PARLIAMENTARY.

(From our Own Correspondent.)

LAND BILL.

It is believed that a caucus of a few Government supporters met yesterday to request the Governor to bring on the Land Bill, and pass it through the House as it is considered that all Opposition has ceased. Hence the Bill was taken first yesterday, and passed the House, but will be thrown out in I the Council moreover. COLONIZATION OF LAND FUND. The Government to-day introduce one permanent Bill to colonialize the land fund except the twenty per cent mentioned in Mr Larnach's statement. This will be expended and divided amongst the governing bodice throughout the Pro vincial Districts, but will not reduce the subsidies now payable to Counties, Boroughs, and Road Boards. (UNIFORM PRICE OF LAND. The other Bills to-day -will probably be a Land Bill, enabling free selection and purchase all over the colony at £2 per acre, and sale by auction at an upset price of one pound per acre. It is a tentative measure till next session, when provision will be made for proper classification. STAMP ACT AMENDMENT. Also, a Stamp Act |Amendment Bill making provision for secondary evidence being given in Court relative to the contents of documents lost before being stamped on payment. Duty and fine to "be asserted by the Judge. PURCHASE OF NATIVE LANDS. The Government Native Land Purchases Discontinuance Bill, before the House stops the purchase of Native Lands by the Govern ment on Commission, and provides for out standing negotiations to be completed or re linquished according to notification by the Native Minister in gazette. Mr Carrington returned by the Hawea this morning. REDUCTION OF MINISTERS SALA RIES. Last night was taken up on a Bill to re duce Ministers salaries. The House was equally divided. Mr Shrimski moved that the Bill be read a second time that day three months. A lively discussion followed, in which the Ministerial residence asd hospitality were discanted on. Mr Thomson said that after drinking wine with a Minister's wife or dancing with her, you could not very well severely criticise the policy of her husband. (Laughter.) Messrs Shrimski, Reynolds, and BarfF, Government supporters, voted against the second reading of the bill. The votes being equal, the Speaker, on grounds of economy, vsted for the bill, and afterwards came into Committee and made a speech, saying he did not go quite so far as the bill ; that there should be a distinction between the Premier's salary. He made a suggestion as to a compromise of 25 per cent of all salaries. He reviewed Responsible Goverh ent, which was on its trial in this infant country; it shoulk get a fair trial. He paid a high compliment to New Zealand statesmen, and advocated economy in the direction of the bill.

Mr Rolleston, notwithstanding the appeal of the Speaker, indecently movad that Mr O'Rorke do leave the chair, to shelve the bill, and on division, in which the Speaker was just ia time, for the first time this parliament voted, the bill was thrown out by 32 to 30. It has been said that Ministers are as mucw pleased as any about the resul?. This ia not true, as no one could more earnestly than Sir George Grey did did of past extravagance, and the cogent necessity for change. The Opposition worked hard to throw out the bill, Major Atkinson and his friends evidently con sidering that they had a vested interest at stake.

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT.

There seems to be truth in the rumour that Mr Hislop, the member's father, has been appointed secretary of the Education Department. He drafted the Education Bill for the late Govern ment. The report of the Public Accounts Committee was brought up. The report in reference to the question of rent, payable by the late Ministers for residences states that a retiring Minister should vacate the residences within thirty days after retiring from office; 2nd, but with regard to the members of the late retiring Ministry, they should be allowed to retain the residences free till the prorogation. Mr Sheehan and Sir George Gre> think this too great liberality. Mr Rolleston, as on every other occasion, now backs up the late Ministry. Mr Swanson thinks the Ministers should be paid in cash, and that the houses should be turned into cash. Mr Macfarlane, one of the Committee, says the matter is too paltry to be con sidered. Though an hour was spent, the report came to nought, being simply ordered to be printed.

BILLS READ A THIRD TIME. The folio-wing bills were read a third time last night:—Stamp Act Amendment BUI, West Harbour Borough Mayoralty Elec tion Valuation Bill, Native Land Act Amendment Bill, Maori Real Estate Management Bill. Government Native Lands Purchase Discontinuance Bill, Ship ping and Seaman's Bill, Wangarei Port Endowment Bill, Wyndham Show Ground Reserve Bill, Canterbury Roads Ordinance Amendment Bill, Te Aro Reclamation Bill. , , The Dangerous Goods Act was amended, to give power to the Governor to make regulations about the use and storeage ot gasoline, and then read a third time. The Disqualification Bill was amended, to exempt members of Education Boards, University Councils, and Harbour Boards, and then read a third time. The Destitute Persons Bill, which was reported -with Amendments, the Councils Amendments in the Domicile Bill, and Public Reserves Bill, were disagreed to ; and those in the District Railways Bill, Crown Lands Bill, and Fish Protection Bill, agreed to. The Committee's resolutions about votes for Tairoa Head road jetty at Catlin's River, and Martin Bay Har bour improvement, were agreed to. The House rose at 12.30

FIRING AT MOUNT EDEN.

(Per "Star" Carrier Pigeon.) v 3 p.m. The members of the Victoria Company met the Rifle Range, Mount Eden, this afternoon, for the purpose of competing again for the medal. The men were under the charge of Captain Derrom. The medal has already been competed for but it does not become the property of. the. winner until it has been won twice in suc sion, or three times at intervals by him. A stiff breeze was blowing across the range during the afternoon. The following are the scores:— -, i a p 100 Yards.-Leigh, 11; Payne, 10 ;C, Cooper, 10 ; Bowden, 10; Henderson, 10 Haslett, 9 E. Cooper 9; Tavlor, 9 Eady, 9 ; Duff, 9 ; Leigh, S ; Self, 8; Mc- firing at the 300 yards range.was very good. The following scores were made :-Jas. Leigh 9; Cooper, 9 Bowden, 9; McLeod, 9 ; J. W. Leigh, 8 , Fairs, 8 ; Jas. Haslett, S ; Henderson, 8 , Taylor, S ; 1-ayne, 7 ; C. Cooper, 7 ; Dutt 7 ; Self, 6 ; Eady, 5. Members of several other companies are firing for practise, but no particularly good scores have been made. .

SOUTH SEA ISLAND NOTES.

COPRA MAKING. The cruise of the missionary schooner. Southern Cross, reported in the bhurcn "Gazette" to-day contains several interest ing items of news relating to the boutii Pacifidlslands. With reference to Bishop Selwyn's visit to Wano the report says : How plentiful ships are becoming may he inferred from the fact that the Bishop had hardly a day without some

ship being anchored at Ugi, clo^s to Warao, and lastly, thai he was able to hold service three times on board English ships during his stay there. This sudden trarst of trade is perhaps the most noticable thing of all. On the whole, the Bishop was glad of it. The natives are getting stirred up to smoke copra t and will soon get beyond the de mand for tobacco and beads, which are the staple articles of trade. One of the more intelligent asked the Bishop a good deal about'money, and was anxious to buy a boat. •He trades of some of the ships which visit his Island, and objects to his ' commission' being paid in tobacco. TaM, trie Bishop's landlord at ; Wa»o, also trades for a European, and with great fairness, so far as could be seen. The great dread of the Missionaries is the introduction of spirits. If they come in, then these races must die out. At present the traders, for their own sakes, and. often for higher motives, refuse to have any thing to do with spirits, and this may con tinue. BURYING A MAN.—THE MUR DER OF BISHOP PATTESON. The most interesting event in the voyage was a visit to Nupani, lying on the out skirts of the Santa Cruz Group. During a boat cruise from Wawo the Bishop heard of the existence of two men from that group at Port Adam, near Saa on Malanta. He went up there ffirst in the boat, and afterwards in the ship, and after great difficulty bought one of these men. It was downright buying—a regular haggle—and ;he bidder going away before the bargain was struck, but he was obtained, and he went round the Northern Islands in the vessel. The Bishop and the Rev R. B. Cornins soon picked up a sprinkling of words, and they found the man very intel ligent. When they could understand him pretty well they asked him about Bishop Patteson. He said that he was sitting in the house when the late Bishop was struck from behind ; that he rose up and pushed the man down, and was then shot by an other man. After his death the women wept and bewailed him, and they carried the body down to the beach, and one of them paddled it out in the canoe in which it was afterwards found. The man confirmed the story of the men having been carried away and coming back again in a small boat, which he says was kept for some time at Pileni, but they destroyed it, as they said it brought sickness among them. This was certainly the case, as agreatjdysentery swept through all those Islands immediately after their: return and carried off a great many people. This was universally attributed to the atria of the Bishop. Bishop Selwyn could not reach the man's own Island, but he lauded him on Nupani and met with a very warm welcome. There were very few people there; but they seem to be in constant intercourse with the people of Santa Cruz, so that the Mission may reach that Island through them. 'Mr Macleod, of Noumea, had been at Vanikoro, but the natives were very shy. Further South there is a great desire to learn, and there is a good opening now for the Torres Islands, which are passed very often by the vessel, but have not been visited.

COPRA STATION AT NEW HEBRDES.

Mr BICE was received again this year in a very friendly and pleasant manner by tho natives of Leper's Island, in the New Hebrides Group, and spent nine weeks on shore. He found the school in a very creditable and satisfactory state. The two teachers who had been left the year before were awaiting the arrival of the boat, on the beach, neatly and cleanly dressed, and the Mission premises were admirably neat and tidy. Several .Europeans and two Americans have at length established themselves on the island, engaged in copra making, but the cli mate and other causes obliged most of them to leave after only a few months' residence. The enormous amount of cocoanut trees, and the grandeur of the country, would seem to offer inducements to a trader of no very sanguine temperament, and most of those who engaged in specu lation, found they were mistaken in their idea of realising a rapid fortune, for it was found that as many as 8,000 cocoanuts were required to make a ton of the copra, and after a while the natives became in different about trade. Tobacco being almost the sole article of barter, they have not much to show for the numbers of nuts they sold, as the small quantities they obtained were very rapidly consumed.

AUCKLAND' STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

TO-DAY'S QUOTATIONS. Bank of New Zealand—Buyers. £33 10s ; sellers. £22 15s, National Bank—Buyers, 70s. Auckland Gas—Sellers, £10 10s. South British Insurance—Sellers, i is. Union Insurance—Sellers, 11s. New Zealand Insurance— Buyers, 90s. Union Sash & Door—Sellers, £1015s. Caledonian (dble)-90s, 80s, 82s 6d; buyers, 80s; sellers, 853. Red Queen—2s 4d. Moanatairi—Sss; buyers, 80s ; sellers, 85s. Tookey Tribute—2s 9d; sellers, os 6a. Wai tekauri— Sellers, 1b 9d. Alburnia—Sellers, 60s. Union Beach-27s 6d; sellers, 29a. Kuranui Hill—2os; buyers, 18s 6d ; sellers,2os. Piako—Bs; sellers, 8s Thames—Buyers, 31s. New Golden Pah—Sellers, 2s. JOSEPH NEWMAN. Chairman.

ACCIDENT ON THE RACECOURSE.

We regret to hear that Mr Frank Hull, son of the well-known settler of that name at Mangawai, met with a serious accident this morning at Ellerslie. Mr Hull and Mr Nolan had been riding a rough trial be tween Mr Wynyard's Lady Godiva and a young colt belonging to Mr Hull. At_ the conclusion of the spin, and while Mr Hull was pulling up Lady Godiva, she bolted amoxiK the scoria, and slipping up on the creasy ground caused by the drizzling ram threw her rider heavily on to a block of scoria. Considering the nature of the tall the iniuries are comparatively speaking slieht He fell on the right side of his face and that side of the jaw is consider ably damaged, three of the teeth being _mocked{out. There is also a nasty jagged, wound close to the right temple. When picked up by some friends who were_on the ground. Mr Hull was insensible, and he remained so while being brought into the hospital where it was deemed advisable to take him. On his arrival Dr.gCooper, and subsequentlyJDr. Philson made careful examination of the infuiries, and pronounced them not dangerous. Mr Hull is now perfectly sensi ble, and according to last accounts was wanting to get up. It is a mercy the accident was not more serious.

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

tb*W\h attending the Auckland College and &&%&£& S»p eS.°A satisfied with the'amusement provided for them. Hub.^2 Hi" 17U>, for the longest lump. The ; ™ w& £>sSSa:A2£V; AiS°G JUM^-O&rua;, 1° J. Stewart, 2. Dto tanoe,Wfe«t3toch|| J) _ B^[ , ora tch. I; No?to"?? Bar£Tl»r£ml t , B off Bakor W o» easil y. _«.««. _Smith, scratch, 1; J- Stew- FfSWSk. 15 yards, 3 aTHROw?XG Obicket BALL.-Carruth. l; Arneil, 2.

Sack Race.—F. Burtt, 1; C. Purchas, 2. Three-Legged Race.—Burtt and A. Purchas,

One Mile.—J- Waters, 10 yards, 1; A. Pur chas, 10 yards, 2 : D. McLeod, 70 yards, 0. High Jump.—Garruth, 1; Burtt, 2; height, 4 feet 7 inches. A tug of war, in which Bnrtt's team was vic torious, concluded the sports.

THEATRE ROYAL.

The combination of select performances at the Theatre Royal last evening, consisting of the mysteries of Professor Hennikie, and scenes from comedy and the drama, afforded a varied and amusing treat to all present. The scenes were preceded by some excellent pieces of music, skilfully rendered by the orchestra, and on the rising of the curtain, Professor Hennikie performed a number of remarkably clever tricks which gratified and astonished the major part of the auditory. After half an hour in the world of wonders, Mr and Mrs Morton Tavares appeared in the protty comedietta of "The Husband in Clover," the gentleman as Horace, and the lady as Lydia. It is needless to say the piece was thoroughly represented, with that life-like fidelity which has won for these favourite artistes a high-class reputation. A number of emblematic resprentations of national emblems were presented with much success, after which Mr and Mrs Tavares appeared in the quarrel scene from Sheridan's "School for Scandal." The characters of Sir Peter and Lady Teazle were sustained in the clearest possible manner. This evening Mr and Mrs Tavares will appear in the comedy of tho "Happy Pair," and in a thrilling scene from " Richard III." Professor Hennickie will also repeat his magical seance, and introduce the mystery box. A very interesting evening, therefore, may be anticipated with confidence.

SHIPBUILDING.

AUCKLAND V. OTAGO.

If one wishe ■■ to write a chapter on the respective merits of vessels built in the Auckland district, as compared with craft put together on the Otago coast, the scribbler need not go beyond the reclaimed land at the baok of Messrs "Walker's gum store on the Queen-street wharf. There are two .ves sels here in process of repair. One is the schooner Mary Ogilvie, built by Messrs Murray & Co., at Port Chalmers, in 1873; and the other is the cutter Three Brothers, put together by Messrs Melnne3 & Co., of Manga wai, in ISG3. The Mary Ogilvie is thus a new vessel as compared with the Three Brothers. The Mary Ogilvie has been an unfortunate ship, as she has been stranded no less than four times in her short career. She was last ashore at Greymouth, about three months ago : and as she became very leaky, it was determined by her owners that she should came up to Auck land for repair. The injuries from her strand ing were seen plainly from the outside, and tenders having been called, the work of restora tion was committed to Mr Gouk, with a proviso that if, when stripped,|her timbers turned out unsound, tie should get so much per foot for any further work that might be required over and above his contract. When the outside planking was removed it was seen that the Mary Ogilvie wa3 rotten from end to end. Dry rot had so eaten away her frames round the bolts that it was apparent she was totally unfit for sea. These timbers are of a wood -which is knovrn down Southjas broadleaf or provincial hard wood, and if these are a fair specimen, they are by no means to be compared with kauri for dura bility. The planking of this vessel is of birch rimu, and some kauri. The last-named planks are quite sound, but the rimu and birch, require renovating. The further tho werk of repair is carried on the moro palpable tho radical weakness appears, and it has been deemed advisable that tho job should be stopped until the owner, who is expected in a. few days, shall have arrived and inspected tho vessel. Turning to tho Three Brothers we see a contrast which must make an Aucklander feel considerable pride in the resources of his district. Messrs Hender son and Spraggon have beenemployedtolengthen this cutter Cf t, and in doing so they have had full opportunity of finding out the condition of every bit of wood about her. At the bows her timbers were rotten, but the cause of this was plainly a leakage at tho deck ends by which the water has got through. Amidships and aft the frames are as sound as when they were put into ncr, except in places where the bolting of successive plankings hi»d split them about so that they required renewing. The general condition of the vessel was in all respects better than that of the Mary Ogilvie, a craft only one-third her pge. Such a remark able opportunity of comparing Auckland vessels with those built in other parts of the colony should not be allowed to pass by un noticed, and we have drawn attention to it with a view to shewing the reviers of Auck land that there are some industries in which we are yet a long way ahead of our Southern brethren, * §

EVENING STAR, SATURDAY. DECEMBER 1, >,>u

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



THE Public are reminded that Sausages at the Auckland Steam Sausage Factory are made every half-hour. Superior Beef Sausages, M per lb; Pork Sausages, 6d; German Sausage, Sd; Pork Pies, id each. Poultry, Smoked Beef and Tongues.—G. HULML, opposite City Market. ANTED, an experienced hand for the Cordial and Soda-water business, to proceed at once to Gisbornc.—Apply this office. ANTED, for Waiwera (Hot Springs), Housemaid, also an active Waiter.— Apply at 9 a.m. office of Robert Graham, High street^ — — WANTED to Hire, a Bath Chair for an invalid lady.—For address apply at this office. , WANTED, two Waitresses for same country hotel, Boys to milk. Nurse maids,, several General Servants for town and country, some must be able to milk, middle aged women, Famale Cooks, Hotel Laundress, wases 15s, an educated middle-agedfemale for an excellent appointment. — Hannaford s Re gistry, quean-street. . ANTED, a Farm Labourer.—Mrs. Lynch, Clanricarde Hotel. ANTED, a thoroughly competent Gardener to take charge of a large gar den.—Apply at 12 o'clock on Monday, at Messrs. J. Potter & Co.'s, Durham-street. WANTED, three smait Boys about 14 years of age.—Mr. GledhiU, Wellesley street. ■ WANTED, a Nursemaid for Mount Albert, must be able to sew.-R. CL Greenwood, Market. ANTED, a General Servant at the Hibernia Hotel, Onehunga. ANTED, immediately, a Youth who understands gardening; one who has been at a Nursery preferred.-Mrs. A. Keesmg, Home Bay, Po______ ■—- WANTED, a good General Servant for the North Shore.-Albert Boiler Works, Albert-street. WANTED, a Nurse Girl.—Apply to Mrs. Albeit Eaton, Regent-street Kyber Pass Koad. WANTED, 10 Pick and Shovel Men at Parnell Bridge, Newmarket, on Monday morning,. 4NTED, two Chimneys built.— Apply C. Rhodes, Remuera Road. XITANTED, a strong Lad accustomed VV to horses.—Apply at Lendrum's Stables. WANTED, a good General Servant. — -vpply to Mrs. S. Graham, at Mrs. Cole raan's,Jßrighton Road, Parnell. DISTANT KD, a Laundress who under- Vf " stands making up and dressing new Shirts (white and coloured).—E. Henrys Registry- SPortland-street. WANTED to Let, a four-roomed Veran dah Cottage, wito tank, large garden, &c—R. Lalng, Ropemaker, Picton-street. WANTED to Sell (cheap), a nearly new Wilson Treadle Sewing Machine. Mrs. Fletcher, C'ollingwood-street. KESSMAKERS. —Wanted, at once, several Assistant Dressmakers.—Milne andChoyce, Queen-street. WANTED, a good Plain Cook and Laundress as ""General Servant.—Apply Mrs. Pounds. St. Stephen's Road, Parnell. WT ANTED, a first-class Milliner.—A. V? Linabury and Co. WANTED, a good General Servant; one accustomed to children.—Mrs. J. J. Holland, Symonds-street, corner of Havelock street. WANTED Known, that Eroil Simmel hag, late of the Provincial Hotel, Princes-street, keeps the Royal Mail Hotel, Ngaruawahia, Waikato. ANTED, a strong Lad.—Apply to G. Thorogood, Lome-street.



WANTED, by a respectable, middle aeed Femaie, with one child, aged 6, a Wellesley-street West. ANTED, Apprentices and Improvers to the Dressmaking.—Mrs. Kirkman, Drake-street. \&rANTED, an experienced Gardener.— V V Apply by letter only, with testimonials as to character and efficiency, to Mr. Murdoch, Bank of New Zealand. ANTED, a good General Servant, with references.—Mrs. Flood, St. George's Bay Road. WANTED, Buyers every day (Satur day included). Lamb, in quarters, from 2s; Fore-quarters Mutton, 2d per lb; Prime Roast Beef, from id per lb ; Fowls, Smoked Beef and Tongues.—G. HULME, opposite City Market. .. WANTED, a Cook and Laundress ; also, a Housemaid.—Mrs. Cosgrave, Mount Eden. . SACKS ! SACKS ! ! SACKS !! ! WANTED to Purchase any quantity good Second-hand Sacks; also. Salt Bags. R. BAIttD. Victoria-street. WANTED, immediately, a strong Lad for the blacksmithing.—Wm. Munro, behind Thistle Hotel, Queen-street. W ANTED, to clear out my Entire Stock of Furniture and Miscellaneous Artieies1. of every description, as the premises are to be fitred up for the Workingman's Public Baths. N.B.—Mo reasonable offer refused.— Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria-street East, corner of High-street. WANTED to Dispose of several superior 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 be sold cheat), to make room for large shipments.— Webb's Music Saloon, Wellesley-street. ANTED KNOWN7"I have just opened a large and new assortment of White Shirts; good quality ; and wish to sell cheap also a job of good Sponges, large and small; and to Sell at Half Price.—J. Alwinger. Tailor and Clothier, No. 20, Victoria-street, four doors from Union Bank. 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. ANTED, a Farm Labourer.—Mrs. Lynch, Clanricarde Hotel. WE are buying for the Summer, Satin striped Dress Material at 7Ad per yard ; Printed Muslins. 5Jd; Muslin Curtains, 3s 6d per pair; Lace Curtains, Is 3d per yard ; Sum mer H*ts from Is, at R. French's Cheap Drapery Establishment, who is also selling Job Calicoes 3jd per yard, and Remnants very cheap. From his Grocery we get Splendid Family Tea at 2s Gd, very choicest 3s. The address: Upper Hobson-street. ANTED, experienced Brickmakers V y to make and burn a large quantity of Bricks. Plant. &c, in good working order, provided.—Keane and Jenkinson. T"O~PAINTERS. —Wanted, Tenders for Painting a Church at KawaKawa, Bay of Islands, Plans and specifications at Mr. R. Stevenson's, Grocer, Newton Road. WE have on Sale 100,000 first-class Shingles, Hobart Town Paling 3 and Rails ; also Kauri Palings. W. & G. WINSTONE. WANTED, Everyone to know that I 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 dez ; best W. ard G. Cups and Saucers, 13d or 12s per doz ; Tumblers, from 3a 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. "TITANTED, by a young Married Lady, t T quiet, retired Lodgings for a few months. Terms must be moderate.—Address A.Z., Post Office, Auckland. W~ ANTEIT~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 6e each; Gentlemen's Deep Dux Collars, 5d per box; Scented Soap at English prices (Id a cake); Umbrellas, best silk, from 6s each; ditto in Gentlemen's (Alpacca), from 5s each; Boys' Tweed, proved to be good wear; Flap Hats, Is 6d each, worth 2s; Towels, from 6d to 23 3d each; Toilet Covers, in good quality only; Black French Merino, best quality; Ladies' Linen Handkerchiefs, 7s per dozen. All the above are guaranteed Bargains.—Address, J. Green, second shop above Thompson's, Victoria-street. W~~ ANTED KNOWN, that C. Brooks i^ 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. $3L No connection with any other Shop in the city or suburbs. WH. DAMPIER has the following c great Bargains:—Concertinas (with 20 keys mind), 4s; 969 doz. Wave Braid, 3d per dozen; pretty Prunella Boots, 53 6d; superior Kid do, 7s 6d; large X nives. Is ; Snuff Boxos, Id to Id; a few pieces of Swiss Muslin left, at 7s 6d the piece of 10 yards; boys' Railway Trains, 4d; White Bone Dress Buttons, 3d per dozen ; supe rior Photograph Frames, 6d; beautiful framed Pictures, Is ; large pretty Marketing Kits, lOd; niore 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, 4Jd; Boys' Socis, 4Jd; 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.il THST"ANTED Known, that D. GOLDIE is V ¥ prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes 1 Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &0., &o. at the lowest market price, at his Yards Cus torn -house-street. THE Quarterly Meeting of the Auck land Shipwrights' Protection Society will be held, at the Albert-street Temperance Hall, on MONDAY Evening, 3rd December, at half past 7 sharp. * JOHN K. RAMSAY, Secretary. W^ ANTED, a Boy about 6or 7 stone weight; good wages given to a good rider.—For address apply Star Hotel, Newton. MRS. KING and MISS BROUGHTON, Milliners and Dressmakers, Lpper Symonds-street. ID GLOVES.—SOO pairs First Choice Josephines, sizes 6, 6A, 61, 7, 74, and 7h Prices, 2/6. Panama Hats, 5/; Children's Fancy Hats, 1/3: and a great Variety of Ladies' Straw Hats, Feathers, Flowers, and Fancy Trimmings to bo sold cheap; a lot of Panama Hats, slightly damaged, worth 5/, price 2/6.—W. Eyre, Enniskillen House, Victoria street fTiOTTAGE FOR SALE, PONSONBY Four Large Rooms, with Scullery, water inside, immediately behind Suffolk Hotel, College Road. Magnificient view of the harbour. Cannot be built out. Key at Mr Daw's, Tole-street. ROBERT T> REW I N JL> Having purchased the Orchard in Rutland Road. Parnell. begs respectfully to inform the public that he is now in a position to supply them with FRUITS of all description, gathered from the Trees daily. STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM, FRESH EVERY MORNING. ROBERT BREWIN, Auckland Seed Depot, Opposite T. and S. Mortun's. «igjvte^\^ O R W A I U X U. *«*-,.. The p.g. OREGON Win leave for Waiuku as under 1— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Dec. Dec. 3—Monday. 3 p.m. 3—Monday, 7 p.m.. s—Wednes., 4.30 p.m. 6—Thursday, 10 a.m. B—Saturday, 8 am. B—Saturday, 12 a.m. Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-nulls-- Tuesday, at 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3s 6d; Return, ss. Weather and other circumstances permittn-.g Orders to collect Goods left at l*r. G. Sib Din s Auction Mart will be attended to _ _-.„ M. H. ROBj.



GAZETTE IN BANKRUPTCY. X N BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of the "Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, and of the Bankruptcy of William Henry 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 sth proximo, at 10 o'clock forenoon, to give an Order of Discharge to theabovenamed debtor.^ THOS. MACFFARLANE, Trustee. John A. Beale, Bankrupt's Solicitor, Shortland-street. HOTEL For Sale near town, doing a capital business. House large and commodious, good stabling, and out.buildings, every covenience, good paddocks, &c. Free hold, price low, terms easy. £300 to £500 cash required,— It. C. Greenwood, Auctioneer and Hotel Brokei, Market. ILLIAM !—I have the very best picked Canterbury Potatoes to offer you, real balls of flour, 201bs for Is; and lovely fruit for the bairns.—Hannaford's Corner Store, opposite Firebell, Queen-street. IF the Gentleman who took a new Hat from the Choral Hall yesterday, after the first installation, leaving cne marked L.J.N., will return it to the Anchor Hotel, he will oblige. ALL Accounts owing by the under signed to be sent in to Mr. Walteb J. Hill, Solicitor, Skortland-street. EDWARD ELLIS, M.D. .A. tthe Pharmacy. STANDARD MERICAN MEDICINES. JUST LANDED, Ex 'Elsinore,' @ New York:— TILDEN'S FLUID EXTRACTS of Medicinal Herbs. A large supply of the most useful kinds. PACKER'S ALL-HEALING TAR SOAP. This is a valuable Cosmetic, and commands an extensive sale. The Celebrated and World-known MEXICAN MUSTANG LINAMBNT, in Bottles at Is. 6d., 35., and os. LYONS KATHAIRON FOR THE HAIR. Incomparably superior to any American preparation as a Restorative and Embellisher of the Hair. 2s. per bottle. SCOVILL'B FLUID EXTRACT OF SARSA PARILLA and STILLINGIA. the Great Blood Purifier and Liver Tonic. Price, ss. per bottle. SEA MOSS FARINE, for Invalids and Child ren. Is. 6d. per packet. DRAKE S PLANTATION BITTERS, th Great American "Pick-me-up" and Appetiser, is. 6d. per bottle. LYONS ESS. OF GINGER, for Colic, Flatu lence and Indigestion. 2s. 6d. per bottle. WYNKOOP'S ICELAND PECTORAL for Chest Complaints and Influenza 2s. 6d. per bottle. LYONS MAGNETIC INSECT POWDER Is. Cd. per bottle. AICKIN, DISPENSING CHEMIST, DRUG, CHEMICAL, AND PATENT MEDICINE IMPORTER, »,; UEEN-STREET, Auckland. A UCKLANIT RACING CLUB. SUMMER MEETING. BOXING DAY, 26th December, 1377, AND JANUARY Ist (New Year's Day), And 2nd, 1878. President: I Vice-President: Ms. J. Dilworth. I Mr. A. Buckland. I Boxing Day. New Year's Day 2nd January. Derby Stakes Mares Produce Railway Plate Selling Race Stakes Public an's Auckland Cup Purse Steeplechase A. Racing Club Hurdle Race Handicap Auckland Plate Grand Stand Maiden Plate Handicap Steward's Han- Hack Hurdle dioap Hurry Scurry ] Race. Consolation. Nominations close on Dec. 14,1877. WM. PERCIVAL, Secretary. TXTAITEKAURI GOLD MINING AND V T QUARTZ CRUSHING COMPANY (LIMITED) A Requisition to the Directors of the above named Company, to call the next Half-yearly or General Meeting in Auckland, now lies for further signatures at No. 11, Insurance Build ings, Auckland. -yrr esiTeyan churches TO-MORROW (SUNDAY). PITT-STREET (New Schoolroom).—Morning, 11, Rev. S. Garlick; Evening, 6.30, Mr. J. N. Buttle. PARNELL.—Morning, 11, Rev. J. Whewell; Evening, 6.30, Mr. Beaumont. GRAFT ON ROAD. — Morning, 11, Rev. W. J. Williams; Evening, 6.30, Rev. S. Garlick. UN lON-STREET. — Morning, 11, Mr. Cox; Evening:, 6.30, Mr. Wykes. PONSONBY.—Morning, 11, Mr. Salter; Even ing, 6.30, Rev. W. J. Williams. NEW NORTH ROAD—(Sunday School Anni versary.—Morning, 11, Rev. B. J. West brooke; Afternoon, 2.30, Rev. W. Watkin; Evening, 6.30, Rev. R. Taylor. NORTH SHORE.—Morning, 11,Mr. Beaumont; Evening, 6.30, Mr. Hogg. MOUNT EDEN.—Morning, 11, Mr. Rosser. P" ONSONBY WESEEYAN SUNDAY SCHOOL. ON TUESDAY EVENING NEXT, DEC. 4TH, A MUSICAL AND LITERARY ENTERTAINMENT Will be given, consisting of Recitations and Songs, by the Scholars. Readings, Song 3, Piano and 'Violin Solos and Duets, by Ladies and Gentlemen of well-known ability. ON BjfflALF OF THE SCHOOL FUND. Admission, ONE SHILLING. To commence at 7.30. LORNE- STREET HALL SUNDAY SERVICES, conducted by Samuel Edger, BA., Sunday, Dec. 2.—Morning: "Christ the Propitiation for the Sins of the World." Even ing: "Making Shipwreck of iaith—A real danger, and how we fall into it." N.B.—The Evening Service commences at 6.15, closing as usual. FTRHEATRE ROYAL.—Sunday Evening I Sei vices (under the conduct of the Young Men's Christian Association), December 2,1877. Doors open at 7.30; Service to begin at 8, and close at 9 p.m. All are invited. Seats free. ST. STEPHEN'S" PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Ponsonby Hall.—Divine Service will be conducted To-morrow Morning, at 11, and Evening, at 6.30., by Rev. Mr. Runciman. _ UNITED METHODIST FR^E CHURCH, Temperance Hall; .Ajbert street.—Divine Service every Lord's Day.— Morning, at 11; Evening, at 6.30. T TF__D METHODIST FREE %J CHURCH, junction of Pitt and Vincent streets.—Divine Service ever^ Lord's Day.— Morning, at 11, Evening, at 6,.'3 Q. orTmltive metf.odist church, JL Alexandra-street— Sabbath Services :— Morning, at 11, and PLvening, at 6.30, Rev. D. Duttin, F.R.A.S. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, JL Franklyn Road. — Sabbath Services :— To-morrow—i'lorning, at 11. Rev. W. Kirfc; Evening.atGjO^Rev. B. J. WeLtbrcoke. /Congregational church, Beres- KJ ford-street.—Sunday Services, Dec. 2.— Rev. J. Robertson, M.A., will preach in the Morning at 11, and in the Evening at 6.30. OST, yesterday, a Canary.—Finder re warded by leaving it at C.Gray's, Frank lin Road. L"oST7yesterday. between the Junction Hotel and One Tree Hill Farm, a Scythe. Finder rewarded on returning same to Hai-p of Erin Hotel, or Mr. Andrew, near the Junction fnEN SHILLINGS! REWARD.—Lost I on the Domain Cricket Ground, a Silver mounted Wooden Pipe, in case.—Apply to (*. Waller, Queen-street. OST, last night, at the Masonic Ball. - a Gold Bracelet.—Finder will be rewarded on returning same to this office. —=«=-



/^OUKT CITY OF AUCKLAND, 3975. The KOURTEEN'TH ANNIVERSARY of the above Court will be Celebrated on the 26th DECEMBER (Boxing Day). A PROCESSION will leave the Cook-street Hall for the DOMAIN, where SPORTS are to be held during the day. The Procession will leave the Cook-street Hall at 9.30 a.m. sharp. An Efficient Band in attendance. 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. A Lady will be in attendance In the Cloak room. V Full particulars of Snorts, &c, in future advertisements. TICKETS (Soiree & Ball), Three Shillings each, can be obtained from any member of the Committee; Bro. Holland, Queen-street; Bro. Auger, Parnell: or W. GODWIN, Secretary to the Committee. L GALL L R U S nIT M T EKv o E S V *0F I N V A Nl A YTHE TEST G L RE M U E R A. 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, TEAM ENGINES. FOR SALE, Cheap, in first-class condition, with certificate for 65tbs pressure: 1 Portable, double : cylinders, 9*; 1 Do., Do.. 7A-; 1 Do., single cylinder. 10; 1 Do., Do., B.—Apply to G. HOLDSHD?. rilO BUSHMEN AND OTHERS. Tenders are invited until 10th December for Falling Bush in Waitakeri South. Information obtained from P. Crowe, Hobson-sfcreet; Mr. Causley, Waitekeri; and R. and R. Duder, North Shore. T~~ ENDERS arc required by 4 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon, for Painting and Papering (labour only) Three Houses in Wake field-street.—Specifications on the Dremises.— Apply W. H. Trevarthen, Wakefleld-street. F^E "f G~HT~OF~fI IBEFtO LYTTELTON. Written Tenders will be received at this office until noon of MONDAY, 3rd December, 1877, for Conveyance to Lyttelton of about Five Thousand Cubic Feet of Puriri Timber, in round logs of suitable lengths for shipment, which will be delivered alongside the Auckland or Onehunga wharves, as may be required. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. JAMES STEWART, District Engineer. ERECTION OF BEACONS, KAIPARA HARBOUR. Marine Office, Wellington, 13th November, 1877. Written Tenders will be received at the Resident Engineer's Office, Auckland, until noon of WEDNESDAY, sth December, 1877, for the Erection of Beacons in Kaipara Harbour. They must be addressed to the Hon. the Com missioner of Customs, Wellington, and marked outside " Tendei for Beacons, Kaipara Harbour." Plans and specifications may be seen at the Public Works Office, Auckland; and the Pilot Station, Kaipara. JOHN BLACKETT. TRON BOUYS FOR KAIPARA. Marine Office, Wellington, 20th November, 1877. Written Tenders vail be received a*- this office, and at the District Engineer's Office, Auckland, until noon on WEDNESDAY, 12th December, 1877, for the construction of Two Iron Channel Buoys for Kaipara Harbour. They must be addressed to the Hon. the Com missioner of Customs, Wellington, and marked outside " Tender for Channel Buoys, Kaipara.". Plan and specification may be seen at the Public Works Offices, at Wellington and Auck land. The lowestfor any tender will not necessarily accepted. By command. JOHN BLACKETT, Marine Engineer. "TCTEW. ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Supply and Delivery of Stores. Public Works Office, Wellington, 21st November, 1877. Written Tenders will be received at this office, and at the Railway Manager's Officers at Auck land, Christclrurch, and Dunedin, up to noon on SATURDAY, the loth. December, 1877, for the Supply and Delivery of Stores for the New Zea land Railways, from the Ist day of January to the 31st day of December, 1878, at Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin. They must be addressed to the Honorable Minister for Public Works, and marked outside " Tender for the Supply and Delivery of Stores." Each tender must be made on the printed form, and must be accompanied by a price list and a cheque marked by a banker as good for twenty one days, which must be made payable to the Receiver-General's Deposit Account, Welling ton, and not to bearer or order. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. By command. JOHN CARRUTHERS, Engineer-in-Chief. OMAN CATHOLIC CEMETERY. Tenders are iuvited for Stubbing Furze, Cutting Grass. Cleaning Walks, &c, in the above place. Particulars to be obtained from Rev. Father W. Macdonald, at St. Patrick's; or from Father Fynes, Vicar-General, Parnell. Tenders to be opened at St. Patrick's Fresby tery, Auckland, on TUESDAY, at 6 p.m. Lowest Tender not necessarily taken. mENDERS FOR FACING. Town Clerk's OfPjje, Dec. 1,1877. Tenders will be received l^til noon of MON DAY, the 10th instant, f^r 100 chains more or less of Four-rail HobP^-t Town Fencing at the City Abbatoirs, in t^rnis of specifiations at this office. Tenders -,vill be received for any portion or the whole of. the work. The lowest or any tender not iiecessarily accepted. Tenders to be endorsed, as above. „ , P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk.. p\ I T V LEVELS. City Council Offices, Nov. 30,1877. It is hereby notified that it is the intention oi ' the City Council of Auckland to Fix the Levels of the following streets :— VICTORIA-STREET, between Queen and Hobson-streets. WELLESLEY-STRSET, between Queer) and Hobson-streets. WYNDHAM-3TREET, between Albert and Hobson-streets. WEST QUEEN-STREET, between Albert and Hobson-str ets. ALBERT-STREET, between Cook anc Custom-house-street. . . _ ■ CH A.PEL-STREET, between Cook-streel and the Cliff. Plan 3 may be seen in the City Surveyor's Office; aud all persons interested therein c» liable to be aggrieved thereby, will be heard bj the Council at a MEETING to be held oi WEDNESDAY, 9th January, ISib. All obiections must be in writing, addressee to and sent to the Council, not les3 than tei days before the clay appointed to hear obiect ; ions# p. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. IHEE.EBY give notice that I will no be responsible for any Debts contracted hi ! my wife, Sarah Lupis. gApL LpPB . BUGGY WANTED, new or nearly new with two seats back to back. Any persoi , having a Carriage like the above may find i I purchaser by kpplyitig-by letter) to C.T., at Mi ; fcjharl-:nd's, Shortfaad-srtreet,



AUCKLAND Total Abstinence Society. —Committee Meeting on Wednesday, December 3rd, at half-past seven. —J. W. Carr, Hon. Sec. TAURANGA ANNUAL RACES, TO TAKE PLACE ON TUESDAY, 29th JANUARY, 1878. Judge: Herbert W. Brabant, Esq., E.M. Starter: A. C. Turner, Esq. Clerk of Scales: J. D. Wrigley, Esq. Clerk of Course: Daniel McGarvey, Esq. Handicapper: Joseph Ellis, Esq. Stewards: T. D. Wrigley J. c. Young E. M. Edgcumbe, J.P. J. A. Chadwick, J.P. 0. M. Quintal J. Ellis W. M. Commons J. Vercoe R. C. Fraser W. Kelly, J.P. R. Hunter Programme :— 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 30 soys., dis tance 2 miles, over 8 flights of hurdles, 3ft. 6 in. high. Nomination 20s, acceptance 303. 2. Maidex Plate, of 10 soys., distance 1J miles, weight for age. Entrance 30s. 3. Pony Race, of 7 soys., distance 1 mile, for ponies 14 hands and under. Entrance 203. Post entries. 4. Tauraxga Jockey Club Handicap, of 50 soys., distance 2 miles. Nomination 30s, acceptance 10s. Second horse to save his stakes. 5. MAWGAjroi Plate, of 5 soys., distance 1 mile. Entrance, 103. Horses to be ridden and owned by natives. 6. Ladies' Purse, of 15 soys., distance IJ miles. Welter weights for age. Entrance 203. 7. Hack Race, of 5 soys., with half entrance money added. Entrance 20s. Catch, weights. Distance once round the course. The winner to be sold for £10 immediately after the race, surplus (if any) to go to the Race Fund. Post entries. 8. Consolation Stakes, of 10 soys. (Handicap). Distance once round the course. Entrance 10s, acceptance 103. Nominations for the Tauranga Jockey Club Handicap and Hurdle Race will be received by the Secretary up to 3 p.m. on Saturday. 19th January, IS7B. Entries for other races close on Saturday, the 26th January, at 8 p.m. Colours of riders and all particulars must bo forwarded with entrance money. Qualification fee, one guinea, must be sent in at the time of entrance. Three horses to start or no race. The Auckland Jockey Club Rules will bo strictly adhered to. The decision of the Stewards in all cases connected with the Races shall be final. Entrances, uuder sealed cover, to be sent to the Secretary, at the Commercial Hotel, Tau ranga. DAVID ASHER, Hon. 3ec. T AM B ! LAMB !! LAMB! I Wanted Known that M. BREARLEY, Wakefleld-street, is selling Meat of First-Class Quality, at the lowest remuneration. Prices: Lamb, from 2s per Quarter ; Roast Beef, from Id; Boiling Beef, from 2d; Corned Beef, in kegs, 2£d and 3d; Mutton, Fore-quartars, 2d; Legs, Id ; Chops, Id.—M. Brearley, Wakefield treet. TO LET, 5-roonied House, Wellington street, in first-rate order; rent low.—H. Partington, House and Land Agent, Stichbury's Buildings. TO LET, 6-roomed House, College Road; good view of wharf and harbour. H. Partington, House and Land Agent, Stich bury's Buildings. TO LET, a 4-.ioomed Veradnah Cottage in Newton, in good repair; rent, 8s per week.—Enquire at E. Henry's Registry, Short land-street. TO LET, a House of six rooms, and one of four, with water laid on, good well, garden, &c—James Reid, Eden Terrace; or to Ashton and Son, Insurance Buildings. TO LET, a Cottage, in Nelson-street; rent, Bs.|per week.—Mr. Cater, Cook-street. TO LET, Ground Floor Offices in High, street, rent 5s per week; Upstairs ditto, is per week.—Apply to S. Rout. rflO LET, the Residence of Sir George JL Arney, at Remuera, lately occupied by 33. Comiskey, Esq., comprising twelve fbom3 and offices complete, together with ten acres of Land tastefully laid out. Apply to W. AITKEN, Land Agent. II OR SALE, a first-class second-hand Four-wheeled Express.—A. MacMe.Royal Standard Carriage Factory, Durham-street. i?lAto £1000 LENT, on Building 3&JL^~P Society principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent Vulcan Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated* TO LET, a furnished Bed and Sitting room, with view of the harbour, near the Supreme Court.—Apply Star office. OR SALE, the Schooner-barge Lake Superior.—Holder Bros., Newton, mO GARDENERS.—For Lease, with JL immediate possession, at a low rent, a well stocked Nursery and Market Garden, with four roomed Cottage, in the city.—Apply to S. Y. Collins, Hepburn-street. rilO LET, a four-roomed Cottage; rent, JL 7s. per week.—Mr. Rogers, Grey-street. FOR SALE, a comfortable Five-roomed Cottage in England-street, Brookville.— Apply to Alex. Q. King. r?Of| CASH, Balance at 10s. per week.— *01/ Comfortable Cottage close to the Rail way Station.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. i?KKA —ONE House of 7 rooms, and Two 3W*J O \f . Houses of i rooms and scullery, all in good condition, on freehold corner allotment, close to Freeman's Bay. Price for the lot, £550. —S. Yaile, House Agent, Shortland-atreet. 4-* £L£\ CASH, Balance at 15s. per week.—ln *Uv a leading street, 15taiinute3 walk from Queen-street, a Large Building containing ten rooms, admirably adapted for a Boarding house. For Sale at the low price of £420.—5. Vaile, House and Land Agent. Skortland-atreet. QNg A L X Tanks, Charcoal Best Newcastle, Wangarei, Bay and Wai kato Coal . Firewood, (cut and uncut) Furniture removed with dispatch. J. CRAIG, Forwarding Agent, Foxt-street. £QKA —COMFORTABLK HOMESTEAD /VtMJ. 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, Piargery, Well, &c—S. Vaile, Land Agent' Shortland-street. 1 e?S. PER FOOT, at Ponsonby, two Capital JL*J Building Allotments, measuring 80 x 100, for Sale at Iss. per foot.—S. Yaile, Land Agent T Shortlar.i-street. 4?f>Affc -EXCELLENT 5-roomed House, <&i&\J\J» Newton Road, for Sale; wasn nouse, capital allotment. Very easy terms.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, "Vulcan Lane. OR SALE, a New Boat, 20ft. 6in. in length, sft. Sin. beam, oars, &c. Price £12. —"William North, Windsor-street, Parnell. TO' LET, in Hobson-street, one or two Rooms, to a lady and gentlemaa; terms reasonable; good view of tha harbour.—Apply this office. TO LET, a 9-roomed House, corner of Cook and Nelson-streets.—C. Overton, 30, InsHrance Buildings. O CAP I T A L I S T H. NEWSPAPER PROPERTY FOR SALE, thoroughly established, and doing a steady and increasing business, in a Southern town; only requiring capital to push a large trade.—Apply by letter, addressed *' N.Z.," Star Office. FFICES To Let, over the National Bank. Will be let at a- low rental for a term of years.—O. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7. THE HAY MARKET. FOR SALE, at the Haymarket, on Friday next, 6th instant, at 11 o'clock, 17 Fir3t-class Heavy Draught and light Harness Horses. 3 really Good Hacks, ex Southern Cross from Napier. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAY, NOON. CLEARI NG- OU T SALE. T7l A N C V GOODS JQ Jewellery, Toys Millinery Stationery Cutlery. FURNITURE DEPARTMENT. AT ARTHUR S MART.