"iT^hon-elcct replied in a feelinjr am TllCSch Hesaid.thatinrisingtGthanl $1 f was reminded of an anecdote o them »c , OOOC ] poantryman, %he Rev. Dr fcisg 10' c Leod. That eminent man hac tf^Lijled on one occasion to do a grea bee" el • j or an o j ( | W oman of his parish ii jandnes^ -^yj icn h e niet her afterwards Ik (JWs°\' surprised at her rather cmbarras f^nence. At last she said, '"Deed s'D^ r i canna speak, for I'm jusl P»* rrreet." He felt something lik c ,x. " ne could not speak, for his. I*°, " g'too full. He must, however, sivy W.ij-,, however inadequately, to express sonl trpnie gratification he felt at the KSsot that night. He felt personally ■A deeply the kindness which had 13 +™l their most handsome and ff°Si e present. While he felt most grate i he vet considered he had no claim on , It had been his happiness to assist tf^Vonnsell who had received him on his Pr'l in New Zealand with all the kind a of a missionary brother, He conld i^> no claim on them for such services, Hheir kind action was quite unexpected, d something which he had never dreamt iI!U He thought lie was right in saying *?' t the gift, munificentfas it was, was not the regarded as a mere personal token. It Juki be taking too flattering a view of it I consider it such. He was glad to believe ♦litthere was a personal regard for him lf in St. Mary's congregation, and it was s \JiaUy reciprocated ; but he also discerned •their gift a recognition of t3ie unity of ? j' s work in New Zealand. It was a sign that-those in Parnell did take an interest in hit particular diocese to which he was ZM. He accepted it as a pledge that Jhev would continue that interest. Coming aft did just after he had met them on the ■Lof intercession for Missions he took it as « uliarly appliable to the diocese of Waiapu, where there was still a consider able Maori population. The missionary !york had been suspended during the Avar, tat now the door was again open, and he Wt a pleasure that it would be his duty to promote missionary work in that district. L would be supported and comforted by their prayers, which, he was sure lie should we It was hard to say good-bye, and nartmgs weregnot pleasant things; but there L r e "many consolations for those who believed in Christ, and who met as they had done that night, in His name, and joined in His praise. The Eight Rev. gentle man concluded his reply as follows : "Let us believe that there is a bright side to all OU r trials, a silver lining to every cloud ; ill all the chances and changes of this mortal world, let it be our happiness to look forward to that fruition of our joy, fflien we shall meet to part no more. I again thank you for your kindness, and i,eg to assure' you I _ shall never forget St. Mary's congregation in my poor prayers." The Bishop of Auckland said that wh le those who were present, and many others felt eenerally that the departure of the Bey. E. C. Stuart from Auckland involved a great loss to them—some had special reasons for being sorry to_ part with him. not a few would greatly miss the other two members of the family whom Mr Stuart would take away with him, and who had much endeared themselves to those who had come to know them. The Bishop had his special reasons for feeling sorry to part with Mr Stuart, as one of the clergy of the diocese. He had hoped that Mr Stuart would for many years help in the very im portant work of preparing Maori candidated for holy orders. Mr Stuart bad express3S his willingness to continue that work, and Ms unwillingness to be made a Bishop To be able to say nolo episcopari, was ot- old considered a necessary qualification for the office of Bishop. That qualification Mr Stuart had, in addition to the many others of which they knew well. The loss of Auckland would be the gain of Waiapu. They would all wish Mr Stuart cordially God-speed. The choir sang another hymn. MrW. H. Kissling said he thought it would be opportune to pass a vote of sym pathy with Dr Williams, the late Bishop of Waiapu, who was now lying on the bed of death. He had done a great work, and his iEness was deeply regretted by all. The Rev Dr. Purchas cordially supported the suggestion of Mr Kissling, and added some warm words of eulogy on the loveable character of the late Bishop. The resolution was passed in silence, and it was agreed that the Chairman should forward the tenor of it to Bishop Williams' family.

The following address to Mr Stuart was lead by the senior of the five Maori students preparing for holy orders in the Missionary School: —Our Father Stuart,— This is a farewell from us of the Maori Church on the occasion of your leaving for another part of the Lord's vineyard, to take tie place of our venerable father, Bishop Williams, now past work and labour. You have been called to superintend the work of religion and to sow the seeds of the Gospel in that part of the land whither you are going. We cannot, upon such an occasion, but bear in mind our venerable father who laboured so long in the same field. At the same time our thoughts, our desires for your good, our wishes for your happiness go with you in this saying "fare ralL Go, on the strength of the Gospel according to which you are called, and proclaim its truth to those who sit in dark ies, so that it may be a guide to their feet a the ways of peace according to the words "four Saviour, who has said, " I am with you always, eveu to the end of the world." Mr Stuart having replied, the choir sang another hymn, and the meeting broke up.

The school-room was tastefully decorated wth evergreens for the occasion, and piomjnent among the devices on the walls Maori words " Haere Ea," or good bye.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

„ , TO-DAY'S QUOTATIONS. Bank of New Zealand—Buyers, £22105. Rational Bank-Buyer3, 70s. wlonial Bank-Buyers. 495. wrath British Insurance—763 Gd; buyers, 765; severs, 775. [ T mon Insurance—lo3 6d; buyers, 10s 6d. ft? Zealand Insurance—Buyera, 92s 6d. & Door (3rd issue)— Sellers, £1015s. jUuedonian (dble)—B23 6d, 753; buyers, 70s; ; buyers, 80s ; sellers, 82s 6d. Allrarnia-Buyers, 67s 6d (ex div). ganniii Hill-Sellers, 18s. &*>-Bs, 93. 31s. welcome—Sellers, 4s 6d (ox div. JOSEPH NKWMA.N. Chairman.

OWNING OF~A~NEW~~C~ATHOLIC .. READING ROOM.

tl»B 6EI' T attended meeting of members of ew om.an Catholic Church was held last WtW? ln St- Patrick's Hall, Hobson-street, conL ?- c view oi opening a reading-room in IhTrr 10H with- the Christian Doctrine Society. (ZJejy Rev. H. J. Fynes, Vicar-General, H iea the chair. Tho Rev. Fathers W. fWonald, O'Dwyer, aud Grange, and Mr w.°°Flau, and other well-known citizens, mann Opresent- 'riie Very Rev. the Chair oitho • ne" Proceedings with an address taJ 16 "ninediate object of the meeting, and DocSF gained the nature of the Christian totS B?ciety. referred to the advantages «to»f? by Catholic young men from its r" A horary of standard, moral, and tociph- § rature was in the possession of the <4to*' ™ open to the Public at a nominal lehgjr; father Fynes then touched upon the >aof?^ aspects of the age, and alluded to the charaiTt 9{. iatlifferentism and infidelity so aS®ri3tlc.of the age, and adverted in an ia AnTi maniier to tho doctrines promulgated tct^ireeentlybya certain '"bright" lilasnhp- Jt could surely be nothing short of M ha? 7,, 40 say that an all-wise and loving %£?„ T J?wed the people of the earth to be for stateof darkness and spiritual slavery fcser™ ?leh 6,000 years, and that it was fte Zli Or )his- the 19bh century, to witness obextv in 0 tlle a^e ol religious and civil %j I' lac atheistical writers of the present bncetw men of learning and ability, and • ntin^s were the more dangerous. pallthi • mon strous doctrines were enveloped lence it a cur and beauty of language, and iNfrae* ? s° many were carried away, in X? S5 0m even the belief of a Supremo fyueg p slter some further remarks, Father is eflWforted m a bearers to encourage Man n ,°- £ the members of the ''teraturo Uo,ctrine Society to supply religious intelligence from all parts of the H Z?llw i benefit of the Catholic community, « ihat E 11^1!^ and American !f reaTifn nd Periodicals would be found in B3 hl'room- He concluded an eloquent r&s re'afli roinarking upon the advantages of LT-&vw3andmoral culture. (Cheers). Mr w made aQ excellent speech on the "eiore the meeting, and spoke in high

terms.on the excellence of Catholic literature. He moved, "That this meeting pledges itself to warmly foster and support the library and reading-room of the Christian Doctrine Society." The motion was unanimously adopted. Rev. Father Walter Macdonald then made a few remarks, and moved a vote of thanks to the Very Rev. Chairman, who had taken so much interest in the matter. The vote was carried by acclamation ; and the reading-room, which was tastefully decorated with representative flags and flowers, was duly opened.

THE MYSTERIES OF MASONRY.

(TO THE EDITOR). Sir.—l was fortunate enough on the occasion of a recent Masonic Lodge-meeting to secure a place of concealment in an adjoining apartment, and having bored a spy-hole through the separa tion lining I was enabled to \vitnes3 the whole of the ceremonies. A certain RignS Reverend Bishop lias partly lifted a corner of the veil which has for ages obscured the mysteries of Freemasonry, most men will think now that further attempts at concealment are useless; that it had better be torn away altogether, and in order that the Bishop may be enabled to do 'so effectually, the following revelations are gratuitously offered, but fully as authentic as those already disclosed. As initiation, the novice is taken into the Lodge, led backwards on all fours, the light wrist and left ancle hobbled With a swivel chain ; a grated iron muzzlejj is placed over his month, through the bars of which the chaplain (who must be ordained) inserts a pair of red hot tweezers, and pulls out the superfluous hairs from, the nostrils. The novice, who is in natures puribus, naturally shrinks backwards at this process, is dexterously branded with the letters D.W.C. (Down with Christianity); a Past-Ma«ter then breathes the spirit of the order through his own nose into that of the candidate. This is the reason why so many of the Hebrew persuasion are Past-Masters, the noses of this people being found best adaptod for this portion of the rite ; a large cross, made of the wood prickly acacia, is now brought, in, on which the novice is seated astride, with the brands downwards; a billy-goat is harnessed thereto, and he is dragged seven times round the lodge, hopping seven times to make obeisance to? an effigy ; his feet and legs are then placed" in a pair of red stockings, and the Tyler places a conical shaped hat on his he»d, much like those worn in Spain by heretics. (From this practice ■hats have long be n designated tiles). A puncture is made in the left breast of the novice, and the blood trickling therefrom is caught in a human skull fashioned like a cup, and all the brethren partake of it. This ti called the oath of blood, typifying that all the brotherhood are of the same consanguinity. The noAn.ce is then com pelled to "dig" the pen into his right breast, and with his own blood sign the bonds of the order. If the novice should refuse i,o take this oath, he is at once slaughtered* and his body burnt on the grand altar, it being well known that fear of assassination prevents his friends seeking to learn his fate. The clothed figure is then divested of its raiment, suspended from a triangle, and is made to revolve by a species of bottle-iack. while the white novices flagellate the effigy, the Master Masons meanwhile pelting tho figure with asaCcetida pellets, and he who makes the bast hit is entitled to the degree of a Mark Mason. Thi3 ceremony concludes the first degree; the others can be revealed, it desired, by Paul Fry.

THE WASTE LANDS BILL.

(To the Editor of the Star.) Sir, —Of the thousands that have landed on these shores during the operation of the Public Works and Im migration policy, perhaps not one able bodied man but entertained the hope that on leaving England he would live to find himself a freeholder in New Zealand. Be fore emigrating, it was represented to hini that land was cheap and wages high ; but on arrival he discovered that, if wages were high compared with those at home, so also was the cost of living, sothattheone neutral ised the other. He also found that if land in the Auckland province was cheap, it was also very poor, and for the most part inac cessible. This, however, Avas in the nature of things, and not much ground for com plaint could be made of the fact that the first comers got the first served; nevertheless, the late Government recog nised the natural difficulties in the way of the successful settlement of the country by the new comers, and great advantages were placed accordingly in their way to acquire freeholds by the reservation, on application, of blocks of suitable land for special settle ment on deferred payments. In Hawke's Bay large areas of laud were so set apart and occupied, and some of, indeed I may say, the only small farm settlements in that provincial district that have been most entirely successful are those which have' been established for the most part by persons who have come here under the immigration policy of the colony. It is a matter for regret, and one that will strike home to every working man in the country, that the present Ministry purpose in their Land Bill to sweep away all the advantages that were previously offered by tl'e late Government for the settlement of the country by that class which obtains its capital by the exercise of undeviating thrift, patience, and industry. The new Bill provides that all lands, whether sold on deferred payments—the only system under which a working man can hope to buy—or by free selection, shall be sold at £2 per acre. Thus the price of land is at once doubled ; and the gulf, dividing the first from the last comers iv all that pertains .to the chances of success in life, is infinitely widened. It might be deemed out of place were I to make the mo-t distant allusion to the "sop in the pan" the new Land Bill offers to existing land owners. I know one gentleman, ?a little beyond the borders of the Auckland province, who, if the Bill become law, will make a profit on a very recent law purchase of at least £15,000 ; and so on throughout the colony, for no one, either freeholder or mortgagee, will value land at less than the Govern ment up set-price. Having raised the question, I trust others will ventilate it; and your own opinion, sir, would go far either to confirm my yiew of the' mischievous tendency of the new Land Bill, or else serve to dissipate the fears of many besides my self that the professions of the Grey Ministry will not be borne out in practice with regard to their friendship for the poor man.—l am &c, A WORKING MAN.

VICTORIA-STREET LEVELS, EAST AND WEST.

To the Editor: Sir,—We had some hopes, in reading your report of the City Council of the 24th inst, that our street question was settled, and that the Councilhad definitely decided not to commit an act of iniustice and spoliation, by cutting down Victoria-street east and west. But it is too much to expect of Councillors who have a street-cutting mania, or want to get a new road to their •'little bit of property," that they tvill leave a stone unturned to obtain their obiect. To explain. A few years ago the city levels Were taken and fixed The buildings in Victoria-street were erected from those levels, but through some -omission of the City Council lors'predecessors, these levels were not gazetted. This enabled (I do not say it was right) the Council to advertise for ircsh levels aM some of the gentlemen modestly wanted the street to be cut down ten feet on the west end, and about six feet on the east, quite indifferent to the des truction of property .vou^ u?g-/S^" natelv for the east end people, they have sufficient influence to stop them but thp west end being weak, it is a line field the Councillors who want a road to Ponsonby and Shelly Beach to. carry.out their plan; quite forgetting that if it.is not right to cut down the east end because it destroys Sronertv out of all proportion to the benefit, thS is not iust to cut down the west end, for the^ame reason. I would beg to remind the Council that the owners of property m Graham street and Victoria-street west are entitled to the S consideration as their neighbours, and the Cornell to bP consistent, cannot, in one-minute vote one way and in tho next the opposite; and 1° ratenav?rs we may doubt whether it is worth exDendine £6,000 for so little improve ment esnec ally as tile Council is not prepared oTaySpenition to tnose theymiui-e lam informed that the new road to cheny ±seacn not lend themselves to such a transaction.-I am, &c, J.P.

THE DISMISSAL OF THE TEACHER OF POKENO SCHOOL.

(To the Editor). School. I^t^f 4 e re unanimous in their School Committee vc teacher: tho --^CSSr^SnieS^ mj -- and^rtful dodge to raise » is at present chairman of our Commitwe^wuo necessary absent from home) wUJa^^ on the of the Pokeno School Committee.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(.FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. THE ALBURNIA. The shew has improved in the low level in the lode towards the Old Whau boundary. Shares are inquired for but not obtainable. The Caledonian lode still looks healthy. The New Moriiiusr Star has made a fair start, and several important finds are reported in the workings, and a good lode at the bottom of the shaft (now that. the wa,ter is carried off) which they were ignorant of. Mrs Devey, for assault on Miss Hazeldean, sc'hoolmistrens of theflKauwae ranga school, under circumstances already published by you, was- brought before the magistrate this morning, and fined 20s and 50s costs. COROMANDEL, this day. MINING NEWS. Tokatea Tribute.—Eight hundred pounds of specimens are reported, and a large quantity is looked for to-day. Royal Oak.—A small quantity' of good stone was obtained yesterday. LICENSING COURT. At the Licensing Court, to-day, the applications for renewal of licenses to old houses, by Messrs. Luks and Jones, are likely to be granted. WELLINGTON, this day. < The City Council advertises for applica tions for- the appointment of City Surveyor at £600 per annum, but only gives three days (till Thursday next) for applications to be sent in. This has excited much un favourable remark, as it is understood to be designed so as to throw the appointment into the hands of the present Mayor, who has a protege in view. The 'new Mayor does not take office until the 19th. The proposed changes in the Municipal staff, and the hurried manner in which they were rushed through at a private meeting of the Council, is the subject of much adverse criticism. The changes are considered necessary, but the mode of effecting them is most objection able. DUNEDIN, this day. THE NEW MORNING PAPER. The '•'Herald" made a creditable ap pearance yesterday morning. There is only four days' supply of water in the reservoir now. DESTRUCTIVE FIRES. A two-storeyed house at Port Chalmers was burned on Sunday. It was insured for £300 in the South British ; the furni ture for £200 in the same oilice ; the stock for £330 in the Union. Sampson's Bakery, Cumberland-street, was also destroyed by fire. The premises were insured for £270 in the South British." and the stock for £200 in the United, Sydney. The Vincent County Council lias re elected Mr Pyke chairman, at a salary of £300. The "Herald" understands that Mi- Angus has given instructions to Stcwar Deniston to stop further proceedings in Regina v. Proudfpot, and asks "will the Minister of Justice or the responsible law officer of the Crown consent to nolle prosequi. Mr Dennisson gives liis firm instructions to stop proceedings against Proudfoot. It was rumoured that the girl was a passenger by the Invercargill, which sailed for Eng land yesterday. Mr Proudfoot pays all costs, in add'tion to £1,500. HZZ. [PRESS AGENCY.] TIMARU, this day. THE DROUGHT. The continuous drought is severely felt. Everything is drying up. On Sunday prayers for rain were offered up in the churches. SERIOUS ACCIDENT. A serious accident occurred yesterday afternoon to Miss Cornelius. When riding on horseback near the washdyke, her horse fell, she being thrown under neath, and .severely injured. She remained unconscious until early this morning, but is now doing favourably. . CATTLE MARKET. Jones and Hart report sales of heavy draught horses at-from £45 to £52 ; medium, £28 to £30; fat cattle, £11 to £12 10s., equal to 32s 6d per lOOlbs ; store cattle (two years), £5 15s to £6 55., mixed sexes. '*■-"-? OAMARU, this day. SLY GROG-SELLING. The raid against sly grog-sellers con tinues. At the R.M. Court to-day, Mr Robertson was fined £40. The Magistrate said he would make the penalties still higher when the next case comes' before the Court.

WAIPU.

EESOLUTIONS IN FAVOUR OF SIR GEORGE GREY. (From our own Correspondent.) In ascordance with a notice issued by Messrs. H. Rowlands and Duncan McKenzie,;Council!ors lor Waipu, Rodney, a public meeting of the settlers of Waipu wns held in the Court-house on Wednesday, 28th November, 1877; when the following resolutions were unanimously passed: Proposed by Mr Rowlands, seconded by Mr Murdoch McLeod, J.P.,—That Mr Duncan McKeKzie, J.P., take the chair. Proposed by Mr Murdoch McLeod, J.P.,—That this meeting, having every confidence in the ability of Sir George Grey to administer the affairs of New Zealand in a manner truly beneficial to the colony, and having great faith in his unselfish ness and earnestness of purpose, trusts that he may have a fair opportunity of developing his policy. Proposed by Mr Murdoch, seconded by Mr McKenzie,—That this meeting views with great satisfaction the intimation by the Colonial Treasurer, Mr Larnach, re Government taking the control of tho main roads, and earnestly urges the adoption of that course, which this meeting believes will be to the advantage of the whole of New Zealand. Proposed by Mr Row lands, seconded by Mr Matthews,—That the foregoing resolutions be forwarded to Sir George Grey. A. vote of thanks to the Chairman was proposed by Mr Matthews, seconded by Mr M. W. McKenzie, and carried by acclamation. On the proposition of Mr H. Rowlands, three hearty cheers were given for Sir George Grey, and three cheers for Mr Sheehan and the present Ministry. _ _ __ m

POLICE COURT.—This Bay.

(Before It. C. Barstow, Esq., R.M.) SPECTRES OF THE NIGHT. Still, still they come, sad spectres of the night, In rags, and jags, and all in wretched plight, Not only men, but women, with black eyes, With unwashed faces, all in saddened guise. John O'Neil was fined 10s for being drunk, John Peterson ss, and John Taylor 10s for tho same mistake. SISTERS MARY AXD ALICE. Mary Howley, an old offender, and Alice Sara Lamb, were charged with drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Mary Howley con fessed, and was fined 203 and costs, or seA ren days' imrrisonment. Alice Sarah Lamb, aged ?0 was suffering with delirium tremens, and unable to'plead. The poor creaturs presented a very wild appearance in Court, and was evi dently insane. On the application of Sub-In spector Pardy, the case was remanded for a week. ** STEALIXG A BLANKET. John Edwards, a strong man, was brought up on a charge of stealing a blanket, value os, the property of Mary O'Hanrahan, on the 3rd inst. Prisoner, in answer to the charge, said he was in the horrors of drink, and not responsible for his actions. (Here the prisoner sank on the seat In Ihe dt)ck, and began to cry like a child.) Hi 3 Worship, seeing the state of the prisoner, thought it best to remand the case until Tues day next. THE DHATH GRASP. James Green was brought up on a charge of violently assaulting bis wife, Maria Green, on the 30th Hit., by attempting to strangle her by grasping her by the throat, and preventing the free use of her legs by holding her down. Pri soner denied the charge, and would like to have the case remanded for a few days, in order that he might refute the charge by several respect able witnesses. Remanded until Thursday next. BATHING AT SHELLY BEACH. . James Downey, Win. Miles, and John Ren wick, three boys", were charged with exposing themselves at Shelly Beach on the ith inst. The little boys pleaded guilty; the day was hot and the water tempting. They had no intention of doing wrong. Mr Cunningham said there was a shed at the spot, co that there was no need of exposure. Renwick said they were bathing early in the morning and beneath the cliffs Sub-Inspector Pardy said the lads went upon horses, but he did not wish to press the charge* against the offenders. It was necessary, how ever, that they should know that such practices would not be permitted within sight of persons

in the locality.' ' His Worship asked if the police wished to withdraw the charge against the pri soners, and on receiving an answer in the affir mative gave the boj s a caution, and discharged them. SUMMONS CASES. Henry Carroll, of West Queen-street, was charged with haying a dog in his possession without a collar. Defendant pleaded not guilty. Sub-Inspector Pardy said he would ask for a withdrawal of the charge, as Mr Carroll was the victim of circumstances. He had parted with his dog 12 months ago, and he returned. When defendant was subjected to a flue, he sent the animal back to the Waikato, when with ■won derful sagacity the dog found his way back a second time, and ran^.up to his master, and wagged his tail in recognition. Constable Jones was passing at the time, and saw thai the animal was collarless, and collared him. The chargewas withdrawn. Ann Sanders, a respectable elderly woman, was subjected to 2s 6d, costs 5s Gd, for her dog "Columbine," found without a collar, loudlj barking in Cook-street. William Davern was charged with permitting the chimney of Coburg Cottage to Do on fire od the.lth. Mr Davern regretted tho circumstance. He was simply cooking some bacon and eggs,when the fiave-up occurred. His sweep had not made a clean sweep a few days before. His Worship suggested the necessity of great care at this time of year, and cooking bacon and eggs would be a poor apology for a great conflagration. Fined 2s 6d, costs os 6d. Thomas Smart, a smart young man, was changed with riding a smart horse, at a very smart pace, round the corner of Queen-street, tc th c danger of a you ng- person smartly dressed. JVli Smart said he was unwittingly guilty, without evil intention. Mr Pardy said he did not wish to make Mr Smart smart overmuch for his breach of the by-law, as he was an inexperi enced rider, and the horse, a smart one, was too much for him. Fined, 2s 6d, costs 5s Cd. This was all the business.

CABLEGRAMS.

Florence Irving V/recked. All Hands Saved Except One (FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPON DENT.) SYDNEY.—THIS DAY. The drought continues in this colony and Victoria. The Irving, which sailed gfor Sydney from Brisbane cm the 24th, ran on a rock at Port Stephens in daylight. She sank immediately. Sixty souls aboard were saved, except one.

EVENING STAR TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1877.



The value of coke as a fuel, and as a means of economy of coal, is not appreciated sufficiently. A mixed fuel of coal and coke is invaluable for the ordinary pvirposes of heating, and still more for those cooking and raising steam, as it absorbs the smoke or inflammable gases given off by coal during combustion, and renders the fire brighter ..clearer, and hotter. This is much more apparent where our local coals are used; indeed, owing to the rapidity of burning, some of these threaten to go out of consumption altogether. ■ Coke supplies exactly that which these ccals lack—body and resistance. Every householder should buy coals and coke at the same time, and, if convenient, mix them ; smaller bills and greater satisfaction will be the result. The price of coke is advertised elsewhere— [A dvt.] .



WANTED, as General Servant in a small family, no children, a middle-aged single woman; wages, £25 a-year.—Apply at this office. ANTED, a good Tinsmith.—Apply to F. & W. Fowler, Durham-street. WANTED, two or three good Bottomers to worji on the knee at Men's or Wo men's light work; constant employment,—Apply at once Garrett Bros., Wakefield-street. WANTED, a, second Cook and a first class Waiter. —Apply at this office. ANTED, steady Giil to assist in bar and mind house, Girl for good hotel, Nursemaid and Housemaid, and nine General Servants.—Mrs. Elsmore's Registry, Shortland street. WANTED, by a steady young man, a situation at a Shop or Store, can clerk if required, or make himself generally useful. Wages, 355. per week.—Apply by letter to A.8., Star Office. WANTED, a good General Servant. — Apply to Miss Alexander, Epsom. ANTED, for the Hot Springs (Wai wera), a first-class Man Cook, and an experienced Housemaid.—Apply, between 10 and 11 a.m. to-morrow, to F. G. Ewington, Agent, Queen-street. WANTED, Apartments, by a Single Gentleman, within 20 minutes walk of Queen-street.— Apply by letter "J. 5.," Star Office. WANTED, a Boy.—Apply Mr. Leys Bookbinder, Wyndham-street. WANTED, one or two good Benchmen, also Improvers.—Apply Aberdeen Boot Factory. ___ WANTED, a smart Youth as Waiter ; reference required.—Apply to Charles Burton, Restaurant, Queen-street. WANTED, a Cooper, to proceed to Napier; constant employment; singlo man preferred.—Fisher and Co. WANTED, a General Servant.—Apply to Mrs. Macrae, Mount St. John, Epsom. ANTED, a good General Servant where a nursegirl is kept.—Applyto Miss Ryan, Grocery Store, Parnell. WANTED, a General Servant at the Hibernia Hotel, Onehunga. WANTED, a good General Servant.— Apply Mr. Brown, Grocer, Ponsonby. "TTTANTED, a gopd Milch Goat.—Apply ' T ? to Mr. Greenwood, Market. WANTED, a strong Lad ; good wages. J. Kimber, Karangahape Road, Newton. WANTED, a respectable young Girl to assist in housework.—Mrs. Hazard, Queen-street, opposite Dornwell's. ANTED, immediately, a Draper's Assistant; als, a smart Boy.—Apply Slar office. WANTED, good Tailoresscs.—Apply Samuel Coombes, 92, Queen-street. WANTED, Apprentices and Improver's to the Dressmaking.—Miss Blair, 82, Victoria-street. WANTED, a good Plain Cook and Laundress as General Servant.—Apply Mrs. Pounds, St. Stephen's Road, Parnell. WANTED, a first-class Milliner.—A, Linabury and Co. WANTED Known, that Emil Simmel hag, late of the Provincial Hotel, Prince3-street, keeps the Royal Mail Hotel, Ngaruawahia, Waikato. ANTED KNOWN, I have just opened a large and new assortment of White Shirts; good quality; and wish to sell cheap also a iob of good Sponges, large and small; and to Sell at Half Price.—J. Alwinger. Tailor and Clothier, No. 20, Victoria-street, four doors from Union Bank. WE have on Sale 100,000 first-class Shingles, Hobart Town Palings and Rails ; also Kauri Palings. W. & G. WINSTONE. ANTED, Everyone to know that I am Selling Off my Stock of China, Glass, and Earthenware, at the following Low Prices, as it must be cleared out :—Best Common Cups and Saucers, 6d or 5s 6d per dez ; best W. ard G. Cups and Saucer3.l3d or 12s per doz ; Tumblers, from 33 per doz.; Plates, from 2s 6d per dozen; largest size, 5s per dozen, in three patterns ; best Brown Teapots from Is 3d each, and every other article in the trade at the same low prices. This is a chance for people taking up house.—Win. Holdsvsrorth, 29, Victoria-street. The Cheapest House in Auck land for Ready-made Boots and Shoes,- &c. Public opinion. ■ W7" ANTED", fai experienced Gardener. — V V Apply by letter only, with testimonials as to character and efficiency, to Mr. Murdoch, Bank of New Zealand. QACKS ! SACKS ! ! SACKS !! ! i**^ ~ WANTED to Purchase any quantity good Second-hand Sacks; also, Salt Bags. It. BAIttD. Victoria-street. ANTED to Dispose of several superior Second-hand Pianos, from £10 upwards, which may be paid for as most convenient to purchasers: also, Second-hand Harmoniums, and new Pianos and Harmoniums, to bs sold cheap, to make room for large shipments.— Webb's Music Saloon, Wellealey-street. W WANTED to Sell, immediately, the fast-sailing yacht Ranger, winner of three Regattas ; a trial given ; all found, ready for sea. Must be sold at once. No reasonable offer refused.—Apply at the 'Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria-street Bast. WANTED KNOWN, every description of New and Second-hand Clothing, Jewellery, Watches. Platedware, and every description of merchandise, bought or sold, at the London Loan Office, under Theatre Royal, Victoria-street. Weekly or monthly instal ments taken for any Goods. Note the address: London Loan Office, under the Theatre Royal, Victoria-street.



TXT ANTED, a General Servant ; nuts V? be used to children.—Mrs. A. King Real's Cottages, St. George's Bay Road. WANTED KNOWN, Good Whit* Socks, 3d per pair, rise Id each size 500 yards Embroidery at Is, worth Is 6d ; Ladies Gipsy Hats, trimmed, 3s and is each ; ourowi make Corded Sun Hats, from 2/6 each ; 24penn; Kibbon, fashionable colours, Cd per yard ; Leg horn Hats. Is 6d to Hs each; Gentlemen's I)e«'i Dux Collars, 5d per box; Scented Soap a English prices (id a cake); Umbrellas, best silk from Gs each; ditto in Gentlemen's (Alpacca) from 5s each; Boys' Tweed, proved to be gooc wear ; Flap Hats, Is 6d each, worth 2s; Towels from Gd' to 2s 3d each; Toilet Covers, in gooc quality only ; Black French Merino, best quality Ladies' Linen Handkerchiefs, 7s per dozen. Al the above are guaranteed Bargains.—Address J. Green, second shop above Thompson's "Victoria-street. WANTED, to clear out my Entire Stock of Furniture and Miscellaneous Artieics^of every description, as the premises are to be fitred up for the YVorkingnian's Public Baths. N.B.—No reasonable offer refused.- Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria-street East. corner of High-street. H. DAMPIER lias the following a great Bargains :—Concertinas (with 20 keys mind), is; 9!39 doz. Wave Braid, 3d per dozen ; pretty Prunella Boots, 03 Cd; superior Kid do, 7s Cd; large X nives. Is ; Snuff Boxes, Id to -id; a few" pieces of Swis3 Muslin left, at 7s 6d the piece of 10 yards; boys' Railway Trains, 4d; White Bone Dress Buttons, 3d per dozen ; supe rior Photograph Frames, Gd ; beautiful framed Pictures, Is ; large pretty Marketing Kits, lOd ; more of the splendid 2s Tea ; Dress Holders, Id; a lot of great bargains in Children's Auckland made Boots ; Infants' superior Elastic Boots, 2s; Girls' Stockings, 4Jd; Boys' Socxs, 1-Jd; Inftints' White Socks, 3d ; "superior Glycerine Soap, 2d ; Ladies' Frills, 2d; 12 dozen Shirt Buttons, for Jkl ; Tooth Combs, Id to Gd; Velvet Lace, &c.— Victoria-street, corner of Hobsou-street. W" ANTED KNOWN, all those in want of Money to call on their uncle, where any sum from Is. to £000 can #ba had on every description of Ladies' and. Gentlemen's Clothing, Watches, Jewellery, and every description of merchandise.—Noto the address: " London Loan Office," under Theatre Royal, Victoria-street.— Private entrance uader archway. T^TANTED KNOWN, that C. Brooks is Vf Selling Boots of every description afc Reduced Prices, for tvyo months only. Having bouaht a large quantity of English Leathers cheap, I have made a good stock of Ladies', Gents', and Children's Boots and Shoes in great variety for the coming season ; all are made on the premises. The largest Stock in Auckland to select from. I have just landed a Splendid Stock of Ladies' and Children's English Goods, consisting of Kid and Prunella Boots, Ladies' Low Shoes, Infants' Boots and Shoes in great variety; Selling Cheap. Call and look at the quality and prices. Town and Country people will find a great saving in Buying their Boots at the Blue Boot. You can get them good and chea p. Be in time to get good Bargains.—C BROKES, Blue Boot, opposite City Hall, Queen-street. t£JL No connection with any other Shop in the city or suburbs. ANTED Known, that I). Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Tiinbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c. at the lowest market price, at his Yards Cua torn -hou se-Btreet. mEN DEES are required for the foliow- JL ing Supplies :— RATIONS FOR SICK AND DESITfUTE, in Auckland and Suburbs, Thames, One lmnga, Howick, Panmure, Ofcahuhu, and Papakura. Also, Provisions for the Old Men's and Women's Refuge. Particulars may bo obtained at my office till noon of TUESDAY, the IStli instant, and where Tenders are to be delivered on that date. J. GRAHAM, Relieving Officer. Princes-street, Auckland. mEND ER S FOR COAL. Town Clerk's Office, 3rd Dec, 1877. Tenders for the supply of Whangarei and Bay of Islands Coal (in terms of specifications at this Office), delivered at the Waterworks Pump ing Station, will be received until 2 p.m. of FRIDAY, 7th instant. The lowest or any ten der not necessarily accepted. Tenders endorsed as above. P. A. PHILTPS. Town Clerk. "TESTATE OF CHARLES SUTTON: FINAL NOTICE TO DEBTORS. All Accounts due to this Estate, and not paid before the Bth instant, will be placed in hands of Solicitors for recovery. B. TONKS. l T • t H. BROWN, i ■ Lru3l-e3- Auckland, December i, 18 77. mENDERS will lie received up to the JL 10th instant, by the Trustees of the late George Crnmmer, for the Grazing of Two Pad docks at Reniuera, till the loth February next. Any information can be obtained from, and Tenders are to be left at the office of ROBERT ROSE, Shortland-street. mEND ER S FOR FENCING. Town Clerk's Office, Dec. 1,1577. Tenders will be received until noon of MON DAY, the 10th instant, for 100 chains more or less of Four-rail Hobart Town Fencing at the City Abbatoirs, in terms of specifiations at this office. Tenders will be received for any portion or the whole of the work. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders to be endorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. m o builders. Tenders will be received by the undersigned until i p.m. of TUESDAY, the 11th instant, for the erection of Brick Buildings in Queen-street. Plans, &c., at my office, Queen-street. P. HEREPATH, Architect. f\ .. N S A L E : DUFFULD'S ADELAIDE FLOUR. IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. D. 11. McKENZIE. December 3, 1877. ALMERSTON GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). An Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders of the Palmerston Goldmining Company Limited, will be held at the Office of the Company, Shortland-street. Auckland, on THURSDAY, the 13th day of December, 1877, at 12 o'clock noon, for the purpose of pro posing and passing (if approved) the following resolution:— "Thatthe Palmerston Goldmining Company (Limited) be wound up voluntarily, for the purpose of amalgamating with the adjoining claims, viz., lona, Goleouda, and Harrison and Kelly's;" and for the appointment of a Liqui dator and other business. ROBERT HORNE, Secretary. Auckland, 4th December, 1877. A Meeting to confirm the above resolution will be held on MONDAY, the fourteenth day of January next, at the same hour and place. ROBERT HORNE, . Secretary. mRADESMEN'S ATHLETIC CLUB. JL The adjourned General Meeting of the Trades, men's Athletic Club will take place at the Club room at 8 p.m. THIS EVENING. Members are requested to attend. T ODGE MAN UK AU, 556, . S.C. Regular Monthly Meeting on WEDNESDAY, sth instant. Business ; Installation of Officers. A 'Bus will leave the corner of Queen and Custom-house-streets at 6.30 p.m. Visitors are invited. J. W. WALLER, Secretary. December i, 1877. DETEKMIN AT IO N MEANS SUCCESS.—It has been determined that the LUNCHEON ROOMS of the WHARF HOTEL (now alterations are completed) shall be second to none in Auckland. Connossieurs are requested to give it a trial. Daily Bill of Fare. "XT " ° T Z C E. MR FERNANDEZ, of the Railway Terminus Hotel, requests that ALL ACCOUNTS against him be rendered during this week, between the hours of 10 and 4 o'clock, as be is retiring from business. December i, 1677. . SULTAN GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). Shareholders are requested to take notice that all Calls remaining Unpaid on the ISth instant, will be sued for. S. BROOKING, Legal Manager. December ith, 1577.



T>ATENT FOR AN INVENTION FOI! £L M A N J F A CT U R E AND USE OE PAT NT All lIFICIAL STONK MADE from Por.rr.AM> Cement, or: other Adhesive Matteks, Washed Compressed Sand, and Water. This is fnnotify that CHARLES HILSBERD, of Green Island, in the Provincial District of Otago, Builder, did, on the twenty-fifth day of October instan', deposit at the oflice of the Patent Olliccr, in the Colonial Secretary's Office, in Wellington, a specification or instrument Jn writing uuder his hand and seal, particularly describing and ascertaining the nature of the said invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed ; and that by reason of such deposit the said invention is- protected and secured to him exclusively for tho term of six calendar months thence next ensuing. And I do further notify that the said Charles Hibberd has given notice in writing at my office of his intention to proceed with his application for Letters Patent for tho said invention, and that I have appointed FRIDAY, the fifteenth ciay of March next, at noon, at my office, to hear and consider the said application and ail ob jections thereto; and I do hereby require all persons having an interest in opposing the grant of such Letters Patent to leave, on or before the eleventh day of March next, at my office, in Wellington, particulars in writing of their ob jections to the said application, otherwise they will be precluded from urging the same. Given under my hand this twenty-fifth day of October, 1577. W. S. REID, Patent Officer. A UCKLAND DIOCESAN SUNDAY i^L SCHOOL. INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION., To be held at the LORNE-STREET HALL, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, December 6th and 7th. Admission :—Children, Threepence ; Adults, Is.' The Exhibition will be OPEN from 3 p.m. to 5.30 p.m., and from 7 to 10 p.m. on the Thurs day, and from 2 to 6.30 p.m. and from G to 10 p.m. on the Friday. A UNITED CHILDREN'S SERVICE Will be held at S. Matthew's Church on the Friday Evening, at 7 p.m. ~A~LBERT HALL, Darby-street, TIIURS- X"a_ day, Decsmber 6th, 1877.—Hengard's Star Variety Troupe will give a Grand Concen and Dance for the Benefit of the Widow and Orphans of the late Cokstable Tapsell, The whole performance will conclude with a Select Quadrille Party. Doors open at 7.30 p.m.; to commence at 8. Tickets : 33.. 25., and Is.; first and second seats only admitted to Dance.—W. 1-loopfk, Manager ; W. Lodse. Secretary. (R9j mi *%,* <¥% W *hf MASONIC BALL. All Accounts are requested to be sent in to the Secretary, at the Masonic Hotel, before 6 p.m., on WE DXESDAY next. Committee Meeting at Masonic Hotel, on Wednesday, at 7.30. W. W. BATT, P.M., Hon. Sec. "OARROTS. —Just the thing for Holiday B Presents!— Has arrived, a First-class Variety of PARROTS, for Sale cheap, at the Market Place. 13 E M U ERA. FOR SALE OR LEASE, The Well-known Freehold Messuage and property of W. A. Hunt, Esq., situate at Re muera. The property consists of seven acres of good Land, well fenced in and suitably divided into paddocks. The Dwelling-house, Stables, and outbuildings are in good repair and condi tion. The grounds are tastefully laid out and planted with choice trees and shrubs of many years' growth. If sold, a large portion of the purchase money can remain on mortgage for a term of years. Possession can be given at once. For further particulars, apply to JACKSON & RUSSELL, OST, a Pocket Book, between the Supreme Court-house and Parnell, con taining a few stamps and memoranda, useful only to the owner.—The finder will be rewarded on leaving it at this office. OST, at the Choral Hall, on Friday last, a Silver Locket belonging to" a Bracelet.—Finder rewarded on leaving it at this office. L~ OST, between the Thames Hotel and and Wood Wharf, a Pocket Book contain ing papers of no value but to the owner.—Any one finding the same, and leaving it at the Thames Hotel, will be rewarded. WO POUNDS REWARD.—Lost, last Sunday night, between Newmarket and Auckland, an old Purse, containing bank notes and some other little articles.—The above re ward will ba paid to anyone returning purse and contents to this office. FOUND, a sum of Money. —Loser to apply No. 28, Insurance Buildings. OST, at the Masonic Ball, a Pocket^ _J handkerchief ; plain centre, with Maltese insertion and edging round border. Finder will please leave same at this office. AMATEUR DRAM A*T I C PERFORMANCE. THE HARVEST STORM AND CHECKMATE, By Members of the HAVELOCK HISTRIONIC CLASS, in the ALEXANDRA-STREET LODGEROOM, On TUESDAY, the 4th December. To commence at 8 p.m. Admission:—ONE SHILLING. nOCIE T~Y O~F AR TISTS. The EXHIBITION in the MUSEUM will be kept OPEN on MONDAY, TUESDAY, and WEDNESDAY EVENINGS, 3rd, ith. and sth December, till 10 o'clock. J. SYMONS, Hon Sec. TjOAED OF EDUCATION. The Board have decided that the CHRIST MAS HOLIDAYS for Schools in the City and Suburbs, and at the Thames, shall begin on the 24th December, 1877, and end on the 21th January, 1878. This arrangement does not apply to Country Schools. School Committees of Country Districts can arrange the Holidays at their discretion, snbject to the Regulations. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. A U.C XL A NfT" RACING CLUB. SUMMER MEETING. BOXING DAY, 26th December, 1877, AND JANUARY Ist (New Year's Day), And 2nd, 187 S. President: I Vice-President: Mr. J. Dilworth. | Mr. A. Bucklaxd. "Boxing Day. New Year's Day 2nd January. jDerby Stakes Mares Produce Railway Plate Selling Race Stakes Publican's Auckland Cup Purse Steeplechase A. Racing Club Hurdle Race Handicap Auckland Plate Grand Stand Maiden Plate j Handicap Steward's Han iHack Hurdle dicap Hurry Scurry | Race. Consolation. Nominations close on Dec. 11,1877. WM. PERCIVAL, Secretary. Q~ N g- A L E. Tanks, Charcoal Best Newcastle, Wangarei, Bay and Wai kato Coal Firewood, (cut and uncut) Furniture removed -with, dispatch. J. CRAIG, Forwarding Agent, Fort-street. *f&?ssfe^.Tp) OTOR UA, s.s., FOR ' ' *""" SOUTHERN PORTS, Will leave the Queen-street Wharf at TWELVE O'CLOCK MIDNIGHT. HENDERSON" & MACFARLANE, Agents. ~kjl TpOR WANGA RE I \|MiS3j^vv:^ > ' ' ARGYLE Will leave for the above port TO-MORROW EVENING, at 4 o'clock.



HOTEL For Sale near town, doiug a ■ capital business. .House large and commodious, good stabling, and out.buildingg, every covenience, good paddocks, &c. Free hold, price low, terms easy. £300 to £500 cash required.—R. C. Greenwood, Auctioneer and Hotel Brokei, Market. FOR SALE, a Comfoi table 1-roomed Cottage, freehold, at Newton ; allotment 33 x 171, planted with choice fruit trees, and a good well, &<s, &o. Price £I*^s FOR SALE, a New 4 -roomed Cottage in Pon sonby, commands a good view, allotment 33 by 100, double verandah, good garden, fruit trees, &c. &c. No. 21. Terms easy. Price. £220. FOR SALE, a 3-roomed Cottage in Spring bank, Ponsonby, 62 feet frontage, freehold, garden, "fowlhouso. well, &c. Price, £70. FOR SALE, a Good Country Store, doing a first-class business, Bake-house, Post-office, four roomed Cottage, and 5 acres land, rich soil, close to a Railway Station. Price, £255. FOR SALE, a Compact Little House, 12 miles from town, 81 acres land. 30 acres cleared, good House of 3 rooms, orchard worth £20 per annum, plenty of water and firewood, Sec. Price, £115. Terms, * cash, balance can remain. FOR SALE. Houses and Allotments. JR. C. GREENWOOD, Commission Agent, Market House. FOR SALE, a Seaside Residence in a sheltered bay, House, large garden, and 92 acres of land ; waterfall, which can be used for manufacturing purposes. Price, £270. — Address, " M.8.H.," Whitianga P.O. "VTORTH SHORE.—Excellent 10-roomed -Li Villa on the Bathing Beach to Let: also, four Dwelling-houses in the best positions in the district.—O. Mays, Post-oflice Store. / 10TTAGES FOR SALE, suitable for \J working men, i rooms, at £95, £115, £120, £150, £176, £200, and upwards.—C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. TO LET, 5-roomed House, Wellingtoii street, in first-rate order; rent low.—H. Partington, House and Land Agent, Stichbury'3 Buildings. T~O LET, 6-roomed House, College Road ; good view of ■wharf and harbour. H. Partington, House and Land Agent, Stich- . buiy's Buildings. TO LET, a 4-.ioomcd Veradnah Cottage in Newton, in good repair; rent, 8s per week.—Enquire at E. Henry's Registry, Short land-street. TO LET, a House of six rooms, and one of four, with water laid on, good well, garden. &c—James Reid. Eden Terrace; or to Ashton and Son, Insurance Buildings. TO LET, a Cottage, in Nelson-street; rent, Bs. per week.—Mr. Cater, Cook-street. TO "LET, the Residence of Sir George Arney, at Remuera, lately occupied by B. Comiskey, Esq., comprising twelve rooms and offices complete, together with ten acres of Land tastefully laid out. Apply to W. AITEEN, Land Agent. IIOR SALE, a first-class second-hand Four-wheeled Express.—A. Mackie,Royal Standard Carriage Factory, Durham-street. i? 1 A to £1000 LENT, on Building d^-EL \_F Society principles- or on any terma to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent Vulcan Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated' 17^ OR SALE, the- Schooner-barge Lake -B- Superior.—Holder Bros., Newton. f^OR SALE, a comfortable Five-roomed Cottage in England-street, Brookville.— Apply to Alex. O. King. jGQA CASH, Balance at 10s. per week.— c&IXXj Comfortable Cottage close to the Rail way Station.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. •£*£»£» A —o:NTE House of 7 rooms, and Two .3&*J«J\J. Houses of 1 rooms and scullery, all in good condition, on freehold corner allotment, close to Freeman's Bay. Price for the lot, £550. —S. Vaile, House Agent, Shortland-street. 110 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, v.*ine, or genera mercantile business.—Apply to W. Aitken. £•-€ PER FOOT. Capital Building, cfe'JL Allotment 116 and SO. Beautiful sea view, cannot be built out. The whole of tho purchase money can remain on mortgage. S. Vaile, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street. i?KA CASH, Balance at 15s. per week.—ln a*rl9\J a leading street, 15 minutes walk from Queen-street, a Large Building containing ten rooms, admirably adapted for a Boarding house. For Sale at the low price of £120.—5. Vaile, House and Land Agent. Shortland-street. FOR SALE, Piano; the cheapest instrument ever sold in Auckland.—J Howden, Shortland-straet. nnO LET, a comfortable 5-roomed cot -1- tage near Choral Hall.—Apply N. 8., Star Office. PftKA —COMFORTABLE HOMESTEAD cW/ve^HJ'. of oacres, divided into3paddocks. 1 paddock grass, J .acre strawberries, the re mainder in orchard and vineyard, vegetables, &c.; new House of 5 rooms, also Stable, Cow shed, Piggery, Well, &c—S. Vaile, Land Agentl Shortland-street. ~| pTS. PER FOOT, at Ponsonby, two Capital JL *J Building Allotments, measuring 80 x 100, for Sale at 15s. per foot.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. ROBERT "ORE WIN Having purchased the Orchard in Rutland Road, Parnell. begs respectfully to inform the public that he is now an a position to supply them with FRUITS of all description, gathered from the Trees daily. STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM, FRESH EVERY MORNING. ROBERT BREWIN, Auckland Seed Depot, Opposite T. and S. Mokrin's. THURSDAY NEXT, 11 o'clock. TRADE SALE. GROCERIES, OILMAN'S STORES, &c. PTnHE undersigned has been favoured JL with instructions from the Importer, to sell by auction, at his Mart, Queen-street, on Thursday nest, at 11 o'clock a.m., An Assortment of Groceries, Oilman's Stores. &c. &c.. &c Tei ms at Sale. R. ARTHUR Salesman and Auctioneer. TO-MORROW. EX ROTORUA, @ SYDNEY. L. W. E A T O N WILL sell by auction, at his mart, Fort street, To-morrow (Wednesday), oib inst., at 11 o'clock, 100 cases Oranges 26 cases Plums Also, 50 bags Canterbury Potatoes 3 tons Sharps, and sundry other articles Flour, Cheese, Bacon, &c. TO-MORROW. EX WAIWERA, FROM NORFOLK ISLAND. L. W. EATON "14^ ILL sell by auction, at their mart, to ? V morrow (Wednesday), at 11 o'clock, 20 bags Onions. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12. ,- HOUSE AND ALLOTMENT, GRAHAME-STREET. finilE subscribers have been instructed to. JL sell at the Land Mart, Fart-street, on Wednesday, 12th instant, at 12 o'clock, GRAHAME-STREET.—Part of Lot 9 of the subdivision of Lots "11 and 12, of Section 20, having a frontage of 30 feet to Gira hame-street, with the Cottage thereon erected. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW.'NOON. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS Second-hand and New, consisting of Parlour, Dining-room, Bed-room, and Kitchen, Stoves, Ranges, Tinware, Kitchen Utensil*, Piano, Sewing Machines, Pictures, Carpet, Parlour Suites, Meat Safes, <xc. Also, 6 casks assorted Tumblers. AT ART HUR ' S MAR T> FURNITURE DEPARTMENT.