an attack on Kars.—[This is •loiiflv prior to the capture of Kars SoS in later telegiams above.-Ed. E War between Turk, y and Servia is re ded °s imminent. g The Russians are besieging Eizeroum and nlete Russian administration is estab ffi in the province of Erzerotum The Russians have captured Azzi.

(FROM OUR SPECIAL LONDON [ CORRESPONDENT).

TURKISH KILLED AND WOUNDED 5,000, AND 10,000 PRISONERS.

. 000 AND LO,OOO "-" ' London, undated. v ors Ins fallen. The Turkish killed and Junded numbered 5,000, and 10,000 pris °nThrec hundred cannon, flags," and immeuse stores were taken by Melikoff, 1 directed the assault. The Grand Duke was present. The Russian attacking force numbered fifteen thousand. Plevna is entirely invested, and expected The Russians are advancing AvestAvard to cut off the Turks at Sophia. nQ.T4N PASHA PREPARING TO 0 BREAK OUT OF PLEVNA. The Russian positions are successful!-, maintained at Erzeroum. " Tn e Russian troops crossed the Strogel It is believ dat tbe Russian head-quarters that Osmau Pasha is preparing to break through at Plevna.

Plevna Entirely Invested.

Outbreaks at StambouL

The Turks, under Mehemet Ali, are mustering at Sophia. There is great excitement at StambouL Outbreaks of popular anger feared Mukhtar Pasha is ordered to defend his no .ition to the last. -RTTMOUR OSMAN PASHA WILLING kV TO SURRENDER.

The fall of Kars created great enthusiasm. The Russian troops in Bulgaria bred salvos of artillery around Plevna. At a council of Avar at Kars, after its fall, General Phillipoff advocated a march of tbe army westward to Scutari. It is stated that Osman Pasha is willing to surrender to. a Russian General, but not to Prince Charles. Other accounts state that provisions at Plevna are abundant. New Zealand hemp firm.

MONTENEGRIN SUCCESSES.

RUSSIAN REVERSE.

The Montenegrin captured the forts at Antiora with large quantities of stores. * The Russians sustained reverse at Sbipka Pass. . The French Ministry has resigned.

(Special to ** Sydney Morning Hrrald.") PEACE EXPECTED ON FALL OF PLEVNA. SkobeiofPs position encircling Plevna has been contracted. Mehemet Ali is mustering at Sophia for the relief of Plevna. Osinaa Pasha has refused to surrender, saying be has not exhausted all bis means of defence. The Russians have immense provusions ready for the starving ganison of Plevna. Mehemet Ali is going to relieve Osman with 50,000 men. Fodder is abundant. Water and clothing are scarce. Peace is probable on tbe fall of Plevna.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Pkess Agency.)

MR PARKES FORMING A NEW GOVERNMENT.

SYDNEY, December 7th. Mr Parkes is forming a New Govern ment. The Assembly has adjourned.

THE "HEIR-AT-LAW" AT NEW MARKET.

The Newmarket Hall Avas croAvded last even ing by a respectable audience, on the occasion of the first production in that district of Col umn's three-act comedy "The Heir-at-Law," by the members of the Havelock Histrionic Class. The performance was very successful, and sur passed all previous efforts of the class in point of merit, although several of the members re quire a large amount of coaching before they may be considered efficient. The following Avas the caste of characters:—Old Dowlas, Mr Power; youngJDowlas, Mr Squirrell; Dr Pangloss, 1.-.LD. and A.S.S., Mr Young; Ezekiel Homespun, Mr Prosser; Cicely Homesuun, Mr Geo. Wrack; Ketidrick, Mr Campbell; Robert Morland, Mr William Parker; Caroline, Miss A. Hay- Avard; John, Mr Bruce; waiter, Mr Hamon; Deborah Dowlas, Mr A. C. Jamieson. Mr Young's representation of Dr Pangloss was an immense success, his playing through out being extremely good. The characters of Cicely Homespun, Ezekiel Homespun, and Kendrick, w.ere well impersonated. Miss Hay ward was extremely successful in th« character of Caroline, which she depicted with life-like fidelity. This young lady possesses good abili ties, and an excellent voice, so that her representation was equally clever, and deserv ing of praise. During the intervals between the various acts, Mis 3 Frost sang "The Harp that once through Tara's Hall," and " Come back to Erin," very well indeed. The pathetic ballad, "The Drunkard's Raggit Wean," was given with much taste by Miss Peace. A comic song, ' What you know, I know," by Mr Littlewood, was encored. Mr Butschkow accompanied the singers on the piano. Mr Jenkins acted as prompter, and also introduced the singers to the. audience. The entertainment concluded shortly after 10 o'clock, with the National Anthem.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB.

THE COMING SUMMER MEETING.

Telere are plenty of indications that the approaching summer meeting of tbe Auck land Racing Cluo will be one of tbe best racing reunions ever held on our course. There are a much larger number of horses in framing than usual, and far from tbe statement being true that no horses are expected from tbe South we hear of no less than nine almost certain to compete, all hailing from districts south of Auck land. Thus, Mr Horsefall, of Wanganui, has already sent'up bis b.c. Ratcatcher, 3 yrs., by Australian —Baroness, entered and accepted for the Cup ; bis brown filly, Rosalie, by Patriarch — Flying Doe, a candidate ' for tbe sprints, ahd the well-known steeplechaser Whitefoot. They are located at tbe Harp of Erin stables, where Jack Thorpe lias taken them under bis care. Mr Caulton, of Gisborne, js represented by his b horse Ghillie Callum and Ishmaelite. Ghillie Callum is oyrs old, by tbe Barb—Robina (an imported mare) -. This horse was bred by Mr Tait, of Sydney, and Avas purchased eighteen months ago by bis present owner, ishmaelite is a chestnut colt, by Cly nieiieu. (fall brother to Dainty Ariel) dam enable, by Herald (imported), out of bonny. These animals are also at tbe ttaip, and are in charge of Bob Thorp, besides these, in a feAv days' time we shall see M r Vavasour's string arrive at Uneliunga. This gentleman, who did so at the last meetin", will this year be by Sbaugbraun, who Avon the hurdle Race at tbe Autumn meeting, and °y a fun brother to Bide-awee, namely «ang Forward. This horse was entered Xi £ Clip ' but llas *10t accepted. He "hi. hoAvever, put in an appearance in some of the less important races, gables have been engaged for Mr Vava sours horses at Gwynne's hotel at JPsom. Mr Bolton, of Marlborough, "as made up his mind to send up , Vo- ; One is a five-year-old named Lara, ™c Aymner of last year's Marlborough Cup. £ c w. a bay horse, by ToAvton—Fairy, and half-brother to Opawa. J-oe other is Tom Finn, a steeplechase

horse, Avbose pedigree I am not acquainted with. They are expected to leave home on the 9th, and to arrive about tbe 12th inst. Their quarters will be at Beaumont's close to tbe course. These "will make a very respectable foreign contingent. Our own stables are very busy in view of the coming campaign. Mr Walters, at Papakura, has the three clippers, Hippocampus, Venus Transit, and Isaac Walton, all doing good work, and in good health. Mr Oavcu McGee has Elsa, Per fume, and . Temperance. Elsa has been knocked about so at leather-Happing meetings lately that her chance for the Cup may be damaged ; othenvise she ought to be Avell in it with only 7st. 41bs. It is hardly necessary to warn my readers not to be led to suppose Perfume shewed her true form at Darga ville the other day. The only thing that puzzles me'is why she A?as sent there at all. Luna is a 5-ytar old mare, which used to belong to Mr Buckland, and ran third as a two-year-old to Isaac Walton and Ariel m the ChampagnejStakes, 1875. Temper ance is a likely candidate for tbe Maiden Plate. Donald Taylor is looking after Mr Buckland "s lot at Newmarket. These comprise tbe ever-green Butcher Boy and Magician, tbe 3-yr.-old filly Queen' Mab, tbe 3-yr.-old Totara filly, and tbe 2yr. old Omega, hy Sledmere—Una, Old Jack Millison, at Epsom, is in charge of Mi- Leonard's representatives Venus aud Raleigh, and he has also Mr Hull's Chanti cleer, a very promising colt by Day Dawn- Corona. He Avon the Shearer's Purse at one of the northern meetings. -Mr Lamb's Jessamine is being trained by Thornton, a veteran, who iii former years was well known as the mentor of Dainty Ariel, both for Mr S. Hill and Mr Walters. By all accounts tbe old man has not lost his cunning. Mr Edgar's Don is under his OAvner's eye at Epsom, and if he does not turn him out in better fettle than be has shown for the last two years he bad better put him in a buggy or pole-axe him. From tbe Waikato Aye expect Mr Kirkwood's Tui and Loafer. They will probably be both entered in the Hurdle Race and on their form tbe other day they should prove dangerous candidates. Mr Rogers, of Otahuhu, has a cb. filly, by Derby- Jessica,-jinftraining for tbe Derby. She took second prize to Venus Transit at last years' Agricultural Slioav. Mr Morrin has Don Juan jumping at Remuera, and I bear be is uoav taking to the business kindly. Messrs Hill and Smith at tbe Greyhound stables have Mr Percival's Greyhound and Old Golden Crown in active work, Avbile Mr Peatfieldat Panmure is dili gently galoping Clipstone-, tbe 3-year-old colt by Derby—Ratipo, who has grown into a nice-looking, useful sort of horse. I shall be able to inform my readers reliably as to the chances of these numerous candidates after tbe general nomination on the 14th in stant. Hotspur.

ENGLISH SPORTING NEWS.—NEW MARKET.

The first October meeting at Newmarket was principal!;* remarkable for fine weather, and unusually good fields. The Great Eastern Rail way Handicap on the Tuesday produced 22 runners. Ernest (3yrs 7st lllbs) was faA*ourite, and started at the absurdly short price of 2 to 1, but failed to run fast enough, and the event fell to Mr Harris' Mandarin, by Lozenge, out of Vishun (syrs Bst 71bs), who was second favourite at 10 to 1; Polly Perkins (3yrs, 7st Slbs) 2nd, and Bay Athol (3yrs 7st 61bs) 3rd. In the two year-old events the still invincible Lord Fal mouth carried all before him, Avitb Redwing, Janette, and Hydromel. On the last day of this meeting Rysltone (3yrs 7st olbs) Avon the October Handicap, for which she was a good favourite, Cerberus 2nd, and the American colt, Start, third. THE CESAREWITCH. For the third year in succession the Cesare- Avitch fell to a favourite. Hilarious belongs to Mr Tardine, and is by Brown Bread out of Hygeia. He was weighted at (Mllbs, and after be beat Lady Golightly in the Newmarket Derby his chance was rightly estimated as second to none. His party clear about £70,000, and of course the Ring are hard hit. Directly the Aveights appeared the winner was fancied, and the public backed him down to 100 to 30. Had Macaroon, who Avas second, popped his head in first there would have been tribulation amongst backers, as not one of the noble army of pro phets^ A-en mentioned him. Belpbcebe ran right well under a heavy .veight. and Avill win Lord Hartiugton plenty of races before she is done Avith. MIDDLE PARK PLATE. For the Middle Park Plate (worth nearly £1,000) a score of first-class tAVO-year-olds, in cluding the £1,100 yearling Maximilian, put in an appearance. Athol Lad, the Avhole brother to Prince Charlie, Avho Avon this race in 1871, was made favourite at 7 to 1, next in demand beingthenorthcountrycoltßeauclerc, .vhocomes from the Blink Bonny and Caller-Ou stable. Lord Falmouth was represented by the weedy Lady of Mercia, by Blair Athol, out of Lady Coventry, instead of by Childeric or Hydromel, Avhich AA*as a mistake. The high priced Maximilian neither looked nor ran well. As the event influences next year's Derby, we think it best to give the particulars. *. rriT _ MIDDLE PARK PLATE. The Middle Park Plate of £3,8C0, for 2-year olds, fi furlongs.— . Mr Perkin's b.c. Beauclerc by Rosicrucian, Bonny Bell (Snowden),.. .. .. ... 1 Duk« of Ujest's b.c. by Scottish Chief, Katio, (Parry) .. - • • • • • .. 2 Lord Londsdale's ch."f. Pilgrimage by the Palmer, Lady Audley (Hemming)... ...3 Twcntv ran. Betting: 7to 4, Athol Lad; oto 1, Beauclerc; 10 to 1, .Maximilian; Lady of Mercia and Alarcos; 100 to 8, Birdie ;20 and 2o to 1 the others. , _ Betting on the Derby after the race.—9 to 1 against Beauclerc: 10 to 1 against the Katie, C.; 15 to 1, Childeric; 50 to 1, Maximilian. In the Champion Stake 3of 4,000 soys. Springfield beat Silvio, Great Tom, and five others. Had Spring field been out of the way, the field would have been much larger, but Mr HouldsAVorth s son of St Albans is invincible.

CHURCH OF ENGLAND SUNDAY SCHOLARS' EXHIBITION.

This exhibition was largely attended last even ing by ladies and gentlemen and children in connection with the "several Anglican churches of Auckland and outlying districts, and the exhibition was quite as successful as its friends anticipated. The money taken at the door amounted to about £10. The members of the Orpheus String Band and Mr Webbs school choir sang and played a number of choruses and selections during the evening in a most efficient manner, considering the short notice eriven A great many exhibits of great merit were passed with simply "recommended, possibly owing to a paucity of prizes rather than from a want of appreciation on the part of the judges. Among the ladies who exerted themselves to the utmost we noticed Mrs Nelson and Mrs Judd, and one or two others, who were most indefatigable in arranging andjplacing tho exhibits. We noticed among the unprized articles several mechanical and useful productions of .considerable merit. The "Lord's Prayer," engrossed and illuminated by a lad, and the sketches of Master Frederick Clarke, were excellent in their way. Two little members of St. Paul's school exhibited wool flowers which Avere really handsome; the hrst by Miss Kate Stott, of Shortland-street, justly Sok a prizefand the second a Ayreath of sum mer flowers, by Miss Jane Pulman, was praise °'«N b7l&? O E w^K. -Ethel Kin^worth, St. Matthew's; Emma Calvert, All. Saints ; Mnriaret CornthAvaite. Bombay; Minnie Slater-St. Paul's; Sarah Clark, Onehunga; wilpn Rveleich. Onehunga; Annie Hammond, A Saints? MiudDepscolL All Saints'; Anne Eveleigh, Onehunga; Emily Dunn, St. S Rov^ExnißiTS.-Theophilus Williams, St. M?t°th_Av'sfa IBcabinet; EB. Haywood St -n/r._T.i_-'-_ fprn*. - Georae 'JPecK, All oaints, <i model ' A Barrett; North Shore a model ship , W.Dowhs, St. Thomas's, a mat; H.L James, St Marks*, a drawing; W. Adham, St. SeWlchre's, a map; John Cumunng, St. M^ANTS-Fred nerick Pulman, St. Paul's ; E SlifMahelWestwoodSl, Mark's ; Herbert Baher, St. Mark's ; Henry Howdcn, St. MGin_:s 7 FAXCY _VORK.-Ka.he.i_e Stott,. St. Sepulchre's wool flowers ; Annie Hobem St. Th Pom£-8. slippers ; MaM Baker, Epiphany, rnrtains • .Jane Freemantle, St. bepulcnies, feather-work ; Solina Blades, Epiphany, cur tffiw?L-Uisa'Dakin, All Saints', knitting; Eva Glover North Shore, a mat; Janetta Benstead, S Matthew's, wax flowers Julia Worden, f-r.T_-.iv.-o- . r-ushion: Annie Hull. Ali baints, gathefworkf Millie Speight St. Paul's, lace J. .id flowers The United Children's Service will be held this evening in St. Matthew's Church ay hen a, sermon v/ill be preached on the occa .?on by Rev. R. S. Hassard and hymns .wfll?be sung by the Sunday-school choir.

WATER! WATER! WATER!

(To the Editor of the Star.) Sir —Is it a usual thing to make people pay for what they don't get? land the rest ot the ratepayers of Ponsonby City .\ est have paid a water rate tbe last two years simply im nothinc Wepossess all city advantages so far a« Paying 'rates goes, and nothing rfsf If a fire were to occur where should we be ? It would be a very serious matter,

I can assure you. It is a usual thing to get consideration for money paid away, but our .vise City Councillors seem to know lioav to get it without consideration. —Yours, etc., Ponsonby Ratepayer.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OAVN CORRESPONDENT. GRAHAMSTOWN, tbisfday. PUMPING ASSOCIATION DRIVE. Tbe County Council have completed one important Avork in driving tbe loav level in tbe United pumping Association shaft.. The level has been carried to the slide north, aud it remains for the Moanatairi and Kuranui Hill Companies to take up tbe Avorks and see what tbe country is like beyond. The County Council uoav calls for tenders for continuing the cross-cut south north. Fair indications are left in tbe face north. THE MAYORALTY. At a meeting of the Borough Council last evening, His Worship the Mayor took leave of his office, andreceivedthebeartiest thanks of the Council for bis valuable tAvo years' services. Tbe Mayor-elect Avill take office on tbe 19th.

COROMANDEL, this day. ALLEGED ENCROACHMENT IN BEACH MINE.

A complaint by tbe Manager of the Beach Avas made to the Warden to-day of an en croachment by the Golden Pali. An order Avas given to Bayldon to go doAvn tbe shaft, and survey the mine. Mr Bayldon is uoav surveying tbe Bj_ach.

[PRESS AGENCY.]

WELLINGTON, this day. PRESBYTERIAN GENERAL ' ASSEMBLY.

The General Assembly of the Presby terian Church of New Zealand metlast even ing in St. John's Church. After an opening sermon, the retiring moderator (ReA*. J. Paterson) nominated as bis successor the ReA*. George Barclay, of Geraldine, avlio Avas unanimously accepted. Mr Barclay, after taking tbe chair, opened tbe proceedings by a long and learned address. After tbe transaction of journal business, the Assembly adjourned until to-day. Tbe Provincial Hall has been placed at tbe disposal of tbe Assembly! by the Government.- OAMARU, this clay. Henry Andrews, revenue constable, is charged With perj in-y. The charge arises out of Andre ays giving eA'idence against John Coquin, boarding house keeper, who Avas charged with sly-grog selling. He swore he saw tAvo beer engines in Coquin's house. Coquin Las now brought the case to prove that Andrews committed perjury. The magistrate ssid as a prima facie case Avas made out ha Avould commit JMr Andrews for trial at the Supreme Court. GRAIN MARKET. Breadstuff's—the market is quiet. Wheat, £5 5a 3d; Milling oats, 3s; flour, fair demand, £15 to £15 10s : O. B. oatmeal, £15 ; pjarl barley, £2 ; pollard, £5; bran, £310s. WELLINGTON, this day. SAN FRANCISCO MAIL. Tbe City of New York, f.iom Auckland on October 24, arrived at San Frranci.co on November 14.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before R, C. Barstow, Esq., R.M.) Drunkenness.—John Robinson, Chas. Butler, and Thomas Dunn were charged with drunkenness, confessed, and Avere subjected to 5s and costs, or 4S hours' eacb. ■ Dogs, Cows, and Chimneys.—Nora Gallagher was charged with possessing a retriever dog without a collar ; but as Mrs Gallagher Avas a married woman, the charge Avas not pressed against her.—Richard Sandall Avas charged with alloAving a straw berry coav to wander in tbe NeAV North Road. Constable Abrams found the coav crouching under tbe Eden Terrace breAvery, and arrested her on the spot. Mrs Sandall said her coav Avas a quiet animal, and not accustomed to stray; she Avas not fond of beer. Fined 2s 6d ; costs, 10s Gel.—David May was charged with permitting five cows to Avauder in Albert Park. Fined ss; costs, Ss.—John Sampson, of Parnell, Avas charged with permitting bis chimney to take fire on tbe 29th ult. Mr Sampson said be Avas very sorry, but be was a neAV chum, and not accustomed to tbe ways of tbe colony; he wasnotaAvare that tbe chimney Avas foul. Fined 5s ; costs, os Gd. Breach of Licensing Act.— George Seely avus summoned to ansAver for a breach of tbe Licensing Act, by supplying liquor on§ Sunday last to William Wilkinson J and John Russell, they not being bona lide travellers according to tbe meaning of the Act. —Mr Pardy conducted the case and Mi- Tyler appeared for defendant and pleaded not guilty.—Sergeant Henry Martin de posed to tbe circumstances; he saw three men go into tbe Charlemont Hotel by the back Avay ; be got a constable, and went to the hotel, and. found three men drink ing beer. Mr Seeley came doAvn stairs partly dressed.—William Wilkinson, car penter, of Grey-street, Avent to the hotel on Sunday morning to sec Mr Seeley about a job in the Waikato ; he asked tbe lad for a jjdrink, .vhen he rep'ied that his father avus not up, and he could not sell on Sundays against orders. He dreav him a pint of beer, but Avould not take any money for it.—John Russell, a lumper, re siding in Albert-street, accompanied tbe last witness to the hotel, respecting tbe job in the Waikato. He had a glass of beer. —Thomas Scaley deposed that tbe men came and knocked at the yard door, aud asked to see bis father about some Avork He let them in, and as bis father was very particular about selling on Sundays, be Avould not sell any beer, but gave them Avhat they bad to drink. —To Mr Tvler :My father was iv bed at "the time. I dreAV the beer against bis orders. — Mr Tyler addressed tbe Court at some length', and submitted that as the Act "was committed by defendant's son without eitber his knoAA-ledge or consent, he could not be held responsible ; he neither suffered the drink to'be supplied, nor did be supply it, hence there Avds no case for a conviction. — Mr Seeley deposed that he knew nothing of the affair at the time ; bis son~Avas apprenticed to a cabinet-maker, and he had no business in the bar; he Avas desirous of keeping him out of the temptations of tbe trade.—His Worship ruled that abreacb of the Act bad been committed, and imposed a fine of 20s with costs.—Sub- Inspector Pardy said that Mr Seeley's bouse bad always been well conducted. Outrage on an Hotei. Keeper.— Reuben Hobbin, of Kyber Pa__s Road, was brought up on several charges. (1), with striking Henry Hoag with bis clenched fist (2), with breaking five bottles brandy, and several bottles of whiskey and lime juice, value £2 10s (3), with using indecent language ; and (4), with assaulting Emily Hoag, complainant's wife, by knocking her down. —Mr Tyler informed the Court that defendant had made an apology to Mr Hoag for bis singular conduct, and bad paid sufficiently for the damage. . He Avas exceedingly sorry for Avhat he had done in an bout when be avus not in tbe reasonable exercise of bis faculties. Under these, cir cumstances _Nlr Hoag Avas Avillingto withdraw tbe charges by consent of tbe Court. —His Worship asked if tbe police were Avilling, as defendant bad used very bad Jauguage within the bearing of people.— Sub-In spector Pardy was not Avilling to press the charges against Hoag's Avishes.—Tbe cases Avere" accordingly withdrawn. Robbing the Water works. —William Theobald Avas charged with draAving Avater from the stand-pipe at the corner of Queen and Customhouse-street, on tbe 2Sth ult., without a permit.—As defendant was not a .vare that be Avas doing Avrong, he was discharged on payment of costs, 55.. Neglecting his Mother. —William Kelly, of the Thames, Avas charged with neglecting to contribute ss. per Aveek to- AV.irds tbe support of his mother. Arrears, £2.—Defendant did not appear, aud as it was sbeAvn that be Avas in a good position, a warrant was ordered to be issued at once for Kelly's apprehension.—This Avas all the business, Zt^Z^l

TO W. ROWE, ESQ., M.H.R.

- (From Phanee.) 1 When Grey, our countryman, our common friend, Arose, hts queen, his country to defend; When tools of power he bard to public view, And from their seats the LimuetCabinet threw; When rancour found it far beyond her reach, To soil his banner, and his truth impeach, What could induce the« at a time and place, Where manly foes had blushed to shew their face, To make that effort, which must stain the names, Of those Avho back thee, at the Frith of Thames ?

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

TO-DAY'S QUOTATIONS. Bank of New Zealand—Buyers, £22 510s; sellers, £23. National Bank—Buyers, 70s. Union Insurance—Buyers, 10s ; sellers, 10s 6d. New Zealand Insurance—Buyers, 955. Union Sash & Door Co.—Sellers. £10 15s. New Zealand Loan—Buyers, £510s. Caledonian (dble)—Sellers, 02 . Gd. Moanatairi—SOs ; buyers, SOs ; sellers, Sis. Tookey Tribute—2s ; buyera, 2s; sellers, 2s Od. Alburnia—oss ; buyers 05s; sellers, 675. Union Beach—Sellers, 29- Cd. Piako—7s, 6s 6d. Thames—Buyers, 31s. New Golden Pah—2s 3d; buyers, 2s. JOSEPH NEWMAN. Chairman.

BOARD OF EDUCATION.

A meeting of tbe Board of Education was held this afternoon in the offices, Wyndbam street. Present :—Messrs Lusk, (chair), May, Prime, Luckie, and Dr Campbell. Tbe minutes of tbe previous meeting were read aud confirmed. A number of applica tions Avere dealt Avitb referring to small grants and local Avant_. MAOPJ CHILDREN. Tbe question of admitting native children to the ordinary "schools under the Board Avas next discussed in reply to applicants, when it Avas resolved on .the motion of Dr. Campbelltbatin vieAV of the neAV Act, which Avill' shortly come into operation, tbe children of natives be admitted to tbe com mon schools. AVHANGARARI. A letter Avas read from the Chairman of the District Committee asking that tbe dis trictschool boundaries be enlarged, as many children out of tbe boundaries are excluded from tbe advantages of education. It AA*as resolved that steps be taken forth with to enlarge tbe boundaries according to request. MR CUCKSFV*'S GRIEVANCF. A letter was read from Mr Cucksey, music sell er, complaining that Mr W. W. Taylor, of Waiuku, bad hired a piauoforte some time ago, and that be refused both to give up possession and pay for tbe hire of the same. Tbe Board, Avbile sympathising with Mr Cucksey, considered it was a matter in which they could not interfere..

COMMERCIAL.

Mr R. Arthur held his weekly market day produce sale to-day. There was a very good attendance, and bidding was spirited. The fol lowing prices Avere realised: Fowls, Is 8d to 2s Id each ; ducks. Is lid to 2s id each ; pigs, 6s 6d to 7s; jellies, 7d per lb; plums. 3_d to lid per lb ; onions, l}d to 2d; potatoes, 2s Od to 6s 6d CAvt. The yacht Ranger Avith the dingy sold for £23 15s.

EVENING STAR FBI DA Y. DECEMBER 7, 187.7.



At this season of the year, when Nature is so profuse in her adornment, clothing herself in such lovely garments, it'naturally inspires the good HouseAvife with the desire to make her dominion alike attractive. To aid her in this praiscAvortby object, tbe en terprising Furnishing Firm baA'e imported a fresh lot of Carpets, patterns to please every taste, suitable for Drawing, Dining, and Bedroom. Tapestry from' 2s lid, Brussels from 4s 9d. Tbe City Hall Arcade is also the Cheapest House in Auck land for really good Furniture, besides having tbe Greatest Variety to choose from. The largest staff of Workmen in tbe province aie kept constantly employed by Holloway, Garlick, and Crau- Avell, manufacturing Furniture aud Bedding to suit the most economical. Floor Cloths and Linoleum they have always been famous for, and now offer Twenty different patterns to choose from. Tbe Patent Roller Blind only obtainable from Hol loAvay, Garlick, and Cran .yell, Queen-street. —[Advt.l



WANTED, a good Wool-sorter and Packer.—Apply immediately to Adam Laybourn, Fort-street. WANTED, Apprentices and Improvers forv the Dressmaking.—W Rattray, Draper and Silk_Mercer, G6, Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN, -'"Pantheon" Boot and Shoe Warehouse. 160, Queen street, opposite Arthur's Mart (W. Kincaid and Co.), is certainly one of the most legitimate houses in the trade, as tho public can always rely on first-class material, workmanship, and low prices. Low rent, and personal manage ment.—Vide public opinion. ANTED, Employment by.a steady first-class NeAvspaper Compositor; good references.—Apply at this office. ANTED, General Servants for tbe following places : Coromandel, Epsom, Brighton, Parnell, Ponsonby, Panmure (Hotel). North Shore, Stokes' Point; a Boy and Girl about 11; good Cook and Housekeeper.—E. . Henry's Registry, Shortland-street, WANTED, an Assistant for a country store ; must have a knoAvlegde of Grocery.—Apply between 9 and 10 o'clock to Mr Page, at Own & Graham's. WANTED, a good Machinist; one accustomed to upholstery Avork and making of carpets preferred. Address, by letter only, to "Machinist," stating name and address, and left at this office. WANTED, immediately, tAvo competent Dressmakers.—Mrs. Atkinson, Dublin Dressmaking Establishment, Wyndham-street. WANTED, for Coromandel, a respect able Girl, as General Servant; good place. Wages, 12s.- E. Henry's Registry Office, Shortland-street. WANTED, a competent Governess.— Address S.S., Post Office. WANTED, four Girls to assist in Bar, 12 General Servants, 3 Girls.—Mrs Elsinore's Registry, Shortland-street. WANTED KNOWN, White's Blacking will be sold in the Market House on Saturday. Everybody should buy a pot. It keeps your boots soft and easy, and gives a brilliant polish with half the usual labour. It is also an excellent polish for all kinds of Light Harness. In improved pots, price 3d. and 6d. None genuine without maker's name. This is a local industry, both pots and blacking being made in Auckland. ' WANTED, Assistants to tbe Dress making, and Improvers.—Mrs. Beesley'l Princes-street. WANTED, a good General Servant.— Apply to Miss Alexander, Epsom. ANTED, 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, new building. . WANTED, a respectable Lad.—l. Alexander, Jeweller. mO WELL-DIGGERS.—Wanted Ten __L ders for Digging and Bricking a Well.— Apply R. Udy, Mount Eden. WE have on Sale 100,000 first-class Shingles, Hobart Town Palings and Rails; also Kauri Palings. W.&G. WINSTON E. ANTED, by a steady young man, a situation at a Shop or Store, can clerk if required, or make himself generally useful. Wages, 355. per week.—Apply by letter to A.8., Star Office. T^ATER ! WATER ! ! WATER ! ! ! Tf you Ava nt Water laid on at reasonable prices, call on R. CHALMERS & CO., Plumbers and Gasfitters, Dornwell's Buildings, Darby-street. Licensed Plumbers for the City Waterworks. WANTED, a Middle-aged General Ser vant ; good references required—Apply, between 10' and 3.—Mrs. Fairburn, RaA*ens bourne, Symonds-street. WANTED,- an experienced Hand for Earthwork, with truck.—Apply A. Smith, Helensville. A NTED KNOWN, First Choice Light Fancy Josephine. Prices, 2,' G. Gents' Fancy Kid Gloves, 2/6 per-pair; Panama Hats, from 2/ to 5/; Gentlemen's Leghorn Hats, 6/, Avorth 9/; and a great variety of Ladies' Straw Hats, Feathers, Flowers, and Fancy Trimmings to be sold cheap ; 10 doz. Children's Silk Gloves (white and coloured), Id to 6d, Avorth 1/3.—W. Eyre, Enniskiilen House, Victoria-st.



WANTED, Everyone to know that I am Selling Off my Stock of China. Glass, and Earthenware, at the folloAving Low Pricks, as it must be cleared out :*— Best Common Cups and Saucers, 6d or 5s 6d per doz ; best W. ard G. Cups and Saucers, 13d or 12s per doz ; Tumblers, from 3- per doz.; Plates, from 2s 6d per dozen ; largest size, os per dozer., in three patterns; best Brown Teapots from Is 3d each, and every other article in the, trade at the same low price.. This is a chance tor people taking up house.—Wm. Holdaworth, 29, victoria-street. The Cheapest House in Auck land for Ready-made Boots and Shoes, &c. Public opinion. ' . TTSTANTED, tAvo Waitresses for first v T class Country Hotel, Servants able tc milk, Nursegirls, Boys to milk, General Female Servants, and Housemaids. — Hannafords Registry, Queen-street. \JkJ ANTED, a Barmaid.—Apply at the V » Exchange Hotel. WANTED, a clean respectable Boy to deliver bread and make ■ himself gcrerallv useful; references roquired.—Apply to W. JM. Ritchie, Eden Crescent. WANTED, Improvers and Apprentices to the dressmaking and machine Avork. —Apply at one« to Mrs Dance, Cheap Drapery Store, Upper Queen-street. "ANTED, a first-class Cabinet Maker.—Apply at once to Langley and Newman, Napier. WANTED, a General Servant who understands plaiu cooking. — APPI.' City Club Hotel. ' 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 "GoA*erness," care Star office. WANTED to Dispose of several superior Second-hand Pianos, from £10upAvards, 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, every description of New and Second-hand Clothing, Jewellery, Watches, Platedware, and every description of merchandise, bought or sold, at the London Loan Ofiice, 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. TTSTANTED KNOWN, that C. Brooks is V T Selling Boots of every description at Reduced Prices, for two mouths only. Having bought a large quantity of English Leathers cheap, I have made a good stock of Ladies', Gents', and Children's Boots and Shoes in great variety for the coming season ; all are made on the premises. The largest Stock in Auckland to select from. I haA*e just landed a Splendid Stock of Ladies'and Children's English Goods, consisting .of Kid and Prunella Boots, Ladies' Low Shoes, Infants' Boots and Shoes in great variety ; Selling Cheap. Call and. look at the quality and prices. Town and Country people Avill find a great sa\*ing in Buying their Boots at the Blue Boot. You can get them good and chea p. Be in time to get good Bargains.—C. BROKES, Blue Boot, opposite City Hall, Queen-street. SSL No connection Avith any other Shop in the city or subuibs. XTST ANTED Known, that D. Goldie is V v prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, Sec, Sec. at the lowest market price, at his Yards Cus to ni-ho use-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 ev*ery description of merchandise.—Not*, the address: "London Loan Office," under Theatre Royal, Victoria-street— Private entrance uader archway. WANTED KNOWN, Good White Socks, 3d per pair, rise Id each size; 500 yards Embroidery at Is, worth Is 6d ; Ladies' Gipsy Hats, trimmed, 3s and Is each ; our own make Corded Sun Hats, from 2/Geach ; 21 penny Ribbon, fashionable colours, 6d per yard; Leg horn Hats, Is 6d to 0s each; Gentlemen's Deep Dux Collars, 5d per box; Scented Soap at English prices (Id a cake); Umbrellas, best silk, from 6s each; ditto in Gentlemen's (Alpacca), from 5s each; Boys' Tweed, proved to be good wear; Flap Hats, Is Gd each, Avorth 2s; Towels, from Gd to 2s 3d each; Toilet Co vera,'in good quality only; Black French Merino, best quality; Ladies' Linen Handkerchiefs, 7s per dozen. All the aboA*e are guaranteed Bargains.—Address, J. GREEK, second shop above Thompson's, Victoria-street %S~. RE WARD. —Lost on the 27th Nov. QIP -in Chapel-street, a small Brindled Siut Puppy, short tail.—Apply John NewbOld, Lower Chapel-street. DETERMINATION MEANS SUCCESS.—It has been determined that the LUNCHEON ROOMS of the WHARF HOTEL (now alterations are completed) shall be second to none in Auckland. Connossieurs are requested to give it a trial. Daily t Bill of Fare. ~k i TN consequence of the _*£?'^QSS__s_. -*- inclemency of the Aveather, nM^_JO^\x.the Excursion Trip per s.s. V. |V 7. yifeagf Durham to the Motohinu Islands __^s______s__ j g postponed uatil further notice. J. EDWARDS, Agent. JOHN'S. SMITH, BUTCHER, PARNELL, HAS REMOVED TO NEAV PREMISES ADJOINING THE " BARREL." J.K.S. has to tender his thanks for the hearty support accorded by the Parnell public, aud to announce his Removal to Lar<s;e and more Central Premises. The public can choose from the folloAving " Parnell Bill of Fare" :— Legs of Mutton, Id. per lb. Fore-quarters Mutton, 2J-d. per lb. Loins Mutton, 3Jd. to Id. per lb. Boiling and Roasting Beef, also Pork, Lamb, Veal, Sausages, at lowest tOAvn prices. Further Reduction on Saturday. RCH HILL BRICK AND POTTERY WORKS, Great North Road. TO BUILDERS AND OTHERS, To Meet tiie Times. The Proprietors have seduced their Well burned Bricks to £1 ss. per thousand; Oyster Lime, of the best quality, at 9d. per bushel. Sand supplied. _ „,_,__ POTTERY.—FIower Pots, Seed Pans, and Vases of all sizes. GLAZ!.WARE. —Bread Pans, Milk Fans, Butter Crocks, Wash Pans, and other articles too numerous to mention. Having been aAvarded the First Prize at the late Agricultural Show, we are uoav open to supply the above at the lowest current prices. Orders, addressed to Sloane & Co., promptly attended to; or on the premises. ENDERS will be received up to tbe 10th instant, by the Trustees of the late George Crummer, for the Grazing of Two Pad docks at Remuera, till the 15th February next. Any information can bo obtained from, and Tenders are to be left at the office of ROBERT ROSE, Shortland-street. m O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received by the undersigned until 4 p.m. of TUESDAY, the 11th instant, for the erection of Brick Buildings in Queen-street. Plans, &c, at my office, gwgjfgggk,.^ Architect. m O BUILDERS Tenders Avill bo received up to noon on Satur day, the loth instant, for the Erection of a Brick Building in Queen-street. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. TENDERS Avill be received by tbe under signed for erection of Corrugated Iron Building.—Full particulars on application to Arnold, Hines andiCo., 11, Queen-street. pITY CLUB HOTEL. h. nTabbott Begs to notify to his Friends and the Public that having returned from his tour in the Old .Country, he will RESUME POSSESSION of the above Hotel on MONDAY NEXT, 10th INST., and Avill be happy to see both old and neAV faces around him. The Business Avill continue to be conducted on a scale worthy the high reputation the House maintained under the five years of his former management. No other but the Choicest Brands of Wines, Spirits, and Beers will be kept in stock. Auckland, December 17th, 1877.



f\ N S ' A L E: DUFFIELD'S ADELAIDE FLOUR. IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. D. IT. MCKENZIE. December 3, 1877. P~ "ARROTS7- Just the thing for Holiday* Presents!— Has arrived, a First-class Variety of PARROTS, for Sale cheap, at the Market Place. T> E M U E R __. FOR SALE OR LEASE, The Well-known Freehold Messuage and property of W. A. Hunt, Esq.. situate at Re muera. The property consists of seA*en acres of good Land, Avell fenced in and suitably divided into paddocks. The Dwelling-house, Sables, 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, BOARD OF EDUCA TIO N. The Board have decided that the CHRIST MAS HOLIDAYS for Schools in the City and Suburbs, and at the Thames, shall begin on the 2ith December, 1877, and end ou the 21t h January, 187 S. This arrangement does not apply to Country Schools. School Committees of Counti-y Districts can,arrange the Holidays at their discretion, subject to the Regulations. VIS-CENT E. RICB. Secretary. A UCKLAND RACING CLUB. SUMMER MEETING. BOXING DAY, 26th December, 1877, AN*D JANUARY Ist (New Year's Day), And 2nd, IS7S. President: | Vice-President: Mr. Diiavorth. I Mr. A. Bucklaxd. Boxing Day. NewY'ear'sbayi 2nd January. Derby Stakes Mares Produce Railway Plate Selling Race Stakes Publican's Auckland Cup Purse Steeplechase A. Racing Club Hurdle Race Handicap Auckland Plate Grand Stand Maiden Plate Handicap Steward's Han- Hack -Hurdle dioap Hurry Scurry Race. Consolation. Nominations close on Dec. 11, 1877. WM. PERCIVAL, Secretary. ,~KA_ CJTEAM TO RIVER- IO HEAD. ■^IiEMJt-T °n and after MONDAY, 10th B^r^yj-^a^ra Decemberi the p & CITY OF CORK will leave Auckland at 1.30 p.m. instead of 12.30 p.m. - J. CASEY fc SON. IF you haA*e anything to sell of superior quality, and cheaper than your neighbours, then make it public by advertising! Canter bury Bacon, 6d per lb. by the side; Corned Beef, of superior quality, at 3.d per lb.; Fore-quarters of Mutton at 2d per lb.; Boiling Beef, 3d and Id per lb. For Cash. Families waited on for orders.—A. PORN WELL, Queen-street. T^TOTICE 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. Matthew's Church, and next to Mr. Plum ley. Lessons in the French Language and Literature at hid own or pupil's residence. Schools visited. 1 Q N g A L E. Tanks, Charcoal Best NeAvcastle, Wangarei, Bay and Wai kato Coal FireAvood, (cut and uncut) Furniture removed with dispatch. J. CRAIG, Forwarding Agent, Fort-street. Christmas Spok t1 ellerslie gardens, BOXING DAY, WEDNESDAY, 26th ■ December, 1577. The Proprietor announces the folloAving 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 RoAving and Cricket Clubs only. Half-mile Handicap (open).—Prizes, £3 and £1. Boys' Races, under 8 yeara, 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 19th instant. The other entries will be taken on the ground. ALFRED KING, Manager and Secretary. TO BE LEASED, for ten years, those extensive and excellent Premises, com prising Mr. Dornwell's Butcher's Shop, together with shop adioining in Queen-street, 7 Shops in Darby-street, Albert Hall, Bowling Saloon, Stable, &c, &c—F. Ring. Agent. WINE HOUSES for Sale (leasehold, 5 -Li years to run) for £150. Weekly rental, 555. A splendid chance.—C. Williamson, Vul can Lane. ___^__ 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. TO BE~SOLD, cheap, a five-ton~Yacbt, in excellent repair.—For particulars apply 0 AY. H. Clarke, High-street. FOR SALE (cheap), in consequence of owner leaving Auckland, a Very Nice Lot of Furniture, suitable for a five-roomed Cottage. Must be sold.—Apply at this office. "Strawberry, aud Market _Ll Garden, with four-roomed Cottage, in ihe City, for Lease, at a low rent, with immediate possession.—S. Y. Collins, Hepburn-street ! 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. . __ UTTER-YACHT 'JUNO' for Sale, 10 tons, 2 years old. in good order, well found.—Geo. VV. Jones, Royal Insurance, Short land-street. ~_?H f% t0 £100° LENT- on Building cla*1 _i_ \y 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 Aveek.— SwOlr Comfortable Cottage close to the Rail way Station.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. X*P_~A CASH, Balance at 15s. perAveek.—ln oW .w %J a leading street, 15 minutes walk from Queen-street, a Large Building containing ten rooms, admirably adapted for a Boarding house. For Sale at the low price of £120.—5. Vaile, House and Land. Agent. Shortland-street. rilO LET, a comfortable 5-roomed cot j|_ tage near Choral Hall.—Apply N. 8., Star Office. IpTS. PER FOOT, at Ponsonby, tavo Capita «J Building Allotments, measuring 80 x 100 for Sale at 15s. per foot.—S. Vaile, Land .Agent, Shortland-street. O LET, a 4-roomed,Cottage, Parnell Rise. Enquire Mr; Meekhan, Grocer Parnell. WDRTH SHORE.—To Let, a Furnished _J3I Cottage, containing 6 rooms; splendidly situated.—Apply R. <_<, R. Duder, House Agents. £iypif_ —COMFORTABLK HOMESTEAD ,-V tl vf. of 5 acres, divided into 3 paddocks. 1 paddock grass, $ acre straAvberries, the re mainder in orchard and vineyard, vegetables, &c.; new House of 5 rooms, also Stable, Coav shed. Piggery, Well, Sec— S. Vaile, Land Agent Shortland-street. £1 os. PER FOOT, 15 minutes walk from -L Queen-3treet, 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. ' MRO LET, those commodious Offices, .with JL 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 BroAvn, Shortland-street.



GAZETTE IN BANKRUPTCY. yNBANKR U P T C Y. In the matter of the "Debtors and Creditors Act, 1576, and of the Bankruptcy of Thomas Joseph Bainbridge, of Pon sonby, Storekeeper, a Debtor. ■ Parties Avho have Claims on this Estate, and have not already proved them, arc requested to do so with me on or before tbe 11th instant, when a first and final DiA-iriend will be payable. THOS. MACFFARLANE, ! • Trustee. Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, December 5, 1577. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of "The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1576," and of the Bankruptcy of Charles Edavard Maddkx, of the City of Auckland, in the Provincial District of Auckland, in the Colony of New Zea land, Solicitor, a Debtor. This is to notify that Charles Edward Madden, of the City of Auckland aforesaid, Solicitor, has this day filed a statement, in the Supreme Court of New Zealand, at Auckland, that he is unable to meet his engagements Avith his Creditors. The First Meeting of Creditors to be held at the Supreme Court House, Auckland, on FRI DAY, the 11th day of December, 1577, at 12 o'clock noon. Dated this 7th day of December, 1577. H. WILLIAMSON, Deputy Registrar. AUCKLAND AND NEWCASTLE Also, KAIPARA RAILWaY. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR EXCURSIONS. CHEAP FAR ES. Ordinary Single Fare Ticket issued from any Station, betA.-een Saturday, 22ndDecember, and Wednesday, 2nd January inelusiA-e, Avill be •available for returning any day up to, and in cluding Thursday. 3rd January. BOXING DAY, NEW _YEAR'S DAY, AND 2ND JANUARY. Trains Avill run during greater portion of the day every twenty minutes between Auckland and Ellerslie. Fares :—Auckland. Ne .vmarket, and One hunga to Ellers.ie— One Shilling, single or return, irrespecti A*e of class. Train for Waikato leaves Auckland at 6.15 p.m. Tickets, admitting to Course, can be- had at Auckland, Newmarket, and Onehunga Stations. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. "JJ O T I ~~C iT 'The Qua rterl;, Meeting of the Members of the Journeymen Bakers' Association Avill be held, •at the British Hotel, on SATURDAY, the Bth instant, at half-past 7 o'clock sharp. JAMES McLEAN, Chairman. [A CARD.] DR. ELLIS hereby notifies that on and after TUESDAY,' Ith December, 1877, his successor, DR. HAINES, Avill for the present occupy Dr. Ellis' late residence at Manukau Road, Parnell, and will attend for Consultation at Mr. Sharland's, Shortland-street.from 11 till 1 o'clock daily. "CI D~U CAT 1~0 N A L. MRS. RUSHBROOK (formerly of Wellesley and Hobson-streets), begs to inform her friends and the inhabitants of Auckland, that she is prepared to receive a limited number of little Girls as Boarders, at her Country Residence, Wellsford, Kaipara. Terms moderate and inclusive. T^f O T I C E The public are hereby cautioned not to pay to John Hogax any money on account of Milk, &c, supplied by me to them, as I hold a Magistrate's Protection Order. Said amounts are recoverable if paid to him, and will be sued for. ELIZABETH HOGAN. December 7,1577. AUCTION SALE.' TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11. At Eleven O'clock. G. W. B I N NE V WILL sell by public auction at tbe Exchange Mart, an Tuesday, Dec. 11th, at 11 o'clock sharp, EarthenAvare, Glass, and Crockery. JDMBS-52 1 crate, containing 48 dozen Cups and Saucers, 8 patterns printed 53—ditto MHBS—S2 1 crate, 25 dozen Cups and Saucers, Cherry Granite 53—ditto CBS—IB4 26 dozen Plate 3, 3-3, 3-7,10-S, 8-10, 2-10, Cable Al 36 only Dishes, 6 9, 6-10, 6-11, 6-12,6-14, 6-16 18 „ Baker's, 6-9, 6-10, 6-11 30 „ Covered. Dishes, 15-9,15-10 6 „ Sauce Tureens and Stands 6 „ Boats 2 ~ Salads •6 dozen Cups and Saucers 185—ditto JDBS 391 2 3 Ditto best 2-3 Blue, and 1-3 Pink Lined J & GM (RM in diamond)—lß 26 dozen Plates, 3-5; 3-6,10-7, S-8, 2-8, Granite and Cherry 30 only Dishes, 6-10, 6-11, 6-12, 6-14, 6-16 12 „ Baker's 2-7, 2-8, 2-9, 2-10. 2-11, 2-12 80 „ Covered Dishes; 15-9, 15-10 6 „ Sauce Tureens, complete 6 „ „ Boats 2 „ Salads 6 dozen Cups "and Saucers 20-ditto (SM in diamond) MBS—l2B— 10 dozen Cups and Saucers, White and Gold 4 „ Muffins, 7in. A „ Slops h „ Milks 2 ~ Egg Cups 4 only Bread and Butter Plates 4 „ Butter Tubs and Stands 4 „ Sugar Boxes 6 dozen Cups a- d Saucers, Blue Sprig 2 „ Muffins, 7in. _ „ Slops _ „ Milks 1 „ Egg Cups 2 only Bread aud Butter Plates' 129—1—ditto - SE®S—2O6-1 36 dozen Tumblers, pre?sed, 3 patterns. Terms at Sale. AUCTION SALE. MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, At 11 O'clock. GEO. W. BINNEY. HAS received instructions ■ from Mr. Clarkson (who is leaving for the South), to sell by public auction, on the premises, on Monday, December 10th, at 11 o'clock sharp, His Stock of Boots an d Shoes, Shop Fixtures, Gas Fittings; Household Furniture, 1 Singer's No. 2 (Tailors) Sewing Machine. &C, &C, &C • Terms Cash. - TUESDAYrDECEMBER 11. TO SHIP-CHANDLERS AND OTHERS. CLEARING-OUT SALT:. ANCHOR LIGHTS, MAST - HEAD LIGHTS, COMPASSES, BRASS HINGES, LOG GLASSES, SIDE LIGHTS, PARALLEL RULERS, PAINT SCRUBBERS, CHARTS, ROPE BLOCKS, &c, &c E. &. H. ISAACS T/ITlh'-'-- sell by auction, at their stores, X V Fort-street, on Tuesday next, December 11th, at 11 o'clock, A large quantity of Ship-Chandler's Sundries. NO JtESERYE. MONDAY, 11 A.Mi TRADE SALE GROCERIES & OILMAN'S STORES. 1 X, ARTHUR . WILL sell by auction at his Mart, (Produce and Grocery Department), on Monday next, at 11 o'clock a.m., An Assortment of Groceries and Oilman's Stores. Terras at Sale.