concerned there is nothing after all to come up to good Irish, and they certainly exhibited some splendid samples. There was a grand exhibit of poultry, and al together the show was a complete success. If they had a little of the, New Zealand climate here now, it would be much more comfortable, but as it is people will go wheezing and coughing for the next 5 months at least, a nice prospect certainly.

The Insane Asylum Catas trophe.

THE LATEST,

St. Peter (Minn,), November 18.

Tho official list ot the missing and dead iurnished by the hospital officers is as fol" lows:—S. S. Pradcn, probably burned ; Ji ... Breanau, missing, believed to be safe; Columbus McMillan, probably burned ; W. Collaphie, probably burned ; Charles R. Barber, missing; Amos C. Alley, missing; Carl Ravsheimcr, sick, probably burned ; Jacob E. Egfiller, missing; William Intz, missing; thought to have escaped ; T. Lar son Ross, missing ; Patrick E. Fahaj, mi* sing} J. M. Hlappa, missing; Mar belle Gogyn, deiriented, probably burned; Jonathan P., Abraham, rescued froni the building, but died soon after j John R. Thoroildson, rescued from the building and dibd to-day; Henry Dickmore, probably burned—he had resided in tho hospital fourteen years; John Gill, resoued aud died soon after from exhaustion; James McKay, missing; Ephraim D. Gordon, missing, demented j Lenoir Cube, epileptic, probably burned; Fdwatd Maboriey, probably burned; Peter Pattersou, epileptic, missing ; Daniel O'Brien, missing; Patrick Claricey, admitted last week, probably burned; Catharioa Hohlman, missiug, but probably safe, those burned were demented and sick patients, incapablo of riiaking tin effort to save themselves. Thomas O'Neill, John Neguest, and Frederick Leclerc died this morning from the ctfects of inhaling smoke and exhaus tion at tho asyldm firo. The number known to be dead now is thirteen. Seven have been identified by name, and six are unrecognized. The bodies of ton moro are reported probably burned, and eight more | missing.

Mormon Marriages

An intelligent gentleman, who has recently spent several weeks at Salt Lake City, supplies the following facts to a San Francisco paper:—"The Mormons havo only, for eternity only, lor b3th time and eternity, aud by four kinds of marriage?; namely, for time proxy. If a Mormon marries a' Gentile woman, it is for time only. At death he goes to heaven, and she goes to purgatory or perdition. He can call her out and if be choses, biit her union with him does not ensue her salvation, as it would if she were a believer If a Morman wants to save an unmarried woman, but does not Want to add her to his harem, ho has her sealed to him for eternity only. After the ceremony of sealing, they have no special relations to each other, or reciprocal rights and duties in this life. But iv the life to come, the Mormon maiden secures a place in heaven through her spiritual union with a masculine believer; for the Mormon theory is, that unmarried men and women are imperfect, and as such not immortal. Marriage is necessary to complete a personality that will survive " the wreck of matter and the crash of worlds,"

The usual Mormon marriage is between believers, and for both worlds, and the moio wives a Mormon has, the holier he is. But this does not apply, vice versa.to tho women. The proxy marriages are based on the pro visions of the Mosaic Code—that if a man die childless, his brother should take his wife and raise up seed to his deceased brother. An old Mormon dies without children. This fact is supposed, in some way, to offset his celestial felicity. So in order that his bliss may be perfected, some young Mormon tukes his wife, as a proxy, in addition to whatever wives he has already hoping that children may be born who will be counted not as his, but as belonging to his deceased brother Mormon. Wonderful aro Mormon ideas of marriage I

Fatal Colliery Explosion.

FORTY LIVES PROBABLY LOST,

Halifax, November 12.

About 6.30 this morning an explosien of gas occurred on the south side of tbe ford pit to Stellarton. All tho miners were at work in different borders. The explosion was so terrible as to sweep across to the other side ot the pit, killing all the men and horses within reach. Almost all the men on the north side will be saved, while all at work on the south side have been lost. At least sixty are missing. Five men have been brought up and are likely to recover. Probably forty are shut within tbo fallen coal in the south side.

ASCERTAINING THE RESULT. St. Ellarton (N.S.), Nov. 13,

An exploring party went down the Ford pit again this morning, but could not get further than on the first attempt, owing to damp. They saw evidence that the pit is on fire yet. The pumps are stopped to allow the water to rise and drown the fire. Only two bodies are recovered, and hopes of getting the rest are small. They found the bodies of three men and a number of dead horses. Two of tbe bodies they were able to take with them to the surface, but the third was so tightly jammed into a heap ol fallen timber aud rubbish that an attempt to extricate it would be incurring danger uselessly, as the rubbish would cer tainly fall upon any one touching it. The two dead bodies were carried into a temporary dead-house. One was identified as that of McGillivray, but the other was bo charred and disfigured as to be unrecog nizable. One miner who escaped un harmed says that in trying to get to the shalt he stumbled across the prostrate form of an old man. He stopped, and calling some others running by to his assistance, got him into the cage to go to tbe surface, and then looked about. He found a little boy apparently dead. He was only insen sible, and.he got the little fellow and the old man to the surface, and then found that ho had rescued his own son and his poor old father, A brother was still below. All night the ceaseless tapping of small hammers was heard in one of the carpenter shops, and on returning from the mouth of tho shaft, the spectacle was one which is not often seen. The place had been con verted into an undertaker's shop; coffins were being made by scores lhat no delay might be occasioned, tbe number last night being as high as fifty. The dangerous state of the mine will render the recovery of bodies impossible for many days, perhaps weeks, la the Dead House a huge platform was erected in it breast high, so that there would be ample loom for the bodies as fast as found. All the rescued men are out of danger, and able to converse about their escape. All tell the same tale -they had been suddenly struck down, and know nothing about the cause. There is great mourning among the cottagers, and the blinds are down in every third or fourth place.

Frightful Storm in Buenos Ayres.

The storm in the province of Buenos Ayres, of which a brief "telegraphic account has been received, aud which continued tor three days, ended on September 18. The losses by the storm are now being published, but the figures are as yet incomplete. The most experienced " hacendados " put down the loss of horned cattle at a round "million"; the scabby sheep have also Buff.ied terribly, but sound sheep escaped everywhere. The following are some of the losses enumerated, but many others will only be known to the losers and their neigh bours :—Junin : Snow heavy; great loss in sheep and cattle ; 29 centimetres of snow fell during the storm. Neuve de Julio: Cows, mares, and sheep lying dead all over the camp ; cold intense. Rojas : btorm awfulinthisdistrict. The frost nas destroyed the grass; and cattle.sheep, aud horses dead ia thousands and still dying. Iho lore going " paitidos " are said to have suffered most! but all the southern and western "paitidos" also suffered frightfully, Las Flores, Chacabuco, Chascomus, Magda lena. Dolores, Tandil, and others especially. Some "estancieros" lost 5000 cows in three days, and others lost 1500 in one day. .As for sheep, on some of the " estancias where sheep wasb is not so plentifully used as .it ought to be, 10,000 head have fallen before the frosty blast, as it was the icy wind, not the rain, that caused all the havoc. On Isome estates fully half the sheep have disappeared. In most cases cows, sheep, and horses were found dead in piles mixed together, the poor brutes having sought shelter from each other; in the corners of the corrals they were found piled over each other in hundreds. Of eleven " estancias" iv the north we have the following sad account:—Losses here abouts tremendous. On one '■estancia' 8000 head ; another, 12,000; another, 4o00; another, 1700; another, 1200; another, two-thirds stock; another, half stock: another, quarter stock; another, all; and one, all except 45. On three other estates the losses are almost beyond counting. In one place the dead animals were piled

against tho wire; in others they were driven over into the road, and blocked the passage of the diligence for some time. Tho "Reforms," of Mer. cedes, says that forty per cent of the cows in Chacabuco have perished, and five per cent of the sheep and horses. A meeting of " estaucieros " was held after the storm to take measures, tor having the dead animals skinned as spe.dily as possible.

The Leviathan.

A Yankee correspondent thus describes the doings of. Thompson in connection with thq Champion Sculling Match:—A week ago there came to the Brower House a hand somely dressed middle-aged man with a black moustache and a $3,000 diamond sparkling on bis scarf. This was B. S. Thompson of Melbourne, Australia, When he had secured his rooms at the hotel ho Inquired his .way to the pool rooms. Being directed to William Lovcll's, he asked the proprietor to intorm him as to the best way in which to put his money on Trickett. Mr Lovell told him that the odds were then about §100 to 170 on Hanlan. The stranger left in the bands of Mr Lovell §10,000 to Lb wagered on tbe Australian oarsmau at rates not to exceed $S0 ou Trickett to §100 on Hanlan. Mr Lovell found takers for this money, but duriug the last two days Mr Thompson ap poured in all of tho pool rooms of this city taking bets. He is said to havo bet in all §50,000 on the Australian. Mr Thompson is a brother of Trickett's backer. Mr Thompson told a reporter of " Tho Sun " last cveain" that thero was more than ono reason why ho bet ou Trickett. In the first place he had full confidence that the race was oh its merits, " I allow Hanlan," he said, "to be an extraordinary man; the beat puller in this country. His victories over such iirst-class oarsmen as Courtney, Ross, Reilly, Plaistod, Elliott, and .Haw don have proved bun as such. But Hanlail is only 2(5 years old; aud his bones arc not set yet. Besides this he is only 5 feet SJ iuclies high. When he is ia the pink of "condition his weight is only 153 pounds. Ou the other hand, Trickett is 29 years old and stands fi feet 3 inches in his stocking feet, and when ho is iv good condi. tion he weighs 178 pounds. Trickett never drinks a glass of liquor, and never smoked a cigar in his life.

Baroness Burdett-Coutta.

The lady correspondent of a San Francisco journal unites :—Baroness Burdett Coutts and Asbmead BartJett are putting up at the Grand Hotel, St. Leonard3-ou-Sea, where of course, they attract ■% great deal of attention. The appearance of the couple is so marked that they would be noticed anywhere. Mr Bartlett is so very fine looking, so young and buoyant, and tho Baroness is so directly the reverse, that no ono could help wondering what relation such a dissimilar-looking pair could possibly bear to each other. There is do nouveau iv this interesting history. The Baronees an nounces that sho is going to have all the money that remains to her settled upon heiseff; nothing is to be settled on Mr Bartlett, Certainly this will be a test of his aflection. The lady, though old, comes of a loug-lived race, and may live a quarter of a century yet. I hope from my heart he will marry ber under these conditions, so that there will bo no husband in the world who will bo placed in the humiliating con dition so many wives aro—that of being obliged to go to the pecunious half every lime they want a shilling saying, "Please dear, give me a littlo money, wont you?' I think every wife ought to have an allow ance of her own, of which she should bo absolute mistress. American husbands are less inclined to make this arrangement with their wives than husbands of nny other nationality. In England, not only do wives have their pin money, but each daughter has also her separate allowance, upon which she dresses herself. This allowance is her's to do exactly as she pleases with, and she must not exceed it. It is an excellent arrange in every way, because it saves a woman's self- respoct.

Return of the Southern Cross.

THE mission schooner Southern Cross, under steam, from Norfolk IsUnd, was signalled all day, but she did not make the harbour until about 2.30 p.m. She brought back all the excursiouists wiih the exception of Miss Lodge, who remained behind on a visit, and Mr Elcombe, who intended to proceed to Sydney. Bid weather was experienced on tbe Coast, and of course the majority of those on board wero prostrated by sea-sickness. Tho Bchooner left Auckland on November 25th, and arrived at Norfolk Island on December 2ud, after a passage of sevon days.. The open ing of St. Barnabas' church was postponed tilt tho 7th, when it took place. All the visitors were present to witness the ceremony. Tbo time on the Island passed very pleasantly, being occupied by picnics, entertainments, and various other amusements. Exploring parties were formed, and the interesting spots on the Island visited. Curiosities of all descriptions were collected, and stowed away on board to be brought to Auckland. The Islanders did all in their power to add to the comfort aud pleasuie of the excursionists, and the trip was acknowledged by all to have been a most enjoyable one. The vessel left for Auckland on Wednesday last, at six p.m. and fair winds were experienced till reaching the Coast on Saturday last. Then had thick weather, and the troubles of the passengers commeuced. Sea sickness was general on board 'until the vessel was close to tbe harbour. The following is a hat of the passengers ;—His Lordship, the Bishop of Waiapu, Rev. and Mrs Ashwell, Dr. Maunsell, Revs, Lush and Dudley, Dr. Kinder, Mrs Rice, Mrs Upton, Misses Atkin, Dudley, Corbett, J. Maun sell, C. Kemp-home, Fairbuin, Kosk ruge, Halstead ; Messrs Upton, Ewington, Brown, Yonge, Mills, senr., Mills, junr., Walsh, Clayton; Masters Tilly and Somertield, Mra Mitchell, Misses JacksoD, Haultain, Smith, Manning, Lush, Stewart, E. Stewart, Purchase, MrsPearde, Mrs Slater, Revs. Gould, Matthew, Kere houa, Tarapai, Mrs Halvorson, Messrs Hawkcs, Davis Kaye.

HARBOUR BOARD.

The fortnightly meeting of the Harbour Board was held this afternoon, there being present: —Messrs Mackenzie (chairman), Waddel, Brown, Robinson, Morrin, Comp ton; and Stone. Totaka.— The secretary of the Mel bourne Trust wrote thanking the Board for several specimens of totaaa timber which had been forwarded, and promising to test its general durability. The writer however desired to know if the timber had been felled in tbe proper season. The matter was referred to the Engineer in order that he may supply the hecessary information. Stokes' Point.—Tbe Chairman of tbe Highway Board at Stokes' Point, re questing permission to take over the waiting room with the oblcct of increasing the accomodation for the public—Granted, Puroell's Contract.—ln answer to a memo from the engineer disapproving of Mr Purcell's application to depart from the specifications of his contract (which recom mendation the Board had endorsed) the latter gentleman wrote alleging that tbe contract could be car ried out quite a3 satisfactorily after his own method as after the engineer s, that the preparatory work upon which he had been engaged was in no way contrary to the specifications, that as he had quietly and promptly submitted to the action of the engineer in slopping his men and ordering them off the ground under pain of arrest, he should be granted the concisions which he wished for, and allowed to make a start at once, lie hopid that the Board would enable him to prove to them that [though circumstances beyond bis control had kept him back, yet, that be was able, and willing, to vigorously enter on, and carry out the cantract to the satisfaction of the Board and engineer.— A further memo from the engineer ad vised the Board to iclieve Mr Purcell of his contract, and complete it at his risk.— The matter was left to tbe engineer, leave bein" given him to take a legal opinion. The Pilot's Bequest.—Mr Sainty (pilot) applied for a house to reside iv at tbe pilot station.—Referred with the whole question of salaries to a Committee of the whole Board. Man AW atu.—Messrs P. and J. Bar tholomew offered to supply totara timber from Manawatu. SUNDRY.—Letters from Mr J. Bennett, re lease of reserve, and from the Town Clerk, touching the drainage of Freeman 8 Bay, were referred to the Works Committee, while a complaint from Mr J. Lamb, re wharf charges, was referred to the Finance Committee

(Left Sitting.)

Bret Harte was seriously ill at Newstead Abbey, England, on November 17. The examination of candidates tor matriculation will be resumed to-morrow ; the subjects being English (compulsory), and French (optional).

The Revised Bible.

I The following continuation of a review of | the Revised Bible, taken from an English paper, |ias been crowded out by pressure of other matter for some time :— ORIGINAL TEXTS, Reverence for the Bible is modern. It is, in fact, an outcome of the Reformation. The Greek and Roman Churches respect the Bible ; the Protestant reveres—some times worships it. In old time copies weie made with care, but riot suilicieiit to avoid mistakes, and very few agreed, Very few agree now, except when printed from the same plates, and it is riot safe to cast stones. The denunciation of those who " added to orjtook away " has always been confined to Scotland.

When the present translation was made : there had been comparatively no comparison j of manuscripts for the elimination of errors ; there were very few manuscripts available : Ino very old manuscripts were known; the inaccurate Vulgate (Latin translation) of that day was the staff upon which tbe forty leaned ; and texts known to be corrupt had to be used for want of better The oldest I copy of a manuscript that they consulted I was of the middle ages. Within the present generation two copies 'ot tho Bible, made about 340 A.D., have | been brought to light, the pages photo- I graphed, and copies distributed among Echolars. These are tho celebrated " Codex Sinaiticus," found by Tischendorf ill a con vent ou Mount *j*inai, and the " Uodcx Vaticauus," fouud iv the Vatican library at Rome, where for centuries it had reposed uunoticcd and uncared for. Theso two alone have beon of priceless viluo in detect ing enors of transcription, and in harmouiz iug discordant passages satisfactorily to tho sceptical as well as the credulous seeker for truth. Tho present version of tho Bible is based upon a 'very fow modern manuscripts, not cxceedlug live iv number. That now before us is made from careful comparison of over twclvo hundred, ninety-eight being ancient—from the fourth to tho tenth cen tury. In addition, all the quotations by the patristic and early writers havo been col lected, and the early translations into Syriac, Latin, Gothic, Egypti'iu, Celtic, Arabic, aud Slavonic. Three ceuturies ago tho translators of King James hudfow aids and little material for the work. Those of Victoria have the accumulated treasure of ten thousand able workers, aud storehouses filled with material. Astonishment must be expressed that they have fcuud so little of vital im portance to Christianity to condemn in tho work of their predecessors—not that they havo made tcu thousand trivial and one thousand important changes in tbo Mew Testament. THE TWO VERSIONS COMPARED. The translation ot King James was more a new revision than the ordered translation; the revision of Victoria is more a new translation than the ordered revision, In each case the exigencies of the labor com pelled a departure from and compromise with the instructions. In tbe latter case there is less reason than in the former, but after the first excitement dies ;away it will not be regretted.

The new revision of the New Testament issued from the University press will at first shock the Protestant world. It is not recognizable as a Bible. The chapters and verses are gouo ; the running bead lines are gone ; verses are missing, changed, pared ; familiar texts that have become graven on tho minds of church-people for generations have disappeared, aud in their place are words foreign to the eye and strange to the ear. Verbal and grammatical chauges may be counted by the tens ol thousands.

The first general idea that will strike the scholar, however, is the delightful faithful ness with which the Greek text has been reproduced for tho English reader. Tho narrative is unbroken by disfigurement of chapter and verse, but the capitals, punctuation, aud paragraphs lacking iv the original are, of course, sup plied, and, tor convenience of reference to the present version, the present divisions are marked (parenthetically. The mislead ing headlines disappear finally, without a a sigu to denote their Improper intru sion.

The effect is striking, and a marked im provement. The sequence of tho gospel naratives, thologicofSt.lPa-.il, lake on a new appearance and forco that is not all owing to the improvement in grammatical con struction of the text, although in a first reading it is difficult to distinguish how much is owing to the one and how much to the other.

Take this illustration (Hob. iv., 6-7), which is a fair example of this point: Old Style.—6. Seeing therefore it re maiueth that someone must enter therein, nnd they to whom it was first preached en tered not in because of unbelief. 7. Again, he limiteth a certain day, saying to David, To-day, after so long a time ; as it is said, To-day, if ye will hear bis voice, harden not your hearts. NKW Stylk*—Since, therefore, it re maineth that some enter therein, and they who formerly received the glad promise entered not iv because of disobedience, ho again fixeth a certain day, today, saying so long a time afterward in David (as hath beeu said before), To-day, if yo shall hear bis voice, harden not your hearts. OMISSIONS FROM THE TBXT. Tho fourth gospel suffers most at the bands of the revisers, the synoptics less even than tho Revelation, aud the catholic Epistles least of all. The longest excision is from the fifty-third vorse of the seventh chapter to the eleventh verse of the next, inclusive. The passage is that of tho woman taken ill adultery, as follows : — 53. And every mm went unto his own house, CHAPTER VIII. OF THE ADULTEROUS WOMAN. 1. Jesus went unto the Mount of Olives. 2. And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; anc. he sat down and taught them, 3. And the Scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery ; and i when they had set her in the midst. 4. They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act. 5. Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned ; but what sayest thou ? - 6. This they said tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, "as though he heard them not. " 7. So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself and said unto them. He that ia without sin amongst you, let him first cast a stone at her.

8. And again he stooped down and wrote on the ground. 9. And they which heard it, being con victed by their own conscience, went out ' one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last; and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst. 10. When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none hut the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine ac cusers? Hath no man condemned thee? 11. She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her. Neither do I condemn thee; go, and sin no more. The following verse (12)' in which Jesus declares Himsolf the light of the world, is is joined upon and is a reply to the scoff of tho Pharisees in the preceding chapter, that out of Galilee arisen no prophet. { The next deletion of importance is tho an gelic coloring of the description ol tho pool of Bethseda, in tho fifth chapter. The fol lowing passage is omitted by the re visers :— 3. . . . Waiting for the moving of tho water, 4. For an angel went down at a certain season unto the pool, and troubled the water: whosoever then first after the troubling of the water stepped in, was made whole ot whatsoever disease he had.

The famous text of the three Heavenly Witnesses (I. John v., 7-8) is, of course, thrown out, the following words being ex punged : 7. . . . In Heaven, tbe Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.

S. And there are three that bear witness on earth ...

Another notable omission ofthe revisers is to be found in the conversion of Paul as recorded iv Actsix.,s 6. The words ex punged are : — 5, ... It is hard for thee to kick against the pricks. '6. And he trembling and astonished said Lord, what wilt thou havo me to do? And, the Lord said unto him. .. . There arc many other familiar passages that have disappeared : " Many be called but few chosen," from Matthew xxii., 14; "If any man has ears to hear, let him hear." from Matk vii,, 16. Some of the happiest changes are of a single word, as " alive" for " quick." " They had swallowed us up alive" has a very different sense than "swallowed us up quick." Again, "He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet," becomes much more simple when rendered," He that has taken a bath needeth not save to wash his feet." "Darkness over all the earth," and "over all the land" (Palestine) are very different things. In every change the revisers lessen the strain upon faith. THE GRAMMATICAL CHANGES. Minor changes have been hinted at. It would take too long to sort out, arrange,

and classify them. Here are a few that come haphazard : " As we have [forgiven," : instead of " forgive" "our debtors." "The pinnacle of the temple," instead of " a pin : nncle" (there was but one). " The first : fruits of them that are sleeping," instead of "slept." "If one died for all, then were all dead," instead of " then did all die." Paul did not pray the Lord to avenge him on Alexander. He said: "The Lord 'will' reward him according to his works." not " the Lord reward him." "Sup posing that godliness were gain," instead of "gain is godliness." " Ihe Word became (instead of was made) flesh." " Born of a woman," instead of " made of a woman." For wo saw his star," not " have seen " it. Such changes as these arc to bo found in every verse, and it will not require a very careful reading of either of the gospels to see how many changes have been made that do not change the spirit, yet add to its clearness and force as well as accuracy. WILL THE NEW REVISION BE PIRATED. A very interesting question comes up iv connection with the new revision. The members of tho committeo have given their time and their labour. I heir expenses have been defrayed by the Queen's priuter, who happens to be Macmillan of tho well-known publishing firm. He has spent over 100,000d015., purely as a business speculation, and now wishes to get his money back as soon as possible As I havo remarked before, he is safe from competition in this country, for any other person caught printing a Biblo will be severely punished. That profit aud prerogative of his offico is strictly kept and maintained; so strictly that tho Bible Society must buy aud distribute whatever books he choose. to furnish, or none at all. In America thorc is apparently an excellent market. Tho American Biblo Society baa pledged itself not to publish the revision, a pledgo that it's constitution enforces, and tho Baptist Society has fur nished assurances that it certainly will not " pirato the Holy Scriptures." The Ameri can revisers could probably copyright their share [of the work, but tho expression of ono: "It does not appear to mo Boemly, for tho sako of pecuuiary profit, to deprive all persons save one of the right of publish ing Bibles, when we aro working with all our minds to bring it into general use," pro bably expresses tho senso of a majority. .Thoro is on enormous fortune in it, without haviug to wait for it. An enterprising American publisher who would get out immediately a cheap piratical edition of the New Testament could easily sell two million copies in a vcar.

Our Wellington Telegrams.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.!

WELLINGTON, this day.

CABINET MEETINGS,

A meeting of tho Executive Council was held today, the Governor presiding. Messrs Hall, Atkinson, nnd llryce were present. The business was mainly formal, excepting that an Ordcr-in-Comicil was issued, bring ing tho new tariil' for Press telegrams into forco on the Ist of January.

RESIGNATION OF MR MA-

GINNITIIY,

Mr A. lf. Maginnithy, Secretary of the Telegraph Department has rosigucd, aud his resignation has been accepted, REGISTRARS OF BRANDS. The Government havo decided to appoint all tho Sheep Inspectors Registrars of Brands, under the new Branding Act, which comes into force on the Ist prox.

SUPPER AND PRESENTATION AT MAHURANGI.

On Thursday evening, December 9, about thirty gentlemen trom various [districts of Rodney, met in tho Wnrkwortb Hotel to entertain Mr M. W. Munro, and present him with a testimonial. Mr Campbell oc cupied the chair, and Mr N. Wilson acted as croupier. After an excellent supper the cloth was removed, and the usual prelimi nary toasts given, In proposing Mr Munro's health, tho Chairman said they had reached what mis»ht bo termed the business of the meeting. Thoy wore aware that their guest bad held the appointment ot constable for these districts for a period of eleven years, The manner iv which Mr Munro had discharged his duties, ho could confi dently say, had given general satisfaction, not only to his superiors in oilico, but to all with whom he came in contact, Whilo vi. holding the majesty of the law, Mr Munro became noted for his shrewd discretion, whenever and wherever duty called him— ever firm and not flinching. In connection with this, few were aware of the fact that during Mr Muaro's term of office several very important cases bad occurred in the county. These fell directly under Mr Munro's management, and the highest legal authorities warmly commended him for the skilful way iv which these were prepared for a tribunal. This, of course, no ono present would be surprised at, for they bad often seen that whatever Mr Munro put bis shoulders to success was inevitable. Some time ago, their guest resolved to retire from the office of constable. As this became known a general rush arose to avail of the opportunity of showing the respect in which Mr Munro is held—remem bering too that he has been actively engaged in this district for the last 27 years. The result of this was that they had met as the representatives of Mr Munro's numerous acquaintances to entertain him, and convey in a tangible form,a token of esteem. In the name, therefore, of thoso friends and those present, he had pleasure in presenting Mr Munro with a watch and chain bearing the following inscription:—"Presented to M. W. Munro by the settlers of Bodney, New Zealand, on his retirement as special constable for that district, after eleven years' service. -November 23rd, 1880," and which be hoped Mr Munro would be long spared to wear. The toast was most cordially given. Mr Munro Baid that he was at a loss to find words to express his gratitude for the kind manner in which they had drunk his health, and for the valuable testimonial he had just received. Happily the settlers of Hodney were such a law abiding community that the duties of constable were rendered comparatively light. He felt that the credit awarded him was Iv some measure due to the heads of the department in Auckland, who had been so promptly ready to assist him m his duties. Wherever he travelled in the county he had always been well received by the settlers, and as long as he lived he would remember their uuiform kindness on all occasions, and in particular for their un loosed for generosity to him that cvoning. The following toasts were then given :— " The old Identities of Rodney," by Mr Wilkie; " A gricultural and Commercial Interests," by Mr Wilson, which elicited replies from Messrs Dibble, E. Richards, L. Thomson, and H. McElvoy, their remarks being much appreciated ; "Mr Munro's Successor," by Mr Warm ; "The Host and Hostess," by the Chairman, who said Wark worth had "as comfortable and well con ducted an hostlery as was iv the North Island. The catering that night would please the most fastidious epicure. Mr Such feelingly replied. Mr L. Thomson gave " The Chairman and Croupier ;" they had presided agreeably. The National Anthem was then sung, and the company dispersed.—(CorkbspO-IDBnt)

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, TUESDAY DECEMBER 14



bost and Found. LOST, a Gold Brooch with stones, be tween Jennyn-strcet and the Whaif.— Reward on delivery to H. and S. Kohn, Jewellers, Queen-atreer, OS. £_T>. REWARD.—Lost, a portion of & O Home Letter.—Anyone returning samo to Star Offico will receivo tho above reward. ONE POUND REWARD.—Lost, on Saturday, a Puree containing £5 88.— Apply W. G. Jones, Saddler, Auckland. 17.0UNI', at the bottom of Grey-street, a ' Straw hand-basket with contents.-Owner can have the samo by applying at J. Levy, 210, Queen-street, and paying advertisement, STRAYED or btolen from the Mangere Bun, the well-known Dark Bay Horse "Gameboy." Liberal reward will be paid on his recovery. Anyone found harbouring him after this notice will be prosecuted by the owner.—A. H. Shipley, Mangere, or Cnstoni houae-street, Auckland. December 14,1880. Calls. ISMARCK GOLD-MINING COM PANY (LIMITED). A Call (the oth) of la per share has been made by t>ie Directors of the above Company, payable to the undersigned, at the office of the Company, Shortland-street, Auckland, on or before the sth January, 1881. F . A . W HIT», Secretary. ! Auckland, 7th December, 1860. LUCKS ALL GOLD MiI.ING COM PANY (LIMITED). Tho Directors havo made a Call (the first) of Sixpence por Share on tho Capital ot the Com pany payable to tho MaDa^er, at tho Company's Office. Bhortland'_treet, Auckland, on WED NESDAY, tho Uth Jaiuary,|lß.l. F. A. WHITtf, Auckland, Manager. 13th December, 1880.



Wanted. WANTED KNOWN, Men's Holland Coats, 4b 6d each j Dust Coats, 6s eaoh; and a lot of other Wonderful Fresh Bargains, in the ith column Ithpage.—W. H. Dampler. WANTED, Two Barmaid 3. — Apply Cosmop.litan Hotel, Queen-street. WANTED, a respectable Girl about 14 as Nursemaid,—Mra Ivey, City Road. YSJANTED, two Smart Boys.—Porter's V V Bow ling Saloon. ANTED, a Good General Servant, at on .e.—Ponsonb. Club Hotel Vl/ANTED, a Good Tailoress, and a T V Girl quick at h«r needle; also, a Boy.— Apply to J. Williams.jrailor.^Vlctorla-Btreet. WANTED, a smart Boy to assist in the bar.—Apply at the PaciUc Hotel, Queen streot. TYTANTED, a good General Servant at v T once.—Apply Criterion Hotel, Hobson street WANTED, by a respectable person, a Situation as Housekeeper; town pre ferred.—Address A.8., Si ar Office. WANTED, Railway Labourers.—Apply at once, Waitakerio Railway, Taylor and Danaher. WANTED, a Good Bench-hand, and a Good Knee-hand ; also an Improver.— Apply R. Kelly, Big Boot, Queen-street. ANTEDTTwo or Three Good Dress makers ; also, Apprentices to the Dressmaking.—Apply to Milno and Choyce, WANTED, a respectable Young Girl; also a Laundress.—Mrs [Waterman's Dining Rooms, Queen-Btreet. WANTED, a Furnished or Unfurnished Room In a rospootablo houso; must bo oheap.—Apply by lottor to X.Y.Z., Star office. WANTED, n Strong-Girl, about 14 or 15, to mind a baby, and do house-work. Apply at STAB Office. WANTED to Rent, a Four-roomed Cottago about ten minutes walk from tho wharf,—Address A.W., Stak'UUco. WANTED, a good Plain Cook (female); threo othor _orvants kopt.— \pply Star OillCO; WANTED, a Nurseeirl, about 15 or 16 (another servant kept!.—Mrs Birloy, St, Stephen's Avonuo, Parnell. WANTED, a Grocer's Assistant; junior hand, with good roferonoos.—Applyßox 3, Poßt Olllce. WANTED to Sell, a real Sealskin Jaokot, quite now ; a bargain.—For ad dresß apply j-tau offioo. WANTED, a Foster Mother for litter of Fox Torrlor Pups.—Apply Branßton and Forater, Albert atreot. ANTED, a Girl for the Kitchen; must bo able to wash.—Apply Wynyard Houso, Eden Croscont. \MANTED, Tailors and Tailoresses; vy also, Apprentices.-Phillips, Maker celobrated 13s Cd Trouaors, Queen-Btreet. WANTED, a strong Youth to strike, about 10 or 17 years of sgc—Apply Geo. L :ahy, Dock Iron Works, Cußtoin-houeo-Btrcet, ANTED, the" Young Woman who' called on Mrs Wells, Groy-stroot, en Saturday las', In answor to an advcrtlsmcnt, 10 oall ajaln at onco. WANTED, a good Coat Hand; con stant employment and best wnges given to a good man.—Apply to J, ~. Coblcy, ahorlland Croicont. WANTED to Sell, 2 Portmanteaux, almost as gcod as now: will bo sold cheap,—Mrs White, corner of Hobson and Cook streets. W "ANTED, a Steady Boy, whocanMilK and make himself otherwise useful.— Apply to Mr Georgo Mocnttn, Hobson Road, Remuora. ANTED, Two Respectable men as Boardora £1 por week (waßhlng In oluded).-Mra Ford, Grey-street; noxt Mr Tin dell, dentist. WANTED, a respectable Female Person to look after an invalid nnd child 13 months old.—Apply to Mr_ 1.. H. Moody, New market street, yowmarket, WANTED, two Unfurnished Roomi, with u«o of kitchen, flvo minutes' walk of fromQueen-stroot. No family.—Address 0.8., office of this papor. \57 AN TED, Tenders for Building a V V family rosidenco, Mount Roskill Road. For Plana, &c„ apply F. T. lUorbort, Draper, Upper Symonds-Btroet. WANTED, a respectable Girl about IG, accustomed to children; references required— Miß Palmer, Cook-street, fourth houso right-hand sldo, between Hobson and Nelson BtrectS; WANTED,; Married Couple (elderly), without encumbrance ; man. thorough farm hsnd, and to milk; woman as general sorvant.-Apply W. H. Metcalfe, 29, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, WANTED, by an elderly lady, one or two Hoarders with quiet habits, in a healthy locality; ainglo rooms, with every con vonionco; terms 20a por week (including wash ing. j—ApplyatAltonJlou^Alten^o^ ANTED, good Laundress for Hotel; wages, 15s per week ; excellent place; flrst-class hotel, — Mrs Elsmore's Regibt'y, Shortland-stront. W~ ANTKi.I, a good Goaeral Servant for Gi'borno; wages, 15b per week; must be able to cook and wasn for small family (gentleman's); passage paid.—Mrs Klsmoro's Registry, Sliortland-streot. WANTED, Miuriel Couple fir first class Hotol-wifO good gen. r. 1 servant, mnn useful and gardon ; good wages (unincum bered.)—Mrs Eiumore's Registry, Shortland streot^ WANTED to Let, a Six-roomed House, with shop; good position for boarding houfio, greon grocer, etc.; water laM on; low ront —Apply at the i*heap Kurnlturo Mart, Vic toria-street East, next the PublioHot Baths. WANTED KNOWN-A Special Line of Magnificent Fichus andLaco Jackets to bo cleared out at the prico of Import duty, at Somorfleld and Leek's Cncap Salo. ANTED KNOWN, that D. Goldie is prepared to sell _-,il kinds of Building and other Timber, including Hardwood, Spokes, Felloes, Iron-Bark and Blue-Gum Hhaf ts, Blocks, Pal:*ngs and Shingles, at his Yards, Lower Alhert-Btreot, near Dock, at the lowest cash prices. Tho timber, being under cover, is better than that purchased elsewhere, AAT A N TE 1) X N U WN. To all in Want of Money.—L. H Neu megea is prepared to advance tho same on personal or any other security, repayable by Weekly instalments.—Note the address: 165, Queen-street, opposite tho ijavlnes' Bank. W~ ANTED KNOWN, that the New Zea land Timber Company (Limit.d),having Purchased tho Business and Promises of Messrs Carlaw Cc Co , aro now otfering all their stock at Greatly Reduced Rates, Tho whole must bo cleared off by tho 31st instant. All orders will be promptly attended to bj Mr John Carlaw, late Carlaw & Co, at the Now Zealand Timber Company's temporary premises, Custom-house streot West. WANTED, Admirers of the Beautiful, Purchasers of tho Useful, and Students of tho Economical, to call and inspect the Goods just rooelvod por 8.8. 'Durham,' from London, at the Novelty DepOt, 111, Quoen-streot, 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, Opposito Tonka's Mart Wl ANTED KNOWN, that E. Carr V » ud Son have to hand Building Timber in Kauri and White Pine, Shingles, House Blocks, P»UnKB, Posts. Rails, and Firewood in I their Yard, Cußtom-house-6treet Wost, opposito end of Hobson-streot. N.B.—The Increasing demand for Whito Pino has induced them to arrange for a constant anpplv. ANTED, the General Public to give tholr orders in early for those Grand First Prizo Ales ond First Prize Stouts, Auck land 1880, although our stock is large, we can not guaranteo to be able to supply late ordo'S, first ordered first served, delivered in town and Buburbs.-Bunka'l and Bros., opposite United Serv ico Hotel, Wellesley-street Wist, Auckland. Orders per Post will meet with quick dispatch. \\ T ANTED KNOWN, Stationery at Vl English prices; Ruled Not 6 Paper (cream laid), 2d per quire; Envelopes, 2d per packet; Foolscap and Letter, 9d per quire all kinds of Fancy Note Paper and Envelopes; Mourning Stationery, Account, Pas 3, and Pocket Books, Pens, Pencils, Bibles, Albums, &0., &c, at prices before unknown in Auckland; a few Boss Puzzles left, at Is; the Game of Trevole, Is 6d; Tom Thumb Printing Pre?s, 8b ; Climax Dater, 30b ; Automaton Pencil Stamp, 7s 6d ; the Initial Rubber Stamps, Is each, with Pad and Ink for marking linen or Btamping paper or envelopes. Supplied at Goodson'B, 111, Queen-street.— Observe the Address. WANTED, every person about to Build or requiring Building Material n large or small quantities™, call or] send thoir orders tojthe AUCKLAND TIMBER COMPANY (Limited), By aid o( now and high-class Machinery, every description of Building Materials manu factured of a quality, and at prices, hitherto unknown in the Colony. Trial solicited. Pricos to meet tho times. Special advantages for cash. —Works : Cußtom-house-street West. Office : Custom-house-Btreet East, near Wharf. SJt7ORKING MEN ! !-Plenty of Good V > Tea at the T Pot for is 6d per lb; a good Sugar at dd; Rice, 2id ; Corn Flour, 6d; Can dles (full weights), lOd; .-toneless Jams, K.B. (the best brand), only 7d; Marmalade, 8d; French Prunes, 7d; New Dates, Gd; Very Fine Preserved Ginger, la per tin; Yorkahire Kelish, 7Jd per bottlo; Bloater Paste. 6d; Smoked Cod Roes, Dd; Kippered Herrincra, Is: Goodall, Blaokhouse and Co. s Potted Ham, Tongne. Beef, Strasbnrg, Mixed Game, Pheasant, Partridge, only 7d por tin; Pigs Jowls, reduced to 3d.— ■ B*. Hewln and Brother, Queen-street WANTED KNOWN, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, the Koh i-nor—the most bril liant illumination in Auckland—is to be seen at C. W. Goodson's, 111, Queen-street, whero, in addition to the va'ied assortment of new goods (all imported withinthelaot six months), aspeoial consignment has been just received suitable for 'Xmas and New Year's presents. The trade motto being, "Small profits and quick returns," or, " A nimble Gd better than a slow la."—Wat ches: Waltham, key aud keyle-s; Geneva, Alluminium, Silver, Gilt, and Metal Cases, from 303; Frenoh-American Clocks and-Alarms, com prising : Right-day and Keyless French. KlliDti cal Carriage, Jokers, Peep o'-day, Carriage Alarms, Prince, Princess, Nutmeg, La Belle, Pirate, Wheel, Banner. &0., &c, from 7s 6d, ex cellent time-keepers, and handsome in appear ance, Fresh arrival of Potosi Silver Goods, being whito all through (not plated), wearing - equal to silver, Forks, Spoons, Cups, Castors, . Crnets, Waiters, Napkin Rings, &c.; Gold and Silver Jewellery; Alluminium, Gilt and Silver plated, in Brooches and Sots, Studs, Rings, Soli ■ taires, Necklets, &c.; Monogram Vesta Boxes Kicking Mules. 80-peeps; Elephant and Dot " Inkstands: Table and Pocket Cutlery in greai 1 variety; and Forks, from 7s per doz. ' Cover-i, from -is Gd per pair; Pocket Knives from Cd; Sycamoro Bread Platters, from 2b Gd Knives, from Is Gd; Butchers Knives, from 9d Scissors, from Is, at Goodsons (opposite Tonk'i * Mart), 11, Queen.Btreet.



"Wanted. WANTED, Orders , tor Trousers to measure, 133 6d; Trousers and Vest, 255; I Suit. 655. Marvellous value at Phillips's Mart, 170, Queen-Btreet* WANTED KNOWN, that you can Dress well for a small weekly payment by gomgto Munro & MilligaD. |See advertise ment in front page. WANTED KNOWN.—The Tom Thumb Printing Press is a splendid Present for the Juveniles at Christmas-tide. Price, 7s 6d, at C. W. Goodson's, ill, Queen- Btreet. WANTED. —Ask for Waite's Fruit Preserving Tins; and see you get them. Sold by all Ironmongers, and at the Factory, Foit street.-H. Waite, Wholesale Tinsmith. WANTEIFKNOWN-Ales and Stout, best Dunedin and Nslson brands bottled by Bindon and Co.: also, Wines and Spirits, llrstquality; Ales and Stout, 10s per doz. (quarts); 6s p>r doz. (pints).—Bindoa & Co., High-street and Vulcan Lane. WANTED, Christmas Card Purchasers to call and Inspect the Beautiful Assort ment at U. W. Goodson's. 7,500 jast received from London, and offered at marvellously low prlcas, commencing at Id each. All new stock. —111, Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN, that J MOREI son, ABpholter, has Removed to his New Yard Custom-House-street West, between Hobson and Nelson-streets. Asphalting at tended to on the shortest notice Also, a Large stock of Firewood, out and unout; wholesale and retail. WANTED KNOWN, that the Cheapest House in Town for good Boots and Phooa of all sorts and sizeß _b the Cheap Boot Shop, corner of Queen-stroet and Market En trance. Como ono, come all. No oredit to pay for. Largo Btock. Must Bell. WANTED the Public to Know, that Wondel's excollont Wines — a really splendid drink for tho tummer—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 tho leading medical men of Auokland. Price, per bottle, 2s Gd, ANTED, North Shore Excursionists to oall at Mrs Foster's Luncheon Rooms (Two doors from tho Flagstaff Hotel), where thoy can bo accommodated with Tea and Coffee at any houv. Every attention paid to the com fort of Visitors. Chops and Steaks. Straw berries during the soaßon. Apartments to Let. Private Board and Residence. Terms moderate. Picnic Parties sup"Ued at twelve hours notice. Ecclesiastical. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO CIATION. WEEK OF EVANGELISTIC SERVICES. THIS (Tuesday) EVENING, at 7.30, and overy night thla week. Address each evening by tho REV. J. S. HILL. A MKETING FOR pItAYER WILL BE HELD EACH DAY AT NOON. Address by the Rev. J. S. Hili . All are Invited. RANKLIN ROAD PRIMITIVE METHODI3T CHURCH ANNIVER SARY. The Annual Tea Meeting THIS (Tuesday) EVENING, at 6.30 o'clock. Addresses by Minis toi s and Friende. Tickets, Is Od, RAFTON ROAD WESLEYAN CHURCH. ?A CHRISTMAS THEE and STALL will bo field In the Schoolroom TU-NIGHT (TUESDAY) t>io lith instant at 7 D.m. Tiokets, is each, PITT -STREET Wesleyan School room —A Meotlng for Diviho Worship will bo held This (Tuesday) Evening, the Htn Instant, at 7.30. Hannah Hall, of America, and Jamoß B. Cotton, of Tasmania, Ministers of the Soolety of Fri ude, invite all who lncllno to attend. No collodion. ITT-STRKET WESLEYAN SUN DAY-SCHOOL INDUSTRIAL EXHIBI TION Will bo held In the Lome-street Hall, on WEDNESDAY. THURSDAY, and FRIDAY December 22nd, 23rd, and 21th Instant. Further Particulars in future advertisements. Musical. __ A UCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE, QUEEN-STREET. I have this day disposed of the Auckland Mrsio Warehouse (hitherto carried on under tho management of Mr Arthur Eady) .oMessbs J. J. MILNER & CO., who alone have any Interest in the bußincsß from this date. I havo very great pleasure In commending Mr Milnor to tbo Musical Publio who havo bo libera'ly supported the Warehouse His long experience aud intimate acquaintance with tho Colonial Trade afford a thorough guarantee that all requirements of the business will bo fully supplied, and oustomers will rocelvo every attention. tST All outstanding accounts will be received by Mr Milner, at the Music Warehouse. Any claim, arising out of tho past business ot the Warehouse must bo rendered at once to tho EVhNiNO Star Office. 11. BRETT. November 29,1880. t!7ITH reference to the above, Mhssrs. J. J. MILNER & CO. beg respeotfully to solicit tho patronage of the public. It is tholr intention to spare no efforts to keep up the high position attained by the Auckland Musio Warehouse. Their Mr Milner (late ot the firm of Milner ond Thompson, of Christchurch) has had upwards of ten years' experience in the Colonial Musio Trade; ond with tne Instruments and Musio specially selected by him, they are oonfldent that tho Musical Publio of Auckland will have at their disposal a Stock that for Completeness and Variety, will be unapproached by that of any ether similar Establishment in the Colony. *&, All letter* should in future be addressed J, J. Milner & Co., Auokland Musio Warehouse. J, J. MILNER & CO., SOLE PROPRIETORS OF THK AUOKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE. Cornor of Queen-street and Vulcin Lane, Auckland. Drapery. T AS T FEW WEEKS OF THE G C S R H A EEL A A E T P 1 DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP ON THE 31BT DECEMBER. THE WHOLE STOCK MUST BE CLEARED 1 rntEAT gACRIiriCESI pREAT SACRIFICES! tar During tho remainder of tho Salo we intend to SLAUGHTER the Balance of the STOCK at Prices UNPRECEDKNTEDLX LOW: ond those who wißhtomokotheirSummei Purchase advantageously should make it i point to INSPECT THE BARGAINS 1 i QOMER FIELD & T ECK ! DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, AND OUT i FITTER!., I 134, QUEEN-STKEET. i ,



To Leu. 1 mO LET, two Front Rooms, furnished or L unfnroishod.—Apply to Mrs R. Brown, Chapel Bquare. mO LKT, Russell-street, Ponsonby, a A Hoase of slx-roomß, nice garden and every convenience.—R. Home, Shortland-at. TO LET or Lease, in Park Road, a Six roomed House on allotment 100 ft. by 100 ft.; well and other conveniences.—Aoply at Star Offloe TO LET, a four-room Cottage, in thorough repair; nice gardon, every con venience.—Apply T. Port, Plumber, Pompellier street, Ponsonby Road. 0 LKT, 4-roomed Cottage, nearly new; large cistern and overy convenience; Mount Koskill Road.—Apply to Morley and White, Eden Terraoe. 1 1 *-0 LET, a Six-roomed House, con- J. veniently situated.—Apply to H. Parting ton, Horse and Land Agent, Stichbury's Buildings. TO LET, a comfortable New 6-roomed Dwcldog House, five minutes'walk from KUerslie Station; half aero land.—Apply to Mrs Watt, on the premises, or Mr W. Aiokin, Shortland-st'eet. rr.o LET or Lease, for a term, a Three _L roomed Cottago with Jacre of ground, cultivated: situated Riohmond.—Apply Messrs Ashton and Sons, Insurance Buildings, or Edgar, Dyers. Wellesley-street Bast. CELLKKAOE, To Let, a Large Dry Cellar.—Apply to A. Saunders, No, 2, Insurance Buildings, . NORTH SHOKE.—To Lease tor one year House of six rooms, beautifully situ ated on Beaoh Road; wash-house, and other conveniences, garden in full bearing. Rent, 203 por week.—B. Tanner, Estate Agent, &c, 71, Queen-street. "iy O R T II C O T E. TO LET, for a term, Mr Tunny's Residence, Stoke 3' Point; six large rooms, grounds beauti fully laid out, and delightful view. R. HORNE, Shortland-street. B'or Sale. FOR SAi___ \n rare cnance for a poor man, as it must be sold), 161 acres Choice Country Land, Bituatod ia tho Parish uf Puke atua. County of Kden, in tho Wainul Bigh way District. The property is nicely situated, commanding an extensive view. It front > two main roads, and settlers' farms not far di. ant, and adjoins Mr Scott's farm. The whole country around is valuable property, and rising in value. Tho whole is cleared, and is nearly all level. The above is offered at 7s 9d per acre.—Apply to Carbines and Lusher, Auctioneers, Queen street. MILK FOR SALE—wholesale 8d per gallon at Epsom.—Apply Stab Office. ' 17.0R SALE, a Three-roomea Cottage.— •V J. Roberts, Storekeeper, Ponsonby Road. IT.OR SALE, or To Let, a First-rate " Business in Waikato. Stock atavalua tion If required.—Apply to L. D. Nathan Se Co. FOR SALE, in Ponsonby, near main road, New Verandah Cottage, four rooms, with one or three allotments, fenced. Prico, £200 or]£2sd rospectively.-D. F. Evans, Estate Agent. FOR SALE or Lease, in Albert-street, a Large Building, lately fitted up as a restaurant, with large cellar; would make a good warehouse—Apply toH. Partington, House and Land Agent, Stichbury's Buildings, Queen street, IT.OR SALE, in Newton, near Fairburn'a I? property, a vory nico House of 5 rooms, workshop, fowl-house, tank, well, pump, good garden i all in tlrst-class order, and in good position. Only £2-10.—D. F. Evans, Estate Agent, 71, Queen-street. iilOK Immediate Sale, Farm of 31 acres, _D House, Stable. &c, new ; land partially improved. Price, £565 : torms easy. Near Devonport. Two arces In orchard, and tno paddocks, 5-roo__i"d Cottage (small), over 300 feet frontage ; 'bus passes the door. £350, Mount Hden ; terms —Apply Stab Office. IT.OR immediate Sale, the Lease of a _D Market Garden, Bituatod a fow miles from Auckland, all under cultivation. House of six rooms, Stable, Pig Styes; immediate possession given. This Is a rare chance for a new comer. Horses, Cart, and Furniture can be taken as a valuation.—Apply at Mr Arthur's Mart, Queen street. JT.7. t0 KI.OUO LiKNT on Building Society 35. .LVf principles, or or othor terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. See List of Properties for Sale on Ith page.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane.— Seven per cent allowed on money deposited for nvestmeP 1, ON SALE, Six Cases 'Frisco Best Hams and Bacon, bare and in cloth. Four cases ' Canterbury do.—Georgo Sibbin, Mart, Qneen street. |^.OR SaLE-ON EASY TERMS. The SHOP and DWELLING, known as CHRISTIES' STORE, opposite the WHARF, WHANGAREI. Apply to It. THOMPSON, Auctioneer, Whakgabei. T7. O X B A L E, CHOICE BUILDINGALLOXMENTS Belgrove Estate, Situated in EDEN TERRACE, SUBURBS OF AUCKLAND. Plan at Morley Se White's. For particulars apply to [CHRISTOPHER B4ILEY, Mount Eden Road. ■pi O R S A L F. FINE FARM AND GOOD 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 tof very fine Flax, and abundance in the neighbourhood. This property is nearly all fenced and subdivided, and In culti vation. There is a nico new house of 7 rooms, with large Barn, Garden, and Orchard. It is only 40 miles distant Irom Auckland, and has railway communication, with good roads, along with water carriage for Produce to railway station.-Apply to George Braser, or J. C. Anderson, No. 6, South British Insurance Buildings. VILLA SITES, CAMPBELLVILLE, PONSONBY. Mn Jonv C _mpbei.l has instructed the under signed to dispose of all his Choice Villa Sites as above. These allotments, bavinga large frontage to Ponsonby and Shelly Beach Roads, Curran, K__mett, and Sarsfield streets, are unsurpassed for position, view of harbour, size, &o. The allotments are marked off on the ground. Price and terms on application. DIGNAN & ARMSTRONG, _ and 5, Imperial Chambers, Vulcan Lane. 0 N S A L E. 1 BOAT (Clinker Built), MAST, SAILS, and OARSlcomplete. Apply to J. CRAIG, FORT STREET. rji O A It X I V X, JL pan ' Oceola,' SOO Tons VICTORIAN COMPANY BONE DUST. CLARK AND GANE, FORT-STREET. TTT U L I. BROTHERS, HAVE NOW LANDING, E- 'Famenoth* and 'Loon Eoos, 1,200 PACKAGES, Consisting of GROCERIES AND OILMEN'S STORES, AND HAVE FOR SALE AMERICAN RANGES AND STOVES BARBED STEEL FENCING WIRE DOUGLAS PUMPS, LAWN MOWERS CORSSACKS, GRINDSTONES, OIL STONES, &c„ &c„ &o. Agents for J. Craig & Son's Celebrated Scotch Whiskey. HULL "BROTHERS, Auctioneers, Wine and Spirit Merchants Queen-street Kauri GmniStores, Breakwater Free and Bonded Stores. Albert-Bsreet. Meetings. HE UNION STEAM SAW MOULD ING SASH AND DOOR COMPAN3 (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that an Extraordinar; i General Meeting of the Shareholders of thi Company will be held at the Office of the Com pany, Mechanics' Bay, Auckland, on WEDNKg DAY, the fitteenh day of December 1880, a twelve o'clock noon. 1 Business: To authorise the Directors to raiS' money onDobentures, and to Issuo Debenture o; behalf of the Company. By order of the Directors. .„„,„,„ E. WAYMOUTH, secretary. Auckland, December 3,1880. I mELEGEAPH LINE OF COACHES HAMILTON TO TE AROHA. W. K. Carter's COACHES will In tho mcai j time, run to the following Time-table :— Leaving Hamilton for Te Aroha-Mondai > Wednesday and Friday, at 8 a.m. Leaving Te Aroha for Hamilton—Tuesdaj , Thursday and Saturday, at 10 a,m. Booking Office: GWynne's Hotel, Hamilto W. K. CATH-. BRIERLKY'S AUCKLAND ANI ONKHUNGA 'BUS. TIME TABLE. Leaves Auckland Leaves Onehunga Opposite Greyhound Hotel) (Hardington's Hot 1 p.m. 10.15 a,m, 5.30 p.m. 3.30 p.m. Sundays : a.m. 1.30 ,m. ' Ttf O T- 1 C 1 , On and after Monday, the 21st instant, : ■" Ticrney'a 'Bus will run, at tho houra epecifle between Auckland and tho Whau. From Auckland From Whau 11.30 a.m. 8 v.m. i.30 p.m. 2.30 p.m. daturdayßl.3o p.m. 8 a-m. 10 p.m. P.m,



j Public Notices. ; - ■ ■ I\TR GEORGE WILLIAMDES VGEDX (Governor of Fiji) and MRS DES VCEUX de sire to return their best thanks for many kind enquiries and visits, which they much regret to bo unable (owing to a recent occurrence) to* acknowledge in pcreon. Thoy, at the same time, take the opportunity of expressing their warm appreciation of tho courtesy extended to them sinco their arrival in New Zealand. EDWARD HERBERT, A.D.C., and Acting Private Secretary. mHE TVT EW "pHOTOGRAPHY. INSTANTANEOUS PICTURES! MARTIN & PARTINGTON' PHOTOGRAPHISTS, Market Entrance, Queen-street. Mr Josiah Martin having made special study at the Royal College of Chemistry, London, of tho Latest Improvements in Rapid Photo graphy by the Gelatine-Bromide process, has entered into Partnership with Mr W. H. T. Partington (lato with Messrs Hemus and Hanna and Mr Bartlett), and will Open their new Por trait Gallery in a few days. ■ Tho great success which has attended theso now Dry Plates iv Europe and America has established their superiority, and produced quite a i-evoldtion in Photos rapry. The most beauCful Pictures, preserving the Natural Attitude and Expression of the sitter. can now be taken in scarcely one Becond of timo, and without any delay in preparation. Children's Portraits and Family Groups, can be photographed in an instant, without the leaßt constraint. For Out-door Photography this process has superior advantages. Picnic Parties, Portrait Groups and Views, also Photos, of Horses and other animais, will bo taken on tho shortest notice. WILL OPEN IN A FEW DAYS. T>ARTNER SHIP NOTICE. Mr Joseph Partington has this day withdrawn from the firm of Partington Bros., Millers. The business will in future be carried on by Meßsrs C. F. Partington and E. R. Partington, under tho same name or style. Dated this Ist day of December, 1880. C. F. PARTINGTON. E. R. PARTINGTON, J. PARTINGTON. WITH reference to the above, I will cany on business as Miller at.the Wind-, mill, Symonds-street. Best Brands of Flour always on hand. Grist ing, Crushing, &o„ at lowest rates. J. PARTINGTON. T AND ACT TRANSFER NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that Timothy Hives, of thelClty of|Brooklyn, County of Kings, State of New York.l North America, claiming as heir at-law of Kichard Hivks. late ot Maungataroto. In the County of Marsden, Provincial Distriotof 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 acies. moro or less, being the wholo ofthe land included in Vol. l.Folio 18, of tho Register Book, and that he will be so rcgi«terc<i unless caveat forbidding the same be lodged on or bifore the 12ih day of JANUARY NEXT. , . Dated at the LaDd Transfer Office, Auckland, this Ist day of December, 18S0. _ THEO. KISSLING, District Land l.eglatrar. THE Largest and uneapesr orock ot DRAP-CRY and CLOTHING In New Zealand, as well as the Greatest Variety to choose from, is at J. Cosgrave and Co. s, QueeA street, IMPOUNDED, on the 11th day ofJDec ember, by the Ranger, one Red and White Cow, branded W on rump; trespassing on the Mount Albert Road, and in default of being released the abovo cow will be sold at the Public Pound. Mount Albert, oa the 24th day ot December, 1880, at neon. C. J. SMALL, Poundkeeper. ARANGAHAPE DISTRICT BOARD. Notice is heroby given, that at a Meeting of the above Board held on the Bth inst.. Thomas Barns, Esq., vacated the chair, and George D. Bevin, Esq., was elected Chairman for the current year. THOMAS HAVES, 11th December, 1880. Clerk. AUCKLAND TURKISH BATHS COMPANY (LIMITED). Tho Share List will Close on WEDNESDAY, December 18th. 1880. All persona desirous of taking uo Bhares should send in their applica tions to the undersigned on or before that date. JOHN R. RANDERSON, Secretary pro tern. Auckland, December 10,1880. m H E X O H- I N O O E. ifkA PIECES FANCY RIBBONS 1 Xs XT 3d por yard.—J. Cosgrave & Co. THE undersigned requests all Accounts against him to be sent to the shop on or beforo the 31st December, 1880; and all Accounts owing must bo paid on or before that date, or they will b3 handed over to his solicitor for recovery. JAMES MoEWEST, Lower Albert-street. IAA PIECES OF GREY CALICO, _I_Vr\J' the fine Mexican make, 3d per yard.—J. Cosgrave and Co. ■vr O T I C E. Wm. PYE has removed to the Now uildingg on Queen-street Wharf—Railway Dining Rooms —andhopea to see hia old customers back again, and also Invites the general publio to give him a call. SUCCESS GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). The Directors have this day made a call (the firßt), of 3d per share, on the capital of the Com pany, due and payable to the Manager, at the offico of the Company, 5, N.Z. Insurance Build ings, Auckland, ou or before WEDNESDAY, January 12th, 1881. JOHN R. RANDERSON, Manager. Auckland, December 10th, 1880. O THE INHABITANTS OF UPPER PARNBLL AND VICINITY. I hereby certify that I have this day (Decem ber 3rd, 1880), disposed of the General Grocery Business, oarried on by me, at Manukau Road, Parnell, to Mr M. Marriott, late of H.M.C., whom I have every confidence in recommend ing to my late customers and the public. A. Jooqhin. With reference to the above I beg respectfully to solicit the patronage of Mr Joughin's late customers and of the public of Parnell. On my part no effort shall be Bpared to give satisfac tion, and I trust by diligent attention to the wants of my customers, and keeping none but the best goods, to merit the patronage I asfc. N.B.—Star and "Observer" Agencies will be carried on &a usual.—M. Marriott, Parnell, December 7,1880. 1 ry X PIECES Oil' WHITE CALICO 110 SHIRTING, soft and heavy, nearly 1 36 inches wide, Id per yard.—J. Cosgrave and Co. ___ MEW TWEEDS AND COATINGS. Jest Owned Up, at H. L. POSSENESKIE'S, NEW TWEEDS AND COATINGS, Comprising Bliss, West of England, Bannock burn, and various other manufactures of Scotch Tweeds. New Tweeds and Coatings 1 A Large Variety of French and German Tweeds. New Tweeds and Coatings I '■ Worsted Coatings in all Shades ami Patterns. New Tweeds and Coatings I Superior Meltons, Boavers, and Venetians in all shades; New Tweeds and Coatings 1 = West of England Superfine Black and Blue. - NEW TWEEDS AND COATINGS: '■ JUST OPENED OUT, - AT H. L. POSSENESKIE'S, „ Merchant Tailor & Habitmaker, a I Opposito the South British Insurance Buildings, , rfnORTLA vD-BTREKT, AUCKLAND. j. N.B.—A Large Variety in Fancy Vesting - foi t Summer wear. Special Observance I All work warranted Hand-Made only. _ w £\i\ LADIES' PABASOLS at Is 9d. OvR? -J. Cosgrave and Co. . T> O O T SI boots: Wanted, my Customers and the Pulblo tt = know that I havo Opened my Now Shop with i i. well-assorted Stock of Boots and Shoos of everj description, at priceß to suit tho times. Note tho address: 3. GREEN, Victoria-street, neai Nel. on-Btreet, Auckland. »■ _f\ _f\f_f_ LADIES' ANL JLU,\JVJVJ GIRLS' STRAW HATH New'and the Fashion), Is.—J. Cosgrave r an.iCo r' mo STOREKEEPERS AND HOUSE ,n 1 HOLDERS. Those who once make purchases from the D Extensive and Varied Stock ot EARTHENWARE. CHINA, AND GLASS WARE, Kept by the undersigned, will admit that Cus tom-house-Btreet is the proper place to go to. Sl EDWARD LEWIS. An Experienced Packer Engaged. - m E A ! TEA! TEA I My New Seasonß Teas, at is 8d por lb„ 2i L per lb., and 2s 6d per lb., aro a great success A W verybody dissatisfied with their prosent sup plies should certainly give them a trial. 1 reduction of 2d per lb. on 121 D. parcels. F. WHITEHEAD, Tea Dealer and Tobacconist. , _ , _ Victoria-street. Tobacconist, Queen-street.



Tenders. - 3_WSBI& A UCKLAND DISTRICT HOSPITAL, Tenders are called for the dally Supply for Twelve (12) Months ending Deoember 3lst, issj, at the above Institution, of the undermentloneQ articles, viz:— . 1. Butchers' Meat (Beef and Mutton, With out bones), best, at per lb. 2. Bread, bsat. at per lb. 3. New Milk, beat, at per quart i. Fresh Butter, best, at per lb. 5, Potatoes, best, at per lb. G. Tea (Congou), best, at per lb. 7. Coffee (Ground), beat, at per lb. 8< Sugar (Raw), best, at per lb, 9. Rice, beat, at per lb. 10. Barley, best, at par lb. 1). Arrowroot be t, at per la 12. Cornflour, beat, at per lb. 13. Salt (Table), best, at per lb. 11. Pepper (Black), best, at per lb, 15. Nutmeg, best, at per lb. IG. Mustard, best, at per lb, 17. Fowls, best, at per pair 18. Soap (Yellow), best, at per lb. 19. Wa»hing Soda, best, at per 10. 20. Kerosene Oil, best, at por gallon 21. straw, best, at per ton 22. Port Wine, beat, at per gallon 23. Porter (Bottled), best at per gal.on 24. Gin, best, at per quart 25. Brandy, best, at per gallon 26. Mixed Vegetables, best, at per ID. 27. Sago, best, at per lb. 28. Oatmeal, do. 29. Treacle, do. 30. Hogs Lard, do. 31. Beeswax, do. 32. Eggs, bess. at por dozen 33. Starch, beßt, at per lb. 34. Quicklime, at per bushel 35. Tallow, at per lb. 38. Flour (first quality), ot per lb, Butchers' Meat, Bread and Milk may be tendered for separately. The lowest or any tender not necessarily ac °BSeal-d r-T-onooais <•" b» sent to the Hospital on or bef oi el 3 MOn lUEBDi.Y, December 28th. Contractors must giv_ security. By order of Under-Secretary, Wellington. ■VTOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. Tenders aro required for the Construction o£a Wooden Bridge over tho Taraheru River, at Gisborne. Map 3 and Plans, subject to an addition of ft swing, similar to that used in the Napier Bridge, can now be seen at the office of Messrs Winter and Hay. Engineers nnd Surveyors, Gisborne. Final Plans and Specifications will be ready for inspection not later than the 2_tU December. Tenders must be lodged at tho Offlos of the Englneor, not later that 12 a.m., on MONDAY. the 3rd of January. A preference will bo given to the consideration of all tenders which guarantee the completion of the Bridge before the 15th of April. All information can be obtained on application to the Engineers or at my office, Gisborne. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. w . L. BEE 3. Gisborne. TENDERS for Additions and Improve ments to tho School Building atOTAHUHU will bs received by the Educauon Board. Wyndhamßtreet, Auckland, until noon on TUE3DAY, 21st December. .. Affl „. nf thfi Plana and specifications at the Offloe Of tne Board, and at tho School, Otahuhu. TENDERS are invited for the Supply of Totara Pilos, delivered at the Boy or I. land..-For;parti.ulars apply to and O'Brien, Contractors, Bay ot Islands; or, to Mr L.rkin, Newton Road, Auckland. pONSONBY DISTRCT. ENGLAND-STREET CVLVBRT. Tenders for above Contract wUI be received, np to i p.m., on WEDNESDAY, 15th inst., M my Office. 71, Queen-street, where Plans and Specifications may be seen. JOHN BOYLAN, 0.E., • Engineer to the Board. m 0 PAIN T E Rs. Tenders are requested for Painting at.Ohlne mutu. Apply at my office. JAMES WRIGLEY^^ mO BUILDERS. Tenders will bo received until noon of the 21th inst.. for the Erection of a Villa Residence on the Company's Estate, Hemuera, R. KEALS & SON, Architects. N.Z. Insnranoe Buildings. rr\ 0 BUILD ERS. Tenders will be received up to noon on S ATURD AY, the 18th inßtant, for the Erection Of Brick Shops in Hobion-stroet. Plans, &c, at our offices. EDW. MAHONEY & SON, Architects. 1 m 0 B~U _I L D E R S. Tend-rs wiU be received up to noon on MONDAY the 20th Inßtant, for tho Erection of a Wareh-iise in Lower Queen-Btreet. Plans, &c, at our offices. EDW. MAHONEY & SON, Architects. Boara and Kesidenoe. OARD and Residence, at Belle Vne House, Emily Place, top of Sbortland strect. opposite St. Paul's Church; Bplendid view of harbour. Terms, moderate. OV UKfIUKBKOW-E HOTEL HOBSON-STREET' ' Board and Lodging.. „„ ..20s per week i-lntde room)-25a WOMEN'S INSTITUTE JL AND BOARDING-HOUSE, (Queen-street. Open dally from 10 a.m. till 9.30 p.m. Dinner and Luncheon from 12 to 2 p.m. Tea for Young Ladles who are occupied during the day. Terms on application W^ erkfng C par«es and other Social Gatherings are held during the week. T «__..■. in Governess Agency ond Lending Library In connection with the Institute Auctions. TO-MORROW, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15. 800 TS, *T OY S, ETC. W. DOWDEN WILL sell by auction, at the Exchango Mart To-morrow, at eleven o'clook, 6 trunks BOOTS Also, A QUANTITY OF FANCY GOODS. TOYS AND FURNITURE, consisting of 10'Chests of Drawers 3 Cheffloneera 9 Kitchen Tables 17 Washstands 20 Dressing Tables 10 Iron Bedsteads 3 Wood Bedsteads . 3 Drawing-room Suites, in Rep and Greeu Damask 2 Suites, in Hoir Cloth 1 Cheese Press. TO-MORROW, At 11 o'Clock. CARBINES & LUSHER WILL sell by auction, at tho Central Sale Room, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Dining room Chairs, Weights. Machine, Kitchen Utensils, See. Also 200 Lots Clothing, Gents' Clothes, Coats, Suits, and Ladies' Overcoats, Books, Umbrellas, &c, &c ' TO-MORROW, NOON. HOUS EH O Ldl U RNIT URE AND EFFECTS. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. AT ARThITr'S MART (Farnlture Department), Parlour Suites, Sofas, Couches, Chairs. Loo and other Tables, Carpets, Rugs, Ward robes, Marble-top Washstands, Looking Glasses, Toilet Tables, Safes, Cheits of Drawers, Iron and Weed Bedsteads, Palli asses, Mattrassea, Commodes, Bedding, Bewing Machines. Stoves, Ovens, Mangle, Kitchen Utensils. Glass and Earthenware, Hall Btand, Pictures, Hnndrie. 100 Lots of Second-hand Clothing Pianos, American Organs _ A Handsome Inlaid Walnut Chefflonier. ( b.tohks. T o.MORROW. ' AMERIC a"n APPLES. ' Ex • Australia,' @ San Francisco. j B. TONKS & CO. -rrriljL sell by auction To-morrow, at 1 YY eleven o'clook, SIC A Cases AMERICAN EATING AQ\) and COOKING APPLES. Mountain Fbn it, la Prime Order. D UAKAKA TOWNSHIP. Mr Tonks having personally inspeoted this property, will be glad to give intending Pur chasers any information. B. TONKS & CO. ! pOUNTRY CATTLE &AJbiß> 1'" DuußY-Wednesday, December 15 PAPAKOBA-Wednesday, December 29 ALFRED-BUCKLAND. [Continued on Fourth Page.]