very good name, and is friendly to the nvhites.

TELEGRAPHIC.

f.. ROSE OUR OWN CO-RESPONDENT,

mm GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. I Alburnia, sales, 62s 6d,_Piako, 3s Cd" Mr Rowe returned last night. g|A_splendid , sample of coalf was| found at xapu Creel*;. The first consignment of Waikato cattle sold well at auction. The Old Whau dividend is 2s per share from the tribute crushing. Miss Leaf'n complimentary concert last : ifi>ht was well attended. | COROMANDEL. this day THE GOLDEN PAH DISPUTE. Royal Oak.—Some very good stone was got out during the last day or two. ' Corby has been through the mine to-day. ;First-rate crushing stuff is being taken out -from the low level, which is sixty-five feet in, and in twenty feet further they expect to cut the leader. Mr Bayldon, surveyor, makes the Golden pah thirteen feet on the Beach ground • vthisis disputed, and there will be another .survey on the part of the Pah. An injunc tion was granted against the Pah yester day. Mr G. McLeod expects a quantity of Prussian carp to-day from the Acclimatisa tion Society, in order to stock the rivei here. RUSSELL, this day. Arrivals : Reward, and Ruby. Tin Hawea arrived at 5.30, and leaves again ai 6 p.m. [PRESS AGENCY.] InJNEDIN this day." INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL. There are now 260 children in the Indus trial School. SPIT, NAPIER, this day. THE FALCON FLOATED OFF. The brigantine Falcon, which grounded on enteringthe harbour yesterday, remained on the bar through the day, but at 9.30 she floated, and was brought inside, having sus tained no injury. WELLINGTON, this day. Arrived : Dunedin, from Kaipara. Sailed : Albatross, for Whan_apoua. DEPARTURE OF SIR GEORGE GREY. The Premier and Messrs Sheehan and "Macandrew leave for Napier to-morrow. WELLINGTON, this day. '.The Financial _v_-.&&X._—Al leged __*© .v DiseoveiT- Since Parliament was prorogue i further • examination of the Treasury Accounts has > shown Ministers that they have not made sufficient provision for carrying on the administration of the country during the : financial year, and that their funds will be exhausted by February next, when it will be absolutely necessary to ask the Assembly for further supply. Sir George Grey and Mr Sheehan leave in the Hinemoa to-night, for Napier and Auckland, provided the Hinemoa arrives i in time from the Manukau. NAPIER, this day. : Enthusiastic Preparations to B-ceivs Sir G-aorge Grey. The Reception Committee have made : arrangements to receive Sir George Grey, the Hon. J. Sheehan, and Mr Macandrew, in great style. A procession will be formed in the Clive Square, and .will proceed thence headed by a band to the Spit, where they will receive Sir George Grey and other Ministers on landing, and conduct them to a carriage, which will be • draAvn by six grey horses. The pro cession will return to Napier by the Shakespeare road, and after going through the principal streets will.congregate in Clive Square, where an address will be presented to Sir George Grey. Besides the Euro peans of the town and from the country districts, about a thousand Maoris are expected to be present. The latter will treat Sir George Grey to display of Hakas, war chances, etc., on landing. Sir George Grey, it is expected, will address a public meeting in the evening. PORT CHALMERS, this day. Arrived: the barqu* Elizabeth Graham, 119 days from London, 1,200 tons, and cargo of 800 kegspowfler, 8 passengers TERRIFIC GALE AT SEA. The barque Pallas, from Boston, via Adelaide, reports having met with a terrific gale from the W.S.W., in lat. 45 S., lorn?. 12S E., with a terri fic sea. Set the vessel under storm canvas, hut the wind veered round to the westward. The vessel was kept before the gale as lon . as possi ble, the sea kpeping up in furious mountains, at length breaking on board with a force almost incredible. From break of poop to topgallant forcastle, the whole of the bulwarks were swept away in one smash, and eighteen stanchions were broken off, and several others started in such a wav that water found access below in torrents. The debris of the bulwarks, planking, and main rail were washed about tbe decks, starting the water casks, and doing other damage, the spars breaking adrift. The crew had a heavy night's work. The pumps, before sounded, shewed 3 feet of water in the hold in a - quarter of an hour. All hands were turned to working the pumps and patching decks. They • passed a very anxious time till the water got under, when the full amount of damage was ascertained. It was deemed advisable to bear u_ for Adelaide, where she arrived on the 9th November, and after repairs, left on the 17th November, arriving last night.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before P. Comiskey Esq., (chair) and J, Willcox Esq., Justices of the Peace.)

THE PREVAILING BLIGHT,

Henry Renner was charged witb being dnink and disorderly in Chancery Lane last night. Defendant was about " half seas over," and was anxious to fight the best man in Auckland. The residents were so alarmed that several women ran for help to the station.

Constable Jones, after a severe struggle, took Renner into custody , Fined 10s and costs.

A STREET ACBOBAT. # John Thakaberry, known as the Mount Eden barber, was brought up and charged with drunkenness and disorderly conduct last evening in Queen-street. The hairdresser, who appeared simply in bis shirt and trousers, having lost his outer apparel, bowed his head and whispered 'guilty, very guilty." * Constable Kelly deposed that about the hour of midnight he observed the figure of a person near the Theatre Royal; he went, and found that it was Thakaberry who was doing the " boneless boy_j" on the pave ment, and vowing that if he only had a rope lhe would lick " Blondin into fits." The man was almost naked, having only a shirt and trousers on. The man seemed harmless until he took him by the arm *.when he became boisterous, and swore loudly that he would "shave him." He then commenced, to sing, " 'Twas down in a snug little country town; a barber there -resided named Jonathan Brown. The Bench imposed a fine of 20s or _4b •hours, and live days additional, this being •his third appearance within a few days. AN .NGRATEFUL.SEBVANT. Mary Ann Steele, servant of all work to Mrs Burke, was charged with stealing that lady's purse, containing 325, on the 10th inst.

Prisoner pleaded guilty. Sub-Inspector Pardy stated the facts. The prisoner had broken loose, got drunk, -and was locked up. Mrs Burke, ouu ot kindness, came forward and paid the hue, and on being liberated her first act was the stealing of her mistress's purse, with which she went out and again got drunk. Prisoner : I stole the .purse, but there was only lis in it. Sub-Inspector Pardy stated that prisoner had spent the balance. The Bench characterised the theft as an I.stanc_ of base ingratitude. Mrs Burke had . mnd her a comfortable heme, and had «oeu exceedingly kind to her, and she

had returned her kindness by robbing her.

Three months' imprisonment with hard labour.

A COWARDLY ASSAULT. _ James Gunson was charged with assault ing Henry Slater by striking him. Mr Slater was not willing to expose his friend, although it was a violent attack, and, acting on the principles of Christian brotherhood, he would ask permission to withdraw the charge. The request was granted. This was all the business.

BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY.

The usual half-yearly general meeting of the members of the Auckland Co-operative Building and Investment Society was to have been held yesterday, but as there were only five persons, ..__ a IUOTO,ni .composed of not less than thirty, it did not take place. The statement of accounts shewed total receipts, £14.891165. The disburse ments left a balance of _4,27S Bs. The secretary said that owing to two causes the expenditure on pass books and rules had been larger than in the previous year. (1). It was necessary to have the rules completely revised. (5). There were no pass-books left, and it was deemed desirable to have a good stoc-k while they were about getting new ones. The stock would recoup the expenditure. The mooting then dispersed.

AN APPEAL TO WORKING MEN.

(Per favour of the Editor of the Star.) Si .v~ _ hppe you will lend your aid in giving publicity to the address to my fellow working men—m which I invite them to come forward en masse, and shew their appreciation of the services rendered in their cause by our great tribune, Sir George Grey, K.C.B. It is un necessary to detail what he has done for the colony in general, and the working class in particular; suffice it to say that his chief obiect nas been, ever since fhis coming forth from his retirement, after upwards of thirty years se~ vice in the highest positions that our gracious sovereign the Queen could confer upon him, to do battle not against the weak and not for reward or emolument, place or power, but for the good of his fellow men. And nobly has he fought in their cause in exposing the hidden things, such as illegal land purchases, re Piako Swamp Co., etc., incidence of taxation,colonisa tion of Land Fund, and above all manhood suffrage, which he stated he would advocate. Therefore, I hope the working men will do their duty. It is their bounden duty to do honour to whom honour is due. Sir, I would ardently wish some more able advocate would take up the cause: tut I know it is not owing to any feelings of ingratitude on their part. ' I would suggest a meeting to be held by the working men at an early dade, and appoint a Committee to draw up an address tc be presented to him en his return; also we should (at least those that can do so) assemble together, and go to meet him on his arrival. Such a spontaneous display of respect coming from the sinew and bone of the city and suburbs of Auckland would. I am confident, be gratifying to Sir George Grey. We have nothing to gain excent what is now within the power of reach to give, viz. : to record our gratitude to him ; it will cheer him and stimulate him to come forth again fresh and vigorous. And others also shall profit by it, knowing that their works, whether good or bad, are keenly watched by us. I trust that there will be no discursion in this good object, but that there will be such a display as has never before been witnessed in Auckland. There are other battles to fight, but more anon from your friend, Honest Joe.

THE MOUNT EDEN RESERVE.

(To the Editor)

Sir, —As an ardent admirer of beautiful scenery, I was charmed to learn that a carriage drive is being formed to the summit of Mount Eden; but imagine my disgust when, on visiting the mountain, I found that the so called carriage drive to the summit really leads to the property of a private gentleman, who is understood to have been exceedingly active in agitating for the suppression of the rifle-range, and a glance at the "carriage-drive" was amply sufficient to demonstrate that no engineer worthy of the title would ever dream of reaching the top of Mount Eden by the place referred to. Sir, Mount Eden is public property ; and we all 'have a right to know why the prisoners at Mount Eden have been mysteriously set to work to shamefully disfigure a magnificent public reserve, and to form an abortion termed a "carriage drive," which is, in point of fact, only wide enough to allow tbe passage of one carriage at a time. Had admiration of the late Ministry anything to do with the employment of prisoners on the formation of this exceedingly convenient carriage drive for one gentleman and his friends? The "Herald" of this morning sits, as usual, "on a rail" (vide this important question of Mount Eden and the Rifle Range): and the "old lady of Wyndham-street"is evi dently prepared to accept, without question, an improbable tale of pounds of lead alleged to have been found on Mount Eden, so that she may conveniently throw over the vested interests of hundreds of deserving volnnterrs, and pander to a very few wealthy individuals, who have, in effect, already monopolised the use of part of Mount Eden, and will, if allowed, soon appropriate the whole of it. Fortunately, Auckland contains good men and true, men nobly unselfish, who are ever ready and able to interpose between the people and those who, under pretence of zeal for the public, would deprive us of our rights in a grand reserved estate. Mr SwansOD, or any.other leading and trusted citizen, will deserve our lasting grati tude if they will prevent Mount Eden from becoming a prey to designing schemers, and the large body of earnest-minded volunteers from being robbed of their rifle range. I am, etc., Pro Bono Puulico.

RECEPTION OF SIR GEORGE GREY.

MEETING THIS DAY.

A public meeting was held at f he Temper ance Hall, Albert-Street, at 3 o'clock this afternoon, for the purpose of making arrangements in connection with the recep tion of Sir - George Grey on his arrival in Aucklaud from "Wellington, via Napier. There was a considerable attendance of leading aud influential citizens, and amongst those present was the chief Enoka, from Tauranga, who has been loud in his condemnation of the conduct pursued by Captain Morris, ia voting against the interests of Lis native constituents On the motion of Mr Waddell, seconded by Mr Darby, Mr J. M. Shera was voted to the chair', and introduced the business of the meeting, by stating that the meeting had been called to decide what form of reception should be given to Sir George Grey, and the Auckland members who had supported him. A preliminary meeting had (been held, at which gentlemen had been appointed to canvass, and they would report what success they had met with. Dr. Leo hadielegraphed to Sir George Grey, and would doubtless read the telegrams. Dr. Lee then read a telegram which he had sent to Sir George Grey on behalf of the people, asking the probable time of his arrival in Auckland- Sir Georg Grey replied that he will be able to reply definitely to morrow. . . The Chairman read a letter from Captain Isaacs regretting his inability to attend the meeting, but promising iv the event of the volunteers being called" out to do his best to have a good muster of the "Nixon Light House." ■ , '__ __ . Mr Thompson moved, and Mr licesmg seconded that " Sir George Grey and the members of the House of Representatives who supported him be publicly welcomed on their arrival in Auck land, and that Sir George Grey and the members be invited to address a. public meeting at some suitable place." Mr A. Black suggested that a halt holiday should be given on the day of the reception. He referred to the benefits which Auckland had received by the efforts ot Sir George Grey. He thought all the Volunteers should turn out on the occasion. ~'- . i •_• Mr Staines, who disclaimed opposition to the proposed reception, said he would have preferred that the meeting-should have been called for the evening in order that working men might attend, and he esti mated if that were done at least 1,500 would be present. They always heard of the people" in the reception of Sir George Grey, and he thought it would have been better if the meeting were held in the even ing, so that the working men, those who were now at work with their saws, and their axes, and trowels, and who were equ?lly as good as us, and equally paid taxes with the gentlemen present, should have an opportunity of being P_'f^it He moved as an amendment That it is the opinion of this meeting that it ehould be adjourned to an evening meeting, to allow a full aud fair representation of the people to attend, with a view to elicit the heart-felt feeling of working classes towards Sir George Grey, for his noble efforts iv their behalf during the late session of Parliament" ~ . Dr Lee seconded the motion pro forma. IT. said the same question as was ___r carried 'by Mr Staines, had been dS-uS by .he ad interim Commit

tee, but it had been considered tv' a. *° hold two nublic meetings would result ju. damp ing the ardour of the first. Mr Staines here said that as the fe__i»fc' °f the meeting appeared to be against his. amendment he would withdraw it hi Orderto move it at a separate meeting of working men. Dr Lee, as seconder t> ro| forma, objected to the withdrawal of the motion. MrT.'B. Hill said he hoped the meeting would be unanimous. He would object to the withdrawal of Mr Staines' amendment for the.pttrpose which Mr Staines had men tioned, tut if Mr Staines called a second meeting he would attend it. The amendment was then put, only Mr Staines voting for it. The original motion was then carried. Mr Hill said he expected many gentle men would be present from the country. He suggested an open-air meeting, and "a full holiday. Mr M. Madden moved the appointment of a Reception and Executive Committee to make the necessary arrangements. Mr John Smith seconded. The motion was carried unanimously, H. Brett, Esq., Mayor elect, Messi s Darby, J. Wilson, Chadwick, H. Keesing, A. Black, Shera, E. Isaacs, Thompson, Wad dell, Eyre, J. Smith, Herepath, Hamilton, Mason, T. B. Hill, Madden, sen., Chairmen of suburban Highway Boards, Mayors of Parnell aud Onehunga, Masefield, Cos grave, and Mahoney, were proposed. Mr Darby proposed Mr D. M. Luckie. Mr A. Black said he must object to Mr Luckie, as he objected to see a wolf in sheep's clothing on the Committee.5 * Mr Luckie said he had paid when con sulted as to whether he would become a member of the Committee, he had said that as Mr Wilson was on the Committee, it would be unnecessary for him to become a member of it. He felt certain that when Mr Black knew* him better be would with draw the opprobrious name he had used. Mr Black said his reason was that Mr Luckie had taken every opportunity of having a slap at Sir George Grey. Mr Luckie said Mr Black was under a mistake.

Dr. Lee hoped Mr Luckie would allow his name to remain on the Committee. Mr Black's remarks were merely postprandial utterances. • The motion was amended by the addition of the names of Captain Casey, Messrs. Boylan Morton, R. Graham, D. Goldie, T. Cole, Coombcs, J. P. King, Holdship, Ewen, Quick, Crowther, Herapath, Nathan, Cousins,,and Enoka • and with the addi tion of the works, " with power to add to their number." Mr Black again objected to Mr Luckie's name being on the Committee. Mr ; Waddel would make it a personal question, and would insist on the name of Mr Luckie being retained. Mr Foley said if Mr Luckie had not been an ardent supporter of Sir George Grey in the past,.pernaps he would be in the future. (Laughter). Mr Kecsing urged unanimity. Mr Luckie denied any antagonism to Sir George Grey, though he might differ from him on minor points. Those who had known him would know that for nearly five' years he had persistently written in favour of the colonialization of the Land Fund. He thought, therefore, that he should not be forgotten. (Applause). Mr Staines thought the people of Auck land were better educated when they had two newspapers. He remembered when the people of Auckland had the astounding im pudence to burn Mr Luckie in effigy. (Laughter). He supported Mr Luckie's name. Mr Black's objection to' Mr Luckie not being seconded, _it fell through, gand Mr Luckie's name Avas retained on the Com mittee. Mr Eyre moved that an immediate subscription list be opened. Enoka expressed a hope that Mr Morris' name would not be put on the _ Committee, as he had not acted in consonance with the views of the natives. &. After a vote of thanks to the Chairman, the meeting ended.

WOOL SALE.

Messrs Hunter and Nolan held then second wool sale of the season at the Durham Yards this afternoon. There was an excellent attendance. The quality of the wool generally was very good. The prices were a fraction weaker than those realised at the last sale. Messrs Lavbourn, Ireland, and Gittos were the principal buyers. A few lots were passed. The following prices were realised : —

Longwool Grease: E. Morgan, Sid, Gittos ;D. McDonald, 9., Ireland ; T. Chaplin, 9Jd, Ireland; J. Gunson, B|d, Lay burn ; J. Buchanan, 9d, Layburn ;~J. Smeaton, Sfd, Gittos; W. Bullion, Bfd, Layburn; H. Springall, 9Jd, Lay bourn; M. Christian, lid, Ireland ; M. Christion, 10;_d, Ireland ; J. Greenwood, 9.|d, Gittos ; C. Greenwood, Sfd, Ireland. Half-bred Grease : W. and P. Flynn, Bi_d, Reid and Co. Longwool Grease :J. Bell, 9Jcl, Gittos ; W. R. Carter, BJd, Layboum ; B. Menary, 9f d, Gittos • D. Hay, 9£d, Layburn ; G. Smales, passed • C. S. Clarke, 9|d, Ireland; W. Morgan, 9_d, Laybourn ; J. Robinson, Sfd, Gittos; P. Bond, BJd, Laybourn. T. L. Lee, B|d, Gittos; J. Fitness, St_d, Laybourn ; B. Ormondy, 9fd, Ireland •A. Kemp, lOd, Ireland; T. McCullougb, Sfd, Laybourn •C. Cole, SJd, Gittos. Half-bred grease : C. Cole, 9£d, Laybourn. Longwool grease :C- Cole, SJcl, Reid; P. Wilson, 9^d, Lay bourn; W. Mears, lOd, Ireland; N. Phillips, lOd, Ireland; A. Stewart, 9-& d, Ireland; W. Leslie, Sfd, Gittos; Finlay. Sfd, Laybourn. J. Clark, 9d, Gittos. Hancock, B§d, Sutherland; B. Gunson, B^d, Laybourn. Half-bred grease: J. Merrick, 9£d, Gittos. Longwool washed : DrTrimnell, passed; C. Puckey, 13d, Reid; J. Johnson, 13f d, Reid ; M. Christian, 13gd, Gittos ; J. Sloan, 14., Laybourn ; C. Cole, 13£ d, Gittos ; R. Scott, 13j_d, Laybourn ; Vyle, 12|d, Reid; Martyn, 13d, Ireland; R. M. Houston, 13_d, Laybourn ; R. M. Houston, 13d, Ireland; Mrs Ormiston, 13gd, Ireland ; H. Lloyd, 13|d, Reid; Haywood,l3£d,Potter ; J. Lord, 14£ d, Ireland; Reid and Tippett, 13Jd, Potter. Longwool locks, washed : Reid and Tippett, B£d, Reid. Half-bred, washed: J. Solon, 13£ d, Gittos. Long wool, washed : R. S. Donneson, 13fd, Laybourn ;, W. Buchanan, 13gd, Gittos ; W. Wilson; passed. Longwool, scoured: A. Jack, 14d, Gittos. Longwool, washed : A. Jack, 14Jd, Ireland ; C. Fry, 13f d, Lay bourn. Longwool, scoured :C. Fiy, 13£ d, Laybourn. Longwool, washed : J. Vipond, 14Jd, Ireland ; J. Smeaton, 13d, Browning ; D. Shaw. 13gd, Ireland ; T. Craig, 14§'6, Ireland;'W. H. Phillips, 13J, Ireland; G. Moore, 12fd, Reid ; G. Moore, 13i_d, Laybourn ; S. Boyd, llfd, Reid ; Turner, 12d, Laybourn ; McAlister, 13d, Potter ; A. Wintle, 13d, Laybourn; H. H. Tin dall, 12;_d, Gittos ; W. Greenwood j passed ; J. Matthews, 12d, Potter ; Keheler and Dromgool, 13f d, Laybourn ; W. .Edgecombe, 13|d, Gittos; A. Stuart, 13fd, Ireland ; G. Smith, 14d, Laybourn ; J- Kilay, 134 d, Laybourn ; T. Kilay, 14d, Laybourn ; W. Phillips, 13§d, Laybourn ; E. Carter, 14Jd, Reid ;R. Seymour, 14d, Ireland ; H. James, 13£ d, Ireland ; Smeed Bros., 13d, Ireland; A. Carrie, 13£ d, Gittos ; J. Condor, 14|d, Laybourn; R. W. Boyer, 13d, Ireland; E. Stuart, 13£ d, Laybourn; W. Fenton, 13gd, Gittos ; 14id, Ireland; J. Wallace, 14_,d, Gittos; J. M. Carter, 10 id, Sutherland. T. G. Hall, lO^d, Gittos ; J. Reid, 13|d, Reid ; Reid and Dickson, passed ; T. Reid, passed. Lonwool, grease : T. Reid, BJd, Laybourn ; Angove, 9f d, Laybourn.

ETEN_-.Q_ STAR WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 12, 1877.



WANTED, immediately, a good Goat in full milk.-Apply N. Wood, Butcher, Ponsonby. MEETING of the Ratepayers of the North Sbore Highway District will be held at the Ferry Hotel, Stokes Point, on FRIDAY, December2Bth, at 2.30 p.m., to elect a Trustee in place of Mr. H. J. Hawkins, resigned. EDWD. MATTHEWS, Secretary,



(Auckland Almanac AND PROVJNCIAL handbook. All ADVERTISEMENTS for tho Aucklaht AJ-M_.i_.-0 and Pro V IN-lA_ H_ndbook must be sent in to tbe Star office by FRIDAY NFXT, the sheets closing for the pres. on- that date, The Book _irc*o!ates widely through the city and country districts, and, as a universal work oi reference thruugXWOit the year, furnishes an un ; excelled advertising niediu_> and business direstory. _____ WANTED, imtf.tedia.ely, Assistants to the Dressmak_ag,- Improv<o_,. and Ap , prentice 3.— Mrs. Beasley r - Princes-tr-eL WANTED, two respiictabl.'yon_g men a& Boarders, at Mrs>Co]hnson's,.Princea street. TT7-_Nf_-_>, thorough Hotel Mail Cook V T (Gisborne), wages £2 ; Hotel Houseiaaid (Mercury Bay), wages lis; Hotel Housemaid (town) wages I__ ; Kitchen Boy (Waikato) wages IPs.—Hannaford'a Registry, Queen-street. WAJNTED, two sacks first quality Green Peas?on Friday next, for Waikato. Cash price and sample to T. B. Hannaford, Corner Store, Queen-street, opposite fire-bell. WANTED, a young woman as General Servant.—H. W. Slater, Chapel-street. 4 doors from Aurora Hotel. WANTED, by a lady, one or two respectable young men as Boarders; terms moderate ; no family.—Apply last house but one in Alten Road. WANTED, a young Man accustomed to Butchering business.—R, Reeves, Victoria-street. . W" ANTED, a Girl about 14 years of age.-Mrs. Clarke, College Road, Pon sonby. I.TIT^ANTED, a General Servant.—Mrs. _T T Waters, Pitt-street, top of Grey-street;. WANTED, a smart Young Man who will make himself generally useful ; references require .—Apply Greyhound Hotel. WANTED, a smart active Lad for a Butcher's Shop.—M. Brearley, Butcher, Wakefield-street. TTSTANTED to Sell, two or three Scrip. T? They are the property of bona fide settlers.—Address, stating price, to "Alpha,' Waiuku, near Manukau. WANTED, a tenant for the upper flal of my Store in Cross Durham-street, al iresent occupied by Messrs. Fowler, Tinsmiths, Suitable for Storage or for a Workshop. Rent, £\. per week.—S. C. Brown. WANTED, a Youth accustomed tc attend a steam-engine.—Apply Stab Office. . WANTED, a light Buggy, with hood. —Apply at Mr. Sharland's, ■ Shortland street. WANTED, an Apprentice to the Furni ture Departmen,.—Holloway, Garlick, and Cranwell, Queen-street. WANTED, a Nurse Girl.—Apply to Mrs Albert Eaton, Regent-street, Kyber Pass. WXNTED, a smart Lad used to the Grocery,—Apply at Roger's Emporium, Ponsonby. WANTED, immediately, a first-class Woman Cook.—Apply at once at Water man's Dining-rooms, Queen-street. WANTED, a Housemaid • references required.—Apnly this office. ANTED KNOWN. — The Union Sash & Door Company have a few job lots of SCANTLING; selling very Cheap previous to Stock-taking. ANTED ! WAIN TED ! WANTED ! 3 General-Servants, also 3 Nursemaids ; one for Bay of Islands, only one child, passage paid.—Mrs Grice, Newmarket. WANTED TO SELL, 4 acres of Land on Lake Road (near Flagstaff), £18 ; no bush down ; assistance given to build ; use of 24 acres free.—O. Mays, Devonport, or Stab office. WANTED, a General Servant; must be a good laundress, for the Farmers' Hotel, Drury.—Apply to Mrs Pollock, 71, Oueen-street. _ \'%/"ANTED for Coromandel, a thoroughly . T competent Engineer—Apply, stating wages required, to Mr Tothill, Shortland-street, on or before noon of Monday next, 17th inst. ANTED KNOWN, Good White Socks, 3d per pair, rise Id each size; 500 yards Embroidery at Is, worth Is 6d; Ladies' Gipsy Hats, trimmed, 3s and 4s each ; our own make Corded Sun Hats, from 2/6 each ; 24 penny Ribbon, fashionable colours, 6d per yard; Leg horn Hats. Is 6d to fls each; Gentlemen's Deep Dux Collars, 5d per box; Scented Soap at English prices (4d a cake); Umbrellas, best silk, from 6s each; ditto in Gentlemen's (Alpacca), from os each ; Boys' Tweed, proved to be good ■ wear ; Flap Hats, Is 6d each, worth 2s; Towels, from 6d to 2s 3d each; Toilet Covers, in good quality only; Black French Merino, best quality; Ladies' Linen Handkerchiefs, 7s per dozen. All the above are guaranteed Bargains.—Address, J. Green, second shop above Thompson's, Victoria-street. TITE have on Sale 100,000 first-class ™ * Shingles, Hobart Town Palings and Rails ; also Kauri Palinps. W.&G. WINSTONE. X^TATER! WATER!! WATER ! ! ! Tf you wa nt Water laid on at reasonable prices, call on R. CHALMERS & CO., Plumbers and Gasfitters, Dornwell's Buildings, Darby-street. Licensed Plumbers for the City Waterworks. WAN TED, 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 orss 6d per doz ; best W. ard G. Cups aud Saucer3,l3d or 12s per doz ; Tumblers, from 3s per doz.; Plates, from 2s 6d per dozen; largest size, 5s per dozec, in three patterns ; best Brown Teapots from Is 3d each, and every other article in the trade at the same low price 3. This is a chance for people taking up house.—Wm. Holdaworth, 29, Victoria-street. The Cheapest House in Auck land for tteady-made Boots and Shoes, &c. Public opinion. WANTED, Tenders for making Hurdles as per sample to be seen at Messrs. T. and S. Morrin's. Tenders to be sent in by Fri day, at 12 noon, to Wm. Percival, Sec. A.R.C. WANTED, to sell, a large assortment of White and Coloured Shirts, very good quality; also, Fashionable Linen Collars, a lot of Shakespeare Collars, all sizes, Cs 6d per doz.; and good Sponges at half-price.—J. Alwinger, 20, Victoria-street, four doors from Union Bank, new building. 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. WANTED, a Situation as a G ivcrness by a Lady of high accomplishments. Many years experience in tuition. No objection to goto the Waikato or to the South.—Address "Governess,'' care Star office. WANTED 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 be sold cheap, to make room for large shipments.— Webb's Music Saloon, Wellesley-street. ANTED KNOWN, "Pantheon" Boot and Shoe Warehouse, 166, Queen street, opposite Arthur's Mart (W. Kincaid aud Co.), is certainly one of the most legitimate houses in the trade, as the public can always rely on first-class material, workmanship, aud low prices. Low rent, and personal manage ment.—Vide public opinion WANTED KNOWN, First Choice Light Fancy Josephine Gloves. Prices, 2/6; worth 4/6. Gents' Fancy Kid Gloves, 2/6 per pair; Panama Hats, from 2/ to 5/; Gentle men's Leghorn Hats, 6/, worth 9/; and a great variety of Ladies' Straw Hats, Feathers, Flowers, and Fancy Trimmings to be sold cheap ; 40 doz. Children's Silk Gloves (white and coloured), 4d to 6d, worth 1/3.—W. Eyre, Ennis killen House. Victoria-street. WANTED KNOWN, all those in want of Money to call on their uncle, where any sum from Is. to £500 can be had on every description of Ladies' and Gentlemen's Clothing, Watches, Jewellery, and every description of merchandise.—Note the address: " London Loan Office," under Theatre Royal, Victoria-street.— Private entrance uader archway. H. DAMPIER has Flour IJd- lb. • by the barrel, 41bs for 6d; Ladies Superior Kid Boots (slightly damaged), 3s 6d per pair ; Boy's No. 13 Linen Collars, 4deach ; a few Girl's Straw Hate, lOd ; 12 dozen Shirt Buttons for 4d ; more of the Splendid 2s Tea ; Watch Keys, 12 for Is; Handy Shovels, 6d; Marketing Kits (large size), lOd; Men's Slippers, 2s 6d ; nice lot of Prunella Boots, 5s 6d ; lot of Gilt and other Brooches, and Earrings, 6d, 9d, andf Is ; Ladies |Pretty Finger Rings, 4d to 9d ; Purses, 4d to 9d ; Poll Combs, 3d; Rack Combs, 3d and 6d; Tooth Combs, Id to 6d; Handsome Pen Knives. 9d ; Day Books, 9d ; Ladies Stock ings, 6d ; Albums,lod to ss; large Photo Frames, 6d ; Jot of other bargains ; Note Paper, 2d and 4d per quire; 25 Envelopes for 3d. Save all the money you can.—W. H. DAMPIER, Victo_a street, corner of Hobson-street. O LET or Sell (cheap), on easy terms, Large Marine Residence at Bella Vista. To Let, New Cottage, Ponsonby Road.—Apply at office Masefield & Co. WOOLGAR, of Grey-streeOs pre • pared to sell Ironmongery as cheap as any house in town. Wanted a strong Lad.



PHOTOGRAPHY TO MEET TPIF TIMES!—E. NORMS, 222, Queen street, Auckland (late of Oxford-street, London*, bai deterffiined to make a great reduction i_ the price Of bis work. In future the price will ._ : First-class? Cartes de Visile, Bs. per dozen, not less than 1 doz. taken; Children, Is. per dozen extra; Cabinet Portraits, _ for 13s. The New Ferrotype Portraits, made* on enamelled Stee' Plates, finished while waiting .—Carte de Visite size, 3 for os.; Cabinet size, 1 ie_ 2s. 6d. A Lon don Artist and London Prices. REWARD.— Lost, a small- Black and Tan Terrier Dog. £1 rewav _ Will be paid to anyone giving such information as shall lead to its recovery. Will _c increased _. _5 on con viction of offender if B*olen.—Apply to J. Law ford, Symonds-street, n a_t Scotch Ch-*rcb, _ LOST, on Monday,- 3rd inst, a? liver and white Pointer Dbg, about 18 Months old ; had curb chain coSlar on.—For 3. ner apply this office. FOUND, a small piec_ of Greenst ._e, with gold ring attached.—Apply Fisb lisher, Star office. mWO POUNDS KBWABB STRAYED, from Cawkwell's Farm, Pan mure, Four Head of Well-conditioned Bul'ocks. FISHER & CO. 11 .fa. December, 1877. A UCKLAND CHORAL SOCIETY. The performance of "The Messiah" being fixed for THURSDAY, 20th instant, a full attendance of Instrumentalists is requested at intervening Practices. ARCH. CLARK, Hon. Sec. VERY Handsome Mottled Kauri Chests of Drawers; very cheap for a few weeks only.—W. Norrie, top of Shortland-street. "\rOTICE.— Chri-tmas or New Year s -1-1 Special Donations, on behalf of the Children's Scripture Gift and Prize Association, will be mo . thankfully received by any mem ber of the General or the Ladies' Committee.— J. Goodall Brown, Hon. Sec. T> E M U E R A.' 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 treej3 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 ANNUAL LICENSES FOR CAR RIAGES, CARTS, DRIVERS, PORTERS, LODGING HOUSES, &c, &C. Town Cleric's Office, Auckland, December Bth, 1877. Notice is hereby given that all Licenses for Hackney and City Stage Carriages, Drays, Ex press Carts, Drivers. Porters, and Lodging Houses, also Certificates of Registration for Private Carts, expire on the 31st instant. Licenses and Certificates for the ensuing year will be issued on MONDAY, January 7th, 1877. Applicants will require to give up their number plates, and conform to the requirements of the By-Laws. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. DRAINAGE NOTICE. COOK-STREET. TO OWNERS AND OCCUPIERS. Auckland Town Clerk's Office. December 7,1877. Notice is hereby given to owners and occu piers of La»d, situate and abutting on COOK-STREET (between Grey and Hobson street), to Drain their respective Properties into the Sewer in course of construction. The present Contractor will execute the work at schedule prices, to street line, particulars of which may be obtained on application to the City Surveyor. Failing non-compliance with this notice, the City Council will, under the provisions of " The Corporations Act, 1876," proceed with the work necessary, at the risk and cost of owners or occupiers. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. , X^ ANTED fEN D E R~sT Tenders will be received up to the 22nd inst., for Repairing the Papakura Presbyterian Church. Specification to be seen at Mr. E. Willis's, Papakura. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. THOMAS A. NORRIE, Secretary. Papakura, December 10, 1877. KARANGAHAPE HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Tenders will be received up to 6 p.m. on the 20th instant, at the Office of the Board (Mr. T. Hayes), York-street, for Earthworks in Dublin, West, and Devon-streets. Plans, &c, at the office of Mr. John Boylan, C.E., 129,- Queen street. Any objections to the proposed levels of any of the above streets, to be lodged with the undersigned on or before the 20th instant, where a copy of the plans will be open for inspection, and any information respecting the works may be obtained. By order of the Board. J. WARREN, Chairman. m O -7 BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to noon on THURSDAY, the 20th instant, for the Erection of a Villa Residence at Parnell. Plans, &.C., at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. mOBUIL D E R S. Tenders will be received up to noon on SATURDAY, the 22nd instant, for the Erection of Bank Premises, at Levuka, for the Bank of New Zealand. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. mO CARPENTERS AND JOINERS. Tenders arc required for the Erection of a Building at Wairoa South (labour only). Plans, etc., may be seen at my office until TUESDAY, the 18th instant; when the tenders are to be delivered at 4 o'clock. JAMES WRIGLEY, ■ Architect. . BLENDERS will be received until noon _l on THURSDAY, the 13th instant, for the supply of Uniforms for the Auckland Artillery Volunteers. Pattern suit and particulars to be' seen at Mr. Payne's, Wellesley-street, where tenders will be addressed to Capt. Burns.—E Heighway, Quarter-Master Sergeant. rpO BUILDERS Tenders will be received up to noon on Satur day, the 15th instant, for the Erection of a Brick Building in Queen-street. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. mENDERS FOR FENCING. Town Clerk's Office, Dec. 1,1877. Tenders will be received until noon of THURS DAY, the 13th instant, for 100 chains, more or less, of Four-rail Hobart Town or split Heart of Kauri Rail 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. TVTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. NAPIER-MANAWATU RAILWAY. PAPATU BRIDGE CONTRACT. Public Works Office, Wellington, 14th November, 1877. Written Tenders will be received at this office up to noon on WEDNESDAY, the 2nd January, 1878, for the above contract. They must be addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Wellington, and marked outside . Ten der for Papatu Bridge Contract, Permanent Way." Plans and Specifications may be seen at the Public Works Offices, Auckland, Wanganui, Christchurch, Foxton, Wellington, Dunedin, Invercargill, the Survey Office, Nelson, and at the Post Office, Napier. Telegraphic tenders, similarly addressed and marked, wall be received if presented at any Telegraph Office by noon of the same date, provided that written tenders in due form are lodged at a District- or Resident Engineer's Office by the same hour, and accom panied by a cheque on some bank in the town where the tender is lodged; such cheque to be specially marked by a banker as good for twenty-one days, and to be in favour of the Receiver-General's Deposit Account only, and not to bearer or order. The lowest or any ten der will not necessarily be accepted. By command. JOHN CARRUTHERS, Engineer-in-Chief. N.B.—Plana for this contract can be pur chased at the above offices. "XT O Tf I ~C J. I hereby inform my customers, and tbe public generally, that Elizabeth Hogan has no Cows to enable her to supply milk, and all milk acccuius ovecdue are owing to me only. JOHN ROGAN,



GAZETTE IN BANKRUPTCY. j IN thn l_a ttci* of "The Debtors and Cre**i? Act, 1576." and of the Bank rupt. . «# _"HOj___i Jos__n Balnbridge, j of Po_.>_-_, Storekeeper, a Debtor. i Parties who h_*. c Claims on this Estate, and I have-not already proved them, are requested to do so-- with me oill or before tbe J4th instant, when a first and final Dividend w_T be payable. I THSS. MACFFARLANE, I Trustee. Suprera. Court BUi_S_gs, Au__and,Dece__fer 5, 1877. i IN the _mtter of "Tbe Debtors stud Credi*_t_ Act, 1876^ and of the B'_uk ruptc. Of William Henry Sykes, of. i Matak __c, Boatbuild <_va Debtor. I Creditors whs* have not already proved their i Claims with m? are requested Do do so on or I j before the 15th iastaht, when . first and final _ Dividend will be payable. j; i_iOS. MACFF__.LANE, 14 _ Trustee. Supreme Court B\iiidings, Auckland, I>«jei_ber 5.1877. IN the matter of-" The Debtor, a n Creditors Act, 1576. and of the Ba n ruptcy of Arthur Utting, lately Hokianga, Storekeeper, a Debtor. Creditors who have not'already proved their Debts are requested to do so with me on or before the 15th-instant, when a first and final Dividend will be payable. THOS. MACFFARLANE, 'Frustcc Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, December 5,1877. FOR SALE, a Milk Cart, Mare and Foal.—Mr Gladding, Kingsland Road, Mount Albert. FOR SALE, Hull of Enterprise, steamer, as she now lies in the intake, Mechanics Bay.—Apply to Mf. Archard, Britomart Hotel OR SALE, an Open Boat • 21ft. long oft. Bin. beam < with Oars, Sail. Anchor —_Apply to John Oliver, Mechanics' Bay. TO LET, a six-roomed House.—Apph to Mr. Barnes, Karangahape Road Newton. TO LET, four furnished rooms, where there are no lodgers or children Furniture can be had on weekly payments Apply at the Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria street East, corner of High-street. TO LET, Harbour View, Shortland street, 12 rooms.—Apply Mr. Mowbray Queen-street. OR SALE, a J arge Allotment ir Chapel-street.—Samuel Cochrane & Son. C.OTTAGES for Sale, suitable for workins J men, 4 rooms, at £95, £115, £120, £150. £175" £200, £220, and upwards; good allotments.—O Williamson, Estate Ag.ent, Vulcan Lane. -C* Pt P^dTfe —ONE House of 7 rooms, and Two p^^-f *J\s. Houses of i rooms and scullery, al] in good condition, on freehold corner allotment, close to Freeman's Bay. Price for the lot, £550. —S. Vaile, House Agent, Shortland-street. X«-| PER FOOT. Capital Building, 3J*.JL Alletment 116 and 80. Beautiful sea view, cannot be built out. The whole of the purchase money can remain on mortgage.—S. Vaile, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street. O BE LEASED, for ten years, those extensive and excellent Premises, com prising Mr. Dornwell's Butcher's Shop, together wi'.h shop adioining in Queen-street, 7 Shops in Darby-street, Albert Hall, Bowling Saloon, Stable, &c, &c—F. Ring. Agent. FOR SALE, a good, young quiet harness Horse; trial given.—R. Stevenson, Grocer, Newton Road. "KTURSERY, Strawberry, and Market _^_ .Garden, with four-roomed Cottage, in the City, for Lease, at a low rent, with immediate possession.—S. Y. Collins, Hepburn-street. TW'ORTH SHORE.—Excellent 10-roomed JL. . Villa on the Bathing Beach to Let; also, four Dwelling-houses in the best positions in the district.—O. Mays, Post-office Store. i?QA CASH. Balance at 10s. per week.— cw _> V. Comfortable Cottage close to the Rail way Station.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. jQ "I (\ to £100 LENT, on Building Society cw__\7 principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson. Estate Agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. _!.*._, A CASH, Balance at 15s. per week.—ln cW« r\r 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. 1 pTS. PER FOOT, at Ponsonby, two Capita /-<£ Building Allotments, measuring 80 x 100 for Sale at 15s. per foot.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. ___?____! —COMFORTABLE HOMESTEAD , *= V * ef 5 acres. divided into 3 paddocks. 1 paddock grass, _ acre strawberries, the re mainder in orchard and vineyard, vegetables &c.; new House of 5 rooms, also Stable, Cow |hed.Piegery, Wel1 ' &<*.— S. Vaile, Land Agent Shortland-street. 1 os. PER FOOT. 15 minutes walk from . .J- _ Queen-street, a few Choice Allotments, fully planted with fruit and ornamental trees. Terms. £10 cash: balance can remain on mort gage.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. TO LET, those commodious Offices, with , ~ .fixtures, lately occupied by Mr. E. Meyer, bohcitor, Shortland-street; rent low. Also a small Store and Office adioining Custom-house Hotel, Fort-street, at a moderate rent.—Apply to Samuel Brown, Shortland-street. TO LET, a good House of six rooms, and one of four rooms, with water laid on, and good well; ovens and gardens.—James Reid, Eden Terrace; or Ashton and Son- Insurance Buildings g T E A M ENGINES. FOR SALE, Cheap, in first-class condition, with certificate for ootbs pressure: 1 Portable, double cylinders, 9*; 1 Do., Do.. 7*; 1 Do., single cylinder. 10; 1 Do., Do., B.—Apply to G. HOLDSHIP. AUCKLAND AND NEWCASTLE Also, KAIPARA RAILWAY. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR EXCURSIONS. CHEAP FARES. Ordinary Single Fare Tickct'issued from any Station, between Saturday, 22nd December, and Wednesday, 2nd January inclusive will be available for returning any day up to, and in cluding Thursday. 3rd January. BOXING DAY, NEW YEAR'S DAY, AND 2nd JANUARY. Trains will run during greater portion of the day every twenty minutes between Auckland and Ellerslie. Fares :--Auckland. Newmarket, and One hunga to Ellersde—One Shilling, single or return, irrespective of class. Train for Waikato leaves Auckland at 6.15 p.m. Tickets, admitting to Course, can be bad at Auckland, Newmarket, and Onehunga Stations. By order. A. V.SMACDONALD, General Manager. AUCKLAND AND NEWCASTLE RAILWAY. OPENING TO HAMILTON. WEDNESDAY, December 19, being the day fixed for Opening the Line to Hamilton, Second Class Single-fare Tickets will be available for Return Journey, from all Stations between Auckland and Newcastle; available as far as Hamdton. These Tickets will be available for return on the day following. Auckland to Newcastle, available for Hamil ton, and return next day, 12s. id. Trains will leave Auckland at 7 a.m. and 1.35 p.m. A Special Train will leave Hamilton at 4 p.m. Passengers by Morning Train from Auckland will thus have a stay in Hamilton of about three hours. As the Time Table will be altered to suit the distance, Passengers will do well to ascertain correct departure from Roadside Stations day previous. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. _£100 R E w A R D A Reward of ONE HUNDRED POUNDS (£100) will be paid to anyone giving such infor mation to the Police or the Insurance Com panies, as will lead to the detection and con viction of any person concerned in wilfully setting fire to premises in the Province oi Auckland. HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Hon. Sec Insurance Companies Association. -pHCENIX BREWERY. THAMES, CERTIFICATE OF GOVERNMENT ANALYST, Messrs. Ehrenfried Bros , Thames. Gentlemen,—Hawng made a very careful anc complete analysis of the samples of your Beer taken by me from several Hotels in Auckland I find it to be perfeotly free from adulteration and is, in my opinion, a really first-class article I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, J. M.AZZIN Tu_ NY, Government Analyst



A UCKLAND J. ACI N G CLU B* Owners, Trainers, and' others, are informed that One Pound (Training Eec) per Horse will be charged for working oft' the. Course or Ploughed Galop. —Wat. PERcr. _7>_ Secretary. T> A R N E L L. NEW AND SEASONABLE GOODS FOR CHRISTMAS. W. S. COLLINS, In returning his sincere thanks for the liberal support accorded him for the last three years, would respectfully call the attention of his cus tomers, and the public generally, to his New and Well-assorted Stock'of NEW FRUITS, I FANCY GROCERIES, and PROVISIONS. A fine assortment of Imperial Plums, Mu. catel Raisins, New Figs, Preserved Ginger, and Chow Chow, Jordan Almonds, Bar <ielonas, Walnuts, &c. .Refined Sngars from 4id. per lb. Go .1 Family Tea, 2s. per lb. Try my Superlative Mixture, 3s This Tea is : the BEST ever offered in Auckland at the price. F_ft_s Hams and Bacon, splendid cheese. OASrt'P- U-__ft__g WILL BE TREATED LIBERAL IA". A Trial ia respectfully solicited, W. g. COLLINS, FamiSCT Grocer & Provision Dealer, _Lvnaka-* Road, P_j______ i[_ CARD.] A G.. PURCBAS, M__.CS., England, _____• XARANGAHAPE ROAD, A_*______|>, _________BCT?_ns_to be addressed as above, QTAHtH. PUBLIC HALL. THE ANNUAL Bi_LL, To be held in the above Hnllon WEDNESDAY, 26tb December, 18. . ■ TICKETS, 6s;; -Lai.Ss. Fbgke. Doors open at: _alf-past 7? Dancing; to com mence at 8 o'clock, jVjfUTUAL LIFE-ASSOCIATION OF -LTJL AUSTRALASIA. [ESTABLISHED 1865.J2 NEW ZEALAND BRANCH. HEAD OFFICE, AUCKLAND. For Mutual and- ■ - I_dbi______e. I_f Assurance Endowment' and Annuity Business. .The public are requested to note that although • this is not the oldest Office in Australasia, l it was the first to free Lif*. Assurance from the harassing restrictions-which till - its establishment in 18C9, and or some time , after, were imposed by other Societies on their members. . Its Policies are Indefeasible^ from' date of issue, and contain NO CONDITIONS as- to , tuture occupation, residence, or cause of death. ; Prospectuses, and full information, ozs application to V. M. TRIMBLE, • Travelling Agent; or, to WILLIAM T. J.'BELL,. General Agent for New' Zealan d DECEMBER iy_ AT BARNES' COTTAGES NEWTON. ELEGANT DRAWING-ROOM SUITE; (9 pieces), Brocaded Silk Rep. Superior Walnut Pianoforte, Zeigler, trichord - Walnut Canterbury, Walnut Music Staot, Very Hapdsome Walnut Loo Table, Wardrobe, Car pet and Rug, Chests Drawers, Iron Bedsteads (double and single), Bedding, Curtains and Poles, Fender and Irons, Ornaments, -Wash stands and Ware, Mirrors, Cheffionier, Cabinet Sewing Machine by Grover and Baker, . & c., &c., Sec THE Subscribers have been instructed to sell, at the Residence (Barnes' Cottages, Newton), on Monday next, 17th instant,'.at 11 oclock, ' The above HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE most of which is in excellent condition' ■ and of a superior class. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW. CI T V MAR T. NEW SEASON'S TEAS (DUTY PAID). WINES AND SPIRITS,. TOBACCO, &c. GRANT & MORTON WILL sell by auction at their stores* Fort-street, Tp-morrow (Thursday), 13 th December, at 11 o'clock, 25 J-chests " Ocean," 72—duty paid & » » 13 Jo „ Anna," 58 20 » „ 52 " 50 boxes " Ocean," 11 „ 50 „ " Anna," 92 5 cases Bitters 6 J-casks Sherry Wine 6 „ Port 60 cases Bennett's Old Tom 25 „ Geneva 2 J-casks Runi 17 cases Schnapps 30 „ Bottled Stout 10 boxes Tobacco—Venus 5 » »» Over the Water ,_; " m_" Honey Dew 100 cases T.D. Pipes 10 barrels Barcelona Nuts 2 cases Vermicelli 10 „ i Colman's Mustard 5„ 1 „ 5 „ lib. Fresh Herrings 3 „ Pint Olives • Terms at Sale. TO-MORROW. AT THE CORNER MART: AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK A.M. 111 PACKAGES _. E _fe 170 bags SUGAR 200 boxes CANDLES 30 cases WINE GROCERIES & BRUSIIWARE. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer FRIDAY/DECEMBER ]& TIMBER ! TIMBER ! TIMBER ! L. W. E. A T €>• N. HAS received instructions to sell by auction, at C. A.. Harris's Timber Yard, Breakwater Road, on Friday, the 3ith instant, at 2 o clock, 4-0 f)_.iJ'EBI Kauri Boards and *±V,UVV. Scantling—3 x2,i x % 4_3- fcxl, 9xJ. 9xl, ffx I_. In Lots to Suit Puicba-ers. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14. HOUSEHOLD^FURNITURE. &c., &c. &c. AT THE: MART. THE Subscribers will sell at .be Mart, Fort-street, on Friday, l_th instant, atH oclock, A General Assortment of Useful Household Furniture, comprising Bedroom* Par lour, Dining-room, and Kitchen Furni ture. SAMUEL CO^_HRANE & SON, .* ■ Auctioneers. ; " FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14. AT 12 O'CLOCK. CUTTER-YACHT ■" JUNO." OPEN SAILING-BOAT ■" AMY." THE subscribers will offer by public _ auction, at the Mart, Fort-street, on Friday, Uth instant, at 11 o'clock, The Cutter-Yacht JUNO, with dingy, anchor 1 and chain, sew suite of sails, running , gear, &c., o-o. The Open Sailing Boat AMY, with outfit. v The above will be en view at the Watermen's Stairs on Friday. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers.