• TTFTLESLET-STBEET bCHO(^- 2 |o chil . i Mx Villcox, Supermtenclent US' dT \ms£m Wiiytehead, GazeM^; crei rlrier Kountree, Jones, pgW H Misses Cooper, Longmove, Jones "g^r Jones, Cleary, 0-nier, p^, AUan, Pearson and Mesdatnes Webb; TVlr Maynard, Superintendent- tethers- Misses 'Warburton, and A Booth/ Mes^ ,dames Morgan and Wesl|, and \le ssrs M Chambers, F. Cume, Salt WMtco mbe & George Whitcombe, Young, -Uosking, aQ( J LIALEXANDER-STREET SCH)O L -100! chil , dren; Mr D. Goldie, I Superintendent • teachers : Misses Porter, Thvaates, leslj - Potter, Mesdames Lenord, lall, M^\ GO x Morris Messrs Watkinson .affrey, Win! cox, Barker, Potter, Black, Taylor, K eu . nedV, Green, and bquirrell. MoWt Eden School-50 sckol . Mr Ewiugton, Supermtendeit; teachers • Misses Wells, Waite, Hepdei, Chiistmas' and Bunting, Messrs Ruslitxook, Coad Cohvell, Houghton. Poxsonby Baptist Schoo,.— 50 c \^ dren; Mr S. C. Brown, Supffintendenf teacliers : Misses Bigelow, Messrs Jenkin Edraiston, and Holloway. Th( children i the last-named school were cmveyed in vehicles. 1 Each of the schools was peceded jy beautiful banners, that of St James' bejiol especially admired. It is a splenlid purile silk banner, with a representation of ke burning bush worked in the centre, le scholars of this school also carried snjll flags, about 50 of which were distributil. The children of Sheridan-street school We small Union Jacks. Tbe procession 4s very long, reaching from Grafton Roado the entrance to the cricket ground, b arrival at the Domain, the following schos were found to have arrived :—

Patusell Presbyterian.—l2o scholar Superintendent, Mr Le Roy; teachei: Beresford-street School 100 ct dren ; Mr Matthews, Superinteident; ai the following teachers :—Misjes Atk, McDonald, Lincoln, Archibald, and Pa', and Messrs W. Daldy, junr., VV. Blai, Eady, Dcuglass, Gouk, Gumner, Lyi, and Moginie. i j William-street School— 6( schola-; Mr W. C. Daldy. sen., Superhtendei; teachers : Miss Edwards, Mrs M|rley, fts Champtaloup, and Messrs ChainptaloD, Cook, and Carlow. \

Misses Brown, Gilbert, Le Roy. Mrs Q niichael, Messrs Saunders, Coope-, Le By jun., Cuthbertson. On arrival at the Domain the! childm proceeded in search of various amjsemeffi. Through the generosity of teaches, may schools were passed into the Accliiktisatjn Society's Gardens free of charge. 'Refreii ments were provided for the chldren )y each school. Kiss-in-the-ring, jo]y mil]r, French tig, rounders, and many g,h\es o: a similar nature, were indulged in caring je day. Shortly after six o'clock, the"s> cession was re-formed, and the'childtn marched home In the regular oder. *o Mr Noah Wood a tribute of prai£ is cie for the very satisfactory manner-n whih he performed the duties of nanagf. Although the Domain was incon-ibnienty crowded, we have not heard of arp seriois accident, although many of a trival nattre took place. • St. Andrew's and St. Stephens. Tie Presbyterian Sabbath-school childen of ft. Andrew's and St. Stephen's (hurchfe, Ponsonby, were treated to a penic It Vauxhall Gardens, North Shoe. Tie children were accompanied by a nimber;>f their parents and friends, also by Revs. 5. Bruce, A. Carrick, and D. Runcinan. Tie proceedings were of the usual character, sportive and exhilarating, associated wife a profusion of cakes, fruits, tea, etc. Tie whole was enjoyable and very pieasant.

AMUSEMENTS.

THE THEATRE,

This popular place of entertainment-ms largely patronised last evening, and tie bill of fare was eminently satisfactory, "being new and varied, consisting of sentimental and comic songs ~hy the merry minstrels, all given in that exquisite manner -which charms the senses and elevates the feelings. The negrpetic drolleries of Mr Hudson, and the ftnni osities of Mr Holly, were very laughable, and elicited frequent cheers, -while the masterly productions of Messrs Braham, Campbell, and the sentimentalists, were equally praiseworthy in opposite moods. The sketch "1.0. U.," and the farcical piece entitled "Life in the country," also the •'Surprise Party," were of a lively Character. The programme will be repeated for the last time this evening '"THE MIRROR OF THE WORLD."

I Mr Clifford's pleasing views of Loadon, Exhibited in the Lome-street Hall,; were well attended, as they deserved to be The views were confined to the city of West minster, and those of this evening will fee in and near the city, on the east of Temple Bar, including the Bank of England. St. Paul's, the Royal Exchange, etc. We understand that Mr Clifford, who is an old colonist, went home and collected th.6 views of the '.' Mirror," hoping that by •providing a refined entertainment for the colonial public, he might at the same time collect a number of views of New Zealand cities and scenery for the purpose of exhibit the same in the United Kingdom. Mr Clifford considered, and we think with, reason, that in doing this he would be forwarding the interests of the colony ; and ha therefore claims the support of the New Zealand public. ALBERT HALL.

There was a very good attendance last evening, to witness the last appeaiance <i Professor Hennickie and Madame Stella h their holiday season. The; feat? of legerdemain performed iy tliß Professor were extremely puzzling, and were admitted to be simply wonderful The Box mystery was again exhibited, and its successful performance was greeted with well-deserved applause. At the cdnclusioa the usual gift distribution took plate.

FIRE AT THE DOMAIN.

A five occurred at the Domain Gardens ai about one o'clock on Tuesday mornjng. Th< townf^3 crowded at the time wit! person.' who liad been "seeing the old yeaiout and the niw year in." The house, a si^roomed one lituated in the centre ot thekrdens, •was Inhabited by Messrs. Gundry and Wood, lessees ot the Domain, lit was totally destroyed. The building aid furni ture were insured in the Union Insurance Ccdpany for £400. The lire wffl caused hvKr Woo(^ who had been read in* in bed, lenrim' the candle burning byjiis side while sleeping. There was an ajprentice sL IL hffliH! at the time of the firq

A HOLIDAY IN THE DOMAIN.

(To the Editor of the STAI) orr, —One of the most beautiful sthts that 3d. could behold was to be seen festerday foTrSg from the hill in the Dotrjin, near r"-4r-«wi"c. The rich herjage, the £uS of the trees, tlfc silvery KSatemate, quiet as a ™Jsfy£\Sh Itnddedwith steamers heavily Wjen Mitft lj£Se.Bcekerß bound for one oifother of Ifmanv beautiful islands adjacefc, whilst I. X tiat space in the .Domain inround bS^^ihSi-Lyattiri There C; " well-contested game o cricket, ;S e ; 2c , were played, the f ost con rounaeis, .., . L\.; c h -was aigame of SplCUf l" S^ two sides ilprovised Cm^Sola, of the ifmarkei PrimitSe Methodist Simday-sclkol, and rnmiwvß Englaud aid New- SXSnUw throughout ,a^t £ SSS to Newmarket huiTahinl all th< &c, ONE Of THB Liim

CABLEGRAMS.

[special to press agency.]

Latest War News.

English Intimation to Russia

Russia Willing to Consider Peace Proposals.

(reuter's special telegram to press

AGENCY)

LONDON,

December 31

A Russian semi-official note states that the British Government has in timated to the Russian Government that, in the event of certain contingen cies arising, the national feeling may force England to defend British in terests.

It is un-officiallj stated that Eussia is now willing to consider direct Turk ish proposals for peace.

Probable Austrian Alliance with England.

Russia Preparing for a Great

Effort

An English Protectorate over Egypt

The Fleet Ordered to be

Ready;

[FROM OUR SYDNEY CORRESPONDENT.

SYDNEY, Monday

The " Sydney Morning Herald's" special London correspondent telegraphs :— The " Observer" says that Russia has refused peace proposals with Turkey, and there is no other source open but English intervention.

The German and Austrian press favours the assumption of the suzerainty of Egypt by Great Britain.

The Czar has ordered the enrollment of five hundred thousand conscripts for the campaign of 1878. The Russian fleet is rapidly arming. Earl Beaconsfield has sent an urgent message to Conservative members of Par liament abroad to return for the opening. The Channel fleet and ships under repair b.3ve been put in commission, and ordered to be ready for sea on the 16th January. It is rumoured that Count Aadrassy only holds Austria bound by the Triple Alliance - between the Emperors of Ger many, Russia, and Austria—until England declares her intentions in relation to the Eastern question.

LONDON, January 1. MUKHTAK PASHA has been re-called to Constantinople. An attack by torpedo vessels on the Turkish fleet at Batoum failed.

The last Russian bridge over the Danube has been broken. Communication between Bulgaria and Roumania is sus pended in consequence. The Turkish commander defending Nissa Las made proposals to surrender. Count Andrassy, according to the Government organ at Pesth, says that Austria is forced temporarily to join the Triple Alliance, but will support England the moment she decides upon a resolute policy COMMERCIAL TELEGRAM.

LONDON, December 28.

Consols are unchanged. The market rate of discount is a half below the Bank rate. Wool is unchanged. Wheat—Ade laide, 65s to 66s ; New Zealand, 41s to 435. Australian tallow is steady. New Zealand hemp is steady. The Queensland, South Australian, and New South Wales loans are quoted a half lower. AUSTRALIAN CABLEGRAMS.

MELBOURNE RACES.

FIRST KING WINS CHAMPION

STAKES.

THE CRICKET MATCH.

M^JLBUUKJNJi, January Ist. It was splendid weather for the races, and there -was a grand attendance. Seventy thousand -were present. The Governor was present Hurdle Race. Politician ... ... i The two leading horses were disqualified for jostling. Two Yeae Stakes. Bosworth Roodee 2 Wallock 3 It was a grand race. Won by half-a-. head. Time, 1 mm. 6 sees. The Plate. Plunge ... 1 Hawkesbury ' ... 2 Patrician ... ... ... ... 3 Won by half a length. Time, 1 mm. 40 sees. Midsummer Handicap. Savanah ... .:. 1 Painter .. ... ... ... 2 Deacon ... ... * ~. ... 3 Won easily. Time, 3 mins. 7 sees. Champion Stakes. First King ... ... ... *' ... 1 Chester 2 Crusoe ... ... ... ... 3 The race was won pretty easily. Seven started. Typhoon 1 Ararat ... ... ... • 2 Greyetane? ... ... ' ... ... 3 Three Fears Handicap. Pardon ... *. 1 Explosion 2 There was good racing. The cricket match, jileven v. Fifteen, resulted in a tie. _ SYDNEY, Jan. 1. Charles Blight's seri«« of Sunday lectures nave been very successful. He leaves for New Zealand per Australia on Thursday. -The Australian combined eleven leave Melbourne for New Zealand on Thursday in the Albion. The Assam arrived at half-past four this afternoon. Passengers for New Zealand : Mrs Pierce and two children, Mesdames Jackson, and Mr E. L. Chisholds. Dr. Hector makes a valuable donation for publication, referring to the geology and natnral history of New Zealand, to the Lianean Society, Sydney. TRICKETT WILLING TO PULL AT SYDNEY. Trickett declines to row except on Aus jtralian water. Ho is willing to row Court-

TATERSALL'S RACEB,

Tatersall's races to-day—Maiden Plate : Woodlands, 1 ; Mikado, 2 ; Crusader, 3. latei-sail's Cup: Woolstone, 1 ; Lrertes, 2; Colima, 3.

CRICKET.

["he cricket match in the Domain yesterday •etween the Auckland. C. C. and Waikato Jngari resulted in .in easy victory for in one innings. The following <ere the scores :—Atickland : Cotton, b J. Vcod, 0 ; Nicholls, bJ. Wood, 0 ; Lonk- Jim cE. Pilling, b Wood, 24 ; Robinson, jjNJ It. Cox, la Wood, 5 ; Grierson, b ifaod, 0 ; PhiLsou, b Wood, 12 ; Cameron, iWood, 20; Lawry, b Taylor, 46 ; Gar nd, run out, 2 ; P. Dufaur, b E. Cox, 4 ;

Ryan, not out, 19 extras, 15 j totaL 147 V/aikato Zingari—First innings : N. R. Cox, runout, JO; T. Sandes, b Robinson, 0; E. Cox, c Philson, b Nicholls, 0 ; F. Pilling, b Robinson, 5 , Soper, c and b RoDinson, 15 ; J. Wood, b Robinson, 1 ; C. Wood, b Lawry, 0 , Taylor, not out, 13; Hunt, b Lawry, 0 ; Beauchamp, b Lawry, 0 ; E. Pilling, b Lawry, 0 ; extras, 2 ; total, 46. Second innings :N. R. Cox, b Lawry, 2 ; T. Sandes, c Lankham, b Lawiy, 6 ; E. Cox, b Lawry, 25 ; F. Pilling, st Cameron, b Grierson 0 ; Soper, c Dufaur, b Grierson, 15 ; J. Wood, b Robinson, 28 ; C. Wood, b Lankham, 6 ; Taylor, c Robin son, b Garland, 1 ; Hunt, run out, 0; Beauchamp, b Lawry, 1; E. Pilling, not out, 4 ; extras, 9 ; total, 97. After the finish of the Canterbury and Auckland cricket match on Monday, the two sides went in again 'to give the pnblic who came up late an opportunity of seeing them play. Canterbury went in first and singularly enough scored 163, exactly the total of their second innings. Auckland followed, and in strange contrast to their rapid overthrow earlier in the day, made 60 for one wicket down, when time was called. Such are the strange vicissitudes of cricket.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR O"\YN CORRESPONDENT

RUSSELL, this day. Arrivals : Julia Price, Speedwell, Fairy, and Fawn. Sailed : Phoenix and Gem. The Kaikoue horse races were a great success. REGATTA. At a meeting of the Regatta Committee it was decided to hold the annual regatta on the 14th February, open, to all comers. It is likely to be a success.

TAURANGA, this day.

REVIVAL OF HAUHAUISM.

There is a revival of Hauhauism, under the auspices of Te Kooti. A sacred council is now meeting at Whakamama. Delegates from all parts of the south portion of this island are present discussing the new faith and doctrine, which are said to be opposed to Tawhiao's.

WELLINGTON, this day.

COLONEL MOULE'S SUCCESSOR

It is understood that Colonel Reader suc ceeds Colonel Moule as Under-Secretary to Defence from to-day.

THE REV. CHARLES CLARK.

Correspondence is going on in the " Even ing Post" relative to the Rev. Clark's reten tion of the title of Reverend. One writer says Mr Clarke prostitutes his positio n as a Minister of the Gospel Mr Clark sends a telling reply, and points out that the title has been declared by English Courts to be merely one of courtesy. His name was known with that title to the colonial public, therefore he retained, it. Officers of the Army and Navy retain their titles after retiring. Schoolmasters retain their title Rev., although they never preached in their lives, while he does so constantly, and looks forward to resuming regular pulpit work at no distant date. He thinks his lectures are productive of good, and quotes from letters and a leading doctor of the town, in which he says: —"You are rendering to society infinite service by your lectures. There is a capacity for culture amongst the roughest people of these colonies which once awakened would do more for their moral elevation ;han dozens of sermons. Teach people to read good books, and the religious character of our race will assert itself to the improvement of the interests of the people."

WELLINGTON, this day.

The Zealandia has sailed for London with a cargo consisting of 5,200 bales wool, 67 bales skins, 117 packages tallow, 168 pack ages meat, 57 packages sundries ; total value, £103,622.

DUNEDIN, this day.

CALEDONIAN GAMES.

900 attended the Caledonian games yes terday. The weather was glorious. Champion Race (3 distances) : Won by McPherson. Hewett, who started at scratch, was hemmed in, and threw up the sponge in disgust. DROWNING. The body of Sydney Smith, milkman, was found floating in the water opposite the Queen's drive at Ocean Beach. THE HA WE A EXCURSION. The Hawea has returned from the excur sion to Mitford Sound. Had fine weather throughout. EDUCATION DEPARTMENT.—CIVIL SERVICE REFORM. Mr John Hislop has been appointed per manent Secretary to the Central Depart ment of Education. He is expected at Wellington next week to organise the de partment. The Cabinet assemble at Wellington next week, when a reorganisation of the Civil Service will oe considered. The Opera Company last night played "Poulet and Poulette" to one of the largest houses seen in the Princess Theatre for sometime. The HaU's are reaping a har vest with the Pantorninio.

CAMBRIDGE RACES

[BY TELEGRAPH.]

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

This day. The races yesterday were a great success. Maiden Plate.—Mr Thompson's Tan dem, first; Mr E. Hall's Sultan, second.

Handicap Hurdle Race.— R. Kirk wood's Loafer, iir.st; Count, second. This race was good (Tni being scratched.)

CAMBRIDGE CUP.—Seven started, the betting being in favour of Mr Iledger's Wizard and Mr Bond's Priina Donna ; but Mr R. Kirkwood took the first with Tni ; Mr Thompson second. HACK Race. —Seven entered. Mr R. Kirkwood's Dick, first; Dawson's Fan, second. Mr Garland had a spill, but it only resulted in a good shaking. Publican's Purse.—Sultan being scratched. Mr R. Kirkwood's Tui was first. Mr W. Thompson's Tans!em, second. Hack Hurdle Race. Mr. Douglas' Micky, first. Trotting Race.—Mr fe. Bonds Kate, first. It would have beeu better if this race had not taken place. Consolation Handicap.—Only two horses started, Count and Priina Donna; Count being nowhere. • . This concluded the best meeting held m Waikato.

Lyttelton Regatta.

AUCKLAND WINS THE SCHOONER

RACE

FLEETWTNG AND WINONA NO-

WHERE IN YACHT RACE

(PRESS AGENCY.]

CHRISTCHURCII, this day. The Lyttelcon Regatta was a great sue cess.

Champion Sailing Kace for vessels under 150 tons register, Cup, value 75 soys , and 50 soys. added.

Torea, schooner, (Auckland) 78 tons, J. Grundy ... ~ ... ... 1 Emerald, ketch, 40 tons, Whithy ... 2 Nellie, schooner, 60 tons, Armstrong 8 Minnie, (E. F. Cameron), Anna, and Gipsy, also competed. The Torea won easily. There was a good race for second place. Ships Boat Pulling Race. Loch Fleet i Australian|Sovereign ... ... ... 2 ■ Interprovincial Champion FjOUK OARED WHALEISOAT KaCE.— Prize, Clip, and 75sovs. :— liiiigarocina, (Lyttelton crew) ... ... i Arawata (Wellington crew) ... ... 2 Won by lOsec.

Champion Yacht TRA<sE.^Prize J Cup/ and7ssovs. :— Spray, cutter, 9 tone, Gibbs and Murdoch 1 Annie Ogle, cutter, 17 tons, Cunning ham and Hawkins ••• 2 Fleetwino-, cutter, 10 tons (Lyttelton Yacht Club) 3 Winoua, Venture, and Dove also com peted.

EVENING STAR WEDNESDAY. JANUARY % 1878



WANTED, a Youth, accustomed to use the Needle and Palm ; constant work to a good hand. —Enquire of Mr Stovin, No. 11, Insurance Buildings. ANTED, a smart Lad, used to milk ing and to make himself generally use ful.—John Adams, Queen's Hotel, Kyber Pass. WANTED, a good I-arming-man to go to Norfolk Island.—Apply to Alfred Buckland, Haymarket. W "AN TED, a good * eneral Servant, in a private family; no children. Refe rences required.—Enquire at Star office. "11STANTED, immediately, a good Gene~- V ¥ ral Servant for the Bay of Islands.— Mrs. Upper Queen-street, past the York Hotel. WANTED, a General Servant.—Apply Mrs. R. T. Graham, College Road. WANTED, a thoroughly good General Servant; must have references.—Apply Mrs S. Hill, Mr Nicholl's late residence. North Shore. WANTED, by a Married Couple, Sitting and Bedroom, furnished or unf nrnished, with use of kitchen, in a raspect abld family, where there ara no other lodgers. —Apply W.H., stating terms, this office. \T|7"ANTED, a strong Girl for house U work.—Mrs. Waters, Pitt-street. ANTED, two strong Boys for the kitchen and bakehouse.— E. Waters! Queen-street. ANTED, immediately, for Hotel iv Gisborne, a good Female Cook, Groom, and Waiter, several Geneial Servants.— E. Henry's Registry, Shortland-street. ANTED, a General Servant; good wages; references required.—Prospect House, Parnell. WANTED KNOWN, that T. Barnett has his usual Christmas Stock of Hams and Bacon (his own curing), and hopes his old customers will not forget to give him a call. W~ "ANTED KNOWN" 500 Alpaca Coats, 6s lid; 200 Silk Coats, 12s lid ; 50 dozen Flax Shirts, with collars, 2s lid. Hand somest Trousers and Vests in colony: price" low. Weekly payments taken.—PHILLIP'3 MART, 177, Queen-street. W^ ~ ANtED~KNOWN, all those in want of Money to call on their uncle, where any sum from Is. to £500 can be had on every description of Ladies' and Gentlemen's Clothing, Watches, Jewellery, and every description of merchandise.—Noto the address: "London Loan Office," under Theatre Royal, Victoria-street.— Private entrance under archway. WANTED, a six or seven-roomed House, within ten minutes walk of Queen-street. —Miss Milne, Cheapside House. ANTED, a Situation as a Governess by a Lady of high, accomplishments. Many years experience in tuition. No objection to go to the Waikato or to the Address " Governess," care Star Office. _ _ _ _ • PONSONBY BAKERY. Best Bread 3Jd. at Shop; 4d. delivered. ANTED, by a Married Lady and Gentleman, comfortable Board and Residence, with use of sitting-room.—Address, stating terms to " Abess," Post-office, Auckland. WANTED, a tenant for the upper flat of my Store in Cross Durham-street, at E resent occupied by Messrs. Fowler, Tinsmiths, uitable for Storage or for *, Workshop. Rent, £1 per week.—S. 0. Brown. WISHING you the Compliments of the Season, we draw attention to our Christmas Specialities. Every pound of 2s 6d and 3s Tea has a Lady's Brooch enclosed. Every purchaser of Currants and Raisins will receive a Child's Toy. In the Drapery Depart ment purchasers of not less than 10s will receive some article of use or ornament according to amount of purchase. The»e Specialities until the New Year. No redaction of qualities or in crease of price.—R. French's Royal Tea Mart and Cheap Drapery iGsublishnient, Upper Hobson-street. ANTEE to Sell, Small Grocery Business in the centre of the town, doing a lucrative business. Satisfactory reasons given for leaving. —C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. ANTED Known, that D. Gouhe is prepared to supply all kinds 'of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloee, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &C, &C. at the lowest marketprice, at his Yards Cus om -ho v se-Btreet. ANTED, a respectable Boy about 16 as apprentice.—R. Bull, Coach Painting and Trimming Establishment, Durham-street. ANTED TO SELL, a first-class double-seated new Buggy ; trimmed in enammelled leather.—R. Bull, Coachpainter and Trimmer, Durham-str-et. "ANTED, 40 good General Servants 1 for Morfolk Island, If or the Bay of Islands.—Apply Mtb Elsinore, Sliortland-street, on Monday. TO MOWERS.—Wanted immediately, Two Men with Scythe to Cut a Field of Oats.—Mr Wilson, Bay by Cox's Creek. ANTED, by aTLiidy, two or three men for board and residence, terms 16/; also a Furnished Bee" room.—Last house but one Alton Road. ANTED, by a respectabie~Youth of 16, a Situation on a farm; is accustomed to horses and can milk ; wages not so much an object us a comfortubJe sionie.—Apply by letter to'lt.S., Eden Terrace Post office, WANTED, lour good Carpenters for the Onehunga wharf.—Apply on the works to Sutherland and Smith, Contractors. WANTED, a Youth that caa milk.— G. Hulme. \\7ANTEL>,' a respectable Youth to TV Drive a Baker's Cart.—Union Bakery, Parnell. WANTED, a Good General" Servant. References required.—Dr. Wright's, Selwyn Lodge, Parnell. WANTEDT the Public to Sail by the p.s. Oregon for Manukau Heads and Cornwallis on New Year's Day and Thursday, at 10 morning each day. Return Tickets, 2s 6d. \}KTANTED, a good Female Servant; V ♦ one accustomed to general housework and children; references required.—Mrs. J., iiycroft, Onehunga. ' "\XTANTED, a first-class Sheet Iron tv and '/Ana Worker for Taranaki. None but thorough good workmen need apply.— Apply to Messrs. T. and S. Morrin, Queen street. WANTED, a General Servant — Apply to the Nottingham Castlo Hotel, Abercromble-street. WANTEi) J ~a"Sitiuition as Housekeeper by a middle-aged lady.—Apply N. 8.. Star office. \WTANTED, a Night Porter. Refe t' T rences required.—Apply Star Hotel. WANTED, a good all-round Composi tor for G Lsborne,—Apply to H. E. Webb, on Wednesday at 11 o'clock.at the Albert Motel. "117" Hr~D AMPLER has more o! the V% * splendid 2/ Tea, aud another lot of the 1/ Spcetaclos; also Garter Elastic. /I per yard; other Kl;istie, 4 yards a penny; Peerless Gloss i'oi' polishing1 boots without brushing V per bottle: lot, "of Children's Prunella Boots, damaged, 1/, 1/3. and 1G; a lot of do, size 1, 2/6 nor pair- No. 2 CniWrenJs White Sox, 3d; Black Satchels. 2/6; Courier Bags, 3/G;Poll bombs '3 - Kack Comb*, /3; Tooth Combs, /I; Shoe Brushes, 2/ri the set; Fingering Wool,/3J nor h ink • Purple Berlin Wool, /3 per dozen ; large English Kits,/IB; Leather Boot Laces./2 oordoaB*; Girls' Huts, /6 andl/; beautiful lot of sham Jewellery, cheap ; Maltese Lace Collars, chwu; Flour, /I* : Scrubbing Brushes, /9; Vni'o.9 and Forks. /9 per pair; Cockscrews, /4 ; JWci.'.s'-Supcrior Sock*, 76; Girls' Stockings or no™5 Sox 3 pair for 1/; Purses, M; Looking Glmspb. Ai: &ft. *e.-W. H. Dompier. Victoria street, corner ol'HObson-street. TITANTED KNOWN, First Choice Yl Light Fancy Josephine Gloves, prices, 2/G: -worth •!/«. Gents' Fancy Kid Gloves. 2/6 S<>r pair; !' niri Mats, fiom 2/ to 5/; Gentle; S en's Leghorn Hats, <V, worth 9/; and a. great y! variety o£ Ladies' Straw Hats, Feathers^ BTowora, and Fancy Trimmings to be sol; 4 cheap ' 0 do*. Children's Siik Gloves (white ai £ coloured,, dd to fid, worth V3.-W. Eyre, Ed.|»s ktllcn House, Victoria-street. MS \A' rANTED"rWANTED ! AVAN#I» j YV to poll, very cheap, 356 paiv™ °l children's Side-spring Cashmere iioota x ijj> \v ° m sizo, only I/O per pair; 6 size, orj#J VJ : 10 size, 3/11; 13 size 3/G per pair Be 1"^: less than LoufJon cost. Robley's pate,..?nt auck land Aerated Flour, 1/1 per packet.— ii Watts, VM -street.- /g__ AiNTE.Ds immediately, a s/i&nart Boy. Hyauiwon & McCabe, ptocksmiths. 3 J.el!l)angers, Gasfltters. Stove, and Oven Mawrs. Victoria-street, iyr/fp doors west ol C'haiK-.1-street. 'i>- ■ ■ rpli e""1To li d| ay s. J. WISEMAN has an oxcellenvft assortment of Goods, consisving of Ladies'aiid»-.».-jSu'Dts'Saddlery, Whips, Spurs, &c , very suitably for Presents.



WANTED .to Buy, Geese and Turkej W. E. Westbeech. Ponsonby .. WANTED KNOWN, "Pantheoi Boot and Shoe Warehouse, 166, Quee street, opposite Arthur's Mart (W. Kincaid ai Co.), is certainly one of the most legitima houses in the trade, as the public can alwa; rely on first-class material, workmanship, ar low prices. Low rent, and personal manag ment.-- Vide public opinion. ... "ANTED KNOWN, Ladies' Silver* Necklaces, 1/ each; Ladies' Tortois shell Ca^-d Cases, 3/ and 3/6 each; Ladies' Ba Purses, from /4; Handsomely Carved Crosse /6; Solitaires, Jet Earrings, and Bracelets, , per pair; Photo Cases, /6 each; Pocketbooki li and /6 each; Real Tortoiseshell Sets, 2/6 to! the set; Ladies' Companions. 2/6 each; all th above are worth fully double the prices quoted also. Large Handkerchiefs, three for 1/; Gent Braces, 1/; Boys' Braces, 9d per pair; Liner faced Cufls. /6 per dozen pairs; Collars, size 15^ /5 per box; Special Lines in Toys, &c, ineludin; Purses at /I each, for Christmas Eve. —Address J. GREEN, No. 53, opposite Knight's, Cit; Market. ANTED, to clear out my Entin Stock of Furniture and Miscellaneou Articles of every description, as the premise are to be fitted up for the Working man's Publii Baths. N.B.—No reasonable offer refused.- Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria-street East corner of High-street. "TVTOTICE.—Whoever on Christmas Ev( _L!i took two bags of New Potatoes, marked H. from the Central Sale Room door, wil return same to prevent further proceedings. Pino LET, a four-roomed Verandal _1 Cottage, with passage; two fireplaces oven, and garden.—M. Foley, Grocer and Houst Agent, Hobson-street. LOST, on Sunday evening, between St. Matthew's Church and Chapel-street, a drab checked Hyde Park.—Anyone returning the same to this office will be rewarded. LOST, a Gold Pendant on the Race course.—The finder will be rewarded on returning same to Thistle Hotel. TUST ARRIVED, PER 'HELENA,' And FOR SALE by the Subscriber, WOOD'S FLOUR, sacks, 100's, and 50's L. W. EATON. January 1, 1878. fTIRADESMEN'S ATHLETIC CLUB SPORTS, TO BE HELD AT ELLERSLIE GARDENS, ON 29th JANUARY (Regatta Day). 100 YARDS LEVEL.—Ist prize, trophy valui of £4. MAIDEN RACE, 120 yards.—lst prize, £2 105.; 2nd, ios. ;r^; 150 YARDS HANDICAP) To be decided bf }- points—lst prize, £6; 300 YARDS HANDICAP ) 2nd, £3; 3rd, £1. 600 STARDS HANDICAP} To be decided by > points—lst prize, £6; ONE MILE HANDICAP ) 2nd, £3; 3rd, £1. 200 YARDS HURDLE RACE (Handicap). -Ist prize, *3 ; 2nd, £1. THREE MILE WALKING RACE (Handicap), —Ist prize, &i ; 2nd, £1. QUOIT MATCH.-lstprize,.£3; 2nd, £1. BELL IN THE RING.-lst prize, —: 2nd, — WRESTLING.—Ist prize—; 2nd, — STONE & BUCKET RACE.—lst prize-; 2nd,-^ JAMES JREGAN, Hon. Sec. «S2jjd&^ A UCKLAND STEAM jgMßffgr-CJL PACKET CO. (LIMITED). FOR NAPIER. The s.s. SOUTHERN CROSS Will leave Queen-street Wharf for Napier direct on THURSDAY, 3rd instant,, at 5 p.m. FOR GISBORNE DIRECT. The s.s. GO-AHEAD Will leave Auckland for the above port on THURSDAY, 3rd instant, at 5 p.m. W. LODDER, Manager «.rts. jh> r iiHE s.s. u^**m Will leave for Tauranga TO MORROW (Thursday), at 12 o'clock. TO^ATER! WATER!! WATER!!! If you wa nt Water laid on at reasonable prices, call on R. CHALMERS & CO., Plumbers and Gasfitters, Dornwell's Buildings,. Darby-street. Licensed Plumbers for the City Waterworks. HA SH T O 27 & SO N, • HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. Queen-street, Auckland. V FOR SALE. TO BE LET OR SOLD, a Corner Allotment on the main road in the centre of the Pukekohe District, and close tO'the Railway Station, with Dwelling-house, General Store, Butcher's Shop, Out-buildings, &c, suitable for doing a large trade, and four acres of good grass- The whole of the property securely fenced, and subdivided by a 3 and 4-rail fence. ARARIMU.—4O acres of Land in the Parish of Ararimu. , . ... GRAFTON ROAD.—A Comfortable Verandah Cottage, with large allotment, situated in the best part of Grafton Road. Good view and healthy situation. Ca" be sold cheap. HEPBURN-STREET.—A substantially-built Seven-roomed Verandah, Cottage, with outer Kitchen, Store-room, Tanks, Garden, and every convenience for a family; allotment 36 feet frontage by 119 feet deep. This House is fur nished, and the owner is desirous of selling House and Furniture together as it stands. Further particulars can be obtained upon appli cation to H. Ashton and Son. ELLIOTT & ALBERT-STREETS.—A Free hold Property, having a frontage of 30 feet each to Elliott and Alberl-streets, with a depth of 214 feet, with Cottages erected thereon, now bringing in a large rental. A good investment, in the heart of the city» GREAT SOUTH ROAD.—7-roomed Verandah Cottage, with an acre of land in grass. PONSONBY ROAD. — Six-roomed Cottage, with out-buildings, large garden, and paddock. NORTH SfIOKE Land at Hellger's Creek, with large water frontage. Several Allotments in City and Suburbs. TO BE LET :— GRAFTON ROAD.—The Hermitage, a com fortable Cottage, with Garden. Rent, £2 ss. per calendar month. NORTH SHORE.—Cottage fronting Beacif Road, near Flaestaff Hotel. _ . SYMON DS-STR EET.—Four-roomed Cottage, with larie allotment; extensive view. BRIGHTON.- A 7-roomed Cottage, Brighton Road, next door to the residence of R. Wood, Eso NORTH SHORE.—Two comfortable Family Residences, adjoining the Flagstaff Hotel, North Shore. Lately put in complete repair. CROSS-STREET, NKWTON. — Two Four roomed Cottages. , ~ . GREAT SOUTH ROAD.—Seven-roomed Cot tage with Verandah, an acre of land attached situated near Junction Hotel. ML C USTOM HOUSE-STREET.-Large and cc#P modious Stores in Custom-house-street. /'£" Cellars have been asphalted, and are dr^* Hn rat-proof. m tL „_ Several Small Properties in To»" ttJl Country both for sale and to let. S. H. ASHTON & SON, §t ta House, Land, and Estate Age^™« No 8. New Zealand Insurance W^~^L~ TNDIAN FAMINE RELIJ^ F FUNL | j i The LIST IS NOW CLOSED. 7/ I?erson. a n havin Money and Lists in their posses! g10n 1", 015! 1! by returning to all Subscribers *c s"m. S™ * them, getting them to initial / tbe List m eac C°Any Subscriptions which be returnee together with all Lists, s iriould *>c sent to Hi Worship the Mayor. M & EWINGTO N, , f Hon. Sec. AND WARTS Mr C BASS'' TIAN begs to inform th inhabitants an-~4 visitors to Auckland that h may be consr ed at the Anchor Hotel, nes the Market Advice Gratis to sth January N.8,-"iSo Gyntttog. ■TfcTEY / YEAR'S PRESENTS- AT TH; \\ W CITY HALL FURNITURE \$ ARCADE. {^RESENTS, for Wives and Daughters .-^PRESENTS, for Sons and Husbands ffif PRE9KKTS; Quaint and Curious | PK.KSKNTS, Us.eful PRESENTS, Ornamental PRESENTS, Scientific - PRESENTS. Beatific PRESENTS, for all Pockets i PRESENTS, for all Prices. 3 HOLLOWAY, GARLICK, & CIiANWEL ; Cit^ Hall Arcade. "PRINCE will settle all Bets on tl • Races at Perkins' Occidental Hotel, s n'rloVk fihaiiQ, THIS EVENING, on accdu - oe °Ms ohavtn"?a leave for the 9 • Ladybird on Thursday, the 3rd instant. '>• prompt settlement will oblige. —X 4 >»>r^ 4-w CASH, Balance at 7J per cer -SL,^*?"? Excellent Improved Farm - all iei.cod iv.l dividud iato tmrte . paddock-; ovor 100 acres ii g™^« crops, 13 acres bush, remainder surface acri )f House of eight rooms, ytable. Cpw-sheda, &. 'I &c. Price. £1000.-S. YsJie, Land Ageut. fcho and-street.



's. Tj^Oß a large Allotment ii JD Chapil-street.— Samuel Cochnaie & Son. i'J "VTORTIj SHORE.—ExceUent 1~0-roome( n- JLI Villaon the Bathing Beach to Let; also id four Dwelliig-houses in the best positions in th( te district.—O, Mays. Post-office Store. yJ X?QA CiSH. Balance at 10s. per week. -'i 1 3&OVT Cbmfortable Cottage close to the Rail way Statioi.—S« Vaile, House and Land Agent, — Shortland-areet. _ „ d £1A to £1000 LENT, on Building Society c" aisJLxJ principles or on any terms to suit * borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vul ffi cap Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. s, 1 RTS. PER FOOT, at Ponsonby, two Capita 9/ JLfJ Building Allotmenta, measuring 80 x 100 c for Sale at Us. per foot.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, ; Shortland-street. _^ _j, 3> rpO BE! LET. ia St. Mary's Road, i" JL Ponsofflby, a comfortable six-roomed '' House, near the sea, with every convenience •» and in good order; with garden and fruit and ■ ornamental trees; gas and water laid on.— ' Apply at once to W. L. Mitchell, 66, Queen street. c -|~q-| ACRE FARM, 17 miles from , X. OJL Auckland. Good orchard, 10 acres * in syrass and crops, comfortable house of four rooms, plenty of wood and water; large run ad joining. Price, £270.—5. Vaile, Land Agent, 1 Shortland-street. ; TTIOR SALE, the Unexpired Term of the j JL. Lease of the Residence at present occupied [I by Mr. W. J. Hill, containing eight rooms, pleasantly situated in Parnell, and commanding a magnificent view of the harbour. For l particularsand terms1 apply to Samuel Cochrane and Son. ? mo LET OR FOR SALE, a pretty JL 5-roomed Cottage, nearly new,, in Hacket i street, Ponsonby, near Shelly Beach.—Appl/ B. Tanner, corner Shortland-street. : r|lO LET, the Residence of Sir George : JL Arney, at Remuera, lately oceunied by E. , Comiskey, Esq., comprising twelve rooms and offices complete, together with ten acres of Land tastefully laid out.Q Apply to W. AITKEN, Land Agent. TO LET, at Mount St. John, the Villa Residence lately occupied by Judge Gillies.—Apply at United Service Hotel, Queen street. t i 10 LET, spacious and convenient Offices JL with office fittings, fire-proof strong-room large dry cellarage, and good supply of water suitable either for the law, wine, or genera ; mercantile business.—Apply to W. Aitken. FOR SALE, a Handsome Wagonette with pole,, shafts, lamps,, and all complete, recently brought out from England,, or would exchange for a strong Buggy.—Apply Crowther's Stables, Wellesley-street East. jpOOK —NEWLY-ERECTED House of *OiVV. 6 rooms, very ntsatly and con veniently fitted up- Allotment. 40 x 102 feel!; excellent view, both back and front. Terms very easy.—S. Vaile, Land Agent Shortland street. FOR SALE, one 4-roomed House, with Rcullory (nearly new),, with 3'Allotments, each 50ft. wide and 200fi. deep, situated in Brighton Road, Parnell.—Enquire of George Smith, Carrier/Brighton Road, Parnell. jf®6)|^/p^. —A neat and pretty Cottage ctW/w 4 <L# of 5 rooms, with large freehold allotment, pleasantly situated on the Great North Road. Price,, including Venetian blinds* curtains, poles,.book-case. &c. (all new),.£275.— S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland ts; . TO LET, the Offices at present in occu pation of Mr. Mackechnie, Solicitor, Shortland-street. Possession on Ist January. —Apply to Brown, Campbell & Co.- TO LET, close to New Slaughterhouse, Western Springs, Two Paddocks on the Surrey Hills Estate,, containing 24 and 26 acres respectively. They are securely Fenced, and there is; a running stream of water on the property.—Apply to Robert Rose, Shortland street TO LETj an eight-roomed House, corner Cook and Nelson-streets, —C. Overton. TO LET, a small four-roomed Cottage ; small family preferred.—Apply at the Grocery, corner of Edward street. BIDARD and Residences — Beautiful situation,.about 2 miles from town, bath, and every convenience, no children, 'bus, stable, paddock, trap, &c—" Alpha," Post-office. "VrOTiCE.—The Fitting Shop, Sewing .131 Machine Agency, is Removed to Vic toria-street, a few doors above Quick's Stables. pHRISTMAS PRESENTS. From to-day until New Year's Day, every Child purchasing Two Pair of White Cotton Hose, will receive a Christmas Present. F. TOMLINSON, Draper, Parnell. T7l LECTION OF COUNCILLOR. JCJ In pursuance of the "Municipal Corporations" and. •' Regulation of Local Elections Acts, 1876," I Henry Ridings, Kewffiffg cnncer^or-'cite- Pity of Auckland, do hereby give notice that an Election will be held on TUESDAY,, the 15th; 1 January next, for the return of a duly qualified person as Councillor of the said City, vice Henry Brett, Esq.,. elected Mayor.. Candidates will kb require to be Nominated on or before FRIDAY, January 4th. (Any person desirous of Nominating a Candi diate must deliver, at the Council Officers,.before n.'oon of the day above stated; a Nomination paper, signed by the person named thereon as Candidate, and two persons duly qualified to v^ote at the said Election, Nomination Papers c ;an be procured on application at the Office or the Town Glerk. HENRY RIDINGS, ReturningJOfficer for City of Auckland. I City Council Offices, I December 20,1877. '2L3KWING MACHINES OF FIRST 0 QALTTY AT LESS THAN COST- . 1 Having bought Messrs. E. Porter & Co.'s stock of Sewing Machines at a great reduction oft English cost, I will sell them at Prices never before heard of in Auckland, com iirising Domestic and Manufacturing Machines ffl the best makers. Each Machine guaranteed Sindkept in order 12 months free of charge.— gWw.Heslop, Engineer, The Fitting Shop,. iPlctoria-street, a few doors above Quicks ' [Special notice. V^The business hitherto carried on by Messrs. tk Holdship & Co. will hereafter be conducted jn^~"o- t^ i c c. I All Claims against the Estate of the late 'George Crammer are to be addressed to tne Executory and left at the Office of the under- I signed on or before the sth P^gg^^Qgß; I Shortland-street. j 31st December, 1877. _____ | A UCKLAND CI^IT^WEST. I- DR. WALUS begs to intimate that he will j] Address the Electors of City "West in the % Young Men's Chi-istiati Association Rooms, vii WE DNESDAY, the "tod Jannai-y,. at 7.30>p.m. c WTANTED KNOWN,-every description d Vy of New and Second-hand Clothu v, Jewellery, Watches, Platedware, and eve; . d description of merchandise, bought or sold, v the London Loan Office, under Theatre Koy, Victoria-street. Weekly or monthly lnstiu ments taken for any Goods. Note the addres London Loan Office, under the Theatre Royr,.■ Victoria-street. --;■-; r^' BANKRUPT! ESTATE OF S XICCOL AND J. T. HENDRY. '8 . g FINAL NOTICE. 1 All ACCOUNTS due to the above Estate re ,s inaining Unpaid on- SATURDAY, the stl January next^ will be sued for without iurtne. nOtiCe" J, E. POUNDS. i. Creditors' Trustee. Auckland, 28th December, 1877. 6 m o^ B v i lde _: s ir ' JL f" Tenders will be received up to noon o: SATURDAY, the sth of January, for the Erec tion of a Building at Mount St. John. E Plans. &c, at *%s%<g>sgj^fa t Architect. rp O B U\ I L DEII S Tenders will be received up to ncon^O! SATURDAY, the sth tf January, foi AUeia tions and Additions to premises mShortland Stpla_s. *c. at V) Architect. IVTEW GOLDEN PAH GOLD MININ( _3l COMPANY (LIaiTED). r. Notice is hereby give_ that the Directors hay this day made a Call (the fourth) of Sixpenc _ per Share, on the Capital of tj,e Company, pa le able to the Manager, at tho Reg-istcred O&co ie »mc * No 14 insumnce Building nt iS_dk_£ on Wednesday, the 9-h d ay « ,s. January, 1878. jqhn r> randerson> -^ i . Manager. T- Auckland, 21st December, 1877. of "I OST this week, a Coloured Parrot. en JLi The finder will be rewarded upon leavir ad j L gt the Star office. ■■ «P lIHOUND. at Cape ciolyiiie, v iiicvvoi it- X' Punt.—Apply Jagrser and Parker, Fie ii man'sßay.



A MERICAN SEWING MACHINES ■ THE LARGEST SALE IN AUSTRALIA. JRkdu£_d Price List. "THE HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK-STITCH. THE PERFECTION OF MECHANISMJ Simple, Compact, Efficient, Durable, AND COMPLKTK. It sews with the least possible amount of labour, and a Girl of Twelve Years can ran it without fatigue. It is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. 'THE HOME" SHUTTLE is the only practlca. Low-price Lock-stitch Sewing Machine ever invented. This UNEQUALLED MACHINE uses a straight needle, makes the "Lock-stitch" (alike on both sides), has a self-adjusting tension, and is adapted to every variety of sewing for any wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest; AND WILL EVEN BEW LEATHER; \t Will Hem, Fell, Bind, Cord, Braid, Seam, Tnck, Ruffles, Hemstitch, and Gather. This Machine will sew on and gather at the same time, and will work equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk, T,*.nen, or Cotton Thread. It is not necessary for us xo endeavour to de tract from the merits of any other machines. We claim to sell THE BEST FAMILY SEWING MACHINE IN THE MARKET, without regard to Price, and we feel confident that whenever persons wishing to buy Sewing Machines give the "HOME" SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE • a fair trial, in competition with other Machines we will have the preference. With the Machine is fur_ished:—Hemmer Brader, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Cam, Oil, Screw driver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and directions for use. All securely packed in strong * case with hinges. PRICE:— Complete in box £i Os.. With Table and Treadle £6 55.. With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key £7 7s In proof of their superiority over all other Machines, we guarantee them fob five ' YEARS. Where the genuine "HOME" SHUTTLE MACHINES, stamped with our name, are not procurable, we will send them direct to pur chasers on receipt of remittance or reference. I* D. NATHAJff & CO SOLE AGENTS. We have appointed the undersigned Sole* Retail Agent for Auckland, where the Genuine- Home Shuttle Machines are procurable by time-- payments. Illustrations, Specimens, and Tuition < ree of charge J. V. BREDA, Shortland-streett BRETT'S Auckland Almanac,., AND PROVINCIAL TTANDBOOK, FOR 1878, _\TO~W~ READY!' The Annual Issue of the above work is NOW READY, and procurable at the Evening Star- Office, Wyndhanr-street; at all City Stationers: and at other Agents throughout the Provincial District. The Contents Include-: PORTRAITS of the Bishop- of Auckland,- Mr. F. Whit__er, M.H.R.,. The Hon. J. Sheehan, Native Minister, and.: W. J.. Hurst; Esq.:,. Ex-Mayor, With Biographies. HISTORY OF THE COMMERCIAL COM PANIES OF AUCKLAN Dt New and Complete Guide to the Hot."Lake., and Geysers District of Rotorua and ROtomahana, with instructions to Tourists, and Estimates of Fares. TB7E VOLCANOES OF AUCKLAND,.. Their Height and Scientific Character. BUSH SCENERY OF THE PROVINCE. State of the Maoris, and-Working of ' Native Sghools.. New and Enlarged Descriptions of COUNTRY' SETTLEMENTS^ occupying Forty Pages. __2Ti|3tatistical and Commercial Progress.. Hamilton and Kaipara Railway Time Table,. Provincial,. Steam j and Coach Services, &c, &c, &c_ PRICE— ONE SHUIiLIN/n RICE-ONE SHILLINIX. Procurable at Evening Star Offioe, Wynd ham-street, all City Stationers,, and Country Agents. . "DARNELL. HALE.. PRIVATE SUBSCRIPTION DANCE THIS (Wednesday) EVENING,. 2nd January, .&t 8.30 o'clock. 'I'lcJgeta can De~oDtaine"-ofctiie Co__—iieer T>UILDING ALLOTMENTS for Sale. JL> Fernleigh-street, 25/ per foot; English street, 40/ per foot;: Ryle-street, 30/.per: foot: Brown-street,. IS/ per fcot; Ponspnby Rpad,3o/ per foot; Fianklyn R0ad,.60/ipertoot.r-S. Vaile, . Land Agent, Shortland-street. TO IMMEL'S CHOICE PERFUMERY. RimmePs-Toilet Vinegar, a pleasa Bonic and refreshing adiunct to tihe Toilet andctath, a re viving scent and a powerful: disinfe ant. For warm climates it is invaluable. Rimmel's Celebrated Lavender Water. Rimmel's Treble Distilled Eau de Cologne. Rimmel's Much Improved Florida Water. Rimmel's Jockey Club, and other fragrant per »• fumes. ■ . .. Rimmel's Lime Juice and Glycerine gives the hair a beautiful gloss without greasing it, . nourishes the roots,, and imparts an agreeable . coolness to the head. Rimmel's Pure White Glycerine Soap, Brown , Windsor, Honey,. Almond, Lettuce, Coal-Tar, and other Soaps in bars or cakes. Rimmel's Velvetine, Violet, Rice, Rose-Lear, and other Toilet Powders, in boxes and packets. Rimmel's Aquadentine cleans, whitens, and. preserves the Teeth, refreshes the mouth, and sweetens the Breath. . . rf-ihr . .. Rimmel's Photochrome, for imparting to tnev Hair br Beard a perfectly natural and permanent^ shade. N.B.—All Rimmel's Prepara- _r*t_ « tions willtbear thenceforth the ttSfS annexed Trade Mark. momMWumif E. RI MM E L,. Perfumer by WW!£P3LE££IC- , appointment to H. R. H. the i^S^V^S* Princess of Wales, 96. Strand, __j».tmk_ London. . PUBLIC LIBRARY.. Subscriptions. 2s 6d per quarter, payable in. advance. Quarter Days:—January Ist, April; Ist, and October Ist. wmTMOBEt Secretary. A UCKLAND GAS GOMPAW "^ (LIMITED). 1 I Tho price of Coke. Is now 20s.ee:; ;;e»n, at ih^ | 'Works, for Cmiiy or. if ■■> ftgreftd. 3€o»taly ! Accounts at 2ge, vvifcb Ssperto^disdottat ■ \ Cartage, wittm i-ea?cmaalß defences,, at 2sJKg^ • ! Soul '.(: : l _ A _.... 'ic*\v I S ';'- T> AZ".xA K. - ■ ■ ic§ : , it 3 A. orBOdbMAN v -"^ Beg 3to intimate to the public that "he has on view, Ex Otaki, A Large Assortmfent of - SWISS 'FA NC V G O Ox© 3, I CARVED IN "WOOD, Consisting of FRAMES, BRACKETS, JEWEL BOXES,. VASES. IJOOKRACXS, And other articles too numerous to, mention, - ALL HIGHLY RECOMMENDED CHRISTMAS, BIRTHDAY AND. P. AVBDDING PRESENTS. , As the time is limited,, visitors are requested to. make an ea_y appearance. 4_r UtbPEOT-10-5 IKVITED. Note the Address—. '' Next to Hemos and Hanna. P_otographer& n Upper Queen-street. ■. . I A UCKLAND PEBMAisENT'COj: Jrl OPERATIVE BUILDING ANJ> INVESTMENT SOCIETY. OFFICE^-93, QT3__N-6TR_ET. 1 LOANS granted awn^approved secuvri^esoi Fi^holdorLeasehoJ^Propertiesmsuiiasof*^ to £6 000, principal and interest being xegayable lin tasta__ents, at the following rateafor every [® £100 borrowed:— ' I BeP^^HPer Week.te^r "TyTars • «|\", «J f* z jgp.!:: If «] ag " DE posiTSrewivi^rgpwijMiat, soven|a^ _ notice, and bearing *nfe5PSSt at the laU ot 0.. fv ,m oent-peraßnum, .jqHN