TIMARU, this day. The grain market is still inactive. Wheat, 4s to 5s ; oats, 3s 3d to 4s ; barley "Ss 6d to 4s ; potatoes, 30s. TAURANGA, this day. .

MINISTERIAL RECEPTION AT TAU-1 T_.ATN.ftA

The Hinemoa, with the Premier and the Hon. J. Sheehan, arrived at seven o'clock yesterday from Coromandel. They landed at ten o'clock, and received an ovation from the assembled na tives, who danced the war-dance. The Premier also received deputations till lunch time. He then drove out to the country. Last evening the Premier addressed the pub lic in the Town Hall. To-day is devoted to the Maori reception, and he leaves for Gis borne to-night. CHRISTCHURCH, Friday

Mr John Ollivier, late Provincial Auditor, received notice of dismissal, without promise of compensation. The duties hitherto dis charged by him are now by the Public Revenues Act vested in the Commissioners of Audit.

Steps are to be taken here shortly to establish a Good Templar lodge under the R. W Lodge of England. All existing lodges are under the American Constitution. The Jewish Association, responding to an appeal from the London kindred association, are raising subscriptions, which are coming in freely from members of all denominations.

In his address to his constituents at Kaiapoi Mr C. C. Bowen, ex-Minister of Justice, claimed credit for the public works undertaken by the late administration. He said that although the public debt had been increased eleven millions, they had in troduced 100,000 people, constructed 860 miles railroad, 2,300 miles road, and 3260 miles telegraph since IS7O. He said the Government would have brought down measures to deal with the land fund and taxation, but deprecated the proposal to reduce customs duties by plac ing burdens on the land. He claimed credit for the Education Bill and Land Bill. The latter, he said, the present Ministry had been obliged to carry through owing to its popularity, although opposed to it, as shewn by Sir George Grey's attempt to secure its veto, by what Mr Bowen termed unconstitu tional means. He thought there was trouble brewing among tbe Maories, although he did not believe it would come to war. He charged the present Ministry with hav ing taken up the policy of their prede cessors, and been beaten whenever they deviated from it. He was opposed _to manhood suffrage, the only alteration required in the present electoral law being a change in the system of registration. He was also opposed to payment of members and triennial Parliaments. He said Sir George Grey wished to establish Provincial Government, and condemned his attitude towards tbe Governor. A vote of thanks was accorded at the close.

WELLINGTON, Friday.

PARIS EXHIBITION.

The " Government Gazette" contains the foUowing notices from the Colonial Secre tary's office : The Government of New Zea land have decided not to take part in the International Exhibition about to be held at Paris in May next. The Government ot New South Wales have kindly consented to take charge of private exhibits from this colony ; and any articles which persons in New Zealand may desire to exhibit Avill be received by the'Agent-General for New Zealand, 7, Westminster Chambers, Victoria-street, London, S. W., who will forward them to Professor Liversidge, at the Exhibition at Paris."

DUNEDIN, Friday.

The Hon. Mr Reynolds will address his constituents on Tuesday night, when he will probably announce his determination to retire from Parliament. A claim for £10,000 was preferred hy Mr McDermid against the Municipal Council of Port Chalmers, for damage and loss occasioned by carrying out the water works. Mr Joel, president of the Jewish congre gation, received by the Suez mail a letter from the Anglo-Jewish Association, soliciting help for the Jewish sufferers hy the war in Europe. Efforts are being made o raise subscriptions.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

MADDENED WITH DRINK.

A man named Fred, known as the sailor

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

dwarf, .-■.",. ~ Was found quite drunk, and kicking on the

wharf. Frederick Langshaw was charged with drunkenness, but as he was suffering severely from delirium tremens, he was re manded for eight days.

MARTIN AND MIKE. Two sons of Erin, very much alike, Turned out last night, one Martin tother Mike ; Their blows were hard, like those of deadly

foes, .. . Which left their marks on eyes and mouth and

nose. .Martin Dwyer, a man in years, and Michael Ryan were charged with riotous and drunken conduct in Chancery-street, last night. The men pleaded guilty. They were keeping up the new year with some friends.

The prisoners presented a pitiful sight, bearing indications of a severe encounter. Ryan's head, was bruised and his face cut|; while Dwyer exhibited a pair of eyes as black as a starless night. Sub-Inspector Pardy stated that there was a noise, as of a'mighty battle, pro ceeding from Chancery-street, when Sergt. Mulville appeared in the midst ot the fray. The men and women were imitating the Turks and Russians. The prisoners were taken into custody with their faces covered with blood. His Worship : The men's heads appear as though they had been in Chancery. Sub-Inspector : They do, your Worship. The scene in the lane was fearful in the extreme, and on reaching the station,

Mike struck McLennan hard with both his fists, Ere the stern " darbies" were around his wrists.

Ryan said he struck in the struggle in self-defence, and as he had seldom been drunk—not more than once a week lately— he hoped his Worship would look leniently on poor Mike Ryan, who was known as a harmless fellow, excepting when his Irish blood was up (laughter). His Worship said he must find both prisoners guilty, and fined Dwyer 20s and costs, or seven days; and Ryan 40s or 14 days for riotous conduct, and one month with hard labour for striking the constable. -__.NA.CY. A man named Wilson, from Pokeno, was charged with being of unsound mind, and was remanded for medical examination.

THE U.S. MINSTRELS.

There was only a moderate house at the Theatre Royal last evening, on the second pro duction of the present great bill. The various songs in the first part of the programme were extremely well rendered, the most deserving of notice being "The Wandering Refugee, by Mr T. Cambell, and "Sadie Ray," by Mr G. W. Rockefeller. MrL. Braham, who was suffering from the effects of a severe cold, was unable to sing, and Mr K. Amery acted as a very good substitute. The fantasia (violin) by Mr J. Thompson was really excellent, and was suc cessful in winning the applause of the assem blage. The imitation of the Scottisti bag-pipes was good, and the resemblance striking, lhe farces which were presented c.used a great deal of amusement, and Avere very well per formed. We would remind our readers that this evening is the last of the present programme, and the last night but four of the season.

To the Editor : Sir.—To decide bets please say if Venus Transit takes third place in the Auckland Racing Club Handi cap, or was she distanced for the same ? By deciding the above you will much oblige. —M. M. [Venus Transit is placed third. Ed. E. S.] It is announced that Mdlle. Titiens has left £30,000 to her sister, Mrs Croix, with reversions to her two nieces, one of whom is married.

RIFLE MATCH.

(PER STAR CARRIER PIGEON.) Rifle Range, 3 p.m. RIFLE match took place at the Mount len Range this afternoon, commencing at )'clock. There was a very good attend ee of volunteers of the various companies. te firing was a black target th white sights, and was open to all aers. The ranges were 200, 300, 400, j and 600 yards, 3 shots at each range. i following were the scores : — ) yards.—W. Eady, 10; Dore, 10; L. Eady, Reynolds, 9; Soall, 8; Allen, 8; L. Buffet-, 8 Leigh, 8: Nightingale, 6; Birnie, 6; H. I?, 4: Gatland, 0. yards.—W. Eady, 9 ; Reynolds, 8 ; Morrow, Bllen, 7; J. Leigh, 7 ; Captain White, 7; L. B, 7; L. Buffett, 6; J. Bruce, 6; Nightingale, 5 are, 5; King, 4; Soall, 4; Gatland, 2; Bj, 0. _yards.—Captain White. 12; J. Leigh, 11; Wady, 10; Gatland, 10; Soall, 10; L Eady, 9; Bruce, 9; Dore, 7 ; Allen, 6; Captain Mew, 6; Buffett, 5; Reynolds, 5 ; Nightin gal; King, 2 ; Birnie, 2. strong breeze is blowing across the ran

NINATIONS FOR PAPAKURA RACES.

THEllowing nominations for the two prind events in connection with the Papaa races, which are announced to take _c on Regatta Day, were received last ning :— PAPAKURA HANDICAP. Mr Vldgar's b g The Don, aged Mr Sje's b g Tom Finn, 6 years Mr "V-ercival us eh g Golden Crown, ai= Mr G.ndrum's b g Firetail, aged Mr Bu's br g Ravenshoe, 5 years Mr R. kwood's eh g Tui, 6 years. Mr Wa-'s blk. g. Kingfisher, aged

.NDICAP HURDLE RACE. Mr S. R b g Tom Finn, 6 years Mr W. ..ival ns g g Greyhound, aged Mr W. lival ns eh g Golden Crown, aged Mr G. Luim's b g Firetail, aged Mr M. E r ' s b g The Don, aged Mr R. Kvood's eh g Loafer, aged Mr R. KVood's eh g Tui, 6 years Mr Jacob-ight's Nettle, aged Mr Ruthed's Sportsman, aged

g§ln rema,g on the state of the labour market in lion, ■" The Times" statesthat on a vaca,. advertised in the office of gate porterme of the London charities, written apations were received from 851 Candida the wages offered being 21s a week.

Before 1 New Year holidays set in kind bands are reminded they should treateir wives as well as them selves to sonew Clothes. A nice new Dress andHHr£ r the wife, and Clothing for children and f can be obtained at a very small cost a\ e City Hall Arcade. You will find* i s the right Establishment in which to 'out your cash. After the necessary artitof clothing are purchased, what spare my you have can be well invested in ri_ng your homes comfort able by buyingittle Furniture or a new Carpet, Floor Ci, Curtains, etc., etc., for tliere you will1 the Greatest Variety in Auckland. Tajy Carpets from 2s lid ; Brussels from 4j; Bedroom Carpets from ls ; Fancy Matt,, and Furniture of all kinds proporthely cheap. Country Settlers are im* to stroll through the spacious Show-In, 166 feet long, and inspect the Stocklolloway, Garlick, and Cranwell, Propri s> City' Hall Arcade, Queen and Lornejets.—.Advt..

The value ot co as a tuel, and as a means of economy oa l, is not appreciated sufficiently. Aml fuel of coal and coke is invaluable for -Winary purposes of heating, and still __» for those cooking and raising steam, \ absorbs me smoke or inflammable g? given off by coal during combustion^! renders the fire brighter,clearer, andfer. This is much more apparent wh€w local coals are used; indeed, owto the rapidity of burning, some of thehreaten to go out of consumption altogi r . Coke supplies exactly that which th coals lack—body and resistance. Eveio USe holder should buy coals and coke at same time, and, if convenient, mix thei sma Uer bills and greater satisfaction We the result The price of coke is adi se d elsewhere— [Advt.]

EVENING STAR S.TURD.'.T. JANUARY 6, MS.



"gOARD OF EtjcATIOI Wanted a Teacher for Ipaterangi Scho (Waikato). Applications^ Testimonial to be delivered at the OiEf +>, c Board n later than MONDAY. UthCry, 1878. »-i.r.^J E. RICK, Secretary. ANTED, Two Me^ o Two Boyi for the Waitematajtery Works.- Apply before 8 o'clock on Mw morning, 7t mat., at Mr Wood's, Butcher.n goD fry Road. WANTED, a Coope^ proceed t New Plymouth.—Ea e this office. WANTED Known, CU' S Elasti side leather Boots, 4 fe/6 ; 6 to 9, 3/1 large Jews' Harps, Id. —\j. Dampiei Victoria-street, corner of Hobft ree k WANTED, a Youth fctomed t wait.—Apply this offlci WiANTED, an activ espe ctabl( young Man as Runner^pjj, office o this paper. W" ANTED, a good Genkervant.- Mrs. Henderson, Post-q, Ponsonby. WANTED, a strong, S e girl as General Servant, one Momed tc children.—Mrs. J. J. Holland, SJnds-street, corner of Havelock-street. j WANTED, a Boy for tliountry.— Apply to No. 16, City Ma,, at g l, m . on Monday. CRAYFISH and Fresh met at McLean's Fish Shop, Wharf ANTED, a Front Room, fehld as bedroom and sitting-roomit^ atten dance.—Address 8,A., _tar Office. WANTED, a Pile-driver, I*B cwt., with frame complete.—Jol^eeiian, jun., Nelson-street, * WANTED, a good General | ant — Mrs Brodie, Broughton H-p arne u Rise. \ WANTED, by a Lady, two"^ii men for boaod and residentgrms, 16/; also Furnished Bedroom.—Last c but one in Alten Road. I ANTED, the Amalgamation I makers to Meet Tuesday Eveh_ ex t, at 7.30 p.m. sharp, at British Hotel. WANTED, a smart respectalflw from 12 to 14 years of age, aa» on^ Steward for a River Steamer.—Appp j # Callnan. Boot Maker, Queen-street, lOi^ sharp, Monday morning. f ANTED a good General Ser^Z. Apply with referenoos to Mrsi on> Grafton Road. WANTED, a good General B_ t with good referances, for a fa« 0 £ three; no children.—Mrs. Kenny, St. S%> g Avenue, Parnell. \ WANTED. —Vacancy tor two oiC respectable Apprentices.— A pplyL, Dublin Dress, Mantle, aDd Habit Makii. tablshment, Wyndham-street, corner of is. street. ■ f ANTED, a good General Servaty a family in the country.—Apply a£ " Priory," Remuera. f WANTED, an Apprentice ; one ad tomed to the trade preferred,—Ja McEwen, Shipsmith, Customhouse-street. . WANTED Known, that Mrs. Elsml in thanking the Ladies of Auckla Suburbs, and Country for their kind patron' during the past year, will be happy to f orwi Servants to any Ladies not suited before Chn mas, and to attend future orders.—M Elsmore's Registry. Shortland-street. \ < P A V N • PONSONBY BAKERY. Best Bread 3£d. at Shop; 4d. delivered. 1 ANTED, a Female Servant with! knowledge of cooking.—Mrs Edwa? Isaacs, Erien Crescent. j ANTED, a Barman with gooj references. — Apply United Servic Hotel, betw.en 11 a.m. and I p.m. on Monday. WANTED, a Governess; a gooi knowledge of music indispensable.- Apply to Mrs Courtayne, Claremont Boardini House, Princes-street. WANTED, a Good General Servant References required.—Dr. Wright. Selwyn Lodge, Parnell.



\I7ANTED, by a Married Lady and '?▼ Gent enian. comfortable Board and Residence, with use of sitting-room.—Address, stating terms to '• Abess," Post-office, Auckland. WANTED KNOWN, all those in want of Money to call on their uncle, where any sum from ls. to £500 can be had on every description of Ladies' and Gentlemen's Clothing. Watches, Jewellery, and every description of merchandise.—Not., the address: "London Loan Office," under Theatre Royal, Victoria-street.— Private entrance voder archway. ANTED, by a Married Couple, Sitting and Bedroom, furnished or unfurnished, with use of kitchen, in a respect able family, where there are no other lodgers. —Apply W.H., stating terms, this office. \TJT ANTED Known, that D. Goldie is V V 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. ar the lowest marketprice, at his Yards Cus om -house-street. ■ WANTED by two experienced and respectable youncr persons, situations in a good Hotel—one as Barmaid, the other as Housemaid, town or country.—!-. Henry's Re gisty, Shortland-street. ANTED, a General Servant.—Apply to Mrs. J. M. Lennox, " The Pines," Remuera. TV ANTED Known, that the Opposition V t in Queen-street is fiercer than ever. Mutton, 2d ; Beef, 3d; Pork, id ; Lamb, 4d ; Steaks, 4d. Cash only.—A. Dornwell. WANTED KNOWN, " {Pantheon Boot and Shoe Warehouse, 166, Qnren street, opposite Arthur's Mart (W. Kincaid and Co.), is certainly one of the most legitimate houses in the trade, as the public can always rely on first-class material, workmanship, and low prices. Low rent, and personal manage ment-Vide public opinion , WANTED, to clear out my Entire Stock of Furniture and Miscellaneous Articles of every description, as the premises are to be fitted up for the Working man's Public Baths. N.B.—No reasonable offer refused.— Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria-street Bast,' corner of High-street. WANTED KNOWN, every description of New and Second-hand Clothing, Jewellery, Watches, Platedware, and every description of merchandise, bought or sold, at the London Loan Office, under Theatre Royal, Victoria-street. Weekly" or monthly instal ments taken for any Goods. Note the address: London Loan Office, under the Theatre Royal3 Victoria-street. ANTED KNOWN, that we are cell 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. Se H. Cooke, 67. Queen-street. ANTED KNOWN, that having a Large Stock of Irox Bedsteads, Fold ing, Stump, French, and Half-tester, we are offering them at low prices to make room for further shipments expected shortly; also, Mat trasses, Palliasses, Bolsters, and Pillows, all kinds.—T. &_H. Cooke, 67, Queen-street. TT7" H. DAMPIER has more of the VI c splendid 2/ Tea, and another lot of the 1/ Spectacles; also Garter Elastic. /I per yard; other Elastic, 4 yards a penny: Peerless Gloss for polishing boots without brushing 1/ per bottle; lot of Children's Prunella Boots, damaged, 1/, 1/3, and 1/6; a lot of do, size 1, 2/6 per pair; No. 2 Children.s White Sox, 3d; Black Satchels, 2/6; Courier Bags, 3/6; Poll Combs, /3; Rack Combs, /3 ; Tooth Combs, /l; Shoe Brushes, 2/6 the set; Fingering Wool, /3J per hank; Purple Berlin Wool, /3 per dozen ; large English Kits, /10; Leather Boot Laces, /2 per dozen ; Girls' Hats, /6 and 1/; beautiful lot of sham Jewellery, cheap ; Maltese Lace Collars, cheap; Flour, /H ; Scrubbing Brushes, /9; Knives and Forks. /9 per pair; Cockscrews, /4; Men's Superior Socks, /6; Girls' Stockings or Boys' Sox, 3 pair for 1/; Purses, /4; Looking Glasses, /6; &c, fro.—W. H. Dampier. Victoria street, corner of Hobson-street. WANTED KNOWN, First Choice Light Fancy Josephine Gloves. Prices, 2/6; worth 4/6. Gents' Fancy Kid Gloves, 2/6 per pair; Panama Hats, from 2/ to 5/; Gentle men's Leghorn Hats, 6/, worth 9/; and a great , variety of Ladies' Straw Hats, Feathers, Flowers, and Fancy Trimmings to be sold cheap ; 40 doz. Children's Silk Gloves (white and coloured), 4d to 6d, worth 1/3.—W. Eyre, Ennis kilien House, Victoria-street. ANTED ! WANTED ! WANTED ! to sell, very cheap, 356 pairs of children's Side-spring Cashmere Boots, 3 to 5 size, only 1/6 per pair; 6 size, only 1/9; 10 size, 3/11; 13 size 3/6 per pair. Be in time; less than London cost. Robley's patent Auck land Aerated Flour. 1/1 per packet.—H Watts, Pitt-street. ANTED, a Boots, also to make him self generally useful, must be steady.— Apply at this office. T3E WARD & CO.'S ESTATE. A Second Dividend in the above Estate will be payable at the office of the undersigned on and after WEDNESDAY next, 9th instant, to those creditors who have proved their debts. E. R. CARDNO, By order of the Trustees. Auckland, 4th January, 1878. PROPOSED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH FOR NEWTON DISTRICT. A Meeting of Persons interesied in the Erection of a New and suitable Presbyterian Church in Newton, on a site kindly granted, free of cost, for the purpose by the Rev. D. Bruce, will be held at the Excelsior Hall, corner of Pitt and East-streets, Newton, on MONDAY EVENING, at 7.30 o'clock. W. J. SUITER, Convener. O DAIRYMEN OR OTHERS.— Wanted to Sell, 10 acres or more, £12 per acre, Lake Road, near Flagstaff, with free use of 22 acres and run. Terms to suit; assistance to build if required.—Enquire at this office, or Oliver May, Devonport. A UCKLAND AND HAMILTON RAILWAY. REFRESHMENT ROOM AT MERCER. Tenders will be received up to Noon of SATURDAY, January 12,1878, at the Office of the Undersigned, for Lease of Refreshment Room at Mercer. " -„.... Tender to be marked "Tender for Refresh ment Room." ...«,. Specifications to be seen at the Booking Dffice, Auckland, Drury, Mercer and Hamilton. By order. A . v . MACDONALD, General Manager. p L O T H I N rj< MEN'S TWEED SUITS, Recommended for Fit, Style, and Wear, 355. $g, Our arrangements are au eh that wear nabled to produce such suitable Goods of every lass, that we rarely fail in making permanen ustomers of those who once patronise us. .ARGO & McKAIG, QUEEN-STREET. N OUR READY-MADE DEPARTMENT WE HAVE Boys' Suits, from 10s. Youths' Suits, from 20s. Men's Trousers, from 7s. 6d. Men's Tweed Galatea Coats, from 15s 6d. Tweed, Cloth, Diagonal, and Diced Pagets, from 17s. 6d. CARGO & McKAIG, QUEE-T-STREET. SHIRTS, °S* 'ERFEOT Fit ..Superior Value Guaranteed CARGO & McKAIG avite particular notice to the above Depart ment, to which they devote special attention. WHITE SHIRTS erviceable, and Fine Linen Fronts, &c., 3s. lid. 4s. 6d., ss. 6d., 6s. 6d., and 7s. 6d. COLD SHIRTS est British Prints, fast colours, 2s. lid est French Cambric, special patterns, 4s. 6d. and ss. 6d. FLAX SHIRTS Choice assortment, ex Sam Mendel. "I AR G O & "AM CTT AI G, QUEEN-STREET, Next E. Waters, Confectioner. rr Of i C E. A Meeting of the Subscribers to the Har 'onium recently removed from the Newton krk will be held at the Excelsior Hall, corner lEast and Pitt-streets, Newton, on MONDAY tening. at 8 o'clock. Business: To decide "I the disposal of the instrument. ! J.GRANT ) .1 R. STEVENSON V Trustees. W. J. SUITER ) l



jf» -g REWARD.—Lost on the 27th ult., rQ& JL between Albert-street and Grafton Road, a glazed silk Macintosh. — The finder will receive above rewaid from Mr Roe, Custom House. |^<ITY COUNCIL ELECTION. TO THE BURGESESS OF THE CITY OF AUCKLAND. Ladies and Gentlemen,—l beg leave to solicit your support at the forthcoming Elec tion. Should you return me, I shall endeavour to secure an economical administration of the City revenues, a reduction of the present high City rates, and to the best of my ability act for the general good of the city. I am, your obedient Servant, WILLIAM BUCHANAN. Auckland, 4th January, 1878. CARRIER PIGEONS.— A few pair Choice Birds For Sale.—Apply this office. HE PINES, EPSOM.—Mrs. Rack straw desires to receive Two Young Ladies as Boarders. Terms on application to Mrs. Rackstraw, or to Messrs. Chamtaloup and Cooper. School duties will be resumed on Wednesday, 30th January. PUBLIC LIBRARY. Subscriptions, 2s 6d per quarter, payable in advance. Quarter Days :—January Ist, April Ist, and October Ist. G. E. WHITMORE, Secretary. Public Works Ofiice, (Colonial Architect's Branch), Wellington, 20th December, 1877. TENDERS are invited for the Restora tion of the Lunatic Asylum at the Whau. General Conditions, Specifications, and Draw ings may be seen at the Office of the Colonial Architect, Wellington; at the Office of the District Engineer, Auckland ; and at the Office of P. Herapath, Esq., Architect, Queen street, Auckland. Tenders addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, and Marked outside "Tender for Restorations, Lunatic Asylum," will be received at the office of the Colonial Architect up to noon of TUESDAY, the fifteenth day of January, 1878. Telegraphic Tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will be received if presented st any Telegraph Office by Noon of the same date, provided that Written Tenders in due form are lodged at a District or Resident Engineer's Office by the same hour. f:-The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. . P. F. M. BURROWS, Acting for Colonial Architect. TENDERS for the Erection of a School house at DRURY, will be received at the Office of the Board of Education, Wyndham street, Auckland, until noon of THURSDAY, 17th January, 1878. Plan and specification to be seen at the Office of the Board; or at Mr. Ashdown's Store, Drury. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. TENDERS for the Erection of a School house at PUKEATUA, will b3 received at the Office of the Board of Education, Wynd ham-street, Auckland, until noon of THURS DAY, 17th January, 1878. Plan and specification to be seen at the Office of the Board; or on application to Mr. Charles Jeffs, Chairman of School Committee, Dairy Flat. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. TENDERS for the Erection of a School house at PANMURE, will be received at the Office of the Board of Education, Wyndham street, Auckland, until noon of THURSDAY, 17th January, 1878. Plan and specification to be seen at the said Office. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. TENDERS for the Erection of a School house at THE WADE, will be received at the Office of the Board of Education, Wynd ham-street, Auckland, until noon of THURS DAY, 17th January, 1878. Plan and specification to be seen at the Office of the Board; or on application to Mr. H. Lloyd, Chairman of School Committee, the Wade. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. TENDERS FOR DRAINAGE WORKS LORNE-STREET, BETWEEN VIC TORIA AND WELLESLEY-STREETS. Town Clerk's Office, January 3.1878. The City Council will receive Tenders until 2.30 p.m. on WEDNESD A.V, the 9th instant, for the Works as above, in terms of Specifications and Conditions at the Surveyor's Office. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders will be endorsed at above. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Public Works Office, Auckland, January 4,1878. T7"AIPARA-PUNUI RAILWAY. SUPPLYING ROUGH STONE FOR PROTECTION OF PIERS, WAIKATO BRIDGE. Written Tenders will be received at this ofiice until noon of FRIDAY, 18th January, 1878, for Supplying Rough Stone for Protection of Piers, Waikato Bridge, Newcastle. Specification and Conditions can be seen at this office, and at the Public Works Office, New castle. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. m O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until 4 p.m. of MON DAY, the 14th instant, for the Erection of Two Villas in Ponsonby. Plans, &c, at my office, Albert-street. EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect. KARANGAHAPE HIGHWAY DISTRICT. To Contractors. Tenders will be received up to 6 p.m. on MONDAY, the 14th instant, at the Office of the Board (Mr. T. Hayes'). York-street, for Earth works in Upp pr Queen-street; also for Fencing and Painting. „ ~-.', Plans, &c, to be seen at the Office of Mr. John Bcylan, C.E.. 129, Queen-street. Any objection to the proposed cutting in Upper Queen-street to be lodged with the un dersigned on or before the 14th instant, where any information respecting the works may be obtained. By order of the Board. JOSEPH WARREN, Chairman. January 4,1878. ANNUAL LICENSES FOR CAR RIAGES, CARTS, DRIVERS, PORTERS, LODGING HOUSES, &C, &0. Town Clerk's Office, Auckland, December Bth, 1877. Notice is hereby given that all Licenses for Hackney and City Stage Carriages, Drays, Ex press Carts, Drivers, Porters, and Lodging Houses, also Certificates of Registration for Private Carts, expire on the 31st instant. Licenses and Certificates for the ensuing year will be issued on MONDAY, January 7th, 1877. Applicants will require to give up their number plates, and conform to the requirements of the By-Laws. p PHILIPS, Town rClerk- BANKRUPT ESTATE OF M. NICCOL AND 3. T. HENDRY, FINAL NOTICE. All ACCOUNTS due to the above Estate re maining Unpaid on SATURDAY, the sth January next, will be sued for without further notice. J. E. POUNDS, Creditors' Trustee. Auckland, 28th December, 1877. Q P E C I A L NOTICE. The business hitherto carried on by Messrs. G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter be conducted by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). G. HOLDSHIP, Manager.



A COMFORTABLE Home for a Gen tleman of sober regular habits in the house of a Widow Lady without family,, or lodgers-, pleasantly situated in the western suburbs,, five minutes' walk from 'bus, and twenty from. Union Bank.—Apply " G.," Star Office, ; — "TVTOTICE OF REMOVAL.—Mr. Mac, AIS kechnie. Solicitor, has Removed his Offices to the' Premises in Shortland-street, now occupied by Walter James Hill, Esqi, Solicitor. TUST ARRIVED, PER 'HELENA,' And FOR SALE by the Subscriber, WOOD'S FLO UR, sacks, 100's,.and 50's L. W. EATON. January 1, 1878. I^TORWrCH UNION FIRE 131 INSURANCE SOCIETY. The Societies Offices have been REMOVED to Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-street, next door to the General Post-Office. Reduced Ratks (according to New Tariff) for Dwelling-houses, detached, 30 to 40 feet, formerly 15s. 6d. to 205., now 13s. to 17s. 6d. per cent. Almanacs for 1878.— Policy-holders can re ceive new Almanacs on application to GEO. S. GRAHAM, Shortland-street. AND NEW~^EALAND INVESTMENT COMPANY (Limited). Capital £500,000 With power to increase. The undersigned, having been appointed agent at Auckland for this Company, is prepared to MAKE ADVANCES ON GOOD FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD PROPERTIES. D. B. CRUICKSHANK, 16, Queen-street. Solicitors: Jackson & Russell. Auckland, January 3, 1878. A UCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED). The price of Coke is now 20s per ton, at the Works, for Cash; or, if so agreed, Monthly Accounts at 255, with 5s per ton discount. Cartage, within reasonable distances, at 2s 6d per ton. A ton of Coke is equal to 60 bushels, or abou double the bulk of Coal. LOST, a Purse containing a sum of Money, in the Parnell 'Bus, or near Bishop Court.—The finder will be rewarded at this office. LOST, on 2nd January, on the beach between Mr. Cobley's residence and Vaux hall Gardens, North Shore, a Gold Breast Pin.— The finder rewarded on returning same to this Office. kSaajfil LOST, a Gold Pendant on the Race course.—The finder will be rewarded on returning same to Thistle Hotel. LOST, near Queen-street, a liver coloured Pointer Dog, about 8 months old. Anyone detaining the same will bo prosecuted.—G. Scaly, Charlemont Hotel. URKISH BATHS will be CLOSED Tuesday and Wednesday for Enlarge ment. _ m"0 WNS HI P OF GLEN GARY. Purchasers of any allotments in the above Township who may have neglected to complete and legalise their title to the same, are hereby informed that, on application to Mr. Brookfield, of No. 74, Queen-street, within fourteen days, they will receive every facility for doing so at once, otherwise they will be sold, particularly Lots Nos. 3,10,19, 26, 33, 31, 35, 45, 78, 84, 85, 87. W. McCAUL. January 3,1878. SPECIAL MEETING of the Auck land Shipwrights' Protection Society will be held, in the Albert-street Hall, on MONDAY, 7th instant, at 7.30 p.m. Business: To pass New Rules. JOHN K. RAMSAY. Secretary. ■\XT E S LEY AN CHUKCTeI TO-MORROW (SUNDAY). PITT-STREET.—Morning, 11, Rev. W. J. Wil liams ; Evening, 6.30, Rev. W. Kirk. PARNELL.—Morning, 11, Mr. Qualtrough ; Evening, 6.30, Mr. J. N. Buttle. GRAFTON ROAD.—Morning, 11, Rev. W. Kirk; Evening, 6.30, Rev. H. H. Lawry. UNION-STREET.—Morning, 11. Mr. Jessop ; Evening, 6.30, Mr. F. A. White. PONSONBY.—Morning, 11, Mr. Cox; Evening, 6.30, Rev. T. Buddie. NEW NORTH ROAD. — Afternoon, 2.30, Mr. Qualtrough; Evening, 6.30, Mr. Hogg. NORTH SHORE.—Morning, 11, Mr. J.N.Buttle; Evening. 6.30, Rev. W. J. Williams- MOUNT EDEN.—Morning, 11, Mr. Hogg. ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH—The Rev. A. Carrick will Preach, and the Rev. D. Bruce conduct Communion Service in the morning. Evening Service will be conducted by the Rev. D. Bruce. ORNE-STREET HALL SUNDAY SERVICES, conducted by Samuel Edger, BA., Sunday, January 6.—For the New Year. Morning: "Thoughts that may gladden the year." Evening: "On the aims and responsi bilities of life." Those beginning life specially nvited. (By desire). RIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, Alexandra-street. — Sabbath Services :— Morning, at 11, and Evening, at 6.30, Rev. D. Dutton, F.R.A.S. Evening: Special Sermon to the young. NITED METHODIST FREE CHURCH, Temperance Hall Albert street.—Divine Service every Lord's Day.— Morning, at 11, ; Evening, at 6.30. ST.~ STEPHEN'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Ponsonby Hall.—Divine Service Will be conducted To-morrow Morning, at 11 and Evening, at ___. by Rev. Mr. Rnnciman. THEATRE ROYAL.—Sunday Evening Services (under the conduct of the Young Men's Christian Association), January 6, 1878. Doors open at 7.30; Service to begin at 8, and close at 9 p.m. All are invited. Seats free. A SERMON will be preached at St. Matthew's Church,STo-morrow (Sunday), January 6, on behalf of the Melanesian Mission, by Rev. J. Still. A UCKLAND SAVINGS BANK. This BANK is NOW OPEN DAILY, for Receipt and Re-Payment of Deposits, from 10 to 2 o'clock: except on SATURDAY, when it Closes at 12 noon, and Re-opens from Seven to Nine in the Evening, for the Receipt of Deposits only. RICHARD CAMERON, Manager. ALBURNIA GOLD MINING COM PANY (REGISTERED). A Dividend of Six Shillings per Share will payable on the 10th inst. The Transfer Books will close on MONDAY, the 7th instant, at noon. Manager, Auckland, January 3,1878. NEW LOCAL INDUSTRY.—THE EXCELSIOR WASHING & CLEANING FLUID —The Proprietor of the above Prepara tion obtained a first prize at the late Industrial Exhibition. It is the Cheapest and most useful atrent yet discovered for Cleaning Paint, Re moving Grease or Stains of every description from all kinds of Clothing, Bedding &c, and in the Cleaning of Tables, Floors, Dairy and Cook ing Utensils it has no equal. By its use a vast amount of Cleanliness will be attained at the cost of little labour. Sold by all Grocers. Liquid Ammonia distilled daily on the premises, Albert street.-C. WILLIAMS, Proprietor. Auckland, Nov. 29, 1877.—Mr. C. Williams,— Dear Sir,— Having fairly tried your Excelsior Washing and Cleaning Fluid, I beg to inform you that it is the best thing I ever used for Cleaning Clothes, at one-third cost of any other I have used. Please send me a dozen more bottles, 'and oblige yours respectfully, Joseph Williams, Tailor. Victoria-street.. Auckland, Dec. 6, 1877.-Mr. Williams: Sir - I have much pleasure in informing you that the Washing Fluid you sent me for a trial has answered all the purposes you stated it would, so far as it has been tried. For very soiled and dirty clothing it is very useful, removing stains, grease &c , and also the unpleasant smell often remaining upon woollen clothes when washed with ordinary soap and water. As a sanitary agent in preventing foul odours in earth closets it will be very useful. Please send me another dozen bottles'.—Yours, &c, J. Stickley, Master Industrial Home. • H M Gaol, Auckland, Dec. 3, 1877.—Sir,— Having used some of your Excelsior Washing Fluid in washing Blankets. Bed-ticking, &c, in this department. I can confidently recommend it as saving much labour, and therefore as being more economical than ordinary washing soda. —I have the honour to be, sir, your obedient servant, B. L. O'Brien. Governor and Gaoler.— To Mr C. Williams, Albert-street, Auckland, -jAjr ILK! MILK! MILK! 12 Galions of MILK can be supplied daily. Apply to Robert George, Mount Roskill Road.



FOR SALE, a I arge Allotment in Chapel-street.—Samuel Coctm. ,_c & Son. -SkTORTH SHORE.—Excellent 10-roomcd AAri Villa on the Bathing Beach to Let; also, four Dwelling-houses in the best positions in the : district.—O. Mays, Post-office Store. nQA CASH. Balance at IDs. per week.— oUOv Comfortable Cottage close to t.heßail way Station.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. __ £? 1 _f__ to £1000 LENT, on Building Society oW-H/ principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson. Estate Agent, Vul : can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. "I pTS. PER FOOT, at Ponsonby, two Capita . X O Building Allotments, measuring 80 x 100 ; for Sale at 15s. per foot.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, • ; Shortland-street. Cg-l ACRE FARM, 17 miles from OJL Auckland. Good orchard, 10 acres in grass and crops, comfortable house of four - rooms, plenty of wood and water; large run ad- i joining. Price, £270.—5. Vaile, Land Agent, . Shortland-street. FOR SALE, the Unexpired Term of the Lease of the Residence at present occupied J by Mr. W. J. Hill, containing eight rooms, pleasantly situated in Parnell, and commanding a magnificent view of the harbour. For particulars and terms apply to Samuel Cochrane and Son. t 0 lAEA, at Mount St. John, the Villa Residence lately occupied by Judge Gillies.—Apply at United Service Hotel, Queen street^ OQQt; —NEWLY-ERECTED House of <&tJ&*J. 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. _|T® |T^ f^ £f • —A neat and pretty Cottage c^W/w 4 O 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, 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 LET or SELL (cheap), on easy '* terms, Large Marine Residence at Bella Vista. To Let, new Cottage, Ponsonby Road.— Apply at office Masefield and Co. FOR SALE, a new double-seated Buggy, with two waterproof laprons. Double set - of harness, and poll if required ; also one second-hand Coach in good repair.—Apply to ■] Cousins & Atkin, Coach Builders, Market Reserve. £• t_4\__ CASH, Balance at 7i per cent, c -S&Q-P^r ™ " Excellent Improved Farm of x 200 acres, all fenced and divided into tnirteen J paddock, over 100 acres in permanent grass and J crops, 13 acres bush, remainder surface scrub, l House of eight rooms, Stable, Cow-she<ls, &c, 3 &c. Price. £1000.— S. Vaile, Land Agent, Short and-street. (MR —Handsome Cottage for Sale in -TW-fctJ. Ponsonby, for £245. Beautiful view; Two Allotments. £45 deposit; remainder in weekly payments. —C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. TO LET, an eight-roomed House, corner Cook and Nelson-streets, —C. Overton. TO LET, a 5-roomed Cottage in Welling ton-street. —Apply to G. P. Todd, Grocer. £ T'~'o LET, Harbour View Boarding . House, Shortland rooms; 13 rooms.— Messrs Mowbray, Queen-street. TO LET, 6-roomed House, Ponsonby and Franklyn-streets, good view of har bour ; 5-roomed ditto, Symonds-street.—H. Par tington, House and Land Agent, Stichbury's | Buildings. 6>r /fc|~h/fc SHINGLES, heart of ) & *ZP a" " " kauri, for 10s. per thousand. ; Adam /Laybourn, Fort-street. j TO LET, in Hobson-street, large Shop, < with two rooms, three-stall stable, and t large yard.—Governor Browne Hotel, Hobson- 1 street. _. i B~UILDING ALLOTMENTS for Sale. ] Fernleigh-street, 25/ per foot; English street, 40/ per foot; Ryle-street, 30/ per foot; Brown-street, 15/ per fc ot; Honsonby Road, 30/ per foot; Franklyn Road, 60/ per foot.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. I^TEW GOLDEN PAH GOLD MINING 131 COMPANY (LIMITED). I I Notice is hereby given that the Directors have this day made a Call (the fourth) of Sixpence per Share, on the Capital of the Company, pay able to the Manager, at the Registered Office o the Company, No. 14, Insurance Buildings Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, the 9th day of January, 1878. JOHN R. RANDERSON, Manager. Auckland. 21st December, 1877. ' X ODGE ARA, No. 348, I.C. The Monthly Meeting will be held at the Lodge Room, Princes-sfreet, on Monday, the 7th instant, at 7.30 p.m. Visiting Brethren are invited.—W, L. Mitchell, P.M., Secretary. A~U C X LAYd~~C "HRTS T lAN DOCTRINE SOCIETY. An ENTERTAINMENT, in aid of the Funds of the above, will be held in the Lome-street Hall, on "WEDNESDAY, 16th. January. 1878. Tickets: Front Seats, 2s. Doors open at 7.30, commence at 8 sharp. Tickets may be had at Messrs. Gallnan and Canning's, Queen-street; Flynn's, Wellesley street; Yates', Parnell; and of any of the members. OWEN MAHON, Hon. Sec. "DAPAKURA ANNUAL RACES. TUESDAY, 29th JANUARY, 1878. (Anniveesaby Day). HANDICAP HURDLE RACE, of 30 soys., J second horse to receive 5 soys. from the stakes. Twice round the course, over 8 flights of hurdles. Nomination, 1 soy.; acceptance, 2 soys. MAIDEN PLATE, of 20 soys., second horse to , receive 5 soys. from the stakes. Entrance. £110s. Weight for age; li miles. For all horses that have never won an advertised race exceeding 10 soys. PAPAKURA HANDICAP, of 100 soys.; 20 soys. to the second, and 10 soys. to the . third horse, out of the stakes. Distance, 2 miles. Nomination, 2 soys.; acceptance, 3 soys.; and 2 soys. at the post. PONY RACE, of 10 soys., 2 soys. to go to second horse out of the stakes. One mile and a distance. Entrance, 1 soy. For ponies, 14 hands 2 inches, and tinder. Top weight, lOst.; 71bs. allowed for every inch under. ' Post entry. .- RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 20 soys., with a sweep of 1 soy. each to go to second horse. Entrance, 1 soy., and acceptance 1 soy. One mile and a distance. Handicap to appear immediately after the Papakura Handicap. HACK RACE, of 10 soys. Entrance, 1 soy. One mile and a distance. Winner to be sold for 20 soys; surplus if any to go to the funds. LADIES' PURSE; of 20 soys., with a sweep of 1 soy. each, to go to the second horse. En trance, 2 soys. Welter weight for age. Gentlemen riders. One mile and a < quarter. 1 CONSOLATION HANDICAP, of 15 soys. En- ] trance, 1 soy., and acceptances 1 soy. to the fund. 1. To be run under the Auckland Racing Club JR Mies. .__ __.-.-, 2. General entries to be made to the Secre tary, at =iis ofiice, Durham-street, Auckland; or to Mr. W. Walters, jun., at the Papakura Hotel, on FRIDAY, the 19th January, 1878, at 8 ■ o'clock p.m. Acceptances, where not other- • wise specified, to be made by 1 o'clock p.m. on the course. , . , _ 3. Five per cent, will be deducted from the gross of all monies paid, in accordance with the programme, for expenses^ pERCIVAL> Secretary. j ___________W^MtBKBKKBBtMMMS3WaKBtBeBBB^^r MM MB^HH^KKHNKU ' , lliri mHE Officers and Brothers _4iWi-_-ilfe_- 1 of COURT CITY OF iraK&PP^ll AUCKLAND, No. 3978, Ancient FM*§MSM!!&?< Order of Foresters, A. D., are MnffiHiif^rak ■ requested to meet at the Court- Ea^MiffiOfipS room. Cook-street, To-morrow ft l_fllnlsfim I (SUNDAY), 6th January, at 3 l ?' WsMffiLSSikl o'clock, to attend the Funeral it&m&t&WlmP 0 f our late Bro. J. Phillips. Members of other Courts are requested to < • attend. _ By order of the CR. _ HOLIjANI)j Secretary. HOPE OF AUCKLAND TENT, IO R S.U.—All Members are requested to attend the Quarterly Meeting in the Tempe- , ranee Hall, Monday, 7th inst. to commence at 7.30. Election and Installation of Officers and other important business.—W. Tate, UK. ; R. H. Hughes, Secretary. OTIT-ROYAL ALBERT, No. 2., • will hold its Monthly Meeting, at its Lodge-room, on TUESDAY, the Bth instant, at 7* A Lecture will be given after Lodge business. By order of the W.M. Tj cXL AND SCO TTI S H VOLUNTEERS. lhe Parades for the ensuing year will be held on TUESDAYS instead of Wednesdays, com mencing January Bth. jQHN MOWBUAY? Captain.



DESSERT AND CHRISTMAS FRUITS. F. HEWIN & BROTHER Respectfully invite an Inspection of their Stock OF "VTBW XjIRUITS & "pANCY \ RTICLES Suitable fob the Season ! A nice assortment of Crystalised French Fruit in Fancy Boxes, Imperial Plums, French Fruits in Brandy, Muscatel Raisins, New Figs, Pre served Ginger and Chow Chow, New Walnuts, Barcelona Nuts, Jordon Almonds, &c. JELLIES. Pine Apple Jelly, Orange Jelly, Guava Jelly, Apple, Red and Black Currant Jellies (in jars and tins), Calves Feet Jelly; also, Crosse and Blackwell's Black Currant and Raspberry Vinegars, FANCY BISCUITS. Huntley and Palmer's best kinds: Dessert, Mixed, Ratafias, Italian Macaroons, Sugar Wafers, &c, &c. Also, Mckenzie & Mckenzie's CELEBRATED ALBERT BISCUITS, as supplied to Her Majesty the Queen io»a_ weekly. CHRISTMAS HAMS. A Splendid Stock just landed, and n opened out. DUTCH CHEESE. 25 cases, ex Otaki, very prime. CHRISTMAS PUDDING. Plum Pudding in tins, and Mince Meat. christmTs^andles, And other Fancy Articles, suitable for Picnic, Dinner, and Evening Parties. FRENCH PRESERVES. Pate de Foie Gras, Pates of Hare, Lark, Thrush, Woodcock, Snipe, &c. Tj! TXEWIN & T_>ROTHER, FANCY GROCERS AND PROVISION FACTORS, THE rp POT. QUEEN-STREET, the opposite A Corner to the United Service Hotel. And at Grahamstown and Shortland. "TJTL E CT IO N OF "COUNCILLOR Auckland, 24th December, 1877. To JOHN GREY, ESQ., Eden Crescent, * Dear Sir. —We, the undersigned ratepayers of the City of Auckland, respectfully request that you will allow yourself to be placed in nomination, at the ensuing election, to represent the interests of the citizens in the Borough Council; and we pledge ourserselves to give you our vote and interest. Yours respectfully, J. Smith Thomas Cole Geo. Cruickshank K. G. Schwartze Thomas Turrell John F. Saunders George Hulme A. W. Williams Thomas Minetti Chas. Brookes Joseph Stacey George Wright G. Bowring W. J. Yandle Pobertßrewin Holland & Co. Owen Humphrey Alfred Kidd R. J. Davidson G. Scaly F. Combes J. Lewis Alfred Smart Thos. Gee Keane & Jenkinson W. Potter James P. King Alfred Aley John Sceats Henry Cucksey David Hamilton Wm. Moremem George Akers T. Barnett Henry Kean John Dickey J. Hancock. TO Messrs. Cruickshank, Miller & Co., J. Smith, T. Cole, J. Saunders, H. Kean, Keane & Jenkinson, Owen Humphrey. F. Combes, R. Davidson, J. Hancock, J. Dickey, and other Gentlemen signing the Requisition, asking me to be placed in Nomination at the ensuing Election, rendered vacant through the election of Henry Brett, Esq., as Mayor, I beg to say that I shall be happy to place my service at the disposal of the citizens; and, if elected, will endeavour to perform the duties pertaining to the office to the best of my abilities. I am, Gentlemen, Yours truly, JOHN GREY. HHEAP X INES IN DRAPERY AND CLOTHING FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. H. ATKINS Will Shew the Following Cheap Lines During the Christmas Holidays :— A Large Lot of Rich, Bright, Black Silks at 3/11, as bright as sold at 5/6 Cheap Coloured Silks, beautiful shades Cheap Japanese Silks Cheap Dress Materials Cheap French Muslins A Job Line of Extra Quality Black Silk Jackets at one-third the original prices. Silk Umbrellas, splendid value, at Bfll Lined Parachutes (Bought a Job) at 2/11, worth double Cashmere and Lace Fischus, Capes, &c, at Reduced Prices Cheap Lace Curtains, Table Linen, Quilts, Sheetings, and Manchester Goodß, for the Christmas Holidays. In the CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Cheap Silk Dust Coats, Black Alpacca Coats, Trousers and Vests, Tweed Suits, Paget, Galatea, and Sack Coats, Boys' and Youths' Suits, &C &c, &c, All Marked at Low Prices for the Christmas Holiday. THE NEW PITH HELMET. Job Line of Men's Straw Hats at 1/11, half-price. Job lane of Boys' Straw Hats at 1/6, half-price. A Large Stock of MOSGIEL and other TWEEDS. Cheap Tweeds for Boys' Wear. H> Atkins. TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, NOON. BANKRUPT STOCK OF A COUNTRY STOREKEEPER. BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEE. R. ART HU R WILL sell by auction at his Mart, Queen-street, Furniture Department, on Tuesday next, Bth instant, at 12 o'clocfe noon, by order of T. Macffarlane, Esq., trustee or Broadbent's (Wangarei) Bankrupt Estate, The Remainder of the Stock of Drapery, Haberdashery.MUlinery, Clothing, Hats, Fancy Goods, Saddlery, &c. Terms Cash. FRIDAY, JANUARY 11. ~~ LEASEHOLD PROPERTY, PONSONBY ROAD. M. JONi_T& CO. HAVE received instructions from the City Council to sell by auction at the Central Sale Rooms, on Friday, 11th, at 12 noon,. Allotment No. 3,0f Subdivision of Allotment No. 1, Section 50, City, situated on the Ponsonby Road, hear Hopetown-Btreet, having a frontage of 66 feet by 132 feet deep, together with the 4-roomed Cottage (with Porch), thereon at present in the occupation of Mr John Mynott. Term of Lease, 25 years; to run from Ist Conditions at the Office of the Town Clerk ;. and at Sale Room. . [R. C. GREENWOOD.] MONDAY, 11 O'CLOCK.. GROCERY STOCK, FIXTURES. ETC. GREY-STREET. R. C. GREENWOOD HAS received instructions from Mrs. Robinson, (widow of the late Caleb Robinson), to sell at her Stor*. Grey-street, next to Mr Young, Butcher, on Monday next, at 11 o'clock a.m., -."■ The Whole of his Stockdn-Trade, consisting of Will-selected of Groceries, Provisions, Glass Cases, Confectioner., Jars, Scales, Weights, &c. R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer.