Sweepstakes Sailing' Boat Race.

Judge : Mr M. Gallagher, Stibtsr : Mr O. Bailey.

Course.—Prom Queen-street Wharf, round mark buoy offthe North Shoo, thenca round mark buoy off Meohanlcs' Bay, then round buoy elf Shoal Bay, back round buoy off North Shore, thonce round buoy at Mechanics' Bay, finishing at Queen-street Wharf.

TrtE open sailing boat sweepstakes race of £2 a side took place in the harbour this afternoon. There appeared to bo consider able interest in the contest, the progress of wliicli wa3 watched from the (jueeu-street and Railway Wharves by a, large number of Spectators. The contest was open to sail in** boats under twenty feet, and the entries included all the crack boats of the class in question. There was tl moderate southerly breeze blowing during the afternoon. The Imp was a stiong .favourite, while the Hattio May (lato Ponsonby), and Eunice wero also well backed. The Witch, a new boat, owned liy Messrs Yates and Heslop, also found backers who looked upon her as a "dark horse." The Imp was sailed by Alf. War brick, the Eunico by Ike Hunt, Hattie May by Matthews, Maggie May by Collins, Whip by Hauley, Witch by Walter Jones, and Patriot by Dunning. A very good start was effected. The boat-* got their canvas on quickly, the Imp being the last under wei^h. There was almost a de .d calm at the time, and for the lirst hit. minutes the race was little better than.a drifting match. The, Eunice took the lead, followed by the Patriot, with the Whip third, and tho others iv a cluster, The Imp crept through the croyvd very quickly, and . soon took second place. The Eunice dropped astern and left the leading position to the Patriot, Several hundred yards below the Railway Wharf the Imp got a large jib boomed out, and the slight breeze carried her past the Patriot, while the Whip followed suit; and took the second place. Passing down near the North Shore wharf, the Imp had a good first place, Patriot second, Eunice third, aud Whip, which had again dropped asterrt, fourth. The Pousonby, or Hattie May, was last boat but one; but she appeared to be "pickiug up" a bit. In crossing over towards the south shore, a large fleet of outside boats got mixed up with the competitors, and it was difficult to tell One from the other. The Imp, however, was seen to have a good lead, having left the others a considerable distance astern. On thb way up, the Whip was luffing frei quentlyj and it was seen that she could not calrry her sail. She Was a long way astern. Mechanics' Bay was passed in the following order:—lmp, 2hrs. 33mins. 42secs. ; Eunice, 2hrs. 36oiius. 30secs.; Patriot, 2hrs. 37mins. 31secs.; Ponsonby, 2hrs. 39mins. 40secs. ; Maggie May, 2hrs, 40mins. lOsecs. ; Witch, 2hrs. 41mins. 13accs. ; Whip, 2hts. 45mius. 33aecs.

THE LATEST.

The Imp gained considerably on the way up to the Shoal Bay Buoy, and she passed the wharf bound down at 3.15 p.m. with a clear four minutes lead. The Eunice still held second place, but the Patriot was close to her. TheJPosonby had not improved her position. Should no accident happen, (he Imp is bound to win.

Sporting.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB.—SUM MER MEETING.

TilK following acceptances lor the Auckland Cup and Steeplechase were received last night p*- AUCKLAND CUP.—Eraser's eh h Le Loup, syrs, 9st lOlbs; Lance's br h Foul Play, syrs, Bst 121bs ; Edgar's br h Ariel,, aged, Bst 121bs; Fraser's br h Betrayer, 3yrs, Sat lib; Bates's eh gSinking Fund, aged, 7st 71bs; Walters' br h Libeller, 4yrs, 7st 21bs ; Mason's br h Lara, aged, 7st 2lbs ; Smith's br m Maid of Honour, 4yrs, 7st 2lbs; Wal ters' ch| m Grand Duchess, 4yrs, 7st lib; Mitchelson . br h Vampire, aged, 6st 121b3; Horsfall's br h King Quail, syrs, 6st 12lbs; Farmer's br g Kewi, 3yrs, 6st lOlbs; McKiunon's b h Gilderoy, 4yrs, Gat lOlbs ; Moorhouse's eh c Badsworth,3 yrs, 6st 91bs ; Leonard's eh c Kenilwortb, 3yrs, ,oat Blb3 ; Smith's b c Tim Whiffier, 3yra, 6st Slba ; Hunt's br g Yatapa, aged, 6st 7ibs; Lunn's eh c Adamant, 4yrs, 6st Gibs; Lunn's g h Line Hand, aged, 6st s!bs; White's bl f Matana, 3yrs, 6st 3lbs ; Walter's b f Rosa iina, 3yn*, 6st 31bs; Byera' eh g Golden Crown, aged, sst 1311)3. Steeplechase.—Lunn's g h Lone Hand, aged, 13st; Butler's eh g The Agent, sued, 12st 71bs ; Kelly's br m Mignonette, syrs, lOatJj Rutherford's eh s Sportsman, axed, lOst; Morrin's eh g Don Juan, aged, lOst; Smith's eh g Jack Sheppard (late Jonathan Wild), aged, lOst; Russell's g g The Gho3t, 6yrs, lOst. At a meeting of Tattersall's, held at the club room, Occidental Hotel, the following was the betting, exclusive of doubles:—Le Loup, 100 (to ,10, tk. ; Ariel, 100 to 5, tk., 100 to 4 wanted ; Sinking Fund, 100 to 5, off; Lara, 7 to 1, oft ; G. Duchess, 100 to 10, tk.; Vampire, 100 to 5, off; Bewi, 100 to 3, off; Badsworth, 100 to 5, tk. ; Tim Whiifler, 100 to 4, tk, and off; Lone Hand, 100 to 2, off; Bosarina, 100 to 5, oil; Foul Play, 4 to 1, tk., and wanted ; Betiayer, 3 to 1, tk. ; I ibeller, 100 to 6, off; Maid ofHonour.lo to 1,1k., and off; King Quail, 100 to 10, tk.; Gilderoy, 100 to 3, tk.; Kenilwortb, 100 to 5, off; Yatapa, 100 to 4, off; Adamant. 100 to 3, off; Matana, 100 to 2, off; Golden Crown, 100 to 3, off. Steeplechase,—2 to 1 on the field wanted.

MASONIC.

The annual installation of officers of Lodge Mannkau, No. 586 S.U., took place in the Masonic Hall, Onehunga, on the evening of Wednesday, Ist December. The Lodge was opened at 6.30 p.m., a considerable number of brethren from Auckland being present, among whom we noticed Past-Masters Niccol, Hewson, and Ellison. Apologies for inability to attend, consequently upon the meeting of District Grand Lodge, E C, in Auckland taking place same evening were received. The following were installed officers for the ensuing year, Past-Master Niccol acting as installing master;—Bro. C V. Hill, R.W.M. ; J. Colliogs, S.M. ; J. J. Austin, S.W,; J. Brierly. J.W. ;W. Bnnwoodie, P.M., Treasurer; J. Robb, Secretary, J. R. Roberts, S.D.; F. Laurie, J.D.; J. Wilson, Sword Bearer; R. Bennett, J.G. ;F. Austin, Tyler. Past-Master Niccol then, in a few well chosen words, presonted to Past-Master Dunwoodie a very handsome Past-Master's jewel, bearing the following inscription :—" Presented by the members of LodgeManukau, No. 586 S.C., to Bro. Wm. Dunwoodie, P.M., in recogni tion of his services as W.M. during 1880. Onehunga, Ist December, 1880." Bro. Dunwoodie, who was evidently taken by surprise, replied, thanking the brethren for this substantial token of their satisfac tion with his efforts on behalf of the Lodge, and assuring them they might depend upon his best services in future. Be had not anticipated havingl to fill the role of reci pient of any such testimonial, but had been deputed by the Lodge to present to their esteemed Past-Master, Bro. Niccol, an illu minated address, expressive of their respect for him, and their appreciation of his in valuable services as Mastfr of Lodge Mannkau during the first four years of _ its existence, and the assistance he had since so cbceifully given on all occasions. The address, which is a gem in Bro. James Slator's best style, reads as follows :—" To Bro. M. Niccol, P.M. ; Dear Sir, and Bro., —tbe officers and brethren of Lodge Mana] kauNo. 586, S.C., desire to express their unquolified satisfaction with the manner in which you have carried on the onerous duties of Master for a period of four years, often, as we are well aware, coming out to Onehunga at great personal inconvenience. We beg your acceptance of this testimonial as a small token of our esteem and regard, with the hope that although you have re tired from active service in the Lodge we may often have the pleasure of seeing you amonest us, assisting with your advice and thorough knowledge of Masonic usages. With hearty good wishes we subscribe our selves on behalf nf the brethren,—"WM. Dunwoodie, 8.W.M., Charles Viner Bill, S.W., and J, J. Austin, J.W. Oue hnnga, December, A. L. 5834, AD. 1380. Brother Niccol thanked the brethren for this renewed assurance of their satisfaction with the manner in which he had discharged the duties of Master, but disclaimed any Epecial merit for what was simply his duty, the performance of whicli had afforded him very great pleasure. He hoped still to visit Lodge Manukau occasionally, and the brethren might reckon on his ever taking ereat pride in their success. The Lodge was then closed, and the hall was cleared for the ball which folio wed, which proved an unqualified success. The hall, which had been most tastefully decorated by young lady friends of the brethren, presented a gay and atlractive appearance, the regalia of the brethren lending additional brightness to the scene. An excellent band, and sub stantial refreshments rendered complete all the requirements for an enjoyable evening, and all, when separating, expressed their entire satisfaction.

THE MYSTERY OF LORD BRACKENBURY: A NOVEL.

By AMELIA B. EDWARDS, Author of "Bar6aa.i I/istory," " Debek

ham's V<nv," &c

CHAPTER XIX

THE FAMILY.PO .TRAITS

The Long Gallery was well-named. It measured sixty-eight feet from cud to end by only twelve in width, and, being so narrow, looked even longer than its actual length. It was lighted by two very large windows, to the front, and by a bay window, now filled up, at the cast [end. , On the panelled walls, opposite the two front windows, and in the spaces between those windows, in all imaginable cross-lights, hung a scries of faded family portraits; mostly full-lengths of gentleman in rufls and.doublets, corslets and boots, Ramillies wigs add brocaded waistcoats, with a sprinkling of ladies in hoops, powder, and patches—all in various stages of mildew and dilapidation.

At the lower end was a musicians' gallery ; and here aud there at long intervals against tbe walls, an old high-hacked chair covered with crimson artd atriber brocade. Other furniture artd decorations there wero none. The floor had oiico been polished, and doubtless level; but now was as uneven as the Pavement of St. Mark's at Venice.

Cochrane gave himself tip with a good grace to Mrs Bridget's guidance, and started for the family portraits. " Tho earliest painted likeness of any member of the Langtrey family," said the old woman, falling nt once into tho perfunc tory and half-aggressive toiie of a practised ' cicerone' " consists of a smalUpauel, dated 1521, supposed to bo the portrait of Godfrey Langtrey, Esquire, who lived in the reign of King Henry VIII, It hangs in a room in'the North wing. There are also iv the old parish Church some effigies iv stouo, and three monumental brasses, of various members of tho family ot a still earlier period, some dating back to the- time of the Crusades. The uamo of the Langtrey family, and a list of thoir lauds, is likewise to be found in Domesday Book. It is oue of the most ancient families in . . . ."

" Never miud all that, Bridget," said Miss Savage, with a Somewhat heightened colour. "This gentlemen wants to hear about the pictures. Begin with Sir Marmaduke." Tho old woman folded her bauds and sniffed.

" Most gentry prefers to hear tho distrip tion in order. Miss Winifred," she said re provingly. But I can begin with Sir Mar maduke, if required. Cochrane plotestcd that ho would be charmed to begiu with the Flood, if neces sary ; and that nothing could possibly interest him more than the whole pedigree and history of the owners of The Grange. Mrs Bridget, however, gathering herself together for a fresh start, plunged " in medias res," aud began afresh with Sir Mar maduke.

"The first portrait to tho left of the throne," she said, " represents Sir Marma duke Langtrey bom Anno Domini 1540, died Anno Domini 1616. Sir Marmaduke held the office of Sheriffof the County Anno Domini 1578, during which year he was knighted by Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Elizabeth on tho occasion of her visit to Langtrey Grange. The portrait is supposed to be by Sir Antonio More." Cochrane received this information with a perfectly grave—perhaps a too perfectly grave—countenance; for Miss Savage at once auspected him. " Was Sir Antouio Moro a great painter ?" she asked, turning to Lancelot. " Very great indeed." " And this is a bad picture." " Well—yes ;itis a bad picture." "I thought so. Bridget, you must never again say |that Sir Marmaduke is supposed to be by Sir Antonio More. We don't sup poso it. in tact, we arc quite sure that it is nothing of the kind." "I've been saying it for the last fifty years Miss Winifred ; and it has never been doubted till this moment," said Mrs Bridget in an injured tone. "If you have been saying it for the last hundred and fifty years, Bridget, it would make no difference."

'.' Then, ii you please, Miss, what am 1 to say?'' . Miss Savage turned an appealing look.up on Lancelot. "Say—'By an unknown artist, he suggested. "Or by a sign-painter of the period. Wouldn't that be better ?" Then, dropping her voice, she added with asigb, " But what does it matter ? It is perhaps the last time —poor old Bridget l" Meanwhile tbat ancient damsel had passed on to the next picture. " This," she was saying, " is the portrait of Sir Harry Langtrey, eldest son of Sir Marmaduke |Langtrey, born Anno Domini 1574; married Anno Domini 1606 to the Lady Frances, fourth daughter^ Anthony, Viscount Montacute ; died Anno Domini 1629. Sir lHarry Langtrey Iwas one of the gentlemen dispatched to Gravcscnd, in 1612, to receive Frederick, the Elector Palatine of the Rhine, on the occasion of his marriage with the Princess Mary of England. It was in commemoration of this event that Sir Harry received 'the honour of knighthood at the hands of His Most Sacred Majesty King James I." Miss Savage hung back and allowed Bridgetand Mr Cochrane to move on. "Stay a moment, Lancelot," she said hurridedly. "You luve heard all this be fore, and—and I have something to tell you." "I too-I have something to tell you Winifred," he replied; .'guessim? what she was about to say. "May I speak lirst?" _ . . She looked up, almost apprehensively. " Yes—by all means," she said. " You don't look like the bearer of bad news. Mine is bad—and it will keep." "No; it is not bad; but it is not pleasant. I mean—you won't approve of The apprehensive look came '.back again into her face. „ _ " Whatever it is, tell me at once, she said hastily. , -, ~ " Well, theD, I—that is to Bay, Marrables has been urging it upon me, for the last year, you know—l have consented prove poor Cuthbert's will." ---" You mean that you are about to take the title ?" „ -- Well—it amounts to that. The colour rushed in a crimson tide to the <nrl's face, aud as rapidly retreated. " Oh, Lancelot I" she said reproachfully. "I know—l know; but what could Ido ? It must have come sooner or later ; and it was so clearly my duty. You don t know with what reluctance I have consented. " Your duty I tour duty to whom ? "To the tenantry-to the legatees—to a host of people who are wronged by the delay. Dear Winifred, don't blame me too hastily. To hold back longer would have been unjust-unjust to Cuthbert's memory —unj uneven to yourself?" _..__ _. . "Unjust tome? How can that be ? What have I to do with it ?" . You have a great deal to do with it. You are one of the legatees."

" Yes ; one of the principal legatees. I had no right to tell you till—till we gave up all hope ; but Cuthbert has left you a con siderable sum-twelve thousand pounds. He could not resist watching the effect of his words; and yet he felt as if he ought to have looked away. . For a moment she stared at him lncrednl onsly Then a sudden look of relief, of thankfulness, Hashed into her face ; and then her eyes filled with tears. • "Hewas always good to me, sue saiu tremulously. „ "He was always good to every one, re plied Lancelot. "How, then, should he not be good'to you? But he would have left you more, Winifred— somethmgelse-some thin" of far greater value than twelve thousand pounds. It was his intention, if ""Don't'tell ma, please," interrupted Mi«s Savage. "lam glad it is no more. It is already too much-more than I deserve. " Nay, lam bound to tell you, if but in justice to his memory." " Those'fatal diamonds -he meantto have left them also to you. In the .last letter I ever received from him. . . you know 1 had a letter only a day or two .before I was summoned to Spezzia V _ "Yes; I remember hearing that there was ;. letter.". , " Well in that letter, written when he was planning to .buy the diamonds, he said he wished you to have them, it anything happened to him before-before they were yours by right." _ She looked down in silence. He waited a moment, as if expecting her to say something. Then finding hat she still kept silence, be added, "This was what I had to tell you." Her lip quivered. , "Thank you,'' she said at length. "Thank you for telling me. You know how poor we are ; but youdon't know from what a bitter grief this money may save us.^ "I wished it was ten times as much,

said Lancelot warmly. - T "I am glad it is nothing of the .kind, i could not, would not, have accepted more ; but for this lam very grateful. And as tor what I was about to say just now-— " If itis anything you think Miss Langtrey would prefer me not to hear, pray leave it unsaid," interposed Lancelot, hastily..

" Ah !" she said drawing a quick breath; " you know, it,, then." Lancelot coloured. " Perhaps I guess," he said awkwardly. She looked at him. "Audi, sho said; "and I-perhaps, I understand." "-—distinguished himself at the battle of Dettingen, on the sixteenth of June, 1743, and was promoted on tbo field. He afterwards served with his regiment in Scotland under the Duke of Cumberland, in 1746, aud fell mortally wounded at the battle of Culloden, hariog taken one of the rebel standards with his own hand."

The old woman's quavering treble came to them with measured distinctness. She had by this time conducted Mr Cochrane to the further end of the gallery, and arrived at the reigns of the Georges. Meanwhile Lancelot was silent not knowing what to say.

" Miss Savage spoke again. "Yes," she said, "1 understand ; and I know what it must have cost you."

" Don't think about that," he replied bluntly, I must havo done it sooner or later."

"And you have done it sooner, for our sakes. Thank you Lancelot.". She put out her hand. He took it; held for a moment; then with a hasty ."God Bless you I" walked quickly to the ether end of the gallery, where Mrs Bridget was descanting upon the merits of a half-length portrait of a lady dressed in the fashion of Maria Antoinette, with powdered hair, a large hat, and gloves reaching to tho elbow. , .

■'This, sir," Mrs Bridget was saying, "is Dame Georgina Laiigtrey, second daughterof Sir James Stonclcigh, of Stone leigh Castle, j Yorkshire. This lady was a celebrated beauty. A portrait of her by Sir Joshua Reynolds was sold nt the great Fonthill sale in the year 1819. Tho next portrait represents her husband, Sir Robert Langtrey, some timo Coloiiel of the West Lanoaaliire Yeomanry, Ho was born Anno Domini 1759, and died Anno Domini 1814. We next como to Squiro Edwllrd John Langtroy, only son of tho precoding, and father of the late Squiro Stephen Langtroy, who was the last male representative of the family. Squire Edward John Langtrey is represented in the uniformof a Deputy-Lieu tenaut for the County. Ho married in 1816 Miss Hester Penruddock, of Corn wall "

"This fall lady I suppose?" interrupted Cochrane, cxamiuing the next portrait with lively interest. "That is my grandmother," said Wini fred.

"Then your grandmother, Miss Savage, Was a vory beautiful person I There is a look Of Sir Thomas Lawrence about this picture," "The original, painted beforo her niarriage, was by Sir Thonias Lawrence. This is a copy." "Did you ever see her t" •' Oh I no—she died beforo I was bom ; but the portrait is supposed to bo very like, Bridget remembers her." "I ought to remember her, MissWiui fred," said the old woman. " I entered her service the first year of her marriage, and 1 have lived in the family ever since. She was a very beautiful lady, and the mother of beautiful children. The late^ Squiro was as handsome a gentleman as over trod shoe leather."

"Is thero no likeness of him?" asked Cochrane.

" Miss Langtrey has miniatures of tho Squire, and of herself, and oi Miss Mable, sir—Mrs Savage, I should say—which was Miss Winifred's own mother."

Mrs Bridget then led the way to what she called the " State Bedrooms," one of which, hung with mouldering tapestry and containing an ancient four-post bedsteadj with plumes of moth-eaten ostrich feathers at each corner, went by the name of " Queen Elizabeth's Bed-chamber."

Last of all, hidden away out of aieht in a corner of the courtyard, came the Chapel— a tiny, dilapidated structure, with cob webbed rafters overhead, and a worm-eaten

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR,- SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4

(Continued on fourth ixirjc.)



Amusements. T ORNE-STREET HALL. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9. COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT, Under patronage ot MiJOR MORROW AND OFFICERS OF NO. 3 Company, A-R.V. Tended to BA-NDMA .TER McCOMISH By Members of Band. To C-jkclude with Dance. Mr McComl'h'S Children will sing tho Opening Chorus and a pore-on of Ist act of 11. M.S. Pma- Holders ot 3a a nS 2a tickets admitted to Dance. lOOK out for the Moonlight Excursion J to Wiliow Grove Gardens, North Shore, in connection with No. 3 Company and Band, A.X.V., on December 13. Dinging, dancing, Swings, and other Amusements in the Gardons North r-horo Ferry Boats leavo Auckland at 7 30 and 8 30, returning at 11 p.m. Tickets, la 6d each; may be h.d from «ny Member of the Band or Company.-J, WEBBER, Secretary. ttTc toria toifles concert and ball, Will be Held In the LOKNE-STBEET HALL, ON Monday (Boxing Night), Decbmbkk 27tii, 1880. (Under the Patronago ot tho Officers and Members of the Volunteer Koucki, IMcob—Front Seat . 3g; Second Seats, 2s; Gallery (Concert only), Is, C. P. TAYLOR, Sergt, Honorary Sooreiary. THE Committee of the Mount Albert Public Hall have much pleasure in an nounclngan at to be held in the Mount Albert Hall on THURS DAY Kvening, 16th instant. Dancing to commence at 8 p.m. Ladies' tickets, si; Gentlemen s, 7b Cd. ALLEN WATERHOUdB. Hon. Sec, RCH HILL BAND OF HOPE will givo a Temperance Servics of Sosa. entitled "BART'S JOY." VT , On WEDNESDAY, December 8, in tho Newton Weßt School. Admission, 1b ; Family Tickets, 2a 6d. Com mence at 8.



a CHRISTMAS TREE will bo held on TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 7, At half-past 7 o'clock, in the rONSONBY BAPTIST SCHOOLROOM. All Prizes. No Blanks. Admission—Children, Gd; Adults, Is. UCKLAND" TOTAL ABSTINENCE SOCIETY. ANNUAL SOIREE. The ANNUAL SOIREE will h_ held on MONDAY N«XT, December 0, in the Tomper ance Hall. Albert street. Tea at 6.30 o'clock. The PUBLIC MEETING will be held at 7.30, when Revs. H. R. Dewsbnry, L. U I»i«. G Bond, and Messrs. G. A. Brown and G. Hemas are expected to deliver Addresses. During tne evenloK Musical Selections (vocal and lnstru mental?wiH be rendered by tho MissesL .Edger, Pearce and Hirst, Mrs Judson, Mrs HoUthton i Mr" Hemus, and Mes»rs. F. Edger, J. Hemus, and C. Hemus. 4i Tickets to Tea, Is 63. Free to Meeting. EXCELSIOR LODGE, FRANKLIN ROAD. A Free Literary and Musical Entertainment will be given on WEDNESDAY EVENING, the Bth instant, in the Franklin Road School rem, when a Presentation will be made to Mr. John Blackm an, in Recognition of his Literary and Journalise Services. GOVDXKi Chairman, i OEMUERA GIRLS' SCHOOL. A MUSICAL KNTERTAINMKNT, with Choice Readings, will take place in this School on WBDNKSUAY Evening next, Decembers, at 730 Songa will be Riven by several Ladies, Cantata McMurdo, Mr Forth, Mr Gradwel .and tho Children. Mr Owen Mahon wiU give a Reading. Extracts from "Julius. Cresar bj tho Children. Scene from "Uncle Toiu'b Cabin." in character. , k „_, Admission, Is, in aid ot School Library. T>REA KING-UP. An ENTERTAINMENT by Church of Eng and Grammar School Boys, in the Parnell Hall, on THURSDAY, December 16tb, ISBO, in Aid of " Old Boya' Scholarship Fund." -The PARNELL SABLE ORPHANS will make their First Appearance, to be foi o wed by Musical, Dramatical, Grammatical, and Mathe matical Performances. The artistes have been procured at the expence of thousands ot pound!, Snd will make their flrat bow ta a publlo au dience on this occasion. N.8.-Nearly all the tickets are gone. Tickets ;-Reserved Seats, 2i 6d ; Back do,, Is. Tyr . E W MUSIC. mHE " TTERCULES Q ALOP," Dedicatsd to the Honorable Lady H&rooles Robinson, To be had at the AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE, Corner of Vulcan Lane;



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WANTED, Improvers and Apprcnticei to tho Dressmaking.- Apply to M: Hihdley'B Storo, College Road, Ponsonby. _ ANTED, a Good Blacksmith; norn other need apply.—J. MoKwen, Lowei Albert-street. ANTED, a Person to take part ii household duties, a oomfortablo homo —Apply by lotter " A.8.," Star Oflloe. WANTED, to hire or pnrcbriso, t Secondhand Whcol Chair for tho Btreet —Address this office. WANTED, for tho Boot Trade, twe smart Boys as apprentices.—Appl* Prince and i>avy, Crown Boot Factory, Groy stroot WANTED KNOWN, that the'ro wil bo Preaching on Sunday Evening noxi in tho Old Baptist School, Mount Eden Koad. WANTED, two cood Mowers to dc Pie .> Work —Apply to J. Downey, noai Harp of Erin Hotel, Great South Road. \\/"ANTED, a Boy for the smith's shop, T! to work the drilling machine—Apply tc Cousins and Atkin, Couch Builders, Elliott street WANTED KNOWN.—A large lot of Boys' Knickerbocker Suits Just opened at T. McMastor's, to bo sold at 3s 6 land ___6__ ANTED, Gum Field, a Party (Ex perienced) with plant and capital to run a gumficld, wishes to boar ot a location.— "J.H.," Govornor Brown Hotol. ANTED KNOWN Mrs Whito, Drcasmakor.has removed from Brighton to shop near Parnell Hall. An apprentice wanton. ANTED, an Experienced, Trust worthy Houso and Parlour Maid,— Apply to Mrs Cowie, Bishop's Court, Pdrnoll, between 7 and 8 p.m: WANTED, a Good Female Cook foi tho country.—Apply at onco to Edw, Lewis, Wine and Spirit Merchant, Custom house street ANTED, Owner for Woollen Shattl kindly lent to Mrs Trenwith at Klloralte, Novombor Oth, on tho oooaslon of her lato acci dent—J-Tren with, Wakefield-street ANTED-KNOWN, tbnt you can Dress well for asmall weekly payment by go!ngto Munro & Mllligan. See advertise mont in front page. WANTED, a Fencer for a small job, Corrugated Iron Fence; labourl only.- Auply to James MoEwon, Blaoksmlth, Lower Albcrt-ttroot ANTED KNOWN, a 'Bus meets last train Saturday night, and all trains on Sundays. Single fare, Od ; roturn. Is 3d; night, Is.—J. F. Benallack, Proprietor. WANTED, a Strong Boy ; one accus tomed to tho town.—Apply between 7 and 9 p.m. to Messrs Munro and Mllligan, Kurangahapo Road, opposite Newton Post ottlce. . ANTED, Every One In Queen-street To night, to stop and Beo tho Soup Arl Union, at tho corner of Wellesley-street. Two prizes to be given away. __. WANTED, a 4 or 5 roomed Cottage (foi a family Of 2), gas aud wator laid on prsforred.—Apply (Btatiog Tent) by leter tc " Cottage," Poat Box, No. 131. ANTEDTOSELLa4SO Express Kifle by Turner, quite new, cost £32, wit i 30C cartridges, bullet mould, recapping appuratu?, &c—Apnly t. P. Evltt. Gunmaßor. Queen-'' ANTED, a Lady either us itesideiit or Visiting Governosß, ablo to teach English, French, and Music-Apply to Mrs Glover. Glenalne. Symondß-strott, on Monday or Wednesday, at 1 p.m. ANTED to Sell, a Large Bagatelle Table, with 6 pockets. Bed, 10ft. by iff. Balls, Cues, and M»rklng-bo»rd compl-te.- Applyatthe Cheap Furnituro Mart, Victoria street Bast, next tho Public Hot Bath?. WANTED, Competitors in a Draught Handicap Tonrnamont Prizes will be glven-lst and 2nd. Tho list will be opon till the 15th instant—For further particulars apply aUiothj Public Baths. Vlctorla-strcot East. ANTED, a Situation as Governess, at tho end of tho year, by a young Gorman Lady, who teaches French. German, English, rudiments of Latin, and Drawing.—Address, M. E. W. Speedy. Hsq., Peppitank, Wainul, Hawkesbury, East Coast. . WANT I'D, Teuders for Building a Three-roomed Houso Plans and speci fications to bo seen at the Auckland limber Co.'a office. Tendors will close for same on Wednesday. Bth Instant, at noon. \\7ANTED, Employers to know that we VV guarantee tho Fidolity of Clerks, Collec tors or othera, in situations of trust—John Rcid and Co., Agents for the Victoria Insuranco Co., Limited. WANTED, Orders ior Trousers to measure 13s 6d: Trousorß and Vest 25a; Bnlt 555. Marvellous value at Phillips s Mart, 170, Queen-street. . \ XT ANTED KNOWN, that the Chcapes! Vf House in Town for good Boots and Shoes of all sorts and sizes is tho Choap 800 l Shop, cornor of Quoen-strcet and Market !__■ trance. Come one, como all. No credit to pa. for. Large stock. Must sell. W _ ANTED to Sell, 10 doz. Long White Ostrich Feathers, 6s and 7s fid eaoh worth 10s 6d ; 1 inches wide Embroidery, at Is 6c per yard, worth 3s; 200 Bateste Hats, trimmec in all colours, at 2s. worth 53 6d.-VV Eyre Victoria-street. WANTED, Investors to study cconom. by Buying their Meat from G. Holme Butcher, Queen-street:-Mutton, 2Jd; Hoaal Beef, Id; Boiling Beef. 2jd and 3d: Lard, 6d German s-ausage. 6d; Superior Bee Sausages, Id; Keg Corned Beef. 26s keg,-at Atmospheric Sausage Factory. WANTED KNOWN—AIes and Stout, best Dunedin and Nelson brands bottled by Bindon and Co.: also, Wines and Spirits, first quality; Ales and Stout, 10s per doz. (quarts) 6s p*r dozf (nlnts).-Bindon & Co., High-streot and Vulcan Lane. __^_ W~ ANTED yon all to know, that yout Old Forks, Spoons, and Cruets can be Renovated Equal to New, at Singleton s, Vic toria street. WANTED KNOWN. - Ladies' and Children's Hats, lOd to Is 3d; Trimmed do., from Is 6d; Ladieß' Well-trimmed Hats, at low prices; Bonnets 9s 6d; good assortment^or Cheap Flowers; Children's Oxford Shoes, from Is 6d. Indies will do well to inspect the abovo. —Mrs Whitehead. Milliner, Newton. WANTED, the Ladies to Know that thoy can have their old Jewellery re^ paired and re-gilt or pitted equal to new, at Singleton. Electro-plater, Victoria-street. WANTiSL* KNOWN.—To bring the celebrated Wertheim Treadle Machines tn'o more general use, we are now Selling them at from Five Pounds and upwards.-Hallenstein Bros. Se Co., New Zealand Clothing Factory, Qneen-street, Auckland; and at Albert-street, Thames. WANTED KNOWN, that D. Goldie is prepared to sell Ml kinds of Building and other timber. Including Hardwood. Spokes, Felloes, Iron-Barkand Blue-Gum Shafts. Blocka. Pa tags and Shingles, at his Yards, Lower AlberUtreet, near Dock, at the lowest cash pricesl The timber, being under cover, is better than that purchased elsewhere WANTED KNOWN, that Great Addi tions havo been made at Goodsonsj to tho already beautiful aesortmont of Chlnaand Glassware: Parian Statuary, elegant Crystal Enorenes. Harlequ ta.and Tete TeteSets; loiiet Tea Coffee, and bessert Services; China Flowers and Vases. The Fancy and Toy De par menUs now replete with the latest NoveU tie* Cricket Pets, complete; Hair, Cloth, ana Hat Brushes; Baskets and rfits. Bj^W Cnnrertinas Harmonicums, Organs, Sklpp ng Ropes OWna Marbles, &c„ &c An Inspection solicited— 111, Queen-street WANTED KNOWN—Cash Purchasers will find it to tbelr advantage to obtain their Supplies from tho Parnell Tea and Coffee Warehouse. Note a few of the pricesi :-Jam3, torn 6}d; Marmalade,Bd ; good Rice, 3d; Sperm Candles lOd ; Potted Head and Brawn, la Id per to Sugars, from id. Teas and Coffeeß Bupenor to my In the provincc.-W. S. Collins, Grocor, Parnell. WANTED, every person about to BuUdor requiring Building Material n largo or small quantitieslto caU or] send their AUCKLAND TIMBER COMPANY (Limited). By aid of new and high-class Machinery, every description of Building Materials manu factured of a quality, and at prices, hitherto unknown in the Colony. Trial solicited Prices to meet the times. Special advenes for cash. -Workß: Custom-houae-Btreet West. Office. Custom-house-street East, near Wharf. WANTED, Visitors as well as Ilesi- , dents'in Auckland to call and Inspect the varied stock of New Goodf-all Imported within the last six mpnths-at Goodson sill, Queen-atreet The trade motto at that establish ment being, "Small profits and quick returns or, "Animble 6d better than a slow Is,-Wat ches : Waltham, key and kevleta; Geneva, - Alluminium, Silver, Gilt, and Metal Cases, from 30a; French-American Cloc^B and Alarms, com prising : Right-day and Keyless French. Klliotl ca Carriage, Jokers, Peep o-day. Carriage Alarms, Prince. Princess, Nutmeg, La Belle, Pirate, Wheel, Banner. &c. &c., from 7s 6d, ex cellent time-keepers, and handsome in appear ance. Fresh arrival of Potosl Silver Goods, being white nil through (not plated), wearing equal to silver, Forks. Spoons, Cups, Castors. Cruets, Waiters, Napkin Kings, &c; Gold and Silver Jewellery; Alluminlum, Gilt andSilver plated, in Brooches and Sets, Studs. Rings, Soli taires, Necklets, &c.; Monogram Vesta Do^es, Kicking Mules. 80-peeps; Elephant and Dog Inkstands; Table and Pocket Cutlery in preat variety; Knives and Forks, from 7s pfr doz., Covers, from is 6d per pair; Pocket Knives, from 6d; Sycamore Bread Plattere, from 2a 6d: Knives, from la 6d; Butchers Knives, from Od; Scissor . from Is, at Goodsonsllopposlto Tonka Mart), 111, Queematreetl *?!



Wanted. _ d 1 \\T ANTED, the Public to inspect Single .YV ton's new Stock of Gilt and Electro ,' plated good', Victoria-street • XKT ANTED. —Ask for Waite's Fruit V T Preserving Tins; and see yon getthem. ' Sold by all Ironmongers, and at the Factory, - Fort screet-H. Waite. Wholesale Tinsmith. J \\r ANTED, the Star's Readers to care- V V f ally peruse Goodson's 3 new advertise ments. Ocen: 8 to 6: Saturdays, » to 10.— j London Office: 58, St. Mary Axe. ■jrXTANTED KNOWN, that the Auck _ r r land Music Warehouse having changed „ proprietary, it is my intention to open "The S New Music Warehouse," in the premises ' adiolnin? Canning's, and immediately opposito . tho Bank of New Zealand, on MONDAY, 6th c December, with an entirely New Stook of i. Music, &c, and trust, by a steady attention to the requirements of the public, to merit a fair share of their patronage and support, • ARTHUR EADY. WANTED, North Shore Excursionists to call at Mrs Foster's Luncheon Rooms , (Two doors from the Flagstaff Hotel), where they can be accommodated with Tea and Coffee at any hou ;•. Every attention paid to tho com [ fort of Visitors. Chops and, Steaks. Straw . borrles during the season. Apartments to Let Private Board and Residence. Terms moderate. • Picnlo Parties supplied at twelve hours notice. ", \»/-ANTED KNOWN, that E. Carr V * ud Son have to hand Building Timber • in Kauri and White Pine, Shingles, House i Blocks, Palings, Posts. Rails, and Firewood in • their Yard, Custom-house-street West, opposite end of Hobson-street. N.B.—The increasing domand for White Pine has induced them to 1 arraneo for a constant supnlv. ' \JLT ANTED KNOWN. > To all in Want of Money.—L. H Nou megon is prepared to advance the same on personal or any other seourity, repayable by Weekly instalments.—Note the addreßS: 165, Queen Btreet. opposite the Savings' Bank. ANTEeTKNOWN, that J Morki son, Asphalter, has Removed to hta Now Yard Custem-HoußO-stroet West, between Hobson and Nelson-streets. Asphalting at tondod to on the shortest notloo. Also, a Large stock tf Firewood, out and unout; wholesale and retail. W^ANTED KNOWN, Stationery at YY English prioos; Rulod Noto Paper (oroam laid), 2d por quiro; Envelopes, 2d per packet; Foolsoap and Letter, 9d por quiro all kinds of Fancy Note Paper and Envelopes; Mourning Stationery, Account Pass, and Pocket Books, Pons, Ponolln, Bibles, Albums, Sec, Sec, at prices before unknown in Auckland; a few Boss Puzzles left, at Is; tho Game of Trevole, Is 6d ; Tom Thumb Printing ProB8,8s; Climax Dater, 30a: Automaton Pencil Stamp, 7a 6d ; the Initial Rubber Mtamps, Is each, with Pad and Ink for marking linen or stamping papor or envelopes. Supplied at Goodson's, HI, Queon-Btreot- Observe the Address. . MEOWING.— Wanted, a Man to Mow a Pioco of Land. - Apply to Mr C. T. Wren, Seed Warehouse, Qncen-Btreet BUGGY WANTED—A secoud-haud oue for Pony: or, Buggy and Pony if quiet— FUte lowest price and particulars to "M.J.," Stab Office. Auokland. £_ f\f\f\ CIGARS Just Opened, iy,\J\J \J two years old. To bo sold sharp 1 The largest nnd best value in tho city at 3 for Is. Both shops, Vtctoria-stroet and Quednstreot!—Frodk. Whitehead, Toa Dealer and Tobacconist f_> OOT SI 800 TSI Wantod, my Customers nnd tho Pulblo to know that I havo Opened my Now Shop with a well-assorted Stock of. Boots and Shoes of ovory description, at prices to suit tho timo . Note tho address: J. GKKKN, Victoria-street, near Nelson-stroet, Auckland. Tenders. * j^rSrffir T> EMOVAL AND RE-ERECTION OF XV A SBED. Publlo Works Offloe, Auckland, November 30,1880. Written Tenders will bo received at this office until noon of TUESDAY, 7th December, 1880, for tho Removal of a Shed from the Sheep dip ping establishment at Remuora to Motuihl Island. Specification and conditions of contract can bo seen at this office. Tenders must bo addressed to tho lion, tho Minister for Public Worics Auokland, and marked outside "Tendor for Removing Shed." The lowest or any tendor win not no»o»Barlty be accepted. ByC°(Signe ndt JAMES STEWARI, District Engineer. f"fI**ENDKRS, for the Erection of a School _L houso at CiiuncniLL. will be rooeived by the Education Board, Wyndham-streot, Auck land, until NOON .of MONDAY, Oth December Plans and Specifications at tho Office of the Board, and on application to tho Chairman, Dis trict School Committee. ChurchliL m O BUILDERS. ST. ANDREW'S NEW CHURCH, CAMBRIDGE. Tenders will bo received up to 3 p m. on THURSDAY, December 9th, for theEreotlon of the above Church. Plans. Sec, at our offices, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY & SON, Architects. rjFTo CAKVEN TER S. Tendors will bo received until nojn o£ MON DAY, Docember 6, for tho Erection of a Cottage in Ponsonby. KDWARD BAHTLKy , Architect TENDEttS will be received until Mon day, the 6th rccombor, at noon, for tho Erection of alCottage at Northcote (Stokes Point). Planß, etc., at my office. _, W. F. HAMMOND, Architect South British Chambers. Volunteer notices. AUCKLAND NAVAL BRIGADE. A Church Parade of the abovo Corps will take placo TO-MORKOW MORNIVH; muster at Kiroboll, junction ot Grey-streot, at 10.15. Whito Jumpors, Bluo Trousers, and Straw Hats. Ith December, 18S0. SAM. JSNKIN, Hon. Secretary. urapery. TAST FEW WEEKS OF THK G C S It H A EEL A A X T P 1 DISSOLUTION CF PARTNERSHIP ON THE 31st DECEMBER. THE WHOLE STOCK MUST BE CLEARED! pREAT SACRIFICES! /~IREiT SACRIFICES! tS" During tno remainder of the Salo we intend to SLAUGHTER the Baianco of tho STOCK at Prices UNPRECEDENTEDLY LOW: and those who wish to make their Summer Purchase advantageously should mako it a point to INSPECT THE BARGAINS 1 OOMER FIELD & TECK., DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, AND OUT FITTER?, 134, QUEEN-STREET. Stove ani uven Maker. riEE HERBERT A. SMITH'S O OVENS STOVES. RANGES. &C. KsDeolally the New Zealand kCLIPSE rispeoi y COTTAGE RANGE BEWAKE OF IMITATIONS » / H.H. SMITHS S g L AUCKLAND/* * __m. ii. ■ WHAT THE PERSONS WHO HAVE THEM IN USE SAY ! I have purchased several wrougbt-iron Stoves from Herbert H. Smith for the use of vessels, and I can recommend them to owners tnd masters of vessels. C . A. Harms. We have used Mr Herbert H. Smith's Ships' Stores in several of our vessels, and we can confidently recommend them as durable and in every way suitable for coasting vessels. D. H. McKenzie & Co- Auckland. Stoves sold on the Deferred Payment. Ssstbm. AUCKLAND IRON WORKS, DUKHAM-STKEET.



To Let. mo LET, Wo .Small Cottages at Mills' fl. Lane.—Apply No; 1 ( Weßt Queen-street— J, M. Macdonald, Agent. __ TO LET, a 6-roomed House, centrally situate .—Apply to H. Partington, Stich bnry's BuildiDgs, Queen-street. rpO LET, a Neat House of Seven Rooms I Scullery, water laid on. James Reid Eden Terrace. 0 LET, a comfortable 6-roomed Cottage In Nelson-street—H. J. Riordan, Nelson-' street — 0 LET, 5-roomed House in Gloucester, street, near Newton Road.—Apply on the premises, or to Jame3 Blakey, Block and Pmrp works, next to the Dock.- rp.O LET, a Commodious Store, with JL offices complete; situated in Durham- Btreet.—For particulars apply to G. W. Binnoy, Lower Queen-street. mW o~~Rooms to Let, unfurnished or I partly furnished, with uss of kitchen; opea for a week Apply next door Wellington Hotel, Union-street _ t OliETjlTComfortable House (Victoria street West), in good order. Parlour, Kit chen, Scullery, &c, 5 bed-rooms, let to a good tenant: rent, 16s per week.—John W. James, Builder; Viotoria-street; . TO LET, an old-established Horse shoeing Borge, in tho heart of the city; a good opening for an industrious man. Can be arranged for with or without tools.—Apply A. Mackle, Durham-street West, Auokland. O_LBT,0 _LBT, in the rising Township of Whangarei, a General Store; best posi tion. Small Stook at valuation. Present owner retiring from businoss. Termu easy.—Apply to James Wilson, Whangarei. November 16,1880. TO BE LET, at Onehunga, the well finished House of nine rooms, with Stable, COach-houso, &c, and with or without two aores of land, situated at Norman's Hill, at prosont occupiod by Dr. Torrance. Possession can bo given 12th December.—Apply to Wm. Stevenson, Onehunga. TO LET, House and Grounds in Upper Symonds-street, lately occupied by G. P. Pieroe, Eeq, known as " The Nook;" eleven rooms, water and gas laid on: gas in drawing and bedroom grates. House entirely newly f uraiahod. Furnituro can bo taken at a valua tion. House, grounds, fences, &c„ in first-class order. Stable and Coach-house can bo built, which will be taken by the owner of property on oxplration of lease.-Apply to WM. ASHTON & SON, Insurance Buildings. tVevonport, NORTH SHORE. Handsomo v illa Residence (8 rooms), on the Bcaoh, Completely Furniahod. Terms Moderate. —Oliver Mays, Post Office Store, Devonport. ivr 0 It T 11 C 0 T E. TO LET. for a term, Mr Tunny's Residence, Stokes' Point; six large rooms, grounds beauti fully laid out and delightful view. R. HORNE. Shortland-street. For. Sale. POR SALE (a rare chance for a poor man, as It must bo sold), 164 acres Choice Country Land, situated in tho Parish ut Puko atua, County of Kden, In the Wairewa High way District. The property is nlcelr situated, commanding an extensive viow. It fronts a mala road, and settlers' farms not far distant. The wholo country around is valuable proporty, and rising in value. The above is offered at 7s 9d per aero.—Apply to Carbines and Lusher, Auctioneers, Queen-street. ( UR SALE, Cheap, a House of Five looms and kitchen.—Apply to T. Cox, Commercial Road, Great North Road. CSOR SAL 8, or To Let, a First-rate l_ Buainess in Waikato. Stook at a valua tion if required.—Apply to L. D. Nathan & Co. [71 OU SALa, in woss-strect, Newton, a l- Kour-roomei House with sklllion; good woll.—Apply P. Bramwoll. Qneen-Btreet Whart. 171 OR SALE, in Pousonby, near main ' road, New Verandah Cottage, fourrooms, with one or three allotments, fenced. Price, £200 or £255 respectively.—D. F. Evans, Estate Agent. I j .OR SALE, a first-class Hansom Cab, ' Horse, and Harness, in first olass condition, —For price and particulars apply A. Mackle, Royal Standard Carriage and Bpring Factory, Durham-street West, Auckland. ITiOR IMMEDIATE SALE, on Easy t" Terms, 0 Roomod House, in Karangahape Road;in lirat-class repair; water laid on.—For particulars, apply to Carbines and Lusher, Auctioneers. }7IOR SALE, in Mount Eden District, ' New Houso (not quite finished), of seven rooms, etc., stable, outhouses, with two and a half acres volcaDio land, fenced and devided; kitchen garden and paddock; a great bargain; must bo sold. Price only £260.-D. F. Kvans, Kstato Agent, 71, Queen street, opposite Bank of New Zealand. sf^af\f\ OIGaRS Just Opened, ,\J\J\J two years old. To be sold sharp! Tho largest and beat value in the city at 3 for Is. Both shops, Victoria street and Queen-street.—Fredk. Whitehead, Tea Dealer and Tobacconist. t7\ 0 _ R SALE. FISE FARM AND GOOD FLAX MILL. Good Flax Mill, with water-power capable of driving any amount of machinery, together w*h flno Farm of 200 acres of alluvial land unsurpassed In quality, with over 1,000 tons Sof very lino Klax, and abundance in tho neighbourhood, rhis property is nearly all fonccd and subdivided, and in culti vation. Thero is a nice new house of 7 rooms, with large Barn, Garden, and Orchard. It is only 40 miles distant from Auckland, and has railway communication, with good roads, along with water carriage for Produco to railway station.—Apply to George Fraser, or J. C. Anderson, i\o. 6, South British Insurance Buildings. I 111 ■_• n SALE " In that rising suburb Ponsonby, and else where :— Gentleman's Residences, at from £1000 Villa Kesidcnces, at from £350 Cotrnges. at from £125 Farms, largo and small, improved and otherw iso _ Also ■ Building Allotment in Grace-street, 100 x 125, for £150. Wallace-street, 150 x 400, for £210 Shechan-street, 60 x 100, for £55. Carlton and Park Roads, 401 per foot. Milford-stieet, M. x 150, for £110. Wood-street, 33 xIOO, for £27. Williams-Street 33 x 132, form Oxford-street, 33 x 100, with old cottage thereon, for £12. D. F, EVANS, Estate Agent, 71, Queen-street Opposite Bank N.Z. jrx N SALE. 1 BOAT (Clinker BuUt), MA3T, SAILS, and OAKS;complete. Apply to J. CRAIG, FORTSTREKT. Meetings. w<TJ A.C.B. SOCIETY, Auck- J? >"» • land Branch, No.Bl. 1 The Quarterly Meeting of the above I will take placo, in St. Patrick sHa|L Hobson-street, on WEDNESDAY next, Bth December, at 8 o clock p.m. Business:—Nomination of Officers, &c. Secretary in attendance from 7 o'clock to receive contributions. As _ Secretary. JIOYAL UNITED FRIENDS. Tho Fegular Quarterly Meeting of Lodge Reliance ol the abovo Order will be held in tSe Masonic Had. Newton, on Tuesday, the /th December, 1880, at 730 p.m. Business .Election of Officers, and appointing a Valuer. Ihe Secretary will be in the Lodge-room, at 7 p.m. sharp to receive contributions. By order of tho W.M.'-JAMES COX, Secretary. IRA LODGE, No. 34 8, I.C. The Regular Monthly Meeting will b-_ held at the LodKe-roum. Masonic Hotel, Princes-atreet, on MONDAY Next, the 6th instant, at 7.30 p.m. Visiting Brethren are invited to attend. W. L. MITCHELL, Secretary. AROHA GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). TO BE BEGISTERKD. An Extraordinary General Meeting of Share holders will be held at the Office of the Under lined? Shortland-street, on MONDAY, the 6th '"Business": To adopt Company's Rules; Elec tion of Directors and Auditor. F. A. WHITE. Manager pro tern. Auckland, 3rd December, 1880. TO THE BRICKLAYERS OF AUCK LAND. An Adjourned Special Meeting of the Trade will be held on TUESDAY, December 7, at 7.30 nm. sharp, when all Bros, are earnestly re quested to be in attendance. By order of the President-John Jas. Hunter, Secretary. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULD ING SABH AND DOOR COMPANY LIMITED). Notice is horeby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders of this Company will be held at the Office of the Com pany, Mrchanics' Bay, Auckland, on WEDNES DAY, tho flfteenh day ot December 1880, at twelve o'clock noon. Business: To authorise the Directors to raise tionoy onDebentures, and to issue Debenture on aohalf of the Company. By order of the Secretary. Auckland, December 3,1880. EW GOLDEN PAH GOLD MINING COMPANY, LIMITED. Tho Fourth Ordinary Annnal Meeting of tbo ibove Company will be held at tho Company s Office 5. New Zoaland Insurance Bulldines, Auckland, on FRIDAY, 17th December, 1880, it 3 p.m. Business—To receive Directors' Report and Balance-sheet; Elect Directors for the ensuing year; determine whether Work fhall be resumed in the Mine, or the Company woundup: and any other Business that may bo brought before the meeting. By order of the Directors. JOHN R. RANDERSON, Manager, Auckland, December 2nd, 1880. T N;CH O R HOTEL. A DERBY SWEEP on tho AUCKLAND CUP, 103 a member. Good Prizes, 5 per cent commission chargod. JOHN ADAMS.



Personal. i — W'S. FRlEND.—Thanks; checkmated. Write again. Gazette Notifications- PUBLIC NOTIFICATION. Crown Lands Office, Auckland, November 15 1880. I hereby notify that the Rural Lands men tioned in the Schedule horeunder will be offered for sale by public auction at this office on Fri day, the 17th day of December next, at the hour of 11 o'clock in the forenoon. D. A. TOLE, Commlsjioner of Crown Lands. SCHEDULE. OWHETU BLOCK, NEAR HELENSVILL .. KAIPARA SURVfI* DISTRICT. Block. Section. Arci. Upsst Prioo. XIV. 1 203 0 0 101 10 0 XV.- 3 278 0 0 139 0 0 Description of Land :-Seotion I: Half the area heavy forest, comprising some fine kauri, punn, &o * remainder fern and ti-tree; ißtlff clay soil. Seotion 2: Broken land; all forest -kauri,totara, puriri, rimu, &c; well watered. Not.—Plans may be seen, and further par ticulars of the land on application at this office. Terms of Sale-Ono-fourth of purchase money to be paid at the time of sale, and the balance within one month thereafter, otherwise the part of the purchase money paid by way of deposit shall bo forfeited, and the contract for the sale of the lard shall henceforward be null and void. Crown Grant fee to be paid on completion of purchase. p>UBLIC NOTIFICATION. Crown Lands Office, Auckland, 15th November, 1880. I hereby notify that the right to dig for and remove Kauri Gum (ror a period ot one year, from tho Blocks ot Land mentioned in the schedule hereunder,will be. offered for sale by public auction, at this office, on Fri day, the I7th day of December next, at the hour of 11 o clock in the forenoon. D . A. TOLE, Commissioner of Crown i-ands. SCHEDULE. Kaipara Block, Hobaon County-25,700 acres, at an upset price of £150. Manginangina Blcok, Bay of Is ands County —6,81i0 aires, at an upset price of £30. , N.B.—The Land Board reserves to itself the , right to dispose ot any portions of the abovo : blooks during the term specified. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION. Crown Lands Office, i Auckland, November, 17,1830. The following Parcel of Land will be offered for Lease (for depasturing purposes only) by publte auction at this office, on Monday the 20th day of Decomber next, at tho soar of II o'clookin the forenoon. A _ TOLE) Commissioner of Crown Lands, MONGONUI COUNTY. Portions of the Pariahoa of Mongonnl East and WhaKapaku-18,200 acres (3 rd-class ] lands) for a period of 11 years. Upset , prioe per annum, £10. i N.8.-Rent to bo paid yearly in advance. The whole or any part of these lands may at any time taring the currency ot the lease be : resumed by tho Lund Board for the purposes of , occupation or selection. I PUBLIC NOTIFICATION, SALE OF RURAL LAND 3. LAND DISTRICT OF AUCKLAND. CROWN LAND 3 OFFICE. ,! I hereby notify that tho Rural Lands mentioned in the eohedule hereunder will bo offered for sale by public auction at this office on Monday, the 20th day of December, 1880, at the hour of 11 o'clock in the forenoon. D. A tola;, Commissioner of Crown Lands. SCHEDULE. Piako County. Tfl ABOHA BLOCK. WAITOA SURVBY DISTRICT. Block. Seotion. Area. Upset Prio\ A. R P. £ S. d. XII 1 131 0 8 262 10 0 2 274 2 8 519 10 0 3 300 0 8 600 10 0 4 2D" 2 27 585 10 0 5 148 2 29 297 10 0 6 297 3 9 696 0 0 7 295 3 15 592 0 0 8 291 3 6 584 0 0 9 300 0 8 600 10 0 10 296 2 28 593 10 0 U 305 2 5 61110 0 12 300 0 8 600 10 0 Description of Land: -Sections 1, I, and 5, mostly swamp: 2 and 3, mostly flax and fern, tolerably dry: 6, mostly swamp, about 50 acre 3 dryl : 7, mostly swamp, about 40 acres dry ; 8, mostly swamp, about 10 acres dry: 9 and 11, all swamp. 10, mostly swamp, about 25 acres dry. TE AROHA SURVEY DISTRICT. Block. Section. Area. Upset Price. A. R.P. £ s d IX 1 87 2 32 197 8 0 X 2 138 3 0 277 10 0 3 119 2 0 239 0 0 1 137 333 276 0 0 6 292 0 0 581 0 0 7 46 2 25 93 0 0 8 64 0 0 128 0 0 Q 46 2 0 93 0 0 10 50 016 100 10 0 U 5) 0 16 100 10 0 XI. 61 101 0 0 176 15 0 Description of Land :-Block IX.: Section 1, mostly dry fern land, about 5 acres of bush on river- 2, mostly swamp, about 12 acres dry, a littlo Wh and manuka; 3, dry fern land, a little tall manuka; 4, about half dry, half swamp ; 6. 7 and 11. all Bwamp; 8, nearly all swamp; 9, mostly swamp. 5 aero* dry : 10. mostly swamp, 8 acres dry. Block XL: Section 61, nearly all swamp. Bay of Islands County, hukerenui survey district. Block. Section. Aroa. Upset Price. a. is. p. £ B d vt 1 42 320 21 10 Q V ' 2 40 2 0 20 6 0 Description ot Land: - Section 1, 4 acres kahikatea and swamp, remainder undulating fern hillB; section 2, 8 acres kahikatea and swamp, do. do. KAWAKAWA SURVEY DISTRICT. Block. Section. Area. Upset Price. A. B. P. £ s a XVI. 3 21 028 10 12 6 AY ' 4 21 311 11 0 U 5 20 1 28 15 17 6 G 21 1 19 10 15 0 7 21 2 38 10 17 6 8 21 I 2 16 2 6 9 21 3 0 10 17 6 10 21 2 30 10 6 3 U ■ 20 3 0 10 7 6 12 21 326 1610 0 Description of Land :- 3 and 4. undulating open fern land, clay eoU, fronts main road;.s. undulating open fern land;. 6, 7,9, and 11, undu lating open land, 4 acres mixed bush in Section 7 and lor 2 aores huah in the other Sections; 8. 10. 12, undulating open land, soil good m the gullies, about six acres light bush in eaoh Seo tion.lexcept 12, which is half bush. PARISH OB BOAPBKAPEKA. Lot. Aroi. Upset Price. a. r. p. £ s. d. 66 35 0 0 17 10 0 57 25 3 9 13 0 0 69 20 0 0 10 0 0 60 20 2 30 10 7 6 60 30 0 10 15 2 C Description of Land :-Lot 56. 5 acres good level land, rest broken fern hills; Lot 57. _ acres bush, 5 aore3 good level land, rest broken fern hills: 69.60, 61, undulating medium quality, dtree scrub, accessible by road and water. PARISH OF KAWAKAWA. Lot. Area, Upset Price. _. R. p. £ s. d. 112 59 1 23 44 12 G 113 2t 1 15 24 10 0 114 20 113 20 10 0 145 20 0 5 20 5 0 llfi 20 0 2 15 3 - U7 20 0 2 10 2 6 113 20 0 2 10 2 6 Description ot Land :-L0t142, open fern land, 10 aores flat rioh soli, accessible by road and river; 113, open fern land. G aores swamp, some titree and alluvial soil; 144, open fern land and hightitree. undulating and flat, with alluvial soil; 145, do., do,, fronting railway line; 116. do., undulating, fronting railway line; 147. 5 acres bush, remainder undulating open land, fronting railway; 143, 1 acre busb, 4 acres swamp, remainder undulating fern land, front ing railway. Manukau County. parish of tuakau. Lot. . Area. Upset Price. a. R. p. £ s. d. 13 H6 0 0 232 0 0 Description otLand :-Good second-class land, day subsoil, 60 acres bush, tawa and other .oft woods, 80 to 90 acres level, remainder in short slopes, all ploughable. NoTB.-Plans may be seen, and further par ticulars ot tho Land obtained on application at 1 Terß!B Cof Sale:—One-fourth of purchase money to be paid at time of sale, and the balanco with in one month thereafter, otherwise the part of the purchase money paid by way of deposit shall bo forfeited, and the contract for the sale of the land Bhall henceforward bo null and void. Crown Grant fee to be paid on completion of purchase. Board ani Kesidence. BOARD and Residence.—A vacancy for a few single Gentlemen, with all the com forts of a home; terms to suit the times.- -Mrs Hastings. Woodbine Cottage, Grey-street UPERIOR Board and Resident ; five minutes' walk from Bank ot New Zealand, Delightfully situated; no children: large garden, overy convenience.—Addrees at this office. OVERITCTirBROWx-'E HOTJJL HOBSON-STREET Board and Lodging _-_-20s per week Mnole room) -25a



Lost and Found. LOST, a Milkman's Book ; finder will be rewarded on leaving same at this office, oi Eden Vine Hotel. Name lnalde. LOST, by a Lady collecting for a worthy object, last evening, in the vicinity ol Queen, Hobson, and Coo* streets, £10 in notes and gold. No. of notes known.—Finder re warded by Mr James Flynn, Bookseller, Wel- Lsley-Btreot. OST, a fow days ago in the City (be lieved in or near Shortland-street), the Tracing of a Highway District Map.—The finder will be well rewarded by leavine it at Mr B. de Thierry's, Nativo Interpreter, High-Btreet. LUS I, between the Auckland Clnb and the Queen-street Wharf, a Small Tiaer's CUw. set in gold.—Kinder will be rewarded by returning the samo to Mr Whitaker, Emily Place. 171IVE SHILLINGS REWARD.—Los', 1 at Three Kings or Mount Eden Road, on Tuesday la»t, Silver Locket.—Finder will receive tho abovn reward on leaving it at Vamon's next Wood's, Butcher, Sjmonds> street. Public Notices i "DOARS OF EDUCATION. The Examination for District Sct> olarshios will bo held at Auckland on MONDAY, 20th Decem ber instant, and following days. "OOARD OF EDUCATION. The Christmas Holidays for Bchoo . in and near Auckland and at the Thames wid be from FRIDAY, 24th December, to FRIDAY. 21st January, both days inclusive. School Committees of Country Districts can arrange the holidays at their discretion, sub.iect to the Begulations. By order of the Board. * VINCENT E. RICK. Seorotary. sf\f\f\ CIGARS Just Opened, ,\J\J\J two years old. To he sold snarp I The largest and best value In tho city at 3 for Is. Both shops, Victoria-street and Queen-street.—Fredk. Whitehead, Tea Dealer and Tobacconist. 1 rVK PIECES 07 WHITE CALICO A_ 4&_ SHIRTING, BOft and heavy, nearly 36 Incheß wide, Id per yard.—J. COBgrave and Co. AAA BOXES Choice Tea on sale, 20s &\j\J per box: usual price, 25s.—W. S. Collins, Tea Dealer, Parnell. LBURNIA GOLD-MINING COMPANY (Limited). The Share Registers will be closed from noon in MONDAY, the 6th instant, until noon on THURSDAY, the 9th instant, when a Dividend Df Two Shillings and Sixpence per share, will be payable at the Company's Office, Auckland. H. N. GARLAND, Manager. Deoember 2nd, 1880. LD GOLDEN CALF GOLDMINING COMPANY, (Limited). A call of ONE SHILLING per SHARE on the Sompany's capital has this day been made pay able on WKDNBSDAY, the 12th day of Jan uary, 1881, to the Manager, at the Company's jfflco, No. 11, Now Zealand Insurance Company s Buddings, Auckland. D. G. MACDONALD, Manager. Auckland. Decomber 3,1880. PARNELL NURbEKIES : Strawberries and Cream, Daily.—James Mason. TIHE Largest and (Jneapest otock ot DR4PERY and CLOTHING In New Zealand, as well as the Greatest Variety w ihoose from, is at J. Co3grave and Co. s, Quae.l -itreet. WM. PYE has removed to the New Buildings on Queen-street Wharf — Railway Dining Rooms—and hopes to see his lid customers back again, and alao invites the jeneral publio to give him a call. fa S. rkD.—Black Kid Gloves, 2 buttons. & _f K. LOVETT, Wellesley-street. j^-OTICE. NOTICE. NOTICE. EXOKLSIOR! CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. Real Silver Rosebuds. Mr GEORGE COOK, Electro-plater, Papa inra, having now perfected his proceßS for jonverting natural Plants into most beautiful Silver and Gold Ornaments, bega to inform his 'riends and tho publlo generally that he has iust completed a large assortment of Rosebuds n Silver and Gold, in the shape of Brooches, Earrings, Sec Alao, a lot of the most perfect Ferns ever yet produced, highly suitable for Shristmaa Presents. Sco Opinions of the Press. To ba bad at Mr Greenahields', Shortland Cres cent, and at Mr J. Jenkins's, Newmarket. __r_t\C_f\ LADIES' AND I_U,UvJvJ GIRLS' STRAW HATS New.and the Fashion), ls.-J. Cosgrave nnd Co TpOR NAPIER DIRECT. ISf3^^. The schooner MbaET 'COLUMBIA' ts now loading for the above port, and will have nuick despatch. For freight, & c.,ap^ly H tO MoKENziBi Custom-House-street. pONSONBY HIGHWAY DISTRICT. RATE, 18S0-1. Notice Is hereby given that the Rate for the current yearia now overdue, and must be PAID FORTHWITH to avoid legal proceedings for Its recovery. ..... The collector will attend dally to receive pay ment at the Ponaonby Hill between the hours of 7 and 9 each evening until SATURDAY, the 18th Inst. T> SEDDON j_ VANS> Chairman. Ponsonby, Decomber 1,1880. (_/_A LADIES' PARASOLS at Is 9d. o\j\J -J. Cosgrave and Co. HOMAS CAIN, CONFECTIONER, GREY-STREET, Junction of QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. T.C. in returning thanks to his Customers, for past (avows, who visited him in Karangahape Road, solicits a continuanco ot the same at his store ai above. Ladies I Christmas is approach ing and you cannot do better than patronise my delicious 3weets and Confectionery.—Note the Address I JC? .f\ to £1,003 ENT on Building Society 3fi^_Lvr 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 nvestmep*- O STOREKEEPERS AND HOUSE HOLDERS. Those who once make purchases from the Extensive and Varied Stock of EARTHENWARE. CHINA, AND GLASS WARE, Kept by the undersigned, will adnf.t that Cus tom-house-street is the proper place to go to. EDWARD LEWIS. An Experienced Packer Engaged. KAnn MEN'S AND BOYS' _y,\J\J\J STRAW HATS (New Shapes), Is.—J. Cosgrave and Co. WC. DENNES gives notice that all . accounts three months past due will be sued for and machines taken away unless paid at once.—DepOt, Queen-street. ALL ACCOUNTS due to the Estate ol the lato T. G. Woollamß. not paid before tho 14*h instant, will be handed to a solicitor for recovery wit hont further notice. C. FRASh.it, Executor. December 1,1880. Messrs Partridge and Woollams are author ised to receive the same. at. CASES Stephen's Pickles to be £& sold at BJd per bottle. The greatest Bargain in Auckland.-W. S. Collins! Grocer, Parnell. m E A I TEA! TEA! My New Seasons Teas, at la 8d per lb., 2s per lb., and 2a 6d per lb., aro a great success. Everybody dlssatißfled with their present sup plies should certainly give them a trial. A reduotion of 2d per lb. on 1210. parcels. F. WHITEHEAD, Tea Dealer and Tobacconist. Victoria-street. Tobacconist, Queen-street. ■yOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, CORNEB OF WBXLESLKV AND ALBEBT STEKETB LIBRARY AND READING-ROOM. The READING-P OOM is comfortablyf urnishod, and is suplied with English, American, and Co'onial Papers; Napier, New Ply mouth, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin Newspapers; "Home News, "Po'jlio Opinion," "European Mai, "Weekly Times;" Illustrated Journals, including the "Graphic," "Illustrated London News," "Punch.' &c, Sec. MA OAZ. TNBS — Blackwood's, Harper s, AlacMiilan's, "Eclectic,"and "Nineteenth Century," •■Cornhill." "All the Year Round," "Argosy,' "Saturday" etc.,.etc REVI_.WS-t.ie " Quarterly," "Edin burgh," " Princeton," etc., etc; Sclentiflc American," "English Mechanic, &c„ «c Subscription—2s6d per Quarter. The LIBRARY contains upwards 0f: 2.500 vote., in the various departmentsi of Literature. New Works frequently added. Subscription-28 6d per Quarter. FILES kept of all the Leading Colonial and Local Newspapers. DRAUGHTS, CHESS, &c. Tea and Coffee Provided. Boarding House Register, Employment Register YOUNG M"EN ata invited to avail themselves ot the ad van &£a_«Xl by the Association. STRANGERS WELCOMED, and allowed free use of. the Rooms on application to the General Secretary. t_T Information gladly givon at the Rooms. Open Daily from 8 till 10 p.m. THOMAS BUDDLE, Hon. Secretary



YODNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO CIATION, corner of Wellesley and Albert atreets.-Meeting for United Prayer will be held . THIS (Saturday) EVENING, at 7.30. A Bible Reading will be given. Friends cordially i^ ■ vited. A BIBLE CLASS for YOUNG MEN . every Sunday afternoon from 3 till 4, _, mIEATRE ROYAL: SUNDAY EVEN _L ING SERVICES, undor tho conduot Of the Young Men's Christian Association -To morrow Evening, from Bto 9. All are inviteoi Seats Free. . NEWTON Congregational Sunday-school Re-opening and Anniversary Services will bo celebrated on Sunday, tho 12tn Decem ber. Services will be conducted in the Morning, at 11, by the Rev. A. Carriok; In the Afternoon, at 3. by the Rev. W. Morley; In the Kvenlng at 6.30, by the Rev. J. Robertaon. Collections will be taken at each service on behalf ol toe Schools Funds. Annual Boiree on Tuesday, Uta instant ____——— LOKNE-STREET HALL. - UNSEC TARIAN SUNDAY SERVICES, 5h December.-Morning Service only, at 11. sut jeofc, "Man in His Dependence on God: aut repreaentationa of Theology." , HE GOSPEL will be preached on Sun. day evening next at the old BapUrt school, Mount Eden Road, at 6.30 p.m. Subject. "Jesus, the Christ* CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, Bores. ford-street-The usual Services_wM ba oonducted To-morrow (Sunday). \™&Jg*g*. the Rev. J. Robertson, M.A.. in the Morning, at 11. and in the Evening, at 6.30. ODDFELLOWS' HALL, foot ot Cook street-Lord's Day Serrfee atWO tun. Gospel Address by Mr Goodaoo. AU seats rree. T>RESBYTERIAN CHURCH, North _L Shore.-Divine Service will be conducted To-morrow (Sunday), sth December, Morning, at 11 a.m„ by Mr Bramo; Evening, at 6.30 p.m., by the Rev. Mr McCullnm. - /CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF \J L4.TTERDAYSAINTS, George Batt will preach intheNewtonHaU, To-morrow evening-. Subject: " TLs Judgments of God in the Last Days." AU are Invited. No Collection. E" LLERSLIE WESLEYANSERVICES. -Divine Service will be oonducted in the Publio School-room, To-morrow Evening, at 6.80 o'clock, by Mr Girling. \TORTH SHORE WESLEYAN l_y CHURCH.-Dlviue Service To-morrow. Morning,at 1 .by Mr Hogg; Evening, 6.30. by Re v. t i.R.Dewßbnr*. esßnre TTNITED METHODIST tfKJSK I U CHURCH, Junction of Pitt and Vincent streets.-Sunday Services, December stb. con ducted in the Morning, alll °; ci^; *£%*&* LW. Isitt; Evening, at 6.30, by Re? H-_igy»>F TJRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, r Alexandra-Btreet-The Rev. J. I*ng wIU preach in the Morning at 11, and in the Evening at 6.30. . . PRIMITIVE METHODIST SUNDAY SERVICES, Excelsior Hall, Upper Pltt street-The Rev. J. Long will preach.iti the Afternoon at 3, and Auxiliary in. tho Evening at 6.30. -' TEMPERANCE HALL. — Geo. A. Brown will delivera lecture on■ Sunfla-j night at 6.30. Suhj ect:" The Spirit, What IB It. Morning service at 11 o'clock. _____ PITT~S~TREET WESLEYAN CHURCH.-MorninK, at ILRej;., H. B. Uewsbury; Evening, at 6.30, Rev W. Morley^ IVTEWMARKETWESLE V A N ll SERVICE3.-Newmarket HaU.-Divine Servioe To-morrow Evening, at 6.30 0 CIOOK, by Rev. Geo. Bond. . AfEW NORTH ROAD WESLEYAN IS SUND AY-SCHOOL will hold their Annl versary Services to-morrow, December sth. The Rev. R. Taylor will preach in the morning. In tho afternoon the Rev, W. Morley will address the children. Iv the evening the Rev, H. R. Dowsbnry will preach. UNITED METHODIST FREE CHURCH, MOUNT EDEN. THIRD ANNIVERSARY-SUNDAY, DEO. B, 1880. Services will bo held in the Distriot School room :— 3 p.m.-Preacher, Rev. R. TAYLOB 6.30 p.m.—Mr G. Hemus The after meeting will bo conducted by a Lady Evangelist (Mrs Tampsen), lately arrived from England. Tea Meeting - FRIDAY, December M, Speeches by Revs. Morley, Nixon, and Taylo . Chairman, Mr O. Atkin. Auctions. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7. FLOUB, CHEESE, &C. For and on account of whom it may concern. G. W. BINNEY. WILL sell by public auction, at his Mart, Queen-street, on Tuesday, De sember 7. at 11 o'clock, 86 eacks Flour (slightly damaged) 30 cases Cheese 9 kegs Butter 4 kegs I>ard 5 cases Bloaters. Terms at Sale. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8. 3HRI6TMAS BON BONS, COSAQUES, TOYS, BRUSHWARE, PICTURES, OLEOGRAPHS, JEWELLERY, BASKETWARE, &0., &C, &C. GABRIEL LEWIS HAS received instructions to sell, at his Store, on above date, at 11 o'olock, 10 CASKS OF ABOVE GOODS, to close accounts. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9. TO SADDLERS, DEALERS, AND - OTHERS. GABRIEL LEWIS EAS received instructions to sell, at hia Store, on abovo date, at 11 o'clock, - 10 CASE 3 SADDLES AND SADDLERY. SO., &c, &0. Terms at Sale. 7. TONKS.] [B. C. CASE. MONDAY, DECEMBER 6. MAIZE! MAIZE! MAIZE! , Ex 'Southern Cross.' B, TO N~K S & CO. WILL sell by auction, on Monday next, at 11 o'olock, 750 sacks PRIME MAIZE. B. TONKS & CO. 3, TONKS.] [R. C. CABB. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8. B. TONKS & CO. WILL sell by auction, on Wednesday,' at 12 o'clock noon, 200 cases BLOOD'S STOUT 120 cases CHAMPAGNE, Prime Brands 150 cases CL ARETS and BURGONDZ 200 cases BRANDY &C, &C, &C, B. TONKS & CO. in J. TONKS.J IR. O. CABE. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9; B. TONKS & CO. WILL sell by auction, on Thursday, at 11 o'clock. 2000 VOLUMES NEW BOOKS, per B. . ' Durham.' from the celebrated Pub lishing House of James Blackwood and Co., comprising Novels, Child ren's Books, Historical and Scientific Works &C, &C, &C. ... ] Mostly Well-bound and for Positive Sale. B. TONKS & CO. B TONKS [R.C.CABB THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16. RUAKAKA TOWNSHIT, TE AROHA. . The New Goldfields Township on the Te Aroha Goldficlds, immediately ad joining the Prospectors' Claim, and running down to, and inclnd ing, the Landing-place on the Waihoa river. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell Above ou Thursday, December 16, at 12 o'olock noon. The position of the above stamps it at once aa the site for the settlement of a large and pros perous population. It is immediately adjoin ing the Te Aroha Goldfleld; is situated on a gentle slope from the Te Aroha Mountain down to the river, to which it has an extensive front ige ; and, apart from its proximity to the Gold field, it is the centkk of a Rich Agricultural District, which will, ere long, as settlement progresses, become tbo Garden of the Auckland Province. The steamers now land passengers for the Goldflelds on this Property. Plans now ready. Terms Liberal.. i [Continued on Fourth Page.]