TELEGRAMS.

t?ROM OUR (JWN CORRESPONDENT.]

Hlean bill of health for swamp company. HAMILTON, this day.

Mr Lewis, Chief Inspector of Sheep and Local Inspector", after the first examination, pronounced the Swamp Company's cattlo free froiri pleurp. Mr Firth is building a receiving store at te Aroha landing, and will run tho Kotuku regularly in future.

UISIIOP COWIE'S OPINION

OF TE AKOHA

His liordship Bishop Cowie returned from the diggings yesterday. He was shewn sbme excellent aurifennte quartz, and is impressed favourably with the future prospects of the field, nnd is satisfied of its future permanence judging by the indications.

NELSON; this day; ALLEGED FRAUDULENT BANK

KUPTCV.

The trustees in baukrnpt estate of T. S. Wymond, draper, have resolved toproscuutc him for making a fraudulent balaucc-shcet.

CHRIsrCHURCII, this day,

John Wdrien, seaman of tho barque J. W. Parker, was discharging cargo yesterday When the hook slipped trom a case aud struck hinl on tHe face, breaking his jaw and inflicting other injuries. The weather is Very dry, and rain would be very acceptable tor root, crops, and grassi The other crops are looking splendid.

TIMARU, Wednesday;

Mr Wakefield mot his constituents at Tcmuka again tb-night. Tho room was crowded, and he was listened to attentively throughout. A great number Of questions were asked, arid answered to the satisfaction bf tho audience. At tho conclusion a hearty Vote of thanks wiis passed. A man proposed it resolution that the address was unsatis factory, but he failed to find it seconder. This day. Owing to tho rough weather tho regatta had to bo pOsponed.

The Flower Show is a great success During the day the Rocket Biigadb paraded the street in the life-boat.

DtTNEDIN, this day. DUNEDIN CUP SORATCIIINGS.

The scratchiugs for tho Dunedin Cup aro PiscatoriOus, Libeller, aud Graud Duchess.

The Harbour Board to-day unanimously agreed to increase Mr Simpson's salary from £500 to £800 on the understanding that his whole time bo given to tho services of tho Board.

The Habour Board has increased tbe Falary of Mr Simpson, Engineer, to £800, ho giving them tho whole of his time.

THE AUSTRALIAN CRICKETERS.

The Australians definitely leave Mel bourne on January 11th, leave for Slight aud Groubc having since been obtained. The Dunedia match is fixed for January 20th, 21st, ar.d 22nd, The Dunedin plays with 22;

Good Templars Grand Lodge.

[i)Y TELEGRAPH, TRESS ASSOCIATION.]

WELLINGTON, this day. THE seventh annual session of *uc Grand lodge of New Zealand of Indcpendant Order of Good Tcaiplars opened last night. A large number of representatives from all pahs of the colony were present. A depu tation from the district office of Rechabites presented on address of welcome to the Grand Lodge on their first visit to the North Island. The report of the Grand Secretary showed au increase of two in the number of Lodges, but notwithstanding this, the number of mem bers had decreased by 564, the total on the roll being 7,090. Six new lodges are in process of being commenced, the Charters having been issued since November Is. The Degree Templars showed that the same number of special sessions had been held ou the West Coast of the Middle Island, Nel son, Blenheim, and WelliugtOD, which had been productive of great good. It was resolved that the Executive be recommended to continue visitation of districts. The financial report showed the position fairly good,

At eight o'clock this evening, a testi monial is to be presented to J. W. J;i"o, P.G.W.CT.

A TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE MOON.

Hath aught offended tneo, that thou dost veil Toy full orbed face, and blush as one i oraaken )

(To tho Editor.)

Sir,—Farly to-morrow (Friday) morning a total eclipse of the moon will occur, which will be partly visible iv JVew Zealand. The following are its phases for Auckland local time : — 11. 11. 8. First contact with tho penumbra.... 0 l 30 First contact with the shadow 1 14 30 Beginning ot total phase 2 21 0 Middle of. eclipse 3 8 48 As the moon will set eclipsed; it is useless to append the particulars of last contact. Magnitude ot eclipse (moon's diameter = 1), 1-390. L. J. Lambert, F.R.A.S.

CONVENT SCHOOLS EXAMINA TIONS.

AT ten o'clock yesterday morning the ex amination of the Infant School of St. Aloysius, \Yyndham-street, was held, under the presidency of His Grace Archbishop Steins, who was assisted by the Very Rev. Father Fynes, V.G. Fathers Walter McDonald, O'Reilly, and O'Dwyer. There was alao a good attendance of parents and friends of the children, who assembled to the number of 150. After a hymn an address to the Archbishop, expressing also gratitude to the clergy, teachers, and visitors, and aa affectionate reply by His Grace, a re citation was given, followed by a hymn. The pupils were then examined in various branches of education. The Archbishop then distributed prizes to tbe successful competitors. his Grace, accompanied by the clergy, then proceeded to St. Josephs School, where 65 children were assembled. These were examined and acquitted themselves very creditably. Several pieces of vocal music were cicely rendered in the intervals, as well as a short dialogue. The proceed ings were appropriately closed with the distribution of the prizes. A number of specimens of fancy work, embroidery, and lace-work, which were exceedingly credit able to thn industry and skill of the pupils were on view and were much admired.

At 2 o'clock there was another gathering at St. Francis of Sales, when the Arch bishop and the clergy were joined by Father O'Sullivan, Downey, and O'Gara. About forty pupils were present. Tho school room had been decorated with floral devices and creditably executed drawings by the pupils. The following programme was then successfully proceeded with:—Galop, "Fairy Queen," Misses Craig, Watson, Knight, and Lynch; address, Miss O'Dowd; chorus, "Sweet chiming bells;" first ana second class : Bible history and catechism ; vocal duet, " Why do you watch the lone days 1" Misses Craig and Watson; recitation, "Lsugh and grow tat," Miss Fernandez. Fouith class, simultaneous recitation, questions on useful knowledge; song with chorus, "To tho West"; recita tion, " I vant deux fly," Miss Knight; pianoforte solo, " Whispers from Erin, Miss Lynch. Third class : General ques tions in grammar, geography, and arith metic, and simultaneous recitations; dia logue, " White Lies;" vocal duet, "The Wind and the Harp," Misses Craig and Watson; recitation, "Tho Atheist." Miss O'Dowd; chorus, " Kinc Christmas." Second class: Reading, general questions in four subjects, map of Europe ; French recitation, "Adieux de Marie Stuart/ Miss Watson; pianoforte solo, "Puritani," Miss Craig. First class: Conversation and problems on globes, questions in history, grammar, and arithmetic opera chorus " Away, Away ! (Massaniello); duet (pianoforte), " Carm val de Venise," Misses Craig, Lynch, Watson, and Thorogood; recitation, '■Clerical Wit," Miss O'Dowd; drama (in one act); "La Rosie're, Gipsy song: Misses Knight, Danaher, oDowd, Fernandez, Brennan, and Thcrogood; afterpiece; "A Slight Mistake;" reci tation : "England, Scotland, and Ireland ; song and chorus : " Good Bye;" recitation : "The Child at Prayer." His Grace then distributed a number of valuable prizes, and the proceedings were brought to an appropriate conclusion by the singing of " God Save the Queen."

The Foresters' Ball (Court City of Auck land) will celebrate their 17th anniversary on the 27th lust., by asolreo. concert, and ball, to do held in the Temperance Hall, and to which Yfo shall rofor In a future issue. .

The Mayoral Banquet.

Mr J. M. ClAUksignalised his assumption of Mayoral honours by entertaining the members and officers of the City Council, and the representatives of suburban bodies at dinner in. Canning'a last night. His Worship received the guests as they arrived, extending to each a hearty aud gracious welcome. At 7.45 the gentlemen took tho places assigned them at the table, the host (J. M. Clark) presiding, supported on the right by Mr T. Peacock (ex-Mayor), and on the left by Mr Thos. Macffurlane (Chairman of the Grafton Koad Highway Board). Mr A. Fleming, as the senior Councillor pre sent, tilled the Vice-Chair. There were also present: Mr 0.0. McMillan ..(Me Arthur & Oo.J.Councillorsihompson.Oil'erjCrowther, Moutaguc, Mr P. A. Philips (Town Clerk), Mr P. Brodie (City Treasurer),'Mr J. B. Thomson (Superintendent of Police), Mr Errington (Waterworks Engineer), Mr J. Hughes (Fire Brigade Superintendent), Mr Eller (Rate Collector), Mr Robert Warnock (Chairman Newtou District Board), Mr Woollidd (luspector of Abattoirs), Mr F. 0. Fvaus (Chairman of the Ponsonby District Board), Mr Bevin (Chairman of theKaranga hape Highway Board), Mr Anderson (City Surveyor;, Messrs M. Clark and A. Clark, and the representatives of the daily press. After tlie viands and sweets had been duly discussed and the dessert enjoyed, The Chairman rose to propose tile first toast. He said; Gentlemen—This is in tended as a social rather thaii a formal gathering, but as it is necestary to propose a few toasts, I rise to give tlie , first; which of course is " The (Jueeu, the Prince nnd Princess of Wales, and tho rest of the Koyal Family." 1 shall not fay a word nioro beyond asking you to charge your, glasses;

The toast wag drunk with becoming res' pect.

The Mayor, in aanouncing the second toast, said :—Gentlemen,—The next toast I have to propose is that of His Excellency the Governor. I am confident that you will respond to tliis toast heartily. The Gover nor is the representativb of Her Majesty in this colony, aud I assert that New Zealand is behind no part of Her Majesty's dominions in loyalty. (Hoar, hear.) Per sonally, II is Excellency has not yet had tinio either to gain or lose popularity iv New Zealand. Unfortunately, ho is very unpopular iv the colony where ho governed last, aud a groat deal of obloquy has been thrown upon him. It is right that we should fdrm au opiniou of him, but I think it is premature to judge by the events which took place there. Sir Arthur Gordon had a diillcult duty to per form—ho was working in the cause of humanity—and he may have been inju dicious iv some of his acts ; but, seeing that he was interfering with the business of cer tain individual.*, it was only to be expected thai he should give offence, and that very hard things should be said about his actions. Howover, to a great oxtent; we have only heard one side of the question. In both of the local papers, as well as in those from Fiji, we have seen letters aud editorial articles, in which a large number of state ments are put forward. Mauy of these are uucontradicted personally, although sorho of them might be contradicted. At all events, iv New Zealand I think that it would be wise to wnit before judging His Excellency to see how he conducts the affairs of this colony. The circumstances of tho two colonies are so different that I have no fear of the result. One is a Crown Colony, and in the other we have representative institu tions, la the one the natives largely predominate. In this colony, on the other hand, the natives only bear a proportion ot something like twelve per cent to the whole population, and I have little doubt that His Excellency wi'.l sec that it is for the true interest of the colony and of the natives especially, to make them in every particular British subjects—to make them amenable to our laws—to concede to them all the privileges as well as to lay upon them all the responsibilities of British sub jects, I have no doubt that His Excellency will see it to be to their advantage not to bolster up the iufluence of the chiefs, and instead of supporting them in a deaire for isolation, rather exert himself to do away with that communism Which prevails amongst them, and which has proved one of the greatest barriers to the progress of civili sation. I have every hope that should His Excellency make Auckland bis point of de parture when leaving New Zealand after finishing his term of ollice, that there will be a demonstration not exactly like what happened here recently, but more like what it would have been had the reception come oil ou the day for which it was arranged—a demonstration not merely in honour of the representative of Her Majesty, but cno iv approval of his acts as the Gover nor of this colony. (Loud applause.) Gen tlemen, I ask you to drink the health of His Excellency the Governor. The toast was drunk with much cor diality. The Mayor : Gentlemen,—! have to ask you to charge your glasses in readiness for the next toast." It is "the hralth of the retiring Mayor." (Loud and prolonged applause.) I feel that it is unnecessary ia me to press upon your notice this toast, being satisfied that you are all ready, even eager, to respond to it without a word on my part. At the same time it will be right in me to say a word or two, The late Mayor has now been before the city for the la^t two years, and I think that during that time, by his conduct of the affairs of this borough, ho has gained universal satis faction. (Applause.) He hai pleased by the tact, courtesy, nnd diligence which he has shewn in the work, and he has gained the good opinion of his colleagues, the City Councillors. (Hear hear.) He has given satisfaction to the ratepayers of the city, and he has been able even to give satisfac tion to the press. The ratiring Mayor, of whom I am Epeaking just vow trom the poiut of view of Mayor, is rather a difficult man to come after. He has done so well that possibly during the course of one's tenure of office comparisons might be instituted, and, as Mrs Malaprop tells up, "Comparisons are odorous." I feel that this is rather a difficult task I have to per form, still on the other hand my friend is a very good man to come after on account of the amount of energy he has shown, and the amount of business which he has executed during the last two years, for it may naturally be hoped that there will be a fjreat aeal less to do during the ensuing year in consequence. I will conclude by endorsing an opinion which I saw put forward in one of our local newspapers, und it is that the retiring Mayor, bow that he has shown that he can take a useful part iv public life, will not retiro altogether, but come forward and take some position equally as useful as that which lie has just filled so well. Gentlemen, 1 call upon you to drink to the health of the retiring Mayor. The toast was drunk with three cheers. Mr Peacock responded as follows:—Mr Mayor and Gentlemen,—l have to thank you for having drunk my health upon this occasion and for the kind words which have been uttered by His Worship concerning me. To enlarge upon the topic of one's personal feelings is an exercise neither agreeable to the speaker nor edifying to the listener; but this much I may be permitted to say without being charged with egoti3m, that during tho two yearsj I held the honourable office to which my fellow citizens had called me, I honestly en deavoured to subordinate everything to tho faithful discharge of the duties pertaining 1 thereto. That there have been responsi bility and labour I do not deny, but the warm expressions of satisfaction and friendly approval with which I have been greeted on all sides are to me a source of true gratification, and an abundant reward. Although I terminate to-day my active participation in civic matters, I shall look back with pleasant feelings to my connec tion with the Council, and continue to watch with unabated interest the steady growth and'advancement of our city in her career of progress. Again I thank you for the honour you have done me. Mr Peacock then gave the next toast. He said : The toast which I have the honour to propose is ot a dual character, and each part thereof might well merit separate treatment. It is "tho Mayor and City Council of Auck land,' With regard to the first of these, there is but one feeling amoDg the citizens, aud that is, that the gentieman who has been elected to the office of Mayor is deser ving of the honour, and well fitted to dis charge its duties. He has been connected with Aucklaud for a long period of time, his fortunes have grown with her growth, and all bis interests are bound up in her pros perity ; hi 3 knowledge of, and capacity for business, his sound judgment, and clear head are qualities welt calculated to lead to an efficient administration, while the up rightness and liberality which have distin guished him, and the esteem in which he is held, render him a worthy recipient of the confidence and the honour of the citizens. Of the other part of the toast, I will say that it is a pleasing; duty to mo to propose the health of the Councillor. Associated as I have been with them in Council busi ness, I can saiely say that they are a body of men who are not only anxious to serve the city faithfully, but who iv the past have given such practical proof thereof as entitles them to the respect aud gratitude ot the citizens. When I say that during the last year alone there have been 35 Council meet in^, and 169 Committee meetings, some of the whole Council, andmany others involving

intricate matters of detail and requiring the attendance of several Councillors, i have said enough to show that the office has been no sinecure. In addition to that I can testify to the willing manner in which they have responded to the calls made upon them, iv some caeca or and five times in a, week, and I stiy that such work ao cheer fully, so punctually, and so efficiently per formed, deserves tho recognition and the thanks of theoommuaity. I therefore have great pleasure in calling upon you to drink a bumper to the health of his Worship the Mayor aud the City Council of Auckland. Three cheers Were called for and given in honour of the Mayor and Council. His Worship than replied, lie said : — " Gentlenien, on my own behalf, I have to thank you for the hearty manner in which you have responded to the kind sentiments and opinions expressed by the 1-ctiting Mayor. I will only say in response that it shall be my endeavour during my teim so to discharge the duties of the important office of Mayor, that wlten I shall have the pleasure of meeting my friends at this time next yedr, and be in the position of retiring Mayor, 1 will have your good feeling aa unanimously then as I have it now, (applause). I will uot say anything in reply to the second part of this toast, but will leave it to tho Councillors.

Councillors Fleming, Thompson, Offer, Crowther, and Montague returned thanks for the Council. They all expressed their high sense of Mr Peacock's abilities and ap plication to business, and their confidence that Mr Clark's discharge of his duties would bo marked by the samo courtesy, ability, aud impartiality as had charac terised his predecessbr's peiformance of them.

Tho Mdyor briefly reciprocated these good wishes, besides stating his desire to work in perfect harmony with the Council. Tho Vice-chairman, iti proposing "Tho Auckland Harbour Board," pointed how closely allied the interests of the Board and tlie Council were, besidds giving cxpressiou to tho fervent hope that all existing dillor ences would bo speedily removed; and a cordial spirit engendered. Tlie toast was accompanied with three lusty cheers. . Mr Thompson responded. In doing tk> ho echoed the proposer's wish, touching a more perfect accord between tho two bodies. Ho also stated his opinion with reference to the urgent need of iucreasod dock accommoda tion.

Tho Vice-chairman gave tho toast ot "Tho Mayor of Parnell and the Chairmen' of tho vaiious Highway Board districts. "

Mr Macffarlauo in responding for Grafton Road alluded to the advisability of amal gamating his district with the city which ho felt sure would redound greatly to tho credit and add to the glory of the latter.

Mr It. Warnock (Newton), Mr Evans (Ponsonby), Mr C. D. Bevin (Karaugahapo), and Mr Thompson (Mouut Etlcn), also res ponded iv neat speeches. Mr Beviu deplored the dilapidated state of the streets in his district, and with regard to the differences between it and tho city, ex pressed the hope that they would bo amic ably arranged. Ho also trusted that the city would show a little leniency towards its poorer neighbour, which was at any rate animated by a desire t > honourably meet all just claims upon it. Mr Peacock proposed "The Officers of the Council." He said that it was perhaps unnecessary for him to point out how much of the good work of the Council depended upon the intelligence and zeal with which its instructions wero carried out. For instance, there was the officer, who was as the right hand of the Council in the office work, the Town Clerk. He bolieved that in this position, involving a considerable amount of responsibility, they had a gentle man who has had largo experieuco in Cooperation matters; who possessed a thorough knowledge of detail resulting from continuity of attention, and who zealomly and efficiently discharged the duties of the office; Then there was the City Surveyor. How much rested upon him for the guidance of the Council, and the carrying out in a creditable manner the work of our streets. Here, too, they had satisfactory efficiency, fcr he believed, as the result of recent observation, that we could bear favourable comparison iv this respect with any of the colouial cities. It was unnecessary for him to enter at length upon the various offices. He had said enough to shew that the officers should be such as to warrant the confidence of the Council, and to render it a. meet and proper thins that on such an occasion as that their health should bo drunk. He therefore asked them to drink to the health of the officers of tho Council, coupled with the name of the Town Clerk.

The Town Clerk (P. A. Philips), City Surveyor (W. Anderson), City Treasurer (F. Brodie), Inspector of Abattoirs (C. Woollield), Waterworks Engineer (J. Errington), and Fire Brigade Superinten dent (J. Hughes), responded.

The Mayor, in a very neat speech, pro posed " The Past Mayors." He thought that they ought not to be forgotten, as each one of them had had his name honourably associated with some great undertaking. The whole of them he knew could be said to have been "good men and true."

The toast was then given, coupled with the name of Mr Philips. Three cheers wero also given.

Mr Philips, in replying, stated his regret that the number of the past Mayors present was so small, and that several of them had been precluded from attending, as the first Mayor of Auck land he felt warranted in thanking the com pany in the name of thoso who had been honoured by the toast. Re himself had had the pleasure and satisfaction of initia ting some very large works. He might say that he introduced the water supply, inas much as the project was determined upon within his Mayoral term, while he had been instrumental in securing the acceptanca of the asphalt contracts and in getting for the city from the Provincial Council many valu able endowments which were then rapidly slipping away. Mr Prime (Mr Philips' successor) in re turning thanks felt it peculiarly pleasing to remember that he had laid the foundation of the waterworks and had seen them brought to a successful completion. He looked upon them as tho greatest blessing that had ever been presented this city. The Vicfl-Chairman proposed "The Press," and after the toast had been drunk, three cheers wero called for and cordially given. The representatives of tho STAB and " Herald " responded. The Mayor proposed, iv a laudatory Bpecch, the health of Mr Thompson (Superintendent of Police), and Mr Peacock took oecaston to fully endorae all the remarks made concerning the officer.

Mr Thomson fittingly acknowledged tho compliment. Mr M. Clark proposed "The Ladies," and Messrs Eller and T. Macffarlane responded. Mr T. Macffarlane proposed the health of Mrs Clark, and the Mayor replied. Three cheers were given tor tho lady, and Mr Peacock was also cheered.

The remainder ot the evening was given over to conviviality, recitations being con tributed by Messrs Macffarlane and Hughes, and songs by Messrs Anderson, Bevin, Fleming, Thompson, and Crowther. The singing of "Auld Lang Syno " con cluded the proceedings.

Correspondence.

THE MORMONS.

(To the Editor.)

Sir,—l notico in the letter from John Lunnon headed " New Zealand Convert on Mornionism " that Mr Lunnon endeavours to asperse the characters of the Mormon elders labouring in New Zealand; not one or two, but. " euch one of them." It is scarcely possible for him to have known any more of them, either in their private or public capacity, than I myself know. He certainly could not have better opportuni ties of judging on this matter than I, who have had several of the elders either living •with, or continually visiting me, or I them, and I have much pleasure indeed in testify ing that they have been, and, to the extent of my knowledge are still, both pure in their lives and uoble in their conduct; and of the many elders with whom I have been on terms of acquaintanc I can confidently say that they have been what ministers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ ought to be, ready and willing at all times to sacrifice, either themselves or their com forts, for their religious belief and their converts; and I have never at any time observed any immodest action, or even heard the expression of an immodest thought on their part, and this testimony can be given by very many in Auckland, both by Latter Day Saints and others not belonging to the church. I feel that it would have been cowardly to have abstai ned on the present occasion from bearing witness as to my personal knowledge on the point in question, and to have allowed to go unchallenged the slanderous statement of a disappointed man, whose principal, if not only, object in joining himself to the church, was the desire to ally himself to a certain good looking widow, who sailed to Utah by the same steamer in which he took passage. Many of us knew Mr Lunnon when here, but none of us had the pleasure of putting any trust or confidence in him. Our united opiniou of him, n appears, was not an erroneous one. His desire for the widow seems only to be

equalled, if riot exceeded, by the wretched I meanness of his disposition.—W. W. Day, President of the Branch of L.D.S., Auck land,

ADVANCE PARNELL.

(To the Editor,)

Slß,—The I'arnell Borough Council took a step in the right direction when they made a by-law to enforce license fees on haWkera in the borough. I will give you my rem boub for dd saying. Anyone i acquainted with Parnell, particularly business people, know that trade there ia next to n6ne— ahopa plenty ; customers few. One would naturally ask why ; you have a good and presumably wealthy populatiou. Yes; but here is tho rub—the money is spent either with Unlicensed vendors of all kinds of goods, from a pork pie to a cabbage, or it goes to Queen-street to enrich thn city, biit to starve local enter prise, See the tons of groceries and other goods vended in Parncll, whilst our store keepora.'often stand at their doors (whistling tor customers, I suppose) which is very annoying.. Now hero is a remedy. If tho people are anxious that the borough should advance with, 'the rest of tho world tliey must put their " shoulder to the wheel," aud help along th.c local trades | and to shopkeepers I should say, buy nothing from men Who drain the borough of ready monoy, but cbntribttto nothing in rcturii. In| short, deal with no unlicensed yeudor. They are your greatest obstacles to success ful "business. Remember—" United we stand; divided we fall."—l am, &c, Doleful Dumps.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, THUItSDAY. DECEMBER 16



Wanted. WANTED KNOWN, Men's Holland Coata, 1h (id each; Dnst Coats, fls each; and a lot o£ othor Wonderful Frosh Bargains, In the Ith column Ith page—W. 11. Damplor. WANTfiU, a Good General Servant, at once.—Apply aiianirook Hotel. ANTED, a Nursemaid over 18.—Ap ply to Mi-a Harvey. Karangahape Road. ANTEDj Two Barmaids. — Apply Cosmopolitan Hotol, (juoen-atrcot. ANTED, a respectable Gitl about 14 aa Nurßomaid.—Mrs Ivoy, City Koad. WANTED, a good (-Jenoral Servant.— Apply Stab OfUca. WAN'J,'UD, Rood Dressmakers at once. —Mrs Heap, Glon May, Symonds street. \\7ANTED, a Youth for the Smiths' .V T Shop, as strlkor.—\oply to Coublub and Atkln, Coach Huildorn, KUlott-atrcot. WANTED, Hailway Labourers.—Apply at onoo, Waitakeiio Kailway, Taylor anfl Danalior. WANTED, Two or Three Good Dress ihakcra ; also, Apprentices to tlio Dressmaking.—Apply to Mllno and Uhoyce. WANTED to Sell, a real Sealskin Jacket, quito now; a bargain.—For ad drcsa apply Stab dtlloo. WANTED, a Foster Mother for litter of Fox Terrier Pups.—Apply Branston and Forator, Albert atreot. WANTED, All (particularly thoRO who havo got a little oaah), to road J. Green's Advertisement, Ith ooluinn, Uh page. ANTED, a Kcspoctablo Girl about 16 to assist in housework ; no children. Charactor required.—Apply Stak ofllce. VVTANTED, a strong Youth to strike, V about 10 or 17 yo»rB of ago.—Apply Goo* Leahy, Dock Iron Worka, Cuitom-houao-Btrcet. WANTED, Apprentices to tueMillinery. —Apply to All3B Corfleld, at William liattray'a,CC,Quoen-stroot. V\7ANTED, for Napier, a jjood hand V T (slnglo young man) at Hair Cutting and Sluulnff.—Apply to Mr littlo, Drapery store, Unlon-atroet, Auokland. WANTED, a good Plain Cook, three other Servants kept. — Apply Stab Ofllco. WANTED, at Eannaford's Auckland Rogistry, Queen and Darby streets,— Fomalo Hotel Servant (CoromaiMel). WANTED, at Hannuford's Auckland Kegidtry, Quoon and Darby Btroots,— Female Borvants for town. WANTED, at Hannaford's Audklaud Ueglstry, Quoon and Darby streota,— Femalo Sorvant, suburban gent'oman's family, wages 12<. WANTEU, at Uannaford'si Auckland Registry, Queen and Darby streets,— Cook and Laundress, 15h; and Housemaid buth In same gentleman's family* a Competent Housekeeper, f T for flrst-olass Hotel; hlghost roforenceß requirod.—Apply Alboit llotol. between 7 aud (J o'glook this evening. V\rANTED tho Public to compaio V T Wilson, Mettam, & Co.'b, Acme Fruit Prcaorvlng Tins, with uny othor In tho market. J. Talt, Agent. Factory, Lorne-stroot. WANTKD, a Second Uouk, must have a knowledge of tho business; also a Housemaid, must bo a good wanhor, and to aleop at home—Royal Mall Hotol. WANTED, a Respectable Hoy, about 15; must wrlio a good hand, and make himself uioful.—Apply Profoseor James, Amorl ean Horbaliat, Wakefleld-strect. ANTED TENDKHS for Ploughing about Eighteen Acros of Land near tho Whan.—For particulars apply to B. C. Grocn wood, Land Agent, Queen-street. WANTED, a General Servant; must havo good referenco*; good wages will bo given.—T. BarnoK, Leamington Villa, Pitt 3treet. WANTED, immediately, an indoor Man Sorvant, must bo experienced, and well reoommended.—Mrs Skinner, Newmarket. WANTED, Two Kespectable men as Boar.iors J3l per week (washing in- Blurted).—Mrs Ford, Grey-street; next Mr Tin loll, dentist. ANTED, Married Couple (elderly), without encumbranoo ; man. thorough [arm hand, and to milk; woman as ganeral jorvant.—Apply W. H. Motcalfo, 29, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. WANTED.by an elderly lady, one or two boarders with qulot habits, in a healthy locality; Biuglo rooms, with overy con venience; terms 20s cor weok (including wash ing.)— Apply at Alten House, Alton Road. \\TANTED TO hENT, a Good, Pretty, V V and Comfortablo Hou«o, of not less than six rooms, situate! olthor ia Parnell, Ko muera, City East, or Grafton.—Apply to J. H. rompaon, Auckland College. WANTED KNOWN- A Special Line of Magnificent Fichus and Lace Jackets x) bo cleared out at tho price of Import duty, at 3omerfleld and Leok'a Cheap Sale. WANTED, Orders tor Trousers to ra'asuro, 13s Gd; Trousors and Vest. 255; 3nlt. Ms. Marvellous value at Phillips's Mart, 170, Queen-street. W' ANTKD KNOWN, that you can Dress well for a small weekly payment by jolngto Munro & Milligan. See advertise ment In front page. WANTED KNOWN, that Thomas Stoadman.of the Auckland So«d Depot. next the Union Bank, Qooen-street, oan supply Fiji Maizo, from 2a 3d to 2s Gd per busnol: also, good Tablo Potatoes, from Is to Is Cd per owt. ANTED TO SELL, Twenty Dozen Maids'and Girls' Trimmed Hats, in all ;ho nowcet colours, at 2 and 2s 6d, worth 7a 6d; iOO long White (fetrich Feathers, at 6s and 7s Bi, porth 10s Gd.—To bo had at W. Eyro's Cheap LUd Glove Houso. Victoria-street. 'ANTED, every p«aou about to Build or requiring Building Material n argo or small quantiticsno, call or] Bend their AUCKLAND TIMBER COMPANY (LlMlTBB). By aid of new and high-class Maohinery, avery description of Building Materials manu factured of a qualHy, and at prices, hitherto unknown in tho Colony. Trial BOlloited. Prices to-meet tho times. Hpcoial advantaßOß for cash. -Works : Custom-house-Btreet West. Office: Custom-house-street Ka< near Wharf. WANTED, the General Public to Rive their orders in early for those Grand First Prize Ales end First Prize Stouts, Auok land IFBO, although our stock la large, wo can not guaranteo to be able to supply late ordora. first ordered first served, delivered in town and suburbs.-Bunkall and Bros., opposite United Service Hotel, Wellesley-streot West, Auokland. Orders per Post will meet with quiok dispatch. \\ rANTED KNOWN, Stationery at Yt KngUah prices; Ruled Note Paper Icrcam laid), 2d per quiro; Envelopes, 2tt per packet; Foolscap and Letter, 9d per quire all kindß of Fancy Note Paper and Envelopos: Mourning Stationery, Account, Pass, and Pocket Books, Ponß, Penoilx, Bibles, Albums, &c., Sec, at prices before unknown in Auckland; a few Boss Puzzles left, at la; the Game of Trevole, la 6d; Tom Thumb Printing Press, 8s; Climax Dater, 30a; Automaton Pencil Stamp, ?a 6d ; the Initial Rubber Stamps, 1b sach, with Pad and Ink for marking linen or 3tampiDg paper or envelopes. Supplied at Hoodson's, 111, Queen-street.—Observe the Address. OKKING MEN ! !-Plenty of Good Tea at the T Pot for Is Gd per lb; a good Sugar at dd; Rice, 2Jd ; Corn Flour, fid; Oan lies (full weights), lOd; 8tonele;8 Jams, K.B. the best brand), only 7d; Marmalade, 8d; BVonoh Prunes, 7d; New Dates, Cd; Very Fin<s Preaorvod Ginger, Is per tin; Yorkshiro Relish, Md per bottle; Bloater Paste, 6d; Smoked Cod [toes. 9dj Kippered Herrinss, Is; Goonall, Blackhouae and Co. s Potted Ham, Tongue, Beef, Btraaburg, Mixed Game, Pheasant, Partridge, only 7d per tin ; Pigs Jowls, reduced to 3d.— V. Hewin and Brother. Queon-street ANTED KNOWN, from 9 a.m. to S pm. daily, the Koh i-nor—the most brii liant illumination in Auckland-is to bo seen a1 C. W. Goodson's. 111, Queen-Btreot, whero, ir addition to tha varied assortment of new goodf (all imported within thelaat six months), aspects oonßinnment has been just received suitable tor 'Xmas and New Year's presents. The trade motto being, "Small profits and quiok returns, or "A nimble 6d better than a slow Is.'—Wat chea: Waltham, key and keyless; Geneva Alluminium, Silver, Gilt, and Metal Cases, fron 30s; Frenoh-Amsrican Clocks and Alarms, com prising: Right-day and Keyless French. Klljnti eal Carriage, Jokers, Peep o'-day, Carrlap Alarms, Prince, Princess, Nutmeg, La Belle Pirate, Wheel, Banner. &c, &c, from 7s 6d, ex oellent time-keepers, and handsome in appeal ance. Freßh arrival of Potosl Silver Goods being white all through (not plated), weano: equal to Bilver, Forks, Spoons, Cups, Caston Cruets, Waiters, Napkin Kings, &c.; Gold an Silver Jewellery; Allurainlum. Gilt and Silvei plated, in Brooches and Sets, Studs. Rings, Soli taires, Necklets, &c.; Monogram Vesta Boxes Kicking Mules, 80-peeps; KlfPhant and Do Inkstands; Table and Pooket Cutlery in ares. variety; knives and Forks, from 7s pfr doz. Covers, from 4a 6d per pair; Pocket Knive from 6d; Sycamore Bread Platters, from 2s bt Knives, from Is Gd; Butchers Knives, from 9c Seisaora, fromlß, at Goodsona (opposite Tonk Mart), 11, tiueen.Btreet.



1 Wanted; WANTED KNOWN.—The Tom Thumb Printing PreSß ia a splendid PrcßOst for the Juveniles at Cbristmas-tlde. Price, 7s Cd, at C. W. Goodson's, 111, Queen street. WANTED. — Ask for Waite's Fruit Preserving Tins | and Bee you getthem. Sold by all Ironmongers, and at the Factory, Fort street.— H. Waite. Wholesa'e Tinsmith. WANTED to Let, aSix-roomed House, ■frith shop; good position fof hoarding house; BreCn g/rcet1, etc.; water laid ons low rent.—Apply at the Cheap Furniture Mart, ViC« toria-street East, next the Public Hot Baths. W "ANTED, Christmas Card Purchasers to call and inspecSithO Beautiful Assort ment at C. W. Goodson's. 7,500 just rectllyed from London, and offered at marvellously low prices, commencing at Id eacb. Ail new stock. —111, Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN, that J MORRI son, Asphaltor, has Removed to his New Yard Custom-House-atroet West, between Hot>3Oh and Nelson-streets. Asphalting at tended to on the shortest notice. Also, a Large stock tf Firewood; cut and uncut; wholesale and retail. . \\T ANTED KNOWN, that E, Carr V T ud Son have to hand Building Timber in Kauri and White Pine, Shinffleß, House Blocks, Palings, Posts. Rails, and Firewood in their Yard, Custom-house-Btreet West, opposite end of Hobsoh-street. N.B.—The increasing demand for YVhito Pine has induced them to arrange for a constant supply. WANTED, North Shore Excursionists to call at MM Fostor's Luncheon Rooms (Two doors from tho Flagstaff Hotel), whore they Can bo accommodated with Tea and Coffee at any htiui1. Every attention paid to tho com fort of Visitors. Chops and Steaks. Straw berries during the soaSan. Apartments to Lot. Private Uoard and Kosidence. Terras moderate. Picnlo Parties sup^'lnd at twelve hours notice. ANTED tho Public to Know, that Wondcl'a excellent Winks —a really splendid drink for the bummer-can now be obtained at tho Manufactory, Symondsstroot, and at all tho Hotols in Auckland, Prize modal at Sydney Exhibition, and testimonials from all tho loading modlcal men o£ Auckland, Prico, per bottle, 2s od. r WANTED KNOWN, that D. Goidie is prepared to sell .ill kinds of Building and other Timber, including Hardwood, Spokes, Felloes, Iron-Bark and Blue-Gum Shafts, Blooks, Palings and Shingles, at his Yards, Lower Albort-Btreot, near Dock, at the lowest cash prices. The timber, being under cover, ia better than that purotmsed elaewhoro. ANTED, Admirers of the Beautiful, Purohasbrs of tho Useful, and1 Students of tho Economical, to oall and inspeot tho Gobdß just rooelved por s.s. ' Durham,' from London, at tho Novolty Depot, 111, Quoen-streot. Every article is marked in plain figures, at prices hitherto unknown in Auckland. Tho (?reat variety and novelty of goods render them especially adapted for Christmas and New Year Proscnts. C. W. GOODSON, Opposite Tonkß's Mart V\/~ A N"T E D Kx\ U WN. To ah in Want oh1 Monky.—L. H Neu megon is prepared to advance tho same on personal or any other security, rop.yable by Weekly instalments.—Note the address: 165, Queen-Btroat, opposlto tho Havings' Bank. ANTED ICtf OWN,that the New Zen land Timbor Company (Limitadl.having Purohasod tho Business and Promises of Messrs Carlaw SE Co, aro now ottering nil thoir Btock at Groatly Reduced Rates, Tho wholo must bo oloarod oit by the 31st Instant. All orders will bo promptly attended to by Mr John Carlaw, late Carlaw & Co., at the Now Zealand Timbor Company's tomporary premises, Custom-houEO street West. WANTED KNOWN, that the Cheapest House in Town for good Boots and Phooa of all aorta and sizes is tho Cheap Boot Shop, corner of Quoen-stroot &nd Market En trance Come ono, come all. No credit to pay for. Large »tock. Must sell. \T/ ANTED, to Sell (cheap), lot of VV Leathnr Machine Needles, only 4d doz; Christmas Cards, 6d doz; lot of China Dolls, Cd to. 13s oach; 3 feet long Dress Dolls, Ci to Is 6d; Largo Boxes of Painta, with Brushes, only 9d ; Riding Whipp, 9d; Babies' Feeding Bottles, with two Brushes, only Od; Plates, i and 5; Jugs, ito the Bot, only is 6d; Jugs, 3 to the set, ■Is ; Brown Teapots, lOd to 2a: Black Teapots, to 3s ; Brown Toapots, with metal lids, 2s Gd to Js; Tart Tins, i for Gd, 0 for Is; Yellow Pio Dishes, 8d to Is 3d; Tea. 2s Ib, 18) box; Lemon Peel, Is 6dlb; Light Blue. 8d lb; Harper Twelvetrees' Washings, only Gd doz ; Clothes Pegs, i dozen for 6d, la 3d a gross; Poison Cornflour, Sd lb; WlnogUsses, 6d each, 5s <ioz ; Tumblers, 5a doz: tho Victor Knife and Scissors Sharpener and Glass-cutter, only 9d ; Small Tr*ye,ls; .-inuca 7d bottle; Baslnp. 3d to Gd; lotot Large Pictures, Is each, 3 lor 2s 6d; Spectaolos, Is pair. 3 pairs for 2s Gd; Kpsom Salts, 3 pickets for Is; Nest Kgus, 5 for Gd; China Kgg Cups, only 2d each.— 11. WATTS. Pitt-street. | _ 1 ty P_ PIEUES Oi1 WHITE CALICO JL 4 e3 SHIRTING, soft and hoavy, nearly 38 inchos wide, Id per yard.—J. Cosgravo and Co. Tenders. TUEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS' No. 20-STATION BUILDINGS CONTRACT. Public Works Ofllco. Auckland, Deo?mber l(i, 1850. Tendors will be received at this ofllco until noon of FRIDAY, 3lßt December, 18St), for the Erection of a Passongcr Kat'on, Goods Shed, .^tation-maßttr's House, and other Works, at Henderson, Swanson, Wnitakorei, Murowai, and Kumou, Stations on tho Kaipsra-Waikato Railway. Plans, specifications, and conditions can bo seen at this ofllco, and at tho Warden s Otllce, Thames. '1 enders must bo addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Auck land, and markod outside, " Tondor for No. 20. Station Buildings Contract." The lowest or any tondor will not uecossarl'T he accepted. By command. JAMJW BTBV - ART , Disttict Engineer. INDUSTRIAL HOME, HOWE STREET, AUCKLAND. Tenders will bo reccue I by Mr A. Stewart till noon of TUESDAY, 28:h inatant, for the folio wing articles:— Hardwood Firewood Taupiri Coals Best Oatmeal Ecst Flour Best Sugar Hi co Pearl Barloy Household Soap Treaclo Soda Coffee Bread, per 21b loaf, best quality Meat, besi quality. For tho Committee. johnsticklky> Mauager. ICTOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. Tenders aro required for tho Construction ota Wooden Bridgo over the Taraheru River, at ' Glsborno. Maps and Plans, subject to an addition of a swing, similar to that used in the Napier Bridgo, can now be eoen at tho ofllco of Messrs Winter and Hay, Engineers and Surveyors, Glsborno. Final Plans and Speclflc&frons will be ready for inspection not later than tho 21th December. Tondera must be lodged at tho Office of too Engineer, not latjr that 12 a.m., on MONDAY, the 3rd of January. A preference will bo given to tho consideration of all tendors which guarantee tho completion Of tho Bridgo before tho 15th of April. All information can bo obtained on application to the Engineors or at my office, Gisborne. The lowest or any tonder will not necessarily be accepted. w. L. MSB. Gisborne. mO BUILDERS.—Tenders will be re 4. oeived until noon-of THURSDAY, the 23rd instant, for the Erection of a House at Mount Eden. Planp, &c, to be seen at No. 10. South British Chamberj.-Edmund Beli, Archi tect. T> O iTs^N BY DISTRICT. dRATTAN AND SAKSFIKLD STREETS. Tendors for above Contract will bo received up to i P.m. of THURSDAY, S3rd inst., at my ouico, li. Queen-street, where plans and speolfi cationsmayb3seenbHNßoYLANc<Bi Engineer to tbo Board. nn O BUILDERS. Tenders required for additions to a Houso in Ponßonby, to be delivered at my office on or before WKDNESD AY, the 22nd December, 18S0. W. F. HAMMOND, ArohitßCt. J South British Chambera. Board ana -tesidence. OVERNUR BROWxVE HOTEL HOBSON-STttSKT Board and Lodging -20s per week Wngle room) _l!oa DOAKD AND RESIDENCE. Good Board and Eesidence, In Plo k ant and Healthy locality. AT 20S PER WEEK. /tSTßoarders have Homo Comforts.TEfi Single Beds. JOHN RROOKE, EDGAR HOUSE, WYNDYARD-BTRK_T, AUOKLAND. (JUNG WOMEN'S INSTITUTE AND BOARDING-HOUSE, IQUBBN-STRKKT. Open daily from 10 a.m. till 9.30 p.m. Dinner and Luncheon from 12 to 2 p.m. Tei from 4 to 7 p.m. Boarding-house for Young Ladies who art oocupied during the day. Terms on applicatioi to tho Secretary. . . Working Parties and other Social Gathering are held during the week. Governess Agency and Lending Library ii connection with the Institute - nnHE Largest and uneapest ooock o X DRAPERY and CLOTHING- in Nei Zealand, as well as the Greatest Variety t choose from, is at 3. Cosgrave and Co. 8, Quee. street.



To I_et. mO LET, Russell-street, Ponsonby, a _L Hoase of six-rcjoms, nloe garden and I every convenience.—R. Home, Shortland-st. mO LET, in Conquest Place, Parncll, two !_ Five-roomed Cottages.—Apply S. MoekaD, Parnell Rise. TO LET, iv the suburbs, a good General Store, doing a good bminesa j stock at Ta'uation. Present occupier returning horns.— Address, "I," gTAR Office. TO LET, Furnished Bed and bitting Rooms, usa of kitchen ; every convenience. —Mrs Banks, Victoria-street, fourth house from tlndl House at Homo 0 LET, 4-roomed Cottage, nearly new; Urge cistern and every convenience: Mount Roskill Road.-Apply to Morley aad Whitei Eden Terrace. TO LET, .1 comfortable New G-roomed Dueling House, five minutes'walk from i EllersHe Station; half aero land.— Apply to Mrs Watt, on the premises, or Mr W. Aio.iD, Shortland-et-eet. TO LET, Ordinance Ville, Ponsonby, Harbour View; handsome residence ; 4 registers; 6 sets vonetia' a; bay window; wasb house, &o.—Apply K. Shillington, Free Librarj; or, W. Head, Market. /^IELLEKAUE, To Let, a Large l<ry \J Cellar.-^Apply to A. Saunders, No. 2, Insurance Buildings. OUS_T_O LET.—To Let a 4-roomeu Cottage, upper end of West Queen-street, near to HolHOu-street North.-Apply to J. Finlay, corner shop West Queen and Chapel Streetß. VT O R T II COTE. TO LET, for a term, Mr Tunny's Residence, Stokes' Point; six largo rooms, grounds beauti fully laid oitf, and delightful view. R. HORNB, Shortland-street. For Sale. FOR SALE <« rare cnanco for a poor man, as it must be sold), IGI acres Choice Country Land, situated ia tho Parish of Puke atua, County of Kden, in tho Wainui High way District. Tho property is nicely situated, commanding an extensive view. It fronts two main roads, and settlora' farms not far distant, and adjoins Mr Scott's farm. The whole country around is valuable proporty, and rising in value. Tho whole ia cleared, and is nearly all level. Tho abovo is offered at 7s 9d per aore.—Apply to Carbines and Lusher, Auctioneers, Queen street. tnOR SALE, a~fhrcc-roomea Cottage,— ■ J. Roberta, Storekeeper, Ponaonby Road. S/»OR SALU, or To Le£, a First-rate P Business in Vt aikato. Stock atavalua tlon if required.—Apply to L. D. Nathan & Co. I7IOR SALE, Foundry Fixtures and ' Fittings, with all requirements', of tho de6easod liiohard Danco at Onehunga; must bo sold.—Apply on tho premises at Onohnnga. mO BE SOLD, at the Uaymarket, on X Friday, a Handsome and Good Working Liver arid White Spaniel Dog; Ist prize 1880 Show. |HOil SALE, ia Pousonby, near main P road, New Verandah Cottage four rooms, with ono or three allotments, fenoed. Price, £200 0rfc8255 respectively.— O. F. KvaDS, Kstate Agent. 'BTIOR SALE or Lease, in Albert-street, a V Largo Building, lately fitted up as' a restaurant, with largo cellar; would make a good warohoußO.—Apply toll. Partington,House und Land Agent, Btichbury's Buildings, Queen street, FOR SALE a large Two-storey Work shop j well-built; roofed with corrugated Iron; suitable for a b >ot or brush factory, or cabinotmakor's shop, &c, &c.; frontage 55 feet by 75foet; freehold allotment. Near the Host Office, Karangahapa Road, Newton.—Apply U. Burman, Fruit salesman, Karanghapo Road. IJIOR SALE, iv Newton, near Fairburn's I" property, a very nlco Hou-<e of 5 rooms, workflhop, lowl-nouse, tank, well, pump, good garden ; all in Urst-niass order, and in Rood position. Only £210.-D. F. Evanti, Estate Agont, 71, Queen-Btreot. ITIOK immediate Sale, the Lease of a Jj Market Garden, situated a fow miles from Auckland, nil under cultivation, Houao of Bix rooms. Stable. Pig Styes; immediate possession given. Thia Is a rare chanca for a nnw comer. Horses, Cart, and Furnituro can bo taken as a valuation.—Apply at Mr Arthur's Mart. Queen street. j^TOR SaLE-ON EASY TERMS. Tho SHOP and DWELLING, known as CHRISTIES' STORE, opposite the WHARF, WUANGARKI. Apply to R. THOMPSON, Auctioneer, Whangabei. TH (J li h A^ L E, CHOICE BUILDINGALLOrMENTS Belokov_ Estate, Situated in EDEN TERRACE, SUBUBDS OF AUCKLAND. Plan at Morloy & White's. For particulars apply to CKRISI'OPHKR liiILEY, Mount Kden Road. tpOH SALE, AT COST PRICE, AN ASTRONOMICAL TELESCOPE, with five-inch Object Gloss "in tho clear," mounted as transit Instrument on massive brass trumicon stsnd, also with Cooke & Sons'No.'iO Equatorial MountiDg. Star Finder, Dew Cap, Battery of ono torrcs trial, and six Astronomical Eye P.eces. E. PORTER & CO., QUEEN-STRBBT, ATJCKLAND. ■Si o ii s a h f. FINE FARM AND GOOD FLAX MILL. Good Flax Mill, with water-power capable of driving any amount of machinery, together with flno Farm of 200 acres of alluvial land unsurpassed in quality, with over 1,000 »ns fof very fine Flax, and abundance n the neighbourhood, rhls property is nearly all fenced and subdivided, and in culti vation. There is a nice new house of 7 rooms, with large Barn, Garden, and Orchard. It is only JO miles distant Iron) Auckland, and haa railway communication, with good roads, alon-; with water carriage for Produce to railway station.—Apply to George Fraser, or J. C. Anderson, No. 6, South British Insurance Buildings. VILLA SITES, CAMFKKLLVILLE, PONSONBY. Mr John O impbell has instructed the under signed to dispose of all his Choice Villa Sites as abovo. These allotments, having a large frontage to Poneonby and Shelly Beach Roods, Curran, Emniett, and Sarafleld streets, are unsurpassed for position, view of harbour, Bize, &o. Tho allotments are markod off on the ground. Price and terms on application. DIGNAN & ARMSTRONG, i and 5, Imperial Chambers, Vulcan Lane. 7\ N 13 A L E. 1 BOAT (Clinker Built) MAST SAILS, and OAKSSooinplet Apply to J. CRAIG, FORT STREET. rjn o a n it i v is, JL I'EK "OCEOW 300 Tons VICTORIAN COMPANY BONE DUST. j CLARK AND GANE, FORT-STREET. Ecclesiastical. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO CIATION. WEEK OF EVANGELISTIC SERVICES. THIS (Thursday) EVENING, at 7.30, and every night this week. Address each evenlDg by th° REV. J. S. HILL. A MBETING FOR PRAYER WILL BK HELD EACH DAY AT NOON. Address by tho Rev. J. S. Hin. All aro invitod. A CBBISTMAS TREE and STALL, .ctL. ia aid of Improvements to St. Luke'B, Remuera, will be hold in the Newmarket Hall on FKIDAY and SATURDAY, the 17th and 18th Decembor. Open in the Afternoon from 3 to 6, and in the Evening from 7 to 10. Selec tions of VocAt, and Instrumental Music at intervals durin? each evening. Admission, Is ; Children, half-price. PIIT-STKKET WESLEYAN SUN DAY-SCHOOL INDUSTRIAL EXHIBI TION Will bo hold in the Lome-street Hall, on WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, and FRIOAY December 22nd, 23rd, and 21th inatant. Further Particulars in future advertisements. Gazette in Bankruptcy. XN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. j Io the matter of "Ihe Debtors and Credi tors Act, 1876," and the several amend ments thereto, and in the matter of thi Bankruptcy of P_ter Kbrnot, i Debtor. i This ia to notify that Peter Kernot, of Poe eon by. Carpenter, has this day filed a statemen b that he is unable to meet his engagements wit a his creditors. The First Meet ng of Creditors t be held at the Supreme Court Buildings, Aucl s land, on WEDNESDAY, tne 2tod day Of D( cember, 1880, at 12 o'clock noon. a Dhted this 16tU day of December, 1880. G. W. BASLRV, : Deputy Registrar. .l I'KTER KHUNOT, Debtor in Person. ff ■ ? VL £\ A LADIES' PARASOLS at Is 9< &\j\J -J. Cosgravo and Co,



Public Noticesi r<HEISTMAS HOLIDAYS. For Charter t For Excursions! The Steamer 1 Coraerancc' having the most commodious deck- t room of any Bteamor leaving this port. Apply to ( ALFRED BUCKLAND, { Agent. t T> U B „ I C NOTICE- Tho Trafflo oi Oakley Creek Brldgo, on the Great North Road, botwcon Point Chevalier and Whau District Board, will bo closed from j IB onday, the 20th, to Tuesday, the 21th. i R. GARRKTT, Chairman Point Chevalier Highway Board. 1 nC\ PIECES OF GREY CALICO, JL\J\-/ the fine Mexican make, 3d per yard.—J. Cosgrave and Co. TOYSI TOYS! TOYS! For Girls and Boys.—J. Williams has Just Oponed up a lot of Freßh Toys direct from the makers, wmoh he intends to sell cheap, iv the Market, on Chri.tmas Eve. Fathers and mothers, don't forget your children on Christmas . Evo. Also, a large lot of Boxes of Toys, cheap. ' I J. WILLIAM?, Auckland Market c (Queen-street Entrance). j 'sarjft- Tjl (>R TAURA NG A. The s.?. 'GLENELG' Will leave THIS (Thursday) EVEN ING. at 10 P>m> A. MCGREGOR, Manager* "DONSC NBY HIGHWAY DISTKICr. " THE BOG REGISTRATION ACT 1880." Notice is hereby oiven that the Ponsonby Hall, Ponaonby, ib iliu oflic-j appointed for registering Dogs in the Fonsonby Highway District, and that J MR WILLIAM GULLIVER Is appointed Registrar under tho above Act, from whom all particulars may be obtained. The Registrar will attend at the Ponsonby Hall, between the hours of 9 and 10 a.m.. and 7 and 8 p.m. daily, for registering dogs and issuing collars. _^ gKDDON BVANHi Chairman. Ponsonby, 15th December, 1880. pHALLENtt E I hereby offer to back A. Brett to WALK T. S Fernandez a Match, distance Seven Miles, for £50 and the Championship of Auckland. F. JONES, Whau. Whau, December 16,1880. /""IHUKCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR \S SCHOOL. Tho Prizes will bo DISTRIBUTED in tho Largo School-room, on FRIDAY, December 17, at 4.30 p.m., by his Lordship, the Bishop of * Auokland. Tho Ciergy, Parents, and Friends of the school are invited to be present. * A. DE LISLE HAMMOND, 8.A., I Head Master. j CHRISTMAS CAKES ! CHRISTMAS * OAK-SI MINCE PIE3I ETC. G Wanted the Public to try our Celebrated Currant Pound Cakes; also, our Mince Pies.— Messrs O'Brien and Glenn, New Zealand Bakery, j Parncll. N.B.—Orders, for Mince Pio3, are re- Bpeotfully invited not later than the 23rd inßt. -irv/\ PIECES FANCY GIBBONS 8 \J \_7 3d per yard.-J. Costrrave & Co. mHE "W EW T>HOTOGRAP3.Y. INSTANTANEOUS PICTURES ! MARTIN & "PAKTINGTON, PHOTOGRAPHISTS, Market Kntkancb, Queen-street. _____ j Mr Josiah Martin having made speoial study at the Royal College of Chemistry, London, of the Latest Improvements in Kipid Photo graphy by the Gelatine-Bromide process, has , entered Into Partnership with Mr W. H. T. ° Pdrtington (late with Mtsars Hemus and Hanna and Mr Bartlett), and will Open their now Por- " trait Gallery in a few days. T The great succes3 which has attended these J new Dry Plates in Kuropo and America has . established their superiority, and produced " quite a kevolction in Photography. The most beautiful Pictures, preserving the Natural Attitude and Expression of the sitter, can now be taksn in scarcely one second of 1 time, and withont any delay iv preparation. Children's Portraits and Family Groups, can 11 bo photographed in a_ instant, without the least constraint. c For Out-door Photography this process has superior advantages. Picnio Parties, Portrait C Groups and Views, also Photos, of Horses and other animals, will be taken on the shortest t notice. WILL OPEN IN A FEW DAYS. c rp E A I T E A 1 TEA! My Now Seasons Teas, at Is 8i per lb., 2s per lb., andac 6d per lb., aro a great success, j Kverybody dissatisfied with their present sup plies should certainly give them a trial. A 0 reduction of 2d per lb. on 1210. parcels. F. WHITEHEAD. t ' Tea Dealer and Tobacconist. Victoria-street. Tobacconist, Queen-street. AITEMATA FLOUR MILL'S PRICES CCiIRENT (WHOLESALE:). Subjeot to alteration without notice. Sacks. ICO's. 60s. t £ s. d. £ a. d. £ s. d. , Fino Flour, per ton 13 0 0 13 10 0 11 0 0 J. 1.. Ulouv, per ton 12 0 0 12 10 0 13 0 0 B A. Flour, per ton 12 0 0 — — 1 Wheat Meal .. 13 0 0 — — i Sharps, per ton .. 510 0 — — Bran, por ton, 510 0 — — * Tho above prices include Backs and bags. E Sacks and bags not returnable Cabin Biscuits, £18 per ton ; cases 2s 6d each. , Also a large assortment of Fancy Biscuits; price j list tin application. , TERMS: CASH. Omce: LowerQneen-Btreet,Auckland. Ist November, 1880. JOHN LAMB. ITIHORNTON SMITH, AND FIRTH'S 1 X PRICES CURRENT (Wholesale) Subject to alteration without notice. Saoks. 100'a. 60W C^ ra°dF! 0U. r. if U- dO-13 £ 10 8-«-lf Bd a o TfiS£' Cant6r. bUf. y 12 001210 013 0-0 Sharps, per ton .. 510 0 Bran, per ton .. .. 510 0 .. .. Fowl Wheat .. .. 3s. 6d. per bushel. The above pricea Inolude saoks and bagr; sack and bags not returnable Terms i Cash CITY FLOUK MILLS AND BISCUIT MANUFACTORY. Auckland, November 1,1880. Wo beg to advise you that our Prices from his date are as under: Sacks. 1001-3. 501bs. „ s. d. S. s. d. „ s. d. Anchor Flour, ton.. 12 0 0 12 0 0 13 0 0 Baker's Extra, ton.. 13 0 0 — — Sharps, per ton ..500 — — Bran, per ton ..500 — — Cabin Bread, ton .. 18 0 0 - - lOOlbs. 501bs. lOOlbs. Cases .. .. 2s 6d 2s Sks. Is Wo are yours truly, J. BYCROFT & CO. mo STOREKEEPERS AND HOUSE- J. HOLDERS. Those who once make purchasea from the Extensive and Varied Stook of EARTHENWARE, CHINA, AND GLASS WARE, Kept by the undersigned, will admit that Cus tom-house-street is the proper place to go tc, EDWARD LEWIS. An Experienced Packer Engaged. JCOSGH AYE AND CO. are now Open . ing their Large Summer Shipments. mHE KOH-I NOOK. TCT O T 1 O JS. i Wm. PYE has removed to the Now uildings on Queen-street Wharf—Railway Dining Rooms | —and hopes to see his old customers back again, and alao invites the general public to give him a call. •T>OOTS! BOOTS! Wanted, my Customers and the Pulbio to 1 know that I have Opened my New Shop with a • well-assorted Stock of Boots and Shoos of every description, at prices to suit the time*. Note the address: J. GRKKN, Viotona-street, near Nelson-street, Auokland. ! t f\t\C\r\ LADIES' AND B VJ,I_JvJ\J GIRLS' STRAW HATH New and tfie Fashion), ls.-J. Cosgrave • an*. Co - -fcfKW TWEEDS AND COATINGS. l Jost Opknkd Up, at H. L. POSSENESKIE'S, NBW TWEEDS AND COATINGS, Comprising Bliss, West of England, Bannpck burn, and various other manufactures of Scotch Tweeds. " New Tweeds and Coatings ! '' A Large Variety of French and German Tweeds. 8 Nrw Tweeds and Coatings ! a Worsted Coatings in all Shades and Patterns. New Twbeds and Coatings ! i- Superior Meltons, Beavers, and Venetians in it all shades, h New Twbeds and Coatings ! o Weßt of Kng'.and Superfine Black and Blue. :" NEW TWEEDS AND COATINGS ! JUST OPKNKD OUT, H. L. POSSENESKIK'S, Mbuchant Tailor & Habitmaker, Opposite the South British Insurance Buildings. _, _HORTLA»D-STREB.T, AUOKLAND. 7 N.B.—A Large Variety in Fancy Vestinga for a. Summer wear. Special Observance: All worts warranted Hand-Made only.



Meetings. I A UCKLAND AMATEUR ATHLETIC' A. CLUB. The Committee and Members of the above are •cquested to attend Mrs Revitt's Concert.at the Choral Hall, TO-NIGHT, on which occasion the jrizes won at the late Sports will be presented 0 the successful competitors. B. NEVILLE R. FORDffiR, Hon. See A PUBLIC MEETING of the Unem /V. ployed will be held in tho Temperance :lall, Albert-street, on Friday next, 17th ioet., at 130 p.m. Seamon are also requested to attend. TIHS AUCKLAND PERMANENT CO OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY;. NOTICE. The Half-yearly General Meeting of tho Auck and Permanent Co-operative Building and Investment Society will be held at the Society's ifflco, 93, Queen-Btreet, Auokland, on TUES 3AY, tho 21st December, 1830, at 7.30 p.m. Business: To receive the Half-yearly State ment of Accounts. JOHN BATQER, Seoretary. Publications. NOW READY! NOW READY! BRETT'S A UCJJLAND A LMANAO A A AND Provincial Handbook, WITH WHICH IS FBBBENTED \. large map of provincial distkict of Auckland, ipecially constructed and engraved bx W. and A. K. Johnston, Geographers AND ENQBAVKRB TO THK QUEBN. THE CONTENTS INCLUDE JEW AND INTERESTING DESCRIPTIVE MATTEE lIGH-WATER TABLES LLUSTR A.TIONS OF NEW ZEALAND SCENEEY JEW GUIDE TO HOT LAKES 'ULL SYNOPSIS OF LAND LAWS AND CROWN LANDS OPEN JEANT AND FOSTER'S EEPOKT ON AUCK LAND JEW DIRECTIONS FOR FARM AND GARDEN &C, &C, &C. PRICE-ONE SHILLING. N.B.—Obtainable from all StatloneM and from he Evening Stab Office. Musical. A UCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE, QUEEN-STREET. I have this day disposed of the Auckland it'Sio Warehouse (hitherto carried on under he management of Mr Arthur Eady) to Messhh . J. MILNER & CO.. who alone have any aterest in the business from this date. I have very great pleasure in commending Mr dilner to the Musical Publio who have so Ibera'.ly supported the Warehouse. His long xperience and Intimate acquaintance with the Jolonial Trado afford a thorough guarantee hat all requicements of the business will be ully supplied, and customers will receive ivery attention. tsr All outstanding accounts will be received >y Mr Milner, a- the Music Warehouse. Iny claim, arising out of the past buainess >f the Warehouse, must be rendered at once o the Evening Star Office. H. BRETT. November 29,1880. IS7ITH reference to the above, Mhssrb. r. J. MILNER & CO. beg respestfully to solicit ;he patronage of the public. It is thete intention 0 Bpare no efforts to keep up Ihe high position ittalnedbythe Auckland Music Warehouse.* Fheir Mr Milneb (late ot the firm of Milner and rhompsoD, of Christchurch) has had upwards )f ten years' experience in tho Colonial Music Frade; and with tho Instruments and Music jpecially selected by him, they aw confident ;hat the Musical Publio of Auokland will have it their disposal a Stock that for Completeness md Variety, will ba unapproachbd by that of ivy other similar Establishment in the Colony. S3, AllletteM should in future be addressed J. J. Milner & Co., Auckland Music Warehouse. J. J. MILNER & CO., SOLE PROPBIBTOBS OP THE AUOKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE, Corner of Queen-street and Vulcan Line, Auckland. bost and Found. LOST, Auckland Daub Ulub Porttolio.— Finder will be rewarded on returning it to Champtaloup & Coopei, Stationers, Queen street STRAYED or htolen from the MaDgete Run, the woll-known Dark Bay Horse "Gameboy." Liberal reward will be paid on hia recovery. Anyone found harbouring him after this notice will be prosecuted by the owner.—A. H. Shipley, Mangere, or Caetom house-streot. Auckland. December H, 188?. Gazette Notifications. •pUBLIC NOTIFICATION. Crown Lands Office, Auckland, November 15,1880. I hereby notify that the Rural Lands mentioned in the Schedule hereuniier will ba offered for sale by public auction at this office on Friday, the 17th day of December inext, at the hour of 11 o'clock in the forenoon.^ Commissioner of Crown Lands, SCHEDULE. OWBTCT BLOCK, NEAR HBLENSVILLK. KAIPAKA SURVEY DISTRICT. Block, Section. Area. Upsot Price. a. b. p. £ s. d. XIV. 1 203 0 0 101 10 0 XV. 2 278 0 0 139 0 0 Description of Land:—°ection 1: Half the area heavy f oroit, comprising some fine kanri, purirl, etc • remainder fern and ti-tree; stiff clay Boil. Section 2: Broken land; aU forest-kauri, to tara, puriri, rimu, etc.; we'l watered. Note.—Plans may be teen, and further parti culars of the land on application at this office. Terjis of Sale-Onefourthof purchase money to be paid at time ot sale, and the balance wlthbin one month thereafter, otherwise tho Dart of the purchase msney paid by way of de po-it shall be forfeited, and the oont/act for the sale of the land shall henceforward ba null and Crown Grant fee to be paid on completion oi purchase. T>UBLIC NOTIFICATION 1 Crown Lands Cfflco, I Auckland, November, 15,1830. I hereby notify that the right to dig for anc remove Kauri Gum—for a period of one year from the Blocks of I and mentioned in the Schedule hereunder will be offered for sale bj public auction, at this office, on Fkiday. the 17tt day of December next, at the hour of 11 o clock in the forenoon. D. A. TOLE, Commissioner ot Crown Lands. SCHEDULE. Kairara Block, Hobson County-25,700 acres at an upset price of £150. ManKinangina Block, Bay of Islands County -6,800 acres, at an upset price of *30. N.8.-Ihe Land Board reserves to itself thi right to dispose of any poitiors of the abovi Blocks during the term specified. f*l fi to £1,000 LENT on Building goclet 3b L" principles, or or other torms to sui borrowers. Mortgages and beans negotiate! See List of Properties for Sale on 4th page.—( • Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. ---: Seven per cent, allowed on money deposited f< nvestmep*-



TO-MORROW, U O'CLOCK A.M, MARKET-DAY AUCTION SALE. AKTH UR1 S MART. POULTRY, &0,, AT 11 O'CLOCK A.M.-FOWI?, Turkeys, Ducks, Goeso, Pigeons, Canaries, Small Pigs, 2 White Berkshire Pigs, from Ist prize stock, Iron Tank. PRODUCE, &o, at 1 o'Clook P.M.-3 oases Superior Dairy Fed Hams and Bacon un smokod, 2 cases Canterbury Bacon in olotn. 30 sides Auckland Bacon, 20 Hams. 3 case* Canterbury Chetse, 150 Auckland Cheese. 10 keas Wellington and other Butter, Lard. 10 tons Adelaide and Southern Flour, Oat meal, 50 sacks Oats, Mates. Wheat, Beef. 100 eacks and bags New Potatoes, Onions, Vegetables. Nt GROCERIES, &0.-TO3, Sugar, Coffee, Bis cuits. Louies, Pickles. Starch, Blue, Soap, : English Confectionery In lib bottles, Cur rants, Raisin, Whito L:ad, Paints, Oil, Turps, &c. ON SALE PRIVATELY (FURNITORS DEPARTIIBNT), Pianos, American Organs, Household Furni ture and Effects, American Stoves, Lan ded Properties. TO-MORROW, 2 O'CLOCK P.M. FRUIT I FRUIT I Ex s.s. ' Taratua,' from Sydney. R. ARTHUR WILL cell by auction, at his Mart, Queon-atroet, Tomorrow, at 2 o'clock p.m., Produce Department, GT 55 Cases Oranges A 28 „ Jargonel Peara 7 „ Red Apples U ~ Blaok Oriean Plums 13 „ Apricots Mr Roberts 30 ~ Oranges 5 „ Apples 10 „ Peara Also, A small lot of Good Island Bananas, Auck land Gooseberries, 20 caeca American Apples. MONDAY, NOON. CHINA TEA SETS, SHOW GLASSES, PIER GLASSES. Ex barque 'Dunloe,' Ironi London, R. ARTHUR eAS been favoured with instructions to sell, by auction, at his Mart, Queen-street, Earthenware Department, on Monday next, at 12 o'clock noon, One Tierce China Tea Bets, ot various pat terns and designs • One Tierce Show Glasses (assorted), [and Flower Tubes One Case Pier Glasses, TO-MORROW. At 12 o'clock, CARBINES AND LUSHER WILL sell by auction, at their Central galo Rooms, Queen-street, at IZ o'clock, POULTRY-Fowla. Duoks, Geese, &c. .. DOGS—Pointer, Better, and Poodle. PRODUCE—Maize, Oats, Bran.OatmeaL Flour, Haricot Beans, Canterbury and Wairoa Cheese, H»ms and Bacon, (in cloth), New and Old Potatoes, Salt Beef, Oandleß, White Starch, Balt, Keroslne, eto. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE-Sultes. Dining:, Tables and Chairs, Mattraises, Couches, Bed steads. Weighing Machine. Washstand Mar ble Top, Towel Horses, Clocks, New and Second-hand Clothing, Boots etc., etc. . CARBINES AND LUSHER, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW. DURHAM YARDS. liiOß sale To-morrow, at the Durham '. Yards, at 10 o'clock. Thoroughbred Mare Abbess, perfect ladles Thoroughbred Three-year old Filly Thoroughbred Two-year-old Filly HUNTER & NOLAN. TO-MORROW. AT SIB B INS MART, AT 11 O'CLOOK, 20 sacks Best Oamaru Flour 150 sacks Maize 60 Superior Wairoa Cheeses peases Bacon, ex Albion 2 cases best 'Frisoo Hams i cases 'Frisco Bacon Baiter, Oatmoal, Wheat, Oats, Bran Best Kidney and Hobart Town Potatoefl Sharpß, Tea, Sugar, Tobacco, Biaomta Kice, Candles, Soap. Keroaine, Dates Beef. Pickles, &o. Unclaimed Property from Railway, 28 Articles. i TO-MORROW. PRODUCE, GROCERIES, &C. W. DOW DE N WILL sell by auction at the Exchange Mart, at 11 o'clook, 50 New Choeßes, Canterbury Cheese, New Potatoes, Bacon, Oatmeal, Tea, Sugar, Rice, Starch, Cornflour, Mustard, Salmon, Lobsters, Sardines, Jam, Candles. Soap. Pearl Barley, Slacking. Bisoulra. Sultana RatsiDS, Currents. Salt, Pipes, Lard Flour. Bran, Oats, Maize, Barley Mea1, wheat, Barley. Cheese-press, Stoves, Ovens, Paint Oil, Cigars, Watohes, Clooks, Beer Engines, Avery's Weighing Machine, Furniture. TO-MORROW. APPLES, PEARS, ORANGES, APRICOTS, PLUMS. Bx 'Tabarua,' fbom Sydney. L. W. EATON WILL sell by auction, at his Mart, To-morrow iFrlday). at half-past ten o'clock sharp, ftn/k CASE 3 APPLES, ORANGE 3, 300 PEARS, APJBICOIS & PLUMS. Alas i) hunch's Banana? Peanuts, Cocoanuts Potatoes Bran, Sharps, Flour Cheese, Onions, &c, &c. &o. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS I NEW YEAR'S GIFTS I i Comprlsins— DIAMOND AND SAPPHIRE RINGS, Waltbam Silver and Gold Watches, Ladies' and Gents' Gold and Silver - Geneva Watches, Gold and Silver Al berta, Earrings, Lockets, Studs, Suites iix Gold and Silver, Crystal Flower Stands, Lustres, Vases, Ornaments, Clocks, Gold Signet, Diamond and Gem Rings, Electro Plates, Services, Cruet Frames, Pickle Stands, Waiters, Cake Baskets, Butter Coolers, Cabinetwarc, Albums, Lawn Tennis, &C, &C, &C. , GABRIEL LEWIS WILL sell, at his mart, Lower Queen. street, on the above dJ.te, commencing at 11 o'clock, ~ ~i. THE ABOVE WELL-ASSORTKD GOODS. Intending purchaser* should take advantage of; tho abovo opportunity. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22. / TRADE SALE 0F ;;■! BOOTS AND SHOES, Comprising Ladies', Maids', Children's, Infants' Boots ■ and Shoes ; Gents' Boots and Shoes; Ladies' and Gents' Kid and Calf Uppers, Laces, &C, &c, &as GABRIEL LEWIS HAS received instructions to sell, at his Store, on the above date, at 11 o clow, 15 TRUNKS OF ABOVE GOODS, well assorted. Terms at Sale. ' W. S. COCHRAHK.I [JAS. DACRB,, PRELIMINARY NOTICE, l HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. > At the North Shore. i THE subscribers have received instruc tions from Mr James MoEwon, to sell at his Residence, North Shore, early in January. THE WHOLE OF BIS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. O — ' aHS j 0 /COUNTRY CATTLE SALES. . \; _^ . -a U, PArAKDKA— Wednesday, December 29 J. ALFRED BUCKLAND, " [Continued on Fourth Page.]