Russia is feeling various Mediterranean States as to their disposition relative to the opening of the Dardanelles. Prince Bismarck's new commercial and financial policy for Germany has been approved by the Emperor. The Pope is desiious now to concert a modus vivendi with Germany. Russia has ordered 1200 Krupp field guns.

Ultra Republican papers demand the impeachment of the late French Ministry for the alleged intended coup d'etat. President MacMahon warmly repudiates having ever contemplated such a move ment.

THE LATEST.

Special London dispatches to the Chicago papers say there is intense excitement in England over the rapidly approacliing crisis, and the tone of the English and Continental press shews a war, involving the greater portion of Europe, likely to be the outcome of the present situation. Bismarck is determined to break up French exposition. . To do this, Russia will be urged to demand impracticable term 3, so as to necessitate English interference. Ger many would send a force to aid Russia, France would embrace the opportunity to attack Germany, and the latter would then cripple France more effectually than in the last war.

Queen Isabella has written to Paris Figaro, protesting against the expulsion of Don Carlos, and repudiating the assertion that she was conspiring with him against King Alphonso. Russian steamer Russland captured the Turkish transport steamer Messina, on the 27th, with. 700 Turkish troops on board. The Montenegrins defeated a body of Turks near Bojava on the 26th, taking many prisoners, three flags, and a quantity of provisions.

Tlie " Agence Russe"sayvs, " the English Cabinet is encouraging the Porte to further resistance by the early assembling of Parliament. The Russians will therefore be compelled to march on to Constantinople." Russia has bought 200,000 rifles in Berlin.

Reinforcements ordered for the army to exceed a quarter of a million men. The army of the Baltic, numbering 90,000, is also being formed. Japan has annulled all commercial treaties, and resumed its right to revise customs duties at pleasure. The i{ Times' London correspondent sends the following, received by him from the "Times' "Pera (Turkey) Com missioner:—Profound gloom prevails in Constantinople. The Sultan and a majority of the people are anxious for peace, but they are ovenuled by a party of Pashas, who" know that the end of the war will bring them heavy punishment. A small element is determined on war to the death, and demands a levy en masse, and the unfurling of the flag of the Prophet. The action of England in calling Parlia ment together is used by the war party as an assurance of England's intention to inter fere in case Turkey is driven to the wall. There is still great fear of outbreaks, as the people are gradually learning more with regard to the disasters to the Turkish arms. It is not believed that a call for 300,000 men will produce over one-tenth of that number, as all the valuable fighting^ mate rial has been some time in the field. The Sultan suggests and insists, at least before further fighting, upon knowing on what terms Russia will make peace. Great disasters have been experienced amongst the poor of Constantinople in con sequence of the rise in the price of pro a isions.

An alarming statement has been made that the intervention of England would be followed by Germany sending a fleet to Constantinople, and an army to the Dar danelles. GENERAL ENGLTSH FOREIGN SUM MARY FROM DECEMBER 13TH to 31ST. GERMANY. There was a stormy sitting in the Prus sian Diet. Bismarcke Avas assailed by a ma jority in the House on a motion to sur render the Guelph Fund, the private pro perty of the reigning house of Hanover, which was seized by the Prussian Govern ment in 1866.

An attempt being made to get the Pope to sit upright, he had to be allowed to lie down again.' Russian journals contradict the state ment that Germany is exerting her in fluence to secure an armistice.

The " Golos" claim the complete autonomy of Bulgaria, Bosina, and Her govina, and also demands that a portion of Armenia including Kars, Batoum, and Ardahan be ceded to Russia, also the open ing of the Dard&nells exclusively for Rus sian war vessels.

The Pope sent an autograph letter to the Queen, thanking her for the freedom alloAved in establishing a Koman Catholic Hierarchy in Scotland. Yon Molkte says the Russian conquests in Armenia will endanger British interests. Heirwood, Naval Architect, sued Childers, late first Lord of the Admiralty, for libel in an allegation that the plans of the Captain were defective. Plaintiff was nonsuited.

The P. and O. Company's annual report shewed that in twelve months their steamers had travelled 1,700,000 miles, carried freight worth £300,000 and 17,000 passengers. Sir Julius Vogel, in " Nineteenth Century," advocates cheap telegraph rates to the colonies.

General Bissett, C.8., probably succeeds Arthur Cunynghame at Cape. Moscow demagogues declare the army has ho enthusiasm for the present war.

Stamataki has discovered another tomb at Mycenae. A great split is feared amongst Free masons, in consequence of the Grand Orient of France having excluded a belief in the Deity. Germany refuses to recognise Jews.

British Parliamentary measures include a local government extension scheme in England, and higher education in Ireland. The Worcester and Cardiff theatres were burat down.

The third volume of Theodore Martin's "Life of Prince Consort," excited a sensa tion by containing strongly unfavourable opinions of Russia. Viscount Hinton, heir of the Earl of Paulett, is playing in a London theatre, under the name of Cosrnan.

Chinese troops are succeeding in Kas ghar, and have fortified two strong positions. The inhabitants fled in terror.

Lord Derby, in a speech, said: "We have spoken, in as strohg terms as diplo matic usage permits, of the necessity of not allowing Constantinople to pass into other hands than those that now hold it. Upon that point I can only refer to you the lan guage we held at the beginning of the war, from which we do not intend to depart in the slightest degree.' Lord Derby's second point was that, although we need not yet talk of intervention, still should it come to that we must not rely upon Austria. One of the deputation had said that Austria was ready to do something, provided England dncouraged her. The repiy was expricit: ' I think I can lay claim for myself that I have missed no" opportunity of knowing what are the ideas and feelings of the Aus trian Government, and I content myself with, expressing my dissent from this opinion.'" The " Daily Telegraph" advocates a British occupation of Gallipoli andßatoum. An Ottoman Defence Loan of five millions is started.

A growing section of Liberal members of Parliament advocate the restoration of the Greek Empire, with Byzantium as headquarters, and the expulsion of the Turks from Europe, with an Asiatic capital at Bagdad.

At a demonstration at Manchester on Indian affairs Mr Bright made a strong speech against the Indian Government. The Shah of Persia purposes visiting the Paris, Exhibition.

Captain Mc^^ckan has greatly Wa'iStteyl from cli'ctilc giilyauiavju " "- ~

It is rumoured that Messrs Anderson, Anderson, & Co. have bought four Pacific mail steamers for £270,000. Severe hurricanes have visited the British Coast. Twenty-five vessels went ashore near Margate. The jetty was washed away. The Colonial Bank of New Zealand offers for subscription £126,000 Otago Harbour Board six per cent loan. The Directors of the New Zealand Land and Agency Company have re-issued their prospectus ; but of fifty thousand shares forty thousand are applied for. Ten thousand are applied for in the colony. Mr Forster draws attention te the fact that the last Frisco mail was five days under contract time. . Strikes in England and Scotland during past year caused great losses amongst the shipbuilders of Clyde: Loss in wages, §1,560,000; money paid by the Union in sup port of the men on strike, $780,000 ; total, $2,340,000. In Fife and Clackmannan the loss in wages was §350,000. At Bolton, Lancashire, 12,000 people were out of employment. At Manchesterthe protracted strike cost the workmen §150,000, and employers ten times that amount. At Newcastle-on-Tyne a thousand miners are out of employment. In July the stone masons off London struck for an advance in wages. They had been receiving nine pence per hour, and now ask tenpence. A few of the masters are paying the ad vanced rate, but the majority, including all the larger contractors, refuse to yield. The masters thought of the expedient of import ing workmen from Germany, Italy, Belgium, and .even from the United States. The masons themselves have been tireless in their efforts to prevent tkis. They have sent agents to Belgium and Germany to counteract the movement, if possible. They send delegations to wait upon the foreign masons as soon as they arrive, and endea vour to see them before the masters.

After Gale had completed his recent tremendous feat of walking 4,000 quarter miles in 4,000 consecutive periods of* ten minutes, in Agricultural Hall, London, Mr Astley, M.P. for Lincoln, offered prizes in the Agricultural Hall, Islington, for longest distances walked in six days, the man accomplishing the greatest distance (without assistance) in the specified time to be the champion of the world, and to have entrusted to his keeping a belt, value £100. First man to have £500, second £100, third £50, and any competitor covering a distance of 460 miles' to receive back his stake and an additional £10. Any competitor cover ing more than 500 miles to have an addi tional £5 for every three miles over 500 miles.

CHURCH MEETINGS.

The annual church meeting of St. Paul's was held last evening in the schoolroom; Rev. C. M. Nelson in the chair, who introduced the business in a few preliminary remarks, and called upon Mr A. Aahton, the secretary, to read the report of the outgoing vestry. The report was encouraging and hopeful, and, acording to the financial statement, the receipts of the past year were £924 17s 2d; expenditure, £912 5s 9<?; leaving a credit balance of £12 11s sd. The liabilities generally were £222 12s id, including dert to the Standing Committee on gallery loan and organ fund. The assets were stated at £109 7s lid. The report referred to the falling off of the offertories durinsr the first six months of the year, owing to the number of wet Sundays; but they had improved during the finer Sundays of the latter half oE the year. The Sunday-school was in a good condition, and uot immediately in want of funds. A new organist would be required by the end of February, to fill the position of Mr John A. Beale. who is about to visit England. " Hymns Ancient and Modern " had also been introduced at St. Paul's. Special offertories amounted to £102 17s 9d. The report and statement were considered satisfactory, and. on the motion of Mr Hughes, seconded by Mr Willcocks, were adopted. Rev Mr Nelson said that as it was the privilege of the clergyman to appoint his own warden, he could not do better thar re-appoint Mr Will cocks.

Mr Hughes proposed that Mr Judd be appointed the churchwarden, but Mr Judd said he was not exactly in a position to accept the office, as his business frequently necessitated his absence from Aucklaad. Mr H. Sawkins was, therefore, elected churchwarden.

The election of ten vestrymen followed, and the following gentlemen were elected, viz.: Messrs. Thomas. Hugh«s. Rawlings, Ashton, Judd, Beale, Burton, Talbot, Hatswell. and Brinsden. Messrs. Brett and Cole were elected auditors for the ensuing year. The Sunday School was next considered, and some remarks having fallen from Mr Hughes, the rev. chairman said the school at present had no superintendent, and the duties of that position had chiefly fallen to his lot. The receipt of school accounts was £103 17s 6d, leaving a balance of £29 3s 7d; balance, after contributing £10 of Melanesian Mission Fund. £4; balance on library account, £3 16s sd. He might state that the library needed overhauling, and a new catalogue should be printed. The children's treat would take place on the 29th instant.

Mr Hughes proposed, and Mr Cole seconded, that £10 should be given to the school, pro vided it was spent either in children's prizes or in renovating the library. Mr Diddams, on behalf of the Sanday-school, begged to thank the vestry for th' grant, and said the library was certainly in a disreputable condition. ,' _ Mr Hawkins proposed, and Mr Judd seconded, " That £5 be granted for printing the report in St. Paul's " Parish Magazine," and £2 for choristers' prizes." Carried. Vote of thanks were given to the choir and the teachers of the Sunday-school for their services during the past year, and the meeting a TRINITY 1 CHURCH, NORTH SHORE.

The annual meeting of the Holy Trinity par ishioners. North Shore, was held last evening in the Devonport school-room. Rev Joseph Bates occupied the chair, and introduced the proceedings. The report and balance sheet were read, the former shewing that the receipts during the last 12 months had been less than formerly, the general' offertories showing a deficiency of £40. The clergyman's salary was a month in arrears, and a sum of £20 vras owing to the church extension fund. The average attendance at public worship was from 100 to 110; at communion, 16; baptisms. 36; marriage, 1 • burials, 6. The general offertories were £168 5s 8d; special offertories, £9 103 Id. The number of children on the Sunday-school books was 170; the average attendance 112. The balance sheet shewed receipts for the year £24817s Bd, and the expenditure the same, less cash in hand, £14s 7d. Mr J. B, Russell thought it a shame upon the district that everything bad been paid excepting the minister's salary, and he urged that Rev Mr Bates should be paid at once. The treasurer explained that it was no unusual occurrence for Mr Bates' salary to be in arrears. Mr Bates said he had no reason to complain, as the district had treated him very well. After some further talk Rev Mr Bates proceeded to the practical part of the business, and re-appointed Mr Richard Cameron as minister's warden; Mr B. Tanner was re-elected people's churchwarden." The following officers were elected to office as vestrymen:—Messrs Mays, Brown, Philcox, Woolfleld, E. W Bur gess, and Captain Burgess ; and Messrs Wil'iam Atkin and F. J. Somerfield were re-elected auditors. The question of introducing " Hymns Ancient and Modern" into Trinity Church was discussed, but was deferred on the motion of Mr Oliver Mays. Votes of thanks closed the meeting. _____

MR BUCKLAND'S SHEEP FAIR.

(FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER.)

[PER "STAR" CARRIER PIGEON.]

Second Day.—Rams.

The whole of the rams are penned, and the show is most creditable to sheep breeders. There are large numbers of young stock, which bid fair to rival imported sires for honours at future shows. Of merino sheep there is but one collection. These are from Napier, the property of the Hon. Henry Russell. They are good sheep, ex hibiting remarkably fine wool.. This breed of sheep once somewhat prized here has been allowed to run out. Mr Jas. Wallace's Lincoln rams and the hoggects are good strongsheep. FromPukakiMessrs J. and A. Anderson brought a number of their own breeding of Lincoln hoggets in really good condition. Mr Barr Brown's imported Lincoln ram is here. Perhaps the two best rams on the ground are those lately im ported from W. F. Marshall, England, by J. S. Graham, Esq., these are broad back standing animals, and are mnch admired for their excellent quality, I may state that one has already found a purchaser, Mr Joseph May having given 40 guineas for him. ~ There are also exhibited by Mi- Graham other good rams bred by Mr Ban- Brown. From <>ne Tree Hill Mr > Hall brough a-very good selection of Lincoln ram hoggetts. Mr Ken's hoggetts are also well worthly of notice. Mr James Dil worth'sram hoggetts are compact good sheep. This gentleman, it will be remembered, obtained highest price (£32). last year for his ram. MessiVi $lc!,<.>:i'.i nml On, h:i.vn penned i:ii>i-o}Jr.i!it*ventyl-yU*"i' i.<-ii.-esto:-av.i Lmf^-i shorn Their Le:cs'tor's hjivu \ ei'y jfi-.ti^

been admired by judges of sheep from vari ous parts of the colony. They hxve made special arrangements for supplies of fresh raws and ewes, regardless of expense, in order to keep up the true healthy strain. Within the last 17 months they have re ceived nine head from Mr Barton, of York shire. Their hoggets are, in some in stances, small, but I find that is owing to their having been lambed two months later. The Leicester rams were of excellent type, and a credit to the province. Mr McMccol. of Waikato, shows a very good selection from his excellent flock. The bell is ringing for the sale to commence. Mr R. J. Middleton, the well-known Papa kura breeder, is here with his usual good quality of sheep. In Southdowns, Messrs Maclean and Co. exhibit very good pens. Mr B. Maclean is a well-known breeder, and has good stock penned. 2.30 p.m. The following are prices obtained at the sale :—Caleb Hosking, 10 rams, £5 each, Joseph May (buyer); J. S. Graham, 1 ram, 40 guineas, Joseph May; J. S. Graham, 1 ram, £47, J. Barr Brown; Hon- Henry Russell's merino rams, passed; C. G. Murphy, 3 Lincoln rams, 355, Charlston ; Jas. Wallace, 1 do., £6 15s, McLeod. Mr Wallace ilso sold 17 ramhoggetts, which realised prices varying from 25s each. Messrs Henderson's" ram hoggett3 had a very smoky appearance, having caught the soot from the engine coming from Waikato. They realised prices varying from 25s up wards. Bidding cannot be regarded as. being up to last year, although the quality is certainly equal to any former season. There appears to be a disposition among farmers to return more to cattle breeding. For the last 2 years there was a manifest propensity for sheep, and the cattle were to a certain extent neglected.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUll OWN CORRESPONDENT. GRAHAMSTOWN, this day, KETCH LAUNCHED. A ketch, sister to the Adah, was launched at Stone's ship-building yard this morning, and christened by Mrs C. J. Stone. SHAREMARKET. Piako, 4s ; Queen of Beauty, 5s ; Cures, 5s ; New Morning Star, 5s 6d ; Alburnia, 67s 6d. NAPIER, this day. IMMIGRANT SCANDAL. A private inquiry is being instituted as to the immigrants per Renfrewshire. The surgeon superintendent, Dr Dale, has pub lished a circular, in'which he states his un willingness to attend, but states that he is desirous of giving tull information in open Court where the press is present. THE MINISTRELS. Company opened to a splendid house last night. (PER PRESS AGENCY). ALEXANDRA, this day. NATIVE TANGI. The tangi over Takerei Te Ran at Hikurangi is being largely attended ; many hundreds are already there, and others are continually arriving from all parts. The weather here is far from favourable for harvesting. CHRISTCHURCH, this day. Ta© Intercolonial Cricket Match- CANTERBURY INNINGS. The Cricket Match was resumed this morning. The weather was fine, but dull. The ground is wet, but there were very few spectators. The remainder of the Canter bury team were disposed of as follows : — W. Frith b Kendall, 2 ; E. Fowler c Black ham b Kendal, 8 ; Fuller bowled Spofforth, 1; Lee not out, 12. Total Canterbury first innings, 135. AUSTRALIAN SECOND INNINGS. 2.15 p.m. The Australian Eleven second innings : — A. Bannerruan b Fowler, 11 ; C. Banner man c Fowler b Full, 25 ; Horan not out, 0; Forth not out, 0. Adjourned for lunch. LYTTELTON, this day. LONDON ARRIVAL. Shaw, Savill, & Co.'s barque Autres from London is beating up the harbour, 92 days from the Downs.

Great Fire in Christchurch.

A Hotel and Six Other Houses Distroyed.

By Telegraph

CHRISTCHURCH, this day.

A serious fire occurred this morning in the block of buildings bounded by Colombo and Cashel-streets, being the centre of the business pait of the city. It commenced at the back of the piemises of J. Barrett, hair-dresser, and quickly extended to both sides, north and south. It had obtained a strong hold before the alarm was sounded, orbeforetheFire Brigade turned out smartly, and had got properly to work. The |shop« occupied by Mr Parker, commission; agent, Scrimshaw, furniture warehouse, on the south side, were in flames ; also Roberts, watchmaker's shop, on the north, and the flames were making way through the win dows in the brick partition wall of the A.I. Hotel, which was three storeys high. Supt. Harris was unfortunately out of town. The efforts of the Fire Brigade were not so well directed as usual, and after a time a scarcity of water was also experienced. The brigade [arrested the progress of the fire on the south side, after it had par tially damaged the shop of Mr Phillips, clothier, next to Mr Scrimshaw, but while the brigade were endeavouring to Bave A. 1. Hotel the fire communicated round the rear of the hotel with the shops of Mr Lane, butcher; Mr Beath, draper; and Mr Watt, draper. Cashel-street brigade, after all, failed to save the A. 1. Hotel, which was completely destroyed, and had a hard fight to prevent the fire extending along Cashel-street to High-street.. The fire raged three hours. The following damage was done :—The Al Hotel, which contained about fifty rooms, Scrimshaw, Parker, Barrett, and Roberts' shops totally destroyed, Phillips' shop and stock*damaged. Back premises of Beath's drapery shop destroyed. Stock in front shop damaged. Stock of Pratt, draper, was also damaged. The origin of the fire is unknown. INSURANCES. The Insurance losses are; Phoenix, £1500 on Beaths; Standard,. £1,200 ; New Zea land, g£3so ;J National, £3,650, half re insured ; Transatlantic £1000 ; London and Liverpool, £1,950 ; Northern, £1000 ; Brit tania, £1,500; Victoria. £1000 ; London & Lancashire, £1000; South British, £1700.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

To-day's quotations :-r- Bank of New Zealatid—"uyers, £23 10s. National Bank—Buyers, 72s 6d. Colonial Bank—Buyers, 50s; sellers, 525. Auckland Gas Co.—Buyers. £10 7s 6d. South British Insurance—Sellers, 78s. Union Insurance—Buyers, 12s 6d. Union Saßh & Door Co.—Buyers, £10 7s 6d (ex div.) Thames Gas Co.—2Bs. Caledonian—(double). 55s ; buyers, 555; sellers, 60s. Moanatairi—Bss ; buyers, 85s; sellers, 87s 6d. Tookey Tribute—4s 6a to 5s ; sellers, ss. Alburnia—6ss; sellers, 70s. Tokatea—Sellers, 7s. Union Beach—Buyers, 22s 6d. PlQueen of Beauty—Buyers, Cs; sellers, 7s 6d. Kurunui Hill—Buyers, 14s 6d. Piako—Buyers, 3s 6d. ECure—sa 6d; buyers, ss. .JOSEPH NRWMAK. Chairman.

EVENING STAR WEDNESDAY JANUARY 23, 1878



About 20 persons were present at the mid-day prayer meeting in the Young Men's Christian Association Rooms to-day. Rev. R. F. Macnicoi presided. An emergency meeting of the Lodge Ara will be held this evening at half-past seven o'clock, in the Lodge-room, Masonic Hotel, Princes-street. . \\r-.'A-NTICD, "• fi'w ' :^;n-'!,i!i.is!-i :i.:!(l



WANTED, a good Laundress, for an hotel; also, a Lad as boots, a Kitchen Maid, and several General Servants.— Henry s Registry, Shortland-etroet. WANTED Known, '-ew Seeds, just landed ex Abbey Holme, consisting of Cabbage, B. A. Giante Cauliflower, Lettuce, Celery, Radish, Turnip, Maagold, Canary, Beet, Melon. Cucumber, Lawn Grass, Flower Seeds, 800, —H. Llpscoiitbe, Auckland Market. WANTED, for Waikato, a Married Conple. The man must possess a thorough knowledge of f aiming, "with colonial experience, and able to milk; the woman to wash well.—Apply to S. S. Graham, at the office of Mr. Colenian, Vulcan Lane. WANTED, a Situation by a youny Man as Clerk. Has had several years experience. Good references. —Address A.P.U.j Star office. WANTED, Housekeeper, housemaids, General Servants, Assistants House Work, Cook, Laundress, and Boy for country.— Miss Colls' Select Registry Office. WANTED, a good Farm Labourer. — John Soppett, No. 8, Queen-street. WANTED, Board and Residence by a married Couple, where no other Boarders are kept; must be within a snort distance ef Queen-street.—Apply by letter to W.E..H., Pose-office, Auckland. WANTED, a General Servant, for the ceuntry.—Mrs. Weston, Wynyard-street. WANTED, a situation by a steady Single Man, to work in garden, private house, and cart, or do jobbing work.—Apply Davis's titore, Karangahape Road. WANTED, a respectable General Servant. — Enquire Mrs West, Alma Place, Freeman's Bay. WANTED, an energetic Canvasser.— Apply this office. WANT£D,~ a "good GelieraTServantT- Rev. A. W. Webb, York House, Grey -8 tree t. ¥^7^ANTED, two or three Shinglers.— V t Apply sharp to Thomas Constable, Hobeon-street. W "ANTED, Employment by a young Lady of good address and fair business habits; references if required.—Armly by letter to " Mabel," this office. WANTED, a man and his wife as Farm Servants (no encumbrance), or a single man.—A. Buckland, Haymarket. ANTED, a good man as General Farm Servant. —John Udy, Panmure. ANTED, a "Female ServantT^Mrs. Doonin, 117, Hobson-street. TO CARPENTERS.—Wanted Tenders to Make an Addition to a House at Pon sonby.—G. W. Owen & Co., Fort-street. WANTED, a clean active Girl.—Apply Mrs. Diddams, Scarbro'Terrace, Parnell. WAN TED, a smart Youth to drive a baker's cart.—R. & R. Duder, Devonport. W ""ANTED KNOWN, that having a Large Stock of Iron Bedsteads. Fold ing, Stump, French, and Half-tester, we are offering them at low pkiceb to make room for urther shipments expected shortly ; also, frasses, Palliasses, Bolsters, aid Pillow Mat kinds.—T. &H. Cooke, 67, Queen-street, s, all WANTED KNOWN, that "we are sell ing Tapestry Carpets from 2/11 per yard Brussels Carpets, from 4/9; Bedroom Carpets, from 1/; Heathrugs. from 6/6.; also, Mattings, plain and fancy. Linoleum, Floorcloths. &c, at lowest prices.—T. &H. Cooke, 67. Queen-street. W "ANTED, by a very respectable young Lady, a Situation as Barmaid (4 yearn' experience), excellent references.—Hannaford's Registry, Queen-street. ANTED to Let, a well-built 6-roomed Cottage omee, St. George's Bay Road, Parnell; i fire-places, kitchen stove, rain and well water, garden, conveniences in Knglish style.—Apply at this office, or to Mr. Keals, architect ANTED, a Saw Sharpener and Ham merer.—Sash & Door Co., Mechanics' Bay. W "ANTED, a thoroughly respecrable Boy able to drive and take charge of a horse, &c—Apply no Dr. Haines, Parnell, from 1 o'clock to 3, or from 6 to 7 p.m. ANTED, 2 Boys that can milk and make themselves useful.— Thos. Stevens, Remuera Dairy. WANTED a Respectable Boy who can ride and drive. Apply to Y. Warren, Newton. WANTED, immediately, a comfortable Family Residence, containing (8) eight rooms, kitchen, &c, within (20) twenty minutes' walk from Post-office.—Apply by letter, stating particulars, to Beta, Post-office. WANTED, at Epsom or Rerauera, a House, containing 6 or 8 rooms, and about 5 acres Land attached.—Apply A. Martin, Otahuhn, East TamakL ttTcTalid of education. Wanted, a Teacher and Female Assistant Teacher for Tuakau School. Applications, with testimonials, to be de livered, at the Office of the Board of Education, Wyndham-street, Auckland, not later than THURBDAY, 24th January instant. VINCENT B. RICE, Secretary. WANTED, a smart active Lad to drive a baker's cart.—David Grubb, Karanga hape Road, Newton. ANTED, a General Servant.— Wood's Dining Rooms, Wellesley strcbt East. WANTED, Evangelistic Canvassers.— Apply H., Star office. WANTED, a General Servant lor Par nell ; must be used to children.—Apply at this office. __ WANTED TO LET, a Blacksmith's Shop, with use of anril, tools, &c, doing a good business.—A. Lorigan, Upper Symonds street, Kyber Pass. W~H. DAMPIER has Beautiful Con • donsed Milk, 9d tin; 2nd quality, 6d ; 3rd quality, 3d; Fine Leather Belts, 6d ; Good Pickleß (Gherkins), 6d bottle; Large Handsome Fiji Mats, 2s 6d; Shirt Fronts, with collars, Id each, or 9d dozen, will do for ladies also; Baking Powder, 6d tin; Table-cloths, 2s each; Superfine Groats, fid tin; Infants' Sun Hats, Is; Straw do., 6d; Swiss Muslin, reduoed to 6s the piece of 10 yds.; Beautiful Bows. 9d ; Flour, lid; Garter Elastic, Id a yd.; other Elastic, i yds. a Id; my Splendid 2s Tea is now extra Splendid; Kid. Reviver for Boots or Gloves, 2d bottle ; &c, &c. —Victoria-street, corner of Hobson-street. WORKING MEN'S CLUB. Suitable Central Premises for the above Club are required. — Particulars may be obtained from, and offers with full particulars in writing, will be received by the Vice-President, Mr. Geo. W. Heslop, "The Fitting Shop," Victoria street West \\T ANTED Known, that the Opposition » T in Queen-street is fiercer Ithan ever. Mutton, 2d; Beef, 3d;. Pork,4d; Lamb, id ; Steaks, id. Cash only.—A. Dornwell. ANTED, by a good Confectioner and Supper Cook, employment by the day or on a job; has good references.—Mrs. Murphy, Wellington Place, Wellington-street. ANTED, in a small family at Russell, Bay of Islands, a good General Servant capable of doing plain cooking pro perly, and getting up linen; wages, 10s per week,—Mrs Ford, Rook Burrows, St. Stephen's Road, Parnell. WANTED Known, that D. GOLDIE is 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 marketprice, at his Yards Cus ttm-house-street. WANTED, Purchasers for all descrip tions of Timber, Sashes, Doors, Mould ngs, Joiner's Work, &c, at Prices to meefthe times. —Auckland Timber Company (Limited), G. Holdship, Manager. THE NEW ZEALAND~LEAD AND GALVANISED IRON WORKS COM PANY (LIMITED). A General Extraordinary Meeting of the Shareholders of this Company is hereby convened by the Directors, to be held at the Company's registered Office, Victoria-street, Auckland, on FRIDAY, the eighth day of February, 1878, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, for the purpose of considering the following Special Resolutions, which will be proposed at such meeting, viz. :— " That the Now Zealand Lead and Galvanised Iron Works Company (Limited) be wound up voluntarily." " That a Liquidator be appointed for winding up the affairs of the Company and distributing the property." And for considering any other matter in relation to the subject which may be brought before the meeting1. By order of the Directors, THOS. JENKINS, Secretary. Auckland, 23rd nJanuary, 1878. I^"EW MARKET HALL. A PUBLIC BALL will be given in the above Hall on MONDAY, 28th instant. Good Music will be provided. Double Tickets, 7s 6d each, to be obtained of the Secretary. ' JAS. McEWEN. Secretary. r«nH AN KS~ —I desire to return my sincere *. thuFi' sttoiMc. Ch \wFoitT>, nrutrVtet. -i"l' t.i) o't'wr fi'i.«n-U wh.ci si • •.■•• .tiilsi ■•'. *li. m^.v.;- I i i- ■ ■ '.in ::. •%!! 1,1 .• lili 0.1 111/" UtiiUU*. —



THEATRE ROYAL. Proprietor .... Mr. R. J. De Lias. Director Signor G. Cesari. Royal Italian Opera. FASHIONABLE SEASON OF EIGHTEEN NIGHTS 1 GRAND INAUGURAL NIGHT, FRIDAY EVENING, Ist February, When the charming, accomplished, and cele brated Prima Donna Drammatica Assoluto. SIGNORA AUGUSTA GUADAGNINI, Who has achieved a brilliant success in Europe, and in all the principal cities of the Australian Colonies, under the management of W. S. Lyster, Esq., will appear in conjunction with the world renowned artistes, SIGNORA MARIA CARANTI VITA, Prima donna assoluto; SIGNORA MARGHERITA VENOSTA, Prima donna contralto assoluto ; SIGNORI P. PALADINI mid E. CAMERO, Primo tenori assoluti: SIGNOR GIOVANNI GAMBETTI, Primo baritone assoluti; SIGNOR GAETANO CESARI, Primo basso assoluto; SIGNOR AUGUSTO TESSADA, Basso buffo assoluto: SIGNOR ALFREDO BERZONI, Baritone brillante; And Thirty other Artistes, composing the ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY. The Season will be inaugurated by the pre sentation of Verdi's Favourite Opera, IL TROVATORK ! To be followed by "II Barbiore di Sivigha," "Un Ballo in Maschera," " Sonnambula," " Borgia," " Faust," &c, &^., &c. Terms of Subscription:—For the Dress Circle, 24 tickets (transferable), available for any night. Six Guineas; Orchestra Stalls (strictly select), 24 tickets, ditto ditto, Four Guineas. Admission for the Evening's Performance :— Dress Circle, 7/6; Stalls, 4/; Pit, 2/. Box Office at Messrs. Upton & Co.'s. O. NOBILI, Agent. mO THE ELECTORS OF THE DIS JL TRICT OF PARNELL. GEanxisuraw,—Mr. Reader "Wood havinsr re signed his seat as your Member in the House of Representatives, I beg to offer myself as a Candidate for your suffrages. Many of you are aware that I have, from the first.heartily sympathised with Sir George Grey in his wise and patriotic efforts to secure for the people of the Colony the fullest powers of self government. This Is not only the right of the people, but their best safeguard against the future domination of a ruling class, with the depression and misery which such a rule must inevitably bring upon them. You will find me, if elected, among the most earnest supporters of Sir George Grey and of his Ministry- in any en deavour to attain this end which he has kept so steadily in view: The taxation of the country, undertho present system, bears unfairly on labour. I hold such a 1 change to be necessary as will throw on property and on wealth of all kinds, a just and proper share. The Ministry promise a Native Lands Bill during the next session. Previous Bills appear to me to have erred chiefly in two directions. They have-offered facilities to large purchasers only, Hand have endeavoured to force the Maori—by limiting his market—to fell at their price. Any measure based on an opposite policy I should heartily support. I shall take an opportunity of laying before you, in greater detail, my views on these matters, as well as on those more especially affecting the Parnell Electoral District, the interests of which I should always feel it a duty to the be3t of my power to advance. I am, Gentlemen, Yours faithfully, F. J. MOSS. Parnell, January 23,1878. -g A N X S. To the Editor: Sir,—Permit me, through the medium bf your widely read journal, to express my sincere and heartfelt thanks to those kind friends who exerted themselves so readily on the occasion of the recent Fire in the Karanga hape Road, which Fire resulted in the total loss of my property and effects; also for house accommodation, clothing, and offers of cash assistance. Yours, &c, G. McALPINE. "pwISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. Notice is hereby given that the Partnership hitherto existing and known under the title of Gundry and Wood, carrying on business as Nurserymen and Florists in the Domain, Auck land, is DISSOLVED by mutual consent. Dated this 17th day of January, 1878. /<a . .. GEO. B. GUNDRY. (Signed) G R WO OD. The above-mentioned Business will be carried on by Geo. B. Gundry, who will receive and pay all Debts due to and by the late firm. UNITED EVANGELISTIC COMMITTEE. All Claims againet the above Committee should'be sent to the undersigned on or before SATUitDAT next. F. LARKINS ) Trpasnrprs C. MAJOR / Treasurers. -ai**^ XTOI'ICE TO SHIPPERS OF WmflF*' CARGO'to RIVERHEAD. No Cargo will be received after 2.45 p.m., under any pretence whatever. J. CASE? & SON. TO SAILMAKERS, SPAR- J3I MAKERS, & JOINERS. Tenders are invited for Alterations to Cabins, Spars, and Sails of Mission Vessel Southern Cross. Specifications to be seen at Captain Clayton's office, where tenders will be received up to 11 a-m. on SATURDAY, 26th instant. T. C. TILLY, Agent M.M. --%-*. DARQUE IRON QUEEN, JjsaS^v-E* FRO rl LONDON. ASSSSHSIp^' All Claims against the above •*=^«™"" vessel must be rendered in dupli cate, at our office, by noon of FRIDAY, the 25th iustant, or they cannot be recognised. CRUIC&SHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, 23rd L Jjmua£y JL IB78 1 "IX7A TER L6 6 QUADRANT.—Mrs. T T Norman's School.—The First Quarter of the Year will Commence on Wednesday, 30th January, 1878. MISS LITCHFIELD'S Pupils will re assemble on MONDAY next. January 28.—Top of Grey-street. LOST, in the Domain Cricket Ground, a pair of canvas Cricketing Shoes.—The finder wil be rewarded on returning same to this office. FOUND, near Grafton Road, a Purse containing small sum of Money.—Owner call vt this office. L~~OST, between two and three o'clock in Queen-street, a Purse containing Four £1 Notes and about 14s in silver. Supposed to be taken from Cosgrave's Shop by mistake. Any one bringing it to Mr King's, Chemist, Queen street, will be rewarded. OST. yesterday afternoon, by a poor woman, when crossing from Wynyard Arms Hotel to Grafton Road, a Purse in a dress pocket, containing mon«y. The finder will be rewarded by leaving same at this office. , SEWING MACHINES, OF FIRST-CLAS QALITY AT LESS THAN COST. Having bought Messrs. E. Porter & Co.'s entire stock of Sewing Machines at a great reduction oft English cost, I will sell them at Prices never before heard of in Auckland, com prising Domestic and Manufacturing Machines of the oest makers. Each Machine guaranteed and kept in order 12 months free of charge. GEO. W. HESLOP, ENGINEER, " THE FITTING SHOP," Victoria-street, a few doors above. Quick's Stables. "XTATIONAL FIRE AND MARINE Jji 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. TO BUILDERS AND PAINTERS. Tenders will be received until Noon of the 28th instant, for Alterations, Additions, Paint ing, &c, &c, to a Dwelling-house in Karanga hape Road. R. KEALS & SON, Architects. laNOS, HARMONIUMS, AND MELODY ORGANS. J. Howde^, Shortland-street, Importer of a superior class of instruments, has now in stock -2 of Aucher Freres Colebrated Instruments; also, 2 Allison's Melody Organs and several Harmoniums at prices to suit the times. A splendid second-hand Piano, cost 80 g'ineas, for £40. Flutes, Violins, Musical Boxes and Musical Albums, &:-■. "T^OTICE is" hereby given that the J3I Partnership heretofore subsisting between William Lee Rees and Edward King Tyler aa Legal Practitioners, carrying o-> business in Vulcan Lane, Auckland, has this day been D LSSOLVED by mutual consent. All person? who muy bo indebted t'-> the saiil firm are requesteu to pay 'h-ir accnu-'ts, forthwith, to »Mr Tyler, of Vulcan 1 ano aforesaid, WHO Win id ve a di*ch:i «c for the same. Datiju i.hls 22.1-1 «iay of -January, 1573. j'nijxir :v.'i,.r \ CHO': •■ \ LNI'N.— \ _L . - .a. .^Jo .:V,cU/ I .... ,



GAZETTE IN BANKRUPTCY. XN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and of the Bankruptcy of William Alexander Kelly, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that William Alexan der Kelly, of Waitakerei East, in the Provincial District of Auckland, in the Colony of New Zealand, Farmer, has this day filed a statement that he is unable to meet his engagements with his Creditors. The First Meeting of Creditors to be held at the Supreme Court Buildings, on WEDNESDAY, the 30th day of January. 1878, at the hour of 11 o'clock forenoon. Dated at Auckland this 23rd day of January 1878. H. WILLIAMSON, Deputy Registrar. William: H. Connell, Solicitor for the Debtor, Vulcan Lane, Auckland. OR SALE, a Large Allotment in Chapel-street Samuel Cochrane 8c Son. /JOA CASH, Balance at 10s. per week.— oWO" Comfortable Cottage close to the Rail way Station.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. A1 Ato £1000 LENT, on Building Society oUilf principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C.Williamson, Estate Agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. t ft?S. PER FOOT, at Ponsonby, two Capita &-*J Building Allotments, measuring 80 x 100 for Sale at 15s. per foot.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. IQI ACRE FARM, 17 miles from JL OJL Auckland. Good orchard, 10 acres in arass and- .projj^^^jmtortable house of four rooms, plciilrtßjtßPaP'piiatel': large run ad joining. P^^SRJK'MV*' vaile, Land Agent, TO LET, for a term or by the week, an 8-roomed House: large kitchen, good well, and wash-house, Old North Road.—ApplF Mr. Blood, back premises. TO LET, a Fruiterer and Greengrocer's Shop, doing a good business.—Apply at this office^ T~(T LET.—Tenders will be received by the undersigned, up to noon of Thursday, 31st instant, for the Lease of Farm at Kohi maramara, at present in the occupation of Mr. Newcome.—For further particulars apply also to R. C. Dyer, Auckland. EOR SALE, a respectable Business, six years establi shed; suitable for a lady to manage.—Apply S., Star Office. TO LET, at Brighton, a House contain ing four rooms and kitchen; excellent well, and water laid on to kitchen.—Apply to Mr. Lodge, Brighton ; or District Court, .Eden street. O LET, Two Rooms, Front Parlour, Register Stove, and Bedroom.—Apply at Brick House, middle of Vincent-street. OR SALE, a Trichord Piano, full com pass, rich tone, nearly new (by Lange, London).—Apply M , office of this paper. -4?^T^' —A neat and pretty Cottage HSap1 § *) of 5 rooms, with large freehold allotment, pleasantly situated on the Great North Road. Price, including Venetian blinds, curtains, polos, book-case, &c. (all new), £275.— S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland street; _ "VTORTH SHORE.—Furnished Apart _Li ments to let, pleasantly situated.—Apply Atkins office. EVONPORT.—To J.et, three Cottages ; pleasantly situated.—R. & R. Duder, House Agents. FOR SALE OR LEASE, a good substantial four-roomed Cottage, with Scullery attached, adioining Selwyn Terrace, Parnell.—For particulars, apply.to Mr Meekan, Grocer, ParnelL _ i»Q*>K NEWLY-ERECTED House of d&O^i/i 6 rooms, very neatly and con veniently fitted up. Allotment. 40 x 102 feet ; excellent view, both back and front. Terms very easy.—S. Vaile, Land Agent Shortland street. j£? K£\ A CASH, Balance at 7£ per cent. ' Excellent Improved Farm of. 200 acres, all fenced and divided into tnirteen paddock, over 100 acres in permanent grass and i crops, 13 acres bush, remainder surface scrub, House of eight rooms, Stable, Cow-sheds, &c, ; &c. Price. £1000.— S. Vaile, Land Agent. Short and-street. FOR SALE, "The Star Coffee Stall.' \ The owner, who is leaving for England, is open to receive offers for the Goodwill and Fixings of the Stand. If not sold privately during the week, will be sold by auction. This is one of the safest investments in the city, there being a sure fortune for any steady man who is not afraid to -work for it. At an early date the House and Furniture; also a building allot ment in Dunedin. T> O A T FOR SALE. A Pair-oared Inrigged Racing Gig For Sale. Very fast, and nearly new. Secretaries of Rowing Club's are invited to inspect, as it is to be sold a bargain.—Apply to Mr King at this office; or to Mr H. P. Barber, Fort-street,where the boat is on view. • BUILDING ALLOTMENTS for Sale. Fernleigh-street, 25/ per foot; English street, 40/ per foot; Ryle-street, 30/ per foot; Brown-street, 15/ per fcot; Honsonby Road, 30/ per foot; Franklyn Road, 60/ per foot.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. {•1 /"V/"Vf"\ —TWO Brick Premises For %) A\J \J \J . Sale in High-street for £1000. Portion of the money may remain on mortgage. —C. Williamson, Estate Agent. Vulcan Lane. X?TAA —Three acres at Mount Eden. dW I \J\j. Volcanic soil, and six-roomed House for sale for £700 ; beautiful view—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. ■pUBLIC POUND, ONEHUNGA. N OTIC E. Impounded by Mr. Thomas Brierly, on 20th instant, ONE COW, spotted yellow and white, branded TA on ramp, and leather strap round neck. If not released within fourteen days, an order ■will be obtained for the sale of the same. JAMES McPIKE, Poundkeeper. Onehunga, 23rd January, 1878. i^EW^ZEAIiAND LEAD AND GAL jy VANIZED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED), VICTORIA- STREET, AUCK LAND. Tenders are invited for the Purchase of the Building Lease, Plant Machinery, and Good will of the Business, the property of the above named Company, now in first-class working order, and includes a Lead and Compo Pipe Press, Spouting Machines, &c. The Stock-in- Trade can be taken at valuation., Tenders for the whole or any portion of the above will be received until noon, THURSDAY, 14th February. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. Full particulars can be obtained at the Works, or will be posted upon application by telegram. By order of the Directors. THO3. JENKINS, Secretary. mo CARPENTERS AND JOINERS. Tenders are required for Building a Cottage at Remuera. Plans, &c, may be seen at my office on THURSDAY, the 23rd, when the ten ders are to be delivered at 4 o'clock. JAMES WRIGLEY. Architect. mO CONTRACTORS. Tenders required for Lowering a House at Parnell. Plans and specification to be seen at my office, and Tenders to be delivered on or before Monday, the 28th of January, at noon. W. F. ) l VMMOND, A. of the R.1.8.A., Armiitect, 42, 43, Insurance Buildings. T> EMU ERA HIGHWAY BOARD. To Contractors. Tenders required for Earth Cuttings, and about 6 miles of Ditching and Channeling. Plans and Sections to be seen at my office. Tenders received not later than noon on FRIDAY, 25feh instant. P. J. DALTON. C.E., 40, Insurance Buildings, mENDERS FOR LIGHTING TOWN X clock. Town Clerk's Office, Jan. 22,1878. The City Council will receive Tenders until 2.30 of WEDNESDAY, 30th inst.. for Fitting and Lighting the Town Clock, in terms of specifica tions at the office of the City Surveyor. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to be endorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. i^ilTY' EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT. The Scholars, Teachers, Parents, and Friends are respectfully invited to ATTEND the Open ing of the School, Wellesley-street, on THURS DAY Afternoon, the 24th instant, at 3 o'clock. J. HERBERT BURNS, Chairman of District. _jgY7jb(j> HE W A R"D; A Reward of ONE HUNDRED POUNDS (£100) will bo> paid to anyone giving such infor mation to the Police or the Insurance Com panies, as will lead t" the detection and con viction of any person concerned in wilfully setting frr~ to premises in tne Province of Auckland. HKNRY }'. WILT/TAM^ V> ;.. :tu. hi lu-i)' •■ i. intuit, $vi3B .



ODD FELLOWS' HALL, COOK-STREET. A Select Quadrille Assembly will be held in the above Hall on Tuesday next, 29th Jannary, 1878. Double Tickets, 4s; Single Tickets, 2s 6d eaoh. Dancing to commence at 8.30 p.m. sharp. \V. T. Donald, M.O. /^RAND VARIETY *T ENTERTAINMENT ! ! "©9 IN CONNECTION WITH THE TRADESMEN'S ATHLETIC CLUB, ■WILL BE HELD AT THE LORNE STREET HALL ON T> EG ATT A "VTIG HT XVEGATTA _1M IGHT. The felicity eventuates ut Eight, with the following Galaxy of Talent :— PROGRAMME.—Part T. Seng Mr "W. SceatS Song (sentimental) Mr J. Reid Speciality Act—" The Gens d'Armes " (Original Version), by two well-known Gentle man Amateurs Song, " I See her Still in my Dreams" MrO'Har Clog Dance Mr. W. Heighten Duett .. .. Messrs. Teague and T. Seton Double Song and Dance (new) .. Mettam Bro Part 11. Marble Pedestal Dance.. .. Mr Dave Fox" Song, " Nil Desperandum" .. Mr. E. O'Hare Comic Song.. MrW. Sceats Mr A. Smith in one of his Favourite Recitations Song (sentimental) Mr J.Reid Double Song and Dance .. .. Mettam Bros. Song Mr W. J. Palmer The Entertainment to conclude with Mr. P. DORAN in his New Act, " The Colorado Beetle." To conclude with A DANCE, to which lolders of First and Second Tickets only, will 3e admitted. Admission :—Front Seats, 3s ; Body of Hall, 2s ; Back Seats, Is. Tickets can be obtained from any of the members. JAMES REGAN, Hon. Sec. "CILLERSLIE riAKDENS. ELLERSLIE GARDENS. REGATTA DAY, TUESDAY, 29th JANUARY. OPENING OF THE TRADESMEN'S ATHLETIC CLUB. Come and See THE GREAT THREE-MILE WALKING MATCH, BETWEEN THE TWO CHAMPIONS Op the Province. Splendid Entries are secured for the DOUBLE HANDICAPS, and other events. Splendid Brass Band on the Ground. Dancing on the Platform as usual. Merry-go-round. Merry-go-round. Admission to the Gardens:—ONE SHILLING. JAMES RTCGAN, > Hon. Sec. T AND TRANSFER ACT NOTICE. James Baird Hay, of Papakura, near Auckland, Farmer, Devisee under the Will of William Hay, late of Papakura, aforesaid, Farmer, has applied to be Registered as Proprietor of an Estate in fee simple in that parcel of land, containing Eighty Acres, more or less, and being allotment No. 154 of the Parish of Opaheke, in the County of Eden, and being the whole of the Land included in Volume 2, Folio 132 of the Register Book. The applicant will be registered as aforesaid unless Caveat forbidding the same be lodged in this office on or before ihe twenty-tdxth day o£ February next Dated at the Land Office, Auckland, the 16th aay of January, 1878. THEO. KISSIING, District Land Registrar. FRIDAY, JANUARY 25. M. JONES & CO. \\7iLL sell at the Central Sale Rooms, T T Queen-street, at 11 o'clock a.m., Poultry, Ducks, Geese, Turkeys, and Fowls Also, 18 cases gaod Cooking Apples 40 sacks Oats 20 bags Maize Meal Flour, Cheese, Potatoes. At 12 o'clock. Furn'ture, Doormats , American Buckets, Washing Machine Sundries 20 casks Napier Beef, to close consign- ments, and 1 Bullock Hide. Friday, january 25. turning lathe, household furniture, sailing boat, &C, &C, &C, THE subscribers will sell at their Rooms, Fort-street, on Friday next, 25th instant, at 11 o'clock, General Household Furniture, consisting of Couches, SewinK Machines, Chairs, Tables. Bedsteads, Bedding, Spring Mat trees, Washstands, Ware, &c. AT TWELVE O'CLOCK NOON. Sailing Boat ''Minnie Adi," with sails, &c. AT 12.30 P.M. Large Turning Lathe, Fly-wheel, Bellows, Tools, &c. » SAMUEL COCHRANE & CO. Auctioneers FRIDAY, JANUARY 25. SHARES ! SHARES ! SHARES ! BY ORDER OF THE R.M. COURT. THE subscribers will sell at their Mart, Fort-street, on Friday, 25th instant, at 12 o'clock, 1325 Shares in the long Tunnel Gold Mining Company, seized under authority from the R.M. Court. Also, 150 Shares in the New Morning Star G.M.Co. 100 „ „ ~ » >. 200 „ SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1. THE HAYMARKET. THE undersigned has received instruct ions from James Watt, Esq., to sell at the Haymarket (unless previously disposed of pri vately), on Friday, February 1, at 12 o'clock, HIS VALUABLE PROPERTY AT KOHIMARAMA, containing 117 acres, in a high state of cultiva tion and improvement, surrounded by belts of trees carefully protected; bounded by a sandy beach on the water side, affording good bathing, and within a few miles of the City, it can scarcely be surpassed as a site for a country, residence. There is a comfortable Cottage with good orchard and garden around it; Houses for Workmen, Loose-boxes for Training Stables, with Groom's Room attached; Stables, Barn, Cart and Boat House, together representing a. large outlay to the advantage of the present purchaser. Also, Interest in 234 acres leasehold adjoining having 16 years to run, at a rental of £120 per anrum. For further particulars, apply to Mr. Wm. Aitken, or ALFRED BUCKLAND. TO-MORKOW. flntlE subscriber has received instructions. JL to sell To-morrow, at 11 o'clock, BEU3HWARK AND OILMEN'S STORE,. To Close an Account: Vinegar, Black Lead, Marmalade, Lemon Peel, Cornflour, Chocolate, Blue, Starch, Mustard, Cocoa; Vermecelli, Maccaror.i, Blacking, Painkiller, sardines, v.uniuity, Crushed >-ugar, Tobacco, Vestas» 7. packages Tea, &c. &c, &c. .■,,VM' »«'AV>