AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

PER ALBION.

DISTRESS IN NEW SOUTH WALES

ALLEGATION OF A SYDNEY TAM

MANING RING.

N. S. WALES,

Parliament re-opened on the thirteenth. The secret manner of conducting [the inquiry into the recent railway accident at Parramatca was strongly condemned. On the fourteenth the stamp duties were consideied and carried. The tariff resolu tions increased duties on spirits imported also distilled in the colony, sparkling and other imported wines were agreed to. Several disclosures indicating shocking neglect of educational advantages by parents' of childrjn, in country places have excited comment. shipping trade is dull. The Government discontinued the use of hydraulic cranes, steam cranes being sufficient for present requirements. Allegation by the „lderman, that up wards of £10,000 was being paid to con tractors for plastering 9 rooms in the Town Hall, has been categorically denied by the City Architect, weo explains that the sum covers floorings, gasfittings, windows, and much other work.

The most extensive bush fire ever ex perienced, raged on the night of the 13th lound Newcastle.

The Council of Education having decided to appoint Mr Cleary teacher of| elocution in public schools the Hurley Member of the Assembly, has given notice to question whether the Ministery is aware that Cleary is an advanced Jesuit, The projected Fydney meat preserving company failed to form, and decided to wind up. A girl was lately bitten by a shark at lake Macquarrie, aud is now progressing favourably, amputation is unnecessary. The Executive Commissioncs of the Exhibition entertained 500 guests on the evening of the 13th. The Governor has received two deputa tions praying commeutation in Rogan's sentence and several petitions, with more than 3,000 signatures in the aggregate. The Governor replied, promising consider ation of the Executive, but gave no hope ot the reversal of the previous nearly unan imous decision. He declined to receive Rogan's mother and sister. A practical discovery rendering bank notes non-photographic, has been discovered by a Sydney chemist. It is stated that the lead ing banks are in treaty for the purchase of the patent. A Bathurst chemist was severly injured by the explosion of a bottle of sodium. Subscriptions for Irish relief are pouring in. Country towns are moving in the mat ter. Influential gentlemen are personally canvassing Sydney. Frazer and Co., have given £250, and promised a second ditto if required. The Bank of New South Wales contributed £500. Prominent theatrical and musical artists subscribed handsomely, besides offering their services for an enter tainment fund.

It is rumoured that Mr Carlisle, traffic manager, intends resigning in consequence of comments in the Assembly relative to the late accident.

A numerous meeting of Protectionists has been held to protest against the fiscal policy of the Government.

An Alderman in the Goulburn Council stated that a certain Alderman was em bezzling the Council's money, and refused to withdraw the allegation. Mr Burton, circus proprietor, is insolvent. Among the alledged causts is losses in store and hotel. Liabilities, £5034; assets, £4854. The Maori Troupe are performing at Wagga Wagga to fair houses.

VICTORIA.

Negotiatons have beon opened between the men on sttike and the Harbour Trust. Eighty men refused to work till their wages were raised a shilling per day. A lad named John Lawson has been com mitted for throwing a stone and destroying the sight of a lady. The Go-alburn Valley line was opened to Shepparton on the 13th. Mr Woods and Mr Longmore attended. Large. consign ments of wheat are expected Horn the dis trict. Wednesday. The main building of the International Exhibition, including the dome, is nearly completed. The erection of temporary courts has been commenced. Owing to the strong representations of the English Com missioners at the Exhibition, joined by those of France, Italy, and Switzerland, the Government has consented to provide additional space to the extent of 100,000 feet. An occidental explosion of gun-cotton took place at Braybrook. Four lads who were lishing observed a wooden building burning close by, and an explosion took place shortly after. All the lads were seriously injured by the explosion. The presence of the gun-cotton in the building is unexplained. The affairs cf the Australian and Euro pean and Commercial Banks are adjusted. The shareholders of the former receive 325., or its equivalent, and that represents a loss of 335.

The Harbour Trust has decided to carry out Sir John Cootie's scheme on such land as they are possessed of. This is done in some measure as a protest. Captain Pearce will proceed to Europe by the Kent to exhibit a penoroma of Victoria, with descriptive lectures, with a view to encouraging emigration.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

The Postmaster-General has received in formation that the steamer Seine has arrived at Banjoewangie, with a section of the duplicate cable to be laid between that place and Poit Darwin. . The Irish relief committee have received £2,188 additional subscriptions. £1,500 wa3 received from Archbishop Goold, in cluding his own donation of £50. Several subscriptions of 100 guineas have been re ceived, aud the committe hope to remit £5,000 to the Lord Mayor of Dublin on Fiiday. Meetings in aid of the fund have been held all over the country and large sums collected. Hot weather has caused a number of bush fires in various parts of the country. The fires have been most severe about Ararat and Murchison, where the destruction of property is greatest. In many cases dwel lings had to be abandoned for fear of their being destroyed. There is a sailors' strike at Port Adelaide. The sailors demand £7 per month for the homeward voyage, and shipmasters offer £6. Several Primitive Methodists at Moonta mines have seceded from the body, and call themselves Independent Methodists. _A dispute has arisen between the two partios as to the division of church buildings. The Southern Cross, which was stranded at Cape Douglas on Friday last, is new firmly embebbed on the beach. Captain Lardner, of Mount Schank, who formerly sailed in the Souteern Cross, on visiting the wreck, found the son of au old mate—Mr Harrisson, pilot of Hobart Town—and took charge of the lad. The newly-opened coffee tavern was largely patronised.

QUEENSLAND.

Miss Potts, while bathing at Emu Park, Rockhampton, was carried out a long distance by a retiring wave. Miss Mary Ann Hayes, who was with her, boldly swam out to sea, and, after great exertions, brought Miss Potts on shore insensible. Natural resiration was restored in half-aa oour. Miss Hayes, who is a splendid swimmer, behaved nobly.

TASMANIA.

The Tasmanian Treasurer's Budget shows a net deficiency for last year of £135,000, which is to be met by Treasury bills extend iag over ten years. Ihe estimated revenue for the ensuing year is £381,500. and the expenditure £404,532, leaving a deficiency of about £35,000. £12,000 is to be provided for by new taxation through the Customs ; £22,000 by an excise duty of 3d per gallon on beer and Is 3d on spirits, aud by the im position of a property tax. The duties on tobacco will be 2s 6d per lb ; kerosine, 6d per gallon. Works of art are to be admitted ad valorem.

A loan of £400,000 at 4 per cent is to be raised.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before J. M. Dargaville Esq,, J.P.)

KITTY IN HER CUPS,

Kitty Jones, alias Liutwhite, was brought up again, charged with being druuk and disorderly in Akcr's buildings, Drake-street on the night of the 20th instant. Kitty denied the soft impeachment; she was not drunk, neither did she swear. Constable Herbert Jones deposed to Kitty's conduct, she was very drunk ; he wished her to go quietly home ; her lan guage was very bad, especially to an elderly lady now in court. Kitty still denied the charges, she was only sitting on a step enjoying the moon light. , . ~ , Maria Richardson, a resident in Akers buildings deposed to Kitty's language, which was terrible. . The words were written, and handed in to the court. The court considered the charges proved, and imposed a line of £5, with costs or three months' imprisonment with hard labour ; ten previous convictions standiug against the prisoner. CHARGES OF LARCENY.

Henry Samway, senior, was charged with the larceny of a" pully block, on the 12th inst., value 12s, the property of Mr R. J. Del.ias.

Henry Sam way, junior, was charged with the larceny of a water-proof coat, value £2, the property of some person unknown. Mr Laishley appeared in defence, aud pleaded uot guilty. Sub-Inspector Pardy asked for a remand , in the first case, as a number of other blocks had been stolen. Mr Laishley objected, as there was really but one case before the Court, which might very properly be dealt "with. [Mr Prime, J.P., now took his seat on the Bench.] The charge against the son was of a similar character. Both father and son had beeu employed at the Theatre Royal, where robberies of this kind had beeu frequent of late. Both cases were remanded until Friday. A MOUNTAIN BREEZK. Francis McGann was charged with as saulting John Hanna at Mount Eden on the 16th inst., by striking him in the face. Complainant was in attendauce, and de sirous of proceeding with the case, as he had suffered considerably in consequence of a heavy blow from defendant, who did not appear in answer to the charge. It was stated that McGann decamped on hearing that complainant had applied for a summons, and had not since been heard of. The case, therefore, was allowed to stand over until the summons could be served upon McGann. 1 his was all the business.

Regatta Notes.

The Committee of the Auckland Regatta Club held another meeting last night, when some business of general interest was transacted.

A letter was received from Mr F. Perrot asking that a race be made for yachts under three tons. Some discussion took place on the subject, the general opinion being that there was a good race for them with the other yachts under six tons, the time allow ance beiug sufficiently reasonable. It was therefore resolved that nothing could be done in the (.matter. Mr Edmouds wrote asking that a race be placed on the programme for open boats under twenty feet not qualified to compete with the second-class opfti sailing boats. The applicant stated that, in the event of such a race being made, the Coy, Attempt, Sissy, U.P., Comet, Meteor, and several others would be entered, The Committee, however, were unable to grant the request last night, but if the owners of these boats are present in the club-room ou the entry eight (Tuesday next) it is very probable that a race will be made up then, and the time and course fixed.

The question of having a race for scows (barges) was then brought on for discussion. It was finally resolved to place the race on the programme, and start it if live entries are leceived. The prize was fixed at £15, aud the course arrauged as follows : From the flagship, round the chequered buoy in Rangitoto Channel, then up the iharbonr, round the hoat off tho Watchman, and back to the flagship. Should this lace ti'kc place, it will doubtless prove oue of the best aud most interostiug ou the pro gramme.

The Victorian Bushrangers

The decision of the Executive with regard to him was read to Scott on Christmas Eve by Mr Read, the gaoler, in the presence of Mr Thurlow, under-sheriff, but he showed little apprehension for his fate. He was slightly agitated at lira*, but eveatually said that he had anticipated Mr Read's visit. He did not, so far as can be ascer tained at present, express regret for his crime or repentance for his past career. On the contrary, he appeared to regard himself as an injured mail, He was slept well and ate heartily of the gaol rations, which were supplied to him daily in the following pro portions :—l_lb bread, _lbhominy, 90z3 of fresh meat, Jib vegetables, J ounce salt, 1 ounce sugar, and Hb of rice. The doctor also allowed each of the condemned men a little tobacco. Large nuuibars of people, animated by a morbid curiosity, expressed a wish to see Scott, but the authorities refused to do so.

Scott stated to Mr Smith that he had for warded a detailed statement of the facts in connection with the case occupying 30 sheets of foolscap paper. He thoughr that the Executive had not given due consider ation to it. The statement was an able one, and very vigorously written. He especially laid great stress on the fact that he did not shoot constable Rowen. Scott expressed his pleasure at the reprieve of Williams and Benuett; but he was greatly surprised at the decision in I ogan's case, as Rogati had not taken any part in the affray at M'GledeV. Rogau seemed heart-broken, and said he had hoped that the Government would have taken into consideration the jury's recom mendation to mercy, especially as he is only 21 years ot age, and almost as young as Williams or Bennett. Rogan then gave Mr Smith a history of bis life, and family con nections in Victoria, who, it would appear, are very respectable persons. His real name is Baker, and his relatives are as yet ignor ant that Rogan is identical with a relative of theirs.

The moment Mr Smith saw Bennett and Williams, they expressed, with tears suffused in their eyes, their gratitude to tho man who, they believed, saved them from an ignominious death ou the gallows.

Mining Matters.

ALBORNIA 70 feet level: The western drive has been timbered right up to tbe face and the leading stope brought forward. •*• ome quartz was broken out of the face of the drive yesterday, in which good colours of gold were seen. The winze that is being sunk on the .lode is 60 feet from the boun dary, and is now down a depth of 15 feet. In breaking out some quartz from the hang ing wall portion in the bottom yesterday, about 121bs. of very rich specimens wete obtained and a good show of gold still left in the bottom. It has now been proved from the fact of getting good gold at the present depth of the winze, that the shot of gold has a drop of over 30 feet perpendicu larly, and the indications are good for a further continuation. There is no change to report from the other workings. Alburnia Tribute. —Hill and party banked yesterday 3ozs Bdwts gold. MoANATAiAti.—The retorted gold was melted at the Bank of New Zealand yester day into a bar weighing 457 ounces. The manager reports as follows' on the past week's operations :—"South cross-cut, tun nel level has been extended 15 feet this week, and is now 25 feet from foot-wall of big reef. The face is in good settled country, heavily charged with mundic, and favourable for piogress and also reefs. Waitcmata cross-cut is now repaired home to face, and as soon as tenders for driving 200 feet are accepted work will be started. 150 feet level: The stopes on All Nations' leader are producing payable stuff here, and also at the 80 feet level. The stopes on the No. 3 reef at the 80 feet level are profitable and will, I think, improve as opened up. The stopes and drives at intermediate and tunnel levels are looking very well. Tho leaders and branches here are so numerous as to form quite a network, and have to be vigorously followed up. During the past four weeks 480 tons (including 4icwt picked stone) have been treated, yielding 6350zs retorted gold, inclusive oi last re* turn. Point Russell section :In driving east at creek level the reef has been much pinched up, hut quartz is now making, and I think after a few feet more driving the lode will greatly i.nprove. —" Thames Advertiser."

SUPREME COURT.-CIVIL SITTINGS

IN BANCO,

(Before His Honor Mr Justice Gillies.)

1!k 1 iiomas James Allen, a debtor.— Mr Laishley appeared for the debtor, aud applied for his discharge, lie said that the application was lirst made in December last, but at that time the required notice had only been gazetted in one of the two daily newspapers of tho city, aud that con sequently the discharge could net be (riven. Since then the notice had bten gazetted through both newspapers, and the necessary affidavits filed. He therefore applied for the discharge of his client.—Granted. Re John Soppett, a debtor, application for discharge.—Mr W. Thorne applied for the discharge.—His Honor said that he saw no reason forrefusing the order, although he observed by the trustee's report thatjthe debtor, while acting as agent, kept no books. If there had been a disposition shown to oppose the dischaige of the man, he should certainly have felt it to be his duty to mark the impropriety of his (the debtor's) conduct in keeping no books by suspending him for a while. As, however, he had been before the Court for six months, and no op position was offered by the creditors, he would grant tbe order. Re Samuel McKAIG, a debtor,—Mr Thorne appeared for the debtor and asked fori his discharge. His, Honor said :— " The facts a3 disclosed by the trustee's re port in this case are somewhat extraordi nary, but if the creditors do not choose to protect their own interests, they cannot ex pect the Court to do so without their assis tance. As there is no opposition I will allow the baukrupt to be discharged. Re Edward Harris Haslett, a debtor. —Mr George applied for the order of dis charge.—His Honor made the following re marks -.—The state of thiugs as set out by the trustee's report in this case is such that I think I ought to prevent the debtor from receiving an immediate discharge. The debts appear to be over £800, of which something like £600 at least are foreign, viz , debts due to creditors iv Melbourne, Sydney, and London. These proceedings only commenced ou the 24th of November last, so that it is clear those creditors could not have been represented.— LMr George : There is only one London creditor, Your Honor, while the Sydney ond Melbourne creditors have had ample time.] There are I believe two London creditors. The proceedings as re cited in the trustee's report are not by any means satisfactory to my mind, and then too, the debtor has only carried on business for fifteen months. He had no funds of his own to begin with, but started with £200 borrowed money, for which he gave a bill of sale over his stock, which, instead of being bis, was tbe property of the creditors who supplied it. Thebusinessfallsoff,and with the viow of attracting attention to his establish ment he endeavours to increase his stock. In order to enable this to be clone, as well as to pay off some liabilities, he borrows more money from the money-lenders. In July last he was called upou to execute a bill of sale, and he did so, though the property was not his own, but that which he had obtained from merchants in London, Melbourne, and Sydney. In November last payment was demanded, and not being able to give it, the bill of sale was put iv force. At that time he estimated his stock to be worth £775, while his liabilities were only £1,040. But the stock being forced into tbe market at a very dull period only realised £246, thus leaving the debtor no alternative but that of applying to the Court. With such a state ot things I do not think I would l.c justified in granting a discharge.—Mi- George said the London creditor was secured by a friend of Mr Hnslett'a, so that he would lose nothing—His Houor said that he could not look at anything that did uot nppear upon the face of the trustee's report. Mr George wished to know if thisjwas an absolute refusal, or if the debtor could come up again at another day. His Honor said he refused the order at pre sent, but if the assent of the Melbourne and Sydney creditors to the discharge were shown, be might be disposed to grant, it.

The following debtoia tho.i applied for and received their discharges:—Trovar then (Mr George appeared) ;W. 11. Drew, (Mr j\. Brock) appeared; George Buchanan, (Mr Theo. Cooper) appeared ; Frederick Stephenson, (Mr Armstrong) ap peared ; aud C. L. Long, (Mr S. Hesketh) appeared. Re James Vizard, a debtor.—Mr Arm strong appeared in support of the applica tion. At the request of Mr Macflar lanc the application was adjourned till March 17.

An Important Opinion—His Honor, after dealiug with this application said : I have something to say with regard to this case, and with regard to others, and in delivering it I would express my pleasure that there is such a large attendance of the profession. I see that this person aud others in their statement declare that their assets are nil. My opinion aftci carefully consideriug the Debtor's and Creditor's Act is clearly this, that the Act was never intended to apply to cases where the debtors had no assets. The whole machinery of the Act is designed to provide not only relief for the debtor, but an equal divi sion of his estate amongst his creditors. When there are no assets it is simply a solemn farce to appoint a trustee aud to call meetings of creditors when there is nothing to ell'ect. There is no reason what ever for a person in such a position coming to the Court for relief. He is protected by law. No creditor can gain an advantage over an other, aud therefore there is no reason for coming to this Court for relief against debts from which the law relieves the debtor most thoroughly by protecting him against imprisonment. Iv these circumstances I am clearly of opinion that the Act does not apply, and, although I do not on tho present occasion act upon that opinion, I will in future. The previous practice I think erroneous.

COLBECK v RYE AND HULL (DEMURRER). —Mr Tyler in support of the demurrer ;Mr Lusk against. The case having been fully argued His Houor signified to deliver judgement on Friday. BRIGHAM V. CHAMBERS AND OTHERS. Mr S. Hesketh appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Tyler for the defendant. The case had been previously argued at great length, and His Honor now delivered judgment. In doing so he gave the follow ing statement of the matters in dispute : — "This is an action which has already been before this Court in a variety of forms. It now comes before it upon plaintiffs demurrer to one of defendant's amended pleas. The declaration 6ets forth :—(1) That one, Mrs A.8., in April 1876, mort gaged her property known as Raugiriri Farm to the New Zealand Insurance Com pany for the sum of £2,500. (2) That in September 1876' Mrs A.B. applied to the Company for a further loan of £500, which the Company agreed to grant upon having a further charge upon the said Raugiriri properly, and also a mortgage of another property called the Epsom property alleged to ,belong to the plaintiff (but which the mortgage deed sets foith shows that he held only as a trustee. (3rd and 4th). That the further advance was made and further charge executed aud on the same date the plaiutiff, at Mrs A.B.s request mortgaged the Epsom property as a security for the further advance. (sth). That the£sooalthoughacknowledged intheplain tiff's mortgage deed to have been paid to him, was in fact paid to Mrs A.B. (Gth). that the Insurance Company assigned the said debts of £2,500 and £500 to the defen dants, together with the securities held by them over the Raugiriri and Epsom proper ties. (7th). That the defendants sold both the said properties under the powers of sale contained in the mortgages. Plaintiff therefore claims an account of the sums received from the salo of both properties, and payment to'liim of any balance remain ing after payment of the mortgage debts ; or an apportionment of the total mortgage debt upon the two separate properties, aud payment to him of any surplus arising from the sale of the Epsom property. I have omitted allegations in iefereucc to certain of the defendants who arc personal representatives of ono of the original assignees from the Insurance Company, and treat the representatives throughout as if they were the original assignees. To this declaration the defendants plead as a second plea : (1) As to the Rangiriri farm—that the said Mrs A. B. and her husband, E. B„ had assigned to the defendants as trustees for the benefit of their creditors the equity pf redemption thereof; that the defendants as such trus? tees received notice from the Insurance Company demanding payment of the said sums of £2,500 and £500, and tbat they, as such trustees, paid the said sums and took an assignment of the securities held by the Insurance Company; that the defendants had no notice that the £500 was paid to Mrs A. 8., and not to the plaiutiff; that the de fendants sold Epsom property first, and Ran giriri property subsequently. (2) As to the Epsom property—that they had no notice that the mortgage over it was iutended to be a secondary security to the further charge over the Rangiriri property ; that the defen ders are willing to account to the plaintiff in respect of the proceeds of the Epsom pro perty. To this plea the p aintiff de murs ou various grounds, which r.re virtuallyall embraced in the one, viz., "that the defendants do not deny the allegations of the declaration, nor do they by their plea avoid them." After reviewing at some length tho argument, the learned counsel,

His Honor, summed up in the following terms:—"ln these circumstances I have great doubt as to the sufficiency of the plaintiff's decimation to entitle him to the relief claimed, but taken together with the fads alleged by the plea, and admitted by the demurrer, viz., that the defendants as mortgagees sold the Epsom property first, and are willing to account in respect of it, and that they had for valuable conside ration acquired the equity of redemption of the Rangiriri property] without notice of there beiag any privity as between the mortgages, other than what the deeds themselves show, I have no doubt that the plaintiff's cause of action fails, and that judgment should gof for the defendants on the demurrer with costs. I will only add that any other view of the case would be a 1 most inequitable one, and would be assist ing the plaintiff, as trustee for Mr and Mrs 8., to perpetrate a gross fraud upon their creditors, and upon the defendants, | their own trustees on behalf of their own creditors. The Court then rose.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 81. 1880.



The newP.C.S system now being initiated by G. and C. will certainly prove a benefit to the public. It has been a great success in i- ydney and Melbourne, and when strictly carried out the customer who buyß at an establishment whe*e the goods are marked low to ensure a rapid sale must be a great gainer. G. and C, sell their drapery, millinery, and c'othing at such prices for cash as gives the buyer the advantages of a shareholder in a co-operative society, without the risk of being called upon to bear portion of the loss should the year's business prove unsatis factory. G. and C. will aim to retain the con fidence which t*e publii have hitherto shown them, and are determined to give the pure cash system a fair trial; whether they gain or lose the first year. Couutry buyers on remitting cash with order will be supplied with goods at co operative pi ica, just the same as though they made a personal selection. Furnishing goods such as carpets, floor cloths, bedeteadp, bedding, and general house f u-niture, the largest portion of which is turned oat at our own factory, will be marked at the lowest remunerative prices, atd a discount of five per cent, will be allowed to those who pay at the timoof purchase. Hav ing realised the entire valae of the stock during the late cash sale, tbe present stock is new and very cheaply bought. An inspection is nvited—Garlick and Cranwell, City Hall Furnishing Arcade, Queen-street, Auokland.



" Bisschop" Gas Engine —The Gas Company have imported one of these novel motors of one man power, which can be seen at the Gas Works. The engine is fixed to work a drill ng machine. The advantages c'aimed for this engine are, first, the small space it occupies, being self-contained, and requiring compara tively na fixing; secondly, that it works with out oil or grease to lubricate the piston; thirdly, it requires no water. It is related that on one occasion one of these engines run forty-seven days and nights without stoppage and without attention. It will do the work of a strong man at a cost of Is per day. Further particulars on application to the secretary,



Wanted. WANTED KNOWN, Mr Dampier's New Advertisement will bo found at the top of the 3rd column Ith page. WANTED, a General Servant, able to Cook : also a Housemaid.—Mrs Kender dine, Eden-street. WANTED, a respectable Girl to assist in housework: good wages; small family.—Mrs Levy, 210, Queen-street. WANTED, a respectable Young Man as Night Porter.—Apply Victoria Hotel. WANTED, a General Servant.—Mrs. C. Johnston, Baker. Newton. riT ANTED, a Smart Boy for the Paint T t shop; also, for sale, several vehioles.— R. Bull, Coach Painting and Trimming Estab lishment, Durham-strpet. WANTED, a strong, steady Man.— Apply at the Works, Coxa Creek..— Warnook Bros. WANTED, two or three Bushmen or Labourers; also, a Timber Stackor.— P. Clark, Shipping Agent, Onehunga. "OCTANTED, a Girl about 16 for House- TT work.—Apply'STAK Oflice. WANTED.'a Headman for the Breaking down Saw; also a Carter.—Apply Mr H. Roe, Sawmill, Onehunga. VV7 ANTED, competent Farm Man, must VV milk and plough, and understand horses and general farm work. Permanent situation if suitable.—"Apply to Mr Warmott, New Zoa land Clothing Factory. WANTED, a Youth for Blacksmith's Shop; ono accustomed to the trade preferred.—Chas. Hall, WestQueenatrest. WANTED, for Waikato, a practical Gardener.—Apply to C. S. McDonald. Nurseryman, Newmarket. \\f ANTED, a Smart Active Boy, about VV 14. to ride for orders.—Enquire, S. Me clean, Parnell Store, ANTED, a respectable Youth, to drive a baker's oart. — Jaß. Leslie Parnell. WANKTIiD, Female Cook for a country hotel.—Mrs Pollock. Queon-stroct. ANTED, by a Respectable Young Woman, a situation ai housemaid or liousakooper, or as assistant in store or rest auront.—Pleaso address, E.H., Office of this paper. WANTED to Purchase, a Three or Four Roomed Cotti _c.- Address, V.X., S rAitOffice. WANTED to Sell Out a Grocery Busi ncss.—Ai ply Stak Office. WANTED to SELL, Preserve Tins, all frizes.—M. 11. Keesing, Tinsmith, Ono hunga. W" "ANTED to BUY, Fowls in any quantity.—T. Brown, Poultcror, corner of Wood and William Btroata. Ponsonby. WANTED, Two Unfurnished Rooms, within 15 minutes walk of the P. 0.. by man an! wifo without family.—Address, X— Rooms. Star Oflice, . \\Y ANTED to Sell, really good Second. VV hand Buggies; single or double hooded or open also, two First-Olasß Phaetonß (new), a Crowther'a Victoria Stablo!^ ._ ANTED KNOWN, Mason's well known Hot-house GRAPHS can bo ob tained at C. B. Smith, Fruiterer, Queen-street. Prico per lb. 2s 6d. Next Thistle Ho'ei. ANTED to Sell, a Light Hansomc (now), »I*o Vehicles of ovory descrip tion.—A • ackle, Royal ttandaid Carriage and Spring Factory, IJurham-st'oet. WAN'IED, a Situation in the Groceiy Department of a town or country store; accustomed to soliciting.—J. Ferriday, Stak Oillco. VVTANTED, Mechanics to Know have V T just received another lot of those fine heavy Tweed Trousers. His 6d,—fhilllpb's Mart, Queen-streot. WANTED, Situations by a respectable Married Couple in Country Store or otherwise.—Address, " C M.," St nt Oillco. ANTED, Servants to Know flint Monday and Thursday afternoons, be tween 2 ond 5, aro specially set apart for Ladles, to meet them for Engagements —Hannaford's Registry, Upper Queen-atreet. WANTED X NO WN, that A. B. Maston, from Indiana, U.S.. by requost, will Proach at tho Christians' Meeting Houso, Cook street, on THUHSDAY EVENING noxt, at half-past 7. Subject, " Our Position as a Roli giouß Body." A.B.M. claims to be one of 700,000 in America who hold tho positions of whioh he w;ll sueak. Como early to secure seats. Frco, and no collection. ANTED KNOWN, that Atkinson, McColl and Co. havo oponcd a Branch Store of the Newmarket Knaniel Paint and Varhish Works in Wellesley-street, opposito Lovett's, Draper, where retail orders will be supplied and wholesale orders takon. Paints or varoißh Bupplied by them aro guaranteed to stand this climate.-ATKINSON. McCOLL & CO., Wellesley-atrebt, Auckland. Manufactory: Newmarket, Auckland. V W~~A N T ED KNOW N. TO TRADESMEN. MECHANICS. AND OTHERS. Monby Advanced in Sums of £2 to £50 on personal security, re-payable by weekly instal ments, at L. H. NEUMEGEN, Anckland Loan Office. 165 Queen St.. opposite Savings Bank. VV'ANTED KNOWN, that L). Goldie' VV Timber Merchant, has Removed to hia New Premises, Lower Albert-street, opposite tho Dock. Having erected Largo Sheds the Timber will be always under cover, so that the publio will be Bupplied with Seasoned Timber at the lowest prices. Board Timber always in Stook, also B aid wood Timber for Wheel wrlghts WORKING MEN,—Plenty ot Good Tea, Is 6d per lb, at F. Hewin and Brother's ; a good Sugar for id; Rice, 2Jd; Pigs' Jowl«, 4d por lb ; Cornflour, 6d; Jams, KB (boat brand), only 7d per tin; Orango Marmalade, 8d; California Boney, 21b tins, Is 3d; Nuts for Christmos, 9d per lb f Christmas Candles in great variety; Champion Bloater Pasto. 61pfr tin ; Cod Roes, Od. Also a Delicious Relish for Breakfast, Is por tin. All at F. Hewin and Brother's, Queen-street. WANTED, the Travelling Public to and from Waikato to know that Mr. J. DILLON, of the Railway Hotel, Mercer, will continuo to keep the Table d Bote on, and hopes to see as many new faces as thcro are old ones stepping across to refresh the inward man. There is plenty of timo; tho train stops 20 mins. Table ready on arrival of all trains; no delay Quality of liquors has never been disputed.—J. Dillon. Bailwav Hotel. Mercer. ANTED KNOWN, that E. Carr and Son havo to hand Building Tlmher in Kauri and Whito Pino, Shingles, Houso blocks, Pailines, Posts, Hails, and Firewood in their yard, Customhouse-street West, opposito end of Hobson street. N.8.-Tho increasing damand for White Pino h»s induced them to arrange for a constant supply. WANTED KNOWN, the Auckland Timber Company are offering special advantages to Purchasers of Building Materials. Timber of all sizes, first and second-class: I loors, Sashes, and Mouldings; also, Turnery of every description, nt prices to suit the timo j.—Manu factory, opposite Gas-works Office, Custom house-street^ ANTED.—Wanted to Sell (Cheap), Jams, 6s 6d por doz; Canterbury Cheese, 6d por lb; White and Gold Cups and Saucers, threo lines. 10s 6d por doz; Common Cups and Saucers, 6d, 5s 6d per doz ; Platea, 8-inch, 3s per doz ; Jugs, 3s; Sets Fancy Jug", 3s 6dand Is 6d; Toilet Setß. only 12a 6d; Wat< r Bottles and Gin ss. Ib 9d tho pair; Jam Dishes, from 6d to 2i 61; Glass Butter Dishes, Is and Is 6d; Glass Sugar Basins, Is and Is 6d ; Glass Egg Cups, Is per doz: Glass s*alt Cellars, Id and 6d; Vinegar, Mustard and Popper Bottles, 9d each, three for 2s; Largd Chambers, 2s 6d; Plated Cruets, from 6s 6d to 8s 6d ; a good Fiddle and Caso, only £2; lot of Fiddles, Cheap; Noto Paper, five quires for lOd. Envelope", only 2d per packet, 7d per 100; good Pens, eight for Id; Fancy Toilet Sets, nine pieces, only 8s 6d. Children's Mugs, 3d, 2s por doz; half-pint Whito and Gold Jugs, only 6d, 5s per doz ; Clothes Pegs, four dozen fo.* 6d, Is 3d per gross; Salmon, threo tins for 2j; Lobsteis, threo tins for 2s: Cocoa and Milk, lib tins, only la por tin ; Plaid Matches 7d per doz; sma 1 Tin Boxos, for the pocket, only 8d per doz; Brown Teapots, with metal lids Is 6d; Whito Teapots, 2a; Fancy Teapots, with metal lids, 3s and 3s 6d; Glass Candloatlcks. Is ; Pink China Cupß and Saucers, lis p9r doz ; Pudding Basins, from 3d to Is 8d; lot of Pictures, 6d each; Albums, from 5s to lis; Kits, 6d; China Dolls' Fea"s from 4d to Is 61 each ; China Dolls, from Id to 13s ; China Dolls, three feet long, only 13s; lot of Vases, Cheap; Walking Cticbs, only 3d; Currants, Id per lb; and lot of other articles cheap.—H. WATTS, Pitt-street. PRESS.— Journalist desires eneagement in responsible position. Cultivated writer, Verbatim Reporter, Practical Printer, under stands Machinnry. experienced in management. Many years in London ; age 10.—" Vorax," Post Office, Auckland. NGAGEMENTS wanted by following practical Mf_:-Dispensing Chemist. Jam Maker, Brewer, Baker, Painter, Grocer, Photo grapher, Fancy Soap Maker and Perfumer, Auclioneer and Accountant. — Address, Mr. Williams, Stab Office. ~T> AIL WAY LABOURERS. We can employ FIFTY additional Good Pick and Shovel Men at Henderson's Mill Tunnel ahd Kumeo. TAYLOR & DANAHER, Waitakerei Contract. TOURIST Villa. Wanted Kuown, that Mrs M. J. Hick has opened a Ton ist Villa, at Wharf-street,^ Tauranga, where Gentlemen, Tourists, and Private families will meet with comfort and civility. MARY J. HICK, ProprietoreES. Tauranga, December. 17.18,79 '



Tenders. C\ IT V OF AUCKLAND. TENDERS FORFORM ATIONOF ROADWAY, k HKPBURN TO PICTON STREETS. The City Council will receive Tenders until 2.30 p.m. of WEDNESDAY, the 28th instant, in terms of specifications and conditions, at the Office of the City Surveyor. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any leader. Tender co bo endorsed as above. P. A. PHHiIPS. Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, January 21,1880. QITY OF AUCKLAND. TENDERS FOR EXTENSION OF CULVERT, BE U ESFORD-STREET. The City Council will receive Tenders until 2.30 p.m. of WEDNESDAY, the 28th instant, in terms of specifications and conditions, at the Office of the City Surveyor. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender Tenders to be endorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, January 21,1880. SUPPLIES FOR ORPHAN HOME, PARNELL. Tonders will be received by the undersigned up to noon of SATURDAY, 24th instant, for the Supply of the following Goods, from let Feb ruary to 31st December next :— MKAT. good quality (allowance for bone) GROCErtIKS, as per specification BREAD, best quality, per 21b loafc M. RAWLINGS, Treasurer. 31, Queen-street, Jan. 16,1880. m O BUILDERS. Tenders will bo reeived, until Noon of THURSDAY, January 22nd, for the Erection of Additions and Alterations to Villa Residence, Devonport. EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect. rrTo BU ILDERS. Tenders will bo received by the undersigned until noon of WKDNKSDAY, the 28th instant, for the Erection and Completion of a Family Residence at Kohimarama. Plans, Sec, at my oflloe. P. HERAPATH, Arohitect. VTEWMARKET HIGHWAY JJI DISTRICT. Wanted, Tenders for Fencing In Reserve, until THURSDAY, the 22nd instant, at noon. Plans, &c, to be seen with the undersigned. WILLIAM MORGAN, Chairman. TENDERS INVITED FOR the Shingling, Saddlcboarding, nnd re-fitting Spouting of the prem'.seß occupied by Mrs Thompson, opposite the Council Cham ber. Parnell. Tenders to ba in by 2 o'clock p.m. on FRIDAY, January 22nd, 1880. Address, Mr. G. H. Smith, caro of Mr L. A Wood, Houso and Land Agent, Parnell. CJ STEPHEN'S NATIVE SCHOOL, k% PARNKLL. Tonders will be received by tho undersigned up to noon ot FRIDAY, 23rd instant, for tho supply of the following articles, from Ist Feb ruary to the.3lst December, 1880 :— Moat, good quality, (allowance for bono). Groceries, as per list. Broad (best), at per 21b loaf. Milk, por quart. Firewood (hard), per ton. WM. S. COCHRANE, Secretary. 25 N. 55. Insuranco Buildings, January 17th, 1880. npENDERS required for from 800 to 400 Bushels of GRAINS (weekly) for ono year, from Ist February, 1880. Apply at the ALBERT BREWERY, Auokland. For Sale. FflOR SALE, a Buggy, in good condition, tho property of a Gentleman lea»ing for England. Prlre, £21. — Apply to Cousin end Atkln. Coach Builders, Elliott-street. IjTOK SALE, a Quarter-acre of Fruit I? Garden and a Six-roomed Cottago in Sale- Btroot, with Scullery, Outhouse, and good Well. 8l«s of allotment, 60 x 200, with doublo frontago ; flvo minutou' walk from Union Bank,—Apply Immediately on tho promises. rjTo 1' HOfOGRA PHE RS. FOR SALE (Cheap), tho LEASE for Three or Five Years of tho Photographio Gallery lately in tho occupation ot tho late W. H. Reed, situated in Brown-street. Grahamstown.—S. Vale. Shortland-street. Auckland. 4?y7(").—FARM of nearly 21 acreß, fenced in Ajii l v fl vo paddocks; ljr aero orchard, re , malndor grass; good soil: houso ot six rooms, dairy, cowshed, barn, stables, cartßbed, work shop, &c—S. Vailo, Land Agent, Shortland stroet. FOR SALW (cheap), Building Allotment?, in Karangahape Road, Queen-stroet, Nelson street, Spring street, Alexandra s'rect, Kyber Pass, &c, &C.--S. Vailo, Land ana House Agent, Shoriland-streeet. _~*s a X a.—pretty Seven-roomed Houso, oven •t/*i* JU looking tho Domain, with Allotment 60ft. x 160 ft. The House is fitted with gas, tanks, &c, and will be Bold on easy terms.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. »> AOliE_~nt Parnell, wITTi small Cottage, O Stable, Sheds, &c, suitable for a rosldonco or for nursery grounds. Tho lease for 152 years, at £10 per annum, will bo sold cheap.—S. Vailo, Land and House Agent, bhortland-street. BHDtLDTNG ALLOTMENTforSaIe. A capi tal Building Allotment in Nelson-street, noar the wator. This valuable allotment will ba sold cheap for cash.—S. Vailo, House and La_d Agent, Shortland-street. 5~ ACRKS.— For Sale (Cheap), nearly 5 acres, fenced, sub-divided and in grass, and orchard, with cottago, stable, cowshed, &o. Only half an hour's walk from Queen-street.— S. Vailo, Land and Houso Agent, Shortland-at, -P_ D fl'~ Substantially built House of six rooms, JJtKjyj with detachoi waßh-houße, wood house, well, tank, &o.; allotment 30 x 136 feet, situated in a principal street; 15 minutes from Post-office.—S. Vaile, Houso and Land Agent, Shortland-atrcct. rpO FRUITERERS.— Fer Sale, the Pro- X duce of a Peach Orchard.—For address apply Star Offlco. SALE (Ponsonby), one to four • acres first-class Land; a most desirable alto for reeidence or market garden.—H. Part ington^ 1710R SALE, five or six Allotments near . Reservoir and Mount Eden Railway Sts. tlon, either for biainesa sitos or villa residences, on very easy terms.—H. Partington. FOR SALE, cheap, Slx-roomod House, Upper Qneen-stroet.—H. Partington. FOR Immediate Sale, 7-roonied House in the Suburbs on very easy terms.—H. Partington, House and Land Agont, Stichbury's Bui dings. i (•into £1,000 LENT, on Building Society *& L\f principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. Sco List of Properties for Sale on Ith page.— C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane.— goven per cent, allowed on money,deposited for investment. oi Qc.—FIVF-ROOMKD HOU3E for Sale 3JIOO near Parnell Hiso. Gardon, woll, tank, &c. Easy terms.—C. Williamson, Estato A gent, Vulcan Lane. Musical. A UCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE, 71, QUHEN-BTREET. A. EADY. NEW AND POPULAR MUSIC. Thy Face—Marriott Silver Cup— Adams Remember or Forgot—Aido Gnldon thoro—Gatty Chorister—Sullivan Clang of tho Wooden Shoon—Molloy Twickenham Ferry—Marzials Tho Land of Long Aro—Eoloros Only to Sco Thee—Campana Far Away where Angola Dwell—Blumentha Darby and Joan—Molloy Bedouin Lone Song—Pinsutl Apart—Gatty *W hen Thou art Near—Sullivan Living Poems—Sullivan St. Agnes Eve—Sullivan Sleep, My Love—Sullivan Distant bhore—Sullivan ~ Lif o—Blumenthal A Letter—Blumenthal Brown Byes or Blue Eyes—Aido O, Take Me to Thy Heart Again—Ba'fo Nancy Leo—Adams Carissama—Portet a Warrior Bold—Adams Thorns and Roses— ~ Tar's Farewell— „ Blue Alsatian Mountains—Adams The One I Love—Adams Alone on the Shore—Aide Angels are Watching—Abt The Lover's Warning—Aide Let Mo Dream of Happy Days—Aide The Old Love and tho New—Cowcn Storming the Breach—Bucalossl Once by the Bi ookßide—Swift A Sailor's Wooing—Rockel O, Love of Mine—Morley Three Sailor Boys—Ma zlals I'd Dare c'en Death for You—Pinsutl Lonely is the Dawn—Pinsutl In Shadowland—Pinsuti Heaven's Chorister—Piosuti Duschirka—Pinsuti Still Waters Run Deep-Pinsuti Smile and Bid Me Live— „ If-Pinsuti The Old Sweet Story—Gatty True to the End—Gatty Do You Remember?—Claribel Just Sixty Years Ago—Cotsford Dick Olivia—Cotsford Dick It was a Dream—Cowen Hans Sacha—Berger Loved and Lost—Muller Golden Dream—Barri I'll Speak to You—Fredericks Here Stands a Post—Levy Last Cartridge—Serpette A Dream Within a Dream—Portet i p., Sec, Seo.



Education. 1%/TRS. LEWIS will Open her Select XT 2. Dancing Class next Saturday (21th inst.), at, three o'clock. — Epsom House, Onehunga Koid ESTABLISHMENT for Young Ladies, conducted by Mrs Norman, Waterloo Quadrant, (oppo-iitfl Covernmo-it House). 'Ihe: first Quart^v ot ihe rear will cornmuneo on January 26th. '______ MRS. WOO LEY, Teacher of the Piano foite, will resume Music Leseons on Monday, 26ih January, ISSo.—Karangahape ! Ho ad, city fide (Mr. Crawford's Chemist.) IT/ruSIC and FRENGII Taught by Mr _y.lt L. Parsons. For terms, apply by letter to " L," Evening Star Office. T ADIES'~SCHOOL, REMUERA. The School lately conducted by the Misses Anstlewtll be Re-opened on MONDAY, 26th iiißt., under the Mangement of Mrs E. Willmott. MISS LITCHFIELD'S-Pupils will Re-assemble on Monday next, January 26ih, 1880.—Crey-Btreet Seminary. GL E N S I D E, UPPKR SYMONDS STREET, Mrs Glover's Pupils will Re-assemble on Tuesday, the 27th instant. Master for Arith metic. Fraulin yon Klb3terein for German. Mrs Glover desires to inform the friends of her pupils that she has had a largo New School erected, which will insure ample ventilation and space for tho work to be carried on. HE R R MAX R O BE E, Weli.ington-stree.t, teacher op PIANOFOIITE AND HARMONIUM. ONSONBY GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL, FRANKLIN ROAD. Conducted by Mks. Shaylk George. The First Quarter of the year will commonco on MONDAY, January 26th. In the School Course aro included Music French, Latin, Freehand Drawing, Dancing, Calisthenics, and Ornamental Needlework. A Pupil Teacher required. ___ HURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAK SCHOOL PARNELL. Quarter Days :—January 27th, April 12th, July sth, and Sepcombor 27th. JAMES ADAMS, 8.A., Head Mastor._ I%T R HEN R V ROW E, TEACHER OF MUSIC, Somerset Placb, Howc-strcot. "mHE EDUCATION ACT, 1877." MONDAY next, 26th January, is tho day appointed for Annual Moetings cf Householders to Elect School Committees. The limes and places of meeting are those notilied in ihe "New Zealand Herald" and " vv eckly News," dated Saturday, 10th January instant. USIC (Vocal and Instrumental) taught by Mis Edmonds, Cook-streo'. School duties resumed oa Monday, 26th January. 1880. ISS JOHNSON will resume Scbool Dutie3 on WEDNESDAY, January 21st. —Seminary, Kdon Terrace. ISS HILL'S BOAKDING AND DAY SCHOOL—Studies will bo resumed on Monday, tho 26th instant.—Wentworth Houso, Ponsonby Road, j R. B A L L A N 0 E, Organist ok St. Paul's Cathedral, Will give LeßßOns in Music and Singing, with Piano, Harmonium, or Orgun. Schools at tended ; also, pupils at their own residences. For terms apiJy Gloucester House, Grafton Raid. MRS MANN, Teacher of the Piano forte nnd Sinßlpg, North Shore. ■ rTIHE undersigned begs to inform the I. Public of Auckland tuat he intends to open a GYMNASIUM AND SCHOOL OF ARMS in tho Parnell Hall, at the b^gining of next month, 1 hero will be taught all sorts of Gymnas tics, uso of Floret, Broadsword, Hayoact, etc., after tho most modern and best princiiles, such as have been adopted by all professionals from tho High School for Gymnastics in Germany. Ie i- the object of this t-ys'.em to develop by methodical cultivation of tho body all power and fucu ties of the same, to render it n, ong, active and nimble, and to act upon the moral element by the greatest perfection of tlie physi cal condition. There will bo at present tluvo different Classos: 1. For Boys from 9 to 11 years, Mondays and Thursdays, 4.30 to 5.30 p.m. There will be Taught: Free Exorcises, a proper Walk and Carriage, Jumping and Running, Gymnastio Plays, Exorcises on Horizontal and parallel Bars, Ropes, etc, Toopon, THURSDAY.'Sth February. Terms 15s per Quarter. 2. For Young Men from 15 to 19 years, Tues days and Fridays, 6.30 to 7.30 p.m. There will be Taught, besides tho above-mentioned: Trials of Strength, Trapeze and Ladder, Introductory Exercises in Fencing. To open, FRIDAY, 6th February. Terms: 15s per Quarter. 3. For Gentlemen, Tuesdays and Fridays, 7.30 to 9.30 p.m. In addition to above-mentioned: Horse Kxorclses, Broadsword, Floret, and (if required) Bayonet Fencing. To open, FRIDAY, 6th February. Terms: £1 Is per Quarter. Intending members are requested to leave their names boforo 3rd February at Mr R. G. Schwartz'd Bhop, Queen-street. G. ZURN. (-razette in Bankruptcy. XN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter ot "The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876." and "Tbo Debtors and Cre ditors Act Amendment Act, 1878," and of the Deed of Assignment of Gahriel Lewis and Edwahd Lhwis. Notice is hereby given that on WEUNESDAY, the fourth day of February, 1880, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, or tho first day thereafter that tho Couit shall Bit. an application will be mado to the Supreme Court of Now Zealand, at Auck land, sitting in Bankruptcy, for a declaration of complete execuiion of a certain Deed of Assignment, made tho eighth day of December, ono thousand eight hundred aud seventy-nine, between Gabriel Lewia and Edward Lewis, bolh of Auckland, in the Provincial District of Auckland, in the Colony of New Zealand, Mer chants, trading together in co-partnership at Auckland aforepaid, under the name or firm of "G. & B. Lewis," of tho first part; Hermann Brown, ("off. o and Spice Merchant, and f dwSrd Lewis, Merchant, both of Auckland aforesaid, of the second part; and all tho Creditors of the said Gabriel Lowis and Edward Lewis (parties hereto of tho first pai t), of the third part; and filed in this honourable Court on the thirteenth day of December, 1879, and which said Deed was assented to, in writing, on the twentieth day of January, 1880. Dated, at Auckland, this 20th day of January, 1880. HUGHES & GEORGE, Solicitors for the Trustees acting under this Deed. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BaNKKUPTCY. In the matter of "Tho Debtors and Croditors Act, 1876," and the several Acts amend ing tho samo, and of the Bankruptcy of Isaac Wilson, ot Princos-street, One hunga, in the Provincial District of Auokland, in tho Colony ot Now Zea land, Grocer. This is to no'i'y that Isaac Wilson, of Princes street, Onehunga, in tho Provincial District of Auckland, in the Co'ony of New Zealand, Grocer, has this day lied a statement that ho is Unav>lo to meet his Engagements w th his Creditors; tho First Mooting of Ciedilors to bo held at the Supremo Court-house, Auckland, in the Provincial District aforesaid, on TUESDAY, the 27th day of January instant, at 11 O'clock in tlio forenoon. Dated this 21st day of January, 1880. EDWARD S. WILLCOCKS. Registrar. Edwahd King Tyle^, Vulcan Lane, Auckland, Solicitor for the abovenamed Debtor. To Let. TO LET, a Furnished Becliooni and Sit ting-room for Single Gentleman.—Apply this office. mo BE LET. at Upper Parnell, the big, ■ now House, opposite Post Office, near the Bishop's chief gatowny. Finished on Friday, 16th.—W. K. Sadler. SIX-ROOMED HOUSE to Let, bottom of Franklin Road ; splendid view of Har bour ; rent, 10s 6d,—Apply toJMr Williams, Tailor, Victoria-street. m ERMI NU S STORE, JL HELENSVILLE. D. S TEW ART Begs to inform the Residents of the Kaipara District that he has on sale A Lahgb and Well-assorted Stock Comprising— Drapery and Clothing at Auckland Prices' Groceries of all kinds „ „ Boots and Shoes 9 Oats..and Bran. T~OURISTS TO THE HOT LAKES would do wet communicate with EDWIN ROBERTSON, livery and bait stables Devonport Road, Tauranga, Who can always provide Conveyances cf every description. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle Horses, Pack Horses; also, Experienced Drivers and Guides at aa hour's notice. Charges most reasonable. Telegrams promptly attended to. Note the address I TO THE UNEMPLOYED IN AUCK LAND. Both Males and Females in' request. Also Married Couples without encumbrance K& The above will find suitable and lucrative employment by applying to ANN ROBERTSON, Servants' Home and Registry, Corner Barington & Willis-streets,Tauraranga



I Drapery. I W EILESLEY ttOUSF, 1 NEW TWEEDS! NEW TWEEDS ! NEW COATINGS! NEW COATINGS A. LOVETT ! Bogs to announce to hia customera and tlio pub I lie that he has now opened his FIUST SHIP 1 MENT ot SPRING nnd SUMMER TWEEDS COATINGS. &c. THK BEST STOCK IN AUCKL AND TO CHOOSE FROM. Tailors supplied at the lowest trade prices. Tailors' Trimmings of all kinds. Just Opened, A Fresh Assortment ot Gentlemen's Scar-fs, Ties, CoUars, Braces. Belts, Hata, Shirts, Gloves, Umbrellas, Hosiery, &c. A. LOVETT, Tailor, Woollen Draper, and Outfitter Wellesley-street ; /CLEARING OUr0 Ur QALE OF DRESS MATERIALS, SILKS, DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. ___• A. T X I N S FINDS IT an imperative necessity to hold a CHEAP, GENUINE, CLEARING-OUT CASH SALE of ma stock of DRAPERY and r\ Clothing. A very largo over stock (upwards of four thousand pounds worth) of DRESS MATERIALS BLACK AND COLOURED SILKS IRISH POPLINS, Etc., Will be offered at a ' REDUCTION OF 20 to 50 PER CENT, Upwards of four thousand pounds worth of CLOTHING TWEEDS SHIRTS AND OUTFITTING, AT A REDUCTION OF 15 to 25 PER CENT. MANCHESTER GOODS, 10 TO 15 PER CENT. REDUCTION. FANCY GOODS, HOSIERY, Etc., AT RKDUCE'D PRICES. Tho object of this Sale is to clear out a very large iurplu3 Stock of DRESS MATERIALS, but to make it a Genuine, Cheap iale. LARGE REDUCTIONS will ba made in all DEPARTMENTS. JJ J^ -T X I N S. Lost and Found. LOST, on the Ponsonby Road, a Gold Brooch.—lss reward on roturning same to Mr. Adams, corner of Ponsonby Road and Wallace-street, Campbellvil'o. LOST, on Tuesday evening, from North Shore Ferry Office, a Parcel containing a Pair of Boots. The finder, on returning the same to tho North Shore Ferry Office, will be rewarded. T/^OUND, a Liver-coloured and AVhite C Spaniel Dog. If not claimed within seven days will be sold.—Apply Star Office. /"kJNE POUND REWARD. Strayed from Fp3om, on November 5,1879, a Half-bred Hereford Cow, 1 years old; oblong pieca cut out of one ear. WILLIAM GARDNER. Ranges, Ovens, &c. QEE HERBERT fl. SMITH'S COLLECTION OF OVENS, KANGES, STOVES, &C, ESPECIALLY THE NEW ZEALAND ECLIPSE COTTAGE STOVE. It requires no fitting, can be used as either open or closed, is economical, and made to burn tho New Zealand Coal and Coke, and is all wrought iron, bo that it will not break or crack. A large number of the most influential parsons in Auokland have them in use. all of which have given the greatest satisfaction. (See Illustrated Price Catalogue with Testimonials, gratis.; CAUTION.—Having heard from several country Bottlers that inferior Ovens are being sold by conntry storekeepers as my Ovens, I beg to state that all of my Ranges, Stoveß, Portable Ovens, Side Ovens, Portab'e Boilers, Ships' Stoves, Colonial Ovens, &c, havo my name on he ventilator, thus: S f^HM. SMITHS - ■.! © (_z_cb__z! cd ; I k AUCKLAND J 1 and are guaranteed to last from 5 to '20 years according to the size and price, and then can be repaired. There aro over 5000 of my Ovens an 1 Ranges In use, some Ovens 9 years, and all have given the greatest satisfaction. Testimonial. Mr H. H. Smith.—Dear Sir,—ln reply to your inquiries reftarding tho New Zealand Kclipse Cottage Range I have had from you, I have pleasure in informing you that it has given entire satisfaction. It requires very little coal, and is indeed in every way equal to the recom mendations you gave me of it.—Truly yours, F. A. 1 wimank. Grafton Road, November 1,1879. Ovens, Bangea, and Stoves, &c, sold on the Dbferrbd Payment system. Weekly pay ments taken. HERBERT H. SMITH, Auckland Iron Woiks, Durham-street West BEWARE OF IMITATION:*. Board ana Kesidence. GOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL HOBSON-STREET Board and Lodging 20s per (slnaleroom)._2ss Volunteer Motices. "VpEW ZEALAND REGIMENT J3I ARTILLERY.-A BATTERY. Tho Battery and Band will Parade at the Drill-shed for Annual Inspection of Arms and Accoutrements on THURSDAY EVENING, 22nd inetmt, at 7.30 sharp. Uniform: Full Dress., Every member is requested to attend, as the -lection of Sub-Lieutenant will take place after the Parade. By order. QR.-M.-SERGT. E. HKIGHWAY, Secretary. Personal. J"~AMES EVERETT, passenger "Ben Nevis," call at Star Office at once. ANNY DUNDASS.—You can get your Dog, Houpe-la, by calling upon Mr eamuel Coombes, 92, Queen-street, and payiDg COBt of this advertisement, Ecclesiastical. UNITED METHODIST FREE CHURCH DISTRICT MEETINGS. The following Meetings will be held in the Pchool-room and Chapel, Pitt and Vincent streets, during the stay of the Representatives to the New Zealand District Meeting :— Wednesday Evening, January 21, Lecture in the Schiol-room, by Rev J. Vhite. Subject: " Echoes and Responses." Collection. TnuRSDAY. January 22, District Public Tea JleetlDg. Tea on the Taole at 6.30. Tickets, Is. Public Meeting afterwards in the Chapel, to be addressed to by the Revs. McFarlane, Hodgson and Redstone, and Mr Allshiook. Friday, January 23, Publio Temperance Meeting in the School-room, at 7.30, ti?, be ad dressed by Revs. McFarlane, Redstone, and Hodgson. dtjnday, January 25, Morning Preacher- Rev S. McFarlane; Evening Preacher—Rev T. Hodgson. Children's Service, at 2.30, to be ad-, dressed by Revs. White, Redstone, and Hodg son. Public Love Feast after Evening Service.



Public Notices. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, WELLINGTON DISTRICT. ORDER OH* JUDGE. Upon reading the Affidavits rf Jonas Wood- Ward of Wellington, Public Tru-teo, ami of Frances Charlotte Kent, of Thames widow of deceased, I do order that the Public Trustee shall be Administrator ot all and singular the Goods, Chattels and Credits of Oouglas Vaux Kent, deceased, and thatthisorder bo published in the EVENING Stab newspaper. (Signed) C. W. RICHMOND. Public Trust Office. Wellington, Friday, this tixteenth day of January,lßSo. CITY OF AUCKLAND. —ftjfc- CITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSIONERS TRUST. Notice is hereby given that the Office and Bus ness of the above Trust is Transferred to tho City Council Chambers, Queen-street, from this date, P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Oflice, Hth January, 1880. CONCERT & BALL. A GRAND CONCERT and BALL will be held in the Northcoto Hall (formerly Stokes's Point) on REGATTA NIGHT. Dancing to commence at 8.30 sharp. Refreshments provided. Tickets: Double, 7s 6d; Single, ss; may be had at the Ferry Hotel, Northcote. OROFESSOR FRASER Will give his highly interesting and instruc tive Lecture, "THK LIVING TEMPLE," In the Masonic Hall, Onehunga, on FRIDAY, January 23rd, nt 8 p.m. 'J ho full set of largo coloured Plates will he used. Admission, Is. _Ss~~ O T I C E. THOMAS Booth will open a first-rate Butcher's Shop at Great Norlh Road on 30th January, when he oilers all kinds of the best Meat at town prices. Orders promptly executed. i_»ONSONBY HIGHWAY DISTRICT —Mr Thomas Lake, of Richmond Road, has been appointed by the Board Ranger ar.d Poundkoeper, under the provisions of Hi i '• Im pounding Act, 1867," and Inspector of Nuisances under the "Public Health Act, 1876," for the Ponsonby Highway District. A. LINABURY. Chairman. 6th November. 1879. m A X Jffi NOTICE. The Valuation List of the Karangahape Highway District for tho year I*Bo, is noiv open for Inspection at tho Office of tho Board, York street, Newton, and all Objections thereto must be left at the said Office on or before the 15th day o! February next, addressed to the Assessment Court, and a Copy of every such Objection must bo left at the same office not less than seven days before the next sitting of the> said Court. THOS. BARNS, Chairman, 15th January, 1880. HIGHWAY DISTRICT. TAKE NOTICE. The Valuation List for tho above-named dis trict, for the year 1880, is now open for inspec tion at the house of Mr Peter McNair, Rich mond. All objections thereto must be left at Warnook Brothers' Factory, Richmond, the Elace of sitting of tho Assessment Court, en or eforn the 15th day of February, addressed to the Assassment Court; and a copy of every such objection must bo left with tho Collector or the Chairman not less than seven days beforo the next sitting of the said Court. ROBERT T. WARNOCK, Chairman. January 14,1830. a RCH HILL HIGRWAI LISTRICf! NOTIFICATION OF THE VALUATION LI3T. Take Notice.—The Valuation List for Arch H ill Highway District, for the yenr 1880, is now open for Inspection at Inel 's Store, Great North Road. Al! objections thereto must bo left at the residence of J. McGregor, Bond-street, on or before tho 15th day of February, ISSO, addressed :o the Assessment Court; and a copy of evory nVich objection must be left at Inch's Store not less than seven days beforo the next sitting of the said Court. JAMES MC3REQOR, Cha!rman, Januarr 15,1880. THI LLERSLIE GARDENS. GRAND TROTTING MATCH. SATURDAY, JANUARY 31ST, 1880. 2 miles. First prize, £5 ; second prize, „1. Entrance, ss. Pedestrian. HO Yards Handicap. First prize. Valuable Silver Cup; tecond prize, £1. Entrance, 4a. Entries to be made at 11. Brenan's, Boot maker, Quoen-etrcet, or at tho Eilerslie Hotel, on or befora WEDNESDAY, 28th January. H. BRENAN. URTLE SOUP To-morrow.—Royal Mail Hotel.—J. Codling, Proprietor. TRY WILLIAMS' ISs TROUSERS made to Measure ; well shrunk. Vic.oiia street. . TJTONDING WAREHOUSE. The undersigned beg to inform Imports, Mer chants, and others having dealings in Bonded Goods tint having purchased the Bonding Stores at prosent occupied by Messrs G. and B. Lewis, they intend to enter into possession at tbe end of ihe present yeur, and trust for a con tinuance of the support hitherto accorded to late proprietors. HULL BROTHERS. IN retiring from tbe business as Bonded Warehousemen wo have to thank the Dublio for the Bupport we have received in the past, and hope tbat the fame may be continued to our successors. G. & E. LEWIS. Auckland, December 11,1879. *XT O . T I C E . The Business heretofore carried on by FRANCIS HULL, Jun., & CO. will in future be conducted by W. F. Hull and F. Hull, Tua., under the style or firm of HULL BROTHER . I^OTICE OF REMOVAL. G. W. BINNEY, Commission Merchant, bees to notify to his Constituents that ho has RE MOVED to tho Central Sale-rooms, Queen street (opposite the Auckland Clothing Factory.) UCKLAND SEED AND FRUIT DEPOT. TO THE PUBLIC. STRAWBERRIES and CREAM twice daily. Cream Al, and Strawberries every berry a speci men in itself. ROBERT BRBWIN. GIOUND AT LAST. No More Tinsmiths Requirro.—"When you have any tinware requiring to be mended, cill at G. Moody and Co's,, Queen-street, Onehunga, and get a Bottle of the Magic Tinner or Patent Solder, sold at la o*l. It is invaluable in every household, and anyone can use it Every man "s his own Tinsmith. -m/T R. ALLAN Begs to inform tho inhabitants of Mount Eden Valley and District that ho has opened those centrally situated Premises in tho Valley Road, Mount Eden, as a Grocery and General Store, and, as all articles will be of best quality and sold at town prices, ho hopes to secure a fair share of patronage.—N.B.—Agent for the Auck aud Evening Star RO. FRASER will remain in Auck land until SATURDAY, January 17th. Hours and Tennsaß usual. Madame Fiaser will meet her Phonetio Short hand Pupils on Thursday and Monday, Bth and 12th, New students invited. Terms, per quarter, 12 lessons, 30s. Privato lessons in Anatomy, Physiology, &c, time and terms as arranged. RJ. DAVIDSON, has much pleasure • in announcing that he is prepared to quit, at a considerable reduction on his present prides, all hia very valuable Stock of l.hoico Australian Wines, greater portion of which are "All Round the World" Wines. These Wines have stood the test of travelling to and from Europe, thus the name "All Round the World. Red : l-hiraz, Muscatel, Frontitmal, Hermitage. White: Hock, SaDterae, Verdeilho, Reieling, Madeira, Malaga. -vr o T I C E. Ladies, bear in mind that Williams* is the Cheapest House in Town for Fancy Drapery and Small Goods. A splendid assortment of lauiey Underclothinu; Ladies' Belts, Is each; a nice lot of Neck Frilling, all prices from 4d yard, and lot of Gilt Brooches, Ear-rings and Lockets, from Is to 2s each. J. WILLIAMS, Foot of Grey-street, four doors above Marke Entrance, opposite Dampier's. Open till 9 p.m. FlO TO BATH VJT to Roth's Publio hot, Cold, and Shower Baths, Victoria-street East. Charge, ONE SHILLING. Open all week days from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday Mornings from 6 till 10 am. The Bath-rooms are all private, and sup plied with every convenience, Turkish towels, lesh and hair briuhes, combs, respirators, soap, «.- o Select bath-rooms (private) for Ladies every day, at all hours, with female attendance, Onb Shilling. Please note the address:—Victoria street East, above the Greyhound Hotel, and noxt the Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart, Auokland



Me9ti*ns>;£3. i oval uniteeTTjue fc The first Annual Grand I cage Session, of the above Order, will ba held in the Masonic Hall Newton, on Thursday (lie 22nd January, ISSo' Cdlcers and Bi:pro;cntativcs to ba innttendance at 6 o'clock pm. sharp. All members of tho Older admitted at S p.m., wearing regalia and in possession of tho curicut quarterly pn»sworl. By order of the R.W.G.M. F. CHRISTMAS. Grand Secretary. rjruiK Regular Monthly Meeting ot the 8 Princo of Wales Lodge, No. 1335, E. 0., will bo held TO-MORROW (Thursday) KVEN ING, at 7.30 p.m., at the Masonic Hotel, Princes street. Visitors aro invited.—By order of tho W.M. YEARLY CLOSING ASSOCIATION. A Meeting oCtho Early Closing Assrciaiion Tr' l\nsr}-l?} A.£t th 9 Workijg Men's Club TO MORROW (Thursday) EVENING, the 22nd instant, at 8 o clock sharp. ONB^N^~^TILTAr"u_RARY AND FREE READING ROOMS.-Tho Annual Meeting of Subscribers will bo held iv tho Library on 'l HURSDAY EvENixo.January 22 at 1.30 p.m.-J. W. Glenny, Secretary. Art Unions. ART UNION ___ (HY PERMISSION) OF VALUABLE WORKS OF ART AT Dr.CCURCY'3, 2CO, QUEEN STRKET. "*U PRIZES. 40 prt_h: ? . 40 pr izes# 200 ticke ra AT 10s. First Prize, Fooß Water-colour Drawing by F. B. Gibbs, Melbourne, £15. Circulars, withlistof prizes ond other particn lars, obtained on application to J. R. Dp. COURCY. Auctions. TO-MORROW. Ex "Albion" from Sydney. A PPLES, PEAKS, PLUMS, GRAPES AND ORANGES. L. W. E A T O N Will sell by auction at his Mart, TO-MORROW" (Thursday), at 11 o'clock. 50 cases Pears, IPO „ Apple, 3G „ Plums, 35 ~ Grapes, 10 „ Oranges, 3 ~ Lemons. B. TONKS.] [R. C. CARR TO-MORROW. BOOTS AND SHOES, UPPERS, FIXTURES, GASFITTINGS, IN THE ESTATE OF KINCAID & CO. B. TONKS & 00. HAVE been instructed hy the Trustees in tha Estato of Kincaid and Co., to sell by auction, at the Brunswick Mart, on Thurs day, the 22nd instant, at 11 o'clock, THE WHOLE OF THE STOCK-IN TRADE OF BOOTS AND SHOES. At 12 o'clock, on tho Premises, The Fixtures and Gasfittings. FRIDAY, JANUARY 23. THE HAYMARKET. IFOR SALE, on Friday next, 23rd a?. January, 3 Medium Draught Horses, from Wanganui. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, JANUARY 23. FOR AND ON ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. G. W. BINNEY WILL sell, by auction, at the Central Salo Room', Queen-street, on Friday, at 11 o'clock, 120 sacks Fi'onr, 200.b. 40 bags do. 1001b. 00 bags do. 501b. G. W. BINNEY, Auctioneer. FRIDAY, JANUARY 23. G. W. ■ BINNEY TTS7ILL sell by auction, at the Central ▼ V Sale Rooms, Queen street, on Friday, at 11 o'clock, 20 Canterbury Cheoees 00 Wairoa . do, (0 kegs Butter 80 cases Peak's Jams 25 sack 3 Oatmeal 3 kegs Salt Beef 10 tons Potatoes 3 tons Onions. G. W. BINNEY, Auctioneer. TUESDAY, JANUARY 27. AT ONE O'CLOCK. A LLENSDALE, NORTH SHORE. 3 Allotments, Nos. 1, 2. and 3, Palmorston strect and North Load, ploughed and ready for crop. 2 Allotments. Nos. 12 & 15, fronting North Boad and Queea-street, all fenced and planted as orchard and garden, with a three-roomed House, Woodshed, &c, erected there :n. There are two spring wells of good water. 4 Allotment-, Nos. 81, 82, 83, nnd 81, front ing Queen and A lbert-streete. also a large beach frontage, partly fenced, laid down to grass and planted, Tho whole of these properties are conveniently and beautifully situated. Also,— By Order of the Mortgagee. West-street, Newton, Allotment No. 5 of Section No. 5. part ot original al otn ent No. 9of Sect:on 7, Si barbs of Auck land, situated ia West-street, having a frontage of 33 feet, with the buddings erected thereon. To be Sold by Auction. ARTHUR'S MART, (Land Department). " TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, AT 11 O'CLOCK. AT THE YARDS, FREEMAN'S BAY, Near the Auckland Timber Co.'s Yard. R. C. GREENWOOD HAS received instructions from Mr W. Dowden, who is about to retire from business, to sell Tho Who'e of his Extonsivo Pottery Works, Earthenware Drain Pipn Manufactory, Interest in t-'ale Yards (Freeman's Bay), J oat. Barges, &c, hy public auction, en Tuesday, 27 ih January, at 12 o'clock (unlesa previously disposed of by private contract). Also, Tho Stock-in-Trade, consisting of about 50,000 feet Glazed Kurthcnwa'e Socket Pipes and Drain Tiles, from 2£t. to 2in. in dia meter. This i"a an opportunity (not often occurring) to enter itto an improving manufactory business, the goodwill cf which, with the orders on hand, will oe trans'errod to the purchaser. Tho proprietor is cctermined to effect an immediate sale; therefore no reasonable ofl'er will be refused. Tho terms can be made sufficiently easy to suit any purchaser. For further particulars apply F. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer, Q leen-strcet, Auckland. MONDAY, JANUARY 2C. NOON. Corner of Shortland and Queen STREETS. SIX-ROOMED COTTAGE, St. George's Bay Road, Parnell. SEVEN-ROOMED COTTAGE, MOUNT EDEN. R. C. GREENWOOD HAS received instructions from Mr J. A. Ciarkc to ssll by auction.at his Mart, on Monday next, the 20th January, at noon, with out reserve, A Six-roomed Cottage, Outbnildings, &c, in fjcod repair; together with Largo Freehold Allotment, fenced and laid out as garde*!, orchard, &c ; joins Mr Reals' property. Also, at tho samo time, A Comfortable Seven-roomed Cottage, with evory convenience; t table, outhouse, &c ; good orchard, gardon, &c; situate on the Mount Eden Road, having 130 feet front age by 20J feet deep, being about throa quarters ot au acre; owned by Mr. O'Callashan, and at present let for los per week to Mr. Newell. Terms easy. Also, By Order of the Mortgagkf, That Comfortablo RESIDENCE in Haokett street. Ponsonby, ereotcd on Lots 9 and 10, with Stablo and other Outbuildings- Terms vory easy. Further information from. R. a GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. Continued on Fourth Page,