truHiaßß filled''the'-Court-house, the Judges residence next door., invaded the bed-rooms., and gazed in -astonishment at the pianos. The - Judge, and .officers of the goal were ■obliged to take shelter in the gaol, and armed themselves with loaded guns. The mob attacked the gaol, but were repulsed, and then arose the cry " fire the gaol ! .and-this fiendish- order was carried out. The .judge,-his family, and the officials rushed*outy but were all shot. One of the daughters named Cornelia survived her father two days. SHOCKING CONSPIRACY. Intense excitement was caused at Red Oak, lowa, by the discovery of a conspiracy tOTuin a number of respectable young girls, In which'twelve men—several of them married—-were implicated. The girls were decoyed into offices, hotel parlours, &c, under the pretence of passing the evenings in sociable games, and the ruffians suc ceeded in 'effecting -their objects on the daughters of a lawyer and a minister. The minister's was only 15 years of age, and-was kept away from home foar days before she was discovered. Five men, two of :thera being married, were arrested. The parents are amongst the most respected citizens.in;the town* and the offenders also moved in .good society.

TEERIBLE ACCIDENT.

At Mar<juette, Michagan County, a box car was being loaded with nitro-glycerine, when the mass exploded, instantly killing seven men and1 demolishing the car. The bodies of ' three men were blown to atoms, no pieces larger than two pounds being found. The-other four were railway em ployes, and •were in the cab of the engine when- the- explosion came. Their blackened arid mangled remains were found there with there flesh stripped from their faces and limbs, and bones broken. The shock -was felt three miles away. SHIPWRECK,-—94 PERSONS LOST. Particulars have been received of the wreck of the Atacama, steamer, which went to pieces on a rock, known as Quiebraolas, a short distance south- of Caldera,- on the Chilian coast. The captain, all the officers, and many of :the crew and passengers, were lost. It'is .estimated that 94 persons were drowned, and only:; 30 were saved. The ship was-on -her-trip from Valparaiso to Callao. She struck at eight p.m., when the majority of the -. passengers were below, and so instantaneous was the breaking up of the ship that no time was given to gain the deck The cargo lost was not of great value, and the .passengers were mostly Chilians. The shock; .burst certain pipes connected with-the .boiler, and the escape of steam, mixed with cinders, prevented any body getting on deck to dower boats, with the aid of which ;and life- bouys all on board might have been .saved. The crew num bered 70, and the passengers. 54, and only 30 were saved. . TERRIBLE RAiILROAD ACCIDENT NEAR HARTFORD.

THIRTEEN PERSONS KILLED AND MANY INJURED.

Hartford, January ;16fch.—A-serious rail road accident happened on the Connecticut Western Railroad just beyond Tariffville, about ten miles from Hartford, at 10 o'clock this evening. An exeuraion train returning from the Moody and Saukey meeting at Hartford, tell through a trestle bridge into Farmington River. Two ■engines and one baggage and three passenger cars went down. Fifteen or twenty-five were wounded. From five to twenty persons are killed whose names are not known. The train contained ten crowded cars. Two engines, baggage aud passenger coaches went dowu to the western endof the bridge, the engines touching .the shore ; three cars breaking througli the ice in three feet of water, and one ear resting on the end of the pier. The first locomotive had cleared the west span aud entered upon tke trestlework, when the entire span gave way, breaking off immediately east of the heavy stone pier in the centre of the river. As the structure gave way, the first engine was hurled violently over and imbedded in the ground, and "completely wrecked. The other engine and baggage-car went down with the wreck in an upright position, and the side of the heavy truss fell over upon rthem. The first passenger car was whirled around and sank to the bottom of the river, lying parallel with the stream. The second passenger car went down end foreaiost upon the first car, smashing the largest portion into kindling wood, the rear end resting on the bridge. The next car occupied a similar position, but swerved to the left and did not rest upon the car in front. None of the remaining cars left the track. The crash, and the cries of the wounded anddying, speedily brought assistance, but the first coiners worked at a great disadvantage. The cars had broken through the ice, which made it difficult to approach near enough to reach the passengers. The scenes on the relief train were heartrending. In ■every car were men and women with their heads bandaged or their arms in slings. Some had been terribly scalded. In one •coach were the bodies of three women, .and in the baggage cars two more, just as they had been taken from the wreck. Rev. Mr Thomas, of Whisted, with both limbs ■fractured and severely injured internally, ,crawled out of the wreck through the roof of.a car to the ice, and then to the shore. Nearly all the dead, were in the first passenger car, which is almost a complete wreck, although one body was taken_ from the second car this evening, where it was found caught under a broken seat. Five young men from New Hartford, among the killed, were a party of e%. They were on the pUtfonn of the car, enjoying a moon light ride and whistling in chorus. The only survivor of the six was inside at the time.

PARTICULARS OF THE INSURREC TION AT SANDY POINT, STRAITS OF MAGELLAN.

Washington, Jan. Sth.— Commander Rogers, commanding the United States steamer, Adams, writes to the Secretary of the Navy from Sandy Point, Straits of Ma gelku, giving particulars of the revolt of tlie garrison there. The first murder com mitted .seems to have been of the captain of a company of soldiers, numbering about 100, who were regular artillery troops. They mutilated the captain in a most'horri ble manner, and then opened fire with ar tillery upon the Governor's house. The Governor, upon niafcing his appearance, was knocked on the head, and left insensi ble. He, however, recovered after some time, and made his escape. His family also escaped almost naked to the woods, The mutineers then released the convicts, and altogether number nearly 200 with rifles. The following day the mutineers commit ted the most incredible ovcessea in the "way of wanton killing, burning and sack ing. The next day they deserted the place, carrying oft" all the public funds and much private property, and burned all the public property and a number of stores. In fact, the best part of the town is in. asbes. I streets were strewn with the dead es of the killed. Most of the killed ! soldiers who had. been shooting each r indiscriminately. It is estimated at least 50 people were killed. Many I and wouhflea were burned in the 3mg. The hospital was burned with wounded men in it, Commander cv says it was the intention of the beers to capture the steamer Memphis, i expected ; but as her commander had ious notice of the revolt, he seized the iers, eouvicts, and Captain of the Port, rowed out to him, suggesting a line lorage under the gnus of the • He then went to sea, and 'ting the United States steamer Adams, 3rted the condition of affairs. Comnian-1" Rogers took the mutineers on board his sel, and hastened to Sandy Point, where Presence was much appreciated by the »uian authorities. • *twelve-pouDder shot was fired clear en( . the British Consulates, and the --oiisnl himself was nnr*ucil iittd fired

The Races.

[From Our Own Correspondent].

WARKWORTH, this.day, Publican's Purse. — Cinderella first, Chanticleer second. Cinderella won in a canter, Chanticleer falling. Consolation Stakes. — Chanticleer bolted. Deerfoot first, Buchaneer second.

Second Day's Waikato Races.

Flying Stakes of 20 soys. ; f-mile :— McGee's Luna, Bst 131bs (Hudson), 1 ; Martyn's Memento, Sst .13lbs, 2. Late in the Field (Sst lib), and Lennard s Venus (7st 121bs), also ran. Luna was favourite, and in spite of a false start, she gotgwell away, and won easily. Ladies' Purse of 25sovs. ; welter weights 1 mile and distauce.— Queen Mab walked over. , Consolation Handicap. — Edgar's Don, Sst 71bs (Taylor), 1 j Count, 2 ; Late m the Field, 3. The Don came in with a big rush at the finish, and won by half a length. ►•'•?-SellinggHack Race, of 20 soys. ; 1 milej winner to be sold for 20 soys. —Lennard s Rally, 1 ; Thorpe's Nettle, 2; Garland's Marigold, 3. Nine started, and the winner came in easily. He was sold for £29, and Late in the Field for £31. A Hurry Scurry brought the meeting to an end.

INDUCTION OF REV. D. W. RUNCI MAN.

The induction of the Rev. D. W. Runciman to the charge of St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Ponsonby, where ho has officiated during the last twelve months, toot place yesterday even ing, in the Ponaonby Hall. There was a good attendance, including visitors from the various Presbyterian churches in the city. The induc tion ceremonies were conducted by the follow ng clergymen appointed for the purpose at the ast meeting of the Bresbyte ry:—Revs. J. Macky, of Otahuhu; R. F. Macnicol, of St. James*. Auckland; R. Sommerville, of the Whau ; and A. (Jarrick, of St. Andrew's, Auck land. The Rev. R. Sommerville preached the induction service from the 16th verse of the 21st chapter of St. John's Gospel—" Feed my Sheep. Mr Macnicol stated the proceedings taken in connection with the call, after which Mr Macky addressed the minister, and Mr Carrack the congregation. At the conclusion of the ccr emonies, Mr Runciman shook hands with hose present as they withdrew.

BUTCHERS' MEETING.

(To the Editor.) g IR> —I w ish you would correct an error into which yow have fallen with regard to the part I took at the butchers' meeting. I deny in toto that I supported any of the resolutions of the meeting re the New market slaughterhouse. As a proof, I have had all my cattle, &c, killed at the City Council's new abbatoirs, Western Springs, ever since it has been opened, as I consider it far superior in accommodation and clean liness to any other slaughterhouse in the vicinity of Auckland. By inserting the above, you will oblige—yours &c, Jno. Maxwell.

Mahurangi Agricultural Show.

[From Our Special Reporter.]

(PER "STAR" CARRIER PIGEON.)

Waricworth, this morning. The stock is not yet all penned, but to judge by the number of entries, the Show is not likely to be equal to former ones. A number of Tauhoa, Wharehine, and Wells ford settlers arrived last night, and a great many more are coming over this morning. All the boarding houses are more than full. The accommodation for visitors is not yet up to the required standard, and the disappointment of those who walk about the village praying for a night's "shake down," is not calculated to encourage excursionists coming here again. On the trip up by the Lily on Wednesday, a number of Auckland's leading commercial men strained themselves so much while " casting up their accounts " on the voyage, as to feel much need of the unobtainable good night's rest. The Show Committee have engaged Mr Curtis, of Wellsford, to cater for them on the Show day. He has erected a large marquee on Mr Southgate's property adjoining the hotel, in which 200 can be accommodated. A hot dinner is in course of preparation, and the ne« T .caterer for this Show is determined to eclipse former productions. Dinner is to be served up about 3 o'clock, after the judges' decisions, which are expected to be made earlier in the day than last year, through there being less to judge in most depart ments. Some very superior cattle have arrived.* The sheep also will be well re presented, and be in about equal numbers to last Show. Last year's supply of garden, field produce, and fruit, was not first-class. This year it is very paltry, as regards numbers of exhibits; and settlers should take more pride in this particular depart ment of the Show, which is really an im portant one. I hear that the judges have arrived, and are : For Live Stock —Messrs. Hoskings and Eadley ; for Produce—Mi- Greenwood. The secretary this year is Mr W. C, Macklow. An explana tion gi/en of the. decrease in the number of exhibits is that there are no third prizes, and the money prizes are somewhat less than formerly. Funds are healthy—after all expenses are paid it is estimated that there will be a cash balance in hand of about £40. The following is a correct list of the principal entries : — HORSES. Stallions—Dibble _ . - _"_ Bast Pair Horses— Mes3rs Hood, Hon. H. D. Devereux. Brood Mares—F. Wilson, J. Phillips Colt or Filly, under 2 years— a . Wilson, Ja3. Barton __ ' ,„., T Foal, at foot-Messrs Hood, F. Wilson, J. Phillips „ Hack or Roadster—M. Angove, itye CATTLE. Bull, any age—Macklow and Sons, J, Barton, It. Taylor Cow, in milk—M. Angove, Hon. Devei-eux Cow, in calf—Jo3. Barton, Hon. Devereux Cow, in milk, bred iv district—J. Barton, Hon. Devereux _, Heifer, under 3 years—J. Barton (2), M. Heiftfr, under 2 years—F. Wilson, J. Barton (2), Hon. Devereux Heifer Calf—J. Barton ,»,•„* Team Working Bullocks—John Melville, two entl' ieS SHEEP. Leicester Rams, any age—Messrs Hood, C. Phillips, G. Moor (2) . Leicester Ewes—Hood Bros., R. Phillip3, G. jVTooi* Leicester Ewe Hoggettg—Messrs Hood (2), R. Phillips, G. Moor , • _ Leicester Ewe Lambs—Messrs Hood, K. Phillips, G. Moor xT Lincoln Ram, any age—Messrs Hood, two entries Lincoln Ram Lamb—Messrs Hood (2), R. Phillips Lincoln Ewes—Messrs Hood, R. Phillips Eg Lincoln Ewe Hogyetts—Hood Bro3. (2), R Phillips, I. Phillips Lincoln Ewe Lambs—Hoed Bros. (2), It. Pi\^?sfiep-R^hinip3, J. Phillips, I. Phillips In the Pip: cluss out of six exhibits Messrs Mocklovv and Sonsghave rive, Mr Angove onej In Garden Produce Messrs Macklow andjauns and J. Perry clone compete Field Produce—Messrs A. Trotter, F. Wilson, Macklow and Sons, J. Perry K. Taylor. J. Philips, Isnac Phillips, Hon. .Devereux.. Hood Bros., G. Moor, W. Wilson Dairy Produce-Messrs Macklow and Sons, I Phillips, M. Angove, J. Perry, R. Taylor, F. and Mrs Dawnm

[PER -STAR" CARRIER PIGEON],

AWARDS.

1.30 p.m. There were only two prizes for Horses. Dibble had the two beat pair; Messrs Hooa and Deve ''Tpme was awarded to Mr Dibbltfs entire. Brood Mares-Messrs Wilson and Phillips. Colts-Messrs ."Wilson and Barton. Foals at foot-Messrs Phillips and Hood. Roadsters-Capt. Rye and Mr Angove Bulls, any age— Messrs Taylor and Barton. Bulls, unde? 2 years-Messrs Devereux and milk-Messrs Devereux and Angove. Cow' in calf-Messra Devereux and Barton. Cow in mUk, bred in the diatrict-Messrs DS\ andtTyc°^-Mr Barton Heifer; under 2 years-Messrs Devereux and Wilson.

Sheep —Some Leicesters of indifferent quality Lincoln rams.—Mr Hooa, Ist and 2nd. Lamrk-Mr PhiUips^Mr Hood. Ewes, Mr P Kwe Pnoglet9.-Mr Hood Mr Phill P 3. I Ewe lambs.—Mr Hood Ist and 2nd. Fat sheep.—Mr Phillips. Boars.—Macklow, Ist; Angove, 2.

Mr A. Wickham has shewn me an apple of sufficient size aud beauty to rival that one ot ancient days which excited Eve s bump of alimentiveness. It was grown by Mr Wickham in his own garden of kden, and measureth 1 foot 2 inches m girth, and weighs over one pound. It is evident that a little more " sweat of the brow' would make Mahurangi a fruitful district. (This remark does not apply to the many active and excellent people in it). The VV ellsford people are not exhibiting tins year Ihey are agitating for an "annual Wellsford Shew," but I should think it would not be well for them to attempt such for a few more years, but to try and work with Port Albert. With reference to yesterdays racing, it was good throughout. Rye's Victory with Indian Warrior elicited great cheering. Warrior was engineered through the events his eyes were hooded with leather, and a bottle of spirits was with some beer poured down his throat. I his combination of experiments succeeded admirably, and he will in future races be sure to get a "nip" and an " eye closer to prevent him repeating his old erratic movements. No professional gentlemen with games^of chance ventured up this year. Though it had been resolved to allow them to operate on payment of a fee. M. Angove Esq., the Secretary of the races spared no exertions to make the meeting a success, and should be well satisfied with the result. The stewards have also worked Well indeed a murmur is heard that the races have received preferential attention to the show. At 6 this morning a (slight drizzling rain fell. At 8 o'clock the sun has broken through the curtain of mist, but a heavy bank of clouds to windward threatens Mahurangi with more rain. In various directions are heard the cracking of the stock whips and balking of sheep clogs, proclaiming the fresh arrival of stock, which is being rapidly penned. ENTERTAINMENT. Last night Mahurangi was enlivened with entertainments. The select dance given in the Public Hall by the Hobson Band was a great success. Over 200 were present, and the building was ciammed. Their performance, under acting Band master Christopher, is much admired. Professor Henniekie had a good attendance at the Masonic Hall. The band engaged by Mr Curtis played in his pavilion, at which a second ball was announced. Here supper was provided and people adjourned from all quarters at midnight, glad of the excellent refreshment provided. Mr Brebner is justly wrath at a practical joke played last night. Some young men ran an empty beer cask half mast high on his flagship. He is said to have offered £10 reward, to discover the perpetrators uf the joke, as it seems intended to intimate the host was half tight. This of course was a mistake, but the empty cask half mast high was looked on as a Mahurangi conundrum, and excited much curiosity. Captain Rye fears Tom Finn's accident or injury means at least six month's spell. Owing to hurdles being taken yesterday to the racecourse, Hood's aud other sheep cannot be penned for a time. Mr Wilson exhibits local made field roller, and other implements; Mr Wiseman a special class of saddles. Weather is very fine, and large numbers of people are arriving on horseback in carts and bullock waggons. The following are the officers of the Society this year :—President : Seymour George, Esq., Kawau. Committee : Messrs. M. Angove (chairman), J. Hood, Wilson, Jordan, W. Macklow, and R. Phillips. Mr George Moor is also working hard, though not on the Committee.

"LOHENGRIN."

Ricfiard Wagxew, whose romantic opera "Lohenßrin" the Italian Company produced for tho first time in Auckland last night, was born in 1813, and educated at Dresden. Whilst quite a young mar his evident musical abilities attracted notice, and he was appointed to the honourable po3fof Directeur to the Hbf Theatre (Dresden). There and at the principal house in Munich, most of hia earlier works, such as " Rienzi," " Her Fluprende Hollander " (The Flying Dutchman), " Tannhauscr," and "Lohengrin" were produced. These operas, although fantastic and obscure in places, are not wholly without melody like some of the corapo»ers lateßt emanations. " Lohengrin,' in its Italian dress, has been played with con siderable success both at Oovent Garden and Her Majesty's dur'ne: the past three seasons, Mdlle. Emma Albani and Mdlle. Christine NiUson taking the part of Elsa. By some, Wagner's last gigantic production, the Ring dcs Nibeiunxen," is extolled as the real "music of the ffuture." The majority, however, characterise it as not only destitute of melody and symmetry of form, but full of discordant combinations. The libretto of "Lohengrin" is founded on a weird old Flemish legend, which is excellently adapted to operatic purposes. When tho curtain rises a Herald announces that Henry "the Fowler," King of Germany (Signor Cesari, basso,) has arrived at Antwerp, where the scene is situated, for the purpose of levying a force to assist him in repelling the Hungarians who have invaded his domains, He finds the citizens in a great state of excite ment. Godfiv.y, only son of the late Duke, has mysteriously disappeared, and Elsa, his sister, (Signora Guadagmm) is accused of murdering him by her guardian, Frederick, Count of Brabant (oignor Gainbetti, baritone.) who claims the Dnchy in right of his wife Ortend, (Signora Caranti Vita). Esa asserts her innocence before the King, and consequently it is agreed that the matter sTfall be decided by a judicial, combat be tween Frederick and her companion, who may appear on behalf of the accused. PJsa s position seems hopeless, but nt the critical moment a mysterious Knight iSignor Paladim) appears ascending ttlie River Schcdat in a barge drawn by a single swan, which he dismisses and under takes the forlorn damsel's defence,she promising to bestow her hand on him if he is successful, and never to question him us to his name or oriirin. In'the combat which follows 1< rederick is stricken to the ground, and deprived of title and estate by his unknown antagonist. In the second act we find that preparations for the immediate marriage of the happy pair are being made and that Frederick and Ortend are con spiring to ruin them ar.d to regain their own title and profession. Oncnd after falsely moving tho oonpassion of Klsa, tries to poison her mind by suggesting that she. ought to inquire- into the name and origin of the mysterious stranger so soon to be Her husband. Finally, as tho nuptial piocoßsion approaches tho church, Ortend opposes Elsa at the door, andl'^-cderickdeclai-osthat the unknown Knight is a sorcerer who gained his victory thi oiigh witchcraft. The third act takes place in the nuptial chamber. Blsa, when alone with her husband, confesses that Ortend'sevilsuggestions have roused her suspicions. Ihe KMgQt endeavours in v«-in to allay them, but finding it impossible, gives the unwisely-solicited explan ation before the King and court in the morning. He is tho keeper of the mysterious Holy Grail" to whoso service he is attached, and whose name is " Lohengrin." It is to the Grail he is indebted for his invisible, power, but now the secret is revealed he must at once leave Brabant. The .-van returns with the boat to bear him away, but he removes a gold chain from its neck and in its stead appears the missing youth, Godfrey, who has been changed to a swan by the borceress Ortend, and who is now docYarcil righ tf nl Duke of Brabant. Lohen grin is then boi-r.o away, to tlie intense grief of tneTunhappy Elsa; who has loat all through C'Like ltmost of Wagnor's works, Lohengrin depends largely on spectacular effect for success. The management very properly seem to have recognised this fact, as the mlso erf scene last night was ■unusuuUy elaborate. When the curtain rose the theatre was tolled with a critical audience, embracing tho elite of Auckland (musical) society. From beginning lo end the opera was listened to most attentively, and the applause, if not enthusiastic, was more than usually discriminating. We trust we shall bo forgiven for observing that the Pis',nora Guadagnini's robust physique and somewhat marked, though scarcely attected acting is not as well suited io simple parts like Marguerite, Alice, andi-lsa, as it is to Lucrezia and Aida. The glorious voice, however, which has charmed the critical audiences at La Scala, Milan, is always the same, and easily makes one forget'trivial histrionic faults, Signor Paladinimade a gallant and chivalrous Lohengrin, although, we have seen him better fitted with a part. Wagner's music, in point of fact is not too well suited to Italian voices. Cesari made a dignified King Henry, and Gambettidid hi- best with the ungrateful part nf Frederick. Siguora * aranti Vita kindly undertook the character of Ortend, and sane: the difficult music (written for a contralto) excel lently ev.-ryLhii'K considered. We cannot, how evir, prophesy popularity for Wagner's music at this end of the world. The audience last nio-hf wad evid"ii!lr more surprised than abso lufo v ple^soJ. N T-v-citliclc-33 '.f thcopcrnis r- B ..r,tv>\ Bifain. we:•' caann n 1 ..It who li.tvo iiot wltl»(*S-'l it- 10 d» .WJ. TIV-Vti 18 B Mii-lfiliij. w.ij.'iart'iy i-i '•'•'' •" 'i- f""'-"-; ')-';•■ _u;.i<l ■■'■'■>■ ■'■: > ••■'■' '-■'■ '"'" A—i^j^^^^^^^^^^^

This (Friday) evening Rossini's sreat opera " Semiramide " will be produced, and j^opßl draw a good house. "

TELEGRAPHIC.

<v GRAHAMSTOWM, this day. LATEST MINING. The Hape Creek mine, battery and engine were sold this morning by Mr Car penter. The bidding was very slack, and the property, was knocked down to Mr Jas. Darrow for £90. The Fiako battery will be closed tc morrow, and the mine shift reduced. It will only crush when the quartz is expected to prove pa_ 7able, No. 8 level is to be worked a la tributers. The Cure tributers, McKenzie and party, have crushed 6 tons for 12S| ozs. The manager thinks that he will soon have in hand the reef which the tributers are working. Shareruarket busim-ss during the past few days has been very slack. Moanatairi, 735. Alburnia, 625; Piako (callspaid), 2s. (PRESS AGENCY). NEW PLYMOUTH, this day. Ac Courtney's cattle sale, two-year-old heifers" fetched £5 10s; yearlings, £5 ; cows at calving, £6 10s and £9 ss.

WELLINGTON, this day.

OPPOSITION TO MR PEARCE.

An attempt is being made to bring out Mr Hutchinson, late Mayor, to contest the election against Mr Pearce in the Grey in terest.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day.

SUICIDE BY A TOBACCONIST.

John Grunser, tobacconist, hanged him self on his own premises last evening. His wife committed suicide four years ago in the same way. Sir Cracroft Wilson liberated three boxes of young salmon in the river Hurunui on Tuesday. Only six were lost in the operation. Henry Richardson was apprehended at Tiniaru yesterday, charged with passing several forged cheques on Christchurch storekeepers.

DUNEDIN, this day.

DEPARTURE OF BISHOP NEVILLE.

Bishop Neville leaves for England by the ship Otaki to-morrow. At the conclusion of a confirmation service at St. Paul's church last night, the Bishop was presented with an address, wishing Mrs Neville and himself God-speed. Bishop Neville goes home to attend the Lambeth Conference, and will return in a few months. DUNEDIN RACES.—FINAL ACCEP TANCES FOR THE RACES. The following are the acceptances for the Dunedin Jockey Club Races declared last night : — Maiden Plate, £80, 1 mile and a half.— Swede and Oberoh. Dunediu Cup, £500,2 miles aud distance. —Ariel, Templeton, Bribery, Hippocampus, Longlaud's Cloth of Gold, Unknown, Titania, Oberon, Orange, Lightning, Chan cellor, Stormbird, Virginia colt, and Luna. Newmarket Stakes, £60, 1 mile and a distance.—Swede and Xantippe. Publican's Handicap, £100, 1 mile and a quarter—Pungawerewere, Trump Card, Isaac Walton, and Oberon. Champagne Stakes, £100, 6 furlongs.— Maligner, Captain Douglas's Amulet, Atlantic. Selling Race, £50, 1 mile and a half.— Kuriwao, Coelleno, Sir William, Exile, Jack the Flat, Rosemary. Hurdle Race, £80, two miles and a distance. — Kildare, Banjo, Theodore, Shillelagh, Sir Radon, Eclipse, Camclia, May Day, Little Dan, and Warwick. Dunedin Jockey Club Handicap, £300, one mile and three quarters.—Ariel, Temple ton, Hippo, Punga, Longlands, Cloth of Gold, Uunknown, and Chanceller. Dunedin Derby, £150, 1_- miles.—Oberon, Trump Card, Longlands, and Foul Play. Railway Plate, £100, three quarters of a mile.—Templeton, Punga, Waitara, Hippo, Bribery, Chancellor, Foul Play, Oberon, Luna, aud Atlantic. Steeplechase, £100, about three miles.— Banjo, Shillelagh, Theodore, Kildare, Sir Ratton, Eclipse, Camclia, Starlight, aud Warwick. Queen's Plate, £100, two miles and dis tance. — Templeton, Punga, Hippo, aud Trump Card.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

To-day's quotations:— Bankof New Zealand—£23 153; sellers, £23 153. National Bankßuyers, 72s Cd.«. Colonial Bank—Buyers, 50sGd. South British Insurance—Sellers, 703. Thames <?as—Buysrs, 293 ; sellers, 30s. Auckland Gits—£lo. Union Insurance—Buyers, 133 Cd. Union Sash and Door—£lolo3. Caledonian (dble)- Sellers, 625. Moanatairi—72s; buyers, 70s ; sellers, 71s. Tookey Tribute—Buyers, os ; sellers, 5s 6d. Waitekauri—Sellers, 43. Alburnia—Buyers, 05s ; sellers, 07? 6<3. Tokatea—Sellers, 5s Cd. Union Beach—Buyers, 22s 6d ; sellers, 253. Young New Zealand—Sollers, 2s. Queen of Beauty—Buyers. Is Cd. Kuranui Hill—lls 6d; buyers, Us; sellers, 15s. Bismarck—Sellers. 103. JOSEPH NEWMAN, Chairman.

M"THERS : You need not sew from morn ing till night to keep your children tidy, an hour or two a day with one of the genuine Singrr's World" Renowned Sewing Machines will accomplish all the sewing for a large family. They are the Very Best Machines for family use, and will run for years without getting out of order, at the same time exceeding in Speed as well as in Action any other machine. Messrs Hollo way, Gaelick and Chan well are now the Agents for these Machines, and are selling them at Reduced prices for Cash. They also keep the Largest Stock of Carpets, Floor Cloths, and Household Furniture in the Province, besides Drapery, Millinery, and Men's and Boys' Clothing. A lot of New Carpets, Oil Canvas, and Floor Cloth jnst opened. Bedding of every description in Stock. Goods delivered free to all parts of the town by Hollo way, Garlick and CBANWELL, City Hall Arcade, Queen-street, Auckland.— |AVT.] The value ot coke as a fuel, and as a means of economy of coal,' is not appreciated sufficiently. A mixed fuel of coal and coke is invaluable for the ordinary purposes of heating, and still more for those cooking aud raising steam, as it absorbs -he smoke or inflammable gases given off by coal during combustion, and renders the fire brighter,clearer, and hotter. This is much more apparent where our local coals are used; indeed, owing to the rapidity of burning, some of these threaten to go out of consumption altogether. Coke supplies exactly that which these coals lack— body and resistance. Every householder should buy coals and coke atthesame time, and, if convenient, mix them ; smaller bills aud greater satisfaction will bo tho result. The price of coice is advertised elsewhere— [Advt.l

EVEJSING STAIi FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 15, 1878



-EILECTORAL DISTRICT " ii "J OF PARNBLL. Mr. MOSS will address the ELECTORS on TUESDAY EVENING NEXT, at the Paenell Hall, at half-past 7 o'clock. "VfoT 3 CO., A.R.V.—Bifle "practice To- J3i morrow (Saturday), 2 p.m. Annual In spection 21st inst. District Prize Firing, Ist on 26Ch, 2nd set on 28th instant. _ _____ GO OIT HORSE-BREAKER requires a situation. Just arrived from Australia. —Address^ " H.E.R.," Star Office. LOSTi from Dm ham Yards, on February 14th, a Black-and-White Collie Bog, answprs to the name of "Clyde." Finder re warded ua delivery to M-.ssrs Iluutcr and Nolan. •-- E: L L S(' wt'- Vy -Yin'mm&fimmu^^k



I INERT.—You -will greatly oblige me by i calling for your letters at once. f\ R■ G A N RECITAL * IN THE PITT-STREET WESLEY AN CHURCH BY Haroourt Lee, Esq., ox MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1378. At S p.m. Programme :— Inauguration Marrh . • • ■ Clark He sball feed His Flock .. .. Handel Selections (Eli) .. .. •• Costa In Native Worth S? yiTn OfFertory in C Weber Tlie Marvellous Word -. .. Haydn I know that my Redeemer liveth Handel The Heavens are Telling .. .. Haydn With Verdure Clad .. .. .. Haydn The Festival .. .. .. •. £l uni| te, r Wedding March Mendelssohn Cast thy Burden Merdelssohn Hallelujah Chorus Handel Doxology. Tickets, 2s. 6d., to be obtained at the Book sellers, aud from Messrs. Ed'ion and McMaster. WANTED, a strong Lad to deliver Meat.-R. Giles, Batcher, 211, Queen street. __ ANTED KNOWN, Fresh Bargains. Particulars next week. Tell those you love.—W. H. Dampier. Victoria-street, corner of Hobson-street. ___ ANTED, an intelligent young man as Waiter in a first-class establishment, good references indispensable; Female Cooks, Laundresses, and General Servants.—Hanna ford's Registry, Queen-street. \\T ANTED, Employment by a good ft Needlewoman by the day; also an active little Boy suitable for a shop.—E. Henry s Registry, Shortland-street. WANTED, a young Man to milk at a dairy near town, and serve the same at Auckland ; comfortable home and good -wages. —Apply at Wilson's Bay, by Richmond. ANTED, 10 General Servants, 5 Nursemaids, 1 Housemaid, Needle woman, for town and country ; all good places. —Mrs Elsmore's Registry, Shortland-street. WANTED, respectable Servants to know that No Fees are demanded at Hannaford's Auckland Registry, opposite Army and NavyHote'. 3i excellent Situations (various) open. WANTED, a good Machinist.—Apply to Parker's Boot Factory, Wakeneld strcet. ANTED, good General Servants, Cook and Laundress, House assistants, Nursegirls, for towu and country.—Mr. Colls' Office. WANTED, a General Servant; one accustomed to children and able to wash.—Apply 16G, uueen-street. ANTED to Let, in Parnell; two 6-roomed Houses, with every con venienco.—Apply to Richard Kcals. WANTED, by a respectable man, a situation to work in a garden or make himself generally useful; can milk well.—Apply S.K., this office. ANTED, a few Machinists for shirts, etc,, on Singer's machines; also learners for the machine and for handwork.—Apply at 31, Shortland-street. WANTED, a Girl, about 14 to 16.— —Mrs. Grant, College Road. WANTED, a Housemaid, must be a^le to wait at table. ; also, a Waitress. Reference in each case required.—Mrs Davidson, Star Hotel. WANTED, a Blacksmith.—Apply to James McEwen. Customhouse-street. ANTED, 3 or 4 respectable Men aa Boarders, at the Wellington Hotel, Wellington-street. Terms moderate. WANTED, a good plain Female Cook. Captain Harrison, Franklyn Road. ANTED, a General Servant; refer ence required.—Mrs. Leslie, New Cale donian Hotel, Symnnd3-street. WANTED, a respectable Housemaid; references required.—Apply to Mrs. S" Morrin, Mount Hobsoa,, Remuera. WANTED, a respectable active Youth to drive a baker'a cart; also a Boy as apprentice to the Baking and Con fectionery business. — James Leslie, Urion Bakery, Parnell. WANTED, forGisoomc, a Milliner and Saleswoman.—Apply W. E. Mann, at Arch. Clark fc Sons. . WANTED, a good General Servant ; references required.—Apply between 12 -and 2 p.m. to Mrs Dawsou, Wellesley-street, next Baptist Chapel. WANTED, Tenders for excavating Foundations.—G. Holdship, Auckland Timber Company (Limited). ANTED, immediately, a competent Dressmaker; one who under stands a hand machine—Apply this office. W~ ANTED, a little Girl from 14 to 15 years of age—Apply to Mr F. Williams, Quacn-street Wharf. WANTED, by a Boy 16 years of age, able to milk, a situation in the country. —Apply at this ofßce. ANTED, Machinists for Pearson's Wax Thread Machine and general work. —Black & Co., Wholesale Boot Manufacturers, Albert-street. WANTED, Purchasers for all descrip tions of Timber, Sashes, Doors, Mould •ngs, Joiner's Work, &c, at Prices to meet the times.—Auckland Timber Company (Limited), G. lloiiDSHir, Manager. WANTED, Cash Purchasers to know that I sell at Town Prices, and supply superior articles, espocially.Teas, ray superlative mixture at 33. per lb. is a treat. 1 have a good Family Tea at 2s; Refined Sugars from l_d per lb. Coiree roasted and ground on the premises fresh daily. Try niy Assam Tea, the best value in Auckland.— W. S. Collins, Family Grocer, Manukau Road_J?arj___ll_ ANTED, all connected with Private Boarding Houses, Restaurants. Hotels. Shipping &„., &0., to give ROBLEY'S PATENT AERATED FLOUR one fair trial for Bread. Tea Cakes, Scones, Pancakes, Pastry, &c. It will be found more economical than any other kind of Flour. Also, Roblej's Prepared Porridge Meal for Indigestion, and Robley's Superior Food for Infants and Invalids. Wholesale and Retail, Manufactory : Upper Lome-street, Auckland. WANTED KNOWN, Spirit of Love, in funny bottles, id each; other Scent, id; large bottles Lavender Water, Dd; No. Ito No 12 Knitting CoLton, 2a alb. ; Knitting Pins, 3d pair; Packing Needles. 2d dozen; Ladies Frilled Chemises, 3s; Ladies' Lisle Gloves,-id:' Men's Fancy Pearl Studs, 6d; Men's 6d Socks re duced to lid; Rack Combs, 3d; very superior do., Cd; good Tooth Combs, 2d; only a few of the handsome Bows left at 9d ; Patent Leather Satchels reduced to Is; other Satchels, 9d; Large 2s Kits for Is: Hair Pads, Is; Violet Powder, id a packet ; Windsor Soap, 3 cakes for <kl • Fresh Lot of Handsome Gilt Brooches and Earrings, 6d to Is ; Shirt Buttons, 12 doz. for 6d; fresh lot of Boots and cheap lot of Flowers ; fresh lot of Toys, Id to Gd ; large China Dolls, Gd ; handsome Butter Coolers, Is 3<i; Flour, l_d; more of tho splendid 2s Tea; superior Mixed I'ea, 2s Gd; full;weight Sperm Candles, IOJd, &C, &c—W. 11. Dampier, Victoria-street, corner ol: Hobson-streot. Tank c. EX LOMUINE A2W APIiLLES, 50 FIRST-CLASS IRON TANKS. W. & G. WINSTONB. |ni LOU H ! |T« L OUR! Anderson and Co., 11. Anderson McGill, Haasell, J. T. Evaii3 and Co In sacks, oOs and 1003. B. TONES & CO. Soutlibridge Bacon Curing Company, new cure Hams axd Bacon. £3" Tlic best brand in the market. Wholesale Agents--B. TO2TKS & CO, Knight's K.B. Jams. New Shipment. WHOLESALE! AGENTS-B. TONICS & CO.. Bemy'fl Boneduat aud Giutinised Bone Manure. Wholesale Aleuts—B. TONKS & CO nn O B U I L D E. R S. Tenders are required for Additions to.the Auckland Brewery. Plans. &c, mar bo seen at my office until TUESDAY, the 19-h instant < when the Tenders are to be delivered at 4 °'CloCk- JAMES WRIGLEY, Architect. T^EVONPORT HIGHWAY DISTRICT TENDERS are required uo to MONDAY TSVHJNING next, nt 8 o'cloak, for eetting out and delivering SIM ;'u'r| 1? Virrts !ton ! Metal. jvp-._i:l:i'i^.i-J-'^ >| j- ,], |' ' "_g*^__f^S!!j-'.MjM



WC. DENNES has made Immense | • Reductions in Sewing Machines. See Prices :—Wheeler and Wilson, treadle, from £5 10^: Singer, treadle, £7 ; Hand Machines, chain stitch, from £2 2s; Lock-stitch, from £3 3s.— Great Machine Depot, Queen-street. \\T~A N T E D X N O WN. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. MONEY ADVANCED in SUMS of £2 to £50 on personal security, re-payable by weekly instalments, at L. H. NEUMEGEN, Auckland Loan Office, 165, Queen-street, opposite Savings Bank. Private Entrance down right-of way. &?Ot\ —SIX-ROOMED House, quite new, n TiVV. Nelson-street, For Sale. £20 cash ; balancetby weekly payments. Good garden.— C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. nnilE Auckland Improvement Com- B roissioners will cause to be sold by public auction, the lease for 99 years of all the unsold allotments in Princes, O'Rorke. Alfred, Welles ley-street East, Symond, Rutland, and Lorne streets, on the 18th March, 1878. R. H. STEVENSON, Secretary. Improvement Commissioners Office, 14th February. 1878. \S7ANTED Known, that I). GOLDIE is v t prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c. at the lowest market price, at his Yards Cns ttm-house-street. _____ XVT O EKIN6 MEN'S CLUB. The Committee have resolved to open the Club as soon as 100 Members are enrolled. In tending Members are reminded that by joining at once they will save Entrance Fee. Rules and Cards of Membership—los., 63., and 4s.—are now ready, and may be had of Mr. G. W. Heslop, The Fitting Shop, Victoria-street; Mr. Cook, corner of Albert and Wyndham-streets; Mr. C. Sanders, Parnell; any member of Committee ; or of W. Lepixe, Secretary. BRUTUS is himself again ! My Room is now Open for Billiard Players. My Table is as good as new, and I am mndy to attend to my customers. The best Table in Auckland. — John Smith, Newton Hotel, Newton. ("CHEESE, Cheese, Cheese, 48 old Canter- J bury Cheeses, only 4d lb., 3 lbs. for lid, 3d lb. the cheese. Come in time ! About sixty pairs of Superior Vases, from 2s 6d to 123 pair; only seven left, Superior Shell Necklaces, >5s each; Small Apples. 7 lbs. for Is; Cooking Pears, 7 lbs. Is; White and Gold Cups and Saucers, Is: Common Cups and Saucei s; 6 Jugs 33 6d set; Preserved Grapes, only 53 6d per box of 20 1b3.: Mouse Traps, Id each ; Cucumbers,|3 for2d. Wanted, 100 lbs. of Waste Paper at 3d per lb.—H. Watts, Pitt-Btreet. LOST, on Sunday evening, 3rd February, a Black Lace Shawl, in or near Odd fellows Hall, Cook-street. The finder will be rewarded.—Apply Star Office. LOST, on Tuesday afternoon, in Parnell, part of a Gold Kar-ring set with coral.— Finder will be rewarded on returning same to F. H. Lewisson. Queen-street. FOR~S ALE, Building Allotment in Bond street, Newton, 33 x 104 feet, level ground. Price, £20. May be paid for by instalments if required.—Apply at this office. ■iM^Pi —IMPROVED FARM of 260 acres; swr±/v«J. about 80 acres in good grass, also acres of well established orchard, yielding everal tons of fruit during the season, 25 acres bush. House of 6 rooms, and outbuildings. Will be sold on easy terms.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. (JrtOK —FOR SALE, Farm of 156 acres, 3i(WOM. partly improved, 50 acres bush, Houss of 3 rooms, &c, 20 miles from Auckland. —S. Vaile. Land Agent, Shortland-street. OR SALE, agUarge Allotment in Chapel-street.—Samuel Cochrane & Son. X? 1(f 1) to £100° LENT» on Building Society d^JL'U' principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson. Estate Agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. FOR SALE, iv Symonds-street. a large Dwelling-house, with freehold allotment, G6 x 330 feet. Price, £450. Terms very easy.— S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland street. YACHT for Sale.—The Contrabandiere, 10 tons, beautifully fitted out, will b« sold very cheap, owner leaving the Colony ; also a very large Open Pleasure Boat, capable of carrying 40 persons. —W. P. Featherstone, North Shore. WORTH SHORE.—For Sale, a bargain, -L% that beautifully-situated aßd well-built Residence adioining the Devonport Hall. The position is unequalled on the Shore, being close to the water's edge, and yet sheltered irom all bleak winds. The Garden is well stocked with Fruit and Ornamental Trees. The property is better known as having been the residence of the late Mr David Burns. Apply on the premises.— W. P. Featherstone. J?f>/f A —HOUSE of 6 rooms, wash-house dW/VTC ". with copper, coal-hole, range, &c, good well, allotment 66 x 1086, fenced and planted, 25 minutes from Post-office.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. f^QAA —24 ACRES GOOD LAND, 7 acres 3v/ryji7\j. in grass and crops, 1 acre orchard and garden, all fenced, plenty of water, House of 6 roonss, good dairy. 20 acres adjoining, on which there is a small Dwelling-house and out buildings ; can be had at a low price; close to the Railway Station.—S. Vaile, Land Agent. Shortand-street. -fl Q-j ACRE FARM, 17 miles from JLOJL Auckland. Good orchard, 10 acres in grass and crops, comfortable house of four rooms, plenty of wood and water; large run ad ioining. Price, £270.—5. Vaile, Estate Agent, Shortland-street. TO LET, House and Shop, corner of Victoria and Albert-streets.—Apply next door. TO LET, Shop in Queen-street, opposite Vulcan Lane.—Apply to Manager Bank of New South Wales. FOR SALE OR REN T, the only Soda Water Establishment in Fiii, containing Hayward. Tvler, and Co.'s double beam action Sodawater Machine, capable of making 600doz. per day, with Botiling Machine complete. Also, one Ice Machine capable of making lOOlbs Ice every five hours. For further particulars apply to •H. R CARDNO, Fort-street, Auckland. TO LET, in Karangahape Road, a Ho.use of seven rooms and sciil'ery, with Bis fireplaces, well adapted for a medical man, at present occupied by Dr. Young. Possession can be had by 25th February.—Apply to J. Carson, Stichbury's Buildings, Queen-street; or to A. Sommerviile, opposite Holdship's Factory, Newton. FORSALE (cheap), one 14ft. Sailing Boat, Ships' Dingies, and Boats.—James Clare, Custom-Housc-sireet East. TO LET, Shop and Dwelling in Queen-street, with stabling and back entrance— Apply to D. Evitt, next door, or to J. Westwood, Remuera. T\O ÜBTLESS'-BAY, J./ NEAR MONGANUI. FOR SALE OR LEASE, the Estate of Kau hoehoe, Doubtless Bay, the property and former residence of Walter Brodie, Esq., comprising 917 acres 2 roods. Full particulars can "ue obtained on applica tion to THOS. WESTON, Vulcan Lane. TO LET 7 a six-roomed~House comer of Ponsonby and Franklin-streets ; good view of city and harbour.—H. Partinsrton, House and Land Agent, Stichbury's Buildings. BjiOß LEASE, four-roomed Cottage, 5 fij acres of Land at Shoal Bay. Large por tion orchard and garden ; shoit distance irom Stokes' Point, with water frontage.—H. Par tington, Hou?e and Laud Agent, istichbury's BuildinKS. i9©^A —FOR SALE, Substantially HfefOtrif. built Cottage of o rooms and kitchen, with freehold corner allotment, 63x100 feet, fenced, tile drained, and planted with fruit and ornamental trees, excellent view.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. N ° T * c Et DR. YOUNG has Removed to SYMONDS STKKET, next house to the New Caledonia Hotel. QIT. MATTHEWS SCHOOL-ROuM.— k3 A Limelight Entertainment will take place on FRIDAY EVENING, at 7 o'clock. Admis sion, 6d; chi'dren. 3^. ipONSONBY HIGHWAY DISTRICT. FINAL NOTICE.—I shall attend at Ponsonby Hall on SATURDAY, the 16th February hist., from 8 to 10 a.m., and from 7 to 9 o'clock p.m., to receive payment of rates remaining unsettled. Summonses will be issued on Monday next, the 18th instant, for recovery of any rates then unpaid, M. G. LAMBEUT, Collector. P.onaonby, 13th February. 1873. 'JKT OTICE OF REMOVAL. 1 il —— —-—■ The Undersigned his removed his Office from the Railway Wharf to No. 7, QUEEN-STREET (above Mr. Gilflllan's), where all communica tions in reference to the Barges 'LaUe Erie' and 'Lake St. Ciair' are to bo addressed. Orders executed as formerly for Ship's Plank ing, and all descriptions of I/his* Timber. ■ JNO. SMYTH, Waitakerei and Wainui. (J TEACHERS.—A Meeting of the Teachers of the Education District of Auckland will be held in City East Schoolroom, Weilesley-street, on SATURDAY, 16tn instant, at 3 p.m. Business: To receive Chairman'? Tv) ■< 1' i. aj^^^A^jg i^_aj_____iiiiiißß^S|SjSß[|



GAZETTE IN BANKRUPTCY. DEBTORS AND CREDITORS ACT, 1876. In the Estate of William Henry Broadbent, of Wangarei, in the Pj ovincial District of Auckland, Storekeeper. Creditors in the above Estate, who have not already done so. are requested to 'Prove their Claims with me on or before THURSDAY, the 28th March, 1878, when a First and Final Divi dend will be payable. THOS. MACFFARLANE, Trustee. Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, February 14,1578. DEBTORS AND CREDITORS ACT, 1876. In the Estate of William Howse Worker and Frederick Gkorge Worker, in Partnership under the firm of W. and F. Worker, of Wellsford, in the Provincial District of Auckland, Timber Dealers. Creditors in the above Kstate, who have not already done so, are requested to Prove their Claims with me on or before THURSDAY, the 28th March, 1878. when a First and Final Divi dend will be payable. THOS. MACFFARLANE, Trustee. Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, February 14, 1878. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND. NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY, In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act. 1876," and of the Bankruptcy of William Howse Worker and Frede rick George Worker, of Wellsford, in the Provincial District of Auckland, and Colony of New Zealand, Timber Dealers, lately carrying on business to gether in partnership under the ■firm of " W. & F. Worker." A-General Meeting of the joint and separate Creditors of the said William Howse Worker and Frederick George Worker,"will be held in the buildings of the Supreme Court House, Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, the 20th day of February instant, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, for the purpose of granting to the said William Howse Worker and Frederick George Worker their discharge. Dated this 13th day of February, 1878. THO. MACFFARLANE, Creditors' Trustee. '■■ Wm. Coleman, "Vulcan Lane, Solicitor for the Bankrupt. rjTO BRICKLAYERS. TENDERS required for Brick Foundations for Engines and Boilers, to be erected at the Sash and Door Company's Mill, Tairau. Labour only. Plans and specifications can be seen at the Phoenix Foundry, Stanley-street, Auckland. PECIAL /IHEAP T INES \j ±J IN DRAPERY AND CLOTHING FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. H. ATKINS Will Shew the Following Cheap Lines During the Christmas Holidays :— A Large Lot of Rich, Bright. Black Silks at 3/11, as bright as sold at 5/6 Cheap Coloured Silks, beautiful shades Cheap Japanese Silks Cheap Dress Materials Cheap French Muslins A Job Line of Extra Quality Black Silk Jackets at one-third the original prices. Silk Umbrella 3, splendid value, at 3/11 Lined Parachutes (Bought a Job) at 2/11, worth double Cashmere and Lace Fischus, Capes, &c, at Reduced Prices Cheap Lace Curtains, Table Linen, Quiltg, Sheetings, and Manchester Goods, for the Christmas Holidays. In; the CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Cheap Silk Dust Coatg, Black Alpacca Coats, Trousers and "Vests, Tweed Suits, Paget, Galatea, and Sack Coats, Boys' and Youths' Suits, &c, &c, &c, All Marked at Low Prices for the Christmas Holiday. ;THE NEW PITH HELMET. f__ —- Job Line of Men's Straw Hats at 1/11, half-price. Job Line of Boys Straw Hats at 1/6, half-price. A" Large Stock of MOSGIEL and other TWEEDS. Cheap Tweeds for Boys' Wear. $ ' H« A TKINS. • "XTATIONAL FIRE AND MARINE J_l INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Capital.... .............. £1,000,000 Reserve £50,000 Re-Insurance Fund £20,000 Insurances effected against Fire and Marine Loss of Every Description, of Property, at Lowest Current Rates. Prompt and Liberal Settlement of Claims, HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Manager, Auckland Branch. WAIUKU AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION. THE NINTH ANNUAL SHO W Will be held" at MR. SEDGWICK'S YARDS, WAIUKU, ON WEDNESDAY, 20th FEBRUARY.-1878. ALFRED W. BARR.IBALE, Secretary. UKNISHED Bedrooms to Let, suitable fefor single gentlemen, five minutes' walk from Queen-street.—Mrs. Banks, Nelson-street, second house fiom Victoria-street. BOARD and Residence, in the comfort able home of a widow lady, for a Gentle man or Lads r, or a child of respectable parents. The house is pleasantly situated, with stable, five minutes' walk from 'Bus, and twenty from Union Bank.—Mrs. Grainger. Norfolk-street, through Lincoln-street, Ponsouby Road. FOUND, a Black and Tan Terrier Bitch. Will be delivered to owner upon payment of expenses.—R. Thorpe, Harp of Erin Hotel. • 4/9 BUYS A GOOD GRENADINE DRESS, AT A. LINABURY & CO.'S. 5/11 BUYS A GOOD FRENCH COSTUME. 9/6 BUYS A GOOD SERGE DRESS PIECE. 1/9 BUYS A GIRLS' TRIMMED HAT. AT LINABURY'S. HEAVY BLUE SERGE, ONLY IS. 6d., AT LINABURY'S. Small Profits anC Quick Returns! At LINABURY'S. AMERICAN SHEETINGS AND CALICOES, AT LINABURY'S. • Cheapest Stock in Auckland of Fancy. Goods, Millinery, Hosiery, Dress Goods. Umbrellas, Costumes, Blankets, Shirtings, &c., &c, &c. We are NOW OPENING UP our AUTUMN AND WINTER DRESS GOODS, Mil LINERY, &c.