freak without any evil intention. He suceested to his. Worship that the fact of appearing in Court, and the exposure of tlieir tolly, would be a sufficient punisli- The .'defendants', Ridings and Gibson, who had ploaded.guilty to the tvyo firsj; offences, weie severally fined, amounting, with costs, to £114s-6d each. Ibis was all the businoss.

TELEGRAMS.

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[PER UWXTSD PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

tIMARU, this day. SUPREME COURT. Tlio Supreme Court opened yesterday, wlien Judge Johnson commented ou the (.Ifchtness of the calendar. Cliarles Williams, f6r stealing a watch, and Frederick Nelsbn, i6r a similar offence, W ere sentanced to seven months imprison mi-fit each, making 12 mouths altOgethe., as I hey hud been five months'awaiting trial. A Grand Juryman, named Fraser, delayed by important business, was lined £5. The Caledonian sport's privileges fetched £212.

CHRISTCHURCBf, this day.

The Artillery fired for the District Prizes vrsterday, tho highest scores being Sinclair, 159 • LHsk, 57 ; Duncan, 55 ; and Hall, 55. ISHen Anderson while intoxicated fell into the rter last night and was drowned. Day, a collector of bottles, was found dead in the street. During the present season the Acclimati sation Society have distributed 36,025 trout.

INVERCARGILL, Monday,

Tbo Supreme Court commenced this morning. Alluding to the Judicature Com missioner, Judge Williams said one of the results of their labours would probably be the simplification of the process of lessening the expenses -of the Supreme Court, and sach being the case, there was a possibility of» more frequent sitting of the Court being held in luvercargill. Altogether there were f mr cases set down for trial, but the Grand Jury threw out two of the bills. Donald Me ]£ny, who was convicted last session, but re mained in custody for sentence pending the decision of the Court of Appeal on a point JrJis Honor reserving judgment, was dis charged, the District Court having quashed (.lie conviction. His Honor said that as McKay had escaped punishment, Cameron, who was but a tool in tho matter, would irobabiy be pardoned, and Whiddon, the uctual fire raiser, would also be liberated. Robert Leitgena was fouud guilty of an un natural offence, and was sentenced to two yearR 1 hard labour. Tbo remand case, in which a medical man is charged with man slaughter, will be taken to-morrow. Me Walter Reynolds arrived per s.s. Itotomahana last evening. He brings undor engagement to him hcrr Bandmann and Miss Louise Beaudet, who are supported by Mr W. Reynolds, Mr J. F. Cathcart, Mr James Hall, Grace Hathaway, Miss Agnes C'rawford, and a number of other first-class artists, altogether new to the New Zealand etuje. After a short season here they travel Mortb.

NEW ZEALAND SULPHUR SPRINGS.

(To the Editor.)

Sit,— I should be glad to place before my follow-colonista the information and ex prrience I have recently gained with reference to the mineral springs in the North Island:—For many years I have suffered from a complaint which my New Z-aland doctors found difficult to relieve, ■and in May last I proceeded to London for jurther treatment, and was there advised by the physician, whom I consulted, to try the effect ot the sulpur springs at Aix la Clinpelle, Germany, upon my constitution. These waters are celebrated for their cura tive powers in cases of gout, rheumatism, paralysis,scrofula, and sypheletic attentions, amongst other complaints. I found upon my arrival here in August, a large number of visitors under treatment from all parts of the globe (over 20,000 having been bere during the present season now closing); and now, after a stay of two months, during which time I have been using the waters daily in conjunction with the medicinal treutment prescribed, I am assured by my medical adviser that the course has proved very beneficial to my constitution, and that I need have no tear of any relapse in the future.

While here I have communicated with Sir Julius Vogel, asking for information as to the medicinal properties of the sulphur springs in Mew Zealand, thinking probably there might be some affinity with (lnwe at this place, and in reply he kindly scut me some Parliamentary papers marked 11. 13, session 2,1879. I handed those to my medical adviser, who, after a careful perusal, informs me that the analysis given of the waters Nos. 13 and 15, pages 9 md 10, are similar in their medicinal qualities to those here, and that if conveniences for bathing, with proper medical supervision and treatment were obtainable, I might have derived the same benefit that lam receiving here, with, I need hardly say, a great saving in time and expenditure. , The temperature of the waters is from 113 to 131 degrees Fahrenheit, varyiug at the different springs,—and the treatment ul«o varies in accordance with the com plaint, in some instances merely drinking the waters is prescribed, or drinking and bathing combined, (plunge, vapour, and douche), and in others a course of medical treatment is found neces sary in addition to the waters. In pome cases a visit of 3 or 4 weeks is suffi cient, bat in others a longer stay is neces sary.

Being of opinion that this information cannot be too widely spread amongst my fellow colonists who nipy be suffering, and with a hope that the attention of the medi cal profession may be more closely called to the study and beneficial use of the New Zealand sulphur waters, I am induced to tiouble you with this letter, the subject of which I hope you will consider of sufficient interest to insert in yonr columns.—l am,

THO3. GAKEARD. Aix la Chapelle, October 25th, 1880.

MORMONISM.

{To the Editor.)

Pf,—Although yon may have no sympathy for MormonismTl onnot bat think that you reaped trie right to worship God according to one's own <•■ 'iiscionoe. In view of this X ask your permis sion to allow me to reply through your oolumns u> the editorial th»t appeared In the " Herald o'the 16th inst. The editor of that paper the other morning accused the Mormon Klder ot loiinß his temper. How soon, alas I has tna KOoi gentleman forgotten his advice, or sinned awtiatt conscience, by spinninglout a foolish, un truthful, and unchristian article, against a people and system of religion he knows but littln of. It may be surprising to dome, but it is verily true, that the very same spirit breathed in that leader killed the prophets; hung the Lord of life and glory npon the cross; martyred Hie apostles and saints; and drove the authority of the holy priesthood of God from the earth. Andwhy.faskSlr.in thenameof an Knglish man, should the Mormon Apostles be sent to wison) Why do men seek to put down by fo.co what they cannot by straightforward nrgumentJ Only prove to us by heavenly tru h that we are wrong, that we have not the 'Jospel, and we will give up our doctrines. Otherwise we would rather go to prison and to (loath, proving to the world that at least we are Bincere in our belief. It may be considered " blasphemy " to term Utah " Zion" by wicked men. Bat thank the Lord we realize its ap propriateness. It is the dearest ' spot on iarth to us, because the Kingdom of God is there. And I challenge the wnole world to pro duce a more sober, honest, temperate,, loyal, luppy, virtuous, righteous, industrious, mtelli- Bent people than the Latter Day Sainta. It is :6ne "spot" this side of heaven where we believe the Adult9rer should ditt for his crime, where the swearer i< imprisoned, and prostitution with its 'hous&nd evils is unknown with the Saints. I have B?en mote drunkenness in the City of Auokland these last three months-and other Bins commllted-than mere have been in more than 200 towns and cities of Utah in 1 year What then Is wrong with the Mormons? Oh! tho -Herald" says a half-a-dozen dozen Wives Uiof have: still fondof exaggeration you see. Not one-third of the people have more than one wife, and supposing they did have-is it not a thousand timeß more honourable than to en c lursge the social ovil ? In Great Britain to-day there are more than two millions of the fair d.ughtera of God who cannot marry if] they would. They mnst either choose the evil pt living an old maid, or give themselves up to viw. Again I ask have not the best men the Almighty has had uponHiß footstool lived.in tho principle ot plural marriage? And the H'ble sanodons it. I may say in reply to the Mormons settling in other! parts lhat we be lieve In being a free people, and therefore wish no connection with a country that is «37,000,000 in debt. It is too disgraceful lor us., conolnsion, I may say concerning the " clergy," I should be only to glad to have the privilege of setting forth our doctrines in aU the churohee, and be questioned by aU people Wltn Jiible in hand, promising not to get mad either. I'rnth Is mighty: and though yoar humble servant be from the plough, I am not afraid nor nshamed of tho faith oncefdellvered to thesaints. And I testify to all mankind that we have the truth and authority from Jehovah to preach it. editors, parsons, rulers, and kings, ana. an ea,th and hell combined can never stop this work, which is mUnamed Mormonism.—l am, [We give insertion to the above because, after the stupid article in our morning contemporary about imprisoning Mormons for their doctrines, our refusal to flna space for reply might afford Mder Batt and flnclr some excuse for saying they a o denied fair play. Posiog for a species ol mild, martyrdom is an old trick, but is now played out. On it 3 merits, the letter has no cairn to publication. If such inane twaddle may ba takou as the measure of the intellectual "Rpioity of Elder Batt and his converts, the " disgraceful country." despite its debt of £27.000,000, (the Elder, with saintly love of the i ruth, manages to overstate it by a trifle of only £10,000.000) will suffer very little through the uepirture ofttho saints to "settle In other parte."—Ed. E.B.

Mr R. A. Proctor's Lecture.

"THE STAK DEPTHS."

Tins was the subject oJE the lecture delivered by Mr Proctor last niglit in the , Choral Hall to a very large audience. He commenced by remarking upon tlie solemn ptillucss ot the heavens upon a calhi and starlit night, the peaceful rest, and deep quietude which seemed to pervade ali creation and the absolute chaugelcssness of all the celestial bodies. This, however, was only fancy. If our observation extended throughout the whole night the various con stellations would appear to have traversed the entire expanse of the firmament-to have journeyed from the eastern horizon toitheir point of disappearance in the west. This, too. however, was but an illusion produced by tho diurnal revolution of oiir planet upon her axis. Then again it might seem as if within the compass of a year nil the stars had journeyed far away from us, returning eventually to their original positions and ever main taining their course in the same beaten 1 track, but this also was a deceptive appear ance. It was the earth .which moved, and the changes in tli'6 positions oj the stars were occasioned by nor orbitory motion. Still another phenomenon in the observa tion of thestellarbodies had to be explained. The earth in pursuing her orbit round the sun had a gyratory impulse in the direction of the Dragon similar to the reeliug motion of an immense top, and this gradually pro duced such a variation that the wholo universe appeared to shift slowly its position until it bad made a complete revolution. That, however, would occupy a period of 29,500 years. Though these motions of the celestial bodies were apparent only to us and not real, it was certain that each ono of them, though seemingly so passive and calm was instiuct with action—was the theatre of tremend ous forces in active operation. ■Nothing in our solar systems was at all comparable Vvith the stupendous activity which prevailed in the star depths. Every moment produced wonderful disturbances. The faintest diminution of light in any one of the stellar orbs meant a terrible change to one second of which all the occurrences iv our system during hundreds of years offered not the slightest parallel. Iv those depths there was iucessant noise —incon- ccivablo energy—the awful roar of the hurricane, tho deafening crash of tno thunderbolt, the bellowing of the volcano, the hideous groaning which formed so terrible au accompaniment of the earth quake throes. Although the astronomer had been successful in noting and account ing for some of these mighty phenomena, he had been completely vanquished in the attempt to determine the distance'of the nearest stars from us, and that, too, although he had a base line from which to -measure of 180,000,000 of miles in length, being the entire space from oue extremity LiV the other of the earth's orbit. The nearest star to us in all the heavens was supposed to be tho brighter of the two suns in tho constellation known as the Pointer, .and by the most careful computation that could be made it was stated to be 210,000 times further away than our sun. The magnitude of this distance mis;ht be illustrated so as to afford us some slight idea of what it implied. Thus light which travelled ut the rate of 187,000 miles a second occupied 81 miuntes in coming to us from the sun but it took no less than 3J years to comoto us from tho star referred to. The next nearest star was one situated in the Nor thern heavens, and so very difficult was it to ascertain, even approximately, its dis tance, that the two greatest astronomers who had applied themselves to the task had differed so materially in their calcula tions that there was a discrepancy be tween the two equal to the remoteness of the star in the Pointer. That orb exceeded our own in size and lustre fully ive times, while the bright star Sirios so far surpassed it in all the solar qualities that if our sun were carried away and placed beside it it would only shine with a 200 th part of Sirius' lustre. Having noticed and answered Dr. Hewin's exploded theory that the stars were but flaming lights set up high in the heavens tor our special be hoof, Mr Proctor proceeded to describe and explain the meauing of spectutr, analysis, by means of which the substance aud nature of tho celestial bodies were defi nitely settled. He also exhibited upon the screen a series of enlarged photographic views of various parts of the .heavens, ex plaining the prominent features of each as he did so. He shewed that (iie thousand millions of suns {each the centre of a solar system) which the telescope revealed to us were but component parts of a vast stellar system, of which our group of planets formed but an insignificant speck ; that there were systems of such stellar systems, and probably again systems of systems a-\ inliuitum. It was, too, be said, but a reasonable deduction from our knowledge that there was an order of sun 3 similarly constituted to our own that they had planets revolving around them peopled by sentient beings like ourselves— otherwise, why such an abundance of all the conditions necessary to life. While, however, the telescope by affording us a glimpse into the immensity of the universe, filled us with awe and wonder at the intricate complexities of nature, the micros cope by allowing us to peer into another domain, astounded us no less by the eights which it presented. We saw that hero also there was an infinity of life and that the further and the deeper our researches went the more thoroughly were we impressed with the fact that there were stil countless host 3of objects hidden ftom our gaze—imperceptible to our senses, aided though they were by the splendid equip ment of an advanced science. The lecturer concluded by reciting some appropriate lines from one of Shelley's poems.

HAMILTON EAST SCHOOL.

AN interesting gathering took place in the school-house on the evening of Thursday, the 16th inst, the occasion being the din tribution of prizes to tho children attend, ing the school before the breaking up for the Christmas holiday*. The large room was decorated by tho children. A large number of handsome prizes, pur chased by the committee, with several others presented by friends, were arranged on a table in front of a temporary stage. Previous to the distribution of prizes, tho scholars entertained theirfriends withsongs, recitations, etc., which were well received. Most ot the pieces had been taught|them by their teachers, Mr <md Mrs Field, and by the Tonic-sol-fa instructor, Mr T. A. Bell. Before presenling the prizes the Chairman, Mr J. A. Cummings.addressed a fewremarks to the friend?, in which he referred to the careful examination made by the gentlemen who had undertaken that duty, and the satisfactory results obtained. He considered the progress made by the school generally highly gratifying, and maintained that the Hamilton East School was equal to any country school in the province. Great praise was due to Mr and Mrs Field, who had laboured under great disadvantages for a long time. He commented on the apathy displayed by many of the parents in regard to the attendance of their children at school, and said he considered tho enforcement of the Compulsory Clause very desirable. Mrs Cummings then presented the prizes, two of which were for regular attendance, the recipients, Thomas Keid and Mary Quinn, not having missed a half day's attendance through the year. After the prizes had been distributed, Master Louis Luhrs advanced, and on behalf of him self and Ifellow-pupils presented Mr and Mrs Field with an elegant time-piece accompanied with an appropriate address. Mr Field replied in feeling terms, thanking the children for their very handsome pie. sent. He referred to the good feelina which had always subsisted between pupils and teachers, and hoped the same feeling would be maintained towards his successor, who, ho believed, was most efficient, and every way worthy of their respect and con fidence. Several more pieces were then gone throuch, and the pro. ceclings wcie brought to a close by singing the National Anthem. Two pleas ing pianofortebolos were kindly givenby Mrs Ellis. Onthe following day thechildren were regaled with tea, cakes, &c, in the play ground and enjoyed themselves immensely. A handsome album presented by Mrs Oum mingstothe most popular pupil, was bal loted for, and Master Louis Luhrs being pro nounced the successful candidate, received the album from Mrs Cummings amidst the cheers of his companions. A very wide spread feeling of regret prevails at the re moval of Mr and Mrs Field from the Hamil ton East School, in which they have laboured faithfully for four years.

THEATRE ROYAL.

THIS popular place oi amusement will be re-opened this evening for a short season by the Lingard Comedy Opera Company, and the well-known drama of " Stolen Kisses in three acts will be represented, Mrs Linaard and Mr Liagard impersonating the heroine and hero. Playgoers will remember Mrs Lingard's fine delineation of Jenny Temple, the beautiful heiress, and Mr Lingurd in the character of "Tom." " Stolen Kisses " will be played for two uiohts only, and will be succeeded on Thursday evening by the laughable drama of "Betsy." Patrons of the drama will embrace the opportunities ot seeing Mr and Mrs Liagard in several; of their successful pieces before the Christmas holidays.

LATEST NEWS

Serious Charge of Burglary.

mr Samuel brown in custody,

The police this forenoon arrested Mr Samuel Brown, formerly a well-known resident of Shortland-street, and owner of the Auckland Club building, on a charge ot breaking and entering the premises of Mr H. Waite, tinsmith, and stealing therefrom a quantity^ of tinware goods valued at £5. It appears that on several occasions Mr Waite has missed articles from his store, and measures were taken to secure the captive of the offender. Suspicioneventually pointed to Mr Brown, and this morning Detectives Jeffrey, Bronnan, and Strath earn proceeded to his house, and after a search discovered a quantity of goods which Mr Waite has since claimed as his pro perty. Mr Brown was arrested on warrant, and taken to the Police Station. We understand that other charges of a similar nature will be made against him, resting upon property consisting of silver spoons, <Sc, which h now in the hands of tho police. The case conies on at tho Court to-morrow morning.

AUCKLAND SUMMER MEETING.

The Handicaps

Free Handicap.—Billingsaate and Foul Play, 9it 71b; Ariel, Bst 111b ; Betrayer, Bst 101b; Lara, Bat 31b ; Piscatorious, Bst 21b; Übcller, Bst lib; Maid of Honour, Bst; Vampire, 7st 131b ; Grand Duchess, 7st 91b ; Tim Whilllcr, Keuilworth, Kewi, ond Venus Transit, 7st 71b; King Quail, 7st 61b; Paramena, and Gildcroy, 7st 51b ; Koso Of Sherwoll, 7st 31b; Wool broker, and Moonstone, 7st 21b; Prince Charlie and Othello, 7st 21b; Strath can and Vortex, 7st; Mother Bunch, Pru nelld, Florence, Kosarina, MuUim, and Hilda, Gat lllb ; Yatapanhtl Golden Crown, 6st 71b; Lone Hand, Cst ; Agent, Gst; Edward James, Mignonette, Harry Mount, Slander (illy, The Ghost, Sportsman, Don Juan, and .lack Shepherd, Sit 71b.

Handicap Hurdle Race.—Lone Hand and Agent, 12st 101b ; Harry Mount, 9st7lb; Mignonette, Bst 101b. —E. GRIFFITHS, Haudicapper. Acceptances to be sent in to tho secretary by 8 o'clock ou Thursday, tho 23rd.—Wm. PiSRCIVAL, Secretary.

Tuhi to be Executed.

CABINET MEETING TO-DAY.

WELLINGTON, this day. An Executive Council was held at noon to, day at Government House. Messrs Hall, A'kihson, Bryce, and Rolleston were pre- Bent. The case of tho murderer Tuhi was duly considered, but after fully weighing the circumstances, nothing was found to warrant any interference with tho law taking its courses. It was decided, therefore that the capital sentence should be carried out, and a warrant was issued accordingly. The sheriff has to fix the precise date of execution, but it is almost certain it will take place ou Tuesday |next, so as to clear tho Christmas holidays, while there would hardly be time before Christmas Day,

THK CHATHAM ISLANDS M ORDER.

The Stella is to bo sent to Chatham Islands to-morrow, to fetch the witnesses in the murder case against the native Wharepu, for killing his European wife. Another batch of native prisoners is to bo released almost immediately, chiefly East Coast Maoris.

TIMARU, this day,

NEWSPAPER PURCHASE,

R. Stansell, proprietor of tho South Canterbury " Times,'1 has purchased the Timaru "Evening Telegraph."

A CHEEKY CULPRIT.

At the Supreme Court James Cunning ham and James Gilchrist were indicted for larceny from a dwelling. Gilchrist was acquitted, and Cunningham was sentenced to S years' penal servitude. On receiving sentence he declared he bad been twice sen tenced by the same Judge innocently, and thanked his Honor, and said he hoped Judge Johnston would live to sentence him a third time, when it would be some thing. ___________

Mr Hill, Collector of Customs, has laid an information against the captain of the Kina steamer, No. 75121, that tho said steamer did on the Ist inst., come into' collision with tho cutter Ellen Curran, ot Auckland, in consequence of which serious damages was caused to the latter vessel, tho master of the Kina not having used duo precaution to avoid the casualty. The case will be heard before Mr Barstow on Thurs day, at noon. A change takes place in the running of trains on the Waikomiti Branch to-day. The morning train leaves Auckland daily for the Whau at 645 a.m. and 530 p.m., leaving Whau for Auckland B'2o a.m. and 75 p.m. On Tuesdays and Fridays the trains run ou to Henderson arriving 745 a.m., 6"33 p.m., depart 755 a.m. 640 p.m. In the coming race traffic we would remind passen gers that no change is given at tbo ticket windows for the races, the price being one shilling or with admittance to course three shillings. A great deal of the delay on race days and crushing is due to time lost in giving change. We understand that the railway authorities have provided for two ticket windows at Auckland on the platform, the nsual window under the verandah being only for passengers going to other stations than the race-course plat form. Tickets are not obtainable in the trains, which will subject the traveller who fails to obtain a ticket to paying twice over.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING $TA& TUESDAY DECEMBER ','2t



Boara ana .Residence. GOVEKIN OK BKOWWE HOTfIL HOBBON-STREET Board and Lodging. 20b per week (oinole room) -25s "OOAKD AND RESIDENCE. 1 Good Board and Residence, In Pleasant and Healthy locality. AT 20S PEE WEEK. jSTßoMdors have Home Comforts.TES Single Beds. JOHN RROO XE, EDGAR HOUSE, WYNDYARD-STREET. AUOKLAND. Gazette in BanKruptcy. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW Z ffiALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of "The Debtors and Credi tors Act, 1876," and of " The Debtors and Creditors Act Amendment Act, 1878," and of " The Debtors and Creditors Act Amendment Aot, 1879," and of the Bank ruptcy ot Bbnjamin Taylor, o£ Ono hnnga, Market Gardener, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that at a meeting of the Creditors of the said Benjamin Taylor, held this day in the Buildings of the Supreme Court house, Auckland, at the hour of 11 o'clock in the forenoon, Thomas MacfFarlane. Certificated Ac countant in Bankruptcy, was duly elected Cre ditors' Truntee of the property of the said Benjamin Taylor, and the said Thomas Macffar lane has intimated to the Registrar (in writing) his acceptance of the said office- Dated at Auckland, this 21st day of December, m>" G. W. BASLKY, Doputy Registrar. Benjamin Taylok, Debtor in Porson. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZKALAND, NORTHERN JUDICIAL DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matier of the petition of Edmdnd Kllingham, of Auckland, in the Provin cial District of Auckland, in New Zea land, Merchant, for tho adjudisation as a Bankrupt of John Pdboell, of Auck land aforesaid, Coal and Firewood Mer chant, and in the matter of "The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and the amend ments thereof. Notice is hereby given that by an order of the said Court at Auckland, this day made, the abovenamed John Purcell was adiudged a Bank rupt within the true intent and meaning of the said Ao.tf, and it was further ordered that the said John Purcell appear before the said Conrt on TI7KBDAY, the fourth day of January, 1881, at oleven of the clock in the forenoon, and sub mit to examination as by the eaid Acts is pro vided. And notice 13 hereby further given that the Registrar of the sad Court has appointed TUESDAY, tha fourth day of January, ISBI, at eleven of the clock in the forenoon, as the time, aad the Supreme Court Buildings. Auckland, as the place, for holding a meeting of the creditors ot the Baid Jobn Purcell: ami notice is hereby given to the said John Purcsll to appear before the said meetinsr. Dated at Auokland, this 21st day of Decembor, 1880> WILLIAM THORN E, 81. Queen-street, Auckland. Solicitor for the Petitioning Creditor. '



WaDted. WAN..TED KNOWN-The Grand . Christmas Advertisement will bo found in the 4th column, eth page.—W. H. Dampier;. WANTED, a Good Plain"CookT— «pply to Mrs J. C. Firth, Mount Edeli. ANTEDr~Two Good Painters.—vV. Pattcraop. Karanghapo Road. ANTED, Bricklayers. (Labour Only). —Apply to W. J. Mundy, Chapel-street. ANTED, a respectable Boy.—Apply W. Joneß,Tobacconiat,ll2. Queen-street, t STaNTED, Apprentices, Improvers.ana W Assistants to the Dressmaking.—Apply to Rosa Temple, Princeß-street. \X7"ANTED, immediately, a General VT Servant; nurse kept.-Apply to G. S. Skinner, Newmarket. ANTED, Two or Three Good Dress makers ; also, Apprentices to the Dressmaking.—Apply to Milne and Choyce, W^ANTE6~a~Stea'dy Youug Man, ac customed to the butchering.—T. Hedger, butcher, Kybor f aas. WANTED, a Good General Servant; references required.—Apply to Mrs W. Motion, Mount Albert. ANTED, Good Parlour Maid, for gentleman's family; excellent place.— Mrs Elfimore's Kenistry, Shortland-stroet. ANTED, at HannafoTd's Auckland Registry, Queen and Darby streets,— Fomalo Sorvants for gentleman's family (Town). WANTKD, at Hannaford's Auckland Registry, Queen and Darby Btreotu,— Nurscgirls (Town). WANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland Registry, Quoen and Darby streets,— Noting Man ablo to plough and milk (Suburbs). ANTED, at Hannuford's Audklnud Registry, Quoen and Darby streets,— Young Girl ai useful companion to a lady (Pon sonby) ; a comfortable home. WANTED.a" respectable Girl about 12 or 14 ; duties light, and sleep at home. —Apply at Cooper's, Bymond-stroct, noar Wake field-streot. WANTED, » Smart Waiter ; also, a Smart Young Man for assistance in tho Kitchen,—Apply Metropolitan Hotel Dining room. WANTED KNOWN, the Number of Customors for Dampior's Wondorfut Bargains yoßterday (Monday), ascertained by an infalliblo way (boy 8 checks), was 238. Audi tors : A. P. O'Loary, W. C. Somois, J. Oakcs, H. Quinn, T. Glsby, W^H. Leaniiiig, WANTKD KNOWN, tiiat you can Dross well for a small weekly payment by going to Munro & Mllligan, See advertise ment in front page. WANTED tho Public to compare Wilson, Mettam, & Co.'s. Acme Fruit Presorving Tins, with any othor in tho market. J. Tait, Agont. Factory, Lorne-stroet. \\J ANTED, Orders tor Trousers to V T measuro, 13-164; Trousors and Vest, 26a; Rult. 655. Marvellous valuo at Phililps's Mart, 170, Queen-streot. WANTED, Teuders for Building Four Chimneys. Plans to bo sson at Mrs Bayor's 'Clothing &hop, Greystreot, between 7 and 8 o'olook this evening. ANTED.—Ask for Waite's F ru it Proiervlng Tinß; and sco you got them. Sold by all Ironmonijors. and at Hie Factory, Fort screot.-H. Waite, Wholesale Tinsmith, W'ANTTD KNOWN.—Tho Tom Thumb Printing Press is a splendid Preaont for tho Juvoniles at Cbristmas-tido. Price, 7s 6d, at C. W. Goodson's, HI, Quoon streot. \\7ANTHD EXC U KSIONISTS to kuow T f that tho Bay Viow Tea and Strawberry Gardens, Northootn, Stokes Point, are now opon. Every Accommodation for Visitors, ANTED, to Rent for Two Weeks, commencing from tho Gth January, Ono or Two Marquees, capable of containing 200 people—Apply to 11. B, Shaldora, Queen street. ANTED, Employment as Clerk, Collector, or otherwise. Legal, Banking and othor mercantile experience. Active, well educatod, good address; valuable to any era )loyer. Kirat Rale References —Adureßß : Semper Fldua,', axonla Ilonso. Hob3on-streot. WANTED, Christmas Card Purchaacrs to call and inspect tho Beautiful Assort ment at C. W. Uoodson's. 7.50& jußt received from London, and ottered at marvellously low prlcds. commencing at Id each. All new stock. —111, Queon-Btreet, ANTED KNOWN, that J Morel son, Asphalter, has Removed to his New Yard Custora-House-streot West, 'ootweon Hobson and Nolson-strenw, Asphalting at tended to on tho shortest notice. Also, a Largo stock cf Firewood, cut and uncut; wholesale and retail. ______ WANTED the Public to Know, that Wondol's excellent Winks —a really splendid drink for the fiummor-can now be obtained at tho Manufactory, Symoudsstreet, and at all tbe Hotels in .Auckland. Prize modal at Sydney Exhibition, and testimonials from all tho leading medical men of Auokland. Price, purbottlo, 2s Gd. \,V A N TK D X > U WN. y V —*-~~— To all in Want of Money.—L. H Nou megea is prepared to advanco tho biiuio on personal or any othor security, repayable by weokly iostaluientß.—Noto the address: 165, Quoen-stroot.. ooposlte tho Savings' hank. \A^ANTKD KNOVVN, that E. Ca"rr T * ad Son have to hand Building Timber In Kauri and White Pino. Shlnglos, House Blocks. Pilings, Posts. Rails, and Firewood in their Yard, Custom-house-street West, opposite end of Hobson-stroot. N.B.—The increasing demand for White Pine has induced them to arrange for a constant supply. ___^ WANTKD KNOWN, that D. Goldie is prepared to sell .Vl kind* of Building and other Timber, including Hardwood, Spokes Felloes, Iron-Bark and Blue-Gum Shafts, Blocks, Palings and Shingles, at hia Yards, Lower Albert-street, noar Dock, at tho lowest cash prices. Tho timber, being under cover, is boUir han l hat purchased olcewhere. WANTED, North Shore Excursionist to call at Mrs Foster's Luncheon Rooni3 (Two doors from the Flagstail Hotel), whoro they can be accommodated with Ton and Coffee at any hour. Every attention paid to tho com fort of Visitors. Chops and Steaks. Straw borrios during the season. Apartments to Let. Private Board and Residence. Torms moderate. Picnlo Parties BUP""nd at twelve hours notice. WANTED, Admirers of the Beautiful, Purchasers of tho Useful, and Students of tho Economical, to call and inspeot the Goods just received por s.s. 'Durham,' from London, at the Novelty Depot, 111, Queen-street. Every article is marked In plain figures, at prices hitherto unknown in Auckland. Tho groat variety and novelty of goods render them especially adapted for Christmas and New Year Presents. C. W. GOODSON, Opposite Tonka's Mart WANTKD KNOWN, that tbe New Zealand Timber Company (Limited), having purchased the Business and Prrmists of Messrs Carlaw & Co., are now offering all their Stock at Gre&tly Reduced Rates. The whole must be cleared off by the 3lßt instant. All orders will be promptly attended to by Mr John Carlaw (late Carlaw & Co.), at the Now Zealand Timber Company's temporary premises, Cus tom-houso-street West. W ANTED, every person about to Build or requiring Building Material n largo or small quantities to, call or] send their orders to the AUCKLAND TIMBER COMPA-NY (Limited). By aid of new and high-class Machinery, every description of Building Materials manu factured of a quality, and at prices, hitherto unknown in the Colony. Trial solioited. Prices to meet tho times. Hpeolal advantages for cash. —Workß : Cnßtom-house-street West. Onice: Custom-house-street Kant, near Wharf OKKING MEN 1 !—Plenty of Good Tea at the T Pot for Is Gd per lb; a good Sugar at Id; Rice, 2Jd; Uorn Flour, 6d; Can dles (full weights), lOd; PtoneleßS Jams, K.B. (the best brand), only 7d; Marmalade, 8d; French Prunes, 7d; New Dates, 6d; Very Fine Preserved Ginger, Is per tin; Yorkshire Relish, 75d per bottle: Bloater Paste, 6d; Smoked Cod Roes, 9d; Kippered Herrinors, Is; Goodall, Blackhouse and Co. s Potted Ham, Tongue, Beef, Strasburg, Mixed Game, Pheasant, Partridge, only 7d per tin; Pigs Jowlb, reduced to 3d.— F. Hewin and Brother. Queen-street W 7" ANTED KNOWN, Stationery at VV English nrices; Ruled Note Paper (cream laid), 2d per quire; Envelopes, 2d per packet; Foolscap and Letter, 9d per quire all kinds of Fanoy Note Paper and Envelopes: Mourning Stationery, Aooonnt, Pass, and Pocket Books, Pens, Pencils, Bibles, Albums, &c, Ice, at prices before unknown in Auckland; a few Boss Puzzles left, at Is; the Game of Trevole, Is 6d; Tom Thumb Printing Press, 8s; Climax Dater, 30s; Automaton Pencil Stamp, 7s 6d ; the Initial Rubber Stamps, Is each, with Pad and Ink for marking linen or stamping paper or envelopes. Supplied at Goodson's, lU, Queen-atreot.—Observe the Address. \Xi ANTED, to Sell (cheap), lot of V V Leathor Machine Needles, only id doz; Christmas Cards, 6d doz; lot of China Dolls, fid to 13s each; 3-feet long Dress Dolls, 6d to Is 6d; Large Boxes of Paints, with Brushes, only 9d; Riding Whips, 9d; Babies' Feeding Bottles, with two Brushes, only 9d; Plates, i and 5; Jugs, ito the Bet, only 4s Gd; Jugs, 3to tho set, 4s; Brown Teapots, lOd to 2s: Black Teapots, to 3a; Brown Teapots, with metal lids, 2s 6d to Is; Tart Tins, 4 for 6d, 9 for Is; Yellow Pie Dishes," 8d to Is 3d; Tea, 2s lb, 183 box; Lemon Peel, Is Gd lb; Light Blue, 8d lb; Harper Twelvetrees' Washings, only Cd doz; Clothes Pegs, 4 dozen for 6d, Is 3d a gross: Poison Cornflour, Sd lb; Wineglasses, 6d each, 5s doz; Tumblers, 5s doz: tho Victor Knifo and Scissors Sharpenorand Glass-cutter, only 9d; Small Trayß.ls; Sauc3 7d bottle; Basins, 3d to Gd; lot of Large Pictures, Is eaoh, 3 tor 2s 6d; Spectacles, Is pair, 3 pairs for 2s Gd; Epsom Salts, 4d per dozen packets; Cb ambers, 2s and 2s 6d: China Dolls' Head s,Bd to is each; Wire Nails, 14lbs in a packet, only 2s 6d; Haid Matches, 6d and 7d doz; Glass Salt Cellars, 4d; Government Disinf eoting Powder, for taking away all kinus of smells, only 6d lb; Tar Soap,, for sick rooms, 5 cakes for 6d; Onions, 2d lb, 71bs for Is: Nest Krks, 5 for Gd; China Egg ' Cups, only 2d each.—H. WATTS Pit.t-atreot. _ WANTED KNOWN, trom 9 a.m. to 0 p.m. daily, the Kohi-nor—the most bril liant illumination in Auckland—is to be seen at C. W. Goodson's, 111, Queen-street, where, in addition to the varied assortment of new goods (all imported within thelast six months), a special consignment has been Just received suitable for 'Xmas and New Year's presents. The trade i motto being, "Small profits and quick returns," or, " A nimble 6d better than a slow Is." —Wat- ches : Waltham, key and keyless; Geneva, Allutninium, Silver, Gilt, and Metal Cases, from 30s; French-American Clocks and Alarms, com prising : Bight-day and Keyless French. KlliDti cal Carriage, Jokers, Peepo'-day, Carriage Alarms, Prince, Princess, Nutmeg, La Belle, Pirate, Wheel, Banner. &c, &c, from 7s 6d, ex cellent time-keepers, and handsome in appear ance. Fresh arrival of Potosi Silver Goods, being white all through (not platedl, wearing equal to silver. Forks, Spoons, Cups, Castors, Cruets, Waiters, Napkin Rings, &c.; Gold and Silver Jewellery; Ailuminlum, Gilt and Silvor plated, in Brooches and Sets, Studs, Rings, Soli ■ taires, Necklets, &c.; Monogram Vesta Boxes; Kicking Mules, 80-peeps; Elephant and Dog Inkstanis; Table and Pocket Cutlery in preat variety; *Cnives and Forks, from 7s pn' doz.; Covers, from is Cd per pair; Pockot Knives, from 6d; Sycamore Bread Plattors, from 2s lid; Knives, from Is 6d; Butchers Knivej, from 9d; Scissors, from Is, at Uoodsons (opposite Tonk's Mart), 11, Queen.etreet.



j Wanted. WANTED, a Second Cook.—Apply to The Manager, St. Mnngo Cafe. ■ \,\7ASTe£»,- Five or Six Smart Boys 5 ' ,?.*!. tnqtfe rised to tie trade preferred.- Apply to J. Mills, Hod Beer Manulaoturer, ' Albdrt-straet.^'ick of. City Mtfrket. \\T ANTED, Tefldere to tiMkti about a rt mile of ikedded Bulloolf Roacf.-Apply ■. to Auokland,Timb:r Company (limited.) ' WANTED KN.OWN,—Orders tor V? Mmci Pies, &c, will be received, by • W.' D.. Dallem Confectioner. Dressed Poultry [ in any quantity at 3 hours' notLoe. Christmas ; Goods in stock.—W. D. Dallen, Queen-street. ANTED KNO\VN, that Real Good Board and Residence can be obtained' ' at John Parker's, left-hand side Grey-street.— 1 Terms One Guinea per week; or, One Shilling per meal. ; \»r ANTED KNOWN.—I will not.be YT responsible for any Wagers that Henry Brbnnan, of Queen-street, may oontract in my naiDß on the Auckland haces.-(Signed) WM. WRIGHT. — Wellesley-screet, Auckland, 18th December, 1880. ANTED, Every One to Call at Mrs Sayors' Cheap IClothing Shop, Grey stroot. A large quantity of New and Second hand Clothing specially suited to the season. Gentlemen's Ku'l-front White Shirts from Is <Sd to 3s. AN TIED, Those holding Bettany's Prize Gift Tickets, to attend the draw ing to-morrow evening at half-past 5 o'clock at tho Central Stall, City Market. Tho lucky numbers will be inude known through the Star on Thursday, and the prizes given away on Friday oveaing at 8 o'clock in tho Market,— A.B^ WANTED KNOWN, that the Cheapest House in Town for good Boots and Phoos ot all sorts and sizes is tho Cheap Boot Shop, corner of Queen-stroot and Market Kn trance. Come one, come all. No credit to pay for. Largo etock. Must soil. KM f\C%f\ AND 2500.-Wanted. 3&Ttv/V7\_/ to Borrow the above amounts at seven per cent.: the best freehold security.—Apply to F, J. Moss and Co., Land and Ks'tiito » gents; hhortland-Btroot^ T>~~O O T~ S~ 8~0 O T £11 Wanted, my Customers and tie Puiblo to know that I liavo Opened my Now Shop with a well-nssortod Stock of Boots and Slwes of every description, at prices to suit tho timoa. Note tho addroßs: J. GKKKN, Viotoria-stroot, near Nolßon-atroet, Auckland. Q" AURAKIPUMinNG AND DRAIN ft AGK COMPANY (LIMITED). WANTICD—An cxporloncod Engineor to take chargo of thiß Company's Pumping Maohinory, under tho Manager, Jvlr Comer. Salary, ill -is per week. Ho will have to tako ono Bhift. Applications, with references, to boforwarded to tho undorslgned not later than noon of WEDNESDAY. 22nd inst JAM US STODART. Shortland-street, Auckland, December 18, 1880. boat and Found. LOST, off the 2.30 p.m. 'Uus from One huuga, a Paroel containing a Lady's Hat.— Anyone returning tho same to thoGroynound atabloß, or to C. Codlin, will ba rowarded. LOST, yesterday, between Somerh'eld aud Leeks' and Victoria-street, a Purse and Parcel.—Anyone returning same to Mr Reeves, Grocer, Victoria-street, will be rewarded, LOST, between Mount Eden Road aud St. James's Hall or Pitt-Btreet Wesloyan Church, a Gold Earring with Huby Droppor;- Finder rewarded by leaving it at Mr McMaster, Drapor, Queen stroat. LOST, between JShortland-htrcet and Railway, a Cart Cover rolled in a Back. 5s will 1)3 paid to anyone returning same to John Nolan, Cart Stand. LOST, on Sunday, 12th instant, between V.M.C. Association Rooms, Kybor Paes, and Kly Cottage. Wellington-street, a Hair Albert with shield-shapo Hold Locket attached. —Whoever brings the samo to Kly Cottsgo will receive £1 reward^ _4? |~REWARD. — Lost from the Wostorn cfc' 1 Springs a Red Bullock ; tar brand 'H.'— R. & W. Uollaby, Butchora. ijhortland-Btroet. ON December 20 a FLAT-BOTTOMKD BOAT, painted green, and quid Bterncd, was Stolnn from tho Wharf,—Anyone roturning Bamo to Henry Powers will bo rowarded. )TiOUNU, mi 16tii instant, a Fiat ' bottomed Yellow Boat, with two oars and rowlooks—Apply Hewson & Melville, Boat onllders. STtfAYED, a Goose into my Garden,— Apply to Mr Knox, Rokoby-street. off Uppor Queen-strcot.—K not claimed by Thurs^ Pay next, will bo sold to pay expenses. STR4YED on George May's FarmJVlt. St John, Kpeom, ?Two Lambs.—lf not claimed within seven dayß from this date will be Bold to pay expenses.—December 20th, 1880. Tenaerts. immCE TO CONTRACTORS. Tenders ore required for tho Construction of a Wooden Bridgo ovor tho Tarahoru River, at Glsborno. Maps and Plans, subject to an addition of a swing, similar to that used in tho Napier Bridgo, can now bo seen at the offlco of Messrs Winter and Hay. Engineers and Surveyors, Glsborno. Filial Plans and Spectflcat'ons will be ready for inspection not later than tho 21th December. Tenders must bo lodged at tho Offloa of the Engincor, not later that 12 a.m., on MONDAY, the 3rd of January. A preference will bo given to the consideration of all tend guarantee tho complet ion of tbe Bridgo before tho 15th of April. All Information can bo obtained on application to tho Engineers or at my office, Gisborne. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accopted. W. L. REE3, Gisborne. MOUNT EDEN HIGHWAY DISTRICT. N O T I O K. Tenders are required for several Road Works in tho above distriot. Plans and specifications may be inßpooted at the Store, No. 40, Victoria street, where Tenders will also bo received up to i o'clock p.m. of January the 10th, 1851. T. THOMPSON, Chairman. ivfOUNT EDEN HIGHWAY BOARD. Tenders for Carting Road Metal and Scoria Ash during the currant year will be received by the undersigned up to January the 10th, 1881, at io'clockp.*. ■ TTHOMpSON> Chairman. npiKNDERS for the Erection of a School -1 house at Otonga (near Kaurihohore, Whangarei), will be recoived by the Kducation Board. Wyndham-street, Auckland, until noon of FRIDAY, 7th January next. Plan and specification at tho Office of the Board, and on application to tho Chairman Dis triot Sohool Committee, Otonga. nnENDERS for the Erection of a Teacher's H dwelling at Tuafeau will bo received by tho Kduontion Board, Wyndham-street, Auck land, until noon of FRIDAY. 7th January next. Plans and specifications at tho Offlco of the Board, and on application to tho Secretary of the School Committee, Tuakau. mENDERS wanted for the Erection oi a IL Cottage at Babylon (four miles from Helensville) to be commenced early next month. All the materials will be supplied on the ground alongside the creek close to tho site. Plans and specification to be seen at Mr Little's, opposite the Government House, Symonds street, where scaled tenders will be rftcsJvod, December 18, 1880. mENDERS WANTED for the Erection A of a Four-roomed Cottage at Drury Plans may be seen at the Royal George Hotel, New markot, whoro tendors will ba received till THUKSDAY, tho 23rd inst., at icm,-Alex. Cal/DBR. TO BUILDERS.—Tenders will bo re reived until noon of THURSDAY, the 23rd instant, for the Erection of a House at Mount Eden. Plane, &c, to be seen at No. 10, South British Chambers.—Edmund Bell, Archi tect. urapery. t"a7t few weeks OF THE G C S R H A EEL A A E i T P ! DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP ON THK 31st DECEMBER. THE WHOLE STOCK MUST BE CLEARED 1 riREAT CAORIFICESi /^IKKAT QAOI'IFICKS KB" During the remainder of the Sale we intend to SLAUGHTER the Balance of tho STOCK at Prices UNPRECEDENTEDLY LOW: and those who wish to make their Sum mer Purchase advantageously should make it a point to INSPECT THE BARGAINS! SMERFIELD & TECK, 0 JU ■ DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, AND OUT i FITTERS, 1 134, QUKEN-STEEET.



To JLet. TO LET, One or Two FurnisSed Roroms. Apply this Office. < mo L&T, Two Unfurnished Rooms, with JL Fire place.—ApDly to Mr Clarkßon, West etreet, Newton, near King's Arms Hotel. fT\O LET, House of Six Rooms; gas and JL gas fittings; and water laid on. Waterloo Quadrant.—W. and J. Frater, Shortland-Btreet, rtlO LET/in Conquest Place, Parnell, two .a. Five/roomGd Cfittases,— Apply S. Meekan, Parnell Rise. 0' LET, in the ftewttfn Road, a Two story House', in good Order: wieh garden, good well, and /owl house. Rent 10a 6d per , Week,—Applyjjn the premises. : fiftd LET, 4;-r6dmed Cottage, nearly new ? ? large cistern arid ever? convenience;: Mount Roskill Rop.d.—Apply to Morley and White,' Eden Terrace.' . T^fORTH 6HOKE — Houses to Let X% Furnished or Unfurnished: Building Sites and Cottages for Sale.-Oliver Mays, Post Office Store, JJevonport. ■--.., -^r o' R T II O U X JK. TO' LET, for a, term, Mr Tunny's Residence, Stokes' Point; six! large rooms, grounds beauti fully laid out, and delightful view. R; HORNB, Shortlandstreet. For Sale. TJIOR SALE \n rare cnance for a poor -R? man, as it muat be sold), IGI acres Choice Country Land, Bituated in the Parish of Puke atua. County of Eden, in the Wainui High way District. The property is nicely situated, commanding an extensive view. It fronts two main roads, and settlors' farms not far distant, and adjoins Mr Scott's farm. The whole country around is valuable property, and rißlng in value. Tho whole is cleared, and is dearly all level. The above is offered at 7s 9d pier acre.-Apply to Carbines and Lusher, Auctioneers, Queen street. 0 PRINTERS AND OTHERS.-For Saloor Lease, the "WaikaWMail," pub lished at Cambridge, near Auckland. Imme diate possession.—For particulars apply, to Joseph Ivess, St. Aflaph-street, Cbrißtohurch, F~OR SALE (£65 cash), Firm, 31 Acres, ( rtrtly improved', fenced, and good supply of wood and water, metalled road round two sides; price £505.—Apply this office. JCpOR SALE, or To Let, a First-rate P Bußinefis in Walkato. Stock atavalua tion if required.—Apply to L. D. Nathan & Co. bit OR SALE (Grace-street, Ponsonby), a X? well-finished House, and about|acro garden, &c; 110 ft. frontage to Grace-street, very good position, &c—l). F. Evans. FAKNKLL.— Nice bouse of six rooms, &c, &c, in good position. Must be sold. Price, only £200.—D. F. Kvans, Estate Agent, 71, Quoen-streot. FOR~~SALE, a Comfortable Family Residence, within an easy distance of Nelson, in a most healthy locality; with 7 acres of good land, two of which is a snlendid orchard in full bearing. Terms easy.—Further particulars, apply Office of this paper. jmuß SALE a large Two-storey Work- JJ Bhop ; well-built.; roofed with corrugattd iron; suitable for a boot or brush factory, or cabinotmakor's shop, &0., &c.; frontage 55 feet by 75 feet; freehold allotment. Near the Host Office, Karangahape iioad, Newton.—Apply H. Burman, Fruit salesman, Karanghapo Road. 1/IOR SALE, in Newton, near Fairburn'a F property, a Very nico House of S rooms, workshop, fowl-house, tank, well, pump, good garden ; all In tlrst-olaBS order, and in Rood position. Only £210.—D. Fi Evans, Estate Agent, 74, Qiieen-Btreet. f£ 1 i\ M *I.W*> LKNT on Building Hoolety <A.L\J principles, or or other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and ukuib negotiated. See List of Properties for Sale on 4th page.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane.— Seven per cent, allowed on money deposited for nvestmep' I" aniTTn the island of motu- J PAPU FOX SAoE. Oilers aro invited for the Purchaßß ot thoOne- Bixth Undivid'd Share or Interest of Robert Maxwell in 2iOo acres in tho Island of Motupapu, Hauraki Uult, forming fection 374t.0., in the i :ounty of Edon, and Piovinco of Auckland ; It in held undor tho Crown Grant, Registered No. 42138. and Kobert Maxwell is one of the Six Grantees, tenants in common. The land is bounded towards the North and East by high water lino on tno shore; towards South South Kast and South by land granted to Robert Graham; to wards tho West by high water lino on tho shore to Public Reserve; thenco by said Public Reserve; and thence to wards tho West by highwater lino on the shoro. Motnpapu Island is one of tho Gems of the Hauraki Galf; rich and fertile; and the Share for eale. when partitioned, would form an ex cellent farm for a working settler. For f urthor particulars apply to SIEVWhIWHT & STOUT. Solicitors, Wellington. Wellington, 17th December, 1880. T7* O X BALE, CHOICE BCILDINGALLOIMENTS Belgkovk Estatk, Situated in EDEN TERRACE, SUBURBS OF AUCKLAND. Plan at Morley & White's. For particulars apply to CHRISTOPHER BAILEY, Mou it, Eden Road. TmOR SALE, AT COST PRICE, AN ASTRONOMICAL TELESCOPE, " with five-inch Object Glass "iv the clear," mounted as transit instrument on massive brass trumicon stand, also with Cooke & Sons' N 0.'49 Equatorial Mounting. Stir Finder, Dow Cap, Battery of ono terres trial, and six Astronomical Eyo Pieces. E. PORTER & CO., QUEKN-BTREKT, 'Al/Cgr.AND. ill O it Q A L E ? >O 1 "CALEDONIAN"ENGINE, lOJin. Cylinder. 1 •' SOHO " ENGINE, 6iin. Cylinder. 1 " HORIZONTAL"! ENGINE, sin. Cylinder. 2 " STEAM LAUNCH " ENGINES, 4Jin. Cylin der, fitted with Link Motions. 1 " WINDING " ENGINE, 7in. Cylinder, fitted with Link Motions. TUBULAR BOILERS, Vertical or Horizontal. 1 WOOL PRESS, Screw, 7ft. 61n. x 3Jin. diameter. 1 PAIR TWIN POILKRS and Mountings Complete, 20 H.P. Nominal. R. H. YEOMAN, ALBERT BOILER WORK 9. 171 O R S A L K. FINE FABM AND GOOD FLAX MILL. Good Flax Mill, with water-power oapablo of driving any amount of machinery, together with fine Farm of 200 acres of alluvial land unsurpassed in quality, with over 1,000 tons 6of very fine Klax, and abundance in tb,e neighbourhood, fhis 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 40 miles distant from Auckland, and has railway communication, with good roads, along with water carriage for Produco to railway Btatlon.—Apply to George Fraser, Or J. C. Anderson, no. 6, South British Insurance Buildings. VILLA SITES, CAMPJrJELLVILLE, PONSONBY. Mr John C ampbell has instructed the under signed to dispose of all his Choice Villa Sites as above. These allotments, bavim? a largo frontage to Ponsonby and Shelly Beach Roads, Curran, Emmett, and Harsfleld streets, are unsurpassed for position, view of harbour, size, &c. The allotments are marked off on the ground. Price and terms on application. DIGNAN te ARMSTRONG, 4 and 5, Imperial Chambers, Vulcan Lane. 7\ N S A^ L E. 1 BOAT (Clinker Built) MAST SAILS, and OAUSlcomplet Apply to J. C R A I G, FORT-STREET. m v a k jk i v is, _L PER ' OCEOLA,' 300 Tons VICTORIAN COMPANY BONE DUST. CLARK AND GANE, FORT-STREET. pOALI fi OA L ! ! ft O A L! ! ! WHAU WHAU COAL MINES, WHANGAREI. O FFIC X: No. 8, Lower Queen-street. W. SLOANE. Agent. O- U1- jj B~K OXO.E RS, tIAVK NOW LANDING, E • 'Famenoth' and 'Looh noon, 1,200 PACKAGES, Consisting ot GROCERIES AND OILMEN'S STORES, AND HAVE FOE SALE AMERICAN RANGES AND STOVES BARBED STEEL FENCING WIRE DOUGLAS PUMPS, LAWN MOWERS CORNTSACKS, GRINDSTONES, OIL STONES, &c, &c, &c. Agents for J. Craig & Son's Celebrated Scotch- Whiskey. HULL BROTHERS, Auctioneers, Wine and Spirit Merchants, Queen-stroet I Kauri Gum|Stores, Breakwater Free and Eondod Stores, Albert-ssreot,



Public Notices. 4 UCKLAND SUMMER MEETMG. . j-\ 1 (The Drawing will take place TO-MORROW jWe^itw). at 8 p.m., at the United Servico aOl6u H. N.ABBOTT. BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS PRE SENTS.—A few of the rftroh r admired Self-acting Fountains, with Fißh UloKb,' com plete, for sale by H. White, High-street. IT is Beally Wonderful where F. Tomlin 80D, Draper, Parnell, Rets such a Large and Choice Assortment of Fanoy Goods from ? Look ia his window. THE SOUTHERN "CROSS PETRO LEUM COMPANY. Peraons desirous of .obtaining Proprietary In terests in the abova Company, previous to regl i Btration can ascertain ail particulars from A.- SAUNDKRS, Insurance Buildings. CHRISTMAS CAKES ! CHRISTMAS CAKES !• MINCE PIES! ETC. Wanted the Public to try our Celebrated Currant Pound Cakes; also, our Mince Pies.— Messrs O'Brien and Glenn, New Zealand Bakery, Parnell. N.B.—Orders, for Mince Pie 3, are re p ectf ully.invited not later than the 23rd inst. nnHK Secretary will be obliged to those L Ladies who have undertaken to work for the Christmas Tree to be held for tne Young Women'B Institute, will kindly send in their contributions as soon as possible.—Young Women's Institute, Queen-street, December 20, 1880. T>ROF. ERASER will be a /&Xi?o\ » home for the purpose of giving {gKHnvrj }'ryate Examinations during the /RTtfJ/n holidays. V* lH Laßt ay W tOWB, SATOBDAY, v,rf \ January Ist. f \ Persons who want china busta, A \ etc., will please send at once. JP®^*» PONSONBY ROAD, wßr Top of Franklin Road, Auckland. IT Is Quite True I am Selling 4 Row Black Snake Bracelets at 13 pair, and 6 Row at la 3d pair.-F. Tomlinson, Draper, Parnell. im O U N D AT LAST. JOHN EAKLE, A G B N T. BUBIiIC N 0 Til CE. The Traffic on Oakley Creek Bridge, on the Great North Road, between Point Chevalier and Whau District Board, will be closed from Monday, the 20th, to Tuesday, the 21th. R. GARRETT, Chairman Point Chevalier Highway Board. LUCKS ALL GOLD MINING COM PANY (Limited). The Directors have made a Call (the first) of Sixpence per Share on the Capital of the Com pany payable to the Manager, at the Company a Offlco, Shortland'atreet, Auckland, on WED NESDAY, the 11th JaTiuary,|lßSl. F. A. WHIM, Auckland, Manager. 13th December, 1880. BAY OF ISLANDS COAL COMPANY (LIMITED). NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS. Oa and after the Ist January, 1881, a Cer tificate, stating the exact quantity of coal put on board, will be given by the Shipping Master to the Master of every vessel loading coal from the Kawakawa Colliery. Customers and the general Public, when purchasing cargoes of coal or paying freight thereon, are recom mended to do bo only in accordance with the quantity stated in this (shipping Certificate. By order of the Board. HBNRY GILFILLAN, JUN., Secretary. Auckland, December 10,1880. AUCKLAND SAVINGS BANK. J\. The Trustees are prepared to LEND Money on Freehold Securities in sums of £50 and up wards. Applications for Loans to be Bent in by TUESDAY, the Ith January, 1881. RICHARD CAMERON, Manager. mo LEATHER MERCHANTS, BOOT JL AND SHOE IMPORTERS, AND OTHERS. The undersigned begs to inform the trade that he continues to snip all descriptions of Goods in their line, and, from his intimate knowledge of the Colonial and English markets, is in a position to offer special advantages to Importers in their business relations wlthKng land, not obtainable through any other channel. References: Bank New South Wales. J. W. HO ARE, Worcester Pabk, Maiden, Sdrhey. CIENCING! FENCING! FENCING! I can do all kinds of Fencing at lower prices han anybody. Here's the proof: Best Hobarton Palinu Fence, 58s; Heart Kauri Posts and Kails, and Kauri Palings. 455; Puriri Posts and 3 Hobarton Bails. 41s; ao Kauri, 345; Wire Fence (5 wires), 20s: Top Hail, 25s ; Puriri Posts, Hobarton Top Kail and 5 wires, 335. Other kinds equally cheap. The materials and work of best description. Large stocs ot Posts and Rails for tale, at low prices. Posts bored and morticed, and rails dressed on ground, SAM. WHITE, Fencer, Custom-house-street. /"IHKISTMAS and New Year Cards (or VV the Million; the Largest and Choioest Selection in Auckland. From Id each.—F. Tomlinson, Draper, Parnell. /CHRISTMAS CHEER—If you really VV like a cup of good Tea, try my "Very Rich Deep Brown Tea," at 3s per lb, or 61bs for 16s 6d: New Currants, 7d par lb; Klemo Raisins, off stalk, [8d; Sultanas, dressed, Sd; Mixed Peel, Is 6d; New Figs, large boxes, 2a; Barcelona Nuts, 9d; Wine Blfcuits, by the tin, 9d; New Potted Meats, New Curry, New Jellies, Jordan Almonds, &c; Ship atoro Treacle, id. ; Shio i Store Dried Apples, 6id; Cornflour, 6d; Bulad < Oil (job), 6d; Rice. 2Jd; 5,000 Cigars (something fine), 3 for Is; Honey, Cd; Virginia Tobacoo, 4s 9d (less to the trade); 450 boxes Choice Teas, 20s, 235, 255, and 27s per box; 141bs bag MoUill's Best Oatmeal, 2a 3d; Company's No. 1 Sugar, 20s per bag; Limejuice, 10d.~FP.EDK. Whitehkad, Victoria-street, Auckland. TERMS-CASH. WAITEMATA. FLOUR MILL'S PRICES CCitRBNT (Wholesale). btibjoct to alteration without notice, Sacks. lOCs. 60s. £ B. d. £ s. d. £ b. d. Fino Flour, per ton 13 0 0 13 10 0 14 0 0 J. 1.. Flour, perton 12 0 0 12 10 0 13 0 0 A. Flour, per ton 12 0 0 — — Wheat Meal .. 13 0 0 - - Sharps, per ton .. 510 0 — — Bran, per ton, .. 510 0 — . — The above prices include sacks and bags. Sacks and bags not returnable. Cabin Biscuits, £18 per ton; cases 2s 6d each. Also a large assortment of Fancy Bisouits; prio list on application. TERMS: CASH. Office: Lower Queen-street, Auckland, Ist November, 1880. JOHN LAMB. rTIHORNTON SMITH, AND FIRTH'S _L PRICES CURRENT (Wholesale) Subject to alteration without notloe. Sacks. 100's. 60V Crown Brand Flour £ s. d. £s. d. £s. d. perton 13 0 0 13 10 0 11 U 0 T.S.&F. Canterbury Flour 12 0 0 1210 0 13 0 0 Sharps, per ton .. 510 0 .. .. Bran,perton .. .. 510 0 .. •. Fowl Wheat .. ~ 3s. 6d. per bushel. The above prices include sackß and bagf; saok and bags not returnable Teems: Cash CITY FLOUR MILLS AND BISCUIT MANUFACTORY. Auckland, November 1,1880. Wo beg to advise you that our Prices from his date are as under: Sacks. 10Olb3. 501bs. £ s. d. £ s.d. £ s. d. Anchor Flour, ton.. 12 0 0 12 0 0 13 0 0 Baker'sKxtra. ton.. 13 0 0 — — Sharps, por ton ..500 — — Bran, perton ..500 — — Cabin Bread, ton .. 18 0 0 - — lOOlba. 501ba. lOOlbs. Cases .. .. 2s (id 2s Sks. la Wo are yours truly, J. BYCROFT & CO. npHE "VT EW T>HOTOGRAPHY. INSTANTANEOUS PICTURES! MARTIN & PARTINGTON, photographists, Market Entrance, Quebn-sthket. Mr Josiah Martin having made special study at the Royal College ot Chemistry, London, of the Latest Improvements in Rapid Photo graphy by the Gelatine-Bromide process, has entered into Partnership with Mr W. H. T. Partington (late with Messrs Hemus and Hanna and Mr Bartlett), and will Open their new Por trait Gallery in a few days. The great success which has attended these new Dry Plates in Europe and America has established their superiority, and produced quite a kevolution in Photograpry. The most beautiful Pictures, preserving the Natural Attitude and Expression of the sitter, can now be takan in scarcely one second of time, and without any delay in preparation. Children's Portraits and Family Groups, can bo photographed iv ac instant, without the least constraint. For Out-door Photography this process has superior advMitases. Picnic Parties, Portrait Groups and Views, also Photon, of Horses and other animals, will be taken on tho shortest notice. WILL OPEN IN A FEW DAYS.



Public Notioes. TVAZAAR ! BAZAAR !' BAZAAR ! EVERYBODY SHOtfLD OO TO THE GRAND CATHOLIC BAZAAE,, NOW ON IN THE A Ii I? S R T TT ALL, DAE£??-STREET. Open from — till irf'jJm ADMIBBIOH J-ONE SHILLING. THOROUGH OF PARNELL. "DOG REGISTRATION ACT, 1880." Notice Ib hereby given that the following place has been appointed the Registration Office for Registering Dogs in the Borough of Par nell:— THE SANITARY INSPECTOR'S RESIDENCE' MANUKAU KOAD, PARNELL, And that MR JOSEPH LOWNDES is appointedl Registrar under the above Act. S, REYNOLDS. Town Clerk. December 21,188-I. r\NEHUNGA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, The Committee invite the Parents of Children attending tho Schools, and others interested in Education, to be present at the Distribution ot Prizes on THURSDAY livening, 23rd instant, at 7.30 o'clock. O" ~LD CALEDONIAN GOLD MININU COMPANY (LIMITED). NOTICE. The Directors have determined to offer to the present Shareholders 2,450 of the Reserved Shares, in the proportion of One to Thrbe of the Shares held by them, on payment ot 10a per ghare. Applications for such Shares, with a depoßit of lus per Share, to be forwarded to the under signed not later than Monday, January 31st, IBsi. JAS. STODART, Secretary. Shortland-street, Auckland, December 21, 1880. "VriGHTSOIL.—J. Mull&ly, Sole Con. J3I tractor for Parnell. Ponsonby, Karanga hapc, Newmarket, and Grafton Road Districts. All orders left at the Offices of the saveral dis tricts, or at Mr Miller's, Graf ton Road, and Mr Haye's, Karangahape Road, will be punctually attended to. IN consequence of the Liberal Patronage bestowed on me, I will repair, Gratis, the Sewing Machines of two or three poor widows, for a Christuas Box.-D. S. Chambers, lhe London Sewing Machine Shop, IV 0. 5, Adam's Arcade, Upper Queen-street. VrOTlCE.—Persons Landing at Wood's .131 Island without Written Authority of Yres de Moidroy, Esq., will be prosecuted.—C. de L'cau, Auckland, 20th December, 1880. THE ROYAL MAIL COACH between WAIUKU and PUKEKOHE Leaves Waiuku.: Leaves Pnkekohe: Monday \ Friday 3 Bdar [ U am- Sama aaySl ZIM P<nu Saturday j Saddle Houses on Hire. BROWN & PARKKR, Proprietors. Waiuku, Nov. 15.1880. BEAUTIFUL Books of New Zealand Ferns for everyone, 103. instead of 235, during the Holidays,—The Fern Dep6t, 5, Adams's Arcade, Upper yucen-street, Auck land. MRS. ALLAN WEST TEACHER OV Vocal and Instrumental Music. Present Address— Devonshire House, Hobson-street. im w. p v c k c y. NATIVE LAND PURCHASE AGENT AND LICENSED INTERPRETER. 12, N.Z. Insurance Buildings, Auckland. i^iHRISTMAS comfls but Once a Year. \J As usual, every child Purchasing Three Pair of Socks and Stockings, will (Receive a Present.—F. Tomlinaon, Draper, Parnell. VTOTICE.—The City Council Offices will J3I be Closed od the 25th and 27th instants, and on the Ist and 3rd January. 1881.— V. A. Philips. Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, 20th December, 1880. r^ RAND MASQUERADE BALL, To hi Held in the ALBERT HALL, ON BOXING NIGHT, DECEMBER 27th, 1880. SINGLE TICKETS 4S. Dancing to commence at 10 p.m. An efficient Band and M.C. provided. No Ladles Admitted without Masks. T^ D. DAL LE N, BAKKR AND CONFECTIONER, O.UEKN STKEBT, in thanking his Customers for their Patronage this last J2 months, Will be happy to take any orders for Chbist mas, by way of Dkksskd Poultry, Christmas Mince Meat, Minor Pi us, Plum Poddinqs, In various sizes to Order, and on Reasonable Terms. Order 3to be given in early. ERBY'S ROYAL MAIL LINE OF COACHKS to Ohinemutu, Hot Springs and Tauranga, leaving Tauranga every Mon day Wednesday, and Friday, at 8 a.m.; and returning every Tuesday, T&iiraday, and Satur day. Through to Napier, Wednesday, at 8 a.m. Fare, £5. Uvery and Bait Stables. Spring Btreet, Tauranga. Buggies, Waggonettes, and Vehioles of all kinds for Hire. Booking Office, Spring street TKTEW TWEEDS AIND COATINGS. Just Oprnkb Up, at H. L. POSSENESKIE'S, NEW TWEEDS AND COATINGS, Comprising Bliss, West of England, Bannock burn, and various other manufactures of Scotch Tweeds. New Tweeds and Coatings I A Large Variety of French and German T weefiß. Nrw Tweeds and Coatings 1 Worsted Coatings in all Shades and Patterns. Nkw TwaEDS and Coatings ! Superior Meltons, Beavers, and Venetians in all shades. New Tweeds and Coatings ! West of England Superfine Black and Blue. NEW TWEEDS AND COATINGS! JUST OPENED OUT, H. L. POSSENESKIE'S, Merchant Tailor & Habitmaker, Opposite the South British Insurance Buildings. dHORTLAND-STREICT, AUCKLAND. N.B.—A Large Variety in Fancy Vestlngs for Summer wear. Special Observance: All work warranted Hand-Made on\». Publications. NOW READY! NOW EEADY! "ORBTT'3 A UCKLAND A LMANAC AND Provincial Handbook, WITH WHICH IS PRHBKNTED A Large Map of Provincial District of Auckland, Specially Constructed and Kngravkd us W. and A. K. Johnston, Geographers and Engravers to the Queen. THE CONTENTS INCLUDE I NEW AND INTERESTING DESCRIPTIVE 1 . MATTKR HIGH-WATER TABLES ILLUSTRATIONS OF NKW ZEALAND SCENEEI NEW GUIDE TO HOT LAKES FULL SYNOPSIS OF LAND LAWS AND CROWN LANDS OPEN GRANT AND FOSTER'S REPORT ON AUCK LAND- NEW DIRECTIONS FOR FARM AND GARDEN. &C, &C., &C. PRICE—ONE SHILLING. N.8.-Obtalnable from all Stationers and Iron tho Evening Stab Office.



BcolesiastioaL T E 8 U 8 ONLY. MRS HAMPSON • Will deliver Gospel Addresses In the St. James's HaU' TO-NIGHT (Tuesday)i Wednesday, ana Thursday, commencing at 7.30. Prayer Mooting every Morning, from z to S o'clocki- ST. LUKE'S CHRISTMAS TKEB AND STALL. An Art Union ot the remaining Goods la connection with tho Christmas Tree and SfciU will be held in the Newmarket Hall, on WED NESDAY, 23rd December at 7.30 p.m. Ad mission, Free. YOUJTG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. ! A BREAKFAST MEETING Will ba held at the ltooraa on CHRISTMAS MORNING. Meeting ai 7. Breakfast at 7.30. Subject for Conversational Meeting-2nd Corinthians, 9th chapter, lSth verse. Tickots, Is each, tor whioh early application is requested, may ba had at tho Rooms and of Members of Committee,^ Uon. Sec. ■piTT-STREET WESLEYAN SUN DAY-SCHOOL TNDUSTRIAL JjJXHIBITION, AT THE LOBNE-STRKKT HALL. WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, AND FRIDAY, This Week. This Exhibition will be Opened TO-MORROW (Wednesday) EVENING, at 7 o'clock, by the Eev. W. Morley. There will be on view, beside* a Large and Interesting Collection ot Exhibits prepared by the Scholars of the above School, a Varied Assortment of Curios-Fijian, Tonnan, Maori, &c, &c; Valuable Paintings and Works of Art, Machinery, Microscopes, Telegraph, Telephone, and other articles of interest too numerous to particularise. Weighing, Pulllntr, &c, and Eleotrloal MV ohines of beautiful construction, can be nsea. HNTKBTAINMENTSIeach Evening, In addi tion to the ordinary atir&ctions, as follows :— Wednesday-Two Short CONCERTS will be given respectively by the Pitt-Btreet Church ana School Choirs, at 7.15 and 8.15 p.m. Thursoay-LIMKLIGHT VIEWS by Mr Dennes, and LECTURE by Mr Joslab. Martin. Fbiday (Christmas Eve)— The BoautUnl CHRISTMAS TREE, which will be on view on each occasion save this, will be Distributed. Each purchaser of a Christ mas Tree ticket will receive a Prize, there being no blanks. Admission to the Exhibition, Is; Children, 6d. Admission to the Distribution of fhe Christ mas Tree, on Friday evening, Is each. Tickets for two admissions to Exhibition, and Christmas Tree, 2s (id. .meetings. fU A.C.B. SOCIETY. Jjl. AUCKLAND BRANCH. The Half-yearly Meeting ot the above will take place in St. Patrick's, Hobson - street, on W JCDNKSDAY next, 22nd inst., at 8 o'clock p.m. Business: Kleotion of Officers, &o. J. O'BRIBN. Seorctary. AMILTON AND AUCKLAND (TK AROHAi PROSPECTING A9- SOMATiONk A United Meeting of the above wiU be held, at No. 5, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland, on THURSDAY, 23r4 instant, at 7.30 p.m. Business: Important. f-EORGE EDGECUMBK, j secretaries. R. itANDER9ON, i secretaries. XTEWTON AND AKCH HILL WORK. 1» ING MEN'S CLUB. All interested and wishing to join are re quested to meet at the Club-room, corner of Crawford-Btreet, Great North Road, at 8 p.m. on WEONESD xV next. ORKING MEN'S POLITICAL. ASSOCIATION. The Committee are requested to meet on, TUESDAY Evening, at 7.30, in the Temperance Hall School-room. Bußiueaß of importanoe. GKO. W. HESLOP, Hon. Seo. pro tern. Stove and Uven Maker. mHE BEST CHRISTMAS PRESENT you oan make is one of ETEEBERT TT QMITH'S IMPROVED HEW ZEALAND ECLIPSE WROUGHT-IRON COTTAGE RANGES. FIVB PER CENT DISCOUNT ALLOWED OFF ALL PURCHA3ES XHIS WEEK. DEWAKE OF IMITATIONS «d CD J Wt&WT I<D I g " S AUGKLAND/^ * WHAT THE PEESONS WHO HAVE THEM IN USE SAY J Testimonial.—Mr H. Bmith: Dear sir,—ln reply to your inquiries regarding the New Zea and Eclipse Cottage Range I nave had from you, I have pleasure informing you that is has given entire satisfaction. It requires very little coal, and is indeed in every way equal to the recommendations as you gave me of it. Truly yours, F. A.Twimane.—Graf ton Road, Novem- Mr'H. H. Smith.—l'he wrought-jron Range I purchased from you in Jane last has proved a very satisfactory artlclo. I am informed it economises fuel and babes thoroughly. I have no hesitation in recommending these jßangeß.— P. Biss.—Graf ton Road, Bth October 1878. Stoves sold on tho Deferred Payment System. AUCKLAND IRON WORKS, DURHAM-STREET. Auctions. TO-MORROW. GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS. W. DOW DE N WILL sell by auction at 11 o'clock To-morrow (Wednesday), at the Ex change Mart, 10 cases Bacon 100 boxes White Starch 10 cases Blue 20 Oisos T.D. Pipes 5 cases Table Salt 20 bags V. Barley 20 ba^s Pearl Barley 100 boxes Tea 30 half-chens Tea 2 oases Lard 2 kegs Prime Butter 2 cases Biscuits 10 tons Flour 10 cases Cornflour 20 cases Salmon 21 sacks Salt THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23/ CONTINUANCE OF SALE. ' JEWELLERY, CHAINS, ORNAMENTS, SILVER WATCHES. GOODS. COMMENCING AT HALF-PAST TEN Vy O'CLOCK. i GABRIEL LEWIS, Auctioneer. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31. LEASE OF MOUNT EDEN AND CHAIN B£R TOLLS. B. TON'KS i CO. HAVE received instructions from Mr T. Thompson, to sell by auction, on Friday, the 31st instant, at 12 o'clock, The Lease of the Tolls Leviable at the Mount Eden Toll and Quarry Road Chain Bar, from the US January, 1881, toMst December. Conditions at Mart. a ■ —— [Continued on Fourth Page.]