TELEGRAPHIC.

FROM FXIESS AQQNQY AND CPR OVN

COBItESPOiTDENTS.i

GRAHAMSTOWN, f"s daf-

The sprts atTararu yesterdaj was tery largely attended. About 4,K)0 fere present it the Caledonian games and r<ces. The principal eients vere won ly GcWen Crown aid Daikie. Albnnia. —Tiree ewts of picked stone are to h<nd.

It is aflharebpkers holiday,

"WELLINGTON, fais day SAN FiANCISCO MAIL.

The a&. Australia, with London mails of th« 4th December, left San Fflncisco for Ancklaid on th« 22id ult. Shehas a larje shipment of while liih ova from he Gover n is. City oi New Yorl with tie Desemba" colonal mails arritfd at Sjq Francisco on th» iOth Tilt., tro days in advancoof due chtt,

CRICSH1 MATCH

A cridet mafah between thi Greytoffn and jßolemian Clips, of;Welli)gton, Jwas ■won by the former ii one inning. The' births diring December help numbered. 10S; deabs, 3S; manages, 25- For the jear, births.l,323, deatns, 487. The carbine matin between the Nelson Artillery Cadets au< the WeJliifiton Artil lery Cadtts was did to-day, mil won ty the formtf by oue pint.

, CHRISTCtIURCH,Thursday. "At the inquest oi the bod/ of William Richard job bs to-d.y, a verd:ct of " Died by misadfenture " vas returned. Kelso, ■who was h- custody,\vas' dismissed.

THE PAITY RIOT.

A meeting of citizns interested in prose cuting thtrecent rioters was held, at vrhick it was dedfled .to subcribe for a lawyer to prosecutebe oifendes.

DUNEDIN, Thursday.

New Y«r's Eve pissed «ff more quietlf that* for niiy years past, and there wasal almost enfre abserce of ro\\dyism. A Dumber of'olunteer^and speciul constable* were keptJady iv else their sn-vices weie required toßay. 'Jhe Caltloirian gtthering wis a greet success.

DUNEDIN, this day. THE SWEEPS.

The nistjrize in Cameron's:Sveep falls to a Cotpiation labourer, the second to Sullivaa, teket-maker of Dunedin, the third toKokrt Waugh, storekeeper of Pine Hill. i

TIMABU, Thursday.

New YeaiDaypassed off mosteojoyablj. The weathj was lovely... The town was ciowded, anlfully 7000 were on the Calfr donian Sport ground this afternoon. Tht greatest god-feeling prevailed, doubtles owing to tlietrong force of police, voluii' teerß, and spcial constables ready for an] emergency, j ' A processin of fully 3000 people marchei through the mm streets about 11 o'clock| and halted, o different ocoasiona to givt ringing chedi for the Queen, and also foi Orangemen,; ■.

TIMARU this day. SEtOUS ACCIDENT.

A man narad Buckley while excavatinj near the railiay works, was buried by I fa!! of earth, and his spine is severelj crushed. He has been removed to til! hospital. i!

OAMARU, Thursday.

The Caledonin Sports to-day were a gi ea' success. Abousoo people attended. Tlii weather was fini

At the Uaiedfjan Sports, Kalgleish won both the mile diking match and half-mil( handicap. The receipts ftjn the Bazaar yeateidaj amounted to £92,

NEW ILYMOUTH, this day. . WAITaKa.KACES. The Waitara rail Were a success. WAITAEA t;p, £40; 2 miles. Catch Him ... J. ... 1 Maid of Honoi... ..'. ... 2 The other races we small." The eveiit were chiefly among! local horses. : |

Rangatri Races.

[UNITED PJBR3IASSOCIATION.] '"; BtJLIiS, JutTON, Thursdays The weather vas elightful, and then ■wan a large attencauct f roni the surround ing districts. Handicap Hueils each of 40sovs.; ! , miles. . Eraser's Rangatin L.I ] Campion's Victor1... '...■'■ ... • ••..' Scott's Abolition:.. , 5 St. LEG^RjioOaov.;! 12 miles. Moses'Astronomir... .] ] Hunt'sPetruchio ... ~ j ... ... 5 Hislop's Locket ... .. 5 The Baroii and Gadipla alo ran. Betting; nearly 4 to 1 on Jstronoma and Locket. Railway Hakdeap of lOOovs.; Ifmil^, Goodman's York ... ... ] Kandwick'...i; > .5 i'oam ~.{ .... -I i Ottawa, Florst Majdonald, Cjmmission, and . White's ValQar, also atartfi. Betting ,2} to 1 againat^orl, 5 to 1 apinst Ottawa. , Time 3mins. ZJseßi j.\ Pkoducb Stakes, of 40soysi; lj miles. Harrison's My Lnam ... I \ I Chief ■■ ..: ..,..■ , ... i % T.V. ■■■■ .:. ... ...; : J FXiTinoStakh, of 30sov&; 1 mile. .',\ York .'. 1 1 Kateatcfaer L ... '2 Astronomer ' '... li, \. ? —3 The totalisatorraa a gjieat swcesa, being well patronised in ivery race! .

Annual Christchurch Regatta.

m. ,tfITED PBSSS ASSOCIATION.]

Chelstchuech, Thursday. THE t tjjatta was held to-day, though the ■weather up to nooa was most unpiopitious' There heavy tain and no- wiid at alt Shortly after '■' 12 o'clock a breeze came ik from theN.E, and freshened, thj clouds clearing avay and the sun coming out. The Champion Sailiug Kace had to be postponedfor a time, waiting a wind. The Alert, To;ea, Anaie Wilson, and Amar. anth, Btartedtfor i. The Alert g«t away /first, liufc tae Aniae Wilson weathered on her at tlie start. The Alert, howe-ver, re gained her position and maintained fee lead throughout the race, winning by lalf-an hour before the Torea, iht Annie Wilson taking third; place. Tke (Amaranth abani doneU tke race. The Annie Wilaoji was raucli fancied, and .would no doubt fea^ip heen iii aj-,different position had the wind (been strong.? The Yictrf Race was yon by the Annie Ogte, beaiing the Ilicterong by a long dis tance. . '

The Fos^Joared Outrigger Kace was won liy tbe Kai&poi boat, the Chj-istchurch crew beiup: too1 (site to' start | TJje Lvttelton crew broke one o£ their sculla about a quar ter of a mile from ihe'istari.

The Kaiipoi,bo^,t also won the Pouble ScnlUog Rate, and the Pair-oared Outrigger Kacu l<eatingthe:Chvistehuich andLytel ton boate.

The SWpi' BoitS Sailing Eace fell to Kangitikei, wod a Ships' Pulling Eace to the timunui.

The Pauntlesp took the Open Sailing liace. ";■■

The K«ilwiy Benefit Society took the Friendly Soei«ties' Kace.

The nuiiibei;rf visitors was about 5000.' The day passed off i without any tatxn biince. ','£'.". •, '■'.

Christchurch Caledonian Sports.

[UNITED i?B««S ASSOCIaMoK.I

CHKISTCBUKCH, Thursky. The adjourned anniversary sports -were lately patronised, nearly 8000 persons being prcseat. The miilor: events were vtell pon tested. There wele very few accepters Jor the leading handicap events, the Jiandi-, capping giving a 'good deal of-^fl.mafcis'' faction. jf The two-mile walking JacVwas win by C. H. Pierce, with G. R/^Roberts^nd. Clarence passed. tbo 9QOR,' fitsH Sb^H was disqualified for unfairjgvalkins!. , ~ A One-mile runninaj^haudican.— A- Vood Lortion, 1; A. if§j,2* G. Whituig, 3 Two-mile igJ!,"-He W it.t, 1; J. P«*. f The thre«p,»ie bycide race was applftidul contest, c*itfe ß .« K a great deal of "dteqent. It waa ev^W^Uislly won\y JJ. Brown, 7^ydß. iiAi^ r fi H^nby4r. L^ord, itr»th°a,s • blage i be *

The Party Riots.

(RY TELEGRAPH.)

TIMAKU, Wednesday THE O'DRISCOLL LETTER.

Six riotera, including O'Drisnoll, were brought before the Bench to-day, and at the request of Inspector Pender were re manded till Saturday, when it is expected the others will be in custody. Bail was re fused. The .Court was crowded, and there was a full bench. The following letter was read -. —" Timaru, December 24. Mr Moy nihan : Dear sir.—l am informed, on the best authority, the Orangemen are going to march on St. Stephen's Day in Timr.ru, so if you wish some of your friends to come and help to obstruct the ruffians, we Timaru people would be greatly obliged, as there would need be no fighting only to stop 'their progress, as I expect they are only preparing for Chiniquy. I am sending ac counts everywhere. I can hear they are going to march under ike protection of the Foresters and Oddtello'Ws, so Mr Harney was telling me this day, so you will see tnat they will march if they are not stopped. That you and friends are enjoying good health, and wishing you a merry Christmas, I remain, Tuos. O'Driscoll. P.S.—Ex cuse this spelling. This is the letter, the purport of which was given in a former telegram.

TIMAItU, this day,

MORE RIOTERS ARRESTED.

Two rioters were arrested last evening. Their name* are Jeremiah Kelly and Daniel O'Keefe. They were brought np at the Police Court to-day and remanded till to-morrow.

Boat Accident.

TiiEEE gentlemen who went to Motutapu for a day's shooting yesterday iv. a boat belonging to Mr bilclitch, of the baths, met with an accident. Having finished their sport, they were returning in tow of the Hero, but in the eastern passage the boat got athwart a rip, and owing to bad steering capsized. 11. Holdbrook's bout was also in tow of the Hero, and the painter was promptly cut adrift in order that she might proceed to the rescue. The three sports men were picked up, none the worse for a ducking, but they lost their guns, and, it iti said, a gold watch.

The Criminal Calendar.

The following are the cases set down for hearing at the Criminal Sit tings of the Supreme Court on the sth inst. : —Sheridan Carlisle Hall, forging and utter ing a telegram ; Francis Montague Pemberton, three charges of embezzle ment ; Joseph Alexander Heyland Wil liams, breaking and entering a shop and stealing therein; William JRobertson, rape ; John (Lyons, unlawfully iwounding ; George James Parker (alias Barker), larceny as a bailee ; George James Parker (alias Barker, sums ; George James Parker (alias Barker, same ; George James Parker (alias Barker), same ; Walter Woodcock, break ing antl entering a store and stealing: there from ; same, breach of Malicious Injury to Property Act; John Dodds Pentin, bes tiality ; Ngaronga, feloniously altering a cheque ; Matthew Hall (alias Sandhurst Miriield Hall), breaking and entering; Mary Anne lJixon (alius Dickson), attempt iugtopass counterfeit coin; Jno. Connor, lar ceny ; Te.Kopiha, same; same, horse stealing; satce, horse stealing ; Frederick Benjamin Duval, forging and uttering ; Stephen Home, inllictiug grievous bouily harm; same, iuflictinggricvousbodily harm ; Thos. Gillillan, inflicting grievous bodily harm.

Interesting Gathering.

Me. J. G. Holland, bricklayer and con ti'uctor, having completed the exterior of the new city Hour mills iv Shortland-strcet, and hoisted the Hag on tlio roof on the lust day of the old year, iuvited his foremen bricklayers, and the representatives of the Press to what is termed, iv the old country a " Rearing supper," in the Ucklfellows' Hall, Cook-street. In the evening, the Utmost good feeling prevailed. ' The walls of the neat hall bore evidences of the season, being nicely decorated with llowers and cverE^reena. The spread was liberal and displayefl to the best advantage by the caterer, Mr Charles .Burton, confeationer, who ia skilled in his business. Forty -work men were invited, and all were present excepting one workman and Mr B. Cane, briekmaker, who were unavoidably absent. Mr Holland occupied the choir, and Mr John Mell the vice-chair. At the close of the feasting the business of toasting and harmony was opened. Mr Holland pro posed the " Queen and Royal Family," pre ceded by some remarks on Her Majesty's character and reign, }Ir Mell then gave " The health of their employer, Mr Holland; also tli3 healths of Mrs Holland and family," The pro poser said that he felt great pleasure in proposing this toa3t, whici he was auie ■would meet with the enthusiastic approval o£ all present. He wished that all employ ers were like Mr. Holland, iver ready and willing to interest himself ia favour of his employees. If'masters generally were like him a strike would rarely be hear of. Mr. Holland did his best to kiep workmen, aud had succeeded in looping them together for a long time, He paid the highest wages, and his vorkmen were all attached to him. They Regarded him, not only as a liberal employer, but as a steady friend to their best interests. The treat provided by Mrs. Holland, aud the expressions of kindliness on both sides, were an assurance of mutual gool feeling aud confidence. The toast was drunk with musical honours, Mr. Holland returned his heartfelt thanks, and said hefelt greatly honoured in having such a. toast, and especially in bavir.g the good opinions and wishes of those iv his employ; He was not a proficient iv speech-making, in fact ho was more at home in la+ing bricks than in making a speech. As an employer of labour, he had always felt it to be a duty on his part to treat his mm as men, and to do his beat for them as far as he was able. He had managed to keep them together for sixteen months, and he hoped that circumstances would yet keep them together. During the year aowclosing around them they had frequently been hindered by wet -weather ; still they had averaged five and a-half days per week, and in thirteen months they had laid no less thanl,2oo,ooo Auckland-made bricks. He had had his struggles since be left the Thames and had made slow progress, but he had as good and steady a lot of workmen about as could be found in New Zealand, He thanked them heartily for their kindly expression and confidence, which it would be his study to maintain, aud also for drink ing the health of Mrs Holland and family. The succeeding toasts of the evening were " The Auckland Contractors," proposed in on excellent speech by Mr Guird aud re sponded to by Mr Gill; the chairman gave ''The Brickmakers of Auckland," and called upon MrJß.'Caae to respond, but, as Mr Cane was not present, Mr Guild re plied. The Chairman then proposed "My Employees," and spoke of them as men of honest and sober habits, and who were a credit to him. A considerable number of them were total abstainers, and therefore free from the terrible vice of the times which dr.icged men down from homes of comfort to scene 3of degradation and misery. His men were of a stamp that jcould ])e trusted, and in whom lie placed ijupjicit confidence. Mr Mell, foreman, responded, and seconded the state ment of Mr Holland. Messrs McEwitt, McToven, anil one or tr/o others; made a few remarks. Mr J. Holland (Hollaud and Butler) proposed the "Press in laudable terms, speaking of it as a power for good, when placed in worthy hands. He enter tained a regard for both Journals; the •' JJerald " was his early compamoiij and in the quiet of the evening he -watched for the coming of the Sta.ii with j£eelings of childlike interest. He was gUvd to Bee intelligent representatives of both journals present; such men. wene a credit to Bociety. Society, and every phase of human life present subjects for reflection, and men who collect, concentrate, und employ X faculties on life streets, although meet 4 of the waters." by Mr Jro. lynch ; L< ¥* merry mm, of England," Mell patfctis Bong/itr (J. Findlay ; ' Lived at Hone," MrfirQld; and several,omen, me evening was paps.e,d in a cowiviul and pleafant manner, and closed a Itt/e before the .fewn of the new year, . i■■ . ■

CABLE NEWS.

IDNITED TRKSS ASSOCIATION.]

Commercial.

LONDON. .1 December, 29. Three per cent, consols, 97^. The total quuiitiy ol wlical; alloat for Great Britain ia 2,0*0,000 qnailer.-. The Tay CJafcastrophe. LONDON. December, 29. The diver in the Tay, found a railway carriage, but not the bodies. The Accident Discovered December, 30. The officials on the Dundee side, saw the train advancing fron the Eifeshire side; then there was a uiddeu Slash of light, extending over tie bridge and water. Wondering at the mil-arrival of the train, the officials traversed the bridge, and found a sudden gap in the (cutre where the train, consisting ot the eujiue, van, and six car riages, were engulped in the water. Thir teen latticed girders, covering upwards of half-a-mile had fallen. It is believed that the terrific force of the gale meeting the resistance of the pasting train, caused the disaster. No one 'Has saved. It is now understood that the passengers numbered about ninety. The mails "floated ashore, and much wreckage. Divers were em ployed searching for the bodies. A Gov ernment enquiry has been ordered. LONDON. December 30. JNone of the Passengers Saved. ", i It now transpires that no passengers by the Kdinburgh and Dundee train, whici fell through the 'lay bridge, were saved, 'lhere were in all niucty victims. The gaj in the bridge was half a mile long. Th' actual cause of the collapse of the structur is unknown. An official inquiry will X held. LONDON. January 1, A Subscription Fund. The Driver found a portion of the tr»n> and some bodies were recovered. A.J')" sciiption for the relief of the widows'"*! orphans has been started. LONDON. Januarji- German Protective PoJCy. The Gorman Chambers of CornOGrco petitioned Bismarck to stop Englisli firms importing German goods into Au.stn'ia as English. The Begieide Manis- MADKID. Decemfei' 20. An unsuccessful attempt was nude to assassinate the King of SpSiu. When entering the Itoyul Palace at Mslrid, the assassin, a man named Gonplcze a Gale.cian, a waiter, lired a pistol but the shot missed the king, 'i he assssi" has been arrested. CALCUTTA. Decenbcr 29. Cabul is quieting. Au active pursuit of the eneiry is going on. General Baker i.s pursuing the Kobiatrus. The Boer Trou&le. CAPETOWN. Monday. The Boers held a mcetinj to adopt a resolution to reassemble ir April and summon the Volksrnod. A president was elected and tho chiefs dispcrsw. Turkish Beform Question. CONSTANTINOPLE. January 1. The British Ambassador lias suspended relations with Turkey, waiting orders from the British Government. Tho Fronei. Crisis [" AItGUS" SrBMAIj.] LONDON. January l3t. Jean Baptisto Leon Say, and Wadding ton's retirement is generally regretted. The crisis is delayed. The gazetting of tho Trench commission extension time apjilicatien is anxiously ex pected. Sir Stafford Northcote's .speech at Extcr was a significant bid for the publican's vote at the early election. It is reported that Ortlow has been informed that the claimant will bG released on the 12th. '- « . ' ' '

The Afghan War.

(Special to he " Star.")

; Defeat of th« Hill Tribes. LONDON. December 30. The British are advancing in Kohiston and Lall.iband. General Normon defeated Oymatullah, a Ghilzai chief, at G.id Iniack. "The Czar and the iOaaswitoh. LONDON. December 30. The Czar divides tlie Government with the Cxarcwitch. A rural form of Government has been granted to Siberia. The Regicide Mania. LONDON. December 30. Gonzieles, tho pastry cook, fired his pistol twice at the .King of Spain, -who escaped without lmrni. Several arrests have been made of sus pected persons.

AUSTRALIAN.

[UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

The Intercolonial Cricket Match. 1 MELBOURNE.

Thursday.

In the match the Australians versus fifteen of Victoria. The lifteen scored 207. the Australians have two wickets down for seventeen., Sailed: Arawata and Eotorua.

Victoria Racing Club Cham pion Meeting.

TJbe Champion Stakes. » MELBOURNE. Thursday.

The Champion Stakes race was run to day. Distance three miles, fortyseveu subscribers. There was a good attendance and the weather was magnificent. The race resulted as follows :

Mrs. J. Wilson's b.h., First King, five years; first. Mr. E. A. Johnson Boc'sb.h.. Wellington four years; second. Htfn. Wi J. Clarke's b.f., Petrea, three years; third. The race was wou by two lengths. Seven started. Tjme 5 minutes 40 \ seconds.

Telegraphists' Strike.

WELLINGTON, this day.

- About a dozen operators in Wellington are on strike. It is estimated that the total strikers throughout the colony is 100. A strike has occured among the tele graphic operators to-day, in consequence of over work and the abolishment of overtime. It is not known uutil the afternoon shift how many are out.

DUNEDIN, this day. Twelve operators hero have joined h c strike.

BLENHEIM, this'day.

Twenty-three operators have refused to work on the now system, and some having received otters of employment aio leaving the place.

A Woman Burnt to Death.

(BY TELEGKAPH.)

INVERCAUGILL, this day. A .WIDOW named Mary Leuahan was burnt to death in, her cottage yesterday. A young man named Huikius was lately committed for trial for alleged rape on the deceased.

Mr. McKari, of a well known auctioners firm, died suddenly last night of apoplexy.

THE AUCKLAND' EVENING- STAB, FRIDAY, JANUARY 2,



Tlimemlieia of jffte Auckland brajeb. pf the lWmian Catholic Buuoßt JiocieV will jtsseflVie at St. Patrick's Haii, ua Sin-Jay morrifc jat 8,30,Vin regalia tydjiwjy*



■ORKfT'S AUCKLAND .93 I AI^ANAC FOR 1880 IS'fOW READY Countr nn^ Suburban Agents shon.'d.ap.nd in their Otf1" earlr frTo&oturns Will Bo Taken. Wanted. RANTED KNOWN, Mr Darnpier's Vy Christmas Advertisement of Toys.Fancy Good Drapery, Boots, &C, will bo found at the $ of the third colamn, fourth page. VirANTED, several General Servants, V" good places.—Mrs Klsmore's Registry g nt> land-street. . ■vtTANTED, by a respectable person, a y baby to uurse.—Apply Star Office. TAN TED, a good General Servant. — Apply Hobson House, Hobson-street. ANTED, a General Servant; rofer ™ enecs required.—Mrs. 11. K. Williams, fltunt Eden. ~kj ANTED, a Situation, with a view to I' « Partnership: good ouportunity for ex cision of business. — Apply "8.G.," Star pleo. LVTIIAT shall we do when Dampier'a VV Bargains in Concertin as, To js, and other few Year Presents^arojill gonoj WANTED, a good General {servant. — Apply at the Bricklayers' Arms Hotel, TAJ ANTED, Eight rtoorl Harvest Men ; T V must be practical binder?.— Apply at this office at six o'clock Saturday evening. ANTED, good'Cook.—MrsTiismore's Kogifitry, 'ghortland-street. AA7"ANTED, a Nursemaid, about twenty VV yearn otnge, for small family; most bo good at needlework.—Mrs Klamore's Bcgiatry, Shortland street. ANTED, Housemaid rm- a hotol ; best wages.—Mr.i Klimore's Registry Hhortliind-street. _ \\rANTE]) two good ill! round Men io T V go to Kaipava; thosn nceustomrd to boating proformd,—Apply to Hull liro?., O.ueon street, at ten o'clock next Monday. WAN TE D, a General Servant; must baa good cook and laundress.—Mrs Konderdlne, liden-strcot. ANTED, three Bridge Carpenters for tbcWakato; nono but good hands.— Apply D. Fnllon. at Crulckshank and Miller's. WANTED, a respectable Boy to de liver bread and muko himself useful.— Thos. Wilsou, Qrey-stroot. ANTED, a Governess for Tauranga, to teach English and Music—Apply, by letter or person, "X.8.," feTAK Oillce. WANTED, a good General Servant for a private family near town ; no children - Apply to th:s oflice forad dross. WANTED to Hiro, a Winding Eugine. John Lamb, Fort-atrout. WANTED, on Saturday, Customers for Quarters Mutton, 2d jicu'lb: Uoiling Beef, Sjd and 3d; Choice lioust Hoof, Id and 3d; Qunrters Lamb, from 2s ; Superior -ansaßOS, •Id ; Pork Pios, Id ; German Sausage, 8d ; Corned lieuf, 3d.—G-. llulmu. Huto.lior, (J(iieen-Btreet._ VitfANTBD. a Miller, also a Man to TT milk.—John I.amb. Fort-strcot. *i\f ANTIiD, a good Farm Servant; one v 1 aooustomed io plough with oxon pre fo-red.—Apply, between 12 »ud 1 o'clock, at JMr Frntors, Insurance Buildings. ANTED, a smart Lad to attend Milliard room anil make himself gener nlly useful in housework. — Provincial Hotol, l'mico.i-gtrect. viT^N'l'EDTii Hoy about 13 or 14 to VV collect tolls.—Apply ut the Newmarket gat:». WANTED, a Fireman for]).s. ' Oreccon. M^H. Itoo, Sawmill. ()n"hungn. ' ANTED, two strong active Lads aecuslomod to ride out for orders.—T. Walker, Butcher, Karanuahapo UantL V\7ANTED, a t;ood Pianist (male or V» female) for a few hours every evening. Permanent employment. Testimonials required. —Apply at this olllce. WANTED, a sharp, respectable Youth about IS, for the Grocery business, and to Drive a horse and Cart.—W. P. Collins, Tea jhialor, Parnell. ' WANTED, a respectable General Servant, private f/miily near town : no young cMldr.in ; goo;l wago<.—Aiiply this ofllro. WANTED, a tjittiation in a Grocery, Outlltting or General Ktoro, al?o em- Sloyment for a Hoy.—Apply to Wilson, care of Ira Carter, corner oC JMooro and. Hobaon Btroots. . a ro»i)i!ctaole""iiiid(lle need pcraon, a Situation as housokcoper ornurso to an invalid :good testimonials.—Mrs Faulkner, Judge Monro s Houso, Nelson-street, Aucklnnd. ANTED, a Hituation by a young man in tho Drapery nnd Clothing trade ; has had eight years oxporioncn; can bo well rocom mondad.— Apply C.W.. olllcn of this paoor. WANTED, to sell or exchange Buggies, Hlngln or double seated, new and second hand.—Cousins and Atkins. Coach builders, Kllkitt-Htreet. WHEN you wake in the morning the ilrsfc thing to be romembored is that Dampier will Close next week imd for the fnturo at fi o'clock. "ANTED, to Purchase a Light Trap or .-print: Cart, with or without harness.— Apply by letter to "Trap," STAB Offloe. \I7ANTED, £400, at £7 10sper cent., on » w First-class Freehold Becurlty.—Apply G. T. Kectloy, aolicitor, llobson's Buildings, Shorllnnd-atreet. ANTED to .Sell, Second-hand Pianos and Harmoniums, or now, on terms to suit purchasers; also, Pianos and Harmoniums to repair or tunn in town or country.—Webb's Music Saloon, Wellocley-street. WANTED, the Lacnes to know that this week is tho la?t I will return them 2s in the ,Ponnd, on all purchases of £1 aud upwards. No alteration 'In tho prices of my Won(ierfnl Bargains.—W. H. Damplor. WANTED to Sell, really good Second hand Buggio3; Blnglo or double hooded or open al3O, two First-Class Phaetons (new), a Crowthor'e Viotoriq Stables. ANTE!?, a good Cook (single man), also a good Walter, also a good House maid, Billiard Marker, and a Night Porter for tho Albion Club Hotel, Gisborno. Boference rennired.—Apply to S. M. Wilson, Albert Hotol, Auckland.jbetwcen 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ANTED KNOWN, the Auckland Timber Company (Limited) havo on hand largo Stocks of Building Materials. Their New and High-class Machinery and improved facilities enablo them to produce the bost quality at lowest prices. Mill and Manufactory, op posite tho Gas Works'; Head ofllco, Custom house-street. yy m ANT E D_ X N O W N. TO TKaDKSMKN, MECHANICS, AND OTHKKS. MONET Advanokd in Sums of £2 to £50 on norsonal eocurity, re-payable by weekly instal ments, at L. H. NKUMKGKN, AucklaudLoan Otllco. 165 Quoen-Bt.. opposite Savings Bank. ANTED, the Travelling Public to and from Waikato to know that Mr. J. DILLON, of tho Bailway Hotel, Mercer, will continue to keep the Table dHoto on, and hopes to see s.s many now faces as thoro aro old ones stepping across to refresh tho inward man. Thoro is plenty of timd; the train stop 320 mins. Table ready on arrival of all trains; no delay Quality of liquors has never been disputed.—J. Dillon, Railway Hotel. Mercer. '■VS7 A N T X I) KNOWN. a flrst-class Stook of Cloths and Tweeds; good workmanship and moderate prices are tho distinguishing featuroa ot Tho Pantheon." J. FOPD, Tailor. IC6. Queen-street,_ WANTED known, that E. Carr has re movodtohis New Yard Customhouse, street West, just opposite tho end of Hobson- Btreet, and being doßirous of clearing off his present stock, will continue tho sal<s at low rates for the next fourtoen days ; a few )ob lota left. WANTED, KJNOWN, that Atkiuson, McColl and Co. havo opened a.Branch Store-of tho Nowmarkot Ksiamol Paint and Varhish Worlts in Welloßloy-Btreot, opposite liOVOtt's, Draper, where retail ordcrß will ue supplied and wholesalo ordors taken. Paints or Varnish Buppliod by th.;m are guaranteed to Btand this climate.-ATKINSON. McCOLL & CO Wellesley-stie6t,Auckland. Manufactory: Nowmarket, Auckland. OUKING MEN.—PledT 1 ot Good Tea, la 6d por lb, at Jr<yilewin and Brother's ; a good Sugar for dd Mi ?, ?M ; Pigs Jowls, id per lb; Cornflour, 'id ;% .ns, KB (best brand), only 7d per tin; Orange Marmalade, 8d; California Bonoy. 21b tins, Is 3d; Nuts for Christmos, 9d par lb ; Christmas dandles in great variety; Champion Bloater Paste, 6d per tin ; Cod Bocs, 9d. Also a Delicious Belish for Breakfast, Is per tin. All at F. liowin and Brother's, Queon-streot. ' Working houSekeeper.-a re- W cngagemeut to widower or Binglo gontlc. man, or as Matron, thoroughly domesticaton and a gnod plain cook, fond aud accustomed to children; a^o36; good reforoncos.—"CD.," Woodbine Cottago, Uroy-Btrcot. MILLINEkT— Wanted, a First-class Milliner: cooa salary, permanent situa |T» EQUIIiKD, iv a private school, a Lady . JL«J as Teacher; Music indiapensablo.—Apply by letter, to " Lady Prlncip. l/care of Mi' Kady Musicseller, Q ■eon-street. ' 4?d.(liMl PAltTFEinileopiDg or S&'ytHf^Pv active) V^anted in a fcheep and Cattle Station ; property on equal terms by a gentleman expert in Stock -breeding and getting up Wool; referenccii and highest credentials.—C. Williamson, Eativte Agent, Vul can Lane. IT> AILWAY LABOUKIiES, On and after Monday, tho sth January, we can employ FIFTY additional Good Pick and Shovel 1 Men ac Henderson's Mill Tunnel and Kumeo. i TAYLOU & DANAHtfR, . ' Wuitakerei Contract. FAIIMEIVS SON, as working Bailiff or stockman; married; active, vsithiioqd character; would seek to please employer in i any way ;- could kcar> accounts; eleven yeare ' practical experience •'; Christian .and teetotater. 1 —Address.- Shephard, Post-offlce, Auckland, 1 New Zaaland.; ;



Waikato Advertisements. nOOMBES & PASCOE, HAMILTON EAST. GENERAL PRODUCE MERCHANTS, COMMISSION & FORWARDING AGENTS N.H.-GooriS FORWARDED THROUGH from Auckland to all parts of Pialco and Waikato Districts. r\UKK OF CAMBRIDGE HOTEL. RjO BEET KIEKWOOD (Formerly of National Hotol), Having purchased the Duke of Cambridge, will bo' Rlad to see his old friends and the Public. K. If. intends shortly to mako important alterations to this Hotel, and will do his best to Rive satisfaction* NOTTINGHAM CASTLE HOTEL JL™ MOBBINVILLE. PIAKO. JOHN~WOOD Begs to draw the attention of Tourists find Travellers to tho above Commodious and Handsomely furnished Hotel, in tho centre of thomagnilicejit Piako District. From the Hotel the To Aroba mountain, and other bold aDd unrivalled si-onery, may be gazed upon. Khrenfrir.A's Sparkling Ale, noted throughout, the colony for its excellence, is always in stock. Good Stabling. Secure Paddocks. Buggy and Saddle Horses on Hire. J. WOOD. Proprietor. MD E L A N E V * Bogs to announce ho has assumed Proprietorship of the OHAUPO HOTEL, which io pleasantly situated at tho present terminus of tho Waikato Railway, and offers an excellent lesorfc for Travellers, Tourists, and Sportsmen. Livery and Bait Stablea. M. DKLANMY Propkiictok. CAMBRIDGE. Mr. Andruw Kaynes, late of Wairoa South, takes this opportunity of informing his friends and tho pnhlic generally that ho has assumed the management of the abovo favourite Hotel, whore he intonds to be known us v murk in the Waikato for good liquors, good accommodation and moderate charges. UAMILTON KAILWAY NOTICE B. EDWARDS Boks to inform the public that a Coach, carry ing 12 prsßengers and luggage meets every train arriving from Auckland. Charges reason able, .special Carriages provided to ordor on instructions being sent per post or telegraph to Li. KDWARDS, Livery and Bait Stables, Hamilton. X BATES 'SADDLKR AND HARNESS MAKER DUKE-STKKET, CAMBRIDGE, IS NOW OFFERING: Good Strong Plough Harness from 15s per so Stock Haijulks (a good comfortublo article) £H 7b. (Id, Strong stock Saddles (our own mako), £3 10 Gkntb' Ai,i.-ovbi{ IloGßiciN Saddlks, from An 103. Ladies' Saddles, from £110s. Stock liimius, from 7s. (id. li.uuuv Hahnkss (silver-mounted), from £9. A Good Supply of Fancy Goods, Lkoqings, Courier baob Etc., Etc., Ktc. Bopalrs executed with efficiency and dispatch by experienced workmen. I. BAT E S, DUKK-STBKKT. CAMBHIDQ3C. fTA MILTON, WAI KAT JUDD'i BOARDING HOUSE (formerly JACKSON'S). GKORGK JU.UD (lato Ocok at Pcarco'B Commercial Hotel) having leased tho abovo prenilsim and made extensive improvements, will bo glad to sco his old friends, visitors, and travellers, where ho trusts that cleanliness, com fort, and an unsurpassed table will iiißiiro a eontlnuanco of patronage, and a kind recom mendation. N.B.—Good Paddocks. mUE A LPHA TLTOTEL, KIHIKIHI, WAIKATO. L. B A LL I N, Proprietor. Visitors and Travellers will moot with Core fortablo Accommodation. Loose Boxes. Good Htabling. TX AMILTON JUNCTION. Travellers from Auckland would study tliolr own interests by staying at JAMES' RAILWAY HOTEL HAMILTON JUNCTION. Visitors to Cambridge and thk interior would thus loso no time, as Omnibussos and tho branch lino leave James' Hotol after breakfast every morninsiat 8.30. Meals at all hours. Kx onllcnt accommodation for Commercial Travel ers. Tourists, Ladies, and Families. COMMEKCI A*L H OTE L, TJC AWAMUTU, WAIKATO. J. DEVIN Bogs to inform tho Auckland andVWsikato Publio that he has OPENED tho NEW HOTK at To Awamutu, and will ba happy <o v tho patronage and support k Settler and tho Travelling Publio. J. D. will spare no elrort to raako tho COM MERCIAIj a Kirst-class Family Hotol, and a popular resort for travoUera. Tho Billiard Room is supplied -with an Allcock Table, imported especially for tho Now Hotel. The bost brands of Wines and Spirits. Good Stabling and Paddocks. J. DEVIN, Proprietor. ■OU RE WOOL MA TRESSES. > ALBERT POTTER, WOOL STAPLKR AND SCOURKR, Having had repeated applications for Woo cloanod by "his process for tho purposo of making Brds, Mattresses. &c., has induced him to introduco to tho not'ee of ladios and gentle men, private families, hotel and boarding-house koepors, especially Invalids, and tho publo in general of Now Zealand, his Pork Wool Mattrkbbes. Squabs lor Sofas and Couches, Bods for Children's Cote, Settees, See, and in doing so would beer to observe that tho Wool his Mattresses aro stuffed wl th is divested of all dirt, animal and glutliinus matters, and is entirely free from impurities of ovory description, "tho llbros of tho Wool retaining all itu elasticity and floxibilit)', as whon in the previous stato,—tho yolk." Thorefore porsons using tlism willnot bo subject to those very disagreoaKo vapours which tho pressure of tho body, assisted by its heat upon impure animal and other fubstancos, emits, and tho many dlßcasss. which follow it, as an aotlng cause. Hamilton, Waikato, March, 1879. Medical Testimony. Hamilton, April 15,1879.—5ir, I havo carefutl looked over some Bpeclmons of your Wool pro pared for Mattress making, and find it not only oxcollont in quality but free from any disagreo ablo smell or groase. The Wool is co carofully •' carded' that no "felting"can take liltt'O, thus ensuring that boautiful softness a:id elasticity a essential to a bed. For some years I have used Wool Mattresses in my own house prepared by mysftlf, ana I greatly prefer them to any Hber kind; but you far excel me in tho softness and elastic character of your " oardod " wools.— lam sir, yours obediently, IC. Waduinqton, M.D.— To Mr Albert Potter, Hamilton Kaet. Auckland, April 25,1871).-1 oortify that I have carefully examined some speciraonß of " oarded Wool, prepared by Mr Potter of Wnikato They aro bcauiifully clean, freo from any dis aKreeoblo smoll; and in my opinion aro very suitable for MattresHCß, would do vory elastic, warm and comfortable.—Thos. B. Kknderdjne M.8.C.5., L. fe K. I havo carefully examined tho two samples of Wool which you gave mo, and find them exces sivoly clean, free from omoll, and admirably fitted for tho manufacturrt of Mattresses and Cushions, ono of which I also inspeotod. I con sider a well-mado Wool Mattress more hoalthy and oomfortable than a feather bod: and. judg ing from tho samples I saw in your possession, I can most conscientiously. recommend the materials and tho work.—Ciiaf. Y. Goldsboro, M.D., Fellow ot tho Royal Collego ot Physician, otc—To Mr Albert Potter. Hamilton. Waikato TOUHIBT Villa. "Wanted Kuown, that Mrs M. J. Hick hasoponodaTou Ist Villa, at Wharf-stroet, Tauranga. where Gentlomen, Tourists, and Private families will meet with comfort and civility. MARyJ#ffloKi PropriotoroES. Tanrangn, Dcoomber^isro J ■jv/r R. a l l a n Bogs to inform tho inhabitants of Mount Edon Valley and District that he has opened those centrally sltuatod Premises in tho Valley Road, Mount Eden, as a Grocery and General Store, and, as all artioles will bo of best qnnlity and sold at town' prices, he hopes to seouro a fair Bhare of patronage.—N.B.-Agent for tbo Auck and Evening Stab IT! H H HO L I D A Ti S. J. Wibbman, us, Quoen-street, has opened out ah Excellent Colleotion of Ladies' and Gents' Whips suitablo for presents. J.W. has a Choice Assortment of Ladies' and Girls' Saddles, Bridlea, Brea3t Plates, Martin gales, &c. Also, Kacing and Light Steeplechase Saddles, Bridles, Spurs, Horse Clothing, and every othoi requisite. -\JT' JR. P. X E; M P T, SURGEON DBNIIST, Finding that his Residence in Upper Queers street is inconvenient for hia Patients, has Removed his office to S.HOR TL A N D-ST.R EKT, ■* (Opposite Post-office. . . ./ *■..■•.:.■'■•' V :'■ :■:„•■;,!•.;■ ■' '



Drapery. QUOCE S S F U T OPENING OF THE AUCKLAND FACTORY, j CLOTHING Kstablifihsd for the .'Manufacture and Sale of Colo.'iial-niadu CLOTHING, situate two doors below Messrs. B. Tonks and Co.'s Auction Mart, Queen- ! street. J. B. ROBINSON, In connection with the above, respectfully an nounces the arrival oC his second shipment ot Geelong and Mosgiel TWiSHDS and Melbourne made CLOTHING, comprising all the latest Styles and Shapes in MEN'S, YOUTHS' AND BOYS' CLOTHING, suitable for the summer season. These goods he will guarantee of the moat superior quality and workmanship, being made from the purest Colonial Wools, and manufactured to his own special contract. J. B. ROBINSON Notifies with satisfaction the unqualified success TAILORING DEPARTMENT. which, he is Rlad to say, has exceeded his most sanguine expectations, and, with n. view of fos tering and encouraging New Zealand industries as much aa lies in his power, ho haa engaged an additional start of hands for the Bole manufao turo of MOSGIEL TWEEDS, and with the continued support and appreciation ot tho public, he trusts to be at least p rtly the means of eventually keeping out ot this market the shoddy manufactures of foreigners, J. B. HOBINSON Invites npeclal attention to the following GOODS: ---250 pairs Men's Gcclong Tweed Trousers and Vests at 21s ; the bast value in tho country 140 Boys' and Youths' Fancy Chock Geolong Tweed Suits: extra quality 100 Men's Black and Blue Worsted Paerot Coata and Vests to match; vory superior 3 cases of Boys' Knicker Suits, with Plaited Tunic and Bolts; uanutiful goodn and vary cheap 5 cases China Silk Hclmetß, of tho be3t quality. Now being sold at 4s Cd A lso, A parcel of Hoys', Youths' and Men's Alpaca Jackets, from 5s Cd. J. B. ROBINSON Thanks hia Friunds and the Public for tho generous and liberal patronage accor Jed to him since opening the Auckland Clothing Factory, and, as it will always ho his prinolple In Busi ness to Sell the BKST GOODS at tho smallest POBBIMLK REMUNERATIVE PUICKS, IIOPOB tO retain tho confidence of his frionds and the inhabitants of tho Provincial District of Auck land in general. %ar- Plkabb Note the Addrkss— t UCKLANU rUO'fHING T7\ACTORY. (Next Messrs. Tonks & Co.'s Auction Mart), QUKKN•S T X X X T. AUCKLAND. \\7 EYRE, KniiiskMen Housft, Vie- TT . toria-strcet. One Hundrel dozen first hoico Jo-ephino Kid Gloves, 2s Cd, imual )rice 4a 6d; 2-button Lepine, better than osephino, 3s, usual price 4s Grt; S-button jcpino, 3s Cd, usual price, us; 4-button l.opine, s, usual price, (is; Dsntn, iis, naunl price, 3s; 00yardsKeal Maltese Lace, In Gd and 2s—worth slid and 3s Gel; a row lot of Washing aprons, 9il each, worth Is Gd each ; American Cloth, art pur yard, worth IsGrt; Youths' Whitn shirts, 39 Bd, worth 53 Hd ; Panama Hats, 33 (id; a Larun Los of fioyß' and Youths' Stmw Hats, at half-price Washing Chintz, 4d per yard, worth Bd. I have let my Boot Shoo, and I will sell off my stock of Colonial-mado Boots and Shoes at leas than cost price for two weeks. The balance will bo sold by auction. Tho following prices will convince tho public : 100 rairs Giovo Kid E.G. Boots, 6s Gd, worth Ids Cd; 50 pairs Prunella Boots, 1 and 2, Is Gd, worth 6s fid ; 40 pairs Pru nolla Children's Boots, 7 to 10, 3s 'worth 4a Cd; 30 pairs K.C. Kid, 7t) 10, 3s, woith ss; 36 pairs Prunella, 10 to 13, 13, worth to; Men's Watertight Boom, bust, 10b Gd. worth 13s Gd ; 36 pairs Prunella K.C., Women's, Patent Toes, 09, usual pricn, (is 6d; Colonial Bluchers, 0a Gd, worth 7s 6d, Superior lot of Ladies Whito Kid Boots, usual prico, 10a Od; my price, 7s a pair. AUK /^REAT QALE OK MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS, AND SHIRTS, COMMENCKS THI3 ;X V JJNING. All tho Now Shipments recently recoived will bo sold at SALE T>RICKS. ALH 1 RICKS. J. CO'BGfe AYE & CO. EX A N A Z I. . ■ . . \;,\ »■■■•; " if \ ■•>' JUST OPENED , BY £ JjINABnRY & QO, 1 Case French MILLINERY. BONNETS, 1 Csuporb goods, to bo sold cheap 1 Casa Ladicß' TRIMMED HATS 1 Case Children's PIN AFORKS, DRESSES, and BLOUSES, tho Largest and Choloest Stock in tho City 1 Case Ladies' Galatea, Stripe, and Cold Lustre COSTUMES i Case 1 adies' Cambric and Print Mourn ing Wrappkrb. from 53 6d oach-50 per cent cheaper than ever sold in Auckland beforo . „ 3 Casos FANCY GOODS, comprising all tho Novelties of the Season. DRESSMAKING ON THE PREMISES. A. LINABURY & CO,, 204 AND 206, QUEEN-STREET. /^O-OPERATIVE PRICES FOR CASH. C O-0 PERATIVE, PRICES AND QUICK SALE. CO-OPERATIVE PRICES A PUBLIC BENEFIT. "Wo are Soiling tho Cheapest DRKSS GOODS Wo are Soiling PRINTrf and CALICOS »t a Small Advance on Cost. MANCIIE3TEB GOODS MILLINKRY UNDKUCLOTIIING Men's and Boya' Clothing At Co-operativo Prices. FOR CASH ONLY. ILLUSTRATIVE LINES |OF PRICES SHOWINR j Advantages Gained by Supporting THE PURE CASH SYSTEM. GARLICK & CRANWELL Aro Soiling Two, three, and four-buttoii Kid Gloves at 2b Gd, 2s 9d, 3s| . ~ "Silver Boir'JGlovelFltUnglCoraets, at 2a6d Wool Damaoks, 3b Gd and 3s 9d per yard Silk Umbrollaß (Paragon Frame), Gs Gd Fast-Colour Prints, Gid per yard • Brown Hollands, from 5d upwards Cambric Handkerchiefs, 4s per dozen Silk Embroidorod Scarfs. 9d, lOd, and Is 3d Blue Diagonal Coats, 124 6d (half-price) Lace Curtains, 3s Gd, 4s Ud, 6a lid, upwards. p. ~~W~: : ■ ~,.,.|.| Wo have adopted the Pure Cash-System for trie following roasona :i ---I.—lt is fairest to both buyer and Bellor,be caaso, by avoiding bad debts,,pur.Cash Customers will not have to make good, the losses occasioned "by defaulters, and the Quick Caßh Returns will onable ÜB, oa Sellers., to buy more extensively, ana luko full advantage of cash, discounts, in which gain our custorrjioirs will parti cipate. . ■ , ■ ■ ■' 2. The increased business which mtißt follow consequent on selling: uoods at a small i * ; advance, on cqst, will give our customers the same advantage as though they were i • . , shareholders in a Co-operative Society. 3. Our patrons will always have ala,rge, fresh,. '. ■ and we)l-a,sßorted Stock to select from. BUI YOUR DJRAPERY AND CLOTHI^Q vnon * GrARLICK & C/I?A3SW^SiL, CITX HALL ARCADE, | QUEffiN BTRBKT 4ND LORNE, B^BIKKT.,



: otices. A UCKLAND H? " A. jOUR BOARD. B Y-L A Harbour & Auckland, DneiOJHoo. Notice 13 hereby given that « 22,1579. By-law, made by tlie Auckland Hafollowing will come into force and be in operaV Board, after WEDNESDAY, the Ist day oP" and 1880. UTS'. D. H. McKBNZIi Chsira BY-LAW OF THE AUCKLAND HARBCK BOAR D. In pursuance and exercise of the powere and authorises vested in the Auckland Harboui Board the said Board do hereby revoke the By- Law ot the satd Board providing for tbo Land ing and Shipping o( Gunpowder on the Recla mation in Freeman's Hay, in the Harbour of Auckland, and in lieu thereof they hereby make the following By-law, that is to say— "That all Gunpowder or Explosive sub stance Landed or Shipped within the Port of Auckland shall be Landed or Shipped at that portion of the Harbour of Auckland known as St. George's Bay, within a radius of nine hundred feet from the centre of St. George's Bay Koad, at its junction with the Harbour of Auckland at high water mark. Any person who shall Land or Ship or aid or assist in Landing or Ship ung any Gun powder or Explosive Substance within the Port of Auckland, at any wharf, jetty, cr place other than at St. George's Bay aforesaid, shall forfeit and pay for any such offence any sum not exceeding Twenty Pounds." Signed and executed by the Auckland Har bour Board, by the Chairman and cwo Members of the said Board, on bnhttlf of the said Hoard. The Common Seal of the said Auckland Har bour Board was, at a meeting of the said Board held on the second day of December, one thousand eight hundred and sevpnty-nino, sot, affixed and impressed hereto and hereon by the Chairman of the said Boa> d in the presence of James M. Briqiiam, (L.9.) Treasurer Auckland Harbour Board. D. 11. McKKNZIIf, Chairman. WILLIAM C. DALDY ) MomVnM WILLIAM BUCHANAN f Membor3' ALL Prizes iv connection with the KUerslio Sports will be paid at the Ellerii- HoJHotol To-morrow evoning. All Entries clone To-morrow, tlio 3rd inst., at IT. Brouan'a, Boot maker. Queen-street. I/BUKNIA GOLD MINING COMPANY (KEGISTERKD). , I A DIVIDEND of ONE POUND per Share will be Payable to the Shareholders at Noon, on FRIDAY, the 9th instant. The Transfer Books will Closs at Noon on Tuesday, the 6th instant. H. N. GARLAND, Manager. Auckland, January 2nd, 1879. /CHRISTMAS TKEE. GIFT DISTRIBUTION. On viow at Montague's Fancy Bazaar, Queen street. GRAND CHRISTMAS TREE! Charge to view the same ONE SHILLING, entitling each Visitor to a PRESENT. . T>EGIN THE NEW YEAR *GKOW- -*-> by learning what parts of HmOvVi your MORAL, MENTAL and Zj^vSJW PHYSICAL organisation are ¥ fey weak, and how you may improve [ them. You can do this by con ■ v Bulting Professor Fraser, wioae Phrenological and Physiological ExaminKtions are really useful and give universal natisfaction. Consulting rooms, Princes-street. Open on New Year's Day, and about 10 follow ing days, from 10 am to 3 p.m. Examinations from ss. Yp O R WANGAKE L •*£Asß& T)]e s-s ---• A R G V L E' Will leave Queon-strcet Wharf TO-MORROW (Saturday,, Ip.m. A> McGRHGOR , Manager. ]WTATIVB LANDS COURT OFFICE. JUDGMENTS DKLIVKRRI) IN TITE COMPEN SATION AND NATIVK LANDS COURTS. The public are informed that the more im portant of the Judgments delivered In the Compensation and Native land Conns have been printed in pamphlet form. Copies may be obtained from the leading Stationeiß in Auck land. Price, Tno'ShillinKS and Sixponco. A. J. DICKEY, Chief Cierk, A L M AN A C S FOR 1880. ■ Almanacs for the New Year are procurable at tho New Zealand Insurance Co.'s officic, OR AGENCIES. .}■■' '■"'■' '' j ,<■ ■■'• , ,• ■ ' OUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO (CIaTION, corner of Wellesloy and Albert streets.—Meeting for United Prayer will bo held To-morrow (Saturday) Evening, nt 7.30. The Rev. George Bond will «lvo a Bible Reading. Krii-.mm - ordially invited. A BlUbffi CLASS for YOUNG MEN every Sunday afternoon fiom 3 till 4. -■ [_ ATEW GOLDEN PAH GOLD MINING J3I COMPANY (LIMITED,. The Directors have This Day made a Call |tho fifteenth) of Ono Shilling per Sahara on the Capital of tho Company, due and payable to the Manngor, at the Company's Oillce, 5, Inturanoe Buildings, Auckland, on or before WEDNES DAY, January U, 18S0. JOHN R. RANDKRSON, Manager. Auckland, December 30. TTENRY BRACE & CO., LIMITED WHOLESALE SADDLERS' IRON MONGERS, HIGH STREET, AUCKLAND, Will CLOSE their Wakkitouse from 5 o'clock p.m. TO-DAY Until MONDAY, January 5, 1880. (Signed) EDW. JNO. COX, Manager. December 31,1879. VTEW YEAR IS COMING. United Service Hotel and Wine and Spirit Stose, Quken-btreet. Assorted Cases of tho finest Wines and Spirits, packed, and sent to any address on tho shortest notico at tho lowest possible prices consistent with tho high quality of goods for jwhich this establishment is celebrated. H. N. ABBOTT, Proprietor. fjTT) CARP E~N~T~E~R S. Tenders will be recoiled up to MONDAY next for Alteration to a building.^ Grocer, Grey-streak FfTO OAR PE N rEB S. Tonders will be received until noon on Satur day, the 10th January, for the puilding or a House at Orowa. Plans and speelucations > On view at the Shop of MR g, WRLL3i Groy-atreet. TT~K B U SINE S 8 ' hitherto carried on by me at High-streo' Auckland, under tbe style of "J.W. Hoare& C 0.," as Importors and Wholesalo Dealers in Boots, Shoos, Uppors. Leathers, Grindery, &c, .will, from the lat January, 1880, be carried on in my own name. C. O. F&EMINQ^ SELLING OFF ! Selling Off at a fright fnl reduction of price, tho "/bole overstock of Boots and Hhoes belonging to W. Johnston, Victoria streot. Must be cleared out in a few weeka to make room for fresh shipments., J~^ MURKAY MOOKE, M.D., Edin., • M.R.C.8., Kng., attends daily for consul;, tation at J. A. Pond's, Homoeopathic Pharmecy, from 11 a m. tol p.m. RS MENLOZA is a Cash Purchaser ~ of Ladles' and Gentlemen's Left-off. Weßrlng; Apparel and other miscellaneous articles; tho hißtliestca3h price given. " " N.B.—Letters punctually attended to. All let ters to be left at Mr Rogers', Storekeeper, Grey ; Btroet. .',.,'•■ >-■''■■■ .'••■ .. - MY GRANDFATHER'S CLOCK^ Another shipment iust landed at Bad/a, Auckland Music Warehouse.; Queen-atreeu- TOYS! TOYS! TOYS! FOR NEW, YEAR GIFTS. J. WILLIAMS Will have a New Shipment.of Splendid Toyß,iii tho Market on WEDNiCSDAK KVBNING (New Year's Kve). Come ono, come aIU and look at these Toys before you make your purchases. ~,,;■■,.; j.' w:iLiiiA,i:s,' Market * ' <otieen-street Bntrance). OPENED this day, ex ' Ringarooma,' 5.3.. some Pretty Now Goods for Christmas in thd Cliina and Cl:ws Department.—Edward beyfcy



Ifire at Parnell



Lectures. |^1 HOR A L HALL. PASTOK CHINIQUY'S LECTURE ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 2, 1380, Subject ; "Is the Church ot Home a branch o£ the Christian Church, or U slid Old Paganism coming back under a ChriaUnn cloal: ! giF. Lai-kins, Esq., will preside. Doors open at 7. to commence at 7.3). Tickets maybe had at the " Free Press" Office, Hixh-Btreet; Mr E. Waters, Confectioner, Quef n-street; Mr S. Brown, Victona-etreet; JErA.W. Gladding, Symonds-strect; or at the Choral Hall before the doors open. Reserved seats, 1b 6d; body of hal1. Is. A Meetings. IP ST O E 011 I NIQUY'S "OiOGRAMJVIE OF LECTURES. in the Programme of Lectures to n a by Pastor Chiniquy (it ° H ;.K A L HALL qttVg the Next Week : bUJ!\Y, JANUARY 4. inth6afte?noonPhoralHall at three.tfolook Friend." '■object: Christ the Sinners C&SISSuO SXord-stree^ Congregational Of God Subject: " Christ the Gitt Subject: "Romeand,£*, , At Otahuha Public Ha. '. .' ~ v im,- T Left the Church of Homo■ ?"}*>f.. c£j, V s* £ OourtrymeD." *tb m of my WEDNESDAY ]S, XT Subject: "AuricularConfessio., THURSDAY HEX'! Subject: " Why do the Bishops ano. D ,. o . t _ all over the World hatr-|our schools,')?, ,?, the Paients and the Children who l* iJamn, them." toiubb FRIDAY" NEXT. Subject: "Why I have left the Chunk.. Roue with 25,000 of my Countrymen." ot Doors will be open at. 7 o'clock ; lecture wi' coinmencj at 7.30. Admission only by Tickets Front Seats and Gallery, Is Od; body o£ thi Hall, is. .Tickets may be had at the "Free Preps" Office Mr E. Waters, Confectioner, Quean street; JMi S. Brown, Victoria-street; Mr A. W. Gladding Grocer, Symonris street. Meiniit'i'3 of the Committee will be in attend anco at the Hall to supply tiokots beforo th( doors open. (gS ~Z" / IITY OF AUC.K. Sj&jXSfkk LAND, L.0.L., JsSu&kj/f? I'he Brethren are y^Wyf^^. specially requested to /^s'-S^r^friaßw^ attend a Meeting (the Iw \VSWJSffi*^j\. üßaaimonihiy)onSATu:s --&m. vssP' v n day Evbnikgnext, Jam. :~-i- Pastor Chiniquy will %*JKi2?ifcC be present. Visiting Brethren are cordially invitad. By order of W.M.-R. Nesbitt. H. K. BKABROOK, Secretary. fTJ" A.C.B. SOCIETY JLL« Auckland Biianch, No. 81. The Members of the above rare re quested to Assemble at St. Patrick's Hall, Hobson-street, on SUNDAY next. 4th January, at 8.30 a.m. Re galia and Whfto Glovei. JAMES O'BRIEN. JrjN., Seoretary. To Let. TO LET, a Grocer's Shop and Dwelling Fittings for Sale.—Apply to Mr R. Strong, Karangahape Road. fFIO LET, a Comfortable Five-roomed JL House, sitnated in the Valley Road, Mount Eden I Jistrict.—Apply at Mr Allan's Store, Valley Road. fY\Q LET, a Comfortable Six-roomed A Cottage. — Apply to Roberteon Bros., Symonds street. "TVTOETH SHORE.—To Let, an Excellent jJi Six-roomed Furnished Houße.—Apply Somerflold and Ijeck, Queen-street; or R. and R. Dudor, Devonport. Ranges, Ovens, &c. OEE HEKBERT H. SMITH'S COLLECTION OP OVENS, RANGES, STOVES. &C, B9PECIALLY THIS NEW ZEALAND ECLIPSE COTTAGE STOVE. It requires no fitting, can be used as either open or closed, is economical, and made to burn the New Zealand Coal and Coke, and is all wrought iron, bo that it -will not break or crack. A large number of the most influential persons in Auckland n uvo them in use. all of which havb given tlio greatest satisfaction. (See Illustrated Price Catalogue with Testimonials, gratis.) CAUTION.—Having heard from several country settlers that inferior, Ovens are being sold by country storekeepers as my Ovens. I beg to state that all of my Ranges. StovoB; Portable Ovens, Side Ovens, Portab'e Boilers, Ships' Stoves, Colonial Ovens, &c, have my name on he ventilator, thus: ■■■ § r^H-H.'SMITHS ■■B"- S \ AUCKLAND J % and aro guaranteed to last from 5 to '20 years, according to the size and price, and then can be repaired. There aro over 5000 of my Ovens an Ranges In use, some Ovens 9 years, and all have given the greatest satisfaction. Testimonial. Mr H. H. Smith.—Dear Sir,—ln reply to your inquiries regarding the New Zealand Kclipse Cottngo Range I have had from you, I have pleasure in informing you • that it has given entire satisfaction. It requires; very little 6oal, and is indeed in every way equal to the recom mendations you gave me of it.—Truly yours, H". A. Twimane. Grafton Road, November 1,1879. Ovona, Ranges, and Stoves; Sco., sold on the Dkfkrkbd Payment system. Weekly pay ments taken. HERBERT H.aMITH,. .), ■■ Auckland Iron Works, Durham-street West BKWARB OF IMITATIONS. [Established 1855. QEWING iyr A CHINES. ,;; .';!/, GREAT REDUCTION IN PRIOES. ---• I ' ■ ; ! ' The undersigned, In view of' the strong com petition now going on In this branch of business are alto prcpoifed to do a little sacrificing, and will supply the undermentioned Maohines until the Gnd of the year at the following prices ot MWKR:- Itt. Weir Machink, and usual tools _ 2 10 0 Raymond „ „ - „ 210 0 PrinobßS op Walks ~ - ..3 0 Shakkspkar „ .. .. 310 0 Willcox and Gibbs, Automstio for Hand _ .. .. - 010 0 Willcox and Gibbs, Automatio for Treadle 710 0 Singer (Family), Genuine ;. 5 5 6 Singsr (Medium), Genuine .. .. 010 0 inqgr (Family), best English make .. 5 10, 0 Domkbtio, old style, with Grove* and Baker printed on Arm and Treadle 510 0 Domestic, new kind, with Domottio printed on Arm and Treadle.. .. 810 0 The Above we Have in Stock and Expect i* a Few Days : WnmcLTcß and Wilson.No. 8 Machine, whloh we shall sell at .. '- .. 6.10 I Homg Shuttlk, direct from New > York - .. 0,0 0 Price on arrival, . Together with numerous other kinds, and we neve? advertiso a Machine that we cannot obtain and Bupply. ■ • CALL AND INSPECT. ..;,,, j Wb Makb NO SHOW AND do NO PUFFINS tut wo have the LARGEST STOOKIN X AUCKLAND at any rate. WO do not hire Machine*, consequently we do not have to palm Secondhand Macbinbs ucon unwary or trusting customers aiJ Naw Ones. We guarantee every Machine tp^e conuine as Btated, and any contradiotioa.of this by any person is Untbob and Dishonourable. A written Warranty and unlimited and proper Instruction is always given free. Wo recommend all Parsons, from, an tSx perionco of 24 years, to buy while they_ can the DOMESTIC at the prices offerted. it is bj{ tar the boat and simplest Lock-stitch Machine over put on the market, and we do not say buy it from us. however much we would like you to do so, but wherever you osn meet with It. It» the perfection of mechanism, .aqd! tha'.most diiramo Machine ever made, excepting tno WII(LCOX AND OIBBS. ■': ■•■ ■■■■■ ■■'■--•■■••^!! ' ,d'«mro«itti k All Singer's Machine Needles, la per dozen ; Blnger's Shuttles, 3a eaohif .■• Large MotUes of Oil, 6d<m.'g. Very Large Bottles of Oil, M. Roller Skates, 20a per pair. W. H. SHAKESPEA#, : &|/,C;_q. ■•: M 6, QUEEN^TRRET, • - AUCKLAND.; — :MJU fIIHORNTON SMITH,' AND FIRTH'S X PRIOES CURRENT (Wholesale), . ,' Subjeot to alteration without noUoo. Sacks. }<X>9. , '60a ■ T#i2£' O? tß? nl?H 0 0 H.10 ; 0.15 0 0 Bharps, »er ton .. H 0 0 .. ... Brae, vor ton .. ..600 .. , •• ' Jowl Wheat .. .. 4s. Od. per bushel. . Tno above prices Include sacks andb&gr—sael s and bags not coturnable. ' , Terniß: Cash. i X " Auckland, IBth November, 1878. J ■ " ' '■• {':,'; h '.a • i■■■■■ ■■■■■• v i' m



YEJS-TEEDAY morning a fire broke out in a four-roomed cottage adjoining the Parnell soap factory, occupied by Mr Wain, who had left the house some twenty minutes be fore the flames were first seen. Messrs Spencer and Burns noiking the fire, sent woid to Mr Allender, and these gentlemen, assisted by othiir neighbours, and aided by the supply of water at the 'factory' extin guished the flamct. The fire starred under the window of r- back bedroom. Had i|t, not been thus quickly put out, the damage would Jp/e been very gjreat,



Tenders. 1 | -VTEW ZEALAND RAILWAY | TKNDKRS FOX KRKI6IIT AND CARIV I OF MATERIAL. Public Works Office, Auckland, 22nd December, 18' ]■-■ In consequence of several Tenderers hayin; '$ mistake forwarded their Tenders to VVcllingi|s fresh Tenders are hereby invited, to barecni!.; only at the Public Works Office, Auoklfß Separate Tenders oddressed to the Hon. ■ Minister for Public Works will ba recelvsd v *■ Noon of SATURDAY, 3rd January, 18S0, \\ WhnrigarM Freight Contract and Whangi,! Cartage Contract, f-peelfloiitions and (.' dilions may.be seen at this Oilico, at the Pu', Works Office, Urahamstown, and at the T' graph Office, yVluuwarel. (Signed) JAMRS STKWAUT, 1 District Kngiucc:. mo BUILDER Tenders will ba received up to noon on WJ NESUA V, the 6ih Jnnn «n, ISBO, for the Erect? of Two Semi-dctached.Cottajses, in WellingS street. Plans, etc., to bo Eoen at my office. W. P. HAMMOND. A.X.1.8.A. South liritioli Insurance Building;: A UCKLAND AND OIIAUI J\_ RAILWAY. Tenders will bo received up to noon of Wf NKSDAY, January 7,1550. for Working Hai ton a.-anch Railway by H.orpß-power. Sped cations to be seen at Auckland, Hamilton Ju lion, and Hamilton Booking Ollice; also, ofl of undersigned, whero Tenders will boreceiv The lowest or any tender not necesaaiily cepted. A. V. MACDONALD. General Manisp;ci Board and .Residence. . I HARBOUR VIEW ROAREINj ' HOUSE, Shorlland- str.-et. — .VI CaahcVfl. , /ToVERNo it i:nowne "hot p.. \JT HOBSON-3TRKICT l?oardand Lodßinpr SOspar , <ainiflo!Com)._2sß Railways. AUCKLAND AND OHAUPO RAI] WAY. WAIKATO RACES, JANUARY 8 and 9,1,?| Tickets at Singlo Ratjss all Stations to Ham; ton, Rukohia, and Ohaui)o, isnued on Janua:; 7th, Bth, and 9th, will bo available to return i to and including MONDAY, January 12th. A. vrMACDONALD, | General Manager. KAIPAKA RAIL WAT ALTERATIONS IN' THROUGH SERVIC. { To come into operation on January 1,1879.1 Thß Train Isnvirg Riverhead on Tuosday, « S a.m., will be discontinued from tho above dnl On WEDNESDAYS and FuIDAYS, eve:; alternate week, a train in connection with IB Bteamers from the North will leave Helens ytti for Hlveriiead not. LATER than 3.30 p.m. A. V. 11ACDONALD, General Manager. j| Art Unions. ART U IS I O (BY PERMISSION) OP VALUABLE WORKS OF AX' AT DeCCURCY'S, SCO, QUREN STREET. 40 PRIZES. 40 PRIZK9. 40 prize 200 TICKETS AT 10s. First Prize, Fora Water-colour Drawin by F. B. Gibba, Melbourne, £15. Circnlart', with lißt o[ prizes and other parties lars, obtained on application to J. H. DeCOURCYJ ' for Sale. j: GOOD CHANCE for Working Man.l For Sale, Six-roomed House, scullery ait •workshop, large garden planted with fruit tro'.i in full Staring.— C. Willlamuon, Vulcan Lane, i iflt\ w £I.<XX> LKNT, on Building Hcom 1 s& L\f principles, or on other terms to si j borrowers. Mortgages and Loans negotiate; Sco List of Properties for Sale on 4th page.:; C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. I Seven per cent, allowed on moneys deposit.: for investment. § OR~SALE (cheap), the "Lease for thif or five jears of tho Photographic Gallei lately lo the occupation of tho late W. 11. Req| situated in Brown-sireet, Grahamstown.-s Vile. Shortlanri-street, Auckland. OTiiL PKOPERI'Y, TOLUGA BAM EAST COAST. FOR SALE (CAPITAL INVESTMENT). 1 The FERRY HOTEL at Tologa Bay, 30 mi!* from Giaborjie, on the road to tho East Cai tocjether with tho Lease of Two Paddocss or: acres (nine years to run), at a ground rent of ) a-yearon.y. Also, tho Household Furnituro the Hotel. Tho Stocfc to be taken at a vali tion. A portion of the purchaser-money will be tak- I on approved bills. Fov fuller particulars anply to Mr C. Willia s-'n, Kebito Auent, Vulc^u Lane, or lo 11. Webb, Gisborne. POR ' SALE, a Superior Family Ref denee, containing 15 rooms, largo Orclic atid Ornamental Flower Harden, together w 37acres mostly Kich Volc».nic Soil, in a favo ite and fa;hiooable suburb. , D. B. dROHARD. Estate and Land Aecnt, 18. Insurance Building? MAIZE t MAIZE ! MAIZE 1-500 ba , Calll'ornian Maize, DUTY FREE. W. S. LAURIE, 7, Wyndham-st.r'i-1 ' WHANCiAREI. HIGH KUUui. KNDOWMKNT. . Tho Board of Governors of the Whanga High School offer FOR LE ASE for euch per -: as may be agreed on tho above Valuable B't of Land said to. contain 3,810 acres, by sepan tenders. Ist—Tho Surface for Grazing or Aptrie x . tural Pnrposoe. 1 4 2nd—Tho Underground Minerals. Coal i:as boon found on the Land close ' deep water. gj. Apply to if R. RKYBURN, Chairmail! Whangarei December 4,1879. Lost and Found. I :k LOST, a Greenstone Drop, with sn» piece of ohaln attached.—Anyone leavfl >B game at Mr W. S. Jones, Queen-street, willf.'W rewarded. ■' ■ '.. b' T OST, on New Year's Day, in i : |_i Domain, a Mee.rechaum PIPE 'M '\ finder will be rewarded on returning samef , thisofllce. . . .. .. ... g _£•"! RKWARD.—Lost, on Jamiaryi JL a small Folding Leather Purse, conn/ iiig Five £l-notes; description of Notes kn6|\ ' —Anyone returning tho same to the AucklS \" Eotel (up«taira bar) will receive above rowari a B. Tannkb.l , ;■<■•■ t (D. F. KvJ mANNER ANIJ, EVAjf J. ACCOUNTANTS, HOUSM, ESTATE.Ug COMMISSION AGKNTS, I li, Qneon-street, opposite Bank of New ZeaH Auckland.,, I Estates Supervised with Promptitude, B& Balanced nod Accounts Auoited. RentsJ Ratos, and Interest Collected, Mort« I gages and Loans Negotiated. 1 MONEY—Several Surna flargo and small5 FOR SAL|^DeßlrabteT^6|ferties in City | SN>ORriß[ SHORB-At this d(slihtful auml retreat we . can offer some pretty Villas for! cheap, and °n easy t''rms;" '. WANTKDtoPari^Sißse.BnliamffSitosina ' and Sburbs. . ■ ■'■ :■; '' nil) WANTED to Purchase,. House Property ia hear Oity. _L Intending Purchasers of ffiraso or Farm 1 perty are invited to call on Messrs. Tannkk I Ftans, who will spare no pains in their onds ours to suit requirements. '■■-• B j Owners of Property doeirous of Selling sht|| forward particulars of lama t9 advertiseiß. |j Absentoo« Bhould place their propony iraj hands of Merem. TAN^flr.M tad Ev^lKSif fl want their interest welllppked after. OUTT'S AC ET I V Aof cores Liver Disease, Neuralgia, Nerv I ness, IndigesUcn, RbaW&atfMi. &0., when a 1 perly applied. Mr Hay tor, who lias c|§ himself oy its use of moat of the above malall has for sale the Acid,. Sponges, &c., at rf§ rates. Mr and Mrs Haytef 'will «pp]r. the M and givo instructions in the uso of it at m residenco, Brighton Road; ParneU. (;hargr ■: free dressing and instruotions, 2s. — ~~ r* n ENlr~fl •-: VJ* JLJ ,:..g ( f i j Sf AOH^ii^ IMPOHTg^ IS NOBODY'S AGBNT ! MPOBTS DIBKCT THK FOtM)WINB UUcngSJ , .Singer, Genuine. , , Arm and BiatfrnSH • 'Fi-ister & Eossmaiv'- Princess of WaIJM Wertheim ICo"le Coml)aniolH i I- New Vv heeler & Wilson Home Bhott]«aßS.! J New Grover & Baker latest and bast""' VI ■ Domestfo r :v»Howe-A.,,&.^ ) *Si 1> y And Othkb Goon Makkrj. : Jr' j All Of WiJch are forSftle on Weekly I**^' 4 11 of 2,' C. Olio Month's Freo Trial, vrit> t ;: , . I cbftiiging witliouUoss. . j ; UnHmite^ instj^itAioln at .nj? '■_■■: •'■-%, ■•] tho best Machinist ia. m r*'--' M> H • Ti kent in order twelve P"?r" ■ '•"•'! «.■*■] These nro some °^,^,^MM mm■'- [ • I chaslnk at the .:.'V^B :" 4 -rl >' G KE y^ V -■~ I;'