nnt himself altogether approving of it. It was a concession to the wishes of his party and col- TpneTies and involved no sacrifice of principle, rrho finance of the future would rest with the neonle to determine. It would be for them to saY wnat the policy of the future should be. If the duties on tea and sugar were removed, the rovernnient would be only following the pvaniple of the greatest statesmen ot England, not making revolutionary proposals, at which Maior Atkinson was so shocked. He was quite aware that such proposals as equalising burdens would meet with strong opposition from the X re at and wealthy, of which Major Atkinson was the leader, but he relied on the sympathy and support of the people, and he knew he had a strong and generous following. He hoped to steadily and steadfastly pursue his ends until success was achieved despite all opposition. The bills were then read and committed, and read a third time. The Council's amendments in the Disqualification Bill were ordered to be considered this day week.

MINING.

The manager of the Harbour View, Coro niandel, reports, under date December Sth : "The low level has advanced 11 feet for the week. The walls still continue hard. The leader in the main face is now about IS inches wide, looking very well for gold to shew up at any moment. The leading stope, going along from No. 2 rise, has advanced 10 feet for the week. The leader is looking very well. I have seen a little o-old in the stope this week ; but nothing of any importance. There are no specimens from any part of the working for this week."

CRICKET.—NORTH SHORE V. CARLTON.

The match which was played between these Clubs in the Domain on Saturday last, resulted in a victory for the Cavlton by 10 runs. The howling of Lawry for the Carlton, and Swanson and Robinson for their opponents, was very good, The following are tho scores : — North Shore. —G. Thorne, run out, 23; E. Whitaker, c Lynch b Grierson, 5 ; Wells, b Lynch, G; T. Biassey, c Kent b Grierson, 0 ; Swass'on, c Lynch, b Philson, 18 ; Robinson, c Williams, b Grierson, G; Dacre, b Lawry, 2 ; Wynyard, b Lawry, 9; A. Whitaker, b Lawry, "• Connell, not out, 2; Webster, b Lawry, S; extras, 16. Total, 95. CaRI-ton. —Yates, c Dacre, b Swanson, 31; Lynch, run out, 43 ; Grierson, run out, 8; Cameron, b Swanson, 3; W. Pbilson, c and b Swanson, 5; P. Dufaur, b Robinson. 4 ; Wil liams, b Swanson, 0; Choyce, run out, 0: W. Dufaur, c Nolan (sub), b Swanson, 0 ; Kent, not out, 0; Lawry, absent, 0; extras, 8. Total, 10° NEWTON EXCELSIOR V. UNION O.C. A match was played between these Clubs in the Domain on Saturday afternoon, resulting in a victory for the Excelsior by 23 runs. The principal scores contributed for the Excelsior were -.—Tucker, 17; W. McGregor, 13 : and Batts, 10 ; and for the Union: Eraser, 14 ; W. George, 11; and J. George, 11. Messrs. Mc- Gregor, Colgan, and Testro, bowled well for the Excelsior ; as did also Messrs. Jones and Henderson for their opponents. The following were the total scores on each side :—Excelsior: Ist innings, 52 ; 2nd innings, 39. Union, Ist innings, 25 : 2nd innings, 43.

FIRE IN WAKEFIELD-STREET.

To the Editor: Sir,—As Mr H. P. Hayden will per sist in making incorrect statements, concerning the fire, which occured at his factory, and would try to make the public believe that his statements are true, and that those made by the police and others are false- cl wish, to state that there is not one word of truth in all he has stated, but that the report given to you by the police on the morning alter the said fire is as near the truth as can be, and As T reside in the house adjoining Hayden's factory, and was, therefore, quickly on the spot, I can truthfully state that Mr H. J. Syms and his son Henry did put the fire out before Mr Hayden made any attempt to do so; and I am also sure that Mrs Shanaghan gave the first alarm; and had it not been for the said Mrs Shanr c;han and Syms not only Hayden's but myself and many others would have been houseless.—Yours, &c, R.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPOKDENT.

GEAHAMSTOWN, this day.

MINING,

The Caledonian has not yet retorted. They expect 750 ozs. for the fortnight, with picked stone coming to hand daily for the next crushing. The late rains gave the Waitekauri com pany motive power for all the stampers, but the dry weather will soon decrease it again. The Kauwaeranga School Committee dis approve of the visit of the agent of the Auckland Scripture Gift Association, and instructed the teachers not to allow him to address the schoolas without their consent. AWAMUTU, this day. O'CONNOR'S VISIT TO THE KING COUNTRY. Mr M. O'Connor left here this morning by coach. He arrived yesterday evening from the King Territory, where he has been for the last four days, and was hospi tably entertained by Rewi and the leading chiefs of the King party. He is to come back in a fortnight's time to be present at a great meeting, when his arrangements, private as they are now kept, will be made known. The public seem anxiou3 to know the meaning of Mr O'Connor's many visits to the King and his chiefs. COROMANDEL, this day. CRICKET MATCH. A single cricket match was played here on Saturday for a small sum a side, and caused considerable excitement among the members of the Club, as one of the players only joined the Club the other day, whilst the other is known here as a cricketer of long standing. Bets were fairly made, two to one being given upon the old cricketer, Mr George Beeson junr. But the new chum, Mr Mason, \sas too much for him, and greatly to the disgust of the Club won the match in a canter ; Beeson only getting one in two inning 3, whilst his opponent got 3 and not out. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE. A Handicap Hurdle Race between part owners of horses here took place on Satur day afternoon at 5 p.m. for a sweepstake of £2 each. The following horses with their weights and owners' names respectively put in their appearance viz. :—Mr Kelly's Czar, lOst. 81bs. ; Mr Lynch's Skyrocket, lOst. ; Mr Panter's Tauranga, list. 71bs. ; Mr Purdy's The Native, lOst.; Mr O'Brien's The Widow, lOst. As the horses came on to the course, it seemed from the betting Tauranga would have it all his own way, as the betting was two to one upon him. HOKIANGA, Saturday. Arrived: Cutter Magic, from Russell, with coal. The Pacific Slope, barque, bound for China is ready for sea. ROTORUA, this day. IMPORTANT NATIVE COUNCIL. SURVEYS STOPPED UNTIL AFTER JANUARY MEETING. The Rotorua Council, for the manage ment of native affairs, held a meeting con stituted last night, in Tamate Kapua. Mr G. Mair, the District Officer, and the European settlers were present by the invi tation of the Council. It was decided that the surveys were to be kept in abeyance until after the January meeting, when the Council would be prepared to declare their policy. The Speaker read from printed speeches by Governor Brown, Sir D. McLean, and Dr Pollen justifying them in the their course of ob struction. The Council reser/es to itselt power to deal with the Land and Law Courts, and all matters wherein the'natives are interested. They declare allegiance to Queen Victoria, but claim the right to manage their own affairs without inter ference, and that this conduct had been forced upon them by the late Government. The meeeting was very orderly. TAURANGA, this day. TOURISTS FOR THE HOT LAKES. The Hawea left the wharf at eleven o'clock, for Auckland. She brought a large number of tourists for the Hot Lakes. An enormous shnrk, twenty-five feet lu-'~, ha*3 Iweu Buja in tlic harbour.

| NAPIER, this day. DIABOLICAL ATTEMPT TO UPSET TRAIN. An attempt was made to throw a train off the line this morning, at the Paid Paid, same 500 yards from the station, and very near to the native settlement. Several sleepers were placed on the line, evidently Avith the object of throwing the train into the creek beneath. The obstructions were discovered and removed- before the train came up. RUSSELL, this day. Efiali SHIPPING. Arrived : Coralie, Golden Isle, Police man, Speedwell, Gem, Phoenix, Mariner, and Ruby. [PRESS AGENCY.] WELLINGTON, this day. SHIPPING ARRIVALS. Arrived : Albatross, from Whangapoua ; Marmion, from Kaipara ; Southern Cross, from Auckland. WANGANUI, this day. SCHOONER COLLEEN BAWN ASHORE. The schooner Colken Bawn from Pelorus Sound, laden with timber, is ashore at the South Spit. She went ashore at 3 o'clock this morning. She is now being unloaded, and efforts will be made to float her off next tide. The amount of damage is not known. NAPIER, this day. A LIVELY CRIMINAL CALENDAR. The Criminal Sittings of the Supreme Court commence this morning before the Chief Justice. The Calendar contains 14 cases, including one of murder, one of rape, one of bestiality, and one of indecent assault. TAUPO, this day. EARTHQUAKE SHOCK. A very smart shock of earthquake was felt here at 4.15 a.m. on Saturday, lasting a considerable time. No damage was done. Captain Turner leaves here to-day for Oruanui to complete1 tho survey of the Hukui Block.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before R. C. Barstow, Esq., R.M.)

Two weakly vessels on the stream of life,

A single woman and a sailor's wife.

Fading Away.—Mary Ann Steele and Anne Gorman were found in a state of inebriety by two constables, duly taken care of, brought up this morning, confessed, and were fined, the former ss, and the latter lOs, with costs.

An Angry Husband.—James Green was charged with behaving in an unseemly manner in Lome-street, on Saturday evening with intent to provoke a breach of the peace.—De fendant objected to plead guilty. — Sub-In spector Pardy said that prisoner had been discharged a few days ago at this Court, on the promise of better behaviour in future. He had no doubt but there were faults on both sides, but on Saturday evening prisoner was flourishing a life-preserver in Lome-street, threatening to do for his wife. He considered that ■prisoner should find sureties to keep the peace.—Prisoner made a long statement in his defence, saying that he took home a quarter o£ mutton, tea, and sugar to his wife; but she was disobedient to his wishes, and he got excited. He did not intend to use the life-preserver.— Constable McGilt described the scene.—Fined 40s, or 14 days' imprisonment; and the. life-pre server to be forfeited. Careless alike to Christmas rhymes or song, This thoughtless dad wont carolling along. "Father Come Home."—Matthew Carroll was charged with neglecting to contribute towards the support of his child in St. Mary's Orphanage, arrears 19s 6d,—Prisoner pleaded non-employment, but he would try and pay a portion during the present week.—Adjourned until Monday next. • UNLICENSED lIAWKERS. John Williams and James Kearey were charged with hawking goods without a license in the localities of City West. Williams did not appear. Mr Tyler appeared for Kearey, and pleaded not guilty. Sab-Inspector Pardy said the two men had lately anived in the country, and commenced in the "Cheap John" line of business, on an allotment in Victoria-street. Mr Tyler submitted that persons trading on private property uid not come within the mean ing of the term. The question is, whatconstitutes a hawker or pedlar? The meaning was slightly varied from Johnson downwards, but according to Ogilvie, a hawker is a person who offers goods for sale by an outcry in the street, and the defendant in this case had done nothing of the kind, therefore lie was not a hawker, and did not require a license. His client had no covered cart, like the famous Pr Marigold, of Dickens' creation, he was not shouting goods under canvass. Mr Kissling: He was under the blue canopy of heaven. Mr Tyler: My friend poetically remarks that he was under the canopy of heaA'en, the less need, therefore, for a license. His Worship ruled that if a person has neither house nor shop, he mu3t be considered a hawker, if he trades in goods. It was for the City Coun cil to define the meaning of hawker for Auck land. He would, however, reserve judgment until to-morrow. BREACH OF HARBOUR REGULATIONS. John Lomez was charged with a breach of the Harbour Regulations by unlawfully obstructing a certain landing place at the Queen-street wharf, by placing a quantity of fish on it, within the limits of the Port of Auckland, also with making fast the boat Rosette to the said wharf longer than was required for landing passen srers. Mr Tyler appeared for the prosecution, and Mr Kissling for defendant. Mr Kissling said he would plead guilty, the defendant had an idea that he could land his fish on the watermen's steps. He hoped his Worship would inflict the lowest possible Mr Tyler said he appeared for Messr3 Russell Devore, but did not wish to press for a heavy penalty, but persons must be made to know that they must not; land their fish there. Fined 20s and costs. The second charge was withdrawn on a pay ment of os. A Pugilistic Butcher.—John (Beaumont, a butcher, of Union-street, was charged with striking George Williams on the eye, on tae oth inst.—Defendant denied the charge.— George Williams deposed that he lost his little dog and his daughter informed him that the butcher had his little dog, and he went and asked Mr Beaumont for it,B when defendant said '-put your head in a bag;* he said he would not, he blowed if he would.—William Caradus deposed that he was a hundred yards away; saw a scuffle, ran across to the butcher's shop tut the row was over. He hea-d Miss Williams tongue-banging the butcher. He knew nothing about the little dog. Thought the row was about some mutton chops.—Miss Williams was sure Mr Beaumont struck her father, but was not sure whether he struck him on the nose or eye.—George Beaumont deposed that he bought the dog six months ago of a person m the locality. Witness claimed the dog, and he (defendant) received a consider able amount of abuse from defendant and his daughter. He swore he would summons him for the value of the dog. He told him to put his head in a bag. Williams challenged him out to fight, and squared up ; struck witness violently, when he retaliated by giving Williams one on the eye.—Charles O'Keete was standing at the butcher's door, and corroborated the statement of defendant. Miss Williams threw two big stones at Mr Beaumont, and called him a " white-livered wretch," a " bump tious butcher," and " Lord Dundreary. — William Bunkin and Susannah Sly having given evidence, his Worship ruled that Mr Beaumont was wrong in going outside of his shop to fight. He must pay 5s and costs, viz., 245. This was all the business.

A NOVEL BEE HIVE.

In a late issue reference was made to " Bee farming." We have since received the following anecdote :—On Sunday morning as Mr S was getting ready for church he was astonished and alarmed at the sound not of many waters, but of many bees.' These buzzed by myriads about his ears, and he woke to the impressive fact that a neighbour's hive of bees was swarming, and had chosen his newly perfumed head upon which to perform that interest ing ceremony. It has not transpired what ingenious process was resorted to, by which the busy bees were cleared out of the room. It is, however, an interesting fact, and wor thy of record, that they finally settled down in the garret, having effected an entrance by means of a gas-pipe, and are building up comb and gathering honey all the day from every opening flower. It is proposed to en gage Mr Marks' services to lay on compo pipe to the honey, and connect with the kitchen, and by means of a tap an immedi ate supply of honey may thus be drawn off as required. This certainly surpasses our most sanguine expectations, as it did not occur to our theoretical mind to keep the little bees going in the top storey of the house, in a perpetual motion sort of Avay, making honey for the benefit of the happy human family down stairs. It will be a pleasure to hear of the complete success of this beehive. (After this explanation the rather late appearance of the gentleman at church with ;i highly inflated proboscis will bo excused.)

A COMPLAINT FROM ALBERT STREET.

To the Editor: Sir, —We poor rate payers in Albert-street look with envious eyes on well-kept Q,ueen-street with its good side walks, well-watered streets, and efficient stand pipes. We get

a glimpse of Council labourers some times doing a little to the water courses and choked sewers, as after a storm they generally have been choked by the perfume that has accumulated before the storm ; and occasionally we find a man at "\rork in a lane at the back of Firth's mill, where there is not a single inhabitant. There is Moore-street, right opposite, with continuous inhabitants, that is never visited by any one but the night man and Inspector of Nuisances. Now is it to be wondered that people are dilatory in coming forward with their taxes, with this neglect ? We have no staudpipes the whole length of the streets, the old pumps are sold, the old Domain supply cut off, and we have nothing but what nature supplies. Would some Councillor occasionally take a walk' in the busy part of the day, and see the poor horses with heavy loads behind them making for the empty troughs, per haps his humanity might then move him to suggest water troughs for their benefit, and the poor inhabitants of the side streets might get water also. —Yours, sincerely, Shade of Macreaby.

COUNCILLOR DICKSON'S REPLY TO MR GOLDIE.

To the Editor: Sir,—Mr Goldie, in his letter which appeared in your paper last Saturday, complains that I write my speeches and you urint them, and he feels aggrieved thereat- On two occasions, the subjects to be brought before the Council, and the amount of money involved being of some importance, I wished (in order that I might not be misunderstood or misin terpreted) to make my words as clear and con cise as possible. To effect this, I reduced them to writing, read them before the Council, and handed them to your reporter. I suppose he considered, them worthy of space in your paper, otherwise he would not have published them. I fail to see wherein the unfairness of which Mr Goldie speaks lies, or how such a proceeding can have iniured him or any one else. lam no orator, nor do I wish to be thought one. If Mr Goldie'a ambition lies in that direction, he need fear no competition from me. I wonder how it would look in print, if you were to publish, verbatim, the speeches delivered by Councillors at their meetings. Suppose you try the experi ment, Mr Editor. If, as Mr Goldie says, it is un wise to entertain a discussion of the waterworks contract at present, why does he do it ? Does he wish people to consider that he is unwise ? but he may make his mind easy on the subject. Nothing that he or I can write is likely to in fluence the decisions of the Court. The thou sands of pounds, which I contend have been wrongfully paid away, are altogether beyond recovery, anol the suit now pending between the contractors and sub-contractor, and in which the Council (in my opinion very foclißhly) have accepted the position of del"endan ts, is on account of works which tho Council's engineer has never' acknowledged in any way, nor have the con tractors made any claim for or on account of the same: I believe the Council ought not to have interfere at all between the parties. They ought simply to have employed a Counsel to watch the case in the Supreme Court, and at the conclusion of the trial they would havfi known exactly tho extent of their liability. \ have no do.sire to enter on further discussion on this subject at present, but am quite content to await results. — Tours, &c , E. JDickson.

WATER SUPPLY.

To the Editor: Sir,—ln to-day's "Herald" there is an article re. Water Supply, in which the writer goes on to show that as there is an over flow of water at the dam, therefore the water rate is too high. It would be a bad day for Auckland when there ceases to be an overflow from the Springs. Firstly, standing water is not so good, and secondly it would be time to look for another additional source of supply. It does not seem to strike the writer that it is not till the water is pumped that the cost is incurred the overflow water costs the Council nothing. The alleged high price of water is more imagin ary than real. Take, for intance, a house rated at £3 a year, the water rate is 12s for six months, or about si-d per week, can this be said to be a high charge for a family of, say 5 people, which would include all water for every possible domes tic purpose, includingbaths, and washing clothes and even for a house or two, if such be kept? Compare this with the cost of a well or tanks, and the sparing manner in which water from such supplies' must be used. Besides, in the case of fire, there is no comparison. Any ordinary dwelling with the city water laid on, need not insure. The real place where the shoe pinches, is the plumber's bill for laying on. Landlords of houses, in all fairness, should bo at this cost, and the tenant pay the water rate only. There is a real grievance in connection with the water rate, suffered by householders, who, living in streets in which there are no mains, cannot be supplied with water at any cost, even although they pay the 5 per cent rate for bringing the water into the city. These people have a real grievance, and if a pressure were brought to b.ear on the Council to put mains c'own all the streets in the city, it would be a public boon, but I have no sympathy with the man who pays something like three farthings a day for his water, and still grumbles. Yours, et c.,—Observer.

MERCURY BAY.

(From Our Own Correspondent). Our usually quiet district has been in a state of great excitement for the last fortnight, conse quent on the sitting of the Native Land Court, presided over by Captain Symonds, assisted by Mita He Kairo. assessor. Mr JDufaur. solicitor, from Auckland, was also present, to superintend the execution of deeds, etc., by the natives- All the natives from the surrounding districts were present, and a few of the land deeds were hotly contested, but the decision of the Court ap parently gave great satisfaction. Our visitors were accommodated at Mr Carina's hotel, and, judging from the farewells that took place on board the steamer, were well satisfied with the treatment they had received at his hands. Nearly all the lands passed through the Court wore secured for the Mercury Bay Saw Mill Company and others by Mr Dufaur, who acted as negotiator as well as solicitor, and very succesfully, as few of tho natives were appar ently able to withstand his persuasive powers. W'e had splendid weather, and the vi&irors ap parently enjoyed themselves exceedingly, and expressed themselves in high terms at the atten tion showed them by Host Carina.

ARCH HILL BRICK AND POTTERY WORKS.

Yestehday afternoon we inspected Messrs Sloane and Co.'s Arch Hill Brick and Pottery Works, which are situared on the Great North Road, about 500 yards from the toll-gate. The business wa3 started about 3 years ago, for the purpose of manufacturing bricks and lime, but about six months ago the services of an excellent potter, Mr Exler, who had iust arrired in Auckland, were secured, and Bince that time the firm have commenced the manufacture of pottery. Articles of potteryware had been manufactured in Auckland before this time, but these were of a very inferior character. Messrs Sloane and Co. are, however, now in a position to manufacture any description of yellow or red glazed ware, or potteryware of any other description, quite equal, if, indeed, not superior to that imported into this colony. The clay from which the articles are made; is obtained at the rear of the sheds, and has been tested by persons capable of giving opinions as to its merits, and by all has been declared to be first class. We were shewn a quantity of red and yellow glazed ware, comprising large orna mental vases, flower-pots of all sorts and sizes, milk-pans, cream-bowls, butter-crocks, per f oratjd seed, pans, flower-pot saucers, and bread pans, which were of really excellent manu facture, and which appeared to be quite equal to imported potteryware from England. That it is better than any other ware manufactured in Auckland is fully borne out by the fact that at the recent Agricultural Show out of six exhibitors Messrs Sloane and Co. were awarded the first prize. During the period of our visit, we had the pleasure of witnessing Mr Exler engaged in manufacturing pottery ware. Taking a piece of clay almost as large as the head of a child, he placed it upon his lathe, and after skilfully manipulating it with his fingers for about two minutes, presented, us with a pretty flower pot. The pot was again put on the lathe, aud a minute later it was transformed into a water pitcher, and then into a handsome cream jug. The cover of a large bread pan was also made in less than three minutes. The number of hands employed in the establishment is about Bor 9. There are thiee large sheds pn the ground, each 200 by 20ft. There is a brick kiln which is capable of containing 00,000 bricks, and also a pottery kiln. Two brickmaking machines are employed on the premises, each, of which turns out about 5,000 bricks per day. There is at present a good stock of well-burnt bricks on hand, about (30,000 we believe. The brick stack is only about 15 yards from the road, and this distance has been made passable for drays, which have the unusual privilege of taking in the bricks without leaving the level roadway. In conclusion, we would again state that the Arch Hill Brick and Pottery Company are quite prepared to execute orders for all kinds of pot tery ware equal to that manf actured in England or elsewhere.

DISTRICT COURT.—This Day.

(Before F. I). Fenton, Esq., District Judge.) KEANE AND JENKINSON V. RING AND HORNE. Claim, £60, damages.—Mr Richmond for plaintiff, and Mr Brookfield for defendants. —The award of Mr John Phillips, the arbitrator, who hadoeen appointed, ordered the defendant to pay the sum of £2 s*, with costs.

GEORGE BLANDFORD AXD WIFE V. R. T. CURTIS. Claim, £100, promissory note.—Mr Robinson for the plaintiff.—The debt was proved by the plaintiff. —Judgment for plain tiff for the full amount, with costs, £6 ISs. MCARTHUR, SHERA, AND.CO. V. W. BROAD BENT. Claim, £40 3s 4d, goods.—Mr Devore for the plaintiffs..—Mr F. Utting, accountant to Messrs McArthur, Shera and Co., who objected to taking an oath, made an affirmation to the effect that the goods had been supplied by him to the defendant.—Judgment tor plain tiff, with costs, £4 Is Bd. WM. J. CLARKE V. F. R. FITZGERALD. Claim £98 Bs, work and services.—Mr Tyler for plaintiff, and Mr Russell for defendant.—This case was adjourned until January 14th. JOHN LAMB AND OTHERS V. BANK OF AUS TRALASIA. Claim, £100, damages. Mr Richmond for the plaintiff, and Mr Devore for defendant. —Adjourned until January 14th.—This was all the business.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE AUCKLAND.

Mails wilt- Close as Under : For Thames, this day, at 4.30 p.m. and 5.30 p.m. and to-morrow at 5 p.m. For Coromandel, per Durham, on Wednesday next, at 11.30 a.m. For Russell and Kawa Kawa, per Hawea, on this day, at 4 p.tw. For Russell, Kawa Kawa. Wangaroa, and Mongon'ii, per lona, this day, at 4 p.m. For Whitianga, Tairua. Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Rowena, this day, at 4 p.m. For Waiwera, Kawau, Omaha, ana Matakana, per Annie Milbauk, to-morrow, at 10 a.m. For Kawau.per Heather Bell, to-morrow, Ha.m. or Napier, per Southern Cross, to-morrow, at a.m. For Wangaroa, per Krienhilda, to-morrow, at 4 p.m. For Wangarei Heads. Waipu, Wangarei, and Mangapai, per Argyle, to-morrow, at 4 p.m. Per o.a. Wellington, on Tuesday, 11th instant as follows:— For India, China, Mediterranean Ports, and Continent of Europe, at 9.30 a.m. For Taranaki, Southern Provinces, Aus tralian Colonies, and United Kingdom, via Suez and Southampton (for letters-specially so addressed), at 10 a.m. For United Kingdom, via Brindisi, and late letters for Southern Provinces and Melbourne at 10.15 a.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 9.30 a.m. For Tauranga, Gisborne, Napier, and Southern Provinces, per Hawea, on Thursday, 13th inst., at 3 p.m. Per s.s. City of Sydney, on Wednesday, 19th instant, as follows: — For Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada. British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 11 a.m. For United Kingdom, and Continent of Europe, at 11 a.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 9.30 a.m. Late letters, bearing an extra fee of 6d, in addition to the postage, will be received by the mail agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. S. B. BISS. Chief Postmaster.

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 aie 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 Cranvrell, Queen-street. —[A'dvt.l

EVENING STAR MONDAY. DECEMBER 10, 1877.



WANTED, a General Servant; refer ence required.—Apply Belmont House, Symonds-street. ANTED, a Youth, between 18 and and 20 years of age, for Store work; good character is indispensable.—Apply at the office of this paper. W~~ ANTED, a General Servant, with references.—Mrs. Barnett, Leamington >Vill a, Pitt-street. WANTED, a good General Servant- Mrs. Hay, Hazelbank, Symonds-street. W "ANTED, several good General Ser vants for town and country; also for Chatham Islands.—B. Henry's Registry, Short land-street. ~\%J ANTED, Hotel Female Servant Vl (town), wages 14s ; two Waitresses for same Country Hotel; Hotel Housemaid, wages 11s; Nursegirls, and Female Housekeeper.— Hanaaford's Registry. Queen-street. WANTED, a tenant for the upper ilat of my Store in Cross Durham-street, at present occupied by Messrs. Fowler, Tinsmiths. Suitable for Storage or for a Workshop. Rent, £1 per week. —S. C. Brown. WANTED, a smart active Lad for a Butcher's Shop.—M. Brearley, Butcher, Wakefleld-street. WANTED, a Boy; one who knows something of Hackling preferred.—R. Laing, Itopemaker, Picton-street, Ponsonby Road. WANTED, a Youth accustomed to attend a steam-engine.—Apply Stab Office. \TSTANTED, at once, a good Driver.— YV J. Qninn, Albert-street. WANTED, for the country, a good Female Servant.—A. Laybourn, Fort street, 10 a.m., to-morrow. WANTED, Apprentices and Irhprovers to the dressmaking. — Mrs Beasley, Princes-street. ANTED, by a~ young Married Woman, two rooms, fnrnished or unfurnished ; terms must be moderate.—Apply, stating terms, to 0.Z., Post-office, Auckland. O PAINTERS.—Wanted one or two good Hands at the Brush.—Apply City East School. WANTED, a thorough good Brush Hand.-C. G.HIU, Wellesley-street. WANTED, immediately, a first-class Woman Cook.—Apply at once at Water man's Dining-rooms, Queen-street. ANTED 7 a Youth ; must be a good milker, and make himself generally use fnl.—Mr. It, Pitts, Devonrort. WANTED, a light Buggy, with hood. —ApDly at Mr. Sharland's, Shortland street. WANTED, a Smith.—Apply to C. Hawkeswood, Staffordshire Iron Works, Hobson-street. W "ANTED, a General Servant; good references required-—Apply, between 10 and 3.—Mrs. Fairburn, Ravensbourne, Symonds street. WANTED, two Apprentices for Dress making. Also a respectable Girl for Housework —Mrs Beedell. Eden Terrace. WAN TED, four good Pick and Shovel Men—T. Teasdale, Baker, Grey-street. ANTED, the Amalgamated Shoe makers to Meet TUESDAY, at 7.30 p.m. Business important. British Hotel. ANTED, au Apprenticed the Furni tiire Departmen,.—Holloway, Garlick, and Cranwell, Queen-street. ANTED, a good Geeeral Servant where a nursegirl is kept; good wages. —Apply to Miss Ryan, Grocery Store, Parnell. W~ ANTED, a good Wool-sorter and Packer.—Apply immediately to Adam Laybourn, Fort-street. 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.— Videj^ujDlicjminion. WANTED, Employment by a steady first-class Newspaper Compositor; good references.—Apply at this office. ANTED, two Waitresses for first class Country Hotel, Servants able tc milk, Nursegirls, Boys to milk, General Female Servants, and Housemaids. — Hannaford's Registry, Queen-street. WE have on Sale 100,000 first-class Shingles, Hobart Town Palings and Rails ; also Kauri Palings. W. &G. WIN STONE. T^ATER ! WATER !! WATER !! ! Tf you wo nt Water laid on at reasonable prices, call on R. CHALMERS & CO., Plumbers and Qaefl't«">, Dorn.wflU'a Buildings, Darby-street. L-cj_6>:v.. P.uiucoi:.. lor Urn City Waterworks.



WANTED, a competent Governess.— Address S.S., Post Office. WANTED, a good General Servant,— Apply to Miss Alexander, Epsom. ANTED, a Cooper, to proceed to Napier; constant employment; single man preferred.—Fisher and Co. _ WANTED, Kitchenman, also Waiter. Apply, with references, to E. Waters, Confectioner, Queen-street. ANTED, to sell, a large assortment of White and Coloured Shirts, very good quality; also, Fashionable Linen Collars, a lot of Shakespeare Collars, all sizes. 6s 6d perdoz.; and good Sponges at half-price.—J. Alwinger, 20, Victoria-street, four doors from Union Bank, new building. \\r~A~N~TED, a first-class Cabinet V V Maker.—Apply at once to Langley and Newman, Napier. WANTEfnKNOWN, 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~KNOWN, that 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 iust 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. §s. No connection with any other Shop in the city or suburbs. 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 Gd 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. "OX ANTED Known, that I). Goldie is Tr prepared to supply ail 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 Yards Cus torn-house-street. ANTED KNOWN, Good White Socks, 3d per pair, rise Id each size; 500 yards Embroidery at Is, worth Is 6d; Ladies' Gipsy Hats, trimmed, 3s and is each ; our own make Corded Sun Hats, from 2/6 each ; 24 penny Ribbon, fashionable colours, 6d per yard; Leg horn Hats. Is 6d to fis each; Gentlemen's Deep Dux Collars, 5d per box; Scented Soap at English prices (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 Gd 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. Gbeex, second shop above Thompson's, Victoria-street. WANTED, a Situation as a Governess by a Lady of high accomplishments. Many years experience in tuition. No objection to goto the Waikato or to the South.—Address "Governess," care Stab office. ~\J&T ANTED to Dispose of several superior v V Second-hand Pianos, from £10upwards, 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. ANTED KNOWN, First Choice Light Fancy Josephine Gloves. Prices, 2/6; worth i/G. Gents' Fancy Kid Gloves, 2/6 per pair; Panama Hats, from 2/ to 5/; Gentle men's Leghorn Hats, 6/, worth 9/; and a great variety of Ladies' Straw Hats, Feathers, Flowers, and Fancy Trimmings to be sold cheap ; 40 doz. Children's Silk Gloves (white and coloured), 4d to 6d, worth 1/3.—W. Eyre, Ennis killen House. Victoria-street. WANTED KNOWN, all those in want of Money to call on their uncle, where any sum from Is. to £500 can be had on every description of Ladies' and. Gentlemen's Clothing, Watches, Jewellery, and every description of merchandise. —Note the address: "London Loan Office," under Theatre Royal, Victoria-street— Private entrance under archway. ■ LOST, on Saturday night, in Queen street or Market-House, a pink andfwhite woollen Silk Cape.—Finder will be rawarded on leaving it at Mrs Tremain's Chapel-street. LOST, on Monday, 3rd iust, a liver and white Pointer Dog, about 18 months old ; had curb chain collar on.—For owner apply this office. LOST, yesterday evening, between Chapel-street and Wharf, a Goia Tassel. Finder will be rewarded on returning same to this office. ' £T S. REWARD.—Lost on the 27th Nov. <LP in Chapel-street, a small Brindled Siut Puppy, short tail.—Apply John Newbold, Lower Chapel-street. - A LBE RT> HALL. —This (Monday) J\. Evening, 10th inst.— Miss Jessie Ray mond's Benefit. Support the local favourite. Come one, come all. "VT OW IN THE PRESS. To Be Published is a Few Days, A NEW MAP OF THE NORTH ISLAND, Showing boundaries of Counties compiled from the latest Government Surveys, containing over 1800 names of places, rivers, &c. Engraved and Lithographed by Schmidt and Co., Vulcan Lane and High-street. ~tfe~^ ~T^° R LONDON DIRECT. i^^^^^^TO FOLLOW THE SHIP 'CITY OF The magnificent Iron Clipper Skip LOCH FLEET, 100 Al at Lloyds', 713 tons register, now taking in part of cargo at Lyttelton, and is expected here about the 20th instant to complete her loading and will sail as above shortly after the ; ship City of Auckland. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. A UCKLAND CHORAL The performance of " The Messiah" being fixed for THURSDAY, 20th instant, a full attendance of Instrumentalists is requested at intervening Practices. ARCH. CLARK, Hon. Sec. LBERT HALL.—FIRE ! FIRE ! FIRE I—Address to the Auckland Fire Brigade. Grand Illuminated Tableau To-night. Fire! Fire ! Fire I ____-. mO ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS., Town Clerk's Office, December 7,1877. Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Auckland have, under Clause 39 of the Build ing Regulations, authorised certain amend ments. , . . Printed copies* of particulars may be obtained on application. P. A. PHILIPS Town Clerk. organ recital, osr THURSDAY, 13th instant, 7.30 p.m. Organ Solo—Sonata Haydn Choir—Anthem, "The Grace of God" Barnby Organ Solo—March, " Silver Trumpets" Choir—Trio, "Lift Thine Eyes" (Elijah) Mendelssohn Organ 804o —March, " Tannhau ser" Wagner Choir—" How lovely are the mes sengers" (St. Paul) .. .. Mendelssohn Organ Solo—" Ard antino" .. Spohr Choir—Anthem, L" Out of the Deep" Mozart Organ Solo—Wedding March .. Mendelssohn Choir—" Praise the Lord" (Last » Judgment) Spohr Organ Solo—' O Rest in the Lord' (Elijah) Mendelssohn ADMISSION—FREE. A Collection will be made in aid of the Funds of the Choir. ~\ GENTLEMAN (retired Naval Officer), f\ age 33, with moderate income, wishes to communicate with a young lady, widow or otherwise, with a view to matrimony.—Apply, by letter, in the first instance,to T.E., Evening Star Office, Auckland, PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH ANNIVERSARY. A TEA and PUBLIC MEETING will be held in the School-room TO-MORROW EVENING, the 11th instant. Tea to commence at 6.20. The Public Meeting to ■be addressed by the Iteva. Allan Webb, K. Taylor, D. Dutton, and B. J. Westbrooke.



f\ N SALE DUFFIELD'S ADELAIDE FLOUR. IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. D. H. McKENZIE. December 3, 1577. "f> E" M U E X A Xt FOR SALE OR LEASE, The Well-known Freehold Messuage and property of W. A. Hunt, Esq.. situate at Re nmera. The property consists of seven acres ol 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. 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 3£d per lb.; 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. "pT.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." f\ N A L E. Tanks, Charcoal Best Newcastle, Wangarei, Bay and Wai kato Coal Firewood, (cut and uncut) Furniture removed with dispatch. J. CRAIG, Forwarding Agent, Fort-street. MONUMENTS, TOMBSTONES, & TOMBRAILS. TAIT BROTHERS Marble, Stoite, and Tombrail Works. Show Rooms and Works: Lome-street. Inscriptions cut, painted, and gilded in a superior style. Tombstones, &c, renewed in cemeteries. All work guaranteed. Designs and prices sent free by post. Inspectioninvited .11.1 CJTEAM TO THE WADE k5 AND PUHOI. s^^^Sm c s>s- LILY> Captain R- C. Smith, leaves as under :— From Auckland — From W ade— Tuesday, 11th, 7.30 a.m. Wednesday, 12th, 9 a.m. Thursday, 13th, 11 a.m. Friday, 14th, 12.30 p.m. For Puhoi: Saturday, at 2 p.m. Monday, 6a.m. ' _____ J. CASEY & SON. FOR SALE, an Open Boat; 21ft. long ; sft. Bin. beam; with Oars, Sail, Anchor, —Apply to John Oliver, Mechanics' Bay. TO LET, a new three-roomed Verandah Cottage, with colonial oven, in Nelson street; good well of water.—H. J. Riordan. TO LET, a six-roomed House.—Apply to Mr. Barnes, Karangahape Road, Newton. TO LET, a six-roomed House, with verandah, in Hobson-street.—Apply to M. Foley, CVrocer, Hobson-street. TO LET, a 6-roomed House in College Bond; good view of the wharf and harbour.—H. Partington, House and Land Agent, Stiohburry's Buildings. FOE, SALE, a Beautiful Little Property, situated at Gharlton, Mount Eden, taste fully laid out; rich, volcanic soil; has delightful prospect; full view of Mount Albert and sur rounding country.—Apply at this office. TO LET, the Residence of Sir George Arney, at Remuera, lately occupied by E. Comiskey, Esq., comprising twelve rooms and offices complete, together with ten acres of Land tastefully laid out. Apply to W. AITKEN, Land Agent. J?"K£rA —ONE House of 7 rooms, and Two I j&£>4Jvf. Houses of 4 rooms and scullery, all in good condition, on freehold corner allotment, close to Freeman's Bay. Price for the lot, £550. —S. Vaile, House Agent, Shortland-street. TO LET, spacious and convenient Offices, ■with office fittings, fire-proof strong-room large dry cellarage, and good supply of water suitable either for the law, wine, or genera mercantile business.—Apply to W. Aitken. jf<&-| PER FOOT. Capital Building, 3&JL Alletment 116 and 80. Beautiful sea view, cannot be built out. The whole of the purchase money can remain on mortgage.—S. vaile, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street. CKBE LEASED, for ten years, those extensive and excellent Premises, com prising Mr. Dornwell's Butcher's Shop, together with shop adioining in Queen-street, 7 Shops in Darby-street, Albert Hall, Bowling SalooD, Stable, &c, &c—F. Ring, Agent. TO LET, a six-roomed House. —Apply to Mr. Barnes, Karangahape Road, Newton. FOR SALE, a good, young quiet harness Horse; trial given.—R. Stevenson, Grocer, Newton Road. TfcTURSERY, Strawberry, and~~Market Jl-i Garden, with four-roomed Cottage, in the City, for Lease, at a low rent, with immediate possession.—S. Y. Collins, Hepburn-street. "TVTORTH SHORE.—Excellent 10-roomed J3I Villa on the Bathing Beach to Let; also, four Dwelling-houses in the best positions in the district.—O. Mays, Post-office Store. j£?~! fh to £100° LENT, on Building d&JLx_F Society principles or on any term ;o suit borrowers. —C. Williamson, Estate Agent. "Vulcan Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated fiQA CASH, Balance at 10s. per week.— dt/O" Comfortable Cottage close to the Rail way Station.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. Jt*KA CASH, Balance at los. per week.—ln oW O vf 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 £420.—5. Vaile, House and Land Agent. Shortland-street. "1 K*S. PER FOOT, at Ponsonby, two Capita I. £) Buildine Allotments, measuring SO x 100 for Sale at 15s.~per foot.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. "TfcTORTH SHORE.—To Let, a Furnished J3I Cottage, containing 6 rooms; splendidly situated.—Apply R. e& R. Duder, House Agents. narA —COMFORTABLE HOMESTEAD c&AOxf. "of sacres, divided into 3 paddocks: 1 paddock grass, J 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. jr»"I ss. PER FOOT, 15 minutes walk from cwX Queen-street, a few Choice Allotments, fully planted with fruit and ornamental trees. Terms, £10 cash: balance can remain on mort gage.—S^JVaJleJt_i_^d_Aj____S___t__n^_itr_e__ TO LET, those commodious Offices, with fixtures, lately occupied by Mr. E. Meyer, Solicitor, Shortland-street; rent low. Also, a small Store and Office adjoining Custom-house Hotel, Fort-street, at a moderate rent.—Apply to Samuel Brown, Shortland-street. TO LET, a good House of six rooms, and one of four rooms, with water laid on, and good well; ovens and gardens.—James Reid, Eden Terrace; or Ashton and Son-* Insurance Buildings QTEAM ENGINES. FOR SALE, Cheap, in first-class condition, with certificate for 65Ibs pressure: 1 Portable, double cylinders, 91 ; 1 Do., Do.. 7h ; 1 Do., single cylinder. 10; 1 Do., Do., B.—Apply to G. HOLDSHIP. T^ DUCAT lON A L. MRS. RUSHBROOK (formerly of Wellesley and Hobson-streets), begs to inform her friends and the inhabitants of Auckland, that she is prepared to receive a limited number of little Girls as Boarders, at her Country Residence, Wellsford, Kaipara. Terms moderate and inclusive. "vr o t I c~ k The public are hereby cautioned not to pay to John Hogan any money on account of Milk, &c, supplied by me to them, as I hold a Magistrate's Protection Order. Said amounts are recoverable if paid to him, and will be sued ELIZABETH HOGAN. December 7,1877. IN reference to the above notice, I hereby inform my customers, and the public generally, that Elizabeth Hogan has no Cows to enable her to supply milk, and all milk accounts overdue are owing to me only. JOHN HOGAN. A -UCKLAUD PERMANENT CO- J\. OPERATIVE BUILDING- AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. . NOTICE. The Half-yearly General Meeting of Members of the Auckland Permanent Co-operative Building and Investment Society wiil be held at the Society's Office, 93. Queen-street, at half-past seven o'clock on TUESDAY Evening, the 11th instant. JOHN BATGER, Secretary.



Tt/T 0 N U M E NT A L. JAMES H. BUCHANAN, Managing Partner of the late firm of James H. Buchanan and Co.. in resuming Business on his own account, at the Yard opposite, lately occu pied by Mr. John Brown. Victoria-street East, north side, trusts to receive a share of patronage, and will warrant good workmanship and material, neatness and dispatch, and the lowest possible prices. Every kind of Stone or Marble work taken. The smallest order thankfully received. tST Note the Address— JAMES H. BUCHANAN, VICTOKIA-STREET EAST, Same side as Greyhound Hotel. AL M A GOLDMINING OCMPANY LIMITED. A General Meeting of Shareholders in the above-named Company will be held at the Company s office, in Albert and Darby-streets, Thames, on WEDNESDAY, the 19th day of December, 1877, at 11 o'clock a.m. Business : To authorise the Directors to let on tribute the Company's Mine, or such portions of it as may be deemed advisable. D. G. MACDONNELL," Manager. Thames, December 6,1577. A UCKLAND AND NEWCASTLE J\. Also, KAIPARA RAILWAY. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR EXCURSIONS. CHEAP FARES. Ordinary Single Fare Ticket issued from any Station, between Saturday, 22nd December, and Wednesday, 2nd January inclusive, will be available for returning any day up to, and in cluding Thursday. 3rd January. BOXING DAY, NEW YEAR'S DAY AND 2ND JANUARY. Trains will run during greater portion of the day every twenty minutes between Auckland and Ellerslie. Fares .-—Auckland. Newmarket, and One hunga to Ellers.ie — One Shilling, single or return, irrespective of class. Train for Waikato leaves Auckland at 6.15 p.m. Tickets, admitting to Course, can be had at Auckland, Newmarket, and Onehunga Stations. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. mo CARPENTERS AND JOINERS. Tenders are required for the Erection of a Building at Wairoa South (labour only). Plans, etc., may be seen at my office until TUESDAY, the 18th instant; when the tenders are to be delivered at 4 o'clock. JAMES WRIGLEY, Architect. mo contrac tTTrTsT MOUNT ROSKILL DI^TRICT.-Tenders will be received on or before noon on SATURDAY,, the 15th day of December, for works on the Hillsborough and Mount Albert Roads—Excavating, Forming, and Metalling. JAMES BABER, C.E. riIENDERS -will be received until noon Jl on THURSDAY, the 13th instant, for the supply of Uniforms for the Auckland Artillery Volunteers. Pattern suit and particulars to be seen at Mr. Payne's, WeJlesley-street, where tenders will be addressed to Capt. Burns.—E. Heighway, Quarter-Master Sergeant. rfIENDERS FOR FENCING. Town Clerk's Office, Dec. 1,1877. Tenders -will be received until noon of THURS DAY, the 13th instant, for 100 chains, more or less, of Four-rail Hobart Town or split Heart of Kauri Rail Fencing at the City Abbatoirs, in terms of speciflations at this office. Tenders will be received for any portion or the whole of the work. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders to be endorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. mo STONE WALL BUILDERS. Town Clerk's Office, Dec. 4, 1877. Tenders will be received until 2 p.m. of THURSDAY, 13th instant, for Building about 63 chains of Stone Wall; also for Repairing about 120 chains Stone Wall, in terms of specifications and plans at this Office, and at the Pumping Station on the ground, Western Springs. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders to be endorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. A UCKLAND HAKBOUR BOARD TENDERS FOR IRONWORK, TIMBER, AND CARTING. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, 3rd Dec, 1877. Separate Tenders will be received at this office until TUESDAY, the 11th instant, at noon, for Ironwork, Timber, and Carting, in terms of specifications and conditions, to be seen at the Engineer's Office. Tenders to be endorsed respectively, " Tender for Ironwork," "Timber," and "Carting.'- The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J. T. BOYLAN, Chairman. m O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received by the undersigned until 1 p.m. of TUESDAY, the 11th instant, for the erection of Brick Buildings in Queen-street. Plans, &c, at my. office, Queen-street. P. HEREPATH, Architect. ff\ O B U I L D ER S a Tenders will be received up to noon on Satur day, the loth instant, for the Erection of a Brick Building in Queen-street. ' Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. • EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. "•""l*"1 TO-MOBEOW. iLE-°-CARB, BARLEY ! BARLEY 1 BARLEY ! B. TONES'& CO. HAVE been instructed to sell To morrow (Tuesday), at 11 o'clock, 310 sacks Barley 100 bags Sharps. B. TONKS.] [R. C. CARM TO-MORROW. TRADE SALE OF GROCERIES, OILMEN'S STORES, • FIGS, RAISINS. Also, WALNUTS, ALMONDS, VESTAS, SODA WATER CORKS, CANDIED PEEL, &c, &c, &c. B. TONKS & CO. WILL sell to-morrow (Tuesday), at 11 o'clock, 50 boxes Sperm Candles 2 cases Loaf Sugar 10 cases Morton's Salmon 20 „ „ Bottled Fruit 20 „ Castor Oil 20 boxes Eleme Raisins 40 „ Sultanas 3 cases New Figs 2 casks Almonda 10 casks Currants 100 boxes American Raisins 25 cases Starch 10 cases Pickles 20 boxes Allspice 20 bags New Walnuts 10 cases Plaid Vestas 5 cases Tart Acid 20 tins Fine and Coarse Salt 10 casss Morton's Hair Oil 9 bales Ginger Beer Corks , 5 „ Lemonade Corks 20 cases Soups 10 „ Pepper, Jib, ilb, and lib .tins 2 cases Cigars &c, &q, &c. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER l£ CITY MART. GENERAL DRAPERY, MANCHESTER GOODS, &C. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at the City Mart, on Wednes day next, at 11 o'clock. 10 jjackages General Drapery, Manchester Goods, French Merinos, Black and Coloured Velvet, Ribbons, Black and Coloured Llama, Braids, .Hosiery, Haber dashery, &c., &c. Terras at Sale. THURSDAY~DECEMBER 13. BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS I THE Subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort-stret, on Thursday next, 13th instant, at 11 o'clock, About 500 VOLUMES BOOKS. comprisiHg Theological, Classical, and Scientific Works, including gcott's Bible, 6 vols.; 'Alford's Greek Testament, 5 vols.; Til lotsoa'a Works,- 3 -vols.; London Ency clopaedia, 20 vols. SAMUEL COCHRANE;& SON