WASTE LANDS BOARD

"The usual fortnightly meeting of the Waste Xands Board was held at the offices of the Board, Parliament-street, this afternoon. Pre sent : Messrs D. A. Tole (Chief Commissioner of Waste Lands), J. C. Firth, B. Tonks, J. May, Moatt, and Dr Campbell. The minutes of the last ordinary meeting having been confirmed, the chairman reported on the Waste Lands Sale "held last Aveek. CORRESPONDENCE. A quantity of correspondence from the -Government, relating to the placing at the dis posal of the Board several blocks of wastelands, was read by the chairman. SURVEYOR'S REPORT. The report of the Chief Surveyor on lands for .-settlement, was read, and sheAved a total of 165,216 acres of land at present under survey. SITE FOR SCHOOL HOUSE. The secretary of the Education Board wrote, asking that a block of seven acres of land at Mount Roskill be granted as a site for a school 'house and teacher's residence. It Avas decided that three acres should be granted for the purpose. REPORT ON KARANGAHAKE. The report of the Chief Surveyor on the land at Karangahake applied for by Mr Howard Avas ■read. (Left Sitting).

RECEPTION OF SIR GEORGE GREY.

The Interim Committee which lias been -formed to make arrangements for the re ception of Sir George Grey and the other Auckland members Avho have supported him during tbe session just closed have decided to convene a public meeting at the "Temperance Hall, Albert-street, at three o'clock to-morro ay afternoon, to make further arrangements. Resolutions will be sub mitted to the meeting. We need scarcely urge upon all those who can possibly attend, to ** roll up."

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. GRAHAMSTOWN", this day. LATEST MINING. The Piako took out five pounds of specimens from the seaward drive last night, and the Old Golden Calf got 25 lbs of rich stone yesterday, driving south from the deep level. The shaft of the Association will be com menced, the County Council having let the tender at 36s 6d per foot for 200 feet. WATER SUPPLY. It was resolved last night to purchase 50 tons of nine-inch mains to lay downin Albert, BroAvn, Owen, and "Williamson-streets to lessen the risk from fire. There is an abundant supply ot water, which Avill be turned into these large mains. SHAREMARKET. Piako, os; Red Queen, 3; Alburnia, 62s 6d. RUSSELL, this day.H SHIPPING ARRIVALS. Arrived : Champion and loua. Sailed : Coralie, Speedwell, and Maud. WELLINGTON, this day. ENLARGEMENT OF THE " EVENING POST."

The " Evening Post" Avas enlarged again last night, being the second time in six months that the " Evening Post" has found it necessary to enlarge. The last en largement was effected in June, AA'hen the size of the "Evening Post" increased from 28 to 32 columns, and a new printing machine was brought into use to ensure working off. at the rate of 4,000 an hour. The further enlargement consists in an addition to the length of the columns, .vhich amounts in the whole to an extra space of three columns. The " Post," thus, since last June, has been enlarged by seven columns. The size of its sheet and length of columns are noAV equal to those of the largest morning neAVspapers in the colony, and considerably greater than the rest. On the Ist of June, the daily circulation of the ** Post" was 3,500, no ay it exceeds 4,000. In fact, the circulation has more than doubled within a period of two years. ELECTION OF GOVERNORS NEW ZEALAND INSTITUTE. The result of tbe annual election of three Governors of the Ne\v Zealand Institute by the Affiliated Societies has just been re ceived. There AA rere seven candidates, viz. : The Bishop of Nelson, J. C. CraAvford, Professor Kirk, Dr. Yon Haast, Hon. J. A. Bonar, Messrs. T. D. Ormond, M.H.R., and J. McKerroAv. On the votes being taken, the Bishop of Nelson, Mr Crawford, and Professor Kirk were elected. CHAOS IN MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS. The city affairs are in a state of chaos, consequent on notice of dismissal being given to the entire staff. The Water works are at a standstill —the engineer refusing to proceed until a satisfactory arrangement is made. There is likely to be a warm discussion at the next meeting on the motion being resumed for recom mendations of dismissal.

[PRESS AGENCY.]

WANGANUI, this day. THE WRECK OF THE COLLEEN BAWN. The efforts made at the morning tide to float the Colleen Bawn were ineffectual. She is left high and dry on the Spit vvith the sea washing over her at high tide. Captain Waller worked hard all day in discharging cargo, and in making prepara tions to get her off. Sue has not made much water. The damage to her as yet is slight, but fears are entertained for her safety if she is not floated very shortly. _____ GREYMOUTH, this da™ SUCCESS OF REV. C. CLARK. The Rev. Charles Clark finished his series of lectures last night, which have been a great success, the hall bem^ crowded nightly. On Sunday he preached to the largest audience ever assembled at Greymouth. A collection was made on behalf of the hospital and £30 was received. He sails foi Westport and Nelson to-day. CHRISTCHURCH, this day. THE PROPOSED CRICKET MATCH WITH AUCKLAND. The Opera Company have achieved a great success with a crowded house every night. . The contemplated visit of a cricket team to Auckland was arranged privately, and not by the Canterbury Cricket Club; and the intention of the team is to have the match regarded as a private one, not as the Interprovincial Match. A great many regard this as a mistake, and as yet hope the match will be arranged on the Inter provincial basis. . Steps are being taken to present a public testimonial to Police-Inspector Feast, who was recently removed to Greymouth. _ Rev Father Hennabery, Catholic Mission ary priest, is now conducting services in the northern part of the province with the same success as in Christchurch. SPIT, NAPIER, this day. BARQTJENTINE FALCON ON THE BAR. The barquentine Falcon, in attempting to taKe the bar this morning, stuck hard and fast., At is thought she will have to be lightened before she will float.

First Post-Sessional Utterances.

CAPTAIN I\_>ORRIS ADDRESSES HIS

CGGSFSTITUENTJB.

(Press Agepcy.)

• GISBORNE, this day. Captain Morris addressed the electors of Gisborne last night in the Masonic Hall; the building was croAvded to excess. The Mayor was in the chair. In the course of his remarks Captain Morris expressed him self opposed to triennial Parliaments,, as it would lead to the Government of the country being placed in the hands of politi cal adventurers, or devolve on the Avealthy classes. He explained generally his action in Parliament as the representative of the district. Provincialism and insular separation he considered a curse of the colony, and this he said Avould underlay the policy of Sir George Grey. As to the present Government, he was surprised and delighted at the native policy enunciated in the House by Mr Sheehan. He would give his undivided support to that policy. That however, was the utmost he could say in favour of the Grey Government. He denounced Sir George Grey's policy as one of constant obstruction to public business by talking against time. Sir George Grey was endeavouring to raise himself on the false cry of the Avorking man. It was Sir George Grey's desire to |so alter the distri bution of seats as tc place the representa tion of the colony in the large centres of population, and virtually exclude the country districts. He (Captain Morris) then went on to refer to the probable policy of the Atkinson party next session, another feature of which would be the re distribution of seats. Other anticipated alterations Avere a change in the incidence of taxation, simplification of the local Gov ernment, and the accession of additional power to local bodies in tbe direction of local taxation. After referring at some length to local matters, and ansAvering many questions, a vote of conli dence in Captain Morris as their member was proposed. An amendment to the contrary Avas moved, but only two hands were held up in its favour out of about 400 present, who voted for the confidence motion. Capt. Morris addresses the electors at Opotiki shortly.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before R. C. Barstow, Esq., R.M.) ALEX. AND ALICE. Alexander Chapman and Alice Lamb were charged with drunkenness, and pleaded guilty. Chapman was violently drunk in Cook streefc, and was wheeled part of the Avay to the station in a barroAV, AA'hen he leaped out, and attempted to escape. It Avas Avith much difficulty that he Avas rescued. Fined 10s and costs. The young girl was fined 5s and costs. " In a blanket folded." —SHAKESPEARE. John EdAA-ards was charged with stealing a blanket, value ss, the property of Mary O'Haurahan, on the 27th ult. Prisoner, who had been in gaol suffering from delirium tremens, pleaded guilty. He was too drunk to knoAV what he avus about. It was stated that the . man turned the blanket into beer. His Worship expressed regret to see an apparently respectable man in such a position. Seven days' imprisonment AA'ith hard labour. HAWKERS. John Williams aud William James Keavey were charged with trading as haAvkers. Mr Tyler for the defence. The particulars of these cases, which were virtually the same, appeared in the Star last evening. His Worship in giving judgment, said he had taken some paius in hunting up cases of this kind, and ruled that defendant, William Jas. Kearey, was guilty, and imposed a fine of 10s and costs. As Williams was employed by Kearey, the charge against him was withdraAvn. YOUNG DUCKS IN DRAKE-STREET. Charles Dent and John McConnell, two little boys, were charged with exposure in Drake-street, by ducking in the water. Mr McConnell and Mrs Dent expressed their regret, and would see that the offences Avere not repeated. His Worship discharged the boys vyith a few words of advice on the necessity of bathing in places where they would not get into trouble. NEGLECTING HIS FAMILY. James Crowley was charged with neglect ing his wife, Emily, and his child, and leving them without means of support. As defendant had not returned into toAvn, the case was remanded until Monday next. awful work. He took his doting Maggie by her hair, Then cut her finger, knocked her from the chair, And kicked her out of doors. Matthew Carroll was charged with violently assaulting his wife, Maggie, on the Bth 'instant, by taking her by the hair of her head, knocking her down, cutting her little finger, and kicking her out of doors. Mrs Carroll who was in tears, with her hand bandaged up, had escaped from the purlieus of the Court previously to the case being called. MattheAv was also absent, and °could not be found. It was under stood that man and Avife had retired to . make matters up in an hotel, and Maggie had resolved not to appear against MattheAv. The case was therefore struck out. TRIFLES. Mr C. Campbell was fined 5s and costs, for fa straying horse. Frederick Finlan, a smart-looking youth of six feet tAvo, was fined 2s 6d and costs, for unlawfully draAving Avater, for mixing mortar, from the standpipe in Albert street. His Worship said the master should have stood in the man's place, and the fine would then have been £5. John Miller was fined 5s and costs, for two coavs, found in the New North Boad. John Seabrook was fined 2s 6d and costs for a similar mishap. William Dunn and John Pitcavm, sea men, of the cutter '-Fawn," were charged with draAving water from a standpipe in Custom-House-street, and discharged, on payment of costs. This was all the business.

PIGEON MATCH.

, j A THIRD Pigeo._i Shooting Match bet .veen '!Mr E. Perkins ul'-I Mr Hill came off at EJierslie Gardens yesterday. The con ditions of tbe match were 25yds rise, each man to shoot at 10 birds ; Mr Hill to re ceive- 2 points, iithe stakes." to be £10 a side. The folloAving are the scores : — Mr Perkins 2022020222—14 Mr Hifl. • ... 0002022011— 8 Majority for Mr Perkins, including the j tAvo poinds given—4.

HARBOUR BOARD.

The fortnightly meeting .yas held to-day. Present : Messrs J. T. Boy lan, (Chairman) T. Hill, E. Isaacs, W. H. Kissling, J. Cosgrave, T. Masefield, D. H. MeKenzie, Casey, Thorne, Eaton, Captain Daldy. THE CITY COUNCIL.- The secrefa-y re id a letter from the Town Clerk, enclosing a resolution passed by tbe Council as to reservation of water frontages from sale. The letter was referred to the Works Comnrttee. HARBOUR BOARD ALLOTMENTS. A letter from Mr Jno. Robertson com plained of a bailiff having been put on tor rent of Harbour Board allotments, which he had already paid to the Board's lessee The letter was referred to the Works and EndOAA'ment Committee. DRAINAGE OF HOBSON-STREET. This subject was discussed, pnt it Avas decided that the Engineer should see the City Surveyor, and arrange some temporary system until the reclamations Avere finished. TH ! DRY D CX The Engineer's report of the Avork done on the dry dock Avas read. This stated that the AA*ork had been delayed b/ fie non-arri- A*al of the barque Mary Ann " Aunison with stone. THE FINANCES. Payments of Accounts Avas ordered as under : —On General Account, £318 8s 3d ; on Loan Account, £600 ; total, £918, 8s 3d. Ordinary business—To balance in Bank, £3,400 6s lid ; cash in hand, £5 5d ; total, £3405 7s 4d. By accounts ordered to be paid as above—£3lß 8s 3d; to balance, £3,086 19s ; moneys voted, £4,000 ; interest and exchange, due January 10th, IS7S, £4,563 14s 9d ; total, £8,563 14s 9d. Cash on deposit, £3,000 ; leaving, £5,663 14s 9d. balance in Bank, £2,775 ; account for pay ment, £600 ; balance, £3,375 2d. Cash on deposit, £42,000 ; mortgage, £5,000 ; total, £47,000. TOLLS. The report of tbe Works and EndoAvment Committee recommended that the tolls on Queen-street wharf, Gore-street wharf, and the RailAvay wharf, should be let at public auction for a period of six months. Mr D. H. McKenzie moved as an amend ment that the tolls be left as they are. After an animated discussion the amend ment avus carried. SIGNING LEASES. A large number of leases from the Board Avere signed and sealed. THE WHARF LESSEES. A letter from Mr Compton and other lessees of Harbour Board property on the wharf avus read and referred to the Works Committee. TENDERL. For carting only Avas receiA'ed : Joseph Craig, 2s 6d per load, 3s per hour, or per day 1 horse, 15s; 2 horses, £1. At pel cubic yard for scoria from Mount Eden, 3s 9d.—Accepted. For ironwork : James McEAven aud George Leahy. The matter Avas left to the" Chairman and the Engineer. Timber : For this Mr Holdship's tender Avas accepted. THE NEXT MEETING. On the motion of the Chairman, it was decided that the next meeting day being Christmas Day, such meeting day be post poned until Friday, the 28th inst. TARIFF COMMITTEE. Captain McKenzie moved, and it Avas seconded, that Messrs. Boylan, Isaacs, Casey, Brown, Heather, and gthe mover, be appointed a Committee to consider and revise the existing tariff. An amendment, proprosed by Mr Cos grave, and seconded by Mr Kissling, was negatived, and the motion was carried. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. Mr Masefield moved that plans and speci fications of all works required by this Board (exceeding in cost the sum of £50), shall be submitted to the Works Committee for approval before tenders are invited for the same. Mr Cosgrave seconded. The chairman spoke against the motion, and Captain Daldy in favour of it. THANKS TO MR TOLE. Captain Daldy moved and Captain Casey seconded that a letter of thanks be sent to Mi J. A. Tole for his energetic services on behalf of the Board in Parliament. Carried unanimously. This was all the business. ■— ■

EVEMNG STAR fCESDAY". DECEMBER 11, 1877.



Before tbe Christmas and NeAV Year holi days set in kind husbands are reminded they should treat their wives as weU 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 wiU find this is the right Establishment in Avhich to lay out your cash. Alter tne 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., tor 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 ot all kinds proportionately cheap. CoV nA ry Settlers are invited to stroll through the spacious Show-Room, 166 feet long, and inspect the Stock.—Holloway, Garlick, and Cranwell, Proprietors, City Hall Arcade, -Queen and Lome-streets. —[Advt.l A tea and public meeting will be held this evening in the Franklin Road, the meeting to be addressedjjby Revs. Messrs. Webb, Dutton, Taylor, and Westbrooke,



Messrs E. and H. Isaacs will offer for sale to-morroAV the schooner Christina, of 59£ tons, coppered and copper fastened. She is faithfully built, well formed, and a good poor man's vessel. . Ponsonby is invited to patronise a Magic Lantern entertainment to be given this even., in" in the Baptist school-room, the last ot the series, in aid of the Sunday-school. To the Editor : Sir,—l was surprised to see a letter in your paper in reply to mine, Without a name, but simply "R. If. as he states, my statements are incorrect, why should he withhold his name ? I have wit nesses to prove that my report is correct, (see " Herald ") and unless he wiU give his name and authority for denying my state ments, which are correct, I cannot hold any further communication with " R," who per verts the truth, and is afraid to sign his name. Yours, etc. ,—Henry P. Haydn. The value of coke as a fuel, and as a means of economy of coal, is not appreciated sufficiently. A mixed fuel of coal and coke is invaluable for the ordinary 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 fire brighter , clearer, and hotter. This is much more apparent where our local coals are used; indeed, OAving to the rapidity of burnin**, some of these threaten to go out of consumption altogether. Coke supplies exactly that which these coals lack—body and resistance. Every householder should buy coals and coke at the same time, and, it convenient, mix them y smaller Mis Zand oreater satisfaction will be the result. The price of coke is advertised elsewhere | [AdvT.]?



An old woman, named Mary Ann Steele, was arrested this afternoon on a charge of stealing 35s 6d. It appears that the woman avus fiued at the Police Court yesterday for being drunk, Avhen another woman named Burke, an old resident of Chancery-street, came fonvard and paid the fine. Mrs Steele then sheAved her thankfulness by going to Mrs Burkes residence, and easing that lady of 35s 6d. Auckland Almanac AND PROVINCIAL HANDBOOK. All ADVERTISEMENTS for the Auckland Almanac and Provincial Handbook must be sent in to the Star office by FRIDAY NFXT. the sheets closing for the press on that date. The Book circulates Avidely 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. WANTED, Employment by an expert Accountant. Books made up and balanced with accuracy and dispatch. Partner ship accounts adjusted. Office: 39, Insurance Buddings. . WANTED, a smart active Lad for a Butcher's Shop.—M. Brearley, Butcher, Wakefield-street. ANTED, a Housemaid.—Apply at the Thames Hotel. "VaVTANTED to Sell, tAvo or three Scrip. ty V They are the property of bona fide settlers.—Address, stating price, to "Alpha," Waiuku, near Manukau. WANTED, a place on a Farm by a young Man; undersrandsall about dairy and general farm work. Willing to be useful.— Apply by letter to Jos. Clark, Star office. ANTED, a General Servant, with references.—Mrs. Barnett, Leamington Villa, Pitt-street. . W~" ANTED, a tenant for the upper flat of my Store in Cross Durham-street, at present occupied by Messrs. FoAvler, Tinsmiths. Suitable for Storage or for a Workshop. Rent, £1 per week.— S. C. Brown. ANTED, a Youth accustomed to attend a steam-engine.—Apply Star Office. WANTED, a Youth ; must be a good milker, and make himself generally use ful.—Mr. 11, Pitts,. Devonport. WANTED, a light Buggy, with hood. —Apply at Mr. Sharland's, Shortland street. ' WANTED, a Smith.—Apply to C. Hawkeswood, Staffordshire Iron Works, Hobson-street. W" "ANTED, two Apprentices for Dress making. Also a respectable Girl for Housework—Mrs Beedell. Eden Terrace. WANTED, four good Pick and Shovel Men—T. Teasdale, Baker; Grey-street. ANTED, an Apprentice to the Furni ture Departmen, Holloway, Garlick, and CranAvell,. Queen-street. WANTED, a good Wool-sorter and Packer.—Apply immediately to Adam Laybourn, Fort-street. 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 manage ment.—Vide public opinion.



'VSXTANTSB, a smart Boy for the Shop. Tl " W. J-; Offer and Co., Bristol Home, Queen-street.- ANTED? a- Nurse Girl.— Apply to Mrs" Afbsrt' Eaton, Regent-street, Kyber Pass. WANTED^ Fettfale Servant (toAvn), wages lis; two" Waitresses for Hotel; Housemaid, wages lis; .Nursegirls. Female Housekeeper.—Hannafordig^Q.neen-street. WANTED, a young Man accustomed to Butchering buMhess.—R, Reeves, Victoria-street. T^TANTED, a smart Lad'1 used to the I T T Grocery.—Apply at Roger's Emporium, I Ponsonby. T^ST"ANTED, two" General ''■ Servants for t ¥ the Army and Navy H_.el.—Apply at once. ANTED, several goodl General Ser vants for hotels and private houses, Married Couples for the country, *• Lad-fora farm, and a Boy.—E. Henry's Registry,. Short land-street. ANTED Known, Flour, -l£di per ll> by the barrel, or 7lbs for a is; fresh 10-* of Cheap Boots, &c, &c—W. H. Dampier, Vie toria-street. corner of Hobson-street. WANTED, Man Cook for hotel at Gis borne, wages £2 per week; likewise, 23 other Servants, male and female.—Hanna ford's Registry, Queen-street. WANTED, immediately, a first-class Woman Cook.—Apply at once at Water man's Dining-rooms, Queen-street. V&/ _ri_JNThiU Known, that D. (jOLDIE is T 7 prepared to supply all kinds [of Timbp and other Building Materials, including Sashet ." Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks' Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, t_k me lowest market price, at his Yards-; Cus torn -house-street. ANTED KNOWN, Good White Socks, 3d per pair, rise id each size; 500 yards Embroidery at Is, worth Is 6d ; Ladies' Gipsy Hats, trimmed, 3s and 4s each ; our own make Corded Sun Hats, from 2/6 each ; 24 penny Ribbon, fashionable colours, 6d per yard; Leg horn Hats, Is 6d to 6s each; Gentlemen's Deep Dux Collars, 5d per box; Scented Soap at English prices (4d a cake); Umbrellas, best silk, from 6s each; ditto in Gentlemen's (Alpacca), from 5s each ; Boys' Tweed, proved to be good Avear; Flap Hats, Is 6d each, worth 2s; Towels, from 6d to 2s 3d each; Toilet Covers, in good quality only; Black French Merino, best quality; Ladies' Linen Handkerchiefs, 7s per dozen. All the above are guaranteed Bargains.—Address, J. Green, second shop above Thompson's, Victoria-street. inyE have on Sale 100,000 first-class * * Shingles, Hobart Town Palings and Rails ; also Kauri Palings. W. & G. WINSTONE. X^TATER! WATER!! WATER !! ! If you wa nt Water laid on at reasonable prices, call on R. CHALMERS & CO., Plumbers and Gasfitters, Dornwell's Buildings, Darby-street. Licensed Plumbers for tho City Waterworks. WANTED~Everyone to know that I am Selling Off my Stock of China, Glass, and Earthenware, at the following Low Prices, as it must be cleared out :—Best Common Cups and Saucers, 6d or 5s 6d per 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. Holdsworth, 29, Victoria-street. The Cheapest House in Auck land for Ready-made Boots and Shoes, &c. Public opinion. WANTED, a Cooper, to proceed to Napier; constant employment; single man preferred.—Fisher and Co. WANTED, to sell, a large assortment of White and Coloured Shirts, very good quality; also, Fashionable Linen Collars, a lot of Shakespeare Collars, all sizes. 6s 6d per doz. ; and good Sponges at half-price.— J. Alwinger, 20, Victoria-street, four doors from Union Bank, neAV building. \%T ANTED KNOWN, every description V T . ef New and Second-hand Clothing, Jewellery, Watches, Platedware, and every description of merchandise, bought or sold, at the London Loan Office, under Theatre Royal, Victoria-street. Weekly or monthly instal ments taken for any Goods. Note the address: London Loan Office, under the Theatre Royal, Victoria-street. WANTED, a Situation as a Governess by a Lady of high accomplishments. Many years experience in tuition. No objection to go to the "Waikato or to the South.—Address "Governess,'' care Star office. 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-street. WANTED KNOWN, First Choice Light Fancy Josephine Gloves. Prices, 2/6; worth 4/6. Gents' Fancy Kid Gloves, 2/6 per pair; Panama Hats, from 2/ to 5/; Gentle men's Leghorn Hats, 6/, worth 9/; and a great variety of Ladies' Straw Hats, Feathers, Flowers, and Fancy Trimmings to be sold cheap; 40 doz. Children's Silk Gloves (white and coloured), 4d to 6d, worth 1/3.—W. Eyre, Ennis killen House. Victoria-street. WANTED KNOWN, all those in want of Money to call on their uncle, where any sum from Is. to £500 can be had on every description of Ladies' and Gentlemen's Clothing, Watches, Jewellery, and every description of merchandise.—Note the address: "London Loan Office," under Theatre Royal, Victoria-street— Private entrance voder archway. A 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 5s per ton discount. Cartage, within reasonable distances, at 2s 6d per ton. A ton of Coke is equal to 60 bushels, or about double the bulk of Coal. A. CTB. S. — AUCKLAND • BRANCH, No. 81. The Quarterly Meeting takes place, in St. Patrick's Hail, at 8 p.m., TO-MORROW (Wed nesday). Fees receivable from 7 p.m. M. CONNOLLY, Secretary. AUCKLAND AND NEWCASTLE RAILWAY. OPENING TO HAMILTON. Tickets will be issued at Cheap Rates on Opening Day, of which due notice will be given. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. OMFORTABLE Apartments for a single Gentleman near town.—For address apply at this office. AT O T I C E. Notice is hereby given that the Partnership hitherto existing between Henry Shailer and Charles Samuel Wright, trading together as Carpenters and Builders, under the name of "Shailer and Wright," has this day (Dec. Ist) been Dissolved by mutual consent. Auckland, Ist December, 1877 HENRY SHAILER, •CHARLES SAMUEL WRIGHT. Witness— Henry M. Dayrale. AT 0~ T I C E. All Accounts due to the undersigned, who has disposed of his Business, must be paid to Messrs Russell and Devore, Solicitors, Shortland-street, on or before MONDAY next, the 17th instant, after which legal proceedings will be taken to recover ah accounts then remaining unpaid. GEORGE FOWLER, Grocer, Upper Queen-street. Auckland, 10th December, 1877. Christmas Sports, ellerslie gardens, BOXING DAY, WEDNESDAY, 26th Decembek, 1877. The Proprietor announces the following Pro gramme of Sports for Boxing Day :— Tilting at the Ring—Prize, £3. Amateur Race—lso Yards Handicap. Two prizes „ 600 Yards „ „ These will be open to Members of the Amateur Athletic Club, and of recognised Rowing and Cricket Clubs only. Half-mile Handicap (open).-Prizes, £3 and £1. Boys' Races, under 8 years, under 13 years, and under 16 years. Two prizes each. 150 Yards Handicap (open to Members of the Tradesmen's Athletic Club only). Prizes, £5 and £1. Hop, Step,, and Jump, £1. ! Sack Race, £1. Three-legged Race,. £1. Jumping with Horses (the prize to go to the Best and Cleanest Jumper over a hurdle), £3. Entries for the Handicaps to be made to the undersigned, at the Thames Hotel, by 8 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, the I9th instant. The other entries will be taken on the ground. ALFRED KING, Manager and Secretary.



PHOTOGRAPHY TO MEET THh TIMES!—E. NORR'IS, 222, Queen-treet Auckland (late of Oxford-s.reet, London), has determined to make a greet reduction in th« ; price of his work. In future She price will bo : I First-class Cartes de "Visite, J_s.-per dozen, not less than 1 doz. taken: Children, Is* per dozen extra; Cabinet Portraits, 6 for J3s. The New Ferrotype Portraits, made on enamelled Stee' Plates, finished while waiting:—Carrte de Visite size, 3 for 55.; Cabinet size, 1 for 2s. fid. A Lon don Artist and London Prices. F~INAL NOTICE TO RESIDENTS IN EDEN TEKRACE. The Magic Lantern and Literary Entertain ment, in s?d of the Bapti .t Sunday-school, Avill take place THIS EVENING, at 7.30. Mr. 1..-W. Eaton Avill preside. Mr. J. Blackman will read, and Mr. Ewington will exhibit, some BeauMh] Views. Admission, Gd. TO-NIGHT! FINAL NOTICE! TO-NIGHT! ~JD> EWARD.— Lost, a small Black ani JL\) Tan Terrier Dog. £1 reward will be paid to anyone givihg such information as shall lead to its recovery.- Will be increased to £o on con viction of oft'endier if stolen.—Apply to J. LaAV ford, Symonds-street, next Scotch Church. LOST, yesterday afternoon, either in wueen or ©rey-streeta. a Draper's Paper Bag, containing two Boys' New Hats.—The finder will please leave them at this office. LOST, on Momday, 3r<<_ inst, a liver and white Pointer Dor, about 18 months old ; had curb chain collar on.—For owner apply this office. 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. T>ONSONBY BAPTIST SCHOOL. THIS EVENING, there will be a Grand Magic Lantern Entertainment, in aid of the Sunday School, when Mr. S. C. Brown will exhibit, by aid of his splendid apparatus, a variety of Dissolving Views. To commence at 7.30. Admission, 6d. each. "YTERY Handsome Mottled Kauri Chests V of Drawers; very cheap for a few weeks only.—W. No'rrie, top of Shortland-street. O r N ~gfT"A L * Tanks, Charcoal Best .Newcastle, Wangarei, Bay and Wai kato Coal Firewood, (cut and uncut) # Furniture removed with dispatch. J. CRAIG, Forwarding Agent, Port-street. • ~D E M TJ E R A. FOR SALE OR LEASE, The Well - known Freehold Messuage and property of W. A. Hunt, Esq.. situate at Re muera. The property consists of seven acres of good Land, well fenced in and suitably divided into paddocks. The Dwelling-house, Stables, and outbuildings are in good repair and condi tion. The grounds are tastefully laid out and planted with choice trees and shrubs of many years' growth. If sold, a large portion of the purchase money can remain on mortgage for a term of years. Possession can be given at once. For further particulars, apply to JACKSON & RUSSELL. AT OTICE OF REMOVAL. Mr. FERDINAND PELTZER, 8.E.L., begs to inform his Pupils, and the general public that he has Removed to Hobson-street, opposite St. MattheAv's Church, and next to Mr. Plum ley. Lessons in the French Language and Literature at hid own or pupil's residence. Schools visited. _^ *A~NCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS.* _-;^&_s_^ The Officers and Brothers of •<*-^sPfaß&. Court City of Auckland, No. _:s^3^^\^i|fS| 3978, are requested to meet at ' --•- *~v >3_??. the Court-room, Cook-street, 1 IpSpLi T0 " MORROW (Wednesday), s^/eSSSyilnl2tn instant, at half-past two ft »i'll^____i___i 1 o'clock, to attend the Funeral |,l|^a|lffli of the late Avife of Bro. George Members of other Courts are invited to attend. By order of the C.R. T. HOLLAND, Secretary. ———i— — i .__-__-_____-______-_-_______________________»_______-^____i f\ N S A L E: DUFFIELD'S ADELAIDE FLOUR. IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. d. h. Mckenzie. December 3, 1877. MONUMENTS, TOMBSTONES, & TOMBRAILS. TAIT BROTHERS Marble, Stone, and Tombraii, Works. Show Rooms and Works: Lome-street. Inscriptions cut, painted, and gilded in a superior style. Tombstones, Sec, renewed in cemeteries. All work guaranteed. Designs and prices sent free by post. Inspection invited ARANGAHAPE 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, Wf-st, and Devon-streets. Plans, &c, at, the office of Mr. John Boylan, C.E., 129, Queen street. Any objections to the proposed levels of any of the above streets, to be lodged with the undersigned on or before the 20th instant, where a copy of the plans will be open for inspection, and any information respecting the works may be obtained. By order of the Board. _ „„,„, J. WARREN, Chairman. m 0 BUILDERS. Tenders will bo 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. nn O B U I L D E R S. Tenders will be received up to noon on SATURDAY, the 22nd instant, for the Erection of Bank Premises, at Levuka, for the Bank of Ne.v Zealand. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect mo CARPENTERS AND JOINERS. Tenders are required for the Erection of a Building at Wairoa South (labour only). Plans, etc., may be seen at my office until TUESDAY, the 18th instant; when the tenders are to be delivered at 1 o'clock. .___,„,. T _,, r JAMES WRIGLEY, Architect. mO CONTRACTOR S. MOUNT ROSI-ILL DI STRlCT.—Tenders will be received on or before noon on SATURDAY, the 15th day of December, for works on the Hillsborough and Mount Albert Roads—Excavating, Forming, and Metalling. JAMES BABER, C.E. ENDERS will be received until noon on THURSDAY, the 13th instant, for the supply of Uniforms for the Auckland Artillery Volunteers. Pattern suit and particulars to be seen at Mr. Payne'3, Wellesley-street, where tenders will be addressed to Capt. Burns.—E. Heigh way, Quarter-Master Sergeant. rp O B U I L D .B. R S Tenders will be received up to noon on Satur day, the 15th instant, for the.Erection of a Brick Building in Queen-street. Plans. &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. BUILDING TWO COTTAGES AND STABLING AT ABATTOIRS. Tenders will be received until noon of MON DAY, the 17th instant, for Erecting two Four roomed Cottages; also about 90 feet Stabling, in terms of plans and specifications at this office. The loAvest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders to be endorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. AUCKLAND PERMANENT CO OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. NOTICE. The Half-yearly General Meeting of Members of the Auckland Permanent Co-operative Building and Investment Society will be held at the Society's Office, 93, Queen-3treet, at half-past seven o'clock on TUESDAY Evening, the 11th instant. JOHN BATGER, Secretary.. A GENTLEMAN (retired Naval Officer), age 33, with moderate income, wishes to communicate with a young lady, widow or otherwise, with a view to matrimony.—Apply, by letter, in the first instance ,to T.E., Evening Star Office, Auckland, AT "~0 T I C E. I hereby inform my customers, and the public generally, that Elizabeth Hogan has no Cows to enable her to supply milk, and all milk accounts overdue are owing to me only. JOHN HQ-.AN.



S TTIOR SALE, a Milk Cart, Mare and :, JD Foal.—Mr GladdiDg, Kingsland Road, s .Mount Albert. B : rnOli SALE" Hull"of Enterprise, steamer, i -J as she now lies in the intake, Mechanics' i Bay.— Apj-ty to Mr. Archard, Britomart Hotel. F~ OR SALE, an Open Boat; 21ft. long; sft. Bi*T- beam; with Oars, Sail. Anchor, ". —Apply to Jo\-<<n Oliver, Mechanics' Bay. TO LET, ft six-roomed House:— Apply to Mr. Barnes, Karangahape Road, Newton. TO LET, a 6V?oomed House in College Road; good view of the wharf and harbour.—H. Partiagton, House and Land ; Agent, Stichburry's Buildings. 1 ' HP""-" LET, four furnished rooms, where ] __L there are no lodgers or children, j Furniture can be had on weekly payments. ; 'Apply at the Ch*»ap Furniture Mart, Victoria ! street. East, corner of Hfgfa-street. TO LET, the Residence of Sir George Arney, at Remuera, lately ocennied by E. j Comiskey, Esq., comprising twelve rooms and offices complete, together with ten acres of Land' tastefully laid out. Apply to W, AITKEN, Land Agent. { HOTTAGES for Sale, suitable for working V/ men, £ rooms, at £95, £115,. £120, £150. £175, £200',. £220). and upAvards; good allotments.—C. Williamson,- Estate Agent, Vulcam Lane. 1? PL ETA —ONE House of 7 rooms, and Two # _V _JeM/.- Houses of 4 rooms and' scullery, all in good-condition, on freehold corner allotment, close to-Freeman's Bay. Price fo? the lot, £550. —S. Vai-e; HOrase Agent, Shortlandi-street. TO LET,- spacious and convenient. Offices., with; office fitting.*., fire-proof strong-room large dry cellarage, and good supply Q f water suitable either for the law, wine, or genera mercantile busineag.—Apply to W. Aftken. _£_*~t PER; FOOT. Capital Building, r^JL ABetment 116 and 80. Beautiful sea view, cannot* be- budSfc out. The whole of the purchase money ca_> remain on mortgage.—S. ■ Vaile, Land and. Estate Agent, Shortland-street. O BE LEASED, for ten yeara* those extensive and excellent Premises,, com prising Mr. DorawelTsijSutcher's Shop, together with shop adioining. in Queen-street, 7 Shops in Darby-street, Albert Hall, Bowling Saloon, Stable, &c, &c—F_ Ring. Agent. TO LET, a six-roomed House. —Apply to Mr. Barnes, Karangahape Road, Newton. FOR SALE, a good, young quiet harness Horse; trial given.—R. Stevenson, Grocer, Newton Road. ■]^URSERY~~Strawtoe__y, and~Ma_rfcet JJ. Garden, with four-roomed Cottage, in the City, for Lease, at a low rent, with immediate possession.— 3. Y. Collins, Hepburn-street. -TVTOETH SHORE.—Excellent 10-roomed __Ll Villa on the Bathing Beach to Let; also, four Dwelling-houses in the best positions in the district.—O. Mays, Post-office Store. _AJ~i f\ to £1000 LENT, on Building SSa-' JL \P Society principles or on any term to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent. Vulcan Lane. ■ Mortgages and Loans negotiated _(?QA CASH, Balance at 10s. per week.— cVO\7 Comfortable Cottage close to the Rail way Station.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. JL*PTA CASH, Balance at losv per week.—ln 5-r-e 9Xf 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 pri.e of £420.—5. Vaile, House and Land Agent. Shortland-street. IKS. PER FOOT, at Ponsonby, two Capita A O Building Allotments, measuring 80 x 100 for Sale at 15s, per foot.—S. Vailb, Land Agent, Shortland-street. 4? rtrA —COMFORTABLE HOMESTEAD c^W & O \J. ©f 5 acres, divided into 3 paddocks. 1 paddock grass, _ acre strawberries, the re mainder in orchard and vineyard, vegetables,. &c.; new House of 5 rooms, also- Stable, Cow shed. Piggery, Well, Sec— S. Vaile, Land Agent Shortland-street. J? *| ss. PER FOOT. 15 minutes walk irom cjVJL Queen-street, a few Choice Allotments, fully planted with fruit and ornamental-trees. Terms, £10 cash • balance can remain on mort gage^—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. TO LET, those commodious Offices, with fixtures, lately occupied by Mr. E. Meyer, 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 Sonc Insurance Buildings ENGINE S. FOR SALE, Cheap, in first-class condition, with certificate for 65!bs pressure: 1 Portable, double cylinders, 9J; 1 Do., Do;. 7.-; 1 Do., single cylinder. 10; 1 Do., Do., B.—Apply to G. HOLDSHIP. TO-MORROW. NOON. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS (new and second-hand), a good assortment; a Table Piano, Mahogany Case; Brushware; Tinware, Glassware, Pic tures. &c, &c. Also, a lot of Unredeemed Pledges. AT ARTHUR S MART, FURNITURE DEPARTMENT. TO-MORROW. NOON. CHERRIES I CHERRIES ! OO BOXES NELSON CHERRIES. *TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. R. ARTHUR. THURSDAY, JANUARY 10. : EXTENSIVE SALE OF STEAMBOATS, HULK, COALS, OFFICES AND STORES ON WHARF. BOOK DEBTS, &C. &C, Comprising— THE WHOLE OF THE PROPERTY OF THE AUCKLAND STEAM PACKET COMPANY. E. & H. ISAACS HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at their stores, Fort-street, on Thursday, January 10, at 11 o'clock. &The SOUTHERN CROSS, steamer, with all Furniture and Fittings. The PRETTY JANE, steamer, with aU Fur niture and Fittings.. The GO-A-HEAD, steamer, with all Furniture and Fittings. The CANTERO, Hulk. Coals on board the Hulk. Stores and Offices on Queen-street Wharf, with all Fittings and Stores therein. Book Debts of the Company, including that of theFiiian Government. &C, &c, &c, JfiThe above Steamers have only iust been in spected and received their Government certifi cates in November last. For absolute Sale withoutßeserve. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12. RED QUEEN GOLD MINING COM PANY'S SHARES. UNDER WARRANT FROM THE DISTRICT COURT. THE Subscribers have been instructed tc sell, at the Mart, Fort-street, on Wednes day, 12th instant, at 11 o'clock, 60 SHARES Red Queen Gold Mining Co. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. AUCTION SALE. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13. At Eleven O'clock. G. W. BI N N E V WILL sell by public auction, on Thurs day, 13th instant, at 11 o'clock sharp, 90 sacks Oats 66 „ Pollard 56 cases Jams 15 „ Jar Jams, Peak's 13 „ „ Hawkins' 50 „ lib. Jams „ 51 „ Tart Fruits 4 „ Bacon, bare 1 ~ Bacon, Watt 5 „ Bacon and Hams, in cloth 5 kegs Prime Picton Butter 4 skins Dates 5 cases Anderson's Groats 10 „ Beer and Porter 3 bales Brown Packing Paper 3 cases' Tobacco—Victory lo's a. 3 „ „ Dark pt. pieces! In 1 » ... Navys's (Boa* 1 „ Cigars—Cabamas 5000. Terms* at Sale*



_ -Mw"^^My*>'i"".i"»|. ; ' * * IR. C. GREENWOOD. MONDAY, DECEMBER 17. MARKET-HOUSE, NOON. X, C. GREENWOOD, jPfAS heel) favoured with instructions ___a from W. P. Hoffmann. Esq,, to sell by auction, at the Market-house, on Monday - 17th December, l&lf, at 12 o'clock noon, The Whole of His Valuable Estate at Mount Albert, containing over 100 acres" of First-class Land, as folioavs :-—- Lots 1 to 15, containing about 1 acre each" of the richest Volcanic Soil, slaping to the north-' east, commanding magnificent views,-and jLav.£B good road frontages; situated dh the Mount Albert Road, and immediaffely opposite Captain James' Vineries, andijad joimng the properties of Mr. C. Turk Market Gardener), and the private rear dence of R. Beck, Esq. Lotsl, 2, and 3, contain ©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. Lot_-_,.5, and 6, adjoining the last-mentioned property, and containing- respectively 14a. lr. 7p., 15a. .8r., and Ha. lr. 4p., of first-class Land, newly laid down tograss, thoroughly well tilled and drained well watered splendid view, and having, a^norih-eastern aspect. Lot 7, containing Sa. 35p. of rich volcanic soil, subdivided infco four Paddocks by substan tialiy-built stone Avails, admirably adapted for a- Markefi Garden. Lot 8, containing 25a. Ir. 31p. of rich-Volcanic soil, subdivided by stone walls into five pad docks,. Orchard; of over 5 ssres,. stocked __ -<. eJ ery de3cription of the choicest jbruit lrees. On this property are two substan_ialHouses.,containing:respectively nine roems-and two rooms, three-stalled Stable, JLoose-boxes, Barn. Loft,-and Bales for over 20 Cows,. Stockyard, &e-„-&c. The land is well watered by running- streams, and has a weh capable of supplying the whole district' in the driest season!.- fitted up with pump, troughs, See., Sec, at a>cosi ot over £150'; Terms .—One-fourth-Caste, balance for a-term or years at 8 per cent, per annum. Lithographic Plans - are- now ready, az_a_»ay pehad tromthe auctioneer,, as also such further information as may bo required. K. C. GREEIWOOD, Auctioneer, Market House. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, at 3 o'clock p,m. AUCTION-SALE. AT THE RISK OF TBE FORMER-: PURCHASER. ON THE PREMISES OF MR WM . VICKEKY, ENGINEER AND IRONFOUNDER. GEO. W. BINNEY. HAS received instructions-to sell on the premises, on Thursday,.December 13th at 3 p.m. sharp, All the Right, Title and Interest in the Lease of allotments 16 and 17, of section No. 25, situated in the City of Auckland, having an unexpired term of 72 years, together with all Machinery, Working Tools, -Plant, Sec, Sec. The Buildings are Fitted up with shafting Engineering Plant, comprising—Steam Ham- To *_ S% e: w-°nttin S Lathes, Drilling Machines, Iron Foundry (with Crane), Overhead Travel ing Gear, Ladles, Fan, Cupola Fihrnace, Drying Stove, Flasks, &c. • ■ _ The Premises and Plant are almost new, and m good working"order. Terms at Sale. • [K. C. GBEENWOOD.] ! THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20. THE subscriber has received instructions from the Harbour Board, to sell by aucti on, i 5 *£?£ J. arge room' Fort-street, ontThursc-lay. the 20th December, at 11 o'clock in the f oren-°on» THE LEASE FOR A TERM (J_rxi___f FOL LOWING ALLOTMENTS & SHEDS, Viz. :— Lot 17, Breakwater Road Lot 15, Custom-house-street Lot 9, Mechanics' Bay Lots 18 and 19, Gore-street and Fort-street. Lot, 49 Fort-street Lot 51 and part of 52, Fort-street: Lot 16, Short-street 11 Allotments, with frontage to Beach Road, Parnell Sheds A, B, C, and D, Queen-street Wharf Shed E, Railway Wharf. Terms of Lease, Draft, and Conditions may be seen at the Harbour Board Office, where any further particulars required may be obtained. R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13. CITY MART. NEW SEASON'S TEAS PORT AND SHERRY WINE GENEVA, SCHNAPPS RUM, WHISKY BOTTLED STOUT VENUS TOBACCO, &C. GRANT & MORTON WILL sell by auction at their stores, Fort-street, on Thursday next,, Decem ber 13, at 11 o'clock, A Large Parcel of the above Goods. For Absolute Sale. Terms at Sale. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20. VALUABLE FARM, EPSOM.. LARGE ALLOTMENT, SALE-STREET. THE Subscribers have received instruct tions to sell, at their Land Mart, Fort street, on Thursday, 20th instant, at 12 o'clock. That VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY" at EPSOM, containing 43 acres rich soil, divided into con venient-paddocks, all substantially enclosed with wire fencing. The buildings, consist of a comfortable Five-roomed Verandah Cottage large Stone Stable, Cow-houses, Piggeries, feci ™ 1]^ SOr? _.re&-r- r ' -r 1-1 now m the occupation of Mr. E. Hill. The above is situated on the One hunga Road, close to Mr. Potter's properties, and being surrounded on three sides by roads can be advantageously sub-divided. The Farm can be confidently recommended as one of the best that has been in the market- for a lone time. -=- Also, (Without Reserve. To Close an Account.) SALE-STREET.-Lot 35, and part of Lots 13. 36, and 37, Section 39, City of Auckland, having a frontage of 265 links to SBle and Wellesley-streets, and containing a larga 1 area of ground. Full particulars en apphcation to SAMUEL COCHRANE & CO. __ Auctioneers.. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18. GREAT SALE OF TOWN LAND. CONTIGUOUS TOJTHE AMILTON RAILWAY STATION. MESSRS. J. D. & K. HILL HAVE received instructions from Thos. _' Jolly, Esq.. to sell by public auction, on iuesday, the 15th instant (the opening day of the Railway to Hamilton), The VILLAGE of FRANKTOWN, situate as above, and consisting of the following magnificent Business and Villa Sites:— 25 J-acre Lots, immediately opposite the Railway Station. 20 acre Lots, fronting the Station Road, II Villa Sites, varying from 5 to 10 acres. Terms:—One-third cash, balan.ee at one and two years, bearing 8 per cent, interest. The Sale will commence after the arrival of the Train from Auckland. . _t I Luncheon provided, J. D. & K. HILL, Auctioneers, Hamilton, .WaiSatOi