SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

i This Afternoon, 1.19 HIGH WATER—J rjo^orrow Morning, 2.29 SUN SET.—This Evening. 7.17 SUN RISK.—To-morrow Mornins:. ♦•*» MOON'S AGE.—New Moon, 4th, I.J- a.m.

ARRIVALS.

Atlantic, schooner, from Fort onaimen, Hinemoa, Government-steamer, Fairchild, from Geelong aUp.s., Keane, from Hokianga (at Onehunga) „ „ Golden Isle schooner, from Russell

DEPARTURES.

Wanaka, 5.8., for Tauranga and the Soutn (ban Francisco mail) , Citr of New York, R.M.s.. Cobb, for Sydney Kon-ona, s.s., Sellers; for Mercury Bay ana Tauranga Hinemoa, s.s.,'Fail-child, for the Thames

IMPORTS.

Per Iron Queen, from London :— 2 bales carpets, 1 bale rugs and cretones, lease floorcloth, 3 cases linoleum, 1 bale curled hair. J cask sine. 4-packages poh" hing materials and twine,"l bale bed-tick, 1 bale feathers. 1 case feather pillows, 1 case screws, 1 case hair seat ing and reps, 5 cases iron bedsteads.—T. and H. Cooke.

Per City of New York :— 1 cases American brooms.—H. B. Morton,

Per Iron Queen :— . 10 oases Keiller's confectioners, 2 doKeillers jujubes, 1 tank Eleme raisins, 300 bags W, and W. salt, 50 boxes paraffin candles, 3 cases brown Windsor soap, 20 do. B. and B. 250 vestas, 5 do. homeo. cocoa, 20 do. Colman's assorted mustards. 20 do. A. S. milk, 10 do. O. an "I B. pickles, 20 c;isks currants. 8 bales paper bags (assorted sizes), 20 cases B. and P. cornflour, 5 do tart acid, 2 do. cream of tartar, 2 do. patent barley, 21 do. lobsters. 25 do. bottled salt, 10 do. bottled fruits. 10 do. Alberta i-sardines. 20 do. Morton s pickles.—H. B. Morton. 1 case blk alpacas and cords, 1 bale medium and heavy flanne!s, 1 case new shade lustres, 1 do. white shirts and hosiery, 1 do. gloves and scarfs.—J. M. McLachlan. Per Transit ann Atlantic from the Sonth :— 220 sacks and 130 bags flour, 100 sack sharps,— T. H. Hall & Co.

Per City of New York: 21 cases sewing machines. —Winks and Hail, importers.

The R.M.s. City of New York sailed for Sydney at [m early hour this morning. Pas sengers: Messrs. F. A, Solomons, KTingcude, .'i.nd Gib-on, and original passengers from San Francisco. The Government steamer Hinemoa arrived in harbour from the Kawa.u yesterday evening. Passengers: Sir George Grey, X.C.8.. Mr J. C. Brown, M.H.R., Mr and Mrs Seymour George. The Hinemoa left for the Thames to-day with the same passengers. The s.s. Rowena sailed for Tauranga yester day afternoon, with several passengers.

The schooner Atlantic has arrived with a quantity of breadstuff's from Dunedin.1! The Golden Isle brings a cargo of coal from Russell. Messrs Shaw, Savill and Cc.'s barque Chile, Captain W»rd. which sailed from London on November sth for this port, has on bon-d the following passengers :—Saloon : H. Goo.wyn, Mrs Goodwyn, Herbert Boys, MrsLawrie. John R, Urwick, 'Mr Sherratt, and Mrs Laura Harris. Second cabin: Edgar Judson, Emma Judson, ■Cdgar F. Judson, C. W. Osborne, and Edward T^sdaile. Steerage: Henry Lawrence, William Watson, George Gunson, Thomas Cair.es. Henry Barker. James Symons, William Smith, Mary Smith. Maria Smith. r^Tlie barque Chascha, under charter to the New Zealand Shipping Co., sailed from London for Auckland on the 4th November. The Com pany's next vessels for Auckland are the barque Sea-Toller, Captain Mossop, to sail Nov. 17, and the Lord of the Isles, to sail sth Dec. Messrr Shaw. Savill, and Co.'s next vessel following the Chile is to be the barque Lencadia, S9G tons,"to sail about the middle of November. The following is the passenger list of the barque Iron Queen :—Second Cabin—W. H. W. Nicholls, Georg« With; Leonard Turner, C. Nield, and William Henry Allen. Steerage— William Walkar, Mrs Walker, Samuel Walkar, He^rr Walker. G. H. Pye, Mas M. Pye, Walter Pye, "Walter Friend, Lavina Lines, Thomas Armstrong, Sara'n Armstrong, Thomas S. Arm strong, Leonard J. Armstrong, Angelina Arm j;vong, Agnes Armstrong, Sarah S. King. Henry Lyman, Sophia Lyman, AliceLyman, Benjamin and Harry Lyman. Ths s.s. Wanaka left for Tauranga and the South yesterday evening. Passengers :Mr and Mrs J. A. Barber, Mrs and Miss Maunsell, Mesdames Wilson, Hampshire ; Misses Stot hard, Johnson, Forbes, White (2); Messrs. MoCure, Vesper, Neale, Chaplin, Home, Mac donald, Young, Campbell. Shepherd, Christie, Murphy, Frater (2), Rawdon, Gould (2), Mains, Worthington, Brown, Cucksey, Stack, Banks, Ives, DeNorvelle, and 13 eteerage. Ths s.s. Rotomahana resumes her trips to the Thames at 9 o'clock on Monday morning.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close as Under :2 For Thames, this day, at 1.30 p.m.; and on Monday next, at S a.m., 10.30 a.m., and 7 p.m. For Coromandel, per Argyle, on Monday next, at 11-30 a.m. r For Wanganui, per St. Kilda, on Monday next, For Russell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Mon gomii, per lona, on Monday next, at a p.m. For Taranaki and Southern Provinces, per Taranaki, on Monday next, at 7 p.m. For Waiwera, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana, per \nnio Milbank, on Monday next, at, 7 p.m. For Waugarei Heads, Waipu, Wangorei, and Mangrpai, per Argyle, on Monday next, at 7 For Whitiangi, Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Rowena, on Wednesday next, at i p.m. For Tauranga, Gisborne, 'Napier, and Southern Provinces, on Thursday next, at 3 p.m. Per s.s. Wellingto3:,,on Tuesday, Bth instant, as follows:— , For India, China, Mediterranean Ports, anu Continent of Europe, at 7 a.m. For Taranaki, Southern Provinces, Aus tralian Colonies, and United Kingdom, via Suez and Southampton (for letters specially so addressed), at 8 a.m. . ~ . 3 , For United Kingdom, via Bnndisi. and late letters for Southern Provinces and Melbourne at 8.20 a.m. For newspapers, at G a.m. For money orders aud registered letters, the previous evening, at 1 p.m. Per s.s. Australia, on Tuesday, Bth January, 1878, as follows:- For Sandwich I«lands, United States ot America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 3 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent; or Europe, at 3 p.m. For money orders, registered letters, ana newspapers, at 1.30 p.m. Late letters, bearing an extra fee ot bd, in addition to the postage, will be received by the mail agent on board toe steamer up to the time of sailing. N.B.—Tuesday, Ist January, being a postal holiday, the mails usually despatched on that day will be closed on the previous e-ening, at ' " !KU> g# Bi BIBS, Chief Postmaster.

BIRTH.

YEOMAN.—On the 27th December, at hor residence, North Shore, the wife of 11. H. Yeoman of a daughter.

BREBNER.—On the 28th December, at Pon sonby, Mrs. John Brebner, of Warkworth, of a daughter.

BOSWELL.—On December 27, at her residence, Clarence-street, Ponsonby, the wife of William Boswell, of a daughter.

MARRIAGE.

NEW—LOWER.—On the 21th December, at St. Paul's Church, Auckland, by the Rev. C. M. Nelson, Frederick A. Now, aeoond son of the late Rev. Chas. New, of Penzance, Cornwall, to Hellen Lower, fourth daughter of Isaac Lower, Esq., Falmouth.

OGILVIE—COOPER.—On the 27th December, at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. A. W. Webb, Alexander Neil, eldest son of Mr. John Ogilvxe, to Jane Bugly, youngest daughter of Mr. Theophilus Cooper, both of this city.

DINNI3ON—-DAVIS.—On the 25th December, 1877, at Remuera, by the Rev. G. B. Munro, John Dicnison, jun., to Caroline Davis.— Homo papers please copy.

The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED "The Evening News." "The Morning News," and "The Echo."

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1877.

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The restoration of the Port Darwin line brings another batch of cable messages. The news generally confirms prior intelli gence concerning the relative positions and future intentions of the contending armies in Turkey. The fortresses of the Quadri lateral, having been garrisoned, and probably provisioned, the Ottoman army is evacuating Bulgaria with the utmost despatch/ aucl concentrating upon Adrianople. The western defence, at one time in contemplation, has apparently been abandoned, the forces holding Sophia retiring, it is stated, on the approach of General Goarka. The army thus con centrated on the main line of route to Con stantinople will be a formidable one, with admirable means of supply by railway to Constantinople and Aenos. The strength of the Russian force, on the other haud, will necessarily be dissipated by detachments requisite to hold the Quadril ateral, and defend a long line of communi cations. The Czarowitch has already taken advantage of. the evacuation of Bulgaria, and has cut the line of communication between Varna and Rustchuk. The distance covered by tiie Russian dis positions is now very Avide, and hence, doubtless, the anxiety of Russia to secure Servian assistance, even at the cost of a heavy subsidy. We have no con firmation of the rumoured purchase of the Turkish fleet by England, and that may, we think, be dismissed as a mere sanard or "feeler." News by the San Francisco mail yesterday,- conveys the most positive expressions from the leading members of the British Cabinet against intervention, Sir Stafford Northcote going so far as to concur in the declaration of Carlyle that Russia's advance in Central Asia is a gain to England, by bringing into something like order the wild tribes of that

ontinent. It is, however, more than pro bable that the overthrow of the new Turkish, defence and an advance of the Muscovite armies upon Constantinople would bring about a strong revulsion of feeling, and precipitate intervention, if not the actual participation of Great Britain in the Avar. But, for the present, it is most unlikely that England will step in to save Turkey from anything but the extreme consequences of its' obstinacy and misrule.

For the purpose of enablingour employes to participate in the New Year festivities, the Evening Star will not be published on Tuesday next. Advertisements referring to that or the following day should there fore be sent in time for Monday's paper.

Attention is drawn to to the fact notified by advertisement that the dust carts go round on Mondaj instead of Tuesday. New Year's Day.

Memlers are reminded that the usual fortnightly meeting of Court Zealandia, A.O.F. (postponed from Wednesday, 26th), will be held in the Court-room, V.M.C.A., this (Saturday) evening at eight o'clock. The installation of the officers of Lodge United Service took place last evening, at the Masonic Hotel, Princes-street, in the presence of a number of members and visit ing brethren. Brother Eedfern having opened and raised the lodge, Brother Francis Roycroft was installed and invested as W.M. by Brother P.M. Burns. The following officers were afterwards installed by Brother Roycroft, the new W.M. :— Brother J. Goodacre, S.W. ; Brother W.J. Suiter, J.W.; Brother P.M. Batt, treasurer; Brother P.M. Burns, secretary; Brother B. Holmes, S.D. ; Brother D. Hamilton, J.D. ; Brothers Melton and Sutherland, stewards. At the conclusion of the business the brethren retired to the dining room, where a sumptuous repast had been prepared by the host. The remainder of the evening was passed m conviviality. A large number of toasts were proposed, including "The Queen and the Craft," " The three Grand Lodges of England, Ireland, and Scotland." " Tiie Provincial and District Grand Lodges,|| "Thehealth of the newly-installed W.M., " The retiring W.M., Bro. liedfem," '• The Installing Officer, Bro. Burns," "The newly-invested officers," " The sister Lodges," "The Host and Hostess," and "The Press." During the evening songs were sung by the Misses Hood (2), the eldest one presiding at the piano. Professor Hennickie and Madame Stella interested a number of visitors at the Albert Hall, Darby-street, last evening, with their very clever performances in magic and figure. The performances will be repeated this evening, including "The Arabian Box Mystery " and the distribu tion of gifts. Clifford's "Mirror of the World was again exhibited to a considerable audience, with pleasing satisfaction. The section of views last night, and which were briefly but sufficiently explained, was the first half of a tour in Scotland, embracing scenes in connection with the life and writings of Sir Walter Scott, such as Melrose Abbey, Abbotsford, Holyrood Chapel and Palace, and other places of historical interest. This evening will be devoted to well-known pictures of London, and reflections of statuary from the leading galleries of Europe. Particulars of Sunday services will be found on our third page. The people's service at the Theatre at the usual hour of eight o'clock. Rev. W. N. de L. Willis will be presented with a farewell address after evening service at St. Sepulchre's Church, in recognition of his three years' ministerial work in the parish, previously to his leaving for Cambridge, to the chaige of which he has been appointed. We notice also that Rev. S. Edger will deliver a discourse in the evening, at Lome-street;, on the close of the year. Nomination? for the Papakura Handicap and Hurdle Race will be received until the settling up night of the Auckland Summer Meeting. That grim thoronghfare known as Chancery Lane, as popular for lishhawkers as its London namesake is popular for lawyers, has been in a state of fermen tation during the week. Nearly twenty persons from that congenial thoroughfare have been convicted of drunkenness and disorderly conduct within the last few days ; and, strange to say, most of them paid their fines; for, as Miss D yesterday exclaimed, "It won't do to go to chokey before our Christmas spree is out." There has been a good deal of swearing and squaring in the lane, and a few black eyes appear in evidence that blows in some instances have been struck. One young person, Ellen said her's was the "scoria rash," meaning she had a downer on the pavement or somewhere else. The stores of the lane have been closely shuttered, whilst rough snatches of song, unpolished dialogues, swearing and squaring, have formed the shadowy farces within. 'The females have been running about, in Seven Dials' fashion, with bruised heads and shoeless, with spoutless jugs, noseless bottles, and tin cans, in search of liquid consolation. The scenes in the lane were grotesque and humiliating. A petition, the prayer of which concerns a subject of local importance, is lying for signature at Mr Foley's, grocer, corner of Hobson and Victoria-streets. It is addressed from the ratepayers of Hobson-street to the City Council, and prays the Council to extend the cutting down of Hobson-street, from Wyndham-street, at which the present contract stops, to Victoria-street. Unless the Corporation are admirers of the system of doing things by halves, they will see the propriety of assenting to this reasonable" request. If the incline were carried from the beach to Victoria-street the gradient would be perfectly practicable, which it would not be if it Avent out at Wyndham street. We understand that the Council are in favour of the proposed extension, but they decline to carry it out unless they are guaranteed against claims for com pensation. Under these circumstances the prayer of the petition is likely to be granted; for not only have the greater number of the property-holders signified their willingness to forego such claimsjbut one or two have actually promised to contribute towards the carrying out of the work. The petition is already signed by nearly all the influential residents Avithin tbe bounds affected by the projected improvement. There is one very good argument in favour of the job being made a complete one at once, and that is that if it is kept over until the reclamations on the foreshore are finished there will be great difficulty in disposing of the ex cavated soil.

The Manager of the Old Men's Refuge desires to thank Mr Dornwell for 121bs of sausages, Mrs Lovctt for a ham, fowls, &c, Masoii Bros, for strawberries, and Mr Min netti for 501bs of cake for the old women ; and he is happy to say that they spent a very comfortable Christmas.

At an extraordinary meeting of the Oue hunga Borough Council on Thursday even ing, it was agreed, on the motion of the Mayor, "That the whole Council be a committee when necessary for any purpose ; three to form a quorum." Application was ordered to be made to the Auckland Gas Company to extend their mains to One hunga. ' Agvote of thanks was passed to Mr G. M. O'Rorke for the manner in which he had attended to the interest of the Borough during the last session of Parliament.

Some excitementwas caused in Wellesley street east this afternoon, owing to the bursting of a fire plug opposite Ciowther's stables. The water was forced to a great height, and the buildings adjoining were almost deluged, with water. A crowd of persons assembled to witness the sight, but the tnrncock soon arrived, and repaired the breakage.

The cheapest watches and gold Albert chains in the city, the balance of Mr Sykcs' stock, are on sale privately at CochraueandSons',auctioneers, Fort-street. Must be sold, rare bargains for New Year's gifts.—[Advt.]

As the valuation roll will be made up on the 15th January, 1878, we would draw the attention of business firms to the following clause of the Rating Act, 1876 :—Clause 10. Any bank, joint stock or other company, firm, co-partners, or joint tenants, occupy ing any property, may, by a notice in writing, delivered to the valuer before the valuation list is made up, nominate some member or officer of such bank, company, or firm, or any one of such co-partners or joint tenants, who shall be deemed to be und shall be entered m the valuation list as the occupier of such property. In default of such nomination, the manager of such bank or company, or the person whose name is ordinarily used as the first or lead name in such firm, co-partnership, or tenancy, shall be deemed to be and shall hi so entered as occupier. But any pro csedings for the recovery of rates may not withstanding be taken either against such bank, company, or firm, or against such nominal occupier, as the local body thinks fit.

In our last night's report of the railway collision the guard of the goods train was mentioned as Mr}Hill,fwhereas it was Mr T. Mills. There is nothing new learned res pecting the cause of the mishap. Furthei information bears out the correctness of one statement. We learn that the line is again in first-class order, and that under the very able superintendance of Mr Elliott the engines will as quick as possible be repaired. To-day a special brought down the delapi dated wagons from Huntlcy. Since the accident the most careful attention has been bestowed by Mr Clark, traffic manager, on the necessary arrangement for keeping up the traffic, and through his skilful supervision no inconvenience whatever has been experienced by the public. WMle'again touching on railwayjmatters we may throw out a suggestion respecting the giving of regular holidays to officials in order to'break the monotony of their lives, freshen them upjjjfor still more earnest and vigilant service, and enable them to feel they are treated like the rest of mankind. At present we believe that the station master, guards and other officials have (no doubt unintentionally) been harshly dealt with. Four or five years constant work without jja single day's diversion or rest, is calculated to enervate and dispirit the best of men, on the well known principle ' ' That all work and no play makex Jack a dull boy."jit is not here suggestecl'that this want of relaxation has already depreciated the value of the excellent and trustworthy officials employed, bat every liberal minded citizen will be pleased to hear of a few days holiday eve. y six months being granted to the hard worked men oil the railway. This can surely be granted without interfering with the running of trains, as the holiday could be granted in turns to the men as they could best be spared, as is done on lines in the old country, and we think the desirability of granting such a request is so well-known by the authorities' as only to require the ask in a proper manner and it would at once be acceded to.

SERVICE OF SONG AT ST. PAUL'S.

A service of soncr for the season of Christmas was hold last evening in St. Paul's cathedral church by the choir of the Sunday school, as sisted by the teachers and a few members of the church choir. The service was well attended. Bishop Cowie and MrsCowie were also present. Before the service opened Rev. C. M. Nelson explained that this was the first service of the kind that had been given in St. Paul's. Miss Beale then saug the alto solo "Behold ! a virgin" in a pleasing and correct manner. The service it a collection of passages judiciously arranged from the early chapters of the gospels of St Matthew and St, Luke, setting forth the birth and childhood of the Saviour to the period when he appeared in the temple and returned to Nazareth. The service was opened by the reading of the collect for the second Sunday in Advent, followed by an instrumental solo. "Oh thou that tellest," by Mr J. A. Beale. The biographical passages were appropriately read by Rev Air Nelson, interspersed with the illustrative carols, and the song of Simoon, who had long waited for the consolation of Israel. The pastoral sym phony was perfo"mcd by the organist, and the whole closed with the benediction and "Carol, carol, Christian"." The church was neatly decorated with emblems of Christmas, aopropri ato texts, and the "Star in the East," the work of a lady, effectively displayed over the com munion table. The service throughout was beautiful and impressive, and the youthful choir acquitted themselves in a very commend able manner.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before It. C. Barstow, Esq., R.M.J A STOW-AWAY. John Clark was charged with being drunk and disorderly last night in Albert-street. Prisoner said he believed he was drunk ; he had been drinking freely. The prisoner, itappeared, -was a stow-away in the mail boat, and having got on shore, he got drunk, and went to the Foresters' Anns, where he put himself in a fighting attitude. He was got to the station with much difficulty. Fined 20s, or 4S hours. " FRAILTY, THY NAME IS WOMAN." Mary Storey, a young person of wayward habits, was again brought up on a charge of stealing Joseph I tycroft's flannel shirt, and trousers, value 20s. Prisoner said she was really not guilty ; she had a bottle of extra double, and there was something in it which effected her head. Mr Rycroft was not willing to press the charge, as he had recovered his shirt and trousers. Prisoner asked his Worship to let her oti, and she would go to Waiuku, where a situ ation was open to her. His Worship said as the charge was not pressed against her, he would allow her to be discharged. He hoped, however, that she would alter her diunken course of life, or something terrible would happen to her.

MR VESEY STEWART IN IRELAND.

Mr George Vksey Stewart has pub lished in a pamphlet of about 130 pages " Notes ou the Origin and Prospects of the Stewart. Special Settlement, Kati-Kati, New Zealand, and on New Zealand as a Field' of ttmkration." The " Noithern Whig" lAJkOjfelsays: The many general advantage ftfeented by New Zealand as a field of emigration have enabled Mr Stewart to produce a book which may be advan tageously perused. That he had both the ability and opportunity for the efficient discharge of the literary labour he under took Mr Stewart abundantly shows. * * * * Mr Stewart has now arrived in Ireland for the purpose of organising another settle ment; and he has published this book with two objects—one to command New Zealand as a field for such emigrants as would be benefited by emigration, and the other to make an appeal to the people of England and Scotland for money wherewith to erect churches on the settlement, as there are none yet pro vided. Owing to recent circumstances, he says he cannot expect much assistance from Ireland, and therefore it;ia that he applies to Scotch and English friends. The settlers are members of the Episcopal and Presbyterian Churches, and have no places of worship. The proceeds of this pamphlet are also to be devoted to the Church Fund, and it is announced that accounts have been opened for the purpose at the National Bank of New Zealand, Lombard-street, London, and other places. Mr Stewart has handed to the Bishop of Auckland 50 acresinfee as a small permanent endowment towardsthe clergyman of anEpiscopal church. Pie has also given a suitable free site for a Presbyterian church for the Rev John Marks, formerly of Belfast, and undertakes to supplement the total of any subscriptions that may be received by a private donation of at least 15 per cent. Fanning, market in"-, and education are the subjects of other chapters. There is also a sketch of tLe native races, including the Maoris."

MR STEPHEN MASSET.

The English and American press are enthusi astic about the entertainments of this celebrated composer, reader, and elocutionist, who arrived in Auckland from San Francisco per City of New York steamer, and we welcome him cordially to New Zealand. The following notice from an English journal will give an idea of the pleasing varioty of his drawing-room soiree. "Southampton Polytechnic Institution.—Oh Wednesday evening Mr Stephen Massett, better known under the literary alias of "Colonel Jeems Pipes." gave one of his rnonotogue enter tainments, for which he has attained wide spread celebrity on the Continent and through out America, in the Hartley Hall, which was crowded to excess, Sir Frederick and Lady Perkins and party occupying seats in the bal cony. Mr Massett possesses a power which certainly astoniah»d his audience, for whether as a vocalist, elocutionist, or mimic, he succeeded in producing results that bore ample testimony to his accomplishments. His amusing poem from America of " Betsy and I are out," and afterwards of "How Betay and I made up,' together with the natural quaintness with which the story was given, won for him rounds of applau?e. His falsetto soprano imitations of Madame Anna Bishop iv " Home, sweet Home," were exceedingly cleT»r. demonstrating to a high degree the capacity of his yoice, while in the ballad of his own composition, " Little Feet," which is full of expressive poetry and music, he achieved a further success. In his pathetic rendering of "The death of Poor Joe," from Dickens's " Bleak House," ho completely held his audience while giving, with appropriate expression, the last prayer of the poor street sweeper boy, and at the close received quite an ovation. Mr Massett was inimitable in his representation of the whistle of a canary to the tune of " I dreamt I dwelt in marble halls," and was equally amusing in his recitation of "The man who took himself to pieces," while he con vulsed his audience in his imitation of the Chinaman he heard in conversations t Hong Kong th c Scotchman with the broadest of "brogues, the stuttering English swell, with eye-glass accom paniment, and the man with an impedi ment of speech, in each of which he shewed a facility and "point" of expression which added much to the pleasure of the whole entertain ment. His concluding piece, the recitation of Tennyson's "Charge of the Light Brigade" was certainly a masterpiece of elocution, being de livered with wonderful fire and effect, and before closing Mr Massett expressed a hope that after his return from America he should have the pleasure of appearing before them again; a wish that, wo are sure, was shared by the entire audience."

CLIFFORD'S "MIRROR OF THE WORLD."

(To the Editor).

Sir —As an impression seems to exist in your city that my "Mirror of tho World," now exhibiting at tho Lome-street Hall is one and the same exhibition as the " Mirror of England, I shall take it as a favour if you will allow me, through tho medium of your widely-circulated paper, to inform your rearler3 that such is not the case. The "' Mirror of England" was painted on canvass over 20 years since; whilst the "Mirror of the World" consists entirely of photos of tho finest buildings, monuments, sculpture, and scenery in the world, taken within tho last few years, and magnified 3,000 times : exhibited by the aid of the most powerful form of lime-light.—l remain, yours respectfully, G. P. Clifford.

CABLEGRAMS.

THE WAR.

AUSTRIA WARNS SERVIA.

CAPTURE OF A TURKISH TRANS-

POUT.

[Special to tne "Star."]

SYDNEY,

(From Our Own Correspondent)

This Day. The " Sydney Morning Herald's " special correspondent telegraphs :— The snow is very severe. Eleven men and thirty horses were frozen to death at Bucharest.

Seventy thousand Turks are retreating from Bulgaria on Adrianople. Austria forbids Servian operations in Bosnia or Herzegovina. A Kussian frigate captured a Turkish transport ship with 875 soldiers.

Junction With Servian Troops

British Eincouragomeat to Turkey. (Reutee's Telegrams, per Press Agency). LONDON. Thursday. Servian troops have effected a junction with the Kussian army, and are now advancing towards Ssphk. This news comes from St. Petersburgh, and requires coniinnation. The early opening of the British Parlia ment is to" encourage the Porte to resist. Increased confidence is felt at Constanti nople.

Sit 1 James Fergusson Contests Greenock.

Osm&a kasha's Sody.

The Melbourne " Argus" Special London Correspondent telegraphs : — The British fleet has quitted Besika Bay for Volo. Many of the Russian cavalry have been compelled to recrosss the Danube owing to scarcity forage in Bulgaria,. The'body of Csman Pasha has arrived at Bucharest en route for Moscow, where it will be intrered. Sir James Fergusson contests Greenock.

Advance of the Russians at all Points.

Intense Cold is Armenia. Great Suffexias o£ Troops. Sophia to oe Zvaouated . Success of the Servians- Fall of Ssasroum Imminent. Trucks Coaceateafciag at Advia aeple- LONDON, December 24. The Czarewitch's army_ has crossed the Lorn, cutting off communication on the line of railway between Rustehuk and Varna. The Czar has reached St. Petersburg, and met with an enthusiastic reception. The combined Russian and Roumanian army is approaching Widdin. Snow impedes operations everywhere. Snow blocks the Varna and the Rouman ian railways. .■ . ~ . « c ,± The cold in Armenia is the greatest felt for fifty years, and the troops suffer terribly. 930 ' torses were frozen to death close to Bucharest. General Gomica's army is only a clays ride from Sophia. The Turks are prepar ing to evacuate the town. The Porte has declared Prince Milan, of Servia, deposed. Russia subsidises Servia for the Avar with a million roubles monthly. The Queen Avill open Parliament in person. December 2G. Turkish prisoners at Plevna are dying in large numbers, owing to the difficulty of aiding them. Depretis has formed an Italian Ministry, and is President and Foreign Minister. Crispe is Home Minister. The Emperor of Russia, in replying to an address, said much remained, to be dove, but he hoped Russia's mission would be duly accomplished. The Servians have captured Akapalanka, and the bombardment of Nisch has com menced. Seventy thousand Turks are leaving the Quadrilateral for Adrianople. Ice drifting in the Danube has broken several Russian bridges. The Queen goes to Osborne. December 27. The Servians captured Ak Palanka, Lesconivatz, and Kurchumeje. They after ward? crossed the river Mariva, and have commenced bombarding Nisch. The Russians are investing Erzeroum, and its fall is imminent.

December 28,

Sulieman Pasha has garrisoned the fort resses of the Quadrilateral, and bus con centrated the rest of the troops at Adria nople. It is believed that the Porte is resolved to continue the war to the last extremity. The Russians are investing Erzeroum.

OUR LONDON LETTER.

(From our Own Correspondent)

A QUIET MONTH.

London, Nov. 15tli. I have very little to write about this mail, there being no very prominent event save the war in the East under our eyes. There are several heavy law cases in course of progress, such as the trial of the detec tives ; but legal procedure gin these fdays attains such formidable dimensions that the old Court of Chancery pales before the modern Supreme Court of judicature, and y^e are all heartily sick of a cause celebre almost before it haa fairly entered upon its full career. So it comes about that war and the stagnation of trade arc the two topics most prominent, and the position of the belligerents is just now so ticklish that almost daily we look for something that may have a powerful effect towards the desired conclusion of the fierce struggle. ' I think, in a previous letter, I have alluded to the change of feeling which has crept over the English mind since the war broke out, or rather I may say, since midsummer. L'p to that time, .no doubt, there was a widespread feeling in favour of Turkey, and a. Turkish success was warmly received. In railway carriages, hotels, club 3, and such-like places one heard talk about "those rascally Russians," and so on, and hopes expressed that they would get a good thrashing. All this has very much altered, though it is hard to see why, unless it he that the splendid courage of the Russian troops has penetrated to that corner of the British heart which always preserves a veneration for pluck. It may be that 'peo ple have found out that Russia means busi ness this time, and does not mean to sheath the sword until the conditions she first laid down have been fulfilled. The Turkish executions in Bulgaria have had their share in alienating British sympathies, and the cavalier treatment of M. Layard _ has done its share in opening our eyes to a just view of the Turkish Political System. How ever this may be, we have undeniable symptoms of a strong tide setting in favour of Russia. Then there is nothing so success ful as success ; and when we find both in Europe and Asia that things are going against the arms of the faithful,_ and that the Russian forces, in spite of disease and gunpowder, are unimpaired in energy and perseverance, whilst the resources behind them are practically illimitable, it is not difficult to see the end of the Mahommedan power approaching. Interpreters of prophecy see, in this, great confirmation of their of late oft-repeated assertion that the end of all things is at hand, The "Daily Telegraph" still raves about war, but nobody pays the slightest attention to its babblings and rantings. MR GLADSTONE. Poor Mr Gladstone is the best abused man, I should say, in the British Islands. If he even enjoyed his former popularity the People's William is paying the penalty of it. He has been doing Ireland, and has met with no mercy from the papers. This country is really getting nearly as bad as the United States for personality in journalism. Since the " World," "Truth," "Vanity Fair," and that class of paper, took to imitating the San Francisco "News Letter," people of any note have had no peace. As for Mr Gladstone, if he stops at home and cuts down trees he is accused of plotting some deep "designs [against the Church of England or the Government. If he goes to public meetings or writes in the magazines, he is pushing himseif into notice on the strength of an exploded reputation. If ha goes to Ireland and sees the sights, the papers wonder why he does not tell us how to put an end to Irish grievances ; and if ho is seen talking to a peasant, he is collecting materials for accepting the Home Rule Leadership next session. At tho same time, the smallest daily movements of Ms party are chronicled as if he were the King of the Cannibal Islands out on the spree, and altogether, one feels quite guilty and uncomfortable, even after reading this ■wretched stuff. If Shakespeare were here he would surely'1 have said of editors that they were born to tickle fools and chronicle small beer. CHURCH OF ENGLAND TROUBLES. There is a talk of a Bill to be brought forward next session for the suppression of the confessional in the Church of England, but of course no such thing would ever pass the House, as it would give offence in so many quarters. The excitement concerning the Society of the Holy Cross has softened down a good deal, but still there is a very powerful sentiment on the subject which only needs & little friction to excite it to frenzy. As I have before said, the class of parsons who take up the ultra-Ritualistic practices is so very low, that they have not much influence ; indeed, it is the very feel ing of impotency through lack of brain power, and often education as well, that prompts them to endeavour to establish a tangible hold on their people by means of sacerdotalism. Greenstone.

HARBOUK BOARD.—Yesterday.

The usual fortnightly meeting of ihe Harbour Board was held yesterday afternoon, Mr Boylan in the chair, but owing to the arrival of the mail steamer we were compelled to hold over the following report of the proceedings until to-day: Extension of Time.—An extension of con tract time was granted to Mr John Taylor.

Compensation Claims.—Messrs Hesketh and Richmond wrote on behalf of Mr Otto, asking the sum of £500 fnr compensation. The Chair man considered that the demand made was out side all question. It was resolved that the Board's solicitors should be instructed to proceed with the ease. It was agreed that the claim of £SOO by Mr Hawkeswood was a reasonable one. and it was ordered to be paid. The sum of £550 was stated to be for loss of business, and £250 for his riparian rights.

Increase of Salary.—The salary of the Secretary of the Board was raised to £150 per annum.

Baths at North Shoke.—On the motion of Mr Brown, seconded by Captain Casey, it was agreed:. " That two portions of the Foreshore at Devqnport be i-eserved for bathing purposes." This concluded the business.

IMMIGRANTS PER SHIP ALLEPES.

The following is a list of theimoiigrants on board the ship Allepes, for Auckland :—

Families.—Arkle, John, Margaret, and 3 children; Bowes, Robert, Catherine, and one child; Drummond. Henry, Jane, and 1 child; Evans, Matthew, Annie, and 2 children; Gray, James, Mary, and 3 children; Hay, Thomas, Mary, and 2 enildren; Henderson. William, Bridget, and 2 childrer ; Hopkins, John W., Louise, and three children ; Irvine, John, Eleanor; Jameson, William, Agnes; Kingl, John, Mary, and 2 children ; Knight, James, Hanna, and 5 children ; Lampra, Henry, Ellen, and 5 children; McAlary, Bernard, Elizabeth, and 2 children; Murray, Dem's, Mary, and 3 children ; McGullum, Charles, Jane, and 4 children; JMcKindy, William, Janet, and 2 children; McKenzie, Donald, Margaret, and 1 children; Noble, Joseph W., Harriet, and 2 children; O'Grady, John, Honora, and 2 children; Oxman, Stephen. Jnlia, and 1 child; Rice, Patrick, Eliza, and 2 children ; Salmon, Daniel, Mary Ann, and 3 children; Stilt, Thomas and Mary; Shelly, George. Anne, and 3 children; Simpson, William, Anne, and 2 children; Thompson, James, Sarah, and 5 children; Wattam, Thomas, Anne, and 1 child; Woolier, George, Emma, and 1 child,

Single Men.—Anderton, Noah ; Buckley, Daniel; Blackmove, John ; Buckley, Jereniiali ; Canny, Owen and James; Creedon, John; Godwin, Thomas, Harris, William; Keane, Michael; Keefe, James; Lynch, Patrick; Hay, Anthony and Henry ; Hopkins, John H.; King, Bernard. Lamont, Thomas and James; Lanigan, James; Lodsie, James; Ledgeri Walter t Minogne, Patrick ; Moore, James and William; Moody, Plenry R.; Macrae, Alex.; Mannix, Michael; McCarthy, Dennis; Me Alary, William and James: McCulluin, Charles and Hugh ; McKenzie. -John ; Mahoney, Davis ; Menzies, John M.; O'Neill. Pttrick: O'Shea, Jamos; O'Grady, Michael and Patrick: Oxtnan, Stephen; Pymble, Thomas ; Pemn, William; Pascoe, Edwin ; Phelan. ThonUs ; Boseman, William ; Roger?, Michael and Martin; Salmon, Daniel: Leader; V, m.; John.' Suff.Chas.; Sullivan, Humphrey ; Shine,! James ; Shea, Patrick ; White, Frederick; "fVallon, John ; Wilkinson, ffm.; White, George .' Wallace, Wm. H.; Wattam, Robert: Y hite« Thomas; JMcConnell, Wm.; Campbell, ;John; Dickson,

Robert and Henry; Thomson, John • t Wm.; Egan, John; McNamara, S : HanW^r?6^ Single WOMKN.-Arkle, Jane sS^ bdla; Wain,- Annie; Bradley. a£" %**£ Margaret; Ccx Kate and Mary ; Cudwmh^f Jane; Dayi.% Annie; Dunn, Annie 7-v^l ?,! Lizzie; Griffin, Johanna; Gillan, Sarah- Gri£ U ' Eilen Hanna; Hannahan, Norah; HaY X o ' Ann; Hopkins, Louisa'; Hamilton, MawnTP" Halpin. Annie; Hartneady, Kate- J a ?£et; Anne; Kelleher, Catherine;! Keogh « &• Kennedy, Bridget; Keefe; Margaret- &- Margaret; Lampre, Alice; McAskie ' £ ?» and Bella; McMahon, McMahoi.Mare T? McKenzie, Mary; Noble, Sarah Ann; O'Gral ; Kato; Oeiman, Jane; Pullman, Ellen ■ R; f is y ' Margaret; Robertson, Jessie; Smith A^T n Vickery Flizabeth; Wilson, Charlotte ifel'" Mary Ann; White, Julia Amelia- \v^t" Lydia; Lamont, Mary A.; Criscol'l TTof r Stewart, Mary; Latimer, Mary Ann • McKiwi ' Agnes ; Cooper. Ellen ; O'Grady, Mary r> Summary of the above: Married counle>? 9<i Single men, 70; single women, 55; male pMjl: ren, 26; female do. 32; male infants, 3- fp£«i do., 5. Total, 249 souls; equal to -212 stat^t adults. Nationalities—English males *r females 11; Scotland—Males, 9; femail*? s: Ireland—Males, 46; females, 29: ChanwLf Islanda-1. Total labor, 138. IMMIGRANTS PER APELLES The following is a list of trades and occiitih tions of immigrants for Auckland, expected t arrive by tho ship Aperies :—Married men with 'out'families: farm labourers, 2; woom ana coachman, 1. Married men with families., bricklayers, 2; brass finisher, 1; shepherd i". shoemaker, 1; carpenters, 3; joiners, 2 ; ensrin e«T, 1; railway porter, 1; farm labourers 11 • labourers, 2; ploughman, 1. Single men • bi?ick' layer, 1; masons, 2; joiner, 1; carpenters 7* shepherds, 3 ; farm labourers, 43; gardeners' 2 labourers, 2; ongine fitter, 1; game keeper l' Single women : cook, 1; housekeepers, 2; general servant, 1; domestic servants, 41; laundress 1

THE MINSTRELS.

A splendid programme was realised last even ing in the Theatre Royal by the United States Minstrels, to ths throbbing delight of all present The first part comprised several excellent senti mental and comic songs, and a laughable phantom chorus. The " Days of happy child hood," by Mr Amery ; the '" Baby song" by Mr Rockefeller; " Queen of the Night," by Mr^T" Campbell, and " Mother, take me home again " were especially beautiful, both in poetry and sentiment. Messrs Hudson and Holly -won the applause of the auditory by their original comi calities and "Morning Glories." "Shandy Gaff" was seasonably flavored by Messrs Holly- Rockefeller, and Campbell, a number of songs and dances intervened, concluding with the burlesque opera of "KillTrovatore," A portion of the bill with several additions will form the programme of this evening.

AUCKLAND YACHT CLUB.

(To the Editor Evening Star),

Sir,'—Can you inform me if the Auckland Yacht Club ha 3 ever been wound up, and what has been done with the property belonging to it? For instance, the Secretary of the Club had in his charge a set of Marryat's signals belonging to the Club. Where are they i They cost about five pounds, and must be nearly new. having only been used 7or 8 times. As a member of the club, I would suggest to the secretary (and I am confident no member of the club would raise the slightest objection) that he should place the flags in auction, and the proceeds pay over to some charitable ißstitution. At the present season a pound or two would be most acceptable to them. —I am, &c, .Tim Jotkes.

Departure of Sir George Grey for the Thames.

The steamer Hinemoa, with Sir George Grey, Premier ; the Hon. Mr J. Sheehan, Native Minister ; Mr J. 0. Brown, M.H.E.- Messrs Seymour George, Mitchell, Baker, Blackett, Seed, Giace, Captain Fraser, Dcifaurj J. B. Graham, J. W." Preece, Speight, Porter, Hon. Hoani Nahe, Te Whecro, Mrs George, and other Thames gentlemen, and representatives of the STAR and " Herald," left at nine o'clock for the Thames, where Sir George Grey will address Ms constituents. By Telegraph. [FROM OUPv SPECIAL REPORTER.] GRAHAMSTOWN. This day. The Hinemoa arrived at the wharf at 2.30. The order of procession was published by the Mayor in the morning paper as follows :—Seven carriages convejing mem bers of the local bodies, two bands of music, etc. The line of proces»ion was decorated, and there were triumphal arches on the goods wharf. We arrived off Whakatetejjat 12.20, half steam, and anchored off Tararu. The tender Piako conveyed a party ashore at 1.10. Brought off a deputation con sisting of Mr Brodie, Chairman of the County Council, Dr Kilgour, Mayor, "W. Davis, Chairman of the Harbour Board, Mr Carpenter, Chairman of the Parawai Board, P. Nolan, representing the Sons of Old Colonists, C. R Mitchell, of the Borough Council. On arrival at the wharf Sir George Grey and the Hon. John Sheehan were met by W. Davis, chairman of the Harbour Board, who welcomed him. Mr Bullen, Inspector of Police, keeping order, and Mr Best, harbour master, ar ranged for landing. The procession pro ceeded up the wharf, was icet by the Scot tish band, under Bandmaster McLean, who accompanied the party, and played to the end of the wharf, where a platform and triumphal arch were erected. On the arch appeared, " Welcome to Sir George Grey, Premier of New Zealand," with forest bunt ing and flags. As Sir George Grey and Hon. Mr Sheehan mounted the platform, the crowd cheered lustily. The following address was read :—" To the Hon Sir George Grey, X.C.8., Premier of New Zealand, etc., etc.—lt is with feelings of pride and pleasure, we, the: Mayor and Borough Council, on this occasion offer* you a welcome to the Thames. We hail you, sir, as the champion of the people's rights, as the supporter of the laws of the land., and as the poor man's friend. We have hea^d with pleasure the splendid recognition which your services in Parliament have received in other parts of the colony, and hope you will believe that the people of the Thames are second to none in their warm appreciation of your efforts on behalf of the progress and welfare of New Zealand. We trust that health,and strength may be granted to you in order to the completion of the great work you happily inaugurated, and that many returns of this festive season may find you still able to enjoy the same. [0a behalf of the Thames Borough Ccuncill Sir George Grey replied, and returned ins hearty thanks for this address. He felt deeply the kind expressions it contained, and said it Avas you who farced me into the position I at piesent occupy, which was one of great difficulty ; but you may rely on this : I will never forget your Mildness in placing me in it, and will do all I can to promote the interests of the Thames (loud cheers). Dr Kilgour also presented an address to the Hon. John Sheehan. "To the Hon. John Sheehan, M.H.E., Native Minister.—We, the Mayor and Borough Council, desire to congratulateyou most heartily upon this, your first visit »o the Thames, in your Ministerial capacity-a position which has been achieved by your virtue, your uative talent, and yonr in tegrity and courage in defending riglu- Here at the Thames, you will find ample room for exercising those great, qualities in your capacity as Native Minister, and we hear with much pleasure that it is your intention to remain for some time in tins district. We but echo those senti ments of admiration which have been elicited throughout the colony in youi. parliamentary career, and we look upon your advent to office as one of the moss favorable auguries for the peace and pros perity of the colony at large, but more par^ ticularly of this Island. We heartily onei you the compliments of the season, ana trust that a long career of usefulness yet awaits you. (On behalf of ourselves and inhabitants, and Thames Borough Council The Hon. Mr Sheehan replied : "I thai* you for the address you have presentea, and may say at once I am only too proua to be where I am, sitting under the shadow or the Premier. Any young man _ should. o| proud to occupy apposition of this kuHl> an be permitted to sit at the foot of hall a century's experience. I hope young meu throughout the eoleny will take example, and give up some portion of their time )w public ' business. When I come to »c Thames 1 may say that I set foot on my native heath. I have always been glaa w come here aud do my best to Promote youj interests, and in that determination lscu hope to persevere. Whatever may occur

EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 39, 1877.



CA RTJETS, UIBARTHBUGS, LINOLEUM, FLOORCLOTH. T. & H. CO ORE Beg to inform tlieir friends and the public that they have imported a large assortment of the above, which toill render their FURNISHING ESTABLISHMENT one of the most complete and extensive in AucJcland, having purchased these Goods of the Manufacturers direct, for cash, they are enabled to offer them at.VERY LOW PRICES. ' New Patterns in Carpets and Linoleum. fig- SHOW ROOMS: 67, Queen-street. Steam Cabinet Factory Victoria-street. HIIHE undersigned are now brin ing J forward a Large Parcel of GENE AL DRAPERY, HABERDASHERY, &c, bought at considerably less than usual prices, to which they invite the attention of all requiring Good Value For Money. Corsets in great variety of quality and style, white and coloured, from 2/6 per pair Linen and Lace Goods, Cufts, Collars, and Sets, in variety Ladies' Underclothing Umbrellas and Parachutes, Silk, Zanella, Alpacca, &o. . k . Lot of Flowers at very low price, quite fresh Straw Hats, Ribbons, Gloves, &c. A Splendid Stock of Muslin, Lace, and Lenoe Curtains, Counterpanes, Quilts, Damask Table Cloths, Sheeting, Felt Squares Carp'-ts Floorcloth, China Matting, Ticks, &c. Large-size Huckaback Towels at /6 each New Fancy Dress Materials, Japanese Silks, Coloured Lustres, Black Lustres, Embossed, Striped, and Check Muslins, Prints, &c. Brown Holland, from /6J per yard Ui:iou, Fancy Jean, and Oxford Shirtings, very A Line of Superior Quality Silk Mixed Fancy Shirting, at 2/3, usual price 3/C per yard White and Grey Calico. Good Grey from /3 per yard ALSO. Every large assortment of Gents' Shirts, White " Longcioth, Union and All-wool Crimean, Fancy Silk Mixed Scotch Twill, Fancy Jean, Oxford, &c. Strong Tweed for Boys wear A Job Line of Stout Mosgiel at below Factory Braces^Belt?, Ties. Scarfs, Collars, Cotton and Merino Hosiery, Undershirts, &c. Leghorn Tuscan, Straw, and Drill Hats, tor ..^Boys and Men, &c, &c, &c. ?■ rin he £ allowed on all Cash Purchases of J2os. and upwards. RUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAN, •^"Tumction Drapery Warehouse, Uppek Queen-street, auckland. fi HE A P |J AT S! CHEAP HATS ! ! CHEAP CLOTHING ! ! A Quantity of Men's and Boy's Drab ajjd Black Felt Hats will be offered at jar GREAT REDUCTION TO CLEAR. Also, a Parcel of CLOTHING, comprising Men's and Boy's Tweed Suits, Trousers and Vests, &c. These Goods are slightly soiled, and •will be sold REALLY CHEAP. W. RATTRAY, CLOTHIER AND OUTFITTER. tITEW r* kAL A N TTOUBE, AncKuyp. The value of coke as a fuel, and as a means oi economy of coal, is not appreciated sufficiently. A mixed fuel of coal and coke is invaluable for the ordinary purposes of heating, and still more for those cooking and raising steam, as it absorbs ; ne smoke or inflammable gases given off by coal durinff combustion, and renders the fire Zk/Mr.clea or, and hotter. This is much ' \\r,ovMit where our local coals are ££d-. ftI£SSl, owl'g to the rapidity of Mr in* some of these threaten to go out of Danni«'.-,. n itogether. Coke supplies couvenient, mix wic«' » ,i Th j;a.dvt,]



NEVER Have the Public had such a of BED STEADS offered them as at tee PK«™tUme Besides our already well assorted Stock of Iron Bedsteads, and those of our own manu facture in Ka-rt. RiMcr. O«nAK, and Mottled Kauri, we ask them to bear in MIND that wp 'hnvp fusr Ovk~svt> Up, ex *'Otaki.' TWO HUNDRED IKON BEDSTEADS of th« most modern style, comprising I'RENCii Half Tf.ster, Childke.n'S. and STUMPS, also Cots, at Prices to suit all classes. Having purchased for Cash from THE Best Manufacturers, we can SELL A GOOD BEDSTEAD at a "Very Low Pkice. BEDDING, of every description,keptm Stock. HOUSKS FURNISHED THROUGHOUT at a Short Notice. Our system is to make a large return ; to insure this We Skll for READY CASH at a Small Profit, and DELIVER GOODS FREE to any part of the Town and Suburbs. S3T Give your Furnishing Order to Soilo-way, Gazlicls & Oraawell, CABINETMAKERS, UP i-lOLSTERERS, AND CLOTHIERS, City Hall Arcade, queen & lorne-strbkts AUCKLAND. I^TEW YEAR'S PRESENTS AT THE Jj3 CITY HALL FURNITURE ARCADE. PRESENTS, for Wives and Daughters PRESENTS, for Sons and Husbands PRESENTS, Quaint and Curious PRESENTS, Useful PRESENTS, Ornamental PRESENTS, Scientific PRESENTS, Beatific PRESENTS, for all Pockets PRESENTS, iov all Prices. HOLLOWAY, GARLICK, & CRANWELL, Gity Hall Arcade. TTNION INSURANCE COMPANY, U AUCKLAND BRANCH. Rkduckd RAT3S for Detached Dwelling Houses in the City, from 12s. upwards. In the Country from 13s. R> H> gTEVENSONf Manager. TO TAILORS. — Wanted a good general hand.—Apply to E. Burden, Tailor, One hunga. "CSTANTED, at once, a good Shoeing V V Smith : wages no object.—Apply to Mr. Quiu, Blacksmith, Albert-street. The particular attention of the public is called to the fact that without the exercise of a little caution they are likely to be imposed upon by cheap imitations of the standard medicinal beverag-e, Udolpho Wolfe's Schiedam ARO MATIC SCHNAPPS. These spurious imitations are frequently put up in second-hand bottles ot the true, article, and often bear false labels.



We notice by the manifest of the Iron Queen, that Mr J. Levy, clothier of Queen street, has received four large cases, his last shipment, of summer goods, suitable in price, style, and quality fos all classes ot the co mmunity.—(AdVT.)