they can rely on getting something superior in style and fit. Cargo and JM-ceLaig, Queen-street, Next E. Waters', Confectioner. XS" All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk, and orders executed on the shortest notice. Dut c h Cheese. JUST LANDED, Ex'Otaki,' TW E N T|Y -FIVE CASES OF PRIME DUTCH CHEESE. Also, SINCLAIR'S PRIME BjELFAS'J BACON. TCT XXEWIN & X3ROTHEI '. PROVISION FACTORS, i J THE X POT, 1 QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND.



Cloth i n G MEN'S TWEED SUITS, Recommended for Fit, Style, and Wear, 353. tfsS, Our arrangements ara such that wear enabled to produce such suitable Goods of every clas.9, that we rarely fail in making permanen customers of those who once patronise us. jCARGO & McKAIG, QUEEN-STREET. N OUR READY-MADE DEPARTMENT WE HAVE Boys' Suits, from 103. 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 & McKAIG, Queen-street. its* SHIRTS, "®» 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. 4s. (kL, ss. 6d., 6s. 6d., and 75.-6 d. COLD SHIRTS Best British Prints, fast colours, 2s. lid Best French Cambric, special patterns, 4s. 6d. and ss. 6d. FLAX SHIRTS Choice assortment, ex Sam Mendel. AR G O & "jt/T C ~TT AI G, QUEEN-STREET, i Next E. Waters, Confectioner. Millinery • M^linery ti mes. BUTTERWORTH, MILLINER, Wishes to inform the Ladies of Auckland, and ler country friends, that she is *Tow Showing a Large Assortment of New Millinery in great variety. TRIMMED HATS, FROM 1/11. LADIES' COSTUMES, FROM 5/11. CHILDREN'S COSTUMES, RIBBONS, FEATHERS, FLOWERS, &C RS. i> UTTER WORTH, LONDON & PARIS PATTERN DEPOT,! MILLINERY. DRAPERY, AND UNDER CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT. Paper Patterns of Every Description. Q U E E nTs~T~R E E T, _ _____ Auckland. W" c mus7FhXve~excitementT 3j£t)i) WORTH of JEWELLERY TO BE GIVEN AWAY!! I Between MONDAY, the 10th December, and WEDNESDAY, 10th January. Eyeryone Purchasing any Article of Jewellery, Clock, Watches, Electro-plate or Silver Goods, will be PRESENTED with a GIFT not less in value than Five Shillings or more than £20. every purchaser will have a gift. come early and make your selection. This Only is Good for Cash Customers. In consequence of my " Annual New Year"a Art Union" being put a stop to, I am determined to push trade, if I have to lose a little. F. H. LEWISSON, Jeweller, QueeD-street, Auckland. AH Goods Marked in Plain Figures, and no abatement. TRY! TRY! TRY! What Man Dare I Dare. A GOLD LOCKET for 205., and a Gift of a Gold Waich, is not bad for £1. F. H. LEWISSON. The Largest Stock in New Zealand. A WEDDING RING for 205., and a Gift of a Silver Knife, Fork, and Spoon, is not so dusty. F. H. LEWISSON. An ENGAGEMENT RING for 505., and a Gift of a Silver Coral Bell, is not to be sneezed at. F. H. LEWISSON. NOTICE—The Gift is for One Month, and no more. Everyone has a Gift that lays out money with me. F. H. LEWISSON, Jeweller, Queen-street, Auckland. Mind this!— There is no waiting for your Gift, it is given at the same time you make your purchase. £250 WORTH OF GOODS are set aside, and they are all to be given away. This is Genuine. To convince yourselves, give it a trial. . IT• BL Lewisson, JEWELLER, QUEEN- S_TfR EE T, AUCKLAND (Opposite Union Bank.) EST TAMAKI PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. SOIREE AND CONCERT, To be held in the PANMURE HALL, on TUESDAY, 18th December, 1877. Tea on the Table at 7 p.m. Concert at 8 p.m. Tickets,;2s. 6d. Each. X> EM ~U~ E R Z FOR SALE OR LEASE, The Well-known Freehold Messuage and property of W. A. Hunt, Esq.. situate at Re muera. The property consists of seven acres of good Land, well fenced in and suitably divided into paddocks. The Dwelling-house, Stables, and outbuildings are in good repair and condi tion. The grounds are tastefully laid out and planted with choice trees and shrubs of many years' growth, If sold, a large portion of the purchase money can remain on mortgage for a term of years. Possession can be given at once. For further particulars, apply to JACKSON & RUSSELL, PONSONBY. — CHRISTMAS BEEF ! W. E. WESTBEECH begs to inform his friends and customers that he has now procured a Superior Stock of NAPIER BEEF, and intends killing from this date, at the "Hew Abbatoirs'," Western Springs. Prices as usual. MONDAY 7 DECEMBER 17. ~~ NOON. 'HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c, , &c. &c. AT THE RESIDENCE OF THE LATE MRS. LAWRY. R. ART HU R HAS received instructions to sell by auction, at the residence of the late Mrs. Lawry, Karangahape Road, on Monday next, at 12 o'clock noon, The Remainder of her Household Furniture and Effects—Morocco Leather Easy Chair and Couch, Cane Chairs, Loo Tables, Tables, Car pets, Rugs, Fender and Irons, Grate, Curtains, Cheffonier, Toilet Tables and Glasses, Wash stands, Ware, Handsome Mahogany Four-post 5 Bedstead, Feather Bed, Pillows. Commode, Palliasses, Blankets. Glass and Earthenware, Cooking Utensils, &c. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18. ~ At 12 INoon. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, KARANGAHAPE ROAD. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions from Mrs. W. Tutty (who is leaving Auckland), to sell by anction, at her residence, Karangahape Road, next door to Mr. McPher son, Draper, on Tuesday next,*at~l2 o'clock, Her Household FurnituSfe'ann Effects, con sisting o£ Parlour, Dining-room, Bed-room, and Kitchen Furniture. Horse-hair Sofa and Chairs, » Cheffonier, Loo Table. Carpets and Hearth, v Rugs, Fenders and Irons, Easy Chair, Mirror, Marble Time-piece, Kerosene Lamps. Booking; Chair, Work Table, Cornice Poles, Iron Bed steads, Mattresses, Feather Pillows and Bolsters Bedding, Chests Drawers, Washstands, Toilet Tables, Toilet Glasses, Toilet Ware, Cutlery^ Plated Ware, Glass and Earthenware, Kitchen. Utensils. &c. Gold Hunting Lever Watch Gold Guard, Gold Albert,