country " a settteuce of nine months' im prisonment was recently pronounced for such an offence. I Avill not give you so severe a sentence, and I will take into con sideration the time you have already beeu detained in custody. It is necessary that I should inflict such a punishment as Avill warn others, more especially seeing the facilities that are afforded by the laAv to all honest and fair-dealing debtors to be re lieved from their liabilities when caused by mis-adventure and circumstances which they could not control. The sentence of the Court upon you is that you be imprisoned for six months', without hard labour, the sentence to take effect from the date of your committal.

Henry Solomon Meyers aa^s then placed in the dock, to receive sentence. His Honor said : Henry Solomon Meyers, —It is wit- great regret that I see a man Avho has hitherto occupied such a com mercial and social position as you have filled placed in your present circumstances. At the same time you must be aware —at least you ought to have been aAvare, for you were more likely to be aware than the other prisoner convicted of a similar offence —of the nature of the law relating to debtors and creditors. In your case the offences of Avhich you have been convicted, although not clone in such a high-handed way, still they arc of a grave character, not only in respect to the extent but to the nature of them, for they Avere done for your own benefit, or for other individuals favoured by you. Neither is it my intention to ad minister a severe punishment _ in your case. The object of the laAv is not so much to punish individuals as to deter persons from the commissiofi of offences against it. The object of the bankruptcy laws is to relieve the honest debtor, and at the same time to protect the honest trader. Its further object is to create a Avholesome regard for honour and fair conduct in com mercial matters, and to enable business to be done with straightforwardness and honesty. Seeing the facilities that are afforded by the Courts of Lw to the just -debtor fer relief from the misfortunes that may overtake him in the legitimate course of his business, there is the greater reason that dishonourable practices should be punished. The sentence of the Court upon you is that for each of your offences you be imprisoned for six months, Avithout hard labour—the sentences to run concurrently.

The Court rose at 9.30 p.m., and AA'as adjourned until Friday (to-morrow) morn ing, at 10 o'clock, Avhen the ciAol cases Avill be taken ; jurors to be m attendance at that hour.

ENTERTAINMENT AT NEWMARKET TO MORROW.

The suburban entertainment arranged by Mr Massett, for NeAvmarket to-morrow night, will take place in the Public Hall, and residents in that suburb, Remuera, Mount Eden, and Parnell, will have a final opportunity of enjoy ing Mr Massett,s literary and musical treat. The programme includes the imitation of the Rev Charles Clark and other celebrities, Mr Massett's popular song " My Bud in Heaven," the capital serio comic story " How Betsy and I fell out," the "Imitation of Madame Anna Bishop," ** Death of Poor Joe," as read by Mr Massett at the special request of Mrs Charles Dickens, "Two Stutterers in a Railroad Car," and other excellent selections. The performance is under the patronage of His Honor Mr Justice Gillies. On Saturday evening, Mr Massett appears at Hamilton, Waikato, under special engagement, and on Monday night at Cam bridge. On his return he proceeds at once to the Thames, appearing there probably on Thurs day evening.

ALICE MAY IN " THE SORCERER."

(From our own Correspondent.)

On Saturday evening, November 17, the Opera Comique Theatre aa_&, crammed from floor to ceiling by a distinguished and critical audience anxious to AA'itness the initial performance of '• The Sorcerer," an original Comic English Opera, music by Arthur Sullivan, libretto by W. S. Gilbert. The interest of the occasion Avas enhanced by the fact that several of the principal performers, notably Mr Rutland Barrington and Miss Alice May, were comparatively new to the metropolitan stage, and conse quently "on their promotion." I am therefore glad to be able to chronicle that since the first production of "La Fille de Madame Angot" a greater success has not been achieved. Not —ierely the author and composer, but nearly all the principal performers were called before the curtain several times and' heartily applauded. Alice May, in a beAvitching costume, charmed the eyes and ears of everybody, and the colonial prima donna may uoav be congratulated on having at last reached the "top rung" of the opera bouffe ladder. The leading idea of "The Sorcerer'" can scarcely be called original, but its treat ment at any rate is remarkable. One Alexis, (Mr R. Barrington) an officer in the Guards, is in love and betrothed to Aline, (Miss Alice May), daughter of Lady San greazure, (Mrs Howard Paul). He is anxious that the Avorld should break doAvn the artificsl barriers of rank, Avealth, education, age, &c, in order to encourage indiscrimi nate marriage. He has lectured on this subject in lunatic asylums, beer shops, and at Mechanics' Institutes, and his success has .encouraged him to proceed Avith the good work. In all these places he has found the working man "a noble creature, Avhen — ahem! quite sober." He therefore pro poses to Aline that they shall seek the assistance of a highly respectable firm of " love philtre" manufacturers, namely, Messrs Wells and Co. Mr J. W. Wells, of the firm of Wells and Co., sorcerers, in -troduces himself (musically) thus :—

Oh! my name is John Wellington Wells, I'm a dealer in manic and spells, In blessings and curses, And ever-filled purses. In prophecies, Avitshes, and knells. We've a first-clas3 assortment of magic ; And for raising a posthumous shade With effects that are comic or tragic, There's no cheaper house in the trade. Love philtre—we've quantities of it! And for knoAvledge if any one burns, "We kr_p an extremely small prophet Who brings us unbounded returns.

Alexas purchases a tea-pot full of love philter from Wells, and then departs Avith Aline l to dispense it. The results are most disastrous. Sir Maimaduke Pointdextre, a grand old aristocrat in a court suit, falls in love Avith a snuffy old peAV opener,. "Wells, the sorceror, conquers the heart of Lady Sangreazure, and Aline herself falls in love Avith an elderly doctor of divinity, who, rather than stand in the light of poor Alexis, desperately determines to bury his soitoavs '' in the congenial gloom of a colonial bishopric." Nothing will set matters right but the death of Mr John Wellington Wells, the sorcerer, who con sequently expires at once in a flame of red fire. Wells safely dead, everybody falls out of love with .the Avrong person, and falls in love with the right, and the dramatis person£e retire to the betrothal feast, singing _

Now to the banquet we press ; Now for the esgs, the ham. Now for the mustard and cress, Noav for the strawberry 3am ! Now for the tea of our host. Now for the rollicking bun, Now for the muffin and toast, Nov/ for the gay .Sally Lunn ! The eggs and the ham, and the strawberry jam! The rollic .ing bun. and the ?ay Sally Juunn ! The rollicking, rollicking bun !

The music of the opera is of much the same class as that in •' Cox and Box" and " Trial by Jury," although, of course, there are some pretentions concerted pieoes—one lovely strain sung by Alice May "Oh! Jiappy young heart,"" is the gem of the opera, and Avas deservedly encored. The London papers are unanimous in praising the production, aud it will certainly enjoy a lengthened run. Max.

STEPHEN MASSETT'S FAREWELL EN TERTAINMENT.

The steady dOAvnpour last evening had the effect of keeping numbers of persons away from the Choral Hall. The programme included readings, original ballade, imitations, and faces from the sea." which were all executed in a sat isfactory an. pleasing manner Tbe __tract froiu the poems of Robert Buchanan was recited with much dj-aiiiaticpoAver; also, tli. little poem illustrative of - e_v York lire, "So my lady rides in her carriage." The little song " When we two part.d," nosseeaed much merit, aud may be classed among Mr Massett'a bestjbaliads. "Bob Cratchit'a Christmas Dinner," from Dickens,

was Avell read. 'Happy as a. King, a UvelJ ballad on an old story, was received in the true spirit of the song. The budget of fun in the second part was especially good, and the whole of the programme Avas entertaining, concluding with the laughable sketch of an old lady deliver ing a rabid lecture on " XX omans Rights.

CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE'SOCIETY ENTERTAINMENT.

The hall in Lome-street was three parts full last! evening to listen to the entertainment provided by the members and friends of the above Society. This Avas mainly due to the untiring exertions of Mr O. Mahon, the secretary, who seems always to carry through successfully anything of the kind he takes in hand. Among those present Aye notice. Father Fync3, "V.-., aud Fathers Walter McDonald, Grange, and O'Dwyer. The opening selection " Chri3ty Minstrels," was by the Hobson Band, under the conductorship of Mr Christopher, and they acquitted themselves in a manner highly creditable, both to themselves and their young conductor. The first song was sung by Mr Forder ("The Gallants of England ), evidently a Jacobite song, and was, as are all the songs of the time, spirit-stirring and warlike. It was rendered very effectively by that gentleman, who Avas encored. Jessie s Dream," by Misa , Swan, was next on the programme, and the lady so pleased the audience that she had to come forward again and sang prettily the song of" The Fisherman. Next came a recitation by Mr A. Smith, Ihe Downfall of Wols^v," recited m his Übual excellent style, followed at the request of the audience by the "Vagrant and Irs Dog. Mr Deans then sang a new song m Auckland, entitled "St. Patrick. Day Parade, which took immensely with the assembly, _ and will doubtless find its way into the repertoire of our local comics. In answer to a demand he sang " Tommy make room for your uncle. ' Juanita, a duet, was next sung by the Misses Willis and Flanagan, after which came "The Spanish Chamnion," by Mr Martin. Our familiar friend Miss Naughton sang " The Klind Girl to Her Harp" in her usual plaintive and correct manner, to Avhich, on a vociferous encore, she added the old favourite " Home, SAveet Home. Mr M. SwaUow, the distinguished musician, concluded the first part of the programme Avith the " Cardinal's March," by special desire, and had to accede to an encore unitedly demanded. The second part commenced Avith another 'selection by the Hobson Band, very ably per formed. Miss Martin sang "Sing me an English Song" very prettily, and had to repeat the last verse. " The Wind and the Harp," was given by the Misses Willis and Flanagan ; and then Mr Dean gave with Avarmth another comic song, " Out of the Frying Pan into the Fire," for Avhich he was encored. " The Heart of Bruce and Melrose Abbey " was very well recited by Mis. Benjamin; but she appeared nervous, and could not be distinctly heard at the far end of the hall. Miss Swan, by request, sang "Killarney " in a really excellent manner, and had to come forward and sing again, when she gave "Bilieen Allan..'* " The Heart of my Nora" was sung by Miss Naughton in a very finished style. The entertainment closed with that absurdly comic song "Don't make a Noise." by Mr William 1 .ran. Mr O. Mahon came forAvard and thanked the audience for their patronage ; also the ladies and gentlemen amateurs for their services. He specially mentioned Mr Swallow, Avho gratuitously took the management of the concert, and fulfilled his task so admirably. Mr SAvallow, in thank ing Mr iVlahon, said he was always willi_g to lend his aid in such a deserving cauae. " God Save the Queen " was then performed, and the entertainment closed.

MOUNT EDEN RATEPAYERS.

The ratepayers of Mount Eden Highway Dis trict met at the school-house last evening for the purpose of considering the advisability of petitioning the Government to enlarge the bridge over the main road at the railway cross ing. Mr T. Thompson occupied the chair. It was moved by Mr Shepherd, seconded by Mr Bridgemon, and agreed to, " That this meeting vieAvs with regret the action of the Government in regard to the bridge and other works now in course of construction ov. the railway crossing at the Mount Eden or Eden Vine Road, the said bridge bring only 15 feet and the approach 18 feet in width; that considering the very large amount of traffic on the Mount Eden or Eden Vine Road, and the narrowness of the bridge, it is greatly feared that serious accidents will occur at that place. This meeting would also inform the government that a little over two years ago this district, finding the traffic so great, spent £260 on this particular part of the road, in widening and otherwise improving it, to ensure against any accident. This meeting Avould, therefore, most respectfully beg that a proper bridge of at least 35 feet in width be erected over this crossing, and also that a foot bridge of the footpath be erected over the same crossing. That this meeting further begs that the Gorernment Avill fill the whole Avidth of the road, and at a grade.not greater than that of the old one, ano to be otherwise left in as good con dition as before they commenced operations." It was agreed on the motion of Mr Cole, secon by Mr Smith, " That the Chairman be instructed to communicate at once with the Minister of Public Works by telegram through the District "Engineer, asking him to at once suspend further operations at Mount Eden or Eden Vine Road crossing until such time as the question for en largement is decided upon." Mr Bridgeinan moved and Mr Nelson seconded, "That the Chairman forward to the Minister of Public Works through the District Engineer a copy of the foregoing resolutions, and also forward a copy to the memer for Eden." The resolution was carried unanimously, and the meeting then terminated.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before G. P. Pierce, Esq., and L. Nathan, Esq., Justices of the Peace.) , THE MOUNT EDEN BARBER. John Thackaberry was a man introduced to the Court, charged with drunkenness. This old vagabond, who has been sent to gaol no less than 32 different times, ap peared in the dock just as fresh as ever. He pleaded guilty. Fined 20s and costs, or 48 hours imprison ment.

£§Mary Ann .Long, an old offender, was fined 5s and costs for a similar offence.

JERRY REGAN AGAIN

Jeremiah Regan, an old and experienced sinner, Avhohas been seven times previously corrected, and who isAvell and unfavourably kuoAvn to the police, Avas charged Avith stealing a table, value 10s, the property of some person. Prisoner pleaded not guilty in a stentorian voice.

At the request of Mr Sub-Inspector Pardy, the case was remanded until Monday next.

assault.

John Cox, a young man, was charged Av-ith assaulting Hans Lound on board the steamer Devonport on Sunday last. To Mr Tyler : At the time of the assault, the vessel Avas lying at North Shore. De fendant had just come on board, and the captain and Avitness said it Avas a quarter to ten. Defendant dreAv out his Avatch, and said it Avas only tAvo minutes past the half hour. Witness made a complaint to de fendant's employers, and he was now either dismissed or suspended. John McDougall, captain of the steamer Devonport, saAV tne blow struck, but did not hear the Avoids.

Mr Tyler appeared for defendant. Complainant stated the circumstances. He Avas on board the steamer, Avhen defen dant struck him Avith his clenched fist. Defendant was the engineer on board at the time, and witness was engaged on board. John Cox, the defendant, deposed that on going on board the steamer on the Sunday moraine; in question he Avas a feAV minutes late. The captain said Avitness Avas a quarter of an hour late, Avhen he pulled out his watch, and said "it's only tAvo minutes after the half-hour." Com plainant said "it's a quarter to ten," and aggravated him greatly., He put Ms face up*to Avitness and said, "Oh you're afraid to do it," Avhen Avitness shoved his face aAvay Avith the open part of his hand, and a scab on complainant's face Avas rubbed off. The Avhole affair Avas caused through the aggravation of complainant.

The defendant AA*as fined Is and costs.

This concluded the business,

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.— This Day.

(Before R. C. Barstow, Esq., R.M.) JUDGMENTS FOR PLAINTIFF', Long Tunnel G. M. Co v. John Turner, claim £6 ss, calls. Jr.mes Home, secretary, proved the claim, < -osts £3 6s, (Mr Mackechnie for plaintiff.) Samuel Smith v. Edward Hogue, claim £113a 6d, costs 14s—4s per week JUDGMENT SUMMONS CASE. George FoAvler v. Robert Wilkinson, claim £114s 9d, goods. '•_.'.-.•. - ~ . In this -ease defendant offered to pay 10s in accordance AAdth a previous order of the Court, Avhich plaintiff accepted. Ordered to pay the amount of 10s weekly, or failing, to be committed for 14 days. DE__ XDED CASES. Samuel Smith v. Henry Mills, claim 7s 6d. Defendant considered himself not liable, as his wife incurred the debt, h- being separated from her, and she living under a protection His Honor said as such was the case., the wife m-fit pay it. He could not giv* judgment aga-W this defendant. HOKE-- M. H-I-H'ION V GEORGE DICKSON JUNR Claim £410s, work. , Mr Tliorue for defendant, said the claim was a i_r_sun>ed balance on a cart made by plaintiff, a blacksmith, for defendant, a. baker of Hobsm street. according to agreement, and that amount had been paid.

Robert Heighton deposed that he re-made I defendant's cart for -15, according to agree- I ment put in, but oubsequently defeudantwished 1 painting and other work to be done, and for which he would pay extra. Mr Thome handed to plaintiff another agreement signed by him to Avhich he acknow ledged but .■-aid that extra words Avere inserted Avhichhe did not notice at the time, believing it Avas a true copy of Ins original draft. Defen dant acknowledged that he owed a balance, and he (plaintiff) ngreed to take it out in bread. Mr BeA'age heard"a conversation between the parties, and heard defendant say he would pay for repairs; but he could not speak as to particulars. • __ ____ . George Dickson deposed that Mr Heighton agreed to do the iob for him, including paint ing, axle?, Avheels, springs, &c.. for £15. He never offered to pay 6s a week for the loan of an old cart, nor did he say he would pay for extras beyond the agreement, Kobert Bull, coaoh painter, deposed to paint ing the cart in question by order of Mr Heigh ton. Plaintiff told him he had only -3 10s alloAved for painting. He said he could not touch it for that. He went to Mr Dickson, who spoke as to how he should like it done, but did not say he would pay it. Wm. Potter gave eA'idence as to the custom of the trade. Mr Thorne having addressed, the Court gave judgment for plain till' for 30s ; coats, 19s. H. M. HEIGHTON V. AVMT. SLOANK. ■ Claim, £1 Ss ; work done. Mi- Keetley for defendant, pleaded a set-off of £3 2s 6d, and had paid the balance into Court. This Avas a difference in account, many of the items of which were disputed as liaving been paid. Walter Heighton, blacksmith, testified as to the prices charged being fair and reasonable. Thomas Joseph Murray, on the part of defendant, produced bills sheAving that some of plaintiff's charges were excessive, and which plaintiff*had promised to reduce. After some further eA.deuce, His Worship gaA _ judgment for plaintiff for the amount paid into Court, plaintiff to pay costs.

BROOMHALL CO.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star). Sir, —I do not wish to continue the corres pondence on this subject, but there are one or tAvo points in Mr NeAvman's letter to which, Avith your permission, I should like to reply. Mr Newman states that in my previous letter I slioav animus against the company and against Sir Julius Vogel. AHoav me to assure him he is mistaken. I AA Tish the company all success, provided it is established on sound commercial principles, and I have a high respect for Sir Julius Vogel's abilities. He has done much to further the progress of the colony; but I do not intend here to discuss the question whether his "forcing" process has or has not been the best for NeAv Zealand. It is as a Director of this land company that I referred to him—and that his vieAVS are adyanced I think will be conceded even by Mr NeAvman. What a chance iioav for his great Polynesian scheme ! The memo, of association gives ample scope for the invest ment of the'funds of the Company. "To lend on mortgage in the Islands of the Pacific Ocean." (Why leave out NeAV Guinea, the South Pole,'&c.) "To lay out towns, to send out emigrants, or farm servants," may be perfectly legitimate business for the Comdany to take up. I only hope the shareholders will hud it pay. As'to the sale of the Te Aroha land by Mr BroomhaU to the Company at a profit of £5000, I can only say that iioav I have a a much greater respect for that Avide-aAvake gentleman than when he spouted philan throphy in the colony. As to Avhecher the Government would have sold the land to him on such favourable terms had they knoAvn it Avas to be immediately handed over at a profit to a land company is best known to himself.— I am, &c, YOUR COR RESPONDENT of Saturday.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

To-day's quotations :— Bank of New Zealand—Buyers, £23105. National Bank—Buyers, 71s. Colonial, Bank—Buyers, 51s6d; sellers, 52s 6d. South British Insurance—7Bs; sellers, 78s .d. Union Insurance—Buyers, 12s Gd, New Zealand Insurence—Buyers, 97s Cd; Union Sash & Door Co.—Buyei-3, £10 103. Moanatairi—Buyers, 85s; sellers, 80s. Alburnia—67s 6d to 71s ; buyers, 70s; sellers, 72s 00. Kurunui Hill—Buyers, lis; sellers, las. Piako—4s. Thames—Buyers. 355; sellers 455. JOSEPH NEWMAN. Chairman.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUTt OWN CORRESPONDENT. C ROMANDEL, this da£. Golden Pah v. Union Beach, trespass case to-day, before the Warden, resulted in a verdict iv favour of defendants, without costs. Whangapoua Shipping : Albatross, Fannie, Lizzie, and Cai'uatic loading. The Masonic installation last night was a grand success. RUSSELL, this day. LATEST SHIPPING. Sailed : The whaling barque Gazelle for a cruise ; Thistle for Coromandel ; Onward for Auckland; Eleanor for Mahurangi.

COMMERCIAL.

Mr R. Arthur sold ai his estate, land, and house sale rooms this morning, an allotment at the corner of Victoria and xiOrne-streets 37 x.57 feet.j for £620. Allotment at the corner of Victoria and Coburg-street 36} x 53 feet for £19112s 6d by auction there was La good atten dance and smort competition. He sold privately about 6 acres of land off the Nor;h Road at its junction with the Cabbage Tree Swamp Iload for £150- •

CHIEF POST-OFFICE AUCKLAND.

Mails will Cr.osE as Undkk: For Thames, this day, at 5.30 p.m. and to morrow at 10.30 a.m. aud 5.30 p.m. For Waiheko and Corornandel, per Argyle, on to-morrow, at; 2.30 p.m. For Gisborne, per Go-ahead, this day. at 1 p.m, For Norfolk Island, per Waiwora, to-morrow, at 11 a.m. For Waiwera. Mahurangi, Matakana, Manga wai, Waipu. VVangarei, and Mangapai, per Ann Milbank, on Saturday next,,at 10 am. For Kussell and Kawakawa, per Hawea, on Monday next, at 1 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Mon. gonui, per lona, on Monday next, at 4 p.m. For Napier and Southern provinces, per Hotorua, on Tuesday, 22nd inst., at Fo.? Australian Colonies, per Zealandia im mediately after her arrival from Honolulu. S. B. BIS 3. Chief Postmaster.

To the Editor : Sir,—To decide a bet: suppose I have a house on lease for a term of years, and Avhile the place is occupied by me fire occurs, Avould I be held responsi ble for the rent till my lease should expire, or Avould Ibe compelled to rebuild. By answering the above, you Avill oblige.— Constant Readee. [It depends alto gether on the conditions of lease. In some cases the tenant is held responsible for the building, and in other cases the landlord in sures himself against the contingency of fire.—EdE.S.] .

ETEiMNG STAK THURS-P.-\ V. JAISIARY 17, 1878.



We are informed by Constable Strathearn that the woman Dogherty, who was stabbed by her daughter, is progressing as favour ably as can be expected. She is very weak, and is obliged to keep to her bed. She is very much afraid that she will die, but the doctor considers that she will recovei, un less erysipelas sets in. The Kaihu Fibre Company having recently secured the freehold of their pro perty at Kaitanga, Kaipara, and being about to extend their operations, a much larger population may shortly be expected at the settlement. We understand that it is the intention of the company to erect mills very shortly for the manufacture of paper in addition to their present works. This means a large amount of labour being employed. There are several unoccupied houses at Kaitanga at present, and surely one might be utilised as a school for the nonce, so that the education of the young may be proceeded with, without further delay.— " Northern Advocate." On a recent "pay day" at Dargaville township, between £1,100 and £1,290 were paid away amongst 150 men by Messrs. Dargaville and Co.' for wages. The money, was handed over in clean, crisp, delicious* looking one pound notes, which soon began to nutter like rose leaves over the village, gladdening the hearts of all they came in contact with.—"Northern Advocate." To the Editor : Sir, —In reading the Star last night, I cast my eye on Charles Bright's lecturp in the Choral Hall in re lation to prayer. The lecturer quoted the opinions of men eminent in the field of science to shew that prayer was impotent, and unavailing in procuring' blessings. Mr Editor, I have lived 50 years in this world of sin, and had it not been for pray ing to a kind and a merciful Father in hours of trouble and trials, what might i have been this day ? I can take up my pen this morning and write down the truth that God has heard ruy prayers, aud answered them, too, as if direct from Heaven. Let Mr Bright produce one man, woman, or child that prays to God and trusts in His mercy, who cannot testify to this truth that God is the hearer answerer of prayer.—l am,etc.j Y.



The Auckland Model Training School may be regarded as a great success. It has been managed in excellent style by the founder Mr J. Martin, who has spared no expense to secure the best masters for every branch of education. _ By advertis ment in another column it aa nil be seen that Mr Martin has engaged the services of; Mr G. Waring Webb as head master of the departments of classics and mathematics. This gentleman is graduate of Heidelberg University, and Avas trained at the Model Training School, Sydney. The evening classes commence on Monday, Jan. 21st. Before the Ncav Year holidays set in kind husbands are reminded they should treat their wives as Avell as them; selves to some neAV Clothes. A nice neAV Dress and Hat for the Avife, and Clothing for children and self can be obtained at a very small cost at the CITY HALL ARCADE. You Avill find this is the right Establishment in winch to lay out your cash. After the necessary articles of clothing are purchased, what spare money you have can be Avell invested in making your homes comfort able by buying a little Furniture or a neAV Carpet, Floor Cloth, Curtains, etc., etc., for there you will see the Greatest Variety in Auckland. Tapestry Carpets from 2s lid ; Brussels from 4s 9d ; Bedroom Carpets from Is ; Fancy Mattings, and Furniture of all kinds proportionately cheap. Country Settlers are invited to stroll through the spacious Show-Room, 166 feet long, and inspect the Stock. —HolloAvay, Garlick, and Cranwell, Proprietors, City Hall Arcade, Queen and Lome-streets. —[Advt.l



An Iniouitous Game is being played by cer tain flagitious scamp 3 Avho put cheap and Aery liquor in bottlek which haA re held the national medicated beverage, Udolpho Wolfe's Schie dam? Aromatic Schnapps, for the purpose of deceiving the unwary into the belief that their vile concoctions are identical with the great original. Demand the genuine.



WANTED, a steady Man for the Lemonade. Soda-water, and Cordial Business; one who understands the trade.—For address apply at this ofßce. ISSVA U G H A N TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE, Parnell. Terms on application. WANTED, a Plasterer for Gisborne, must understand cement work; wages lis/ per day; free passage ; references required. —Apply to T. and S. Morrim_ 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. Hqldsiiip, Manager. WANTED, a Nursery Governess and a good Plain Cook and Laundress for a Private Family in Auckland. References required.—Apply to Mrs. Courtayne, Claremont House, Princes-street. ANTEITfor the Country, a young Girl about 13 or 14 to mind a Baby and make herself usefui.—Mrs Grigg, back of All Saint's Church, Ponsonby. WANTED, tAvo furnished rooms, Avith " use of kitchen, in the vicinity of Par nell or Newmarket.—Apply, starting terms, to 5.8., Ponsonby. __ ORGANIST Wanted for S. Paul's Church. Applications for the position, stating terms, to be addressed to the Rev. C. M. Nelson, Chairman of St. Paul's Vestry (from whom .particulars can be obtained), and left with Mr Har.iwick, Church Verger, Shortland street, on or before 25th instant. ANTED, a smart Youth to learn the French Polishing. — E. DrinkAvater French .Polisher, Collingwood-street; or to H. Jones, Cabinetmaker, Shortland-street. i WANTED, a good General Servant.— John Soppet. Queen-stieet. ANTED to Purchase, 20 pairs of Blackbirds, on behalf of the Acclimati sation Society, by Mr. E. Robinson, Wyndham street. WANTED, a good General Servant. — Apply to Mrs Cooper, Grey-street, igsg WANT"ED7Wonian Cook "(hotel), IT Middleaged woman for farm. Married Couple, Laundress hotel), General SerA'ants.— E. Henry's Registry. Shortland-street. Wf ANTED, a respectable Boy, one V t desirous of learning the trade preferred. — W. H. Hazard, Gunmaker, 167, Queen-street. WANEED7_~ Yo-_ig~GirTto assist in housework.—Apply to Mrs Hazard, 167, Queen-street. ANTED, a Shoeing and General Blacksmith.—Apply Newmarket forge. WANTED, a good General Sorvant, references required.—Mrs Theophilus Kissling, St. Stephen's Road, Parnell. \"%rANTED, a strong active Lad to driv ▼ ▼ a Baker's Cart.—Chas. Burton, Parnell Bakery, Parnell. W__NTED, Dajr and Martin's Empty Blacking Bottles in any quantity.—Mr. Lake. Sale-stteet, Freeman's Bay. _____ ANTED, a General Servant; refer ences required.—Mrs. R. H. Stevenson, Shelly Beach Road, Ponsonby^ TIT ANTED tor Sell ."cheap, lot of Ladies' Yy House Boots, only 4/6 and 5/6 pair, size 4to S; Children's Prunella Boots, and 5 sizo, 1/6 ; 6 size, 1/9 ; 20 sides of Bacon, at /6 per lb.— H. Watts. Pitt-street. __^ \XT ANTED KnoAvn, that the Opposition TI in Queen-street is fiercer [than ever. Mutton, 2d ; Beef, 3d; Pork, 4d; Lamb, 4d ; Steaks, Id. Ca3h only.—A. Dornwell. HITE 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 Klaatic, 4 yards a penny; lot of nice Flowers chead; Note Paper, 2d per quire ; Ruled do, 4d; Spectacles, 13; Jew. Harps, two a penny. Come and see my Leather Boots from 6d to 3s 6d.—W. H. Dampier. Victoria-street.—Flour, lid. \W~ ANTED Known, that D. GOLDIE is $ 7 prepared to supply all kind 3of Thabo and other Building Materials, including Sashes Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Be.rk and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, Sec. At. the lowest marketprice, at his Yards Cus tt in-ho nse-»treet. WANTED KNOWN, that having a Large Stock of Iron Bedsteads, Fold ing, Stump, French, and Half-tester, we are offering them at loav pricks to make room for urtker shipments expected shortly; also, Mat frasses, Palliasses, Bolsters, and Pillows, all kinds.—T. &H. Cooke. 67, Queen-street. WANTED, an experienced Housemaid. Apply Mrs. Murdoch, Prospect, Mount St. John. WANTED, a Scullery Maid.—Apply Mrs. Wbitson. Waterloo Quadrant. WANTED KNOWN, that Aye are sell ing Tapestry Carpets from 2/11 per yar d Brussels Cirpits, from 4/9; Bedroom Carpets, froml/; Hiatiiruers. from 6/6.; also, Mattings, plain and fancy. Linoleum, Floorcloths. &c., at lowest prices.—T. &H. Cooke, 67. Queen-street. WANTED, to clear out my Entire Stock of Furniture and Miscellaneous Articles of every description, as the premises are to be fitted up for the Working man'sTublic Baths. N.B.—No reasonable offer refused.— Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria-street East, coiner of High-street. ANTED, a respectable girl (good sewer) as Apprentice to the Vest, Making.—Apply at the Grocery, corner of Alexandra-street. T~O MASTERS OF VESSELS, BUSH MEN. ETC. Wanted to Piu.hase, 4 or 5.000,Ti-tree Rails, in any quantities. Highest price given. Apply to „„ F. ARCHARD, Britomart Hotel. ~\KT 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 dowi right-of-way. rjTE]_T)EEN POLISHED GRANITE _\ MONUMENTS, In Ritoo axd Blue, fuom £5, free on board ship to any part of New Zealand. inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. Pla'_ and Prices fhek from JOHN LEGGK Sculptor. Aberdeen. Scotland



GAZETTE IN BANKRUPTCY. TN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW JL ZEALAND. NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of the " Debtors and Creditors Act. 1576. and of the Bankruptcy of David Hamilton, a Debtor. Notice is herebygiven thatat the First Meeting of Creditors of the said David Hamilton, held this day, Alexander Dewar, Esquire, of Auck land, Merchant, was e'ected Creditors' Trustee in the Estate of the said David Hamilton; and thai the said Alexander Dewar has. in writing, intimated to me his acceptance of the said office. „ , Dated at Auckland this 15th day of January, 1 °' b" 11. WILLIAMSON. Deputy Registrar. -VT E W M A R X E T. FRIDAY, IStii. FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY! STEPHEN MASSETT'S LAST NIGHT ! Prior to his departure, on Saturday, for Waikato, Wheie, at Hamilton and Cambridge, he is mid-- Engagements to give his Highly Successful and Popular Entertainment of Song, Imitation, Kecitation, Fun, and Laughter. riIHE GREAT WAXWORKS JL EXHIBITION Now open next door to the Union Bank of Aus tralia, Queen-street 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. J O C A L TESTIMONY. PULVeIaMACHER'S PATENT GALVANIC CHAIN-BANDS. BELTS, AND BATTERIES (recently improved). Vital energy, it is well known, depends upon the normal functions of the nervo-electric fluid governing the whole economy ; any deficiency tnereof in the system manifests itself, according to the locality, by a variety of troublesome ail nienis, such as Indigestion Liver Complaints Neuralgia Sciatica Deafness Writer's Cramp Loss of Voice Asthma ' Bronchitis Paralysis Epilepsy Rheumatism Gout Constipation Local Debility Genural Debility Fem«le Complaints Mental and Physical Functional Disorders Weakness &c. Sec, —;c. This is no coniecture, but an established scientific fact, and it must be admitted that PULVERMACHER'S GALVA_J_C CHAIN BANDS, by supplying this electrical deficiency, constitutes nature's most congenial curative in the ailments refened to, embodying a host of remedies in one. Thirty years'successful experience has proved the marvellous remedial poAvers of these appli ances, even in cases defying ordinary treat ment. The following is spontaneous and remark able :— "Auckland, November 26,1877. "Dear Sir,—l have been a great sufferer from Lumbago—in fact, for the last 65 years I have not been free from it for one minute; and to make things Avorse, about two years and nine months since Neuralgia of the Bladder set in'- Avhich has been dreadfully painful and trouble some. I saw a short time since your advertise ments in reference to Pulvermacher's Galvanic Bands, and the cures affected by them, and being aA'erse to taking medicine for these com plaints, I determined to try one. The result has t een something Avonderful, the Neuralgia in the Bladder left me in a week .(mostly in the morn ing, I could scarcely craAvl out of bed for it), and the Lumbago is very nearly gone (it has been of such long standing that I neA 7er expected to get any better), and instead of my life been made miserable by these pains, I feel almost like another man. You are perfectly at liberty to publish this if you think fit, and perhaps it may be the means of some other unfortunate sufferer gaining relief. "1 am, yours truly, "James Slator. "G. AiC-iN, Esq., Chemist, " Queen-street, Auckland." Sole Agent: A I C J__, i N, THE PHARMACY, Queen-street, Auckland. -VT O T I C E OF REMOVAL. J. & J. OXLEY, SHIPCHANDLERS, SAP-MAKERS, AND SHIP AGENTS, Has REMOVED from the "Wharf to the pre • noises next Mr. 11. B. Morton's, Custom-house-street. TXENDERSON'S MILL TURF CLUB. ANNUAL. RACES. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, IS7B. President: T. Henderson, Esq. SteAvards: Me3srs. J. Smyth, R. J. Vercoe, J. Dignan, T. Henderson, jun., and W. J. Suiter. Judge: Mr. A. Dilworth. Starter: Mr. J. Archibald. Clerk of the Scales: Cleik of the Course: Mr. H. Hayr. Mr. J. Forter. Handicapper: Mr. G. Lendrum. Maiden Plat c. of 15 soys. entrance, 1 soy.; distance, 1_ miles. Weight for age.—For all horses which have never won an adver tised prize exceeding 10 soys. County Cup, of 20 soys.; entrance, 2 soys.; distance, 1. miles.—For horses the bona fide property of settlers resident in the County of Waitemata for three months prior to day of entry. Weight for age. Maidens at starting allowed: 3-year-old, 71b.; 4 years, 101b.; 5 years, 111b.; 6 years and aged, 211b. Winners of any race value 20 soys., 71b. extra; 50 soys., Ulbs.; 100 soys., 211ts. Hack Race, or 10 soys.; entrance, 1 soy.; dis tance, one mile ; catch weights. Winner to be sold by auction for 20 &ovs. imme diately after the race, and the surplus (if any) to go to th« funds. Post entry. Henderson's Mill Cup (Handicap), of 50 soys.; second horse to receive 10 soys. out of the stakes. Nomination, 2 soys. ; acceptance, 3 soys.; distance, two miles. Nominations, with 2 soys. enclosed, to be made to the Secretary, at his office, Durham-street, by 4 p.m. on Friday, Ist February; accept ances on night of general entry. Maori Race. 015 soys.; second horse 2 soys.; entrance, 10s; three times round the course ; catch weights. For horses the bona fide property of Maoris resident in the County of Waitemata. Ladies Purse, of 20 soys.; entrance, 2 soys.; welter weight for age. Gentlemen riders. Distance, 1_ miles. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 25 soys.; second horse to receive 5 soys. out of the stakes ; nomination, 1 soys.; acceptance, 2 soys. "Nomination, with 1 soy. enclosed, to be made to the Secretary, at his office, Durham-street, by 4 p.m. on Friday, Ist February. Acceptances on night of general entry. Distance, 2 miles, over 8 flights of hurdles 3ft, 6in. high. Consolation Handicap, of 10 soys.; entrance, 1 soys.; distance, once round the course. RULES. Auckland Racing Club Rules strictly adhered to. General entries on Friday, 15th February. Qualification Fee £1, except for Maori and Hack Race. Decision of Stewards in all cases to be filial. WM. PERCIVAL. Secretary H. M. T. C. R" ~EM U^E~l^7^L-die7' _BoaTniing and D.?-y School, conducted by the Misses Anstie.—The First Quarter will commence on Tuesday, 22nd January. mHANKS.—JOHN WADDELL, Baker, JL NeAvton, begs to return his sincere Thanks to the numerous kind Friends who rendered such valuable assistance in sradng his Property, as well as to the Fire Brigade and Police. LET, a tAvo-roomed Cottage and . Attic.—Apply to H. J. Ri. rdan, Upper Nelson-street. TIJDIES Avill be resumed on Monday, 21st instant, at Mrs. LeAvis' Seminary, Epsom House. Onehunga. N SALE, by Edwar_ Wayte, and at the Theatre Doors, Sankey _ Hymn Books. Latest Edition, as useu at the Evangelical Meethi-. TT PP E R SYMONDS- _TXE ET. Mrs. GLOVER'S Pupils will resume their puties on TUE. DAY, the 22nd inst. ~j^TO. 3 Co., A.X.V.—An 1) ■;a 1 Inspection JL.. tonight, at 7.Z0 p.m. Undress uniform. ' J-very member must attend; ,>



FOR SALE, a 1 arge Allotment in Chapel-street.—Samuel Cochrane Se Son. ■ AQA CASH. Balance at 10s. per week.— &J£>\J Comfortable Cottage close to 'heßail way Station.—S. Vaile, House and Land .Agent. Shortland-street. ' £.1 /)| to £1000 LENT, on Building Society S.Xv principles or on any terms to suit borroAvers.—C. Williamson. Estate Agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. 1 PS. PER FOOT, at Ponsonby,' two Capita 1 O Building Allotments, measuring 80 x 100 for Sale at 15s. per foot.—S. Vaile. Land Agent, Shortland-street. IQ-| ACRE FARM, 17 miles from .J> JL Auckland. Good orchard, 10 acres in crass and crops, comfortable house of four rooms, plenty of avooU and Avater; large run ad joining. Price,.£27o— S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. FOR 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 Anew of the harbour. For particulars and terms apply to Samuel Cochrane and Son. ■ TO LE_", 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 Avith Kitchen, in York-street, NeAV ton ; Avater laid on. Terms easy.—York Hotel. Upper Queen-street, Newton. TO LET, that double front (plate glass) ohopand Dwelling-House in Queen-street, next door to Hemus and Hanna's.—Apply to F. He win and Brother, Grocers. TO LET, the Premises lately occupied by Professor Evans, Queen-street. —Apply to Manager Bank of New South Wales. TO LET, a Shop in Queen-street, in the occupation of D. Hamilton, Confec tioner^—D^Evit^nextdoor. TO LET, a six-roomed House, pleas antly situated in St. Mary's Road, Pon by.—Apply to J. and T. Mason, Hairdressers, 186 Queen-street. TO LET, in good order, five-roomed House, within two minutes walk of Union Bank ; also, 5-roomed Symonds-street.—H. Partington, House and Land Agent, Stichbury's Buildings. TO LET, a 4-roomed Verandah Cottage. —Apply to R. Laihg, Ropemaker, Picton street. Fa_TTMMEDIATE SALE, a new, well-built 5-roomed Cottage, large allot ment'; also, 7-roomed House, with delightful view (Ponsonby).—H. Partington, House and Land Agent, Stitchbury's Buildings. Qb>K —NEWLY-ERECTED House of O/vt. . 6 rooms, very neatly and con veniently fitted up. Allotment. 40 x 102 feet; excellent view, both back and front. Terms very easy.—S. Vaile, Land Agent Shortland street^ '_t jO9«T|> fy''£? . —A neat and pretty Cottage r*J3s/ -w' 8 -J* 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 __? X A A CASH, Balance at 7| per cent. "3&O\FHP Excellent Improved Farm of 200 acres, all fenced and divided into tnirteen paddock, over 100 acres in permanent grass and crops, 13 acres hush, remainder surface scrub, House of eight rooms, Stable, Cow-sheds, &c, &c. Price. £1000.— S. Vaile, Land Agent, Short and-street. . FOR SALE, that Leasehold Property in the Grafton Road, consisting of a four roomed Cottage, with shop in front: immediate possession, as the owner is leaving the province. Apply on the premises. BUILDING ALLOTMENTS for Sale. Fernleigh-street, 25/ per foot; English street, 10/ per foot; Ryle-street, 30/ per foot; BroAvn-street, 15/ per fcot; Ponsonby Road, 30/ per foot; Franklyn Road, 60/ per foot.— S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. LOST, a single Key.—-Finder reAvarded on leaving it at this office, j MISS SARAH FISHER is requested to call on Miss Annie Dayle, Ponsonby, and she will hear neAVS of great importance. M~ R. FROUDE sincerely thanks his friends who so kindly and carefully Re moved his Furniture at the late Fire. MISS ROBERTSHAW'S Pupils Avill Resume their Studies on Monday, the 21st instant. The Retreat, Manukau Road, Parnell. SEWING MACHINES. OF FIRST-CLAS QALITY AT LESS THAN COST. Having bought Messrs. K. 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 toest 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. /".ARRIER pi.GEONS. . For Sale, a few pair Choice Young Birds of the above breed, from ios. to £i per pair.—Apply at this office. UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Affiliated to the University of New Zealand) The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. IVTATIONAL FIRE AND _MAFIFNE J3i INSURANCE COMPANY o_* 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 Lowest Current Rates. Prompt and Liberal Settlement of Claims. HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Manager, Auckland Branch. o t bA .a V E D Strayed into my paddock at, Remuera, on Saturday last, the 12th January, a Strawberry-, coloured Cow, branded W on right hip, and right horn off.—The owner can have the same on paying expenses, by applying to WM. FRENEY, Remuera. M.ILLINBRY ! JVL-^INERY !f! MRS. BUTTER WORTH, MILLINER, Wishes to inform the Ladies of Auckland, and her country friends, that she is Noav Showing a Large Assortment of New Millinery in great variety. TRIMMED HATS, FROM 1/11. LADIES' COSTUMES, FROM 5/11. CHILDREN'S COSTUMES, RIBBONS, FEATHERS. FLOWERS, &C _M K-S. BITTTEEWOETH, LONDON & PARIS PATTERN DEPOT, *_ MILLINERY DRAPERY, AND UNDER CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT. Paper Patterns op Every Description. QUEE N~Ts~T R E E T, Auckland. HURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PARNELL, Affiliated to the New Zealand University. . School Duties will be Resumed on.Monday, February Ith. , JAS. ADAMS, B.A. "CI U R PRIVATE SALE. To Close Partnership Accounts. The Business hitherto conducted by Messrs. Revil & pmiih, in Freeman's Bay, situated upon the new Harbour Board Reclamations, and AA'ith water frontage to the Waitemata Harbour, together with tAvo-storey Building erected thereon, and Machinery (complete) in first-class Avorking order, consisting of one 15 h.p. Horizon tal Engine, 'and Tubular Boiler, self-acting Breaidng-doAvn and Circular Sawing Machinery, and complete Stock of Saws, Belts, &c.; Wood and Iron Lathes. Haul-up Gear, Timber, Jacks, &c, Sec .or particulars apply to Messrs. KE VI Land SMITH, upon the premises; "or to Messrs. Masefield Sz Co.. Albert Iron Foundry. "IVTOTICE is hereby given that the South _13l End of Ohai el.treet, adjoining Cook street, is CLOB.D for Public Traffic, during improArements, until farther notice. p. A: I'HILTPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office. January 17. 1878. "O'E PA. ID HAMILTON, OFAUCL.- JLA) LAND, CONFECTIONER, A DEBTOR. A Meeting of the Creditors in the Estate of the said David Hamilton will be Ueld at the office of Messrs G. W_ OAven and Co.. Fort-street, TG . MORROW, at.3 o'clock y.m , I ALEXANDKR DEWAR. Creditora' Trugtee.



-ftTEWTON JHIGHWAY DISTRICT. I hereby com-ene a Meeting of Ratepayers in the above District ac the Star Hotel, Newton, on the 30th day of January, at half-past seven o'clock p.m. Business: To elect a Trustee in the place ot Mr G. McLean (resigned). ROBERT T. W-iRNOCK, Chairman Newton Highway Board. January 15, 187 S. v A UCKLAND GAS OOMP AN V (LIMITED). The price of Coke is now 20s per lou, at the Works, for Cash; or, if so agreed; Monthly Accounts at 255, Avith 5i per too discount. Cartage, within reasonable distances, at 2s 6d per ton. A ton of Coke is equal to GO bushels, or abou double the bulk of Coal. WC. DENNES has made Immense 9 Reductions in SeAving .Machines. See Prices: Wheeler and Wilson from £6 10s; Singer, £7 ; Hand Lock-stitch from £3; Hand Oham-stich, from £2; Pe.r.-.on's Wax Thread Machines for Saddlers.—Great Machine Depot, Quee a-street. Weekly payments taken. UCK L A NTTaND HAMILTON RAILWAY. SHEEP FAIR AT REMUERA, January 22 and 23. A Special Sheep Train Avill leave Hamilton on January 21st, 22nd, and 23r.. Hamilton. 5.0 a.m.; Newcastle, 5.15 a.m.; Tuakau, 8.37 a.m.; Pukekohe, 9.0 a.m.; Drary, 9.10 a.m.; Remuera, arr. 11.0 a.m. Leave Remuera each day, at 2.22 p.m., for Waikato. Also, on Saturday, 19th, leave Hamilton 3.30 p.m.; Newcastle, 1.23 p.m.; Pukekohe, 8.1-1 p.m.; Remuera. 10.10 p.m. Orders for Wagons should be giA ren on or before Friday, January 18th. A. Y. MACDONALD, General Manager. TW" 0 T I C E. All Outstanding Accounts against the Liqui dation of the Auckland Steam Packet Company must be sent in to the Office of Messrs. Combes and Daldy,- Queen-street, not later thap MON DAY, the 21st instant. By order. WILLIAM LODDER, Secretary. JjJ- O T. I C E. Unclaimed Luggage. 1 Box, T. Hanley 1 box, Oulhmaq. 1 Case, No Mark 1 Leather Trunk, No Name. If the above is not claimed Avithin fourteen days from this date, they will be sold by auction to pay expenses. W. LODDER. 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. TUESDAY, JANUARY 227 , PIANOFORTE, WALNUT CENTRE TABLE, LARGE CHIMNEY GLASS, PICTURES, GLASSWARE, BREECH-LOADING GUN, DRAWING-ROOM SUITE, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c, &c, Sec., AT RUTLAND ROAD, PARNELL. THE subscribers have received instruct ions from Mr. W. J. Hill, to sell at his residence, Rutland Road, Parnell,. on Tuesday, 22nd instant, at 11 o'clock, HIS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Consisting of Piaroforte, by Hopkinson, in mahogany case; Walnut Drawing-room Suite, 9 pieces, covered' A-Tth Crimson Rep ; Handsome-shaped Walnut Table, carved pillar and claws; Very Large Gilt Chimney Glass, Walnut -CanterbtKy, Gilt Cornices and Hangings, Lace and Damask Cur tains, Steel Fenders and Irons, Carpets, Wool Mats, Venetian Blinds, Rimu Dining Table (telescopic), Dining-room Chairs, Large Easy Chair, Cedar Sideboard, Large Engravings, Cut Glassware; Dinner Service, ivy pattern, con taining 117 pieces; Oilcloth, Oak Hall Table (marble top). Hat Pegs, Mats, Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Mattresses, Bedding, Mirrors, Inlaid Chests Drawers, Washstands and Ware, Tables, Double-barrel Breach-loading Gun (with case and fittings), Baths, Crockery, Kitchen Utensils, Patent Mangle, Tubs, Garden Tools, Sec, Sec. Sec. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, ' Auctioneers. SATURDAY, 11 A.M. STOCK OF CONFECTIONER, ETC. WORKING PLANT, "FITTINGS, ETC. BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEE. R. A R T H U R HAS received instructions Irom the Trustee of D. Hamilton's Estate, to sell on the Premises, Queen-street, on Saturday next, at 11 o'clock a.m., The Balance of the Stock Confectionery, Show Glass Cases, Scales, and "Weights, &c. Also, (If not previously disposed of): The Working Plant—Lollie Machines, Copper Boiling Pans, Hand Pans, C-tters, &c. Shop and Gas Fittings, &c. MONDAY, JANUARY 21. AT THE RESIDENCE OF MR, ELLIOT MEYER, SYMONDS .STREET. VALUABLE ENGLISH-MADE HOUSE. HOLD FURNITURE, PIANOFORTE, OIL PAINTINGS, ENGRAVINGS, Sec. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions from Mr. Elliot Meyer (who is leaving the colony)' to sell by auction, at his residence, on Monday next, at 11 o'clock, v The Whole of his Valuable English made . Household Furniture, Pianoforte, Paint ings, Engravings, Electro-plate, Books, &c, &c. Catalogues will be obtainable from auctioneers on Saturday morning. Terms Cash. TO'MORRQW, 1.30 p.m. OPOTIKI MAIZE, Ex s.s, ROWENA. -I |\ SACKS "SUPERIOR MAIZE. . R. ARTHUR. TO-MORROW. NOON. MARKET-DAY AUCTION SALE. AT ARTHUR'S MA R T,. POULTRY— Fowls, Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, Pigeons, Small Pigs, &c. PRODUCE—O tons good Flour (50's 100's and). 2 to/.s Sharps and Bran, 10 sacks superior Opotiki _\laize, 20 Dags Opotiki Maizemeal, Barley, CO sacks good Eating Potatoes 20 oags Onioiis, "Vegetables, 100 superior Cheese, 30 casks Beef, -Butter, 6 cases Canterbury Bacon and Hams (in cloth), Auckland Bacon and Hams. GROCERIES, &c—Crushe 1 Lump Sugar, Tea in half-chests, quarter-chests, and boxes; Super ior Jam, Mixed i-scuits, Car. and 'Washing Soda. ALSO. The Balance of a Grocer's Stock. FURNITURE DEPARTMENT. at one o'clock: p.m. A quantity of Second-hand Household Furni ture and HTfifccc*, Horse-hair Suite, 6 Iron Bed stead;., 111>j ecu Rep Chairs. 50 Windsor Chairs. Cane Chairs, RocKiugChairs. Foot-stools (horse hair), Wiii-isi_ißis, Couches, Wood Bedsteads, Scak-s, Bedding, I'arpete, Kitchen Utensils, Mats, &c, Glass and EarthenAvare, &c, a large and Avell-assort-d loi of -New Furniture and Eifec-s Tinware, R>n.ge. . Stoves, Saddlery, Millinery, . aiicy Goods, Sewing jUaohi—.es; &c.» &c, Sec.