MOUNTAIN ROAD, TARANAKI. In Committee of Supply considerable dis cussion took piece on a A-ote of £10,000 for the Mountain Road,|Taranaki. Mr Sheehan, Sir George Grey, and Major Atkinson sup ported it, and Messrs Stout and RoUeston opposed. It was explained that the £10,000 AA'as part of sums set apart for the purchase 0 f native land in Taranaki. The vote Avas carried on the voices. Several other items Avere passed after some discussion. The proposed A Tote of £40,000 for works and opening up land for settlements was fttruck out on the voices. £ 40,000 FOR AUCKLAND COUNTIES. The only remainiug items were £40,000 for distribution amongst the Auckland coun ties to restore that part of the colony {to equality Avith those parts Avhich had large provincial liabilities and £260,000 for gene ral proA rincial liabilities approved by tlie.Go vernor in Council; a total vote of £300,000 for these purposes was, after discussion, carried by 33 to 9, the members of the late Government voting Avith the present Govern ment in the majority. PUBLIC WORKS AND IMMIGRATION APPROPRIATION BILL. The Bill AA-as introduced and passed the second reading. On Mr Joyce's motion the Government were instructed to inquire into the reasons for letting the extension of Wingston-Kings toAvn Railway by private contracts. Sir George Grey announced that proroga tion Avould be by commission on Monday. The House rose at 11.20 p.m. till to day.

To-day's Sitting.

House Insists on Homestead System.

The House sat to-day at intervals in consequence of conferences with the other Chamber on the Waste Lands Sales Bill and other Bills. The Legisla tive Council Avanted to throAV out the Homestead System ; but, iiotAvith standiug the fact that even a small section of the House concured Avith the Council, the majority of the House carried a resolu tion to insist on their disagreeing with the Council in throwing out the clauses.

AUCKLAND MEMBERS LEAVE TO-NIGHT.

The Hinemoa, Avith the Northern mem bers, Avas to have started to-day at 10, but Avill not start probably till mid night, calliag only at JN eAV Plymouth. Dr Pollen and family, I believe, are going. He has at last left the Ministerial residence, and must once more return to study.

RECEPTION OF SIR GEORGE GREY.

A PRELIMINARY meeting, convened by cir cular, a. as held in the Insurance Buildings this afternoon, to discuss the question of pro Adding a suitable reception for Sir George Grey. A long discussion ensued, relative to the best means of recognising the important sendees rendered by the Premier to the colony. It Avas ultimately decided to ascertain Avhat time there is available, and the meeting was adjourned till Monday, Sir George to be communicated Avith by telegraph in the interim to ascertain the probable date of his arriA'al.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. RUSSELL, this day. Sailed. —Fawn for Auckland, Leo, for Thames. Wind S.W. GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. DRAINAGE :OF ■" WAIO-__ARAKA. The drainage of the Waio-Karaka is occupying attention. The County are going to drive vigorously in that direction, to relieve the Avater, as the Queen of Beauty and Queen of May are at a stand-still through having so much to contend AA Tith. It is understood Mr Macky is being paid off. and the " AdA rertiser " suggests Messrs Puckey and Fraser be instructed to com plete the purchases Avithout delay. Major Keddell is paying fortnightly visits to do Mr Fraser's Magisterial duties. The Caledonian clean up to-day, and expect an excellent return. COROMANDEL, this day. SPECIMEN YIELDS. The Toketea manager reports seA'eral small parcels of picked stone during the week in the stope going in from No. 6 rise, and some small lots from the stope on either side of No. 4 rise ; also an improvement in the|lode, ■which is well charged Avith minerals, aud bearing every indication of gold being come upon shortly. In Nicholl's tribute gold is still being obtained. There are uoav over 7001bs of specimens and picked stone. The tributers in this part of the mine have only thirty feet "long by the same distance in depth ; there fore the Company Avill be able, if deemed adAdsable, to proceed Avith the loav level in order to cut the same lode. The Battery Manager reports about 50ozs retorted gold. Royal Oak.—TheiManager reports obtain ing a feAV pounds of specimens from the East branch, on the hanging Avail side of No 1 reef. Theground is rather hard, hence progress is slow. They have noAV on hand 931bs of specimens. [PRESS AGENCY.] WELLINGTON, this day. THE CABLE. A steamer has arrived at Port Darwin from BanjoeAvangi; but, OAving to the land line to Port Danvin having been doAvn, messages only came through yesterday. ANNIE HILL FOR MANUKAU. Sailed : Annie Hill, for Manukau. *""* LAURENCE, this day. GREAT FLOODS IN THE MOLYNEUX. There was one of the heaAdest floods in Molyneux river yesterday that has occurred fer years, owing to hot Avinds bringing doAvn the snow from mountains. Rain fell after the Avind, and the river rose as fast as in what Avas knoAvn as the " old man flood, " when so many lives Avere lost. No special damage is yet ascertained. WELLINGTON, this day. SPECULATIONS IN CROWN LANDS. Speculation in CroAvn Lands has been go ing on for the last fe>v days amongst pur chasers, who are anxious to obtain land before the NeAY Lands Bill comes into operation, upwards of thirty thousand acres were disposed of, and in some districts very little CroAvn land now remains. THE PRESBYTERIAN GENERAL ASSEMBLY. It has been decided by this that the month March shall be the time for the meet ing of the assembly. Th c greater part of the sederunt Avas taken up in discussing a report on temperance, and urging the adoption of measures to discourage intemperance. A Committee Avas reappointed to Avatch over the matter, and to take any.teps they might thinkjadvisable in support of anyfgood piece of legislation Avhich might be introducod in Parliament toAvards the repression of the drinking customs of the people, and that the attention of the people should be draAvn to the evil use of Avine at baptisms, funerals &c. CHRISTCHURCH, this day._l RAINS AND FLOODS. The railway employees subscribed £250 for the benefit of the" Avidow and family of Henry Addinate, recently killed on the railway. Heavy rains and north-Avest wind on hills caused heavy! floods in the Waimakiriri yes terday. The river overfloAved on to the railAvay, doing considerable damage in the eld place. Rain fell in some southern dis tricts yesterday, but] not sufficient for re nuirementb, The Christchurch and northern district, have had no rain yet.

LYTTELTON, this day. DEPARTURE OF WOOL SHIP..- Sailed : NeAV Zealand Shipping Com pany's ship Waitangi, Avith a cargo of avool, tallow, and Avheat. Value, £193,000.

NO. 3 COMPANY A.R.V. LADIES PRIZE.

(Per Stak Cakrier Pigeon),

The , folloAA'ing are the totals at the 400 yards range :W. D. Buctle, 17 ; Kelly, 22; Robinson, 21 ; Watson, 17 ; Soali, 17 ; Cameron, 23; Dore. 22 ;E. Partington, 21 ; Sergt. Hay, 22 ; Captain Moitoav, 18.

FORESTERS' ANNIVERSARY FETE.

It is the intention of the members of Court City of Auckland, A.0.F., to celebrate their fourteenth anniversary on Boxing Day, Decem ber 2Gth, by a grand fete They Avill meet at 9.30 a.m. sharp at the Cook-street Hall, with the members of Court Zealandia, Zealandia's Pride (Juvenile Court), and representatiA'es from Panmnre and Onehunga, and march in procession to the Domain, with their magnifi cient banners and regalia, and preceded by the splendid Hibernian Band, which Avill play a number of popular march tunes. The new banner of the Juvenile Court,' Avhich is beautifully worked, will be unfurled on this occasion. The sports, which are to commence at 12{0'clock, comprise :— 200 yards Handicap ; Juvenile Forester's Race, for boys OA rer 12 ; Foresters' Cup, open to members of any kindred Society ; JuA^enile Foresters' Race, for boys under 12; 150 yards Handicap; High Jump (running), boys over 12 years. A number of other races, &c, for smaller children Avill be arranged on the ground by the Committee. The prizes for the A rarious events are very good, and should have the cnect of securing a large number of entries. Entries for the Kindred Societies race and Ist and sth CA rents are to be forwarded to the Secretary on or before the 20th instant, but eAery competitor must have been a financial member of a society for not less than three months. All other entries are to be made on the ground. Refreshments will be supplied on tbe ground during the day. The procession will leave the Domain for town at •1 p.m. The annual soiree, and ball will be held in the evening in the Choral Hall. Tea will be provided at 6.30 o'clock, and dancing Avill commence at 9 p.m., an entertainment being held during the interval. The Hibernian Band will provide the dance music. We would refer our readers to our advertising columns for fuller particulars of what promises to be the most successful anniversary fete which the members of Court City of Auckland have yet held in Auckland.

CRICKET MATCHES.

(Per Star Carrier Pigeon.) A match between those clubs was played in the Domain this afternoon, the sides being as follow: —A. Heather, R. Browning, Willmott, C. Hesketh, A. Aitken, H. Hayr, A. Mears, T. Gillies, R. Baird, J. Baird, J. C. Seccombe. Remuera—W. F. JBuckland, J. Nolan, S. Jack son, D. Tonks, T. Whewell, W. H. Airey, W. Tonks, A. Baber, Cheesemaa, R. Scarborough, A. Tonks. The following scores had been made up to the time of our going to press : 3 p.m. Remuera.—lst Innings. J. Nolan, c Mears b Aitken 0 A. Tonks, b Aicken ... 2 W. Tonks, b Mears 4 Scarborough, 1 b w, b Mears 6 D. Tonks, not out 11 W. F. Buckland, not out 6 Byes 3 Total 32 There are a large number of persons present.

MISS JESSIE RAYMOND'S BENEFIT.

That popular actress Miss Jessie Raymond Avill re-appear at the Albert Hall on Monday night in a first-class programme, including songs, dances, presentation of address to Fire Brigade, and an illuminated tableaux.

EVENING STAR SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1877.



The s.s. Wanaka crossed the bar at 12.45 to day. Passengers—Mr and Mrs Moss and family (S), Mrs Macfarlane and daughter. Miss Fryers. Miss McDonald, Messrs. O'Reilly, Curtis (2), Webster, Herbert, | Boardman, Jack man, LeAvis, Miller, Engel, Andrews, O'Hanlon, and 7 steerage. AALBER THALL. MONDAY, DECEMBER 10. Re-appearance of Miss Jessie Raymond in Drama, Songs, Dances, Recitations. 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: Bill of Fare. TVT O W IN THE PRESS. To Be Published in a Feav Days, A NEW MAP OF THE NORTH ISLAND, Showing boundaries of Counties compiled from the latest Government SurA'eys, containing over 1800 names of places, rivers, Sec Engraved and Lithographed by Schmidt and Co., Vulcan Lane and High-street. ANTED, a strong Boy.—Apply W« R. Hayward's Bedding "Warehouse, Wyndham-street. WANTED, a good General Servant.— Mrs. Hay, Hazelbank, Symonds-street. WANTED, tAvo Apprentices for Dress making. Also a respectable Girl for Housework—Mrs Beedell. Eden Terrace. WANTED, two smart Lads to Gather Fruit; must be scruplously clean. —Apply on Monday morning, 10 a.m., to Robert Brewin, Auckland Seed and Fruit Depot. ___ ANTED, a Boy to Stick Bills.— A. Pulleng, Fruiterer, Queen-street. ANTED, four good Pick and Shovel Men—T. Teasdale, Baker, Grey-street. ANTED, a good General Servant ; references required.—Apply before 12 o'clook to Mrs Dawson, Wellesley-street, next Baptist Chapel. , ANTED, a smart Lad for the glazing department.—Union Sash and Door Company. ANTED, a General Servant • refer ences required.—Miss Maunsell, St. Mary's Parsonage, Parnell. W ANTED, the Amalgamated Shoe makers to Meet TUESDAY, at 7.30 p.m. Business important. British Hotel. ANTED, a good Cap Maker; con stant employment.—W. H. Fenton, Manufacturer, 64, Queen-street. W~ ANTED, an Apprentice to the Furni ture Departmen,.—Hollo way, Garlick, and Cranwell. Queen-street. ANTED, a Lad, about 16, as an Apprentice to the Clothing.—Katterns and Sheppard, Boot Upper Manufacturers, Elliott-street. WANTED, a good Geeeral Servant where a nursegirl is kept; good wages. —Apply to Miss Ryan, Grocery Store, Parnell. WANTED, a tidy General Servant, to go to the Thames —Apply, at once, to Mrs. Alex. Farquhar, Chapel-street. WANTED, a good Wool-sorter and Packer.—Apply immediately to Adam Laybourn, Fort-street. WANTED, Apprentices and Improvers for the Dressmaking.—W Rattray, Draper and Silk Mercer, 66, _ Quee____-stregt. WANTED, tAvo good Benchmen.—C. Brookes, Blue Boot, Queen-street. T*7 ANTED KNOWN, "Pantheon" W 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_PublK_j___i__R_n WANTED, Employment by a steady first-class Newspaper Compositor; good references.—Apply at this office. . WANTED, a good Machinist; one accustomed to upholstery work and making of carpets preferred. Address, by letter only, to "Machinist," stating name and address, and left at this office. WANTED, a competent Governess.— Address S.S., Post Office. ANTED, a good General Servant.— Apply to Miss Alexander, Epsom. | WANTED, a Cooper, to proceed to Napier; constant employment; single man preferred.—Fisher and Co. ITS7ANTED, to sell, a large assortment W of White and Coloured Shirts, very good ouality: also, Fashionable Linen Collars, a lot ot Shakespeare Collars, ail sizes. 6s 6d per doz. ; andVood Sponges at half-price.-J. Alwmger, 20 vlctoria?street, four doors from Union Bank, new building. _ _— ■_~I_TANTED, a Middle-aged General ber- W vant; good references required.-Apply, betJee_ 10 and 3.-Mrs. _Wkn>, Ra^ps, bourne, Symonds-street.



\V" ANT ED ' a first-class Cabine 7 t Maker.—Apply at once to Langley an Newman, 3s'a pier. TTTANTED, a General Servant av3i § f understands plain cookine. — Appi City Club Hotel. " \&T ANTED, a Situation as a G vcrnes V ? by a Lady of high accomplishments Many years experience in tuition. No objectio; to go to the Waikato or to the South.—Addres "Governess," care Star office. WANTED to Dispose of severalsupeno Second-hand Pianos, from £10 upwards which may be paid for as most convenient t( purchasers: also, Second-hand Harmoniums and new Pianos and Hacwoniums, to be sole chean. to make room for large shipments.- Webb's Music Saloon, Wellesley-street. ANTED KNOWN, First Choic. Light Fancy Josephine Gloves. Prices 2/6; worth 1/6. Gents' Fancy Kid Gloves, 2/1 per pair ; Panama Hats, from 2/ to 5/; Gentle men's Leghorn Hats, 6/, worth 9/; and a greai variety of Ladies' Straw Hats, Feathers Flowers, and Fancy Trimmings to be sole cheap ; 10 doz. Children's Silk Gloves (white anc coloured), Id to Gd, worth 1/3.— W. Eyre, Ennis killen House. Victoria-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 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. WAN TED KNO^VN, that C. Brooks is Selling Boots of CA-ery description at Reduced Prices, for tAvo months only. Having boueht 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 have just landed a Splendid Stock of Ladies' and Children's English Goods, consisting of Kid and Prunella Boots, Ladies' Loav Shoes, Infants' Boots and Shoes in great variety ; Selling Cheap. Call and look at the quality and prices. Town and Country people will find a great saving 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. t£s_ No connection Avith any other Shop in the city or suburbs. *¥JSTANTED, Everyone to knoAv that I V V am Selling Off my Stock of China, Glass, and Earthen Avare, at the following Loav Prices, as it must be cleared out :—Best Common Cups and Saucers, 6d or 5s 6d per doz ; best W. ard G. Cups and Saucers. 13d or 12s per doz ; Tumblers, from 33 per doz.; Plates, from 2s 6d per dozen ; largest size, 5s per dozen, in three patterns ; best BroAvn Teapots from Is 3d each, and every other article in the trade at the same loav prices. This is a chance for people takincr up house.—Wm. Holds worth, 29, Victoria-street. The Cheapest House in Auck land for Ready-made Boots and Shoes, &c. Public opinion. KnoAvn, that D. Goldie is 7 T prepared to supply all kinds of Timbo and other Building Materials, including Sashes Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &0. at the lOAvest market price, at his Yards Cus tom-ho use-3treet. ANTED KNOWN, all those in want of Money to call on their uncle, Avhere any sum from Is. to £500 can be had on every description of Ladies' and Gentlemen's Clothing, Watches, Jewellery, and every description of merchandise.—Note the address: "London Loan Office," under Theatre Royal, Victoria-street.— Private entrance uader archway. ANTED KNOWN, Good White Socks, 3d per pair, rise Id each size; 500 yards Embroidery at Is, Avorth Is Gd; Ladies' Gipsy Hats, trimmed, 3s and Is each ; our own make Corded Sun Hats, from 2/6 each; 21 penny Ribbon, fashionable colours, 6d per yard; Leg horn Hats, Is 6d to fis each; Gentlemen's Deep Dux Collars, 5d per box; Scented Soap at English prices (Id a cake); Umbrellas, best silk, from 6s each; ditto in Gentlemen's (Alpacca), from 5s each ; Boys' Tweed, proA'ed to be good wear ; Flap Hats, Is Gd each, worth 2s; Towels, from 6d to 2s 3d each; Toilet Covers, in good quality only; Black French Merino, best quality; Ladies' Linen Handkerchiefs, 7s per dozen. All the above are guaranteed Bargains.—Address, J. Green, second shop above Thompson's, Victoria-street. AUCKLAND AND NEWCASTLE Also, KAIPARA RAILWAY. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR EXCURSIONS. CHEAP FARES. Ordinary Single Fare Ticket issued from any Station, between Saturday, 22ndDecember, and Wednesday, 2nd January inclusiA-e, will be available for returning any day up to, and in cluding Thursday. 3rd January. BOXING DAY, NEW YEAR'S DAY, AND 2nd JANUARY. Trains will run during greater portion of the day every twenty minutes between Auckland and Ellerßlie. Fares :--Auckland, NeAvmarket, and One hunga to Ellersiie —One Shilling, siDgle or return, irrespectiA'e of claS3. Train for Waikato leaves Auckland at 6.15 p.m. Tickets, admitting to Course, can bo had at Auckland, Newmarket, and Onehunera Stations. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. [A CARD.] DR. ELLIS hereby notifies that on and after TUESDAY, 4th December, 1877, his successor, DR. HAINES, Avill for the present occupy Dr. Ellis' late residence at Manukau Road, Parnell, and Avill attend for Consultation at Mr. Sharland's, Shortland-street, from 11 till 1 o'clock daily. ~tm D U C A T lONA 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. Jf O T 1 C _T The public are hereby cautioned not to pay to John Hogan any money on account of Milk, Sec, 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 7,1877. mO ARRIVE, Ex TRANSIT, @ OAMARU: 300 sacks BRAN 100 sacks FLOUR. T. H. HALL & CO., HIGH-STREET & VULCAN LANE. ~vr E L S O N W OPS, Ex TARANAKI: 6 bales PRIME QUALITY HOPS. T. H. HALL & CO., HIGH-STREET & VULCAN LANE. Christmas & _N_sw Year's presents. UPWARDS 500 p^" TURES Wag** Comprising— OIL & WATER COLOUR PAINTINGS, AUTOTYPES, OLEOGRAPHS, CHROMO-LITHOGRAPHS, PLAIN AND COLOURED PHOTOGRAPHS. Also, Splendid Assortment of PHOTOGRAPHIC & COLOURED SCRAPS, SCRAP ALBUMS, AND ARTISTS' COLOUR BOXES. W. PHILLIPPS & SON beg to inform their friends that, for Six Weeks from date, all Cash Purchasers of the above Goods Avill be allowed a DISCOUNT OF TWENTY PER CENT. We also wish to draw attention to our Large and Varied Stock of paperhangings, gllt mouldings, artists Colours Sundries, Windoav Glass, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, &c. i W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS 95&97, Queen-street. ggAuckland. December 6, 1877. ' A GENTLEMAN (retired Naval Officer) age 33, Avith moderate income, wishes t< communicate Avith a young lady, Avidow o otherwise, with a Ariew to matrimony.—Apply by letter, in the first instance T.E* E\7ENIN( ST4R. Office, Auckland t



_ !^fe^-__i? ~ 2 A. O. F., {T^^ggpL A. D. _; WOK ESTER S' WE T E TO cklkbratw the ; FOURTEENTH ANNIVERSARY i OF a COURT CITY OF AUCKLAND, 3978 1 TO BE HELD IN THE Domain, on Boxing Day, 3 26th december. 1877. _ A PROCESSION will leave the Cook-streei Hall for the DOMAIN, at 9.30 a.m. sharp, and _ return at 1 p.m. Members of all Courts are re spectfully invited. | In the EVENING, a SOIREE and BALL will take place, in the Choral Hall. Tea on the Table at 6.30 p.m.; Dancing to commence at 9. l A Lady will be in attendance in the Cloak room. ; The following SPORTS will be held in the Domain, to commence at 12 o'clock sharp :— ; 1. 200 YARDS HANDICAP.-lst prize. Fores ter's Sash; 2nd prize, Framed Emblem. Entries, Is. 2. JUVENILE FORESTERS' RACE (for Boys over 12 years), 200 Yards Handicap.—lst ; prize, 155.; 2nd prize, 7c 6d.; 3rd mlze, ss. Entries, 6d. , 3. FORESTERS' CUP, 300 Yards Handicap, open to Members of any recognised Kindred Society.—lst prize, Silver Cup; 2nd prize, Gold Ring. Entries, 2s. 6d. 4. JUVENILE FORESTERS' RACE (for Boys under 12 years), 100 Yards.—lst prize, Handsome Wheelbarrow; 2nd prize, 3s. 5. 150 YARDS HANDICAP.-lst prize, £110s.; 2nd prize, £1. Entries, Is. 6. RUNNING HIGH JUMP (for Boys over 12 years).—lst prize, Handsome Book, value 165.; 2nd prize, os. Entries, 6d. Arrangements are made by the Sports Com mittee for a number of other races, &c, for the younger children, for which suitable prizes haA-e been provided. Names and entries for the Kindred Societies Race to be left with the Secretary, on or before the 20th inst. All intending competitors must be financial members of a Society for at least three months. The other races will be open to financial members of the A.O.F. only; Names and entries for the Ist and sth events to be left Avith the Secretary on same date as Foresters' Cup. All other entries close on the ground. TICKETS (Soiree & Ball), Three Shillings each, can be obtained from Bro. Auger, Parnell; Bro. Holland, Queen-street; or any member of the Committee. Further information may be obtained from W. GODWIN,. Secretary to the Committee, Grey-street. Christmas Sports, ellerslie gardens, BOXING DAY, WEDNESDAY, 26th December, 1877. 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 Rowing and Cricket Clubs only. Half-mile Handicap (open).—Prizes, £3 and „1. Boys' Races, under 8 years, under 13 years, and under 16 years. Two prizes each. 150 Yards Handicap (open to Members of the Tradesmen's Athletic Club only). Prizes, £5 and £1. Hop, Step, and Jump, £1. Sack Race, £1. Three-legged Race, £1. Jumping with Horses (the prize to go to the Beat 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. ODD FELLOWS' HALL, COOK-STREET. A Quadrille Assembly will be held in the above Hall on Wednesday Evening next, 12th December. Dancing to commence at 8 o'clock sharp. Tickets from Committee; or at door.—W. T. Donald, M.C. CHARLES BURTON'S CHRISTMAS GIFT ENTERPRISE, AVITH MATRIMONIAL INDUCEMENTS. In two Cakes will be inserted A GOLD WEDDING RING, each 18 carat fine. First Prize: HANDSOME THREE-DECK'D WEDDING CAKE. C.8., at the request of many friends, has decided to hold an Art Union on the same principles as those which gave so much satis faction in 1873, '71, '75, and '76. The Drawing to take place on FRIDAY EVENING, December 21, at 6 o'clock. A Committee of Subscribers will be respect fully requested Co conduct the same. 100 Subscribers, at 2s. 6d., £50. Ist Prize—Highly Ornamented Wed ding Cake, with Parisian Vase and Bouquet £5 0 0 2nd Prize—Wedding Cake, iced and piped ..200 3rd Pri_a—Wedding Cake, iced .. .. 15 0 4th Prize—Currant Pound Cake, iced.. 015 0 sth Prize—Currant Pound Cake .. .. 010 0 6th Prize—Currant Pound Cake .. ..080 50 Currant Pound Cakes, at 5s 12 10 0 100 Currant Pound Cakes, at 4s .. .. 20 0 0 152 Fancy Packets 7 12 0 95 Blanks 0 0 0 £50 0 0 All the Goods will be of superior quality. Tickets to be had of Charles Burton, Con fectioner and Charcoal Biscuit Manufacturer. Parnell and Queen-street. Orders for Mince Pies (large or small) are re spectfully requested to be sent not later than 4 p.m. on the 10th instant. N.B.—The Gold Wedding Rings will be in the 4s. and sb. Cakes. ALMA GOLDMINING OCMPANY LIMITED. A General Meeting of Shareholders in the above-named Company will be held at the Company s office, in Albert and Darby-streets, Thames, on WEDNESDAY, the 19th day of December, 1877, at 11 o'clock a.m. Business : To authorise the Directors to let on tribute the Company's Mine, or such portions of it as may be deemed advisable. D. G. MACDONNELL, Manager. Thames, December 6,1877. CURE GOLD MINING _COMPANY (LIMITED), The Half-yearly General Meeting of Share holders is hereby convened to be held in the Company's Office, Soortland-street, next Post office, Auckland, on THURSDAY, 20th De cember, 1877, at noon. Business: To receive Directors' report and balance-sheet. ROBERT HORNE, Secretary. Auckland, December 7,1877. S. REWARD.—Lost on the 27th Nov. in Chapel-street, a small Brindled Siut . Puppy, short tail.—Apply John Newbold, Lower Chapel-street. ARCH HILL BRICK AND POTTERY WORKS, Great North Road. TO BUILDERS AND OTHERS. To Meet the Times. The Proprietors have reduced their Well burned Bricks to £1 ss. per thousand; Oyster Lime, of the best quaUty, at 9d. per bushel. Sand supplied. POTTERY.—FIower Pots, Seed Pans, and Vases of all sizes. GLAZEWARE.—Bread Pans, Milk Fans, Butter Crocks, Wash Pans, and other articles too numerous to mention. Having been awarded the First Prize at the late Agricultural Show, we are now open to supply the above at the lowest current prices. Orders, addressed to Sloans & Co., promptly attended to; or on the premises. UCKLAND PERMANENT CO OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. NOTICE. i The Half-yearly General Metting of Members of the Auckland Permanent Cooperative 1 Building and Investment Society will be held at the Society's Office,. 93, Queen-street, at ' half-past seven o'clock on TUESDAY Evening, the 11th instant. . . JOHN BATGER, Secretary. PARROTS. —Just tke thing for Holiday Presents!— Has arrived, a First-class Variety of PARROTS* for Sale cheap, at the Market Place- ' Ii^OUND !—• Laige sum of money last d J_ night (in my till) result of sales. New r Potatoes, 2_bs. 35.; magnificent Canterburj , (real " balls of flour"), 301bs. Is-; Onions, 3d. pei ?j lb, Roll up to-night'.—Hannaford'a "Corner,' opposite Firebell, Queon-streetu



GAZETTE IN BANKRUPTCY. IN the matter of " The Debtors anc Creditors Act. 1876," and of ihe Bank ruptcy of William Henry Sykes, o: Matakohe, Boatbuilder, a Debtor. Creditors Avho have not already proved then Claims with me are requested to do so on oi before the 15th instant, Avhen a first and fina! Dividend will be payable. THOS, MACFFARLANE, T'ru stc 6 Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, December 5.1577. IN the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and of the Bank ruptcy of Arthur Utting, lately of Hokianga, Storekeeper, a Debtor. Creditors whohaA'e not already proved their Debts are requested to do so with me on or before the loth instant, Avhen a first and final Dividend will be payable. THOS. MACFFARLANE, Trustee Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, December 5.1877. 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 William Henry Broadbent, of Wa ngarei, in the Provincial District of Auckland, in the Colony of New Zea land, Storekeeper, a Debtor. This is to notify that the said William Henry Broadbent has this day filed a statement, that he is unable to meet his engagements with his Creditors. The First Meeting of Creditors to be held at the Supreme Court Buildings, Eden street, in the city of Auckland, at the hour of eleven of the clock in the forenoon, on MON DAY, the 17th day of December instant. Dated this Bth day of December, 1877- EDWARD S. WILLCOCKS, Registrar. William Thorne, 81, Queen-street, Auckland, Solicitor for the Debtor. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND. NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors' and Creditors' Act. 1876," and of the bankruptcy of Louis Fournier, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that a General Meet ing of the Creditors of the said Louis Fournier, will be held at my office, Supreme Court Buildings, Eden-street, Auckland, on THURS DAY, the thirteenth day of December instant, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to receive my report, and to giA*e an Order of Discharge to the said Debtor. Dated at Auckland, this 7th day of December, 1877. THO. MACFFARLANE, Trustee. William Thorne, Solicitor for Debtor, 81, Queen-street, Auckland. DRAINAGE NOT! C'E. COOK-STREET.. TO OWNERS AND OCCUPIERS. Auckland Town Clerk's Office. December 7,1877. Notice is hereby given to owners and occu piers of Land, situate and abutting on COOK-STREET (between Grey and Hobson street), to Drain their respective Properties into the SeAver in course of construction. The present Contractor will execute the work at schedule prices, to street line, particulars, of Avhich may be obtained on application to the City Surveyor. Failing non-compliance with this- notice, the City Council will, under the provisions of " The Corporations Act, 1876," proceed with the work necessary, at the risk and cost of owners or occupiers. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. mENDERS FOR FENCING. Town Clerk's Office, Dec. 1,1877. Tenders will be received until noon of THURS DAY, the 13th instant, for 100 chains, more or less, of Four-rail Hobart Town or split Heart of Kauri Rail Fencing at the City Abbatoirs, in terms of specifiations at this office. Tenders will be received for any portion or the whole of the work. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders to be endorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. mO STONE WALL BUILDERS. Town Clerk's Office, Dec. 4,1877. Tenders will b<3 received until 2 p.m. of THURSDAY, 13th instant, for Building about 63 chains of Stone Wall; also for Repairing about 120 chains Stone Wall, in terms of specifications and plans at this Office, and at the Pumping Station on the ground, Western Springs. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders to be endorsed as above. P. A. PHTUPS, Town Clerk. TRON BOUYS FOR KAIPARA. Marine Office, Wellington, 20th November, 1877. Written Tenders will be received a*" this office, and at the District Engineer's Office, Auckland, until noon on WEDNESDAY, 12th December, 1877, for the construction of Two Iron Channel Buoys for Kaipara Harbour. They must be addressed to the Hon- the Com missioner of Customs, Wellington, and marked outside " Tender for Channel Buoys, Kaipara." Plan and specification may be seen at the Public Works Offices, at Wellington and Auck land. The lowestfor any tendßr will not necessarily accepted. By command. JOHN BLACKETT, Marine Engineer^ T~ ENDERS Avill be received up to the 10th instant, by the Trustees of the late George Crnmmer, for the Grazing of Two Pad docks at Remuera, till the 15th February next. Any information can be obtained from, and Tenders are to be left at the office of ROBERT ROSE, Shortland-street. mo BUILDERS. Tenders will be received by the undersigned until -1 p.m. of TUESDAY, the 11th instant, for the erection of Brick Buildings in.Queen-street. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. P. HEREPATH, Architect. m O BUILDERS Tenders will bo receiA^ed up to noon on Satur day, the loth instant, for theErectionof a Brick Building in Queen-street. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street^. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. {% itycl vb. ho tc l. h. nTajbbott 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 will be bappy to see both old and neAV faces around him. The Business will continue to-be conducted on a scale worthy the high reputation the House maintained under the five years of his forme? management. No other but the Choicest Brakes of Wines, Spirits, and Beers will be kepi in stock. Auckland, December 17th,, _877. Q T £ A M ENGINES. FOR SALE, Cheap, in fixst-class condition, with certificate for (Bibs pressure: 1 Portable, double cylinders, 9i; 1 Do., Do.. 7J; 1 Do,, single cylinder. 10; I Do., Do., B.—Apply to G. HOLDSRIP,



f\NSA L E •• DUFFIELD'S ADELAIDE FLOUR IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS.- I-, h. Mckenzie. December 3", 1577. T> E M U E R A. FOR SALE OR LEASE, The Well-knoAvn Freehold Messuage and property of W. A. Hunt, Esq . situate' at Re- | muera. The property consists of seven acres of I -rood Land, Avell fenced in and suitably divided into paddocks. Th. Dwelling-house. Stables* and outbuildings are in good reoair and condi tion. Ihe grounds are tasteful)y laid oiit and planted vrith choice trees and shrubs of many , years growth. If sbld, 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. _-ssl_ •>_77 _ '*_'___ A UCKL AN D RACING"" CLUB. SUMMER MEETING. BOXING DAY, 26th~ December, 1577, AND JANUARY Ist (Neav Year's Day), And 2nd, IS7S. President: I Vice-President: Mr. DllavOrth. I Mr. A. Bucklaxd: Boxing Day. New Year's Dayl 2nd January. _ ~ _~ Derby Stakes Mares Produce Railway Plate Selling Race Stakes Publican's Auckland Cup Purse Steeplechase A. Racin a Club Hurdle Race Handican Auckland Plate Grand Stand Maiden Plate Handicap Steward's Han- Hack Hurdle dioap Hurry Scurry Race. iConsolation. Nominations close on Dec. 11, 1377 WM. PERCIVAL, Secretary. 'v^l Q TEAM TO RIVER- KJ HEAD. __i_il______r On and after MONDAY, 10t_ December, the p.s. CITY OU CORK will leave Auckland at 1.30 p.m. instead of 12.30 p.m. J. CASEY & SON. IF you have anything to sell- of superioi 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_dperlb.; Fore-quarters of Mutton at 2d per lb.; Boiling Beef, 3d and dd per lb. For Cash. Families waited on for orders.—A. PORN WELL, Queen-street. I^OTICE O~F REMOVAL. Mr. FERDINAND PELTZER, 8.E.L., begs to inform his Pupils, and the general public that he has RemoAred to Hobson-street, opposite St. MattheAv's Church, and next to Mr. Plum ley. Lessons in the French Language and Literature at hid own or pupil's residence. Schools a-isited. Q N ~g A L E. Tanks, Charcoal Best Isewcastle, Wangarei, Bay and Wai kato Coal FireAvood, (cut and uncut) Furniture removed with dispatch. J. CRAIG, Forwarding Agent, Fort-street. MONUMENTS, TOMBSTONES, & TOMBRAILS. TAIT BROTHERS Marble, Stone, and Tombrait. Works. Show Rooms and Works: Lome-street. Inscriptions cut, painted, and gilded in a superior style. Tombstones, &c, renewed in cemeteries. All work guaranteed. Designs and prices sent free by post. Inspectioninvited O LET, a 6-roomed House in College Road; good view of the wharf and harbour.—H. Partington, House and Land Agent. Stichburry's Buildings; O LET, in Lower Chapel-street, two Three-roomed Cottages; rent, 7s. each per week.—Apply to Mrs. Mcintosh, Wellington street, corner of Nelson-street. FOR SALE, a Beautiful Little Property, situated at Charlton, Mount Eden, taste fully laid out; rich volcanic soil; has delightful prospect; full view of Mount Albert" and sur rounding country.—Apply at this office. TO LET, the Residence of Sir George Arney, at Remuera, lately occupied by E. Comiskey, Esq., comprising twelve rooms and offices complete, together with ten acres of Land tastefully laid out. Apply to W. AITKEN, Land Agent. C*p_P_A —ONE House of 7 rooms, and Two jV*. %f \f. ■. Houses of i rooms and scullery, all in good condition, on freehold corner allotment, close to Freeman's Bay. Price for the lot, £550. —S. Vaile, House Agent, Shortland-street. TO LET,. spacious and convenient Offices, ■with office fittings, fire-proof strong-room large dry cellarage,, and good supply of water suitable either for the law, wine, or genera mercantile business.—Apply to W. Aitken. jj_»-| PER FOOT. Capital Building, dWJL Alletment 116 and 80. Beautiful sea view, cannot be built out. The whole of the purchase money can remain on mortgage.—S. Vaile, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street. TO BE LEASED, for ten years, those extensive and excellent Premises, com prising Mr. Dornwell's Butcher's Shop, .together with shop adioining in Queen-street, 7.Shops in Darby-street,. Albert Hall, Bowling Saloon, Stable, &c, &c—F. Ring, Agent. TO LET, a six-roomed House.—Apply to Mr. Barnes, Karangahape Road, Newton. FOR SALE, a good, young quiet harness Horse; trial given.—R. Stevenson, Grocer, Newton Road. TO BE SOLD, cheap, a five-ton Yacht, in excellent repair.—For particulars apply o W. 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, and Market _J_l Garden, Avith four-roomed Cottage, in the City, for Lease, at a low rent, with immediate possession.—S. Y. Collins, Hepburn-street. .VrORTH'SHORET^EiceUeht 10-roomed JJI 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. W. Jones, Royal Insurance, Short land-street. rtl Ato £1000 LENT, on Building d&JLv. Society principles or on any term to suit borrowers.— G. Williamson, Estate Agent Vulcan Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated <_JQ/\ CASH, Balance at 10s. per week.— cwO" Comfortable Cottage close to theßail way Station.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. 0 K{\ CASH, Balance at 15s. per week.—ln oVtf V. a leading street, 15 minutes walk from Queen-street, a Large Building containing ter rooms, admirably adapted for a, Boarding house. For Sale at the low price of _I_o.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent. Shortland-street, 1 £_S. PER FOOT, at Ponsonby,, two Capita JL_» Building Allotments, measuring 80 x 100 for Sale at 15s. per foot.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. "VTORTH SHORE.—To Let, a Furnishec JL. Cottage, containing 6 rooms; splendidlj situated.—Apply R. o. R. Duder, House Agents OrtPA —COMFORTABLE HOMESTEAI sw__ _> L. . of oacres, divided into3paddocks 1 paddock grass,. _ acre strawberries, the re mainderin orchard and vineyard, vegetables &c.; new House of 5 rooms, also. Stable, Cow shed, Pisrgery, Well, &c—S.. Vaile,. Land Agent Shortland-street.. OI ss. PEK FOOT. 15, minutes walk fron c*___ Queen-street, a few Choice Allotments fully planted with fruit and ornamental trees Terms, £10 cash • balance can. remain on mort gage.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. TO LET,, those commodious Offices, Avitl fixtures, lately occupied by Mr. E. Meyer Solicitor, Shortland-street; rent low. Also, s small Store and Office adioining Custom-housi Hotel, Fort-street, at a moderate rent.—Appl; to Samuel BroAvn, Shsrtland-street. TO LET, a good House of six rooms* am one of four rooms, with water-laid on. am good well „ ovens and gawlens.—James Rei« Eden Terrace; oa- Ashton and Son-- Insurane Buildings JNO. C. C L OU G H MASEFIELD'S BUILDINGS, Albert-street, Violinist,. Teacher of the Violi„ Viola, and Oboe, DRAMATIC LEADER, ETC. Brass and String Bands taught, and MnsiOi Pieces effectively arranged for the same for any instrumentation or number of performers. Concerts, Balls, and Quadrille. Parties attende



WESL EV A N CHUECHE S. TO-MORROW (SUNDAY). PITT-STREET.—Morning, 11, Rev. T. Buddie ; Evening. 6.30, Key. W, Kirk. PARNELL.—Morning, 11, Mr. Salter; Evening. 6.30, Kcv. T. Buddie. GRAFTON ROAD. —Morning. 11, Rev. W. J. Williams; Evening, 6.30, Mr. Salter. GSION-STREET.—Morning, 11, Mr. Olphert; Even-in ~ 6.30, Mr. Jessop. PONSONBY.—Morning, 11, Rev. W. Kirk; Evening, C.30, Rev. V. . J. Williams. SEW NORTH ROAD. — Afternoon, 2.30, Mr. .Salter: Evening, 6.30, Mr. Rosser. NORTH SKO;••:•.«•:.—Morning. 11, Rev. J. Whe avoll ; Evening. 6.30, Mr. Wykes. MOUNT EDEN.—Morning, 11. Mr. Burton. T~ ________ ROYAL.—Sunday Evening Seivices (under the conduct of tho Young Men's Christian Association), December 9,1877. Doors open at 7.30: Service to begin at 8, and close at 9 p.m. All arc invited. Seats free. QT. STEPHEN'S PRESBYTERIAN >D CH QRCH, Ponsonby Hall.—Divine Service Avill b> conducted l'_-morrow Morning, at II and E veiling, at C.30., by Ho v. Mr. Runciman. ffN I TED M ETHODIST FREE U , CHUB CH, junction of Pitt and Vincent streets.— Divine Service eA'ery Lord's Day.— Morning, at 11, Evening, at 6.30. T ORNE-STREET HALL SUNDAY JL. SEI i VICES, conducted by Samuel Edger, BA., Sunday, Dec. 9.—M "ruing: "God's gifts, and Man's perversity." Evening: "Love that is no Love, and.Love that is genuine." EA-ening Service commences at 6.45. TTN ITED MET HO ~DTs~T~FREE .J CHURCH, Temperance- Hall Albert street.— Divine Service every Lord's Day.— Morning, at 11, Rev. R. Taylor; Evening, at 6.30, Rev. _. Garlick. Collections for Missions. Juvenile Missionary Meeting in the afternoon, at 2.30. T3APTIST CHURCH~W"ellesley-street. JO The Rev. Allan W. Webb will preach to morrow- evening on " The "-'hilosophy of Drun kenness, Scrip? urally considered." "PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Devon _L port. North Shore.—Divine Service will ba conducted in this Church to-morroAv (Sunday) 9th inst. Morning., at 11 o'clock, and Evening, at 6.30 o'clock, by Rev. A. Carrick, from Toronto. CHRISTIANS MEETING "HOUSE ■ _.. Hobson and Cook-streets. —To-morroAv, G. 30 p.m. Subject: "The Resurrection of Lazarus," by T. H. Jennings. No Collection. "FT N*f T"iS _''"M"_T"H O D I S T FREE <U CHURCH, ALBERT-STREET. MISSIONARY SERVICES will be held in the Temperance Hall, Albert-street, TO MORROW :— Morning, at 11, by Rev. R. Taylor. Evening, at 6.30, Rev. Mr. Garlick. Afternoon, at 3, a JUVENILE MISSIONARY MEETING Avill be held. Addresses will be deliA-ered by Revs. Taylor, Garlick, and other friends. Friends with Missionary sympathies are cor dially invited. A NNiV-SRSAK ¥ OERVICES THE FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF THE PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH,. Franklin Road, Will be Celebrated as follows ■:— TO-MORROW (SUNDAY). Special Sermons AYill be preached. MORNING, At Eleven, , By REV. ALLEN WEBB. AFTERNOON, At Thr cc, By REV. D. DUTTON, F.R.A.S. EVENING, At Half-Past Six, By REV. R. TAYLOR. ON TUESDAY. THE 11th■ DEC, A PUBLIC TEA MEETING will be held in the School-room, at 6.30. Tickets. Is 6d each. After Tea, a PUBLIC Meeting will be held, when several Ministers Avill deliA rer Addresses. "OAZAAR! "OAZ-AAR! B A Z A A Rl' A BAZAAR OF USEFUL AND FANCY ARTICLES, in aid of the PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, Franklyn Road, . WILL be OPENED IN THE CITY MARKET, On THURSDAY next, 13th inst., And be continued the following FRIDAY and SATURDAY. Open at Two o'clock Each Day. ADMISSION, is. N.B.—There will be a very large and choice assortment of Wearing Apparel. RIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, Alexandra-street. — Sabbath Services:— Morning, at 11. and Evening, at 6.30, Rev. D. Duttin, F.R.A.S. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH,Beres ford-street.—Sunday Services, Dee. 9.— Rev. J. Robertson, M.A., will preach in the Morning at 11, and in the Evening at 6.30. Sub iects:—Morning: "My People doth not con sider." Evening: Exposition of tEe Book of Proverbs. Last address of the series for the present. YVH. "The consequences of cur actions upon ourselves and our homes." WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19. FREEHOLD PROPERTIES, TAURANGA. IN THE ESTATE OF A. ANDERSON, DECEASED. M. JONES & CO. WILL sell by auction at the Central Sale Rooms, on Wednesday, 19th Dec,. at 12 noon, Lot 192, ToAvn of Tauranga,. J-acre, . with. Buildings and Improvements. Lot 42, Parish of Te Wairou, Tauranga, near Katikati, containing 80 acres, Avith House and Improvements. Lot 67. Parish of Opoto, Tauranga, 50 acres. Lot 236. Parish of Te Papa,. Tduranga, 50 > acres. Terms at Sale. MONDAY, DECEMBERJIO. EX PEARL, @ NORFOLK ISLAND.. L. W. E A T Q> Nn 1 \\T ILL sell by auction, at his mart, .Forts ▼ T street, on Monday, the 10th inst., at 12r o'clock. I 80 bunches Banna nas 20 bags Onions 1000 Cocannts. ; "TVT E W M A R X E T ~T_ O TEL.. CHANGE OF PROPRIETORSHIP. George Robson (late Providers of s.s.. Rotomahana), begs to inform, the public off " Auckland and the respected.residents in the ' immediate neighbourhood of Newmarket, that 1 he has taken the above Hotel, .and hopes to be favoured with the patronage of all old i customers, and will be glad to welcome new i ones. _ TUESDAY, NOON. ' * :A T AR T H U~R''S, M. AR T, FURNITURE DEPARTMENT. CLEARING - OUT SALE OF FANCY GOODS, Jewellery, Millinery. Clothing: 1 Hat 3, Watches, Looking Glasses. Pictures. . ~ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, > NOON. 1 NORTH SHORE, NORTH DEVON PORT. TO BE SOLeTbY AUCTION. i A MOST DELIGHTFULLY-SITUATED* FAMILY RESIDENCE. The underigned has been favoured with instruc tions from the Proprietor (,Avb._ isdeaving foe l EDgland by the next Mail Boat), to sell by •, auction, at Ms Estate, Land* and House Sale i, Room, Arthur's Mart, Queen-street, on Thais-. a j day next, the 13th instant, at 12 o'clock noon,, 7 I mHAT WELL-BUILT RESIDENCE, 3 lately occupied by H. P.. Fendelow,. qq_ __ taining seven good rooms, conveniently ar . ,* ranged, and fitted up with Registered Grates, _, Leamington Range, Sinks, Water Tanks, etc.,. 2- with detached Scullery, Tool-houf c, etc. The land attached is well fenced, ancibasbeea - laid out and planted regardless of expense* There is a good Croquet Ground, Pretty Flower . Garden, Orchard, Shrubbery, &c, welidxained, and a first-class Well. The position of this Property is so sheltered r and pleasant, close to the Beacn and DeAronport '» Wharf, but af ew steps from each of the Churches makes it a most desirable place of residence for anyone who may be engaged in business, or a qiiet retreat for one requiring quiet rest, fresh, * .racing, air, sea bathing, with beautiful and. varied scenery. R. ARTHUR, d.- \ Salesman and Auctioneer.