j; it is proved the accused -was labouring.' " Then she made a complaint. It will be for you to consider whether or not, under ! such circumstances, you can believe that force and violence was used, and that" a • crime was committed of which force and violence are the essential elements. There is also a case of a Fijian burglariously entering a house with intent to commit a rape—also at Coromandel. In this case you will find that the evidence is clear that this Fijian did get through the window somewhere about one o'clock in the morning, pat his hand underneath the bed clothes upon the chest of the woman. She immediately seized him and struggled with him, but he made his escape through the window. Thaf, is all the evidence of intent. That he did burglariously enter the house is clear, and it will be sufficient for you to consider whether the fact of his having his hand upon her chest was enough to prave intent 'to commit rape. There is a case of perjury in which the evidence seems pretty clear. There are a number of larcenies of various characters, horse-stealing, embezzle ment, and_ stealing from a dwelling-house, but I think none, of them present any features of peculiar difficulty to which it would be necessary that I should call your attention. You will remember that your duty is not to decide upon the guilt or innocence of of the accused, but simply to decide whether ior not he is apparently guilty upon an examination of the depositions and the facts that will be given in evidence before you ; but, of course, if you are satis fied of the innocence of the person accused your duty will be to find no true bill. But if, on the other hand', you have reason to helieve there is a primal facie case against him, it will be your duty to return a true bill, leaving the petty jury to find a verdict. There are two cases of a somewhat unusual character, namely charges against a bank rupt of having broken the provisions of the Fraudulent Debtors' Act, 1875. That Act provides that " any persons whose affairs are liquidated, or are in course of liquida tion in pursuance of the Debtors' and Creditors' Act,, shall in each of the cases following be deemed guilty of a misdemeanour, and shall upon conviction thereof be liable to impri sonment for three years, with or without hard labour." Then it goes on to give sixteen different offences of which the bankrupt may be guilty. In one of the present cases the charge Avill be under the 15th sub-section of this section, which declares this to be an offence : "If within four months next before the commencement of liquidation he, (the bankrupt) being a trader, pawns, pledges, or disposes of, otherwise than in the ordinary way of his trade, any property he has obtained upon credit, unless the jury is satisfied he had no intention to defraud." You will observe that the offence is made to depend upon the commission of certain acts. It does not require these acts shall be done fraudu lently, but it throws the onus of shewing that they were done innocently upon the accused. Usually in criminal cases the prosecutor has to prove that the act was .done fraudulently in order to involve punishment for it, but. in this case the onus is thrown upon the accused to shew that he had no intent to defraud. The offence alleged in this case,'as will appear from the depositions, is that the debtor being pressed by some of his creditors to make an assignment of his property, and alleging then that he was worth some 17s 6d in the £, refused to make an assignment of his estate as his creditors had advised, and goes, not in the ordinary course of his trade, and sells by Dutch auction the whole of his goods. Then if you fiud this proved it will come within this distinction, and if you find that these goods were got on credit and not paid for—these are of course the essentials of the offence—then that he disposed of the goods otherwise than in the ordinary way of trade, You will have to find first that it was four months before his bankruptcy, secondly that Ijhe goods were bought on credit and not paid for, then that that was not the way in which he ordinarily disposed of his goods ; and in that case you will find a true bill, leaving it to the accused to shew that the auction was bons, fide and not fraudulent. In the other case there are some four charges against another person accused, which will come under this section : " If he (the bankrupt) does not, to the best of his knowledge and belief, fully discover to the trustee administering his estate for the benefit of his creditors, all his property, and how and to whom he disposed of any part thereot, except such part as was laid out in the ordinary way of his trade, or laid out in the ordinary expenses of his family ; unless he shews there is no intent^to defraud." There the onus is thro Vii upon the accused. If it can be shewnf'rto you that the accused took bills immediately before, or shortly before his bankruptcy, and did. not enter., them in his books, but handed them over to other per sons, that he made no entries of theni, and gave no information to his trustee—then it will clearly come within this provision. There is another section to the effect thstif during liquidation a bankrupt conceals any part of his property of the value of £10, or conceals any debt due to or from him, unless where the jury are satisfied that there is no intent to defraud. The depositions appa rently show in this case that, the bills were given away and false statements were made as to the grounds upon which they were given. Another section is to the'bffect that "if he (the bankrupt) -make any material omission in regard to the state of his affairs, unless the jury is satisfied there is no intent to defraud." Yon will see from examination of the schedule to which the bankrupts required to swear what he has put down as assets and liabilities, and if it is proved that there were bills which he had in his possession which ought to be included in these assets, and which he did not include, it will lie upon him to prove that these bills ought not to have been included in the assets. Such is the general notice of the charges against these two prisoners. There are no other cases that I feel I need trouble you by addressing you upon them. The session of Parliament recently terminated has been,, as usual, # prolific of legislation, fifty-four acts of general application throughout the colony having been passed, besides some eighty eight of local application. Having only received these acts within the last three or four days I am unable to direct your attention to special features in them, especially as they are very voluminous ; but I may be able to do so on a future occasion. You will be glad to learn that immediate steps are to be taken for the improvement of your gaol, which was much needed, especially in regard to the female portion, so that prisoners may be more classified, and that old offenders may be kept from contami nating young ones. I have nothing more to say to you, and you will be so good as to retire to your room, and to consider the cases that will be brought before you. The grand jnry then retired. Application in re Meyers.

Mr Brookfield, Crown Prosecutor, applied that the depositions of Mr Thomas Macfar lane, taken in the case of H. S. Meyers, might be read over to the grand jury, and produced a certificate from Dr. Philson, shewing that Mr Macfarlane had sustained a severe fall, and was recommended to re main within doors for another week. His Honor having examined Dr. Philson, granted the application. NO TRUE BILL. The Grand Jury found no true hill against William Matthew Moyle, for attempting to committ suicide. TRUE BILLS. The Grand Jury found true bills against David Jones, alias JNelson, alias Nesbit ; for horse-stealing ; and against Abel Fletcher, charged with larceny of carpenters' tools.; also against James Miller, for horse-steal ing. LARCENY. * Abel Fletcher, aged 52, described as a labourer, was arraigned upon an indictment, charging him with stealing a plough-plane and axe, on the 10th April, the property of Wm. Colville, of Auckland.

The jury1 were .thjen empann elled. Mr Cleal, foreman. Mr Brookfield, Crown-prosecutor, opened the case.

William Colwell, carpenter, deposed that in the month of April last he was engaged in erecting a school-house in Newton East, and built a temporary place, to keep their tools in. He lost from that huilding several t ols,and'amongst others the.axe and plough plane, which were traced to the possession of the accused. 'He knew hoth tools the; axe he had used for eighteen '"months, and the plough-planebearing his name, he purchased in the United States for six dollars. On going to prisoner's house with Detective Grace, they found two axe 3, but one he could not identify. On asking about the plane, prisoner said it was out; a man had it who had been doing some work for him. He said further that he had found the plough-plane among some rubbish which had been"swept out of the school building. This witness was cross-examined at great length by prisoner until he was checked by His Honor in consequence of the irrelevancy of the questions. Robert Cook, carpenter, deposed that m October last prisoner was living near to him in Upper Queen-street. Fletcher asked if he wanted to buy a plough. He did not, but took it to the Sash and Door Company, thinking he might find a customer for it. No price was fixd, as prisoner said he had no idea of the value of it. The next clay it was given up to Detective Grace. Martin Grace,. Detective officer,, deposed to searching prisoner's house, in company with Mr "Colwell, and- finding the axe and plough-plane, arid detailed pris oner's account as to how they came into his possession. This was the case for the prosecution. Charlotte Fletcher, wife of Abraham Fletcher, labourer, gave evidence to shew that the tomahawk had in prisoner's possession for a number of years, and that been shejhad frequently used it for chopping firewood. Prisoner having made a long statement to the jury, His Honor summed up the evidence in his usually careful manner. The jury found the prisoner guilty. Sentence to six months' imprisonment with hard labour. DISCHARGE OF W. M. MOYLE. The Grand Jury having found no true bill against William M. Moyle, he was dis charged. . .:.

HORSE-STEALING,

David Nelson, alias Jones, was arraigned upon two indictments for horse-stealing. Ist on the 27th September for stealing a horse, the property of a native, and (2) with steal ing a gelding on the 18th October, the pro perty of John Lynch. Prisoner pleaded guilty to _both charges, and also to a previous conviction for a like offence.

Sentence IS months' imprisonmet with hard labour.

TRUE BILLS.

The Grand Jury found true bills against Jane Rolfe and Elizabeth Speers for larceny. Arthur Utting, defrauding his creditor; John McMahon and James Coughlan, robbery of cash-box, cash, and clothing, also against George McMillan, burglary.

STEALING FROM A DWELLING. [■ John McMahon and James Coughlan were arraigned upon an indictment charging them with stealing a box containing money and clothing^ on ..the 26th December, the pvox>erty of Michael Flynn, of Auckland, value about £170.

The prisoners pleaded notguilty. Mr Brookfieldstated briefly the particulars of the case.

After further evidence had been taken, the jury returned a verdict of Guilty, and McMahon was sentenced to 18 months and Coughlan to 9 months imprisonment.

THE WHARF TRAGEDY.

An inquest was held at the Freeman's Hotel this afternoon before Dr Philson, Corouer, and a jury of 14, of whom Mi- Benjamin Sweet was chosen Foreman, to enquire into the circumstances connecting Avith the death of the man Avhose charred body was found amongst the debris of the late fire on the wharf.

The jury having been sworn in, proceeded to the dead-house to inspect the body. On returning, the jury complained strongly of the wretched condition of the road, which was very muddy. 'Mr Sub-Inspector Pardy represented the police. James Fairweather, fireman, late of the s.s. Ladybird,deposedthat he was discharged from his vessel on Thursday last. Robert Morrison and James Logan were also dis charged. Upon leaving the vessel they went to Phillips' Foresters Arms Hotel, and afterwards to Vare's Boarding-house on the wharf, where they had tea together. This was'aboat 10 o"'clock on Friday night. They were served by Mrs Vare. _ He did not see any other person in the dining-room. He observed a man named Peter. .Mack on the premises. After tea they engaged beds from Mrs Vare,. after the sheets had been changed. Witness drank one bottle of lemonade before going upstairs, but the. others did not take anything.' Logan iand witness occupied one bedroom, and Morrison slept in another. Logan and. witness did not sleep in the same bed. Witftcss went to sleep shortly after getting.into bed. ,He was awakened during the night by" Logan shaking him, and saying that the place was on fire. They immediately made for a small window, and witness got through first. • They alighted on the roof of an adjoining building. He believed four persons made their escape by the same out let. At the time .'hgwaa awakened there was no smoke in therobin. 'A door at the side prevented it coming in; Had the door been opened, -they would have been suffocated, and their retreat by the stairs was completely-cut off. He heard a crack ing of glass, but did not see any flames until leaching the side walk. Did not see Mr or Mrs Vare on getting -out. Went immediately to the Waterman's1 house, and ( saw Peter Mack there. He had an'outside coat on. Did not see Purcell, could not say whether Mack, was drunk.' Witness lost all his wearing .apparel, not having time to save anything. Had seen-the body of deceased, but did hotrecognise it. Did not know how imahy lodgers were in gthe house on that night. Witness was pretty sober.

Mr Sub-Inspector Pardy not having had sufficient time to get together any further evidence, the inquest was adjourned until Monday afternoon at 2 p. m. A post-mortem examination of the body is to take place. ■ . ... ■ .

CHIEF POST-OFFICE AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close as Under : For Thames, this day, at i p.m. and 5.30 p.m ; and to-morrow, at 4.30 and 5 30 p.m. For Coromandel, per Durham, on Wednesday

next, at 11.30 a.m. . For Whitia^igi, Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Rowena, this day, at 4 p.m. ' For Russell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Mon gonui, per lona, to-morrow, at 4 p.m. For Waiwera, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana, per Annie Milbank, to-morrow, at 10 a.m. Per s.s. Wellington, on Tuesday, Bth instant, as follows:— : For India, China, Mediterranean Ports, and Continent of Europe, at 7 a.m. For Taranaki, Southern Provinces, Aus tralian Colonies, and United Kingdom, via Suez and Southampton (for letters specially so addressed), at 8 a.m. For United Kingdom, via Brinclisi, and late letters for Southern Provinces and Melbourne at 8.20 a.m. , For newspapers, at 6 a.m. For money orders and registered letters, the

previous evening, at 4 p.m. Per s.s. Australia, on Tuesday, Bth January, 1878, as follows:- For feandwich Inlands, United States or America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign WV'st Indies, at 3 p.m. j,f- "' ■ iTor United Kingdom and Continent'; of For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 1.30 p.m. I Late letters, bearing an extra fee of 6d, in addition to the postage, will be recaived by the mail agent on board the steataer up to the

time of sailing. , ' . ! For Russell and Kawakawa, per Taupo, to-

morrow, at 4 p.m. __ ' . ; , For Wangarei Heads. Waipu, Wangarei, and Mangapai, per Aigyle, to-morrow, at 1 p.m. . For Chatham Islands, via Lyttelton, per Wel-

lington, to-morrow, at 8 a.m. '. For Australian Colonies, per Rotorua, to-mor row, at 5 p.m. S. B. BISS. Chief Postmaster.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROJI OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT

DUNEDIN, this day. Mr Jas. Wheatleigh an old Kakanui resident, died suddenly last night.

LEVY, THE CORNET PLAYER.

WELLINGTON, this day.

Levy and Company, having finished a tremendous business at Christchurch passed through here for Nelson and Auck land to-day.

NATIVE LAND'S COURT.

ROTORUA. this day.

The first sitting of the investigation of litle Court is ovei, and closed satisfactorily. The next sitting will be in February. 160,000 acres with Crown title have been thrown open for leaser There is great dis appointment at the non-arrival of the Native Minister.

THE QUEEN OF MAY.

GR ATTAMSTOWN. this day.

The Queen of May manager started to break out quartz at the bottom of No. 1 winze to-day, and obtained some nice looking stone. The extension of the Piako drive has the effect of abating the water in the Queen of May shaft. v Moanatairi.—Operations were resumed in the mine and battery to-day. The Waiotahi.—Retorting for the month took place for 215 ozs. The reef is 15 feet thick by 4 feet, which is payable. The footwall is not reached. The other reefs look promising.

SUCCESS OF WHALE SHIPS.

RUSSELL, this day.

Loaded : The Eleanor. Arrival: The whaleship Gazelle, Captain Mosser, with 225 sperm, since leaving here last May. She reports the James Arnold with 145 barrels since leaving here in December ; also the California with 170 barrels of sperm, being only three weeks from Mongonui. The Maria Laura, of Hobart Town, has taken 135 barrels of sperm during Decem ber.

FIRE AT HAVELOCK.—FOUR HOUSES DESTROYED.

(PRESS AGENCY.]

BLENHEIM, this day.

A fire occurred at Havelock yesterday. It began in Dive's store in the show-room, and spirit room. The adjoining buildings, Williams, shoemaker, Koulin, butcher, and Maxted, blacksmith, were all burnt. Dive saved nothing. He is insured, Williams only partially, the others not at all. Dous lins and Maxted saved most of their goods. The total loss is probably £6,000. 1 here is ho idea of the origin.

PROUDFOOT'S CASE

DUNEDIN, thisdey.

The Crown and .Private Prosecutors both decline to take the responsibility of enter a Nolli Prosequin in Proudfoot's case of which the Court for the present know nothing.

IMPORTATION OF STOCK TO AUCKLAND.

DUNEDIN, this day.

Ministers are still flooded with deputa tions on every conceivable subject. In reply to one deputation, Mr, Macandrew said it would be inexpedient and suicidal to relax the restrictions on the importation of stock to Auckland from Europe and America.

The cricket match between the Austra lian and the Otago cricketers eventuates on the 12th, 14th, and 15th January.

The religious services connection with the sixth annual sitting! of the New Zealand Primitive Methodist District meet ing will be inaugurated to-night in the Church, Alexandra-streetjat 7 p.m.when the Rev. J. Standrin will preach. To-morrow Bight the missionary meeting takes place in Franklin road Church, when Mr Taylor, formerly M. P. C. of Wellington will occupy the chair and fhe Rev. J. Standrin, Rev. J. Ward, Mr T. Perkins and Mr McCullogh will address the meeting. When the Edith left Tahiti, the question of the succession to the throne of the late Queen Pomare, of Tahiti, was still un settled. It is now believed that no other native ruler will be appointed. The Treasurer of the Home for Neglected and Destitute Children begs to acknowledge with thanks receipt of the following donations :—Captain Logan and owners of Hero, per Cruickshank and Co., £24 10s ; Dr. Kenderdine, 40s ; Reward for finding bracelet, per Evfning Stab, 10s; F. G. Ewington, collected, 52s 6d. Before the New Year holidays set in kind husbands are reminded they should treat their wives as well aa them selves to some new Clothes. A nice new Dress and Hat for the wife, and Clothing for children and self can be obtained at a very small cost at the City Hall Arcade. You will find this is the right Establishment in which to lay out your cash. After the necessary articles of clothing are purchased, what spare money you have can be well invested in making your homes comfort able by huying^ a little Furniture or a new Carpet, Floor Cloth, Curtains, etc., etc., for there you will see the Greatest Variety in Auckland. Tapestry Carpets from 2s lid ; Brussels from 4s 9d; Bedroom Carpets from Is ; Fancy Mattings, and Furniture of all kinds proportionately cheap. Country Settlers are invited to. stroll through the spacious Show-Room, 166 feet long, and inspect the Stock.—Holldway, Garlick, and Cranwell, Proprietors, City Hall Arcade, Queen and Lome-streets. —fAdvt.l

EVENING STAB MOXIUS; ; ■ JMtTART'/ 7, 1878.



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X>pARD OF EDUCATION, Wanted a Teacher for the Paterangi School (Waikato). Applications, with Testimonials, to be delivered at the Office of the Board not later than MONDAY. 14th January, 1878. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. ANTED, a Cooper to proceed to New Plymouth.—Enquire this office. ANTED, a Youth accustomed to wait.—Apply this office. I ANTED, a strong, active girl as General Servant, one accustomed to children.—Mrs. J. J. Holland, Symonds-street, corner of Havelock-street. W "ANTED, by a Lady, two or three men for board and residence; terms. 16/; also Furnished Bedroom.—Last house but one in Alten Road. _____ WANTED, the Amalgamated Boot makers to Meet Tuesday Evening next, at 7.30 p.m. sharp, at British Hotel. WANTED a good General Servant. — Apply with references to Mrs Dillon, Grafton Road. W ANTED.—Vacancy tor two or three respectable Apprentices.—Apply at the Dublin Dress, Mantle, aDd Habit Making Es tablshment, Wyndham-street, corner of Albert street. WANTED, a good General Servant for a family in the country.—Apply at the "Priory." Remuera. ANTED, an Apprentice ; one accus tomed to the trade preferred,—James McEwen, Bhipsmith, Customhouse-street. WANTED Known, that Mrs. Elsmore, in thanking the Ladies of Auckland, Suburbs, and Country for their kind patronage during the past year, will be happy to forward Servants to any Ladies not suited before Christ mas, and to attend future orders.—Mrs. Elsmore's Registry, Shortland-street. ———— ANTED, a Female Servant with a knowledge of cooking.—Mrs Edward Isaacs, Eden Crescent. WANTED, two good Bench Hands.— Blue Boot, Queen-street, opposite City Hall. \I6.T-i.NTED, two respectable Girls, one ? T as General Servant, the other to attend to children and do needle-work.—Apply, with references, to Mrs, Rees. North Head, North Shore. WANTED KNOWN, Furnished Rooms To Let, with the use of kitchen, at Richmond's, Grey-street.



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WANTED, a Boy about the age of 16 as an Apprentice to the Shipbuilding Trade. —Apply at the office of this paper. ANTED, a Boy for the"Butchering. W. Paul, Grey-street. WANTED, our Customers to try our »<ood quality Pine Apples, just arrived.—Pulleng, Fruiterer, Queen-street, opposite Dornwell'a. WANTED, Tenders for Painting one Large Two-story House, Albert "Place, in Albert-street, Newton. Applications to be made immediately to the proprietor, Mr. Cook, on the premises. Lowest or any tender not necessarilly accepted. WANTED, a General Servant about 16; reference required.—For address, apply to J. L. Hatswell, Grocer, Princes-street. WANTED, a respectable Girl for house work; family of three.—Mrs. G. Jones, Seafield View. WANTED, a Governess; a good knowledge of music indispensable.— Apply to Mrs Courtayne, Clafemont Boarding House, Princes-street. ANTED, a good Shoeing Smith.— James Mclroy' Blacksmith, Otahuhu. WANTED, Improvers and Apprentices to the Dressmaking.—Mrs. Maxwell, Domain-street, Grafton Road. ANTED, a Pile-driver, 15 to 18 cwt., with frame complete.—John Sheehan, jun., Nelson-street, ■* \7:ATSTED^ Female Servants, Nurse YV Girls, Ploughman, Boys to Milk. Man to Groom and Garden.—Hannafords, Queen street. "\XTANTED, a General Servant ia .a ¥ V small family.—Apply at No. 1, Barne's Cottages. Karangahape Road, to-morrow (Tuesday), between the hours of 11 and 3. ANTED, Navvies.—Apply Helens ville, Kaipara. ■■ ANTED, 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. W" "TN T E~D, good Machinist.—W. W. Parker, Bootmaker, Wakefield-street. ip~d p~r o vTd ores. Wanted, by the Auckland and Thames Steam Navigation Company, a Providore. Security required/ For particulars, apply at the Office J. EDWARDS, Agent. W ANTED to Dispose of, a good paying -City Grocery Business, in coming small; fixtures and stock at a valua tion.—Han^aford^sA^enicy^jQu^en-stree^ WANTED, a General Servant. —Apply Mrs. Macrae, Mount St. John, Epsom. WANTED, two Housemaids.—Apply Blue Post Dining Rooms, Lower Queen street^ WANTED, several experienced Ser vants, good places; a Ploughman, Boy to milk, a Gardener.—E- Henry's Registry, Shortland-street. ANTED, a Good General Servant. References required.—Dr. Wright's, Selwyn Lodge1, Parnell. WANTED, a General Servant.—Apply to Mrs. J. M. Lennox, "The Pines," Remuera. ITT ANTED Known, that the Opposition V T in Queen-street is fiercer than ever. Mutton, 2d ; Beef, 3d; Pork, 4d ; Lamb, 4d ; Steaks, 4d. Cash only.—A.. Porn well. WANTED KNOWN, First Choice Light Fancy Josephine Gloves. Prices, 2/6; worth 4/6. Gents' Fancy Kid Gloves, 2/6 per pair; Panama Hats, from 2/ to 5/; Gentle men's Leghorn Hats, 6/, worth 9/; and a great variety of Ladies' Straw Hats, Feathers, Flowers, and Fancy Trimmings to be sold cheap ; 40 doz. Children's Silk Gloves (white and coloured), 4d to 6d, worth 1/3.—W. Eyre, Ennis killen House, Victoria-street. ANTED! WANTED! WANTED I to sell, very cheap, 356 pairs of children's Side-spring Cashmere Boots, 3 to 5 size, only 1/6 per pair; 6 size, only 1/9; 10 size, 3/11; 13 size 3/6 per pair. Be in time; less than London cost. Robley's patent Auck land Aerated Flour. 1/1 per packet.—H Watts, Pitt-street. WANTED KNOWN, "Pantheon Boot and Shoe Warehouse, 166, Queen street, opposite Arthur's Mart (W. Kincaid and Co.), is certainly one of the most legitimate houses in the trade, as the public can always rely on first-class material, workmanship, and low prices. Low rent, and personal manage ment.—Vide public opinion. WANTED, to clear out my Entire Stock of Furniture and Miscellaneous Articles of every description, as the premises are to be fitted up for the Working man's' Public Baths. N.B. —No reasonable offer refused.— Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria-street East, coiner of High-street. WANTED KNOWN, every description of New and Second-hand Clothing, Jewellery, Watches, Platedware, and every description of merchandise, bought or sold, at the London Loan Office, under Theatre Royal, Victoria-street. Weekly or monthly instal ments taken for any Goods.. Note the address: London Loan Office, under the Theatre Royal" Victoria-street* __ W~ ANTED KNOWN, all those in want Of Money to call on their uncle, where any sum from Is. to £500 can be had on every description of Ladies' and Gentlemen's Clothing, Watches, Jewellery, and every description of merchandise.—Note the address: "London Loan Office," under Theatre Royal, Victoria-street.— Private entrance nader archway. WANTED Known, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds 'of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &0., &O. at the lowest marketprice, at his Yards. Cus om-house-street. t ANTED KNOWN, that we are selt 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. &c, at lowest prices.—T. &H. Cooke, 67. Queen-street. ANTJBD KNOWN, that having a Large Stock of Iron Bedsteads, Fold ing, Stump, French, and Half-tester, we are offering theta 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. rfIENDERS for the Erection of aSchool- I house at DRURY, will be received sit the Office of the Board of Education, Wyndham street, Auckland, until noon of THURSDAY, 17th January, 1878. , l;'; ' * Plan and specification to be seen at the Office of the Board; or at Mr. Ashdown's Store, DrUry# VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. \ ] fTIENDERS for the Erection of a School- X house at PUKEATUA, will be received at the Office of the Board of Education, Wynd ham-street, Auckland, until noon of THURS DAY, 17th January, 1878. ■ I Plan and specification to be seen at the Office of the Boards or on application to Mr. Charles Jeffs, Chairman of School Committee, Dairy Flat" VINCENT E. RICE, • Secretary. rfIENDERS for the Erection of a School- X house at PANMURE, will be received a? the Office of the Board of Education, Wyndham street, Auckland, until noon of THURSDAY, 17th January, 1878. Plan and specification to be seen at the said Office. VINCENT E. RICE, ! Secretary. : nfIENDERS for the Erection of a School'- X house at THE WADE, will be received at the Office of the Board of Education, Wynd ham-street, Auckland, until noon of THURS DAY, 17th January, 1878. Plan and specification to be seen at the Office of the Board; or on application to Mr. H. Lloyd, Chairman of School Committee, the Wade. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. mENDERS FOR DRAINAGE WORKS X LORNE-STREET, BETWEEN VIC TORIA AND WELLESLEY-STREETS. Town Clerk's Office, January 3.1878. The City Council will receive Tenders until 2.30 p.m. on WEDNESD *V, the 9th instant, for the Works as above, in terms of Specifications and Conditions at the Surveyor's Office. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders will be endorsed ab above. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. rjn O~ BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until 4 p.m. of MON DAY, the 14th instant, for the Erection of Two Villas in Ponsonby. Plans, &c, at my office, Alberfrstreet. EDWARD BARTLEY,



A COMFORTABLE Home for a Gen tleman of sober regular habits in the house of a Widow Lady without family, or lodgers, pleasantly situated in the western suburbs, five minutes' walk from 'bus, and twenty from Unipn Bank.—Apply " G.," Star Office. ; .. ' .— TfcTOTICE OF REMOVAL.—Mr. Mac- J_l kechnie, Solicitor, has his Offices to the Premises in ShortlanS-sfcreet, now occupied by Walter • Jamea .Hill, Esq.; Solicitor. XUST ARRIVED, PER 'HELENA,' And FOR SALE by the Subscriber, WOOD'S FLOUR, sacks, 100's, and 50's L. W. EATON. January 1, 1878. ATORFIC;H UNLON FIRE J3I INSURANCE SOCIETY. The Societies Offices have been REMOVED to Hobson'a 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 133. to 17s. 6d. per cent. Almanacs for 1878.— Policy-holders can re ceive new Almanacs on application to ; . • GEO. S. GRAHAM, Shortland-street.- LL ACCOUNTS against the Northern Club to 31st December, 1877, to be ren dered at once, „„„_,,, BURTON J. DAVENEY, j Secretary. mHE MISSES BANKS will be happy JL to receive their Pupils on MONDAY, 14th inst. Lessons in Music, Singing, Drawing, French, and "Wax Flowers if required.—Cholm ley House, Vincent Lane. LADY living in Hobson-street,.. is anxious to give Lessons in Music and Singing, either in English or Italian,—E.A., Star office. | BAKER, Pastry Cook, Cook, and Con fectioner.—A good General Workman wants work ; respectable steady man ; town or . country.—Address J. 0., this office. OST, on Saturday night, an Account Book, no use to any one but the owner.— The finder will be rewarded on bringing same to Mr. Soutter, Freeman's Bay. .'.'.-. STOLEN. —Five Shillings reward will be paid to anyone giving such information as will lead to the conviction of the-person who, stole 3 Iron Hoops from my door.—Mrs. Grice, Newmarket. ■ BTSHOP'S COURT.—In consequence of the rain, Mrs. Cowie's Garden Party is put off from Tuesday to Wednesday. 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. MoCAUL.. January 3,1878. - -;- . ■\ UCKLAND SAVINGS BANK. This BANK is NOW OPEN DAILY, for Receipt and Re-Payment of Deposits, from 10 to 2 o'clock: except on SATURDAY, when it Closes at 12 noon, and Re-opens from Seven to Nine in the Evening, for the Receipt of Deposits only. RICHARD CAMERON, Manager. IY/T ILK ! MILK ! MIL X!* 12 Galions of MILK can be supplied daily. Apply to Robert George, Mount Roskill Road. SPECIAL NOTICE. The business hitherto carried on by Messrs. G. Holdship & Co. will hereafter be conducted by the Auckland Timber Company (Limited). G. HOLDSHIP, Manager. E W I N G MACHINES, OF FIRST-CLAS QALITY AT LESS THAN COST. Having bought Messrs. E. Porter & Co.'s entire stock of Sewing Machines at a great reduction oft English cost, I will sell them at Prices never before heard of in Auckland, com prising Domestic and Manufacturing Machines of the best makers. Each Machine guaranteed and kept in order 12 months free of charge. GEO. W. HESLOP, ENGINEER, " THE FITTING SHOP," Victoria-street, a few doors above Quick's Stables. TmLECTION OF COUNCILLOR. City Council Offices, January 4, 1878. It is hereby notified that !<;O 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, j LU E POST DINING ROOMS, LOWER QUEEN STREET* >i (NEXT METROPOLITAN'HOTEL.) THOMAS POWTSLL (Late Proprietor of the Original Blue Post Dining Rooms in Victoria-street), ~ ;, Having removed to those more commodious premises, begs to call the attention of Visitors to Auckland to the superior accommodation offered by him. The premises are close to the Wharf and Railway Station, and his visitors will always find COMFORT, CLEANLINESS, CIVILITY, COMBINED WITH ECONOMY. L MODEL TRAINING AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. Karangahape Road. Conducted by Mr T. H. Smith. School Duties will commence January 14. Studies—Reading, Writing,. Arithmetic. Book keeping, Grammar. History, Geography, &c. Also, Knitting and Plain Sewing for Girls. . The Bible read daily. ' '. Evbking School at 7 p.m. . T»E WARD & CO.'S ESTATE A Second Dividend in the above Estate will be payable at the office of the undersigned on and after WEDNESDAY next, 9th instant, to those creditors who have proved their debts. E. R. CARDNO, I By order of the Trustees. Auckland, 4th January, 1878. . ~ vT 1 ~ ~: -: io■; I i 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 Undesigned, for Lease of Refreshment "Tender for Refresh mSpecifications to be seen at the Booking Office, Auckland, Drury, Mercer and Hamilton. By order. MACDONALD, . General Manager. TRADESMEN'S ATHLETIC ULUiJ. A General Meeting wm be heW^ttheCharle mont Hotel TO-MORROW EVENING at 7.30 p.m. Up to Tuesday, the 15th instant, is fixed as the time to which members can join the Club to take part^h^oghc^mgg^nee^ ARRIER PIGEOMS.—A few pah- Choice Birds For Sale.— Apply this office. T~ HE 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. B~ OARD AND RESIDENCE.—A vacancy for two gentlemen in Uppe r Hobson-street, with a quiet family.—X.Y.Z. Star office. 1* nnENDEKJS will be received until 4 JL o'clock on THURSDAY, 10th January, for" alterations a«ct additions to a House ia Symonds-strect. ' Plans and specifications can 5? „«„«„> ?h« nffifip. of H. Partinston, Laud



FOR SALE, a Jorge Allotment i» Chapel-street.—Samuel Cochr»im & Soil. T^FORTH SHORE.—Excellent 10-roomcd Jli Villa on the Bathing Bench to Let: also, four Dwelling-houses in the best positions in the district. —O. lVlays. Post-office Store. _QO{\ GASH, Balance at 10s. per week.— dt^OU Comfortable Cottage close to +he Rail way Station.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. f.iAto £1000 LENT, on Building Society i d&ll/ principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson. Estate Agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. ~l S[S. PER FOOT, at Ponsonby, two Capita L 0 Building Allotments, measuring 80 x 100 for Sale at 15s. per foot.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. 1Q""8 ACRE FARM, 17 miles from OJL Auckland; ; Good orchard, 10 acres in arass and crops, comfortable house of four rooms, plenty of wood and water; large run ad joining. Price, £270.—5. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. FOR SALE, the Unexpired Term of the Lease of the Residence at present occupied by Mr. W. J. Hill, containing eight rooms, pleasantly situated in Parnell, and commanding a magnificent view of the harbour. For , particulars and terms apply to Samuel Cochrane ■"and. Son. . TO LEi 1, at Mount St. John, the Villa Residence lately occupied by Judge Gillies.—Apply at United Service Hotel, Queen street. ■-- OQOC —NEWLY-ERECTED House of d&iJ&HJt, :6 rooms,- very neatly and con veniently fitted up. Allotment. 40 x 102 feet; excellent view, both back and front. Terms very easy.—S. Vaile, Land Agent Shortland istreet. ,-, -J?^^ —"^ liea* Jm<^ P retty Cottage PWvW © 4lp of 5 rooms, with large freehold allotment, pleasantly situated on the Great North Road. Price, including Venetian blinds, curtains, poles, book-case. &c. (all new), £275.— S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland tseet_. TO LET, close to New Slaughterhouse, Western Springs. Two Paddocks on ,the Surrey Hills Estate, containing 24 and 26 acres respectively. They are securely Fenced, and there is a running stream of water on . the property.—Apply to Robert Rose, Shortland street. ;. TO LET or SELL (cheap), on easy terms, Large Marine Residence at Bella Vista. To Let, new Cottage, Ponsonby Road.— Apply at office Masefield_ and Co. , FOR SALE, a new double-seated Buggy, •with two waterproof 'aprons. Double set of harness, and poll if required; also one second-hand Coach in g©od repair.—Apply to Cousins & Atkin, Coach Builders, Market Reserve. j£® K/f&l^ CASH, Balance at 7| per cent. "^yiPVX" Excellent Improved Farm of 200 acres, all fenced and divided into thirteen paddock, over 100 acres in permanent grass and crops, 13 acres bush, remainder surface scrub, House of eight rooms. Stable, Cow-sheds, &c, &c. Price, £1000.— S. vaile, Land Agent. Short and-street. . (*A X —Handsome Cottage for Sale in dw'rfcej. Ponsonby, for £245. Beautiful view; Two Allotments. £45 deposit; remainder in weekly payments. —C. Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. TO LET, 6-roomed House, Ponsonby and Franklyn-streets, good view of har bour; 5-roomed ditto, Symonds-street.—H. Par tington. House and Land Agent, Stichbury's Buildings. . ' •: ; TO LET, a comfortable Cottage in Sea field View.—Apply T. Peacock, Optician, Shortland-street. ■'• ' fS ROCERY BUSINESS FOR SALE, \JT with General Registry attached, doing capital business;. satisfactory reasons for leav ing. —C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. , , , , TO LET, Harbour View Boarding House, Shortland street; 13 rooms.— Messrs Mowbray, Queen-street. CXX. AAA SHINGLES, heart of /y<lr*\j\y\y kauri, for 10s. per thousand. Adam J Lay bourn. Fort-street. TO LET, in Hobson-street, large Shop, with,two rooms, three-stall stable, and large yard*—Governor Browne Hotel, Hobson street. " , ■ ' ' 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. "YTEW GOLDEN PAH GOLD MINING I>| COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that the Directors have this day made a Call (the fourth) of Sixpence per Share, on the Capital of the Company, pay able to the Manager, at the Registered Office o the Company, No. 14, Insurance Buildings Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, the 9th day of January, 1878. JOHN R. RANDERSON, Manager. Auckland, 21st December, 1877. AUCKLAND 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. Tickets: Front Seats, 2s. 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 memb^- OWENMAHON, Hon. Sec. HP! H E H O.l* -I DA Y~~S. J. WISEMAN has an excellent assortment of Goods, consisting of Ladies'and Gents' Saddlery, Whips, Spurs, &c, very suitable for Presents. TYkS. REWARD.—Lost, on the Race- JL\r course, a large Gold Earring, contain ingtwo mosaic stones, quartz, and greenstone. /l UCKLAND CHORAL SOCIETY. Performing Members are requested to Meet for Practice on TUESDAY first, the Bth instant. Subject: Rossini's "StabatMater." / [ 0 ARCH, CLARK, ~."■.' Hon. Sec. £• -| REWARD. —Lost on the 27th ult., H& X. between Albert-street and Grafton Road, a glazed silk Macintosh. — The finder will receive above reward from Mr Roe, Custom House. j^iITYi~COiJN CIL ELE OTIO N. TO THE BURGESESS OF THE CITY OF AUCKLAND. .Ladies and Gentlemen,—l beg leave, to; solicit your support at the forthcoming Elec tion- Should you return me, I shall endeavour to secure an economical administration of the City revenues, a reduction of the present high City rates, and to the best of my ability act for the general good of the city. .-.,-, I am, your obedient Servant, . WILLIAM BUCHANAN. Auckland, 4th January, 1878. _" "DAPAKURA 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.; <:ceptance. 2 soys. MAI I ■ i£N PLATE, of 20 soys., second horse to receive 5 soys. from the stakes. Entrance, £110s. Weight for age; 1J miles. For all horses that have never won an advertised race exceeding 10 soys. PAPAKURA HANDICAP, of 100 SOYS. r2O soys. to the second, and 10 soys. to the third horse, out of the stakes. Distance, 2 miles. Nomination. 2 soys.; acceptance, 3 soys.; and 2 soys. at the post. PONY RACE, of 10 soys., 2 soys. to go to 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; RAILWAY" HANDICAP, of 20 soys., with a sweep of 1 soy. each to go to second horse. Entrance, 1 soy., 3-nd acceptance 1 soy. One mile and a distance. Handicap to appear immediately after the Papakura Handicap. „ „ _; HACK R4ICE, of 10 soys. Entrance, 1 soy. One mile arid adistance. Winner to be sold for 20 soys; surplus if any to go to the funds. LADIES' PURSE, of 20 soys., with asweep.of 1 soy. each, to go to the second horse. JLn trance, 2 soys. Welter weight for age. Gentlemen riders. One mile and a CONSOLATION HANDICAP, of 15 soys. En trance, 1 soy., and acceptances 1 sov-to the iund. 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 I 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'f.loc&p.m.jon the course. • '■] ■ 3. Five per cent, will be deducted from the gross of all monies paid, in accordance with the programme, for expenses^ pBRCIYAL> Secretary.



• I Stichbury'a Buildings, Queen-street. _; _ _ — lf*M"SXsWk* I LaugWer, ~ 'To-nigta! To-nisW!: _ To-mglit!



ELECTION OF COUNCILLOR , - ' ' Auckland, 24th December, 1877. To JOHN <}REV, ESQ., Eden Crescent, Deab SIR.—We, the undersigned ratepayers of the City of Auckland, respectfully request that you will allow yourself to be placed in nomination, at the-ensuing election, to represent the interests of the. citizpns in the Borough Council; and we pledge ourserselves to give you our vote and interest. Yours respectfully, J. Smith l Thomas Cole Geo. Cruickshank K. G. Schwartze Thomas Turrell John F. Saunders George Hulme A. W. Williams Thomas Minetti Chas. Brookes i Joseph Stacey George Wright G. Bowring w. J. Yandle Fobert Brewin Holland & Co. Owen Humphrey Alfred Kidd R. J. Davidson G. Scaly F. Combes J. Lewis Alfred Smart Thos. Gee Keane & Jenkinson W. Potter James P.cKing Alfred Aley John Sceats Henry Cucksey David Hamilton Wm, Moremem Georere Akers T. Barnett Henry Kean John Dickey J. Hancock. TO Messrs. Cruickshank, Miller & Co., J. Smith, T. Cole, J. Saunders, H. Kean, Keane & Jenkinson, Owen Humphrey, F. Combes, R. Davidson, J. Hancock, J. Dickey, and other Gentlemen signing the Requisition, asking me to be placed in Nomination at the ensuing Election, rendered vacant through the election of Henry Brett, Esq., as Mayor, I beg to say that I shall be happy to place my service at the disposal of the citizens; and, if elected, will endeavour to perform the duties pertaining to the office to the best of my abilities. I am, Gentlemen, Yours truly, JOHN GREY. i-CKA, C< TEAM TO THE WADE k5 and puiioi. J"*3 LILY, From Auckland— From Wade— Tuesday, Bth, 7 a.m. Wed., 9th, 10 a.m. Thursday, 10th, 8 a.m. Friday, 11th, 11 a.m. For Puhoi: Saturday, at 2 p.m. Monday, 6 a.m. J. CASEY & toON. «g^^Q S. "IONA" will leave for -33»*r*Z * RUSSELL and NORTHERN PORTS on TUESDAY. Bth January, 1 p.m. A. MCGREGOR. Manager. SPECIAL ><HEAP X INES IN . _ DRAPERY AND CLOTHING FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. H. ATKINS Will Shew thk Following Cheap Lines During the Christmas Holidays:—. A Large Lot of Rich, Bright, Black Silks at 3/11, as bright as sold at 5/6 Cheap Coloured Silks, beautiful shades Cheap Japanese Silks jy Cheap Dress Materials Cheap French Muslins A Job Line of Extra Quality Black Silk Jackets at one-third the original prices. Silk Umbrellas, splendid value, at 8/11 Lined Parachutes (Bought a Job) at 2/11, worth double Cashmere and Lace Fischus, Capes, &c, at Reduced Prices Cheap Lace Curtains, Table Linen, Quilts, Sheetings, and Manchester Goods, for the Christmas Holidays. j * In the CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Cheap Silk Dust Coats, Black Alpacca Coats, p Trousers and Vests, Tweed Suits, * Paget, Galatea, and Sack Coats, Boys' and Youths' Suits, &c, &c, &c. All Marked at Low Prices for the Christmas Holiday. THE NEW PITH HELMUT. Job Line of Men's Straw Hats at 1/11, half-price* Job Line of Boys' Straw Hats at 1/6, half-price. A Large Stock of MOS6IEL and other TWEEDS. Cheap Tweeds for Boys' Wear. El« Atkins. r\ at si O A T S! ON SALE BY T. H. HALL & CO. f\ N ' S A L E, Ex Late Arrivals— FLOUR, in Sacks • \ FLOUR; in 100's and 5Cs SHARPS , : BRAN PEARL BARLEY OATMEAL OATS BACON AND HAMS LARD. , , T. H. HALL & CO., HIGH-STEEET AND VULCAN LANE, Formerly Messrs. Low and Motion's Store. Monday, January 14 FREEHOLD ALLOTMENTS AND COTTAGE, BRADFORD-STREET, PARNELL.: THE Subscribers have received instract tions to sell by public auction, at their Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 14th instant, at 12 o'clock. Two Allotments in Bradford-street, Parnell, 80 feet frontage by about 90 feet deep, with comfortable Four-roomed Cottage, and a good bricked well thereon, situate opposite- the residence of J. Allender, Esq., and close to the property of J. M. Dargaville, and now occupied by Mr. P. McAnninny. Also, In the Estate of Wm. Ferguson: MONGONUI.—North-eastern portion of Allofc ment 47, Parish of Mangatcte, 39 acres. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW.^ " LEVI W. EATON HAS received instructions to sell by auction To-morrow (Tuesday), at 2 o'clock, The Good-will and Fixtures in the Shop lotely occupied by Professor Evans, Queen-street, three doors below Sibbin's Corner. , TO-MORROW. EX ROTORUA, FROM SYDNEY, AND WILLIAM AND JULIA FROM LEVUKA. L. Wi E ApT O N XTSTILL sell by auction, at his mart,. Fort- W street, To-morrow (Tuesday), at 11 . o'clock. .■•"■;'-.: ;; 50 c»ses Apples ; u y ia • . 15 cases Plums . , 20 cases Pears 3 cases Grapes 2000 Pine Apples 800 bunches- Bananas. *