12.40. The other schooners lire' now comiug in t,ight round the islaud. The Mazeppa has the sixth place, with the Ryno .seventh, Reward eighth, and Fleetwing ninth; others not yet visible. 1 p.m. The Sybil and Annie Wilson have passed Shearer Rock, and the Transit is close on to it. The Transit has gained very slightly on the Annie Wilson, but the Sybil is rapidly increasing her lead. 1.10 p.m. Transit passed Shearer Rock. Borealis is not expected to make the rock thi3 boaid. 1.15 p.m. The Adah has just hove in sight, and she is now standing out in order to make a board for Shearer Rock. Contrary to general expectation, the Borealis weathered tbe Bock, and she is now comiug after the Transit ranidly. She has gained upon us within the' last five minutes. The vessels are now standing up the channel, the Sybil and Annie Wilson having square sails set. They are both increasing their lead on the Transit. IJ2O p.m. The Mary Anderson is now disappearing round the island. She has the last place, and is not yet within two miles of Shearer Kock. The Coromandel steamer, with ex cursionists, is just going down, several miles behind the Mary Anderson. 1.30 p.m. The Sybil now lias a lead of several miles r,n the Transit, the Annie Wilson being second, and more than a mile ahead of the Transit, which holds third place. The Borealis is close behind the Transit, but not so well up to windward. The Caledonia is a couple of miles farther astern, and the others have not yet put in an appearance round tbe eastern side of Tiri. There is still a slashing breeze, which has somewhat freshened. 1.35 p.m. fe Mazeppaisnow showing round the island, and she takes sixth place. No sign of Adah. White schooner believed to be Fleetwing, running back without having been round Tiritiri. 1.40 p.m.—Sybil still gaining on Tiansit, Annie Wilson being about midway between them. The Transit is now gaining slightly ontbeßoiealiswhichisslightlyastein hut a long way to leeward. Caledonia still a long way astern, but she is keeping a good lead of the Mazeppa. The race is expected to be concluded before three o'clock. Only case of sea-sickness on board is that of a susceptible young butcher's clerk, who is thus re-ward-ed for venturing out on the deep blue sea. 1.45 p.m.—Bor ealis dropping further to leeward, but getting into position for lead. She has every stitch of canvas set. 1.50 p.m. The other vessels are now round Tiritiri, but they are so far behind that it is im possible to distinguish them. The other positions are unchanged. The Sybil has further increased her lead, but the Transit has now her square-sail set, and she is holding her own. The Sybil has several miles lead, and the Annie Wilson is more than a mile ahead of the Transit. The Borealis is still to leeward of the Transit, and she, is also slightly in the rear. The wind has now dropped slightly. Tbe Cale donia is still fifth, with the Mazeppa well behind for sixth place. 2 p.m. The Sybil and Annie Wilson are both inside the beacon in Rangitoto Channel. The Borealis still hangs closely to the Transit, and it is very doubtful which will have third place. The Caledonia and Mazeppa maintain their old positions astern; but the Mazeppa is creeping up to her opponent. 2.10 p.m. In passing tbe beacon off Rangitoto, the Borealis kept close to the wind, and the Transit shot ahead, obtaining a slight lead. The Borealis is coming up rapidly. The Sybil and Annie Wilson lire not nearly so well ahead, tbe Transit having got a favourable puff. It is doubtful if the Sybil and Annie Wilson will weather the North Head. 2.20 p.m. Transit pained considerably in the run forthe North Headr Coromandel steamer now in com pany, offering a tow. Sybil first round North Head. 2.25 p.m. Annie Wilson also round. Borealis dropped back very slightly from Transit. THE FINISH. Tbe Sybil passed the North Head four minutes ahead of tbe Annie Wilson, and seven minutes ahead of the Transit. The latter boat with ringtail and squaresall set gained on her opponents up the harbour, and the race resulted :— Sybil, 2hrs. 28mins. 30secs. Annie Wilson, 2hrs. 30mins. 53secs. Transit, 2hrs. 34mins. 40secs. Borealis, 2hrs. 37mins. 40secs. Caledonia, 2hra. 52mins. 53sccs. Mazeppa, 2hrsi 57mins. The Reward, Ryno, Adah, Fleetwing arrived in the order given, but all were •well in the rear. 'Ihe Transit has a time allowance of llmius. 40sec3., and she therefore takes fust prize, the Sybil second, Annie Wilson third, and the Borealis saves her stakes. The Mazeppa was the vessel that did not go round the course. .+

United Friendly Societies Demonstration.

• Committee: C. Sheppard, IJ. Andrew, H. G. Donii.gton, G. Warburton, W.Lewis, IW. Katterns. _. Bake well. Judge: I Starter: Mr. E. Auger. 1 Mr. \V. Katterns. Handioappers : R, E. Ellis, and W. Katterns. Referees: H. G. Dorrington, and W. Lewis. Secretary: Mr Thomas B»kewell. THE PROCESSION. The fhOrning being extremely fine, several thousands of spectators gathered in Cook street for the purpose of the start of the grand procession of United Friendly Societies to the Domain. The number of members of the various Societies, hereinafter mentioned, as far as could he ascertained, was over 500, but as numbers fiom outlying localities were expected to fall in by the way, the number would be considerably larger on reaching the Domain. Some of tlie regalia, especially of the Odd fellows' Good Intent Lodge, were of a very choice and fanciful character, and some of the members evidently felt an excusable degree of pride in being thus adorned. Ihe banners ol the Societies, particularly of the ■several companies of Foresters, were very attractive, glistening in the brilliant s_n, shine. The Bands of the Artillery and Hobson Volunteers, Artillery taking the lead at the head of the ca\alcade. A; •number of lively martial and holiday selec tions wore played. The procession stertecL at 20 minutes to 10 in the following order:— \_ Good Intent Lodgeof Oddfellows, M.U.-f j, Number, 40; in full zegalia, D. N. Carte N G A.0.F,, Court City of Auckland, 3,971 Jas. StStchbury, C.K-26. 1 Court Zealandia, A.0.F., adult ai juvenile, in regalia and rosettes-46. I Christmas, Sec. _' _ _ I 2 Court Eureka, A.0.F., S, G, Lee, Sco \ 100 Hibernian Benefit Society—lo2. The members of this Society presentee aeat appearance; and their white glo? and greeneashes wore in striking contra The juveuile contingents mustered Jul and wore merry in the march. ■I O. Rechabites.—The members ofje Order of Kechabites appeared to be sloin coming forward, and at last showed up) stroug, G. Crouch, C.R., andMrDorrmim, Secretary. „, , { Loyal United Friends.—The mombeot this new organisation in Anckland)s sembled at Pttksfcreet, and marche.to Cook-street under Mr g. Worms, to wafor the members of the Lodge Onward, ley i mustered altogether about thirty*, J Lodge Remembrance.—This lodge jm hcred 38 on starting, but more were exp^d ) to join on the march, G. Warburtorind j James Cox being the advance goard. I i Good Templars.—The members qthe « several Good Templar lodges nuttjred j about- 30, the majority of the lodges ling i unrepresented. The Good Temp arslere , not distingtdshed by a uniformity i re- i salia, like the Other societies. * J ' The procession raaiched along Uen- . street as far as the Waitemata, turmrinto Albert-street, then in Hpbson-street,i»wn i Victoria-street, up WaJw-'fieid-streel to- , -wards the Domain, I THE DOMAIN SPORTS, i The Domain presented quite aaflla appearance. The scene of the sporfcjthe cricket ground, was laid down injood style, and the fine weather which haseen of late, rendered it in the best conditS for j running. There was a large numtl of persons present, both at the sports anout side the Domain grounds. Stalls, |here refreshments of all description welpro vided, were erected around the couri and attended to by busy tradesmen, who Ive a good prospect of having a busy day.The steam circus, under tbe charge (Mr Stanyer, is on the cricket ground, andflers a field of amusement for the large jinber of childrea who are present. Thetom mittee and officers of the various sorties' are very busy preparing for the ev4s of the day—laying off the coarse, attendfe to the wants of visitors, and in evesyfeay snaking their services agreeable .and'ii(£ul, I

The procession entered tb Domain at half-past, eleven and immediately separated, some going to the sports, wlile others set about amusing themselves ii other ways. Cricket and rounders formed the princip 1 amusement of the juveniles who pitched their wickets all over the Domain and are apparently enjoying themselves. Under the trees were congregated a large number of both sexes, who seemed to prefer the cooling effects of the shade of the trees to being »ut in the sun, aud ou the hills and valleis around were assembled the joung peop'e, who whiled away the time with numertus games, such as kiss-in-the-ring, roundirs, etc. The Hobsou Band played duriig the clay, and attracted many listeners. Maiden Race—All-comer? 030 yards),—lst priz", Silver Cup; 2nd, Backet. Entrance, ls6d. E. Underwood 1 C. Lodge 2 T. Cox ... 3 Entries : J. Jone3, E. Lowe, E. Under wood, J. Patterson, A. Bell, T. Cox, G. Hamilton, C. Lodge. This race came off punctually at 12 o'clock, when all tbe inei, with the excep tion of J. Jones, put n an appearance. Several false starts wire made, but at length they all got away, with Underwood and Lodge leading, follo'ed closely by T. Cox. This positiou wasvept till the finish, Underwood and Lodge ;eeping very close together. Ist Hhat Maiden Race friendly Societies). Mclvor 1 . T. Phillips 2 J. Homer ... . 3 Entries : D. McCathy, T. Phillips, Mclvor, J. Bradley, J. lorner, J. Petrie. (Inly three came out pr this heat. The start was well eftectec all three getting away together. Thispositiou was kept until about half the disance, where Mclvor came to the front, whil Homer fell off a little In this positioi they reached the wiuning post, but «ry close together, the first two almost mking a tie. 2nd Heat MAiden Rao.—Friendly fc"ocietie% F. Cox I E, Underwood ~ ... ••• 2 Entries: E. Lowt E. Underwood, T. Cox, A. Roberts, J, Davis, J. Stowe, J. Tinning. Six ran. A good strt was effected. Cox getting away iirst, ivhich place he kept until the finish, clos^y followed by Under- Wood. Final Heat Maiden 'ace (Friendly Societies) Underwood 1 Cox 2 Mclvor 3 This was won eaiy by Underwood, who won by about thie yards, with Cox for second. Boys' Raos.—Undeifi years. J. McDonald 1 M. Monarch , 2 E. Salt ... 3 Entries: H. R'ton, E. Mitchell, W. Queenan, R. Dauf, James Allen, E. Salt, M. Monarch, G. liorogood, E. Wadding ham, W. Andrew! J. McDonald G. Smith, McDermott, T. Jnes, W. Cole, White. Fifteen ran. lcDonald (15 yards) got well away at thetart, and kept ahead till reaching the wining post. M. Monarch (scratch) ran agood second, passing all except McDonal at a smart pace. Third placo was securl by E. Salt. 100 Yieds RACf for Members over 10.—1st prize, Handime Cigar Stand; 2nd, Illus trated Book < New Zealand. E atranco, Is. Baker 1 Newton... 2 Petrel 3 Entries : S.-lcDonald, C. O'Connor, J. Petrie, A, Boirts, C. Cantell, J, Binns, E. Newton, C. Iker. This ract brought out nine com petitors, ani created a good deal of in terest on aiount of the advanced age of the ruunei The finish brought Baker to the foreplosely followed by Newton, Petrel and a the rest on their heels. 50 Yards Hlvdioap (All-camera). Entries: . R. Hutton, scratch ;S. Westou, 4yC J. Cummins, 4yds; James Phillips, 7ys; Jas. Davis, Syds; James Jones, 9yds J. Patterson, 9yds; McDon ald, -9yds ; '. Cox 12yds ; E. Lowe, 12yds; A. Bell, I5)s; G. Hamilton, 14yds. Ist Heat BO Yards Handicap.—Friendly Societies Entries :T. Phillips, 6yds; J. Taylor, 3yds ; J. XArthur, 3yds ; E. Underwood, syds ; P. K&irthy, syds ; W. Gault, Cyds; J. Chiplin.pds. Taylor ('j<s) took the lead, and kept it up to th< flush, with J. Chipliu (7jds about twoyads behind, and F. Underwood (syds) closes Chiplin'sheels. Taylor ... • 1 Chinlin... 2 Underwoo 3 Second HeaioO Yards, (Friendly Societies).— ltt prizeElectro-matcd Tea Service (1 pieces); 21, Cruet Stand. Entrance, 2s. Entries: 1 Philips, scratch ;J. Davis, 1; J. Ryanjj Mclvor, 6 ; T. Cox, 6 ; H. Homer, 7;'. Lowe, 7; T. Holly, 8; R. Cantell, 8. j J. Davisiyd) ... 1 J. PhillJ (scratch) ... 2 R. Canfl (Byds) 3 One Mil-Walking Handicap—All Comors.— Ist pi»", Handsome Silver Cruet; 2nd, Silverjup. Entrance, Is 6d. Entriel J. Hendry, scratch; A. Hendry, 35; J. fran, 45 ;R. Ellis, 55; J. Hill, 55 ; E. Iwe, 60 ; T. Wiilis, 80; A. Hume, 80; J. Jown, 85; T, Fernandez, 95; A. Robinso 90 ; James Madigan, 120. Ferntdez and Hume got well away. Half w round Hume had" a struggle with Fernatfz, hat was knocked off. In stoppilto pick it up he dropped into third place. At the third round Bryan came up to thij place, and the match resulted : Ferjndez 1 Brti 2 PihaiCeat 150 Y_rds, (Friendly Societies).— Taor 1 Pbips 2 Djs 3 100 IRDB (for boys under ]_).—lst prize, Bter Cooler; 2nd prize, Set Toilet Bottles, Jtrance, Is. Handicapped on ground. Erics; J. Conner, S. T. Vale, R, Danks, A. )Binn?, F. Mentiore, J. McKinley, T. Motnley, J. Holly, J. Jones, White, G, Kaerns, J. Katterns, F. Montrose, inks ... ... ... ... ... 1 oily ... i? . protest was entered against Danks, W> was said to be over 12 years of age. 40Yds. Handicap — (AB comers).— "ftries : B. Hutton, scratch ; J. Cummins, /jds; J. Chiplin, 35yds; DcDonald, )yds; Patterson, 40yds, Hutton 1 McDonald 2 i-Race for Members' Wives.—Entries ■eceived on the ground. Three camo for vord. The race caused immense excite ncnt, nnd the people would not leave room or competitors to run. The lucky winner tf the box of tea was Mrs Knox; Mrs Jen cins ran second. *

Papakura Races.

Stewards : Hr James Hay Mr W. Walters Vlr A. E. Whitaker MrJ.B. Whyte Captain Walmsley Mr J. Kirkwood. Judge : Mr W. J. Marks. Clerk or the Course; : Mr E, P, Donnelly. Clerk of the Scales : Mr Fred. Marks. Handioappbrb : Messrs Kirkwood and Marks. Secretary: Mr Wm. Percival. [FROjw ovft oyvn reporter]. Papajc-jea Racecourse. The Auckland station w»s crowded this morning with our leading "aports '' and others getting tickets for the racecourse. The racing fervour evidently holds a para mount place in the minds of sporting people, and though extraordinary counter attractions were offered, there were more excursionists by "this year's train than any preceding year. Commendable activity was shewn at the station in giving ou£ tickets, so tj*tat the carriages jyere rapidly filled, allowing the management to add additional ones. As usual scores came late, and the last moment was very exciting—pepple ha.d lingered on the wharf as long as possible to see .tie first of the regatta and narrowly escaped losing the train. Th« trains are crowded to-day. Thiee hundjed children and friends, connected with pnehunga churches, were landed to day li tbe Domain entrance just below the tuunfl, rhrough the kind permission of the railwiy manage*?, Upwards of six hundred wentiu the special train £o Papakura races, and nany others went at seven tto morn ing. [PEE PIGEONGRAM.] Tte trip up in the train was a treat to those townpeople, who seldom sniff the country air. Tradesmen were to be heard growling at atwn life and threatening to go farming —caried away perhaps by the sight of proluc potatoe and other crops. Mr John Knot's wheat is just finished thrashing. He i said to have over thirty bushels to thejcre. Arriving on the course Host Litte was found there in advance, with a gooduncheon. There is so far, a good at tendee from all parts, yery free betting Jjas^en indulged inj not jiierely on the

t I chances of one horse beating another, but , | also on the various stables, and on one dL :j ti trt versus pnother. Thus Waikato horses . I are hacked against Aucklaurl. Te Awa t , mniii people hack old Sportsman for the i hurdles. Aucklaud men prefer 3*01111;* 1 Sledmere, while Cambridge folks argue that as last year Many Mount carried off all he I went for at Papakura Kaces, he may lake 1 kindly to the course, and so the betting goes ! ad libitum. Our Nsiamawahin friend, Mr Laing, is said to be iv the vicinity with his ! team, and more than one like hi* Traducer . colts chance for the Maiden Plate, contend ing that Grand Duchess is not a safe mi i vestment for their money, a3 she has . not had a fast gallop for a month. Lady Gertrude is expected to show coquet , ishncss, or she would be fancied more. The great eveut is already much speculated on, and an exciting struggle is expected. Ariel, the cup-winner, is a pronounced favourite, and Mr Edger is thought able to take tlie big prize to Epsom and atone for past failures on this course. It is reported that Charlie Totara, the Maori boy who rode Malvern iv his iirst victory at Waikato, has come from Hamilton to ride the Epsom horse again, I might say that Waikato people persist in claiming Malvern as a Waikato horse, and are quite proud of his victories over the gentlemanly colts from Papakura, aud Mclvor's horse. Ngarua wahia, will be represented by the irrepres sible Harold. He lias horses of great meiit to contend against, and if ho " lambs them down " the more credit to him. A Waiuku horse and other.-; go to swell the list of starters, and seem determined to make a good race of it, and the winning horse will have to travel tor his money. As active preparations are being made for the first interesting event (the Hurdle Race) I must give immediate attention to the same. Racecourse, 1.30 p.m. Handicap Hurdle Racf, o' 3050v3; second hoise to receive oaovs from tho stakes. Twice round the course, over S flights of hurdles. Nomtnatim, 2sovs; acceptance, lsov. Jillin^'s Harry Mount, lOst (Jilling) ... 1 J. G. Rutherford's Sportsman, list lOlbs (Wilsmi) 2 D. White's Lark, 9st 71bs (Roland) ... 3 J. Thorpe's Whitofoot, list 0 Laxou's Youug Sledmere, lOst 71bs ... 0 W. -Smith's Destiny, 9st 7lbs 0 Betting: Even on Whitefoot; 5 to 4 Sportsman ; 3 to 1 Sicdmerc and Harry Mount. All the horses came to the post, White foot being the favourite. Tho flag fell to a good start, Wnitefoot arriving first at the hurdle, but he refused to jump. Sports man, the staunch and true Waikato horse, cleared the hurdle in beautiful style, slightly ahead of Harry Mount, Lark third. Lady Godiva struck heavily and fell. Sportsman cleared the second and third hurdles a length ahead of the Cambridge horse—Whitefoot still bailed up at the iirst jump. Passing the stand Harry Mount ran neck aud neck with Sportsman. They took the fifth hurdle together, when the former drew gradually away from Sportsman until three lengths separated them. In this order the last jump was taken. Wilson brought Sportsman up at the finish, Harry Mount winning by a length, Lark a bad third. Tlie race caused the greatest excitement, and tho result is a complete boil over. Time ; 4 33. Captain Wyuyard lias kindly consented to fill the oilice of starter. Tho betting for the big event is 2 to 1 Piscatorious, 6 to 11 Malvern, even money Ariel, 5 to 10 to lon anything else. Thc|bii! event is delayed until the arrival of Waikato train, a great number being expected by the same. Other races have to be run oil sharp, as Stntham Lowe, Esq., the traffic manager, is here, and will no doubt ex hibit his ustiral punctual and methodical style in despatching the trains. It is the want of punctuality that spoils some country meeting'!. 2.30 p.m. Papakura Handicap, of 100aov3; vOsovs to tho second and lOsovs to tho third horso out of tho stakes. Distance, 2 mllos. Nomination. 2sovs; acceptance; 3sovs; and 2sovs at tho post. ' W. Walters' Piscatorious, 7stslbs (Mul grove) .. 1 J. Lennard's Malvern, Sst 21bs (Howe)... 2 J. Byoi's Golden Crown, Gst 71bs ... 3 1 M. Edgar's Ariel, 9stslbs .. ... 0 • E. Laing's Harold, Gst 7lbs 0 J. B. Brown's Sorcerer, Gst 0 D. White's Barney, sst 7lbs 0 1 The start was a slow affair. _ The Waiuku horse, Sorcerer, on his arrival at the post bolted, and went right round the ' couise with Little Thorpe up, passing the stand amid cheers to the surprise of all. The horse went round again, and a crowd blocked the course, in vain tbe horse going through, aud amid general laughter did a third gallop -round, but was caught alter doing three and miles and a half, thus showing his staying , powers too early. After several attempts the statt was effected, Piacatorius leading. \ This magnificent colt was held in to a nice gallop the whole cup distauce, and was never headed. Pas sing the stand the first time round Ariol , and Malvern raced together along the straight. The back of the course is hidden by a tree, but when Ihe horses ro-apjicaicd, Malvern was the only horse in company with Walters' colt, five lengths ahead of the field, Ariel, outpaced, being behind Harold. Coming up the straight; Howo got the whip to bear on Malvern without avail, j The colt won by a length. Tho race was not a fast one. Piscatorious stands high in public estimation. There is always a dis graceful want of punctuality at these Papa kura meetings, and it is to be hoped there : will be some steps taken to improve the pre sent system. Maiden Plate, of 25sovs; second horse to receivo ssovs from the stakes. For 2 year-olds, sst lllhs; 3yrs, 7st 91hs; lyra, ' 9jt; ots, 9-t olbs; 6yrs, 9st 6ibs. li miles. For all horses that, have never won an advertised race exceeding lOsovs. W. Walters' Grand Duchess, 7st Gibs ... 1 •E. Laing's Traducer, 7st 91bs ... ... 2 W. Percival's Milkman, 7«t 9lbs ... 3 J. G. Allen's Lady Gertrude, 7st Gibs ... 0 ; W. Norton's Ladybird 0 Railway Handicap, of 25sovs, with a sweep of leov each, to go to second horso. Entrance, lsov; and acceptance, 2sovs. 1 mile and a distance. M. Edgar's Ariel ... ... 0 J. Lennard's Malvern 0 W. Walters'Piscatorious .. 0 E. Laiug's Harold 0 J. B. Brown's Sorcerer 0 W. C. Dunlop's Magician 0 J Dyer's Golden Crown ... ... ... 0 W. Smith's Destiny 0 D. White's Barney ... .... ... 0 J. G. Allen's Lady Gertrude 0 S. Toonau's Nell 0 Haok Racp-, of lOsovs, Entrance, lsov, One mile and a distance. Winner to be sold for 20sovs.; surplus (if any) to go tho funds, _ADi**s'Purse,of 20 soys. with a sweep of lsov each, to go to the second horse. Entrance. 2sovs. Welter weight for age. Gentlemon riders. Ono niila and a quarter. W. G. Dunlop's Magician, 12st lib ... 0 W. Walters' Piscatorious, 9st 21b ... 0 W. Percival's Milkman, 9st 21b 0 E. Laing's Traducer, 9st 21b 0 W. Walters' Grand Duchess, Bst 131b ... 0 Consolation Handicap of losovs. Entrance, lsov.; and acceptance, lsov., to the fund.

Church Excursions.

Several excursions were madeby members, teachers, and ministers of the Auckland, churches to remote localities, apattfrom the bustle and charms of the great events of the holiday : there to share the calm of nature and the interchanges of Christian fellow ship. UAPTISTS. A number of the members of Mr Webb's church in Wellesley-street, aoccompauied by their pastor, members, and teachers of the Sunday-school, Mr Battley, and others took and excursion from the wharf by the steamer Enterprise No. 2 for the sequestered district of Tamaki East. The excursion was well supported.apparently 200 shaved in the treat. We noticed hampers, baskets, and provisions in abundance, the friends feeling, no doubt, the necessity of physical support' under the heat and burden of the day. BEEESFOED STREET AND NEWTON CONGRE GATION ALIST3; These united congrsations chartered the steamer Tongiriro, and steamed merrily' away to the neighbour hood ot Buekland's yards, East Tamaki, where it was expected they would share in the sports of the Wellesley-street friends, in boating, cricket, the sylvan dance, kissin the rjii'g, and such pastimes as may be in nocently enjoyed by alf, S'f. JAMES'S EXCURSION. Tho teachers of St. James's Sabbath school and a number of Presbyterian friends passed over to the North Shore by the ferry steamer, for the purpose of a pleasant" picnic among the trees and shade of Brick Bay, a retired spot in the vicinity of Stokes' Point. It was proposed to walk from the Devon poit Wharf to the chosen spot, along the dry road. Numbers of the young men and women of St. James's choir and Sunday-school were sjiiiling on the water in the happy anticipation of » happy holiday. *

Picnic at Tamaki.

(Pee •* Stae" Caep.ier Pigeon.)- TAMAKI, 12.45. St. Andrew's Choir picnic party arrived here at 10.15 in the s.s. Gemini, after a very rjleasant trip, and before the steamers

Tongariro and Enterprise. We have just finished a very good lunch, ami occupy tne pl»asantcst position at Mr Bucklaud's large estilc, much to (he distress of those who arrived by the oilier steamers, who, how ever, appear to enjoy themselves immensely. To make a lou*: story short, wo have every reason to believe our picnic will be one of the greatest successes we have ever had. Wo would like to stay a week.

LATE CABLE.

Lord Salisburys Health. LONDOxV, January 28. Lord Salisbury's health does not show any signs of improvement. Raid, in Bengal. The Nagns mado a raid upon the gardens at Cochar in the Bengal Presidency and killed the managers. The Home Bolers. Davitt and others have been nominated for seats in Parliament. Mahomed -Jan Dead Mohommed Jan is dead. Expected Attack on Cabul. Attacks hy the Afghans on Cabul are expected. General Roberts has re-victualledi his forces.

Destructive Fire at Oamaru.

I PER UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION' OAMARU, this day. A large lire broke out yesterday in Bailie and Humphrey's, wholesale merchants. Munoy, shoe shop ; Bride's, tobacconist ; and the Queen's Hotel were all gutted They were stone buildings. The lire broke out in the back store of Bailie and Humphrey's, which entirely gutted the. Queen's Hotel and back premises, and two contiguous buildings. Several thousand pounds of damage was done. Messrs Bailey and Humphrey's store was not much damaged. The shops of Murray, bootmaker, and Mcßritlc, tobacconist, fell an easy prey. Only the walls of the hotel are left standing. INSURANCES. Mr J. Maikham in Boval, £2,050; New Zealand, .-C1.0G0; Victoria, £1,000; £500 reinsured in the Union : total, £4,5G0. Mr Markhom's stock and furniture, £1,000 New Zealand, £1,000 Transatlantic, £600 South British (half reinsured in the Colonial). Messrs Bailey and Humphrey's stock, &c, Norwich Union, £1,000; Vic toria, £1,003 (£SOO reinsured) ; Colonial, £1,000; United, £1,000; 'i rausatlantic, £500 ; total, £4,500. Mr Murray's stock, South British, £2,000. Mr Mcßi'ido's stock was not insured, and was fortunately saved. The total insurance amount to £11,860. The loss of the insurance Com panies will amount to about £S,OOO. Bailey and Humphries valued their stock at £5,000.

The Colonial Bank.

[UNITED TRESS ASSOCIATION.]

DUNEDIN, this day

The eleventh half-yearly meeting of the Colonial Hank was' held yesterday after noon. The Directors' report, for the half year endiug 31st December last, shewed that, after deducting interest paid and ac cruing in lixed deposits, and all expenses of management, rent, and other charges, rebating current bills, and providing for all ascertained bad debts, the net profits amounted to £17,511 C>3 Id ; balance of profit and loss for previous half-year, £2,045 ISs Id ; making a total of £19,557 5s 2d, whicn the directors propose to ho appro priated as follows :—To the reserve iund (in compliance with tho stipulation of clause 106 of the deed of settlement), £100; to be a payment of dividend of 7 per cent, per annum on tho paid-up capital, £15,90S 10s 5d ; the balance to bo carried forward to the .next half-year, £2,55813s Dd—£19,557 4s 2d. The Directors recommended that £20,000 transferred from reserve fund to a special suspense account. Ou the motion ot the chairman it was agreed " That the dividend be 4 per cent,, and the balance be made a suspense account; and, if not required, be carried forward to prolit and loss account." The usual votes of thanks were passed.

St. James's Church.

ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting of tho members and adherents of St. James' Presbyterian Church was held last evening in tho hall, Wellington-street, tho miuister (Rev. 11. F. Macnicol) being in the chair. Kather more than (it) ladies and gentlemen were present. The meeting having been opened with prayer, the chairman made an explanatory Statement'with reference to tho alteration in the date of the meeting, which hereto fore has been held towards the latter end of the year. The change had been made in accordance with a resolution of the general assembly, and it would he the more acceptable, as the date pitched upon was as near an could he the anniyeimry, also of his ordination, so that tho meeting would now subserve a twofold purpose. The speaker then referred to his illness during the past year, which had necessitated a temporary suspension of his duties. Ho wcut to tho countty, and on returning to the Manse was surpiised by many indications of kindly feeling on the part of the congre gation. He found some of the rooms hung with tasteful paper, his study furnished with an agreeable loun»e, and a new and haudsome gown provided for him. Por these marks of thoughtful and delicate feeling he tendered Ins hearty thanks to the congregation, and especially to the ladies, for they had, he know, exerted themselves particularly in the matter. > -'. h REPORTS AND BALANCK-SHEET. Iri the absence of the session clerk (Mr Thomas Mucky) his son, Mr Joseph C. Mucky, lead the report of tho Kirk session for the past half year. After lamenting the iuditlercnt attendance at the weekly prayer meeting, and referring to tlie small number of persons who had joined the ' fellowship of the Church, the report went on to speak of the continued prosperity of the Sunday-school, under the superintendence of Mr P. Mackie. There were now 349 scholars' names upon the roll, with- au average attendance of 257, while CO advanced scholars attended, tho Bihle classes. The report of the Committee of Management and the balance-sheet showed that there had been an iucrcase, in the Sabbath collections aud pew rents, but a considerable number of the congregation do not contribute iv proportion to their means. On 31st Dec, £101 was owing in IGS sittings. The committee expressed strong disapproval of dancing, and had pro hibited the Kechabite ball being held in St. James' Hall, but had since resolved that it might be let for all ordinary pur poses except dancing, linking, professional theatrical performances, and lectures on subjects opposed to the tenets of the Church. The revenue of the hall had not hiet the expenditure by £6. Au arrange ment had been made with the City Council regarding .isplTaltiug. The salary of the Church officer, ,Mr Crawford, had boon raised to £50. The sustentation fund had been increased by a donation of £20, and a member of the congregation had offered £100 on condition that £200 more was raised in the present year. The Committee recommended that, with the donation, the debt might bo reduced to £I,ooo—-a sum which would not be a serious burden. The thanks of the congregation are stated to be due to the church choir for the inauguration of concerts t'j liquidate the hall debt. . If guilds permit, further efforts will he made ,6) improve the lighting of the church.'] Iv consequence of the change in the iitiancial year, the Com mittee recommended that the present o^lice bearers should hold oilice till 31st Decem ber, 1880.—Kcport received as rend. ■ Financial Statement.—The following is a brief statement of the halance-spoot submitted :-St. James's Presbyterian Church in account with Mr Thomas Macky, treasurer, December 10, 1879 :—Receipts ; Balance carried forward, £17 10s 3d ;|pow rents to date, £103 17s 6d ; Shhbath collec tions for all purposes, £23014s 6d ; sustenta tion fund from boxes, £1 6s 8d : total £353 8s lid. Expenditure : Rev. Mr Macnicol to date, £200; miscellaneous, £137 JOs; balance in hand, £15 ISs lid. Liabilities : Mr A. It. Watson for repairs to church, eec, £228155. St. James's Sunday-school Hall, in apcount with Thomas Macky, treasurer, to December3l.Jß79 r-Receipts ; £91 IGslld.' Expenditure : £97 lis Gil. Debit balance; £5 14s 7d! Liabilities :Mr A. il, Watson,' balance of cost of building, £1450, secured by mortgage upou the building. Mr J.. C. Macky moved that the report and balance-sheet should be adopted aud printed for circulation. p Mr' John K. Hauna seconded thefnolion.

Mr W. I eys took exception to the state? ment in the Ct'ffirnittee's report, that the congregation was averse to dancing.in the hall. If the opinion of the congregation were taken on the subject he felt assured that the result would be strongly in favour of dancing. Mr Wacky pointed out that the report only averred that there had been a strong expression of feeling on the subject.

t M#-*McNab wished to know why n s mention was made of the Young Men' i "improvement Association. i 'Iho Chairman, in answer, tlioiiftht ih . reason was that the Association was no\ iv recess. Mr Clark asked whether the sessio: ! represented the church, or the church th session. The chairman believed it was tlie former Mr Smart inquired why the report of tin . committee slated that the removal of th Rcchabites from the hall had been eflectet without expense, when the balance-shoe contained the item £7 5s for tho matter. The chairman said that this expense hac been defrayed by the members of the com mittee themselves. Mr Smart thought that under such cir cumstances the item should not have beci placed amongst the expenditure of thi church. Mr Gorrie considered that the meetiiif should be asked merely to receive thi reports, for there was an evident disincliua tion to adopt them. It was finally agreed to receive and dis cuss the reports separately. Mr Macky proposed the reception of thi Kirk sessions report. Mr P. Mackie, in seconding the motion expressed astonishment at the procedure o the meeting. The reports had been already passed and should be received. Mr Carson pointed out that rarlica chauncs had been made in the constitutioi of St. James' Association, and that in fail iug to notice these changes, tlie committee had neglected its duty. That was tin matter to which the mceticfj took exception. Mr N. Gow and Mr P. Mackie belicvec that the association was defunct Mr Carson said that this was not so. The Chairman thought the reports were as full as could be expected, for the half year's operations, and unless some persons were desirous of introducing a bone of con tention the business should be proceeded with. The motion was then put and carried. The rcpoit of tho Committee of Manage ment was likewise received, as was also the balance sheet. ELECTION OF OFFICER?. It was agreed that tlio present members of the Committee of Management should retain oliice till the end of the year. Mr W. Leys was elected auditor in the place of Mr Turner, who has left tho district. INTRODUCTION OF CHANTS. 11l pursuance of previous notice Mr J. C. Macky inoved,that the during the ensuing year chants should bo introduced into the services of the church, in order that their retention might be discussed fully at the next annual meeting. Mr A C. Steele seconded the motion. Mr Clark, as an old member of the con gregation, protested slrongly against the proposed innovation. Mr N. Gow, son., proposed as an amend ment that, "in order to obtain the sense of the whole congregation on the subject, a poll should be taken." . M. Hamilton seconded. After a lengthy and somewhat discursive debate the motion was withdrawn in favour of the amendment. Mr John Ilunna then proposed, and Mr Sin ton seconded, "that the chants should he tried three months before the vote should be taken." Mr N, Gow'a proposition was eventually carried, PSALMODY. On the motion of Mr Gow, Messrs. J. C. Macky, S. McCoskiie and Smith were appointed a Psalmody Committee, KINKING AND DANCING. Mr J. McCoskiie proposed and Mr J. It. Hauna seconded, "That rinking should he allowed in the hall as heretofore." Mr W. Leys moved, as au amendment, " That a congregational recreation club should be formed for the institution of vaiions classes for various kinds of amuse ment, viz. - one for daucing, one tor linking, and one for singing." A small fee might be charged for admission to each, and the tickets should ho made non-transferable : that would render the classes select. He believed that this wculd bo a most effec tual means of bringing the members of the cougrcgatiou more together in evening amusement, aud rendering them better acquainted with each other. It would like wise prove one of the greatest financial successes evqr laid before a congregation. Mr Falconer seconded the amendment, Mr Alexander pressed himself in favour of dancing and singing hciug allowed as a matter of expedient. Mr W. Leys afterwards withdrew his animendment. i Mr Conic then proposed, and Mr John Gow seconded, "That dancing and singing should both bo allowed." This last amendment was carried. Mr Richardson entered his emphatic protest agaiust the resolution. It was a question of conscience with many in the congregation. The benediction having been pronounced by the chairman, the meeting dissolved.

THE AUCKLAND ; EVENING STAR, THU&SBAY, JANUARY. 89, 1880.



Wanted. WANTED.a Man Cook. -Aurora Hotel, Viciothi-sticct. \\7 ANTED, a situation as Housekeeper. * * — Addrcs M.A., Post-C—lce, Eden Terrace. \A/ ANTED, a good Barmaid for up- T v siairs; must have first class roferon&s — Apply thin olflcc. WANTED, a good General Senant.— Mrs Upton, Shelly liciich, Ponsonby. V'i/ANTKD, a smart, intelligent, and V? rospoctablo Youth, to learn'lJairdro:s ing.—Apply City Hair-cutting Rooms, UO, QuconstrcoC Francis J. Shortt, Proprietor. \\T ANTED, a General Servant; one TT who can milk preferred; references re quired ; for Ponsonby.—Star Olllca. WANTED, a strong errand Roy.— Milno and Chbyco. WANTED, a good General Servant, nblo to do plain work, and washing ; references required.—Mrs Harrison, Scotia Terrace, Upper Queen-street. ANKTKD, Female Cook for a country hotel.—Mrs Pollock, Queen-street. ANTED, a Female Cook for an hotel at tho Thames.—Apply a*, the Nevada Hotel to-morrow, at 10 o'clock in tho moinicg. W" ANTED, an active Girl, about 16, for housework.—Apply Star Ofllco. ANTED, General Servant; no child ren.—Apply this week before 1 or after G, to Mrs llarrop, Grammar School Road, L'pper Parnell. ■ \\f ANTKD, a Strong Boy to ride out for v T orders —B. Itccvos, Butcher, Victoria street. C- i \\f ANTKD, a good General Blacksmith ; V t mu't bo a good Shoor.—Apply J. H. Sniih, opposito Great Northern Hotel. Groat North noad. A house to livo in on tho ptemiscs. VS7ANTED, a good General Servant; * » nouo others need app'y.—Mrs Water man. WANTED Known, Mr Dampier's Now Advertisement will appear to morrow. V&7 ANTED. —Experienced Saleswoman VV desires management of Millinery depart ment; country preferred—" W.Y.," this Office. ANTKD, to bell, either one or tvo First-class Draught Horses, -1 and syears old, heavy tiials given.—F. G. Clayton, Now market. AJNTKD, 60,000 Split Heart of Kaur Laths.—Keane and Jenteinson. VVTANTI'D, a Situation as Storeman, or V V similar position; lias had colonial ex perience. ; good, references can be givon.— Address, Storeman, caro of Star Oflloe. WANTED, a good General Servant.— Mrs Barker, near tho top of Grey street '. WANTED, by a respectable and com petent person, a Situation as working housekeeper.—Address " J.," Post oflice, Pon onbj^ WANTED to Son, a Light Hansome (new), also Vehicles of every descrip tion.—A v ackie, Royal standard Carriage and spring Faotory, Durham-street. \TjT'ANTED to Bell, really good Second- VV hand Buggies; single or doublo hooded or open also, two First-Glass Phaetons (new a Crowthor'e Victoria Stables. _^ ANTED to- Sell, or Exchansc, a Grand Piano; by Krard, for a Cabinet or Cottsgo Piauo. On view at tlio Rooms, Fort street. j3amucljCj*whranej»nd Son. WANTED, the Truth to Travel. All People in tho Province Read my other Advertisement.—J. Green, 3 doors from Alfcert strcet. ; ViT ANTED, a situation as Companion to W a Lady; is fond of children, and a good Needlewoman; would like a good homo.—Ad dress. A.M.. oi-03 of this paper. ' \Tff ANTED to Let, a Four-roomed *' v Cottage beautifully sequestered ; fur nished op unturnished ; low rent; evory con venience—Apply at the Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria-street Fast, r.oxt the Public Hot Baths. VI 7 ANTED KNOWN, that _A^iu7on, V V McColl and Co. havo opened a Brarch Store of tha txewmarket Knamel Paint and Vuxhish Works in Welle3ley-strect, opposite Lovett's, Draper, whoro retail orders will bo supplied and wholesalo orders taken. Paints or Var.-dsh supplied by them are guaranteed, to stand this cIimate.—ATKINSON. McCOLL& CO., Wellesley-street, Auckland. Manufactory: Newmarket,Aucklaud. *OT ANTED, by a good tenant, for occu pation within the next threo weeks a Suburban Residence of not less than ten rooms.—Apply to S. Vaile, House Agent, Shortland-street, WANTED KNOWN, that E. Carr and Son lave to hand Building Timber in Kauri and White Pine, Shingles, House blocks, Failings, Posts, liails, and Firewood in th, ir yard, Customhouse-street West, opposite end of Hobson steel. N.B.—The increasing dsmund for White Pine hos induced them to arrange for a constant supply.



0 Wan tad.. \\T ANTED KNOWN, the .Aucklan f , * - Timber Company are offering c.paci; sdviu.kt^e- lo Purchasers of Build'np. M;,.lerinl ? Timber <>f nil nizes. flr3*and seeond-ehiss: Door Fashes, and Mouldings; alf-o, Turnery of evei !l descriptior, ul prices to puil the, times.—Mam c factory, opposito Gas-works Oilice, Custon house-street. .' \i r ANTE I FR'NO WN, that D. Goldh _ II Timber Merchant, has Removed to h New Premises, Lower Albert-street, opposil 8 tho Dock. Having erected Large Sheds th 1 Timber will ho always under cover, so that th (■ public will bo supplied with Seasoned Timbt at tho lo A'est -ariees. Board 'timber always i Stock, also Baidwood Timbor for Whee 1 wrighta -\yAN TE D X.No' WJS TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, . AND OTHERS. Money Advanced in Sums of £2 to £50 o 5 personal security, re-payablo by weekly insta ments, at L. H. NEUMECEN, Auckland Loa , Office, 165 Quoonst.. ODDOsite Savings Bank. ANTED.—Wanted to Sell (Cheap; Jams, 6s Cd per doz; Canterbury Cheese 6d per lb; White and Gold Cups and Saucers . three lines, 10s 6d per doz : Common Cup=j an Saucers, 6d, os 6d per doz ; Plates, 8-inch, 3s pc do-*; Jugs, 3s ; Sets Fancy Jug;, 3s Cdand is Gc 3 Toilet Sets, only 12s Gd ; Wat-r Bottles am Glrss. 13 9d the pair; Jam Dishes, from (id I 23 0.1; Rlaos Butter Dishes, Is and Is Gd ; Glas ' Sugar Basins, Is and Is Od ; Class Egg Cups, 1 I par doz: Gla-iS s^alt Collars, Id and 6d ; Vinegai j Mustard and Pepper Bottles. Sd 6«ch, thre, for 2s; Large. Chambers, 2s Od ; Plated Cruets , from Os Od to 8s 6d ; lot of Kiddles, Cheap ; Not, I Pater, flvo quires for ldd; Envelope-*, only 2c l per packet, Td per 100 ; good Pens, eight, for Id . i.'ancy Toilet Sets, niuo pieces, only gs Gd; Child , ren's Mug", 3d, 2a per dcz ; half-pint Whito am J Gold Jugs, only Od, 53 per doz ; Clothes I'egs 3 four doz-'ii for Ud, Is 3d per gross; Salmon, thi'oi , tins for li ; Cocoa and Milk, lib tins, only Is pc i tin ; Pliid Matches 7d per doz; sma 1 Til Boxes, for the pocket, ei:ly 8d per doz; Browi Teapots, with metal lids Is 6d; White Teapots 2s; Fancy Teapots, with metal lids. 3s ant , Ss Gd ; Glass Candlesticks, Is ; Pink China Cup: and Saucers, lis pir doz ; I 'lidding Bat-ins, fron ' 3d to Is Sd; Jot of lictures, Od each; Albums ; Irom 5s to lis; Kiis, Oil; I'hina Dolls' Ilea's . from id toil'oi each ; China Dolls, fron Id tt 13s; China Dolls, three feet long, onjy 13s; lo • of Vases,. Cheap; Walking sticks, only 3d Currants, Id per lb; and lot ot other article! cheap.—ll. WATTe*. Pitt-street:. C\ E S S P 1 T 8, & c, Wanted, tho inhabitant"! of Parnell and otboi Suburbs to know that ABftL Fiatuukr is pre pared to Empty Closets, Cesspits, &c, at the lowest rates. Orders left with Mr Lowndes lnspeotor of Nuisances, wi!l be promp'ly at tended to —— it __— Amusements, J" olt N _ STIt EE T II AL L. SoMa_a_e™ Siblß } --Hiscocks. Hayman, & Co, Acting Manager Mr W. Horace Bent, IHIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, ANNIVERSARY NIGHT. Under tho patronage and iv the pre?enco of ho Stewards and Commit the on" the Auckland Regatta. hiscocks and uayman's MAMMOTH MINSTRELS! MAMMOTH MINSTHELB I IN A CKAND ESPECIAL 1 Embracing tho Most f :hoico Selections from our inexhaustible re, ertoiro. -|Q OUR EIGHTREN STAR to xo performers: Io In Songs, Sketches, Ballads, Anecdotes, Quartktths, Jokes, Dances, Farcks, Euulhsqui-p, Etc., AND Positively Odr Last Night But Three! Doors open at 7.30, commence, at 8. Scats at Upto-i's. Prices—is ;2sOd ; 1-. P. H. KIBBT, Agent. T\EVONPOIiT DISTRICT SCHOOL. A Musical Entertainment Will take place in the Nkw School Buildings, ON FRIDAY EVENING NEXT, the 30th inst., commenoing at 7.30. Addresses will be delivered by the lion. F. Whitaker. Reader Wood, Esq., M.H.n., Rev. J. Bates land others. Tickets, Is each. Proceeds to beg, yon to School Fund. MeetirißH. T> U B L I C NOTICE, I hereby convene a PUBLIC MEETING of the Citizens to bo held on FHIDAY first, 30th instant, at 3 o'clock p.m., in iho Mechanics' Institute, to consider what action should bo taken for tho relief ot the Distress in Ireland. THOS. PEACOCK, , *",„, Mayor. Mayor a Oflice, January 28,1880, TtTO'l ICE TO SHIPWRIGHTS. A Special General Meeting of tho Auckland Shipwright Protection Society wi'l be hold in the Working Men's Club on FRIDAY, tho SOth instant, at 8 p.m. Business—To take into con sideration tho holding of our next Anniversary. All Members requested to attend. JAMttS A. FOX, Secretary. AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hcroby given that tho Half-yearly General Moot'ng of the Shareholders in tvio Auckland Mas Company (Limited) will hi held at tho Company's Ofllces, Queen-street, Auck land, on FRIDAY, the 30th inst., at 2 p.m. Business: To declare a Dividend for the half year ended 31st December. 1879. Ry order of tho Board of Director?. E. B. PARSONS, Sccrctar** Auckland, January 21,18-0. Board ana Kesidence. TOURIST Villa. Wanted Known, ,hat Mrs M. J. Hick has opened n Ton-ist Villa, at Wharf-street, Tauranga, whoro Gontlemen, Tourists, and Privato families will meet with comfort and civility. MARY J. HICK, Proprietoress. Tauranga, December. 17.1879 GOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL HOBSON-STREET Board and Lodging 20s per (sinulo room). —25s TUT ILNE & nnoYCE Have now on view a Complofo Assortment o tho most beautiful SPRING GOODS of overy description, from tho best Homo maiKets. MILLINERY, in Paris and English STRAW GOODH, FLOWERS, FKATHERS VISITHS and MANTLEe, in Silk and Cash 111010 JACKETS, in Coloured Summer Cloth OLIVIAS, in Cashmere, Silk, ~c. CHILDREN'S HOS •, in Cotton, Lisle, and Silk LADIES' KO->E, in Cotton, Lisle, nnd Silk PARACHUTES, UMBRELLAS, RIBBON'S KID (U.0V10.-5, Black, Whito, and Coloured, 1, 2, i, and 6 hutton UNDRESSED KID GLOVES, 2 and 4 button. An Immense Stock or DRKSS GOODS,in all the newest and most fashionnblo etyles and textures, all marked exceedingly moderate. BABY LINEN, CHILDREN'S AND LADIES' UNDERCLOTHING, in great variety. BOYS' 'KNICKERBOCKERS, HOSIERY, HATS COLLAES, ETC. A Complete <__SXsi«_li -of CoHdSs, Flannole, Linens, &c. ' DRESS AND MANTLE-MAKING ON THE PREMISttS, F ye per Cent, Discount allowed for Cash. MILNE & C II O V C E, CHKAPSIDE HOUSE. "\TE\V TWEEDS I NEW TWEEDS 131 AHRIVKD TER SniP ' LBnU,' AND OPEN 3 FOR INSPECTION, AT M, M II It C II I E ' S, SHORTLAND STREET, rgest and best selected Stock of CLOTHS AND TWEED 3 Ever shown in Uu3 Market, consisting of English and French Coatings and Fancy 'I'ROUSH.IiINGS English and French Blue and Black Surges English and Scotch Twkkds, direct from tho manufactories at homo Bannockbum aud Isle' of Skye Tweeds, a specialty. ALL THE ABOVE GOODS ARE OP TILE VERY LATEST STVLK AND FINISH. And, in addition ti the abovo attractions, M. MURCHIE Has boon so fortupate as to secure the services of a First-class Cutter, which enables him more fully to merit a continuanco of that liberal patronage which has b?en extended to him in tho past. nHEAP HARDWARE HOUSE F, LAMBGURNE, NEWTON. Builders' and Furnishing Ironmongery, Nails' Locks, Hinges, and a well-selected Stock of Goods in tho Hardware Line too numer ous to particularise. Galvanised Tubs and Buckets, Wood ditto, and Tinware of various kinds for Dairy and other pur poses. Hair, Bass, American, and other Brooms; Banister, Carpet, Scrubbing, and Blacking Brushes, etc. A Complete Stock of China, Glass, and Earthenware, a Large Stock of China and other Matting. A Well-Assorted Lot of Piper- HANGINGS. Whito Lead, Oil, Turps, Varnish, Dryers, Scrim Tacks, and all Painters' Materials. N.B.—F.L. having completed extensive alter ations to his premises hus been enabled to add largely to hia General Stock of Goods, and also to introduce various new lines, and while thank ing tho residents of Newton and neighbouring district for thoir liberal support, begs to intimate that he will continue to sell at the Lowest Auckland Prices, and solicits a continuation of favours. AGENT FOR THK NATIONAL INSURANCE > COMPANY.



For Rale. id T7IVERY MAN A LANDED PROPRI al Jli KTOR.—A fow Choice Freehold Allot a. ments for Sale (23s each), ju the riling distric s, of Tu.i'uui, hciru: in the Government Townshi *y and situated within a few yard,-; of tho mnKnill v- cent Waikato River.—Apply to the TubUahei ii- Star Oilico. 371011 SALE, a .New Sevcii-roomed Hous ", XJ and flvo acres Volcanic I,and, fenced am is subdivided; well planted with trees; 2*. mile re from Queen-street. Price, £175.—Apply Staj io Oilice. ?r fel^Oß SALE, in Commercial Boad, Crca r. «P North Road, a Five-roomed House, wit! il- well, tank and kitchen.—For particulars appl; to W. Vickeiy, near Johnson's Brick Yard. FAST-S AILING CUTTEIt ' .EuLUS for Sale, lying at Hclensvillo, 17 ton register; light draught, coppered, and in the rough order: suitable for Yacht, or for th m Mands.—C. J. Hutchinson, 7, Queen-street. _ rTHANKS ! TANKS 1 TANKS 100 Gallon Iron Water Tanks Fnr Salo by tin ) undersigned in Commerce-street or Mechanic' '_' Bay yard. , W. CRUICKSHANK. JJ g/HHi SALE (Ponsonby), one to fou [. <P acres first-class Land; a most dosirahk _ site for residence o.- market garden.—H. Part o ington. s 17' OR SAtiK, five or six Allotments real s X Reservoir and Mount Kden Railway Sta "■ tien, either for bssiries.-- sites or villa residences 0 on very easy terms.—H. Partington. _ J^OR SALir, cheap, Six-roomed Rous'", Uppei _ X Queen-street.—ll. Partington. ,] TJ^OR Immediate Sale, 7-roomcd House J * in the Suburbs on verF easy terms.—H. . Partingtou, House aad Land Agent, Stichbury's ,* i'uidings. r ; £o'7r).— FARM ot nearly 21 acres, fenced in _ cw_ (<j ye p a( jdocks; 1_ acre orchard, re i maindcr grass; good foil: house ot six room*', I, dairy, cowshed, barn, stables, cartshed, work -1 shop, Scc.—S. Vailo, Land .Agent, Shortland s street. 1 TpOft SAL<C (cheap), Ruilding Allotment?, in .' X Karangahape Road, Queen-street, Nelson ' street, Spring street, Alexandra s'rect, Kyher i Pass, &c., &c.—S. Vaile, Lund ana Houss _ gent, . Shonland-strecet. '' £r A fio-- Pretty Heven-roomed Houso, oven gl^S^vy/ lookintr the Domain, with Allotment f;6ft. x lfiOft. The House is fitted with gas, tanks, ■ Sec, and will bo sold on easy terms.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. . *> ACRES at Parnell, with small Cottage, 3 t> Stable, Sheds, &c, suitable for a residence , or for nursery grounds. Tho lease for 62 yeara, . at £10 i,er annum, will he sold chcup.—S. Vaile, Laud and House Agent, Bhortland-street. ! OUfLDING ALLOTMENT for Sale. A capt- O til Building Allotment in Nelson-street, near the water. This valuable allotment will .by sold cheap for cash.—S. Vailo, Houso and Lai.d Agent, Shortland-street. X AORES.—For Salo (Oheap), nearly 5 acres, v fencod, sub-divided nnd in grass, and ■ orchard, with cottage, stable, cowshed, &c. , Only half an hour's walk from Queen-street — S. vaile, Land and Houso Agont, Shortland-st, £4.0 fl'- Substantially built House of six rooms, **uu with detachei wash-house, wood house, woll, tank, Sec; allotment 30 x 136 feet, .- situated in a principal street; 15 minutes from Post-ofliee. —S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, i Shortland-street. jj* *« i\ to £1 000 LENT, on Ruilding Society o*v X V principles, or on other torms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. Sco List of Properties for Sklo on Ith page.— C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane.— Seven per cent, allowed on money ideposited for investment. T> EQUIRED, by Ist March, a House of JDli about 12 rooms, furnished or unfurnished, at Epsom, tiiehuuga, or Mount Kden.—F. G. Ewington. pi O R SALE, Rroakwatcr Allotments, Nos. 1 and 5, fenced Also, 91 tons Kamo Coal. Apply to Mckenzie & ros3. To Let. TO LET, a Fivc-ioomed House in Alex andra street.—Mrs James Irwin, Ameri can^Store, Alexandra-street. f|lo LET, a Three-ioomed Cottage in i Queen-street, Ponsonby. cloto to Suffolk Hotel; two fire-places. Colonial Oven.—Apply John Holt Porter, Queen street. rjlO 'LET, furnished or unfurnished, a JL Four-roomed Cottago, with good garden, and very healthy situation. 1 1 IU LET, at Newmarket, a Seven-roomed B. Houso, Good yard, abundance of water, sheds, W. C. &c—Apply to F. G. Clayton. WAREHOUSK TO LET.—A Ware houso containing three floors, 20 x 10, in High-street, to Let on Lease. Rent moderate.— ■ Apply to S. Rout. Tenders. MmMU "VTATIVE DEPARTMENT, NEWZEA IS LAND. Public Works Office, Auckland. January 5, 1880. Tonders will he received at this office until nopn of SATURDAY, the 31st January, 1880, for the erection of a Dyt ellinghouso at Kiliikihi for the Native Cheif Rewi. Plans, specifications and conditions may bo seen at this oilice, and at Mr Anderson's Hotel. Kiliikihi, on and after MOND -v V, 12th January instant. Tenners must be addressed to tho Hon. the Minister for Native Affairs, and be marked out bi'le, " 'lender for Dwelling-house at Kihikihi." Ihe lowest or any Tender not necessarily ac cepted. Ry command. JAMHS "-TRIWART, District Engln'oer. 4 UCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED) TENDERS FOR SHARES. Tho Directors of tho Auckland Gas Company (Limited) invito tenders for tho Purchase of Threo Hundred shares in tho Company. Tenders to bo delivered on or before noon of the 12th February, ISSO, addressed to tho Dlrec tors of tho Auckland Gas Company (Limited)" No. 3, Insurance Buildings, Queen street, Auck land, where copies of the last report and balance sheet aid further information may bo obtiined. Tho tenders may bo for any number of shares. All shares a'loted under such tonders will he placed oa the Register, and a ccrtiflcato granted frco of transfer fees. By order of the Board of Directors. E. B. PARSONS, Secretary, Auckland, January 27,1850. mo 15 UIL DE R "s~ Tenders will bo reeoivod until noon of WED NESDAY, February 1, for tho Erection of Brick Building on Reclainoi land, Albert-street. EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect. m O BUILDERS. ■ Tenders will bo receive by tho undersigned till noon of Saturday, January 31st, for tho Erection of Brick and Rubblo Foundations for a ShOD and Dwelling in Victoria-street, Plans, &c, at my oflice. P. HERAPATH, Architect. f~"jIREBH TENDERS are invited for the J Additions to Newton West School, and will ba rocoived by the Education Board, Wyndham-street, Auckland, up to noon of WEDNESDAY next, -Itli February. Plans and Specifications at the Oflice o£ the Board, ' VINCENr E. RICE, Secretary. riOUNTY OF WAITEMATA. PUBLIO NOTICE. Tenders will bo received until noon of WED NESDAY, Ith February, for Improving part of tlio Roadlcadir.g from ilia Lake Road to Stoke s' Point. tfpecillcatlon and Conditions ran bo seen at Sir Mlobae! Shea's, Tho Lane, North Shoro, or at the Council's Office, iihortland-street, Auck land. JOHN JAMES, County Clerk, nrT~o BUILD ERS. Tenders will' bo received up to noon on MONDAY, the 2ndof February, for the Ereotion of a Villa residence at Ponsonby, EDW. MAHuNEY & SON, ___^ Architects. mENDERS required for from 300 to 400 Bushels of GRAINS (weekly) for one year from Ist February, 1880. Apply at the ALBERT BREWERY, Auckland. Life Insurance. "VTEW ZEALAND ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY, 42 AND 43, N.Z. INSUEAKOR BUILDINGS AUCKLAND. For Insurance Against Accidents of ALL KINDS, With or Without Weekly allowance During Disability. Director*; : D. B. Cruickehank, Esq,, Chairman. C. J. Stone, Esq. Thomas Buddie, Esq. B. Tonks, Eeq. J. L. Wilson, Eso. G. B. Owen, Esq., J.P. j The Company is now ready to receive Pro i posals and issue Policies. For Prospectuses apply to i W. _. THOMSON. Manager.



1 Public Notices. * A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. ■'• jj _:__ GRAVING DOCK". c ii Harbour Board Office, 11 Auckland, January 22,1580. IU o Tn,*? Allowing amnnded Scale of Charges for « | Small Vessel.-, and Vessels Docked for Cleaning - 1 P u ,oI 2£ ses only''an,e into operation on January a \< I, 1880:— h j For Vessels of 75 to 100 tons rog'ster, £1 p e r y day: single rates on day ot docfc ing For Vessels of 50 to 75 tons register, £3 per *; day; single rates on day of docking For Vessols under 50 tons register. £2 per " day; single rates on day of docking. 0 For Vessels using the Dock for tho purpose of oleaning onlr, and not havingrerairs of any dcs - cription mado under the water line, ringlo rates ! only will bo chargod on day of docking, D. H. McKENZItr, 55 Chairman. CAFE IMPERIAL E, QUEEN-STREET WHARF, r AUCKLAND. ) The above will be OPENED on and aftor this [• date for Refreshment and Luncheon. J. GRIFFITHS & CO., ' Proprietors. Auckland, January 29,1880. DR. C. EMER SO N TENNENT, Legally Qualified MEDICAL PRACTITIONER. ' Dispensary and Surgery: Top of Grey-street. Hours of A ttendance: 10 to 12 a.m., 2 to 4, and 7 to 9 p.m. R. J.~M. MOORE meets his Patients at the North Shore liistrict at Victoria Ifou'io (Mrs Landers) from 3 to i on Fridays. OWING to the pressure of business Profes or Frasir cannot leave town before . tho 7th February,. Persons wishing to undergo I-'rivato Examinations will be attended toduring each afternoon from 2to 8 p.m. A large assort ment of books, maps and busts. Madame Krasor's Classes as usual. "OONDING WAREHOUSE. Tho undorslßned beg to inform Imports, Mer -1 chants, nnd others having dealings in Bonded Goods that having purchased the Bonding Stores at. pro-mnt occupied by Messrs G. and K. Lewis, they intend to enter into possession at the end of the present year, and trust for a con tinuance of the support hitherto accorded to lato proprietors. HULL BROTHERS. IN retiring from the business as Bonded Warehousemen wo have to thank the Dubllo for tbo support we have received in tho past, and hopo that the tamo may be continued to our successors, O. JE K. LEWIS. Auokland, December 11, 1879. Tfl" O T I C ii In thk Estate op thi late REUBEN ELLEY, Butcher, Deceased. All Accounts against the abovo Estate aro requested to be rendered to Mrs Lucy King, Munakau Road, Parnell; and all Aocounts due to the said Estate up to the 31st January, 1880, must to paid to the Baid Mrs Lucy King.'whose receipt only will be recognised. LUCY KING, Executrix of tho will of the said Reuben Elloy, deceased. Auckland, January 26, 1880. "pj" o t I ci c". Tho Business heretofore carried on by FRANCIS HULL, Jun., & CO. will in future be conducted by W. F.Hull and F. Hull, Tun., under the style or firm of HULL BROTHER . YE RY HANDSOME MOTTLED KAURI CHESTS of DR AWERB and B KD ROOM SUITES at 1-w prices for cash. The abovo articles are well made and universally admired. WILLTAM NORBIE, Mottled Kauri Manufacturer, Top of Shortland-street. TO" O T I C E. Ladies, bear in mind that Williama' Is the Cheapest House in Town for Fancy Drapery and Small Goods. A splondid assortment of Ladios' Underclothint;: .Ladies' Belts, Is each; a nice lot of Neck Frilling, all prices from Id yard, and lot of Gilt Brooches, Kar-ringi and Lockets, from Is to 2s each. J. WILLIAMS, Foot of Grey-street, four doors above Marke Entrance, opposite Dampier's. Open till 9 p.m. TUT R. ALLAN Begs to inform the Inhabitants of Mount Eden Valley and District that he has opened those centrally situated Premises In the Valley Road, Mount Eden, a a Grocery and General Store, and, as all articles will be of best quality and sold at town prices, he hopes to secure a fair share of patronage.—N.B.—Agent for the Auck aud Evening Star Ttf-OBEL'S T\YNA„ITE, Tho Travelling Agont (Mr. Gorman) ot the Nobel's Explosivo Company (Limited) is now in Auckland, and is prepared to give information respecting tho use of Dynamite. Mr. Gorman will also wait upon any En gineers for Road and Harbour Boards, Con tractors, &c„ having work In hand requiring a powerful explosive. Nobel's Dynamitb, having been greatly re in"price, Is now tho CHEAPEST, as well as the Safest and Most Powerful Explosive in use. F. PORTER & CO., AGEiiTS FOB THEINOBitL'S EXPLOSIVE COMPANY (LIMITED). O H A II N GLAUS r* has now the CHEAPEST LOT OF GOOD 3 which he ever had. Just 'hink—Clark's 200 yd Reels, in high numbers, ljd each, or Is 3d per dozen; 50yd Reels, 5d per dozen, Is 6d gross; "White Braid, Is and Is 6d a piece; Alloa Yarn, 2s 9d and 3s per head; Ruffle for Underclothes, la; usual price, 2s a piece. A New Lit of Shirts, extra large sizes, 2s 64 each; much better value than before. Hair-brushes at half-price; Nail brushes, Id and Cd; usual price, 6d and Is eacr. Ladies' Underclothes, in sets of three, contain ing NightdreßP, Chemise, and Drawere, for 17s; beautiful quality Nightdresses, 8s 9d and 6s 6d; the latter worth fully IDs, as they were bought at English cost. Flannel, Is 3d, worth Is 6d a yard; All-Wool-Tweed, 3s 3d yard; Grey Calico, 72 inches wide, 9d a yard. Ladies, beforo making your purchases, call at J. GREEN'S, VIOrOEIA-STREET, 1 hree Doors from Albert-street. W. C. D***** the great machine importer, is nobody's agbnt 1 imports Direct the following Machines Singer, Genuino Arm and Platform Frister & RoßSman Princess of Wales Wcrtheim Home Companion, the Now "Vv heeler & Wilson Home Shuttle Co.'s Now Grover & Baker latest and best Domestio Howe—A., B, and C. , And Other Good Makers, All of whioh are for Sale on Weekly Payments of 2/6. One Month's Free Trial, with option of changing without loss. Unlimited instruction at purchaser's house by the beat Machinist in the Colony. Machines kept in order twelve months free of charge. These are some of the advantages of Pur chasing at the GREAT DEPOT, QUEEN-STREET. (SPECIAL NOTICE. H. L. POSSENISKIE, MERCHANT TAILOR Exactly opposite the South British Insurance Offices new buildings, Shortland-street, Has pleasure in announcing that he has on hand and to arrive his FIRST SHIPMENT OF SUMMER GOODS. oo—(prising English, Scotch, Bannockburn, Home spun, and other tweeds. <ar Special lines in Blue and Broadcloth, Fancy Coatings, Mozclla and other Veatings, &c, &c. N.B.— Every garment is mace under the per sonal supervision of the advertiser, and he would particularly direct attention to tho fact that no MACHINE WORK IS SENT OUT. Note the Address : Exactly opposite the South British new offices Shortland-strket Art Unions. ART UNION (BY PERMISSION) OF VALUABLE WORKS OF A B,T AT DeCCURCY'S, 260, QUEEN STREET. 40 PBIZES. "^0 PRIZES. 40 PRIZES. 200 TICKETS AT 10s. First Prize, Foor Water-colour Drawing by F. B. Gibbs, Melbpur»9, 615.. Circulars, with listot prizes and other partlca lars, obtained on ap. ilication to I • J. R. -pECOUROY, I



Education. T^OTICE TO SCIIO L COMMITTEES" School Committees arc reauested to forward, without delay, to the i oard of Education the .School Fund ACooum«j for the year 1879; and ■ the printed return of tho names of the Committee . elorted for the year 1880. Q IKL S'- HIGH SCHOOL. Tho School will Re-open on February 3rd. The Head Master wi 1 be at homo to Enrol New 1 Put il> and to confer with pa>cnta on FxtlD\_ and SATURDAY next, 30th and 31st instant, rom 1 to 5 o'clock^ RS'MIT C H E L L, PROFESSOR OF SINGING. _Mrs Mitchell will be prepired to rocolve her Pupils on MONDAY. February 2, 1880. Karangahape Road. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL. NOTICE. qvmnnS D eWf.P?UeK^ n£ d Grammar School in THnSInAv ci^ 111 bß'°''mally opened on THURSDAY, Febroary 6th, on which occasion b.r George Grey, E.CB., wiU deliver an in augural address. ' or the admission of the pupils and their parents or guirdians, tho doors will he open at 1.30 p.m. Ihe public will bo admitted at two o clock. JOHN JAMBS. Secretary. A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GUAM _*__ MAR SCHOOL. The First Quarter. ISSO, will Commhnce on I'RIDAY, Cti February, when the Treasurer wi'l attend to receive Fees. JOHN JAMBS. Secrotary. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND .___ GRAMMAR SCHOOL. NEW PUPIL*. Tho Preliminary Examination of New Pupils will bo lihM on TUESDAY, 3rd February, com mencing at 10 o'clock a.m. JOHN JAMES, Secretary. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND JrA. GRAMMAR SCHOOU SINGING MASTER. Applications for the appointment of Singing Master will bi received until WEDNESDAY, Ita February. Particulars on application lo JOHN JAME3, Sacretary. MRS CLAYTON'S BOARDING AND - DAY SCHOOL, St. I'corgo's Bay Koad, Parnell. First quarter, Monday, Fobruory 2. English Composition and Astro no <iy DrKidd Music and Singing Mr Swallow German.. .. . .. .. DrHenssn French .. Mons. Feltzer Latin .. MrGradwell Elocution MrGradwoll Drawing Mr Watkins Drill MrG. ZUrn ER R MA X X O BE R, Wellington-street, teacher of PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. ISS GILLINGHaM" Teacher of Music, lirodiok Cottage, Ponsonby Road T> OA R D OF EDUCATION. Tho Touchers' Training Classes will Re-open on SATURDAY next, 31st instant, at 10 a.m„ at the Wellesley-street Kchool. Students are re quested to attend preparod for a leason in Drawing. VINCENT E. RICE. Secretary. POfISONBYT UltaS' HIGH SCHOOL, franklin road. Conducted by Mes. Shayle Gkobge. The First Quarter of tho yoar will commence en MONDAY, January 26th. In tho School Course are included Muslo French, Latin, Freehand Drawing, Danciuft, Calisthenics, and Ornamental Needlework. A Pupil Teacher-required. HUKCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL PARNELL. Quarter Days :—January 27th, April lSth, July 6th, and September 27th. School duties resumed Monday, February 2. JAMES ADAMS, 8.A., Head Master. jyr R HENRY ROWE, . TEACHER OF MUSIC, Somerset Place, Howe-street. K. BALLANCE, Organist ofSt. Paul's Cathedhax,, Will give Lessons in Music and Singing, with Piano, Harmonium, or Organ. Schools at tended ; also, pupils at their own residences. • For terms apply Gloucester House, Grafton Rrad. rjMHE undersigned begs to intorm the X Public of Auckland tnat he intends to open a GYMNASIUM AND SCHOOL OF ARMS in tho Parnell Hall, at tho begining of next month. 'I hero will bo taught aU sorts cf Gymnastics, use of Floret, Broadsword, Kayoaet, etc., after the most modern and best principles, such as have been adopted by all professionals from tho High School for Gymnastics in Germany. It U tho object ot this sysicm to develop by methodical cultivation of the body all power and facu'ties of the same, to render it strong, active and nimble, and to act upon the moral element by the greatest perfection of the physi cal condition. There will be at present thwo different Classes: 1. For Boys from 9 to 14 years, Mondays and Thursdays, 4.30 to 5.30 p.m. There will be Taught: Free Exercucs, a proper Walk and Carriage, Jumping and Burning, Gymnastic Plays, Exercises oa Horizontal and parallel Bars, Ropes, etc To open, THURSDAY.Ioth February. Terms 15s per Quarter. 2. For Young Men from 15 to 19 years, Tues days and Fridays, 7 to 8 p.m. a There will be Taught, besides ihe above-mentioned: Trials of Strength, 'trapeze ana Ladder, Introductory Exercises in Fencing. ', To open, FRIDAY, 6th February. Terms: 15s per Quarter. - - - 3. For Gentlemen. Tuesdays and Fridays, 8 • to 10 p.m. in addition to above-mentioned: Howe Exercises, Broadsword, Floret, and (if required) Bayonet Fencing. To open, FRIDAY, 6th February, Terms: £1 Is per Quarter. Intending members are requestod to ■ leave their names before 3rd February at Mr R. G. I Schwartz's shop, Queen-street. ' ' 6. ZURN. — ■■ ; = Dividends. TTNION BANK OF AUSTRALIA. Established .. 1837. Paid-up Capita- ... £1,600,000. Reserve Funds ... ; £816,500. NOTICE TO PROPRIETORS. A DIVIDEND ot ONE POUND FIFTEEN SHILLINGS, together with a Bonus of Fiv« Shillings per Share, for the Half-year ending 31st Deoemher, 1879, equal to 16 per centum per 1 annum on the paid-up capital of this Bank, having been declared at the meeting of propria ' tors, held in London, oa tho 12th January, th same is nowpayaole to Colonial shareholders. (Signed) JOSH. PALMER, Chief Officer for New Zealand. Christchurch, New Zesland, 16th January, 1880. A I Lost and Found. LOST, a Purse containing silver.—Any person returning the same to E. Taylor, West Hnd Store, Karangahape Road, will re- I ceive Five Shillings Reward. . f Ranges, Ovens, &c. GEE HERBERT fl. SMITH'S COLLECTION op OVENS, RANGES, STOVES, &C, . '', ESPECIALLY THE NEW ZEALAND ECLIPSE COTTAGE STOVE. It requires no fitting, can be used as either open or closed, is economical, and made to burn the New Zealand Coal and Coke, and is aU wrought iron, so tbat it will not break or crack. A large number of the most influential persons in Auokland have them in use. all of Which have given the greatest satisfaction. (3eo Illustrated Price Catalogue with Testimonials, gratis.} CAUTION.—Having heard from several country settlers that inferior Ovens are being sold by country storekeepers os my Ovens, I beg to state that all of my Ranges, Stoves, Portable Ovens, Side- Ovens, Portah'e Boilers, Ships* Stoves, Colonial Ovens, Seo., have my namo on he ventilator, thus: 1 f^JLJj- S-'iTH__i I ( •| KMfcyjSAHDjJ fe and aro guaranteed to last from 5 to 2<f ryears I according to the size and price, and then can be repaired. There are over 5000 of my Ovens ant i } Ranges In use, some Ovens 9 years, and all have given the greatest satisfaction. •'■■ Testimonial. Mr H. H. Smith.—Dear Sir,—ln reply to your J inquiries regarding the New Zealand Eclipse a Cottage Racge I have had from you, _ have A pleasure in informing you that it has given _B entire satisfaction. It requires very littlo coal, "» and is indeed in every way equal to the recom j] meiidations you gave mc of it.—"Eruly yours, F. /1 A. Twimank. Graftou Road, Noyetiiber 1,1879. / ' Ovens, Range', and Stoves, &c.' sold on tbe / I Dkfkrred Payment system. Weekly par- / j ments taken. / | HERBERT H. SMITH, * ' _/> Auckland Iron Works, Darhatn-Bttect , *T$ a' l - BEWARE-Of IJ^IJifBIET-S'Allot /r-^t "^situate directly