e xt session the Thames will not haVe n is j on to complain of the change pt overnment." I (Three enthusiastic cheers ler Johnny The procession again formed, and is lip ding towards Parawai—Messrw. Brouie, Carpenter, Mitchell, and Dr. Kilgonr in first carriage ; followed by Sir George Grey, Airs George, Secretary, aiid — Brown, J an(? several carriages. 1 At Parawai an eddress was presented by the Thames County Council to Sir George Grey, and congratulated him on his-first visit 'as Premier to the Thames, and his cTtccessful exertions to colonialise the land fund ; for his unflinching advocacy of tljb rights' of the people, and trusted he would persevere towards the settlement of the waste lands. They also thanked him for his attention to the interests of the district, and hoped that comparative leisure during the recess would restore him to health and strength' PROSPECTING NEW GUINEA, -'; Sir George Grey proposed to prospect jj e -w Guinea with a party of most lax perienced Thames miners. Some time &£o he wrote to the Royal Geographical Society and asked them to fit out a party. The Secretary of the Society replied per mail that the Society cannot promise to bear the whole cost of the expedition, but will according to the practice now adopted, pky a, subsidy. SIR GEORGE GREY'S REPLY. In reply to the address at Parav/ai, Sir George Grey thanked the electors. He said he'believed they were aproaching a new em. He saw standing beside him ya, Native Minister born' in the colony, neither in ability or in any other respect behind the other Ministers. To such men, the constituencies would have to trust when the early colonists'^died. The address to Hon. Mr Sheehan con gratulated Mm on Ms first visit as Native Minister to the district His high position had been earned by his talents and integrity. He was the first native-born Minister who had visited the Thames, and with feelings of pride they predicted a brilliant future for him. MR SHEEHAN'S REPLY. ]\l r Sheehan returned thanks. He regarded the Thames (bounty as one of the most important in the country. With fair play it would occupy a foremost position. They might rely upon fair play atth3 hands of the present Ministry. Taipara presented an address on behalf of the natives to Sir George Grey, who replied in suitable terms. The procession is now returning from Parawai. On returning from Parawai, the Sons of old colonists presented an a "dress. They "had watched with pleasure his career from the Provincial Council. He had won honours by energy, and ability, They looked to him as an example to the youth of the colony, and concluded with good wishes. The Hibernian Band and Fire Brigade took part in the procession. Mr Sheehan, in reply to the sons of old colonists aduress, said many schoolfellows were present, with whom he had been thrashed. Many of them were quite as much fitted for political life, but had perhaps not so much chance. He hoped chances would come. He hoped it would be a distinguishing characteristic of sons of colonists that they take an active part in political life. The men who ought to lead had been intent on making money. He had been told he was a fool, and would leave off as poor as he started. He was content to die poor so long as he did his duty. He hoped to fulfil the good wishes expressed in the addressed. If he failed, it would not be because of evasion of work. Three cheers were given for the Hon. J. Sheehan, and the same for Sir George Grey, and the proceedings ended. They were enrhusiastic throughput. To-night Sir George Grey addresses the people at the Theatre Royal. The Hinemoa leaves to-night.

The Hinemos goes to Waiwera on Mon afternoon, and by invitations from Mr Sheehan, the Canterbury cricket team wiJI probably be guests on board. A cordial reception of Sir George Grey and the Hon. Mr Sheehan is expected at the Springs.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR O^.YX CORRESPONDENT.

■ RUSSELL, this day. Sailed : Policeman, for Thames. The lona left at 10 a.m. Passengers : Rev. Mr Burrows and two others. GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. The Thames Navals go to Auckland at three o'clock, as guests of the Artillery • Company. MOANATAIRI TRIP. The Moanatairi employees are to be treated to an excursion to Motutapu on New Year's Day, with their wives, sweet hearts, and families. RACES. At the second day's races yesterday, the principal events wera won by Taranaki, Coromandel, and Parawai horses. DUNEDIN, this clay. THE "TABLET" ON THE EDUCA TION ACT. The " Tablet" says it is not likely the Catholics will take any part in the forth coming meeting to present an address to city members. The Catholics ought to make themselves conspicuous by their absence. "We further advise Catholics to carefully attend to registration, so that on the occasion of the next election they may be in a position to give Messrs Macandrew, Stout, and Laroach a warm reception. The Catholics ought not to interfere in any way in the administration of the new Education Act, or business to have undivided respon sibility of injuring Christian education and ■demoralising the rising generation with people, who, contrary to justice, reason, and decency, forced the new Education \ Act on the colony." SINGULAR SHOOTING CASE. The following are the particulars of the Oamaru shooting ease :—Several boys, amongst whom were James Scott and Michael Vial (both about seventeen}, were amusing themselves on the be_ch, having a carbine with them. One of the party threw a stone at Scott, whether with any deliber ate attempt to injure does not appear. Scott picked up the carbine, loaded it with blank cartridge, and turning to Vial asked him if he had thrown the stone. Vial replied that he had not. Scott then raised the carbine, and deliberately discharged its contents into Vial's face--the distance between them at the time being less than two yards. The effects of the discharge ■were" greatly lessened through Vial having a cap on with a broad card '' peak ;" but Ms face was completely marked with powder spots, while his left eye is severely injured. MR MAXDERS BURNED IN EFFIGY. Mr Manders, M.H.R., was received by a crowd with hootmgs on his arrival at Queenstovc, and burnt in effigy. (PHESS AGENCY.] WELLINGTON. Friday. EXTRAORDINARY CASE. Last night some Karori settlers, when going home, found a young woman, respect ably dressed, lying insensible on the road side. She appeared to have been drugged. They took her home, and to-day, when, she recovered consciousness, her mind appeared affected, and she could not gi«re an intelli gible account of herself. She appears to have been drugged and criminally assaulted. To-day she implored for poison to be pro cured for her. The police are making inquirie?. ■ WELLINGTON, this day. Arrived: Exonia, and Maud Graham from Kaipara. Sailed : Julius Vogel for Kaipara.

CRICKET.

GRAND [NTERPROVINCIAL MATCH. —AUCKLAND v. CANTERBURY

The game was resumed at 4 ' o'clock, .i Lynch delivered a maiden, and Buckland i followed his example. Off the first ball of J Lynch's next, Neilson got two to leg, andl was then well caught and bowled byi Lynch, the dismissal of the Canterbur* captain being greeted with cheering bjr Auckland. Three for 57. Wood took thfe willow next, but when another run hap been scored, Buckland clean bowled Ashb4, who had made a very nice dozen. Foiar. for 58. Fowler joined Wood, and goifd bowling and steady play was the order hi the day for the next few ovars. Fowler then let out for a drive off Buckland, whic|k realised two. He repeated the dose agai^ and yet again, the same bowler's nesbt over. This brought up 70 on the boar* and a change of bowling ; Buckland beinjg superseded^by Robinson. The change wf| s again successful. At the new bowlerfe third ball Fowler went out to hit, bul£th e treacherous state.of the ground spoilt thu calculation, and the miss was followed by k very smart piece of stumping on the part of the Auckland captain. Five for 70. C. $. Frith now -joined Wood, and opened with a; brilliant hit to leg .to tLe.-boundary for 4 off; Buckland. A few more balls, and then Wood was bowled off his hand by Lynch. Six for 76. Morrison was next man. Steady play, and then ■ Frith vhit LynsU for two to leg. i The twt-, batstncti were nearly ' making a mess of it "By^g«tting_ipto two- minds, but Firth's wicket was saveoTDy~a~mTracie ron^ r to be sacrificed a few minutes later to a short pitched'one from Lynch. Seven for S3. Milton came in, andfafter getting a flukey one or two, hit Robinson well to leg for three. Morrison got well earned single for a beautiful leg hit, and then Milton touched a bumpy one Avith his glove, and was caught by Colson at short stop, eight for S9. W. Firth was 9th man. Buckland relieved Robinson, and his last ball of his first.over produced some excitement. Mor rison drove'it near mid-off, and the men started to run. Rees got the ball, and it looked any odds on a wicket being sacri ficed, but the hou member for City East for once in a way missed his opportunity, and a bit of jumbling enabled the men to get home. W. Frith was caught, and bowled Lynch off the next ball, and the tide of misfortune rolling swiftly on Canterbury, saw his last wicket (Morrison's) fall to the same bowler. Nine and ten for 93. TLe innings closed at ten minutes past five. Lynch's bowling and Grierson's fielding were the features of the Auckland game in this innings.

At twenty minutes past five the Auck land men took the wickets, Ashby and C. Frith bowling to Robinson ana Gleeson.

Neilson was at short leg, Wood at cover point, W. Frith point, Milton longstop, Wilson and Morrison mld-on and mid-oif, Perry third man, Fowler wicket-keeper, and Godby long-on and cover slip. The Auckland boys lost no time in get ting to work with singles, half-a-dozen of which were soon run up. Ashby bowls fast, with great bodily exertion and medium height delivery. Frith, who bears the repu tation of being the best bowler in the colony, has a very high and deliberate delivery ; walking up to the crease, and getting what pace he possesses entirely from the arm movement. He varies his pace consider ably, and has an awkward break. Both batsmen were cautious, and the first sixteen were all ""solitaires," some of which were rap exceedingly smartly, to the no small annoyance of the Canterburians. Gleeson made the first double off one to leg from Ashby. A mis fortune now befel Canterbury : C. Frith was hard hit in the finger while trying at a catch in the steps, and was obliged to retire, His finger is said to be broken. W. Philson took his place in the field, and W. Frith (left handed) bowled at the vacant end. In Ashby's next over Robinson got a sweet leg hit for three, and a single made into a double by an overthrow brought up 20. Three more were added to the score before time was called. TO-DAY. [By Carkeee Pigeon.] The game was resumed soon after eleven, the ground being rather heavy, but better thau could be expected after its dreuchL'ig in the morning. We regret to say that the Canterbury bowler, Mr C. Frith, was unable to play. His little finger was com pletely broken by his yesterday's accident, and Mr Policing, of the Thames, kindly undertook to field for him. Asi'by and W. Frith resumed the bowling to Robinson and Gleeson, the not-outs of the previous evening. Both men were in good form, and the score rose gradually to 40, when Robinson was neatly caught by Ashby in the slips. His 20 was a very pretty exhi bition &t good cricket. Mumford was in next, but his stay was of short duration. He played one over, and was then clean bowled by Frith. Rees supplied his place, and as usual began to score without delay, although he did not play the difficult ones as cleanly as Gleeson whose style of play was simply perfect. Every nasty one was met fairly and squarely by the straight bat ' and safely . consigned to mother-earth. He placed his runs with greatf judgment, and his wrist play provoked general admiration. At 60 ' Neilson went on to bowl lobs and for tna third time in the match the despised slows were successful. After one narrow escape Gleeson was stumped very easily by Fowler. His 20 was the best ex hibition of cricket up to that time. He was loudly cheered. Three for Yates joined Rees, and began brilliantly by hitting N eil son to leg for 4. Rees smacked Frith to the on for a like number, and made several other good hits. His career was eventually cut short by a very peculiar one from Neilson, which completely stuck him up. His 20 were I made in dashing style. 4 for 80. b. Lyuch joined Yates, and a cheer from' Auckland greeted the appear ance of the two crack players at the wickets. Both men played well, and the score gradually mounted, passing 90 at a few minutes to one. The weather still looks uncertain, but at present the rain holds off, and there are fully four hundred spectators present. i The play was veryfauiet for some time. Ashby, who had gone on at Neilson's end, was bowling well, and so was Erith, and runs carafe very slowly. At 99 Ashby clean bowled Lynch, with a beauty. Dufaur took his place, and almost the next ball Yates brought up the three figures by a fine drive for three off Frith. A cheer from the spectators greeted this double event. At 105 Yates had a very narrow escape from bein<x caught at micl-off. Things were undecidedly slow until 110 was bronght up by a leg hit for two by Yates, which was followed by Dufaur, driving Frith for a similar number. A change was now tried at Friths-end, Godby coming on and starting with a maiden. In Ashby's next over, Yates hit at a bumpy one, and the result was fatal, caught Nelison (at point) being the record six for 112, and Can terbury re-gaining confidence, Yates made 22 iv very finished style. Grierson was nex man. 'The ground now began to present a lively appearance. The ring of spectators was rapidly becom ing more complete, and the City Band, undei bandmaster Impey, struck up some inspiriting airs. Grierson made a nice hi* to leg off Godby, after which Dufaur served Ashby the same way. The lobs were again tried, but a square leg hit for two by Dufaur and a cut for two by Grierson ingthe first over old not improve Canterbury affairs. A. few more were made, and then luncheon \Txs announced, the score being 124 for s'x ■wickets. Auckland. —Ist Iknings. Robiason c Ashby b Frith 20 Gleeson sfc Fcnfler b Neilson 26 Mumford b Frith 0 Rees b Neilsoffi f;. «. 20 Yates, c NeilsdnJD Ashby . 22 D. Lynch, b Ashby ... ... ~. 8 Dufaur, c Woofl b AshTay ... ... 14

Griersritf, b. Aehby ... ... ••• 10 '.olson, run out ... ... •• ••- 0 i Cotton, ft Fowler b W. Firth 0 \Buckland, not out 0 FByes 6 Leg-byes 2 Wides 6 No ball 1 Total ••• 135 This leaves Canterbury 42 in arrear. 3.45 p.m. Canterbury are -just beginning their second innings, Neilson and Godby being in to the bowling of Buckland and Lynch. Runs are coming fast, and already 10 are cored. 4 p.m. Good hits and fast play rapidly brought up 20—the ruus Being pretty equally divided. Robinson took Lynch's place, but the change had no effect for two overs, after which Godby tipped one of Robinson's into Mumford's hands at short leg. One for 29. Wilson followed, and the play became slower. At a quarter-past four Buckland clean bowled Wilson. Two for 34. About 1,000 are present, including quite 250 ladies.

A SINGULAR SCENE IN A CHURCH

THE NEWTON KIRK HARMONIUM

SEIZED.

For some time past there have existed considerable differences between Dr. Wallis and his congregation worshipping at Newton Kirk, and these culminated last night in a scene in the church which will have the- effect of bringing matters to a crisis. The causes of disagreement are two-fold, resting in the first place on the title to the church property, which Dr. Wallis holds, and in the second place upon the opposition of many of the congregation to the rev. gentleman's active participation in politics. In order to induce Dr Wallis to leave the political arena, and devote himself exclusively to the Kirk, several members and adherents formed themselves into a committee, for the purpose of increasing the number of the congregation, and to collect subscriptions for the pur chase of a harmonium. The idea of intro ducing instrumental music had always been opposed by Dr Wallis, although it was desired by many members of the congrega tion. Two members cf the commmittee Messrs Suiter and Stevenson, who have taken a very prominent part in the matter, collected almost £50 in Queen-street, and paid for the harmonium. The Doctor's per mission was obtained during his sojourn at Wellington, to place the harmonium in the church. On his return, the Committee arranged for a soiree of welcome to him, and at that meeting the doctor seems to have offended the Committee by his reference to instrumental music. According to one member of the Committee, he "preached down the music," and jeered and laughed at the idea. The subscribers to the har monium fund held a meeting, and placed the instrument in the hands of three trustees, viz., Messrs Grant, Suiter, and Stevenson. The majority of the sub scribers, we are informed, subsequently re quested the trusteestoremovetheharmonium and in accordance with this request, Messrs Suiter and Stevenson, trustees, and S. Reid and J. Shaw, proceeded to the church in company with several men who had been hired to take the instrument away. It was shortly after half-past seven o'clock when the party reached the kirk, and the choir, who had just commenced practising for the Sunday service, were somewhat startled by the entrance of so many men into the church. When they reached the harmonium, Mrs Wallis, who was singing with the choir, suspected the intention, and screamed to the gentleman playing on the instrument to prevent its removal. She then ran to the residence adjoining calling for Dr. Wallis. Meanwhile the party coolly lifted the harmonium, whiie the pre centor was playing, and made for the door. They had scarcely taken it up before they heard the footsteps of Dr. Wallis approaching. An instant later the doctor rushed in by the front door, locking it securely behind him; but on reaching the inside door, he found him self too late. The men who had been hired had succeeded in effecting their escape from the side door at the rear of the building, carrying with them the trophy of their victory. The trustees did not take an active part in the matter, but merely superintended the removal. Dr. Wallis, seeing there was no chance of preventing the exit, rrn to the front door, and unlocked it, calling out, "Robbers!" "Thieves!" "Blackguards!" One of the trustees warned him to be careful of what he was saying, and the doctor became greatly incensed. During this time the choir had remained in their seats, the ladies being very much frightened. Several, however, seemed to think the affair very amusing. The trustees state that several of the largest subscribers demanded their money back if the harmonium were to be left in the church. The removal was effected in two minutes. Dr Wallis hurried down to the police station, and recom mended that the persons who had committed the- " outrage " be taken into custody, but his request was not granted. He applied this morning at the Police Court for a summons, but as it could not be shewn that a larceny had been committed, the trustees, believing|they had a right to the harmonium, the summons was not issued. Dr Wallis being informed that it was a case for a civil court, and he was recommended to seek advice of his solicitor. The harmonium has been placed in charge of one of the gentle men who effected its removal, and it will remain there until a meeting of the sub scribers, which €s to take place shortly, is held.

EVENING STAR SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1877.



WANTED, a smart Boy to milk and make himself generally useful. — Mr Jame3 Crawford, Mount Eden. 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. $__ [See "Brett's Almanac," advt., pave 111.] WANTED, a Nurseghi.—Apply Mrs Gardner, Thames Dining Rooms, Queen street wbarf. WANTED, 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 suimp,—Mr. Darn ton, Storekeeper, Freeman's Bay. T£ST.ANTEL>, for the country, a man and Vy wife without children; a very good situation for a respectable couple.—Adam Laybourg, Fort-street. ANTED, a General Servant; good wages; references required.—Prospect House, Parnell. ~%?§T ANTED, Cash Purchasers to know V V that lam making- great reductions in the price of General Groceries, New Fruit.?, and Provisions during the Christmas Season, Give fflv Assam Tea a trial; the finest im ported.—W, S. Collins, Tea Dealer, Manukau JRoad, Parnell. WANTED KNOWN, that T. Barnett has his usual Christmas Stock of Hams and Bacon (his own cui'ing), and hopes his old customers will not forget to give him a call. ANTED to Buy, Geese and Turkeys. W. B. Westbeeeh. Pons-onby. ANTED, a respectable Woman as working Housekeeper, or man and wife for a gentleman at Bay of Islands1. Mo objection to one child,—Enquire this office, or Mrs. Grice, Newmarket. ' ANTED to Let, a Bakehouse and Oven, with Shop fitted with shelves and counter, and 3 rooms; rent 10s. Doing a small business, the present proprietor giving up on account of ill-health.—C. Woodward, Eden Terrace. __ ~\~%T ANTED, one pair Sawyers, and a V 7 Pitman willing to purchase another's interest in tools and share in a good pit.—Jno. Smyth, Waitakerei. WANTED, a Journeyman Baker ; none but a competent hand need apply.—For address apply Star office. > WANTED, an intelligent Youth.— Clarke Bros.. Photographers. mo DAIRYMEN OK OTHERS.— JL Wanted to Sell, 10 acres or more, £12 per acre, Lake Road, near Flagstaff, with free use of 22 acres and run. Terms to fait; assistance to build if required.— Enquire at this office, or Oliver May, Devouport.



WANTED, a six or seven-roomc< House, within ten minutes walk o Qnpftn-street.—Miss Milne, Cheapside House. ANTKD, to clear out my Entin Stock of Furniture and Miscellaneou Articles of every description as the premise; are to be fitted up for tho VV orkmg man's Publn Baths. N.B.—No reasonable offer refused.- Cheap' Furniture Mart, Victoria-street East corner of High-street. WAInTED, a Situation, as a Governes: by a Lady of high accomplishments Many years experience in tuition. No otvjectioi to go to the Waik-ito or to the South.—Address " Governess," care Star Office. WANTED, a tenant for the upper flai of my Store in Cros3 Durham-street, a 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 oui 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 tc 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 Cheap Drapery ji'stablishment, Upper Hobson-street. ' WANTED 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.—Note the address: "London Loan Office," under Theatre Royal, Victoria-street.— Private entrance uader archway. \TSTANTED, a good all-round Composi- V V torjfor Gisborne.—Apply to H. E. Webb, on Monday at 11 o'clock, at the Albert Hall. "tIrANTED KNOWN; 500 Alpaca ¥ ? Coats, 6s 13 d; 200 Silk Coats, 12s lid ;50 dozen Flax Shirts, with collars, 2s* lid. Hand somest Trousers and Ve3ts in colony: price" low. Weekly payments taken.—PHILLIP'S MART, 177, Queex-stjreet. p V N E7 o PONSONBY BAKERY. Best Bread 3Jd. at Shop ; id. delivered. ANTED, by a Married Lady and Genteman. comfortable Boarfa, and Residence, with use of sitting room.—Address, stating terms to '* Abess," Post-office, Auckland. WANTED, a Man oFs.trong Lad for the kitchen.—Albert Hotel, Queen-street. ANTEE to Sell, Small Grocery Business in the centre of tho town, doing a lucrative business. Satisfactory reasons given for leaving. —C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. T^TANTED, immediately, for the Hot y v Springs, a smart Man to assist in the kitchen ; good wages.—Apply to F. G. Ewing ton, Queen-street. W" "ANTED to PURCHASE, Cheap, Harmonium or Piano. State lowest price, and where to be seen, A., Star office. \)kj ANTED, a Woman Cook. —Apply V V Governor Erowno Hotel. WAKTED Known, that 1). vioi.LiiK is prepared to supply all kinds 'of TiirJ.e and other Building Matei ials, including Sashes Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Block* Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, Sec, ice. at the lowest marketprice, at his Yards Cus oru^-li on 3e-Ptreet. WANTED, immediately, a General Servant; one who can cook and wash ; highest wages given; a country girl preferred. —Mrs. Dance, Registry Office. Queen-street. ANTED, a respectable Boy about 16 as apprentice.—R. Bull, Coach Painting and Trimming Establishment, Durham-street. ANTED KNOWN, that C. Farrow, Brunswick Fruit Denot, has now on hand a splendid stock of Hot-house Grapes, and a choice lot of American Apples, just arrived by the mail steamer, all at reasonable prices. WfANTED KNOWN, that H. Waite Yy has Tea Urns, Cups and Saucers for Hire, suitable for tea-parties, &C, on reasonable terms. Note the address: 2-17, Upper Queen street. ANTED TO SELL, a first-clap double-seated new Buggy ; trimmed in enammelled leather.—R. Bull, Coachpainter and Trimmer, Durham str et. WANTED, 40 good General Servants ; 1 for Norfolk Island, If or the Bay of Islands. —Apply Mrs Elsinorc, Shortland-street, on Monday. W~H. DAMPIER has more of the o splendid 2/ Tea, and another lot of the 1/Spectacles; also Garter Elastic. ,1 per yard; other Elastic, i yards a penny; Peerless Gloss for polishing boots without brushing 1/ per bottle; lot of Children's Prunella Boots, damaged, 1/, 1/3. and 1/C; a lot of do. size 1. 2/6 per pair; No. 2 Children's White Sox, 3d; Black Satchel 3, 2/6; Courier Bags, 3/6; Poll Combs, /3; Rack Combs, /3; Toouh Combs, /I; Shoe Brushes, 2/6 tke set; Fingering Wool, /3J per hank; Purple Berlin Wool, /3 per dozen ; large English Kits, /10; Leather Boot Laces. /2 per dozen; Girls' Hats, /6 andl/; beautiful lot of sham Jewellery, cheap ; Maltese Lace Collars, cheap; Flour, /li : Scrubbing Brushes, /9; Knives and Forks. /9 per pair; Cockscrews, /i; Men's Superior Socks, /G; Girls' Stockings or Boys' Sox, 3 pair for V ; Purses, H ; Looking Glasses, /6; &c, fee—W. H. Dampier. Victoria street, corner of Hobson-street. ANTED, to inform the public that I have just received a large assortment of tools, machinery, &c, by tho barque Iron Queen, for the purpose of Stove, Range, and Oven manufacturing. Having be<;n four years with H. H. Smith, ot the Auckland Iron Works. Durham-street, hopes Vy strict attention to business to receive a fair share of public sup port. N. B.—l don't want any money or werk on H. H. Smith's account. — Hyaniason and McCabe, Victoria-street, two doors west of Chapel-street. WANTED KNOWN, First Choice Light Fancy Josephine Gloves. Prices. 26; 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), 4d to 6d, worth 1/3.—W. Eyre, Ennis killen House. Victoria-street. WANTED KNOWN, "Pantheon" Boot and Shoe Warehouse. 166, 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. WANTED JvNOWiS'. Ladies' Silvered Necklaces, 1/ each; Ladies* Tortoise shell Card Cases, 3/ and 3/6 each ; Ladies' Bag Purses, from /•!; Handsomely Carved Crosses, /6; Solitaires, Jet Earring.*, and Bracelets. /6 per pair; Photo Cases, /6 each; Pocketbooks, ]i and/Geach; Real Tortoisesholl Sets, 2/6t09/ the set; Ladies' Companions. 2/6 each; all the above are worth fully double the prices quoted ; also Large. Handkerchiefs, three for 1/; Gents Braces, 1/; Boys' Braces, 9d per pair; Linen faced Cufls. /(> per dozen pairs ; Collars, size lo*> '5 per box; Special Lines in Toys, &c, innlud'ng Purse* at /I each, for Christmas Eve.—Address : J. GREKN, No. 53, opposite Knight's, City Market. WANTED to SELL (Cheap), 19 crates 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, /S to 2/; White Chambers, 1/2 to 1/6; Coloured Chambers, 1/6 to 2/6 ; Small Basins, /3 tnd/4; Brown Teapots. 1/6 to 3/; Gla?s Butter Dishes. 1/ to 2/6; Wood Egg Cups, /2- White Stone Plates, /3 to /G ; White Stone Dishe3,l/3 to 3/; Good Cups 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 8s per dozen to, Is each ; Wood Taps, 4d and 6d each ; Bread Trays, from 1/- Jugs and Basins. 7/; Washing Basins, tin, 1/8 each; Dipper-*, 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 Basins, from 1/; Tin Pepper Boxes. /I and /2; Tin Spice Boxes. /2, four for /6; Carved Smoker's Tables, from 15/ to 30/; Lartre 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, tbree to the set, 1/6 the sat; 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 1/4; lot of China. Dolis 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 and 2/; and a lot of other articles for Christmas Presents.—H. watts, Pitt-street. STgTANTED , WANTED ! WANTED ! W to sell, very cheap, 356 pairs of children's Sine-spring CHshmere Boots, 3 too size, only 1/6 per pair; 6 size, only 1/U; 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 paclost.—±l Watts, Pitt-street. m H"E HOLIDAYS. J. WISEMAN has an excellent assortment of Goods, consisting of Ladies'and Gents Saddlery, Whips, Spurs, fee, very suitable for Presents. T3ONSONBY. — CHRISTMAS BEEF ! JL W. K. WESTBERCH begs to inform bis intends killing from this date, at the "New Abbatoirs." Western Springs. Prices as usual. mEMPLAR BENEFIT SOCIETY The usual Monthly Meeting of the above Bock-ty will, in consequence of the Holidays, be POSTPONED until 'CUESDAY, the Sth Jan., at the usual time and place. r JESSoPi Secretary.



BANKRUPT ESTATE OF M. NICCOL AND J. T. HENDRY, FINAL NOTICE. All ACCOUNTS due to the above Estate re maining Uipaid on SATURDAY, the otb January nexi, «ill be sued for without furtnei notice. J. E. POUNDS, Creditors' Trustee. Auckland, 2Sth December, 1577. •riOEOMANDEL HIGHWAY V/ DISTRICT. I hereby convene a Meeting of the Ratepayers of the Coromandel Highway District, to be held at the 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., resisted. " P. TIERNEY, Chairman. CoromandeJ, 20th December, 1577. OPECI A L T T. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN WINE, in excellent condition. 6d. per tumbler; in pints bottles, ISs. per dozen. Highly recommended for Invalids. ALBERT HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Q W I S S TT> A Z A A K. A. GROSSMAN Begs to intimate to the public that he has on view, Ex Otaki, A Large Assortment of SWISS FANCY GOODS, CARVED IN WOOD, Consisting of FRAMES, BRACKETS, JEWEL BOXES, VASES, BOOKF.ACKS, And other articles too numerous to mention, ALL HIGHLY RECOMMENDED For CHRISTMAS, BIRTHDAY AND WEDDING PRESENTS. As the time i 8 limited, visitors are requested, to make an early appearance. UffObPECTION INVITED. Note the Address— * Nest to Hemus and Kama, Photographers Upper Queen-street. Town Clerk's Office, December 22, 1577. THE City Council Offices will be CLOSED on Christmas Day, and the 26th and 27th December; also, Ist and 2nd January. P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. XNDIAN FAMINE RELIEF FUND. JL The LIST IS NOW CLOSED. Persons having Money and Lists in their possession will oblige by returning to all Subscribers the sum piven to them, getting them to initial the 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. Public Works OfSce, (Colonial Architect's Branch), Wellington, 20th December, 1877. rfIENDERS are invited for the Restora- JL tion of the Lunatic Asylum at the Whau. General Conditions, Specifications, and Draw ings may be seeu at the Office of the Colonial Architect. Wellington; at the Office of the District Engineer. Auckland ; and at the Office of P. Herapath, Esq., Architect, Queen street, Auckland. Tenders addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, and Marked outside "Tender for Restorations,' Lunatic Asylum," will be received at the office of the Colonial Architect np to noon of TUESDAY, the fifteenth day of January, 1878. Telegraphic Tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will be received if presented pt any Telegraph Office by Noon of the same date, provided that Written Tenders in due form aye odged at a District or Resident Engineer's Office by the same hour. PThe lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. P. F. M. BURROWS, Acting for Colonial Architect. finENDERS are invited by the Mount JL Albert District Board up to the 7th Jan., for Carting Scoria Ash, and for filling and. widening Road. Information can be had from the Secretary. A. K. TAYLOR, Chairman. 29th December, 1877. -j| £\S. REWARD.—Lost, from Devon- JL^J* 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. • __^_ LOST, this week, a Green Parrot. —The finder will be rewarded upon leaving it at the Star office. mo PAINTERS & PAPERHANGERS. Wanted, a Good Hand for New Plymouth. Apply to W. PHILLIPS & SON, Queen-street. erE ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN kJ CHURCH. Service will be conducted in the Churcn TO-MORROW. In the Forenoon, by the Rev. David Bruce, Pastor-Emeritas, when he will introduce tho Rev. A. Carrick to the Congrega tion. In the Evening, Service will be con ducted by the Rev. A. Oarrick, the new pastor. ON NEW M^gg^lh YEAR'S DAY. The s.s. lONA Will leave Queen-street Wharf, at 10 a.m., for tha KAWAU. Fares: Five Shillings. A. McGRKGOR, Manager. The s.s. ARGYLE Will leave Queen-street Wharf, at 10 a.m., for the HOT SPRINGS. Fares: Five Shillings. A. MCGREGOR, Manager. ~^sT OHIPfc'CITY OF AUCK j||uli«^. O LAND,' FOR, LONDON. NOTICE TO PASSENGERS. A Steamer will leave the North Shore Ferry Company's Tee, Queen-street Wharf, at 3 o'clock p.m. punctually, on MONDAY, the 31st instant, to convey Passengers to the Vessel. The Ship will get under way immediately after embarkation of Passengers. The New Zealand Shipping Company (LIMITED). Agents. Auckland, December 29,1577. Sv4^ T&JME[~AT IP U AN D 'fSllpni^^ PARAKAHA SAW-MILLS, fsarSeiarißß Maxukatj Heads. NOTICE TO WORKMEN. The steamer TAM O' SHANTEB, Will leave at S a.m. on MONDAY, 31st inst. GUTHRIE AND LARNACH (LIMITED), JAMES W: WALLER, Manage? ---,~K-k U*OR WEATIPU SAW if&ggglg^ Jj MILLS '" ~" '' !MA.NU3\.AU HEADS. The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER Will leave a3 above at 8 a.m. on MONDAY. A. CUNNINGHAM. tfGkftfe^ CITE AM BETWEEN AUCK ]g|||bgg:k3 LAND and the THAMES. Steamers ROTOMAHAN A and ROTOITI. TI M E TA B L E. From Auckland — Saturday, Rotoiti, 5 p.m. Monday, Rotomahana, 9 a.m. Monday, Rotomahana, 10 p.m. (twice this day) Monday. Rotoiti, 10.30 a.m. Tuesday, Rotomahana, 11 p.m. From Thames— Saturday, Kotoiti, 11.30 p.m. Monday. Rotomahana, 3 p.m. Monday, Rotoiti. 7.30 p.m. Tuesday, Rotoinanana, 6 a.m. 'Fares, per Rotoiti, ss. ■ .„ > Return Tickets, per Rotornahnna, will be available from December 18. 1877, to January 8, 1878. Saloon, Ten Shillings (10a.) Steerage, Six Shillings (6s) Weather and other <*ffig^sgjj&** Agent*. ■ ■ • - - -'■-' . '■.'■■■ , :



FOR SALE, a Targe Allotment ii Chapel-street.—Samuel Coclm^ie & Son. ~\TORTH SHORE.—Excellent 10-roomec J3I Villa on the Bathing Beach to Let; also - four Dwelling-houses in the best positions in th( t district.—O. Mays. Post-office Store. 7 i?Q/\k CASH. Balance at 10s. per -week.— owOV Comfortable Cottage close to the Rail way Station.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent. Shortland-street. | /• I A to £1000 LENT, on Building Society 5wJL\/ principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. "Williamson. Estate Agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. €}~i os. PEP FOOT. 15 minutes walk from c*yA Qneen-street, a few Choice Allotments, fully planted with fruit and ornamental trees. Terms, £10 cash; balance can remain on mort gagees. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-strcet. 1 CTS. PER FOOT, at Ponsonby, two Capita It) Building Allotments, measuring 80 x 100 for Sale at 15s. per foot,—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. ___ jLdKA CASH. Balance at 15s. per week.—ln c&O VF 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. mO BE LET, in St. Mary's Eoad, JL 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. O LET, a 6-roomed House.—Apply Mr Barnes, Karangahape Road, .Newton. TOILET or Sell (cheap), on easy terms, Large Marine Residence at Bella Vista. To Let, new Cottage. Ponsonby Road.—Apply at office Masefield and Co. IQU ACRE FARM, 17 miles from OJL Auckland. Good orchard, 10 acres in crass and crops, comfortable house of four rooms, plenty of wood and water; large run ad joining. Price, £270.—5. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. . OR 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. 0 LET OR FOR SALE, a pretty 5-roomed Cottage, nearly new, in Hacket street, Ponsonby, near Shelly Beach.—Appl/ B. Tanner, corner Shortland-street. O 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.S APplyt ° W.AITKEN, Land Agent. rpO LET, a comfortable Cottage in JL Seafleld View.—T. Peacock, Optician, Shortland-street. O LEx, at Mount St. John, the Villa Residence lately occupied by judge Gillies.—Apply at United Service Hotel, Queen street^^ nnO BE LET, those extensive, central, b well-arranged, newly-built Premises, adjoining the Union Bank of Australia, Queen street.- Apply to R. Arthur, Auctioneer. FOR SALE, a first-class Piano, by Strashmeyer and Sons, new, with case.— Enquire at the Red Lion HoteL nnO LET, spacious and convenient Offices 1 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. Aitken. In OR SALE, a Handsome Wagonette 1 with pole, shafts, lamps, and all complete, recently brought out from England, or would exchange for a strong Buggy .—Apply Crowther's Stables, Wellesley-strept East. £Q6>ET —NEWLY-ERECTED House of O/Vtr. 6 rooms, very ne.atly and con veniently fitted up. Allotment. 10 x 102 feet; excellent view, both back and front. Terms very easy.—S. Vaile, Land Agent Shortland street. OR SALE, one 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. £_b qls W ,**. —A neat and pretty Cottage rsb&/ & 4 O of 5 rooms, with large freehold allotment, pleasantly situated on the Great North Road. Price, including Venetian blinds, curtains, poles, book-case. &c. (all new), £275.— S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland tseet. "OR SALE, cheap, a Boat (nearly new), eighteen feet long, with oars, sails, boat cover, &q—Apply at the office of this paper. TO LET, the Offices at present in occu pation of Mr. Mackechnie, Solicitor, Shortland-street. Possession on Ist January. —Apply to Brown. Campbell & Co. rO LET, two Houses, one of six and one of four rooms; plenty of water and all accommodations.—James Reid, Eden Terrace. ARMY AND NAVY OUT-PEN SIONERS IN THE AUCKLAND DISTRICT. The PAYMENT of the above Pensioners for the ensuing Quarter will be made as follows: Auckland.—Thursday, 3rd January, at 11 a.m., at the Imperial Pensions Office. ONEHUNGA.—Saturday, sth January, at 12 noon, at the Court House. ■ Otahuhu.—Saturday. sth January, at 10 a.m., at the Court House. Papakxjra.—Saturday, sth January, at 12 noon» at the Court House. Panmube.—Tuesday, Bth January, at 11 a.m. Howick.—Tuesday, Bth January, at 0.30 p.m., at the Old Court House. EDWARD L. GREEN, For General Government Agent. Imperial Pensions Office, 27th December, 1877. "XTEW 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 Hooks will be Closed from the 6th instant till the 9th prox. By order of the Board. GEORGE P. PIERCE, Manager. December 25,1877. -\rOTICE.— The Fitting Shop, Sewing _13j Machine Agency, is Removed to Vic toria-street, a few doors above Quick's Stables. R. STEPHEN MAS SETT, Composer of the Ballads : "SUNSET." "'MY BUD IN HEAVEN," And Hundreds of other Songs, Who has given his Entertainments to crowded audiences in England, the United States, Australia, California, Oregon, British India, China, and Japan, _3" HA S ARRIVED,"®* AND "Will Shortly Appear ! p'HRI S T MAS-P R ES'ENTS. From to-day until New Year's Day, every Child purchasing Two Pair of White Cotton- Hose, will receive a Christmas Present. F. TOMLINSON, Draper, Parnell. A~~ S. P. COM P A~_TY. " NO T I~C E. An Extraordinary General Meeting will be held on MONDAY, 31st instant, at the Office of Mr Tothill. Shortland-street, to confirm minute 3 of previous meeting. ■nOAED OF EDUCATION. School Committees are informed that the time and place for holding the First Meeting of Householders in each District, under the "Education Act, 1877," will be appointed by the Board, and will be duly notified in one or more newspaper. The Elections need not take place within the month of January as heretofore. Present Committees ana Commissioners hold' office until the election of their successors. A . copy of the Act will be forwarded to eafifi. Committee as soon as a supply is received from - Wellington. ' ♦-.. . VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. J TKTATIONAL FIRE AND MAfelNls' ±S , INSURANCE COMPANY Oli.JW' 7KA.LAND. ,/ Capital fil,oM<OOft.- Reserve ....'. imSM. re-InsckaxceFuku.... f y520,0"0, Insurances effected against 2£XJ_fK irad.jVlAßjNK Loss of Kvcry Description :di.■Property.' »t Lowest Current Rates. ; j , : j Prompt ANDLiBEitALSKTftEikKN'i1 QP CtAi^s. HKNK WW. W U,UA MUf ■/"".• Manager! FOUND, near RnVteito|.d,,a flat-ttJattomed Dingy.—Sims ttfld Br«ii\vn, Uoronport.



]S"ew Year's Presents ii i TEN PER CENT DISCOUNT. HERBERT H? SMITH, AUCKLAND IRON WORKS, DURHAM-STKEET WEST, Next to Hunter and Nolan's Sale-yards. GREAT REDUCTION. SS, H. H. S. has Reduced his IMPROVED PATENT PORTABLE SMOKE CONSUMING OVENS, 10 pee cent. There are over 3000 of these Ovens now in use, some over 6 years, and all have given entire satisfaction. Several per sons have bought a seeoad one, having had the first one in use nearly sis rears, and they are quite satisfied with the wear they have given which proves itself by their buying a second one, and they will have no other kind, as they are portable, cleanly, and economical, and ■will repay themselves in a few months by the little fire they use. Price, from 255. upwards. ALSO, Hi 3 IMPROVED PATENT PORTABLE SIDE OVEN, for Country Settlers. Extra strong, and reouire 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, over 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 Fikst Prize for Seven Years consecutively. t^tlTs'leYXn churches. TO-MORROW (SUNDAY). PITT-STREET.—Morning, 11, Rev. W. J. Wil liams ; Evening. 6.30, Rev. T. Buddie. PARNELL.—Morning, 11, Rev. J. Whewell; Evening. 6.30, Mr. Wykes. GRAFION ROAD.—Morning, 11, Mr. Salter; Evening-, 6.30. Mr. J. >T. Buttle. UNION-STREET.—Morning, 11. Mr. Burton; Evening, 6.30. Rev. H. H. La wry. PONSONBY.—Morning. 11, Rev. W. Kirk; Evening. 6.30. Rev. W. J. Williams- NEW NORTH ROAD. —Afternoon, 2.30, Mr. Salter: Evening, 6.30, Mr. Cox. NORTH SHORE.—Morning, 11, Rev.T. Buddie; Evening. 6.30, Rev. W. Kirk. MOUNT EDEN.—Morning, 11. Mr. Martin. D'NITED METHODIST FREE CHURCH, Temperance Hall Albert street.—Diviae Service every Lord's Day.— Horning, at 11. ; Evening, at 6.30. mHEATRE ROYAL.—Sunday Evening JL Services (under the conduct of th« Young Men's Christian Association!, December 30,1877. Doors open at 7.30: Service to begin at S, and close at 9 p.m. All are invited. Seats free. ST. STEPHEN'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Fonsonby Hall.—Divine Service will be conducted To-morrow Morning, at 11 and Evening, at 6.30., by Rev. Mr. Ranciruan. ORNE - STREET HALL SUNDAY SERVICES, conducted by Samuel Edger, BA., Sunday, Dec. 30.—Morning: "Love, the whole of Religion." Evening: " Wise consider ation of the End of Things. For the close of the year." _ RIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, Alexandra-street. — Sabbath Services: — Morning, at 11, and Evening, at 6.30, Rev. D, Dutton, F.R.A.S. ORIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, B Franklyn Road. — Sabbath Services:— To-morrow—Morning, at 11. and Evening, at 6.30. Rev. B. J. Westbrooke. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, Beres \j ford-street.—Sunday Services, Dec. 30.— Rev. J. Robertson, M.A., will preach in the Morning at 11, and in the Evening at 6.30. PUBLIC LIBRARY. Subscriptions, 2s 6d per quarter, payable ip advancs. Quarter Days:—January Ist, April Ist, and October Ist. IG. E. WHITMORE, Secretary. ERR R—.- Letter for you (from Tara naki) with Rev. B. T. Dudley, Symonds street. Will you kindly call. LOYAL FOUNTAIN OF FRIEND SHIP LODGE, 3293,1.0.0. F., M.U., A.D. Inconsequence of TUESDAY, January Ist, being a Public Holiday, the usual Fortnightly Meeting is' POSTPONED till THURSDAY, January 3, at 8 p.m. JOSEPH. WESTMORELAND, N.G. ,4 UCKLAND ENGINEER J^L VOLUNTEERS. 'mr ANNUAL PICNIC. "=®a By the kind permission of Major Green, the above PICNIC will be held at MOTUIHI on January Ist, 187 S. The Steamer will leave the Queen-street Wharf at 9 o'clock sharp. Tickets, ss. each; may be obtained from Lieut. Saunders, Queen-street; Color-Sergeant Head, Market. The Company and Band will parade at the Fire-bell, foot of Grey-street, at a quarter-past 8 o'clock a.m. sharp. ; '. •; ri Uniform t Undress, with waist and cross belts, also cap and covers. E. DAWSON, Secretary. a tTEN Tfo N !—AUCKLAND J\. ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS. The Battery and Band will assemble at the Grey-street junction TO-MORROW (Sunday) MORNING, at 10.15, in Full Dress Uniform, with side arms, to attend Divine Service with the Thames Naval Brie-nde. . J. HERBERT BURNS, , Captain Commanding. A UCKLAND 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 5s per ton discount. Cartage, within reasonable distances, at 2s 6d per ton. A ton of Coke is equal to 60 bushels, or abou double the bulk of Coal.' rggfoffi /*■... FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1. TO LAND SPECULATORS AND OTHERS.. - ■ MA G N I F I C E N T '" E S' T ATE IN THE VALLEY OF WHAKATANE, Near TiWiiuitGA.; - TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, On February %'" * nnHE undersigne.4 has been instructed to JL sell by auctiqn,on the day; above named, at his rooms. Queeij-atreet, Auckland, at noon, to close a partnersHip account, The Freefeld .ajad Lflaselibld Estate, known as the "GB.NTO COMPANY'S ESTATE" at Whakataiys, tjomprising about 4,000 acres Free hold Laa&On'ilie bankof the River Whakatane, and abotrt' 2I#QQ. acres Leasehold, adjoining. Nearly 1,000 acres freehold land laid down in English grasaeg, half of which are securely ditc&sd;aid fencea, and subdivided into eight 'encfosiir&>. . New six-roomed Dwe'3in»-house, JHpfcjfc'l.ooo head quiet Cattle, iHchuiintr ona j ifl! 'iiiaTOjited from England, and other Short ;££M 13 ill* • .s-bout 1,500 young Kwes and Lambs* aisSrjpaiss fcr^n* the Hocks of Messrs Maclean; ab«H^ '-■■:'. :h and Saddle-horses. Marcs, &r, .■..TfBRB;.. WjsgmSL leavfes Tanrnoga forWaikato twice tfitttfytGitik, landing passengers. at. Me< ritrs lijotel; v/itliin six miles of the property, wiiciir©-saddle hoises from the station arc always waiting the steamer's arrival. Intending Jur «&asera are requested and in vited to inspect ihfs fine property, as no description can convey an idea of Ittf votue, Plans of the property can be seen on tho, station, ''and tho boundaries, pointed onf. j".urtli»r particulats at the otilcv,1, on day of sale. Terms at Salo. m . alkeied"*bucklani). Queen-street, Auckland, Dec. 28,1877* THURSDAY^ JANUARY 3. TH E RE' M U.E RAJ V A EDS. Tji O E SALE, "on ;,Thursday aexti JD 2 Itaro Berksbiio P^s-*.lißoar, 1 Sow* - ALFRED BUCmAND.