SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

ARRIVALS.

TUESDAY ETBKING. Saucy Kate,-schooner. McKenzie, from Timaru Rowena. s.s., Sellars, from Tauranga Lancashire Lass, cutter, from Whangamata WEDNESDAY. ---~..- -lona. s.s., Farquhar, from Russell '. Pretty Jane, s.s.. Amorteo, from Gisborne Julia Price, schooner, from Russsll THURSDAY. Wanaka, s.s., McGiuivray, _.om the South L-etitia, schooner, Austen, from Russell Fairy, schooner, Aubrey, from Katikatl TO-DAY. Hinemoa, G.G. s 5.,. Fairchild, from Tauranga

DEPARTURE.

WEDNESDAY. Rotoraa, s.s., Ca-ey. for the __onth Famenoth, ship, Auld, for London — TO-DAY. ' j : ' Argyie, s.s,, Stephen.on, for Wangarei j ~--.:

EXPORTS.

Per Famenoth: 3 cases vestas, [6 do. ivory nuts.—E. an -A. Isaacs. Per Rotorua, for the South:— . . j 1 boat, 164 sacks potatoes, 20 boxes skms, 180 pkgs,B3o kegs. - - j

IMPORTS.

MPev Wanaka, from the Sonth,: 2 barrels aie. iv cas^s . heese, 125 sacks malt, 166 sacks seed, 6 casks b.ef, 103 hides. 81 Kegs. 174 pack.ges Per Saucy Kate, from Timaru: 400 sacks oat., 20(i sacks wheat.

DEPARTURE OF THE FAMENOTH.

Messrs Shaw, Saville & Cos. fine iron ship Famenoth was tow. d cut past Tin tin on Wed nesday morning by the's.s. Argyie, and sailed thence for London. She was sighted by the s.s. Hinemoa passing the Great Barrier at 7 p.m. yesterday. She had a lair wind, and was running b.fore it with all sail set.. Shd took a large general cargo of New Zealand and Island TOOduoe, valued at £15.789. and the following passengers :-S .loon : Madame Kagario: Misses M. and a E. Croup, Mrs Hartmann, Mfessrs H. g Panhorne, R. Brooke,-H. Stubbing, E. Lester, a_dC- Harrington. Steeraga : Miss S. :Gillair, nnrl Messrs F. Nixon and J. H. Lambert. Her mrA .ifvalu.d as follows:-Wool, £23,739; k-ni-i cum, £15,6-5; tallow, £551; Jmauganese, lies; c/Fpra. £2,621;'pearl shell, £1,400:. cotton, I-;" 5 • flax. £275; ivory and candle, nut., £110; lea/dier £°9; cotton seed. £25; tanekaha bark, £..• horns and bones, £28; hair, £11 ; sheep- Fk^n's £73; beeswax, £11: miscellaneous, £355: Total value of cargo, £45.789. -j y-y

Ivw-'i-os Coastwise —Fairy,.schooner, from -rF;,..,-,,„ t ,- r -; a rhe Barrier, with 60 tons firewood AA'f'Ae"-' bu'io'-: Ltethia, schooner, from _..: . -nil v with 7. tons coal; Lake _st. Clair. TyfAff 'Aonfo Ah ... v.-ith IS.OOO feet baulk timber .Fanny I--1-J-ket«U, frO« Whangaroa. With 26,0r.0 feet timber ; Ruby, from Thames, m baT'h| t"bi.eart-ne Oceola arrived at Lyttelton from this port, wi* a cargo of timber and rail way material, -y-S'-'day. The as Hinemoa arrived from Tauranga this moraine. She did not bring any passengers. Tho TTniou Co.'s s.s. Wanaka arrived from the Eontl- last night. She left Fort Chalmers on F-inav. 20th, at 2.10 p.m., a.rm.ig «t A karoa on Saturday, alst, at 6 a.m. Left again at 7.30 a.m., nrri me- at Lyttelton at 11.40 a.m.; sailed a.am SflfiOoiX and arrived at Wellington on rtin dav 22n_L at 3 p.m.; left Wellington on Mon <.*..-' 2Vd at: 4.15 p.m.. arriving at Napier on Tuesday? 24th. at 8.55 a.m.; .left Napier at 520 i) m arriving at Poverty Bay at 4 a.m. on the"sth- saile. again at 10 30 a.m. arriving at Tauranga at; .130 am. on the 26th ; left Tauranga Ft 3.40 a.m.. arriving at Auckland as above. WvT_..ienced fresh southerly winds from Dun- Si... trf Lvttdton • N.W. gale from Lyttelton to Weaington: freSi' N.W. winds from Wellington until rounding Cape PaUasier; variable wind and fine weather to Tauranga; light westerly winds to East Cape; thence to arrival fresh N W winds and very thick weather. Passen ger. - Misses Wenbiggen. Foray the,' -Rees; W-ria-ley Deane, Leactman, Thompson (2), Mesdames South, Dargaville, Hawthorne, !WeS, Seabull, Kent, Hill, Pascoe, .Wood, n.iflpr Rev. A. Gadoway, and Hdl; .Messrs Hunter, White Toy, Hay,, Bull. ; D_rpville, Hawthorne, Hunter, Bailey, Milne,-Munday, Hill Kelly Bailey, Kelly, Austin, Serwell, Camnbbtl Seabull Wrighley Ma Macey,, Sey 'Martin,; Hill,. Dale, Houghton. Bull,- SnW Somerville. Wilson. • James Kennedy, Lvo" Maimon; Hall, Heitreer Bailey, Mesin, Km, 'Harker, Blair. Wills, Thompson, Angus, Bank-, Anchito. Cristopher, Hugh Curry, Calder, Wo ids. Pascoe. 10 steerage aud 9 natives. We are indebted to,Mr C. Harnett, for files and otTh. 1 __-01Rowena arrived from Tauranga on Tuesrlav niffht, with 35 passengers, and the following cargo: 80 sacks gum, 6 bales wool, 1 ton hams and bacoa. and 2 ton* sundries. The Schooner ISaucy Kateflwith a cargo of irrain and breads, Tiffs, arrived from Oamaru and fimaru on Tuesday night. She experienced li.ht and variable winds on the passage up. The s s. Pretty Jane arrived from Gisborne on Wednesday morning with 450 sheep, and the following " passengers :-Sa oon: Mr _Shaw. qtppriw- Constable O'Donald, and Mrs Slater. S The f.l*R°torl sailed South on Wednssday afternoon. Passengers: Mr and Mrs Speedy, Mr aud Mrs Badey, Mr and Mrs Moore, Miss .T_i.t. Messrs Leys, Wimble, Duglcby, White, Lees Prim-. Hector Wayland, Mrs Flower. Thesslona arrived from Russell on Wednes day- morning with 80 sacks and 2a cases gum. <..,. leaves on the return trip on Monday. TheTs.Howena was docked to-day. She will ■nr.t Ip'.vp for Tauranga till Monday. The A! Argyie sailed for Wangarei at 9 a.m. to-day Passengers: Mi" Joseph Sykes and the Tvn««P. Svkes Mr C. Bartley and child, Mr Crawtie and cidldfMrs Ware and family, Cap tained Mrs McKenzie, Mr and Mrs Droughey, ____.Ande.fon Ad family, Mr and Mrs Mcßae «rifl fnrnilv Rev Mr EdgeF and famdy, Mes damefwcLod?Wrfourn. McDonald, .and JMil- W Miq-esSn-hcer, Fergen.Hay, Master Tilly, Messrs McFePe, Worthington, Smith, Crawford, Downls. Mcßde, Thompson. Arthur, Carter, Fh-lTyson, Warsnop, McDermott, Boardman, MoTCenzie Judd, and Burcher.:.; -y .'";=•] - The______ Albion sailed'from Lyttelton for Northern ports yesterday. Passenger for Auck laTh_~ to_g°Syren sailed from Kaipara for Sydney on Tuesday with a full cargo of kauri timber. I

ONEHUNGA SHIPPING.

' DEPARTURE^. o ''F^ Wellington, s.s., McGee, r for theSoutg

'' ' The as Wellin-rtou sailed South on Wednesday ««£?_«« PMsenEters: Mr and Mrs .Matthews, lfand gMrsa^S, r Mrs and Miss Fraser, Mrs aifi Mi.. Nation Mesdames Webdal, and son, ttSrJ*nS Bell (2), Bailey. (2), McElwain, &to» cSS_i'M_N^%B Bdl, S PP Sndth, F. H. Smith, Lawry, 'Bosanke, rlih-laii. Croiidace, McKechnie.Levy, Leedham, Wilson, and son, Walker. ~ ~. -. .'. ■■._ \

AUCKLAND CATTLE MARKET.

MR ALFRED BUC_-LAN__'ST' WEEKLY, REPORT. At Remuera, on Monday, last,; there wasthe usual assortment of stock, but in less number, Sndlhe' attendance was also.Jew. -than usual Dairy cattle were dull, of sale, but late prices wart?obtained for them. They ranged, from £o 103 to £9Storoca-tle maintained.their values. Sma?l two-year-old steers brought _._ 10s;. year ling, £3 7s 6d; calves, 37s Gd. Fat calves were Plentiful • choice quality, in demand, and b ought from 353 to 44s -medium, comparatively dull o "sale, and brought from 12s to 225. Ninety fou • head of fat cattle yarded. Prices very ___re_ru-ar, ranging from 25s to 38s the 1001b-., but on fhe Whole lower than last week 25,6 d the _^00'_ S The fat sheep were of choice quality, but smalfsize; weth.ra- brought 3Jd the lb.; ewes,' ™m 2d Vat lambs were in moderate supply, anTslightly better worth.; They, teougbt from 5s to B/eaoh. Small fat trfay. to-fed, m: fair suimly, and free demand at 4d the lb. tAttne wool sale, held on Tuesday^ above%7o bales, and sin pmial number of bags, .were.offered and sola. Prills w_£™ual to that bbteijed-at past sales wool in grease.bringing from 6J.d.ta;7§d; washed wools 9d to lid. -Bides were in usual pupply, Sd S less values. :2Jdto 3d for good hides were^ the ruling prices. ' ''..."" , ~. j

" Out of sorts" is a very common expression and an equally common condition of those who, troubled with the effects, are callous to the detection of., the causes that generate them. These once ascertained, it is easy to avert their repetition, or ward off their ill effects. Bilious ness, dyspepsia, constipation, nausea, debility. ' renal'.obscructions, kidneya. complaints, are all liable to superinduce them, and "Udolpho l Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps" are sure ,: to eradicate, them. fZ ■ ?A 'A

BIRTH.

SCEATS.—On the 26th December, at Howe street, Auckland, the wife of John Sceats o£ a Bon ; both doing well. SESSELE..-rOn tbe. 26th December,, 1878. at her residence, Albert-street, the wife of James Sessele of a daughter; both doing well,

MARRIAGE.

EDMONDS—DANKS.—On Friday, the 20th instant, at the Congregational Church,' Beres ford-street. by the Rev. J. Robertson, Alfred John Edmonds, eldest son of S. J. Edmonds, merchant, to Rosa Danks, second daughter of W. F. Danks.

QUINLA.N—HUNTER.—On the 19fch Novem ber, at St. Mary's Church, Kangaroo Point, Brisbane, by the Rev. Robert Creyke, Charles Edward Quinlan; C.E., B. A. Trinity College, Dublin, only son bf the Rev. Charles D. Quin lan, M.A., to Mary, third daughter of Alexan der Hamilton Hunter, of Auckland, New Zealand, formerlyof County Down, Ireland.

DEATH.

BARTLEY.MDn the 25th December, at his residence, Stokes' Point, the Hon.' T. H. Bartley, in his 81st year. CAN TELL.—On the 26th December, at Kara ngahape Road, Newton, May H. Cantell, aged two months.

The funeral will leave the residence of her parents on Saturday, at 3 p.m. Friends will pleaseaccept this invitation. HOOPER.—On the 23rd December, accidentally . killed, Allen Herbert, eldest and dearly loved son of R. R. Hooper, of Karakariki, Waikato, and srandson of Mr. E. Allen. Mount Albert, Auckland, aged 12 years and 7 months. Deeply regretted by all. HERBERT.—On the 25th December, 1878, at his parents' residence, Albert-street, Auckland, Charles Edward,' infant son of Henry and Anne Herbert, aged 3 months. WARBRICK—On the 25th December, at Tau ranga, of inflamation of the lungs, .Alice, second daughter of Mr. A. Warbrick.

The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News, The Morning News and The Echo.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1878

For the cause that acks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance, And the good that we can do.

The total wreck of-.., the- American steam er Louisiana, in a fog of Magee Island, intelli gence of which is conveyed in a Star Special cable dispatch from London pub lished in another column, recals a long list of marine disasters which have re cently occurred from similar causes. The island of Magee is situate on the west coast of the County of Antrim, Ireland, be tween Lough Lome and Belfast Lough, and therefore is approached by vessels bound to Belfast or Liverpool through the North Channel, which varies from 13 to 22 miles' in width from land to land. Vessels from Quebec to Liverpool and Belfast usually adopt this route. The circumstances attending this wreck bear some resemblauce to those which characterised the recent loss of tlie Taranaki 9 In each case the disaster is attributable to the existence of a fog. In the case of the Louisiana the wreck has occurred in all probability from hugging the land too closely, and from neglect ofthose precautions which should be adopted when a fog is encountered at sea.

A little boy was found strayingjin Queen street this afternoon, and was conveyed to the Police station, where he was afterwards claimed by Mr Alley, the father.

In consequence of pressure of telegraphic news and reports, leading matter is crowded out.

In our fourth page will be found a report of the proceedings at the Ponsonby Grammar School.

A rush has taken place to Lake Mahina pua, about seven miles from Hokitika, in consequence of the discovery ot 40ozs. of gold. A Mr Henderson has been found drowned in a creek near Lake Ellesmere, Canter bury. The Dunedin Railway Employees' Benefit Society, now numbers 20S members, aud hiis £765 to its credit.

Dr. Hector's, report on the specimens of graphite found in Taranaki is as follows : —1. Fixed carbon, 925 per cent ; water and volatile, 4*5 per cent; ash, 3 0 per cent. 2. Fixed carbon, 86*9 per cent; water and volatilet 66 per cent; ash, 6.0. per cent. Tlie ash is a pale reddish white.—(Signed) James, Hector. '.:,:. •

The marriage of Mr. Alfred Edmonds on Friday last was the occasion of the presen tation, by the Victorian Band, of which the new Benedict is a member, of a very hand some and valuable souvenir, provided by general subscription amongst his brother musicians. The presentation, which con sisted of a tea and coffee service, was made at the residence of the bride's parents, Nelson street. The band played several lively airs outside, after which the pair were called outside, and Mr Tremain made the presentation in suitable terms. Mr. Edmonds, in acknowledging the gift, said that though he had given up single blessed ness he trusted that his connection' with the band would continue.

An excellent sample of Mokau River coal, brought to Auckland by the Hannah Mokau, is on view at our publishing!office. On the departure of the Rotorua on Christmas day, a very large number of the friends of Mr and Mrs Coinford were present to renew their expressions. of esteem for their late pastor and his lady on th^ir de parture South. Itisunderstood Mr Cornford will, if possible, preach in Wellesley-street Church on his return from Nelsoii, and before his departure for Sydney. j Captain Fairchild made a careful exami nation yesterday of the spot near Castle! Island where breakers were reported \ about May last by Captain McGilveray. Captain Fairchild took soundings, but fouhd no sign of shoal water; and it is his opinion that the obstruction must have been a tide rip." a ' v ;:: y : ■;.; I The notification of G. W. Gudgeon- Esq, as Registration and Returning Officer for City East and West, Parnell, Newton, and Waitemata, in a Gazette of the l9th.

An incident which closed without serious consequences happened ori Christmas day at the wharf, on the North Shore FerryrTee.,. A large number of persons had collected at one o' clock to cross over by the boat, when they discovered that they had to wait half an hour. This was a great disappointment, and much dissatisfaction was expressed by persons in waiting. Captain Casey _was among the dissatisfied, and commenced ■ chaffing Mr. Baker, with much humour, which was taken in good part, although it caused much.fun, At length the gallant Captain said, " I see a £5 note sticking out here, and I'll have it ; I'll take the people over in ray boat, I have no directors, only myself, to consult in this matter." The "Tongariro" was at once brought round, and a voicecried .*.' now for the North Shore." There was an instant rush, and the passen gers were speedily on board. But she could not be got off, until a dingy was crushed arid gear dislocated. At last she was started, but only to encounter a fresh It was lbw water; arid she was stuck in tlj,^ ;[ mud. .^y,,the .aid ~of .sriialL boats, the anxious holiday-makers! were re-instated _on._the wharf, and were in time^o.g^tjaticketr-f^rj,;passage by'-the ordinary boa,' The Captain among the. J !i'es,tj wim .(>declaredi go.odOhliriloure<___y he Kwoxtlcbi noti._mis_.-_-MS-1 Ghrirtmas^Fdaririfer.' '-GMeraJd-Mrjmdfly'% -ation-in --good7spfri-Sr%-^ j

A match was played on Christmas Day between the Surrey Hill and Waverly Cricket Clubs. The Waverly team scored 127; of which .Thorpe contributed 28, and Waiting 26, while -the Surrey Hillites made 139, Mr Richardson being the highest scorer-with ,35, and'Mr. G. Cook next with 25.,.- ;F '- - „, . ~ Mr Bailey, of the North Shore, left on Wednesday by the Rotorua for Lyttelton, taking with him his open sailing boat Toy, which is entered for the Xnter-provincial regatta, to be held there. The boat will probably be entered for the Nelson and Wellington Regattas, and will-be safled-by Mr. Moore> who accompanied Mr Bailey. We acknowledge with thanks the receipt of :£1 from "F. L". on behalf .of-Mrs Keane. . - . . ~ , The wreck of the Taranaki was visited yesterday!by Captain Eairchild, who found that the stem part of the wreck is not in such deep water as was supposed. He .was able to feel her deck with a 12-feet oar Jin til within six feet of the stern, which is pretty sound, owing to the depth of water protecting it. Part of the bow .projects above water, and is a good deal smashed.

Dr. Hector arrived at Te Awamutu on Wednesday, having travelled in company with liewi'oveilaud from Mokau. Through out the journey the natives evinced, the utmost friendship. A Press Ageucy tele gram, however, reports that at a meeting held at Te Kopua, Tv Potae proposed that all the Europeans and half-castes should be expelled from the King Country, but was over-ruled by Tapihana, who reminded them of the dying command of Potatau to cultivate friendship with the Europeans. Cabbage Bay, long noted for the rich specimens and' loose gold that have been from time to time discovered in its creeks, is at last, we are glad to learn, about to receive a more practical trial than creek fossicking; as a company has been successfully floated for the purpose, of working several promising _ reefs lately, discovered in the above district. The last reef found shewed gold freely, both in the stones and dish, directly it was cut, and should turn out well. Mr Featon, formerly agent for the Cure, Central Italy, and other well-known mines, has been appointed secretary to the company, who intend to start operations directly after the holidays. Several Thames miners, who have just returned from a visit to the mines, speak highly of its prospects, and have, taken large interests in the company. ' A meeting of the Board of Education will be held at 2 o'clock on Monday afternoon. A call of 5s per share has been made in the Coromandel Steam Boat Company.

Sir,-—Could you not. suggest to your, numerous readers au improvement on the floral services. Strawberries or fruit would be even more refreshing to the inmates of the hospital, asylum, or refuge. A young lady who was visiting, a sick boy at the hospital yesterday, said she so wished to see people there with nice fruit for the sick people,—Yours, SYMPATHY. Au accident occurred to two young ladies at Motutapu on Christmas day. As they were returning to the " Enterprise " in a dingey, one ot the ladies stepped: on to the gunwale, when the dingey overturned and the two were immersed in the water, but speedily recovered without injury be yond a wetting. ........ :_>;■' fgjThe Rev Father Walter McDonald; on behalf of the Sisters of Mercy, gratefully acknowledges through the columns bf the Star the receipt of £21 10s from R. C. Greenwood, Esq., in aid of St. Mary's Oi-phanage, .Ponsonby. J ,' Messrs B. Tonks and Co. will sell a number of valuable resident sites at Remuera, close to the Newmarket railway station on Monday next. The Hon. Elliott' Yorke, whoso death is an nounced in another column, visited New Zea land as an Equerry of H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh in the Galatea. On his return to England he wus married to one of the Roths childs, the ceremony being attended with great splendour. The Krand Christmas Tree entertainment and select promenade will be opened this eveniDg in the Ponsonby Hall, in aid of the Church Organ fund. Tho tree is a very flue one, every boutfh weighted with seasonable presents of value. The entertainment is a kind of supple ment to that hold iv Wyndham-s.reet a lew weeks ago. Refreshments and amusements will bo provided on a liberal scale.

THE KING COUNTRY.

DR HECTOR'S VISIT.

(From our Own Correspondent,)

NAPIER, this day. Dr Hector is a passenger by the Rotorua, after spending a fortnight in the King Country. He visited Te Kuiti, and inspected the coal taken from that vicinity. He believes there" are sonic valuable coal seams there, and has a very high opinion of iho Makau cotd. After finishing some business South Dr Hector returns to Auck land. For some days past the grass about Te Aute. along the line of rail, has been in astate of conflagration. It is rumoured that thefird was occasioned by sparks from a locomotive passing on tho line. Yesterday the Are assumed more serious proportions, and destroyed crops belonging to the Hon. !H..Russell - audiPurvis Russell, and even threatened the town-hip. Of Waipukawau. Colonel Russell estimates hia loss up to last night at £500 . Hehias telegraphed to the Government at Wellington that he holds them liable for that amount. Ho has also.com municated with the Insurance Companies, warninc: them of the serious danger to "risks'' they have in the neighbourhood of Waipukawau. The Rotorua arrived here at seven- this mprh ing, and left for Wellington at 10 o'clock.' . ',', There has been no rain in Napier f or; nearly, three montas. Tho whole place is dried upl,.

POLICE COURT.—YESTERDAY.

(Beforo P. A. Philips, Esq., J.P.) j • ■'■ j '- Drunkards. —Sixa.drunkards were repri manded and discharged. '■ .-.'

THIS DAY. ; | ",;•'"=■ (Before R. C. Barstow. Esq.. R.M.) ■ '•'' , Aged Isaac—lsaac Tavlor, an old man of Parnell, was charged with being drunk and disorderly.—Sergeant Mulville proved the'ease. —Fined 103 and costs.—William Rubbins' was fined 5. for a similar offence. F

Bridokt int a Ragr.—Bridget Condroh alias Biddy Williams, was charged with wilfully breaking plates, etc , value 12., the property of William Hobjnson.—Wm. Robinson, labourer^ Of Mills Lane, deposed that prisoner walked into his house deliberately, arid threw a jug- at a visitors head, smashed f our.plates.and a vege tabledish. Shehadno right in his house.'She' was under the influence of drink.—Twjol con-, stables .testified to seeing the prisoner:,drunk and the broken crockery in the room.—Prisoner,, who had nothing to say, was fined 10ff-for drunkenness, and 203 and'amount of daihage' for the second offence, or in default 14 days. .•'■Violent Ass_.u__t.—John. Rae, ayounjg'man,' was charged with using offensive language'and striking Alexander Watson on the __.th.ins_.—-;- Alexander Watson, of West Cook-street, de posed that on returning yesterday from an out ing,. he and Mrs Watson sat down to tea, when prisoner came up to the house arid began using insolent language. He_ spoke to him on the im___ propriety ot his conduct, When he rushed into tlie shop, and thrcragn. into the kitcheni Wit ness asked him what he wanted. He replied, "Drink, and drink I've have, before leavjng the house." He, put. him out and when at the door he struck witness,'and bit his hand.—Mr Wright, gasfitter, next door neighbour, witnessed pri ifioner's violent conduct, and sentfor a .constable. —Mrs Maxgaret Watson also gave Prisoner's conduct was mOst; unaccountable.' After-Mr Watson put him out, he returned again.—Prisoner said he had been drinkihg/and someone had sto en his watch, which he was hunting for.—Fined 5s for drunkenness, and 40s costs, 16s 6d for the assault, or 14 days. .:. a

Failing to Provide.—William Robinson was charged with failing to.contribute.^wards the support of his children in the Industrial HOme. —Mr Graham said that be had seen defendant, who was agreeable to support the children out side, the Home.—His Worship said defendant had no legal status; and could not take; the children out. He must pay 10a a week, accord ing to on order issued in October, 1872.—This was all the business.

THE TARANAKI CRICKETERS.

The representative cricketing team from Tara naki is expected to arrive in the Manukau to morrow. - It has been arranged that the -first match shall take place in the Domain against the, Auckland United. Cricket Club.on. Monday and Tuesday next, the 30th and 31st Inst.' The •match against the Auckland/Cricket .Club will be Played on the -two following days—viz., Ist and 2nd of January, 1879.,;. Matches will.also take place against the Thariies and North Shoie players, hutithe.date of these haye t net yetibeen' fixed. A,band .las? .been engaged to perfbrriasiin jthe-Dpffiamjdpring-the. progress, qf the matches.- A charge of sixpence will Tie made for _._bfais-> sion.t^the. grounds.each^day;;r._.Th.. Tsiranaki players are; expected : to remaJßiiirii {Auickland about a-fortnight, andduringthattinae matches will doubtiessT&e arranged with-thd'-ithOT lead ing city and suburban clubs. ■*-*■ I

CHRISTMAS DAY.

This annually recurring season of thanks giving aud pleasure dawned in sunshine, and was greeted by thousands who were ready to take partin'its tide of joys.- Many persons were out very early and watching" for the car or the steam boat r whilst others, who felt a deeper reverence for the day,welcomed the sounds of bells calling them to matins and pious service. THE SERVICES.

The churches of the city and suburbs were tastily ornamented with flowers - and ever greens, interlined with seasonable texts from scripture. The services commenced at 11 o'clock.

________ St. Mary's, Parnell, the prayers were read by Mr Davis, and a. most impressive sermon preached by Yen. Archdeacon Mauusell. • '."-.,. ' ! .'-•-"

At St. Paul's Cathedral church a j com munion service was held at 8 o'clock, at which there ,were 28 communicants. The church was elegantly decorated with evergreens, ferns, and devices of the choicest character. Over the communion table was set the "Star of Bethlehem," worked by lady members cf the congregation. Rev. C. M. Nelson preached a Christmas sermon from the words " Behold I bring you glad tidings," illustrative of the diviue message to the shepherds. a St. Mark's church was well attended and prettily decorated. The sermon foi- the day was preached by Rev. Archdeacon. Pritt from Ps. 59., v. 3L, "My covenant'l will not break nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips." . At St. Sepulchre's four services were held. Communion at 6,45 a.m., choral service at 8, ordinary services at 11 a.in. aud 7.30 p.m. Bishop Cowie preached in the morning from S. Mark c. 11. v. 9., and Rev B. T. Dudley officiated in the evening. St. Matthew's Church .vas garlanded with wreaths of evergreens and Christmas flowers in beautiful order, second'to none of the other churches; The' morning services was conducted by Rev. R. Burrows, and the evening service by Rev. E. J. Phillips, of St. Thomas. ,

St. Patrick's Cathedral was largely attended. There were four religious services. The first Mass was celebrated by Rev. Father, Gallagher at 7.30 a.ml; the second and third at 9 and 11, by Rev. Father O'Dwyer, who preached an impres sive discourse. Vespers and Benediction at 7 p.m. were conducted by Rev. Father Walter Macdonald, assisted by Rev. Father O'Dwyer. Masses were also cele brated by Rev. Father Walter Macdonald at H.M. Gaol, at 7.30 a.m.. and at St. Francis of Sales' Church atv9ahd i'l J The services throughout .were 'solemn: , and. impressive. The altar decorations, ,of an imposiug nature, were attended to by the Sisters of Mercy. ■"'-■ - The English Church of All Saints bore evidences of the season, and an "appropriate' discourse .was delivered, by, the Rev.jE. N. Bree. .Ay . ~.:-,. ; -'

An interesting-floral service Was held on; Chsistmas morning iv the Wellesley-street Baptist Church, and an appropriate dis course delivered by Rev. Allan-Webb from .the text "For .into: u& a ehildais born." Among the congregation - was'1 Reif. .P. H. Coriiford, the "early pastor of the/Church, :.who:.issist'ed in.-the'intrOductoi-jFpart \6i • the service. The choir sang severaLsfclhristm as and other hymns on the occasion.: The.: collection on behalf of -the infirm and aged" belonging to the church-aniormted to £13. CHRISTMAS CAIROLS. The Cityaud Engineer .Bands under direc tion of Mr Impey, performed a number of carols and other pieces on the Barrack greci^ybn Christmas , Eve to the delight .of hundreds of listeners, con cluding with' the National Anthem. cThe' choir,of thevFranklin Koad Primitive Methodist Chhpel, under the direction of Mr Salt, paraded the streets of City West, and sang a number of old-fashioned carols, whioh floated on the night breezes pleasantly, like memories of other years. THE STRAWBERRY GARDENS. A considerable number of persons, with . their families, crossed over. ; by steamers to the North Shore, both on Christmas and Boxing Days, to inhale the fresh" breezes over that, surburban locality, and enjoy their annual treat of strawberries, and cream. The visitors, however, were hot so numerous as on some previous occasions, owing to the threatening aspect of the Aveather. We noticed great improvements in Willow Grove Gardens in more than one respect, and a splendid array of passion fruit. Cpbley's Beach was visited by a few picknicians,..an6_ others found their way into the-sylvan glades of ■yA- VAU^HALIFGARDENS, , A very pleasant retirement, which has , been enlarged and put into good floral trim by the proprietor,' Mr Wells. The straw berries here are vefy1 fine this year,' and the _apple.:t_;ees fiitf qf promise.- ,[v ; .the igreen l house we noticed a-splehdid. riheladen with: grapes,-amon^the'-'hnest we have seen in this, part, of thcnproviu.ee., f ,There. are - rhany? quiet n'ooks__iii_.lthese gaictens,1 'MniirabljF suited for, picnic parties, and whale ."ah" r.excellent.cup., of, tea .may be. obtained:_,t;a,. reasonable pricCj : in •■'■ good1 Old '/English. S y C';EicURSidNS,BiS.iWA!TI_.Ri * ' A

. Several thousands -of I citizens availed -themselyes ,bf' the bppbftrinities;;.;offered by the various steamers .of - visiting. distant islands and hooks, but: the. weather was very close and uncomfortable,-with a con stant succession Of light drizzling showers. THEHOT SPRINGS.. !

The- steamers 'Argyie and 'Rotomahana each conveyed "-a" goodly "number to this favourite resbrtj.und a very enjoyable day was spent. -> The Hobson Baud performed several lively airs on the down trip of the Argyie, and on arrival at the Springs played for dancing in the hotel. At the time for returning home, however, the band not having shown .up: at. the .boats. Captain Stephenson: was,' .reluctantly .compelled: to leave without thenis. ahd-it is expected they will get up tb-dayby' the Annie Miibknk. ■:.;.:•.■ ■At, F.MOTUTAPU./I":,. fy:. v-,-^ ;; Nearly 200..persons :visite"d;;thisapleasant island, foi-'Fthe-ptirposeFftf enjoying its qui-tudd£i' arid a" i-un: afaipng its, bharming scenery,.,sharing 'the ahospitalities' of' Mr R?idj the owner of the^islandi' -F.V. i

~ ~,... ..-,._....... KAWAIL , AA'<- ! '.-.:-, The lona started from the wharf at 10 o'clock with a band of music; for the island homei of. Sipi. George: Grey,.in the Kawau. The boat was:filled with,excursionists, and the merry airs pfjthe brass band gave eclat to the occasion. 1' 'Oh arriving at the island, the visitors were welcomed by Sir George Grey in his nsual' kindly manner, and he permitted them to walk about his trees and gardens,;aud note every .object of classical - _.d _botanical interest -in his genia; 1 and cultivated retreat. ■'- ■ '■- '■■<

-;._!--> ...,,-FEAST TAMAKI.- - j , _ 'While' the more remote and notable places of public resort received theii* teeming multitudes of excursionists, the nearer home aud less-frequented rural retreats were not without their share of visitors, and among these Buekland's paddock, Tamaki, had boat : loads, 'bus-loads, arid cart-loads of people during the day. The Enterprise No .2. left the whai-f soonVafter 9 a.m., crowded with 'the members and friends of the. Baptist Church Bible:, Class, arid shortly /after "they arrived at Tariiaki, the stirring strains of mnsic were heard approaching from some where among the hills. ..,All the world (of that place) turned out'tp-w .I. .:pi-' f ''t'he new comers, who proved -t.6 "beF a*-considerable troupe of Good-' 7 Templars,Ft_o_d»Fß_bwick, Panmure, and; NeVfriafkptF;;;!fAj&s lagain, later in the day^ the" Eu.erpris.ei brought another cargo of excursionists, so that the,; number present wa3 yery considerable. • ; Th6. weather wa^ unsettled.: but all s '<*$* <"' very enjoyable day, ' . . s ,{r r ' 6 oFQRESTERSFPROCESSIONS AINDifFETE. A 5fe c' :anniyersary.;Ofa Cowts-Oityibf.Aubkland f AOs, wasiicelebrate.dr hy>- a. iproceßsjon ItoTithe- DomaiP, w&erat_tea_mual_fe_e washehV, [Nearly i(500-_membersof _t_eivariousi_Cou,i.tS!e_-sembl,^d at the Cook-street Hall, and marchedjto __he_Doma&t, -TiaFEarnelLand Newmarket, in-the following order:-_.A_it_t_lery Band, under Bandmaster Hunter; Co»_rt City of Auoldand;/©purfe Zesft landia;.Z_alan_ia^{ Pride (Juvenile pourt):,. .R^present&trfes. of;. Onehunga',--Panm ua.e>j} _,pd ; Da_rgayiU.eCbu__B.FQh-jfivalat the Domain a

programme of sports was anAAAL "~~* competitors being numerousß^,.*-_°uSh, the events well. cont-stedT T& w^ 6 '^ttl-SS 2000.'persons-present in the 7?nm?° ? ore tha.. and the Velocipede Circus wa Tin nF.?^^* music At four o'clock the processio?^w^*o*!?6 Motion the members returned tc"town ntoTTa^ni the CourtHouse the at homes to make preparations for ti? e ed to their m . CONCERT AND bat? This was held in the Choral SfeU&'k the concert/commencing at pi^tF. Ie .Teidnj. Shepherd, Chief Rangelocc&dol^' $& Songs were sung by Broth.ra AlinanK &hair and by Mrs Augur, and Brother Deml^H an Irish jig. The following repre?™^.^o^ other Societies addressed the SS- n Te._°f Christmas, Court ■ Zealandia, AolrS r°the r Moulden, Pioneer Lodge, NIobT? • i^r.^if'^tter gess,- Parnell Lodge, IGo_£ Brot__ P ? w thl r B»- Sureka Lodge, NloOF; Brothei ■KinS* B?pw. -Robin Hood, AOF, Panmure; Br o fe& Court good, Zealandia's Pride, Ju.enjler^-iSOl^. Brother Hughes, lOOF,' American cS_f AP F i Dancing commenced at nine Vc.o c k &° n- Hooper officiating as M.C. TheTftnp &> J? ro _.h(* Artifiery Company, _nder BZdSfe^P 6 supplied the dance music. ""»««- Hunter,

CABLEGRAMS.

(SPECIAL TO THE -"STAB.") (FROM OUR SPECIAZ LONLn* CORRESPONDJmTf)

The Afghanistan War.

, Yakoob Khaa Proclaimed Ameer. "■'•[ laternatioaalism .ia Deamaik. "Wreck of a_Steame_. MANY LIVES SUPPOSED LOST. LONDON, December 25. The American steamer Louisiana has been totally wrecked on the island of Magee, Antrim, Ireland, in a fog. It is feared that many lives have been lost. LONDON, Dec. 23 The most powerful among the Ghilsa Chiefs have proclaimed Yakoob Khan son' of Shere Ali, Ameer of Afghanistan. ' The King_ of Denmark has -received a letter menacing his life. A quantity of Orsini bombs have been seized by the authorities at Copenhagen FORTY-EIGHT PEKSONS DROWNED. LONDON, December 26. An accident has occurred on-the Fiver Orne, in the Department of Ome; France by which 48 persons have been drowned.'- The cause was a breakage in ihe ice.

ITALIAN EXHIBITS FOR AUSTRA LIAN EXHIBITION.

ANOTHER GREAT FAILURE.

ELLIOT YORK DEAD,

tREUTER'S SPECIAL CABLEGRAMS.]

LONDON, Dec. 24. An Italian man of war conveys the Italian -exhibits ■ for the Australian Exhibition. The Duke of Genoa will command the vessel. - ■ o a it • Els worth, Son and' Co. ° havi^failed for £95,000. . ~ . "fyy'fff 1; Elliott York is dead*.,:"' - ' ri'

TURKISH CONVENTION WITH AUSTRIA.

RECTIFICATION OF GREEK FRONTIERF"

DUKE OF EDINBURGH APPOINTED

REAR-ADMIRAL.

BOMBAY, December 22,

Genenral Brown occupied Jellalahad yesterday, when all was quiet. The in habitants are friendly. Tha flight of the Ameer is fully confirmed.

December 24. The Ghiljiit, a powerful Aihait tribe, has proclaimed Yakoob Khan Ameer. CONSTANTINOPLE, December 20. An Irade published authorises the conclusion of a convention with JAustria regarding the occupation of the provinces. The Porte has appointed Commissioners to rectify the Greek frontier. LONDON, December 22. '■ £1,000,000 worth of deposited bank tenders are invited for the balance of the South Australian loan. '* Intensely cold, snowy weather is prevalent. ._._ The. Duke of Edinburgh has been ap pointed'a rear admiral. y -. ~V VIENNA, Decemoer 2t:. It is semi-officialiy' stated that the Sultan ' h'ks f authorised . the ..settlement,, jof the Montenegro'frontier, the! Porte discussing ~the proposal yunder the guarantee of the European Powers. ■..»-,■_■.

AUSTRALIAN CABLEGRAMS.

;''.;■. ■f. .*; _.y y y_ , _ ■'*""'■ ' *f,'' -^ ri'-■-'-: ;F'^t.ifl-i -■ '~. (FMOM O UIiOW]SfCO£RE§JPgNp^NT.

THE ANTI-CHINESE LEAGUE.

GREAT PROCESSION TO GOYERNOE,

ARRIVAL OF CHRISTCHURCH TEAM.

:■■:.;■'-••' SYDNEY, this day. The Anti-Chinese League formed a great procession which numbered several thou sands of people. They presented a petition to the Governor, asking that all ships on which Chinese are' ? employed,.toibe placed in quarantine, threatening otherwise to for cibly resist;the landing of .the jChinamen.

The Christchurch Cricketers have^amved, consisting, of JMessrs A. M. Ollivier, G. _Watson,.J.-E. Hartland, D.-Ashby, "W. F. Neilson, G.H. Lee, T. S.'y Raker, G. Fowleiy C. Frith', W. Frith, arid E. T. A. Fuller. ''They will play a match against Ballarat to-morrow. ■

y ;f [KEUTEK'S SPECIAL CABLEGEkMS].

LORD HARRIS' TEAM v. VICTORIAN FIFTEEN.

•«* MELBOUKNE/Bec. 26. The match between Lord Harris'team and Fifteen of Victoria is continued. * 12 of the latter are put for 277. This large score is..attributable to the wealc bowling and fielding. Campbell scoted 127. ' HARRIS TEAM-V.F VICTORIANS. F ; MELBOURNE, Dec. 26. In the match,* the English1 Fifteen v. the Victorians.,1 the' latter, wentiii first and kept the wickets all "dayF.F When the stumps were drawn 12. wicketsa were drawn for 288 runs. Campbell made the top score of 128. The weather was splendid. = _ AUSTRALIAN ELEVEN V. ADE —.—r F -LAIDE-rEIGifTEENF ' _____ SYDNEY, Dec. 26. In the match the Australians v. the Adelaide IS, the latter were all put out for 115, arid the 11. with nine wickets down, scored 140. •"'■ *:-'"'-;-.'-'. f 'A''. n ; f ' > - THEiHAWKESBCR^'HANDICAP. _. .- .SYDNEY,-Dec. 26. a The Hawkesbury Handicap was won by; Auckland, North Star second.'.. This was a splendid race. Melbourne was-tfsqualinea..

ANOTHER ANTI-CHINESE STRIKE.

. ' i:'".,. ;:SYDN ( EY, thisdayv The Bulli Coal Company's miners have struck, because the ' .steamer-;-belonging ; lF me^poiafany: base arrived;ft'piri;;§yd'iey wltu ,'a Ciiinesfe crew. '>*' A : -A F:.. F;:_f:f.-, A:'-. aa_ '"" "" SYBNEYf.December-« .* .Ois.ptfc.ih* JohiF Crawford Wilson, »»■ Commanding the armejiL-plated- t_?rets^" Thunderer,/appointed to succeed-.Coni?.^" ! dore Hoskings on theFA_^ft|^a^,statio% i rhoiste_t;"h_s&%oard-7pf_^arit,. onboard Wy -Wolverine ta-d&y.AyAAAtA'-.AAk...., -z:- y^A, *fhelrep.-ffited arrivalol the Me®a, 2Chi__sS-J^&-rf|alse -.Ua-ipF bS||^S: uot ay " :;|^^;jn^e^■^wh-fe■'-^ ": -AA .a.; .—»

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A TINAB UR V & £JO'S GRAND SHOW V OF.'' '"-.•■-■ SUMMER DRESS GOODS J . New Summer Washing Fablic Fashionable Millinery a , Summer Hats , _~,_,. Ladies' Costumes . i A • Girlß' Costumes Maids' Costumes Ladies'and Children's Underclothing Black and Coloured Gilks New Shades in Lustres Snowflake Dress Goods Frillings, Silk Ties Gloves, Umbrellas Linen Collars and Cuffs : -Prints!...- Prints! ....a. .a ,-•..:.,-;,..--,-::;-: ;;a,a -. ...... .Manchester Goods ~. , -. ..,'..., • Fancy Goods : Millinery, Trimmings &c, &0., Sec AN INSPECTION INVITED. AY LIN A BURY & CO. > B,A 204 & 206, QUEI.N-STRBET, Auckland. TTNITED INSURANCE COMPANY. U ,FIRE AND MARINE. : F-,' FIDELITY AND ACCIDENT GUARANTY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. JOHN REID & C 0.,; Agents for Auckland Province. 26, Queen-street. -'- ' HE PARTNERSHIP hitherto sub sisting between J. Cosgrave and W. Graham has been dissolved by mutual consent. /a . ~ JOHN COSGRAVE. (Signed) WMi GRAHAM. In consequence of the Dissolution, the WHOLE Of the STOCK-IN-TRADE, BOOK DEBTS, &c, in Auckland and elsewhere, must be sold immediately, in order to realise. ; The SALE OF_,THE GOODS will take place in Queen-street on .TO-MORROW (Thursday), when that Enormous and1 Valuable Stock must be Sold Regardless :ofJCost !! Jo Cosgrave & Co. Wholt_sa_.__ and Retail DRAPERS AND CLOTHIERS, 'Queen-street, Auckland. • •jp" ON.SO NB V HALL. CHRISTMAS TREE AND PROMENADE CONCERT IN AID OF ALL SAINTS' ORGAN FUND, . TO-NIGHT (FRIDAY) AND SATURDAY, _~;. a : .: ~. 0a : Leo. 27 and 28.,: Time of Admission: 2 p.m.l . ; Concert each Evening at;. Seven o'clock. ARTILLERY BAND! REFRESHMENTS ! ADMISSION—ONE SHILLING. Children, Sixpence. Busses will leave the Union Bank and Pon so nbyevery half- hour. FURNITURE— For the Drawingroom Dining-room, Library, Be room, or Kitchen, on Sale at I &H. COOKE'S. CARPETS— Including Brussels, 1 apes try, Kidderminster, Stair Felt, and Dutch, on Sale 1 & H. COOKE'S. lINOLEUM and Floorcloths, all widths, J Bath Mats, in Linoleu r and Floorcloth, on Sale at T & H. COOKE'S. HEARTH RUGS, Door Mats, plain and wool bordered. Matting, Wool Mats, Bed-side Rugs, on Sale at T. & H. COOKE'S. .-F.... p RON BEDSTEADS. — French, Half ' JL " Tester, Stump and Folding; Iron Cots, all sizes. Wood Bedsteads and Wood Cots, on Sale at T, & I H. COOKE'S. * BEDDING.— Hair, Wool, (Spring, Cocoa •""Fibre, and Flax Mattressea, Feather Beds, Bolsters and Pil lows, on Sale at T. & H. COOKE'S. a LASSES.—Ghimney Glasses, iv Gilt, Walnut, and Maple Frames, Toi let Glasses. Toiletware, Cane ,T'JF F.F. -. seated'Chairs,inf?reatvariety, on | ■'-. Sale at T.& H.COOKE'S. P RICES.—As we import direct from the •aa- -English-Manufacturers, we are "able to sell all imported goods as vy„, low as any house in town: and, ' employing steam power; in our Faotory, are enabled to offer ■'_■•:.'-F- articles of local manufacture at a very moderate rate. AT« &&Qq^b ', ; B-DRNITURE AND CARPET WAREHOU E a:, a '; (^, QUEEN-STREET. ! "WT ATIONAL INSURANCE COM •' PANY OF NEW ZEALAND, i ■ OAEITAL .. - _. Aif'-r,tH -?." Al'mm 'VA, A- UNIJmTEp.LLABIIiITY. | F ■ tOTJ^jr_K^!t:MiRIN-_lßi BISKS, of{ every description accepted; on the most favourable terms. °Ayj'ff _'. ■ -,_.-.-.,-..;: ,*,..,.,.. ! ' 'All funds 'invested in the colony.-! ■ j ' ] HENRY E WILLIAMS, Kf_ AAA'. V A R D S\O "F CF.T.F.':.'i-RESS MATERIALS ; -i i -taKT.O ;B E r SAL D C HEAP. 10.000 YARDS OF" 7PLAIN LUSTRES j»- TO BE SOLD CHEAP. ! ,zo »>ctC -a-_ I : ;gjj^ Amvyi -^Hy-^TKINS^ | Invites Insuectibn of his NEW SPRING AND . SUMMER -DRESS.rMATERIALS. ,rThe rStock this, Season is an immense one, of thr greatest variety, and the prices the lowest ntheCity.^ - - .•;-,- r._iy.<yrry_ 'EsH.A.has also just received ex *Leou! to his -own: order, a Very Large Stock of BLACK SILKS, same as always kept in Stock. | These can be specially, recommended. They always wear well, and give great'satisfaction. I Also, COLOURKD SILKS-a splendid assortment in all then w Colors, a q ,- -, ; y j _,; •■; ;Al^;';-TJS¥^PENED, j a.-a-a A Comoleta Stock of Long -Curtains,! Quilt - , Table Linen, - Sheetings, Blankets. '• Calicos, and Manchester Goods.; IN THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT :l (A Very Heavy tfffJs): I < __- fa SPLENDID VALUE ofINOW Bam.lGoaiST* " Trowsers and Vests, Trowsers,&c. SPECIAL LINES in Galatea and .Paget Coats; .» in Blue and Black Clofh.-Wbrstedj ■•' ,"; ! Coatings, Diagoufl,l r TWeedF ; ; t.S -a Fi-aMa,;.:..,'. &C„ :,.1&<..,.0-:&%.iliif.[ j ; 3'*" The STOCK of Hoy's and| Youth's Clotiiing is very large this Season; and of gopd-'valuej MA ' -^- I .cr^w, Wfiffi fOE*' TWEEDS* td TsMatS Sup«Hetol?#ijoleßfd9-J-_ribes. aoli-iifh.oi £ ,-j o>!i~Tf._____-_____i-w»..ci ? GMSdD.xW----t.^offitiS&ii^e&r, from lfl.al.fi/? n,-'-,,: ,A^A. ' t!i I*' ' a; M'ls. '■■' ' ATTgg-K k'r% | t:gv6F 7 Woaclerftil i



1 $?00 PAIRS 0F KID GLOVES' W. RATTRAY Has the IMMENSE STOCK of One Thousand Six Hundred (1,600) pairs of KID G L O V E S In Josephine, with One and Two Buttons, an FRENCH KID GLOVES With Two and Four Buttons, in White, Lteht Fancy, Drab, Dark Shades, and Black. - - INSPECTION IS INVITED.-- r. , W. RATTRAY, , DRAPER, CLOTHIER, AND OUTFITTER (Established a.d. 1853.) I NEW ZEALAND HOUSE, | 66, QUEEN-STREET, A | .C)'KL AND, Opposite the Bank of New Zealand. AUCKLAND RACING CLUE. SUMMER MEETING." \ .. (New Year's Day), January Ist and 2nd, 1879. New Year's Day (Wednesday), January 1,1879. Derby Stakes, of 100 eovs , , Publicans' Pokse, of 60 soys Selling Race, of 50 soys The Auckland Racing Club Handicap of . 200 soys Hack Hurdle Race, of 10 soys Grand Stand Handicap, of 100 soys , Thursday, January 2,1879. '"',-' Mares' Produce Stakes, of 100 soys Aucki and Plate, of 100 soya Handicap Steeplechase, of 150 soys Stewards' Handicap, of 100 soys Consolation Handicap, of 40 soys ' y RULES AND REGULATIONS i (See Handbills.) WM. PERCIVAL, Secretary A. R.C. .. RESIDENTS OF PARNELL,—Before Purchasing your Christmas Presents, call in and see my Grand Display of Fancy Goods in endless variety.—F. Tomlinson, Draper, Parnell SPECIAL NOTICE TO FARMERS. REAPERS ANI) BINDERS ON SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED. Vessel Now Due. H A*R V E S T E R KING AND MARSH HARVESTER, BY GAMMON AND DEERING. These Celebrated MACHINES, now brought to the highest state of perfection, have, during the last season, been remarkably successful in America, and are found to surpass all others in Lightness of draught, combined with strength Simplicity of construction Freedom from breakage Rapidity and excellence of work. ! ' ' The Binder is undoubtedly the most .simple and efficient yet made, and the travelling bars are a decided improvement on canvass or rubber bands. The Agent 3 specially solicit the inspec tion of intending purchasers, and aro prepared to supply the most ample testimony in favor of these Machines. - E. PORTER & CO., WHOLESALE & RETAIL IRONMONGERS, Auckland, AGENTS FOR NORTH ISLAND. f\ N S A..... Lj E AT THE Stores of the Undersigned : 1 TWO-HORSE MOWER (AND CORN BINDER MACHINE 1 No. 2 TAUNTON HAY-MAKER , l'No. 27 HORSE-RAKE [ f. A'}.\f I.N.S.D. CHAFF-CUTTER 1 FAN MILL, for Winnowing Grain and t Seeds Tho above Machines are well worth inspection. W. J. HURST & CO./ | y,A 101. Queen-street. •< r^REATEST VARIETY of BEDSTEADS \3C in Auckland. . ... Greatest Variety of BEDROOM fu__t.__.uk__ Greatest Variety of Drawing: room Suitks Greatest Variety of Dining-room Suites Greatest Variety of CARPETS Greatest Variety of FLOORCLOTHS city Hall furnishing arcade. Holloway„ Qariick S3 Qraa well Have for Sale— qk a 3KDSTEADS, the Handsomest in ou\s Auckland. Iron, Kauri, Cedar, Rimu, and Mottled Kauri, Half Tester and French in all sizes. Stump and Stret chers, Wood and Iron Cots, Folding and Rocking Cots. '■" 1 .'P. ROLLS of CARPET to .select: fro m •'■'*'■ . Brussels, Tapestry, Velvet Pile, Kid derminster, Felt,' Duch, Jute, and Stair Carpets; Hearth Rugs; Mat tings, yarious.kin___ 1 OOfi '■ 6 H A--rift S. ': comprising American, J. \J\J\Jy, English, Austrian Bent Wood, Italian, • "-■" '.. and. Colonial, -,__ suit aU classes. I ' Wholesale and Retail., o(\(\ TOILET 'GLASSES. Very handsome ov-'v ones just opened; also, a large lot ot Chimney Glasses, Walnut, Gilt, and Ebonized Frames.^ A(\ CHESTS DRAWERS in various woods *^ and styles. KA- WASHSTANDS & TOILET; TABLES, "O various designs. QA SETS TOILET WARE, some very ov choice. BEDDING of all kinds .BLANKETS, QUILTS, SHEETS,' Seof AOR PAIR- WHITE CURTAINS, Lace' _:___» Leno, Aplique. &c. MANCHESTER DRAPERY'GOODS clothing, &c. ..-_.:_:, ':i Book Catalogues sent Post Free. . -j Holloway, Garlick and Cranwell, CITY HALL ARCADE, i '.£' : QUEEN AND LORNErSTREETS, . - AUCKLAND. VI [ COLONIAITiNSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. ' | AzA'l \ ■ .ff'lff ''F'iiEt'E. .ANDj.MAR'f^E^ I ia .-...- Capital - -V^rsy .r,..., i ,fi;0 d£^mm ——-HEADOFFICE-WELLINGTON j-iA'-'AAI Av.r. y_ z. y " \>.,.T,f A Notice to 'insurers*! j At the expia-f-on of the first FinancialjP____io_L of the a Qompanyythe Directors will offe^atft: I -persons who_ have insured with the Cqmpany-r .the right of taking up at par one of the uhagMed, shares for every F JSI-of premium-paid'bi-JJ^m^) o^m^^k^^ ___ j FHFF IH BSOtl .-';.. ..a-.■-. 'a General Manager 'Z New Yoafs- . J\



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