Mr Sheehan, £522. Now that was not right. However much he might admire Mr Sheehan (and a liner fellow did not exist) he could not help admitting that facts like those were enough to damn him. Again, only three of the Miuisters charged for car riage hire, viz., Sir George Grey, 16s; Col. Wbitmore, £2 ; and Mr Sheehan, £4SI 16s. He was willing to say all that was good of the Grey Government, but he could not pass over such exhibitions of extravagance as that. 'Ihey had ruined the party more than it could have been by tbe desertion of the four Auckland members. The speaker then passed from this subject to treat of public works. He pointed out that since the great public works and immigra tion policy had been iuitiated by Sir Julius Vogel, the colony had borrowed £15,000,000, and that of this immense sum £8,000,000 had been expended in the con struction of 1,145 miles of railway, 336 miles being in the North Island, and 809 miles in the South Island. That was one mile of railway to every 400 of the popula tion, so that if the same proportion were extended to Great Britain that country would have 80,000 miles of railway. This was not all, however, for 1,354 more miles of railway were either promised, or in course of construction, though he could not say where the money was to come from. For our borrowed money we had to pay interest at the rate of five per cent, per annum, and as our railways only yielded a profit at the rate of two per cent, per annum, the whole people (whetier dwelling iv districts tapped by rail ways or not) had to contribute by means of Customs duties and other sources the remaining three per ceut per annum. The doctor then went on to refer to the District Kailways Act, by means of which certain large land owners of the South had obtained power to borrow money for the construction of branch lines on rating the districts, and corporate bodies bene fitted thereby for the repayment of the loan. Some of the Southern members, after the lines had been commenced proposed that the Government should take them oyer and Mr Macandrew was quite willing^ to adopt this course, but Sir George Grey absolutely refused to agree, (applause) al though the Southern negotiators were wil ling to give their support in return tor the favour. They accordingly went over to the other side, and the Grey Government was upset in consequence. That only came out during the last few days of the session. In attaining their ends these men brought numerous influences to bear upon the Auck land members. The Bank of New Zealand was set to work, measures were concocted and telegrams sent, till at last four men went over nnd the £408,000 that _ was wanted for the completion of the private lines in the South was thus obtained— the result being that the speculators got rid of the liability, and were in a posi tion to sell their land at enhanced prices. Mr Wood (who, notwithstanding what had been said about bim, was a manly, straight forward fellow) (dissension) met him the day beforo he went over, and said *' I am not going to stand this any longer. We must allow the public business to go on. Will you come over?" I replied "No." (Applause, and cries of "well done.") Mr Wood then said if he (the speaker) wouidgo ovar that—well—tbat the petition against him would be dropped. Be did not know whecher the gentleman was authorised to make the promise, but at any rate that was what was said to him in the lobby of the House. The effect of the going over of the four members was that they had been made the cat's paw for obtaining the much desired £408,000 for the supporters of the Hall Ministry. Dr Wallis then proceeded to deal with the finances of the country, explaining as he did so,the means that have been devised to meat the £95,000 deficit. The increase in the Stamp Duty would screw £16,000 additional out of the poor widows and orphan?, and in the Customs' those articles, which had hitherto paid 10 per cent ad valorem, would now have to pay 15 per cent ad valorem. _ Then the Property Tax had been imposed in order to reach the rich. The increased Customs duties would yield £300,000, which meant to every family in the colony an increase iv taxes of £3 or £4 per annum, while the Pro perty Tax was expected to produce £400,000. The former had been levied as soon as passed, but as tf-9 Property Tax would not come into operation unUl that very significant date—the Ist of April, All Fools' Day—he had grave doubts as to whether it was intended to impose it at all. (Laughter.) After stating that £4,000,000 of the £5,000,000 loan would have been spent at the 30th of June next, and pointing to the necessity for further electoral reform, the speaker concluded by saying that the Hall Ministry, though;disguised as a Liberal Government would not continue long in oflice if the people of Auck land jwere but true to themselves In their endeavour to obtain a true democratic Ministry. (Applause.) Questions having been invited Mr W. Eyre inquired if Dr. Wallis knew anything about the mysterious document which the member for Newton had talked about in the House.

Dr. Wallis said tbat he knew nothing whatever concerning the mysterious docu ment referred to. He had of course heard it spoken about aud he believed that there was such a document in existence. He had gathered from speeches in tbe House two or three things that were in it. One was that the Liberal electoral measures should be carried out. That .had not been done because the Re-Distribution of Seats Bill had been dropped. Another thing was that the present educational system should not be interfered with. That was carried out, but it wa3 a condition that all the Auckland members would have adhered to. The third thing, and the one ill the performance of which th-j Govern ment had signally failed was, that justice should be done to Auckland. A return, of course, was laid before the House, shewing how the loan expenditure had been divided amongst the nine provinces, but it was a false return. According to it the provinces which had received in excess of their fair proportion, were as, follow:—Taranaki, £157,000, in excess; Wellington, £537,000; Hawkes' Bay, (McLian's place), £220,000; poor Nelson, £1,000; Marl borough, £5,000 ; and Westland, £209,000. 1 hree provinces bad received less than they ought to have got according to the Minis terial Statement, viz. :—Auckland £144,000 (not much you see), (laughter); Canterbury (Hall's own province) £845,000; (is that not brazen-faced impudence ?); and Otago (not withstanding all that Macandrew has done for it) wants £141,000. The proper and only fair way of making the computation was to take the population as it was iv 1871 as a basis, and not to include the immi grants who were poured into Otago, Can terbury, and Wellington, at the expense of the whole colony. Such a calculation he had made. It showed that tho five following provinces had received in excess of their proportion, viz.. Taranaki, £182,000 ; .Wel lington, £982,000 ; Hawke's Bay, £430,000 ; Canterbury, £50,807; and Otago, £348,000. The provinces which had obtained less than they were entitled to were : Westland, £80,000 less ; Marlborough, £46,000; Nelson, £459,000 less; and Auckland, £1,240,000 leas. Mr Alexander Black endeavoured to put fome questions, but the interruptions which he leceived prevented his queries from being understood, aud, consequently, from being answered. Mr Campbell enquired if Mr Sheehan's establishment of friendly relations with Rewi, etc , were not sufficient compensa tion for the extraordinary expenditure of his administration.

Dr. Wallis replied that though Mr Shee han was entitled to tbe greatest credit for his action in cementing a frieudship with Rewi, the extravagance of his administra tion could hardly be justified on that

ground. The Chairman was proceeding to defend and eulogise L r Wallis' conduct, when lie was called to order by Mr Napier. A question having been asked and answered in reference to the member's opposition to the reduction of the hono rarium, Mr Campbell proposed, and W. Leys seconded, a vote of confidence in Dr Wallis, which was carried, and a vote of thanks to tlie chair concluded the proceedings.

MrF. J. Moss, M.H.R., announces in our advertising columns his intention to address tho electors of Parnell in the Parnell Hall on Tuesday evening, at half-past seven o'clock, Mr Moss is a studious and thoughtful politician, and the electors of Parnell will doubtless hear from him a care ful exposition of the events ot the laat session and. the present political situation.

DUNEDIN, this day. Mr Ireland addressed his constituents at Tapanui, and received a vote of thanks.

POLICE COURT.—THIS DAY.

(Before K. C. Barstow, Esq., E.M.) INEBRIATES. Three persons were fined for this offence. UNDER THE VAGRANT ACT. Mary Biddick and Margaret Gallagher were charged under the A ragrant Act with beiu" rogues aud vagabonds and having no visible means, etc. The prisoners pleaded not guilty. Detective Jeffery and Constable Strath em gave evidence aa to the wretched life the prisoners were leading in Chancery Lane. The description was sad in the extreme, quite revolting, and would be a disgrace to savages. Sergeant-Major Mason corroborated. Gallagher said her rations were sufficient for her support. I Hiis Worship allowed the case to stand over for a week. He found them guilty, but would reserve the sentence. INSANITY. Michael Henwright was again brought up on a charge of attempting to kill himself at Mercer, while in a state of temporary insanity. Prisoner bad beeu confined eight days in prison, and was fairly recovered. The cause was drink. Fined 10s and costs. HABITUAL DRUNKENNESS. Samuel Butcher was charged under the Vagrant Act with being au habitual drunk ard, havi.ig been convicted five times with in a certain period of time. Prisoner said that according to his diary, he had only been drunk twice within the year; he had been on the spree. Sub-Inspector Pardy said the prisoner had been away five months aud had not troubled the police du-iug that time ; he would not therefore press for the full penalty. Prisoner had undertaken a sweeping exhibition, he was a sweep by profession, anil would be more careful in future, and make sweeping reforms. His Worship imposed a fine of 10s and costs, telling prisoner that he must thank Mr Pardy for saving him from two mouths in Mount Eden gaol.

DISREPUTABLE HOUSES,

.Margaret Barstow was charged with habitual drunkenness, aud with being the occupier of a house in Chancery ;Lane frequented by theives and prostitutes. William Donlan was charged with the same ofl'euce.

Prisoners declared they were innocent, Tetective Jeffrey said the house in Chancery Lane kept by the prisoners was one of the worst description, in which occurred scenes of the most horrible des cription ; drunkenness and debauchery were daily and nightly carried on.

Mrs Barstow: Good Lord, I never was in such a fix before. I jist let the two blessed women in from a feeling of charity, aud now I'm fixed for my good natur'. (Here prisoner burst into a lit of violent sobbing.) Your Woiship, I'll go away to Biverhead at once if you let me off. Donlan and I'll go too, your Worship. After some further evidence as to char acter, his Worship said it was of little use sending such characters to prison, as they invariably returned to their haunts of vice on regaining their liberty. He would find them guilty, but would not pass sentence, giving them the opportunity of clearing out.

BREACH OF CUSTOMS REGULATIONS.

Thomas Vernon appeared in answer to a charge of having committed a breach of the Customs Regulations by knowingly evadiug duties of customs upon ankles, drapery, millinery, etc., with intent to defraud EM. Customs, whereby the said defeu dant had rendered himself liable to a forfei ture of £ICO.

Mr Brookficld, Crown Prosecutor ap peared for the prosecution, instructed by Mr Hill of the Customs.

Mr Hesketh appeared in defence, and pleaded guilty under certain circumstances. He would therefore ask that only a fourth of the penalty might be imposed upon the defendant, who had acted thoughtlessly rather than wilfully. Mr Brookfield contended that His Wor ship had not the power under the Act of mitigating the penalty. Hia Worship coincided with M r Brook field, and said he found that he had no power to reduce the fine. He must there fore order defendaut to pay £100, and costs £310s.

THE GLASS AND THE TONGUE. Norak Williams, a respectably-dressed young person, was charged with using offensive language in tho bar of the Governor Browne Hotel on the 9th inst.

Prisoner pleaded guilty to being drunk, but not to using the bad language. The charges were proved against prisoner by several witnesses. His Woiship said ho must find prisoner guilty, anil much regretteil to see a young person like prisoner In such circumstances. She must pay 5s for drunkenness and 40s for tlie indecent language, costs 4_ or in default be committed to prison. This was jill the business.

POSTSCRIPTS.

(From the San Francisco " Evening Post.") UPJN Van Necs avenue is Dr Potts, Mr Guff's next door neighbour, aud one morn ing, about two weeks after the latter had started in to become an amateur performer onthe bassoon, he was informed that the doitor wanted to see him, and on descend ing to the parlour found that gentleman sitting in the middle of tbe sofa, and flanked bj three other residents on the same block. Mi Guff was surprised to notice that the whole party wore a solemn and embarrassed look, aud he inquired the nature of their vWt.

"We have come, Mr Guff,?' said Dr Potts, wiping his face, "upon a most dllicate mission. A mission. I assure you, ny dear sir, that nothing but the most urgent neces'ity would induce us to under tike."

" Indeed ?" said Guff.

" We don't mean to assert, or even hint, _r Gufl', that the fault is all on your side. Iknow—we all know—how difficult it is to git along always with some women. There a/c time?, sir, when the best wife has ' tan bums' it would require the patience of an angel to contend with. AYe all know tlat."

" You bet we do," said the other neigh lours in chorus, and one of them passed his lingers through his well-weeded locks in a adly reflective manner. " But, on the other handsome allowance must be made for the domestic trials aud annoyances to which women are subject. They are the weaker vessels, Mr Guff, and ire should always bear that in mind before proceeding to extremities." " Did you come to tell me that ?" said Mj Guff, somewhat sarcastically. " Exactly, my dear sir; we have como to have a quiet littlo talk with you. In a friendly spirit, you understand, Mr-Guff. We come, my dear sir, in tbe spirit of peace and conciliation, to pour oil on the troubled waters."

" Oh, you have, eh?" said Mr Guff. " Yes. You are a young mariied man, lir Guff, and doubtless lack the experience in some respects that we possess. Now, tliere are other methods in tbe manage ment of women more potent than violence. Por instance, when Mrs Potts gets a littlo too cantankerous I just suggest that per haps she had better put off buying that new dress until next spring, cr something of that kind. Works like a charm."

"My way is to hint that I shall have to stop the girls' credit at the dry goods store. That generally fetches my domestic auto crat," said another.

"Igo mo3ton the 'no country this sum mer ' dodge,'' put in a third. " Fried oysters in a box is probably as good a mollitici as any," mused the baldest of the party, "and I've tried most every thing; besides they are cheaper." "will you oblige me by explaining what all this nonsense is about?" said Guff, who was becoming exasperated. "'Why, you don't mean to deny, Mr Guff," said the spokesman, reproachfully, " thatyou beat your wife in the most cruel minuet ."

" Beat who ?" screamed Guff.

" Why, that you drag Mrs Guff up into the garret nearly every evening, and ham mer her all up with a bedslat, or something else," (aid one.

"Aid yank her round the room by her hair till she yells like an Indian chasing a mailcoacli in ahead of time," said another.

"It'sperfectly blood-curdling. Specially on Wednesday night," added another in dignant householder. " Wednesday nights! Why, those are the evenings when I practice music with my brother-in-law," stammered Guff. " Vhat, up in the garret?" said Dr Potts, turning very red in the face. "Yes; we are learning the bassoon and cornet together, and—" "Mr Guff," said the committeeman, get ting tip very much embarrassed, aud hold ing ont his hand, " we apologise—we—cr— that—is—good—good evening, Mr Guff,' and they hastily filed out. But as they have since agreed to take fifty tickets apiece the first time Mr S. ap pears in an amateur concert, that amiable young Benedick has agreed not to let the story out, and especially not to allow those mean " 1 ost" fellows get wind of it.

Thkberg's body surviyey- as a relrifac tion. 1 Ij was fouud in that slate recently, whili! being removed tp the site of a monu ment forthe famed pianist,

Interprovincial Cricket Match.

[UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

DUNEDTN, this day. The seventeenth Interproviucial .Ciicket Match (commenced on the Caledonian grounds to-day at noon. '1 ho weather was beautiful at the start. There is a small attendance.

Ashby, of the Canterbury team, won the t':ss, and elected to take advantage of a fine wicket. He sent in Hartland aud Alpe to the bowling of Paranutour and McLennan. At the last ball in the third over McLellan caught Hartland off his own bowling ; score, 1-- 7 — 14. McLellan's ball was lifted by Alpe out of the bounds for four — thirty upon the board. Conway relieved McLellan at the bowling, but Ashley, opening his shoulder, treated Paramour to a couple of skiers, one on, being a drive, going out of bounds. When 57 was put on the tele graph, Cooke, left-hand bowler, relieved Paramour.

Waikato Turf Club Annual Summer Meeting.

(FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER.)

(BY TELEGRAPH.)

HAMILTON, this day.

Yesterday's race meeting was anything but a success in point of attendance, as the party who bought the gates knows to his cost. Only £30 waa taken on the second day and £60 the first day. The club cannot be congratulated on the result of changing the date of their summer meetiae, though it may have beeu dove for the best. Too much credit cannot be given to the Starter, Mr. Storey, wlio has a capital assistant iv Mr Sam Steele. Mr Charles Johnson and Mr Pilling are excellent Clerks of the course, though yesterday, unfortunately, was an easy day, there were so few people to trouble them. Lieutenant Colonel Lyon filled the Judge's box, in the absence of Dr Waddington. Mr Bertram, as Clerk of the scales, performed with his usuil accuracy and courtesy. There are several little matters of detail which require the attention of the club. The races were not by any means barren of interest, though not so good as could be wished. Only two horses went for the hurdles, Grey Momus at last beating his Waikato rival, though he went somewhat lame after the race. The Novel Handicap landed White's Barney a clover winner by a length or less. Golden Crown a closo second. Old Times had no show. The Publican's Purse—the event of the day, was a great victory for Lennard's stables, and tho result was highly gratifying to the general public. Malvern, the winner, ran a good horse, and having first distinguished himself on the Ohaupo course, there wero many friendly eyes watching his performance, much de lighted that the old Waikato hack should beat the aristocratic Billinsgatc. The latter has a decided objection to the jump, or to bo pushed at the finish, and when Hodsou called on him he refused with palpable chicken-heartcdness. Malvern running half-a-mile after winning the race, before he could be stopped. Harold dis tinguished himself as usual, aud went a burst half the distance, and then gave place to his betters. Balmoral also set up his head at a milo and refused to gallop. The Selling Hack Kace was won by Golden Crown. Af•■cr the race his owner bought him in nt £23. One of Mr Jelliug's horses from Cambridge competed, but did not securo a particularly good place at the finish.

FINISH OF THE RACES.

Tlie Ladies' Purse was an event unworthy of the name. As there was no gallant com petitor Mr J. S. Buckland rode Billingsgate, but out of 8 other entries only Molly Dar ling, with Bond up, could be tempted out. So little iuterest was taken in the event that hardly anyone took tne trouble to look at it. At the close of the race there was some talk about a silver cup, which had been given by Mr Lewisson to the club for presentation to tho winner of this race, but such a prize was not mentioned in the " Krcct card," neither was the cup adjacent to the booths, or it would havo been liberally seasoned with champagne by Billingsgate's owner. When special prizes arc given proper publicity .should bo made of tho samo in justice to tho don. The Con solation Stakes fell to tho local horse, Orakau (Hodson up). This is the third consecutive Consolation Tommy has won at Ohaupo. The Maori race was won by Taua (Thompson's), Clover coming in second. The Hurry Scurry brought out seven hacks, and was won by Cockey. Both day's races were remarkable for tbo smart and punctual style of starting, and in this respect other country club 3 might with ad vantage take a lesson. Ono thing worth mentioning in conclusion is, that in Bpite of the fears expressed prior to the Auckland meeting, that tho southern horses would make a clean sweep of Auckland prizes and then go through Waikato, and Papa kura, carrying everything before them, the result is that Auckland stables are tbe chief victors, and, though glad to see visitors gain by their enterprise in comiug North, still we eau with some degree of pride rellect on the improvement visible iv the young racehorses of this province. The Hamilton band were driven to the course hy Mr W, K. Carter, and played well and diligently throughout the day. Among those present was the member for Waipa (Mr Whitaker). Pinko was represented by Host Wood, of the Nottingham Castle Hotel, who drove through iv about three hours with his iuvinciblc pair of trotters.

ACCLIMATISATION SOCIETY.

A srECIAL meeting of the Acclimatisation Society was held this afternoon, there being present : Messrs R. C. Barstow (in the chair) Macffarlane, H. Chamberlain, Jas. WiliiamsoD, Jas. Russell, and Bull, besides J. C. Firth.

WHITE FISH OVA,

The chairman said that the meeting had beeu convened for the purpose of consider ing the matter of au importation of whito fish ova, which the Government had ordered Bonie years ago, aud which were shortly expected to arrive from America. Mr Hall had communicated with Mr Firth oh the subject, aud had forwarded him all the necessary information. No doubt the gentleman would make tbe necessary ex planation. Mr Fifth said that as the chairman had stated he had rccaived a letter from Mr Hall intimating that a parcelof 2,000,000 ova of the white fish was expected here either by the mail steamer that would arrive on the 14th inst, or by the steamer tbat would ar rive on the 11th of next month. Mr Hall had also requested him to undertake the work of unpacking and transferring the ova from the ice house of the mail steamer, and for warding them on to their destintion. He had replied to that letter accepting the responsi bility cast upon him. The total number of the boxes of ova was, he believed, 41, and of these 11 would bo appropriated to Auck land, the remainder being sent on to the South to be divided amongst the vaiious provincial districts there, which possessed appliances for hatching, and the water necessary for the er.fe&nce and propagation of the ova. One of the 11 boxes consigned to Auckland wa3 intended, he believed, for Mr W. J. Hurst, at the special request of Mr Crcighton, and it had struck him that that Council was the suit able body to take the necessary steps for dealing with the other ten boxes. There fore he had asked the Secretary to convene that meeting. He gathered from the Government that they had Dr, Hector's opinion, that the most suitable places in the province for depositing the ova were Lakes Tarawera and Taupo. He believed that tbe responsibility which the Government incurred in this matter ceased when it placed the ova iv the hands of the various societies, and it would there fore remain for the Council to consider the best means of transporting tho Auckland consignment to the places wherein they were to be deposited. The expenditure would also have to be provided for. Tho white fish had its habitation in the depths of cold water lakes, and was one of the most delicate of fishes to be found in America. If the Council so wished he would under take the transportation of tliG Auckland pva. The gentleman then produced Mr Hall's letter.

The Chairman read it, and a desultory discussion ensued. At length it was agreed^ that Mr Firth should be requested to deposit the ova in Lakes Tarawera and Taupo, the Council guaranteeing the expense of transport. Mr Firth said that he would hatch one of the parcels of ova iv the Domain ponds by way of experiment, and afterwards place the young fish in Lake Waikato. This concluded the business.

Tho art ot Music belongs to the realm Of feeling, and is the vehicle for the elucidation of the inner life of tho soul. For beauty of tone and inexhau&table variety of effects, the Wilcox and white Cabinet Organ stands unique, and cannot fail to please tlie most refined ear. and artistic taste.—Sole Agency: Auckland Mdsio Warehouse, corner of Queen-street anl Vulcan Lone, Auckland.

Robert Ingersoll receives almost every day a letter from a country clergyman chaUeng. ing him to a discussion on leligious topics,

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, JANUARY 10. 1880.



Baron Haymerle, the new Austrian Pre mier, is a finished scholar in the Turkish language, a rather unusual requirement. Swinburne, the poet, is peevish aud obsti nate and he wouldn't give his seat in a street car to even Queen Victoria herself. The young sons of the Prince of Wales take an even share of the duties on board the Bacchante with the other officers



General Loring, ex-officer of the Ex,-Khe dive, has in his ten yeais of Egyptian ervice, it is said, has acquired a cpnsider ble fortune. His annual salary was 10,009 pjlais in gold.



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WANTED io Let, Two-rooms iv Newton, suitablo for a middle aged couple.—Kor addresn, apply to Mr Holmes, Post office. Symonds-slreet. WAN'IED, an Agency, or as Sales man, by a gontleman acouvtomed to tho solicitations of orders.—Address, " 8.G." »,\7"ANTEI) to Hell, really good Second- V V hand Buggies; single or doublo hooded or open also, two First-Class Phaetons (new), a Crowthor's Victoria l-lUbles. WAN'IED, Tenders for from three to four hundred bushels of Grains weekly for ono your, from ltt February, 1880.—Apply Albort Brewoiy, Auckland. %,\7ANTED, a Situation, by a young V T Man, in a Grocery or Goneral St'-ro ;Is agood Book-koeperand thoroughly understands the business. Best references. — AddreßS, "G.S.."Evicnino Star Office, Auckland. \\7ANf_D to SELL, Cheap and good V T Raisins, at 5d per lb; Currants, at ljd per lb ; C jrntlour. Nt Gel por lb: Capital Jam-, ut UJd per tin ; Split Peas,3d per Ib: Suporior Salad t.il, 7d pjr bo tie; and other low lluch, at F. Whitehead's, Victoria-sircet; (Terms, Cash.) WANTED KNOWN, the Auckland Timber Company (Limited) havo on hand largo Slocks of Building Materials. Their New nnd High-clasj Machinery and improved facilities onablo them to produce tho bost quality at lowest prices. Mill and Manufactory, op posite tho Gas Works; Head offlco, Custom house-street. ANTED KNOWN, that Atkinson, McColl and Co. havo opened a Branch Storo of tho Newmarket Hnanml Paint and Varnish Works In Wellosloy-stroot, opposito Lovctt's, Drapor, whoro retail ordorg will bo supplied and wholesalo orders takon. Paints or VaruiHh Buppliod by them nro guaranteed to stand this cllmalo.-ATKINSON, MoCOLL & CO., Wollcsloy-st 'out, Auckland. Manufactory: Newmarket, Auckland. OR KING \ MEN.—Plenty ot Good Tea, Is Od por lb, at F. Howin and Brother's ; a good 'Sugar for id; Hice, 2Jd ; Pigs' JowK Id per lb ; Cornflour. Od ; Jams, KB (best brand), only 7d per tin ; Orange Marmalade, 8d ; California Honoy. 21b tins, is 3d; Nuts for Chiistmus, 9d per lb: Christmas Candles In great variety ; Champion Bloator Paßto. Cd per tin ; Cod Rocs, 9rf. Also a Ilolicious Relish for Breakfast, Is per tin. All at F. Dcwin and Brother's, Queen-street. Vy ANTED X N O WN^ TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. Monet Advanced In Sums of £2 to £50 on personal security, re-payable by weekly instal ments, at L. H. NEIJMEGEN. Anckland Loon Office. 165 Uuoon St.. opposite Savings Bank. YXTAN'TED-KNOWN, Kauri Timber VV (all blzcs), free from worm or dead and discoloured sap, supplied at town prices. Cart age free. Building orders of 5,000 feot and upwards filled at wholesale prions.—E. Gibbons and Co. A.NTED known, that E. Carr has re moved to his New Yard Customhouse, Btreot West, just opposite tho end of Hobson- Btrcet, and being desirous of clearing olf his present stock, will continuo tho sale at low rates for tho next fourteen days ; a few job lots left. X\ r ANTED KNOWN, that D. GOLDIK, TT Timber Merchant, has Removed to hia New Promises, Lower Albert-street, opposite the Dock. Having erected Largo Sheds tho Timber will bo always under cover, so that tho public will be supplied with Seasoned Timber at tho lowest prices. Board Timber always in Stock, also Hardwood Timber for Wheel wrightg Vy ANTED KNOWN. a first-olass Stock of Cloths and Tweeds; good workmanship and moderate prices are the distinguishing features of The Pantheon." J. FOPD, Tailor. Ififi. Queen-street. ANTED, the Travelling Public to and from Waikato to know that Mr. J. DILLON, of the Railway Hotel, Mercer, will continue to keep tho Tablo dßoto on, and hopes to see as many new faces as there aro old ones stepping across to refresh tho Inward man. There is ploaty of time; the train sttjps 20 mins. Table ready on arrival of all trains; nor delay Quality of liquors has never been disputed.—J. Dillon. P. ailwav Hotel. Mercer. pi ENEKAL SERVANTS.—A grearuum- VJT bor wanted ; town and country.—E. Henry's Begistry, Shortland-street. CIOOK wanted for gentleman's family.— J K. Henry's Registry, Shortland-street. KITCHENMAID wanted for Tauranga. Apply, with references, to E. Honry's Registry, Shortland-street •DAILWAY LABOUKEKF. Wo can employ FIFTY additional Good Pick and Shovel Men at Houdorson's Mill Tunnol and Kum co. TAYLOR & DANAHER, Wcitakerei Contract. TOUBIST Villa. Wanted Kuown, that Mrs M. J. Hick has opened a Toil'ist Villa, at Wharf-street, Tauranga, whero Gentlemen, Tourists, and Privato families will meet with comfort and civility. MARY J. HICK. Proprletoress. Tauranga, December, 17.1879 Shipping. TT-INTERPRIZE'S TIME wi."!''^/^^*'' Frou: Auckland: '^a^amv^a Monday, 9 p.m. From Thames:' Tuesday, 4 p.m. _nvi_. CIORRCSSELLANDKAWA. JgBXgS»>J KAWA. MONDAY, 12m INSTANT. The Union Steamship Company's s.s. 'SOTOBUA' Will leavo on MONDAY, 12th instant, at i p.m. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF N.Z., Agents. " «&a__?=^ [TOR RUSSELL & NORTH- V EftN PORTS. The s.s. 'lONA' Will leave the Queen-street Wharf on TUES DAY, January 13, at 5 p.m. A. MoGRKQOR, Manager. jm O X LEVUKA. HMMTTii ' C L A N S M A N,' 163 tons register, will sail on SATURDAY, 17th January, 1880.' For freight or passage apply to W. f. LAURIE, v 7,|Wy_dham-Btreet,



Meetings. T O. G. T. PUBLIC MEETING, IN TIIE HALL OF TII8! YOUNG MEN'S CHRI-TIAN ASSOCIATION ROOMS, Albert-street, On MONDAY EVENING, January 12. Addresses by Southern Representatives, at tending Grand Lodgo Session, viz., Messrs Donovan, Hoskins, Price, and others. Songs and Recitations by friends. Tho General Public are invited. To Commence at 7.30. TpLECTORAL DISTRICT OF PARNELL. Tho Electors are invited to meet Mr. F. J. MOSS at the Parnell Hall on TUESDAY EVENING, the 13th inst., at half-past seven. "VTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COM JLI PANY. the Ordinary Half-yearly "Meoting of Share holdsi s will bo hold at the Office of the Com pany, Auckland, at 2 p.m., on WEDNESDAY, the Hth January, to receive tho Report and Elect three Directors and Auditors. The Transfer Books will bo closed from the Ist prox. till the Hth prox. By order of the Board. GEORGE P. PIIDRCE, General Manager. December 23,1879. For Sale. m O PHOTOGRAP HERS! FOR SALE (Cheap), the LEASE for Throe or Five Years of tho Photographic Gallery lately In tho occupation of tho late W. H. Reed, situated in Brown-street, Grahamstown.—S. Valo, Shortland-street, Auckland. OR SALF, a 5-mch Theodolite.— Apply " A.8.," Star Oflice, for address. ZINC-LINED CASES for Sale. Low price.—Champtaloup and Cooper, Station ers. Queen-street. MAIZE I MAIZE 1 MAIZE 1-500 bags Callfornian Maize, DUTY FREE.—W. S. LAURIE, 7, Wyndham-stoet. FOR SALE, a Lathe; £4 10s.—Bell and Gemnioll. corner Wyndham and Albert streets. n*IA to £1,000 LENT, on Building Sooioty *lv principles, or on othor terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. Soo List of Properties for Salo on 4th page.— C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane.— fioven per cont. allowed on money' deposited for investment. rS a k a.—l'rotty Soven-roomed Houso, oven looking the Domain, with Allotment 66ft. _ ICOf t. Tho House is llued with gas. tanks, Sir.., and will bo sold on easy terms.—S. Voile, Houso and Land Agent, Shortland-street ** ACRES nt Parr.ell, with small "Cottago, 0 Stable, Sheds, &c, suitable for a residence or for nursery grounds. Tho lease for tJ2 years, at £10 per annum, will be sold cheap.—S. Vaile, Land and Houso Agent, Shortland-street. B" UrLmNTTALLOTAfENT"for Salo. A capl- Ul Building Allotment in Nelson-street, noar tho wator. Thla valuable allotment will ba sold cheap for cash.—S. Vailo, Houbo and Laid Agent, Shortland-street. £*Sft().—HANDY LITTLE FARM ol 21 'acres cWUUU f«ncod and subdivided, Bto 10 acres grass, small Orchard, remainder forn. Houso of 4 rooms and scullery. Terms, £JOO cash, balance as agroed.—S. Vaile, Houso and Land Agont, Shortland-streot. #.yt_n.— KYUKlt PASS. Allotment 50 xlooft x,*ov _ s _ Val]o JIOU3O nnd Land AKOnt Shortland-streot. X ACRES.—For Salo (Cheap), nearly 5 acros, v fencod, sub-dividod and In grass, and orchard, with cottage, stablo, cowshed, &c. Only half an hour's walk from Quoen-Btroet — S. vailo, Land and Houso Agent, Shortland-st. f A 0 (\-— Substantially built House of six rooms, cO_vu wilh detachoi wash-house, wood houso, well, tank, &o.; allotmont 30 x 136 feet, situated in a principal streot; 15 minutes from l'ost-offlcc.—S. Vailo, Houbo and Land Agont, Shortland-street. fpOR SALE,, a Superior Family Resi dence, containing 15 rooms, large Orchard and Ornamental Flower Garden, togothor with 37 acres mostly Rich Voloanio Soil, in a favour ite and fashionable suburb. D. fl. ORCHARD, Estato and Land Agent, 18. Insuranco Buildings. OTEL PROPERTY, TOLOGA BAY EAST COAST. FOR SALE (CAPITAL INVESTMENT). Tho PERRY HOTEL at Tologa Bay, 30 miles from Glßborno, on tho road to tho Kast Capo, together with tho Loaso of Two Paddocus of 17 acres (nine years to run), at a ground rent of £5 a-year only. Also, tho Household Furniture In tho Hotel. Tho Sloclt. to bo taken nt a valua tion. A portion of tho purchaso-monoy will bo takon on approved bills. For fuller particulars apply to Mr C. William son, Estato Auent, Vulcun Lane, or to H. E. Webb, Gisborne. Taupiri c6Xl^i7ning~c6"mpany (LIMITED). Tho Company aro now SUPPLYING COAL at their Mino, Huntly Railway Station, at the following prices :— Household (lumpy) 12s per ton Steam (screened) 10s „ Slack 4a „ In Truck-loads of 5 tons, in bulk. Orders for AuDklacd, Nowmarkot, and Ono hunga, will be received at tho Company's Ofllco, Fort-Btroot. Orders for other Stations, addresses to the Mino Managor, Taupiri Coal Mines, Huntly and accompanied by remittance, will be promptly attended to. FRANZ SCHERFF. Board and Residence. SUPERIOR Board and Residence |with rcspoctablo family; few minutes' walk from iunction of Grey aud Queen stroots. Va cancy for ono gontleman or doublo room for two friends. Bath-room, fiano, &c. Terms mo derate: references exchanged.—For address, apply Star Office. Tj ARBOUR VIEW HUAKDING ILL HOUSE, Shortland- street. — Mrs. Cash el's. fiTVE R N O R BR O W N E HOTEL "OT HOBSON-STREKT Board and Lodging 20s per (Blneleroom)._2ss Conveyances. -KTORTH SHORE AND WADE IaNE royal mail coaches. Time Table ■ Leave the Flagstaff Hotel, North Shore, evory MONDAY, WEDNHSI'AY, and FIHDAY on arrival of tho 9 a.m. boat from Auckland, calling at the Lako, Lucas Creek, and Dairy Flat. Leave Wade Hotol every TUESDAY, THURS DAY, and SATURDAY, at 0 a.m„ for the North Shoro. IjiOß HlßE—Buggies of every description, ? Waggonettes, Breaks and Coaches, Lidies' and Gonllomen's Saddle Horsoß. Special Con veyai.cos on hire for picnic parties to the Lako and all parts of tho North, with or without drivers. C. G. QUICK, Propriotor. CUTLER'S Remuera 'Bus leaves Remu. era Daily at 8.30 a.m., 11.15 a.m., 2.30 p.m., 4.45 p.m.; leaves Auckland at 10 a.m., 12.50 p.m,, 3.30 p.m., 5.45 p.m. LTIERNEY'S TIME-TABLE • AUCKLAND AND WHAU. From Auckland I From Whau 11 a.m. 8 a.m. 4.30 p.m. 2.30 p.m. Saturday's Time : 1.30 p.m s. a.m. lOD.tn. ft o.m THE UNION LINE OE COACHES BETWEEN TAURANGA AND ONINE MUTU. TAURANGA LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES Corner of Spring and Grey-streets. (Opposite Spring Well Rrewery), Tauranga. LAnins' and Gentlemen's Saddle Horses Buggies, &0., for hire at the above on reason able terms, for the Lakes or elsewhere A First-class Saddler Employed on the Premises. Lowest possible charges, elograms will recoivo prompt attention. D. M. H. BILL, Proprietor TVT A T I O N A L HOTEL, _l_\ CAMBRIDGE. Numerous Improvements nnd additions having been completed, this Hotel now affords tho best accommodation to Visitors and Tourists. Spacious Sample Rooms have been provided for Commercial Travellers. First-class Billiard Table under the Superin tendence of a careful Marker. /GUIDES FOR TOURISTS. Arrangements have been made sojhat Onides : for Visitors to tbe Hot Lakes are avail- ' 1 .able upon short notice. Instruction by post or telegraph promptly attended to. AUDUS RAYNES, 1 PROPRIETOR,



I Publications. BRETT'S | AUCKLAND ALMANAC AND PROVINCIAL HANDBOOK for 18S0 IS NOW READY. It contains: PORTRAITS OF HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR.AND AUOKLAND PUBLIC MEN THE MAORIS-Tiieir Condition and Myth ology NEW ZEALAND-POPULATION, Revenue. Religions, Conjugal Condition, &c, &o. AUCKLAND PROVINCIAL DISTRICT-Ite Settlements, Vegetation, Climate, Trade, Schools, Lands, &o. tourists' guide to the hot lakes THE WAIKATO-An Account op Leading Estates '1 he property tax and mode of assess- MENT ELECTORAL BILLS, New Customs Tariff and other Acts of tho Session of 1879 Land Act of 1579, with Table of all Auck land Wastk Lands Open for Selection NOTES ON GOLDFIELDS, TIMBER, AND COAL TRADES Postal and Thxugravu Guides, Suez and San Francisco Mails, Railway and Coach Time Tables, etc., &C, &C. PRICE: ONE SHILLING. To bo obtained at Etar Office, Wyndham street, and all Stationois. riIOWN AND COUNTRY AGENTS.— I —Arrangement have been made with Mr E. E. Wayte, Bookseller, Auckland, to supply the trade with ME LBOURN _ Saturday Night on liberal ternis Ab the demand ia great early application Bhould bo made to him.—W. Bartleot Langbridge, General Agent for New Zealand. ELBOURNE SATURDAY NIGHT —Nos. 10 and 11 to hand, of all Booksellers, Town and Coun ry. Threepence. HE BROTHERHOOD OF DEATH. —Vide MELBOURNE r- aturday Night. Of all Booksellers, Town and Country. Price threepence. MELBOURNE SATURDAY NIGHT. —Headers of MELBOURNE Saturday Night will find it to their advantage to become regular Subscribers, and so avoid irregularity of delivery; 12s 6d por annum, 6s 3d per six months. Subscribers names reoeived by W. Hartleet Langbridge, A ssoc.'ated News Bureau, General Manager for Now Zealand. Drapery. CjHAUN GLAUS. 0 The Province of Auckland contains about •11,800 Ladies of all agos. 1 have 800 pairs of Splendid White Stockings, at Cd, 9d. Is, and la Si. Be in time, as it is not liliely I can replace thorn at tho prico, as I will soli them to tho public at tlio samo price as tho trade usually pay—in the better quality for far less. I have a few 2s Cd Stays left; best v.ilue I ever had. Men's extra larga-Blzod turkej -rod Handker chiefs, slightly damaged, au Cd each: usual price, la. Hats. Is Id each ; large-sized Night dress, boauufully trimmed, only 3s 9d each : 1 dozen Hlnk Collars, ia fancy boxes, with thimble, scissors, twcez»rs, looking-glass, &o, 7s the Box; Splcnuid Haii-brushes, with real bristle, only 2a each ; Butt'alo Horn Combs, Is; other kinds, Cl and 9d; Kancy Di\ss Buttons, from 2d per dozon, very stiong ; Doublo width Bheeting, Is 9d a yard. Secietaries of Cricket Cluba should sco my Spiing Bats, at 10s. Moro Shirts at 2s Cd, the old price; Pink Glazed Lining, slightly damaged, lid yard; Diab, 3d yard; _ ndios' Black Lace I<alls, 8d each; White Scarf Lnce, liyard for Is; Men's Braces, lOd pair; Cameleon Tops, la (which will change colour and givo indices aurusomout); drilling for the Neck, Id and Cd yard; Violot Powder and Puff, very cheap; Good, Strong Zonella l'mbrellas. with hand some handles, 2s each ; Tooth-brushes, 4d each. Other goods too numerous to mention. J. GREEN, 1 hreo Doors from Albort-stroet. Lost and. Found. LOST, a Baker's Bread-hook, between Railway station and Symonds-streot, via Parnell. Owner's namo ana address inside. Ss reward on delivery. LOST, on New Year's Eve, a Silver Mounted Briar Root Pipo with long Amber Moutbpieco. Finder wilt bo rewarded on leaving it at Mr Robinson's. Tobacconist, Quoen-atroet. LOST, between Auckland and Parnell, a Gold Brooch; fern leaf; co pin.—To bo loft at No. 28, Shortland-streot. Rownrd. Railways AUCKLAND AND OHAUPO RAIL WAY. WAIKATO RACES, JANUARY 8 and 9,1880. Tickets at Single Rat°s all Stations to Hamil ton, Hukuhia, and Ohaupo, issued on January 7th, Bth, and 9th, will bo availablo to roturn up to and including MONDAY, January 12th. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. ■$_§&& 17 AIP AX A RAILWAY. Dnrlng tho Month of Jauuary, tho Train leav ing Rlvorhoad at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, in connec tion with the Wau-oa Boat, will run as usual. * A, V. MACDONALD, General Manager. January 7,1880. "17" AIPARA RAILWAY. ALTERATIONS IN THROUGH SERVICE, To como into oporation ou January 1,1879. Tho Train leavlrg Rivcrhead on Tuesday, al 9 a.m., will be discontinued from the above date, On WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS, every alternate woek, a train iv connection with the steamers from tho North will leavo Helonsvillt for Biverhead not later than 3.30 p.m. A. V. MACDONALD, General Managor. OaHs. UNION BEACH GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that at a Meeting o the Directors, held this day, a Call (the Bth) o Ono Shilling per Share was made, payable tc tho Seoretary, at the Offlco of the Company, No 31, Insuranco Building*, Aucklaud,on FRIDAY the 30th January, 1880. J. FRIAK CLARKE, Secretary. Auckland, January B,IBSO. KAWAKAWA CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY (LIMITED). IN LIQUIDATION. NOTICE TO SHAUEHObDERS. A Call of Flvo Shillings por Sharo has beei mado.Payable on sth January, 1880. All Unpalc Calls will bo handed to our Solicitors foi rocovcry forthwith. A.H.NATHAN) A. HEATH WR _ Liquidators F. LARKINS ? Ranges, Ovens, &o. QEE HERBERT H. SMITH'S COLLECTION OF OVENS, RANGES, STOVES, &C, ESPECIALLY THE NEW ZEALAND ECLIPSE COTTAGE STOVE It requires no fitting, can bo used as eithei open or closed, is economical, and made to buri the New Zealand Coal and Coke, and la al wrought iron, so that it will not break or crack A large number of the most influential personi in Auckland have them in use. all of which havi given tho greatest satisfaction. (Beb lllu'strate;i Prico Catalogue with Testimonials, gratis.) CAUTION.—Having heard from seyera country settlers that inferior Qvens. arp beinj sold by country storekeepers as my Ovens, I bef to state that all of my Ranges, Stoves, Portabli Ovens, Side Ovens, Portab'e Boilers, Ships Stoves, Colonial Ovens, &0., have my name oi he ventilator, thus: 1 r'H.H. SMITHS g ! cd _____€ii_z_ ©] ; | g and are guaranteed to last from 5 to 20 years according to the sizo and price, and then can bi repaired. There are over 5000 of my Ovens an Ranges in use, some Ovens 9 years, and aU turn given the greatost satisfaction. Testimonial. Mr H. H. Smith.—Dear Sir,—ln reply to you inquiries reßarding the New Zealand Eclipsi Coitago Range I have had from you, I havi pleasure in informing you that it has givei entire satisfaction. It requires very little oal and is indeed'in every Way equal to the rocom mendatiOns you gave _c of it.—Truly yours, V A. 'Iwimane. Grafton Road, November 1,187S Ovens, Banges, and Stoves, &c, sold on th' Dkfbrrbd Payment sybtem. Weekly paj ments taken, HERBERT H. SMITH, Auckland Iron Worlds, Durha_t-Bt.reet We? BEWARE OF IMITATIONS.



Public Notices. ) i Crown Lands Office, Auckland, January 9, 1880. ;i f HEREBY notify that Lots 601 to 617 | » (both inclnbivc) of tho Town of Cambridge ] East, advertised to In offerer! for Sola on the '■ 2fith instant, have been withdrawn from Sale. j! By order. ]| D. A. TOMS, Commissioner Crown Lands. , ___ j -jyj- R HENRY ROWE, 1 ! TEACHER OF MUSIC, Somerset Plack, Howe-stroot. . ■vr O T I C E. On and aftor MONDAY, tho 12th instant, the City Buffet Dining: Rooms will be OI.OSICD at 7.30 p.m. every Evening (Saturdays and Holidays i excepted). THOS. McEWIN, Proprietor. ■XT O T I C IT , MR. T. TRAFFO RD, Surgeon Dentist, Deslre3 to inform his patients that having re turned from his holiday t-ip ho may bo consulted as usual. ato'l'ice of removal! G. W. BINNEY. Commission Merchant, bees to notify to his Constituents that ho has RE MOVH'D lo tho Central Sale-rooms, Qucen street (opposita tho Auckland Clothing Factory.) [V| ISS IN G FKi END. - Patrick and _tjl Mary .Veighan. who arrived in Auck land from Doncaster in Jt'fiO, are requested to comumnicato with John Hevcr'n, Post-office, Geelong. Victoria; or v ith tho Postmaster, Auckland. T MURRAY MOORE, M.D., EdinT, tJ • M.R.C.S., Eng„ attends daily for consul tation at J. A. Pond's, Homoeopathic Pharmecy, from 11 am. tol p.m. OPENED this day, ex ■ ttingarooma, s.s., some Pretty New Goods for Chi isttaas in the China and Glass Department.—Edward Lewis. MONEY received through the Post (£3los) in blank envelope. The name of the person remitting it is required by John James, Shortland-street. MR. W. J. HILL, Solicitor and Notary, has resumed his Practice at No. 36, Shortland-street.—Anckland, Bth January, 1880. PRO. ERASER will remairTin Auck land until SATURDAY, January 17th. Hours and Terms as usual. Madame Fraser will meet hor Phonetic Short hand Pupils on Thursday and Monday, Bth and 12th. New students invited. Terms, per quarter, 12 lessons, 30s. Private lessons In Anatomy, Physiology, &c, ' time and terms as arranged. mo MANUFACTUREBSandOTHERS. A —Tho advertiser, who has a thorough knowledge of commercial pursuits, desires a . Partnership in an established business, with £500 capital and services; must be open to investiga tion.—ArhjressJbyJeJterjJV^^ A~& A~H KE W & CIX Beg to inform their friends who gave Commissions for Paintings that thoy aro Now Ready, and will be delivered on presentatioa of receipt of payment.-231, Queen street. IMPORTED GERMAN CANARY BIRDS, NX 'TARARUA,' FROM SYDNEY. CHOICE SELECTED SINGERS. Kvory Bird in a separate cage. Sold at RB-.ASON.AnLB Pricks. All Birds sold have given groat satisfaction to the'r buyers. They will be on exhibition and for sale only for a few more days. Place of sale ia Queen Sittet, two doors te ow the "Horald" Offices T> J. DAVIDSON, has much pleasure __._■• In announcing that he is prepared to quit, at a considerable reduction on hia present prices, all his very valuable Stock of Choice Australian Wines, greater portion of which are "All .Hound Ihe World." Wines. These Wines havo stool the test of travelling to and from Europe, thus tho namo "All Round the World. Red : "-hiia?:, Muscatel, FrontLna! Herm'tage. Whito: Hock, SaDterne, Vordeilho, Roitling, Madeira, Malaga. fl^O enumerate in cxtenso the many L beauties of the Wilcox and White Cabinet Organ would require a somewhat Ungthly catalogue. Their world wide popularly and largo sale, together with the opinions ol the most exacting criticj form tho most reliable testimony to their admitted pre-eminence. SOLE AGENCY FOR AUCKLAND : THE. AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE 71, Queen-streot. ATO TI C E fl) CLIENTS. I have Removed my Office.' to Queon-streot, noxt Colonial Bank. _. A. MACKECHNIE. t olicitor. A UCKLAND SEED AND FRUIT _3L DEPOT. TO THE PUBLIC. STRAWBERRIES and CREAM twice daily. Croam Al, and Strawberries every berry a speci men in Itself. ROBKRT BRKWIN. rpOYS! TOYS! TOYS! I FOR NEW YEAR GIFTS. J. WILLIAMS Will havo a Now Shipment of Splendid Toys in tho Market THIS KVKNING. Como one, come all. and look at thcao Toys before you make your puri liases. J. WILLIAMS, Market Queen-street Entrance). ]%/! R. ALLAN ! Begs to Inform tho Inhabitants of Mount Eden i Valley and District that ho has opened those centrally Bituated Premises in the Valley Road, Mount Eden, as a Grocery and General Store, and, as all articles will be of best quality and sold at town prices, ho hopes to secure a fair share of patronage.—N.B.—Agent for the Auck and Evening Star mHE HOLIDAYS. J, Wiseman, 113, Queen-street, has opened out an Excellent Collection of Ladies' and Qonta' Whips suitable for presents. J.W. has a Choico Assortment of Ladies' and Girls' Saddles, Bridles, Breast Platcß, Martin gales, &c. Also, Racing and Light Steeplechase Paddles, Bridles, Spurs, Horse Clothing, and every other ; requisite. IW. C. D ENNES ' THEIGREAT MACHINE IMPORTER, is nobody's agbnt i ' mports Direct the following Machines Singer, Genuine Arm and Platform Frister & Rosstnan Princess of Wales I Wort—elm Home Companion, the Now W heeler & Wilson Home Shuttle Co.'s New Grovcr & Baker latest and best . Domeetio Howe—A., B, and C. f 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. I "nlimited instruction at purchaser's house by the best Machinist in the Colony. Machinos kept in order twolvo months free of charge. Theso are somo of the advantages of Pur chasing at the GREAT DEPOT, QUEKN-STREET. OPECIAL NOTICE. H. L. POSSENISKIE, {MERCHANT TAILOR p Exactly opposito tho South British Insurance Officoß now buildings,'Shortland-street,! - Has pleasure in announcing that ho has on hand ' and, tdarriYO his j FIRST SHIPMENT of SUMMER GOODS, oomprlsing English, Scotch, Bannockburn, Home spun, AND OTHBB TWEEDS. t2T Special lines in Blue and Broadcloth, Fancy J Coatings, Mozella and other Vestings, &o„ &c. N.B.—Every garment is made under the per sonal supervision of the advertiser, and he would particularly direct attention to the fact that NC MACHINE WORK IS SENT OUT. Note the Address : r Exactly opposite tho South British new offices 1 SHORTLANO-STRKET. 1 9 B. TANNKR.I fD. F. EYANE _ mANNER AND EVANS, * J. ACCOUNTANTS, HOUSE,ESTATE.IANI COMMISSION AOH.NTS, J 71, Queen-street, opposite Bonk of New Zealand i Auckland. ? Estates Supervised with Promptitude, Book! ,■ Balanced and Accounts Audited. Rents, _ Rates, and Interest Collected, Mort gages and Loans Negotiated. MONEY—Several Sums (large and small) to Lend. FOR SALE—Desirable Prcperties in City anc Suburbs. NORIH sHORE—At this delightful summei retreat we can offer some pretty Villas for Sa cheap, and on easy terms. WANTED to Purchase, Building Sites In Citj and Sburbs. i WANTED to Purchase, House Property In oi 3 near Cit*r. t Intending Purchasers of House or F^rm Pro 3 orty are invited to call on Messrs. Tanner anc tans, who wi 1 spare no pains In their endeav urs to suit requirements, r Owners of Property desirous of Selling shoulc 3 forward particliars of tame to advertisers. a Absentees should place their property in thi l hand's of Messrs. Tanner and Evans if the* . want their interest well looked after. ! ! : |; mHE ALPHA *trOTEL o KIHIKIHL WAIgATO, L. BALLIN, Proprietor. it Visitors and ITravellers will meet with Cow fortable Accommodation. Loose Boxes. I Good Stabling.



Ecclesiastical. ST. LU X E7^ PRESBYTERIAN C HURCH, Remuera.—Pastor Chiniquy will Preach in the abovo Chinch on Sabbath, the 11th instant, at II a.m. PASTOR CHINIQUY will preach i n St! Andrew's Presbyterian Church to-morrow evening (--iinday), at 6.30 o'clock. LORNE STREET-HALL. - UNSEC^ T*^ 4£, SUNDAY SERVICUS, Hth January, 1880.—Morning Servire only, at 11 a m. J Subject: "On True Libeiy-The highest dignity of man. THEATRE ROYAL: SUNDAY EVEN -ING SBRVICES.-Under tho conduct of tho Young Men's Christian Association, To morrow Evening, from Bto 9. All aro invited. Scats Free. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, Aloxandra - stroet. — Sunday Services— Morning, at 11 o'clock, Rev. J. Long; Evening, at 6 30, Key. J. Long. PRIMITIVE METHODIST SUNDAY SERVICES, Excelsior Hall, Upper Pitt street—Afternoon, at 3 o'clock, Rev. J. Long. Evening, at 6.30. Mr Smith. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, Franklin Road—Sunday Services.—Morn ing, at 11, Rev. J. Nixon; Evening, at 6.30, auxiliary. YOONG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO CIATION, cornor of Wellesley and Albert streets.—Meeting for United Prayer will be held THIS (Saturday) EVENING, at 7.30. A Bible Reading will be given. Friends cordially in vited. A BIBLE CLASS for YOUNG MEN every Sunday afternoon from 3 till 4. P~ ITT - STREET Wesleyan Church.— Services will bo conducted To-morrow, (Sunday), as under:—Morning, at 11, Rev. W. Morley; Evening, at 6.30, Rev. W. Morley. XT EW MARKET WESLEYAN i.l SKRVICES.-Ncwmarket Hall.—Divine Servioe in the abovo at 6.30 to-morrow by Roy Geo. Bond. _ MR THOMAS HAWKINS, from Syd ney, will preach in the Christian Meeting House, Cook-street, TO-MORROW EVENING, at 6.30. Come and welcome CIHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST, OF J LATTERDAY 'SAINTS.-Kldors of tie above Church (from fait Lake City, America) will preach in the Oddfellows Hall, Cook-street, ■■'unday next, January 11, 18i0, at 2.30 and 6 30. All aro invited. No collection. C~ 10NGREGATIONAL CHURCH, / BH.RESFORD-3TRKET.—Tho usual Ser vices will be conducted TO-MORROW (Sunday), in tho morning, at 11 o'clock, by tho Rev. It. Laishley; and in the evening, at 6.30 o'clock. IVINE SERVICE will be conducted In the Presbytorian Church, Devonport, North Shore, as usual-at 11 am and6.3o p.m. Education. MRS LEWIS will receive her Pupils on MONDAY, 19th instant. — Epsom House. A SELECT DANCING~CLASS will be opened by Mrs Lewis on SATURDAY', 21th instant. Hours from three till five o'clock. —Epsom House Seminary, Onehunga Road. PONSONBVGIRLS'HIGH SCHOOL, FRANKLIN ROAD. Conducted by Mrs. Shayle George. The First Quarter of the year will commence on MONDAY, January 26th. In tho School Course are included Music French, Latin, Freehand Drawing, Dancing, Calisthenics, and Ornamental Needlework. A Pupil Tesoher required. LENSIDE, Upper Symonds-street. — Mrs Glover's Pupils will Re-assemblo on Tuesday, the 27th instant. Master for Arith metic. Fraulin yon Klosterein for German. Mrs Glover desires to inform the friends of her pupils that she has had a largo New School erected, which will insure ample ventilation and space for the work to be carried on. RS. HARRISON, Corner of Ponsonby Road and Grace-street.—School Duties will be Resumed on Monday, January 12th, M~ ORAL TRATNING SCHOOL, Ka rangahape Road, conducted by Mr T. H. Smith.—School duties begin on Monday, the 12th of January. The studies include al that is required for the Civil ServLe. The Scriptures read daily. SUPERIOR SCHOOL, Hobson-street (Carlton Academy). Scholastic Duties wi'l be resumed on MOND AY, Jannury 12th, 18-0. Terms : £1 la quarttrly, in advance.—Charles B. Ar drew. OT. MATTHEW'S DAY-SCHOOL, O Hobson street—The Pupils of tho abovo will Re-assemble in the School-room on MON DAY, January 12.1880.— E. C. Tapper. CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL PARNELL. Quarter Days:—January 27th, April 12th, July sth, and September 27th. JAMES ADAMS, 8.A., Head Master. THE Misses Grays' Seminary, Hobson street (opposite St. Matthew's Churoh). School Dutieß will be resumed on MONDAY, ■Jonuary 12.—N.B.—Music. French. Drawing, Wax nnd Wool Flowers. Plain and Fanoy Work taught if required. Terms—Quarterly in ad vance. MISS GRAY'S Evening Class for Young Ladies Re opened on MONDAY, January 6, Hobson-street. THE Misses Banks's School wiil Re-open Monday, January 12. Lessons in Music, French, Drawing, and Wax "'lowers, if re quired.— doli-ley House, Vincent Lane. RS REVITT, Teacher of Kinging, Pianoforte, and Harmonium, Grafton Road, near tho Choral Hall, begs to inform her pupils that she Resumes Lessons on Monday, January 12. MONSIEUR EDOUARD FRANCOIS CALON, PROFESSOR OF MUSIC, Begs to intimate that, in accordance with the expressed wishes of a few Ladles of Auckland, he ia about to commence the practice of his pro fession here, and Is now prepared to attend pupils at their own residences. Monsieur Calon holds the highest testimonial as to his ability and success as a Teacher in Australia and elsewhere, snd feels confident that parents and guardians who may place pupils under his tuition will be thoroughly satis fled with their progress. For terms and full particulars, apply to Mr Nowton Fairs, Booksellers, Queen-Btreet; The Auckland Music Warehouse, or at Messrs Hoffman and sods. N.B.—Schools attended to. __ MR. BAL LA N CE, Organist op St. Paul's Cathedral, Will give Lessons in Mueic and Singing, with Piano, Harmonium, or Organ. Schools at tended ; also, pupils at their own residences. For terms apply Gloucester House, Grafton Road. To Let. TO LET, a small Sbop, best part of Hobscn-strcot, with Six-roomed House" shop fittingp, glass caso; gas laid on. Rent moderate.—J. Cater, Cook-street. . npO LET. a large Unfurnished Room, JL with a Fireplace; a good view of harbour. —Apply at tb'> back of Lamb's office. Fort-street. ■^0 LET, that Six-roomed House at l Parnell, now occupied by Mr Manning.— • John Buchanan, ShQrtlaad-streot. ■XTORTH SHORE.-TobeLet(fiirnislied), JjH tho half of a Double-storied House on the Sea Front; two minutes walk from the Victoria Wharf.—Apply at this Office. "\T ORTH S SORE. —To Let, an Excellent __i Six-roomed Furnished House.—Apply Somerfield and Leek, Queen-street; or R. and B, Duder, Devonport. Volunteer Notioes. • jJQBSON CORPS, A.R.V. The Monthly Inspection, of the Company and Band, will be held on TUESDAY next, 13th Instant, at 7.30 p.m. Every Member is requested i to be present. Uniform, Full dress with helmets. t By order. JAS. O'BRIEN, Sergt, Soo. 1 ■**■* ; '.-■ Sporting. COOKSON'S CONSULTATION ON » DUNEDIN' CUP, I Feb. 26,1880. 2000 AT <fil EACH. First Horse , .. £800 Pecsnd Horse 400 Third Horse ~ .'.' .... 200 ' Starters .. .' _ 200 Non-atarters 400 t £2000 Exchange, Is for cheques; two stamps foi reply and result. Address: w. Cookson, Warner's Hotel, or Bos 180, Post Office, Christchurch. 3 1-\UNEDIN. pUP. 3 To be Run on 26r_ February, 1880. \ CONSULTATION FKS, «L _ . c first -ei.OCK Skqond 50t I Third 30C . Othbb Starters (divided)' 1,00( Non-starters (divided) 2,20( Total.. -63,001 7 ** The £1,000 for 'Other Btarters will average - about £113 for each horse. , The for Non-starters will average abou 'i £73 for each horse. Applications should arrive before MONDAY 23rd February, or they may he late. " Send Post-office Order or Registered Letter, Cheques should be crossed, and have Is ex change added. CT Two postage stamps necessary. i ALFRED A. CAMERON, Box 251, or Prince of Wales Hotel, - Dunedin,



Tonders. J^-EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS WAIKATO CONTACT (FORMATION WAIKATO-TIIAMES RAILWAY. Public Works Offlne, Auckland, 17th Dec . 1871 WRITTEN TEND_ns will ba roceiVcd at this oilice up to noon on THURSDAY, tho 15ih nf,» U1i ry' }¥°' foJ\ th, o, al2? v' Q Contract. They S? ew„J esied * IUo, H? n-Ule Minister far Public Works, and marked ouuido "Tender tor Waik»to Contract." Plans and feflclt"o*_ may bo seen a tbo Public Work* Offi&i1 a U o£ rX™s."x% 00h ch-"s.tob.iir.;h, and m&M_[ m n H?»s Phl n,Ts nders', Bi'nilarly addressed* „,* marked, will bo received if presented nt nil? ™Y?P\Officc by noon of thTeamo date 2 ▼Wed that written to:dcrs in duo form are 4 \H?A*} any °i the ofßc=s by the S° nf' aQdi,, acc°mP"iied by a cheque on some bank in the town where the tender is lodged, such eheqoc to be specially Sartosdbr a banker as good for twenty-one days and tobo in only, and not to bearer or order. The lowest or any tender will hot nccassarily be accepted. ' By command, JAMES STEWART, District Engineer. "VTATIVE DEPARTMENT, NEWZEA -LI LAND. Public Works Ofllc.\ Auckland. January 5, 18S0. Tenders will be received at tills oflice until noon of SATURDAY, the lllst January, 1880, . Su ;, reptlon of a Dwelling house at Kiliikihi for the Nativa Clioif Rewi. Plans, spcoiiicationa and conditions may bo seen at this office, and at Sn«n?v??,Sl Tfotol' on and after MOND AY, 12th January instant. renders must ho addressed to the Hon. the Ministt r for Native Allaire, and bn marked out side, "Tender for Dwolling-honao at Kiliikihi" I he lowest or any Tondor not nowMsarlly ac cented. By command, JAMES ME WART, District' Engineer. TENDERS FOII REFRESHMENT BOOTHS. ill Tenders will be received by the undersic— ed up to 4 p.m., on WKDNE3DAY, tho Hth inst. forthe Right to Krect Hix Refreshment Booths or Stalls (on Good Templary principl <) at tio Sports to be hold in the Cricket' Ground, on Regatta Day, in connection with tho United Friendly societies' Demonstration. Persons can eiihor tender for the whole lot any number, or singly. Tenders to be addressed, "Thos. Bakewell, Fecretary U. F. S. D., Kvkning Star Oflice, Wyndham-street, Auckland." THOS. BAKEWELL, Secretary U.F.S.D. ENDERS for the Erection of a School houeo at Te Kopurn will bo rocoived by the Education Board, Wyndham-street, Auck land, until noon of WEDNESDAY, Ith February noxt. Plans and specifiation may be seen at the Office of tho .Board, or on application to tha School Committee, Te Kopuru. VINCENT E. RICE. Secretary. TI 0 BUILDERS. Tenders will ho received up to Noon on MONDAY, the 19th inslant, for tho erection oi a Villa Residenco at wilcrslic. Plans &c. at our offices. EDW. MAHONEY & SON, Architect?. •pO BUILDERS. The time for rereivlng tenders for Villa Residence at Parni-l', is extendod to Noon on SATURDAY, tho 17th instant. Plans &o. at our Cfllces. EDWARU MAHONEY AND SON, Arohitects. m o Ij U 1 L D E X 8. Tenders will bo rec-ived until noon of the 19th instant for Additions to a Residence at Mangere. B. KffiALS & SON, Ai'ehltects. —» Gazette in Bankruptcy. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. In the matter of " Tho Debtors and Creditors Act, 1870," and "The Debtors nnd Creditois Act Amendment Act, 1878," a' d in the mater of tbo Deed of Assign ment dated the eighth day of December, one thousand e'ght hundred and seventy nine, and mado between Gabriel Lewis and EnwARD Lkwis bith of Auckland, in tho Provincial District of Auokland, in tho Colony ot Now Zeu'and, Mer chants, trading together in co-partner ship, at Auckland aforesaid, under the name or firm of " G. & E. Lewis," of tho first part; Hermann Brown, Coffee and Spice Morchant, and Edward Lewis, Merchant, both of Anckland aforesaid, of the boco> d part; and all tho Crkditors of tho said Gabriel Lewis and Edward Lewis (parties hereto of tho first part) of tho third part; and filed in this Honourable Court the 13th day of December, 1879. Take notice that tho Meeting of Creditors held tbis day, at 3 o'c'oek in the afternoon, for the purposojof assenting to tho above-mentioned Deed of Assignment, stands Adjourned till 3 o'clock in tho afternoon of TUKSDAY, the 20th day of January instant, at the offices of tha undersigned. ~ . .■■> Dated this 9th day of January, 18S0. HUGHES & GKORQB, Solicitors for the Trustees acting under the said Deed. IN THE SUPREMECOURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of "Tho Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," atd " Tho Debtors and Credi tors Act Ameidmeut Act, 1878." and of the Bankruptcy o.E William Henry Trevarthen, ot Devonport, North fchore.-in the Provincial District of Auckland and Colony of New Zealand, Builder, a Debtor. Notice is hereby give that It is the intention ot WiUlam Henry Trovarthen, the abovenamed Debtor, to apply to this Honourable Com ton WEDNESDAY, thotwonty-flrstdayof January. at tho hour of 11 o'clock in the forenoon, or as Boon thereafter as counsel can bo hoard iv that behalf, for an order of Immediate dischai"Ke, Dated, at Auokland, this 10th day of January, 1860. HUGHES & GEORGff, Solicitors for tho Debtor, Shortland-street, Auckland. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In tho matter of "The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and "Tho Debtors and Creditors Act Amendment Act, 1878,"and of the Bankruptcy of Edward Harris Haslett, of Shortland-street, Auckland, and in the Provincial District of Auck land, and Colony of New Zealand, Book seller and Stationer, a Debtor. i Notice is hereby piven that it is the intention .of Edward Harris Haslett, tho abovenamed • Debtor, to apply to this Honourable Court on WEDNESDAY, the twenty-first day o£ January iistant, at eleven o'clock in the fore noon, or as soon thereafter as counsel can be , hoard in that behalf, for an order of imme diate discharge. Dated this 10th day of January, 1880. HUGHES & GEORGE, Solicitors for the Debtor, Shortland-street, Auckland. Auctions. MONDAY, JANUARY 12, AT 11 A.M. WAKEFIELD-STREET. CLE ARING-OUT SALE OF STOCK, &c, BY AUCTION, AT MR. J. F. BROWN'S. CHEFFONIERS, BEDSTEADS (IBON AND WOOD), Sofa, Safes, Washstands, Toilet Tables, Palliasses, Buckets, Fly-wheel, Brushmakers' Lathe and Tools, Brushes, &c. See . R. ARTHUR Auctioneer, THURSDAY, JANUARY 15. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, HAND SEWING MACHINE, GAS STOVE, GUN, REVOLVER, &C, ' SCO., &c. At the Residence, Manukau Road, Parnell. THE Subscribers have received instruc tions from Mr J. N. Manning, to sell at his residence, Manukau Road, Parmoll (opposite tho Grammar School), on Thursday. 15th inst., at 11 o'clock, HIS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, comprising -1 Drawing-room Suite o* nine pieces (ap l bolstered in maroon rep). Conch and i Easy Chair (in green), Mahogany 1.00 " Table and Cover, P. _. Chess Table, > Office Table and Drawers, Black Marble ) • Clock, Carpets, Hearthrugs. Fender antl - -. Irons, Hcrse-halr-seatedSofa, Hand Sew -3 Machine (Thomas'), threo Horse-flair seated Chairs, Tabieß, Gas Stoves, Gent's Saddle, Revolver, Gun, Iron Bedsteads 3 and Bedding, WBrdrobe, Chests Drawers, MirroreiSpongeßatb,Commode,M6rocco * Desk, Washstana and Ware, Poles, Kitohen Utensils, Carpenter's and Gardxn Tools, a lot of Rapheal Wine, • Ifca, &c ; SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. Continued on Fourth Page* .