]Vfr. McMinn also respond, referring to the steady progress of the Thames and ' .Waikato districts, and.the benefit which / wouldj result from the railway when 'completed. v The Ladies; and the Mining, Commercial, and Agricultural interests of the Thames, were given and responded to, and the meeting terminated with enthusiastic cheers for Sir George Grey, the Mayor and Borough Council, and the Chairman and County Council. • VOLUNTEER EEVIEW. . The volunteers were mustered on the beach at live o'clock and formed into six companies. There were abont 500 in the ranks. They were inspected by Major "Withers, in the presence of Sir George Grey, and the manner in which they ; executed the various movements excited ' general admiration. Mrs Kilgour presented the battalion prizes, and two medals were presented by Sir George Grey to B. O'Loughlin for services as a soldier of the 70th Foot in India and New Zealand. THE PUBLIC MEETING. The public meeting was held in the evening at the Theatre Royal, which was crowded with ladies and gentlemen. His Worship the Mayor (Mr W. McCnl lough) was appointed to the chair, and he briefly Introduced Sir George Grey to the meeting. In commencing his address, Sir George referred to the improvements which had been effected in the district by the local authorities. He then referred to" the action of the House in allowing the runholdcrs of Canterbury another ten years lease of the immense tracts of. laud which they at present held, instead ot having them opened for settlement. He then went on to speak of the difficulty in obtaining dissolution of the House, aiid an appeal to the people on any qnestion of great vital importance. In England the Government had the poAver of dissolving the House, but here ifc was not so. The effect of Ministry after Ministry being tested to see if anyone could get a majority before a dis solution was allowed by the Governor was to weaken tho Ministry of the day in the Honse, members knowing that there could be no dissolution, and that they would not be sent to their constituencies until certain things shall be forgotten. That being the case no Ministry could be strong enough to undertake to^ carry any measures in the House with certainty, unless indeed, after an appeal. That had been the position of himself and colleagues up to the present time, and probably in the next session of Parliament it would be allowed. That was the position of any Ministry which might come into office fitter the Parliament was elected, and wkich had not the right of appeal to the people. The Government in office would be likely to obtain a small majority in the Parliament which they them selves had returned if dissolved at the proper time. He referred to the formation of the Upper House which was composed of nominated members, and said none of the other colonies had an Upper House with such peculiarities as we have here. For instance a Civil Servant, shortly entitled to a pension,? might be sent to tie.Upper Honse where he would get 200 guineas per annum in additien to his salary. Hewonld instance himself as a case in point. He had a pension of £1,000, a year, and as Premier he tried to have his salary reduced to £1,2Q& from £1,750. From his pension the^tfolpk. £S9O. But a Civil Servant going into* Ifee Upper House re ceived an addition to his' pension. Touching the voting powers allowed to natives under the Electoral Bill the speaker said the Upper House, being a nominated body had no right to interfere as they did, as to how the representatives of the people in that House v/ere elected. He had then come to the conclusion that the Upper House wanted remodelling in some way, and they had given them an excellent ex ample of how they would be prepared to act, and did not themselves hesitate to in terfere with the privileges of the Lower House. He had said to himself, I now believe in the propriety of doing away with plurality of voting, and I believe tn triennial parliaments. The majority of the House of Representatives agreeing with him, he would not accept the ameddment of the Legislative Council. He believed the result would be that they would have an infinitely better * Reform Bill, and that they would get it in time for the new, elections.> He thought they would agree with him in favour of tiiennial parliaments, and support him in Ms endeavours to have his ideas on these points carried into effect. He spoke in favour of the land tax being tried before the property tax, which was advocated by some people.' He had no objection to a property tax by and bye. An income tax was neeessaiy for those people who lived outside the colony, and derived large incomes from it. If left in power he would get at that class yet. The taxing machinery was in the hands of the people, and they might use it as they wished. The speaker th.enreferred to the appointment of acolonial aristocracy, and said the Colonial Office were not acting in accordance with law in forcing it upon the colony, and he for one refused to submit to it. -t It was one of the burning questions which would have to come on for discussion at the next "session of parliament. Another matter was the appointment of the the Governor. The Colonial Department at home had now come to their senses, and declared that by law the colony had the power of determining who should be their Governor. The Queen had the power of refusing her consent to that Act aif she thought fit. The speaker concluded by promises to watch the lands in the dis trict, and see, as their representative, that they were secured for the public. A vote of thanks was pabsed to Sir Geo. Grey, and the meeting concluded' with cheers for Sir George and the Mayor.

TELEGRAPHIC.

COROMASDEL, this day. The Tokatea mining manager reports : In the stope from No. 1 pass the leader is not looking so well. In the stope going in from No 4. pass thereof has improved In;appear ance, the stone being more mineralized. The stope coming out from No. 4 is not far enough in to where 1 expect to meet with gold. Tributers Fenton and party are clearing mullock out of drives as instructed. In section No. 2 they have driven, under where they had their specimens from, and have obtained a few lbs stone shewing gold. In Hornibrook's tribnte they are driving on two small leaders.

GISBORNE, this day. LARGE BUSH FIRE. A large bush fire occurred at King s saw mill, Matauri, six miles from Gisborne. The mill machfnery and men's houses were all burnt last night. A lot of sawn timber was saved. 100 men are thrown out of employ ment. The-damage is estimated at £3,000. The insurance is the New Zealand orhce, £900. ' ■ ' " , .

CAMBRIDGE, this day. _ At a meeting of settlers on Saturday it was resolved that a branch of the Thames Waikato railway should be constructed to Cambridge, and the road from Kotorua should be pushed on. A resolution was also carried urging the Government to proclaim the County of Cambridge. A+Vll *,■„ The booths and cards for the Athletic -sports were sold by Mr Bright for £96.

SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

■'. ■ , P '.'' NAPIER, this day. >' ' The1 Chief karaitiana hasDeen ill lately ■' ;C Hfe naalady'seemsto hayea^^^ad^; Yesterday afternoon he W'»?;T^J; s h, ■• <*nat he • had to be put under the restraint attracted a crowd outside the.hotel., Uttter, ' Th' e menofthe"Te'WanaD^a,'lpaper*ave

services dispensed with. It is variously stated- that this is preliminary to a new arrangement or of the ceasing of the publication. . To-day the burgesses of Napier • are polling on the question whether a loan of seventy thousand pounds shall be raised to consolidate old loans and provide for drainage and sewerage. •■••••

'___, CHRKTCRURCH, Saturday. T£? EMBEZZLEMENT. The defalcations charged against Frank Valpy, late a clerk iv the Steward of Reserves office, Christchurch railway, are said to be £165.

•a*. « WELLINGTON, this day. Mr Barton and the tf._c.gss. Ihe Government have replied to Mr Bar ton to the effect that his letter is an insult to the Judges, Cabinet, and Law Officers of the Grown, the language it contains being at variance with the well understood cour tesies of official correspondence. The letter concludes by intimating that the correspon dence must cease. T

MR MACLEAN'S CLYDESDALES. _ Mr Every McLeau is here, superintend • S g,, *ai? dlu S of his Clydesdale horses per Mallowdale from Loudon. They will pro bably be offered for sale in this market.

[Press Agency.] this day. A most disgusting case of indecency as ever came before the Court was heard to day. The prisoner named Eugene McLean was remanded.

BLENHEIM, this day. MARLBOROUGH CUP. The acceptances for the Marlborough Cup are Danebury, Cambello, Bonfire, Treason, Rata, Morning Star, Grey Momus, Doncas ter, and I ady Grey.

'NELSON, this day. CHARITABLE AID. The City Council have decided unani mously to decline Government proposals with respect to the question of charitable aid.

Police Pay.

WELLINGTON, this day.

A supplementary "Gazette" notifies that the pay and travelling allowance for non commissioned officers and constables shall be as follows:—Police: Sergeant-Major, lls per day; Ist class Sergeant, 103 ; 2nd class, 9s Gd ; 3rd class, 9s : Ist class Con stables, Ss 6d; 2nd class, Ss : 3rd class, 7s 6d. Reserve : Sergeant-Major, 9s 6d ; Ist class Sergeant, 9s; 2nd class, 8s 6d; 2nd class Constables, 7s ; 3rd class, 6s 6d. The travelling allowance of non-commis sioned officers and constables is fixed at the rate of 6s per diem. Detectives :,, Chief Detective, 16s per day; Ist class Detective, 14s; 2nd class, 12s 6d ; 3rd class, lls ; 4th class, 10s. DEPARTURE OF WANAKA. Sailed : Wanaka, • for Napier, Poverty Bay, Tauranga, and Auckland at 2 p.m. Passengers : Miss Cash; Mr and Mrs Mar chant, .Messrs A. H. Hunter, Cheymol, A. Mitar, Stuart, and Harding. GOVERNMENT OFFICES CLOSE ON BOXING DAY. All Government offices will be closed on 26th December.

Firs at Epsom.

MR FRANK LAWRY'S DWELLING . HOUSE DESTROYED.

This morning, at 3 o'clock, Mr Frank Lawry's five-roomed dwelling-house was totally destroyed' under circumstances which almost prevent the possibility of its being accidental. On Sunday evening a small fire was lit in the kitchen, which was a newly-built room. There was no wood work of any kind round the chimney, neither lining nor a mantel-piece. On the Kettle boiling, the fire was allowed to die out. After tea, Mr and Mrs Lawry went to the house of a relative (Mr W. Gardner), returning home between 10 and 11. A short time after they had retired to rest, Mrs. Lawry thought she heard some one moving about the house. Her husband rose and examined each room, passing twice through the kitchen, without detect ing the presence of any unwelcome visitor. At 3 o'clock a.m. Mrs Lawry heard the crackling of flames, and called out THE HOUSE IS ON FIRE.

Mr L'awry- rushed into the kitchen, the roof of which was in flames. He drew water from a tap, and tried in vain to subdue the flames, which had obtained a secure hold. "Meanwhile, Mrs Lawry Lad hastened across the road to the house of Mr John Millison, in whose stables were three race horses—Tom Finn, Ariel, and iiepo—in charge of Messrs David , Munn, Fred Matthews, and E. Roden. Munn was first out, hearing the cries of "fire," and made straight for Tom Finn's box, but finding the fire across at Mr Lawry's went over. Mr Lawry had by this titne commenced taking out goods. He had one box outside, and was trying to get out the mahogany parlour table, when Munn arrived. The parlour effects were rescued, and a few articles from the front bedroom, when the roof collapsed, and the flames devoured all the remaining articles which were perishable. About twenty feet from the back door is a stable ; a little calf was liberated from this building, but, fortunately, the latter did not ignite. Mr Isaac Gwynne; Mr Pemberton, and other neighbours kindly went to Mr Lawry's assistance, on hearing of "the i fire, and ; rendered all possible help. THE INSURANCES AND OTHER PARTICULAPS. The house and furniture were partially insured in the New Zealand for £175. Among the valuable articles destroyed was a watch and chain belonging to Mrs Lawry. A number of books and business papers were destroyed ; among the latter were papers relating to Highway Board matters, Mr Lawry being the treasurer ot the local Board there, which, we learn, can all be re placed. Mr Bosanko, a gentleman from the Waikato, has been staying with Mr Lawry for a few days, the two having arranged to go South together on Wednesday next. , Last night, however, Mr Bosanko stayed at a friend's house in Mangare, and he has thereby lost his carpet bag and effects. It may be mentioned, as an interesting item of news, that some time ago Mrs Lawry was awoke by hearing a noise'as of some one walking about the house. On Mr Lawry going to look in an adjoining room, he saw a man with his head and shoulders through the window, and holding a lighted match, as he surveyed the room. Mr Lawry made a vigorous smack- at the man's head with his stock whip, without effect. The present occurrence is much to be regretted, while it cannot easily beexplained.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before ft. C. Barstow, Esq., K.M.) INEB BIATES.—James .Marshall, Edward Milton, Archibald Campbell, and Isaac Bryant were fined,ss each for drunkenness. Authur Dransfield was sentenced to seven days' imprisonment; this being his third Pugilistic. was charged with usimg threatening language in Hobson-street, on the 22nd inst,, :; to the alarm of Constable McG:ilp.-^The:prisoner, a little fellow, who appeared m. a wild state having lost a '.portion- of ' his . .clothing, pleaded not'guilty.^MauriceTpley, grocer, deposed.•that;prisoner came intohisjfihop on Saturday .evening and; called /hirip a d— iand,ptherrapprobriofvis; names;.say 'Wthat^witnesa, had done him.ani.injury. He orderetLi him; out. ;Hie iwent ;^ut and stormed • outside. Prisoned had " been a "tenant of his, but owing.to:his badjcdnduct he wave him notice to quit.—To prisoner : You are a very low man. —Prisoner : What

do you mean, low in. stature'-^Witness : Low in tongue. I don't want'to'injure you, but.-(turning. -to- his Worship); I must have this, man bound over to .keep the peace.—Constable' MeGilp described the scene, which Avas most alarming. Prisoner was blackguarding Mr Foley.— His Worship : Have you anything to say for yourself ?—Prisoner : Yes, Mr Foley threatened me with a broom, and called me "a scoundrel, and I called him another.—His Worship found prison erguilty upon the con stable's evidence, aud ordered him to pay 20s and costs, or be imprisoned for 7 days. Stealing a Decanter.—Susan Jane Martin was charged with stealing a decantei value 3s 6d, on- Saturday last, the property of Thos, E. Evans.—Prisoner, a respectably dressed woman, pleaded not 'guilty.—Thos. Edward Evans deposed that prisoner called in at the Criteiiou Hotel for some brandy, and after she left, he missed the decanter. He went after her, when she dropped it in the road.— Prisoner said she was very sorry she took it, but not with the intention of stealing it.— His Worship paid as prisoner appeared to be respectable, and had not been charged before at this Court, he would allow her to go free, but he hoped she would give up the fearful habit of drinking which had brought her into trouble. —Prisoner, with tears in her eyes, promised to refrain, and left the Court sobbing violently. Breach of Merchant Shipping Act. A charge against Samuel Cox, charged with disobedience of lawful commands on board the Clan Fergurson, was remanded on the application of Mr J. B. Russell.

esßreach of Sheep Act.—Messrs Faith ful and Roberts were charged with a breach of the Sheep Act, by suffering certain sheep infected with scab to be driven upon land not in their possession. The sheep had been landed at Onehunga. Mr Brookfield appeared for Mr LeAvis, the sheep Inspector, and Mr Hesketh for defen dant. Mr Hesketh said he was instructed to plead guilty, but there was neii.iier wilfulness nor knowledge of the offence on the part of the owner. —Fined £5, CO:-:;-!, £21256 d.

Breach of Harbour "Regulations. - Richard Webb was charged with allows > * Ins horse and vehicle to remain utH'U Queen street wharf, on the 16th insf, without remaining * with it. Defendant pleaded guilty, but he put the chain on the wheel, while going on the steamer ; he thought the precaution of chaining the wheel was sufficient. Mr. Russell said he had no desire in this instance to press for a heavy penalty, but he wished it to be known that vehicles must not be left un guarded on the wharf. Fined 5s aud costs.

Faiilng to Pay.—A case against Daniel Donaghy, for failing to pay for his son in the Naval Training School, arrears £9. 14 6, waa remanded for a-week.

Withdrawn.—Agcharge of obstructing a part of Queen-street by allowing building material to remain in the way, was preferred against Mr Philcox, but withdrawn on the application ol Sub-Inspector Pardy. The Cake Lottery.—ln the case of Mr Charles Burton, charged with a breach of the Municipal Police Act, of 1866 by selling, in the month of December, certain tickets for interest in a lottery, the particulars of which appeared in the Star of the 21st inst, His Worship gave judgment against the defendant, who committed a breach of the Auckland Municipal Police Act by sell ing a ticket for a lottery on the 7th Decem ber, as mentioned in the information. Fine, 20s, costs, £3 12s. Mr Hesketh asked that the other four similar charges might remain on the list for a fortnight, ■when a with drawal might possibly be asked for.

EVENING STAK MONDAV r. DECEMBER 23



"ORETT'S AUCKLAND ALMANAC for 1879 NOW HEADY, at the Stab Office. ANTED KNOWN, the "Christmas Advertisement" of Mi* Dampier will bo found in the Third Column of the Fourth Page. WANTED, a General Servant.—Apply Mra. T. Buddie, Hepburn-street. Bfed ANTED, a Cook for the Delta Hotel, Ngaruawahia, immediately : wages, 35s per week and expenses paid. WE shail be open Jate this eveniag, and shall be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.—R. French. Hobson-istroet. WHITE Cotton Gloves, Children's Sun Hats. Fancy Ribbons. Collars, Cuffs, White Umbrellas, Is 3d.—R. French's, Hobson- Btreeb WO N D E a ! No Fees this side Christmas charged to Female Servants. Hannaford's Kegistry, Queen-street. A^"TED,"HoterMan CooklGlsbonie); wages, £2, — Hannaford's Registry, Queen-street.' WANTED, a respectable active Boy, to make himself generally useful; if dili gent, will have an opportunity to learn a trade. —Apply at the Public Baths, Victorla-st. East. WANTED, the Public to Purchase Iheir Christmas B°ef from me. Sirloin and Ribs, only sd. per lb. Other Meat equally Cheap. —John Fossj Grey-street. . WANTED, Everybody to give their orders early at R. Reeves', Butcher, corner of Victoria and Chapel-streots. Prime Ox Meat in abundance. Trade supplied. W'~ ANTED, Ladies and Gentlemen to buy their Summer Hats and Umbrellas atT. McMasters, Queen-street. ANTED, a General Servant.—W.. Pye, Railway Wharf, near Railway Station. WANTED, for Waikato, a girl about 15, to look after children; a good home,— Adam Laybourn, Fort-street. WANTED, a Partner in an established Pawnbroking Business.—Alfred Alley, Watchmaker, Queen-street. ANTED Known;; Mrs. Byers has accommodation for a few boarders at 16a per week.—Apply at Waleh's Store, JSewton Road. _ WANTED Known, that one of the best Billiard Tables in Auckland is at the Criterion Hotel, Hobson-street. Wines and Spirits of the best quality. First-class accom modation for respectable Boarders. WANTED, a respectable Girl to make herself useful.—Mr James Irwin, American Store, Alexandra-street . ' ANTED, a respectable Female Servant.—Apply at Glasgow Bakery, Wellington-street. WANTED to Sell, a first-class second: hand Basket Carriage ; also a new Buggy.—A, Mackie, Royal Standard Carriage and Spring Factory, Durham-street. ANTED, a first-class Coachsmith ; also a first-class Coach Painter. None but experienced workmen need apply.—A. Mackie, Royal Standard Carriage and Spring Factory, _D urham-street. WANTED TO SELL, several American Buggies and Sulkies; also one Norwich Car, to carry 4, suitable for a cab.—Cousins and Atkin, Coach Builders, Elliott-street. WANTED, a smart young man, well experienced in the Butchering Business. —W. Stimson, Newton. . ANTED Known, that Mrs. Gricehas Just Opened a New Assortment of Fancy Goods, Toys, &c, &c, suitable for Christmas Presents, which sne intends to sell under town prices. WANTED, all Fruit Preservers to in spect H. Wattk's Stock ot Patent Self fitting Tins of allaizes. Factory: Fort-street; Warehouse, Eden Terrace, Auckland. ■ "VST AN TED, for an Upstairs Bar in a T T flrst-claes City Hotel, a good Barmaid; previous experience not necessary,—Apply at this office. i £^OALMINEPvS..— Wanted, Coal-cutters. Xj Apply to Waikato Coal Co. (Limited), 7, Wyndham-street. W "ANTED, a General Servant.—Mrs Crowther, Wollesley-street East. ANTED.Known, Green Peas to be had in any quantity at G. Smith's, near Mason's Gardens W/LANTED, ,an active young Man' .to \ X work on a Dairy Farm; must be able to milfe 'drive horses, and plough. ' Comfortable home'and good wages.'—Apply to J. X; Bush, Old/House/at Home Motel, Hobson-atreet. TTETANTED Known, that Branston and :• -t >T' Fprster, Albert -street, Cast Brass daily; Galvanising weekly. _J____^_______u L_ii___ 1 YJU"I N E.1.V;.. W INE ! WINE '. j. WBNDEL, Symoii<3s-street, will .sell his local Grape Wine, white and red, at 258' per doz.; Quinine Grape Wine. 30s. A. W., Gladding, 'agent. Upper Symoads-Btreet. ':: ■



' Wf ANTED/ a,, smart'^fouth'to a&gisf iff TTi % diningroom and make m'mself generally*' useful.. Thames Hotel. - .„.■■..>..." -.~i r 'ANTED,, immediately fciix , bhip- Carpenter3for the Barrier.—apply H. F. Anderson and Co. ■ 'ANTED Known, that Gault and Lodge has for sale (cheap) a large assortment of Ladies' and Gent's Boot^t and Shoes, also a lot of Children's Boots and Shoes suitable for the holidays, all our own make gnaranteea. Ladies' and Gents' Boots and Shoes of every description made to measure on the shortest notice. Please note the address: Gault and Lodge. Wholesale and Retail Boot and Shoemakers, Karangahape Road, Newton next J. Warren's, Grocer. "ENDELL'S WINE, WINE.—Come now on the Holidays and sample my Wine. I want competent perspns to taste and judge of its quality. \/f[T ANTED all you people who have got V 7 any brains, a« d want to keep them cool, to buy one of my Pii.li Helmets at 4s lid. The usual price is 12s 6d.—Samuel Ooombes The People's Clothier, 92. Queen-street, Auckland • and .Uevon-street, Taranaki. ' W """"ANTED.—Waited to Sell (cheap), and Be in Time:—About 4001bs of Lemon, Orange, and Citron Pee], only Is 6d by tho lb, not less than alb ; 5d for the Jib ; Currants and Raisins, only 4a lb ; 20 dozen of good Spectacles, only Is; Green Glasses for the toyes, Is 6'l; Kye Glasses, Is 3d ; Ladies' Toilets of nine pieces, from 8s to 20&; and lot of Christmas Presents, very cheap; lot of small Toys, very cheap.—H. WATTS, General Dealer, Pitt-street. Tin PJates, only dd each, 3s per dozen. WANTED, Buyers for the New Season's 2s. Tea extraordinary! which though broken and small leaf, contains sittings from finest Teas. Also I am now selling the sittings from the finest Foochow chop of the season, which on the best authority is allowed to be fully equal to leaf teas at 9d per lb. more money. Don't be prejudiced!. , The highest London authorities declare that tea-leaf broken, owing to its peculiar construct ion, brews better liquor than leaf not broken. For my 2s. 6d. Family Mixture, which is a blend of rare, choice flavoured, and stronj? teas, comprising China, Java, and Asßtim, and gives great satisfaction. For my " Very Rich Deep Brown" 3s. Tea, which is a blend of the choicest growths. It is thoroughly appreciated. FKJSDK. WHITBHBAD, Victoria-street. India. China, and Java Tea Warehouse. . Dealer in Cigars, and Importer of Tobaccos. 'ANTED, Everybody to know that J. BORLEY, 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 ia solicited, to prove the cheapness of th 9 Goods. TIJANTED, the Ladies to know that V ? Williams's is the Cheapest Shop in town for Fancy Drap-ry and small Goods. Ladies from tho country would do well to buy their Qoocls at WILLIAMs'S, junction Queen and Grey-streets, four doora above Market li'ntrance. Open till 9 p.m. GL 0 V E S ! G'L U V,JS 8! The largeat stock of Gloves in Auckland, almost 200 dozen pairs. Light Fancy Summer Josephine Kid. 2s {id; Blade, first choice, Josephine, 3s Cd, worth la'9d; Two-button Gloves, 2s 6d to 3s Cd; 60 dozen Dent's Sum mer Gloves (better than Josephines), all. sizes, at Is Bd, worth 3a.6d: lot Merino Shirts at 2s 6d, worth 4s 6d ; ditto Drawers. 3a 6d ; large lot of Fancy Feathers; Hats, new fashion, trimmed and untrimmed, to be sold cheap.—W. Byre, Knniskillen House, Victoria-street. ANTED KNOWN-I have opened out a splendid lot of new Boots and Shoes.—W. J. Offer, Bristol House, Queen-street. WANTED, an apprentice for the Printing Business; must be a good scholar. — For particulaas apply to the Publisher Star Office. WANTED, a Situation by a'Young Lady, as Travelling Companion or Go verness.—Apply by letter to Governess, this office. WANTED, Wanted to' Sell (cheap), 200 sets of assorted Jugs, 33 6d the set; about 200 dozen Cups and Saucers at Cd, 5s Cd a dozen; Toilet Sets, 12s and-163 the set; White and Gold Toilet Sets, 22s the set; Basins, 4d, sd, and 6d; Teapots, from 2s to 53; lot of Sponge, 6s per lb.; good Tea, 2s; Black Currant Jam, in your own basins, 8d r>er lb.; Clothes Pegs, Is 3d per gross; Decanters, la 6d each; Shop twine, only dd per ball. Is 3d .per lb.; Tricopherous, 4 bottles for ss; 2J and 3-inch Wire M ails, 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 kindß of bad smells, only 6d per lb., 3 lbs. for Is 2d; Bell and Black's Tin Matches, Is 9d per dozen ; Palmer's Tin Matches, Is 6d per dozen; Blue, Sdper lb.; Small White and Gold Cups and Saucers, 9d each, three for 2s; lot of Small Toys to be sold cheap; Glass Sugar Basins and Cream Jugs, only Is 4d the pair; White and Gold China Cups and Saucers, Is; Blue Sprig China, 9d, or 8b per dozen; Notopaper, 3d per quiro, 5 quires for Is; Notepaper, not ruled, only 9dfors quires; Fancy Notepaper, 6 sheets and 6 envelopes, only 2d the packet; Wlno Glasses, 4s 6d per doz.—H. Watts, Pitt-street. WANTED KNOWN, I have opened 25 dozen of American Felt Hats, the finest thing ever introduced into this market.— Samuol Coombes, City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen street, Auckland; and Devon-street, Taranaki. fOST, on (Saturday jnight, between J Duxham-strect and Theatre Royal, a White Ostrich Feather-. Finder will be re warded on returning Feather to Mis 3 Gordon, Durham-street. O~N~S O N B V HALL. CHRISTMAS TBEE AND PROMENADE CONCERT IN AID OF . ALL SAINTS' ORGAN FUND, ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, December 27 and 28,1878. Concert each Evening. at Seven: o'clock. ARTILLERY BAND! . REFRESHMENTS ! ADMISSION—ONE SHILLING. Busses will leave the Union Bank and Pon son by every half-hour. .'•■.-■ "DOROUGH OF ONEHUNGA. ELECTION OF COUNCILLOR. " The' Municipal Corporations Act, 1876,"" The Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876." • I hereby give notioe that an Election will take place for the return of one Councillor to fill the extraordinary vacancy, caused by the election of Councillor Blakey to the Mayoralty, on Mon day; the 13th day of January, 1879, andlheraby appoint MONDAY, the 30th day of December, 1878, as the day of nomination. Nomination papers signed by the Candidate, and two dnly qualified Voters should be delivered to the Re turning Officer before the hour of noon on the day o£ Nomination. . Dated at Onehunga this 21st day of Decem ber, 1878. WILLIAM G. P. O'CALLAGHAN. -'"■''". Returning Officer. TO LET, for three weeks, a Furnished House in the most healthy part of Mount Eden.—For address apply at this office. N— O X ~1 ?~G~ E RAFTON AND. PIONEER LODGE, No. 936. Will Mr Rafton inform the undersigned of the names of the principal officers of the " Manchester Unity" with whom Grand Master Allen, Noble Grand Dixon, Permanent Secre tary Thome, Past Grand Master Vy right, Assistant Secretary Cann, Tvere continually closeted, with a view of seceding from the N.1.0.0.F., aa reported by the said H. Rafton to Com. Secretary of Executive Committee, England, to enable us to call on them for a denial of the above statement. By order of N.G. C. B. THORNS, Secretary. A UCKL A. N D SCRIPTUKE GIFT i&_ , ASSOCIATION. .. IpsseChristmas and !New Year Appeals. N O TIC E.—The Committee, putting forth special effort during the holiday season, on be half of the Public School Children in City and. Province, make this appeal to all friends dis posed to assist the funds for the object, j Receiving Box at Messrs. Champtaloup and Cooper's, Stationers, Queeri-street, Auckland, ' J ■' ' ■ S. ROUT^ Treasurer. BAPTIST VV CHURCH. - i ; 4 PASTOR'S BIBLE CLASS. i i A, PICNIC i in.i;connection withlthe above will be held at Buckland's Pier, East Tainaki, on -Boxing Day, Dec.126,1878. "Steamer will leave the N.S.F. Co.'s Tee at 8.45 a.m.' Na:one allowed on board without a tieket_ta bo obtained from ary of the Committee—priee'2s; children, Is*



.np;1 q"s ; c^piarx os itors, WAXTab, T WO" &OO» ■ Steady COM POSITORS; is 2d per thousand. Permanent work.—Apply at onob to the "New Zealander* office, Wellington. "T pP O L O G Y. I beg to tender my sincere and humble apology to the Ladies and Gentlemen who travelled from Thames to Auckland by the steamer Rotomahana ; on Saturday night )ast for the unbecoming language used by me on the passage. . THOMAS CONDON. __ December 23,1878. ■ KAIPARA RAILWAY. CHRISTMAS DA.V. There will be no ordinary Train. .a. Train will leave Riverhead, on arrival of boat leaving Auckland at 6.30 a.m- with Wairoa passengers. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. AUCKLAND AND OHAUPO ±k. RAILWAY. CHRISTMAS EVE. Late Train, Onehunga. to Auckland, and Auck land dep.. 1115 p.m.; for Onehunga and Drury as on Saturdays. CHEISTMAS DAY. On the Main Line only One Train each way ■will run, namely :—North, Ohaupo, dep. 6.25 a.m.; South, Auck'ahd, dep. 7 a.m.; Onehunga, dep. 7.15 a.m. Trains between Auckland and One hunga as on Sundays. ■ BOXING DAY, and JANUARY Ist and 2nd. There will be no Goods or Cattle Trains, ex cepting the Train leaving Mercer at 6.30 a.m. and Ohaupo at 6.0 p.m., which, run as usual between Mercer and Ohaupo. The follow ing Main Line Passenger Trains will run :— South, Auckland, dep. 7 a.m. and 4.15 p.m.; Worth, Mercer, dep.'7 a.m.; Ohaupo, dep. 6.25 a.m. and 12 noon; the Mercer Train usually leaving Auckland at 2 p.m. will be postponed to 6 p.m.; Late Train, Onehunga to Auckland, and Auckland to Drury, an on Saturdays; all other' Trains between Auckland and Onehunga will be wuspciidcd, saving the one leaving Onehunga at 8.25 a.m. and Auckland at 9.15 a.m. Trains will run between Auckland and .JCllerslio every 20 minutes from 10 a.m. to 5.20 p.m., and every hour between Onehunga and Kllerslie from 10.20 a.m. to 5.20 p.m. Through passengers change at KUeralie. Single Fares for return journey. On Boxing Day and January Ist and 2nd, Tickets available for Kail and Racecourse will be issued at Auckland, Newmarket, and. One hunga, irrespective of Class, TWO SHILLINGS and SIXPENCE, (single or return). A. V. MACDONALD. General Mat tiger. AUCKLAND RAILWAYS. Chkistmas Holidays. ,' ; Single Tickets issued from December 24 to January 4, will be available for Return any day up to January C. A. V. MACDONALD. TNSURANCE Companies Offices will JL be Clos-d on the 25th and 26th December,' and Ist, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th January. HENHy; WORsP, Secretary. . IT is not Money I want, but the general public to call and inspect my large and well-assorted Stock of Fancy Goods of every description suitable for Christmas Presents,—F. Tomlinson, Draper, Parnell. : • , OAR 1) and Residence, clean and com fortable, for one or two gentlemen of quiet habits, in a house pleasantly situated, off Upper Symonds-street; terms, 25s per week.—Enquire at Robertson'** Grocery Store, Upper Symonds strcet. LOST, between 1 and 4 p.m. Friday, 20th inst., supposed to be in Queen-street, an Oval Kar-ring, coral head, set in gold.—The finder will be rewarded on delivering the same to Mr -Alexander, Jeweller, Queen-street, Auck land. LAREMONT HOUSE, Princes-street, Auckland.—Board arid Residence by the Day, Week, or Month. Bath-room. TJ3ESIDENTS OF PARNELL,—Before JlXj Purchasing your Christuias Present?, call in and see my Grand Display of Fancy Goods in endless variety.—F. Tomlinson, Draper, Parnell' HAY!!! 'TJ A Y!!1 Ma V! !! •> • The New Zealand Insurance Company INSURES HAY-STACKS for Three, Six. or Twelve Months. TO "OICNIC T> ARTIES. JT -. •;'■,;.JF \ 'ASSORTED CASKS of Beer, Brandy, Cham pagne, Soda, Lemonade, Syrup, Claret, &c. packed with care, and dkliveked on the SHORTEST NOTICE. : . THISTLE BOTTLE DEPARTMENT ESTABLISHED 18 55! CHKAPESTSAND BEST SELECTION, EVER SHEWN IN NEW ZEALAND. W. H. SHAKESPEAR & CO., '* . 246, QUJKEN-STRKET, Auckland. . X UCRATIVE B/CTSINESS. ' AN OPPORTUNITY SELDOM MET WITH. AN OLD-ESTABLISHKD BUSINESS FOR 3ALB. T. TURRELL, Bookseller, Stationhb^ News Agent, and Music Sellee.^ T.T. being about to leave the Colony, would be glad to meet with a purchaser.. Would be willing to give a few week's assistance should the buyer require a knowledge of the business. Early application requested. . ■VTOTICE OF REMOVAL. DR. HAINES Has REMOVED from Parnell to the Alten Road—house recently occupied by Owen Jones, Esq., next to Presbyterian Church. 3rd December, 1878. BOTTLES 1 BOTTLES! BOTTLES Is. 6d. for any quantity of Beer Bottles. EHRENFRIED BROS., ■ '. ' ' ■ Queen-street. THESE TTL ER' S GUI DE. PRICE, is. 6d. By J. C. SHARLAND, Auckland. This Book teaches how to preserve HEALTH and prevent DISE ASK. It teaches sickly people how to become STRONG. It teaches how and what to EAT, to DRINK, arid to AVOID; how to live and to become healthy, happy, and to live and enjoy a long LIFE. It treats on DIGESTION, iTood, and Drink, Clothing, and Bathing; the treatment of Common Ailments and n Cases of T&nergenoy, and where no other help is at hand. . , . A Life may thus be Saved. Sold by all Booksellera.and SHARLAND ANI> CO . OPPOSITE! THE POST-OFFICB. Town Clerk's Office, DepembwZJ, i'B7si "'* THE 'City' Council Officejsi witfbe Closed on Christmas Day and, the 26th.December, 1878: also on the Ist and 2nd Jaj&uary, 18791 P. A, PHILIPS, Town Clerk*



Meetings. A CHRISTMAS FLOWER SERVICE. -riL . ; Will be held in the ■ ' WBLLKSLKY-STREET BAPTIST CHURCH '■■• - ■ ■ On ' . CHRISTMAS-DAY MORNING, ' ; At 11 O'clock, The Rev. A. W* Webb will preach. ;■ A collection will be taken in aid of the Home for.the Aged Poor of the Church. ; "KTEW ZEALAND REGIMENT OF -Ll ARTILLKRY-A Battery, j ■ •' ."V ANNUAL PICNIC. .:.'■ j '| YKABS DAY, on the Island of Motutapu, (by ™d Pe™>sSion of J. Reid, Ksq.) r.h. .Enterprise leaves the Wharf at 9 a.m. sh«rp. . ■ ■ , , - ' . The number of Tickets will be limited. Aickeis:—Gentlemen, 5.3; Ladies, 2s 6d. ! E, HEIGHWAY,: . _____ Hon. Sec TO E L M O N T E S~F"A~TTE~ SAL'S ON MONDAY. NE^CT. . Inspect Allotm aosrts.' BE L M 0 N T E fi T AT E. Near Newmarket Railway-station' DESCRIPTIVE BOOKS AND PLANS NOW READY! • ___ , B. TONKS & CO. ~\ UCKLaND choral .jsugiisi*, The Annual Performance of the "Messiah' will take place on This (Monday; Evening, 23rd inst., commencing at 8 o'clock. _ ARCH. CLARK, Hon. Sec. T ODGE ST. ANDREW, No. 418, S.C. B J , A Meeting of the above Lodge will be, held, at the Lodge-room. Masonic Hotel, Princes-street. THIS EVENING, at 7.30. By order of the R. W.M. GEO. PAYNE, Secretary. *o hei. mo BE LET OR SOLD, with possession JL. on Ist January, 1879, tthat comfortable House in Scarborough Terrace, Parnell, now occupied by Mr Wayruouth and adjoining the residence of G. W. Mitford.o Hag..— John Buchanan, Shortland-street- . ___ ri|lO I.JKT, the jSbop and uwuJ.ujj.g-ii.uuse JL in Wellesley-street, at. present occupied by Mr. A. Goldwater.—Apply to John Buchanan, Custom-house-street. '.'•,'••■. nnO LET, a'House of six rooms,-with a JL well stocked fruit garden, six miles from Auckland. 'Bus passes four times daily,—Apply John irsuckanan, Custom-house-street. H[\6 BE LET,"with immediate possession, _a_ that comfortable seven-roomed Dwelling house in Jermyn-street, now in the occupation Of Mr. James Macfarlano: gas and water laid on; newly furnished throughout, which can be had at a valuation.—Apply to Mr.-James Mac far) ane,. Wharf; or to Mr. Alfred Porter, Qaeen street. ■-' .. . | . • rspo LET, a Five-roomed cottage' on the JL New North Road, with toU-acre of1 gr^iss land; rent moderate to a good tenant.—For address apply at this office. f^i RAND SHOW.of Fancy Goods in my vUT window, suitable for Christmas Presents. F. Tomlinsoh, jJraper. Parhel). ' • /THEISTMAS PEESEN.TS I XJ ... :• :■ ':■•■.■ • yv. , .;.<?■»- NEW YEAR'S GIFTS ! THIRTY NEW'VIEWS of the Hot Lakesi' BIGHTY VIEWS of Auckland Scenery, Churches, and Public Buildings, 2,000 Portraits of Natives, Books of New Zealand Ferns, &c. PULMAN'S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-stkekt,. Auckland., i g HEAJf CHRISTMAS PRESEN TS 1 \j r . :■■:, :. /. : NEW AND ELEGANT ALBUMS,, Very Chbap,. at REED'S MUSIC WAREHOUSE, Opposite the Thistle Hotel, QUBKN-STREET. HARMONIUMS from £8. ' ' MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. •-■■■-■• A YOUNG Couple, without encum r\ brance, would be glad of a situation on a farm or station,—Apply, by letter, to "HE," Whau Post-ofßcc. _. A UCKLAND RACING CLUB. SUMMKR MEETING. ' (Boxing Day) December 26th, 187S;J (Neav Year's Day), Januaey Ist and 2nd, 1879. (Boxing Day (Thusday), December . 26, 1878. , Railway Plate, of 50 soys The Auckland Cup (Handicap),-o£ 300 soys . Handicap Hi rdle Kack, of 50 soys Maiden Plate, of 80 soys .* j Hurry Scurry, of 10 soys, . New Year's Day (Wednesday), . / .January 1,1879. Derby Stakes, of 100 Boys ;;i ; Publicans' Purse, of 60 soys , • mo Selltnu Race, of 50 BOT3 '•-■,,-: THil AUCKLAND RAOING CLUB HANDICAP Of 200SOVS '■■■ X' : Hack Hurdub Race, of 10 soys Grand Stand Jxandicaf, of 100 soys ;■■ : : • Thursday, January 2, 1879. Marks' Produce Stakes, of 100 soys '■■■■-, Aucki and Plate, of 100 soys ' , . . ■ Handicap Steeplechase, of 150 soys Strwards' Handicap, of 100 soys ' Consolation Handicap, of 40 soys ; j j RULES AND REGULATIONS j (See Handbills.) WM. PKRCIViAIi, -, : , Secretary A;R.C. f\ ,>' N -... 'isSa.-':) A L -lE To Arrive per Cabarfeidh and Ethel from Oamara and Timaru: 2000 sacks Oats 1200 sacks Wheat. | MCKENZIE & ROSS. *' T UK N E*- S T,R EE T J3. AL L. GRAND OPENING NIGHT! - BOEING NIGHT, Thursday, Dec. 26. jjL'ad'ame Cora, THE FAR-FAMED QUEEN OF MAGIC, Has Arrived, and will give a Series of s , her World-renowned Entertain- ! ■:'■'■'■ . EQcms, entitled,, ; ';...-, ~, Magic !: Music ! ' Mirth ! ' Mesmerism ! Second Sight ! j Tableau ! criFTS! Gifts ! • ■ ! THE GREAT AND ONLY;;. TTAL -yOSB, m.^ KING OF VENTRILOQUISTS, ! "ia Has also arrived, and will introduce for the first time in Auckland his modern entertainment, entitled, Merry Old Folks!! . ; . Val Vose has added many new novelties to his entertainment Bince his last visit here, amongst which are Five Wonderful Mechanical Talking Figures—the greatest Novelty, of the PRESENTS! PRESENTS! PRESENTS ! Madame Cora will distribute many Hand some, Valuable, and Useful Presents nightly; the leading present for each evening being a Silver-plated Tea and Coffee Service of Four Pieces. The Management wishes it distinctly understood that no charge is made for Presents.1- Admission:—Front seats, is ; Back, 2s ; Gallery, la. ~ H. t. Raphael, Agent. Ah B, E R T ■■■■'•;! ;BC A. LL, .V:; ; ■■'.:' i( -;I.TO-NI(3HTI n-"1. l:'-"^ SMITH'S KEW GRAND PANORAMA !-.;■.;■:, ~:■•.! t , .<+ OF .THE .- - '-rcrVf ', ::, •FRANGQ-PRUSSIAN WARj! FIRST TIME 'IN Z^ALAN'D! An Exhlbitioni:.w.hereYershpTOiL, pronounced by! rto.Mv.tb-e Pressiand iEublic. td 'be tHe:very Oa jf-'ivi >\ .1.13 • Perfeotiono^ Aifcb j %* 49 Large Paintings on 500 yards of canvas. f.iiEmblematical'lntroduction ol iithe Race for Power betweeiDthe sivai powers of Frahce aid Qearmany. . .rsoiis^;- :'.o:jst -?tf "•-; v-r. ad ; Admission :■ MilHon Prices!— Front S^ats, 2s ; Back Seats, One Shilling, ;;,<•. . : i String Band-will play during the performance.



For Sale. Ijp 0 R "PRIrJTE S A ITE. VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTIES AT PONSONBY, On account of the Owner leaving the Colony. ' An Eight-roomed House, recently built,- with ■ a large allotment 44 x 227, fronting England and Spnng-streets, commanding a magnificent view of the harbour, city, and suburbs^'Well planted with ornamental and choice fruit trees* out house, tanks, and never-faUirg wellbf water. A newlr-built Cottage, with a large allotment, 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 the above allotment. . Iwo Allotments; corner of Kngland and Ran dle-streer,; and 80 acres at the Wairoa. ?f APP'y to N. CAMPBELL,* ___ Queen-street* f^OR SALE, in the thriving settlement oi Waipu, a Farm of 187 Acres,' havih half a-mile river frontage; situated in a eentn 1 par of the settlement, within one mile by a good road from school, church, and Telegraph offlce , about 70 acres in grass, divided into four pad docks; large Dwelling-house (nearly new) con tains 8 rooms, large hall, wardrobe and scullery. .1 here 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 ot 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-si eet, Auckland. POR SALE, a very pretty Lady's Phea ton Pony, staunch, and warranted per fectly quiet, fit for children to drive.—Apply to XYZ, Star office. -P, !j A to fiIOOO LENT, on Building Society w*->™ P/S in£iP,V? 9' or on otner terms to sol* borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate agent. Vol. °S2^S^ n ,.?l2r. t.£Mgi'-:!!J-JjOaHB negotiated. ' (jITY OF AUCKLAND. % Notice is. hereby given that -.the following By-law made in •pursuance of Section 33 of "The Municipal Corporations Amendment Act, JB7B,"'will: .be con sidered by the Council on MONDAY? December 30?h instant. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, December 21,1878. DRAFT. 1. All Meat sold or exposed for sale within the City of Aucldand shall, before being- sola or exposed for sale be inspected by the Inspect»f>)V*is -Deputy, at the Public Abattoirs, Western Springs; dt-the City Market, and Fisher and Co.'s Slauglite*-souae St Anns Bridge, South Road, any ume between the hours Of 5 a.m. and 10 p.m: on each day, Saturday's excepted. . J 2. Inspector may, at any tfme, at any place, inspect i,mmi eXpT£f0£sale in ally premises within the boundary of the City of Auckland. 8. It shall not be lawful for,any person to sell or expose for sale within the ; City of Aucldand, any ' ■ Meat unless and until such Heat shall have been first inspected and approved as fit for human food. i ill' Meat shall ■ mean and be deemed to be freshly killed Beef, Mutton, Veal, Lamb, and Pork". 5 Inspector shall mean and be the Inspector of by the Mayor and Councillors ot the City of Auckland, or such other persons as maj from time to time be appointed for that purpose. * 6. The Fee for such Inspection- shall be : For large * cattle, threepence per head; for small cattle, one | halfpenny per head. ■ ■ H ■ i ..7- Any P?«on ofiEending. against any of the provi- > ' I &ions of this By-law shall be liable to a penalty of five pounds for every offence. KIBMPTHO^PROSSER^C'bTboff ,;,: •-. ; - i ,-.■,,, ■■;' .. ° , to intimate that their WAREHOUSE I'Shprtland-street,, Auckland, will be CLOSED i from the ;25fch" December to 2nd January, 1879 ! u.!.!Zi^<^h^PHPpfeoC Stock-taking. THE TAEAN AKPELEVEN V ! .. . AUCKLAND UNITED., The Taranaki Team will arrive about 26th Jecember. The First Match will,be Played in the Domain on the 30th and 31st December. ADMISSION :—6d. (Sixpence). HRISTMAS BEEF.—On t view To morrqw, at Mr R. Reeves', Batcher, corner of Victoria and Chapel-streets, a magni ficent 4-year-old Ox, bred and fed on the farm of James Dilworth. R. Reeves would draw special attention to the: fact that the splendid Animal was reared specially for the Christmas Market, and is not an old working Bullock fat tened up. g^j T^ATER CONSUMERS RaTES^ Notite is hereby given that all Water Con sumers Rates falling flue on the 31st present month require to be paid before that date. Consumers allowing the rates to remain unpaid *! will be liable to have supDliea^cutafL ? , ; P. a. PHILIPS. tfown.Clerk. Water Supply Department. «■ ■ Town Olerk'a Office, December 11,1878. Q ' *j. . - S A~" L E, . Ex Heieiva, from Lyttee.ton' : iO tons Wood s Flour, in sacks, 100's, & 50's 500 sacks Oats . ' 20 bags Fowl Wheat;."..' 2 tons Oatmeal ■. -.<. . , s ■ 5 cases Hams and Bacon- ''■ '*'' ''*" . ■ .■ '"•■«. . L^ W. EATON. £'*--'■? ' December 20, 1878. : "".■;■ TO-MORROW. " '■ \L. 'W. ' ' .E' A' T.Q N WILL seil- by auction at hi^ Mart To morrow (Tuesday), at haltpast U o'clock, ~ . . , ..-.■'■ '.!•.,. 20.casesNelson.Cheese.,'" r ■■' Also, expected- by Rotortta : . Oranges, Apples, Pears and-Plums. 1 MONDAY, DECEMBER.2O. .TWO ACRES- (TAMAEi, WEST).|f^ ' Tp be ( Leased foe, Sixty * Years.. v ffflHE subscribers have received instruc- JL tions from the General Trust Board to offer for Lease by-public auction for a term of Sixty Years, at the Land Mart, Fort-street ■-On Monday' 30th instant, at 12 o'clock, . i^: .FOR BUILDING PURPOSES. Part [of Section 27, Parish of Waitemata, Tamaki District, containing two acres moreorless.. EESi!! SAMUEL; COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers. ~ ~~ * M A R Q U E. E. R. C. .GREENWOO© WILL sell by auction To-morrow at^oa.m.i IA NEW LINEN DUGK MARQUEE TENT, ~.../ .\ : , ;. L 30 x 20, complete in every pat ticular. WITHOUT EESiEEVE. TO-MORROW NOON. CHRISTMAS. FRUIT!! Ex s.s.-'-Kotoraa/from Sydney. R. AETH VS. WILL sell by auction, at Ms Mart, , ,Queeu..street, Tomorrow, at 12o'clock noon,' ■."■>:j ••;,•' ■;,, ~,- :.. :> .- ~•„',.'..,.;. . A CONSIGNMENT OF FRUIT. ""TO-MORROW. | CLEAII2N6-OUT SAiiE OF BOOTS ." ''V ;:AND".SHOES, ..<,../ v.'r.At.^lrl,Green'a Queen-street, ' THE sub'swiberi^sreceiyed-instructioris :fr6in'Mr!'Groeai''who' is going into the wholesale |rade,t(> sjell by auctipn;-.: ' •!•««»« iHis Sarge/aad of BOOTS,- SHOBB, { .AND SLIPPERS, : ,, On -the : pre?9psieß^^aeentstreet f To-morraw "'. "',' {vr 'rj'.;CA'T*esaay)',*at.6he.o'6l6ck.:'--' o*:^3S>a% BQj^!in.jJj6ts\tp Stdtptufohageri;, GEORGE SIBBIN r :- •':-■-■>■'■-:■-,■ Auctioneer^' ' .;;.' ', .. • ■■'':