'Waimea sails to-morrow with passengers and the following cargo :—2,627 bales of wool, value, £52,795; 70 bales of skins, £500; 3,465 bags of wheat, £3,465; 61 iLks of tallow, £300 ; 17 casks skins, £100; g boxes gold, £16,400 ; 25 bags bones, £20; 16 cases sundries, < £250. Total value, £75,830.

NEW PLYMOUTH,

thife day.

UNFORTUNATE JACKSON'S BAY. The Stella arrived last night with the Jackson Bay settlers. They are chiefly foreigners, and can speak but little English. TJJt-1 few English families amongst "them wili find immediate employment.

DUNEDIN,

this 'day.

Father O'Mailey, S.J., last evening de livered a lecture hereon tbe "Catacombs of Rome." RAILWAY AMALGAMATION Negotiations have been entered into be tween the new Portobello Tramway Co. an d the Ocean Beach Railway Co., with a view to amalgamation. The line belonging to the latter is being valued by Messrs Blair and Higginson. A meeting will shortly be held to consider the matter.

WELLINGTON,

this day.

RAILWAY STATION SITE. The Native Minister goes to-day. The Government have informed the Chamber of Commeice that they cannot give a definite reply regarding the railway station site until the Minister of Works returns to Wellington. PASSEN'GKRS PKR WELLINGTON. Sailed: Wellington, for the North, at noon. Passengers:—Messrs Hamerton, Davy. Treth owan, Dumbell, Misses Goulter Neville, Mo- Mahon, Madame and Mdlle. Charbonnett* jlesdames fctretch and Bailly.

POLICE COURT.—THIS DAY.

(Before R. C. Barstow, Esq., R.M.) Labceny of Biblks and Pkayer BOOKS. —Rev. Hugh Alexander again ap peared in answer to seven charges of . purloining Bibles, prayer books, and hymnals from different churches in Auckland. —The prisoner, a man of respectable connections, ■was remanded on tbe previous hearing for the purpose of undergoing a medical ex amination as to the state of his mind.— llis Worship said the inquiries respecting prisoner had been made, and lie saw no reason why sentence should not be passed upon the prisoner.—His Worship asked prisoner if he had anything to say for him self. —Prisoner,who appeared quite collected said he hoped his Worship would take iuto consideration the fact, that these were his first offences. —Sentence: Six months' im prisonment without hard labour. Straying Horse.—Audrew Kooney was fined 2s 6d and costs for allowing his horse to stritv at Epsom on tke 7tb inst. Parental Neglect.—Wm. Robinson was charged with neglecting to support his two children in the St. Mary's Orphanage, he being of sufficient ability to do so. —Sir Graham, Relieving Officer, asked for a re mand in this case, as defendant was about to make arrangements to take his children out of the Orphanage.—Remanded accord ingly. Stealing Strawberries. —John Doyle, Frank Whisker, and Robert Allen, were charged with stealing strawberries from the garden of Mr J. B. Russell, at the North Shore, on the 13th inst.—Mrs Whisker said her son was one of tbe best boys in the dis trict, and he only ate two strawberries, and for them she was willing to pay.—Mr Russell said lie had spent a great deal of money in his garden, and it was very hard that his labours sliould be destroyed by a lot of boys. As he had spent money in beautifying his garden, so h^was pre pared to spend moneyin pnnishin Offenders to the fullest extent of the law. As the younger boy, Doyle, had been the means of having the other two brought to justice, he would ask that he might be permitted to go

free. His Worship objected to make fish of one aM flesh of another, but in the present instance he would make an exception. Doyle was therefore dismissed, and Whis ker and Allen were ordered to prison lor

48 hours, and to undergo a whipping.—Mrs Whisker screamed, fainted, and was led out to the pump. Ike Murder of Captain. Moller, Thomas Bennett was again brought up on a charge of murdering Charles Moller on the 7th October, at Butaritari, an island in the Northern iMr Brookfield, Crown prosecutor, said that after looking at the Pacific Islunds Act, and Foreign Offenders Act, he had little doubt but His Worship had the power to investigate the present case; and, although it might not be tried in the Supreme Court. His Worship bad the p6wer to take preliminary proceedings, although the crime was committed outside the jurisdic tion of the Court. Mr Hesketh argued at some length, and sub mitted that the Court bad no power to deal with the case in the manner suggested, according to - the Foreign Offenders Act of 1863. The new Interpretation Act of 1868 included Fiji, but this offence was not committed within the limit of Fiji. Hi 3 Worship considered that the amended Act was intended to punish all crimes committed by Her Majesty's subjects in any part of the Pacific Islands, and he should take such evi dence as would justify him in assuming juris diction. ' . , .. Walter Sherwin, a seaman on board the schooner Meg Merrilies in tbe month ot October, under Captain Moller, asked who was to pay his expenses. • , •• . ~ His Worship : You must either give evidence or go to gaol. . .• _ Witness: I prefer giving evidence. He then proceeded: I was on bhore on the 7th October at the island of B.utaritari, in the North Pacific. Prisoner resided at the island. He was a trader for McArthur and Company. I accompanied Capt. Moller to prisoner's hous- on the morning. Capt. Moller • asked for the- trade invoices for making up the accounts. Prisoner gave them up, and Capt. Moller looked over them, and told prisoner he was indebted to a certain amount. I did not hear what amount. Cant. Moller then asked to see the trade goods. Prisoner said, "there they are, pointing to them." I saw a gun standing in the room (produced). I took hold of the gun, re marking "it is loaded." Prisoner said ye_,. J. go shooting birds with it." Prisoner said to me, l am sorry that you came ashore with Capt. Moller." I replied "I am only a servant.andmust obey orders." He gave no reason for making the remark. I asked for some water, when Rennell gave me some gin. He said'T am glad yon put that gun down again, as I did not like tp see it in your hands." Capt. Moller purchased a, few. . things of prisoner, and we both went on board to dinner. Subsequently we went on shore—l and the captain, the boatswain, John Ashby, and a seaman, Charles Evans. We •went to pri soner's house. He was standing at his door. Captain Mollerand prisoner went to the cocoa shed, about twenty-five yards distant from the store. The captain called Ashbv to the shed, and they began to hand out some of the trade goods to witness and another man. Prisoner was inside at the time, walking about with the gun in his hand. RenneU asked Captain Moller if he were going to take that cask of beef which hia foot was upon. The cask was against a table. Moller said "Yes, but you can take it it you will pay me for it." Prisoner said. If you touch the beef, you are a dead man, clutching the gun and walking round the table. Almost as soon as the words were out of hia mouth he fired, and shot Captain Moller m the.left arm, near the elbow. The wound bled a great deal.. I assisted the captain on board, and laid wei cloths on the wound. He would not havehia arm bound up, as it was too painful. It was a large charge, as the wound showed; the rag or wadding penetrated the arm. Before he was *3hot, Captain Moller was m good health, ue assisted to take the captain to the missionary station in another part of the island, where the was attended by the captain of a a.rman vosseh named Kunutzn. On the following day they passed to the island of Ebon for the purpose of finding a medical man, but on .arriving, on the Friday, we found that the doctoivbad gone away. We then went to the missionary s house (Mr Whitney)? where the captain remained i until the following Sunday, when he died in my . -arms. He was buried on the island. . • ;By Mr Hesketh: The prisoner and Captain , Moller had a few words^ togetherabout ! bread on the morning of the murder. IM*M conversation with the captain about the alter ; Stdd not'observe tlTat prisonerwaslamgj Had taken no guns from prisoner s house to the schooner. Captain Moller had a book in.me : hand, and was pushing the cask alongwwA r was shot. After his death I sa^hot under tne skin ; did not hear prisoner was wrong in having his arm exP^ e r d^"^time , climate. He was in great Pai"J° rA 0™f S o^ before his death. Had never spoken to prisoner chief officer of ggjg Merriless on leaving Auckland.^ deposeo. On 7th October Captain Moller .was Irought on board at tJJS-^AA^S funtbig condition, having been shot. Igav^ 'hm.Bome. brandy and water, -qiest I sent him in a^oat 1» themlsnonarg *stvtion in charge of tbree mgn. I remainea heiind with the cook and a boy. A pp" n g_de r atil cold water to the wound, wWch qonsiaer abf stopped the bleeding, while the boy. wa| a\Ay,l and the cook went and awesteaine prfcand br onght him onboard. I asked hhnwh^ he shot the captain Primer r^i g Wiat could I dor 1 BMa^ wm rather srie'wioe, he might hare punched mm ram_

than have shot him. He replied, "I was sickly" Prisoner went on board quietly. On the follow ing morning I took him on shore for the purpose of getting the gun and Borne money whioh prisoner had buried in the sand. The gun was hurried on the beach. Returned with prisoner on board. I then set sail for Ebon, and picked up the captain, who was in a very weak state This was at noon on Friday Sent him in a boat to Mr Whitney's house. He was then sink ing, ard inflammation had set in.- Every nos Bible care was taken of him under the cireum siances.

.Cross-examined by Mr Hesketh: I gave him rice-water; He would not take stimulants He appea-ed to be sinking rapidly. Mr Brookfield said there were two other wit nesses, but he scarcely thought it worth while to call them.

The depositions were then read over to the prisoner. ""

Mr Brookfield said the only coarse open to the Court was to committ the accused to prison! there to remain until suoh time as he can he Dt. c S° l oof h? warrant under th.V ha ud fS 6 Governor of the colony. Mr Hesketh arcued that the Court had no power to commit the man to prison nnt.l that ?° wer i had been delegated. Under the Act of 1863, he was quite certain that His Worship could not deal with the prisoner P His Worship referred to a similar case, -where Captain Fernandez was shot at; and. aceprding wS?^ f,?/ 6!^?", Ace- the limit meant longitude and latitude, including all small islands; and ho assumed that the offence took place within the limits. The prisoner would, therefore, be committed to gaol, to await His Levuka Ploasu"> ™ transmitting him to The prisoner was then removed in custody.

HOLIDAY SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS.

PRESENTATION OF PRIZES,

m,, NHryvTON east SCHOOL. J, he o ? n?? al hreaking-up entertainment was held at the school last evening, when there was a large attendance. Mr Joseph Warren occupied the chair, and after a few suitable remarks he presented beautifully engrossed -^ft 9 0f m%?\ to£ he following children: ™.iiS \ i Yl^ s-~Gir B : D^X- Miss lEmma Goad ; Mary Morrison, Mary Finlay, Elizabeth Cleve land, Agnes Cochrane, Rosina Thompson, Susan Dean, K. Eustace, A. Bailey. Boys- Jame* Blackwood John Wishart W. Hobson D 1 aylor, G. Blackwood, J. Brown, A. Ferguson! G. Rowe, T. Wells, G. Sexton. B ' *vrFi_i e nN^V 4: E' izabeth Salt, Maria Edwards, Mabel Grattan, Amy Ripley. Margaret Burns Ma™on Bryan Margaret Morrison, "lizabeth Willis, Susan Sanderson, Lily Thompson. Ada Ihompeon, George McGibbons, Henry Martin son, tmstavus Lee, Ambroso Coad, Georee Temperley.

Lower No. 1 G. Thwaites, teacher).—Linda Weber El en Willis. Ernest Green Robert Taylor GVVooler, John Hubert, Fanny Carlile. No. 3 (Miss Humjerford, teacher).—Annie Renmo Jervis, Arthur Green, Lawrence Pet keithley, Kred. Phipp3. Upper No. 2 (Miss Braithwaite, teacher).— Henry Prime, Edward Simpson. Christopher Rush, Janet Drammond, Ada Cross. Lower No. 2 (Miss Binney teacher).—Agnes Patterson, Samuel Wheeler, Annie Fitness, Isabella Taylor, Harry Watts. Upper No. 1 (Miss Williamson, teacher).— Lottie Ems. Lizzie Munns, Francis Wheeler, an 1 Sarah Hobson.

Lower No. 1 (Mis _ Pettitts, teacher).—Girls: Margaret KUis, Florence Hopkins, Lillie Gregory. Boys : William Moyle and Hugh Mc- Gibbons.

Lower No. 1 (M. Nicholson, teacher).—Girls : Rose Jarvis and Annie Burgess. Boys* Wil liam Eilis and John Blakely. > Special Prize.—Swanson.

A ballot of the pupils was taken for the best hk"d boy and girl in the Ist and 2nd rooms, and it resulted as foilovvs :—lst room: H. Donald andE Eustace ; 2nd room: Emma Smith aud H. Prime.

Presentation.— The Head-master, Mr W. Johnston, was subseauently presented by the teachera with the following address:—"Dear sir,—At the close of the year we desire to express to you our appreciation of the carefnl and ethcient manner in which you have discharged your duties as Head master of this school. We also desire to assure you that our share of the task of school teaching (a task at all times arduous and irksom-) has in a large measure been deprived of its disagreeable character owing to the kinanesaand considerate attention we have at all times received at your hands. We. therefore, beg your acceptance of this address, and of the tribute of our esteem and regard which accompanies it; and with best wishes for your future welfare and prosperity, we remain, yonrs very sincerely,— A. William son, C. Binney, M. Nicholson, Alice Partington Pettitt, M. J. Taylor, E. Hungerfoed, A. Brauh waite, G. Thwaites, and Jane Skeen, teachers."

AUCKLAND WEST No. 2 SCHOOL.

The large room of this school presented an animated and brilliant appearance last evening, crowded as it was with eager and expectant pupils and their friends, many of whom were unable to obtain admission. The walls were tastefully decorated with evergreens and flowers; and the effect, aided by the holiday attire and bright faces of the children, was very pleasing. The platform was occupied by the Chairman (W. Gorrie, Esq.) Dr. Wallis, M.H.R., Messrs Wood, Wright, McMaster, McNab, and members of committee and other friends.

The Chairman, in introducing ■ Dr. Wallis, expressed the indebtedness of the committee for having undertaken the examination of the pupils. Dr. Wallis, who was enthusiastically received, then proceeded to present the prizes. The winneis of the first prizes received in addition special prizes, kindly presented by Mr Gray, a late master of the school.

The following is the prize lis. :—

6th Class.—Frank Merritt, (Ist prize), [Chnrles McMaster, Richard F. Sankey, David Geddis, Frederick Gaze, Walter Black, Joseph Black, William Snedden, William Carr. Thomas Downs, Mark Bowie*', .Alfred Murphy, Sophia Larritt, (Ist prize), Isabella Baird, Margaret Coghill, Margaret Geddis, Jessie Gaze, Margaret Ratcliife.

sth Clas3.—Alexander Gray (Ist prize), William Short, Charles Caradus, Daniel Sankey. George Freek, John Lynas, Beatrice Arey, Eva Jack son, Elizabeth Down, Esther Murphy, May Smith, Mary Down. Honorable Mention.—Henry Goldwater, Thomas Bell, John Gilmer, George Gilmer, John Berry, John Lusher, Charles Lusher.—Kate McLean, Charlotte Hougham, Annie Uougham, Susan McNab.

lth Class.—Alfred Hancox, (Ist prize), George Attsweli, George Bradburn, Charles Brookes, William Lye, William Crawford, Susan Francip, Eva Hayles, Louisa Armstrong, Margaret Kerr, Clara Clifforu. : ".'_ p, ''--''

3rd Class.—John Proufle, .Ist prize; James Ridings, James Buck, Augustus Collins, Percy Taylor, Eliza Goldie, Eliza W. Harrison, Annie Carlaw, Jessie Cowie. 2nd Class.—John:Geddis. Ist prize ;' Gilbert H. Davis, Earnest Needham, Isabella Young, Belinda Armstrong, Fanny Chapman, Edith G. Harrison. .. .• ."■■•■._"■.'.''.-. Ist Class.—Henrietta ', Granger, Ist prize ; Louisa Arey, Eliza Melville, Oscar Nelson, James Black, Samuel French. . ... GRAFTON ROAD SCHOOL: ,vThis morning the pupils of the Grafton Road School testified their respect and confidencein Mr James , Martin, by presenting him with. a handsome writing-desk, well - stocked with all the paraphernalia so much needed by gentlemen of Mr Martin's profession. -----. , Messrs Wood, Wright, McMaster, McNab, and Gorrie addressed the meeting, and the latter gentlemen moved a vote of thanks to Dr. Wallis, which was carried. In his reply. Dr. Wallis expressed himself surprised and gratified at tbe proficiency of the pupils, which was far beyond his expectations. He considered the state of the school reflected the highest credit upon both pupils and teachers, and thought that hia experience ot thiß school might influence his deliberabtions in another session of the House of Representatives. He concluded by moving a vote of thanks to Mr Harrison and the teachers for the work which they had so successfully Ca,fhis was seconded by the chairman In a com plimentary address, and carried with acola m_VfrolHarrfson having brlefy expressed his acknowledgements, ringing cheers were given for Dr. Wallis, the oommittee, and the teaohers, and the meeting concluded with the National ADtheNEWTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL. The examination of scholars of the Newton Grammar School (Rev P. Mason's) closed yes terday. The prize list is as follows :-Robert Mears, proficiency ia English, arithmetic, &c; Peter Mackie. history, geography, and grammar; Harry Blackburn, arithmetic; James Simm, arithmetic; George Simpson reading and spel tins -Frank Thomson, reading, spelling, and iederapby; Kdward Matthews, reading and fuelling; Henry Aitkins, reading and spelling.: Andrew Simm. arithmetic ; for progress, Hubert Mitchell and Ernest Heath; for writing, Mears, Mackfe, Simpson, B.aekurn, Andrews, Simms, Albert, and Braund. CITY WEST SCHOOL NO. 1. A feast was given last evening by the Com mittee to the children attending this school, who were regaled with buns, plum cake, figs, S andfinger beer. After their repast they S themselves at a scramble for nuts, which wpi-h olentifully strewed over the playground. Y+Jt^ZAl dancing party takes place this even ing* a*"the.schooVtf whic yh man/of their friends are invited. HENDERSON'S MILL SCHOOL. a„ oYnmination of the scholars attending the B^B Sl took Place on Wednesday, the 18th fnsfc. the Rev Sommerville, of the Whau, being exa_Mnor SeVeral of the school committee were^ attendance, also many of the friends rnTreUves of the PaP^hMSXcSSS _£ad__Tg and poetry; first class, MissM Malam, !^Sf second class. Miss E. Grant, Ist prize Millie Hepburn, Richard H. Vercoe. 2nd; third JhTss Miss Be Malam, Ist prize, Charles. &.■ Vercoe2ndT fourth class, J. Duncan Ist prize. ff&mmii Vercoe and John Malam, 2nd. mZ£?Mte£ Dunbah, Ist prize, X Verco^: 2nd-^oßraphy and Grammar, R. H. Jercro Inrt TtfissM. Malam were eaoh awarded a hand le p^*or their proficiency Intheabove. l?^ftiSi^-The recitations were .all good, but KKabetl? Vercoe was finally awarded the 5 wS, first class, Miss M. Malam, Ist Pa2__". MinsiLlM__ Laurie, 2nd; second class, J; ■■J^r-Sttt pri_Uw.'Hepburn. 2nd. Sewing; &.™ Duncan. Ist pr-Be. Miss Emma Vercoe, 2nd. 5£ SS Snnioa_aVe great credit to the patns ?^e^i^d nrai^worthy efforts of the teacher, 6 nirwhoTs evfdently a favourite witH

her scholars, and very,highly appreciated by their parents. A school fete took place in the afternoon. The weather being unfavourable, it was held in the Grand Stand. Good thiDgs were plentiful, -nnd thoroughly appreciated by ?„ fit' uveni' J ?, B who- takiri£ advantage of a change in the weather, finished the day in racing and other sports. ■ ■

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

To-day's Quotations— Bank of New Zealand—Sellers, .323. National Bank—Sellers, 72s 6d. Colonial Bank—Sellers, 52s 6d. New Zealand Insurance—Bos ; seller, 80s. South British Insurance—sellers, 675. National Insurance—Sellers, 265. Union Insurance—Sellers, lis. Thames Gas Co.—Buyers, 265; sellers, 28s. Auckland Oas Co.—SeUers, .210. Union Sash and Door Co.—Buyers. £5 • sellers, £5 ss, and .610 2s 6d Guthrie and Laruach—Sellers, 90s. New Zealand .Loan Mercantile — Sellers £5155. ' Alburnia—Buyers, 17s Gd. Moanatairi—Sellers, 32s 6:3. Queen of Beauty—Sellers, 3s. Kuranui Hill—buyers, os 6d. Corby—Buyers, 16s. Royal Oak—SeUers, 6s. J. NEWMAN. Chairman.

AUCKLAND IMPROVEMENT COM MISSIONERS.

The Auckland Improvement Commissioners met at their office at noon to-day.—Present: His Worship the Mayor (in the chair), Messrs Fenton, Clark, Chambers, and Fleming.— A letter was received from the Town Clerk, notifying that Thos. Peacock Esq., had been duly elected Mayor, and by virtue of his office a member of the Board.—Reports from the committee on Princes-street were read and adopted.— The report of the committee appointed to arrange with Mr Outhwaite was received. —Moved by Mr Fenton, seconded by Mr Chambers, and carried: "That Messrs Clark ank Fleming be a committee to consult with Mr Anderson, City Surveyor, to see whether a practicable road cannot be formed from Bowen-stree.t to Victoria street East,"—Moved by Mr Chamber*, and carried : " That Mr H Brett be electc i a Commissioner in the place of Mr F. 1. Prime resigned."—T}ie Secretary reporte : that Mr. Sharland had paid off on lots,-, and 4, Princes-street. The money is lodged in.-the Bank, and the debentures applied for are to be destroyed under terms of the Act. These debentures are in England, but will be sent for by next mail. This was all the business.

EDUCATION.

(To the Editor). Sir,—ln a sub-leader of the Evening Star of 17th instant, the writer .ays that a solution of the education question—one which nobody could make any objection to—would be a discovery which would confer immortality on the author. Without desiring to attain to the position so named, and without being a prophet, I say " Money." I will open the ball for discus-ion in tho hope of showing the direction in which improvement maybe made, as far as the Roman Catholic people of Auckland are concerned. Ist: That the Government grant the sum and pay £2,500; and the Romar_ Catholics of Auckland raise _ay £1,250; i,which sums will be applied for the building of suitable schools in the city and suburbs of Auckland, or diocese ; said sums to be increased, when necessary, for schools in the out-districts. 2. That the Sisters of Mercy aud Charity be divided for education purposes into three degrees : The first, for superior educa tion ; second, for education to a certain standard; third, for junior or infant school tsaching. ftaeh class of teachers, according to degrees, to receive nayment on the same scale aa is now paid to the lady instructors under the secular Act; Sisters to he examined at the Convent and receive appointmentaccording to number of pupils; the Board of Examiners to be composed as follows: Tho Roman Catholic Bishop or his Vicar General the Chief Inspector of Schools, Mr Tole, M.H.R.; the Board of Examiners to forward report of such examination to His Excellency the Go vernor through the Board of Education. The Bishop or Administrator to communicate at one-, with Catholic Colleges at home, and have Catholic masters sent out at the earliest possible date, who will be classed the samo as the Sisters above stated; but the examination as to degrees to be conducted, and appointments readehy the Board of Education, with salaries as now paid to teachers of the Auckland College and Gram mar School for the higher stand of Catholic education. " Education to be free to all," unless in the High School, where fees will be levied similar to the Auckland Grammar School; all books of instruction to be those used in Catholic Colleges and schools at home; all Catholic schools to be open to the public; and to public In spection, and to inspectors appointed by the Go vernment. The Bishop, or Administrator, or Vicar-General to be appointed Inspectors of Roman Catholics Schools, and report to Board of Education, and all communications from the Board of Education to be made through the Inspector of Catholic Schools on matters of discipline education, and such other matters; annual inspection to be made by com mission appointed by Government through Board of Education. The Catholic Inspectors of the Auckland Ijiocesa to receive salary and travelling expenses. All matters referring to school sites, school buildings, and such other work-, and matters for the general improvements and endowments for Catholic education to be settled by the Roman Catholic Inspector of Schools, the Commissioner of Crown Lands, on behalf ot the Government and Board of Education, and Government Architect. Hoping some able pen will roll the ball onwaid.— (Signed) Peace and Pkogress.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

. IVIAII.U Willi- -/l.OtSl- A» U-NDK.KI— For Thames, this day, at 530 p.m., and to morrow, at 7 a.m. For Waiheke and Coromandel, per Rotoma hana. to-morrow, at 7 a.m. For Whitiangi, Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Rowena, this day, at 1 p.m. For 'Waiwera, Mahurangi,.Matakana, Manga wai, Waipu, WaDgarei, and iWangapai, per Anno Mil bank, to-morrow, at 10 a.m. For Tauranga, Uißborn<\ Napier, and Southern Provinces, and Australian Colonies, per Hawea, on' Monday next, at 3 p.m. For Russell, Kawa Kawa, Wangaroa, and Mongonui, per lona, on Monday next, at i p.m. For Napier and Southern Provinces, per Roto-

rua, on Tuesday next at 7 p.m. For T-tranaki and Southern Provinces, per

Wellington, on Friday next, at 1.20 p.m. Per s.s. City of New York, on Tuesday, January 7, as follow :— For Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at Ip.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at I p.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 tho Eostage, will be reoeived by the Mail Agent on oard the steamer up to the time of sailing. 8. B. BISS. Chief Postmaster.

EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20



WANTED KNOWN, the Christmas Advertisement of Mr Dampier will be f onnd in the Third Column of the Fourth Page. WANTED, a General Servant.—Apply Mrs. T. Buddie, Hepburn-street. Egg, ANTED to Sell, a six-roomed{Cottage: in Napier-street for -260.— R. C. Green-; wood, Market House. WANTED Known, that one of the best Billiard Tables in Auokland is at the Criterion Hotel, Hobson-street. Wines and Spirits of the best quality. First-olass accom modation for respectable Boarders. ANTED, a sood Mill Hand for Onehunga Sawmills and a Carter.— M. H. Roe. WANTED, a respectable Girl to make herself useful.—Mr James Irwin, American Store, Alexandra-street. ANTED, at once, a quantity of Brandy and Claret Bottles.—J. Wendel, Wine Manufacturer, Symonds-street. a good Needlewoman who VV understands the machine, and has a knowledge of dressmaking.—Apply this office. WANTED to Sell, a good Plate Glass Shop Front.—Mr Bartley, architect, Stichbury's Buildings. TV ANTED, a good strong Lad for .V y general work.—Apply at The Pharmacy, Queen-3treet. WANTED, a . respectable Female Servant.—Apply at Glasgow Bakery, •Wellington-street. TV ANTED, a Wheelwright.—Apply to ■V V Gee and Potter. ___ ANTED to Sell, a first-class second hand Basket Carriage ; also a new Buggy.—A, Mackie, Royal Standard Carriage and Spring Factory, Durham-street. FOR SALE, two Marquee Tents complete; 30 x 14each.—*pply to R. C. Greenwood. . ' . WANTED, a Lad.—Apply to W. Leys, next to .Stab office. __________ ANTED, Buyers to inspect my stock of Boots and Shoes—the largest In Auck land.—W. J. Offer, 152,'Qu60n-afereet, next Hill's. Chemist. . ■ --- -■■- "'■ --" '■■"■"" WANTED, a good Cook. —Apply at Manukau Hotel, Onehunga. ; ANTED, a Barmaid; also a House maid for Tbanies.—Nevada Hotel, | Queen-Btreet.



WANTED, all Subscribers to the Occidental Consultation on the Cup and Handicap to call at once. WANTED Known, R. Davis, Professor of the Noble Art, of Hobson-streat, opposite Scotia Hotel, has an opening for a few more Pupils. Gentleman attended at their own residences. — Apply at the above place any evening between 8 and 10. Terms, very reason able. WANTED TO SELL, several American Buggies and Sulkies; also one Norwich Car, to carry 4, suitable for a cab.—Cousins and Atkin, Coach Builders, Elliott-street. ANTED, a first-class Coachsmith ; also a flr-t-class Coach Painter. None but experienced workmen need apply.—A. Mackie, Royal Standard Carriage and Sprint' Factory, Durham-street. WANTED, Purchasers of New Years' «ifts to call and see W. Rattray's Real Lace Sets at 10s 6d, worth 15s 6fl; and at 16s 6d, worth 25a.— New Zealand House, 66, Queen street, Auckland. WO NDE RS! No Fees this side Christmas charged to Female Servants. Hannaford's Registry, Queen-street. VVTAINTED, Hotel Man Cook (Gisborne); T T wages, £2.—Hannaford's Registry, Queen street. ANTED, the Ladies to call and see the variety of suitable Goods for the Holidays at R. French's, Hobson-Btreet. WANTED, a first-class General Smith. —Apply on Saturday 5.30 p.m. at Star office.—Wallace & Hotham. WANTED, a smart young man, well ™. experienced in the Butchering Bueiness. —W. Stimson, Newton. ANTED, a respectable middle-aged person as General Servant for a very quiet country place; must be active. Very com fortable home. Good wages.—Devonshire Villa, Symonds-street. a Gardener. Permanent employment.—Apply to ALFRED BUCKLAND. Nul I c WANTED. 12 Young Ladies, and 12 respect able Young Men, for the production of Formosa, —Apply Stage Manager, Theatre Royal. \\T AN TED, for an Upstairs Bar iv a v V first-claes City Hotel, a good Barmaid; previous experience not necessary.—Apply at this office. ANTED, Pick aud Shovel Men at Drake-street on Monday morning at 8 o'clock. "00 AR D OE EDUCATION. WANTED, after Christmas, Teachers for the undernamed Schools: — Maungakaramea Paterangi Pokeno Hill Russell Whatawiiata. Applications (with testimonials), will be received by the Board until WEDNESDAY, the Bth January, 1879. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. J^OAL MlNEßS.—Wanted, Coal-cutters. \_/ Apply to Waikato Coal Co. (Limited), 7, Wyndham-street. ANTED, an active and trustworthy Man of business habits to assist in the Store, and drive a Spring Cart.—R. D. L Duffus, Te Awamutu. WANTED, a General Servant.—Mrs. Edward Lewis, Ponsonby. WANTED, a General Servant.—Mrs Crowther, "Wellesley-street East. WANTED Known, that Branston and Forster, Albert street, Cast Brass daily; Galvanising weekly. TITANTED, a Situation by a Young V V Lady, as Travelling Companion or Go verness.—Apply byi letter to Governess, thisj office. . WANTED KNOWN—I have opened out a splendid lot of new Boots and Shoes.—W. J. Offer, Bristol House, Queen-street. T^T INEI WINE! WINE! J. WENDEL, Symonds-street, will sell his local Grape Wine, white and red, at 25s per doz.; Quinine Grape Wine. 30s. A. W. Gladding, agent. Upper Symonds-street. I WANTED Known, that C. Brookes is prepared to supply all kinds of Colonial Boots and Shoes cheaper and better than any j other house in town. A splendid lot of hadies ! and Children's English Goods at reduced prices. Call at once.—C. Brookes, Bluo Boot, opposite J. and J. Dickey's and City Hall. WANTED, Purchasers of Christmas Presents to inspect W. Rattray's New Stock of 2-Button French Kid Gloves, of the best makes, from 3s. 6d. to 4s. lid.— 66, Queen-street, Auckland. WANTED Known, that Gault and Lodge has for sale (cheap) a large assortment of Ladies' and Gent's Boots and Shoes, also a lot of Children's Boots and Shoes, suitable for the holidays, aU our own make, guaranteed. Ladies' and Gents' Boots and Shoes of every description made to measure on the shortest notice. Please note the address: Gault and Lodge. Wholesale and Retail Boot and Shoemakers, Karangahape Road, Newton, next J. Warren's, Grocer. WANTED Known, second day's sale of Pledges will be beld by Mr Arthur, at his Mart, when three cases of new and necond hand Clothing, Boots, heather, Needle and Wool Work, Jewellery, &c, Will be sold; the best of the Clothing having been reserved for this sale. Sale on-TUESDAY, 2ith instart; at 11 o'clock.—James Rae, Pawnbroker. ANTED known, that E. Carr has for Sale, in lots- to suit purchasers, all that timber used in the late R. C. Mission building. Zealous Catholics who may desire relics of Father Henneberry, will not' be charged extra for that gratification; or bigoted Protestants can find vent for fanatical zeal by buying to burn; and sensible men of all parties, who are not influenced by such feel ings, can get useful timber at low rates. ENDELL'S WINE, WINE.—Come . now on the Holidays and sample my | Wine. I want competent persons to taste and judge of its quality. WANTED all you people who have got J any brains, and want to keep them cool, I to buy one of my Pith Helmets at 4s lid. The usual price is 12s 6d.—Samuel Coombes, The Peoples Clothier. 92, Queen-street, Auckland; j and Devon-street, Taranaki. _^ ANTED.—Wanted to Sell (cheap), 1 and Be in Time .-—About lOOlbs of Lemon, 1 Orange, and Citron Peel, only ls 6d by the lb, I not less than alb; 5d for the Jib; Currants and Raisins, only Id lb; 20 dozen of good Spectacles, only ls; Green Glasses for the Eyes, ls 6d; Eye : Glasses, ls 3d; Ladies' Toilets of nine pieces, ! from 8s to 20_>; 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, Buyers for 2,400 lbs. of the New Season's 2s. Tea extraordinary! whioh is a broken and small leaf Tea, contain ing siftingsfrom finest kinds; has great strength, with flavour, and is extra-flavoured with Assam. Also I am now selling the sittings from the finest Foochow clip of the season, whioh on the best authority is allowed to be fully equal to leaf teas at 9d per lb. more money. Don't be prejudiced 1 The highest London authorities declare that taa-leaf broken, owing to its peculiar construct ion, brews better liquor than leaf not broken. For my 2s. 6d. Family Mixture, which is a blend of rare, choice flavoured, and extra-strong teas, comprising choice China, Java, and flavor ing kinds. Proof of merit is in the sale it has. For my "Very Rich Deep Brown" 3s. Tea, which is a blend of the choicest growths of India and China Teas. It is thoroughly appre ciated; FREDK. WHITEHEAD, Victoria-street. N.B.—Mora of the ls 6d Brooms; 2s 3d sets. All-hair Shoe Brushes; Cheap Brushes, ex May Queen; New Figs (good), IOd; also, larger size (extra quality), ls per box. TTT ANTED n j* O W N.- TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. MONEY .ADVANCED hi SUM ' of «2 to £50 n personal security, re-payable by weekly nstaiments. at L. H. NEUMfCGEN, Auokland Loan Office, IGS, Queen-street opposite Savings Bank. ■ . - • WANTED, an apprentice for the Printing Business; must be a good scholar.— For particulaas apply to the Publisher Star Office. : WANTED, Everybody to know that 1 J. BORLKY, Bootmaker, of Newmarket and Kyber Pass Road, is now Selling, and will continue for a few weeks, Boots and Shoes of every description,at agreat reduction in price; One trial is solicited to prove the oheapness of the Good_v • .■.;:'■'■'.,,.;■■ '■ • ;.? v.. •■■■',., WANTED XN s OWN, I have opened 25 dozen of American. Felt Hats, the finest thing ever introduced into this market.— Samuel Coombes, City Clothing; Mart, 92, Queea- Sferest. Auckland ; and Devon.-Ih»9t, Taranaki.



WANTED, the Ladies to know thai Williams's Is" the Cheapest "Shop"lh town . for Fancy Drap°ry and small Goods. Ladies from the Country would do well to buy their Goods at WILLIAMa'S, junction Qneen and Grey-streets, four floors above Market Entrance, Open till 9 p.m. W" TNTEDTWanted to Sell (cheap), 200 sets of assorted Jugs, 3s 6d the set; about 200 dozen Cups and Saucers at 6d, Ss 6d a dozen; Toilet Sets, 12s and l'6s the set; Whits and Gold Toilet Sets, 22s the set: Basins, Id, sd, and 6d; Teapots, from 2s to 5s ; lot of Sponge, 6s per lb.; good Tea, 2s; Black Currant Jam, in your own basins, 8d per lb,; Clothes Pegs, ls 3d per gross; Decanters, ls 6d each; Shop Twine, only Id per ball, ls 3d per lb.; Tricopherous, 4 bottles for 5s ; 2J and 3-inch Wire Nails, only 3d per lb.; Small Wire Nails, Id per lb.; Tar Soap, for sick rooms, only 2d per cake, four cakes for 6d; Government jii"-infectant Powder, for taking away all kinds of bad smells, only 6d per lb., 3 lbs. for ls 2d; Bell and Black's Tin Matches, ls 9d per dozen ; Palmer's Tin Matches, ls 6d per dozen; Blue, 9d per lb.; Small White and Gold Caps and Saucers, 9d each, three for 2s; lot of Small Toys to be sold cheap; Glass Susrar Basißs and Cream Jugs, only ls Id the pair; White and Gold China Cups and Saucers, ls; Blue Sprig China, 9d, or 8s per dozen; Notepaper, 3d per quire, 5 quires for ls; Notepaper, not ruled, only 9d for 5 quires; Fancy Notepaper, 6 sheets and 6 envelopes, only 2d the packet; Wine Glasses, Is 6d per doz H. Watts. Pitt-street. /CLOVES! GLOVES! The largest stock of Gloves in Auckland, almost 200 dozen pairs, Light Fancy Summer Josephine Kid, 2s 6d; Black, first choice, Josephine, 3s 6d, worth Is 9d; Two-bution Gloves, 2s 6d to 3s 6d; 50 dozen Dent's Sum mer Gloves (better than Josephines), all sizes, at ls Bd, worth 3s 6d; lot Merino Shirts at 2s 6d,. worth Is 6<i; ditto Drawers, 3s 6d; large lot of Fancy Feathers; Hat 3, new fashion, trimmed and untrimmed, to be sold cheap.—W. Eyre, Enniskillen House, Victoria-street.' THE Advertiser, understanding book keeping by double entry thoroughly, desires an engagement.—Address, " Jf.E.," star Office. BOARD and Residence, clean and com fortable, for one or two gentlemen of quiet habits, in a house pleasantly situated, off Upper Symonds-street; terms, 25s per week.—Enquire at Robertson's Grocery store, Upper Symonds street. A LPRED" LEVI S. CLARK is oarnestfy -T__v. requested to return home immediately. Anyone knowing his whereabouts will kindly send address to Mrs Beasley, Princes-street. mo MR DAVID GOLDIE. We, the undersigned Ratepayers of the City of Auckland, request that you will allow your- I self to be put in nomination for the vacant seat in the Council, and we pledge ourselves to to do all in our power to secure yotir return. f|nO Messrs. Swanson, Hamilton, Mason, JL Brett, Wilson, Offer, Wayte, Fisher, Buchanan, hay, Cleal. Atkin, Rattray, Symon, Major, Holland and Butler, and the 123 other Ratepayers who have signed the requisition and promised their support. Gentlemen,—l need scarcely inform you that I feel very much gratified by the large and in fluential requisition which you have presented to me. It is to me an evidence that my efforts iv the past, in connection with Municipal afTaiis, have met with your approval. it .Although at ene time not intending to take any position in relation to Municipal affairs till after fc'ept".mber next, still I feel that under existing circumstances I should be wanting in gratitude were I to refuse to accede to your re quest. I will, therefore, allow myself to be plaoed in nomination, and, if returned, it will be my earnest endeavour so to act as to merit a continuance of your respect and esteem. Yours Respectfully, ' D. GOLDIE. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS 1 NEW AND ELEGANT ALBUMS, Very Cheap, at REED'S MUSIC WAREHOUSE, Opposite the Thistle Hotel, QUEH.N-STREET. HARMONIUMS from £8. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS OF EVERY ' DESCRIPTION. CHARLES BURTON'S Art Union will be Drawn TO-NIGHT, at Parnell Hall. ■pSI ABLISHED 185 5. CHEAPESTBAND BEST SELECTION EVER SHEWN IN NEW ZEALAND. W. H. SHAKESPEAR & CO., 216, «UICEN-STRI_ET, A UCKLAND. mO TpiCNIC pARTIES. ASSORTED CASKS of Beer, Brandy, Cham pagne, Soda, Lemonade, Syrup, Claret, Sec packed with care, and delivered on the SHORTEST NOTICE. THISTLE BOTTLE DEPARTMENT. LAREMONT HOUSE, Princes-street, Auckland.—Board and Residence by the Day, Week, or Month. Bath-room. , A UCKLAND RACING CLUB. summer meeting. (Boxing Day) December 26th, 1878; (New Year's Day), January Ist and 2nd, 1879. (Boxing Day (Thusday), December 26, 1878. Railway Plate, of 50 soys the Auckland Cup (Handicap), of 300 soys Handicap Hurdle Race, of 60 soys Maiden Plate, of 80 soys Horry Scurry, of 10 soys i I ' 1 New Year's Day (Wednesday), January 1,1879. Derby Stakes, of 100 soys Publicans' Purse, of 60 soys Selling Race, of 50 boys The Auckland Racing Club Handicap of 200 soys Hack Hurdhh Race, of 10 soys Grand stand liandioap, of 100 80VB Thuesday, January 2j 1879. Mares' Produce Stakes, of 100 soys AucKr and Plate, of 100 soys Handicap Steeplechase, of 150 soys Stewards' Handicap, of 100 soys Consolation Handicap, of 10 soys RULES AND REGULATIONS _ (See Handbills.) WM. PERCIVALj. Secretary. A.R.C. HE SETTLER'S GUIDE. PRICE, is. 6d. By J. C. SHARLAND, Auckland. This Book teaches how to preserve HEALTH and prevent DISE A SE. It teaches sickly people how to become STRONG. It teaohes 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 Emergency, and where no other help iB at hand. '•' '■■■■■'■. A Life may thus be Saved. Sold by all Booksellers, and SHARLAND AND J CO., OPPOSITE THE POST-Qg-BTQE. I Q N S A L E, Ex Helena, from LYOTEi/roN: A- /,,', , 40 tonß Woods Flour, in^ saok^lOO's, Se. sffs ■ ;Soo;.sacksOatß.; ; -j. <,-.'. <■...'-■ •■•. !•_.-{ -r. •>'■."• . I 20 bags Fowl Wheat;;.._,,,- 2 tons Oatmeal . _..,.; |. t I 5 cases Hams and Bacon ','{ _ I , . L. W. EATQNa . .'„"**-. December 20» 1878. ' ' '\



L Meetings. .„.„„ ~,„...., fTLT A. C. B. S. !-___.• AUCKLAND BRANCH. - The Annual Meeting, of the above Branch win be held.in St. Patrick's Hall. THIS (Friday) EVH.NING, at eight o'clock. Business: Election of Officers, receiving balance-sheet, &c. M. CONNOLLY, - Secretary. MEMBKKS of the United Cricket Club desirous of playing against tbe Taranaki learn, are requested to attend practice as regularly 1.3 possible. ■ A Christmas flower service. -£*- Will be held in the WELLESLEY-STREET BAPTIST CHURCH, On CHRISTMAS-DAY MORNING, _~_ „ At 11 o'clock, The Rev. A. W. Webb will preach. A collection will be taken in aid of the Home for the Aged Poor of the Church. _o Let. fjpO LET, the Shop and Dwelling-house fl in Welleßley-street, at present occupied by Mr. A. Gold water.—Apply to John Buchanan, Custom-house-street. HpO LET, a House of six rooms, with a JL well stocked fruit garden,, six miles from Auck land. '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, Qneen- Btreet. TO LET, a 4-roomed House, second House in Richmond Road, off Ponsonby Road.—Apply on the premises. T) LET, a Five-roomed < 'ottage on the New North Road, with hnlf-acre of grass land: rent moderate to a good tenant.—For address apply at this office. < Tenders. LENDERS are invited for the Supply J- and Delivery of 1,100 Telegraph Poles (more or less), for a Line of Telegraph from Waipu, via Maungaturoto, Pahi, Mititai, and thence to Dargaville Township. Poles to be cut from the heart of Totara, and to he perfectly sound, straight, and free from sap, shake, loose knots, and other defects, and to be delivered at pegs along a line shortly to be indicated. Tenders, addressed to C. Maling, Esq., Telegraph Surveyor, Auckland, and marked " Tender for Telegraph Poles," willbe received at the Telegraph Office, Auckland, not later tlwn n- on or the 18th day of January, 1879. General conditions and specifications of the above work may be seen at the Telegraph Offices at Whangarei, Waipu, and Auckland, and at the Post-offices at Papara, Pahi, Maun gaturoro. Kopuru, and Dargaville. By ord.-r of the Honorable the Telegraph Commissioner. C. LEMON, General Manager New Zealand Telegraphs. Auckland, December 17.1878. TENDERS for the Sinking of a<Shaft On the Union Beach Gold Mining Company's Mine at Coromandel, will be received at the office of the Company, No. 21, Insurance Build ings, Auckland, until noon of Monday, the 6th January, 11879. Specifications may be seen at. the Mine, Coromandel, and until the 21th instant, at the office of the Company, .Auckland; J. FRIAR CLARKE, „'■;„ -'''" '•', Secretary. 19th December, 1878. . ~ T>ONSONBY HIGHWAY DISTRICT. FORMATION OF LONDON-STREET. Tenders for above Contract will be received up to noon on MONDAY. 23rd instant, at my office, 71, Queen-street, where also plans and specifications may be seen. JOHN BOYLAN, Engineer to the B^ard. m EN DER S "Wanted from January lat to September 30th, 1879, for Rations for Sick and Destitute for Auckland and Suburbs, Onehunga, Howick, Panmure, Otahuhu, and Papakura. Also for Provisions for Old Men and Women's Refuge. Particulars obtained, and Tenders received at my office until noon of Saturday, 28th Dec. J. GRAHAM, Relieving Officer. nn O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of the 28th inst.. for the Erection of a Brick Building in Shortland-street. R. KEALS & SON. Architects. mo PAINT E' R S. Tenders will be received until noon of the 23rd inst., for Painting the Branch Banks at Coromandel and Grahamstown for National Bank. R, KEALS & SON, Architects. EIDERS are required by the 7th of January for 250 feet of Boring.—The loweßt or any tender not necessarily accepted.— Applyto "H.C.." Hera'd Office. ; ■ mO CARPENTERS AND JOINERS. ■ Tenders are required for the making, and delivery at the Orakei Native Settlement, Fifty Stools or Forms, 8 feet in length. For particulars apply to E. T. DUFAUR, .. Solicitor, Shortland-street. mo B U I L D E R S. Tenders are required for the Erection of a Hotel at Kawakawa, Bay of Islands, and will be received up to Thursday, December 26,1878. j Plans and specification will be shown by MR D. MIDDLETON. r Kawakawa!:. Or, J. D. JACKSON. ' : _ Onehunga. CIHURCH OF EN GLAND GRAMMAR ' SCHOOL, PARNELL. ,; ' The Annual Distribution of Prizes will take place in the. School-room on Friday, 20th inst. gi The Lord Bishop of Auckland will take the chair at 3 p.m. - , '. j/^HRISTMAS PRESENTS! NEW YEAR'S GIFTS'. j 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, Shortland-street, Auckland. HARI.ES BURTON'S Art Union will be Drawn TO-NIGHT, at Parnell Hall. pi TT OF A U C X.L AND. NOT I C E. Contractors are CAUTIONED against pro ceeding with any Works within the enlarged City Boundary without having first obtained a permit from the office of the City Surveyor, P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, December 29,1878. rA 1T V O F AUC X L AND. ELECTION OF COUNCILLOR. In pursuance of the " Municipal Corporations" and " Regulations of Local Elections Act, 1876." I, Henry Ridings,. Returning Officer of the City of Auckland, do hereby give notice that an Election will be held on THURSDAY, the 16th Januarymext, for the return of a duly qualified person as- Councillor of the said City, vice Thomas Peacock; Esq., elected Mayor. Candi dates, will require to be Nominated on or before TUESDAY, the 31st insh, ' Any persondesiring to Nominate a Candidate must deliver, at the City Council Offices, before noon of the day above Btated, a. nomination paper j signed by the person named thereon as Candidate, and two persons duly qualified to vote-at the said Election. Nomination papers may be procured on appli cation at the office of the Town Clerk. * ' ■ •■ i • HENRY RIDINGS, V' A I Returning Officer for City of "Auckland. City Oouncil Offices, December 19,1878. <''«(■ 3 ■ -■■■■ ■■■■ '.j,-. ■ ,''..,:.. ..-vd.H j- OUND, san Umbrella. '-40wrier Opleas^ call at this office* - - . HL/' j T rpST, or Sl^l_b,' a G_ieeri Silk"Umbrella JM. .and a G.B.D. Pipe, silver-lid.,sa^er-i mounted, crooked stem. A reward will be.6aid for their recovery.—Apply at this office. J \ LOST, a Shoe Match Box, with silver - i bottom.—The finder will hi> uewarded Cn^-ho^U^ 68818' J' »* * <*■•*•



• For Sale. Tjl OR PRIVATE SAL E. VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTIES AT PONSONBY, On account of the Owner leaving the Colony. ■ An Eight-roomed House, recently built, with a large allotment 14 x 227, fronting England, and Spnng-streets, commanding a magnificent view o* the harbour, city, and suburbs, well planted with ornamental and choice fruit trees, out house, tanks, and never-failing well of water. A newly-built Cottage, with a large allotment, corner of England and Spring-streets, planted with fruit trees, and an excellent well of water. Also, a neat Three-roomed Cottage in Spring street, adjoining the above allotment. I wo Allotments, corner of England and Ran dle-street; and BO acres at the Wairoa. Applyto N. CAiMPBELL, . ■ Queen street. gj^Oß SALE, in the thriving settiem ent ot _l-, Waipu, a Farm of 187 Acres, havin half a-mile river frontage; situated in a centrt lpar Of the settlement, within one mile by a good road from school, church, and Telegraph otttce about 70 acres in grass, divided into four pad docks; large Dwelling-house (nearly new), con tains 8 rooms, large hall, wardrobe and scullery. There are also a good barn, store, dairy, and i other outbuildings. This property is suitable for a farmer or a medical man wishing to acquire a good homestead, combined with the practice of his profession. There is no doctor in this or any of the adjoining settlemenls. The owner is removing to a larger property, hence his sole reason for wishing to dispose of this. Further particulars on application to H. B. Morton, Custoin-house-st. eet, Auckland. FOR SALE 7 1600 Puriii" Polrti.—Appiy T. Eggenton, Breakwater Road. 4-**-£AA —HOUBK of 7 rooms, with wood c*-,«-»*UF \j. house, fowl-house,&c.; also, large allotment, with a frontage to two streets. Terms easy. Twenty-five minutes from Post office.—S. Vaile, House, Land, and- Estate Agent, Shortland-street. 4-*»>rffe CASH.—lmproved 10 acre Farm in a 3#fV\J good district, with Dwelling-house, &c. Price, £100.— S. Vaile, Land and House ag nt, Shortland-street. next to the Post-office jj_> A PICR ACRE.—Capital Farm of 166 acres _>_■ A. 50 acres graß«. 5 acres orchard and gar den, rich alluvial soil, good house of 5 rooms, stable, cowshed, cartshed, dairy, &c, South of Auckland. 2% miles from a railway station.—S Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street -^4.^ Oi ~TO Market Gardeners—l 4 acres cv-Ei/v. at Onehunga, fenced in the paddocks and in grass.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. iFAJUi —HOUSE of 5 rooms, large cellar cterSzW. stable, cow. bed, hay-loft, vinery and orchard, 2 acres rich volcanic land, all in first-rate order.—S. Vaile, House and Land agent, Shortland-street. JgO ss. PKR ACRE.—Partly Improved FARM "^" ot 130 acres, large orchard, firewood, water frontage. Sec, good Cottage, 15 miles from Auckland by first-class road.-^S. Vaile, Houbq ant. Land Agent, tfhoyt.lan r_ -street. _L° KA CASH, balance at 8 per c«nt.—lol acres a ,y _, of g°od La"*1' 34 miles South of Auckland. Price. £2 10s per acre.—S. Vaile, Land. Agent, Shortland-street. ~p 1 iflj to £1000 LENT, on Building Society «.<»_* JL v principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate agent, VnJ °_-S_^__!_____^^.______' a aacl Loana negotiated. CHRISTMAS CAKES! CHRISTMAS CAKES 1-MINCE PIES ! MINCE PIES! J. WOODWARD. Market House, is prepared to supply the inhabitants of Auckland with every description of Cakes for the festive Season at the following Pdees: Cakes, from ls to ls 3d per lb ; Mince Pies, 3d and 6d each ; Biscuits ot every description. T>OTTLES! BOTTLES 1 BOTTLES Is. 6d. for any quantity of Beer Bottles. : : YAAY} 'A. EHRENFRIED BROS., Queen-street. A UCKLAND C L U B All Acoounts against the Club are required to be sent in forthwith. ._ W.-FLOOD, Secretary. T^EMPTHORE, PROSSER & CO. beg to intimate that their WAREHOUSE, Shortland-street, Auckland, will be CLOSED from the 25th December to 2nd January, 1879 nclusive, for the purpose of Stock-taking. f\ N" S A L |E I To Arrive per Cabarfeidh and Ethel from Oamaru and Timaru:;' ' 2000 sacks Oats 120u sacks Wheat. MCKENZIE & ROSS. HARLES BURTON'S Art Union will be Drawn TO-NIGHT, at Parnell Hall. ■ _ BOARD OF EDUCATION. ' .AAA'? Printed Forms of Good Attendance Certifi cates (section 79 of "Act) wid be supplied to District School Committees upon written ap plication to the Secretary. Applications to specify the number of Certificates of each class (I. and II.) required for immediate use. -f> OA RD O F ET> UC A TIO N. School Committees are reminded that the date of Annual Meetings of Householders is fixed (section 61 of the Act)-to "be held on Monday, 27th January, 1879. The times and places of meeting will be notified by the Board early in January. VINCENT E..RICE, Secretary. UCKLAND SCRIPTURE GIFT ASSOCIATION, 1878-9. - YYY NOTICE TO SCHOLARS BELONGING TO THE PUBLIO SCHOOLS IN TOWN ' • .A-N'D COUNTRy. ',•,.;. The Committee have now issued the usual Annual Bible t-xercise for the hohday weeks, and invite all Scholars to join in writing and the same at their homes. Those who may not have received tickets at the Schools, can obtain these from any Member of Com mittee, or by applying at the DepOt of the Association in. B igh-sti:eet. ' Quality marks will be awarded-, on each Scholar's Paper sent in. The Receiving Box for City and Suburbs will be found at Messrs. Champtaloup and Cooper, Stationers, Queen-street, Auckland; Country Scholars leaving their Papers with friends of the Association in each district. •: ?-•■■■' W. RUSHBROOK, .'- _;. .--■.' ', ■■■;■: .■■: -'• r.. i-ecretary. CHRISTMAS SALE. MONDAY, 23Ri> DECEMBER, 1878. .;.'',' ' EDWARD LEWIS WILL sell at • his Store,. Custom-Eouse street, on Monday, the 23rd instant, at ! 11 o'clock a.m., I 763 packages of-GROCERIES and OILMEN'S STORES, consisting of Candles, Starch, Pickles, Soda Crystals, Salt (bottled)* Vinegar, Bicarb. Soda, Salad Oil, Spanish Olives, Essences, I Castor Oil, Hair Oil, Curry Powder, Mustard, Baking Powder, Mixed Spice, Marmalade, Black Lead, Candied Peel, Fruits (bottled), Blacking, Jordan Almonds, Fruits (preserved). Knife Polish, Keiller's Confectionery, Preserved Milk, Split Peas, Calfsfoot Jelly, Coffee and Milk, Pearl Barley, Coffee Extract, Chocolate and Milk, Sardines, Anchovy Paste, Rice, Vestas, &c„ Sec, &c. " CHRISTMAS S AXE. ~~~~~ MONDAY, 23rd DECEMBER, 1878.. EDWARD LEWIS WILL sell at his Store, Custom-hoase street, on Monday; the 23rd instant, at 11 o'clock a.m„ the following Goods:— 27 boxes Jordan Almonds 30 kegs Pearl Barley '."'■■'■ 3 cases Crys-aliz-d Metz Fruits . 110 boxes Muscatels. ■ B. TONKS ] rR.©.CARR MONDAY, DECEMBER m. VALUABLE RESIDENCE S33JES AT • REMUERA, Close to Newmarket Railway Station. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed W'Mr. E. Peri .kins to sell on Monday, December 30 at ' at 12 o'clock, ' ' The ENTIRE of that VALUABLE PRO PERTY laU ly held by Hon, C. Taylor, com> prising 15} a. res, subdivided into conveniently sized allotmfc; ts, situated immediately opposite St Mark's Cnurch, and. known as Bekaont Terrace, ''._■>■-. ;f .;..■■,■..,. - . , . . ( - - j For beauty of sCeofeEy,. this property is *nsur , passed; the Hauraki- Gulf and Islands, North ;Shore; Tiritiri, , hll spread beLoreitlike a,Pano rama; and tha N«-WTOj_rket Railroad! Station. |. within one minute's walk,, affords and { convenient access to pity and country. 'Busses also pass every ten minutes within hs£il. The soil is pohous, the air balmy and ealu bnous, free,sjJtogether from tthe- nauseatine effluvia so jae valent in the city. Good roads-l hgnt taxaSfen,—pleasant neighbours. • PlarAandfullpa-rtict-lasa^ly 9^ , w.ee^ .