Tendbks.—The following tenders wero received:—'For delivering scoria ash on the Waikomitf Rnad— Koliind Hill, 3s 7d per yard; Mnllally, 43 per yard. Hill's tender was accepted. Road works (Wai iakerei West): Roland Hill, J. Johnston, J. Fulton.

Dog registration Act.—lt was re solved to bring this ■ c' into operation with in the county, Mr Ju.nes being appointed Eejiatrar. This was all the business.

HE MYSTERY OF LORD BRACKENBURY A NOVEL.

By AMELIA B. EDWARDS

CHAPTER XXVII,

A " SCRATCH " DINNER. WHEN Lancelot and Cochrane unconsciously put Miss Savage to flight that morning, they had ridden over to The Hermitage for the purpose of| inviting Mr and Mrs Penno feather to what Lancelotcallod a "scratch diuner." However, all his little dinners— and he gave a good many little dinners in the shooting season—were in a sense " scratch diancrs ;" consisting for tho most

part of stray men from London and officers lrdm the barradks, with an occasional sprinkling of the lesser local gentry. His list rarely included ladies ; and as for the county magnates who used to dine at Brackenbury Court in his father's and brother's time, he never invited them at all, Living a3 ho lived, in merely bachelor's quarters, it was out of the question that he should " entertain " upon auy but tho most modest " scalo ": a dinner at Old Court being, in fact, ouly a sort of indoors picnic among the ruins. Such, at all events, was

the lighi iri.which he was wont to put these proall parties. Which,being picnics indepen dent of wind and weather,were very pleasant and, very popular* Now this particular " scratch " dinner was, the third tfe had given during his fr[end's visit, and as Cocjirano's leave of absence would expire the next day but one, it migli;, be regarded as in some sort a faro well entertainment. The date fixed was the evening uf the day appointed "for tho settlement of the Langtrey mortgage. In other words, aliout ten days atter Cochriine's introduction JW'the ladies' of Tbb Grange, arid something lea i than a woek from the tiriio when Wiiiifred's twolve. thdnsand pou hds were paid into the Old Bank a

Singleton. The guests were bidden for half-past six, to dine at a quarter beforo seven ; the distances from hnuße to house being consi derable (In that riart of the world, and our good North-country hours beiug earlier then, and more rertsonablo, tllan now. Lancelot Always s^.n't a brougham for Mr and Mrs Pennefeather on these Occasions, arid they were generally 'the first to arrive. To-night however a carriage and pair followed so closely npon the Brackenbury equipage,' that Mrs Pennefeather and another lady were taking oil" their) raps at the same

" Well vow, I knew it must be you Mrs Fennefeather, when I saw Lord Bracken, bury's brougham in front," said this lady, whom Mrs Pennefeather addressed as " Countess ;" and who was enveloped from head to foot in a cloud of furs, laces, and delicate fleecy texture. "How strango it seems to call him Lord Brackenbury— doesn't H? Strange to me; but stranger still, no doubt, to those who knew his brother. I guess we shall not be invited to many nioro little dinners at Old Court 1 Well, 1 confess I longto seethe sreothouse thrown open—don't you ? But you are looking facged, Mrs Pennefeather. Yon are littingnp late, and working too hard—l can see that, Are you writing another novel ?"

" Oh, I am always writing another novel —It is my normal condition," replied Mrs Pennefeather lightly. "To looked fagged is not your normal condition, Mrs Pennefeather; and I don't like to see it."

"Youdnn't look fa»ged, at all events," said Mra Fennefeather admiringly. "I should be basely ungrateful to the Carlsbad springs, if I did," replied tbe other, -with a pleased smile and a glance at the looking-glass. Bhe was tall, slender, transparently fair, bright-eyed and vivacious-looking ; young, too 7 though not so young as one might at first suppose; with an indefinable some thing in her face, her accent, her manner, which was not exactly English, and not oxactly foreign : but which was, at all events, very winning and qnite free from affectation. She was certainly more frank in her address, one might almost say fami liar, than the generality of Englishwomen; nod a close observer might possibly have remarked that she gave people their names and title* somewhat more frequently than we are ourselves -wont to do in conversation. Yet even this peculiarity had in her a cer tain charm, and seemed to imply a more than ordinary degree of interest and atten tion which was very flattering to .the person with whom she happened to be talking. And then she had a moat charming smile—a smile not merely of the lips but of the eyes —which played over the whole face, like a ripple on sunlit water. "I suppose you took Pails on the way home?" said Mrs Fennefeather with a sigh. " Woll, yes, Mrs Penncfeather. We stayed just loujj onongh to do some shop ping ; but I don't care for Paris in October and November. And now, because lam a vain wretch and love to be praised, tell me it you like my dress ?" " Yonr dresses are always more beautiful than anyone elie's dresses," naid Mrs Fennefeather, who had not a spark of envy in her composition ; " and I think this is more beautiful than any of its predecessors. Besides, you never look better than in white. And what a cloak ! White fur and amber catin i You might drive out to dinner at. the North Pole in such a thing as that, and not feel cold."

"Do you like the'cloak ? My dear Mrs Pennefeather, I will give it to you." "Countess !" "Yes, indeed. I don't want it in the least. I have anotehr quite as warm—lined throughout with miniver. I will send this over to yon to-morrow." " But—but it is much too splendid for mo !" stammered poor Mrs Pennefeather, in a flutter of surprise and delight. "I have nothing half good enough to wear with it."

" Then I will take care that you have something to wear with it aUo. Nay, dear Mrs Pennefcather, the favour is all on your side. You forget what an admirer lam of literary talent," .'• Are yon ladies never coming?" Baid a thiu masculine voice, which seemed to come from somewhere up in the ceiling of the passage outside. " Heavens and earth I we are forgetting our unfortunate husbands," exclaimed the Countess.

Then, giving Mrs Peanefeathers hand a cordial little squeeze, aha] went out, took the arm of au immensely tall, slender, light mustachioed man who was waiting outside the door, and swept down the passage in a rustle of silks and lacea. The curate and his wife meanwhile hung modestly back, till Church had announced :—

"Mr Fink and the Countess Castel rosso."

The guests now arrived in quick succes sion ; and presently Lancelot gave his arm to the beautitul Countess, and led her out to dinner.

They sat down twelve in number; the gentlemen beingin a majority of four, which made the lower end of the table look some what sombro. Cochrane, however, who had Mrs Pennefeather for his partner, and sat within speaking distance of the Countess, found himself very pleasantly off. " You must be so charitable, Mrs Penne feather, as to tell me who these good people are," he said when the soup iiad been re moved, and the fish was going round. " Every face is new to mo this evening, except your own." '' Must I?" said Mis Pennefeather. "Then I will begin with the ugliest—which is Sir Grimbsy Turnbull's." ,V That big man with the harsh voice, who looks as if he had been parboiled ?" 11 That big man is a very big man, indeed, from his own point of view. He is Chair man of the Brackenbury Iron Company and Liberal Member for Singleton—a pompous bore, who talks as if he had swallowed a porcupine." " The old lady next to him is evidently of your opinion." " That is Lady Symes—a delightful old woman—witty, wicked, and devout. She was a great beauty in her day. Sir Thomas Lawrence painted her as Helen of Troy .

Wo are informed that Mr McMaster has on hand a large stock of Ladies' and Gentle men's Seasonable Clothing, which is selling cheap.—[Advt,] On Friday the 24th, the good-shed at Auckland will be closed at noon, for stations south of Mercer, on the three race days a train leave? Henderson for the races at 10-10 a.m., returning from Newmarket at 6-16 p.m. The pupils of the upper school of the Auckland College, presented an address and two valuable articles of plate to day, to Mr Me Arthur, L.L 8., on his appointment to the post of Head Master ot the Training school. Mr McArthur returned thanks for the gratifying testi monial from bis pupils in a suitable address.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before R. C. Barstow, Esq., R.M.),

THIRSTY SOULS,

Jamos Avery, alias Pumpworthy, Eliza McGinn, Eliza Rice, and Emily Howley, were severally punished for drunkenness.

SEEKING RUST.

Joseph Welling, and Mary Ann Stocle, were charged as vagrants, luviiy b.:eu dis covered lust night sleeping iv an out-house belonging to Messrs. Brown, Barratt and Co. of Elliott-street.

Tne prisoners pleaded guilty. Mr Fardy said the shed was situated in High-street, aud was left open (o any one ; but Messrs, Brown aud Barratt was not responsible, as tho old plan belongs to some bankrupt's estate. The neighbours are very much alarmed in the night time by the con duct of indigent Dcrsons who sought the shed to lie down in. The police had been desired to interfere, but tho present charge was Bcarcely tenable, considering tho un protected Btatß of the building. His Worship cautioned the prisoners, and discharged them. A PANEFUL CASK. Patrick Ready, described as a bushman, was brought up on a charge of breaking a large pane of glass at the Greyhound Hotel, value 275, the property of Mr John Darby. Prisoner said he was drunk at the time. He had receutly come in from the bush ; he had taken a little more than he ought to have taken; ho had money left in his pocket, aud would willingly pay the dam age. Ms Pardy said it was true that prisoner was a hard-working man, but he thought, for his own benefit, ho should not be allowed his liberty for eight days. Prisoner was ordered to pay tho damage, and remauded to Mount Eden for eight days. A CAM' IN THE WAY. George Worrell was charged with loaving his cart in Hobsou-street, to the danger of Her Majesty's subjects.

Fined Is aud costs,

ASSAULTING A CHILD.

John Berry was charged with assaulting Sylvia Robinson, a little girl, by striking hor and putting a hoop around her neck, on the 12th inst.

Defendant pleaded not guilty. Mr Pardy said he know nothing of tbo case. I Emily lilckbnson deposed, tklit she was 14 years of age. Slio had often seeil dbfeiidant with a hand-cart iv (jueon-strcet. Ho was crossing Victoria-street when he struck Sylvia .Robinson, who was returning from school in company with witness. The assault was unprovoked on tho part of Sylvia.

Defendant said he touched the girl but slightly. She had just knocked his own child down.

Sylvia Robinson deposed that Mr Berry came to her and struck her, asking if she expected that. He might have thought that, she had struck his child, Ink she hud not done so. no said the next time he met her she would get a tegular hammering. She was injured by the hoop, and lost a tooth. It was certainly very loose. To defendant: Did not put out my

tongue, sir. Not quite so bad as that, sir. Defendant to the Court: She don't know what she's talkiug about, your Worship. Witness : Sir, I'm perfectly sauc. John Thomas Berry, defendant, gave evidence. Ho knew the girl's father as cook of the steamer Glenelg. On the night in question, he was crossing Victoria street towards the shop of Mr itceves, the butcher, when his child was knocked down, and knowing that she was struck by Robin son's girl, he pushed her on one side. His Worship said it was pretty clear that Berry's child was knocked by accident, and his conduct in striking the child, especially in using the iron, was unjustifiable. Fined 40s and costs or in default 14 days. RUFFIANISM IN THE DOMAIN. Thomas O'Connor, a thin young man, was charged with assaulting Mr Niuhauiiu Nathan, on the 19th iust, by striking him, Defendant pleaded not guilty. Mr Fardy said the assault was com mitted on Sunday evening in the Domain. It was the habit of young men of the defendant's stamp, to watch young people walking in the .Domain, pouncing upon them and levying black mail. Mr Nathan, he was glad to say, had the moral courage to bring the case into Court. Natnanial Nathan deposed that he was at present on a visit to Auckland, and on Sunday afternoon he went for a walk in the Domain with a young friend. They occupied a seat and wero in conversation, and when about to return the lady said, "There's a man," nud immediately six or seven burst out into loud laughter and rushed at him headed by O'Connor, who made use of the moat tilth v language, and said, " It's no use, old fellow, you are well handicapped ; there are seven of us." The younu lady knew the prisoner O'Conner, who was a married man, whereupon O'Connor, seeing that he was known, im mediately ran away. O'Connor gave him a ' violent blow and kicked him. One of the confederates called upon him the next day, and asked him to square it; but he refused to do so, as he had determined to bring the matter beforo the Court.

To O'Connor : Told tho young person not to be afraid. He would not allow her to be assaulted.

To Mr Pardy: Four of the assailants hu r rounded me. Prisoner struck me heavily iv the face, and pulled the lady's arm. The young person deposed to going out for an evening's walk with Mr Nathan; described tbe assault, and recognized O'Connor, as she had seen him several times previously. Thomas O'Connor, defendant, made a statement to the effect that complainant was with the person for immoral purpose. He crept along with Beveral of his friends, and listening heard what they had to say, He and another man got pretty close. His Worship said he thought O'Connor had made an error of judgment, for there could not have been a man amongst them (Laughter). James Welsh deposed to beinor behind a tree, and hearing a conversation between the parties. To O'Connor:Did not see you either insult the young woman or young man. To Mr Pardy: Did not see the assault committed, but heard Mr Nathan shout murder. Heard the talk between them. In answer to His Worship, the witness completely destroyed tho value of his evidence by palpable contradictions. Defendant Baid he could get better witnesses than Welsh if the case was ad journed ; but as he did not know their names or where to find them, perhaps it would be better to leave the matter to the Court.

His Worship said defendant had been guilty of an unprovoked assault, and no doubt he bad a motive in it._ If persons choose to walk in tho Domain in the even ing, they were not to be molested by a set of prowling ruffians. He had some difficulty in dealing with defendant, as he was amarried man ; but evidently ha had a dishonest motive. The evidence quite satisfied his mind that there was nothing dishonourable on the part of Mr Nathan, ana the lady was of respectable character. Sentenced to seven days' imprisonment with hard labour.

WIFE BEATING. Henry Patrick Hay den was again charged with illusing Mary Ann Hayden, his wife, on the 20th, but as prisoner was suffering severely from delirium tremens, and unable to plead, the case was adjonrned for a week. FUGITIVE SEAMEN.

James Power pleaded guilty to abscond ing from H.M.S. Alacrity, in January last, and James Macdonald to deserting from H.M.S. Emerald on the 24th of May, 1879. The cases were remanded until Tuesday next.

EPSOM HOUSE SEMINARY.

THE pupils of Epoom House Boarding and Day Seminary commenced the vacation last Saturday, having terminated studies with an entertainment and dancing (a la Weet and Lewis) carried on with spirit and grace, especially the " Shacel Dance, arranged by Mrs Lewis. The singing gave the numerous visitors ereat pleasure, as very young children showed how carefully the pupils' voices Jhad been trained. |The prizes had been awarded the previous Wednesday, after a close examination of fifteen days. Miss Bassett, who won Ist prize for lessons, classes,,readingi?, ciphering, .French, and good conduct, also gained the extra prize (a writing-desk) for the best answers during examination, which com prised Saxon, English, Roman, Grecian, general and sacred histories, grammar, includin" analyses and parsing, geography (New Zealand principally), mythology, poetry, minerology, dates. Latin. Saxon, andGrecianderivatives, prefixes,|amxes, etc., etc • Miss Watters received Ist prize tor faithful maps and well-written exercises, also for music and drawing ; Miss E. Brook field was 2nd in marks for lessons, classes and well-prepared repetition and| examina tion ; Miss Lynds,|was 2nd[iu ciphering and Miss Trollope in needlework ; Miss Annie Gardner (a very persevering pupil) sained Ist prize for drawing, and 2nd for ex amiDation, mapping, and classes; Miss Philcox, 2ud, mapping ami drawing ; Miss E. Hardwicke, 2nd in writing, good conduct and mapping, Ist in needlework and dancing; Miss Gwynne, Ist in writing, 2nd in attendance; T. Mears Ist in attendance. -The other

members |bf Ist class received rewards ac« ceding to merit as did the,3rd class. For the 2nd class Bella David, a child of eight years, carried off all the lß't prizes (eight in number); Annie McMath was her equal ia dancing ( and writing, and 2nd in attend ance'and .reading; A. C. Crisp was 2nd in repetition, J. Gardner ia writing, H. E, Crisp iv lossqns and exercnes. L. L. Mears l~t iv repetition, good conduct and at tendance, 2nd in classes ; B. Jordan, Ist in cyphering, 2nd in writing j E. Crawford, 2nd in needlework and drawing ; Amelia Gwynno, in cyphering, The Sunday-school prizes were given to Katie Brown and. Emma Coulin; highest marks in Ist class, 2nd number, Master Wynyard j 2nd class, Mag. gie Haines, Ist prize; A. McMath, Mag gie Kiraberley, 2nd ditto.

TELEGRAMS.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

GRaHAMSTOWN, this day.

About 600 ounces of gold aro expected this {week from Waitokauri and Owharoa claims.

COROMANDEL, this day. 1 Tho Tokatea Company have obtained from Thodes' tribute 131ozs.

The Corby Company, from Mellsop and Edwards' tribute, have 67ozs. of gold from 221bs. weight of specimens, equal to 3ozs. to tho lb.

RUSSELL, this day.

A valuablo bull arrived yesterday for Mr Earl. It being a lato importation from Australia, and > no certificate having arrived with it, the bull is unable to be landed, aud the owner ia put to much inconvenience.

[PER UNITED PHESS ASSOCIATION.]

NAPIER, tins day,

Tho Napier Artillery fired for district prizes this morning, the highest scores being—Uos, 74; Garry, 66; Pram, 04; Tuxford, 56". Sixteen competed. J£igut children were lined at tho R.M. Cqurt one shilling for trespassing on the railway line, eccideut ocourrcd there lately from this cause,

WELLINGTON, this day, THE PENSIONERS' GRIEVANCE.

A meeting of Imperial Pensioners has been hold to consider the question ot pay ing Stamp Duty in giving receipts for payments of regular instalments of money received by them, A committee was appointed to consider tho tho question,

CHBISTCHIMCH, this day,

DEATH FROM DRINK,

At an inquest on Jonas Day and Ellen Anderson, the evidence showed that intoxi cation was the cause of death in each case.

STRIKE,

Tho compositors' strike at tho "Times" olllco continues. The compositors havo found it a losing came. Tho proprietor, with local and outside assistance, con tinues to issue the "Times" and "Star," as usual, nnd is rapidly organising new staffs, and the compositors on Btrike meet to-day to consider whether to hold out auy longer. The probability is they will give iv. The Industrial Exhibition at Raugiora yesterday was a great success. A public temperaucc meeting la 4 night was largely attended. It was addressed by the Hon. Jas. Monro, President of tho International Conference, Dr. Koseby, and W. J. Jago. AKA.ROA RAILWAY. At a public meeting at Lincoln last night resolutions were carried strongly urpiug on the Government the necessity of continuing to construct the Akaroa railway.

SUPREME COURT.-In Banco.

THIS DAY.

(Before His Honor Mr Justice Gillies.)

Charles King v. the Mayor and Corporation of Auckland— (Motion for inj" unction and costs). —Mr JE. Hesketh appeared in support ot the motion, tho Hon. the Attorney General for the Mayor and Corporation, and Mr Theo. Cooper for Messrs Cook and Cole of tho Circus.—Mr Hesketh explained that tho suit; had been brought by the plaintiff to obtain from the Court an injunction restraining Messrs Colo and Cook from holding on tho Albert Park Reserve any circus or other public exhibition whereby a nuisance might be caused to the plain tiff. The action was commenced before the circus had been erected, and tho plaintiff at that time gave notice of his intention to move for an injunction founded upon certain affidavits, notice of which had also been given. The matter was advanced to a certain stage, when the defendants announced their determination to forego the occupation of the proposed site for circus purposes. Therefore, although he now moTed for an injunction, the subject matter had passed away, and the question was really one of costs. The argument should turn upon the point as to whether or not the plaintiff was, at the time referred to, entitled to an injunction. Upon the determination of that point depended the question of costs, The learned gentleman then proceeded to argue the matter.—His Honor remarked that had the injunction been moved for before tho defendants had relinquished their iutention, it was very clear that it would have been granted, seeing the material the plaintiff had upon which to base his motion. It was difficult to soe how tbe Court could grant costs, when the motion had never been made—when the action had never been brought to a termina tion, bu*; simply ended by the act of the parties themselves. If the motion dis tinctly meant that costs were to be at tho discretion of the Court, that would be another thing altogether, because it was a virtual agreement between the parties that the action should be ter minated and the Court left to determine the question of coats.—Mr Hesketh felt impelled to express some legal surprise, for he had been under the impression that the other side had agreed to leave the question of costs entirely with the Court. Ho thought that had been the intention of both parties.—Mr Cooper denied that the defendants while allowing the matter of costs to go into Court had debarred them selves from contesting any motion which sought to saddle them with further ex penses.—The Hon. the Attorney-General was then heard upon the whole question. He submitted in the first place that the parties having terminated the.matter by mutual agreement removed it out of the Court, which con sequently ceased to have any jurisdiction with regard to it. He then went on to argue that apart from this the Jplaintiff had not been entitled to an injunction, basiDg his contention upon the following grounds : (1) That the nuisance, if it were one, was but of a temporary character ; (2) That it was never settled at all to erect the circus upon the Albert Park, but that it was only a contingent arrangement; and, (3) That this circus would not have been a nuisance. —The learned gentleman arguert the matter at considerable length.—Mr Hesketh having replied, His Honor announced that he would take time to consider the question.

Fitzgerald v. White—(Argument on demurrer). This matter was adjourned until noon to-morrow.

The Court then rose,

BOARD OF EDUCATION.

The Board met this afternoon for the transaction of ordinary business. Present: Messrs J. M. Clark (in the chair), Peacock, Prime, Moat, Luke, and D. Goldie. Executive Committee's Report.— The report of the Executive Committee was read as follows :—The <- ommittee recom mended acceptance of the following tenders : Mr Alfred Boyer, £134, for additions to the Kaueranga Boy's School; Mr M. Armstrong, £218, for erection of school building at Mangawai; Mr John Cornwell, £247, for additions to the Otahuhu school building; Mr A. J. Hazard, £314, for erection of a school teacher's dwelling^ Pakekohe East. The Committee have authorised the necessary alterations and improvements to the Girlß' High School Building.—The re port was adopted. Returns.-—A communication from the Education Department, asking for returns was read, and it was agreed that the neces sary informatiun be forwarded. Notification of New Members.—Mr Goldie drew the attention of tke Board to the fact that he had not received any offi cial intimation that he had been elected a member of the Board. The only notification of the fact that he had received was from the newspapers.—Mr Kice explained that it was usual to gazette the election in the newspapers, and this bad been done. A copy of the Act would nave been supplied to Mr Goldie, but there were none in stock. —It was considered advisable by several members that in future members be notihed by the Secretary of their election. Lecture by Me Proctor.—Letter from Mr Proctor suggesting to the Board the advisability of arranging with Mr Proctor for a lecture to the school children. Mr Goldie moved, that Mr Proctor be com municated with to ascertain on -what terms he would deliver the lecture.—Mr Peacock

pointed out that it was now too late to'j make any arrangements.—A motion to thatj efl'edt was carried.

'. Welles'lby-street School.—Letter from the City School Committee asking if the Board intended to take over the whole of the Wellesley school as a Normal School. —It was agreed that an answer be sent to the Committee that it was'intended to take over the whole of the buildi jj us a practis ing school. (Left Sitting.)

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THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, WEDJNESJJA*, JJJftUEMJ&ftfiii E»^



"Wanted. ANTED KNOWN-The Grand Christmas Advertisenmnt will bo found ia the lth column, sth page,—W. H. Dampier. "ANTED, a Housemaid. — Apply Globo Hotel, Wakefleld-street. "ISTANTKD at once, a second Waiter for TV Royal Mail Hotel, Victoria-street. ANTED, a Baker for a Country Storo.—Apply to Stono Bros, Queen street, Auckland. __ W~ANTED for the Country, a Boy about 1(5 years of age.—Apply at Cruick shank's Mill. WANTED" a Good General Servant; references required.—Apply to Mrs W. Motion, Mount Albert. WAN TED, a Girl to Nurse, and make' herself Generally Useful.-Apply Mrs W, Stlchbury, Nowmarkot-atreet. Newmarket.



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Banking and otlior mercantile experience Active, well educated, good address; valuablo to any em ployer. Xirat Rato References.—Adurohs : Somper Fidoa.'. axonla Houbo, Hobßon-strect. WANTED, Christmas Card Purclmsers to call and Inspect tho Beautiful Assort ment at C. W. uoodson's. 7,500 just received from London, and oflbrcd at marvellously low pricas, commoncing at Id each. All new Block. —111, Qneon-Btreet. WANTED KNOWN, that J Mokri' son, Asphalter, has Removed to hia Now Yard Custom-Houso-street West, 'ootween Hobaon and Nelson-streets. Asphalting at tended to on tho shortest notice. Also, a Largo stock cf Fixowood. cut and uncut; wholesale and retail. WANTED KNOWN.—Orders tor Mlnco Pies, &c, will bo received by W. D. Dallon, Confoctionor. Dressed Poultry, in any quantity at 3 hour.' notice. Christmas Goods in Btock,—W. D. Dallen, Qnoon-atreet. WANTED KNOWN, that Real Good Board and Residence can bo obtained at John Parker's, loft-hand Bide Grey-street.— Terms Ono Guinea per wook; or, Ono Shilling por meal, ANTED KNOWN, that the Cheapest House in Town for good Boots and Phocs of all eorts and sizes is tho Cheap Boot Shop, corner of Quoon-Bircct and Market En tranco. Como ono, como all. JJo credit to pay for. Lf r;rn stock. Must sell. the Public to Know, that \\'cndcl's excollont Winks —a really splondic! <lrink for the nuramor— can now be obtainou at tho Manufactory, Symondß-stroet, and at all the Hotels in Auckland. Prlzo medal at Sydney Exhibition, and testimonials from all tho loading medical mon of Auckland. Prico, perbottlo, 23 Od. WANTED X M U WN. To aix in Want of Money.—L. H Neu megon is prepared to advanco tho same on personal or any other security, repayable by Weekly instalments.—Note the address : 185, Quoon-streec. ODDOsito tho Havings' Bank. WANTED KNOWN, that E. Carr V » ud Son have to hand Building Timber In Kauri and Whito Pine, Bhingloa, House Blocks, Palings, Posts. Rails, and Firewood in their Yard, Custom-house-street West, opposite end of Hobson-street. N.B.—The increasing demand for White Pino has induced thorn to arrange for a constant supply. WANTED KNOWN, that D. Goldie is prepared to sell Ml kinds of Building and other Timber, including Hardwood, Spokes, Felloes, Iron-Bark and Blue-Gum Shafts, Blocks. Palinus and Shingles, at his Yards, Lower Albert-street, near Dock, at tho lowest cash prices. Tho timber, beingunder cover, is belfcsr nan t hat purchased olßowhero. ANTED, North Shore Hxcursio nisi to call at Mrs Foster's Luncheon Rooms (Two doors from the Flagstait Hotel), where they can be accommodated with Tea and Coffee at any bouv. Every attention paid to tho com fort of Visitors. Chops and Steaks. Straw berries during the season. Apartments to Let. Private Board and Reside nee. Terms moderate. Pionlo Parties supplied a', twelve hours notice. "ANTED KNOWN, that the New Zealand Timber Company (Limited), having purchased the Business and Premises of Messrs Carlaw & Co., aro now olFeriDg all their Stock at Greatly Reduced Rateß. The whole must be cleared off by the 31st instant. All orders will be promptly attended to by Mr John Carlaw (late Carlaw & Co.), at the New Zoaland Timlwr Company's temporary premises, Cus tom-honßestreet West. W'ANTKU, every persou aoout to Build or requiring Building Material n large or small quantities to. call or] send their orders to the AUCKLAND TIMBER COMPANY (Limited). By aid of new and high-class Machinery, every description of Building Materials manu factured of a quality, and at prioes, hitherto unknown in tho Colony. Trial solicited. Prices to meet the times. Hpeolal advautaues for caßh. —Works : Custom-house-street West. Office: Custom-houße-street Ea«, near Wharf WORKING MEN ! i-Plenty of Good Toa at the T Pot for Is ft) per lb; a good Sugar at 4d; Rice, 2.d; corn Flour, Gd; Can dles (full weights), lOd; Rtoneless Jams. K.B. (the best brand), only 7d; Marmalade, 8d; French Prunes, 7d; Now Dates, 6d: Very Fine Preserved Ginger, Is per tin; Yorkshire Relish. 7Jd per bottle: Bloater Paste. 6d; Bmoked Cod Roes, 9d; Kippered Uerrines, Is: Goodall, Blaokhouse and Co. s Potted Ham, Tongue, Beef, Strashnrg, Mixed Game, Pheasant, Partridge, only 7d per tin: Pigs Jowls, roduced to 3d.— F. Howln ana Brother. Queen-street W^ANTED KNOWN, Stationery at VV English prioes; Ruled Note Paper (cream laid), 2d per quire; Envelopes, 2d per packet: Foolscap and Letter, 9d per quire all kinds of Fancy Note Paper and Envelopes; Mourning Stationery, Account, Pass, and Pocket Books, Pens, Penoils, Bibles, Albums, &c, &c, at prices before unknown in Auckland; a few Boss Puzzles left, at Is; the Game of Trevolo, Is 6d; Tom Thumb Printing Pro?s, 8a; Climax Dater, 30s: Automaton Pencil Stamp, 7s 6d ; the Initial Rubber Stamps, Is eaoh, with Pad and Ink for marking linen or stamping paper or envelopes. Supplied at Goodson's, 111, Queen-street.-Observe the Address.



W/ ANTED, to Sell (cheap), lot of VV Leather Machine Needles, only 4d doz; Christmas Cards, 6d doz; lot of China Dol«, Od . to 138 each; 3 feet long Dress Dolls. 6d to Is Bd ; Large Boxes of Paints, with Brushes, only Od ; Hiding Whips, 9d; Babies' Feeding Bottles, ■with two Brushes, only Bd; Plateß, i and o; Jugs, 4to the set, only 4s 6d; Jugs, 3to the. set, Is; Brown Teapots, lOd to 2a: Black Teapots, to 3s: Brown Teapots, with metal lids, 2s 6d to 4s; Tart Tins, 4 for 6d, 9 for Is; Yellow Pie Disheß, 8d to 1b 3d; Tea, 2b lb, 18b box; Lemon Peel, Is i Cdlb- Light Blue. 8d lb; Harper Twelvetrees Washing, only 6d doz; Clothea Pegs, 4 do;:en for 6d, Is 3d a gross; Poison Cornflour, Sd lb; Wineglasses, 6d each. 5a doz; Tumblers, 5s doz; the Victor Knife and Scissors Bharpener and Glass-cutter, only 9d; Small Trays.ls; Sauca 7Q bottle ; Basinp, 3d to 6d; lot of Large Pictures, Is each. 3 for 2s 6d; Spectacles, Is pair, 3 pairs for 2s 6d; Kpsom Salts, 4d per dozen paokets; Chambers, 2b and2s6d;ChinaDolls'Headß.Bdto4fl each; Wire Nails, lllbs in a packet, only 2s 6d; Flaid Matches, 6d and 7d doz; Glass Salt Cellars, 4d; Government Disinfecting Powder, for taking away all binds of smells, only Gd lb; Tar Soap, for sick rooms, 5 cakes for fid: Onions, 2d lb, 71bs for Is: Nest Kkks, o for Cd: China Egg Cups, only 2d each.-H. WATTS Pitt-street. TIT ANTED KNOWN, trom 9 a.m. to 9 VV p.m. daily, the Koh i-nor—themostbril liant illumination in Auckland-is to be seen at C. W. Goodson's, 111, Queen-street, where, m addition to the varied aasortment of new goods (all imported within tbelast six months), aspecial coneianment h»s been just received suitable for 'Xmas and New Year's presents. The trade motto being, "Small profits and quiok returns, or, "A nimble 6d better than a Blow Is. — Wat cheß: Waltham, key and keyless: Geneva, Alluminium, Silver, Gilt, andMecal Cases, from 30s; Frenoh-American Ctookß and Alarms, com prising : Kight-day and Keyless Frenoh. BlllDti cal Carriage, Jokerß, Peepo'-day, Carriage Alarms, Prince, ' Princes?, 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 plated), wearing equal to Bilver, Forkß, Spoons, Cups. Castors, Cruets, Waiters, Napkin Kings, &c.; Gold and Silver Jewellery; Alluminium, Gilt and Silver plated, in Brooohes and Sets, Studs, Kings, Soli taires, Necklets, &c.; Monogram Vesta Boxes; Kicking Mules, 80-peeps; Klephant and Dog Inkßtands; Table and Pocket Cutlery in preat variety; f nives and Forks, from 7s per doz.; Covers, from 4a 6d per pair; Pocket Knives, from 6d; Sycamore Bread Platters, from 2s Bd; Knives, from Is 6d; Butchers Knives, fromfld; Scissors, from Is, at Uoodsons (opposite Tonka Mart), 11, Queen.Btrcot.



I Wanted." ,1 \\TANTED KNOWN; tbat Hazard's T T Shooting Gallery-40 yards long—is opeß 1 daily for Rifle and Hstol Practice, and for Teßt i ng Shot Guns.—l6o, Queen-atreet. WAIN TED, to Sell cheap, 21b tins of Fancy B'scnits,' Gray, DonD, and Co., of Glasgow ;211b tins of the Best Salmon, only ' Is 2d per tin; lib tins 7d ; carpet Tacks, 2d par packet, 4 paokets for 61; Cod Fish, 4d per lb.— H. Watt?, Pitt-streot . _ ANTED, Our Customers to Notice that our Clothing and Tailoring Estab lishment will not ba open after half-past 7 on1 Christmas H ye. Roll up early.—Phillips' Mart, Queen-street. TO PAfERHAN GBRS. - Wanted,"^ Paperhanger. Apply at my office To morrow ( Thureday) morning, at 10 o'clock.— J. M. Lennox, Kstete Agent, Auckland. T> v U T SI BOOTS! Wanted, my Cu'tomors and tho Pulbio to know that I have Opened my Now Shop with a well-assorted Stock of Boots and Shoos of every description, at prioes to unit the times. Note the address: J. GKEEN, Victoria-street, near Nelson-street, Auckland. Municipal Notices. ntTY OF AUCKLAND. TENDEKS FOH TAINTING MABKET. The City Council will receive tenders as above until 4.30 of THURSDAY, 23rd lnst.. In terms of gpccillcatlons and oonditions, at the ottlco of the City Surveyor. Tho Council do not bmd thom solves to aocept any tender. Tentiors to bo endorsed as above. P. A. PHIUPS, Town Clork. Town Clerk's Office, Decomber 17.1880. VTOTIOE.-Tho City Council Ollices will AX bo Closed on tho 25th and 27th instants, and on tho Ist and 3rd January, 1881.—P. A. Philips, Town Oltrk. Town Clerk's Office, 20th December, 1880. Tenaera.. ' VTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. NATIVE COAL AND COKff. Railway Department, Wellington, 13tli Deoembor, 1880. Separate WrittoD Tenders will be foceived until noon of SATURDAY- tho 15th January. 1881, for tho Supply and Dolivory of COal and Coke. They must ba addressed to tho General Manager of New Zealand Railways, Wellington, and marked outside " Tender for Coal." Speculations can bo reen and Forms of Tender obtained ot the ofllco of the hallway Managers at Auckland, Whargarei, Napier, Wellington, Wanganui, Now Plymouth, Nelson, Pioton Groymouth, Wcstport, Cbrlstohurch, and Duncdin. Tolegraphio Tondora will bo recetvod if pro? sented at any Telegraph Offioo by noon of the same dato, provided that Written Tendeiß in dun form aro lodged ac a Railway Manager's Offico by tho same hour. Tho lowoßt or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted. i. H. MAXWELL, General Managor N.Z. Railways. RICHMOND HILL MINING COM PANY (LIMITED). Under Voluntary Liquidation. Tendora will bo rocnived by the undersigned until FRIDAY, December 31st, for tho Purchaso of tho Luaße held by tho above Company ol! Uind, comprising Threo Hundred and twenty Acres, at Para Para, in tho Collingwood District, Tho Lnaso Is granted under tho Wasto Lands Act of 18G.1, at a rental of && por annum, and has seventeen years to run. There is a good Over- Boor's Cottuge on the ground, Furnaco, and other Assaying material. Also, for all tho Mining Plant on the premises comprising Pump, largo quantity of Tools Trucks. Line of Tramway, a oonoiderable quan tity of .silver Ore. fee , &o. It is bollevod by tho late Directors in tho above Company that a payablo lode of Silver exists on this property, ore varying from 8 ounces to 1,600 ounces per ton having basn taken therefrom. Tho Company's moans were, however, too small to continue opnrations. The shaft is sunk about 100 feet, and well protected jy timber, and tho pump urcotcd in tho same is capable of clearing tho water in a short spaoe of tiiuo. Tonderg will ba recelvod for either of tho above linos or together. H. D. JACKBON. Liquidator to Company. mENDEKS FOR RAILWAY, WHAN JL GAPOUA. NO. 1 CONTKACT—TERMINUS TO WAIMA EINGARINGA BUSH. Tonders wl'l bo received by tho New Zealand Timber Co. (Limited), at their offices. Custom house-street West, Auckland, up to noon of SATURDAY, Ist January, 1881, for tho Com pletion of the above lino. Separate Tendcm will also bo reo3ived at tho tamo time and place for NO. 2 CONTHACT—JUNCTION TO OPJTONUI BOOMS. Copies of BDeciflottions can be seen at the Mills, Whaagipoua, Mr Hillt'n 9toro, Coroman del. and at tho Company's Offices, Auckland. The Manager of tho MilK Whanganoua. will show intending tondorcrs ovor the uround, and afford any further information required. Not bound to accept the lowest or any tender. C. A. HARFUS. Ji'N.. Managing Director. Auckland, December 21, 1880. -DONSONBY DISTRICT. GEATTAN AND SAKSFIELD 3TEEETS. Tondors for above Contract will bo received un to 4 p.m. of THURSDAY, !3rd inst., at my ofllco, 74, yueen-street, whero pla«s and specifi cations may ba ecen. JOHN BOYLAN, C.E.. Enginoer to tho Board. OUNT EDEN HIGHWAY DISTRICT. NOTICE. Tenders aro required for several Road Works In the above distriot. Plans and specifications may be inspected at tho Store, No. 40, Victoria street, whoro Tenders will also be received up to 4 o'olock p.m. of January the 10th, 1881, T. THOMPSON, Chairman, -it/fOUNT EDEN HIGHWAY BOARD. Tenders for Carting Road Metal and Scoria Ash during the current year will be received by tho uiidersignod up to January the 10th, 18S1, at 4 o'clock p. m . T . THOMPSON Chairman. TENDERS required for the Removal of Harrison's School, and the Erection of foursnibll Cottages (Labour only), until MON DAY, noon, tho 27th instant. I'ha lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J. JACKMAN. Nclson-sireet. mENDERS WANTRD for the Election I of a Four-roomed Cottage at Drury. Plans may be soen at the Royal Georgo Hotol, New market, whTO tenders will ba received till THURSDAY, tho 23rd mat,, at 4 p.m.—ALBS. Caldbr. TO BUILDERS.—Tenders will be re oeived until noon of THURSDAY, the 23rd instant, for tho Erection of a House at Mount Eden. Plann, &c, to be soen at No. 10, South British Chambers.—Edmund 8011, Archi tect. jtsoots ana »noes. j t> O X O U T FOR THB BLUE BOOT. C. BROOKES Is selling tho whole of his Stock of Splendid BOOTS AND SHOES (English and Colonial) AT COST PRICE, FOR ONE MONTH. A few lines of Women's Kid Elastic Sidca sizes 5 and G, at Half their Cost. Tho Largest Stock in Auckland to Seloct from CALL EARLY. I C. BROOKES, Blue Boot, Opposite Garlick & Cranwell's. (^TiS PHENS X SUMMER SHIFMENT OF ENGLISH AND CONTINENTAL BOOTS AND SHOES Has arrived and comprises Fashionable an Useful Goods, not previously introduced in this Colony, STEPHEN'S SPECIALITIES. LADIK6' COLOURED SILK TOP-BUTTONKD BOOTS, fit like gloves, and give a charming finish to Summer Walking Costumes. LADIES' POMPADOUR TOP-BUTTOXED BOOTS are a new thing. LADIES' GREY-FIGURED SILK-TOP SHOES have never before been introduced to Auok land Society: they are not only the height of Fashion, but a pleasant and comfortable Shoe for dally use. la addition to tho Noveltio are New Goods in Bluo and Black Prunella Buttonod Boots, a Black Cloth Bottoned Boot. GENTLEMEN'S CLOTH TOP BOOT 9. GENTLKMAN'3 PATENT LEATHER BOOTS (extra light). SOFT GLOVK KID BOOTS, for tender feet. The above Shipment enables F. STEPHENS to supply a class of Goods not obtainable any where else, except London or Paris.



To I_e£ mO LET, Two New Shops and Dwelling-. L -houses ill Mount Eden Road,—Apply Mrs Jack, Symonds street. . , LET, House of Six Rooms; gas and, . gas fittings; and water laid on. Waterlc o Quadrant.—W. and J. Frater, Shortland-Btreet, fT\Q LET, in Conquest Place, Parnell, two. L Five-roomed Cottages.—Apply 8. Meekan, Parnell Rise. TO LET, a Comfortable l(1our-roorried : Cottage; also a Two-roomed Cottage.— H. J. Riordan, Nelson-street, near Cook-street-.. TO LET, in the 3Newton Koad, a Two story House, in good order; wieh garden, good well, and fowl house. Rent 10s 6d per week.—Apply on tho premises^ _ r|TO~i7ttTrarThtee^oomed, Cottage, in 4. Victoria-street, with flour garden and verandah.—Apply M.[,Foley, Grooer, Hobson street. i ■ i ' 1- O LET, 4-room'ed Cottage, nearly new ; large cistern and every convenience;, Mount Roskill Road.-Apply to Morley and White, Bden Terrace. _ TfcTOKTH hHOKJi — Houses to Let ±% Furn'shed or Unfurnished. Building Sites and Cottages for Sale.-Oliver Maya, Post Offloe Store, Dovonport. _____—___, "VfORTH SHUIiE, To i^et lor uue J3I Month, a Six-roomed Furnished Cottage j wellsituated.-R. and R. Uuder. Vr 0 R T II COTE. TO LKT, for a term, Mr Tunny's Residence, Stokes' Point; six large rooms, grounds beauti fully laid out, and delightful view. R. HORNE, Shortland-ctreet. For Sale. FOR SALE iv rare cnance for a poor man, as it must be sold), 161 acres Choice Conntry Land, Bituated ia the Parish uf Puke atua, County of Kden. in the Wainui Bign way District. The property is nicely situated, commanding an extensive viow. It fronts two main roads, and settlera' farms not far distant, and adjoins Mr Scott's farm. The whole country around is valuable property, and rising in value. The whole is cleared, and is nearly all level. The above is offered at 7s 9d per aore.—Apply to Carbines and Lusher, Auctioneers, Queen street. _ ¥r\OR SALE, a"well-bred Field Spaniel; J? price vory moderate.—Apply Stab Office. 0 PRINTERS AND OTHERS,—For Sale or Lease, tho " Waikato Mail," pub lished at Cambridge, near Auckland. Imme diate ppsseasion.-For particulars apply to Joseph Ivbbs, St. Asaph-street, Christchnrch. F~OJR SALE (£65 cash), Farm, 31 Acres, la'rtly imprbved, fenced, and good supply of wobd and water, metalled road round two sideß; price £5C5.-Apply (his Onlce* IjlOR SALE, or To Let, a First-rate P Busraeaß in Waikato. Stock atayalua tfon if required.—Apply to L. D. Nathan & Co. |/\OR SAL-E (Grace-street, Ptfnsonby), a Vj well-flnishod House, and about|a,cro garden, &c; 110 ft. frontage to Oraco-Btreet, vory good position, fee—P. F. Evana. |I>AKNKLL.—Nice tlouse of six rooms, JT &c , &c, in good position. Must bo sold. Price, only £200.-D. F. Kvans, Bstato Agent, 71, Quoon-street; CIOHTSALE, a Comfortable Family F Residence, within an easy distance of Nelson, to a most healthy locality; with 7 acres of good land, two of which is a SDlendid orohard in full bearing. Terms oasy.—Further particulars, apply Offico of this papor. FOR SALE a large Two-storey Work shop ; well-built; roofed with corrugattd iron; suitable for a boot or brush factory, or cabinetmakor's shop, &a, &c.; frontage 55 feet by 75foet; freehold allotment. Near tho Host Offico, Karangahapo Road, Newton.—Apply H. Hurman, Fruit salesman, ICaranghape Road. TjIOR SALE, in Newton, near Fairburn's IJ property, a very nico Hou*e of 5 rooms, workshop, fowl-nouse, tank, well, pump, good garden ; all In llrst-olass order, and in good position. Only £210.—D. F. Evans, Estate Agent, 71, Qiieon-atrent. n-i ka CASH, balanco at 7i per cent, two *iJU Dwelling Houses ana Shop, in a prin cipal street, closo to Queen-stroot. Allotment, 35 x 82. Price, £525.—a. Valle, House and Land Agent,_Bhortland-street. C 9I"n—HOUSJiT containing four largo rooms £•-■«•" and Bcullery; good well, tank, &0., with freehold Allotment; conveniently situated, within five minutes' walk from Queen-street.— 3. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland itroet. PORfV-TWO Shops and Dwelling Houses, *//iOU w { ln Freehold Allotments, situated next tho Terminus Hotel, Onehunga.—S. Vaiie, tlouse and Land Agent, Shortland-street. ■poo>v Neat CoUßgoof 4 rooms, fitted with jjaao cupboardg, Oven, Stove, 2 Tanks ; ilso. now outhouse, 14 x 12, &c, and allotment S3 x j :■; 20 mlnutoa from Post Office.—S. Vaile, douse and Land Agent, Shortland-street. r>QQA-SUBURBANKKSIDENCKof7rooms, XiVOV stable and other out-buildings, together with nearly 4 acres of land, planted with fruit and ornamental trees; commands a jood water view, and has facilities for sea .mthing; about 1J miles fiom Post-office.—a. Vailo, House and Land Agent, Shortland-Btreet. Vj a tjr— HOUSK of 5 looms, dairy, shede, cis *•■*'" tern, tank, &0., together with nearly 3 vcres of volcanic; land, fenced, and in grass jarden, &c—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent Shortland-strcot. Ja V R S A L E, 1} ON LIBERAL TKBMS. To Close a Partnership Account: Tho Clipper Schooner 'ALBATROSS,' 77 tons register; carries largo cargo, light draught of wator HOUSK, Jeafleld View Road. 9 rooms HOUSK, Upper Pitt-street, 6 rooms, large allotment 82 aares LAND, Waipipi. Waiuku:|Allot ment 250 281 acres LAND, Waikato River. C. A. HARRIS. 7, South British Insurance Buildings, December G, 18S0. LAND IN THE ISLAND OF MOTU TAPU FOR SAuE. Offers are incited for the Purchaso of theOne lixth Undivided Share or Interest of Robert Maxwell in 2200 acre 3in the Island of Motutapu, Hauraki Uulf. forming Section 374t.0., in the i lounty of Eden, and Pi ovince of Auckland ; It a held under tho Crown Grant, Registered No. 12436, and Robert Maxwell is one of the Six 3rantees, tenants in common. The land is bounded towards the North and East by higbwater line on ttie shore; towards South South Kast and South by land granted to Robert Graham; to wards the West by high water line on tho shore to Public Reserve; -heoco by said Public Reserve; and thence to wards the West by nighwater line on tho shore. Motutapu Island is one of the Gems of the Hauraki Gilf; rich and fertile; and the Share 'or sale, when partitioned, would form an ex ;ellent farm for a working settler. For further particulars apply to BIEVWBIOHT & STOUT, Solicitors, Wellington. Wellington, 17th December, 1880. Tm O R BALE, CHOICE BUILDINGALLO'IMENTS BEiiGKOV*; Estate, Situated in EDEN TERBAOE, SUBURBS OF AUCKLAKD. Plan at Morley & White's. FOrPMtiCal CHR PI«HKR BAILEY, Mount Kden Road. rp O It Q a" L E 1 "CALEDONIAN"ENGINE, lOJin. Cylinder. 1 •' SOHO " ENGINE, 6Jin. Cylinder. 1 " HORIZONTAL"! ENGINE, sin. Cylinder. 2 " STEAM LAUNCH " ENGINES, 4Jin. Cylin der, fitted with Link Motions. 1 "WINDING" ENOINK, Tin. Cylinder, fitted with Link Motions. TUBULAR BOILERS, Vertical or Horizontal. 1 WOOL PRESS, Screw, 7ft. 6in. _ 3Jin. diameter. 1 PAIR TWIN POILTCRS and Mountings Complete, 20 H.P. Nominal. R, H. V E O M A N, ALBBRT BOILER WORKS. Tn O Ji S A L El ]P FINE FARM AND GOOD FLAX MILL. Good Flax Mill, with water-power capable of driving any amount of machinery, together with fine Farm of 200 aores of alluvial land unsurpassed in quality, with over 1,000 tons Bo£ very line Klax, and abundance in the neighbourhood, fhls 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 Produce to railway station.—Apply to George Frasor, or J. C. AndersoD, No. 6, South British Insurance Buildings. ILLA SITES, CAMHHJELLVILLE, PONSONBY. Mr John C IMPBEtL has instructed the under signed to dispose of all his Choico Villa Sites as above. These allotments, having a large frontage to Ponßonby and Shelly Beach Roads, Curran, Emmett, and Harsfleld streets, aro unsurpassed for position, view of harbour, sizo, &c. Tho allotments are marked olfon the ground. Price and terms on application. DIGNAN & ARMSTRONG, I and 5, imperial Chambers, Vulcan Lane. fri o a. it k I v^ 5", J PRB 'OCEOLA,' 300 Tons VICTORIAN COMPANY BONE DUST. CLARK AND GANE, FORT-STREET. pOAL! /■^ O A L ! 1 pOALI! WHAU WHA.U COAL MINES, WHANGAREI. OFFICE: No. 8, Lower Queen-stbeet. W. SLOANE. I Agent,



' Public Notices, J~NJLr P-OXING DAY. I wtoNDliY, December 27.' ExtfCKSfO'N TO' K'ATfAU1. The s.s. 'SOTOM AHA N A' Will leave Queen-street Wharf at 10 morning; Return Tickets:— si. The Rotomahana having c. light draught of water will land,,passengers on the Wharf, and thus avoid inconvenience, of boating. *|fcg(^T(l OR WAITA JB A. The 8.8. 'LALLA KOOKH' Will leave the Government Wharf, Qnehunga, as above TO-MOKttOW (Thursday); the 23ru inst.,'atlO"a.m.' , For frieght or passage apply WALLER & CO, Custom-hodse-slrees. mHEATRje R 0 V A L, SATURDAY NEXT (Chbistmas NiGur). GRAND SACRED MUSICAL FESTIVAL. Mr Luscomds Skaukll begs to announce that he will give a Grand Vocal and Instru mental Sacred Concert on the above night, assisted by all the Professional Artistes at present in Auckland. For programme, see Friday's advertisement. TTissolution of patnershif. Notice is hereby given that ths Partnership hitherto existing between James and Robert Cowan, tradini? in Auckland aa Bakers, has this day been dissolved by mutual consent, and the business for the future will be carried on by Robert Cowan, who will received and pay all debts of the linn. JAMBS COWAN, ROBERT COWAN. Witness: Willian Vaughan. JIAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS PRE SENT3.—A few of the much-admired Self-acting Fountains, with Fish Globos, com plete, for sale by H. White, High-street. IT is Beally Wonderful where F. Tomlin son, Draper, Parnell, Rets such a Largo and Choice Assortment of Fancy Goods from ? Look in his window. /CHRISTMAS CAKES ! CHRISTMAS \ J CAKKS! MINCK PIE 3! ETC. Wanted the Public to try oar Celebrated Currant Pound Cakes; also, our Mince Pies.— Messrs O'Brien and Glenn, New Zealand Bakery, Parnell. N.B.—Orders, for Mince Pics, are re p ootfully.invited not later than the 23rd inst. nPIHE Secretary will be obliged to those jL Ladies who have undertaken to work for tlie Christmas Tree to be held for the Young Women's Institute, will kindly send in their contributions as soon as possible.—Young Women's Institute, Queen-street, December 20, 1880. -^5. T>ROF. FRASER will be a /§>Tvyv J home for the purpose of giring BftCcUvfr] Private Examinations during the /«f\KW/ holidays. T /Cr Laßt Day in town, Saturday, (s -hjT ( January lat. B V Poreons who want china busts, a \ etc., will please send at once. ifS^^» PONSONBY ROAD, Vitir Top of Franklin Road, Auckland. R/i 0 U N D AT LAST. JOHN E A R L E, AGENT. ■vr 0 t 1 v js. Wit PYX has removed to the New uildings on Queen-street Wharf—Rail way Dining Rooms —and hopes to see his old customers back again, and also invites the general public to give him a.calL THE 1W EW T>HOTOGRAPHY. ±S JL INSTANTANEOUS PICTURES! MARTIN & PARTINGTON, PHOTOGRAPHISTS, Market Bntranob, Queen-street. Mr Josiah Martin having made special study at the Royal College ot Cbemißtry, 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 Heinus and Hanna and Mr Bartlett), and will Open their new Por trait Gallery in a few daya. The great success which has attended these new Dry Plates in Kurope and America has established their superiority, and produced quite a Kevolution in Photoßßai'E.y. The most beautiful Pictures, preserving the Natural Attitude and Expression of tl a sitter, can now bo taltsn in scarcely one second of time, and without any delay iv preparation. Children's Portraits and Family Groups, can be photographed in an instant, without the least constraint. Kor Out-door Photography this prooeßS has superior advantages. Picnic Parties, Portrait Groups and Views, also Photos, of Horses and other animals, will be taken on the shortest notice, WILL OPEN IN A FEW DAYS. T~M P "O KIANT NOTICE. W. K. CARTER, in returning thanks to his numerous Customers and the Public generally for the liberal support he has received since running the Mall Coach between Hamilton and Cambridge, bega now to inform them that, : although his Mail Contract expires on 3lst December, his Coach will still continue to Run between Cambridge and Hamilton Station, in connection wltn the trains to and from Auck land. W. K. CARTER, Coach Proprietor. Livery and Bait Stables, Cambridge, 2lst Dec., 1880. (TIHINA. GLASS, AND EARTHEN VV WARE. CLEARING-OUT SALE! G. BROWNING, Having purchased the Business lately carried on br J. B. Francis, is now SELLING OFF the Well-assorted Stock at GREATLY REDUCED PRICKS. All Goods Marked In Plain Figures, and must be sold to make room for new shipments. ! Wholesale and Retail. G. BROWNING, 225, QUBEN-STREKT. TOT ~D. DAL LE N, BAKKR AND CONFECTIONER, Q.UEBN STItKET, in thanking hi 9 Customers for their Patronage this last 12 months, Will be happy to take any orders for Chbist mas, by way of Dressed Poultry, Christmas Minoe Meat, Mincb Pi its. Plum Puddings, In various sizes to Order, and on Reasonable Terms. OrdeH to be given in early. TO STOREKEEPERS AND HOUSE HOLDERS. Those who once make purchases from the Extensive and Varied Stock ot EARTHENWARE, CHINA, AND GLASS WARE, Kept by the undersigned, will admit that Cua totn-houße-Btreet is the proper place to go to. EDWARD LEWIS. An Experienced Packer Engaged, AUCKLAND SAVINGS BANK, The Trustees arc prepared to LEND Money on Freehold Securities in sums of £50 and up wards. Applications for Loans to be Bent in by TUESDAY, the 4th January, 1881. RICHARD CAMERON, Manager. MBS, ALLAN W E is T TEACHER OV Vocal and Instrumental Music. < Presont Address— Devonshire House, Hobson-street. CIENCING! FENCING I FENCING! I can do all kinds of Fencing at lower prices han anybody. Here's the proof: Best Hobarton Paling Fence, 58s; Heart Kauri Posts and Rails, and Kauri Palings. 455; Puriri Posts and 3 Hobarton Rails. 41s; Qo Kauri, 31s; Wire Fence (5 wires), 20s: Top Rail. 25s ; PuririPosts, Hobarton Top Rail and 5 wires, 335. Other ■ kinds equally cheap. The materials and work of nest description. Large stock of Posts and Rails for Bale, at low prices. Posts bored and morticed, and rails dressed on ground. SAM. WHITE, Fencer, Custom-house-street. /"IHRISTMAS and New Year C&rds for \J the Million; the Largest and Choicest Selection in Auckland. From Id each.—F. Tomlinson, Draper, Parnell. ! piHRISXMAS OHEKR.-Ir you really \J likeacupof good Tea.try my "Very Kich Deep Brown Tea," at 3s per lb, or 61bs for 16s 6d : New Currants, 7d pßr lb; Kleme Raisins, off stalk, I8d; Sultanas, dressed, 8d; Mixed Peel, Is 6d: New Figs, large boxes, 23; Barcelona Nuts, 9d; Wine BiFcuits, by the tin, 9d; New Potted Meats, New Curry, l^ow Jollies, Jordan Almonds, &c; Ship htoro Tieacle, 4d; Shxn Store Dried Apples, 6id; Cornflour, 6d; Bnlad Oil(iob), 6d; Rice. 2Jd; 5.000 Cigars (something fine), 3 for Is; Honey, 6(1; Virginia Tobacco, 4s 9d (less to the trade); 450 boxes Choice Teas. 20s. 235, 255, and 27s per box; lllbs bag McGill'B Best Oatmeal, 2s 3f.; Company's No. 1 Sugar, 20a per bag; Limejuice, 10d.-FSEDK. Whitehead, Victoria-street, Auckland. TERMS-CASH.



Public Notices. - -puIJLIC NOTIFICATION. CAMBRiifeE North Township Highway District Board. ■ Notice is hereby given that Owners of tho following Allotments in Cambridge" Hast, whoso Rates aro in arrears, will be sned lor such arrears and expenses, if not paid on or before the 20th1 day of 'January, 1881. Payment may be made to tho undersigned, either personally fflf by Post-offiso Order. .t <&a JAS.P. THOMSON, Secretary and Collector C.N.T.H.D.B. Town Board Office, December IS, 1880. Ncs. 17, 56, 67, 69, 201. 206, 207, 211, 538, 220, 227, 238.241, 2i3,-2«; 215, 247, 249, 253, 261, 268,270,285, 323,324, 330, 335, 339. 352, 355, 356, 382, 386, 40», 404, 407. 40S, 442. 443, 444. 445, 449. 45C, 457, 459, 46f, 463. 466,170.450, 487,488, 490, 493. 496, 505, 506, SU7. 512. 513, 516, 521; 522. 535, 526, 537, 510, 541, 513, 516, 519, 530, 551, 53», 660, 56JJ W9. QNEHUNGA PDBLSC SCHOOLS. The Committee invite the Parent!fof Children attending tho Schools, and others intcrsitcd in ■ Kducation. to be present at the Distribution' of Prizes on THURSDAY Evening, 23rd inatafct, i at f.30 o'clock. T" HE SUW^HEHN CROSS petro- Leum company. Persons desirous of olk'ainlng'Fr'oprietary In terests in the above Company, previous to regi stration oan ascertain nil particulars ironi A. SAUNDKRS, Insurance Buildings, OLD CALEDONIAN GOLD MININU COMPANY (LIMITED). NOTICE. The Directors havo determined to offer to the presont Share-holders 2,450 of tho Reserved Shares, in the proportion of One to Three of the Shares held by them, on payment of 103 per Share. Applications for Buch Shares, with a depoßit of 10s per Share, to be forwarded to the under- Bigned not later than Monday, January 31st, 1881. JAS. STODART, Secretary. Shortland-Btreet, Auckland, December 21,1880. NION BEACH GOLDMINING COMPANY, (LIMITKD). Notice is hereby eiven that at a meeting of Directors held this day, a call (tho llth,)of ONE SHILLING per chare was made payable to tho secretary, at the office of tho Company, No. 21, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, the sth January, 1881. J. FKIAR CLARKE. Secretary. Auckland.jDecember 8.1880. "VTIGHTSOIL.-J. Mullaly, Sole Con- J3I tractor for Parnell. Ponsonby, Karanga hape, Newmarket, and Urafton Road Districts. All orders left at the Offices ot the several dis tricts, or at Mr Miller's, urafton Road, and Mr Haye's, Karangahape Road, will be punctually attended to. EDDIrvG RINGS, Lockets, Chains, and Studs, Englißh and Geneva Watches, at Jaa. Adaniß'a, Watchmaker, Victoria-street, TJi w! PUCK EY. NATIVE LAND PURCHASE AGENT AND LICENSED INTERPRETER. ■ 12, N.Z. Insoranoe Buildings, Auckland. J. M A It T 1 N S sweep or? THE AUCKLAND CUP Will CLOSE on FRIDAY NEXT, ilth instant. Subscribers are requested to pay up fcefore thafdate. _ CAprAl jj COOK H OTKL, Kyber Pass Road. P v . JOHN GKOGaN (late of the Prince albert Hotel, Onelmnga), beg 3to inform the Public of Auckland that he has taken over (from Mrs C. Moeller) that well known Hotel in Upper Qaeen-Btrect, THE QUEniN'3 HEAD; and trusts, by keeping Liquors of the Best Brands ooly, to receive a fair share of patronage. Mr Gtogan will also be glad to see any of his friends from Onehunga when tbey are in town. First-clasß accommoda tion. O ood Beds. /CHRISTMAS comes but Once a Year. \j As usual, every child Purchasing Three Fair of Socks and Stockings, will Receive a Present,—F. Touilinaon, Draper, Parnell. Oin to £1,00!) LENT on Building Society o&.Ll/ principles, or or other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans 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' IT Is Quite Truo I am Selling 4 Row Black Snake Bracelets at Is pair, and 6 Row at Is 3d pair.-F. 'i'oinlinson, Draper, Parnell. Gazetue in isan&ruptcy. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW Z BALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and the 86 verol Acts amending the same, and of the Bankruptcy of Martin Swallow, of Auckland, in the Provincial District of Auckland, in the Colony of New Zealand, Professor of Music This is to certify that Martin Swallow, of Auckland, in tho Provincial District of Auck land, in the Colony ot New ZeaUnd. Professor of Music, has this day filed a statement that he is unable to meet his engagements with his Creditors; the first meeiinur of Creditors to be held at the Supreme Court-houße, Auckland, in the ProvincialDistrictaforesaid, on TUESDAY, the fourth day of January, 1881, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon. Dated this 22nd day of December, 1880, G. W. BASLEY. Deputy Registrar, Kdwahd King Tiler, Vulcan Lane, Auckland, Solicitor for the above-named debtor. IN THE SUPREME COURT OP NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors and Credi tors Act, 1876," "Tho Debtors and Creditors Act Amendment Act. 1878." and of " The Debtors and Creditors Act Amendment Act, 1879," and of the Bank ruptcy ot John Bryant, o£ Ireland street, Auckland, Painter, a Debtor. It is hereby notified that at a First Meeting of Creditors of the said John Bryant, held this day, at the Supreme Court-honse, in the City of Auckland, at 11 o'clock in tho forenoon, Thomas Maoffarlane, Ksauire, of Auckland, Certificated Accountant in Bankruptcy, was elected Credi tors' Trustee of the property of the said John Bryant; and the said Thomas Macffwlane hag intimated to the Registrar, in writing, his ac ceptance of the Trusteeship. * Dated at Auckland, this 22nd day of December, G. W. BABLEY, Deputy Registrar. John Bryant, Dobtor in Person. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of •' The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," " The Debtors and Creditors Act Amendment Act, 1878," and "The Debtors and Creditors' Act Amendment Act, 1879," and of tho Bankruptcy of Frederick SuEHWiN.of Parnel1, Build er, a Debtor. It is hereby notified that at a first moating of the Creditors of the said Frederick Sherwin, held this day at tho Sup'ome Courthouse, in tho City ot Auckland, at 12 o'clock noon, Thomas Macffarlane, Eiqulre, of Auckland, Certificated Accountant in Bankruptcy, wan elected Credi tors' Trustee of the property of the said Fred erick Sherwin, and that the s»id Thomas Mac ffiirlane has signified to tho Registrar, la writing liia acceptance of the said trusteeship. Dated this 21st day ol Deoomhor, 1880. G. W. BASLKY, Deputy Registrar. G, T. Keetiot, Stichbury's Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland, Debtor's Solicitor. JN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of" The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and the several Acts amend ing the same, and of the Bankruptcy of Edwin Binnky. late of Grahainstown, Thames Qoldfields, now of Queen-street, in the City of Auckland, Merchant and Agent, a Dobtor. Notice is hereby given that it is the intention ot Kdwin Binney the abovenamed Debtor, to apply to this Honorable Court on Wednesday, the 19th day of January, 1881, at the hour of 11 o'clock ia tne forenoon, or as soon thereafter as Counsel can be heard in that behalf, that an order of immediate discharge, under the provisions ot Section 181 of the said Debtors and Creditors Aot, 1876. may be granted to him. Dated at Auckland, this 21st day of December, IhSO- RUSSELti&DKVORE, Debtor's Solicitors, S Shortland-street, Auckland. Boara and Jtcesidence. BEDROOM, Sittingroom, Piano, Board if required, in a Private House in Parnell, available for a gentleman.—Address, "A.Z.,1' office of this paper. TTACANCY for a lew respectable V Boarders; a comfortable home ;£1 a week, washing included.—Mrs Hastings, Wood' bine Cottage, Grey.street. f^ OVERJNUK BROWWE HOTBI \JC HOBSON-STREET' Board and Lodging. _2te per wool irinslo room* _26a



I Peraonal. AN English Letter, addressed, "James. ) -vker " from his Brother, at the office of R. i-eiil and Son, Architects, N.Z. Insurance: Offices. Ecclesiastical TBSUS ONLY. MRS HAMPSON Will deliver Gospel Addresses in the St.Ja™e»'a ■Hall TO-NIGHT (Wednesday)!, and Thnrsooy, Tra^ceanfovery Morning, from 7 to 8 o'clock.- QT. MATTHEW'S SUNDAY-SCHOOL* CHIU3TMAJ TKBE. Tms Afteknoojt and Evening. ; ADMISSION FBEB. Tisteia for the Tree may be bought In tha lioonj/ , ELLKSLEY-STREET BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR'3 BIBLE CLASS PICKIO TO Buckland's Pike, East Tamakj. Tha va. ' Toiißariro' will leave the Queen-, street Wharf on BOXING DAY, »t MOBhwrj. Ticaets, 28 r CWhren, Half-price. Hot water provided. Meetings. iVTEW ZEALAND REGIMENT OF Jj| ARTILLKRY-A BATTERY. The Monthly Inspection of the above[Battery and Band vnil be held at the oriU;«*ed TO MORROW (Thacadsy) KveniDg, at 7.30. Uni form: Full dress, arms, and accoutrements* By °rdM- FRBDJ. ROGERS, Hon. Secretary. UCKLAIND TURKISH BATHS COMPANY (LIMITSD). A meeting of Shareholders will be heM at No. 5, X w Zoaland Insurance Buildings, Auckland, on ifRIDAY, the 24th inst., at 2 p.m. Business : To appoint directors and pass preliminary rero luttonß. jQHN E RiNOBRsoN, Secretary, pro torn. Auckland, December 21st. 1880. Lioat; and Found. LOST, off the 2.30 p.m. 'Bus from One hunga, a Parcel containing a Lady's Hat.— Anyone returning the same to the Greynountt stables, or to C. Codlin, will be rewarded. OST, between Mount Eden Road and St. James's Hall or Pittrßtreet Wesleyau Church, a Gold Esrring with Ruby Dropper.- Kinder rewarded by leaving it at Mr MoMaster. Draper, Queen street. „ OSX. onSuuday, 12th instant, between V.M.C. Aesociation Rooms, Kyber Paes, and Ely (Jottage, Wellington-street, a Haw- Albert with Ehield-shape Gold Locket attached. —Whoever brings the same to Ely Cottage willi receive £1 reward. _____^_ 7ANK POUND REWARD.— Lost, a. \J Light Bay Horse, with star on forehead, and thick mane divided in centre—Anyone bringing him to C. Button & Co.'s Malt-house, Newmarket, will receive above reward. ~f» . REWARD. —Lost from tho Western I Springs a Red Bullock; tar brand 'H.'— R. aW. tlellaby, Butchers. Shortland-Btreet. OUNJJ, on 16th instant, a Fiat bottomed Yellow Boat, with two oars and rowlocks.—Apply Hewson & Melville, Boat quilders. SXRaYED on Georgo May's Farm, Mt. St. John, Kpeom, (Two Lambs.-If not claimed within seven dayß from this date will be sola to pay expenses.—December 20th. 1880. Auctions. W, S. COCHRANE.] [JAMES DACEE,' TO-MORROW. CHRISTMAS SALE. PLATED WARE! FANCY GOODS ! TOYS! No Reserve. iTHHE subscribers will sell at their Rooms, JL To-morrow, at 11 o'clock, FIVE CASES NEW GOODS, consisting of Tojsof all kinds, Pictures, Vases, Lus tres, Desks, Stationery, Tobacco Pouobes, Sponges, Inkstands, Work-boxes, Bas kets, Cash boxes, China Ornaments, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W. S, OOCHKAHB.] [JAS, DACEB. FRIDAY, DECEMBER' 24. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE ! TURNING LATHE!. CLOTHING! THE Subscribers will sell, at their Rooms, on Friday, 21th Inst., at 11 o'clock, GENERAL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consisting of Couches, Chairs, Pictures, Tables, Mirrors, Carpets. Table Covers. Cheffoniors, Glassware; China, Curtainß, Ornaments, Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Mattresses, Bedding. Chests Drawerß. Washstands and Ware, Mirrors, Kitchen Utensils, etc. A Large Wood Turning Lathe. Aleo, At 1 o'clock. A Large Lot of Ladies' Clothing, consisting oCa number of Silk and other Dresacß, aliawJs. etc SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW, NOON. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. AT ART HU R'S MART (Furniture Department). Household Furniture and Effects, lor Parlour, Dinfng-room, Bed-room, and Kitchen ; a Large and Varied Assort ment ; both New and Second-hand. Two Long Stuffed-backed Seats, Mangle, Wringing Machine, 2 Second - hand Pianos, 3 American Organs. Marble-top ■ Washstands, Looking Glasses. Sowing Machines. Pictures, Stoves, WBtchma kcr'd Tools and Sundries. TO-MORROW, As soon as Landed from s.b. ' Hero.' CHRISTMAS J.rRUIT SALE. Ex s.b. 'Hero,1 from Sydney. \ GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FRUIT FOR CHRISTMAS. AT ARTHUR'S MART, Produce Department. B. TONES] IB' °- OAKB. TO-MORROW. A S M ALL~ASSORTMENT OP VERY CHOICE JAPANESE GOODS, DRESSING GOWNS, CHESSMEN, CARD CASES, &c. &c. &c. B. TONKS & CO, H£ YE been instructed to soil, on Thurs day, at 11 o'clock, THE ABOVE SHIPMENT OF GOODS, Of a Quality never before offered in this market. TO-MORROW. CiiRISTMAS FRUIT! CHRISTMAS FRUIT! BANANAS! PINEAPPLES I Ex 'Midge,'from Levuka. B, TONKS & CO. W ILL BellbypuMic auction, To-morrow, atuo'clook, 600 bunches BANANAS 60 oaseß PINKAPPLES THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 1881. By Order of tho Registrar of the Supremo Court. VALUABLE FARM AT OTAMATEA, j KAIPARA, The Property of Captain Lowes Rye. THE subscribers have received instruc tions from the Registrar■ of the Supreme Court, Northern Distriot, to fell, at their Mart, Oueen-street, Auckland, on Thursday, tho 13th. day of January, 1881, at 12 o'clock noon, All that Parcel of LAND known as Te Ihu, containing:one thousand mr j (more or less', situate at Otamatea, iv tae District of Kaipara, and being part of a block of land known as Kaltara Ko. 2 The land 1 is of flrstrclass quality, and of limestone formation. A commodious DWELLING 1 HOUSK has been erected upon the pro perty, and ths land is nearly all laid down in grass. It has a largo-rivov , frontage, and steamers pass tho property twice weekly. '. For further particulars apply to Mr B.'T» Dufaur, the Mortgagee's solicitor, at ma offices, Shortland-street, Auckland. ' B. TONKS & CO., Auctioneers. * [Continued on Fourth Page.]