■to become serfa 'and to occupy en's Refuge, Miih. even no cer i„mission to thW The colonists ealand W^tfeJfct weighted Avith itary disabilities of the mother There Afra>^ U ow one beside him, oan born in New Zealand, Avho in uld compart; favourably with any i in tbe Qid country. Mr Fox tiat " the gfeople cared nothing for ~. :,»-, because the blacksmiths and Xp'-.ters were __ in the town," but he fsw-edthat it was the prosperity of the Aunt'" that made the town. Good i 'L_ indered men happy and contented. -| e W«l.l S*rye their interests, but if he • i>uld'. >'. „_;ree Avith their Views be aa'oulc! ctbe some one else to represent : me"'- (Sir George Grey concluded an Swueu- speech, which occupied one hour and twenty minutes in delivery, amidst •:' Ld and prolonged cheering.) The hon.-the Native Minister on coming forward AA-as received with loud cheers. He I °~ n by referring w his former visits to thl Thames in compauy Avith the late John Williamson. It had _een said that the late Government would do everything for the Thames, but where was :he Thames and Waikato Railway ? The promises made by the late Government existed^ only on paper. a s a member of Mr^jGillies' Provincial ■cv ec _tive, he had recommended thai £300 003 out of the £4,(MO,000 should be expended on that raihvay but,, late Government treated the proposal with deliberate ©ntempt. During the last four or five yea's great sums of money had been Avasted ii the purchase of Thames lauds from the natives, and much of the money had takei a liqfuid shape, raising up spirits for a fime, but leaAing very bad spirits indeed. The present Government Avere determined to discontinue the purchase of lands on commission. The persons hereafter employed in the purchase of lauds Avould be dismissed at a moment's notice should they be fonnd in the purchase ■ of land for others (loud and continued ; c [ ie ering).!i Formerly the natives never knev/ to whom they vere selling, and the system Avas one of " Taihoa." The present Government Avould abolish that by dealing straightforwardly AAitlithe natives (cheers). It would be wrong "-o censre all Avho were formerly engaged in the purchase of native lands. He knew 0113 who had come out of it poorer than Avhen he Avent in. The Go vernment hoped to be able to place at the disposal of the Wasfe Lands Board all the v land acquired by tie Government in the Thames district and they would employ an efficient^ staff tog complete transactions. With regard to the proomhall contract, the Govenimeut could not rescind that, as it '..■ Avould be breaking-ith, and they preferred some slight loss. Bsides, settlement would benefit the district The time might con.c Avhen the construcjon of a railway line to the Waikato, baed on a Government guarantee, AVould :fe >e a beneficial policy. .-■■'. In a few days c Avould return, and indicate _.oav the money A^oted for the Thames might be most beneficially ex pended. The Govrmnent had admitted the efficiency of tb Thames Volunteers, , ' and would do ail that Avas possible to maintain them, In the ad just merit of representation th] Thames Avould be entitled to an aditional member. Mr Sheehan conclude an able and eloquent speech, which presure on our space com pels us to condpse into small limfts, amidst gseat cheeng. He then introduced Mr J. C. Brown, 1.H.R., to the meeting. (Loud cries of Mr rown, and cheers.) Mr Brown : M Chairman, ladies and gentlemen,—lt is :>t my intention to make a speech after thewo able addresses Avhich you have just heai. I may just say that what AA-e require j the House is votes, and Avithout votes wejannot do much. (Loud cheers and laughr.) I cannot myself ex pect to do a greaueal, but it has given me great pleasure tday to see the reception which you have gen the Hon. the Premier of the Colony, an the Native and Defence Minister. lalsoiank you for the manner in Avhich you h.'e received the notice of me taken by my on. friend. (Cheers). Sir George Gr( moved a A rote of thanks to the chairmas Avhich Avas carried by acclamation. Three cheers perc then given for Sir George Grey, the for the Defence Minis ter, and three fcthe Mayor. The Hinemodeft at two o'clock, and reached Aucklal at 6.30 a.m. on Sunday morning.

CRICKET.

GRAND INTEPROVINCIAL MATCH. -AUCKLA2) v. CANTERBURY.

Ashby and Neon iioav got together, and the Auckland filing became rather loose. Runs kept conig, and Lynch was cried instead of Budand, but still the score mounted. TheLuckland total Avas soon passed," and thea mighty crack by Ashby to long-on put < another four. Directly afterwards Aslr ought to have been run out, but the lance Avas mulled, and Canterbury seuup a cheer at their man's escape. NeilsoM one of Lynch's prettily to-the ditch r three, eliciting great applause. Fift Avent up, aud Rees Avent on, Adce Robiiin. Neilson Avent out at Eees' first, anihit it left-handed to the slips, Avhere ire Avas no man. The manceuATe Avasuite successful, bnt not so another to ledAvhichSdie tried tAVO balls later. He alflut missed it, and simply raised in the } about ten feet. It Avas carefully takejv Gleeson. Neilson made a brilliant 29.Tfor 60.—Wood was next ma,i After iking one or tAVO he should have oeen ruiout. The ball was well fielded by Rolion, and returned to Colson at the Avicketbut the latter did not hold it, aud Wood ft back in time. The next hit of import* was a four to long-on by Ashby off LaHi. 70 Avent up, and then Ashby hit % nearly into Guntlry s garden, butte ball Ayas sent in so splendidly b#rierson, that only 3 Avere scored for aJit worth six. Grierson was laid on (Rees' end, and a two made by Ashby brdht up SO. Wood skied one of Grierson's tot, but it fell in no man s land before Mumfl could quite get up to it, Grie-on ia fe next over boAvled a Avnle. Twomaidenslere sent doAvn m succession. Fullt half alhour passed before 90 ap peared Me^bile Buckland had gone on at Grierson'fmd, and Wood had opened out <h Lyncfcr two. But Ashby s time hadioAv'conl He played a shooty from Buclland intiis wicket and retired grace fullAfor a h^-plaved 32. He Avas Avarmly appluded.-bur for 91, and the game m an iiterestiij condition. FoAvler iioav ap peard, and c little click Avhich betokens a clan hit \v! heard too often for the Auck landiomforl Fowler hit two fours and a thred- quiJsuccession. A cheer greeted the jroearaip of 100, and it had scarcely subsiid bei-e 110 folloAved it. Robm son, hvho had taken Lynch's end, could! mall no impression, and m vaiuJackldd sent doAvn his very best trijn_rs. till they persevered, and very fewrte ofjthe mark. At 114 the runs stopp4 coma"-, and it Avas remarked that ths lljinriAvas getting the best of it, TMsL loved shortly afterwards by Woodpttidup one of Robinson s. It fell itito iteslhunds at mid-off— the yerv worstbce I could fall for the interests ot It is needless to say it Avas caveM tabu.—Five for 114. Morrison lollowl ait rapid scoring Avas again the <Tder.|2o tent up, and Lynch superseded KobinL lis first ball Avas hit hard to the offlmfc ms splendidly stopped by Rees at poi line avus called immediately afteri !a a>one up—Fowler and Morrison ou-for 21 and 14 respectively. r ij ' -HE BANQUET. -In Mveibfi the two teams satdoAvntoa }mm thßtar Hotel. Host Davison must s*coi_|_ajd upon the success of his efforts _Pro'iksread which should do justice to % °<?*k- Sd 'he house. The viands Avere oftheH an ' the arrangements were credit t^tOtaieof those concerned HisWor f^PtfeVd (H. Brett, Esq.) took the chair, feWfcville, Esq. the vice-chair. f„ lf marl he captain ot th"- Carr.^rbmy right of the chairman aid £ r captain, suppo: red the We noticed among the guests, he members of the two teams, „u t %FritaH. Watt, R. Wynyard, J. Ben x?\?.lyTF. Hull, F-.1-iiU J«n., &c. Sec Wed at the pianoforte, and ac

companied the songs and toasts during the evening. About 80 guests sat doAvn. me re quirements of the inner man having been satis fied, the cloth was removed. The Mayor then rose to propose the first toast viz., the " Queen and Royal Family." This hav ing .been duly honored, the Chairman proposed "His Excellency the Governor, Patron of the Auckland Cricket Club." His Excellency, he believed, took great interest in the noble game. Drunk with honors. The Vice-chairman next proposed the toast of the evening " Our Guests, the Canterbury Eleven." (Cheers). It Avas a toast Avhich did not require any speech to recommend it, but at the same time he would venture to make a few remarks. He could assure their visitors they had a hearty welcome. When Auckland sent a team to Canterbury they Avere well received, and kindly treated; the kindneps went so far as to permit our men to Avin the match. The present match might be decided either way, and he hoped their visitors Avould keep up their pluck. (Laughter.) Auck land had had the best of it on the first day, on the second they had alloAved Canterbury to go ahead (laughter), perhaps on Monday they might allow Canterbury to. win. (No fear). Their visitors must not fancy they were playing the representative eleven of Auckland. (Yes they are). No ; there was a district about 100 miles north of Auckland (roars of laughter) where the best cricketers of the province resided, and he was sorry to say that circumstances over Avhich they had no control had prevented them coming up to play the match. (Renewed laughter),' He had great pleasure in proposing the tou st. (Pro longed cheering.) Mr Neilson responded. He alluded in grate ful language to the kindness which had been extended to them during their visit. When visitors came to Canterbury, the people there tried to treat them kindly, but they could not look at Auckland in that respect. He thanked them for the toast they had proposed, and drunk so enthusiastically, and he would proceed to say a few Avords about cricket. Referring to what Mr Dargaville had said, he thanked the Auckland men for allowing them to go ahead, and could assure them that they fully appre ciated their kindness. At the same time he Avarned them that they had better not alloAV them to go too far ahead, (laughter) or they might win the match. Although they had sus tained a very severe loss by the accident to their best bowler, he Avas glad that their second boAvlers had come off well. He believed he had made a mistake in going in first, but that could, not be helped. There was one matter he wished to allude to outside the match. He had been asked to make arrangenients for a joint NeAV Zealand team to play tho Australians. There was a question as .to Avhere was the best place for the match to" be played. In his opinion Christchurch was the most suitable, (no, Auck land) because of its magnificent ground. He did not think there would be much difficulty in getting one or two Auck land and Otago men to come down, and if they were fortunate, he did not see why they should not stand a good chance of Avinning. Mr Neil son concluded by proposing "The Auckland Team." Mr Colson responded. He Avas proud to play in such a match, and prouder still to be captain of the Auckland side. He should be still prouder if his side won the match. H"or his own part he should like to see Canterbury beat every other province, and then Auckland beat Canterbury. (Cheers). Cries for " Rees" now a rose. Mr Rees said he could not tell wiiy he was called upon, (A voice—" To talk against time,'' and laughter). They Avere all very much obliged to the Canterbury team for coming up, and he hoped they would make alloAvance for any shortcomings in their welcome, and take the intention for the deed. (Hear). The accident to Mr Frith Avas most unfortunate, but it Avas some consolation that his younger brother had done so well. The citizens and cricketers of Auckland Avere always glad to see cricketers from other parts, and especially from Canter bury. (Cheers). Long might these manly sports flourish. Men of kindly hearts could pas 3 a pleasant time together, and remember it the longest day they lived. The characteristic braA^ery and fortitude of Englishmen arose from the fact that they Avere trained in youth to bear petty annoyances and trials. Here in the colon ies they had already a champion oarsman. One team of cricketers had already beaten on equal terms nn English professional eleven, and he had no doubt that if a team of footballers came out from England or Scotland they Avould be able to compete Avith them. (Cheers). It was refreshing to see that the old stock Avas not run ning to seed or falling away. (Renewed CllG_i_*S) The toast of " The Umpires" was proposed by Mr Neilson, and responded to by Messrs A. Whitaker and Gatland. Mr Whitaker called attention to the superior discipline of Canter bury in the field. The Auckland men talked like a lot of parrots. (Laughter.) Mr Rees proposed the Mayor. His Worship was an ardent supporter of athletic sports, and had always been ready to grant them assist ance. The Mayor returned thanks, and expressed the pleasure he felt in presiding that evening. He could play a decent game at cricket once on a time, but we all get old, and Avhen it came to specs, cricket was done Avith. (A voice—hoAV about Morrison?) The cricketers were greatly indebted to the Domain Beard for the good ground they possessed. The gentleman on his left (Judge Fenton) had alvs-'ays been foremost in voting money for the improvement of the ground. These grants had all been made use of by the trustees, especially! Mr |Yates; and he hoped they would get more. They would have had a better chance of making a good claim if Sir George Grey and the Native Minister had boen the~e that evening. He begged to propose " The Domain Board," coupled Avith the name of Jndge Fenton. The toast was druDk with cneers. -Judge Fehton, in retureing thanks, disclaimed being entitled to any special thanks. The cricketers ought to look to the City Council as Avell as to the Domain Board (hear). They had been Availing for several years to see Avhat the Corporation would do for cricket. They had dropped hints that grants Avouid be welcome, but they had been a long time coming. No doubt, under the new regime, the state of things Avill be altered (cheers). Within his recollection the Domain ground Avas an eel swamp. King Potatau lived Aery nearAvhere the tents were pitched, and most of the chiefs of the Waikato. tribes had Avhares there. A change had t-ow come o'er the scene; They must not thank him for the good state of the ground, but Mr R. J. Yates, who devoted continual attention to it, and Avho had youth and activity [on his side (cheers.) He hoped that they Avould be able to do more for cricket in the future than they had done in the past (cheers.) Mr Yates being called upon said he could not make a speech, but he would sing them a song presently. The following toasts concluded the programme :—The Press, proposed by Mr Whitaker. responded to by Messrs King and Robinson. The ladies proposed by Mr Hull, responded to by Mr Godby. "Our Host and Hostess," proposed by Mr Browning, responded to try M"Davidson. Harmony and goodfellow ship then occupied the company until the ap proach of midnight. Messrs Neilson, Brett, Yates, and C. Frith were conspicuous in the singing. It was universally agreed on parting that a most enio yable evening had been spent. eASTERBURY SECOND INNINGS. Godbv, c Muniford, b Robinson ... 14 Neilson, c Gleeson, b Rees 29 Wilson, b Buckland 2 Ashby, b Buckland 32 Wood, c Yates, b Robinson 16 Fowler, ctates,b Lynch 34 Morrison, b Lynch 16 Milton, c Rees, b Robinson 5 W. Frith, run out 4 Perry, notout 0 C. Frith, riu out •-• 0 Byes, <, leg byes 4, Avide 1 .. - 11 Total 163 Play begin punctually at 11 a.m., Lynch and Robinson taking up the boAvling against the not outs, Fowler and Robinson, Fowler hit lynch for 3 almost the first ball, and as this vas folloAved up by several more runs being obtained in the first tAVO overs, things lookei fishy for Auckland.. A gleam of sunshine vas afforded by Morrison being bowled by Lynch, after adding t\vo to his previms score. ReneAved cheer ing from Auckland greeted Fowler's downfall in Eynch's next over. HeAvas well caught iy Yates at mid-off, Milton followed in, aid hit Lynch to ley for four. But this Avas Canterbury's expiring effort. The. remainingwickets AA rere soon disposed of Milton avis c Rees b Robinson for 5, W Frith was-snendidly run out for 4, and as both Perry (lot out,) and C. Frith (who went- to the A.ckets despite his broken finse.) failed totcore, the winnings closed at 12. 15 tor 163 leaving Auckland 122 to get to Avin. , . Without delai Colson and Eobimon appeared at thenckets, and the Auckland second innings bgan—betting level Can tcrbuiy for choict Things began badly,- Robinson incauiously lifted his foot to Ashby's seconcball(toleg), arid Fowler Avas down on him like a flash.—One for 0. Colson faced a litle better being clean bowled by a York* from Frith in his next over Yates came b, but Avas cle an- boAVled by Ashby after nuking a single. Three Wickets for three rins-and things looking black for Aucklani—Rees joined Lynch and tAVO rattling oves were played steadily, but more niisfoituns were to come, hnth who Avas dead on, wiuld not be denied, and a rattle behind Ljtich soon denoted the departure of anotha- of Auckland a best me l n __ Four" for tiree, and Canterbury iubiiant. Dufaur! joined Rees and after a couple. \ maidens one ot Frith', was alloyed to pass ihe longstop, and 3 Tere run. But the Auckland batting semed mute stuck up. Dufaur hesitated ovu-a short one and as usual the hesitation rfovedfataL— 5 lor 7.— Gleeson was cheered on joining Ilees; but it wu no good. He vas bowled by Ashby after making a si-gle. . AUCKLAND (2nd innings). Robinson, st Fowler, b Ashby ... ... v Colson, b Frith ...

Lynch, b Frith ••• * Dufaur, run out ... •••' ••■ ••• Gleeson, b Ashby ••• j- Rees, no. out ■•• ••• ••• ■•■ JJ Mumford, not out •-• ••• ~ Rees, b Ashby ••• "■•■ ~ Dufaur, run out ••• ••• y Gleeson, b Ashby ?■ Mumford, run 0ut.... ... ". Grierson, b Ashby... ••• ••• -jj Buckland, b Ashby « Cotton, not out ... •■• -•• ■•• Jj Byes ... ••• 8 Total 13 Mumford, next man, shared the untimely fate of his predecessors. He started to run for one, Avliich was fumbled at mid on, but Rees would not have, and Mumford had gone 'too far to get back—seven for 11. Grierson came in, and Avith Rees played several overs steadily and well, but very few runs came. The chaiu of destruction Avas continued by Rees being boAvled by Ashby, after making two singles iiii half-ar.-hour. Buckland filled his place, but Avas only in a few minutes when Grierson Avas overcome by a shooting from Frith. Cotton was eleventh man and a forlorn cheer accompanied the last hope of Auckland to the Avickets. Alas, the woeful tale Avas to be continued to the last. A shout combined of cheers, and laughs of derision, greeted the fall of Buck land's wicket from a shooter of Ashby's. What a collapse ! The whole eleven Avere out for 13 runs—five only of which Avere made off the bat. The innings lasted about 3S minutes. Canterbury Avins by 108. The analysis of the boAvling in this innings is worthy of remark. Ashby bowled" 15 overs and 2 balls for 13 maidens, 5 Avickets, and 2 runs. Frith boAvled 15 over for 13 maidens 3 wickets and 3 runs. To oblige the spectators Canterbury are going in again.

THE U.S. MINSTRELS.

These talented minstrels dreAV a good house on Saturday evening, and Avere received in a pleasant manner. The sentimental and comic songs Avere greatly admired, and justly praised. "Shandvgofr," the great banjo song, the "Morning Glories," Lingard's whist'e solos, and the burlesque opera of "Kill TroA_.tore," Avere highly successful. An entirely new programme will be presented this evening, including Gampbell's descriptive scena; the surprise party : Hudson's Negroetic drolleries; 1.0. U., a local satire ; songs by Mr Braham, and a lively sketch, "Life in the Country," which has excited the laughter of Australasia. The intermediate items may be traced among the sparklina lineaments of the immense bill of particulars.

Waiwera.

VISIT OF THE PREMIER AND THE

NATIVE MINISTER

(PER "STAR" CARRIER PIGEON.) The ' Hinemoa ' left the Queen-street Whar shortly after 1 o'clock, having on -board Sir George George Grey, Premier ; the Hon. J. Sheehan, Native Minister ; and several of their friends, bound on a visit to Waiwera and Kawau. The Nativ-e Minister had telegraphed to Mr. R. Graham prior to leaving, informing him of the probable time of arrival at Waiwera, ane of Sir George Grey's anxiety to return to Auckland to-night, arrangements having been made for Mr. Sheehan to visit the Thames to-morrow. He will proceed thence overland to Ohinemuri, Tauranga, East Coast, and Wellington, leaving Auckland to - morrow night. Sir George Grey will go on in the t Hinemoa.'

NEW YEARS EVE, 1577. What a little Avhile it seenieth since the year, now almost done, Stretched before us in the distance, all unknown, all unbegun; • But its bright and sunny moments, anditsnours of Avintry gloom, With its smiles and tears, its hopes and fears, the past cloth noAV entomb. Like a dream almost it seenieth, as we wander back to-night. In that enchanted land, illumined by memory s tender light; Amid those dim and silent aisles, while tears unbidden start. And a tide of mingled feeling melts the cold and world-worn heart. When life's earnest noontide cometh, when its eager morn is past, Each—as one by one the years glide on—seems briefer than the last; O'er the golden dreams of long ago, o'er youth s undimmed delight, There hath fallen the shadoAV of the years, the long years, in their flight. And no more in thoughtless ioyousness the fleeting hours are spent, For the ioys about our path are noAV with earnest purpose blent: The sweet freshness of the morning-tide, alas, hath passed away, And for evermore, and on U3 rests tho buraen of the day. And we sometimes long (hoAv fervently!) our footsteps to retrace, . Thinking sadly of the years gone by, of all their vanished grace; Of Avasted opportunities, of the good we might haA-e done, And of all we would accomplish were our life once more begun. But away,-away, vain longings! nevermore to us again ... Shall the past, return; AA re can but prize tho moments that remain ; Then—although the loveliness of life's bright morn is past and gone— In the heart a deeper peace abides as months and years glide on. Let us turn and greet the coming year with * calm and steadfast heart, Ir> life's changeful scenes right bravely bearing our appointed part; StriA'ing ever to accomplisn not our own. our Father's Avill, Firm abiding in His love, and ever trusting, hoping still. Thoughits skies may be beclouded, and though tears and smiles may blend; Though Aye know not, though we know not Avho shall see it to its end. Still tbe year shall be a happy one, whate'ei, whate'er it bring, And our hearts throughout its changeful scenes a hymn of praise shall sing. Heliotrope.

CITY COURCIL.—This Day.

An extraordinary meeting of the City Council was held this afternoon in the Council chambers at three o'clock. Present: His Worship, the Mayor; Councillors Dickson, Morton,Waddell, Fleming, Goldie, Isaac, v and Masefield. The business consisted of several letters from Shand, Mason and Co., of Blackfriars Road, London, informing the Council _ of the shipment of goods, under the inspection of Mr Henry Isaac, another from Thomas Scott, of Sale-street, a king that pipes for a supply of water for the district might be laid down. Referred to tbe Water Committee. Letter from Mr Buddie, asking for the co-orperation of council in building a retain ing AA'all in Auglesea-street. The sur eyor's report Avas ordered to be carried out, and a fence erected. A letter from the under-seci-etary of the Department of Justice, Wellington, was received,, informing the Mayor that His Excellency the Governor had been pleased to appoint him a Justice of the Peace. _ The remaining business was the consider ation ot the salaries of officers, and the reception of tenders for city Avork.

* EVENING STAR MONDAY, DECEMBER^ .'31,. 18*7.



WANTED, a smart Boy to milk and make himself generally uieful. —Mr James Crawford, Mount Eden. TTS7A_v*TED, a man and his Avife to make ? V themselves generally useful on a farm. —Mr. A. Buckland. WANTED" a General Servant; good wages; references required.—Prospect House, Parnell. WANTED KNOWN, that T. Barnett has his usual Christmas Stock of Hams and Bacon (his own curing), and hopes his old customers AA'ill not forget ta gi'~e him a oatl. WANTED to Buy, Geese and Turkeys. W. E. Westbeech. Pon-onb.v. IHSTANTED, a respectable Woman as y V working Housekeeper, or man and wife for*a gentleman at Bay of Islands?. No object'on to one child.—Enquire this office, or Mrs. Grice, Newmarket. . ... "W7ANTED, oue pair SaAvyers, and a Yy Pitman willing to- purchase another interest in tools and share in a good pit.—Jno. Smyth, Waitakerei. TT7ANTED KNOWN, 500 Alpaca V y Coats, 6s lid; 200 Silk Coats, 12s 11a ;50 dozen Flax Shirts, with collars, 2s lid. Hand somest Trousers and Vests in colony: price* low. Weekly payments taken.—PHlLLlP'_> MART, 177, Queen-street.



WANTED KNOWN, all those in want of Money to call on their uncle, Avhere any sum from Is. to £500 can be had on every description of Ladies' and Gentlemen's Clothing, Watches, Jewellery, and every description oi merchandise.—Not« the address: "London Loan Office," under Theatre Royal, Victoria-street.— Private entrance uader archway. O TAILORS.—Wanted a good general hand.—-Apply to E. Burden, Tador, One hunga. ANTED, at once, a good Shoeing Smith : Avages no object.—Apply to Mr. wuin, Blacksmith, Albert-street. WANTED, a six or seven-roomed House, Avithin ten minutes Avalk of Queen-street.—Miss Milne, Cheapside House. WAITED, a Situation as a Governess by a Lady of high accomplishments Many years experience in tuition. No objection to go.to the Waikato or to the >■ outh.—Address " Goa -mess," care Stab Office. P AY N E, o PONSONBY BAKERY. Best Bread 3_d. at Shop ; 4d. delivered. ANTED, by a Married Lady and Gent eman. comfortable Board and Residence, with use of sitting-room.—Address, stating terms to " Abess," Post-office, Auckland. WANTED, a Man or -trong Lad for the kitchen.—Albert Hotel, Queen-street.' 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. Rent, „l per week.— S. C. Brown. ISHING you the Compliments of the Season, Aye draw attention to our Christmas Specialities. Every pound of 2s 6d and 3s Tea has a Lady's Brooch enclosed. Every purchaser of Currants and Raisins Avill receive a Child's Toy. In the Drapery Depart ment purchasers of not less than 10s will receive some article of use or ornament according to amount of purchase. These Specialities until the NeAV Year. No reduction of qualities or in crease of price.—R. French's Royal Tea Mart and Cheap Drapery Establishment, Upper Hobson-street. WANTEE to Sell, Small Grocery Business in the centre of the town, doing a lucrative business. Satisfactory reasons given for leaving. —C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. W" ANTED, immediately, for the Hot Springs, a smart Man to assist in the kitchen ; good Avages.—Apply to F. G. Ewing ton, Queen-street. WANTED to PURCHASE, Cheap, Harmonium or Piano. State lowest price, and where to be seen, A., Star office. \KT ANTED Known, that D. Goldie is H prepared to supply all kinds 'of Tiuibe 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. at tho lowest marketprice, at hie Yards Cus om-house-street. _ "¥T|7"ANTED, immediately, a General v V Servant; one Avho can cook and Avash; highest Avages given; a country girl preferred. —Airs. Dance, Registry Office, Queen-street. W~ ANTED, a respectable Boy about 16 as apprentice.—R. Bull, Coach Painting and Trimming Establishment, Durham-street. ANTED TO SELL, a first-class double-seated new Buggy : trimmed in enamnielledleather.—R. Bull, Coachpainter and Trimmer, Durham-str. et. W~" ANTED, 40 good General Servants f 1 for Norfolk Island, 1 for the Bay o Islands.—Apply Mrs Elsinore, Shortland-street, on Monday. ___ ___ TO MO WEBS.—Wanted immediately, Two Men Avith Scythe to Cut a Field of Oats.—Mr Wilson, Bay by Cox's Creek. WANTED, by a Lady, two or three men for boa"rd and reside-ce, terms 10/; also a Furnished Bee1 room.—Last house but one Alten Road. ANTED, by a respectable Youth of 16, a Situation on a farm ; is accustomed to horses and can milk ; Avages not so much an object as a comfortable home.—Apply by letter to R.S., Eden Terrace Post office. WANTED, tour good Carpenters for the Onehunga wharf.—Apply on the works to Sutherland and Smith, Contractors. TTTANTED, a Youth that can milk.— V V G. Hulme. ■ WANTED, immediately, a smart Boy. Hyauiason & McCabe, Locksmiths, Bellhangers, Gasfltters. Stove, Range, and Oven Makers, Victoria-street, tAvo doors west of Chapel-street. WANTED, a respectable Youth to Drive a Baker's Cart.—Union Bakery, Parnell. WANTED, a Good General Servant. References required.—Dr. Wright's, Selwyn Lodge, Parnell. ANTED? the Public to Sail by tiie p.s. Oregon for Manukau Heads and Cornwallis on New Year's Day and Thursday, at 10 morning each day. Return Tickets. 2s Gd. WANTED, a good Female Servant; one accustomed to general 'housework and children; references required.—Mrs. J. Bycroft, Onehunga. WANTED, a Wool Sorter. - Adam Laybourn, Fort-streot. WANTED, a Man or smart Lad for the Kitchen.—Albert Hotel, Queen-street. ANTED, a first-class Sheet Iron and Zinc Worker for Taranaki. Nono but thorough good workmen need apply.— Apply to Messrs. T. and S. Morrin, Queen street. W" AN TED, a General Servant.— Apply to the Nottingham Castle Hotel, Abercrombie-street. W~" ANTED, two large Gum Trees cut ting down. The cutter to have trees for removal.—Mr. Bishop, Painter, NeAvmarket. WANTED, a Situation as Housekeeper by a middle-aged lady.—Apply N. 8., Star office. WANTED, a Night Porter. Eefe rences required.—Apply Star Hotel. WANTED, 2 Waiters for the Grand Stand To-morrow.—Apply Waitcmata Hotel. WANTED KNOWN, French Bar gains, consisting of Ladies Handsome Bows (not Beaux), and Men's and Children's Boots.—W. H. Dampier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson-street. ■ WANTED, a good all-round Composi tor for Gisborne—Apply to H. E. Webb, on Wednesday at 11 o'clock.at the Albert Hotel. inST EL-DAMPIER lias more of the V * « splendid 2/ Tea, and another lot of the 1/Spectacles; also Garter Elastic, /l per yard; other Elastic, 4 yards a penny; Peerless Gloss for polishing boots without brushing 1/ per bottle: lot of Children's Prunella Boots', damaged, If, 1/3. and 1/6; a lot of do, size 1, 2/6 per pair; No. 2 Childrenls White Sox, 3d; Black Satchels. 2/6; Courier Bags, 3/6; Poll Combs, /3; Rack Comb?, /3; Tooth Combs, /l; Shoe Brushes, 2/6 the set; Fingering Wool, /3_ perhank; Purple Berlin Wool, /3 per dozen ; large English Kits, /10; Leather Boot Laces. /2 per dozen; Girls' Hats, /6 andl/; beautiful lot of sham JeAvellery, cheap; Maltese Lace Collars, cheap; Flour, /1_ : Scrubbing Brushes, /9; Knives and Forks. /9 per pair; Cockscrews, /_-; Men's Superior Socks, /6; Girls' Stockings or Boys' Sox, 3 pair for 1/; Purses, /_; Looking Glasses, /6; &o, fee.—W. 11. Dampier. Victoria street, corner of Hobson-street. WANTED 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), 4d to 6d, worth 1/3.—W. Eyre, Ennis killen House, Victoria-street. ANTED 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, Avorkmanship, and low prices. ' Low rent, and personal manage ment-Wide public opinion. TTSJANTED KNOWN. Ladies' Silvered V? Necklaces, 1/ each; Ladies' Tortoise sh.dl Card Cases, 3/ and 3/6 each ; Ladies' Bag Purses, from /4; Handsomely CarA red Crosses, /6; Solitaires, Jet Earrings, and Bracelets, /6 per pair; Photo Cases, /6 each; Pocketbooks, /4 and /6 each : Heal Tortoiseshell Sets, 2/6 to 9/ the set; Ladies' Companions. 2/0 each; all the above are Avorth fully double the prices quoted : also. Large Handkerchiefs, three fori/; Gents' Braces, If; Boys' Braces, 9d per pair; Linen faced Cutis, /6 per dozen pairs; Collars, size 15.-, lb per box: Special Lines in Toys. &c, including Purses at /I each, for Christmas Eve.—Address : J. GREEN, No. 53, opposite Knight's, City Market. \\T ANTED ! WANTED ! WANTED ! H to sell, very cheap, 356 pairs of children's Side-spring Cashmere Boots, 3 to 5 size, only 1/6 per' pair; 6 size, only 1/9 ; 10 size, 3/11; 13 size 3,'G per pair. Be in' time; less than London cost. Robley's patent Auck land Aerated Flour. 1/1 per packet.—H Watts, Pitt-street. m.H E HOLIDAYS. J. WISEMAN has an excellent assortment of Goods, consisting of Ladies'and Gents' Saddlery, Whips, Spur?, &o, very suitable for Presents. rpEMPLAR BENEFIT SOCIETY The usual Monthly Meeting of the above Socierv "ill, in consequence of the Holidays, be POSTPONED until TUESDAY, the Bth Jan., at the usual time and place. R. JESSOP, Secretary.



• y§k^ FRIDAY, -TANUARY 4. '■ THE CLIPPER YA..CHT MAY MOON • Messrs. SAMUEL -COCHRANE & SOI TTS7ILL sell at tbe .Mart, Fort-street, o: T ¥ Friday next, 4th i 'nstant, at 12 o'clock, The well-known Clipper' Yaoht " May Moon, about 5 torfs, as sh;o lies in the Intake with, about 2 tone iro-n ballast, new sad. running gear. Sec, afcc, all in flrst-clas order. Tho above vtessel has been trul about 2 years. I _____ __ ,-KA. ~I7WR WANGAREI »^^^. J?. 8 I z^^&B&Szm ARGYLE Will leaA-s the Queen-street Wharf for Wan garei on WEDNESDAY, 2nd i January, at 1 p.m sharp. a. McGregor, Manager. ~mv _T r^-vOTRs:j.o^ _T(rwAr Hoc^^p!j. JE* WERA'(Hot Springs). *___M^^__? > The p.s. ' AMNE MILBANK ___________§ -_ iU i ea -. e on TUESDAY, at 11 a.m., returning on Wednesday, at 4 p.m. Return Tickets, 10s. | J. CASEY & SON. m I M E - '.T A*_i L E. ________a__e» £ 0 „ 'j[i aiiran g a? a9 fq.iiows :— Wednesday, 2nd January! Monday, 7th January Friday, 11th January Wednesday, 16th January , Monday. 2ist January Friday, 25th January Wednesday, 30th January ■jjM^^XCURSION TO THE HOT springs (waiwera). On Ne\v Year's Day, Ist January. The s.s. LADYBIRD Will an EXCURSION TO THE HOT SPRINGS, on Now Year's Dai.'., leaving Queen street Wharf at 1C a.m. (weather permitting). Return Tickets—Five Shillings. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. Agents. "'"-A* ! »•>■?.' ' *" ,iy; jt&wjmit AUCKLAND AND NEWCASTLE Also, KAIPARA RAILWAY. NEW YEAR EXCURSIONS. CHEAP FARES. Ordinary Single Fare Ticket issued from any Station, betAveen Saturday, 22nd December, and Wednesday, 2nd January inclusive will be Available for returning any day up to, and in cluding Thursday. 3rd January. NEW YEAR'S DAY, AND 2xr> JANUARY. Trains Avill run during greater portion of the day every tAventy minutes between Auckland and Ellerslie. Fares :- -Auckland, NcAvmarket, and One hunga to Ellers.ie —One Shilling, single or return, irrespective of class. Tickets, admitting to Course, can be had at Auckland, Newmarket, and Onehunga Stations. The ordinary Branch Time-table. Auckland and Onehunga is suspended. Auckland to Onehunga, departure—7.o a.m.. 9.30,10.20, 11.0, 11.40, 12.0 p.m., 1.0,1.20, 2.45, 3.0, 3.45. 5.5, 11.15 p.m. Onehunga to Auckland, departure—B.2s a.m., 10.50, 11.30, 12.0 p.m., 12.30, 1.20, 1.45, 3.0, 3.25, 4.15, 5.35, 7.0. No Goods. The afternoon Waikato Trains to Mercer, Hamilton, and intermediate stations, are sus pended, and both leave Auckland together at 6.15 p.m. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. STEWING MACHINES OF FIRST £_) QALITY AT LESS THAN COST. Having bought Messrs. E. Porter & Co.'s entire stock of Sewing Machines at a great reduction oft English cost, I will sell them at Prices never before heard of in Auckland, com prising Domestic and Manufacturing Machines of tho best makers. Each Machine guaranteed and kept in order 12 months free of charge.— Geo. W. Heslop, Engineer, The Fitting Shop, Victoria-street, a few doors above Quick's Stables. P E C I A L NOTICE. The business hitherto carried on by Messrs. G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter bo conducted by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). G. HOLDSHIP, Manager. "Kr~~"0 T I C i: All Claims against the Estate of the late George Crunmier are to be addressed to the Executor, and left at the Office of the under signed on or before the sth proximo. ROBT. ROSE, Shortland-3treet. 31st December, 1877. A UCKLAND CITY WEST. DR. WALLIS begs to intimate that he AAill .Address the Electors of City West in the Young Men's Christian Association Rooms, on WE DNESDAY.the 2nd January, at 7-30 p.m. ANTED KNOWN, every description of New and Second-hand Clothing. Jewellery, Watches. Platedware, and eA'ery description of merchandise, bought or sold, at tho 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. ANKRUPT ESTATE OF M. NICCOL AND J. T. HENDRY, FINAL NOTICE. All ACCOUNTS due to the above Estate re maining Unpaid on SATURDAY, the sth January next, will be sued for without further notice. J. E. POUNDS, Creditors' Trustee. Auckland, 28th December, 1877. QPECI ALTY. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN WINE, in excellent condition, 6d. per tumbler; in pints bottles, 183. per dozen. Highly recommended for Invalids. ALBERT HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. £\ S. REWARD. —Lost, from Devon 's V port, a Flat-bottomed Dingy, painted green.—The finder Avill receive the above re ward by returning the boat to A. T. Patterson North Shore. , . __ mO BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to noon on SATURDAY, the sth of January, for the Erec tion of a Building at Mount St. John. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, . Architect. npTo B U I L DER S. Tenders will be received up to noon on SATURDAY, the sth of January, for Altera tions and Additions to Premises in Shortland street. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. "VTEW GOLDEN PAH GOLD MINING ±% ■ COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that the Directors have this day made a Call (the fourth) of Sixpence per. Share, on the Capital of the Company, pay ■ able to-the Maria ger, at the. Registered Office o '•-he Company, No. 11, Insurance Buildings Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, the 9th day of January, 1878. JOHN R. RANDERSON, Manager. Auckland, 21st December, 1577.. Tj OST, this week, a Coloured Parrot. — JLJ The finder will be"rewarded upon leaA'ing it at the Star office. LOST, a Black Bag.—Reward ss. Return Book Depot. Shortland-street. "I^OUND, at Cape ColviUe, a Firewood JL' Punt.—Apply Jaarger and Parker, Free mu n'sßav. , UCKLAND SCOTTISH Volunteers. The members of the Company are requested ro parade at tire Fire-bell, at the r'oor ox Grev street, TO-NIGHT, at half-past 11 o'clock, in Full Dress Uniform, Avithout arms and accoutre ments. '■. j,- A full attendance is requested. JOHN MOWBRAY, Captain.



FOR SALE, a large Allolment in Chapel-street.—Samuel Cochrane & Son. "VTORTH SHORE.—Excellent 10-roomed J3I Villa on the Bathing Beach to Let: also, four DAvelling-houses in the best positions in the district.—O. Mays. Post-office Store. ftOA CASH. Balance at 10s. per Aveek.— r o&*?\/ Comfortable Cottage close to the Rail -1 • way Station.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. S ft"l Ato £1000 LENT, on Building Society cW-tx/ principles or on any terms to suit n borrowers.—C. Williamson. Estate Agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. ," i_»l ss. PEP FOOT. 15 minutes Avalk froni 5, _*JL Queen-street, a feAV Choice Allotments, 3, fully planted Avith fruit and ornamental trees, is Terms, £10 cash; balance can remain on mort t gage.» S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. _ "I f_S. PER FOOT, at Ponsonby, tAVO Capita _-_» Building Allotments, measuring SO x 100 '* for Sale at 15s. per foot.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. . _j_* £_/"_ CASH, Balance at 15s. per Aveek.—ln cVt'vf a leading street, 15 minutes Aval), from Queen-street, a Large Building containing ten rooms, admirably adapted for a Boarding ' house. For Sale at the low price of £420.—5. Vaile, House and Land Agent. Shortland-street. TO BE LET. in St. Mary's Road, Ponsonby, a comfortable six-roomed " House, near the sea, with eA^ery comrenience and in good order; AA'ith garden and fruit and ornamental trees; gas and Avater laid on.— !' Apply at once to W. L. Mitchell, 66, Queen- L street. 1"~0"i ACRE FARM, 17 miles from £l> JL Auckland. Good orchard, 10 acres • in grass and crops, comfortable house of four rooms, plenty of wood and water; large run ad joining. Price, £270.—5. Vaile, Land As;ent, 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. O LET OR FOR SALE, a pretty 5-roomed Cottage, nearly new, in Hackef street, Ponsonby, near Shelly Beach.—Apply B. Tanner, corner Shortland-street. TO LET, the Residence of Sir George Arney, at Remuera, lately occupied by E. Comiskey, Esq., comprising twelve rooms and offices complete, together Avith ten acres of Land tastefully laid out.Q j Apply to W. AITKEN, Land Agent. TO LET, at Mount St. John, the Villa Residence lately occupied by Judge Gillies.—Apply at United Service Hotel, Queen street. TO LET, spacious and convenient Offices with office fittings, fire-proof strong-room large dry cellarage, and good supply of water suitable either for the law, wine, or genera mercantile business.—Apply to W. Aitken. FOR SALE, a Handsome Wagonette with pole, shafts, lanipat, and all complete, recently brought out from England, or Avould exchange for a strong Buggy.—Apply Crowtker's Stables, Wellesley-street East. £QOK -NEWLY-ERECTED House of ibr&<tP. 6 rooms, A _ery neatly and con- A-eniently fitted up. Allotment. 40 x 102 feet ; excellent vieAV, both back and front. Terms very easy.—S. Vaile, Land Agent Shortland street. FOR SALE, one 4-roomed House, wit h scullery (nearly neAv), Avith 3 Allotments, each 50ft. Avide and 200 ft. deep, situated in Brighton Road, Parnell.—Enquire of George Smith, Carrier. Brighton Road, Parnell. : _i?Q_yP_.«—A neat and pretty Cottage c^_V ~y _ QjP of 5 rooms, with large freehold allotment, pleasantly situated on the Great North Road. Price, including Venetian blinds, curtains, poks, book-case. Sec (all new), £275.— S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland ts TO LET, the Offices at present in occu pation of Mr. Mackechnie, Solicitor, Shortland-street. Possession on Ist January. —Apply to Brown. Campbell & Co. TO LET, close to NeAV Slaughterhouse, Western Springs. Two Paddocks on the Surrey Hills Estate, containing 24 and 26 acres respectively. They are securely Fenced, and there is a running stream of water on the property.—Apply to Robert Rose, Shortland street. TO LET, an eight-roomed House, corner Cook and Nelson-streets,—C. Overton. TO LET, a four-roomed House in Union street, with porch; Avater laid on and a gaod yard.—Enquire second house above the new Church, Union street. O LET, a small four-roomed Cottage ; small family preferred.—Apply at "the Grocery, corner of EdAvard street. BOARD and Residence. — Beautiful situation, about 2 miles from town, bath, and every convenience, no children, 'bus, stable, paddock, trap, &c—"Alpha," Post-office. YOUNG Man desires Board, or partial Board and Residence in a respectable family, town or snburbs.—Address, with terms, &c, "Fritz," Star Office. 8 TON YACHT for £20— J. W. Carr and Son. O PHOTOGRAPHERS.—Partnership Wanted. State terms and particulars in full to Z., Po3t Office, Auckland. VISITORS TO AUCKLAND. Turkish Baths Open To-morrow. "T^OTICE.— The Fitting Shop, : Sewing _Ll Machine Agency, is Removed to Vic toria-street, a few doors above Quick's Stables. /CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. From to-day until NeAV Year's Day, every Child purchasing Two Pair of White Cotton Hose, Avill receive a Christmas Present. F. TOMLINSON, Draper, Parnell. TTTILECTION OF COUNCILLOR. In pursuance of the "Municipal Corporations" and " Regulation of Local Elections Acts, 1876," I, Henry Ridings, Returning Officer of the City of Auckland, do hereby give notice that an Election will be held on TUESDAY, the 15th January next, for the return of a duly qualified person as Councillor of the said City, vice Henry Brett, Esq., elected Mayor. Candidates -will be require to be Nominated on or before FRIDAY, January 4th. Any person desirous of Nominating a Candi date must deliver, at the Council Officers, before noon of the day above stated, a Nomination Paper, signed by the person named thereon as Candidate, and two persons duly qualified to A'ote at the^said Election, Nomination Papers can be procured on application at the Office of the Towiif Clerk. * t HENRY RIDINGS, Returning Officer for City of Auckland. City Council Offices, December 20,1877. "OQARD 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 Avill be duly notified in one or more neAVspaper. The Elections need not take place Avithin the month of January as heretofore. Present Committees and Commissioners hold office " til the election of their successors. A copy • the Act Avill be forwarded to each Comr cc as soon as a supply is received from Weill, .-ton. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. TVrUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS ACT, __¥___ 1576, REGULATION OF LOCAL elections act, 1876. Borough of Onehunga. .election of councillor. , The following Persons have been duly Nomi nated for the Office of Councillor :— George Broadfoot Peter Clark Alexander Wkyte As the rumber of Persons Nominated (3) ex • ceeds the number to be Elected (1), a Poll Avill be taken at the Court-house. Onehunga, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. on THURSDAY, the 10th January, IS7B. WILLIAM G. P. O'C aLLAGHAN. Returning Officer. Onehunga, December 29,157.7. XNDIAN FAMINE RELIEF FUND. The LIST IS NOW CLOSED. Persons having Money and Lists in t^e'r possession will obligs. by returning to ail Sub.-eribers tho sum given to them, getting them to initial the List in e_ch case. . Any Siil>s-:-riptions AA'.hich cannot bo returned, together with all List-;, suouidbe sent to His Worship the Mayor. - ' F. G. EWINGTON, li-. u. Sec.



I _New __Tear's Presents ii' TEN PER CENT DISCOUNT. HERBERT H. SMITH, AUCKLAND IRON WORKS, Durham-street West, Next to Hunter and Nolan's Sale-yards. GREAT REDUCTION. U3_ H. H. S. has Reduced his IMPROVED PATENT PORTABLE SMOKE CONSUMING OVENS, 10 per cent. There are over 3000 of these Ovens noAV in use, some over 6 years, and all have given entire satisfaction. Several per sons have bought a second one, having had the first one in use nearly six years, and they are quite satisfied with the Avear they have given Avhich proves itself by their buying a second one, and they Avill haA - no other kind, as they are portable, ele_nly, and economical, and will repay themselves in a feAV months by the little fire they use. Price, from 255. upwards. Also, His 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. over3,ooo in use. IMPROVED PATENT COTTAGE STOVES, For Wood Or Coal. Improved Patent CHIMNEY TOPS, guaranteed to Cure Smoky Chimnies. ImproAxd Wrought Iron SHIP'S STOVES, over 500 in use. Illustrated Price Catalogues and Circulars FREE GRATIS. *»* H. H. S. has taken First Prize for Seven Years consecutively. ryrAHUHU PUBLIC LIBRARY. Subscriptions, 2s 6d per quarter, payable in advance. Quarter Days:—January Ist, April Ist, and October Ist. |G. E. WHITMORE, Secretary. i ; ' f4_& i LOYAL FOUNTAIN OF FRIEND SHIP LODGE, 329J, 1.0.0. F., M.U., A.D. In consequence 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. ' . _ UCKLAND ENGINEER J--L VOLUNTEERS. _-_- ANNUAL PICNIC, -*& By the kind permission of Major Green, the abOA-e PICNIC Avill bs held at MOTUIHI on January Ist, 1878. The Steamer will leaA-e 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 S o'clock a.m. sharp. Uniform: Undress, Avith waist and cross belts, also cap and covers. E. DAWSON, Secretary. AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED). The price of Coke is now 20s per ton, at the Works, for Cash; or, if so agreed, Monthly Accounts at 255, with 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. rgewfcg /I HEAP TOMBSTONES. CHEAP IRON TOMB-RAILS. TAIT BROS., MARBLE, STONE, AND TOMB RAIL WORKS, Lome-street, Auckland Designs and Prices sent post free. All Avork guaranteed. ' Give us a call before purchasing elsewhere. A UCKLAND ROYAL ARTILLERY. ANNUAL -piCNIC. THE ANNUAL PICNIC WILL BE HELD OX NEW YEAR'S DAY,I ON THE ISLAND OF MOTU TAPU, (By kind permission of J. Reed, Esq.) The Battery and Band will assemble at the Grey-street i unction at 8.15 a.m. The p.s. Enterprise leaves the Wharf at nine a.m. TlCKETS:—Gentlemen, 55.; Ladies, 2s. 6d. E. HEIGH WAY/, Hon. Sec. S.COTTISH BAND PICNIC TO BE HELD AT WOODSIDE, ox 2nd JANUARY. Steamer to leave the Wharf at 9.30 a.m. Double Tickets, 45.; Single, 2s. 6d. Quadrille Party in the eA'ening, at Catholic Institute. Tickets may be obtained from any member of the Band. . * O TEAM TO THE WADE S^SSs k3 and puhoi. The s.s. LILY, Captain R. Smith, will leave as under :— From Auckland— From Wade- Tuesday, Ist, 2 a.m. Wednesday, 2nd, 6 p.m. Thursday, 3rd, 3 p.m. Friday, 4th, 7 p.m. From Auckland— From Puhoi— Saturday, 2 p.m. Monday, 6 a.m. Fares, 45.; Cargo, 10s. For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY & SON. O W I S S T> A Z A A R. A. GROSSMAN Begs to intimate to the public that he has on vieAV, Ex Otaki, A Large Assortment of SWISS 'FANCY GOODS, CARVED IN WOOD, Consisting of FRAMES, BRACKETS, JEWEL BOXES, VASES, BOOKRACKS, And other articles too numerous to mention, ALL HIGHLY RECOMMENDED For CHRIST-lAS, BIRTHDAY AND AVEDDING PRESENTS. As the time is limited, visitors are requested to make an early appearance. _-T INSPECTION INVITED.* Note the Address- Next to Hemus and Hanna. Photographers Upper Queen-street. . AUCKLAND PERMANENT CO OPERATIVE BUILDING AND i INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93, Queen-street. i LOANS granted upon approved securities of I Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 j to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable j in instalments, at the following rates for every | £100 borrowed:— Repayments extend-jp W oplt Total amount ingoA-r | rer vveeK- Repayable. s. d. „ 3. d. I 4 years 12 6 130 0 0 6 years 9 2 143 9 2 S years ...... 7 6 153 7 6 lOyeara .. ..' .. 6 3 162 IS 3 | DEPOSITS received 3 repayable at seven.days ] notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per i cent, per anryim. ' JOHN BATGER, j |%J OTI C E O F R E M O V A L. WILLIAMS & CO. beg to inform their friends ; and ih_ public generally that they have RE i MOVED from No. 1, Fort-street, to the Premises j next Custom-street Hotel, Fort-street, Avt.-r-ro ! they will be pleased to receive. orders as usual j for Sails. Tents, Tarpaulihes Rick and Van j vers, &c..