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GRAHAMSTOWN, this day, GOLD RETURNS.

Gold returns aro coming in most satis faCt°ry' LICENSE FORFEITED.

The Resident Magistrate yesterday took W ay tho license ot the Pioneer Hotel, Mahoney's, at Paeroa, on the ground that there are too many hotels there.

[PER UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

CHRISTCHURCH, this day. FRIENDLY SOCIETIES' FETE. ■The friendly Societies' fOte ou Boxing Day promises to bo a great success. 7000 tickets are already sold. SOCIETY JOURNAL. Mr J. Ivcs3 purposes starting a society journal here called " The Bulletin." The Harmonic Society performed the "Messiah" last night before a crowded bOUS°* MARBLE MONUMENT. The Horticultural Society has decided to erect a marble obelisk on tbe grave of their late secretary, John Greenaway, recently killed by a tram-car.

DUNEDIN, this day. A trial crushing from Conroy's Gully gave three ounces to tho tou.

Our Wellington Telegrams.

WELLINGTON, this day. Major Atkinson is convalescent to-day, and at the office as usual.

THE CHATHAMS MURDER,

The Stella takes to the Chathanis Dr Johnston and somo officers of tho Government Insurance Department with a view to do business there. Also the Surveyor-General and officers, to settle some land and survey matters. The steamerstaya about a week at the Chathanis, returning to Lyttelton with witnesaes iv the murdor case about the 3rd of Jauuary.

THE MYSTERY OF LORD BRACKENBURY: A NOVEL.

By AMELIA B. EDWARDS

CHAPTER XXIX.

DIVINE PHILOSOPHY.

Horace Cochrane had a certain favourite ■ bad habit—a habit so deeply rooted and so long cherished that it had become, if not n necessity of lite, an indispensible adjunct to one of tbe first necessities of life—uamely sleep. He used to read in bed. 11l or well, early or late, he carried up his book us regularly as he carried up his caudle ; and no matter how tired he might be, ho could not sleep—or, which is the same thing, fancied he could not sleep—without it. So, although it was past two o'clock when he, bade Lancelot good-night, be, aa usual, provided himself with what he was pleased to call his " literary nightcap." Bat his niehtcap on jthis occasion played him false, and kept him broad awake. It was the same book of which he had care lessly turned some fifty pages or so, that evening ;of Mr Marrable's visit, when a certain conversation already recorded took uldco in the studio after dinner. A new book then ; just launched, uncut, unread, unreviewed—an old book now, according to the chronology in force at circulating libraries ; but in another aeuao for ever new, seeing tbat it has passed iuto a classic, and promises to last as long as the tongue in which it is written. Resuming it with every disposition to slip it presently under his pillow and go to sleep, Cochrane read ou and on with increasing interest, till he found himself at the end of tho volume.

Then he put out his lamp and resolved to go to sleep. But his head was full of what be bad been reading, and he tried in vaiu to think of other things—of falling water, of armies marching past, of waves breaking on the beach, and the like. Then he tried conntiog from one to five thousand ; but long enough before he reached the end of the first thousand be caught himself run ning after a dozen different trains of thought mixing up the people and places ot the book with the people and places among whom and which he was now living, till past and present, poetry and prose, faces (and scenes the most incongruous, chased each other in a kind of demon rout through hi» brain. Weimar, old Lois, Goetz yon Eerlichingen, Langtrey Grange, " The Sorrows of Werter" and the Brackenbury law-suit; Kotzebue, Karl-August, and the Countess Castelrosso, La Spezzia, with its untold tale ot crime and mystery; Winifred Savage and her flock of snow-white pigeons; Frankfort, and Downing Street, and the Bride Stones with their apocryphal legend ; LaUy Symes, Isaac Plant, and Mr Marrables . . .

He bore it till he could bear it no longer. Then, iv sheer desperation, he [struck a light, partly dressed, and stole downstairs in search of the second volume.

PROPOSED DUTY ON KAURI GUM.

(To tho Editor of the Evening Star.) Sir,—ln the Stab of last evening yonr report that there was a meeting of the Waste Lands Board yesterday, and that Mr Firth proposed and Mr Tonks seconded a resolution to the effect " That it is advis able a duty of £1 a-ton should be imposed on kauri gum, and that the resolution be forwarded to the Government for their consideration."! The resolution, your re porter says, was carried. I very much regret that a resolution of this sort should have been brought forward by gentlemen In the position of Messrs Firth and Tonks, and that it should have heen accepted by the Waste Lands Board. Are these gentlemen aware that a duty on kauri enm has for some five months been under the consideration of the Hall-Atkinson •Government?—and are their instalments on the hands of Auckland's worst enemies to inflict more wrongs on thia greatly wronged and betrayed province ? A duty on kauri gum was approved last session by Major Atkinson and the Government, and it was opposed and defeated by| a few (not all) of tho Anckland members. To me a duty on kauri gum seems an injustice and cruelty to the poorer portion of our labouring popu lation. It is the very worst kind ot a class tar. There is difficulty even in conceiving a tax more objectionable in principle and more fruitful in injurious consequences. And the very suggestion of such a tax in these days indicates unusual ignorance of political economy. I can scarcely doubt that the resolution to which the Waste Lands Board assented yesterday was in spired directly or indirectly, by the Govern ment ; and as the question can be settled only in the House of Representatives, I may have the opportunity of discussing and opposing it there once more. Messrs Firth and Tonks ara highly respected citizens, and are quite competent to defend their opinions' and actions with both tongue and pen. Would they be so obliging as to explain to the public the grounds and reasons they have for recommending a tax of this sort. A tax that would fall solely on the Auckland Provincial District, and from which all other provincial districts would be exempt; a tax that would be cruel to our working men and others, especially in times of commercial depression like the present; a tax that would be paid ex clusively by the poor and unemployed; a tax utterly inconsistent, with the incontro vertable maxims of political science ; and a tax which displays far greater ignorance of the principles of taxation than we expect to find, even in nominated members of a Waste Lands Board. lam amazed at the part which Mr Firth takes in the matter. In past years he professed to be a believer in Free Trade. What in the wOrld can have bewitched him into a stupid and dis creditable proposal to imposo a most mis chievous duty on kauri gum?—lam, &c, et tv brute 1 '

December 24,1880.

James Wallis.

To the Editor : Sir,—lt is not often that my brother miller, Mr J. P. Firth, is on the track, but I certainly think that he is wrong when be proposes a lincense on gum-diggers and au export duty on gum. This industry has been most beneficial to the province of Auckland, and it would be unwise to cripple it with any restriction. Many of these gum-diggers are men that have not been accustomed to ordinary labour, and they are unable to make wages, and are allowed, in many cases, to dig on private land without any restriction, and it is also a mistake to think that they are in the hands of storekeepers, as they are generally the most independent men in the country, and live a free and easy life, although not at all times the most comfort able. Another mistake Mr Firth makes is that kanri gum land is generally strile and of little value. Many of the kauri gum lands ore really good, and will bear comparison with Waikato land, and many a Northern Bettler has a comfortable homestead in such land, and when he is in want of funds, digs his gum, and his exchequer is replenished. —I am, &c, John Lamb.

Sailing Races.

A number of open sailing boat races are on the tapis. The contest between McEwcn's Crab and the Imp (sailed by Warbrick) takes place in ths harbour to-morrow. Tho stakes consist of new suits of broadcloth. Perrott's Imp and W. Holmes' Zip sail for £5 a aide to-morrow, the race having beeu postponed from last Saturday. Arrange ments have been made for an open sailing boat raco ou Saturday, January 8. Mr Stanford, of the Ponsonby Club Hotel, has very kindly presented a valuable cup, now on view at Lcwissou's, as first prize. It is not improbable that another race between the Hattie May and the Imp will be ar ranged.

CITY COUNCIL.

The usual fortnightly mcetiug of tho City Council was held last evening. There, were present: Messrs J, M. Clarke (chair man), Offer, Crowther, Waddel, Thomp son, Aicken, Montague, Hemus, Fleming, and Goldie.

Fire Alarm Apparatus.—A letter was read from L. A. Nathan, ot London, notify, ing the shipment per Oxford, of Bright's firo alarm apparatus, the cost being £277. The telegraph lines are to be laid in a cir cuit, so that the electric current will be con tinuous, aud a break easily discoverable. Two circuits are to bo provided, oach from tlie same centre, the telephone points to be from the head lire station, police station, and Newton station.—Letter received.

Signuoard.—Mr H. H. Smith applied for leave to retain his signboard iv its pre sent position. A momo. from the solicitors reported that the Board could not be re garded as an "obstruction," although it might be an eyesore.—Referred to Finance and General Purposes Committee,

Supply Ol" GAS.—A letter was received from the Secretary of the Gas Company, notifying that tho directors had agreed to the Council's proposed terms for a new con tract, aud that an agreement for three years would bo prepared at once.—Referred to the Finance aud General Purposes Com mittee.

The Loan.— The Manager of the National Bank wrote forwarding extracts from [letters which he had recoived from the General Manager in London regarding tho conversion of tho old bonds. These ex plained amongst other things tho reason why [the bonds for £14,500 could not be offered for tender nlong with the £55,000 portion of tbe loan besides stating that the discretionary power given by the Corpora tion for the sale of the £14,500 had beeu accepted on the understanding that no res ponsibility attaches to the Bank in respect either of time of sale or price obtaiued. The Bank's delay in the sale of those bonds had resulted in a gain of £500 to the Cor poration.—Agreed tbat the letter be re ceived and the Manager thanked. Water.—Dr. Purchas gave notico of his desire for a meter supply. He also asked for au alteration to the pipes so as to aug ment the pi-tssuro. Mr Eniugton recom mended the granting of this lattor request. —Referred to the Finauco and General Purposes Committee, aud that Mr Erring ton be requested to prepare au estimate of tho cost of carrying out his recommenda tion.

Extension of Leasi.—Mr W. H. Skinner applied for an extension to 60 years of his 30 years lease of an allotment in Wellesley-street East, iv consideration of erecting upon it a building worth £500. — Resolved that tho conditions of the lease bo adhered to.

Eden Crescent.—Mr I. Phillips wrote complaining of the dangerous state of tho footpath in Eden Crescent, consequent upon an accumulation of loose scoria atones about its surface.—A memo, from the Foreman of Works stated that the footpath waa being attended to.—Agreed that the applicant be informed that the matter was being attended to.

Karangahape Road.—Mr John Ryan called attention to the state of the footpath along the city side of Karangahape Road. —The Foreman of Works reported that the footpath was in fair condition ; nothing dangerous about it,—Referred to Works Committee.

The Immigration Barracks. — A largely signed petition was received from the lessees of allotments and residents, in and about the Albert Park, praying the Council not to accede to the General Government's request for tho retention of the Immigration Barracks in their present position, as such an arrangement would bo a breach of the understanding upon which the leases were accepted. The building also marred the appearance of tho Reserve. —Referred to Works Committee.

Works Committee.—This committee recommended as follows :—(1) Re Brewer's Lane ; that the permanent levels should be 'dxed before kerbing and channelling was done, and that care would be taken in the meantime to prevent damage by overflow of service water. (2) Re Messrs Johnstone'a, Whitson's, and Sharland's letters on the question of fencing portions of the Albert Park reserve, that the Council be recom mended to reply to tenants that as soon as the Council are prepared to take action in laying out the Albert Park ground, the occupiers would be required to vacate tho land in question. (3) Re removal of Immi grant Barracks ; that the Government be informed that a longer continuance of these barracks would be a breach of the condi tions on which the surrounding pro perty was leased, and request that the barracks be removed within three months, failing which the Council will re move and sell the buildings. (4.) Re Mr Roth's baths, that the charge for water be reduced to Is per 1000 gallons.—The report was adopted. Finance and General Purposes Com- MITTEC—The following recommendations were made by this Committee :—(1.) Re petition of stall-holders in City Market, and complaint re Mr Slater in reference to petition to remove stall-benches aud tables, and to extend the market hours during the summer from 6 till 7 o'clock.—That the consideration of the matter be deferred till next Committee meeting. (2.) Re petition from residents of Fiecman's Bay, objecting to the chimney of the Patterson-street glassworks, that no nusianco is anticipated from a chimney 80 feet high; Cr. Offer, in conjunction with the Finauco Committee, waa appointed to report as to the lands to be leased In Hepburn street ; also, that the consideration of the cab bye-laws be deferred for a fortnight, and that the solicitor be requested to re port on the clauses. — Tho report was adopted. Library Committee.—Tho committee recommended :— (1) The closing of the Library on New Year's Day, Good Friday, Christmas Day, Queen's Birthday and all other public holidays proclaimed by the Government; but that on those days, ex cepting Christmas and Good Friday, the library be open from 7 to 10 in the evening. (2) That the small room bo reserved for ladies. (3) That the plau of ticketing the books, recommended by the Mayor, be adopted.—The report was adopted. Salaries of Officers.—The only alter ations made in the salaries were those paid to Mr Payne, the assistant collector, and that of the Health Officer, and Inspector of Nuisances. The salary of Mr Payne, gentleman, was increasedfrom £125 to £100, and that of the health officer from £175 to £200, only on condition that he should reside in the city. Application for an increase in salary was made by Mr H. G. Wade, valuer, on the ground of increased duties; and it was agreed tbat it be in creased to £125. The engineer m charge of the pumping station applied for an increase which was not granted. The turncock, in answer to an application, was allowed house rent free in addition to his salary, £182. City Market.—The tenders received tor painting the market were as follow :- John Ryan, £94 10a ; C. J. Hill, £9'lo if William Brinsden, £110. Mr Ryan's tender was accepted. ... , , , Printing.-The Town Clerk had made the following estimate of the coat of print ing from the tenders received : -Mr a. Brett, £90 Is 6d ; Wilsons and Horton, £93 19s 6d; Mr Atkin, £95 6s. Mr Brett s tender was accepted. City Surveyor's Report.—lhe report recommended that the block of buildings between Chapel, Albert, Victoria, ond Wellesley-streets, be included in the brick buildings area. The plans and specifications for the diversion of the main sewer were nearly completed and if passed could be advertised for tenders returnable at next meeting.-The report was referred to the Works Committee, and it was agreed to call tenders for diversion of drainage returnable by next meeting. Watering STREETS.-On the motion of Cr. Offer, the followiug motion was agreed to—"That the surveyor be instructed to report to the next Council meeting the most effective way of watering the principal streets during the day." QrjBEN-STREET. -In accordance with notice of motion, Mr Crowther-moved l: " That the surveyor be requested to report on making the middle of Queen-Btreet, between Durham and Victoria street so that a horse can get ont of the channels with a load and ordinary risks. -U. Hemus seconded the motion, which was CaThe Council then adjourned until the 13th January next.

Sporting.

AUCKLANu RACING CLUB SUMMER

MEETING.

This annual race meeting is expected to be the most successful yet held, witli big fields, grand horses, and if fino weather prevails, there will probably be the largest atten dance ever seen at Ellerslie. The race course is greatly improved, the top part of the course haa been drained, levelled and sodded, and all stones removed. The last half mile has been relaid. The grand-stand has undergone considerable alterations. Tho Southern horses are of a superior character. In Foul Play we have some fresh blood, and the public with ono mind have declared he is to wm the Auckland Cup. His price has gradually shortened up to to-day, and he now Btands at even [ money. He has been undergoiug cun pre paration, and so far his appearance justiliea the general merit. He is fresh, in good heart, ho certainly carries enough flesh, but he runs big. Our Southern friends never seem to take so ranch out of their hotßes ns local men, many of whom run their races some timo before race day just to sco if they can do it, and ou raco day have horses fit—to turn out to grass. When tbe weights came out the local horse Maid of Honour was the pick, as it was thought that judging by her high quality and breeding, and light impost, she was the best thing in it. If hlio waa to be brought out on cup day as fit as she was a fortnight ago she would carry lots of money, and we would look no further for tho winner. It is a pity the highest skill was not obtaiued to prepare hor. Sho is to bo piloted by Tommy Hodson, und it would bo a plea sure to have to record her winniu-,'. If she docs win it ia said that Mr Smith is going to shout £200 worth of champagne. Quite a ilutter was caused iv town this morning when it became known that Maid of Honour, with cup weight up, beat Ariel in a trial this morning, hard held, though tho latter carried two stone short of his weight. The veteran cup winner, Ariel, has been backed by somo on the clmnco of a wet day, as ho is a good horse through mud, and it is urged as the only doubt of Foul Play's ability that tho extra quarter of a mile will effect his chouce, and favour Ariel, Grand Duchess, aud King Quail. Mr Edgar is as usual very sanguine ou his horse, and reckons he has the money in his pocket. King Quail is a good horse, is goiug well, and will raco a great horse. Grand Duchess is iv high reputation just now. Thero has beeu the usual brilliant trial o. which we periodically hear from Papaknraf Hitherto it has too frequently boon a case of the mountain labouring and bringing forth a mouse; but no blame is attributed to the proprietor of the Papakura stables, but to the interested parties who start the reports. Graud Duchess is, however, said to be in cup form, and ns sho comes of a rare family, will, no doubt, distinguish herself, Next to Foul Play she it, con sidered as good aa auything. Libeller is iv it if lit, and is always dangerous. Lara ia stabled at Papakura, and appears to be doing well, being in better form than f.»r some time past. Ho Bhould secure a place. Betrayer was a favourite, but ho has only oppeared on the training ground at a walk in clothing, and is a doubtful starter. Lone Hand has done good work, and is expected to go, especially if the weather be wot, as he would then plough his way to the front in spite of an ungainly style. Be has a rare turn of foot, is fast, and has enormous stay ing powers. Yatapa is backed by the Pan mure boys to win £2000. With good stay ing proponsitics aud light impost, his owner thinks lie hai a t-ood show. He is in good fettle. He has always beroro run dead, lie has never been Yatapa till now. Kcuihvorth is backed by tlie Epsom people. Ho would have somo show of a place if saved for the Cup, but as tho Maiden Plate is a moral certainty for him ho is to go for it, and try the Cup afterwards. Vampire has not many friends. Gilderoy's plucky owner is going to scud him—and if he boats Foul Play he will surpass expectations. Foul Hay, under existing circumstances, seems to a dead certainty winner of the Cup ; but if the pot be upset it may be by King Quail, Lara, or Grand Dnchess. If wet weather Lone Hand will have a show. For the Hurdlo Raco, Agent looks all over the winner, though tho local hurdle racer, Harry Mount, has done good work, and looks his best. This is always an interesting event. The Railway Plate is considered a good thing fir iiillinsgate. The Free Handi cap lies between Hilda aud the Slander filly. One of tbo bost races of the day will bo tho Maiden, in which Kenilwortb, Moonstone, and Tim Whilller, should have a close finish. Walters' filly will make her lirst appearance on Monday, and as the Papa kura youngsters generally make a brilliant start, the filly may give a surprise, aa Libeller did a year ago. Tho first day's races will be well worthy of patronage. There never was greater iuterest evinced in the Cup, and every arrangement has been made for tho comfort of tho public.

THE TIPS.

MAlDENPlate—Keniiworth orßosarina. • Fre« Handicap—Hilda, Slander (filly). Hurdle Race—Lone Hand (if he starts), Agent, Harry Mount. The Cup—Foul .Play, King Quail, aud Walters' selected. Railway Handicap—Billingsgate.

THE LATEST.

Betrayer Is scratched. Betting is vigorous. A well-known racing man has taken 25 to 5 that he picks the winner of three events, viz. : Auckland Cup, Auckland Handicap, and Champion Raco.

THIS MORNING'S GALLOPS.

The two celebrated local horses, Ariel and Maid of Honour, wero the first to go to work, doing two miles and a quarter at a fast pace. Tim Whiffler picked them up, and the last mile was done at a rattling pace, The maro certaiuly had the best of it, keeping to the front hard held. The colt ran strong, and hnished in front of Ariel. The Agent stripped in fine form, and went twice round tho plough. The last, mile was very fast : he ran strong, finished well, is as fit for his work as hands can make him, and will carry a lot of money. Ratcatcher and King Quail had a gallop together, the latter having all, tbo best of it. His backets are much pleased with his form, and style of going. Lone Hand did good work, stripping in better form tban he has been seen in Auck land. He went two miles at a smart pace. Harry Mount and Florence went twice round the course; the first timo at a modor rate, the last at a hard pace; the former galloped strong and finished op in a style which highly satisfied those who pin their faith on him for the Hurdles. Paremena and Rewi went twice round the course; the last time they were joined by Prince Charlie, and after a hard gallop ParameD.-i finished up with the advantage, Prince Charlie second. Foul Play did walking exercise; Betrayerjdid not come forward. Keniiworth and Vortex had a trial spin, they were picked up by Sunbeam at the back of the course. Keniiworth and Vortex had the advantage of Sunbeam; the latter went for another mile by himself. Edward James and Adamant did a good gallop of a mile, tho former having the best of it. Vampire, Gilderoy, Blackcock, Stratherd, and othera did, walking exercise.

TATTERSALL'S BETTING QUOTA TIONS.

The following are the betting quotations issued by the meeting ot Tattersall's, held in the Club-room, Occidental Hotel, last night:—

Auckland Cup.—Foul Play, even money; Lara, 100 ti 20, offered; Grand Duchess, 100 to 15, offered ; Yatapa, 100 to 8, offered ; Ariel, 100 to 0, offered; Rosarina, 100 to 5, offered; Maid of Honour, 100 to 7, offered ; Betrayer, 100 to 20, offered ; Libel ler, 100 to 12, offered ; King Quail, 100 to 10, offered ; Keniiworth, 100 to 5. offered ; Lone Hand, 100 to 7, offered; Vampire, 100 to 3, offered ; Rewi, 100 to 2 offered ; the rest, 100 to 1, offered. Steeplechase.—Lone Hand, 100 to 50, offered; Agent, 100 to 50, offered ; Mig nonette, 100 to 10 offered ; Sportsman, 100 to 20, offered ; Don Juan, 100 to 10, offered; Jack Shepherd, 100 to 15 offered ; Ghost, 100 to 20, offered. Handicap Hurdle Race.—Lone Hand, 60 to 40, offered ; Harry Mount, 50 to 20, offered; The Agent, even money, Mig nonette, 4 to 1, offered.

NOMINATIONS DRURY RACES.

Drury Handicap.—Major Lusks Ravenshoe, lOst 71bs : 0. C McGee's Bun darrah, 9at 71bs ; McNeish's Dewdrop, Sst 31bs ; Tooman's Nell, 7st 121bs ; J. Sutton s Belle of Drury, 7st 71bs; Ashdown's Little Sarah, 7st; Sutherland's Tui, 7st; Millers Flirt, 6st 71bs; White's Gestic, 6st 71b3 ; Cossey's'Cock Robin, 6st 71bs. Handicap Hurdle Race.—Sutherland s Tui, list 71bs: Sutherland's Kingfisher, 10at; Haszard's Tott, lOst.

The Government has given orders to the police to suppress the Sunday liquor traffic.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, FRIDAF, DECEMBER 24

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1 'Wanted. WANTED KNOWN-Tlie Grand Christmas Advertisement of Toys, Ura pery, Boom, Sec, Sec, will bo found iv the Ith column, Ith page.—W. H. Dampior. WANTED, a smart Cook.—Apply, at once, Metropolitan Dining Rooma." WANTHD" a slronfTLad to"attend "a stpnm engine.-A pply Stah Offlcß. WANTED, a young woman as General Servant.—Apply to Mrs Grlce, Registry Office, Nowmarket. WANTED, a good Lad tor a round, or a Man to do a round and slaughter pre ferred.—T. Hcdger, Kyber Pass. WAIN TED, a Good Tailokess; at once.—Apply J. H. Dalton, Tailor, Victoria-street Weat, foot of Nelson-street. WANTED KNOWN, the Best Anglo! German Concertinas, Steel Roeds, at Kadv's, next Canning's. WANTED, a Comfortable Bed and Sit ting Room, for about ono month, within fivo minutes walk of the wharf.—Address " W." Stab Oflico. WANTED KM O WN, Ticket for Cheap Excursion to Motutapu, perlComerang, can be had from Dallen and Whcelor. Faro, there and back, Including lunch and tea, in. 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WANTED, to Sell cheap, 21b tins of Fanoy Biscuits, Gray, Dunn, and Co., of Glasgow, Is Od; 2ilu tins of tho Host Salmon, only Is 2d per tin, lib tins Od : Carpot Tacks. 2d pur packet, 1 packets for (ij ; Co- Fish, Id p^r lb ; also, 30 casoa Fruit, ascortod (cheap).—H. Watt?, Pitt-street ANTED KNOWN, that .1 Mork'F son, Asphaltor, has Removed to his Now Yard Ciißtom-Houso-streot West, iiotwoon Hobson and Nolson-streota. Asphalting at tended to on tho shortest notioe. Also, a Lart-e stock of Firewood, out and uncut; wholoßale and retail. ANTED KNOWN, that the Cheapest Houso in Town for good Boots and Pliooa of all sorts and aizoa is tho Choap Boot Shop, corner of Quoeu-Btreot and Markot En trance. Como ono, como all. No orodit to pay for. Large stock. Must sell. W~ ANTED KNOWN, th_t D. Goldie is preparod to sell .nl kinds of Building and other Timbor, Including 1 lard wood, Spokes, Folloos, Iron-Bark and Blue-Gum Shafts, Blocks, PaUngs and shingles, at hia Yards, Lower Albert-street, near Dock, at the lowest cash prices. Tbo timber, being under cover, is bottir han that purchased elßowhoro. trrANTED, the Ladies to Know that . y thoy can havo their old Jewellery re paired and ro-gilt ur plated ociual to new, at Singleton'd. Kleotro-olatcr. Victoria-street. ANTED KNOWN.-Dampier'a'Shop will of oourae bo cloaed KNTIRLY on Christmas Day and on Monday next. WANTED, Strangers and Travellera visiting Auckland will Hud the largcßt outfitting Btock In the Colony to eeloct from at tho NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. TilOU- Bands of Cuatomerß testify to tho superior quality and fitting of thn garments mado by them. Anckland branch: Queen-street (opposito Theatre Royal), and at Albert-street, Thames. _M'ED~:i_-foWN : Fresh Goods. —Girls" Largo Straw Sun Hats, Gd; Boys' Handsome Sunday Straws, Is. Fresh Toys, Sec — W. H. Dampler. WANTED the Public to Know, that Wendol's oxcollent Wineb — a really splendid drink for tho summer—can now bo obtained at tho Manufactory, Symonds-streot, and at all the Hotels in Auckland. Prizo medal at Sydnoy Kxhibltion, and testimonials from all the leading modical men of Auckland. Prico, per bottle, 2a Gd. TVT A N T E~T) KNOWN. To all in Want of Money.—L. H Neu megen ia prepared to advance tho aame on personal or any other Becurity, repayable by Weekly icßtalmenta,—Note the addresa: 105, Queen-street, oppoalto the Savinga' Hank. WANTED, every person about to Build or requiring Building Material n large or small quantities to call or) aond their orders to the AUCKLAND TIMBER COMPANY (Limited). By aid of now and high-class Machinery, every description of Building Materials manu factured of a quality, and at prices, hitherto unknown in tho Colony. Trial solicited. Pricoa to meet tho times. Spocial advantages for cash. —Works : Custom-house-street West. Offico: Cnatom-houae-Btreet Bait, near Wharf \\J ANTED KNOWN, Stationery a II Knglißh prices; Rulod Note Paper (cream laid), 2d per quire; Envelopes, 2d per packet; Foolscap and Letter, 9d per quiro all kinds of Fanoy Noto Paper and Knvolopoa; Mourning Stationery, Account, Pass, and Pocket Books, Pens, Penoiln, Bibles, Albums, &o„ •Sec, at prices beforo unknown in Auckland; a few Bobs Puzzles left, at Is; thn Game of Trevole, Is 6d; Tom Thumb Printing Press, 8a; Climax Dater, 30b; Automaton Pencil Stamp, 7a Od ; tho Initial Rubber Stamps, la each, with Pad and Ink for marking linen or atamptng paper or envelopea. Supplied at Goodaon's, 111, Quoen-streot.—Observe tho Addresa. W ANTKD KNOWN, that tlie New Zealand Timber Company (Limited), having purchased tho Butineaa and Premises ot Messrs Carlaw & Co., are now offering ad their Stock at Greatly Reduced Rates. The whole must bo oloared off by tho Slat instant. All orders will bo promptly attended to by Mr John Carlaw (late Carlaw & Co.), at the Now Zealand Timber Company's temporary premises, Cus tom-houao-Btreet West. WANTED, North Shore Excursionists to call at Mrß Foster's Luncheon Rooms (Two doors from the Flagßtaft Hotel), whore thoy can be accommodated with Tea and Coffeo at any horn-. Kvery attention paid to tho com fort of Visitors. Chops and Steaks. Straw berries during the season. Apartments to Let. Private Boaro and Residence. Terms moderate. Picnio Parties BUDn,'nd at twelve hours notico. WANTED KNOWN, the Number of Customers for Dampier's Wonderful Bargains yoaterday (Tlmraday), ascertained by an infalliblo way (boy's ohecka), was 151. Audi tors • A. P. O'Lcary, W. C. Somera, J. Oakos, H. Quinn, T. Gisby, W. H. Learning, WORKING MEN 1 I—Plenty of Good Tea at tho T Pot for Is Gd per lb; a good Sugar at 4d; Rice, 21d; uorn Flour,Gd; Can dles (full weights), IOd; Stonelesa Jams, K.H. (the best brand), only 7d; Marmalade, 8d; French Prunea, 7d; New Dates, Gd; Very Fino Preserved Ginger, Is per tin; Yorkshire Relish. 7Jd per bottlo: Bloater Paste, 6d ; Smoked Cod Roes, 9d; Kippered Herrinrra, Is; Goodall, Blackhouae and Co. s Potted Ham, Tongue, Beef, Strashurg, Mixed Game, Pheasant, Partridge, only 7d per tin j Pigs Jowlß, reduced to 3d.— IT. Hewin and Brother. Quesn-atreet Wl ANTED, to Sell (cheap), lot of V T Leathor Machine Needles, only Id doz: Christmas Cards, 6d doz; lot of China Dolls, Gd to 13a each; 3-feet long Dress Dolls, 6d to Is 6d ; Large Boxea of Paints, with Brushes, only 9d; Riding Whips, 9d; Bableß' Feeding Bottles, with two Bruaheß, only 9d; Plates, 4 and 5; Jugs, 4to tho act, only 4s 6d; Juga, 3to the set, 4s • Brown Teapots, lOd to 2a: Black Teapots, to 3s; Brown Teapots, with metal lids, 2s Cd to 4s; Tart Tins, 4 for Gd, 9 for Is; Yellow Pie Dishes, 8d to Is 3d; Tea, 2s lb, 18a box; Lomon Peel, la Gdlb; Light Blue, 8d lb; Harper Twelvetrees i Washings, only Gd doz; Clothes Pegs, 4 dozen for Gd, la 3d a gross; Poison Cornflour, Sd lb; Wineglasses, Gd each, 5s doz; Tumblers, 5s doz; the Victor Knife and Scissors Sharpener and Glaaa-cutter, only 9d; Small Trayß.la; Hauca 7d bottle; Basins. 3d to 6d; lotot Large Pictures, Is eaoh, 3 lor 2a Gd; Spectacles, Is pair, 3 pairs for 2a Gd; Epaom Salts, 4d per dozen packets; Chambers,2aand2s6d;ChinaDolla'Headß,Bdto4B each; Wire Nailß,l4lba in a paoket, only 2a Gd; Plaid Matches, Gd and 7d doz; Glosa Salt Cellarß, 4d • Government Dlainfeoting Powder, for taking away all kinds of smells, only 6d lb ; Tar Soap, for sick rooms, 5 cake 3 for 6d; Omona, 2d lb, 71ba for la: Nest Eggs, 5 for 6d; China Egg , Cups, only 2d each.-H. WATTS Pitt-street. WANTED KNOWN, trom 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, the Koh i-nor—the most bril liant illumination in Auckland-is to bo Been at C. W. Goodson's, 111, Queen-Btreet, where, in addition to the varied assortment of new goods (all imported withintbelaat aix months), aspecial consignment has been just received suitable for'Xmas and New Year's presents. The trade motto boing, "Small profits and quick returns," or "A nimble Gd better than a slow la."—Wat ches : Waltham, key and keyless; Geneva, Alluminium, Silver, Gilt, and Metal Cases, from 30s • French-American Clocka and Alarms, com prising : Klght-day and Keyleaa French. KlltDti cal carriage, Jokers, Peepo'-day, Carriage Alarms, Prince, Princess, Nutmeg, La Belle, Pirate, Wheel, Banner. &c, &c, from 7b 6d. ex cellent titr.e-keepers, and handsome in appear ance. Fresh arrival of Potosi Silver Goods, being white all through (not plated), woaring equal to silver. Forks, Spoons, Caps, Castors, Cruets, Waiters, Napkin Rings, &o,; Gold and Silver Jewellery; Alluminlum, Gilt and Silver plated, in Brooches and Sets, S,tuds, Rings, Soli taires, Necklets, &c.; Monogram Veata Boxes; Kicking Mules, 80-peeps; KU-phant and Dog Inkstands; Table and Pocket Cutlery in great variety; Knives and Forkß, from 7a per doz.; Covers, from 4a Gd per pair; Pocket Knives, from Gd; Sycamore Bread Plattera. from 3s Gd; Knivea, from Is 6d; Butchers Knives, from 9d; Scissora, from la, at Goodson s (opposite Tonk'a 1 Mart), 11, Queen.Btreet.



j Wanted. WANTED, tbe thousand and one Ser vants (male and female) and thenumber loss Employers who throng Hannaford's Auck land hegistry to know tne whole establishment will, on Boxing Day and New Year's Day be " Away, away to tbe mountains brow." WANTED, the above Servants and Employers to believe that from Hanna ford's Auckland Regiati'j-—to one and all ol them issue the season's greetings—from the beart-plumb centre. WANTED, Our Customers to Notice that our Clothing and Tailoring Estab lishment will not ba open alter half-past 7 on Christmas Eve. Roll up early.—Phillips' Mart, Queen-street. \\ fANTED KNOWJS, that E. Carr v . ud Son have to hand Building Timber in Kauri and White Pine, Shingleß, Houae Blooka. Palings, Poata. Raila, and Firewood in 1 their Yard, Cuatom-houae-atreet Wear., oppoaite i end of Hobßon-atreet. N.B.—The increasing demand for White Pino has induced them to arrange for a constant supply. WANTED, Admirers of the Beautiful, Purchasers of the Useful, and Students of tho Kconomical, to call and inspect the Goods just rooeived per b.b. 'Durham,' from London, at the Novelty DepOt, 111. Queon-streot. Every article ia marked in plain flgurea, at prlcos hitherto unknown in Auckland. The great variety and novelty of goods render them especially adapted for Christmas and New Year Presents. C. W. GOODSON, Opposito Tonkß's Mart CHRONOMETER. -Wanted' to~Hire with option of Purchase.—Apply P.O. Box 235. CHRISTMAS comes but Once a Year. As usual, evory child Purchasing Three Pair of Socks and Stockings, will Receivo a Present.—F. _______ Draper, Parnell. T> O O T SI BOOTS! Wanted, my Customers nnd the Pulblo to know that I have Opened my Now Shop with a well-assorted Htook of Boots and Shoes of every doacrintion, at pricea to suit the times. Noto tho address: J. GKKKN, Viotoria-Btreot, near Nolson-atroot, Auckland. Amusements. r. H O R A L HALL. MONDAY KVKNING, 3rd JANUARY. MONDAY EVENING, 3ni> JANUARY. CONCBBT A N D BALL In aid of tho Funds of No. 3 COMPANY, A.R.V. THK BKST PROGRAMME EVER SUB MITTED TO THE AUCKLAND PUBLIC, Will bo rendered by LADIKS AND GKNTLKMKN OF ACKNOW LEDGED ABILITY. Paiit L-DKAN'S MINBTRKLS REFtNKD CHAIR PKRFORMANCK. Part lI.—CONCERT by Ladles and Gontlomen. Tickets of Admiaalon—3a, 2s, la. Overture at 8. H. DKAN, Manager. pHolt A L QOCIBTY'' #2-FEEE PERFORMANCE"®* OF SELECTIONS from the "messiah." Sunday Afternoon, at 3 o'clock. milE pATHOLIC TDAZAAR WILL UK OPE N E D At 7 o'Clock ON Monday evening (BOXING NIGHT), Dec. 28,1880. WELLESLEY-STREET BAPTIST CHURCH. PASTOR'S BIBLE CLASS PICNIC TO Buckland's Plan, East Tamaki. The p.s. 'Tongarlro' will loavo the Qucen strcet Wharf on BOXING DAY, at 8.30 sharp. Tickets, 2a; Children, Half-price. Hot water provided. TASTVT i G H T OF THE PITT-STREET WESLEYAN SUNDAY SCHOOL INDU3TRTAL TTIXHIBITIONI NDUSTKIAL JI_XHI»ITION i IN THE LORNE STREET HALL. Admissiqs-ONB! SHILLING; Children, 6d. distribution of prizes from tub Christmas Tkee at 8 p.m. all prizes ! no blanks ! Admission :-ONE SHILLING. fTJOBSON CORPS. Jul A Social Gathering In connection with the above will be held at the Temperance Hall. Albert-atreot, on FRIUAY, Decembor 31 (Now Year'B Eve), 1880. Ladies by circular only. M. SHEAHAN, Hon. Secretary. T7l 0 R 'A |/TN RE A T IN OTRAWBERRIEO [go to dknbys, denby's, Northcote, TUTASIJUERADI bTiTL POSTPONED Until FRIDAY WEEK, 31st December. Volunteer Notices. ■VTICTORIA RIFLES, A. R. B. Tho members of all ranks of tho Victoria Company are roqueated to assemble at the Drlllßhedon Sunday Morning next, the2Gth instant at 10 o'clock for Church harade, Uniform—Full dress, with helmets and side arms. OWEN MAHON, Captain Commanding Corps. urapery. T~A ST FEW DAYS. OF THK G C S R II A EEL A A E T P 1 DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP ON THE 31st DECEMBER. fl_* For the remaining days ot the SALE, tho Balance of the Stock will be Marked in Plain Figures, at SLAUGHTERING PRICES, to enable a CLEARANCE to be effected. THE GOODS MUST BE DISPOSED OF, And, therefore, BARGAINS such as have never before boen offered in the city will be obtainable during tho NEXT SEVEN DAYS. CALL AND INSPECT. ONLY ONE WEEK LONGER I QOMERFIELD & TEQK DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, &C, QUEI'N-STREET, AUCKLAND.



To Lieu. TO LET, a Four-ioomcd House, in South streot, Newton, Apply Mrs Freestone, ■ Shortland-street. _____ ,' rSAO LET, Two New Shops and Dr-elling _ housea in Mount Eden Road.—Appy Mrs Jack, Symonds street. . T\\o LET, House of aix Rooms; tras and a. gas fittings; and wator laid on. Waterloo : Quadrant.—W. and J. Frater, Shortland-street. t\.o LET, in Conquest Place, Parnell, two s.. Kivc-roomcd Cottages.—Apply S. Meekan, Parnell Rise. nf!o LET, a Six-Roomed and a Four- JL Roomed House, in good order and near town.—Apply to H. Partington, Stichbury'a Buildings, Queen-street. r|lo LET, 4-roomed Cottago, nearly new ; * largo cistern and evory convenience: Mount Roakill Road.-Apply to Morley and White, Kden Terrace. _ . 110 LET, Newmarket, several 4-roomed _ Cottages (new); also, a "Villa Residence of 5 rooms (now); a 7-roomed House, Manukau Koad, lis per week.—Apply to William Dinnison. TO LET, a Six-roomed House, witiisnop; good position for boarding house; green grocar, etc.; water laid on; low rent.—Apply at the Cheap Furniture Mart. Victoria-street iiast, next the Public Hot Baths. npO LET, Residence near the water, situ ft. atad in St. Mary's Road, Ponsonby; rent, 18s per week. Also, near tho above, a nice Cottage, 6 rooms, well, tank, Btable, cart-ahed, good garden, &c, 12a Gd per week. _>Lao, on main road, Ponaonby, Houso of 5 rooma, &c. Alao, a Gentleman's Residence and aplendld Grounds in tho suburbs.—Full particulars from 11. F. Kvans, H'stato Agont, 11, Queen-atreet. "JUJORTH &HOUE — Houses to Lot J-S* Furnished or Unfurnished. Building Sitoa and Cottages for Sale.-Oliver Maya, Post Offlce Store, Devonport. "VTORTH SHORE, To _et tor uue JJ* Month, a Six-roomed Furnished Cottago; well situated,— R. and lt. Uuder. ~vr or t Ti c tit c! ' TO LKT, for a term, Mr Tunny's Reaidenco, Stoko-r* Point; six large rooms, grounds beauti fully laid out, aud delightful view. R. HORNB, Shortland-street. For Sale. FOR SALE -a rare ,ut_n_e tor a poor man, as it must bo sold), IGI acres Choice Country Land, situated in the Parish uf Puke atua, County of Kden, in the Wainui High way District. The property is nicoly situated, commanding an extensivo viow. It fronts two main roadu, and settlero'farms not far distant, nndadjoina Mr Scott's farm, Tho whole country around ia valuablo property, and rising in value. Tho wholo is clearod, and is nearly all level. Tho abovo is offered ut 7s 9d per acre.—Apply to Carbines nud Lusher, Auoilonoera, Queen- Btreet. _ ITvOR SALE, or To Let, a First-rate 51 Business in Waikato. Stock atavalua tion if required.—Apply to L. D. Nathan Sc Co. |hOR SALK (Grace-street, Ponsonby), a JD wellUnished Houbo, and about'acro garden, &c.: HO£t. frontage to Grace-atrcot, very good position, &c—l). F. Kvanp. PAKNELL. —Nice Houae of aix rooms, Sic , Sec, In good position. Must be sold. Price, only £201).—!). F. Kvans, Kstato Agont, 71, Qucon-Btreot. FOR SALE or Lease, in Albert-street, a Largo Building, lately flttod up as a restautant, with largo celkr; would maki a good warehouse.—Apply to H. Partington, House and Land Agent, Stiohbury's Buildings, Queen atroet. gj*loß SALB, ft Comfortable Family fr Reaidenco, within an easy distance of Nelson, in a most healthy locality; with 7 acrea of good land, two ot which la a snlendid orchard in full bearing. Torma easy.—Further particulars, apply Oflico of thia paper. JjlOR SALE, in Newton, near Fairburn's is proporty, a vory nico Hou^e of 5 rooms, workshop, lowl-house, tank, well, pump, good garden ; ull in lirst-oiass order, aud in good position. Only £210.— 0. F. Evans, Eatato Agaut, 71, Queen-Blrent. raj O T 1 C E. TO BAKEIIS, Tho Best Bakery Business in the Waikato FOR SALK.—For Particulara address " (i. B. D.," Poat Ofllce, Cambridge. T AND IN THE ISLAND OF MOTU JU TAPU FOR SAuK. Offers aro Invited for the Purohasa of theOne aixth Undividfd Share or Interest of Robert Maxwell in 2200 acres in the laland ot Motutapu, Haurakl Gulf, forming Section 371 i.c, in the i.'ounty of Kden, and Piovince of Auckland ; It ia held under tho Crown Grant, Regiatered No. 4213G, and Kobort Maxwell is one of the Six Grantees, tenants in common. Tho land la bounded towards the North and Kast by high wator line on tne Bhoro; towards | South South Kast and South by land granted to Robert Graham; to wards tho Weßt by high- i wator line on tho shore to Public Reserve; i thonco by Slid Public Reserve; and thence to wards tho West by highwater line on tho shore. Motutapu Island is one of the Gems of the Hauraki Gulf; rich and fertile ; and the Share for aalo. when partitioned, would form an ex cellent farm for a working settler. For f urthor particulars apply to SIEVWhIGHT & STOUT. Solicitors, Wellington. Wellington, 17th December, 1880. CI O R "SALE. FINE FARM AND GOOD FLAX MILL. Good Flax Mill, with water-power capablo of driving any amount of machinery, together with fine Farm of 200 acrea of alluvial ; land unsurpassed in quality, with over 1,000 ■ tons Hot very fine Flax, and abundance : in tho neighbourhood. This property is . nearly all fenced and aubdivided, and In culti vation. Thoro ia a nico new house of 7 rooms, with largo Barn, Garden, and Orchard. It 13 only 10 miles diatant Irom Auckland, and has railway communication, with good roads, along with wator carriage for Produce to railway station.—Apply to George Fraser, or J. C. Anderson, No. 6, South British Inßurance Buildings. no ka-DWELLING HOUSK, containing 10 3jOO\j rooms, with verandah, cistern, tank, good gardon, &c, and Allotmont 180 x 110; pleasantly situated on good volcanic Boil.—f. vailo, Hooso and Land Agont, Shortland-street. Wq * e-fretty and Woll-fini-hed HOUSE of 5 *Jw_ / J rooms, with frontnnd back verandah, tank, wash-house. „0., and Allotment 35 x 201). An additional A Uotmcnt of the aame siza can be had, if required, for another £50.— S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. pr-AA-Comfortable CITY RKsIDKNCKot 7 *OUu rooma,bath-room,scullery,tankß.&o, and garden 66 x 300, well stocked witb, fruit trees —a. Vailo, Houbo and Land Agent, Short land-street. j?-i ca CASH, balance at 74 per cent, two 3JLJO _ wc iiing Housos and Shop, in a prin cipal street, cloae to Quflen-stroet. Allotment, 35 x 82. Price, £525.—5. Vaile, Houso and Land Agent, Shortland-street. j? nn ii—Neat Cottage of 4 rooma, fitted with *C/__ J Cupboards, Oven, Stove, 2 Tanke ; alao. now outhouae, 11 x 12, &c. and allotment 33 x 11; 20 minutes from Post office.—S, Vaile, Houae and Land Agent, Shortland-streot. PQOry-SUBURBAN KKSIDENCKof 7rooms, £,_, OU -with stable and other out-buildings. together with nearly 4 acres ot land, planted with fruit and ornamental trees; commands a good water view, and haa facilltiea for soa bathing; about li miles from Poat-offlce.—S. Vailo, Houae and Land Agent. Shortland-Btreet. ~n » 17k—HOUSK of 5 rooms, dairy, sheds, cla <W*' « tern, tank, &c, together with nearly 3 aores of volcanic land, fenced, and in grass garden, &c—3. Vaile, House and Land Agent Shortland-atreet. im O R SALE, JD O-. LIUBKAL TEEMS, To Close a Partnership Account : The Clipper Schooner 'ALBATROSS,' 77 tons register; carries largo cargo, light draught of water HOUSK, Heafield View Road. 9 rooms HOUBB, Upper Pitt-street, 6 rooms, large allotment ... 82 acres LAND, Waipipi. Waiuku:!Allot ment 250 281 acres LAND, Waikato River. C. A. HARRIS. 7, South British Insuranco Buildinga, December 6,1880. q A L T. 1000 BAGS W. &-VV. FINK 1000 BAGS W. & W. COARSE ON HAND AND TO ARRIVE PER 'LOCH URR,' From London. In lota to suit purchasers. W. S. LAURIE, 7, Wyndham-street. Lost and Jfound. LO TT, Cheque for £10, drawn in favour of Fraser by Connell and Cooper. Finder will be rewarded on return of same to James Fraaer, Qloba Hotel. Wakefleld-atrcet. OST, in Karangahape Road, a Grey Plaid Shaw), with a small puce stripe.— Anyone returning same to Mr Newton, City Market, will receive 2a Gd reward. o~tifT~: POUND REWARD.—Loat, a Light Bay Horae, with star on forehead, nnd thick mane divided in centre.— Anyone bringing him to C. Sutton & Co.'s Malt-house, Newmarket, will receive above reward. _4? • REWARD. — Lost from tho Western 1 *■ 1 Springs a Red Bullock ; tar brand 'H.'— R. Sc W. Hellaby, Butchers. Shortland-atreet. OUND, a Sum of Money.—Owner can have aame on application to T. E. Wayte, 100, Queen-street, OUND, Papers belonging to Mr J. Dewar, Teacher, Newton.—To bo had on application to the "Freeman' 3 Journal" Office, Wyndham-atreet. STRAYED, from Remuera, Brown Mare and Horse, stars on faces; horse with white hind feet, and with scar on fore leg—A reward of £1 will be paid on their raturn to W Keith. Remuera. STRAYED, on Tuesday, 21st instant, a Dark Chestnut Maro. branded T on off Bide of neck.—Anyone returning same to Fbaser and Tinne, Phoenix Foundry, will be rewarded. < XMPORTANT NOTICE. W. K. CARTER, in returning thanks to hia numerous Customers and the Public generally for tho liberal support he has received since running the Mail Coach between Hamilton and Cambridge, begs now to inform them that, although hiß Mail Contract expires on 3ist Decomber. his Coach will Btill continue to Run •j between Cambridge and Hamilton Station, in connection with the trains to and from Auok laDd" W. K. CARTER, Coach Proprietor. Livery and Bait Stables, Cambridge, 21st Dec, 1880.



Public Notices, AUCKLAND AND TE AWAMUTU RAILWAY. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S HOLIDAYS. On Christmas Eva a Lato Traia will leave Auckland at 11.15 p.m., for Mercer and inter mediate Stations. Passengers only. Christmas Day. — Trains will run as on Sundays. On Monday, December 27, 18S0, Satubday. January 1, and Monday, January 3, 18S1— *' No Goods." For Stations south of Mercer, the Gooda shed will be closed at noon on Friday, tho 21tn. The 12 noon train from Auckland, 11.30 a.m, train from Te Awamutu, and 6.25 a.m, train from Mercer will run aa uaual, Tho 4.15 p.m, train from Auckland will bo Postponed to ti p.m. Trains to the Racks leavo Auckland every 20 minutea. from 10 a.m. and 2.30 p.m., returning from the Racea at intervals between 4 and 5.30 p.m. After 9.30 a.m. the ordinary timetable bo tween, Auckland, Onehnni-a, and Henderson's, is suspended, and Epecialasubstituted. HENDERSON'S. A Train will leave Henderson at 10.10. Whau 10.40 each day for the Racea, and Mount Kden every 20 minutea from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., return ing every 20 minutes. 4.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Kvening train to Henderson's on these 3 days. AuoKland. depart C5; Newmarket, G.lO p.m. Tickets:—Auckland, Newmarket, Mount Kden and Onehunna to Racecourse Platform, Ono Smiling eaca (irrespective of class); in cluding admission to Racecourse, Three Shillings. Passengers not allowed to break the journey at Racecourse Platform with other tickets. Persona notproviding tliemaolveß with tickets will be charged both ways, as tickets cannot be procured in the train. Tickets to Racecourse Platform can be obtained at all Btationa. No change given on the Kauo Dayaat Auckland, Newmarket. Mount Kden, and Onehunga. Single tickets issued from FRI DAY, Decomber 24th, to WEDNESDAY, January, 5,1881 (Inclusive , will bo available for roturn any station to any station, prov idea the fare is not less than Ono Shilling. KAIPARA RAILWAY. On Christmas Day no traina will run. Singlo fares for return journey any station to any station, from December 24,1880, to January sth, 1881 (inclusive), provided fare is not less than ono shilling. A. V. MACDONALD, District Manager. /11TY FLOUR MI L LS, Will close on tho following days: SATURDAY, the 25th, MONDAY, the 27th, J. BYCROFT Sc CO. IKr O T I C E Our Auckland Repot will bo CLOSED Until Tuesday Morning, the ith January.—W. H. Siiakkspkar & Co.,2lG,<Auoen-street, Auckland. OR WAITARA. The s.s. 'ROWENA' Will leave Onehunga Wharf on TUESDAY, December 28, at 3 p.m. For freight and passage apply to A MoGREGOR, Or, A. BAKNKS, Onehunga. <w___^ ITIOR RUSSELL AND j||a*g*-£ J? NORTHERN PORT.;. Tho s.s. 'lONA' Will leave Queen-street Wharf, on TUESDAY, Decomber 28th, at 5 p.m. A. MCGREGOR. Manager. pHURCHOF ENGLAND CEMEIERY Porsons removing Ferns, Shrubs, or Flowers from tho Cemetery or Gully will bo prosecuted. By order of the Trustees. W. S. COCHRANE, secretary. IT is Quite True I am Selling 4 Row Black Snake Bracelets at la pair, and 0 Row at Is 3d pair.—F. Tomlinson, Draper, Parnell. OLD CALEDONIAN GOLD MININU COMPANY (LIMITED). NOTICE. The Directors have determined to offer to the preacDt Shareholders 2,150 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 such Shares, with a deposit of 10s per Share, to bo forwarded to the under aigned not later than Monday, January 31at, JAS. STODART. Secretary. Shortland-street, Auckland, December 21,1880. AY OF ISLANDS COAL COMPANY (LIMITED). NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS. On and after tho Ist January, 1881, a Cer tificate, stating tho exact quantity of cool put on board, will be given by the Shipping Master to the Master of every vosßel loading coal from tho Kawakawa Colliery. Customers and the general Public, when purchasing cargoes of coal or paying fieight thereon, are recom mended to do bo only in accordance with the quantity stated in this Shipping Certificate. By order of the Board. HENRY GILFILLAN, JUN., Secretary. Auckland, December 16,1880. ONE-TREE HILL HIGHWAY DIS TRICT. "THE DOG REGISTRATION ACT, 1880." NOTICE. Mb Hhnby Clark has beon duly appointed Registration Officer under tho above Act, and will be in attendance at his Residence, One hunga, on each Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday during the month of January from 7 till 10 o'clock a.m. for the Registering of Doga and issuing of Collars. By order of the Board. ROBERT HALL, Chairman. T7IPSOM HIGHWAY DISTRICT] DOG REGISTRATION ACT, 1830. Notico is hereby given that the above Act comes Into force on the FIRST DA_ OF JAN UARY, 1881; and that all persons keeping dogs over six months old are required to register the same, and pay a foe ot 10b for each dog under a penalty of £5. , _r William Dinnison Is appointed Registrar for the above dlatrict, and at his office, Hall Buildings, Newmarket, the Register is kept. THOMAS PATON, Chairman. -VfEWMARKET HIGHWAY DIS JLI TRICT. "DOG REGISTRATION ACT. 1880." Notice ia hereby given that Mr William Din nison has beon appointed Registrar under tho abovo Act, and his office, Hall Buildinga, New market, the place whero tho Register ia kept. The Act cornea into force on the Ist day of January, 1881. The Register fee is 10s, and the penalty for non-compliance with the Act £5. JOHN JENKINS, Chairman. KARANGAHAPE HIGHWAY DIS TRICT. "DOG REGISTRATION ACT, 1880." Notice ia hereby given that the following place has been appointod tho Hegistration Office for Registering Dogs in tho Karangahape Highway District :— The Chairman's Residence, Newton Road, And that Mr GEO. D. BEVIN is appointed Registrar undor the Act. THOS. HAVES. Clerk. December 23,1880. BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS PRE SENTS.—A few of the much-admired Self-acting Fountains, with Fish Globes, com plete, for sale by H. White, High-street. CHRISTMAS CHEKR—If you really like a cup of good Tea, try my "Very Rich Deep Brown Tea," at 3s nor lb, or 61bs for 16s 6d; New Currants, 7d pßr lb; Eleme Raisins, off stalk, I8d; Sultanas, dressed, 8d; Mixed Peel, Is 6d; New Figs, large boxes, 2*; Barcelona Nuts, 9d; Wine Blrcuits, by the tin, 9d; New Potted Meats, New Curry, New Jellies, Jordan Almonds, &c; Ship Storo Treacle, 4d; Ship Store Dried Apples, 6|d; Cornflour, 6d; Salad Oil (job), 6d; Rice. 2Jd; 5,000 Cigars (something fine), 3 for la; Honey, 6d; Virginia Tobacco, 4a 9d (less to the trade); 450 boxea Choice . Teas, 20s, 23a, 255, and 27b per box: 141bs hag MoUill's Beat Oatmeal, 2a 3d; ComDany'a No. 1 Sugar, 20a per bag; Limejuice, 10d.-FBEDK. Whitehead, Victoria-atreet, Auckland. TERMS-CASH. CHRISTMAS and New Year Cards for / the Million: tlie Largest and Choicest Selection in Auckland. From Id each.—F. Tomlinson, Draper, Parnell. THE Secretary will be obliged to those Ladies who have undertaken to work for the Christmas Tree to bo held for the Young Women's Institute, will kindly Bend in theii contributions aa soon as possible.—Young Women's Institute, Queen-street, December 20, 1880. CIHEAP MILLINERY: ) CHEAP MILLINERY 1 MRS MACKRILL, Mixt.ineby, Dress, and Mantle Maker, Next to Post-office, Newton. Dressmaking dore on tho premises. Kiltinc done by Machinery. Ladies' and Children) Hats and Bonnets Trimmed in all the Latea Stylea and Fashions. Children's Hata, trimmed from Is; nntrimmed, from 9d. Note the addresa :-Next to Post-office, New ton. IT is Really Wonderful where F. Tomlin son, Draper, Parnell, gets such a Large anc Choico Assortment of Fancy Goods from , Look In his window.



Public Notices. CpWORKING MEN, with Ready' Money, try J. Williams, Tailor, for value ; made to measure and to fit. "XTEW MUSIC!! NEW MUSIC 11 Ex 'Heho.' Just Received, a LARGE and COMPLETE STOCK ot- Nkw Songs, Pianoforte Pieces, Danok Music. ta. At EADY'S New Music Warehouse, Next Canning's. "OOROUGH OF PARNELL. ELECTION OF COUNCILOR. I, George Manners Mltford. Returning Officer for tho Horough ot Parnell, hereby notify that FRIDAY, the 14th day of January, 1881, is tho day for the Election of a Councillor of the Borough of Parnell. in the room ol Councillor Joseph Friar Clarke, elected Mayor. I also pppoint MONDAY, the 3rd January, 1831, until 12 noon, as the day. and the Borough Council Office, Manukau Hoad, as the place, for the Nomination of Candidates, Dated this 24th December, 1880. (Signed) GKORGK M. MITFORD, Returning Officer. "OOROUGH OF ONEHUNGA. ELECTION OF COUNCILLOR. The following are tho Names of tha Candi dates Nominated this day, for tho extraordinary vacancy In the Borough Council of Onehunga :— GEORGE-CODLIN, AND WILLIAM STEVNSON. As the number of candidates (2) exceeds the number of vacancies to be filled (1) I hereby give notice that a Poll will be taken at the Court house, Onehunga, between the hours of nine o'clock in the forenoon and six o'clock In the afternoon of THUBSDAY, the Oth day of Janu ary, 1881. WILLIAM O'CALLAGHEN, Onehunga, Returning Officer. 23rd December, 1880. 4 LMANAC, 188 1. Shareholders and Constituents can obtain a Copy of the New Zealand Insurance Com pany's Almanac, 1831, on application at the Head Offlce or Agencies. AUCKLAND SAVINGS BANK, The Trustees are prepared to LEND Money on Freehold Securities in sums o£ £50 and up wards. Applications for Loans to bo sent in by TUESDAY, tho 4th January, 1881. RICHARD CAMERON, Manager. nno PARENTS AND GUARDIANS. MRS GENERAITsTODDARD begs to call attention to the neoessity for watchful care aa well aB good education, in the cape of daugh ters especially; sh.' can comfortably ac commodate eight boarders in the two cottages sho now has, and aa soon as she prudently can ho will secure a largo and commodious houae. Mrs Stoddard will alao cngasre masters for Singing and for advanced pupils in Musi-, the charges for which must neceasarily he higher than those in her present terms, which are for efficient lady teachera only. Mrs Stodaard hopes to make all committed to hor care feel that she 1b a true friend, as well as teacher and guide; and, whether In recreation or In studies, she will oxerciae a supervision which will prevent evil and form character. Little boya also received. School will n WEDNESDAY, February 2nd, when th children onlyfwill be received whose fees are aid in advance. TERMS: Por Quarter. Boarders 12£ guineas Do., moro than one of same family, each Hi ~ Day Pupils, over 12 years .. ..2 „ „,, under 12 years .. .. li „ „ „ more than one of family under 12, eaoh .. .. 11 „ Extras and weakly ror me as per circular. Mrs General Stoddard will also hold Evening Classes for Young Women, married or single, twice a week, hoginning FKIDAY, February 4th, from 7 to 9 o'clook. Subjects: English Composition, Arithmetic, ant entertaining reading. Terms: One guinea per quarter, paid In ad vance. Hope Cottage, Ponsonby Road, Near Ponsonby Hall. PONSONBY.— At the request of some musical friends, and encouraged by the success attained by two similar classes, Mr Gordon Gooch haa the honour to announce the formation ot an Kvening Elementary Singing Class in the CX. School-room, Ponsonby, com mencing Friday evening, January 7th, from 8 till 9 o'clock. Terms: One guinea for 13 weekly practices, payable in advance. Names of ladiea and gentlemen may be enrolled at the Auckland Music Warehouse, corner of Vulcan Lane and Queon-street. CIENCING! FENCING! FENCING! I can do all kinds of Fencing at lower prices han anybody. Here's the proof: Best Hobarton Paline Fence, 58s; Heart Kauri Posts and Ralla, and Kauri Palinga, 455; Puriri Posts and 3 Hobarton Rails. 445; do Kauri, 345; Wire Fence (5 wires), 20s: Top Rail, 255; Puriri Posts, Hobarton Top Rail and 5 wires, 335. Other kinds equally cheap. The materials and work of best description. Large Btocs of Poßts and Bails for tale, at low prices. Posts bored and morticed, and rails dressed on ground. SAM. WHITE, Fencer, Custom-house-street. OCCIDENTAL HOTEL. Calcutta Sweep on the Auckland Cnp will be drawn to-night at 8,39 o'olook, jr»*J (\ to £1,000 LENT on Building Boclety *IU principles, or or other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loanß negotiated, See List of Properties for Sale on 4th page.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane.— Seven per cent, allowed on money deposited for nvestmep* i^LASS WORKS, Freeman's Bay. \JC Highest price given for broken glass.—M, Cook, Proprietor. BUTTON BROS. Cork Factory, Upper Queen-street, will be closed till Tuesday morning next at 8 o'clock. Boara ana Kesidence. ED-ROOM AND SITTING-ROOM— Piano—Board if required—available for I a Gentlemen in private house, Parnell.—inquire at Mr Hardwick's Grocery Store, opposite St. Paul's Church. VACANCY for a lew lcspeetable Boarders; a comfortable home; £1 a week, washing included.—Mrs Hastings, Wood bino Cottage, Grey.street. GOVERN OR BROWxfE HOTEL HOBSON-STREET Board and Lodging. ~_2os per week (*__a room) _25a YOUNG WOMEN'S INSTITUTE AND BOARDING-HOUSE, IQUEEN-STREET. Open daily from 10 a.m. till 9.30 p.m. Dinner and Luncheon from 12 to 2 p.m. 5 Tea from 4 to 7 p.m. Boarding-house for Yonng Ladies who are occupied during the day. Terms on application to the Secretary. ' Working Parties and other Social Gatherings are held during the week. Governess Agency aud Lending Library in connection with the Institute POAED AND RESIDENCE. Good Board and Kesidencf, In Pleasant and Healthy locality, AT 20S PER WEEK. „*FBoarders have Homo Comforts. _6 Single Beds. JOHN RROOKE, edgar house, wyndyard-street, Auckland. Stove ana Oven Maker. mHE BEST CHRISTMAS PRESENT you can make is one of ETERBERT TT qMITH'S IMPROVED NEW ZEALAND ECLIPSE WROUGHT-IRON COTTAGE RANGES. FIVE PER CENT DISCOUNT ALLOWED OFF ALL PURCHA3ES THIS WEEK. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS ! » /l-L'rl. SMITH'S s ,; § ® j=___|XZ] a> % ; g ■^AUCKLAND/-' - w ' WHAT THE PERSONS WHO HAVE THEM IN USE SAY ! 1 Testimonial.—Mr H. Smith: Dear sir,—ln reply to your inquiries regarding tho New Zea and Eclipse Cottage Range I have had from you, I have pleasure informing you that is has givon entire satisfaction, lt requires very little coal, and is indeed in every way equal to the recommendations as you gave me of it. Truly yours, F. A, Twimanb.—Grafton Road, Novem . ber 1,1879- ' _ ' MrH. H. Smith.—The wronßht-iron Range I t purchased from you in Jane last has proved a very satisfactory article. I am informed it ' economises fuel and bakes thoroughly. I havo no hesitation in recommending theso (Ranges.— P. Bisa.—Grafton Road, Bth October 1878. Stoves sold on tho Deferred Payment - System., i AUCKLAND IRON WORKS, [ DURHAM.STREET.



Ecclesiastical. OUKG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. A BREAKFAST MEETING WIU be hold at the Rooms on CHRISTMAS MORNING Meeting at 7. Breakfast at 7.30. Subject for Conversational Meeting—2nd Corinthians, 9th chapter. 15th vcrae, tho Rev. R. Taylor will preßide. . _ Tickets, Is each, for which early application is requested, may he had at tho Rooms and of Members of Committee. . „ THOS. BUDDLE, Hon. Seo. HEATBE ROYAL: SUNDAY EVEN". ING SERVICES, under the conduct of tho Young Men's Christian Association. On Sunday Kvening, from Bto 9. All are invited. Seats Free. , /lON GREGATIONAL CHURCH, Beres \J ford-stroet.—The usual Services will be conducted on Sunday, 26th icat., by the Paator, tho Rev. J. Robertson,M.A., in the Morning.at ll.and in the Evening.at 6.30.A special collection will bo taken at both services in aid of the Now Gallery Fund. RIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, Alexandra-atreet.—The Rev. J. Lone will preach on Sunday, in tho Morning at 11, and in the Evening at 6.30. ' RIMTtIVE METHODIST SUNDAY SERVICES, Kxcelsior Hall. Upper Pitt street.—The Rev. John Loog will preach in tho Afternoon at 3, and auxiliary in the Evening at 6 30. ELLERSLIE WESLEV ANSERVICES. —Divine Service will be conducted in the Public Hall, on SuDday Evening, at G.isO o'clock, by Mr Wills. IVTEWMARKET WESLEYAN JLI SKRVICES.-Newmarket Hall.—Divine Service on Sunday Kvening next, at 6.30 o clock, by Mr Stephenson. NORTE SHORE WESLEYAN CHURCH.-Divino Service will be con ducted in the abovo Church on Sunday morning at 11, by Rev. H. Dowabury; Evening at 6.30, by ttov. G. Bond. RIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, Alexandra-street.-The Rev. J. Long will preach on Christmas Day, in the Morning, at ll o'clock. ST. SEPULCHRE'S Christmas Services. -This Evening (Christmas Kve) at 7 p.m. (not 8 p.m.); i Holy Communion, To-morrow, 7.30 a.m. A ddreas by Incumbent, at 11 a.m.; sermon by tho Right Rev, the Bißhop. PITT-STREET WESLEYAN CHURCH.— Sunday Services, December 2Gth, Morning, at 11, Rev. D. W. Runciman, M.A.: Evening, at G 30 (Funeral Sermon of late Mrs M. Somervile), by Rev. T. Buddie. ITT-STRBET WESLEYAN CHURCH.-Chrlstmaß Day Service at 7 a.m. Preacher: Key. H. R. Dewsbury. TEMPERANCE HALL. — Geo. A. Brown will Lecture on Sunday night, at 6.30. Subject: •'Spiritualism—its Morals and Politics." Morning service at 11 o'clock. TTNITED METHuDIST FREE _) CHURCH, Pitt and Vincent Btreots.— Sunday Services, Decomber 26, to be conducted in the morning, at 11 o'clock. Rev. R, Taylor, Kvening, at 6.30, Mr Conplaad. CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTERDAY SAINTS. In the future the Latterday Saints will meet in the Masonic Hall, Newton, which will give much better ac commodation than where we havo worshipped. On Sunday next, in the above Hall, there will be a teßtlmony Bervioe at 10.S0: School at 2.30. In tho Evening the service will commence at 6.30. Klder George BaU will preach. Subjeot: The Beauty and Necessity of Present Revelation from God." AU are invited. No Collection. . WELLESLEV-STREET BAPTIST CHURCH.-Rev. A. Webb will preach on Sunday next. Subjects: Morning, Gods Walk in Our Midst;" Kvening, " Getting Out of One's Reckoning." , OT, PAUL'S CEUBCH, CHRIBTMASSERVICES. December 25-8 a.m., Holy Communion; 11 a.m„ Festival Service, with Sermon and Com munion ; 8 p.m., Choral Kvensong, with Anthem and Carols. . _ , ~ December 26-8 a.m.. Holy Communion,; 11 a.m„ Morning Servico with Holy Communion; 330 p.m. Baptisms; 630 p.m, Evening Service. ELLESLBY -STREET BAPTDsT CHURCH. CHRISTMAS MORNING. Flower Seevice at Eleven o'Clock. The Bey. Allan Webb will preaoh on " Tho Child Born-The Mighty God." 'Collection for the Home for poor members. T~"E~S U S ONLY. MRS HAMPSON Will deliver Gospel A ddressesin the St. James's Hall, on CHRISTMAS NIGHT, at 7.30. Also, In the CHORAL HALL, on SUNDAY, the 26th, at 8 p.m.; and on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday following, at 7.30. RCH HILL FREE METHODIST SUNDAY-SCHOOL. Second Anniversary Services will be held on Sunday Next, December 26th, in the Newton- Weßt School. Afternoon, at 3 o'clock. Mr G# Hemu3: Evening, at 6.30, Rev. R. Taylor. Collections in aid of School Fund. Tenders.' pOLONIAL industries; New Zealand. Portland cement. Public Works Offlce, Wellington, 10th November, 1880. Written Tenders will be received at —IB office up to noon on 31at March, 1881, from per sona who are willinr to contract for tho Supply and Delivery of ONE HUNDRED TONS of PO R.TL AND CEMK NT, the Cement to be manu factured in the Colony of New Zealand, and to be delivered at any of the under-mentioned places, viz., Auckland, Wellington. Christ church, Lyttelton, Dunedin, Port Chalmers, or Invercargill. Tenders to be addressed to the Minister for Public Works, and to be marked outside. " Tender for Supply of 100 tons of Port lacd Cement." Specifications and conditions may be seen at tho Publio VV orks Offices, Auck land, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, and Invercargill. Tho lowest or any tender willnot necessarily be accepted. _,„,„„ R. OLIVKxC, Minister for Publio Works. . VTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS,' NATIVE COAL AND COKB. Railway Department. Wellington, 13th December, 1880. Separata Written Tenders will be received until noon of S VtURDAY, the 15th January, 1881, for tho Supply and Delivery ot Coal and Coke. They must ba addreaaed to the General Manager of New Zealand Railways. Wellington, and marked outside " Tender for Coal." Specifications can be teen and Forms ol Tender obtained at tbe office of the Railway Managers at Auckland, Whargarei. Napier, Wellington, Wpnganul, New Plymouth, Nelson, Pioton Greymouth, Westport, Christchurch, and Dunedin. Telegraphic Tenders will be received if pre; Bented at any Telegraph Office by noon of the same date, provided that Written Tenders in due form are lodged at a Railway Manager's Office hy the same hour. The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted. General Manager N.Z. Railways. qiinaiTr -<&£,j55_3522jr ATEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS,! No. 20-STATION BUILDINGS CONTRACT. Public Works Office; Auckland, December 16,1830. Tenders will be received at this offioe until noon of FRIDAY, 3lst December, 1880, for the Erection of a Passenger fetation. Goods Shed, Station-master's Houso, and other Works, at Henderson, Swanson, Waitakerei, Murewai, and Kumeu, Stations on the Kaipara-Waikato Railway. Plans, specifications, and conditions can be seen at this office, and at the Warden's Office, Thames. Tenders muat be addreaaed to the Hon, the Miniater for Public Works, Auok land, and marked outaide. "Tender for No. 20. Station Buildings Contract," The lowest or any tender w ill not necessarily be accepted. By command. y JAMES STEWAUT, District Engineer. ENDERS FOR RAD_WAY, WHAN GAPOUA. NO. 1 CONTRACT—TERMINUS TO ffAIKA EINGAEINGA BUSH. Tendoro will be received hy the New Zealand" Timber Co. (Limited), at their offices, Custom, house-street West, Auckland, up to noon of SATURDAY, Ist January, 1881. for the Couk pletion of the above Una, __;„_ Separate Tenders will also be received at tho earno time and place for NO. 2 CONTRACT—JUNCTION TO OPITONUt BOOMS. Copies of specifications can he seen at the Mills, Wha*igapoua, Mr Silk's Store, Coroman del. and at the Company's Offices, Auckland. The Manacor of the Mills, Whangapoua. WIU show intending tenderers over the ground, ana afford any further information required. Not bound to accept the lowest or any tender. C. A. HARPTS.Jr-N., Managing Director. Auckland, December 21, 1880. TENDERS for the Erection of a School and Teacher's Dwelling at Dargaville will be received by the Education Board, Wyndham street, Auckland, until noon of TUESDAY, the Ith January, 1881. „ __ Plans and specification at tbe Office of the Board, and on application to the Chairman of the District Bchool Committee, Dargaville. m O TEN D E X E R S. The Time for receiving Tenders for the Erec tion of a Teacher's Dwelling at Dargaville is Extended until noon of TUESDAY, the ith January, 1881. " / TENDERS required fo^aßemoval b£ Harrison's School, and the Kreotion of four small Cottages (Labour only), until MON DAY, noon, tho 27thJln8tent- The lowest oc lany tender not necessarily accepted. /' J. JAOKMAN, >•'' - Nclflon-BtreeW / ■■' ;■