vcr o-reens, and a magnificent Christmas + ee °decorated by Mrs Warburton. Among the more noticeable things Avas Spurgeon's ottiffe» very Pre ttily de igned, Avith a harden 'nicely set out, with the announce* "lent that it was to be sold or let on a lease f99 years -, apply for terms to Rev. E. J. Westbrooke. Another curiosity AA'as a new fashioned AvheelbarroAV, by Thomas Mav nard. -A-n excellent print of " Christ hnie'nting over Jerusalem," presented by Afr Dent of Newmarket, in leather-work frame, made by Mrs Dent from her oavii de ci_-u. 'All kinds of articles for domestic nd family use Avere scattered up and down the bazaar, but these .vill be particularised in our next issue.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. GOLD RETURNS. Xhe Caledonian has not retorted. 1,000 ozs are expected for the month. Catran's Kuranui tribute, 21 5h ozs; Herrival's Caledonian tribute, 2-| ozs; Charlton, 3 ozs 7 dwts.

[PRESS AGENCY.]

TIMAIIU, this day.

THE WARD V. BULL LIBEL CASE.

In the libel case ot Judge Ward v. Bull, proprietor of the " South Canterbury Times',' Judge Johnston said the preliminary proceedings taken in the R. M. Court Avere irregular,| and as no depositions had been taken he could not offer the Grand Jury advice in the matter, and after explaining 'the law of libel he left the case to their consideration till Friday morning.

PROPOSED UNION OF NEW ZEA LAND GOOD TEMPLARS.

The Grand Lodge of Ncav Zealand South 0 f Good Templars decided regarding the union of the two Grand Lodges of _NeAv Zealand to defer the question till the next annual session. And resolved to send a Grand officer to the annual session of Neav Zealand North, to be held at Wellington next month.

WELLINGTON, this day. -

Important Chance is 'Frisco Mail.

Arrangements have been completed for a change in the date of the sailing of the 'Frisco mail-boats, Avhereby, from January next, the service Avill, in. so far as practic able, be fortnightly Avith the Suez mail boats.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.— This Day.

(Before R. C. Barstow Esq., R.M.)

JUDGMENTS FOR PLAINTIFFS

James Reynolds v. Wm, G. Clarke; claim, £22 14s 4cl, promissory note (Mi- Tyler for plaintiff). Mr James Russell, solicitor for plaintiff, deposed that £19 10s 4d Avas still due upon the note ; costs, £3 12s. Jas. B. Francis a'. Wm. Nicol ; claim, £9 2s sd, .glass and chinaware (Mr DeA'ore for plaintiff) ; costs, £1 19s. JUDGMENT SUMMONS CASES. B. Patterson v. E. Mooney ; claim, £3 10s 4d, goods. Plaintiff, a bootmaker, deposed that he had shod defendant, avlio was a single man with property in Onehunga. He Avas informed that de fendant could pay if he thought proper to do so, as he had means. Defendant did not appear. His Worship said he Avould adjourn the case for a month for the puipose of ascertainiug the real position of defendant; as there Avas a doubt Avhether defendant Avas situated so Avell as plaintiff had represented upon doubtful authority. ■ Richard Forgie v. Wm. Crayford.—Claim £6. Defendant said he A\'ould not deny the debt, but sickness in the family had pre vented him. He had no business in Court at present, as he had four children doAArn with a fever, and it might be contagious— (laughter). He did not L'iioav that it Avas catching. He hoped Mr Forgie Avould not take it. Defendant Avas then examined as to his means, and as to Avhat he had been doing, and disclosed the fact, umvittingly, that he hg.d been almost continually in work. To plaintiff: I was not discharged from the tannery at Panmure. I left of myoAvn accord through disputes with the foreman. My earnings Avere £1 18s per Aveek. His Worship said he Avould adjourn the case for a month to give defendant a chance of making arrangements, but if he paid nothing in the meantime, he should make an order for payment.' W. A. Waterman v. Wm. Denham.— Claim £4 ss.—Defendant said if the Court Avould adjourn the case for a month he Avouldpaythe Avhole.—Ordered to pay the whole Avith 10s costs by the ISth of January next, or be committed for a month. Alexander Young v. Wm. H. Chappie.— Claim £2 Ss.—Claim £2 Bs, medicine and attendance.—Defendant, a labourer, and single man, said work had been scarce ; he Avoiild pay 3s per Aveek. Accepted and order accordingly, costs 5s 6d. H. D. Granville v G. W. Smart.—Claim £11 5s 9d.—Mr Thorne for plaintiff.-The particulars of this case have already been published. The piaintiff Avho lives in Auckland had been in the habit of supply - 'ng defendant of Nelson Avith oysters, and ihe correctness of the account was disputed, tdefendant alleging that he had paid £5 Avhich he had not received. The balance of £5 2s he had paid;into Court.—His Wor ship gave judgement for £5, in addition to money paid in, but Avithout costs, OAving to plaintiff's blundering, in of which defendant had been put to a great amount of trouble.

Mayor of Auckland v. John Davis.— Claim £6, rentr Mr Devore for plaintiff. Mrs Davis said she acknoAvledged OAving £4, but not the first item of £2, which Avas not due until Christmas day. Mr Devore said the rent of the City EndoAvments were all paid in advance which Mrs Davis did not seem to'understand. Mrs Davis said she was not aware that she was to pay m advance. Mr Rrodie, Treasure! proved the debt, and that all rents Avere paip to the Council in advance. Ordered to pay £1 per month, costs £119s.

BEAUTIES OF AUCKLAND, N.Z.

[By W. E. Sadler],

I Remember that a few years ago, during a Parliamentary debate with unpleasant observa tions, almost amounting to an altercation, some South members united in the pronunciation tliat for beauty of aspect and scenery Auckland was unsurpassed. Between the Waitemata and the Manukau, views and scenes Avere really beauti ful; nothing down South at all comparable, etc., and so forth. Well, I think they Avere entirely correct in so saying ; although I shrewdly^sus- Pect they were then cunningly slurring, hinting that we here had little else to brag about but unrivalled beauty. Well, now, really, slurring W disparagement aside, I. having well traversed the two chief islands of New Zealand, can| a ouch that there is, in fact, no other scenery in New- Zealand equal to the Auckland outlook. Fiom Queen-street, via Kyber Pass and Epsom, to pneh unga) the vh. ws are line. From Newmarket to Lower Parnell, and again diverging down Road, passing Brighton to rteM hand, to Judges Bay, going either by the highly v • hrageous "Avenue" or by "Conquest' Road, the view which commands the barbour entrance gPHdi the volcanic Rangitoto, and the seve ral novel islets studding the Hauraki gull jf exqm S it e ]y fi ne and truly beautiful; and, I. really must think and do fear, unap preciated generally. For natural gran 'Sfwof cantour no place in New Zealand is ntted to be named on the same day. well, nei-ein nature has done much, very much, very much, and now science, art, culture, money, industry, are coining to the help of nature, AVhicn £.__? uly and divinely proper. There has tjjfeiy been material improvement at Conquest ftace and at the Avenue. Roads shaped, etc. s-ev?ral good houses erected, notably Harry And here I muse notice that bis ri.ul n.a.n_slinS grounds are prettilr and artisti cally laidout in plateaus and narterres, decidedly t-wattractively ornamental to the entire die s-^', th, c ea-^t border of the borough. I under ?J3dtliat Mr Howell, landscape gardener, of t 'lnt-*t-eet., Parnell. has had full charge of e_w" :1';'tTon; and ho has undeniably evinced worten t taste in the general arrangement and work, G iye h oaour yftexo aue, Also, there

are other pretty new houses in the vincinity. But, snrprisiDgly, Mr Swainson does not culti vate. He seems to like nature left alone. His place monopolises a deep romantic bay, and is fine. That very identical Judges Bay must yet have a magnificent world's hotel, and seven English (Brighton) bathing machines. Must, as I think. Taihoa. Now about draAvbacks. Tre mendous cliffs are near, a necessary evil, I suppose, and, perhaps, one of the essentials to the natural beauties adverted to. Another Par nell draAvback is, fewness of freeholds, few spots on which the fee simple is obtainable by any fair purchase. Well now, in fine. A beautiful place this Auckland of ours to live in, but, owing mainly to selfish niisgovernment. not quite so good a place to get a living in.

PARNELL GRAMMAR SCHOOL SPORTS.

The boys of the Parnell Church of England Grammar School held an athletic meeting in the Domain to-day. The day being fine there Avas a capital attendance of the friends of the youthful competitors, who entered into the various contests with great zeal. Mr Adams, the Head Master, the Rev. Mr Bates and Mr Gradwell, Assistant Masters, personally superintended the sports, Avhich Avent oft' very successfully. The handi capping of the Rev. Mr Bates Avas most satisfactory, and led to some capital finishes in the races.

The following are the results :—■ 100 yds handicap :

Ist. heat—Tarawhiti, scratch, Ist. ; H. Loomb, Byds, 2nd ; H. Gould, 14yds, 3rd. 2nd heat—S. Ludbrook, 3yds, Ist; Arthur Williams, 2yds, 2nd ; Alexander Williams, 4yds, L. Bloomfield, 9yds, dead heats. 3rd heat—W. LeAvis, 9vds, Ist; H. Gould, 11yds, 2nd; W. Ludbrook, 14yds, 3rd.

150 YDS UNDER 13 HANDICAP

F. White, scratch, Ist; G. Kissling, 2nd ; W. Ludbrook, 3ydy 3rd.

' 100 YDS HANDICAP, FINAL HEAT. T&ra .vhiti, scratch, Ist; H. Gould, 14yds, 2nd; W. Lewis, 9yds 3rd. Won easily by one yard.

R.M. COURT, MERCER, TUESDAY.

(Before F. Jackman, Esq. R.M.) Drunkenness.—A.few cases of drunkenness were disposed of. D. Russell pleaded guilty, and was fined 10s.—Kohurahi, a powerful young Maori, and when intoxicated extremely bellicose was fined 20s for exercising himself upon James Conley, land otherwise behaving in his usual disorderly manner. Mary AureUa Roberts, found drunk in a railway carriage at Quakau, was charged for this offence, and also foj giving the station clerk a bit of her mind for court eously removing her from the carriage, and placing her high and dry, and in perfect safety on the embankment. Fined 2s Gd and costs.

BRUTAL Ass auli. —John McLeod was charged by A. Campbell Avith having, in a brutal and cowardly manner, struck him in the head with a belt, and having caused a serious Avound, and making vim powerless through loss of blood. Quarrelsome McLeod Avas fined £1 and costs. Te Kau, an acting looking maori, Avas found guilty of having assaulted a maori belle, named itabia Enoka, and sentenced to pay a fine of 20s, or go to prison for 14 days. Larceny.—John ltyau was round guilty of having stolen from a brother bushman a five-pound note. It appears that Ryan, Avho had been, like many others, suffering from chronic impecuniosity, turned up last Saturday night at Mercer with a pile, having given McMahon,.a shoemaker here, 20s for changing the note, and spent in midnight reA'els nearly all the balance. Ryan was lodged in the lock-up, tried to-day, and sentenced to three months' Avith hard labour.

A Ckackbd Head.—Ngahoi did not succeed in proving a Maori belle, Mi-'S Eliza, guilty of the awful offence of splitting open his head with a paddle.

RECEPTION OF SIR GEORGE GREY.

A meeting of the Committee appointed to arrange for a suitable reception for Sir George Grey on his return from Wellington was held this afternoon. About 20 gentle men Avere present, the chair being occupied by Mr Shera. At the time we .vent to press two propositions as to the form of reception Avere under consideration. One AA'as that Sir George Grey be received on his arrival by the Mayor, and a public meeting be held in the evening at the Theatre Royal. The other included the erection of an arch, at which addresses should be read, the day to be declared a public holiday. The second proposition also provided far a meeting at the Theatre Royal in the evening.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before Joseph Ne.vman, Esq., Justice

of the Peace.)

DRUNKARDS,

Mary Anne" Gillan, James Thompson, and Alexander Tough, Aveie charged with being drunk last night. Prisoners pleaded guilty, and Aye re fined 5s each, Avith the alternative of 24 hours' imprisonment with hard labour. AN OLD SINNER. Mary Howley, an old Avoman, against Avhom no less than 13 previous convictions Avere recoided, Avas charged with being drunk and disorderly, and also Avith being a rogue and vagabond, and having been previously convicted as an idle and disor derly person. Prisoner pleaded guilty, and AA'as sentenced to six months' impriosnment with hard labour. AVITHDRAAVN. A charge of travelling Avithout a ticket, preferred against a young girl, Avas Avith draAvn. This concluded the business.

ARISTOCRATIC LITERATI.

The London correspondent of an Australian iournal thus refers to the aristocratic literati ot Talteng of the Scripture reminds me of the new version of the Psalms just given to the world by the Marquis of Lome. I have only seen an extract or two, of which this is one :— " When I look up unto the heavens, Which Thine own fingers framed, Unto the moon and the stars Which were by Thee ordained. . If there is not a mistake of the printers here I am inclined to think that Messrs Stronghold and Hopkins are still to be preferred as poets to the Most Noble the Marquis. The longer I live in the world the better pleased I am to see the cobbler stick to his awl. It is surely fine enough to be -a lord, and the husband of a pnncess, without endeavouring to shine as a bard. Similarly, I think Sir Garnet Wolseley would have been wiser to rest on his Abyssinian laurels than to attempt to reap a crop in the realms of fiction. lam told that this gallant officer s new novel is one that neither gods nor men nor gfflelWlbops-^specially bookseller^ shops —will tolerate, and, indeed, is absolute rub bish. On the other hand no republican bile is raised- within me when |I hear that .the Emperor of Germany wears no less than 88 Sals upon gala days. Let him. Only,.where dnp. he wear them? No breast, nowevei stai wart, couldaccomode.te them He must wear them—lower down in a stomacher. The poor novelists one would think, had rivalry enough Smon- themselves without having to compete with so formidable an opponent as ex-Lord Mayor. Yet Alderman Cotton, who, when he S the civic chair, published a volume _o£ noems is noAV about to enter, it is said, the hem Sf F?ction To judge from his verses, he will scarcely be another Walter Scott; though, if he W?e<illv talents, his opportunities have been exceptional for the composition of a striking Ztcnv -For who ha« yet ventured to tell us a true^civic romance, with an alderman for a hero, acommo Cn^uncilman foravihain and a lord mayor's chaplain to unite two fond lovers, it Mr Alderman Cotton will only tell us what becomes of Lord Mayors' chaplains after their year of gorging and gorgeousnesssis over he will resolve one of the mysteries of human life. ± contess however. I have no such expectations ; on thfothe^hlnd, if the ex-Lord Mayor cannot sellhfsboo ek, there is a new course,now open to him for getting rid of it. which has been lnitiatea by Messrs Erckman-Chatrian, vvho .in their zeal for political liberty, have ™d any or all newsoapers" to publish their nevv novel, " Gasnard Fix, or the History of a False Oonser vative," without remunerating its authors.

EVENING STAR THURSDAY. DECEMBER 13, 1877.



The value of coke as a fuel, and fl.s a means ,1 economy- of coal, is not appreciated sufficiently. A mixed fuel of coal and coke is invaluable for the ordinary purposes, of heating, and still more for those cooking and raising steam, as it absorbs the smoke or inflammable gases given off by coal during combustion, and renders the Hie t^lr,clearer, and totter Jhia « mnA _1 aonarent Avhere our local coals aie A indeed owing to the rapidity of Wni __ some of these°threaten to go out of burning, s«.me vi supplies COnnrCtVich?heslcoaTs lack-body exactly, tkatjhicnnie d aiul resistance ENeyb myt . me) buy coals and coKe at , maller bills'and convenient, "^f^'bXe result. The E^oTS*? S^ertised elsewhere [Advt.]



Before the Christmas and NeAV 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 Avife, and Clothing for children and self can be obtained at a very small cost at the City Hall Arcade. You Avill 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 Avell invested in making your homes comfort able by buying a little Furniture or a neav Carpet, Floor Cloth, Curtains, etc., etc., for there you Avill 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 ShoAV-Room, 166 feet long, and inspect the Stock. —Holloway, Garlick, and Cranwell, Proprietors, City Hall Arcade, Queen and Lome-streets.—[Advt.l Auckland Almanac AND PROVINCIAL HANDBOOK. All ADVERTISEMENTS for the Auckland Almanac and Provincial Handbook must he sent in to the Star office by FRIDAY NFXT. the sheets closing, for the press on that date. The Book circulates widely through the city and country districts, and, as a universal work of reference throughout the year, furnishes an un excelled advertising medium and business directory. Y^ A 1 TED. Tenders are invited, and will he received by the undersigned. at the Poyl Hotel, Coroman del, up to MONDAY, the 17th instant, for the Supply of Timber, together with Ironwork and Piles for the Wharf. All particulars to be had at the Black Bull Hotel, Albert-street, Auck land. U. GLOVER. Coromandel, December 10,1577- \KT ANTED, a General Servant.—Mis. ¥ ¥ Waters, Pitt-street, top of Grey-street. ANTED, a good Saleswoman.—Apply J. M. McLachlan, Queen-street. . \KT ANTED, a Tailor and Presser ; short ▼ r hours, constant employment.—N. Camp bell, Tailor, Queen-street. WANTED, for the country, a respect able person as working Housekeeper; must be good. To a suitable person good wages. —E. Henry's Registry, Shortland-street. WANTED, several good General Servants for Parnell, Epsom, Remuera, Ponsonby, and Town; a Lad for the country.— E. Henry's Registry, Shortland-street. 'XXT ANTED, a strong active Girl for V V housework. — I\lr3 McNa\ianton, "Vic toria-street. \]_T ANTED, an Apprentice to the French S T Polishing, or an Improver.—Holloway, Garlick, and Cranwell, Queen-street. WANTEDTaGeneraI Servant. —Apply Waverly Hotel. WANTED to Rent, .a Furnished Cot tage ; first-class references. —Address A.P., Star office. W/ANTED, a Man or strong Lad ; must T V be able to milk. -Governor Browne Hotel. WANTED, a good Cook, immediately, for the Hot Springs, Waiwera. WANTED, a good General Servant; references required.—Auckland Savings Bank. ' WANTED, a Girl about 14 years of age.—Mrs. Clarke, College Road, Pon sonby. * ANTED, a smart Boy.—J. J. Mills, Victoria-street. ANTE©, a strong Man to bale Avool. —B. Gittos & Son. ANTED, immediately, Assistants to the Dressmaking. ImproA-ers, and Ap prentices^—:Mrs!Jieas^2^rince^street. WANTED, a Young Maw as Avaiter.— Eg Commercial Hotel, Shortland-street, \\r ANTED, a Clerkship or as an V V assistant Storekeeper, or otherwise.— Apply at this office.. WANTED, a Situation as a G.vcrness by a Lady of high accomplishments. Many years experience in tuition. No objection to go to the Waikato or to the South.—Address " GoA'erness," care Star office. ANTED, two respectable young men as Boarder 3, at Mrs. Collinson's, Princes street, WANTED, by a lady, one .or two respectable young men as Boarders; terms moderate ; no family.—Apply last house but one in Alten Road. ANTED, a young Man accustomed to Butchering business.—R, Reeves, Victoria-street. W~ ANTED, a smart active Lad tor a Butcher's Shop.—M. Brearley, Butcher, Wakefleld-street. 'WT ANTED to Sell, tAvo or three Scrip. Vf They are the property of bona fide settlers.—Address, stating price, to "Alpha," Waiuku, near Manukau. W" ANTED, a tenant for the upper flat of my Store in Cross Durham-street, at present occupied by Messrs. Fowler, Tinsmiths. Suitable for Storage or for a Workshop. Rent, £1 per Aveek.—S. C. Brown. ANTED, a Nurse Girl.—Apply to Mrs Albert Eaton, Regent-street, Kyber_Pass. , ""OXANTED, a Housemaid ; references V V required.—Apply this office. WANTED KNOWN. — The Union Sash & Door Company have a few job lots of SCANTLING; selling very Cheap previous to Stock-taking. ANTED TO SELL, 4 acres of Land on Lake Road (near Flagstaff), £18; no cash down; assistance given to build; use of 21 acres free.—O. Mays, Devonport, or Star office. . WANTED, immediately, a good Goat in full milk.-Apply N. Wood, Butcher, Ponsonby. , WANTED, a General Servant; must bo a good laundress, for the Farmers' Hotel, Drury.—Apply to Mrs Pollock, 71, Queen street. W /"ANTED for Coromandel, a thoroughly V? competent Engineer—Apply, stating wages required, to Mr Tothill, Shortland-street, on or before noon of Monday next, 17th mst. 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 Is each ; our own make Corded Sun Hats, from 2/6 each ; 24penny Ribbon, fashionable colours, 6d per yard; Leg horn Hats, Is 6d to fis each; Gentlemen s Deep Dux Collars, 5d per box; Scented Soap at English prices (Id a cake); Umbrellas, best silk, from 6s each; ditto in Gentlemen's (Alpacca), from 5s each ; Boys' Tweed, proved to be good wear; Flap Hats, Is 6d each, Avorth 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 aboA-e are guaranteed Bargains.—Address, J. Green, second shop above Thompsons, Victoria-street. WANTED to Dispose of several superior Second-hand Pianos, from £10upwards, 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-3treet. . ANTED KNOWN, " Pantheon" Boot and Shoe Warehouse, 166, Queen street, opposite Arthur's Mart (W. Kincaid and Co.), is certainly one of the most legitimate houses in the trade, as the public can always rely on first-class material, workmanship, and low prices. Low rent, and personal manago ment.-- Vide public opinion WANTED KNOWN, First Choice Light Fancy Josephine Gloves. Prices, 2/6; worth 1/6. Gents' Fancy Kid Gloves, 2/6 per pair; Panama Hats, from 2/ to 5/; Gentle men's Leghorn Hats, 6/, Avorth 9/; and a great variety of Ladies' Straw Hats, Feathers, Flowers, and Fancy Trimmings to be sold cheap ; 10 doz. Children's Silk Gloves (white and coloured), Id to 6d, Avorth 1/3.—W. Eyre, Ennis killen House. Victoria-street. ANTED KNOWN, all those in'want of Money to call on their uncle, Avhere any sum from Is. to £500 can be had on every description of Ladies' and Gentlemen's Clothing, AVatches, Jewellery, and every description of merchandise.—Not-> the address: "London Loan Office," under Theatre Royal, Victoria-street.— Private entrance v ider archway. TXTATER"! WATER!! WATER!!! If you avo 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. WANTED, to sell, a large assortment, of AVhite and Coloured Shirts, very good quality ; also, Fashionable Linen Collars, a lot of Shakespeare Collars, all sizes, 6s 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. PlatedAvare, 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-Btreet.



\\T ANTED, a First-class Shoer and If General Smith.—Apply at this office on Saturday, at 5 p.m.—Wallace & Hotham. TITANTED to SELL (Cheap), 19 crates T T of assorted Crockery; per Hero, all sorts of Plates, 2/6 to 5/ per dozen ; G crates of Dishes from 1/ to 3/ each; Vegetables, 2/6 to 3/6; Pie Dishes, /8 to 2/; White Chambers, 1/2 to 1/6; Coloured Chambers, 1/6 to 2/6; Small Basins, /3 and /4; Brown Teapots. 1/6 to 3/; Gla^s Butter Dishes, 1/ to 2/6; Wood Kgg Cups, /2; White Stone Plates, /3 to /6; AV'hitc Stone Dishes, 1/3 to 3/; Good Cups and Saucers, /7, 6/ a dozen ; Tin Bush Plates, /6; Jugs, four to the set, 5/; Sick Feeders. 1/6; Jelly Moulds, 1/6 to 2/6; White and Gold Cups and Saucers, 1/; Blue Sprig Cups and Saucers, /9, 8/6 per dozen; Bread Trays, from 1/; Jugs and Basins, 7/; Washing Basins, tin, 1/8 each; Dippers, 1/9; Tin Dishes, /6 to 2/6; Hot Water Jugs, 6/6 to 8/6; Superior China Flower Pots, 15/ set of three; Glass Butter Dishes, 1/3 to 2/6; Sugar Basins, from 1/; Tin Pepper Boxes, /l and /2; Tin -pice Boxes. /2, four for /6; Carved.Smoker's Tables, from 15/ to 30/; Laree Carved Music Stand, 36/; Glass Candlesticks, 1/ and 1/6; Lustres, 6/6 to 10/6, very cheap ; lot of Vases cheap ; Purses, with Steel Needle-case, Thimble, and Pair Scissors, only /10; Mouse Traps, five for /6 ; Toy Knife, Fork, and Spoon. /2 ; Small Cannisters, three to the set, 1/6 the set; Small AVaiters, 1/6 the set of three; Coffee Pots, 1/6 and 2/; Tin Teapots, /10 to 1/6; Tin Candlesticks. 1/, 1/3, and 1/9 each; Glass Baskets, 1/ and 1/1; lot of China Dolls from /3 to 1/6; Small Glass 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 other articles for Christmas Presents.— H. Watts, Pitt-street. H. DAMPIER'has Flour ljd lb. o by the barrel, libs for 6d; Ladies Superior Kid Boots (slightly damaged), 3s 6d per pair ; Boy's No. 13 Linen Collars, Id each ; a few Girl's Straw Hats, lOd ; 12 dozen Shirt Buttons for 4d ; more of the Splendid 2s Tea ; Watch Keys, 72 for Is; Handy ShOA'els, 6d ; Marketing Kits tlarge size), lOd; Men's Slippers, 2s 6d ; nice lot of Prunella Boots, 5s 6d ;. lot of Gilt and other Brooches, and Earrings, 6d, 9d, and Is ; Laaies IPretty Finger Rings, Id to 9d : Purses, Id 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 5s ; large Photo Frames, 6d ; lot of other bargains ; Note Paper, 2d and Id per quire ;25 Envelopes for 3d. Rave all the money you can.—W. H. DAMPIER, Victonia street, corner of Hobson-street. WANTED Known, that D. Goldxe is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c. at the lowest marketprice, at his Yards Cus om-house-street. ANTED, Everyone to kno.v that 1 am Selling Off my Stock of China, Glass, and Earthenware, at the following Low Prices, as it must be cleared out :—Best Common Cups and Saucers, 6d or 5s Gd per doz ; best W. ard G. Cups and Saucers, 13d or 12s per doz ; Tumblers, from 3s per doz.; Plates, from 2s 6d per dozen; largest size,* 5s per dozen, in three patterns ; best Brown Teapots from Is 3d each, and every other article in the trade at the, same low prices. This is a chance for people taking up house.—Wm. Holds worth, 29, Victoria-street. The Cheapest House in Auck land for Ready-made Boots and Shoes, &c. Public opinion. (CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR J SCHOOL (PARNELL). The Annual Distribution of Prizes will take place at this School on FUIDA V, December 14th, at 3 p.m., when the result of the Examination now going on Avill be made known, and the Scholarships and Prizes awarded..l. JAS. ADAMS. 8.A., Head Master. "\ UCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED). The price of Coke is now 20s per ton, at the Works, for Cash; or, if so agreed, Monthly Accounts at 255, with 53 per ton discount. Cartage, Avithin reasonable distances, at 2s Gd per ton. A ton of Coke is equal to GO bushels, or about double the bulk of Coal. H. M. b koadgate FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST. SYMONDS-STREET, Beg 3to inform the Medical profession, his friends, and the public of Auckland, that he bought that old-established business known as ' Watt's Dispensary," Avhere he hopes by strict attention to business, combined Avith accuracy in dispensing Pure Drugs, etc., to merit a fair share of patronage. H.M.B. begs respectfully to call the attention of those that have not yet tried "Watt's Preparations" to the folloAving selected few, which he can Avith confidence recommend. To those that have used them, I need only add that in future as in the past these Specialities will be manufactured faith fully and Avith Pure Drugs, viz. :—Watt's Sea Foam, or American Baking Powder; Watt's Fuller's Earth Powder (the great, beautifier of the skin, for nursery and toilet use), Watt's Highly Perfumed Violet Powder, Watt's Vermi fuge, Watt's Rat Paste, Watt's Worm Powders, Watt's Rose-leaf Nipple Lotion, Watt's Infants Carminative, AVatt's Soothing Powders, Watt's Magic Gout Pills, Watt's Rhubarb Pills, Watt's Dandelion and Camomile Pills, Watt's Altera tiA'e Powders for Horses, Watt's Lime Cream and Glycerine, DaAde's Antibilious Pills, Nos. land 2. Sole Proprietor and Manufacturer : H. M. BROADGATE, LATE " WATTS," SYMONDS - STREET. ATAHUHU PUBLIC HALjL. THE ANNUAL BALL, To be held in the above Hall on WEDNESDAY, 26th December, 1877. TICKETS, 65.; Ladies Free. Doors open at half-past 7; Dancing to com mence at 8 o'clock. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO CIATION, corner of Wellesley and Albert-streets. — Devotional Meeting THIS (Thursday) EVENING, at 7.30. Gtband Show of STJMMBS COSTUMES. A. LINABURY & CO. HAVE JUST OPENED UP 486 COSTUMES, Comprising— BLACK SILK COSTUMES COLOURED SILK COSTUMES JAPANESE SILK COSTUMES HOLLAND COSTUMES FRENCH BATISTE COSTUMES BRAIDED PIQUE COSTUMES FRENCH PRINT COSTUMES CAMBRIC COSTUMES BLACK SILK SKIRTS, with Bady Pieces COLOURED SILK SKIRTS, with Bod Pieces HANDSOME BRAIDED LINEN COS TUMES and SKIRTS, with Body Pieces to match. The above GOODS were purchased at a Heavy Discount off English Invoice, and will be offered to the Public at ENGLISH COST. Inspection Invited. A TINABURY & f^iO., 204 &206, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. 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. r\ n s ~~!a l- E Muntz Metal and Nails » Portland Cement English Malt, in tanks Salmon, lib. tins, Californian. W. S. LAURIE. 7, WYNDHAM-STREET.



GAZETTE IN BANKRUPTCY. IN thn matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act, 187 G." and of the Bank ruptcy of LbVY & G OLDWATJHSB, Clothiers, Auckland. .Parties having Claims against the above Estate are requested to proA-e the same with me on or before the 2itli instant, preparatory to a Dividend heing declared. THOS. MACFFAKLANE, Trustee. Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, December 12, 1877. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN JUDICIAL DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors' and Creditors' Act, 1876," and of the bankruptcy of Louis Fournier, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that it is the intention of the said Louis Fournier to make application to this Honorable Court, on AVEDNESDAY, the 23rd day of January next, at the hour of eleA'en o'clock in the forenoon, or so soon thereafter as counsel can be beard in that behalf, than an Order of Immediate Discharge may h* granted him under the 184 th Section of the said Act.Uvra Dated at Auckland, this 13th day of December, 1877. WM. THORNE, Solicitor for Debtor. 81, Queen-street, Auckland. (SPECIAL NOTICE. TO BUILDERS AND OTHERS. G. HOLDSHIP & CO. Will offer the Whole of their Extensive Stock OF TIMBER, SASHES, DOORS, MOULDINGS, WHITE LEAD, OIL, REGISTER GRATES, MABLE MANTLE PIECES, NAILS, &c, AT Specially Reduced Prices, Until the End of the Year, when the Business will be taken over by the Auckland Timber Company. ALL Stonemasons Avorking in Auckland are earnestly requested to meet the Trade and Labour Council, at the Council rooms, Foresters' Arms Hotel, Albert-street, on SATURDAY, December 15th, at 8 o'clock, to form a Trade Society.—H. Phillips. President. ICTORIA CRICKET CLUB.—Special * Meeting To-morroAV (Friday) Evening, at 7.30, in the Yonng Men's Christian Association Rooms. Important Business. J. B. Faihs, Hon. Sec. HOTOGi^raY~T"O "MEET - THE TIMES!—E. NORRIS, 222, Queen-street, Auckland (late of Oxford-street, London), has determined to make a great reduction in the price ot his work. In future the price will be : First-class Cartes de Visite, Bs. per dozen, not less than 1 doz. taken: Children, Is. per dozen 'extra; Cabinet Portraits, 6 for 13s. The New Ferrotype Portraits, made on enamelled Steel Plates, finished while waiting :—Carte de Visite size, 3 for 55.; Cabinet size, 1 for 2s. 6d. A Lon don Artist and London Prices. LOST, at NcAvmarket, 'on the 10th inst., a Brown Retriever; answers to the name of "Leo."—Anyone bringing the same to W. A. Ryan, Vulcan Lane, will be rewarded, and any one retaining the dog after this notice will be prosecuted. REWARD.—Lost, a small Black and JLV/ Tan Terrier Dog. £1 reward will be paid to anyone giving such information as shall lead to its recoA'ery. Will be increased to £5 on con viction of offender if stolen.—Apply to J. Law ford, Symonds-street, next Scotch Church. lOST, on Monday, 3rd inst, a liver _J and white Pointer Dog, about 18 months old ; had curb chain collar on.—For owner apply this office. FOUND, a Watch and appendages. Owner can have the same by paying cost of this advertisement.—Apply to Alfred Bassett, Cordial Manufacturer, Wellington street. ___ mWO POUNDS REWARD STRAYED, from Cawkwell's Farm, Pan mure, Four Head of Well-conditioned Bullocks. FISHER & CO. 11th December, 1877. J ABBOT noAV begs to inform his • friends Avho were enquiring for Young Pigs from his Prize Sow, that he has now a litter ready.—Apply Hobson-street, Auckland. I^TOTICE.— Christmas or Ne.v Years AL% Special Donations, on behalf of the Children's Scripture Gift and Prize Association, will be moat thankfully received by any mem ber of the General or the Ladies' Committee.— J. Goodall Broavn, 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, Avell fenced in and suitably divided into paddocks. The Dwelling-house, Stables, and outbuildings are in good repair and condi tion. The grounds are tastefully laid out and planted with choice trees and shrub 3of many years' growth, If sold, a largo 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, TENDERS are required for the follow ing Supplies :— RATIONS FOR SICK AND DESTITUTE, in Auckland and Suburbs, Thames, One hunga, Howick, Panmure, Otahuhu, and Papakura. Also, Provisions for the Old Men's and Women's Refuge. Particulars may be obtained at my office till noon of TUESDAY, the 18th instant, and where Tenders are to be delivered on that date. J. GRAHAM, Relieving Officer. « Princes-street, Auckland. X ARAN GAH APE 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- 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. Pp O 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. m O B U I LDERS. Tenders will be receiA'ed 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. rp O B U I L D ER S Tenders will be receiA'ed 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. Department of Justice, - Wellington. Ist December, 1877. TENDERS are iirvited for the Supply of RATIONS, IRONMONGERY, CLOTH ING, and other Necessaries to the Prison at Auckland, from the Ist day of January to the 31st day of December next. Tenders, to be ad dressed to the Visiting Justices, will be received up to noon on the 17th day of December instant, at the Prison,, where General Conditions, and Specifications may be. seen. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By order. R. G. FOUNTAIN, Under-Secretary. «t^fe^ A UCKLAND STEAM lj|g§jg;j_3L PACKET CO. (LIMITED). FOR GISBORNE DIRECT. , The s.s. GO-AHEAD Will leave Auckland for the above port on TO-MORROW (Friday), at 1 p.m. W. LODDER, Manage*



FOR SALE OR LEASE, Avith or without purchasing clause, in on" lot or lots to suit purchaser?, a good Farm, partly im proved, well Avoodcd (hardwood) and watered, Dwelling-house, Outhousf, and other improve ments ; Terma easy, as the owner is going to leave. Tit'e. Crown Grant For particulars apply to W. U. McElwairi. Waiuku. FOR SALE, a Milk Cart, Mare and Foal.—Mr GladdiDg, Kingsland Road, Mount Albert FOR SALE, Hull of Enterprise, steamer, as she now lies in the intake, Mechanics' Bay.—Apply to Mr. Archard, Britomart Hotel. IjlOR SALE, two first-class pure bred . Berkshire Pigs.—Apply to T. Leadbeiter, Newton Road, Auckland. TO LET, four furnished rooms, Avhere 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. I[T.OR SALE, a I arge Allotment in JL. Chapel-street.—Samuel Cochrane & Son. JL*KPt/a —ONE House of 7 rooms, and Two 3aS*J*J\f, Houses of 4 rooms and scullery, all in good condition, on freehold corner allotment, close to Freeman's Bay. Price for the lot, £550. —S. Vaile, House Agent, Shortland-street. £_*>-* PER FOOT. Capital Building; 3&JL Alletment 116 and 80. Beautiful sea view, cannot be built out. The Avhole of the purchase money can remain on mortgage.—S. Vaile, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street. TO BE LEASED, for ten years, those extensive and excellent Premises, com prising Mr. Dornwell's Butcher's Shop, together with shop adioining in Queen-street, 7 Shops in I Darby-street, Albert Hall, Bowling Saloon, Stable, &c„ &c—F. Ring. Agent. TVTORTH SHORE.—Excellent 10-roomed _l_l Villa on the Bathing Beach to Let; also, four Dwelling-houses in the best positions in the district.—O. Mays, Post-office Store. jG>OA CASH, Balance at 10s. per week.— c3wO\/ Comfortable Cottage close to the Rail way Station.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. £»lAto £1000 LENT, on Building Society cWJL\/ principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. &?E_f__ CASH, Balance at 15s. per week.—ln *« '" 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. -| KS. PER FOOT, at Ponsonby, two Capita IzJ Building Allotments, measuring 80 x 100 for Sale at 15s. per foot.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. ftKA —COMFORTABLE HOMESTEAD &*JXf» of 5 acres, divided into 3 paddocks. 1 paddock grass, A acre strawberries, the re mainder in orchard and vineyard, vegetables, &c.; new House of 5 rooms, also Stable, Cow shed. Piergery, Well, &c.—S. Vaile, Land Agent Shortland-street. £| ss. PER FOOT. 15 minutes walk from A 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, Avith fixtures, lat°ly occupied by Mr. E. Meyer, Solicitor, 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 O LET, the Residence of Sir George Arney, at Remuera, lately occupied by E. Comiskey, Esq., comprising twelve rooms and offices complete, together Avith ten acres of Land tastefully laid out. Apply to W. AITKEN, Land Agent. TO LET, spacious and convenient Offices, with office fittings, fire-proof strong-room large dry cellarage, and good supply of water suitable either for the law, wine, or genera mercantile business.—Apply to W. Aitken. rjnO LET or Sell (cheap), on easy terms, _L Large Marine Residence at Bella Vista. To Let, New Cottage, Ponsonby Road. —Apply at office Masefield & Co. UCKLAND AND NEWCASTLE Also, KAIPARA RAILWAY. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR EXCURSIONS. CHEAP FARES. Ordinary Single Fare Ticket issued from any Station, between Saturday, 22nd December, and AVednesday, 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 Avill run during greater portion of the day every t .venty minutes between Auckland and Ellerslie. Fares :—Auckland. NeAvmarket, and One hunga to Ellers.ie—One Shilling, single or return, irrespective of class. Train for Waikato leaves Auckland at 6.15 p.m. Tickets, admitting to Course, can be had at Auckland, Newmarket, and Onehunga Stations. By order. A. V.gMACDONALD, General Manager. UCKLAND AND NEWCASTLE RAILWAY. OPENING TO HAMILTON. WEDNESDAY. December 19, being the day fixed for Opening the Line to Hamilton, Second Class Single-fare Tickets Avill be available for Return Journey, from all Stations betAveen Auckland and Newcastle; available as far as Hamilton.. These Tickets will be available for return on the day following. Auckland to Newcastle, available for Hamil ton, and return next day, 12s. 4d. Trains will leave Auckland at 7 a.m. and 1.35 p.m. A Special Train Avill 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. -£IQO B E W A B P. 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 of Auckland. HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Hon. Sec, Insurance Companies Association. T>HCENIX BREWERY, THAMES. CERTIFICATE OF GOA'ERNMENT ANALYST. Messrs. Ehrenfried Bros., Thames. Gentlemen,—Having made a very careful and complete analysis of the samples of your Beer, taken by me from several Hotels in Auckland, I find it to be perfectly free from adulteration, and is, in my opinion, a really first-class article. I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Your obedient serA'ant, J. Mazzin Tunny, Government Analyst TUIDEN yiNE JTJ OTEL, EDEN TERRACE. L ia t of Prices:— Martell and Hennessey's Brandy, 4/6 ~& bottle Greenless and Colville's Campbelton Whisky 4/ and 4/6 (proof) ® bottle Dunville's Whisky, 4/ $ bottle Rum, 3/; Old Jamaica (proof), 4/; small, 2/ $ bottle Cousen's sherry (best), 4/; small, 2/ $ bottle Sandiman's (best) Port, 4/; small, 2/ $ bortle Amontillado Sherry, 5/; small, 2/6 $ bottle - Old Tawny Port, 5/; small, 2/6 $ bottle English Ginger Wine, 3/ per bottle. In Case (Genuine Brands) : Hennessey's and Martell's Brand, 5/6 $ bottle Bisquit's Dubouches Brandy, 5/$ bottle Case Brandy, A-pint bottle, 2/ Schiedam Schnapps. 4/6; small, 2/6 $ bottle Geneva, JDKZ, large, 4/ ; small, 2/9 .. bottle Old Tom, 4/ $ bottle Dunville's Whisky, 4/ $ bottle Townsena's Sarsparilla, 5/ P bottle EnglishjAle and Porter (best brands), 1/3 $ bottle All Spirits sold by the Gallon (over-proof) same as from Bonded Store. Assorted cases of the above made up for Families and Picnic Parties. Terms strictly Cash (no exceptions). SAMUEL EVINSON. Proprietor. Auckland. 12th November, 1577. WEST TAMAKI PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. - • SOIREE AND CONCERT, To be held in the PANMURE HALL, on TUESDAY, 18th December, 1877. Tea r[on the Table at 7 p.m. Concert at 8 p.m. ' \ Tickets,.2s. 6n. Each.



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 cail the attention of his cus tomers, and the public generally, to his New and Well-assorted Stock of- NKW FRUITS, FANCY GROCERIES, and PROVISIONS. A fine assortment of Imperial Plums, Mus catel Raisins, Now Figs, Preserved Ginger, and Chow Chow, Jordan Almonds, Bar celonas, Walnuts, &c. Refined Sugars from 4_d. per lb. Good Family Tea, 2s. per lb. Try my Superlative Mixture, 33 This Tea is the-BEST eA-er offered in Auckland at the price. Prime Hams and Bacon, splendid cheese. cash puchasers avill be treated liberally. A Trial is respectfully solicited, W. S. COLLINS, Family Grocer & Proa'ision Dealer, Manakau Road, Parnell. The Bazaar IN THE CITY MARKET, IN AID OF THE PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, HAS BEEN OPENED THIS DAY (THURSDAY), AND WILL CONTINUE OPEN TO-MORROW AND" SATURDAY, from 2 to 10 p.m. ADMISSION ONE SHILLING HThe Stock includes a Large Assortment of Useful and Fancy Articles, Toys, Underclothing General Wearing Apparel, &c. B. TONKS ] lE. C. CARR TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13. AUCKLAND ANNUAL RACES. BOOTHS, CARDS, GRAND-STAND. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed, by the Ste .yards of the Auckland Racing Club, to sell on Monday next, at 12 o'c'ock noon, Grand-stand Bars, 4 Booths already erected, Cards, Stables, Sports, Refreshment Stalls, Fruit, Tea, and Coffee. TO-MORROW, NOON. ~ MARKET-DAY AUCTION SALE. AT ARTHUR'S MART, QUEEN-STREET. POULTRY— Fowls, Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, Pigeons, &c. PRODUCE—6 cases Canterbury Bacon and Hams (in cloth), 6 cases Ditto (bare), Auckland Hams and Bacon, Bran, 60 Cheese, 15 cask 3 Beef and Pork, Barley, 50 sacks Maize, 20 sacks Chaff, Flour, 60 '.sags NeAV Potatoes, Onions, Sharps, &c, &c. GROCERIES.—Raisins, Currants, Sugar, Tea, Cocoa, Rice, Marmalade, Jam, Tart Fruit. FURNITURE DEPARTMENT-. AT ONE O'CLOCK P.M, A Large and Varied Assortment of Parlour, Dining-room, Bedroom, and Kitchen Furniture and Effects, both new and second-hand; Pic tures, Kitchen Utensils, Tinware, Glass and Earthenware. AUCTION SALE. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, At 11 O'clock. VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTIES. GEO. W. BINNEY. WILL sell by public auction at his Exchange Auction, Mart, an Tuesday, Dec. 18th, at 11 o'clock sharp, Properties, to close the Partnership of Messr?. Spence Bros. :- Allotment No. 6, containing 50 acres, in the Parish of Punui, County of Waikato. One acre Allotment, No. 326, in the Township r of Kihikihi. 70 acres, Allotment No. 90, in the Parish oi! Komokoriko, in the County of Marsden. 10 acres, Allotment No. 21, in the Parish of Komokoriko, in the County of Marsden. Also, In the Estate of the late Captain Wm. Stayers— 600 Acres, situated on the Kaukapakapa River, This Land has never been cultivated, but a great part of it is really first-class, fit for agricultural or grazing purposes. There is a large quantity of Kauri and other timbers, to say nothing of any quantity of Flax on the property. The purchaser Avill have no difficulty in ship ping, as deep water mns all along the land. Also, s Lots No. 21 and 22, of the sub-division of part of Allotment Nos. 5, 6, and 6a, of section 6, Paris* of Waitemata, close to the Kyber Pass Road, and having a frontaga to Eden Place of 66 feet, with a deDth of 99 feet. On the Property is erce'.ed a Avell-built five-roomed Cottage, at present occupied by Mrs. Henny, at a rental of 10s. per week. Also, By Order of the Mortgagee- All that Parcel of Land in the Province of Auckland, containing four hundred and thirteen (413) acres, more or less, situated at Kaipara, in the District of Kaipara, in the County of Eden, and known as Rahau Whitia, and number two hundred and eighty-seven N. (287 N.) A portion of this property is really good agricultural land, and the bt lance has over two million feet of kauri saplings growing on the land. It is conveniently situated . within three quarters of a mile of the Railway Terminus. For full particulars apply to the auctioneer. MONDAY, DECEMBER 17. MARKET-HOUSE, , NOON. R, C. GREENWOOD, HAS been favoured Avith instructions firomW. P. Hoffmann, Esq., to sell by auction, at the Market-house, on Monday, 17th December, 1877, at 12 o'clock noon, The "Whole of His Valuable Estate at Mount Albert, containing over 100 acres of First-class Land, as follows :— Lots 1 to 15, containing about 1 acre each of the richest Volcanic Soil, slaping to the north east, commanding magnificent vieAVS, and having good road frontages; situated on the Mount Albert Road, and immediately opposite Captain James' Vinerie3, andiad joining the properties of Mr. C. Turk Market Gardener), and the private resi dence of R. Beck. Esq. Lots 1, 2, and 3, contain 6 acres each of first-class arable Land, well tilled and drained, and in good heart, situated on the road leading from the Railway Station to the Asylum. On lot 3, is erected a comfortable Four roomed Cottage, Cow-shed, and necessary Out-buildings. Lots 4, 5, and 6, adjoining the last-mentioned property, and containing-respectively 14a. lr. 7p., 15a. 3r., and Ha. lr. 4p., of first-class Land, newly laid down in grass, thoroughly well tilled and drained well watered, splendid vieAv, and having a north-eastern aspect. Lot 7, containing 9a. 35p. of rich volcanic soil, subdivided into four paddocks by substan tially-built stone Avails, admirably adapted for a Market Garden. Lot 8, containing 25a. lr. 34p. of rich volcanic soiJ» subdivided by stone walls into five pad docks, Orchard of over 5 acres, stocked with every description of the choicest Fruit Trees. On this property are two substantialHouses.containingrespectively nine rooms and two rooms, three-stalled Stable, Loose-boxes, Barn. Loft, and Bales for over 20 Cows, Stockyard, &c, &c. The land is well Avatered by running streams, and has a Avell capable of supplying the whole district in the driest season, fitted up with pump, troughs, &c, &c, at a cost of over £150. Terms:—One-fourth Cash, balance for a term . of years at 8 per cent, per annum. Lithographic Plans are now ready, and may be had from the auctioneer, as also such further information as may be required. R. C. GREENWOOD, ' Auctioneer, Market House.