MARCH OF IMPROVEMENT. SYDNEY, December 22. Thi? Telegraph Department, has deter mined upon mounting message boys on tricycles. COMMERCIAL. • MELBOURNE, December 22. New Zealand Oiiti, 3s fid. Stocks are small. The sucmi nmrket is excited, owing to advices jroin London .and Paris, winch state that the beetroot crop is small, being 25s per ton higher. ADELAIDE; December 25>. Arrived : The P. and 0; Company's steamer tytnay, froni Galle, with the in ward Suez mail, dated Loiidonj November 19. .

TELEGRAMS.

[FROM OUR OWN CORBESPONDKNT.I

THE LICENSING COURT,

OHINEMUTU, this day,

In the Licensing Court to-day, for Maketu district, Herbert W. Brabant, Esq., Chairman, Rotohiko Haupapa and Wikiriwhi Mahu, assessors, a license granted to James Kelly for the Palace Hotel, Ohinemutu—when finished according to plan—Mr Mossj|solicitor, appeared for.the applicant. Hoarii Te Sketu died yesterday,

I!*ER UNITED PKESS ASSOCIATION.]

NAPIER, this day. APPOINTMENT OF ENGINEER.

At a special meeting of the Town Council last night to consider the Committee's re port in reference to the appointment of a Municipal Engiueer, after a stormy discus sion, the report was thi-own out arid resolu tions carried accepting the application of N. Marchant, of Wellington.

WELLINGTON, this day. A NEW STRENGTH FOR AUCKLAND MUSICIANS.

Mr Angelo Forrest is arranging to leave here early iv January to give ti pianoforte and organ recital in Auckland. Strenuous efforts are being made by influential citizens to retain Mr Forrest in Wellington, but 1 believe he has resolved to settle iv Auck land, and has already resigned his position as organist to St. Peter's and conductor to the Choral Society. A serious coach accident occurred here liis afternoon. While Cobb's coach from Foxton was passing through town the horses shied at the tram and bolted. The vehicle came in collision with a verandah, and tho driver, named Maher, was thrown from the box, the wheels passing over him, breaking several ribs. He also received other in juries of a serious nature. It is not yet known whether the injuries will terminate fatally. The passengers escaped unhurt.

BLENHEIM, Wednesday.

In the Supreme Court, before the Chief Justice, the case of G. Dodson (Chairman of the Spring Creek Rivers Board) v. Chas. Redwood (Chairman of tho Lower Wairau Rivers Board), to obtain an injunction to restrain certain works which the latter Board had made, by which tho Owaka river was directed into the Opawa, occu pied two days, Theljury, unable to agree on a verdict, were discharged. The rail way compensation cases are now being heard. An application will be made to his Honor the Chief Justice, to-morrow, for a rehearing of tno Griffiths v. John son libel case, gatj the Supremo Co it, Nelson.

CBRISTCHUKCH, this day

FRAUDULENT BANKRUPTCY,

In the Magistrate's Court, to-day, Martha M'ymond and W. P. A Wyraond, her nephew, were charged with the larceny of 20 cases ef goods, the property of the bankrupt estate of T. S. Wynioud, of Kelaon. The prisoners had been arrested on a warrant from Wellington, and were remanded to Nelson on the 20th December. Bail was allowed. DESTRUCTIVE FIRE. A cottage occupied by Mr P. Booth, at Kaiapoi, was destroyed by fire yesterday. Mr Booth was in bed asleep, but was res cued in an unconscious state, and under medical treatment he soon recovered. LOCAL MADE STARCH. At the meeting of the Industrial Associa tion yesterday, an excellent sample of starch, made from wheat, was exhibited by Gourland and Myers, who assert they can compete in price with the imported article.

To-night there will be limelight views by Mr Demies, and illustrative lecture by Mr Josiah Martin at 8 p.m., subject— " Builders, Great and Small; their Ways and Work."

SUPREME COURT.-This Day.

JUDGES' ICHAMBERS.

(Before His Honor Mr Justice Gillies.)

Re Charles Pitkethley (Application for register of probate).—Mr Jas. Russell made the application, and it was granted. Re Jamks Berry Robinson.—Appli cation for order reversing the trustee's dis allowance of John Henry Parker's proof of debt).—Mr James Russell appeared for Parker, and asked that the application might be adjourned. —It was therefore ad journed to the 21st proximo. National Bank v. Bedell and Co. (Settlement of Issues;. —Mr McCormick appeared for the defendants, but there was no appearance on the other side.—Under these circumstances His Honor expressed a disinclination to disturb the issues, especially ns the adjournment from Tuesday had been made for the defendants' convenience. He would, however, hear the learned gentleman in sup port of his claim to amplify the issues by the insertion of new ones,—Mr McCormick then went into the matter, and argued it at some length.—The question as to what constituted a customer having incidentally cropped up and been argued, His Honor said that he did not think that the defen dants' case would be prejudiced by the non insertion at the present time of the proposed issues. If extra questions were necessary to determine the general one of indebtedness, they could be put in on the occasion of the trial. Under existing circumstances they would only encumber the issue paper without conferring any corresponding ad vantage. It did not appear on the face of the pleadings that they were essential— as they were already implied. However, at the time of the trial, if they appeared neces sary, he would either direct the jury upon them or put them in.

IN BANCO.

A Banco sitting was commenced at noon.

Fitzgerald v. White.— (Agument on Demurrer).—Mr E. Hesketh appeared in support of the demurrer and the Hon. the Attorney-General in support of the plea. The matter arose out of a land transaction which took Dlace some time ago. Fitzgerald acquired a large block on the understanding that he should sell to Te Whiti a section of 100 acres on which he was settled, providing, however, that the latter went to the expense of having the 150 acres surveyed and fenced in. This section was sold, but as Whiti neglected to fulfil the conditions attaching to the bargain, Fitzgerald sought to recover it. Whiti denies the conditions, and the present argu ment turns upon the manner in which the matters in dispute should come before the Court.

The learned counsel having addressed the Court, His Honor reserved judgment.

The Court then rose.

PITT-STREET WESLEYAN SUNDAY SCHOOL. INDUSTRIAL EXHIBI TION.

This iauch-talked-of exhibition was opened last evening. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. Morley, who gave a short and appropriate address to those present, and then formally declared the Exhibition opened. The visitors were, numerous, and everything was in good order and keeping. The choir and special singers did a great deal to enliven "the whole. The exhibits were, as was expected, firat-class. It was thought that when the teachers, friends, and scholars had committed themselves to the task it would be a grand success. The hall decoration must have coat days of labour to the Committee. It was caily decorated and fastooned with flags and banners. The great feature of the whole was, of course, the hugh Christmas tree, which literally groaned with its fancy fruit, being choice and coatly. Tables extended right along the hall to its complete lsngth. The children's exhibits occupied (as was supposed to do) the centre of attractions.The most part—as is the rule—was the work of the girls, showing every conceivable thing in wool-work, cushions, fancy-work, dolle, &c, and many choice things were, of course, lent by the numerous friends of this school. There were sewing machines, machines foi weighing the bulky curios from the Islands, electric batteries, and some pretty speci mens of green, black, and white choral. The children's dresses, mats, cosies, and a hundred and one things met the eye at every

stall. There was really a handsome flowered, chair by Mrs A. A. Stephenson, also picture-frames, v«ry chaste, by the same lady. The Mon bones attracted speciiil attention; they were lent by Mr John White. The distribution from the Christmas tree, will bo a groat affair, and as it is laden with valuables, all will get the worth of, their money., The Exhibition opens at half-past seven iliia uvuni ■*~

TE AROHA GOLDFIELDS.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT,]

, , December 22, 1880. THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS.

A LAHGE number of miners intend leaving Te Aroha to-morrow and Friday, and the township during the holidays will assume a quiet aspect. In several mines it was ex pected that the reefs discovered on the surfaco would have been cut in the lower tunucla before Christmas, but tho time was too short to admit of it, for the workings had to bo secured, so driving ahead has been suspended uutil the New Yoar. In a few claims the shareholders intend to keep the work going during thj holidays so as to prove the value of their ground as soon as possible. Nearly every trial crush ing that has been made of the reefs have proved so far that the veins of quartz dis covered will turn out payable. PROSPERITY CLAIM. The trial crushing from the Prosperity claim for 16 dwts. to about half a ton of stone, is very satisfactory, and proves with the crushiugs already made that Te Aroha will be a permanent coldlield. There is one very significant fact which should not be loit sight of, and that i«j that nearly all tho most experienced miners; who could leave the Thames, are at Te Aroha and intend to stay, their opinion being that this district will prove an ex tensive and payable goldfield. THE DON CLAIM. The iimt of gold in the Don claim is important, as it proves tho auriferous character of tho high spur immediately behind tho Hot Springs Hotel. The reef is of a good size, and, from tho nhow of gold, should turn out well at the battory. MEANS OF CONVEYANCE. Tbo arrangements for conveying pas sengers through to Auckland from To Aroha are very bad, for, by a great over sight, the To Aroha steamers, as a rule, reach Grahamstown after tho departure of the Auckland steamers, compelling travellers to stay a night at Grahamstown. The route to Auckland via Hamilton is just the saaio, tor the coacheß leaving for Hamilton arrive too lato for the mid-day train, neces sitating a night's delay. This arrangement is no doubt very satisfactory to the Hamil toniaus, but very unsatisfactory and expen sive to the travellers. PROPOSED BATTisRY. An ofler has been mndo to the Morning Star people to erect a battery for an interest in the mine. No decision has yet been come to. The lode iv the Tui claim, at Oruahu, has been driven through a distance of seveu tect, with good prospects all tho way.

Sporting.

THIS MORNING'S GALOPS,

The first horse out was Lono Hand, going well, twice round the plough. Agent did three miles iv clothiug, finishing up very fast; he went strong throughout, moving very freely; his owner seemed greatly pleased with his performance. Strotaeard and Hilda wcut round together. After the first mile Stratheard was pulled up ; Artful Joe picked up Hilda, and the linish was done very smartly, Hilda getting all the best of it. Vampire, in good form, went two miles by himself in gocd style. Smith's horses did walking exercise. King Quail and Ratcatcher had a rattling good gallop in company ; the former, of course, had all the best of it, finishing up in top style. King Quail should be well up for a place in the Cup if he can carry his old rider. Prince Charlie, looking hardly forward enough, went a couple of times round. The Ghost and Harry Mount did gentle work. Ponald Taylor's team had walking exercise, Wool broker, with Watty up, went once round in company with Magician, tho " roarer "get ting the best of the old stager. Mr Lance had the pleasure of seeing his splendid horse Foul Play go twice round the plough, in superb style; this horse hnd a big crowd round him at the finish. Prunella went twice round alone moving very well, but evidently short of work. Proffitt's team were out, but only did walking exercise. This morning's gallops finished up by McGee sending Mother Bunch's tinby and old Bundarra a couple of miles, the Baby beatiug the ancient 'oss. It is understood that Lara and Grand Duchess will havo a trial to-morrow, at Papakura.

COURT OF ENQUIRY.

AN enquiry into the cause of the collisiou between the steamer Kina and the cutter Ellen Curran, which took place on the Ist December, was held at the Police Court this forenoon, before K. C. Barstow, Esq., R.M., and Captain Fraser, nautical assessor. Mr Brooktield appeared for the prosecutor, and Mr Tyler for the Captain. The following evidence was taken :—

Mr Hill, Collector of Customs, deposed that a report of the collision had been made to him. He had mado a preliminary en quiry on the 6th and 7th of the present month. Made an application to have the case tried before the .Resident Magistrate.

Captain Frank Hedges, of the Kica, deposed : I was the master of the Kina on the day of the collision. Hold a New Zea land master's certificate, number 5066. Had three hands, all told, on board. The Kina was trading between Helensville and Kiverhead. Left the wharf at 3 o'clock on the afternoon of the Ist. Had twenty-eight passengers on board. It was not quite half flood-tide at the time. The wind was about West—may be a little to the South—and blowing fresh. After we had left th« wharf abou1; twenty-five minutes, we came into collision about 500 yards the far side of the Watchman. At the time the steamer was steering about West; the cutter heading about S.S. W. Saw the cutter about iiftecn minutes before, she was then stand ing across for Duck Greek. I was steering at the time. On reaching the hulk the mate took charge of the cutter. I stood alongside the mate on the bridge. There were several passengers on the bridge. Was conversing with them. Did not give the mate any dir ections to keep an eye on the cutter. There was nothing in the harbour to obstruct his view of a vessel in her position. When I next observed the cutter she was about 150 yards distant. I admit that I said before that she was but 50 yards off. It might have been less. The cutter was sail ing across on the south side. Saw then that if the cutter did not go round a collision was inevitable. I stopped the steam and put her full speed astern. Witness proceeded : When he took the wheel the speed was 8 knots. Would have run the steamer on the mud-flat by going ahead of the cutter. Had the engines heen reversed three minutes sooner the collision might have been avoided. After striking, two men came on board from the cutter, the captain stating that she was going down. Got on board the cutter, sailed her to Duck Creek, and beached her. The order to reverse engines was promptly obeyed. To Mr Tyler : The cutter was coming exactly across the steamer's path, ller sails were filled. The cutter made no attempt to put about. [Mr Tyler drew attention to the 23rd article of the regulations.] HenrvPerkinson, mate of the Kina, de posed : "Thought the cutter would put about up to a minute and a half before the collision. The master of the cutter said he would cive way to no man. (Left Sitting.)

WASTE LANDS BOARD.

THE usual meeting was hold this afternoon. Mr Firth proposed, and Mr Tonks seconded, a resolution to the effect " That itj is advisable a duty of £1 a ton should be imposed on kauri gum, and that the reso lution be forwarded to the Government for their consideration."—Carried.

The Hon. Sir Charles Gavan Duffy's "Youn« Ireland" is still attracting much attention in England. The author was fellow-prisoner of both O'Connell and Smith O'Brien, and has since had a remark able career iv Australia. '' Young Ireland ' is published by Cassell and Co. Messrs Hunt and Blackett have in the press a work from the p*n of|the well-known actor, Mr Kdmund Leathes, entitled "An Actor Abroad," consisting of gossip, dramatic, narrative, and descriptive ; from Ue author s personal recollections of Australia, New Zealand, the Sandwich Islands, California, and other places. His friends in New Zea land will be interested to see what he thought of nis audience. There are two sides to every question, and an actor is fally as sharp a critic of his fellow-nien as they are of his acting. There can be no second opinion as to the hospitality he received in the colonies, . ....

The Yatch Taniwna.

CablegrAPiiic advices from Australia sta'ie that the Auckland yacht Taniwha, bound from this port to Melbourne to com pete at the regatta there,' .was sighted off Wilson's Promontory. Thia fi ;int is rather more than one hundred miles to the south-east o't Melbourne. The lit.le craft should reach her destination before the end of the present week.

Our Wellington Telegrams.

[BY TELKGHAPH, OWN COBRESPONDENT,]

MINISTERIAL MOVEMENT. WELLINGTON, this day. Messes Hall and Bryce left by the Hmemoa for the South this morning. Major Atkinson js confined to his house with a slight indisposition. The Stella does not go to tho Chathams till to-morrow.

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

ARRIVAL OF THE HERO,

NEW SOUTH WALES. Sydney, December 17. At the sitting of the Assembly yesterday the principal business was the discussion on the Addicss-in-Reply to tho Governor's spoeel).. Tho address was moved by Mr W. 11. Pi{,'ott, seconded by Mr J. 11, Douglas. Mr Farucll spoke next, after which Mr Buchanan moved an amendment by way of addition to tho address, allirming tho principlo of protection. Tho debate was continued by Brodriil', Melville, Turner, and Webb, Buchauau's .amendment was nega tived, and the original motion agreed to without v division iv either case.

Newcastle

The announcement of a great riso in the prico of coal in California lias created con siderablo oxciteihent here. Itisconu'dontly believed the coal will bo down below 7s in Newcastle) after tbo Now Year, when extreme competition is expected. Tkhoka. A rush to Maniac Flat has taken piaco owiug to O'Jlalloran's discovery G'6' feet in a claim west of the frontage lend. Keating and Hayes nuggcted 210 ounces on Tues day.

Tho Prospecting Association has been successful iv prospecting country within a radius of ten miles.

The Orient's laut voyage was performed in about 344 days. One of Bell and Coleuion's largest mechanical refrigerutors was. used in connection with the chill-room Globe abattiors has been ordered lrom the patentoes.

The Sanitary Keform League held a meeting in the Chamber of Commeico yesterday, with the view of fuithor enlist ing public feeling in favour of tho Licrnur system of drainage, or some system of equal efficiency, in preference to that whicti the Government propose to adopt. The Orange Slaughtering Co. are inviting tenders from shipowners willing to provido cold air chambers equal to five hundred tons, for conveyance of moat to .England. During tho voyage of tho Potosi from Melbourne, a singular phenomenon was witnessed. After passing Gab's Islaud, a shower of large drops of mud fell over the ship, spotting her all over with yellow clay. Yass. A shepherd in the employ of 11. lirown, of Bendamine, was found dead on Tuesday near Browning. From injuries on the body, he is supposed to have been murdered, A road maintenance man named Kinimage, was taken into cuslody, and ;it the inquest a verdict was returned that deceased met his death at tho hands of Kimmage.

Melbouene, December 17,

In the Assembly on Wednesday a long discussion took place over the Governor's sal ury, and incidentals on iturns of £7UO for gas and water for Gpveromeut House was debated yesterday, and ultimately carried on the understanding that it was not to appear on the estimates again. The "Argus "and "Age" on Wednes day stated that tho small majority obtained by the Government on Smith's waut-of confidence motion serves to show their weakness, and that theywill bo unable to do more than merely transact business. In the Assembly, the want-of-conh'dence motion was speedily disposed of on Tues day. There was a full attendance of members. Mr Smith, in a speech of over an hour's duration, dwelt on tbo short comings of the Ministry, and the manner in which Mr Berry had abandoned all the liberal measures in order to ensure bis own possession or oliice. When he sat down Mr Berry did not reply. Mr Service said the Opposition could not do otherwise than support the motion, but he disclaimed any responsibility. A division was taken, ayes 39, noes 44. The majority tor the Govern ment live. O'Loghlau, McKean, Smith, and O'Shannassy were the only votes in addition .to the ordinary Opposition re corded. Only one member was absent. The result was received with cheers. The Reform League urged the Liberal members to support the Government.

The Exhibition Commissioners of foreign and colonial Courts at a meeting on Tues day, at which Sir Sandford presided, declined to sanction the opening of the Exhibition at night. A protest was entered against Mason sitting in the Assembly on the ground that he is a paid visitor to the Lunatic Asylum, The Speaker said it was a case in which he could not interfere. It must be settled by the Judges as to whether he had incurred any penalties. The report of the Audit Commissioners was laid on the table of the Assembly, and showed on the 30th June last, there was a deficiency of £567,937, which was made up of uninvested trust funds, £308,616 and overdraft at the banks £259,321. There was also two hundred thousand due from the revenue funds, making £767,937. In regard to the embassy accounts he stated that £3,564 was the exact amount expended, leaving £1,065 paid to the Treasury, and £370 in transition from England. The cist of Telegrams amounting to £424 was not Included in this expenditure. The House proceeded on Estimates. Three men were sentenced at the City Court to six months' for assaulting a Chinaman.

Adelaide, December 17.

Parliament meets on the 4th January for a short session, during which only measures will be passed to validate other proceedings of the recent Conference.

Brisbane, December 17.

George Lukin, late Under-Secretary of Mines, has been appointed Warden and Police Magistrate at Gympie, the former office beiDg discontinued. The racehorse Melbourne died of thirst at Beadena station in Wanego. He would not drink brakish water.

The members of the Opposition enter tained Grim'tb, their leader, at a dinner yes terday prior to his departure for England. The body of Patrick Reynolds, alias Bendonnely, who attempted to murder Mrs Tilly at Veresdale was found in a waterhole a mile from the scene of the outrage. Near the body a bottle labelled poison wag found and a pistol. Mrs Tilly was able to sit up and sign her depositions, and will probably recover, notwithstanding her wounds.

A ratepayer or North Invercargili has been fined £1, with £3 7s costs, for obstructing the Council in the conduct of its business. The obstruction consisted in stamping on the floor while the minutes were being read by the clerk. A guest at a Taranaki dinner said Mount Egmont was the finest he had ever seen, (Loud cheers.) But it looked best from the Patea side. (Loud groans.) The speaker subsided.

The " Poverty Bay Herald " is wrath with Judge Richmond for saying that the crime of the man Jobnstonjrnust lie at the door of the Gisborne people owing to their sensual habits.

Messrs Dargaville and Burleigh, the Auckland lawn tennis champions, carried all before them at Hamilton, winning 18 games out of 23 played against Messrs F. A. Whitaker and Laishley, the Waikato representatives. A jury at Wellington did a funny thing the other day. They found a true billagainst a prisoner for stealing a horse, but " no bill "'for stealing a saddle and bridle which were on the animal at the time.

Mr Butler, the new contractor for the Cambridge mails, has arrived in Waikato with a handsome and commodious coach. There is talk about reduction of fares be« tween Hamilton and Cambridge. A man at a Canterbury Court was fined with costs to the amount of 275. He offered 20s on account and to pay the balance in a week. Accepted. He turned round and the Constable observed him selectine £1 from a bundle of notes. He was ordered to pay within ten minutes and stumped

up. "Do you think," asked Mrs Pepper, " that a temper is a bad thing in a woman 5" " Certainly not, ma'am," replied a gallant philosopher. "Itis a, good thing, and she ought never to loose it."

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23



I Wanted. ANTED KNOWN-The Gtanc Christmas Advertisement of Toys, Dra pery, Boots, &c, &c, will bo found ia the lth column, 4th page.—W. H. Dampior. ANTED, a Good Plain Cook.— Applj __ to Mrs J. C. firth, Mount Bden. WANTkD, a strong Lad to attend a steam engine.—Apply *• tab Office. WANTED, a Man to' milk.-John Lamb, 33, Queen-atreet. TX/'ANTEL» ) a young woman ass General T " Servant.-Apply to Mrs Grice, Registry Ofllce, Newmarket. WANTED, a Useful Man for Farm and Garden Work ; to Plough. Milk, Drive, &c—o. T. Wren, Mount Eobson. Remuera. WANTED, a good Lad tor a round, ot a Man to do a round and slaughter pre ferred.— T. Hedger, Kyber Pass. ANTED for the Country, a Boy about 16 years of age.—Apply at Cruick shank and Miller, Queen-street. WANTED, Second Waiter; must have a knowledge of the trade; also, good reference,—Hoyal Mail Hotel. WANTED, a respectable Female Ser vant, for North Shore.—Apply Messrs R. and R. Dudor, Dovonport, ANTED KNOWN : The Fresh Goods -Girls' Largo Straw Sun Hats, 6d; Boys' Handsome) Sunday Strawß, Is. Fresh Toys, &o. —W. 11. Dampier. WANTED, a Comfortable Bed and Sit ting Room, for about one month, within flvo minutes walk of tho wharf.—Address " W." Star Ofllco. WANTED KNOWN, Ticket for Cheap Kxouraionto Motutapu, por|Coinorang, can be had from Dallon and Whcolor. Fare, there and back, including lunch and tea, 33. WANTED, all Frenuentois to KotiPs Publio Hot Baths, Victoria-street Kaßt, to know that tho Baths will bo opun on Christ maa and Sunday niornings from 5 till lOa.m.H WANTED, Situation a8 Ktoreman in any kind of business; liaa boon usod to all sorts ot work in a browory.—Apply to " H.F.," Post Oflico, Panmura. WXNTEiVTonderTfor Splitting about 3.000 sleepora.—Particulars at the mill, Whangapoua, or at tho olHoe of tho Now Zea land Timber Co., Custom-houso BtreotWest. WANTED, a Freehold Allotment in a good thoroughfare; a houso or shop not objeotod to,—Address, with particulars and luwcßt prloo, to "F. F.," Btah OHlce. ANTED KNOWN, that those de- Birlng Tickets for St. Matthew's Christ mas Treo oan still obtain thorn. Keo advortise ment. ANTED KNOWN, the Number of Customers for Damnler's Wonderful Bargains yosterday (Wednesday), ascertained by an mfalliblo way (boy's checks), was 185. Audi tors : A. P. O'Loary, W. C. Homers, J. Oakes, H. Quinn, T. Oiaby. W. 11. Loqniing. WANTKD KNOWN, that you can Dress well for a small weekly payment by going to Munro & Milligan, See advertise ment in front page. ANTED.—Ask for Waito's Fruit Preserving Tins j and sco you get them. Sold by all Ironmongers, and at the Factory, Fort Bcreet.-H. Waite. Wholesalo Tinsmith. W"" ANTED KNOWN.—The Tom Thumb Printing Pross is a splendid l'roaont for tho Juveuiloß at Christmas-tide. Price, 7s (id, at C. W. Goodson's, 111, Quoon- Btreet. WANTED KNOWN.—Christmas I're sunts, Toys of nil sorts enn bo had at loss than half town prices, at St. Matthew's Sohool-roam, TIII9 (Thurnduy) ICVBNING, and Kridar Afternoon. A Christmas Cake still undrawn. ___ __ ANJijD EXCUKSIONISTStokuow that the Bay Viow Toa and Strawberry Gardens, North rota, Stokes Point, aro now opon. Kvery Accommodation for Visitors. WANTED, Christmas Card Purchasers to call and inspect tho Beautiful Assort ment nt C. W. Uoodaon's. 7,500 just received from London, and ottered at marvellously low prices, commencing at Id eacb. All now stock. —111, Queon-strect. ANTED KNOWN, that J MORKI son, Asphalter, has Removod to his Now Yard Custom-Houao-stroot West, between Hobßon and Nelson-streets. Asphalting at tended to on tho shortest notice. Also, a Largo stock ct FLrowood. cut and uncut; wholesalo and retail. WANTED KNOW N.—Orders tor Minca Pies, &c, will bo received by W. D. Dallen. Confectlonor. Dressed Poultry, in any quantity at 3 hour.'notice. Christmas Gooda In stock.—\V. D. Dallon, Queen-Btrcet. WANTED KNOWN, that Kcnl Good Board and Residonce can be obtained at John Parkor'a, left-hand side Grey-stroot.— Terms Ono Guinea per week; or, Ono Shilling Por meal. WANTED KNOWN, that the Cheapest House in Town for good Boots and Phoes of all sorte and sizes is tho Cheap Boot Shop, corner of Queen-street and Markot Kn tranoo. Como one, como all. No credit to pay for. Largo Btock. Must sell. ANTED 7 Our Customers to Notice that our Clothing and Tailoring KBtab lishni"i f. will not bo opon after half-past 7 on Christ 18 Kvo. Roll up early.—Phillips' Mart, Queei ■ ireot. ANTED, to Sell cheap, 21b tins of Fancy Biscuits, Gray, Dunn, and Co., of Glasgow ; 211b tins of tho Best Salmon, only Is 2d por tin, lib Una 7d ; Carpet Tacks, 2d per packot, i packets for Ca ; Cod Fish, <id per lb.- H. Watts, Htt-atreot WANTED, Strangers and Travellers visiting Auckland will ilnd tho largest outfitting stock in the Colony to seloct from nt tho NEW ZKiLAND CLOTHINQ FACTORY. ThOU- Banda of Customers testify to tho superior quality and fitting of tho garments mado by them. Auckland branch: Queen-atreot (opposite Theatro Royal), and at Albert-street, Thames. ANTED, Eettany's Customers to know the result of Drawing :—No. C 5 drew the Itt prize, a side of Bacon ; No. 33, 2nd prize, a large Ham; and No. 85, a Prime Cheese. Will thoao who hold tho above numbers pleaso call at 8 o'clock p.m. To-morrow at tho Central Stall, and receive their glfte?—A..B. ANTED tho Public to Know, that Wendel's excellent Winks —a roally Bplendid drink for the summer— can now bo obtained at tho Manufactory, Symonda-street, and at all the Hotels in Auckland. Prizo modal at Sydney Exhibition, and testimonials from all tho leading medical men of Auokland. Price, per bottle, 2s Cd. VVT ANTED KMUWN. To all in Want op Money.—L. H Neu mogen is prepared to advance tho some on poraonal or any other security, repayable by Weekly instalments.—Note the address: 160, Queen-street, opposite the Savines' Bank. WANTED KNOWN, that the New Zealand Timber Company (Limited), having purchased the Buainess and Prtmisf 8 of Messrs Carlaw & Co., aro now offering ail their Stock at Greatly lteducod Rates. The wholo must be clo.rud off by tho 31st instant. All orders will bo promptly attended to by Mr John Carlaw (late Carlaw & Co.), at the New Zealand Timbar Company's temporary premiseß, Cub tom-honso street West. W ANTED, every person about to Build or requiring Building Material n large or small quantities to. call or] Bend thoir orders to the AUCKLAND TIMBER COMPANY (Limited). By aid of new and high-class Machinery, every description of Building Materials manu factured of a quality, and at prices, hitherto unknown in the Colony. Trial solicited. Prices to meet tho times, Special advantages for cash. —Works : Custom-houso-street West. Office: Custonc-houße-Btreet Bant, near Wharf WOKKING MEN ! !—Plenty of Good Toa at the T Pot for Is Gd por lb; a good Sugar at 4d; Rice, 2Jd; Uorn Flour, Cd; Can dles (full weights), lud; Btoneleßs Jams, K.B. (the best brand), only 7d; Marmalado, 8d; French Prunes, 7d; New Dates, 6d; Very Fine Preserved Ginger, Is per tin1, Yorkshire Relish. 7Jd per bottle; Bloater Paste, fid; Smoked Cod Robb, 9d; Kippered Uerrines, Is; Goodall, Blackhouse and Co. s Potted Ham, Tongue, Beef, Strasburg, Mixed Game, Pheasant, Partridge, only 7d per tin; Pigs Jowls, reducod to 3d.— V. Howfn and Brother. Queen-street W7"ANTED KNOWN, Stationery a T T English prices; Ruled Not 6 Paper (cream laid), 2d per quiro; Envelopes, 2d per packet; Foolscap and Letter, 9d per quire all kinds of Fanoy Note Paper and Kuvelopes; Mourning Stationery, Account, Pass, and Pocket Bookß, Pens, PenoilH, Bibles, Albuniß, &c, &c, at prices before unknown in Auokland; a few Boss Puzzles left, at 1b ; the Game of Trevole. Is 6d; Tom Thumb Printing Press, 8s; Climax Dater, 30s; Automaton Pencil Stamp, 7s 6d ; the Initial Rubber Stampß, Is each, with Pad and Ink for marking linen or stamping paper or envelopes. Supplied at Goodaon's, 111, Queen-street.—Observe tho Address. \X> ANTED, to Sell (cheap), lot of V T Leathor Machine Needles, only 4d doz; Chrlßtmas Cards, 6d doz; lot of China Dolls, 6d to 13s each; 3-feet long Dress Dolls, Gd to Is 6d ; Large Boxes of Paints, with Brushes, only 9d; Riding Whips, 9d; Babies' Feeding Bottles, with two Brushes, only 9d; Plates, i and 0; Jugs, 4to the sot. only 4s 6d; Jugs, 3to the set, 4s; Brown Teapots, lOd to 2a: Black Teapots, to 3s; Brown Teapots, with metal lids, 2b 6d to 4s; Tart Tins, i for 6d, 9 for Is; Yellow Pie Dishes, Bd.to Is 3d; Tea, 2s lb, 188 box; Lemon Peel, Is 6dlb; Light Blue. 8d lb; Harpor Twelvetrees' 1 Washings, only 6d doz; Clothes Pegs, 4 dozen for 6d, Is 3d a gross: Poison Cornflour, 3d lb; Wineglasses, 6d eaoh, os doz; Tumblers, 5s doz: the Victor Knife and Scißsors Sharpener and Glass-cutter, only 9d; Small Trays.la; sauce 7d bottle ; Baßina, 3d to 6d; lot ot Large Pictures, Is each, 3 for 2s 6d; Spectacles, Is pair, 3 pairs for 2s 6d; Epsom Salts, 4d per dozen paokets; Chambers, 2sand2s6d;ChinaDolls'Heads,Bdto4s each; Wire Nails, Hlbs in a paoket, only 2s Cd; plaid Matches, 6d and 7d doz; Glass Salt Cellars, 4d; Government Disinfeoting Powder, for taking away all kinds of smells, only 6d lb; Tar Soap, for sick rooms. 5 cakes for 6d: Onions, 2d lb, 71bs for Is: Nest Eggs, 5 for Cd; China Kgg Cups, only 2d each.-H. WATTS Pitt-street, WANTED K.NOWN, trom 0 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, the Kohi-nor—tho most bril liant illumination in Auckland—is to be seen at C. W. Goodson's. 111, Queen-street, where, in addition to the varied assortment of new gonds (all imported within tbelast six months), a special consignment has been just received suitable for 'Xmas and New Year's presents. The trade motto being, "Small profltß and quick returns, or, "A nimble 6d better than a Blow la."—Wat ches : Waltham, key and keylets: Geneva, Alluminium, Silver, Gilt, andMecal Cases, from 30s; French-American Clocks and Alarms, com prising : Eight-day and Keyless French. Kllioti cal Carriage, Jokers, Peepo'-day, Carriage Alarms, Prince, Princess, Nutmeg, La Belle, Pirate, Wheel, Banner. &c, &c, from 7s Gd, ex cellent time-keepers, and handsome in appear ance. Fresh arrival of Potosi Silver Goods, being white all through mot plated), wearing equal to silver. Forks, Spoons, Cups. Castors, Cruets, Waiters, Napkin Kings, &c.; Gold and Silver Jewellery; Alluminium, Gilt and Silver plated, in Brooches and Sets, Studs. Kings, Soli taires, Necklets, &c.; Monogram Vesta Boxes; Kicking Mules, 80-peeps; .Elephant and Dog Inkstands: Table and Pocket Cutlery in great variety; <fnives and Forks, from 7s per doz.; Covers, from 4s 6d per pair; Pocket Kniveß. fromCd; Sycamore Bread Platters, from 2s tid; Knives, from Is 6d; Butchers Knives, from 9d; Scissors, from is, at Goodsona (opposite Tonka Mart), 11, Quoen.Btrcet.



( Wanted. I \tTANTED k!nOWN, that, Hazard'n ft ShoqtinfcGallery-lOyardßlong—isoper 1 daily for Rifle and Histol Practice, and for Test ng Shot Guna.—l6o, Qneen-Btreet. Vkf ANTED KNOWN, that E. Can V , pd Spn have to hand Building Timbei ■ in .Kanri and.Whito Pine, Shingles, House 1 Blor-ks, Palings, Posta. Rails, and Firewood in . th,eir Yard, Custom-house-street West, opposite t end of Hobßon-street. N.8.-rThe,. increasing demand for White Pine has induced them to ,' arrange for a constant snpoly. ANTED KNOWN, that D. Gbld'ie .is prepared to sell .lit kinda of Building and other Timber, including Hardwood, Spokes, • Felloes, Iron-Bark and Blue-Gum Shafts, Blocks, Palinns and Shingles, at hia Yards, Lower Albert-street, near Dock. at. the lowest cash S rices. Tie timber, being under cover, is bettor aa that purchased elsewhere. WAN TED, North Shore Uxcursio mat to call at Mrs Poster's Luncheon Booms (Two doors from the Flagstaff Hotel), where they can be accommodated with Tea and Coffee at any horns Kvery attention paid to the com fort o( Visitors. Chops and Steaks. Straw berries during the season. Apartments to Let. Private .Board and Residence. Terms moderate. Picnic Parties sup"Hp.d at twelve hours notice. WANTED, Admirers of the Iteautifulj Purchasers of the Useful, and Students of the Economical, to call and inspect the Goods just rooeivod per s.s. 'Durham,' from London, at the Novelty DepOt, 111, Queen-street. Every I article is marked in plain figures, at prices hitherto unknown In Auckland. The great variety and novelty of goods rendor them especially adapted for Christinas and New Year Presents. 0. W. GOODBON, Opposite Tonka'B Mart tj oui si bootsi Wanted, my Customers and the Pnlbio to know that I have Opened my Now Shop with a woll-assortad Stock of Boots and Shoos o( every description, at prices to suit the times. Note tho address: J. GKKKN, Victoria-street, near Nelson-Btroet, Auckland. Tenders. "XTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. No. 20-STATION BUILDINGS CONTRACT. Public Works Office. Auckland, December IG, 1830. Tondors will bo received at tbis office until noon of FRIDAY, Slut Docember, 1880, for the Krectlon of a PassUngor l-tatien. Goods Shed, Station-master's Houso, and other Works, at Hondorson, Swanson, Waitakcroi, Murowat, and Kumeu, Stations on the Kaipara-Waikato Railway. Plans, specifications, and conditions can bo eoen at this ofllco, and at the Warden's Olllco, Thames, 'lenders must bo uddrcsscd to the lion, the Minister for Public Works, Auck land, and markod outside, '• Tendor for No. 20, Station Buildings Contract," Tho lowest or any tondor will not necessarily bo accepted. By command. JAMKB STEWART, District Knglneor. »TIENDERS for Improvements and Addi- L tions to the Tcaohor's Dwelling, Turanga Creek School (near Howlck) will be received by tho Kducation Board, Wyndham-stroet, Auck land, until noon of TUESDAY, 4th January Next, I'laiia and Specification at the Office of tho Hoard, nnd on application to tho Chairman, District .School Coinmitteo, Turanga Oreok. MOUNT EDEN HIGHWAY DISTRICT. NOTICE. Tondors aro roqulred for several Road Works in tho bbove district. Plans and spocillcations may be inspected at tho Store, No. JO, Victoria street, whoro 'Condors will alao bo reooived up to 1 o'clock p.m. of January the 10th, 1851. T. THOMPSON, Chairman. 1%/fOUNX EDEN HIGHWAY BOARD. Tenders for Cavting Road Motal and Scoria .Ash during the current year will be recoivod by tho undersignod up to January the 10th, 1881, at i o'clock p.m. T. THOMPSON, Chairman. TENDERS required for the Removal of Harrison's School, and tho Krectlon of foursmtJl Cottages (Labour only), until MON DAY, noon, tho 27th instant. Tho lowest or any tendor not necessarily accepted. J. JAOKMAN, Nolson-Btreet. Meetings. -KTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COM JLI PANY. Tho Ordinary HALF-YKARLY MEETING of Shareholders will bo hold at tho Offices of the Company, Auckland, at 2 p.m. on WEDNES DAY, the 12th January, to receive tho Report and elect two Directors and Auditors. Tho Transfer Books will bo Closed from the 30ih instant till the 12th prox. By order of the Board. GEORGE P. PIERCE, General Manager. December 22, 1880. HAMILTON AND AUCKLAND (TK AROHA; PROSPECTING AS SOCIATIONS. A United Meeting of the above will be held, at No. 5, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Qaeen-atreot. Auckland, on THURSDAY, 23rd instant, at 7.30 p.m. Business: Important. oeorgkkdgkcumbh:, ( Snoroto ,, 00 JOHN R. RANDER3ON, j Secretaries. Publications. NOW READY! NOW READY! i BRETT'S A UCKLAND A LMANAO A. J\. AND Provincial Handbook, WITH wniCH IS PKBBKNTED A Large Map of Provincial District of Auckland, Specially Constructed and Kngravbd hi W. and A. K. Johnston, Gkoqra!phebs AND ENGRAVBBS TO TUE QUEEN. / / THE CONTENTS / INCLUDE NEW AND INTERESTING DESCRIPTIVE MATTER UIGH-WATER TABLES ILLUSTRATIONS OF NEW ZEALAKD SCENERY NEW GUIDE TO HOT LAKES FULL SYNOPSIS OF LAND LAWS AND CROWN LANDS OPEN GRANT AND FOSTER'S REFOET ON AUCK LAND NEW DIRECTIONS FOR FARM AND GARDEN &C., &C, &C. PRICE—ONE SHILLING. N.B.—Obtainable from all Stationers and from the Evening Star Office. Drapery. T AS T FE W DAYS. OF THE G C S R H A EEL A A IS T P ! DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP ON THE! 31st DECEMBER, S3T For tho remaining days of tho SALE, tho Balance oil tho Stock will be Marked in Plain Figures, at SLAUGHTERING PRICES, to onablo a CLEARANCE to be effected. THE GOODS MUST BE DISPOSED OF, And, therefore, BARGAINS such as have never before been offered in tho city will be obtainable during the NEXT SEVEN DAYS. I CALL AND INSPECT. ONLY ONE WEEK LONGER 1 HOMEKFIELD & TECR, DKAPEKS, CLOTHIERS, &C, QUEEN-STKEET, AUCKLAND.



To hei. ) rp6 LET, Two New Shops and Duelling i I housps in Mount Eden Road.—Apply Mr ■ Jack, Symonds street. _«___ TO LET, House of Six Rooms; gas an< gas fittings: and water laid on. Waterloi « Quadrant.—W. and J. Frater, Shortland-streot TO LET, in Conquest Place. Parnell, twi Five-roomed Cottages.—Apply S. Meekan ! Parnell Rise. TO LET, a Three-roomed Cottage, h , Victoria-street, •with flour garden am : verandah.—Apply M.f, Foley, Grooer, Hobson I street. _^__ i TO LET, 4-robnied Qottage, nearly new largo cistern and every convenience Mount Roskill Road.—Apply to MOrley am White, Kden Terrace. fllU LET, Newmarket, several 4-roomec .1 Cottages (oew); also, a Villa Residenos o: 5 rooms (new); a 7-roomed House, jvlanakai Road, Ms per week.—Apply to Willian Dinnieon. TO LET, a Six-roomed House, with snop good position (or boarding house; greer groosr, etc.; water laid on; low rent.—Apply al the Cheap Furniture Mart. Victoria-street Kast. next the Public Hot Baths. TO LET, Residence near the water, situ ated in St. Mary's Road, Ponsonby; rent. 18s per week. Also, near the above, » nice Cottage, 6 rooms, well, tank, stable, cart-shed, good garden, &c., 12s 6d per week, Also, or main road, Ponaonby, House of 5 rooms, &c, Also, a Gentleman's Residence and splendid Grounds in the suburbs.—Full particulars from V. F. Evans, Estato Agent, 74, Queen-street. "VTORTH bHOKK — Houses to Lei J-l Furnished or Unfurnished. Building Sites and Cottages for Sale.—Oliver Mays, Posl Office Store, JJevonport. mm ■\TOIiTH SHORE, To Let for une -LH Month, a Six-roomed Furnished Cottage: yell situated.—R. and R. Under. TVT 0 R T II C O T E. TO LTCT, for a term, Mr Tunny's Residence, Stokes' Point; six large rooms, grounds beauti fully laid out, and delightful viow. E. HORNB, Shortland-street. For Sale. FOR SALE (ii rare cnance for a poor man, as it must be sold), IGI acres Choice Country Land, situated in tho Parish uf Puke atua, County of Kden, it> tho Wainui High way District. The property is niooly Bitnatcd, commanding an extensive viow. It fronts two main roads, and sottiori' farms not far distant, and adjoins Mr Scott's farm. The whole country around is valuable property, and rising in value. The whole is clearod, and is nsarly all level. The above is offered at 7s 9d per acre.—Apply to Carbines and Lusher, Auctioneers, Queen street. OR SALE, about Three Tons Stable Manure.—Apply at Greyhound Yards. FOR SALE (£65 cash), Farm, 31 Acres, vartly improved, fencod, and good supply of wood and water, metalled road round two Bides; price £505.—Apply this office. JpOR SALE, or To Letra~First-rate C Business in Waikato. Stock at a valua tion if required.—Apply to L. P. Nathan & Co. jji\OR^ALE (Grace-street, Ponsonby), a JJ well-finished House, and about|acro garden, &c: 110 ft. frontage to Grace-street, very good position, &o.—D. g. Evans. T>AKNELL.— Nice House of six rooms, X «re , Sec, in good position. Must be sold. Price, only £200.-D. F. Evans, Estate Agent, 71, Quoon-street. Oil SALE, a Comfortable Family Residence, within an easy distance of Nelson, in a moßt healthy locality; with 7 acres of good land, two of which is a SDlendid orchurd in full boaring. Terms easy.—Furthor particulars, apply Office of this paper. I/IOR SALE, in Newton, near Fairburn's F property, a very nice Hou»e of S rooms, workshop, fowl-house, tank, well, pump, good garden; all in lirst-olass order, and in uood position. Only £210.—D. F. Evans, Estate Agent, 7J, Quecn-streot. jjjjj 0 T 1 C E. TO BAKEKS, The Best Bakery Business ia the Waikato FOR SALE.—For Particulars address " G. B. D.," Post Office, Cambridge. AND IN THEIsLAND OF MOTU TAPU FOR SAuE. Offers are invited for tho JPurohaso of tho One sixth Undivided Share or Interest of Robert Maxwell in 2200 acres in the Island of Motutapu, Hauraki Gulf, forming Section 37-lf.c, in the County of Kden, and Piovinoe of Auckland ; It ia hell under tho Crown Grant, Registered No. 42136, and Robert; Maxwell is one of the Six Grantees, tenant j in common. The land is bounded towards the North and East by high waier line on tne shore; towards South South Hast and South by land granted to Robert Graham; towards tho West by high wator line on the shore to Public Reserve; thenco by said Public Reserve; and thence to wards the Wost by highwater lino on the shore. Motutapu Island Is one of the Gems of the Hauraki Gulf; rich and fertile; and the Share for sale, when partitioned, would form an ex cellent farm for a working settler. For further particulars apply to SIEV WRIGHT & STOUT. Solicitors, Wellington. Wellington, 17th December. 1880. ICp O R SALE. FINK FARM AND~GOOD FLAX MILL. Goor'l Flax Mill, with water-power capablo of driving any amount of machinery, together with fine Farm of 200 acres of alluvial land unsurpassed in quality, with over 1,000 tons lot very fine Flax, • and abundance in the neighbourhood, fhls property is nearly all fenced and subdivided, and in culti vation. There is a nice new house of 7 rooms, with large Barn, Garden, and Orchard. It is orly 40 miles distant from Auckland, and has railway communication, with (rood roads, along v/ith water carriage for Produce to railway station.—Apply to George Fraser, or J. C. Anderson, No. 6, South British Insurance Buildings. VILLA SITES, CAMPiJiSLLVILLE, PONSONBY. Mr John C impbem, has instructed the under signed to dispose of all his Choice Villa Sites as above. These allotments, having a large frontage to Ponsonby and Shelly Beach Roads, Curran, I Kmmett, and Sursfleld streets, are unsurpassed for position, view of harbour, size, &c. The allotments are marked off on tho ground. Price and terms on application. DIGNAN & ARMSTRONG, , i and 5, Imperial Chambers, I Vulcan Lane. lm o It G a" l c 1 "CALEDONIAN"ENGINE, lOlta. Cylinder. 1 •' SOHO " ENGINE, Giin. Cylinder. 1 " HORIZONTAL 1 ENGINE, Sin. Cylinder. 2 " STEAM LAUNCH " ENGINES, 4&in. Cylin der, fitted with Link Motions. 1 " WINDING " ENGINE, 7in. Cylinder, fitted with Link Motions. TUBULAR BOILERS, Vortical or Horizontal I WOOL PRESS, Screw, 7ft. 6in. x 3}in. diameter. 1 PAIR TWIN FOILKRS and Mountings Complete, 20 H.P. Nominal. R. H. YEOMAN, ALBERT BOILER WORKS. T> A2J A N"A S ! T> ANANAS I BANANAS! BANANAS! BANANAS IJD. TO 2D. TEKLB. (By the Buhch ) A. OTTO, Opposite Fisher & Co., Butchers, QUEEN STREET. g r—-e i. 1000 BA.GB W. & W. FINE 1000 BAGS W. & W. COARSE ON HAND AND TO ARRIVE PER 'LOCH URR,' From London. In lots to suit purchasers. W. S. LAURIE, 7, WYNDHAM-STREET. nUALI |1OAL!! r* O A L!!! WHAU WHATJ COAL MINES, WHANGAREI. OFFICE: No. 8, Lower Queen-street. W. SLOANE, Agent "O" UI: It BKOiIJS XR S, .tIA YE NOW LANDING, C 'Famknotu' and 'Loch Eoon, 1,200 PACKAGES, Consisting oi 3ROCERIES AND OILMEN'S STORES, AND HAVE FOX SALE AMERICAN RANGES AND STOVK3 BARBED STEEL FENCING WIRE DOUGLAS PUMPS, LAWN MOWERS CORNSACKS, GRINDSTONES, OIL STONES, &c, &c, &o. Agents for J. Craig & Son's Celebrated Scotch- Whiskey. HULL BROTHERS, Auctioneers, Wine and Spirit Merchant!*' Queen-street Kauri GumJStores, Breakwater Free and Bonded Stores. Albert-asroot.



Publifc Notices. ?mHIS TL- B HOTEL, J Derby Sweep on Champion Baoo will bf , Drawn on THURSDAY next, December 30 Subscribers are requested to PAY UP before ' WEDNESDAY NEXT. J M. GALLAGHER. ' QWEEPS! | QWE EP S ! ! * CWEEPSI!! r '■ i | TOTALISATOK, TOTALISATOR. j THIS EVENING, ' Fkou Seven to Twelve o'clock. At QUEEN-STREET, ; TWO DOOES FKOM THISTLE HOTEL. i HOBBS AND GOODWIN, ; PROPRIETORS. RUIT STALLS ON THE RACE COURSE. People wishing the Right to Sell Fruit, Tea, , Coffee, &c, on the Race days, must apply to P. ; Doran. Fancy Shop, next Albert Hotel. A LEXANDRA HOTEL, Chapel-street. .XX. D. Urquhart'a Derby Sweep on the Auck land Cup will bo Drawn TO-NIGHT, at 8 o'clock. DURQUHART having Purchased No. • 4 Booth at the * uckland Races, will be glad to see all his old friends and acquaintances and guarantees that Everything he Supplies will be FIRST-CLASS. CHALLENGE. I hereby challenge W. Andrews to Run 100 Yards, (or tho Bum of £2 to £i a-aide, on January Bth.-G. W. RIDINGS. "TiISSOLUTION OF PATNERBHIP. Notice Is hereby given that the Partnership hitherto existing between James and Robert Cowan, trading in Auckland as Bakers, has this day been dissolved by mutual consent, and the business for the future will be carried on by Robert Cowan, who will .received and pay all debts of the firm. JA.MKS COWAN, ROBKUT COWAN. Witness: WiixiAir Vaughan. BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS PRE SENTS.—A few of the much-admired Self-acting Fountains, with Fish Ulobes, com plete, for sale by H. White, Hi«h-street. MINCE Pies and Christmas Cakes can ba had To-morrow Night, at the Con fectioner's Table at the Market House, and at the Crown Bakery, Hobson-street. Jewel pack ets, Id; Jujubes, Id per oz. Other goods equally cheap.—J. Tremain, City Market.; IT is Beally Wonderful where F. Tomlin son, Draper, Parnell, gets such a Large and Choice Assortment of Fancy Goods from ? Look in his window. /CHRISTMAS CHEER—If you really \J like a cup of good Tea, try my "Very Rich Deep Brown Tea," at 3s per lb, or Bibs for 16s Od; New Currants, Id. par lb; Sileme Raisins, off stalk, |8d; Sultanas, dressed, 8d; Mixed Peel, Is 6d; New Figs, lar«o boxes, 2s: Barcelona Nuts, 9d; Wino Biscuits, by tho tin, 9d; New Potted Meats, New Curry, New Jollies, Jordan Almonds, &c; Hhlp htoro Treacle, 4d; Shin 3toro Dried Apples, 6id; Cornflour, 6d; Sulad Oil (job), 6d; Rice. 2Jd; u.OOO Cigars (something line), 3 for Is; Honey, 6d; Virginia Tobacco, la ild (less to the trade); 450 boxes Choice Teas, 20s, 235, 255, and 27s per box; Hlbs bag MoUill's Best Oatmeal, 2a3d; Company's No. 1 Sugar, 20s per bag; Limejuice. lOd.-FBBDK. Whitehead, Victoria-street, Auckland. TEKMS-CASH. CIHRISTMAS and New Year Cards for > the Million; the Largest and Chciceat Selection in Auckland. From Id each.—F. Tomlinson, Draper, Parnell. nnHE Secretary will be obliged to those JL Ladies who havo undertaken to work for ;he Christmas Tree to be held for tne Young Women's Institute, will kindly send in their contributions as soon as poßßible.—Young Women's Institute, Queen-street, December 20, 1880. T>ROF. FRASER will be a G7>jlxS\ 3 home for the purpose of giving Crnj Private Examinations during the D®vgwff holidays. r f*f Laat ay 'n *°wn, Saturday, I January Ist. 1 V Persons who want china busts, A \ etc., will pleaao send at once, M§^* -PONSONBY ROAD, ■Sr Top of Franklin Road, Anokland. ■|fl O U N D AT LAST. JOHN EARLE, A G H N T. iy o t. I o is. Wm. PYE has removed to the New uildings on Queen-street Wharf—Rail way Dining Rooms —and hopes to see his old customers back again, and also invites the general public to give him a.caU. BAY OF ISLANDS COAL COMPANY (LIMITED). NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS. On and after the Ist January, 1881, a Cer tificate, stating the exact quantity of coal put on board, will be given by the Shipping Master to the Master of every vessel loading coal from the Kawakawa Colliery. Customers and the general Public, when purchasing cargoes of coal or paying freight thereon, are reoom mendod to do so only in accordance with the quantity mated in this Shipping Certificate. By order of the Board. HENRY GILFILLAN, JUN., } Secretary. Auckland, December IG, 1880. mHE TtfEW pHOTOGRAPHY. INSTANTANEOUS PICTURES! MARTIN & PARTINGTON, PHOTOGRAPHISTS, Market Entrance, Queen-street. Mr Josiah Martin having made speoial Btudy at the Royal College ot Cflemistry, London, of ths Latebt Improvements in Rapid Photo graphy by the Gelatine-Bromide process, has entered into "Partnership with Jiir W. H. T. Partington (late with Me ssrsHemue and Hanna and Mr Bartlett), and will Open their new Por trait Gallery in a few days. The great Buceess which has attended these new Dry Plates in Kurope and .America has established their superiority, anfi produced quite a Kevoldtion in Photography. The most beautiful Pictures, preserving the Natural Attitude and Expression of the sitter, can now be taken in scarcely one second of time, and without any delay in preparation. Children's Portraits and Family Groups, can be photographed in an instant, without the least constraint. For Out-door Photography thiß process has superior advantages. Picnic Parties, Portrait Groups and Views, also Photos, of Horses and other animals, will be taken on the shortest notice. WILL OPEN IN A FEW DAYS. YJVT D. DA L LE N, BAKKR AND CONFECTIONER, O.UEKN STREET, In thanking his Customers for their Patronage this last 12 months, Will be happy to tako any orders for Christ mas, by way of Drksskd Poultry, Christmas Mince Meat, Mince Pins, Plum Puddings, In various sizes to Order, and on Reasonable Terms. Orders to bo given in early. rsiO STOREKEEPERS AND HOUSE JL holders. Thoso who once make purchases from the Extensive and Varied Stock of EARTHENWARE, CHINA, AND GLASS WARE, Kept by the undersigned, will admit that Cus tom-house-street is the proper place to go to, EDWARD LEWIS. An Experienced Packer Hngaged. AUCKLAND SAVINGS BANK. xx. The Trustees are prepared to LEND Money on Freehold Securities in sums of £30 and up wards. Applications for Loans to be sent in by i TUESDAY, tho 4th January, 1881. RICHARD CAMERON, Manager. MRS. ALLAN WEb T teacher of Vocal and Instrumental Music. Present Address— Devonshire House, Hobson-street. rnENCING! FENCING! FENCING! I can do all kinds of Fencing at lower prices nan anybody. Here's the proof: Best Hobarton Paline Fence, 58s; Heart Kauri Posts and Rails, and Kauri Palings. 455; Puriri Posts and 3 Hobarton Rail*. 41s; ao Kauri, 31s; Wiro Fence (5 wires), 20a: Top Rail, 25s ; Puriri Posts, Hobarton Top Kail and b wires, 335. Other kinds equally cheap. Tho materials nnd work of best description. Large stocS of Posts and Rails for tale, at low prices. Posts bored and morticed, and rails dressed on ground. SAM. WHITE, Fencer, Oustom-hoaso-slroot,



Public Notices. ■rSVflb T^XCURSION TO THAMES. j S^"*" CHRISTMAS DAY. The b.b. •ROTOMAHANA1 . Will leavd Queen-street Wharf, on 25th inst, CHRISTMAS DAY. at 7 Morning. Hemming j ; on Sunday 26th, at 12 Noon. Return Tickets: Saloon:—Sevev Shillings and Sixpence ("s Cd). Steerage:- .Five SHILLINGS (OS), T|T XOURSION , THE LAKE ON BOXING DAY (Monday, Deo. 27). The p s. 'ENTERPRISE' Will leave the Queen-street Wharf at 5.30 a.m. and 12,30 p.m., returning at i p.m. and 6.30 p.m. Return Tickets, Is 6d. WM. CARRICK, ; Secretary a.N.S. Ferry Co, TiiST TWO EVENINGS OF THE S3T GRAND CATHOLIC BAZAAR.-SI ALBERT HALL OPEN FROM 10 A,II. TO 10 P.M. DO NOT MISS IT. ADMISSION-IS. /CHURCH OF ENGLAND CEMEIERY Persons removing Feme, Shrub 3, or Flowers from the Cemetery or Golly will be prosecuted. By order of the Trustees. W. S. COCHRANE. . Secretary. KARANGaHAPE HIGHWAY DIS TRICT. "DOG REGISTRATION ACT, 1880." Notice is hereby given that thefollowingplace has been appointod the Kegistration Office for Kegietering Dogs in the Karanaahape Highway District :— Tub Chairman's Residence, Newton Road, And that MR GEO. D. BJSVIN is appointed Registrar undor the Act. THUS. HAYF.B, Clerk. December 23,1880. mO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS. MRS GENERAL STODDARD begs to call attention to the necessity for watchful care as well as good education, in the cape of diugh tors especially; she can comfortably ac commodate eight boarders In the two cottages she now has, and as soon as Bho prudently can he will secure a larga and commodious house. Mrs Btoddard will also engaje masters for Singing and for advanced pupils in Musi'', the charges for which must necenßarily be higher than those in her present terms, which are for efficient lady teachers only. Mrs Stodoard hopes to make all committed to her care feel that she is a true friend, as well as teacher and guide; and, vyhether in recreation or in ntudies, she will exercise a supervision which will prevent evil and form character. Llttlo boys also received. School will n WEDNESDAY. February 2nd, when th children onlyiwill be received whose fees are aid in advance. TKRMS: Per Quarter. Boarders 12J guineas Do., more than one of same family, each 11l „ Day Pupils, over 12 years .. ..2 „ „ „ under 12 years .. .. li ~ „ ~ more than one of family under 12, paoh .. .. 1J „ Extras and weekly ror me as per circular. Mrs General Stoddard wul also hold Eremng Classes for Young Women, married or single, twice a week, beginning FtfIDAY, February dth, from 7 to 9 o'clock. Subjects: Knglish Composition, Arithmetic, and entertaining reading. Terms: One guinea per quarter, paid In ad vance. Hops Cottage, Ponbonby Road, • Near Ponaonby Hall. mHORNTON SMITH, AND FIRTH'S JL PRICES CURRENT (Wholesale) Subject to alteration without notice. Sacks. 100'fl. 60V Crown Brand Flour £ s. d. &s. d. &s. d. perton 13 0 0 13 10 0 II 0 0 T.S.&F. Canterbury Flour 12 0 0 12 10 0 13 0 0 Sharps, per ton .. 510 0 .. .. Bran,perton .. .. 510 0 .. .. Fowl Wheat .. ~ 3s. 6d. per bushel. The above prices include sacks and bagr; saok and bags not returnable Terms: Cash CITY FLOUR MILLS AND BISCUIT MANUFACTORY. —- Auckland, November 1,1880. Wo beg to advise you that our Prices from his date are as under: Sacks. lOOlbs. SOlbs. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ a. d. Anchor Flour, ton.. 12 0 0 12 0 0 13 0 0 Baker's Extra, ton.. 13 0 0 — — Sharps, per ton ..500 — — Bran, per ton ..500 — — Cabin Bread, ton .. 18 0 0 — lOOlbs. 501ba. lOOlbs. Cases .. .. 2b fid 2s Sks. Is We are yours truly, J. BYCROFT & CO. WAITEMATA FLOUR MILL'iJ PRICES CUHRENT (Wholesale). Subject to alteration without notice. Sacks. 100's. 50*3. & s. d. £ s. d. £ b. d. Fino Flour, per ton 13 0 0 13 10 0 11 0 0 J. 1.. Flour, perton 12 0 0 12 10 0 13 0 0 A. Flour, per ton 12 0 0 — — Wheat Meal .. 13 0 0 — — Sharps, per ton .. 5 1(1 0 — — Bran, perton, .. 510 0 — — The above prices include Backs and bags. Sacks and bags not returnable. Cabin Biscuits, £1.8 per ton; cases 2s 6d each. Also a large assortment of Fancy Biscuits; prio list on application. TERMS: CASH. Office: Lower Queen-street, Auckland. Ist November, 1880. JOHN LAMB. "VTEW TWEEDS AND COATINGS. ■ Just Oprned Up, at H. L. POSSENESKIE'S, NEW TWEEDS AND COATINGS, Comprising Bliss, West of England, Bannock burn, and various other manufactures of Scotch Tweeds. New Tweeds and Coatings ! A large Variety of French and German Tweeds. New tweeds and Coatings ! Worsted Coatings in ail Shades and Patterns. New Twkeds and Coatings ! Superior Meltons, Heavers, and Venetians in all shades. New Tweeds and Coatings 1 West of England Superfine Black and Blue. , NEW TWEEDS AND COATINGS! JU£T OPENED OUT, AT H. L. POSSETSTESKIE'S, Mbrchant Tailor & Habitmaker, Opposite the South British Insurance Buildings. dHOHTLAND-BTREICT, AUCKLAND. N.B.—A Large Variety in Fancy Vesting* for Summer wear. Snacial Otservance: All work warranted Hand-Made only. MR. JOHN GROGaN (late of the Prince .Albert Hotel. Onehunga), begs to inform the Public of Auckland that he has taken over (from Mrs C. Moeller) that well known Hotel in Upper Queen-street. THE QUEKIN'S HEAD; and trusts, by keeping Liquors of the Best Brands only, to receive a fair Bhare of patronage. Mr Grogan will also be glad to see any of his friends from Onehunga when they are in town. First-class accommoda tion. Good Beds. /CHRISTMAS comes but Once a Year. \J As usual, every child Purchasing Three Pair of Socks and Stockings, will Receive a Present.—F. Tomlinson, Draper, Parnell. OIA to £1,000 LENT on Building Boclety 3&-LVJ principles, or or other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. Sea List of Properties for Sale on 4th page.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane.— Seven per cent allowed on money deposited for nveßtmep' IT is Quite True I am Selling 4 Row Black Snake Bracelets at Is pair, and 6 Row at Is 3d pair.—F. Tomlinson, Draper, Parnell. ■J^-OEEL'S PATENT DYNAMITE. To Contractors^ Miners, Quarrymkn and Others. E. PORTER & CO., SOLE AGENTB FOB THB NORTH ISLAND FOR THB ABOVE DYNAMITE, Beg to call attention to the Reduction in the Price of Nobel's Best, or No. 1. Dynamite, which is now being sold at TWO SHILLINGS and SIXPENCE per lb., with Liberal Discount to the Trade and Largo Buyers. Also, to its great strength, as compared with other explosives. After repeatod trials by the largest contractors in the Australasian Colonieß, the results prove beyond dispute that "NOBEL'S" DYNAMITE is the Most Powerful and Economical, being fully Fifteen Per Cent stronger than the Aus tralian-made Dynamite and Lithofraeteur. N OBKL'S DYNA MI T X ia unequalled for the following purposes:— | Mining, Quabrying, Blasting (in hard or soft, wet or dry rock), Tunnelling, Breaking up of Wheoks and Sunken Rocks, Splitting Tree Stumps, Boulders, &c, &c. No danger from tamping. Its Safety has been completely demonstrated by the absence of accidents either in transit, in storage, or in any legitimate use. It is insensible to heavy shocks, a per cussion cap being required to develop its Giant Power. Printed instructions for using issued. with every package. Necessary Double Tape Fuse and Caps always in stock. Prico reduced. Ten Tonb of the above Just Landed, x John BulL Mr Gorman, the Company's Instructor, is now in Auckland, and on application will give any information regarding this explosive. E. PORTER & CO., HARDWARE MERCHANTS Auckland.



Ecclesiastical. T E S U S ONLY. ,J ,MRS HAMP3ON Will dolivnr a Gospel Address in the St. James'B HaU TO-NIGHT (Thursday), commencing at 7.30. Prayer Meeting every Morning, from 7 to S o'clock. , •\TOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSo} X CIATION, corner or Welleslpy and Albert Btreets.-Usual Devotional Meeting This (Thursday) Evening, at 7.30. All are iaviteoV Kecent arrivals cordially invited. OUBG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. A BREAKFAST MEETING Will be held at the Rooms on CHRISTMAS MORNING. Meeting at 7. Breakfast at 7.30. Subjeot for Conversational Meeting—2nd Corinthians, 9th. chapter, 15th verse. , ~ Tickets, Is each, for which early application is requested, may be had at the Kooms and or Members of Committee. THOS. BUDDLE, Hon. Seo. QT. MATTHEW'S SUNDAY-SCHOOL. CHRISTMAS TRKE. As many PrizßS from the above remain un drawn, those who would still desire to obtain a Ticket can do co by calling at the School any time after 6 THIS (Thursday) KVENING. and. after i o'clock To-morrow (Friday). Those having tickets can Kit their prizes at the sama time. Many Toyß can be bought at halftown prices, suitablo for presents.—Thos. H. Webb,, Secretary, ' ; Liost and Found. ONE POUND REWARD.—Lost, a. Light Bay Horse, with atar on forehead, and thiok mane divided in centre.— Anyone bringing him to C. Sutton & Co.'s Malt-house, Newmarket, will receive above reward. ,y» | REWAKD. — Lost from the Western c*' JL BpriD?s a Red Bullock; tar brand 'H.'— R. &W. Hellaby, Butchers. Hhortland-street. SS. REWARD.—Strayea, from Upper Queen-street, a Bay Pony with broken knees.—Finder please return same to G» Rogers, Cpper Queen-ttreet. S~TRaYKI>, on Tuesday, 21st instant, a Dark Chestnut Maro, branded T on offside o£ neck.—Anyone returning same to Fbabeb. and Tin-he, Pncenix Foundry, will be rewarded. OUNIj, on 16th instant, a~~Fiat tottomed Yellow Boat, with two oars and. rowlocko.—Apply Howson & Melville, Boat- Duilders. _________ BDara ana Kesidence. BEDROOM, Sittingroom, Piano, Board if required, in a Private House in Parnell, available for a gentleman.—Address, "A.Z., office of this paper. ; BED-ROOM AND SITTING-ROOM— Piano—Board if required—available for a Gentlemen in private house, Parnell.—Knquire at Mr Hardwick's Grocery Store, opposite St. Paul's Church, VACANCY for a tew respectable Boarders; a comfortable homo; fit a week, washing included.—Mrs Hastings, Wood bine Cottage, Urey.Btreet. OVJSRJN UK BROWNE HOTEL HOBSON-STRBETI Board and Lodging 20a per week . (alnsle room) -ZSs OTJJNG 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. 8 Tea trom i to 7 p.m. . Boarding-house for Young Ladies who are Decupled during the day. Terms on application to the Secretary. _ ~_,._. Vh orklng Parties ond other Social Gatherings are held during the week. Governess Agency and Lending Library in connection with the Institute T>OARD AND RESIDENCE. Good Board and Residence, In Pleasant and Healthy locality, AT 20S PEE WEEK. jETßoarders have Homo Comforts,"®! Single Beds. JOHN "~K ROOK E, edgar house, vvtndyard-street, Auckland. Auctions. " TO-MORROW. /CHRISTMAS T7RUITBI L/HRISTMAS .TKUITSi Ex s.s. 'Hero,' trom Sydney. ORANGES, APPLES, PEARS, AND PLUMS. L. W. EATON WILL sell by auction, at Ms Mart, To-morrow" (Friday), at 10 o'clock sharp, SO cases Okangks, E.J.M. . , 40 cases Peabs 40 oases APPLES 10 cases Plums ' 80 cases ORANGES, J.D.B. Also, American Apples ; Onions, Potatoes Maize, Bran, Sharps Batter, Cheese, FJour &C. &c. &c. TO-MORROW. THE DURHAM YA EDS. FOR. SALE, at the Durham Yards, To« morrow (Friday), l BABKKT CARRIAGE, PoDy andHarnesa complete. AT 11 O'CLOCK A.M. HUNTER & NOLAN. . TO-MORROW. AT SI B B INS MART, AT 11 O'CLOCK, 91 best Canterbury and 'Frlaoo Hams 6 cases Canterbury and 'Frisco Bacon i cases N.Z. Onions 130 sacks Bakers' Flour 60 Wairoa Cheeses (prime) 100 sacks Maize 80 Backs Oats Bran, Oatmeal, Wheat, Butter, Beef, Tea Sugar, Tobacco, Soap, Candles, Kerosino &c. B. TONES |R« O, CABB. TO-MORBOW. PINE APPLES! PINE APPLES t jj B. TONES & CO. TTfILL sell To-mortow, at 11 o'clock, * KrfjQ PINE APPLES, Ex'Midge,'from FJji. " TO-MORROW. PRODUCE AND FURNITURE, &C, &C. W. DOWDEN WILL sell by auction, at the Exchange Mart, Queen-street, at 11 o'clock,: Old and Now Potatoes, Poultry, Ducks, ttc, Currants, Uaisins, Flour. Oatmeal, Can terbury and Wairaa cheese, English Bacon, in cloth, Salmon, Lobsters, Sugar. Tea, Jam. ~. :;•',' Colonial Ovens, Register Grates. Cooking Stoves, Chests Drawers, Cheffonierg, Couches and Chairs in Hair Cloth, ' Green Damask, and leather Cloth, Wash-stands, Dressing Tables, Square Tables, &c. &c. &c. TO-JVIUKKUVV, 11 O'CLOCK. CARBINES & LUSHER WILL sell by auction, at their Rooms, Queen-street, at 11 o'clock, POULTRY-Fowlß. Ducks, &o. PRODUCK—BO bags good Rice, 160.bags Oata, i 0 bags Coast Maize, 10 bags Onions, 60 Wairoa Cheese, Hams and Bacon, Potatoes, Beef, Sugar, Candles, &c, &c. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE-Dining Table and Chairs, Wertheim Sewing Machine, &o TO-MORROW, 11 O'CLOCK A.M. : CHRISTMAS SALE. Market-day auction sale. a RTHU R' S M A K IT, POULTKy, &C, AT 11 O'CLOCK A.M.-FOWIS, Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, Pigeons, Canaries, Small Pigs. Cocker Spaniel. Scotch Ter rier, 2 superior she Goats, 2 Iron Tanks. PRODUCE. &c. at I. o'Clock P.M.-4 cases Canterbury Bacon, 2 caneß Hams, 3 cases English Bacon,3 cases bladder Lard, 2 cases Tiniaru Bacon and Hams, 20 kegs tiutter.l keg Taranaki Butter.io pata,6o Canterbury Cheeses. 150 Wairoa and other Cheeses, 10 tons various brands Flour, 2HO sacks and bags varions Potatoes, Vegetables, Onions. Oatmeal, Oats, Sharps, Bran, Chaff, Beef, Wheat, Fruit. GROCERIES. &o.—Tea, Sngnr. Coffee. Bis cuits, Lollies, Arrowroot, juj., v_o nflonr, Starch, Blue, Boap, Bhicklng, Vestas, Salad Oil, Pickles, Clothes Pegs, Paint, White Load, Oil, Turps. ~; ON SALE PEIVATELY (Furniture Department), , , CHIUSTMAS PBESENTS;1 Pianos, Organs Handßome Tea Set 3 '.. - Pictutea ra i , iva HouHuliold Furniture and Kffeots In great variety, for Parlour, XMning-roomn- Bed room and jatchen; Stores, Sewing Ma chines. ■ ' ■' ' ; [Continued on Fourth Page.]