-of Parnell, Thames ; Mr Cole, Good Intent, 'i.0.0.F.: MrPlanaghau (Court Sir George Grey, Wellington) ; Mr Whiskin (Coro (winndel .Mr Tait, Rechabites ; Mr Hunt, iFree Templars; Bro. McE'wen, Court Zealandia: Bro. Dempsey, Ranger ol Juvenile Foresters. Tha hall was season ably decorated by Messrs Piggot, Stitchbury, and Pa teson. The pro gramme was successfully gone through, and consisted of chairman's speech on the advantages of the order, a pianoforte solo by Mi- Turrell, junr., songs by Mrs Augur, "Maggie's Secret" and "Juanita," both son.ers well sung; "Don't, be angry with me, darling" by Bro. Tucker, a duet by Bros. ■ Tucker aud. McLean, a step-dance by Bro. Dempsey, a reading by Dr. Dawson,"" The Farmer's Wife and the Flies ;" and the "Sherwood Forester," an original poem, by Mr Blackman. The songs were accompanied 0:1 the piano by Mr Turrell. At a quarter past nine o'clock the dancing commenced, Mr F. Christmas acting as Master of Ceremonies, the music by the Hibernian Band, under the leadership of Mr Lonergan. The whole of the proceedings were pleasant and satisfactory. ELLERSLIE GARDENS. These gardens were not patronised so well as usual on Boxing Day, no doubt owing to the great rival attractions. The swings and roundabouts were resorted to by the young of both sexes in great numbers, and during the dinner-hour^pic nics were to be seen being enjoyed in various shady parts of the gardens. The sports came off as advertised. It will be seen that Hutton, who won the Prince of Wales Cup on the 9th November, was again successful, Aviiming the 'first prize in the Ilalf-V'iie and the £_nrl pri_.-j_.i-__ -tlio-IKOv-d.. He is evidently a very good man at both distances. The amateur races were not successful in bringing out large fields, and t will he seen that the winner in one case was objected to as not being entitled to run as an amateur. The programme was varied by the introduction of a horse race. It was noticed by several of the visitors that, al though the proprietor of the Gardens pro Aided passes for re-admission to those who went from the sports to the racecourse, the Racing Club officials refused a similar courtesy to those who came to the Gardens from the course. The following list gives the result of the running : — Boys Race, under 13. Prizes £1 and 5s : Jas. Allen, 1 ; Jos. CuUen. Five started. Won easily by 3 yards. Hop Step and Jump. Prize £1 : Jones, 1; D. White, 2. Distance 37ft. 2in. Amateur Race (fiOO yards handicap). Prize a Trophy : \V. H. FaLron, scratch; H. Blunder, 18yds., 2nd'; D, White, 3rd. 150 yards handicap. Open to members of the Tradesmen's Athletic Club only :M. Mettham, 3yds., 1 ; R. Hutton, scratch, 2 ; E. O'Hare, 7yds., 3. J. Carpenter, syds.; E. Mckinley,'lyd.; J. Meld rum, 6yds.; J. Martin, 6yds., also ran. This was a slash- ! ing race the men being in a compact cluster ! 29 yards from home. Here Hutton got the lead for a moment, but Mettham, coming with a grand rush at the finish, won by 2ft. The race was run in one heat. Boys Race (under 8 years) : Ryan first. A boy named Summers won the race, but was disqualified for being over age. Jumping with horses.—This event did not come off, the entries not being sufficient. Horse Race. —twice round. Mr Miller's Charlie Ist. Three-Legged Race.—Gault and Martin Ist. Gallantly won after most of the com petitors had come to grief. Half-mile Handicap—Prizes £3 and £1. — R. Hutton, scratch,' Ist; B. Donnellv, 25vds 2nd; E. O'Hare, SOvds 3rd; j. Martin, 20yds; A Daly, 25yds ; J. Carpen ter, 25yds; E. McGinley, syds ; H. >"tokes, 30yds; E. Donovan. 30yds ; J. Hendry, 35yds, R, Cafirey, 35yds ;W. H. Morgan, 35yds; also ran. After the first quarter, Donnelly and-Hutton singled themselves out and "raced home together. Hutton got the lead in the straight, and won by two yards. Amateur Race. —150 yds. Handicap.— Prize, a trophy.—Keesinpc, 5 yds, Ist; H. Bhmden, 6 yds, 2nd. Four started. A good race, won by a yard. Tilting at the Ring.—Prize, £3.—D. White, Ist; W. F. Fagan, 2nd. The winner, in three runs, carried away five ring's, the score of the next being four. Sack Race.—Prize, £I.— McCartney, Ist; Meldrum, 2nd. Six started. The race provoked much amusement. Boys' Race, under 16. —Cummins, Ist ; Ryan, 2nd. Six started. The winner had it his own way. THE HOT SPRINGS. The s.s. Rotomahana, Capt. Farquhar, cast off from the wharf at half-past 10 a,m., with about two hundred excursionists on hoard, bound for the above favourite resort and sanatarium of Auckland. After round ing the North Head, nothing occurred _ of any interest on the voyage, until arriving opposite Whangapoa, when a rather hungry •sensation was felt by all the passengers, and there might be seen sundry unpackings otkits, boxes, tins, &c. Now and then Mr J. Prohl, the chief steward was asked the time dinner would be ready. At last the bell was rung, and a most substantial oill of fare was' produced by the above gentleman. A passenger walked on the bridge, and reported progress. Mr White was all there allowing hiniseif to be made a target of for the children, who were pelting him with -spare biscuits. There was some stir on deck when the captain was seen looking •serious. Passengers wondered what was up, then came an order to " Ease her," "Stop her." We had arrived. "Lower the boats." " The captain being determined to get rid of us as soon as possible we landed on the rocks, aud started off; some to bathe in the Springs, others to the first class hotel of the spirited proprietor Robert Graham Esq., "who is always most attentive to the comfort,' and •accommodation of his visitors. After enjoying this picturesque retreat until 5 p.m., the excursionists re-embarked for Auckland. The' s.s. lona passing when offtheLakeon her way from the Kawau, the usual compliments were passed by the passengers on both vessels, viz., " Give us a towline," and other nautical terms usual about this time of the year. Arrived at the wharf'"at 8 p.m. ;jj all feeling perfectly satisfied at their trip. ALBERT HALL. There was a large attendance at the Albert Hall, Darby-street, last evening, for the purpose of witnessing the wonderful per formances of Mr Hennieke, and Madame Stella, at the conclusion of the programme, a large number of gifts were distributed, consisting of various useful and ornamental articles. ' The performance will be repeated this evening. THE KAWAU. . The trip of the lona to the Kawau was interesting if not very eventful. At 10. lo the vessel 'was thoroughly packed, having about 350 persons on board, and " haul up the gangway" was a welcome sound to the throng & expectant pleasure-seekers. Un der the care of Capt. Farquhar, the smart ht-tle screw started under easy steam tor fler destination, the journey being tull ot lively interest, under a beautiful clear sky, •with a brisk head-wind which exhilarated *c spirits of all on board. Arrived at the Kawau, tile scene was one of entrancing loveliness ; the beautiful little bay, with m Jetty in front of the neat residence ot *ir George Grey, with little knots of visitors ?uo had already arrived from neighbouring was a very pleasing sight. * As soon steamer dropped alongside the ]itty, ■oir George Grey came down to welcome the Auckland, and shook hands "With many old acquaintances, and with ffany strangers too ; expressing his hope tnatah would heartily enjoy themselves, lie crowd filed off in every, direction, and £ Bndreds of hooks and corners were soon laKen possession of by little parties intent £?<>. such amusement as suited th-: JTi 8- The day being advanced, the . JHUBtle of the lona called the tourists wgether, and at about 5.15 all was ready 2? the return trip. Sir George Grey again *^ c . out of his residence to wave :■** adieu to the departing visitors,

and as soon as the anchor was up, a ring of cheers was sent ashore—loud, long and hearty—which Sir George Grey grace fully acknowledged ;' the quests remaining ashore waving their handkerchiefs in friendly- adieusT as lo«g as they could he seen. " Shortly after leaving the s.s. Rotomahana was seen heading for town, and when both vessels were oil Rangitoto Point the air rangfwith vociferous cheering from both vessels. Wc must not omit to mention Mr McLeod, the courteous steward of the lona, whose catering! was liberal and satisfactory throughout the day. A better spread, or'better served, could not have been desired.

NGARUAWAHIA RACES,

These races took place yesterday on the new course on the Waipa River, and there . was a farge atsendance. High jump : Thi* was won by Crew, who jumped sft. Hurdle race, distance 120 yds : This was won by Kerr; Crew, . Baker, and Paora also entering. 100 yds race : Six entered, Hen winning easily. Mile race : There were seven entries for this race. Paora started at scratch, and won; Knox, with 20yds start, finishing second; and Hyde, with 25yds, third ; time, 4 mm. 56secs. Maiden Plate, 1^ miles : Bond's Derby, 1; Hedger's Rangitira, 2; Kirkwoo4.'s Dick, 3. Handi cap flat race, 2 miles : Morrison's Wizard, 2; T. Bond's Prima Donna, 2; Hall's Sultan, 3. Pony race : There were seven entries for this race, which was one of the best of the day—Venus, i; Shamrock, 2; Maori, 3. Maori race: This was won by Master against two others. Hack hurdle race : Dick Swiveller, 1; Shandigaff, 2; Pirongia, 3.

OBICKET MATCHES

VICTORIA C.C. V. PAKURANGA C.C

A team of the Victoria Cricket Club yes terday proceeded to Pakuranga. for the pur pose of playing a cricket match with an eleven from that district. The time fixed for the departure was 7.30 a.m., but the drag which had been engaged (Mr Gaidmer's of Newton), was not ready until 8.30 a.m. After several delays on the road, the party arrived at the Pakuranga cricket ground at 10.30 a.m. The match was commenced at once, in the presence of a large number of spectators. The Pakuranga eleven were sent to_ the wickets first, the bowling for the Victoria side being commenced*by Messrs T. Hutson and Moginie. Messrs J. and H. Cook also bowled later on. The first innings concluded for 67, and the and the second for 92. The Victoria team only succeeded in obtaining 35 runs iv.'the first innings, and 42 in the second, the principal scores on their side being made by J. Moginie, J. Hutson, and Done. The former contributed about 25 runs by some really fine playing. The bowlers for the Pakurangians were Messrs E. and W. Fitzpatrick. Strange to say almost every one of the Victoria eleven were caught out. We are unable to give the scores in full owing to pressure upon our space. The Auckland players started for town at 5.30 aud arrived shortly after 8 o'clock. Several stoppages took place on the journey . much to the disgust 6f the tired and crest fallen players, who considered the driver was not entitled to any refreshment during thewearyfand monotonous drive borne. The return match is expected to take place on Easter Monday.

ST,-ANDRE vVS CHOIR PICNIC,

St. Andrew's choir held a most enjoyable pic nic at the Lake, North Shore, yesterday. The affair was under the auspices of Mr Culpan, organist of St. Andrews, ably assisted by Mrs Culpan. who was most, energetic and thoughtful iv attendingto the comfort of th ..holiday seekers. Amongst those present were the Revs. D. Bruce, Car rick, and Evans. Th* party numbered about 200, i consisting of parishioners of St. Andrews. The Te Aroha was chartered for their convey ance, and left the wharf at 9 o'clock, anchor ing off the Lake at 10. Here the party were met and cordially* welcomed by his Worship the Mayor, who invited them to encamp on the groundsadjoininghis residence. The invitation was gladly accepted, and the holiday seekers at once lent themselves to enjoyment. Swings were erected under the trees, and other arrange ments made for the amusoment of the young sters. At the invitation of Mr Brett the adults visited his residence, where they were hospitably received. Th«y then returned to the grounds where the commissiarat depart ment was placed under requisition, aud the party lunched with sharpened appetites, his Worship being present. After a picnic under the trees, tbe party accepted another invitation from the Mayor, wh»re Miss Yaughan and other ladies displayed their skill to advantage on the piano, while a merry group of <i ancers assembled on the ground in front of Mr Brett's residence. Songs, croquet, French tigue, and other harm less pastimes whiled the fleeting hours away, while some of the younger male members of the party sonerht the sheltered spots of the Lake, and'indulged in a bathe. The party got on board the Te Aroba at sundown, and returned to Auckland, after spending a day ihe pleasure of which will notsoon be forgotten. Mr George Sibbin, in one of his characteristic speeches, returned thanks,and all the party wore loud in their praises of the kind hospitality shewn by Mr and Mrs Brett.- COMMUNICATED.

CABLEGRAMS.

Sich Oold Discoveries in Hew duinea.

Great Fire at Manilla.

Year's Drought at Batavia

(SPECIAL TO "STAB.")

SYDNEY.

(From our own Correspondent.)

This day.

Fires at Manilla destroyed two hundred thousand (200,000) dollars worth of pio perty. . , -, , ■ •■> i " There has been no ram at Jaatavia, island of Java, for nearly a year. The Summatra coffee crops are splendid. The Chinese Government purchased the Woosun" railway and closed it, although it was popular with the people, and a financial success.. The step was taken owin<* to the antagonism of the mandarins. Mr'pope Heimessy, the ex-Governor or Barbadoes, who nearly produced a rebellion there, is intensely unpopular at Moug The Torres Straits mail has arrived at Cook town. ;■'..'■ ■ . -M- __ The Rev Mr Laws, a missionary to JNew Guinea, reports rich gold discoveries in the interior. - The natives are friendly. The west side of the island is suffering from drought.

Collision of Trains at Taupiri.

SERIOUS DAMAGE,

[BY TELEGRAPH],

(From our own Correspondent.)

NEWCASTLE-. ■ This day, 2.32 p.m.

Two trains collided near Taupiri. Some one is reported hurt, but as- far as I can rather no one was killed. , COLLISION. The trains collided at Taupiri half an hour ago Considerable damage was done One man had his legs broken, and another W£lSt 535&8 COBBESPONDKNT.] AL collision has occurred between the •roods and material tram, between Taupiu I nd the coal mines. One man is known to be injured. - ■ ■■

AUCKLAND ALMANAC 1878.

THE proprietor has to apologise to a numbeWtradesmen whose advertisements ?Ssh arriving too late, were unavoidably Zu ___? from the Auckland Almanac 18/8. VV _?5 to the great number issued it In 6 Owm .to tnj-SJJ" i^^ative to issue, the TeibSTor. er" to forward copies Suhout the colony at the commencement of the year. _____===== . ~

,r w A"T__mbie has been presented by Mr W. A. twmwe N ahia wlt h an the Presbyterians of JN»« f w address and album onj me departure.

THE YEARLY EXCURSION.

According to custom, Captain Logan, the popular-skipper of the s.s. Hero, placed his fine vessel at the disposal of the orphan children of the various charitable institu tions of the place for an excursion to Motu tapu. The youngsters, accompanied by their guardians and teachers, began to wend their way to the wharf about {) o'clock, and were safely stowed on board. The fine weather caused the public t) f ro.ly patronise the trip, and the steamer was quite crowded enough for comfort, considering that over 1,0-00 were on board. Arrived at the island, the landing was effected with rapidity, owing to the 1 ind n._s of Captains Ral s and Auld, *f the ships City of Auckland and Famenotli, iv providing boats aud crews for the purpose. Messrs James and John Reid, the pro prietors of the island, were most indefati gable in their exertions to please the young folks, and provided a donkey, a monkey, and several other wild fowl for their delectation. A most enjoyable day was spent, and at 5 o'clock the re-embarkation was started. This was completed by half past six, and the steamer slowly sped back to town, arriving at eight o'clock, after a most pleasant trip. The children of St. Mary's Orphanage were present, under charge of Father Walter McDonald, Father O'Dwyer, Miss Hahly, and others, to the number of 70 girls. ' The children of the Howe-street Institute numbered about 106, and were in charge of Colonel Haultaiu, Mr W. Thorne, and Mr G. W. Owen. Mr G. I*. Pierce was present iv charge of the Parnell Orphan Home children to the number of 40 scholars. On the return, just as the vessel was nearing the wharf, Colonel Haultain ascended the bridge, and made a speech of thanks, eulogising Captain Logan's kindness to the cause of charity, and calling for three cheers, which was well responded to. Mr G. W. Binney then spoke a piece, referring to the debt which they all owed to the Messrs. Reid _in allowing them to land on the island, and for their hospitality. Captain Logan takes this opportunity of thanking several friends for their donations of lollies, money, etc. He also thanks the STAR and " Herald " newspapers for the insertion of free advertisements. The trip was by far the most successful and remuner ative which has yet been given. In con nection with this trip, a pleasing ceremony took place on board the Hero to-day at noon. Father Walter McDonald came "on board with six orphan girls of the St Mary's Institute, and having met Captain Logan' in the e-' loon toe reverend father addressed him n \e y courteous terms, and stated that in token of his great kindness the children had prepared for him a smoking cap, which he hoped he would wear for a long time. One of the orphans then made the presentation, which Captain Logan acknowledged in suit able terms specially referring to the con tinual and .elf sacrificing feelings which Father McDonald had always evinced in the welfare of the orphans. He spoke in compimentary terms of Mr Crnickshank, whose support they had always had also. That gentleman responded, and the meet ing broke up. After the presentation, Cant. Logan, with his usual kindness, treated the children to lollies, cakes, &c. Messrs Quick and Crowther are to be com mended for their courtesy in providing 'busses to meet' the children after landing, and conveying them to their homes. j

TAWHIAO'S CHEAT SPEECH.

HE COMPAEES HIMSELF TO A

CALF

[TRANSLATED BY MR J. C. YOUNG.]

These words of Tawhiao, tiie chief of "Waikato, were transmitted to Wiicmu Mahiteßanpikai has.Ofor him to exnlaiu the meaniuyof the different expressions therein contained to his people, the Arawas. It was a speech addressed by Tawhiao to the tribes assembled at Hiku rangi during the days of October last:—The likeness of this word isindeflniteness, but your thoughtfulness is exceedingly great, hence your , coming from the numerous districts. On your arrival you considered that the object of cn-lling you together was insufficient for such an impor tant gathering. lam like the clouds, flrstgently rising in the hfeavens, then rising higher and spreading until the heavens are covered. [This refers to his (Tawhiao's) policy being universally adopted by the natives.] And the tribes of this island are not yet aware that my dynasty will spread like the clouds. If a calf be fastened up. th . cow may travel to various places, but will return again to her calf. [The cow refers to the tribes who are ssvercd from the King party, but who will eventually return to their allegiance.l In alike manner the dogs of Taka. although you may endeavour for five years to tame them, will not he domes ticated, their love for Tongariro still remains. [Tongariro is the celebrated volcanic mountain south of Lake Taupo. Taka was an Arawa chi. f in command of a war party, who intended to invade tho Whanganui country. On their arrival at Tongariro they encountered a snow storm, during which all perished. Taka's party had a number of dogs with them, which survived, and took up their abode on the mountain, arid became thoroughly wild, so that even if a punpy is taken from the mother and kept for five years, they are still wild, and will rush to Tonga riro, their love forit being so ,"great, no matter how kindly they have been treated. These dogs are pure white, and their descendants still occupy the mountain. The King here re presents himself as Tongariro, and although the Government has drawn away the tribes for n. time, yet their love for him is so great they will return (like the dogs of Taka) to their native mountains, and submit to his authority.] And here am I, your post, around which you will rally where we shall be all cemented together. This authority Will not retorgrade, but will con tinue to advance on our victorious path. As' before mentioned, I am like the clouds, first faintly rising in the heavens, then rising higher, and spreading until the heavens are covered like the cloud of Blij ah. The accomplishment of this will be similar to tha'; of Elijah. Oh, all the old people, hold fast. 00 not desert. I have measured the length, the breadth, and the depth of the political position of affairs of the whole of the tribes, and the time will arrive when this word for command will be accomplished in every place by every tribe. IThe calf before mentioned is th . rope. The meaning of this word is that after a time the fog will be "dispersed, and everything will be as clear to all the tribes as the noonday sun in a cloudless firmament!. This sun has arisen, and will gain strength to disperse the hazy atmos phere, which now obscures the vision of the prodigal tribes. Although my position may be considered by seme to he insignificant, yet these words are pregnant with strength. Unanimit y in a cause willjjalways lead to success. Be)- o.d me !I am this calt'to c _ict us tofjetheriij very place. The calf is the rone for our post. In ordor to establish a full accomplishment of my • ideas for our mutual benefit, I call out to you as a calf to her mother—Come hither, come htthe . This word shall not return unto me void, and will not be Suppressed either East, We _j North, or South, and the head quarters of my monarchy will be immutably established here. |His divine authority a^ King will be tudversallyrecognised.] Then will the saviour of the nation be born, and all these things be accomplished. Sufficient are these words. EOBtT HIKURANGI Secretary of Tawhiao, By his Command.

EVENING STAR, SIONFW.. DECEMBER 24, 187?-



Before the Christmas and New Year holi days set in kind husbands are reminded they should treat their wives as well as them selves to some new Clothes, a nice new Dress and Hat for the wife, and Clothing for children and self can be obtained at a very small cost at the City Hall. Arcade. You will find this is the right Establishment in which to lay out your cash. After the necessary articles of clothing are purchased, what spare money you have can be well invested in making your homes comfort able by buying a little Furniture or a new- Carpet, Floor Cloth, Curtains, etc., etc., for there you will see the Greatest Variety in Auckland. Tapestry Carpets from 2s lid ; Brussels from 4s 9d ; Bedroom Carpets'from. Is ; Fancy Mattings, and Furniture of all kinds proportionately cheap. Country Settlers are invited to stroll through the spacious Show-Room, 166 feet long, and nspect the Stock.—Holloway, Garlick, and Cranwell, Proprietors, City Hall Arcade, Queen and Lome-streets.—[Advt.l 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 tbe ordinary purposes of heating, and still more for those cooking and raising steam, as it absorbs me smoke or. inflammable gases given oil by coal during combustion, and renders the fire brightr 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 coals lack —body



and resistance. Every hoikeholder phoul buy coals and coke at theslftie time, and, convenient, mix them : .miller bills an greater'satisfaction will boille result. Th price of coke is advertml elsowhere [ADvT.] The lion, the Native Milliter paid a visi



to the Domain yesterday tojirning durin the progress of theamiißemeais, and evince considerable iuterest in the Mppiness of th great assemblage gathered ti.ere. The bazaar at Waiujcu on Wednesday w.i a great success. Air Campbell kindly placet the Agricultural Hall at the disposal of th Committee. The stalls .ere presidei over by Mesdamos King, Fla.xman, Bischofl Adams, Green, Hamlin, anl the Missei Haslett, King, Currie, and a numevou staff of young ladies. The amount realise* up to the time of closing, ten o'clock, wa £75 15s. "«_IC-riVK_J \)%TA JTED, an Errand Boy.-Appl: V . at ovice to D. H. Carter Bootmaker Queen-street. IH_T ANTED, an "Engineer for trie s.s. VV ' Kina.—J. Casey and Son. \TETANTED, a respectable youig person v V with good busitiess qualiJcalions, t( serve in a Confectioner's Shop ; must be able t< take orders.—Apply, by letter, to 3£rs. Burton Parnell. "^TSTANTED, a respectable Person t< _. . Wet Nmw at their own home.—Applj at the office of thls_paper. _OTANTED, a competer* Cook. —E. V V Waters. Queen-street. "WCTANTED immediately ior Fiji, 100( v _ Sacks in good order, in large or smal quantities.—P., at Mr La,vers, \ Queen-street Auckland. "¥¥7ANTED, a Situation as Gardcnei V V and Groom ; good references.—Johr Kegors, Blue Post Dining Rooms.: TJTANTED, a Youth • mist be steady ¥ and a good milker.—G. Hilme.- WANTED to Purchase, a Second-hand American Stove, No. 7 or ?.—"A.M.W.,' Post-office, Auckland. ' ____ "%%J ANTED, a smart young lad who can V milk and make himself general b" use ful ; good wages given.—Mr. John Leonard, next door to Prince Aluert Hotel, Epsom. to Sell, a Beautiful Walnut V p/ Bord Piano (new) for £2. 10s., and a S?mall Harmonium for £10.—Applf at "nee, J. Howden, Shortland-street. &___ Bee "Brett's Almanac," advt., pa/c 1-11.] WANTED, a Nursegirl.— Apply Mrs Gardner, Thames Dining Rooms, Queen street wharf. WANTED, a man and his wife to make themselves generally useful on a farm. -Mr. A. Buckland. T/STANTED, good Shingle Splitters ; 7/ per 1000 given at the stump,—Mr: Darn ton. Storekeeper, Freeman's .Hay. TK STAN TED, for tbe country, a man and V_' wife without children; a very good situation for a respectable couple.—Adam L lybonrn. Fort-street. ANTED, a smart active young Man. —A. Dornwcll, Butcher. - \7STANTED, a General Servant;. good Vy wages; references required.—Prospect House, Parnell. T^TANTED, a good General Servant ; _'t reference required.—Mrs R. Salmon, Unper Hobson-street. \}ST ANTED KNOWN, that we are seli ing Tapestry Carpets from 2/11 per yard; Brussels Carpets, from 4/0; Bedroom Carpets, Tom 1/; Heathru-.s. from 6/6.; also, Mattings, slain and fancy. Linoleum. Floorcloths. &c, at owest prices.—T. &H. Cooke, C 7. Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN, that having a Large Stock of Iron Bedsteads, Fold ng, Stump, French, and Half-tester, we are iffering them at. low pkices to make room for urther shipments expected shortly: also, Mat -rasses, Palliasses, Bolsters, a»d Pillows, all kinds.—T, &H. Cooke, 67, Queen-street. \IJ_A.NTED, a strong Girl for housework; 7 V must be accustomed to children : a com fortable home for a steady girl.—Apnly Mrs. H. Waite, next Eden Vine Hotel, between live and nine p.m. W" ANTED, Cash Purchasers to. know that I am making great reductions in the price of General Groceries, New Fruits, and Provisions during the Christmas Season, Give my Assam Tea a trial ; the finest im ported.—W, S. Collins, Tea Dealer, Manukau Road, Parnell. It^TANTEDIvNOWNTIhat T. Barnett TV has his usual Christmas Stock of Hams and Bacon (his own curing), and hopes his old customers will not forget te give him a call, 10[TANTED to Buy, Geese and Turkeys. . ? W. E. Westbeech. Ponsonhy. WANTED KNOWN, 500 Alpaca Coats, 6s lid; 200 Silk Coats, 12s lid ; 50 dozen Flax Shirts, with collars, 2s lid. Hand somest Trousers and Vests in colony •price* low. Weekly payments taken.— PHILLIP 3 MART, 177, Queen-street. WANTED, a Situation as a Governess by a Lady of high accomplishments. Many years c .cnerience in tuition. No objection to go" to the Waikato or to the south.—Address '' Gbverness." care Star Office. T)|7ANTED, a tenant for the upper flat V V ot my Store in Cross Durham-street, at present occupied by Messrs. Fowler, Tinsmiths. Suitable for Storage or for a Workshop. Rent, £1 per week.—S. C. Brown. WANTED to Supply (Cheap), for a Xmas Present, One of Bord's elaborately carved first class double-check action 7-octave Piano, in splendid walnut case ; so superior an instrument seldom seen. — Webb's Music Saloon. Wei 1 csley-street. "TTSTISHJNG you the Compliments of the v V Season, we draw attention to our Christmas Specialities. Every pound of 2s Cd and 3s Tea has a Lady's Brooch enclosed. Every purchaser of Currants and Raisms will receive a Child's Toy. In the Drapery Depart ment purchasers of not, less than 10s will receive some article of use or ornament according _b amount of purchase. These Specialities until the New Year. No reduction of qualities or in crease of price.—R. French's Royal Tea Mart and Cheap Drapery Establishment, Upper Hobson-street. , W~ ANTED KNOWN, all those in want of Money to call on their uncle, where any sum from 13. 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. ANTED 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. \WT ANTED Known, that D. GOLME is YY prepared to supply all kinds 'of Timbe and other Building Materials, inciudinor Sashes Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks Posts, Rails/ Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &0., feo. at the lowest marketprice, at hi 3 Yards Cus om-hou se-sweet. _____ WANTED, Everyone to know that 1 am Selling Off my Stock of China, Glass, and Earthen ware, at the following Low Pricks, as it must be cleared out :—Best Common Cups and Saucers, 6d or 5s 6d per doz ; best W. ard G. Cups and Saucers, 13d or 12s per doz : Tumblers, from 3s per doz.; Plates, from 9s 6d p"r 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 takina. up house.—Wm. Holds worth, 29, Victoria-street, The Cheapest House in Auck land for Heady-made Boots and Shoes, &c. Public opinion. . . ___^ ,\%T ANTED KNOWN, "Pantheon" Vv Boot, and Shoe Warehouse. 166, Queen street, opposite Arthur's Mart (W. Kincaid and Co.), is C-rtainly one of the most legitimate houses in the trade, as the.public can always rely on first-class material, workmanship, and low prices. Low rent, and personal manage ment.--Vide piiblic opinion. IiXfAISTIiD, to clear out my Entire 7 V Stock of Furniture and Miscellaneous Articles of every description, as the premises are to be fitted up for the Working man's- Public Baths N.B. —No reasonable offer refused. — Cheap" Furniture Mart, Victoria-street East, comer ot^Hlgk-street. WANTED KNOWN,, First Choice Light Fancy Josephine Gloves. Prices, 9/6 • worth 1/6. 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 ta be sold cheap • -10 doz. Children's Silk Gloves (white and coloured), -id to 6d, worth 1/3.—W. Eyre, Enni3 killen House, Victoria-street. fcrfflTE SHIRTS (beauties), only 3/6; V V To-, s, /l to 1/; Knives and Forks, /9 per : pair- Laoies' Scarfs, /6; Men'& ditto, 1/: Lace Collars, 1/; Scrubbing Brusfess,. /'9.; Splendid . Black Pepper, /10: beautiful loti of Gilt Jewelry; 5 Bread Knives. 1/6; Flour, #js. per lb. } another l lotot tho 56 Prunella Boohs;. Corkscrews,. /$; Ladies' Stocking _ /I>; my best Kid Boots, are 3 only 7/0 ; largo stool* of €_ucertinas from 4/tc i 10/ • -iris* straw Huts,*,fa: Girls' Stockings and c ' Boys' Socks. 3 rair foi 1/; Tooth Brushes, /6 t Kits, 1/, worth 1/9; Leather Laces, /2 a»d /_ pei I dozen; Wave Braid, 12 pieces for ft} Ladies i Superior Straw Hats, 2/; Men's Handkerchiefs s /6. -W, H. Dami>iev, YiQtoria-streQtj QQxaevc. y Hobson-street.



S TTETANTED KNOWN. Ladies' Silverei ,V Necklaces, 1/ each ; Ladies' Tortoise • shell Cifd Cases, 3/ and 3/6 each { Ladies' Baj ■ Purses, from/I; Handsomely Carved Crosses /6; Solitaires, Jet Earring-, and Bracelets/ per pair;" Photo Cases, ,'C Bach; Pocketb'ooks /_and/oeach; ileal Tortoisesh«"<l Sets, 2/6 tofl the soli; Ladies' Companions. 2/0 each; all tin above-are worth fully double the prides quoted also. Large Handkerchiefs, three for 1/; Gent? Braces, 1/; Boys' Braces, 9d prr pair; Linen faced Cutis, /G per dozen pairs ; Collars, size lo_ la per box; Special Lines in Toys, &c , in«-lud'ni Purses *at /I each, for Christmas Eve.—Address J. GREEN, No. 53, opposite Knights, Citj Market. . . "TJSTANTED, Tenders until Saturday, v ▼ fc29 th Dei-ember, for Excavating a section of Ground. For further particurs apply W. Webb, Bricklayer. Fori, .treet. HT ANTED, & good Law Clerk ; must » » be compel cnt to engross and keep books —Lox^cripter, Post-Oflic.,- Auckland. T}D~ANTED to SELL (Cheap), 19 crates T . of assorted Crockery, per Hero, all sorts of Plates, 2/6 to 5/ per dozen ; 6'crates of Dishes from 1/ to 3/each": Vegetables. 2/6 to 3/6; Pie Dishes, /8 to 21: White Chambers, 1/2 to 1/6: Coloured Chnmbers, 1/6 to 2/6 ; Small Baaiws, /3 and/i; Brown Teapots. 1/6 to 3/; Gla-s Butter Dishes. 1/ to 2/0; Wood Egg Cups, /2"; White Stone Plates, 13 to /G; White Stone Dishes, 1/3 to 3/: Good Cups and Saucers,- /7. 6/ a dozen ; Tin Bush Plates, /G: Jugs, four to the set, 5/; Sick Feed ,rs. 1/fi; Jelly Moulds. 1/6 to 2/6; White a"d Gold Cups _nd Sauceis. 1/; Blue Sprig Cui<s and Saucers, 19, S, _ per dozen ; Bread Trays, ---froml/; Jugs and Basins, 7/; Washing Basins, tin, 1/8 each ; Dipper . 1/9 ; Tin Dishes, /G to 2/6; Hot Water Jugs, C/G to 8/6; Superior China I"'lower Pots, 15/ set of three; Glass Butler D she:., 1/3 to 2/6'; Sugar Basins, from 1/; Tin Pepper Boxes. /! and /2; Tin spice Boxes. /2\ four for /6 ; Carved Smoker's Tables, from 15/ to 30/; Larsa Carved Music Stand, 36/; Glass Candlesticks, 1/ and 1/6; Lustres,. 6/6 to 10/6; very cheat); lot of Vases cheap ; Purses, with Steel Needle-case, Thimble, and Pair Scissors, only /10; Mouse Traps, Aye for /6 : Toy Knife, Fork, and Spoon /2 : Small Cannisters, three to tlie set, 1/6 the set.; Small Waiters. 1/6 the set of three ; Oofl_e Pots. 1/6 and 2/; Tin Teapots. /10 to 1/6; Tin Candlesticks. I'/, 1/3, and 1/9 each; Glass Baskets, 1/ and 1/1; lot of China Dolls from /3 to 4/6; Small Glas _ Tumblers, /2 each, four for /6 ; Glass Salt Cellars, /3; White Stone Cups and Saucers, /9 each, three for 2/; China Candlesticks, 1/6 and 2/; and a lot of ot!;er articles for Christmas Presents.— H. Watts, Pitt-street. .fjKTANTED, a smart young Lad, accus . 7 tomed to horses.-^I. Gwynne, Prince Albert Hotel, Epson?. ---"OT ANTED ! WANTED ! WANTED-! t 7 to sell, very cheap, 356 pairs of Children's Side-spring Cashmere Hoots, 3 to 5 size, only 1/6 per pair; 6 and 7 size, only 1/9; 8 size, 2/; 10 size, 8/11 to 13 size 3/6 per pair. Be in time; less th«n London cost. Robley's patent Auckland Aerated Flour, 1/1 per packet.—H. Watts, Pitt-street. TT|U S T CARTS Notice is hereby given that the Contractor for Removal of Dust will Collect' same on Thurs day Morning, 27th, instead of Friday, 28th, and on Monday, 3ist instant, instead of Tuesday, January Ist. ** P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. I\rEW ZEALAND INSURANCE _!_ _ company: The Ordinary Half-Yearly Mooting of Share holders will be held at the Cilices of the Corn pan v, Auckland, at 2 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, the !)th January, to receive the Report and elect three Directors and two Auditors. The Transfer Hooks will be Closed from the 6th instant till the 9th prox. By order of the Board. GEORGE P. PIERCE, Manager. _ December 25,1877. TTTAMILTON RAILWAY NOTICE. B. EDWARDS Begs to inform the public that a Coach, carring ing 12 passengers and Imrgage, meets every train arriving from Auckland. Charges reason able. Special Carriages provided to order oa instructions being sent per post or telegraph to b. Edwards, Livery and Bait Stables, HAMILTON". C'UEOMANDEL HIGHWAY DISTRICT. I hereby convene a Meeting of the Ratepayers of the Coromandcl Highway District, to be held at the Court house, Coromandel, on WEDNES DAY. 9th January. IS7S, at 2 p.m. Business: To elect a Trustee in the place of William Home, Esq., resigned. P. TIERNEY, Chairman. Coromandcl, 20th December, 1877. OT. ANDRE W' S CHUEC H. INDUCTION OF REV. ALEXANDER CARRICK. The Induction of the Rev. Alexander Carrick to the pastoral charge of St. Andrew's congre gation will take place THIS EVENING, in the Church, Alten Road, at half-past seven o'clock. The Rev. S. J. Neill to preach and preside, the Rev. David Bruce to induct and address the Minister, and the Rev. John Macky to address the Congregation. LOST, in the Domain, on Wednesday last, a Silver Lever Watch, with owner's name written inside. The finder will receive 20s. reward on leaving same at this office. GfUTHRIE &■ LaENACH'S NEW ZEALAND TIMBER & WOODWARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED), HAVE ON SALE— AT THEIR BRANCH STORE, ONEHUNGA — 300 bags good FEED O A^S 50 tons Anderson's DUNEDIN FLOUR 2 tons OATMEAL 200 sacks BRAN. ALSO, The following Bunedin-manufactured Goods- Spokes, Felloes, Knaves, Shafts Buckets, Tubs, Churns, Knife Boards Washing Boards, Butter Firkins Cheese Presses, &c. 4E2* INSPECTION INVITEI/. JAMES W. WALLER, Man ag sk. TtJ T~~ ICE. ALL r_, due to G. Akers not paid by the Ist Janua 1878, will be handed over to his Solicitor for recovery. TO Let, two Houses, one of six and one of four rooms; plenty of water and all accommodations.—James Reid, Eden Terrace. QUOITS! QUOITS ! QUOITS I—At the Crown Hotel, Grey-street.. R7)YAL~AMERI CAN"Bowing Saloon, opposite Thistle Hotel. Prizes, value £3 this week. Only 6d. game during the day. TRIOR SALE, a first-class' Piano, by JIJ Strashmeyer and Sons, new, with case.— Enquire at the Red Lion Hotel.. ■DOARD OF EDUCA TI O N Teacher wanted for Arapohue School, Wairoa, Applications to be addressed to the Board cf Education, Auckland, on or before 7th January next. VINCENT E. RICE, < Secretary... (5 P E. C I A L f Y. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN WINE,.in excellent condition, 6d. per tuiabler; in pints bottles, SSs. per dozen. Highly recommended for Invalids. ALBERT HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. AUCKLAND; "OONSONBY;. — CHRISTMAS" BEEF'! JL W. K. WF.STBBKCH begs to inform his friends and customers that he has now procured ,a Superior Sto®k. of NAPDOR BEEF, and intends killing from this date, &t> the "New Abbatoirs," Western Springs. Prices as usual. T^TOTICE..r-The Fitting Sftop,, Sowing JL. Machine Agency, is Removed to Vic toria-street, a few dooi-s above Quick's Stables.. "c«sss§!swi» The- s.s. ST. KILDA, J. F?_gwe-ri>ay, Commandsr, wiSr leave One-, hunga (weather, &c.., peraitting), on MONDAY next, 31st instant, at 3 p.ra.. Fb_ freight or passage apply to COMBES & DALDY„ Agents 5 €h_ X A. BARNES. Oaehunsa. &?*. ■^CW_r~LEVXLKA" r—(F3JI), : *M^lsii£> Thc.3ohQor.or i.._^_S_3_T . CHRISTINA, : Jamjjs Smith, blaster, will have dispatch fo - the above port» Vor freight, oa-passage apply to D. H. MoK-WZTW. T OI) G X AB A, NO. 34 8, I. C. The Regular Monthly Meeting will bo held THIS EVENING, at half wist aeven. Installation q£ Officers. , WM* J. REES, P.M., j Aotinx-Seoreiary,



J7IOR SALE, a Targe Allotment i -SJ Chapel-street.—Samuel Cochrane & Son. ff_o BE LEASED, for ten years, tlios _____ extensive and excellent Premises, con: prising Mr* Dorn well's Butcher's Shop, togethe wi'h shop adioiuing in Qneeu-street, 7 Shops ii Darby-street, Albert Hall, Bowling Sal.on Stable,- &Cwi &c_—l. Ring. Agent. "T^TORTfI SHORE.— Excellent 10-roomei _i_. Villa on the Bathing Beach to Let: also four Dwelling-houses in the best positions in thi district.—O. Mays, Post-office Store. .?*_.__ CASH. Balance at 10s. per week. ---i cS. _> _/ Comfortable Cottage close to the Rail way Station.—B. Vaile, House and Land Agent Shortland -street. ~& 1 _. t0 flloo° LENT» on Building Kociet. &ar JL\? principles or on any terms to suil borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. .€?]} ss. PE f^FOOT. 15 minutes waTk"lrom irMJ JL Queen-street, a few Choice Allotments, fully planted with fruit and ornamental trees. 'lerins. £10 cash; balance can remain on mort gagees. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. 1 prS. PER FOOT, at Ponsonby, two Capita « «J* Building Allotments, measuring 80 x 100 for Sale at 15s. per foot.—S. Vaile, Land Agent. Shortland-street. &s>K&\ — COMFORTABLE HOMESTEAD c_* _■/ %) \ y .- of 5 acres, divided info 3 paddocks. 1 paddock crass, i acre stra,wberries. the re mainder in orchard and vineyard, vegetables, &c.; new House of 5 rooms, also Stable, Cow shed Pi_gery, Well, &c—S. Vaile, Land Agent Shortland-street. . jt* P_(\ CASH, Balance at 15s. Tier week.—ln c. . 9\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. TO LET, a good House and 1_ acres of land in a rising country settlement; excellent opening for a shoemaker.—For particulars. apply to Geo. Dickson, Baker, Hobson-street. mO-BE LET, in St, Mary's Road, -EL Ponsonby, a comfortable six-roomed House, near the sea-, with every convenience and in good order; with garden and fruit and ornamental tress; gas and water laid on.— Apply at once to W. L. Mitchell. 66, Queen street. TmOR SALE, 7 years Lease of acres of _. Land close to beach at Stokes' Point, with large orchard, good well of water, and i-roomed Cottage, large crop of fruit.—H. Partington, House Agent. I^OKTH SHORE.-A Furnished House _L . to Let:—Apply R. fe R. Duder. RpO LET, a 6-roomed House.—Apply JL Mr Barnes. Karangahape Road, .Newton. H|.o LET, 5-roomed House. Svmonds- JS street, 6-roomed House College Road.— H. Partington, House and Land Agont, Stich bury'3 Buildings. rf.o LET or Sell (cheap), on easy terms, H. Large Marine Residence at Bella Vista. To Let, new Coitage, Ponsonby Road.—Apply at office Masefield and Co. T| Q"l ACRE FARMi 17 miles "f___i JL_ji*JL Auckland. Good orchard, 10 acres in erassand crons, comfortable house, of four rooms, plenty of wood and water; large run ad joining. Price, £270.—5. Vs.i] e , Land A«ent, Shortland-street. "piOR SALE, the Unexpired Term of the * _ Lease of the Residence at present occupied by Mr. W. J. Hill, containing eight rooms, pleasantly situated in Parnell, and commanding a magnificent view of the harbour. For particulars and terms apply to Samuel Cochrane and Son. T"" O LET OR EOR SALE, a pretty 5-roomed Cottage, nearly new, in Hacket street, Ponsonby, near Shelly Beach.—Apply B. Tanner, corner Shortland-street. TO LET, the Residence of Sir George Arney, at Remuera, lately occupied by E. Comiskey, Esq., comprising twelve rooms and offices complete, together with ten acres of Land tastefully laid out.; Apply to W. AITKEN, Land Agent. TO LET, spacious and convenient Odices with office fittings, fire-proof strong-room large dry cellarage, and good supply, of water suitable either for the law, wine, or genera mercantile business.—Apply to W. Aitken. FOR SALE, a Handsome Wagonette with pole, shafts, lamps, and all complete, recently brought out from England, or would exchange for a strong Buggy .—Apply. Crowther's Stables, Wellesley-street East. A UCKLAND SAVINGS BANK. On and after 3rd January, IS7B, the BANK will be OPEN DAILY, for Receipt and Re- Payment of Deposits, from 10 to 2 o'clock : except on SATURDAY, when it Closes at 12 noon, and Re-opens from Seven to Nine in^th Evening, for the Receipt of? Deposits only. RICHARD CAMERON, Manager. LOST, a Lamp Socket and Spring belonging to Ponsonby 'Bus.—Finder will be rewarded when leaving it at F. Quick's, Victoria street. PI 41 fh REWARD be KITCHEN'S 3j JLI^ V BLOOD RESTORER. As several Bottles, containing trashy worth less compounds, have been palmed oil" on un suspecting people on the pretence of their b _ng the celebrated "Hitchens' Blood Restorer," the Proprietor respectfully cautions his patients to see that the Bottles bear both his Trade Mark and Signature. He also warns the unscrupu lous persons who, under false pretences, receive people's money, that £100 Pounds Eeward will be given on conviction of persons guilty of infringing his rights. H. HITCHENS. "IV/r O N U M E N T .A L. JAMES H. BUCHANAN* Managing Partner of the late firm of James H. Buchanan «nd Co., in resuming Business on his own account, at the Yard opposite, lately occu pied by Mr. John Brown. Victoria-street East, north side, trusts to receive a share of patronage, and will warrant good workmanship and material, neatness and dispatch, and the lowest possible prices. Every kind of Stone or Marble work taken. The smallest order thankfully received. AST Note the Address— JAMES H. BUCHANAN, VICTORIA-STEEET EAST, Same as side Greyhound Hotel. X> C L A R X,, SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, Wharf, Onehunga. "TVT E W ZEAL A_N _J> IN SUIIAN GIS JJ. COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital .. £l,_e 9.000. Reinsurance Fund £100,068 Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE cf every description of Property may be effected with this Company. B • Insured for the Voyage or lime. Mer chprd ie, Goods, and Freight In_u_Qdv by Bt'f me-8 and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie gui jeo-, to sueeial arrangements. $JF -Orstcr Promptly Paid. WH.OR-.W P. pti_"RCW Manager.. AUSTRAL AS_£Av. [ESTABLISHED 1S8&J-. NE W -ZEAL AN D B:R AKCH. HEAD OFFICE. AUCKLAND. For Mutual and lN_>EP^4siar.E Lip Assurance Endov^ment and Annuity Business. The public are requested.to note t&al although this i 3 not the oldest Ofk-ioe. in Australasia, it was the first to eree Lie*', assurance from the harassing restrictions which till its estabhstiment in ISSD, and- or some time after, were imposed by,- other Societies on their members. Its Policies are In3EKEasisi_e from date of issue, and contain NO CONDITIONS as to future occupation,, residence, or cause of death. Prospectuses, and full information, ©n ! application to WM. TRIMBLE, Traveling Agent; or, to "WILLIAM T. J. BELL, Ge.K?sral Ageais for New Zealand. A. WATERMAN beg* "to inform o his friends a» . «he public of A\«3.. and that he has taken over those old established DINING ROOMS, kaown as Porter's,, nearf. opposite the 'Sheatre Rftyal, Queemstivat, Auok la.,d, where- he hap&s by strict ats«iv-ion tc business to, obtain a fair share of Special ca__& has be-5_ bestowed u^ssr. .he Bed rooms, ajad settlors and countryvisitoss tc Auckland wiU find every comfort-. Meals at, a hours. /TBJUSTMAS PBKSENTB From to-day until New Year's Day, ever Child purchasing Two Pair of White Cotto Hose, will receive a Christmas Prosent. F. TOMLINSON, ♦ Draper, Parnell,



n T^EVONPORT DISTRICT BOARD. __, Tenders, addressed to the undersigned up to c noon of MONDAY, the 31st instant, will be re ,. ceived for Kxcavations and Forming Road _ across the Flagstaff Hill. _ Plans, &c, may bo seen at the Post-office, Devonport, where tenders are to be left. W. H. BROWN, V Chairman District Board. J QTeEEP M ChTntTHnORTH SHORE. Tenders for Lease of this Property will be rs - ceived up to noon of MONDAY, the 31st. Ccndi - tiofs at I'ost-aifiee, Devonport. " j _ OLIVER MAYS. ' j p^URSERY, Strawberry, and Market ; _!_.__ Garden, with four-roomed Cottage, in the ; city, for Lease with immediate possession,—S. '_ Y. Collins, Hepburn-street. Town Clerk's Office, December 22,1577. rjpriE City Council Offices will be JL CLOSED on Christmas Day, and the "iV.h and 27th December; also, Ist and 2nd Janu _ry P. A. PHILIPS. Town Cler: . J. O O IC Q v T LOOK OUT ON MONDAY ••-•• FOR the grandest . show of christmas poultry in Auckland! 200 Fat Cock Turkeys, 100 Fat Yonng- Ge» _ laO Fat Yodng' Ducks, 500 Good Fowi< fr_ expressly for Christmas Market. Vide Public Opimon.-J. W,. KNIGHT, Poulterer, Fruiterer! and Greengrocer,. City Market. S~ w ls s B A z lr^~ii- A. GROSSMAN Begs to intimate to the public that he has on view, Ex Otaki,. A Large Assortment of SWISS FANCY GOOD S, CARVED IN WOOD, Consisting of FKAMES, BRACKETS, JEWEL BOXES, VASES BOOHRACKS, And other articles too numerous to mention, ALL HIGHLY RECOMMENDED F6r_ CHRISTMAS, BIRTHDAY AKD -REDDING PRESENT,.. As the time is limited, visitors are requested to make an early appearance. £3" INSPECTION INVITED. Note the Address- Next to Hemus and Karma, Photographers Upper Queen-street. r|.~H""E H Oy-L I B A V S". J. WISEMAN has an excell«Pt, assortment of Goods, cons.stmg of Ladies'and Gents'Saddter- Whips, cpurs, &c, very f. u itable for Presents/ ' ■ .G A S C OMPaJy (LIMITED). The price of Coke is now 20s per ton, at the Works, for Cash;-or, if so agre. d, Monthly Accounts at 255, with 5s per ton d_u._ov_.nt. Cartage, within reasonable distances, at 2s 6d per ton. ! A ton of Coke is equal to 60 bushels, or abou double the bulk of Coa/i T%f If GOLDEN PAH GOLD MIKING -Li COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that the Directors have tma day made a Call (the fourth) of Sixpence per Share, on the Capital of the Company, pav aoie to the Manager, at .the Registered Office of the Company, No. 1-1, Insurance Buildin__ JaS^ diß7__ WJ£DNi£SDAY > «"> 9th day_o°f JOHN R-RAKDERSCHN", .. Auckland, 21st December, 1877. Manager *, _^ c S/~P. ~C OM P A 1.. V X O T I~C E, >____? E?tr«-ordinar y General Meeting will be on MONDAY, 31st instant, at theOmce of Mr lothill, Snortland-street, to confirm minutes of previous meeting. . ■£170 -^VE-ROOMED^ Houae,. near v™iif o V '_ Pa™eli Rlse For Sale. Garden, well, tank, &c. Very easy terms—C. Williaml son. Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane.. -§ d\S. RI_WARD.-l^^it~ from Devon- JL \P port, a Flat-bottomed Dingy,, painted green.—lhe under will receive the above re ward by returning the boat to A.. T.. Patterson. JSorth Shore. . LOST, on the 24th, between Brighton and St. George's Bay, a Shammy Purse, containing a £10 Union Bank note (number imown), and some small change. Finder will be rewarded.—Apply this office. TO LET, a comfortable Cottage in Seafield View.—T.. Peacock,. Optician. Shortland-street. BE LET, those ejitensive, central, . ,-. . .well-arranged, newly-built Premises, aojoimng the Union Bank of Australia, Queen _____ Apply to R. Arthur, Auctioneer. TO LET, an eight roomed House, corner of Cook-street and Nelson-street.—Arnlv to C. Overton. HHO LET, a 3-roopied . Cottage in JL Hobson-street. with verandah*—M. Foley. Grocer and House Agent.. • '_• • 7^ O T T C X LOYAL ORANGE "INSTITUTION OF NEW ZEALAND.. The Annual Meeting of the Grand Lodge of the Orange Institution o£ the North Island of New Zealand will take place on the 2nd of January,, 1878, (Wednesday), in the Protestant .HaU, Newton, at 7.30 sharp. By order of the Grand Master. W. McKUNE. Grand Secretary. X) TNDIAN FAMINE RELIEF FUND. The LIST JS NOWCLOSED. Persons having- Moneyand Lists in their possession will oblige by returning to all Subscribers the sum given to. them,, getting them to- initial the List in each case*. Any Subscriptions which cannot be returned, together with all Lists, should be sent to His. Worship the Mayor. F. G. SWINGTON. . ; _, Hon. Sea THE UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD-. ING, SASH AND DOOR CO. All accounts against the above Company.are • to be rendered for examination and payment before the 30th inst-. ' ' ;rg_RADESMEN'S ATHLETIC CLUB. A Meeting of the above will be held.-at the* • Charlemont Hotel TO-NIGHT, at 8 o'clock. JAMES REGAN, : Has. .Sec. pONDIT SON S FOR CLE AI.LN % \J Ploughing.and Harrowing Two-Thousand Acres Land for Mr. J. C. Firth, at 3iatama<ia, ; near CambridgSj No. 2 Contract. The Land tOibe- well cleared. The Ploughing to be not less than, tiaree inches deep, furrows to be clean out and turned over in a workmanlike manner. Land ploughed to be well harrowed three times. Harrows and-paddock piovided. A. Blacksmith on the Estate. The work must he. completed hefore tt&e 31st March, to the satisfaction of Mr. Ga-wkwell. Seventy-five (75) per cent. wiil.be p.aidi as the work proceeds. ' , One-babi of each contract Bnpst, be finished * before 2Gth February, 1878, in default STaeh con tract will be terminated and re-let, . - • If a contract toe not completed on. March 31st, 1878, ten per cent, of amount af portion finished will be forfeited. Tenders marked, "Tenders for Clearing, Ploughing, and Harrowing,!,,tQ ba sent to Mr. Thomas Cawkwell, Matamata, on ©ar before Ist of January, 1878.. n _ 0 E N G II N II E R S. Wanted, a Good Fitte_fpr a week.—Apply sharp Union Sash and Dcor Company, Mechanic's Bay. TO-MORROW,, NOON 7 'NEW YEAR'S MARKET SAJvE;. AT ARTHUR'S MART, QU£EN.-STEETeT. j 'POULTRY—FowIs, Turkeys, BiiQk&> IJL Geese, Pigeons, Srssall Pigs. PRODUCE—Potatoes, Onions, Vegatebies, Bacon, Etams, Baser, CheEse, Butter, Flour, Bran, Sharps, Opotiki Maizemeal, Barley, Mai^p. . GROCERIES^ &c—Currants, Raisins, Sugar, _ Tea, Marmalade, Jam, , ~ .. FURNITURE DEPARTMENT. __ AT ON_ .'CLOCK P.M V > A general and large assortment o? Household • Furniture and Effects, Millinery; Fancy Gooas. . FRIDAYTDECEI^ERrsS. THE H A V M A R X E T. < XpOR SALE, ftt tk_ llaj'jnarket, on » JL 1 Friday next, 2Sth instant, at 11 o'clock, • A Fui'e-brcd Bcrksnb.o Bow. v . ' ALFRED STJCW-ND,