other procedure would be foreign to the policy of. the United States. In the event of the Government's repudiation of the arts of its Consul, I think the ruling power will revert to the old Taimau and Faipuli, who will elect their own King. Here the General ended his discourse, and began to pace the room. He had wished to enter more minutely into the matter, but my frequent reminders of cir cumscribed space and interjectory refer ences to increasing bulk o£ notes fiually brought him to a standstill. I remarked that the publication of his rank had excited curiosity concerning his exploits, and I therefore suggested that he should, favour me with a rapid sketch of his career. He coloured slightly at the request, made a deprecatory excuse, and then throwing off his reluctance he dictated the following account of him seif . THE GENERAL'S CAREER.

I joined the 'Jutted States in army 18G1 just before our civil war broke out, and ad vanced through the different grades of tank to that of Major General. I took part in the first battle of Bull's Run, and in every subsequent battle which the array of the Potomac fought. I was the officer appoin ted to receive the infantry arms of Lee's army at the Appomattox Court House upon the occasion of the surrender. In the year following that event the war closed, and I was appointed Minister to Sweden and Norway, which position I held for three years. I came to Samoa in July 1878, on ilie invitation of the Samoan Government for the purpose of instructing them in laws, military affairs, and the usages of civilised nations. From the moment of my arrival there I was treated with open hostility by the Ger mans, whose policy it was to have no Go vernment at Samoa. I return now to the United States with no immediate intention of coming back. COLONEL STEINBERGER. I have not been connected in any way with Colonel Steiubercrer. 1 knew him just as other old army officers knew him and he gave me much information on Samoan affairs. He received me in a friendly way, but had nothing to do with my polisv. MR LORD, who accompanies me to the United States, is a retired gentleman of wealth and posi tion, who resides at San Francisco. Some of his friends interested themselves in an American Land Company at Samoa, which failed, and as they had put in money the concern, he went over there about five months ago to attend to their interests and to report. He undertook the journey as a pleasure trip, and being there of course acted for his triends.

I thanked the General for the interview which he had graciously accorded me, and nfter bidding him adieu, took my leave.

Fall of a Scaffolding.

SEVERAL PERSONS INJURED,

[BY TELKGRAH.I INVERCARGILL, this day. Yesterday a portion of the scaffolding at the new Supremo Court building gave way, precipitating live workmen to the ground, a distance of 30 feet. Two, Mr A. Delargie, and J. S. Farredel are not much hurt, they are able to walk. The others were conveyed to the hospital, when found. George Smith (unmarried), had sustained an injury to the spine which caused paralysis of the lower extremities and dislocation of the hip joint. John McNamara (married) with 1 child, received a severe cut, and bruises on the head and left leg. James Dew (married) with 2 chil dren, received injuries in the abdomen. It is feared that Smith's injuries are fatal. The accident was caused through a piece of brittle wood breaking off short. The fact that the scaffolding was weak, was pointed out by the Inspector of Works only that morning.

HOW TO SUCCEED.-A WORD TO WORKING MEN.

(To the Editor.) Silt, -The sudden rise in tho price of kauri gum has directed prominent attention to that industry, and has drawn off our surplus labouring population into the country. If these men are wise they will continue to reside in the country. I know of no other place in the world where a poor man may become a prosperous settler with greater certainty than in New Zealand, and more particularly north of Auckland. It has been often said that many a settler now prosperous aud well-to-do, began with only a few pounds. How did they succeed? They built a nikau whare, dug gum oc casionally, to keep the pot boiliug, cleared a little ground, bought a cow or two, laboured patiently, aud waited for better times; and I believe prosperity has in variably attended the efforts of this class. Now, sir, the same course is open to the gum diggers at present, and under very favourable auspices. Let them either take up land uader the Home stead Act or buy privately, and they may safely calculate on an in dependent livelihood. I have mentioned only one source of income, but there are many others, as every settler knows. In conclusion I would state that farming as a rule without capital at start is a failure. On the broad American Prairie a poor settler iinds himself without wood, without the materials to build a house, or to fence, •without shelter or food for his cattle in V inter, and absolutely without the means of earniug ready mouey. 1 say it without fear of contradiction that the country north of Auckland offers greater facilities to poor men for settlement than any other part of the world. Diggers ! Save your money, buy cows, and become your own masters. — Yours, &c, Kambler.

"CAPTAIN BARRY" IN ENGLAND.

" 'Tis not in mortals to command success," is a motto that does not always represent the exact truth. Captain Jack Barry is certainly an instance in point that a mortal may indeed command something very like success, if he only possesses enough of what is vulgarly called "cheek." The Captain has been seen at Home by an old colonial acquaintance and it seems he flourishes like the green bay tree. When he landed in England bis monetary belong ings were three half-crowns. Poverty is discouraging, but not to such a man as Barry. There was Sir Julius, and there was Larnach to be interviewed ; and how it came about who can tell, but pretty soon the Captain was in clover. He took "mine ease iv mine inn" in the city of " Londing," at the rate of three guineas a-week; was talked of by such a paper as the " Daily News," as if he were a colonist of fortune returned to his native land, full of benevolence towards its Buffering thousands, and eager to ex pend Colonial gold in meritorious schemes for shipping thorn off to newer and freer lands ; and quickly his fame became noised abroad throughout all the country, and he went about doiug good. He confided to the friend that saw him that " he had been down in the shires for three weeks huntin' with a long-lost nevvy, and a ble3sed good mount to." At Leicester and Lincoln, and such places, the gallant Captain had de livered his lecture on colonial experiences; "And," said Jack, "I got a pitchin' to 'em, and you should 'a seen them yokels a: C >mm' at me. Why they come at me just like this here." and the Captain's jaws went far apart in imitation of the open mouthed way in which " very like whale" stories have been listened to ever since the days of Jonah. Then the "gallant Captain" Lad his interview with the Claimant, and described iv his own languuge, it must have .been an affecting one, and have wonderfully •impressed Lord Rivera and Mr Onslow, in •whose presencs it took place. After con solatory remarks about the position in which he found him, Captain Barry opened •lire on the Claimant with the question. "I suppose you don'i remember me?" The Claimant looked hard, but remembered ,not the well-kuown visage. "Do you remember a man as brought a big mob of cattle into Castlemaine in 184—?" was the next query. The Claimant looked harder than ever at the tough, old veteran. Even tually, remembrance slowly dawned on the Tichborne. "Why you must he Berry- Barry; let me see, Barry—Berry; yes, Barry ?" But the Captain had another string to his bow. "Do you remember anyone as I ihad with mea-helpin' me with them cattle?" After some staring, and so forth, more re membrance came, and thus the Claimant— "Why,yes; you had a little Indian boy with you !" (One of Barry's exploits, re member, was the bringing of a Red Indian boy from California to Australia.) '' Then, Tom Castro, how are you? Gentlemen, this man Arthur Orton ? This is Tom de Castro, that 1 knew in Castlemaine," &C, &c. And in the House ef Commons the Government are asked, " What steps they intend to take consequent on the recogni tion of Sir Roger Ticnborne by Captain William Jackson Barry?" The Captain boasts that he will gather tho biggest blessed meeting as ever was held at Hyde Park, and have Sir Roger out to be restored to his rights. Well done, the "gallant Captain that you are." Go on and prosper. Fame awaits you.—Otago "Witness."

Appkopkiai c.— The signal failure of the Russian expedition against the Tekke" Tur comans has stiggested a new motto for the Czar. Slightly varying the utterance of the other Ccesar, he might well say, "Vine, vidi, vice versa!"—" Judy."

The Proud Lady of the Castle.

Last of the mighty nice of Windeck, fanW for bravo men and lovely women, was Adelheid. heirets of the castle and broad lands that had been owned by her ancestors, and so far as beauty went she was worthy of her lineage, but oCr proud and haughty temper. So p.roud was she that among all tho noblea of Bnsgan ehe could find none whom she thought worthy to call her lord, and yenr after year passed on, finding her still uawedde-1. and every year some ur.fortun.ito lover or other turned from i the castle gates with looks of scorn and words ° Among those whom she should, after her fashion, fi.st attach to her by every art and afterwards repel'ecl with bitter dnrision, was a young man of in bio family, but slender fortune, who had long been in her service as page or squire a9 tho fashion of those days demanded. i After years of patient waiting and hope, the youth ventured to declare himself, and was re ceived by the lady with a storm of sarcasms that literally overwhelmed him. Stung to the heart by her hard speeches, and by the sense of his own folly and presumption, which suddenly poured in upon him like a flood, heUrt his mis tress' presence only ta write a word of farewell to Irs mother, whose son he was, and whom ha tenderly loved, then threw himself into the A few days afterwards a woman, maddened with rage and sorrow, a widow, whose only son had died a suicide's death, sought the lady Adelheik in her castle on the hill, accm-ed her of being the murderess of her boy, and heaped upon her head the bitterest cursea thit her out raged mother's heart could deviso cr her woman's tongue utter. " Unloved you shall livs,"she cried, and un regrettcd die. Kven in the grave you shall find no peace ; even there my revenge shall follow you and eend you forth to wander, a restloss, miserable gho?f—restle3S forever!" " Ah !" cried Lady Adolheid, with white face and stared eyes all hor haughtiness down, "do not niter su h terrible words! Have you no mercy?" The wretched mother smiled grimly. ' Yes," I have mercy," eaid she. " Thus shall your Spirit wander through these very hall 3 until you find a lover a<* true, as honest, «s pure hearted as my poor lost son, wiling to woo rthe phantom for his bride. Then only you shall rest in p^ace." Under this curso, says the legend, the I ady of Windeck lived and died. She was tho last of her race, and not many years aftur her death the castle uninhabited and deserted, fell in:o ruins. Its new owners had, indeed, made many attempts to inhabit it, but had been nbsolutely driven out of the placebytheunearthly sounds which disturbed the stillnoss of night, and which scarcely allowed a living soul in the building so much as to close from midgnight to cock-crow. Doors would open and shiu. mysteriously, foot steos resound through the silent corridor*, lights, Hummed by no visible hand, suddenly burn in the windows while over evory mirror In tho house the shadowy form of a woman, clothed in white, with long black hair hanging below her shoulders, would be seen—would pass-disap pearing in one place only to appear the next moment in anuthor. It happened, however, that one day a young hunter of noblo family, a stranger guest in one of theneighbouring castles, was led in the excitement of tho chase, up to the very door of the deserted mansion. Tho deer which ho was pursuing rushed b f him into tho very ruins, as though it were taking sanctuary. The young man, by name Kurt yon Stein, had heard snme curious legends as connected with a ruined castle on the height, and possibly, half from curiosity and half because he was hot and tired with a day of unusually poor snort, he dis mounted and led his horse, tired like himeelf, through the brambles and bushes that had over grown the ruined gateway, into the grass-grown court-yard. "A curiou-i place, to be sure, said the young man, seating himself for a moment's rest on a fallen mass of brick-work overlaid with soft moss and letting his horso meantime graze at his will from the rau k grow of the court yard. " A very curious placo. Looks as if no one had been here for a hundred years. I wonder whether this can be the haunted castle my uncle was speakinsr about only the other ni^htf If so," ho added, "I wish to goodness the spirit-laiy would have tho hospitality to welcome me to lur domains, and offer me a drink of something this hot day." Ani as he took oft'his hunting-dp to air his heated brow, hia thoughts reverted lovingly to a certain glass tankard in his uncle's house, when filled with yellow Strasbourg beer, was about as pleasant a si«ht to Kurt yon Steia as tho wor.d could offer. Attera while the idea occurred to tho yonng man that as chance had brought him to the castle, he might as woll pay his respects to tho owner of it, whether she were a phantom cr not.

A turret stair, broken and worn, was closo at hand to the spot which ho had chosen for a rosting place. Twilight was beginning to fill as he i cached the castlo; cow, suddenly, dark ness seamed to have como, aud as lie mounted the winding turret Btairs ho noticed that lights were already showing through many of tho winttown of what appeared to be ales» ruinous part of tho building than that by which he had entered. "ThatißaUright." said Kurt to himself, "I was wiso to try my fortuno here. A supper, or oven a bed, would not como amiss to mo, for I soarcely know how I shall iln<i my way back to my uncle's houso to-night. Hut, at any nto, I shall get some directions, and. perhaps, if tho pooiile arenot over hospitable, a gtiido home." Bo saying, he mado his way up tho staircase, and knockod at a door whici was at tho top of it. Tho door opened noiselessly, as though by an unseen hand, and admitted him into a long corridor, lighted and a-iprned wltn white mar ble statutes. Krom this ha passed into a suit of rooms hung with tane9trjr and strewn with freshly-laid rushes, with a few cirved settees and chesfs for farniture. Still he mot nn ono.

Next he came into a Rreat hall, on the walls of which hung a nurnberof antique p rtraits, wliila in the centre or the apartment waß a table spread as if for supper. "This is very curiouV said Kurt to himsolf. " Whera can the family ba gono to? Howevor, one comfort'!?", they've got something to eat. I think l'il wait here and give them a chance of inviting mo." So saying, he sat quietly down at one end of the. table, whioh was laid for two pcraons. Scarcely had he done bo when the doo" of the room opeued noiselessly, and a lady, young and beautiful, but with a somewhat sad and pale face, entered.

Kurt rose, and at onf'o bearan to make apolo gies for h'S unwarrantable intrusion. Tho lady waved a white hand toward him and bade him be seated.

"Pay no more," she said in a sweet, Bad voice, " I expected you." Them was evidently eoinc mistako hero, thought Kurt, but as the mistako seemed to mem a good supper, he was not unwilling to fall into it. He at once took a so it at the table, and tho lady took hors oppo-ito him. Shn was certainly very beautiful, ho thought as he looked again at her over tho br imming wine-cup. The wine, too, was excellent; so was tbo whol« repast—at whinh the lady waited upon him with hor own fiur hands—the only peculiarity about it being that noituer bread nor salt was to bo found on the table, but ILurt yon Stein was too much of a gentleman to notice the omi»sion, though ho certainly enjoyed his supper the less by reason of 'hei' absence.

•At length the young man ventured tj ask one or two questions o( biß kindly hostes". *' May I ennnire," he sail, " are you, fair lady, tho daughter of this house V

" Ye 3," was the answer, given as it seemed, sadly and low.

" And your parents?' " They are there," said the lady, pointing to the pictures on the walla. "Do you mean to say that you livo in this house alone?' asked Yon Stein. " Alone." returned tho lady, " I am tho laßt of my race." Who Bhall say how it camo about? The lady was beautiful, the man was young. In such case love ia sometimes found to be a nlantthat does not take long in growing. Moreover, Yon Stein, though noble, was poor, and the lady the last of her race, the heiress of an ancient lineage Possibly the notion of the inheritance tho lone'y girl might bring with her, had some part in the sudden p ssion which fll'ed the yourg man's heart. Who can tell ?

It wag not long befT.i ha found himself kneel ing at her feet and oJr>rine the beautiful maiden all that ho had to offer—his devotion and hla life.

The lady listened silently and with bowed head to his arrtent pleadine. Then she said, looking up. but away from him, and sneaking absently, " I have heard those worda before." .

"But never from lipß so true, so honest, so disinterested," said the young man, warmly, forgetting in his fnscination for the beautiful lady how ho had certainly taken her inheritance into account in the first place. The lady sighed and was silent. Then she spoke: "If I yield to your wishes wo mu3t be mariied at once."

" At once !" cried Yon Stein, perhaps, a little startled. Yet what lover ever found tho time between bethrothal and marriage too short ? "I am ready," he Baid gallantly," and im patient." The lady smiled, move 1 softly away to an old worm-eaten chest which was Bet against the wall, took from it two rings aDd a white veil and crown of myrtle, which sha laid npon her dark flowing hair. Her dress was white.

" Come," Bhe said to her lover, and lod the way.

A little bewildered, after the fashion of bride grooms in general, and Bcarcely knowing whether to be happy or alarmed, the yonng man followed hU bride through, as it seemed to him, miles o! dimly-lighted, vaulted passage?, where thedamp was trickling down the walls and whore unthouzht-nf steps, up and down, were ready at every moment to trip up the un wary passer. The lady however Beemed to be well acquainted with every turn and twist of the place, and, giving her hand to her lover, Bhe led him on Btep by step, until at length they lreached a vaulted chamber, -whioh they had no sooner entered than a great iron door shut heavily behind them, with a sound that echoed through every arch of the dimly-lighted build ing.

It was the chapel. " Your hand is cold, my love," said the young man, tenderly, to his bride. "No matter ; yours has warmth and life enough for both," returned the lady. Yet the life Beemed actually to ebb from the young man's lieart as he observed the stono fig ure of a bishop, which was sculptured on a pravestone in the centre of the chapel, gradu ally rise from its recumbent position and walk up the steps of the altar.

The eyes of the Bishop flamed like glow worms, tho candles upon the altar lighted of themselves, and tho tones of the organ rolled solemnly throngh that vaulted building. v'Kurtvon Stein, wilt thou take the Lidy of Windeck for thy lawful wife?" said the Bishop, in a low, sepulchral tone, which sounded as though not he. but some muffled voice a dozen yards away, was speaking. At this moment the wnole horror of tho scene seemed to break upon the young man. Around him, slowly rising from their graves, he saw the shrouded forms and fleshles3 faces of the dead, who came as witnesses to the ghostly marriage. Even the face of his bride, as his fascinated eyes fixed upon it, woie the livid hue of death. He turned in an agony to fly from the horrible scene, tried to snatch his hand from the cold, hard grip of the phantom lady, fell, as he be lieved, torselesp upon the chapel floor—and awoke to find himself, at dawn of d*y, lying at his full length on the moss-grown stone where he had sat to rest the night beforo, at the castle door, and his horse intent upon an ear'y meal oa tho ra'k herbage of the grass-grown court When he told his tale in the village and at the neighboring castles, no one in the least douited that he had almost, if not quite, laid the unquiet spirit ol the Lady of Windeck.

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Weights for Wanganui Races.

[UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.] AVANGANUI, this day. WAHOANUI STAKES—TWO MILES. St.lb. Hi-. Ih. Mara .. .. 912 Templeton .. 910 Foul Play .. 9 8 Ariel .. .. 9 8 Marilan-i .. 9 5 Natator.. .. 8 12 Pinfire .. 812 Chancellor .. SlO Lara .. .. 710 liesnuti.ii .. XI Sinking Fuud 710 Numa .. .. 11 Laertes .. .. 7 5 Liria .. .. / J Lo c Haad .. 7 2 Libel er.. .. 7 2 Omega .. .. 7 2 Otavva .. .. 7 0 Isaac Walton .. Gl2 Soukar .. .. 612 Loch Lomond.. 612 Foam .. .. 610 Balmoral .. 6 9 Vampire .. 6 9 X ing Quail .. G 9 Romeo .. .. 6 9 Flora McDonald G 8 Aurora.. .. 6 8 Curiosity .. 6 7 W aid of Honor 6 7 Petruchio .. 6 0 Wilberforce .. 510 FLYING HANDICAP. St. Ib. St. 11). Mata .. .. 910 Chancellor .. 9 7 Templeton .. 9 2 Natator.. .. 9 0 Maritana .. 812 Lara .. .. 810 York .. .. 810 Numea .. .. 8 6 Sinking Fund.. S 4 Laertes.. .. 812 Luna 8 0 Hailstorm .. 712 Vampire .. 710 Omega _ ... 710 Loch Lomond.. 7 7 Isaac Walton.. 7 7 Otawa .. .. 7 6 Billingsgate .. 7 o Ratcatcher .. 7 3 Foam .. .. 7 6 Harlequin .. 7 0 Soukar.. .. 70 Banshee .. GlO Balmoral .. 610 Lapland.. .. 610 Talent .. .. blO Confident .. 610 Flora McDonald 6 9 Astronomer .. 6 8 Tamuri .. .. b b Marie Stuart .. 6 5 WA.NGANUI CUP. St.lb. SUb. Mata .. .. 10 0 Hippo .... 7 0 Templeton .. 912 Libeller .. .. bl2 Koul Play .. 9 7 Foam .. .. 612 Ariel .. ..9 7 Otawa .. .. bl2 Maritana .. 9 4 Loch Lomond.. 61J Natator .. ..9 0 King Quail .. 6 1(1 Pinfire .. .. 810 Kangohako .. 610 Chancellor .. 8 7 Konieo .. .. 610 Lara .. ..8 5 Mufti .. .. C 8 Titania .. .. 8 2 Bulmoral .. 6 8 Resolution .. 8 0 Little Wonder.. 6 8 Hornby .. .. 712 Magnolia .. 6 8 Hetrayer.. .. 710 Talent .. .. G i Numa . ..7 9 Confident .. 6 7 Hailstorm .. 7 8 Flora McDonald G G Sinking Fund .. 7 8 Commission .. Go Lone Hand .. 7 6 Lapland,. .. b 5 Laertes .. .. 7 6 Petiuchio .. 6 4 Omesrtt ..7 3 Curiosity.. .. b 0 Luna '" " 7 3 Catchctte .. 510 Souka ..7 2 Maid of Honor.. 5 9 Vampire .. 7 1 Midyruion .. 5 8 Otucai .. .. 7 1 Comus .. .. 5 8 Wilborforco .. S 8 Accoptances duo 3rd February.

Waotu Native Meeting.

(FROM OLR SPECIAL CORRESPON DENT.) CAMBRIDGE, Friday. A telegram was brought to Major Mair yesterday, and considerable interest was shown by the natives, who thought it was the expected reply from the Native Minister, but it turned out to be a purely private message. Accordingly the leading men'of the assembled Hapus despatched a telegram direct to Mr Bryce, Wellington. They will not state its contents, but it is understood to contain a request that the Land Court be adjourned uutil March, to give time to settle matters, also, complain ing of the injustice of holding meetings at Waotn, aud no one present from the Government with power to act. Friday was spent conversing about minor matters. The principal business is at a standstill, awaiting a reply from the Govern menfc. It is contended that the Govern ment never had a better chance of concilia ting and working with the Iltuhaus. The natives deprecate holding a Land Court while their meeting is sitting, and all are waiting anxiously the reply from tho Go vernment.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 1880.



For Shame.—What is the dift'ercuce^ be tween a valse aud a young widow ?—Why, one is :i giddy whirl and the other is a widdy girl.—"Judy."



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ANTED to Let, Bedrooms (furnished). —Apply at this Office. WANTED to Purchase, a Three or Four Roomed Cottage—Address, V.X., 3TAR_Office. \Xi ANTED to Sell Out a Grocery Busi- Vt ness.—Apply Star Office. ANTED to SKLL, Preserve Tins, all s-izo3.—M. H. Keeaing, Tinsmith, One mnga. W "ANTED to Sell, really goocfSecond hand Buggies; single or double hooded jr open also, two First-Class Phaetons (new), a Oowthor'a "Viotoria Stables. ANTED KNOWN, Mason's well known Hot-house GRAPES can bo ob taiaed at C. B. Smith, Fruiterer. Queen-street. Price per lb. 2a 6d. Next Thistle Hotel. ANTED KNOWN, that you can purchase at Sandford's IPork and Pro vision Store best Hobart Town Potatoes, 20lbs Is, or 5s the lOOlbs; Kidney Potatoes, lGlbs the Is; Bacon, 6Jd to lOdlb; best Wairoa Cheese, 3d lb; Butter, Kggs, &c, &c., at wholesale prices. Pork Pies and Small Goods manufac tured fresh daily. Poultry Dressed to order.— Victoria-street, corner of Albert-street. ANTED to Sell, a Light Hansome (new), also Vehicles of every desorlp tion.—A. ackie, Royal standard Carriage and Spring Factory, Uurham-street. WANTED, the Boy whose mother lives in Parnell, and who applied a few weeks ago for a Situation ia the Waikato, to oall agai«, as the place is now vacant.—Apply to Star Office.



Wanted. \S7ANTED KNOWN, the Auckland v f Timber Company (Limited) have on han>l larpre Stocks of J'.nilding Materials. Their New and High-clas^ Machinery and improved facilities enable them toprodnce the beat quality at lowest prices. Mill and Manufactory, op posite the Gas Works; Head office. Custom house-street. T\7aNTED KNOWNT'that Atkinson, v » McColl and Co. have opened a Branch Store of the Newmarket Enamel Paint and Varhisli Works in Wellesley-street, opposite Lovett's, Draper, where retail orders will be supplied and wholesale orders taken. Paints cir Varoiah supplied by them are guaranteed to stand this climate.-ATKINSON. McCOLL & CO., Wellesley-Btreet, Auckland. Manufactory: Newmarket, Auckland. ORKING MEN.—Plenty ot Good Tea, Is 6d por lb, at F. Hewin and Brother's; a good Sugar for 4d; Rice, 2Jd; Pigs' Jowls, id per lb ; Cornflour, 6d; Jams, KB (best brand), only 7d per tin; Orange Marmalade, 8d; California Honey, 21b tins, Is 3d; Nuts for Christmas, 9d per lb; Christmas Candles in great variety; Champion Bloater Paste, 6d per tin ; Cod Roes, 9d. Also a Delicious Relish for Breakfast, Is per tin. All at F. Hewin and Hrother's, Queen-street. Vy ANTED KNOWN. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. Money Advanced in Sums of JJ2 to £50 on personal security, re-payable by weekly instal ments, at L. H. NEUMEGEN, Auckland Loan Ofllce. 165 Queen-St.. opposite Savings Bank. \,\7"ANTED, Servants to Know that *¥ Monday and Tuesday afternoons, be tween 2 and 5, ate specially act apart for Ladies, to meet them for Engagements.—Hannaford's Kegietry, Upper Queen-street. VI^ANTED, Mechanics to Know have TI just received another lot of those fine heavy Tweed Trousers, 13s Gd,—Phillip&'s Mart, Queen-street. V\ r ANTED KNOWN, that 1). Goldie, T T Timber Merchant, has Removed to his New Premises, Lower Albert-street, opposite the Dock. Having erected Large Sheds the Timber will be always under cover, so that the public will be supplied with Seasoned Timber at tho lowest prices. Board Timber always in Stock, also Hardwood Timber for Wheel wrights W" ANTED, the Travelling Public to and from Waikato to know that Mr. J. DILLON, of tho Railway Hotel, Mercor, will continue to keep the Table d Hote on, and hopes to see as many new faces as there are old ones stepping across to refresh the inward man. There is plenty of time; tho train stops 20 mins. Tablo ready on arrival of all trains; no delay Quality of liquors has never boon disputed.—J. Dillon, Railway Hotel. Mercer. ANTED KNOWN, that E. Can-and Son bavo to hand Building Timber in Kauri and Whito Pine, Shingles, House blocks, Pailings, Posts, Kails, and Firewood in their yard, Customhouse-street West, opposite end of ifobaon street. N.B.—Tho increasing demand for Whito Pino hss induced them to arrange for a constant supply. WANTED.— Wanted to Sell (Cheap), Jams, Gs 6d per doz; Canterbury Cheese, 6d per lb; Whit* and Gold Cups and Saucers, throe lines, 10s 6d por doz •Common Cups and Saucers, Od, 5s 6d per doz ; Plates, 8-inch, 3s per doz ; Jugs, 33 ; Sots Fancy Jug', 3s 6dand is (id: Toilet Setp, only 12a 6d; Watir Bottles and Cups. Is fld the pair; Jam Dishes, from 8d to 2i Gt ; Glass Butter Dishes, Is and Is Gd; Glass Sugar Bnsine, Is and la Cd ; tilasa Kgg Cupa, Is por doz: Glaaß Halt Collars, -Id and Cd; Vinegar, Mußtard and l'oppor Bottles, fld ench, throe for 2a; Larga Chambers, 2s Cd; Plated Cruets, from Cs Cd to 8s Gd ; a good Kiddle and OaRO, only £2; lot of Fiddles. Cheap; Note Paper, five quirea for lOd, Envelopes, only 2d per packet, 7d per 100; good Pens, eight for Id; fancy Toilet Sots, niro pieces, only Ss Cd. Children's Mug^, 3d, 2i por doz; half-pint Whito and Gold Jugs, only Od, bi por doz ; Clothes Pegs, four dozon for Cd, 18 3d per gross; Salmon, three tin^t for it • Lobstsiß, three tins for 2s: Cocoa and Milk, lib tins, only Is jior tin ; Pluid Matches 7d por doz; ania 1 Tin Uoxos, for tho pocket, only 8d per rioz; Brown Teapots, with metal lida Is Cd ; Whito Toapota, 2i ; Fancy Teapot*, with metal lids, 39 and 3s Cd ; Glass CandloatI.eke. 1b ; Pink China Cups and Haunors, lls par doz; Pudding Basins, from 3d tola 8d; lot of Ficturea, Gd each; Albuina, from 5s to Us; Kites, Cd ; China Dolls' Hea Js from id to it C 1 each ; China Dolls, from id to J3s ; China Dolls, three feet long, only 133 j lot of Viisos, Cheap; Walking fuel's, only 3d j Currants, id per lb; and lot of other articles cheap.—H. WATTJ. Pitt-street. A? «> X O'~ WA NTKD, Working <%&,■&*f\J Partner in a wcll-ootablishcil and lucrative business.—Apply toC. Williamson Estate Agiint, VuK-an Lane. 1} AIL WA V LABOURERS. V Wo can omploy FIFTY additional Good Pick nn'i Shovel Men at Henderson's Mill Tunnel and Ktinaeo. TAYLOR & DANAHKR, Waitakerei Contract. rp O BRICKLAYERS. Wanted, Tenders for Brickwork (Hbour onlj).—Apply at Mr Gloeson'* New Building, corner of Holwon and Customhouse Btro its. AN Accomplished J.tuly, accustomed to Teaching, desires a Situation aB Governess in a gentleman's family. Can teach English, French,Go-mun, Mu'io, Painting nnd Drawing. Highest reference?.—Addrcs?, "X," Box 41, Poat-olllce, Auckland. OUKiST Vilhv. Wanted Kuown, that Mrs M. J. Hick has openod aTou iat Villa, at Wharf-street, Tauranga, whero Gentlemen, Tourists, and Privato families will moot with comfort and civility. MARY J. HICK, Proprietorots. Tauranga, December. 17. 1879 YVf ANTED KNOWN, a first-class Stock of Cloths and Tweeds; good workmanship and modorate prices aro tho distinguishing features of Th 3 Pantheon." J. FOPD, Tailor. UK!. Ouecn-strect. To Let. TO LET/House and Shop, Wellington street, lti'nt moderate.—Apply Wilkins's iiont Factory. High-street. f IH) LET, v bix-roomod House in Lower fi Parnell. Beautifully situated.—H. Rich ards. ' fl^O LKT, bix-roomed House in Upper i Pitt street, opposite Excelsior Hall.—Apply G. Burns, next door. Volunteer Notices, jyo. 3 CO. A. K. VOLUNTEER?. Annual Inspection on TUESDAY EVEN ING next, at tho Trill Shed In Full Dross, by order of the oflicera commanding the di3trict. As arms, &c, must bo produced for inspection, all leave is hereby cancelled, and absentees will not be exempted from lines according to tho Act. A. MORROW, Major N.Z V., commanding Corps. January 17,1880. | A TTKNTION 1-AUCKLAND RX3L SCOTTISH RIFLE COMPANY. " Tho Monthly Inspection of tho Scottish Volunteers will take placo at the Drill-shed, on TUESDAY, 20th inßtant, at 7.30 sharp, when every member is reauested to be in attendance By order, JOHN MOWBRAY, Captain. yiCTORIA RIFLES, A.R.V. Monthly Inspection TUESDAY EVENING next, 20th February, 1880. Every Member is warned to attend. Full dresa, hclments, arms, and accoutrements, viz., for Annual Inspection. Absentees may be fined—Volunteer Regulations 57 and 58. JAS. DERROM, Major. TTOBSON CORPS, A.rTV. JLJ- Monthly Inspection, of the Com pany and Band, on TUESDAY next, 20th instant, at 7.30 p.m. Uniform- Full dress, helmets, arms, and ac coutrements, liy order. JAS. O'BRIEN, Sergt., Sec. Publications. BRETT'S 4 UCKLAND A LMANAC AND PROVINCIAL HANDBOOK FOR 18S0 IS NOW READY, It contains : portraits of his excellency the GOVERNOR.AND AUCKLAND PUBLIC MEN THE MAORIS—Their Condition and Myth ology new zbaland-poputation, rkvknub, Rbligions, Conjugal Condition, &c, &o. AUCKLAND PROVINCIAL DISTRICT-Its Settlkments, Vegetation, Climate, Trade, Schools, Lands, &o. tourists' guide to the hot lakes the waikato and surrounding COUNTRY. IHE PKOrERTY TAX AND MODE OF ASSESS MENT ELECTOR 4L BILLS, NEW CUSTOMS TARIFF and other Acts of the Session of 1879 Land Act of 1879, with Table of all Auck land Waste Lands Open for Selection notes on goldfields, timber, and coal TRADES Postal and Telegraph Guides, Soitz and San Fkancisco Mails, Railway and Coach Time Tables, &C, &C, &C. PRICE: ONE SHILLING. To be obtainod at Star Office, Wyndhani street, and all Stationers.



Tenders. "IVTATIVE DEPARTMENT, NEW ZEA i3| LAND. Public Works Offlo\ Auckland. January 5, 18S0. Tenders will be received at this office until noon of SATURDAY, the 31st January, 1880, for the erection of a Dwelling house at Kihiuihi for the Native Cheif Rewi. Plans, specifications and conditions may be seen at this office, and at Mr Anderson's Hotel, Kihikihi, on and after MOND AY, 12th January instant. Tenders must be addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Native Affairs, and be marked out side, " Tender for Dwelling-house at Kihikibi. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily ao- STKWART> District Engineer. rVRAINAGE OF TE AROHA BLOCK. Thames aad Piako Counties. SEPARATE WRITTBN TENDERS for No. 1. No. 2, No. 3 and No. 4 Contracts will be re ceived at this Office, until noon of WEDNES DAY, 4th February, 1880, for the above Drain age Contracts. Plans and SncciflcitionsTcan bo seen at this Offloe, and at tho Public Works Office, Thames, and at Mr Nissew's, Waikou Hotel, Waikou Township. Tenders must be addressed to tho Hon. tne Minister of Public Work", and marked outside, " Tender for Drainage Contract." IThe lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. y com .™an^ JAMES STEWART, District Engineer. TENDERS will be received at this office until the 13th Fcb.,for Road Works on the Churchill to Awaroa Block Road. Plans, speci fications, and conditions to be seen at Mr Chas, Boll's house, Churchill, and at this ofllce. Tenders to bo addi eased as for Contract No. 15. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. S. PERCY SMITH, Chief Surveyor. Survey Office, Auckland, January 16,18J0. rTTT) ji v i l d c r s . aTondora will bo received until noon of the 31st Instant, for tho erection of a Residence at Alex andra, R. KKALS & toy. Architects, mo builders. Tenders will be recolved until noon of tho 10th instant, for the Erjctlon of Council Chambers at Parnell. R. KKALS & SON, Arrhitects. mo BUILDERS. Tondors will be received until noon of the 20th instant for Additions to a Residence at Mangere. R. KEALS & SON, Architect. mo builders. Tenders will bo received until noon of tho 21st instant, for tho erection of a Villa Roaidonce in Kjbor Pass Road. It. KEALS & £o^, Architect!?. mENDERS required for from 300 to 400 Bushols of GRAINS (weekly) for one year, from Ist February, 1880. Apply at tho ALBERT BREWERY, Auckland. S "STEPHEN'S NATIVE SCHOOL, • PARNELL. Tenders will be »bceived by the undersigned up to noon of FRIDAY, 23rd instant, for tho supply of tho followinK articles, from Ist Feb ruary to the|3lst December, 1880 :— Moat, good quality, (allowance for bone). Grocorl<"B, as per list. Broad (best), at per 21b loaf. IVillk, per quart. Firewood (hard), per ton. WM. S. COCHRANR, Secretary. 25 N. Z. Insurance Buildings, January 17th, 1880. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will bo rooeivod by tho undersigned until noon of WEDNESDAY, tho 28th instant, for the Erection and Completion of a Family Rosidoncoat ICohlmarama. Plans, &0., at my office. P. HERAPATH, Architect. m o b" v i l b~ e~~r s. Tondors will bo reelvod, until Noon of THURSDAY, January 22nd, for the Erection of Additions and Alterations to Villa Residence Devonport. EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect. •^TrTngahape district" Formation of Newton Road and Annual Supply of Scoeia. Tonders for abovo Contracts will be received up to 7 p.m. on WEDNKSDAY. 21st Instant, at tho residence of tho Chairman—Thos. Barns, Hsn. Plans and specifications may bo seen at my ofllce, 7J, Queen-Btroet. JOHN BOYLAN. Engineer to tho Board. ,-fi (3 B" UILD ER S. Tenders will bo roceived by tho undorsigncd until noon of THURSDAY", January 22ad. for the Erection of a Villa Rosidonce at Mount Eden Plane, etc., at my Office, Quoen-street. P. HERAPATH, Architect. ■JVpTw MARKET HIGHWAY _Ll DISTRICT. Wanted, Tonders for Fencing In Resorve, until THURSDAY, tho 22nd instant, at noon. Plans, &c, to bo seen with the undersigned. WILLIAM MORGAN, Chairman. np C) m as c» Sj s. y Tenders are invited up to noon on TUESDAY, tho 20th instant, for Building Scoria Stone Foundation Walls in Fort-street. SPlans and specification can bo scon upon application. d. c. McDonald, Engineer and Architect. ENDERS invited for Providoring s.s. 'Rotomahatia.' Tenders will bo received up till MONDAY, 19th?inst, at 12 o'o;ock noon. The lowest or any tendpr not necessarily accepted. Specifications to ha Been at' Rotomahana' Oflloe, Queen-street Wharf. nrT~6 builders. Tondew will bo rocoived up to Noon on MONDAY, tho 19th instant, for the erection of a Villa Residence at Kllerslio. Plans &c. at our offices. KDW. MAHONEY & SON, Architects." Board ana Kesidence. f^ OVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL VJT HOBSON-STREET Board and Lodging 20s por (sinsle room). _25a .Drapery. "ill X A N A Z I. JUST OPENED BY £ J^INABURY & QO. 1 Case French MH.LINERY. BONNETS, 1 Csuperb goods, to be sold cheap 1 Caso Ladies' TRIMMED HATS 1 CasoJChildren'a PIN AFORKS, DRESSES, andBLOUSES, tho Largest and Choioest Stock1 in tho City 1 Case Ladies' Galatea, Stripe, and Cold Lustre COSTUMES 1 Caso 1 adies' Cambric and Print Modrn ino Wrappers, from 5s 6d each—so cor cont cheaper than evor sold in Auckland boforo 3;Cttses FANCY GOODS, comprising all the Novelties of the Season. DRESSMAKING ON THE PREMISES, A. LI N A BUR V & CO., 204 AND 206, QUBEN-STREET. *T7" ELLESLEY BOUSE, NEW TWEEDS 1 NEW TWEEDS! NEW COATINGS 1 NEW COATINGS A. LOVETT Bees to announce to his customer* and the pub 110 that ho nan now opened his FIKST SHIP MENT of SPRING and SUMMER TWEEDd COATINGS, &o, THE BEST STOCK IN AUCKLAND TO CHOOSE FROM. Tailors supplied at the lowobS trade prices. Tailors' Trimmings of all kinds. Just Openbd, A Fresh Assortment of Gentlemen's Scairfs, Ties, Collars, Braces. Belts, Hats, Shirts^Gloves, Umbrellas, Hosiery, &c. A. LOVETT, Tailor, Wooixen Draper, and Outfitter ' Wellosley-street.



Municipal Notices. CITY OF AUCKLAN D. LICENSES TO SKU. AMD STORK KEKOSKNff. Notice is hereby kivm that Licenses expiring on the 31st instant mm t be renewed on or before thitdate. p. A . Philip,, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office. January 13, 1880. O ROUGH OF PA"kN E~LI~. UNPAID RATES. It is requested that all Arrears of Rates in Parnell be paid forthwith at the Borough Coun cil Office, otherwise legal proceedings will be taken for their recovery. Names on the Defaulters' List willbeexcluded from the Burgess Roll, H. REYNOLDS, Town Cleik. January 13,1880. (i-azette in Bankruptcy. T N BANKRUPTCY. In the maiterof "The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and the various Acts amending the same, and of tho Bankruptcy of Hugh Dunn, a Debtor. This is to notify that Hugh Dunn, of Kyber Pass Koad, in the Subnrbs of Auckland, in tho Provincial District of Auckland, New Zealand, Stonemason, has this day filed a statement that ho is urable to meet his H ngapemonts with his Creditors ; tho First Meeting of Creditors to be held at tho Supreme Court-houne, .Auckland, on FRIDAY, tho 23rd day of January, 1880, at 10.30 o'clock in the forenoon. Dated this 17th day of January, 1880. EDWARD S. WILLCOCKP. Registrar. CONNFXL & COOPKn, Vulcan Lane, Auckland, Solicitor* for Debtor. For Sale. mo BAKERS AND CROCERS. FOR SALE OR LKASK, the Premises and Business of a Baker and Grocer doing a First-rate Trade, in ono of tho best positions in tho City. Apply to FRATER BROS., New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Auckland. PjTo PHOTOGRAPHERS. FOR SALE (Cheap), tho LEASE for Three or Five Years of the Photographic Gallery lately In the occupation of the lato W. H. Read, situated in Brown-street, Grahamatown.—S. Vale, Shortland-street, Auckland. TjJAOR Immediate Sale, 7-roomed House JP In the Suburb 3on very easy terras.—H. Partington, House and Land Agent, Stichbury's Buildings. £» I (\ to £1,000 LENT, on Building Society cSW X. \J principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers. Mori gages and Loans negotiatsd. See List of Properties for Sile on iltli page.— C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane.— Seven per cent, allowed on moneyjdeposited for investment. 4-A.4\{\(\ PARTNER (sleeping or 3Ss»Tc'« y\J\r active) Wanted in n Saeop and Cattle Station property, on equal terras, by a gentleman expert in t-to^k-breeding ana getting up Wool; references and highoat cre dentials,—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. r~i S. J A X I N S Has on Sale :— Prime New Zealand and Fiil Maize, irotn 3s Cd to la per bushel. Lost and Found. LOST or Stolen, on Wednesday night, a Strawberry Cow with red neck —The finder will bo rewarded by returning samo to Constablo Green, Onobunga. Education. T ADIES' SCHOOL, REMUERA. The School lately conducted by the Misses Anstlowill bo Re-opened on MONDAY, 26th inst., under theMangementof Mrs E. Willmott. a~ L E N S I D~ E, I PP2R SYMONDS STREET, Mrs Glovor's Pupils will Re-assemble on Tuesday, the 27th instant. Master for Arith metic. Fraulin yon Klosterein for German. Mrs Glover desires to inform tho friends of her rupils that sho has had a largo New School erected, which will insuro amplo ventilation and spaco for tha work to ba carried on. (^1 MILTON ACADEMY, Hobson-street. _l —Tho Day and Night Classes aro now Optn. Terms on application to C, B. Andrew. RS. REYNOLD'S SCHOOL PAR NELL. T»o First Quarter of tho Year will commence on MONDAY, January 26th 1880. IIS LEWIS will receive her Pupils on MONDAY, 19th instant. — Epsom House. PO NSONBV GIRLS~IIIGH~SCHOOL, khanklin road. Conducted by Mrs. Shayle George. Tho First Quartor of tho yosr will commenco on MONDAY, January 20th. In tho School Courso nre included Music French, Latin, Freehand Drawing, Dancing, Calisthenics, and Ornamental Needlework. A Pupil 'lVacher required. /CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAH \j SCHOOL PARNELL. Quarter Days:—January 27th, April 12th, July sth, and September 27th. JAMES ADAMS, 8.A., Hoad Master. iyr R HENRY ROWE, TEACHER OF MUSIC, Somerset Place, Howe-street. V SIC (Vocal and Instrumental) taught by Mis Edmonds, Cook-Btrcoi. School duties rcsumod on Monday, 26th January. 18S0. MISS JOHNSON will resume School Duties on WEDNE3DAY, January 2ist. —Seminary, Hdon Terrao.?. MRS MARTELLr, Teacher ot the Pianoforte, Ponsoaby Road. ISS LINCOLN, Teacher of the Piano forte and Music, Svmonds-street, oppo site Choral Hall, Fiist Quarter, MONDAY, January 19. MONSIEUR EDOUARI) FRANCOIS CALON, PROFESSOR CF MUSIC, Begs to intimate that, in accordance with tho expressed wishes of a few Ladleß of Auckland, he is about to commence the praotice of hia pro fession hero, and is now propaied to attend pupils at their own residences. Monsieur Calon holds t'ao highest testimonials as to his ability and success as a Teacher in Australia and elsewhere, and feels confident that parpnts and guardians who may place pupils under his tuition will ba thoroughly satis lied with their progress. For tjrms and full particulars, apply to Mr Newton Fuir*, Booksellers. Queen-street; The Auckland Music Warehouso, or at Messrs Hoil'man and boas. N.B.—Schools attended to. K^ 15 A L LA N CE, Organist of St. Paul's Cathedral, Will givo Lessons in Mueio and Singing, with Piano, Harmonirm, or Organ. Schools at tended ; also, pupils at their own residences. For terms apply Gloucester House, Grafton Rrad. THE undersigned bogs to inform the Public of Auckland tnat he intends to GYMNASIUM and SCHOOL OF ARMS in tho Parnell Hall, at the begining of next month. There will bn taught all sorts of Gymnaßtics, usoot Floret, Broadsword, Baypaet, etc., after the moat modern and best piincii-les, such as have been adopted by all professionals from the High School for Gymnastics in Germany. Ie is tho object of this system to develop by methodical cultivation of tho body all power and facu ties of tho same, to render it strong, actlvo and nimble, and to act upon the moral oloment by the groatost pcrfeotion of the physi cal condition. There will bo at present thrao different Classes: 1. For Boys from 9 to 14 years, Mondays and Thursdays, 4.30 to 5.30 p.m. There will be Taught: Frea Exercises, a proper Walk and Carnage, Jumping and Running, Gymnastic Plays, Exorcises on Horizontal and parallel Bars, Ropes, etc, To open, THURSDAY, sth February. Terms 15s per Quarter. 2. Fcr Young Men from 15 to 19 years, Tues days and Fridays, 6.30 to 7.30 p.m. There will be Taught, besides the above-mentioned: Trials of Btrougih, 'i rapozo and Ladder, Introductory Exercises in Fencing. To opt-n, FRIDAY, 6th February. Terms: 15s per Quarter. 3. For Gentlemen, Tuesdays and Fridays, 7.30 to 930 p.m. Jn addition to above-mentioned: Horde itxercises, Broadsword, Floret, and (if required) Bayonet Fencing. To open, FRIDAY, 6th February, Terms : £1 Is per Quarter. Intending members are requested to leave their names before 3rd February at Mr R. G, Schwartz's Bhop, Queen-street. G. ZURN. IRELAND BROTHER S, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANKERS AND LEATHER MANUFAOTTBEBS Importers of Saddlers' and dcotmakers Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppo-a Grindery, Mill Beting, Suction W-Efe^SSS Li* and HJgh-B.ree.. Works: Panmure, Anokland. Constituents' orders promptly andJcareftiU executed



Public Notices. GRAFTON ROAD HIGHWAY DIS- T X I C T. I NOTIFICATION OF THE VALUATION LIST. TAKE NOTICE. j| The Valuation list for Grafton Road High !| way District for tho year 1880 is now open for inspection at Mr Miller's Grooery Store, Grafton || l!oad. All objections thereto must be left at ii the Wesleyan School-room, Grafton Road, on or i bpfore the 15th day of February, addressed to | ihe Assessment Court; and a copy of every 1 such objection must be left at the Office of the Board, No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, not less than soven days before the next sitt'Dg of the said Court. ALFRED ASHTON, j Secretary Grafton Road District Board. FT! A X E NOTICE. The Valuation List for Eden Terraco High way District for the year 18S0, i* now open for inspection at Messrs Morlcy and White's. All objections thereto must be lo.t at the Baptist School Room, Mount Eden lioad, on or before the 15th day ot February, addressed to the Assessment Court; and a copy of every objec tion must be left at the Chairman's residence, New North Road, not less than seven days be fore the sitting of the said Court, CHARLES ATKIN, Chairman. MOUNT EDEN HIGHWAY DISTRICT. NOTICK, The Valuation List for the above district, for the years 1830-81, is now open for inspection at the Toll-house, Mourn; Eden Road. All objec tions thereto must bo left at the same place addressed to Assessment Court, Mount r<den Highway Districf, on or before the lath day of February, and a copy ot every such objection must bel 'ft at the residence of the Chairman of the Board, Mount Eden, not less than seven days before the next sitt'ng of the said Court. T. THOMPSON, Chairman, Mount Edon District Board. January IG, 18S0. rp A X E NOTICE. The Valuation List for the Lake Highway District for the year 1880 is now opui for inspec tion at the old Pchool house, at which place all objections must bo left on or before the loth day of February, addressed to the Assessment Court; and a copy of every such object on miut be loft at the samo place not less than seven days before the next sitting of the eaid Court. ROBERT MACK AY, Chairman Lake Hißhway District. EVQNPORTHIGIIWAYDISTKIOT. TAKE NOTICE. The Valuation List for the Devonport High way District for the year 1889 is now open fo* inspection at the Post-office, Devonport. All objections thereto must be left at the Poßt-office eforesaid on or before the 15th day of February, addressed to the Assessment Court: and a copy of every such objection mubt bs left at the same place not less than seven day 3 before the next sitting of the said Court. OLIVER MAYS, Acting Chairman. BONDING WAREHOUSE. The undersigned beg to inform Imports, Mer chants, and other 3 having dealings in Bonded Goods thit having purchased the BondiDg Stores at presnnt occupied by Messrs G. and B. Lewis, they intend to en'er into possession at the end of iha present yeur. and trust for a con tinuance of the support hitherto accord ed to late proprietors. HULL BROTHERS. IN retiring from the business as Bonded Warehousemen wo have to thank the uublic for the support we have received in the past, and hope that the came may be continued to our siceesso s. G. S If. LEWIS. Auokland, December 11, 1870. "VT O T I C E . The Busines3 heretofore carried on by FKANCIS HULL, Jun., & CO. will in future be conducted by W. F. Hull and F. Hull, run., under the stylo or firm of HULL BftOTHl'li. . HE GREATEST WONDER OF THE WOKLD !--A Turtle over 100 years of age and six small Turtles, all alive, together with a lot of Curiosities carved by the convicts of' New Caledonia. Will be exhib ted in the Auckland Market; now on view. Admission—Cd : Children, Half-pr'co, mOKATEA GOLD MINING A COMPANY (KEGISTERED). . I hereby give notice that the Directors of this Company have Thi3 Day made a Call of One Shilling per Share on the Capital Stock of the Company, payable to the Manager to the Com pany, at their office, Coronundel, on SATUR DAY, January 31,1880. By order. W. HORNK, Manager, f^ A U T I O N. Mb OBERLIN BROWN, Pianoforte Tuner, &c. (from Messrs Broadwood and Son, and Messrs Ralph. Allison and Son, London), desires to notify his constituents that he has not given up the Pianoforte Tuning Business, and begs to caution them against receiving any raports to the contrary, which have been circulated. Ho will continue his usual touis thiorr h the North as heretofore. Messrs Hoffmann and Sou's, Mu^cal Instru ments Importers, Auokland, beg to state that they have never authorised or recommended any peison to tune for them or otherwise use their name. HOFFMANN & SON'S. Orders for Mr Brown left at the Auokland Music Warehouso, Queen-street and Vu'can Lane, same will be promptly attended to. OPENED this day, ex •• mngarooma, s.s., some Pr.-tly New Goods for Christmas in the China and Glass Department.—Edward Lowis. PE(X~FRASER will remain in Auck land until SATURDAY, January 17th. Hours and Terms as usual. Madame F; asor will meet nor Phonetio Short hand Pupils on Thursday and Monday, Bth and 12th. Now students invited. Terms, per quarter, 12 lessons, 30j. Private lessons In Anatomy, Physiology, &0., time and terms as arranged. "T> J. DAVIDSON, has much pleasure JL\j» in announcing that he is prepared to quit, at a considerable reduction on his present prices, all his very valuablo Stock of Choice Australian Wines, greater portion of which are "All Hound the World." Wines. These Wines have stool the test of travelling to and from Europe, thus the name " All Round the World. Kcd : s-hiraz, Muscatel, Frontlnnal, Herm'tage. Whito: Hock, SaDterne, Verdeilho, Reitling, Madeira, Malaga. Ttf- O T I C E. Ladies, bear in mind that Williams' is the Cheapest Houao in Town for Fancy Drapery and Small Goods. A splendid assortment of Ladies' Underclothin?: Ladies' Belts, Is each; a nice lot of Nock Frilling, all prices from 4d yard, and lot of Gilt Brooches, Ear-ringi and Lockets, from Is to 2s each. J. WILLIAMS, Foot of Grey-street, four doora above Marke Entrance, opposite Danipler's. Open till 9 p.m. EIOUND AT LAST. No More Tinsmiths Required.—When you have any tinware reqnir'ng to bo mended, cill at G. Moody and Cos., Queen-street, Onehunga, and get a Bottle of the Magic Tinnor or Patent Solder, sold at Is 6^. It is invaluable in every housohold, and anyona can use it. Every man is his own Tinsmith. "XT OTICE TO CLIENTS. I havo Removeo. my Office 3to Queen-street, next Colonial Bank. B. A. MACKECHNIE, Solicitor. TOT ft A! L L A N Begs to inform the inhabitants of Mount Eden Valley and District that ho has opened those centrally situated Premises in the Valley Road, Mount Eden, as a Grocery and General Store, and, as all articles will bo of best quality and sold at town prices, ho hopes to secure a fair share of patronage.—N.B.—Agent for the Auck aud Evening Star ~~0 T O B A f H to Roth's Publlo Hot, Cold, and Shower Baths, Victoria - street East. Charge, ONIB SHILLING. Open all weok days from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday Mornings from 6 till 10 a.m. The Bath-rooms are all private, and sup plied with every convenience, Turkish towels, lesh and hair brushes, combs, respirators, Boap, & o . Select bath-rooms torivate) for Ladies every day, at all hours, with female attendance. One Shilling. Please note the address:—Victoria street East, above the Greyhound Hotel, and next the Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart, Auckland Q P E O I A L NOTICE. H. L. POSSENISKIE, MERCHANT TAILOR Exactly opposite the South Hritish Insurance Offices new buildings, Shortland-street,! Has pleasure in announcing that be has on hand and to arrive his FIRST SHIPMENT oir SUMMER GOODS, comprising English, Scotch, Bannockburn, Home spun, and other tweeds. *3T Special lines In Blue and Broadcloth, Fancy Coatings, Mozella and other Veatinga, &c,, &c N.B.—Every garment H ma Je under the per sonal supervision of the ad vertiaer, and he would particularly direct attention to tho fact that NO MACHINE WORK IS SENT OUT. Note the Address : Exactly opposite the South British new offices Shoktland-stbket W. C. D" NES ' THE GREAT MACHINE IMPORTER, is nobody's agbnt ! mpobts Direct the following Machines Singer, Genuine Arm and Platform Friater & Rossman Princess of Wales Wertheim Home Companion, the New Yv heeler & Wilson Home Shuttle Co.'s New Grover & Baker latest and bsst ' Domestic Ho we—A., B, and C. And Other Good Makers, All of which are for Pale on Weekly Payments of 2/6. One Month's Free Trial, with option of changing without loss. Unlimited instruction at purchaser's house by the best Machinist in the Colony. Machines kept in order twelve months free of charge. rrrrx "vrroT. *• QUBBN-STRBET.



Public Notices. Crown Lands Office, Auckland Janua-y 9, 1880. }[ HEREBY notify that Lots 601 to 617 L both inclusive) of ihe Town of Cambridge £,?«• advertised to be offered for Sale on the -'t)th instant, have been withdrawn from Kale. liy order. ». A. TOLK, Commissioner Crown Lands'. "£J O T_ I C E. MECHANICS' INSTITUTE. All Persons having BOOKS In their possession the property of this Institute will be good enough to return the same immediately, to enable ihe Secretary to furnish the City Council with a correct list of Books in the Library. THEREBY give notice that the Partner ship hitherto existing between Wilutam Jameison and Frederick Matthews, as Horse-trainora, has this day been Dissolved by mutual conseDt. (Signed) FRKDTtRIOK MATTHEWS. W. JAMKISON. Witnessed by Walter Wiixmeld. WONDERFUL BARGAINS to-night, at LA W RENCK'S. Fore quarters Mut ton, equal to my neighbours, at lid per pound; good wether Mutton, fore-quarters from 12 to 18 pounds, 2d per pound; hind-quartera ditto, 3Jd per pound; Boiling Beaf, 3d ; Veal, from 3d to sd; Roast Beef from 44; Pork, from 3d; tho very best Fowls, 5s per pair; fat Chlokinga, Is 6d each; Turkeys, 53 each; Fat Geese, 4s; Kresh Laid Eggs daily at market price; Canter bury Bacon, 7d; Hams, lOd; Calves Rennets, 2s each, at Lawrencr's Bntchor, Wakefleld street, 2 doors from Queen-street. tpACTS ARE STUBBORN THINGS. The many unsolicited Testimonials tbat have poured in from all quarters have proved beyond question tho excellence of the Willcox and White CABINKT ORGANS, and their immeiißO superiority above all other makes. Solb Agency: auckland music warehouse, 74, Queen-street. A LLOTMENTS ON THE BREAK- Jt\. WATHR. Lots i and 5 for three years lenae. For par ticulars, apply to McKENZIK & ROSS. ; January 17th, 1880, IU"OTIUK OF REMOVAL. G. W. BINNEY. Commission Merchant, boss to notify to his Constituents that he has RE MOVED to tho Central Sale-rooms, Qneen street (opposite the Auckland Clothing Factory,) 6<» T3LISS' TWEED." I sell this make JD of Tweed of a fine quality, all wool, Fast Dyes and Beautiful Shades llor summer wear at 3s 6d.—J. M. McLachlan. AUCKLAND SEED AND FRUIT DEPOT. TO THE PUBLIC. STRAWBERRIES and CREAM twice daily. Cream Al, and Strawberries every barry aspeci men in itself. ROBERT BREWIN. "PROGRAMME OF SPORTS In connection with tho UNITED FRIENDLY BENEFIT SOCIETIE9 DEMONSTRATION, To be held in the Cricket Ground ON REGATTA DAY, 1880, Will appear in TUESDAY'S "STA R." Some of the Trophies can. now be scon in the window of Mr Cobley, Tullor, Queen-street, nearly opposite the Market. THO3. BAKE WELL, Secretary. RAILWAY EMPLOYL'S' ANNUAL PICNIC. To bo hold on Mr J. B. Hay's Ground, at HUNUA, on SATURDAY, the 24T11 INSTANT. Trains Leave Auckland at 8 a.m. and Ohaupo at 5.45 a.m. no game op chancb allowed os tub ground. None but authorised Partiks Allowed to Sell Refreshments. The General Public are kindly requeued to assist by refraining, as far as possible, from for warding Goods on that day. W. FREENY, Hon. Sec. Meetings. T OVAL UNITED FRIENDS. The first Annual Grand Lodge Session, of the above Order, will be held in the Masonic Hall, Newton, on Thursday the 22nd January, 1880. Officers and Representatives to be inattendance at 6 o'clock p.m. sharp. All members of the Order admitted at 8 p.m., woaring regal a and in possession of tho current quarterly pass word. By order of the R.W.G.M. F. CHRISTMAS. Graud Secretary. OVAL UNITED BROS. LODGE, N.10.0.F. A Full Meeting is requested on TUBSDAY EVENING next, 20th instant, re tho Demonstra tion on the 29th. By order of the N.G. BRYON HILDITCH, Secretary. X OVAL UNITjED FRIENDS. LODGE ONWARD. No. 2. A Special Meating will be held in the late Protestant Hall, Newton, at 7.30 p.m. sharp, on WEDNESDAY, 21st inst. Every Member is earnestly requested to be present. S. WORMS, Secretary. WATCHMAN GOLD MINING COM PANY (REGISTERED). An Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders in the above-named Company will be beld at the Governor Bowen Hotel, Graham stown, on TUESDAY, the 10th day of February, 1880, at the hour of 7 o'clock p m. Business:—Topass, i( approved of, a resolution requiring the Company to be voluntarily wound up, and the Company's propetty disposed of. D. G. MACDONNELL, Manager. Auckland, 14th January, 1880. Musical. A U CKLAND TyT US I C WAREHOUSE, 74, Queen-street, (A. EADY, Manager), IMPORTERS OF PIANOFORTES, AMERICAN ORGANS, HARMONIUMS, And all varieties of Musical Instruments, HAVE THE LARGEST AND BEST-SELECTED STOCK OF MUSIC to bo found in Auckland, which is supplemented every mail by Novelties selected by oar London agent. BRASS. REED, WIND, AND STRING INSTRUMENTS A Large Supply of SUPERIOR VIOLIN STRINGS just to hand. T3INAFORE LANCERS. PINAFORE QUADRILLES! PINAFORE GALOPS! On Sale at Eady's, Auckland Music Warehouse, Queen-Strekt. Ranges, Ovens, &c. CJEE HERBERT H. SMITH'S COLLECTION OF OVENS, RANGES, STOVES, &C, ESPECIALLY THE NEW ZEALAND ECLIPSE COTTAGE STOVE. It requires no fitting, can be used as either opon or closed, is economical, and made to burn the New Zealand Coal and Coke, and is all wrought iron, so that it will not break or crack. A large number of the most influential persons in Auokland have them in use. all of which have given the greatest satisfaction. (See Illustrated Price Catalogue with Testimonials, gratis.) CAUTION.—Having heard from several country settlers that inferior Ovens are being sold by country storekeepers as my Ovens, I beg to state that all of my Ranges, Stoves, Portable Ovona, Side Ovens, Portab'e Boilers, Ships' Stoves, Colonial Ovens, &c, have my name on he ventilator, thus: I f^H.H. SMITHS I a ja) I iHf> ICD I X 9 kAUCKLAND^1 g and are guaranteed to last from S to 20 years according to the size and price, and then can be repaired. There are over 5000 of my Ovens an Ranges in use, some Ovens 9 years, and all have given the greatest satisfaction. Testimonial. Mr H. H. Smith.—Dear Sir,—ln reply to yonr inquiries regarding the New Zealand Kclipse Cottage Range I have had from you, I have pleasure in informing yon that it has given entire satisfaction. It requires very little coal, and is indeed in every way equal to the recom mendations you gave me of it.—Truly yours, F. A. 'Xwimane. Grafton Road, November 1,1879. Ovens, Ranges, and Stovea, &c, sold on tho Deferred Payment system. Weekly pay ments taken. HERBERT H. SMITH, Anoklana iron Works, Durham-street West BEWARE OF IMITATIONS.



Ecclesiastical. SERVICE FOR SAILORS in the Hall" Vn on the New Zealand Insuranc3 Company. at 9.30 a.m., to bo conducted by Rsv C. Ml /NHFRCH OP JESUS OffRIST, OF , -' rT^P VY SAINTS.-KWora of the above Church (:rom fait Lake City, America) will proanh in the Temperance Hall, Albert street, on -undaynext, January li, 1880, at 2 30 and 6 30. p.m. All are invited. No collections! (^ 111 UU TIA N MEETING HOUSE' \J i oolt a: d Hob9on-stroets..-Mr A. B. Maston irom Indiana, w 11 prencli on Sunday evenins atj.3o : _aubjeet: •• The Light of th« Gospel." YOUNG MSN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO CIATION.cornorof Wellesleyand A«, er t S&f-S&r 5166}'118 for United Prayer -will be hew THIS (Saturday) EVKNING, .it 7.30. A Biblo Heading will bo given. Frion'iß cordially in itSh^a^oZf*^^™ MBN T>ITT - STREKT Wcsleyau Church.— JESTS' tSS^-ttg? ZVTSR O. Gnffln; Evening, at 6.30. RovrMrVwhhi; mHEATKE ROYAL: SUNDAY EVEN-' J. ING SBRVIOKS-Undor the condnft of the Yoan* Men's Christian Association To- Sea'tsTreer^1 °m Bto 9> «• »™lUd. I TOKNIS S IKEET-HALL. _UMSECf- |JU TARIAN SUNDAY SERVICES 18th January, IMO.-MorninK Service only) at 11 im. Se&U^ Chri3l'S GtCat LeSSMS» PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHORCH 8. Alexandra - etrcit. — Sunday Services— .°. rL IDg' at v °'c!ock, Key. J. Long; Eveuiui? at 6 30, Uev. J. Long. ' PRIMITIVE METHODIST SUNDAY JL SERVICES, Kxcelsior Hall, Upper Pitt Btreet.-Afternoon, at 3 o'clock, Rev. J. Long- Evening, at 6.30. Mr Wilcox. g ' /CONGREGATIONAL CHURCIf V BrtRESFORD-3TRKET.-The usual Serv ices will be conducted TO-MORROW(Simday) in tho morning, at 11 o'clock, by the. Rev. J Apperley; and in the evening, at 6 3i) o'clock by the Rtv G. Mnnro. UNITED METUODIST FREE CHURCH DISTRICT MEETINGS. Tho -following Meetings will be held in the School-room and Clinpel, Pitt and Vinoont street?, during tho stiy of the Representatives to the New Zealand District Mooting :— Tuesday Mornivo, January 20, a Public Prayer Meeting, at 9 a.m. Wednesday Kvjcni.to, January 21, Lecture in tho Schiol-rooni, by Rev J. .Vhite. Subject: "Kchoesand Roeponscs." Collection. Thcrsdav. January 22, District Public Tea MeeUng. Tea, on the Table at C.3i). Tickets, is. Public Meeting afterwards in the CbapeJ, to bo addressed to by the Revs. McHVirlano, HodKson and Redstone, and Mr Alhbrook. Friday, January 23, Publio Temperance Meeting in the School-room, at 7.30, to bo ad tlresssd by Kovs. McFarlane, Redstone, and Hodgaon. dunday, January 25. Morning Preacher-- Rev S. McFarlane; Evening Preacher—Hoy T. Hodgson. Children's Service, at 2.30, to be ad dressed by Revs. White, Redstone, aud Hodgl Publio Love Feast after Evening Service. Lectures, gT. J A MJS^S' HALL. PASTOR CHISIQUY Will Lecture in Sf. James' Hall, Wellington. street, oii MONDAY EVENING, Jan. 19th. Subject :— " The I'argers a head for Great Britain and her Colonies from Romanism." Chaif to be taken by Mr G. Bemus. Doors open at 7 o'clnck; to commence at 7.30 Tickets may be rbtained at the "Free Press" Office; 8. Brown, Victoria-street West: J. Sea brook, Victoria-street Kant; A. W. Gladdinj? Symondsstreot; E. Waters, Queen-Btreet; and LECTURE, IN THE PUBLIC HALL, ■ CTAHUHU, ■ ' ' On MONDAY ILVENiNG, JAN. 19. 18E0. By J. M. Mkhk. Subject:-1:Tho Waste Land 3of the Co!ony ■- 'Jhe Crown, the Landlord, too People tho Tenants—Reduction of Taxation—Tho Mine ral Resources of Now Zealand." Doors open at 7.30 p.m.; chair taken at 8. Admission, Is. PR O FESSOR FRASER Will give his highly interesting and instructive Lecture, "THE LIVING TEMPLE," In tho Otahuhu Pnblic Hall, on TUESDAY, JANUARY 20th, 8 P.M. The full sot of large coloured Plates will bo used. Admissi on. Is. Auctions. • MONDAY, JANUARY 19. TIMBER ! TIMBER ! TIMBER ! GEORGE SIBBIN WILL continue the Sale of Timber at Messrs E. Gibbons and Cos. Yards. Onchunga, on Monday next, the 19th inst, at 12.30 o'clock, when there will be offered the balance remaining from Saturday's Bale, of 150,000 feet KAURI TIMBER, Inoludiag the following: 30,000 feet Weather Boards, let and 2nd claa 20,000 feet 9 and 12x1, 20,000 feet 6xl, " " 10.000 feet wide Boards and Plankinar' " 10,000 Test Scantling, market Bizea A lot of Ships' Planking and Lonsr Beams. 30 to 40 feet and upwards. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. TUESDAY, JANUARY 20. ENGLISH BRUSHWARE. ENGLISH BRUSHWARE. TO CHEMISTS.iHAIRDRESSSRS, AID FANCY STOREKEEPERS. G. W. BINNEY HAS received instructions to sell by auction, on Tuesday next, at 11 o'cl:ok, at the Central Sale Rorms, Queen-street. 2 Cases English Bruahwa-e, comprising Hiir-BnMhes, Cloth-Brushes, Tooth- Brushes, Sash Tools, &c, &c. G. W. BINNEY, Auctioneer. TUESDAY, JANUARY 27. VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTIES. In the Estate of Mr. Jas. Hareis. ■ ■ ■'■ ■ ':.•'■ G. W. BINNEY HAS received instractions from Thomas Macffarlane, Esq., Ofllcial Trustee in tho Kstate of Mr James Harris, to Sell, by auction, at the Centra! Sale Rooms, Queen street oa Tucaday, January 27, at 11 o'clock sharp, Village op Onehunga, Being Lots 29 and 91, of sub-division of part of. allotment 11. section 3: Frontage to Queen-street of 32 by 95 feet; Cardwell street, 33 by 95 feet, Being lot 30, of sub division of allotment 11 section 3; 42 feet 6 inches to Queon streetby 95 feet to Nixon-street. Parish op Titirangi. Beiog Lots 34 and 35, of section 1, of the sub division into lo's of part of allotment 13 • having frontage to North Road, 181 feot. Also, part of Government Section 70, com pri ing allotments 6, 7,17 and 18, of sec tion soi tho aubdiviaion. Parish of Waikomitl Being Allotments No. 163 and 174, containing 21 acres and 22 perches. Town op Raglan (Count* op Ruteind). Eeing Lot 1, part of allotment 5, Bootion 5 • fronting John-street, 50 feot by 232 foet. Parish of Owhiwa (County op Marsdkn). Being Allotments Nos. 76. 82 and 83, contain ing 2 acres and 2 rooas. PARIBII OP ORU AWHARO (COUNTY OP MARSD EN) . Being part of Lots 170 and 17), section 7; having a frontage of 132 feet to Crom well street by 193 fee?. Kapanga (Coromandel.) Being Allotment No. 62, containing 1 acre and 31 perches Parish op Wiiangarri. Being Allotment No. 73, containing; 41 acres. Town of Ttjakau. Being Allotments No. 5 and 6, section 2; Al lotments 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15. sec tion 3; allotments 4,5,6,7,8,9,10.11 and 12, section 9: containing 1 aero, 1 rood aud 16 parches. Being Al'otments No. 9, 10 and 11, flection 2 ; Allotments 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10, of sco> tion 10. Tho above Pbopebtibs will be SOLD WITH OUT THE SLIGHTEST RESERVE, and for further particulars apply to G. W. B I N N E V, Auctioneer, Queen-street. THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, NOON. _____ • NORTH SHORE, ALMA COTTAGE, VICTORIA KOAD R. ARTHUR HAS beea favoured with instructions from the proprietor to sell byauotion at his residence, Alma Cottage, Victoria Road, >orth. shore, on Thursday next, 22nd, at 12 o'clock noon. His HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and EFFKCTS, Chalro, Tables, Large Minor. Patent Mangle, Handsome Marble Tinie tiece, Cm ecri, Kiate and Case, one ot Sicconua's Patent; Linoleum, but little used, Magpie and Cage, Garden Tools, Wheelbarrow. Continued en Fourth Page,