[KBUTBR'S special CABLEGAMS].

THE EXHIBITION AT SYDNEY.

— £-=: sYDN EY, Uecem Der, 'z. The Government 1 have 'decided to;'take the exhibition into their ownkands. The aspect of the seamen's strike is un ch Ag public banquet of cricketers takes place to-night, whe^ the Governor will v be present. .?_■ '"'• ■"■;' ~[:;_ ; '■ *>t£j V Sailed : The s.s. J,ero. _. ,' .

POLICE COURT.— THIS DAY.

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

rrhit drunkard's Parade.—Four men were „,i«.hpd into Court this morning, under Command of Constable McLellan, and charged S drunkenness.- They, pleaded guilty, and were subjected to fine or imprisonment. Thos. Carr (3rd offence), seven days in durance VlA* Freeman in Slavery.—Harry Freeman, n. little man, pleaded guilty to a charge of striking Charles Barnes in the face, on the 2nd __?•'• but he was very drunk at the time.— Charles Barnes, an apprentice on the Southern Cross, deposed that prisoner came on board, and asked if he was the " boss." 'He told him h R was not, when prisoner " set to at him, and "hided" him.—Prisoner said he knew nothing nf the matter.—George Brown, boatman, saw a "tussling" in about when, the 'prentice jumped overboard. He did not see a blow struck.— Henry Holbrook, waterman, saw the boy over board. ' He leapt folly six yards out 9f the boa,t, but was too far off to see much.—Prisoner said he was sorry. If the boy had been struck it must he laid to the drink.—Fined 10s, cost 3 9s; or 14

Lunacy.—John Stenhouse was brought into Court, suffering from delirium tremens, through excessive drinking. The unfortunate man was in the wildest stati of excitement, and remanded for eight days.—This was one of the saddest spectacles witnessed in the Court. The man was qaite road, and three constables were employed in getting him to a cell. Leaving, a Cart.—Henry Smith, farmer, was charged with leaving his horse and cart un attended in Pitt-street, on the 20th ult.—Defen dant pleaded not guilty.—Mr James Burtt deposed that he saw defendant, who evidently had been drinking, and was unable to exercise proper control over hi 3 horse.—Dr Hooper said he was a very unwilling witness. He had no desire to appear against the man, but there was a great deal of carelessness exhibited by defen dant. Fined 10s, costs 30s 6d.—Defendant: That's a fine thing for a fellow, after being 3i> years in the colony! *>John Thomas, Tiini Ploughman.—John Thomas White, alias Dyson, was again brought up on charges of obtaining goods by false pre tences.—The first charge preferred 6gainst prisoner was that of obtaining SA in money, a silver watch, a gol . albert chain, and other goods, the property of Johh Thomas Clark, value £23 —Sub-Inspector Pardy conductod the case. — Prisoner was undefended. — John Thomas Clarke deposed that he was a watchmaker in Grey-street, Auckland. On Tuesday, the 12th -alt., the prisoner called at his shop and said he came from Cambridge; and witness's friends, who were with him, said, '• White was a " lucky fellow." He had a legacy left him. Prisoner called him on one side, and said '"I'm the luky man who came in for the legacy." Did you not see it in the Star? "He had not seen it, but subsequently he saw the announcement. Mrs Armer then recommended him, and said White wanted to buy a nice watch. Mrs Armer was known to prosecutor. He selected a watch, but would not give more than £8. He wanted a good serviceable watch for the farm. He set it to time. He left, and returned again about 5 o'clock, said it was all' right, the money had come. He was going to draw £500, and, on the advice of his Waikato friends, he was going to leave £500 in the Union Bank. He looked at an albert chain, but would not purchase then. He left, and returned on the next morning, Wednesday. He said the banks were all closed, couldn't get cash, wanted to go off to the Cattie Show to exhibit Mr Fantharu's bull. Mr Fantham sot the prize at Cambridge the year before throuKh him. He said he should see so many ladies and gentlemen from Cam bridge at Ellerslie, and requested to have the watch, the albert chain, and pendant. Witness got them from the window, and placed them on the counter. He put his hand in his pocket, and said, "i_other it, the banks are all closed, and I can't get this £50 cheque cashed. 'Tis an awful nmsance." He asked witnes3 if he could cash it, Ho could not, as he did not keep large sums in his house- Did not bring out the cheque. Hethensaid, "rever mind, let me have the things, and Til square up in the morning. It will be all right." He let him have the goods (produced). In unbuttoning his overcoat, pri soner discovered that he had no vest on. He had left it at his hotel. He then borrowed the money and went out and bought a vest with a watch-pocket in it. It was a black -waistcoat, which ha said would show off the albert; he lent him £2. The next morniDg he called again, and said he.was about to bui'd on one of his allotments, and had bought some timber at tbe Sash and Door Company, but they wanted a deposit. He whispered "L"nd me £2, and I will get the "fifty" cashed andpoyyou." He lent him the second £2. He called the next day, and said it had occupied all his time in looking out 5,000 ft of timber. He said " 111 now pop but to get my dinner and get the cheque cashed, and look out some ear-iings, jewedery; cottage clock, wed ding-ring, &c.;" he did not retnrn. Witness went to the Union Bank, where he was " unknown."—ln reply to prisoner, witness stated, that he was not in bed, but having break fast when accused came into the shop.—The lodger clerk of the Union Bank of Australia deposed to the fact of the prisoner having no account at this bank.—J. H. Witheford, reporter, Evening Star, deposed: He was travelling through Waikato on the 10'h and 11th ult., and heard from Waikato settlers that the prisoner had received a legacy. While returning to Auckland in the train, the prisoner came for ward and said he was the lucky man who bad received the money. Subsequently prisoner went to witness at the Star orHoe, and asked if it could be mentioned in the paper. On witness replying that a paragraph had besn given in, prisoner asked if there was any thing to pay. Witness said "No."— On the prisoner being asked by the Bench if he had any question to put to "witness, he replied that he did not know him, and had not seen him before.—Mr Brookes, bank's gent, Cam bridge, and Mr MeVay, saddler," were also examined. The prisoner was committed to take his trial at the next criminal sittiags of the Supreme Court.

A CANADIAN IN DEFENCE OF PASTOR CHINIQUY.

(To the Editor of the Star.) Sib,—lt was with very great surprise I read in your issue of the 28th certain statements made b7 father Henneberry in reference to Pastor Chiniquy, who, being in Australia, is unable to vindicate himself from the aspersions cast upon him, and which, to use the milde3t term, are far from truthful. Having but recently arrived herefrom Canada, I am somewhat acquainted with the career of Pastor Cbiniquy, whose labours amongst the French Canadian Catholics in particular, have been so successful that thousands have renounced Romanism, and identified themselves with Protestant Churches, I myself have seen the names of hundreds pub lished at a time in the Montreal "Witness" who have formally given notice to the Bishop of their withdrawal from the Catholic Church; many of them in so doing sacrificing their worldly prospects, and incurring the displeasure of relatives and friends. These are well-known facts in Canada, and can be easily authenticated by referring to the columns of rthe Montreal "Witness." And as to Pastor Chlniquy having been treated with indifference and contempt, such is not the case, for, on the contrary, he ha 3 been subjected to continued|hostility andperaecu tion from Roman Catholics, and that quite recently: and, instead of his being repudiated by the Proteßtants of Canada, he is held in the highest respect and esteem by them, and is now the Da3tor of a large Church in Montreal, com poaed of seceders from the Church of Rome, and in good standing in the Presbyterian Church, the members of which are not so Jeasily gulled as the faithful in Auckland are by the Baron Munchausen tales of Father Henneberry—as instance the statement of " 100,000 Indiana being converted in one evening" by Pastor CMniqay, when there are only a few thousand Indians in the whole of the provinces of Quebec and Ontario. The statement of his "having made and sold consecrated wafers" bears its refuta tion In the face of it, for to whom would he sell them %— not to the Romanists, who hate him; and certainly not to Protestants, who do not appreciate them. In conclusion, I would say that though Father Henneberry assumes the role of a censor, yet he has much to learn of the Spirit of Christ, who inculcated love andfor bearance to all, including even our enemies ; and, as a.missionary, I think he would domore good preaching justification by faith m Jesus Christ to the sinners of Auckland than by causing a prurient curiosity in the minds of his hearers to know the teachings of Mrs Bcsants " Fruits of Philosophy."—Yours, &c, Edmund Bell.

(To the Editor.) Sir,—l read in your report of Father Henne berry's services, that that-gentleman publicly states tbat Peri. Chiniquy is a liar. This state ment, if worth anything, is open to the puolic to iudge of.; but judgment must, of course, be suspended until the absent man attacked arrives. Meanwhile, I doubt not. Father Henneberry will attempt to repeat aa;ain and again lits state ment, which many of his hearers will take as being the utterance of truth, until the villined individual arrives. But if Father Henneberry tells the truth, he will await tho arrival ot Chiniquy, and like a man and a Christian, to his face reprove, and, in the same manner aa ne now so snugly deliveis himself, apply tho epitliet again. I trust that when the principle which animates all Englishmen is brought to bear upon the question: Who is the liar? the love of fair play, of justice, and truth, will lead them (and let us hope many of those who have listened to Father Henneberry's late services) to use their own unbiassed judgment, and not to accept the dicta of any man, be he priest or what not. I think we may congratulate; the community upon the possession of liberal-minded men who belong to the Roman Catholic communion, but that the number, of intelligent, unbiassed, and thoughtful amongst them may be increased by the wise and tolerant system of secular educa tion, is the intense desire of one who loves Fair Pt,ay _............:•.....■..- ---—■■■ [We have several other letters in defence of Pastor Chiniquy,? but they are for the mos. part

similar in substance to those already published A correspondent also sends us an extract from the Toronto" Daily„ Colonist," of JanS 83? •1859, giving an account of an exciting scene on Pastor Chiniquy'a secession from the Roman Cathohc.Church, a congregation, 4,000 stoSLT threatening to tear the Bishop tb pieces W. have likewise received a copy of the •' Freeman! Journal," Sydney, containing extracts from a pamphlet said to have been published by Mt William B. Court, ex-Superintendent of <*• John p Presbyterian Sabbath-school, of Montrea " entit ed "The story of myconnection with the Chimquy movement in Montreal of 1871-1877 » The extracts make charges against Pastor Chimquy of greatly exaggefatinglSenuniber of his converts, and of. other conduct a + n «f with his high-minded professions bKSK are too long for publication.-ED. E~S.] arnoles

THEATRE ROYAL-" OUR BOYS" The pleasant comedy of "Our Boys" was pro duced at the Theatre Royal last evening before -a-mqderately good house. Mary Melrose was ably impersonated by Mrs Walter ma, and her acting m the part was all that could be desired. Miss Lily May was very successful as " Berlinda" c^ ai?Sf hoi lae "slavey;" and Miss Jessie Raymond played well as Clarissa Champneys. Mr J. O Brien appeared as Talbot Champneys, and his impersonation of the eccentric young man was exceedingly successful. Mr Steele as Charlie Middlewick, and Mr Mus<?rave as Perkyn Middlewick were both fairly good. ™ <. XUa? oys"_.■*£& be «>P«»tea to-night, and Black Sheep, by Edmund Yates and Palgrave Simpson, to-morrow; and, as this playisahiehlv interesting and attractive one, there will no doubt, be a good attendance. "Pink Dominoes," next to "Our Boys" tbe most successful play produced in London during the last few years, has been prepared, and is announced for Thursdaynight, with full scenery and accessories.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) RUSSELL, this day. LATEST SHIPPING. 7 Sailed: Mariner and Golden Isle, for Wan garei. Captain Grant reports speaking, on the 12th of last month, about 300 miles eastward, the N.Z. ship Red Cloud, bound from Bombay to San Francisco,, in ballast. Captain Grant supplied o TT'i 1 blscult- She was then 66 days outT Sailed : Hawea. Passengers—Messrs Kelly and Campbel!, Mis 3 Davidson, and others. GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. A MAIS FALLS DEAD. Mr Wakefield, Under Secretary of Gold fields, has left for Coromandel. A man naned Taylor, working on Thorp's farm, Ohinemutn, fell dead yesterday. Moanatairi—A small reef from the Wal lace leadei has been intercepted. It shows gold freely.

SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

(PER STAR SPECIAL WIRE\.

LYTTELTON, this day. ARRIVAL OF THE DAKCY PRATT. Arrived—Darcy Pratt, from Kaipara. Sailed — Derwent, brig, and Torea, schooner, for Kaipara. Sea Gull, for Manukau, aud Josephine for Auckland, via the Thames. Exports, per Torea : 208 sacks, 90 bags grain, 26 bales, 2 casks, 4 cases. Per Josephine : 32jsacks, 380 bags wheat and oats. DUNEDIN, this day. Mysterious Death- The body of a man named Scannells, who has been missing for a week, was found in the Lee stream yesterday. There were no marks of violence. His mate Little was arrested last week for stealing Scannells' swag, and remanded till the missing man could be found. When last seen in Scan nells' company, Little had no money. Shortly afterwards he was spending money. At the inquest a verdict was given of died from asphyxia and exposure. SINGULAR BLUNDER IN AN ACT. The "Morning Herald" points out a blunder in the Administration Act, 1878. The omission of word " illegitimate," before the word " female," in the clause of the Act, has the effect of transferring the property of any female who dies intestate and without issue, to her mother, and to the heir of her mother, Keith Ramsay and James Mills have been elected members of the Harbour Board without opposition. AM OTHER RAILWAY ACCIDENT. Another accident happened on the Northern railway near Palmers ton yesterday. A goods train from Oamaru, and consisting of several trucks, was thrown off the line. It was proceeding at a low rate, but there is a sharp curve where the accident happened.

WELLINGTON, this day. HARBOUR DEFENCES. Plans for the defence of various harbours in the colony have been prepared, but it is not considered advisable to make their details public at the present time, before the plans are finally decided upon. An officer of experience will be selected to report upon them. FATHER HENNEBERRY 'SUP PORTED. Preaching at the Roman Catholic Cathedral on Sunday morning, Father McGuinness followed up the remarks of Father Henneberry, at Auckland. Father McGuinness spoke strongly against balls and other worldly amusements. He con demned the young ladies of the day for dressing in the extreme of fashion, in rich garments, while they were standing on the, brink of an awful eternity. He quoted' Tertullian's remark that " Earth is but an abbreviation of Hell." He said that if Catholics properly realised their position they would go about in tears, instead of spending their brief lives in thoughtless gaiety and heedless pleasure. JOURNALISTIC CHANGES. Mr Moor, who has been business manager of the " New'Zealander" since its starting, having been appointed to the editorship of the Christchurch " Globe," has severed his connection with the former journal, and in a few days will proceed to Christchurch. BOARD OF CONSERVATIVES. It is proposed to establish a Board of Con servators at Hull River. REV. A. REED ON SUNDAY OBSER VANCE. The Rev. A. Reed, preaching in the Wes leyan church yesterday, replied to an article in the "Post" on Sunday observance. He condemned the mail steamers leaving on Sunday, and train cars running; and also ad vised his hearers to throw the Mon day morning's newspaper behind the fire as soon as received, because the men had to work on Sunday to bring it out. [PRESS AGENCY.] LYTTELTON, this day. The Seagull, Torment, and Torea sailed for Kaipara yesterday, and the Maud Graham for Manukau. WELLINGTON, this day. UNSAFE KEKOSENE. The Inspector of Kerosene of the Corpor ation has been testing several consignments of kerosene to different merchants, and out of 1,550 cases he found not more than 25 or 30 were considered perfectly safe for household purposes, the flashing point being from 90 to 100 degress. WANGANUI, this day. THE AUTUMN RACES. The annual race meeting is fixed for the 13th and 14th March, when there will be £910 divided into twelve races. The prin cipal handicap is £300.

Slß.—Allow me a small space in your valuable, paper to express the great disatis faction that was felt among the bystanders at the late A. A. C. Fports held on Saturday, 30th November, in the Domain, with refer ence to the mile race; which I consider was very unfair, on account of them not doing the full advertised mile. Satisfaction would befelt among many if it were run over again, when we could see what ought to have been a good race.—l am, &c, A Spectator. We have received Pfrom the Government Printer a further batch of Parliamentary Papers and " Hansards.".. It is estimated that our sawmills at pre sent give an annual yield of 100,000,000 superficial feet of timber.

KIMBAL BENT, THE DESERTER.

| We rhave~xeceived^riformation~^oraHSSr j McComish, formerly band-master of-• the 57th Regiment, which is r corroborated by- Mr Short, who also served in the band. Both of these gentlemen" ~" were well acquainted with Kimbal Bent, who de serted to the Maoris, fought with.them against the troops throughout the war, and has lived with them ever since, though he is now anxious to secure a pardon from the Government. Be deserted in 1864 from a military post, called i Manawapou, in the Wanganui district, after having been flogged for some flagrant, breach of discipline." He was a recruit, of English extraction, but had travelled in America ; was between 24 and 26 years of age; stood about sft. 7 inches; of slight build and swarthy complexion. Bent had been repeatedly punished for acts of petty thievery and drunkenness, and at the time of his desertion was a defaulter undergoing " pack-drill." He walked coolly out of camp with all his accoutre ments and aims, crossed the ground inter vening between the camp and the Maoris by going up a gully, and was soon lost to sight, though oui informants say;thathe was never to " memory dear." The credit of a distinguished corps like the 57th could never be tarnished by one black sheep in the flock, and though Kimbal Bent's example was followed by another. There was a potatc c field distant some two miles from the camp, and thither a corporal and three or four men were wont to repair each day to supplement the rations. One day a party of three men of the 57th went out for this purpose, when they were suddenly pounced upon by a party of natives, amongst whom was the deserter Kimbal Bent. Two of the soldiers escaped, but the third, a man named Hennessjr, was taken and kept a prisoner for two or three months. When he subse quently effected his escape he informed his comrades that Kimbal Bent had fre quently endeavoured to induce the Mii-<ris to kill him, which would have been d ue but for the intervention of another desei fer named O'Connor. Kimbal Bent lived exactly in the Maori style, having taken a solemn oath to abandon every rernm.nt of European habits. Mr McComish doubts the truth of the report that Bent killed Col. Hazard, but believes that officer was shot by a Maori whom he was in the act of pursu ing. Bent was the best shot in the regi ment, having learned the trade of a gun smith. This will account for some of the excellent shooting at long ranges which the Maoris sometimes made with Enfield rifles taken from parties by surprises and ambus cades. The offence for which Bent was un dergoing punishment at the time of his de sertion was that of stealing from a grocer's shop, kept by a person named Menzies.

INQUEST.—THIS DAY.

An inquest was held this afternoon at the Freeman's Hotel, before Dr. Philson, coroner, and a jury, on the body of David Buchanan, who was found dead in the office of Mr Neil Lloyd, of Ponsonby, on the moining of the 2nd inst. Mr Noah Wood, foreman. Constable Jones represented the police. Neil Lloyd was sworn, and de posed: lam a rope-maker at Ponsonby have known the deceased 45 years. He was formerly a master brewer, his age was about 66. He was a widower, had no special place of abode, slept at the Pon sonby steam ropeworks. He was watch man or general care-taker. He had been in my employ three months, his habits were sober since he was at the works. I consider that he was not a healthy man, sometimes complained as though some thing was inwardly wrong. He was full-bodied, never knew him to have a fit. He lived by himself. He had a bad appetite. Seldom took food freely. Often laid his hand over his heart, especially when feeling ill. Am not aware that he had medical advice. Saw him last alive on Saturday night, between seven and eight o'clock. He was returning from the grocers' shop in Ponsonby lload to the works with his provisions. He was quite sober. I went to the works at half-past seven on Monday morning. Saw the office door open and the matrass on the floor. Called out not up yet, Mr Buchanan, but received no answer. Looked in, and saw the body, with blankets over it, aud found that he was dead. His right hand was over his heart. He was lying in an easy position; no appearance of convulsions; features calm. There was nothing in the office to indicate the manner of his death. Sent a lad for a policeman, who came with the messenger. Dr Bayntum was also sent for, who came at once and examined the body, and said he must have been dead six or eight hours. The body was then removed to the dead-house. Deceased has not left any property. His cousin, Dr Buchanan, resides or did reside in Sydney. He was a Dative of Greenock, where he has a brother. His father was a merchant, and moved in the higher circles of society.

S. THOMAS'S BAZAAR.

This bazaar was closed on Saturday, and the committee are satisfied with the result. They have decided to reserve a balance of unsold ttoods for a future occasion, to be announced as soon as possible. The committee desire to tender their thanks to all who' contributed to render the bazaar a success, and to the Press, with especial remembrance of Bandmaster Hunter and the members of the Artillery Band, who declined to make aßy charge.

"BACK FROM THE GRAVE."

(To the Editor.)

Silt, —In these enlightened days, when in a new country religious dissensions should be at once stopped. I was proud to hear a sermon delivered by Rev Mr Webb at the Theatre Royal on Sunday evening last. Christmas is near hand. Perhaps the rev gentleman would kindly re-deliver it for the occupants of the Old Men's Refuge. A little treat to the old and needy would not be amiss. I am sure the plate would not be empty.—Yours &c, New ZeALANDER.

HARBOUR BOARD.

THE Board met this afternoon. Present: Messrs T. Boylan (in the Chair), J. C. Firth, T. Hill, A. Isaacs, McKenzie, Brown, Casey, Melton, Daldy, Kissling, Thome, and Eaton.

Apology.—An apology for non-attend ance was received from Mr Masefield.

Dredge.—The recommendation of the Works and Endowment Committee that the dredge be laid up and all hands dis charged was adopted. Auckland Timber Company's Wharf. —Letter from the Auckland Timber Com pany, requesting permission to erect a wharf opposite their reclamation allotments. — Referred to the Works Committee.

Tenders. —Mr Garnant's tender for fascines, and Mr McDonald's tender for scoria ash, were accepted in accordance with the recommendation of the Works and Endow ment Committee.

LEAVE of absence.—Leave of absence for three months was granted to Mr W. C, Daldy. Tenders for Re-building Wha.rf. — The following tenders were received for re building section seven of the Queen-street Wharf :—Richard White, £1035; Alexan der Sutherland, £1037. The Engineer's estimate was £925. Mr White's tender was accepted. Deputation.—Messrs Jakins, Lamb, Winstone, Dr Campbell, and others, ap peared as a deputation in reference to the closing of the Breakwater Road.—Mr Jakins, on behalf of the deputation, stated that the closing up of the road would be a great injustice to those who held 88 years' leases of allotments from . the Harbour Board. Mr Lawson, in answer to a deputa tion, said it would only mean a man and a gate.—The Chairman asked the deputation to put their requests into writing, when they would receive the consideration of the Board. -! -"" '[r'w- - ■■■■■ '.•■ • ■■■-■.

Path to the Weigh Bridge.—Mr Casey moved : " That a footpath' be formed of shells from Custom-House-street to the

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Southminster a Total Wreck.

i IBY TELEGRAPH.}^ ;;;:;; (From our own Correspondent.)•' 7 m .Iii^WELLiGTON/thkay:^ The Stbrmbird'hasfjust retiiiiied from the' wreck of ..the Southminsterj'.'and, reports a total Wreck with 13' feet ol water alongside. The vessel is barely a quarter of a mile from the shore. , Nothing is. being done to save the cargo. The men are stiU ; in tents' ashore awaiting order. : The:'Captain;is jit the Kekeranga Telegraph' Station.; The sails are not unfurled. :Mr. Boardman, of the South ; British,. ;took possession; and :placed".' a crew 'pf ' six men: in charge, ' whom :! he . brought down It was squally, weather,,but it is now fine, and thje; sea is smooth, but with the "first1 south-easter the ship must break up. Mr Boardman asserts that the,' South British loss will not exceed.£l,ooo; ■■ ■?■->■

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

mails wiix Close as Under '!-;<-. t ■ ; For Thames, this day,' at 5.30 p.m.: and- to-' morrow, at 5 p.m. - •• ; m,i ;' . : For Waiheke Coromandel, per Argyle. on Friday next, at 2.30 p.m. *.. . Kye,on For \yangaret Heads, Waipu, Wangarei, and Wangapai. per Argyle, this day, at 4 p.m. - For Wanjrarei Heade, per Mary • Anne, to-mor row,latßa.m. iv.rf."_. Fnr Tauranga, Giaborne, Napier, and Southern: per Hawea, to-morrow, at 3 D^m For Waiwera, Warkworth, Te Arai, Wahm, Wangarei, and Mangapai, per Annie Milbank on Thursday next, at 10 a.m. For Whittangi. Taurangi, and Opotlki, per Rowena, on Friday next, at 4 p.m. For Taranab i and ' Southern Provinces, per Taiaroa, on Tuesday next, at 5 a.m. For Australian Colonies, per Rotorna, on Tues day, 10th December, at 3 p.m. Per s.s. Australia, on Tuesday, December 10, as follows:— . . For Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 3 p.m. > For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 3 p.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 1.30 p.m. Late letters bear ing ; an extra fee of 6d in addition to the postage, will be received by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. Per s.s. Wanaka, on Thursday, 10th instant, as follows:— ' For India, China, Mediterranean Ports, and Continent of Europe, at 2 p.m. For Tauranga, Gisborne, Napier, Southern Provinces, Australian Colonies, and United Klngaom, via Buez and Southampton (for letters pecially so addressed), at 3 p.m. For United Kingdom, via Brindisi, and late letters for Southern Provinces and Mel bourne, at 3.15 p.m. For money orders, registered letters, ane newspapers at 1.30 p.m. 8. B. HISS. Ohlnf Pontmaster.

EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3



ANTED KNOWN, Mr Dampier's Advertisement, commencing Nov. 29th. will be found in the Ith column, 4th page. WANTED, a General Servant.— MrS Tonks, Glenfoyle, Remuera ; or B. Tonks, Queen-street. ' • ; WANTED, immediately, a Cook for the Pelta'Hotel, Ngaruawahia. w&i WANTED, a good Farm Labourer ; one used to all kinds of farming work.— Apply to G. Lendrnm, Stable-keeper. A6-roomed House to Let. —Appiy to Mr. Barnes, Karangahape Road, Newton. WANTED,~to see 600 dozen of Stone Ginger Beer Bottles at 15 shillings per gross.—H. fc*. Hayden, Wakefield-street, Auck land. _ " WANTED, a Partner in an old estab lished Lucrative Business.—Address "A.8.C.,"G.P.0., Auckland. WANTED, at once, a tidy little Girl to mind a baby.—Apply to Normanby House, Hobson-street. ; WANTED, a good Fitter; constant employment for a good hand.—Apply to G. Foster, boot Manufacturer, Grey-street, next door to Market Hotel. ANTED, a General Servant.—Mrs Cavanagh, Wyndham-street. WANTED, a General Servant, able to Cook and Wash ; Nursemaid kept; good wages given.—Mrß Gilbert, Parnell. WANTED, a good General Servant.— Alexandra Hotel, Chapel-atreet. WANTED, a good General Servant.— Apply so Mrs. Bond, Manukau Road, Parnell. WANTED, a respectable Boy.—Apply to K. G. Schwartze, Jeweller, Queen- Btreet. WANTED, a respectable Girl for general housework; small family, comfortable home; wages, Bs.—Al, Grey-street. WANTED, a respectable Girl about 15 or 16.—Mrs Pelham, Victoria-street. WANTED, a thoroughly experienced General Servant for Coromandel (private family); wages, 12s. References re quired.—Apply to-morrow, between 9 and 11, at AlbertJHotel. WANTED to Let, a four-roomed Cot tage, with large allotment, in Ponsonby, back of Suffolk Hotel; rent low.—Apply to F. Smith, at Salmon's, Butcher, Hobson-street. WANTED, a Beamsman; constant work at Woolston, Christchurch.—R. Arthur, auctioneer. TI7ANTED to Let, a Sittingroom and Vi Bedroom, either furnished or unfur nished, with use of Kitchen if reauired, in a healthy locality in the Suburbs.—For address, apply at this office. ■ WANTED, a strong Boy for a farm ; must be able to milk.—Apply this office. WANTED, a young intelligent married man to look after sheep and cattle, and do other farm work; also two Labourers,—J. Soppet, No. 8, Queen-street. . WANTED, a strong Girl fer the country; good wages.—Mis. Anderson, Rookby street. WANTED, two Improvers to the Dress making.—Miss chambers, Sheridan street, foot of Wellington-street. WANTED, first-class Kitchen Gar __ dener; single man.—Fisher and Co. ANTED, by a steady industrious single man, a' Situatiion as Coachman or Groom. Can attend to a garden and milk; good reference.—Apply, by letter, to M.8.5., at this office. : WANTED, a Boy to drive a Baker's Cart in the Cou a try.—Apply to-morrow Brown, Barrett, and Co., Elliot-street. WANTED, Nursegirls; wages, 6s to Bs.—Hannaford's, Upper Queen-street. WANTED, Female Servants • wages, 12s to 15s.—Hannaford's, Upper Queen street; .',' • WANTED, a respectable young Girl to make herself generally useful.—Mrs Walker, Ponsonby Road, near Hepburn-street. ANTED, a Girl between 12 and 15 to make herself generally useful in a very small family.—Apply at once to R. and R. Duder, North Shore. W~ ANTED, a Lad who can milk and drive and serve same in town. Com fortable place and good wages.—Mr Wilson, Cox's Creek, by Richmond. WANTED, by a respectable young woman, who will be disengaged after Christmas, a Situation as Housekeeper in either private family or hotel; is a good plain cook; no obiection to either town or country; first-class reference given.—Please state terms, &c, to J.M., Stab office. WANTED, a good General Servant able to cook.—Mrs. R. Arthur, Hepburnville, Hepburn-street.. WANTEE, a good Groom ; one able to milk ; a married man preferred.— Apply Ireland Bros., at their Works, Panmure. 7TENERAL STORE Wanted in town, %JT country, or suburbs. State locality, and full particulars to C. Williamson, Estate and Land agent, Vulcan Lane. WANTED, a smart Boy about 14 years of age, as an Apprentice.—W. Short, Wood Carver-, &c, corner of Cook-street East. WANTED, a middle-aged woman who needs a home, and is used to country life ; one that can milk and has little or no in cumbrance preferred. — Apply to Mr. Hill, Chemist, Queen-street. WANTED, a strong muscular man; very easy work and good pay.—Apply McKay. Hellisr House, Grey-street, between 9 and 11 a.m. ANTED, by a competent Governess, Re-engagement in school or private family; good Music and English.—Address H.E.L., care Mr Thos. Turrell. Queen-street. WANTED, Tenders for three-roomed Cottage, up till Wednesday next;- at 12 o'clock.—Apply to D. Goldie. Custom-house-sk -" ■' ANTED ,/to Buy, a light second-hand Spring Cart, also Harness for same.^J Apply by letter, stating price, CFK, this office. WANTED, a general hand for astore : a young draper preferred, who wishes to learn the general trade.—Wm. Stevenson, Onehunga.



."3||iANTsEMllV!Gene&^Servant for . mgmXjL rMonnt .Albertr-^Wm.—McArthur-and . C O .- Q neen . a t ree t; - - ' i\WANTED, a 'good General Servant.^-1 ' AY T:- j Fitzroy Hotel, Wakefleld-street. WANTED/ a smart Youth for. '.'the. ! Grocery Business. —Robertson Bros,;' Upper Symonds-Btreet. . ;~ . :\rrANTED, by Wednesday, 4th - Dcci, TT | Tenders for the Kemoval of. a: Cottage. iri.Pjtt-Btreet.—For particulars, apply to Henry BHiott. Fort-street. ■ >..-,.--. T .._-■ WANTED, to Sell,, an. Express Cart j and Harness (nearly hew).—Apply J. H. Smith, opposite Great Northern Hotel. WANTED, a Situation, by a Young I Lady, a8 Travelling Companion or Go verness.—Apply by i letter to' Governess, this" office, j . ■ , ■: f . . : ■ ■■ ■____ •"£>• j I G E .',- r ,ft.. ..- N ST ', WANTED to Purchase, several HUNDREDS r of, COMMON PIGEONS. Cash on Delivery, at STAR Office. :,! '.: InU ANTED, a Nursemaid. —Mrs. G. ■ — . i Lewis, Selwyn Terrace, Terrace, Parnell. WANTED, two Carpenters.—J~H. I Smith, opposite Great Northern Hotel. - WANTED all you people who have got I any brains, and want to keep them cool,' to.buy one,of my Pith Helmets at la lid. The' usual price.is 12s 6d.—Samuel Coombes, The People's Clothier, 92, Queen-street, Auckland; 'and Devon-street, Taranaki. , -~;..., TfTSrANTED KNOWN, that Marshall's . TT i and-Copland's Dunedih Beer is on Draught at the Cosmopolitan Hotel. WANTED, four Improvers to the Dress „ making.—Mrs Atkinson. Princes-street. WANTED, one Gentleman Boarder in a house most delightfully situated; sur rounded with flower garden and orchard, with magnificent view; terms moderate.—Mrs. Carlyle Grafton Road, opposite Wesleyan CbapeL WINEI WINE! WINE ! J. WENDEL, Symonds-street, will sell his local Grape Wine, white and red, at 25s per doz.; Quinine Grape Wine. 30s. A. W. Gladding, agent; Upper Symonds-street. WANTED, Wanted to Sell (cheap), . 200 sets of assorted Jugs, 3s 6d the set; about 200 dozen Cups and Saucers at 6d, 5s 6d a dozen; Toilet Sets, 12a and 16s the set; Whits and Gold Toilet Sets, 22s the set: Basins, <ld, sd, and 6d; Teapots, from 2s to 53; lot of Sponge, 6s per lb.; good Tea, 2s; Black Currant Jam, in your own basins, 8d per lb.; Clothes Pegs, Is 3d per gross; Decanters, la 6d each; Shop Twine, only Id per ball. Is 3d per lb.; Tricopherous, 5 bottles for ss; 2J and 3-inch Wire Nails, only 3d per lb.; Small Wire Nails, Id per lb.; Tar Soap, for sick rooms, only 2d per cake, four cakes for 6d; Government Disinfectant Powder, for taking away all kinds of bad smells, only 6d per lb., 3 lbs. for Is 2d; Bell and Black's Tin Matches, la 9d per dozen ; Palmer's Tin Matches, Is 6d per dozen; Blue, 9d per lb.; Small White and Gold Cups and Saucers, 9d each, three for 2s ; lot of Small Toys to be sold cheap; Glass Suira. Basins and Cream Jugs, only Is 4d the pair; White and Gold China Cups and Saucers, Is; Blue Sprig China, 9d, or 8s per dozen; Notepaper, 3d per quire, 5 quires for Is; N otepaper, not ruled, only 9d for 5 quires; Fancy Notepaper, 6 sheets and 6 envelopes, only 2d the packet; Wine Glasses, 4s 6d per doz.—H. Watts, Pitt-street. WANTED KNOWN, that Henry P. Hayward, Upholsterer, Mattrass Maker, and Funeral Undertaker, is still to be found at the foot of Grey-street, opposite the Butcher. WANTED, Everyone to save up their money for my Sale of Unredeemed Pledges, at Mr. Arthur's Auction Mart, on Mon day, 16th December. The sale will be a large one, and will occupy two auctions for at least 7 honrs, commencing at 11 o'clock.—James Rae, Pawnbroker. ANTED KNOWN, that H. Wilson and Co., Steam Coffee, Pepper, and Spice Works, Masefleld's Buildings, Albert street, Auckland, request the attention of the trade and tho public generally to the fact that they ,nse none but the finest Plantation Coffee and the' best Chicory in their Coffee Mixtures. Coffee Roasted and Ground, and Pepper Ground for the trade at very moderate charges. W — ANTED KNOWN, I have opened 25 dozen of American Felt Hats, the nicest thing ever introduced into this market Samuel Coombes, City Clothing Mart, 92. Queen street, Auckland; and Devon-street, Taranaki. WANTED Known, that C. Brookes is prepared to supply all kinds of Colonial Boots and Shoes cheaper and better than any other house in town. A splendid lot of Ladies; and Children's English Goods at reduced prices. Call at once.—C. Brookes, Bine Boot, opposite J. and J. Dickey's and City Hall. ANTED to Sell, 50 Dozen Josephine Kid Gloves, 2s- 6d per pair. Large Stock Two-button Gloves, 2s, 2s 61, 3s. Also a Lot of New, Hats, Bonnets, Flowers, and Ribbons; latest fashion. Tho Largest Stock of Gloves in Auckland.—W. EYRE, Enniskillen House, Victoria-street. , WANTED to Sell, a first-class new Waggonette; also a good second-hand Dog-cart, light and heavy Spring Carts ; also a new Harvest Waggon. —A. Mackie, Royal Standard Carriage and Spring Factory, Durham street, Auckland. T^T ANTED i_ . in O WN. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. MONK! ADVANCED in SUM ' of S_ to £50 on personal security, re-payable by weekly nstalments, at L. H. NEUMEG.EN, Auckland Loan Office, 165, Queen-street opposite Savings Bank. . ___ \\T ANTED KNOWN, thacD. GOLDIE TT is prepared to supply all kinds of Tim ber and other Building Materials, inoluding Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and.Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, ' &c, at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Custom-houso-BtroQt. i "OOTTLES 1 BOTTLES ! BOTTLES Is. 6d. for any quantity of Beer Bottle 3. EHRENFRIED BROS., : Queen street. IF the Man whg. left 29 pieces of - Clothing with Mrs O'Handarato be washed does hot call and pay his account, the Clothes will be.sp.ld to pay expenses. __ : ___________■ BILLIARDS !BI L LIA RD S ! i ' , ■ ANCHOR HOTEL.. , . A Match will be played between Sydney, late of the Occidental Hotel, with a Gentleman Amateur from the South, for £10 a side, com mencing at 8 p.m sharp. 500 up. npHE NEW ZEALAND LAND AND JL LOAN COMPANY (LIMITED). The Share List for New Zealand will be closed on 7th December, 1878. Prospectuses and Forms of Application for Shares may be had at the Branches of the Bank of Australasia, or from the Secretary, at the offices of the Company, where the Memorandum and Articles of Association may be seen. By order. W. SIEVWRIGHT, Secretary. Lloyd's Rooms, Wellington, 20th November, 1878, T>ANK OF NEW SOUTH WALES Established 1817. Paid-up Capital .. .. .. £1,000,000 -Reserve Fund .. .. .. .160,000 This Bank is prepared to make special arrangements for Deposits lodged for fixed periods, and to transact all other Banking Business on terms to bo ascertained on appli cation. Auckland Branch T. H. IVEY, ; Mana gar B" o,w Landing, Ex ' Sea Belle ' from Adelaide : 50 TONS MAGAREY'S FLOOR. CRUICKSHANK '& CO. 16. Queen-street, Auckland, December 3rd, 1878. ■VT O T I C E. TWf O T I C E. STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM AT WILLOW GROVE, DEVONPORT. __ : R. ALISON. Pboprtetob. IF the Mr. Young that adopted a little girl on the sth of November, and turned her adrift in the street on the 30th, doea not come to Bee Mr. Aze,- Newton-street, Newton, direotly, other proceedings will be taken against him. -■» _I_______ TC R O SS, Fencer, Cheshire-street, _ j Parnell. _. , , ■ _______ -.■.': ■ IDIOUND, a small Bunch of Keys.— JL" Owner apply this office.



i'O J_i6t. -Q ~-B LA. C K"!s™m"i"t"h S. A KAEE OPPORTUJSfITY -FOR A GOOD 3 L .TJRAPESMAN ;WITH A SMALL CAPITAL. TO LET, on the best stand in the flourishing town of Gisborne, Poverty Bay, a Blacksmith's Shop, with a splendid set of Tools (all new); the Stock of-Iron" and Coal to be taken at valua tion. There is a good connection and Brat-rate .trade. The party renting would have all the work from Coach Builder and Wheelwright in connection, the only reason'for letting being numbugged by journeyman blacksmiths, and not having time to attend to both branches of | tne trade; this is a chance that seldom occurs.— I For luther particulars, address "'*' i■- --, -w- THARRATT, - ;■:,,.., Coachbuilder a,nd Wheelwright, - ! —I&isborne. TO LEJ, at the Market, House, for one, iv^*y°k?r^hr veeyearß-YAR:D3 suitable for Joiners Workshops, Stone * Cutters, Coal or weighbrid?!! '' &<y" with or without use of! 'TP at t. 10 Market House, for one, two, or-!£ rf ?'£? ar-a—?la^ c' and Commodious Yards ■ with Stables, smtable for Livery purposes, 'Bus Proprietors, Carters, &c. ■—*--*'-•*' '~ - TO LET, at the Market Houise', for ODe, two, or three years-All or part of one wins of the Market House, suitable for Produce Dealers, £L orii Merchants, Furniture Bazaar, Auction Mart, Workshops, Public Bathb, &c. TO LET, at the Market House, for one, two, or three years, Stalls in the best position, suitable for Batchers, Basket-makers, Wood Turners, Fruiterers, Grocers, Prov.sion Dealers. SCO., Sep; ;-••■' ■ >' - RE.N TS small, and no taxes. ' • R. C. GREENWOOD, , Market Inspector. O LET, a comfortable 8-roomed House in Seafleld View.—Apply to Mr Peacock, opposite the Post-office. O BE LET or SOLD, on easy terms, a convenient 5-room House.off Upper Queen street.—Apply to C. Forder, Saving's Bank, Queen-street. O LET, a 7-roomed House in Parnell, at present occupied by General Gossit; a fine view of the harbour.—Mrs Churtoti.Parnell. TO BE LET, with early possession, that comfortable ten-roomed slated Dwelling house in Beresford-street, now occupied by Mr. Edward Bartley, architect. Gas and water laid on.—John Buchanan, Shortland-street. O LET, the Shop and Dwelling-house in Weliesley-street, at present occupied by Mr. A. Gold water.—Apply to John Buchanan, Custom-house-street. npO LET, a. House of six rooms, with a JL well stocked fruit garden, six miles from Auckland. 'Bus passes four times daily,—Apply John .Buchanan, Custom-house-street. O LET, a Five-roomed Cottage on the New North Road, with half-acre of grass land; rent moderate to a good tenant.—For address apply at this office. TO LET, a large Shop, with Dwelling house, corner of Wellesley and Lorne streets.—Apply on the premises to W. Crowther. Meetings. y~ODGEST. ANDREW, No. 418, S.C. An Emergency Meeting of the above Lodge wdl be held, at the Lodsercom, Maßonic Hotel, Princes-street, THIS EVENING, at 7.30. By order of the R. WM. GEO. PAYNE, . Secretary. AUCKLAND SHIP-OWNERS' AND SHIP-BUILDERS' ASSOCIATION. The Adiourne^ Annual Meeting of the above Association will be held, at the Thames Hotel, THIS EVENING, at 8 o'clock. • Members are particularly requested to attend. SHIRLEY W. HILL, Secretary. aRAFTON ROAD WESLEYAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL. The Annual Soiree will-be held in the School room, THIS (Tuesday) EVENING, at 6.30 oclock. A Public Meeting will take place immediately afterward*, at which C. J. Stone, Esq., will preside. Several minister and friends will address the meeting, which will be interspersed with singing by the children. Tickets may be obtained from Messrs. Wayte, Ed3on, and McMaster. TENDERS lor the erection of a School- House at Mount Roskill will be received at the office of the Fducation Board, WyndhaTi street, Auckland, until noon of WEDNESDAY, 18th December instant. Plans and specification may be seen at the office of the Board, or on application to Mr. Connelly, Mount Roskill. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. TENDERS are again invited for the erec tion of a Teacher's Residence at Whata Whata, and will be received at the office of the Education Board, Wyndham-street, Auckland, until noon of WEDNESDAY, 18th Decembei instant. g?Plans and specification may be seen at the office of the Board, or at the School. Whata Whata. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. TENDERS for the erection of a School- House at Pukete (Waikato). will be received at the office of the Education Board Wyndham-street, Auckland, until noon of WEDNESDAY, 18th December instant. Plans and specification may be seen at the office of the Board, or on application to the Chan'man of the District School Committee, Pukate. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will be received by the undersigned until noon of FRIDAY, 13th instant, for the Erection of a Family Residence in Hobson street. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. P. HERAPATH. _. . ; . Architect. _ LOST, a Purse containing One Half sovereign. ,2s 6d Reward.—FiDder please return same to this office. LOST, on Friday night or Saturday morning, in Freeman's Bay, a yellow coloured Sheep Dog, answering to the name of "Fly." .10s reward will be given by returning same to Mr. A. Madoul, Freeman's Bay, and anyone detaining the same after this date will :be prosecuted. lOST, in Queen-street, Thursday morn -1 ing last, a Pocket Book.name and address written inside. Of no value but to owner. By leaving same at this office, a reward given.. TO-EW MUSIC! NEW MUSIC Just Received from England, ;. The following NEW POPULAR SONGS :— " Till Then" (Pinsufti) " In Shadowland" (Pinsuiti) "The Broken Rose" (Levey) a "MyStar"(Woolf) " The Blind Man's Guide" (Gray) " The Twilight Hour" (Wrighton) Also, " Thy Face" (Marriott) " Sweethearts" (Sullivan) " The Dream" (Haydn) Received, per 'Rotorua': "My Mother's Gentle Voice" " On the Bright Shores of Gold" " Sweet By-and-Bye" As sung by Beaumont Reed (Kelly and Leon's Minstrels). Also, A Large Selection of SONGS, DUETS, GLEES, &c, &c, &c, ON SALE at W. H. REED'S (LATE TORRELL), MUSIC ESTABLISHMENT, QUEEN-STREET. mO THE HEADS OF AUCKLAND JL FAMILIES. NEW BOOTS ! NEW BOOTS ! NEW SHOES! ' A MONTH'S CHEAP BOOT SALE. F. STEPHENS Has Bought at Auction a LARGE CONSIGNMENT OF BOOTS AND SHOES, also SLIPPERS. These Gocds are of most Superior Quality and Finish, were sacrificed at the auction, and will NOW BE SOLD at VERY LOW PRICES, viz. :— Gents' Calf Elastic-side 3 for 10s 6£ Gents' Lace-up Boots, I2s 6d Ladies' New Patent Double Tie Derby Walk ing 16s 6d Shoes now selling at 12a 6d. (This is a fashionable and attractive Shoe) Seal Morocco Oxford 18s Walking Shoe now selling at 12s Ladies' Pretty 12s 6d Dress Shoes are now 9s 6d Ladies Kid Fancy Shoes (Buckle) were lis 6d but are now 8s 6d Cheap Lines in Ladies' Kid Elastic, from 53 6d to 8s 6d per pair.. .:. ~-, i ,, ~-: . ;, ,„ x s . .». The whole Consignment is offered to the Public at similar Cheap Rates during the j next month. F. STEPHENS.'



=3 , _~.,,,,. ..,,. .:.,.. For. Sale.... . - *_*,-—■,,.-_.__. rip OR PRIVATE S, AL E. VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTIES Al PONSONBY, On account of the Owner leaving the Colony. An Fight-roomed House, recently built, with, a large allotment ±1 x 227, fronting England and Spring-streets, commanding a magnificent view of the harbour, city, and suburbs, well planted with ornamental and choice fruit .trees, out-- v nouse, tanks, and never-failing well of water. *''""' f A neWly-built Cotto ge, with a large allotment, "* corner ;qf England and Spring-streets, planted with fruit trees, and an excellent well of water. Also.la neat Three-roomed Cottage in Spring: street, adjoining the above allotment. --Two Allotments, corner of .England and Ean dle-street; and 80 acres at the Wairoa. Apply to ... . N. CAMPBELL, , :__ 'I Queen-street. - \ NCHORS For Sale, 141bs. to 421bs. _z__ Price, 3d to 5d per lb. according to weight.—James McEwen, Custom House-street East, j OfDRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, AND OTHER RETAIL TRADESMEN-.. -, I . FOR S A LE,, . ... ~.,.._, -*-- A First-rate Leasehold Shop in New Plymouth. ':'. t \-->ly:ird FOR SALE, the LEASE (with.l 7 years to run) of a HOUSE and SHOP in New Plymouth^: situated at the corner of Devon and Brougham ,streets, being without any exception t__ best ■-,-.,■ ;j situation in the town for a retail business of any description.—For particulars apply to H. R.: • Richmond, Solicitor, New Plymouth. ~ N.B-—A telegram "send particulars," giving address, will be replied to by ensuing mail. OR SALE, a small first-class old established Retail Cash Business iv Queen street. Long lease; low rent. Stock at valua- - " tiom Proprietor leaving for England.—For full particulars, apply to J. M. and J. Mowbray, 12. Queen-street. FOR SALE, in the thriving settlement of Waipu, a Farm of 187 Acres, havin half, a-mile river frontage; situated in a centr. 1 par of the. settlement, within one mile by a eood road from school, church, and Telegraph office about,7o acres in srras3, divided into four pad docks,; large Dwelling-house (nearly new), con tains 8 rooms, large hall, wardrobe and scullery. There are also a good barn, store, dairy, and other:outbuildings. This property is suitable for a farmer or a medical man wishing to acquire a good homestead, combined with the practice of hisr profession. There is no doctor in this o? any of the adjoining settlements. The owner is removing to a larger property, hence his sole reason for wishing to dispose of this. > Further " -; particulars on application to H. B. Marfan.-....-<,-.. Custom-house-street, Auckland. _%dl?_ ACRES of BUSH at Oruawhars r?77x£%" fori? s. pe,r £ c?e> and 80 acres at the Cut Hill, near Stokes' Point, for 20s per acre- Apply to W. F. Hammond, Architect and Sur veyor, 12-3, Insurance Buildings. ; I.QAA —HOUSE of 7~robms, with wood- *■'■*'-< *V" V • house, fowl-house, &c.; also, largo allotment, with a frontage to two streets Terms easy. Twenty five minutes from Post- ■ ■ office.—S. Vaile, House, Land, and Estate "4 Agent, Shortland-street. .. : ™.-. . FOR SALE, a Corner Allotment, a a'acti first-class Business Stand, in a fast rising district, heatthy position, with a magnificent view, together with the good Dwelling-house and Shop, stable, and other out-buildings erected & thereon. A first-rate opening for a Butcher or Baker.—R. Arthur, Auctioneer. •■ •■' "'•-"■ OR SALE, the Stock-iu-Trade of a '* '° i Seed and Nursery Business lately carried on by R. Baird, Victoria-street. Also, lease of Premises, about six years to run, and lease of • Nursery.—James Whyte, Victoria-street. ' ' 4*9!f I CASH.—Unproved 10 acre Farm in a.'""' £T/^V: . good district, with Dwelling-house. &c. I Price, £100— S. Vaile, Land, 'and i House <' a.g£ot» Shortland-street. next to the Post-office SQA PER ACRE.—Capital Farm of 168 acres. cW3_ 50 acres grass, 5 acre 3 orchard and gar den, rich alluvial soil, good house of 5 rooms, stable, cowshed, cartshed, dairy, &c., South of Auckland. 2} miles from a railway station.—S Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street J^EVONPORT,INORTH SHORE. For Immediate Sale, to close accounts—Good "*"" Volcanic Building Lots, from £20 and £25 each; if purchased at once, one-third ca3h; balance at eight per cent, for threejyears. Farm Section of 32 acres, and a new Cottage and Stable, within 1-} miles of Victoria Wharf; cheap and terms easy.—Oliver Mays, Post-office Store. £4.f»o'~ T?"' Market «ardeners-lif acres cw,^- tfv« at Onehunga, fenced in the paddocks and in graas —S. Vaila, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. ..Mtt £4-00 "HOUSE of 5 rooms, large cellar g&t_:\jy stahle, cow..hed, hay-loft, vinery and orchard, 2 acres rich volcanic land, all in first-rate order.-S. Vaile, House and Land' agent, Shortland-street. • "**"* £2 53 -^P?n? ACRE.-Partly Improved FARM 7 *£ \ 3O acres, large orchard, firewood, water frontage. &c, good Cottage, 15 miles from Auckland by first-class road.-S. Vaile, House and Land Agent. Shortlanr!-street. £*KA CASH, balance at 8 per cent.—lo4 acres a rr. of good Land, 31 miles South of Auckland. Price. £2 10s per acre.-S. Vaile. Land Agent, Shortland-street. '~ JP.I ft' to W ,LKNT, on Building Society *«'l-v principles, or on other terms to suits borrowers,—C. Williamson, Estate agent, Vul can Lane.. Mortgages and Loans negotiated,. ;7 ESSONS in Wax Fruit and Flowers ~; ;; Cone; Bead, and Velvet Work The Pianoforte taught.—Mrs. and Miss Gilling ham, Russell-street, Ponsonby, opposite All Saints' Church,; THE Gospel will be preached by, Mr. Robert Olby, in the Devouport Hall, North " Shore, on "Wednesday Evening, the 4th instant, comm ng at 7.30. All arvited. .;'•'' collections. ■ -■ ■ . , DIRT1 NEKSHIP'^OT TC E. .Notice is hereby given that Ahthur Heather; retires from the firm of " Owea & Graham,' as from the 31st December, 1878.-, {; :, j :;i;:n- All Debts will be received, and paid" by the remaining Partners, George Bdkgovne Owen ~,-.., and Walter Knott Graham, Who will carry - on the business as heretofore.- !i -Auckland, 28th November, 1878. -'* -'""- '-T -; '■-■ ' ; (Signed) G.B.OWEN. . .„., -: ' --(Signed - W. K. GRAHAM.-v. I -;;:,: s.U (Signed)' ■■■•- ART. HEATHER.^ A Witness to signatures: ' "-" '■' ■ ..,,..,( (Signed) T. Magky, Clerk to Messrs. Owen & Graham. / - TH E- SET TLE R^'S GIJ I D-E;. .*•»*» price, is_ 6d. ■■-■■■ •-■ r- ■;,'■'-;.{\- . By J. C. SHARLAND, Auckland. This Book teaches how to preserve HEALTH and prevent DISEASE. Itteaches sickly people how to become STRONG. It teaches how and what to EAT, to DRINK, and to AVOID; how to live and to become healthy, happy, and to live and enjoy a long LIFE. It treats oa DIGESTION, Food, and Drink, Clothing, and Bathing; the treatment of Common Ailments and n Cases of Emergency, and where no other helpisathand. , ,_■ ~v ~ ~-s , . A Life may thus be Saved,; :;'-■ Sold by all Booksellers, and SHARLAND AND CO., OPPOSITE THE POST-OPEICE. WEDNESDAY/DECEMBER 4. R. A. ENGLAND HAS received instructions from Messrs. Sutherland and Smith, to sell by auction, on Wednesday, 4th instant, at 1 o'clock, on the New Wharf, Onehunga, A large quantity of Kauri, Totara, and Hard wood Timber, in lots to suit purchasers. Also, Contractors' Plant, consisting of Pile-driver and Hammer, Winches, Crane, Jmlrer, Trolly. Jim-crow. Grindstone, Wheel barrow, Saws, Crowbars, Iron Rails, Ratchet Brace, Cramps, Chain, &c. Also, a lift, keol Boat. . .: R. A. ENGLAND, Auctioneer, Queen-stre6t, Onehunga. MONDAY, DECEMBER 9. " AT SIBBIN'S LAND MART, AT ELEVE>T O'CLOCK. M LARGE AND BEAUTIFULLY SITUATED VILLA SITES Adioiningthe residence of S.Hammond,Esq.. \/ North Head, ; ; Plan at the Mart. : . • : Terms '.—Half, cash on fall of the hammer; '~;._ balance mayremain at 8 percent. , , . y^-^ MONDAY, DECEMBER; 9. j;;- • SALE OEi MR.;! NICCOL'S ALLOT^ J i l :MffiNTs,.-N6RTH shore,,; 7 ";;,: BOSTPONED TO MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, -■ j '''-^' '-■i-'At'l-l o'clock. *';';:;':::'^v:;v •■■//■"- j. ,GEORGE 51831 N,, !f Auctioneer. ■' '■ "