reading and geography ; Arthur Halliday, geography ; Hubert Mitchell, geography ; Charles West, arithmetic ; Peter Macky, grammar. Junior Pupils.—George Simp son, reading, spelling, and good-conduct; William Errington, reading and spelling ; Ernest Edmonds, reading and spelling; Albert Braiind, writing.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. WELLINGTON, this day. MR. TRAVERS RESIGNS. Mr Travcrs sent in his resignation of his seat in the Assembly to the Speaker yester day. Mr E. Pearce has decided to be placed in nomination. This will probably prevent opposition, though Mr Dransiield (the Mayor), and Mr Hutchison (the ex-Mayor), are "named as likely candidates. LETTER IROM THE LORD MAYOR OF LONDON. In a letter from Mr Owden, Lord Mayor of London, to the Mayor of Wellington, the former says : " I congratulate you on the success of your efforts—proved as that has been by tlie payment of many hand some donations through your agents here. I feel sure that the English people will be delighted to see that the traditional warm heartedness of British colonists still exists, and that suffering cannot be found in any part of Her Majesty's dominions which her subjects in the colonies, as well as at home, are not anxious to alleviate." (PER PRESS AGENCY). TAURANGA, this day. THE NELLIE INQUIRY. The certificate of George Alexander Armstrong, master of the Schooner Nellie, has been suspended for one month at the judicial inquiry into the wreck held before Messrs Edgcumbe and Scannell, J.P.s, and Captain Ellis, nautical assessor. HAMILTON, this day. MAYORAL ELECTION.—THE NOMINATION. Messrs Potter, Cummiugs, and Vialou were nominated for Mayor. Tne election takes place on February 2nd. _ The Councillors will be nominated on Monday. CHRISTCHURCH, this duy. NEW GRAVING DOCK. Tne Lvttelton Harbour Board have in structed the engineer to prepare plans and specifications for a graving dock THE CRICKET SQUABBLE. A letter appears in the " Times " to-day from Mr Webb, Chairman of the Match .Committee of the ' Otago Associa tion, denying the cnarge that oosta cles have been raised by the Otago crickets to the annual match with Canterbury and asserting that the Otago Association have been most anxious to arrange a match at such a date as would be most convenient to the Canterbury players.

VICTORIA COMPANY A.R.V. RIFLE FIRING.

The members of the Victoria Company met at the Rifle Range for the purpose of practising for the match with the Thames ocottish on Monday. There was a very good attendance, the men being under the charge of Captafn Derrom.

CRICKET MATCHES.

(PER STAR CARRIER PIGEON). Eleven v. Fifteen. . This practice match is being played in the Domain this afternoon among the players who have been selected to surnish the team to play the Australians. __,_._ THE ELEVEN. Gleeson, c Ring b Nolan L Cotton, c Bobinson * •Nicholls. c Nolan ■• -- " Lynch, not out * Yates, not out v YICTOBIA C.C. V. PAKNELL C.C. Domain, 3.80 p.m. This match, which has b">en on the tapis for some time past, commenced 2.30 p.m. ixood teams have been selected from both clubs, ana although the Victorias are not quite so strong as the Pamellites, it is not improbable that ohey may score a victory, although this will be tne first of the season. Stallworthy captained the Parnell eleven, and H. Cooke officiated in a similar capacity in connection with the vic toria. aß ____ aH^_M___H_n_v— mm— —

THE BLACKSMITH'S DREAM.

" Robertson's Automatons," lately received from Canada, will be exhibited on Monday, and cannot fail to possess peculiar interest to artizans, mechanics, and skilled workmen. The exhibition has been visited by over 100,000 visitors in Canada, the United States, and Australia, and has been pronounced one of the most remarkable specimens of skilled handicraf and ingenious design of modern times. The automatons are called collectively " The Black smith's Dream," in allusion to a dream which Mr Robertson had fifteen years ago, when a blacksmith, and which he afterwards depicted in the wonderful mechanism under notice. This consists of an ingenious clock-working machine with minature microco3tic figures, all engaged in various occupations. In the words of the nandbill:—One man operates a pile driver, two are blacksmiths; women are working sewing machines, looms, and spinning wheel?; boiler makers are at work, also carpenter 3, wood sawyers, knife sharpeners, &g. ; boys and girls racing on velocipede*. Here can be seen a rail way train and steamboat in full operation in the American style; also a complete ministrel troupe. Over 10 different figures as natural as life." The prices of admission are very low.

VOLUNTEER INTELLIGENCE.

There will be a church parade of the various Auckland Volunteers to-morrow (Sunday) 'morning. The officers and members, with their bands, will assemble at the Drill Shed at ten o'clock, joined by a detachment of the Thames Scottish Volunteers, and will march through 'Queen and Shortland-streets to St. Paul's Cathe dral church. We learn upon good authority that the mem bers of the Victoria Company intend to welcome ithe Thames Scottish team to a dinner and ball, in the Lome-street Hall, on Monday evening next, for which a limited number of tickets will •be issued to visitors. By appointment of Major Lusk a meeting of .members of the new OnehungaßiflelVolunteers was held in the Masonic Kail, G. M O'Rorke, Esq., M.H.R., was voted to the chair, andMaior Lusk read extracts from the New Zealand Volunteer regulations relative to the strength of companies, &c. The Mai or then swore in members who were not members of the Ota huhu corps, and then proceeded with the elec •of captain, lieutenant, and color-sergeant, the remaining officers and non - commissioned officers to be elected when the transfers of the -Otahuhu volunteers are effected. G. M. O'Rorke, M.G.A., was unanimously chosen Captain, J. R. Hendry Lieutenant, and John Gracie as Color- SergeaDt and secretary, Mr W. R. Wills was nominated to the latter offices, but declined. Thanks were voted by acelamat'on to the -present go vernnient,|Captain)o' Rorke,and Maj or Lusk. "The chairman in tendering the Mai or the thanks voted by the meeting complimented , him on the straightforward manner in which lie had acted in behalf of the Company in his correspondence with the late Government.

MR NEVY TO-NIGHT.

We would remind the lovers of music, and jthose who may be curious to wituess what _nay be accomplished by genius in an in strumentalist, that Mr Levy and Company will re-appear at the Theatre Royal this evening. The programme is almost entirely new, and contains many of the finest gems of opera and song, most effectively diversi fied, as a glance at the announcement in our advertising .columns will shew. Mi- Levy will play the cornet solo ; " Russian air, with variations," "The Whirlwind Polka," and other pieces. This is the last opportunity but one of hearing the wonder ful performances of the great instrumen talist. Mr Levy was very successful in his performance at the Thames last night, and he will again visit thai place at an early -date.

AUCKLAND REGATTA OF 1878.

Continued. In Lyttelton it is the custom, in additon to having a flag-ship, to have another smaller vessel as a committee-boat, the races bsing started between the two. This plan enables the committee to make their arrangements and do their Avork unimpeded by the crowd which is always on the flag ship. The idea is a good one, and might be followed by us with advantage. When the rules and regulations were published, it was overlooked that the neAV classifica tion of the yachts Avould necessitate an alteration of the time allOAvance scale. This has since been attended to by the com j»ittee, and for the general information wo

noAV giA-e the new scale for all classes of vessels :—

Trading vessels. 25 sees, per ton. Yachts, over G tons, 25 sees, per ton. Yachts, under G tons, 15 sees, per i-ton. Open sailing boats (all comer.). 30 sees, per It. Sailing boats, under 20 ft,, none. , Vessels arriving in port in the interval be tAveen entrance night and the day Avill be allowed post entry. The first race on the programme is, as usual, the schooner race, which starts at 9 o'clock. As Aye have said before, the prizes for this race ought to be larger, if it is desired to bring out the best sailing vessels. As it is, the race Ayill be by no means uninteresting, for it is nearly certain that the entries Avill include the Edith, the Energy, the Kate McGregor, the Reward, the Mary Hogan—all smart vessels—and possibly the Minnie Hare (on her Avay from Napier), the Kriemhilda, the Gael (expected daily from Levuka), and tne new ketch launched by Mr R. Stone, at the Thames. With heavy weather the favorit ism Avould lie Avith the Edith, bnt in a light breeze the Energy and Reward Avould be backed in preference. For the cutter race over 25 tons, the following are likely to complete : Leo, Three Brothers, Janet, Spitfire, Lizzie, Thistle, Eleanor. Ranga tira, Opotiki, with in all probability two or three more which are sure to arrive before the day. The Thistle, after her last year's performance, is sure to be backed, but she Avill meet foemen worthy of her steel m the Eleanor, Avhich, report says, recently gave Mr Niccol's boat a severe doing in a voyage to Russell, aud the Lizzie, one of Mr (J. A. Harris' powerful cutters, Avhich is said to be a certain starter. The Leo is another likely boat, Avhich has been sailed under disadvantages in former regattas, and has always shown up Avell. The 4-oared out rigger race Avill bring out three crews— Thames Navals, Mercury Bay, and North Shore. To the disgrace of Auckland Avatermen and professional oarsmen be it recorded that they cannot make up a creAv to row at their-OAvn regatta. The Mercury Bay crew and boat arrived on Thursday, and the Thames men arc expected to-night. It Avould be as Avell to see them shape before prognosticating the result. A good number of yachts under 6 tons are ex pected to enter for the fourth race, but tiie names will be better known to-night. The same may be said of the smaller cutter race, in Avhich the Avon sailed so splendidly last year. The larger yacht race will pro bably bring out the Good Templar, 12 tons; the Sabrina, 7 tons ; the Victory (Naval pinnace), 10 tons ; the Contrabandiere, 11 tons ; the Foam, 6'i tons ; the Hit-or-Miss, 7 tons ; and the Zodiac, 7 tons In average Aveather the Hit-or-Miss Avould have a_ good a show as anything, but in a gale the Foam or the Good Templar should show up. The Ncav Zealand Shipping Company Cup is given for this race, aud not for the larger cutter race as stated by the "Herald." We come next to an unfortunate race, viz., the 4-oared amateur gig race. The Ponsonby Club have had a creAV practising for this for three or four Aveeks; but their boat, ordered from Melbourne, AA'ill not arrive in time, OAving to the detention of the Hero. The North Shore Club have no creAV ready, and the consequence is that the Auckland Rowiug Club Avill be the only club represented. A cry has been raised that the Committee ought not to give £20 of public money to one club Avithout some others contest the race. This is unreasonable. The race is advertised months beforehand, audit Avould be unjust if the authorities Avere to interfere by making an arbitrary rule, depriving the Auckland Club of Avhat they are fairly entitled to by their superior enterprise. At the same time, considering that the race is amongst amateurs, avlio are supposed to roAV for the honor of Avinning (why money prizes are given at all is rather incomprehensible), it would come Avitli a very good grace from the Auckland Club to suggest that the race should either be postponed or omitted from the programme. But Aye are decidedly of opinion that any proposition to deviate from the published conditions should come from the Auckland Club, and not from the Committee. The Sth race will be the event par excellence of the day. This is for Open Sailing Boats (all comers). " The Brothers " has Avon this race three successive regattas, and this has fired the boat-builders of Auckland during the last six months to devote a portion of their energies to building boats to beat Mr Hunt's clipper. The result is that Aye shall see on Tuesday next nearly tAventy competitors for this event, in cluding about a dozen neAV craft which ■would do credit to any port in the world. If Mr Carr's chef d' cetivre is successful over this fleet, she must be indeed a Avonder. Almost all the neAV craft are Avell spoken of and have their backers, but those Avhich have most friends are the Sis, built by Mr Bailey, of the North Shore ; the Idea, built by Mr Bigelow ; the Neva, built by Mr Mills ; and the May, built by Mr Clare. We are happy to state that the last named Avill be perfectly repaired before the day. Our oavii fancyiis to take the Brothers, the Idea, and the Sis against the field. Some natty little craft will also come out for the smaller sailing race, including the Active (Bay of Islands), Alert (Ponsonby), Bud (C. Bailey), Taipo (Oliver, North Shore), Eliza (Brassey, North Shore), and Mistleto (Alison, North Shore). The Bud is the favourite. The only other raoe on Avhich it is Avorth while to comment at this time is the Junior Amateur 4-oared race. This Avill only bring out the North Shore and Auckland Club creAA*s; and although feAV the entries ought to produce a good race. The next feAV days will be profitably employed by the intending competitors iv getting their craft it racing order. We trust that a fine day, Avith a nice S.W. breeze, will be enjoyed on the 29th Jan., 187 S. ___'

Grand Railway Employees Ex cursion.

(FROM OUR SPECIAR REPORTER)

PER STAR CARRIER PIGEON.

POKENO, this day, To-DAY inaugurates a new holiday system for the railway employees ; one in which both. Avorksliop and traffic officials are brought together in friendly union. Last year the Avorkshop men alone had the pleasure of a trip. The success of to-day is remarkable, and greatly due to the great ability of the Secretary, Mr J. M. Healey, and his committee. The Auckland station never looked more lively than at 7.30 a.m. The largest passenger train Avhich has yet run, having 34 carriages, Avas receiving its passengers. Three engines Avere at the head of the train. The first or leading engine Avas the Flora Melvor, the engine driver, Mr J. Baxter, being the oldest driver on the line, aud a most trustAvorthy, skilful man. The second engine, Ivanhoe, driver J. J. Hargreaves. The third engine, the Ada, is the first engine which drew a passenger train along the Auckland line; present driver H. Cox. The yard foreman, Mr Luke (for many years guard on English lines), is the head guard on this important occasion, having under him four others —Messrs. Crozier, Webster, Lynch, and Ford. It Avill thus be seen that every care is exeicised. The engines and carriages are gaily decorated with ever greens. In the centre of the carriages is fixed an open carriage, with aAvning over head, for the special use of the Hobson Brass Band, avlio give great satisfaction. All the leading officers and heads of departments avlio could be spared for the day have come. Mr A. V. Macdonald, the general manager and patron of the sports \is here. I eanuot do less than testify" to the great respect all the hands appear to have for this gentleman. Ihey say that the present grand excursion Avould never have been held but for his kindness in makino- arrangements Avhich cost him no little trouble. He must, however, feel Avell repaid by the hundreds of happy, faces around him. There are also present: Mr Elliott, superintendent of the locomotive department; Mr John Taylor, carriage department; Mr E. Spragg, blacksmith s shop; Mr Healey, goods department. (1 may state that this officer has the reputa

tion at Wellington of _: being the quickest and most correct goods clerk in the North Island, and his returns the most accurate of any sent in.) The fitting shop is repre s'n.ted by Mr Nathan Firth. The yardmen by Mr Hancock. Traffic, by Mr C. W. Harris. The Permanent Way, by Messrs 1-enk Crosbie, and Pickett. The Civil Servants of Wellington, by R. Wright Esq., 1.. N. The Railway Audit Inspector of the duplicated returns required. _ About 20 Kaipara railway men aud families came to Auckland by special steamer last night. They are here," but I do not know their names. A large number of people have come from stations betAA*een here and Waikato ; altogether there must be 1,000 people. The trip up was most enjoyable though a few young ladies felt uneasy as the train Avound round Pukekohe curves in the shape of the letter S. Two horses Avere on the line beyond Papatoitoi*and galloped 2 miles with the train amid cheers of hundreds. On dashing into Pokeno the "exertions of _~Mr Woodcock," Avere visible and much admired. He has had the duty of laying out, the grounds, erecting booths, triumphal arch, etc., and it looks Avell The numerous flags wave invitingly in the air their Avelcome. The well-rolled grass sivs "come and sit .own," Avhile tie word " Welcome" imprinted on the archway of evergreen., is in large enough letters for the smallest engine boy to read, and now the sports are beginning, and I must send off the introductory matter.

SPORTS,

Messrs A. Taylor, T. White, Walmsley, and Westley, are told off to arrange for children's sports, and they have an abun dance of prizes to give them* The sum of £71 is in hand this year.fagainst £9 last year Mrs Macdonald Avas expected to have given the prizes, but this lady is at Canterbury, and in her absence Mrs J. M. Healey has kindly consented to perform this pleasing duty. N. 3.—1 should state that the Committee met in a carriage, and unanimously passed a vote of thauka to the proprietor of the Evening Star, H. Brett Esq., for his liberality, and to the editor for the kind notices have- appealed in the Star.

THE COURSE. —Afternoon

The attendance is sAvelled to betAveen one and two thousand, and games not com menced through lateness of arriving, and adjourning for lunch before commencing sports. The Committee wear rosettes made in railway colours, viz red (danger) green (caution)' Avhite (all ..right.) Mrs Mac- Donald Avas to have given prizes. This lady is at Canterbury, and Mrs J. M. Healey,has kindly consented to pefoim this this duty. Mr MacUonald is Avorking hard as judge, facetiously remarking it is but a change from " red tape to Avhite."

Ist, 10.30—100 Yards, Sons of Employes and Apprentices under 15 years. Ist prize. Writing Desk; 2nd, Concertina ; 3rd, liox of Paints,

Twelve boys started. D. Holly, Ist prize ; C. Kennedy, 2nd ; G. Hcwson, 3rd. 2nd, 11—3-Mile, Single Employes and Senior Apprentices. Ist prize. Cup ; 2nd, Set of Studs; 3rd, Pencil Case, presented by H. Kohn, Esq. Six to enter or no race. Thirteen started, aud a splendid race fol loAved. Sullivan asserted his superiority, shooting .past at the finish in line style. Woodock also ran very well, butAvas fouled. M. Sullivan, Ist prize ; R. Woodock, 2nd ; T. McGahan, 3rd.

3rd, 11.15—200 Yard-, Married Employes. Ist Di'ize, Cruet Frame; 2nd, Tea Pot, pre senU'd by Cruicksthank. Miller and Co.; 3rd, Egg Stand. Six'to enter or no race. Seventeen started. Wadnian kept his position as first from the commencement of the second hundred yards. G. Wadnian, Ist; M. Halloran, 2nd ; H. Byron, 3rd. 2.30 o'clock, lth, 11.30—75 Yards, Daughters of Employes and Young Ladies over 12 and under 21 years. Ist prize, Work-box. I'alue £1 7s Gd ; 2nd, Work-box, value £1 2s ; 3rd Work-box, value 10s. This interesting race, for which there 17 ran, Avas an ell contested. Miss Maskery however, got right away from the others, and ran in quite professional style, coming in Ist; Miss Bruce, 2nd ; Miss Macfar lane, 3rd. sth, 11.45—290 Yard Hurdle Race, 4 hurdles, open to all Railway Employes. Six to entar or no race. Ist prize, Cup ; 2nd, Pin; 3rd, Locket. 12 ran in this race. Woodcock had a slight lead at the start, which Avas in creased at the finish. Woodcock, Ist ; Fitzpatrick, 2nd ; Macfarlane, 3rd. Cth, 12—200 Yards, open to ail Railway Em ployes. -ix to enter or no race. Ist prize Albert Chaiu; 2nd, Meerschaum Pipe; 3rd, Locket. This Avas the best race of the day. Re sult—T. Holly, 1 ; C. Fitzpatrick, 2; Curke and Woodcock Avere a tie foi third place.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails win. Close as Uni.kk: For Thames, this day. at 5.30 p.m. ; and on Monday next, at 9.30 a.m., 4.30 p.m., and

5.30 p.m. ' For Waiheke and Coromandel, per Argyle, on

Monday next, at 11.30 a.m. For Napier, per Pretty Jane, this day,

at 1 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, W'angaroa, and Mon gonui, per lona, on Monday next, at 4 p.m For Waiwera, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana. per Anne Milbank, on Tuesday next, at 10 a m. For Taranaki and Southern Province-, per

Taranaki, on Tuesday next, at 1 p.m. For Russell and Kawakawa, per TauDO, on

Tuesday next, at 5 p.m. For Wangarei Hearts, Waipu. Wangarei, and Mangapai, per Atgyle, on Tuesday next, at

4 p.m. For Whitiangi. Tauranga and Opotiki, per Rowena, on Wednesday next, at 4 p.m. For Tauranga, Gisborne, Napier, Southern Provinces, per Taupo, on Thursday, 31st inst.,

at, 3 p.m. Per City of New York, on Tuesday, sth Febru ary, as follows :— For SandAvich Inlands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and 'British aud Foreign West Indies, at 3 p.m. For United Kingdom aud Continent of Europe, at 3 p.m. For money orders, registered letters and newspapers, at 1.30. Lato letters bearing an extra fee of sixpence in addition to the post age will be received by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. S. B. BISS. Chief Postmaster.

The value ot coke as a fuel, and as a means of economy of coal, is not appreciated sufficiently. A mixed fuel of coal and coke is invaluable for the ordinary purposes of heating, and still more for those cooking and raising steam, as it absorbs ,ne smoke or inflammable gases given off by coal during combustion, and renders the fire brighter,clearer, and hotter. This is much more apparent Avhere our local coals are used; indeed, owing to the rapidity of burning, some of these threaten to go out of consumption altogether. Coke supplies exactly that Avhich these coals lack—body and resistance. Every householder should buy coals and coke at the same time, and, if convenient, mix them ; smaller bills and greater satisfaction will be the result The price of coke is advertised elsewhere— [Advt.l

Sufferers from the late fire at Newton Avill find it to their advantage to visit the City Hall Arcade, for there they Avill find the Greatest Variety of Furniture R nd Carpets iv Auckland AvbereAvith to ro p k their neAV homes comfortable. From 300 to 400 Bedsteads to select from, and Bedding of every description kept in stock. Drawing and Dining-room Suites ready for delivery to suite all classes. Bedroom Furniture, Washstands and Toilet Sets, Chests Drawers, Tables, Wardrobes, and a large assortment of Toilet and Pier Glasses™ Blankets, Sheetings, Quilts, Curtains, and Drapery Goods of all kinds ; Men's aud Boy's Clothing ; Millinery, Ladies and Children's Underclothing ; ladies' needle- Avork Mounted ; and all kinds of Cabinet work- Executed at our Factory. Goods delivered fp.ee to all parts of the toAvn. Furnish your House from the City Hall Arcade, Queen-street.— Hollowav, GAR LICK, & CkanavelL, Proprietors.— [Ai/VT.]

EVENING STAR SATURDAY. JANUARY 26. 1878



WANTED, a strong keel-bottom Boat, about M feet. ; '■ Shipbuilder. \STANTED, a respectable Vouch for the W desk. —E d ward Way te. • ANTED, a smart young Man for the shop; one accustomed to the trade pre ferred.—P. Stephen". Roofvin-k. »•■ Qn°en-srxefrr,. \TtTA-STE_J, an active Man, as Light VV Porter.-H. Atkins,



rf.o Well Sinkers.—Wanted a Well sunk. X H- Richards, Parnell. WANTED, a situation by a steady Single Man, to work in garden, drive horse and cart, or do jobbing Avork.—Apply Davis's tftore, Karangahape Road. WANTED, a General Servant; also a Young Person to do needlework and attend two children, gentleman's family, Par nell.— Apply Mrs. Grice. Newmarket. WANTED, a good Smith ; none other need apply.—George Leahy, Custom house-street. _ WANTED, a Youth for the Smith's Shop.—Cousins & AU.i'.i, Victoria Car riage Factory, Market Reserve. WANTED, a six-roomed Cottage on lease in the Parnell or Grafton Road District (must be on the main road).—Apply to James Wiseman, Saddler. VSTANTED, by a middle-aged person, a v V Situation as Nurse to young children.— Address M , Star ofiice. "TSXANTED, a Boy about 13 or 14 to V v milk a cow, and mane himself, useful.— Apply M. E. McOivrry, Epsom. ANTED, a good General Servant.— Apply at the Hibernia Hotel. Onehunga. ANTED, a strong active Servant Girl.—Apply at once to Mrs. J. W. Ox'.ey, Hardinge street, Freeman's Bay. ANTED, a few Machinists and Learners to the Singers' Machine,— Apply at 34, Shortland-street. ANTED, a Situation by a young Man as Clerk. Has had several years experience. Good references.—Address A.P.8., Stak ofiice. _____ WXNTEDi a good Farm Labourer.— John Soppctt, No. 8, Queen-street. TTT ANTED, a man and his Avife as TV Farm Servants (no encumbrance), or a single man.—A. Buckland, Haymarket. ANTED to Rent, a House of live rooms, in a respectable locality, near Queen-street; a new house preferred.—Apply W.E.H., Post-office, Auckland. WANTED, two good hands for the Dressmaking.—Mrs, Long, Dressmaker, next door to S. C. Smith. Hobson-street. WANTED, a respectable Boy Avho can Avrite a fair hand.—W. L. Roth, Vic toria-street East, Cheap Furniture Mart, corner of High-street. WANTED KNOWN, that Mrs. craAv, Greengrocer and Fruiterer, has Removed from Dornwell's Buildings to three doors from Fishpr and Co., Queen-street. W' '"ANTED, a Female Servant.—Mrs. Doonin, 117, Hobson-street. ANTED to Let, a well-built 6-roomed Cottage ornee, St. George's Bay Road, Parnell: 4 tire-places, kitchen stove, rain and well water, garden, conveniences in English Style.:—Apply at this oflicc, or to Mr. Keals, architect 5 TTT ANTED, a Housemaid ; references VV required.—Mrs. Ruck, Parnell. ANTED, by a good Confectioner and Supper Cook, employment by the day or on a iob ; has good references.—Mrs. Murphy. Wellington Place, Wellington-street. ANTED, a good Genera! Servant'; mu°t be able to wash andcook.—Mrs. Wynynrd, North Shore. C. DENNES has made Immense • Reductions in Sewing Machines. See Prices •—Wheeler and Wilson, from £5 10s : Singer £7 : Hand Lock-stitch, from £3: Hand Chain-stitch, from £2 ; Pearson's Wax Thread Machines for Saddlers.—Great Machine Depot, Queen-street. Weekly payments taken. A^TANTED Known, that the Opposition Vt in Queen-street is fiercer |than ever. Mutton, 2d ; Beef, 3d; Pork, Id; Lamb, Id ; Steaks, td. Cash only.—A. Dornwell. TV ANTED, a good Cook ; must be a YV steady man.—F. P. Gardner, Thames Dining Rooms, Queen-street Wharf. ANTED, to clear out my Entire Stock of Furniture and Miscellaneous Articles of every description, as the premises are to be fitted up for the Working man's Public Baths, N.B.— No reasonable offer refused.— Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria-street East, corner of High-street. W~~ ANTED, General Servants. Assist ants house work, a respectable young person to attend on a lady. Housemaids.—Miss Colls' Select Registry Oflic.e. ANTED, Purchasers for all descrip tions of Timber, Sashes, Doors, Mould n«s, Joiner's AVork. &c, at Prices to meet tho times.—Auckland Timber Company (Limited), G. Holpsihp, Manager. TV ANTED, a Girl for houscAvork, and V V a Nursegirl.—Enquire this office. WANTED, a smart Boy about 15.— Enquire to-morroAV forenoon at J. BroAvn Se Son's Music Warehouse. TXfANTED KNOWN, I have Just v v Opened an entirely new Stock of Shirts, every quality and price; Flannel Undershirts, 1/ cheaper than any other place; every description of gentlemen's wearing apparel.—J. Alwinger, No. 20, Victoria-street, four doors from Union Bank. TV ANTED to Sell (cheap), White and V V Gold Cups and Saucers, ls each; Com mon Cups and Saucers, Gd each, 5s Gd dozen ; Jugs, 33 Gd ; Set Hot-water Jugs, 6s Gdand 7s Gd; White and Gold Plates, 8d nnd lOd ; Basins, ls Gd; Cream Jugs, ls Gd; Milk Jugs, 2s; Small Plates, 2'd; Large Plates, -is 6d and 5s dozen ; Butter Dishes, with metal lids, Is 3d; Glass Butter Dishes from Is to 2s Cd; Vegetable Dishes from 5s Gd to 6s 6d pair; Jugs and Basins. 7s pair; White Chambers, ls 2d and ls Gd ; Small Coloured Chambers. Is Gd : House Boots, 4sGd,ss, and os Gd; Children's Cheap Leather Boots; Tasmanian Superior Shell Necklaces only 12s to 15s each ; Robley's Aerated Flour, ls Id packet.—H. Watts, Pitt-street. TV HITB BELLTOPPERS, 7s ; Black Vt Silk do., fashionable shape, 10s; Cork Hats, Is 3d ; Rood Scrubbing Brushes. Id ; Shoe Brushes, 3 for 2s 6d ; Hand Brushes, ls ; White wash Brushes, ls ; Nail Brushes. 4d ; Tooth Brushes, Id; Hair Sweeping Brooms, ls 3d; Beaded Collarets, ls 3d ; Ladies' Collars, 9d ; Frills, 2d ; Dress Improvers, Is Gd; Hair Plaits, ls; Pretty Hows, Gd; Elastic Garters, Gd; Children's Frocks, ls 9d: Ladies' Aprons, 9d; Wonderful Corsets, 3s; Violet Powder, 5d per packet; Knitting Cotton, 2s Ib ; Beautiful Fancy Baskets, ls: Pickles, 6d per bottle; Groats' 6rt a tin; Good Condensed Milk, 9d; inferior do., 3d; Baking Powder, Gd a tin ; Great bargains in Children's and Men's Boots ; Shirt Fronts, Id or 9d per doz; 2s English Kits for ls ; Elastic, .yds a Id ; fine strong Belts, 6d; Tea Chests, 3d ; Apple Cases, 3d.—W. H. Dampier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson-st. ANTED, a smart active Boy to assist in the Store—Grant and Morton, 123, Queen-street. ANTED, a second-hand set of Iron work for furnace oven.—Enquire J. 8., this office. ANTED KNOWN, that having a Large Stock of Iron Bkdsteads, Fold ing, Stump, French, and Half-tester, we are ottering them at low phiobs to make room for further shipments expected shortly; alsoMatt rasses, Palliasses. Bolsters, and Pillows of all kinds.—T. &H. Cooke, 67, Queen-street. A MIDDLE-AGED Gentlemen, who is . iust leaving a situation he has filled during the absence of the manager in Europe for 12 months, desires a situation es Clerk or Manager. He has had long experience as subordinate and principal in England, and can refer to the firm he is leaving. A large salary not so much ar obi eet as an immediate situation Avith a prospect.—Address E.G., Star ofiice. -rVTATIONAL FIRE AND MARINE AA% insurance company OF NEW ZEALAND. Capital £1,000,000 Reserve £50,000 Re-Insurance Fund £20,000 Insurances effected against Fire and Marine Loss of Every Description of Property, at LOAVEST Current Rates. Prompt and Liberal Settlement of Claims. HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Manager, Auckland Branch. TO LET, a six-roomed House, corner of Wellesley and Nelson-street.—W. Brownhill, Bootmaker, 70, Queen-street; or corner of Wellesley and Nelson-street^ ('THO LET, live, six, and eight-roomed JL Houses in first-class order; good situations, n and near town.—H. Prrtington, House and Land Agent Stichbury's Buildings. -ft^TTCE TO TENDERERS.—The Jli Tenders of Messrs. Donald, Henderson and Spraggon, and Hanson are accepted.—T. C. Tilly, Agent_M.M_ _ A UCKLAND ANNUAL REGATTA. Auckland, 26th January. IS7S. All Rules and Programmes issued previous to this date are hereby cancelled. Correct rules and programmes may be had upon application. EDWD. W. BURGESS, Hon. Sec. (J3~C H O O L B A G S. At all Prices, 33. upwards. Leather Bags, Is. to 10s. J. WISEMAN, S ADDLER, 113, Queen-street. "St o t i c c. T will not hold myeelf responsible for any Debts contracted in my name without my written authority. BARON C. DE THIERRY. January 26,1878.



JM. McLACHLAN. • 21S, QUEEN-STREET, Invites Inspection of tho following Good, im ported from the Manufacturers, per Iron Queen and Lorraine— Iron Queen* : M in diamond, 1— , „__.,_ 1 case Black Alpaccas and Cords M in diamond, 2— 1 bale Flaunels Jit in diamond, 3 - „__ n . T , 1 case Cream and Navy Blue Lustres M in diamond, 4— 1 case Assorted Hosiery J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over A §4. - 1 case Gloves, Scarfs, Umbrehas, Sec. LORKAIXR J.R.M. over ML in diamond, over A— 1 case Shirts, Collars, Handkerchiefs, &c. J.R.M. under §1S over ML. in diamond, over 49A 1 case Coats. Cotton, Button., &c. J.R.M. over ML i_ diamond, OA-er 49 A— 1 case Cretonnes and Flannels. Mr. McLaclilan paying Cash for his ft v"'.-- i.o Sell, with a fair profit, lower than any OL-.~i' house in the trade. #&" Comparison Invited. Jp 0 R <^~" A 1 E, NOW LANDING, Ex California, from San Francisco 100 CASES, each 4 dozen lib. tins AMERICAN VENISON 50 CASES, each 4 dozen lib. tins AMERICAN BLUE BERRIES. H. B. Morton. TO BE LET ON LEASE the Star Mill, situated near the Whan, with er without Machinery. The property consists of a 12-hor_e power Engine, three-storied Mill Building; larpe Store, 30x120; House and Two Cottages, Orchard, well supplied Avith Fruit Trees, and good Paddock. This property is, without exception, the best site in the proA'ince for a Fellmonjrery or Tannery, having an abundant supply of water.—Apply to G. W. BINNEY, Queen-street. ~~Z3_T fTIXOUKHION ROU N D -cl_S_^n THE HARBOUR ~-__*_t-S_K_-_i The Schooner FAIRY Avill run Excursion Trips in and around the Harbour ; or to land passengers where they choc.c about the Harbour, on Regatta, Day. Fare, 2a Od each. Schooner Avill be Iring at the Queeu-street Wharf on the morning of the 29th. Js^__T ISARQUE 'LORRAINE,' (j^^^JD FROM LONDON. Consigness are requested to _.■__,__________< pass jjj nlr j[ es> an( j obtain Delivery Orders, from the undersigned, for their Goods, Avithout delay. Cargo impeding the discharge of the vessel will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense. A Sight Entry to clear the vcssp! will be passed at 10 o'clock a.m., on WEDNESDAY, the 30th instant. THE N.Z. SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. Auckland. 26th January, 1878. JL J\ g WINNER-TON, AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, WYNDHAM-STREET, . (Next Shakespeare Hotel). Having introduced Steam Power, he is noAV prepared to make a Reduction of Twenty per cent off the price of all common Avork j-S-T Country Orders punctually attended to. (_? SL) *$"**._£ 4i. -*L £*£ w *§_* T ODGE ST.; ANDREW, No. 41S, S.C., The Monthly Meeting of this Lodge will he held, in the Ladge-room, Masonic Hotel, Prmces street, on MONDAY, the 28th instant, at 7.30 p.m. By order of the R.W.M. GEO. PAYNE, Secretary. fi A TTENTION.— NO. 3. COMPANY, B-IT. AUCKLAND RIFLE VOLUNTEERS. *l The Members of above Company are not required to be present at the Church Parade to morrow. A full attendance is requested at the Parade to be held on Thursday evening next. Rifle practice on next Wednesday morning. ARTHUR MORROW, Captain Commanding. 20th January, 1878. "TKT O T I C E. I will not b_> responsible for any Debts con tracted by my Wife. H. LEWIS, Symonds-street. LOST, a feAV days ago, from Parnell, a large faAvn - coloured Greyhound, Avith collar registered.—Finder rewarded on bringing same, to Mr Coates, Sehvyn House. Parnell. LOST, a Pointer Dog, liver and Avhite, named "Snider"; also a Gordon Setter Bitch, black and tan, named "Flo." Anyone returning the same to the Thistle Hotel, Queen street, Avill receive 10s. reAvard. STRAYED, from NeAvton, on Saturday evening last, a Poodle Dog.—Finder will be rewarded on bringing him to Mrs. BroAvn, Barnes' Cottages, Newton. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, Alexandra-street. — Sabbath Service's:— Morning, at 11, and Evening, at 6.30. Rev. D. Duttin, F.R.A.S. Subject: Morning, "Prayer." E\_ening, "The Sinner Self-deceiA'ed." RIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, Franklyn Road. — Sabbath Services: — To-morrow—Morning, at 11. Rev. B. J. West brooke ; Evening, at 6.30. Mr. T. Booth. ~\VE SEE VAN CHU RCH ES. TO-MORROW (SUNDAY). PITT-STREET. — Morning, 11, Rev. W. J. Wil liams ; EA*ening. 6.30, Rev. J. Robertson, m.a. PARNELL.—Morning, 11, Rev. J. Wallis; Even ing. 6.30, Mr. Burton. GRAFTON ROAD.—Morning. 11. Mr. Beau mont : Evening, 6.30, Rev. J. Whewell. UNION-STREET.—Morning, 11, Mr. Burton; Evening, 6.30, Mr. Jessop. PONSONBY.—Morning, 11, Mr. Jessop; EA-en ing, 6.30, Mr. Beaumont. NEW NORTH ROAD. — Afternoon. 2.30, Rev. H. H. Lawry; Evening, 6.30, Mr. Rosser. NORTH SHOt-E.—Morning, 11, Mr. Wykes; Evening. 6.30, Rev. W. J. W*illiams. MOUNT EDEN.—Morning. 11. Mr. Olphert. ST. STEPHEN'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Ponsonby Hall.—Divine Service Avillbe conducted To-morrow Morning, at 11 and Evening, at 6.30., by Rev. Mr. Runciman. UN ITED"METHOD IST FREE CHURCH, junction of Pitt and Vincent streets.—Divine Service every Lord's Day.— Morning, at 11, Evening, at 6.30. THEATRE ROY AL. —Sunday Evening Services (under the conduct of th« Young Men's Cbristian Association), January 28, 1878. Doors open at 7.30; Service to begin at 8, and close at 9 p.m. All are invited. Seats free. ■ ONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, Beres ford-street.— Sunday Services. Jan. 26.— Rev. J. Robertson, M.A., will preach in the Morning at 11. Subject: " Showers of Blessing, with special reference to the late Revival Ser vices." Rev. B. J. Westbrooke Avill preach in the Evening at 6.30. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE DIS TRICT OF PARNELL. Gkntiemen,—Mr. Reader Wood having re signed his seat as your Member in the House of Representatives. I beg to offer myself as a Candidate for your suffrages. Many of you are aware that I have, from the first,heartily sympathised with Sir George Grey in his Avise and patriotic efforts to secure for the people of the Colony the fullest powers of seh- L'overnmcnt. This Is not only the right of the people, but their bestsafeguard against the future domination of a ruling class.Avith the depression and misery which such a.rule must in<_A'itably bring upon them. You Avill find me, if elected, among the most earnest supporters ot Sir George Grey and of his Ministry in any en deavour to attain this end which he nas kept so steadily in view: The taxation of the country, unncr the present system, bears unfairly on labour. I hold such a change to be necessary as will throw on property and on wealth of all kinds, a just and proper share. . _,-_•. ._, Tim The Miuistrv promise a Native Land., uui during the next session. Previous Bills appear to me to havo erred chiefly in two directions. They have ottered facilities to large purchasers only, .and have endeavoured to force the Maori—by limiting his market—to tell at then price. Any measure based ou an opposite policy I should heartily support. . I shall take an opportunity of laying before you, in greater detail, my views on these matters, as Avell as on those more especialls affecting the oParnell Electoral District, the interests of which I should always feel it a dutj to the best of my power to advance. I am, Gentlemen, Yours faithfully, F. J. MOSS. n. BParnell, January 23,1878.



, I7*OR SALE, a Large Allotment in JL1 Chapel-street.—Samuel Cochrane Se Son. - ftOA CASH. Balance at 10s. per week.— cSwOv/ Comfortable Cottage close to *he Rail way Station.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. £-1 (fi to £1000 LENT, on Building Society o-JLv principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson. Estate Agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. IpTS. PER FOOT, at Ponsonby, two Capita ?_> Building Allotments, measuring 80 x 100 for Sale at 15s. per loot.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-strt'Ct. I** ACHE FARM, 17 miles from -JL<_P-J__ Auckland. Go'id orchard, 10 acres in grass and crops, comfortable houso of four • '. rooms, plentyfbf wniod and water; large run ad ■ joining. Price, £'-70.— S. Vaile, Land Atrent, Sfe^ortland-street. I mOI7ET, a Shop, Dwelling, and out i SL houses, hi Newton, suitable for a Butcher: rent low.—Appiyjat this office. ■ RpO LET7siiop with Steam PoAver, loAver JL end of Maeefielrl's Buildings, Albert street.—Apply to Branstou and Forster, Plum ber., sec. FORSALE, 6-ton Yacht, new suit sails, gear, Sec, £12 10s.—J. W. Carr & So-.. TO LET, a Fri it^rer and Greengrocer's Phop; doin^ a good business.—Apply at this (ffiee. m .VO POUNDS REWRAD.—Lost on -JL Friday evening, between Shortland-street and Cook-street, a Portfolio, containing a French passport, sundry letters, and two french notes of 100 francs each. Return to Mr Leon Hughes, Grey-street, next Rogers' Store, orin his business at Mr N. Gamier french Jeweller, Queen-street. TO LET. a comfortable six-roomed Cot tage, newly fitted up. top of Grey-street, in Pitt-street. —Enquire on the premise. T3ONSONBY.—For Sale, or To Let, a JL new six-roomed House. E\ Tery conve nience. Beatiful view of harbour. Very easy terms, if sold.—C. Williamson, "Vulcan Lane. .£?>»> I^' X..— A neat and pretty Cottage c*& .sat 6 <-_* of 5 rooms, with lar>ce freehold allotment, pleasantly situated on tho Great North Road. Price, including Venetian blinds, curtains, pohs, book-c.se. &c. (all new), £275.— S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland street^ XrVOj-t SALE OR LEASE, a good J-D substantial four-roomed Cottage, with Scullery attached, adioining Selwyn Terrace, Parnell.—For particulars, apply, to Mr Meekan, Grocer, Parnell. <JQrt(r NEWLY-ERECTED House of o&O/V-J. 6 rooms, very neatly and con veniently fitted up. Allotment. -10 x 102 feet; excellent vieAV, both back and front. Terms very easy.—S. Vaile, Land Agent Shortland street. -i?£L^MlCASH>Balance ilt 71 per cent, 9 Excellent Improved Farm of 200 acres, all fenced and divided into tnirteen paddock, over 100 acres in permanent grass and crops, 13 acres bush, remainder surface scrub, House of eisdit rooms, Stable. Cow-she<is, &c. Sec Price. £1000.— S. Vaile, Land Agent. Short and-street. BUILDING ALLOTMENTS for Sale. Fernleigh-street, 25/ per foot; English street, 40/ per foot; Ryle-street, 30/ per foot; Brown-street, 15/ per fcot; Ponsonby Koad, 30/ per foot; Franklyn Road, 60/ per foot.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. FOR SALE (cheap), a well-finished House, with large allotment 110 x 300 ; planted with fruit and ornamental trees, fowl house, and plenty of Avater. Grace-street, Pon sonby.—Enquire on the premises. CUTTER, 8 tons, for Sale cheap.—Carr, Boatbuilder. next Gas-works. ___ TAT ANTED KNOWN TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. MONET ADVANCED in SUMS of £2 to £50 on personal security, re-payable by Aveekly instalments, at L. H. NEUMEGEN, Auckland Loan Ofiice, 165, Queen-street, opposite Savings Bank. Private Entrance doAvn right-of-way. ""SPOT ICE 6~F REI-fOV A L J. & D. OXLEY, SHIPCHANDLER3, SAILMAKERS, AND SHIPPING AGENTS, Have REMOVED from the Wharf to the pre mises next Mr. H. B. Morton's, C USTOM-HOUSE-STREET. Tj. L O UR. TCI LOU -R ! Anderson and Co., R. Anderson McGill, Hassell, J. T. EA'ans and Co In sacks, 50s and 100s. B. TONKS & CO. Southbridge Bacon Curing Company, new cure Hams and Bacon. S3" Tbe best brand in the market. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS Se CO. Knight's K.B. Jams. NeAV Shipment. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS & CO. Berny's Bonedust and Glutinised Bone Manure. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS &| CO ri H U R C H PARADE. AUCKLAND VOLUNTEERS. The Officers, Non-commissioned Officers, and Members, Avith the Bands, of our several Corps, will assemble at the Drill-shed, on SUNDAY FORENOON, 27th instant, at 10 o'clock sharp, and be joined by a detachment of the Thames Scottish Volunteers, for Church Parade. A full attendance is requested. Alfred Isaacs. Captain Commanding Nixon Light Horse. J. H. Burns, Captain Artillery Co. Wm. Anoerson, Captain Engineer Volunteers. Jas. Derrom, Captain Victoria Rifles. Peter Dignan, Captain Hobson Co. J. M. Moaa'bkay, Captain Scottish Co. Emelius Leßoy, Captain Navals. Auckland, 25th January, 1878. TW- 0~ T I C . E. All Members of the Templar Benefit Society are requested to meet at the Albert Hall on Monday evening next, January 28, at ha If-past six sharp. Business :To amalgamate with the National Independent Order of Oddfellows. R. JESSOP, -Secretary. T\ R U R V BAKERY. NOTICE.—To the Inhabitants of the Great South Road and along the Railway line: On and after the 28th instant, Best Bread, Id. the 21b. loaf. N.B.—Genuine Brown Bread. Drury. January 25, 1878. LOYAL FOUNTAIN OF FRIEND SHIP LODGE, 3920, 1.0.0.F.. M.U., A.D. In consequence of Tuesday. fJannary 29th, being a Public Holiday, the usual Fortnightly Meeting is POSTPONED till Thursday, Jan. 31st, at 8 p.m. JOSEPH WESTMORELAND, N.G. DD FELLOWS' HALL, COOK-STREET. A Select Quadrille Assembly Avill be held in the above Hall on Tuesday next, 29r.h Jannary, 1873. Double Tickets, Is; Single Tickets, 2s 6d eaoh. Dancing to commence at 8.30 p.m. sharp. W. T. Donald. M.C. UCKLAND AND NORTH SHORE STEAM FERRY CO. (Limited). An Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders in the above Company will be held, at the Com pany's Ofiice, Bank Buildings, Wyndham-street, Auckland, on MONDAY, ith day of February, 1878, at. 3 o'clock in the afternoon. Business: To receive Directors' Report and Balance-sheet, Election of Directors and an Auditor. Note —Transfer Books will bo cosed from noon Saturday, 2nd February, till noon of Thursday, Sth Febiuary, IS7S. H. W. HEATH. Manager. ¥*\ E S T 1 M O N I A L S. Queen-street. Auckland, Jan. 21, 1878.—Mr. ' Lake. Sir—We have tried your Blacking, and we consider it tho best we have ever used.— Yours truly, AY J. Oi'fer & Co., Bootmakers. 19, Shortland-street.—Mr. Lake,—l have tried , your Blacking, and must say it is really good.— i I remain, yours. &c, C. Fort, Bootmaker. ) To Mr. Lake.—Sir,-1 have tiied your Black * ing. and I find it equal to the imported article, ) and better than any Auckland made Blacking.— I remain, yours. Sec, James Norms, Boot . maker. Ponsonby. . Mr. Lake,—l ha\*e personally tested on differ * ent boots your preparation against Day and 3 Martin's best imported Blacking, and forbril * liancy of lustre, yours is the superior of the two —T. B. Hannaford, Queen-street, Auckland.— January 26,1878. i THOMAS LAKE, Sale-street, Freeman's Bay.



i j GAZETTE IN BANKRUPTCY. T N BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act. IS7G," and of the Bankruptcy of Sophia Gray, a Debtor. This is to notify that sophia Gray, of Welling ton-street, Auckland, Widow, has this day filed a statement that she is unable to meet her engagements Avith her Creditors. The First Meeting of Creditors tn be held at the Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, en TH UK-DAY next, the 31st day of January. 1378, at the hour of 11 o'clock in the forenoon. Dated at Auckland this 25th day of January, H. WILLIAMSON, Deputy Registrar. THE p.s. ' Oregon' Avill excursion to the Manukau Heads and Corrnvallis on Tues day. 29th. Return fares, 2,C. Q W I N G M A C HUES 0 OF FIRST-OLAS QALITY AT LESS THAN COS!'. Having bought Messrs. E. Porter & Co.'s entire stock of Sewing Machines at a great reduction oft English cost, I will sell- them at Prices never before heard of in Auckland, com prising Domestic and Manufacturing Machines of the best makers. Each Machine guaranteed and kept in order 12 months free of charge. GEO. W. HESLOP, ENGINEER, "THE FITTING SHOP," Victoria-street, a lew doors above Quick's Stables. TN consequence of the Regatta, the s.s ARGYLE will leave the Qneen-sfreet Wharf for Wangarei on WEDNESDAY, 1 p.m. A. MCGREGOR. rsdft«_SL.CSl_ >- AUCKLAND AND HAMILTON RAILWAY. REGATTA DAY. PAPAKURA RACES. January 29. Return Journey at single rates, aA-ailable for the one day only, from Hamilton and NeAvcastie to Auckland and Papakura Races. The Train leaving Auckland at 1.35 p.m. for Waikato will be suspended for that day, and leave Auckland at 1.15 p.m.; Papakura Races, 5.20 p.m.; arriving at Hamilton at 10 p.m. PAPAIvFrA RACES. A Special Train will leave Auckland for the Papakura Races at 11.0 a.m., returning from there at 5.30 p.m. Fares (Single or Return):—Auckland to Papa kura, Ist class, 4/0 ; 2nd class, 3/2. Any Station to any Station, Single Tickets for return journey, aA'ailable for the day only. A. Y. MACUONALD, , General Manage^ TT7- AIP Alt A-P UN U I RAILWAY. No. 7, STATION BUILDINGS CONTRACT. Public Works Offic, Auckland, January 15, 1878. Written Tenders will be received at this office until noon of WEDNESDAY, January 30, 1878, or the Erection of a Manager's House at Helensville. Plans, Specification, and Conditions can be seen at this Office. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accep c . (g . gned) JAMES STEWART, District Engineer. MONDAY, JANUARY 28. JUNCTION YARDS- For sale, at Junction Yards, on Monday (next Tuesday being Anniversary Day). s£\ EAT CATTLE, \T 300 Fat Wethers, ex ' Hauraki,' from Taranaki 50 Fat Lambs, from Wangarei 50 Fat Lambs from W*airoa Store Cattle, Dairy Cows Calves, Yeariings, &c. Fat and Store Pigs. At 1 o'clock. HUNTER & NOLAN. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30. MR G. SIBBIN. Has been instructed to sell by public auction, on the above date, at 12 o'clock noon, at the Mart, Queen-street, PI IHE FOLLOWING FREEHOLD PRO JL PERTIES, namely :— Lot I—With a frontage of 29 feet to Hobson street, and the S-roomed Building thereon, • situate on part of allotment 7, section 23, City. Lot 2—With a frontage of 32 feet i inches to Wellesley-stieet, and the Double DAvell ing -house thereon, situate on part of allot ment 11, section 23, City Conditions may be ser nat the Mart. GEORG-TsfBBIN. Auctioneer. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30. ' WHANGAROA, BAY OF ISLANDS, MAHURANGI. THE undersigned has received instruc tions to sell by auction, on Wednesday, 30th, 1878, at the Corner Mart, at 12 o'clock, the t olio Aving Properties :— No. 1. 50 Acres, part of allotment 107, Parish of Mahurangi, County of Mai _iden No. 2. 7 Allotments of subdivision of lot No. 30, Whangaroa, County of Rutland, Raglan. No. 3. 1 acres 26perches,.' llotmentNo. 3, section No. 2, Town of Russell, Bay of Islands* Full particulars can be obtained at the rooms of the auctioneer. GEORGE SIBBIN, \ Auctioneer. MONDAY, JANUARY 28. L. W. EATON WILL seU by auction, at his mart, Queen-street, on Monday, 28th instant, at half-past 11 o'clock, Auckland-grown Apples—Bß Sydney „. ~ Nelson „ „ Pineapples Pea and Cocoannts. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4. By Obdek. of thk Mortgagee. :•■ FREEHOLD ALLOTMENT, CHAPEL hTREET. TWO COTTAGES AND ALLOTMENT, WILLIAM-STBEET. THE Subscribers have received instruct tions, to sell by public auction, at-their Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, lth Feb., at 12 o'clock. City of Auckland.—Western portion of Lot 7, section 22, 57 feet frontage to Chapel-street by 162 lmks deep, adjoining Bricklayer's. Arms Hotels. Also, William-street.—Tavo House 3 erected on Lot 28. of subdivision of allotments 12 and 13 section 16, City of Auckland, 30 feet front age to William-street, 'lhe houses are occupied by Messrs Downey and Todd, at a rent of six shillings a week each, and are situate opposite Mr Winstone's. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, ■ Auctioneers. __ ' MO_mAY"7 "FEBRUARY 11. BY ORDER fOF THE EXECUTOR IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE WM. DYER. FREEHOLD PHOPERTY AND LARGE DWELLING HOUSE. AT SELWYN TERRACE, PARNELL. THE Subscribers will sell -&t the Land Mart, Fort-street, under instructions from. the Executor of the Estate of the late Wm. Dyer, on Monday, lith February, at 12 o'clock, Lots 37 and 38, of the Subdivision of Allot- . ment 63, and part of allotment 62, Section 1, Parnell, suburbs of Auckland, 115 ft. 7in. frontage to Patrick-strett and 99 feet to another street, Avith the large and ccinfoi table Dwelling-house coniaining ten rooms, and outbuildings, etc.,. thereon. This property -is situate in SehA'yn Terrace ■ near Dr. Wright's Residence; commands a 1 most extensive view of the harbour, etc, and is - now in the occupation of R. C. Dyer, Esq. Cards to vieAV can be obtained at the offices* °f SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON,, 1 Auctioneers.