TELEGRAPHIC.

GBAHAMSTOWN, this day. PREPARATIONS FOR OPENING YZ ; : RAILWAY. ■■The Hcnv J. Macandrew and Mr Blackett, ccO mpatied by the County Chairman and ?l?e Mayor> proceeded to Ohinemuri this morning for the purpose of looking at the fantry1 through which the railway will Cass They will return this even- Lr and be entertained at a grand }° qU et. -Great preparations are be w made for the ceremony connected turning the first sod of the railway by air George on Saturday. . There is to be a demonstration and review of the Volun teers in the afternoon, and a banquet will t«ke place after the ceremony. IMPORTANT GOLD DISCOVERY. | An important gold find has taken place in the Yoang New mine, Waite- L ur i. The reef is six inches thick, and \'at veins of solid gold running through it. J^ THE MAYORALTY. The Mayor-elect, W. McCullough, Esq., •s?as sworn in this af ternoou. A champagne juuch followed.

MAYORAL FESTIVITIES.

HAMILTON, this day.

At a meeting of t he Borough Council at I2o'clock the outgoing Mayor was presented Tvith ahandsomaly-engrbssed vote of thanks by the Chairman and Councillors for his cpast services J. B. White^ Esq., waf sworn ■jn and installed, and af te'nvards the Coun cillors proceeded to the bridge site, when the first pile placed in position was driven ],y ex-May or Vialou, the customary bottle 0 J champagne being broken on a pile by Miss .Vialou. ■ The Mayor and Councillors, accompanied by _ the officials and members of County Councils and High way Boards, &c, partook oi a luncheon provided by Mr Ross, contractor.

SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

(From Our Oavii Correspondent.)

INVERCAR^ILL, this day, RAILWAY DEMONSTRATION.

The Southland County Council have toted £100 for the demonstration on the opening of the railway to Christchurch. The Magistrate to-day quashed the elec tion of the new representatives of the County Council, on account of informalities.

CHRISTCHURCH. this day.

JOCKEY CLUB AUTUMN MEETING.

At a general meeting of the Canterbury Jockey Club the autumn programme was adjourned. It is nearly the same as last year< THE MARLBOROUGH. There are no fresh cases of fever on board the quarantined ship Marlborough. All the patients are fast recovering. POLICE INSPECTION—NEW MAYOR. Mr; Superintendent Weldon inspected the Christchurch police yesterday. Mayor Ick was duly installed Mayor of ■Christclrarch to-day. PIKE BRIGADE CONFERENCE. At the Fire Brigade Conference yester day, it was resolved that the brigades of the North Island be asked to join an Association so as to make it a colonial, and the first annual meeting to take place in Dnnedin in January 18S0. CHAMPION CRICKET TEAMS. Supt. Harris of Christchurch, has been ■elected first president of the Canterbury team for Victoria. They leave per Australia to-day. They play at Ballarat on the 27th and 28th.

NEW IRON STEAMER.

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An iron steamer of 75 tons, built by E. W. Mills, was successfully launched from his yards this morning. She is called the Patea, and is intended to trade between Wellington, Wanganui, and Patea. She mil probably be ready for sea in about a month.

MR RICHMOND AND HIS CONSTI TUENTS.

NF.T.SON. this day.

Mr Richmond, M.H.K., addressed his constituents last night, and received a vote of confidence.

SHIPPING.

.. - . RUSSELL, this day.*""

Arrivals —lona and Elinor. Sailed—Waiwera, Julia Price, and Re ward. ' V< ■)■ ■■-.(.■ GHRISTCHURCH, this day; CONDOLENCE TO THE QUEEN. At a meeting of the City Council last nighc.it wast resolved to cable a message of condolence to the Queen on the occasion of the deatn of Princess Alice. . A.t the same meeting a com mittee was appointed to inquire into the workings of various departments of:the Council, great dissatisfaction being expressed for some time at the way the interior arrangements of the Corporation, are carried out. There is again, a very great .scarcity of trucks at the port and shippingis delayed in consequence. '-. PIRE BRIGADE.

At the jFire Brigade conference last evening it was resolved to form, a. fire Brigade Association, Mr. Harris Suprinten; dent of Christchurch Brigade elected""first president, and Mr, Robertson of Punedin ■Secretary and Treasurer. Annual meetings are to be held, the first to take place in Dunedin January 1880.

THE NEW STATION.

(To the Editor.)

Sib.—l must again crave your indulgence to make a short explanation, and to correct_amisi.: 'take Iffell into yesterday, when writing on the subject of the Queen-street extension, and which will alab be news for you, as you do not seem to be aware of it yet, viz., that there is no pro vision made in the new or modified plans for a, ■street or j allotments outside the railway, that ■the whole 7 acres is to be used for railway, pur poses. Tira, Mr Editor, and the promoters of, the scheme will be astounded to find that, by,,thiß> Plan, the i citizens of Auckland will be deprived 'Of the water frontage extending .from break water road to Queen-street wharf—the most 'Valuable water frontage in the colony for its ex tent, and! a hundred-fold more valuable tnan any other in this harbour, for the simple reason that it is the only place, with the exception of Mechanics' Bay basin, where small vessels can He and discharge their cargoes in safety. What will now become of the series of small wharves -to be extended outside of the reclamation, to provide better accommodation than now exists? Wharves will be useless without an outlet. Six it as you will, the Quoen-street extension is 'an abortion and a make-shift. In place of making a first-class station at Freeman s Bay, where I am told upwards of 70 acres is available, or if that is too expensive or exten- the present station could be enlarged and much improved (at much less cost than the Queen-street extension) by taking away the of Fort Britomart and filling in one half of Mechanic's Bay basin (which is virtually use -4e»3). making the passengers station at the Junction of the Beach and Breakwater roads. Now, in conclusion, you will allow me a few i Words of explanation, re the anti-reclamation deputation; you say they had no right to repre sent the shipowners and shipbuilders of Auck land without first convening a public meeting. -The section of the community to which I reter are not so numerous but they can be interviewed, and their opinions ascertained without a public meeting, although they maybe nearly as many a» attended the large and influential meeting Jelaonihe 17th June at the Theatre Royal. lam that only 70 or 180 attended, and you must admit that thy were anything but unanimous. A jnaiority of that meeting was certainly not in favour of the Queen-street extension;.the subse 9T6M.meetings were utter failures,nn? proof of J*hjch Sir George Gray had to be telegraphed for ™ come and preside at a public meeting for the Purpose of promoting the extension, and drawing ■ f cmwa.> Howerer, Sir George declined the "mtatton. ,1 am not at all singular m my - °Pinions oh this extension. ; There iare; many People in Auckland, who thoroughly understand "je^aeßtion, who are of the same opinion, and Pronounce the whole a political job; like + tae tfaipara railway. It is not even contended that S vrill benefit, trade, i traffic, or anything, else. EventhejCallaoy of connecting the railway with s?oQtte6n-3treet.wharf has exploded.-r-lam;, «&, -; .:7 l»i ttjDW)EsajjZlJ!»'t!;f:-K''- fi?w .»' ■'.'■> • ry'■ li' J;'■,., i Ui^ia'pernapß'tbo much; to rexpeift -fa^'iMsl oorreßpondent a .candid,, admisaioovpf' Jng } jroceedinga;, We fuUy .recognise .tbM;' thp. opjr,, fonrse open for the deportation now leTto cheek; "out, and.raisd:ia many side issues as possible. But atthe same time, we must again point out wiat the main question Is not whether the site IS .2 B°oa or bad one, but whether the members o£ .^deputation had any standing whatever as S? he representatives, or any excuse for the tns- Waceful charges of unworthy motives which &ey hurled indiscriminately against the citizens

of Auckland. We are< sorry to-sec. that Mr McKenzle reiterates these scandalous <atid un founded insinuations against all those who differ from him. "Political job" ia a term wholly uncalled for, either aa applied to the new station or the Kaipara railway. Readiness in using opprobrious epithets will certainly not im prove his case. If the deputation doubt the Strong feeling of disapproval which their conduct hap excited throughout the city let them call a public .meeting, and submit their case Upon inqniry at the Public Works office we oamiot find the slightest ground for believing that the Government have any intention to break faith with the Harbour Board concernin K the preservation of the valuable water frontage for shipping purposes; but if such a scheme is entertained by any public officials, who like this deputation, are disposed to obstruct the y«rk,. we do not doubt that proper representa tions to, the Government are only necessary to enS£h 6 n if ft ?£ 6 r®asonable claims of the Board Edls] honorably respected.

CITY COUNCIL.-THIS DAY.

The annual meeting of the City Council was held at noon to-day. His Worship the Mayor, H. Brett, in the chair. Present — T Peacock, (Mayor-elect), Councillors Hay, Thompson Buchanan, Waddell, Isaacs Fleming, Cosgrave, and Crowther . The minutes of the last meeting having been confirmed, b The Mayor, Mr H. Brett, said men,—l have now much pleasurein vacatiu" the chair in favour of His Worship T Pea° cock, Esq., the Mayor-elect. The Mayor-elect then assumed the chair took the prescribed oath, and addressed the Council in the following

INAUGURAL ADDRESS. Gentlemen, Councillors of the Borono-hof Auckland,—ln taking the Mayor's chair for the first time, I presume it will not be expected that I should give a lengthened address. This is the more unnecessary as you are all well acquainted with the affairs of the Corporation. I shall, however, crave your indulgence while I make a very'few remarks on the position in which we are placed, and allude to some of the topics which may engage our attention during the official year on which we have now entered. It is gratifying to find that the finances of the city are in a sound condition, and, while a very marked improvement has taken place of late years in the style of our build ings, whether viewed in relation to their substantial character or their architectural 1 beauty, our streets and. other public undertakings have kept pace there with. Thanks to the efforts of this and _of preceding Councils, a large pro portion of the most expensive and per manent works have been overtaken. The large number of contracts receutly Jet and now in progress will still further complete theseperinarient improvements. As nearly all the payments for these contracts will fall to be made during the year, our revenue will be engaged for some time. . But seeing that one of the objects contemplated by the raising of the endowment loan of £50,000 was the execution of permanent works, and that much of the work now being done may fairly come under that category, it will be necessary at an early date to consider the advisability of raising the balance of this loan, amounting to £15,000. This can readily be done by the bank in London, and, ; after making provision for the finishing of the only remaining street under that Act; a considerable portion of the liability under these contracts could be met, and the general rate be relieved. There is the more reason for raising the whole of the balance at once, as, owing to the high deposit rate procurable in.the colony at the present time, the funds of the Corporation would not suffer loss should"aT portion remain for a time unused. As.you are aware ; the rents from the city endow ments are more than sufficient to meet the interest on the whole loan of £50,000 ; and during this year a laige augmentation will take place from the leased properties which will fall into the Corporation. Owing to this increase of revenue there are two questions which may be taken into con sideration. The one~'is the desirability of erecting a creditable Town Hall and suitable offices. This is a desideratum acknowledged by all. But should the Council adhere to the course previously contem plated, and postpone the matter for a few years, then the other question of reducing the rates may take its place. lam aware that in reducing the general rate we would lose a corresponding amount of Government subsidy, but that is a reason; which would always be applicable against such reduc tion. In regard to tha water supply, which has proved such a booh to the community, not only .in the prompt extinguishing:: tip files, butintending to promote the health and ' comfort- of the inhabitants, much remains still Co be done by judicious!! arrangement and moderate rates to increase the number of the consumers. By-this' means a double good will be effected. \:Nbt, only •wilT'the revenue be increased,' but the quality; of the water, will be improved byi the freshness and purity resulting from the rapidity with which iinsnised. It shall be my duty during nay term of office to make inquiries, and obtain information from cities where -water,;, supplies have .long been- ,in "operation, 'so ; :as .. to profit; by- -their . experience, and ; secure that the revenue to ~meet .this special loan may/be^'derived from its prorj'er" source—the consumers of ;the .watery ratlier', than the general ratepayers. , In this con-' nection'l trust1 .that,the,establishment o| public baths,' for cleansing . apd, swimming.: purposed, and towards which preliminary steps have already been taken, may re ceive a practical fulfilrfieiit during the year. In conclusion, F shall endeavour to!preside •over your deliberations with strict -im partiality, and I trust to receive from you that support in the maintenance of order without which the;duties of'the Chair can not be efficiently performed..; I shall carry out the standing orders of the Council as far as circumstances will allow ; and should it be necessary to exercise auy;controlling power, I shall ask you to give me r credit for being actuated solely by a desire to pro mote harmonious action and to expedite the transaction of the public business with which we have been entrusted. : Holidays.—Mr Philips, Town Clerk, recommended that the annual holidays should be 25th and 26th December, and ist, 2nd, and 3rd January.—Cr. Isaacs proposed that, Mr Philips' recommendation be adopted.—Cr. Waddel opposed any holidays beyond Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and Ist and 2nd . January.—Cr, Cosgrave seconded the motion.—Cr. Buchanan seconded Cr. Isaac's motion..—Cr.. Waddel's amendment in favour1 of four days holiday .was carried. ; -, -•■ ,ri ! WAGE&—Cr. Fleming moved, and Cr. Isaacs seconded, that the. Sub-Finance Committee be authorised to. pay # wages and current expenses up to the 30th inst. ■ __ -■< < Building— Hepbubn-street. Mr Smith asked permission to allow his-house to face Ponsonby Road instead of Hepburn atreet—On the motion ,of Cr. Buchanan, seconded by Cr. Fleming, permission was FUNDS.—A letter from the Secretary, to the Treasury stated that the sum of £2,90 i had been placed to the credit of the Borough. . „" ".... ... , Thames Valley RAiiavtay.—A..tele- ; sram*:was :read by the Mayor from" the. Chairman of the Thames Valley Railway <jommittee,inviting the Mayor, Councillors, and ladies to be present on the occasion ot turning the first sod of the railway. —It was agreed that a reply be. sentry the "Mayor to the effect that His Worship, Councillors Fleming, Waddel, and the Clerk would avail themselves of the invita tion : the other members being unavoidably detained in Auckland by business engage iments. - v -— ■

'. ; This was all the business; /iA j

THE LUNCHEON.

;• The Mayor then invited^thftCoufccillors to 'adiournto. the adjoming-ja^arfment^where 4k excellent luncheon h & d a M^pxe^TeA h\r Mr Canning. The luncneonCwasovery 'well laid out, and.^the vdecoration 'of the table was creditatte. The Mayor ■proposed the toast of "The Queen" as ° Gentlemen,— I rise to propose the toast which takes precedence of all others on public occasions. It is usual to do so with, out comment, and rightly so, for our Queen s

[Virtues are beyond all eulogiums i I venture to jdepart slightly from this rule by expressing: m my official capacity the: deep sympathy felt by the citizens of Auckland with Her Majesty in her recent bereavement. The toast was drunk with enthusiasm. Cr. Isaacs : I Avill now ask you to drink the toast of our newly elected mayor, who I have reason to believe will leave his chair with credit to himself, and the ratepayers generally. I did not support him because there was another candidate in the field 'who had a {prior claim by reason of his being an old councillor. If Cr. Cosgrave had been elected to the mayoralty he would, have been a good man, but he could, hardly have been a better man than the present occupant of the chair, and I feel convinced that the Council will work cor dially with him, and that he will have the good feeling and respect of the Council. The toast was drunk with enthusiasm. The Mayor ; Gentlemen, I thank you for your expressions of good feeling, and I shall endeavour so to act as to justify them. I now propose the toast of the ex-Mayor, Mr Brett. I have already taken an opportunity of expressing on behalf of the Council their sense of the pains taking manner in which he has endeavoured to discharge the duties of the office. It is therefore unnecessary to refer further to that. I, therefore, ask you to join with me in drinking health and prosperity to the ex- Mayor, Mr Brett.

The toast was drunk with "For he's a jolly good fellow." Mr Brett: Your Worship and gentlemen, I thank you very much for the kind expres sions you have tendered towards me. I have endeavoured during the time I have been Mayor of Auckland to discharge the various duties pertaining to the office to the best of my ability, but I am afraid that I have fallen far short of what a Mayorl ought to be. (No, no.) I cannot sever the connection which I 'have Inld for the last four years with iUe Council without feelings of regret, J-:it if there is one thing more than anotli r which gives me pleasure in retirii. ~ from office it is in seeing at the head of the table to-day so worthy a successor. During the short time his worship has been in the Council I have had the pleasure of seeing that there has been a great deal of work in him. I was glad to learn to-day that an invitation has already come asking the Mayor and Councillors to be present at the turning of the first sod of the Thames Valley railway. That is one of the little sweets of office which he may expect to come very rapidly. While I am on my feet 1 may add that Avhen I consented to become a candidate for the Mayoralty I did so after I had requested Councillor Isaacs to accept the position, because I knew it was the wish of the citizens of Auckland that he should take the seat. I may express a hope that we may at some future time see Coun cillor Isaacs in the chair, (hear hear), and I think it is his duty to accept the position, Gentlemen, I again thank you for the man ner in which you responded to the toast.

.The Mayor : Gentlemen, I rise to pro p"ose the health of the officers of the Council. I believe you are fully aware of the, interest which is taken by the staff in the welfare of the-city,-and the vigilance they display on all occasions. I have not had much ex perience of the .officers of the Council, but I judge of their efficiency by my knoAvledge of one of them—l refer to the Town Clerk, with whose name I couple the toast.

Mr Phillips: Mr Mayor and gentlemen, allow me to thank yon on my own part and on behalf of the officers of the Council for ihe manner in which you have received the toast of the officers of the Council. When we view the marked progress that has been made in the city during the past two years, I think the officers of the Council may fairly congiatulate themselves on being con nected with the municipality. I can only assure you that so long as we maintain the confidence of yourself and the ..Council, it will be our endeavour to increase the present rate of progress if possible. Whereas this city once held the proud pre-eminence of being one of the worst conducted cities in thef,colony, it i 3 now one of the best; and I may point to the administration of local works as a proof of what I state. In coEclusion, I beg to again assure you that so long as the officers of the Council maintaie your confidence their best efforts will be given to perform their duties to your satisfaction. Mr J. B. Russell proposed the health of the Councillors, coupled with, the name of Councillor Buchanan.

< The toast; was drunk with "Ihey are jolly good fellows." Councillor Buchanan, in acknowledging the toast, said so long as Councillors performed their duty to the best, of their conscience and ability more could not be expected of them. - "

> Councillor. Waddel also returned thanks. Thongh the Councillors ' might be guilty of errors of judgment, they were not errors of the heart. The next best thing to being in a majority; was^tq, know how to accept a defeat when in. a minority. He thought the water should be paid for only in pro portion to.the-quantJty used' and not upon , the value of property. . . , . I Councillor Fleming acknowledged the ■toast.- -*

i Councillor Crowther said a good deal had : -b>;en said. oh. the water question/but he considered-that the present occasion was more of a convivial nature than one apper taining to a dispussioh on water. He could not but regret that Councillor Cosgrave had not' attended the luncheon, and taken his defeat in good spirit. Had he (Mr Crowther) been placed in a similar position he would have attended the luncheon, and would have been one of the jfirst to propose that bygones should be' fofgbtten.';': Councillor Hay also acknowledged' the toast, and proposed "Prosperity to the City," claiming honesty of purpose on the part of Councillors. .-■'■•'■ | Councillor Thombson, in speaking to the toast, said he would be in favour of making the waiter as cheap as possible. i The Mayor, in acknowledging the toast, said he was sure that the Council would do its utmost to promote the prosperity of the city. ../ , i Mr Brett said he considered that the present Council was the best the city had ever Had. He had been in the City Council for five years, and he was convinced that ;the city had the best men that could begot it. It was not now the fashion fir councillors to hold hole and corner meet-\ •ings to settle matters before hand. Now" it was never known who would second a motion until it came on for discussion. l; ; The party then separated after a pleasant rfliicL sociable meeting. /; Tr/ ■ : ;>. - . • ; . .

POLICE COURT.-THIS DAY.

: (Before Messrs A. Beetham and J. L. > | Prime, J.P.'s.) ' The ■^itching. Influence. Murphy^an'old^man with a wounded head, Daniel Bassett, and Maurice Sheehan, were charged w,i|th druiikenn.ess, and 'dealt with in the usual way. . ■• ■» ..- i |The Power -of Love.— Wm. Miller was;; charged with "striking" .Mrs-^, with; Ms.; •clenched fist onthe ; l6th inst—Mr "SiiHes keth appeared in" this -case and said that, defendant" had .offered,. an- - /:Twhich!' had been/ .'. Ac- , cepted. This case was_pne of those "little bubbles that^sparkle on the stream-)Of.time;r "ia/momerit owhitey-ithen ogone ; for eyer." | Thewyonng :man^w^as:in',the habit .of-pa^ifig' 3 cdurt'to the datigfltef _pflcomplaihant, who offered objections to ■the ( iuit, rj and which interfered with; 'the""" current v 6t love," hitherto;^nnine--smpothly^-^rßarsh/rWord^ wiere'-excnahge^^d T Jrhej imitated swain j in a moment of arigeiOowfe Mfs'M— on the?,che.§k<r^T4e i ;sench7 a^ipwed -rthe i cafceT Wbe-wMldrawm aa-ui -,',fr/i'.f^ i&i

THEATRE ROYAL.

The, interesting, drama of the '' Lancashire Liass" was successfully repeated last evening in the Theatre Royal.- The pleasing comedy of the "Handsome Husband," and the lively drama of the "Serious Family," will be produced this evening.

S rCWLKV !-POST-toFFICB:, AUCKLAND.!U,n ; Mails ;wii.c Cross'ah Under !-■ ' :For. Thames, this day, at 5.30 p.m., and on i „ Fnday next, at T a.m,, and 5.30 p.m. For Wajheke and Coromandel; per Rotoma hana, onFriday next; atr a.m. . ,For_ Waiwera, Warkworth, Te Arai, Waiou. wangarel, and Mangapai, per Annie Milbank, to-morrow, at. 10 a.m. - . F°r .Kussell and Kawakawa, per Hawea, on Friday*next, at3p.m; ~.>;, rf For Whitiangi, ' Tanrangai ■: and Opotiki, per «owena, on Friday next, at i p.m. For Tauranga, Gisborno, Napier, and- Southern Provinces, and Australian Colonies, per Hawea. on Monday next, at 3 p.m. , ■For--Russell, Kawa Kawa, Wangaroa, and Mongonuv-per lona, on Monday next, at 4 p.m. For Napier and Southern Provinces, per Rofco rua, on Tuesday next at 7 p.m x • For Tftranaki and Southern' Provinces, per Wellington, on Friday next, at 4.20 p.m. ,; ; a. B. .HISS. Chief Poa.tuoß.Bter..

E apok Down. —New; Stuffing:. for Beds and Pillows', lighter and .cheaper than feathers, imported by Holloway, Garlick, and Cramvell. We have just opened a large number of Iron Bedsteads ; some.veryhand some Toilet Glasses ; various sizes in China ney Glasses, with gilt and ebonized Frames ; plate glass marble-top Cheffioneersj choice inlaid walnut What-Nots;.handsome sets of Toiletware ; fancy China Mattings (under our usual price) ; new all-wool Kidder minster ; Brussell and Tapestry Carpets ; Coir Matting, with border for stairs; 100 Hearth Rugs (very very cheap); Linoleum, new patterns; Sofa Cushions and Footstools in new styles of work; 50 pieces of Cretonne (the handsomest ever offered for sale in Auckland) ; new materials for Drawing room Suites; Mattrasses of hair, flock, fibre, flax, all sizes; Palliasses, Bolsters and Pillows kept in stock. In the Drapery Department: Dress Goods of the most useful and modern fabrics, fashionable Milliuery, Men and Boys' Clothing (very good value), Manchester Goods, Curtains, &c, &c. Book catalogues sent free. Carpets measured for, cut out, and laid free of charge in any part of the town. Entrust your furnishing order to us, and you will find we are very moderate in our charges and attentive to your wishes. ; Goods carefully packed for transmission to country districts.—Holloway, Gaeliok, AND CRAHWELL, City Hall Arcade, Queen and Lome-streets. 1

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WANTED KNUVVJN, Mr JJampier's Selling Off Advertisement will be found in the 3rd column of 4th page^ boar!d~of Iducation' WANTED, after Christmas, Teachers for the undernamed Schools:— .. Maungakakamea Paterangi Pokeno Hill ! RUBSELL Whatawitata. Applications (with testimonials), will be received by the Board until WEDNESDAY, the Bth January, 1879. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. ANTED, a Carpenter at once.—H. Pitts, Devonporc. . WANTED, a Carpenter.—J. Field, v'Patnell. ■ . . . W' ANTED, a Lady of good education, ..! and literary tastes and experience.^— Apply, by letter, " Proprietor," Star Office. W "ANTED, a Young Girl to help with sewing, who is able to work a Grover and Baker machine.—Apply to Mrs. Mawer, i New North Road. WANTED. 12 Young Ladies, and 12 respect able Youne Men, for the production of Formosa. —Apply.Stage Manager, Theatre Royal. WANTED, a first-class General Smith. —Apply on Saturday 5.30 p.m. at Star office. WANTED, a good Housemaid.—Apply ■ Manukau Hotel, Onehunga; ANTED, a Boy from 12 to 14 as Cashier.—Address to " W," care Messrs Arch. Clark, Shortland-street. WANTED, two Carpenters.—Apply at 8 a.m. to-morrow, at the Lyceum, Hob son-street. WANTED, for an Upstairs Bar in a first-class City Hotel, a good Barmaid: previous experience not necessary.—Apply at this office. WANTED, by a respectable Man, a Situation as Stoker; can drive or would make himself useful; or go to sea as Fireman.— Address A.0.F., Stab office. WANTED, a Lad at the Cosmopolitan Hotel.. '..'■-.: WANTED, Pick and Shovel Men at Drake-street on Monday morning at 8 o'clock.,, ; . . WTNDEES! No Fees this side . Christmas charged to Female Servants at Hannaford's.Regißtry, Qaeen-atreet. ANTED, Farm Couples. — Hanna- i.'ord'B Registry, Queen-atreot. _ _ ANTED, Female Servants and Nurse- T 7, ;' girls, at Hannaford'g Registry. \Jk[ ANTED, Farm Hand (single) ■; no T T; ; ploughing or milking. ■—■ Hannaford's Registry, Qneon,-3treet..- Higheat wages. ■■ .;.- T7STANTED, immediately,, a General' ( T» ■ Servant••referonpesrequired.—Apply at thisoglce..',"\ ._.'.-. ".'.". '■■"'., ':■.■••.'.■»., j.'..-.. ■<: WANTED, Cricketers to "Im6^, that, Leg.Guards and every'requisite can,lie obtained at Harrib's Fancy Goods Establishment.' W' AN TED, a respectable Man who thoroughly understands briokmaking and the png machine.—Address, Thos. Keeian, Ctanricardo Hotel, Wyndham-street. _' WANTED, Purchasers of New Years' Gifts to call and see W. Rattray's fteal Lace Sets at 10b 6d,worth 16s 6d; and atl6a6d, w:orth: 25s.—New Zealand 'House, 66, Queen street, Auckland. , WANTED, a smart active Lad for a !jßutcher's Shob.—M. Brearley, Wake fleld-street: ■■ ' i-^OALMINERS.— Wanted, Coal-cutters. \j Apply to Waikato Coal Co. (Limited), 7, Wyndham-street. . ; . W "ANTED, an> active and-trustworthy Man of business habits to assist in the Store, and drive a Spring Cart.—R. D. L Duffaß, Te Awamutu. ;,. ■ ; : ; \7TTANTED, three or four strong active !t r Boys.—John Grey, Bden Crescent. WANTED, a General Servant.—Mrs. Edward Lewis, Ponsonby. . W "ANTED, a Servant for a Hotel, must be a competent cook and laundress ; re ferences required; good wages.—Apply at the office of this paper. , - WANTED Known, Just Bought a nice lot of 300 Black Cloth Coats, and will sell them at 19s. The cheapest thing known.—Phillips'a Mart, Queen-street. WANTED, a Junior! Clerk; references indispensible.—lreland Bros. $ - W "ANTED, a General' Servant.—Mrs Crowtherj Wellesley-street East. WANTED Known, that Branston and Forster, Albert-street, Cast Brass daily; Galvanising weekly. W "ANTED, a Situation by a Young Lady, as Travelling Companion or Go verness.—Apply byi letter to Governess, this office. ■ - • - TIT INEI WINE! WINE! J. WENDEL, Symonds-street, will sell his local Grape Wine, white and red, at 25a per doz.; Quinine Grape Wine. 30s. A. W. Gladding, agent. Upper Symonds-street. WANTED Known, that (J. Brookes is p prepared to supply all kinds of Colonial Boots and Shoes cheaper and better than any other house in town. A splendid lot of Ladies and. Children's Knglish Goods at reduced prices. Call at once.—O. Brookes, Blue Boot, opposite "Ji and J. Dickey's and City Hall. ANTED to LET, a Sitting-room and Bed-room, furnished or unfurnished, within 20 minutes walk of the Post-offlce.— -Ajpply Star offioe. WANTED Known, second day's sale of Pledges will be held by Mr Arthur, at bis Mart, when three cases of new and second hand Clothing, Boots, Leather, Needle and "Wool Work, Jewellery. &C, will be sold; the best of the Clothing haying been reserved for this sale. Sale:on Monday first, 23r<i instant, at 11 o'clock.?-James Rae, Pawnbroker. ;J. ■/: A_ pr^^^NTEßi-* Immediately, aii^ljn^rj^r^af, Vy '' p o r^sgQialcing.n-,Appl7 tQj'cMrSßoliU3> ord,TKarangahape'?Roa6y mko .aaftemv.;^ »«is . Purchasers r ,of phristmas .:yV Preseni^tb in^pect;,Wrßit^afe..lS[ew, •ijStocfc'of^ißuttoirtFrenSH'KJd. Giovfe,"pf the best makes, from., 3sJ 6(L ftp'.4s. ;lid.—66, (jueen-streefcl Auckland,!/, -p.}/lf' --• '' ui" Jh y "XTtrANTED, a Man -for the Shop.r-Apply W G. Hulme, Butcher, Queen-street. nnHE Advertiser, understanding book- A keeping by double entry thoroughly, desires an engagement.—Address, " P.E.," Stak Office.



WANTED known, that E. Carr has- for Sale, in lots to suit purchasers^ all that timber used in the late R., C. Mission building. ' Zealous Catholics who may desire relics of Father Henneberry, will not be charged'extra for that' gratification ; or bigoted' Protestants can> find vent for fanatical zfeal by buying to burn'; and ; sensible :meh; of parties, who1 are not influenced by such feel ings,, can get useful timber at low rates. W ANTED, a: Man with knowledge of Gardening, for a farm.—Apply to John Buchanan, Customhouse-street. ENDELL'S WINE, WINE.—Come now on the: Holidays and sample my : Wine. I want competent persons to taste'and judge of its,quality.' , : ,;!: ; WANTED all yon1 people who have got any brains; and want to keep them coolj to buy one of my Pith Helmets at 4s lid. The usual price is 12a 6d.—Samuel' Coombes, The People's Clothier, 92, Qdeen-street, Auckland • and lievoq-street. .Taranaki. ■ : \ _/.". '. "ANTED.—Wanted to Sell' (cheap); and Be in Time:—About 4001bs of Lemon, Orange, and Citron Peel, only Is 6d by tb.9 lb, not less than alb; 5d for the ilb; Currants and Raisins, only 4a lb; 20 dozen of good Spectacles, only Is; Green Glasses for the Kyes, Is 6d; Eve Glasses, Is 3d; Ladles' Toilets of nine pieces, from 8s to 20a ; and lot of Christmas Presents, very cheap; lot of email Toys, very cheap.—H. WATTS, General Dealer, Pitt-street Tin Plates, only id each, 3s per dozen. WANTED KNOWN, we can deliver Best Newcastle Coals within the next four days at 34s per ton. Now is the time to lay in stock for winter.—W. and G. Win stone. ; ■• . ■■ ; ■. . ■ "ANTEITkNOWN, I have opened 25 dozen of American Felt Hats, the finest thing over introduced into this market.— Samuel Coombes, Oity Clothing Mart, 92, Queen street, Auckland ; and Devon-street, Taranaki. \J&7 ANTED KNOWN, tnatjJ. GOLDIE » » is prepared to supply all kinds of Tim ber ana other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doore, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Kails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &0., Sec, at the lowest market price, at his xards, * Custom-house-street. \W7 ~A~ N~T~E D a. is O WV. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS: : AND OTHERS. MONKY ADVANCED in BUM ' of P.l to £50 n personal security, re-payable by weekly instalments, at L. H. NKUMiCGEN, Auckland Loan Qflloe, 165, Queen-street opposite Savings ITI'T'ANTED, an apprentice for the Printing ] %y V Business ; must be a good scholar.— ■ Fdr particulaas apply to the Publisher Star Offifcj?.-. -,') ■ ] WANTED, Wanted to Sell (cheap), ,1 200 sets of assorted Jugs, 3s 6d the set; about 200 dozen Cups and Saucers at 6d, ss6da dozen; Toilet Sets, 12s and 16s the set; White 1 and Gold Toilet Sets, 22s the set: Basins, 4d/sd, and 6d; Teapots, from 2s to sa; lot of Sponge, 6s , por lb.; good Tea, 2s; Black Currant Jam, in J your own basins, 8d per lb.; Clothes Pegs, Is 3d ■ per gross; Decanters, Is 6d each; Shop Twine, only Id por ball. Is 3d per lb.; Tricopherous, & bottles for 5s ; 2£and3-inch Wire Nails, only 3d per lb.; Small Wire Nails, id per lb.; Tar Soap, for sick rooms, only 2d per cake, Jour cakes for < 6d; Government Disinfectant Powder, for taking away all kinds of bad smellß.only 6dperlbv, 3 lbs. for Is 2d; Bell and Black's Tin Matches, la 9d per dozen • Palmer's Tin Matches, Is 6d per< dozen; Blue, 9d per lb.; Small White and.Goldi; Cups and Saucers, 9d each, three for 2s; lot of: ' Small Toys to be sold cheap; Glass Sugar Basins- ' and Cream Jugs, only Is id the pair;. White and . Gold China Cups and Saucers,ls; Blue Sprig' China, 9d, or 8s per dozen; Notepaper, 3d per quire, 5 quires for Is; Notepaper,,not ruled, only 9dfor 5 quires; Fancy Notepaper, 6 sheets and 6 envelopes, only 2d the packet; Wine Glasses, 4s 6d per doz.—H. Watts. Pitt-street.,, : LOST, oirStolen, a Green Silk Umbrella . and a G. B. D. Pipe, silver-lid, silver mounted, crooked stem. A reward will be paid - for their recovery.—Apply at this office. jj~ OST, on Tuesday, 17th instant, between JLJ Morrin's, ironmongers, and Nelson-street, a Gold Pencil Cases.—The finder will be re warded on leavinsr it at H. G. Payne's, jeweller, Wellesley-streot West. j LOST, yesterday, between Grafton Road. 1 and Emily Place, a Black Fan on vulca- * nite chain. Finder will be rewarded on leaVri |J ing it at Claremont House, Princes-3treet. 'J LOST, on Saturday '* last, between , Remneraand"MountAlbertra Black ana ■* Gold-stripod shawl.—The finder will be re- < warded by bringing it to this offioe. i KEMPTHORE, PR.OSSER & CO. beg ] to intimate that their WAREHOUSE, i Shortland-street, Auckland, will be CLOSED i from the 25th December to 2nd January, 1879, j inclusive, for the purpose of Stock-taking.,-'■*.-'o'c !i ... , , . ) '; -■ _/■ -' ■ ■'■ :~: '•■' -■'--■■ • 1 , —, ~~ - — ~ .■] AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND j J\. GRAMMAR SpHOOL.' • The Annual Distribution of Prizes will take i place To-morrow (Thursday), 18th inst.. at 11.30 o'clock in the Old District Court Building. \ - The presence of all interested is invited. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Headmaster. I SPECIAL Evaugelistic Services every i Thursday Evening, Devonporfc Hall, !North i Shore. Mr. W. F. Utting will give an address t in the above Hall on Thursday, 19th instant, i commencing at 7.30. All are invited. No ' collections. j CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR j SCHOOL, PARNELL. ! ■ j o<■ ■' ■ — ''-.]■■ • ' '•' ff rW \ j The Annual Distribution of Prizes will take place in the School-room.on Friday. 20th mat. QT } ; The Lord Bishop of Auckland, will take the < chairat 3 p.m. . ' , "■■.'. ,--. ■; r.% i GIRLS' TRAINING AND HIGH < r SCHOOL. /;,;;{ I ; The Distribution of Prizes'will take place at ' the School, Upper Queen-street,.on THURS- < D&.Y next, 19th December, at 3 o'clock p.m. y ■ I Parents and Friends are invited to attend. X OOK OUT 1 T OOK OUT ! • FOR '■ ' ' "<<■ ■■■ '■:f'? ■'■ ■ KNIGHT'S GRAND SHOW OF EVERY j KIND OF I i CHRISTMAS POULTRY! \ GST Grandest Display in Auckland. I=®a J. W. KNIGHT, < The Ma bke t. ' J ! mHE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. . I INCREASE OF CAPITAL. 3 i 1 Issue of 27,500 New Shakes of &W Bach. I Notice is hereby given that the TRANSFER • EjOOKS of the BANK will be CLOSED from the 25th to the 31st December, both days in clusive,' PRELIMINARY T6 ALLOTMENT , OF THE NEW SHARES amongst the Pro prietors then on the Share Register. lJ ■'' ■'■ ' -; ! '?[ D. L. MURDOCH, ! i <;'■'■';*■& ■:«'•:; Jt-;i :■ ■■■. llv-r ii : ■■r,i>i:.L'j h:.-j t -:>S«'i,;; ' j ■ ■ ' ; : General Manager.; JNote.—The New Issue will be allotted as near as may bo in = the proportion: of three' new to eight old1 sharea. Holders of "less than three : shareswill receive no allotment. Amountidue ', on each letter of allotment; will be payable in One sum on 31st March, 1879;, but.Shareholders ' may prepay the amount,_an_d the the sum so paid will, until 31st March, 1879, bear interest at the rate of 6 per^ cent.. per annjam. • : .V VV r V vt. 7. Auckjand, December.6^.lß7B.o'i.; '. ."J , & 'f-ti 3SAJt/ , OOCIAL'^ATHERINGj.in S. Matthew's >j) School-room, ,pn. MQ^TIIAY. ( next, the 23rd inptant..; Tea, op ,%£&■' table from 6;30 until f.30.i p Panghionfers'can 'obtain tickets; free of charge, rpn or before Friday,, from Mr. Thos. H. Webb, Oak Cottage, Hobson-street* Also, in conjunc tion there will be a Christmas Tree on view frbm 4 p.m. until 6 p.m., and from 7.30. Admis sibn free. Tickets for the Tree. One Shilling each. tT^TEW ZEALAND REGIMENT OF J\ ARTILLKRY-A Battbby. The Battery and Band will Parade for In spection TO-MORROW (Thursday) EVENING, at 7.30, in full Dress Uniform. Every member is requested to attend. J. HERBERT BURNS, 5 . Captain Commanding.



' ''■■■ l- :'' to Let.' TO LET, the Shof and Dwelling-house in Wellesley-street,- at present occupied by rw£: Gfcldwater.-Apply to John Buchanan, Custom-house-street. , , , 1!O LET, a House of six rooms, with a . .well stocked -fruit garden, six miles from t >P tq us Passes f°ur times daily,—Apply Jonn Buchanan, Custom-house-street. *T^^, BE LET,"with immediate possession, wiL • Toomfortable seven-roomed DweUing ofte wW^^ now in the occupation rilO Nurserymen and Market Gardeners, fi^h. Jt° ™e-k T£ n Acres of the beßt Land in the mo LET, a comfortable six-roomed Roberglfos. 111 UPPef nno LET, a 4-roomed House, second d House in Richmond Road, off Ponsonby Road.—Apply on the premises. rflO LET, a Five-roomed Cottage on the JL New North Road, with half-acre of grass [and: rent moderate to a good tenant.—For address apply at this office. Tenders. pONSONBY HIGHWAY DISTKICT. FORMATION OF LONDON-STREET. Tenders for above Contract will be received tt nS? n nm M9 NI>AY. 23rd instant, at my Dfflce, U. Queen-street, where also plans and specifications may be seen. JOHN BOYLAN, % Engineer to the Board. ° -B v i l d jfl r s7 ?snf?J?cf/ S fWillJ 3eJ ccci-ved until noon of the in ay, «* for, the, Section of a Brick Building in Shortland-street. R. KEAL3 & SON, Architects. np ° painters! wIWS 8 J m J? c. received until noon of the rZL™ ? SOr am.talL g the Bra»ch Banks at BaSk an Grahmstown for National R, KEALS & SON, Architects. gOKING FOR WATER Tenders will be received by the undersigned until December 31st, 1878, for Boring at thfboV Ky,K£ra aboUt 10° feet &&eV' Bituate at m atTriaTprVer?e Pdf ing r°dS' tubing' and a" Tne. lowest or any tender not necessarily F. HULL, Jtm., & GO., Breakwater, Auckland. I^Ei^DERS are required by the 7th (ft January for 250 feet of Boring.—The S t°o <' H-a^fer^oS^ aCC6Pted jjEVONPORT DISTRICT BOARIX S^^ eA^? D£ ers wiU be received up to i p.m. m MONDAY, 23rd instant, by the undersigned! For draining the .Swamp on the Common _. ' School Reserve. ■ For Fencing on Lake Road- ' Specifications. &cV, ■ can 'be inspected at Devonport Post-office! Lowest or .Smdn aot necessarily accepted. '. *i«ww*w r . W. H. BROWN. _. " Chairman. ]y|EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. KAIPARA-PUNIU RAILWAY. 100,000 SAWN PURIRI SLEEPERS. PubUc Works OfHce, ■m- •« m welhngton. 21st November. 1878. Written Tenders will be received at this office ontil NOON of FRIDAY, the 3rdl Janua^,lß7? P,^? t Mec!, Supply a? d ?&***:. of 100,000 Sawn- Puriri Sleepers only, to be delivered at any Rail way Station between Auckland and Ohaupo for bhe Kaipara-Puniu Railway. They must be addressed to the Hon. tha Minister for Public Worke Wellington, and marked outside "Ten der for the Sleepers, Kaipara-Puniu Railway." Specifications may be seen at the Public Works if presented at any Telegraph Office by noonof the same date,.provided that written tenders in eJ^wa TnJ od§ ecL at a Dietrict or Resident Engineer's. Office by the same hour, and accom panied by a cheque on some bank in the town where the tender is lodged; such-cheque tobe specially marked by a Ranker asgodd for 6nl month and to be in favour of the Receiver- General's Deposit Account only,-and'not to bearer or order. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. * vT-"rr ' W By command. feJOffN BLACKETT, ■ : ■£ j y ; i. Engineer iin .Charge.: : " ■'.-; "■" North Island. I :'pQ :-m>'-;;I:.ir- .'■■*.{•'■ \ ■■'■': "' ;■ ■■-:.:.■.'■'. I:.'-'' ) mENDERS1 are invited for the Supply I-1-; aß<i .jDeli^ery., of 1,100 Telegraphs Poles (more orjes^).'for a Line-of TeleS from Waipu, via, Maungaturotb. Pahi, Mititai and thence to.Dargayille•Township. ,- ■ ° \ Poles to; be.outfrom..thejieart of Totara, and W^, loose knots, anfother defects, and fedicate n rer?v f DeSS-alobg a line shortly,to be ! Tenders, addressed to" C. ' MaUng, Esa Telegraph Surveyor, Auckland, and marked "Tender ; for Telegraph Poles,'^ will be received Till 4??^C- $$&£s&& -gaturoro^opuru; and UarttaviUe! '■ 'W™ r^JHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR F">^ ' .Pp^OOIl«.-i';i!'*" c?I^iAT^ L? TIC ? pORTS of the Boys 'of thia ■'^ ' JAS. ADAMsrB.A^^ . ~ Head-master. . , E i T^ ' ;-;,'.'.NEW;-AND. HLEGANTJIALBUMS; J t , ' Asf "."™-H^ZSi^S OHAMCIJI REED'S MUSIC WASREHOUSE, | ■ Gppositk ,raE;.TmsTiE;HoTEt, • ; QUEEN-STREET. , ■'■' -HARMONIUMS prom £B. MUSICAL'•' INSTRUMENTS OF ''k^ERY* I ; .?-A.. : VDEscRiPTioN.-'"-,:';-.•), "/■^ ;l r o '. 1 . R .. i-.:;,,. •,,.. .: ■. ~:..-■ . v CHEAP., NEWCASTLE C O A^L. j - EX J. L. GRIFFITHS. ■— j242 tons Best Newcastle Coals, delivered in Se7ton 7' *S Per toi '" Ship's side. tltse rrtff^ wm be :m aae to S W. r & G.- WINSTONE, , T>OARD and''Residence (fuU or partial)! gtre^HSg^^ c^ arried; 6o^leß-- -pi S T A B L IS H ED 18 55. •^V^^^.-'J^Vy^ fio^sjifla -V. -if soil wotl HoMadlfaqfi «o ad ysoNsgsmO «d:l' j ■ ..f:--.-A(Xf so ,«o:atf7SJ^/:M CHSAPESTSAND BEST SELECTION EVER SHEWN IN NEW ZEALAND. W. H. SHAKESPEAR & CO., 246, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland.



* For Sale. TP'OR PRIVATE SAU VALUABLE FJREEHOLn PROPERTIES AT PONSONBY, On account of the Owner leaving the Colony. ( " AnEigbt-rdomed House, recently built, with a large allotment ii x 227, fronting England and PS. ngu£ets' commanding a magnificent view of the harbour, city, and suburbs, well planted with ornamental and choice fruit trees, out house, tanks, and never-failing well of water. A newly-built Cottage, with a large allotment, corner of England-and Spring-streets, planted witn fruit trees, and an excellent well of water. _ Also, a neat Three-roomed Cottage in Sprina street, adjoining the above allotment. ■ Two Allotments, corner of Kngland and Ean dle-street; and 80 acres at the Wairoa. " Apply to N. CAM PBELL, : Queen-street. |T!O R SALE, in the thriving settlenj ent of JL • Waipu, a Farm of 187 Acres, havin half a-mile river frontage; situated in a centn 1 par or the settlement, within one mile by a good road from school, church, and Telegraph otilce about 70 acres in grass, divided into four pad clocksi; large Dwelling-house (nearly new), con tains 8 rooms, large hall, wardrobe and scullery. A here are also a good barn, store, dairy, and ofcher^ outbuildings. Thia property is suitable tor a farmer or a medical man wishing to acquire a_good homestead, combined with the practice ot hia profession. There is no doctor in this or any or the adjoining settlements. The owner is removing to a larger property, hence his sole reason for wishing to dispose of this. Further particulars -on application to H. B. Morton, Ciistoin-house-street, Auckland. 4£MO(ft -HOUSK of 7 rooms, with wood- SiWrLYy' %S use> fowl-house, &c.; also, large allotment, with a frontage to two streets, lerms easy. Twenty-five minutes from Post s£s&(% Cj^sH;— Improved 10 acre Farm in a jC"*Y. £°°<Ldistrict, with Dwelling-house, &c. Price, £100.-S. Vaile,. Land and House agu^bhortland-street^iext^to the Post-office && P!? R ACRE.—Capital Farm of 166 acres owau so acres grass, 5 acres orchard and gar - don, rich alluvial soil, good house of 5 rooms, stable, cowshed, cartshed, dairy, &c, South of 4 UP, la£ d' 2* miles from a railway station.—S vaLe, House andJLandJLgent.^hortland-streßt -C?^J.P*A —TO Market Gardeners—l 4 acres . * -,at' Onehunga, fenced in the paddocks and in grass.—S. Vaile, House and 4Z4L{\(l ~ HOUSE of~s~r6o"m7,~iarge cellar swrart/V. stable, cowshed, hayloft, vinery and orchard, 2 acres rich voicanic land, all in first-rate order—S. Vaile, ■ House and Land agent, Shortland-street. - £2 sa-,P?& A CRE.-Partly Improved FARM 7 *£ 13° acres» Jar S© orchard, firewood, water frontage, &c, good Cottage, 15 miles from Auckland by first-class road.--3, Vaile, House aac Land Agent, Shorriasno-street. $L%k(\ CA? H> balance at 8 per cunt.—lo4 acres a Vi -. ot good Land, 31 miles South of Auckland. Price. £2 103 per acre.—S. Vaile, .Lang Agent, Shortland-street. 4-*! 4\ tO^IOOP LENT, on Building Society «*-.»* JLv- principles, or on other terms to suit Sorrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate agent, Vul °^L±^L£i—^^ga F e3 aTld -Loans negotiated. BOTTLES! BOTTLEST'BOTTLES" ■ , Is. 6d. for any quantity of Beer Bottles. , ' 1: EHRBNFRIBD BROS., , Queen-street. J^Q as TO THE MILLS! The undersigned 'having completed arrange ments for a constant supply of Logs to the One- ' hunga, Saw-mills, by means of tramways and steamer, befts to inform Contractors and Builders that, from this date* he will be enabled to supply upwards of 70 logs weekly to the above mills, so that customers can depend upon their orders bemg executed on the shortest notice. Seasoned Timber, Matched Flooring, Rusti cated Weather Boards, Dressed and Beaded Lining, Wide Boards, and Cabinetmakers' Tim ber, will have our. special attention. ■ Building Timber at the lowest market rates. '.r.,T i. " M. H. ROB, December l^t^ 111* npO the Bench of Magistrates charged JL with the Administration of the Provi ■ ?i?5?, -of J' Tiie Act, \ ... 1877," in the County of Manukau. %,ahJ6^ X? G£ AEi >/oCcupler of Premises known as Captaini Hutten's farm, about half-mile from Otahuhu, Parish of Manurewa, County of Manu & 4° -^^-^c notice that it is my inten *££j? n f& V7 ' f 1* *he-" next sitting of the said wro^ofS ?fag^trat 4.eu' t0 be held at the Resident Magistrate's Court-house on the 21st day of; December, 1878, ror a Slaughter-house Licence for such premises, in accordance with '-The Slaughterhouse Act, 1877." > JOHN VUGLAR, _ _ Bntcb.er,^Otahnhu. BOARD and Residence; clean ancTcoiru fortable, for one or two gentlemen of quiet habits, in a house pleasantly situated, off Upper bymonds-street; terms, 25s p«r week.—Enouire at Robertson's Grocery store, Upper Symonds , street* ~4 U C K'L A N U' C L ÜB' .All Accounts against the Club are required to be sent m forthwith. , : :, y./ ,W. FLOOD, Secretary. TWO POUNDS 'REWARD offfered for information that shall lead to the convic tion of the person.who stole the Letter Box from a Gate Post in Parnell last "night—Apply to this office. . ■ , , . ~-' t B. TONKS . v .. .- ";..- ■; _ , R.C.CARK ; . MONDAY,' DECEMBER, 23. , , A,M;E:R-I C ,AN,, ;J: MtW-ifr LL ER Y. HAVE been- instructed to sell on ~ ■.■ . .Monday, at 11 p'clockouj; o-psTif \ An-Inv.oice of American Jewellery, comprising .6 :-. Ladies', -Lace Chains, Guard' Chains, . ■. . Lockets, Pins;i Ear-drops, Gents' Chain s Buttons, Charms,1 :CoraVChains, . ,-.;■;!s^&C, &Ci ,-■:■: '-:':'-;, ,■■■'' ;;.'v ...:f.--''- The above aranew designs, and, as a trial ship ment,;areforabsolute 5a1e.;...-;,.;. . ; ■;.,,;,■., 1,,.,. FRIDAY,: DEpEMBEE 20.- > j :•:,-: j ~;--,- ;AT IjO^CLQCK. ..;& •-: ; AT;THE tiATJS MR GEORGE NICCOL'S Iww^c''NEWTPN■■-EABTji-t ;biloil (Near Dr. Wallis^s CM'rch)-: X.. T mHE ■ waOLE L of fl tJVe c Valuable^Furni -*L ture—in Pakloue, Bedroom, Kitchen, and Pantry, .Walnut Cheftpnnier, Mahogany Coucb Mahogany.Table,. Fire Irons, Bedsteads, Hair Mattrasaes, Feather's,' Carpets, two Chests Drawers, Mirrors, Clock, 58 Books, Bath, Oil Cloth, &c. • [ 'C' U GEORGE SIBBIN, ! J.. fj...j'j t:i ;. Auctiqneori ' - r'H^y-iV- \ '" ; r FRIDAY, DECEMBER '20, EDWARD LEWIS , « ' WILL" -Sell byoipublio- auctiom at- Ms Store, on Friday, the 20th instant, at 11 oclock a.m., ; J/ir.. A CONSIGNMENT OF SHEEFIELb GOODS ! ~,., :_CpmprisinK— i ' Electro-plated Tea andiCoflee Sefef -Af A < Salt Cellars, Cruet Stands _ _ ' j ' Liquer and Pickle Frames ■ j Fishand Desert Sets . | Spoons and Forks. " I > Table and'Pocket-Cutlery •.•'■'' ': '* '.■''■■■•■ > ' : l^case.Pictures. . ~..-. t . - ; .rl case VasesandLustres- ' "■ '^ o(■ f i.U ■ ; 2 cases Vases and Lustres ! 2 case& Bronze Ornaments * ■These are veryxhaste and beautiful, and are now on shew. Ladies"are invited to inspect them. , ' .■■-■■; . [;. ~r; to-morrow. , vv , li7 ,^ c; ,;; i- C^T^^.M^A^R,"^.. . - IRONMONGERY, HOLLOWARE; TIN-' l * ..."WARE,: BRITANJSriA METAL -> ;■•' AND ELECTRO-PLATE, &C, &G., &C. A. G. GRANT HAS been instructed to sell by •auction on Thursday, at eleven o'clock iie . Tp.ENTY^CAsk%nd CAS^Sr'com^ris^g- ' Pans, square^and oblong; QyaLditto ,r. B.M. Salts,. MufltaTd^hanipafine^ippem" a SPwwK?' P K-ate B^ B¥s. Wire Strikers. > Mincliing Machines; Strainers ———-*- —• Pef^e^-nd,Mortera, Candlestiokft " • >■ m y\ Ca^V Dmner, and Cattlei Bells ■ r /,. | Italian Irons, Steam Irbhß ; B.M. Candlesticks, B.M. Teapots l Best Blue and White Gauze Dish Covers : f Mectro-platea Teftpocs, ditto Sets, di,tto Crusts. &c, &c, &c. Terms ac Sale,