woodwork of the building took fire in stantaneously,. and.,Mr - Craw,-being-con=:: -■ — scions of the danger,, tjjaa. .one-of- the men '"T' 'off to nng the fire-bell. The alarm was speedily given, and in a short time a large crowd collected round the shed, which was enveloped-in" flames.. Meantime, a number of persons, including Captain Butler and Messrs Field and priestly, ot the Salvage Corps, Constable -Jones, and Messrs Duke, Donaldson, Taylor, N/ealey, Neill, Craw, anda number of others, mounted the roof of the adjoining shed, belonging to Messrs Knight and Craw, and also opened the premises of the Oil Expressing Works, which is situated close alongside. From - the latter building, a large quantity of oil"' in casks was removed, and placed in a safe position. Water was obtained from a well in front of the premises, and from the rear of Messrs Kevell and Smith's sawmill, and thrown on the two adjoining aheds. By the strenuous efforts of those gentlemen already men tioned, assisted by others, the fire was sub dued after the first shed was destroyed, and the adjoining one partially burnt. For tunately the Oil Expressing Works were not injured. The Fire Brigade then arrived on the ground, and a good supply of water being obtained from the " nearest main at the bottom of Drake-street, the smouldering remains were buickly •extinguished. The Naval B.xigade, Salvage Corps, police, and others rendered valuable assistance. Special praise is however due <io Mr Priestly and his men from the Timber Company's mill; Captain Butler, of the Salvage Corps; and to Constable Jones, of the Freeman's Bay station; all of whom worked most energetically. The sheds, which were the property of Messrs Knight and Craw, were not insured. The owners •estimate their loss at about £100, the tools, .&c., destroyed being valued at nearly that amount.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) GKAHAMSTOWN, this day. T2iß Fixe Hoax. Considerable uneasiness was created here last night by the rumour that a vessel sup posed to be the brigantine Oamaru, timber laden, hence to Lyttelton, was on fire off Turiri. The flames were seen 'in this •direction, but it proved to be a fire on the beach. SIR GEORGE GREY VISITS THE THAMES. Telegrams have been received from Sir George Grey, stating that he will visit the Thames in a few days and address his con stituents. SHIPPING. Sailed—Brigantine Oamarm, for Lyttel ton, with 127,000 feet timber. It has been decided to floal the Thames ;flour mill company. Lieutenant John Malcolm has been -elected Capt. of No. 2 Scottish. ! COROMANDEL, this day. PRESENTATION TO COL. ERASER. At a dinner given last night to jColonel Fraser, of the Thames, formerly Warden and R.M. of this district, a purse of sovereigns was presented to him j for the purpose of purchasing a sword suitable to his late promotion. Mr A. J. Cadman Usq-.f County Chairman, presided. Mr Wakefield, Goldfield's Under Secre tary, inspected the district generally, more especially the long tunnel. ROYAL, OAK G.M.C.

The Mine Manager reports having lOOlbs specimens yesterday, making 2001bsin hand to date.

SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

TIMARU, this day. GRAIN FOR AUCKLAND. \ The schooner Saucy' Kate left last night, loaded with Avheat and oats for Auckland. The brig Moa will leave at the end of the 'week, loaded with oats, on account of Messrs Guthrie and Larnach. WELLINGTON, this day. GOLD PROSPECTING IN WELLING TON. Gold prospecting in Wellington will soon lie commenced again, after a lull of about six years. A deputation waited on Colonel Whitmore and Mr Ballance (in the absence of the Minister for Goldfields, Mr Stout.) The Mayor explained that the deputation, understanding that a considerable sum of money had been placed upon the Estimates for gold prospecting, wished to know whether the Government would grant a portion of that sum to encourage prospect ing in Wellington district. There was an old prospector, Moore, who would be glad to undertake the work if the Government would pay him sufficient for his sub sistence. Mr Ballance said he thought the -Government would no doubt add £1 for £1 to any sum which might be raised by the deputation and others for the purpose of prospecting the country about Wellington, but he would lay the whole matter before his colleagues. JUVENILE REFORMATORIES. Last session the Government announced their intention of stationing a Reformatory Ship at Wellington. Ministers have aban doned the idea of a Training Ship tor this port, as they consider that the ship at Auckland and the reformatory schools in other parts of the colony afford sufficient accommodation for present requirements. AN AUCTIONEER'S GRIEVANCE. The licensed auctioneers are about to be convened by circular to consider the means of obtaining reform in the manner which the Government land and other Government property is submitted by auction. The Secretary, Mr Dunant, points out in the circular that it is "considered unfair and unjust that sales on behalf of the Govern ment should not from time be equally dis tributed and conducted in rotation by men who possess character and reputation." HOPE DEFERRED. A hitch has occurred in swearing in the Deputy Commissioners under the Land Tax Act. They should be sworn in before a judge of the Supreme Court within 14 days of their appointment, but all the judges are at present in Wellington; this was there fore impracticable. An. Order in Council has accordingly been issued, authorising the district judges to swear in the Deputy Com missioners. IMPORTANT TO HOTEL-KEEPERS. A decision of considerable importance to to publicans was given by the Chief Justice this morning. Some months ago a Reefton publican named Twohill was fined for em ploying a female in a bar after 11 o'clock at night. Twohill appealed, on the grounds that the girl voluntarily remained in the bar, contrary to orders. His Honor held that the publican was clearly responsible for what took place in. his house, and affirmed the decision of the Court below. DEAF AND DUMB ASYLUM. The Parliament last session passed a vote of £400 for Parliament expenses in connec tion with the establishment of a proposed colonial deaf and dumb asylum. The Government are desirous of establishing an institution, to be partially- self-supporting, partially supported by voluntary contribu tions, and partially maintained by Gov ernment. Instructions have been sent to Sir Julius Vogel to send out as soon as possible a high-class, experienced teacher of the " articulation" system. A salary of £600 a year, with permission to take private boarders, has been suggested as remunera tion. The Government would pay teachers' salary. There are at the present time between forty and sixty dumb children in the colony, with no means of obtaining education. Of late years a system has been perfected in England by which the necessity for a,deaf and dumb alphabet is entirely ddne '. away iwith, the pupils being actuallyi "taught sto -■ speak. Tnough hearing cannot be given' to' them they can, by watching, the moyemepts of another person's mouth, tell what he is say ing; r; This seems almost incredible, but Mr Green, M.H.R. for Port Chalmers, who has taken great interest in the subject, introduced to Ministers a young gentleman who has been stone deaf from birth, but who has been highly educated under|the "articu

lation" system, and can hold an intelligent conversationwith anyone. A WILD MAN OF THE BUSHv' v- A strange-lookingj character was brought to-day from Masterton, where he was sen tenced by MrWardill to a month's hard labour, for vagrancy. It appears-that the prisoner, a broad-chested, good-natured look ing German, named Fredrick E. Leger push, has been living for some weeks by himself in a whare among the rocks, at Whareamay,subsisting principally on pipis and mussels. "Wheh'discovered he was clad only in a rough sheepskin, which, with his thick, unkept beard, and long hair, gave him quite a r ßobiason CiTisoe-like appearance. Some trousers and jackets were pro cured for him on bringing him into town, so as to give him a more presentable appearance. When first seen he had a gun in his possession, which was identified by Mr Mackay as his property ; the man said he was going to shoot sheep to eat.

DUNEDIN, this day. THE PROPOSED STEAM SERVICE. The " Times" thinks the chief difficulty in the -way of establishing a direct steam service with Great Britainisthe knotty point of the ports of arrival and departure. That Wellington or Lyttelton should be the favoured port is gall and wormwood to Auckland and Dunedin ; and the matter thus becomes a question of how to secure sufficient votes to carry any one scheme through Parliament. The " Times" does does not believe the thing will be done at all until at least Dunedin wakes up from its apathy, , and the difficulties are really honestly grappled with. Before the Assembly can-be induced to consent to so large an expenditure as will in any case be necessary, not only must a strong case be made out, but the chief ports must be brought in someway intojagreement. This is the task Mr Macandrew has before him. The evening papers state McKinnon has purchased the bulk, while the "Times" says his selfishness only ruined the nice little game. He should have let half-a dozen other Councillors stand in, and the thing would be right. SHOOTING CASE. There was a peculiar case in town this week, but the afiair is kept a thorough secret by the persons concerned. All that can be learned at present is that the victim was shot in the foot, and is likely to have his leg amputated. HON. MR FISHER'S VISIT. Mr Fisher, Postmaster-General, arrived at Dunedin yesterday, having completed an official visit to the country districts.: The Otago' Societies Annual Exhibitions open on Saturday. It is stated that the works already sent in are of "a creditable description. ' ' : • TROUBLES OF A. CITY COUNCILLOR. A well-known contractor and a member of the City Council had a scuffle in the street yesterday. The squabble arose out 'of a discussion in the City Council, re the purchase of a hulk for a bathing machine. The harvest on Taieri plain this year pro mises to be an abundant one. A farm of 105 acres on the plain, was recently sold for £3,150. . ... , ..■■-.-,■ ;;«w RAILWAY 'ACCIDENT. ;', . Another accident happened on the line between Duriedin. and Oamaru yesterday. The engine of an express train got off': the line in consequence of the points not being properly secured, and a delay of two hours was occasioned.

[PRESS AGENCY. ]

CHRISTCHURCH, this day. NEW LADIES' MOVEMENT. At a temperance meeting last night, at which Dr. Roseby of Dunedin was giving a lecture on Good Templarism, the Rev. Mr Smalley, Wesleyan minister at Sydenham, stated that there was a nasty drinking shop in that borough which the ladies intended to shut up after the style of their " brave American sisters " The statement was re ceived with cheers. CANTERBURY V. OTAGO RIFLE MATCH. The selection committee appointed to choose the Fifteen to represent Canterbury in the rifle match with Otago last evening, made a final selection as follows :— Appleby, Baines, Bubbley, Chapman, Ecberg, Fox, Gunderson, R. Hill, Hunter, Manning, Marshell, Parker, Javatt, Warner, and Woodhouse. The representa tives leave on Tuesday. BLENHEIM,'this day. NEW RESIDENT MAGISTRATE. The Minister of Justice has notified the Examiner of Titles here (Mr Hartley Mclntyre) that he will be appointed K. M. here in the room of Mr Muller. The ques tion re the District Court is under con sideration. CHRISTCHURCE, this day. SENTENCE FOR INDECENCY. ' William Hayman, for indecently exposing himself, was sentenced this morning on four charges to twelve months' imprison ment, to run concurrently. HOKITIKA, this day. ARRIVAL OF THE CLAUD HAMILTON. The Claud Hamilton is in the roadstead,' and the tender boat alongside. Heavy thunderstorms and continued rain have flooded the rivers, and the Christchurch coach has not arrived in consequence of the floods. - i WELLINGTON, thisday. THE MAYORAL ELECTION. The opinion of the Attorney-General having been taken as to the validity or otherwise of the late Mayoral election; lie says that as regards the first and principal point, the members of the Constabulary have a right to vote at municipal eleDtiOn3' S ALE OF A BIG ESTATE, j Giliigan's Taueru estate. Wairapapa, has been sold for thirteen thousand pounds. There are 2,818 acres of land, three thousand sheep, and a few horses. Mr Hadfleld, of Canterbury, is the purchaser. HOKITIKA, this day."3 FLOODS AND SUSPENSION OF TRADE. It has been raining continuously, so much so that trade in.nearly all the branches is com pletely destroyed this summer. The rivers are all flooded, and there is no communication South or East. The Claad. Hamilton is expected hourly, but will not be tendered before to-tomorrow at the earliest. OAMARU, this day. DEPARTURE FOR AUCKLAND, Sailed—Cabarfeidh, for Auckland.

MASONIC INSTALLATION.

DISTRICT GRAND LODGE E.C.

The regular quarterly communication of the District Grand Lodge E.C. was held at half-past seven o'clock last evening, in the lodge-room, Insurance Buildings Bro. G. S. Graham, Right Worshipful Dis trict Grand Master, presided. Bro. G. P.. Pierce, R.W.G.M., T.C., North Island was present, together with between 60 and 70 of the brethren. Considerable discussion took place over the minutes of the last meeting, which were passed with slight amendment. The roll of lodges was then called, after which the. report of the Audit Committee and the Treasurer's first annual statement were read. In doing so, Bro. Goldsbro', D.G.T., acknowledged in highly eulogistic terms the ready aid he had at all times received from Bro. H. G. Wade, D.G. Sec. The District Grand Master then moved the adoption of the report and balance sheet, which was unanimously agreed to. Several communications were then read. Bro. C. F. Goldsbro was unanimously re elected District Grand Treasurer, and the District Grand Master took .oc casion to pass high encomiums on his zeal and efficiency. The iD.G. Master, also.-expressed—pleasure at the faithful.patieht, and zealous assistance he had received from the re'iring officers. He had been compelled.temporarily to be absent from Auckland,1 but he felt that he could leave the affairs of the lodge with the most perfect confidence in the hands of Bro. Wildman, Deputy District Grand Master, and the officers and stewards. The follow

ing-.re-elected, officers- -were—then™ duly installed :—Very. , Wgrshipful.-Bros.' E.T. Wildman,: Deputy District Grand?; Master-1 W Loddeif D.J&S.W. • J. Warren, D;G.J. W ; Rev CM. Nelson, D.G.C. ; C. F. Goldsbro', D.G. Treasurer ; W. H. Kiss ling, D. G. Registrar; H. G. Wade, D.G.S. Wordupfal Brothers W- H- Skinner, D.G.S.D. ; W. P. Moat, D.G.J.D. ; G. N. Brassey, D.G:S. of Works; E. S. Will cocks, D.G.D. of Ceremonies; F. W E Dawson, Assistant D.G.S. of C. ; T. Cole' D.G.S.B, ; C. Hesketh, D.G. Organist : R. ,C. Dyer, D.G. Pursuivant; W. Rattray, D.G. Deputy Pursuivant, Stewards : Wor shipful Bros. L. D. Nathan, W. J. T. Bell, J. M. Dargaville, A. Bo«irdman, W Fraser, and J. Coates. D.G. Tyler Bro. C. Porter. The District Graud Master announced that during his tem porary absence, powers as his Deputy had been delegated to Bro. E. T. Wildman. The D.G.M. then nominated Bro. M. S. Leers President of the Board of General Purposes, and" the following members : Bros. Goldsbro', Kissling, Moat, Nelson, and Skinner. The following ten members were also elected by ballot: Bros. F. W. E. Dawson, J. M. Dargaville, F. J. Moss, W. Fraser, H. G. Wade, H. W. Brewer, G. N. Brassey, J. Buchanan, W. McLeod, and J. E. Provis. A salary was voted to the Secretary. The District Grand Master then reminded the brethern that the by-laws required that all communications intended for him must be sent through the Secretary. The lodge was closed in the usual manner.

VESSEL ASHORE AT WAIHEKE.

Capt. Hodgson, of the cutter Euphemia, reports that on the night of the 27th or 28th ult., a cutter with rake stern and painted green, went ashore at Waiheke. She. was loaded with rails, and hailed from the East Coast. The natives, who supplied the information, did not know her name, but she is believed to be the cutter Tamn lei Packet, which has been trading on the coast some time.

ENGLISH CRICKETERS NOT VISIT ING NEW ZEALAND.

(From our own Correspondent),

DUNEDIN, this day,

The Cricket Association have just re. ceived advices from the Gentlemen Players that they cannot visit New Zealand.

NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

TIMARU, Monday.

The conference of delicates was held this morning respecting the formation of the National Agricultural Society. Present: — Canterbury Agricultural Association, Hon. John Hall, J. Griff, and A. Duncan ; Canterbury Farmers' Club, Mr G. Gough; Northern Association (Rangiora), Mr Mac farlane; Kaiapoi Farmers' Club, J. Low thien "Wilson; Ellesmere Association, C. Bourmsil; North Otago Association, Hon. Mr Holmes, H. Connell, and Henley ; Tokomairiro Farmers' Club, Capslica, Parker, and J. W. Perrin ; Dunedin Asso ciation, Messrs Bell and Bridone; Southland Association, Mr Martin ; Timaru Associ ation, H. Belfied, Mclntosh, and J. Elworthy. On the motion of Hon. J. Hall, the Hon. Mr Hol-nes took the chair, and delivered a most exhaustive and interesting address. The following resolutions were carried nem con :—(1). " That in the opinion of this meeting the time has arrived when it is desirable that a General Agricultural Society should be established for the Middle Island of New Zealand, the object of which shall be the promotion of agricultural interests by holding in various parts of the colony periodical exhi« bitions of stock, produce, and various manu factures connected with agriculture, and by disseminating information on subjects of practical farming in the colony. 2. That the Society shall be incorporated in;accerdance with the provisions of the Agricultural and Pastoral Society's Act, 1877. That its name shall be the National Agricultural Society of New Zealand, and that it shall consist of members paying a subscription of 1 guinea per year, or a life subscription of 10 guineas. The office-bearers shall consist of a President, Vice-President, General Council of 30, Treasurer, Secretary, and Auditors. 3. That the head-quarters of the Society be at Christchurch, and that the New Zealand country journals shall be recognised as the official organ, of the Society. 4. That it be a recommendation to the Council and the Society to take steps for having, as a local Committee, the members of the Council in the various districts throughout which operations will be extended. That the annual meeting of the Association will be held at the same time and place at which the Exhibition shall be held. (6) That so soon as 400 members are enrolled, steps shall be taken for the election of office bearers and the decision of the place at which the first show shall be held. (7) That a Committee be now appointed for the purpose of carrying out the above resolutions, and for the preparation of a draft constitution and rules for the Society. That the committee be recommended to take such steps as may be necessary to obtain the written consent of the members to the Society ' being incorporated under the provisions of the Act. (S) That the following gentlemen form the Committee, with power to add to their number, viz., Messrs Brydone, Belfield, Martin, Bell, Mclntosh, Parker, Hendley, Connell, Dun can, Grigg, Browne, Olliver, Hon. Holmes, and Hon. Hall. (9) That in the opinion of this meeting the objects of the Society are of such national importance as to give it a stronger claim upon the Gov ernment of the colony for pecuniary and other assistance in the discharge of its duties. Hearty votes of thanks to the president, and to the Northern Association, Oamaru, for - their services in augurating the Royal Associations of New Zealand, were carried unanimously.

. Mr Hobbs Jwon golden opinions in his first, session in Parliament, for his tact, good sense, and unassuming behaviour. Last night he added to that reputation. Being pressed to speak at Mr Macfarlane's meet ing, he declined, on the ground that it would be a breach of good taste ; and he preferred, he said, that some wiser politician than himself should reply to Mr Macfarlane's statement. Mr Macfarlane, however, ex pressed a hope that Mr Hobbs would give the meeting his opinions on the Electoral Bill, and, in order to overcome the scurples oi the member for Franklin, Mr Macfar lane got off the platform, and pressed him to walk up ; whereupon exclaimed Mr Hobbs, " You are not going to trot me out to-night."

To the Editor : Sir, —In Rutland-street, Parnell, we have a lurking malady; in plain English, a sore throat. It can hardly be called a violent outbreak, but still eels cannot go and do without breath. I wiil not allege that it arises from a perverted reading of "A Priori's" letter in your paper, "A Want of Common Sense and Decency," but I will place it before, and leave with the public to judge. I will only give facts, viz,, the Inspector's calls &c. The closets are shifted, and the old full pits are covered over, to be fully ripe against the raining season to contaminate any wells which,are,below; them. The closets are placed as close as can be to the footpath, and are about 4ft above the path, thus pre senting'to the public gaze the most ferocious " Red Lions"; their equals, I trust, are not to be seen on earth; &c., An In-

The Rev. Baldwin Brown, chairman of the Congregational Union of England and .[Wales, in the last annual address to that body, stated that Nonconformists would read with pride that in Wales, where the Nonconformists are supreme, the Govern ment is making arrangements to. shut up one-half of the prisons, for in[|some cases they cannot find even a single criminal to put into them.

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-r~:Toi;he"Edit6r:-Sif;—NoiiclngaparairipTt"" IMfeffl. *°r t&ft * unsightlx -1 hoarding at .the"-corner;o£ rShprtland-street, ivhichno doubt causes inconvenience ito.s^the; shop keepers near, would it not be better, before el hoarding is removed, for the'inspector of bmldmgsto report on those, two miser able shanties next to. it, as to their safety ? No doubt they would last as long'as the lease has to run (about sixty years: as I am told), considering the support ;ttiey .-have-from, the new building. If: those buildings are safe, and allowed to remain I should suggest that the, City Council have them photographed to show in iuture years Auckland as it was in 1878.—1 am &c, Curiosity. • ' ■ <■ I '.. There is a prospect in England of another T^J n the man**ge laws, says our London Correspondent : Disgusted by the scandals of the Divorce Court.the Anglican party have made up their minds to com mence an agitation for teaching the re ligious view of marriage—a view totally opposed to the teaching lately made popular by public meetiugs and illegal books; The question actually did come before the Pan- Anglican Synod, and it is coming' before the Leeds J >iocesan Conference this month. Ihere was something mentioned of it at the bhurch Congress, and there is some talk of a public meeting in London. For my own part, I confess to a feeling in favour of the new agitators. There is no doubt in my mind that the system of divorce sadly debases the ideal of marriage, and it is a question whether the cases of individual hardship which would occur from denying it outweigh the demoralisation caused by a Public Divorce Court. The published records of the Court would seem to almost justify a cynical view of married morality ; but, all the same, the agitators have not the slightest chance of carrying their point. All the woild over the tendency is in favour of making marriage a purely civil contract, and the more they flaunt their religious view of the question before the eyes of legislators the more decided opposition will they meet with. The "Otago Daily Times," in a notice of Captain Symonds' phamphlet on the free stone quarry at Big Muddy Creek, says :— " Now here is a chance for a Southern capi talist desirous of laying his hands on one of the many undeveloped resources of the languid North. Six acres of stone, better far, it is alleged, than that of Oamaru, contiguous to the water's edge, on one of the finest harbours in the North, going a begging—offered for nothing a year or such other terms as may be agreed on. Every thing to commend it but the name. " Big Muddy Creek 1" It would blight the hopes of any enterprise. What a poverty of inven. tion 1 What an unacquaintance with the moving springs of human nature ! If we had it down here we would call it some thing euphonious, grand, imposing; and it would go. Even " Ballahullish," the pretty title of our great slate quarry, would be better. Bis; Muddy Creek! Faugh! No wonder Captain Symonds is giving it away. WANTED KNOWN, Mr Dampier's Advertisement, commencing Nov. 29th, will be fonnd in the 4th column, ith page. 'ANTED KNOWN, More Fresh Bar gains. Particulars soon.—W. H. Dam pier, corner of Victoria and Hobson-street. W "ANTED, a good ■ Spadesman.—D. Mclndoe, Epsom. T7TTANTED, a- respectable General M Servant, small family; good wages.— Mr 3 McGill,dl,Grey-Btreet. 'ANTED Known, that Branston and Forster, Albert street, Cast Baass daily; Galvanising weekly. ANTED, a respectable General Ser vant.—Apply Masonic Hotel, Princes- Btreet. W "ANTED, a middle-aged Woman who needs a home, and is used to country life; one that can milk and has little or no en cumbrance preferred. — Apply to Mr. Hill, Chemist, Queen-street. ■ 'ANTED, two Youths that can Turn and File.—Vickery's Foundry. W "ANTED, two Carpenters.—Apply to E. J. Matthews, junction Howe and Beresford-streets. W' ANTED] a strong Boy about 15 ifor the W orks.—Warnock Brothers, Durham-utreet. WANTED] a, Giii about 16 as General Servant at the North Shore.— Apply Mr Stretton's. Stationer, Queen-btreet, at II o'clock to-morrow (Friday). mO SADDLERS AND HAKNESS JL MAKBRS.—Wanted immediately, a Good General Hand or an Improver; constant em ployment.—W. S. Jones, Queen-street. WANTED, the Butchers, Shoemarkers, Bushmen, and Shopkeepers to come to Cochrane's Auction Sale, To-morrow (Friday), at 11, to buy 77 dozen Large and Small Knives for their business. No reserve. WANTED, the Barbers of Auckland to come to Cochrane's Auction Sale To morrow (Friday), at 11, to buy Frizzy Hair Pads. No reserve. WANTED, those whom it concerns to come To-morrow (Friday), at 11, to Cochrane's Auction Sale, to buy Ladies' Dress Improvers. No reserve. ANTED, Bidders for 6 Large Zinc lined Packing Cases; 3± dozen Men's Narrow Neck-tiee, &c, &c, at Cochrane'e Auction Sale To-morrow (Friday), at 11. WANTED, a supply of Fat Poultry, all kinds.—G. Hulme, Steam Sausage Fac tory, Queen-street. . A6-roomed House to Let.—Appyy to Mr, Barnes, Karangahapo Road, Nowion. WANTED,~~~a General Servant.—Mrs Cavanagh, Wyndham-street. ANTED, a good General Servant.— Apply at once to Mrs. Cashel, Exonia Honae, Hobsonstreet. ANTED, a General Servant; must be able to do plain cooking.—Apply at Wellington Hotel. WANTED, an active Woman as general servant.—Mrs. Tucker, Chapel-street. ANTED, a Cook forTFarmers' Hotel, Drury.—Apply to Mrs. Pollock, Queen street. W~ ANTED, good Pick and Shovel Men to proceed to Kaipara on Monday; constant work to good men.—Apply to Martin Danaher, Contractor. Nelson-street. WANTED, by a gentleman, Bedroom, furnished or unfarnished, with partial board; private family preferred.—AßC, Star Office. • W "AN TED, a General Servant, able to Cook and Wash ; Nursemaid kept; good wages given.—Mrs Gilbert, Parnell. WANTED, a thoroughly experienced General Servant for Coromandel (private family); wages, 12s. References re quired.—Apply to-morrow, between 9 and 11, at Albert Hotel. ■ W' ANTED, aßeamsman; constant work at Woolston, Christchurch.—R. Arthur, auctioneer. ANTED to Let, a four-roomed Cot tage, with large allotment, in Ponsonby, back of Suffolk Hotel; rent low.—Apply to F. Smith, at Salmon's, Butcher, Hobson-street. . W "ANTED to Let, a Sittingroom and Bedroom, either famished or unfur nished, with use of Kitchen if reauired, in a healthy locality in the Suburbs.—For address, apply at this offica. ANTED, a strong Boy for a farm ; must be able to milk.—Apply this office. ANTED, two Improvers to the Dress making.—Miss Chambers, Sheridan street, foot of Wellington-street. WANTED, first-class Kitchen Gar- dener; single man.—Fisher and Co. WANTED, a good Watertight Hand, for knee work; constant employment.— J. Trenwith's Boot Factory, Wakefleld-street. WANTED, a Billiard Marker.—Grey hound Hotel. - " - W'ANTED r a Billiard Marker.—United ___ Service Hotel. :,-■., WANTED, a respectable Boy, for the Shop.—L Alexander, Jeweller. " ! ANTED, a Girl, about 16ior 17.— Mrs. Walsh, Kyber Pass Road, j WANTED, a smart active errand boy;; good wages.—Apply at once to J; Levy, 210, Queen-Btreet. I WANTED, four or five Drapers Assis tants.—Apply immediately, J. Cosgraye and Co. i '■'■ W~ ANTED, three Saleswomen for. the Show-room and Millinery.—J. Cosgrave and Co. WANTED, a Situation as Porter or Warehouseman; first-class references. —Address F.G., Star office.



.T^ANTED, a female j General Servant _V,, in a family- of three.-Apply Occidental. Hotel immediately:. ;-r - <,- - r q ■?/ -pf W" ANTED, Known, Jto ay r oid beihg-Tlis appointed for Christmas you should give your orders for Clothing before the 16th.— X Phillips, Tailor,.Qneen-Btreet. ' "ANTED, a good Hand Tailoress ; constant employment.-r-J. Allwinger* Tailor, Victoria-street,! ::. ':,, ; -, ;-TTTAN-TED,-rt<i:,Sel],; an Express Cart •T t and Harness (nearly new).—Apply J. H. Smith, opposite Great Northern Hotel. . Xl7\A-NTED, a Situation .by a Young ii , Lady, as Travelling Companion or Go verness.—Apply byj letter- to Governess, this office. ANTED, for Christchurch, Hairr' dresser's Assistant,-.gentlemen's hand.— Apply M. Levy &MDo.. , -• ; WANTED, a respectable young Girl to , 1T „ make herself generally useful.—Mrs Walker, Ponsonby Road, near Hepburn-street. W ANTED, a Lad who can milk and drive and serve same in town. Com fortable place and good wages.—Mr Wilsonj Cox's Creek, by Richmond. ANTED, a good General Servant able to cook.—Mrs. R. Arthur, Hepburnville, Hepburn-street. - W "AN TED, a respectable Girl as general servant.—Mrs. Lawrence, Wakeneid street. nest door to Barrett's Boot Factory. ~V\T ANTED, a Man Cook and Wife T t (without children) as domestic servants for Katikati; wages about £60 per annum all found.—E. Henry's Registry Office. : WANTED, a respectable Girl as general servant; good wages, and an easy place in the suburbs,—Apply at this office. T> I G Te"' O N ~sT WANTED to Pnrchaae. several HUNDREDS of COMMON PIGEONS. Cash on Delivery, at Star Office. nnO HA R NESS-MAKERS. -" Lil'.i'j.mi ' WANTED, a Good General Hand; constant employment; highest wages given.—Apply to Wm. Morgan, Saddler, Newmarket. **•'■-■ WANTED, by a steady industrious s'ng'eman, a Situation as Coachman or Groom. Can attend to a garden and milk • good reference.—Apply, by letter, to M.8.5., at tiis office. | - WANTED all you people who havegot any brains, and want to keep them cool, tobnyone of my Pith Helmets at 43 lid. The usual price is 12s 6d—Samuel Coombes, The People's Clothier, 92, Queen-street, Auckland ■ and Devon-street. Taranaki. ■ KNOWN, that Marshall's, and Copland's Dunedin Beer is on Draught at the Cosmopolitan Hotel; WANTED, one Gentleman Boarder in a house most delightfully situated; sur rounded with flower garden and orchard, with magnificent view; terras moderate.—Mrs. Carlyle. Grafton Road, opposite Wesleyan Chapel. ■ ■ ■ j TT7" IN E ! WI N E *~:. .■.W.ilifE 7!- J. WENDEL, Symonds-street, will sell his local Grape Wine, white and red* at 2.*isper doz,; Quinine Grape Wine. 30s. A. W. Gladding, agent. Upper Symonds-street. OXANTED, Inhabitants of Parnell to t T know that the Dust Carts will be round To-morrow (Friday), and every Friday, for the X emoval of House Refuse, Rubbish, &c. People are warned to clean their premises in time.—J. Lowndes, Inspector of Nuisances. ■-"• i WANTED, Customers to know that our Meat will, be killed on Saturday morning for Saturday night's trade, to ensure it being sweet on Sunday. Large quantity of Lambs, all sizes and all prices. , Prime Beef, Veal, Mutton, Pork; Bacon, by the side, 6d; Pork and Beef Sausages; Calves Rennets, Is each.—Steam Sausage Factory, Queen-street. WANTED, a Nursegirl about 15 years of age (one residing in the Suburbs pre ferred) to attend two childien.—Apply to Dr. Dawson, Wellesley-street. References required. "TXTANTED KNOWN, that I have V T opened a Registry Office for Servants at the Library and Stationery Depot, Manukau Road, Parnell. Ladies requiring servants, and servants requiring employment, shall receive every attention.—Richard T. Talbot, TX/'ANTED, the Ladies of Auckland to know that WILLIAM RATTRAY is now selling Three Guinea Costumes at 355; and that he has a Splendid Assortment of New Costumes, from 83 6d, upwards. His Tusaere Costumes at 45s are very choice, and his 25s Costumes defy competition.—NEW ZEALAND HOUSE, 66, Queen-street, Auckland. I ANTED, Wanted to Sell (cheap), 200 sets of assorted Jugs, 3s 6d the set; about 200 dozen Cups and Saucers at 6d, 5s 6d a dozen; Toilet Sets, 12s and 16a the set; Whits 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 uer lb. ; Clothe 3 Pegs, Is 3d per gross; Decanters, Is 6d each; Shop Twine, only 4d per ball. Is 3d per lb.; Tricopherous, 5 bottles for 5s ; 2J and 3-inch Wire Nails, only 3d per lb.; Small Wire Nails, id per lb.; Tar Soap, for sick rooms, only 2d per cake, four cakes for 6d; Government Disinfectant Powder, for taking away all kinds of bad smells, only 6d per lb., 3 lbs. for Is 2d; Bell and Black's Tin Matches, la 9d per dozen: Palmer's Tin Matches, Is 6d per dozen; Blue, 9d per lb.; Small White and Gold Cups and Saucers, 9d each, three for 2s; lot of Small Toys to be Bold cheap; Glass Susrar Basins and Cream Jugs, only Is 4d the pair; White and Gold China Cups and Saucers, Is; Blue Sprig China, 9d, or 8s per dozen; Notepapei, 3d per quire, 5 quires for Is; iNotepaper, not ruled, only' 9d for 5 quires; Fancy Notepaper, 6 sheets and 6 envelopes, only 2d the packet; Wine Glasses, 4s 6d per doz.—H. Watts, Pitt-street. ■ "ANTED KNOWN, that Henry P. Hay ward, Upholsterer, Mattrasß Maker, and Funeral Undertaker,.is still to be found at the foot of Grey-street, opposite the Butcher. "''-•'- •■■■'- ANTED KNOWN, that H. Wilson and Co., Steam Coffee, Pepper, and Spice Works, Masefleld's Buildings, Albert street, Auckland, request the attention of the trade and the public generally to the fact that they use none but the finest Plantation Coffee and the best Chicory in their Ceffee Mixtures. Coffee Roasted and Ground, and Pepper Ground for the trade at very moderate charges. ANTED KNOWN, I have opened 25 dozen of American Felt Hats, the nicest thing ever introduced into this market.— Samuel Coombes, City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen street, Auckland; and Devon-street, Taranaki.. ANTED Known, that C. Brookes is prepared to supply all kinds of Colonial Boots and Shoes cheaper and better than any other house in town. A Bplendid lot of Ladies and Children's English Goods at reduced prices. Call at once.—C. Brookes, Blue Boot, opposite- J. and J. Dickey's and City Hall. W ANTED to Sell, 50 Dozen Josephine Kid Gloves, 2s 6d per pair. Large Stock Two-button Gloves, 2s, 2s 6d, 3a. Also a Lot of New Hats, Bonnets, Flowers, and Ribbons; latest fashion. The Largest Stock of Gloves in Auckland,—W. EYRE, Enniskillen House, Victoria-street. | " ' YT/" ANTED K|.« OW V. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. MONEY ADVANCED in SUM • of /32 to 850 on personal security, -re-payable by weekly nstalments, at I/. H. NEUMICGEN, Auokland; Loan Office, 185, Queen-street opposite Savings Bank. ANTED to Sell, a first-class new : Waggonette; also a good second-hand Dog-cart, light aad heavy Spring Carts ; also a new harvest Waggon. —A. Mackie, Royal Standard Carriage and Spring Factory, Durham street, Auckland. ANTED KNOWN, tnai;jL>. GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kinds of .Tim ber and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doora, Mouldings, Broad Timber,' House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Custom-house-street. BOTTLES 1 BOTTLES! BOTTLES Is. 6d. for any quantity of Beer Bottles. EHRENFRIED BROS., ' " - ' Queen-street. f* RAZING.—62 acres, Mount Albert. v3T Horses, 2s 6d; Cows, 2s.—Hy. Lees.; TVT EWMARK E T HIGHWAY 431. DISTRXCT. _ i .Wanted Tenders for removing threerCtesspits, and re-laying* Pipes, Newmarket-street; • Plans and -specifications to be seen at the Secretary's Office/ Newmarket. Tenders to be in by i p.m. on SATURDAST next. Lowest pv any; tender not necessarily ■accepted. ". - ■ ■■" • :•- j F. G. CLAYTON, - • ; Chairman. LESSONS in Wax .Fruit and Flowers, Leather, Cone. Bead, and Velvet Work. The Pianoforte taught.—Mrs. and Miss Gilling bam, Russell-street, Ponsonby, opposite All Saints' Church,



I n:n jGazette in Bankruptcy. T N B; A N X R UP T C Y. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEA LAND. NORTHERN DISTRICT. In the matter of:" The Debtors and Creditors -: v fin-! Act, 1876," and "The Debtors and Credi tors Act Amendment Act, 1878," and of , _the. Bankruptcy;of George Black, of ~.,,, Auckland, fin ,the Provincial District of ! 6 Auckland, Boot and Shoe Manufacturer. • xt. fctereby notified that, at a First Meet £i g i *ne^ Creditors of ,the said George Black, _ held this day, in the Supreme Sn^ Buildings, at the: hour of eleven of the clock in the forenoon. Thomas Macffarlane, Esquire, of Auckland, Certificated Accountant in Bankruptcy, was elected Creditors' Trustee nL«£ c proseri? ..o£ the abovenamed George ¥<£ C\'* and Q*} t the mi - Thomas Macffar lane has signified, to me, in writing, hip accep tance of the said trusteeship. ' jgDated. at Auckland, this 4th day of December, [,; EDWARD S. WILLCOCKS, - Johx M. Aiodcahdbb. Registrar. Bank Buildings, ~ Wyndham-street, Auckland, i . ,-,-.. Debtor's Solicitor.., ■ ..,,••■ i To ijet., , TO Nurserymen and Market Gardeners. To Let, Ten Acres of the best Land in the District, with house, stable, &c.; three miles from town.—Apply to W. Spragg and Co., Queen-street. j O LET, a comfortable 8-roomed House in Seafield View.—Apply to Mr Peacock, opposite the Post-ofßce. TO BE LET or SOLD, on easy terms, a convenient 5-room House.off Upper Queen street.—Apply to H.G. Payne. Jeweller, Wel lesley-street. ; , TO Let, a 5-roorned House in Karanga hape Road; rent Bs. per week.—T. Ussher, Hoaee and Land Agent, Queen-Btreet. i TO BE LET, with early possession, that comfortable ten-roomed slated Dwelling house in Beresford-street, now occupied by Mr. Edward Bartley, architect. Gas and water laid on.—John Buchanan, Shortland-street, TO LET, the Shop and Dwelling-house in Wellesley-street, at present occupied by Mr, A. Goldwater.—Apply to John Buchanan, Custom-house-street. ....-., ! ■ rilO LET, a House of six rooms, with a JL well stocked fruit : garden, six miles from Auckland. 'Bus passes four times daily,—Apply John Buchanan, Custom-house-street, •" TO LET, a Five-roomed Cottage on the New. North. Road, with half-acre! of grass land.;..rent, moderate Tto a. good tenant.—For address apply at this ofHce. - ■ - rflO LET, a:Bedroom, with use of kitchen. _1_ —Mrs Marlin, Wellesley-street. ■ , O LET,' a large Shop, with.Dwelling house, corner of Well'esley. ;and Lorne streets.—Apply on the. premises tp W: Crowther. T Tenders. ; m O:;.- B U i" L D: E; R S. Tenders will-be received by the undersigned until noon of FRIDAY, the 6tnODecember, for Repairs to the City Mission House, Durham street West. „. -~ - ~' ' Tlans, &c, at my offlce, Queen-street.' ■ ::■: . Tfli P. HERAPATH, ;c I .-'.■:.■..-..:'. ;:;_'* Architect. •:y- -— ■'■~■'■'-'. Meetings. '■"KTr ■' O ■■ ■ W'U-f-iT C E. A Special General Meeting cf the Auckland Shipwright's Protection Society will be held :in the Working Men's Club Rooms on MONDAY, December 9, at 7.30 o'clock. All members are particularly requested to attend, as business of impertance.will be brought forward. R. MELVILLE, :~ " , . . Sec, pro, tern. TpNNISKILLEN LOYAL ORANGE 111 LODGE. No. 3. The regular Monthly Meeting will be held, in the Lodge-room, on FRIDAY, the 6th instant, at 7.30 p.m. : . ! ■; By order of the W.M.^ RINCE OF WALES . LODGE, No. 1338, B.C. Ehe Regular Monthly Meeting of the above Lodge will be held TO-MORRO W" (Thursday), at 7.30 p.m., at the Large Room, Masonic Hotel, Princes-street. Visitors are invited. By order of the W.M. DISTRICT GRAND LODGE OF . AUCKLAND, EC. The Regular Quarterly Communication of this Lodge will beheld in the Lodge-room. ;New Zealand Insurance ■ Buildings; Queen-street, THIS (Wednesday) EVENING, at 7.30 o'clock. Master Masons may and are invited to attend. By command. : ■ . . HENKST G. WADE, '' D.G. Secretary. THE SETTLER'S GUIDE. PRICE, IS. 6d. &;■:. BY J. C. SHARLAND, AUCKLAND.. This Book teaches how to preserve HEALTH and prevent DISE A SE. It teaches sickly people how to become STRONG. It teaches how and what to EAT, ,to DRINK, and to AVOID; how to live and" to become healthy, happy, and to live arid enjoy a long LIFE. It treats on DIGESTION, Food, and Drink, Clothing, and Bathing; the treatment of Common Ailments and n Cases of Emergency, arid where no other help is at hand. \ j A Life may thus.be Saved. :: Sold by all Booksellers, and SHARLAND AND CO., opposite the Post-office. THE NEW ZEALAND- LAND AND LOAN COMPANY (LIMITED)^ ~g ■: The Share List for New Zealand will be closed on 7th December, 1878. -~ ■ ! ■ ■ r Prospectuses and Forms of Application for Shares may be had at the.Branches of the Bank of Australasia,.: or from the Secretary, at the offices of the Company, where the Memorandum and Articles of Association may be seen. By order. — W. SIEV WRIGHT, Secretary. Lloyd's Rooms, Wellington, ' -' 20th November, 1878, ; fy n ,s j.-fA.:■•.-.: L> c Ex Late Arrivals from London OU ETQ PACKAGES Wines, Spirits, Bottled wOUO Beer, Groceries, Musical Instru ments. Picture Frame Mouldings, Fancy Soap, Seltzogehes, Pianos, Furniture, and Sundries. EDWARD LEWIS. Custom House-St. POINT RUSSELL HOTEL. MERCER. DANIEL ARKELL begs to Inform the travelling public that he has made great "im provements to the above well-known Hotel, and in addition to other excellent accommodation, there is now added" a Railway Refreshment Room avthst Station, for the special conven iehce of travellers by every train. The Best of Wines and Spirits. Hancock'sparkting Ale. ; DA N C ING TA U fe; HT. Carlton Academy. Two Vacancies for Gentlemen in the Friday Evening Class. ": :j :v; . . ; r Terms, £1 Is, quarterly. CHARLES B. ANDREW, ■ ■ -. Hohson-street. BOARD and Residence, clean and com fortable, forgone or two gentlemen of quiet habits, in a house pleasantly situated, off Upper Symonds-street;'terms, 25s per .week.—Enquire at Robertson's Grocery Store," Upper Symonds street. ': '■" * FOUND, a Dingy, with no name, this morning, off Flat Island, painted: white with a black stripe.—lf not claimed before Mon day next, will be sold to ■ defray espenses.— Apply to Joe Cope, Official Bay. : ■ : ■■ LOST, -/on Wednesday,, in Parnell, or -■"between ParneJl and Queen-street,jby the Beach-Road, a'Plated Carriage Lamp Socket.— The finder .will be rewarded on bringing it to 42, Queen-street;' * "-■'■ • j .'■■■■<■ - Y'OUNGt'Men's, Christian Association, i corner 6t -Welleiley' and Albert-street.— Usual Week Night Meeting This (Thursday) Evening,77.3o.. All-are invited.- Strangers wel ■corned.- >^ - '->.--■ ,- < ■ -tf<-3 ;-' ----t. j ... ■Ty O T ICE-' OF RE M OVAL, DR. HAINES j - Haß REMOVED from ' Parnell to the 1 Alter Road—house recently> occupied by Owen tfones Esq., next to Presbyterian Church. F- • r n ;• 3rd December, 1878. nVTOTICE.—I will not be responsible fo: X^l and Debts whatever contracted withou i my written authority.—Thomas Fenton, Uublir street, Newton



/f:' |/ For Sale. t p. 0 R PR I V ATE SAL E." VALUABLE FBEEHOLD PROPERTIES AT „;„► PONSONBY, On account of the Owner leaving the Colony. An Eight-roomed House, recently built, with i large allotment ii x 227, fronting England and J >Ji. ng ußtr^3^3' commanding a magnificent view of the harbour, city, and suburbs, well planted Si™ °. riu "nental and choice fruit trees, out a Jfi-S 111?' &?& never-failing well of water. r-nrn«r^/"W c°tt8 Se. with a large allotment. Apply to n. CAMPBELL, ~ " Queen-street. \ NCHORS For Sale, 141bs. to 421bs. ±^L-^ t .trT Se ' 3(L fc?, 5d »er lb- according to weight-James McEwen, Custom House-street JQiQiSu* 'O DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS AND OTHER RETAIL TRADESMEN. FOR SALE, A First-bate Leasehold Shop in New- Plymouth. ofF? nnnw' tbe., Ll£% E th » years to run) =£ i^o^?? and SHOP in New Plymouth, Richmona Solicitor, New Plymouth: a&^&eSgy^SS^ JT OR f SALE, a small first-class old L estS ed Ret, ail Cash Business in Queen to PrS^T: *?w sent5 ent- stock at ™lua o «■'• V°P ri6tor leaving for England.—For full Queen?S4t? Ply t0 J" M" &Hd l Mowbrayf g "VMI Handsome Mottled Kauri Chests -|pOR SALE, a Grey Horse, black points: a-mile river frontage; situated in a ceSn ff of the settlement, within one mile by a eood road from school, church, and Telegraph ottfce about 70 acres in grass, divided into four pad docks; large DwelTing-houee (nearly new) ?on t£2L 8 Tm^ Jarge hali' wardrobe and slullery There are also a good barn, store, dairy and other outbuildings. This property is suitable for a farmer or a medical man wishing to acquirl a good homestead, combined with thepractici °*hls f ?E ofe?, B- lo. n-. There is no doctor in this or any of the adj oming settlements. The owner is F oper^' hence h5 soli reason tor wishing to dispose of this. Furrtinr particulars, on application to H. B. Morton Custom-house-street, Auckland. Norton, *24£1 4C^ W Ot BUSki at Ornawharo £vSOO -HOUaW of 7 rooms, with wood: fSxYJr * use> fowl-h ™se, &c.; also, large allotment, with a frontage to two streets. Terms easy. Twenty-five minutes from Poat office.-S. Vaile, House, Land, and Estate Agent, Shortland-street. ESOR SALE, a Corner Allotment, a .- ,\ flrs£" class Business Stand, in a fast risine district,, heatthy position, with a magnificent view, together with the good Dwelling-house and Shop, stable, and other out-buUdings erected ihereon._A • first-rate opening for a Butcher or Baker.—R.-Arthur, Auctioneer. •fi^tf I °ASH.—lmproved 10 acre Farm in a 'sP^V- go?.d n Aisti ict- with Dwelling-house, &c. Price, SIOO.-S. Vaile, Land and House ag_nt, Shortland-street. nest to the Post-office £r,& Pf R ACRE.—Capital Farm 0T169 acres, cwa. 50 acres grass, 5 acres orchard and gar den, rich almvial soil, good house of 5 rooms, stable cowshed cartshed, dairy, &c, South of Auckland. 2* miles frpm a railway station.-S Vaile, House andLandAgent, Shortland-atreet J^EVONPORT, NORTH SHORE. For Immediate Sale, to close accounts—Good Volcanic Building Lots, from £20 and £25 each; if purchased at once, one-third cash; balance at eight per cent, for three^years. Farm Section of 32 acres, and a new Cottage ( and Stable, within 1J miles of Victoria Wharf; , cheap and.terms easy.—Oliver Mays, Post-office , Store. JS4-50 ~T? M,ar^ et Gardeners-14 acres 3r i *** Onebunga, fenced in the paddocks and in grass.-S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. " XJ4.AA -HOUSE of S rooms, larie mrcellar S^SrX l table> co.™ hed, hay-loft, Winery , and orchard. 2 acres rich volcanic land, all in ggg|l^feleel a"c' H°nSe aDd , Jg2 SsV P? o ? ACRE.-Partly Improved FARM . 0~~ o f 130 acre g ( i arge orchard, firewood, water frontage, &c, good Cottage, 15 miles from Auckland by first-class road.-S. Vaile, House and Land Agent. Shortlaiic-gtreet. '■S^O CASH, balance at 8 per cftnt.—lo4 acres a^i x°* ?ood i^d, 31 miles South of Auckland. Pnce. £2 108 per acre.—S. Vaile Land Agent, Shortland.-stregt. ' »O 1 A to £lQ0? LENT, on Building Society a>t.,/JL \y. pnnciples,,or on other terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. :rp O b ■■ v i l d er s. Tenders will be received up to noon on TUES ■ DAY, the 10th instant, for Alterations to Pre mises in Queen-street. i j EDWARD MAHONEY & SON, . ■ •: Architects. jP ARTN ER S HIP NOTICE ■ Notice^is hereby given that Arthur Heather retires from the'firm of " Owen & Graham," as from the 31st December, 1878. ■ All .Debtis will be received and paid by the remaining Partners, George Burgoyne Owbn and Walter Knott Graham, who will carry on the business as heretofore. Auckland, 28th November, 1£78». ' "' (Signed) G.B.OWEN. . _ . " (Signed) W^. K. GRAHAM. (Signed) ART. HEATHER. Witness to signatures: (Signed) T. Mackt, ■;■ ■; / - Clerk to Messrs. Owen & Graham. ]«"EW MUSIC! NEW MUSIC Just Recsived fkom England, The following NEW POPULAR SONGS •— '"Till Then" (Pinsuiti) • "y™**o • "In Shadbwiand" (Pinsuiti) " The Broken Rose" (Levey) "MyStar"(Woolf> . " The Blind Man's Guide" (Gray) ." The TwiUght Hour" (Wrighton) Also, " Thy Face" (Marriott) "Sweethearts" (Sullivan) " The Dream" (Haydn) Received, per 'Rotorua': ' "My Mother's Gentle Voice" " On the Bright Shores of Gold" "Sweet By-and-Bye" I As sung by Beaumont Reed (Kelly and Leon's i Minstrels). Also, A Large Selection of SONGS, DUETS, GLEES •&c, &c, &c. ON SALE at W. H. REED'S ■ (LATE TURRELt), MUSIC ESTABLISHMENT, QUEEN-STREET. rsl CROSS, Fencer, Cheshire-street, JL ® Pavnell. ' ' TO-MORROW. : ROSEWOOD COTTAGE PIANO, ; Iron Bedsteads and Bedding, \ LARGE BATH, TABLES, COUCHES, "; Chairs, Woed Bedsteads, Mattresses, BOOKS, GENERAL HO USEHOLD , . .' FURNITURE,. : . ■ 3; cases Dress Improvers 3 cases Hair Pads ~! , . " ! 1 case Biitclie.rs' Knives"."' > 1 case Eaucy Goods :.; ,' ; Large" Wood Tank, Empty Cases ! - 0 !i Large Boatand Sails (no reserve). riIHE subscribers -will hold their usual t ■ -nvta Tll^ y ?al^" a* ,the Marfc ' Fort-street, on '» Fndayij6th instant, at 11 o'clock, of c -HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, - :: -■ ■■ "&c, &c, &c. •■? f. SAMUEL COCHUANE & SON, Auctioneers.