taki. The wind, whicn had been blowing very strongly, suddenly chopped round to the westward, and a heavy sea rising, the schooner was driven ashore before the cap tain had time to prevent it. She became a total wreck on the island, and the passen gers and crew were caved. At the time of the occurrence, the Talisman was on the homeward cruise, and had on board a valu able cargo of pearl shell and copra. The schooner Mazeppa,; which was at Karo. tonga on December Ist, was to pro ceed at once to Aitutaki, in order to render any possible assistance. It was expected that she would remain there about two days, and then come on direct to Auck land with Captain Trayte. She may there fore be expected to arrive at any moment. The Talisman was a new schooner, having been built by Messrs Niccol and Sons of the North Shore, and launched on April 13th. : Her dimensions were—Length of keel, 71ft; breadth of beam, 20ft; depth of hold, 8#; and her tonnage 79 tons. She was >uilfc for the island trade, to the order of Captain H. F- Anderson. She left on her present voyage, which was also her maided'one, on ■ May 12th, under command of Captain i Trayte.? INSURANCES. The hull of the Talisman is insured in the Batavia, butthat'Company has reinsured j £500 in the Victoria, and £500 in the • Union, thus reducing the amount of their I responsibility to £500. The South British { Company has an open policy on the return j cargo of the schooner for £2,000, but of this sum £1.000 is reinsured. j

TELEGRAPHIC.

RUSSELL, this day,

Sailed : Onward, Ocean, Phoenix, and Wanaka, for Auckland. Passengers: Messrs Whitaker, Mills, Hutton, Calkin, Plynn, Yon der Heyde, Mesdames Step henson, Ogilve, Misses Greenway, Mc- Alaster, Duncan, and others.

SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

BUNEDIN, this day. HARBOUR BOARD v. PRuU DFOOT.

The Harbour Board has initiated proceed ings to be taken against Proudfoot to com pel him to complete his contract for the pur chase of leases of sections in the Crawford street block. The Harbour Board at pre sent employs 303 men, and the wages account for the last month was £2,475.

OHTtISTOHURCH, this day. HARVEST FLOODS. r The " Press" this morning publishes the harvest prospects showing the damage done to crops during the last two months drought are not so serious as anticipated. The damage done by flood yesterday to the Rangatata Bridge is considerable. The extent and amount is not yet ascertained. The flood is subsiding.

[Press Agency.]

OTAKI, this day. ATTEMPT TO TOW OFF HYDEEBAD. Owing to the unfavourable state of ■ the wind aud tide on Thursday night the steamer Glenelg did not make the attempt to tow off the Hyderbad, which was ar ranged to take place about midnight, and the steamer is stilJ standing on and off •awaiting a favourable opportunity. A stiff westerly breeze is blowing, and a heavy surf is rolling in on the beach, consequently there is not much likelihood of anything being done towards getting the vessel oii' to-day.

DUNEDIN, this day. THE KELLY AND LEON TKOUBLE. A theatrical row is now on. Kelly and Leon advertise that they are not the property of Hayman and Hiscock, as might be implied from the form of the advertise ment adopted. They state that the troupe were engaged by Hayman for a year to pefrorm in the Australian t 'colonies, Kelly and Leon nightly to receive half of the gross receipts, and for eleven months the title of the Company was not interfered with. Since he has been in Dunedin, however, Hayman and Hiscock, unwarrant ably sought to incorporate their names with that of the troupe. Hiscock and Hayman reply, asserting that they are sole pro prietors and managers, and that Kelly and Leon are no partners in the concern.

BALCLUTHA, this dayTgi A very strong gale has been blowing since yesterday afternoon. The river is in high flood, and rising very slowly. The protec tive works in progress are proving thoroughly effective; i) but for these the township would again have been flooded, but there is not the slightest danger at present. A considerably larger body of water is flowing over into the Inchclutha.

GREYMOUTH, this day. SUICIDE OF A MINER. { A miner named Eric Bosted, a Scandi navian, committed suicide this morning by jumping off the wharf into the river. Ihe body was swept out to sea. . i

AMUSEMENTS.

THfl! THEATRE ROYAL.—'

" FORMOSA."

This drama was introduced for the secondtime la3t evening at the Theatre Koynl. Tho dten dance was l*rge, every part of th<i house jeing well filled. The drama to English pople especially, recalls to mind one of the most popular of English scenes, viz., tho Ozfod and Cambridge boat race, and is intended IF the playwright to represent this annually recfrring event, associated with some of its rivff side lessons. The great boat race awakens an in terest in the mind of the younger generaton of Englishmen, second to no other in their esimate of thinga. Out of this event the practical mind of Boucicault has constructed a drama oiyaried interest, and out of the common damatic soute. Mr Soskins' portrait of Major' Jorum was admirable in all its featurea, shewing up one of the many personages who panage to keep up a gentlemanly appearance, j'lthout either fortune or character, and yet yao pass current in what is termed good sociey. The character wasi well portrayed. The peroine, "Jenny," ("Formosa,") showed fine peception on the part of Miss Colville, who sustahed the character with great ability. Mr S?eie, as "Tom Burroughs," exhibited Toifs traits in a masterly manner; his cousin al£>, by Mr1 -O'Brien, wa3 a stroke of art. Mrs Wflter Hill exhibited all the feminine peculiaities and .graces of " Nelly," who could not hidj her love •of "Tom" from her companions. JYjss Jessie Baymond apoeared as " Sam's Wife"; Miss Lily May, as "Kdith"; Mr A. Smith, as 'An Irish .Sheriffs Officer"; and Mr Musgrave $ " Sam." This drama of modern life is full of irfident and •change, with many illustrations of ife in and .around the metropolis, and especi>lly at the boat race season. The scenes are irterlineated with songs, dance 3, feats of strengthfand other .specialities. M.ADAME CORA AND VALjVOSE. The novel performances of the a*>ve famous • conjuror and illusionist, and th<j celebrated ventriloquist, drew a crowded houseit the Lome • street Hall last evening. Madame fora is facile priuceps in her peculiar style of -erformance. 'She introduces Buch novelties as Supernatural vision and second-sight tricks \hich would puzzle any Thomas Walker to imtate, and her wonderful trained terrier " Beauty ?-an English •"thoroughbred, does a series of slever tricks which exhibit extraordinary came. sagacity developed by patient and skilful raining. She was frequently and warmly applauded., me Couch of the Angels " scene was peculiarly grace ful and interesting. Val Vose, fho ?sian old 'favourite in Auckland, has broujitwit.h him a .perfect repertoire of novelties, wlich. have been collected during his prerigrinatpns apoutphe world. The antics of his figures; the laugbing boy page and the Quaker preacier, evoke un restrained merriment. His figuw'of a girl is so i life-like an to astonish the spe<tator,rand his scene in which Johnny Trotter $ a prominent i^figure, is one of the best of the Jin<* ever seen here. Val Vose's ventriloquisni' jseeas to im , prove on acq aaintance. The distn)ution or gifts at the close comprised a jjumbcf of very valuable, useful and bona fide presents, ihe . performance will be repeated to-nignt THE LITTLHJ WOftLD. j , This wonderful exhibition on tw premises ..next to Messrs Hewin's, was well patomsed by last evening, and gave <?eneal satiarac -tion. Only a few more opportunilie remain or. seeing this extraordinary invention-J INTERNATIONAL CIRCfS. The circus was a source of great attraction mst -evening, and this afternoon's exhibijon was tne vmeans ot gathering hundreds of <f ll! ir*n Q a"a young persons together in the Mafeet reserve- Tho circus of Messrs Hajes &f Benoamo

possesses all the features of such/an entertain ment, and in point ofliorsemans^ip and general perfor'nonce it bears favorable comparison with its priiiecessors. Threats of penhamo certainly ■were of an extraordinary character; whilst the leaps of Hayes, the ibarebpc^ equestrian, were extraordinary in a niarkei degree. The clown-, were full of droller^ a ud their witticisms were iciv to the maiority pf the audience, as they •were new to Auckland. The jugglers and i acrobat 3 were also clever, and presented attractions for a Urge section of those present The later national' Circus will occupy a prominent position among the amusements of i t le season.

THE HON T. H. BARTLEY.

' We hav<3 to chronicle the death of the Hon. T. H. hartley, -who died at his residence, Stokes' Point, on Christmas Day, in the Sl.^ year of his age. Mr Bartley, although hd wore his laurels meekly, has done good work in the colony, and filled important offices in the legislature of New Zealand. Mr Bartley wasanold colonist, and came from Sydney to the Bay of Islands so long ago as 1839, and in 1841, he came to Auckland in the same ship in which Messrs Pollen, Whitaker, Dilworth, and one or two others still living, sought the site of the capital city. Mr Bartley commenced to practise as a solicitor in Auckland, and in which pro fession he continued many years, to his credit and personal advantage. In the first Parliament of 1854, the name of Mr Bartley was prominent, and he was nominated to the Legislative Council for the purpose of're presenting the Ministry as one of the Gov ernor's responsible advisers. He proved himself one of the ablest, and consequently one of the most conspicuous members or _ the Legislative Council, aud was ap pointed speaker to the House. His line of policy Avas conciliatory, aud by it he won the esteem of the acting governor and the more prominent of his co-workers. The political and official career of the Hon. Mr Bartley seems to have been of honourable exertion to its close when he retired, o\vin« to advancing years, to his quiet home ai btokes Point, upon an annual pension of £300. The biographer of deceased will find the interesting facts of Mr Bartley's public life, in Thomson's " Story of New Zealand. His remains were buried yester day afternoon in the quiet burial ground of St.' Stephen's Parnell, and the funeral was attended only by his old friends and con temporaries.

THE STORY OF A CHRISTMAS DINNER; OR THE SORROW OR A PATERFAMILLAS.

That " there's many a slip 'twixt the cup and the lip" is a proverb so old and trite that few persons have not realised its truth in some form. A gentleman resident at EUerslie is one of the latest victims. With the wise forethought which is characteristic of paterfamilias he had made ample pro vision for his Christmas dinner, laying in a ; luxurious stock of fruit, geese, mince pies, truffles, confectionery, and a formidable array of .other articles which would puzzle the ingenuity of a French chrf to catalogue. The non-arrival of those luxuries plunged the household of that man into grief and tribulation. As the hours speed by loud wails of agony went up from his helpless despairing progeny. They dined on pork and beans in solemn silence. After dinner the youthful son and heir lucked the dog and threw the cat down the -well, and his little sister solemnly immolated her new doll with the meat-axe. Mrs No, for the sake of the sex we forbear to describe her reproaches, and her references to the days when she left the home of her maternal parent in the inno cence of youth and the bloom of beauty. Mr (we spare his feelings) rushed out audgave information to the police. Detec tives were set on the scent of that hamper, and they nosed it out from amongst the unclaimed articles at the railway station. The goose was alive, though it had been effectually killed when put into the hamper* the fruit was undergoing various stages of decomposition, and the pies and jellies and things were, affected by the prevailing atmosphere. The detectives put their handkerchiefs to their noses and fled. the scene. The mystery was cleared up. Paterfamilias, in his haste, had neglected to address the hamper. It went to Onehunga, came back again, and lay in the goods shed during the holidays. Since then the Inspec tor of Nuisances has waited on poor Paterfamilias and presented him with an invitation written on nice blue paper, with a beautiful picture ot the Royal Arms on it. Paterfamilias says he thinks all this gour nundisiug and swilling on Christmas is a sin, and he'll see anybody in the tropics before he'll make any fuss over another holiday.

POLICE COURT.— THIS DAY.

(Before R. C. Barstaw, Esq., R.M.) ! Ever Gay.—Geo. Gay, a smart young man, was found drunk and incapable last night in West Queen-street by Constable Foreman, and fined 5s .and costs.

AN Old OFFENDER.—Johanna Leaning, who had just left Mount Eden, wa3 brought up for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. —The wretched woman appeared in a sad condition, with an i nfant, nearly naked, in her arms.—Fined 10s and costs.

Indecent Language.—Robert Sargent, who had often been convicted of drunken ness, was charged with using offensive language in Chancery Lane.—Prisoner said he knew nothing of it; he was drunk. —As prisoner had frequently been convicted the Court ordered him to pay a fine of £5, or one month's imprisonment with hard labour.

Indecent Exposure.—James Evers was charged with committing a breach of the Municipal Police Act, by willfully expos ing himself in Symonds-treet, on the 27th inst.—Prisoner pleaded not guilty.—Mi- Hill, a farmer, said he was passing in Synionds-street by Kyber Pass, and saw the prisoner on the embankment exposing his person ma most offensive manner. He in formed the police, as he thought the offender was an escaped lunatic.—Sergeant Gamble went to the place and saw prisoner in the state described, he took him into custody. Prisoner had even been;into the Edinburgh Castle Hotel, in that state, to the disgust of the inmates.—Prisoner made a long and incoherent statement in his defence.—The Court considered the case sufficiently proved, and ordered a fine of £6, or two months' imprisonment with hard labour.

Thk Remueea Goose.—Elizabeth Hogan was charged with the larceny of a goose, value 6s, on the 24th inst., the property of Mr Jas. Wrigley, of Remuera.—Prisoner, a respectable-looking person, pleaded not guilty.—Sub-Inspector Pardy explained that Mr Wrigley had fattened this goose for his Christmas dinner, but on Christmas eve it was missing, and found by Sergeant Mul villeinprisonei's possession.—James Wrig ley, architect, deposed to missing the goose, and from circumstances which came to his knowledge, he suspected the prisoner. He spoke to her about it, when she said she had seen it go across the gully, which was all she knew of the goose. He believed the goose got out of the stable.—Emma Speer ing deposed to seeing Mrs Hogan driving the goose towards "her house. It did not go into her oats.—To his Worship : Lived opposite to Mrs Hogan. She had no geese. —Sergeant Mulville deposed to going to prisoner's house and charging her with stealing Mr Wrigley's goose. She had a goose, she said, but it was not Mr Wrigley's. tie saw the goose, which, was recognized both by Mr Wrigley and his son, also by the servant. Mrs Hogan said she bought the goose of a person in the market, but she forgot the person's name.-— To His Worship : Had a written descrip tion of the goose. It had a broken wing, and a black feather in the tail. The goose in prisoner's possession answered the de scription in every particular.—Prisoner reiterated her statement as to purchasing the goose in the market. —His Worship found prisoner guilty and ordered her to pay 6s, cost of goose; fine, 20s; costs, 6s 6d ; or be imprisoned for seven days. Stealing a Coat. —Xiori (a Maori) was charged with stealing a coat value 30s, on the 27th, at Onehunga, the property of Samuel Vivian.—Mr Brown interpreted.—

Prisoner pleaded guilty.—Sub-Inspector Pardy said that prosecutor took off his coat fora few minutes in a house at the Manukau Heads when prisoner picked it up and appropriated it.—Prisoner said he stole the coat because some European had stolen his boots, which he lost in that house. He must have something in return. —Sergeant Green stated particulars.—-His Worship : You must iake two months imprisonment for stealing the coat.—Prisoner : I object. How about my boots ? (Laughter.) This was all the business.

COROMANDEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL.

Aw examination of the Catholic school scholars was held in Coromandel on Thursday last, the 12th inst., under the superintendence of Father Mahoney and the Catholic school commictee. Appended are the subjects on which the ex amination was held witn the names of those who received prizes. The examination reflected great credit on the teacher, Miss Grey, for the very efticieut manner in which ehe has done her duty towards the pupils :—First Class: Miss Lynch, prize for improvement in mnsic. attend ance, and willingness to oblige; Miss iiarry, general improvement, neatness, and attendance; Miss Kate Lynch, for general improvement and attendance; Miss Btarua;han, for reading and Boliteriesa, prize for good conduct drawu by Miss Straughan—Second Class: Miss Vander speck, prize for general improvement; Miss Mulqueney, for catechism ana arthmetic; Miss Brodie, for general improvement and good con duct; Miss J. Barry, for perseverance, Miss Kegan, for perseverance. Third Class: Miss Warner, for writing, reading, arithmetic, and catechism; Mias E. Warner, catechism, read ing ; Master G. Barry, arithmetic ; Miss M. Vaaderspeck, improvement in reading and Biieiling; Miss L. Vanderspeclr, reading and good conduct; Master l<yan, for common sub jects, and silence in school.; Mascer Mandell, silence in school; Miss Durqss, generalimprove meut; Miss Bremoer, spelling und neatness. Fourth Class : Ma6ter J. Kyan, for catechisai; Missß. Lyuch, for cute<'hism; Miss Goth-., per severance; Miss Daley, reading, spelling, and catechism; Miua Turey, reading; Master Turey, catechism; Miss M. Duross, poetry; Miss M. Bremnor, goodjj conduct and neatness; Master J. Lynch, catechism; Master J. Colthurst, reading, spelling and neat ness ; Master H. Vanderspeck. improvement in reading and spelling; Miss Jones, for reading and neatness; Miss K. Mulqueeney, catechism ; Miss if. Egan, silence in school; Miss Bessie nyan, good conduct; Miss S. Dun3tcr, for silence in school; pianoforte soio. Hymn of the Moravian JNuns, by Miss .bynch; addicss by Miss btrttughau ; song, by the Misses Jbynch, Barry. aud. fenraughau. First Class-Catechism, spell ing, Jinglish history, grammar, geography, reading, and arithmetic Second tjiass— watechism, spelling, reading, geography, gram mar. Child's Guide, and arithmetic; piauoforto ttuet by the Misses Brodie and Barry. Third oiasa—Oatochism, spoiling, questions on com mon subjects, tables, and poetry; song by the rio S<f«° BrK nc,h> liarry ' and Straughan. Fourth v^iass—oatecuism. poetry, pianoforte duet by Sveihe &&f'' Nali°ni>l Anthom' and " Qod

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

iviAir.B wiiJl <.;>.okn t.n Ukokki- For Thames, this day, at 5.30 'p.m., and on Monday next, at 5.30 p.m. For Waitieko and Coromandel, per Ar^vle on Monday next, at 11.30 a.m. For- Tauranga, uiaboruo, Napier, and Southern Provinces, and Australian Colonies, per Wanaka, on Monday next, at, 3 p.m. For Russell, Kawa Kawa, Wangaroa, and Mongonui, per lona, on Monday licxt, at 4 p.m. For "WMtiangi, Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Rowena, on Monday next, at 1 p.m. For Wongarei Heads. Waiou, Wanerarei, and Mangapui, per Artfyle, on Tuesday next at i p.m. For Tryphena, per Tamiki Packet, on Tuesday next, ac 1 p.m. For Ttiranaki and Southern Provinces, per Taiaroa, on Tuesday next, at 7 p.m. For Waiwera, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana, per Annie Milbank; at 10 a.m. Per s.s. City o£ New York, on Tuesday, January £17, as follow :— For Sandwich Islands, United Statoa of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at Ip.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters bear ing an extra fee of 6d in addition to the postage, will be received by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. S. B. HISS. Chief eoatamattir.

To the Editor : Sir,—Now that tnere are so many of the Ministry here 1 wish your kind permission to bring under their notice ! some matters pertaining to the Auckland Hospital. The lirst thing that requires the attention of the authorities is the great want of nurses to look after the sick. You "will be surprised when I tell you that there is ■but one paid day-nurse, and one paid night nurse to attend to au average of seventy patients, but such is the case I assure you. The one paid man can do no more than partly look after one ward, "while the other wards are left to the tender mercy of a certain class of individuals who make the hospital their home nine months out of the year. The place is kept very clean, which is a good thing in itself; but when the sick are compelled to do it, it becomes a wrong. The fellows who have the nominal charge of the wards do very little work themselves ; but they do the bullying and swearing, while the patients do the wash ing up and cleaning. You may be very certain that it takes a great amount of pro fanity to keep such a large place clean ; but those chaps are equal to the task, and their capability in that line is really wonderful. The tending of the very sick seems to be a secondary consideration entirely. The food supplied is of the very poorest that can. be procured in Auckland; this is because the lowest tender is accepted; such tender being so low that nothing but the most in ferior stuff can be supplied at the price._ I don't know why it is that similar institu tions in the other provinces can have every thing they require, and rightly so ; while the Auckland Hospital is carried on in the most beggarly way imaginable. Anything appertaining to Auckland seems as if certain to suffer neglect at the hands of those in power, no matter who they be.—l am, &c, Clifton.

EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28



Enjoyment and comfort at a small cost. You can thoroughly enjoy the Summer weather by purchasing one of the luxuriant Cane Lounges, Sofas, Mandarine Chairs, or Verandah Arm Chairs. They are to be obtained at the City Hall Arcade at a much lower price than ever before sold in Auck land. They are being disposed of quickly, as they are well and strongly made, and so suitable either for House, Verandah, Croquet, Lawn, or Garden. The Kapok Down just introduced by Holloway, Garlickj and Cranwell is a beautiful stuffing for Sofa or Chair Cushions, Beds and Pillows, it being much lighter and cheaper than Feathers. The Stock ot Household Furniture at the " Arcade " is the largest in Auckland, and at medium prices ; there are upward of 100 patterns of Carpets and Hearth Rugs to select from ; also Linoleum, Silentium, and Oil Cloths of varions widths. Hundreds of Iron Bed steads and Bedding of all sizes kept ready for delivery. Carpets measured for, cut out, and laid free of charge in any part of the town. Drapery, Clothing, Manchester Goods, Millinery, and Fancy Goods, hand some lot of Fancy Flower Jars and Toilet Sets. Houses furnished throughout at 24 hours' notice. Book Catalogues sent free and Goods carefully packed for country.— Holloway, Garlick, and Cranwell, City Hall Arcade, Queen-street, Auckland.— [ADVT.] WANTED KNOWN, the "Christmas Advertisement" of Mr Dampier will be found in the 2nd Column of the Fourth Page. ANTED, a strong Lad for general work.—Apply at the Pharmacy, Queen street, corner of Vulcan Lane. WANTED., a respectable female Servant (for two in family).—Apply Mrs Glenny, Victoria Road, Devenport. North BL ATE~GLTSSI?RONT : Wanted to JL Sell. —E. Bartley, Architect, Stichbury's Buildings. infTANTED, a Smith.—Apply to Mr T w Hawkeswood, Staffordphira Jrrnworks, Hobson-street._ W ANTED, a smart Youth to mark at . Billiards and make himself generally useful.—Market Hotel. WANTED to Buy or Hire, a Circula r Tent about 30 feet diameter. Send price and description to BHN, Stab office. WANTED, General Servant for gentleman's family at Mount Alhert; another Bervant kept.—lD. Henry's Registry, Shortland-street. Wf ANTED, a young Woman as Nurse- T T girl.—Apply to Mrs. J. C. Firth, Mount Eden. - WANTED, a General Servont, for the Waikato.—Mrs Atkinson, Nelson-street.



WANTED, good Pick and Shovel Men * > £ 0'T'? mw&rworkattheKaiikapalcapa Apply to C. McGregor,manager, Seafield View WANTED, all Fruit Preservers to in spect H. Waite's Stock of Patent Self fitting This of all oizes. Fac'ory: Fort-street: Warehouse, Edea Terrace, Auckland. W "ANTED, a general Servant. — Mis Palmer, Carlton Road, Seafield View. WANTED, by a single man7~Situation as gardener; thoroughly versed in his work. «nd willing to make himself otherwise useful if required,—Address J.K., Stab office. CIENERAL Servants Wanted" with W references. — Apply to C. Williamson, Land and Estate Agent, 3, Vulcan Lane. WANTED, a first-class Coachsmith ; also a firat-class Coach Painter. None but experienced workmen need apply.—A. Mackie, Royal Standard Carriage and Spring Factory, Durham-street. "ANTED, aiter the holidays, a General Servants ; most be a good cook and laundress —Apply, with references, to Mrs. Jbil^ Cheltenham, North Shore. WANTED, a young lady for Upstairs Bar; previous experience not necessary. —Address P. 8.. this offioo. W "ANTED, to Buy, some Hamburg and Light' Brahma Fowls.—Apply by letter stating pi-ice where can be seen " 1.F," G.P.O, Auckland. WANTED, a first-class Housemaid.— Auckland Hotel. T^STANTED Known, that a Handsome v T Breech-loading Revolver, value £210s, will be given to the Jhigheßt scorer in six con secutive shots in Hazard's Shooting Gallery from This Day (Saturday) until next Saturday, JanuaryJ, bothjlays inclusive. WANTED, a good Barmaid.—Apply at this office. WANTED, Everybody to come and see our newly-arrived selection of Tweeds from which we make Guinea Trousers.—l. Phillips, Tailor, Queen-street. W "ANTED, a respectable Person to cook for and to mind children.—Apply this office. ~\\T ANTED to be Known, I am giving V V away Flour at 81bs 1/ ; Currants, 3d lb ; Raisins. 341b; Onions, 121bs 1/: Ba-on. 4d lb • 1,000 dozan Toys at Id each.—Little Wonder Grey-street. W"XNTED Known, Green Peas to b~ had n.any quantity at G. Smith's, nea Mason's Gardens WA NTED, two Carters.—Apply H. • Elliott, Fort-street; must be a sober man. W~ "ANTKD, a Cottage, 5 or 6 rooms, with'n 2 miles of Queen-street For address apply " E. 5.," Star Orrice. WANTED, two good civil and cleau Lads; noni others need apply—Tucker, Butcher. mo "JOINERS.— Wanted, a good Stair R- Hand—Apply to Holland and Butler, Victoria-street.. WANTED, Wheelwrights to build 50 Drays.—Cousins and Atkio, Coach. Builders, IClliott-street. T^ ANTED Known", that Branston and T T Forster, Albert street, Cast Brass daily • Galvanising weekly. WINE! WINE ! J. WENDTFCL, Symonds-street, will Bell his local Grape Wine, -white and red, at 25aper doz • Quinine Grape Wiao. 30s. A. W. Gladding aKgntJLJpper Symonds-street. ~OT ANTED" a respectable Femaie : WelL g tSon rXeetT APPIy at GIaSS°W Bakery ' TjQJT A NJI TED jifl OWN ' to tradesmenTmecrtanics, and others. MONKY ADVANCKI) in SUM • ot R1 to £50 n personal ueourity, repayable by weekly nßtalments, at h.ll. NKUMICGKN, Auckland Bank Queen-street opposite Savings WANTED, a good General Smith.— Apply to Mr McMillan, Smith. Vulcan Lane. W "ANTED, Bushmen and others to r» , ¥ WJ ,that evei>y yah' of Watertight Boots make b/W. Brownhill, 156, Queen-street Auckland, are stamped " W. Brownhill" on the (Jppera. W" AN TED all you people who have got any brains, and want to keep them cool to buy one of my Pith Helmets at 4s lid. The usual price is 12s 6d.—Samuel Coombes, The People's Clothier, 92, Queen-atreet, Auckland; and Devon-street, Taranaki. W~^AJNfEDT^Wanted to Sell (cheap), and Be in Time:—About 4001bs of Lemon, Orange, and Citron Peel, only Is 6d by the lb, not less than alb ;5d for the ilb ; Currants and Raisins, only 4a lb ; 20 dozen of good Spectacles, only Is; Green Glasses for the Kyes, Is 6d ; Kye Gla9Be3, Is 3d; Lades Toilets of nine pieces, from 8s to 20s: and lot of Christmas Presents, very cheap ; lot of small Toys, very cheap.—H. WaTTS, General Dealer, Pitt-street. Tin Plates, only id. each, 3s per dozen. WANTED, Everybody to know that J. BORLEY", Bootmaker, of Newmarket and Kyber Pass Road, is now Selling, and will continue for a few weeks, Boota and Shoes of every description, at a great reduction in price. One tu'al is solicited to prove the cheapness of tha Goods. \\T ANTED, the Ladies to know that T? Wit,liams's is the Cheapest Shop in town for Fancy Drap»ry and small Goods. Ladies from the country would do well to buy their Goods at WILLIAMs'S, junction Queen and Grey-Btreets, four doora above Market Kntrance. Open till 9 p.m. ri L O YES! GLOVES! •ihe largest stock of Gloves in Auckland, almost 200 dozen pairs. Light Fancy Summer Josephine Kid. 2s Cd; Black, first choice, Josephino, 3s 6d, worth 43 9d; Two-button Gloves, 2s 6d to 3s Cd; 50 dozen Dent's Sum mer Gloves (better than Josephines), all sizes, at Is Bd, worth 33 6d: lot Merino Shirts at 2s 6d, worth 43 6d ; ditto Drawers. 3s Cd; largo lot of Fancy Feathers; Hot 3, new fashion, trimmed and untrimmed, to be sold cheap.—W. Eyre, Knnigkillen House, Victoria-street. ANTED, an apprentice for the Printing Business ; must be a good scholar.— For particulaas apply to the Publisher Star Office. WANTED KNOWN, I have opened 25 dozen of American Felt Hats, the finest thing ever introduced into this market.— Samuel Coombes, City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen street, Auckland ; and Devon-street, Taranaki. WANTED, Buyers for the New Season's 2s. Tea extraordinary I which thouj;h broken and small leaf, contains sittings from finest Teas, and is extra-flavoured with Assam. Also I am now selling the sittings from the finest Foochow chop of the season, which on the best authority is allowed to be fully equal to l9af teas at 9d per lb. more money. Don't be prejudiced! The highest London authorities declare that taa-leaf brokeri, owing to its peculiar structure, brews better liquor than leaf not broken. RiFor my 2s. 6d. Family Mixture, which Is a blend of rare, choice flavoured, and strong teas, comprising China, Java, and Assam, and gives great sat ipfaction. gJFor ni "Very Rich Deep Brown" 3s. Tea, which if a blend of the choicest growths. It is thoroughly appreciated. FKEDK. WHITEHEAD, Victoria-street. India. China, and Java Tea Warehouse. Dealer in Cigars, and Importer of Tobaccos. SUBSCKIBERS to " New Zealand Tablet" who have not received copies, will please send word to the undersigned.—James Flynn, Catholic Booh seller, Wellesley-street. A UCKLAND RACING CLUB. summkr meeting. (New Year's Day), January Ist and 2nd, 1579. New Year's Day (Wednesday), January 1,1879. Derby Stakes, of 100 eovs Publicans' Pdrse, of 60 soys Selling Rack, of 50 soys The Auckland Racing Club Handicap of 200 soys Hack Hukdjcb Race, of 10 soys Grand Stand Handicap, of 100 soys Thursday, January 2,1879. Makes' Peodoce Stakes, of 100 soys Aucrcr and Plate, of 100 soys H andiuap Steeplechase, of 150 soya Stewards' Handicap, of lOO.sovs Consolation Handicap, of 40 soys BULKS AND REGULATIONS (See Handbills.) WM. PJERCIVAL, Secretary A.R.C. AUCKLAND RAILWAYS. Christmas Holidays. Single Tickets issued from December 24 ti January i, will be available for Return any da> up to'Jariuary 6. A. V. MACDONALD.



! ~VTORTH SHORE Wesleyan Church Ser' _L\ Tices.—Sunday, December 29.—Morning* tat 11, and Evening, at 6.30. Mr. Brooke. PITT - STREKT Wesleyan Church.— Services will be conducted Tomorrow (Sunday), as under:—Mr. Hudson at H a.m.; and Mr. Dellow at 8.30 p.m. -fcTEWTON KIKK.-^-Dr. WaUis will JS% preach at the usual hours To-morrow.— Subjects: Morning, "The J£nd of the Year." Kvening, " The Unity and Brotherhood of Man kind. The Chinese Question." (PONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, Bercs \y ford-street.—Sunday Services, Dec. 29.— Rev. Robertson, M.A., -will preach in the Morn ing, at 11, and ia the Evening at 6.30. ■ QT. DAVID'S PRESBYTERIAN KJ CHURCH.—Services will be conducted in the Church, at the junction of Kyber Pass and Symonds-srreet, on Sunday, Dec. 29.—Morning, at 11, and Evening, at 6.30. QTi STEPHEN'S PRESBYTERIAN IO CHURCH, Fonsonby Hall.—Divine Service will be conducted To-morrow Morning, at 11, and Evening, at 6.30., by Rev. Mr. Runciman. mHEATRE ROYAL.—Sunday Evening a Services (under the conduct of the Young Men's Christian Association), To-morrow Even ing, from Bto 9. All are invited^ Seats_Free._ pTßimTrvElioiYHODisf^auiicH,': JL Alexandra-street. — Sabbath Services :— Morning, at 11, and Evening, at 6.30, Rev. D. Dittin, F^RAJS. ORIMITIVE METHODIST SUNDAY JL SERVICED, ii.xofci-.ior Hall, Upper Pito street.—Afternoon, at 3 o'clock, and Evening, at 6.30. Subject: Afternooa, "Man's Extremity. God's oportunity." q wed¥n bores woe #sT O AND Publications Illustrative of the Docctrines of THE NEW CHURCH, can be BOPdiOWKD GRATIS ■ on application to MR. JAS. CLARE. Boat Builder, Custom house-street; or, MR. JAS. BATTY, Brodick Cottage, Ponsonby Road. r OST, on Monday, from the Racecourse JLJ Paddocks, a Blacst Pony branded Bon near shoulder, with a rope round its neck; supposed to have gone Otahuhu or Panmure Koads.—A reward will be given on delivery to C. La Roche, Painter, Kyber Pass. mo compositor s; Wanted, TWO Good Steady COM POSITORS ; Is 2d per thousand. Permanent work.—Apply at once to the "New Zealander office, Wellington. IT is not Money I want, but the general public to call and inspect my large and well-assorted Stock of Fancy Goods of every escription suitable for Christmas Presents.—B'. Tomlinson, Draper, Parncll. BOAitJ.) and. Residence, clean aud com fortable, for one or two gentlemen of quiet habits, in a house pleasantly situated, off Upper Syinonds-street; terms, 25s per week.—Enquire an Robertson's Grocery btore, Upper Symouda street. ■ LOST, a Gold Cuff Stud, Maltese Cross. 5n reward a^ Star office. LOST, a Bunch of 3 Keys.—Finder will bo rewarded.—Apply at J. Hatswell's, Grocer, Princc3-street, TfjTOUND, a Pony Mare in Queen- JaJ street. Owner can have the same by paying expenses.—Joseph Craig, Fort-street. QTRAYED~lnl^"my~Paddock on 24th KJ December, Black Horse, brand—H, T under, on near shoulder. Owner can have him paying expenses to D. McLennan, Raglan Hotel, Papatoitoi. IMPOUNDED, on the 26th December, JL 1878, by the Ranger of the Arch Hill High way District, one Bay Mare, branded q on off shoulder, for being at. large on the Great, North Road; and in default of being released, the above Mare will be sold, at the Public Pound, at Karangahape, on the Bth day of January, 1879.— (Signed), John S. Duke, Poundkeoper of the Karangahape Pound FLETCHER & CO. are prepared to ® Sink and Clean out Weils. Should any well require to be bricked 40 feet deep, they guarantee that 1,000 bricKS will reach from top to bottom; the work standing any te3t. They are prepared to Bore, either for Minea or Water, from 100 ft to I,oooft. in any m.rt of New Zealand; all machinery and materials necessary found by tnem. Work done at the lowest possible rate.— Address: Newton Post-office. "Oj^ATER CONSUMERS RATES'* Notite is hereby given that all Water Con sumers Rates falling due on the 31st present month require to be paid before that date. Consumers allowing the rates to remain unpaid will be liable to have supplies cut oft. _ P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. Water Supply Department. Town Clerk's Office, December 14, 1878. "OOTTLESI BOTTLESI BOTTLES Is. 6d. for any quantity of Beer Bottles. EHRENFRIED BROS., ■ Queen-3treet. THE MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1821. CAPITAL ONE MILLION STERLING. REVENUE. 1855 , £19,762 1865 91,558 1875 .. .. .. .. 196,720 1876 224,014 1877 265,998 FIRK RISKS on all Insnrable Property taken at Lowest Baths off Pkemium. N.B.—All Losses will be paid hero with liber ality and despatch. Agent for the Provincial District and City of Auckland." JOHN R. RANDERSON, No. 6, Insurance Buildings, Queen-street. rpflE SETTLER'S GUIDE. JL PRICE, is. 6d. By J. C. SHARLAND, Auckland. This Book teaches how to preserve HEALTH and prevent DISE ASE. It teaches sickly people how to become STRONG. It teaohea how and what to EAT, to DRINK, and to AVOID; how to live and to become healthy, happy, and to live and enjoy a long LIFE. It treats on DIGESTION, Food, • and Drink, Clothing, and Bathing; the treatment of Common Ailments and n Cases of Emergenoy, and where no other help is at hand. A Life may thus be Saved. Sold by all Booksellers, and SHARLAND AND CO., OPPOSITE THE POST-OFgIOK. ' OFFICE OF THE COROMANDEL STEAMBOAT COMPANY (Limited), OOROMANDEL.. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. A Call (the third) of Five Shillings per Scrip Share has this day been made by the Directors, payable to the undersigned, at the office of the Company, Coromandel, on or before January 13th, 1879. By order. A. R. H. SWINDLEY, Manager. December 21.1878. m E NDER FOR BARGES. Tenders are required for Building and Delivering at Whantjarei, Two (2) Coal Barges. Specifications may be seen at the office of Messrs Tothill and Stodart, Shortland-street, where tenders must be lodged on or before noon Of SATURDAY, the 4th January The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS! NEW YEAR'S GIFTS! THIRTY NEW VIEWS of the Hot Lakes, EIGHTY VIEWS of Auckland Scenery, Churches, and Public Buildings, 2,000 Portraits of Natives, Books of New Zealand Ferns, &c. PULMAN'S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shobtlanp-street, Auckland. 10. G. f. HOPE OF PARNELL LODGE. The Members of the above Lodge are requested to muster ia full force on 30th December. 1878^ mUKiIO-KUSSIAN WAR JL AT THE COSMOPOLITAN PANORAMA, MARKKT: Queen-street Entrance. - Admission 6A. ' ■OOARD OF.EDUCATION. ; Tenders for the erection of a School-house a1 Maketu (Great South Road) will be received ai the office of the Board of Education, W yndham street, Auckland, until noon of Wednesday 15th January 1879. Plans, and Specifications and forms or tender on application at the officx oftl. Board, or to W. Kerr, Esq., Springfield Chapman of the Maketu District Schoo Cor^iuittee. VINCENT H. RICE, Secretary,



Meetings. •£# _^* T PYAL ORANGE vSiS_x_^^ J-i INSTITUTION rf^^MlH °'F NJttW' ZEALAND. j^^^^j? The Annual Meeting wf3S>ffiSßTr^__ ot Grand Lodge will be iM\^3Li^ cV geld at Protestant Hall, K\^«Psr^3 r\ Newton> oc WEDNES- I®i>w » "B|3Da.Y, Bth January, at | 7.30 p.m. sharp, By order of R.W.G.M. RATIONAL INDEPENDENT ORDER -i-^ OF ODDFELLOWS. V> <*liii§^ . Epreka Lodge. No. 961.— !iJWl3i§£*iS^ -Meeting will be held at ®^!k_ >!F^__^^ H * the Alexandra-street School '^_|k_^^«' on Monday, 30th, at 7.30. Business : To hear, read communications from Exeeu'' , ,?_J tave Committee and Election ot Officers. By order of the N,G. : ___S._G I _LJCE, Secretary. A UCKLAND NAVAL BRIGADE". X3L. . A Church Parade will be held TO-MOtf ROW Morning. Muster at 10.30 a.m., with the Thames Naval Brigade, at the bottom of Grey strle™ Uniform : White Frocks, Straw Hats, and Blue Trowsers. ' E. LeROY, Captain Naval Brigade. EA R L V CLOg I-N G A Meeting of Drapers Assistants will be held in the Working: Men's Club on Monday, 30ih December, at 8 p.m. Grocers and all other Trades interesten im the Saturday half-holiday are requested to attend. SOIREE will be held in the Panmure Hall on 'IUKSDAY, 31st inst.; to commence at S o'clock sharp. Single Tickets, 3s; Double Tickets, ss. "kTEW GOLDEN PAH GOLD MINING JJ\ COMPANY (LIMITED). The Second Ordinary Annual Meeting of the above Company will be held, in the Lar;?e-room Insurance Buildings, Auckland, on MONDAY December SOf.h, 1878, at 3 cm. Business: To receive Directors' Report and Balancp-sheet, elect Directors for the ensuing year, and any other business that may I>9 brought before the meetiDg. By order of the Directors. JOHN H. RANDEPSON, Manager. Auckland, 13th Teccmber, 1878. W-EWMARKEI TRUE BLUES, L.O.L. The Newmarket True Blue?, No 19. L.0.L., will hold an Emergency Meeting in the New market Hall, on Monday, 30th December, at 7.30 p.m., when all members are requested to attend. By order of the W.M.j . ALEX. WHISKER. TO J_i6t. J"1O LET, one or two Rooms, suitable for a lady or lady and gentleman.—Apply this office. . TO BE LET OR SOLD, with possession on Ist January, 1879, (that comfortable House in Scarborough Terrace, Parnell, now occupied by Mr Waymouth and adjoining the residence of G. W. Mitford, Esq.—John Buchanan, Shortland-street. rjpO LET, the Shop and Dwelling-house JL in Wellesley-street, at present occupiedby Mr. A. Goldwater.—Apply to John Buchanan, Custom-house-street. T" O~BaTKEKS.—TO LET, those Con venient Premises in Hobson-street now in the occupation of Messrs Burton and Birnie. —Apply J. W. James, Builder, Drake-street; or F. G. Kwington. f 1 10 LET, a House of six rooms, with a JL well stocked fruit gaxden, six miles from Auckland. 'Bus passes four times daily,—Apply John Buchanan, Custom-house-street. . TO BE LET,"with immediate possession, that comfortable seven-roomed Dwelling house in Jermyn-street, now. in the occupation of Mr. James Macfarlane; gas and water laid on; newly furnished throughout, which can be had at a valuation.—Apply to Mr. James Mac farlano, Wharf; or to Mr. Alfred Porter, Qaeen street. ■__ __^ Pino LET, a Five-roomed uottage on tlie JL New North Road, with half-acre of .grass land: rent moderate to a good tenant.—For address apply at this office. _^ |P RAND SHOW of Fancy Goods in my \JT window, suitable for Christmas Presents. F. Tomlinson, Draper. Parnell. mO "DICNIC "OARTIES. ASSORTED CASKS of Beer, Brandy, Cham pagne, Soda, Lemonade, Syrup, Claret, &c. packed with care, and delivered on the SHORTEST NOTICE. THISTLE BOTTLE DEPARTMENT. rKI HPHE s.s. lON A will leave -rf7?3s^f_jsv JL for EUSSELL and VTTM^>NORTHBKN PORTS on ___^a______tS^TRTTRHT)A v, 2nd January, at Ti-i vTiiT™- ■"""» noon. Shippers are reouested to have Cargo along* side before 11 o'clock. a. McGregor. Manager. mRIAL of McCORMICK & WOOD'S REAPERS AND BINDERS Will be held in Mb. Goodfellow's Paddock, Papatoitoi, Near Scotch Church, On TUESDAY, 31st December, at 3 o'clock. Farmers and others interested are desired to attend. T. & S, MORRIN, Agents for McCormlck. and Wood's Harvesters. ARMY AND 'NAVY OUT PENSIONERS "IN THE AUCKLAND DISTRICT. The Payment of the above1 Pensioners for the ensuing Quarter will be made as follows ;— Auckland.—Friday, 3rd January, at 11 a.m., at the Imperial Pensions' Office. Onehnuga.—Monday, 6th January, at 12 noon, at the Court-house. Otahdhu.—Tuesday, 7th January,, at 11 a.m., at the Ccurt-house. Papakura.—Tuesday, 7th January, at 1 p m., at the Court-house. Panmure—Thursday, 9th January, at 11.30 a.m. Howick.—Thursday, 9th January, at 1 p.m. Half-Pay and Civil Pensions will be paid on the 2nd January. T. M. HAULTAIN, Officer Paying Pensions. Imperial Pensions' Office, Auckland, 27th December, 1878. fiOROMANDEL COUNTY.— \J HARATAUNGA RIDING. PUBLIC! NOTICE. I hereby give notice that I have, this day. received from six Electors of the CoromandeJ County, Riding of Harataunga, a Declaration ie the form of the 6th schedule of "The Regula tion of Local Elections /vet, 1876," praying that inquiry may be made, in accordance with the provisions of the said Act, into an Election which took place on the 13th day of November 1878, of Councillors for the aforesaid County and Riding, and into the Election of one nenke Frederick Luks, the candidate who <beingthe next highest on the poll after the election of ons Frederick Woollams had been declared void) was declared at the inquiry made into the election of the said Frederick Wool'ams, on the 7th and 10th days of December, 3878. to be duly elected, by me, the Resident Magistrate who made the Baid inquiry; and I do hereby give farther notice that! have appointed SATUR DAY, the 4th day of January. 1879, as the day, and 10 o'clock in the forenoon as the time, and the Resident Magistrate's Court-house. Coro mandel, as the place for holding the inquiry, as prayed above, into the sudd election of the said Renke Frederick Luks. Given under my hand, at Coromandel, thi£ 21st day of December, 1878. JACKSON KEDDELL, B.M. QOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY. ALMANACS fob IS7& are Now Rkady, andj can be had at the Com pany's ofßoe* Queen-street. ?T~~ !N :Ei ~K L I To Arrive ncr Cabarfeidh and Ethel from, "Oamaru and Timaru: 2000 saok3 Oats 1200 Backs Wheat. MCKENZIE & ROSS,



".'•- For Sale. ' • '■ POE PRIVATE SALE. v "VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTIES AT On account of the Owner leaving the Colony. An Eight-roomed House, recently built, with a large allotment 41 x 227, fronting England and bpnng-streets, commanding a magnificent view of the harbour, city, and suburbs, well planted with ornamental and choice fruit trees, oat house, tanks, and never-failing well of water. rc^rSn/'^ 111! C^ ttase, with a large allotment, wffh fn?£ £5?* land * a"d sPr!ng-streets, planted with fruit trees, and an excellent well of water. APP'y to ■ N. CAMPBELL, Queen-street. TC^OR SALE, a First-class Waggonette.— goteA^ell. 0 T> J°hQSOn- Wi°d3or Castle |7<OR SALE, in the thriving settlement o X. Waipu, a Farm of 187 Acres, havin half . SfthP SmS 1' frantas?e; situated in a centn 1 par of the settlement, within one mile by a good «w,/^n m sc]lo? ]' cliUr c". and Telegraph offlce- S Jo, acre3 ri I[l ? ra9s» divided into four pad clocks; large Dwelling-house (nearly new).£on fauna 8 rooms large hall, wardrobe and scullery JhPre are also a good barn, store, dairy, and other outbuildings. This property is suitable lZnn^ mcv °E a me6*cal man wishing to acquire a. good homestead, combined with the practice anvnf?w-' 0- n- TherS no doctor in this, or S?mov«S? f djoinm« settlements. The owner is reason fVi^J^t r Pfopwty, hence his sole l£ticJ»™Z Shms$ o6}?' PO3eot tMs- Further SaMftXl°d H'B> Morton ' |"(po«OOprLENTT on Building Society boTrl™ Pr m w?.v s> or on other teriQs to suit to the Railway Stafian in one of our chief ?S^fc S 3tr 7 e^ House 0 SS fig £300 -HOUSE of 7 rooms, with wood' SeX|or^& and Es^ •p. I O'~f evF^ l AiloTments for sale on North £ far, n \Z a-u'- irom £St 0 ~loeach: instalments VulTa'rTLane °Dl J and and Estato Agent ■§-* »§ i h CASK.—lmproved 10 acre Farm in a ag : nt, Shortland-stre.et. next to the Post-office &A P*R ACRE.—Capital Farm of 169 acre 3 *i. M acres wass. 5 acres orchard'and gar fe» lch allS v3, al soil, good house of 5 rooms, stable, cowshed, cartshed, dairy, &c, South of Auckland. 2£ miles frpm a railway station.-S • Vale, Houseand_Land Agent, iShortland-street J_!4-00 "S^^ SK °r6 x rooms, large cellar ££$&. r&^«ica\«ndyXS S^ogtelgel^' H— "* "SS £2 5®V P ™R Improved FARM «*'*'■. of 130 acres, large orchard, firewood water frontage & Ct , good Cottage, 15 miles from : Auckland by first-class road.-S. Vaile, House and Land Agent. Shortl&n6-Btreet. UCKATIVE BOSlJs'jEsi: AN OPPORTUNITY SELDOM MET WITH. AN OLD-ESTABLISHED BUSINESS FOR SALE. T. TURRELL, Bookseller, Stationee, News agent, amb Music Sellee. T.T. being about to leave the Colony wouia be gad to meet with a parchaser. Would be willing to give a few week's assistance should the buyer require a.knowledge of the business. Early application requested. J^OTICE OF REMOVAL. DR. HAINES Has REMOVED from Parnell to the Alien Road—house recently occupied by Owen Jones, Esq., next to Presbyterian Church. «""D°» 3rd December, 1878. jgOEOUGH^ PARNELL. I appoint WEDNESDAY,1 the 15th of Janu ary, 18<9, for the Election of two Councillors of the Borough of Parnell, in the room of William Colkman, elected Mayor, and Walter Brackenbuby, resigned. *^*-n i B -QaJso f a,PP° iat T^BSD AY. the 7th of January, . 18/9, as the day, and the Borough Council Office! Manukau Road, as the place, for receiving the nomination of Candidates. The nomination Papers must be delivered to the Receiving Oflicer before 12 noon same day Dateed this 21th of December, 1878 J. H. BORNE, X-tetarning Offlcer. Jji S TAB L I SHED 1855. CHEAFESTgAND BEST SELECTION EVER SHEWN IN NEW ZEALAND. W. H. SHAKESPEAR & CO., 2-16, QUKEN-STRKET, ' • AUCKLAND. "* BERDEEN POLISHED GRANITE ,£&_ MONUMENTS, In Rkd and Blue, from £5, Free on board ship to any part of New Zealakd Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. • Lists snd Prices free from JOHN LEGGE Sculptor, Aberdeen. Scotland, pAPAKTJRA'ANNUAL RACES ANNIVERSARY~DAY, WEDNESDAY January 29, 1879. ' Handicap Hubdlk Race, of 30 soys.; second horse to receive 5 soys. from the Btakes. Twice round the course, over 8 flights of hurdles. Nomination, 1 soy.: acceptance 2 soys. ' Papakuka Handicap, of 100 soys.; 20 soys to the second, and 10 boys. to.the third horse, out of the stakes. Distance, 2 miles. Nomination, 2 soys.; acceptance, 3 soys.: , and 2 soys. at the post. Nominations, with entrance money enclosed to be made to the Secretary by FRIDAY, the 3rd January, 1879, at 8 p.m., at his office, Durham street ; or to Mr W. Walters, jun., Globe Hotel Papakura. * WM. PERCIVAL, __________ Secretary. \ UCKLAND SGRIJPTUBE GIFTT j__L ASSOCIATION. Christmas and New Year Appeals*. N O T I C E.—The Committee, putting fonth special effort during the holiday season, on behalf of the Public school Children in City and Province, make this appeal to all friends- dis posed to assist the funds, foi the object. Receiving Box at > Messrs. Cbamtaloup and ' 1 Cooper's, Stationers, Queen-street, Auckland. I . . S. ROUT, Treasurer. - /^i HAND CRICKET^ MATCH? > TARANAKI EIjETEN \Ta~UCKLAND. ! The Taranaki Team will not arrive toll the 313t December. Tho Mrst Ma.tch will, therefore, be ' Plavedin the Domain Cricket Ground on the Ist! and 2nd January. Band in attendcgice. .. 3 ADMISSION:—6d. (Sixpence). ;|:' A LBEfiT HALL, * Dasby. Steeet7 ■ f j^_ • ■ . ■::■;" ':■ -•. A GRAND CONCERT ' Will to given in the above Hall on New Year'a* Night (Wednesday, January 1, 1879), t>y, the j UniteS "Variety Troupa, ci»; whicn occasion , several New Comic and Sentimental Songs, Drsete, and Dancea, will be given by well- • kjiown Gentleman AmaJiaurs. Th© whole'td' i- fjondade with a Helect Qua<lrille Party. Concert to commence at 8 o'clock sha,rp. Admission :— Front Seats, 2s; Second do, 2s; i?acK do, Is. - First and second serta admit to Dance.—G, ' ■' 1 ; Thnrlston, Manager; A. Fordyce, Secretary. :1^ 0 R P-B B S E N TS, We intend soiling during the Christmas Holiuays ovir 4s Cigar Cases, filled with Good i Cigars, at 2s 6d, at our New Premises, oppositQ _-. i BanE o£ New Zealand. - - s^B i PAETRIOGE & WOOLLAMS, JM i ToUaQCQcists. j____|