Auckland Racing Club Sum mer Meeting.

President: Mb Alkrkd Dean: land. Vice-President: Mb James MoOosii Clark. Stewards: Hox F. WHITAKER Mr W.Mcf.AUOHr.At. m i. MOI.KIN Mil J. KIKKWOOO MrMcDonai_o,M.H.B. MbJ. UickkV Major G_orci_ Captain WaiMSU. Mr sam; Sorbin Mr J. oobqiuvi- Mh David Hban Mr J. BccK-ANd Mr Joseph Banks Mr vv*. J. Marks JIbL. D. Nathan , Judge- Starter: Mr R. Graham. Captain Wal_is_k.. Clark of the Soales: Clerk of the Course ; Mr Fred. W. Marks. Mr Joseph Tye.

THE fine weather of yesterday secured an excellent attendance at the first day's races. Dnring the morning a large amouut of speculation took place in town. Gratid Duchess was backed by a number of people, a. also was Lara, consequently there was a general feeling of disappointment when the scratching of Walter's mare became known, following, as it did, so quickly on the Hatter in the betting. Our admo nitory notes of Friday were not heeded, as she rose in price considerably between Friday aud Monday, aud without any known cause. A medical gentle man unable to go out sent a few pounds by a friend to bo laid on Grand Duchess. Ot course this sort of thiug helps to increase the glorious un certainty of racing, and as long as people will bet their money ou nags that do nut start they must take the consequence. As mentioned the weather secured a line at tendance of people, who admired the improvement to the grand ttauil with its iucreased accommodation, a stewards' stand has also been erected. The course was in good going order. We have never seen _t"bet.cr. The grand stand was thronged with the elite beauty and fashion of Auckland throughout the day. Among those present were the Hon. F. Whitaker, Attoruey-Ueuerul, .Sir Maurice O'Rorke, Speaker ot the House of Repre sentatives, Mr J. M. Clark, Mayor of Auckland. On the well - kept lawn, Mr Impey's band played during the day to the satisfaction, of the visitors. The events came off very punctually to time. The first was the Maiden P.ate. Kenilworth, the favourite, stripped a stale-lookiug horse, while Tim Wbitller looked iv the piuk ot form, every inch a racer, and ho acquitted himself as a true son of stock. His winning is rather a boil over, as Kcnilworth's backers had up to the day felt certain of him winning .he Maiden; indeed Kenil worth was regarded as having a good show for the Cup if he did not start for the Maiden race, while his owner thought him tit forboth. John Smith has in Tim Whiffier, a colt to be proud of; a thorough gentleman iv appearance,andhehasgoodpaces. Eo_ariua, like Kenilworth, was amiss. On the out side totalizator £42 was lodged tn this race, divided among nine investors. Tho Free Handicap was a victory to Parameua. The Slander filly was not ridden to the best advantage, but came up very well at the finish. The totalisato: showed a total of £28, divided among eleven. The Handicap Hurdle Race was interesting. The Agent was not the Ageut of last year, he was stiff and could not stretch himself out. Lone Hand never looked better, and Harry Mount was at his best. The dis qualification of Lone Hand gave the stakes to Harry Mount the second Horse. The Auckland Cup (Handicap) was on the appearance of the Haudicaps condemned as being a badly handicapped race. Foul Play was from the first declared to be in it too light considering his past performances, and the result justified the general verdict. He was not asked to go but held the race comfortably in hand going to the front as he liked at the finish. The second horse, Maid of Honour, ran very well indeed. Edger's horse did a great stroke : he won a place, saved his stakes, and beat three other horses—and his owner thinks if it had not been for the two horses falling in front of him that he would have had a show to win the Cup. libeller's fall was a sad affair iv every respect. Apart from the chief cause of lament, in the death of Nolan, the absence of Libeller and King Quail from the ruce was much felt, They never appeared in beUcr form, were as fit as hands could make them, and their style of going was so much admired, it was thought they might have taken places. Contradictory reports are made as to the cause of the horses going down. Craft, the rider of Ariel, was of opinion that King Quail rushed on Yatapa's heels and fell. Others think that Libeller first came to the ground. During the first mile of the race the Panmure people's hearts beat high with hope. Their horse was first, and the great favourite, Foul Play wa3 about the last, hut the Cup is not wou in the first mile ; it is the last stage that brings out the staying capabilities. The Railway Plate did not bring out the favourite, Billingsgate, Paramena beating Tim Whiffier and Walter's Silly after going on a false start once round the course. The first day's meeting, as far as the races were concerned, was very successful, and afforded good sport. The Auckland races have been very free from serious accidents, and it is not likely that any further unpleasantness of the kind will occur, so people need not on that score stay away from the two days races to come, though perhaps, after all, the British public would be more disposed to go where there are hair-breadth escapes to be run. Captain Walmsley, as starter, endeavoured to give satisfaction to all concerned. Mr J, Tye donned the red jacket, and kept the course clear without collision with any one, and made a very good clerk-of-the-course. As clerk of the scales, Mr Fred. W. Marks was the right man in the right place.

Maiden Plate of 80 soys. with a Sweepstakes Of 2so vs. eaoh ; the amount accruing from Sweepstakes to go to second horse. Di - tance, U mile. For all horses that |huve never won an advertised prize (2- year-old races excepted) exceeding 25 soys. at the time of entry*

Mr J. Smith's b c Tim Whiffler, 3rra. Bst. (T.Clark) 1 Jlr J. Lennard's eh c Kenilworth, 3yrs, Bst. . „ _. .. (T.Taylor) 2 Mr W. Bobbett's bo Woolbroker, 3yrs, Bst. «. _ ; (Wattle) 3

Also ran: Mr O. C. McQee's b f Mother Bunch's Baby (iyrs, 8-t. 91bs.. O. McGee.jun.), Captain J. Walmsley's eh o Moonstone (3yra. Bst„ Mul grave), Mr A. Bad-land's eh o Prince Charlie (Syrs, Sat.. Q. Lainx), and MrW. Walter's b f Rosarina (3yrs, 7at. 91b9., Nolan).

Scratch: Edward ;James, Stratheard, Vortex, and Florence, Betting: 6t04 on the field; 6to 4 against Kenilworth, 2 to 1 against Tim Whiffler and Rosarina, and 3 to 1 against Moonstone and Woolbroker. Time : One fifth less than 2 mm 20secs. With proverbial fickleness the maidens tormented Captain Walmsley. McGee junior, astride of Mother Bunch's Baby, sat the most fidgetty of the lot, at one false start going the length of the straight in company with Kenilworth. Walter's Rosa rino, on the other hand, hung on the post, which she seemed loth to leave. The gal. lant captain, however, persevered until he got them fairly into line, and the flag fell after all to a good start, McGee's horse, springing away with the lead, Rosarina evidently out of sorts being last to travel. Passing the stand Moonstone's nose was ob servable in the lead of Baby. Kenilworth, Woolbroker, and Prince Charlie huug to gether, while Tim Whiffler and Rosarina ran in company a length behind. Going round the turn out of the straight, Kenil worth appeared to have settled down to his stride, and with apparent ease took the lead to the cutting. The pace became too warm lor the Otahuhn horse, and also for Moonstone. Kenilworth's effort to improve the speed caused the field to close up, and the horses, led by Lennard's colt, dashed in a cluster through the cutting. Smith's colt vas let out, and young Tim went at once to the head of affairs, doing battle with the chestnut in the race home, but he was not again outpaced, running every inch a racer. He came up the straight with a strong, swift stride, that could not be beaten by Kenilworth, though Taylor did make pretty free use of his whip. At a furlong from tbe winning post Kenilworth ran up on Tim's quarter, but Clark was not going to be caught napping. He gathered lim together, touched him up, and closed a very exciting finish by landing Smith's colt winner by a head, Woolbroker was a good third. Tim's achievement was honoured by cheers. The first race was considered a most excellent one.

The Free Handicap of 50 soys., wltn a Sweep stakes of 2 soys. each, the amount accruing from Sweepstakes to go to second horse. Distance, 1 mile.

Mr E. Farmer's bg Paramena, lyrs. 7at. 51b. (Williams) 1 MrW. Walters' blk t by Hippocampus- Slander _yrs. ost. 71b. .. (T. Taylor) 2 Mr G. Bates' b f Hilda, 3yrs. 6st. lilb. <r. Allen) 3 Also ran: Mr A. McDonald's oh h Edward James (iyra. Sat. 71b, J. Lalng).

Scratched : Vampire, Tim Whiffler, Vor tex, and Rosarina. Betting was pretty even on the horses placed. Time : lniin. 509ec8, Paramena took command of the field from the start, Hilda making several unsuccessful attempts to run past him. The Slander filly clung gamely to his competi tors until nearing the cutting, when she fell back several lengths, to all appearance leaving the race to Paramena and Hilda, bttt on the road to the straight, Taylor called on the youngster, and in the struggle home the glossy black filly shot into second place, touching. Parameca's girths as they passed tbe fudges' box.

Handicap Hcrdm Race of 70 soys. with a Swoepstal-es of 2 bo vs. each, for the ac ceptor* ; tiioamount, accruing from Sweep stakes to «o to second horse. Distance, 2. iniles,!ovor 9 flights of hurdles. Mr M, Gallagher's br g Harry Mount, aged. Mac. 71b. .. .. (T. HodBou) 1 Mr P. liutlor's eh g Tho Agent, aged, I2st (Rao) 2 Mr J. Limn'h e,r v Lone Hand (aged, 12st. lOlbs,, owner) and Mr Kelly's b m Mignonette (oyra. Bst. lOlbs.; carried 31bu. over; D. Taylor.

Lone Hand showed tho way over the first hurdle, Harry Mount second, Agent third. Passing tho stand Mignonette put on a spurt, but slowed down before reach ing the second hurdle, which Agent nego ciated in splendid style, treating spectators to oue of those magnificent jumps for which he has been celebrated, clearing a long stretch of ground, and gaining yards on the other horses, though they had risen almost .simultaneously to the same jump. Be was however, quickly overtaken by Harry Mount. The latter running very strong took the lead hard held to the third hurdle, which he crossed a couple of lengths in front of The Agent. Love Hand had drop ped back to third. At tho fourth hurdle the fourth horse, Mignionctte, had a heavy fall aud galloped off, leaving her rider on the ground. The filth hurdlo was jumped iiu fine style by Harry Mount a length ahead of Tho Agent, Lone Hand three lengths back. Harry Mount showed good foot, and wanted to go at cup speed along tho Hut but Hodsou forced him back at the turn of the course. When over the sixth hurdle Lone Hand went forward at a fast pace, into the cutting, and as ho led to ihe seveuth jump he was pro- j nounccd the coming winner. Ageut, how- j ever, did another Hying jump at the seveuth hurdle and rushed to the head of affairs. Harry Mount put ou tho pace again, and the race became most exciting, the last hurdles in the straight, being taken almost simultaneously. Tho finish along the straight run home was the scone of a great sti uggle for victory. The three horses seemed to be mixed up together, and there appeared to be some hostility shown. Amid cries of Harry Mount! Harry Mount 1 Love Hand 1 Lone Hand ! the latter shot to tho front, v and past the post half-a-longth in front of Harry Mount. After tho weighing in,Hodson lodged a protest against Lono Hand's rider, ou the ground that ho was struck by the latter on coming up the straight. This protest was sustained, and Harry Mount received tho Btakcs. Another protest lodged by Luun against Hodsou was not sustained.

The Auckland Cup (Handicap) of .100 soys.. with a S woopßtakos of 10 soys. oaoh added; second horse to recelvo 20 soys. out of tho stakes, and third horae to save his stakes. Distance, 21 miles. Mr H. P. Lance's br h Foul Play, aged, Sst.

121b (Dorritt) 1 Mr J. Smith's br m Maid of Honour, lyra,

7st. 21b (Hodson) 2 Mr M. IMsor'a br h Ariol, aged, Set. 121b. (Craft) 3

Also ran: Waltor.s Libeller, (4yrs, 7st 21b, Nolan); Uorsfall's King Qua1., (syrs, Cat 12ib, Carrington); Mitchelsou's Vampire, (aged, 6st 121b, M. Allan); MoKinnon's Gilueroy, llyrs, Cat 101b, J, Lamg); lluut'd Vatupa, (aged, Cat 71b, G. Laing). The following horses were scratched :— Betrayer, Lara, Grand Duchess, Rowi, Kenilworth, Tim Whilller, Lone Hand, Rosarina, and Golden Crown. Betting :— 3 to 1 ou Foul Play, 5 to 1 against King Quail, Maid of Honour, and \atapa, 7 to 1 against Libeller, 10 to 1 against Vampire, 12 to 1 against the others.

The flag fell to an excellent start, Foul Play with inside rttuuing. Libeller was in great form, aud made the pace hot from tho post, having ou his quarter Yatapa with his feather weight. Turning from tho straight Libeller led, Yatapa second, Foul Play dropping back in the bunch. King Quail went to the front with a strong gallop, which augured well for his chance of a place. Toward the cutting the field closed and dashed through at a slashing pace, Yatapa having the ad vautageof position with Libeller, King Quail, and Maid of Honour close up. Through the cutting Vampire began to go up, and for an instant Mirchelson's golden colours glistened in tne front rank, Maid of Honour taking third place; coming into the straight the horses hugged the inside, and stringing out came past the grand stand in single file with no daylight between each horse, in the following order:—Yatapa, Libeller, Maid of Honour, King Quail, Vampire, Foul Play, Ariel, and Gilderoy. Leaving the straight the pace became very hot, Yatapa's li ht weight enabling Lina to keep in the loreground with timitu's mare. On entering the cutting Kiog Quail was behind Yatapa, went up with a rush, got ou Yatapa's heels and fell. Libeller was on his quarter, and also went down, rolling twice over. Ariel followed next, and gave a tremendous leap clean over the two horses, but it is feared he must have kicked Nolan in going over, the latter's skull being fractured. This threw two of the likeliest horses out of the race, and knocked Ariel out ot his stride. Foul Play from this point went lorward, and up the straight an exciting race ensued, not for first place, as that was booked for Foul Play, but for second place between Maid of Honour and Edger's horse, which, at the finish, came along at a great pace for the old cup winner. Smith's mare finished second by half a length ahead of him, Yatapa fourth. Time, 4mins. lGsecs. Poor Nolan was found dead after the race. Dr Goldsbro' promptly went to his assistance, but it was too late. Carring ton, rider of King Quail, was also much hurt, but not fatally.

Bhlw ay Plate of 60 soys. Distance,, mile. Mr R. Farmer's Paramena. lys. 9st .. .. 1 ; Mr J. Smith's br o Tim Whiffler, 3jrs, Bst ■libs .. •• 2 Mr W. Walters' blk f by Hippocampus- Slander, 2yrs, 6st libs ■> Also ran. M. A. Bockland's eh c Prinoe Charlie, 3j-re, Bst ilba. . Betting: 6 to 4 on Paramena, even on Tim Whiffler, 6 to 4 against the filly. Time, lmin 20secs. Parmeua and the Slander Filly got away with a false start and went once round the course. After a proper start Paramena took the lead and kept it to the finish. Tim Whiffler ran in good form for second place.

Fiji News.

The Winifred, which arrived to-day from Fiji brings files of the " Fiji Times" to the 15th inst., from which we collate the fol lowing items :—

The schooner Louisiana had arrived at Lakamba, after being 21 days at sea. Une man died from exhaustion, and the sur vivors were in an emaciated condition. Fifty firearms held by Polynesian labourers without licenses has been seized. The wreck of the Dauntless was knocked down for eleven guineas. The cutter May Queen is missing. Riots among tho ioreign labourers are brooming more frequent.

Sporting.

NEW YEAR'S DAY RACES,

Auckland Racing Club Handicap, If MILES.—FouI Play, 9st 91b; Betrayer, Bst 101b ; Ariel, Bst 81b ; Piscatorius, Bst; Lara, 7st 121b ; Maid of Honour, 7st 4lb; Grand Duchess, 6st lllb ; RoseofSherwell, Gist lllb; Lonehand, Gat 101b ; Venus Transit, 6st 101b ; Vampire, 6st 61b ; Tim Whifller, Gst 41b; Rewi, Cat 4lb; Kenil*. worth, 6st 31b ; Yatapa, Gst lib ; Florence, 6st ; Gilderoy, Gst ; Woolbroker, sst 121b ; Moonstone, sst 10; Stratherd, sst 71b; Matana, sst 71b; Othello, sst 71b; Eck James, sst 71b ; Golden Crown, sst 71b ; Grand stand Handicap (I_£ mile),— Foul Play, 9st 121bs ; Hillingate, 9st 71bs ; Betrayer, 9st; Libeller, Maid of Honor, and Paramena, Bst; Vampire, 7st 81bs; Grand Duchess and King Quail, 7st sibs; Ratcatcher, Gst 12lbs; Kenilworth, Gst Slbs- Hilda. Gst 51bs; Woolbroker and Florence, Gst 31bs : Vortex, 6st; Matana, Edward James, and Prince Charlie, sst Acceptances for both handicaps to be sent in by 8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 29th

E. Griffith.

NGARUAWAHIA RACES.

NOARUAWAHIA, Monday. The races were a great success. All the events were well contested. The following were the results:— HANDICAP HUKDI/K RACE, 20sOVS J 2± miles.—Mr Laing's Blinkbonny, 1; Mr Laing's Harold, 2; Mr Rutherford's Sports man, 3. Sportsman went oft'with the lead, but was soon overhauled by Harold and Blinkbonny. Maiden Plate, lOsovs.; 1J mile.— Mr Gayer's Stanley, 1; Mr Booths Marchioness, 2; Mr Wilkinson's Colleen Bawn, .3. Stanley won easily. NGARUAWAHIA HANDICAP, 30sovs.; 2 miles.-Mr McGee's Bundarra, 1!; Mr Laing's Harold, 2; Mr Wilkinson's Orakau, 3. The race was hotly contested, and only won by a neck. Pony Race, Ssovs. ; 1_ mile.—There were five entries, and Lucy won, with Eureka second and Amateur third.

WHANGAREI, this day.

At the Northern Jockey Club Races at Kamo yesterday, Deceiver, with 9st. 4lhs., beat the Auckland horse Numa easily, which carried the same weight. In the Consolation Stakes, Ellesraere, with tot. 121b5., beat Numa, hard held, the latter carrying 9st. 41bs. The races were a great success? and were well attended by full fields. Deceiver won the Handicap and Railway Plate, £80.

TELEGRAMS.

[FROM OOK OWN CORKKSPONDENT..

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day.

SLY GROGS,

Charley Quint, a well-known Grahams | town boniface, was fined £5 this morning I for spitting in a witnesses face. Anuie O'Keefe, keeper of the Temperance Hotel, was fined £2 for sly grog-selling. A similar case against Ellen Kane was adjourned. THE RACES. The Jockey Club races yesterday were a great success. Two thousand people were present. The Flying Stakes was won by Ratcatcher, McDonald's Flora third. Young Byers, rider of Sunbeam, was thrown, but only received a severe shaking. Goldeti Crown pulled oft the Stewards' Handicap; Matlock, second; Ratcatcher, third. The Hurdle Race was won by Ake Ake ; Venus hard held all the way. Great disappointment in consequence. To-day's races are expected to be run better than those of yesterday. An inquest is now proceeding over the man burnt to-deuth at Ilape Creek on Christinas morning.

CHRISTCHURCH, Monday,

A man named Gibson shot another named Kerisone at Tcmplcton a few miles from Christchurch on Christmas eve. The two were on bad terms as Kerisoue's sister was living with Gibson as his wifo though uu married, and a fortnight ago took her awhy. Gibson threateucd to shoot him. On examination at the hospital it was found that Kerisoue's collar bone was brok-in, and tho bullet is still somewhere in tho body. The man's condition is precarious. Gibson was arrested. The depositions of Kerisone were taken yesterday. Ho is still in a serious stae, and the bullet cannot bo fiund. Gibdon's revolver was found planted in tho hedge, all the chambers being re-loaded.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day, PEDESTRIAN MATCH.

The second deposit on the pedestrian match between lliilston of Christchurch and Hutton'of Auckland was made yester day. Betting is in favour of Button. THE RAILWAY TRAFFIC. Replying to a resolution from Ashburton Comity Council Mr Maxwell, General Manager of Railways, says extended enquiries have led to the conclusion that the agricultural interests require some concession in railway traffic, which will bo carefully considered at once.

COURT OF PETTY SESSIONS.

CIIKISTMASTIDE.

(Before Messrs Thomas Macllarlano (chair man), J. McElwaiu, C. C. Millan, H. do C. Martelli, and Dr, Kenderdine, Justices of tho Peace.)

Seventeen persons were lined for being drunk on Christmas night and Boxing Day.

ANICONOCLAST,

Alexander Hutttnau was charged with being drunk and disorderly; also, with wilfully breaking a bottle of bitters, a dozen wineglasses, claret and champagne glasses, value 18s, the property of Arthur Wilson, of the Waverly Hotel, Queen street.

Prisoner said he had no recollection of the affair.

The evidence showed that prisoner was intoxicated, and iv attempting to kiss the barmaid, the articles were broken. The prosecutor did not appear.

Fiued 10s and coats,

THE FROLICS OF A lIUTCIIER.

James Pollock, a butcher, was again brought up on three charges, viz. : with being drunk and disorderly on Christmas, day, in Custom-house Street; with unlaw fully kickinp the landlady, Mrs Moller, and catching her by the throat; aud with wil fully brcakiug i. vase, value 3s.

Prisoner pleaded guilty to the three

charges. Mr Pardy depicted the scene at the hotel; but as thelaudlady did not press for damages, he would not press them. Ho might say that the young mau had been locked up ever since the occurrence.

Fiued lis and costs. BYE-LAWS AND MEN.

Thomas lrvin, cabdriver, was iinod 10s tor driving at a dangerous pace round Short land-street.

Abraham Bowdcn, cab proprietor, was charged with rattling ronud Durham-street to the danger of several persons crossing. Defendant wished for evidence.

Thomas Browu Hannaford deposed that he was scrivener, and on the night in question, he and Mrs Hannaford were walking out at half-past ton o'clock, when his wife suddenly became alarmed, and on lookins: round, the head of defendant's horse was looking over her shoulder. Ho should not have taken so much notice had defendant been civil subsequently, but ho came to him (Mr Haunaford), and called him a police informer, and impudontly asked what business such a young fellow as lie had out at so late an hour. Wituess replied, "My boy-11l give it you hot for this."

Mr Bowden in defence said he did not see his friend Hannaford at the time, or he would have pulled up instantly.

Fined 10s and costs,

James Cicely was fined 5s for leaving his spirited horse unattended in a public place. James Heron, charged with setting fire to inflammable matter in Collngwod-stroet, pleaded guilty. Fined 2s 6d, aud costs. FILTHY LANGUAGS. Dan Mcßrierty was chargod under the Vagrant Act with using abominable lan guage in Grey-street at an early hour this morning in the presence of a lady. Prisoner pleaded drunkenness and wished to call a witness.

Mary Bates, a fat lady of enormous proportion?, deposed : I am not exactly the wife of the prisoner, but intend to be one oi|these fine days. He has been my dear old man and supporter these 14 yeears. The Bench : Why are yon not married to him?

Mary : Because I believe I have a hus band alive. Don't want to bo taken up for bigamy (laughter). He's a good fellow. Had been to the races and taken a double drop for the sake of Christmas. The Bench : Why did you scream out 1 ! Mary : Oh 1 he trod on my toe, and I sunt, out, I forgive him, and will have him yet (laughter). Fined 5s and coats, DKSEBTERS FROM THE SEA. Frank Vervie and Fred Mullen were I charged with deserting from the British ship Wanganui on the Bth Noven_ v■■•*. Prisoners pleaded guilty. One month's imprisonment, and to pay NANCY MASON. This elderly lady pleaded guilty to using bad language on Christmas night. Fined 5s and costs. A CHRISTMAS BATTLE. Joseph Welling and James Martin were charged with fighting in Custom House street on Christmas eve. Welling pleaded guilty, but Martin did not appear. Mr Pardy described the fight. The men had a quarrel, and stripped to the skin, but from information received, Martin was the aggressor. Welling was fiued Is and costs; a warrant to issue for tho apprehensiou of Martin.

HARBOUR BOARD.

AT a meeting of the Harbour Board, which is proceeding as we go to press, Mr J. Purcell notified his relinquishment of the contract for a tee to the Queen-street Wharf, and claimed that his deposit be returned, in consequence of inability to obtain timber,—The Works Com mittee's report recommended that the City Council be informed that the Board has no intention of reclaiming Freeman's Bay; that Mr Purcell's request for a refund be refused.

Salaries.— The salaries for the ensuing year were fixed as follows :—Secretary and Treasurer, £450 per annum; First Qlerk, £225 ; Second Clerk, £150 ; Third Clerk and Messenger, £60 ; Engineer, £300, with private practice; Chief Harbourmaster, £450; Ist Pilot, £220 aud free house; 2nd Pilot, £220 and house allowance of £30 ; Signalman, £150 and free house : Coxwaiu, £10 per month; 2 boatmen, £8 10s per' month each; 1 boatman, £6 per month each; Wharfinger and Harbour Pilot, £250; two apprentices, £2 13s 4d per month; engineer for dock, £16 pc month; fireman for dock, £2 per month, It was also decided to pay the coxswain £5 tor his assistance in piloting. Tenders.—The following tenders were received for the completion of the contract iust relinquished by Mr Purcell:—Alex. VVatsou, £2914; Richard White, £2,823; Alex. Sutherland, £2,900. White's tender was accepted. . An Elective Board.—The chairman moved, and Mr.T. Mori-in'seconded that the Board petition the General Government to amend the constitution .of the Board so as make it elective under the Regulation of Local Elections Act.—After discussion the matter was postponed till ne^t meeting.

Subscriptions are being raised in Victoria for Parnell's defence.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, TUESDAY. DECEMBER 28.



1 "Wanted. WA NT E D KN O W N-The Grand New Year Advertisement of Toys, Dra pery, Boots. __c., &c, will ho found iv the Ith column, Ith page.—W. 11. Dumpier. V|yANTfcD, a strong Lad to attend a v T _ste_n_engin_e.-Apply Star Office. WANTEJ*, Two Strong Boys. —At 1 oter Birlty's Iron VV orka, Wakefleld street. WANTED, a Respectable Female Servant.—Apply Mrs Benn.tt, North Shore. WANTED, a Strong Lad, accustomed to Hoi sos and t arleniLg.—Apply to Thomas _steaaui_.u, AucHla..- 2eeu uepot,. WANTED, Single Man as Farm La- j bourer, one competent; an excellent | place.—Mrßttlumore's t.egi3try,Shortland-_treor. i Vj^TANTED, a Medium-sized Slut, as ' YV foster mother: must bo available hy ; 21at January. — Apply Fiedk. fiyro, Stslwyn leiTttCO, P.-rnell. V\7"ANTED, a good Cook.—Apply to it Mis Murdoch, Prospect, Mount St. John, Kpboin, from D to 1 o'look. WANTED, 500,000 best heart of Kauri Shingles. AUo, Buyers of heavy Puriri Poat..—Auckland i imbor Co. (umitod). ANTEDIO^WJNTthe Best ANGLO Gkrman Conobrtinas, Steel Keeda, at Kady's, noxt Canning's. WANTED, a First-class Man to Drive a pair of homes uud plough; also a young man to drive a light care and aoliclt orders—apply R. and It. Dudcr, North Shore. W rANT_.D, by a respectable Married Couple, to Adopt a Female Child about ■I to 7 yours ot ago.—Apply t.i this oilloo for uddresr. WANTED, a good Coiieral Servant.— Apply Mrs Yon dor Hydo, Waterloo Quadrant, WANTED, a Nursegirl about 14.~ Apply Mrs Walker, ltotrcat Cottugo, Nelson street.



WANTED, Immediately, a Bricklayer for Scrap-iron Furnaoa l.opairs.— Phtnnlx Foundry. WANTED, a Carpenter Accustomed to Machinery.—Apply utter 11 o'clook to morrow, to Johuj^amb, lis, Lower Qaeon-street, WANTED, a Light Spiing Cart, "with llor»o und Harness: must bo Cheap. WANTED, at Hannaford.. Auckland Registry, Quoon and Darby Btrcots,— Fotnalo Servants (North Shore). AMTI'.D, at Uaiuaford's Aucklaud Registry, Queen and Darby streots,— Foil-ale Cook for private Buurding houso (Coun try): wages, 25j. _ WANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland Honistry, Qucon and Darby Btrcots,— Housekeeper for a gentleman (Wuikato): ut onco. W"~ ANTED KNOWN, that yovTcim Dross well for a small weekly paymont by going to Munro & Milligan. Sco advertise ment in front page. WANTED, by tv native of France, a Situation as Daily Governess (or Privato Lcsjons) to Touch French and Music—D. N. Gamier, 207 Que-u-streot. WANTED". — Ask for WaiteVFTuTt Preserving Tina; und sco you get thorn. Sold by all Ironmongers, and at tho Factory, Fort-street.—ll. Walto. Wholesale Tinsmith.



WANTED, an active young Man, with somo oxporienco in buslnoaa, to tako Ordors aud Dollvor Uoods in tho country; reference roqulred,—Apply to T. H. Hall 6e Co., Higih street, or John Hall, Otahuhu. "AN TED KNOWN.^Thc Tom Thumb Printing Pros 3is a splendid Proßont fur tho Juveniles at Christmas-tide. Price, 7s Gd, at C. VV. Goodson's, 111, Quoen street. WANTED, a thoroughly competent and trustworthy Woman to tako charge of a dalr-i; must uudorstand butter-making.—Apply Auckland Dairy, Hobaoii-atre.t, at 11 a.m. WANTED, a Bricklayer to build iv a Kitohen itango.—Apply now house, Alfred-street, nenr Choral flail, to-morrow morning, at 1) o'clock. WANTED, Christmas Card Purchasers to cull and Inspect the Beautiful Assort mont at C. W. Woodson's. 7,600 just received from Loudon, and offered at marvellously low prices, oommonolng at Id eaob. All now stock. —111, Queon-Btreet.



WANTED, to Sell cheap, 21b tins of Fancy Biscuits, Gray, Dunn, and Co,, of Glasgow, Is _d:2_lb tins of tho Best Salmon, only in 2d per tin, lib tins 9d : Carpet Tucks, 2d per packet, 1 packets for 0a ; Coa Fiph, Id par lb ; alao. 30 caaoa Fruit, aacortod (cheap).—H. Watts, r"it--street



WANTED KNOWN, that J MorrF son, Asphalter, has Removed to his Now Yard Custom-Houso-stroot West, ioetwoen Hobson and Nelson-streets. Asphalting at tended to on tho shortost notice. Also, a Largo stock of Firewood, out and uncut; wholesalo and rotail. WANTED KNOWN, that the Cheapest House in Town for good Boots and shoes of all sorts and sizes is the Cheap Boot Shop, comor of Queen-su-oot and Market En tranco. Come ono, como all. No credit to pay lot-. Largo stock. Must soil. ANTED KNOWN. —Ladies' and Childron'e Hats. lOd to Is 3d: Trimmed ditto, from Is fid; Ladies' well-trimmed Hats, ut low price'; Bonnets, 9s fid: quod as.ortmont of Cheap Flowers; Children's Oxford Shoes, from Is tid. Ladles will do woll to inapoct the above.— Mrs Whitehead, Milliner. Newton. WANTED, Strangeis and Travellers visiting A-ickland will find the largest outfitting stock in the Colony to ueloct from nt tho new Zealand CLOTHING FACTORY. Thou sands of Customers testify to tho superior quality and tltting of the garments mado by tlioin. Auckland branoh: Queen-itreet (opposite Theatre Royal), and at Albort-streot, Thames. WANTED, every person about to Build or requiring building Material n largo or small quantities to call or send tholr ordors to the AUCKLAND TIMBER COMPANY (Limited). By aid of now and high-class Machinery, every description of Building Matorials manu factured of a quality, and at prioes, hitherto unknown in tho Colony. Trial solicited. Pricos to meot tho times. Special advantages for cash. —Works : Custom-house-street West. Office: Cu3iom-houge-Btreet Ea<t. near Wharf \\J ANTED KNOWN, Stationery a VV English prices; 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, Pencils, Bibles, Albums, Sec, Sec, at prices before unknown in Auckland; a few Boss Puzzles left, at Is; tho Game of Trevole, Is fid; Tom Thumb Printing Press, 8s; Climax Dster, 30s; Automaton Pencil Stamp, 7s fid ; the Initial Rubber atamps, Is each, with Pad and Ink for marking linen or stamping paper or envelopes. Supplied at Goodsons, 111, Queen-street.—Observe tho Address. WANTED KNOVVjN, that E. Carr nd Son have to hand Building Timber in Kauri and White Pino, Shingles, House Blocks, Palings, Posts. Ralls, and Firewood in their Yard, Custom-house-street West, opposite end of Hobson-street. N.B.—The increasing demand for White Pine has induced them to arrange for a constant supply.



WANTED KNOWN, that the New Zealand Timber Company (Limited), having purohated the Bu.lneßs and Premises of ' Messrs Carlaw & Co., are now offering all their Stock at Greatly Reduced Rates. The whole 1 must be cleared off by the 31st Instant. All I orders will be promptly attended to by Mr John : Carlaw (late Carlaw & Co.), at the New Zealand Timber Company's temporary premises, Cus tom-hou»o-8.reet West. WANTED, North Shore excursionists to call at Mrs Foster's Lunchoon Rooms (Two doors from the Flagstaff Hotel), whore they can be accommodated with Tea and Coil'ce at any hour. Kvery attention paid to the com fort of Visitors. Chops and Steaks. Straw berries during the season. Apartments to Let. Private Board and Residence. Terms moderate. Picnic Parties 8UP"»«d at twelve hours notice. WANTED KNOWN, the Number of Customers for Damnier's Wonderful Bargains on Christmas Kve, ascertained by an infallible way (boy's cheeks), was 689. Aud> tors : A. P. O'Leary, W. C. Somers, J. Oakeß, H. Qutnn, T. Gisby, W. H. Learning, WORKING MEN I I—Plenty of Good Tea at the T Pot for Is Oil per lb; a good Sugar at Id; Rice, 2id; Corn Flour, 6d; Can dles (full weigbts), Wd; Btoneless Jams, K.B. (the best brand), only 7d; Marmalade, 8d; French Prunes, 7d; New Dates, 6d: Very Fine Preserved Ginger, Is per tin; Yorkshire Relish. 7.d per bottle; Bloater Paste, 6d; Smoked Ccd I.OS, 9d; Kippered Herrine-s, Is; Goodall, Blackhouse and Co. s Potted Ham, Tongue, Beef, Strasburg, Mixed Game, Pheasant, Partridge, onlr 7d per tin : Pigs Jowls, reduced to 3d.- F. Howin and Brother. Queen-street \Xi ANTED, to Sell (cheap), lot of VV Leather Machine Needles, only 4d doz; Christmas Cards, fid doz ; lot of China Dolls, (id to 13s each; 3-feet long Dress Dolls. 61 to Is fld; Largo Boxes of Paints, with Brushes, only 9d; Riding Whips, 9d; Babies' Feeding Bottles, with two Brushes, only 9d; Plates, i and 5; Jugs, 4to the set, only 4s 6d; Jugs, 3to the set, 4s; Brown Teapots, lOd to 2s: Black Teapots, to 3s • Brown Teapots, with metal lids, 2s 6d to 4s; Tart Tins, 4 for 6d, 9 for Is; Yellow Pie Dishes, 8d to Is 3d; Tea, 2s lb, 18a box; Lemon Peel, Is 6d lb; Light Blue, 8d lb; Harper Twelvetrees' I Washings, only 6d doz; Clothes Pegs, 4 dozen for 6d, Is 3d a gross: Poison Cornflour, Sd lb; Wineglasses, 6d each, 5s doz; Tumblers, ss-doz; the Victor Knife and Scissors Sharpener and Glass-cutter, only 9d; Small Trays.ls; rfaucs 7d bottle: Basinp, 3d to 6d; lotof Large Pictures, Is each. 3 for 2s 6d; Speotaoles, Is pair, 3 pairs for 2s 6d; Mpsom Salts, 4d per dozen packets; Chambers, 2sand2s6d: China Dolls'Heads,Bdto4s each; Wire Nails, lllbs In a paoket, only 2s 6d; Plaid Matches, 6d and 7d doz; Glass Salt Cellarß, Id; Government Disinfecting Powder, for taking away all kinus of smells, only 6d lb; Tar Soap, for sick rooms, 5 oakos for 6d: Onions, 2d lb, 71ba for Is; Nest Kggs, 5 for 6d; China Bgg Cups, only 2d each.-H. WATTS Pitt-street. WANTED KNOWN, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, the Koh i-nor-themoßtbril liant illumination in Auckland-is to be seen at C. W. Goodson's, 111, Queen-street, where, in addition to the varied assortment of new goods (all imported withinthelant six monthß), aspecial consignment has been just received suitable for 'Xmas and New Year's presents. The trade motto being, "Small profits and quick returns," I or, " A nimble 6d better than a slow Is."—Wat ches : Waltham, key and keylees: Geneva, Alluminium, Silver, Gilt, and Metal Cases, from 30s; French-American Clocks and Alarms, com prising : Right-day and KeyleßS Fronoh, KlliDti cal Carriage, Jokerß, Peep o'-day, Carriage Alarms, Prince, Prinoess, Nutmeg, La Belle, Pirate, Wheel, Banner. &c, &c, from 7s 6d, ex cellent time-keepers, and handßome in appear ance. Fresh arrival of Potosi Silver Goods, being white all through mot plated), wearing equal to Bilver, Forks, Spoons, Cups, Castors, Cruets, Waiters, Napkin Rings, Sec; Gold and Silver Jewellery; Alluminium, Gilt and Silver plated, in BroOches and Sets, Studs, Rings, Soli taires, Necklets, &c; Monogram Veata Boxes; Kicking Mules, 80-peeps; Elephant and Dog Inkßtands; Tapis and PoCket Cutlery In great variety; < nives and Forks, from 7s per doz.; Covers, from 43 6d per pair; Pocket Knives. from6d; Sycamore Bread Platters, from 2s Gd; Knives, from Is 6d; Butchers Knives, from 9d; ' Scißsors, from Is, at Goodsons (opposite Tonk's Mart), 11, Queen.street,



| Wanted. WANTED KNOWN, that D. Goldie lo prepared to sell .id kinds of Building and other Timber, Including Hardwood, Spokes, Felloes, Iron-Bark and Blue-Gum Shafts, Blocks, Palings and Shingles, at his Yards, Lower Albert-street, near Dock, at the lowest cash prices. The timber, being under cover, is better han that purchased elsewhere. ANTED the Public to Know, that Wen<fel'B excellent Winks —a really splendid drink for tho f-ummer— enn now be obtained at the Manufactory, Symonds-street, and ut all the Hotels in Auckland. Prize medal at Sydney Exhibition, and testimonials from ail the leading medical men of Auckland. Price, per bottle, 2s 6d. T\T ANTED KNOWN. To all in Want op Monky.—L. H Neu megen is prepared to advance tho same on personal or any other security, repayable by : Weekly instalraenta.—Note the address: 16a, Queen-street, onnoalte tho Savings' Bank. ANTED KNOWN that I have for sale some cho co Pelargoniums Kuchsias and nricas from the celebrated Nursery of Messrs Brunnlng & Sons, St. Kilda Nursoriea, Melbaurne., I cun alao aupply any plants ut their outalouge prices with cost ot freight added, Cat._loui.es cun bo had on application, — Thomas Steadman, Auckland Seod UepOt. WANTED, Admirers of the Beautiful, Purchaaerß of the Useful, and Studonts of tho Economical, to call and inspect the Goods just rooelved per s.s. 'Durham,' from London, at tho Novolty DopOt, 111. Quopn-atreot. Every nrticlo is marked in plain figures, at prices hitherto unknown In Auckland. Tho great variety and novolty ot goods render them especially adapted for Christmas and New Year Prosonta.



C. W. QOODSON, Oooosite Tonks's Mart' A""nM^ltiEFCoUPLE,"actuall_rnTan aging an out-farm, want to change.— Write "L.G.," Post-olllce, Ohaewai, Bay of Islands. CHRONOMETER. — Wanted to Hire with option of Purchase.—Apply P.O. Box 23f1._ . "Eg OO T til BOOTSI Wanted, mv Customers and the Pnlblo to know that I havo Opened my Now Shop with a well-assorted Stook of Boots and Shoos of every description, at prices to Bult tho times. Note tho addrena: J. GItHJKN, Viotorla-stroet, near Nolson-stroot, Auckland. urapery.



T A S T FEW DAYS, or THE G C S It II A X E L A A __ T P I DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP ON TIIK 31bt DKCKMBKI.. U3T For tho romaining days of tho SADIE, tho Balanoo of tho Stock will be Marked in Plain Figures, at SLAUGHTERING PRICKS,, to enable a CLEARANCE to bo il'eetod. THE GOODS MUST BE DISPOSED OF, And, therefore, BARGAINS such as have never before boon offered in tho city will bo obtainable during tho NEXT SEVEN DAYS. [ CALL AND INSPECT. ONLY ONE WEEK LONGER I QOMER FIELD & J E C F_., DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, &C, QUEIIN-STREET, AUCKLAND.



Gazette in isanfcruptcy. JN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND.NORTHERN DISTRICT. ) IN BANKRDPTCY. In the mattur of" The Debtors and Creditor- Ac., 1876," and the amendments thereof, Bnd of the BankniDtcy of William Horace Lingard. of Duuedln, Actor. Under the provisions of the above-mentioned Acts I hereby Summon a General Meeting of the Creditors of the above-named Bankrupt, to be held In the Supreme Court-house, _»ucklan-i. on TUESDAY, the 4th day of January, 1881, at the hour of eleven o'clock in the forenoon, to pass a Resolution that the said Bankrupt be forthwith discharged. Dated this 27th day of December, 1880. THOMAS MACFFARLANE, Trustee, Robert Browning, Solicitor, Auckland, Agent for D. Macdonald, Solicitor, Dunedin. Meetings. UNITED BRICKLAYERS LABOUR ERS SOCIETY.-The Quarterly Meeting of the above Society will bo h.ld in tho Work ing Mens Club, on WEDNESDAY, tho 29th Inst, at 7.30 p.m. Business: Kleotion of SCO rotary.—Michael ToniN, acoretary, pro tern.



Publications. NOW READY! NOW HEADY! T>RETT'S A UCKLAND A LMANAO AND Provincial Handbook, Wll'H WniCH IS PRHBENTED A Large Map of Provincial District of Auckland, Specially Constructed and Engraved by W. and A. K. Johnston, Geographers and Engravers to the Queen. THE CONTENTS INCLUDE NEW AND INTERESTING DESCRIPTIVE MATTER HIGH-WATER TABLES ILLUSTRATIONS OF NEW ZEALAND SCENERY NEW GUIDE TO HOT LAKES FULL SYNOPSIS OF LAND LAWS AND CROWN LANDS OPEN GRANT AND FOSTER'S REPORT ON AUCK LAND NEW DIRECTIONS FOR FARM AND GARDEN &C„ &C„ &C PEICE—ONE SHILLING. N.B.—Obtainable from all Stationers and from the Evening Star Office.



TMPORTANT 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, begs now to inform them that, although his Mail Contraot* expires on 3lst December, his Coach will still continue to Run between Cambridge and Hamilton Station, in connection witn tho trains to and from Auok land, W. K. CARTER, Coaoh Proprietor. Livery and Bait Stableß, Cambridge, 21st Dec, 1880. ■VT O T 1 C E, On and after Monday, the 21st instant, L Tierney's 'Bus will run, at the hours specified between Auckland and the Whau. From Auckland From Whau 11.30 a.m. 8 »,m. 4.30 p.m. 2.30 p.m. SaturdaysL3o p.m. 8 a.m. 18 p.m. P.m.



To liet. TO LET, a Four-roomed Cottage.—H. J. Riordan, Nelson-street, near Cook-street. rjno LET, House of «ix Rooms; gas and i. gas fittings; and water laid on. Waterloc Quadrant.—W. and J. Ki-uter, Shortland-street mO LET, in Conquest Place, Parnell, twe a. Five-roomed Cottages.—Apply S. Meekan, Parnell Rise. TO LET, a Seven-roomed Cottage, situate near Kden Terrac.-Apply to A. Williams, Kden Terrace. 8 TO LET, a Six-Roomed and a four- Roomed House, in good order and neai town.—Apply to H. Partington, Stichbury'E Buildings, Queen-street. fSPIO LET, 4-roomed Cottage, nearly new; fi largo cistern and every convenience; Mount Roskill Road.—Apply to Morloy and White, Eden Terrace. TH .U LET, Newmarket, several 4-roomed _fl Cottages (new); also, a Villa Residenco of 5 rooms (new); a 7-roomed House, iVlanukau Koad, lis per week.—Apply to William Dinnieon. TO LET, a Six-roomed House, with suop; good position for boarding house; green grocer, etc.; water laid on; low rent.—Apply at tho Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria-street Hast, next the Publio Hot Baths. rriO LET, Residence near the water, situ «_ ated in St. Mary's Road. Ponsonby; rent, 18s per week. Also, near the above, a nice Cottage, 5 rooms, well, tank, stable, cart-shed, good garden, &c, 12s Gd per week. Also, on main road, l-'onsouby, House of 5 rooms, &c. Also, a Gentleman's Residence and splendid Grounds in the suburbs.—Full particulars from IS. F. Kvans, Estate Agent, 74, Queen-street. T^ORTH bHORE — Houses to Let XT Furnished or Unfurnished. Building Sites and Cottages for Sale.—Oliver Mays, Post Office etore, Dovonport. TVrdRTH SHORE, To i_et for une J_.' Month, a Six-roomed Furnished Cottage ; well situated.—R. and R. Duder. ivr v It f v c <3 f 1. TO LET, for a term, Mr Tunny's Residence, Stokes' Point; six largo rooms, grounds beauti fully laid out, and delightful view. R. HORNE, Shortland-street. .For Sale. FOR SALE (a rare u..«nce for a poor man, as it must bo sold), 101 acres Choice Country Land, situatod in tho Parish of Puke atua, County of Eden, in the Wainui High way District. Tho property is nicely situated, commanding an extensive view. It fronts two main roads, and settler.' farms not far distant, and adjoins Mr Scott's farm. The whoio country around is valuable property, and rising in value. Tho wholo is rloared, and is nearly all level. Tho above is offered at 7s 9d per acre.-Apply to Carbinos and Lusher, Auctioneers, Queen streot. gj">Oß SALE, or To Let, a First-rate " Business in \. alkuto. Stock at a valua tion if required,—Apply to L. P. Nathan Se Co. jji.Oß SALE (Grace-street, Ponsonby), a I' well-finished Houso, and about|acro garden, &c: 110 ft. frontago to Graco-Btreet, very good position, Sec— D. F. Evans. jjj'.Oß SALE, Decked Yacht, 18ft. long, V™ quite new, anchor, cable, Bulls, and oars, all complete, for £12 cash. Must bo sold.—Apply Geo. Kidd, Dovonport. A KNELL.—Nice Bouse of six rooms, &o, Sec, In good position. Must be sold. Prico, only £200.—D. F. Evans, Estate Agent, 71, Queon-streot. SAILING BOAT FOR SALE (CHEAP); 30 feet keel; 7 foct beam; cutter rigged ; in good order and complote. Price, £12105.—0. .1. Hutchinson, Queen-Btrect. |j>OR SALE or Lease, in Albert-street, a JC Largo Building, lately fitted up as a restaurant, with large colltr; would make a good warehouse.—Apply to H. Partington, House and Land Agent, Stiohbury's Buildings, Queen street. BilOR SALE, n. Comfortable Family " Residence, within an easy distance of Nelson, in a most healthy locality; with 7 acres of good land, two of which la a splendid orchard in full bearing. Terms oasy.—Farther particulars, apply Officii of this paper. 1/1 OR SALE, in Newton, near Fairburn's F property, a very uico House of 5 rooms, workshop, lowl-house, tank, well, pump, good garden ; all in iirst-oiass order, aud in good position. Only £210.-D. F. Evans, Estate Agent, 74, Queen-street. bj .OR SALE, at Mount Eden, near Mount 5? Roskill Road, a new and well-finished House of 7 apartments, largo cistern, new stable, buggy-house, cow-she*!, Sec, with 9 acres voloanic Und, subdivided and enclosed with stone walls. A good investment. Only £850.— D. F. Evans, Kstato Agent. 74, Queen street. rj O T 1 C E. TO BAKEKS, Tho Best Bakery Business in the Walkato FOR SALE.—For Particulars address " G. B. D." Post Office, Cambridge. AND IN THE~ISLAND OF M.OTU TAPU FOR SAL_E. Offers are invited for tho Purchase of the One sixth Undivid.d Share or Interest ..f Robert Maxwell in 2'ioo acres in the Island of Motutapn, Haurakl milt, forming teotion 374 i.?., in the i ;ounty of Kden, aud P.ovince of A-ucicland ; It is held under tho Crown Grant, Registered No. 1213., and Robert Maxwell is one of tho Six Grantees, tenants in common. The land is bounded towards the North and East by high water line on tie Bhoro; towards South South Kast and South br land granted to Robert Graham ; to wards tho West by high water line on tho Bhoro to Public Reserve; thence by said Public Reserve; and thence to wards tho West by highwater line on the shore. Motutapn Island is ono of tho Gems of the Hauraki Gulf; rich and fertile; and the Sharo for sale, when partitioned, would form an ex cellent farm for a working settlor. For further particulars apply to SIEVWRIGHT & STOUT. Solicitors, Wellington, Wellington, 17th December, 1880, jm o R s A h E. 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 acres of alluvial land unsurpassed in quality, with over 1,000 tons {of very line Flax, and abundance in tho neighbourhood. This property is nearly all fenced and subdivided, and in culti vation. Thero is a nice new house cf 7 rooms, ■with large Barn. Garden, and Orchard. It is only 10 miles distant Irom Auokiand, and h»s railway communication, with good roads, along with water carriage for Produce to railway Btation.—Apply to George Fraser, or J. C. Anderson, No. 6, South British Insurance Buildings. | T8 O I. _.- BROTHER S, iIAVE NOW LANDING, C 'Famknoth' and 'Looh Doon, 1,200 PACKAGES, Consisting ot GROCERIES AND OILMEN'S STORES, AND HAVE FOE SALE AMERICAN RANGES AND STOVES BARBED STEEL FENCING WIRE DOUGLAS PUMPS, LAWN MOWERS CORNSACKS, GRINDSTONE 3, OIL STONES, Sec, Sec, Sec Agents for J. Craig & Son's Celebrated Scotch- Whiskey. HULL BROTHERS, Auctioneers, Wine and Spirit Merchants. Queen-street Kauri GnmlStore3. Breakwater Free and Boaued Stores . Albert-asreet. bost and Found. LOST, on Monday, a Black Retriever Dog Pup ; white streak on tho threat.— Anyone returning same to Hannaford's Registry will be rewarded. LOST, this (Tuesday) morning, in Hob son-street, Post-office Savings Bank Pass book.—Whoever will return it to Mr Palmer, Butcher, will be rewarded. LOST, from .Franklin Road, on 27th ins... a White Bull Terrier Slut.—Any Information respecting same if left at Freeman's Hotel, Freeman's Bay, will bo handsomely rewarded. _. r f.HROUGH an Act of unkindness and JL unfriendliness, an Ivory-handled Umbrella —carved in roses—was thrown into Queen street last night, Dame of John Robinson carved on it.—The finder will receive a handsome reward at the Star Office, . STRAYED into my yard, Victoria Quad rant, Two Geese.—Owner can have them by paying expenses.—Mrs •* m. fcmith. ONE POUND REWARD.—StoIen or strayed from Captain Cook Hotel, one Bay Horse; off hind foot white, switch tail, small sore on back; known as Marksman. Anyone returning the same will receive the above reward.-Apply to C. A, Martin, Captain Cook Hotel. BDara ana residence. OVEENUE BROWNE HOTEL HOBSON-STREET Board and Lodging. ,20s per weei (e_nsle room) _25a YOUNG WOMEN'S INSTITUTE AND BOARDING-HOUSE, 'Queen-street. 2 Open daily from 10 a.m. till 9.30 p.m. Dinner and Luncheon from 12 to 2 p.m. I Tel from 4 to 7 p.m. _._,.■_. Bo&rding-house for Young Ladies who an occupied during the day. Terms on applicatioi to the Secretary. Working Parties and other Social Gathering) are held during the week. Governess Agency and Lending Library v connection with the Institute "DOARD AND RESIDENCE Good Board and Residence, In Pleasant and Healthy locality, AT 20S PER .VEEIC have Home Comforts.lES Single Bepb. JOHN BROOKE, EDGAR HOUSE, WYNDYARD-STREET, AUCKLAND.



Public Notices, AUCKLAND AND TE AWAMUTO RAILWAY. NEW YEAR'S HOLIDAYS. ' On SiTcmDAY. January 1, and Monday, ■ January 3, 1881—" No Goods" For StationE . south ot Mercer, tha Goods shod will . be closed at noon on Friday, the 24th. The ,12 noon train from Auckland, 11.3 C j a.m. train from Te Awamutu and C.2c a.m. train from Mercer will run as usual, The 4.15 p.m. train from Auckland will bo Postponed ; to 6 p.m. Trains to tho Backs leave Auckland every [ 20 minutes, from 10a.in. and 2.30 p.m., returning from tho Races at intervals between I and 5.30 , P.m. I . After 9.30 a.m. the ordinary time-table bo ' tween, Auckland, Onohunua, and Henderson's, i is suspended, and specials substituted. ' HENDERSON'S. A Train will leave Bendorson at 10.10. Whan . 10.40 each day for tho Races, and Mount Kden ' every 20 minuteafrom 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., relurn : ing every 20 minutes, 4.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. ' livening train to Henderson's on thesa 3 days. Auckland, depart (i 5; Newmcrket, 6.1G p.m. Tickets:—Auckland, Newmarket, Mount Eden and Onehunna to Bacecourse Platform, . One Shilling each (irrespective of class); in cluding admission to Racecourse, Three Shillings, Passengers not allowed to break the journey at Racecourse Platform with other tickets. Persons notproviding themselves with tickets will be charged both wayß, as tickets cannot be procured in the train. Tickets to Racecourse Platform can be obtained at all stations. No change given on tho Race Dayßut Auckland, Newmarket. Mount Kden, and Onehunga. Single tickets issued from FBI DAY, December 24th, to WKDNKdDAY, January, 5,1881 (inclusive', will be available for return any station to any station, provided the fare is not leas thun One Shilling. KAIPARA RAILWAY. Single fares for return journey any station to any station, from December 21,1880, to January sth, 1881 (inclusive), provided fare is not les3 than one shilling. A. V. MACDONALD, District Manager. riIATTERSALL'S CLUB. OCCIDENTAL HOTKL. Settling will take place, THIS EVENING, at 8 p.m, on First Day's Meeting. W. PERCIVAL, Secretary. "l-V/TELBOURNE CHAMPION CUP. Shareholders aro respectfully requested to Pay up thtir Shares on or before TO-MORROW. All shares remaining unpaid after that time will be considered aßabandoned. Drawing will tako place on THURSDAY Evening, at 7,30 p.m. UNITED BKRVICE HOTEL. H. N. Abbott. pOUNTY OF WAITEMATA. DOG REQISTRATION ACT, 1880. Notico is hereby given that tho following place hua been appointed the Registration Cifilce for Registering Dogs In the Outlying District of the County: Tha County Council Office, Short land-ntreet, Auckland; and that Mr. John James is appointed Registrar under the above Act. who is authorized to appoint a Deputy for each of tie Outlying Districts, applications for which appointment will bo received up to SATURDAY, January 8,1881. JAMES W. WALLER, Chairman. Waitemata County Conncil Office, . 24th December, 1880. "VTEWTON HIGHWAY DISTRICT. "DOG REGISTRATION ACT, 1880." Notice is hereby given that Mr Edward Cul bert has been appointed Registrar under the abovo Act, and will be in attendance at his reßidence, Cameron-street, Ponsonby, on Mon day, Wednesday, and Saturday, from 6 to 8 p.m. during the month of January, 1881, for tho Registration of Dogs and issuing of Collars. ROBERT T. WARNOCK, Chairman, Decomber 28,1880. ■\TEWMARKET HIGHWAY DIS _LI TRICT. "DOG REGISTRATION ACT, 1880." Notice is hereby given that Mr William Din nison has been appointed Registrar under the above Act, and his office, Hall Buildings, New market, tho place where the Register is kept. The Act comoa into force on the Ist day of January, 1881. The Register fee is 10a, and the penalty for non-compliance with the Act £5. JOHN JENKINS. Chairman. ff»i-[ f\ to £1,000 LKNT on Building Society oW-LI/ principles, or or other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. See List of Properties for Sale on 4th page.—C. Williamson, EBtate Ageut, Vulcan Lane.— Seven per cent, allowed on money deposited for nveßtmeiI**1** npO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS. MRS GENERAITsTODDARD begs to call attention to the necessity for watchful care as well as good education, in tho case of daugh ters especially; sir- can comfortably ac commodate eight boarders in the two cottages she now has, and as soon as she prudently can she will Becure a large and commodious house. Mrs Stoddard will also engaee masters for S'nging and for advanced pupils in Musi's the charges for which must necessarily be higher than those in her present terms, which are for efficient lady teachers only. Mra Stoddard hopes to make all committed to her care feel that she is a true friend, as well as teacher and guide: and, whether in recreation or in studies, Bhe will exercise a supervision which will prevent evil and form character. Little boys also received. School will reopen on WEDNESDAY, February 2nd, when threo children only wil be received whose lees are paid in advance. TERMS: Per Quarter. Boarders 12i guineas Do., more than one of same family, each IU •• Day Pupile. over 12 years .. ..2 „ „ „ under 12 years .. 1£ „ „ „ more than one of family under 12, rach .. .. li „ Extras and weekly ror Ine as per circular. Mrs General Stoddard-will also hold Evening Classes for Young Women, married or single, twice a week, beginning FRIDAY, February 4th, from 7 to 9 o'clock. Subjects: English Composition, Arithmetic, and entertaining reading. Terms: One guinea per quarter. Bald in ad vance. _ Hope Cottage, Po-sokby Road, Near Ponsonby Hall. CIENCING! FENCING! FENCING I I can Ho all kinds of Fencilni, at lower prloes han anybody. Here's the proof: Beat Hobarton Paling Fence, 58s; Heart Kauri Posts and Rails, and Kauri Palings, 455; JPuriri Posts and 3 . Hobarton Rail.. 41s; oo Kauri, 345; Wire Fence (5 wires), 20s; Top Rail, 25b ; Puriri POBts, Hobarton Top Rail and 5 wires, 335. Other kinds equally cheap. Tho materials and work of host description. Largo stocS of Posts and Rails for »ale, ut low unces. Posts bored and morticed, and rails dro eH on ground. SA.U. WHITE, Fencer, Custom-house-street. LUCKS ALL GOLD MIwING COM PANY (LIMITED). The Direotors have made a Call (the first) of Sixpence per Share on the Capital o( the Com pany payable to tho Manager, at the Company's Office, Shortland'street. Auokiand, on WED • NESD AY, the 11th Ja*iuary,_lßßl. ... F. A. WHITE, Auckland, Manager. 13th December, 1880. CHRISTMAS CHEER—If you really like a cup of good Tea, try my "Very Rich Deep Brown Tea," at 3s per lb, or Gibs for 16s 6d; New Currants, 7d per lb; Eleme Ralains. of! ' stalk, I8d; Sultanas, dressed, Sd; Mixed Peel, " Is 6d; New Figs, large boxes, 2s; Barce'ona : Nuts, 9d; Wine Biscuits, by the tin, 9d; New * Potted Meats, New Curry, New Jellies, Jordan ' Almonds, &c; Ship Store Treacle, 4d; Shin Store Dried Apples, 6_d; Cornflour, 6d; Salad , Oil (job), 6d; Rice. 2Jd; 5.000 Cigars (something . fine), 3 for Is; Honey, 6d; Virginia Tobacco, 4b 9d (less to the trade); 450 boxo3 Choice Teas, 20s, 235, 253, and 27s per box; 141bs bag ' MoGill's Best Oatmeal, 2a 3d; Company's No. 1 i Sugar, 20s per bag; Limejuice, lOd.-Fredk. , Whitehead, Victoria-street, Auckland. TEKMS-CASH. > —— - 1 T is Really Wonderful where F. Tomlin- JL son, Draper, Parne'l, sets such a Large and '■ j Choico Assortment of Funoy Goods from i Look in his window. , mHE "MEW pHOTOGRAPHY, 1 INSTANTANEOUS PIdURES I 5 MARTIN & PARTINGTON PHOTOGRAPHISTS, MABKET ENTKANOB, QOEEN-STBKET. i Mr Josiah Martin having made speolal stud. at the Royal College ot Chemistry, London, o a the Latest Improvements in Rapid PnoTO i graphy by the Gelatine-Bromide process, hai entered into Partnership with Mr W. H. T b Partington (late with Mf sars Hemus and Hanni and Mr Bartlett), and will Open their new Por - trait Gallery in a few days. The great success which has attended thesi - new Dry Plates in Europe and America ha ; established their superiority, and produce) ' quite a wsvol-Tion in Photograp&y. The most beautiful Pictures, preserving tb Natural Attitude and Expression of the Bitter can now be taken in scarcely one second o time, and without any delay in preparation- Children's Portraits and Family Groups, cai be photographed in an instant, without tin least constraint. For Out-door Photography this process ha superior advantages. Picnic Parties, Portrai Groups and Yiewa, also Photos, of Horses am other animals, will be taken on the shortes notice. WILL OPEN 7n" A FEW DAYS.



■Public .Notices. f_j_>r»fffiV TKTOTICE TO JURURS AND WIT * ±S nksses. Jurors and Witnesses summoned and bound over respectively to appear at the supreme Court on Monday, the 3rd January, 1881, are informed that their attendance will not be re ■ quired until the following day (TUESDAY), the [ Ith, at 10 o'clock a m. I H. WILLIAMSON, j Registrar and Sheriff. > Supreme Court Office, Auckland, ; December 28,1880. '. D A~N~K HOLIDAY. ' MONDAY NEXT, 3rd January, 1881, has been appointed a Special Bank HoUday by the undermentioned Banns at all their Branches in the Colony: For the Bank of Now South Wales: J. R. HILL, Inspector. For the Bank of New Zaaland: D. L. MURDOCH, Gsncral Manager. For the Bank of Australasia: E. W. MORRAH, Inspector, N.Z. For tho National Bank ot New Zealand (Limited): THOMAS BUCHANAN. Inspector. For the Colonial Bank of New Zealand: GEORGE COWirc, General Manager. TO WORKING MEN, with Ready Money, try J. Williams, Tailor, for value ; made to measure and to fit. T AST NIGHT * OF THE its-GRAND CATHOLIC BAZAAR,TE_ IN TIIE ALBERT HALL, Dahuy-street, OPENING AT SEVEN O'CLOCK:. The Drawing for Art Union of a Suite of Fur niture, &c„ &o„ at Mrs Greenwood's Stall, comes off at 8 o'clock p.m. mHE LOYAL HO WICK LODGE, 1.0.0. F., M.U., No. 6220, intend to celebrate their Fourth Anniversary by a DINNER and BALL, in Mr Wagstaffs Hail, Howick, on FRIDAY EVENING, 31st December, 1830. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO CI ATION.-The LIBRARY will be Closed for Fourteen Days, in order to re-arrange the Books. Subscribers will oblige by returning all Books before the 31st instant. OR W A I T A R A. The s.s. 'R OWEN A' Will leave Onehunga Wharf TO-MORROW /Wednesday), December 29, at 1 p.m. For freight and passage apply ts A. MCGREGOR, Manager' Or, A. BARNKS, Onehunga. * L M A N A C, 18 81. Shareholders and Constituents can obtain a Copy oC the New Zealand Insckanch Com pany's Almanac, 1881, on application at the Head Office or Agencies. AUCKLAND SAVINGS BANK The Trustees are prepared to LEND Money oc Freehold Securities in sums o£ £50 and up wards. Applications for Loans to be Bent in by TUESDAY, the Ith January. 1881. RICHARD CAMERON, Manager. Tfi ~0 U N D JP at LAST. THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD. JOHN E A R L E, AGENT. ■RTEW MUSIC 1 ! NEW MUSIC l ! Ex 'Hero.' Just Received, a Large and complete STOCK of- New Songs, Pianoforte: Pieces, Danoe Music. (a. At EADY'S New Musio Warehouse, !S ext Canning's. "VTOTICE.—AII Accounts against the late .1.1 George Osborne must be|handed|in to'his late place of business on or before tho 11th January, 1881; and all Account, due to same are requested to be paid immediately. De cember 28,1880. THORNTON SMITH. AND FIRTH'S PRICES CURRENT (Wholesale) Snojeotto alteration without notice. Sacks. 100's. OTa- Crown Brand Flour £ s. d. £s. d. £s. d. perton 13 0 0 13 10 0 11 0 0 T.S.&F. Canterbury Flour 12 0 0 12 10 0 13 0 0 Sharps, per ton .. 510 0 Bran,perton .. .. 510 0 Fowl Wheat .. ~ 3s. 6d. per bushel. The above prices Include sacks and bagr ; Book and bags not returnable Terms: Cash AITEMATA FLOUR MILL'S PRICES CURRENT (Wholesale). Subjeot _o alteration without notice. Sacks. 100's. 50's. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. Fine Flour, perton 13 0 0 13 10 0 H 0 0 J.L. Flour, perton 12 0 0 12 10 0 13 0 0 A. Flonr, per ton 12 0 0 — — Wheat Meal .. 13 0 0 - - Sharps, per ton .. 510 0 — — Bran, per ton, .. 510 0 — — Tho above prices Include saoks and bags. Sacks and bags not returnable. Cabin Biscuits, £18 per ton ; cases 2s Od civjh. Also a large assortment of Fanoy Biscuits; prlc list on application. TERMS: CASH. Offlce: Lower Queen-street, Auckland, Ist November, 1880. JOHN LAMB CITY FLOUR MILLS AND BISCUIT MANUFACTORY. Auckland, November 1,1880. We beg to advise you that our Prices from his date are as under: Sacks. 1001b.. 601bs. £ s.d. £ s.d. £ s.d. Anchor Flonr, ton.. 12 0 0 12 0 0 13 0 0 Baker's Extra, ton.. 13 0 0 — — Sharps, per ton ..500 — — Bran, per ton ..500 — — Cabin Bread, ton ~'lß 0 0 — — lOOlbs. 501bs. lOOlbs. Cases .. •• 2s 6d 2s Sks. Is We are yours truly, J. BYCROFT & CO. TCTEW TWEEDS AND COATINGS. Just Opened Up, at H. L. POSSENESKIE'S, NEW TWEEDS AND COATINGS, Comprising Bliss, West of England, Bannock burn, and various other manufactures Ot Scotch Tweeds. New Tweeds and Coatings I A Large Variety of French and German Tweeds.' New Tweeds and Coatings 1 : Worsted Coatings in all Shades and Patterns. > New Tweeds and Coatings I Superior Meltons, Beavers, and Venetians in all shades, : New Tweeds and Coatings I West of England Superfine Black and Blue. ' NEW TWEEDS AND COATINGS! JUST OPENED OUT, AT 1 H. L. POSSENESKIE'S, ' Mkbchant Tailor & Habitmakek, , Opposite the South British Insurance Buildings. dHOR-LAND-STREET, AUCKLAND. N.B.—A Large Variety in Fancy Vestings for Summer wear. Snscial Observance: All warlr. warranted Hanfl-Made only. I Q T a ¥ H E N S' SUMMER SHIPMENT OF ENGLISH AND CONTINENTAL BOOTS AND SHOES Has arrived and comprises Fashionable an , * Useful Goods, not previously introduced in I this Colony. STEPHEN'S SPECIALITIES. , LADIKS'COLOURED SILK TOP-BUTTONKD • BOOTS, fit like gloves, and give a charming . finish to Summer Walking Costumes. 3 LADIES' POMPADOUR TOP-BUTTONED I BOOTS are a new thing. " LADIES' GREY-FIGUREDSILK-TOPBHOES n have never before been introduced to auck _ land Societys they are not only the height of 1 Fashion, but a pleasant and comfortable Shoe for daily use. '; In addition to the Noveltie are New Goods in Blue and Black Prunella Buttoned Boots, a - Black Cloth Bottoned Boot. 8 GENTLEMEN'S CLOTH TOP BOOTS. ? GENTLEMAN'S PATENT LEATHERBOOTS t (extra light). t SOFT GLOVE KID BOOTS, lor tender feet. The above Shipmont eß&bles F. STEPHENS to supply a class of Goods not obtainable aay t where else, except London or Paris. 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jrer_-uu.il' , TF the Person who left an Umbrellu JL my care on the Grand Stand ■yesterda> caUs at the Provincial Hotel, he can have It by paying expenses.—E. Birch. Tenders. iVTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. ROLLING-STOCK CONTRACTS. For the Erection of Sixty Coal Waggons (Class A), Ten Low Side Waggons, and Thirty-five Cattle Wagcons. Public Works Office, Auckland, December 24.1880. Separate tenders will bo received at this Olßce until noon of Monday, 17th January, 1881, for the above Contracts. Tenders must be ad dressed to the Hon, the Minister for Public Works, Auckland, and marked oatside len ders for Rolllng-Stock." Plans, speciflcationp, and conditions can he seen at thi3 office, ana at the Warden's Office, Grahamttown, Thames. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily ' be accepted. ByCOm(SiKncd) JAMES STEWART. District Engineer. TENDERS FOR RAILWAY, WHAN GAPOU.A. NO. 1 CONTRACT-TERMINUS TO WAIMA RINGARINGA BUSH. Tenders will be received, by the New Zealand Timber Co. (Limited), at their offices, Custom house-street Weßt, Auckland, up to noon or SATURDAY, Ist January, 1881, for the Com pletion of the above line. , . Separate Tenders will also be received at tho came time and place for NO. 2 CONTRACT—JUNCTION TO OPIfONUI BOOMS. Copies of Bncciflcations can be seen at the Mills, WhangHioua, Mr Silk's Store, Coroman del, and at the Company's Offices, Auckland. The Manager of the Mills, Whangapoua. will show intending tenderers over the around, and afford any further information required. Not bound to accept the lowest or any tender. C. A. HARRIS, J -<N.. Managing Director. Auckland, December 21, 1880. Ecclesiastical. T~i s v s 0 n l y; MRS HAMPSON Will deliver Gospel Addresses In the CHORAL HALL, TO-NIGHT (Tuesday), Wednesday, and Thursday, at 7.30. SERVICE OF SONG, " Jessica's First Prayer." in the United Methodist Free Church School-room, Pitt-street, on Thursday Evening, at 7.30. Admission: Adults, Is; Child dren, 6_. Proceeds in aid of the Annual Treat to Scholars, Auctions. TO-MORROW. SALE BY AUCTION. UNDER BILL OF SALE. UNRESERVED SALE,' R. ARTHUR CTAS received instructions from the O. Mortgagee, to sell by public auction, To-morrow, at 12 o'clock noon, 3 HORSES. 6 BULLOCKS' 2 Timber TruckP, 3 Timber Jacks, Saws, Belting, Gearing, Stock-in-Trade, Toolp, Cooking Utensils, Rafting Dogs, Chains, &c. Also, Sawn Timber at the Hnia Mill, Manukau— 50,000 feet, more or less; Logs at Mill or pa beach; Logs cut in bush; Tramrcaua Shoots, &c. Also, _ . Cattle running at Huia, and 110 acres of Land; or any other matter or thing tho property of Thomas W. Gibbons. Terms Cash. TO-MORROW, 11 O'CLOCK A.M. CLEARING OUT SaLE OF STOCK, FURNITURE, &0„ QUEEN-STREET. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions from Mr Gooseman, who Is leaving Auckland, to sell, by auction, at his shop, > Queen-street, To-morrow, % The Balance of His Stook-in-Tbade, Household Furniture. Ajg BANANAS! BANANAS I AND PINE APPLES I Ex ' Helena,' from Rarotdnga. L. W. EATON WILL sell, by auction, at his Mart, to« morrow, Wednesday, at 11 o'clock, 100 Bunches Bananas 100 Dozen Pine Apples Also, Sydney Fruit, by 'Rotorua/ expected in time for sale. Oranges, Apples, Pears, Plums Grapeß, Sec, Sec, Sec TO-MORROW, AT 11 O'CLOCK AM. THE undersigned will sell, by auction, at 11 o'clock sharp, 80 Sides Good Bacon 86 Hams, and 68 Jowls 10 Sacks Good Onions, etc, etc., etc. CARBINES & LUSHER. Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29, AT 11 A.M. Under Distraint Warrant for Rent. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, MUSIC, &C, &C, &C. Eden Crescent, opposite tmb WrmAß* PIER. R. C. GREENWOOD X\j ILL sell, on the above date, at the VV late residence of Professor Swallow. Eden Crescent, A Quantity of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and Effects, comprising:— :. Furniture, &o.—Washstands and Ware, Beds and Bedding, Carpets, Ornaments, Cooking Utensils, Dog Kennel. &c. Lot of Klrst-elaas Music (new), 3 Guitars, Pictures, Books, &o„ Sec, &c. R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30. NEW YEARS GIFTS 1 NEW YEARS GIFTS ; Gold and Silver Watches, Diamond Rings,' Pins, Studs, Ladies' Suites in Goldt. and Silver, Gold Alberts and Silver Chains, Soliataires, Necklets, Signet Guard, and Wedding Rings, Cabinet Ware, Electro Plate, Glass Centres, China Goods, Pictures, Purses, Sec, Sec, Sco, GABRIEL LEWIS HAS received instruclions-to sell, at his Store, 011 tho above date, at 11 o'clock, A PARCEL OF THE ABOVE GOODS TO CLOSE ACCOUNTS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30. TO GROCEBB, DEALERS, AND OTHERS. JO BALES GREY PAPER BAGS, As Undbb. I GABRIEL LEWIS TTAS received instructions to sell, at hi. ■ I Store, on the above date, at 11 o'clock sharp, 5 bales lib., Grey Paper Bags 2 „ 6 1 „ 3 „ 1 „ 2 „ , 1 „10 „ „ „_ ~ Each Bale containing S owt. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30. CUTTER ' CORALIE,' CUTTER «TEVZOT.* E. & A. ISAACS HAVE received instructions to sell by. public auction, at their S'jore, Fort street, on Thursday next, December 30, at 11 o'cloc'c, THE WELL-KNOWN CUTTERS •CORALIE' And •TKVIOT.' Full particulars in future issue. E. & A. ISA AC S, / Merchants and Auctioneer :___ , '' "' * ml [Continued on Fourth Pa**. 1j J