■ CANTERBURY BBOWN COAL. Mr Wason asked if the Government will, in consideration of the fact that the recent trial of Canterbury brown coal in Auckland has been entirely satisfactory, import suit able engines from Auckland or elsewhere for use on the Canterbuy lines. Air Sheehan read a reply, saying that the Government would do all they could in the HONORARIUM TO BE £200.

Mr Sheehan also stated that a sum would be placed on the Supplementary Estimates to make members honorarium £200, the same as last session, instead of £150, as in a session of ordinary leagth.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before J. Cosgrave, Esq., and G. P. Pierce, Esq., Justices of the Peace.) AN OLD DRUNKARD. Robert Leary was charged with having been found intoxicated last evening, in Victoria-street, by Constable McLennan. There were 16 previous convictions recorded against the prisoner, and an examination of these shewed that he had spent a long period in prison. He pleaded guilty, and was fined 5s and costs ; or, in default, 4S hours' imprisonment, with hard labour. A DESPICABLE COWARD. James Green, on remand, was charged with assaulting his wife, Maria Green, by attempting to strangle her, at Auckland, on November 30th. Defendant pleaded not guilty. Mrs Green desired to withdraw the ' c har"c, and her request was granted. THE BREEZE IN WYNDHAM-STREET. Andrew Heavey, pawnbroker, of Wynd hara-street, was charged with assaulting Elizabeth Nicholson, by striking her with his clenched fist, at Auckland, on De cember 4th, 1577. Defendant pleaded guilty to committing part of the assault. Mr Graham appeared for Mrs Nicholson, and stated the circumstances of the case. Elizabeth Nicholson, on being asked if she were a marriedwoman,replied "rather." Mr Graham: What did you go to Mr Heavey's for ? Mrs Nicholson : I got that there telegram from my husband to-day. I wouldn't put my name down as a married woman if I wasn't one. Mr Graham : Please confine yourself to answering questions which I shall ask. Mrs Nicholson ; So he was. Mr Graham : Mrs Nicholson, will you— Mrs Nicholson ; Let me alone ; I'm excited very bad, rather. Oh, its awful ! Mr Heavey : Did you push me into the public streets ? Mrs Nicholson : I did for my own safety. Mr Heavey : Did you pull my whiskers out of my head ? Mrs Nicholson : I did. You pulled my hair, and tore my " coil" down (laughter). Mr Heavey : Did you bite me ? Mrs Nicholson : Yes I did. [Mr Heavey here advanced to the Bench with his breeches drawn up, with the object of shewing " Mrs Nicholson's teeth," which he informed the Justices "were still there."] Mr Heavey : Did I forbide you to come to my "residence " ? Mrs Nicholson : Ye always tried to get what I had. Mr Heavey : Did I ever invite ye to my house ? Mrs Nicholson : I went for my own, and it was there, and I wanted it. You always tried to stop me getting anything, so you did. You wanted all that I had. The witness here became very violent in her conduct. Mr Cunningham : If you do not restrain yourself, you will be fined for contempt of Court. Mrs Nicholson : Wouldn't you go for your own, Mr Cunningham ? I know you would. (Laughter.) Mr Cunningham : Remember, you are rendering yourselves liable to a fine of £10 for your conduct. Mrs Nicholson : I can't help it. I am excited, so I am. He wouldn't give me my own. Mr Heavey : If I forbade jou to come to my house, why did you ever come 1 Witness : I tell you I wanted my own, and so would any one come for their own. You had my gold rings, and I wanted them for Christmas. Mr Heavey : Did you ever steal anything from my house ? Witness : No I didn't; rather not ! To Mr Graham : I did not strike him until after he struck me. I did not strike him at all, I only pulled his beard. Mrs Maria McGinnis was in Heavy s house at the time of the assault. Mi- Heavy was making out a form for Mrs Hendry at the time, and he was interrupted by Mrs Nicholson, who came for seme gold rings. Miss Heavy was serving her Heavy asked for 12s. she owed him, and she refused. They then had a quarrel, and Mrs Nicholson caught Heavy by the beard, when they botn "tackled" each other. She called him all the names possible. The Bench : What- were the names ? ■ Mrs McGinnis (looking very much shocked, and blushing deeply): Oh, they were beyond all expression. I could not repeat them. He called her a ; — , and she called him the son of a . (Laughter). Mrs Nicholson : Oh, how awful. Mrs McGinnes continued: Heavy was not drunk. He was making out a ticket for Mrs Henry. To Mr Graham: Mr Heayy did not strike her until she pulled his beard. He caught hold of her hair, and they were folded in a loving embrace, which was abruptly ended by Mrs Nicholson throwing Mr Heavey down the stairs into the street. Mrs Nicholson : [Oh, gracious ! listen to her ! , Mr Heavey: (advancing to the Bench, and drawing from his trousers' pocket a packet of hair (which a person in Court observed to closely resemble horse-hair)— She pulled all them whiskers out of my head ! (Laughter). - Mrs Nicholson : Rather ! ■ The whiskers were examined by the Bench, the clerk, a detective, and subse quetly by several inquisitive constables. Mr Heavey : I warned her plenty of times Dot to come near my house, and jl refused to take her pledges, but she would come. The Bench then carefully considered the evidence, and came to the conclusion that thejassault had really been committed. A fine of 20s and costs was therefore imposed upon Heavey. Mrs Nicholson left the Court, addressing the crowd who had assembled to hear the case in a loud voice, much to their gratifica tion.

This concluded the business.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT. —This Day.

(Before R. C. Barstow, Esq., E.M.) Judgments for Plaintiffs. . Robert Giles v. John Wayrnonth. Jj""-.— claim, £3 5s 3d (nieat supplied): costs, £1 lis. Mr George for plaintiff. W. Forgie v. J. Hamil. ton-claim, £3 7s 4d (bread); costs, lis, by weekly instalments of 53. Wm. A. Waterman v. Richard Hill-claim, 10s (beds and break fasts) ; costs, &i Is Gd. Same v. Frederick Rosser -claim. £3 19s (cash lent, board and Jo^nf); costs, £1-Is Gd. Same v. James Uowd-claim, £2 2s Od (dinners, beds, and washing); costs, #1 4s 6d. Mi-Tyler appeared in the three cases for piaintiff. James Eeynofds^Wm.^^O^e-plaim, £22 11s id (ore. note) ; Thomas Weir v. George Mackay-claim, £100, <o take evidence GEO. AND ELIZA BLANDFORD V. K. T. CUttliS. Mr Robinson, for plaintiff, stated the simple circumstances of the case. The claim was ior board and residence. , . _- _ Mr Blandi'ord deposed that defendant gavea promissory note to Mrs Blandford for "value received. She was the holder of the note. --Irs Blandford corroborated, and the Court made an order for immediate payment, witn costs £1 9s. ; JUDGMENT SUMMONS CASES. . John W Hoare v. Charles Lucas, claim £715510 d. ,„ . . , In this ease, Mr Thome for plaintiff, stated that a judgment summons had been obtained against defendant, and every leniency had been given to him Plaintiff had consented to accept 23 6d a week or if defendant would pay down half the money, he would give him a clean receipt. D<fendatt appeared pleased with the fenerous otter, and had been non est from that our.

The Court made an order for half-crown pay ments, and failing,' to be committed for six weeks, costs, £1 2s. Gee and Potter v. Alexander Davidson, claim, £29 11s Mr Thorne for pla:ntiff, said defendnnt had offered £1, which his clients would accept. Order accordingly, costs, £110s 6d. DEFENDED CASKS. Solomon Reid v. Edward Griffin, claim, £2 10s 2d, goods. Mr George for plaintiff. Defendant denied the claim. Mr Reid deposed to supplying Mrs Griffin with the goods at her residence in Newton, during her husband's absence at the Bay of Islands. Mrs Griffin deposed that she formerly dealt with Mr Reid, but not since June, 1876] when she paid the last bill, £2 0s 6d, with a cheque. She had nothing from the shop since. To Mr George: She did not fling a gingerbeer bottle at the head of Mr Reid's son, did not spit in Mr Reid's face when he asked her about the bill in Kyber Pass. Ellen Copestake heard the boy insult Mrs Griffin, and saw him throw the bill at her, but did not see a bottle flung at the boy's head. His Worship considered Jthat the was positive on both sides, andnon-suited plain tiff, but he might bring his claim forward again supported by testimony. Charles Mack v. R. DeLias, claim £17 10s, commission. Mr Colernan for plaintiff, Mr Devore for de fendant. The defendant in this case is at Dune-din, and was O"ly served with the summons at the rail way station when leaving Auckland for the South, consequently Mr Devore asked for an adjournment. Mr Coleman said his client was about leaving this city, and as ho had only iust been instructed to appear, he really knew nothing of the case. His Worshipsaid from what he had'earned he thought that an unfair advantage had been taken of defendant, who might have taken pro ceedings two months before, but instead of doing this, be left the matter to the moment of defen dant's departure for the South. Mr Devore said the delay was caused by the amendment of particulars of account. The case was finally adjourned until the 10th day of the new year, with the question of costs. This was all the business.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Press Agency)

GOVERNMENT DEFEATED AND

RESIGNED.

SYDNEY, December 5. The Government were defeated by a majority of one on an amendment to the Address in Reply. The Ministry has resigned. Arrived : The Easby, yesterday; the Wakatipu and the Australia to-day.

The Australian Steam Navigation Co.'s steamer Florence Irving has stranded oft" Port Stephens. The crew and passengers, except a child, were saved. The fate of the steamer is doubtful.

FIRE AT WARKWORTH.

(From a Correspondent.)

Warkworth, 9 a.m. A FIXE, supposed to be the act of an in cendiary, occurred here last night. Mr Trethowen's bone mill on the banks of the river Mahurangi about half-a-mile above the falls, was burnt to the ground. The mill has been lying idie for some years, but has'lately been at work under the manage ment of Mr Palmer. The person sus pected is not far off. The inquest will be held to-morrow. The mill and machinery are insured for £250 in the Imperial office.

VOLUNTEER INTELLIGENCE.

The monthly inspection parade of the volunteer corps in the Auckland district for the month of December will take place on the following dates in full dress uniform, and with arms and accou trements for open air parade and march route, viz., Wednesday 12fc>>, Grammar School Cadets, at drill shed; Monday 17th, Engineer Cadets, at drill shed; Wednesday 19th, Nixon Light Horse, Mounted Artillery with guns; Hngineers, Vic toria Rifles, No. 4 Rifles. Scottish Rifles and Naval Brigade at drill shed, for open air parade at 7.30, and march route. A punctual attendance is necessary. Saturday 22nd, Ota huhu Company at Otahuhu, at 7.30. Intimation having been received from the governor of the Auckland gaol that certain works were com pleted, the restrictions prohibiting rifle practice during working hours are now withdrawn, and rifle practice can now bs carried out from sun rise to sunset. _

AUCKLAND ARTISTS' SOCIETY.

The Artists' Exhibition, so creditable to our local artists, closed last evening. On the motion of Mr Albyn Martin, seconded by Mr Luckie, Mr J. C. Firth,patron of the Society, occupied the chair. Mr John Symons, Honorary. Secretary, read the report, from which we extract the follow ing : -The sale of catalogues, and money taken at the door amounted to £53 0s 6d. This represents SlO visitors, to which may bs added about 180 honorary members and 35 children, making a total, .of 1,025 visitors. Comparing the present with the former exhibition of 1875, Mr Symons shewed that the receipts of the Exhibition held in 1575 amounted to £55 lid from entrance fees and sale of catalogues. The total number of visitors on that occasion was 975. The at tendance shewed au increase of 50 over the former one. In 1875, only one picture was sold for £4, and re-sold after the exhibition for £10. This year the sum of £270 9s had been realised from the sale of works, principally on the Art Union principle, but including several private purchases. In the Art Union itself 243 shares were pur chased at 10s each, representing a total of £124. The expenses had amounted to £12 18s 7d,and the Society having made a small contribution towards this expense, the sum of £112 had been rendered avail able for distribution in 21 prizes. Respecting art generally, Mr Symons expressed his opinion that it had made progress, and that the standard of merit was 3 much higher than heretofore. The award of the judges appeared in the last issue of the Star. The Chairman in delivering the prizes, congratulated the artists on the success of the exhibition, and said he had been much pleased, in common with others, with most of the pictures, and although naturally varying in merit, he might say they all gave promise of future excellence. After speaking of the vicissi tudes and struggles of artists, Mr .birth said labour and study are the secrets or success even where genius guides the hand. Hogarth, Tintoretto, Turner, were patterns of patient reflection and study. Let the younf artist seek the truth in nature, and take it for the highest compliment; it was acknowledged the truth of nature was manifested in his work. Mr D. M. Luckie in proposing a vote of thanks to Mr t lrth su"<*ested the necessity for the establish ment of a School of Art, a school which the Auckland artists have struggled to establish for seven years, and towards which they have a slowly increasing fund. The vote of thanks was carried by accla mation, and the exhibition closed at ten o'clock. __

WASTE LANDS SALE.

A public auction sale of rural lands in the pro vincial district of Auckland was held this morn- S« by Mr D. A. Tole, Chief Commissioner of Waste Lands at the Waste Lands Office. There was a large attendance, and the bidding during toe sale was very good. The Oruwhaio block sold at an average of £1 ISs od pcr | acre The following prices were realised:—Uruwhao block (situate on the Waitoa Paver), Mauneatawa, Survey District, block 8, section ],2/2 acres, £613, Aitken; section 2, 253 acres, £101, Givin: section 3, 294 acres, £338. Mr Aitken ; section 1, 27S acres, £351, Mr Comiskey; section o, 308 onrp , £701 Mr Aitken ; section 6,231 acres, £oib, IS I'itken; section 7.257 acres, £591, Mr Aitken; sectkin 9, 88 acres, £219, Mr Aitken ; section 10, 93 acres. £193, Mr Aitken ; section 11, 10a acres, £308, Mr Aitkin Lots 1, 2, and o, ot the Tangihua Survey District, near Whangarei, were sold to Mr Lennox at the upset price, viz._, lot 1, 102 acres. £51; lot 2,100 acres £oO; lot p. 100 acres, £75. Lot 107, consisting of 9/ acres m the ntu-ish of Paparoa, Kaipara district, was purchased by Mr Thome at the upset price, £49 10s. The remainder of the lots were either withdrawn or passed. The sums of £4,337 m scrip, and £1910s in cash were received at the conclusion of the sale.

THE MOKO-HINOU SCARE.

WE have received this morning a very m-obable explanation of the mysterious smoke at Moko-Hinou, which, unfortu nately for the lovers of the sensational, does away altogether with the volcano theory, made such a mouthful of by our Spmnorarv. We arc informed by an officer c& Customs, who. has visited the island on several occasions, that it is the habit of the natives to resort to it in large numbers m the early

summer of each year, for the purpose of catching and drying the young mutton birds, which are to be found, congregating there. The natives knock the birds down while they are yet unable to fly ; and with that curious inversion of civilized practice which often distinguishes a savage state, strip off the skin, with its plentiful fat, and throw the carcase away. They then dry the skins, and preserve them for food. During the stay of the Maoris on the island they very often, accidentally or purposely, make large brushwood fires. On a calm day the smoke from these ascends to a great height, and may be descried at an immense distance. Although no timber is to be found at-Moko Hinou there is a g thick growth of scrub and ti-tree.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day.

The Warden notiiiies that application has been made for a considerable extension of area in the Moanatairi Company's ground up to and including the Dauntless and Monday Morning ground. Applica tions are made for two new Teases at Owharoa, which are indicative of a move in the light direction at that place, after a long period of dullness. The Albuinia and Caledonian are looking well, and the Piako has _ improve 1. The show continues encouraging. The New Morning Star have discovered some 300 feet of drives in several directions, of which no person seemed to be aware when the workings were drained. The manager goes to work on the old Just-in- Time reef Avith good indications in face, and Gill's discovery in the old Golden Calf will be left on the boundary of the New Morn ing Star in a few week's working. Morton Tavares and Miss Leaf open here this evening in the Academy of Music. TOKATEA, this day. LATEST MINING. Conquering Hero.—The winze is rapidly going down, and there is gold in the stone. Bayldon, surveyor, from the Thames, is now surveying the mine. He is also to survey the Beach and other mines. Junction.—The fclaim is finishing a crushing of seven tons of stufF, which is likely to be payable. Tokatea tribute. —About sixty pounds of picked stone was got out yesterday. Corboys is opening up the Nil tunnel Avith a view to putting a low level in to connect the mine with the battery. PROPOSED EXCURSION. It is proposed to have an excursion trip to the Thames, on Boxing Day, in the Ruby, which leaves and returns on the same day. Bill's "party, Pride tribute, have started sending 35 tons of stuff to the battery. I visited the Tokatea tributers. _ A large haul of picked stone was obtained this morning. Leader about 18 inches wide sttll showing gold. The Pactolus obtained some good stone yesterday. Other mines on the Tokatea are showing well. TAURANGA, this dry. CARP IN LAKE ROTORUA. The Rotorua correspondent of the Bay of Plenty " Times" writes that carp are very plentiful in the Rotorua Lake. The natives caught some weighing over two pounds. The chiefs have forbidden the use of nets till next year.

[PRESS AGENCY.]

WANGANUI, this day. ACCIDENTAL DROWNING.

An inquest was held yesterday on the body of Louisa Clark, found dead in the river yesterday morning. A verdict of " Found Drowned" was returned. Deceased was a dressmaker, and had bad health. She recently suffered from fainting fits, and it is supposed fell into the river during a fit. She was last seen alive on Sunday night in church. CHEISTCHURCII, this day. LOAN INVESTMENT COMPANY. At a meeting of shareholders in the Loan and Investment Company of New Zealand yesterday, it was resolved to accept the proposal of the National Mortgage and Agency Company of New Zealand to pur chase the business and securities of the first named Company for £1,000 in addition to the amount of the securities and the accrued interest. OPERA COMPANY. The Italian Opera Company opened to a crowded house last night with II Trovatore. The performance was a great success. Both papers speak highly of the various artists. TIMARU, this day.g WATER SUPPLY. At a poll, by a niaiorjty of 135, the rate payers decided to raise a loan of £10,000 for a water supply. GREYMOUTH, this day. STORM. It has been blowing: a perfect gale during the last 24 hours, with heavy rain, KUMARA, this day. FLOODS. Heavy floods have occurred in the river here. A ketch and punt broke loose, and were washed, away to sea. There is no communication with the other side. s^?iBALCLUTHA, this day. WELCOME RAIN. *leavy rain fell all night, and still continues. The ground has been thoroughly moistened. There are some apprehensions of floods to-night, consequent upon the extreme heat yesterday, and rain to-day.

EVENING STAR THURSDAY. DECEMBER 6, 1877.



WANTED, a strong Boy for the kitchen. Apply, between 7 and 8 o'clock this evening, Star Hotel. ____ - WANTED, a good General Servant.— Mrs. Wynyard, North Shore. ANTED KNOWN, "Pantheon" Boot and Shoe Warehouse, 166, Queen street, opposite Arthur's Mart (W. Kincaid and Co.) is certainly one of the most legitimate houses in the trade, as the public can always rely on first-class material, workmanship, and low prices. Low rent, and personal manage ment.—Vide public opinion, WANTED, a Cook.—Apply to Mrs. J. Y. Stevenson, Remuera. WANTED, a respectable Girl to assist in Housework.—Apply at Mr. Paten's Grocery Store, top of Franklyn Road. ANTED, Employment by a steady first-class Newspaper Compositor; good references.— Apply at this office. __ /MLOTHIEIiS. —Wanted a good Hand to \y take charge of Clothing Department. Permanent situation. Steady hands only need apply to Holloway, Garlick & Cranwell. | ANTED, Assistants to the Dress raaking, and Improvers.—airs. Beesley' Princes-street. ANTED, a good General Servant.— Apply to Miss Alexander, Epsom. ANTED, a Cooper, to proceed to Napier; constant employment; single man preferred.—Fisher and Co. ANTED, to sgll, a large assortment of White and Coloured shirts, very good quality: also, Fashionable Linen Collars, a lot of Shakespeare Collars, all sizes. Gs Gd per doz. ; and good Sponges at half-price.—J. Alwinger, 20, Victoria-street, four doors from Union Bank, new building. "VSTANTED, good Tailoresses, —Apply V ¥ Samuel Coombes, 92, Queen-street. WANTED Known, that Emil Simmel hag, late of the Provincial Hotel, Princes-street, keeps the Royal Mail Hotel, Ngaruawahia, Waikato. ANTED, a General Servant.—Apply to Mrs. Macrae, Mount St. John, Epsom. ANTED, a respectable Lad.—l. Alexander, Jeweller. O WfeLL- DIGGERS.— Wanted Ten ders for Digging and Bricking a Well.— Apply R. Udy, Mount Eden. WE have on Sale 100,000 first-class Shingles, Hobart Town Palings and Rails ; also Kauri Palings. W. & G. WINSTONE. ANTED, by a steady young man, a situation at a Shop or titore, can clerk if required, or make himself generally useful. Wages, 355. per w.eek.—Apply by letter to A.8., Star Office.



WATER ! WATER ! ! WATER !! ! Tf youwa nt Water laidon at reasonable prices, call on R. CHALMERS & CO., Plumbers and Gasfitters, Dornwell's Buildings, Darby-street. Licensed Plumbers for the City Waterworks. XTSTANTEI), a General Servant —Apply V ? Wyn yard Arms Hotel. Symonds-street. AP MAKER.—Wanted, a good hand" constant employment.—W. H. Fenton, 61 Queen-street. ANTED, a thorough .good Lady Teacher, for English and the rudiments of music—Apply A.8., Post-office. ANTED, a BarmaidT^Apply at the Exchange Hotel. ' ANTED, a Middle-aged General Ser vant ; good references required-—Apply, between 10 and 3.—Mrs. Fairburn, Ravens bourne, Symonds-Btreet. W "ANTED, for the Hot Springs (Wai wera), a Head Waiter.—Apply to F. G. Ewington, Queen-street. WANTED, an experienced Hand for Earthwork, with truck.—Apply A. Smith, Helensville. ANTED, two Waitresses for first class Country Hotel, Servants able tc milk, Nursegirls, Boys to milk, General Female Servants, and Ploughmen. —- Hannaford's Registry, Queen-street. "ANTED, for a small family in the country, a good General Servant; one able to milk preferred.—Apply before 12 at Mrs. Boardman, Ponsonby, opposite All Saints' Church. W~~ANTED KNOWN, First Choice Light Fancy Josephine. Prices, 2/6. Gents' Fancy Kid Gloves, 2/6 per pair; Panama Hats, from 2/ to 5/; Gentlemen's Leghorn Hats, 6/, worth 9/; and a great variety of Ladies' Straw Hats, Feathers, Flower 3, and Fancy Trimmings to be sold cheap ; 40 doz. Children's Silk Gloves (white and coloured), 4d to 6d, worth 1/3.—W. Eyre, Enniskillen House, Victoria-st. ■WANTED, Everyone to know that I V T am Selling Off my Stock of China, Glass, and Earthenware, at the following Low Prices, as it must be cleared out :—Best Common Cups and Saucers, 6d or 5s 6d per doz ; best W. ard G. Cups and Saucers, 13d or 12s per doz ; Tumblers, from 3s per doz.; Plates, from 2s 6d per dozen; largest size, 5s per dozen, in three patterns; best Brown Teapots from Is 3d each, and every other article in the trade at the same low prices. This is a chance for people taking up house.—Wm. Holdsworth, 29, Victoria-street. The Cheapest House in Auck land for Ready-made Boots and Shoes, &c. Public opinion. "TO"ANTED~KNO WN, all those in want Yy of Money to call on their uncle, where any sum from Is. to £500 can be had on every description of Ladies' and Gentlemen's Clothing-. Watches, Jewellery, and every description of merchandise.—Note the address: "London Loan Office," under Theatre Royal, Victoria-street.— Private entrance under archway. ~\%T ANTED to Dispose of several superior w y Second-hand Pianos, from£loupwards, which may be paid for as most convenient to purchasers: also, Second-hand Harmoniums, and new Pianos and Harmoniums, to bo sold cheap, to make room for large shipments.— Webb's Music Saloon, Wellesley-street. WANTED KNOWN, every description of New and Second-hand Clothing, Jewellery, Watches, Platedware, and every description of merchandise, bought or sold, at the London Loan Office, under Theatre Royal, Victoria-street. Weekly or monthly instal ments taken for any Goods. Note the address : London Loan Office, under the Theatre Royal, Victoria-street. WANTED~KNOWN7that C. Brooks is Selling Boots of every description at Reduced Prices, for two months only. Having bought a large quantity of English Leathers cheap, I-have made a good stock of Ladies', Gents', and Children's Boots and Shoes in great variety for the coming season ; all are made on the premises. The largest Stock in Auckland to select from. I have just landed a Splendid Stock of Ladies' and Children's English Goods, consisting of Kid and Prunella Boots, Ladies' Low Shoes, Infants' Boots and Shoes in great variety ; Selling Cheap. Call and look at the quality and prices. Town and Country people 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, its, No connection with any other Shop in the city or suburbs. \XT ANTED Known, that D. Goldie is TV prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c. at the lowest market price, at his Yard 3 Cu3 torn-house-street. ANTED, the Public to know that quietness, cleanliness, and comfort are to be found at Simmelhag's Royal Mail Hotel, Ngaruawahia, Waikato. Terms for Boarders, moderate. 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 4s each ; our own make Corded Sun Hats, from 2/6 each; 24 penny Ribbon, fashionable colours, 6d per yard; Leg horn Hats. Is 6d to 6s each; Gentlemen's Deep Dux Collars, od 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. All the above are guaranteed Bargains.—Address, J. Greex, second shop above Thompson's, Victoria-street. H. DAMPIER has the following o great Bargains :—Concertinas (with 20 keys mind), 4s; 9U9 doz. Wave Braid, 3d per dozen ; pretty Prunella Boots, 5s 6d; superior Kid do, 7s 6d; large knives. Is; Snuff Boxes, Id. to Id: a few pieces of Swis3 Muslin left, at 7s 6d the piece of 10 yards; boys' Railway Trains, id; White Bone Dress Buttons, 3d per dozen ; supe rior Photograph Frames, 6d; beautiful framed Pictures, Is ; large pretty Marketing Kits, lOd ; more of the splendid 2s Tea; Dress Holders, Id; a lot of great bargains in Children's Auckland made Boots; Infants' superior Elastic Boots, 2s; Girls' Stockings, lid; Boys' Soc/ts, 4£d; Infants' White Socks. 3d; superior Glycerine Soap, 2d; Ladies' Frills, 2d; 12 dozen Shirt Buttons, for 4d; Tooth Combs, Id to 6d; Velvet Lace, &c— Victoria-street, corner of Hobson-street. FY\EN.DEtfS Avill be received by the under- JL signed for erection of corrigated iron Building.—Full particulars on application to Arnold Hurst and Co., 11, Queen-street. npENDERS for the Erection of a School- I House at Whata Whata will be 'received at the office of the Board of Education. Wyndham-street, Auckland, until noon of THURSDAY, 6th December next. Plans and Specifications at the office of the Board and at Mr Day's residence, Whata Whata. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary^ mENDERS FOR COAL. Town Clerk's Office, 3rd Dec, 1877. Tenders for the supply of Whangarei and Bay of Islands Coal (in terms of specifications at this Office), delivered at the Waterworks Pump ing Station, will be received until 2 p.m. of FRIDAY, 7th instant. The lowest or any ten der not necessarily accepted. Tenders endorsed as above. p PHILTPS. Town Clerk. FTTiENDERS will be received up to the I 10th instant, by the Trustees of the late George Crnmmer, for the Grazing of Two Pad docks at Eemuera, 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. O B U I ~L D E R S. Tenders will be received by the undersigned until 4 p.m. of TUESDAY, the 11th instant, for the erection of Brick Buildings in Queen-street. Plans.'&c, at my office, Queen-street. P. HEREPATH, Architect. ETERMINATION 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. -jOAPAKURA g ANNUAL RACES. A. Meeting of those interested in the above Meetiug will be held at the Globe Hotel, Papa kura, next Wednesday Evening, thel2th inst., at 7.30 p.m. WM. PERCIVAL, Secretary. • njIHE Closing Meeting of the present JL session of the Auckland Free Methodist's Mutual Improvement Society will be held on MONDAY, 10th December. All members .are particularly requested to attend. Signed on behalf of the Secretary. G. TH WAITS, Treasurer. El R E S -H SHI MENTS gi _______ 650 CASKS CEMENT, Ex City of Auckland and Famenoth. JAMES B.LAIKIE, f VICTORIA-STREET, Ca, FOUR DOORS FROM THE UNION BANK,



GAZETTE IN BANKRUPTCY. X N BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of the "Debtors and Creditors Act. 1876, and of the Bankruptcy of * William Hexry Sykes, of Matakohe, Boatbuilder, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that a General Meet ing of the Creditors of the said William Henry Sykes, will bo held at my office. Supreme' Court Buildings. Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, the 12th December instant, at 10 o'ciock forenoon, to give an Ordei of Discharge to the abovenamed debtor. .-.».' Dated at Auckland, this 6th day of December, IS"' THOS. MACFFARLANE, Trustee. John A. Beale, Bankrupt's Solicitor, Shortland-street. «|g^=^TmOß WANGANUI DIRECT. X IK3 S.S. ST. KILDA, J. Fiowerday, Commander, will leave One hunga (weather, &c, permitting), TO-MORROW (Friday), 7th instant, at 10 a.n». For freight or passage apply to COMBES & DALDY, Agents; Or, A. BARNES. Onehunea. PALMEESTON GOLD MINING JL COMPANY (LIMITED). An Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders of the Palnierston Goldniining Company Limited, will be held at the Office of the Company, Shortland-street. Auckland, on THURSDAY, the 13th day of December, 1377, at 12 o'clock noon, for the purpose of pro posing and passing (if approved) the following resolution :— "Thatthe Palmerston Goldmining Company (Limited) be wound up voluntarily, for the purpose of amalgamating with the adjoining claims, viz., lona, Golconda, and Harrison and Kelly's;" and for the appointment of a Liqui dator and other business. ROBERT HORNE, Secretary. Auckland, 4th December, 1877. A Meeting to confirm the above resolution will be held on MONDAY, the fourteenth day of January next, at the same hour and place. ROBERT HORNE, Secretary. lONA GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). . An Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders of the lona Gold Mining Company (Limited), will be held at the Office of the Com pany, at Coromandel, on SATURDAY, the loth day of December, 1877, at 10 o'clock a.m., for the purpose of proposing and passing (if approved) the following resolution :— " That the lona Gold Mining Company (Limited) be wound-up voluntarily, for the pur pose of amalgamating with the adi oining claims, viz.:—Palmerston, Golconda, and Harrison and Kelly's," and for the appointment of a Liquida tor, and other business. J. H. HARRISON, Secretary. Coromandel, December 4, 1877. A Meeting to confirm the above resolution will be held on WEDNESDAY, the 16th day of January next, at the same heur and place. J. H. HARRISON, Secretary. OST POODLE.—The owner of a lost Poodle can obtain the same from Mr. Sweeney, Waterman of the Union Sash and Door Company, on paying expenses. TWO POUNDS REWARD.—Lost, last Sunday nigrht, between Newmarket and Auckland, an old Purse, containing bank notes and some other little articles.—The above re ward will be paid to anyone returning purse and contents to this office. SS~REVVARD.— Lost, yesterday, be tween Alexandra-street and Upper Queen street, a Purse containing two £1 notes and some loose silver. —Finder will receive above reward on returning same to this office. LOST, on Monday, 3rd instant, a Liver and White Pointer Dog, about 18 months old; had curb-chain collar on.—For owner apply at this office. - • JD » St EPHENS Having now the Sole Proprietorship of the old-established Business at No. 133, ad joining Lewisson's, will spare no efforts to keep up his name as a leading BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTURER AND IMPORTER, (Lam Cater), 100, Queen-street X 36, opposite the union bank, Auckland. BOOTS & SHOES of every description made * to order. _ French and German Kid Boots and Shoes always in Stock. £3" Storekeepers Supplied Wholesale "EJi Prompt attention given to all orders. Cash Orders from the country will receive immediate response. Goods forwarded by train, steamer, &c, &c. Auckland, November 3, 1577. "NX O T I ~C ET MR FERNANDEZ, of the Railway Terminus Hotel, requests that ALL ACCOUNTS against him be rendered during this week, between the hours of 10 and 1 o'clock, as he is retiring from, business. December 4, 1677. Come and See herbert h. smith's THIRST TDRIZE SELECTION OF WROUGHT IRON RANGES, Portable and for Setting in. IMPROVED PATENT PORTABLE SIDE OVENS, for Country Settlers. IMPROVED PATENT PORTABLE SMOKE CONSUMING OVENS, nearly 3,000 in use. IMPROVED PATENT COTTAGE STOVES, For Wood or Coal. Improved Patent CHIMNEY TOPS, guaranteed to Cure Smoky Chimnies. Improved Wrought Iron SHIP'S STOVES, over 500 in use. AT THE AUCKLAND IRON WORKS, Durham-street West. Illustrated Price Catalogues and Circulars FREE GRATIS. *** H. H. S. has taken Fikst Prize for Seven Years consecutively. "vT o~ T i c eT The Quarterly Meeting of the Members of the Journeymen Bakers' Association will be held, at the British Hotel, on SATURDAY, the Bth instant, at half-past 7 o'clock sharp. JAMES McLEAN, Chairman. TO MERCHANTS AND STORE KEEPERS. The undersigned is now prepared to Supply every description of Confectionery at a lower rate than any house in the trade. A great variety of French Bon-Bons, Somebody's Lug gage, etc., etc. L. H. is a Manufacturer of Genuine Persian Sherbert. LEE HAMILTON, Wholesale and Retail Confectioner, QUEEX-STREET, (Opposite the Market). 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 253, 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. "ORETT'S AUCKLAND ALMANAC- Secretaries of Benevolent. Musical, Literary, and Industrial Societies, desirous of having particulars, names of offices, nights of meeting. &c, published in the Almanack " Guide." are requested to forward the same without delay tc • Editor," S.iar Office. [A CARD.] DR. ELLIS hereby notifies that on anc after TUESDAY, 4th December, 1877, hii successor, DR. HAINES, will for the presen occupy Ur. Kllis' late residence at Manukai Road, Parnell, and will attend for Consultatioi at Mr. Sharland's, Shortland-street, from 11 till: o'clock daily.



ON S A■ L E: ■ DUFFIELD'S ADELAIDE FLOUR. IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. D. 11. McKENZIE. December 3, 1577. I will Hot be Responsible for any Debts contracted by my wife, Maria Green.— Jamej^ Green. __ p j_^ c N C E. Ihe Argyle House, CORNER OP VULCAN AVENUE AND QUEEN-STREET. HUGH HOGARTH, Having purchased the Stock of DRAPERY and CLOTHING of the well-known House of Mr. J. W. Pearse, would remind his friends and patrons of hia 15 years' experience in Messrs. Archd. Clark and Sons', Shortland-street, and can confidently assure them that he will give satisfaction in every branch of his Establish ment. The Stock having been purchased at a low figure, H. H. trusts that it will find a ready market, and as an inspection is only wanted to prove this, he feels positive that a, thorough appreciation will be the result, having deter mined to Sell a GOOD ARTICLE at a MODE RATE PRICE. N.B.—Opening Day: SATURDAY, the Bth instant. ARROTS.— Just the thing fo/Holiday Presents!— Has arrived, a First-class Variety of PARROTS, for Sale cheap, at the Market Place. E M U E It A. FOR SALE OR LEASE, The Well-known Freehold Messuage and property of W. A. Hunt, Esq., situate at Re rnuera. 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 tree 3 and shrub 3of 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, MAT EU R DRAMATIC THE HARVEST^ STORM AND CHECKMATE, By Members of the HAVELOCK HISTRIONIC CLASS, in the ALEXANDRA-STREET LODGEROOM, On TUESDAY, the 4th December. To commence at 8 p.m. Admission :—ONE SHILLING. BOARDOF EDUCATION. The Board have decidsd that the CHRIST MAS HOLIDAYS for Schools in the City and Siiburbs, and at the Thames, shall begin on the 24th December, 1877, and end on the 24th January, 1878. This arrangement does not apply to Country Schools. School Committee s of Country Districts can arrange the Holidays at their discretion, snbject to the Regulations. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. A UCKLAND RACING CLUB. _OL SUMMER MEETING. BOXING DAY, 26th December, 1877, AND JANUARY Ist (New Year's Day), And 2nd, 1878. President: I Vice-President: Mr. Dilworth. | Mr. A. Buckland. Boxing Day. New Year's Day 2nd January. Derby Stakes Mares Produce Railway Plate Selling Race Stakes Publican's Auckland Cup Purse Steeplechase A. Racine Club Hurdle Race Handicap Auckland Plate Grand Stand Maiden Plate Handicap Steward's Han- Hack Hurdle dioap Hurry Scurry Race. Consolation. Nominations close on Dec. 14,1877. WM. PERCIVAL, Secretary. " r£|\JL QTEA MTO RIVER- On and after MONDAY, 10th "■"" -TT- D ecein tj er) tjjg p S> CITY OF 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 superior quality, and cheaper than your neighbours, then make it public by advertising! Canter bury Bacon, 6d per lb. by the side; Corned Beef, of superior quality, at 3id perlb.; Fore-quarters of Mutton at 2d per lb.; Boiling Beef, 3d. and 4d per lb. For Cash. Families waited on for orders.—A. PORN WELL, Queen-street. "VT OTICE OF REMOVAL. Mr. FERDINAND PELTZER, 8.E.L., begs to inform his Pupils, and the general public that he has Removed to Hobson-street, opposite St. Matthew's Church, and next to Mr. Plum ■ ley. Lessons in the French Language and Literature at hid own or pupil's residence. Schools visited.l « __^ TmDUCAT IO N A L. MRS. RUSHBROOK (formerly of WeUesley 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. Q * SALE. Tanks, Charcoal Best Newcastle, Wangarei, Bay and Wai kato Coal Firewood, (cut and uncut) Furniture removed with dispatch. J. CRAIG, 1 Forwarding Agent, Fort-street. [ADVERTISEMENT.] ~~ Hamilton, Waikato, 3rd December, 1877. Dear Auntie,— When you come up to see in the Wai kato at Christmas time, do not trouble to bring "Bon Bons," "Cosaques," "Ladies' Luggage," " Jewel Baskets," or anything of that kind, or indeed any sort of Confectionery or Cakes, be cause we have such a nice Confectioner's Shop up here; and at that shop you can get any amount of those things just as cheap as you can in Auckland; and then we can have the fun and pleasure of going with you and buying them. I am, dear Auntie, Your loving pet, Laura. I hereby certify that the above is quite correct, and shall be glad to see Laura and her Auntie. T. TREWHEELLAR, BAKER, PASTRY COOK, AND CONFECTIONER, AND FRUIT DEPOT, HAMILTON, WEST. Waikato. "IVTINE HOUSES for Sale (leasehold, I -Ll years to run) for £150. Weekly rental 553. A splendid chance.—C. Williamson, Vui can Lane. nnO LET, a six-roomed House. —Applj JL to Mr. Barnes, Karangahape Road Newton. FOR SALE, a good, young quiet harnesi Horse; trial given.—R. Stevenson, Grocer Newton Road. CA WOOLGAR, Grey-street, is prepare! J& to Sell all kinds of Ironmongery as Cheai as any house in town. Wanted, a strong Lad. mo BE SOLD, cheap, a five-ton Yacht Ax- & e*? el} ent repair.-For particulars appl . o^ .H : _Clarke i Jligh-Btreet. FOR SALE (cheap), in consequence o owner leaving Auckland, a VervNice Lc > of Furniture, suitable for a five-roomed Cottage Mustbe soid.—Apply at this office. TO LET, the Residence of Sir Georw • „ . -frney, at Remuera, lately occunied by % 3 Comiskey, Esq., comprising twelve rooms an^ 1 j^% =? mp u et(?' .S°Ketf«* with ten acres c j Land tastefully laid out. , Apply to 1 W. AITKEN, Land Agent.



T^TURSERY, Strawberry, and Market -Li Garden, with four-roomed Cottage, inthe City, for Lease, at a low rent, with immediate possession.—S. Y. Collins, Hepburn-street. "T^TORTH SHORE.— Excellent 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-**—"'*" FOR SALE, a first-class second-hand Foiir-wheeled Expresf .— A. Mackie.Royal Standard Carriage Factory. Durham-street. /GUTTER-YACHT 'JUNO' for Sale, \_y 10 tons, 2 years old, in good order, well found.—Geo. W. Jones, Royal Insurance, Short land-street. -4h~s fk to £1000 LENT, on Building (-5&1 JL \r Society principles or on any term to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson. Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated FOR SALE, a comfortable Five-roomed Cottage in England-street, Brookville.— Apply to Alex. O. King. .£•>*> A CASH, Balance at 10s. per week.— 3^O\7' Comfortable Cottage close to the Rail way Station.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. 4-*P>P»d~fe —ONE House of 7 rooms, and Two jfe't>tr \y. 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. npO LET, spacious and convenient Offices, JL with office fittings, fire-proof strong-room large dry cellarage, and good supply of water suitable either for the law, wine, or genera mercantile business.—Apply to W. Aitlcen. Jt*-f PER FOOi\ Capital Building, 3& JL Alletment 116 and SO. 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. jL*PtjTfe CASH, Balance at 15s. per week.—ln cw«.» \J' a leading street, 15 minutes walk from Queen-street, a Large Building containing ten rooms, admirably adapted for a Boarding house. For Sale at the low price of £120.—5. Vaile, House and Land Agent. Shortland-street. TO LET, a comfortable 5-roomed cot tage near Choral Hall.—Apply N. 8., Star Office. ' 1 CTS. PER FOOT, at Ponsonby, two Capita iw Building Allotments, measuring 80x100' for Sale at 15s. per foot.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. TO LET, a 4-roomedj Cottage, Parnell Rise. Enquire Mr. Meekhan, Grocer Parnell. itnORTH SHORE.—To Let, a Furnished -i-^l Cottage,1 containing- 6 rooms; splendidly situated.—Apply R. <*, R. Duder, House Agent 3. £6}K&\ —COMFORTABLK HOMESTEAD AJ ?> \f . of 5 acres, divided into 3 paddocks. 1 paddock grass, £ acre strawberries, the re mainder in orchard and vineyard, vegetables, &c.; new House of 5 rooms, also Stable, Cow shed, Piggery, Well, &c—S. Vaile, Land Agent- Shortland-street. O-fi ss. PER FOOT. 15 minutes walk from cAW A Queen-street, a few Choice Allotments, fully planted with fruit and ornamental trees. " Terms, £10 cash ; balance can remain on mort gage^— S : _Vjaile : J[£ ; n£A^e£t ! _SJb^landjSteeet. r|lo LET, those commodious Offices, with JL fixtures, lately occupied by Mr. E. Meyer, Solicitor, Shortland-street; rent low. Also, a small Store and Office adioining Custom-house Hotel, Fort-street, at a moderate rent.—Apply to Samuel Brown, Shortland-street. TO-MORROW. AT THE CORNER MART. AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK A.M. "ORODUCE.—Maize, Oats, Maizemeal, JL Potatoes, Onions. Bran, Sharps, Flour Cheese, Bacon, Butter, &c. ' GROCERIES.—Sugar, Tea, Tobacco, Raisins Currants, Vinegar, Starch Blue, Soap, Corn flour, Cocoa, Jams, Arrowroot, Tapioco, Black Brooms. Without Reserve. WINE, PEANUTS, and GILLION'S LIME JUICE. GEORGE SIBBIN, 'Uictioneer. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12. HOUSE AND A~L LOTMENT, GRAHAME-STREET. nnHE subscribers have been instructed to JL sell at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Wednesday, 12th instant, at 12 o'clock, GRAHAME-STREET.—Part of Lot 9 of the subdivision of Lots 11 and 12. of Section 20, having a frontage of 30 fest to Gra hame-etreet, -with the Cottage thereon erected. SAMUEL CO~CHRANE & SON", Auctioneers. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11. TRADE SALE OF BULK AND BOTTLED ALE. BRANDY, WHISKY, GENEVA, SHERKY, CIDER, &c. TO CLOSE ACCOUNTS. THE subscribers will sell at their rooms, Fort-street, on Tuesday, 11th instant, at 11 o'clock, 30 barrels Marrian's No. 3 Ale 20 „ „ No. 4 Ale 40 casks McEwen's Edinburgh Ale, quarts 10 „ „ „ „ pints 100 cases Bass's Ale, quarts 70 „ Allsopp's Ale, quarts 100 „ Ale 5 hhds. Bonniot's Pale Brandy . 10 J-casks „ ~ 25 cases „ Brandy, flask 25 „ „ „ J-flask 10 i-casks Malt Whisky 50 cases Geneva 40 „ Sherry 14 „ English Cider. Terms at Sale. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW, 1.30 p.m. A ROSEWOOD PIANO, nearly new, by Chappell & Co. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. AT ARTHUR S MART, FURNITURE DEPARTMENT. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18. GREAT SALE OF TOWN LAND, CONTIGUOUS TO THE HAMILTON RAILWAY STATION. MESSRS. J. D. & K. HILL HAVE received instructions from Thos. Jolly, Esq., to sell by public auction, on Tuesday, the loth instant (the opening day of the Railway to Hamilton), The VILLAGE of FRANKTOWN, situate as above, and consisting of the following magnificent Business and Villa Sites :— 25 J-acre Lots, immediately opposite the Railway Station. 20 acre Lots, fronting the Station Road. 11 Villa Sites, varying from 5 to 10 acres. Terms:—One-third cash, balance at one and two years, bearing 8 per cent, interest. The Sale will commence after the arrival of the Train from Auckland. Luncheon, provided. J. D. & K. HILL, Auctioneers, Hamilton, Waikato. TO-MORROW, NOON. MARKET-DAY AUCTION SALE. AT ARTHUR'S MART, QUEEN-STREET. "OOULTRY—FowIs, Turkeys, Ducks, JL Geese, Pigeons. &c. PRODUCE — Ex Mail Steamer, from San Francisco: 19 cases American Onions ; 100 bags Superior New' Potatoes, Vegetables, 80 sack 3 Superior Oats, 50 sacks good Chaff, 50 sacks Maize, Flour, Sharps, 20 sides Bacon (in cloth), bare Bacon, 10 superior Cheeses, 15 casks Beef, Pork, Plums, &c, &c. GROCERIES.—I 2 casks Carb. Soda, Tea, Sugar, Cocoa, Rice, Cornflour, Tart Fruit, Jam, Blacking, Treacle, &c. FURNITURE DEPARTMENT. AT ONE O'CLOCK P.M, A Rosewood Piano, nearly new, by Chappeil and Co.; Walnut Card Table, Walnut Ladies' Desks, Mirror, Loo Tables, ChefEbniers, Book case, Parlour Suits, Cane, Wood, and Stuffed Chairs, Chest 3of Drawers. Washstasd, Toilet Tables, Toilet Glasses, Toilet Ware, Meat Safe?, Wood and Iron Bedsteads (double and single), Mattrasses, Palliasses, Carpets, Pictures, Kit chen Utensils, Glass and Earthenware, superior Garden Roller, Wheelbarrow, Fancy Goods. .Tftwellery, and Clothing, L'lir^dtcu^ju. Pledges, Watches, &c.