Parnell Borough Council.

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of this Council was held last night. The Mayor, Mr J. W. Robinson presided, and there were also present Messrs Winks, Skinner, McKenzie, Clarke, Burton, Wood, Melton, and Strange. Correspondence.—A letter was read from Crown Lands Office wnich stated the pieces of land applied for as endowments by the Borough of Parnell,iwere reserved for railway purposes, and were not avail able. —A letter was read from Mr Hodgson complainiug of the bad state of the horse road in Selwyn Terrace, at the corner, by Mr Winks' house. He stated that on Saturday his mare put her feet into two broken pitchers, and[falliag, broke her leg. The veterinary surgeon recommended her to be shot. He applied for £40 as com pensation.—The Mayor read a short extract having reference to the subject, in which the Bathurst Council had been sued for damages in a parallel case when the law was given in favour of the non-responsi bility of the Council in such cases.—After discussion Councillor Winks moved, "That the street being in proper repair, the Council do not admitany responsibility."—Coun cillor McKenzie seconded, and the motion was carried by eight votes to two, Coun cillors Strange and Melton being the dis sentients.—Councillor McKenzie moved, •' That the words ' the street being in good repair' be struck out."—Carried.

OVEBSEER OF WORKS REPORT—-This report besides minor details, stated that a portion of the emb inkment had fallen from the side of the Parnell Hall, and was blocking up the footpath.—lt was decided on the motion of Councillor McKenzie "That the owners be requested to remove the same."

Inspector or Nuisance's.—The Inspec tor stated that some people were in the habit of keeping pigs on their piemises, in contravention of the Act. He had been ill, nnd while away the people had taken advantage of his absence. He wished to know what he was to do.—Councillor Wood Biudjthat it was his business, and that he fte (_ uently bought and sold as many as 140 pigs curing the week, but that they were never on his premises longer than 24 honrs. The Act stated that no pigs should be kept longer than 12 hours. He had seen hun dreds of pigs in Mr Buckland's sale yard, at the Haymarkct, and they had been there for days together. It would be a great inconvenience to him if the law was in forced.—Councillor Melton asked whether it would be going against the law to keep a sucking pig in the Borough until it was cooked. (Laughter).—Ultimately it was decided " That the Inspector be empowered to carry out the provisions of the Act."

New Offices.—The following tenders were received for the erection of new Coun cil offices : J. P. Glyn, £218, with lining, £20 extra ; H. Shayler, £185, £22 10s for lining; Ryan and Currie, £165, £25 for lining ; W. Rosser, £168, £24 for lining ; Ellingham, £163, £27 for lining; W. Con noly, £163, £35 for lining.—Mr McKenzie moved, "That the two lowest tenders be referred to the architect for his opinion."— Mr Winks seconded the motion.—Mr Mel ton moved an amendment, "That, before accepting any tender, the ratepayers be con sulted."—Mr Strange seconded the amend ment.—Mr Wood thought the building of the offices might very well be deferred until next year.—After a lengthy discussion it was decided to refer the two lowest tender to tho architects foi approbation. Notice of Motion.—Councillor Mel ton gave the following notice of motion, " That the balance sheet be pubiished ac cording to law."—Councillor Melton con cluded with the following grandiloquent peroration :—" Then I leave you to the judgment of your constituents and the con demnation ot history, and I consider your justification iv its refusal as vapid as the workings of this Council."—This concluded the business of the evening and the meet ing dispersed,not however before Councillor Strange had shaken his fives in. a threaten ing manner at our reporter.

Harbour Board Reports.

At the annual meeting of the Harbour Board yesterday, lengthy reports from the Chief Harbour Master and Engineer were submitted, but not read. They would occupy too much space to begiven in extenso, and we will therefore merely review their contents, citing any portions that may be deemed of sufficient interest. The report of the Harbour master opens with a refer ence to the inadequacy (in strength) of the pilot staff to the shipping and other demands made upon it, and then proceeds to deal with lighthouses, buoys, and beacons. In this connection the writer observes that "as regards tho non-obser vance of signals at Tiritiri as lately com mented on by the press in Auckland, I have simply to state that there are no public siguals connected with the station. There was a private signal arranged between my self and the late Mr Balfour, of the Marine Department, in 1867, which, so far as cir cumstances would allow, has since been duly attended to. Coupling this with the fact that the lighthouse and the keepers in particular have received every attention from the pilot staff for fourteen years without complaint, or any enquiry until now as to how or by whom this particular service was performed, does not bear the Press out in their charge of gross and cruel neglect of the lighthouse-keepers." The buoys are reported to be in need of over hauling and painting, while the beacons are all in pretty|_;ood order. Theequipment of the signal station,however,is stated to be calling for renewal. Four casualties had occurred in connection with the depart ment during the past year, viz., the grounding of the schooner Falcon, and that of tho Mary Mildred, a collision between the mail steamer Australia and the pilot schooner, and that of the s.s. Tarn O'Shanter running into the pilot schooner while she was at anchor, and four convictions also had been obtained for breaches of the Harbour regulations. During the year 28 steamers and 24 sailing vessels of an aggregate register of 9229 tons were docked. Several of these, however, were docked more than once, so that the actual number of vessels was only 39. The dock was occupied 132 working days, two vessels being in together, on more than one occasion. Many im provements were required forthe convenience of the workmen, while the leakage had in creased to such an extent that in spring tides the pumps had to be worked every hour. The "greatest depth of water over the sill was 15ft. 3in., but the tide was extremely and ex ceptionally high at the time. The lowest depth was 10ft 9in. i.e. at high water. The pilotage returns showed that steamers were taking the place of sailing vessels in the coasting and intercolonial trade, and that therefore as the masters now hold cer tificates of exemption from pilotage, a pro portionate increase could not be expected from this source. The want of larger or deep water accommodation at the wharves was much felt, and either the wharves would have to be extended into deep water or " extensive dredging operations must be carried out with a large and powerful dredge, the present one being perfectly use less for such a purpose." "In fact" the re port goes on to say "unless steps are taken to prevent the railway reclamation from being washed into the harbour in the way that is already being done, dredging opera tions must be resorted 'to sooner or later, otherwise there will be no getting alongside the wharves, or up the Graving Dock." The report concluded by suggesting the advisability of making the railway pier a wharf for steamers alone.

The Engineer's report states inter alia that the cost of repairing and maintaining the Queen-street wharf for the past year Lad been £385, and as almost the whole of this amount was expended on Nos 2 and 4 tees, it was recommended that they should be rebuilt, the estimated cost being £7,000. The removal of the platform from the end of the wharf was also recommended as well as the rebuilding of the tee ou which it stands, the estimated cost beiDg £3,000. In view of the approach of winter, the supply cf scoria and gas lamps to the reclamation streets was advised. The total amount ex pended on works during the year had been £16,929, whilst the expenditure in connec tion with the Engineer's oiEce for preparing plans and specifications and superintending wcrks had been £594, giving a cost of 3^ per cnot. From January 1872 to December 1879, works representing an aggregate ex penditure of £161,263 had been carried out under his supervision while the expenses of his department for the same period were only £4,920, being a cost of about 3 percent.

TELEGRAPHIC.

♦ {UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION J GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. The yachts Whisper, Colombo, and Pure kau, leave for the Auckland Regatta to night. SHAREMARKET. Sellers : Albumia, 955; Old Whau, 85s; Moanatairi, 52s 6d ; Kuranui, 6s 9d. TAURANGA, this day. The following are the weights for the races :— Tauranga Jockky Clue Handicap. St.lb. St lb. Rata .. ..9 6 Vengeance ..7 9 Klsa.. .. ~9 0 Gillie Callum ..7 9 Cariyle .. .. 812 Skylark .. ..7 0 Merlin .. ..8 0 Penrose .. ..6 0 Littlo Wonder .. 7 10 Handicap Hurdle Race. Harry Mount .. 11 7 Biddlo .. .. 10 0 Kha .. 11 0 Whakahihl ..9 5 Cariyle .. -11 0 Little Dick ..9 0 Rata .. ..11 0 Naughty Boy ..9 0 Doubtful .. .. 10 5 WELLINGTON, tnis day. H.M.S. Cormorant proceeds to the Heads thi3 afternoon for shot and shell practice. LIBEL. An libel action, Anderson and Kirkbride, claiming £2,000f0r an alleged libel, published in a leading article of the "Rangitikei Advocate " on December 16th, is now being heard at the Supreme Court. CHRISTCHURCH, this day. At the annual meeting of the Harbour Board yesterday, it was stated that during the year Coad's steam hoppers had steamed collectively thirty-five thousand miles. Colonel S-jratcbley arrives this morning to inspect Lyttelton Harbour, and to view its state of defence. The Harbour Board have placed the steam tug Lyttelton at his disposal. A private Volunteer Court of Inquiry, was held recently before Major Lean in order to investigate a charge of insubordination and carelessness at Cashmere. It seems that a squad of cadets and men of another company were firing at 100 and 200 yard ranges when the adults fired over the cadets heads, and that a Sergeant of Artillery who was iv charge of the senior team, persisted in this course after being ordered to stop. The result of the enquiry is that the Sergeaut has been severely reprimanded. A successful trial of Wood's harvester and string binder, aud Marsh's harvester with Deering's twine binder, took place yester day on Mr Stark's farm at Lincoln Road. A good many visitors were present. The Clydesdale entire aboard the barque Remonstrant has been passed by the inspect ing veterinary surgeon, and permission will be given to land to-day at noon. DUNEDIN, this day. PRESENTATION TO MR FISH. Mr Fish has been presented with a purse of 230 soys by his sympathisers. The meeting carried a resolution expressive of entire confidence in him. Considerable changes are to be made in the telegraph staff here. FIXE BRIGADE. The Fire Brigade conference op ened this morning. Sixteen Brigades, exclusive of Dunedin were represented. The annual meeting of ihe Fire Brigade Association was attended by twenty-five delegates. Superintendent Harris was re elected president, Fireman Robertson Hon. Secretary. Mr Robertson was also appointed corresponding Secretary to the United Association of Great Britain.

Important "Will Case. In the Supreme Court to-day a special jury sat to try the validity of the will of the late David Calden of Cavcrsham, which is disputed by several of his family on the ground of undue influence by his youngest daughter. His property is valued at over £10,000, left to the lour youngest, all others beingjexcluded. INVERCARGILL, this day. IRISH RELIEF FUND. A meeting to raise funds for Irish distress was a great success. A strong committee was appointed. Over £130 was subscribed at the close of the meeting. £500 was cabled to-day through the Union Bunk. William McPherson, well known merchant has failed. lATAL ACCIDENT. At tho Inquest on tho body of Smith who died from an accident at the Supreme Court Buildings, the jury found that no one was blamablc, and added a rider ask ing the Municipal Counsel to take steps to supervise the erection of scaffolding to prevent a recurrence of the accident. The "Times" says, a movement is on foot among Volunteers to secure the return ot Captain J. Thomson as Major of South land District Volunteers, are much annoyed at the Political influence to secure an out sider. ____^_^___

Regatta Notes.

The topsail schooner Annie Wilson, one of the intending competitors in the Champion Schooner Race, is now in port, having ar rived from Lyttelton last night. Lengthy reference was made to her in our last even ing's issue.

A feeling exists in the minds of the mas ters of the various scows (barges) in port that they have been badly treated in res pect of the distribution of prizes, and they claim that a race might easily have been set apart for them. We are informed by the skipper of one of these vessels that if a race for scows was placed on the programme, the Makarau, Ghost, Lake Michigan, Lake Superior, Lagoon, and Kauri would all compete. It is doubtful if the Committee can find funds to provide for this race, but should they be able to do so, the contest should prove a most interesting one. The fore-and-aft schooner Agnes Donal d is now daily expected here from Fiji. Should she airive in time for the Regatta, it is the intention of Mr A. B. Donald to enter her for the Champion Schooner Race. W. Cooper, of Freeman's Bay, has launched an open-boat named the Pastime, which will sail in the race for second-class open sailing boats. The new schooner Fleetwing, built by Mr Bailey of the North Shore for Messrs J. and D. Oxley since the last Regatta, will be entered for the Champion Schooner Race. A small yacht named the Whisper is expected to arrive from the Thames to contest the race for sailing boats under six tons.

The Glance, recently built by Messrs Hewson and Melville, is also expected to compete in this race. The present iavoarite for the smaller yacht race is Buchanan's Lala, a new boat, built since the last Regatta. She has a brass centre-board, and is in splendid racing trim, having a new suit of sails. A new open sailing boat named tho Up has been built by Mr Kobb, of Free man's Bay, but she is not within the measurements ot either the first-class or second-class races.

There appears to be a general impression that owing to the alterations in the time allowance the ketch Adah will not contest the first race. We are informed on good authority, however, that she will enter, notwithstanding that her chances of success are much less than last year.

We understand that Logan, of the North Shore, the builder of the Lala, is now en gaged in the construction of another boat about the same size. She is intended to beat the Lala, and all the faults observable in that yacht are being remedied in the one now being built. She is expected to be ready about a week hence. The Sis, an open sailing boat now at the North Shore, is within the prescribed measurement for the first-class open sailing boat race. A hope is expressed that she will contest it, and as the number of entries for that event will not be large, we trust .that she will be entered, and thus add in terest to the race.

The Torea, one of the competitors at the last regatta, is now at Kaipara, and we be lieve it is not intended to send her round to this port for the forthcoming regatta. We believe that an open sailing boat, to contest the first-class race, is now being built at Orakei.

The topsail schooher Sybil, sister vessel to the Annie Wilson, and of the same ton nage, left Kaipara to-day for this port with a cargo of timber. She is is being brought round by B. Pillingcr, aud should shear rive in Auckland in time, she will be entered for the Champion Schooner Race. The cutter Sovereign of the Seas, one of the intending competitors in the second race, is now undergoing a thorough over haul in Mechanics' Bay.

The outriggers race will again probably lie between Mercury Bay and the Thames. It is not by any means creditable to the port that a crew is not got together to run them closely for the prize. There will very probably be a North Shore boat in, but this is only to make np the race. The Wanderer has recently been over hauled and refitted, and she will again con test the race for smaller cutters. It will be remembered that she was the winner of this event last year.

Iv our "Regatta Notes" last evening several typographical errors appeared. The name "of the open sailing boat "Toy" was misprinted "Tow," the "Elsinore" was put as " Elsmore," while tho Mazeppa was given credit for being a good " sailor," instead of '* sailer."

Papakura Handicap.

- ♦ St. lbs. Ariel ...; ... ... 9 5 Malvern 8 2 Piscatorius 7 6 Grand Duchess 7 2 Magician 7 0 Yatapa 7 0 Golden Cr^wn 6 7 Harold 6 7 Sorcerer 6 0 Barney 5 7 Hurdle Race. St. lbs. Sportsman 11^10 Whitefoot 11 0 Young Sledmere ... 10 7 Harry Mount 10 0 Malvern .. 9 10 Harold 9 7 Medina 9 7 Lark 9 7 Gladstone 9 7 Destiny 9 7

PRESIDENT HAVES ON POLYGAMY.

In his recent Presidential Address, Mr Hayes referred to the polygamy of the Utah Mormons in the following terms : — "The continued deliberate violation by a large number of the prominent and influen tial citizens of the Territory of Utah of the laws of the United States, for the prosecu tion and punishment of polygamy, demands the attention of every department of the Government. This Territory has a popula tion sufficient to entitle it to admission as a State, and the general interests of the nation, as well as the welfare of the citizens of the Territory, require its advance from the territorial form of government to the responsibilities and privileges of a State. This important change will not, however, bo approved by the country while the citizens of Utah, in very considerable num ber, uphold a practice which is condemned as a crime by the laws (if all civilised com munities throughout the world. The law for the suppression of this offence was enacted with great unanimity by Congress more than seventeen years ago, but has remained until recently a dead letter in the Territory of Utah, because of the peculiar difficulties attending its en forcement. The opinion widely prevailed among the citizens of that Territory that the law was in contravention of the consti tutional guarantee of religious freedom. This objection is now removed. The Sup reme Court of the United States has de cided the law to be within the legislative power of Congress, and blinding as a rule of action, for all who reside within the terri tories. There is no longer any reason for delay or hesitation iv its enforcement. It should be firmly and effectively executed. It not sufficiently stringent in its provi sions it should be amended, and, in aid of the purposes in view, I recommend that the more comprehensive and more searching methods for preventing as well as punishing this crime be provided. If necessary to secure obedience to the law, enjoyment and exercise of the rights and privileges of citi zenship in the Territories of the United States may be withheld or withdrawn from those who violate or oppose the enforce ment of the law on this subject."

J_ XxJti A. Uv/ J^. AjA. I' U . Mil y Jlii.'l Xli VJT Ojril XI, jf'C-' "Ol2JCCT*C7lcititin*'" WVif^oov.^



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"Lively."—Visiting young lady (with severity). Now, children, can any of you tell me the spiritual meaning of the serpents biting the children of Israel ? What were the serpents ?—Small girl (eagerly). Please, miss, praps they was fleaß.—" Judy,"



The newP.C.S system now being Initiated by G. and O. will certainly prove a benefit to the Subllc. It has been a great success In J-'ydnoy and lelbourne, and when strictly carried out tho customer who buys at an establishment where the goods are marked low to ensure a rapid Bale must bo a great gainer. G. and C, sell their drapery, millinery, and c'othlng at such prions for cash as gives the buyer the advantages of a shareholder in a co-operative eoofety, without the risk of being called upon to bear portion of the loss should the year's business prove unsatis factory. G. and C. will aim to retain tho con fidence whioh t c publii have hitherto shown them, nnd aro determined to giro tho puro cash system a fair trial; whether they gain or loto the first year. Country buyors on remitting cash with order will bo supplied wllh goods at co operative pi ice', just the same as though they mado a personal selection. Furnishing goods auch as carpets, floor cloths, bodatoade, bedding, and general house furniture, the largest portion of which is turned out at our own factory, will bo marked at tho lowest remunerative pricoß, acd a discount of ilvo por cont. will be allowed to those who pay at the time of purchase. Hav ing realised the ontire valuo of the stock during tho Into cash sulo, tho present stock is nkw a«» vbuy ciikaply uouqiit. An inspection is nvitod.—Gaulick and Cranwell, City Hall (furnishing Arcado, Quoon-Btreet, Auckland.



Wanted. WANTED KNOWN, Mr Dampiee's Now Advertisement will be found at tho top ot tho 3rd column Ith page. WANTED, a General Servant, able to Cook; also a Houscmald.-App'y to Mrs Kendordlno. Eden-street. WANTED, two smart Boys, about 14 years ofjage.—Apply G. Gledhill. WANTED, a strong Youth for shop work ; one aocustomed to tho trade.— R. Reeves, Butcher, Victoria street. ANTED, a strong,"steady Man.— Apply at tho Works, Coxs Creok.— Warnock Bros. ANTED, two Carpenters.—Apply to J. W. Craig, next Clanricarde Hotel, Albert street. ANTED, a Blacksmith to go to Fiji ; must bo able to shoo and do jobbing work.—T. Ingles, Blacksmith, Alb_>rt-street. WAN'IED, a General Servant that can Cook.—Apply to Mrs Courtayne, Claro mont House, Prlnces-atreet. WANTED, two or three Bushmen or Labourers; also, a Timber Stacker.— P. Clark, Shipping Agont, Onehunga. WANTEDTa Nurscgirl.—Apply at this _ offlco. WANTED, a Girl about 16 for House work.—Apply Star Ofilce. WANTED, a Headman for the Breaking down Saw; also a Carter.—Apply Mr H. Roe, Sawmill, Onehunga. ANTED, for Waikato, a practical Ga'donor.—Apply to C. S. McDonald. Nurseryman, Newmarket. \\f ANTED, a Smart Active Boy, about TV 14. to ride for orders.—Enquire, 8. Meekan, Parnell Store, ANTED, a respectable Youth, to drive a baker's cart. — Jas. Leslie. Parnell. ' WANTED, a First-class Business Manager for Hlscocks, Hayman & Co., in Now Zealand ; one who will havo an interest in tho business.—Apply to Head Ofilce, Christ church ANTED, a General Seryant for Tau ranga.—Miss Maunsell, S. Mary's Par sonage, Parnell. ANETED, Female Cook for a country hotol.—Mrs Pollock. Queen-street. ANTED, at Hannaford's Registry, Upper Queen-street, Boys to Milk and be useful (15 to 17). WANTED, at Hannaford's Registry, Upper Queen-street, Married unlncum beredFarm Couples. ANTED, at Hannaford's Registry, Upper Queen-street, Cooks and Laun dresses (Gentlemen's families). I*7 ANTED, at Hannaford's Resiatry, TT Upper Queen-street, several Female Servants and Nursegirls. ■■ WANTED known, that Preserving-tins, Pott's Patent Irons, Cutlery, Hollo ware, Brushware of all descriptions, may be bad at C. Witherford's Cheap Hardware house, Parnell. WANTED, those who have already purchased my Bath Gowns at 10s each to let their friends know what a wonderful bargain they are.— W. H. Dampier. ANTED, by a Respectable Young Woman, a situation as housemaid or housekeeper, or as assistant In store or Test ament.—Please address, E.H., Office of this paper. ANTED KNOWN, Mrs Cornwell's Registry is Removed lrom the V.M.C.A. to Hobson-street, opposite Abbott's, Grocer. ANTED, General Servants.—Mrs Cornwell's Registry, Hobson-stroet, opposite Abbott's, Grocer. ANTED to SELL, one Kicker ; Mast, Wire, Stay, Boom, Gaff, Brass Rudder, Pintals, Bowsprit, Tanned Mainsail, and Jib. Dirt cheap.—Apply Watson, Grocer, Cook-street. WANTED, a Man for the Country.— K. Henry's Registry, Bhortland street. WANTED, a respectably young Girl, to astist in Housework; private fami'y, near town. Good wages given.—Apply at this office for address. WANTED, general Servants for town, suburbs, and country, private houses and hotels.—X. Henry's Registry, Shortland-street. WANTED to Let, Bedrooms (furnished). —Apply at thiß Office. WANTED to Purchase, a Three or Four Roomed Cottage.—Address, V.X., Stab Office. \\f ANTED to Sell Out a Grocery Busi- T T ness.—Apply Star Office. XJLJ ANTED to PURCHASE, a Strong T " Spring Cart, in good orde.* 1 &o.—Apply Stab Office. WANTED to SELL, Preserve Tins, all sizes.—M. H. Keeßing, Tinsmith, One hunga. WANTED to Sell, really good Second", hand Buggies; single or double hooded or open also, two First-Class Phaetons (new), a Crowthor'a Victoria Stables. ANTED KNOWN, Mason's well known Hot-house GRAPES can be ob tained at C.B. Smith. Fruiterer, Queen-street. Price per lb. 2s 6d. Next Thistle Hotel. WANTED to Beu, a Light Hansome (new), also Vehicles of every descrip tion.—A vackie, Royal Standard Carriage and Spring Factory, Uurham-street. WANTED, a Situation as a House keeper by a respeotable person with good references. Town or country.—Apply, by letter, _ E.H.," Stab Office. WANTED, a Situation in the Grocery Department of a town or country store; accustomed to soliciting.—J. Ferriday, Star Office. __^ WANTED, Mechanics to Know have just received another lot of those fine heavy Tweed Trousers. 13s 6d,—Phillips's Mart, Queen-street.



Wanted. - ;■--■■_-■ WANTED, Pigeonsi in any quantity.— Flßher and Co., Queen-street. - WANTED, Situations by a respectable Married Couple in Country Store or otherwise.—Address. **Q M.," STtR Office. WANTED, Servants to Know that Monday and Thursday afternoons, be tween 2 and 5, are specially set apart for Ladies, to meet them for Engagements.—Hannaford's Registry, Upper Queen-street. ANTED X NO WN, that A. B. Mai.ton, from Indiana, U.S., by request, will Preach at the Christians' Meeting House, Cook street, on THURSDAY EVENING next, at half-past 7. Subject, " Our Position as a Reli gions Body." A .B.M. claims to be one of 700,000 In America who hold the positions of whioh he will speak. Come early to seoure seats. Free,. and no collection. WANTED KNOWN, that Atkinson, McColl and Co. have opened a Bran oh Store of the Newmarket Enamel Paint and Varhish Works in Wellesley-street, opposite Lovett's, Draper, where retail orders will be supplied and wholesale orders taken. Paints or varnish supplied by them are guaranteed to stand thia cllmate.-ATKINSON. McCOLL & CO., Wellesley-street, Auckland. Manufactory I Newmarket, Auckland. iVT ANTED KNOWN. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. Money Advanced In Sums of AS to £50 on personal security, re-payable by weekly Instal ments, at L. H. NEUMEGEN, Auckland Loan Ofilce. 165 Queenst.. opposite Savings Bank. VV^"ANTED KNOWN, that V. Goldie, TT Timber Merchant, has Removed to his New Premises, Lower Albert-street, opposite the Dock. Having erected Large Sheds the Timber will be always under cover, so that the publio will be supplied with Seasoned Timber / at the lowest prices. Board Timber always In Stock, also Hardwood Timber for Wheel wright^ XT/- ANTED KNOWN. a first-class Stock of Cloths and Tweeds; good workmanship and moderate prices are the distinguishing features of The Pantheon." J. FOBD, Tailor. 166, Queen-street, ORKING MEN.—Plenty ol Good Tea, Is 6d per lb, at F. Hewin and Brother's; a good Sugar for Id; Rice, 2Jd; Pigs' Jowls, id per lb; Cornflour, 6d; Jams, KB (best brand), only 7d per tin; Orange Marmalade, 8d; California Boney, 21b tins, la 3d; Nuts for Christmas, 9d per lb: Christmas Candles in great variety ; Champion Bloater Paste, 6d per tin ; Cod Roes, 9d. Also a Delicious Relish for Breakfast, Is per tin. All at F. Bewin and Brother's, Queen-street. WANTED, the Travelling Public to and from Waikato to know that Mr. J. DILLON, of the Railway Hotel, Mercer, will continue to keep the Table d Hote on, and hopes to see as many new faces as there are old ones stepping across to refresh tho inward man. There is plenty of tlmo; the train stops 20 mlns. Table ready on arrival of all trains; no delay Quality of liquors has never been disputed.— J. Dillon, Hallway Hotel. Mercer. ANTED KNOWN, that E. Carr and Son have to hand Building Timber in Kauri and White Pino, Shingles, House blocks, Pallinßß, Posts, Rails, and Firewood In their yard, Customhouse-street West, opposite end of Hobson streot. N.B.—The Increasing damand for White Pino hns Induoed them to arrange for a constant supply. WANTED- KNOWN, the Auckland Timber Company aro offering special advantages to Purchasers of Building Materials. Timber of all sizes, first and second-class: Doors, Sashes, ani Mouldings ; also, Turnery of overy description, at prices to suit tho times.—Manu factory, opposite Gas-works Office, Custom houge-Btrcot. _____ WANTED.— Wanted to Sell (Cheap), Jams, 6s 6d per doz; Canterbury Cheese, 6d por lib; White and Gold Cups and Baucers. throe linos. 10s 6d per doz {Common Cups and Saucers, 6d, 5s Od por doz; Plates, 8-lnoh, 3s per doz ; Jugs. 3s; Sets Fancy Jug', 3s Odand Is tld: Toilet Botfi. only 12s 6d ; Water Bottles and Glass, la 9d tho pair; Jam Dishes, from 6d to 2. 61; Glass Butter Dishes, Is and Is (3d : Glass Sugar Basins, Is and Is 6d ; Glass Egg Cups, Is per doz: Glass Halt Cellars, id and Gd; Vinegar, Mustard and Popper Bottles, 9d each, three for 2s; Large Chambers, 2s 6d; Plated Cruets, fiom fo Od to 8s (kl; a good Fiddle and Cane, only £2; lot of Fiddles, Choap; Note Paper, five quires for lOd. Envelope., only 2d per packet, 7d per 100; good Pens, eight for Id; fancy Toilet Seta, nlno pieces, only 8s Od. Children's Mugd, 3d, 2s por doz; half-pint White and Golu Jugs, only Gd, 5s por doz; Clothes Pegs, four dozen for Od, Is 3d per gross; Salmon, throe ting for 2s; Lobsters, threo tins for 2s: Cocoa and Milk, lib tins, only Is per tin ; Plaid Matches 7d por doz; sum I Tin Boxes, for the pocket, only 8d per doz; Brown Teapots, with metal lids Is Gd ; White Teapots, 2-); Fancy Teapots, with metal lids, 3a and 3s Od; Gloss Candlesticks. Is ; Pink China Cups and Sauoars, Ha pur doz; Pudding Basins, from 3d to la 8d : lot of Pictures, Gd each; Albums, from 5s to lis; Kits, Gd; China Dolls' H Vs from Id to Is 61 oaoh ; China Dolls, froir id to 13s; China Dolls, threo feet long, only 13s; lot of Va»eg, Cheap; Walking i: ticks, only 3d; Currants, 4d por lb; and lot of other articles Cheap.—H. WATTS, I'ltt-streot. AN Accomplished Lady, accustomed to Teaching, desires a Situ .Hon as Governess in a gentleman's family. Can teach English, French,Go:man, Mucic, Painting and Drawing. Highest reference?.—Address, "X," Box 11, Poat-ofllco, Auckland. T> AIL WA V LABOURERS. Wo can employ FIFTY additional Good Pick nnd Shovel Men at Honderson's Mill Tunnel and Kuinoo. TAYLOR & DANAHER, Waltakcrol Contract* TOURIST Villa. Wanted Kuown, that Mrs M. J. Hick hos opened a Toulat Villa, at Wharf-street,'. Tauranga, where Gentlemen, Tourists, and Private families will meet with comfort and civility. MARY J. HICK, ProprietoreßS. Tauranga, December. 17.1879 To Let. - TO LET, a Furnished Bcdtoom and Sit ting-room for Singlo Gentleman.—Apply thia office. TO LEI', House and Shop, Wellington streot. Rent moderate.—Apply Wilkins's Boot Factory, High-street. IX-KOOMED HOUSE to Le», bottom of Franklin Road ; splendid vlow of Har bour ; rent, 10s 6d.—Apply to JMr Williams, Tailor, Victorla-Btreet. For Sale. IJIOR SALE, a Buggy, ingoodcondition, .F tho property of a Gentleman leaving for Eneland. Prii-e, £21. — Apply to Cousin and Atkin. Coach Buildora, Elliott-street. Ij^Oß SALE, a Quarter-acre of Fruit I? Garden and a Six-roomod Cottage in Sale street, with Scullory, Outhpuso, and good Well. Size of allotment, 60 x 200, with double frontage; fivo minuted' walk from Union Bank.—Apply immediately on the premises. ■_ FOR SALE, in consequence of illness of owner, a' Splendid Working Howe B. Sewing Machine, nearly new (cost £8 10s), for £6. One month's free instruction given.—Apply Fancy Goods Store, opposite Northern Club, Princoß-Btreot. riiO PHOTOGRAPHERS. FOR SALE (Cheap), tho LEASE tor Three or Five Years of the Photographic Gallery lately lv the ooonpation ot the late W. H. Reed, situated in Brown-street, Grahamstown.—S. Vale, Shortland-street, Auckland. mo FRUITERERS.—Fer Sale, the Pro- X duce of a, Peach Orchard.—For address apply Stab Office. ' • tpOR , SALE (Ponsonby), one to four acres first-class Land; a most desirable Bite for residonco or market garden.—H. Part ington. FOR SALE, five or six Allotments near Reservoir and Mount Eden Railway Sta tion, either for business sites or villa residences, on very easy forma.—H. Partington. FOR SALE, cheap. Six-roomed House, Upper Queen-street.—H. Partington. POR Immediate Sale, 7-roomed House in the Suburbs on very easy terms.—H. Partington, House and Land Agont, Stlohbury'a Buildlugß. lilA to £1,000 LENT, on Building Sooiety 3b LM principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. See List of Properties for S%le on Ith page.— C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane.— Koven per cont. allowed on monoyideposited for investment^ r?To c.-FIVF-ROOMED HOUSE for Sale "x"'' noar Parnell Bise. Garden, well, tank, &c. Easy terms.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. 4*/ii\i\4l PARTNER (sleeping or 'Zb~k"~"\r active) Wanted In a Sheep and Cattle Station property, on equal terms, by a gentleman expert in Stook-breeding and getting up Wool: references and highest cre dentials.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. pi S. J' A X I N S Has on Sale :— Prime New Zealand and Fiii Maize, from 3s 6d to Is per bushel. Drapery. XJCr ELLESLEY HOUSE. NEW TWEEDS! NEW TWEEDS! NEW COATINGS I NEW COATINGS A. LOVETT Begß to announce to his customers and the pub lie that he has now opened his FIRST SHIP MENT of SPRING and SUMMER TWEEDS COATDMGS. &c. THE BEST STOCK IN AUCKLAND TO CHOOSE FROM. Tailors supplied at the loweßt trade prices. Tailors" Trimmings of all kinds. Just Opened, A Freshl Assortment of Gentlemen's Scasfs, Ties, Collars, Braces. Belts, Hats, Shirts, Gloves, Umbrellas, Hosiery, &c. A. LOVETT, Tailor, Woollen Draper, and Outfittkb Wellesley-street,



.• yy'- Amusements. TT NITED FRIENDLY BENEFIT SOCIETIES' DEMONSTRATION. REGATTA DAY, 1880. The Proceeds op the Whole Affair, after faying expenses, to he divided amongst thb Various Chabitaale Institutions. PROCESSION! To the Domain I SPORTS! On the Cricket Ground ! CONCERT & BALL ! In the Choral Hall i Programme of Sports : Committee: Messrs. Shepperd, Lewis, Dor rington, Andrews, Warburton, Katterns and Bakewell. Judge: Mr E. Auger. Starter : Mr W, Katterns. Handicappers: Messrs. R. B. Ellis and W. Katterns. Referees: Messrs. H..G. Dorrington and W. Lewis. OPEN TO ALL COMERS. Maiden Race (130 yards),—lst prize. Silver Cup; 2nd, Bracket. Entrance, Is 6d. 150 ¥ards HANDiCAP-let prize, Electro-Dlated Tea Service (4 pieces); 2nd, Cruet Stand. Entrance, 2s. One Mile Walking Handicap.—lst prize, Handsome Silver Cruet; 2nd, Silver Cup. Entrance, Is 6d. Steeplechase, about 1J miles.—lst prize, Handsome Silver Cup; 2nd, Flowers, under (hade. Entrance, 2s. Hop, Step and Jump.—Prize, Field Glass. Entrance, Is, Quarter-mile Handicap.—lst prize, French Time-piece; 2nd. a Travelling Bag. En trance, 2s. FOR FRIENDLY SOCIETIES' MEMBERS ONLY. Maiden Race (130 yards).—let prize, Silver Cup ; 2nd, Handsome Walking Stick. En trance, Is. 150 Yards Handicap.—lst prize, Electro Silver plated Tea Service (4 pieces); 2nd, Epergne. Entrance, la t)d. One Mile Walking Match.—lst prize, Clock, under shade; 2nd, Silver Cup. Entrance, ls6d. Three-legged Race (100 yards).—Trophies to value of £1. Entrance, Is. Tug of War.—Prizes to be made known on tho ground, where entries wlil be received. Quarter-milk Handicap.—lst prize, Clock (scroll pattern); 2nd prize, 1 Dozen Tins Assorted Jams. Entrai.ce, la (id. 100 Yards Race, for Members ovec 40.—1st prize, Handsome C gar Stand: 2nd, Illus trated Book of New Zealand. Entrance, Is. juvenile members' races. 100 Yards (for boys under 10).—1st prize, Cricket Bat: 2nd, Beaton's " Munagemont of Home Pets." Entrance, Is. 100 Yards (for boys under 12).—1st prize, Butter Cooler ; 2nd prize, Set Toilet Bottles, - Entrance, Is. women's races. 50 Yards (for Members' Wives).—lst, special prlzt-, Box of Tea (presented by Holland and Fortzer); 2nd, a Work Basket. Entrance (free) to be made on the ground. 75 Yards (for Members' daughters, under 16).— Ist prise, Set Hair Brushes; 2nd, Box of Handkerchiefs. Entries (free) to bo made on the ground. ,W TDABY Q II O WII "EJ ! (OPEN TO ALL). For 1! Abies under 18 Months.—lst prize. Box of Tea; 2nd, Work Basket. Entries (free)to be made on the ground. DANCING AND SWINGS I Tho Steam Circus will also be on the ground. Music by the Artillery and Hobson Bands. Admission to thb Sports : Is.; Children, Gd, Entries will be received by Messrs. Cobley (Queen-street), Dorrington (Pltt-Btreet), Cole (Queen-street), and R. E. Ellis (Upper Queen street), up to 10 p.m. on SATURDAY, 24th instant. Handicap* to be made known on Monday Night. Trophiei on view In Mr. Cobley's window, Queen street (nearly opposite Market House). Entries received and further particulars supplied by applying to THOS. BAKEWELL, Sco, U.F.8.5.D., Star Office. 1 ' I Tenders. IVTATIVE DEPARTMENT, NEW ZEA ±I LAND. Publio Works Office, Auckland. January 5,1880. Tenders will be reoolved at this office until noen of SATURDAY, tho 31st January. 1880. for tho erection of a Dwelling-house at Kihikihi for tho Native Cholf Rowi. Plans, specifications and conditions may be seen at this office, and at Mr Anderson's Hotel, Kihikihi, on and after MONDAY, 12th January instant. Tenners must be addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Native Affairs, and be marked out side, " Tender for Dwelling-house at Kihikihi." Tho lowest or any Tender not necessarily ac cented. By command. JAMES BTBWART, District Engineer. TT\RAINAGE OF TE AROHA BLOCK. Thames and Piako Counties. Public Works Office, Auokland, 17th January, 1880. SEPARATE WRITTKN TENDERS for No 1, No. 2, No. 3 and No. 4 Contracts will be ro oeived at this Office, until noon of WEDNES DAY, 4th February, 1880, for the above Drain ago Contracts. Plans and Snooifloations can be seen at this Office, and at the Publio Works Office, Thames, and at Mr Misson's, To Aroha Hotel, Waihou Township. Tenders must bo addressed to tho Hon. the Minister of Public Work", and marked outside, " Tender for Drainage Contract." Tho lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By oommand. (Signed) JAMES STEWART, District Englnoor. TENDERS will be received at this oilice until tho 13th Feb.,for Road Works on tho Churchill to Awaroa Block Road. Plans, speci fications, and conditions to bo seen at Mr Clias, Bell's house, ChuxehlU, and at this oilice. Tenders to ho addrossod as for Contract No. 15. Tho lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. S. PERCY SMITH, Chief Surveyor. Survey Office, Auokland, January 16.1880. trflO BUILDERS. Tenders will bo reoolved by the undersigned until noon of THURSDAY. January 22nd. for tho Erection of a Villa Roßidence at Mount Eden - Plans, etc, at my Office, Queen-street. P. HERAPATH, Arohitect, SUPPLIES FOR ORPHAN HOME, PARNELL. Tenders will be received by the undersigned up to noon ot SATURDAY, 21th instant, for the Supply of the following Goods, from let Feb ruary to 31st Dccomber next :— MEAT, good quality (allowance for bone) GROOE ttIKS, as per speoiUoation BREAD, best quality, per 21b loaf. M. RAWLINGS, Treasurer. . SI, Queen-street, Jan. 16,1880. S STEPHEN'S NATIVE SCHOOL. • PARNELL. Tenders will be received by the undersigned up to noon of FRIDAY, 23rd instant, for the supply of the following articles, from Ist Feb ruary to the(3lst December, 1880 :— Meat, good quality, (allowance for bone). Grooerißß, as per list. Bread (best), at per 21b loaf. Milk, per quirt. Firewood (hard), por ton. WM. 8. COCHRANE, Seoretary. 25 N. Z. Insurance Buildings, January 17 th, 1880. mENDERS required for from 300 to 400 Bushels of GRAINS (woekly) for one year, from Ist February, 1880. Apply at the ALBERT BREWERY, Auokland. TZAR AN GAH APE DISTRICT. Formation of Newton Road and Annual Supply of Scoria. Tenders for above Contracts will be reoeived up to 7 p.m. on WEDNESDAY. 21st Instant, at theresldenoe of the Chairman—Thos. Barns, Esq. Plans and specifications may bo Been at my offloo, 71, Queen-street. JOHN BOYLAN. Engineer to the Board. Ecclesiastical. UNITED METHODIST FKEE CHURCH DISTRICT MEETINGS. The following Meetings will be held in the School-room and Chapel, Pitt and Vincent streets, during the stay of the Representatives to the New Zealand Dlstriot Meeting :— Tuesday Mornivg, January 20, a Publio Prayer Meeting, at 9 a.m. Wednesday Evening, January 21, Lecture In the Schiol-room, by Rev J. White. Suhjoot: "Echoes and Responses." Collection. Thursday. January 22. District Publio Tea Meeting. Tea on the Table at 6.30. Tickets, Is. Publio Meeting afterwards in the Cbapßl, to he addressed to by the Revs. Mc""arlane, Hodgson and Redstone, and Mr Allsbrook. Friday, January 23, Publio Temperance Meeting m the Sohool-room, at 7.30, to be ad dressed by Revs. McFarlane, Redstone, and Hodgson. dunday, January 25, Morning Preacher- Rev S. MoFarlane; Evening Preacher—Rev T. Hodgson. Children's Service, at 2.30, to bo ad dressed by Revs. White, Redstone, and Hodg son. > Publio Love Feast after Evening Service.



Education. RS. WOOLEY, Teaoher of tho Piano forte, will resume Music Leßsons on Monday, 26th January, 1880.—Karangahape Road, city side (Mr. Crawford's Chemist.) CHARLTON ACADEMY, Hobson-street. J —The Day and Night Classes are now Open. Terms on application to C, B. Andrew. USIC and FRENCH Taught by Mr L. Parßons. For terms, apply by letter to " L," Even IK G STAR Office. MISS LITCHFIELD'S Pupils will Re-assemble on Monday next, January 26'h, 1880.—Grey-street Seminary. JL E N S I D E, UPPER SYMONDS STREET, Mrs Glover's Pupils will Re-assemble on Tuesday, the 27th instant. Master for Arith metic Fraulin yon Klosterein for German. Mrs Glover desires to inform tho friends of her pupils that sho has had a large New School erected, which will insure ample ventilation and : space for the work to be carried on. T ADIES' SCHOOL, REMUERA. The School lately conducted by the Misses Anstlewlll be Re-opened on MONDAY. 26th Inst., nnder the Mangement of Mrs E. Wlllmott. PONSONBY GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL, FRANKLIN ROAD. CONDUCTED BY MES. SIIAYLE GEORGE. The First Quarter of the year will commence on MONDAY, January 26th. In the School Course aro Included Music French, Latin, Freehand Drawing, Dancing, Calisthenics, and Ornamental Needlework. A Pupil Teacher required. CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL PARNELL. Quarter Days:—January 27th, April 12th, July sth, and September 27th. JAMES ADAMS, 8.A., Head Mastor. TIT R HENRY ROWE, TEACHER OF MUSIC, Somerset Place, Howe-stroet. MU SIC (Vocal and Instrumental) taught by Mrs Edmonds, Cook-stree'. School duties resumed on Monday, 26th January. 1880. ISS JOHNSON will resume School Duties on WEDNESDAY, January 21st. —Seminary, Eden Terrace. TVTEWTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL J3I (REV. PETER MASON, 8.A.) School duties will bo resumed on MONDAY, the 26th inst-iiit. An livening Class will bo opened to prepare Candidates for the Civil Service Examination. Terms: Two Guineas per Quarter. Private Tuition, Three Guineas pe.* Quarter. Tho following are some of the Examination Papers used in December last :— LATIN.—(Mr Smeaton). Ccesar, Chap. Xlll—Translate from Hoc proclio facto, to. virtutis Helvetiorum. Give rules for: hoc proelio facto: ut consequl posset: quum id fecisse intellegerent: mittunt legatos: remlnisceretur veteris incommodi: fortunam bolli: praescriberet populo Romano : Conjugato with meanings: Commoveo, transeo, consequor, reminisoor, vinco, praescribo. State difference, of meaning between the following synonyms: pugna and proelium, dolor and cure, rogo and peto. poena and 3upplicium, timeoand vereor. Of what are the following words com pounded ? Princeps, pristinus, demitto, praebeo, insolutup, Buppcdito. Whop;rsuadea the Helvotil to emigrate, and in what way was it that Cresar found a pretext for war? What was tho Capstan war and when waged? Stite likewise the result. Who was Ariovistus? Briefly describe his connection with Cfesar as recorded In Book I, &0., &o. ARITHMKTIC.-(Rev. Mr Runciman). 1. What sum of money put out to interest for three years will amount to £1000 at 9 per cent?— 2. What principal will produce £90 in one year aud three months atlO per cent?— 3. Divide £700 among four porsons, so that tbe first and second shall nave each four times as much a» the third, and the fourth ono halt of the third. —4 A person has £6000 to lay out. Tbe 3 per cents are atßll and the 31 at 9IJ. What would be lilb income from each?—s. A can mow li acres in two days: J_t can mow 2J. acres in fur days. How long will they take to mow a field ot 25 acres, and bow man? aores will eaoh mow: each to mow eight hours per day.—6. Extract .tbe square root of 976.01506.—7. Tho prime cost of a 50-gallon caek of wine is £37 10s, and five gallons aro lost by leakage. At what price per gallon must the rest be sold so as to gain li per cent, on tho whole original coat?-8. If I borrowed of a friend £iOO for tiro years.for how long a time should I lend him £07 in return ?— 9. Find tho value of 3.12974 of 10S.-10. .67913-= ---.00071. ALGEBRA. (Rev. Mr. Bates.) 1. Explain the following terms:—" Co-cfiiclent," "expression," "factor," "power." 2 2 2 2 2. Multiply 2a - 3ab + b by 2 a + 3ab + b ; also, a + b+ c by a + b — c, by a — b + c, and by a—b —c. (Three answers to this second sum.) 6 2 3. Divide a - 6a + sby a - 2a + 1. 4 4. Resolve into elementary factors 81 x — 1, 624 4 = x — 2a x + a x . 2 3 2 5. Find G.C.M. of Cx — x - 2 and 21x - 26x + Bx. 6. Find tho value of 1 1 x — 1 ; + X (X + 1) X + 1 xa + x - + a a (a + x) 7. Simplify 1 a+ x a— x 1+ x a— x a+ x 1 a+ x a— x 1+ x a— x a+ x 8. Solvo 1 1 5 - (2x + 7) <2x - 7) = 1 27 15 6 1 - (3x + 4); 20 2x +3y- 8- 0 \; .sx+ly =58 7x -y-5 =■ 0 1 \3x+7y = C 7 9. (i) Divide 150 into two parts, such that if one be divided by 23 and tho other 27 tho sum of the two quotients may be 6. (2) A person played 20 games at chess for a wager of 3/ to 2/, and upon tho wholo ho gained 5/. How many games did he win ? (3) If 7 casks of alo with 17 of stout cost £13 75.. and 12 casks of alo with 7 of stout cost £9 125., what arc tho prices per cask? GEOGRAPHY.-(Rev. Mr Munro). THE BRITISH ISLES. 1. Draw a Map of tho East Coast of England, and put in tho Cs.pos and Rivers 2. Whoro are tho following Islands, and what is said about them?—Hoiv Island, Isle of Wight, Jersey, St. Kilda, Staffa, lona, Achil, Valentia. S. Mention tho three highest Mountains in (a) England, (b) Scotland, (c) Ireland. 4. Mention tho Ulvers that flow into the English Channel and Firth of Clydo. 5. Where can you find tin, slate, load, coal, iron, and copper? 6. Give the loading Towns on tbe (a) South Coast of Kngland, (b) East Coast of Ireland, (c) Kast Coast of Scot land. 7. Where are tho following Towns, and for what aro they famous?— Durham, Loods, Preston, Bosworth, Stafford Wick, Elgin, Dun fermline, Falkirk, Armagh, Drogheda, Kil kenny, and Ballina. 8. Mention the Towns in the following Counties:—(a) Kent, (b) Flfeshire, (o) Donegal. 9. Can you mention (a) eight of the largest Towns in Scotland, (b) eight of tho largest in England, to) and four of the largest in Ireland. 10. Give tho Counties in Wales and their largest Towns. EUROPE, ASIA, AFBICA, NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA. I. Europe.—!. Mention the capes and pen insulas, beginning at the north. 2. Give the names and leng.h of eight of the largest rivers. 3. What are the capital towns of the following countries: Norway, Holland, France, Prussia, Portugal, Switzerland, Austria, Italy and Greece ? 11. Asia.—4. Give the inlets and straits. 5. Give the names of the leading mountains. What is the name and height of the highest mountain in the world? 6. Where are tho following towns : Damascus, Mocha, Teheran, Herat, Delhi, Calcutta, Pokia and Khiva? 111. _»FBic_-.—7. Mention the islands and lakes. 8. (a) What U the character of the climato? (b) What animals are found there? (c) Whatia the religion called? 9. Where are Ihe following towns : Alexandria, Khartoom, Adowa. Bathurst, Port Elizabeth, DUrban, and Quilllmane _ IV. North and SourH Amkrioa.—Where are the Mowing islands: Newfoundland, Jam aica, Cuba, Trinidad,Chiloe, Juan Fernandez? 11. Whore are the following: (a) Mountains— Chimborazo, Colopaxl, Mount Brown, and Ori zaba? (b) Capes—Cape Farewell, Cape Barrow, Cape Frio and Cape Horn? (c) Rivers—St. Lawrence, Sacramento, Orinoco, Rio de la Plata? 12. Whit are the British Posseasions in North America? NEW ZEALAND GEOGRAPHY. (Rev. Mr Webb). 1. What Is the name of the gulf in whioh Auck land is situated, and what Rivers flow into it ? 2. Which are the most northerly, southerly, easterly, and westerly capes in New Zealand. 3. Name the prlnoipal port of each Province in New Zealrnd. 4. Give all the harbours on the West Coast of the Noith Island. 5. Name the rivers on tho West Coast North of New Ply mouth, and those on the East, south of Marl borough Province. 6. Name the three great Plains of New Zealand, and the minor plains of the Neleon Province. 7. Which are the highest mountains in the North Island? and what is their height? 8. What aro the islands on the East Coast, north ot Auckland ? and what on the North Coast of the Middle Island? 9. Whioh are tho most easterly and westerly points in the Middle Island? lU. Name the lakes in the Auokland and Otago Provinces. Additional for Senior Division:—ll. What is the name and size cf the largest lake In New Zosland? and how does it compare with lake Neagh, Ireland? 12. What was the first place at which Captain Cook landed? and why so named? 13. Describe the three large plains of New Zealand. 11. What Is tho chain of moun tains whose characteristics are like the Alps of Europe ? and what is the height of the highest mountain in that chain ? 15. Where is the Buller? and where the Hokianga, Waikato, and Clutba Rivers? and whioh art the longest Rivers ? and how long ? ENGLISH HISTORY.-(Mr GRAKT.Onehunga). B.C. 51 TO A.D. 1185. 1. Where were tho Roman Walls, and what was their object? 2. What is said to have brought about the Mission of St. Augustine to England? 3. Tell two or three waya in which Alfred tho Great tried to benefit his country men. 4. What Danish Kings ruled in Kngland? 5. What wore some of the French Provinces owned by Henry II,? 6. What is Domesday Book ? 7. Whut was the resnlt of the battle of Evesham? 8. What instructions did Edward 1., when dying, giro to his son? 9. Name in order, and with dates when you ran, the chief battles and sieges in which English and French fought against each other between 1310 and 1110 a.d. 10. In who c reign did persosulion for Protestant opinions commence in England ? 11. What do yon know of the battle of Bosworth ?



] Education. nVTISS HILL'S BOARDING and DAY I»JL SCHOOL.—Studies will be resumed on Monday, the 26th instant.—Wentworth House, Ponsonby Road. ' ' '______' MR. BALLANCE, Organist cf St. Paul's Cathedral, Will give Lessons in Music and Singing, with Piano, Harmoni m, or Organ. Schools at tended ; also, pupils at their osvn residences. For terms apply Gloucester House, Grafton Rr a d. MRS MANN, Teacher of the Piano forte and Singipg, North Shore. "YrOTICE.-A Day School for Children JLI over four years old will (DV) be com- I menced on Monday, January 26, 1880.— J. D. I Clarke, Union-street. THE undersigned begs to inform the Public of Auckland teat he intends to open a GYMNASIUM AND SCHOOL OF ARMS in the Parnell Hall, at the begining of next month. . There will be taught aU sorts of Gymnastics, uso of Floret, Broadsword, Hayoaet, etc., after the most modern and best principles, such as have been adopted by all professionals from the High School for Gymnastics in Germany. It U the object ot this system to develop by methodical cultivation of the body all power and faculties of the same, to render'it strong, active and nimble, and to act upon the moral element by the greatest perleotion of the physi cal condition. There will be at -present thr:c different Classes: 1. For Boys from 9 to Id years, Mondays and Thursdays, 4.30 to 5.30 p.m. There will be Taught: Free Hxerciees, a proper Walk and Carnage, Jumping and Running, Gymnastic Plays, Exercises on Horizontal and parallel Bars, Ropes, etc. To open, THURSDAY.'oth February. Terms 15s per Quarter. 2. For Young Men from 15 to 19 years, Tues days and Fridays, 6.30 to 7.30 p.m. There will be Taught, besides the above-mentioned: Trials of Strength, Trapeze and Ladder, Introductory Exercises in Fencing. To open, FRIDAY, 6th February. Terms: 15s per Quarter. 3- For Gentlemen, Tuesdays and Fridays, 7.30 to 9.30 p.m. In addition to above-mentioned : Horde rtxercises, Broadsword, Floret, and (if required) Bayonet Fencing. To open, FRIDAY, Cth February! Terms: _31 Is per Quarter. Intending members are requested to leave their names before 3rd February at Mr R. G. Schwartz's shop, Queen-street. G. ZURN. Sporting. "TVrORTH AUCKLAND DISTRICT J.l RACKS TO BE HELD AT DARGAVILLE ON WEDNESDAY And THURSDAY, 10m AND 11TH MARCH, 1880. Stewards: Mr. E. Mitciielson Mil. Nbtaka Mr. ». MoVey Mr. J- SNOWDEN Mr. L. Dacrk Mb. G. Clark Mr. A. Spiers Mr. A. Hoon Judge: Dr. Norton. Starter: Mr. J. Quirk. Handioapper: Mr. W. Percival. Clerk of the Courjo : Ma. J. McGee. Clerk of the Scalss: Mr. W. Voobden-. FIRST DAY. Maiden Plate of 30 soys. Second horse to receive 5 soys. out of the Btakes. Entrance, 2 soys. Weight-for age. Distance, 1J miles. Maiden Hurdle Race of 30 soys. Second horse to lecelve 5 soys. out of the stakes. Entrance. 2 soys. Welter weight-for-age. Distance, 2 mil?s over 8 flights of hurdles. ■ Dargaville Cup (Flandicap) of 80 soys. Second horse to receive 10 soys.; third horse, 5 soys. our of the stakes. Distance, 2 ini.es. Nomination, 2 soys.; acceptance, 3 soys., to be made the night before the race. Native Race of .10 soys. Second horse to receive 2 soys. out of the stakes. Entrance, 10s. Catch weights. Post entry. Distance, li miles. For horses bona fide the property and ridden by natives. Bushman's Purse of 25 soys. Second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stakes. Entrance, lisovs. Welght-for-age. Distance. 2 miles. For all horac3, the bona fide property of Bottlers living north ot the Whau. The Wairoa £ takes of 30 soys. Second horse to receive 5 soys. out of the stakes. Entrance, 40s. Welght-for-age. Distance, li miles. SECOND DAY. Handicap Hurdle Rack of 10 soys. Fecond horse to receive 5 soys. out ot the stake". Nomination, 30a; and acceptance, 10. each. Handicap to appear by 8 p.m. on tho night of the first day's races, and acceptance by 10 p.m. on the morning of the race. Dis tance, 2 miles and a distance, over 9 flights of hurdles. Settlers' Purse of 25 bovb. Second horse to receive 5 soys. out of tho stakes. Entrance, 2 soys. Welter woight-for-age. Distance, 2 miles. For all horses, the bona fide propeity of settlers North of the Whau. Native Racs of 10 soys. Second horse to receive 2 soys. out of the stakes. Entrance, 10s. Catch weights. Post entry, instance 1J miles. Same conditions as Native Races. Kaipara Handicap of 75 soys. Seo'ind hor-c to receive 10 eovs.; and third horse 5 soys., out of the stakes. Nomination. 2 soys.; and acceptance, 3 soys. Handioap to appear on the night of the first day's race, and accep tances by 10 a.m. on the morning of the race. Distance, 2 miles. Foresters' Plate of 20 soys. Second horse to receive 5 soys. out o£ the stakes. Entrance, 30s. Weight-foi-age. Distance 1 mile. Winner of the Wairoa Stakes to carry 71bs extra. Consolation Handicap of 25 soys. Second burfrc to receive 5 soys. out of tho stakes. Nomination. 30s. Uistanoo 1 mile. RULES AND REGULATIONS. No entry will be received for any of tho races, oxGept upon this condition, that all d<sputes> claims, and objections, arising out of tho racing, shall bo decided by a majority of tho Stewards present, or thoso whom they may appoint. Their decisions upon all points connected with tho carrying out of this programme shall bo final. Any jockey riding except in the colours entered will be fined 3 soys. When two or more horses start, the property of tho fiamo owner, a distinguishing colour must be worn. No ontry will bo recolvod on any protence whatever after the hour named, or wihout being accompanied by the necessary amount in cash. In all weight-for-ago races, the weight-for-age scale adopted by the conference of New Zea land Jookoy Clubs, in November, 1876, will be adhered to, unless new scale of V.R.C. and A..1.C. aro adopted by tho Club forming con ference. All porsons intending to withdraw horses a*a requited to give loUco to that effect lo the Secretary or Clerk of the Scales onn halt-hour beforo starting. Any person neglecting or re fusing to comply with this rue shall p»y a fine not exceeding 5 soys. to the Race Fund. All entries to be soaled and addressed to tho Socrotary, Dargaville, or to Mr Pereival, Auck land, as at foot, ontrauco money enclosed, with the name, age at timo of entry, pedigree, and, in caso of handicaps, whoro horees have not previously sfartod on the Auckland course, performances of tho horse, name of the owner, and colours of the rider. AH races to ho run under tho A.R.C. Rules. Nominations for all Handicaps to bo made on Tubsdav, the 21th February. General ontrles aud acceptances for first day-'a races, TUESDAY, 2nd March. Winners to pay 5 per cont. ot their gross win. nings towards tho expenses of Course. Qualification tree, one guinea. Stabling at Dargaville free. Groom* passages per steamer free each way. H. W. BAKER, Secretary. Lost and Found. LOST, a Yellow Setter Dog, on the 10th instant. Finder will be rewarded by returning same to Hunter and Nolan's, Durham- Etreof. Anyone detaining the dog after this notice will be prosecuted. £f-t REWARD.—Lost or Stolen, on d&-S. Wednesday night, a Strawberry Cow with red neck.—Tno finder will receive the abovo reward by returning same to Constable Greene. Onehunga. r\ IK E.PO UN D REWARD. Strnyodfrom Fpsom, on November 5,1879, a Half-bred Hereford Cow, i years old j oblong piece cut out of one ear. WILLIAM GARDNER. Ranges, Ovens, &o. QEE HERBERT H. SMITH'S COLLECTION OF OVENS, RANGES, STOVES, &C, ESPECIALLY THE N£W ZEALAND ECLIPSE COTTAGE STOVE. It requiros no fitting, can bo used as either open or closed, is economical, nnd made to burn the New Zealand Coal and Coke, and is all wrought iron, so that it will not break or crack. A large number of the most influential persons in Auokland have them in uso all of which have given the greatest satisfaction. (Beo Illustrated Price Catalogue with Testimonials, gratis.) CAUTION.—Having heard from several country settlers that inferior Ovens are being sold by country storekeepers as my Ovens, I beg to state that all of my Ranges, Stoves, Portable Ovens, Side Ovens, Portab'o Boilers, Ships' Stoves, Colonial Ovens, &c, havo my name on he ventilator, thus: 3 /H.H, SMITHS s H I ® nJJM'J}:u_JJJ (D j ■ I X AUCKLAND/ | and are guaranteed to last from 5 to 20 years according to the size and prico, and then can be repaired. There are over 5000 of my Ovens an Ranges in use, some Ovens 9 yeare, and all have given the greatest satisfaction. Testimonial. Mr H. H. Smith.—Dear Sir,—ln reply to your inquiries regarding the New Zealand Eclipse Cottage Raige I have had from you, I have pleasure in informing you that it has given entire satisfaction. It requires very little coal, and is Indeed in every way equal to the recom mendations you gave me of it.—Truly yours, F. A. '1 wimane. Grafton Road, November 1,1879. Ovens, Range?, and Stoves, &c, sold on the Deferred Payment system. Weekly pay ments taken. HERBERT H. SMITH, Auokland Iron Works, Durham-street West BEWARE OF IMITATION:..



Publio Notices. ABSTRACT OF MONEYS RECEIVED AND PAID ON ACCOUNT' OF THE AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD, FOE THE Ykab ending Ducbmbkr 31,1879. General Account, moneys received. ,_, „ . £ s. d. To Balance from last year _ .. 4.69G 411 To Cash Received on Account of— Bents 7,201 13 5 Tolls j.. ..'« 1,858 o 0 Goods Wharfage 6 492 2 8 Export Wharfaga .. .. .. 353 10 9 Shipping Wharfage 1,747 i 7 Quarterly Shipping Wharf ago .. 322 10 0 Watermen's License Fees .. .. 22 10 0 Harbour Master's Fees .. .. 180 13 2 Pilot Dues 1,322 6 11 Port Charges 324 2 3 Pilotage Exemption 50 8 0 Crane Dues 53 3 0 Dock Dues .. ~ .. .. 808 0 7 , Gridiron Dues 2110 0 Fines 3 0 0 Interest 238 10 6 Old Material Sold 215 2 8 Refunds 4,395 17 10 Miscellaneous Matters .. .. 170 2 6 £30,531 10 9 MONEYS PAID. £ B. d. By Cash Paid on Account op Salaries— Office Department _ .. _ 985 0 0 Chief Harbour Master and Pilot Department 1,395 4 C Harbour Department 500 0 0 Engineer's Department .. .. 575 0 0 Collector of Tolls 288 15 4 By Cash Paid on Account of— Office Expenses, Rents, &c. .. 264 10 2 Office Expenses, Engineer's De partment 36 5 7 Interest on Loan, Sinking Fund Exchange, and Commission .. 10,650 15 6 Printing and Advertising .. .. 309 8 9 Pilot Department 13S 19 1 Buoys and Beacons 191 0 G Cranes, Gridiron, &c. .. .. 2 4 0 Cleaning and Sweeping Wharves 161 7 6 Lighting Wharves 219 13 2 Repairs Queen street Wharf .. 413 6 7 Wharves and Jetties 342 0 10 Rebuilding Queen-street Wharf .. 1,118 13 10 Purchase of Piles 51 1 C Roads and Stree*S 3,120 9 11 Graving Dock __. 2,282 1110 Dredge and Punts 566 12 6 Surveys 68 8 6 Freeman's Bay Works .. .. 600 0 0 Legal Hxpensos.. .. .. .. 37 2 G Tranefer to Loan Account .. .. 81 18 7 Miscellaneous Matters .. .. 554 8 9 Cash on Deposit at Bank of New , Zealand 2,000 0 0 Balance in Bank 3,685 5 1 £30,531 10 9 James M. Brioiiam, Treasurer. January 6,1880, I hereby certify that I havo examined the Books and Vouchers of the Auckland Hart our Board for the year 1879, and that I find the same to be correct. L. A. DURRIEU, Auditor. Bth January, 1880. I hereby certify that this Account was ex amined and allowed at the Meeting of the Auckland Harbour Board held thi3 19th day of January, 1880. D. H. MCKENZIE, Chairman. ABSTRACT OF MONEYS RECEIVED and PAID ON ACCOUNT OF THE " AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD," for the Year Ending December 31st, 1879. Loan account. income. £ s. d. To balance from last year .. .. 7,819 2 7 Cash received from Debentures of 1860 Account 1,000 0 0 Cash received from General Ac count .. .... 81 18 7 £8,901 1 2 . - EXPENDITURE. £ s. d. By Cash paid on account of Recla mation to Graving Dock : .. 3,810 0 2 Cash paid on account of Reclama tion, Albert to Nelson streets.. • 5,061 1 0 £8,901 12 James M. BrighamJ Treasurer. January 6th, 1880. I hereby certify that I have examined the Books and Vouchers of tho Auckland Harbur Board (Loan Acoount) for the year 1879, and that I find the same to bo correct. L. A. DURRDHU, Auditor. Bth January, 1880. I hereby certify that this Account was ex amined and allowed at tho Meeting of tho Auckland Harbour Board held this 19th day of January, 1880. - -——-. *' d. h. Mckenzie, Chairman. Assets £ 5 . Balance In Bank.. .. '.. .. 3,685 10 1 Cash on Deposit and Interest .. 2,027 0 0 Due by City Council 600 2 0 Rentsdue ■ 272 1 Arrears of Good?, Export and Ship ping Wharfage, Dock Dueis, Port Charges, Hire of Diviug Dress, &c 406 8 5 Amount due for Silt 104 0 0 Dredge and Punts 7,682 0 0 Wharves in Harbour 67,600 0 0 Working Plant, Office Furniture, &c. 1,045 0 0 Graving Dock Plant, Coal Sheds, &c. 215 0 0 Graving Dock Sheds, Cottage, &c. 750 0 0 Graving Dock 56,373 19 6 Pilot Schooner, Boats, Pilot & Signal Houses, Buoys & Beacons, &c. .. 2,080 0 0 £142,811 5 1 Lands now leased at an annual rentalof £6,972 14 8 Sheds and Offices on Wharves, annual rent £776 0 0 Foreshore in Harbour, notreolaimed or leased 5274 acres. Liabilities. £ s. d. Amount of Loan 148,500 0 0 Interest duo January 10th, 1880 .. 4,500 0 0 Sinking Fund due Jan. 10th, 1880 .. 1,500 0 0 Exchange and Commission .. .. 149 9 6 Accounts owing by Board .. .. 15 13 0 Amount due for Land Tax .. .. 212 13 9 Moneys Voted—Cranes, Moorings, Steps, Repairs, &c 985 0 0 £155,862 16 3 James M. Brigiiam, Treasurer. D. 11. McKenzie, Chairman. January Gth, 1880. [A CARD.] JAMES- CATER, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, hobson-steeet, Close to Wellington-street. "mHE EDUCATION? ACT, 1577." MONDAY next, 26th January, is the day appointed for Annual Meetings of Householders to Elect School Committees. The times and places of meeting aro those notified in the "New Zealand Herald." and " weekly News," dated Saturday, 10th January instant. TVTO. 14.—MELBOURNE Satubday -Ll Night arrived. To be had of allJßook sellers, Town and Country. Prioe Threopanc*. Subscribers' names only reoeived by W. Bart leetJ Langbridge, Stichbury's Buildings, Queen- Street, General Agent for New Zealand. RY WILLIAMS' 18s TROUSERS made to Measure; well shrunk. Victoria- Btreet. ... •11URTLE. SOUP To-morrow.—Royal JL Mall Hotel.—J. Codling, Proprietor. XJI W. CULLIMORE. JD '■• ' PIANOFORTE TUNER. Fianos Tuned, Toned, and Repaired. All orders left at Eady's Music Warehouse will receive prompt attention. O P E C I A L NOTICE. H. L. POSSENISKIE, MERCHANT TAILOR Exactly opposite tho South British Insurance Offices new buildings, Shortland-street,' Has pleasure in announcing that he has on hand and to arrive his FIRST SHIPMENT or SUMMER GOODS, comprising English, Scotch, Bannockbuen, Home spun, AND OTHEB TWEEDS. i3T Special lines in Blue and Broadcloth, Fancy Coatings, Mozella and other Vestings, &o„ &c. N.B.—Every garment is male 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-street W. C. &*«XKS> THE GREAT MACHINE IMPORTER, IS NOBODY'S AGENT ! mports Direct the following Machines Singer, Genuine Arm and Platform Frister & Rossm&n Princess of Wales Werthelm Home Companion, tho New W heeler & Wilson Home Shuttle Co.'s New Grover & Baker latest and best Domestic Howe—A., B, and C. And Other Good Makers, All of which 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 best 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. "XTEW TWEEDS I NEW TWEEDS 7 -Ll ARBIVKD PER SHIP ' LEBU,' AND OPEN FOR INSPECTION, AT M. M U R C H I E ' S, SHOETLAND STREET, rgest and best selected Stock of CLOTHS AND TWEEDS Ever shown in this Market, consisting of English and French Coatings and Fancy Trousbkings English and French Blue and Black Serges Englißh and Scotch Tweeds, direct from the manufactories at home Bannockburn and Isle of Skye Tweeds, a specialty. ALL THK ABOVE GOODS ABE OP THE VERY LATEST STYLE AND FINISH. And, in addition to the abovo attractions, M. MURCHIE Has been so fortunate as to secure the services of a First-cluss Cutter, which enables him moro fully to merit a continuance of that liberal patronage which has been extended to him in ' the past.



Gazette in Bankruptcy. aJMa T N BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," "Tho Debtors and CrecU tora Act Amendment Act, 1878," and of the Bankruptcy of Herbert Wilson, a Debtor. This is to notify that Herbert Wilson, of Stnnly-strfot. in tho Snburb3 of Auckland, in the Provincial District of Auckland, and Colony of New Zealand, Carpenter, has this day filed a statement that he is urablo to meet his jfngagc monts with his Creditors : tho First Meeting of Creditors to bo hold at the Supremo Court-house. Auckland, on MONDAY, the 26th day of January, 1880, at the hour of cloven o'clock In the foronoon. Dated this 20th day of January, 1880. KDWARD S. WILLCOCKa, Registrar. Connell & Cooper, Vulcan Lano, Auckland, Solicitors for Debtor. Meetings. TOYAL UNITED FRIENDS- The first Annual Grand Lodge Session, of tho above Order, will be held In the Masonic Hall, Newton, on Thursday tho 22nd January. 1880. Officers and Representatives to be inattendanco at 6 o'clock p.m. sharp. All members of tho Order admitted at 8 p.m., wearing regalia and in possession of the current quarterly pass word. By order of tho R.W.G.M. F. CHRISTMAS. Grand Secretary. T OVAL UNITED FRIENDS. LODGE ONWARD, No. 2. A Special Meeting will be held in the lato Protestint Hall, Newton, at 7.30 p.m. sharp, on WEDNESDAY, 21st inst. Kvcry Member is earnestly requested to b3 present. S. WORMS, Secretary. ONEHUNGA PUBLIC LIBRARY AND FREE RKADItIG ROOMS.—The Annual Meeting of Subscribers will bo held iv the Library on Thursday Evening, January 22, at 1.30 p.m.—J. W. Glenuy, Secretary. ST. SEPULCHRES.-Cliiklrens' Service tomorrow (Wodi-o-idaj-. evening, 7 p.m. Distribution of prizes to Sunday Scholars after service. ATCHMAN GOLD MINING COM PANY (REGISTERED). An Extraordinary General Meeting cf tho Shareholders in the above-named Company will be held at tho Governor Bowen Hotel.Graham stown, on TUEBD vY. tho 10th day of February, 1880, at the hour of 7 o'clock p m. Business:—To pass, if approved of, a resolution requiring the Company to be voluntarily wound up, and the Company's property disposed of. D. G. MACDONNKLL, Manager. Auckland, 11th January, 1880. Board and .Residence. f^ OVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL \JT HOBSON-STREET Board and Lodging 20s per (single room), - 25s Auctions. TO-MORROW, NOON. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. AT ARTHUR'S MART. FURNITURE DEPARTMENT. 2 new Pianos, by J. Barton, London 1 Walnut Piano, but little used, by D'Almaiu and Co. 2 second-hand Pianos, Music Stool Several Drawing-room & Parlour Suites Cbeffoniers, Book Cases, Glass Cases Loo and Squnrd Tables, Toilet Tables, Toilet Glasses Washstands, Chests of Drawers, Toilet Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Mattresses, Palliasses — -. _■ Wardrobe, chairs, American nnd other ■ » Stoves Kitchen Utensils, Glass & Earthenwaro •■ Sewing Machines, Clock'3,"Watches, Toys, Fancy Goods, Boots, Clothing, &c. B. TONKS I "tE, C. CARE. TC-MORROW. EXTENSIVE SALE OF piTY piIOPERTY, BRICK HOUSE AND ALLOTMENTS IN PITT, UNION, BERESFORD AND NELSON STREETS TWO BRICK SHOPS, SfIORTLAND STREET. By Order of the Trustee in Gorrie's Estate. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell To morrow (Wednesday), January 21, at 12 o'clock noon, The above Valuable CITY PROPERTIES, comprising Large Brick Dwelling-house hi Pitt street, facing Grey-street, and commanding a most extensive view Allotment fronting Pitt-straet and adjoining the above 4 Large Allotments fronting Upper Union street, and in rear of above House 11 Allotments Upper Union-street 10 „ Nelson-street 5 „ Beresford-street 1 „ Corner William and Nelson sts. 1 „ CornerßoresfordandNelsonsts. 4 „ Corner Beresford and Davy sts. 2 Now and Substantially-built Brick Shops in Shortiand Crescent, immediately opposite to Messrs A, Clark & Sons' premises. Terms—One-fourth cash on fallof the hammer; balance may remain on mortgage at 8 per cent, per annum. Allotments flagged. Plans on application to Auctioneer. TO-MORROW. TWO TRUNKS MEN'S CALF CHEL SEA UPPERS 2 trunks Men's Calf Balmoral Uppers 1 „ Men's Calf Oxford Shoe Uppers I „ Men's Calf Derby Shoe Uppers 1 „ Boys and Youths' Calf, Chelsea and and Balmoral Uppers I 2 „ 'Women's Calf Chelsea and Balmoral Uppers I „ W omen's Kid Lace Shoo Uppers 1 „ Womou's Calf Shoe Uppers 3 „ Men's Alma Uppers, Leather Lined 1 „ Women's do, lined I ease English Calf 1 ~ Fast India Kip 1 „ Enameled Kangaroo Leather 1 „ Elastic Web 50 boxes Hungarian Nails 20 casks Nugget Hobs 5 „■ D. and M. Blacking 2 „ Too Plates 10 „ American Shoe Pegs. A. G. GRANT HAS received instructions to sell by auction to-morrow at eleven o'clock, ' THE ABOVE GOODS. '[" ■ V Terms Liberal. THURSDAY, JANUARY 27. AT ONE O'CLOCK. A LLENSDALE, NORTH SHORE. 3 Allotments, Nos. 1, 2. and 3, Palmerston street and North Road, ploughed and ready for crop. 2 Allotments, Nos. 42 & 45, fronting North Road and Queea-streot, all fenced and planted as orchard and garden, with a three-roomed House, Woodshed, &c, erected theroon. There are two spring wells of good water. 4 Allotments, Nos. 81. 8?, 8!. and 84, front ing Queen and Albert-streets, also a large beach frontage, partly fenced, i laid down to grass and planted, Tho whole of these properties are conveniently j and beautifully situated. . li AL6O,— By Order of the Mortgagke. West-street, Newton, Allotment No. 5 of Section No. 5. part ot original alottnent No. 9 of Section 7, Suburbs of Auck land, situated in West-street, having a frontage of 33 jeet, with the buildings • erected thereon. To be Sold by Auction. ARTHUR'S MAR T, (Land Depaitment). THURSDAY, JANUARY 22. CIGARS. CIGARS. Ex 'Zealandia.' ON ACCOUNT OF WHOM ,IT MAY CONCERN. THE subscribers will sell at their Rooms, Fort-street, on Thursday, 22cd inst., at 11 o'clock, 10,000 Cigars—La Oriental 10.000 Cigars—Xl Baco E3peoiais ■■ :; * 10,0(10 Cigars—Cabano3 10.001 Cigars—Primera l> Also, 750 Opotiki Cigars SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, JANUARY 22. GENERAL DRAPERY, MANCHESTER GOODS, WOOLENS, CLOTHING, Etc. A. G. GRANT HAS received instructions to sell by . auction on Thursday next, 22nd iußtaiit, at 11 o'clock, A Consignment of the abovo Goods. Without reserve. H Continued on Fourth Page. I