DR. WALLIS IN REPLY TO MR BLACK.

(To the Editor.)

Sir,—l beg to reply to the questions which Mr A. Black puts to mo in your ishue of Saturday. Mrßlack's nature is so honest, and so transparent in its honesty, that his object in putting these questions is as plain as a pike-stall. Evidently, he -wants to show that there were good reasons for the unexpected conduct of the four Auckland members, and also that some alleged stoppages in October last of public business and payments was caused by the Liberal Party in the House. The wine of the late banquet (I speak figuratively) is not as yet aIU out of Mr Black's head, else he would understand that the conduct of the.fourwas unjustifiable, and is regarded by many as dishonourable and treacherous; and as to any stoppage there.may have been of public business, that was caused, not by the Liberals, but by the Hallites clinging to ollice when in a minority ; and Mr Black, in accusing thft Liberals of that, is just putting the boot on the wrong leg. 1. Mr .Black asks me the question " whether Mr Montgomery, Mr Pyke, aud Mr Macan drew had not really compelled Sir George Grey to retire from thn leadership, with a view to J?r Macandrew becoming the leader or Premier, and obtained a promise from Sir George Grey not to join any Govern ment that would be formed, as he was obnoxious to the Southern members ?" To this I reply that I know nothing of any such compulsion or promise. After the fail of the "Grey" Ministry on 3rd Oct., several party meetings were held. We were beaten, and it was evident our party couid not remain in odice or carry our Liberal measures unless the Ministry was recon structed. At one of our meetings Sir George Grey, of his own free will, resigned the leadership, and r.t the suggestion, 1 think, of Mr Wocd, Mr Macandrew took Jii.H place. On this occasion Sir George (trey behaved uobly. It was obvious that with him in office we could not cany out our Liberal measures. Knowing this, and and knowing that his temporary retirement from ollice would bring votas to the party, he acted in tho spirit ot that genuine Liberalism which cares far more tor measures than for men. His spontaneous resignation showed he was more anxious that the cause of the people should triumph, than that he should continue Premier, He thus resigned his position in the Ministry in order that the democratic principles which he professed might have the earliest possible opportunity of being embodied in the laws and institutions of the colony. llin temporary retirement was seen by him self to be a party necessity. It is as incor rect as it is absurd to speak of his being coiipellcd to retire, and of his being deposed. This is the nousense invented and circulated by reactionists and land sharks. Sir George Grey would be as useful aud powerful at the tail as at the head (f the Liberal party. There is truth in the couplet:

'' Parties are much like fish, 'tis Haiti, The tail clireots, and not the head." 2. Mr Black next asks me "to state what business was done in the House of Repre sentatives up to the time that the four Auckland members joined the Hall Govern ment, and whether a very heavy, useless expense to the colony was not goin<- on up to that time." The Grey Government fell on the 3rd October, and tho Auckland four deserted on the 24th October, that is, three weeks after. What business was done during those thiee weeks? On the first day the House met, after the 3rd October,a mean arid hypocritical petition from a cer tain Joseph Neiwmar. was presented, and on the day the four deserted, it was rejected by the House amid loud laughter, at the in competence of tho Auckland lawyers who had drawn up such a petition. As to the other business done, I cannot tell a thousandth part of it. Mr Black will find it all fully and faithfully recorded in "Hansard" from No. 3 to No. 10, from page 164 to page 556. So far as I can judge, about as much business ■was done as during any other three weeks ut the beginning of a session. We all be lieve that every day Parliament sits there is a very heavy useless expense, but not more during the aforesaid three weeks than during any corresponding period of the same length. I suppose Mr Black.iv asking this , question means to imply that tho time was wasted between the fall of the Grey Gov cinincnt aud the desertion of the four. I deny this, and affirm that the business of tho colony wen ton during those weeks aa it ordinarily docs; and during those weeks we Liberals were earnestly contending not only for the success of our party (which was quite legitimate), but also for the preserva tion of true Constitutional government, I which the reactionists iv office were destroy-' ing. Constitutional government implies that a majority of the house rulep, and makes or unmakes Ministers. We Liberals had now a majority and a no-confidence motion was tabled. The Ministers in office basely availed themselves of the forms of tho house to pi-event the motion from coming on. The minority now governed. No worse wound than this can be inflicted on Constitutional government. Though thus baffled, we had one effectual remeely. AVhcn money was wanted and the House went inxo Committee of Supply, we could then bring forward our no-confidence motion. But the minority in office were cunning enough not to risk their places by asking money, and in consequence salaries were unpaid, and the progress payments of contractors in Auckland anel elsewhere,were stopped. But what did the Hall Ministry care for all the disappointment and suffering thus caused ? Surely Mr Black see 3 that the stoppage of salaries and payments was caused by these men, who unconstitu tionally clung to the Treasury benches like limpets to a rock, while they were in a minority. They had only to ask the House for the money that was needed, but they had not the courage to do so, because they knew that the asking and getting of the money would be their own overthrow. They preferred that the public shonld suifer to any degree, rather than that they themselves should be turned out of oilice. They were resolved to re main in office, though every person in the public service, and every person to Avhom the colony owed money, should starve. It was while Mr Hall and his friends were acting in this unconstitutional and most heartless way, that the Auckland four deserted and joined them. 3. Mr Black also asks "whether the action of the four did not set the machinery agoing, the Miv» istry being able to get money to carry on the business of the colony ?" This last question I hav<i virtually answered in the precetling paragraph. Of course their action had the effect indicated by Mr Black. Their action converted the reactional minority into a majority, and the HaUites now had a perfect right to remain ou the Treasury benches. The Liberals now knew they were beaten, and got their "no con fidence " motion discharged from the notice paper, and henceforth the business of tho colony goes on in the normal way. But I cannot believe there is amongst us any partisan so infatuated as to think that the four deserve any credit for this. The four cannot but know that they have dis organised the Libr ral party and given the vict >ry to the enemies of Auckland. Surely tiiey will favour ih ir constituents soon with dome explanation of their conduct. Until I am belter informed I am obliged to con demn their conduct. I can imagine only one kind of excuse. Possibly they did not belie\ c, when they left us, that we really had a majority. While the two sides were evenly balanced, the trimmers, who had voted for the dowufall of the Libeval Go vernment, and who, disappointed of port folios, had joined the Liberal side—these trimmers were masters of the situation. They could change from side to side, and give office to whatever party bade highest for their votes. If things were in this state of unstable equilibrium (which I deny) the honest supporters of each party would have felt they were tools in the hands of the trimmers. Every honest man in the House would have felt that his honesty was taken advantage of, and made the means of pro moting the fortunes of the trimmers. Thinking that parties were thus evenly balanced, three out of the four would have felt that by being faithful to their party they were playing into the hands of the trimmers. Rather than allow rogues to succeed by their roguery, really good men like Messrs Swanson, Colbeck, and Wood, in a moment of passionate moral indigna tion, have occasionally done what they afterwards regretted. One is sometimes willing to endure a few stings of conscience for the intense satisfaction of battling a trimming rogue. But I give up all attempts at explanation.—l am, &c, James Wallis. January 12th, 1880.

Anglo-Colonial Notes.

[BY OUR SPECIAL COSBE?POKDE>"T IN

LOKDON.]

LONDON, Dec. 4. VESEY STEWART'S THIRD PARTY The "Tyrone Constitution" of .Nov. 7th, contains a sensible letter from Mr George Vesey Stewart of Katikati, in which he announces that he has made arrangements with the New Zealand Government for a block of land of 50,000 acres, and will take out a thiid party direct to Tauranga by steamer, early i" ISSO. Intending immi grants are advised not to make final arrange ments till they have had an interview with Mr Stewart, and seen the written testi mony of members of the No. 1 and No 2 Parties, as to the soundness of the scheme. I am "lad the settlers at Katikati have at last shaken down into a happy family, more especially as there was a time when it did not seem likely they would. The tem poiary irritation undoubtedly arose from disappointment, occasioned by the non fulfilment of certain minor pledges made by Mr Stewart in his pamphlet, and this being so he will do well to weigh his words care fully, when organising the No. 3 Party. The scheme is sound enough aud does not require backing up by illegitimate means.

ELOPING TO OTAGO,

Just as the ship Padishah was about to sail for Otago, the surgeon, a Mr Lawford David Evans was arrested at the instance of his injured and irate wife on the count of allowing her to become chargeable to the Holywell Union. The unlucky man is a surgeon with an extensive practice at Mold. Some time ago he became .financially em barrassed, and finding things unpleasant, left his home. About the same time a young lady in I lie neighbourhood also dis appeared, and it was suspected the two had gone to New Zealand together. The prisoner's effects were sold, and Mrs ii vans applied to the parish for relief. Afterwards, however, the good lady ascertained 'that her husband was staying in London, and, accompanied by a detective, she went there, and arrived just in time to give him into custody. It was ascertained that he had paid £80 towards a passage ou board the Padishah for a certain "Mrs Elizabeth Evans " whom the real Mrs Evans expressed a desire to scratch. When brought up at the Police Court the prisoner said ho felt his position acutely, and that his book debts would more than have covered his liabilities. lie was, however, sent to gaol for a month with hard labour.

A LUCKY NEW ZEALANDER.

The prize of the Brighton season, now at its zenith, has been carried by one of our colonists, a Captain Harvey Spiller, whose military connection is, the world under stand?, based on association with the Volunteers of New Zealand. Mrs Balston, whom he has just married, pos sesses an income of £7000 a year, and is going to settle half on her lucky spouse.

"TRAVEL A TROUT ON TBE ANTI-

PODES."

Amongst the new books recently pub lished is a volume bearing the above title, by the well-known " Redspiuner " (William Senior), whose " By Stream aud Sea " was such a success, Tho book contains a series of anglers' sketches in Tasmania and New Zealand.

THE DEFEAT OF THE GREY MINIS.

TRY.

During the past tew weeks several articles have appeared in the papers rela tive to the defeat of tho Grey Ministry in New Zealand. Tbe " Tall Mall Gazette" says : "As was expected, JSir George Grey has been defeated in the JNew Zealand Parliament, called together after the dis solution which he himself asked for. 'Ibis is satisfactory, for no one who has followed Sir George Grey's career during the past few years can suppose him a lit per sou to conduct the policy of New Zea land through tho trying period which feems now to be before the colony. He has, to speak plainly, put himself | entirely in the hands of the mob, and hns

j done so under circumstances ■which were j specially objectionable, lie ought certainly

j to have foreseen that the wholly unchecked democracy which he wished to establish, with a plebiscite, an elected governor, and the rest of it, would not be acceptable to the country. He ought to have been aware also that liU native policy was not calcu lated to satisfy either Maoris or colonists. Yet he pursued his oourso regardless of consequences, and at one moment it seemed jas if New Zealand might sull'cr even more severely than Victoria from the mischievous attempt to set classes against one auother. However, the people have proved for tho time wiser than their leader, and Sir George Grey has ceased to be the Premier of New JZealand. Unfor tunately, we fear this will not be the end of it. Sir George Grey is now seventy years old ; but lie is not a man to take hia defeat quietly, nnd there is dangerous material for him to work upon, if he should resolve upon agitation. The exceptional and perhaps rather inflated prosperity ofei, New Zealand is over for the time, while the working population of the colouy consists mainly of assisted immi grants. If, therefore, Sir George Grey display! the same recklessness out of olfica that he has shown while in power, there may ytt be serious trouble with these people. Luckily, the Governor is a man of judgment and experience." The remarks of" Brjef" are in a similar strain : " The defeat of Sir George Grey's administration in Neir Zealand is a decided check to that democratic movement which just now seems very rampant iv the Australasian colonies, more especially in Victoria. Sir George Grey held office simply as a party leader, and inorder to conciliate his extreme sup porters he, like Mr Berry, the Victorian Premier, took up a hostile position towards the Hime Government. The immediate cause ,ef his fall seems to be the unsatis factory course taken with regard to the Maori agrarian troubles in Taranaki. Meanwiile, the late Democratic regime has landed the colony in a deiicit of a quarter of a million sterling."

English Items.

London, December 2.

The Queen is at Windsor suffering from a severe cold, and has not beon very well since her return from Scotland.

The Times " mentions a report that one or mort Lords of the Admiralty will shortly pay a fresh visit to Cyprus. Theiroriclad Raleigh conveys the reliefs for the Australian station.

In a Pastoral, Cardinal Manning appeals for subscriptions to relieve the distress in Ireland in the coming winter, where hunger and want are expected such as has never been laown since 1847. A meeting of Irish sympathisers at Chicago voted an address asking the United States Govern ment to assist the Irish in a peaceful revolution against the landlord system;

The School Board elections in London resulted in the election of. twenty-seven former auel twenty-three new members. Nine Mies secured scats. Thirty-two membets support the policy of the late board, and fourteen oppose it. The rest are neutral.

The President strongly denounces poly gamy, urging a thorough enforcement of the laws against it. Baker Pasha, it is stated,_ first visits Aleppo. He has no executiVe authority, but his powers enable him to make a thorough investigation into all the branches of administration and re port directly to the Sultan. The Duke of Edinburgh has purchased Norris Castle, Isle of Wight. Wolves are appearing in many parts of France and Germany. The English farmers' alliance demand a reform of the land luws. Iv his speech, the Duke of-Richmond admitted the necessity of revision of rental if the distress con tinues. ; The Government are remitting tbe Revenue Tax where the agricultural de prossioricaused an abatement of the farmers' rent.

In consequence of a revival in the cotton trade, leavers are demanding an increase ofwagej. Russia is desirous to conciliate the Poles. It is reported that municipal liberties will be granted to the chief town of Poland,

The Turcomins have been aggressive since the Russian defeat, and are making successful raids in Russian settlements in the Caspian.

SUPREME COURT.-CIVIL SITTINGS.

THIS DAY,

(Before His Honor Mr Justice Gillies and a Special Jury), ALLEGED SEDUCTION.

Lyou v. Willis.—Mr Thome appeared for the plaintiff and Messrs E. Hesketh and Tyler for the defendant, | A portion of the evidence in this action was published in our last The case was resumed this morning.

Mr Thome asked that Miss I yons might be recalled.

Ilia Honor asked the reason why Mr Thorne desired to recall this witness.

Mr Thome : For the purpose of producing the baby.

His Honor : The baby can give no evl dence.

Mr Thorce : It might shew a likeness to the father.

His Honor considered it quite unneces sary to put the baby into the box, and it was not produced. Robert Willis, junr., grocer, carrying on business at Papakura, deposed that be knew Miss Lyou and her father. He had occasionally seen her in his father's store, but he knew very little of her. The firat time he saw her outside the store was on the Bth September. He went to a funeral on that clay, expecting to see a person. On returning on horseback he saw the girl and her mother near the cottage-gate. He said " Good evening," and nothiug more. Did not whistle or make signs to her. The girl's statement to that effect was false. On the 18th October, in the evening, he went to church, but did not speak to the girl. Saw her on the Sth November. He had taken a long ride on that day, and closed business at 9 o'clock. Mr Shanaghan called upon him that evening. The girl might have called at the store on that day, but he did not see her at her house. It is not true that he was about Lyons' house nearly every hoar. He called once to inquire about a sheep, and was there once by Lyons' invi tation in the shootiug season. Had no con nection with Martha Lyons at any time, nor was he in any way intimate with her. He would swear positively to that. She called generally on "a Friday with butter. She Jiad never accused him of being the father of her child until the 7th March, when her father sent him a letter. lie asked Lyons what he meant by it. His Honor asked that the letter might be pioduced. Mr Tyler said the letter was not in hid possession. Mr Lyons produced the copy which was presented to defendant, who denied that it was a true copy of the letter sent to him. His Honor : What did you do with the original letter? Defendant: I gave it to Mr Tyler. To Mr Tyler : Never made an offer of settlement. Did not press Lyons to keep it secret. Never admitted that the child was mine. Did not say, wait till the child is bora aud then we -will compare dates. Did not offer £GO, nor 7s Gd per week for the support of the child until 12 years old.

Cross-examined by Mr Thome. A number of witnesses were called for the defence, viz : Alexander Stewart, bush man, John aud Henry O'Brien, MrLimmcr, hotel-keeper, and several others, showing that the girl had been guilty of oifeuces of an immoral nature with various petsons other than the defendant. The evidence of Steward aud the O'lMens was quite unlit for publication Counsel then addressed the Court. Left titling.

The Mormons in Auckland.

THE SAINTS INTERVIEWED,

Foil sonic considerable tirao past there have been vaguo rumours of tlio presence of Mormon evangelists in our midst, but no definite corroboration was given the reports until tho arrival of the December steamer from San Francisco, when it became known for a certainty that two geuuino Latter-Day Saints had arrived by her, in order to join others who were already in the colony, i'he gentlemen wore apparently averse to public notoriety, and after taking up their abode in Nelson-street strove to avoid rather than to court publicity. How ever, as the plan of an evangelical campaign oa their part reached our ears, we determined to gratify the curiosity of the community by despatching a reporter to interview the travellers from Salt Lake, and, as privacy is no longer required by them, we have much pleasure in presenting our representative's narrative of his visit: — In obedience to an earnest injunction de livered ex cathedra in the editor's sanctum sanctorum, I girded up my loins, and, ac companied by several anxious frieuds, set out for tlia residence of the Mormon Saints, chaperoned by a mutual friend who had undertaken to intro duce us. We soon found the boarding house where the polygumists sojourn, and on knocking at the door were courteously received and shewn into a front room. Elder Pearce promptly made an appearance, his face wreathed in smiles and his demeanour studiously polite. After shaking us warmly by the hand aud introducing his coadjutors, Mr Grunlund and Mr Lorensen, we were invited to be seated. During the interchange of the usual common places I had an opportunity of scrutinising our host?". Elder Pearce is a man slightly under the medium size, with a head which seems to have been placed upon his shoulders at an angle of forty-live degrees, and which is surmounted by a luxuriant growth of curly black hair. His face appears to be slightly pock pitted, but it is not unpleas. ing, while hia features are capable of great mobility of expression. He speaks with an unmistakable Yankey twang and yet the unction with which he delivers himself of words such as Gawed (God) aud bhoyi (boy) bespeak an English parentage. lie has a fair flow of language, a voluble utterance, aad the most consummate unconcern for all grammatical rules. Brother Lorensea is a burly good natured Dane, who with chin resting upon his hand listens with an amused look upon his genial visage to the volubility of his friend, only venturing at rare intervals to interject a remark or two by way of elucida tion. The remaining member of the party, Bro. Grunlund is a Swede of tall and attenuated frame, and a grave counten ance. He speaks but seldom, and bis frequent coughing and expectoration indi cate the possession of weak lungs. Elder Pearce led off the conversation, and evi dently thinking that we were intending converts, rapidly diverted the conversation into the desired channel—Mormonism and its claims. Remarking with a highly oleaginous smirk that of course we were "Scriptorians," and therefore would be prepared for Biblical citations, he pro ceeded to say that he would prove to us from Holy Writ full authority for the peculiar doctrines of their church. The gentleman then entered upon what was to him evidently a beaten track, for with breath less haste he hurried us over the Gospels and Epistles shewing us texts innumerable, and interlarding his observations with fre quent reference to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Me contended that they were the true Apostolic Church prophesied of in the Bible, and chat they were the only section of Christendom which ac cepted literally the teachings of Jesus and his Apostles. We were not surprised to hear that every Mormon convert must first be filled with faith, before the Elders would proceed to the rite of admitting him as a member by immersing him in water, and by the imposition of hands. After that, we were assured the convert would receive a satisfactory aud direct proof from the Holy Ghost that he had entered the true church, and the only one also which inherited the miraculous powers once exercised by the saints. Their sick were healed by being anointed with oil; they received gracious responses to their prayers, and their prophet enjoyed frequent com munion with the Most High. The prophet or President of course exercised the supreme temporal power, the twelve Apostles governed the Church, and tho seventy ciders occupied an intermediate position between them and the people. The prophet frequently received revelations that ccrtaiu brethern were to go forth on missions to various countries, and though these peisons were not absolu tely compelled to obey, yet they very seldom shirked, the responsibility, as that implied lukewarmness in the faith. It was in response to such a message consigning the New Zealand mission field to his care, that he (Elder Pearce) left his wives and children as well as a flourishing basket making business at Utah, in order to come here. He landed in Auckland last year, a perfect stranger, aud following the custom of his fellow-evangelists he sought aud obtained employment at his trade. Other brethren arrived subsequently, and under his charge they went South, where their labours had been abundantly blessed. Organisations had been formed at Otago and Wellington, but Canterbury was the pro vince where they had preached the Gospel of Jesus with the greatest effect. True, they had once been driven out of the Cathedral city by a larrikin mob, but, despite opposi tion of this sort, they had done well. Numerous converts were made, includ ing a large number of widows, and branches of the Latter Day Saints were duly founded at Christchurch, Papa nui, Alford Forest, Rangiota, and Timam. There they would reside, observing

strictly the monogamist laws of the couutry, until the spirit of gathering seized them, when with unerring instinct they would set off ou the journey for the earthly Zion, I.e.| Utah. This gathering spirit we were informed was a singular feeling known only to Mormons, and it gave them no rest tiil they joined the faithful at Salt Lake. Some were not moved by it for years after their conversion while others had not been baptised an hour before they were under its influence. We wero assured that Elder Batts, who is now in charge of the Canterbury district, was formerly a dissenting clergyman, and that lie was converted many years 'ago at Kaiapoi. This information was obtained piecemeal, and by dint of much in«,for the Elder evinced such a determined zeal in qmtiug Scripture that we were fain in self defence to interrupt him again aud again. We remorselessly interposed obstacles to the even tenor of his eloquence aud rapid oscillation of his tongue by pro pounding unexpected questions on diverse subjects. When the Book or Mormon came up for review the Elder gladly took the opportunity to detail to us now Joseph Smith, while in the company of credible witnesses, received a visit from the Almighty aud an attendant legion of angel?. God, we were gravely told, stood midway between heaven aud earth, and appeared much like his human creatures in foim, except that lie wa3 somewhat over six feet in stature, and very beautiful to look upon. We smiled significantly at tins, and in the deep wickedness of our un regenerate hearts, spoke slightingly of the Book of Mormon, making allusion as we did ■ so to an account of its spurious origin. The story is extant, but may not be well known. Here it is :—•" An old man named Solomon Spalding wrote a fanciful narrative couched iv Scriptural phraseology, which he was accustomed to read to his friends for their entertainmeut, butneverpublished. He died soon afterwards, and the strange M.S. was gradually forgotten. Joseph Smith was employed for some time by the widow as a gardcuer, but soon left

the district. When he published his alleged revelation from God, sonic of the friends of Spalding thought they recognised it, and accordingly betook themselves to the widow for the pur pose of consulting the MS. [Mrs Spalding at once searched the trunk where it hail heen deposited, but to her consternation and dismay, it had vanished. Our roference to the matter had a remarkable ellect upon the brethren. Elder Pcarce at once entered upon an energetic refutation of the base in sinuation, Brother Lorenscn, thoroughly surprised out of his imperturbability, en deavoured to interpolate a brief explanation in pigeon ; English, while the Swedish brother, labouring uuder visible agitation, left the room in order to procure a volume from which he might read to us. We wero amused, and accepted cum grano salis the explanations made to us. Then the vision of the Almighty was referred to as having been heard by the brethren themselves from one of tho sightseers (Martin Page), but to their disgust we suddenly re membered that this person had been taxed with the theft of a hundred pages of the Book of Mormon. The disappearance of the 100 pages was admitted, but then their discovery in Elder Page's private drawer was no evidence that they had been stolen. As we still went on to discredit tho holy Book of Mormon, we were solemnly told that every day it was dcmoustiating more fully its authenticity as tho revealed word of God. Cities to which it alluded at length, and which the sceptical alleged only existed in the writer's imagination, had recently been disinterred in Chili and Central America, one of them being little less in magnitude than London itself, while hieroglyphics had been found corresponding to those engraven upon tho gold plates from which the Book of Mormon wns* deciphered. We remarked upon the density of our ignorance in not haviug previously heard of these disentombed cities, and then strayed to other and more general topics. Elder Pcarce was careful to observe that polygamy was not enjoined as a rule upon the faithful, but that they were left to their own choice in the matter, the original wife's consent having primarily to bo obtained. A pleasant interview was terminated by an exchange of good wishes, and we left. Brothers Grunlund and Loreusen will leave Auckland shortly, wo understand, for the purpose of preaching amongst their Scandinavian fellow-country meu who reside in Wellington aud Canter bury.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAK, TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 1880.



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During an election in a certain locality a temperance candidate called upon a rum seller, anel solicited his vote. "I would rather vote for the Evil One Himself than for yoa," was the savage response. "Yes, I knov," said the candidate. "But in case your friend should not be nominated, might I then count on your assistance ¥' Lruaartine's villa at Passy has just been sold for $95,600 to M. Beaure, the proprietor of a financial journal.



The art oE Music belongs to the realm Of feeling, and is the vehicle for the elucidation of the Inner life of the soul. For beauty of tone and inexhauetable variety of eff cts, the Wilcox and white Cabinet Organ stands unique, arid cannot fail to please tt-o most reflnod ear, and artistlo taste.—Solo Agency: Auckland Music Warehouse, coiner of Queen-street and Volcaa Jjimo, Auckland.



Wanted. WANTED, a Machinist.—Messrs Milne and Chorea. T\T ANTED, Book-keeper for the South; v f salary, 5C259. Nono but thorough ac countant, with Colonial experience need app'y. —Address, " W.,"fcTAR Olllco^ W~ ANTED, at oncc7 a Girl about 10 yeara of age, to assist in tho house.— Apply this olllco. V^AJNTED, a respectable Man as Night TT Port.or. Must bo sober.—Apply Watto mata Hotel. \\7ArVrKD, a tidy respectable Giil as * » General Servant.—Apply Mrs Sloman, Grafton Road, third hou9o bolow Wesloyan Chapel. WANTED, a Servant Girl. Small Family nnd good wage?.—Apply at once to Mrs Levy, UlO, Qucou-stroet. W ANTEil. a Good Pianist (male or fema'o) for a few hours every evening. Pcrmanotjt employment. Good tcs-inicnlals required.—Apply ar. thisofllce. WANTED, a Good General Servant. References required.—Mrs Percy Smith, Judge's Bay Road, Parnoll. AN i ED, a Tinsmith ; none but a good hand need apply.—M. McDermott, Victoria street Kat. ANTED, good Dressmakers, and also Apprentices.—Bosu lemple, Prin ces-.jlreet. WANTED, a Groom; must beasiDgle man.—Smith Bros., Greyhound Stables. WANTED, a youn^ Girl as General Servant.—Mrs. Furneos, Kyber Pass Road. WANTKD,' a Second-hand Bread and Blscut liukur.and a young Man to wait at Table.—C. Hurton, Queou-street. ANTED, a steady Man to milk", drivo. and work in the garden: also, a good General Servant; references required.— Apply to Mr R. Churton, Rutland Road, Parnoll. WANTED, a Smith for spring-cart and dray work. — Apply to Cousins and Atkln, Couch-buildere. mliott-street. TIT ANTED, Benchmen and a Finisher.— T T G. BlPck and Co , Viotoria-strect Hast. WANTED, a Boy for tho Bowling Saloon opposite tho Thistle Ho'o'.— Apply, between 12 and 1 o'clock, to F. White head, Queen utreet. ANTED, a good General Servant.— Apply Glen Ayr, Eden Crescent. ANTED, a pood Genera! Servant.— Apply at the Provincial Hotel, Princes street. < NTED, a steady Man to Drive a pair of horses. Must bo accustomed to the town.—Apply to a. Wilson, Nelson-street. WANTED, a Grocery Business or General Storo. A fair prioe will bo given for a genuino concern.—Address, Leno, star Office, ANTED, Buy«rs for Quarteis Mutton, 2d ; Boiling and Corned Beef, 3d ; Superior Sausages, Id; German Sausage, BJ.—O. Hulme, Hutoher, opposite Market. WANTKD to Kent, an Eight-ioomed House. Tako it for 6or 12 months if suitab'e.—Hobson Hou-:o, Hobson-streot. WANTED, a Situation by a young man in the Drapery and Clothing trado ; has had oiftht years experience; can bo woll recom mended.—Apply " C.W.," ofllce ot this pqpnr. WANTED, to Buy a Cottage, cheap for cash.—Address with particulars and lowest price A.B. Star Ofllce, ■ WANTED, by a married man, a Situa tion as brickmaker, burner, &c.; under stands the bueineps. Apply, by lotter, to Wm. Nickles, star Ofllce. :. W AN TED, at Hannaford's Registr/, Upper Queon-Btreet, sovoral Fema'lo Servants and Girls to assist. ANTED, at Hannaford's Registry, Upp?r Queen-street. General Servant and Nursegirl same city hotel. 'ANTED, at Hannaford's Registry, Upper Qußcn-streot, several Female Servants, North Shoo. ANTED, at Hannaford's Registry, Upper Queen-stroet, Boyß, 15 to 17, able to milk and bo useful. WANTED, at Hannaford's Registry, Upper Queen-street, Cooks and Laund ressc, gentlemen's families. . WANTED, a General Servant for hotel. —Mrs CornwcU, V.M.C.A., Welleblay- Btreefa 'ANTED, a Cook Tor hotel. — Mrs Cornwell, V.M.C.A., Wellcslcy-street. WANTED, a Kitchen Maid for hoteT^ Tauranga.—E. Henry's Registry, Short land-street WANTED, several General Servants for town and sußurbs. —E. Henry's Registry, Shortland street. ANTED, a Woman Cook for Bay of Islands; reference required,— S. Henry's Registry, Shortland-streot. ' WANTED, near The Lamps, Ponsonby, a small Cottago, or th co unfurnished Room?.—Apply Speed, "Herald"office. WANTED to Sell, really good Second hand Buggies; single or double hooded or open also, two First-Class Phaetons (new), a Crowthor'a Victoria Stables. WANTED, Tenders for from three to four hundred bushels of Grates weekly for ore year, from ls,t February, 1880.—Apply Albert Brewery, Auckland. ANTED to Let, to two Single Gentle, men. two comfortably furnished Bed rooms and Sitting-room, with partial board and attendance.—Mrs Hawkins, Park Road, near tho Hospital, fi



Wanted. WANTED KNOWN, the Auckland Timber Company (Limited) hare on hand large Stocks of Building Materials. Their New and High-olaS3 Machinery and improved facilities enable them to prodnce thebe3t quality at lowest prices. Mill and Manufactory, op posite the Gas Works; Head office, Custom house-street WANTED KNOWN, that Atkinson, McColl and Co. have opened a Branch Store of the Newmarket Xnamel Paint and Varnish Works In Wellesley-street, opposite Lovett's, Draper, where retail orders will bo supplied and wholesale orders taken. Paints or Varnish supplied by them are guaranteed to stand this climate.-ATKINSON, McCOLL & CO., WeUesley-street,Auckland. Manufactory; Newmarket, Auckland. OBKING MEN.—Plenty ot Good Tea, Is 6d per lb, at F. Hewiu and Brother's ; a good Sugar for 4d; Rice, 2id ; Pigs' Jowlj, 4d per lb; Cornflour, Cd; Jams, KB (best brand), only 7d por tin; Orange Marmalade, Sd; California Honey. 21b tins, Is 3d; Nuts for Christmas, 9d par lb; Christmas Candles in great variety; Champion Bloater Paste. Gd per tin ; Cod Roes, 9d. Also a Delicious Relish for Breakfast, Is per tin. All at F. Bewin and Brother's, Queen-street. Vy ANTED KNOW N. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. Money Advanced in Sums of £2 to £50 on porsonal security, re-payable by weekly instal ments, at L. H. NKUMEGEN, Auckland Loan OrHoe, 165 Queen-St.. oppoaito Savings Bank. "WTANTED KNOWN, that D. GOLDiE, T T Timber Merchant, has Removed to his New Promises, Lower Albert-street, opposite the Dock. Having erected Largo Sheds the Timber will be always under cover, bo that the public will be supplied with Seasoned Timber at tho lowest prices. Board Timber always in Stock, also Haidwood Timber for Wheel wrights WANTED, the Travelling Public to and from Waikato to know 'that Mr. J. DIXiLON, of the Railway Hotel, Mercer, will continue to keep the Table d Hote on, and hopes to see as many new faces as there are old ones stopping across to refresh the inward man. There is plenty of time; the train stops 20 mins. Table ready on arrival ot all trains; no delay Quality of liquors has never been disputed.—j. Dillon, Railway Hotel, Morcor. ANTED KNOWN, that~E. Can-and Son bavo to hand Building Timber in Kauri and White Pine, Shingles, Houso Blocks, Pailings, Posts, Kails, and Firewood in their yard, Customhousostreot West, opposite end of Hobson street. N.B.—Tho increasing dsmand for White Pino h*s induced them to arrange for a constant supply. WAITED.— Wanted to Sell (Cheap), Jams, Ca Gd per doz; Canterbury CheeßO, Cd per lb; Whit* and Gold Cups and Saucers, three lines. 103 Gd por doz ; Common Cupa and Saucers, Gd, as Gd per doz ; Plates, 8-inch, 3s per doz ; Jugs, Si ; Sets Fancy Jug', 3s Gdand 4s Gd: Toilet Sets, only 12a Gd ; Wat r Bottks ar.d Cups. Is 9d tho pair; Jam Dishes, fromGd to 2a G 1; Glass Butter Dishes, Is and Is Gd ; Glass Sugar Basins, Is and Is Bd ; Glass Egg Cups, Is por doz: Glass Halt Collars, Id and Gd ; Vinegar, Mustard and Poppor Bottlos, Sd each, throe for 2s; Large Chambers, 2s Gd; Plated Cruet?, from Gs Gd to 8s Cd ; a good Fiddle and Case, only £2; lot of Kiddles, Choap; Note Papor, five quires for lOd. Envolopet. only 2d por packet, 7d pur 100; good Pens, cUJ:* for Id; Fancy Toilet Suts, nir.o pieces, only ?s Gd. Children's Mug*, 3d, 2i por doz; half-pint Whito and Golu Jugs, only Gd, 53 por doz ; Clothes Pegs, four dozen for Gd, Is 3d per gross; Salmon, three- tins for 2j ; Lobst3iß, three tins for 2s; Cocoa and Milk, lib tins, ouly Is per tin ; Plaid Matchos 7d por doz; sma 1 Tin Boxes, for tho pocket, only 8d per doz; Brown Teapots, with metal lids Is Gd ; White Tonpots. 2i; Fanry Teapots, w.th metal lids, 3i and 3s Gd; Glass Candlesticks. Is: Pink China Cupa and Sauoors, 11a par doz ; Pudding Basins, from 3d to Is 8d; lot of Heturcs, Gd each; Albums, fromss to 1 Is; Kites, Grt ; China Dolls' Heals' from 4d to 4s Gl each ; China Dolls, from Id to 13s; China Dolls, tlneo feet long, only 13j; lot of Vusoß, Cheap; Walking i:tiolis, only 3d Currants, 4d ror )b; and lot of other article; cheap.—ll. WATIV, Pitt-street. V\f ANTED KNOWN, a ilrst-clufis Stock of Cloths and Tweeds; good workmanship and moderate priced aro tho distinguishing features of Tho Pantheon." J. FORD, Tailor, KiG. Uueen-strcct, T> AIL WA V LAIJOUHKKS. Wo can employ FIFTY additional Good Pick and Shovel Mon at Henderson's Mill Tunnel and Kumeo. TAYLOR & DANATTKR. Wuitakeroi Contract. X* A i\ AA PARTNER (sleeping or 3fab""V active) Wanted in a Sheep and Cattle Station property, on equal terms, by a gentleman export in Stock-breeding ana getting up Wool; references and higheHt cro dontials.—C. Williamson, Estato Agent, Vulcan Lano. TOURIST Villa. Wanted Kuown, that Mrs M. J. Hick has opened a Ton istViila, at Wharf-street," Tanranga. whero Gontlomen, Tourists, and Privato families will meet with comfort and civility. MARY J. HICK. Proprietorets. Tauranga, Decombor. 17.1879 Education. MISS HAYLES will Resume her Music Lessons on Tuesday, January 13, 18S0. Union-streot, 2nd Cottago oil' Wellington- Btreot. _____ US LEWIS will recciveTcTTuuils on MONDAY, lUlh instant. — Kpsom House. ASELKCT DANCING~CLASS will be opened by Mrs Lewis on SATURDAY, 24th instant. Hours from threo till live o'clock. —Kpsom House Seminary, Onohunga Road. PO N SON B Y~G I liLs' HIG H SCHOOL, franklin road. Conducted by Mrs. Siiaylk George. The First Quarter of tho year will commenco on MONDAY, January 2Gth. In tho School CourEo are included Music French, Latin, Fioehand Drawing, Dancing, Calisthenics, and Ornamental Needlework. A Pupil Teacher required^ ORAL TRAINING SCHOOL, Kn rangahape Road, conducted by Mr T. H. Son ith.—School duties begin on Monday, the 12th of January. Tho studies include a'l that is required for the Civil Sorvico. Tho Scriptures read daily. HURCH OK ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL PARNKLU Quartor Days :—January 27th, April 12th, July sth, and Soptember 27th. JAMES ADAMS, 8.A., Head Master. ISS JOHNSON will resume School Duties on WEDNESDAY, January 21st. —Seminary, Kdon Torraoe. ISS LINCOLN, Teacher of tho Piano forte and Music, Svmonds-stroet, oppi slto Choral Hall. First Quarter, MONDAY, January 19. MONSIEUR EDOUARD FRANCOIS CALON, PROFESSOR OF MUSIC, Begs to intimate that, iv accordance with tho expressed wishes of a few Ladies of Auckland, he is about to commence tho praotico ot hia pro fession here, and is now prepared to attend pupils at their own rosidencos. Moneiour Colon holds the highest testimonial as to his ability and saccoss as a Teacher in Australia and olsowhoro, and feels conildent that parents and guardians who may placo pupils under his tuition will bo thoroughly satis tied with their progross. For terms and full particulars, apply to Mr Newton Fairc, Booksellers. Quoon-stroet; Tho Auckland Musio Warehouse, or at Messrs Hoffman and sons. N.B.—Schools attended to. MR. B A L L A N CE, Organist op St. Paul's Cathedrae, Will give Lessons in Music and Singing, with Piano, Harmoniom, or Organ. Schoo's at tended ; also, pupils at their own residences. For terms apvly Gloucester House, Grafton Road. Ranges, ovens, &c. QBE HERBERT H. SMITH'S COLLECTION OF OVENS, RANGES, STOVES, &C, ESPECIALLY THE NEW ZEALAND ECLIPSE COTTAGE STOVE. It requires no fitting, oan be usod as either open or closed, is economical, and mado to burn the Now Zealand Coal and Coke, and is all wrought iron, bo that it will not break or crack. A largo number of tho most influential persons in Auckland havo them in uso. all of which havo given tho greatest satisfaction. (3ec Illustrated Price Cataloguo with Testimonials, gratis.) CAUTION.—Having heard from sovoral country settlers that inforior Ovens aro being sold by country storekeepers as my Oveng, I bog to state that all of my Ranges, Stoves, Portable Ovens, Side Ovens, Portab'o Boilors, Ships' Stoves, Colonial Ovens, &c, havo my name on he ventilator, thus: S f^H.H. SMITHS 5 H |<d tzucuzn a> I j I kAUCKLAND^ fc H ■ — ■!— lIIIIMImT and are guaranteed to last from 5 to 20 yeara according to tho size and price, and then can be repairod. Thero aro over 5000 of my Ovens an 1 Ranges in use, some Ovens 9 years, and all have given tho greatest satisfaction. Testimonial. Mr H. H. Smith.—Dear Sir,—ln reply to your inquiries roßarding tho New Zealand JCcllpse Cottago Ra nge I have had from you, I have pleasure in informing you that it has given entire satisfaction. It requires very littlo c sal, and. is indeed in every way equal to the recom mendations you gave rue of it.—Truly yours, F. A. Twimane. Grafton Road, November 1,1879. Ovens, Ranges, and Stoveß, &c, sold on the Deferred Payment system. Weekly pay ments taken. HERBERT H. SMITH, Auckland Iron Works, Durham-street West BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. TO enumerate in extenso the many beauties of the Wilcox and whito Cabinet Organ would require a somewhat Ungthly catalogue. Their world wide popularity and large sale, together with the opinions ot the most exacting critic 3 form the most reliable testimony to their admitted preeminence. SOLE AGBNCY FOR AUCKLAND : THB! AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE Ji, Quoen-street.



Meetings. "S^ILECTORAL DISTRICT 01? T A 11 N E L L. The Electors are invited to meet Mr. F. J. MOSS at tho Parnoll Hall TBIS (TUESDAY EVENING, tho 13th Jnat., at half-past soven. TVTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COM -L~ PANV". the Ordinary Half-yearly Meeting of Share holders will be held at the Orlice of the Com pany, Auckland, at 2 p.m., on WEDNESDAY, the 14th January, to receive the Report and Elect three Directors and Auditors. The Transfer Books will be closed from the Ist prox. till the 11th prox. By order of the Board. GKORGB P. PIERCE, General Manager. December 23,1579. A UCKLAND UNITED LABOURERS' X3L MUTUAL AID SOCIETY. The Regular Fortnightly Meeting of theabove Society will bo held in School-room, Temuer ance Hall, Albert-street, TO-MORHOVV (Wcd desday) EVENING, the 11th instant, at 7.30. Secretary will be in attendance at 7 o'clock to receive Mumbers contribution?. THOMAS SKELLON, Secretary. AUCKLAND UNITED LABOURERS' PROTECTION SOCIKTY. The Quarterly Meeting of the abovo Society will bo held at the Working Men's Club Itooms, on WEDNESDAY, tho 11th instant, at 7.30 p.m. MICI-lAKIi TOBIN, Secretary. OVAL STAR OF AUCKLAND LODGE, No. 2G, 1.0.0. F. Brothers arc horeby summond to attand Meet ing of tho abovo Lodge, at Lortgo room, on THURSDAY EVENING, 15th instant, at 7.30 sharp. Business: Installation of Officers, to con sider Tenders re Chemist, &c, and other business. H. J. KLLI3, Per. Sec. Volunteer Notices. X \ TTENTION.—No. 3 COMPANY, H x\- A.R.V. ™ Tho Annual Inspection will bo held on TUKSDAY EVENLnG. 20th instant, at 7.30 o'clock, by order of the Officer Commanding the District. Uniform :Fu 1 Dress. Absentees from this parado will bo lined. Firing for Lieut. Hitchen's Star onSa'.urday rext, 2 o'clock sharp. A. MORROW, Major N.Z.V., Commanding Corps. To Let. mO LET, two Houses iv Kyber Pass ; JL also, House and Shop at corner of Piinces- For that pnrposo I have this day RE MARKED tho WHOLu: of my LARGE and VARIED STOCIi, consisting of . .^ j-iiiA, a rour-ruoiiniu oohluJlju, kuu \it" L of Cracroft and Stanley stroetf, Nowton West.—Apply on the premises. rpO LET, a Seven-roomeil House, hand- JL somoly furnished, with gas and wattr laid on; good grounds back and front, all paths beiiig asphalted. For further particulars apply to W. F. Hammond, Architect, South British Chant berg. "VTOKXH SHORK^vThcLot(furn[sheu), _Ll the half of a, Double-storied House on tho Sea Kront; two minutes walk fiom the Victoria Wharf.—Apply at this Olllco. ■\TOKTH SHORE.— To Let, an Excellent -Ll Slx-roomcd Furnished House.—Apply Somorileld «nd Leek, Queen-street; or K. at.d R. Duder, Dovonport. for Bale. mOIIOTELK E E P E R S, FOR SALE. The Trustees' interest in tho Lsa^e and License of tho Masonic Hotkl, Princes street, Auckland. Tenders will bo rccoived up to i o'clock p.m. on WEDNESDAY, the 14th instant. Thn highest or any tender not necessarily ac cepted. THO. MACFFARLANE, Trustee. Supremo Court Buildings, 13th January, 1880. fp O PHOTOGRA PIIE RS. FOR SALE (Cheap), tho LWASE for Three or Five Years of the Photographic Gallery lately in tho occupation of tho lato W. 11. Reed, situated in Brown-stroet, Grahamstown. —S. Valo, Shortland-stroet, Auckland. MAIZE I MAIZE ! MAIZE I—soo bags Californian Maize, DUTY FREE.-W. S. LAURIK, 7, Wyndham-street. (•1 A to £1,000 LKNT, on Building Society 3wJL\/ principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. Sco List of Properties for S»lo on 4tti page.— C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vuloan Lane.— geven por cent, allowed on money,deposited for investment. rt a k n.—Pretty Seven-roomed Houso, oven JSZj'iiJV lookiiiK tho Domain, with Allotment 6Gft. x lfiOft. The House is littcd with gas. tanks, Sen., and will bo sold on easy ■ terms.—S. Vaile, Houso and Land Agent, Shortland-street. aAOltEd «t Parncll, with small Cottage, Stable, Sheds, &c, suitable for a roiidonco or for nursery grounds. Tho lease- for 62 years, at £10 uer annum, will be sold cheap.—S. Vaile, Land and House Agent, Shortland-strcet. B"~"u7LT)INa ALLOTMENT for Salo. A capi tal Building Allotment in Nelson-street, near the wator. This valuable allotment will b-i sold cheap for cash.—S. Vaile, House and Lai.d Agont, Shortland-street. LITTLE FARM of 21 'acres *"uu fencod and subdivided, 8 to 10 acres grass, small Orchard, remainder fern. House of 4 rooms and scullery. Terms, £100 cash, balance as agreed.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-atreet. f>..KA.—KYBE It PAS 3. Allotment 50 x 400 ft £"ZOV _ s< vailo Houao and Land Agent Shortland-street. X ACRES.— For Salo (Cheap), nearly 5 acres, ** fenced, sub-divided and in grass, and orchard, with cottage, stable, cowshed, &c. Only half an hour's walk from Quoen-stroet — S. Vaile, Land and Houso Agent, Shortland-at. pa r\ a,—Substantially built House of six rootna, **"" with detachoi wash-house, wood house, well, tank, &o.; allotmont 30 x 136 foot, situated in a prinoipal street; 15 minutes from Post-onlce.—S. Vaile, Houso and Land Agent, Short land-atreet. Ij^Oß SALE, a Superior Family Resi- X 1 donee, containing 15 rooms, largo Orchard and Ornamental Flower Garden, together with 37 acres mostly Rich Volcinio Soil, in a favour ito and fashionable suburb. D. B. ORCHARD, Estate and Land Agent, 18. Insurance Buildings. OTKL PROPERTY, TOLOGA BAY EAST COAST. FOR SALE (CAPITAL INVESTMENT). The FERRY HOTEL at Tologa Bay, 30 miles from Gisborne, on tho road to tho East Capo, tosother with the Loase of Two PaddocKs ot 17 acres (nine years to run), at a ground rent of £H a-year on'y. Also, tho Household Furniture in tho Hotel. Tho Stock to be taken at a valua tion. A portion of tho purohaso-monoy will be taken on approved bills. For fuller particulars apply to Mr C. William son, Ketato Agent, Vulcan Lano, of to H. H. Wobb, Gisborno. /\ N SALE. EX 'INGLKWOOD.' 15 cases Muntz Mntal, H to 22ozs. 25 tons Fencing Wire 10 tons Fencing Standards 20 tons Corrugated Galvanised Iron, 5 to 10ft. 17 75-fathom Admiralty Tost Cab'oa 35 coils Bo't Rope, 1J to i inch 20 coils Spun Yarn 5 tous Standard Iron. 1} x j 500 boxes Dj Roubaix Candles Also On Hand Ex Other Late Arrivals, Salmon—l and 21bs. (now), 1001b. kegs Pickled do. Corn Sacks, Wool Packs, Dundoo and Calcut'a Wiro Ropo Galvanised Axo and Pick Handles Wire and Kwbank's Nails etc., etc, etc. W. S. L A U R I E, 7, Wynpham-btkbbt. r\ N SALE, Kcarsloy'a Combined Reapers and Mowers Mangold and Turnip Drills Turnip Sllcers Oilcake Breakers Winnowing Machines Lawn Mowers.! ■ Also, t TO ARRIVE, PER ' INGLEWOOD,' Coulter's Corn, Mangold, Turnip, ana Manure Drills, combined And Ploughs.'doublo and single Harrows Rollers &C. &c. &c The above goods are imported directed from manaf Aciurers,. and will be sold cheap to ake om for further shipments. V 7. J. HURST & CO., 191, Queen-street.



Public Notices. ON DING WAREHOUSE. The undersigned beg to inform Imports, Mer -1 chants, and others having dealings in Bon<!cd ! Goods thit having? purchased tho Ponding J Stores at. prcont occupied by Messrs G. and K. ' Lewis, they intend to enter inlo possession at I the end of the present year, and trust for a coii j; tinuance of the support hitherto accorded to late i proprietors. ,; HULL BROTHERS. IN retiring from the biisiiic-3 as Bouded Warehousemen we havo to thank the I public for tho support wo havo received in the past, and hope that the same may be continued to our scccesso's, G. & K. LEWIS. Auckland, December 11,1579. ~KT O T I C E . Tho Business heretofore carried on by FRANCIS HULL, Jun., & CO. will in future bo conducted by W. F. Hull and F. Hull, Jun., under the style or firm of HULL BROTHERS. |> O ROUGH ■OF PAIINELL. UNPAID RATES. It is requested that all Arroars of Rates in Parnoll be paid forthwith at the Uorough Coun cil OlTleo, otherwise legal proceedings will be taken for their recovery. Names on the Defaulters' List will be excluded from the Burgess Roll. S. REYNOLDS, Town Clerk. January 13, IBS'). YIT HOLES A.LE PBICE OF BUTTER TT AND KGG3. The Grocers' Committee have arranged that the Wholesale Price of Butter and Kggs be as under until further notice, viz. :— Beßt Fresh Butter, 10.1. per lb. Best Fresh Eggs, Is. per doxen. "VT OTICE O~F"~lilfM O VXIT G. W. BINNEY, Commission Merohant, bees to notify to his Constituents that ho has RE MOVWD to tho Central Sale-rooms, Queen street (opposite tho Auckland Clothing Factory,) J" MURRAY MOORE, M.D., Edin., • M-R.C.S., Eng., attends daily for consul tation at J. A. Pond's, Homoeopathic Pharmoey, from 11 a.m. tol p.m. OPENED this day, ex • Kingarooma, S.S., some Pretty Now Goods for Christmas in tho China and Glass Department.—Edward Lewis. _ ME. W. J. HILL, Solicitor and Notary, has resumed his Practice at No. 36, Shortland-street.— Auckland, Bth January, 18S0. PBO. FKASER will remain in Auck land until SATURDAY, January 17th. Hours and Terms as usual. Madamo Fi aser will meet her Phonetlo Short hand Pupils on Thursday and Monday, Bth and 12th. Now students invited. Term?, per quarter, 12 lessons, 303. Private lessons in Anatomy, Physiolozy, &c, time and terms as arranged. JA S. A~H KE W & C~O. Beg to inform their frienda who gave Commissions for Paintings that they arc Now Ready, and will bo delivered on presentation of receipt of payment.—23l, Queen-street. I~MPORTED GERMAN CANARY BIRDS, XX 'TABAKUi,' FBOM SYDNEY. CHOICE SKLBCTKD SINGERS. Kvery Bird in a separate cage. Sold at Reasonable ParcES. All Birds sold have given griat satisfaction to .her buyers. They will bo on exhibition and /or sale only for a few more days. Place of sale is Queen sorccr, two doors fce:ow the "Herald" Office^ " RJ. DAVIDSON, has much pleasure • in announcing that ho is prepared to quit, at a cousidirablo reduction on hia present prices, all hia very valuable Stock of Choice Australian Wines, greater portion of which are " All, Hound the World" Wines. These Wines have stool the test of travelling to and from Kurope, thus tho name "All Round tho World. Red : >-hirar, Muscatel, Frontiunal, Hcrm'tage. White: Hock, Santorne, Verdeilho, Relpling, Madeira, Malaga. "xSssaT |3"A!H QiU E 'ANA ZI? < |l||f^||^-iL> CaPT, HILL, FOR LON »SSBSBBiBM All Accounts against this Vessel must bo rcuderod i.i duplicate at < ur office beforo noon of THURSDAY, the loth inst., or they caunot be recognised. CRUICKSIIANK & CO., Agents, 16, Queon-street, Auckland. January 13, 18S0. 11.0.0. F. Loyal Star of Auckland Lodge, No. 20, Re becca Degroo Lodge, IS POSTPONED until further notice. T. J. PENNAL. Secretary. J/£ R HENRY ROW E, TEACHER OF MUSIC, Somkbset Place, Howe-street. jyr f. b. wood ha m, Teacher op tiie Pianoforte and Harmonium. Address, care of Mr Nnwton Fairs, Music eellor and Stationoor, Queen-street. p O U N D AT LAST. V No More Tinsmiths Rkquired.—When you bavo any tinware requiring to be mended, call at G. Moody and Cos., Queen-street, Onehunga, and get a Hottle of the Mngic Tinner or Patent Solder, sold ai Is OH. It is invaluable in ovcry household, and nnyoiia can use it. Every man is his own Tinsmith. TW" OT ICE T~O CLIENTS. I havo Removed my Offlco3 to Quean-street, next Colonial Bank. E. A. MACKECHNIE. kolicitor. UCKLAND SEED AND FRUIT DEPOT. TO THE PUBLIC. STRA.WBKRRIKS and CREAM twice daily. Cream Al, and Strawberries overy berry a speci men in itself. ROBKRT BRBWIN. m O V S ! TOYS! T O V S I A FUR NEW YEAR GIFTS. J. WILLIAMS Will havo a Now Shipment of Splendid Toys in the Market THIS KVENING. Come one, come all, and look at tUcso Toys bofore you make your puivhasos. J. WILLIAMS, Market (jjnoen-street Entrance). Ty/T R. ALLAN Bogs to inform tho inhabitants of Mount Eden Valloy and District that ho has opened those centrally Bituated Premises in the Valley Road, Mount Eden, as a Grocery and General Storo, and, a8 all articles will be of best quality and sold at town prices, ho hopes to soenro a fair sharo of patronage.—N.B.—Agent for the Auck and Evbninq Star W. C, D iSWNES ' THEJGRBAT MACHINE IMPORTER, is nobody's agent 1 imports Direct the following Machines Singer, Genuino Arm and Platform Krister & Rossinan Princess of Wales Wortheim Homo Companion, tho Now Vv heeler & Wilson Homo Shnttlo Co.'s Now drover & Baker latest aud best Domestic Howe -A., B, and C. And Otiier Good Makers, All of which ars for Hale on Weekly Payments of 2/G. One Month's Froo Trial, with option of changing without loss. Unlimited instruction at purchaser's honse by the best Machinist in the Colony. Machines kept in order twelve months free of charge. Thoso are somo of the advantages of Pur chasing at the GREAT DEPOT, QUEKN-STREET. SPECIAL NOTICE. 11. L. POSSENISKIE, MERCHANT TAILOR Exactly opposite the South British Insurance Offices now buildings, Shortland-street,! Has pleasure in announcing that he has on hand and to arrive his FIRST SHIPMENT of SUMMER GOODS, comprising English, Scotch, Bannockbuen, Home, spun, and other tweeds. <3T Special lines in Blue and Broadoloth, Fancy Coatings, Mozella and other Voatings, &c,, &c. N.B.—Every garment is made under the per sonal supervision of the advertiser, snd he would particularly direct attention to the fact that no MACHINE WORK IS SENT OUT. Note the Address : Exactly opposite the South British new offices SHORTLAND-STRK3T. B. Tanner.l jd. F. Evans rJRANNER AND EVANS, A. ACCOUNTANTS, HOUSE,ESTATEJAND COMMISSION AGNNTS, 74, Queon-street, opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland, Estates Supervised with Promptitude, Books Balanced and Accounts Audited. Rents. Ratos, and Interest Collected, Mort gages and Loans Negotiated. MONEY-Sevoral Sums (large and small) to Lend. FOR SALE—Desirable Properties in City and Suburbs. NOR 111 SHORE—At this delightful summer retreat wo can offer somo pretty Villas for Sal cheap, and On easy terms. WaNTKD to Purchase, Building Sites in City and Sburbs. WANTED to Purchase, House Property in or near City. Intending Purchasers of House or Farm Pro erty are invited to call on Messrs. Tanner and tans, who will spare no pains in their endeav urs to suit requirements. Owners of Property deeirous of Sellingshould forward particulars of eamo to advertisers. Absentees Bhould placo their property in the hands of Messrs. Tannrr and Evans if they want their Interest well looked after.



'Msr ±=i= — = J7" AIPARA RAI L\>, Ay ■ u?J? n 8 tho Month of January, the Train Icr> Ing Riyorhead at 9 a.m. on Tnesday, in connec tion with the Waroa Boat, will run a'l usual. A. V. MACDOXALD, T ,„„. General Manager. January 7,1550. TZ" aip aFar aTT way. ALTERATIONS IN THROUGH SKRVICE, To come into operation on January 1,1879. The Trnin leavirg Rivcrhcad on Tuesday, at 9 a.m., will be discontinued from the above date, On WEDNESDAYS and FkIDAYS, everj alternate week, a train in connection with Uk steamers from the North will leavo Ilelcnsvlllc for Kiverhcad not later than 3.30 p.m. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. Drapery. "If X A N A Z I, JUST OPENED BY J i INABUKY & Q° -1 Case French Mlf-LINERY, BONNETS, 1 Csuporb gooda, to be sold cheap 1 Casa Ladies' TRIMMKD HATS 1 Case Children's PINAFORKS.DRE33KS, and BLOUaES, the Largest and Choicest Stock in the City 1 Case Ladies' Galatea, Stripe, and Cold Lustre COSTUMES 1 Case 1 adies' Cambric and Print MonnN ing Wrappers, from os 6d each—so per cent cheaper than ever sold in Auckland before 3 Cttses FANCY GOODS, comprising all tho Noveltioa of tho Season. DRESSMAKING ON TIIE PKEMISES. A. L I N A B U R V & CO., 201 AITD 206. QUBEN-STREET. M I L N B & nfIOYCE Have now on view a Complete * ssortment of the most beantlfu! SPRING GOODS of every description, from tho best Homo minuets. MILLINERY, in Paris and Enßlish STRAW GOODS, FLOWERS, ]f BATHERS VISITKS and MANTLE 3, in tfilk and Cash mere JACKETS, in Coloured Summer Cloth OLIVIAS, in Cashmere, Silk, Kp. CHILDREN'S HOS /, in Cotton, Lislo. and Silk LADIES' HOSE, in Cotton, Lisle, and Silk PARACHUTES. UMBRELLAS, RIBBONS KiD GLOVE 3, Black, White, and Coloured, 1,2,4, and 6 button UNDRESSED KID GLOVES, 2 and i button. An Immense Stock of DRKSS GOODS.in all the newest and most tashionable styles and textures, all marked exceedingly moderate. BABY LINEN, CHILDREN'S AND LADIES' UNDERCLOTHING, in great variety. BOYS1 KNICKERBOCKERS, HOSIERY, HATS, COLLARS, ETC, AlComplcte Assortment of Calicos, .Flannels, Linens, &o. DRKSS AND MANTLE-MAKING ON THE PREMISES. F ye per Cent. Discount allowed for Cash. MILNE & CHOYCE, OHEAPSIDE HOUSE. AUK pREAT GALE OP MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS, AND SHIRTS, COMMENCES THIS EVENING. All the New Shipmonts recently received will bo sold at OALE PRICKS. OALK 1 RIUKS. J. OOSGEAVE & CO. /CLEARING O UI? GALE OF DRBSS MATERIALS, SILKS, DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. JEL A. T X I N S FINDS IT an imporativo nccosslty to hold a CHEAP, GENUINE, CLEAMNG-OUT CASrI SALE OP HIS STOCK OV D RAPEBYAND Clothing. A very large over stock (upwards of four thousand pounds worth) of DRESS MATERIALS BLACK AND COLOURED SILKS IRISH POPLINS, Etc., Will be offered at a REDUCTION OF 20 to 50 PER CENT. Upwards of four thousand pounds worth of CLOriIING TWEEDS SHIRTS AND OUTFITTING, AT A DEDUCTION OF 15Jto 25 PER CENT. MANCHESTER GOODS, 10 TO 15 PER CKNT. REDUCTION. FANCY GOODS, HOSIERY, Etc., AT REDUCED PRICES. The object of this Sale is to clear out a very larpte surplus Stock of DRESS MATERIALS, but to make it a Genuine, Cheap 3alo. LARGE REDUCTIONS will be made in all DEPARTMENTS. XT A TJ . X I N S. •VTEW TWEEDS 1 NEW TWEEDS. J_l ARRIVED PER SHIP ' LEBCT,' AND OPEN POR INSPECTION, AT M U R C II I E ' B, SHORTLAND STREET, argest and best selected Stock of CLOTHS AND TWEEDS Krer shown in this Market, consisting of English and French Coatings and Fanoj Trouserings English and French Blue and Black Serges English and Scotch Tvvkeds, direct from the manufactories at home Bannockburn and Isle of Skye Tweeds, n specialty. ALL THE ABOVE GOODS ARE OE1 THE VERY LATESI STYLE AND FINISH. And, in addition to the above attractions, M. MURCHIE Has been so fortunate as to secure the services oi a First-class Cutter, which enables him mote fully to merit a continuance of that liberal patronogo which has been extended to him in the past. OHAUN GLAUS. The Province of Auckland contains about ■11,800 Ladies of all ages. I have 800 pairs ot Splendid White Stockings, at 6d, 9d, Is, and le 3d. Be in time, as it is not likely I can replace them at the price, as I will sell them to the public at the same price as the trade usually pay—in the better quality for far less. I have a few 2s 6(1 Stays left; beet value I ever had. Men's extra large-sized turkey-red Handker chiefs, slightly damaged, ao 6d each: usual price, Is. Hats, Is id each; large-sized Night dress, beautifully trimmed, only 3s 9d each; J dozen Rink Collars, in fancy boxes, with thimble, scissors, tweezers, looking-glass, &c, 7s the Box; Splendid Hair-brushes, with real bristle, only 2s each; Buffalo Horn Combs, Is: other kinds, GJ and 3d; Fancy Dress Buttons! from 2d per dozen, very strong ; Double width Sheeting, Is 9d a yard. Secretaries of Cricket Cluba should see my Spring Bats, at 10s. More Shirts at 2s Cd, the old price; PinkGlazedLining, slightly damaged, 4Jd yard; Drab, 3d yard; Ladies' Black Lace Kails, 8d each; White Scarf Lace, liyard for Is Men's Braces, lOd pair; Cameleon Tops, It (which will change colour and give endlcsf amusement); Frilling for tho Neck, 4d and 6c yard; Violet Powder and Puff, very cheap Good, Strong Zenella Umbrellas, with hund some handles, 2s each; Tooth-brushes, id each. Other goods too numerous to mention. J. GREEN, Three Doors from Aloeifcstreet.



Tendera. | IVTATIVE DEPARTMENT, NEWZEA- I 11 LAND. Public Works Offlcc, Tende.. Auckland. January 5, 18S0. nof.ii of Svijl bo i-eceivnd at this oftico until forUioprodio,UU)AY, the 31st .Tanuarv 188(1 and conditions mnySeu I, Plans, spaciiicationß S»r»wi?^ S9£S "otcl.-jcn at this office and at JiONJ.) AY, mb. January ftikibi, on and after lenders must bo addrcss&t. Minister for Native Allaire', nniKthe Hon. tho • P*T°iV i Tona t er for Dwollinpr-hoiiso talked out •' oepusd. °r any Tondor "ot noceHWkibi." By command. ~y?-c' ) JAMKS STEWART, *""\ District Engineer. rpENDEHS FOR REFRESHMENT -*- BOOTHS. ■ ?l>orts to bo hold in thVjrickct Sound on Itettatto, Day, in connection with tho United iFriondly toadies1 Demonstration. umtea Persons can either tender for tho whole lot any number, or singly. • '^to 8 to bo addressed, "Thos. Bakewell. Pccrctttry U. F. 8. D., Kvkning Stab Olllcol Wyndhani-strcet, Auckland." * THOS. BAKEWKLL. Secretary U.F.S.D. rnENDEKS for the Erection of a School- JL house at Tc ICopuru will be received by . the Education Board, Wyndhain-stwot, Auct land, until noon of WEDNESDAY, lth February next. )'lnns and specifiation may be soeu at tlia , Omco of the Hoard, or on application to tho School Committee, Te Kopuru. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. ! rji O Ii.UILDERS. Tenders will bo received up tj Nr.on on MONDAY, the 10th instant, for tho erection o£ a Villa Residence at Kllorslic. Plans &c. at our offices. KDW. MAHONEY & SON, Architect?. mo " n v il d er s. Tho timo for receiving tendora for VMa Residence jit-AVirnpll, is extended to Noon ou SATURDAY, tho 17th iantant. Plans &r. at our Ofllces* EDWARD MAIIONEY AND SON, Architects. Gazette in Bankruptcy. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY; In tha matter ot "The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and ot tho Bankruptcy of Thomas Uood, oC tho City of Auck land, Uotcl Fropriotor. Nptico is hereby given that at a First Meeting of the Creditors of tbc said Thomas Hood, held in the Suprome Court Buildings on TUESUAY tlie 13th day of January, ISSO. at tho hour of 11 o clock in tho forenoon, Thomas MacfTarlano. Hsquire of Auckland, C rtillcated Accountant in Bankruptcy, was elected tho Creditors" Trustee ot the cstato of iho said Debtor; and ttut tno said 'ihoinas MacJl.'arlano has intl maied to me, in writing, his acceptance of tho said ofllcc. Dated at Anckland this 13th civ of January, ISSO. EDWARD S. WILLUOCKS, Registrar. Robert Browning, Bhortlnnd-strect, Auckland, Solicitor for the Bankrupt. Calls. CROWN PRINCESS, No. 1, GOLD MININGiCOMPANY, LIMITED. A Call (tho eiffhth) of Oco Shilling (Is,) per Share has this day bcon made on the capital of tho abovenamed Company, Payable to the Secretary at the registered oltlco of tho Com pany, corner Queen and West Queen streets, Auckland, on or before THURSDAY, 2ind January, ISSO. J. M. MACDONALD. Sccretaty. Auckland, 13 January ISSO. AWAKAWA CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY (LIMITED), IN LIQUIDATION. .NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. A Call of Five Shillings per Share has been mado,Pnyable on sth January, 1880. All Unpaid Calls -will bo handed to our Solicitors for recovery forthwith. A. H. NATHAN) Board and Residence. FURNISHED Bed and Sitting Rooms to Let.—Apply to Mrs Banks, Victoria-street, four doora from the Old House at Home. HARBOUR VIEW BOARDING. HOUSE, Shortland - street. — Mrs. Coshers. . OVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL HOBSON-STREHT Board and Lodging 20a por (sin ule room). _25s Personal. ASINDEN.— A Letter for you at this • office. . '. rpilK two Men who took the Magpie JL (and put it In a kit) from Eden Crescent oa Saturoay last nro requested to return it, as they aro well known, and it will save further trouble:: ,*.'.!. ,'' '. .;; • ' ; MISSING FRIE-ND.—Patrick^nd Mary Moighan, who arrived in Anck land from Doncastcr in 186G, aro requested to communicate with John Hoverin, Post-offlce, Ge"e!ong. Victoria; or vith .the Postmaete-, Auckland. :*rfj'n I : Lost and Found. V OST, an Open-faced Gold Locket, con- JLi tainiiiK two photos, between Beresford btreet and Grey-street. Anyone returning tho same to this offlca will bo rewarded. "I ftS REWARD.—LostTon November JL^r 13th, 1879, on Cabbage Tree Swamp Koad, a Bed Heifer Calf, H tar brand.—Who ever will give information respecting the sam a to R. and W. Hellaby, Butchers, Auckland, will receive the above roward. j^ OUN D, a Mounted Greenstone.— 8 Owner can have the above by applying to J. H. Canbaro, High-street. ■ ■ ; ~"~ Auctione. ! Vm ';i] ' \ TO-MORROW, •'NOON. IMPORTED SINGING BIRDS. BULLFINCHES, CHAFFINCHES, &C. ma BE SOLD BY AUCTION, AT ARTHUR'S MART. Also, household furniture & effects for Parlour, Diving-room, Bedroom and Kitchen (Now and second-hand) 2 New Pianos 2 Second-hand ditto Harmonium, Music Stools, Sewing Machines, Mangles, Stoves, Clothing, Boots, Sun dries". Sic. FRIDAY, JANUARY 16. DURHAM YARDS. FOR SALE, at the Durham Yards, at 11 o'clock. Stack of HAY, containing about 15 tons, situated as Kllerslio Gardens. For particulars apply to B. MCDONALD. Ellorslio Gardens ; Or, to tho Auctioneers HUNTER & NOLAN. POSTPONED TILL THURSDAY, JANUARY 15. ' UNRESERVED SALE. 1 GENERAL DRAPERY MANCHESTER GOODS MEN'S CLOTBING, &C. A. G. GRANT [ TTAS been instructed to sell by auction, [ Vm on Wednesday, Uthinstant,at 11 o'clock, i A Consignment of tho above Goods, UNRESERVEDLY. Terms at Sale, i • i SATURDAY, JANUARY 17. : TIMBER I TIMBER! TIMBER ! GEORGE SIBBIN HAS received instructions from Messrs B. Gibbons and Co., to offer, |at Ithoir ' yards, Onov.unga, on Saturday, tho 17th instant, ' at 1 o'clock, 150,000 feet KAURI TIMBER, Including tho following : i 30,000 feet Weather Boards, Ist and 2nd clos 20,000 feat 9 and 12 x 1, ) 20,000 feet.(JS.l, , ; 10.000 feet wS^Boards and Planking i 10,000 foot Scantling, market Rises s A lot of Ships' Planking and Long 1 Beams. 30 to 40 feel; and upwards. : GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. Continued on Fourth Page,