SUPREME COURT.

(Before His Honor Mr Justice Gillies and a Common Jury.

LARCENY BY A BAILEE.

Yesterday—Concluded.

Edmond Piercy, charged Avith appropriat ing monies to his OAvn use belonging to his employer, Mr John MacPherson, of the Bay of Plenty, and which had been entrusted to him for certain purposes, pleaded not guilty. Mr Dufaur watched the case for the Erisoner, and after a number of Avitnesses ad been examined, his Honor summed up the evidence, and considered that prisoner had acted Avron_;ly in making such arrange ments Avith natives as the evidence had disclosed ; but it Avas a wrong of a Avholly different character from that stated iv the indictment.

The jury found the prisoner not guilty, and he Avas discharged.

(Before His Honor Mr. Justice Gillies and a Common Jury.) His Honor took his seat at 10 o'clock.

THIS DAY.

His Honor took his seat at ten o'clock. CHARGE OF RAPE 7 ' John Henry Evans, 44, described as a miner, was airaigned upon an indictment, charging him with having violated the person of Mrs Houlden, of Coromandel, on the Ist of November.

Prisoner pleaded guilty. Mr Brookfield opened the case for the prosecutor, and Mr Hesketh appeared in defence.

Ellen Houlden, residing at Coromandel, deposed that on the 30th of Oct., she went out to look for Mrs Eccleson who lived at the back of her house ; she found no one in, excepting a man lying on the couch. She left aud subsequently returned to the house when she again saw a man, whom she recognised as the prisoner at tbe bar, who asked her to take a seat, as Mrs Smith would soon be in ; she then discoveied that she was not in Mrs Eccleson's house, but Mrs Smith's ; she had made a mistake. Prisoner then directed her to Mrs Eccleson's. Prisoner conversed with her and said he was a widower. On the following Wednesday night she heard a violent knocking at her door, she was very deaf. She learned it was the prisoner, and told him he must come in the morning. He came the next day in a very abrupt manner, and asked why she did not open, the door to him on the previous night. She told him it was an unreasonable hour, and she was going to bed. He then apologised for intruding at that late hour, and said that he had an offer to make to her. He had considered her position, knew that she was a poor widow, and if she would consent to De his, under certain dishonour able conditions, she should never want, and the Coromandel people need know nothing j of the connection. He then offered her £2 to allow him to sleep with her. She was alarmed, he had kept company with her daughter, but loved the mother best. She told him he ought to be ashamed of him self to talk to a woman of her years in that manner. God had always protected her, and He always would. The next evening she w_nt to the house of her son-in-law, and on returning, saw the prisoner again. She dared him to molest her. He pretended to leave her. When she reached her home, and Avas in the act of unlocking the door, she felt a hand upon her shoulder, and on looking round she saw the prisoner. She did not hear his footsteps, being so deaf,' and he tried to squeeze into the house, she tried to prevent him; she fell down in the struggle, when she became almost unconscious from fright, (here prosecutrix burst into tears, and said she could not tell what happened.) She was overpowered by the prisoner. The assault took place on the Thursday evening ; she kept to her bed the next day, and when her son-in-law came on the 11th of November to kaow what was the matter she told him of prisoners conduct to her. She did not tell any other person, but prayed to die rather than live to suffer the exposure; she was turned 60; had been a widow ten years. Cross-examined by Mr Hesketh : she knew that Mrs Smith's was a house of bad repute; it was a "lion's den," bat she thought she was in Mrs Eccleson's house. On the Wednesday he came to the cottage, and drew his chair up to her tea-table; she certainly gave him a cup of tea, as any other body would have done; she was foolish, and believed him, when he said he was an intimate friend of her son-in-law, and that he was a man of money. He pathetically told her that his wife was a woman of many virtues. Pulled out a lock of her hair, and shed tears over it. He then started from the chair and kissed her. She was horrified, and got him out of her cottage as soon as possible. He called ou the previous even ing, when she slammed the door in his face; but on the Wednesday night he called to tell her of a housekeeper's place. He had heard that she wanted such a situation. He then said it was himself that wanted a housekeeper. Frederick Fossman, son-in-law ot Mrs Houlden, gave evidence as to the dis closures made to him by his mother-in-law in respect of prisoner's conduct. On learn ing what had happened he informed the magistrate, and induced Mrs Holden to lay an information against the prisoner, who was arrested on the charge. This being the case for the prosecution, Mr Hesketh addressed the jury in defence of the prisoner.

diaries _3_- J. Hovell, duly qualified medical practitioner, of Coromandel, examined tooth prosecutrix and prisoner, and found that they were both suffering flom a loathsome disease.

Constable McCaffrey arrested the prisoner on ' the charge, when he said that Mr Houlden's reason for bringing the charge against him was he had refused to marry her. Mrs Houlden's oottage was on au allotment, about 100 yards from the road, in the upper township. He arrested prisoner on the 12th inst., in his own house. He gets his living as a miner. Mr Hesketh made an excellent defence for the prisoner; Mr Brookfield also addressed the jury at some length. His Honor then summed up, quoting portions of the testimony of the prosecutrix, and bringing out the nicer points, leaving it to the jury to say whether the prisoner was guilty or not guilty. The jury retired at 2.40 p.m., and returned at 3.5 with a verdict of guilty. Sentence: Seven years' penal servitude, and to be twice whipped with the cat, on the 25th inst., and on the 18th March, 50 lashes each time BURGLARY WITH INTENT TO RAPE. William King, native of Fiji, Avho was •charged with burglariously entering the drelling of Ann O'Connor, of Coromandel, with intent to commit a rape, was, after 'hearing the Avitnesses, acquitted, there being no evidence of the intent beyond the placing of lis hand on the prosecutrix's foreaft. He was discharged Avith a caution.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.

WELLINGTON, this day. MR BALLANCE IN WELLINGTON.

Mr Ballance has arrived in toAvn, but Ms portfolio is not yet decided upon. Sir George Grey and the Hon Mr Sheehan are expected to arrive in Wellington to-night.

PAINFUL ACCIDENT.

(PRESS AGENCY.]

TTMAT.TT this day.

= *Late yesterday afternoon a young man met Avith a painful accident at Salt Water Creek suburb. He Avas trying a half-broken colt, and Avas throAvn heavily amongst parts of ploughs] and broken implements. When picked up his thigh Avas found to be much torn, and the left leg fractured. TIMARU HARBOUR BOARD.

The Timaru Harbour Board did not meet to-day for the annual election of members, deferring the meeting till Tues day next.

LOAN AND INVESTMENTCOMPANY.

At a meetmg of the Loan and Investmenl

CITRTSTCHUROH. this day.

Company of New Zealand, held yesterday, a resolution for winding up the affair was confirmed. The Chairman said that the settlement with the National Mortgage and Agency Company of NeAV Zealand Avould be completed in a feAV days, and that the liquidators had calculated for a full distribution of assets upon the basis of a bonus of 11J per cent., in addition to the paid-up capital.

SUPREME COURT.

DUNEDIN. this dny.

At the Supreme Court this evening, Jane Galloway, charged Avith perjury, was dis charged, as there was not sufficient evidence for the prosecution. The Crown Prosecutor Avill enter a nolli prosequi in George Jones libel case, fixed for the 7th or lith of March. The Jupge asked about Proud foot's case, and the Crown Prosecutor said he Avas waiting instructions from Wellington. The Criminal Sittings are adjourned to Monday.

HOKITIKA, this day.

The police brought to town a very large copper still, found in the bush at Beley Gorge, a considerable distance from the road. It is a most ' valuable Still, and the largest seen on the coast. Police Sergeant Malvern and the Beley constable were on the search for this still about a month ago. . It came from Oamaru district, and additional information reached the Inspector here, who went in search and made the discovery. . It is reported here that two miners have sold seven pounds' Aveight of gold, obtained in three months from a claim near Kumara. CUSTOMS DUTIES. The Customs returns at this port sheAV a large increase of trade for 1877 over 1876. The gold exported has increased over seventy thousand pounds. The imports, exports, and Custom duties, all increased j several thousand pounds.. ... j

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.

—This Day.

PAWNBROKER'S LICENSE.

The license of Mr Neumagen, paAvn broker, was neneAved.

JUDGMENTS FOR PLAINNTFFS,

George St. Clair v. Joseph E. Dalton— claim, £3 7s 6d; board, &c. George Sibbin v. E. T. Bri«senden—claim, £10 ls 7d ; goods: The sum claimed had been paid into Court, but without costs, Avhich Avere applied for. James Sibbin, a youth of 16, proved the debt; and costs Avere allOAved. Patrick Walsh v. William Red mond—claim, £1 4s ; use and occupation. S. C. BroAvn v. Walter Long—claim, £9 7s' 9d ; goods. ■- S. C. Brown v. Thomas Moore—claim, £2 17s 6d; goods. Ballin Bros. v. Chas. Bryere—claim, £17 5s goods. David Campbell v. Geo. Wenninge —claim, £6 6s 3d ; goods. William A Waterman v. Henry Leese—claim, £5 Is 6d board and lodging. JUDGMENT SUMMONS B. Pattorson v. Edward Mooney—claim, £3 10s 4d ; ordered to pay the amount, Avith 13s costs, before February Bth, or in default one month's imprisonment. Richard Forgie v. William Crayford—claim, £6 ; to pay 10s per month, or in default six Aveeks' imprisonment. H. L. Possenniskie v. Charles M. Russell—claim, £9 2s 2d ; ad journed until Thursday, 31st inst., in order that inquiries might" be instituted into defendant's circumstances. John Smith v. Reuben Butcher — claim, £15 9s 6d; ordered to pay £7 by February Ist, and £1 on each succeeding month. — Phillip v. Wm. Farrell—claim, £2 10s 5d ;. adjourned for six monthf, Mr Thorne, plaintiff's solicitor, promising to give Farrell some labouring work to do, by which means he might discharge the debt.' ADJOURNED CAUSES. Emily Stevenson v. Alburnia G.M. Co. ; adjourned for tAvo weeks. Charles Mack v. R. J. DeLias ; adjouru«d for three Aveeks. Long Tunnel G.M. Co. v. John Turner ; adjourned till next Court day, a plea of infancy to be put in during the meantime. G. Hulme. v. F. B. Manning ; adjourned till next Court day. Defended Cases. Timothy Hayes v. Peter Gardner, claim £3, damages. Evidence having been taken in this case, iudgment was given for the defendant, costs £1 5s 6d—George Lang v. Caesar Ot.vay. In this case, which was before the Court at a previous sitting, Mr Dufaur asked for £1 ls costs, which was granted.—John H. G. Mc- Lennan v. William Hacket, claim £1112s, board and cash. Plaintiff was nonsuited; costs £3.

This concluded the business,

MR STEPHEN MASSETT.

Me MASSETT'S second performance in the Choral Hall last night attracted a good house. The programme was entirely new, and included several choice readings, songs, and recitations. Mr Masßett's strong point is undoubtedly mimicry,. in which he rarely fails to convulse his audience. In the first or serious part, " The Blacksmith's Story," Mr Massett's song, " Open the Door," the recitation, " Beautiful Snow," and Bret Harte's latest poems "Master Johnny's Next Door Neighbour," and "Better in the Morning," two plaintively affecting delineations of child love, were most feelingly rendered. The imitation of Madam Anna Bishop, given by request, again drew forth roars of laughter and repeated rounds of applause. The budget of comicalities, although, per haps, not so attractive in variety as the programme of the first evening, Avas well arranged and diversified. It opened with a reading of " Bob Sawyer's Party," from Pickwick, in which Mr Massett exhibited cultivated elocutionary powers and good judgment. Hia song " Happy as a King," AVOrds and music of bis own composition, Avas a charming effort, and the gem of the musical selections. The " Railroad Car Incident with Two Stutterers," afforded ample scope for Mr Massett's powers of facial expression, of which he took advan tage to the fullest extent, provoking un restrainable laughter. In response *o an encore he gave a very amusing picture of a youthful elocutionary effort at sea. The other items of the programme, which Aye have not space to refer to in detail —". Sally Saulter," "Scene in a California Theatre," " A Poet's Miseries," " A Cockney Wail," and "The Living Skeleton," wer« each good in their way, and Avere Avell received. Mr Massett stated that he had been kindly promised the patronage of Mr Justice Gillies, Judge Fenton, and the Mayor, for his entertainment on Friday, but Avas not quite sure whether other engagements would allow him to appear that night, definite announcement Avould be made through the papers. We learn that Mr Massett has determined to defer his fare well appearance in Auckland, under the patronage of the gentlemen named, until Wednesday next; there will not, therefore, be any performance in the Choral Hall on Friday. Mr Massett gives an enter tainment at Onehunga on Monday, and at the North Shore on Tuesday. We shall be glad to have another opportunity of hearing him in the city. His entertainment is of that intellectual class which too rarely interrupts the sequence of excitements that minister to the amusement of the people.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before Colonel Nation and Q. M. Mitford, Esq.,

Justices. INTOXICATION.

William Nicholson was fined 5s and costs with the usual alternative for being drunk in Nelson street. TWO OLD HANDS. Susan Wetherall and Ellen Whittaker, both well-known to the police, were charged Avith the larceny of a blanket and counterpane, value 10s, the property of Mary Reilly, on the 31st December. It appeared that the prosecutrix had been renting lodgings in West Queen-street, and had occasion "to shift." While looking for fresh quarters she left the art'cles referred to in the charge in an empty house. When she went to get them the prisoners refused to let her in. She complained to the police, and Sergeant Mulville on going to the prisoner's lodgings in Mill Lane, found the bedclothes eoA'ering Ellen Whittaker. Thes*. facts being deposed to by the prosecutrix and the officer, the Court found the prisoners guilty, and sentenced each to one month's imprisonment. , . A case of assault, in which Jane Quinn is the defendant, and another of provoking language

in Avhich Julia McKenna is the accused, were adiourned until Tuesday next. This was all the business.

LAUNCH THIS DAY.

The new iron paddle steamer for the North Shore Ferry Co., which has been con structed hy Messrs H. Niccol and Son at their ship-building yard at the North Shore, Avas successfully launched this morning in the presence of a large concourse of specta tors. Mrs John Hay performed the cere mony of christening, and as the steamer slided into the water she bestoAved on her the name of Tongariro. The folloAving are tohe dimensions of the new boat :—Length , f keel, 115 feet; beam, 15 feet 10 inches; f epth of hold, 7ft. 6in. The engine and "oiler for the Tongariro have been brought °ut from England in the barque Iron Queen, and are noAV on board ready to be transferred a F soon as the new steamer goes alongside, Avhich she is expected to do at once. The engines are geared on diagonal framing, and are nominally 25 h.p., but are capable of Avorking up to 100 h.p. The diameter of the paddles is 13ft. The passengers'ac commodation is provided by two cabins, one fore'ard and the other astern. The fore'ard cabin is the principal, being 28ft. long by the breadth of the vessel, and_ 6ft. 4in. high. Both these Avill be substantially furnished when the contract is completed. There are tAvo holds for cargo. The Tonga riro Avill be rigged as a schooner, Avith _avo foie and aft rigged masts. She is expected to register 60 tons. Her destination is the Thames trade.

AN EXTRAORDINARY SCANDAL AND ITS DENIAL.

Considerable interest has been excited amongst the religious bodies in Auckland by an article which appeared in a recent Australian paper, respecting the Rev A. N. Somerville, D.D. The article referred to was based upon a paragraph written by the "funny man" of a Brisbane paper, who told an extraordinary and scandalous story. This story was to the effect that while in Queensland, at one of his revival meetings, the Rev A. N. Somerville re quested all the men in the audience to leave the room, which they did, with the excep tion of those in the choir, who remained ; that he next called upon all the ladies who were conscious of having led sinful and abandoned lives to stand up, and that thereupon several ladies, including women of bad repute, the newly married and virtuous wife of a member of Parliament, and others whose moral character was absolutely above suspicion, stood up under the gaze of all the female congregation and the gentleman in the chair; and that the rev. gentleman then marched the self accused ladies up the aisle into the vestry, where he proceeded to deliver a homily on the sinfulness of breaking the seventh com mandment, and that some of the ladies (upon whom it at length dawned that they were classed with women of ill-repute, whereas by standing up in response to Dr Somer ville's invitation they had merely intended to acknowledge that they were sinners generally in that they fell short of the perfect Christian standard) almost fainted with shame, and that on being marched back to their seats they were deeply pained, and suffered severely from mental anguish for a long time afterwards. This is substantially the story as told by "the funny man" of a Brisbane paper. Like most falsehoods it has a bare sub-stratum of truth, but it contains about as much falsehood as can be conveniently crowded into the limits of a newspaper column. We have made careful inquiry into the matter, and the following is a correct statement of what actually took place on the occasion. At the revival meet ing, after the close of the usual services, the men were requested to withdraw, in order that the customaiy special service for the other sex might be held. After the males had> retired, there were present several clergymen and other male assistants in the cause. During the subsequent proceedings, as is customary in these special revival ser vices, Dr Somerville requested fthose who had convictions of sin and who desired ad vice and consolation to stand un. There

was no intention to invite women of ill-re pute to stand up, and so far as could be judged, none of this class were present. It Avas perfectly understood by the ladies who got up that the invitation was meant to apply to those who had convictions of general sinfulness. The ladies who stood up in response to the invitation were in good positions in society, and were under no misapprehension Avhatever, and they listened to the admonitions and encourage ment offered to them with patience. The whole story in the Brisbane paper is mainly a gross fabrication, and as it has been ex tensively copied into most of the journals throughout the colony it is only right that this contradiction should be published also.

We aie informed that something like forty open sailing boats are preparing to compete in the approaching Regatta. If this is the case it would be as well either to divide the race into tAvo, or else sail it in heats. The committee should, if their funds Avill alloAV of it, give some extra prizes for this race. It is to be regretted that the schooners Transit and Atlantic, which left the har bour yesterday, are not likely to be back in time to take part in the large schooner race.

EVENING STAR THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 1878.



WANTED, a respectable Man as Boarder, 3 minutes* walk from Queen street.—Enquire Odium Bros., Wharf. WANTED, for Waiwera, a young man to attend upon an invaUd.—Apply to F. n. Ewington, Queen-street. WANTED, a General Servant; refer ences required.—Apply before 2 or after 6 p.m. to Mrs. R. Arthur, Hepburn-street. WANTED, a respectable General Ser vant. —Apply Mrs. West, Alma Place, Freeman's Bay.. WANTED, an Apprentice to the Black smithing.—Apply at the Shoeing Forge, Durham-street West. HEAP SADDLES for sale at A. Kennedy's.—Good Saddles from 355. C^LAREMONT HOUSE, Princes-street, J Board and Residence by the day, week, or month. Every attention paid to visitors. COOPER.— Wanted, one who under stands his business. —Albert Brewery. TV ANTED, Purchasers for 3 Aucher Vt Freres Celebrated Pianofortes, and two Allison's Melody Organs; must be sold.—Apply at once to James Howden, Shortland-street.-^-^ RAPER'S ASSISTANT.-Wanted, a Junior Hand.—Apply to Holloway, Gar lick and Cranwell. WANTED, a General Servant, with geod references.—Mrs. Fairburn, Upper Symonds-street. ANTED to Rent, a Room Avith fire place.—Enquire this office. ANTED a strong Girl as General Servant; must be able to cook, wash, and iron well; references required.—Apply to Mrs. Dacre, Ponsonby Road. WANTED, a Lad to Drive a Bread Cart, and to make himself generally useful.—Jas. Norris, Onehunga. ANTED, a Shoeing and General Smith.—Apply at Newmarket Forge. WANTED, a good General Servant for the Bay of Islands.--Apply to Mr. R. Stevenson, Grocer, NeAvton Road. WANTED, a Governess; a good knowledge of music indispensable.— Applyto Mrs Courtayne, Claremont Boarding House, Princes-street. WANTED, Purchasers for all descrip tions of Timber, Sashes, Doors, Mould ings, Joiner's Work, &c, at Prices to meet the times.—Auckland Timber Company (Limited), ! G. Holdship, Manager. WANTED, a General Servant.—Apply Mrs. Macrae, Mount St. John, Epsom. WANTED, a first-class Shoeing Smith. —Apply to J. Andrew. WANTED, by a respectable Youth about fifteen, a situatien as appr^nticr to the drapery or grocery business.—Address L.. Star office. ANTED, a good Pick and Shovel Men Avith picks and shovels.—Apply to W. J. Suiter & Co,, Kden Brewery, to-morrow morning at 7.30 o'clock.



WANTED, William Beadle, Saw Sharpener, to.call at on^e at the Union Sash and Door Company. Mechanics' Bay. - TV ANTED, a respectable middle-aged TT Woman to look after a small family; references required; a comfortable home pro vided.—Mrs. G. H. Evans, opposite Dr. Lee's, Albert-street. "TITANTED, a respectable General Ser f? vant.—Apply between the hours of 1 and 4, to Mrs. Jas. Cooper's, York Terrace,. Grey-st. WANTED, a steady Man for the Auck land Hotel, to make himself usefu .— John Menzies. ANTED a, good General Servant.— Apply Avith references to Mrs Dillon, Grafton Road. ANTED, by a young man, aged 30, a thorough practical cutter, just from London, on Engagement in a first-class house, or of salesman in the ready-made and to superintend the tailoring deoartment. Could manage a branch, town or country.— Address G.S., Star office. WANTED. 12 good Pick and Shove Men at the Kyber Pass Road Railway Avorks, WANTED, a good strong active Girl to assist ih housework.—Mrs McNaughton, Victoria-street. ___ WANTED, a Young Man to make himself generally useful in a shop.— Apply at 67, Queen-street. mO CABINETMAKERS. — Wanted a J erood hand.—T. &rH. Cooke, Queen-sreet and Victoria.street. WANTED to Let, a large Front Room,, suitable for a Dressmaker or two Comp anions.—Mrs. Ross. Victoria-street West. WANTED KNOWN, that Aye are sell ing Tapestry Carpets from 2/11 per yard; Brussels Carpets, from 4/9; Bedroom Carpets, from 1/; Heathrugs. from 6/6.; also, Mattings, plain and fancy. Linoleum, Floorcloths. Sec, at lowest prices.—T. &H. Cooke, 67. Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN, that having a Large Stock of Iron Bedsteads, Fold ing, Stump, French, and Half-tester, -we are offering them at low prices to make room for further shipments expected shortly; also, Mat trasses, Palliasses, Bolsters, and Pillows, all kinds.—T. &H. Cooke, 67, Queen-street. W ANTED Known, that the Opposition T T in Queen-street is fiercer .than ever. Mutton, 2d ; Beef, 3d; Pork, 4d; Lamb, 4d ; Steaks, 4d. Cash only.—A. Dornwell. WANTED; good General Servants Cook aud Laundress, Nursemaids, Female Cook, Dressmaker; Boy for dairy work. Immediate employment. — Mrs Colls' Office I__1__ WANTED, a first-class Waiter for the highest establishment in Aucklaud; first-class Cooks (male and fomale) ; any quantity of Female Servants ; useful Plough man, milking Boys, &c—Hannafosd's Kegistry, Queen-street. TV ANTED KNOWN. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. MONEY ADVANCED in SUMS of £2 to £50 on personal security, re-payable by weekly instalments, at L. H. NEUMEGEN, Auckland Loan Office, 165, Queen-street, opposite Savings Bank. Private Entrance down right-of-way. E W ING MACHINES, OF FIRST-CLAS QALITY AT LESS THAN COST. Having bought Messrs. E. Porter & Co.'s entire stock of Sewine: Machines at a great reduction oft English cost, I will sell them at Prices never before heard of in Auckland, com prising Domestic and Manufacturing Machines of the best makers. Each Machine guaranteed and kept in order 12 months free of charge. GEO. W. HESLOP, ENGINEER, " THE FITTING SHOP," Victoria-street, a few doors above Quick's Stables. ARRIER A feAV pair Choice Birds For Sale.—Apply this office. THE PINES, EPSOM.—Mrs. Rack straw desires to receive Two Young , Ladies as Boarders. Terms on application to Mrs. Rackstraw, or to Messrs. Chamtaloup and Cooper. School duties will be resumed on Wednesday, 30th January. mO BUILDERS.: Tenders are required for the erection of a ' Brick Building at Nevrmarket. Plans, &c, ' may be seen at my office, corner of Queen and ' Shortland-streets, until MONDAY, the 14th instant, when the tenders are to be delivered at 4 o'clock. JAMES WRIGLEY, Architect. Public Works Office, Auckland, January 4,1878. XT AIPARA-PUNUI RAILWAY. SUPPLYING ROUGH STONE FOR PROTECTION OF PIERS, WAIKATO BRIUG-C. Written Tenders will be received at this office until noon of FRIDAY, 18th January, 1878* for Supplying Rough Stone for Protection of Piers, Watkato Bridge, Newcastle. Specification and Conditions can be seen at this office, and at the Public Works Office,. New ___S__6 The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. JAS. STEWART, District Engineer. THOROUGH OF PARNELL. Tenders will be received at the Borough Office until January 17th, for the Removal of Night Soil, Emptying Earth-closets, &c, for the ensuing Twelve Months. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J. B. STRANGE, Town Clerk. AUCKLAND AND HAMILTON RAILWAY. REFRESHMENT ROOM AT MERCER. Tenders will be received up to Noon of SATURDAY. January 12.1878, at the Office of the Undersigned, for Lease of Refreshment Room at Mercer. Tender to be marked "Tender for Refresh ment Room." Specifications to be, seen at the Booking Office, Auckland, Drury, Mercer and Hamilton. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. Y-LAWS FOR THE REGULATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ABATTOIRS. Town Clerk's Office, Dec. 20,1877. Notice is hereby given, in conformity with the provisions of the Municipal Corporations Act, 1876," a MEETING of the City Council will be held on the 27th January, 1878, to confirm the By-laws as above, passed on the 19th day of December, 1877. gaug. | P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. DRAINAGE NOTICE. COOK-STREET. TO OWNERS AND OCCUPIERS. Auckland Town Clerk's Office, January 1877. Notice is hereby given to owners and occu piers of Land, situate and abutting on LORNE-STREET (between Wellesley and Vic toria-street), to Drain their respective Properties into the Sewer in course of construction. The present Contractor will execute the work at schedule prices, to street line, particulars of which may be obtained on application to the City Surveyor. Failing non-compliance with this notice, the City Council will, under the provisions of " The Corporations Act, 1876," proceed with the work necessary, at the risk and cost of owners or occupiers. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. WMcINDOE, 8_ years Gardener Jto • R. G. Wood, Esq., begs to inform the public that he has Commenced Business as Jobbing Gardener and Contractor. Gardens 'aid out with neatness. Orders attended to with punctuality.—Address Post-office, Newmarket. "VTORWICH UNION FIRBE J3i INSURANCE SOCIETY. The Societies Offices have been REMOVED to Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-street, next door to the General Post-Office. Reduced Ratks (according to New Tariff) for Dwelling-houses, detached, 30 to 40 feet, formerly 15s. 6d. to 205., now 13s. to 17s. 6d. per cent. Almanacs for IS7S.—Policy-holders can re ceive new Almanacs on application to !«___ GEO. S. GRAHAM, Shortlaud-strost,



TO LET, or for Wale, a Suburban Resi dence, situated on tho Mount Eden Road opposite Mr. Kelly's property, and adjoining S Mr. Richard Garlick's.—For particulars applj ' to Mr. Henton, at Kempthorne, Prosser & Co. s ! Shortland-street. _ _*r?f\ —SHOP and six-roomed House foi cWOU. Sale, Karangahape Koad, for £o0 7 yars lease; loav ground rent; fixtures and every convenience. —C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. — TO LET, House and Shop, corner ol Victoria and Albert-streets—Apply next door. _____ A LADY Avishes for Music Pupils in a school or at pupils' residence.—Address A.H., this office. - _ FOR SALE, 18 years' Lease of a ten roomed House in town ; good stabtes and splendid situation; ground Rent £52.—W. Flood, 5, Exchange. • . LOST, yesterday afternoon, betAveen ' Newton and the Wharf, a Gold Stud.— The finder will receive ss. reward by leaving same at this office. -\rO. 3 CO., A.R.V.— Important Special Jj Meeting, in Drill-shed, to-night, at 7.30. SEMINAR V.—EDEN TERRACE, NEW NORTH ROAD. Miss Johnso.* desires to intimate to parents and friends of her pupils that her School will RE-OPEN on Wednesday, 16th inst. Classes for Singing and Dancing conducted as formerly. Vacancies for two or three Boarders. Terms on application. AUCKLAND AND NEWCASTLE RAILWAY. The GOODS TRATN leaving Hamilton at 8.5 a.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and' Saturdays IS SUSPENDED until further notice, and Avil leave as follows :— Hamilton, dep., 3.30 p.m. Newcastle, 4.23 p.m. Ohinewai, 5.53 p.m. Mercer, 7.10 p.m. Pukekohe, 8.14 p.m. Auckland, arr., 10.57 p.m. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. Samuel Ooombes & 00., While returning ttieir sincere thanks to a discriminating and generous public for the support they have receivedsince they haA*e been in Business, would beg to call the attention of their customers to the Extensive alterations they have just completed in the CITY CLOTHING MART, haA_ngiust added to the already unsur passed conveniences of this Clothing Emporium for the people by the addi tion of a SPLENDID SPACIOUS HAT-ROOM; also, a convenience much needed in this city, viz., a Lofty, Well-lighted, Spacious FIT TING^ON ROOM, where any of our Customers can Try on any Garment before leaA'ing the premises. S. C. & Co., in making the additions and alterations to their concern, have not forgotten the Tailoring: Department, having given ample space for Cutting and Working.rooms, making at once the MOST EXTENSIVE & COMPLETE TAILOR ING ESTABLISHMENT IN THE NORTH ISLAND. The Stocic of Tweeds, Coatings, West of Eng land Cloths, &c, comprise all classes of Goods for any grade of Customers. ta. To the Working Man we ofifar Special facilities, being able to make a Really Good Trousers, well shrunk, from Mosgiel Tweed, for One.Guinea. All other Measurements.equally cheap. All Goods in this Department are thoroughly Shrunk before being made up, and all orders attended to by first-class Cutters and expe perienced Workmen. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO. Would invite inspection of j their Large and Varied Stock of TWEEDS, COATINOS, & WEST OF ENGLAND CLOTHS, by he Tailors of Auckland; Cut Lengths at Wholesale Prices. We annex a List of a feAV of the leading Lines— The Indian Pith Helmet, a beautiful cool Hat; for Summer wear. 7s. 6d. A Large Line of Gentlemen's Garden Hats, at ls.. A Very Superior Line, ls. 6d. 3000 Leghorn Hats, at ls. 6d. to 2s. 6d. 2000 Boys' Straw Hats.'.at ls. 6d. Mens Printed Mole Trousers, from'ss. lid. Gentlemen's Summer Tweed Trousers, 10s. 6d. Gur Celebrated Nelson Tweed Trousers, 12s. 6d Geelong Tweed Trousers and Vest, thoroughly. Bhrunk, 30a, SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., CITY CLOTHING MART, 92, queen-street, Auckland. A LBERT HALL, Dakby^street.. MR. CHARLES BRIGHT, Will give HIS SECOND LECTURE, In the above Hall, TO-MORROW (FRIDAY) EVENING, 11th inst. Subject : "SABBATH OBSERVANCE." At the close, Mr Bright will be glad to answer any questions or objections that may be made connected Avith the subjects of his Lectures Rev. S. Edger has kindly consented to pre side. Doors open at 7.30; Chair to be taken at 8 o'clock. BfTickets, 2/ and 1/, may be had from Samuel Coombes, Wayte (Bookseller), Hopkins. (Che mist), J. and T. Mason, and W. J. Offer. m OWN SHIP OF GLENGARY. Purchasers of any allotments in the above Township who may have neglected to complete and legalise their title to the same, are hereby informed that, on application to Mr. Brookfield, of No. 74, Queen-street, within fourteen days,, they will receive every facility for doing so at once, otherwise they will be sold, particularly Lots Nos. 3,10,19, 26. 33, 34, 35, 45, 78, 84, 85, 87. W. McCAUL. January 3,1878. "OAPAKURA ANNUAL RACES. TUESDAY, 29th JANUARY, 1878. (Anniversary Day).. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE, of 30 soys., second horse to receive 5. soys.. from the stakes. Twice round the course, over 8 flights of hurdles. Nomination, 1 soy.; acceptance, 2 soys. MAIDEN PLATE, of 20> soys., second horse to receive 5. soys. from the stakes. Entrance, £110s. Weight for age ; 1£ miles. For all horses that have neA*er won an advertised race exceeding 10. soa's. PAPAKURA HANDICAP., of 100 soys.; 20 soys. to the second, and 10 soys. to the third horse, out of the stakes. Distance, 2 miles. Nomination, 2sovs.; acceptance, 3 soys.; and 2 soys. at the post. PONY RACE, of 10 soys., 2 soys. to goto second horse out of the stakes. One mile and a distance. Entrance, 1 soy. For ponies, 14 hands 2 inches, and under. Top weight, lOst.; 71bs. allowed for every inch under. Post entry. RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 20 soys., with a sweep of 1 soy. each to go to second horse. Entrance, 1 soy., and acceptance 1 soy. One mile and a distance. Handicap to appear immediately after the Papakura Handicap. HACK RACE, of 10 soys. Entrance, 1 soy. One mile and a distance. Winner to be sold for 20 soys; surplus if any to go to the funds. LADIES' PURSE, of 20 soys., -with a sweep of 1 soy. each, to go to the second horse. En trance, 2 soys. Welter weight for age. Gentlemen riders. One mile and a quarte*. CONSOLATION HANDICAP, of 15. soys. En trance, 1 soy., and acceptances 1 soy. to the fund. 1. To be run under the Auckland Racing Club Rules. 2. General entries to be made to the Secre tary, at his office, Durham-street, Auckland; or to Mr. W. Walters, jun., at the Papakura Hotel, on FRIDAY, the 19th January, 1878, at 8 o'clock p.m. Acceptances, where not other wise specified, to be made by 1 o'clock p.m. on the course. 3. Five per cent, will be deducted from the gross of all monies paid, in accordance with the programme, for expenses. WM. PERCIVAL, Secretary. A UCKLAND SAVINGS BANK. This BANK is NOW OPEN DAILY, to Receipt and Re-Payment of Deposits, fron 10 to 2 o'clock: except on SATURDAY, whei it Closes at 12 noon, and Re-opens from Seve? to Nine in the Evening, for the Receipt o Deposits only, 'RICHARD CAMERON, Manager.



FOR SALE, a 1 arge Allotment in Chapel-street.—Samuel Coohr;n>" & Son. r «QA CASH. Balance at 10s. pm- week.— ' &J OV Comfortable Cottage clo=e to the Rail way Station.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, f Shortland-street. ,: filAto £1000' LENT, on Building Society f oyJLxf principles or on any terms to suit 1 borrowers.—C. Williamson. Estate Agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. - ~B KS. PER FOOT, at Ponsonby, two Capita ; JL _/ Building Allotments, measuring 80 x 100 for Sale at 15s. per foot.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. Oil ACRE FARM, 17 miles from Cl* _§L Auckland. Good orchard, 10 acres in grass and crops, comfortable houso of four rooms, plenty of Avood. and Avater; large run ad joining. Price, £270.—5. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. FOR SALE, the Unexpired Term of the Lease of the Residenoe at present occupied by Mr.. W. J.-Hill; containing eight rooms, ---! pleasantly situated in Parnell, and commanding a magnificent' view of the harbour. For particulars and terms apply to Samuel Cochrane and Son. TO LEV, at Mount St. John, the Villa Residence lately occupied by Judge Gillies.—Apply at United Service Hotel, Queen street. J? OO E. -NEWLY-ERECTED House of cjV-J/'WtJ. 6 rooms, very neatly and con j veniently fitted up. Allotment. 10 x 102 feet; excellent vieAV, both back and front. Terms • very easy.—S. Vaile, Land Agent Shortland street.- .-,. 5 J[? fp _9 £T.— A neat and pretty Cottage _?_.<-=» 4 O of 5 rooms, with large freehold allotment; pleasantly situated on the Great • North Road. Price, including Venetian blinds, curtains, poles, book-case. &c. (all neAv), £275.— S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland ts TO LET or SELL (cheap), on easy terms, Large Marine Residence at Bella Vista. To Let, new Cottage, Ponsonby Road.— Apply at'office Masefleld and Co. ' FOR SALE, a iioav double-seated Buggy^ with two waterproof aprons. Double set of harness, and poll if required; also one second-hand Coach in good repair.—Apply to Cousins & Atkin, Coach Builders, Market Reserve. 4* X (\£\ CASH, Balance at 7£.per cent. ~&0\r ™ v Excellent Improved Farm of 200 acres, all fenced and divided into tnirteen paddock, overlOO acres in permanent grass and crops, 13 acres bush, remainder surface scrub, House of eight rooms, Stable, Cow-sheds, &c, &c. Price. £1000.— S. Vaile, Land Agent. Short and-street. TO LET, a seven-roomed House, near the Dock, Chapel-street, No. 4.—James George, Albert-street. TO LET, in Upper Symonds-street, a Gent's Residence, of 8 rooms; splendid view, water, &c—Apply on the premises from ,11 to 5, sixth house from St. Sepulchre's. TO LET, a good five-roomed House, conveniently situated in Newton Road.t__ Mrs. Mclndoe, Karangahape Road, Newton. BUILDING ALLOTMENTS for Sale. Fernleigh-street, 25/ per foot; English street, 40/ per foot; Ryle-street, 30/ per foot; Brown-street, 15/ per fcot; Ponsonby Road, 30/ per foot; Franklyn Road, 60/ per foot.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street.. AKER, Pastiy Cook, Cook, and Con- . fectioner.—A good General Workman wants work; respectable steady man; town or country.—Address J. 0.-, this ofiice. UCKLAND CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE SOCIETY. An ENTERTAINMENT, in aid of the Funds of the above, will be held in the Lome-street Hall, on WEDNESDAY, 16th January. 1878. ETickets: Front Seats, 2s; Back Seats, is. Doors open at 7.30, commence at 8 sharp. Tickets may be had at Messrs. Callnan and Canning's, Queen-street; Flynn's, Wellesley street; Yates', Parnell; and of any of the members. OWEN MAHON, Hon. Sec. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, Alexandra-street. DISTRICT MEETING SERVICES Thursday Evening, Jan. 10, A TEMPERANCE MEETING -will be held in the Scnool-room, Alexandra-street, at 7.30. Rev. D. Dutton. F.R.A.S.. Avill preside. Ad dresses by the Revs. J. Dumbell, B. J. West brooke, and P. W. Jones. UPERIOR PREPARATORY SCHOOL, Hobson-street; CARLTON ACADEMY Will RE-OPEN as above on MONDAY, the ' 14th inst. Hours from 9 a.m. to 12. noon; from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Course of instruction: Latin, Greek, Mathematics, Algebra, Euclid, Book keeping, and English in all its branches. Holi days : Two weeks at Christmas; ■ one week Midwinter. Terms (including pens, ink, slates, and pencils), £1 ls quarterly, in advance). The Quarter reckoned from date of entry. EVEN ING SCHOOL as usual at 7.—C. B. Andrew, Head Master.^-January 7, 1878*. mO ARRIVE, FOR SALE. EX LOCH FLEET, @ SYDNEY, City Mills—3oo sacks Baker's Flour, 2005.. „ 400 bags „ „ 100's. Star—ll9 sacks Flour, 200's *—195 bags „ 50's 150 sacks Pollard. R. ARTHUR, Salesman and Auctioneer. „_-. A UCKLAND LOAN MsMi TT OFFICE, Q A. 0 165, QUEEN-STREET, Jt OPPOSITE (|P SAVINGS BANK. MONEY LENT to any amount on CLOTHING, JEWELLERY, WATCHES, PLATED WARE, and every description of Merchandise, at the Lowest Rate op Interest. The strictest secresy may be relied on in every transaction. Parties waited on at their own residences. Fire-proof Safes on the premises for the seourity of Valuables. [Established 1865.] L. H. NEUMEGEN, LICENSED PAWNBROKER. itgL Private Entrance down right of way. *__ , is hereby given that the _Ll Partnership hitherto existing under the style of Lusk and Beale, Solicitors, was DISSOLVED on the 31st December, 1877, by effluxion of time. The Debts due by and to the late firm Avill be respectively paid and received by Mr H. H.Lusk. HUGH H. I/USE. JOHN A. BEALE. Witness: E. W. Burton, Clerk, Auckland. ': nVTATIONAL FIRE AND MARINE J3I INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Capital £1,000,000 Reserve £50,000 Re-Insurance Fund £20,000 Insurances effected against Fire and Marine Loss of Every Description of Property- at Lowest Current Rates. Prompt and Liberal Settlement of Claims. HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Manager* Auckland Branch. TMPORTANT NOTICE E. WAT E R S Has very great pleasure to announce that since his removal into Mr. Dyson's late shop, bis *_r DINING ROOMS "®a have been renovated at great expense, -with every regard to the convenience of his cus tomers. The LOWER SALOON is th_ most spacious and comfortable, as well , as the best ventilated Dining Room in the Pro vince ; and Up-staire he has furnished an extra room, of comfortable size, to prevent over crowding. There are SPECIAL ROOMS FOR LADIES also up-stairs, to which are attached side offices . provided with ablutionary and other conven iences. His Table he feels confident needs no | recommendation. The liberal patronage of the Professional and Commercial Gentlemen of the ' City which he has received for a period of over eight years ia a guarantee that the Bill of Fare , is such as will please the most fastidious. ; EVERY DELICACY OF THE SEASON is always to be obtained. British Magazines, Illustra* .d and Comic Jour . nals, together with the learn og London News papers, are laid on the table_ immediately on the arrival of each mail steamer. He, therefore, hopes with some confidence that he will, in his ! New Premises, continue to receive the large share of natron age which has been accorded to him in the past. r | i E. W. wishes aiao to oraAv the attention of Merchants and Storekeepers to his local'/ ---l manufactured Confections, Avhich riA'al those of Keiller and the best English makers. He ha 3 "* removed his Factory to Durham street West, . where he has fitted up all the most modern 1 machinery of the trade. E. WATERS, Wholesale and Retail Confectionee, AUCKLAND,



QYMONDs-S»'RE_'_ Drapery KsTabli^h- O ment.—Having Bought a few Job Lines. I shall offer them at less than their original wholesale prices.—J. Heape. __ TO the Bnrgesses of the City of Auck land, and others signing the Requi_in. n, requesting mo to be placed in Nomination at the ensuing Election, rendered vacant1 through the election of Henry Brett. Esq., as Mayor,.l'beg ' to place my services at your disposal, and should . ' you do me the honor of electing me I will, to the best of my ability, watch over your Interests , and act for the good of the citizens 'generally. I am, yours truly, JOHN GREY. The Committee Avill Meet at the Christain Association every evening, from 7 to 9. AHEAVEY, not being able to dispose • of his Business, is willing to dispose of the Stock very cheap. No fair offer refused. Goods and Jewellery of every description ; also about 500 allotments of Land to be sold on easy terms, as A. H. is leaving the colony. —A. Hkaveat, Pawnbroker, Wyndham-street. ;jA UCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED). The price of Coke is now 20s per ton, at tbe Works, for Cash; or, if so agreed,. Monthly Accounts at 255, with 53 per ton discount. Cartage, within reasonable distances, at 2s 6d per ton. A ton of Coke is equal to 60 bushels, or abou double the bulk of Coal. FECIAL NOTLCE. Ladies and Gentlemen about to furnish are invited to inspect our extensive assoitmentof IMPORTED and COLONIAL FURNITURE. CARPET S.—Brussels, Tapestry. Kidder minster. Dutch. Felt, and Stair, at Prices as Low as any House in Town. IRON BEDSTEADS.—HaIf Tester, French, Stamp and Folding, in great variety. New Patterns ex ' Otaki,' ' Famenoth,' and ' Iron Queen.' LINOLEUM, FLOORCLOTHS, MATTING, HEARTHRUGS, TOILET-WARE, TOILET _> LASSES, and an immense stock of DRAW ING, DINING, and BEDROOM SUITES, jtSnglish and American CANE and WOOD CHAIRS, Meat Safes, Door Mats, &c, &c, &c, at LOWEST PRICES. A Liberal Discount 0 Cash Buyers. ■ T. & H. COOKE. Furniture Showrooms 67, QUEEN-STREET. Steam Cabinet Factory VICTORIA-STREET. MRS.. EDMONDS' Cook-street Semi nary will Re-open on the 15th instant. Leather work taught. __ LOST _?UGGA6BE.-~A| Box belonging to Miss Parker, passenger by the mail steamer Australia, is supposed to have been taken in mistake by an Auckland passenger.— Will the person who ia in possession of the Box be kind enough to communicate with Miss Parker, at Albyn Martin's, Esq., East Tamaki, Otahuhu. JOO/V — FIVE-ROOMED HOUSE, Garden _V/W\-/. &c, near Parnell Rise, for>Sale for £170. £20 deposit, remainder in weekly pay ments.—C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Affiliated to the University of New Zealand).. The Quarter Days for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. N SALE, by EdAvariFW ayte, and at the Theatre Doors, Sankey's Hymn Books, Latest Edition, as used at the Evangelical Meeting. MR. F. B. WOOD HAM,. TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address:—Care of Messrs. J. Brown & Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. N.B.—Evening instruction to Gentlemen. TT T> R E N N A N Begs respectfully to intimate to his friends and the public in general, that he is prepared to make Gentlemen's American Stub Toe Elastic Side Boots, FROM 16s. PER PAIR. Every Article made on the Premises Guaranteed.. Orders punctually attended to. H. BRENNAN, OPPOSITE FIRE BELL, QUEEN-STREET. AUCKLAND AND HAMILTON RAILWAY. SHEEP FAIR AT REMUERA, January 22 and 23. A Special Sheep Train will leave ■ Hamiltou on January 21st, 22nd, and 23rd. Time in a future notice. Orders for Wagons should be given on or before Friday, January 18th. A. V. MACDONALD,. General Manager. TjTLEGTION OF COUNCILLOR City Council Offices, January _~ 1878.. It is hereby notified that Mr.. JOHN GREY, and Mr. WILLIAM BUCHANAN, have been duly Nominated as Candidates.for the office of Councillor for the City of Auck land, and that, in compliance with the provi sions of "The Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876," a Poll will be taken for one Council lor on TUESDAY, the 15th day of January instant, at the Mechanics'.lnstitute, High-street,, within the said City, between the hours of Nine in the forenoon and Six o'clock in the after noon. HENRY RIDINGS, Returning Officer.. TO-MORROW~ AT THE CORNER MART, AT 11 O'CLOCK. A DOUBLE-BARRELED BREECH LOADING GUN. No Reserve. A LARGE WEIGHING MACHINE. No Reserve. Al 5,00 0 GALLON TANK,, with two frames, as it stands on Queen-. street \V_liarf. To.be removed on or before,. Tuesday next. No Reserve. Also, 60 Wairoa Chjeese, 120 sacks Sydney and Fiji Maize, a good sample, Waikato Bacon, Pota toes, Butter, Flour, Bran,. Tea, Sugar,, and. Groceries. GEORGE. SIBBIN. Auctioneer. TO-MORROW. ~ ""?* EX AUSTRALIA, @ SYDNEY... L. W. EAT O N ,_ XT7TLL sell by auction, at his mart, Forti- YY street, To-morrow (Friday), at 11 o'clock, 30 cases Apples 10 „ Pears 4 ~ Pineapples MONDA V , JAN UARY T4. _ SHARES IN THE LONG TUNNEL G.M. CO. BY ORDER OF R.M. COURT. > —-j t'i___ THE Subscribers have- received in structions from the R.M. Court- AuckJ land, to sell at their Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, Uth Inst., at 11 o'clock. 1325 Shares in nhe Long Tunnel Goldmining Co. Limited. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW~NOQN_ MARKET-DAY AUCTION SALE. AT ARTHUR'S MART, QUEEN-STREET. POULTRY— Foavls, Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, Pigeons, Rabbits, Small Pigs, &c. PRODUCE—6 <_ases. Canterbury Bacon and Hams (in cloth), 20 sides and Hams, sundry bare Bacon. 10 casks Beef, 8 tons good Flour (100's and SCa), Sharps, Bran, Maixemeal, Barley, Onions, Potatoes,. Vegetables, 60 good Cheese, Waiuku Butter, Wangarei Fruit. GROCERIES, &c—Crushei Lump Sugar, Car. Soda, Vv ashing Soda, Tea, Cocoa, Arrow root, Cornflour, Rice, Soap, Blacking. Vinegar, Fire Kina_ers, assorted Biscuits, Raisins, Cur rants, &c. FURNITURE DEPARTMENT. AT ONE O'CLOCK P-M," '' Alarge assortment of second-hand Household Furniture and KflfecD^, a well-assorted lot of New Furniture, Large Hall Clock, a nice lot of nearly new Dairy Utensils, Churn, Pans, Dishes, Scales, &c. Tinware, Glassware. 1 Clothing, Haberdashery, &c.