and lodged them in a Continental bank. All their books and papers, which might have been of immense service to the Govern ment in securing their conviction, have been removed to a place of safety, but whether this place is in the British realms or on the Continent is a matter of conjecture.

DUBLIN, Nov. 20,

Accounts received from various parts of the country by agents for property repre sent the state of tho country as still more disturbed and demoralized. The conibi nation against the payments of rents is extending Into districts hitherto peace able, and the terrorism which fol )owl closely in the wake ot the Land League is steadily breaking down the opposition of the law-abiding classes. Tenants who do not pretend to be unable to pay their rent meet their landlords defiantly and refuse to pay more than Griffith's valuation, and in some casss decline to pay at all, or demand arbitrary abatement

London, Nov. 20,

The Cabinet Council at Balmoral to-day further prorogued Parliament to the 2nd of December, but without summoning it to meet for tho dispatch of business. O'Connor Power, M.P., speaking at a public meetiug in Galway, said that when the objects of the Land League shall have been attained, the Irish people will have a more noble course in view to wrench them selves from the rule of England.

The Sculling Championship.

On November 15, Hanlan, of Canada, easily beat Trickett, of New South Wales. In tho fore part of the day ot the race Trickett was the favourite at 5 to 4, but before the race Hanlan was backed at 7 to 4, in some cases 2to 1. The start Was made at 12.14 p.m. iv slack wat.r, tide nearly full and smooth. Hanlan had the Surrey aide of the river. Tho start Was, very even, the Canadian striking the water at the rate of 35 strokes to the minute, the Australian giving 41. Hanlan moved easily iv perfect style, showinsr his superiority at every stroke. At Crabtrco Trickett began to labour and to look had, and from there Hanlan had b complete walk over, ceasing to row entirely on one occasion, aud performing several antics also, Ono of which was a pretended faint, when he dropped his oara in the water. Hanlan's time was 26mins. 12secs. ; Tricket's, 2C mtns. lflsec.. CAUSE OF TRICKETT'S DEFEAT. The London " Sportsman " thus explains Triakctt's defeat.—" Wo believe, firstly, that Hanlan is far superior as a sculler to Trickett; and, secondly, we do not think Trickett was at all as well as could be hoped. Weeks ago, when ho made a trip to the Isle of Wight and France, he was over-trained. He had worked himself to a pitch of muscular tension which nature refused to sustain long, and relaxation ensued. Probably ho was suil'eriug from one ot those relaxes yesterday. It must be remembered that Trickett has always had a bronchial affection; but we do not hesitate to say that he would never beat Hanlan, even in the best of health. With regard to Hanlan, probabiy many years will elapse before such a perfect sculler again appears." The Marquis of Lome sent a dispatch to Hanlan congratulating him on his victory. The amount of money wagered ou the event was immense; the backers of the Canadian In Toronto alone winning over §300,000.

Wheeler, killed in the County of Llm. rick, was not a land agent, as at first reported, but the son of a Protestant farmer. He bad taken a farm from which the tenants had been evicted. FBANCE. THE JESUITS. The ejectment of non-authorised religious bodies continues throughout the couutry. In some places people obstructed the author ities in removing the priests, and were arrested, but no serious trouble was encoun tered. The priests for the most part quietly submitted. Many of the expelled monks went to Spain, where they were hospitably received, especially at Madrid, where the nobles offered them their houses. Some Councils of different towns gave them old convents. The King and Ministry author jsed the Jesuits and other orders to establish themselvey anywhere in the Kingdom In the Chambers, Jules Perry, Picsi dent of the Council, refering to the ex pulsion of unauthorised religious bodies, said, "It is impossible to suspend the laws in consequence of the resistance to their enforcement. The laws are wise and nccessarv, and were established for the defence "of civil society and tho rights of the State."

At the next sitting of the Chamber a resolution of confidence in the Ministry was adopted by a vote of 297 ayes to 131 noes, and the Ministers withdrew their resigna tions, thus ending the crisis. The result Is largely attributable to Gambetta.

THE PANAMA CANAL. .* The capital of the Panama Canal Com pany is 300,000,000 francs, in 600,000 shares. De Lesseps says that everything is ready to begin work, and the Company has money in band to make a beginning. GERMANY. Every cflort is being mado by prominent men to strengthen the Anstro-German alliance, with prospects of success. The Austrian Emperor received with special favour a special Ambassador, General Yon Brandenburg, sent by Kaiser William. The Emperor opened the Landtag at Ber lin on October 28th. He said the estimates for 1881 promise a surplus of 14,000,000 marks. The clericals and Conservatives failed to preserve their alliance, and a national Liberal was elected President of the Landtag. RUSSIA. Tho Government has concentrated ten thousand troops on the Chinese frontier in view of a possible war with China. Prince Gortschakoff is again very ill. The Czar is reported to be in a bad state of health, and at last accounts was in an alarming slate of mental • and physicial prostration. Previous accounts of a deficiency in tho crops are verified, and how to teed the poor this winter is becoming a serious problem with the Government.

Rumours are rife of another Nihilist con spiracy, more formidable than any preced ing ones. The Czar has lost much popu larity since his Morganatic marriage, and several high officials attached to his person are suspected of having relations with the i new Nihilist rising. AUSTRIA. On November 9th a destructive earth quake occurred in Southern Austria, from Vienna to the Adriatic and on the frontier of Bosnia. At Agram, in Crotia, every house in the town was injured or destroyed, and for a radius of fifteen miles around the place every structure was more or less damaged. The loss of life was considerable. Other shocks have been ielt since the 9th, causing more damage. Count Kavolyi, for killing Count Lichy in a duel, has been sentenced to three months' imprisonment. TURKEY. The Porte has ordered 10,000 men to Adiianople, in view of the preparations for a union oflßulgaria and Boumania. I Great efforts are being made by the Gov ernment to be in a position to efiectually close the Dardanelles at a short notice. The Secretary of the British Embassy re ports that all tho children of the Batoum refugees at Ismidt aro dead, the women dying, and that the men aro certain to suc cumb. At the instance of the British and Italian Ambassadors, it was decided not to attempt to exercise pressure on tbe_ Porte any longer in regard to pending questions. SPAIN. The national treasury's embarassments are increasing in consequence of expenditure in Cuba, and Minister Castillo proposes cutting down the army on that island to 15,000 men. '■ ~. . The arrival of French priests at Alicante and Barcelona caused hostile popular demon strations, and they were compelled to re embark from the latter place. PORTUGAL. The Jesuits having attempted to re-enter Portugal, the Government has instituted viaoroua efforts to strictly enforce the decreo of 1834, abolishing all religious orders. ITALY. The Court of Appeals, at Rome, con firmed a judgment of a lower Court, declar ing church property subject to conversion by the Council of Liquidation. Mount Vesuvius continues in active erup tion, and streams of lava are pouring down the western sides. Tho Pope, receiving a deputation ot former pontifical functionaries, energeti cally re-affirmed his right to temporal power, and stigmatized the fetes to com memorate the entry of Italian troops into Rome as" accursed." , . The Pope has appointed Cardinal Jacobmi Pontifical secretary, which will make a great change ia the foreign policy of the Vatican. GREECE. The King has ordered the formation of fifty additional battalions of infantry, of ?50 men each. The King, in his speech at the opening of the Chambers, intimated that the army would not cross the frontier; but as the Porte is sending troops and ammuni tion to the Greek frontier it is regarded that war is certain unless the Turks retire..

GARIBALDI WANTS TO RESIGN,

ROMB, November 17. Garibaldi has written the Presid'cut of the Chamber of Deputies energetically renewing his request to resign. THE ENGLISH TUEP. London, Nov. 17. The great Shropshire handicap stakes was won by Messcnius; Speculation second, aud Sidoucl third. Preston Pans was tho

favourite,

OPINIONS OF THE POP J. i> v ' m Kome, Ivov. 20. The Vatican organ, " Aurora," denies the statement that the Irish bishops are pursuing a policy displeasing to the Pope, and says that neither tho Pope nor tho bishops have ever thought of, preventing tho people from gaining legitimate satistaction of their need-, pro vided they do not deviate from justice and rectitude in their choice of menu-. Kebel- ! lion, incendiarism, destruction of property aud homicide, are clearly not among the menus that can be countenanced. \

American Summary.

San Fkancisco, November 21

THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

The Presidential election ou November 2 resulted iv a victory for the Bepublican party, electing their candidates for Presi dent aud Vice President—James A. Gar field, of Ohio, and Chester A, Arthur, of New York, respectively. The Bepublican party carried every Northern Stato, except ing New Jersey, California, and Nevada- The Democratic party carried all tho South cm states and the three other states above named for their candidates, General W. S. Hancock, of Pennsylvania, and William G. English, of Indiana. The Bepublican paity polled a largely increased vote iv every state iv the Union, aud gained enough members to the Lower Houso of Congress to give them a workiug majority in tbo next House, where they were in the minority iv the present one. The Upper House or Senate will be democratic by one majority. There was no loadmg issue in tho Presidential canvas — the Republicans relying on their past record, and the Democrat's best argument was that the country wanted a change of administra tion. Upon the tariff question there was but a Blight difference between the two parties, and upon other issues they were practically agreed. Tho president elect is a tariff man, but believes tho present system can be modified so as to bear less heavily upon certain industries. He hus ia conversation announced that he will treat the Southern States justly, but will, allow them no special favora.

President Hayes returned from tho Pacific coast to Ohio on November Ist. His tour extended over 10,000 miles. Washington authorities received dis patch from Hong Kong that Commissioners had concluded a new treaty with China on immigration question, which it will thoroughly control in tbe interests of the Americans.

Very cold weather throughout Union, Sugar crop iv Lousiana spoiled.

Tho Director of the U,S. Mint says, gold coin and bullion in the country amount to §528,000,000, besides $85,000,000 bullion in mints.

The best counterfeit ot United States six per cent, bonds ever made have been- re cently discovered. Only experts can dis tinguish tbem from the genuine. Many of the counterfeits are supposedjto have been sent abroad, and some may have reached Australia.

President Hayes has recommended Thursday, November 25th, as a day of National Thauksgiviug.

Edison, the electrician, announces that he will in the near future give a public dis. glay of his electric, light near New York city. He claims to have perfected a plan by which tbe electric curreuts can bo divided indefinitely.

A farewell dinner was tendered to Thos. Hughes on November sth at Now York city by a number of prominent citizens. Mr Hughes gave a brief history of tho co operative movement iv England, and also of his Bugby colony in the state of Tennes see, which latter he expected to prove very successful.

Sarah Bernhardt made her ddbfit in a Now York city theatre on November 7th, before an immense audience. Since then, however, the houses have fallen off. Ten days befoie the Preaidential^election a letter was published in a New York city paper, purporting to have been written by Garfield, Bepublican candidate for Prcsi- ' dent, in which were stated some exceedingly obnoxious sentiments upon tho Chinese question—a subject upon which the American working classes have become one-idea as to its evil. Mr Garfield promptly pronounced the letter a forgery, but it was worked se systematically and thoroughly by the Democratic Party Managers as to create a great sensation, aud 1 undoubtedly lost the Republicans the three Notthern States lost by them. An English man named Kenward Philp was arrested as the writer of the letter and examined before* a New York Magistrate. The letter was proved to be a forgery, and two men impli cated in the matter, and who had been wit nesses for the defence, confessed their crime and were bound over. They exoner ated Philp from all knowledge of the for gery. No document o_ late years has had such effect politically as this letter. Gar field himself states that it came near defeat ing him. A Naval Review before President Hayes was held at Hampton Roads, Chesapiake Bay, on November 9th. The display was not very imposing. Some anxiety is already beginning to be felt as to the fate of the Arctic exploring ship Jeannette, fitted out by Mr Bennet, of the New York " Herald," and steps are being taken in San Francisco to send out a relief vessel next May. The last of this season's whaling lleet has arrived from the Arctic. All vessels report an unusually good season in the far north, and the majority of captains think that if the Jeannette succeeded in reaching Wrangel Land, the highest land yet discovered on this side of the American continent, that she could safely wiuter there and be ready to resume her explorations when the season opened. This view is sustained by Pro fessor Nordenskjald,*the Norwegian ex plorer. The Minnesota State Insane Asylum, at St. Peters, was burned on the night of the 15th November. Between twenty and fifty insane patients were burned to death. Leprosy is spreading among white men in San Francisco, some twenty cases hav ing recently been discovered, most of them having come from the Sandwich Islands. Small-pox assumed the proportions of an epidemic in San Francisco early in Novem ber, about 300 cases being reported in the city. Vigorous efforts by the health-officers soon stopped the spread of tho contagion, and, latterly, one or two cases a-day only are reported. But few cases proved fatal. An influential San Francisco journal is advocatine a reciprocity treaty between the United States, New Zealand, and the Australian Colonies. Owing to the scarcity of Sydney coal it has risen to §10 per ton, and there are pros pects of further advance?. Wheat is advan cing. Chevalier barley higher, at Idol. 15ccnt., to Idol, 25cent. CUBA. Small parties of insurgents aro still roving through the mountains, and a party of them, under chief Munez, was defeated in Cinco villages on November 5. A state of scige still exists in the jurisdictions where the rebels are. BRAZIL. The bandits, who sacked the town of Januario, province of Plauhy, last year, were overtaken by a body of Imperial tioops, at Urabu, Bakai province, and Bixty of them killed. , Heavy inundations in the Santa Cathanna Colonies by tho river Itaiabay. The loss of life has'been great; damage to pioperty immense, PEBU. There have been no movements of impor tance by the Peruvians or Chileans since tbe latter landed below Callao, with a view of investing Lima, In a skirmish between tbe Peruvians and Chileans at Moqeuga, the former were victorious, and General Lynch still continues his raid through the defenceless portion of Northern Peru, doing immense damage. The Chinese employed by the Peruvians have joined the invaders, and are committing more outrages than the Chileans, their plundering and rapine being indescribable. Advices to the Ist inst. from Peru state that the Chileans had landed 1000 men at San Lorenzo, and were erecting batteries The attempt at mediation by the United States and British .Ministers to Lima has | been given up, it being evident that nothing could result from it, neither Peru nor Chill being willing to listen to the other's terms. Pern absolutely refused to cede any portion of her territory. CHILI.

The Araucarian Indians are plundering the southern coast- destroying villages, massacreing the inhabitants, and driving oil cattle.

The Government is straining every nerve to strengthen the expedition against Lima, hoping to end the war with the capture of that capital by Peru.

| CANADA. j Sir Charles Tupper, Dominion Minister of Railways, in a speech at Winnipeg, said ' the Government was pledged to have rails : laid on the Canada-Pacific Railway, in one I year from June Ist next, j An explosiou occurred in _ coal mine at I St. Ellertoii, Nova Scotia, on November 11. Forty-four miners were killed. But few ' bodies were recovered, the mine having to be flooded to extinguish the flies that broke

out. This effort proved unavailing, and the

lire was raging in the mine up to latest advices. BEES FOR NEW ZEALAND. Among the freight shipped for New Zea land by the steamship Australia, which sailed from this port yesterday afternoon, was four colonies of bees from the apiary of N. Levering, of Los Angeles County. Each colony is accompanied by un Italian queen, including the one that took the prize at the recent Fair, The boxes in which the bees make their long journey nre about two feet iv length by afoot and a half iv height and breadth. Each one is supplied with an attachment on ono side containing a sponge, and bearing directions that fresh water shall be applied to it every day. This furnishes the bees their drink and keeps tho atmosphere within tha hive sufficiently humid. The matter of ventilation is pro vided for by means of several auger holes in the bottom of the hive, and an aperture in the tap, fitted with wire cloth and closing with a slide, so that tho current of air may be regulated to suit the weather. At one end of the hive there is arranged a compart ment covered externally with wiro cloth, where the bees may go for an airing should it become too warm inside. Each hive ia provided with several frames of honey, to furnish feed on the way.—"San Francisco Call."

Burned To Death.

lIOIUUBLE RESULTS OF A FIRE IN

AN INSANE ASYLUM,

CHICAGO, November 16. A " Tribune " St. Peter special says: At half-past eight o'clock it was announced that iho Insnuo Asylum was on lire. Everybody waa appalled at the prospect of over 500 patients being turnod out of doors ou such a terrible night, still more at the disagreeable prospect of going more than a mile across tho bleak prairie and facing tho cutting wiud. Our people responded nobly. Many made the trip on foot, but a large number of wagons and other convey ances were soon on the rond. The sky iv the direction of the hospital was lighted up, and a dei-se volume of smoke rose over the scene, end was carried across tho river. Tho probabilities were that the whole structure, costing half a million, would be destroyed. The scene of the conflagration was graud. The whole northern wing ot the structure was one sheet of flame. Soon as it was found that the fire was likely to provo serious Dr. Bartlett the Superinten dent gave orders to have all the paticuts released aud cared for as well as possible, but before tho iiro was discovered one or two halls had become

CHOKED WITH THE SMOKE, And it was impossible to relievo all tho patients. No one knows how many perished, but quite a number must havo been burned alive. Somo say there were fifty. The fire originated in tho north-west corner basement of the north wing, and about the same timo there was a fire in tho basement adjoining the sections. The origin of the lire is a mystery.

CONFLICTING REPORTS,

St. Paul (Minn.), Nov. 16.

Dispatches to the latest editions of tho morning papers indicate that the fire in the Asylum was not c,s serious as feared last night. Only one wing of the building was destroyed. The whole structure, which was ten years in course of erection, was only fiuished three years ago. It cost over half a million dollars. Reports of loss ot life are indefinite and conflcting. Different rumours place the number of victiinsfromtwoorthrco to fifty, but no bodies have been fouud,

THE FRANTIC INSANE PEOPLE.

The following additional news regarding the St Peter tiro is in specials received to day.—While the flames were slowly pro gressing the matron of the female depart ment made all haste to get the inmates out, and many of them ran shrieking in their night clothes in the snowdrifts, even bury ing thcmeelvcs in the snow, aud had to be dragged into barns and sheds, while those near by wrapped blankets and shawls around them. Hence intense suffering could not be avoided, as they had to be taken about fifteen or twenty rods through the snow. The number burned cannot bo gotten at in any way at the present time. Many are known to have wandered away iv the intense excitement that prevailed throughout the whole premises. Seve ral bodies were taken out of some of the rooms and halls, and several persons weie gotten out into the halls when they would be determined to return to the flames. Ono room occupied by two was broken in, and while one was dragged out, the other was determined to remain in his warm bed, and when dragged out iosisted on waiting to be dressed. At some windows there were three or four men begging to be saved from death, while the flames were bursting from adjoining windows. Une was dragged through a half-open screen, and badly mangled. To get a complete list of the killed and hurt, is not now among the possibilities. Dr. Bartlett, of the Asylum, says there are not more than twelve lives lost, and probably ns many more hurt and suffering from tho bitter cold of last night. Indeed, more people are believed to be hurt and dying from exposure to the weather than from burns. Others say that as many as twenty insane people either perished in the flames, or died on the cold hills during the night. So many of the patients have disappeared that it cannot be told who are dead and who have run away. The suffering has been terrible, and no pen can describe or human mind realize it. Hundreds of the patients are helpless as children. Governor Pillsbury heads a band of noble workers, who aro doing everything possible; for the comfort of tho distressed. Mr Caraon, of Minneapolis, has found the dead body of his father-in-law. The real damago to the hospital building will amount to §200,000, Tho central building and south wing have been preserved.

A THRILLING SCENF. St. Paul, Nov. 16.

A bulletin to the " Pioneer Press" from St. Peter says : Ihe number of lives lost by burning and freezing in the insane asylum J arc variously estimated from twenty to fifty. A special dated at 4 a.m. says: The scenes at the burning of the south wing hospital were heartrending in the extreme. So appalling a tight has rarely been witnessed. The patients in the annex wing were males, and many of them refused to leave the building at all. They ran up and down the halls screaming and crying and acting like bedlamites. They were, of course, those who could not be coaxed nor forced out of the building, and became the unhappy victims of the flames. Others were saved, some by ladders and some by leaping from the windows. Some were nearly nude, some shoeless and hatless, and all were exposed to the excessive cold of the night. Many of the poor, demented and crazed inmates fled as if for their lives, and could not be overtaken or confined. Their sufferings in this frightful condition can be better imagined than des cribed. The whole catastrophe is fearful to contemplate and impossible to describe. The inmates (who had es caped the flames) were at large half clothed, and were to be seen in all directions flying in wild fright from those who attempted to gave them. The air was bitter cold, and the poor wretches, with half-naked bodies and bleeding feet, wero flying about hiding in alleys and dark corners. It was a sight once seen never to be forgotten.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, MONDAY DECEMBER 1$



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Wanted. WANTED KNOWN, Men's Holland Coats, 4s 6drach; Dust Coats, Ga each; md a lot of other Wonderful Fresh Bargains, n tho 3rd column Ith page.—W. H. Dampler. WANTED, a respectable Girl about 14 as Nursemaid.—Mrs Ivey, City Road. ANTED, a General Servant.—Apply D. Goldie, Pitt Btreet. WANTED, "two Smart Boys.—Porter's Bo * ling Saloon. ANTED, a Second Cook.—Governoi Browne Hotel, Hobson Btreet. WANTED, a good General Servant.— G. 3. Skinner, Newmarket. WANTED, a Good General Servant, at on .p.—Ponsonby Club Hotel \\J ANTED, a Good Tailovess, and a V. Girl quick at h. r needle; also, a Boy.— Apply to J. Williams. Tailor, Victoria-street. WANTED, Two or Three Good Dress makers ; also, Apprentices to the Dressmaking.—Apply to Milne and Choyce. WANTED, a Servant Girl for the coun try.—For particulars apply Mrs Wells, Groy-Btreet. ANTED to Rent, a Four-roomed Cottago about ten minutes walk from tho wharf.—Address A.W., Stab office. WANTED, a good Plain Cook (female); throe other servants kept.— \ppty Star Offloe. WANTED, a smart young Man, to to make himself gonorally useful,—Ap ply to Greyhound Hotel, Queon-streot. ANTED, a Nursecirl, about 15 or 1G (anothor servant kept!.—Mrs Blrloy, St, Etephcn'B Avonuo, Parnoll. WANTED, a Grocer's Assistant; junior hand, with good roforoncea.—Apply Box 3, Post OlUco. \\7 ANTED, Kivcttcrß to Tender for 30 * 7 Coalboxoa, to morrow at i o'olook j also, 2 Strong boys.—Poter Birly, Wakelleld-Btreet. WANTED, a General Servant.—For addross apply to Mr Burton, Baker, Grafton Itoad, near Carlton (lore Road. WANTED to Purchase, good Kino Cherries In any qiantlty.—J. Wendel, Wine Mnnufaoturer, Symonds-street. WANTED,"as Coachman and general utility, a stoady Youth with good rcfor oncoo.—Apply to Dr. Mooro, 99, Quoon-stroet and Symonda-strcot. W ANTED, a respectable Girl of about lO.aocustomod to children; roforonoos required —Mis Palmer, fourth houso right-hand Bide, botwoon Hobson and Nolson Btrccts, WANTED, two Young Men where no other hoarders aro kopt; houso In a hoalthy looallty.-For address, apply at this OlUco, \\7 ANTED, Tenders for Building a T t family rosidonco, Mount Roskill Rood. For Plans, &o„ apply E. '!'. Berbort, Draper, Upper Symonds-Btroet. WANTED, a Girl about 14 to assist in housework and mako herself useful.— Mrs O'Brien, Nolaon-street, opposile Baker- Btreet. ANTED, by an elderly lady, ono or two Boardors with quiet habits, in a healthy locality; single rooms, with every con venlonoe; torma 20s nor week (inoludlng wash ing.)— Apply at Alton Houbc, Alien Road, ANTED KNOWN-A Special Lino of Magnificent Fichus and Lace Jackets to be cleared oat at tho prico of import duty; at Somorlleld and Leok'a Cheap Bale. § WANTED, Orders tor Trousers to measure, 13.01; Trousers and Veat, 265; Ruit. 55a. Marvellous valuo at Phillips's Mart, 170, Queen-atroct. WANTKD KNOWN, that you can Dress woll for a Bmall weekly payment by going to Munro & Mllllgan. Soo advertlse ment In front page. WANTED KNOWN.—The Tom Thumb Printing Press is a Bplondld Preeont for tho Juvoniloa at Chrlßtmas-tldo. Prico, 7s 6d, at C. W. Goodson's, 111, Queen street. WANTED. —Ask for Waite's Fruit PresorvlngTlna; andscoyou gotlhom. Sold by all Ironmongers, and at the Factory, Foit street.-H. Waite. Wholesalo Tinsmith. ANTED KNOWN.—To bring tho colebratod Wortholm Troadlo Machines Into more general nee, wo are now Selling them at from Fivo Pounds and upwards.—llallonstoin Bros. & Co., New Zealand Clothing Factory, Queon-street, Auckland; and at Albortstroot, Thames. WANTED KNOWN—AIes and Stout, boat Dunedin and Nblsou branda bottle"l by Bindon mid Co.: also, Winoa and Spirits, tlrstquality; Ales and Stout, lOsperdoz. (quarts); 3a i) «r doz. (pints).—Bindon Sc Co., High-atrcot and Vulcan Lane, ANTED KNOWN, that the Cheapest Ilotiao In Town for good Boots and Shoos of all sorts and Bizcs Is tho Cheap Hoot Shop, corner of Quoen-slreot and Markot En trnnoc. Como ono, como all. No oredit to pay for. Large stock. Must soil. \\r ANTED KNOWN. — Ladies aud V T Childron's Hats. lOd to Is 31: Trlraiuod Jo from Is Od; Ladles' Weil-Trimmed Bats, at lowprlcoa; Bonnets, 9s fid: good ussortment of Cheap If lowers; Childrens' Oxford Shoes, from la Gd. Ladlo- will do woll to inspoot tho above. -Mrs \V hltolioad, Milliner, Newton. ANTED KNOWN, that D. Goldie ia prepared to sell Ml kinds of Building md other Timber, Including Hardwood, Spokca, Felloes, Iron-Barkand Blue-Gutn shatta, Blooka, Palings and Shingles, at his Yards, Lower Albert-atreot, near Dook, at tho lowest cash prices. Tho timber, belngundor cover, ia better lhan that rurobasod elaewhoro. XAT A N TE D KNOW N. To all in Want of Money.—L. H Nou megen ia prepared to advance the aamo on personal or any other Security, repayable by VVeekly instalments.—Note the address: 160, juoonstroe.,opposite tho Bavings' Bank. ANTE-TkNOWN, that J Morri son, Asphalter, has Removed to his Now Yard Custom-Houso-stroot West, 'aotwoen Hobson and Nelson-streets. Asphalting at :endod to on tho shortest notice. Also, a Large itook cf Firewood, cut and uncut; wholesale md retail. _ WANTED the Public to Know, that Wendol's excellent Wines-o really iplendld drink for the lutnmer-con now be .btalnod at the Manufactory, Symonds-stroot. md at all the Hotelß in Auokland. Prize medal it Sydney Exhibition, and testimonials from all the leading medical men of Auckland. Prico, per bottle. 2a Od. W ANTED KNOWN.thattheNewZea land Timber Company (Liniit-dl.having Purchased the Business ond Premiaes of Messrs Carlaw & Co , aro now offering nil their Btock at Greatly Reduced Rates, The whole must be Bleared oft by the 31st instant. AH orders will bo promptly attended to bj Mr John Carlaw, late Carlaw & Co , at tho New Zealand Timber Company's temporary premiees, Custom-houso street West „ WANTED, Admirers of the Beautiful, Purchasers of the Useful, and Students of the Economical, to coll and inspect the Goods just roocived per s.s. 'Durham,' from London, »t the Novelty DepOt, 111. Quoen-streot. Every article la marked In plain figures, at prlcos hitherto unknown in Auckland. Tho great variety and novelty of goods render them especially adapted for Christmas and New Year PIOBOnU' 0. W. GOOD^ON, Opposite Tonks s Mart VST AN TED, North Shore Excursionists V V to call nt Mra Foster's Luncheon Room" [ Two doors from the Flagstaff Hotol), whore they can be accommodated with Tea and Coffee at any horn. Every attention paid to the com fort of Visitors. Chops and Steaks. Straw berries during the season. Apartments to Let, Pi ivate Board and Residence. Torms moderate, Picnlo Porlles BUP""pd at twelve honra notice. AAT ANTED KNOWN, that E. Can V » ud Son have to hand Budding Timbei In Kauri and White Pine. Shingles, Houst Blocks. Palings, Posts. Rails, and Firewood ir their Yard, Custom-house-Btreet West, opposite B nd of Hobson-street. N.8.-The inoreosin. demand for White Pino has induced them v arrange for a constant snpply. , WANTED, the General Public to givi their orders in early for those Granc First Prize Ales and First Prize Stouts, Auok land IFBO, although our stock Is largo, wo can not guarantee to be able to supply late ordca drat ordered first served, delivered in town one suburbs.-Bunkoll and Bros., opposite Unitec Service Hotel, Wellesley-street West, Auckland Orders per Post will meet with quiok dispatch, \X rANTED KNOWN, (Stationery al TT English prices; Ruled Note Popei (cream laid), 2d per quire; Envelopes, 2d pel packet; Foolscap and Letter, 9d per quire ol kinds ot Fancy Note Paper ana Envelopes Mourning Stationery, Account, Pass, and Pocket Books, Pens, Pencils, Bibles, Albums, &c, &o„ at prices before unknown in Auckland ; a few Bobs Puzzles eft, at Is; th. Game of Trevolo, Is Gd ; Tom Thumb Printing Pre. s, 8s; Climax Dater, 30s; Automaton Penci Stamp, 7s 0d : the Initial Rubber Stamps, ll eaoh, with Pad and Ink for marking linen oi stumping paper or envolooes. Supplied m Goodson's, 111, Queen-street.-Observe sht Add resß._ , WANTED, every peison about tt Build or requiring Building Material r large or small quantlties'to call or, send theh AUCKLAND TIMBER COMPANY (LiMITMB) By aid ot new and high-class Machinery every description of Building Materials manu factured of a quality, and at prices, hithertc unknown in the Colony. Trial solicited. Prices to meet the times. Special od vantages lor cash —Works : Custom-house-street West, t'mce Custom-house-street East, near Wharf. WANTED, Visitors as well as Resi dents iin Auckland to call and inspeel the varied stock of New Goods-all imoorte within the last six montbs-at Goodsonsi 111 Queen-Btreet. The trade motto at that establish Sent being, "Bmall profits and quick returns or, "A nimble 6d better than a Blow la.-Wat ches: Waltham. key and keyle-S; Geneva, Alluminiura, Silver, GIU, and Metal Cases, Iron 30a; French-American Clocks and Alarms, com prising : Eight-day and Keyless French. Ell ntl cal Carriage, Jokers, Peep o'-doy, Carr.agc Alarms, Prince, Princess, Nutmeg, Lajello Pirate, Wheel, Banner. &c, &c, from 7s ed, ex cellent time-keepers, and handsome in appear ance. Fresh arrival of Potosi Silver Goods, boing white all through (not plated), woariog equal to silver. Forks, Spoons, Cups, Castors Cruets. Waiters, Napkin Kings, &c.; Gold and Silver Jewellery; Alluminium, Gilt and Silver plated, in Brooches and Sets, Studs, Rings, Soil taires, Necklets, &c; Monogram Vesta Boxes Kicking Mules. 80-peeps; Elephant and Dog Inißtands; Table and Pocket Cutlery in preal variety: Knives and Forks, from 7s pfr doz. Covers, from Is 6d per pair; Pockot Knives from 6d; Sycamore Bread Platters, from 2s btl Knives, from Is 6d; Butchers Knives, from 9d Sci»sors. from Is, at Goodsons (opposite Tonki Mart), 111, Qaeen.street. VS7OKKING MEN ! !—Plenty of Good V V Tea'at the T Pot for Is 61 per lb; a gaoc Sugar at Id; Rice, 2_d : Corn Flour, 6d; Can dies (full weights), lOd; Stoneless Jams, K.B (the best brand), only 7d; Marmalade, 8d French Prunes, 7d; New Dates,. Od: Very Fint preserved Ginger, Is per tin; Yorkshire Relish .id per bottle: Bloater Paste. 6d; Smoked Cot RO'S, 9d; Kippered Herrines, Is; Gopdall Illaokhouse and Co. s Potted Ham, Tongue, Beef Strasbnrg, Mixed Game, Pheasant. Partridge i only 7d per tin; Pigs Jowls, reduced to 30.- F. Ho win and Brother, Queen-street



Wanted. WANTED, Married Couple (elderly), without encumbrance; man, thorough I farm hand, and to milk; woman as general sorvant.—Apply w- H. Metcalfe, 29, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. WANTED, Christmas Card Purchasers to call and inspect the Beautiful Assort ment at C. W. Ocodson's. 7,500 just received from London, and offered at marvellously low prioas, commencing at Id each. All new stock. —111, Qneen-atreet, 1 f\(_ PIECES FANCY KIBBONS I V/ Xf 3d per yard.- J. Cosgrave & Co. Gazette in Bankruptcy. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZSALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IM BANKRUPTCY. Id tho matter of " Ihe Debtors and Credi tors Act, 1876," and of the various Acta amending the same, and of tho Bank ruptcy of John Bryant, a Debtor. This Is to notify that John Bryant, of Iroland street, Painter, has this day filed a Statement that he is unable to meet his engagomen U with hie Creditora; The first Mooting of Creditors to be held nt tho Supreme Court Buildings, Auok land, on WEDNESDAY, the 22nd day ot Decem ber, 1880, at 11 o'clock in tho forenoon. Dated this 13th day ot Uecsmber, 1839. G. W. BASLEY, Dopuly Bogistrar. John Brtant, Debtor in Person. TN BANKRU P T C Y. In the Estate of Newton Fairs, Bookseller, &c, Auckland. Creditors are hereby informed that a Final Dividend will bo nayablo at 31, Quoen-street, Auokland, on Wi-DNEdDAY, 15th Dccoinber, 1889. J. EDSON, Trustee. Ecclesiastical. OUNG MEN'S OFIRISTIAN ASSO CIATION. WEEK OF EVANGELISTIC BKRVIOEB, Commencing THIS 'Monday) EVENING, at 7.30, and every night this week. Address each evonlngbytho REV. J. S. HILL. A MEETING IT OR PRAYER WILL BE HELD EACH DAY AT NOON. Address by the Roy. J. S. Him. All aro Invited. ■VTEWTON CONGREGATIONAL JLI SUNDAY-SCHOOL Sixteenth ANNUA!, SOIUBK AND PUULIO MEETING Tuesday, 14th December, J. C. Firth, Esq., in tho ohalr. Addresses by tho Bey. K. Taylor, Messrs Edwin Wood.Lnlngandothors. Musiwl Selec tions by tho Choir. Tea on tho tables at G. 30 p.m, Tiokets, Is Od. GRAFTON ROAD WESLEYAN CHURCH. A CHRISTMAS TREK and STALL will bo hold In the Sohoolroom on TUESDAY Kvenlng next, tho lith instant, at 7 p.m. Tiokets, la each. ALL SAINTS' SUNDAY-SCHOOL, PONBONBY. A CHRISTMAS THEE ENTERTAIN MENT Will be hold In tbo Sohool-room. TO-MORROW (TUESDAY) EVENING, L'ecember 11, at 7.3. o'olook. Admission : Scholars bolongin* to the School admitted Free. All otber Adults and Children, Od each. Every Child proaent will receive a Gift from tho Tree. Musical. A UCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE, 1 QUEItN-STREKT. I havo this day disposed of the Auckland Mi'BIO WarRHOUSH (hitherto carrlod on under tho management ot Mr Arthur Eadj) to Messrs J. J. MILNER & CO., who alono have any Interest In tho bußlnoss from this dote. I huve very great pleasure In commending Mr Milner to tho Musical Publio who havo so libero'ly supported tho Warehouse. His long experionoe and Intimate acquilntanco with tho Colonial Trade afford a thorough guarantoo that all requirements of the business will bo fully .uppllod, and customers will reojlvo every attention. tar All outstanding accounts will be received by Mr Milner, at the Musio Warehouse. Any claim, arising out of the post businoes of the Warehouse, muat bo rendered at once to the Evj nino Star Office. 11. BRETT. Novembor 28,1880. \II7ITH reference to the above, Msssrs. J. J. MILNER & CO. bog respectfully to solicit tho patronage of the i.ublio. It Is their intention to spare no efforts to keep up the high position attained by the Auckland Music Warehouse. Their Mr Milnbr (late of the firm of Milner and Thompson, of Christchurch) has had upwards of ten years' experience in the Colonial Musio Trado; and with tne Instruments and Musio speolally selocted by him, they ar_ oonfldent that tho Musical Publio of Auckland will have at their disposal a Stock that for Completeness and Variety, will be unapproacbkd by that of any other similar Establishment In tho Colony. ta, Alllettora should In future be addrosscd J. J. Milner Se Co., Auckland Musio Warohouse. J. J. MILNER & CO., BOLE PROPRIETORS Oli" THK AUCKLAND MUSIC WARKHOUBE, Cornor of Queen-Btreet and Vuloan Lano, Auckland. urapery. T AS T F E"W WEEKS OF THK G C S R H A EEL A A E T P 1 DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP ON THK 318T DECEMBER. THE WHOLE STOCK MUST BE CLEARED I fIRKAT OACRIFICESI pRKiT OACBIFICIfS! tar During tho remainder of the Sale wo intend to SLAUGHTER the Balanco of tho STOCK at Prices UNPRECEDKNTEDLY LOW: and those who wish to make their Summer Purchase advantageously Bhould make it a point to INSPECT THE BARGAINS I & TECK, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, AND OUT FITTERS, ' 134, QUEBN-STKEET.



• To Let. j 1 i rjlO LET, Russell-street, Ponsonby, a X Hoase of six-rooms, nioe garden and every oonvenit-nce.—R. Home, Shortland-st. TO LET, tt Four-roomed Cottage, close to Hobson-street North.—J. Fin'.ey, shop corner of Chapel and West Queen streets. TO LET, a House of Five Rooms in Hardinge-street.—Apply to Mrs Thomas Craig, Qrahamo-Btreet. mO LET or Lease, in Park Road, a Six- JL roomed Housa on allotment 100 ft. by 100 ft.; woll and other conveniences,—Acply at Star Office mO LET, a four-room Cottage, in JL thorough repair; nice garden, eveiy con venience.—App'y T, Port, Plumber, Pompellier street, Ponsonby Road. p rt\o LET, a Six-roomed House, con- X voniently situated.—Apply to H. Parting ton, Houso and Land *gent, Stlchbury'S Buildings. TO LET, a House of live rooms, in good order; water laid on, well, Sec; only 10s per week.—Apply at Mr _. A. Stephenson's, Barnes's Cottages, Lighfiald-street, ivewton, oZLET or Lease, for a term, a Three roomed Cottage with Jacre of ground, cultivated; Bituated Richmond.—Apply Messrs Ashton and Sons, Insurance Buildings, or Edgar, Dyers. Wellesley-street Eost. ff\o LET, a comfortable '6-roomed I Dwehiog House, five minutes' walk from Ellerslle Station; halt acre land,—apply to Mrs Watt, on tho premises, or Mr W. AloKm, Shortland-Bt-eet. . "VTORTH SHORE.—To Lease tor one J_j year House of six rooms, beautifully situ ated on Beach Rood ; wash-house, and other conveniences, garden in full bearing. Rent, 20s per week.—B. Tanner, Estate Agent, &c, 71, Queen-street. TWT O R t n C O T E, TO LET, for a term, Mr Tunny's Residence, Stokes' Point; blx large rooroß, grounds beauti fully laid out, and delightful view. R. HORNE, Shortland-street. For Sale. I7IOH SALE (a rare chance for a poor . man, as it mußt be sold), 181 acres Choice Country Land, Bituated ia the Parish of Puke atua, County of Kdon, in the Orewo High way District, The property is nicely situated, commanding an extensive view. It fronts two main roads, and settlers' farms not far distant,, andadioiiiß Mr Scott's farm. The whole country around ia valuable property, and rising in value. Tho whole is cleared, and is nearly all level. The above ia offered at 7a M per acre.—Apply to Carbines and Lusher, Auctioneers, Queen streot. _ ILK FOR" SALE—wholesale 8d per gallon at Epsom.-Apply Star Offlco._ BT.OR SALE, or To Let, a First-rate " Business in Waikato. Stock atavoluo tion if required.—Apply to L. P. Nathan & Co. CHOK SALE (cheap), in High-street, a F Double Shop and Dwelling, built of stone, slato roof.—Apply to Mrs Harrison, Ponaonby, or to O. O. Fleming, High-street. li^Oß SALE or Lease, in Albett-street, a P Large Building, lately fitted up as a rostaurant, with largo cellar; would moke a good warehouse.—Apply to H. Partington, House and LandAgont, Stichbury's Buildings, Queen street; 17-OR SALE, iv Newton, near Faitburn's I. property, a very nice Houso of 5 rooms, workshop, lowl-nouso, tank, well, pump, good garden ; oil in flrst-cio-s order, and in good position. Only £210—D, F. Evans, Estate Agent, 71, Queen-Btreet. tpOR SALE, in Ponsonby, near main • road, New Verandah Cottage, four rooms, with ono or three allotments, fenced. Price, £200 orl-5255 respectively.—D. F. Evans, Estate Agent. j?i ka CASH, balance at 7i nor cent, two 3JIOV D W oiiing Houses ond Shop, in a prin cipal street, close to Queen-street. Allotment, 35 x 82. Prico, £525.—5. Vaile, Houso and Land Agent, Bhortlnnd-street. .PoTri—HOUSK containing four lorgo rooms £,AL\J and ecullory; Rood well, tank, &0., with freehold Allotment; conveniently Bituated, within live mlnutos'walk from Queen-street.— 8. Vallo, Houso and Land Agent, Shortland street; Colin—TWO Shops and Dwelling Houses, _o__OU w ith Freehold Allotments, situated noxt tho Terminus Hotel, Onehunga.-S. Vallo, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. * -Poo Neat CoUsgoof 4 rooms, fitted with »____ O cupboards. Oven, Stove, 2 Tanks ; also, new outhouse, 11 x 12, &c„ ond allotment 33 x :•:; 20 minutoa from Post Ufflce.—S. Vaile, House end Land Agent. Shortland-street. _?QSfI—SUBURB AN KKSlDENCKof7rooms, &VOV -with. Btablo and other out-buildings, togother with noarly 4 acres ot land, planted with fruit and ornamental trees; commands a good water view, and has facilities for sea bathing; about 1* miles fioni Post-office.—S. Vailo, House and Land Agent. Shortlind-street. n a ty pr— HOUSE of 5 looms, dairy, shed?, cis dj_( O t orDi tank, &c, together with nearly 3 acres of volcanic land, fenced, and in grasß, garden, &c—3. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortlaod-Btreot. , _£? 1 A to *I.<WJ LENT on Building Society o&.Ll/ principles, or or other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. See List of Properties for Sale on 4th page.—C. Williamson, Sstato Agent, Vulcan Lane.— Sevon per cent, allowed on money deposited for nvestmei"' ■ ■ ON SALE, Six Cases 'Frisco Best Hams and Bacon, bare nnd in cloth. Four cases Canterbury do.—Georgo Sibbin, Mart, Queen street. _ FO X SALE, ON LIBERAL TERMS, To Olosj a Partnership Account: Tho Clipper Pchooner 'A'.BATROSS,' 77 tons register; carries large cargo, light drought of weter Tho Fast-sailing Cutter 'FANNIF,'39tons; ballast floored over; carries 30,000 feet timber - HOUSIC, s'eafield View Road. 9 rooms HOUSK, Uppor Pitt-street, G rooms, largo allotment .... 82 acres LAND, Waiplpi. Waluku: I Allot ment 250 281 acres LAND, Waikato River. C. A. HARRIS. 7, South Britlah Insurance Buildings, December 6, 1830. Til O R BALE, CHOICE BUILDINGALLO'iMENTS BELaROvn Estate, Situated in EDEN TERRACE, SUBUBDS OF AUCKLAND. Plan ot Morley & White's. For particulars apply to {CHRISTOPHER B&ILEY, Mount Eden Road. "jm 0 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 ot alluvial land unsurpassed in quality, with over 1,000 tons fof very fine Flax, and abundance In the neighbourhood. Ihis property is nearly all fenced and subdivided, and in culti vation. Thero is a nice now house of 7 rooms, with large Bam, Garden, and Orchard. It is only 40 miles distant Irom Auckland, and has railway communication, with pood roads, along with water carriago for Produce to railway station.—Apply to George Fraser, or J. C. Anderson, _\o. 0, South British Insurance Buildings. , VILLA SITES, CAMPBELLVILLE, PONSONBY. Mr John C vmpbet.l has instructed the under-, signed to dispose of all bis Choice Villa Sites as above. These allotments, having a large frontage to Ponsonby and Shelly Beaoh Roads, Curron, Emmett, nnd Sorsflold streets, are unsurpassed for position, viow ot harbour, size, &o. The allotments are marked off on the ground. Price and terms on application. DIGNAN & ARMSTRONG, 4 and 5, Imperial Chambers, Vulcan Lane, 0 N SALE. 1 BOAT (Clinker Built), MAST, SAILS, and OARSJcomplete. Apply to J. CRAIG, FORT-STREET. rfi 0" a it 5 i V E, JL --B. ' Ockola/ 300 Tons VICTORIAN COMPANY BONE DUST. CLARK AND GANE, FORT-STREET, ITS' U L I-. BKU_a ER S, dAVK NOW LANDING, E x 'Famenoth' and 'Loch Boon, 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 CORNSACKS, GRINDSTONES, OIL STONES, &c„ &c„ &c. Agenta for J. Craig & Son's Celebrated Scotch- Whiskey. HULL BROTHERS, Auctioneers, Wine and Spirit Merchants, Queen-stroet . Kauri Gum.Stores, Breakwater Free and Bonded Stores. Albert-Direct. Boara ana Kesidenoe. BOARD and Residence, at Belle Vuc House. Emily Place, top of Shortland street, opposite St. Paul's Church; splendid viev, of harbour. Terms, moderate. OVER IN OR BROWiIE HUTHI HOBSON-STREET Board and Lodging 20sperweel inlngla room) —jag WOMEN'-. INSTITUTE JL AND BOARDING-HOUSE, IQUEEN-STRKET. Open daily from 10 a.m. till 9.30 p.m. i Dinner and Luncheon from 12 to 2 p.m. lei from 4 to 7 p.m. Boarding-house for Young Ladles who an occupied during the day. Terms on applicatioi to the Secretary. , .■ • . Working Parties and other Social Gathering are held during the week. . Governesß Agency and Lending Library i; ' connection with the Institute



Public Notices. «^s^a.S. 'WAITAKI' FOR ■3_-_____rs' TAURANGA. The S s. 'W Al r AKI' Will NOT leave until I o'clock p.m. TO-MOR ROW (Tuesday). Returning from Tauranga at 6 a.m. on WEDNESDAY. UNION STEAM SHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. -SttSb^ l?OR RUSSELL AND Jggjgg;!. NORTHERN PORTS. The s.B. 'GLENELG' Will leave Quean-street Wharf TO-MORROW (Tuesday), December 11, 1880 (in place of s.s. 'lona'), at 11a.m. A. McQREGOR, Manager. ___Sfew,G TEAM T0 THJB WADE *waflsSr AND PUHOI. The s.s. 'TAM O'SHA.NTER' To Wade I To Auckland: December— December— 11—Tuesday, Ip.m. 15-Wednesday, 7 a.m, 10—Thursday, 2 p.m. 17—Friday, 7 a.m. To Puhoi: To Auckland :- ■ 18—Saturday, 12 noon 20—Monday, 8 a.m, T AND ACT TRANSFER NOTICE. Notic3 ia hereby given that Timothy Hives, o£ thelCity ollßr.oklyn, County of Kings, State of Now York, Noith America, claiming as heir at-law of KichardHivkb. lateotMaungataroto, in the County of Marsden, Provincial District of Auckland, settler (deceased), intestate has applied to be registered as proprietor of allot ment 59, of the Parish of Waiau, in the County of Marsden, aforesaid, containing 72 acres, more or less, being tbe whole of the land included in Vol. 4,F01i0 18, of the Register Book, ond that he will be bo registered uaiesa caveat forbidding the same be lodged on or before the 12th day of JANUARY NEXT. Dated at the Land Trenßfer Office, Auckland, this Ist day of December, 18S0. THEO. KIS3LING, District Land Registrar. nnHE Largest and uneapest ot"cfc ot 1 DRAPERY and CLOTHING in New Zealand, aa well aa the Greatest Variety to choose from, is ot 3. Cosgrave and Co. _, Quee-i- Btreet. ABANGAHAPE DISTRICT BOARD. Notice is heroby gi ?en, that at a Meeting of the obovo Board held on the Bth it St., Thomas Barns, Esq., vacated the chair, and George D, Bevin, Esq, was elected Chairman for tho current year, THOMAS HAVES, 11th December, 1880. Clerk. AUCKLAND TURKISH BATHS COMPANY (UMITED). Tho Share List will Close on WHDNESDAY, December 18th. 1880. All persons desirous of taking ud shares should send in their applica tions to tho undersigned on or before that date. JOHN R. RANDERSON, Secretary pro tern. Auckland, December 10,1880. m H E X O H- I NO O K. THE undersigned requests all Accounts _gn.i_._t him to be sent to the shop on or beforo tbo 3lßt December. 1880; and all Accounts owing most be paid on or berore that date, or thoy will b. handed over to his solicitor for recovery. JAMES MoEWEN, Lower Albert-streot, WC. DENNES gives notice that all • Acoounta three months past due will bo sued for, and Machines taken away, unless paid at oncd.—DopOt, Queen-Btreet. Ie o t i v i_. Wm. PYE has removed to the New uildings on Queen-street Wharf—Railway Dining Rooms —and hopes to see his old customers back again, and also invites tho general public to give him a call. VTOTIC?. NOTICE. NOTICE. EXCBLSIOR! CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. Real Silver Rosebuds. Me GEORO-C COOK, Electro-plater, Papa kura, having now perfected his process for converting natural Plants into most beautiful Silver and Gold Ornaments, begs to inform his friends and-the public generally that he has just completed a large assortment of ttosobuds in Silver and Gold, in the shape ot Brooches, Earrings, Sea. Also, a lot of the most perfect Ferns over yet produced, highly suitable for Christmas Presents. Sco Opinions of the Press. To b3 had at Mr Greenshields', shortland Cres cent, and at Mr J. Jenkins's, Newmarket, ■jT/T OO N L IGHT TRIP. Postponement of Moonlight Trip to Willow Grove Gardens till WEDNESDAY EVENING, 15th December. Tickets 1/6. Boots Btirt at 8 o'clock sharp. C. M. BORTHWICK, A. Band. Secretary. TO THE INHABITANTS OF UPPER PARNhLL AND VICINITY. I hereby oertlfy that I have this day (Decam bor 3rd, 1880), disposed of the Gcnorai Grocery Business, carried on by me, at Manukau Road, Parooll, to Mr M. Marriott, late of H.M.C., whom I havo every confidence in recommend ing to my late customers and the public. A. Jooghin. With reference to the above I beg respectfully to solicit the patron-g_ of Mr Joughin's lao customers and of the publio of Parnoil. On my part no effort shall be spared to give satisfac tion, and I trust by diligent attention to the wants of my customers, ond keeping none but the host goods, to merit tbo patronage I ask. N.B.—Star and "Observer Agencies will be carried on as usual.—M. Marriott, Parnell, December 7,1880. 1 XV X PIECES OF WHITE CALICO LI O SHIRTING, soft and heavy, nearly '66 inches wide, Id per yard.—J. Cosgrove and Co. ORTER'S BOWLING SALOON.-A G hooded Match will be played for £5 a-side on Tuesday Evening, at 8 o'olock. ■VIEW TWEEDS AND COATINGS. Jost Op»ned Up," . 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 I A Large Variety of French and German Tweeds. New Tweeds and Coatings I Worsted Coatings in all Shades and Patterns. New Tweeds and Coatings I Superior Meltons, Beavers, and Venetians in all shades. New Tweeds and Coatings I West of England Superfine Black and Blue. NEW TWEEDS AND COATINGS I JUST OPENED OUT, AT 11. L. POSSENESKIE'S, Merchant Tailor & Habitmakek, Oppos the South British Insurance Buildings. dHORTLATI-STREIT, AUOKLAND. N.B.—A Large Variety iniFancy Veetlngs for winterlwear. Special Observance: All work warranted Hond.Made onV». t*Lf\lf\f\ YARDS DRESS ST OFF. OxjXJxJ U.-J.Coßgavo&Co. Qhristmas /christmas i qhristmas i PARTRIDGE AND WOOLLAMS Have received ex 'Fernglen' atd ' Wanganui Bplendld assorted shipment of Bilver Mounted Meerßohaum, Briar, and Clay Pipes, in handy cases. Bbonized Briars; Cigar and Cigarette Cases; Meerschaum and Amber Cigar and Cigarette Tubas, Pouchea, Matchboxes, Fussee Cases, Pipe Mounts, Walking Sticks, etc. Also to hand, ex Ingerburg. from New York a fresh supply of Old Judge Cigarettes and Tobacco. Allen's Richmond Straight Cut To bacco and Cigarettes. Blockwell's Durham Granulated Tobacco. Anderson's Solace Fine Out Chewing Tobacco, the Pure Loaf. Lorri lard's Tin Tru, Plug Chewing Tobacco. Vanity Fair, Excelsior, Lafermc, Cigarettes, &c, &o. i Having received a very large shipment ol I Cricketing Goads, we are seldng at greatly I Reduced Prices to clear them during the Season. KAA LADIES' PARASOLS at Is 9d. O" " —J. Cosgrave and Co. pOOTS! BOOTS: Wanted, my Customers and the Pulbio tc • know that I have Opened my New Shop with a well-assorted Stock ot Boots oad Shoes of every description, at prices to snit the times. Note the address: J. GREEN, Victoria-street, neai Nelson-street, Auckland. 1 r-f\r_f\S LADIES' ANI lU,V/L/V/ GIRLS' STRAW HATS New'and the Fashion), Is.—J. Cosgrave : ani Co TO STOREKEEPERS AND HOttSE HOLDERS. Those who once make purchases from thi ' Extensive and Varied Stock of EARTHENWARE, CHINA, AND GLASS WARE, Kept by the undersigned, will admit that Cus toni-house-street is the proper place to go to. EDWARD LEWIS. ' An Experienced Packer Engaged. m E A 1 T E A 1 TEA , My New Seasons Teas, at Is 81 per lb„ 2 per lb„ and 2s 61 per lb., aro o great success , Kverybody dissatisfied with their present sup : plies should certainly give them a trial. _ reduction of 2d per lb. on 121b. parcols. 8 F. WHITEHEAD, Tea Dealer and Tobacconist. a Viotorio-street. Tobacconist, Queen-street.



IPublio Notices. TU- O M I X A T I 0 N « FOR DRURY HANDICAP AND DRURY HURDLE RACE C.036 on 15th December, at Farmer's Hotel, Drury.atSp.m. G . GO DEIN, Hon. Sec. F\ II A L I. E N~G E. I hereby offer to back A.Brett to WALK T. Fernandez a Match. Distanco 5 miles/for £50. F. JONES, Whim. F\ II A~ L ~ L i N G~~ E. The Open Sailing-boat 'IMP' is open to Run the • HATTIE MAY' (late 'Ponsonby') for the sum of £_5 or £30. (Signed) A. WARBRICK. « rjA,TTIE MAY' V. 'IMP.' I hereby accept Mr Worbrlck's Challenge, but regret his want of courtesy in not answering the one I sent him. Terms, and a deposit of £20, to be mado at the Thistle Hotel THIS EVENING, at 8 o'clock, T. D. HALSTEAD. Owner of tho ' Hattia May.' Auckland, December 13,1880. PARTNERSHIP NOTICE. Mr Joseph Partington has this day withdrawn from the firm of Partington Bros., Millers. The business will in future be carried on by Messrs C. F. Partington and E. R. Partington, under the same name or style. Dated this Ist day of December, 1880. C. F. PARTINGTON. K. K. PARTINGTON, J. PARTINGTON. SUCCESS G )LD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). The Directors have this day made a call (the first), of 3d per Bhare, on the capital of the Com pany, due and payable to the Manager, at the office o£ tho Company, 5, N.Z. Insurance Build ings, Auokland, on or before WEDNESDAY, January 12 th, 1881. . JQHN Ri RANDaBSONi Manager. Auosland, December 10th, 1880. NTERTAINMENT, TO-MORROW (Tuesday Evening), in the Sir Henry Havelock Lodgo Room, Alexandra-Btreet, for a ' SICK MEMBER'S BENEFIT,1 Tho Publio ore Invited to Help a Good Cause. A good and full Programme of Songs. JDuetß, Glees, and Recitations. Selections by No. 3 Bond. Will begin at 8 p.m. sharp.—Tickets, Is, ot the door. A RTIL LE R V BAND. The MOONLIGHT TRIP of the above Band to WiUow Grove Garden is POSTPONED till WEDNESBAY. 15th December. two bands! two boats! two band 3! two boats i Plenty of Music. TICKETS :-'l_. 6d. C. M. BORTHWIOK, Secretary, A. RTI L L ER"y BAND OR A CHRISTMAS GIFT the most suitable is Rich Mottled Kauri Chert of Drawers; Toilet Chests of four drawers only _5s for cash. They become more beautiful, with keeping, will always work easy, and ore always valuable articles. - William Norrle, Cabinetmaker, top of Shortland-street. 1 f\r_ BIECESOF GREY CALICO, JLxJxJ the fine Mexican make, 3d per yard.—J. Cosgrave and Co. - : SELLING OFF BOuTS AND SHOES AT A DISCOUNT AND LOW REDUCTION. I am still obliged to let tbe public have the benefit of my Large Stook of Boots and Shoes at a Great Sacrifice. Como early ond secure for yourselves these Bargains. Best value ever known in 4 ucklond at the Shop of W. Johnston Victoria-street. aMJ LEATHER MERCHANTS, BOOT AND SHOE IMFORTEBS, AND OTHBRS. Tho nndersigned begs to inform the trade that he continues to ship all descriptions of Hoods in their lino, and, from his intimate knowledge of the Colonial and En.lisli markets, is in a position to offtr special advantages to Importers in their business relations with Eng land, not obtainable through any other channel. References: Bank New South Wales. J. W. HO ARE, WORCESTER PAHS', MALDEN, StIR«EY. HOMAS CAIN, CONFECTIONER, GREY-STREET, . Junction of QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. T.C. in returning thanks to his Customers, for past favours, who visited him in Karangahspe Road, solicits a continuance of the same at his store a* above. Ladies I Christmas is approach ing ond you cannot do better than patronise my delicious Sweets and Confectionery.—Note tho Address! RS LANGTRY.-Wanted [Every body to go on Monday next and see the greatest Beauty ot the age, at Mr. Victor Longuet's,Wellesley-3treet vVest.opposite United Service Botel. T> E MO V A L, J. Mackinlay. Sign and Ticket Writer, has removed from Darby-street to Elliot-Btreet, o few doors above Cousins and Atkin, Coach Builders. Writing done for the trade. -VTOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, Corner of WE_.i__3__--e and albert rkets LIBRARY AND READING-ROOM. The READING-P.OOM is comf ortablyf urnished, and is suplied with English, American, nnd Co'ioniol Papers; Napier, New Ply mouth, Wellington, Christehurch, and Dunedin Newspapers; "Home News, "Pu'jlio Opinion," "European Mail,' " Weekly Times;" Blustrated Journals, including the "Graphic," "niustroted London News," "Punch," Sec, Sec. MAGAZINES — Blackwood's, Harper's, MaoMillan's, "Eclectic" and "Nineteenth Century," 'Cornhlll." "All the Year Round," "Argosy,' "Saturday," etc., etc. REVIRWS-Tho "Quarterly," ' Edin burgh," " Princeton," etc., etc; Scientific American," "English Mechanic," &a, &c. Subscription^ 6d per Quarter. The LIBRARY contains upwards of 2.500 vols, in the various departments of Literature, New Works frequently added. Subscriptions 6d per Quarter. FILES kept of all the Leading Colonial and Local Newspapers. DRAUGHTS, CHESS, &c„ Tea and Coffee Provided. Boarding House Register, Employment Registe: YOU N G MEN Aro Invited to avail themselves of the advan tagos offered by the Aesociation. STR ANGERS WELCOMED, and allowed free use of thi Rooms on application to tho General Secretory tar Information gladly given at the Rooms. Open Daily from 8 till 10 p.m. THOMAS BUDDLE, Hon. Eesretar VS7E have this day Sold our Timbe: Business and Premises to the NEW ZEALANI TIMBER COMPANY (Limited), who wil continue tho Business as heretofore. AucKLAjNr, Ist December, 1880, CARLAW & CO. -M"EW ZEALAND TIMBEI COMPANY (Limited). CIUSTOM-HOUSK-3TRKET WEST Temporary Premises late Carlaw & Co. Tho abovo Company having Parchased th Business and Prem'scs of Messrs Carlaw & Co , ore now offering the Whole Stock at RE DUCED PRICES, to Effect a Clearance befon 3lst inst., and to Save Coat of Removal to _tm Promises Opposite Gas Works. --^Orders to be addressed to Mr John Carlaw I C. A. HARRIS, J unit., i Manager. J Auckland, December 10,1880. ! TTARKY TOHN SO N general dealer, ) Hobson-street, Auckland ' (Opposite Abbotts. Grocer). H J. begs to call the attention of the surround • ing inhabitants to his Large and Varied Stool of Drapory and Fancy Goods, Hardware, etc. Gr cat Bargains Under Cost Price. Come early. 3 Make your Purchases for Christmas. Lost and J-'ound. LOST, a Gold Brooch with stones, be tween Jermyn-street and tho Wharf.— Reward on delivery to H. and 3. Kohn, ewellers. Queen-street, L~OST, an English Setter Dog, white with liver spots ; called " Vogel;" had a ! collar on No. S9— Any person bringing the earns to Mr Davidson, Albert Hotel, will be rewarded 8 "|" OST, a Roan Chestnut Pony Mare, !' JLi white blaze and right ear halt off. £2 r reward will be paid on delivery, at tho Ex change Botel, Parnell -i f\S REWARD will be given to any JL Xs person who will give information to (5. Jones, of Wakefield street, who disfigured the ' paint at Messw. J. S, Morrin's.



Personal. WOULD Mr Scott, ot the Wainiea, call upon Mr Beaumont, Stab Office. AWARNING.-Those Boys who. yes terday, azatn Broke the Palings In Mr- Cranwell's Gardens, Parnell, entering ana stealing for the fifth or sixth time, are- warned that they Will certainly be prosecuted If they come again, also oome ot them for their stone- throwing; and tho parents must not think it hard, will any similarly annoyed call on Mr Cranwell. Meetings. | \x" ._& <& T ODGE MANUKAU, No. 586, S.C An Emergency Communication of the atoya Lodgo will be held on WEDNESDAY, 15th Decomber, at 7.30 p.m. Visiting Brethren in vited. By order of the 8.W.M.-A. ROBB. Secretary. __ VriCTORIA LUDG|E, 1.0. G.T. The usual Weekly Meeting will be held TO MOKROW (Tuesday) livening, 14th instant, instead cf Thursday, IB th icstant, in consequence of the Hall being required for St. Lukeis Ujriß. -mas Treo.-G. T. Keetloy, W.C.; H. H. Little- I wood, W.S. THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULD ING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED). _ Notice is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders of this Company wid bo hold at the Office of the Com pany, Mechanics' Bay, Auckland, on WEDNES DAY, the fifteenh day of December 1880, at twelve o'clock noon. , ;< '-,- Business: To authorise the Directors to raise money onDebentures, and to Issue Debenture on bohalf of the Company. Byordero£the_slreetor_^ AyMouTHf Secretary. Auckland, December 3,1880. ' Tenders. . noONTY OF WAITEMATA PUBLIC NOTICE. Tenders will be receiveduntil TUESDAY, the 21st inßt., for tho undermentioned works :— 1. Road Formation In Waitakerei West Dist rict 2. Delivery'of Scoria A sh on Waikomltt Road. 3. Ditching and Forming Road through Ste . wart's Flat on the Kaukapakapa and Helens vllle Road. Specifications can be seen at the Council Offloe, Bhortlond-Btreet, Auckland, or as under:, ■ No. I. At Mr Dilworth'?, Waitakerei, No. 2. At Mr W. B. Cantwoll's, Waiftomltl. No. 3. At Clark Staffs Hotel, Helensville. ( Tenders to bo addressed to tho Treasurer Woitemata County Conncil, Auckland. . t( , JOHN JAMES, . 7 • County Clerk. Waltemata Ccnnty Council Office, Auckland, December 9,1880. ■ TENDERS for the Erection of aTeacher's Dwelling at Pukekohe East will be received by the Education Board. Wyndham-street, Auckland, until noon on TUESDAY, 14th De cember noxt. , __ , ~ - Plans and specification at tho office of tbo Board, and on application to tho Chairman, District School Committee, Pukekohe East. TENDERS for tho Erection of a Schobl houso ot Monaawoi will be received by the Education Board, wjndham-street, AucK land. until noon of TUESDAY, 21st Decembe* Plans and specification at the office of tho Board, and on application to the Chairman, District School Committee, Mangawai. PONSONBY_ DIS TRI CT. ENGLAND-STREET CVLVERT. Tenders for above Contract will be received, _p to 4 p.m.. on WEDNESDAY, 15th inst., o« my Office. 71, Qaeen-Btreet, where Plans and Specifications may be seen. JOHN BOYLAN, C.E., Engineer to the Board. % STAIKOMITI AND WEST COAST VV ROAD. ;i i ( t POTTER'S HILL DEVIATION. >(r -j- Tenders for above Contract will be received up to noon on THURSDAY, 16th instant, at my jfflce, 74, Queen-street, where plans and specifi anions may be seen. BOyIiAN> CE , # Engineer. UCKLAND RAILWAY WORK. SHOPS. Written Offers will be received until noon of WEDNESDAY, December 15, for Scrap Iron, 10 tons Iron and Steel Turnings, 8 tons Wrought md 4 tons Cast Iron Scrap. Offer to include ;arting awoy within one week of acceptance. Etighest or any offer not necessarily accepted, A. V. MACDONALD, , District Manager. m 0 PAINTERS. Tenders aro requested for Painting at .Ohine nutu. Apply at my office. / |T i ,r. ; i . JAMES WRIGLEY. J M <7 Architect. J1 O B U I L D E R S. Tenders/will be received up to noon-,on 3 ATURU AY, tho 18th inßtant, for the Erection if Briok Shops In Hobson-street. Plons, &o, at our offices. KDW. MAHONEY & SON, Architects. -|1 p.'^l&Tpd T L D E R S. Tenders will be received up to noon on WONDAY, the 20th instant, for theEreotion Of a Warehouse in Lower Queen-street. I Plans, &c„ at our offices. ",1 EDW. MAHONEY & SON, : . , :■'. *rohlteotg,j. Auctions. TO-MORROW. >.;, ■.' PINEAPPLES I PINEAPPLES! Ex ' Pirate,' ftorn Barotonga. L. W. EATON WILL sell by auction, at Lis Mart, To-' morrow (Tuesday I, at 11 o'clock, 200 Dozen PINEAPPLES, ia lots to suit Purchasers. • < TO-MORROW, 11 O'CLOCK. Corner of Abercrombio and Wakefield streets. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, ORGAN, MDSICAL BOX, &c. E. ARTHUR' HAS received instructions to sell by auction, at the premises, corner of Aner jrorable ond Wakefield streets, To-morrow, at 11 o'clock a.m., HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE & EFFEOTS- Clocks, Lamps. Picture-, Earthenware. Large Cupboard, Kitchen Utensils Large Hand Organ, Musiool Box, Sec, Sec, i " T O-M O R R O W, AT 1.30 P.M. CLEARING-OUT SALE. BALANCE OF STOCK OF A GENERAL DEALER. AVithout Bescrve. R. ARTHUR H'v HAS received instructions to soil by auction, at his Mart, Queei-street (Fur niture Department), Tomorrow (rue-day), at 1 o'clock, Tho BAL4.NCK OF A STOCK OF FANCY GOODS—Toys, Stationery, Jewellery, F M. Tobies, Tea Trays, &0„ &0., &C. B. TONKS.J IK. C. CARE. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15. SPECIAL NOTICE. FARMS ATOPAHEKI. THE Sale of these takes place on Wed-* nosday, at our Mart, Queen street, at 13 o'clock. B. TONKS & CO. *3&|^&. B. TONKS.] CB. °- CABB« MONDAY, DECEMBER 20. 1 AUCKLAND~SUMMER RACE MEETING." B. TONKS & CO. < HAVE received instructions to sell by ouotlon, on Monday, at 12 o'clock, GRAND BT4ND BARS, BOOTHB, CARD?, FRUIT3TALLS, STABLES, See B. TONKS & CO. -p UAK AX A TOWNSHIP. Mr Tonks having personally inspected this property, will bo glad to give intending Pur chasers any information. B. TONKS & CO. CIOUNTRY CATTLE SALES. / ~ . : , ,-m Druby—Wednesday, December 15 PAPAKUKA-VWednesday, December 29 ALFRED BUCKLAND' [Continued on Fourth Page.]