shock, Avas driven round fully eight points, or at right angles to her course ; Avhile, as the bIoAVAA-as received on thestrongpart of the ship, it caused comparatively little damage, the iron plates not being even dented, through the Avail staunchions Avere carried away. This comprised all the injuiry the steamer received, but the brig AA ras much injured fonvard, her cutwater being stove in, and other damage done. TWO PASSENGERS INJURED.

Unfortunately some of the Arawata's passengers Avere on deck, and tAvo were someAvhat severely hurt. One, John Edmund, of Wellington, received some injuries to his leg. He was standing on the forecastle, and on the collision taking place he endeavoured to climb by the davits on board the brig, believing that the steamer was going doAvn. He Avas caught among the ropes and spars,and much cut and bruised, then missing his hold he fell over board, on Avhich Messrs Miller, purser, Barnes, butcher/and another man, instantly climbed on to tlie brig by Avay of the boAVsprit, which stretched over the AraAvata's fore castle, and promptly lowering a rope, pulled Fie droAvning man on to the brig and carried him back along the bowsprit into the steamer before the two vessels were separated - one of the smartest feats, and a|ma.t striking instances of presence of mind, Captain Underwood says, which he over saAV AN AUCKLAND GIRL INJURED. A little girl, about seven years of age, Mary Mowsthead, of Auckland, was more seriously injured. She has sustained some severe lacerations and contusions about her head and legs. Luckily there Avas a surgeon on board, and both the sufferers Avere promptly and carefully attended to. Mr Edmunds Avas removed to the hospital on arrival at this port to-day. The little girl is progressing _avou_ablT. THE DAMAGES. On the collision taking place the brig rose right up on the steamer's forecastle, but afterwards slipped back again—the tAvo vessels remaining in contact for some time. It Avas ascertained that she Avas " Albert, the Good/ a fine brig of 312 tons, belonging to Melbourne, commanded by Captain Cam, and bound for NeAVcastle (N.S.W.)

An official inquiry Avill be held on the return of the tAvo vessels to Melbourne, but the fault clearly rests entirely with the brig. The AraAvata's damage has been partially repaii cd. The remainder Avill be put riyht on her return to Port Chalmers. THE REGATTA.

Mr Ellaby, Secretary of the Regatta Committee, has received a letter from Mr Fox, Private Secretary, stating that the Go vernment Las anticipated the wish of the Committee, by deciding to proclaim Anni versary Day a public holiday.

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day.

CATHOLIC DENOUNCIATION OF THE EDUCATION ACT.

Father Chastagnon denounced the new Education Act from the pulpit yesterday. He said they sometimes hear the cry "free school" put forth at election times by clap trap politicians, but he need not say that to Catholics the " free schools " are very dear schools. He would constantly exhort Catholics to have nothing Avhatever to do with them, to take neither act nor part in the administration, nor in anything con nected Avith the neAV Act. They were not to go on the school committees, they must abstain altogether from voting, and be conspicuous for nothing on the polling day but for their absence.

COROMANDEL, This day.

GOLDEN PAH V. UNION BEACH.

The case of Randerson v. Hanney, mean ing the new Golden Pah against the Union Beach for disregarding the injunction of the Warden, came before the Warden's Court to-day, and was adjourned on the application of the defendants until Thurs day. The Warden Avarned the Union Beach people not to trespass on the Golden Pah ground until the matter is finally settled.

DUNEDIN, this day.

BETTING ON THE RACES.

After the declaration of acceptances on Saturday, Prince backed Hippocampus, taking 1,000 to 200 from Snider, the largest wager made in this colony. PROUDFOOT'S CASE.

The CroAvn has entered a nolle prosequte in Proudfoot's case.

(PRESS AGENCY.]

BLUFF, this day. Arrived : Albion Shipping Con pany's ship Oamaru, 1,316 tons, Stuart, Jrom GlasgOAV, Avith 240 immigrants, 79 days outfall avclL There was no infectious dis ase on the passage. Two deaths occarred and 3 births. She has 60 immi grants for Bluff, the remainder for Dunedin.

WELLINGTON, this day.

For some time back the Committee of Inquiry has been investigating certain matters in connection with claims for extras by the contractor for the waterworks con tract, and in respect of Avhich he was paid one cheque for £2,970 on account. During Mr Blackett's examination he took excep tion to one item of £1,011 set down as an extra, saying : "Itbelonged to the original contract, and ought not to be an extra." The contractor thereupon enclosed the cheque in dispute to the Mayor, pending the conclusion of investigation, remarking that he did not wish to be paid a penny more than he Avas entitled to. Very keen interest is taken by the public in this inquiry. ARRIVAL FROM AUCKLAND. Arrived : The Exonia from Kaipara.

PORT CHALMERS, this day.

The ship Dallam Towers from London, 84 days out from port to port, brings 2,600 tons of cargo, 8 tons of powder, and 44 passengers. She left on Oct. 20th, cleared the land on the 24th, passed a chain of icebergs seven miles in lat. 48. S. long 34-30.

SUPREME COURT.—This Day.

CRIMINAL SITTINGS.

(Before His Honor, Mr Justice Gillies, and a common jury. Mr Thomas Rogers, foreman.) STEALING FROM A MINE.

Daniel Mclnaney, described as a miner of GrahamstoAvn, Avas arraigned upon several indictments, charged Avith stealing on the Sth of November last, half a pound of gold-bearing quartz from the Moanatairi mine, the prop erty of a co-partnership of tributers, of ,v t.ich prisoner was a mem ber.

Prisoner pleaded not guilty. Mr Brookfield, CroAvn Prosecutor, opened ihe case.

Mr Hesketh appeared in defence. - Robert Comer, manager of the Moana tairi gold mine, of GrahamstoAvn, deposed to the legal constitution of the Company, but Avas unable to produce the necessary documents, licenses, &c, in proof thereon, thinking they Avere in possession of the Registrar of the Court. The Registrar having made enquiries found they had not been sent from Graham stOAvn ; consequently Mr Brookfield said it would be useless *o proceed with the case. His Honor said it Avas necessary co have the license in court to shoAV the owners of the property. Mr Brookfield said the documents were all left in the care of the court at Graham stoAvn, and he must express his surprise at somebody's neglect. In the absence of the license the «ase must break down.

His Honor, in addressing the jury, said that in consequence of the neglect of some At any rate he put up his helm, seemingly Tvith the object of passing astern of the steamer. Those on board the latter soon saw. that, unless immediate steps were taken to get out of her way, a serious collision was inevitable if the brig continued in the one, he would not say who was to blame, there Avas a failure of justice, and they must acquit the prisoner.

The jury returned a verdict of not guilty, and prisoner was discharged. His Honor directed the Registrar of the Court, Mr Wilcocks, to make further enquiries into the cause of the neglect, in order that the facts of the case might be duly laid before the Minister of Justice. CHARGE OF PERJURY. Charles Howley, of Tauranga, was arraigned upon an indictment, charging him with having committed wilful and corrupt perjury before H.W. Brabant, Esq., on the 13th of October last. Prisoner pleaded not guilty. Mr Dufaur appeared for the prisoner. Mr Brookfield opened the case, and stated particulars as will appear in evidence. John J. F. Hall, clerk of the Court at Tauranga, deposed that Mr Brabant was presiding at the District Court on the day in question. He remembered a complaint being laid against the prisoner for using obscene, insolent, and offensive language to Betsey Falkner, and for saying that Harley might be bound over to keep the peace. Witness took down the evidence, which he read from the records of the Court; shewing on the part of Mrs Falkner that Harley called her the most abominable and filthy names, while the evidence of Harley was a complete denial of the charge, and that the charge was brought in malice, in consequence of his complaining about the intrusion of Falkner's sheep upon his land. Prisoner was present, and heard the evidence of Mrs Falkner and Brien.

Constable Kelly and Betsy Falkner gave evidence.

Robert S. Brien knew the prosecutrix, and prisoner ; he Avitnessed the disturbance which arose about the -sheep, and deposed to the language used on that occasion. This being the case for the prosecution, Mr Dufaur addressed the jury for the defence.

Mr Brookfield offered some remarks, Avhen his Honor revieAved the evidence.

The jury found the prisoner not guilty. CHARGE OF DEFRAUDING CREDITORS. Arthur Utting, 28, described as a storekeeper, Avas arraigned upon an in dictment charging him under the Debtor and Creditors' Act, 1876, Avith disposing of certain goods in other than the ordinary Avay way of business, with intent to defraud his credirors. Prisoner pleaded not guilty. Mr Brookfield appeared for tho prose cution, and Mr Rees for the defence.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

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

John Eastman, James Oprey, and Henry Burns were charged Avith drunken ness.

.Eastman, Avho Avas in a pitiable state of palsy, muttered something in an unin telli_ible manner.

Constable Collis deposed to finding him in a helpless condition on the road near the Junction Hotel, late on Saturday night. He had to borroAv a cart and bring him into town.

As the Court was not satisfied that the prisoner Avas in his right mind, a remand Avas ordered.

Oprey pleaded guilty, and Avas fined 5s and costs.

Henry BroAvn, a tall, florid man, said he Avas drunk. It AA Tas no use saying anything in extenuation.

Fined 10s and costs, or 48 hours,

UNHAPPINESS.

Robert Chalmers was charged Avith heglecting to support his Avife. An order of the Court was made some time ago, but defendant Avas in arrears £4. He noAV said he had been earning very little lately, through the holidays and his bad health. If the Court gave him another chance he Avould try and pay something. His Worship ordered the case to stand over for a fortnight, and advised the defendant to try and live wife. . Defendant said he had tried tAvice, but it Avas impossible.

This was all the business.

DISTRICT COURT.—This Day.

(Before F. D. Fenton, Esq., District Judge).

Solomon Reid v. John Lupton.—Claim, £50 15s 7d, goods.—Mr George for plaintiff, and Mr Keetly for defendant.—Mr Reid, the plaintiff, stated that defentant was in debted to him for the amount of £50 15s 7d, for goods sold and delivered.—Mr Keetly stated that defendant, who Avas a carter, met with an accident -some time ago, by Avhich his leg was broken. He was willing co pay 10s per Aveek.—Plaintiff declined to take £1 per Aveek.—ln ant Aver to a question from the Bench, the defendant stated he owned two drays and four horses.—The case was allowed to stand over, in order that an arrangement -might be come to between the parties. Fhrenfried Bros. v. George E. Saunders. —Claim, £27 4s, goods.—Mr Tyler for the plaintiffs.—Lionel Phillips, Auckland agent for plaintiffs, proved the debt.—Judgment for plaintiffs, costs £4 6s. John Smythe v. Frederick LidAvell.— Claim £21 16s, freight.—Mr Andrew Stewart was appointed to arbitrate upon this case, the award to be made known next Court day. ADJOURNED. John Lamb and others v. Bank of Aus tralasia.—Claim, £100, money lent. Ad journed until next Court day. OAven and Graham v. W. H. Seccombe. —Claim, £55 8s 9d, goods. Adjourned until next Court day. William G. Clarke v. Thos. E. Fitzgerald. —Claim, £98 8s ; work, &c. —Mr Tyler for plaintiff, and Mr J. B. Russell for defendant. —William J. Clarke, a licensed surveyor, said that he made.an arrangement to survey a certain block for Mr Fitzgerald in the Kaipara district at 2Jd per acre. Mr Dalton had something to do with the matter pre viously, and Mr Fitzgerald informed witness that he was going to bring an action against Mr Dalton Avith regard to the survey, and asked witness to settle the affair, which he did. He gave Mr Dalton £5 10s. That money had been deducted from witness by Mr Fitzgerald. After completing the survey, and furnishing a plan of it to Mr Fitzgerald, he saw him in reference to it at Mr De Thierry's office. Mr Fitzgerald told witness that he required his services until the land had passed through the Court. He Avent to Helensville, at the request of Mr Fitzgerald, on two occasions, for the purpose of getting a settlement. He claimed for expenses thus incurred. The usual charge of a licensed surveyor Avas two guineas per day. He had applied to Mr Fitzgerald for the money, but he declined to give more than £5 10s. (Left sitting.)

TO MY MOTHER.

(By Stephen Massett),

My Mother! canst thou see me noAV, From the far off fields of light? Canst thou in spirit come again. And bless me with the sight ? Oh! I can see thee, when these eyes Are closed in balmy sleep ; . And revelling in happy dreams, We sweet communion keep.

Years, years have passed, and life to me, Has been but as a dream; Yet often have I yearned for thee, As sailing down life's stream. Fond memory brings thee back again, As thou wert once to me. When nestled in thy arms I lay, Or crept upon thy knee. And when I saw thee in that sleep, From which there is no waking, And felt as I then on thee gazed My very heart w»s breaking. Oh, can it be that in that land Where there is no more pain. We may once more .united be, Never to part again ?

And shall Aye meet as we have met, And be as we have been; And shall I see thee on me smile, As I have sometimes seen ? Oh, God! if this it is to meet In heaven's own land of light, .Ilhume my path, direct my feet, And guide my steps aright!

MR STEPHEN MASSETT.

TO-NIGHT at Onehunga, at the Masonic Hall, this gentleman gives his highly popular and intellectual entertainment, and we expect he Avill have a croAvded auditory. The programme includes several of Mr Massett's exquisite imitations, and some of his most popular musical compositions, including "My Bud in Heaven," which as reprinted by a Sydney firm, has always been a favourite with purchasers of music at the city stationers. Mr Massett Avill give his imitations of public speakers—including Charles Dickens, Artemus Ward, Josh Bil lings, the Rev. Charles Clark, and other celebrities. To-morroAv night, Mr Massett appears at the North Shore, and on Wed nesday Avill give his farewell entertainment in the city at the Choral Hall, under the patronage of His Honor Mr Justice Gillies, His Honor Judge Fenton,and the|Mayor and City Council. The programme appears in our advertising columns.

AUSTRALIA V. OTAGO.

SATURDAY'S PLAY.—(CONTINUED.)

During the afternoon about 2,000 persons were onttie ground. At lunch time, a heavy thunder and hail storm suddenly set in, and the rest of the afternoon was showery, windy, and cold.

Play .being resumed after lunch, Boyle took up the bowling at Garrett's end, bowl ing with the wind. His first over was a maiden, folio-wed by another maiden by Gar rett. Haskell was clean bowled by Boyle ; 13—6—SI. Douglaswas next, butwas given out lbw off Boyle's first ball : 14—0—81. Sutcliff c was next, and snicked the first ball to leg for 3 and cut Garrett for 2. Clarke drove Boyle for 2, a daisy-cutter. Seveial byes brought the score to 90. Sutcliffe then made 2, 1, and 3, Clarke a 3, bringing up the century. Garrett changed ends, and in the second ball bowled Sutcliffe : 15—13 —103. Spoffbrth then took up the bowling at Garrett's end, and Garrett at Boyle's end. Fawcett followed, and Spoflbrth's second ball knocked Clarke's wicket out of the ground : 16—10—103. Rhodes supplied the vacancy, when singles became the order of the day, Fawcett eventually retiring from one off Garrett : 17—4—109. # Glen followed, and after several maiden drives by Rhodes, had brought the score to 110, Glen spooned one, which was not refused ; IS —o—llo.0 —110. Everest supplied the vacancy, making two singles and a 2, when Rhodes lifted Spof forth to leg for 3. Everest quickly scored 2 to Brace, and was caught and bowled by Bannerman. Thus closed Otago's Ist inn ings for 124. After a short interval the two Bannermans took the wickets for Australia, Moore and Millington bowling. Moore's first over was made to A. Bannerman. Play commenced by several singles, when C. Bannerman opened his shoulders to one of Millington, but Dixon was ready, and the great bats man retired. Score : I—2—4. Horan was next: Gtago fielding well, Spring at the wicket being splendid. Runs came slowly, singles only being got. Glen took the bowl ing from Millington, the first over being a maiden, Austin relieving Moore at the other end, and giving a maiden to Horan. Runs still were coming slowly when A. Bannerman Avas given out lbw: 2—l3 —37. Spoffbrth followed, but the bowliug was too good to take liberties with. Spoffbrth drove Austin for 2, and brought the score to 40.

After another single by Spoffbrth, Horan Avas beautifully caught by Fawcett : 3 —24—42. Murdoch Avas next, and after a single, gave a chance to Cargill, who did not accept it. The scoring was sloav, the fielding being too good,and the batsmen merely defending the Avickets. Austin bowled five maidens in succession. Spoffbrth skied one off Glen, but it Avas refused by Moore. A drive by the same player off Austin brought the score to the half-century. When time Avas called the score stood 53 for 3 Avickets.

OTAGO.—First Innings BOWLING ANALYSIS.

Balls. Maidens. Runs. Wkts. Spoffbrth ..90 11 17 7 Kendall ..28 2 10 1 Garrett ..92 16 25 7 Boyle .... 120 6 45 4 Garrett's boAvling was much admired, and the fielding of the Australians was excellent. AUSTRALIAN.—First Innings. C. Bannerman, b Millington c Dixon 2 A. Bannerman, lbw, b Austin.. .. 13 Horan, c Fawcet b Glen 24 Spofforth, not out 7 Murdoch, not out 7 Total _. 53

DUNEDIN—THIS DAY.

AUSTRALIAN v. OTAGO. The Australians are in for 92. Spofferth 13 and Gregory 19 Avere the only doubles. The Australian innings Avas resumed at noon, Spofforth and gMurdoch taking up the play. The first ball from Millington Avas fatal to Murdoch, who was caught at point by Cargill. Score : 4 for 53. D. Gregory succeeded, and after a short time, and some moderate batting, Spofforth in striking, got out of his ground, and Avas smartly stumped by Sprag after having totted up 13. Score :5. Blackham was next, and after scoring five, was caught at point by Cargill. Six wickets for 76.

Ganett succeded, and gave a skyer off Millington to his Kell score. 7 for 80. Doyle came next, and after three or four singles had been made he Avas clean bowled by Moore. He was first man boAvled. 8 for 83.

Bailey Avas next, and after scoring 6 tipped one into Sprag, s hands behind the Avicket. 9 for 92. Kendall, the last man took the vacancy, and in Glen's first over his mid-wicket was knocked out of the ground, total score : 92.

JUVENILE PIONEER ENTERTAIN MENT.

A MrsiCAL and literary entertainment of a varied character was given on Saturday evening, in the Temperance Hall, Albert-street, in aid of the funds of the Juvenile Temple. The entertainment in every respect was very successful, and great credit is due to Mr Alexander Thorne, Mr Sceats, and others, for their exertions towards this*success. We learn that this juvenile lodge is carried on har moniously, and is made innocently attractive through its regular and Avell-conducted meet ings. Joseph Newman Esq., a veteran in the cause of total abstinence, was the chairman, and in his introductory remarks said that he had been a total abstainer for more than forty years; and he might say, for the encouragement of his young friends, that he had tried total abstinence in all climates and under a variety of circumstances, and he saw no reason to alter his course iv his declining years. He had therefore given „ a long trial, and could assure them, from his own experience, that strong drink was not necessary to health and labour ; no evil could arise from strict sobriety, but dansrer was always likely to accrue from the use of intoxicating stimulants. Mr Newman then proceeded with the programme, Avhich was as follows:—"A little faded flower," Mr Sceats; recitation,. " The pawnbroker's shop,' Mrs Hirst; song, "The Twins," Mr Mashitter; "On growing rich" (with poor Sam's remarks on the garden party at Bishop's Court), by Mr Blackman; " The fisherman's girl," by Miss Peace ; recitation, " Joshua Jinks," by Miss Carter, a little girl, who recited the piece remarkably well, and Avas justly applauded; song, " Scotland, I love thee." by Mr Carter : duet, "What are the wild waves saying?" by Mrs Cottingham and a gentle amateur; ecitation, poetic version of " Buy your ow cherries,"by Mr S. Parker ; comic song, "Before I cease to love." a legend of Limehouse, by Mr Sceats; recitation, " Binsren on the Rhine," by Mr* Hirst; song, " The lover and the bird,' by Mrs Cottingham; a Lancashire story, " The barrel organ," by Mr Mashitter, of Manchester, a very amusing pfece, but which was almost too much for the audience.as it occupied twenty-five minutes in delivery; song, " The Bellringer," by Alfred Hemus. The whole concluded with the National Anthem, and a vote of thanks, proposed by Mr McKenzie to the chairman, was carried by acclamation. Mr Milburn, pianist, accompanied the singers.

WAXWORK EXHIBITION.

Messrs. Ghiloni & Co., who visited Auckland many years ago Avith a Waxwork Exhibition, and who have since travelled thoughout Australia and New Zealand with a rew Show, will open this evening next door to the Union Bank. The Exhibition comprises a great variety of entirely new figures, mostly taken from the originals by first-class artists. The lower room is appropriated to historical characters, in cluding members of the Royal family of Britain and Australian celebrities. The upper room is the " Chamber of Horrors," and contains a group representing the Poverty Bay massacre, severa murderers, and a very beautiful group repre

j senting the iudgment of Sol_mon in the case of j the two rival claimants of an infant. In the i window there is a finely-executed figure of Isabella n. of Spain.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

To-day's quotations:— Bank of New Zealand—Buyers, £23105. National Bank—Buyers, 71s: sellers, 735. Colonial Bank—Buyers, 50s 6d ; sellers, 52s 6d, South British Insurance —Buyers, 775. Standard Insurance—Buyers, 21s. Union Insurance—l2s 6d (call paid). New Zealand Insurance— Buyers, 97s 6d. Union Sash & Door Co.—Buyers, £1010s. Caledonian —Buyers, 57s 6d. Moanatairi—77s 6d; buyers, 75s ; sellers, SOs. Tookey Tribute—Buyers, 2s; sellers, 2s 6d. Alburnia—Buyers, 58s. Tokatea—Sellers, 7s. Union Beach—Buyers, 22s 6d. Kurunui Hill—Buyers, 14s; sellers, 15s 6d. Piako—6s, 6s 6d. Thames—Buyers, 31s. JOSEPH NEWMAN. Chairman.

EVENING STAR- MONDAY.. JANUARY 14, 1878.



MISS VAUGHAN TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE, Parnell-. Terms on application. S3t_» T^ANTED,- several General Servants, V T Female Cook, Cook and Lau_dress, im mediately.—Miss Colls' Select Registry, Upper Queen-street. ANTED, a Single Man to garden, Sec— S. M. Green, Bootmaker, Queen street. SERVANT.— Wanted a good General Servant; references required.—Apply, be tween the hours of 10. and 12 o'clock, to Milne and Choyce, Queen-ntreet. ANTED, a Plasterer for Gisborne, must understand cement work; wages lis. per day; free passage; references required. —Apply to T. and S. Morrin. ANTED, to purchase a small Air Pump.-Apply Star Office. YS7ANTED, a resDectable General Ser- V f vant.—Apply Mrs. West, Alma Place, Freeman's Bay. . WANTED, a Bricklayer for inside paving at the Victoria Stables.—W. Crowther. ANTED, a good General Servant.— Apply to Mrs Dance, Registry Offic.-, Queen-street. ANTED, a stout, active Lad. — Hamilton Brothers, Q.uee n-street. ANTED, a good female Cook for hotel (Thames); middle-a.<3:ed woman for country, Girl for farm work, Boy to milk, several General Servants.—E. Henry's Registry, Shortland-street. WANTED, a respectable girl as General Servant.—York Hotel, NeAvton. TENANTED, a good Milch Goat.—Apply T T No. 2, Insurance Buildings. WANTED, a General Servant; refer ences required.—Mrs. R. H. Stevenson, Shelly Beach Road, Ponsonby. WANTED, a Carpenter, Millmen, and Bushmen for Whangapoua.—C. A. Harris. ANTED, immediately a tirst-class Horse Shoer and General Blacksmith ; to a good man constant employment, none other need apply—Parker and Co., Napier.—Apply to T. and S. Morrin. C~~ HEAP SADDLES for sale at A. Kennedy's.—Good Saddles from 355. WANTED, Purchasers for all descrip tions of Timber, Sashes, Doors, Mould ngs, Joiner's Work, &c, at Prices to meet the times.—Auckland Timber Company (Limited), G. Holdship, Manager. Y^7"ANTED, Washing to do. Ladies or f T gents' leaving their address at this office will be called upon. ANTED, a Blacksmith for bush sawmill. —Guthrie & Larnach Company Limited, J. W. Waller, Manager. ANTED to Buy, a Hand-Cart (second-hand), in good -epajr.—For address apply this office. WANTED, a good General Servant.— Apply Quick's Stables, Victoria-street. WANTED, a Housemaid ; also House and Stable to let.—Governor Browne Hotel WANTED, a strong Boy for the bake- house.—Apply E. Waters. WANTED, a Lad for the bakehouse. - Apply this office. WANTED, a Fireman for the s.s. Staffa.—Apply at once to Captain McGregor, Queen-street Wharf. WANTED, a General Servant. —Apply to Mrs. Henry Gilflllan, Symonds-3treet. WANTED, Day & Martin's empty Blacking Bottles in any quantity.—Mr. Lake, Sale-street, Freeman's Bay. WANTED, a Paperhanger for a small job.—Mr. Edwards, Water-street, near Mount Eden Toll-gate. WANTED, a Journeyman Baker.— Union Bakery, Parnell. . X\T ANTED KNOWN. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. MONEY ADVANCED in SUMS of £2 to £50 on personal security, re-payable by weekly instalments, at L. H. NEUMEGEN, Auckland Loan Office, 165, Queen-street, opposite Savings Bank". Private Entrance down right-of-wa ANTED'toTSeII, cheap, lot ofLadies' House Boots, only 4/6 and 5/6 pair, size ito S; Children's Prunella Boots, and 5 siz% 1/6 ; 6 size, 1/9; 20 sides of Bacon, at /6 per lb.— H. Watts, Pitt-street. WANTED KNOWN, that having~a Large Stock of Iron Bedsteads. Fold ing, Stump, French, and Half-tester, we are offering them at low pkicks to make room for urther ship ments expected shortly; also, Mat frasses, Palliasses, Bolsters, and Pillows, all kinds.—T. &H. Cooke, 67, Queen-street. ANTED KNOWN, that we are sell ing Tapestry Carpets from 2/11 per yar d Brussels Carpets, from 4/9; Bedroom Carpets, from 1/; Heathrugs. from 6/6.; also, Mattings, plain and fancy. Linoleum, Floorcloths. &c, at lowest prices.—T. &H. Cooke, 67. Queen-street. \\T ANTED KnoAvn, that the Opposition V T in Queen-street is fiercer ;than ever. Mutton, 2d ; Beef, 3d; Pork, 4d; Lamb, 4d ; Steaks, 4d. Cash only.—A. Porn well. WANTED, by a respectable Youth about fifteen, a situatien as apprenticr to tho drapery or grocery business.—Address L.. Star office. WHITE Maltese Lace Collars, Is. each; other Collars, 4d; beautiful Bows for the Hair or Neck, 9d; Regatta Shirts, 2s; Belts, 6d: Ladies Beaded Belts, Is 6d; Braces, 9d; Girls' Hats, 6d ; Sun Hats, Is ; Kid Reviver, 2d per bottle; Garter Elastic, Id per yard: other Klastic, 4 yards a penny; lot of nice Flowers chead; Note Paper, 2d per quire ; Ruled do, 4d; Spectacles, Is; Jews' Harps, two a penny. Come and see my Leather Boots from 6d to 3s 6d.—W. H. Dampier, Victoria-3treet.—Flour, 'l£d. WANTED KnoAvn, that D. Goldie is prepared, to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shaft 3, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &C. at the lowest marketprice, at his Yards Cus ttm-house-streei,. ' LOST, on Saturday, a Bat, pair of Shoes, and Tweed Tiousers, between Otahuhu and Auckland.—Finder will be rewarded at this office. <^<T. • MATTHEW'S DAY - SCHOOL. The above School will for the future be con ducted for Girls and Infants. Boys over 10 years of age cannot be received. A FURNISHED BEDROOM to Let, for one or two single gentlemen, in a private family.—Apply at this office. LOST, Sunday last, in or near St. Mat thew's Church, a Lady's Head Dress, black velvet with lace and white feather.— Finder will be rewarded on leaving Same at this office. TO LET, a Shop in Queen-street, in the occupation of D. Hamilton, Confec tioner.—D. Evitt, next door. . "ftTEW ZEALAND GENERAL COM i_l MISSION AGENCY, Norgkove Buildings, Clark's Place, BISHOPSGATE-STREET, WITHIN. CAPTAIN ASHBY, late Marine Superinten dent in London of the New Zealand Shipping Company, and for about 20 years known in con nection Avith the New Zealand Shipping' Trade desires to -inform his frinds and the public, generally that he has commenced business at the above address, under the style of WILLIAM ASHBY Se CO., as General Shipping and Insurance Agents. From long experience acquired of the ocal wants of the Colony, and the London Markets, the firm are in a position to otter special advantages to Colonists in their business relations Avith Great Britain, and from their intimate knowledge of the requirements of passenger, on a long voyage, orders entrusted to their care will receive their very best atten« tion. Loudon. November 16. 1876.



LOST, a letter addrecsed to R. G. Macky, Ehrenfreid Bros., No. 3, Queen strset.—The finder Avill be rewarded on return i- g the same to the above. OEM I N A R Y. —EDEN TERRACE, O NEW NORTH ROA.D. Miss Johnson desires to intimate to parents and friends of her pupils that her School will RE-OPEN on Wednesday, 16th inst. Classes for Singing and Dancing conducted as formerly, Vacancies for two or three Boarders. Terms on application. BOAED OF EDUCATION. WANTED, Teachers for the undermentioned Schools:— . __ . _ . , Mangere (Female Assistant Teacher) Ness Valley, Wairoa * Tairua. _ . . , _ Applications, with Testimonials, to be delivered at the Office of the Board. Wyndham- Street, Auckland, not later, than THURSDAY, 17th January inst. _ _ ___~_ VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. BY-LAWS FOR THE REGULATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ABATTOIRS. Town Clerk's Office, Dec. 20,1877. Notice is hereby gi\Ten, in conformity with the provisions of the " Municipal Corporations Act, iS76,"a MEETING of the City Council will be held on the 30th January, 1878, to confirm the By-laws as above, passed on the 19th day of December, 1877. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. ,-.-■*,.. __S_t__K <s*3? "^.l rr_T^*--^_X_;T-a-',-vaa*a. ■ zAA, F,:^'4.Wro__^__U__ai_s____^^ Public Works Office, Auckland, January 4,1878. T7~AIPARA-PUNUI RAILWAY. SUPPLYING ROUGH STONE FOR PROTECTION OF PIERS, WAIKATO BRILGB. Written Tenders will be received at this office until noon of FRIDAY, 18th January, 1878, for Supplying Rough Stone for Protection of Piers, Waikato Bridge, Newcastle. Specification and Conditions can be seen at this office, and at the Public Works Office, New castle. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J AS. STEWART, District Engineer. mo CONTRACTORS. Tenders addressed "The Chairman of the One Tree Hill Board" will be received at the Office, Junction Hotel, on Tuesday, the 22nd January, before 4 p.m., where plans and specifi cations may be seen. JAMES BABER, C.E., Shortland-street, m O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of the 19th instant, for the erection of a Villa Residence at Mount Eden. R. KEALS & SON. Architects. mOBUIL D E R S. Tenders Avill be received until noon of the 17th instant, for additions and alterations to Premises at the New Cutting, Parnell. R. KEALS & SON, Architects.^ mo B v i fi D~~~E~R~~S. Tenders Avill be received until 3 p.m. of Satur day, 19th instant, for the erection of a Dwelling house at Ponsonby. Plans. &c, at the Lyceum. Hobson-street. The lowest or any tender not necessariily accepted. DAVID ROSS, Painter. mO CONTRACTORS, CARPENTERS, Tenders are required on or before the 16th instant, for an Hotel at Railway Station, Hamil ton, for Thomas Jolly, Esq. Plans, &c, at my office. THOMAS H. WHITE, Architect. ENDERS for the Erection of a Dwel ling House in Union-street" will be received until 8 p.m. on FRIDAY, 18th, at Duffy's Store, Hobson-street, Avhere plans and speciAeations are to be seen, accept the lOAvest ten do JOHN- DEEHAN, of King's County, Ireland, and late of Thames Goldfield, Auckland, New Zealand.—Please send address to office of this paper. Brother wishes to see you. STUDIES will be resumed on Monday, 21st instant, at Mrs. LeAvis' Seminary, Epsom House. Onehunga. /~IITY COUNCIL ELECTION. TO THE BURGESSES OF THE CITY OF AUCKLAND. A a Candidate for your suffrages I beg to state that in offering my services to represent your interests in the City Council I belong to no party, either Commercial or Political; nor am I put forward by any clique, but submit myself solely on my own merits. Should you honour me by returning my name at the head of the Poll on TUESDAY next, it will be my endeavour and determination to do my best in the interest of my fellow-citizens generally. As an exemplifica tion of my views, I may state that it will always bo my aim to further a reduction of rates, which now press so heavily on citizens, and to prevent an unwise expenditure of City Funds. The Water Supply Question, to my mind, is one of vital imnortnnce to the health and welfare of tho City. Tho Water Rates require a careful and thorough revision, in order to make them both self supporting and popular. I am in favour, so far as practicable, of completing those streets now already partially formed, in pre ference to commencing fresh works for storm waters to carry away. I would support any scheme for lessening the cost of management of City 'Affairs, providing always the efficiency of the same be not impared. I shall do my best to further City improvements without increasing the rates already imposed It being stated by some indiscreet canvassers for Mr. Buchanan—not, I am sure, with that gentleman's sanction—that I belong to a semi- Political Religious Society, and as this un scrupulous statement is made with the intention to do me an injury, I here most distinctly deny that I belong to any such Society. The only Societiesl am connected with are simply Benefit Associations intended for the relief of my fellow man when (necessary, irrespective of creed or race. Thanking you for the honour of proposing me and assuring you that if elected, T hope to prove myself worthy oi the trust reposed in me. I have the honour to be, Your obedient servant. JOHN GiEY. TO the Burgesses of the City of Auck land, and others signing the Requisition, requesting me to be placed in Nomination at the ensuing Election, rendered vacant through the election of Henry Brett, Esq., as Mayor, I beg to place my services at your disposal, and should you do me the honor of electing me I will, to the best of my ability, watch over your Interests and'act for the good of the citizens generally. lam, yours truly, JOHN GREY. The Committee will Meet at the Christain Association every evening, from 7 to 9. ~VT OTICE OF REMOVAL. THE STANDARD FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY'S OFFICES, __TREMOVED "©ft To the Premises of MESSRS. COMBES & DALDY, QUEEN-STREET. -fl A-TON YACHTT-oTSale, for £20.— JL V/ J. W. Carr and Son, Boat Builders. f\ RAIN AG E NIO TIC E. TO OWNERS AND OCCUPIERS. Auckland Town Clerk's Office. January 1877. Notice is hereby given' to owners and occu piers of Land, situate and abutting on LORNtv-STRKET (between Wellesley and Vic toria-stieet), to Drain their respective Properties into the SeAver in course of construction. The present Contractor will execute the work at schedule prices, to street line,.particulars of which may De obtained on application to the City Surveyor. .'ailiiur non-compliance with this notice, the City Council will, under the provisions of " The Corporations Act, 1876," proceed with the work necessary, at the risk and cost of owners or occupiers. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk.



TO LET, or for Sale, a Suburban Rosi dence, situated on the Mount Eden Roud, " opposite Mr. Kelly's property, and adjoining Mr. Richard Garlick's.—For particulars apply " to Mr. Henton, at Kempthorne, Propser Se Co.'s, ' Shortland-street. _ nnO LET, House and Shop, corner of 1 JL Victoria and Albert-streets.—Apply next 3 door. ; TrtOß SALE, 18 years' Lease of a ten -__• roomed House in tOAvn ; good stabtes and splendid situation; ground Rent £52.—W. Flood, 5, Exchange. FOR SALE, a large Allotment in Chapel-street.—Samuel Cochrane Se Son. G>Qi\ CASH. Balance at 10s. per week.— cOOVP Comfortable Cottage close to theßail l way Station.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. TpfYfc to £1000 LENT, on Building Society dtrfjLvf principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson. Estate Agent, Vul ; can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. , -IPS. PER FOOT, at Ponsonby, two Capita JLQ Building Allotments, measuring 80 x 100 for Sale at 15s. per foot.—3. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. Q-| ACRE FARM, 17 miles from OJL Auckland. Good orchard, 10 acres in grass and crops, comfortable house of four rooms, plenty of wood and water; large run ad joining. Price, £270.—5. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. OR SALE, the Unexpired Term of the Lease of the Residence at present occupied by Mr. W. J. Hill, containing eight rooms, pleasantly situated in Parnell, and commanding a magnificent view of the harbour. For particulars and terms apply to Samuel Cochrane and Son. TO LET, a centrally-situated Shop in Queen-street.— Apply to J. Mynott, Dorn- Avell's Buildings. TO LET, a six-rooomed House, near the corner of Wellesley and Nelson-streets.— Wm. BroAvnhill, Bootmaker, 70, Queen-street, or at the corner of Wellesley and Nelson-sts. O LET, at Mount St. John, the Villa Residence lately occupied by Judge Gillies.—Apply at United Service Hotel, Queen street. TO LET, a comfortable five-roomed House with Kitchen, in York-street, New ton ; water laid on. Terms easy.—York Hotel. Upper Queen-street, Newton. TO LET, that double front (plate glass) :ihopand Dwelllng-House in Queen-street, next door to Hemus and Hanna's.—Apply to F. Hewin^and Brother, Grocers. TO LET, the Premises lately occupied by Professor Evans, Queen-street.— Apply to Manager Bank of New South Wales. £_> PER FOOT.—Rich Volcanic Soil, Mount & Eden, 462 ft. deep; cleared and planted. Aiso, new four-roomed House.—C. Williamson, Bstate Agent, Vnlcan Lane. X? 1 *>r_ —FOUR-ROOMED HOUSti;, New d&J — i\J. ton, For Sale, well, garden. Sec; very easy terms can be arranged.—C. FWiiliam son, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. H OTEL and Store to Let in Country. — Mrs. Elsmore's Registry, Shortland-st. €>£>X —NEWLY-ERECTED House of O^Wu. 6 rooms, very neatly and con veniently fitted up. Allotment. 40 x 102 feet; excellent view, both back and front. Terms very easy.—S. Vaile, Land Agent Shortland street^ 2_l _£_&€$ fy E_. —A neat and pretty Cottage cVaJ/Q § 9LF of 5 rooms, with large freehold allotment, pleasantly situated on the Great North Road. Price, including Venetian blinds, curtains, poles, book-case. &c. (all new), £275.— S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland street. FOR SALE, a neAV double-seated Buggy, with tAvo waterproof aprons. Double set of harness, and poll if required; also one second-hand Coach in good repair.—Apply to Cousins & Atkin, Coach Builders, Market Reserve. i»p;AA CASH, Balance at 7h per cent. 3&£P\/^ W 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 eight rooms, Stable, Cow-sheds, &c, &c. Price, £1000.— S. Vaile, Land Agent. Short-, and-street. FOR SALE (a bargain), a good Farm of 243 acres, situated, on the banks of the Kaipara River, having about 2 miles river frontage, with good landing-place; a good house of eight rooms, dairy, and outhouses, about one mile from New Raihvay Station, Post-office, and Telegraph Offices, and new Hotel, together with household furniture, kitchen and dairy utensils, 2 horses, 6 cows, 2 calves, fowls* &c, &c, ploughs, harrows, har ness, tools, &c.—Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, No. 8, Queen-street.^ UILDING ALLOTMENTS for Sale. Fernleigh-street, 25/ per foot; English- Btreet, 40/ per foot; Ryle-street, 30/ per foot; Brown-street, 15/ per. fcot; Ponsonby Road, 30/ per foot; Franklyn Road, 60/ per foot.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. MISS ROBERTSHAW'S Pupils will Resume their Studies on Monday, the 21st instant. The Retreat, Manukau Road, ParnelL THE person wanting a room and fire place, or two rooms (rent ss. per week), an be suited on application to G. Fowler, oppo te Army and Navy Hotel, Upper Queen-st. CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PARNELL, Affiliated to the New Zealand University, School Duties will be Resumed on Monday, February 4th. JAS. ADAMS, B.A. IVTATIONAL FIRE AND MARINE J3I INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Capital £1,000,000 Reserve £50,000 Re-Insurance Fund £20,000 Insurances effected against Fire and Mabine Loss of Every Description of Property, at Lowest Current Rates. Prompt and Liberal Settlement of Claims. HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Manager, Auckland Branch. BOARD ANDJRESIDENCE for married couple or tAvo single gentlemen, with separate rooms, can be obtained at Glen Head in Kyber Pass, corner of Grafton Read. SEWING MgA CHINES, OF FIRST-CLAS IQALITY AT LESS THAN COST. Having bought Messrs. E. Porter & Co.'s entire stock of Sewing Machines at a great reduction oft English cost, I will sell them at Prices never before heard of in Auckland, com prising Domestic and Manufacturing Machines of the best makers. Each Machine guaranteed and kept in order 12 months free of charge. GEO. W. HESLOP, ENGINEER, " THE FITTING SHOP," Victoria-street, a few doors above Quick's Stables. ~R. M C N A B, • Wholesale & Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. _ar Shipping Supplied. =ffia "ST^T TR> ARQ U E ' ABBEY JL> HOLME,' @ LONDON. fß__\_\_____\___\ Consignees are requested to ™" ____■ pagg entries and obtain delivery orders, from the undersigned, for their Goods Without delay. Cargo in. eding the discharge of the vessel will be lai ed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense. A Sight' Entry to clear the Vessel will be passed at 10 a.m. on WEDNESDAY, the 16th instant. THE N.Z. SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. Auckland, 12th January, 1878. ATAHUHU RIFLE COMPANY. The Inspection Parade for the present month wll be held at Otahuhu on WEDNESDAY, the 16th instant, at 7.30 p.m. All members having arms and accoutrements in their possession must be present, as they are to be inspected by the Officer Commanding the District. Any member absent without leave will be lined £1. JNO. GORDON. Captain. mHE ~D OVAL TTALIAN V _ar OPERA »-m V WILL OPEN AT THE THEATRE ROYAL ON FRIDAY, IST FEBRUARY, For a Season op Eighteen Nights. O. NOBILT, Agent. UNION STEAM SAW, MOULDING, SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED). The ordinary Half-Yearly General Meeting of the above Company Avill be held at No. 39, Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland, on TUESDAY, the 22nd day of January, 1878, at 3 p.m. Business: To receive Half-yearly Report and Balance-sheet, election of Diiector in the room of J. Howard, FFq . who retinas by rotation, but is eligible for ie-electip_t; and for any other business that m_y be brought before the meet ing. __. WAYMOUTii, Secretary. Auckland, 14th January, 1873.



SYMONDS-S TREEI Drapery Establish ment.—Having Bought a few Job _,ines, I • shall offer them at less than their original Avholesale prices.—J. Heape. CROWN PRINCESS No. 1 GOLD MINING COMPANY (Limited). Shareholders in the abovenamed Company are hereby notified that the First Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders will be held at the office of the Company, Bank Buildings, Auck land, on THURSDAY, the 21th day of January instant, at the hour of 3 o'clock P-ni. Business: To receive Directors' Report and Falance-sheet, Mine Managers Report, Election of Directors, and any other business that may be brought before the meeting. H. W. HEATH, Secretary.'?] Auckland, 11th January. 1878. j^UCKLAN_r~GA iS~C OMP AN V (LIMITED). The price of Coke is now 20s per ton. at the Works, for Cash; or, if so agreed, Monthly Accounts at 255, with 5s per ton discount. Cartage, within reasonable distances, at 2s 6d per ton. A ton of Coke is equal to 60 bushels, or abou double the bulk of Coal. £JITY EAST ELECTORS. —» Mr. W. L. REES Avill Meet and Address his Constituents on MONDAY EVENING, at Eight o'clock, in the Mechanics' Institute. mRADESMEN;S ATHLETIC CLUB. A General Meeting of the above will be held at the Club-room, TO-MORROW EVENING, at 7 o'clock. This is the last opportunity on Avhich election of members will take p:ace prior to the 29th January. JAMES REGAN, Hon. Sec. T.A.C. PA U L■ & S C H E N X, PLUMBERS, GASFITTERS, ZINC & IRON WORKERS, &c, corner of Victoria and Albert-streets, Are prepared to execute all orders intrusted to them on the most reasonable terms. We are also Licensed Piuuibers for the Auck land Waterworks. Estimates made up and Prices given on application. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOuL. Affiliated to the University of New Zealand) The Quarter Dsys for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. ON SALE, by Edward Wayte, and at the Theatre Doors, Sankey's Hymn Books, Latest Edition, as used at the Evangelical Meeting. mHAMES HARBOUR FORESHORE. Whereas an application has been made by the Thames Harbour Board for a Crown Grant of ■ the described in the Schedule hereunder. This is to notify that all claims, if any, of title to or interest whatsoever in the said land, must, with full particulars of the same, be lodged, on or before MONDAY, the 21st day of January, 1878, Avith the Commissioner of Crown Lands, at the Crown Lands Office-, Auckland. D. A. TOLE, Commissioner Crown Lands. Crown Lands Office, Auckland. 19th December, 1877. SCHEDULE. All that parcel of land on the eastern shore of the Hauraki Gulf, lying between high and low water mark, and situated between the Kauae ranga and Tararu Creeks, at the Thames, and known as the " Thames Foreshore," excepting •"■herefrom the following pieces, ranga S. 28b ; Whakaruaki B; Kauaeranga 12b ; and part of X mRADES AND LABOUR COUNCIL A Meeting of the Subscribing Members of Council will be held at the Temperance Hah, Albert-street, on TUESDAY EVENING next, at 8 o'clock. Business -To receive yearly report and balance-sheet, adopt rules, and elect Com mittee for Working Men's Club. C CARRIER PIGEONS.—A few pair J Choice Bird 3 For Sale.—Apply this office THE GREAT WAXWORKS EXHIBITION Now open next door to the Union Bank of Aus tralia, Queen-street, THIS (Monday) EVENING. One of the Most Brilliant Collections of Figures ever Exhibited, comprising Royalty, States men, Philanthropists, Heroes, Nove lists, &c. __c. Admission : One Shilling ; Children, half price. Open from 10 a.m. till 10 p.m. C. GHILONI & CO. ■^OTICE OF REMOVAL. J. & J. OXLEY, SHIPCHANDLERS, SAILMAKERS, AND SHIP AGENTS, Has REMOVED from the Wharf to the pre mises next Mr. H. B. Morton's, Custom-house-street. LOST, a young Blue Pigeon.—Apply Star Office. PRIVATE Apartments to Let, Fur nished, in Onehunga; good view, healthy situation, and near railway - station.—Mrs George,. Princes-street, Onehunga. X ODGE ARA, No. 348, LC, a An Emergency Meeting of Lodge Ara, 348, 1.C., will he held at the .Lodge Room, Princes street, on TUESDAY, the 15th instant, at 7.30 • p.m. Visiting Brethren are invited to attend. By order of the W.M. W. L. MITCHELL, Secretary. Tm LECTION OF COUNCILLOR City Council Offices, January!, 1878. It is.hereby notified that Mr. JOHN GREY, and Mr. WILLIAM BUCHANAN have been duly Nomfcated as Candidates for the office of Councillor for the City of Auck land, and that, in compliance with the provi sions of "The Regulation of Local Eleotions Act, 1876," a Poll will be taken for one Council lor on TUESDAY, the 15th day of January instant, at the Mechanics'lnstitute, High-street, within the said City, between the hours of Nine in the forenoon and Six o'clock in the after noon. HENRY RIDINGS, Returning Officer. SOUTH BRITISH -INSURANCE COMPANY. ' CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of every description, and Contents, Insured. ~- Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port for London. Vessels, Freight, Gold, Grain, Gum, and Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, the Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, the Islands, &c. Lowest Current Rates. Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. IVTIGHTaSCHOOL"* Carlton Academy.— J_l MONDAY, at 7. AUCKLAND AND HAMILTON RAILWAY. SHEEP FAIR AT REMUERA, JANUAKY 22 AND 23. A Special Sheep Train Avill leave Hajnilton on January 21st, 22nd, and 23rr.. Time in a future notice. Orders for Wagons should be given on or before Fi iday, January 18th. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. TO-MORROW. L. W. EATON XXTILL sell by auction, at his mart, Fort- V T street, To-morrow (Tuesday), at half past 10 o'clock sharp. Nelson Apples Sydney Aprles Pineapples ZZZL Cocoanuts. Sec TO-MORROW, NOON. ~ APPLES! APPLES!! ; PA CASES NELSON APPLES, • WV Ex Taranaki. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, R. ARTHUR.