TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day.

WAIKATO-THAMES RAILWAY.

The Mayor and Mr bpeight have left tor Auckland "for the purpose of interviewing theJ-on. J, Macandrew re the Thames and Waikato railway. - 4 ~ ' 4"M The Borough Council has purchased 15 acres of laud iv the Kauaeranga Valley, and intends to erect a home fOr destitute children. All the Thames children iv the .uckland Home will be shifted down here. MINING.

The Alburnia contractors are stopiug on the block of ground betAveen the Whau and battery levels, breaking out large quantities of ground in .vhich a little gold is seen. The stopes on the 70 feet level are yielding -ood payable quartz, and the crushing showing up better than last month. Caledonia —Work in this mine is limited. The quartz is looking rather poor. The Black Angel Company's mine next the Alburnia was sold this morning under distress warrant for £200. 'J. E. _ Smith, niauager of the Waiotahi mine, being the purchaser.

CAMBRIDGE, this day.

FUNERAL OF MAJOR CLARE.

The funeral of Major W. Clare took place at 12.30 and wasgwell-attended, over 200 be ing present. The chief mourners were Mr W. Clare, D. Clare, Major Roberts, Capt. Newall and Mackintosh. The Rev. Mr Evans read the burial service. There .vere persons from all parts cf Waikato.

SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

CHRISTCHURCH, this day,

RAILWAY TRAFFIC RETURNS.

The railway traffic between Christchurch aud Dunedin during the last six mouths shows an increase of 32 per cent. A great increase is projected in the workshops, &c Orders have been sent to England and America for £6000 worth of tools.

The Konian Catholic Bazaar gave £500 to tho Fund, and retained nearly all the goods. Bishop Harper has arrived.

A grand torchlight procession of the Fire Brigade takes place on the 16th. The anniversary of the Province Delegates from the brigades in all parts of the island will attend.

■NT A PITiIR th ia Hn tt

CRIMINAL SESSIONS.

The Criminal Sessions of the Supremo Court, before Judge Gillies, have concluded. The cases hsard were not of colonial interest. Stewart, particulars of whose case have been forwarded to you, got two years imprisonment. INDECH_sT OUTRAGE. . News was received in town yesterday after noon that a European (unknown) commiite_, on Monday, a most indecent outrage on two Maori females, atTakapau One wa3 a married v. Oman, and the other a girl of 13 years. The cries of the two ■women attracted the attention of Mr Fergusson, landlord of the hotel, who proceeded to the spot, when the miscreaut belted. The elderly woman was protecting the young girl-from the man, when he turned on the woman, and acted in a'most indecent manner. The police are now on the track of the offender. MAORI CASE. Only one Civil case is set down for hearing to morrow, it being a case brought by Mr Maney against Paora, a native. Should it eventuate that an arrangement iB not made before ten to morrow, certain disclosures are expected to be made which, it is presumed, will not reflect the highest credit on some high officials connected with tbe Native Department. The case is ex pected to be sett1 ed out of Court. THE HELEN DENNY. ' The Helen Denny, Captain Ruth, sailed to-day for London with a valuable cargo. • DROUGHT. Owing to severe drought throu-bout the whole district, business is very slack. This is felt more seriously, a_ at the present season of the year trade is generally brisk. There have been several small failures lately, which have also caused business people to be more than usually FAILURE OF A BUILDER. Mr Gold, Duilding contractor, failed to-day. He at present is contractor for large school buildings for the Education Board, and it is rumoured that he is in arrears of payment with several of his workmen.

DUNEDIN. this day.

FUNERAL OF SIR J. RICHARDSON.

The funeral of th- late Sir J. Richard on took place yesterday afternoon. The procession was composed of a large number of the volunteer force and representatives of educational insti tutions of the province. An immense concourse of people assembled to see the funeral, and business placas were shnt. MR STOUT AND HIS CONSTITUENTS. Mr Stout addressed his constitu-nt. last week,

OAMARU, thisday,

THE RACES.

Selling Race.—Rosemary, 1; Seven Bell--, 2; Zenobia, 3. The race waa won by a short length. Oamaru Geand Handicap.—Maritana. 1; Campbello, 2; Pinfire. 3. Nemo and King Quail also ran. Betting :2to 1 against Nemo. 3to 1 against Pinfire and Campbello ; 10 to 1 against King Quail. Tbis wa3 a grand race. Nemo ran first for nearly a mile, followed by Pinfire and Maritana, Campbello and King Quail bringing up the rear. At the miie po3t Nemo bolted, and Maritana aaanmed the lead, and maintained it with ease until after entering the straight, when Campbello came with a rush. Maritana won by a short head. Pinfire was an indifferent third. TO-DAY'S RACKS. There was wet weather for the races; attend ance not large. Hurdle Race. . TeWhetu .. -.1 Agent 2 Shillelagh 3 Everaley and Tommy Dodd alto ran. This was a grand race. Eveisley cut out tba running for aboat a mile-and-a-half, when Agent went to the front, and looked like winning, but O'Brien, who had beon riding a waiting pace, challenged the Agent with Te Whetu, and the two raced together for some distance. Te Whetu was landed winner by half-a-length. . This decided the match for two hundred between Agent and Te Whetu. Time, _mm. 12 sees.,

[Press Agency.]

CHRISTCHURCH, this day.

RAILWAY REFORMS.

Mr Jas. Edward Fitzgerald, tire Comp troller General, is now on a visit to Canter bury. Mr Floyd has been appointed Manager of Railway Telegraphs for the South Island, and commences his duties on the Ist Jan. It is proposed to wholly dissociate the railway telegraphs from the general tele graphs of the colony. The new railway workshops are to be com menced immediately upon a piece of ground adjoining the station at Addington, some 20 acres in extent, and the whole of the old workshop and all available space will be re quired for strictly railway purposes. The Catholic Bazaar realised £460. WANTED-A DISTRICT COURT. The question of the non-existence of a District Court, although the same has been gazetted, was yesterday brought under the notice of Judge Johnstou, who stated that he had sworn Judge Ward in as District Judge. The matter will be brought before the Government. His Lordship the Bishop arrived early this morning. He will be welcomed by an address to-night, and there will be a special service in the Cathedral on Monday. -

NELSON, this day.

GOOD TEMPLAR GRAND LODGE.

The Good Templar Grand Lodge decided that members of secediug lodges wishing to return to their allegiance may do so, and retain all honors required. The next session of the Grand Lodge is to be held at Christchurch.

BLENHEIM, this day,

THE TOREA TO BE GOT OFF.

The examination of the Torea shows that she has only a small hole in her port side, near the keel, and is lying on a sandy beach, close to where the Taranaki sunk. The damage is only slight. The cargo is landed, and the captain expects to get her off in a few days.

WELLINGTON, thisday.

SHARP EARTHQUAKE SHOCK.

A sharp shock of earthquake was felt bere at 11.43 a.m. to-day. It made the gas pendants and other things vibrate for several seconds. ■ „,__,- SCARCITY OF SEAMEN The Captain of the ship Zealaudia has had to give eight pounds per month before he could obtain seamen to take_ his vessel home and experienced some difficulty in getting them at that price.

MR BUNNY ON TIN-POT FINANCE.

Mr.Bunny, M.H.8., and Mr Beetham, M.HiR., addressed their constituents at Masterton last night. Both expressed dis appointment at the results of last session. Mr Bunny characterised the financial propo sal's of the Government as of a tin pot character. The speeches of both gentlemen were considered meagre in. the way of affording information. A vote of thanks was carried in favour of both, for # their attendance that night, and past services. _-_•. - The meeting of auctioneers, convened to discuss the mode in Avhich Government property was sold ; fell through, the auc tioneers not responding to the invitation.

PORT CHALMERS, this day.

ARRIVAL FROM BOSTON.

Arrived : The Helen A. Holmes, 102 days from Boston, with 504. tons of cargo for Dunedin, and 100 tons for Wellington.

DEPUTATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL.

LEVELS IN UPPER QUEEN-STREET,

A deputation consisting of owners of property in Upper Queen-street, waited on the City Council yesterday in support of obiections to the proposed levels. Other owners of property in the same locality were also present to give reasons in favour of the levels as advertised. The Mayor requested the objectors to state their reasons.

Mr Staines said" the proposed cutting, would injure the property, but he would not oppose it if the Council would pay tho co.t of raising his house.

The Mayor: I would like to know how many gentlemen present object to the levels as ad vertised, it appears to me that Mr Russell and others cannot be heard unless with the sanction of this Council. The advertisement, which is in compliance with the Act, clearly states that all objections must be lodged in writing. Mr Russell not having done this, I rule he cannot be heard, unless it is tbe wish of the members. The petition sent in last August and signed by Mr Russell referred to the previous advertised levels. The feeling of the Council generally ap peared to be in favour of hearing the reasons of Mr Russell and others who were present against the pioDosed levels, although several councillors pointed out that Mr Russell coidd only be heard by permission of the Council. Mr Russell: 1 refuse to accept the position that I come here on sufFrance, and Ijclaim my right to address the councillors.

The Mayor maintained that Mr Russell or any other person not having sent in a written objec tion were not entitled to be heard; still the Council would not-take advantage of any technical objection, and would be pleased to hear any of the gentlemen present. Mr J. B. Russell complained that the Council had invited him here to discuss a matter which they had already decided. The letter sent to him was in those terms. Victoria-street was a prac tical illustration of the action of the Council, in not fixing the permanent leveM In respect, to Queen-street, there would be no opposition amongst the residents who Would be benefited by cutting down the street to the permanent level, to compensating owners of property who would be injured by it. The permanent level should be fixed, leaving the inhabitants to decide as to the time iwhen the work should be com menced.

Councillor Crowther said ho felt that the ■position of the Council was not what it should be. Mr i-cusseirs letter should have received more attention from the Council than it had. The obj. ctors were diverters oritraffic.

Cr. Fleming said the Council had merely _net to fix a level, but the advertisement did not say What level. (Several Crs. "Yes, yes.") They must have some definite level before they could bear objections.

Cr. Hay said there were some 50 objectors to the 22ft. cutting in Upper Queen-street. The Council took the matter into consideration, and decided, to have a more moderate level. They then decided on the level which they had met to consider to-day. He presumed from Mr Russell's letter that he was in favour of the 22ft. cutting, but when he applied to be heard specially the Council did not think itself iusti fled in hearing one citizen alone. Or. Crowther said that five minutes before Mr Russell's letter was received another similar re quest was refused to a ratepayer. The Mayor said he would like to correct Coun cillor Fleming. During his (the Mayor_)ab3ence in Wellington a meeting of the Council was held on the 21st October, at which it was recom mended that a gradieat of 1 in 11 should be adopted. Mr Ruaseil went on to argue against the procosed level, and said that by making Wellesley-street the main thoroughfare traffic would be directed from the market. He sub mitted, with all respect to the the Council, that its duty waa to protect the interests of the market. He contended that if the proposed level were adopted there would be many sub sequent claims to compensation. Air Davenport: Did you not send a petition some years ago asking that Queen-street be cut down ? Would it not enhance the value of your property to the extent of £1,000 . Mr Russell: Yes, it would enhance my pro perty now, and if you ask Mr Binney he will say also that he is interested too. Ido not deny it would largely benefit my properly, otherwise I should not be here to-day. Mr Davenport: The cutting would spoil Karangahape Road. Councillor Fleming: What level has the Council fixed upon ? The Mayor: lin 11 feet. Mr Wade: A number of us are here to sup port the level a» shewn on these plans, and as advertised. We, in Liverpool-street, are per fectly satisfied with the plans, and we feel sure that Mr Russell's arguments do not apply to those levels, but to certain levels fixed by him self. Councillor Buchanan : I should like to ask Mr Russell whether ho proposes to continue the cutting through Karangahape Road. Mr Russell: Th. Councit has a right to go across that roa-. The Mayor: Only h.l-way across. Mr Russell: lam not speakiniz as a solicitor, but as Mr J. B. Russell. If you vail put.the matter in writing and enclose the fee I shall be happy to give my opinion as a solicitor. The Mayor : I am confident, notwithstanding the opinion _f Mr Russell, that we could not cut through Karangahape Road without the sanction of the Highway Board. Mr fehalders said that 20 years ago, when he purchased bis property, he obtained the levels from the Governmeut. In August, 1808, he built his house ISin. above tho crown of the road, but Boon after that the cutting waa made opposite his house. He did not seek compensation, but he was assured that such a gradient would be fixed as would ensure the traffic. Inßtead of that he found that a gradient was proposed which would stop traffic. When SGrey-streefc was formed, Mr Swanson advocated that 12 feet . hould be added at the bottom, but he was told that ho had property there, and he replied "Very well, Bpoil the street," and they did spoil it. He objected to any level which would not ensure permanency. If the level were made according to the blue line indicated by Mr Russell the increased rates accruing from the enhanced value of property would more than compensate for the outlay. Ot courae some property owners must suffer for the general good, but the compensation would be light now in comparison with what it would be a few years hence. , • Mr Binney said, as the principal sufferer by the intended cutting, he would ask the Council to raise him 16 feet or 12 feet more. He could not understand why there shou d be any opposition to the 16 feet cutting. Within 3 year_ Mr Staines property would be worth fourfold its present value. The obi ectors desired the Counod to fix the level, and leave the residents themselves to decide when the work shad be undertaken. The Mayor: It is not proposed to do it now ; but to fix the level, so as to enable property holders to build , , .. Mr Binney: Then, if you fix it at less than. 16 feet you will rum the property. I should be sorry to exchange my property for the whole of Liverpoo-street. ,__ _. , , Councillor Crowther: If I had Mr Dickeys property, I would not give it for yours. Mr Russell: Perhaps, it's a dickey property. Mr Holland : I suffer as much- as you in pro Mr Binney : Mr land is now worth £5 a foot, but by the 1-vel I advocate it would be worth —25 Mr Holland: Of course you look at your own g£Mr Binney :Of course. I should not be here unless in my own interest. Mr Holland: Of course with you and Mr Ruesell it is all self. '. ,__ , Mr Buddie added his protest to the present e_ouucillor Cosgrave wou'.d support the pro tect. He believed if the Council made its inten tions clearly understood tbe Conned Chambers would not hold the objectors. Counoillor Crowther: I cannot believe that the ratepayers are so ignorant. When we went round it was decided that the City Road should not be left in its present state. The Mayor: We agreed to alter City Road. Councillor Cosgrave moved that the matter should be postponed until next October, for the consideration of the new Council. _ The Mayor : I would strongly advise you to fix the permanent level.. It has been my aim during my term of office to have as many levels fixed as possible. I have frequently had. many people [coming here poi-tiug out the injustice that would result from {temporary levels. Ihe Council would inflict great iniustlce on rate payers and owner, of property by not fixing the permanent levels. I »lso think the nresent quite as competent to deal with the question in any new Council. (Hear, h.ar.) Councillor Buchanan said the level of 1 mv might not be the most judicious, anda 16ft. level -would entail an expenditure of about £15 000. If the Council carried the cutting acrcs3 Karangahape Road it would go into a narrow street, for which the Council would have to pay whatever the residents might ask. Mr Ahdereon said the 16ft cutting was meant to run ud Karangahape Road. Councillor Thompson did not see that tne fixing of tne levels would prevent the matter being arranged between property owners at some future date. ■ ■•■■_ ■■ " , . Councillor Bay said the matter had been under consideration for tho past six years, and should not be further postponed. Mr Russell: If the matter be adjourned I pledge myself to obtain double tho number of signatures of obiectors to those;youhave to-day.

Councillor Fleming s-id the Council should regard the interests of the city as paramount. Councillor Peacock moved that tbe question be postponed for six weeks. CouncUlor Buchanan seconded the motion, which was agreed to. The Counted adiourned at six" o'clock until next ordinary meeting. ...

COURTS OF INQUIRY.

(To the Editor of the Stak.) Sir,—Two events, which have happened since my letter of the 19th ultimo I claim as an excuse for again addressing you on a subieet which seems to have passed over in the-ordinary course of events. The wrongs that seamen suffer never seem to bo remedied like those of any other class of the community, as the roving character of their occupation prevents anything like com bination to have a wrong rit<hted or an imposi tion redressed. Who ever, heard of a Sailors' Union or a Captains' Protection Society, or any thing approaching to it, exqept poor Jack having a money-box with "Seamans' Distressed Widows and Orphans" printed on it, put under his nose every time he is paid off tit the Shipping Ofil .c 1 No '.—lt is only when such a champion patriot as Samuel Piimsoll conies to the-front, and by untiring exertion and pluck brings before the eyes of the public hundreds of instances of the brave sons of-Great Britaiu being sent to almost certain death, that the world stands aghas*, sympathy is excited, and a great evil remedied. The two gentlemen's names I am about to mention I have the greatest respect for, and I quite agree with the verdict of the Court of Inquiry ; so cannot bo taxed with animosity. Captain Malcolm lost the, Taranaki—all your readers know the - details—his certificate is not' suspended. Captain Ralls lost the City of Auck land, and acknowledges to have mibtakeu lati tude for .longitude in his calculations; his certificate is not suspended. - Some four or live years since, two colliors—the Wellington and Cyrus—left Wellington on a Friday, bound to Newcastle. A N.W. gale came on, and they had to run for shelter to Cloudy Bay. On Saturday, the wind changed, and they both started on the usual course bn carry them throuch Cook's Strait., but instead of doing so, it took them so much to the eastward that they mistook the light at "Pencarrow" for "Mana;' and, whilst one ship was breaking up, the crew saw the other strike within 300 yards of them. These vessels were commanded by ex perienced, steady men, and no carelessness, neglecfcormistakein calculations couldbebrou.-.iit home to them, but their certificates were sus pended for six months. Now, I ask, whysb.. uld Capt. Andrew's certificate bo suspended becau-o one of his officers let the ship touch on the c i of a reef? There was no wreck, only a plate i - dented—not.even a leak. It is monstrous !1_ there any other occupation on the face of th earth that a man is prevented by law froiM working at because ho makes a mistake, much more because one of :his officers makes one? Does a man get more efficient, walking about for six months with his occupation gone, receiving tho sympathy of'his friends, and the jeers of any skulking rascal ho mayhavejdischarged or ottended ; his family suffering, perhaps, for the necessaries of life, as I have known' in several cases, and he too proud to beg and too honest to steal? A life spent at sea makes a man unsuit able for a position on shore for a few months, except a very small remuneration; and his friends have no inclination to hurt his feelings by offering it to him. Will some one throw some light on the subject, and let the public know under what Act of Parliament this .is done; or what the law is that empowers this small haphazard trio constituting a Court of Inquiry to act as judge and jury, and guide them in their verdict to doom a man to iliness and a family to poverty, whether he is guilty or not? No doubt there are foolish insurance agents, and cunning owners, and captains who lose their ships on purpose; but they get well paid for the .ob, and can afford to walk idle for a time. These men should be treated criminally. For tho boasted civilization oE the nineteenth century the whole thing is a disgrace: and I hope, for the credit of Auckland, that some of our influential citizens will take the matter up on behalf of an ill-used class of men. Is ___re one among us who doe 3 not make a mistako sometimes? I once heard a captain give a course to his mate, who repeated it back to him, and he said: "Yes; that's it." Tho mate, knowing it was wrong, put it down in p&ncii, and showed it to him, and ho could scarce believe his sight. It was a mistake of the tongue, not of'the head, for he had but just marked the course off, and five minutes after would have sworn that was the course ho gave. Had the mate not corrected him, and run the ship on shore, could any one say whether the captain's certificate would have been suspended according tc the present law on the subject ? The whole system appears to me rotten to the core; administering neither law, justice, nor commonsense; letting the captain of a cunningly devised wreck off, and dropping on some unfor tunate victim to circumstances The decision of a Court of Inquiry in New Zealand is con sidered as uncertain with nautical men as the toss-up of a penny.—Yours, &c., He-ry Selfk. [This letter has been in type for several days awaiting a chance of insertion.—Ed. E.S.]

"THE CHINAMAN NEEDN'T GO." SECOND SONG FOR THE TIMES.

Shadows can't touch a Briton's home, Nor any thought of fear, Though ships do cross the ocean's foam, And bringsome Chinese here, To take their place with working men To dig, to weave, or bow, For never can the time come when " True Working-men muat go." On any worthy weaver's face There is no look of gloom: For he is sure, a cheaper race Won't make him leave his loom. To other hands our husbandman , Resigns not spade nor hoe, But says, like a true Englishman, " The Chinaman needn't go." And ye, who strive to free the land From misery and want. Think ye that we'll not gamely stand And see that none supplant. Think ye the Saxon spirit dead? I toll ye, good men, "No !" All claim tho right to earn their bread, " The Chinaman needn't go." All able working men, unite, And keep in this our land True Britißh worth, the source cf might. To every labourer's hand; Show that you'll know tho reason why, With Bng.'ish hearts and go, Our countrymen must starve or die, '• The Chinaman needn't.go."

We understand that the Government has handed to Mr Feltus the securities in the estate of the late E. J. Petingale, which amount to over £1,000, and has empowered him to take steps for the recovery of the amounts due. Mr Feltus threatens to take a test case to Court.

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WANTED KNOWN, Mr Dampier'- Advertisement, commencing Nov. 29th, will be found in the 4th column, _eh page. ANTED KNOWN, to-morrow Mr Dampier's Christmas Advertisement will appear at the back of this paper. ANTED, fiist-class Situation as Bar Maid; accustomed to the business.— Apply by letter to M.t. this office. .____ 'XXT ANTED, a Well Sinker. — James V V Patterson, Seafleld View. WANTED. Pick and Shovel Men.— Keane and Jenkinaon. ANTED, a good General Servant to go with a family to the sea side.—Apply to Mr3 Heape, Upper Symonds-street. ANTED to Purchase, a good large second-hand boat, cheap.—Apply any day, between 11 and 12.o'clock, to A. Pittar, Winstone's Buildings, Auckland. " AN TED, a Man Cook ; an old Soldier preferred.—Apply office of this paper. ANTED, a Bricklayer to build a Chimney.—J. Flood, Fort-street. "ANTED, a respectable young woman ! as Laundry Maid. references required. —Star Hotel, Albert-street. WANTED, Needlework to take home, or by the day.—Apply NB, Post-office, Ponsonby. i ANTED, a respectable Lad for the Grocery Trade.—Apply Robertson Bros., Symonds-street. ' WANTED, a good Shoeing Smith.— Apply at the Vulcan Iron. Works, One hunga. _____ WANTED Known, we are opening some of the handsomest Trousers and Vests in the colony .—Phillips' Mart, Queen-st. WANTED Known, to avoid disappoint ment, you should give yonr orders before the 16th.—J. Phillips, Tailor. Queen-street. ANTED, two Men accustomed to farm work.—For address apply at this office. ANTED, a smart Boy to Cook, Milk, and make himself generally useful.—Apply office of this paper. WANTED, a good General Servant; a middle-aged woman preferred.—Mrs. S: Y. Collins, Hepburn-street. \%J ANTED, at once, a Nurse Girl.—Mrs- V T H. P. Barber, York-street, Parnell. VST ANTED, early in January, a good .?* Housemaid.—Apply to Mrs. Philson, Grafton Road, on any evening after 7 o'clock. WANTED, a Reporter for a Country Paper ; must have good recommenda tions.—Apply personally, at Royal Mail Hotel, between 10 and 11 a.m/to-mbrrow. ANTED, a Boy about 12 as Cashier. —W. H. Dampier. . WANTED, a thousand' children to buy Toys from. Id to 3d ; ,each, at Little Wonder, Grey-street. "f^TAINTED, a good General Servant for VV up-country hotel. Wage., 153 per week ; . 1.0, a-smart Boy.—Apply Commercial Hotel. X]i_Y ANTED, a good Cook.—Apply .t t Victoria Hotel, Victoria-street, at once.



T7E7ANTED; a General: Servant cwlieref it: another servant is Kept; wages, 14/ per week.—Apply to Mrs. Henry's Registry. WANT_-D> a strong Youth to clean boots, knives, and make himae/f generally useful.—Apply at this office. WANTED, an active young, Maufor a Store.—Apply at 67, Queen-street. WANTED,' a General Servant for Mount Albert.—Mrs. Heapc, Symonds-street. "W^TANTED, a respectable elderly person ■ t T as.General Servant; references required, —Custom-Hous. Hotel, Fort-street. WANTED, a General Servant, able to wash and cook—United Service Hotel. ANTED, a young Person to work'a' Sewing Machine.—T. W. Heath, Boot maker, New North Road, opposite Suiter's Brewery. ■'• . WA N TE D, a Set of second-hand Shutters.—A. Lovett Wellesley-street. V|/ANTED, a General Servant.—Mrs. fT_ Goldie, Pitt-street. WANTED, an .assistant with a geueral knowledfte of the v. ork for a Store in the Country.—Apply to Mr Page, (Owen and Graham's), from 9to 10 o'clock. '. ■ WANTED, a Plumber and Gasfitter. ! — Branston & Forster, Albert-street. rAN TED to Sell, a piece of Ground iv Seafleld View, suitable for a Market Garden.—Apply to D. A. Brown, Shortland street. _. TITANTED, a General Servant; small v? family. No children.—Mrs Harrop, Grammar Fchoolßoad, Parnell. \IT ANTED to LET, a Sitting-room and TV Bed-room, furnished or unfurnished, within 20 minutes walk of the Post-office.— Apply Star office. . \WT AN TED Known, that Branston and v V Forster,- Albert street, Cast Brass daily; Galvanising weekly. ANTED, a Partner with about £500 to join in an old-established Manufac turing business in this city.—Reply A.C., Post office, Auckland. WANTED, an Assistant with some knowledge of the Stationery and Book selling business.—ttdward Wayte. ANTED, a Shoeing and General Smith for Waikato.—Apply at Epsom Forge. 4 WANTED, a Wheelwright for Hamil ton. — Apply to Coasins and Atkin, Elliott-street. %WT ANTED, immediately, a good Slioe- V ? ing and General Smith.—Apply to G. Worthington, Cambridge, Waikato. ANTED, Improvers to the Dress making.— Misa Arueil, Albert-street. ANTED, a strong Girl to assistln Housework.—Apply No. 3,Cotele Villas, opposite Eden Vine Hotel, New North Road, baf are 12 o'clock noon. WANTED, a good General Servant for the country.—Apply, to-morrow morn ing, at 10 o'clock, to Mrs. i_Uis, Selwyn Terrace, Parnell. WANTED, a good Hand, Tailoress • also a smart Boy, Apprentice.—J. Al winger, Tailor, Victoria-street. ANTED, a respectable single Man as Carter; hiarhett wages and eood home for a competent man.—Apply at Post-office Store, Devonport. WANTED, a respectable youug Woman as General Servant; good wages to a person well recommended.—Apply for address at Post-office Store, Devonport. WANTED, a Lad, 14 years of age, as an Apprentice to the Tailoring.—Apply D. Gearey, Queen-street. WANTED, about twenty good Spade Men for Ditching; wages, 7s per day. Also, three or four good smgleFarm Labourers; wages, 203 per week and found. —Apply to B. Montague, Goodwood, Cambridge. WANTED, Improvers and Apprentices to the Dressmaking.—Miss Lockwood, at Mr. Woolgar's, Ironmonger, foot of Grey-st. WANTED, Everybody to know that J. BORLE V, Bootmaker, of Newmarket and Kyber Pass Road, is now Selling, and will continue for a few weeks, Boots and Shoes of every description, at a great reduction in price. One trial is solicited to prove the oheapness of tho Goods. . W~ ANTED— The inhabitants ol Auck land and surrounding districts are re minded that my Sale of Unredeemed Pledges takes place, at Mr. Arthur's Mart, on Monday first, 16th instant, at 11 o'clock.—James Rae, Pawnbroker. TTS7"ANTED, the Ladies to know that ? ? Williams's is the Cheapest Shop in town for Fancy Drap. ry and small Goods. Ladies from the country would do well to buy their Goods at WILLIAM_>'S, junction Queen and Grey-streets, four doors above Market Entrance. Open till 9 p.m. WANTED to Let, a four-roomed Cot tage, with large allotment, in Ponsonby, back of Suffolk Hotel; rent low.-Apply toF. Smith, at Salmon's, Butcher, Hobson-street. WANTED, first-class Kitchen Gar dener; single man.—Fisher and Co. WANTED, a Situation by a Young Lady, as Travelling Companion or Go verness.—Apply by. letter to Governess, this office. WANTED all you people who have got any brains, and want to keep them cool, to buy one of my Pith Helmets at Is lid. The usual pric9 is 12s 6d.—fc'amuel Coombes, The People's Clothier, 92, Quoeu-street, Auckland; and Uevon-street. Taranaki. . ■. "\ft74_NTED KNOWN, that Marshall's ? ? and Copland's Dunedin Beer is on Draught at the Cosmopolitan Hotel. WjrTNE! 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 C. Brookes is prepared to supply all kinds of Colonial 1 Bootß and Shoes cheaper and better than any other house in town. A splendid lot of liadies , and Children's English Goods at reduced prices. ! Call at once.—C. Brookes, Blue Boot, opposite J. and J. Dickey's and City Had. XtT ANT E D !_-. x_ O WN. ] TO TRADESMEN, I-ECHANiCfi, AND OTHERS. j MONEY ADVANCED In SUM ' of-2 to _560 on personal security, re-payable by weekly nstalmenta, at I_ 11. NEUMi-UEN, Auckland ! Loan OHIO., 185, Queen-street opposite Savings Bank. ANTED to Sell, a first-class new Waggonette; also a good second-hand Dog-cart, light aad heavy Spring Carts ; also a new Harvest Waggon. —A. Mackie, Royal Standard Carriage and Spring Factory, Du'rham street, Auckland. W~" ANTED KNOWN, tna. D. GOLDIE 1b prepared to supply all kinds of Tim ! ber and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings. Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c., &c, at the lowest market price, at his xards, Custom-house-street. WANTED, Wanted to Sell (cheap), ' 200 set 3of assorted Jugs, 3s 6d the set; about 200 dozen Cups and Saucers at 6d, 5s 6d a dozen; Toilet Sets, 12s and 163 the set; White and Gold Toilet Sets, 22s the set: Basins, _d, sd, and 6d; Teapots, from 23 to os; lot of Sponge, 6s per lb.; good Tea, 2s; Black Currant Jam, in your own basins, 8d ncr lb.; Clothes Pegs, 13 3d per gross; Decanters, ls 6d each; Shop Twine, only _d per ball, ls 3d per lb.; Tricopherous, i bottles for 5s : 2j_ and 3-inch Wire Nails, only 3d per lb.; Small Wire Nails, 4d per lb.; Tar Soap, for sick rooms, only 2d per cake, four cakes for 6d; Government Disinfectant Powder, for taking away all kinds of bad smells, only 6d per lb., 3 lbs. for ls 2d; Bell and Black's Tin Matches, ls 9d per dozen ; Palmer's Tin Matches, Is 6d per dozen; Blue, 9d per lb.; Small White and Gold Cuts and Saucers, 9d each, three for 2s; lot of Small Toys to be sold cheap ; Glass Sugar Basins and Cream Jugs, only ls _ci 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 ls ; Notepaper, not ruled, only 9dfors quires; Fancy Notepaper, 6 sheets and 6 envelopes, only 2d the vacket; Wine Glasses, ; Is 6d per doz.—B. Watts, Pitt-street. WANTED KNOWN, that Henry P. Hayward, Upholsterer, Mattraaa Maker, and Funeral Undertaker, is still to be found at the foot of Grey-street, opposite the Butcher. YI7 AN TED.—Wanted to Sell (cheap), V V and Be in Time .-—About _001bs of Lemo_, Orange, and Citron Peel, only Is 6d by tha lb, not less than alb ; 5d for the Jib ; Currants and i Raisins, oniy _d lb ; 20 dozen of good Spectacles, only ls; Green Glasses for the Eyes, ls 6d; Eye Glasses, ls3d; Ladies' Toilets of nine pieces, from 8s to 20.; and lot of Christmas Presents, very cbeap; lot of small Toys, very cheap.—H. - WATTS, General Dealer, Pitt-street. Tin Plates, only id each, 3s per dozen. _____.. TITAN TED KNOWN, .Ml have opened — TV 25 dozen of -American Felt Hats, ; the nicest thing ever introduced into this market.— Samuel Coombes, City Clothing Mart, 99flhuee_ | street. Auckland; and Devon-street, T^Btaki. j|s E M E M B /4|f. R! V. EDNESDAY NEXT. 18th instant, When Mr. Buckland's Auction Sale of Valuable Property, situate at ELLERSLIE, PANMURE, PURLVWAIUKU, Sec, will positively take place, at the I Hay-Jarket, at 11 o'clock.



"Qsfzfetfe'Wo3dri|_:fe^tGy. __7A_ T j>. B A N X R U P T'.-<_ Y. IN THE SUPREME COURT'OF NEW ZEA^ ■ LAND. NORTHERN DISTRICT. 4;';.^ In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876." and of the Bankruptcy of Thomas Lon erg an. of the City of Auck land, Tailor, a Debtor.. "' 4 "4 This is to notify.that-I, 'Choma. Lonergan, the above-named debtor, do intend to apply to-his Honorable.Court,.On WEDNESDAY, the 18th,; day of December instant, or as soon thereafter as I dan be heard, for an order of my iuimediate: discharge. ,<...■: ;_:: i: m Dated, at Auckland, this 11th day of December. 1878. ■■■:•'. ..;•-• .. 01 n:/.r ;• (Signed) THOMAS LONERGAN. TJJ.OUND, in the harbour, this morning; a JD Lead-coloured Dingy, lift, long. If not claimed before Saturday next, will be sold to pay exoeTiseß;—D- Connor, Watermen's Steps. LOST, this morning, between I.l\ Daw son's and Carter's the Butcher, in Wel lesley-street, a Purse containing £2 10s, and some small change and other, trifies.. Finder will re . ceive 10s on returning same to this office. ._ LOST, near Milne and Choyce's, Queen street, a Red Morocco-leather Purse, con taining money.—The finder will be rewarded on leaving the same at W. Spragg & CoMs, Theatre Royal Buildinga, ,^ TENDERS for the Erection of a Schoof- House at Matakohe will be received at the Office of the Education Boavd.: Wyndhaui-street, Auckland, until noon of FRIDAY, 3rd January; 1879. ■ ■" Plans and Specifications may be seen at the office of tho Board, or on application to the Dis trict School Committse, Matakohe.' VINCENT E. RICE, • • Secretary. _|£|g|^"p.Oß GISBORNE DIRECT. Auckland Steamship Co. (Limited). The Company's s.s. PRETTY JANE' Will leaye Queen-street Wharf for the above port, on MONDAY next, ihe 16th instant, at 5 p.m. W. LOHDER, Manager Auckland Steamship Co. ¥EW ZEALAND RIFLE _L 1 ASSOCIATION. Intending Members are r. quested to pay their Subscriptions to the undersigned, or to Mr. H. G. Payne, Jeweller, Wellesley-street, at once. No person will be entitled to compete for representation unless his subscription is paid before 2 p.m. on Saturday, 11th December inst. By order. EDW.COOPEK, JLOcal Fecretary. ■ "D E M E M_B E~eT. WEDNESDAY NEXT, 18th instant, When Mr. Buckland's Auction Sale of Valuable Property, situate at 11LLEHSLIE, PANMURE, PURU, WAIUKU, &c., will positively take place, at the HAYMARKET, at 11 O'clock. c^^^^~-f~^___M WEBB'S MUSIC SALOON, WELLESLEY-STREET. PIANOFORTES by Bord, Debain, Ziegler, &o„ &c. Warranted to stand well, and may be exchanged at any time. [Beware of Pianos sold by auction, or shipped for sale, which are seldom regulated, te3ted, or tuned.] N.B.—Let on Hire by month, or year, or sold on terms to suit tho buyers for Christmas Presents. "O EM E M B E R! WEDNESDAY NEXT, 18th instant, "When Mr. Buckland's Auction Sale of Valuable | Property, situate at ELLERSLIE. PANMURE. PURU, WAIUKU &c, will positively take place, at the Haym_rk_t, at 11 o'clock. THE SETTLER'S GUIDE. PRICE, is. 6d. By J. C. SHARLAND, Auckland. This Book teaches how to preserve HEALTH and prevent DISE A SE. It teaches sickly people how to become STRONG. It teaches how and what to EAT. to DRINK, and to AVOID ; how to live and to become healthy, happy, and to live and enjoy a long LIFE. It treats on DIGESTION, Food, and Drink, Clothing, and Bathing; the treatment of Common Ailments and n Cases of Emergency, and where no other help is at hand. A Life may thus be Saved. Sold by all Bookseller.., and SHARLAND AND CO., opposite the Post-office. T3 E M E M B E Rl WEDNESDAY NEXT, 18th instant, When Mr. Buckland's Auction Sale of Valuable Property, situate at ELLERSLIE, PANMURE, PURU, WAIUKU, Sec, will positively take place, at the Havm arket, at 11 o'clock. SCHWKPPE'S Celebrated MINERAL WATERS to be had at the Thameß Hotel, Queen-Btreet. : ___' T>., .E s M E ,M B E R! WEDNE3DAY NEXT,-18th inßtant, When Mr. Buckland's Auction Sale of Valuable Property, situate at ELLERSLIE, PANMURE, PURU, WAIUKU, &c., will positively take place, at the HAYMARKET, at 11 O'clock. :.«« mHE BAY OF PLENTY TIMES." Me W. BARTLEET LANGBRIDGE Has been appointed AGENT for the above Journal in Auckland. His receipt will be a sufficient discharge for all Monies collected on my account. ALFRED S. RATHBONE. TT> E M. EM BE Rl WEDNESDAY NEXT, 18th instant, When Mr. Buckland's Auction Sale of Valuable Property, Bituate at ELLKRSLIffi. PANMURE, PURU, WAIUKU, &0., wi'l positively take place, at the HAYMARKET, at 11 O'clock. - — ; "DEMEMBER! Wednesday next, isth instant, When Mr. Buckland's Auction Sale of Valuable Property, situate at ELLERSLIE, PANMURE. PURU, WAIUKU^ &c., will positively take place, at the Haymarkkt, at 11 o'clock. BOARD OF "EDUCATION. The CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS for Schools in and near Auckland, and at the Thames, wilt begin on MONDAY, 23rd instant, and will end on FRIDAY, 21th January proximo. School Committees of Country Districts can arrange the Holidays at their discretion, sub iect to the regulations. By order of the Board. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. IMPOUNDED, on the 10th day of Dec, 1878, by Mr V^rcoe, one Bay Entire Pony, about 2 years old, fur trespassing in paddocks, for which £1 103 damages is claimed; and in de fault of being released, the above will be sold at the Public Pound, Mount Albert, on the 21th day of December, 1878, at noon. ............. C. J. SMALL, '-.: . 'Ponndkeeper. BOARD ,and .Residence, clean and.coniM fortable. for one or two gentlemen of.quiet habits, in a house pleasantly situated, off Upper Symonds T street; terms, 25s per week.—Enquire at Robertson's Grocery Store, Upper Symonds street. , ... . ■■ ~ ~ ~_: . ,■,,;,,,-...;. MB. TOMLII-SON, ,of the.Auckland College and Grammar School, intends to' form a Class, about the beginning of February, for the nest Senior Civil Service Examination.' A Special Class will also be formed for Univer sity Junior Scholarships. Those wishing to join are requested to send in their name, before tbe 20th of this month, or during? the j_ra. week in February.



j ) To lie.. J.IIO LET,.a-couple of Rooms, to aire ;r_l_; ; spectable middle-aged woman, or widow ..and chdd, free, in order to take care of the place.—Apply to Mr Davis, Grocer, Karanga hape Road. ■ rpO LET, a two-roomed Cottage.—Apply jj'jjaj J.'Abbot, HObson-street. ---4%: \ 6-roOmed"House to Let.—Apply Mr. ( -£~j*--i Barnes, Karangahape Road,. Newton. TO, LET, Shop and Bakehouse in Queen street, opposite the Market.—G. Hulme. FpO LET. the Shop and Dwelling-house -j«r in Wellesley-street, at present occupied by miv A. Goldwater.—Apply to John Buchanan, Custom-house-street. - - ; -'"'■'• otlJ-O LET, a House of six rooms, with a -■„-*- ■■well stocked fruit garden, six miles from Auckland.-' 'Bus passes four times doily,—Apply John Buchanan, Custom-house-street. /"810 LET, a 4-roomed House, 'with oven," JL in Vernon-streot, Freeman's Bay ; rent, Bs. —Apply corner Shop. TO '-Nurserymen and Market Gardeners. : To Let, Ten Acres of-the best Land in the District, with.house, stable, &o.; three miles from town.—Apply to W. Spragg and Co,, :Queen-3ti'eet. .'•■. ■ ; : . HPO LET, 4-roomed Cottage (newly .Ma. | papered),. Lome-street. To a respectable tenant, 6. a week.— F. G. Ewington, Queen street. '..-.. 4 JWX'JOLET, a Five-roomed Cottage on the JL New North Road, with half-acre of grass land: • rent moderate to a good tenant.—For address apply at this office. 4 ' ; — Meetings. A: UCKLAND PERMANENT CO ______ OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT -OCIKTY. : The Half-yearly' Meeting of Memberai of the Auckland Permanent Co-operative Building and: Investment Society will be held at the Society's office, 93, Queen-street, Auckland, on -TUESDAY Evening, the 17th instant, at half past seven o'clock. . Business: To receive the half-yearly accounts. j JOHN BATGER, Secretary. ■:s'■■'-" A. H TJNITED SERVICE LODGE, 421,1.C. An Emergency Meeting of the above will be held, at the Lodge-room, Masonic Hotel, Princes street, on FRIDAY, 13th instant, at- 7.30 p.m. | - By order of the W.M. _ _ __ _ ______> Auckx aw j> Branch. An Adjourned Meeting of Members will" be held, in St. Patrick's Hall, THIS (Thursday) EVENING, at 8 o'clock, to take into consideration certain bye- The Annual Meeting, for the Election of Officers, &c, will take place, in the above Hall, on FRIDAY. 20th instant, at 8 p.m. M. CONNOLLY, Secretary. m O •■"'__ A S O N S. A Meeting iv connection with the above Trade will be held at the Charlemont Hotel, Wakefield-street, on SATURDAY NIGHT, at 7.30 sharp. ... All Masons are expected to attend. AR ANGA HA PE HIGHWAY DISTRICT. A Special Meeting f f Ratepayers of the above District will be held in the Newton Hall on FRIDAY, the 13th December, at 7.30 p.m., to con3i_er business of importance to the : District. A full attendance is requested. By order of the Board. J. WARREN, Chairman. YOUNG Men's Christian Association, corner of Welle3ley and Albert-street.— Usual Week Night Meeting This (Thursday) Evening, 7.30. All are invited. Strangers wel comed. SATURDAY HALF-HOLIDAY. A Meeting of Drapers will be held in the Rooms of the Young Men's Association on FRIDAY Evening next, at 8 o'clock, for the purpose of considering the resolution unani mously adopted by the Grocers of this city and suburbs to Close their respective places of business at 2 o'clock on Saturdays, and sub stituting Friday for Saturday Evenings, and to take such steps es may be deemed beat for giving or to secure to Drapers the same privdege. Employers specially invited. UNITED METHODIST FREE CHURCH. Pitt and Vincent-streets. AUXILIARY MISSIONARY SERVICES. On SUNDAY, the 15th December, Rev. R. Dctton, F.R.A.S., will preach in the Morning, at 11 o'clock; and Rev. R. Taylor in the Even ing, at 6.30. Collections after each Service in aid of the Colonial Mission Fund. X> E M E M BE R! WEDNESDAY NEXT, 18th instant, When Mr. Buckland's Auction Sale of Valuable . Property, situate at ELLERSLIE, PANMURE, PURU, WAIUKU, Sec, will positively take place, at the Haymabket,at 11 o'clock. AUCKLAND AMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUB. The PRIZES won at the, late Sports will be presented at the Club Room on SATURDAY Evening, at 8 p.m. Committee Meeting after for Election of Members. E.NEVILLE R. FORDER, M', > M ; -.-. 4 Hon,,Sec. ' T> ME M E M B E MR! j . WEDNESDAY NEXT, 18th instant, ' 0 When Mr. Buckland's Auction Sale of Valuable Property, situate at j ELLERSLIE, PANMURE, PURU, WAIUKU, 4 ' „c, will positively take place, .at the j 4 Ha -market, at 11 o'clock. . "O E. M E '"■'__ B E R! WEDNESDAY NEXT, 18thinstant,: .4 When Mr. Buckland's Auction Sale of Valuable Property, situate at ELLERSLIE, PANMURE, PURU, WAIUKU' &c, will positively take place, at the HAYMARKET, at 11 o'clock. "OOTTLES ! BOTTLES 1 BOTTLES Ib. 6d. for any quantity of Beer Bottles. ; EHRENFRIED BROS., ■ - Queen-street. "D E M E M B E Rl WEDNESDAY NEXT, 18th instant, When Mr. Buckland's Auction Sale of Valuable ; C . V.M .4 Property, situate at ELLERSLIE, PANMURE, PURU, WAIUKU, &c., will positively take place, at the HAYMARKET, at 11 o'clock. A LADY accustomed to children desires ___. a Situation as Housekeeper.—Address * Juno," Star Office, Auckland. RS. LANDER, Victoria House, North Shore, begs to inform her friends and public that she has Rooms to let, with or with out attendance. Terms moderate. 40© PRESENTS 400 AT THE PONSONBY BAPTIST SCNDA Y-S.CHOOL •"-•: .To-lTigJ-tl 4 ' § j ADMISSION ;—6d. and Is. -3R"::: E w E M B Ex[ RH 4 _ WEDNESDAY NEXT, 18th instant, ; .-| ■When Mr. Buckland'a Auction Sale of Valuable •.,.:. Property, situate at ELLERSLIE, PANMURE, PURU. WAIUKU, f_c. will positively take place, at the HAYMARKET, aO 11 O'clock.



__■*■!■■—"^w-——i ' —___■—_■__———■—____——__ tl . . ; .... .. ; ~., ~,''._'S ■■ -. - ..-: 8 -'" : For Sale. "IJ! 0 R PRIVAT E.S' A L ,eJ ,1, VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTIES AT PONSONBY, '•;vr: *': "': '""' On account of the Owner leaving the Colony. /An Eight-roomed House,._-ecently.built, with a large allotment it x 227, fronting England and Spring-streets, 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-buii t Cottß ge, with a large allotment, K corner of England and Spring-streets, planted with fruit trees, and an excellent well of water. , Also, a neat Three-roomed Cottage in Spring "" street, adjoining th c above allotment. .'Two Allotments, corner of England and Ran ' die-street; and 80 acres at the Wairoa. Apply to N. CAMPBELL, . .... : ■ ■■; ■ '■ " "; ; Queen-street. FOR SALE. — A large London-made Box Mangle, with all the newest im provenients, having a good connection; owner leaving the colony. — Apply lo Mrs* Port, Pompallier Terrace, Ponsonby. FOR SALE, a small first-class old estab lished Re'ail Cash Business in Queen-street., Long lease; low rent. Stock at valuation. Proprietor leaving for England.—For full par ticulars, apply to J. M. and J. Mowbray, 42, Queen-street. "' ' T^EVONPOR •, NORTH SHORE. -For Pale, the Dwelling house now occupied by Mrs Hetley, containing six rooms, situated en rising ground, commanding a view of the entire harbour, and.withiu five minutes walk ot the Flagstaff Wharf. For terms, fee, apply to E. A. Mackechnie, 36, Shortland-street. |jIOR SALE, iv the thriving settlement of -L" Waipu. a Farm of 137 Acres, havin half a-mile river frontage; situated in a centr. 1 par of the settlement, within one mile by a good road from school, church, and Telegraph olfice about 70 acres in grass, divided into four pad docks; large Dwelling-house (nearly new), con tains 8 rooms, large hall, wardrobe and scullery.- There are also a good barn, store, dairy, and !.?" other outbuildings. This property is suitable - for a farmer or a medical man wishing to acquire a good homestead, combined with the practice of his profession. There is no doctor in this or any of 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,. Custom-house-street, Auckland. _ £XX -TWO-ROOM-CD Cottage For Sale in -rtf. Newton; just built. Also, fine allotment for £30; easy terms.—C. Williamson j | Land and Estate agent, Vulcan Line. ___»#_£_ --THbEE-ROOMED HOUSE Icw \$ -_-"-• for sale, off Newton Road. Large allotment; goodwell.-C.Williamson,Landand Estate agent, Vulcan Lane. STOKES' POINT, on the main" road" (within an easy ride), 80 acres, suited for subdivision.- £80.—W. F. Hammond, £2-3,. Insurance Buildings. ' •s•**-__- (\ —HOUSE of 7 rooms, with wood _&ifp\J\J. house, fowl-house, &c.; also, large allotment, with a frontage -to two streets. Terms easy. Twenty-five minutes from Post office.—S. Vaile, House, Land, and Estate Agent, Shortland-street. . . ____ ■■- '--'4 " 4-* .-*_. CASH.—lmproved 10acre Farm in a -oV-'V. good district, with Dwelling-house, Sec Price, „ICO.—S. Vaile, Land and House ag nt, Shortland-street. next to the Post-offlce _©/t PER ACRE.—Capital Farm of 160 acrea oW-i- SO acres grass, 5 acres orchard and gar, . den, rich aUuvial soil, good ._cu_e of 5 rooms stable, cowshed, cartshed, d_iry, &c, South* of Auckland, 2£ miles from a railway station.—S Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street I :_?___£___ —T0 Market Gardeners—l 4 acres cSyTr_> _-. at Onehunga, fenced in tho paddocks and in grass.—S. Vaile, -House and I Land Agent, Shortland-street. ' -~■■' 4-* _______ —HOUSE of 5 rooms, large cellar sv__ _- v. . stable, cow.hed, hay-loft, vinery and orchard, 2 acres rich volcanic land, all in first-rate order.—S. Vaile, House and Land agent, Shortland-street. £0 ss. PER ACRE.-Partly Improved FARM e*J*l of 130 acres, large orchard, firewood, water frontage, Sec, good Cottage, 15 miles from Auckland by first-class road.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent. Shertlanfl-street. 4 4-* -.__ CASH, balance at 8 percent.—lol acres _*_•_-V. of good Land, 34 miles South of Auckland. Price, £2 10s per acre.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. i O~i (\ to fiIOOO LENT, on Building Society j <SZsJL\J principles, or on other terms to sul* borrowera.—C. Williamson, Estate agent, Vul» I can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. THE Lease, Fixtures, Stock, &c, of a Good City Store Business to be sold cheap. For address apply at this office. . t _^_- ] --__-__-. CHRONOMETER. CHRONOMETER, ANEROID. THE subscribers will sell, at their Rooms, Fort-street, on Friday, the 13th instant, at 12 o'clock, Chronometer, by Philcox - Aneroid Binoculars Compass Charts and Parallel Ruler, • .; SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, ' Auctioneer, ■" TO-MORROW, AT S I B B I N'S M AR T. AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK. <■ BY ORDER. f%f\ HAY AND BARRS BAKING cQ \J FLOUR, in sacks and 100's, 10 bags Pears -.■ * Potatoes, Onions Sharps, Bran ;..'.>: 4 Oats, Beef M v.: 4 _.v ••>.-';: _i.:_. Canterbury Hams and Bacon ; i - :■..Cheese, Currants ,>ys i-. .-..--.-ui-sV' n ~...-.. Raisins, Tea • _-■',• .-'•■.--.-. ■-.;■. -, ! MM' :Sugar,'Candles , "' ,' M. ; , 4 kegs Prime'Buttar. 4:;^ "• :•>_ . TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17,: 1878.-- EDWA D LEWIS WILL Sell by public -auction;. a_:_iiis .Store,' on Tuesday;; 17th-instant.! at |12 o'clock noon, .:■ :.-. .b.:-. v-;.is b« ! A CONSIGNMENT OF;S___FFiKLb GOODSM i .' : Comprising ; -i I Electro-plated Tea and Coffee Sets '. 1 Salt Cellars, Cruet Stands '.' . '." .. ..... I Liquer and Pickle Frames ■;" ;. . '-'" Fish and Desert Seta ' O.'~o' Spoons and Forks 4- Table and Pocket Cutlery. - I Also, 1 case Pictures 1 case Vase's and Lustres. B. TONKS] [R. C. CARR MONDAY, DECEMBER 16. EXTENSIVE & UNRESERVED SALE OF ENGLISH FURNITURE, DRESSING GLASSES, GILT MIRRORS, VALUABLE OIL PAINTINGS, IROR BEDSTEADS, TOILET SETS, FEATHER PILLOWS, WARDROBES, PIANOS (BY AUCHER AND BORD), AMERICAN ORGAN. B. TONKS & 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, Drawing-room Suites in W-lnut; Dining-room Suites, oak and mahogany; Plate Glass Gilt Mirrors, Mb.Mole-top Twisted Pillar Dressing Glasses, Loo'i_nd Occasional Tables, Whatnots.: Wardrobes, Music Stoo'.s, Commodes, Cabinets, Davenports, Pa .i-jr Mache Tables, Book : Bhelv.es, Marble-top .Withstands; Dining. Tables';, Ch.f folders, Hat 1 "Stands, Card Tables,' jilting Tables, Beclsteps, Benger Chairs,. Towel Ilorses. i :i''Si±^Pl_k-^QS/;(Waihut),'-W"AucHer'anc 4 | IF '-^"':Bor_^'7' '".- ' FF-l 'O'OO'fO •■■ I One AMERICAN ORGAN, '*pml \ /_. ._ _~, &C.,. : _-C. &c.. w 4„ •';. ~,„:.; The Auctioneers invita inspection of thi Shipment, in being speci .lly selected to suit th requirements of those who appreciato a goo quality of furniture.