THE MYSTERY OF LORD BRACKENBURY: A NOVEL.

By AMELIA B. EDWAUDS,

Author of " Barba et's History," " Ddien

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CHAPTER XXII.

MR MAItHABLES ON UMBRELLAS.

" MY dear Miss Winifred," said Mr Marra bles, pulling up sharply in the middle of the road, "you are the very young lady to whom I had proinised]myself the pleasure of paying a visit. Pray forgive me for not trking off my hat to you. It's all I can do, 'pon my honour, to hold him in with both hands. He is so very fresh, you see. . . . So—soho, Rory—good Rory 1 Charming morning—bright, cold, seasonable. Ten degrees of frosit last night, my gardener tells me. Aud Miss Langtrey—l hope Miss Langtrey is well. For youtself 1 need uot ask so unnecessary n question. You look all health and brightness—Aurora herself come down for a morning walk along the King's Highway! You are going from home, I see. May I have tho honour of taking you anywhere?" "You shall take me back to The Grange, Mr Marrables," replied Winifred, sotting down her b.isket somewhat carefully in the grass by the roadside, aud producing a little rosy apple trom the depths of her pocket. " I was only going to ivlrs Penne feather's,|and that will do by-and-by. Good Rory I—see how gently ho takes it IHe wiUstand quite still now." Mr Marrables shook his head, and pro tested that Miss Savage must uot turn back for him.

"My business,'' he said, "is au affair of two minutes. If you will allow me to drive you to ;Tho Hermitage, wo can despatch it by the way—" solvitur anibulando," as we say in the classics. Or we can talk it over on this very spot, it you prefer it. Nay, my dear young lady, you pamper Rory. He's open to any amouut of petting and any number of apples—a most unconscionable beast 1 assure you."

It need scarcely be said that Mr Mar rabies was not Miss Langtrey's lawyer. Although that lady, af tei her brother's death withdrew her business from the hands of Fawcett nnd Clarke, whom she profoundly distrusted, she never dreamed of transferring it to a firm which had not only been for two generations identified with the Bracken bury interests, but had bone a leading part in the ever-memorable lawsuit. Yet, not withstanding that Mr Marrablcs had lived his life in the enemy's camp, Miss Langtrey didnotpersonally|lislike him. lie was, on the contrary, one of the very few people with whom she might be said to " get on " quite pleasantly whenever they chanced to meet. As for Winifred nnd Mr Man-able., they were the best possible friends. Kers was a dull life, and tho little man amused her with his cheery laugh and inexhaustible ilow of chatter. He was, besides, very courteous iv his intercourse with ladies, and piqued himself on an antiquated gallantry that never failed to please them, Of course, he was a professed admirer of beauty, and,being not only a professed admirer ol beauty, but keenly appreciative of womanly grace and goodness, he was, equally of course, the devoted servant of Miss Savage. "These apple 3 wero for the children," said Winifred remorsefully, " and now I have but four left! No, Rory—that was posPively the last. Well, if really and truly you don't care about going to 'I he Grange, Mr Marrables . . " "Really and truly, Miss Winiired, I am clad not to make the little 'detour'!" "And if The Hermitage is not out of your way . . . ." " I must, in any case, pass the end of the lane."

" Then a9 far as the end of the lane, I will gladly take advantage of your kindness. Stay I I must first give you my basket. Take care I It is full ot eggs." "Eggs?" said Mr Marrables, placing it under the seat, and helping Miss Savage in to the cartiage ; "it looks like flowers." _ " Flowers above : eggs below—a combin ation of poetry and prose. And now Mr Marrables, please tell me why you were coming to see me this morning ?" " More, in truth, for the pleasure of pay ing my respects to you, Miss Savage, than from actual necessity. I could as well have iient over the same clerk who went to you .he other day for your signature ; but I preferred to wait upon you myself—merely, however, to inform ynu that we have opened an account tor you at the Old Bank, and that the sum of £12,000 is duly paid in to your credit. Also, I Lave brought you a cheque-book and a pass-book—two very use ful little volumes."

Winifred took them, half shyly. " A cheque-book?" she said. "Fancy my having a cheque-book—l who never had any money in my life 1"

BOARD OF EDUCATION.

We continue our report from yesterday :— Scholarship Examination.— Letter from Rev. P. Mason asking that, in justice to his pupils the examiners tor the colleee should not be examiners.—Mr Dargavillo said he objected to the tone of the letter, and would move " That the receipt of, the letter be acknowledged, and that the appli cant be informed that it was for the Board to deal with these matters."—Agreed

to. City Schools.—The city School Com mittee wrote requesting that the Board would allow the holidays to commence on the Wednesday before Christmas instead of the following Friday. -It was agreed that the following motion be forwarded to the Committee, "That the Board has already determined to give the matter their earliest consideration." The City School Committee also wrote re the drainage of the High-street school. Mr. Allwright's esti mate ol the Co3t was £15, and it was agreed to have the work done. : >. Flat Bosh.—A renewed application for the erection of a teacher's dwelling was read.—The Board had agreed to erect the house provided au increased area was pro vided. —The Committee wrote to the effect that this was not yet obtained. Matter de ferred. KAIHU.—It was agreed to carry out-the improvements recommended at a cost not to exceed £42. :. , Kaiwaka .—Permission was asked by the committee to sell au old site.—Agreed that authority be granted to sell., MAUKD.—It was agreed, in answer to application, to authorise the purchase of a filter. ... I*. Onehtjnga.—The committee applied for a refund of £1(5 expended on a partition.— The request was agreed to. They also forwarded an account for stationery.-rThis question was deferred until other cases weio considered. PARAWAL—Application for grant for painting, desks, furniture, &c—Deferred for information as to cost. prjEEßlMU.—Application from the com mittee for leave to erect a school shed.— Granted: the cost not to exceed £20. . WAIUKU.—A grant of £9 10s lOd for fencing the school site was allowed. _ . , WARKWORTH.—Petition for the division, of the school district-Agreed to grant the prayer of the petition, the householders to define the boundaries. . Whangakei.—A vote of £10 had been given for the erection of closets, &c, but the local committee did not approve of incurring the expense until the church site was transferred to the Board.—Agreed to urge on the committee the necessity of having the closets constructed. Kamo.—Application was for division of the district into two.—The Board declined to take action for the present. Accounts.—The current accounts were ordered for payment, and the meeting terminated,

Mr Moses Exler, of the Whau Potteiy has left a sample of his common building bricks at the STAR office for inspection. The bricks are of hard substance, shaped, have been well tested, and fare proof. Mr Exler has been in business at the Whau about six months ; and has been favoured with orders by many leading citizens, who have expressed themselves satisfied with the bricks-which are strong and durable. The maker has been iv the trade from his earliest years, and was tor many years employed at the Henley-on- Thames brickyards, where he received his initiatory lessons.

Sweepstake Sailing Race.

A meeting of boat-owners was held at the I Thistle Hotel Inst evening, for the purpose of making final arrangements for the sweep stakes raco this afternoon. It was agreed that the start should take place at 2 p.m. j to-day, and that the course should be '

from the wharf' round the buoy off

Rangiioto Reef, and theucc round the hulk Martha, finishing off the Queen-street wharf. The following positions were drawu :—l, Witch, Heslop and Yates ;2, Hattie May (late Ponsonby), Halstead; 3, Nymphe, Willis; 4, Imp, Warbrick ;5, Comet, Edmonds; tf, Eunice, Beck; 7, Patriot, Dunning; 8, Whip, Rout; 9, Hettie (late Hattie May), Campbell. THE RACE. The weather this afternoon was very in clement, and prevented many interested persons from witnossiug the contest. There

was a strong breeze from the northward with steady rain. Opinions were freely expressed that tho boat-owners were foolhardy in tunning outside the harbour with the heavy presses of canvas which they necessarily carry, but no steps were taken to have the course altered. The owner of the Imp refused to enter his boat for several reason", one of which was that the amount of the stake was too small. All Warbrici. and Ike Hunt sailed the Eunice, Geo. , Moore tho Patriot, Walter Jones tho Witch, Matthews the Hattie May, aud Handlcy the Whip. All the boats entered, with the exception of the Imo, came to the post. Considerable delay took place at the start, and it was nearly three o'clock before they got away. They went down the har bour iv two clusters, four in each. The Eunice and Patriot were seen to be picking their way out, and tho Hettie, which held a good position, stood well into the wiad all the way down. The Hattie May (Ponsonby) was not much favoured by the start, beiug considerably to lee ward. She ran down very well notwithstanding. Approaching the Devon port Wharf, the Patriot took the lead, and she passed the pier some dis tance in advance of the Eunice which was away to leeward. The Hettie was third and sailing well up in the wind. The Ponsonby was tho next boat, but a good way to leeward. She was. however, keeping up well. Tho Whip, Comet, Witch, and Nymphc followed in the order given. Running down to the North Head, the Hettie took second place and the Hattie May worked up to windward ot tho Eunice, and although still astern of that boat, she was gaining on her rapidly. Off the North Head tho boats stood right on in the direc tion of the south side of llangitoto. The Patriot was first, Hettie second, Hattie May, nnd Eunice, close together.

WELLESLEY - STREET SCHOLARS ENTERTAINMENT.

A literary and musical onto, tainment was given last evening in the Choral Hall by the senior scholars of Mr Worthington's school, the Maori students of Three Kings' College, and several gentlemen who volunteered to give readings. The evening was rather rainy, still the weather did not materially Jessen the audience. The orchestra was crowded with boys and girls, the latter in white dresses, having a pretty eil'ect. We counted 85 boys und|93 girls. We noticed among the assemblage many gentlemen interested in educational progress, and the chairman and committee of the city schools, who marched in a body to reserved seats. Mr Cranwell conducted tho singing by tho children, and the glees by native students, aud Mr Worthington attended upon the boys iv their recitative selections from the British poets, The glees by the students were, " Who is a brave man ?" and "Echoes." The readings by the boys were well-chosen, consisting of " Edinburgh After Flodden" (Scott), "Song of the Shirt" (Hood), "How Iloratius Kept tho Bridge" (Macaulay), aud "The Bells" (Poe). These several selections were very fairly rendered—the effect of good training on the part of the teachers. A number of ballads were also rendered in a very credit able manner. "The Exercises," a parody on Burns' "Coming Through the Rye," was an admirable rendering, and worthy, as a parody, of a White machine. The several readings were " A Woman of Mind," a capi tal recital by Mr Cradwell; " Miss Bunks and Her Flunkey," by Mr T. L. White (written by John George Watts, of Camber well, in imitation, of the ballads of Thacke ray. In a letter to the writer of this notice Mr Watts says, " I am so pleased that my favourite piece has been introduced into the polite society of Auckland. Please to thank Mr White for me."). The last reading was by Mr Worthineton, " The Abbot and the King," which being clear and correct was thoroughly appreciated by the listeners, in fact so much so that the reader reappeared and recited Shakespeare's beau tiful apostrophe to "Mercy," from the "Merchant of Venice." The whole of the en tertainmentwasmostgratifying, and closed with the National Anthem. The audience, however, as is usual with Auckland people, lifted their hats and began to retire as soon as the first note was sounded. This may i_.t be attributed to disloyalty to the Queer| but it would seem to bo a thoughtles. custom.

Sporting.

OAMARU RACES.

(BY TELEGRAPH, PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

OAMARU, Friday. The weather was again glorious to-day for the races. The attendance was rather small. The following are the results : — i Handicap Hurdles.- Robin Hood, Ist; Little John, 2nd ; Shillelagh, 3rd. 1 Selling Hurdles. — Noume, Ist; Theodore, 2nd ; Tommy Dodd, 3rd. Counties Handicap.—Little John Ist; Ned Kelly, 2nd; Sultan, 3rd. , I Flying Handicap.. — Luna, Ist; Sylvanus, 2nd ; Clarence, 3rd. j Novel Handicap.—Nimblefoot, Ist; jean, 2nd ; Ned Kelly, 3rd. Consolation Handicap.—Libeller Ist; Adamant, 2nd; Milo, 3rd,

BETTING QUOTATIONS.

The usual meeting of Tattersall's was held last night, at the Occidental Hetel, and the quotations issued are«as follow :— Auckland CUP.—Lo Loup, 100 to 10 offered; Ariel, 100 to 8, offered ; Sinking Fund, 100 to 8, oflered; Lara, 100 to 20, ottered ; Gd. Duchess, 100 to IK offered; King Quail, 100 to 12, taken and offered; Gilderoy, 100 to 3. offered; Kenilwortb, 100 to 12, taken and offered; Yatapa, 100 to 5, taken and offered ; Lone Handy 100 to 5, offered; Rosarina, 100 to 5, offered; Foul Play, 100 to 50, offered; Betrayer, 60 to 50, offered; Libeller, 100 to ,10, offered and taken; Maid of Honour, 100 to 12, offered and taken; Vampire, 100 to 5 offered; Rewi, 100 to 3, offered ; Badswotth, iOO to 3 offered; Tim Whiffler, 100 to 4 offered; Adamant, 100 to 5 offered ; Mataua, 100 to 1 offered; Golden Crown, 100 to 1 STEEPLECHASE.—Lone Hand, 100 to 50 off; Mignonette, 100 to 10 off; Don Juan, TOO to 10 off; Ghost, 100 to 15 off; Agent, 100 to 50 off; Sportsman, 100 to 25, off; Jack Sheppard, 100 to 10, oft. The following doubles were taken:—Be trayer or Foul Flay and Ghost, 100 to 5 ; anything e_3e and Ghost, 100 to 3.

THE POVERTY BAY SETTLEMENT.

(To the Editor.)

Sir —Though not wholly unaccustomed to newspaper controversy I had hoped to be able to avoid the indulgence during, my stay in Auckland, but. your, paragraph of this evening,' respecting me and the Poverty Bay Special Settlement, is so circumstan tial, that I feel obliged to depart from my resolve, and claim permission for a brier, reply. 'You say, "Mr G. M. Reed has, it is understood, arranged with the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency to take over the 12,000 acres at Poverty Bayceded^for a special settlement. Mr Battley, the Secre tary Mr the Company, left for Gisborne yesterday to complete negotiations." Permit me to say that there is not a shadow of foundation for the statement. I have never had communication on the subject with either the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency, or any. other financial institution in the colony; and further, the nature of my arrangements with my party precludes the necessity or possibility of such a thing. Apart from the question of the propriety of making such a private financial arrangement with a Loan Company a matter of newspaper publica tion, even had it been true, I think if the matter were of sufficient public interest for publication, it should have been worth the trouble of previously ascertaining whether it was correct, especially as I was in town at the time. lam quite sure that you wish well to the enterprise, but I am equally sure that there are persons in Auckland and elsewhere, who, with various motives, wish to see it banked; hence the various sinister and entirely unfounded rumours that have from time to time been industriously spread, Far be it from

me to say that there would have been any thing improper in such an arrrangemcnt with the New Zealaud Loau and Mercantile Agency, but as a matter of fact such a thing never entered my head. Standing now as I do outside of the charmed circle of the press, I can fully enter into the spirit of the sport enjoyed by the frogs in the fable. —I am, &.,.

G. M. Reed,

Scintillations.

"Bo brief; for It is -with words as with sun boams: the morn they aro condensed, iho dooper they burn."—Southky. I A new Jewish Synagogue v being built in Christchurcli. i The Lingards left Wellington for Napier last evening. Three cases of leprosy are at present in the Erysipelas Hospital at Parraranttn. Five declarations of insolvency were filed at Dtmcdiu last week.

At the firing for the Ladies' Challenge Shield at Dnnedin yesterday, tho North Duuediu defeated the Clutha Rifles. Why is a Maori belle like a prophet of old ? Because she has not much on 'or in her own country. At the imiacst at Christchurch on the remains of Parker, the jury found that tho cause of death was rupture of the heart. It isn't known as green gooseberries bcioug to any secret fraternity, yet they seem to have thcjgi-ip. The Bank of New Zealand lately introduced £17,000 in silver coin by tho To Anau to Wellington. Mrs Cooper was enthusiastically received last evening at tho Grafton Road .school entertainment, whero alio kindly sang two songs. A lawyer once rushed up to Jerrold in the street, and said, with a Hushed face, " Mr Jerrold, I've just mot a scoundrelly barrister." Jerrold looked at him witii a blaud smile, and simply answered. "What a coincidence." A Melbourne bonnling-house keeper has been fined in the sum of £25 for crimping sailors. Messrs Thornton and Browne have made a satisfactory survey of tho proposed railway from Christchurch to Hokitika in the interests of a party of Christchurch capitalists. Cardinal Manning, who has upwards of 2000 orphans under his care, is making ar rangements with the Canadian Bishops to obtain situations for such as are able to till them in Catholic families. The " Chloe" window in Pitt-street, Sydney, is fuller than ever of " works of art," and the police prowl round it like cats round a canary cage, Mr Adam Brock, solicitor, is reported to have fallen in for a legacy of between £1,500 and £2,000 under the will of the late Mr Alexander Wright, whoso business he had managed for many years, Mr Gradwcll was as nearly as possible übiquitom last night. At one time ho was making the audience at the Choral Hall laugh with a reading ; a little later he was singing "Simon the Cellarer" in Graftou Road school.room. The Irishman had a correct appreciation of the fitness of things who, being asked by the Judge when ho applied for a license to sell whisky if he was of good moral character, replied : "Faith, yer honour, I don't see the necessity of a good moral character to sell whisky." Tho editor of a newspaper out West having adopted phonetic spelling, received this curious letter from an old subscriber, written on a postal card :—" I hey tuk your paper for leven ycres, but if you kant spel enny better thau you have been doin fur the las to months you may jest stoppit." A Pennsylvania politician who has sud denly become very wealthy recently attended a dinner party at which there was the usual fillet of beef with mushrooms. While engaged upon the beef ho whispered to his neighbour, " Do you eat the clothes pin heads, too ?" Knowledge is better than wealth, yet how many people there are in this wicked world who prefer the inferior article. The Scotchman never fails to put in a thing tersely. He says of matrimony :" If Marriages were rnado in Heaven, it is evident that somo peolo had few friends there."

Drowning at Wellington.

[BY TELEGRAPH, TRESS ASSOCIATION.]

WELLINGTON, this day. A German named L. Dieckster, a watch maker, was drownod early this morniug. He was standing near the edge of tho breast work, and shortly after calls for help weio heard. But he sank beforo ho could be rescued. An inquest will be held as to the cause of death. It is supposed that he drowned himself owing to inability to obtain work.

LATEST SHIPPING.

DUNEDIN, this day,

Arrived :—Taranaki, from London, 80 days out. All well, Ned White, from New York,

While Bostock and Wombwell's mena gerie was exhibiting at Bearminster, Dorset, a naphtha lamp ignited the canvas cover ing immediately over a caravan containing a lioness cub, some bears and other wild animals. A panic ensued among the spectators in the place, numbering some 300, and they rushed madly to the doors. The intelligence of the accident soon got wind, and such was the alarm created in the town that the inhabitants bolted the doors and windows of their houses, and were afraid to venture into the streets. Fortunately, it was not long before the fire was got under, and though the animals were naturally restless and excited, they wore kept under control. About half the canvas covering of the menagerie was destroyed, but uo further material damage was done.

it is a long while since tne punno of Auck iand have had a bankrupt stock offered them but the disappearance of J. B. Robinson and the seizure of hia stock by the ore-) itora has thrown the stock of the Auokland Clothing Comp.-iiy on the market. The trade wore Invited to tender for it, and Messrs Garlick and Cranwell pur chased it at a large disconnt oft* the original cost. They have removod it to their City Hall Arcdo premises, and as their warehouse Is hsrdly large enough for their ordinary trade, they will sell this bankrupt stook at a small advance on what they purchased it for, to effect an Immediate clearance. They having paid cash down for it, are naturally anxious to roooup tho extra capital thus involved with all desnatch, and offer it at far less than its value to effect a speedy clearance. Ladles and gentlemen are invited to shop early in the day, as tho assistants are so fully occupied attending to customers in the afternoon. The goods are all removed to the City Hall Arcade, and are being sold by Garllok and Cranwell, Drapery Clothiers and House Furnishers, Queen-street

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[ADVERTISEMENT.] .-" (To the Editor STAB.) . .'• "For the wrong that needs resistance.'' * Allow me, through your valuable'columns, to flatly contradict the statement that appeared tn thisi -wnnk'fl "Observer" to the effect that me NoCompany a-dbandchose a^*gf& chosen by the Artillery for their moonlight ex cursion. The following facta will^prove my version of the affair i-aome three months ago ra dgeS eth.lardeW J«gh« s__&«ss. ra safe agg gardens. They (No. 3) went there in order not toch__ with the Artillery at Northeote. No 8 tickets were ordered previous to Artillery's advertisement appearing in the Star. _wo thlngs-re certain-viz: No. 3 Company did not of&r more money for the me of the gardens the Wrirtttv before the " Artilleiy;" nor did they e-deavou. tocoaxoneof its members away .-I am, &c., A Mbmb!R op thb band. Auokland. December 10,1880.



Tenders. JT AT PA R A RAILWAY. Tenders will be received at the District Manager's Office, Auckland Station, up to noon on WEDNESDAY, Deoeniber 22, for tho de • livery ot 1,1100 Split Kauri Sleepers, to be delivered at any station on the Kalpara Rail way. Specifications can be seen at Helensvllle Station, and the office of the undersigned. A. V. MACDONALD, District Manager. AIKOMITT AND WEST-COAST ROAD. POTTER'S HILL DEVIATION. Tenders for above Contraot will be received up to noon on THURSDAY, 16th Instant, at my office, 11, Queen-street, where planß and specifi cations may be seen. < ***!'" J. BOYLAN, C.E. Engineer. TENDER.! for Additions and Improve ments to the School Building at Otahohu will be received by tho Educa'ion Board, Wyndham-street, Auokland, until noon on TUESDAY, 21st December. ' Plans and specifications at the Office of the Board, and at the School, Otahuhu. TO PAINTERS.—Tenders are wanted until SATURDAY, the 12th, for Painting a House in Cook-street. Apply at the building.— D. Einlayson. TENDERS, will be received until 4 p.m. on MONDAY next for repairs to the Cutter ' Elen Ourran,' as sho now lies in Free man's Bay. Specification to ba seen at T. Ussher's office, Stlchbnry's Buildings', Queen street. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.—W. D. Veale. December 11th, 1880. mo BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to noon on SATURDAY, the 18th Instant, for the Ereotlon of Brick Shops in Hobson-street. Plans, &c„ at our offices. EDW. MAHONEY & SON, Architects. nh o"l-"u I L D E R s. Tenders will be received up to noon on M OND AY, the 20 th instant, for the Ereotlon of a Warehouse in Lower Queen-street. Plans, Sec, at our offices. EDW. MAHONEY & SON, • rchiteots. Boara and. Kesidence, BOARD and Residence, at Belle Vue House. Emily Place, top of Shortlaod street. opposite St. Paul's Church; splendid view of harbour. Terms, moderate. G OVER IN OR BROWNE HOTEL HOBSON-STREET Board and Lodging _.. _20s per week (single room) -,25s



Wanted. WANTED KNOWN, Men's Holland Coats, 4s 6d each; Dnst Goats, 6s eaoh; and a lot of other Wonderful Fresh Bargains, in the 3rd column -Ith pane.—W. 11. Dumpier.j WANTED, a respectable Girl about 14 as Nursemaid.—Mi's Ivey, City Road. W7 ANTED, ssoya 10 sell broken glass.— TV Apply Glaus Works. Freeman's Bay. WANTED, a good General Servant.— G. S. Skinner, Newmarket. WANTED, a respectable Orirlas General Servant—Apply Star Office. WANTED, Slaughterman, ana a Boy to ride, for Gi.borne.—G. Hulme, Butcher. WANTED, a respectable Youne Woman as Laundress.—Apply Victoria Hotel, Vlctoria--treet, WANTED, a Servant Girl for the coun try.—For particulars apply Mrs Wells, Grey-street, ANTED, to Purchase Good Brahma, Fowls. Must bo first-olass.—Apply Star Ofllco. WANTED, a respectable Servant- Mrs A. Martin, Dressmaker, top Hobson street, next Mr Crowe, Baker. WANTED, 12 good Pick and Shovel Men for Kawakawa Railway.- Apply at onco to Larkin and O'Brien. WAW TED, two good Painters and Pa pcrhangors.—Wm.Pattorson.Karang hapo Road. ______ WANTED, a Goat in Full Milk.— Apply to J. llomua, noxt Duffy's Corn Store, Hobaon-Bti-oot, WANTED, Men to dig garden ground in suburbs— \pply to Mr 0. T. Wron, Ssetlsman, Quoon-Btreot. WANTED, a Situation by an experi enced 'Walter and Barman.—Address "O.J.3.,"i_TAK Oflloo. Y^fANTED to Soil, New and Second V V Hand Whaloboats.trom „3 to £20.—X. XI ii d, Boatbullder, Lower Albort-strcot. WANTED, Apprentices aud Improvers. —Mrs Farglo, Dross and Mantle Makor, Groy-stroet, near Pitt-street. WANTED to Purchase, good Kino Cherries In any quantity.—J. Wondol, Wlno Manufacturer, Sympnds-streot. WANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland Registry, Quoen and Darby stroot, Two llouiomaidß (samo hotel), Kalparn. WANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland Registry, Queon and Darby stroots, Good Cook and Laundress (goutloman's family of two); wages, 15;. TXT'ANTED, an _.ctivo Boy for a farm; V T must bo able to milk.—Apply to William Smith, Domain-stroot, third House behind Gram mar School. WANTED, a General Servant.—Apply Old, Now, Sooond-hand, and Fanoy Goods DopOt, noxt door to Hlggins, tailor, Vlc toria-streot. WANTED, a Clerk ; must uuderstand hook-keoping by douhlo entry. Re ferences required.—Address; Box 1.1), Post- Oinco, Auckland. .... WANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland Registry, Queen and Darby streets, an elliolent Cook for a Steamer: good tos.iitio nlals will bo required; wages, 30s toffis. WANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland Registry, Queon and Darby streetH, a, thorough middle aged single Farm Hand; must bo able to milk; wagas, 20?. . ANTED, a Steady Young Mun, as Billiard Marker and to assist in the bar, cto, etc., tor Country Hotel.—Apply to Edward Lewis, Custom-hou-0 street, Auckland, WANTED, a respectable Girl of about 10. accustomed to chlldron; references required.—Mrs P«lmer, fourth house riuht-hand side, between Hobson and Nolson streets. WANTED, two Young Men where no other boarders are kept; house In a healthy locality.-Ifor address, apply at this olllce. \\7ANTED, Tenders for Building a V V family rosldonco, Mount Roßkill Road. For Plans, Sec, apply E. 'J. Herbert, Draper, Uppor Symonds-stroet. WANTED, at Hannatord's Anckland Registry, Queen and Darby streots, n Smart Youth, abo to milk, drive, and bo usoful. Wages 15s. Oontleman'a family. ANTED KNOWN-A Special JLino of Magnilloent Fichus and Laco Jackets to bo cleared oot at tho prico of import duty, at Somerfleld and Lock's Cheap Sale. WANTED, Married Couple (elderly), without encumbranco ; man. thorough farm hand, and to milk; womin as general servant.—Apply W. 11. Metcalfe, 2i), New Zealand Insurance Buildings. WANTED" KNOWN, that you can Dross woll for a small wookly payment by going to Munro Se Milligan. See advertise ment in front jpage. WANTED, the Ladies to Know that they can liavo their old Jewellery ro paired and re-gilt or plated equal to new, at Singl-toii'-, Electro-plater. Victoria-street. WANTED to Lot, a Six-roomed House, with shop; good position for boarding house, green grocer, otc; water laid on; low rent.—Aoply at tho Cheap Furnituro Man, Vic toria-street Kast. noxt tho Public Hot Baths. WANTED KNOWN.-The Tom Thumb Printing Press is a splendid Prosont for tho Juvoniles at Chrlstmaa-tide. Prico, 7a Od, at C. W. Goodson's, 111, Queen- Street^ W~" ANTED yon all to know, that your Old Forks, Spoons, and Cruots can bo Renovated Equal to Now, at Singleton's,Vic torln street. WANTED. —Ask for Waite's Fruit Preserving Tins; and sco yon gotthem. Sold by all Ironmoneers, and at the Factory, Fott street.—H. Waito. Wholesale Tinsmith. WTANTi-IJ KNOWN.—To bring the celebrated Werthclm Treadle Maohincs Into more general use, we are now Selling them at from Five Pounds nnd upwards.—Hallonetoin Bros. & Co., New Zealand Clothing Factory, Queen-street, Auckland; and at Amort-street, Thames. . WANTED KNOWN—AIes and Stout, best Dunedln and NBlson brands bot tie-' by Bindon and Co.; also. Wines and Spirits, first quality; Ales and Stout, lOsperdoz. (quarts); 6s p*>r doz. (pints).—Bindon & Co., High-street and Vulcan Lane. WANTED KNOWN, that the Cheapest House in Town for good Boots and Shoes of all sorts and sizes is tho Choap Boot Shop, corner of Queen-street and Market En trance. Come one, como all. No oredit to pay for, Large stock. Must sell. ANTED KNOWN. — Ladies aud Children's Hats, led to 13 3d : Trimmed do, from Is Od; Ladles' Well-Trimmed Hats, at low prices; Bonnets, 9s 6d: good assortment of Cheap Flowers; Childrons' Oxford Shoos, from Is 6d. Ladles will do well to inspeot tho above. —Mrs Whitehead, MilUn.r, Nowton. WANTED KNOWN, that D. Goldie is prepared to aell .'ill kinds of Building and other Timber, Including Hardwood, Spokes, Felloes, Iron-Bark and Blue-Gum Shafts, Blocks, Palings and Shingles, at his Yards, Lower Albert-street, near Dock, at tho lowest caßh prices. The timber, beingunder cover, is better than that purchased elsewhere. TV* ANTED X M O WN. To ail in Want os- Money.—L. H Neu megen is prepared to advance tho same on personal or any other security, repayable by Weekly instalments.—Note the address: 165, Queen-street, opposite the Savings' Bank. ANTED _KNOWN, that J Morri son, Asphalter, has Removed to his New Yard Custom-House-Btreot West, toetw .en Hobson and Nelßon-streets. Asphalting at tended to on the shortest notloe. Also, a Large stock of Firewood, out and uncut; wholesale and retail. . WANTED, North Shore Excursionists to call at Mra Foster's Luncheon Rooms (Two doors from the Flagstaff Hotel), whore they can be accommodated with Tea and Coffee at any hou.-. Every attention paid to tho com fort of Visitors. Chops and Steaks. Straw berries during the season. Apartments to Let. Private Board and Residence, Terras moderate, pionlo Parties BUpT-Ufld at twelve hours noUco. \JirANTED KNOWN, that E. Carr V* vi Son have to hand Building Timber In Kauri and White Pine, Shingles, House Blooks, Palings, Posts. Rails, and Firewood in their Yard, Custom-house-street West, opposite end of Hobson-street. N.8.-The tnoreasing demand for White Pine has Induoed them to arrange for a constant sapplv. , WANTED, the General Public to give their orders in early for thoso Grand First Prize Ales and First Prize Stouts, Auck land 1880, although our stock is largo, wo can not guarantee to be able to supply late orders, first ordered first served, delivered In town and suburbs.-Bunkall and Bros., opposite United Service Hotel, Wellesley-street West, Auckland. Orders per Post will meet with qniok dispatch. T\tANTED KNOWN, Stationery at TT English prices; Ruled Not 6 Papei (cream laid), 2d per quire; Envelopes, 2d per packet; Foolsoap andXetter, 9d per quire all kinds of Fancy Note Paper and Envelopes; Mourning Stationery, Account, Pass, and Pocket Books, Pens, Pencils, Bibles, Albums, &o„ &c.i at prices before unknown in Auckland; a few Boss Puzzles left, at Is; th_ Game of Trevole, Is 6d ; Tom Thumb Printing Press, 8s; Climax Dater, 30s: Automaton Pencil Stamp, 7s 6d ; the Initial Rubber Stamps, It each, with Pad and Ink for marking linen oi st.mptog paper or envelopes. Supplied ai Goodsotfs, 111, Queen-street.-Observe the Address. WANTED, every person about tc Build or requiring Building Material I large or small quantities^ call or; send theh AUCKLAND TIMBER COMPANY (LIMITED) By aid of new and high-class Machinery every description of Building Materials manu factored of a quality, and at prices, hithortt unknown in the Colony. Trial solicited. Prlcei to meet the times. Speolal advantai.es for cash —Works : Custom-house-street West. Office Custom-house-street East, near Wharf. WANTED, Visitors as well as Rcsi dontslin Auokland to csll andlnspeo the varied stock of New Goods-all importet within the last six months-at Goodson s. 11l Queen-street, The trade mottoat that establish ment being, " Small profltß and quick returns, or, " A nimble Sd better than a Blow Is.—Wal ches: Waltham, key and keylo.s; Goneva Alluminium, Sliver, Gilt, and Metal Cases, fron 30s; French-American Clocks and Alarmß, com prl3ing : Eight-day and Keyless French, Kllloti cat Carriage, Jokers, Peep o-day, Carrlag Alarms, Prince, Princess, Nutmeg, La Belle Pirate, Wheel, Banner. &c, &c, from 7s 6d, es cellent time-keepers, and handsome in appeal anoe. Fresh arrival of Potosl Silver Goqdi being white all through (not plated), weann equal to silver, Forks, Spoons, Cups, Caston Crnets, Waiters, Napkin Kings, &c.; Gold an Silver Jewellery; Alluminium, Gut and bilvei plated, in Brooches and Sets, Studs, Rings, Sol: taires, Necklets, &c.; Monogram Vesta Boxes Kicking Mules, 80-peeps; Elephant and Do Inkßtands; Table and Pocket Cutlery in gre. variety; tfnives and Forks, from 7s pijr doz. Covers, from is 6d per pair; Pooket Knivei from 6d; Sycamore Bread Platters, from 2s 66 Knives, from Is 6d; Butchers Knives, from 9d Scissors, from Is, at Goodson s (opposite Tonk Mart), 111, Qneemstreet.



Wanted. WANTED, the Public to inspect Single ton's new Stook of Gilt and Electro ; plated goods, Victoria-street. WANTED, Orders tor Trousers to , measure, 13-1 Od; Trousers and Vest, 253; < Buit, 555. Marvellous value at Phillips's Mart, 170, Queon-Btreet WANTED, Christmas Card Purchasers to oall and Inspect the Beautiful Assort ment at C. W. Woodson's. 7,500 just received from London, and offered at marvellously low pric.B, commencing at id each. All new stock. —111, Queen-street, WANTED, to clear shop on Saturday. Mutton. 2_d; Roast Beef, _d; Boiling do,, 3d; Prime Corned Beef, 3d; Lard, 6d; Ger man Saussge, Cd; Superior ueef Sausage, Id; Lamb per quarter, from 2. Od; Keg Beef, 265.— G. Hume, Butcher, llueen-street. WANTED the Public to Know, that Wendel's excellent Wines — a really splendid drink for the bummer—can now be obtained at the Manufactory, Symonds-street, and at all the Hotels in Auckland. Prize medal at Sydney Exhibition, and testimonials from all the leading medioal men of Auokland. Price, per bottle. 2s Od. WANTED, Admirers of the Beautiful, Purchasers of tho Useful, and Students of tho Economical, to call and inspect the Goods just roceived por s.s. 'Durham,' from London, at tho Novolty DepOt, 111, Queen-street. Evory article is marked In plain figures, at prices hitherto unknown In Auckland. Tho groat variety and novelty of goods render them especially adapted for Christmas and New Year Presents. C. W. GOODSON, Opposite Tonka's Mart VIfORKING MEN 1 !-Plenty of Good V T Toa at tho T Pot for Is 61 per lb; a good Sugar at Id; Rico, 2_-; corn Flour, 6d; Uan dlou (full weights), lud; Stoneloss Jams, K.B (tho best brand), only 7d; Marmalade, 81 Fronoh Prunes, 7d; New Dates, Od: Vory Fins prosorvod Ginger, is per tin; Yorkshire Relish, Tid pot- bottle; Bloater Paste, (id; Smoked Cod Hoes, 9d; Kippered Herriners, Is; Goodall, UlackhoußO and Co.'s Potted Ham, Tongue, Boef, Strasburg, Mixed Game, Phoasant, Partridge, only 7d por tin; Pigs Jowls, reduced to 3d.— F. Ho win and Brother, Queon-stroet. A YOUNG Gentleman, recently arrived from England, is desirous or obtainind a situation In a wholosalo houso; willing to make 'himself useful; only a small salary required.— ' G ,G.," Star Oflico. Amusements. nEAND FANCY BAZAAR Lln Aid of St. Patrick's cathedral], i WILL BE OPENRD ON Tuesday, The 21st Instakt, At 3 p.m. IN THE ALBERT HAL L, Darby-street. Admission ONE SHILLING. p. H O R A L HALL. MONDAY EVENING, 3«D JANUARY. MONDAY EVENING, 3ud JANUARY. CONCERT AND BALL In aid of tho Funds of No. 3 COMPANY, A.R.V. PART 1.-DKAN'S MINSTRELS RKFINHD OH AIR PERFORMANCE. Part H.—CONC-RT by various Leading Lady und Uoiitlomen Amateur.. Tlckots of Admission—3s, 2s, Is. Ovorturo at?. H. DEAN, Manager. fl HOR A L HALL. MRS. REVITT'S EVENING CONCBRr. THURSDAY NEXT, DECEMBER IC. Programme : PART I. 1. Pianoforte Solo, "Martha" .. Mn Slater 2. Song, " O fair dove, O fond dovo" lA. S. Gatly) .. ..Mr Bukniiam 3. Song, " Her heart was in nor song" (J. L, Hatton) __ Mrs Mitchell I. Duett, " What are tho wild waves saying" (Glover) _,_.__ Misses Hastings and Gee 5. Song, " Tho Lighthouse " ..MR Edmiston 0. Soona, " Vashtl" (J. Bordeße) MRS REVITT 7. Pianoforte Solo," Los Cloches dv Monastrie " (Lofovre Wely) Mr Swaixow During the interval tho prizes won at tho late Bportß of tho Auckland Amateur Athlotlo Club wl'l bo given away to tho successful competitors. PART 11. 8. Clarinet Solo, "I'Purltani" (Luzarus) Mr O'Siernb 9. Song, "My Pet" (Millard) Mrb Mitchell 10. Song.'' Tho Midshipmite " (S. Adams) Mn Gordon Gooch 11. Pianoforte Solo, "Rigolotto" Mv Swaixow 12. Song, "Children's Voices", (Clarlbel) MissMoEwen 13. Song, "Eilleen Allanah" (J. H. Thomas) .. .. - Mr Wilson li. Duett, " The moon has raised hor lamp abovo " (Benedict) Messrs Bukniiam and Forth Front Seats, 2s Gd; Baok Beats, Is. Doors open at 7.30 p.m.; commence at 8 p.m. Tiokets to bo obtained at the Auokland Music Warohouso; nnd at Mr W. E. Moat.', Bookseller and Stationer, Queen-street. 3S_^E HN. ABBOTT'S DISTRIBUTION • ON the AUCKLAND SUMMER MEETING, 1880 AND 1881. As tho List is now nearly full, Shareholders aro reßpectf ully requested to Pay up their Shares on or before THURSDAY next, 16th Instant. Any shares remaining unpaid after that dato will be considered as abandoned. UNITED SERVICE HOTEL, Auckland. PITT-STREET WESLEYAN SUN DAY-SCHOOL INDUSTRIAL EXHIBI TION Will be held in the Lome-street Hall, on WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, and FRIDAY, Decembor 22nd, 23rd, and 21th Instant. Further Particulars in fnture advertisements. SPIRITUALISM.— Lecture in the Lome- Btieet Hall by Mr W. G. Simon on Sunday evening, December 12. Doors open at 7.30, commence at 8 o'clock. A collection to defray expenses. FW. CULLIMORE, Pianoforte Tuner, • etc.—Eady's Music Warehouse, noxt to Canning's, opposite Bank of Now Zealand. urapery. T AS T FEW WEEKS OF THE G C S R H A EEL A A E T P i ' DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP ON THE 31st DECEMBER. i THE WHOLE STOCK MUST BE | CLEARED I > I i . I pRKAT OACRIFICESI ) ' :,' pREAT SACRIFICES! t BT During the remainder of the Sale we 1 • Intend to SLAUGHTER the Balance of the " STOCK at Prices UNPREOEDENTEDLY i LOW: and-hosewhow-shtomakethelrSummer i l" Purchase advantageously should make It a c '■'. point to h INSPECT THE BARGAINS! _ - — J". QOMERFIELD & TECH., it ■J DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, AND OUT [\ FITTERS, 'b 134, Queen-street,



To Let. ! , __. THREE First-class Loose Boxes To Let for the Racing Season.—Apply Ellerslie Hotel. TO LET, in Town, Stables and Coal yard; lor 8 roomed cottage with or with out land,—Apply Star Office. TO LET, a House of Seven Rooms, in good order: water laid on; Bcullery, &c.; rent moderate,- James Reid, Eden Terrace. ri*lO LIST, Russell-street, Ponsonby, a A Hoase of six-rooms, nioe garden Bnd every convenience.—R. Home, Shortland-st. TO LET, a Four-roomed Cottage, close to Hobson-street North.—J. Fin'.ey, shop corner of Chapel and West Queen streete. rpO LET, a 2 and 3-roomed Cottage, JL Buitablo for small families or bachelors' hall.—Apply O. S. Kills, Howe-street TO LET, a House of Five Rooms in Hardinge-street.—Apply to Mrs Thomas Craig, Grahame-street. mo LET or Lease, in Park Road, a Six- JL roomed House on allotment 100 ft. by 100 ft. ; well and other conveniences.—Anply at Star Oflloo. JO LET, a Six-roomed House, con . voniently situated.—Apply to H. Parting ton, Honso and Land -Agent, Stiohbury's Buildings. Tv LEI', a House and Shop in Upper Queen-street, opposite the Army and Ns,vy Hotel; water and gas laid on. Rent, £1 por wcok. nno LET or Lease, for a term, a Three & roomed Cottage with ijacro of ground, cultivated; [situatedßichmond.— Apply Mo.Bra Ashton and Sons, Insurance Buildings, or Edgar, D/ors. Wellc3loy-street East. TO LET, in the rising Township of Whangaroi, a General Store; best posi tion. Small Stock at valuation. Present owner retiring from busino.s. Terms easy.—Apply to James Wilson, Whangarel. Novemhsr 16,1880. 0 LET, a comfortable C-roomed Dwelling House, five minute.' walk from Ellerslie Station; half acre land,—Apply to Mrs Watt, on tho premises, or Mr W. Aickin, Shortland-Btreot. VTORTU SHORE.—To Lease lor one J3i yoar House of six rooms, beautifully situ ated on Beach Road ; wash-houso, and other conveniences, garden in full bearing. Bent, 20s por week.—B. Tanner, Estate Agent, Sec, 11, Quoon-streot. . -ly O It T II C O T E. TO LET, for a term, Mr Tunny's Residence, 3toko3' Point; six large rooms, grounds beauti fully laid out, nnd delightful view. R. HORNE, Shortland-street. For Sale. I7IOR SALE (a rare chance for a poor J man, as it must be sold), IGI acres Choice Country Land, situated in tho Parish of Puko atua, County of Eden, in tho Orowa High way Distrlot. Tho property is nicoly Bituated, commanding an extensive view. It fronts two mum roadii, and settlor.' farms not far distant, andadioins Mr Scott's farm. Tho whole country around Ib valuable property, and rising in value. Tho wholo is cleared, and is nearly all level. Tho a"iovo Is oirered at 7s 9d por aero.—Apply to Carbinos and Lusher, Auctioneers, Queen stroot. I~TK)R SALE, a, Large Wood • turning • Latho.-Apply to J. J. SwinnortOD, Wyndham-streot. ■71 OR SALE, or To Let, a First-rato V Business in Walkato. Stock otavalua tion if required.—Apply to L. D. Nathan & Co. U7\OR SALE, a Small Pair of French Bur X. Millstones, with silk. Suitable for grind ing wheat., maize, or pepper.—J. Finlay, West Queen and Ohspol-treots. iiiOß SALE, cheap.—The Fast Sailing C Yacht' Glitter' may bo had at a low figure by applying to J. W. Carr and Sons, Custom house-stroo. West. IjTIOR SALE (a Bargain), Nino Acres of ■ Land, close to town, with a Beautiful Seven-roomed Residence, also Stablo, Cow-shed Piggerios, and Garden, all complete. Terms easy.—J. Davies, Junction Store, Karnngahnpe -toad. tf>Oß SALE or Lease, in Albert-street, a 1 Largo Building, lately fitted up as a restaurant, with largo collar; would make a good warohouso.—Apply to H. Partington, Hou.o and Land Agent, Stichbury's Buildings, Queen- Street, £iIOR SALE, a Building situate at the 1 Railway Station, formerly used as Dining room and Shop. Would be suitable for erection at To Aroha.-Apply to William Pyo. Dining rooms, Queon-Btreet Wharf. ImOR SALE, in Newton, near Fairburn's F property, a very nice House of 5 rooms, workshop, fowl-house, tank, well, pump, good garden; all in first-olass order, and in good position. Only £2i0.-D, F. Evanß, Estate Agent, 71, Qneen-Btreet. _____ PUR SALE, in Ponsonby, near main road, Now Verandah Cottage, four rooms, with ono or three allotments, fenced. Price, £200 0r;£235 respectively.—D. F. Evans, Estate Agent. ON SALE, Six Cases 'Frisco Best Hams and Bacon, bare and in cloth. Four cases Canterbury do.—George Sibbin, Mart, Quesn street. fjl O R SALE. FINE FARM AN-TgOOD FLAX MILL. Good Flax Mill, with water-power capable of driving any amount of machinery, together with fine Farm of 200 acres of alluvial land unsurpassed in quality, with over 1,000 tons [of very fine Flax, and abundance in the neighbourhood. This property is nearly all fenced and subdivided, and m culti vation. Thoro is a nice now house of 7 rooms, with largo Barn, Garden, and Orchard. It is only 10 miles distant from Auokland, and has railway communication, with good roads, along with wator carriage for Produce to railway Btation.-Apply to Georgo Fraser, or J. C. Anderson, _no. 6, South British Insurance BulldJ-gS. I VILLA SITES, CAMPBELLVILLE, PONSONBY. Mb JonN C iMPnEtx has instructed the under signed to dispose of all bis Choice Villa Bites as above. These allotments, having a largo frontage to Ponsonbr and Shelly Beach Roads, Curran, Emmet., and Sarsfleld streets, are unsurpassed for position, viow of harbour, sizo, &o. Tho allotments are marked off on the ground. Price and terms on appUcation. DIGNAN & ARMSTRONG, 4 and 5, Imperial Chambers, Vulcan Lane. JTV N SALE, 1 BOAT (Clinker Built), MA3T, SAILS, and OAUSloomplete. Apply to J. CRAIG, FORT-STREET. m O ARRIVE, JL per 'Oceola,' 300 Tons VICTORIAN COMPANY BONE DUST. CLARK AND GANB, FORT-STREET. TTB" U Hi BROTHERS, "/ IIAVE NOW LANDING, __» 'FAMENOTH' AND 'LOOH 1-OON, 1,200 PACKAGES, Consisting oi GROCERIES AND OILMEN'S STORES, AND HAVE FOR SALE AMERICAN RANGES AND STOVES BARBED STEEL FENCING WIRE DOUGLAS PUMPS, LAWN MOWERS CORNSACKS, GRINDSTONES, OIL STONES, &c, &c„ &o. Agents for J. Craig & Son's Celebrated Scotch- Whißkey. HULL BROTHERS, Auctioneers, Wine and Spirit Merchants, Queen-street Kauri Gum.Stores. Breakwater Free and Eonded Stores. Albert-Bsreet. Liost and Found. AT the Concert in Grafton Road School, a Cloak was exchanged, and an Umbrella taken by mistake.—Please return to Head Master. LOST, a Gold Brooch with stones, be" tween Jermyn-street and the Wharf.— Reward on delivery to H. and S. Kohn, jewellers. Queen-street. , LOST, an English Setter Dog. white, with liver snots; called " Vogel;" had a collar on No. 89.—Any person bringing the sam. to Mr Davidson, Albert Hotel, will be rewarded LOST, a Roan Chestnut Pony Mare, white blaze and right ear half off. £2 reward will be paid on delivery, at the Ex change Hotel, Parnell i LOST, on Friday afternoon, between the Windmill and Albert street, a bent silver Tube 9'n. long, with an ebony handle, being a surgical instrnmont.-The finder, on leaving it at the Star Office, will be rewarded. Stove and Oven Maker. C_EE HERBERT ___. SMITH'S i_> OVENS STOVES. RANGES, &C, Especially tho New Zealand jsCLIPSE __.p-.-_, COTTAGE RANGE BEWAEE OF IMITATIOHS ■ r *ff •rwr-riT^"!*^" ? *> °A-' * -3 -M_n»_----_g g /...H. SMITHS | § oczi_OC___]a>l 5 g P WHAT THE PERSONS WHO HAVE THEM IN USE SAY ! TEBTIMONIAL.-MrH. Smith: Dear slr.-In reply to your inquiries regarding tho New zea and Eclipse Cottage Range I have had from you, I have pleasure informing you that Is has given entire satisfaction. It requires very little coal, and is indeed In every way equal to the recommendations as you gave me of it. lruiy yours, F. A. Twimane.—Graf ton Road, Novero- Mr'H. H. Smith.—The wrougtt-iroE Range I purchased from you injonelast has proved a very satisfactory article. I am informed it ' economises fuel and bakes thoroughly. I have no hesitation in recommending these IHanges.- P. Biss.-Grafton Road, Bth October 1878. Stoves sold on the Deferred Paymeni System. AUCKLAND IRON WORKS, Durham-street.



I Public Notices, T AND TRANSFER ACT NOTICE. Notica is horeby given that Timothy Hives, of thelCity or|Brooklyn, County of Kings, State of New York, North America, claiming as heir nt-lawof hicnAßDllivas, lateofMaungataroto. in the County of Marsdon, Provincial Distrlot of Auckland, settler (deceased), intestate has applied to be registered as proprietor of allot ment 59, of the Parish of Waiau, in the County of Marsden, aforesaid, containing 72 acres, more or less, being tho whole of the land included in Vol. ..Follo 18, of tho Register Book, and that he will be so registered unless caveat forbidding tho same bo lodged on or bafore the 12th day of JANUARY NEXT. Dated at the Land Transfer Office, Auckland, this Ist day of December, 1880. THEO. KIS3LING, District Land Kegistrar. jTKX A S.S. COMPANY. I^^^^s. FOR LEVUKA DIRECT. *>a>,,e*amm The chartered steamship 'ALBION,' Captain Garrard, will leave as abovo on TUKS- DaY next, 14th instant, at 5 p.m., in place of tho s s. ' Southern Cross.' This gives an excellent opportunity to persons desirous of visiting this rapidly-advancing colony at low fares for I'eturn Tickets, with tho option of returning per s.s.' Southern Cross' next month. Return Saloon fares, £1-1. For freight or other information apply to W. LODDKR, Manager. N.B.—Consignees mutt Pass Entries for all Goods sent down for shipmont, or they will not be received. BRIGHT SMILE i(COROMANDEL) GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). The Directors have this day made a Call of Two Shillings per Share on the Ca,pital of the Company, payable to the Secretary, at the Kogistered Office of the Company, 19, New Zea land Insurance Buildings, on or before the 11th day ol January, 1881. M. S. LEERS, S.cretary. Auckland, December 9,1880. 1 Wi? PIECES C_>' WHITE CALICO JL 6 <_» SHIRTING, soft and heavy, nearly 30 inchos wide, Id per yard.—J. Cosgrave and Co. PARNELLNURbEKIES : Strawberries and Cream, Daily,—James Mason. Largest and Ctieapes. oxock ot DRAPERY and CLOTHING In Now Zealand, as well as tho Greatest Variety tt> oho.Bo from, Is at J. Co3grave aud Co. s, Queea strcet. 'DOAED OF EDUCATION. The Christmas Holidays for Schools in and near Auckland and at tho Thames will be from FRIDAY, 24th December, to FRIDAY, 21st January, bolhdays inclusive. School Committees of Country Districts can arrange tho holidays at their discretion, subject to tho Regulations. By order of the Hoard. - VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. RARANGAHAPE DISTRICT BOARD. Notlco is heroby given, that at a Meeting of the above Board hold on the Bth ins... Thomas Barns, Esq., vacated the chair, and George D. Bevin. Esq., was clocted Chairman for tho current year. THOMAS HAVES, 11th Docembor, 1880. Clerk. T>ONSONBY HIGHWAY DISTRICT. RATE, 1880-1. Notice is hereby given that the Rate for the ourrent year la now ovorduo, and must be PAID FORTHWITH to avoid legal proeoedings for its roeovery. The collector will attend dally to receive pay ment at tho Ponsonby Hall between tho hours of 7 and 9 each evening until SATURDAY, the 18th lust. T. SEDDON EVANS, Chairman. Ponsonby, Decombor 1.1880. Ti/TUSICI MUSIC! MUSICI Songs I DcEra uno Solos, and Duets I Dances I V rcTonu Magazines I BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS for Prosonta I BOOKS for Prizes 1 BOOKS for Sunday-School Libraries I POETICAIi WORKS I NOVELS in Groat Variety' PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS I SCRAPS I SCRAP ALBUMS I CHRISTMAS CARDS 1 BIRTHDAY CARDS! SUNDAY SCHOOL REWARD CARDS ! JUST OPENED A CHOICE ASSORTMENT of THE ABOVE. W. E. M EAR'S, Bookseller, Stationer, and Music Seller, 198, QUEEN-STREET. TTA'EKY JOHNSON, GENERAL DEALER, HOBSON-STREET, AUCKLAND (Opposite Abbott's. Grocer). II J. begs to call the attention of the surround ing inhabitants to his Large and Varied Stock Of Drapery and Fanoy Goods, Hardware, etc. Great Bargains Under Cost Price. Come early. Mako your Purchases for Christmas. IAA PIECES OF GREY CALICO, JLvJ'v_r the fine Mexican make, 3d per yard.—J. Cosgrave and Co. MRS LANGTRY.—Wanted JEvery body to go on Monday next and see the greatest Beauty ot the age, at Mr. Victor Longuot's.Wellesley-street west,oppoßlte United Service Hotel. mHEKOH- I - NO O R. THE undersigned requests all Accounts against him to be sent to the shop on or before the 31st Decembor, 1880; and all Accounts owing must be paid on or before that date, or they will b_ handed over to his solicitor for recovery. JAMES MOEWEN, Lower Albert-street. ■vr o T I C E. Any Person or Persons landing on Motntapu Island, without permission in writing from tje undersigned, will be prosecuted. (Signed) KKID BROTHERS. Dooomber 10th. 1880. WC. DENNES gives notice that all • Accounts three months past due will bo sued for, and Machines taken away, unless paid at once.—DepOt, Queon street. W". H A N G A RE I. Mr McKean, Scarbro' House, is appointed Sole Agent at Whangarol for the sale of our Almanac. . -, : , ."•''' '.' ■■' " TO" O '.T. 1 7 O K. Wm.PYE has removed to the New uildlngiß on Queen-street Wharf—Rail way Dining Rooms —and hopes to see his old customers babk again) and also Invites tho general pnbllo to give him acall. '' ' ' ' . ;.", '•''." P_f_A INDIES' PARASOLS at lsf 9d., O"" —J. Cosgrave and Co. TO O O T SI B O O T SI Wanted, my Customers and the Pulblo to know that I have Opened my New Shop with a well-assorted Stock of Boots and Shoes of every description, at prices to suit the?times. Note the address: J. GREEN, Victoria-street, near Neleon-stroet, Auckland. TERMINUS HOTEL, NORTH HELENSVILLE. F. Clark Staff begp io Inform Travellers and others that the New Railway Station is now open for traffic, and that the steamers for Wairoa, Port Albort, a. 1 Pafci, lot lie at the New Wharf; also that the Pott; and Telegraph Offices are situate wlthiii fifty yards of tho Hotel. The Hotel Is commodiors. aud no effort will be spared to conduce to the comfort of- its patrons. 8 "' -' Good Stab'ing. Wines and Spirits (thejbest procurable to the market). ■ *■ F CLARK STAFF. Proprietor. 1 _T_ t\f\f\ LADIES' AND JLLf.Uv/U GIRLS' STRAW HATS Newland the Fashion), lit.—J. Cosgrave and Co ... ''- ' ■ •;'' .- ' : ' .. - niA to'£l,ooo LENT on Building Society cSJi.LV principles, or cr other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. See List of Properties for Sale on 4th page—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane- Seven per cent, allowed on money deposited for nvestmep»' ■' 1 f\i\ PIECES FANCY RIBBONS JL \J \J 3d per yard. -J. Cosgrave Se Co. TO STOREKEEPERS AND HOUSE HOLDERS. Thoso who once make purchase, from tho Extensive and Varied Stock ot 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 Engaged. nr. E A ! T E A I TEA! i My Now Seasons Teas, at Is 8d por lb., 2. Ser lb., and 2s 6d per lb., are a great success, Iverybody dissatisfied with their present sup plies should certainly give them a trial. A ? reduction of 2d per lb. on 1210. parcels. F. WHITEHEAD, Tea Dealer and Tobacconist. Victoria-street-. Tobacconist. Queen-street,



JPublic Notices. 87101. A CHRISTMAS GIFT F the most suitable is Rich Mottled Kauri Cheat of Drawers; TollotChests of four drawers only Ifls for cash. They become more beautiful, with keeping, will always work easy, and are always valuable articles. - William Nome. Cabinetmaker, top of Shortland-stroet. tif\(\f\ YARDS DRESS STUFF. O \J VJ \J 41.— J. Cosg aye & Co. pHALL E N G E. Tho OponSailing-boat 'IMP' is open to Run the ' HATTIE MAY' (lato 'Ponsonby') for the Bumof £25 or £30 ---(Signo.) A. WARBRICK. XKTE have this day Sold our Timber Business and Promis.s to the NEW ZEALAND TIMBER COMPANY <Limited), who will continue tho Businoss as heretofore. Auck-ANP, Ist December, 1880. CARLAW & CO. WEW ZEALAND TIMBER .COMPANY (Limited). CJUSTOM.HOUSE-STREET WEST. Temporary Premises late Catlaw & Co. The abovo Company having Purchased tho Business and Prem'ses of Messrs Carlaw Se Co. are now offering the Wholo Stock at RE DUCED PRICES, to Effect a Clearance before 3lst Inst., and to Save Cost of Rouioval to Now Premises Opposite Gas Works. l-tTOrdcrs to bo addressed to Mr John Carlaw. O. A. HARRIS, Junk., Manager. Auckl-NP, December 10,1880. Ecclesiastical. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO CIATION. WEEK OF EVANGELISTIC SERVICES, Commencing THURSDAY, 13th December, at 7.30. Address each ovonlng by tho REV. J. S. HILL-. A Meeting for Prayor will bo hold each day at Noon. Address by tho Roy. J. S. Hill. •\r M. C. A. ' ' THE REV. J. S. HILL Will deliver a Special Addrees to MEN ONLY In tho Lecture Hall, TO-MORROW (Sunday) AFTERNOON, at 3 o'clock. Yonng Men Cordially Invited. m "\TOUNG MEN'S (jHRISTIAN ASSO- X CIATION, corner of Wellesley and Albert Btreets.—Meeting for United Prayer will be held THIS (Saturday) EVENING, at 7.30. A Bible Reading will bo given by the Rev. S. J. Hill. Friends cordially invited. A BIBLE CLASS for YOUNG MEN every Sunday afternoon from 3 till I. '■ mHEATBE ROYAL: SUNDAY EVEN; X ING SERVICES, under the conduct o f the Yonng Men's Christian ABsooiation To morrow Evening, from Bto 9. All are invited. Seats Frce^ P~~. KIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, Alexandra-stroet.—The Rev. John Nixon will preaoh in tho Morning at 11, and in tho Evening at 6.30. RIMITIVE METHODIST SUNDAY SERVICES, Exeelßior Hall, Upper Pitt street.—The Rev. T. H. * damson, from the Thames, will preaoh In tho Afternoon at 3, and Mr T. H. Smith in the Evening at 6.30. ■ PITT-STREET WESLEYAN CHURCH.—Morningi at 11, Rev. W. Morley; Evening, at 6.30, Rev. L. W. Isitt. }7UiANKLIN ROAD PRIMITIVE ■ METHODIST CHURCR-Anniveraary Sermons To-morrow, December 12th. Morning, at 11, by Rev. W. J. Adamson; Afternoon, at 3, Rev. It. Taylor; Evening, at 6_30, Rev. W. J. Adamson. "XTORTH SHORE WESLEYAN JJI CHURCH.—Divine Service To-morrow. Morning, at 11, by Mr Pinfold; Evening, 0.30, by Rev. W. Morley. \TE¥MAEK£T WESLEYAN _i_l SERVICES.-Newmarkot Hall.-Dlvine Service To-morrow Evening, nt 6.30 o'olook, by Mr F. A. vyhlto. ELLERSLIE WESLEY ANSERVICES. —Divine Service will bo conducted in the Public School-room, To-morrow Evening, at 6.50 o'clock, by a Student. TEMPERANCE HALL. - Geo. A. Brown wUI deliver a Lecture on Sunday night at 6.30. Subject: "Spiritualism: What it It. Morning servico at 11 o'clock. LOKNE-STREET HALL. —UN SEC TARIAN SUNDAY SERVICES, 12th Docomber.-J-Morning Service only, at 11. Sub ject., " Why am I here ?or tho groat purpose of Life." ' ODDFELLOWS' HALL, foot ot Cook street.—Lord's Day Servico at 6.30 p.m. Gospel Address by Mr Goodson, AU seats free. No collection. ■ PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, North Shore,—Divine Service will bo conducted To-morrow (Sunday), 12th December, by the Rev. Mr McCullum, Morning, at 11 a.m., Even ing, at 6.30 p.m. UNITED METHODIST FREE CHURCH, Jnnotlon of Pitt and Vincent streets.—Sunday Servlcos, Docember 12th, to be conducted by the Rev R. Taylor—ln tho Morning at 11 o'olook, Evening at 6.30. ■ ONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, Beres ford-stroet—The usual Services will be conducted To-morrow (Sunday), in the Morning, at 11, by the Rev. J. Robertson, M.a.; in the Evening, at 6.30, by Mr Remus. '{XLD BAPTIST SCHOOLROOM, Eden V/ Terrace.—Meeting To-morrow, 12th inst., for Wonhlp at 11 am.; Preaching at 6.3o—Bub ject, "A Message from God." ______ TWEWTON CONGREGATIONAL JJI SUNDAY-SCHOOL. RE-OPENING & ANNIVERSARY SERVICES Will be Celebrated on SDNDAY NEXT, DECEMBER 12th. Services will be conducted as follows I— In the Morning, at 11, by Rev. A.'Carrlck. In the Afternoon, at 3, by the Rev. W. Morley. In the Evening, at 6.3 C, by the Rev. J. Robert son. ... ........ j, Collections will be.taken at each Service on behalf of the School Funds, Tan Annual Soiree and Public Meeting Will be hold on : ; ' Tuesday, 14th Instant,-. , ~ J. C. Firth, Esq., in the chair. I Addresses will be given by the Rev. R. Taylor, Messrs Edwin Wood, Lalng and others, interspersod with Musical Selections. Tea on tho tables at 6.30 p.m. : Ticket-Used.'1- ■.'■' ■71 . ■ -■iiii--'!ii; :Ul''f H T. L Ul-'S, REMU E R ,£■ *The SECbND GRAND SAORED OONCJERT will be hold lit the Church ohIUESD'AY, tho lith Docember. Doors open at 730 p.m.' Con cert'atß. -■ •- ■ ~'-''' '-, "'. The following ladles and gentlemen are ex pected to take part:—Mesdames Clarke and Culpan; and Misses Woolnough, Lodder, Tait, Tonks, MoFadzen. and A. Law; and Messrs E. Hesketh, Rhodes. Shirley, King, (J. Brook, and A. Brook; Mr 0. Hesketh, conductor; Mr H. Rowe, organist. Admission 2s. . ; '! L: ... . ' '"' ... ... — G-azette in Banlsruptcy- IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT, Q IN BANKBUPTCY. In the tnattra; of "iDhe Debtors and Cre , dltOrs Act; 1876," "Tho Debtors and : i .Creditors Act Amendment Act, 1878,' i "* ' 'and "The Debtors and Creditors' Act Amendment Act, 1879," and of the Bankruptcy of Frederick Sherwin, ol Parnell, Builder, a Debtor. - This Is to notify that Frederick Sherwin, oi Parnell, Builder, has this day filed a St-teHenl that ho is unable to meet hts: engagements wit his Creditors;. The First Meeting of Creditoris tobe held in the Supreme ConrtThouso, Jn the Ci^ of Auokland, on TUESDAY, the 21st day ol December Instant, atl2 o'clook noon. .- . Dated this llth.day of December, 1880. ; . G. W.BASLEY, Deputy Registrar. GWT.'K-E-tinr. Stlchbnry'sßuildings,. : ' "- Queen-street, Auokland, . . ■ _ Debtor's Solicitor. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DIBTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors and Crodi tors Act, 1876," and of the various Acts amending the same.and of the Bank ruptcy of Josrpa Hbnry Wilkins, t Debtor. This is to notify that Joseph Henry WUkins of Victoria-street, in the City of Auckland, li the Provincial District of Auokland, in th( Colony of New Zealand, Bootmaker, Trading ft Victoria-street, in the said City, under tho stn or firm of J. and W. Wllkins, has this day flier a Statement that he is unable to meet his engage ! moots with his Creditors; Tho First Meeting o Creditors to be held at the Supreme Cour l Buildings, on FRIDAY, the 17th day of Decern , ber, one thousand eight hundred and eighty, a • the hour of 11 o'olook in the forenoon. Dated this l'lth day of December, 1880. G. W. BASLEY, Deputy Registrar; R. LAISHLEV, ' High-street, Auckland. ■ ..... Solicitor for Debtor,. -.-,.., < rv



Personal. IITOULDMrScott, ot the Waimea, call VV upon Mr Boaumont, Star Office. Meetings. ■-"' A UCKLAND SEAMANS' UNION A Meeting of the abovo Union will be held TO-NIGHT, 11th inst., at 8 p.m., in the Working Men's Club. _ n'EBBC C~A~ LODGE. A Summoned Meeting of the above Lodge wid be held in tho Lodge-room, Insurance Buildings, on TUESDAY Evontng, December 14, at 7.30. Business: Nomination of Officers, &c. By order N.G. ._,_- E. RAWLINGS, Secretary. XT 1.0.0. F.— Loyal Pioneer Lodge, XI • No. 936. Auckland District.-Tho Fort nightly Meeting of the abovo Lodge will bo hold at tho Teroperanco Hall, Albert-street, on MONDAY Evoning noxt, at 7.30 p.m., when all members aro urgently requested to attend. Business: Nomination of Officers. By ordor N.G —C. B. Thome, Secretary. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULD ING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice Is heroby given that an Extraordinary General Meeticg of the Shareholders of this Company will bo hold at the Office of the Com pany. Mechanics' Bay, Auckland, on/WEDNES DAY, tho fiftoenh day ot Decembor 1880, at twelve o'clock noon. ..,_,_. . -*... Business: To authorise tho Directors to raise money ouDebenturcß, and to issue Dobcntore on behalf of the Company. Byorderoftb 6 Direc.ors wAYMouTir> Secretary. Auckland, December 3,1880. Auctions. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14. JAPANESE SILK COSTUMES, FANCY COSTDMES, BEADED JACKETS, UNDERCLOTHING, SKIRTS, CAM BRIC HANDKERCHIEFS, COLLARS, CUFFS, DRESS MATERIAL, SHIRTINGS, LINENS, JAPANESE SILK DRESSES, HABERDASHERY, MEN'S, BOYS', AND YOUTHS' CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS, ■Sec, &c, &c GABBIEL LEWIS WILL sell by auction ou the abovo dato, at 11 o'clock, A PARCEL OF ABOVE GOODS. W. S. COCHRANE.] [JAMES DACRE. . WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. At Scarbvo' Terrace, Parnell. rpHE subscribers have received instruc. 1 .ions from G. M. Mltford, Esq., to Bel', at his residence, Scari.ro' Terrace, Parnell, on Wednesday, 15th instant, at 11 o'olook, HIS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, TOOLS. &c, „c„ SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W. S. COCHRA-E.l [JAS- DACIIU. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16. LIBRARY OF "_-0~ VOLUMES OF BOOKS. THE Subscribers have received instruc tions from Q. M. Mitpokd, Esq., to se I. at the Rooms, Fort street, on Thursday, 16th instant, at 11 o'clock, HIS VALUABLE LIBRARY, comprises 3GO Volumes of Books; amongst which are many valuable works of reference. 11 b Catalogues are Now Ready at tho office, ot SAMUEL COCHRANE. & SON, ~-■ Auctioneers. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14.: '• CHRISTMAS FANCY GOODS. V G. W. BINNEY 7 WILL sell by public auction, at his Mart, Queen-street (Upstairs Room), on Tuesday, December 14, at 11 o'clock. TWO CASES of FANCY GOODS, consisting of Tablespoons and Forks, Dessert hpoona and Forks, Butter Knives, Butter Coolers, Fish Carvers, Hair Brushes, Tooth Brushes, Looking Glasses, Ladies' Companion, Bac kets, Tape Lines, &0., &c, &o. A number of First-class Pictures, also a Sew ing Maohine by Wheeler Se Wilson. .- ■ -, Terms at Sale., B_ TONES.] [B. C. CA.RR. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22." PRELIMINARY NOTICE. ; At the Residence of Mrs J. Y. Stevenson, Portland Road, Rcmuerai who is leaving for England by the Wangauui. EXTENSIVE AND UNRESERVED SALE of Specially - selected Drawing, Dining, and Bedroom Suites; HoUEoholdEff-ctp, Carpets; Plated, Glass, and Chinaware; Four wheel Phccton, Horse, Pony, Harness, ftp., Sec Fall Particulars and Catalogues In a fow days. J'■'-__. TONKS & CO., ' > j ■' ■ Auctioneers. B. TONKS] [R. O. CARE. I WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER IC. ON ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.. , "7: ■" Ex ' Irigeburg' and ' Clansman,' from " ' New York. . '77 j j ~b. tonks& co.':,):^.':':,: HAVE received instructions to sell by auction on Wednesday, tho Kith Instant, at eleven o'oloek, ........ r , . ..-.,,, SIX PACKAGES TOB AC C O—Venus.. ; 'marked 237,239,2.4,13,17,18.,* ; :; I i .. ■*_■_ AU more or less damaged. * • qy^ B. TONKS.] [B. C. CJ-iBB. j THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16. * RUAit-VKA TOWNSHIP, !i T E AROHA. The New Goldfields TOWNSHIP on the \ To Aroha Goldfields, immediately ad joining tho Prospectors' Claim, arid I ruhiiin'gdowh to, and toclud-j •. ing, the Landing-place on the Waihou river. THE ONLY FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP ON THE j ■■'/• : GOLDFIELb AND RIVEn.*" * Hi j n .., v , R. TONKS & OO. fn ;., V]| a AYE been iustnicted to sell above on Thursday, December 16, at 12 o'clock noon. 1 The position of tho above stamps It at onco a the site for the settlement |of a large and jftw perons population. It Is imm-jdiati_-y adjoin ' fea THBrussBNT claims on the TeArohaGolld field; it is situated on a gentle slope from the To Aroha Mountain down to tho river, to which It has an extensive frontage; and, apart from Its being in the centre of the Goldfleld It Is also tho obstek of a Rich Agricultural Distrlot which will, ero long, ss settlement progresses bacomo the Garden of the Auckland Provinces. ■ The steamers now land passengors for the Gol d fiolds on this Property. i j ] Plans now ready. ' * ; " Terms Liberal.; , ' —... .. ... "J .~- ' . •■■'■,' t■ ■ .-* ?•* J; ->l WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15.. ,;■ CHRISTMAS S^LE QF.TI!__«-jR.;;^ The subscrlbsr .'has received ■toslruotlohs from E. Gibbons and Co, to selV at their Yard", Onehunga, on Wednesday, December 15, At 1 O'CLOCK. n\j\jAKJ\J\J' AND SECOND wv/v" CLASS KAURI . i TIMBER. All sizes." 86n_u and free from worms anddea d sup. Terms at sale. G. SI B B I N, • Auctioneer.?. ---' THUBSDAY, DECEMBER 16. . VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY •IN QUEEN-STREET. . fTTHE Subscriber has received imperative t L instruetiona to sell, by auction, at his Land , Mart. Lower Queen-street,' on Thursday, 16th t I'ecember, immediately after tho Harbour . Board Sale of Tolls. . J That TWO-PTORKY DWELLING HOGSK! '", t .. and Freehold Allotment, 429-lOft fronts a* ~.--• to Qneen-street, and 691-10 ft frontages_pr t. another street First House and ProprfW past tho Turkish Baths. Terms f|bs*al., /GEORGFsiBBIIf/^ ~.:.,.-....,.,, .Auctioneer.^- \_y-. * <,• 3 [Continued Qsfs<spb, Page.] ~tr .". t at)H -■' S-ff-n "-■ IS