•dive Square, Mr Jolm Buchanan was called to the chair of the open air meeting ithere held. Sir G. Grey, after expressing thanks for the warm reception given him, said he did not come as the representative of the district certainly, but nevertheless lie was the representative of the whole colony j and wherever in New Zea land he went he considered lie represented the place so far as to promote its welfare to the utmost of the power of the Goverment. He refenred to ie fact that 22 years and three months ago he was in Nanierj when thare was only one European in it. He came to procure land from the natives for the public, and suc .ceeded, hut moderate as was the price, the . colony was teo poor to pay, and it was a pleasure to him that he was able to con tribute out of his own pocket for the pur chase. The dreams he had then as to what the place would be, he was happy to find realised. Every man should be in structed in political knowledge, so that he might be able properly to exercise the power which should be in the possession of all men of age—to hive the franchise. Having obtained a liberal fiauchise, they should take care that the constituencies .were fair in size, and that there '.were no pocket boroughs enabling the wealthy to dominate. Railways had been constructed out of the taxes* of the whole people, and so property was enormously in .creased in value. Thus the wealthy had increased their wealth at the cost of the people at large. It was time this should be remedied—that'the wealthy should be made •to contribute in proportion to the benefits derived from the State, and that those -who derived but few benefits should be relieved of some of the heavy burdens now pressing on them. There would be fair and equal land laws, so as to enable the industrious to acquire homesteads. The natives should be allowed to get full value for their land, and the market open to the European people at large, so that the natives might get a fair price for their land. That would be the policy the Native Minister would carry out. The Premier concluded with again referring to the time when he came here before, almost a solitary wanderer,?from the Wairarapa, having only Bishop Selwyn with him ; and expressed a hope that at a later period of his life he would be able to witness a like progress. Mr Sheehan spoke very briefly, excusing himself on the grounds of the fatiguing session. After referring to the difference be tween the present reception and the manner he was looked upon when he first came, he said that those plans which Sir George Grey conceived he would energetically assist in maturing and carrying out. It was time we took a fresh departure, and that the people took a fair share ia the government of the country. When next session commenced the Ministry would propose those liberal measures of which indication had been given by Sir George Grey. If they found themselves before the Kge—if the House were not equal to the requirements of the time—then the House should go to the country.

Resolutions were passed without a dis sentient voice, thanking Sir George Grey and Mr Sheehan, and pledging themselves to assist them in every way to the utmost of their power. There was an immense crowd, and all ■were very enthusiastic.

WELLINGTON, this day. DISTRIBUTION OF MONEY FOE PRIZE FIRING.

It is notified in to-day's " Gazette " that the £SOO voted by the House for prize firing ■will be 'divided pro rata amongst the Volun teers corps, according to the nominal strength on 31st October, 1577. Each dis trict must arrange for markers at its own expense. Ag committee consisting of the officers commanding and two senior Volun teers in each district ■will divide the amounts set apart for prizes. The prize firing regu lations for 1577 are to be adhered to. The competition is to take place not later than 31st March, IS7B

The following has just been received by Dr Lemon from Port Pa win, dated thi3 morning :—" The Edinburgh has just been spoken, and is ijow making a final splice. We expect to communicate "with Bange wangi in about half-an-hour." Mr Baker, son-in-law of the late Colonel Balneaves, has been appointed private secretary to the Hon. Sheehan, and Mr W. Mitchell, of the " Hansard" staff, a clerk in the Colonial Secretary's office.

AUCKLAND SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION.

The annual meeting of this Union was held last evening in the V.M.C.A. Rooms, Mr Firth, the president, in the chair. Mr Lyon, the secretary, read the minutes, which were adopted. The chairman, in an interesting speech, reviewed the work of the past year, and said the scholars in connection with the Union were 116 ; the amounts received for books and publications £900, shewing an increase of 20 per cent 011 that of the pre vious year. The amount due to the parent society in London, £437, being £97 over the amount due on the previous year, but half the £120 lent by friends without interest had been paid. The secretary's report was most encouraging, and on the motion of Mr Firth, seconded by Mr Enoch Wood, was unanimously adopted. The financial state ment for the year shewed a balance of £538 10s Sd in favour of the Union. The following officers were elected for the ensu ing year :— President, J. C. Firth ; vice president, Messrs John Elleytt and Frederick Battley ; treasurer, Mr Potter; canvasser, Mr Longmore ; Hon. Sees., Messrs Lyon and Willcox. The meeting closed in the usual way. _^__________ — _ -

E TRAORDINARY EFFECTS§OF DYNAMITE. The immense explosive power of dynamite has this week been satisfactorily proved, a huge rock having been blown out of the channel at Marfukau Heads, near the landing place of Guthrie and Larnach's saw mills. This rock measured between 90 and 100 feet in circumfer ence, and proved a dangerous barrier to the navigation of vessels. The ordinary depth of water is lGfc, but at this spot vessels of only «t. ■could cross. At the beginning of the week. Mi Thompson, the travelling agent of Nobles Explosive Company,- proceeded to tie Heads, in company with several gentlemen desirous of witnessing the interesting Process. After the divers had thoroughly examined the sunken rock, and reported on its magnitude, operations commenced, the result being its com plete annihilation and its removal, allowing ager of trie Company is much pleased \7ltn tne great service rendered, and has decided to avail himself of its destructive powers in clearing the driving creeks communicating witn the nuns. Mr Thompson is giving great satisfaction by tne attention he bestows on his work, and still more by the success which always seem to attend his operations. Messrs E. Porter and Co. are open to receive orders from Harbour Boards, ana other authorities desirou3 of having harbours or rivers cleared of rocks by this irresistible explo sive power.

EVENING STAR SATURDAY DECEMBER 15, 1877.



The value of coke as a fuel, and as a means of economy of coal, is not appreciated . sufficiently. ■ A mixed fuel oi coal and coke is invaluable for the ordinary purposes of heating, and still more for those cooking . and raising steam, as it absorbs the smoke ■or inflammable gases given off by coal during combustion, and renders the Hie brighter,clearer, and hotter. This is much Sore apparent where our local coals are used- indeed, owing to the rapidity of burning seme'of these threaten to go out of • consumption altogether. Coke supplies . exactly that which these coals lack-body . and resistance. Every householder should buy coals and coke at the same £ m£ J convenient, mix them ; smaller bills and greater satisfaction will be the result.. JThe price of coke is advertised elsewhere [t STour old friend has risen again, the only . shop in town, I suppose he means if the otnera shut up, if his ability and energy, ?£ he taJg about was on a par with his tek, there wma '■he no necessity for him to seek fresh »«JJ ■nastures new. I see I shall have to put my Sting Xn a*ain, as it would bo ungenerous part not to meet him before we part to meet no moreTbut blood will tell, and as I mean to be m the fore in the meat line, mutton will be sold at , 2a per 1b; lamb, per quarter, from 2a.:^pork, 3d, £4 »])(' tfd • prime roast beef, 4d, su, and 6a, tno Cin-i" maT-'sto k. There will be none in town v, uS it in qunlity.-GEOBGE'HuuiB, Auct ilZwl Sre»m Psnusage Factory, .opposite City . liitrket.—lAdvt



INDIAN FAMINE RELIEF FUND. The following sums have been received at mv office up to 2 p.m. this day: Amount collected by Mr T. T. Cubitt, £2 5s 6d; collected by Mr W. H. Hill, from Wangarei, £1 3s 6d.—F. G. Ewington, per T.D.H., hon. sec.



A. UCKLAND AL MAN A C AND PROVINCIAL HANDBOOK, 1878. The Book is now in the Press, and will be Published in a few days. Business Men desirous of extendiug trade through the medium of its Advertising Pages, must send in their Business Notices at once, or they will be excluded. ANTED, a th..rough good General Servant. —For address apply New Cale donian Hotel, Symonds-street. ANTED, a General Female Servant who understands plain Cooking ; reference required.—Apply United Service Hotel, Wueen-street. 1 Y&T A'NTED, six good Shovel Men at V V Para ell Bridge, Newmarket, on Monday. WANTED, a smart active Girl.— Custom-rlouse Hotel, Fort-street. WANTED, a good General Sesvant.— —Nottingham Castle Hotel, Abev crombie-s^rcet. \/K/ANTED, a Wet Nurse for a baby ? V two months' old.—For address apply this office. WANTED, for the country, a respect able person as working Housekeeper ; to a respectable person good wages.—E. Honry's Registry, Shortland'-st.reet. WANTED, a strong active Girl a3 general servant.—Mrs W. Smith's Boarding House, Chapel-street. WANTED, a Boy for the kitchen.— —Bennett's Drapery Warehouse. "TJSTAN TED, a strong active Girl for j v housework. — Mrs McNaughton, Vic toria-street. WANTED, a good General Servant.— Mrs. Sinclair, Hazelbank, Symonds street. V&7ANTED, by a married man, a Situa » T tion as Groom and Gardener; handy man, or a place in a store; good references.—E. Henry's Registry, Shortland-atreet. TITELCOME.TeIegram from Sir George W to Haunaford (corner store, Queen street, opposite flrebell:—" Whilst you continue to sell such excellent Potatoes 301bs. und 241bs. for Is., reckon on Government support. Keep some ripe Plums for me till I come." WANTED, a "tenant for the upper flat of my Store in Cross Durham-street, at present occupied by Messrs. Fowler, Tinsmiths. Suitable for Storage or for a Workshop. Rent, £1 per week.—S. C. Brown. WANTED, ar Assistant Salesman in our grindery and leather department; an intimate knowledge of the business indis peusible, References required.—lreland Bros. WANTED, a Housemaid ; references required.—Apply this office. -<OXANTED, useful Girl of 16 or 17.— YV Apply Mr. O. Mays, North Shore. \X7"ANTED, a General Servant; must V V be a good laundress, for the Farmers' Hotel, Drury.—Apply to Mrs Pollock, 71, yueen- street. WANTED" KNOWN. — The Union Sash & Door Company have a few job lots of SCANTLING; selling very Cheap, previous to Stock-taking. ANTED, a strong Message Boy; must have respectable parents.—Apply o the Publisher, g WANTED, a respectable young person as General Servant in a small family; comfortable home guaranteed.—For particulars apply at this office. "\IjrrANTED, a General Servant.—Mrs. V V Waters, Pitt-street, top of Grey-street. WANTED, a good Saleswoman.—Apply J. M. McLachlan, Queen-street. ANTED, a Tailor and Presser ; short hours, constant employment.—N. Camp bell, Tailor, Queen-street. "^nO"ANTED, an Apprentice to the French v V Polishing, or an Improver,—Holloway, Garlick, and Cranwell, Queen-street. WANTED to Rent, a Furnished Cot tage ; first-class references. — Address A.8., Star office. ~\RT ANTED, two respectable young men V V as Boarders, at Mrs. Collinson's, Princps street. [ WANTED, by a lady, one or two respectable young men as Boarders; terms moderate ; no family.—Apply last house but one in Alten Road. 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 2/6 each ; 24 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 (4d a cake); Umbrellas, best silk, from 6s each; ditto in Gentlemen's (Alpacca), from 5s each ; Boys' Tweed, proved to be good wear; Flap Hats, Is 6d each, 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. Ail the above are guaranteed Bargains.—Address, J. Greex, second shop above Thompsons, Victoria-street. WANTED, a certificated Master Mariner, to take chprge of a small schooner from Auckland to Apia {Navigator Islands). All particulars at our omce.— Cruickshank & Co., IS, Queen-street, Auck land. WANTED, a certificates. Master Mariner to take chartre of a small schooner frem Auckland to Lifuka (Friendly Islands). All particulars at our office.— Cruickshank & Co., 16, Queen-street, Auckland. ANTED, a Pattern Maker.—George Kitchen, Brass Founder, Lome-street. WAN TED, immediately, two Engineers. —Sash and Door Company, Mechanics Bay. WANTED Known, .than a Sheep, branded 77, was Lost from the Wharf, yesterday (Friday).—F. G. Clayton. ATCH KEYS, 6 a penny ; Prunella Boots, 5/6; do., without toe caps, 6/6; lot of other Bargains to-night.—W. H. Dampier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson-street. ANTED, Chimnies Built.—Apply to D. Stewart, Ponsonby. WANTED~7a good General Servant.— Fitzroy Hotel, Wakefleld-sfreet. . ANTED, well-educated young Lady, as Companion, and to assist with domes tic duties; one with some knowledge of music preferred.—Apply by letter X.C., Post-office, Onehunga. WANTED, Everyone to know that 1 am Selling Off my Stock of China, Glass, and Earthenware, at the following Low Prices, as it must be cleared out :—Best Common Cups and Saucers, 6d or 5s 6d per doz ; best W. ard- G. Cups and Saucers, 13d or 12s per doz ; Tumblers, from 33 per doz.; Plates, from 23 6d per dozen; largest size, 5s per dozen, in three patterns; best Brown Teapots from Is 3d each, and every other article m the trade at the same low prices. This is a chance for people taking up house.—Wm. Hold3worth, 29, Victoria-street. The Cheapest House m Auck land for Ready-made Boots and Shoes, &c. Public opinion. ._ W A — T E D- Tenders are invited, and will be received by the undersigned, at the Royal Hotel, Coromari del un to MONDAY, the 17th instant, for the Supply of Timber, together with Ironwork and Piles for the Wharf. All particulars to be had at the Black Bull Hotel, Albert-street, Auck land- U. GLOVER. Coromandel, December 10,1877- _ WANTED KNOWN," " Pantheon" Boot and Shoe Warehouse, 166, Queen street, opposite Arthur's Mart (W. Kincaid and Co) is certainly one of the most legitimate houses in the trade, as the public can always rely on first-class material, workmanship, and low prices. Low. rent, and personal manage ment.- -Vide public opinion V)K7 ANTED KNO VVN, First Choice W Light Fancy Josephine Gloves. Prices, 2/6; worth 4/6. Gents' Fancy Kid Goves 2/6 ncr nair- Panama Hats, from 2/ to 5/; Gentle- ST Leghorn Hats, 6/, worth 9/; and a great variety of Ladies' Straw Hats Feathers Flowers, and Fancy Trimmings to be sold cheap ; 40 doz. Children's Silk Gloves (white and coloured), 4,d to 6d, worth 1/3.-W. Eyre, Enms killen House. Victoria-street. . ANTED KNOWN, all those in want of Money to call on their uncle, where any sum from Is. to £500 can bs had on every deStion of Ladies' and Gentlemen's Clothing Watches Jewellery, and every description of merchandise.-Not^ the address: "London Loan Office "under Theatre Royal, Victoria-street.- Private entrance under archway. "VTSTATER ! . WATEK !! WATER ■! ! I Tf you wa nt Water laid on at reasonable prices, rail on R^ CHALMERS & CO., Plumbers and rasfltters DormveU's Buildings, Darby-street. T^Sd^lncAera for.tha City Waterworks. T-fr"ANTED, Female Servant (Wairoa), W wages 15s ; Boy to milk and be useful, ZZe&nL- two Waitresses and Kitchen Boy ? n m^ hotel Waikato); Man Cook, wages 2». (same »P^Vj«rse^irlß, Female Servants and H^us^eepeSf-HlWford'sßegistry.Queea-st.



WANTED, to clear out my Entire Stock of Furniture and Miscellaneous Articles of every description, as the premises are to be fiited up for the Work.n ■'. man's Pub'.ic iiaths. N.B.—No reasonable offer refused. — Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria-street East, corner of High-street. IDSTANTED to Dispose of several superior t 7 Second-band Pianos, from £10 upwards, which may be paid for as most convenient to purchasers: also, Second-hand Harmoniums, and new Pianos and Harmoniums, to be sold chean. to make room for large shipments.— Webb's Music Saloon, Wellesley-street. W~ ANTED KNOWN, every description of New and Second-hand Clothing. Jewellery, Watches, Platedware, and every description of merchandise,, bought or sold, at the London Loan Office, under Theatre Royal, Victoria-street. Weekly or monthly instal ments taken for any Goods. Note the address : London Loan Office, under the Theatre Royal, Victoria-street. ANTED to SELL (Cheap), 19 crates of assorted Crockery, per Hero, all sorts of Plates, 2/6 to 5/ per dozen ; 6 crates of Dishes from 1/ to 3/ each: Vegetables, 2/6 to 3/6; Pie Dishes, /S to 2/; White Chambers, 1/2 to 1/6; Coloured Chambers, 1/6 to 2/6; Small Basins, /3 and /4; Brown Teapots, 1/6 to 3/; Glass Butter Dishes, 1/ to 2/6; Wood .Egg Cups, /2; White Stone Plates, /3 to /6; White Stone Dishes, 1/3 to 3/: Good Cups and Saucers, /7, 6/ a dozen ; Tin Bush Plates, /6; Jugs, four to the set, 5/; i Sick Feeders. 1/6; Jelly Moulds, 1/6 to 2/6; White and Gold Cups and Saucers, 1/; Blue Sprig Cuds and Saucers, /9, 8/6 per dozen; Bread Trays, from 1/; Jugs and Basins, 7/; Washing Basins, tin, 1/8 each; Dippers, 1/9 ; Tin Dishes, /6 to 2/6; Hot Water Jugs. 6/6 to 8/6: Superior China Flower Pots, 15/ set of three; Glass Butter Dshes, 1/3 to 2/6; Sugar Basins, from 1/; Tin Pepper Boxes. /I and /2; Tin -pice Boxes, /2, four for /6; Carved Smoker's Tables, from 15/ to 30/; Larae Carved Music Stand, 36/; Glass Candlesticks, 1/ and 1/6; Lustres, 6/6 to 10/6, very cheap ; lot of Vases cheap ; Purses, with Steel Needle-case, Thimble, and Pair Scissors, only /10 ; Mouse Traps, five for /6 ; Toy Knife, Fork, and Spoon /2 ; Small Canni3ters, three to the set, 1/6 the set; Small Waiters, 1/6 the set of three; Coffee Pots, 1/6 and 2/; Tin Teapots,/10 to 1/6; Tin Candlesticks, 1/, 1/3, and 1/9 each; Glass Baskets, 1/ and 1/4; lot of China Dolls from/3 to 4/6; Small Glass Tumbler , /2 each, four for /6; Glass Salt Cellars, /3; White Stone Cups and Saucers, /& each, three for 2/; China Candlesticks, 1/6 and 2/; and a lot of other articles for Christmas Presents.— H. Watts, Pitt-street. ""O^TE shall give away a lot of Ladies' V Brooches and Children's Toys during our Christmas Sale, which are new on view. To epen choice new Fruits, &c, &c. Now sell ing the best of Teas, Pastry Butter, 7d per Ib. ; Fresh Butter, prime at 8d and 9d ; unequalled at lOd. In our Drapery Department the cheap'-st Goods in Town are to be had. Prints, from 3fd; Stripe Muslin, 7£d per yard; Ladies' Sild Ties, 6d ; a splendid lot of Gents' White and Coloured Shirts, oought very cheap, and will be sold remarkably low to clear.—At R. French's Noted Cheap Grocery and Drapery Establishments, Upper Hobson-street. W~ H. DAMPIER has Flour lid lb. © by the barrel, 41bs for 6d; Ladies Superior Kid Boots (slightly damaged), 3s 6d per pair ; Boy's No. 13 Linen Collars, 4d each ; a few Girl's Straw Hats, lOd ; 12 dozen Shirt Buttons for id ; more of the Splendid 2s Tea : Watch Keys. 72 for Is; Handy Shovels, 6d ; Marketing Kits (large size), lOd: Men's Slippers, 2s 6d ; nice lot of Prunella Boots, 5s 6d ; lot of Gilt and other Brooches, and Earrings, 6d, 9d, and Is: Ladies 'Pretty Finger Rings, 4d to 9d : Purses, 4d to 9d ; Poll Combs, 3d ; Rack Combs, 3d and 6d; Tooth Combs, Id to 6d ; Handsome Pen Knives. 9d ; Day Books, 9d ; Ladies Stock ings, 6d ; Albums.lOd to 5s ; large Photo Frames, Gd ; Jot of other bargains ; Note Paper, 2d and •Id per quire ;25 Envelopes for 3d. Save all the money you can.—W. H. DAMPIER, Victoria street, corner of Hobson-street. \%T ANTED .Known, that 1). Goldie is V V prepared to supply all kinds -of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blor:k3 Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c. &c. at the lowestimarkotprice, at his , Yards Cus om-house-strect. TKTURSERY, Strawberry, and Market jj\ Garden, With four-roomed Cottage, in the city, for Lease with immediate possession.—S. Y. Collins, Hepburn-street. nn"o~impTuTve the moTd. JL Come and See 2000 VOLUMES OF LITERATURE at Fulljames' Store, 8 and 9, | in the Market. Furniture of all sorts, and Curios on Sale. A" Tt/TONSTER IVf EETLNG Of the Working Classes will be held in the DOMAIN on SUNDAY, 16th of December, to take into consideration the best means of giving Sir G. Grey a hearty welcome.—Geo. Stains. LOST, on the 14th instant, a Deed of Lease relating to a property in Durham street. Anyone returning the same to A. Bettany, Ponsonby Road, will be suitably rewarded. ft^urkeys^geeseTducks, fowls. JL —600 head of Poultry of every description"l Young birds, in splendid order. ITor Sale at lowest possible prices.—H. SMITH, Kyber Pass, near Seccoinbe's Brewery. Orders by letter attended_to. T^RUIT ! FRUIT ! ! FRUIT! ! ! vegetables! vegetables! vegetables! MRS. MULGRAW wishes it to be known that she has OPENED the SHOP, nest Dorn well's, in the above line, and hopes by civility and prompt attention to business to secure a share of public patronage. . I£xirT"l C E O F R E M 0 V A L. WILLIAMS & CO. beg to inform their friends and the public generally that they have RE MOVED from No. 1, Fort-stree.t, to the Pren*ises next Custom-street Hotel, Fort-street, where they will be pleased to receive orders as usual for Sails, Tents, Tarpaulihes, Rick and Van Covers, &c. 10.R.,5.U.— HOPE OF AUCKLAND © TENT. The Quarterly Financial Meeting will be held in the Temperance Hall,"1 Albert-street, on MON DAY, 17th instant, commencing at 7.30 p.m. Nomination of Officers and other business. j*ll members are requested to attend or foiward their subscriptions to the Stewards. W. TATE, C.R. R. H. HUGHES, Sec. riHEAPIOOT UPPERS. Just Landed, 1.500 Pairs, consisting of Ladies' and Gents' E.S. in Kid, Calf, and KiD, Ladies' and Gents' Balmorals, do., do., do., Ladies' and Shoe Uppers, from W. Rabbit's Manufacture, London. HOARE, & CO., High-street. LEARI.NG • L I N E. 350 LADIES' COSTUMES BRAIDED PIQUK COSTUMES BRAIDED LINEN COSTUMES PRINT, MUSLIN, and CAMBRIC COS TUMES 100 GTRLS' Do. Do. Do. GALATEA SUITS 300 LADIES' LINEN SKIRTS, 3/6 COSTUMES, from 5/6. Bought Job. D. McPHERSON, Karangahape Road. jOOAED OF EDUCATION.' The Scholarships Examinations will be held in the New School Building, Wellesley-street. Candidates are requested to be in attendance at a quarter before ten o'clock a.m. on MON DAY, 17th instant. lONA GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). An Extraordinary General Meeting of Share holders will be held, at the Company's Office, Coromandel, on WEDNESDAY, the 16th day of January, at 10 a.m. .„.,,-, Business: To receive Liquidators Report. ' Liquidator. Coromandel, December 15,1877. "O E M U E R A. J[^, FOR SALE OR LEASE, The Well-known Freehold Messuage and property of W. A. Hunt, Esq.. situate at Re " muera. The property consists of seven acres of good Land, well fenced in and suitably divided into paddocks. The Dwelling-house, Stables, and outbuildings are in good repair and condi tion. The grounds are tastefully laid out and planted with choice trees and shrubs of many years'growth. If sold, a large portion of the purchase money can remain on mortgage for a term of years. Possession can be given at once. For further particulars, apply to JACKSON & RUSSELL, ■VTUTICfi TO THE PUBLIC. A.t the end of the current month, I intend to leave off the P&wnbroking Business in Auck land, and all persons having any Goods at my office, in Wyridham-street, are requested to remove the same within three months, from 31st December, as there are more than 2000 lots to be cleared out. lam alss willing to sell the Stock in-Trade, House, Land, with freehold, to any one wishing to carry on the business. The above is a splendid opportunity. Price, £1,000; Stock, &c, at a valuation. Five years will be given to pay the amount, and no interest charged. Good security must be found. Money to be paid in instalments, or as may be arranged within the live years. The House has been licensed for the last nine years,, has a good'con nection, and is doing an excellent business. The reasons for leaving are, that' I am going to another part of the colony to look after some property.—Aimly to A^ HBA-VEIV "WyndhaiK- street Pawn Office



UNITED METHODIST FREE CHURCH, Pitt and Vincent-streets. MISSIONERY SERVICES. A PUBLIC MEETING will be held in the above on WEDNESDAY next, 19th instant, at half-past 7 o'clock. Speakers: Revs. Kirk, Dutton, and Caygill; Messrs. Cole and French. interspersed with Musical Selections. Collection will be made in aid of the Con nexional Missionary Fund. TTTESLEYAN CHURCHES. TO-MORROW (SUNDAY). PITT-STREET.—Morning, 11, Rev. W. J. Wil liams ; Evening. 6.30, Rev. W. Kirk. PARNELL.—Morning, 11, Rev. J. Wallis; Even ing. 6.30, Rev. J. Whewell. GRAFTON ROAD. —Sunday-school Anniver sary) — Morning, 11, Rev. G, B. Munro; Evening, 6.30, Rev. W. J, Williams; address by Rev. R. Taylor, 3 p.m. - UNION-STREET.—Morning, 11, Mr. Rosser; Evening. 6.30, Mr. Hogg. PONSONBY.—Morning, 11, Rev. W. J. Whe well ; Evening, 6.30, Mr. Beaumont NEW NORTH ROAD. —Afternoon, 2.30, Rev. W. J. Williams: Evening, 6.30, Mr. Wykes. NORTH SHORE.—Morning, 11, Rev. W. Kirk: Evening, 6.30, Rev. T. Buddie. MOUNT EDEN.—Morning, 11, Mr. Martin. NITED METHODIST FREE CHURCH, junction of Pitt and Vincent streets.—Divine Service every Lord's Day.— Morning, at 11, Evening, at 6.30. FOOTED METHODIST FREE CHURCH, Temperance Hall Albert street.—Divine Service every Lord's Day.— Morning, at 11, ; Evening, at 6.30. rfiHEATRE ROYAL.—Sunday Evening I Services (under the conduct of th« Young Men's Christian Association), December 16,1877. Doors open at 7.30: Service to begin at 8, and cl ose at 9 p.m. All are invited. Seats free. T. STEPHEN'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Fonsonby Hall.—Divine Service will be conducted To-morrow Morning, at 11 and Evening, at 6.30., by Rev. Mr. Runciman. T ORNE-STREET HALL SUNDAY jLJ SERVICES, conducted by Samuel Edger, BA., Sunday, Dec. 16. — M->rning: "Realising God's Presence." Evening: "The Catholicity of the Bible; its Claim to our Reverence." ORIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, JL Alexandra-street. — Sabbath Services :— Morning, at 11, and Evening, at 6.30. with address to Teachers and Scholars, at 3.15, by Rev. J. Wjitki___f Onehunga. A UCKLAND SAVINGS BANK. -___, On and after 3rd January, 1878, the BANK will be OPEN DAILY, for Receipt and Re- Payment of Deposits, from 10 to 2 o'clock : except on SATURDAY, when it Closes at 12 noon, and Re-opens from Sevew to Nine in the Evening, for the Receipt of Deposits only. RICHARD CAMERON, Manager. fIKAND INTE R-PROVINCIAL ijT CRICKET MATCH. AUCKLAND V. /mL CANTERBURY. The Eleven of Auckland will Play the Eleven of Canterbury, on the Domain Cricket Ground, on the 28th and 29th December. Play will commence at 11, and cease at 6 p.m. A Band will be in attendance. Admission, Is.; Children, half-price. W. W. FHILSON, Hon. Sec. "A UCKLAND ROYAL ARTILLERY. ANNUAL piCNTC. THE ANNUAL PICNIC WILL BE HELD ON NEW YEAR'S DAY, ON THE ISLAND OF MOTU TAPU, (By kind permission of J. Reed, Esq.) E. HEIGHWAY, Hon. Sec. ¥ ODGE WAITEMATA, . 689, Ell The Regular Monthly Meeting will be held, in the Lodge-room, Princes-street, on MONDAY EVENING, the 17th instant, at 7 o'clock sharp. Visiting Brethren invited. By order of the W.M. H. G. WADE, P.M., Secretary. A UCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED). The price of Coke is now 20s per ton, at the Works, for Cash; or, if so agreed, Monthly Accounts at 255, with 5s per ton discount. Cartage, within reasonable distances, at 2s 6d per ton. A ton of Coke is equal to 60 bushels, or about double the bulk of Coal. piTY ABATTOIRS. City Council Offices, December 14, 1877. It is hereby notified that the following Rates will be charged for Slaughtering Cattle :— s. d. For every Calf not exceeding one year old, and for every Sheep, Lamb, or Goat 0 3 For every Bull, Cow, Heifer, Steer, or other head of great cattle .. -..10 Grazing, with plenty of water. Free. ED. WOOLFIELD, Inspector City Abattoirs. Patronised by 5 EG R. H. the Duke of Edinburgh. WILLIAMSON'S A-Merican Bowling Saloon TO MEET THE TIMES. The Proprietor begs to inform the Patronisers of the above Game that he has SS, REDUCED THE PRICE TO SIXPENCE, Hoping to meet with a kind response from those who are fond of Manual Exercise. [Established 186 5.1 180, Q,USBN : STREET, 130 y AUCKLAND. MQDEL TRAINING SCHOOL, CHORAL HALL, AUCKLAND. POLYTECHNIC ENTERTAINMENT^ WEDNESDAY, December. 19, 1877, at 7 o'clock, EXHIBITION of Microscopes,. Telescopes, Chemical, Electrical, and other Scientific Appa ratus, with Experiments, Mechanical Models, Drawings, &c, &c, with a Collection of Natural Productions of Auckland. at 8 o'clock, MUSICAL SELECTIONS, under the direction of M. Swallow, Esq. To conclude with a Popular Lecture, by Mr. Josiah Martin, entitled, "Round the World by Limelight.'' with magnificent Dissolving Views, by Mr. Crook, and Musical Selections. Tickets, Two Shillings each; Children, half price. OTAHUHU PUBLIC HALX. THE ANNUAL BALL, To be held inthe above Hall on WEDNESDAY, 26th December, 1877. TICKETS, 6s;; Ladies Free. Doors open at half-past 7"; Dancing to com mence at 8 o'clock. qAC'ES! SACKS! SACKS! » Wanted to Purchase any quantity Good Second band Sacks; also Salt Bags.- Applyto R. BAIRD, Victoria-street. ONSONBY. — CHRISTMAS BEEF I W. K. WKSTBEttCH begs to inform his friends and customers that he has now procured a Superior Stock of NAPIER BEEF, and intends killing from this date, -at the "New • Abbatoire,'.' Western Springs.- Ptfices as usual.



BOARD OF EDUCATION. TEACHER Wanted for Mullet Point and Lower Matakana Half-time Schools. Applications to be addressed to the Board of Education, Auckland, on or before the 31st DECEMBER i-*-VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. ALL Stonemasons working in Auckland are earnestly requested to meet the Trade and Labour Council, at the Council rooms, Foresters' Arms Hotel, Albert-street, on SATURDAY, December 15th, at 8 o'clock, to form a Trade Society.—H. Phillips. President. LOST, at Newmarket, on the 10th inst., a Brown Retriever: answers to the name of " Leo."—Anyone brining the same to W. A. "Ryan, Vulcan Lane, will be rewarded, and any one retaining the dog after this notice will be prosecuted. -«~7SS. REWARD.—Strayed, out of my JL v!/ Paddock, Richmond Road, Five Lambs.—Whoever will deliver the same to D. Barry, Slaughterman of tho New .Abbatoirs, will receive the above reward; and a further reward of 10s. will be paid to anyone giving information which will lead to the conviction of any person or persons found destroying fences or trespassins on the above Paddock.— W. E. Bestbekch, Butcher. Ponsonby. T> EWARD.—Lost, a small Black and Jl\j Tan Terrier Dog. £1 reward will be paid to anyone giving such information as shall lead to its recovery. Will be increased to £5 on con viction of offender if stolen.—Apply to J. Law ford, Symonds-street, next Scotch Church. FOUND, a Watch and appeuckges. Owner can have the same by paying cost of this advertisement.—Apply to Alfred Bassett, Cordial Manufacturer, Wellington street. . QTRAWBERRIES AND CREAM. o The above Seasonable Delicacy may be had in great quantities from Joseph. Baker, at his Gardens, St. Stephen's Point, St. Stephen's Road, Parnell. TWTOTICE.— Chrktmas or New Years L^ Special Donations, on behalf of the Children's Scripture Gift and Prize Association, will be most thankfully received by any mem ber of the General or the Ladies' Committee.— J. Goodall Brown; Hon. Sec. DR A I N.-A G E NOTICE. 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 Sewer in course of construction. The present Contractor will execute the work at schedule prices, to street line, particulars of ; which may be obtained on application to the City Surveyor. Failing non-compliance with this notice, the Oity 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. KARANGAHAPE HIGHWAY DISTRICT. -— Tenders will be received up to 6 p.m. on the 20th instant, at the Office of the Board (Mr. T. Hayes), York-street, for Earthworks in Dublin, West, and Devon-streets. Plans, &c,, at the office of Mr. John Boylan, C.E., 129, Queen street. Any objections to the proposed levels of any of the above streets, to be lodged with the undersigned on or before the 20th instant, where a copy of the plans will be open for inspection, and any information respecting the works may be obtained. By order of the Board. J. WARREN, Chairman. MAIN DRAIN AT ABATOIRS. Town Clerk's Office, Dec. 14,1877. Tenders will be received until 10.30 a.m. of WEDNESDAY, the 19th instant, for Supplying Material and Laying about 1500 feet of 9in. Glazed Earthenware Socket Pipes, in terms of specifications at thia office. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders to be endorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. TENDERS FOR FIiNCING AT WESTERN SPRINGS. Town Clerk's Office, Dec. 13,1877. Tenders will be received until 10.30 of WED NESDAY, the 19th instant, for about 100 chains of Four-rail Fencing—Puriri Posts, with either Hobart Town and Ti-tree Rails, or half of each, in terms of speciflations at this office. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders to be endorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. BUILDING TWO COTTAGES AND STABLING AT ABATTOIRS. Tenders will be received until noon on MON DAY, the 17th instant, for Erecting two Four roomed Cottages; also about 90 feet Stabling, in terms of plans and specifications at this office. The lowest or any tender not necessarily ac cepted. Tenders to be endorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. HHENDERS are required for the follow- JL ing Supplies :— RATIONS FOR SICK AND DESTITUTE, in Auckland and Suburbs, Thames, One hunga, Howick, Panmure, Otahuhvi, and Papakura. Also, Provisions for the Old Men's and Women's Refuge. Particulars may be obtained at my office till noon of TUESDAY, the 18th instant, and where Tenders are to be delivered on that date. J. GRAHAM, Relieving Officer. Princes-street, Auckland. m O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of tho 21st instant, for Additions and Alterations 'to Outbuildings, Par_ell. R _ & Architects. m O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of the 29th instant, for the Erection of Bank Premises at Tauranga, for the National Bank of New R.KEALS & :ON, Architects. mo BUILDERS AND ?'. 'INTERS. Tender 3 will be received until nocn of the 27th instant, for Painting, &c, and .Additions and Alterations to a Dwelling House in Symonds-street. R. KEALS & SON. Architects. mOBUIL D E R S. Tenders will be received up to noon on THURSDAY, the 20th instant, for the Erection of a Villa Residence at Parnell. Plans. &C, at my office, Queen-street.' EDWARD MAHONEY. Architect. m O~ 15 U I L D E X S. Tenders will be received' up to noon on SATURDAY, the 22hd instant, for the Erection . of Bank Premises, at Levuka, for the Bank of New Zealand. Plans. Sec, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect Department of Justice, , . Wellington, Ist December,-1877. fTIENDERS are invited for the Supply of A RATIONS, IRONMONGERY, CLOTH ING, and other Necessaries to the Prison at Auckland, from the Ist day of January to the 31st day of December next. Tenders to be ad dressed to the Visiting Justices, will be received up to noon on the 17th day of December instant, at the Prison, where General Conditions and Specifications may be seen. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By order. , R. G. FOUNTAIN, Under-Secretary. ~ -1 NDERS will be received at this Office until Noon of THURSDAY, the instant, for the Supply of Rations for _r,;: migrants. Forms of Tender, and all necessary informa tion can be obtained at this office. EDWARD L. GREEN, Immigration Officer. Immigration Office, I ■ Auckland, December 14, 1577.



GAZETTE IN BANKRUPTCY. -ni?'7"" s^Av 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 o/ William Henry Sykes, of Matakohe, in the Provincial District of Auckland, Boatbuilder, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that it is the intention Of the abovenanied "William Henry Sykes to apply to this Honorable Court on WEDNES DAY, the 23rd day of January next, 1878, at the hour of eleven o'clock in the forenoon, or as soon thereafter as counsel can be heard in that behalf, that an Order of Immediate Discharge may b°> granted to him. Dated at Auckland, this 13th day of December, JOHN A. BE ALE, Solicitor for the Debtor. Shortland-strcet. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW zealand, northern judicial jUjLsthic/ t. in bankruptcy. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act. 1876," and of the Bankruptcy of William Ferguson, of Hardinge and Grahame-street, in the City of Auckland, in the Provincial District of Auckland in the Colony of New Zealand, Boot maker, a Debtor. This is to notify that the abovenamed William Ferguson, of the City of Auckland, Bootmaker, has this day filed a statement, in writing, that lie is unable to meet his engagements with his Creditors. The First Meeting of Creditors to be held at the Supreme Court Buildings, Eden ■Crescent, on FRIDAY, the 21st day of December instant, at the hour of eleven o'clock in the forenoon. Dated this 14th day of December. 1877. EDWARD S. WILLCOCKS, Registrar. C. E. Madden, Debtor's Solicitor, High-street, Auckland. jj A TT"E"NTToN!—VICTORIA H-C3- COMPANY, A.R.V, ** The Monthly Inspection of the Company will be held in the Drill-shed on WEDNESDAY next, 19th instant. Every member to attend in full dress, with arms. &c. By order. THOS. C. SELF, Col.-Sergt., Secretary. OR SALE OR LEASE, with or without purchasing clause, in on« lot or lots to suit purchasers, a good Farm, partly im proved, well wooded (hardwood) and watered, Dwelling-house, Outhouse, and other improve ments ; Terms easy, a3 the owner is going to leave. Title, Crown Grant Tor particulars apply to W. R. McElwain, Waiuku. TO GROCERS.—To Let, a House and Shop with all Fixtures, Gas.and Counters. —Apply to N. McClusky. MOUNT ST. MARY'S.—House to let, 9 rooms; rent 16s.—Apply to Geo. W. Jones, Royal Insurance, ShorMand-street. O LET, 4 Rooms at the corner of Shortland and O'Connell-streets, with Fireproof Safe.—Apply to R. Hampton. " TO LET, a six-roomed House.—Apply to Mr. Barnes, Karangahape Road, New ton. TO LET, two Furnished Rooms, suitable for lady or lady and gentleman.—Mrs. Harding, Parliament-street. ■_ TO LET, House of six rooms, and one of four rooms, with water laid on, and well; ovens and gardens.—James Reid, Eden Terrace. TO LET, Cottage of two rooms and sklllion, &c, new, with garden, well, and small grass paddock, about a mile from Mangare Bridge, and fronting the Hun. — Apply Mr Cairns, Mangare, by Onehunga. ■ TO LET, seven-roomed House in Oxford-street, .Newton ; 5-roomed House, Hacket-street. Ponsonby; 4-roomed House, York-street, Parnell.- -Apply B. Tanner, corner Shortland and Queen-streets. FOR SALE, a handsome Waggonette, with !pole, shafts, and all complete, recently brought out from England; or would exchange for a strong Buggy.—Apply to Mr. W. Crowther. Wellesley-street East. FOR SALE, a large Allotment in Chapel-street.—Samuel Cochrane & Son. £?KK(\ —ONE House of 7 rooms, and Two 1&<l? *J \J • Houses of 4 rooms and scullery, all in good condition, on freehold corner allotment. Close to Freeman's Bay. Price for the lot, £550. —S. Vaile, House Agent, Shortland-street. _£»-| PER FOOT. Capital Building, 3&JL Alletment 116 and 80. . Beautiful sea view, cannot be built out. The whole of the purchase money can remain on mortgage.—S. vaile, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street. O 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. IKTORTH SHORE.—Excellent 10-roomed J3i Villa on the Bathing Beach to Let; also, four Dwelling-houses in. the best positions in the district.—O. Mays, Post-office Store. ftQA CASH, Balance at 10s. per week.— owO"/ Comfortable Cottage close to the Rail way Station.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shorlland-street. rjiAto £1000 LENT, on Building Society cwJL\/ principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson. Estate Agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. O"| os. PEP FOOT. 15 minutes walk from d& X 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. O LET, those commodious Offices, with fixtures, lately occupied by Mr. E. Meyer, Solicitor, Shortland-street; rent low. Also, a small Store and Office adioining Custom-house Hotel, Fort-street, at a moderate rent.—Apply to Samuel Brown, Shortland-street. TO LET, a four-roomed House; rent, 7s. —Mr. Rogers, foot of Grey-street. Z®O PER FOOT.—Land at Mount g^y /5 Eden, under cultivation, 462 feet deep, with four-roomed House; also Land at £15 per acre.—C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. > TO. LET, or Sell (cheap), on easy terms, Large Marine Residence at Bella Vista. To Let, New Cottage, Ponsonby Road.—Apply at office Masefield & Co. TAILORING. We would respectfully invite Custom ers who find a difficulty in getting a good fitting Garment, to give us a trial. We have engaged a First-class Cutter, whose long experience war rants us in assuring those who may favour us with their orders, that they can rely on getting something superior in style and fit. Cargo and McKaig, ■ Queen-street, Next E. Waters', Confectioner. m" All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk, and orders executed on the shortest notice. HE "NORWICH UNION" FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE SOCIETIES Offices have been REMOVED to Hobson's Building, next door to General Post-Office, Shortland-street. GEO. S. GRAHAM, Inspector. A MEETING of the Ratepayers of the North Shore Highway District will be 1 held, at the Ferry Hotel, Stokes's Point, on FRIDAY, December 28th, at 2"30 p.m., to elect a Trustee in place of Mr H. J. Hawkins, re signed. ' EI)WAp . D MA TTHEWS, fiSSgSSecretary. DTI D E N TERRACE. A Meeting of persons in the above District who are desirous of having a Supply of WATER laid on to their Premises fr^m the Kyber Pass Reserveir will be held at the Eden Vine Hotel on MONDAY Evening, the 17th instant, at 7.30 p.m. w> aurngL _ EDEN TERRACE HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Tenders for Earthworks in Exmout.h-street and Basque Road are required by the above Board, up to WEDNESDAY EVENING, the 19th instant, at 6 o'clock. Intending Tenderers will be shewn over the proposed works on Saturday and Monday F^eniaers. at 5 o'clock. L : - W. J. SUITER, • Chairman.



Theatre Royal. Proprietor .. R. J. DeLias Important Announcement. THURSDAY EVENING, 20th DECEMBER. GRAND OPENING NIGHT! And FIRST APPEARANCE of the Renowned X7» S» MjNSTRELS ! - 13 STAR ARTISTS. The elite of Minstrelsy. JL/J ONSTER /CHRISTMAS mREE WITH AUCTION SALE OP USEFUL AND FANCY ARTICLES, WELLESLEY-STREET BAPTIST SCHOOL-ROOM, TUESDAY, 18th DECEMBER, Foe Annual Festival Fund. Admission, Is. Children under twelve, 6d. All admitted will be entitled to a Prize fiom the Tree. Entertainment to commence at 7.30 p.m. The Bazaar IN AID OF THE PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, Fkanklyn Road, will be open in the CITY MARKET, THIS DAY (SATURDAY), 10 A.M. to 10 p.m. ADMISSION ONE SHILLING. CHRISTMAS GIFTS! " CHILDREN'S CLOTHING! GENTLEMEN'S HOSIERY! POT PLANTS! . &c, &c, &c. ALL AT VERY LOW PRICES. <m* The Good Templar Band will attend in the Evening. pOEESTEBS'.TIETE, TO CELEBRATE THE FOURTEENTH ANNIVERSARY OF COURT CITY OF AUCKLAND, 3978, TO BE HELD IN THE -Domain, on Jdoxing Day, 26th DECEMBER, 1877. A PROCESSION will leave the Cook-street Hall for the DOMAIN, at 9.30 a.m. sharp, and return at 4 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. Refreshments all night Free. A Lady will be in attendance in the Cloak room. The services of the Hibernian Band have been secured for the Procession, Concert, and Ball. The following SPORTS wfll be held^in the Domain, to commence at 12 o'clock sharp :— 1. 200 YARDS HANDICAP.—Ist 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, 7s. 6d.; 3rd prize, ss. Entries, 6d. 3. FORESTERS' CUP, 300 Yards Handicap, open to Members of any recognised Kindred Society Ist prize, Silver Cup; 2nd prize, Gold Ring. Entries, 2s. 6d. A. JUVENILE FORESTERS' RACE (for Boys under 12 years), 100 Yards.—lst prize, Handsome Wheelbarrow: 2nd prize, 3s. 5. 150 YARDS HANDICAP.—Ist prize, £110s.; 2nd prize, £1. Entries, Is. 6. RUNNING HIGH JUMP (for Boys over 12 years).—lst prize, Handsome Book, value 165.; 2nd prize, ss. 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 have been provided. Dancing, Swings, and all kinds of amusement under the trees. 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 racea will be open to financial members of the A.O.F. only. Names and entries for the Ist and sth events to be left with the Secretary on same date as Foresters' Cup. All other entries close on the ground. A Large Marquee will be erected, where Re freshments of all kinds may be obtained during the day. TICKETS (Soiree & Ball), Three Shillings each, can be obtainedJCrom 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. A SELECT BALL will be held in the Oddfellow's Hall, Cook-street, on WED NESDAY, 26th December. Dancing to com mence at 8.30 p.m. precisely. Admission :— Double Tickety, ss: Single Tickets, 3s each. To be obtained frem any of the Committee; or at the door of the Hall. Refreshments provided during the night, Free. A Good Band in attendance.—W. T. Donald, M.C. _ J« T U C X E R, Wishes to inform the public that in conse quence of dull times he purposes offering the m- PRIMEST QUALITY OF MEAT, AT A VERY LOW PRICE. In Fact No Offer Will be Refused. Sides of Mutton, with all fat cut off 2Jd perlb. Prime Pork .. 4Jd „ » Everything else Equally Cheap. Note the Address : J. TUCKER, Three Doors from Dornwbll's, QUEEN-STREET. ASS~ No Alteration in Price until further &z3 notice. I" ET THE GALLED JADE WINCE. The FINEST MEAT at the BEST SHOP. No Second Quality. All Prime. Bacon .. .. 6d I Mutton1 and Beef.. 2d Pork .. .. 5d |: Lamb, 2s 6d per quarts' A. PORN WELL. TUESD^. DECEMBER 18.,. c i"t"y mart. BOOTS! BOOTS! BOOTS! GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at the City Mart, on Tues day next, 18th instaDt, at 11 o'clock, A Parcel of Ladies and Children's Kid Boots* &c, from Wm. Clarke and Sons. FOR ABSOLUTE SALE, Terms at Sale. wednesday7december 19. freehold cottages, welling ton-street. m. jones. & co. HAVE received instructions from Captain Robinson to sell by auction at the Central Sale Rooms, on Wednesday next, 19th, at 12 noon, 2 Well-built Comfortable Five-room Cottages And 1 Well-T>nilt Comfortable Two-room Cottage i (Now rented at 30s per week). Together with the freehold allotments, having a frontage of 66 feet to Wellington-street* opposite the corner of Union-street. Terms at Sale. -