HOTEL ARRIVALS.

STAR HOTEL, R. J. Davidson, Proprietor.— For week ending 21st December, 1878:—Mr. J. Bennett. Mercury Bay ; Mr A. Beaver, Thames; MrE. G. McMinn. M. B.R , Waikato; Mr and MrsE. Hornsby, England; Mr WE. VI. Mor rison, Christ-hurch; Mr R. A. Whitehorne, London; Mr J. G. Allen, Taaranga; Mr J. Bailey, Mercer.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

ARRIVALS.

Y-STERDAY. Rotorua, s.s., Carey, from Sydney TO-DAY Ethel, brigantine, Carey, from Timaru Fanny Kelly, ketch, Tupp, from Whangaroa Mana, cutter. Meguerney, from Tairua Magic, cutter, Youlden, from Russell

DEPARTURES.

TO-D4Y. lona, s.s , Farquhar, for Russell Hinemoa. s s., Fairchild, for Kawau Saxon, schooner, McKenzie, for Lyttelton

IMPORTS.

Per Clan Ferguson, from London: _0 drums of caustic soda, 10 barrels of silicate soda.—C. Wood and Co. _, __ Per Josephine. 3 tons hams.—Close Bros. Per Rotorua. from Sydney: 487 cases fruit, 130 bags bark, 60 ..-chests tea, 1,320 mats and 10 - gunnies sugar, 4 case, almanacs, IS6 pieces cedar timber, 25 cases castor oil. 120 cases vestas, 3 casks fuse 8 cases glass, 5 asks wooden screws, 50 cans nails, 7. pkgs sundries. 1 case.—H. Brett. 240 mats sugar.—C Maior. Per Cabai fek-h, from Oamaru: 150 sacks oits. -T. W, Hall & Co.

EXPORTS.

Per Famenrtb. for London : 3,573 cases kauri gum, 1703 bal.s, 1 bags, and 16 packages wool, 6" casks tallow, 11 bales sheepskins, 177 bags cotton seed, 14 bales cotton, 200 tons manganese, 10 tons bark, 2 cases ferns, 2 boxes beeswax, 1 bundle curios, 2 cases effects, 9 cases old metal. 165 ingots zinc, 152 cases pearl-shell, 2,000 loose horns. 1 bale hair, 1 ease leather, 165 bales flax. 11 bags bones, 117 candle-nuts, 20 tons and 105 bags copra, and 15 cases and 4 boxes sundries. The schooner Mormion and brig Jane arrived at Kaipara on Thursday last from the South.

NEW STEAMER FOR KAIPARA.

Messrs Henderson and Spraggon have com nn-need the construction of a new screw steamer f O . Messrs Brown Campbell and Co. and Mr T. Ke'ly. for the Kaipara trade. Her dimensions are -Length of keel. 70 feet; breadth of beam. 15 feetlsinches; d^pthof hold, 6 feet. She will can-yab'utSO'on-'of cargo, and will be used for pas-ens t a' d cargo trade and towing rafts. Mr Price, o' the Thanes, is to supp'y her with the newest and best machinery, and she is ex pected to be flni. bed at the beginning of March. She will co=t £1.600 or £1,700.

THE FAMENOTH.

The ship Famenoth i-learea at tne customs this afternoon for London with a large and valuable cargo, as per export.. Passengers :— Saloon : Madame Kangarior, H. fcpenhorne, M Oreless, B. Brooke, M. Hartman, E. Lesher, C. Harrington, H. Stubbing. Steerage—F. Nixon, S. Gillon, and J. H. Dawster. She will probably sail to-night.

Outwards Coastwise.—Annie, cutter, for Russell, in ballast; Mary, schooner for Cab bage Bay, in ballast; Start, cutter, for Whan gar_i-u, with 10. sheep; Lake Superior, barge, for Pakiri. in ballast; South Carolina, cutter, for the Barrier, in ballast. InwakdsCoastwisb.—Threeßrothers, cutter, from Barrier, with 45 tons firewood; Corahe, cutter, from Barrier, with 51 tons firewood ; Mana, cutter, from Tairua, with 349 sacks gum, and sundries; Mary, schooner, from Great Barrier, with 40 tons firewood; Lake Krie, barge, from Waiheke, with 1,0.0 feet ships timber; Start, cutter, from Whangamomo, with 63 tons firewood; South Carolina, cutter, from Barrier, with 45 tons wood and 250 rails. The Customs- offices Willi remain closed to-morrow (Christmas Day). .■_,., ... The three-masted schooner Rosebud is loading at Melbourne for this port. ,-,,».,. The new iron steamer Hum reached Welling ton safely at noon yesterday. The ss. Rotorua arrived from Sydney via Russell early this morning. Her passenger hst, &C, appeared in our last evening s issue. She is advertised to leave for the South at 3 p.m. to morrow • Messrs Shaw, Saville, and Cos. fine iron ship May Queen is now on the berth for London, and it is expected "that she will receivo quick dis patch. During the time she was lying in the stream, her ulterior has been thoroughly over hauled, and the emigrants fittings, &c., removed. She is no w in fine trim, and presents a remark ably good appearance. The May Queen has a handsome and well-appointed saloon, and ex ceedingly good passenger accommodation, witn lofty, large and well-ventilated state-rooms. Aji excellent opportunity is thus afforded to intend ing passengers to England, and as the vessel will sail shortly, early application for berths is necessary...

ONEHUNGA SHIPPING.

ARRIVALS. _ Sea Gull, brigantine, Marks, from the South

IMPORTS.

Per Wellington, from the soutn; iuu sacKs malt, 19 kegs and 12 cases butter, 1 case. .

EXPORTS.

Per Thomas and Henry, for oamaru: lou.uw feet sawn timber.

The brie Thomas and Henry cleared at the Customs for Oamaru, with a cargo of timber, which will be loaded at the Manukau Heads. The s s Wellington, which arrived from tne South yesterday, brought the foUowing passen gers --Mr and Mrs Haslem, Mr and Mrs Farnall and 2 children. Mesdames. Stretch, akersten, Levy and 3 children, Wainnght and 3 children, Hon John Sheehan and secretary (Mr Lewis), and 6 others, Ngamaka and wife, and 3 natives, Dr Honeyman, Messrs Andrews, Davis, Day, Brown, Daily, Beed, A.Baird, Trethowen, King, Muckleston, Reilly, Rawhnson. Govett, Nelson, Cheal, Leaky, Dome, Annear. Jennings, Pollen, Bohfnson; Coxon, Cheill, Churton, Connolly, Billing, Davie, Corney, Fenley, Campbell, Brown Evans, John Brown, T. Anderson, Gardiner, McConnell, Pollen, Moss, Hfll, Scott, y. ilson, King, Hayter, Woodward; and twenty three steerage. ■

MARRIAGE.

COUGHLAN—FAIRBURN.—On the 23rd Dec, 1878, by the Registrar of Marriages, Auckland, New Zealand, Daniel Coughlau to Sarah Jane Fairburn, botn of Auckland.

DEATH.

DALTON.—At York-street. Newton, this day Henry James Dalton, infant son of the late Henry James Dalton, of Dargaville. The funeral will leave York-street at 8.30 a.m. on Thursday, the 26th instant. Friends please accept this invitation. GENTLES.—On tho 23rd December, 1878, at her parents' residence, Symonds-street, Eliza, a .cond dauKhter of Alexander Gentles, late of Parnell, aged 23 years. GORDON.—On the 22nd instant, at the resi dence of his parents, Mercer, Joseph Henry, son of W. Gordon, aged three months and two weeks.

The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News, The Morning News and The Echo.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1878

For the cause that acks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance,,. For the future in the distance, .' And the good that we can do.

We have once more to congratulate our readers upon the recurrence of the Christ mas season. No time of the year recals so many pleasant memories. Its name has become associated with merriment; and the tokens of holiday-making which are already visible iv the well-stocked city shops, together with the prospect of fine weather, give promise of a "good time." These intervals of general rejoicing, occuring amid the whirl and jar of busi ness, cannot be without happy effects. Yielding to the spirit of the times, and in, order to give our entire staff an opportunity of ** r-joicing with those who ;do rejoice," w _ shall suspend ihe issue of the Star on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Following our readers in spirit to little nooks by the sea-shore, to ferny canopies, to bosky dells, or to the boisterous family party, we wish them all the happiness which light hearts and the pleasantest season of the year can impart. [

On our fourth page to-day appear a num ber of letters, &c, on current topics. Several school reports are unavoidably crowded out of this evening's issue, but will receive attention on the first opportunity. The distribution of prizes at the Pon sonby Grammar School took place in the Ponsonby Hall yesterday, His Worship the Mayor (T. Peacock, Esq.,> 4 presiding. The affair was very successful, but we are compelled to hold over our report! Mr Charles Palmer has just' issued two charming lithographic series of.Mr Kenneth Watkins' views of Auckland scenery, which will form a very seasonable_.present. Tiie first set comprises : Auckland from the the wharf, from Mount Eden/ and from' Mount Hobson, the North: (Shore,* and Mechanics Bay. The: second series includes Grafton Road, Auckland harbour from .tie' i Domain, from Mount St. Johni from Mount ■ Victoria., and from _?onson,by. | Each set is enclosed in a handsomely illuminated cover. -.The, lithographic! work, executed by. the •/Herald" is creditable to the city, and will : form1 as' pleasing a] prb'of of '__y_kland. in all ,dii_ilized, arts.as the pictures: themselves. :The views may. b.e obtained from any of the' stationers for half-a-crov»ii each set.

The meeting of creditors in the estate of Edwin Binney, will be held in the Supreme Court Buildings on the 3rd proximo. The social entertainment at S. Matthew's last evening was crowded by friends_ and visitors. An excellent, tea was provided, and the Christmas tree afforded much interest. Miss Hamilton performed a solo on the pianoforte in evcellent style. Mr Spry gave a song, which was received with accla mations of pleasure. The choir also, sang a chorus very effectively. Great credit is due to Mr Webb for his laudable work in getting up this Christmas gathering. We may add that a number of fancy goods re main on hand, and will be on view this evening in S. Mat.the\y's, and may be pur chased at one fourth the original cost, offer ing excellent opportunities of making Christmas presents at a cheap rate. Mr Coleman was duly installed as Mayor of Parnell last evening. A Christmas floral service .will be held to-morrow morning in the Wellesley-street Baptist church, when a suitable sermon will be preached by Rev Allan W. Webb. The collection will be in aid of the pro jected "Home" for aged members ot the' church. Another sad case of distress has been brought under our notice, viz., that of Mrs Andrew'Keane. It appears that this poor woman's husbnad went away to Tauranga as the mate of the Rowena, and on last Friday night at 10 o'clock a severe gale blew him oveiboard, and the utmost was done to save him but failed. The poor widow is now left helpless upon the world, with a baby iv arms, and not much of this world's comfort; Mrs Keane is known by many of our influential citizens, and would be; the last to inform the public of her wants and distress, therefore this appeal is made on her behalf, asking those who have it in then power to help a truly deserving case. Sub scriptions may be left at this office. In connection with the Newton telegrapn extension, we learn that owing to represen tations to Mr Eisher, the time has been extended from four to six months and the deposit from ten to five per cent. Owing to a misprint the wrong name was given in the flocal referring to the Mayor's attendance at the city offices. It should have appeared from 10 to 11 a.m. each day. The Tokatea telegraph station, Coroman del, has been changed to Driving Creek. In reference to the complaint of "Citizen" in last night's issue, and of the same writer in to-day's "Herald" of the footpath in front of the new buildings at the corner of Queen and Shortland-streets, we learn that, as as soon as all the heavy work is done, the footways are to be asphalted, and in case of any rain appearing, the pathways will be immediately covered with fine scoria ash. While public convenience .must be con sidered no good object is gained in needless fault-finding, or placing more obstructions in the way of builders or others than is necessary. . The teachers. and scholars of S. Paul's had a waim parting with one of the most exemplary teachers of the Sunday School yesterday afternoon, at the wharf, on his .departure for Wellington by the Hawea, to which place I-fr Clarke has been trans ferred by the Bank of New Zealand. Mr Clarke will be missed at S. Paul's Sunday School, he being a regular' and efficient teacher.

Water consumers who do not want their supplies cut off are reminded that payment for the same must be made before the 31st inst. i

SSThe "Little World," by a self-taught genius, attracted much attention last even ing. It is being^ exhibited and explained every evening in the premises, next to Hey. in Bros, grocery store. As a picture of labour in motion it is excellent.

Befoio leaving Auckland the Honorable Minister of Public Works left instructions for the Thames Valley Railroad to be pushed on vigorously. Also that the £5,000 authorised for the Kamo coal rail way should be expendad within the current year, and a new vote for its completion will be taken next session.

J. A. Lloyd, Esq., formerly Colonial Treasurer of New South Wales, was a passenger by the s.s. Rotorua from Sydney to-day, formine one of the party of excur sionists bound for the Sounds of the Middle Island. Among the company also is the ex-Attorney-General of the same colony. We are requested to state that the adver tisement in this morning's issue of our con temporary, stating that the Ferry steamers will leave for North Shore every hour, is incorrect. It should have been every half hour.'

Rev Mr Cornford and Mrs Cornford are passengers by the Rotorua from Sydney, aud will leave Auckland to-morrow for Napier on a brief visit to their son. Attention is directed to the people's baths established by Mr Roth, who has fitted them up at great expense, and in the face of opposing circumstances. Every con veneinces will be found at these baths, and at this season of the year bathing is a boon' and a luxury which should not bo neglected by persons who study the laws of health.

J. W. Waller Esq, ex-Mayor of Onehunga has authorised Mr. Neilson, butcher, to distribute 51bs of best meat each to 20 of the poor of Onehunga. The Sir Henry Havelock Lodge, 1.0. G.T. will this evening hold au open lodge atS.3O. The entertainment will be of a superior character, having been felicitously arranged by a competent committee. Addresses will be delivered by the best exponents of tem plary, and songs, &c, by the best voices of the order.

A bet of £1,000 to £10 has been taken against Omega in the Dunedin Cup by a gentleman iv Auckland, The bookmakers Fancy the horse. ■

The Engineer and City Band will play in the Albert Barrack Reserve this even ing, commencing at 7.30. In addition to the programme, they will play the follow ing Christmas carols : "David's Royal Son," "The Babe of Bethlehem," and the "Holy Well."

We learn that stealing of green fruit is much on the increase both at Auckland and the North: Shore, by boys bent on mischief. Several boys were brought up at the Police Court and punished for this offence, and others are likely to appear before the end of the Christmas holidays. Stealing green fruit is rather serious in cases -where persons have been at much expense in fruit culture, in having their trees broker:, and unripe fruit taken by ruthless boys. We hope that, if effectual means cannot be taken to pre vent such wanton acts, every boy caught in the act of plundering garden, and destroy ing trees will be adequately punished. Mr J. B. Russell has suffered very considerably this season in his garden, and trees which have cost that gentleman 20s each have been destroyed. He is determined to spare no expense in bringing the offenders to Justice, and we hope others will follow his ex ample.

The installation of Lodge St Andrew took place last evening in the Masonic Lodge room/ Princes street. A large number of the Brother-hood were present. The ceremonies of installation were per formed in the most impressive manner. Bro. M. Niccol acting as installing officer ; The following were installed for the ensuing year :—Brothers F. M. Hewson, R.W.M. : T. Whitson, D.M. ; E. B. Dickson, S.M. . J. Marshall, S.W.. ; Jas. McEwen, J.W. ; W. C.Walker, P.M. Treasurer .G. Payne, Secretary; M. Gallagher, S.D. ;J. Hughes, JiD. ; R. F. Gould, Chap. ; Neil McClosky, ; Bible-bearer j4J. Slater, S. Steward . H. A. H. Hitchens, J. Steward; A. R Green way, I.G. :A. Webby, Sword-bearer ; C. Porter, Tyler. A splendid banquet was ,literally spread by Brother Tom Hood, of the Masonic Hotel ; the newly installed R.W-M occupying the chair, supported on the right by Brother Walker, 1.P.M., Brother; Wade, P,M., and Brother Rev. C M.. Nelson, P.M.; and on the left by Brother P.M. Niccol .and the Bey. Mr/ GoulcL The usual loyal, and Masonic, toasts were given, and duly drank, after which, the proceedings took a convivial turn and closed peacefully. j

Mrs Brebner, of the Warkworth Hotel, applied through Mr Tole, solicitor, for a protection order on the grounds of alleged cruelty and continued drunkenness on the part of her husband. Mr Tyler, instructed by Mr Laishley, opposed the application, as it was presumed the marriage was not legal, Mrs Brebner's former husband being alive at the time of her marriage at the Registry Oflice to Mr Brebner. Tho case attracted a crowded court, and was proceeding as we went to press.,' . On January 2nd it.is.proposed to hold the Sunday-school treat of all tho Church of England Schools, in the Domain. It is expected that the following schools will take part:—St Paul s, St Matthew's, St Mary's, St Sepulchre's St Marks' (Remuera) All Saints' (Ponsonby), St Thomas s, St Peter's (Onehunga), Trinity (Otahuhu), Epiphany, Mount Eden and Mount Albert . tMMessrs _.. Tonks and Co. sold to-day 38/64 s of tie brigantine Ada C. Owen for £1,575 The property of Black and Co. was passed. A^ number of cases of fine cherries brought 4|d per lb,_taSß_SJ- The treasurer of the Home for _)ei<lect_d and Destitute Children begs to acknowledge with thanks reoeipt of the sum of £o 103 from tbe A L.V.A., per J. Little, Esq, To-day, Mr G. T.Wren exhibited in his shop window abe first ripe peacbes of the season, grown by Mr Byburn, ot Hobson . Bay Road. H

PREMIER GOLDMINING COMPANY.

The annual general meeting of tbe shareholders of the Premier Goldmining Company was held at noon to-day at Mr To< hill's office; Shortland street. . ' __ .. ... Mr F. E. Compton occupied the chair. There were eight shareholders present, repre senting 7,090 chares- KISPOKTS AND' B_.LA_.C_ SHEET. The report of the db ectors was read as follows: —This Company was formed at the beginning of the pr- scut year, to work the Palmerston, lona, Galconda, Hanison-. and Kelly's grounds, at Coromandel, since which time work has been dono oval portions of the property, but chiefly on the Galconda. Calls on the capital have been - made «.mountmg?fto £2,113 Us, of which £1,667 10s has been paid, leaving £127 of the last call, which was made after the expiration of the financial year to be paid. The number of shares forfeited for non-payment of calls was 203. The purchase of machinery, for which a promissory note will become due on the 15th January, will necessitate another cull being niadeimmediately. It is quite possible, however,, that no other call will be needed, a3 the directors are led to belie ye from the mine manager's r .port that it will not be long before calls in this Company will be things of the past. At this, the first meeting of shareholders, all the directocs, viz., Messrs F. E. Compton, Thomas Morrin, James Dil worth, John Kirkwootl, F. Wooilams, Joseph Bennett, JosephListon Wilson, and E. B. Fraser, retire froni oiflce, but being eligible, offer them selves for re-election—_'. K. Compton, chairman. The report of Mr Day, mine manager, referred to the workings of the mine, and concluded by expressing the opinion that judging |by appear ances, the shareholders would shortly be hand somely remunui'-ted for their present outlay. _! The balance-heet shewed:—Keceipts: Calls received, £1,397 "•s. Expenditure: Wages and contract Übour, £71195; general mine an-i ofine expenses, £616 13s Id ; balance in bank, £67s lid; total, £1,397 2_. The financial statemeut of the company shewed—Liabilities : Promissory note to • onquering Hero Company (due January 15, 1877), £876 15a lid; miscellaneous expenses, £121 Os 3d; total, £997 16s 2d. Assets: Balance in Bank, £6 7s lid; calls unpaid, £18 Is; balance, £972 lis 3d. DIBECT -KS AND AUDITOR. On the motion of Mr Bennett the directors were re-elected, and Mr White re-elected auditor. Mr Bennett gave notic_ of motion that the name of Mr Walker be added to the directory. {-.Votes of thanks wero pas. Ed to the chairman and Mr Day. mine-manager; and the meeting terminated.

RACING NOTES.—THIS MORNING'S GALLOP.

This morning, nearly all tbe horses turned out for exercise, including the Southern horses lately arrived. The Agent and Everslie went a good gallop, appearing in splendid form. Pinfire and Fiction came forward in fine trim. Fiction did a grand gallop, looking all over a maiden plater. Pungawerewere had a short canter with hood on ; Gillie Galium and Tregeagle went together a smart gallop round, Tregeagle showing improvement, Gillie Callum going remarkably well. ' Whitefoot and Golden Crown galloped twice round in company. Jonathan Wild went three times. By his appearance this work was unnecessary his condition not requiring it. Many of the horses appeared to be doing more work than was required of them—such jHiakes them stale and flat. Ariel took very gentle exercise. The Don was not galloped this morning. Tom Finn looked as strong and well as ever. Zantippe took a short gallop. Lady Elizabeth did useful work—her owner has confidence in her ability. We learn he took a long shot on her for the double, Auckland and Dunedin Cups. This mern ing Gillie Calburn was well favoured in betting circles on account oE her late pro mising gallops. The Auckland Cup is 300_ovs. against 200sovs. last year. There were 26 nominations, 10 acceptances. Of these atleast seven come to the post, while Hippocampus, Lara, and Magician will be absent. There are five horses strongly backed: Ariel, Gillie Callum, Pungawerewere, Lady Elizabeth, and the Don, and a thorough good race may be expected. It is not easy to pick out the winner or second horse, but for first place we give Ariel at top weight, or Punga, Lady Elizabeth having a good show for second. For the Handicap Hurdle: Agent Ist, Whitefoot 2nd. Railway Hate: Isaac Walton Ist, Pinfire 2nd. The Maiden Plate lies between the two Southern horses, Pinfire and Fiction. The course is in good going order, better than previous years, being more consolidated. It has been well cared for, top dressed, and eaten over by sheep only. The meeting is likely to be very successful. The Handicap Hurdle will probably be one of the grandest events we have had to record, as there are six good horses contesting. The attendance is likely to be large, and there is full provision made for the comfort of ladies. A lawn of some quarter of an acre has been laid off.

BETTING.--THIS .AFTERNOON. The Cup. 6 to 4 agst. Punga 3 — 1 Elsa 3 _ i ___. Ariel 4 — 1 Gillie Callum 4 — 1 Elizabeth 5 — l The Don or Omega. The Hurdle Race. 2 to 1 agst. Agent 2 — 1 Everslie 3, 4, and sto 1 agst. anything else. ; - 10 to 15 to 1 on the above double. 100 to 4 to 3 on the treble—Cup, Hurdle, and Steeple Cup, Handicap, and Steeple the same price. . All the principal events are pretty open, and the boekmakers are fieldiue. freely.

ONEHUNGA BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The Council met last evening. Present:—The Mayor (Mr Blakey), Messrs Neilson, Hartnett Jaokson, Earle, Hastie, Codlin, Mclntyre, and Clarke. The ex-Mayor; J. W. Waller, Esq,, was also present, and on the Council taking their seats. Mr Waller asked permission to speak, : which was granted, and he drew the attention of the Council to the fact that it was customary for the outgoing Mayor on all occasions when the incoming Mayor was installed to say a few parting words before vacating the chair in favour of the Mayor-elect. Mr Waller attended on Wednesday last, the day of the annual meet ing, found several Councillors present, but it was the opinion that there was not a quorum. He attended the adjourned meeting,held on fcaturday, believing it was his bounden duty to tne Council and the incoming Mayor, as the chosen Jof the people. But the peculiar pro ceedings of that night debarred him carrying outwhathe proposed to do. Mr Waller thanked the Councillors for the courteous treatment accorded him during his term o. office. Though the Council was accused of illegal acts, lie thought all would prove satisfactory. Mr Waller concluded his parting address by again tnanKing the Councillors for the assistance they had at all times rendered. fr-The Mayor briefly replied, remarking that his reason for hurrying through with his statutory declaration was to perform the ceremony before any Councillors could leave., Mr Jackson remarked he had suggested such precautionary measure. The ndnutes of Wednesday's meeting were read, but the Council refused to confirm them until a clause wa3 added, stating, "in the ■opinion of the majority present, there was not a quorum. The minutes of Saturday's meeting were also repudiated by a majority of the Coun cil until a clause was tacked on, stating " that Saturday's meeting had no chairman." _. A hot lengthy discussion ensued, which our space precludes. Councillor Jackson strongly defended the Mayor's action, quoting pre cedents, while Councillor Clarke severely cen sured the unbusinesslike and undignified scene at Saturday's meeting, when «• the Mayor-elect ■bolted up to the chair, mumbled off some sort ot a declaration, popped down in his chair, and said;, now gentlemen, you've got a Mayor? ( ™ laughter from bucgesses present). ■i■_ v 4 Mr Clarke characterised late proceedings as disrespectful and disgraceful. 1- % _ . «, _.Hi*-_? Pronounced a general stricture c__' the whole discussion which he debreoabed. »' Councillor Jackson said Mr Blasey did right to acting isp promptly and taking his seat. - «~£ er the.aißCUseion the ordinary business.. the Council was, proceeding, whiep, Co,ui.c_lor

Codlin proposed a vote of thanks to the outgo ing Mayor. Cr Dartnett seconded, and it was carried, Mr Waller briefly responding. Various contracts, Government subsidies, and proposals, re Mangare bridge, coach licenses, and other importaut business was discussed. -

CABLEGRAMS.

[RETJTER'S SPECIAL CABLEGRAMS],

CONVENTION BETWEEN RUSSIA AND AFGHANISTAN.

LONDON, December_2l

The St. Petersburg &010.1 announces that a convention has been concluded between Kussia_and the Ameer of.Afghanistan... It recognises his distressed condition,", and the obligation tojsupp'ort morally the integrity and independence of his country, j .

"FLESH OF ONE AND FISH OF ANOTHER."

(To the Editor),

Sib,—With all due respect to our worthy R.M., there is no denying the fact that the verdict upon the two young offenders for stealing a few strawberries was unjust. It is very degrading for the party wfto has to inflict the same; and more so to the children who have to suffer it-enough to set up a hate in their breasts to smother all good feeling- for the future. Who from the R.M. upwards or downwards has not in the days of his youth transgressed likewise. And I „.el bound to remark that were those boys the offspring of wealthier citizens the punishment would not have been meted out—almost degrading enough to spoil a future career.—Yours, Sec, J__B., : IWe _o not think the facts of the case bear out our correspondent's remarks. GrieVious complaints are made in all parts of the suburbs of systematic depredations on gardens. The mere money value of plants destroyed or fruit taken, although that in some instances may be considerable, is insignificant compared with the annoyance caused by this species of offence. In tho case brought before the Police, Court on Saturday, the prosecutor had suffered repeatedly before from the destruction and stripping of valuable trees, and the boysarrested, according to a statement made in Court.werenottakiugoneor two etrawberries, as pleaded, but were knocking down loquata to the serious damage of the trees, t here is a disposition to excuse these practices in boys, and hence their prevalence; but a few examples made of offenders would probably put a stop to tli-. nuisance, and the morale of the boys would be none the worse of it, while the pleasurejoi cottage gardening would be materially enhanced. The imprisonment of the boys was, perhaps, rather too severe. A sound whipping by the parent, in the presence of the Magistrate, would, we think, have met all the requirements of the case, and have prevented that feeling of disgrace which is attached to imprisonment and flogging hy a public official.—Ed. E.S.]

Australian News.

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THE POLITICAL EMBASSY TO ENG LAND. MELBOURNE, Dec. 13. , v The political world'is just kept alive bya few Embassy meetings in the suburbs and couutry, in which the Government prbposi; tion has received assent. Rut now.th-.tthe Embassy to ask the Home Government to : alter the Constitution so as to cure ; the' Legislative Council is a certainty, very little interest is attached to the proceed- > ings. Messrs Berry and Pearson leave by the mail this month, and take with them >Mr •__. H. Hayter, the Government Statiste as Secretary. ■■■_• The difficulty of the Troa surership.has been . settled jby Mr' Berry resigning the office, and Major' Smith's, appointment thereto, without salary. The Governor does uot leave till February, when the Marquis of Nofmanby arrives immediately, after, so that it would not be necessary to appoint any Acting Governor. A dispatch has been received from the Secretary, of State with reference to the Embassy, but is not yet published. It is understood that the Secretary of State says that all means of settlement must be exhausted in the colony, and when that is done, Great Britan as the paramaunt power can interfere. The Kelly G-aag. The doings of the Kelly gang have been the great topic conversation, and the history of the sticking up of Euroa reads like a romance. It seems quite incredible that four men, outlawed and hunted by dozens of policemen, could in the light of day have made such a raid upon a town ship on the railway line, with a station, and departed with the Bank Manager,. his wife clerks and servants a distance of nearly four miles without being observed. The whole business was cleverly planned and well carried out. The telegraph wires were cut;: the line-repairer, who came to see to the. repairs, was captured; and at one time the gang had not less than 37 persons imprisoned. At Young-husband's station,- the gang had previously stuck up a hawker's cart, rigged -themselves out in new clothes from head to foot, arid burnt their old ones. They left one man to guard the prisoners at the station, while the other three took the hawker's j cart and drove into Euroa. There they entered the National Bank by the front and back simultaneously, and having made prisoners of all the inmates, ransacked the Bank of over £1,000 in notes, and between £300 and £400 in specie. They kept all their victims at the station until'late in the evening, and exacted from .them a promise not to depart until a certain hour under penalty of death. This extraordinary raid was made in full light of' day, with the township full of people, and in leaving the bank Kelly made the manager drive his own buggy, while he sat beside him. The reward for Kelly has been raised to a thousand pounds,! and additional police sent off iri all directions, while the garrison corps have been drafted to seven townships, in; order to protect the banks. Rumours have been plentiful, but still there are no tidings of the gang since they disappeared after the Euroa affair. The police seem to be completely off the scent. The 'whole available iorce, with the Chief Commissioner at its head, is. now but' in search among the ranges, "A' letter has been received from Ned Kelly by a member of Parliament, but the contents, have uot yet been made known to the papers. Every, day the papers are filled with columns of bushranging news and every little scrap of information is eagerly sought for. :

- THE: CRICKETERS. ■ Next to bushrangers,.cricket has occupied the most attention. The Australian Eleven received a good welcome, and have been .duly feted. A presentation was made to them at each of the three theatres. A moonlight concert was - v given. t _n3 their honour, and as much fuss as possible made. They have played a match against Fifteen of the colony, and won a splendid victory. There was some heavy scoring on both sides. In their second innings the Fifteen scored 288, when the Eleven j had 262 to win, and in this they succeeded, with the loss of only, four wickets—a result brought about qu-etly by the fine batting of Murdoch, who made 153, and A. Banner man 52, not out. Lord Harris's i team having woii their match in Adelaide by 4 .wickets, arrived here on Monday aud met with a cordial re ception. They play Fifteen of the colony on Boxing Day and the two following days, but the great match will be Jon the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th January, against the Austra lian Eleven.

There is absolutely nothing: doing in the Champagne Races. The entries for the events of the meeting are not numerous. INTENSE HEaT. Din._ng.the last few days the heat has beeu^yery intense,, ranging as high as 110 in tbe shade in some parts of the country, and over 100 in Melbourne. Rim is much wanted. |

Rust and takell have appeared in tbe crops inaeme-districts. i .!,

■ ANTI-Ct-INESE STRIKE; ~,..: 0 The, seaman's strike still continues, and the..sympathy, for the seamed and'anti^ -ibinesefeelingf extends, to all the colonies, .atia'BUtecpptidhs have been raised iv aid of thie'strik_s»"'(" :j""-r-'-Mfi---! - \ GOVERNOR ROBINSON. wnil ;;: . ..._--?.?*_^_";R^m_on_iß'.'likely to take a trip to ©oe of the colonies be ford he proceeds to New Zealand. 4 :*oi4:M m

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THEATRE JOYA^L^kv_ r tyGAGEMENTS?' VAL EN- This .pj.asant comed7'"^ ac( *__ Sf_ te,<^?» numerous aud7en e « ?VOarably „. the j heatre Royal, aocnm™ •last evening 6* mu.ic by the orchestra »vPan.-od- *Vawt at as its me indicatefhas a ?_»» Affii? reminding spectators of P„?& ffa_our ah™a-' ports or./the Bmrliah £? rtJ m °uth and 3l> Paf .with judgment and taf^-PCd h_ acted the character of Mis M^Cob„ great credit; Mr Emm-, i- ™ Mor«n.er I-116 lord of the lflmnta&lSi W t « «»> short» or seamen. Mr J. b. &£_& ■? fav°Urlte r _!_. d' happy as Dennis, thebu|%t_r«.iXc^te his duties to his master S^dperfS J. Musgrave represented t*h« _'_ao«On to 4 admirable ability. Mrs t w c,-Ad«niral J.,r forth as Mrs C6L *&s*%&"*£& _ jS* Mcd up by Mdlle. d. Granvminter^ a 6 9 _ T __ , . "HAMLET» Mr Hoskms, as tho Prince ...... Br, as the Queen, Mr Musg_ave _LS1. 8 C«Tfl__ Steele as tkeßGho-t, and M rß %S^nßj_. sensational drama%° Mg ?». n-gs°fe town life, »_ the tune nf tiL Cts 'QJSC'iptivi»o* Cambridge boat race 4n 6 r.,graild °«ord__. to Ruin,' whlbe^didSSS-o? °*sS-i mhcent and appreciate sctnwvh^ ? ith &u£ music and original overture fe?olmeß Hie arranged by J. rofes-or Uo_e fe% Bp e „X be produced uud.r theS,,,l^ dram a «X Hoskins _he l.iw ,Im l^T rection of Sfc of this ihteSf drim°a p,arfiS perused to give some iaea of t£ 96d °% -. entertaining character of this __™f n _? rted lW sociated withsong 3 dai_-p« i^ Sulardrama __ on passing events?' A H fe^S may, therefore, bepawed at thi ?S W! 6Vei4 couutry cousins. ■ yaa-ea at lil°

exhibited last night^tsaK_^X*»»' flr-t time of its exhibition hT^te city 'w„ gth9 exceedingly pleased with Mt»S. VVe. w «c excellent sketches of tte wa^iUu-tr^ 68 ot tbe memorable struggle between ?l} m « nations Tne artist his done hTs-w O rWo P n efeat produced the footprints, or land -ma.ks.tf __m which will be enshrined in history with .h eDis comitant and useful lessonsto_ipt.-ni3 °Pn * ages. The uanoratna deserves tha J_S2 m $ or the people. We may state that i_, S features represent the reception of the "f^ Pi incess on a snowy niornine- » r .v.!. t • ffl> Railway Station"; also°th_^?'Wateh^_B Rhine," the beautiful dividing river hZ the by old castles and ruins ahou-faiS _____ egendary lore; also, "Bluoher's WaS "Departure of French troopa!" •• Th« I; Skirmish," " Napoleon at Metz," " M C ft__L n ... Woerth." the '* Batt'e of Sedan'," andT&fc of intervening scenes and incidents by the%? which were all lv cidly described by the leeS A number of martial and other piece, we™ * formed by the string band which assisted 2 cally towards the pleasure afforded br r_t picturesque treat. ' IW3 GREAT INTERNATIONAL CIRCnq A circus invariably attracts the youth of mm community, and especially the young nprm)_ „< this city, and no doubt the" Great JhtercauZi. with its fine animals and trained eque-t-iflr, will reap a fair harvest in the (Market Res_r_' where the proprietor intends opening on Borim night. The opinions of the Australian _i£! speak very favourably of this circus, wta •" stands upon its own merits," and includes __ less:than four clowns of acknowledged merit whose wit and repartee flow, sparkling m j ■ rapid, without impediments Among the actors will appear William Hayes, thechampionl rider MissLeon, whose feats of strength are mar. el' lotis, Henry Wallace, the jester and lyric.! effusldhist; James Lewia, delineator of W i Indian life; the Duvalli brothers,1 the horizontal barist-i, HutchihgSj'the premier clown, Zebeo the living wonder, and several others of mora ;or.less note. The chcus. therefore,"with sucha combination of talent, will not fail in .ram™ . BUPpOrt-v" •: • .>- !;/■■■■■,,:■■:, 'i'.xillhr , .The .circus arrived last night, after a most successful season, and will open in tie Market Reserve as announced. ". MaJDAM-CORA. . This artiste, who has achieved success |by her amusing entertainment, consisting of majic, music, mesmerism, etc., will open on X-mrsday evening ia- the Lome-street Hall. Madame Cora's entertainmenKtwill have the interesting assistance of Val Vose, the king of ventriloquists, who will introduce "The merry old folks,* y_, '* Zachariah, the Quaker," " Sambo," and "The Little Page"; also, old "Joe Trotter,"-yvhose in visible .presence astonished the audience on a former occasion. Ia addition to Madame Cora. specialities, she will present Miss Maud Clifton reposing on the couch of the angels, and a series of national and historical characters in tableaux,

EXCURSIONS AND PICNICS.

The holiday season is likely to be pro pitious and cheerful; everything looks promising. The city shops1 -wear the aspect of a colonial Christmas full of fruits and mottoes, and redolent of the fragrance of good things. Here sftid there are clusters of strangers—with faces embrowned by country-life, evidently in town for a change of scene, and a share in the festive enjoy ments of the period. The butchers shops are full of things, and the grocers and; drapers have set their windows off to the best advantage. Signs, of. Christmas are c \ cry where apparent, and thousands -of hands are busy in decorating and adorning churches, offices, and pillars of all kinds of edifices. Christmas eve is upon us, mthits good cheer and music, and hearts are beat ing in unison at his sunny approach, and faces are ready to greet him with genial smiles. ".. 4 ... . ." ■ ■■■' v.- BAPTIST SCHOOL PICNIC. The Enterprise has been charter.dJby the Wellesley-street Baptist Sunday-school Bible Class,andshe will convey them to the Tamaki on the morning of Boxing Day, EXCURSIONS TO HQT.SPEINGS. The manager of the company to which the s.s. Argyle belongs has with his accustomed forethought ''arranged to send that steamer on a trip to the Hot Spring on Thursday (Boxing Day.); The fares have been reduced as much as possible, and the steamer should therefore be largely patronised. The s.s. Rotomahana will also make an excursion to the Hot Springs on Boxing Day, leaving the Queen-street Wharf at 10 o'clock. Fares, ss. ST. ANDREW'S CHOIR HCMC. The members of the choir of St. Andrew* Presbyterian Church, will proceed on an excuision to Motu Tapu to-morrow morn ing. The paddle steamer, Enterprise, w been chartered for the, occasion, and » enjoyable day is : anticipated by tW_ concerned. FORESTERS'FETE?;. , ... , ■ The anniversary of Court City of Auckland No. 3978, A.0.F., A.J)., wM be celebrated Iff grand procession of of the members of -.eurae to the Domain on Boxing Day.aad asenw sports there. This fete is an annual afwff on previons years was held at J_^^z__S distance was, however, found so tajonvm^ for many that the Committee very wisely nao arrangements for holding itin the I>oma& m procession will form at file Cook -street WW'1 ten o'clock on the momma: of Thrcsdayg Day), and will proceed thencei to> the Dog. headed by the fine brass band of the ArW Company. Membersof the Court;3e_laaaffi requested to be present, in order to take R the procession, and the vanons Conrteu^ surrounding, districts will :fce 'representor ,v arrival at the Domain* a programme oisp« . wiU be gone through,: inolud&g flat.flgd^JJ races, &c. The.prtzes, wMch are on Jfff X shop of Mr Cobley, Grey-street are <rf!avan* and desirable nature, and should have tnew, of swelling the list of entries for events. In the eveningaconcert ana rw ■ take place in the Choral Hall, J^A announced to commence at, ei -'llt.o'?iflT(_- -dancing at nine. The tickets, have been v«A the low price of 3s 6d each: On.the m „ the committee appear to have carried, ou', \ arrangements most satisfactorily*. an»» jj 9 ! the weather prove fine on foxing uJ»^j_ | Domain will, no,. doubt.^be-crowaw , pleasure-seekers, as it will. certainly fW ■ i attractions of no common degree/ - „ ■ EXCi /RSION TO Co_-NW_JJJ* . , | The paddle-steamer Oregon is adJ ei"c<)-' j proceed on an excursion to-morrow rfat | wallis. She will leave the Onehungawo . . 10 a.m., and will return the same ai^ The return fares have been^flxedaUs ou NORTH SHORE AND WOODSW^.: During the holidays the ferry WsS,d' make trips to North Shore every FJ?mWs to Woodsidegevery :ho_r. Ihe^m^ *> gardens at the North Shore aueements to pleasure-seekersH anu 4 no douht be well patronised. T i r /.TO = EXC U RSION* TO KANGlTOf^jji The paddle steamer Tongariro w" M" lott tt excursion trip ■ to-morrow, ff af v%.- * Rangitoto,: leaving the: Auckland v»- , 2 p.m. Return t_c__et-,2?.,-^ilfA^4! I -XCU RSION ONTRK WAIT®» A 3 The. paddle-steamer, Ent uprise ■*&$* proceed -on. a croise r round^tne o " V3O Piji I Boxing Day,' leaving, t&e wha» r^ot* 1 .-ho will .call at the Q-araatiD^te^'gsceileJj and wilt return at 5 pjn. This isa» s »i opportunity for.a _uiet and_pleas^' w p_io!»; I ast the'f ares have be*nfl_«d atjneiu",^ ■ Is 6d, the steamer shouldbejMgeff p^ w , i .Refreshments wiUibe provided^"*; ■; ' " EXCURSION. TO^W&IWI .The grand musical excursion to£f otto * ffi Artillery Ban_s will ta'-e pla^W-m"" #_ 1 noon, knd pjw-ild, thewWaaMJ'jy' flftji. I pleasant taijp'"may-. bav_-»^ggi___--*^: |

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fjTHE "VTEW yE ALAND m CLOTHING FACTORY "©. EMPLOYS UPWARDS OF 60 WORKPEOPLE. BRANCHES FOR THB SALE OF OUR ■ *""MANUFACTURES '..''■' AT ■ AUCKLAND N APIER WELLINGTON WANGANUI DUNEDIN OAMARU TIMARU INVERCARGILL CHRISTCHURCH. The Proprietors have had to fight their way inch by inch in opposition to the interests of Importers and Shippers, but the desire on the part of the Public to encourage New Zealand Industries has been manifested by the great success -which has attended all the Branches of he New Zealand Clothing Factory,' . SUMMER SEASON. 1878-1879. Now in receipt of MKN*S, BOYS', and YOUTHS' CLOTHING, especially Manufactured fob the Auckland Market, and Superior in Style and fffm to the, Imported Goods. A great portion is made of the famous Mosgiel Tweeds, manufactured of..pure New Zealand wools. A SINGLE GARMENT SOLD AT WHOLESALE PRICE. Largestand Choicest Stock in New Zealand of Hats, Caps. Hosiery, Port manteaux, Bags, and the latest Novel ties in Ties, Scarfs, Collars, &c. .'Afl SINGLE ARTICLE SOLD AT WHOLESALE PRICE. All.Gooflsaremarked in.Plain F urea, : for CASH ONLY. . Any Article purchased and not appro ved of will be exchanged with the same courtesy with which it was sold, or, if desired, the money will be returned. 4 ■;, , I J. B. ROBINSON, MANAGER AUCKLAND BRANCH. OUM ME R SALI NE S "THE PHARMACY." Enos' Fruit Salt "] -.-, 4 .; 44 Lamplough's Pyretic Saline ' n \oj';jo Bishop's Citrate of Magnesia ■' -4 ;, Cooper's .Effervescing Lozenges Aiokin's Persian Sherbet j ' Aickin's Pure Seidlitz Aperient , ? , ■ 0 3pt. and;spt. Seltzogenes, with AClD.aild Soda in wholesale ciuantitiep. on . ' , ,4 : aickin; , 9-'? QUEEN -STREEjT. ' . « e.h:-.ii}i_



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• A T IN, A. BURY & l^-O'S *" GRAND SHOW .- ... ■ - -'of-: SUMMER DRESS GOODS! New Summer Washing Fablic Fashionable Millinery Summer Hats. Ladies' Costumes Girls' Costumes Maids' Costumes Ladies' and Children's Underclothing Black and Coloured Bilks New Shades in Lustres Snowflake Dress Goods Frillings, Silk Ties Gloves, Umbrella- Linen Collars and Cuffs EgPrints! Prints! Manchester Goods Fancy Goods Millinery, Trimmings &c, &c., 6.0; AN INSPECTION INVITED. A LINABURY & CO.'S, 20_ & 206, QUEHIN-TEK-IT, AUCKLAND. . NITED INSURANCE COMPANY, FIRE AND MARINE. FIDELITY AND ACCIDENT GUARANTY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. JOHN REID & CO., ~...,, Agents for Auckland Province. 26, Queen-Btreet. HE PARTNERSHIP hitherto sub sisting between J. Cosgrave and W. Graham has been dissolved by mutual consent ._. ~ JOHN COSGRAVE. (Signed) WM> graham. In consequence of the Dissolution, the WHOLE of the STOCK-IN-TRADE, BOOK DEBTS, &c, in Auckland and elsewhere, must be sold immediately, in order to realise. The SALE OF^THE GOODS will take place in Queen-street on TO-MORROW (Thursday), when that Enormous and Valuable Stock must be Sold Regardless of Cost !! J® Cosgrave & Co. Whol-8.-t,k and Retail DRAPKi-3 AND CLOTHIERS. Queen-street, Auckland. "OONSONBY HALL. CHRISTMAS TREE and PROMENADE CONCERT IN AID OF ALL SAINTS' ORGAN FUND, ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, December 27 and 28, 187 S. Concert each Evening at Seven o'clock. ARTILLERY BAND! REFRESHMENTS ! ADMISSION-ONE SHILLING. Children, Sixpence. Bosses will leave the Union Bank and Pon sonby every half - hour. FURNITURE— Foi the Drawingroom Dining-room, Library, Be room, or Kitchen, on Sale at 1 &H. COOKE'S. CARPETS— Including Brussels, 1 apes try, Kidderminßter, Stair Felt, and Dutch, on Sale I & H. COOKE'S. lINOLEUM and Floorcloths, all widths, J\ Bath Mats, in Linolen r and Floorcloth, on Sale at T & H. COOKE'S. HEARTH RUGS, Door Mats, plain and wool bordered, Matting, Wool Mats, Bed-side Rugs, on Sale at T. &H. COOKE'S. , „ „ P RON BEDSTEADS. — French, Half JL Tester, Stump and Folding; Iron Cots, all sizes, Wood Bedsteads and Wood Cots, on Sale at T. & H. COOKE'S. BEDDING.— Hair, Wool/Spring, Cocoa Fibre, and Flax Mattreßses, Feather Beds, Bolsters and Pil lows, on Sale at T. & H. COOKE'S. . ___~_ id LASSES.—Ghimney Glasses, in Gilt, HjT Walnut, and Maple Frames, Toi let Glasses, Toiletware, Cane seated Chairs, in great variety, on Sale at T. Se H. COOKE'S. PRICES.— As we import direct from the English Manufacturers, we are able to sell all imported goods as low as any house in town: and, employing steam power in our Factory, are enabled to offer articles of local manufacture at a very moderate rate. T_ Ss H. Oook.'s FURNITURE AND OARPBT WAREHOU E 67. QUEEN-STREET. TVTATIONAL INSURANCE COM PANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Capital .. _ .- •• ~ -31.000,000. UNLIMITED LIABILITy. FIRE AND MARINES RISKS, of every description accepted on the most favourable terms. All funds invested in the colony. HENRY E WILLIAMS, 50,000 YABDS °"v DRESS MATERIALS \m. T O B E SO L D CHEA P. 10,000 YARDS OF~"PLAIN LUSTRES *_- TO BE SOLD CHEAP. — m o JJ. A TKINS n Invites Inspection ot Ms.NEW SPRING _»*"- SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS <-T£_"stock this Season is an i^|Xtowes. thr greatest variety, and the pwy™o _ the City. > ,H.A.has aliK^t^^^^aS' own order, a V«£ "ffiSft fn stock. These SILKS, sameX^oSiended. : They always can be sne^lly^reconmaenue on> COLOURED SILKS-a splendid assortment in all tne n w Colors. f.______F F ALSO, JUST OPENED, AH-omolete Stock of Long Curtains Quilt . . Table linen, Sheetings, Blankets, Calicos, and Manchester Goods., IN THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT (A Very Heavy twp / ■__„_____ VALUE of?NeWeaits,?Coatß, browsers and Vests, Trowsers, Sec/ SPECIAL LINES in Galatea and^|g|t Coats, i • in Blue and Black Cloth, Y^ , Coatings, Diagonal TYped, ,M- ..,.-, ' ; &&,4■'.'&&,'■.'.i.y 60, • I---'-' /(,»' f;Tailorfl Sup^ed a* ,_-i_fflb, hl ,.. GOODff^^^ry fr°m 1S "*■ '"':'[/&•'. 'A" TK * N'Ys- " ''



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mO MR. DAVID GOLDIE. We, the undersigned Ratepayers of the City of Auckland, request that you will allow your self to be put in nomination for the vacant seat in the Council, and we pledge ourselves to to do all in our power to secure your return. 4 T\Y\G Messrs. Swanson, Hamilton, Mason, A Brett, Wilson, Offer, Wayte, Fisher, Buchanan, Kay. Cleal, Atkin, Rattray, Symon, Major, Holland and Butler, and the 423 other Ratepayers who have signed the requisition and promised their support. 00/ 4Gentlemen,—l need scarcely inform you that I feel very much gratified by the large and in fluential requisition which you have presented to me. « .- . ~ It is to me an evidence ihat my efforts in the past, in connection with Municipal affairs, have met with your approval. - ■■■ --. , Although at ene time not intending to take any position in relation to Municipal affairs till after September next, still I feel that under existing- circumstances I should be wanting in gratitude were I to refuse to accede to your re quest. I will, therefore, allow myself to.be placed in nomination, and. if returned, it will be my earnest endeavour so to act as|tomerita continuance of your respect and esteem. Y/ours Respectfully, D. GOLDIE. ESIDENTS OF PARNELL,—Before Purchasing your Christmas Present ..call in and see my Grand Display of Fancy Goods in endless variety.—F. Tpmlinson, Draper, Parnell / S4REATEST _S.ARIETY of Bedsteads \OW in Auckland. J . ■' Greatest Variety of BEDROOM Furniture Greatest Variety of Drawing-room Suitks Greatest Variety of Dining-room SUITES Greatest Variety of CARPETS Greatest Variety of FLOORCLOTHS CITY HALL FURNISHING ARCADE. Hollway, Garliofc & Cranwell Have for Sale— OKA 3BDSTKAO S, the Handsomest in *>DU Auckland. Iron, Kauri. Cedar, Rimu, and Mottled Kauri, Half Tester and French in all sizes. Stump and Stret chers, Wood and Iron Cots, Folding and Rocking Cots. 1 »tk ROLLS of CARPET to select fro m 1' ° Brussels, Tapestry, Velvet Pile, Kid derminster, Felt. Duch, Jute, and Stair Carpets; Hearth Rugs; Mat i tings, various kinds IAOO CHAIRS, comprising American, IvUu Knglish, Austrian Bent Wood, Italian, and Colonial, to suit all classes. Wholesale and Retail.. oAA TOILET GLASSES. Very handsome WO ones just opened; also, a large lot of Chimney Glasses, Walnut, Gilt, and Ebonized Frames.. A a CHESTS DRAWERS in various woods v and styles. KA WASHSTANDS & TOILET TABLES, *-'" various designs. OA SETS TOILET WARE, some very "^ choice.! • BEDDING of all kindsS BLANKETS, QUILTS, SHEETS, &o. AOK PAIR WHITE CURTAINS, Lace Leno, Aplique, &c. MANCHESTER DRAPERY GOODS CLOTHING, &0, .; Book Catalogues sent Post Free. Holloway, Garlick and Cranwell, CITY HALL ARCADE. QUEEN AND LORN-.-STREETS, AUCKLAND. 4' ...4 ; X> AN X "jLj" OL I D AY. The BANKS will be CLOSED on 25th and 26th December, 1878; OLONIAL INSURANCECOMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital .. .. ~ ■■ ■■ £2,000,000 HEAD OFFICE-WELLINGTON. NOTICE TO INSURERS. At the expiration of the first Financial Period of the Company tbe Directors will offer to persons who have insured with the Company the right of taking up at par one of the unalloted shares for every £1 of premium paid by them whether for fire or marine risks. GKO. S. HRAHAM, General Manager



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