TELEGRAMS.

ALEX VNDRA, this day,

There is no end of indignation and disap pointment here with regard to tho non arrival of last night's mails, all being on the qni vive for news Irom Te Aroha. The mails, it appears, have all been loft at Hamilton.

HAMILTON, this day.

At a private match on tlic Ohanpo Racecourse to-day, between McKinnon's Gilderoy and Lung's Harold for £100 a-sidn, Gildcroy went away with the lead and maintained it all through, winning by over a length easily. Tho distance wr.s 2 miles,

IPEB UNITED PKESS ASSOCIATION.]

NELSON, this day THE VACANT SEAT.

A requisition is in course of signature asking Mr Arthur Collins to becomo a can didate for the suburbs. Mr A. Hirley, of Stoke, states that ho will bo a candidate also.

CHKI3TCHURCII, this day IMPORTANT PLUMBAGO DIS-

CO VEUY

A valuable seam of Amorrphua Plum bago (or black lead) has been discovered near the White Cliffs.

THE RAILWAY TARIFF.

Tho Corn Exchange Committee yesterday paaaed a resolution asking tho co-operation of the farming community to bring strongly before the Government thecxrrcme dissatis iaction caused by the present railway latest.

EARTHQUAKE. A slight earthquake was felt ot Lyttolton yesterday.

TIMARU, this day.

THE JUVENILE THIEF.

The boy of ten years, who was sent to the hospital for medicine, but took the op portunity to carry oil" tho watch and other jewellery belonging to the surgeon's children, was sentenced to-day to threo hours imprisonment and a caning. A JfARMEU DROWNED.

A fanner named Radon went out for a drive yesterday, but did not return homo, hia body was found ou the bank of tho Opahi this morning. Death Is supposed to have been tho result of an accident.

DuNEDIN, this day,

THE MOSGIEL FACTORY.

The Mosgiel Woollen Factory has declared adividnnd of 10 percent., and carried for ward £SCOO.

ASSAULT BY A MERCHANT.

At the City Court, Gilbert Matheson, was fined £6 for breaking the noso of Solomon Debeer. He was ordered to enter it to his own recognisances to keep the peace for throe months. The parties are leading china merchants. The assault arose out of an alleged slanderous statement circulated by Daßecr. JUVENILE HORSE-STEALERS.

At the City Court T. Bates, aged 12, and Robert Hobson, aged 13, were charged with horse-stealing. They took an animal from South Duncdin to Greymouth, where they offered it tor sale for £2. The magistrate committed them to tho Induatrial-school for three and two years respectively. The Cromwoll Company crushed 243 ounces gold from 405 tons.

THE MOUNT EDEN FIRE.

AN inquiry was held yesterday afternoon at tho Eden A 7ino Hotel, beforo Dr Philson, coroner, and a jury, into tho probable cause of the fire atj.Water-street, Mount Eden, which occurred on the 15th iost, aud completely destroyed a seven-roomed house, the property of Mr Wm. K. Edwards. Mr James Reid, grocer, was chosen foreman.

Tho inquiry was made at the request_ of Mr R. H. Stevcuson, manager of the Union Fire Insurance Company, on behalf of tho United Insurance Association. The house was insured iv the office of the New Zealand Company. Mr E. Hesketu represented the associated companies, and Mr James Russell appeared for the young man Owen, who was sleeping in the house at the time of the fire. Mr Edw«rd Cooper watched the case for the owner, and Mr Pardy represented the police. Edward James Owen was first examined. He lodged with Mr Edwards for eighteen months. On Sunday the 14th instant he dined with Mr and Mra Edwards, and took tea with them in tho afternoon; •went to St. Sepulchre's Church in the evening ; reached the house in Water-street between 9 and 10; slept there at night during the time the house was vacated ; had a furnished bed-room. The plan shown was correct. A ll the other rooms, including the kitchen, were empty; lit a small bit of candle, and, after reading a while, lighted a fire. The candle burnt out in about half an hoar. He was then lying on the bed above the clothes ; iit the fire in the kitchen lire-place, on the top of the colonial oven. The fire was made of light wood and one or two pieces ot hard wood. He reclined on the bed and read by tho light from the fire, coming through a glass-door between his room and the kitchen. There was not a particularly large fire, to enable him to road, for it was only about eight feet from tho fire-place to the bed. Continued reading 20 minutes or half-an-hour, aud the then firo died out a little. He •went under the house for more wood. He was the only person in the house. Read for nearly an hour and fell asleep. Was awakened a little beforo midnight by umoke and ,a crackling nohe. On ope^u; tho glass door he saw that the kitchen, tlri floor, and partition wall were on .fire. Bo got a blanket and sheet, and opened the window, and threw them out, and then got out himself, ran to Mr Skeleton on the opposite side of the streetj and alarmed him, and then aroused Mr Larder, who lived about 50 feet from the place. He got a bucket in front of the door, and getting water from the pump, assisted Mr Larder to save his place. Mrs Larder and Mrs Skeleton were first on tho spot. He got on the roof of Mr Larder's home, and threw water on it, as it was brought to him. No effort wan made to save the burning house. It was a calm night, and the ilames rose perpendicularly. The only thing saved out <j£ the [burning house was a blanket and sheet. He (lost his box and clothes. The only way he could account for the fire was by some of the wood falling oil the fire place, land igniting either the floor close to the partition, or the partition itself. There was no fender, but a brick |heartn. Mr Edwards never cautioned him against making fires there. He was too busy assisting Mr Larder to give notice of the lire at Mr Edwards', and did not Jsee him at it. A woman named Mrs Dorrison,|he learned, had awakened him and told him of it. He had no interest in tVe property, and was not related to Mr Edwards. He gave on account of this to Sergeant Clarke simi lar to what he had given the jury, except with reference to his going down for the pup. What he stated was true and cor- Crsss-examined by Messrs Hesketh, Rus sell, and E. Cooper. Mrs Annie Edwards, the next witness, was unable to give ovidence owing to sud den indisposition. Wm. Edwards deposed that he was a gar dener residing in Burleigh-street. (tlis evidence was not of an important character.) He knew nothing of the origin of the fire. The house had been on fire three or four times, so he had been told by his mother and children, through fire tailing off the colonial oven in the kitchen. Kept no fender because he did not think it danger ous Richard Owen had his permission to li^ht a fire in the building if he wanted one, believing him to be a careful man. He knew he hid the habit of reading in bed. The house was insured in the New Zealand Oilice for £250. Had been insured for 10 or 11 years, but in no other office. At this stage of the enquiry it was resolved to take an adjournment, as Mr Reid, the foreman, being an Insurance a°cnt, was not qualified to sit on the jury, and consequently his presence in thot capa city would invalidate all the proceedings. Mr Pardy said he was not aware that Mr Keid was an Insurance agent. The enquiry was then adjourned until Monday next at two o'clock at the same place. ~.

It la a long while alncotna public of Auck iand have had a bankrupt stock offered thorn bnt the disappearance of J. B. Robinson and the Belzuro of his stock by the creditors has thrown th* stock of the Auckland Clothing Company on themsrkat. The trade wore Invited to tender for It, and Messrs Garlick and Cranwell pur chased it at a large discount off the original cost. They have removed it to their City Han A roide premises, and as their warehouse is hardly large enough for their ordinary trade, they will sell this bankrupt stook at a small advance on what they purchased it for, to effect an Immediate clearance. They having paid cash down for it, are naturally anxious to rcooup the extra capital thus involved with all de3natch, and offer it at far less than its valne to effeot a apeady clearance. Ladies and gentlemen are invited to shop early in the day, as the assistants are so fully occupied attending to customers in tho afternoon. Tho (roods arc all removed to the City Hall Arcade, and are being so!d by Garllck and Cra,nwell, Drapery Clothiers and House Furnishers, Quesn-stroet.

LORD BRACKENBURY: A NOVEL.

r,\' AMELIA B. EDWARDS,

Author of " Barba a's History" " Dcbm

kn/i's Vino," C-r

CHAPTER XV.

LANCELOT YIELDS TO THE FORCE OF CIR.

CUMSTA.NCK.S

Mn MAItnAIiLES was a bright, chatty little old man, with a cheerful voice, n pleasant smile, and scant crisp white hair brushed up in a curly ridge along the top of his head, like a cock's omb. Kitting at the foot of tho dinner-table that evening, so plump, so rosy, so trim, iv tightly-buttoned frock coat, high velvet collar, aud ample shirt-frill, ho looked like a dapper old cherub. Mr Marrables, however, was nota cherub. lie was tho Bracken bury s' family lawyer, and tho last surviving partner of that old linn which had carried their cause through tho famous law suit.

" Dulncas," he was saying, " in ajrelativo term, For myself being neither painter nor sportsman, I should probably dio of ' ennui.' Hut then, you sea, 1 am a lawyer; and the lawyers are nothing if not grcgaiious. We should break oru hearts iv Utopia. (You know why Lord Chief Justice Parncll said the lawyers might as well bo rogues iv this world '! —because they wouldn't care to go to a heaven where there was neither marrying nor dying, and conse quently neither disputed wills nor breaches of-proraiae, Profane, eh? But Pnrncll's jokes wero.ns profane us a parson's lie had a tiocratic way of questioning witoossos ou points of law when he was at the liar- • what ho called extracting pure equity from their inuor consciousness. He got queer answers sometimes. ' Why 13 bigamy un lawful?' he once asked a rustic at Singleton Assizes. ' Wull, master, replied Chaw bacon, ' because, nccordiu' to the Scriptures, a man cannot acrvo two masters !' But your were talking about the cielights and dull nesses of a country lite. You sue what these moors are—positively alive with game at this season. The hunting, however, is notcon venient. Tho hounds never meet nearer than Danobridgc or Newton Bottom, both twelve or fourteen miles distant. ; and you oau't send your horses in advanco, because there is nowhere to put them up, No—l don't hunt now. One is too old for that sort of thing at seventy - live. Not look it, eh? Well perhaps uot. Lucky for us that we dou't score a furrow for every year, like some of tho cactuses xt Kew 1 By tho way, Mr Cochrane, if you are anything of a botanist or nrchrcologitt, you will liud plenty to interest you here besides partridges and pheasants. These moors abound iv rare varieties of terns and mossf s; aud [us for pro-historic antiquities, dolmens, and so on, they are as plentiful us blackberries. You have not vet seen the Bride Stones or the Witches' Hound ? Why, they are the lions of Brackenbury ! The Witches' Mound is a flue circle of fifteen monoliths, eleven of which are still upright—supposed to be fifteen young witches whom Joseph of Arimathoa caught dancing by moonlight; and he very unkindly turned them into stoves. There is one night in the year—St. John's Eve, I think—wheu at the stroke of midnight, they become •witches again aud dance for au hour. Fact, I assure you. All our country folk swear to it; and what every one says must be true. What is this ? —pori ? Not the yellow seal, Church?" " The yellow seal, MrMarrables," replied Mr Brackenbury's butler; a stately person age who had been iv the family for nearly half a century. "Wo never gives you any other, sir."

'"Pon my life, I am ashamed—positively ashamed 1 'Gad! this is something like port! There's not such another glass of wine in the country. Your grandfather bought it, with old Slocombe's whole cellar at my suggestion, Mr Brackenbury—six dozen dozen in all, and every bottle of thu choicest ! Ho used 10 tell me I nev-:r did him a better turn. Kcgular old-fashioned three-bottle man, that Slocombe ! kept this particular port for his own drinking. JN'cver gave it to his guests, if he could help it. I used to ask for It, out of malice—pure malice ! He couldn't refuse, yon know ; but grudged every drop. Drank himself across the Styx, poor devil! Crosby warned him of it—tried to cut him down to one bottle a day ; but t'wa» of no use. ' I don't ask you to drop it altogether, Air Slocombe,' says Crosby; but you must leave off drinking it in a great measure.' Slocombe promised. Crosby, however, timed hi* next visit after dinner, ana found the patient well iuto his third bottle. ' I've not broken my word, doctor,' says Slocombe ; ' I promised I would leave oil' drinking it in a great measure ;' —and, by Joto ! sir, ho was tippling it in liqueur glasses I—What! both you young inea stickingl to tho claret jug? Fie I 'Claret for boys,' you know, ' port for men ; brandy for heroe«.' 'Pou my life, now, it spoils mv pleasure not to pass thu bottle."

"I fear you mnst vanquish it alone this time, Mr Marrables," said Lancelot Brackenbury. " The gods forbid ! No, my dear friend I must keep my head cool—for, to tell you the truth, 1 am not here to-night for the sole pleasure of diving with you ' All .impro vista'. lam going to beg for ten minutes' chat by aud by ou some little matters of business."

Old Court was but a bachelor's den after all, and boasted of no third room ; so, when they had taken their codec, host aud guests; adjourned to the studio. " I will leave you now to your business talk," said Cochrane, when he had chatted for a minute or two, and twisted up his cigarftte. You v ill find me iv the dining room when you want me." But this was what Lancelot Brackenbury would by no means allow. "My business transactions arc simple enough," he said. "We have no secrets to discuss. I am but a steward, you know— isn't it so, Marrables ?" The little lawyer coughed doubtfully. " I have nothing to say that Mr Cochrano is not welcome to hear," he re plied. I " But I am 'de trop," ' .urged ho of the Wax and Wafer Department. " Not a bit of it, sir—not a bit of it. Mr Brackehbury says truly ; we have no secrets."

So Mr Cochrano stayed, retreating to a far corner with a book and a reading lamp ; while the man of law brought out his papers, dropped his cheery, chirruping manner, and settled down to business. " First of all, there is that question.of the right ol way through Crawford Spinney MypaTtnerand I have gone into it from eveiy point of view, with no better result. In the absence of any assertion of .manorial right on your part, we are powerless to stop the traffic."

" It's a horrible nuisance," said Mr Brackenbury. "It's not only a nuisance, but an ag gravated form of trespass. It opens a short cut to your preserves on that side, and offers a direct temptation to tramps. Then the worst of it is, the longer it goe3 on, the more it assumes the appearance of an fistablished right—the more difficult, there fore, will it be to put a jstop to it by and by." "But can you do nothing to prevent it ? " Nothing whatever. And now—let me see—ah ! yes—now about those leases — Lawrence's and Bell's. Lawrence's as you know, expired about nine months ago, an? Bell's has run out close upon two years. Bell came to me again yesterday, and was very urgent about it." You havo explained the difficulty to them, of course V ■ "Yes; that is to say, I havo told them what you feel and think upon the subject; but they do not appreciate your scruples." " They are a pair of ignorant asses, said Mr Brackenbury emphatically. " No, no, my dear friend; they arc both very worthy, respectable men—men whose forbears have leased their holdings from your predecessors for generations, and who object—reasonably enough—to beingplaced in the position of yearly tenants. Look at Bell, for instance—a really superior class of farmer ; willing Jto pnt money into the land, but hold back by the uncertainty of his present position. Told me that he pur posed going largely into guano and patent manures, if only his lease were renewed in proper form. Meanwhile |the laud suffers as well as tho farmer." ■

" Heavens and earth? does the man take us for thieves ?" exclaimed Mr Bracken bury. " lie ought to know that he ia as safe a; if he had bis lease signed, sealed, and in his own strorig box." The little lawyer smiled grimly. " You are dreadfully unpractical," he re plied. "You forget that a lease is pro perty, and that Bell has a family to provide for. Ke is as good a tenant as ever tilled the soil, and he deserves good treat ment." " Good treatment! Who dreams of treat ing him ill ? Does ho think he is to be trapped into pinking his money, only to find his rout raised immediately after 1 It s a downright insult." " Nothing ot tho kind. Bell is right, and Mr Brackenbury is wrong. [Suppose, now, you were to die suddenly. This property would go to the Scotch branch; and your successor, if lam not mistaken, is just the man to grasp at any opportunity of raising his rents." 1 "Thank you, Mar rabies, said Mr Brackenbury. '' It's a pleasing suggestion; but I'm not going to die just yefe"

" God forbid I I only put the case to show you that these meuaro uot—excuse me! — are not bei.igfairly dealt by." " Confound it all! How can I .help it 1 What can I do ?"

" Nothing -except one thing." "Which! will 'not' do—as you well know."

Mr Marrables shrugged his shoulders. " I thought it was understood that I en tirely rejected that ultimatum," continued Mr Brackcubury, with some heat of manner. " I did not suppose you would roturu to it."

"I am compelled to.return to it," said the lawyer. " As for Bell, and Lawrence, aud the rest of tho:n, they must wait—as Inm waiting. Aud if they won't wait, they may go to the devil, leases and all!"' Mr Marrables stroked his chiu contem platively. " And the property, ho added. " Dou't forgot that. The proporty goes to the devil likewise, you know." Mr Brackenbury muttered something about " Letting it go, aud welcome 1"— thrust his hands into his pockets, aud glared at the lire. "Lancelot Braekenbury," soidj Mr Marrables, with much suavity, "you are the moat obstinate and the moat unreason able young man I ever had tho pleasure of knowing. Nevertheless, I have a last word to say—about the lcgncici." Au impatient movement on tho part of his client.

"It ha 3 probably not occurred to you, that, by not proving your brother's will, you tiro year by year keening a .number of persons out of their just dues." Mr I!rackenbury made no reply. " It may be argued that ho long as they know nothiug about it, they aro not aggrieved ; but is it fair to keep them in ignorance ? How can you tell Hint some ot tho older and poorer legatees may not dio buforo coining into possession of their money '!"

" 1 liavo thought of that," said tho young man in n low voice. ''Ihavo taken care that none of the really poor shall lose by the delay. Joe Howoll, tho two Dodds, old Lois Bailey, and lots of others, have had their lives and tons anil twenties just the same." " Tho deuce they have vhat grounds ? As a gift from yourself ?" " Well, yoa—partly, I said I knew what Cuthbert wished.

"Humph 1 I suppose you know you'll bo liable to pay it all over again, when you prove the will!" " I thought it likely. But what does it matter » —a few hundreds more or less !"

Mr Marrable shook his head, and tried to look ns if ho disapproved. " Very foolish 1" ho said. " Very foolish, and one-sided, and altogether out of rule ? Beaidcs, how can you tell that some of tho larger legatees may not want their money quite as much as the Dodds and the Baileys?-Miss Winifred Savage, for instance. Slip ought to bo paid." "It I know anything of Mis 3 Savage's character aud disposition," said Mr Brackenbury, warmly, "She is tho lust who would dosire to profit by my poor brother's will 1"

Athletic Club Sports.

TUB Amateur Athletic Club's eighth gather ing took place this afternoon uudcr exceptionally uutoward circuiiutaucts. This result was due to no lack of energy on tho part of the officers of the Club, to no diminution of interest on tho part of the public nor to any want of promise in the programme, but simply to the unsettled and rather threatening state of tho weather. Hitherto the Club has been very fortunate iv its solectiou of days for the various race meetings, but ou this occasion tlieir luck has changed, and tilt* immediate ell'cct is a very meacrc attendance of spectator?, those who huvo braved the elements beiug nearly all the sterner sex. A few specula tive individuals With an eye to business liavo hud various means of recreation placed on the ground, and tlieir elongated countenances indicated how cgregeously they have been disappointed in the strength of the assemblage. One or two refreshment stalU havo also been erected. Despite the discouragements which they have encoun tered, tlio Committee resolved upon tho iudepcudaut course of carrying out tho sports at all hazards, and accordingly the bell was mug at 11.15 a.m. for the competitors in the first match to strip. A few gleams of sunshine irradiate the ecene at intervals, raising somo slight hopes ot a liuc afternoon, but the chances arc decidedly against inch a consummation. The verandah of tho new pavilion affords shelter from any pausing showers, and also gives the visitor alive view of tho whole course. The Artillery Band is present, aud will dis course appropriate selections of music while the proceedings are going ou. The gathering or "athletic carnival," a3 it is termed, is under the direction of the follow ing gentlemen :— President :J. E. Mc- Donald, Esq., R.M.; Vice-President, E. K. Tyler, Esq. ; Committee : T, Henderson, jun., K. 11. Reid, J. Watson, W. 11. V. Bindon, A. 11. Cotter. J. Marshall, S. McGecbie, R, Biggs ; Call Steward, Mr J. Watson ; Starter and Handicapcer, Mr T. Henderson, jun. ; Judges : Messrs J. E. McDonald and B. K. Tyler ; Hon. Secre tary, Mr K. N. 11. Fordcr. We append the results of those matches which had trans pired up to the time of our goiug to press : 200 Yakds Champion Race. J. Spry 1 fi. Culpan 2 W. Sibbin 3 G. E. Ridings, C. E. White, R. H. Reid, aud 11. Cookc also rail. W. Sibbfn went to the front shortly after the start, with the others in a bunch close behind. Culpan speedily BuppUnted Sibbin, bat at theTialf distance, had himself to give place to Spry, who was'nevcr collared, lie was in capital form, and won rather easily. White dropped out. Time, arjout 23^608. 120 Yds. Hakdicap—(lst hkat.) H. Culpan, 6 yards 1 J. M. Sibbin, 4 yards 2 W. Sibbin, 3 yards 3 J. R. M. Stewart (Gi yard 3 ), G. E. Ridings (scratch), J. T. Ryan (7J yards) also ran. Rvan had the advantage of the start, but did not hold it long. Culpan made the pace too hot for him, and won as he liked. 120 Yards Handicap.

2nd Heat—J. Spry (scratch),l; J. Sims GJ j yards) 2 ; R. H. Reid, 6 yards, 3. White, 2 yards, T. Sibbiu 3 yards, Lewis 4 yards, Moginie 6 yds., Williams7yds., andMcCor mick, 7i yards, also ran. Sims led the way at the top of his speed for one third the distance, when Spry came away in slashing style, and won hands down. 120 Yds. Handicap—(Final Heat.) H. Culpan ... 1 R. H. Reid 2 J. M. Sibbin 3 Culpan went away with the lead, and although Jemmy Sibbin, by a determined effort managed to wrest it from him, ho was uuablo to keep it. Culpan improved his pace while Spry failed to secure a place although he ran gamely. This pace was very fast. There is now a good attendance of the public and the sun is shining cheerily. F. Roche (A.C. and G.S.), 27yds., also ran.

This was Ridings' race from start to finish. Ho ran away from the others and won with eas». Ho is in good condition, and has a very pretty style of running. Ho is certainly a promising youngster, and will make his mark yet as aped.

Half-mile Handicap, T. F. Lees, 36 yards 1 D. Waters, scratch 2 E. N. R. Forder, 36 yards ... 3 No one else started. The race was a vir tual gift to Lees, inasmuch as he won with nearly all his 36yds. tospare. Forder led for a yard, till the first round was completed when Loe3 easily outdlstauced him. Watson had gained nothing on the leader till the final turn for home was reached, when he made his supreme effort. It was futile, however, and Lees, therefore, was first, Forder being dispossessed from second. Lees will not receive such indulgence again in the way of handicapping. Public School Boys' 200 Yds Handi cap. G. Ridings (City East) scratch, 1 F. Waters (A.C. & G.S.) 3yds., 2 A. Culpan (City East), 3yds. 3

If you lose your breath, don't run to catch it; you can catch it sooner by standing still. Scene—Coffee-room of Hotel in Helens burgh. Brown (a "great swell," while waiting on a brother commercial to play billiards, is describing to a number of tourists how many brace of grouse he had taken down in one day, hinting, at tho same time, that he is just on his way homo from his shooting-box. Enter waiter— "Somebody wishing to see you, sir." Brown (expesliug his friend—" Haw ! just send him up, will you t" "All right, sir. 1' (Ushers in a baro-footed urchin.) Urchin —" Mr Brown, ma mither sent me to tell ye that yer no' to mm' tho three dizzen o' dolls she ordered, but to sen' insteed a dizzen ,o' jumpin' jacks an' twa dizzen o' cocks wi' whussuls in their tails." (Brown ' aints.)

A MORNING SKETCH.

jHe wanted his razor strop. He had just

lathered his chin iv the most exhaustive j manner, and was preparing to put a finer

edge on his razor. Now, tho razor strop I was always kept in the washstand-drawer, I the one nearest the wall, Ho fancied he ' always put it there himself ; certainly lie i had made a rule to do so. lie had already taken out the razor, and lie now put his hand mechanically into tiie drawer for the i strop. No strop was there ! Ilia hand only came In contact with air ot a peculiarly ex asperating thinness. " By Jove i" he thought to himself, as ho ! was opening the other drawer, " what a, singular quality of the female mind that is ! j jNot to bu able to distinguish between two drawers for two days consecutively. Yet I ! would wager anything Fanny would swear I had put the strop in here myself." He was groping discursively among what ap peared to be thu stock-in-trade of n small 'friseur,' .but nothing so palpable as a razor strop resisted his touch through the silky ilulliuess of the general contents. "Whew is the confounded thing?" he exclaimed, staring about the room vaguely, but like a man whose angry passions are very near the surface. " Why can't they leave my tilings alone, I .should like to know? Fauuy ! Fanny!' lie cnlleil over the banister, with more accent than was absolutely necessary, i " What the deuce have you douo with my razor strop 1" Tho serene voice ot conscious rectitude was heard in lluty tones re plying : j" In tho wnßliHtand drawer, love—tho ono | nearest tho wall." Now thoro was some thing in these lluty tones of Fanny's juat at that moment that suggested to her hus band n second trial of tho drawer. For when Fanny throw v certain timbre into her voice, lie usually found that aho hud tho maddening quality of Ijoiticj light in re gard to tho milvjoei unclor discussion. Hack ho strode into the room, with nn un comfortable btiducs.s about his chin as of dry soap, and pulled tho drawer out—nay, pulled both drawers out, and turned them upside down upon tho lloor. Positively no Btrop ! Jsy this time thcro was a grimncas in the man's demeanor visible to tho mciuiCHt capacity, and particularly noticeable in his walk, us ho strode a second time to tho head of the stairH.

" Fanny 1" he shouted iv loud impetuous accent!'. "I toll you again it isn't there ! What iv thunder do you mean by always meddling with my -having things V" The auswer was porhaps a trillu more staccato than before. " Your strop is in the drawer, my dear. I put it away my selt, yesterday morning, wlion I found that as usual you hud left everything on tho dressing-table." "Dra.verl" he is believed to hnvo mut tered at this point. " I'll drawer her 1" and he fairly jumped back into the room, and dashing'at the bureau he began throwing the contents of each drawer, one after the other, out upon the floor, with au awful impartiality thAt kuew no dia tiuctions. But after exhausting those receptacle*, audHhaking.and stamping upon each articlo they had contained, no razor strop presented its simple proportions to hin blazing sight "Fanny! ho yelled over the baiiisteis for tho third timo, in n voice of thunder that curdled tho blood in the veins of his little children ns they sat at their early porridge. "-"auny I" And thon his wife came up stairs nnd stood at the door while he danced upon the aceno of devastation, and brandished a curious woauon in his hand, after tho fashion of (a fearful Fijian, oi other un tamed denizen of wilds too gruesome to name.

"This is past believing 1" he observed. " This ia the kind of method and order you would expect in Bedlam. Look round this room, (vill you ? By Jove !it is too much. Look you, inadame, I'll dine at (he Club after this—and sleep and breakfast there, too 1 Then perhaps my razor strop, ha ! ha I will bo fort-Mining when I dare to treat myself to the luxury ot a shave 1 Ha 1 I'm a monster, of course to presume to want to shave ia my owu ihouse. I admit that, but tor mere curiosity's sake now, 1 should like to know where the strop is ! The coffee's done by this time, nnd the bacon sodden, so afowmoviients spentin cheerful conversation can't hurt the breakfast. Did Freddy take it for a hammer, or has Flossy dressed it for a doll ?

Pausing an instant for breath, Fanny took the opportunity of making a single remark.

"Are you speaking of tho razor strop in your hand," asked ehc softly, "or of some other one?" A peculiar tingling sensation seemed to creep along [his mm as ho heard these words, and ho appeared to shriuk to gether, and to measure several inches lets than usual in every direction. But as he vigorously resumed the operation of sharpen ing his razor, which he remembered now he had dropped while he applied_the lather, ho returned angrily. " Why the deuce didn't youlsay.obc foro f'

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, ROVKMBER 87.



Meetings. StA T?OYAL ALBKKT L.0.L., No. fiPm X\l 2.—Tho Members of the abovo /T*W LodKO will meet at tho Nowton Hall on 20ih. at 7.30 sharp. Busi ness :—Tbo Klevation of Rrethreo to the Sublime Dcg-co of Royal Arch Purple. Tho Brethren generally aro oordially invited to be prosont.— By ordor of tho W.M. A UCKLAND SAVINGS BANK. A Meeting ot the Trustee* will bo hold on WKDNKSDAY NEXT, tho Ist prox. at 3 o'clock P' m- RICHARD CAMERON. Manager. Auckland, Nov. 27,1880. _#£!&___ r101111" 1 EUREKA, ■SwiS'BHlKj monod to attond a Meeting ot fpfi_f3P_VMn "-briTo Court, at Court-room, OKKiSyIWi I Aloxandor-Btroot.onMONDA _ yiirvr^W-MhfiP Evening next, Novombor 29, Business :—Nomination of Ofllosrs. By order OfthoCK. E. FITNESS. Becrotary, PRIDE OF TOKATEA GOLD MIN ING COMPANY REGISTERED. An Extraordinary Meeting of Shareholders is hereby convened to ba held at tho ofllco of tho Company, Shortland-street (noxt Post Office), Auckland, On MONDAY, 20th December, 1880, at 12 o'clock noon. Businons: To authorlso the disposal of For £eitedSha'eß- ROBERT HORNE. 1 Legal Managor. Auckland, 2Bth Novombor, 1380. ________ Boara ana Kesidence. A GENTLEMAN can bo accommodated with Board and Lodging, in a now house, whero there aro no othor boardors, only two in family; Terms. 17s Gd.-For address apply Star Offlco. GO V E H in O it BROW -I X HOTEL HOB3ON-STREET Board and Lodging .. ..20a per week <°in_l- room) _25a urapery. •



-pOX A SHOUT TIME LONGER. THE r^RBAT r^HEAP QALE, Preparatory to the DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP BY THE UNDERSIGNED, Will be Continued for a FEW WEEKS Longer, to cnablo that portion of tho pnblio who havo not yet availed themselves of the Great BARGAINS which aro every day being offered to CALL BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE! THE WHOLE JSTOCK MUST BE CLEARED 1 /-IRKAT "OARUAINS! /^IREAT "OARGATNS SLAUaiITBR STILL GOING ON I ! CJOMER FIELD & T ECU, © JU DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, AND OUT FITTER?, 134, QUEEN-STREET. "^ ' ' '



Wantod. WAmTKD, a General Servant. —Apply to Mrs Uobie, Brighton Road. Parnbil. ANTED, an Errand Boy.—Crawford, __ Chemist, Newton. WANTED, a good Ploughman who can milk; inferences roquired.—Apply at this olUce on Monday at 10 o'clock. WANTED, a good Second-hand Tenor Horn.-Wm. Walker, Saw Maker, be hind Market. WANTED, Man iiiid Wife for Jj'aiiu, near Drury.—Apply to 11. Johnson, General Dealer. Hobson-stieet. ANTED, to Clea7out at "Somerlicld and Luck's, Quuen-streot, 100 Boyb' and Youths' Suits—Splendid Matorlal—at 22s and 233 6J. WANTED, v respectable Girl, about 15, to mako herself useful. References re quired.—Mrs Pulloug, Queen-street. WANTED, .a respcctablu Boy.—Apply to Mr l.oys, Bookbinder, &c, 3 doors ahovo Stau Office. WANTED, a respectable Youug Man as second v, aiter. References required. —Apply, after eloyon o'clock. Royal Mall llotcl. WANTED, a Competent Nurse.—Apply boforo 11 a.m. and ul'ior 0 p.m. at Mis Thojiaa WhiUon, Prineja street. XfiT ANTKD, Apprentices to the Urstm- TV making.—Apply at MrHindloy'B Store, Collogojloud. \,\7AiNTED, ii Good General Servant.— T V Apply toMrsJ.N.James, UUBsoll-atreet, Ponaonby; WANTED, a Housemaid; one that is accuatomed to waiting at tab'o pre ferrod.—Apply this Offl:o. WANTED, two or tliroc stout Lads.— Apply J. Groy, from 0 to 7 this (Fiidoy) oyenlng, or samo uo_u_i s_Satui'day. WANTE D, n good General Servant, wharo anothor is kopt; reforonccs re quired.—Apply Stah Ofllco. WANTED, one or two Ploughmen tor tho country.—Apply Stah Oflicc, on Monday, from 5 to U o'clock. YXT ANTED, Brandy Bottles and En » T velopoa in any quantity.—Apply at Hilnhona' Munufactory, Wakoflold-streot. WAi>TED to i'.ent, a 5 or Groomed House Iv tho vicinity of Parneli.—Apply " w.m.," stah qnico; WANT K1 iIiNUWN, YoTi C:in Uet a Good Pair of Sox for Gel, at Coomde3', 92 Queon-streot. WANTED to Purchase, a Milk Run.— Apply bylottcr to "A.8.," Post Otllco, Auckluiul. ANTED KNOWN.—A ]iu-f.c lot ot lloyB1 Knickerbocker Suits just opened at T. McMtator'H, to bo sold at 3s 6J and 4n Oil. ANTED, a f.tron K Boy for farm-work ; must bo accustomod to horaeo.—Apply to J. Downey, near Harp of Krin Hotel, Groat South Road. WANTED, a respectable Mecsaj,'e Jsoy, one who is willing to loam tho tni'iu prcferroii.-Api)ly to Wlilto & Watlduaon, Tailors, Vic<oiiu-Bii»et. _ WANTED, a Good Female Cook for tho country.—Apply at once to Kdw. Lewis, Wino and Spirit Merchant, Cuatom houao street. VXTANTED, to Let a Six-roomed Houhp. Tt Uppot, Pitt-street; <|iiito cow and will iliol nn; also detached.-J. Uavicß, Junction Storo, Karnngahiipoßoad. YaTaNTEO, to Sell a Suburban lichT. T T donco, quito now, with nljio acres ot good scoria lann; very cheap aid terms otsv.— J. Duvlcs, Junction atoro, ICaranfrnhapo Road. ANTED, a Rood Man Cook ; good wages will bogivontoaflrit-classhund. —Apply Kdward l^ovvis, Merchant, Custom houso-atroot. WANTED, by a Young Penou, Daily Kmploymmt al Seamstress; under- Btands maoliinory.—For particulars apply to " F. 1t.," Morley & Wlilto, Hden Terraco. W ""'ANTED, by a Youor Lady, n Situ ation In tho General or Fancy Business; good rof»i"oncou ; six years' oxpu'louco.—Apply by lottor to " J.K.1T.," this Oillca. _____ W^ ANTED, the Public to inspect Sinj;lc ton's now Stock ot Gilt and Eloctto platcd Bowl', Victoria-street. WANTED, a Good General Servant ; ono who U-dcrntands cooking and wath lrw; roforoncesroqulrod. Oiipo«ito_oßrowery, Kybcr Pass.—Apply Mrs W. Hunter. \\T ANTED KNO~WN, Just Opened Tip U a hplondid Lot of Youths' Rogatta Shirts, all aow Patterns, at Coomuiuj' City Clothm({Mujt,j)2jaujeon^tro-r.. WANTIiD, Orders tor Trousers to monsuro, I3j 6i; Trousers and Vest. 253; Suit 553. Marvellous value at Phillips's Mart, 170, Quosn-strcot. ANTeI). — Ask for Waite's Fruit Prosorving Tim; and sco yon pet them. Sold by all Ironmongers, and at tho Factory, Fortjitrcet. -11. Waite. Wholesale Tiusmlth. WANTED KNOWN, 300 Men's and Boys' Cloth Cupa, at la; a lot worth 3d 6c!, nt Coomdus', 02, Queen-stroot. WANTED, Employment by a iirst-class, praciical Baw-_(ll Hand; is a good saw-sharpener and rough c^rpentur. Town or oouotry.—-Address, "L.K.," No. 1, Uritomart Terrace, Eden Crusccnt. ANTED KNOWN.—I am delivering in tho Cllv, for cash only bo»t Ti-troo Firawood at 12s per ton, cot in blocks 13s por ton, sold in lur«o or email quantity. Ord*r pun ctually attended to. —G. Tisda'o, corner of Wyjiuhiin and Hobaon Btrojts. ANTKD yo to kno v, that you Old Forks, Spoons, and Crnots can bo Renovated Kqual to Now, at Singloton's.Vic toriastrcot. WANTED, Married Couple: Man to milk and bo cenerally useful; Wife to manago tho dairy and bo housokeoper; without oncumbranco prcforrcd.—Apply at Exchange Hotel, on Friday next, 3rd of December, at 11 o'clock. ANTED, to Sell 500 Ladies uu d Maids' Bntf sto Pionic Hats, trimmort in nil tho newest shades and colour*; price, 2s each, worth 7s 61. 2110 Gents' Veniilatod Straw Hals, Is each, worth 3s 200 Boya' Straw Hatß, Is each.—Wm. Kyro, Enniskiuon Uou3e, Vic toria street. ANTED KNOWN, Ladies' and Children'a Trimmed Hats. Is lid, 2s Gd, 3a ;alnrgo variety of well Trimmed H_ti and Bon nets ; Tullo for Scarves, 31 per yard; Wavo BrHidf?, 3<l for 12 knots; Children's Kid Shoes, 7 to 13, from l» G4 to 5a 3d; Flowers, very cheap.— Mrs Whitohead, Milliner. Nowton. ANTED KNOWN—AIes and Stout, best Dunedin and Nelson brands bottleri by Bindon and Co.: also. Wines and Spirits, llrst quality ; Ales ana Stout, 10s per doz. (quarts); 6s p«r doz. (pinto).—Bmdon & Co., High-streot and Vulcan Lnne. ArITKD KNOWN, that Samuel Coombes has just Opened up his Stock of Summer Clothing, which will bo sold Cheap. for Cash.—City Clothing Mart, 92 Queen-slreet. WANTED KNOWN, that the Cheapest House in To—n for good Boots and Phocs ot all sorts and sizes is tho Cheap Boot Shop, corner of Quoon-streot &nd Market En trance. Como ono, come aIL No oredit to pay for. large ttock. Must sell. \J4rANTED KNOWN, that E. Carr V V ~ud Son have to hand Building Timber in Kauri and Whito Pino, Shingles, Houbo Blocks. Palings, Posts. Rails, and Firewood in their Yard, Custom-house-street West, opposite end of Hobson-stroet. N.B.—Tho increasing demand for Whito Pino has induced them to arraniro for a constant supply. ANTED KNOWN, 500 Men's and Youths' Fashionable Hats. Bought a lot. to bo sold at 2s Gd, worth 7a 6d, at Coomues', 02, Queon-gtreet. ANTED KNOWN, that J Mokri son, Asphaltcr, has Removed to his Now Yard Cußtom-Houje-stroot West, 'ootween Hobson and Nelson-street 3. Asphalting at tended to on tho shortest notice. Also, a Large stock of Firewood, cut and uncut; wholesale and retail. yu- A N TE D Ky. V WN. To aix in Want of Money,—l* H Nou megen 1a prepared to advance tho same on personal or any other security, repayable by Weekly iustalmonts.—Note tho address: 165, Queonstroot,opposite tho Savingß'Bank. WANTED KNOWN.—To bring the celebrated Werthcim Treadlo Machines Into moro general uee, we are now Selling them at from Fivo Pounds and upwards.—Hallenßtoin Bros. & Co., New Zealand Clothing Factory, Quoon-stroet, Auckland; and at Albert street, Thames. \jn~ ANTED A steady active Lad to take charge of Horses and Buggies and mako himself useful; must bs able to drlvo. References required.—Apply at ■12, Queen-street. \\7"ANTED KNOWN, Stationery at TT English prices; Rulod Not 6 Paper (cream laid), 2d per quiro; Knvolopes, 2d per packet; Foolscap and Letter, Od por quire; all kinds of Fancy Note Paper and Envelopes; Mourning Stationery, Account, Pass, and Pocket Books, Pens, Pencila, Bibl-s, Albums, &c, &c, at prices before unknown in Auckland; n, few Boss Puzzles left, at Is; tho Game of Trevole, Is (id; Tom Thumb Printing Pre?s, 8s; Climax Dator, 30s; Automaton Pencil Stamp, 7s Cd ; the Initial Rubber Stamps, 13 each, with Pad and Ink for marking linen or stamping paper or envelopes. Supplied at Goodson's, 111, Queen-street.— Observe the ; Address. W ANTED, every person about to Build or requiring Building Material n largo or small quantities|to, call or) Bend thoir AUCKLAND TIMBER COMPANY (Limited). By aid o( now nnd high-class Machinery, every description of Building Materials rnanu faotured of a quality, and at prices, hitherto unknown in the Colony. Trial solicited. Prices to meet the times. Bpocial advantaees for cash. —Works : Cußtom-house-atrect West. Office: i Custom-house-street Baat. near Wh»rf. ANTED, Visitors as well aa Kesi donts in Auckland to cull and inspect the varied stock of Now Good?—all imported within the last six monthß—at Goodson's, 111, Queon-Btroet. The trade motto at that establish ment being, " Small profits and quick returns," or, "A nimble Sd better than a slow la.—Wat ches : Waltham, key and keylets; Geneva Alluminium, Silvor, Gilr, and Metal Cases, from 30s; French-American Clocks and Alarms, com prising : Eight-day and Keyless French. KlliDti cal Carriage, Jokers, Peep o'-day. Carriage Alarms, Prince, Princess, Nutmeg, La Belie, Pirate, Wheel, Banner. &c, &c, from 7s 6d, ex cellent time-keepers, and handsome in appear ance. Fresli arrival of Potosi Silver Goods, being white all through (not plated), wearing equal to Bilver, Forks, Spoons, Cups, Castors, Ouetg, Waiters, Napkin Kings, &c.; Gold and Silver Jowellery; All-minium, Gilt and Silver plated, in Brooches and Sets, Studs. Rings, Soli taires, Necklets, &c.; Monogram Vesta Boxes; Kicking Mules, 80-peeps; Klephant and Dog Inkstands; Table and Pocket Cutlery in great variety; If nives and Forks, irom 7s per doz.; Covers, from is Gd per pair; Pocket Knives, from Od; Sycamore Bread Platters, from 2a 6d: Knives, from Is Cd ; Butchers Knives, from 9(1; Scissors, from Is, at Goodsons (opposite Tonk'e, Mart), 111, Queen.streer.' ..- "



Wanted. WANTED, the Star's Readers to care fully peruse Goodeon's 3 new advertise ments. Open: Bto 6: Saturdays, Bto 10.— London Office: 58. St. Mary Axe. ANTED KNOWN, Just Opened a Largo Lot of Gents' Straw Hats, from Gd, at Coomhks' City lothing Mart, 92, Queen street. VX7ANTED, the Ladies to Know that Vt they can havo their old Jowellery re paired and ro-gilt or plated equal to new, at tiiiiKkton'tf. Klcctro-Dlatcr. Victoriastreat. WANTEDTby an Intelligent English man, a Homo whoro ho can make liim solf useful in any light capacity; can do upholsterer's work, mend and koep in repair harnosa; is a professional blrd-stufTer. Left homo for beneilt of health. Can givo references, —Address, "G.T.," caro of Evoleigh, Queon street. Qnchuugq. WANTED, North Shore Kxcursionms to oall at Mra Foster's Luncheon Room? (Two doors from tho Flagstaff Hotel), whoro they can bo accommodated with Tea and Coilog at any hou;1. Jtvory attention paid to the com fort ot Visitors. Chops and Steaks. Straw berries during the season. Apartments to Let. 1 J; i vuto Hoard and Kenidence. Terms moderate. Pionio Parties suß"''nd at twelve hours notice. ANTED KNOWN, ohat Carlaw and Co. havo on hand a Largo and Well- Sol octod Etoou; of Timber, Shingle?, Houso Blocks, Posts, Rails, and Palings. Wo roceivo orders for all kinds of [Joiners' V/orls. Mouldings, Sec. Timber by tho cargo forwarded to any port from our Coast Mills. SAWMILL AND TIMBER YARD, Custom houso street Went ANTED KNOWN, that D. Goldfe iv prcparod to soil ."ui kinds of Building and othor Timber, including Hardwood, Spokes, Folloos, Iron-Bark and Bluo-Gum Shafts, Blocks, Palings and Shingles, at his Yardß, Lower Albort-streot, near Dock, at tho lowest cash prices. Tho timbor, being under cover, is better than that imrohasod olsowhoro. ANTED KNOWN, that GreatTddT t!oiiß havo boon mado at Goodson's to tho already beautiful assortment of China and Olasswaro: Parian Statuary, elegant Crystal Kpergnofj, Harleqnin.and Tote TotoSets; Toilet Ton, Ooiroe, and Jjeasort Servieos;; China Flowora and Vasoa. Tho Fancy and Toy De partment is now ropleto with the latoßt Novol iio». Cricket Sotß, complete; Hair, Cloth, anil Hat Brushes; Boskets and Kits, Splash Mats, Concertinas, Harmonicuma, Organs, Skipping Itopos, China Marblos, &c, &c. An inspection solicited.—lll, Queen-street VS/' ANTED KS O W~N. At a preliminary mcotlng of tho Local Manu facturers of tho various Industries in thoProvin. ciul District of Auckland, hold Novembw 23rd, 1880, in tho Working Mon'B Club, for tho pur pose ot making arrangements to op. n n " Lf )OAL KICTAIb bTOUB," for tho Sai.c of their Good*. It wus Unanimously Rcsolvod that an Adjourned Moetinp: l>o h«ld in tho Same l'laco, on T UiLH DAY, November 30,1850, at 7.30 p.m. Tho wholo of tho Local Manufacturers of tho City and Suburbs are cordially invitoa to attend. THOMAS TUWAITE3. Chairman. mo"jJOTTLE COLLECTOUS.— Wanted, 8 empty Citrate of v oenssia Boltloa.—Apply to Mr Tulto, Chemist, Nowmarkot. _ ~irrV{\ I>IECES 0F GRKY CALICO] A \J\J tho fine Mexican make, 3d per yard.—J. Cosgrave and Co. T> O O X SI BOOT S~l my Cutomera and tho Pulbio to know that I havo Opened my New Shop with a well-rtssortcd Stock of Boots and Shoos of overy description, at prices to suit tho times. Note tho address: J. UiUCKN, Victoria-Btroet, near Ne'Don-stroet, Auckland. Til) CALEDONIAN GOLU-MINING COMPANY (UMITKD). Wnntcd, an Fxporlcnood Mlno Manager for this Company's Mlno. Applications, with testimonials of efficiency, &c , will bo rccolved at tho Company's Office, Auckland, up to 10 o'clock of WEDNESDAY next, lat Docombcr. JAMES STODAKT, Score tary. Auckland, November 20,1880. Ecclesiastical. ll> IT T-S TRE E T WESL EV A N CHURCH. O\ SUNDAY NEXT (tfovombor 28th) Two Sermon« will bo preached in tho above Church on bohalf of tho WKSLKYANIIOMK MISaION, in tho morning at 11 a.m., by tho Rev. T. G. Hammond, of Hukiuiiga. and iv thooveniaf; at 0.30, by tho Rev \V. J. Watkin, from tho 'I'hamos. On tho following Monday KvßNino (Vovom bnr 2'J) a Public Meeting of Uio rtnhßcnbors and Friends of tho Mission will bo held ia the Church when addrasson will bo delivered br tho Keys. W. Gittoe, G. W. SpeDCO, C. Abernethy, and W. J. Watkin. Tho Cbair will bo tokoo at 7 30, by Richard llobbs, Ksq. \\J ESLEYAN METHODIST DIS ? ? trict hkeiino. Temperance Gathering, Arrangsmonta have boon modi by tho New Zealand Allianco with tho District Meeting of tho Wcaloyan Church for holding a Temperance Gathering, in tne Hall of tho Young Men's Christian Association, on TUE3DAY Kvening next, Novembor 30, when Addresses will bo delivered by several of tho \Vc*ley»n ministers and by representatives of othor Ctristian Chnrch>B. Chair to bo taV en at 7-30. ; THE ANNUAL FATHERING of tho Sunday Schools in connection with tho Weslojan Hundaj School Union will t-c held in the Theairo Royal, SUNDAY AFTERNOON, Novombor 28, at 3 p.m. Addresses to bo ciTon by liovs liitt and Spcnoe. Selections ot Hymns to bo Bung by Scholars. A. O. STKPHKNBON, Hon. Secretary. OUNT ALBERT WESLEYAN CHURCH.-Anniversary Sermons wUI bo preachod To morrow, at 11 a m. and 6.30 p.m., by Ministora attending the District Mooting. VTEWMARKET WESLEYAN ±1 SKRVICE3.-Newmarket Hall.-Divino Service To-morrow Kvening, at 6.30 o'clock, by Mr Rojewarne. "VTORTH SHORE WESLEYAN 1M CHURCH.—Divine Fervico To-morrow. Morning, at 11; Evening, at 6.30, by Roy J. M. McCullum. ■\TOKTH SHORE WESLEYAN -Ll CHURCH.—Diviiio Sorvico To-morrow. Morning, at 11, by Knv. Mr Spanee; Evening, f.30, by Roy. Mr Griffin. IjiLLKllSLlli WESLEVANSEKVICKS. tli —Divine Servico will be conducted in the Public School-room, To-morrow Evening, at 6.50 o'clock, by Roy. Geo. Bond. TJRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, X Alcx»ndra-Btrcet—Tho Rev. C. Aberne thy, of Whangarei, will preach in tho Morning at 11, and Key. J. Long in tho Evening at 6.30. RIMITIVE METHODIST SUND AY SKKVIOBS, Excelsior Hall, Upper Pitt- Btreet.—The Rev. J. Long will preich in tho Afternoon at 3, and Mr J. Geary in tho livoning at 6.30. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCB, Franklin Rood.—To-morrow's Services: Morning, at 11 a.m., Rev. Mr Jones (Woiloyau); Evening, at 6 30. p.m., Roy J. Nixon. F~N"ITED METHODIST FREE CHURCH, Jnnotion of Pitt and Vincent | etreots.—Sunday Service?, November 28. con ducted In tho Morning, at 11 o'clock, by tbo Key R. Taylor, and In the Jtvenlng, at 6.30, by Mr g. Partor. TEMPERANCE HALL. — Geo. A. fl Brown will preach on Sunrlay night at 6.30. Subject: " Tho Lovo of Ood Vindicated in tho TcachingJ and Life of Christ." Morning service at 11 o'clock. T. MARY' 6 Anglican Church, Parneli —Sunday, 23th November, 3880, Divine Sorvico at 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Evening enr vico Choral Anthem, fcolo, "Comfort yo Chorus, "And tho Glory" (Handel). Chant 3 and Hymnn taken from "Hymnal Companion to Book of Common Prayer, to bo had at Wayto's, Queen-street. NEHUNGA Congregational Anuiver sary, Sunday, 28th Novembor. Tho morn ing Sermon by the Roy. R- Robertson, M.A.; tho Evening Sermon by the Roy. H. Dewßbury. livening servico commences at 7 o'clock. (PTONG"rIgATIONAL CHURCH, Beres- KJ ford-street.—Tho usual Services will, ba conducted To-morrow (Sunday), in the morningr, at 11, by the Rev W. Morley; in the evening, at 6.30, by the pastor, tho Rev. J. Robertson, M-A. , LOKNE-STKEET HALL. — UJN'SEC TARIAN SUNDAY SERVICES,! 2£th Novombor.—Morning Servico only, at 11. Sub ject, "Chrißt has mado Plain and Kasj the Way of Holinoss." ODDFELLOWS' HALL, foot ot Cook: \J Btrcet.—Lord's Day Serrico at 630 p.m. Gospol Address by Mr Goodaon, All seats free. No collection. mHEATBE ROYAL: SUNDAY EVEN JL ING SERVICES, under tho conduct of tho Young Men's Christian Association To morrow Evening, from Bto 9. All are invited. Seats Free. "YOUNG MEJS'H CHRISTIAN ASSO - X CIATION, corner of Wellesley and Albert streets.—Meeting for United Prayer will be held THIS (Saturday) EVENING, at 7:<?0. A Bible Reading will bo given. FrionflH cordially in vited. A BIBIJfi CLASS for YOUNG MEN every Sunday afternoon from 3 till 4. .Boots ana fcsnoes. JQ T JS i" II X N S j SUMMER SHIPMENT OF ENGLISH AND CONTINENTAL BOOTS AND SHOES Has arrived and comprises Fashionable an Useful Goods, not previously introduced in this Colony. STEPHEN'S SPECIALITIES. LADIrCS'COLOURED SILK TOP-BUTTONKD BOOTS, fit like gloves, and give a charming finish to Summer Walking Coßtumes, LADIES' POMPAEOUR TOP - BUTTONED BOOTS are a new thing, LADIES' GREY-FIGU RED SILK-TOP SHOES have never before been introduced to Auck land Society : they are not only the height of Fashion, but a pleasant aod comfortable Shoe for dally use. In addition to tho Novelties are New Goods in Blue and Black Prunella Buttoned Boots, a Black Cloth Bottoned Boot. GENTLEMEN'S CLOTH TOP BOOTB. GENTLKMAN'3 PATENT LEATHER BOOTS (extra light). SOPT GLOVE KID BOOTS, for tender feet. Tho above Shipment enables F. STEPHENS to Bupply a class of Gooda not obtainable any whero else, exoept London or Paris.



To Let. TO LET, a Six-roomed ilousc con veniently situated.—Apply to H. Parting toc, Sfchbury'a Building*. TO LET, a House of Ecvcn rooms with gooa accommodation: water Uid on, etc.; moderate rent.—James Heid, Kden Terrace. rfiAO LET oue large frout Kopm, with JL fire-place ; unfurnished; suitable for two gentlemen.—Apply at this office. finO LET, a Convenient Cottage of Six JL Rooms, in Grey-streot (key next door).— Apply to J. W. James, Victorla-atroet. rfT.O LET, a Commodious Store, with B_ ofllces completo; situated In Durham streot.—For particulars apply to G. W. Binney, Lower Quoon-street. fllO LET, a seven-room House, with .__ pantry, ecullcry, &c. and every conveni ence, Dublin-street, situated noar Nowton Post ofllco.—Apply A. Orifflths. at B. Tonka & Co.'s. TO LET, an old-established Horse shoeicg Forgo, in the heart of the city; a good opening for an industrious man. Can be arranged for with or without tools.—Apply A. Maokie, Durham-street West, Auckland. _T~L XT, in the risin_ Township of Whantrarei, a General Store; best posi tion, tmall Stock at valuation. Presont owner rotlrinpr from business. Terms oasy.—Apaly to James Wilson, Whangqrel. November 10.1880. r|lo LEASE, at 25s weekly, over 9 Acres S of Grazing Land, and House, cloao to the city.—o, Williamson, Kstato Agent, Vulcau Lane. mo BE SOLD or Let, at Otahuhu, Ten JL Acres of Land, in grass, fenced and sab divided. A Dwelling House can be had with It, if required.—Apply to Mra Gallagher, Otahuhu rf\O BE LET, at Onchungu, the well- JL finished House of nine rooms, with Stable, Coach-house, Sec, and with or without two acres of land, situated at Norman's Hill, at present oocupied by Dr. Torrancs. Possession can bo given 12th December,—Apply to Wm. Btovcnson, Onehunga. ' T9 LET, a Conveniently Situated _'our roamed Cottage, with or without furnl turo; also, a Bix-roomoa House, containing shop, parlour, kitchen, and scullery on the ground floor ; water iald on. — Apply at the Cheap Curnlturo Mart, Victoria-stroot East, next the Public Hot Baths. TO LET, Houso and Grounds in Upper Bymonda-street, lately occupiod by G. P. Pierce, Ktq , known as " The Nook;" eleven rooms, water and gas laid on: gas in drawing and bedroom grates. House entirely newly fur-iflhed. Furniture can bo taken at a valua tion. House, grounds, fences, &c., in first-class order. Stable and Coach-house can be built, which will be taken by the owner of property on oxpiration of lease.— Apply to WM. ASHTON & BON, Innurance Buildings. TyTVONPOKT, NORTH SHORE. Handsoma Villa Residence (8 rooms), on the Bf-aoh, Completely Furnished. Terms Moder ate.- Oliver Maya, Post Offlca Store, Devonport. tvt o it t n c o T E. TO LTCT, for a term, Mr Tunny's Residence, Stokes' Point; six large rooms, grounds beauti fully laid out, and delightful view. B. HORNE, Shortland-btreet. For Sala. jtnOH SALE, in Cross-street, Newton, a n} Kour-roomoi House with sklllion • good woll.—Apply P. Bramwell, Qneen-Btreot Whart. A PARLOUR SUITE, iv Buperior green -c_L Rep, for sale at a low figure.—Apply to Rout 85 Xvans, Furnishing DopOt, Parneli Rise. FOR SALE, Easy Terms, in the Karan- E-hapo Road, a Slx-roomod Houae; water laid on; every convenience.—Apply Mr Barnes, Karangahapo Road, Nowton. PIANO for Immediate Sale, property of a gentleman about leaving Auckland. Cost £70. O-n bo had at half-price, £35. To be scon at Hoff-OMi'a Music Saloon, Quean-street. Tj^OU SALE, cheap. Coarse Canvas JL1 Wrapping (in good condition); also, some Stout Brown Paper, suitable for packing parcels. Apply thla oflloe. FOR SALE, in Pousonby, near main road, New Verandah Cottage, four rooms, with one or threo allotments, fenced. Price. £200 or £255 rojpectivoly.—l). F. Evans, Estate Agent. Mi r\ — HOUSK containing four largo rooms X,A±\J ttn fl aoullery; BOod well, tank, &0., with freehold Allotment: convcnientlj situated, within five minutes'walk from Queen-street.— S. Vaile, Houso and Land Agent, Shortland stroet. Oc)(\r\— TWO Shops and Dwelling Houses, ,£/__U wlth Freehold Allotments, situated next the Tormiaus Hotel, Onohunga.—S. Valle, Houso and Land Agent, ShorUand-stroet. t>or\ CASH, balance at 10s per week.—Honse ■£>W of 6 rooma. with Allotment 44 x 100. Price, £100.— S. Voile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. ____ .poo e;—Neat Cottage ot i rooms, iittedwith */___■ Cupboard*, Oven, Stove, 2 Tanks; also, now outhouse, 11 x 12, _c and allotment 33 r 110; 20 minutes from Post Office.—S. Valle, Jtlouao and Land Agent, Shortlnnd-Btreet. j?cri CASH, balancobr Weekly Payments of 3JJV £1 rach.-Pretty Suburban Bo_-»lde Ro%i denco of 6 Rooms, with Verandah, Wash-house, Cellar.&c, and Allotment containing nearly one acre. Prico. £(50.— S. Valle, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. nj 7K— HOUSE of 5 rooms, dairy, sheds, ris- Sra I v tern, tank. &c, together with nearly 3 acres of volcanlo land, fenood, and in grass, garden, fee.—3. Vailo, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. BT O It S "A L E. IS ILL. In Ilrsl-olisa condition, with good water power, lately oocupied by V. Wood as a Flour Mill, suitable for Soap and Candlo Works, Woollen Factory, or Browing; two mL'e3 from Whasgarei Township; nasily accessible by a good road.—Apply Star Office. BT O R SALE. FINE FARM AND GOOD FLAX MILL. Good Flax Mill, with watar-power capablo of driving any amount of machinery, together with One Farm of 200 acres of alluvial land uneurpossod in quality, with over 1,000 tons lot very fine Max, and abundance in the neighbourhood. Hils property is nearly all fenced and subdivided, and in culti vation. There is a nice now houso of 7 rooms, with large Barn, Garden, and Orchard. It is only 10 miles distant from Auckland, and has railway communication, with good roads, along with water carriage fur Produce to railway Btatlon.—Apply to George Fraser, or J. O. Anderson, No. 0, South British Insurance Buildings. j fpl «J jk. SALE In that rising suburb Poneonljy, and else where :— • Gentleman's Residents, at from £1000 Villa Residences, at from £350 Cottages, at from £125 Farms, large and small, improved and otherwise Also: Building Allotment in Grace-streot, 100 x 125, for £150. Wallace-street, 150 x 400, for £210. Shcch&n-street, 60 x 100, for £55. Carlton and Park Roads, 40i per foot. Milford-stieet, 120 x 150, for £110. Wood-street, 33 xIOO, for £27. WiUiams-streot. 33 x 132, for £30. Oxford-atreet, 33 x 100, with old cottago thereon, for £125. D. F. EVANS, Estate Agent, 74, Queen-street, QpDjßito Bank N.Z. HULL BKU'I'HEttS, HAVB NO"W LANDING, E v 'Famenotii' and 'Looh Coon, 1,200 PACKAGES, Consisting ot GROCERIES AND OILMEN'S STORES, AND HAVE FOR SALE— AMERICAN RANGKS AND STOVB3 BARBED STBKL FENCING WIRE DOUGLAS PUMPS, LAWN MOWKR3 CORNSACKS, GRINDSTONES, OIL STONES, &c, &c, &o. Agents for J. Craig & Son's Celebrated Scotcli- Whiskoy. HULL BROTHERS,.- Auctioneers, Wine and Spirit Merchants, Queen-street Kauri Gum Stores. Breakwater Free and Bonded Stores. Albert-aireet. Tenders. TO STONE-WALLERS & OTHERS Tenders for Fencing the School-ground at Panmube with a Stone Wall will be rocoivod by tho Education Board. Wyndham atreot, Auckland, until noon of FRIDAY, 10th Decombor next. Specification to bo seen at the Office of tho Hoard, and on application to Jthe Chairman, District School Committee, SPan mure. rfIENDEKS, for the Erection of a School X house at Oburchiix, will be received by tho Education Board, Wyndham-strcor., Auck land, until NOON of MONDAY, 6th Decombei next. Plans and Specification at the Office ot the Board, and on application to the Chairman, District School Committee, Churchill. npENDEKS will be received until Mon. JL day, the 6th Pecomber, at noon, foi the Erection of a Cottage at Northcote (Stoke'f Point). Plans, etc, at my office. W. F. HAMMOND, Architect. South British Chambers. nrTo CARPENTERS. Tenders will bo received until noon on THURSDAY, tho 2nd December, for the Erec , tion of a Cottago in Poneonby. Plans, &c, al my office. nENRY G. WADP], Arcbitc.t. 25, Queen street. m"(J CAR PE N T~E ITS] Tendera will be received until noDn of MOW DAY, Uocember 6, for tho Erection of a Cottage ; inPonsonbr. EDWAKD BABTIIKYt Architect. nno BUILDERS. Tenders will bs received by the undersigned i untilnoonof WEDNESDAY,December Ist, 1880 ; for the Erection of a Pair of Family Residence* in the Karangahape Road. Labour and naili only. Plans, &c, at my office. P. HERAPATH, I Architect. BEFOKE Making Up Your Outfit foi the Melbourne Exhibition. Call and In 1 spect the Btook of American Travelling Trunke at Coomb us', 92, Queen street. "1 4rW.r.O LADIES 1 ANI i JLVj.UvJvJ GIRLS' BTBAH - HATS New and the FiwMon), ls,-J. <3oegraTi ana Co



J Public Notices. . ; . MY TAILOIt.-For Cheap Suit to measure, try J. Williams, Tailor, Vic toria-street. y\ i. v I d H ii ir. Tho National Insurance Company's Dividend is now payable at this Branch. HENRY K. WILLIAMS, Manager. er AfkA men's and boys1 FP,xJ\J\J STRAW HAT 3 (New Shapes), Ib,—J. Cosgraro and Co. /^IRAFTON ROAD HIGHWAY VJT DISTRICT. Notice la hereby givon lhat tho upnar part of Grafton Ko»d, at i(s Junction with Carleton Road, will bo temporally closed for traffic, from MONDAY, the 29th instant, for Repair and Alteration. By order of tho lioar?. ALF. ASHTONT, Seorctary, November 27th, 1880. riIHE Largest and uneapesi oiock ot JL DRAPKRY and CLOTHING in New Zealand, as well as tho Greatest Variety tv obooso from, is at J. Coßgrave and Co.'s, Quaej streot. AWNBROKER'S SALE.-Jewellery and Closing, at Mr Arthur's Mart, on 29th November, at 11 o'clock. For particulars sco •' Herald " of 2ith and Star of 25th inst. srnnn yards dress stuff. kPKJKJKJ 4J.-J. Cosg avo & Co. R ALFRED SEARPE'S ANNUAL ART UNION. Tho Prizes (ten in number) are now on View at Mr E. Wayto's, Stationer, whore tickets may be obtained. 100 SUBSCRIBERS AT 10s Each. BEWARE Ot TJS AROHA!—Specu lators, put your trust In Coromandel and the Thames Goldnelds.—For further particulars apply to J. Nelson, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. 13OKOUUH Olf PARNELL. Mr Joseph lowndes is hereby duly appointed Inspector of Vehicles and Officer to carry ont eenerally the Provisions of tho Bye-laws and Regulations of the Borough of Parnell. Parnell, November 27th, 1889. Signed, J. W. ROBINSON, Mayor. S. REYNOLDS. Town Clerk. /S II A L L 12 N GeT I will not accept P. Maher's Challenge to Run Three Distances, but I will run him 100 yds, (with 2yds. start) for the sum of £10 or upwards. ALEX. BELL. ST fk A LADIES' PARASOLS at la 9d\ OW -J. Cosgrave and Co. T AND TRANSFER ACT NOTICE. William BucnANAK, of the North Shore, near Auckland, in the Provlnoial District of Auckland, Commiaaion and John Hat, of Auckland, ia the said district, Commission Agent, Trustees under the will of John Nicol Crombio, Into of Auckland aforesaid, Photo grapher, deceased, having made application to bo Registered as Proprietors of an Batata in fee simple, in all that piece of land situated in tho Parish of Waitemata, in ths County of Eden, in tho said district, containing one rood and seven perches (more or less), beins,' Allotment 2, of Section 7, of the Town of Auckland, tho whole of the land inoluded in Vol. i. Folio 156, of the Register Book.—notice is hereby given that the applicants will be registered accordingly, unless caveat bo lodged forblading tho same on or before the 28th day of December next. Dated at the Land Transfer Office, Auckland, this 16th day of November, 1880. THEO. KISBLING, District Land Registrar. T AND TRANSFER ACT NOTICE. Mahy Ann Sceats. of Auckland, in the Pro vincial District of Auckland, widow, Sole Devi soe under the Will of Jobn Scbats, late of Auokland aforesaid, deceased, having made application to be Registered as Proprietress of an Estate in fee simple in all that piece of Land situated in tho Parish of Waitemata and County of Eden, containing 8 perched (more or less), being Part of Allotment 23 of Cection 16, of the City of Auokland, tho whole of the Land com prised in Certificate of Title, vol. I, folio 170. of the Register Book.—notice Is hereby given that tho applicant will bo registered accordingly, un less caveat be lodged forbidding; the same on or before the 28th d*y of December next. Dated at tho Land Transfer Office, Auckland, this lGth day of November, 1880. THEO. KIBSLING, Dittriot Land Registrar. pmEEMA&'S BAY STEAM AND FLOUR MILLS. JAMES SOPPET AND CO. Have on hand at their Mills and Store, No. 8, Lower Queen-street :— Flno Floor aad Household (quality guaranteed.) Also, Bran, Sharps, Pig Meal Maize, Oats, Wheat, and Fa' ley. Cracked and Whole Alt oxcoUent uality, at very low prices Anokland. October 25 ISSO. KEEP YOUR HEAD COOL.—Pith Helmet Hats, from, 3s lid, at Coombes' 92, Queen-street. Qhristmasi /CHRISTMAS I CHRISTMAS ! PARTRIDGE AND WOOLLAM3 Have received ex 'Fernglen' and ' Wanganul,, splendid assorted shipment of Pilver Mounted Meerschaum, Briar, and Clay Pipes, in handy cases. Jtbonized Briars; Cigar and Cigarette Ctscs; Meerschaum and Amber Cigar and Cigarette Tubas, Pouohes, Matchboxes. Fussee Oases, Pipe Mounts, Walking Sticks, etc. Also to hand, ex Ingarburg. from New York a fresh supply ot Old Judge (cigarettes and Tobacco. Allen's Richmond Straight Cut To bacco and Cigarettes. Blackwelrs Durham Granulated Tobacco. Anderson's Solace Fine Cut Chewing Tobtcro, tho Pure Laaf. Lorri lard's Tin Tnt. Plug Chewing Tobacco. Vanity Fair, Excelsior, Laferme, Cigarattes, &c, &c. Having received a very large shipment of Cricketing Goods, wo are selling at greatly Reduced Prices to clear them during the Season. IAA PIECES FANCY RIBBONS, JL \J \J 3d per yard.—J. Cosgrave & Co. jf'Tj l\ to £1,000 LENT on Building Society cfif.Ll/ principles, or or other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. See List of Properties for Sale on 4th page.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane.— Seven per cent, allowed on money deposited for investmop'' PONSONBY BAKERY.—Best Bread, 31 per loaf at the shop; 3Jd delivered.— W. Payne, College Hill. rnEAITEA! TEA! My New Seasons Teas, at Is 8d per lb., 2s per lb., and 2a 6d per lb., are a great sucoess. Everybody dissatisfied with their present sup plies should certainly give them a trial. A reduction of 2d per lb. on 121t>. parcels. F. WHITEHEAD, Tea Dealer and Tobacconist. Viotoria-street. Tobacconist, Queen-stree*. TVT O T I C E. During my absence from Auokland (till about 16th December), Mr Clement Bartlej' will trans act business for me, and pay all accounts. IT. Q. KWINGTON. JAMBB SOPI'KT. P. J. TAIN 2 JpUEB B O N Kl> U S T. ; JAMES SOPPET AND CO. t Are supplying Fine Bonedust of their own manu j facturo, guaranteed free from any adulteration, £3 10s per ton, saoks or bags included, at the Mills, Freeman's Bay, or their Store, No. 8, Lower Queen-street. • Bones bought in any quantities. j October 25 1880. 3 '• , ■•:':■/ ■ I Xiy INKb & rXALL. HAVE REMOVED l FROM SHORTLAND-STBEET TO TEMPORARY PREMISES IN FORT STREET, OPPOSITK COCHEAME AND SON'S AUCTIOH MART, AND WILL CONTINUE THEIE jCHEAP SALE i, I FOR A FEW WEEKS LOHGEB, TO CLEAR exmvhva stock. J. . I" '• THEY WILL BfiMAIN IN POET-STREET ) DURING THS BE-BUILDING Of THEIB WAKE / ; ,; ,1 ..- , ° HOUSE tS BHORTLAKD«»TKEKt,



' Public Notices. t ty CT PIECES C^1 WHITE CALICO I<U SHIRTING, soft and heavy, nearly !W inches wide, Id per yard.—J. L'asgrave and 00. __ ma aroha gold- Steamer 'X 0 T U X U' Will lflßvo the Stores of the Undersigned, Rail way Wharf, direct for the To Aroha Qoldflelds —oirrylng goods only Goods sent down to the Store, Railway Whin f, will bo Stored FREK OF OHAKGE.and will bo lauded, Without Transhlpmsnt, on tho Hiver Bank, at tho Goldfleld. Apply to THORNTON, SMITH, & FIRTH, '' Agents, Wharf Mil). f^ARLTON ACADEMY, HOBSON v> fcTßßKT.—Junior Classes now in course of formation, for instruction in reading-, writing, spelling, andarlthmetio only. Terms, Is week). . Advanced puiila, £1 Is Iquarlorly.-Charles F. Andrew. mHiS MERIDEN BRITANNIA CO. MANXIFACTCTOIBS OF THB HIGHEST GRADE OF BH.VER PLATED WAR?;, OTH ON NICKEL SILVER AND WHITE MKTAL, Sample Rooms and Offices—46, Bast Fourteenth street, Union Square, Now York. Factories-West Merlden, Connecticut. Sole Agents t oi\ tho North Island, ' ■' ■" * a MOIUUN Stove and uven Maker. CJEE HERBERT _f. SMITH'S Ja ovflua stoves, ranges, &c. Especially the New Zealand jhCLIPBE COTTAGK RANGE BKWAKE OF IMITATIONS § i CD I — W&H2<S>\ 5 6 -w i v WHAT THE PERSONS WHO HAVE THEM IN USE SAY ! A'| I have purchased several wrought-lronStoves from Herbert H. Smith for the use of vessels, and I oan recommend thorn to owners »na masters of vessel*. c . _. Habws. Wo have used Mr Herbert H. Smith's Shipß' Stores in several ol our vessels, and wo can confidently recommend them bb durable ana in every way suitable for coasting vessels. D. H. McKenzie & Co., Auckland. Stoves sold on the Defbkbed Payment , System. AUCKLAND" IRON WORKS, DCEHAM-STREET. musical. TO E W M U SI C. npHE "TTERCULES p ALOP." X Dedicated to the Honorable Lady Hbrcci.es Robinson, To bo had at tho AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE, Corner of Vulcan Lana. FFhE *RT *OF RINGING. Mr H. GORDON GOOCH, Associate of the Royal Academy of Music, London, and Bronze and Silver Medallist of that Institu tion, receives Pupils for Singing at his private residence in "Wakefitld-street, or at the Auckland Music Warehouse. During Mr Gooch'a resiflonoe in London, he had tho honour of being aseoclated, as Piiocipal Buss, with Ma4atne Loaimens-Sherrington, Madame Edith Wynn*. Miss Mary Daviej, Madmmo Antoinette Sterling. Mr Edward Lloyd, Mr Vornon Rifby, and Mr Cummlngs, at many Oratorio an* Miscellaneous Concerts'; and at the Brighton Mutical Fostiva lof 1876, waß Bobs of the QuarUtte of Vocalists for Mozart's " RequiemMaf>s" and Arthur Sullivan's "Light of the World,"—Mr Bins Reeves being the Principal Tenor on that occasion. Siqnob . Ai.b«bto Randeqger says:—''Mr. . Gordon Gooch has always Droved himself most efficient and thoroughly reliable in all tho Concert* he sang at under my direction." Midamb Samtok-Doi by :—" Your rendering _ of the'basso-solo muslo in my Cantata [St. Dorothea] w«s extremely effootive." PbofessorDr. Macfarrbn :—"Has apowerra and unusually-extensive voioe; is an excel lent reader at first sight; and, in enonolation of words, is very good." ~ .I, Mr Walter Lacy :—" Elocution, oxeollont." Mr Lewis Thomas also writes:—" All tho gentlemen in the Oholr I the Temple Churobl and Mr Edward Hopkins li.no organist] HDo»k in tho highest terms of your singing." Mr Walter Macfarren :--" Has a remark ably fine bass voice, sings in tun?, and is a capital reader." . Mr Frank R. Cox :—" Possesses a fine voice, and has sung in various parts of England •with great success." .... The original totters from which tho above ifl quoted are in Mr Gooch's possession, together with the highest opinions of the London and Provincial Pre«s, such as "The Musical Times," "Musical World," "Daily Telegraph," "Era," The Committee of the Royal Academy of Mublc, under whose signature and seal Mr Gooch is empowered to teach Blngtog. includes tho followinsr names of world-wide! celebrity :— Sir Julius Benedict, Mr F. H. Coat, Bimior Manuel Gerola, Mr Henry Leslie, Mr Waiter Macfarren, Signor Alberto Randegger, Mr Irinloy Richards, Monsieur P. Sainton, Dr. SUiKKall, and Dr. Maofarron.J , . PUBLIC and Private Banquets, Garden Pat ties, Crioket and Rooratta Club Dinnerr, supplied with Vocal and Instrumental Music upon reasonable terms. Mr Gooch having had the direction of music at some of the (Banquets in London, any gentlemen entrusting him with tho same hi Auckland may depend upon a first class programme k>f Music being arranged,— thereby relieving themselres from au pre? llminary and tedious details. ' Auctions. g_fi MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29, AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK- R,ART H U R « WILL sell on Monday, at II o'clock, on behalf of James Hoe, JEWELMRY. AND CLOTHING. Jewellery at 12 o'clock sharp. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, N 0 0 lC v BT. GBORbE'B BAY ROAD, PARNELL, NEIR BISHOP'S COURT. HOUSEHOLDFURNITUBF, &0., •-■ &c., &o. "r: ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions from Mr G. Ballard to sell by auction, at his retidenoo as aboye. on Tuesday next, at 12 o'clock noon. His HOUSEHOLD FURNnURE and EFFECTS, consisting of—Parlour, Din ingroom, 6 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Glass, Earthenware, Cooking Utensils, Ameri can Store. ; FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10. rnHE subscribers (by desire of the ex- JL ecutor ot the late B. T. N. Jenkins) will 3xno«o for sale, at their Balo Yards, Durham- Etioet, on Friday, 10th December next, at 12 o'clock noon, Tho following FREEHOLD PROPERTIES :- Tho well-known, old-established Hotel at Rpsom known as the " Junction." The 'Hotel is substantially built of brick, and has cxtensivo Stables, Yards, and out door accommodation. There is a Pad dock held under lease near the Hotel. A Partly-improved Farm of 200 acres in Pabakura Valley, with a comfortable eight-roomed House. For particulars apply to tho Auctioneers, or to J. M. & J. Mowbray, Land Agents, 42, Queen street. t , : ~, HUNTER & HOLAN. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, ."AT 2 P.M. RIVERSDALE, WHAU. DAIRY FARM, COWS, BROOD MARES,* IMPLEMENTS, &C,' riIHE Subscriber bos received instruction* X from Dr. Aickin, to offer for Lease, by auction, for a term ot S or 7 years, r THE WHOLE OF HIS VALUABLE ' ESTATE (known a* Rlversdale, on the Whau Flats, and adjoining the estates of Mr Bollard and Dr. Pollen). The farm is well watered, fenced, in good grass, and is well known as one of the best dairy Farms around Auckland; ig within ten minutes" walk of tne Whau railway station, and three quarters of an hour's ride from town, and will 1 no doubt command a ready sale. The land will be offered tor lease as above, cither in one or more lota to suit purchasers. Also, at the same place, and immediately after lease of farm, will be sold tap auction, WITHOUT RKSERVE, the whole qffthe valuable DAIRY COWS, BROOD MAKBB, FARM HORSES. DRAYS, SPRING CARTS, IMPLEMENT^ TOOL", Sec, &0., now on the property. 'Buses will leave the Union Bank at 1 o'clock, ; on day of sale. , K. C. GREENWOOD^ r Auctioneer, ''■ ■• •: *: "*! '*" "" •' ' - ] "'^''' '•-•■Mifai*