KARANGAHAPE RATEPAYERS.

A mketing of the Ratepayers of the Karango naye District was held iast evening, in the Newton Hall, Mr Joseph warren in the cbair. The chairman explained the business 9f the meeting, which was to consider the cairns of ISlr <"berry for compensation for a'leged injury to his property in cutting- down Randolph:. Street, and a claim from the City Councufor £83 Is id, being balf the cost of repairing the Karangahape Road. Mr Cherry claimed £18. Mr Gregory said the City Council had never before put ma r::ni'ar claim, although the dis trict had bae:; in existence nine ye«rs. He thought the p re-rent Board had some hand in it for the purpose of forcing the district into the bcrouph. Mr- Crouch considered that the Board should ascertain the fair cost and pay it. He saw no other m ans of escape. Mr Barnes moved that the matter be referred to the Resident Itfagistr-ite'd Court for settlement. Mr Napper objected to going to law, as the Board would get the worst of it. Mr Ba! n moved, "That they write to the Council to re-consider the claim." Mr Stain 3 said the Giafton Road District had been in the same difficulty, and only cot out of it by paying. Mr Gregory, in a humorous speech, re commended going to law and settling the matter. (Laughter.) Mr bain's motion was carried, and Mr Wilkessugeested that a depu tation wait upon the Council. Mr Wilcos was also of the same opinion, and seconded, a motion to that effect. Mr White moved, Inat they offer a fourth ot the amount, and in the event of this not being accepted, to allow the matter to go to law." Mr Willies suggested tnat a deputation, consisting of the Board, wait on the Council, empowered tn make the best ar rangements possible, by arbitration or otherwise, being fully empowered to bring the matter before the Resident Magistrate, was accepted. Mr Cherri'a claim was next considered, and a great deal of discussion followed. Mr Garrett characterised Mr Cherry's claim as "preposter ous." Mr Barnes was equally opposed to it, and moved " That Mr Cherry's claim be not enter tained," Mr Staines had got his claim through aflukeb'cuigeof the ignorance of the Board of the Public Works Act. Mr Gregory seconded the motion, and it was unanimously carried. On the motion of Mr Cherry a vote of thanks was accorded to tho Board for calling the meet ing- _______————

A.R.C. SUMMER MEETING.

The general entries for this meeting closed at So-clocklast.i^a^ow^

Railway Plst-j or" oOsovs. Weight for age. Distance, |-mi!e. R. H. Vallance's Pinfire, P. Butler's Fiction, E. Peikins's Xantippe, vv. Walters's b>ij- colt, dam Slander, by Traducer, Jame3D^y-s Izaak Walton. Handicap Hurdle Race of oOsovs., with a sweepstakes of 2sovs. each for acceptors; the amount accruing from sweepstakes to go to socjnd horse. Distance, 2J miles, over 9 flights of hurdles. W. Percival bay g Tom Finn, R.- H. Valiance's Kversley, P. Butler's Agent, syrs., James Smith ns Jonathan Wild, Richard Me ■ Gee's Perfume, John Thor-i c's Whitefoot. Maiden Plate of 80sovs., with a sweepstakes o£'2sovs. each; amount accruing from sweep stakes to go to second horse. Distance, li miles. H. H. Vallance's Pinfire, P. Butler's liction, James Hunt's Yattapa. A. Buckland's Omega, 8. C. Caulton's Tregeagle. A Macdonalds Repo, C. B. Edward3's Misdemeanour, W. Walters s br c by Traducer. dam Yaiterina. NEW YEAR'S DAY.

Derby Stakes, of 50030V3., added to a sweep stakes of 103ovs. each. Colts. Bst lOlbs; fllhes and geldings, Bat 51bs. Distance. 1J miles. Closed, 16 subscribes. A. Buckland's eh c Omega, 3yrs , C. B. Kdwards's eh f Misdemean our, 3yrs., S. C. Caulton'a g f Althea, 3yra. Publicans' Purae, of 60sovs., with a sweep stakes of 2sove. each; amount accruing from sweepstakes to go to second horse. Weight for age. Winner of Kailway Pate to carry 7los extra. Distance, 1 mile. W. Percival ns Tom Finn, R. H. Vellance's Pinfire, R. H. Vallances Eversley, P. Butler's Fiction, E. Perkin's Panga -werewere. S. C. Caulton's Gillie Catlum, A.Mac donald's Repo, Walters's br c by Traducer, dam Yatterina,2yre.. James Day's Izaak Walton. Selling Race of 50sovs., with a sweepßtakes or 2sovs. each added. "W inner to be sold by auction immediately after the race. 1 mile and a distance. R. H. Vallance's Eversley, 300sovs.. P. Butler's Fiction, 300sovs., James Hunts Yattapa, 200aovs., C. B. Edwards's Augur 50dovs., W. Walters'* b c by Izaak Walton, dam Slander, 300iovs., R. Thorpe's Gollen Crown, Grand Stand Handicaplo£ lOOsova., with a sweepstakes of 3sovs. each; amount accruing from sweepstakes to go to second horse. Distance. 11 miles. W. Percival ns Tom Finn, K. H. Vallance's Pinfire, R. H. Vallances Eversley, P. Butler's Fiction, P. Butlers Agent, A. Buckland's Omega. E. Perkins's Pungawere were, B. Perkins's Xantippe, S. C. Caultons Gillie Callum, A. McDonald's Ariel, A. Mc- Donald's Repo. W. Walter3's Venus Tiansit, James Day's Auckland Plate of lOOsovs, wiih a sweepstakes Oi 33OVS each ; amount accruing from sweep stakes to go to second horse. Distance, 2 miles. W. Percival ns Tom Finn, K.s H. Vallance's Pin fire M. Edgar's Don. P. Butler's Fiction, A. Buckland's Omega, E. Perkins's Pungawere vrere, S. C. Caultons 'I regeagle, A. McDonalds Ariel, W. Walters'a br c by Traducer. dam yat terina, K. McGee'3 Klsa, R. Farmers Lady Elizabeth. Stewards' Handicap of lOOsova, with a sweep stake of 330V8 each for acceptors; amount accruing from sweepstakes to go to second horse. Distance, 1 mile and a distance.® W. Percival ns Tom Finn, H. H. VaUancea Piofire R. 11. Vallance's Kversley. P. Butter's Fiction, A. Buckland's Omega, B. Perkins's Pungawere •were, E. Perkinb's Xantippe, S. C. Caultons Gillie Callum, A. McDonald's Ariel, A. Mc- Konald'a Repo, W. Walter's Venus Transit, James Day's Izaak Walton. K. Thorpe'3 Golden CrowD, R. Farmer's Lady Elizabeth.

WAITEMATA COUNTY COUNCIL.

A meeting of Ithe Waitemata County Council ■was hfld yesterday afternoon, in Mr Lambs offices (Mr Waller in the chair); when the Treasurer, Mr Oliver Mays, produced the financial statement and balanca-sheet, which, after some discns3ion were adopted, rhe state ments were as follows:—Lake District Board, £100; works tendered for, £1,065; Government printer, £1 3s 9d; half-year's rent, £5; reserved for Kaukapakapa, £500; engineer's commission (say), £97; Atkin, printer, £12 4s 6d; contractor's deposit to be returned, £81; balance, £305 2s. (Signed) Oliver Mays, Treasurer. Statement ■Of County Fund for quarter ending December 31.1878 : To balance September 30, £1,913 los ; to land fund, £16 12s ; contribution from Lake Board, £50 : contractors' deposits, £66: license fees, North Head, now due, £130; half-years subsidy, now due. £250; balance of County rate, £100; total, £2,438 13s 6d. By accounts paid since September 30,£1441 44s 6d Mr Seaman's account, £55 3s 9d; election expenses, £61 9s 6d. The Chairman said the motion for payment of mem bers should be withdrawn, as there wora bo lauds for the purpose, nor for the construction Of a new road between Henderson's Mill and Swanson's Creek. If was resolved to call for tenders for making tne Watipu and Huia Road, to be paid for out of the money which had been set apart for the Manukau Riding. In reply to Mr Bond, requesting repairs to be done to the Ararimu and Riverhead Road, it was resolved to make an application to the Survey Office to have the line surveyed. A sum of £80 for the Kirikiri Point J<oad was votid.- A letter from the collector of rates, •asking for power to recover rates due on native lands leased to Europeans, was postponed for future consideration. — On the motion of Mr Allison it was determined : "That the office of the Council be removed to a more convenient jlace, and that the office hours toe from 10 a.m. r.Jifi I p.m."—Mr Lamb moved an amendment, " That it should be moved to a central position in tho County."—ln respect of a tender from Mr Murrell, for forming and fasclning McLeods Road, Waitakerei, it was resolved "That no tenders be accepted for any works until the funds of the Council shall be auamented. —Mr James was elected clerk to the Council for the current year.—On the motion of Mr Lamb it was resolved "That application be made to the •Governmenc for the refund of £250 for the portage road to Kaipara."—The accounts were passed,' and a few other matters of minor Interest held over. The meeting then adjourned for a month.

THE CASE OF HALLUCINATION.

THEORY OF THE GIRL'S COM PLAINT.

WELLINGTON, this day.

A statement has been made on excellent authority which may probably throw some light on the extraordinary charges made by Miss Jones against Mr Wilson, the principal of the Wellington College. It is said that Miss Jones has, for some considerable time past, been in the habit of talcing hydrate of chloral. It is conjectured that the delu sions under which Miss Jones apparently labours are the result of a disordered imagi nation, consequent upon the indulgence in this drug. Miss Jones appears to be in pos session of good health, and shows none of the symptoms which are de clared by medical men to indicate the habitual use of chloral. Mr Mausford, K.M., has suggested the ad visability of an official inquiry being held into the circumstances of the case as to the form which the investigation should take ; that it is a matter which it will be for the Government of the College who are the proper persons to take the initative in the matter and to decide. The strangest part of the case is the great conflict of medical testimony respecting the sanity of Miss Jones. Mr Mansford has received a certifi cate from a medical gentleman, who, states that he has studied Miss Jones' case for a ■considerable time, and has no doubt that 'i£he is of unsound mind. Some of the ■statements which she made before Mr Jtfansford at the inquiry also seemed to be ■quite incompatible with her sanity. CHEAP RAILWAY FARES. It has been decided to issue return tickets at single fares on all the North Island

Railways!for the CkrMinas- Holidays, on and after the 23rd insfc^ana^ayailable until the 6th'January. The 'time-of transit by, railway between Wellington and Feather stou is to be reduced by"4o minutes "after New.Year."..:' .. ■•■■■■■- • "•':'." '•'■ I-, .. -

Printed and bliftJg n Ae&ls Henev Bbktt, «f. .^"office, JTZfa ,■■■:.,.■■/■■-.

•EVSSIKG Sl!Ai<, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14.



■ MONDAY, DECEMBER 16. THE POKENO CATTLE SALE WILL take place in the Yards, near the Railway Station, on Monday next, 16th December, at 12 o'clock. ALFRED BUCKLAND. X^LLERSLIE Q A L E] POSTPONED. In consequence of Mr. Graham's absence from Town, THE GREAT LAND SALE AT ELLERSLIE is POSTPONED till WEDNESDAY NEXT, At 11 a.m. .... A Plan can be seen at Mr. Buckland's, and at the Hllerslie Hotel. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18. THE DRTJRY SALE. FOR SALE, on Wednesday, Decem ber 18. A Mixed Herd of 250 Store Cattle And, A Combined Reaping and Mowing Machine, in good order. fssFK-si ALFRED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER IS. WOOL! WOOL ! WOOL ! mHE THIRD SALE OF THE SEASON Will be held on WEDNESDAY, December 18, AT TWO O'CLOCK P.M. ALFRED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1& THE HAYMARKET. THE undersigned has received instruc tions from Mr. T. R. McLarnon, to efter on Wednesday next, December 18, about 200 ACRES LAND at Papatoitoi, with a large frontage to the Great South Road. The Farm will be offered in one lot, and, if not disposed of aa a whole, in three lots, as follows :— LOT I.—Contains 80 acres, of which 20 acres are in crops of oats, wheat, &c, -which can be taken at a valuation or time given for harvesting. There is a new 5-roomed House, Stables, and suitable outbuildings, and never-failing well. LOT 2.—Containing 50 acres, with a large frontage to the Great South Road, is first class land, and has a never-failing supply of water, and the crop of 20 acres of wheat on the Bame condition as the former lot. LOT 3.—Containing 70 acres of first-class Jand, with a large frontaee to a good road, about half-a-mile from the Great South Koad, all in good grass. Plans at the Haymarket. Terms: Half cash ; balance can remain at 8 per cent. Alfred buckland. /\sbor;ne's reaper and BINDERS THE HAYMARKET. TO ARRIVE per Mail Steamer, and FOR SALE by the] undersigned—a.Consignment of the above-named Machines. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1878. EDWA D LEWIS WILL Sell by public auction, at his Store, on Tuesday, 17th instant, at 11 o'clock a.m., A CONSIGNMENT OF SHEFFIELD GOODS, Comprising Electro-plated Tea and Coffee Sets Salt Cellars, Cruet Stands Laquer and Pickle Frames Fish and Desert Sets Spoons and Forks Table and Pocket Cutlery. Also, 1 case Pictures 1 case Vases and Lustres. 2 cases Vases and Lustres 2 cases Bronze Ornaments These are very chaste and beautiful, and are now on shew. Ladies are invited to inspect them. '■ ' ■. , - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20. At Two o'clock, , AUCTION SALE ON-THE PREMISES OF R BAIRD, VICTORIA-StREET. S T O C K-I N-T R A D E cp FIELD AND GARDEN SEEDS, Shop Fixtures, Weighing Machines, Bone- Crusher. Large Galvanised Iron Store, The Lease of Premises and Stables. A. G. GRANT HAS received instructions to sell by auction, on the premises, Victoria-street, on Friday, 20th December, at two o'clock prompt, THE WHOLE STOCK-IN-TRADE, Comprising— HWhite and Red Cowgrass, Alsyke, Lucerne, Trefoil and Alfalfa Clovers, s Timothy, Doob, Rat-tail, Yarrow, Fescues, Poas and Ryegrass; Flower, Garden, and Tree Seeds in great variety. Shop Fixtures, Counters, Show Stands, Weighing Machines, Counter Scales, Weights and Measures, Bone Crusher, Bins, agricultural Pictures, Flower Stands, Offl.ce Furniture, Spring Cart and Har ness, Breaking Tackle, Whips, &c. A choice lot of Dahlias and other Plants, Ferns. &c, &c, in Pots, all of which can be planted out at once. Large new Corrugated Iron Store, 70 feet x 25 feet, now standing on the Breakwater Road, Mechanica' Bay. Can be removed by the purchaser. Unexpired term of Lease of Stores in Victaria street, and Stables, having about six years to run. Terms :—Under £30, cash; over £30, approved . bills, at three months, n • . A.UCTI O N E E R The undersigned is now prepared to conduct Sales by PUBLIC AUCTION of SHIPS, MER CHANDISE, LANo, and HOUSEHOLD FUR NITURE, and hopes by strict attention to busi ness, moderate charges, and prompt rendering of Account Sales, to merit a share of public patronage. He would refer to his 13 years' successful, extensive, aud varied experience in this capacity inWaaganui. EDWARD LEWIS, Wine and Spirit Me-chant, and General Importer, Cnstom-ho'Jse-street. Auckland, JSTov. 6,1878.



B. TONKS] -" v-p,'."',.';'_ ■, ■ . [R.-C- CARI^ - MONDAY, DECEMBER 16. EXTENSIVE & UNRESERVED SALE ■•■•':■ J.'.i ■ OT ENGLISH FURNITURE, DRESSING ; GLASSES, GILT MIRRORS, VALUABLE OIL PAINTINGS, IROR BEDSTEADS, TOILET SETS, FEATHER PILLOWS, WARDROBES, PIANOS (BY AUCHER AND BORD), AMERICAN ORGAN. B. TONES & CO, WILL sell by auction, at 11 o'clock on Monday, 16th instant, LARGE and VALUABLE SHIPMENT OF ABOVE GOODS, of a better description and quality than ever before offered in this market, comprising— Very Choice and Valuable Oil Paintings, Din wing-room Suites in -walnut; Dining-room Sui ;..'*, oak and mahogany; Plate Glass Gilt Mirrors, Marble-top Twisted Pillar Dressing Glasses, Loo and Occasional Tables, Whatnots, Wardrobes, Music Stools, Commodes, Cabinets, Davenports, Papier Mache Tables, Book-shelves, Marble-top Washetands, Dining Tables, Chef foniers, Hat Stands, Card Tables, Writing Tables, Bedsteps, Benger Chairs, Towel Horses, Six PIANOS (Walnut), by Aucher and Bord One AMERICAN ORGAN, &C, &C, &C. The Auctioneers invite inspection of this Shipment, in being specially selected to suit the requirements of those who appreciate a good quality of furniture. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17. AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK. 18 TRUNKS BOOTS AND SHOES. 11 CASES HUNGARIAN NAILS. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by auction on Tuesday •next, at 11 o'clock. T Q TRUNKS, J. O consisting of Fancy, Plain, Blacked Kid Glove Boots and Shoes. n CASES . Hungarian Nail 3, assorted sizes. Terms at Sale. At 11 o'clock. MONDAY, DECEMBER 16. SALE OF UNREDEEMED PLEDGES. R. ARTHUR HAVING received instructions, will sell a quantity of Unredeemed Pledges at the Mart, Queen-street, on Monday next, 16th inßtant, at 11 o'clock, _ No. 98, Bth June, 1878, Volunteer Silver Cup ; 72, 6th June. 5 sides Leather; 50.13 pair Water tights and Elastic-sides (New Goods); 000, 4th January, Shawls, &c; 629, 13th May. 2 Silk Dresses, Pea Jacket, Lncc Shawi: 407, 21st Feb., 2Pictures : 85, sth Feb., D.C.S. Watch; 38, 11th April, D.6. Geneva ; 697. 15th. May. DC Geneva; 409. 21th April. Goia Chain; DOo, 28th January, O.F. Watch, Silver Chain, Gold Albert and King; 430. 25th April. Brooch and Locket; 201, D.C. Verpe ; 351.18 th April, Child's Frock, and 3 Wrappo s; 673, 11th May, Trousers and Veßt; 62, 6th June, I-arpe Cramp ; 693, Bth July, Boots nnd Velvet Overalls ; 053,15t May, French Merino Dress: 498. 27th June. Coat, Vest, and Shawl; 43!, 12th August, Ru* and W. Blanket; 892. 31st August, 2 Petticoats; 660, 6th July. 3 Blankets; 491). 27th June, Coat and Vest; 833, 28th August, 2i yards Cloth; 616, sth July, 2 yards Superfine Broadcloth : 66, Matting; 621, 10th July, 2 Silk Jackets, Shawl, and Dress; 623. 9th May, 10 Pictures; 607, 10th May, 10 Pictures, 2 Sewing Machines; 907, 20th March, Work Box; 880, 28th May, Accordian. Also, a quantity of Miscellaneous Goods too numerous to mention.—JAMES RAE, Pawnbroker. MONDAY, DECEMBER 16. a FARM OF 79 ACRES, STOKES' POINT, NORTH SHORE. riIHE subscribers will sell at the Land JL Mart, Fort-etreet, on Monday, 16th inst., at 12 o'clock. Allotment 120, Pariah of Takapuna, contain ing 79 acres, adjoining Messrs. Cooper - and Johustone's proper:ies, and opposite Mr Thomson's. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneer: a_sf |__PB MONDAY, DECEMBER 16. TWO COMFORTABLE COTTAGES, AND FREEHOLD ALLOTMENT, POMPELLIER TERR/ICE, PONSONBY. THE Sullscribors have received instruc- J tions from the owner, who is leaving the colony, to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-atreet, on Monday, December 16, at 12 O'clock, That Valuable FREEHOLD PROPERTY. situate in Pompellier Terrace, Ponsonby? | near the main road, and immediately opposite Mr. Quick's residence, on which are erected two comfortable Verandah Cottages, of six and four rooms respecti vely, recently painted, papered, and varnished, fitted with stoveß and ovens, water tanks, &c, and bo!h in thorough good order. The yards are bricked, and the back garden well drained and planted. *,:'.-. . This property Is only offered for sale on account of the owner leaving the colony, and mußt positively be sold. ' > ■. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, ' Auctioneers., , -; TUESDAY, "DECEMBERj 17. ' PICTURES! PICTURES! PICTURES! ; CONSISTING OF •" : , fr! OIL PAINTINGS, OLEOGRAPHS'^ CHROMOGRAPHS, ENGRAVINGS PHOTOGRAPHS, LITHOGRAPHS &a, &a, &c. All Handsomely and Tastefully Fkamed. • THE subscribers will sell at their Rooms, Fort-street, on Tuesday next. 17th instant, at 11 o'clock, A CONSIGNMENT OF WELL-SELECTED PICTURES, just landed. To be Sold Without Reserve, SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers. B.|TONKS R.C. CARR WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18. AUCKLAND SUMMER RACES. GRAND-STAND BAR, BOOTHS, AND CARDS, / FOE ' , LfV/V BOXING - DAY^ NEW - YEAR'S DAY, And 2nd JANUARY. h'■'•<'■ 1 B. TONKS & CO.' ; ARE instructed by the Stewards of the Racing Club to sell, on Wednesday, at 12 o'clock, ,"::0: "j'il. .:■-•' The Abovk. A BERDEEN POLISHED GRANITE .___'■ ■ MONUMENTS, | In Rkd and Blue, from £5, Free on board ship to any part of New Zealakd Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. lists and Prices fbke from JOHN Lk.GGJS Sculptor, Aberdeen, Scotland. ■



WH. TV A MPIEK IS SELLING • OFF! SELLING OFF! AND that IS HOW hk is giving LARGE CHRISTMAS BOXES FOR TWO WEEKS ONt.Y". The finest women in the world have big feet., and I have good news for them, namely, S W, Prunella Boot, size 7, reduced to 7s 6d a pair. and in Queen-sreet they are 11s sd. Come and see my superior lfcht coloured and white Josephine Kid Gloves, different sizes, at2s6d, and then tell your friends. Children's Frocks, 2s to 4s 6d. Coroe and see the bargains in Ladies' Straw Hats, fit Is 6d. For those who love their children, I have Boxes of Paintß with Brushes, etc., complete, 4d; for those who love them very much, I have a better kind at 9d ; and for those -who dots on their childrer, I have a better kind still for Is the set. Lovely Pomade 6d a bottle; Violet Powder 2 packets a penny: Opodeldoc, for bruises, sprains, rhemat ism, &c. &c. 6d a bottle: large bott'es Lavender Water and Jockey Club Scent 6d a bottle; other kinds in jars 4d a jar; fancy Cut Glass do. 9d to Is6d; a few Black Silk Belltoppers reduced to 7s; White do, reduced to 6s ; Men's Braces and Beits reduced to 9d a p<»ir; Glass Elephants, Reindeers, Swans'. Ostriches, and Boots contain ing Scent Is each; Fancy Baskets of Scent re duced to id ; lny nicest price Piano Sheet Music is reduced to 6d each, the next price is re duced to 3d, and another large lot reduced to cue penny each ; laree illustrated books of Opera P-ouffe Music for drawing-rooms or stago re duced to 6d each, the regular price of some of them, I beliove, is 4s; Hat and Hair Ornaments reduced to4d each; handsome sets of brooch and Ear-rings reduced to Is 6d the pet; lot of chil drens' Christmas Boots cheap ; Looking Glasses 4d. 6d, at>d lOd per doz,; Blue and Gold Satin Furniture Trimming reduced to 4d a yard; very handsome 20-Keyed Christmas Concertinas, 53 each; Darning Need' es, 6 a penny; fresh lot of Dress Improvers stuffed with real down, Cd or 4s per doz., will do well to mako the loveliest of pillows for babies and others ; Piping Cord, 18 knots for 6d, worth at least is; Superior 1 Back Combs reduced to lCd; Infants' Velvet Hats reduced to 2d each ; Colored Drees Buttons reduced to 3d a doz.; Black Satin do. 3d a doz.; Ladies' Rink Collars 4d each; Morley's Knit ting Cotton, as usual, 2s alb; other Knit ting Ootton reduced to Is 9d tho lb. The Girls' White Stockings, I am selling at 6d are better than those 1 usually have, and are ' worth lOd or Is. Over 16 doz. handsome Leaiher Bags for ladies or gentlemen, 2s 6d to 4b. Come and see what a frightful lobs they are to some . body; Prunella Boots, sa, Come and see my gland show of superior Sewn do. at 63 6d; Kid Boots reduced to 6s; Men's White Cambric Dress Ties reduced to 2d; Men's Satin Scarves, as usual. Is; Vests reduced to 3s 6d; Hamburg Net reduced to lOd. It makes beautiful dresses for children. Ladies' White Stays reduced to Is 6d a pair; another ; kind reduced to 2s; Men's Trousers reduced to 7s a pair; Hair Pads, 12 inches long and 6 wide, reduce! to Id each; Boy's Felt Hats reduced to la and Is 9d each ; Men's imitation Gold Watch Guards reduced to Is 6d; Face Powder for the stage reduced to 6 packets for is; Ladies high heeled Patent Leather Drees Shoes, with rosettes, reduced to 7s a pair; Knipara Plaid Shirts, reduced to 3s each; a fevr White do reduced to to 3s 6d; Gir's' White and Coloured Gauntlet Qtoves, 9d a pair; other land 4d and 6d; In fants' Scotch Cap? reduced to Pd; Jet Bracelets reduced to 4d and 9dapair; Frilling reduced to 6d a yard; Cat and Dog Collara reduced to 6d; Lovely Feather-Kdge Ribbon reduced to 4Jd a yard ; Ladies' Sleevelets Jackets reduced to 5a and 7s; Men's Coloured Handkerchiefs, 4d each; Fancy Feathers reduced to 2d; Lovely Summer Crinolines roduced to 9d each; Welsh. Flannel reduced to 1b 2d; Red do., Is: Windsor Honey and Glycerine Soap, as usual, 2d, or 7 cakes, for Is: Bag Purses, for presents, Id to Is; Rosettes reduced to 6d a pair; very large packets of large or Bmall Hair Pins, 2d; Girls' Jackets reduced to Is each; Stay Busks reduced to 2d a pair; the St.l James' black high crowned hard Felt Hate reduced to 33 6d; Machine Silk, as usual, Is lOd a doz. reels, or 2d each; Skeins of Silk. 4d a doz.; Black Kid Gloves, Bize 6, reduced to Is 3d a pair; White Handled Forks reduced to 4d each. The sen sible women will make Petticoats and Children's Frocks out of my beautiful Crinolines at9d: Day Books reduced to 9d and Is; Ladies Fancy Chemises, 4s 6d; do. Night Dresses, 63 ; Hand Mirrors. 2s each; Ruled Note Paper, as usual, 4d a quire; Envelopes, 25 for 3d; large Tootn Combs, 3d; small do., 2d; Men's Leather Slippere, 2s 6d; Keels of Machine Thread. 3d a reel; large do., 8d and lOd; handsome gilt Belt Clasps, lod a pair: Spectacles, Is a pair; Wave Braid, 2d a doz. knots; Tracing Braid, 2d a doz. yards; Holloway's Pills, for the last time, 3s 2d a box; Bairy's Tricopheroup, reduced to Is 4d a bottle; Grey and Brown Braid, 36 yards for 9d ; white Tick Binding, 30 yards for Is; £ilk Cushion Cord reduced to Id a doz yards; Furniture Gimp reduced to 3d a doz. yds.; Wooden Knitting Pins 2d a pair; Wooden Crochet Hooks reduced to 2d each ; Tailor's Thimbles, 9da doz.: Towels reduced to sd; Men's Suites reduced to 9d; Solitaires, 4d a pair: colored Foreign Note Paper 43 a quire; 60 mcli Tape Measures. Id; Superior Hair Pads, Gd to Is; Black Bugle Fringe reduced to 3*l a yard ; Silk Fringe, 6d a yard; Hat Trimming reduced to Id a yard; Mantle Ornaments reduced to id each. Some timea you hear of nomeone returning la in the &, but many o£ my reductions arc equal to return ing 5s and 6s in the £, and some 10i. Please not toforget that. Ladies' Fancy Handk'-ivhiefs, Is; Inferior ditto, 4d ; Gents' ditto, 6d. W. H. DAMPIER, Corner of Victoria and tlobson-streets. WANTED, the Ladies to know that J. Williams has opened up a nice lot of cheap Goods. Real Maltese Lace from 9d to Is 9d per yard; splendid Kid Gloves, Is 9d a pair; Ladio9 Lace btockings. Is a pair (a splendid lot; Ladies' Underclothing Chemises, from Is9d each; White Skirts in great variety, from 4s each; a largo variety of costumes cheap (the latest fashion ; a splendid lot of Ostrich Feathers, Flower-, Ribbons, in great variety, cheap ; Silk and J ace Ties (a good assortment), cheap; the best variety ot Frilling from 4d to la a yard ; Infants' Bibs, 6d each ; Pinafores, Costumes, &c., Men's and Boys' Brown Cotton Socks, 5d a pair (the best in Au-'kland); Men's and Boys' Elastic Braces, 6d a pair; a great variety of Gilt and Black Brooches and Ear-rings, Suite 3, and Fancy Goods; also, a nice variety of Mourning Brooches and Ear-rings, Is 6d each. Boar in mind Ladies, this is tho cheapest House in Auck land for tho above Goods.—J. WILLIAMS, junction Queen and Grey-strectf>, four doors above Market entrance. DURHAM - STREET, CORNER OF ALBERT-STRBKT, nS /o.DEL'EAmwi (SI AUOKLAHB. jMj Shirts Made to Orderly Measure. MENT OjNLY. jgROWN, BAREETT & CO.'S AUCKLAND STEAM COFFER AND SPICE A3 ILLS ';// ..'' ~.., COFEEES. \~™" ir IS NOT SUFFICIENTLY KNOWN THAT GOOD COFFEE is the best stimulating ' Beverage both for Winter and ;•; ■: Summer. :, To obtain what you really want, ask for our Best Brands, the EXCELSIOR or STANDAR which have sustained their good names ov Ten Years, and have very much increased i demand—a siire proof o their being consumed and appreciated in all households througho v , and even out of our province. i IC3L Wholesale only at our JUiub and Agents : fsi, Retail at all Grocery Establishments Town and Country. S*Jj v Our best ggo Excelsior Brand, green label qualities. ,b.S!-) Standard „ red „ VKverypkge. sg"o Lion „ pink „ J with our v m ' signature. *** g <d« ) Our lowest 5-2sf Anchor „ puce „ [ qualities, hS3 Crown „ yellow „ (without our l®§£ ) signature. O PEPPERS and SPICES we guarantee of Best Quality, and free of adulteration. BROWN, BARRETT & CO. Blliott-street, 13th July, 1878 TJ'OYAL -]t|"AIL TTO TEL, ; VICTORIA AND ELLIOTT-STRBKTS, o IF (in the vioiottx of the theatre), A tr 0 xi.LA n p. Families, Tourists, and Commercial Gentle men visiting Auokland, will find this Hotel comfortably furnished an d thoroughly ventilated. The roof has been ventilated with all the latest hotel improvements. Tne Bath-rooms are fitted with hot and cold water, also shower baths on latest approved principle, and patent waste pipes, &c, J. CODLING, with his experience as Hotel Proprietor of one of the largest hotels in England, ought to influence a large trade in this lino. J. CODLING, Proprietor. S?Doh*¥ Move !—Give the Hotel Restaurant a turn to-day for your Lunch. Tea from sto 7 o'clook.J



SmHISTLB-HVI :E'L. J_ QUfIEN-STREfctT SPLENDID BARS AND SITTING-BOOMS. THE UP-STALRS BAR I B I L L I A R^D ■ R O JO M Unequalled in the Colonies. J. L ITT LE, PROPRIETOR. THE ARMY AND NAVY HOTEL, Upper Queen-street. ARTHUR DIXON, Proprietor. . The Army and Nary Shades and Restaurant IS NOW" OPEN, Where you can have .a Hot Sausage, Bread, and. a Glass of.Beer, for 6d also, Grilled Steak, 6d ; with bread, 7d; Grilled Chop, 6d; with bread, 7d. Chops and Steaks in ten minutes after the order is given. "VTOTTINGHAM CASTLE HOTEL, JM MORRINSVILLE, PIAKO. JOHN WOOD Begs to draw the attention °« Tourists and Travellers to the above New and Handsomely furnished Hotel, in the centre of the,ma^ificent Piako District. From this Hotel *6 *® mountain, and other bold and unrivalled scenery, may be gazed upon. Good Stabling. Secure Paddocks. Saddle Horses on Hire. j. WOOD. Proprietor. POINT RUSSELL HOTEL. MERCKR. .. DANIEL ARKBLL begs to inform the travelling public that he has made great im provements to the above welt-known Hotel, and in addition to other excellent accommodation, there is now added a Railway Refreshment Room ay the Station, for the special conven ience of travellers by every train. The Best of Wines and Spirits. Hanoook'3PAr^lia^ Ale. HE CRITSRIO N HOTEL, CAMBRIDGE First-class Accommodation fob Families*. SAMPLE ROOMS FOB COMMERCIAL GENTLEMEN. BEST RANDS WINES AND SPIRITS On Hand GOOD STABLING. Horses for Hire at Moderate Cnarges. EDWARD HEWITT, Proprietor. RATIONAL CTUTEIT. CAMBRIDGE, WAIKATO. Mr W. Walker, late mine host of the Com mercial Hotel, Hamilton, begs to inform his Mends and the public generally that he has assumed the proprietorship of this well-known and favourite House, which he intendß ehall retain its position aa a leading Hotel in the Wnikctfco The Rooms are large, lofty, well-ventilated, and liberally furnished. The Suites of Apartments for Families are first-class. _ The Show Rooms for Commercial Travellers, Allcock's Billiard Table, and the Stablino Accommodation, are unequalled ii the pro vince ; the latter being under the superinten dence of First-class Grooms. BUGGY AND SADDLE HORSES ON HIRE. The extension of the Railway to Hamilton makes Cambridge less than one day's pleasure PROPRIETOR. COAL MINES HO T~E"L, HUNTIiEY. WILLTAM~RICHARDSOK Begs to inform Waikato settlers, and the travel ling pnblic, that he has assumed th» proprietor ship of the above Hotel, and is determined to make it a first-class resort for Tourists, Sports men, and others vißiting the District, and favouring him with their patronage. The best of Aleß, Wines, and Spirits kept Proprietor. 6>6> YEAKS IN THE WiNK TRADE. <Q)/w ■ This experience should be useful. All my Liquors will stand sampling, and I invite my friend 3to come and try them. As my supplies are obtained with special advantages direct from best Home sources, and purchased for Cash, I can defy competition. Try my Bass's Ale and Guiness's Stout. Griffin Brand, pints and quarts. I believe this is finer than anything in the market, and the brand is only procurable at my Stores in Custom House-street. EDWARD LEWIS, General Importer, and Wine and Spirit Merchant, (Late with L. D. Nathan and Co). Sole Auent for Thurston and Co.'b Celebrated Billiard Tables. Two Tables complete now on J. Walker and Son's very fine blend of Scotch Whisky Kilmarnooß), in case and bulk, and 31 years old L. l>. JS ATaA* * it- Agents, Auckland. THE GREATEST WONDER OF MODERN TIMES. : "' ; Long experience has. proved these famour remedies to be most effectual -in curing eithes the dangerous maladies or the slighter com plaints which are more particularly incidental to the life of a miner, or those living in the bush. Occasional doses of these Pills will guard the system against those evils which so often beset the human race, vi —Coughs, colds, and dis orders of the liver and stomach—the frequent orerunners of fey dysentery, diarrhoea, and holera. HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT Is the most effectual remedy tor scalds or wounds, ulcers, rheumatism, and all skin diseases ; in fact, when used according to the printed directions it never fails to cure alike deep and superflci ailments. "—— These Medicines may be obtained from all respectable Druggists andStorekeepersthrough out the civilised world, with directions for use n almost every language They are prepared only by the Proprietor THJMAS HOLLOWAY, 5 Oxford-street London. . *** Beware of Counterfeits that may emanate rom the United States. mANKS TANKS !! TANKS!! S. PARKER Has For Sale SUPERIOR CORRUGATED IRON TANKS, HOT From £2 ss. and upwards, "©» Complete with tap ready for use. Also, ' • : A Large Stock of SPOUTING, RIDGING, DOWN-PIPE; ' - &C., '■:'■■ &C, ■. ' "• &(V • V Always on Hand, at his GALVANISED IRON AND LEAD PIPE STEAM WORKS, VICTORIA-STREET EAST, A,UOKI,4NS,



Notice of Removal, mrs butter worth Will REMOVE to her NEW PREMISES on FRIDAY, December 20, (OPPOSITE THE MARKET HOUSE), QUEEN-STREET. When she -will hold a Clearing-Out Sale FOR ONE MONTH, to reduce her Eurplus Stock. TEN PER CENT will be allowed on a!l Cash Purchases from £1 and upwards. ear NOTE THE ADDRESS. "«» Spring and 'Summejr : & DRAPERY. ■«• ': TMTILNE AND|£IHOYCE Have now to hand Labsb Shipments for th incoming Season of all the newest and most fashionablesjstyles and materials. ■ MILLINERY, STRAW GOODS, IFANCY > fcARTICLES, of every kind. DRAPERY, HOSIERY, Etc., Etc. BLACK AND COLOURED SILKS Not to be beatenjin Auckland, either for , cheapnessfarldurabilitv. i i : PLAINIAND FANCY . DE[B S|S M A^TfE B I AIL^S Of every description, and of remarkably good value, with Fringe to match- A I special line of COLD SUMMER CASH i MERES. i ' MILNE AND CHOYCE It ifl well known keep the Largest Stock in Auckland of every description of Fancy Article that a Lady might require. Real and Imitation Laces, Cuffs and Collars, Gloves, the Newest Hosiery, &c. Special Attention is paid to he BABY LINEN and CHILD'S AND LADIES UNDER CLOTHING DEPARTMENT, which is in charge of a Lady of unrivalled experience in that particular line. Boys' and Men's Straw Hats Men's Pith Helmets Shirts, Collars, lies, &c, &c. TWEEDS, LINENS, AND MAN CHESTER GOODS. A LABGE STOCK. . Wcddiug>nd Mourning Orders Promptly Executed. IVJjLNE AND ChOYCE, CHEAPSIDE HOUSE. AUCKLAND. riAUIiUJN TO THE' PUBLIC. DR. BRIGHT"? PHOSPHODYNE. , Whereas it having become known to the Pro-' prietors of " Dr. Bright's Phosphodyne" that a Medicine, emanating from an unscrupulous London firm, is exported to India, China, &c, and foisted on purchasers as equal in efficacy to Dr. Bright's Phosphodyne, they feel it due to the public to specially caution them against this compound, and request their most careful attention to the following distinctive character istics of Dr. Bright's Phosphodyne :— Ist. That Dr. Bright's Phosphodyne IB sold only in cases. 2nd. The words "Dr. Bright's Phosphodyne are clearly blown in each bottle. } 3rd. The Registered Trade Mark and Signa ture of Patentee are printed on the label of every case. - 4th. Directions for v in all the following languages are enclosed each case—English, French, German, Italia Dutch, Spanißh, Por tuguese, Russian, Danish, Turkish, Persian, Hindostam Madrasse, Bengalee. Chinese, and Japanese without which none can possibly be Genuine. " DR. BRIGHT S PHOSPHODYNE i B the only reliable remedy for Nervous and Liver Com plaints and all Functional Derangements DR. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNE is patron ised by the aristocracy and the elite, extensively used in the Army and Navy, and strongly re commended by the leading Medical Practi tioners. DR. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNE is sold by all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the Globe. nlrS™."" 1*8! l Or DRi BRIGHT'S PHOSPHO DYNE, and do .not be persuaded to takeany useless and Possibl- Dangerous Substitute. Q N S A L E! yffix Late Arrivals from Xondon 285 ft P^CE^-GES Wines, Spirita, Bottlea i_Beer« Groceries, Musical. Inßtra .meats, Picture Frame Mouldings. Fancy Soau Selteogenes, P^os; FurnitureTand fSaaAdSt EDWABD LEWIS. Citstom HbtJSE-STi JO" I X.is V 'S^ ; H L -A _GJK'^; L;EAD ■ rrr r,' ■ "PI'BANLINEBS."I' ;-'' i rf-VfMq^' W. G. Nixey's Refined Black Lead is the cheapest and best for polishing Stoves and all kinds of Ironwork equal to Burnished Steel, without waste or dust. In Id., 2d., and 4d. blocks, and Is. Boxes. Caution.- There ar several imitations. Sold everywhex-d 1)y all ISreXndon: H°USC : IS' S°ho



Cheap Hardware House FOR i LOCKS, . .... ; BINGES, ; I ":,- : SHAM AND NAII5 ' REGISTER GRATES, COLONIAL OVENS, & c , Milk Pans and Buckets, Boilers, Sauce pans, &c, Tea and Coffee Pots. Scythes, Hay Fokks, akd Bakes Hooks, Fern, Furze, and Reaping Slashers, and Bill Hooks. s Hand, Rip, Tennon, Cross-cut, Pit an j Buck Saws. Hammers, Chisels, and Gouges. PLANES, LEVELS, BRACES, ANN BITS in great variety. -. Table, Pocket, and Pen Knives. N.S. and E.P. SPOONS and FORKS. Lamps, Globes, and Glasses. ts~ Five pek cent. Discount allowed to Cash Puechaseks on all Goods amounting to 20s. AND UPWA O • & J« Dickey, QUEEN-STREET. i^HEAP TIMBER 1 CHEAP TIMBER The Undersigned are Belling SASHES DOORS and MOULDINGS at the VERT LOWEST KATES. Have also on hand a very large and superior stock of First and Second Class Building: Timber of all kinds, at lowes rates. Wood Turning in aix iTsBRANOHES.-Cha ; Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Lees, a very low rates. Price Lists on application. HE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY Limited MECHANICS BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can be left at No 8, In nrance Buildings- f^ RATEFUL. — COMFORTING, EPPS'S COCOA. Breakfast. "By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition and by a careful application o! the fine properties of well-selected cocoa, Mr, Epps has provided our breakfast-tables with a de'icately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors' bills. It is by the judi cious use of such articles of diet that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until' strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. "We may escape many a fatal shafts keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame."—See article in the Civil Service Gazette. __ Made simply with boiling water or roift. " Sold only in Packets (Tins for abroad), labelled [thus: — JAMES EPPS & CO., HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMISTS, 48 Threadneedle-street. and 170 Piccadilly. Works: Eustonßoad. Camden Town, London a UCKLAND TURKISH BATES. """ -- Onehunga, October 15th, greater pleasure (and Ido fr iA 'Tb so as a public duty) than ■ B^ to give my testimony to H raL Jfsk. the wonderful power. o£ ■k wtf km your treatment in tie rak£Hsk sfisMfl baths for the cure of then- Wsm&mW matism. IhadtriedeTeiy came to you as a last re sort, at the recommenda tion of Dr. Zinzan, I had been twelve weeffl laid up, and came to you on crutches. Acorn plete cure was effected in seven days, whenl resumed my work.—Respectfully yonrs, WJu Hayeks. - , ~M 26, Queen-street, Auckland, October 8,1878.- Mr. K.D. Sykes: Sir,—Some .time has now elapsed since you effected a cure in my arm. i had been 20 years, and not been able tonit it ra my head. I was cured in one bath, m« appeared to me like a miracle.-Eespectfiw yours, James McCobmiok.. . ~.._- _^—«, 1%/TONT DEIPIETE, f* JIIJM /^ CORNER OF /^"^ DABBY - STREET, HA SO PEN ED' AND WILL LBND MONEYED* LAKGBOK SMALL SUMS, :•;. CLOTHING, JEWELLERY, BVBBY DESCRIPTION OF GOODS,1 at tno ; ; ■ Lowest Rate of Iniebkst. Note the Address: , -^m COBNEROF DARB;^-|^BEEI D.- - ' E Vi'l , T O 6UNMAKTSR _ 2 4 4, : Qua K-K^SfT*» Il« Opposite the Market. ON SALE, >N STOCK- MaJJ Single and Double Breech-loading ana * loading Fowling P T iec t eS' A _,^ a i fl - Just Received, ex Late Arrivaiß- Best Brands in Gunpowder _, _,_„ gy Shot, Eley-s Double Waterproof tCo a ridge Cases, Wadding. Patent sno* centrators ... Dreeob-l°adiD Cylinder Wire Cartridges, for Breeo» Shot Guns ; Gun Cases, Waterproof Covers Game Bags, &c. . overyd*Bo Breech-loading Implements ot eve« tion Patent Chilled Shot Am nniaea Breech-loading Revolvers and Am Infantry Swo-Tds i • Fishing Tackle Fireworks ■ - —- —T1 THE CITY OF AUCKLA^M^ ING & CLEANING ESTABLISH Richmond, and Wellkslby-stkbkt * (Established 1864.) i' ■■ W. EDGAR, PKO^Spa*loll^ While thanking the pubhc lor <ggf^oldW ! during the past 14 years, W. to inform them that he has now on plete stock of the very best »nd.«s»» he h«B that, with his >*&'■ adopted every nodern a2sSJt6be«i««ffl£ turn out his worK of.a Q«^-H^is* «*% W.B. has iust received aJarwg^otasJ? newest dyes for the most &£K2Bg& FeathW* Shawls, Opera Cloaks, Babiesl3rWßf. ; . SigWid SatiniDresses^egArf well flnfcheoV OB^J^^SS^^Sf.. any shade and well, purged, «|», ftn d nm 4nr oleahed, dyed, ,weu a pressejv^ o iirt« repaired at short notice. fa^ r cleaned, or dyed., .^.v-lij.'_iiwsfliinje»ti^aou . Orders left at the c ty.EstaßU"1 pt atteW" ley-street Bast, will me<&withJjw by leavi Ladies and Gentleme'n-yait9| g^^