' stealing a purse containing £2, on the 22nd inst • the property of Nathan Grant. '' Mr Brown interpreted. The prosecutor deposed to the circumstances » of the case- Constable Menzies found Ss Gd in prisoner's boot. Two months' imprisonmont. MATTHEW AGAr>T. A cnarjre against Matthew Carroll of failing . to contribute towards the support of his child Remanded fer a fortnight. STEALING FROM THE PERSON. James Eccles was charged with stealing £2 9s 'from the person of Alexander jffiagleton on the 23rd inst. Prisoner denied the charge. Elizabeth Kelshaw, of Chancery Lane, said the men came to her house, and prosecutor fell asleep. Eccles then took the money. Prisoner said he merely borrowed the money while nrosecutor was asleep, intending, to pay it back. ' Two months' imprisonment with hard labour The Court then adjourned until three o'clock.

CABLEGRAMS.

Latest War News

[TEUTER'S PEE PRESS

AGENCY.]

Proposed Mediation Failed.

Servian Troops to Attack Widdin,

Attack on Erzeroum Delayed.

LONDON, December 22. ' The proposals for mediation in the war between Russia and Turkey failed. The German Ambassador, at Constanti nople,§recommends direc! .^negotiations lj.be tween Russia and Turkey. ' The Servian troops have been sent against Widdin. A snow storm delayed the attack on Erzeroum. GENERAL TODLEBEN'S COMMAND LONDON, December 20. General Todleben has been appointed Commander-in-Chief of the army of the Czarewitch, who returns to Russia. ! The "Times" says England is as well able to maintain her rights as when she alone withstood the forces of the First Napoleon. VCTE FOR MILITARY PREPARA TIONS. LONDON, December 21. The London papers, except the " Times," agree with Ministers' demand for a vote for military preparation s. French Russian troops are being mobilised at Warsaw. The Assam left Galle on the 15th. The Tanjore arrived on the 15th.

AUSTRALIAN

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENT POROGUED. [PBESS AGENCY.] ADELAIDE, December 21. Parliament lias been prorogued. The Governor, in his speech, said the labours of the session had been exceptionally im portant. The measures which had been sanctioned would improve national educa tion; increase facilities of communication by extension of the railway. Important works tending!to the progress of the colony would now be prosecuted. The Bill for consolid ating the land laws would give increased security to persons engaged in squatting and agricultural pursuits. The Governor [con gratulated Parliament on the exercise of mutual'forbearance, by which disputes in both Chambers had been satisfactorily ad justed. He said the prospects of the colony had been greatly improved—there being many evidences of material wealth, ♦ - [From the " Sydney Morning Herald."] LONDON, November 30. CAPITAL PUNISHMENT IN ITALY. Capital punishment has been abolished in Italy.

THE WHEAT SUPPLY.

At a meeting of the Bank of South Australia it was pointed out that the decrease in the supply of wheat, and the continuance of the war, was increasing the price of South Australian grain. ■

THE FIRST LORD OF THE AD MIRALTY.

MIRALTY. At a banquet given yesterday to Mr W. H. Smith, recently appointed First Lord of the Admiralty, several of the Ministry weje present.

Australian News.

PER S.S. HERO,

By the arrival, in horbour, of the s. s Hero this morning we are n receipt of files of Sydney papers to the 18th inst., and of Melbourne dates to the 14th. The follow ing items are condensed from the files to hand :— SYDNEY. The Working Men's Defence Association has been reorganised under the name of the "New South Wales Political .Reform Association." The sculling match betweenf.Trickett and Hanlon will "be for £500 aside.—The Im perial Government has agreed to build an ironclad for New South Wales.—-A snake was killed crossing Pitt-street, Sydney.— At Cootamunda an engine ran off the line killing one man and wounding others.—A boy named James Costello kick a girl to death, at Goulburn, during a child's quarrel. —An impostor calling himself Rev Michael Cregan, has been victimising Roman Catholics in the country districts.—The schooner Industry went ashore on the rocks at Bungarce Norah —The Georgia Minstrels are performing in Sydney. 1 MELBOURNE. Mrs Fisher has appealed to the Provincial Council against the decree divorcing her h'isband, and she intends to petition the Queen.—A hurricane passed over Mel bourne, damaging many houses, and kill in<* Mrs Marks and a boy named Jacobs.— The Jeanette, of 169 tons, was wrecked oft Wilson's Promontory.—Great excitement has been created in consequence, of a child having been kidnapped by a woman.—John Hunter, for the murder of Lycester Dean, was sentenced to four months for man slaughter. ADELAIDE. Captain McGowan has been picked up at sea in a boat.—The Customs Convention between New South Wales and South Australia extended one month.

CHRISTMAS AMUSEMENTS.

We are again on the threahhold of the merry season of Christmas, when the heart of humanity expands and society makes an effort for 'freedom from the toils and anxieties of daily life, and to breathe amid the brightness and fragrance of a sunny colonial Christmas. "Nothing, says a beautiful English writer, " exercises a more delightful spell over my imagination than thelingeriogs of the holiday customs and rural sports of former days ; and here, m Auckland and at Ellerslie, these sports, in a modified form, will be revived. The wassail owl the vuic log, and the waits which were formeriy associated with Christmas have pasid I the presence of lighter and freer amusements— in truth, they aie not required in a land like JNew Zealand, where Christmas roses blossom, green peas appear, and strawberries abound O.all the festivals of the year that of Chiwtmas awakens the sweetest and most heait-Mt associations. There is a tone of genial feel in- that blends with our amusements and conduces frequently to enjoyment of an elevating nature. We have not the frost and snow, nor the holly and ivy, <*CW\™ rare instances, to remind us or uu. Christian festival, but we have other native branches, green and beautiful, wherewith t > decorate our homes ana Churches. Almost every tradesman endeavours to show his wares to the best advantage, the jolly butcher exhibits his fat beef, the grocer his plums, peel, and *mh:ini6n ; the confectioner his rich Christ

mas cakes, the butterman his county" eggs and delicious cheese, the clothierfeis newly imported dust coats, the millinef her gipsy hats and latest fashions in he&&-dresses, the fruiterer his fruits, and the' kotel keeper his tempting bottles of real sKifcgO'. Then we have excursions to green, solitary islands ; picnics under summer treea, musical entertainments, and the companion ship of the U.S. Minstrels. Wo notice that there will be a number of

EXCURSIONS

on Boxing Day. The s.s. Kotomahana will start for the beautiful retirement of the Hot Springs, Waiwera, at 10.15 a.m., from the wharf. The Hot Springs is one of those romantic spots, shut in by mountains, front ing the sea, where an excellent bath and a good dinner may be had; and which reminds Scotsmen especially of the land of Burns and Scott. To-morrow the same steamer will make an excursion to the Thames and back, starting from ths wharf at 6.30 a.m Those Avho desire a visit to the Kawau, the beautiful sea-washed island of Sir George Grey, will have the opportunity on Boxing Day by the lon a., starting at ten o'clock a.m. The Argyle steamer will also leave the wharf at 10 o'clock a.m. on Boxing Day for the Hot Springs. Those who prefer a tri|s to Hamilton and inter mediate districts by railway will take note of the railway time-table. The Tarn O'Shanter will also make an excursion from the waters of Onehunga to North and South Manukau Heads on the 26th at cheap fares. Boats will also ply from the wharf to the North Shore and Woodside, in which districts will be ample amusements, and at Alison's in the famous WILLOW GROVE. Strawberries ad libitum, in the gardens of Mr R. Alison, who has been at pains to dress his bowers, mow his lawns,, and fix his swings for the exhilaration of young persons and merry children. Other sports, cricket, croquet, etc., will also be provided for the enjoyment of age and childhood. The green arms of the DOMAIN will be open for the thousands who may be pleased to congregate under the trees, con secrated by the voices of children and the fingers of art. There will be a fair number of amuse ments of an agreeable and pleasant kind, viz., the THEATRE, in which the United States Minstrels will offer a treat worthy of the season, and for which a bill of extraordinary dimensions will be presented to holiday seekers, in cluding a musical and vocal entertain ment, resembling a Christinas pudding spiced and full-flavoured, with a plum and a slice for every attendant. THE FORFSTERS. The members of the Ancient Order of Foresters \\ill celebrate their faurteenth anniversary on Boxing Day. A grand procession, in regalia, will leave the Cock-street Hall for the Domain at 9.30; returning to town at 4 o'clock. In the evening at 6.30 they will re-assemble at the Choral Hall, where an excellent tea will be on the tables, after which a musical and literary entertainment will be given. The Hibernian Band will be in attendance, and dancing will be commenced at 9 o'clock. The particulars of the sports are stated in the programme. 'MIRROR OF THE WORLD. Mr Clifford will exhibit his popular " Mirror of the World " on Boxing Night, in Lome-street Hall, comprising 2000 views of London, France, Italy, and Switzerland, including Pompey's Pillar, Cleopatra's Needle, the Sphinx, and the Pyramids ; also, views oij American, Scotch, and New Zealand scenery. Mr Clifford's entertain ment has received the encomiuns of the Press in every land which the Exhibition has visited. PROFESSOR HENNIKIE, the famed illusionist, will appear in his Temple of Magic, with his Arabian Box Mystery, on Wednesday evening, in the Albert Hall, Darby-street ; and Avill dis tribute Christmas gifts among the audience, as stated in advertisement. TEMPLARS' BALL. A select ball, in connection with Free Templary, will be held on Boxing Eve, in the Cook-street Oddfeilows' Hall.

THE ALLEGED DISTURBANCE IN THE THEATRE.

To the Editor : Sir, —Your report of my case which came under the notice of Colonel Nation in the Police Court on last Thursday morning, if uncontradicted, would do me a serious and unmerited injury, and I am sure the STAK is not the paper to do that. The whole "head and front of my offend ing " was calling out in a loud voice when Sir George Grey alluded to the Thames representative, "Billy Rowe." Not one word that could be construed as black guardism escaped my lips. Now sir, if I had misconducted myself I could not plead being a new arrival, etc., for I was born and reared in the province, and I defy any man to prove that at any period of my life charges of a disgraceful character have been brought against me, much/less proved. Now sir, 1 most solemnly deny that I was in a, state of intoxication ; indeed Constable MeGilp distinctly stated so, for which truthfulness on his part, I should not be surprised at his being at least reprimanded: and whilst speaking about the constables — not being acquainted with the etiquette of the guard-room—may I ask, Mr Editor, whether Constable Hogan, with whom I remonstrated on his harsh conduct towards me, was justified in striking me a heavy blow with his open hand on the cheek, which he did in presence of Constable MeGilp? I do not want to occupy too much of your space, but I would simply ask you that if Sub-Inspector Pardy's statement were true, viz., "that I was playing the blackguard in presence of ladies," whether the magistrate was justi fied in dismissing the case, and further, whether Mr Pardy or Mr Anybodyelse can make reckless assertions like that in open Court without let or hindrance ?—Yours etc., Robert Chalmers.

ONEHUNGA PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

IN order that the annual examination might be as thorough as possible the Committee appointed several parties to examine on the various subjects. For reading and recita tion the Rev. Mr Tomlinson and Mr Luke, of Otahuhu ; for geography, Rev. Mr Wat kin and Dr. Ross ; for arithmetic, Rev. Mi- Brown and Mr Jackson ; for grammar and composition, Rev. Mr Warren and Mr Whyte ; for writing and dictation, Messrs. Clark and Hutchison; for history and health, Rev. Mr Hanier and Dr. Ziuzau, for needlework, Mesdames Brown, Tomlin son, Hutchison, and Luke. On the 13th and 14th instants, the examination—partly oral and partly written—took place, when nearly all of the above-named examiners responded to 'the invitation of the Com mittee, by fulfilling the duties assigned to them On the evening of Friday last, a public entertainment was held in the new -chool building ; and after recitations by pveral of the scholars, the prizes were dis tributed by Rev. Mr Tomlinson. Berore proceeding; with this duty, the rev. Chair. SSESKSked that the school had been found in a highly satisfactory condition, siiecifvin"- reading and arithmetic as two branches 0 which deserved special notice. With regard to needlework we may remark that the°first prize was, after careful com parison, awarded to the same scholar who had been placed first at the Diocesan Sun. ay-school Exhibition. On behalf of the scholars, Mr Tomlinson then presented to Mr and Mrs Grant an excellent pcramhula tOrONEHUNGA PUBLIC SCHOOL. Prize List.

Good Conduct.— (Boys) Highest class : Col:nßisset.2nd class James Watts; 3rd class, Allan Bisset. (Girls) Ist class : Ellen Evelei^h. 2nd class, Margaret Sims. 3rd class Harriett Hill and »Elizabeth Hastie, (eoual) 4th class, Mabel Hill. Proficiency • Studies —Ist class, Ist section : Colin Tti set Esther Gill, James Bower, James MathiesoD. Ist class, 2nd section : (Boys)

James Watts, Henry Tidmarsh, Abraham Israel. (Girls) Jemima Itobb* Anne Eve- leigh, Mary J. Whyto, Sarah Clarke, Catherine D. Grant, Eosina Ooldham. 2nd class, Ist section : (Boys) Reuben Israel, Edward Denize, James Rout, William Greenwood, Alex. Stevenson, Allan JBisset. (Girls; Emily Robb, Ellen Rol>b, Anne Russell, Rachel Church. 2nd class, 2nd section : (Boys) Francis Jackson, James Clark, John Jackman, Llewellyn Pegler. (Girls) Julia Pegler, Mary Stuart, Emily Bray, Isabella Howard, Isabella McKenzie. Third class : (Boys) William Somerville, William Morrison, Alex. F. Williamson. (Girls) Jane Eveleigh, Fanny Lane, Anne Jackson. Fourth class : (Boys) Arthur Simmons, James Hendry, Charles Lane. (Girls) Margaret Hastie, Lavinia Hayter Fifth class : (Boys) Arthur Coldicut, Archi bald Clark. (Girls) Laura Mitcham, Mar garet McQuoid. Infant School. First class.—Alfred Broderick, Amy Church, Amy Skinner. Second class.— George Church, George Morrison, Frederick Whytc, Bertha Lethart, Minnie Coldham, Katie Fleming. Third class.—Stephen Bray, Eva Tidmarsh, Katie Webb, Eliza beth Fleming. Needlework. — First division, Sarah Clarke ; 2nd division, Ellen Robb; 3rd division, Fanny Lane. Infant School.—Eliza Williams, Teresa Constance, Rosalina Constance.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUK OWN CORRESPONDENT.

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day.

LATEST MINING.

The Christmas crushings, chiefly from the tributes in the various companies' mines, have brought the yield of gold for last week up to 5020z5. This total includes C3oz» from the Waitekauri, the results of lodge ments by the Waitekauri, Welcome, and Young New Zealand mines.

RECEPTION OF PREMIER AND NATIVE MINISTER.

The Mayor of the Thames, the County Chairman, and the Chairman of the Harbour Board have convened a meeting to be held at the Borough Council Chambers this afternoon, for the purpose of making arrangements for the reception of Premier and IS ative Minister.

(Press AGENCY. WELLINGTON, this day. COLONEL MOULE'S RETIREMENT. The report that Colonel Moule retires from ofiice because of a disagreement with the Ministerial head of his department is entirely without foundation. Colonel Moule leaves solely from ill health. LYTTETTON, this day. LATEST SHIPPING. Arrived : Nellie, from the Thames. Sailed : Helena, for Auckland, Onward Kaipara. TIMARU, this day. THE CRAIG ELLACHIE WRECK. The Craig Ellachie's I keel is smashed, letting water in and out freely in parts of the hull. Captain Dausford has arrived from Christ-church on behalf of t.ho.under. writers, and with Captain Cain, the agent of the Victoria Company, took possession. An investigation regarding the wreck takes place at the C'istum House to-day. The vessel was insured for £1,000 in the New Zealand, £300 in Union, and the cargo £300 in the Victoria. It will most likely be sold to-day. The Kate McGregor and Anne Bow are all right. The sea is quite calm. &m DUNKDIN, this day. GREAT COMMERCIA'. FAILUBE. Keith Wilkic, booksellerSj have failel for £12,000. WELLINGTON, this fa \ PROPOSED TRAMWAY COMPANY. Steps have been taken to form a company for laying a tramway through the city. Subscriptions are being made to give the inmates of the Industrial School and Orphan age a Christmas treat ; £110 is- already collected, besides numerous toys. DUNEDIN, this day. Q LONDON WOOL SALES. Messrs Car^ill, Gibbs, and Company have received a telegram, dated London December 15th, which says the wool sales eloscd without further change. The quantity withdrawn upon this and former sales is 54,000 bales.

GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL.

The first annual distributio of prizes to the scholars attending thegGirls' High School in Upper Queen-street, took place in the schoolroom this morning. The .school, which has only been in exiater.ee about 12 months, is very successfully conducted by Mrs Stodart. A large number of scholars were j>rcsent, and also several parents and friends. The chair was ocenpied by 11. If. Lusk Esq., Chairman of the Board of Education, who in presenting the prizes delivered an encouraging address to the scholar's. Mr Lusk presented the following prizes :—lst Class (Ist Division) : Ist prize, Miss Macky ; 2nd prize. Miss Brown. 2nd Division : Ist prize, Miss Simpson; 2nd prize, Miss Ha!1. 3rd Division : Ist prize, Miss T. Smith ; 2nd prize, Miss Taite. 2nd Class : Ist prize, Miss A. Brown ; 2nd prize, Miss Ganc. 3rd Class : Ist prize, Miss Spragg; 2nd prize, Miss Hooker. 4th Class : Ist prize, Miss Billington, 2nd prize, Miss C. Potter. The prize for good conduct amongst the senior pupils was awracled to Miss Firth, and in the junior to Miss Monica Browne. Encouraging addresses were delivered by Messrs D. M Luckie and Adams. Miss Stodart after wards addressed the scholars ; wished them a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, and announced that the school would re-open on Monday, January 30th. The young ladies testified their approbation, and were then dismissed.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will CLOBK as Under i For Thames, this day, at 5.30 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and on Wednesday next, at 5.30 p.m. For Coromandel, per Durham, on Wednesday next, at 5.30 p.m. For Whitiangi, Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Rowena, this day, at i p.m. For Russell and Kawakawa, per Wanaka, on this day, at, 7 p.m. For Taranaki a.nd Southern Provinces, per Wellington, on this day, at 7 p.m. For Waiwera, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana, per Anne Milbank, on this day, at 7 p.m. Eor Tryphena, per Wave, on Wednesday next, at 5 p.m.; arid per Three Brothers, on Thurs day next, at S a.m. For Waiwera, !Warkworth, and To Arai, per Anno Milbank, on Thursday next, at 10 a.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Mon gonui, per lona, on Thursday next, at 4 p.m. For Wangarei;Heads, Waipu, Wangarei, and Mangapai, per Argyle, on Thursday next, at For Atistralian Colonies, per Hero, on Friday next, at 11 a.m. For Tauranga, Gisborne, Napier, and Southern Provinces, ncr Wanaka, immediately after the arrival of the s.s. City of New York from Honolulu. Per s.s. Australia, on Tuesday, Sth January, 1878, as follows : - For Sandwich Inlands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and Soutti America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 3 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 3 p.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 1.30 p.m. Late letters, bearing an extra fee of Gil, in addition to the postage, will bo received by the mail agent on board tivi steamer up to the time of sailing. ■ N.B.—Tuesday next, 25th instant, being a postal holiday, the mail* usually despatched on that day wilfbe closed the previous evening, at 7 o'clock, S. B, BISS. Chief Postmaster.

Before the Christmas and New Year holi days set in kind husbands are reminded they should treat their wives as well as them; selves to some new Clothes, a nice new Dress and Hat for the wife, and Clothing for children and self can be obtained at a very small cost at the City Hall, Arcade. You 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 cau be well

invested in making your homes comfort able by buying a little Furniture or a new Carpot, Floor Cloth, Curtains, etc., etc., for there you will see the Greatest Variety in Auckland. Tapestry Carpets from 2a lid ; Brussels from 4s 9d ; Bedroom Carpet* from Is ; Fancy Mattings, and Furniture of all kinds proportionately cheap. Comx&sy Settlers are invited to &troll through the spacious Show-Room, 166 feet long, aiaot nspect the Stock.—Holloway, Garlick, a*M- Cranwell, Proprietors, City Hall Arcggfej, Queen and Lorne-strcets.—(Advt.l "Pro bono Publico" writes as a visifcb?' and resident in the neighbourhood off t?itPj Whau Lunatic Asylum with reference to thVi poor pittance received by the warder?. He j says :—" We now have our respected Premier and the hon. the Native Minister in our midst, and it no doubt only requires to be brought prominently under notice of the above-named gentlemen to be rectified. If my memory serves me aright, Sir George Grey, the session before last, pro posed that the- Auckland staff should receive £100 per annum and rations, and I believe the then<Government%sented; why they did not do so I am at a l<ss to under stand. I find on perusing tie estimates, that the pay of a warder in Wellington is £100 and rations, whilst heij -we have quite as efficient officers receivng the pal try sum of £60 and rationi; rather a marked difference in a pecuniary point of view. This is miserable pay when it is taken into consideration that t(ey are on duty from 6 a.m. to 9 p:m., IChours per diem, at least three days: in sucession. The total return of gold fro\ Thames mines for the week ending De. 22 was 2,778 ozs 14 dwts. This is elusive of Coromandel.

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■^"17ANTED Known (for Chrifnas), 100 H pecks Best Green Peas in Auckland, Fruit, fee, of No. 5, Auckland M r ket.—H. Lipscombe. ■"01/' ANTED, a Kitchenman ;also, a * * Gardner. —Governor Brown Htel. WANTED, a smart young La<, accus tomed to horses.—l. Gwyiani Prince Albert Hotel, Epsom. ANTED immediately, £ood Stone V V Wallers by the Chain.—Johntrvine, Western Springs. U~C~K L A N D C LxTbT Wanted a CATERER. Apply by'etter. Terms upon application to the Secrot-y, at the office of W. Flood Esq., InsuranceJuild ings. . ____^^^ ANTED KNOWN, that we ari__T ing Tapestry Carpets from 2/11 pe»ird ; Brussels Carpets, from 4/9; Bedroom C&iets, from 1/ ; Heathrugs. from G/6.; also, Matngs, plain and fancy. Linoleum, Floorcloths. &, a t lowest prices.—T. &H. Cooke. 67. Queen-sect. WANTED KNOWN, that havi) a Large Stock of Iron Bedsteads, ii_ ing, Stump, French, and Half-tester, we.re oit'ering them at low phicks to make roorfor further shipments expected shortly: also, »t ---trasses, Palliasses, Bolsters, and Pillowatfl kinds.—T. &H. Cooke, G7, Queen-street. \I^ANTEI)TWANTED ! WANTEI V V to pell, very cheap, 356 pairsrf children's Side-spring Cashmere Boots, 3 15 size, only 1/G per pair; G and 7 size, only .; 8 size, 2/; 10 size, 8/11 to 13 size 3/6 per pair. » in time; less than Loudoncost. Kobley's pate Auckland Aerated Flour. 1/1 per packet.— Watts, Pitt-street. WANTED, Cash Purchasers to kne that I am making great reductions : the price of General Groceries, New Fruit and Provisions during the. Christmas Seasoi Give my Assam Tea a trial; ihe finest in ported.—W. S. Collins, Tea Dealer, Manuka- < Road, Parnell.



WANTED gKnown, that John Greei-i will cell To-night! To-night! To-night at, his Stall, in the Market. No. 53, opposite! Knight's, Christmas Gifts, including Children'^ Toys, Horses, Dolls, Splendid Tortoiseshell Sets," Companions, 200 Purses, Id each; Photo. Cases, Ilarmonicans, Pocket Books, 4d and 6d ; Splen-.. did Purses, only Is and Is Od; Fancy Baskets r 2s; and Rings, Brooches, Earrings, Bracelets,' and other Jewellery, at half the ordinary price' in the city. Come early and secure Bargains._ 3 ILL BE ON VIEW, Monday next, some Prize Christmas Be<^f. Choice Quality Lamb. Veal, Mutton, Sucking Pigs, Dairy-fed Pork, Poultry, Hams and Bacon, Pork Pies Pork, Beef, and German Sausage.— G. HULME, Steam Sausage Factory, opposite City Market. WANTED, large Consumers for corned Rounds of Beef, Pickled Tongues, Fielded Pork. Sheep Tongues, Smoked Beef, and Mutton Hams.—Georgo Hulme, opposite City Market, Queen-street. WANTED to Purchase, a small Turning Lathe, in good order. Write, stating prce, &c, to Mr. Dufaur, Star Office. ■\TTANTED KNOWN, that T. Barnett V V has his usual Christmas Stock of Hams and Bacon (his own curing), and hopes his old customers will not forget t» give him a call. TT&TANTED to Buy, Geese and Turkeys. V ? W. E. Westbecch. Pon^onby. iOTANTED KNOWN, 500 Alpaca V V Coats, Gs lid; 200 Silk Coate, 123 lid ;50 dozen Flax Shirts, with collars, 2s lid. Hand somest Trousers and A'ests in colony: price" low. Weekly payments taken.—PHlLLlP'^ MART, 177. QUKEN-STKBET. WASTED, 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 Address " Governess," care Star Office. WANTED, 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 week.—S. C. Brown. ___ WANTED to Dispose of several superior Second-hand Pianos, from £10 upwards, which may be paid for as most convenient to purchasers: also, Second-hand Harmoniums, and new- Pianos and Harmoniums, to be sold cheap, to make room for large shipments.— Webb's Music Saloon, WoHesley-street. WANTED to Supply (Cheap), for a Xmas Present, One of Bord's elaborately carved first cl^ss doublc-cheok action 7-octave Piano, in splendid walnut case; so superior an instrument seldom seen. — Webb's Music Saloon, Wellesley-street. XXTISHING you the Compliments of the IT Season, we draw attention to our Christmas Specialities. Every pound of 2s 6d and 3s Tea has a Lady's Brooch enclosed. Every purchaser of Currants and Raisins will receive a Child's Toy. In the Drapery Depart ment purchasers of not less than 10s will receive some article of use or ornament according to amount of purchase. These Specialities until the New Year. No reduction of qualities or in crease of price.—R. French's Royal Tea Mart and Cheap Drapery iflstablishment, Upper Hobson-street.



W~ ANTED 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. —Noto the address: "London Loan Office," under Theatre Royal, Victoria-street— Private entrance under archway. ANTED KNOWN, every description of New and Second-hand Clothing, Jewellery, Watches, Platedware, and every description of merchandise, bought or sold, at the London Loan Office, under Theatre Royal, Victoria-street. Weekly or monthly instal ments taken for any Goods. Note the address: London Loan Office, under the Theatre Royal Victoria-street. \WT ANTED Known, that D. Goldik is V 7 prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashe3 Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c. at the lowest marketplace, at his Yard 3 Cus om-house-street. ____ ANTED, Everyone to know 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 6d per doz ; best W. ar.d 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. 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 WANTED, to clear out my Entire Stock of Furniture and Miscellaneous Articles of every description, as the premises are to be fitted up for the Working man's Public Baths. N.B.—No reasonable offer refused.— Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria-street East, corner of High-street. WANTED KNOWN, First Choice Light Fancy Josephine Gloves. Prices, 2/G; 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.



k/s, nixiu SillttTS (beauties), onJV it/f-S T t Toj s, /I to 1/; Knives and Forks, ,0 • t-:• pair; Lanies' Scarfs, /C; Men's ditto, J/; i.»«:c Collars, 1/; Scrubbing Brushes, /9; Splendid Black Pepper, /10; beautiful lot ol Gilt Jewelry; Bread Kmves, 1/6; Flour, Ai Per lb.; another iot of the 5/t> Prunella Boots ; Corkscrews, jl ; Ladies' Stockings, /0; my best Kid Boots are only 7/6 ; large stock of Concertinas from 4/ to 10/; Girls' straw Hats, /6 ; Girls' Stockings and Boys' Socks. 3 na«r tor 1/; Tooth Brushes. /6; .Kits, 1/, worth 1/9*; leather Laces, /2 aud j6 per | dozen ; Wave Jiraid, 12 pieces for /3; Ladies' '; Superior Straw Hats, 2/; Men's Handkerchiefs, j '«i -W, H. Dampier, Victoria-street, corner or j l-Sobson-street. ANTED KNOWN. Ladies' Silvered Necklaces, 1/ each; Ladies' Tortoiae slifell- Ca' d Cases, 3/ and 3/6 each ; Ladies' Bay {Prases,, from /d; Handsomely Carved Crosses, \/&',: Solitaires, Jet Earrings, and Bracelets, /6 per pair j Photo Cases, /6 each; Pocketbooks, H andv&each ; Heal Tortoiseahell Sets, 2/6 to 9/ the 'set1; • Ladies' Companions, 2/6 each; all the above-are-worth fully doable the prices quoted ; also, Uarge Handkerchiefs, three for 1/; Gents' Braces; l,'*' Boys' Braces, 9d per pair; Linen- , faced Cufts, /6 per dozen pairs ; Collars, size 15+, | /5 per box; Special Lines in Toys, &c, including Purse* at/I each, for Christmas Eve.—Address : J. GREHJN, No. 53, opposite Knight's, City Market. ANTED, Tenders until Saturday, 629 th Dereinber, for Excavating a section of Ground. For further particurs apply W. Webb, Bricklayer, Fort-street. ANTED KNOWN, Turkish Baths open on Boxing Day. \)STANTED, a: good Law Clerk ; must V v b;; competent to engross and keep books .— Lexscriptor, Post-Oince, Auckland. WANTED to SELL <Cheap), 19 crates of assorted Crockery, per Hero, all sorts of Plates, 2/6 to 5/ per dozen ; 6 crates of Dishes from 1/ to 3/ each ; Vegetables, 2/6 to 3/6; Pie Dishes, /8 to 2/; White Chambers, 1/2 tp 1/6; Coloured Cumbers, 1/6 to 2/6; Small Basins, /3 and /£ ; Brown Teapots. 1/6 to 3/;; Glass Butter Dishes. 1/ to 2/6; Wood Egg Cups, /2; White Stone Plates, /3 to /6; 'White 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 Cuds and Saucers, /9, 8/6 per dozen; Bread Trays, froml/; Jugs and Basins, 7/; Washing Basins, tin, 1/8 each ; Dippers, 1/9 ; Tin Dishes, /G to 2/fi ; Hot Water Ju^s. 6/6 to 8/6: Superior China Flower Pots, 15/ set of three; Glass Butter D;shes, 1/3 to 2/6; Sugar Basins, from 1/; Tin Pepper Boxes. /I and /2; Tin Spice Boxes. /2, four for /6; Carved Smoker's Tables, from 15/ to 30/; Larce Carved Mnaic Stand, 36/; Glass Candlesticks, 1/ and 1/6; Lustres, G/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 Waiters, 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 l/d; lot of China Dolls from/3 to 4/6; Small Glas* Tumblers, /2 each, four for/6; Glass Salt Cellars, 13; 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. 5T T_ I c E> ALL DEBTS due to G. Akers not paid by the Ist January, 1878, will be handed over to his Solicitor for recovery. TO Let, two Houses, one of six and" one of four rooms; plenty of water and all iccornxnodations.—James Reid, Eden Terrace. QUOITS ! QUOITS ! QUOITS !—At the Crown Hotel, Grey-street. ROYAL AMERICAN Bowing Saloon, opposite Thlst'e Hotel. Prizes, value £3 his week. Only 6d. gome during the day. rOR SALE, a first-class Piano, by Strashmeyer and Sons, new, with case.— inquire at the Red Lion Hotel. tjKT HI TE SHIRTS" "(such beauties), TV 3s Cd ; Children's Prunella Boots. Is 6d ; nore of the 2s Tea.—W. H. Dampier, Victoria- t reet, corner of Hobsou-street. O OA X D OF EDUCATION! Teacher wanted for Arapohue School, Wairoa. applications to be addressed to the Board of klucation, Auckland, on or before 7th January ext. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. SPECI A L T yT SOUTH AUSTRALIAN WINE, in excellent jndition, 6d. per tumbler; in pints bottles, 18s. :r dozen. Highly recommended for Invalids. ALBERT HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. >ONSONBY. — CHRISTMAS "BEET! W. B. WESTBEKCH begs to inform his ?nds and customers that he has now procured Superior Stock of NAPIER BEEF, and bnds killing from this date, at the "New |)atoirs," Western Springs. Prices as usual. sOST, either on Ponsonby Road 'Bus or { Hobson-street, between Pitt and Cook ffets, a Purse containing gold and silver.—The ter will be rewarded on leaving it at F. (ik's, Victoria-street. pTICE.—The Fitting Shop, Sewing -4 Machine Agency, is Removed to Vic t^-strcct, a few doors above Quick's Stables. Partments by the sea-side. MAHURANGI HEADS. '0 FURNISHED ROOMS TO BE LET topties desirous of living by the Sea-side duj the summer months, on the beautiful *ltTir of Mahurangi. Boats, Hoi-ses. &c, pri«ble.—Apply to J. W. Dakroch, M ilni rarjeads. IJZE Ox Beef and the Choicest Stock f Meat in town at the usual low prices. —Arter, Butcher, Wellesley-street. "fjvonport races. boxingTday, 26th DECEMBER, 1877. President: Captain Filder. I Judge : J. Glenny, Esq. Starter: George Quick, Esq. irk of Course :R. McXa 1", Esq. Clerk ca ies an d Handicapder: M. Frost, Esq, ~ Stewards: Messr^ict, Dudcr, Alison, O'Neill, Fenton, Shakespeare, aud Frost. M-^de'late.—WeiKht for age, 1} miles. K. L)i\a bg Rotomahana. oyrs, 9st 41bs bg Baronet, 6yrs, 9st Gibs ), v Niton's bk m Kitty, 6yrs, 9st -libs h. Qmb g Yosemite, aged, 9st 61bs t" liJl^ Usurper, aged, 9st 61bs * ar^ Sir Donald, 6yrs, 9st Gibs a A.IISS Comet, Gyrs, 9st ibs A. Ahsfe m Beauty, aged, 9st 41bs Shakea o 'a b g Fiz, aged, Oat Glba Ladiks c (Handicap), 1 mile. gc°ttsjapinapi, 6yrs, 9stlolbs K. iJuds m Kate, aged, 93t olbs o^. I e « Caraetacus, aged, 9st 71b3 S-hakes6' a b g Baronet, Gyrs, 9st DEVONPOtANorcA,., 2 miles . R. Dud% g Dick, aged, Ost 61bs Shakesp-g b g Fiz. aged, lOst 41bs Alison s^ om> a jr ed> g 3t !S )IP APfIDLE Race, 2 miles, over twelve flights jea, Scott a b pinapi, Gyrs, lOst 71bs Shakespe b g Fiz, aged, list 6lbs Quick s b^ llary) as . cdi lOs t , !•• M? 8-^ I'Caraetacus, aged 11?; W. H. Fe!g b m Kitty, Gyrs, 9st ; '»< Tkottino to, 2 miles, Break ~.,.t Pull, 10 stone 9 uiS k>s $ VLy of the Lake, scratch J. Mays bsh Stew, scratch Alisons w,owrtrop, scratch Pony Racb ponies 14 hands and under; top weiglt 7ib3; 41bs aUowed for every ..mcjiundhands. ScottsbgVapi, Gyrs Quick's b gmite, aged Fitzpatrick Meri 6yrs Alison's g g eti 6 yrs W. Niccol stpi<i er) 6 yr3 Victoria Haa, P) 1 ± m u e3 , O pen to all horses thirty of settlers between Delwpo^aß' Creek, Rangitoponui, T^a? d X? dccc. Post entries. Duder's b m ~ a ged, lOst ' Shakespeare-Baronet, Gyrs, 9st lOlbs Quick sbg\it e , aged, Ost 61bs J. Heath sb & c tacus, aged lOst Gibs Acceptances his race will close at noon Hukkv ScurS? °3t entries- Entrance' 53' Qualification f^ O v., except for Tilt in the adieredtol JoC^ub Rules wiU be strictly \M. FROST, Hon. Sec. fJAMBfiSE RACES= Handicap HuwiACß!.-Tui, list; Glad stone, lOst 9lbs; Loio s t gibs ; Count, lOst. Cambridge CuFtnento, lOst; Tui, 9st Tibs, Pnma Donnajbs; Taupiri, Bst Slbs; JJick, Bst 71bs; TailSst 2lbs; Disraeli, 7st 131bs ; Wananga, 7s ;; Wizard, Bst 21ts. Tkottinc* Matclss Whiffler, scratch; ..ack, 100 yards :M«2O do; Kate*'32o do; ~ePS"\U&ao; Luck nyt 160 Ao . SesS) 160 ; <o; S l,"*o^ l6o d-?ol 1 160 d °s -Dainty, 160 do Blftck Tom, 1851 ■ 1? 1 iilt IS T M PEI&XNTS. ; XJ i. ' From to-day until Year's Day, every ■ Child purchasing rLW ot White Cotton L Uose, will receive aW 3 Present. kbINSON, I Drapor, PavaelU i i



BUGGY for Sale.—A good substantial family Unggy. double-seated; price £20.- Apply Souimcryi ;c'd Stables. jtjpOK SALE, a bargain, Handsome Siivei S Tea Service ,* suitable for Te-4unonial 01 private use.— Enquire Star Ottico. 171011 SALE, a. large Allotment in -iL Chape.-,-jirc et.—Samuel Cochrang <?s Son. fgPIO BFTIEASED, for ten years, those JL extras'! ye and excellent Premises, cram pvisir.ar Mr. f>oyn well's Butcher's Shop, together wi'h shop adjoining in Queen-sti-eet, 7 Shops in Darby-street, Albert Hall, Bowling Saloon, Stable, &c, &c—F. Ring. Agent. FORTH SI K)RE. —Excellent 10-roomed Villa on the Bathing Beach to Let; also, four Dwelling-houses in the best positions in the district.—O. Mays, Post-office Store. jpOifh CASIf. Balance at 10s. per week.— cfc/Ovf Comfortable Cottage close to the Rail way Station.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Bhortland-street. fy "I '(f| to £1000 LENT, on Building Society =V JL \7 principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson. Estate Agent, Vul ?an Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. jT* "8 ss-. PEP FOOT. 15 minutes walk from *- Queen-street, a few Choice Allotments, fully planted with fruit and ornamental trees. Terms, £10 cash.; balance can remain on rnort gage.-cjS. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. | K& PER FOOT, at Ponaonby, two Capita a. vJ . Building Allotments, measuring 80 x 100 for Sale 'at 15s. per foot.—S. Vaile. Land. Agent. Shortland'-street. £~Q >~K$% —comfortable homestead /»'<•/\7. of 5 acres, divided into 3 paddocks. L paddock grass, i acre strawberries, the re mainder in orchard and vineyard, vegetables, fee.; new House of 5 rooms, also Stable, Cow shed/Ptegery, Well, &c—S. Vaile, Land Agent ahorfcland-street. 4-*K,f& CASH, Balance at los. per week.—ln y*t» 9\J . a leadiDg street, 15 minutes walk from Queen-street, a Large Building containing ten rooms, admirably adapted for a Boarding bouse. For Sale at the low price of £420.—5. Vaile, House and Land Agent. Shortland-street. TO LET, a good House and 1\ acres of land in a rising country settlement; excellent opening for a shoemaker.—For particulars apply to Geo. Dickson, Baker, Hobson-street. TO "BE LET.' in St. Mary's Road, Ponsonby, a comfortable six-roomed liouse, near the sea; with every convenience and iv good order; with: 'garden and fruit and ornamental trees; gas and water laid on.— Apply at once to W. L. Mitchsll, 68, Queen street. FOR SALE, 7 years Lease of acres of Land close to beach at Stokes' Pom t,. with large orchard, good well of water, and 4-roomed Cottage, large crop of fruit.—H. Partington, House Agent. "T^ORTH iSHORE.—A Furnished Housl -^V.Jg^et.—Apply R. & R. Duder. TO LET, a 6-roomed House. —Apply Mr Barnes. Karangahape Road, .Newton. TIO LET, a 5-roomed Cottage in Cracroft street, Parnell, overlooking the Domain.—Enquire A.A., Star office. nno LET, 5-roomed House. Symonds -H street, 6-roomed House College' Road — H. Partington, House and Land Agont, Stich miry'3 Buildings. TO LET or Sell (cheap), on easy terms Large Marine Residence at Bella Vista T° ***. new Cottage Ponsonby Road.-Applj at oruce Masefield and Co. "I Qij~A'CßE^FAßM7ltflnliis~fro^r _SL $J» _S_ Auckland. Good orchard, 10 acres in grass and crops, comfortable house of foui rooms, plenty of wood and water; large run ad joining. Price, £270.—5. Vaile, Land Agent Shortland-street. I^OR SALE, the Unexpired Term of the Lease of the Residence at present occupies ty Mr. w. J. Hill, containing eight rooms pleasantly situated in Parnell, and commanding a magnificent view of the harbour. Foj particulars and terms apply to Samuel Cochraru and Son. FpO LET OR FOR SALE, a prettj JL 5-roomed Cottage, nearly new, in Hacket street, Ponsonby, near Shelly Beach.—Appl; B --_T_aniier' corner Shortland-street. mo LET, the Residence of Sir George JL Arney, at Remuera, lately occupied by E (.-omiskey, Esq., comprising twelve rooms and offices complete, together with ten acres oi Land tastefully laid out. Apply to W. AITKEN, Land Agent. nno LET, spacious and convenient Offices JL 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. TO BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to noon on SATURDAY, the sth of January, for the Erec tion of a Building at Mount St. John. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, ' Architect. rilO BUILDERS. _H Tenders will be received up to noon on SATURDAY, the sth of January, for Altera tions and Additions to Premises in Shortland street. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. PICNICS. —No Picnic or other Parties will be admitted at Woods Island. C. DE L'EAU. LOST, a Lamp Socket and Spring belonging to Ponsonby 'Bus.—Finder will be rewarded when leaving it at F. Quick's, Victoria street. LOST, by a working man, on Saturdty evening last, in the Market, Two One Pound Notes. Finder will receive ten shillings rewara on delivering same at Star office, or to J. A. Fox, Union-street. LEFT behind, in a Shop, a Parcel con taining four Hats. The party at whose shop such is left will greatly oblige by sending the same to Mr. French, Grocer, Queen-street. STRAYED into our Paddo^lc, Devo^T port, 1 black horse white feet; 1 grey pony, mare. No visible brands. Owner please call on Alison Bios. TO-NIGHT T~COME~AND SEE !~TO NIGHT!—The Grand Christmas Floral Design, at F. Barnes' Metropolitan Fruit Depot, opposite Newton Hall, Karangahape Road. Price, One Guinea, must be sold on account of the holidays. N.B.—No connection with the Shop next door. i^^^^T^ XC U R SIO NTO THE "^^■* ISLAND OF MOTUIHI (By permission), ON BOXING DAY, 26th DECEMBER. The p.s. ENTERPRISE Will make an Excursion to Motuihi,. leaving Queen-street Wharf, at 10.30 a.m. sharp, weather permitting. Return Fares—Two Shillings. J, EDWARDS. COROMANDEL HIGHWAY DISTRICT. I hereby convene a Meeting of the Ratepayers of the Coromandel Highway District, to be held at the Court-house, Coromandel, on WEDNES DAY, 9th January. 1878. Business: To elect a Trustee in the place of William Home, Esq., resigned. P. TIERNEY, Chairman. Coromandel, 20th December, 1877. Christmas! Christmas n CHRISTMAS!!? FRUIT ! FRUIT 1! FRUIT !! ! ROBERT BREWIN, Seedsman and Pomologist, Begs respectfully to inform the public that he has on hand Fruirs of the choicest description, grown principally at his own Orchard. Raspberries and Cherries in Galore. HOT-HOUSE GRAPES on Monday, the first of the season. Ot A A REWARD re KITCHEN'S JjA.\y\j BLOOD RESTORER. As several Bottles, containing trashy worth less compounds, have been palmed off on un suspecting people on ' V "■■otence of their b«ing ; the celebrated "Hitciien^1 iilood Restorer," the Proprietor respectfully cautions his patients to ; see that the Bottles bear boib his Trade Mark : and Signature. He also warns the unscrupu : lous persons who, under fafee pretences, receive people's money, that. £100 Pounds Reward will be given on conviction of persons guilty of infringing his rights. " H. KITCHENS. "TCT O^ T I C~~~E. THE BANKS will be CLOSED on 25th instant (CHRISTMAS DAY>, sM on §6tU instant. (BOXINU DAY). December 2i=t, 1577,



f\ M A li U A X L> The Domain Board is requester! to MEET at the Mayor's Office at 12 o'clock on MONDAY 21th inst. F. D. FENTON. DEVONPORT DISTRICT BOARD. Tenders, addressed to the undersigned up to noon of MONDAY, the 31st instant, will be re ceived for Excavations and Forming Road across the Flagstaff Hill. Plans, &c, may be seen at the Post-office, Devonport, where tenders are to be left. W. H. BROWN, ; Chairman District Board. '' jgKEEP M OtJNT,~NOHTH~SHOKE"; Tenders for Lease of this Property will be re ceived up to noon of MONDAY, the 31st. Condi tions at t ost-afflce, ©evonport. OLIVER MAYS. " TVTWRSERY, Strawberry, afld Market -Ll Garden, with forar-roomed Cottage, in the 11 yA „? -Lease with immediate possession.—S. • Collras, Hepburn-street. Town Clerk's Office,.December 22,1877. 'pHE City Council Offices will bo A CLOSED on Christmao Day, and the 26th and 27th December ; also, Iss> and 2nd January. . P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. Yj ° ° X 0 U T~~« LOOK OUT ON MONDAY FOR THE G%^?i T Y f¥°2Zc^£sr™ A3 200 Fat Cock Turkeys, 100 Fat toung Geese, 100 Fat Young Ducks, 500 Good Fowls, fpd expressly for Christmas Market. Vide Public Opinion.—J. W. KNIGHT, Poulterer, Fruiterer and Greengrocer, City Market. gWI S S jg A Z AA K. A. GROSSMAN Begs to intimate to the public that fee has on view, Ex Otaki, A Large Assortment of SWISS FANCY GOODS, CARVED IN WOOD, Consisting of FRAMES, BRACKETS, JEVEL EOXES, VASES, BOOKRACKS, And other articles too numerous to mention, ALL HIGHLY RECOMMENDED For CHRISTMAS, BIRTHDAY AND WEDDING PRESENTS. As the time is limited, visitors are requested to> ■ make an early appearance. £3" I N bPECT lON INVITED. Note the Address- Next to Henius and Hanna. Photographers ■ Upper Queen-street. QHRISTMAS JJOLIDAYS. STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM ! CREAM ! FINEST FRUIT OF THE SEASO SWINGS! CROQUET ! PLEASANT SHADE AT WILLOW GROVE. Beach Road, Close to Devonport Wharf. R. ALISON. Proprietor. Ip/AITEKAURI GOLDMINING AND V 9 QUARTZ - CRUSHING COMPANY' iLIMITED). The Directors have this day made a Call of Sixpence per Scrip Share, payable to the Manager, at the registered office of the Com pany, in Albert and Davy-streets, Grahamstown Thames, on WEDNESDAY, 9th January, 1878 D. G. MACDONNELL, Thames, 20th_December, 1877. Mana Ser jpHCENIX GOLDMINING COMPANY Notice is hereby given that a CALL (3rd) of Sixpence (6d) per Share has this day been made by the Directors upon the capital of the Company payab'e to the Secretary, at the Office of the Company, Shortland-street (next Dl SY?ftyl a 4 Ua Cr^B. On Or bef°re SATUE" ROBERT HORNE, . Auckland, 21st December, 1877. Secretary rp H E HOLIDAYS. J". WISEMAN has an excellent assortment of troods, consisting of Ladies' and Gents' Saddlery Whips, Spurs. &c.. very suitable for Presents. AUCKLAND GAS GOMJf aJN V (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 Sd per ton. A ton of Coke is equal to 60 bushels, or abou double the bulk of Coal. !liiife^-Tf7' oß SYDNEY AND MEL *s&!§§gg&-l} BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, All Passages must be engaged at our office* For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., 16, Queen-street, Agents. Auckland, December 24,187:. g E L L I N G © F F. James AhKew and Co. beg to inform their friends and the public that they have resolved to Reduce their Stock, and will therefore S QII under cost price, a great Variety of English and' Chinese Fancy Goods, Teas, Tobaccos, Plated Goods, Wools, all shades, and a lot of General Goods,, which will be found cheaoer than any house in town. No reasonable ofier refused.— Note the address: Jas. Ah Kew and Co., next to City Hall Arcade, Queen-street.. WOR SALE, a Handsome Wagonette J- -wiOi pole, shafts, lamps, and all complete, recently brought out from Enslaad, or would exchange for a strong Buggy.-Apply Crowther's stables, Wellesley-atreet East. TVTEW GOLDEN PAH ©OSJ^MINING A-V COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that the Directors have this day made a Call (the fourth) of Sixpence per Share, on the Capital of the Company pay able to the Manager, at the Registered Office of the Company, No. 14, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, the 9th day of. JOHN R.. RANDERSON, Auckland, 21st December, 1877. Manager- ■ AS. P. CO-MP AN ■£ N O TIC E. An Extraordinary General Meeting wall* be held on MONDAY, 31st instant, at the Office of Mr Tothill, Shortland-street, to confirm minutes of previous meeting. OST, 'Jwo Now White Feathers by a person on Saturday Evening, Uatween bottom of Drake-street and College Hill. The finder will please leave same at Star office. jftTOTICE TO_jTHE PUBLIC. At the end of the current montb^liintead to leave off the Pawabroking Business in Auck land, and. all persons having any Goods at my office, in Wyndiiam-st'-eet, are to remove the same within three months, from 81st Iteeember, as there are more than 2000 lots to be cleared out. lam also willing to sell the Stock-in-Trade, House, Land, vtith, freehold, to anyone wishing to carry on thfc business. The above is a good opportunity. Stock, &c, at a valuation. The, whole lot w©ii] $ come to about £1000 more or less. Five years will be given to. pay the amount, and no interest charged. Good security must be found. Money to be paid in I instalments, or as may be> arranged within live years ; The House has >een licensed for tis last nine years, ,has a, K (3od connection, and is doing an excellent business. The roasons for leaving are, that I am going to another part of the colony to look after some pioperty.—Avpl-r to A. Heavey, Wyi;d ham-street Pawn Office. mO U E LS'T'S' GUIDE. NOW IN THE PRESS, and Shortly to Appear, ' The Southern Guide to the Hot Lakes and Springs Districts of the North Island." To be published under the, p,us.pic,es of the. Union Steamship Company»