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Anchovies and Toast.

OPERATIONS AT PLEVNA

LONDON, December 13. I CERTAINLY never thought a month ago "that I should have to write before Christinas -about the overthrow of Ghazi Osman Pasha and the fall of Plevna, for up to the last we were assured that the Star of the Turkish army had abundance of provisions, was in good heart, and well ahle to hold out until he could be relieved, or until the "winter fought for him against the invaders. It lias been marvellous to watch the pertina city with which the "Daily Telegraph," "Morning Post/ "Advertiser," and one or two more class journals, have written up the Turkish chances right away to date. Every outpost skirmish has been a Turkish victory; every Russian success has been "Defeat of the Muscovites." Anyone could see what the end would be, but it has conic sooner than most of us expected. The fact of it is, wo are beginning to think that our wiseacres have been deceiving us with regard to Bulgarian winters, just •as they have done regarding Bulgarian peasantry, Russian cruelty, and so on. The Russians seem to be able to movs about in winter nearly as well as 'they did in summer, and it certainly stands to reason that a set of men coming from the northern plains of Russia, where the winds cut like bayonet thrusts, should be able to withstand a Southern winter as well if not better than a race from further South. However, be the argument as it may, the facts remain that the Czar's ■soldiers are enjoying good health and are in good fighting form, in spite ot all prophets of contrary eflects. At this point there seems to be nothing to prevent the Russians marching stiaight upon Adrianople ; for the forces intervening are little bettor than Taw levies, and not very many of them at ■that. To say the truth, Aye are plunged, into a very unexpected position, and politicians are beginning again to feel nervous, .as they once more perceive the possibility of further complications arriving ..at no very distant period. Looking upon the story of the defence of Plevna from an out sider's view, one cannot sufficiently admire the pluck and good generalship of Osman in holding the place in the way he has done. In the whole history of the war, no com mander has more loyally prolonged the period of his resistance than has Osman. He lias been compelled to yield _ through no want of care and courage on his own part, but simply because a relieving army could not befonnedstrongenoughto breakthrough the ring of steel that encircled him, and cut off supplies from his starving men. It was on the 9th instant that Osman surrendered, with 40,000 men, aud 400 guns. It was on the 14th July that Osman, with 36 battalions, and 44 guns^ occupied the unknown town on the river Vid, which is now famous in his tory through that tactical step. On that very day the • Russian General, Krudener, had been ordered to occupy Plevna, but he lad neglected to doso, and stormed Nikopoli instead! His neglect and the engineering skill of Osman have cost the Czar at least 50,000 men killed and wounded. On th c 19th July, General Krudener tried with 2 brigades to retrieve his previous careless ness, and to capture the town, but was driven off with heavy loss. On the 31st July, he again made the attempt with 4 resiments and 2 brigades. But in the mean time the Ottoman engineers had been busy in the throwing up of redoubts, and their attacking forces encountered a terrible re verse. But it was necessary for the armies of the Czar to capture Plevna before they could advance further southwards. They dare not leave such a standing menace within easy distance of their bridges over the Danube, which formed the main link in their line of communi cations. Accordingly, reinforcements were ordefed up from Russia. Thirty siege guns •were got into position on the heights, and opened fire upon Plevna; 50,000 allied troops were in the trenches, and after four days of hot bombardment an assault was ordered. The place was then defended by 14 redoubts, garrisoned with 60,000, aud the attack was repulsed with great slaughter everywhere except on the south side, where General Skobeloff seized two redoubts, which he only held for 24 hours, and on the eastern flar.k, where the Roumanians captured and retained the Gravitza Redoubt. General Todleben was called iv, and starvation has compelled Osman to give up his sword. What must be the result of this seems pretty evident. OPERATIONS SOUTH OF BALKANS. The armies of Prince Charles of Roumania and the Grand Duke Nicholas will now be free for active operations, and thus 100,000 allied troops hitherto detained in front of Pievna will be set free for active operations southward. It will be easy to mask tbe fortresses of the Quadrilateral. Indeed, re garding the present position of the Russians, the Turkish forces in the Quadrilateral ■might as well be in Egypt for any use they can be except that they keep Russian troops occupied watching them. The weather must be the great drawback to an advance, for we are told that it is snowing heavily, :the rough tracks dignified by the name of. roads must be in an awful condition.

RUSSIA'S CAPTURES

'' Le Monde Russe" has compiled, from offi cial sources, a summary of the officers,, men, and artillery captured by the Russians dur ing the war now in progress. The follow ing is the table, to which the official figures from Plevna have been added :— Officers Cannon. Pachas. and Men. At Ardahan .... 92 1 1.000 AtNikopolis 90 2 7,000 AtGomyDubnik.. 4 1 4.000 .AfTelisch 3 1 3,000 AtAladjaDagh.... 42 8 7,000 At Deve Boyan Pass 46 1 300 AtFortHaflz .... — — 510 AtKars 350 5 17,000 .AtPlevna 77 10 3d,32g Totals.... 70i 29 73,128 ERZEROUM'S DEFENCES. .An article upon the fortifications of Erze- Tronm, which appears in the last number of ■*' Le Danube," is interesting at the present moment. The means of defence consist of •detached forts—one on the Kapdagh, and another on the Keremen-dagh—constructed on the old Oriental models, and of a citadel in a very good andtenabe condition. On one side, where the town is most open <to attack, there are about a dozen bastions well mounted with artillery, but not very accessible. The ramparts are about six .metres high, and between six and nine ■broad; the moat is about twenty metres broad. The citadel, which was almost ruined by Paskievitch, has been restored and strengthened. To defend the forts and the enceinte, at least 150 cannons are necessary, and 20,000 men. When, in 1829, Paskievitch took the town, without any resistance being offered him, is was not, we must remember, fortified as it is to-day.

TRADESMEN'S ATHLETIC CLUB.

Conspicuous among the varied amusements of the Auckland Regatta Day will be the opening sports and evening entertainment of the Auck land Tradesmen's Athletic Club—the first at Ellerslie Gardens, ar.d th<- latter m the Lome street Hall. The following, are the handicaps for the sports:— _ TT .. One Hundred and Fifty Yards.—Tt. Hutton, scratch; E. McGinley, U yards :W. Mettam, 2*; Tt. Gault, 2i-: T. Joughin, G: J, Martin, G; J. Cutler, Cl; H. Whitcsides, 7J ;J- Carpenter, 10; S. Daltoii, 10 ; T. Davis, 10; J. Poulter, 11; W. H. Palmer, 11; T. Dalton, 12 ;R. Hume, 13; J. Mahon, 13; A. Good, 14; E. Donovan, 14; P. Jones, 15 : \V. Katterns. 15 ; H. Brennan, 1G; 1. Ellin, 17. Three Hundred Yards.—R. Hutton. scratch; E. McGinley, 4 yards ;R. Gault, G; J. Cutler, 8; T. Jougtiin, 8 ; W. Mettam. 9; J. Martin, 9; J. Carpenter, 10: H. Whitesides, 13; W. H. Palmer, 17; T. Davis, 17; S. Dalton, 19; J. Mahon, 21: A. Good, 25; R A Hume, 25; X Donovan, 25; T. Dalton, 26; P. Jones. 27; W. Katterns, 23 ; H. Brennan, 29; F. Ellis, 30. Six Hundred Yards.—Hutton, scratch ;-R. Gault, 15 yards; E. McGiney. 15 ; B. Donnelly, 15 ; VV. S. Fagan, 15; T. Joughin, 17 ; J. Cutler, 22; W. Mettam, 22; J. Browne,22; J.McArthur, 22; J. Porter, 30; J. Hendry. 30; A. Daly, 30 ; S. Dalton, 35; J. Davies. 35; E. Donovan, 3o; A. Good, 45 ; R. Hume, 45; W. H. Palmer, 4o; -j. Mahon, 60; J. Poulter, 55; P. Jones, 60.

Mile.—James Browr, scratch ; W. S. Fa<?an, scratch ; R. Hutton, 30 yards; E. McGinley,2o; R. Gault, 30 : J. Porter, 40 ; B. Donnelly, 40 ; J. Carpenter, 45 ; A. Oaly, 50; James Hendry, 50; .T.McArtlinr.oG; W. Mettam. 90 : J. Cutler, 90; J Mahon, 100 ; R. Hume. 100 ; W. H. Palmer UQ; J. Da vies, HO; A. Good. 145 ; J. Poultei" 145: P. Jones, 150. . Hurdle Rack.—R. Hutton, scratch; T- Jougtin. scratch: J. Cutler, scratch; J. Car penter, 5 yards; E. (McOinloy, 5 ; R. Gault, 5 ; R Hume, 10; W. Mettam, V 2; E. Donovan, 15 ; J. Poulter, 15 ; J. Davies, 15 ; W. H. Palmer, 17 ; P. Jones, 20. Walking Race.—J. Mahon, scratch ; John Hendry. scratch ; R. KUis, 80 yards ; R. Hume, 90: J. Ball, 150; A. Kelly, 150; E. McGiHley, 150 ; J. Poulter, 150 ; J. Davies. 155; W T. Mettsim, 150 ; P. Jones, 175 ; A. Good, 175 ; J. Carpenter, 175; R. Gault, 150 ; JC. Donovan, 175; R. Hutton, 100; T, Joughin, 100; J. Cutler, 100; W. H. Palmer, 175. In addition to the sports there will be in atten dance a lirst-class brass band, and dancing on the platform. On returning from Ellershe, the members and visitors will repair to tho .Lome Rtreet Hall to listen to melodies and aongs by local vocalists .whose names «ppcar on the evening's programme in another column, in cluding Messrs. Dave Fox, Sceats, OHare, Heighten, Reid, Palmer, Teague, 1. Seton, Mettam Bros., and others; the whole conclud ing with a dance.

DEPREDATIONS OF SPARROWS.

(To the Editor of the Star.) Sm,-If you can find room in your widely cir culated paper for the following extract from "Daniel's illustrated Gardeners' Catalogue tor 3877." many otyour readers will Dp glad ot the information it contains, for the truth of which I can vouch from uctual trial.—l ours, Sec, Richard Day, M.D.. Beresford-street:— " Peas, when making their appearance above ground, arc very subject to the depredations of sparrows, &c. This may be easily prevented by placing a short, Btout stick at each end Of the row, and then leading from one to the other a single black thread or cotton at a distance above the ground of 2 or 3 inches. We have found this by expedience ti be at once the most simple and efficacious remedy that will apply with equal benefit to any kind of seed subject to tho depredations of birds, whetner sown in drills or seedbeds. If the latter, the threads should.be stretched from end to end at intervals of about 9 inches. Black thread must be used: white will not answer the purpose."—l The above letter, we regret to say, has been mislaid for a con siderable time. Ed. K.S.]

FREE TEMPLARY.

The Free Templars of Auckland held a special general meeting on Tuesday evening, in the Oddfellows' Hall, Cook-street, with the view of adding attractions of a rational character to their lodge, by establishing a reading-room and library for the use and improvement of members of the Order. Bro. James Cox, tho enterprising secretary, opened the proceedings with some remarks on what he considered the require ments of the lodge, in order to its advancement and greater usefulness. Mr Cox considered that the lodge did not exert so much influence for good as it mieht do, in consequence of a lack of unity of action; a tendency to triviality, which stagnated rather than improved; and a laxity of spirit generally among members. The committee, therefore, proposed the following remedies, for the consideration of members:— (1). It is accessary that there be a library and reading-roora attached to the lodge, for the benefit, of its associates. (2). With a view of meeting the expenses of such' a library of useful books, the committee recommend that male members over 18 contribute Is per quarter. (3). The business of the lodge to be concluded by half-past eight o'clock; so that one hour may be devoted to harmony and social improvement. (4). That a choir be formed of brothers and sisters, to meet weekly ova fixed evening for practice. (5). That temperance and sound literature be procured; also tea and coflee provided in the rooms at reasonable prices. These propositions to be considered with the view to their future practise as early as possible.

CROWN PRINCESS, No. 1., G.M. Co.

The annual meeting of shareholders of the Crown Princess, No. 1, Goldmining Company was called for three o'clock to-day, at Mr Heath's office. The report alluded to the fact of the pine being wholly worked on the tribute system. Since the month of August an average of seven parties have been working the ground. Two of the parties, Nos. 8 and 9, have averaged good wages ; the others have done poorly. To enconrage prospecting the company have started free winding for prospectors only. It has been taken advantage of to a small extent. The report concludes with some very favourable prognostications of the future of the mine. _ The statement of receipts and expendi ture for the year showed : receipts, £1731 12s 2d; and expenditure £3050 0s 6d, the difference being made up by an overdraft at the Bank of New South Wales amounting to £1325 6s sd; and amount of cash in hand, £6 18s Id. Up to a quarter to four there were not sufficient members present to form a quorum.

Exhibition at the Lake.

(Fkom our Special Repobter.)

[PER STAR CARRIER PIGEON.]

The Lake, 2.30 p.m. The exhibition of needlework, etc., m con nection with the Lake, Devonport, and Stokes' Point Schools, opened at the Catholic College, at twelve o'clock. There were about 100 persons present at the commencement, and the roads from the Wade. North Shore, etc., were thronged with visitors on pleasure bent. The College is rather more than half-an - hour's pleasant drive from the wharf at Devonport. The exhibits were tastefully laid out on tables on the upper floor of the building. There were a very large number of the various articles manufactured by children, and these excited general admira tion. The ladies and gentlemen who exerted themselves to make the exhibition a success, were—Mrs F. A. Whitaker, Misses Whitaker (2), Miss Wray, Miss Seaman, Mr Seaman, and Rev. J. Bates. The prizes were provided for the children by Mrs Whitaker, who also supplied the refreshments, an unlimited quantity and of the best quality. The exhibits of the various schools were classified as follows : — TABLE A.-LAKE SCHOOL.

The articles exhibited by this school com prised plain and fancy work of all discrip tions, specimens of boys' industry, collections of . ferns and seaweed, pictures, maps, etc. Two maps of England and Wales and New Zealand were exhibited by Peter Campbell and Joseph Sheriff, aged 11, and excited no small amount of admiration. A conework box and fern work and shell tray by Herbert Dacre, age 6, were very pretty. Wm. Campbell, aged 8, exhibited a hand some shell house, which shewed a con siderable amount of talent on the part of the boy. Prizes were awarded to the following scholars :—A. Burrcll (2), Harry Cameron, Fred. Brown, Walter Brown, Eleanor Cameron, Harriet Burgess, Kate Burgess, Eleanor Bates, Elizabeth Patteson, Ellen Nicholson, Amy Williams, Mary Ann Hynes, Margaret Hynes, Alice Gerrard, Mary Gerrard, Eva Yeoman, Amy Yeoman, Joseph Buchanan, W. Buchanan, Ada Ward, Percy H. Wood. To Mrs Whitaker is due the praise of getting up the exhibition, which is being so satisfactorily carried out. A dance has been arranged to take place this evening.

TRINITY CHURCH, NORTH SHORE.

At the meeting of parishioners of Trinity- Church, North Shore, on Tuesday evening, the Bishop of the diocese addressed the vestry, urging the necessity of the Rev. T. Bates devoting the whole of his time to the pastoral charge of the North Shore and adjoining districts. The Bishop also urged the necessity of a decent maintenance being made for the clergyman, and also a house or house rent. He further suggested that the members of the church at the Lake, Stokes' Point, Lucas' Creek, and the Wade, might be asked to contribute to the stipend, on the understanding that Sunday services would be held period ically in these districts. The Yen. Arch deacon Maunsell was also present, and strongly urged those present to endeavour to carry out the suggestions of the Bishop, and secure the whole time of their clergy man, who was one of the ablest vx thes dio cese. Messrs Russell, Cameron, Mays, and Tanner thought thedistnetdesenbedby the Bishop much too large for one clergyman, and if visited by Mr Bates, the church at Devonport must suffer neglect. Ihe speak ers considered Devonport, Lake Takapuua, and Stokes' Point quite enough for one clergy man to attend to. On this understanding the meeting resolved itself into a committee

to raise funds at once to erect a parsonage for' Mr Bates, and the friends of that gentleman in the adjoining settlements are to be asked to contribute to the fuud, and assist the church at Devonport to pro-vide a s'litable home for their worthy pastor. Archdeacon Maunsell reminded them that this movement, if successful, would save Mr Bates £50 or £60 a year in rent, and he felt sure they could by united effort raise at least half the cost of the parsonage ; and as the credit of tlie parish had always been good with the Standing Committee, that body would no doubt lend them the balance on favourable terms. Mr T. H. Smith was appointed convener of the newly-formed Committee, who were instructed to deposit all contributions to the Parsonage Fund in the Auckland Savings' Bank. It was also agreed to issue a circular to all members of the church in the adjacent districts. The meeting then adjourned.

LEVY'S CONCERTS.

Thr errand Levy concert Company will Rive their four h concert this evening in the Theatre Royal. Thf programme for the occasion is of the most attractive character, including Signor Giorza's magnificent caprice and "FaUßt," by the composer; two cornet solos by Mr Levy, viz., "Inflammatus," considered to be the master piece of that eminent composer Rossini, and Wallace's beautiful air " In happy moments day by dny." The duet of "I know a bank," wilt be sung by Mrs Levy and Miss Pitts; the former lady will also sing the beautiful ballads " Kyer Thine"t and "Beware" ; and the latter artiste will give a selection from Donizetti, and the much-admired, ballad " Oh, hear the wild winds blow." The remainder of the pieces will con sist of songs and trios by Sisrnorßo«inati and the ladies, and tho National Anthem.

POLICE COURT.—THIS DAY.

(Before Joseph Newman, Esq., J.P.) Joachim Christopher, Mary McKinarney, and Elizabeth Diedrick, were charged sever ally with being disgracefully drunk in the public thoroughfares of the city. Christo pher and McKinarney were lined 5s and 10s respectively ; but Diedrick .was sent to prison fora week, this being her third

offence.

ADJOURNED.

William Clarke appeared on a charge of escaping from the custody of Henry Richards, bailiff of the E. M. Court, after having been arrested on a warrant for debt, on the 18th inst.

The case required the presence of two Justices to deal with it, and asasecoud could not be obtained, although the messengers of the Court scoured the streets of the city, the prisoner was brought in, and after being formally charged, was remanded until to morrow.

This was all the business.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATES' COURT.— This Day.

(Before R. C. Barstow Esq., R.M.) JUDGMENTS FOR PLAINTIFFS.

Thomas H. Jones v. Win. O'Brien, claim £1 3s 3d, cabinet work, costs 14s ; Herbert H. Smith v. James Wilson, claim £3 10s, oven, costs £1 4s 6d, (Mr Brock for plaintiff), Gs per -week. . WALTER H. DAWSON V. SOPHIA GREY. Claim £7 2s Id. Mr Tyler for plaintiff. Mr Madden for defendant. Mr Madden said that Mrs Grey was willing to pay the debt, bu+ being in poor circumstances she could only pay 10s per week. Mr Tyler said plaintiff was not willing to take the offer, as the debt had been stand ing a year, and defendant. had an annual income, and two houses from which she derived a considerable income. said itftwas not so. Mr Tyler said if defendant had transferred her houses to her daughter, and went^jin heavy for such luxuries as lavender water, and camphorated chalk, and possessed of such means she ought to pay; he hoped the Court would make an order for the whole amount. Judgment for plaintiff, costs £1 19s. JOHN JONES V. ROSA CORA. Claim £3 2d. Mr Lusk for plaintiff; Mr Brock for defendant. Mr Brock said that Madame Cora was in ill health and was unable to pay more than 10s per week. Mr Lusk pressed for the whole amount as defendant, he believed, was in a position to pay. Defendant had been paying 10s weekly until she fell ill; his Honor therefore made an order for the same amount of instal ments, with costs. SAMUEL SMITH V. ELIZABETH MILLS. Claim, 7s 6d. Mr Madden for defendant, asked for abil of particulars, as ordered by his Worship on a previous occasion. Plaintiff said he understood so, but the solicitor told him there was no necessity for it; the Court was wrong in that res pect. His Worship said particulars must be sup plied, when plaintiff said the solicitor was an unprincipled gentleman. His Honor : I shall certainly commit you for contempt of Court. Plaintiff: I retract, and" beg your Wor ship's pardon. The case was struck out. HENRY FULr.ER V. THOMAS WniTSON. Claim £11 12s 6d, goods. K. WHITSON AND SONS V. HENRY FULLER. Claim £50, balance of account. Mr Tyler frr Mr Fuller, and Mr Hesketh for Messrs Whitson. Thesejfciaims arose out of a dispute as to accounts. Henry Fuller of Grey-street deposed that he supplied the goods mentioned in the bill of particulars, and the balance of £11 12s 6A was still due ;he thought the bill of sale had been settled long ago. Thomas Whitson deposed that the claim was for a number of pictures purchased for him. by Mr Fuller, who was an art critic, and a good judge of pictures. Mr Fuller had credit for the cost, with the exception of £2 10s for books ; plaintiff was indebted to the firm from the time of the bill of sale. George Johnstone deposed to crediting Mr Fuller with sums on the part of Mr T. Whitson. Mr Fuller never disputed the items until after the bill of sale, which was jointly between their firm and Mr Cruick ehank. Wm. C. Walker, clerk to Messrs Whit son, gave evidence as to the correctness of the accounts. Mr Henry Fuller deposed that the £2 10s was for' a number of books sold to Mr Thos. Whitson, and which had never been credited. Counsel addressed the Court; judgment for plaintiff for the whole amount, £11 12s 6d, costs £3 13s. Mr Hesketh said that Messrs Whitson and Sons would withdraw the case, Whitson and Sons against Henry Fuller, as the parties had come to an amicable settlement hi the matter. JAMES LEWIS V. ALFRED O. BARTLETT. Claim £15. Mr Tyler for plaintiff; Mr Hesketh and Mr Kechine for defendent. This was a claim for detention of a chro nometer. Malcolm Niccol deposed that in 1573 the chronometer was purchased by 'Japtain Lewis. It was left with defendant at the end of every voyage to be wound up and kept in order. Captain Savory deposed that lie had the chronometer in question on three voyages to theJSouth Sea Islands, and on returning at the last voyage he left Jit with Mr Bartlett in the name of Captain Lewis. He hired the chronometer aud paid Mr Niccol, who made out the bill in the name of Lewis. He deposited it before paying the rent. The Court adjourned to luncheon at one o'clock.

OPENING OF THE NEW CITY EAST SCHOOL.

THERE.waa a very large gathering uf ladies and gentlemen at the opening of this school this afternoon. Pr.esent, Revs. C. M. Nel. son, J. Robertson, B. J. Wcstbrook, A. W Webb, Col. Haultain, Dr.Campbell, D. M. Luckie, F. L. Prime, and the members of

th j Education and Local Boards. Mr J. H. Burns occupied the chair, and with a few congratulatory;gwords declared the new s;ltool dmly opened, (Cheers.) Mr H. H. Lusk, Cliaittnjan of the Board, offered an address, and said tibat the delay in the erection of the school was not owinc; t> any negligence" on the part oi the Board of Education!, He hoped yet that every district in New Zealand would have » build ing equal to this. Rev C. M, tfefefca followed, in a rteat speech. He hoped1,, in the course' of ti'iie, that, wi h the modifications that ought to be made by governing bodies, ultimately we should have a system of education as good1 as enn hope to be devised. He'believed that the best test of a (school was to be found in {.the examination, and [he was pleased at knowing that City East School in this respect stands prominent. The speaker congratulated the Board of Education on the opening of the school, and hoped this would be the beginning of a new era in' colonial education. (Cheers). Pi,ev Allan W r Webb spoke at some length on the benefits of a liberal education, especially in a country like 'his. Mr Webb gave several illiut' ations of boys in Aus tralia, wh> had risen to eminent positions by exercised energies andipowers of mind by the aid of education.

'EVENI3MJ STAR THURSDAY, JANUART 24, 1878



An open sailing boat named the May, just built by Mr Clare, of Custom House street, for the Regatta, and thought by many to have a great chance for the race for boats of her class-, came to grief very un fortunately last night through an accident. Mr Clare had a trial of her capabilities in the early evening, "Which had turned out as successful as could be wished, and when lie came ashore left her at anchor in Freeman's Bay. The steamer Anne Milbank later on towed a raft of timber over into the Bay, and on coming back ran right into the May, smashing her port side vejy badly and injur ing her thwarts, masts, and floor. On being made acquainted with the accident Captain Casey at once made arrangements for having the necessary repairs executed at his expense. Mr Clare set to work this morning, and expects he will just have time to get her into sailing trim by the 29th instant. Sufferers from the late fire at Newton will find it to their advantage to visit the City Hall Arcade, for there they will find the Greatest Variety of Furniture and Carpets in Auckland wherewith to m " k their new homes comfortable. From 300 to 400 Bedsteads to select from, and Bedding of every description kept in stock. Drawing and Dining-room Suites ready for delivery to suite all classes. Bedroom Furniture, Washstands and Toilet Sets, Chests Drawers, Tables, Wardrobes, and a large assortment of Toilet and Pier Glasses" Blankets, Sheetings, Quilts, Curtains, and 'Drapery Goods of all kinds; Men's and Boy's Clothing ; Millinery, Ladies and Children's Underclothing ; ladies' needle work Mounted ; and all kinds of Cabinet work Executed at our Factory. Goods delivered FiJEE to all parts of the town, Furnish your House from the City Hall Arcade, Queen-street.— Holloway, Gar lick, & Cranwell, Proprietor?.—[Advt.



BKETT'S AUCKLAND A L MAN AC, AND PROVINCIAL HANDBOOK, 1 S_7_B. In consequence of the extraordinary demand from all parts of the province for the above work, our large issue has been at this early date in the year, completely absorbed. We regret to have to announce to Agents and Booksellers whose orders for further supplies are to hand, that the edition is exhausted. Any Agent who may have Copies left is requested to return them at once to the Even ing Star office. January 19th, 1878. WANTED, two or three strong Boys for a Bush MilL—Apply Union Sash and Door Company. WANTED, an experienced Nursegirl.— Mrs. Dornwell, Queen-street. WANTED, a good General Servant for six Wfieks ; must have references.—Mrs. W. A. Ryan, Park Road. WANTED, Servants for Napier, Cam bridge. Port Albert, Rangariri, Remuera, Epsom, Ponsonby, Parnell, and town ; 3 House maids, Cook und Laundress, Girls to assist, and Nursegirls.—Mrs. Elsmore's Registry. Shortland- Btreet. WANTED, a good Cook at the Blue Post Dining Rooms, Lower Queen-st.; none but a goodnand need apply.—Thomas PowelL WANTED, by a middle-aged person, a situation as Nurse to young children.— Address M , Star office. WANTED, by a. respectable Young Man. employment in a Store, or to drive out for orders; srood references. —Apply, by letter, T. Holmes, All Sorts Store, Symonds-at- O Bricklayers.—Wanted Tenders for putting in Brick Foundations.—C. Strceter, Karangahape Road. WANTED, a good Laundress,'1 for an hotel; also, a Lad as boots, a Kitchen Maid, aid several General Servants. —Henry's Registry, Shortland-street. ANTED, a respectable Youth to assist in a Bar and m«.k« himself gene rally useful.—Apply to Mr. Hamloy, Wynyard Arms Hotel. ANTED, a good General Servant ; washing given out.—Mrs Samuel Brown, Shortland-street, opposite Winks and HalL WANTED, a Boy abont 13 or 14 to milk a cow, and make himself useful.— Apply M. B. McGarry, Epsom. W "AN TED, a good General Servant.— Apply at the Hibornia Hotel, Onehunga. ANTED, a single Man to garden, &c. —S. M. Green, Bootmaker, Queen street. WANTED, a respectable Girl as general servant.—Mrs. Brearley, Butcher, Wake fielfl-street. WANTED, a General Servant; refer ences required.—Apply, between ten and one o'clock, to Mrs. Owen Jones, Alton Koad. WANTED, a strong active Servant Girl.—Apply at once to Mrs. J. W. Oxley, Hardinge street, Freeman's Bay. ANTED, hotel Female Servants for Ngaruawahia (good place). Tairua, Coromandel, Waikato, Great South Road, and Newmarket; Female Servants for private families at Newton, North Shore, Epsom, Mount Eden, Bay of Islands, Ponsonby Tauranga, Remuera, &c.: Laundress, wages 15s ; Boy as Boots, &c.; Kitchen Boy (country), Nnrsegirl (orphan preferred). Boys to milk, useful Lad.— Hannaford's Registry, Qneen-street | ANTED, a few Machinists and Learners to the Singers' Machine.— Apply at 34, Shortland-street. t ANTED Known, New Seeds, just landed ex Abbey Holme, consisting of Cabbage, B. A. Giants Cauliflower, Lettuce, Celery, Radish, Turnip, Mangold, Canary, Beet, Melon, Cucumber, Lawn Grass, Flower Seeds, Sec.—H. Lipscombe, Auckland Market. WANTED, a~~Sitnation by a young Man as Clerk. Has had several years experience. Good references. —Address A.P.8., Stah office. WANTED, a good Farm Labourer.— John Soppett, No. 3, Queen-street. W~ ANTED, Board and Residence by a married Couple, where no other Boarders are kept; must be within a snort distance of Queen-street.— Apply by letter to W.1C..H., Post-office, Auckland. ANTED, a situation by a steady Single Man, to work in garden, private house, and'eart, or do jobbing work.—Apply Davis's Store, Karangahape Road. WANTED, a respectable General Servant. — Enquire Mrs West, Alma Place, Freeman's Bay. • WANTED, an energetic Canvasser.— Apply this office. W" ANTED, a man and his wife as Farm Servants (no encumbrance), or a single man.—A. Buckland, Haymarket. IH&7ANTED, a good man as General Vv Farm Servant.—John Udy, Panmure. ANTED, a Female Servant.—Mrs. Doonin, 117, Hobson-street. O CARPENTERS.—Wanted Tenders to Make an Addition to a House at Pon sonby.—G. W. Owen & Co., Fort-Btreet. ANTED, a clean active Girl.—Apply Mrs. Diddams, Scarbro'Terrace, Parnell. ANTED, a smart Youth to drive a baker's cart.—R. &R. Duder, Devonport. \TS7"ANTED, a Housemaid ; references V T required,—Mrs. Ruck, Parnell.



WAITED, a General Servant.— food's■ BfaitH* itoosns, stret-t Ease. AN'I'SD, by-a's^cnc! Confectioner and Supmt C6*j'k;-ert*j>foj'xnent by the day or on a iob ;'haesood r&fet*U»oes. —Mrs. Murphy, Wellington Place, -Wellington-street. ___ ANTED fcvLetva'weM-built 6-roometl Cottage ornee.-St.-G-ewse's Buy Road, Parnell; i lire-places, kitchen" stove, rain and well water, gard'ei* conveniences- in Knglish style.—Apply at this1 ortice, •■ or to' Mr. Keals, architect- WAM TED, a Saw-Sharpener and Ham merer.— Sash & Dbor Co., Mechanics' j Bay. WANTED, a- cood: GelWrai* Servant j mu»t be- attle' to1 wash-and cook.—Mrs. Wynynrd, North' Shore. WC. DENNES has- made linmense • Reductions in Sewing Machines. See Prices:—Wheeler and Wilson, from £5 lOis • Singer, £7; Hand Lock-stitch, from £3: Hand Chain-stitch, from £2 ; Pearson's Wax Thread Machines for Saddlers.—Great Machine Depot. Queen-street. Weekly payments taken. W; H. DAMPIER ha? Beautiful Con • densed Milk. 9d tin ; 2nd quality, 6d ; 3rd quality, 3d; Fine Leather Belts, Cd ; Good Pickies (Gherkins), Cd bottle ; Large Handsome Fiji Mats, 2s 6d; Shirt Fronts, with collars Id each, or 9d dozen, will do for ladies alscs- Baking Powder, Gd tin ; Table-clotks. 2s each ; Superfine Groats, 6d tin; Infants' Sun Hats,-Is; Straw do., 6d; bwjss Muslin, reduced to'6s the piece Of 10 yds.; Beautiful Bows. 9d; Flour, Ud; Garter Elastic, Id a yd.; other Elastic, i yds", a ltl; my Splendid 2s Tea is now extra Splendid ;-lZili Reviver for Boots or Gloves. 2d bottle ;:Sei£,&o< — victoria-street, corner of Hohson-street 1 "SXTANTED Known, that'the Opposition1 _». ™, in Queen-street is fiercer [tlJan ever. Mutton, 2d ; Beef, 3d ; Pork, id ; Lamb, 4d :: oteaks, ;td. Cash only.—A.. l)ornwell.; W "ANTED Known, that 1). Goldik is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbo and other Building Materials, including Sashes Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes-; Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c. at the lowest marketprice, at his Yards Cus ttm-house-fitreet. rANTED, Purchasers1 for all descrip tions of Timber, Sashes,--Doors, Mould ngs, Joiner's Work, &c, at Prices to meet the times—Auckland Timber Company (Limited),- G. Holdship, Manager. "VTO TICE OF KEMuVaj, J. & D. OXLEY, SHIPCHANDLERS, SAILMAKE.RS, AND SHIPPING AGENTS, Have REMOVED from the Wharf to the pre mises next Mr. H. B. Morton's, C USTOM-HOT7SE-STREET. HOBSON CORP S. A. R. V. Special Driil, 7.30, Drill-shed, To-morrow (Friday). To tHe~klectors of ThTTdTs- TRICT OF PARNELL. Gkntlemex,—Mr. Reader Wood haviner re signed his seat as your Member in the House, of Representatives, I beg to offer myself as a Candidate for your suffrages. Many of you are aware that I have, from the first.heartily sympathised with Sir George Grey in his wise and patriotic efforts to secure for the people of the Colony the fullest powers of self government. This is not only the right of the people, but their best safeguard against the future domination of a ruling class,with the depression and misery which such a rule must inevitably bring upon them. You will find me, if elected, among the most earnest supporters of Sir George Grey and of his Ministry in any en deavour to attain this end which h» has kept so steadily in view: The taxation of the country, under the present system, bears unfairly on labour. I hold such a change to be necessary as will throw on property and on wealth of all kinds, a just and proper share. The Ministry promise a Native Lands Bill during the next session. Previous Bills appear to mo to have erred chiefly in two directions. They have offered facilities to large purchasers only, Ji and have endeavoured to force the Maori—by limiting his market—to tell at their price. Any measure based on an opposite policy I should heartily support. I shall take an opportunity of laying before you, in greater detail, my views on these matters, as well as on those more especially affecting the Parnell Electoral District, the interests of which I should always feel it a duty to the best of my power to advance. I am, Gentlemen, Yours faithfully, F. J. MOSS. Parnell, January 23,1378. SEWING MACHINES, OF FIRST-CLAS QALITY AT LESS THAN COST. Having bought Messrs. K. Porter & Co.'s entire stock of Sewing Machines at a great reduction oft English cost, I will sell them at Prices never before heard of in Auckland, com prising Domestic and Manufacturing Machines of the best makers. Each Machine guaranteed and kept in order 12 months free of charge. GEO. W. HESLOP, ENGINEER, " THE FITTING SHOP," Victoria-street, a few doora above Quick's Stables. ONIC SOL-FA CHORAL UNION.— Practice on Friday Night, TXT ANTED KNOWN. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. MONEY ADVANCED in SUMS of £2 to £50 on personal security, re-payable by weekly instalments, at L. H. NEUMEGEN, Auckland Loan Office, 165, Queen-street, opposite Savings Bank. Private Entrance down right-of-way. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN X ASSOCIATION. Those who remaided to the Meeting held at the close of Dr. Somerville's Lecture, and others interested in the V.M.C.A., are reminded of the Meeting on FRIDAY EVENING, 25th, at the Rooms, Pt 7.30. \tTE~ARE OFFERING all our STRAW 7 v HATS at 60 per cent, under cost. ItSL A Large Line in Boys' and Men's at 9d. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO.. City Clothing Mart, 92. Queen-street, Auckland. T^LOUR! THILOUR! Anderson and Co., R. Anderson McGill, Hassell, J. T. Evans and Co In Backs, 50s and 1003. B. TONJKS & CO. Southbrldge Bacon Curing Company, hew cure Hams and Bacon. OSS' The best brand in the market. Wholesale Agents—B. TONES & CO. Knight's K.B. Jams. New Shipment. Wiiolesaus Agents—B. TONKS & CO. Berny's Bonedust and Glutinised Bone Manure. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS & CO X>O ROUGH OF PARNELL. ELECTION OF COUNCILLORS. The number of Candidates nominated this day not exceeding- the number of vacancies to be filled (2), I, James Herbkkt Hoknk, Return ing Officer, do hereby declare Donald Hugh M,cKenzie, Esq., and William Flood, Esq., to be duly elected as Councillors of the 3orough of Parnell. Dated thi3 21st day of January, 1573. J. H. IIoRNE, . . Returning Officer for the Borough of Parnell. ivfOTIFICATION OF THE VALUA ±S TION LIST. TAKE NO T ICE. The Valuation List for the Borough of One hunga District, for th"c year 1878. is now open for inspection, at the Borough Council Ofhce. All objections thereto must be left at the Resi dent Magistrate's Court House on or before the 15th day of February, addressed to the Assess ment Court, and a copy of every such objection must be left at tHe Borough Council Office not less than seven days before the aext sitting of the said Court. John HUTCffISOX) Town Clerk. loth Jammry, 1878. WE have Just Opened a Beautiful Line in Fancy Tweeds, for Boy 3' and Gentle men's wear. We make Gentlemen's Trousers to meaSUrG y i°MUK£ nSMBES & CO.. City Clothing Mart, 02, Queen-street,



' f^OR SALE, a large Allotment in M Chapel-strtitJl-^Samuel Cochrnne g^Soi?. -&*%tfi "CASH. BaVa_ce at 10s. per vreek.— cwtw Comfortatffe- Cottage close to UieKail way £3kt!_n.—S. "V_Ut?,Ho_se and Land AtTfAt. ShortltfHki-street. ir~l fl Sfr'«1000 LBNT,* o« J Building1 Society tX/JLv principles at oft any terms to suit borrowers.-*^!. Williamson,!- Estate Ajrent, Vul can L_oe. Tkottgages and L«*an's_ea:otiated. TTfrS. PER _*W)T, at Pon&Snby", tvA? Cupita J-«J Building^lfothimitp. rrveasuriin? 80 x 100 for Sale at 15s. pe^'fttot.—S. Vai3e, Land Agent, Shortland-street. I*>-f ACRK^AUM, 17 miles from OJL Auckland, Good !orc?i»rd, JO 'acres in crass and crops, comfortable liCHisfl of four rooms, plervty of wood amd water; large run ad joining:. Price, £270.-=~3. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. TO LET, for a term' or by the Trcek, an 8-roomed House: large kitchen, good well, and wash-house, Old North Road.- Apply Mr. Blood, back premises. TO LET, at Brighton, a House cowdain ing four rooms and kitchen; excellent 'well, and water laid onto kitchen. —Apply to Mr. Lodge, Brighton ; or District Court, E_e_ street. TO LET, Two Kooms, Front Parlsm-, Register Stove, and Bedroom.—Apply" at Brick House, middle of Vincent-street. 0 LET, a Shop, Dwelling, and oniJ houses, in Newton, suitable for a Butcher:: ,rent low.—Apply at this office. T¥lO LET, tt neat; five-roomed Cottage- JL Wynyard-sireet, off Grafton Road ; good .well and tank: a tenant, witn no family pre ferred.—Apply this office. PONS ONBY.^For Sale, or To Let, r.' new six-roomed House. Every conve ■ nience. Beatiful view of harbour. Very eas3 r terms, if sold.—C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. . X*^T^" —A neat and pretty Cottage S *9 of 5 rooms, with larse freehold allotment, pleasantly situated on the Great North Road. Price, including Venetian blinds, curtains, polps, book-case. &c. (all new), £275.— S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland st.reet. DE VONPORT. —To T.et, three Cottages pleasantly situated.—R. & R. Duder, House Agents. FOR SALE OR LEASE, a good ■substantial four-roomed Cottage, with. Scullery attached, adioining Selwyn Terrace, Parnell.—For particulars, apply ..to Mr Meekan, Grocer, Parnell. OQOK NEWLY-ERECTED House of Z£>>tJ&%}i 6 rooms, very noatljr and con veniently fitted up. Allotment. 40 x 102 feet; excellent view, both back and front. Terms very easy.—S. Vaile, Land Agent Shortland slreet. X°XAift CASH, Balance at7_ per cent. Excellent Improved Farm of 200 acres, all fenced and divided into tnirteen paddock, over 100 acres in permanent grass and crops, 13 acres bush, remainder surface scrub. House of eight rooms, Stable, Cow-sheris, &c, &c. Price. £1000.— S. Vaile, Land Agent. Short and-street. OIOA —Cottage of 4 rooms, with fowl c& 1/WV, house and good well; al3O, Free hold Allotment, 33 x 75. Oaly 10 minutes walk from railway station.—S. Vaile, -louse and Land Agent, tehortland-street. BOAT FOR SALE. A Pair-oared Inrigged Racing Gig For Sale. Very fast, and nearly new. Secretaries of Rowing Club s are invited to inspect, as it is to be sold a barsrain.—Apply to Mr King at this office ; or to Mr H. P. Barber, Fort-street,where the boat is on view. UILDING ALLOTMENTS for Sale. Fernleigh-strcet, 25/ per foot; English street, 40/ per foot; Ryle-street, 30/ per foot; Brown-street, 15/ per fcot; i-*onsonby Road, 30/ per foot; Fmnklyn Road, 60/ per foot.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. ÜBLIC POUND, ONEHUNGA. NOTICE. Impounded by Mr. Thomas Brierly, on 20th instant, ONE COW, spotted yellow and white, branded TA on ramp, and leather strap round neck. If not released within fourteen days, an order will be obtained for the sale o£ th« same. JAMES McPIKE, Poundkeeper. Onehunga, 23rd January, 1878. IS it anything like common sense to go and spend your Money in Slop Clothing, when you can go to the City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street, and Buy a Whole Suit of well made Clothes for 275., consisting of a good Black Coat, and splendid Tweed Trousers and Vest ? SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., 92, Queen-street. TO"W.~WTTayIoe, late Schoolmaster. To save unpleasant proceedings, you are requested to call at the Newmarket Hotel at once, in reference to a cheque. R. ALFRED SINDEN.—A Letter for you at Stab office. • Mr7~E. DOWNEY, Washing-board Manufacturer. New North Road, will oblige by calling at Mr. H. B. Morton's. THOMAS SANSOM.—A Letter lies at Star Office for you. LOST, in the Domain, in or near the Cricket Ground, a Neck-tie Ring, buckle pattern.—The finder will be rewarded on bring ing the same to Captain Thomas, at the Custom House ; or at St. Stephen's Road, Parnell. OST, between Union-street and Pon sonby Club Hotel, a large Greenstone Brooch, containing photograph. Finder will be rewarded on leaving it at Star office. LOST, in Grey-street, a Lady's Leather Batr, containing a kes and a sum of money. Finder please return it at this office. "VTORTH SHORE.—Furnished Apart- J_i ments to let, pleasantly situated.—Apply at this office. CUTTER, 8 tons, for Sale cheap.—Carr, BoatbuUder, next Gas-works. "fcTATIONAL INDEPENDENT ORDER J_l OF ODDFELLOWd. Lodge Auckland Pioneer. The above Lodge will be officially Opened on MONDAY", 28th January, at the Lodge-room, Albert Hall, at 7 p.m. prompt. N.B.—All the proposed Members are respect fully re*qu«sSted to attend at the residence of the Lodge Surgeon (Dr. Young), Karangahape Road, between the hours of 6 and 8 p.m., on or before the above date.^^ Secretary pro tern. ■ HHENDERS for the Erection of a School X House at SOUTH MAUKU will be received at the Office of the Board of Education, Wyndham-street, Aucklond, until noon of Thursday, 14th February next. Plan and specification to be Been at the office of the Board ■ or on application to the Chairman of the District School Committee, Mauku. VINCENT E.JRICE, hpKNDERS will be received until Mon- X day, 28th inst., for Paintingthe Black Bull Hotel, Albert-street. Particulars to be obtained from a Ibert Glover, Black Bull Hotel. TWTEW MARKET HALL.. A PUBLIC BALL will be given in the above Hall on MONDAY, 28th instant. Good Music will be provided. Double Tickets, 7s 6d each, to be obtained of JAS. McEWEN. Secretary. A UCKLAND ANNUAL REGATTA. ___■'-%.-. '" ' Entries for the forthcoming Regatta will be received at the Thames Hotel on Saturday, the 26th inst., between the hours of Sand 10 p.m. EDWARD W. BURGESS, Hon.. Secretary. Auckland, 18th January. T^T OV EL TIES. The Bees-wing Scarf The Wasp's Wing The Grenadier The Double Wasp Satin Scarf The Bumbleboeswing Scarf (a _cw thing). SAMUEL. COOMBES & CO., CITY CLOTHING MART, S&, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. "fxfT~A_r_r_rcrw offering * V 250, TROUSERS & VESTS, at 18s. 6d., Worth 355. SAMUEL COOMBES & C 0. 4 CITY CLOTHING MART S 92, QueentStreet, Auckland,



ABSTRACT OF MONEYS RE CBIVKD AND PAID ON ACCOUNT ,' OF THE AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD |:FOR THh, YEAR ENDING 31st DECEM- I BER, 1577. General Account. MONEYS® REC_IVJEB>. £ s. d. To b_3'»nce from last year .. ~ 7,076 6 8 To Cash received on account of— Rents ~ •.• .. ..• 4,1)11 11 4 Wharf Tolls , 1,"5 L 1U 0 Wharf laeexise Fees .. .. •- 138 0 0 Goods Wharfage .-, 4,6/8 611 Export Whnrfago 475 7 5 Shipping WEaarfage .. .-.- .. 1.373 16 0 Watermen's License Fees .. .. 20 10 0 Harbour Master's Fees ..• .. 128 13 10 Harbour Dues* 109 0 9 Pilot Dues ~ .... 1,115 0 1 Crane Dues ... 70" 10 0 Gridiron Dues 109 5 0 Fender Dues ... .. ... 6 6 0 Fines .. 17 n 0 Old Material 501*.., ... 83 IS- 7 Interest .. ... 4,358 10 5> ' Refunds .. ... ~ 6,131 5 t Miscellaneous malScrs 419 11 & £32,831 4 1) '•■ MO£HS"-S PAID. ! & s. d.- By Cash paid on account of Salaries—■■ i Office Department l; 070 0 0" ■ Chief Harbourmaster and Pilot 1 Department.. 1,338 0 0' ' Harbourmaster and Wharfinger.. -175 0 0 Engineer's Department; .. .. 500' 0 0' ' Collection of Tolls ' .. 208 1110' ! By Cash paid on accounftaf— : Purchase of Piles ... .. .. 1,372 5 0 Repairs to Queen-street Wharf .. <JB3 15 10 ■ Renewal Queen-street Wbarf .. 5,590 16 0' Repairs to Wharves and'> Jetties .. 240: 1 9 ' Roads, Streets, &c 93& 5 7' Cleaning and Sweeping Wharves 147 S 0 Lighting Wharves 270 8 4 Steam Dredge and Punts ~ .. 533 6 2 . Office Expenses, Rent, &o 270 18 10 Office Expenses Engineer's Depart ment .. .. „ ~ .. 6S 19 5' Frinting and Advertising .. .. 89 5 0 ■ Pilot Department 155 0 7 Buoys and Beacons .. .. .. 44 19 8 • Cranes, Gridirons, &c. ... .. 9 15 0 Surveys 122 3 1 Cleaning-cuE Silting Basins..- .. 295.0 0' InSerest, Exchange, and Commis sion _ .. 9,145 15 11 Cash Deposited at Interest.. .. 5,000 0 0 Miscellaneous matters .. .. 355 6 2 To Balance 4.057 18 11 £32.881 1 1 JAMES M. BRIGHAM, Treasurer. January 1,1878. I hereby certify that I have examined the Accounts and Vouchers of the Auckland Har bour Baard for the financial period ended 31st December, 1877, and that I find t_e same to be correct. • B. MACLEAN. Auditor. A BSTRACT OF MONEYS RECEIVED ____. AND PAID ON ACCOUNT OF THE "AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD" FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31st DECEMBER, 1877. LOAN ACCOUNT. MONEYS KECEIVED. £ s. d. To Cash from Deposits Repaid .. 54,000 0 0 To C_shJ;from Debentures of 1860 Account .. 1,819 10 0 £55,819 10 0 MONEYS PAID. £ S. d. By Balance 31st December, 1876 .. 189 7 3 By Cash on Account of— Graving Dock Contract .. .„ 30/307 19 1 Engineer for Dock Contract .. 950 0 0 Reclamation, Hardinge to Nel- - son>street 5,571—_ 8 Reclamation, Albert to Nelson street 5,050 :0 0 Widening Breakwater .. .. 43-17 0 Siltßmts 435' 0 0 Shed E, Railway Wharf .. '30615 0 Expenses for Deprivation of > Water Frontages to Allot ments 645 0 0 Expenses for Dock, &c, prior to • raising of Loan due General Account 1,582 14 11 Cash on Deposit 4,000 0 0 Miscellaneous matters .. .. 6 0 0 By Balance 5,83112 1 "£35-809 10 0 January;.!, 1878. JAMES M. BRIGHAM, Treasurer. I hereby^ certify that I have examined the Accounts.- and Vouchers of the Auckland Harbour Board Loan Account for the financial period ended 31st December , 1877, and that I find the same to be correct. B. MACLEAN, Auditor. fTIHE MEWTON KIRK HARMO_tItKSI X FUND. The following Subscriptions having been applied, for and paid over it is notified for the benefit of the Subscribers, that the Balance of the above. Fund will be applied to the New Church Account:— Amount Dividend Subscribed. Paid over. £ s. A. £ s. d. A.Bruce .. ..050 — 0.4 0 Whitson&Sons.. 110 — 616 9 J. Cnrrie .. ..110 - 016 9 Samh-McPherson. 110 — 016 9 Walter Wilson .. 010 0 — 0 8 0 —.Shannon ..050 — 040 J.Robb .. .. 0 2 6 — oi2 0 J.Gordon .. ..026 —.020 J.Reid, Esq. .. 010 6 — 0 8 4i D.Gcubb .. ..220 — 1,13 6i G.Wright.. ..110 — o>l6 9.. D.Doull .. ..050 - o*4 0 W. S. Laurie ..220 — 116 John*Sinton ..100 — 016 0 George Sintoß ..110 — 016 9 Petor Smith ..100 — o*l6 0 Maxwell & Others 015 0 — 012 0 14 _ 6 11- 7 1| R. STEVENSON, Treasurer. RS. BURTON, Ladies' Nurse, has Removed from Union-street to Brown ;reet,.Ponsonby.—January 21, 1878. . TO THE WORKING MEN OF AUCKLAND. Warcannow give you a really good BLACK CLOTH COAT for 12s. 6d., well worth 255. SAMUEL COOMES & CO.. City Clothing Mart,. 92, Qgeen-street. BTfONKS] IR. C. CARRy TO-MORROW. SALVAGE FROM THE ' NELLIE.' ANCHORS, BOAT, GEAR. the s.s. Eo\teka,, B. TONKS & GO. HAVE received instru:tl_«_s to sell by auction, on the Wharf, alongside taii;, : Uowena, at 12 o'clock. To-morrow (Friday), The Salvage, consisting of Anchors, Boafc. Gear, and Winch, from, the ' Nellie.' TO-MORROW, NOON. OPOTIKI MAIZE._ Ex ' Oeotiki,' % Opotiki. . TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION.. • . PA"k SACKS SUPERIOR MAZZEh R. AR T H UR, ■~2aeer TO-MORRCxW, NOON. MARKET-DAY AUCTION SALE. AT ARTHUR'S Mj A R T, "OOULTRY—FowIs, Turkeys, Ducks, JfT Geese, Fancy Pigeoas, Canaries, Small Pigs, &c. PRODUCE—IO tons Flour. 150 sacks, Sharps, 20. bags Maizemeal, 100 good Cheese, 5 cases. Canterbury Bacon and Hams. 113 sides bare. Bacon, 5 casks Beef, Butter. 69 sacks good. Potatoes, 30 bags Onions, Whaagarei Fruit. GROCERJdES, &c—Sugar, Tea, Soda, Soap,. Cecoa, Raisins, Currants, assorted Biscuits. FURNITURE DEPARTMENT. AT ONE O'OLOSS& ?.M, A large ani varied assortmeno of new aafi; second-Eand Household Furniture and Effects.. 12 Byglish-made Mahogany Chairs. TO.MORKOW, AT THE CORNER MART, AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK. -S (Ok£_ ? R *~M E C H EE S E JL \J? \p 200 sacks best Table Potatoes 20 sides Bacon 50 boxea Candies 30 cases Kerosene 50 boxes Tea Flour, Bran, Maize, Oats Oilmen's Stores and Groceries., GEORGE SIBBIB, Auctioneer,