Rotomahana, which has been chartered for the occasion, leaves the wharf at 2.30 p.m. sham- Tickets two shillings each. EXCURSION- TO KAWAU The s.s. lona will leave on an evcursion to the island of Kawau at 10 a.m. on Boxing Day. a trass band has been engaged tor the occasion The p.s. Tongariro will also make an excursion to Kawau on Boxing Day, leaving at the same. The fares by both steamers are ss.

TELEGRAPHIC.

RUSSELL, this day. The following vessels sail to-day: Elsiuore, Ltetitia, Onward, and lona.

FATHER HENNEBERRY.

GRAHAMSTOWN, Monday.

Father Henneberry closed his mission on Sunday Avith a temperance procession. MINING. The Kuranui Hill finished a crushing of SS tons quartz from the new reef found in the Oddfellows' section, for a handsome return of 204J ozs gold. The reef is looking first-class. Moanatairi. — The crushing for the fortnight is only 83 ozs. THE RAILWAY. _^ As an evidence of the desire of the Govern ment to push on the Grahamstown-Waikato Radway, I may mention that Mr. Brodie, County Chairman, has been requested by Air. Macandrew to acquire the necessary land along tne route. Mr. Sheehan will instruct officers of the Native Department to assist. WAITEKAURI GOLD RETURNS. The following parcels of gold were received last evening from tho Waitekauri:—Moore and party's tribute in Waitekauri mine, 273 ozs., from 350 tons; Young New Zealand, 60 ozs., from S tons; Waitekauri mine, __ ozs. 10 dwts. ; Welcome, 2 ozs. 10 dwts.. from 5 tons!

THE HINEMOA.

TAURANGA, this day.

Captain Fairchild reports : The Hinemoa will not reach Auckland before Friday, as lie has to search for and survey a rock re ported by tbe master of the Wanaka north of Tauranga,

SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

DUNEDIN, thisday. TESTIMONIAL TO A COUNCILLOR,

A testimonial to Councillor Fish is to be presented on New Year's Eve. It consists of a handsome silver claret jug and six goblets, all solid silver, beautifully chased, weighing 150 ounces. STEALING A WATCH.

An elderly woman, named Margaret Barrett, alias Stephenson, was yesterday committed for trial for stealing a gold watch, chain and appendants, from a dwelling house, in Pitt-street. Mr Haughton, the owner, valued the property at £50. Henry Lyon Metty, arrested in Sydney on warrant, . .vas brought up at the Police Court this morning, charged with forging a bill. On the application of the police he was remanded till Monday. 2 p.m. A heavy thunderstorm is now on, and will very probably continue over Christmas.

OAMARU, this clay.

WATERWORKS ABANDONED.

The " Mail" to-night, says that Header-, son and Co., have discharged their men. and abandoned the waterworks.

TITTNTrei-TN"- t.hin fln._-_

THE SALE OF THE "OTAGO DAILY TIMES."

Mr Driver was the principal witness examined to-day in the suit brought by the Rev. Mr Stan ford to recover £1000 from the liquidators of the •'Otago Daily Times.'' Mr Driver said there had never been any question about Mr Stan ford's selling. It was only a question of price with them, he valueing ihe paper at £50,000, which was dismissed as preposterous. An extra £25 share was given him and Mr Murison as a bonus. He-treated with Mr Gillies confidentially. The latter gave him to understand he would snpDort it at £65, and he subsequently learned he had done all he could to oppose the sale. In the course of another witness's evidence it transpired the sale was only carried by the barest maiority, having before the scruitinising of vot9s bean declared lost. Mr Elliot, in the course of hia examination, was asked if Mr Stanford said he would sell his shares for £100 to the devil if that individual offered. He replied in the negative, adding that it would be a mo3t ualikelythingfortherev.gentle man to do. In answer to Mr Smith's question " Why," he responded : "Because Mr. Stanford is a clergyman, and as he stdl holds up the scare crow of C-hxistiandom to frighten weak-minded people it is most unlikely he would sell him a newspaper to increase this power," which answer fairly convulsed the Court. THHi REV MR FITCHETT. The " Star" states that the Primate offered to ordain the Rev Mr Fitchett, but for private reasons he preferred to go to Melbourne. high price Foa land.

A very small piece of land at the Water of Leeth entrance to the city was auctioned on Saturday at the rate of £60.000 an acre. It was bought for a boarding house. It was raining heavily all yesterday.

CHRISTCHURCH. this day. Ove-i* fifty pheasants were successfully hatched this season at the Acclimatization's Gardens. JUDICIAL CHANGKS. Judge Johnson has announced that the Bench have recommended holding circuit sittings for criminal business once in four months for the Middle Island, instead of quarterly, arrange ments made next year for holding Bession at Oamaru.

[Press Agency.]

CHRISTCHURCH, this day. A little girl named Margaret Jack died this morning from the effects of a dose of aqua fortis. One of Jack's sons bad been burning corns with aqua fortis, which was in a bottle on the table. The child drank it by mistake. A verdict of accidental death was returned, with a rider cautioning parents to be more careful in leaving poisons about. Robert Averaon wa3 charged under the vag rant Act with soliciting alms. From the evi dence it appeared the accused had followed three young men, from whom he had, demanded money, at the same time using threats, lie tallied about his intention to have money at. any risk, and caught one by the throat. The In spector remarked that the evidence carried the case b.yond the soliciting of alms. He would like to make inquiries. The accused was re manded till Friday. ..■'.. .„ „„,_-.„. To-night the Harmonic Society will perform the " Messiah," being the first time for years. At a meeting of the Hospital Board on Satur day, it was stated by the house-surgeon that a young girl from Melbourne, aged 17, had heen admitted for treatment of a certain disease, when it was discovered that she was enciente. Churton, the house-surgeon, said she wouldhave to be turned out before accouchment took place, the hospital was no place for such cases. Mr .LB. Brown, member of the hoard, said the first consideration of the ho_pital should be the claims of humanity, and warned the house eurgeon to be very careful how he acted in tne matter. 4

DUNEDIN, this day,

TAILOR'S MEETING.

A meeting of master tailors was held to •consider the demands of the men for in creased wages. As they were of a compli cated character it was resolved to consider them at another meeting. i^rravav THE CARPENTERS AND CHINESE. At a meeting of the Amalgamated Car penters and Joiners' Society on Saturday evening the following resolution was car ried -—"That we view with alarm the con tinued influx of Chinese, and heartily co operate with our fellow-men m Wellington to put a stop to it, and that £50 a head be imposed on all captains bringing Chinese to New Zealand.

WET.TJNGTCN. this day.

ELOPEMENT.

A respectably-dressed woman appnea 1-0 Mr Mansford, R.M., to-day for advice with reference to her daughter, who, she stated, had eloped with a man. She asked if a warrant could not be issued, agamstthe latter. Mr Mansford having ascertained that the girl was over 16 years of age, said he could not render the applicant any assis tance. He advised her to get the girl married to the man if possible. It is stated that the person with whom the girl has left is a member of the Hoskins dramatic troupe. _.^„, „ . , t t» TARANAKI IRON SAND. Some months ago the- hon. Mr Ballance caused a sample of Taranaki iron sand to be sent to Sir John Coode for experiment. It was by that gentleman placed in the hands of Mr C. W. Siemens, whom, _he says, he believes to have^ the greatest amount of practical and theoretical knowledge of the pfoper^sm*jg& than anyone in .'England. 4Mr Siemens gives his opinion, on, the sample sent, to him. He says it was thought at one time that the large per, centage of titanium in

hut ft S- imprdAe ™n made from it: but it does not, and has the disadvantage of f producing a thick clay in the fumade or st°eef T ***"? 68- a S or steel. I v conclusion, he says • '"It win X P^T+y over to Sis co„_I l (England) j but if coal can be obtained a. rd d pe..^r C°St near the ore, it would pas ?o iT£Th7cXnf ons of the iron tlad" The r HOLIDAYS. omStt 1 Government holidays only consist of Chn_tma s Day and Boxing Day 7 Tn ♦- R VARLEY'S MISSION/ y Onera Rm Urße°t hi _ addressat^lmperial le? tb^T 6 yeS ay afternoon, MrVar- S'JJL an? elist 'I'eferred at length to heShetl°mm^i Gbtht- Th<^vould, ne said, be three Judgments. The first was bem^fsmenb^ *_** J"*bH E_,s£ 52 neing dismembered and swept away and collection 6 l 6^ 11*8 P T °intcd to early' and -p4, X -,^ c Jews Palestine, Se f ? lllg'0f Jerusalem upon a Benlmfn ti™ OSV m, a SniGcent gramleur. Rfc Disraeli, the controling power in XK c™e™ was himself a Jew, the Jw G°df to accomplish that* th ™t?S WF Were specially told _+ tL 6 , ? u Phrates should d/y up £_$£ Sreat day. It was now drying un SC;i he 6'°°? years of world's SSo taS« nearly n.n onfc Tn 20 years at fuithest they would see the first of the ■tW judgments Then all Christians would be snatched up bodily into heaven : and the newspapers would be taken up for some time to come with the extraordinary and mysterious disappearance of a large number of persons. They would be gone as a thief m the night." The Christians woud return to 7 udge the world. This would be followed by a thousand yean, of babbatic bli<-s, when satan would be bound in chains. A^ the expiration of that time he would be loosed, and would gather the nations of the earth to fight. King would rise against king, and nation against nation and so great would be the slaughter that it would take eight months to bury the slam Tins would be followed by the great and final Judgment Day, when the dead were to be raised, and each one judged according to his works in the life SERIOUS CHARGE OF.BANK EM BEZZLEMENT. Jas. Allan Mackay, manager of the Bank of New Zealand at Upper Hutt, has been arrested this morning in the bank. An urgent telegram having been sent, in a few minutes the reply was received, and he was arrested. The exact amount which is alleged to have been embbezzled is £1,310, and it is stated that bis accounts" were falsified.

OPENING OF THE MOUNTAIN ROAD.

NEW PT.VMrUTTTT +-,;„ „_..

It is probable that at the commencement or New Year alterations will be made in the running of Youug's line of coaches between Hawera aud New Plymouth. Instead of going round the old beach road the coaches will run from Hawera to Ingle wood by the Mountain road, thus reducing the actual coaching from 80 miles to 28. According to the projected time-table, the mails will leave Taranaki at eleven in the morning on Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays, and returu, the mail to airive on alternate days. 44

AUCKLAND CHORAL SOCIETY.

THE MESSIAH.

The annual performance of this oratorio is a fitting prelude to the season of Christmas, and is always looked forward to with keen interest. The oratorio being altogether too long for an eveniug concert, it is absolutely necessary to omit a large portion. On this occasion the excision comprised the whole of the third part of the oratorio, with the single exception of the opening solo " I know that^ my Redeemer li.eth," which was (not inappropriately) introduced just before the " Hallelujah " chorus. A very large audience assembled in the hall, and' the performers, vocal and instrumental, numbered exactly 100. Mr Rice conducted with tolerable precision. The choruses, on the whole, showed very great improvement in steadiness, Sec There were, of course, exceptions, namely, " And He shall purify," and " For unto us," both of which, it should be remarked, were taken much faster than usual. A word of praise must be awarded in respect of the very difficult chorus " His yoke is easy.'" The choruses in the second part were good throughout, particularly " Behold the Lamb of God," " All we like Sheep," and the "Hallelujah." The trebles were strong in number, though not in power _ the basses were all that could be desired ; the tenors were a little 'above, and the altos alittle below the average standard. The bass solos were undertaken by Signor Riccardi, and were executed by him in splendid style. The beautiful recitative, accompanied, "For behold, darkness," was siing as we have seldom heard it sung, and the magnificent air "Why do the nations " was grandly delivered. Neither Mr Harker, who sang *' Comfort us," nor Mr Tole, who took the tenor solos in the second part, including the air " But Thou didst not believe," (usually allotted to<a treble voice), did themselves justice; and the air last named was marred by an evident unsteadiness in the accompaniment, which was otherwise excellent throughout. Miss Edger sang the solos in the first part. The pastoral recitative, followed by the sudden outburst of praise, "Glory to God," . were most effective, and both she and Mrs Glover excelled themselves in the air "He shall feed his flock," which was one of the most beautiful items of the performance. Miss Maunsell struggled most bravely against the mess of instrumentation in " O Thou that tellest " ; and her singing of the most pathetic air, "He was despised," fol lowed by the exquisitely solemn declaration "He gave His back to the smiters," was such a complete success as will never be forgotten in Auckland. Mrs Mitchell sang the two airs, "How beautiful," and "I know that my Redeemer liveth," with the deepest religious feeling, but the stampede of a portion of the audience detracted from its effect, as also from that of the "HaHelujah" chorus, which followed it, and which served as a fitting finale to the concert. , ':

COURT OF PETTY SESSIONS.

(Before Messrs E. Isaacs (chair) A: Clements, C. C. McMillan, and Dr Kenderdine, J.P.s) j ■ Early Larks.—.John Martin, Thomas Manuel, and Mary Ann Mopney were severally fined for drunkenness. | „ Unconscious Innocence,—Eliza Rice, wife of Patna Rice, was charged with taking too much of the " crater," which caused her to take the part of the " unpro tected female," on the green stage of nature in the Auckland Domain.—Sergeant Mulville was on the path of duty, and dis covered the form of a woman in " uncon scious innocence" under a tree I He aroused her, and when she opened her eyes, he recognised Eliza Rice. She had been drinking. He assisted her to the station house, where she wasensconsedforthe night. Eliza pleaded guilty, and was lined 5s LAVAGE ASSAULT.—DanieI and William O'Connor, brothers, were charged with as saulting John Martin by knocking him down iv Queen-street, and kicking him.— Sub-Inspector Pardy stated the nature of the assault.—John Martin, labourer, with a terribly cut face, said he was. drunk m Queen-street, aud witnout anyprovocation be was attacked and illtrfeated by the O'Connors. He; 'could j not dis tinctly remember, n:the particulars.— —Allan McLean saw the assault; which oc curred outside the Exchange; 'The prisonerjt Daniel O'Con'rior, was using;Majr_ih m-the' most brutai^manrier.r^Mr Clickjenfield was passing at the time, 12 o'clock. -William1 O'Connor washplding.^Martin jdown, and the other prisoner was kicking him in a

savage manner. Constable Madden arrested prisoners. Martin appeared half "dedd/add was bleeding "profusely from* the head.— Sentenced to pay £5 each, or 30 days im prisonment with hard labour. Larceny as a bailee.— Thedphilus Alexand Cox was charged with larceny as a bailee of a horse saddle and bridle, value £10, on the 23rd inst, tbe property of Henry Whitehorn, of Papakura Valley. Re manded until the 29th. _" Breach of Mkkchant Shipping Act. Samuel Cox, charged with disobedience of lawful commands on board the Clan Ferguson on the 50th inst. On the applica tion of Mr Tyler, the case was withdrawn. Cases.—John Smith, cart un chained, 2s 6d • Samuel McPherson, cow in Princes-street, 2s 6d; Richard Best, no light to cart, 2s 6d • Alex. Wright, horse in Hepburn-street, ss; James Maxwell, cow - in Ponsonby Road, 5s ; H. Schumacher, 2 horses in Symonds-street, ss; Michael Breen, riding horse on footpath, Ponsonby, Is; horse wandering in Queen-street, ls. Constable Jones proved [the two charges. Defendant, a youth, said the horse jibbed and backed upon the footpath ; it was un avoidabe. Daniel Murphy, goat in Manukau Road, dismissed, the Municipal Police Act not extending to the locality. James Chapman, wandering goat, 2s 6d ; Robert Woods, chimney on fire in Chapel street on the 19th inst, 5s ; John McGregor, Karangahape Road, not served ; Thomas Abbott, driving beyond a walking pace in Custom House-street, ss; Daniel Fallon, not keeping hole lighted in Cook-street. Mr Tole appeared in this case and pleaded guilty ; it was quite accidental and would not occur again, ss. Chimney on Fire.—Thos. Hunt pleaded not guilty to a charge of permitting his chimney to be on fire.—Constable Dodd de posed to inspecting the chimney aud seeing flames half way up. Two witnesses proved } that Hunt's chimney was not on fire, but that it was the chimney of the next house. Constable Dodd was recalled, and said ho was positive that Hunt's chimney was <m fire, and a wet sack and water had bei.;i put down to extinguish the flames. Mr.. Davison, a respectable looking person, wu - positive it was not Hunt's chimney. Tho.. Hunt deposed that he relied on the testi - moiiy of witnesses, as he was away at work, his daughter being in charge of the house. The Bench dismissed the case. Bathing in the Dock.—A lad named Fitzpatrick was charged with exposing him self by bathing in the water on the Reclama tion Works, and pleaded guilty without intention of committing an offence.—Sub- Inspector Pardy said he brought this case forward as an example, and he hoped the Bench would give the boy a caution.—The Bench cautioned the lad, who promised not to oflend again, aud discharged him. Opposing Breezes.— A cross-case was brought forward, in which two neighbours of Newmarket were the principal figures.— Mr Tyler and Mr Tole represented the com batants, and by mutual agreement the' charges were withdrawn. Breach of Puplic Health Act.— Alfred Herbert was summoned on two charges under the Public Health Act, of 1876, with not having filthy matter removed from his premises, in, Karangahape Road, on the 18th inst.—Defendant did not appear. — John Duke, Inspector of Nuisances, proved the charges, and said he must ask the Bench for an immediate order, as he feared a fever would result from the stench of the nuisance; Mr Herbert lived in Cabbage Tree Swamp, but one nuisance was in Cross-street and the other in Karangahape road. Fined 20s, in each case with costs, and orders for immediate removal in both cases.

AUSTRALIAN CABLEGRAMS.

(SPECIAL TO THE "STAR.")

Influx of Chinese

Expected Riots.

2-Tew- Guinea abandoned.

SYDNEY, this day. The Micca has arrived with three hundred and fifty Chinese seamen. A riot is ex pected.

The Bulli Company seamen are on strike. The Bulli miners have struck because the Company have taken Chinese aboard the colliers.

All the miners have returned from New Guinea to Cooktown destitute.

Enjoyment .and comfort at a small cost. You can thoroughly enjoy the Summer weather by purchasing one of the luxuriant Cane Lounges, Sofas, Mandarine Chairs, or Verandah Arm Chairs. They are to be obtained at the City Hall Arcade at a much lower price than ever before sold in Auck land. They are being disposed of quickly, as they are well and strongly made, and so suitable either for House, Verandah, Croquet, Lawn, or Garden. The Kapok Down just introduced by Holloway, Garlick, and Cranwell is a beautiful stuffing for Sofa or Chair Cushions, Beds and Pillows, it- being much lighter and cheaper than Feathers. Tbe Stock of Household Furniture at the " Arcade " is the largest in Auckland, and at medium prices ; there are upward of 100 patterns of Carpets and Hearth Rugs to select from ; also Linoleum, Silentium, and Oil Cloths of varions widths. Hundreds of Iron Bed steads and Bedding of all sizes kept ready for delivery. Carpets measured for, cut out, and laid free of charge in any part of the town. Drapery, Clothing, Manchester Goods, Millinery, and Fancy Goods, hand some lot of Fancy Flower Jars and Toilet Sets. Houses furnished throughout at 24 hours' notice. Book Catalogues sent free and Goods carefully packed for country.—- Holloway, Garlick, and Cranwell, City Hall Arcade, Queen-street, Auckland.— [ADVT.]

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"O RETT'S AUCKLAND ALMANAC for 1879 NOW BEADY, at the Stab Office. _ . ■;'■'' "■ •'■-<'• Grand Illumination , , , . . '.';,;, AT THE THISTLE HOTEL WANTED KNOWN, the "Christmas Advertisement" of Mr Dampier will be found in the Third Column of the Fourth Page. WANTED, a Boy about jl4 imme-. , diately.—W.H. Dampier. WANTED, a respectable active Boy, to make himself generally useful; if dili gent, will have an opportunity to learn a trade. —Apply at the Public.Baths, Victoria-st. East. ANTED,- a first-class Cdachsmith ; , also a first-class Coach Painter. Ncn c but experienced workmen '-heed apply.—A. Maekie, Royal Standard Carriage land Spring _. a c tory,Durham-street.- -■ ■ 1 W" ANTED, Wheelwrights, to build 50 Drays.—Cousins and Atkin, — Coach Builders, Elliott-street. . 4_ : V WAN TED,; good Pick and Shovel Men fbrTramway work at the Kaukapakapa. Apply to C. McGregor,manager, Seafleld View;-



To-morrow1



WANTEDTOSELL, sev_ral America^ Buggies and Sulkies; also on'e'Nofwich . Oar,-to carry •^•suitable for a-cab?s-Cousinran_ Atkin, Coach., Builders, Elliott-street.. O\XT ANTED, a smar. young man, ..well w experienced in the Butchering Business. —W. Stimson, Newton. u D __.___. W Known, that one of the best rJ»_. i Blli_- arA ' i>as le _.a iv Auckland is at the Criterion Hotel, Hobson-street. Wines and Spirits of the best quality. First-class nwrnn. modation for respective B .arders. T^ANTED, a Situation as Groom and dof ,c tts? 11 gb o yod a 'S^nf «& WANTED an |Engineer for the Steam Dredge to proceed to the Thames — Apply to the Master at once. -"--uuhbh. WANTED, the Public to Purchase iheir t.-._ - J ;h"stma?[Beef.from.me. Sirloin and Ribs, only od. per lb. O-her Meat equally Cheap —John Fobs, Grey-street __-_-_■ --cap. ANTED, Everybody to give their orders early at R. Reeves', Butcher ?? vn-& V °, f- YlF° nF and Chapel-streets. Prime Ox Meat in abundance. Trade snpplied. WANTED, Ladies and Gentlemen to ot- v w«»_y .heu? Summer Hats and Umbrellas at T. McMasters, Queen-street. WANTED, a General Servant.—W" Station PyB ' Hallway Wharl- near Railway WANTED, for Waikato, a girl about 15, to look after children; a good home.- AdamLaybourn, Fort-street. WA^ TED ' a Partner in an established w J _ p?-wnbroking Business.-Altred Alley, Watchmaker, Queen-street. . XXT'ANTED Known, Mrs. Byers has ▼ V accommodation for a few boarders at 163 per week.—Apply at Walsh's Store, JSewton Koad. ■TO" ANTED, a~respectable Girl to ■ a , make herself useful.—Mr James Irwin, American Store, Alexandra-street. XXT ANTED, a respectable Female WeLgton-IfreetT^l7 afc GIaSgOW Bakery ' W" ANTED to Sell, a first-class second hand Basket Carriage ; also a new Buggy.—A, Mackie, Royal Standard Carriage andbpring Factory, Durham-street. XXT ANTED Known, that Mrs. Grice has r, _ ■ J.? St Opened a New Assortment of Fancy Goods Toys &c Sec. suitable for Christmas I resents, which she intends to 3ell under town prices. ANTED, all Fruit Preservers to in spect H. Waite's Stock ot Patent Self fittmg Tins of allaizes. Fac'ory: Fort-street; Warehouse, Eden Terrace, Auckland. ANTED, for an Upstairs Bar in a flr._t-claes City Hotel, a good Barmaid; previous experience not necessary,—Apply at this office. i^OAL MlNEßS.—Wanted, Coal-cutters. \J Apply to Waikato Coal Co. (Limited),-7, Wyndham-street. WANTED, a General Servant.—Mrs Crowther, Wellesley-street East. V 17"ANTED Known, Green Peas to be T had in any quantity at G. Smith's, near Mason s Gardens ANTED, an active young Man to work on a Dairy Farm ; must be able to milk, drive horaes, and plough. Comfortable home and good wages.—Apply to J. K. Bush, Old House at Home Hotel, Hobson-street. ANTED Known, that Branston and Forster, Albert-street, Cast Brass daily ; Galvanising weekly. WINET' WINE! WINE! J. WENDEL, Symonds-street, will' sell his local Grape Wine, white and red, at 25b per doz.; Quinine Grape Wine. 30s. A. W. Gladding, agent. Upper Symonds-street. ' my A N T E D __ r. o Wv. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. MONEY ADVANCED in SUM ' 01-S3 tO«50 n personal seonrity, re-payable by weekly nstalmente, Rt L. H. NEUMICGEN, Auokland Loan O/Iloe, 165, Queen-street opposite SavinKß Bank. '\\r ANTED, a good General Smith.— v V Apply to Mr McMillan, Smith, Vulcan Lane. WANTED Known, the Turkish Baths will be open In the forenoons of Wednesday and Thursday for gentlemen only, WANTED, Bushmen and others to know that every pair of Watertight Boots make by W. Brownhill. 156, Queen-street, Auckland, are stamped " W. Brownhill" on the Uppers. ANTED, a smart V outh to assist in diningroom and make himself generally useful.-Thames Hotel. - \jHr ANTED, immediately Six Ship. T T Carpenters for the Barrier.— *pply H. F. Anderson and Co. WANTED Known, that Gault and Lodge has for sale (cheap) a large assortment of Ladies' and Gent's Boots and Shoes, also a lot of Children's Boots and Shoeß, suitable for the holidays, all our own make, guaranteed. Ladies' and Gents' Boots and Shoes of every description made to measure on the shortest notice. Please note the address: Gault and Lodge, Wholesale and Retail Boot and Shoemakers, Karangahape Road, Newton, next J. Warren's, Grocer. WENDELL'S WINE, WINE.—Come now on the Holidays and sample my Wine. I want competent persons to taste and judge of its quality. . ' WANTED all you people who have got any brains, and want to keep them cool, to buy one of my Pith Helmets at 4s lid. The usual price.is 12s 6d.—Samuel Coombes, The People's Clothier, 92. Queen-street, Auckland; and Devon-street, Taranaki. T\7 ANTED.—Wanted to Sell (cheap), 7 7 and Be in Time:—About iOOlbs of Lemon, Orange, and Citron Peel, only ls 6d by the lb, not less than alb ; 5d for the Jib ; Currants and Raisins, only Id lb; 20 dozen of good Spectacles, only Is; Green Glasses for the Eyes, ls 6d; Eye Glasses, ls 3d ; Ladies' Toilets of nine pieces, from 8s to 20b; and lot of Christmas Presents, very cheap; lot of small Toys, very cheap.—H. WATTS, General Dealer, Pitt-street. Tin Plates, only dd each, 3s per dozen. WANTED, Everybody to know that J. BORLEy, Bootmaker, of Newmarket and Kyber Pass Road, is now Selling, and will continue for a few weeks, Boots and Shoes of every description, at a great reduction ih price. One trial is solicited to prove the cheapness of tho Goods. . : M WANTED, the Ladies to know that Williams's is the Cheapest Shop In town for Fancy Drap. ry" and small Goods. Ladies from the country would do well to buy their Goods at WILLIAMS'S, junction Queen and Grey-streets, four doors above Market Entrance. Open till 9 p.m. Q. L O V E SI G L O V,E ST The largest stock of Gloves in Auckland, almost 200 dozen pairs; Light Fancy Summer Josephine Kid, 2s 6d;. Black, first choice, Josephine, 3s 6d, worth 4s 9d; Two-button Gloves, 2a 6d to 3s 6d; 60 dozen Dent's Sum mer Gloves (better than Josephines), all sizes, at Is Bd, worth 3s 6d£_lot Merino Shirts at 2a 6d,. worth 4s 8d; ditto Drawers, 3s 6d; large lot of Fancy Feathers; Hats, new fashion, trimmed and untrimmed, to be sold oheap.—W. Eyre, Bnnlskillen House, Victoria-street. WANTED, an apprentice for the Printing Business; must be a good scholar.— For particulaas apply to the, Publisher STAR OfsCe r ..,,,-;'; 4 ANTED, a Situation by a Young Lady, as Travelling Companion or Go verness.—Apply by letter to< Governess, this office. ANTED, Wanted' to Sell (cheap), , _ 200 sets of assorted Jugs, 3s 6d the set; about 200 dozen Cups and Saucers at 6d, 5s 6d a dozen; Toilet Sets, 12s and 16a the set: White and Gold Toilet Sets, 22s the set; Basins, 4d, sd, and 6d; Teapots, from 2s to ss; lot of Sponge, 6s per lb.; good Tea, 2s; Black Currant Jam, in your own basins, 8d per lb.;; Clothes Pegs, ls 3d per gross; Decanters, Is 6d each; Shop Twine, only 4d per ball, ls 3d per lb.; Tricopherous, 4 bottles for- ss; 2 J and 3-inch Wire Nails, only 3d per lb.; Small Wire Nails, 4d per lb.; Tar Soap, for sick rooms, only 2d per cake, four cakes for 6d; Government Disinfectant Powder, for taking away al) kinds of bad smells, .only 6d per lb., 3 lbs. for ls 2d; Bell and Black's Tin Matches, ls 9d per dozen; Palmer's Tin Matches, Is 6d per dozen; Blue, 9dperlb.; Small White and Gold Cups and Saucers, 9d each, three for 2s; lot of Small Toys to be sold cheap ; Glass Sugar Basins. and Cream-Jugs, only Is 4d the pair; White and Gold China Cups and Saucers,ls; Blue Sprig China, 9d, or 8s per dozen; Notepaper, 3d per quire, 5 quires for ls ; Notepaper, not ruled, only 9d for o quires-; Fancy Notepaper, 6 sheets and 6 envelopes, only 2d tbe packet; Wine Glasses, 4s 6d per doz.—H. Watts. Pitt-street. WANTED KNOWN, I have opened _. ,? 5 dozen of i American Felt Hats, the finest thing ever introduced into this market.— Samuel Coombes, City Clothing Mart; 92. Queen street, Auckland;' and Devon-street, Taranaki. A NTED Known,' that C. j Brookes is prepared to[supply all kinds of Colonial' Boots and Shoes cheaper, and better: than any otli e _._-_;9e ln tOWB- A splendid lot Of 'Ladies and Children's English Goods at reduced prices. CaU at once.—C. Brookes, Blue Boot;.opposite J. and J. Dickey's and City Hal L.. j"■ •' ' < ; 3T ON S o~¥l H^AmMS.. ? ■ close BROTHERS: ,44444



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'E-W^^llNy_i for the New Season's . V 2 _ Tea T fextraprai_ary. which though - "brok-rt-*:-and-smaU--leafrcontains~siifciiieß--rom finest i eas, and is extra-flavoured with Aqsam Also I am nowselling thesiftings from the fine .t Foochow chop of the Season, which on the beat I authority is allowed to be fully equal to leaf tea. | at 9d per lb. more money. Don't be prej udiced! The highest London authorities declare that taa-leaf broken, owing to its peculiar structure brews better liquor than leaf not broken. For my 2s. 6d. Family < Mixture, which is a blend of rare, choice flavoured, and strong teas, comprising China, Java, and Assam, and gives I great satisfaction. ••'-?.' For my " Very Rich Deep Brown" 3a. Tea, which is a blend of the choicest growths. It is thoroughly appreciated. FkEDK. WHITEHEAD, Victoria-street. India, China, and Java Tea Warehouse. Dealer in Cigars, and Importer of Tobaccos. |Z" AIP AR A RAILWAY. CHRISTMAS DAY. There will be no ordinary Train, A Train wiU leave Riverhead, on arrival of boat leaving Auckland at 6.30 a.m. with Wairoa passengers. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. AUCKLAND AND OHAUPO RAILWAY. CHRISTMAS EVE. Late Train, Onehunga to Auckland, and Auck land dep„ 1115 p.m.; for Onehunga and Drury as on Saturdays. . ; CHRISTMAS DAY., On the Main Line only One Train each way will run, namely :—North, Ohaupo, dep. 6.25 a.m.; South, Auck'and, dep. 7 a.m.; Onehunga, dep. 7.15 a.m. Trains between Auckland and One hunga as on Sundays. BOXING DAY, and JANUARY IST AND 2ND. , There will be no Goods or Cattle Trains, ex cepting the Train leaving Mercer at 6.30 a.m. and Ohaupo at 6.0 p.m., which run as usual between Mercer and Ohanpo. The follow ing Main Line Passenger Trains will run :— South, Auckland, dep. 7 a.m. and 4.15 p.m.; North, Mercer, dep. 7 a.m.; Ohaupo, dep. 6.25 a.m. and 12 noon; the Mercer Train usually leaving- Auckland at 2 p.m. will be postponed to 6 p.m.; Late Train, Onehunga to Auckland. a_d Auckland to Drury, as on Saturdays; ad other Trains between Auckland and Onehunga will be -uspended, saving the one leaving Onehunga at 8.25 a.m. and Auckland at 9.15 a.m. Train will run between Auckland and Kllerslie every 20 minutes from 10 a.m. to 5.20 p.m., and every hour between Onehunga and Ellerslie from 10.20 a.m. to 5.20 p.m. Througa passengers change at 1 Ellerslie. Singlo Fares for return journey. On Boxing Day a_d January Ist and 2nd, Tickets available for Rail and Racecourse will be issued at Auckland, Newmarket, and One hunga, irrespective of Class, TWO SHILLINGS aud SIXPENCE, (single or return). A. V. MACDONALD. General Manager. LOST, on Monday, from the Racecourse Paddocks, a Black Pony branded 8 on near shoulder, with a rope round its neck; supposed to have gone Otahuhu or Panmure Roads.—A reward will be given on delivery toC. La Roche, Painter, Kyber Pasp. T OST, on Saturday, a Gold Breast Pin. _GLi Finder liberally rewarded on returning samo to Waitemata Hotel, or Duder Bros., North Shore. LOST, to-day, one single £1 note.— Apply atthis office for address and reward. RE WARD.—Lost, gon Monday, between, Manukau and Auckland, some things rulled up in an opossum rug.—Finder will be re warded on restoring the Bame to J. G. Read, at Mr Poole's, Hobson-street, opposite the Old; House at Home. LOST,. yesterday, by a poor woman, in Mr Cosgrave's shop, four £1 notes.—Ten shillings reward will be given on finder return ing same to this office. ril U " T""C OMPOSITORS. Wanted, TWO Good Stkady COM POSITORS; ls 2d per thousand. Permanent work.'-Apply at once to the "New Zealander' office, Wellington.- SEPULCHRE'S.—Christmas Day o Services.—A quarter to seven a_m., Holy Communion ; 8 a.re., Holy Communion (Choral); 11 a.m., Morning Prayer and Holy Communion; 8.30 p.m., Evening Prayer and Carols. ELLESLEY-STKEET BAPTIST CHURCH. PASTOR'S BIBLE CLASS. A PICNIC in connection with the above will beheld at Buckland's Pier, East Tamaki, on Boxing Day, Dec. 26, 1878. Steamer will leave the N.S.F. Co.'s Tee at 8.45 a.m. No one allowed on board without a ticket, to be obtained from any of the Committee—price 2s; children, ls. AUCKLAND RAILWAYS. CBatrsTM as H olid ay s. Single Tickets issued from December 2_ to January i, will be available for Return any day up to January 6. A. V. MACDONALD. IT is not Money I want, but the general public to call and inspect my large and well-assorted Stock of Fancy Goods of every description suitable for Christmas Presents.— B". Tomlinson, Draper, Parnell. . ■ BOARD and Residence, clean and com fortable, for one or two gentlemen of quiet habits, in ahouso pleasantly situated, off Upper Symonds-street; terms, 25s per week.—Enquire at Robertson's Grocery Store, Upper SymOnds strcet. W O R PRE S E N ' tF~S. We intend selling during the Christmas Holidays our 4s Cigar Cases, filled with Good Cigars, at 2s 6d, at our New Premises, opposite Bank of New Zealand. '■■■-. PARTRIDGE & WOOLLAM6, Tobacconists. ' TIJ-ATBE CONSUMERS RATES'! Notite is hereby given that all Water Con sumers Rates falling due on the 31at present month require to be paid before that date. Consumers allowing the rates to remain unpaid will be liable to have supplies cut oft. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Water Supply Department, >..--. . ..■-,.■- Town Clerk's Office, December 1;L 1878. REMIER GOLD MINING COM PANY (LIMITED); <-4 .', ; ■ NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS; At a Meeting of Directors of the Premier Gold Mining Company (Limited), held this day, a Call of One Shilling per Share was made payable to the Secretary, at the office of the Company,, Shortland-street, Auckland, on or before MON DAY, the 13th day of January, 1879. CHARLES TOTHILL. Secretary. Auckland, 21th December, 1878. /^HEAP CHRISTMAS PRESENTS I NEW AND ELEGANT ALBUMS, /' Very Cheap, ''-44 7.4 ■-.; . 4' ' MAT... , ' ..•. I REED'S MUSIC WA|REHOUSE, Opposite the Thistle Hotel, ' • , QUEEN-STREET.' ; .: f'F "." HARMONIUMS FROM £8. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. THE SE TTLEB'S QUID E. PRICE, ls. 6d. By J. C, SHARLAND,; Auckland. This Book teaches how to preserve HEALTH and pre vent DISEASE. It teaches sickly people how to become STRONG. It teaches how and .what to EAT, to DRINK, and to.AVOID; how to live and to become healthy, happy, and to live and enjoy a long LIFE. It.treats on DIGESTION, Food, and Drink, Clothing, and Bathing; the treatment of Common Ailments and n Cases of Emergenoy, and where no other help is at hand. A Life may thus be Saved. , ; Sold by all Booksellers, and SHARLAND AND. CO., opposite the Post-office.- j'■■■• ■•■>» ---' j j.. .-.Town. Clerk's office,: Decembor2l. 1878, i. -j THE i City j Council Offices Frill be Closed1 ' on Christmas Day add the 26th December^ 1878; also on'the Ist and 2nd'Jahuaryj 1879."' *'f: 4 44 - ;P-A; PBTILIPS,-Town Clerk. '



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{Meetings. TJ°?2-£~J STAE—CvF^IUCKrAND" -JL-- LODGE, No. 26, L0.0.F. cf N.Z., A.C. , H_lf-SS__-^e«^b_^?Sg_ to nd the Frid/y, the J^Be&bg llfsT^tV™ Election of ->fflcera,\j m portant business M.?* ' By order of the N.G. . r■■',*; E. UNDERWOOD, Secretary. "]\TEW ZEALAND i NSU RANCE -Ll . COMPANY; »«__. O^^ary Half-yearly Meeting of Share- li b6„ hel d„ a- the offlcfes of the Com pany Auckland, at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, the yr.l°nd rS.o r ts he «**°« 25/h^a!^ef t h°So? m b° C^^«>mthe By order of the Board. GEORGE P. PIERCE, JDecgmber 24,1878. y Gene^l Manager. S PS^ L„ Evangelistic Services,; Devon- IVesffir,?^^?- Br? CQ ' of ihe Devonport Thiw a^i?™ h- Urch' wiU Bive an address on invited! 7 KveniD S. the 26th instant..; All are J][o~B SON CORPS. AR. V. 27th, at 7.30. ■*'tvllJAl- EVEMNG, December |^™||s important. No uniform. 4, . , . L_J^ME^O'BRli_:N, Secretary. ORINCE OP WALES~LODGE -*- ■ No. 1338, E.C. j 4 * LODGE OF INSTRUCTION —Notion _V n : r^A By order of the Preceptor. ARTHUR WRIGHT. Secretary. -T.HE Consulation on the Auckland Cud Hoteirt I-S? PlaCeto'nlghtat the gg?W "VTEW ZEALAND REGIMENT OF -LX ARTILLERY—A Battery. ANNUAL PICNIC. vk A6-^__lß Picpic will be held on NEW °_ the Island of Motutapu, (by kind permission of J. Reid, Ksq.) I ■ ' l y sharp Jaitex 'Priße leaves the Wharf at 9 a.m. The number of Tickets will be limited. ~ nckets:—Gentlemen, sa; Ladies, 2s 6d. E, HEIGHWAY, Hon. Sec. M? 0 UNT ALBERT DISTRICT BOARD. Tenders are invited until MONDAY, the 6th January for Forming • about 20 Chains of the' Road at back of Mount Albert. th In|e iro ttion Cfm be obtained on application to A. E_ TAYLOR, -f__ Chairman. JJ CARD OF EDU C A TION 7. Tenders for the erectioiTof a School-house at Maketu (Great South Road).will be received at the office of the Board of Education, vv yndham street, Auckland, until noon of Wednesday, 15th January 1879. Plans and Specifications, a™ toms o; tender on application at the office of the Board, or to W. Eerr, Esq., Springfield, C-Sttee' ' Maketu Diltrict School VINCENT E. RICE. JF: — ____ 77 Secretary.. - jg Elm on T;. ( ;E; s;t~a te, . SALE ON MONDAY NEXTm '4, i Inspect Allotmhnts; :: «*B^S^ W oki HQ^IANGA DIRECT. The steamer GEELONG Will leave Onehunga Wharf on SATURDAY, after arrival of First Train. For freight or passage apply to G. W. BINNEY. BE L M U N- T ;E b-T AT E, Near Newmarket Railway-station . ■ <'.'-■ DESCRIPTIVE BOOKS AND PLANS NOW READY! ■-B. TONKS & CO. Ib .Let. TO LET, for three weeks, a Furnished House in the most healthy part of Mount Eden.—For address apply at this ofiice. " TO BE LET OR SOLD, with possession on Ist January, 1879. Ithat comfortable House in Scarborough Terrace, Parnell, now occupied by Mr Waymouth and adjoining the residence of G. W. Mitford, Esq.—John Buchanan, Shortland-street: ■' [■ ■ ff.o LET, the Shop and Dwelling-house -BL in Wellesley-street, at present occupied.by Mr. A. Gold water.—Apply to John Buchanan, Cvi stom-house-street. rglO LET, a House of six rooms, with a JL well stocked fruit garden, six miles from Auckland.- 'Bus passes four times daily,—Apply John Buchanan, Custom-house-street. : TO BE LET,"with immediate possession, that comfortable seven-roomed Dwelling house in Jermyn-street, now in the occupation of Mr. James Macfarlane; gas and water laid on; newly furnished throughout, which can be had at a valuation.'—Apply to Mr. James Mac fariano, Wharf; or to^fr. Alfred Porter, Qaeen street. j ■ . TIT-* LET, a Five-roomed Cottage on the JL New North Road, with half-acre of grass land; rent moderate to a good tenant.-r-For address apply at this office; . , p RAND SHOW of Fancy Goods in my \JT window, suitable for Christmas Presents. F. Tomlinson, Draper. Parnell. pHRI ST MAS PRE SEN TS 1 mm' ■ ;' new' YEAR'S GIFTS ! • , ~. THIRTY NEW VIEWS of the Hot Lakes, EIGHTY VIEWS' of Auckland Scenery. Churches, and Public Buildings, 2,000 Portraits of Natives, Books of New Zealand Ferns, &c. PULMAN'S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street, Auckland. ! ~ A YOUNG,CoupIe, . without encum brance, would be glad of, a situation on a farm, or station,—Apply, by letter, to "HE,' Whau Post-office. '.-,,;■ ~ ■ , , '■'~,. _ ' ■■" ; 4 mo JpICNIC TXARTIES!. .. . '■.:_ ..'",,■.":.:. _":_'!-(' 4. :;. n'i: {'4 . "'. ASSORTED CASKS of Beer. Cham pagne, Soda, Lemonade, Syrnp, Claret, &c. packed with care, and delivered on the SHORTEST NOTICE. ' \ , /r ■ rj ■;■•>. THISTLE BOTTLE DEPARTMENT. '\y 'P£j%sM, D % !4!!^f% <F CLUB. -■^summer meeting. (Boxing Day) December' 26t__4 1878: (New YEAu'fj Day), January Ist'and . 2nd, 1879. 44";:;.:.", (Boxing Day (Thusuay), Decembee : "' .* 26, 1878. f I ,-;. -r .._: Railway Plate, of 50 soys j The Auckland Cup (Handicap), of 300 soys"! ' Hals'dicap Hi rdle Race, of 50 soys' - !i Maiden Plate, of 80 soys Hurry Scurry, of 10 soys i New Year's Day (Wednesday), m January, 1,1879. | Derby Stakes, of 100 soys 4 - r Publicans' Purse, of 60 soys : Selling Race, of 50 govs ' TS- -Auckland Baoi.vg Club handicap of 200 soys * ." ■ ■ ' ■•.. -:. ' Hack Hurdue R _CE,bf 10 soys i Grand Stand ._-ndicap,. of 100 soys M ; Thursday, January 2,1879. Mares' Produce Stakes, of 100 soys. AUCKr AND PLATK, Of 100 SOYS -,'. ' --i Handicap Steeplechase, of 150 soys Stewabds' HandioAp, ol'loo soys '■ Consolation HandkAp, of _osovs ~"RULI_S AND REGULATION'S ■ -• • (See Handbills.)^ ; -• ■ -: <. ;-■-_ -.--.;■. .:o WM. fPERCIVAL, .';;-" •' .'..' '■■-• 4-'' :'4' ;/fMM'"SecretaryA.R.C.4 ;Q-''-.^;;"i^ii% 1 L ■ To Ar-tve^rrCabajfeiSh^d^Ethel from .-.'.•-!■ v-.:-.' ■:-:.oamaruf.and .Timaru:! ~-•.>;,-,;;■.■ , s ot ;-,' >^-.-^_2bo0i:"_a.k_-. lOat_f4-.-i'--/. 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_-——- _J -IM_.MM-MM»MMM-_lM_________tejr. ' I For, Sale. J "WitrE'™"Tll"r.TTll", ~s*A L E.. 1 VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTIES AT 1 _. PONSONBY, On account of the Owner leaving the Colony. An Eight-roomed House, recently built, with j a large allotment 44 x 227, fronting England and Spring-streets, commanding a magnificent view ■... of the harbour, city, and suburbs, well planted with ornamental and choice fruit trees. OUt- 7, house, tanks, and never-failing well of water. A newly-built Cottage, with a large allotment, corner of England and Spring-streets, planted with fruit trees, and an excellent well of water. | Also, a neat Three-roomed Cottage in Spring , street, adjoining the above allotment. Two Allotments, corner of Kngland and Ran dle-street; and 80 acres at the Wairoa. Apply to N. CAMPBELL, - ■-- ■ ■ •■■- Queen-street. ■ jj FOR SALE, a First-class Waggonette.— _ ~ _ ,A? ply_° T- Johnson, Windsor Castle Hotel, Parnell. ; 17.0R SALE, iD the thriving settlement o 1 J- Waipu, a Farm of 187 Acres, havin half _\ a-mile river frontage; situated in a centi _ 1 par M or the seitlement, within one mile by a good 4 road from school, church, and Telegraph office- _§ about 70 acres in grass, divided into four pad '■'. docks; large Dwelling-house (nearly new), con tains 8 rooms, large hall, wardrobe and scullery. There are also a good barn, store, dairy, and other outbuildings. This property is suitable for a farmer or amed"caiman wishing to acquire a.goodhomestead, combined with the practice of his profession. There is no doctor in this or 1 any of the adjoining settlements. The owner is i removing to a larger property, hence his sole reason for wishing to dispose of this. Further 4 particulars on application to H. B. Morton, Custom-house-street. Auckland. 1 .O Tj /| to £1000 LENT, on Building Society f «st;_. fc. \r principles, or on other terms to suit J borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. £Z _. dfh —twO Shops and Dwelling Houses J*.l: u y.*, m the principal street, and close to the Radway Statian in one of our chief country terms.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. ____3tfVO of 7 rooms, with wood ™V ■V ' bouse, fowl-house, &c.; also, large allotment, with a frontage to two streets. Terms easy. Twenty-five minutes from Post office.—S. Vaile; House, Land, and Estate Agent, Shortland-street. ■$___<& CASH.-Improved iFacre Farm in a good district, with Dwelling-house, &c. Pnce._sloo.-S. Vaile, Land and House ag nt, Shortland-street. next to the Post-office :_f_J PF K ACRE—Capital Farm of 169 acres ow^i- 50 acres grass 5 acres orchard and gar I den, rich alluvial soil, good house of 5 rooms, stable, cowshed, cartshed, dairy, &0., South of Auckland. 2i miles from a railway station.—S Vaile, House anciLand^Agent, -hortland-Btreet I '&4.K0 -T0 Market Gardeners-14 acres __T iv* ,at Onehunga, fenced in the Paddocks and in grass.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. 1 A-4-C-0 -^quaa of 5 room8 ' large oe"ar J cA ß r2:v?'U'. stable, cowshed, hay-loft, vinery and orchard. 2 acres rich volcanic land, all in first-rate order—S. Vaile, House and Land agent, Shortland-street. ■____»_ £2 ss-,P.S ■ACttK.-ParOy Improved FARM of 130 acres, large orchard, firewood, M water frontage, Sep., good Cottage, 15 mites from Auckland by first-class road.-S. Vaile, House and Land Ai_. Nt, Short'p.n--street. Jg4EMPTHORE, PROSSER & CoTbii to intimate that their WAREHOUSE Shortland-street, Auckland, will be CLOSED - I from the 25th December to 2nd January, 1879 1 nclujrv^o£^he^_rpose of Stock-taking. j J^ E A D m HI S. ■ NOW PUBLISHED^,-Series of Views of Auckland Scenery, beautifully "printed in three colours, and enclosed in a characteristic and ornamental cover, forming a most suitable and 1 elegant Chnstmas or New Year's Gift: Parts I land 2,price 2s 6d each, now ready at all the I Booksellers.. Postage to Great Britain, via San 8 _ ranciaco, 2d each part by book post. g to n,s; .0 jF HAMS. 1 CLOSE BROTHERS. 1 LUCRATIVE BUSINESS: I AN OPPORTUNITY SELDOM MET WITH. I AN OLD-ESTABLISHED BUSINESS FOR SALE. j T. TURRELL, Bookseller. Stationer, j News Agent, and Music Seller. T.T. being about to leave the Colony, would begad to meet with a purchaser. Would be 1 willing to give a few week's assistance should 1 thebuyerreqnire a knowledge of the business. 1 Early application requested. -.—■ — 1 "j^OTICE O F REMO VA L. ( DR. HAINES M ~ 'I' Has REMOVED from'Parnell to the Alten 1 Road—house recently occupied by Owen Jones, § Esq., next to Presbyterian Church. i • 3rd December,' 1878., - ■ I TO OTTLES ! BOTTLES 1 BOTTLES" j Is. 6d. for any quantity of Beer Bottles. 1 F 4 ','■'■' 'J '.-' "v'_ , . : ' r.i -EHRENERIED BROS., | '___ i' v , Queen-street. .§ ATHL E;T I.C QPOR TS. i THURSDAY,'DECEMBER 26, 1878. j "J.ddqes.: Major Hay and Mir C. Chitty. I Handic_pp_.rs : Messrs J. T. Camp and J. I ~ ■ .7 -Miller. ~ '';.;; fj , .. ~ Starter: Mr J. Rhodes. » i The Sports to commence at 11 a.m. sharp, in 1 the P»ddock of Mr Sharp. The Cambridge 1 Reed Band have kindly consented to attend. I L 120 V ards Maiden.Race—Entrance, 2s 6d: Ist 1 prize, £1. M ,'; ' I 2. 250 Yards (Cambridge Cup).—Entrance, 5s I Ist prize, 60s; 2nd prize, 10s. Heats and 1 - conditions named oh the'ground, j: .3. 120 Yards Boy's Race, under 15 years. , 1 4. Hop Step and Jump—s. ntrance, ls; Ist prize, .1 ;,d ...ips. .. ■:;.-, ~.,,,.; 4-f.-"T I 5. Standing ~ Long , Jump—Entrance, ls; Ist ft ... prize, 10a. , -.4 ~, • , II ,6. ,440 Yards Handicap Race—Entrance, 2s 6d ; n Ist prize, 40s; 2nd prize, TOsJ U 7.,200 Yards for Maoris only—Entrance, Ist' ' v lstprize, 155,-2 nd prize, ss.'« m 8. Vaulting with Pole—Entrance, Is ; Ist prize, 1 .-■ 15s; 2nd prize; 55.. ir iis_\ <•_, Jj 9;< Running High Jump—Entrance, Is: Ist prize 1 4, .!105.:.r ,;,,. j; | „. ,-. " M 10. 100 Yards Wheelbarrow Race:(blindfold—lst If prize, 15s. . .M jj 11. J-Mile Handicap Bace—Enb-ance, 2s 6d; Ist II ■■--'■' /prize, 50s; 2nd prize, 10s. ;. M 12J 1-Mile Walking ' Match (Handicap)—En- 1 -.-v- trance, 2s 6d; lstprize, 305. ; | .13. 100 Yards Boy!s Race, underl2 years. | 14. 300 Yards Handicap Hurdle Race—Entrance, I 4 2s6dj lstprize, 30s; 2nd prize, 10s. 15. Running High Jump—Entrance, ls; Ist 1 , prize,-10s. ,-' '".'■-,- 'i 16. Standing High jiunp- Entrance, Is: Ist I 4, prize, los. ' ..>■■'.■ ..-4' ...n 17. Throwing the Cricket Ball—Entrance, Is; I Mi-3 ■! lstprize, 10s; 2ndprize v s3;"- '| _E< 1-Mile Foot Race (Handicap)— Entrance, ss; i lstprize, 60s"; 2nd prize, 10s.; , Four to start, or no race. Entries for Handi- " ' cap Races, with Subscriptions to the Fund of ss, must be forwarded to Mr J; T. Camp, before 10 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24, 1878. The conditions of the Cambridge Cup Race and - other events will be stated on the Ground, and decisions of the judges will be final. ''■'''•' JAMES T. CAMP, Manager.- ■ N.B.—A meeting will be called on fc-'aturday, January 4, for paying of Prizesi ahdforthe pur pose^ forming an Athletic Club in Cambridge. p\ N*~ J-S •A .- L~~E, Ex Helena, from Lyttelton : : tons Woods Flour, in sacks, 100's, & sQ's , 500 sacks Oats .'" __ ' " "»...■ 20 bags Fowl Wheat '2. tons Oatmeal v{ M "4 . - 5 cases Hams and Bacon ■ L. W. EATON. December 20,1878. v ' ?| g '-T...Q. N£3 O F i~AMS. CLOSE BROTHERS. J A OGS TjO THE MILLSI ] ,-. The"undersig?ed-having- completed arrange ments for a com siant-supply of Logs to the One- - hunga faaw-nuils, by means of tramways and steamer,- begs to a i- ( f prrn Contractors and Builders ,that, from this \t ate, h. will be enabled to sunnly •upwaros of 70 loj--,' Weekly to above millS. so tnat ouscomers'lcan depend upon tneir orders .being executed on the shortest notice. .Matched Flooring, Rusti cated Weather Boards. Dressed and B.aded J^W&iWide Btmrds^and-Cabißetmakerß'Tim ber,-VlUhaye our specif attention. .?i_.W)^&l^ber;at;thelowest market rates. --' ~..0. .Vr ' .4.4.7 M. ;iHMROE, ■ 4. -os i; _■ -/, , .rPropnetot-rKau-i Point Saw-mi;is. • : D-jqember 16,1878.,. . Ouehu__a. - M



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