encourage such an exhibition. Their col. lecting bags struck me as being most pecu liar, reminding one of a French coit'ee strainer, only made of velvet, with a turned handle about a foot long. Tho collector sends this bag up one pen and walks on to the next, and as I happened to be at the top of the latter I was surprised to see the gentleman in front whip round and stick this concern into my hand without any warning. It was heavy, but I passed it on. The congregation was composed chiefly of young ladica and young widow.", who ap peared, 1 need hardly say, to bo moat devout. The services at this church, from the placards posted at the entrance, appear to be always on tap. They commence with Holy Eucharist at G. 30 a.m. and another at Sa.m., Matins, &c, at 10, and so on, the last service at 8 p.m., so I presume they have relays of clergymeD, <&c, to carry on the iluties. A GODSEND TO WELLINGTON. Another capital invention, which will be useful to householders in our windy country is a chimney pot for preventing down drafts. I have sent you copies of this also, so that auyonc who wishes can obtain freedom from smoky chimneys. They can be made in either zinc or pot.—RAMBLBR,

A Scene With Royalty.

New York, December 17.

The "World's" London dispatch says: It was stated iv town last night that there was a painful scene bctwecu the Queen and Mr Gladstone at Windsor over the Irish queatiou. Uer Majesty urged the Premier very decidedly to resort at 01103 to force and crush the disorder in Ireland. The I iberals, who circulate the story, ascribe the Queen's interference to tho personal inllueuce of Lord Ueaconsucld, in whom she has un doubted faith.

Arms for Ireland Captured.

Bangok, Walks, December 7th,

Three large cases ot rifles aud Bayonets which arrived at Penmain Manor, by train, consigned to straugers has been tie taiued pending instruction from the home ollice. The discovery caused great excite ment. It is supposed the cases were to be token to Irelaud by oue of the trading steamers. The accumulation of arms in the country is regarded with nmch apprehension. One house here supplies 240 revolvers weekly to different parts of the country.

Wrapped in Flames.

fERKIBLE DEATH OF FiVK FtREMKN IN a Burning Puiuhno. Cincinnati, December 11.

A fire in J. P. Gray's bucket corner factory ofNew andCulvert]jtreets, occurred to-night. l«'ive persons were burned lo death. From the dry-house the flames quickly laid hold of the main building, commencing on the, ground floor. The nearest five company to the buildiug was No 4. This company was first on the ground and the first to enter the second story of the building. Their object was to fight the fire raging on the ground floor by sendiug streams down the chute and down the stairways, so as to arrest its pro gress to the three upper stories, which wero as yet intact. In the room were Chief Bun ker, Assistant Marshal Shildmeyer, Acting Captain Higginson of No. 4. All of the above came out alive. There were also Thomas Cooling, a son of Captain Cool ing of No. 4, William Kelly and David Love, regular pipemeu, and Edward Parker, a runner of N 0.4. and An drew Barrett, pipeman of N 0.6, all five of whom were brought out dead. They were standing around the chute sending a stream down, when suddenly as if a shot from a cannon, scorching air and blinding smoke mingled with flame burst suddenly through the chute. All five of the victims were (lead when their bodies were obtained three hour* later. Four of the bodies were taken to the undertaker's near by, aud one, that of Andrew Barrett, was taken to his family home. All except Thomas Cooling were married He wa3 the youngest, and only about 25 years old. The other four were nearly tho same age, about 35, and all leave wives and children. John P Gay loses on buildings and stock about £25,000. The bodies of the dead were not greatly disfigured except ou their faces and hands. The hair was burned from the head of every victim.

Boasted in Molten Lead.

The St, Louis " Chronicle " says the ex tensive establishment of the St. Louis Smelting and Kefining Company, situated at Cheltenham, was destroyed by fire last night, and one of tho employes, named John Williams, perished by tho most horrible death imaginable, being caught in a stream of molten metal and literally burned by inches. The fire was caused by a bursting of a cupola of one of the turnaces in which about twenty-iive tons of lead or bullion was being smelted for refining. The par ticulars of the night's tragedy, as related to a " Chronicle " reporter, were to the last degree horrible. At the time the explosion occurred John Williams, the engineer, was standing at the door of the engine-room. On seeing the serious nature of the disaster, and looking about enough to satisfy him self that the buildings were likely to burn, he naturally thought of his own affairs, and started to get his coat and dinner-bucket, which hung on a post in the engine-room. By this time the molten lead, which was running over the ground in every direction, had reached this part of the building, and a narrow^stream had made its way directly across the path between Williams and the place whese his coat was hanging. As he went forward he gave a little leap, expec ting io clear the stream, but tripped Jover a •wire which was stretched "along. Falling, he dropped partly into the hissing pool, that had begun to widen and spread out, just at this point. Two men who happened to be near saw the engineer's distress, and started to pull him out of the puddle in which he ■was floundering. He, however, succeeded hi picking himself up without giving the metal a chance to burn him seriously. It i 3 said he even went and got his coat and was returning to cross the leaden floor at a narrow point, when a second interruption came along from a different direc tion and caughtihim. This time it was almost impossible for him to escape. The two men tried to reach him, but the consuming mass by this time was covering the whole floor almost, or running in small channels in every direction, so that the men could not tret near the struggling engineer, whose limbs were literally shrivelling while he yet lived wasand strovetocross the pitiless pool that momentarily devouring him. He was seen to fall, and all efforts to rescue him hav ing tailed, the building burned overand about him aud the ruins fell upon him.

Mr C. Goodall oh New Zealand. Mr Charles Goodall, who visited New Zealand in July last, delivered a lecture on hia journey to the Antipodes in the Albert Hall, Leeds, on November 3rd, in connec tion with the Mechanics' Institution. We extract the following most interesting por tion of the lecture :-Having journeyed by packet to Sydney, he visited Newcastle, Martland, and other towns in the district, returning to Sydney on his way to New Zealand, where he arrived on July 21st. He remained in Auckland for two days, and then took his place on the steamship Arawata for an all-round trip. The packet called at Wellington—the capital of New Zealand— L>ttelton, anc! other towne. Near to Christchurch he visited some large woollen works, and found them in excellent order, as well as those at Mosgill, near Dunedin, which give evidence of sound prosperity, and arc mostly worked by Leeds men. There were great complaints'of the dulness of trade and want of employ, ment, but the latter aross from the cupidity of emigration agents, who repreicnted at home the chances of success as being much creator than they were, and hence they induced the wrong people to emigrate. New Zealand wanted men with a little capital to develop its great resources. Its climate was unequalled, and it abounded with all the elements needful to make a great nation. New Zealand was over governed, and there was p. feeling that if the present Government was abolished and it became a Crown colony, with a Governor and four or six Deputies appointed by the people, the needs of the colony would ba better met. Aa it was there were 134 mem bers of the Legislative Council and House of .Representatives, each of whom had hia pri vate interest to promote, and who received £157 103 each session for expenses. A recent reportshowed thatoneiuevery 13of the popu lation was in Government employment. It could not be wondered that a financial crisis snould be fe't, aud that taxation should increase so as to be aimost unbearable. On the other hand, it should be borne in mind that there was a large railway system, and a people, perhaps, for their number, the l ichest in the world. Their exports had rncreaaed by £2,000,000 during the past year. They had a large quantity of land which, when things were more settled, would command good prices, and enable them with prudence and care to meet the large responsibility which a debt of thirty millions must entail on so small a people. All improvements and railway works should be stopped, efficient men sent to the Council, and in a few years he ventured to predict New Zealand would be the Great Britain of the South, her landß wonld smile with prosperity, her rivers would be filled with ships trading with every nation, her people increasing in numbers, and the period through which she was now passing would be one of the waymarks in her

locomotives ou the railways, the iron mongery aud edgo tools, and, with slight exception.?, the whole of tho agricultural machinery, were of American manufacture, to tho cxclu3iou of the English. This fact should be noticed by all interested iv the iron trade, for he was assured that ore long English goods would bo shut out unless made in accordance with tho requirements of the colony. The educational advantages offered were equaltoany of the othercolonies. An Englishman who travelled did uot feel less of an Englishman, but he teH that there were places and people who were playing an important part in the world's history, aud that if England did not march forward and keep her place in the van, other English speaking people would ontstep her, and she would be not first, but second iv the world'B esteem. England needed to educate her people to avail themselves of every improve ment, and to march with the banner of im provement before them. Thou would tho future of England be grand and glorious as it had hitherto been ; she would, if her sons were true, be as great, grand, and clorious in the futuro as in tho past, and she would lead nations and people to conquer the world and elevate mankind. On the motion of tho l.ov. Wm. lieaton, seconded by Mi ll. 15. Legg, thanks were cordially voted to Mr Goodall for his lecture.

THE MELBOURNE REGATTA.

The Port Phillip Yacht Club Regatta, which took place at Melbourne) to-day, possessed more than an ordinary amount of interest for New Zealauders generally, and Aucklanders in particular. Previous sailing contests there have excited but little atten tion in New Zealand, but on the present occiusion this colony is specially represented iv the most important race. The yacht Taniwha was built by Niccol, of the North Shove, for the purpose of competing iv tho champion challenge ruce for yachts over 15 tons. Her cost was defrayed by sevoral Auckland citizens, who subscribed the necessary £1500. The Tauiwha left Auck land about live weeks ago, under the com mand of Captain Press, and made the run to Melbourno iv nineteen days. She competed at the Corio ISay Kei'atta last Monday, and was beaten by the" lion. \V. Clarke's Victorian yacht Janet. This vessel was looked upon as the Taniwha's most dangerous opponent in the race. She was built iv Victoria, on the best model thnt could be obtained, aud sho cost her owner £(>OOO, No expenso waa spared to make her as fast in tho water as she could possibly be made. The Janet is a45 ton boat, while the Taniwha only registers 38 tons. Tho Enchantress, a97 ton yacht belonging to Adelaide, wan one of the favourites for the race, but the other competitors being much smaller, would havo a very considerable time allowance. There were seven or eight entries for ttic race. The iirat prize was £200, second prize, £100, aud third prize, £50. 'Ihe coiuae which lay inside Hobaon's Hay was about 45 miles, and the Taniwha would therefore meet tho Jauet on much fairer terms than at Corio Bay.

THE YACHT RACE.

[UY CABLE.]

(Special Telegram to "Star.")

(From Ouk Own CourespondklST.)

WILLIAMSTOWN, 2 P.M,

The Start.

Tho weather to-day is splendid, with a light easterly wind, which is freshening. "fhe yachts got away to a splendid start. Iv passing the light-ship the Edith was first, followed by tho Janet and May Julen. The Auckland yacht, Taniwha, being close up, and in a good position. May Holland,.the well-known waterman of Sandridge, sails the Taniwha. SECOND MESSAGE. 3.2G p.m. The following was the result of the first time round the course : Janet 2 hr. 50 mm. Secret 2 hr. 55 mm. Edith 2 hr. 55 mm. 15 sec. Taniwha ... 2 hr. 57 miv, The Zephyr and May Queen followed The breeze is freshening.

The result of the race will probably not be received uritil late this evening, but on reseipt of the news wo shaU issue an extra.

LATEST MINING NEWS.

(From our own Correspondent.)

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. Waiotaui Ckeek. —This district has pre sented quite an animated aspect of late, owing to the large amount of mining work being carried on apart from the ground in the hands of the various com panies. There urea large number of private claims at work, and numerous parties of men areprospecting the creek.

NEW RUSH.

A small rush has taken place towards a piece of previously unoccupied ground situated in the vicinity of the old Austra lasian battery site, close to the county road. A party fossicking about discovered gold in a small leader running nearly doe north aud south on the footwall side of the large lode which skirts along the range. ihe men who made the discovery, immediately peested off a claim, including, as they thought, the leader in which gold had been seen, but another party who were working in the neighbourhood noticed that the line of pecs did not come within 30 feet or the leader, and without loss of time pegged off three men's ground, to which they have civen the name " Ketire " takin" in the fore-mentioned leader as well as «. portion ot the large lode. They are now engaged in driving in trom the country road upon the leader, which is about two inches thick, and comprised some nice looking quartz. As yet the face of the hill has just only been cut down, preparatory to pushing forward a drive into the spur, but they have secured several nice pioces of cold-bearing stone, and as the drive reaches more solid country there is every probability of something better being obtained. The distance to the large lode is only about 30 feet, and whether the shot of sold will carry it will take time to prove. The first party have named their claim the Advance, and have commenced to advance ' a drive upon another small leader within their boundary, tren'hg in the same direction as the other cue.

PRESBYTERIAN TO MRS. STOREY.

ON Tuesday evening last a very interesting meeting was held in the Presbyterian Church at this place. Mr Leo (the pre centor) had by circular invited several friends, and it was generally understood tbat all were welcome. The choir was re inforced by Mr Kolleston (choir master), and Mrs Cubitt (leading alto) of the Epis copalian choir. The Key. Mr Mackintosh announced that the audience were invited in order to listen to|a preliminary practice of the Service of Songentitled "The Holy War," at the same time bespeaking the indulgence of the audience on account of its being a first practice. It was quite superfluous on the part of the rev. gentleman to apologise at all, for the choir performed their part remarkably well. Mr Leo hna them well in hand, and he was most ably seconded by Miss Taylor at the organ. Mr Lee, how ever, is not quite satisfied, but says "the choir both can, and shall do better yet." The Rev. Mr Mackintosh recited the prose portion of the service in a very impressive manner, and the way in which the choir responded to the slightest movement or ges ture of the conductor proved how they had profited by their previous drillings. At the conclusion of the entertainment the real object of the meeting became apparent—to do honour in as public a manner as possible to their late organist. The choir had purchased a very nandaome pair of lustres, and they thought that Mrs Storey, while she was Miss Wilson, had rendered such cheerful and valuable ser vices to the public as organist to the Pres byterian Church, they were deserving of public recognition. Mr Mackintosh made the presentation in his usual happy style, accompanying his remarks with expres sions that possessed the rare .merit of being, not only complimentary, but ture. It is a very pleasant duty to report such meetings as these. I like to see these kindly feelings exhibited, and I am glad to note that in the Whangarei Presby terian choir these feelings exist in no ordinary degree. Mrs Storey has a most able and efficient successor in Miss Taylor. —(Correspondent.) '

WELLINGTON NEWS.

(UYJTELEfIEAriI, OWN COKBKSPONDENT.)

WELLINGTON, this day. FURTHER CIVIL. SERVICE RE-

DUOTIONS,

It is understood that the Government con template further reductions and amalgama tions in the Civil Service, and have instru cted Mr Seed, secretary of Customs, and Mr Balkin, of the Treasury, to report iv what directions such reductions and amalgama tions can be most satisfactorily effected. BKYCE'S KKSIGNATIUN NOT ACCEPi'ED. Mr l!ryco'B resignation has uot yet been accepted, but probably will be next week, meanwhile ho remains in charge of the De partment, aud Mr Rolleston then relieves him,

SENTENCE ON OAMARU RIOTERS.

OAMAUU, this day. Thomas O'Driscoll, Jeremiah Towcis, Patrick O'llea, Patrick O'Connoll, John Derby, and Maurice Moaahan, who were convicted at the District Court about ten months ago of rioting on Hox ing Day, appeared before Judge Ward to day for sentence, Mr Stout, counsel |for the defence, called a number of witnesses to character, including Messrs Wakeiield and Turnbull, M.11.U. Tho Judge said lie would tako iuto consideration the long timo that had elapsed since tho trial, and the fact that an Orange procession haw since been held without molostion, O'Driscoll having promoted disturbance by his letters was lined £100. The others wcro required to enter into their own recognizances to appear for sentence when culled on. 11 is Honor's concluding exordium was : 'One word before you go. Sin no more, lest v worso thing will come to you."

THE UNITED SOCIETIES' DEMONSTRATION.

A meeting of delegates in couuection with tho nbovc was held last evening iv the Young Men's Ilooma at 8 o'clock, Mr 11. G. Dorringtou in the chair. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and con firmed by tho secretary (Mr Thomas Hake well). The chief topic of discuHsion was the date of holding the demonstration, It had been decided by nearly all tho dclogates present at n previous meeting to hold it on the 17th March. This date appears to have given dissatisfaction to n few Societies, and they therefore sent word last night that uuloss another day were appointed they would withdraw from taking part, alleging as a reason for their action in tho matter that Kt. Patrick's Day was not a public holiday. During tho discussion it was alloged that the real reason was one of an entirely different character. It was regretted that such a dissidonce of feeling existed on the subject, aa Friendly Societies are com. posed of men of all nationalities and creeds. Tho resolution eventually come .to was that the original day appointed, viz., tho 17th March, \be adhered to ;' s that all necessary exertions be made to get it proclaimed a public instead of a partial holiday, and that tho sympathy of the puDlio be cnliatcd to make it a success. The reports of tho Pro cession and Sports Committees were then read, and, after a few sunlit alterations, adopted. Further timo was granted to the ball committee to bring up their report. The demonstration will tako the form it did last year, viz., a procession to the Domain headed by bauds, sports in the cricket giound, aud a concert and ball in the Choral Hall at night. The proceeds, as last time, after defraying expeuscs to be delivered to the dilfereut charities. Xuo Secretary was instructed to send circu lars to the merchants and business people generally, soliciting trophies or contribu tions towards the sports. Messrs W, G. Connolly, H. G. jUorrington, and the Secictaiy, were appointed a committee to obtain signatures towards gettiug the 17th of March proclaimed a public holiday. Tho meetiiig then adjourned till Friday, January 23th.

MEETING OF CREDITORS OF MARTIN SWALLOW.

Tub third, mooting of oroditors in this estate won held yestorday in tho Trustoes' Chambers, Supremo Court. Mr Thos. MaclT»rlano presided- Tho examination was mado by Mr Thoo. Cooper. —Mr 0. Wilson was examined on oath.—Mr Cooper: What woro you ongagod for by Mr Swallow ?-I was musical companion to tho Pro fessor. -Mr Coopor: What woro you to recolyo (or your companionship?-Mr Wilson: My board, lodging, clothing, and muatol tuition.— Mr Coopor: had Mr Swallow any other aorvant but yourself t-llr Wilson: Yea, n man Borvant. —Mr Coopor; On what torma was ho employed —Ho got 15s uor weok, board and lodging.—Mr Coopor: was this man-3orvant gotting musical tuition also (-Witness: Oh, no.—Mr Coopor: What kind of clothes had you when you on gaitocl with Mr Swallow ?-Witness: fcuitablo for my station in lifo.-Mr U.: Did Mr Swallow approvo ot your clothing whon you onßugod with him i—Witness: Ho did not. and told mo that I must bo bettor dressed for his service— Mr C.: What did ha then do to you 1- Witness : Ho too* mo to Poswneskie, tho fashion able tailor, and ordered mo a completo Buit.-Mr C.: What clothes did you got upon that occasion ?-Wltness: A suit at £7 103, B»me stylo as the Professors own, also a black dress waistcoat and trousers to matrh, and a closefitting collar to lit my nock.—MrlC. : Did this all transpire when you joined Mr Swallows service (and what oamo to ihat line clothing (-Witness: At tho requost of Mr Swallow, I destroyed, or rather Rave away tho most of tho clothes.—Mr C.: Had you »ny idea of Mr Swallow's financial po-ition when you ongsged with him?— Witness: Nono at all. Ho told mo he was in a good position, and countod up to mo on the Wynyard Pier, that including all returns, he had about £700 to live on, and I accepted hiß account mid knew nothing of big atfalra.-Mr C. : Row did ho reckon up that £700 i-WitoeSS: Mrs Clayton used to gi»o him £130 por year; Mrs Coates, £10; St. Paul's Church, £100; tho Remuera Association. £52 10s; and tho ba'anco was maae up from private pupils and other source— Mr (J.: Did ho live extravagantly when you were with him?—Witoess: No; but he lived well in eating and drinking.—Mr C.: What became of hi 3 jewellory, viz., a gold watch and chain, a diamond ring, gold scarf pin, andsilvor snuff-box?— Witness : It was in pawn for a long time was tho'e whon I went, and whon I left ho told me 80. The jewellery was injpawn|when I got the clothes from Mr Posseneskle.-MrC.: Had ho no books on his shelves?— Witness: About 25 volumes.-Mr C: Where was tho jewellery pawned?-Witness iln Mr Nou megen's.-Mr C.: Do you say ho had no watch ; what about keeping time to meet his pupils ?-< Witness: He generally borrowed his servants watch. He tol.l me that from the time he camo to tho colony ha was hardup.—Mr O. What were your duties aa oompaoion ? -Witness: My duties woro to sit and talk to the Professor and occasionally get lessons from him.—Mr C. Why did you res'ga hi) Bervlco?-WitnOHß: Partially on account of sotno proposals mado by him to rao which I would not Bubniit, to.—From ono of the creditors: What was the nature of those proposal"!— Witness : This is a 'Question I cannot reply to ; they wero Bufllcient to raako mo leave his house. At this stage of the onqnlry, the trnstoo placed before the meeting the following, which read thus :-A statement mado by the debtor. Mr Swallow, concerning the unexplained £80 which appeared in hia expenditure list when fliol in Court:— £ a 1 quarter's wages to my valot .. .. 10 0 0 1 guitar - •• •• oUU Thelaundrcss 13 j} J} Fashionable shoes (Parisian) .. .. GlO 0 Umbrella 1 10 0 3 hats, at lGs Gd each 2 9 6 Kid Gloves 3 0 0 Strings for harp and guitar .. .. 10 0 Silk stockings 1 j> 0 Tiolet vinegar and porfumes .. .. 5 0 0 To my gardlner 3 0 0 Music stool 1 0 0 A picture of Riaet's famous bridge .. 210 0 Tobacco and cigarette papers .. .. ClO 0 Scarfs 2 0 0 Second-hand crockery 10 0 Total, £60 10 0 Ono of tbo creditors asked if Mr PossoDCsklo could not get back somo of the clothes? Mr Wilson said he could not see any chance of producing those garments, but said that ho would never need them himself, and would not be sosn in town with them.oo. Mr Macffirlano has retained tho evidence of Mr G. Wilson, which will no doubt enable him to unravol the difficult citds of this remarkable ostato.

THE MYSTERY OF LORD BRACKENBURY:

CHAPTER, XXXV. TOEHEER BARON SHOWS FRAUJiKIN WINI

FRED THE SIGHTS OF MUNICH,

Given sincerity and straightforwardness on both sides, few things in life are easier, or pleasanter, tnan the making of new friend ships. Happily there is a freemasonry of simplicity as well as roguery; and honest folk, like thieves have an instinct of mutual recognition. It is when " things are not what they soem ;" when there is pretence of any kind—pretence of wealth, or position, or cleverness, or devoutness—that honesty finds itself at fault. Then, instead of a tree and cordial interchange of thought, there come polite platitudes, and constraint and mutual weariness. But there was no pre touce about the Kreutzmann family. They were good simple souls; homely, kindly frugal, honest as the day. By the time Winifred Savage had spent twenty-four hours under their roof, she was as much at home as if she had lived there all her life. They began by making her, as it were, tree of all that was theirs. The pastor took her into his study that first morning, after breakfast; showed her his books, and invited her to borrow them when 3he pleased ; a privilege of which she was not likely to take imicli advantage, seeing that they were mainly works of German theology and philosophy, with a sprinkling of Greek and Latin classics.

(Cmitwncd on fourth page i MIUH luu «i Ulliu v ouunwu, b> rani

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, JANUARY 15.



Wanted.. WANTED KNOWN—Tho Grand New Year Advertisement of Toys, Pra pory Boots, &c, &c, will bo found in tho 2nd column, 4th pago.—W. H. Dampier. VS7 ANTED] Top Sawyer. — Apply V T Powell's Dining Room, Queen-atreet. ANTED, a smart Errand Boy.— S. MoKaig. Queen-Btrcet. ANTED, a Female Servant.—Apply to Mlbs Koesicg. Kmlly Place. _ ANTED, a Good General Servant.— Apply Mra Newman, Romocra. Xn'TKD, a Smart Boy.—Apply VV. W. Fenton, Hat Factory, Queen street. ANTED, a Hoy to Milk, &c—Apply to Titos. Edwards, Mount Albert. ANTED. Two Compositors for tbo country.-Apply to H. Barton, Stah office. ______ \\~ r ANTED, a General Servant; must bo VV a Rood plain cook. References required. —For address, apply to Mrs Walker, Grocer, Karangahaiio Road. ANTED, an experienced V lessmun.— Apply L. Hemus, Excelsior Factory, Upper Quoun street. ANTED KNOWN, 21C0yds of Grena dine, I Jci tho yd, or 3J by the piece. Ba in tinio ladies.—W. 11. Dampler. ANTED, a good-size Shop in Queen nlreet; rent niust bo inodorute.—W. H. Damplcr. \\T ANTED, ft Smart Kespectable lioy, V T must bo ablo te read and write.—Union Sash and Uoor Co., Mechanics' Bay. . WANTED, a respectable Servant Girl übout 15.-Mrs Jmnoß, Owon'a Roud Kpfiorn, near Junction Hotel. WANTED, a good Carpenter.—Apply to J. Flnloy, cornor of West Quoon and Chapol-stroot. W~ ANTED, a Strong Jioy tor the Black- Rinlthlng trade-Apply K. ScoUcr, North Shoro. WANTED, an intelligent Youth a.s Errand Boy.-M. Uurcliio, shorlland strojt. — WAN TED, n competent and respectable Genoral Sorvant.-Apply Mrs Mocatta, Hobson ltoitd. Remnera. __ \\/"AtMTED, a Young Man to make V* hlnißolf Rcuorally usotul.—Apply, Bam Kvltißon, Wdon Vino Hotel. WANTED, v Htrone Girl to do house work and mind childron.-Apply Fruit and Provision Store, Vlcioria-stroot, cornor or A lbort-stroot. __ ________ WANTED, a Lad to Deliver Parcels.— Apply to Garllck and Cranwell. City Hall Arcade. _ , , \\7 ANTED, thorough-good Housemaid ; V t nono other need apply; good rcferoiices Indispousablo. -Apnly^rJlo^oj.jMbort^atroot. \XT ANTED to Buy, a Small Latho with VV elldorobt; mustbochoap.-Apply "H. 0.," Btah Oflloo. WANTED, Small Stable and Coach House, within throo minutog of Choral Hiill.-AdareßsjMf.M.,"_3rAUj)fllco. \&7ANTED, Two or Three FGmalo V T Drawing Ilauila; also, Two Stout Luds. —Apply Brush __otory. T. J. Harbutt, Viotorla strooU , WANTED, 2 First-class Housemaids, must bo able to wait at table: un oxcoptlonablo references required.- Apply Albert Hotel between 7 and 8 oclock thin evening. WANTED, Situation as Housekeeper, by a mlddlo-agod lady with high testi monials. Uood cook, musician, and needle woman.—"Beta," Stah Ollioe. ANTED, a strong Youth aa an Approntloo to Baskot Making -Apply to H. HoFtun, Baalcetmakor, junction Quoon and Uroy utroots. . ANTED, for an hotel in the Waikatn, a General Sorvant, »Ibo a good Fonnilo Cook.—Apply Jonea, Tobacoonist, Queon-Btreot, at 10 o'clock Monday morniuif. . \»7 Lad about 10 years of ago VV ablo to milk cows, for Dargavlllo, Northorn Wairoa. Wages, 153 n-week. with board and loaning.—A.pplyattho^TAU_Olnoe._ WANTED, foFthc Lake a Good Servant; must bo ablo to cook and wasb.-Mr_ Hoborton. Cotelo, Upper Hymonda - btieot, opposite resorvolr. WANTED, a Partuer, with equal capi ta., to join tho advortlaor in ono oftho boat paying biisineesoa In tho city.—Apply BOX '^Y.Z.," Poat Omce. _____ I*7ANTED, an Engagement na Gover- YY ness to children under 12; thorough English: noobjeotion toboya.—Address H.U., di'AK OlUce. WANTED, a Man to look after an Englnoandto Cloan Casks; ono used to a Brewery preferred. -Apply Hancock and Co., Captain Cook Browory, Newmarket. i~X7ANtKD, tUo JUadioa to Know that VV thor can havo thtir old Jewollory ro pilred and re-gilt or pl»tod equal to new, at Sinu'letoti'a, Kloctro-Dlator. Victoria stroit. \J_r ANTED, an active jouur Man, with W fiomo oxporlonco In tho HeUill Grocery Humw-ss, to take ordors and dollvor goods in tho counfy. References reqnirort.-APP ytol. H. Hall & Co., HiKh-etroot, or John Hull, Ota hnhu. WANTED, to Purchase Building Allot ment, fow mlnutos' walk from Queen- Btroot.—Apply by letter, stating terms to Nomo Stah Ofllce. \\r ANTED, Ladies to Buy White Net, VV rondy for quiltintt, prloo, from Cd per dozen yards; niltablo for Ball dress, &C.-J. Greon, Victoria-street. ___ VI7ANTED, a Smart Man to make him- W aolf gonerally useful, for an hotol. Bay of Wands; to proceed by lona on Monday.- Apply, botwoon 10 and 12 o'clock, to J. Mason, Paruoll Nuraories. ANTED, hy a Young Mnmvith small capital, to join in aomo bOßiness whoro hia services would bo roquirod.—Apply W.D., Stab Ofllco. WANTED, Boy, about 16, to make himself useful on sheep and cattlo sta tion. Must bo ablo to rido, drlvo team. &c.— Apply at Mr Newman's, Insurance Building?, 10 a.m. WANTED, a First-class Saleswoman for tho Showroom; ono with aomo knowledge of millinery required. - Apply by lottcr with references to " _.Z. Star Olllco. ANTED, the Public to inspect Single ton's new Stook of Gilt and Elects plated good". •yictorla-atreet. ANYEETto Sell, a Shop Front; size, Bft. xßft. G'n.-Apply toOeorgo Stallard, Grocer, Ponsonby. ANTED, urdera far Trousers to measure, 13s 6d; Trousers and Vo-t. 25<i; Suit. 653. Marvellous value at Phillips s j Mart, 170. Queen-street. ANTED KNOWN, that you can Dresa well for a Bmall weekly paymint by going to Mnnro and Milllgan. roe advertise ment on front page. VSrANTED KNOWN-For Sale, a VV Blacksmith'a business in tho Country.— Apply to J. Wilson and Co., Breakwater Road, Auckland. XXT ANTED, to Sell Complete New fr'ct VV of Law Reports for 1879: quite now. Price, £10.—Apply " A.R.," Meßsra W hitaker & Russell's ofllc^ \I7ANTED, Parents and Guardians to »» know that there are Vacancies for three Apprentices to tho Droaa and Habit Making; a thorough knowledge of cutting and fitting taught from commencement of appron tlceßhip by a competent instructress.—Apply to Mra Atkinson, Adams' Buildings, Upper Queen atreet. WANTED, Strangers and Travellers viaitlng Auckland will find the largest outfitting stock in tho Colony to seloct from at thO NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. ThOU sands of Customers testify to tho superior quality and ntting of the jzarmenta mado by them. Auckland branch: Queon-atreot (oppo site Theatre Royal), and at Albert-street, Thamea. A N X E D. Mkn'b Sdmmkb Merino DnAWKRa. If such is your case, call at onco and procuro them. Price, 2a per pair, or threo pairs for Ss 3d.—j. Green, 44, Victoria-street. TJTT ANTED KN O W N. The Auckland Tlmbor Company havo on hand aevoral Job Lota of Building Matorlnls, which will bo sold an Great Bargains, to mako room. Also, all descriptions of Timber, Doors, Sashes, Mnuldlngs, Joinery, Turnery, Sec, at Lowest Prices. G . HO LDSHIP, Manager. WANTED TO SELL (Cheap), Lot of Lcathor Machlno Needles, only 4d doz. Christmas i ards. Gddoz; lot of China Doll', 01 to 13s each; 3-feet long Drosa Dolls. 6d to Is fid; Largo Boxes of Paints, with Brushes, only 9d; Riding Whips. 9d; Babies' Feeding Bottles, with two Brushes, only CM; Plates, 4 and 5; Jugs, i to the set, only 4s 6d; Jugs, 3 to the sot, 4s; Brown Teapota. lOd to 2a; Black Teapots, to 3a • Brown Teapots, with motal Hda, 2s 6d to 4s: Tart Tins, 4 for 6d, 9 for Is; _ ellow Pie Dißhon, 8d to Is 3d ; Tea, 23 Ib, 18s box ; Lemon Peel, Is 6d lb; Licrht Blue, 8d lb; Harper Twelvetrees' Waßhlngs, only 6d doz: Clothes Pegs, i dozen forGd, la 3d a groaa: Poison Cornflour, 8d lb: w iaeg'assos. Gd each, 53 doz ; Tumblers, 5a doz; the Victor Knife and ScißSOrs Sharpener and Glass-cutter, only 9d; Small Trayp, Is: Sauco, 7d bottle; Bnsinß, 3d to 6d ; lot of JLarge Pinturea, 1h each. 3 for 2s 6d ; Spectacles, Is pair, 3paia for 2s Gd; Kpsom Salts, 4d per dozon packets; Chambers, 2^ and 2a 61; China Dolls' Heada, 8d to 4a each; Wire Nails, lllba in a packet, only 23 Gd : Plaid Matches, Gd and 7d doz; Glass Salt Collars, 4d ; Government Disinfecting Powder, for taking away all kinds of smells, only 6d lb ; Tar S-'oip, for sick rooms, 5 cakes for Gd: Onions, 2d )b, 71bs for Is; Nest Eggs. 5 for Gd; China Kgg Cups, only 2d eaoh,-H. Watts, Pitt-street. WANTED KNOWN, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, and nntil 10 p.m. on Satur-1 day, the original, inimitable and most brilliant I Illumination in Auckland, is to bo seen at C. W. Goodson's. 111, Queen-street, tho accredited Novelty DepO-. Trade motto: "Small profits and quick return?," or, "A nimble sir ponce botter than a Blow shilling."—Watchesl Waltham, Key and Keylesa; Geneva, Alu minium Silver, Gilt, and Metal Cases, from 30s; French-American Clooks and Alarms, com prising : Eight-day and Keyless French, Ellip tical Carriage, Jokers, Poepo'-Day, Carriage Alarms, Prince, Princess, Nutmeg, La Belle, Pirate, Wheel, Banner, &c, &c, from 7s 6d, excellent time-keepers, and handsome in appoar ance. Fresh arrival of Potosl Silver Goods, being white all through (not plated), wearing equal to silver, Forks, Spoons, Cups, Castors, Cruets, Waiters, Napkin Rings, &c.; Gold and Silver Jewellery ; Alluminium, Gold and Silver plated, in Brooches and Sets, Studs, Rings, Soli taires, Necklets, &c.; Elephant and Dog Inkstanda; Tab!e and Pocket Cutlery in great variety; Knives and Forks, from 7s per dozen; Carvers, from 4s Gd per pair; Pocket Knives, from 6d ; Sycamore Bread Platters, from 2s Gd; Knives, from Is 6d: Butchers' Knivas, from 9d; Scissors, from Is; Japanese Scraps at 2d each, in great variety and great request; handsome Oleographs, framed, at 2b each; a Bplendid assortment of Lustres, Vases, Glass, Porcelain, and Chinawr.ie &c, &&, at Goodaon's, opposite Tonks's Mar mo» 1 • fi j> i v ' v nil. i"W» . "••;•■ ■_! ■ .P_tIW""P TO°f»p" . J>j



Wanted- \*7 ANTED you all to know, that your V? Old Forks, Spoons, and Cruets can ho Ronovatcd Equal to New, at Singleton s, vie toriastreet. WANTED.— Ask for Waite's Fruit Preserving Tins; and see you get them, Sold by all Ironmongers, and at the Factory, Fort-btreet.—H. Waite, Wholesale Tinsmith. YJtTANTED Known, that J. Morrison, VV Asphalter, baa Removed to his New Yard, Custom-houso-stroet West, between Hob boii and Nelson-streets. Asphalting attendod to on the shortest notice. Alao, a La_;o Stock of Firewood (cut and uncut), wholesale and retail. ANTED, Admirers of the Ueautiful, Purchasers of the Useful, and Students ot tho Economical, to call and inspect tha Goods just receivod per s.s. 'Durham,' from London, at tho Novelty Depot, 111. Queen-Btreet. Every article ia marked in plain figures, at prices hitherto unknown in AugcJan^..^^ Opposito Tonks's Mart ANTED KNOWN, that E. Carr and Son havo to hand Building Timber in Kauri and White Pino, Shinglea, Houso Blocks, Palings, Posts! Rails, and Firewood in their Yard, Custoin-houßO.streo!; West, oppoßito end of Hobson-street. N.H,—Tho increasing demand for White Pino has induced them to airangojor a^jjqnstan WANTED KNOWN.—Boys' Tweed Suits, sa; Ladies' Nights, 4a 9d; Wool Sllppora, 2s Gd; Black and White Gronadine, 5d yard; Japanose Skirts, from 8s ; Infanta' Satin Hats and Bonnets, Is 4d; Boadod Jackets and Aprons, la lid : Pompadour Costumes and Wlilto do, from 13s lid; Trimmed Huts and Bonnets at reduced prlooß.—Mrs Whitohead, Milliner. Nowton. WANTED KNOWN, that D. Goldie is prepared to sell all kinds of Building and othor Timber, including Hardwood, Spokos, Felloes, Iron-Bark and Blue-Gum Shafts, Blocks. Paling* and S-hlnglcs, at his Yards. Lowor Albort atroot, near Dock, at tho lowost caßh pi icon. Tho timber, bolng under covor, is better than that purohaßed olßewhero. ANTED _>OWN. —Stationery at English prlcop. Rulod Noto Papor, cream luid, 2d per qulro; Knvolopoa, 2d por packet; Foolscap and Letter, !ld por quire. All kimU of Funcy Noto Papor and hlnvelopoa; Mourning Stationery, Account, Pasa. and Pocliot Books, Pena, Pouollb, Bibles, Albuniß, &c, &c, at pricoa hitherto unknown In Auck land ; a fow Boss Puzzles loft, at 1b ; iho Game of Trovolo, Is Gd: Tom Thumb Printing Press, 8s; Climax Uator, 30s: Automaton Pencil Stump. 7s) Oil; tho Initial Rubber Stamps, Is each, with pad and ink for marklug llnon or stamping papor or envelopes. Huppliod at Goodson's, ill, Quoon - street. - Observo tho A d d roas. __ mtTTAILOKS.—Wanted, a «ood Goat- JL mukor: weekly waKoa.—Apply Whltoand Watkinson, 'I'allors, Victorla-ntreet. mHE NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE I ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA (LIMITED), invito apnllcatlons for the appoint mont of Inspector of Akoiiciob, and Special Agent for tho Colony of New Zealand. Applications should bo sent in notlator than the 15th February, 1881. Further particulars may bo obtained from Mr Thomai Swain, Resident SocroUry, Tcmplo Chambers, Fea thorstono atroet, Wellington. Amusements. m nis tl c hotel. MKLUOUUNK REGATTA. An Urgont will bo recoivol THIS EVENING, With Full Acoount of tho Yatcii Racu, M. GALLAGHER. /"I H O It A L HALL. MISS BLACK'S p 1UNI) pONOKR T UltANl) tUNO 1( R T On THURSDAY, JANUARY 20th, 1831. Admission—2s, Gd. Tickets ma? bo had at the Auckland Musio Wnrohouso, Mocsra Upton and Co.'s, and tho City Muslo VVarohouao. >iik3_?^ l\/f O O N L IGIIT EXCUIi- On THURSDAY next, 20th inßtant, tho North Shoro Ferry Company's Sttamor ' 'I'ainoi ' will loavo tho (Juccn-Btroet Wharf atfl p.m., calling at Dovonpurt. and landing on tlio Lako Boach for tho CONCEKT AND -OIKKIC, to bo held that opening In tho Now Schoolroom in that district, returning by moonlight after tho Con cort. Fiires. Is; Roturn, Is Gd. Soiree and Concort tickets, 2s (id. TVTASONIC HALL DANCING CLASS. jLtL —A BALL in connection with tho above will bo held in tho Masonio Hall on FRIDAY KvoniiiK, January 28. Dancing at 9. Double tlcketei. 5s (Refreshment- included). Tho usual Woekly Dunce will bo hold on Tuesday Evening. January IS, instead of Wednesday iOvening, vihon Ladles will rccoive circulars for '.he Ball. -J. Hooker, Hon. boc Lost and Found. LOST, a Fox Terrier.—Apply K. Isaacs, Roinuora. LOST, a Top Set of False Tcoth.-£1 1 toward, Govornor Browno Hotel. LOST, from Mr Powell's Dining-rooms, on Monday tho 9th inst, a Black and Tan English iTorricr, slut; annwers to tho name of " Lady." Now plain collar on when lost.— Finder will bo rewardod on returning tho Bame to Mr Thorns Powoll's Dlning-roonjs, Queen- Btroet. Boara ana Residence. BOARD AND RESlDENCE.—Com fortablo Board and Hesldenco may bs had at Mrs Johnson'a, SoaflcM, Katno, Whangarei, i quarter of an hour's walk from tho Sodawator Spiings. GO V E X in O X BROWWE HOTEL HOBBON-STRKKT Board and Lodging _20eper wook Mnale room) _25a _Jccle_iastical. ■\TODNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO- X CIATION, corner of Welleßloyßnd Albert streets.—Meeting for United Prayer will bo held j THIS (Saturday) EVENING, at 7.30. A Bible Reading will be given. Friondß cordially ' invited. A BIBIJS CLASS for YOUNG MKN evory Sunday afternoon, from 3 till 4. I maEATHE ROYAL: SUNDAY EVEN JL ING SBRVICKS. undor tho conduct of tho Young Men's Christian Association. On Sunday Kvcning, from Bto 9. All are invited. Seats ifree^ OKNE-STREET HALL. — UNSEC TARIAN SUNDAY SKRVICKS. 16th January.—MorningServico only, at 11, Subject: "The Great Good, for which Faith in Christ Inspires tho Chrisjjan." WELLESLEY-STKEET BAPTIST CHUBOH.-Rov. A. Wobb will proaoh To-morrow Morning, at 11, "Christ Precious to Bolievers; Evening, at 6.45, "The Two Resur reotions." RESBYTERIAN CHURCH, North Shore,—Dlvlno Servico will ho oonducted To-morrow (Sunday) Morning, January 16'h. at 11 o'clock. The Evening Sorvice, at 0.30, will be conducted by tbo Roy. Mr McCullum. pONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, Bores- Vy ford-street—Tho usual Services will be conducted To-morrow (Sunday), January 16th, by the Pastor, the Rev. J. Robortson, M.A., in the Morning, at 11, and in tho Evening, at 6,30. PHRIMfTiV- METHODIST CHURCH', Aloxandra-Btreet.—Morning at 11, Mr T. H. Smith; Evening at 6.30, Roy. Mr Bakor. PRIMITIVE METHODIST SUNDAY SERVICES, Kxoelsior Hall, Uppor Pitt- Btroet.—Afternoon, at 3, Mr liobson; livening, 6.30, Mr T. U. Smith. FITT-STREET WESLEYAN CHURCH,—Divino Servico Sunday morn ing at 11, by Rev. W. Morloy; Kvoning at 0.80, Rev. W. Morley. TTNITED METHODIST FREE \J CHURCH, Pitt and Vincent streots.— Sunday Services, January 16th, 1881, to be con ducted in the morning, at 11 o'clock, by Mr J. M. French; Evening, at 6.30, by tho Rev. Mr Porter. ELLERSLIE WESLEVAN SERVICE. —Divino Sorvlco will bo oonducted in the Publio Hall, on Sunday Evening, at 6.50 O'clock. jvTewmarket weslevan i.l SKRVICES.-Newmarket Hall.-Divine I Service on Sunday Kvening, at 6.30 o'clock. i VTOItTH SHORE WESLEYAN ll CIIURCH.-Dlvino Servioe will bo con ducted in tho above Church on Sunday morning, at 11, by Mr Brooke; Kvening, at 6.30, by Mr Griffith. ODDFELLOWS' HALL, foot ot Cook street.—Lord's Day Meeting at 6 30 p.m. Gospel Addross by Mr Goodson. All seats free. No collection. CHURCH OF JESUS CHKIST OF LATI'ERDAY SAINTS. Masonic Hall, Newton. Sacrament Sorvice, at 10.30 a.m.; School, at 2.30 p.m.; Preaching of tho Gospel, at 6.30 p.m. Three elders having arrived from Uttnh, per Mail Steamer, will speak at the Evening sorvice. rTIEMPERANOE HALL. — Geo. A. J Brown will Lecture on Sunday night, at 6.30. Subject: " Christ the Coming King of the World." Morning service at 11 o'clock. (i&zezie in Bankruptcy. XN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter "The of Debtors' and Creditors' Act, 1876," and the several amendmont3 thereof, and of the Bank ruptcy of Samuel Vivian, a Debtor. This is to notify that Samuel Vivian, of Queen-street, in the City of Auckland, in the Provincial District of Auckland, in the Colony ot New Zoaland, Hotelkeoper, has this day filed a statement that ho his unable to meet his engagements with his Creditors, the first meet ing of Creditors to be held at the Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, on FRIDAY, the Iwonty first day of January, 1881, at the hour of eleven o'clock in the forenoon. Dated this fifteenth day of January, 1881. G. W. BASLBY, Deputy Registrar. Jackson and Russell, Fore-street, Auckland, Solicitors for the Debtor.



To Let. ! mO LET, One or Two Rooms.-Apply to l_ F. Coster, Tobacconist, Newton. O LETT^A 4-roomed House to Let in Richmond Road, off Ponsonby Road.— Apply at the sth house. , mo LET, in Couquest Place, Parnell, a JL Six-roomed Cottage.—Apply S. Meekan, Parnell Rlso. _ mo LET, Four-roomed Cottage, nearly IL new every convenience), Mount Roakill Road, near New North Roud.- Apply Morloy & White, Eden Terrace, or 'Uiob. Ball, Mount Roskill Road. . .. mO LET, with immediate possession, a JL Jtirst-clas? Farm, near Auckland, with good Dwelling-house and other out-buildiniis.— Aoply Mr Symon, Corn Merchant, Victona street West. Tl\Q LET on Lease, the Business Pre- I mises of tho late Mr George Osborne, situated at tho lower end of Queen-street. Alsj the good will and stock at a valuation.—Apply on the premises^ f LET, Lease, or for Sale, Four Acre 3 I rich Volcanic Land, with splendid Villa. Reßidenco of 9 rooms, and other Buildings. Good garden and orchard.—For terms, apply to Samuel Kvinson, or W. & J. Frater, Land Agents, Shortland-stroot. . "VTORTH "SHORE — Houses to Let. J3I Furnished or Unfurnished. Building Sites and Cottages for Sale.-Oliver, Maya, Post Oillce Btoro, Uovonport. TO NEW ARRIVALS.—To Let, a Marino Residence of 3 rooms (furnibhed). with uao o£ plato. llnon, &c; largo Orchard, Garden, and Paddock. Safe sea bathing; healthy situation and magnificent view.—R. C. Gioonwood, Queen-street T^f O E T HOOT E. TO LET, for a term, Mr Tunny's Keßidenco, Stokes' Point; six lurgo rooms, grounds beauti fully laid out, and delightful view. It. HORNE, ahortland-streot. For Sale. li^uß SALE, Lease of Ground in Town, P Bultiblo for a gardener; well stocked.— Particulars from " J. L." Post Ofllco. li^Oß Immediate Sale, one of the best X* Building Sites in Ponsonby, comprising ovor 21 acres; fenced and planted. £300.— V. G. Ewingtan. . imOR SALE, the Lease ana Goodwift of Jj ti.o Bay View Hotol, Nolson,—For farther particulars apply at tho olllco of this papor. ■ nOR »ALE Cheap, Building Allotment JP in Uppor Queon-Btreot, 33 foot frontage, at £2 per foot.—D. F. Evanß, Estate Agent, 71 Queon-stroet. . BjiOß SALE, Grace-street, Ponsonby, a Jj woll ilnfthod Houso and about acre gardon, _c • 110 ft. frontage to Gracc-streot; very good position, &0.-D. F. Evans, |TIOR~SALE, h large number of Freehold IJ and Leasehold Properties in tho Provincial district ot Auokland on terms to suit purchasers. —For particulars apply to Uarkcr and McLood, Mouse, Land nnd Commission Agents, Gum Bi glcow l oic I ,_BMwitTee_ XjlOK SALE, in Newton, near Fairburn's I? property, a very nico House of 5 rooms, workßhon, fowl-house, tank, well, pump, good garden ; all in Ilrst-clats ordor, and in good position. Only £210.—D. F. Evans, Estate Agmit, 71, (J.ucon-streot. li^Oß SALE, a good Treadle Sewing Jn Machlno, with cover, lock, key. and extras. Warranted in good working ordor. Price, £3 ss.—Apply to Mrß L. Bayers, Second hand Clothier, Groy-streot. tf\Oß SALE, a Coinfortablo Family V Residonoo, within an easy dlstanco of Nelson, in a moat healthy locality; with 7 ncres of good land, two of which is a sulondid orchard in full boaring. Torms easy.—Further particulars, apply Olllco of this papor. jmOR SALE, at Mount Eden, near Mount IJ Roakill Road, a now and woU-flnishcd Houso of 7 apartments, largo cistorn. new Niablc, buggy-homo, cow-Bhod, &c, with!) acres volcanic lund, subdivided and enclosed with stono walls. A good invostmont. Only £050.— D. F. Evans, iistato Agent. 7J, Quoon-^trott. jnOR SALE, Waterside liesidence in I? Campbellvillo, Ponsonby, near Shelly Boach Hoad: four acres of Land, 7-roomod lloußO, largo Out-buildings, Fowl-house, Bath homo on beach, Iron Tank, 5.000-gallon Cement Tank ; a never failing stream of water. In closo proximity to tho proposod wharf. An opportunity ot acquiring a. largo area, of land with wator frontag« raroly mot with in this locality. Price, £1.050. Terms easy.—Apply to Leonard Kratt. Sa»liold-atroot, Ponsonby. ijiCHi IMMEDIATE SALE (Baker- Jj street, off Nolson-stroet). about llvo min utes' walk from Union Bank, a well-built Fivo roomed House, with wa*h-hou«c, fowlhousc, 2 wells, tank, &c, together with Four Allot monta, planted with fruit and ornamental trees. Four Allotments _ 157 ft. frontage by about net, doep.—Apply on premises. 17OR SALE, or to bo Let on Lease or otherwise. 1J- Tho Junction Grocery Stoic, eituatod in tho Mount Edon Road.—3. Vftilo, Houbo and La^id Agen_ . ph~i7iS PER! ACRE.—-uperlor Farm ot 2QB Jbi i-V acres (or 350 if rießired): all well fencod amlfsubdividcd; all In grass and turnips ; good orchard; soil rich loam; House of 0 rooms, &c, &c; conveniently situated in ono of tho best dislrlcts.-S. Vallo, Land and Houso Agent, Shortland-atroet. . J?QKA—DWELLING HOUSE, containing 10 3*oo\! rooms, with verandah, cistern, tank. Rood gardon, &c, and Allotment ISO _ HO; pleasantly Bituattd on good volcanic Boil.—S. Valle, House and Land Agent, Shortland-stroet. nn^K-Prettyand Well-flni«hod HOUSE of 5 3J±t I o rooma, -with front and back verandah, tank, wash-houso. &a, and Allotment 35 x 200. An additional A llotment of tho samo size can bo had, if required, for another £50.— S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Bhorlland-Btroot. _ 7 rnf ,_Comfortablo CITY RESIDENCE of 7 XO U\J rooms, bath-room, sculiory, tankß, &c , and garden 06 x 300, well siocked witn fruit ' trees.—a. Vailo, House and Land Agent, Short land-street. pirn CASH, balanco at 71 per cent, two 3JIOU Dwelling Houses and Shop, in a prin cipal street, closo to Queen-stro»t. Allotment, 35 x 82. Price, £525.—5. Vallo, Houao and Land Agent, Shortland-atroet. -POOK—Neat Cottego ot i;rooms, iltted-with 3JA&O cupboards, Ovon, Stove, 2 Tanks; also, now outhouao, 11 x 12, &c, and allotment 33 x ; 20 minutoa from Post Ofllco.—S. Vaile, Houbo and Land Agent, Shortland-street^ f*~i fl to £1,000 LKNT on Building Society db.Lxf principles, or 01 other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans negotiated, Soe List of Properties for Sale on ith pago—O. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane.— Seven per cent, allowed on money deposited for investment , S~ AXMON 1 SALMON I—Fresh Salmon at the Albert Hotel This Evening. Salmon Eteaks To-morrow. ARNELL.—Nice House of six rooms, &c Sec, In Rood position. Must be sold. Price only £200.-D. F. Evans, Estat3 Agent, 71, Quoen-street. EjVo RESALE, THE '.LOTTIE.' An Open Sailing Boat, nearly new, under 20 feet long and under 6 t eot beam. Suitable for Regatta Competition. Was second boat at the Dargavillo Regatta.-Apply to J. Waymouth, Boatbuildor, Custom-houaostreot,foot of Hob sen-Btroet. m c 3 R sale, JP WOOD-STREET, PoNSONBv.-New and Well-finished House: 6 rooms, large wash house, well, tank, &c: on allotment G3 x 182, all in garden. Quineo, applo, nectarine, and peach trees «11 in full bearing. D. F. EVANS, Kstate Agent. 71, Queen-stro:t. rroTMTLL CA'.VITAi.ISTS. A SPLENDID INVESTMENT. In the Flourishing Town ot Hawera, a DRAPERY BUSINESS occupying the Boat Position in tho Town, doing aKirst-oiaßS Trade. Terms Liberal. Solo reason of tho present Pro prietor soiling, ill health. Note.—The Waimato Plains, adjoining Hawera, hwo just been sold, so that thero is a good prospect for anyono with small capital. For particulars apply to A. CLARK & SONS, or the undersigned G. H. ARMSTRONG, Proprietor, High-street, Hawera. /ySBORNE REAPING MAC_INE WITH STRING BINDER. One of thoso superior Machines for sale—has beon worked by W, Constable, of Waiuku, cutting CO acre 3 last saason only—Similar Machines to those worked by Mr. W. Paul, of I Mangaro, and Mr Hugh Knox, of Otahuhu, Priob, Guineas. ALFRED BUCKLAND. rj ULL BROTHERS, HAVE NOW LANDING, Ex 'Famenoth' and 'L'Jcii Doon.' 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. Agents for J. Craig & Son's Celebrated Scotch- Whiskey. HULL BROTHERS, Auctioneers, Wine and Spirit Merchants, Queen-street Kauri Gum Stores. Breakwater Freo and Bonded -tores Albert-tttxsot. VST IN El WiNEM WINE !11 Wendel's-CxcollcntStrengthenlag Wine—Prize Modal Sydney Exhibition—Can now be ob tamed at all Hotels, 2s Gd per bottle; Sparkling Champagne, 3s per bottle.—J. WENDEL, Wine Manufacturer, Symonda-street, a fow doors from the Windmill. CO O D L I H S TIME TABLE: Leaves Onehunga— Leaves Auckland -8.30 a.in, 12 noon 2.30 p,m. 4.30 p.m. Saturday nights— G. 30 p.m. I 11 p.m. Special Coaches as per Agreement,



j Meetings. Government House, Anckland, January 13th, 1881. TTIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR Will HOLD A LEVKffI At Government Houso, Auckland, On THURSDAY, the 20th January, at 2 p.m. Gentlemen attending the Leveo will wear uni form or ovoning-dresa, and arc requested to provide themselves with two cards with their names logibly inscribed tliereou, ono card to bo left on the table at the ontrance-deor, and tho other to bo given to the Aido-de-Camp. By His Excellency's command. L. F. KNOLLYS, Captain A.D.O. WILL the Band of No. 3 Company please moot me at the Thcatro, at 7.30 o'clock, TUIB HVItNING, toßchearae.-J.sMiw MCCOKMISH, B.M. X OVAL UNITED FRIENDS. Tho ANNUAL MEItTING of tho Grand Lodgo of above Order will bs held on lUKS DAY. tbo 18th January, 1881, in tho Masonio Hall, Nowton, at 7 p.m. sharp. All financial mombers of tho Order admitted to that saasipc. Business:-To receive Officers' Reports, Election of Officer.), and other business connected with tho Order. QKOua a WAMUBTONj. XIOYAL ALBERT, L.0.L., No. 2. v* Tho Regular Monthly Meeting of tho I&kL above Lodge will be held at tbo Pm /ffflS) teßtant Hall, Nowton, on MONDAY, — ——• tho 17th January, 1881, at 7.30 o'clock. All members are requested to attend. Visit ing brothron cordially invsted, A. W. GLADDING, W.M.; C. K. GARDINER, Secretary. TTNION BEACH GOLD MINING U COMPANY (LIMITED). A Bpeelal General Meeting of Shareholders will bo held in tho Large hooin, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Anckland, on WEDNES DAY, tho 26th January. 1881, at 2 p._i. Busi neaa: To Consider the Financial Position and Future Operations of tho Company. J. FRIAR CLARE.X, Seoretary. Auokland, 12th January, 1881. "rnHE EDUCATION ACT, 1877." Meetings of Householders of tho aftornamed School Districts for tho Election of School Com mittees will bo held on MONDAY, 21th January , instant, at the times and places horeunder set forth. By ordor of tho Board. VINCENT E. RICF, Secretary. Auckland City.. _ 7.30 p.m., Young Mcn'a Christian associa tion Rooms, Wolles loy-itreet Ardmore_ .. .. 3 p.m., achoolhouso Bombay 7.30 p.m, School Coromandel .. .. 4 P.m., School Dedwood (Ponsonby) 730 p.m., School Devonport .. .. 8 p.m., school Driving Creek .. .. 5 p.m., School KUerslie 7 p.m., School ' Flat Bush .. .. 7 p.m., School ' Graf ton Road .. .. 7.30 p.m., School, Nu- < cent street ' Hondorson'd Mill .. 3 p.m., School ' Hobaonville .. .. i p.m., Kuinou Public • Hall Ho wick 7 p.m., School llunua 3 p.m.. School Lako 5 p.m., School Makotu 5 p.m., Maketu school MaiiHpro 7 p.m., old School Maußt 4 p.m.. Volunteer Hall, ■ Patumahoe Mount Albert .. .. 7.30 p.m.. School Mount Kden .. .. 7.30 p.m.. School MountHobeon.. .. 7.30 p.m., Boys' School, market i Mount Roßkill.. .. 7 p.m., school ; Nowton 7.30 p.m., School, East- j street . Onohunga .. .. 8 p.m., Sohool , ' Onahoko 7.30 p.m., Papakura School Otahuhu 7.30 p.m., Public Hall Otara 3 p.m., fcchool Pakuranga .. .. 7 p.m., School , Panmure .. .. 7.30 p.m., School . Papakura Valley .. 7 p,m,, School Parnell 7.30 p.m.. School PokcnoHill .. .. I p.m., School Pokeno Valley.. .. i p.m., Pokono Valley hchool PukckoheKast .. 7.30 p.m.. School Pukekohe West .. 6 p.m, School Btokes' Point .. .. 3 p.m., School TamakiWcet.. .. 7 p.m, School j Titirangi G p.m., School . Tukau 7 p.m., Tukau School , '1 manga Creek .. 3 p.m., School Wairoa South .. ..3 p.m.. School, Wairoa Waiuku 3 p.m , Central School Whan 7 p.m., Public Hall Woodsido .. .. 6 p.m., School. Volunteer .Notices. , "VT IC T O II 1 A RIFLES.' In accordance with Dlttrict Orders, the Monthly Inspection Parade of tho viotoria Company will bo held at the Drill-shod on TUESDAY next, at 7.30 p.m. Every Member is requested to attend. Uniform: Full dress, with helmets. A Mostlng of tho Company after parade. OWEN MAHON, ■ Captain Commanding. Tenders. | S~ITsTBPHEN'S NATIVE SCHOOL, Parnell.—Tenders are invited to noon ot THURSDAY, 20th instant, for the supply of the following articles, for 12 months from February Ist, 1881:—Bread (best), at per 2ib loaf; Beef, Mutton, and Pork, at per lb Allowance for bone); Groceries, ai per list to be seen at ofllce; Fire wood (hard), at per ton. Further particulars can bo obtained at the Diocesan Office, 25, New Zealand Insurance Buildings.—January 11,1881. mo BUILDERS. Tonders will be received up till noin on MONDAY, the 17th inst.for Additions to a Villa Hosidonco at Parncll. Plans, &c, at our Office. E. MAHONEY AND SON. Architects m O BUILDERS. Ten_er3 will bo received until 12 o'clock on MONDAY, the 21th. for Re-building the British Hotel in Queen-ttreot. Plans, &c, at my ofllce. JAMES WRIGLEY, Architect-, mO BUILDERS. Tendors will be received until noon on TUES DAY, January 18th, for the erection ot a Five roomed Cottage at North Shore, Devonport. HDWARD BARTI.EY, Architect. mO BUILDERS. fondors will bo receivod until noon of THURSDAY, January 20th, for the Kreotion of Stable and Coach-house; also, Additions and -Iterations to n. Keßidenco at Kpsom. EDWARD BARTLTCY, Architeot. Stove and Uven Maker. _ mHE BEST NEW YEAR PRESENT you can mako is ono of JTXERBERT XT SMITH'S IMPROVED NEW ZEALAND ECLIPSE WROUGHT-IRON COTTAGE RANGES. ifIVE PER CENT DISCOUNT ALLOWED OFF ALL PURCHASES THIS WEEK. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS g /m.H. S;mTth\ g \__!L££ L A H^jr ' W WHAT THE PErTsONs'wHO HAVE THEM IN USE SAY ! To H. H. Smith, nurham-street, Auokland. We havo in use in one of our vessels a wrooght iron Galley Stovo of your make, and can recom mend your stove 3as being far suporior to tho < cast-iron ones wo usually havo used before. They aro not liable to crack, and for durability wo can highly recommend them to any one requiring stoves for Ehips' use. J. & D. OX LEY, Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. Auckland, 9 August, 1879. Mr Herbert H. Smith. Dear Sir,—Tho portable oven I purchased from you in 1872 ras been in oonatant use over since, has given entire satisfaction, never been repaired, and is still equal to new. The Eclipse Cottage rango lately obtained from you promises to bo equally satisfactory.—Yours truly, W m. Thorne. Stoves sold on tho Deferred Payment System. AUCKLAND IRON WORKS, DURHAM.STKKET, HE ROYAL MAU COACH between WAIUKU and PUKEKOHE. Leaves Waiuku: Leave? Pokekohs: Monday \ Mda Dy ßdar [ ll a' m> Same dayB' 2>3° P"m' Saturday ) Saddle Horses on Hire. BROWN & PARIKER, Proprietors. Waiuku Nov. 15,1880. rXIELEGRAPH LIiNK OF COACHES. HAMILTON TO TE AROHA. i W. K. Carter's COACHES will in the mean time, run to the following Time-table :— Leaving Hamilton for Te Aroha—Monday Wednesday and Friday, at 8 a.m. Leaving Te Aroha for Hamilton—Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 1011,111, Booking Offloe; Gwynne's Hotol, Hamilton Wi X, CARTKR,



J Public Notices. | "W 0 T I G E. PROPKRTV ASBK33MENT ACT, 1873-89. Pursuant to aeotiou 51 o£ "The Property Assessment Act, 1879." notice ia hereby given that a Hoard of Ucviowars for the Auckland District will, on WKDNKSDAY, the twenty sixth day o£ January instant, at 10 o clock in tho forenoon, at tho District Court-house, Kdcn ttrcst, in the City of Auckland, sit to hear and detormii.o Objections to Assessments made in respect of properties in tho Borough of the Uty of Auckland; and on FRIDAY, tho twenty eighth day of January, to hear and determino Objections to Assessments imdo in respect ol properties in the Boroughn of Parnoll andOne hunga, and in tho several Iload Districts within tho County of Kdcn. SPEB KEY, Property Tax Cornmisslonor. "DOKOUGU OF PAENEL L. NOTIFICATION OF THK VALUATION LIST. TAKtt NOTICE, i The Valuation List for the Borough of Parnell District, for tho year 18S1, is now open for inspection at tho Borough Council Office, Manu uau Road, Parnoll. All objections thereto must bo loft at tho place o£ tho sitting of tho Assess ment Court, viz., the said ofiioe, on or bcforn the loth day of February next, addressed to the Assessment Court; and a copy of every Buch | objection must be loft at tho aaid oHico not less thin Beven days before tho noxt sitting of the said Court. Datsd thia 15th day of January, 1881. 8. REYNOLDS, Town Clerk. TM-EWMARKET HOAD DISTRICT. TAKE NOTICE.-Tho Valuation List for the Newmarket Koad District is NO W OPEN for Inspection at tho Clerk's Oillce, Newmarket; a 1 obiectiona thereto must bo left at the New market Hall, on or before the 15th day of February, addresaedlto the Assesimont Court; and a Copy o£ any such objection must be left at tho Cleik's Office, as above, not leas than Srvbn Days before the next sitting of theßaid Court. JOHN JKNKINS, Chairman, A HANG AH APE HIGHWAY DISTRICT. PUBLIC NOTICE. The Valuation List for the yeav 1881-2 is now open for inspection of Hatep»yers at tho otnee of the Board, York-street, Newton, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 0 p.m. Ail objections thorcto must bo left at the offloo of.theßoara, York-Btroet, Newtou, on or before the 15th day of Fobruary.addressed to the Assessment Lourt, and a copy of every such objection must be lerc at the aforesaid ofiice not less than seven days before tho next sitting of the Bald Court. THO3. HAYKS. Clerk. 16th January, 1831. . , TTARANGAHAPE DISTRICT. Notico is hereby given that Pitt-Btreet (from Cross to East streets), in the above district, is Closed for Trafflo, pending improvements. border. TH O&. HAYE3. Clerk. 11th January, 1881. /TIRAFTON ROAD HIGHWAY \JT DISTEIOT. TAKE NOTICB. The Valuation List for the Qrafton Road Highway Diitrlot, for the year 1881, is now open for inspection at Mr .MiUor's Grocery Store Qrafton Road. All obi ections thereto must be left at tho Wosleyan Schoolhouso, „ Graf ton Road, on or before tho 15th day of February, addressed to the Assessment Court; and a copy of every such objection must be left at the oillce of the Board, No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, not less than seven days before the .next Bitting of tho said Court, ALFRED A3HTON, Secretary Gratton Road District Board. January 15,1881. -VTOTIFICATION OF VALUATION J3| LIST. TAKE NOTICE. The Valuation List for the Newton Highway District, for tho year 1881, is now open for in spection at the residenco of Mr Peter McNair, Richmond. All objeotions thereto must bo left at Warnock Bros.' Factory, Coxs Creole, tho place o£ sitting of the Assessment Court, on or before tho 15th day of February, addressed to tho Assessment Court; and a copy of every such objection must bo left at the residence of Mr Thomas Hayes, York-street, Newton, not leiss than seven days before tho next Bitting of tho said Court. R . T . W ARNOCIC* Chalßnan. January 15,1881. N ° L_* l c E" It having boon repaatedly stated to mo that I have been put into my present business to injure others in the Simo trado, I distinctly deny that anyone han any Interest in my business, diroctly or indirectly. THOMAS 6TKADM AN, Auckland Seed Depot. ALL Persons having Claims against the Auckland Club, must render their accounts on or before Monday, tho 17th Inst,— January 14,1551. OLD CALEDOJSIAN GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). NOTICE. The Directors have determined to offer to tho present Shareholders 2,450 of tho Reserved Shares, in the proportion of One to Three or the Shares held by them, on payment of 103 per "" Applications for such Shares, with a deposit of 10s per Share, to be forwarded to tho under signed not later than Monday, January 31st, 1881 Karly application should be made for the above Shares as tho list will be peremptorily ciosod on the 31st January. JAS . STOD ART. . Secretary. Shortland-street, Auckland, Docember 21,1880. R. K. BABEE.] [M. RAWLINQS. T> AB E R &T>AWLIN«S [SUCCESSORS TO TOB LATE HOBKBT LUSK], General, Commission Merchants and Importers, fort-street, auckland. agbnts for : — Messrs Ridgway *•• Sons, Army and Civil Service Agents. Pall Mall, London. Sir Charles Reed & Sokb, Typs Founders. Messrs PAiNTfIR & Co., Typo Founders, San W r q. n c i s c o Meßsrß M abder, Luski, & Co., Typo Founders, San Franoisco and Chicago. Messra A. B. Fleming & Co.. Printing Ink and Machine Oil Manufacturers, Kdinburgh Messrs Smith, Anderson, & Co., Paper Bag Manufacturers. Leslie, Fife. Messrs Wyme & Lochhkad, Paper Hanging! Manufacturers, Glasgow. Messrs John Walker & Co., Flax Spinners, Arbroath. . _ . Messrs Harla"d & Sow, Varnish, Japan, and Colour Manufacturers, Merton, Surrey. Mos»rs J. & J. G. Scott, White Lead, Paint, and Colour Manufacturers, Glasgow. Messrs Jobuh Wedgwood & Sons, Etruna Potteries. Staffordshire. The Glasgow Apothkcariss' Company, Wholesale Druggists, Glasgow. Mr Christr. Hansen, Manufacturer of Dairy Preparations, Copenhagen. BSS" INDENTS EXECUTED."«* HAKESVEAR E II OTE L, WYIiDHAM-STRBET, AUCKLAND. Mr W. KANE respeotfully wishes to inform travellers and others that ho has taken pos session of the above well-known Hotol, trusting that by being courteous, civil, and obliging, ho will receive a shsra of public patronage. The Hotel is commodious, with Rood accommodation for boarders, who will receive every care and attention. Wines and Spirits of tho best brands only kjpt, and Hancock's first class sparkling Boer on draught. W. KANIt, Proprietor. "ICTEW TWEEDS AND COATINGS Just Opened Up, at H. L. POSSENESKIE'S, NKW TWKKDS AND COATINGS, Comprising Bliss, West of Kngland, Bannock burn, and various other manufactures of Sootch Tweeds. New Twkeds and Coatings 1 A Largo Variety of French and Gorman Tweeds. New Tweeds and Coatings I Wonted Coatings in all Shades and Patterns. New Twerds and Coatings I Suqorior Meltons, Beavers, and Venetians in all shades. New Tweeds and Coatings ! West of Kngland Suporflno Blacli and Blue. NEW TWEEDS AND COATINGS! JUST OPENED OUT, H. L. POSSENESKIE'S, Merchant Tailor and Habitmakbp, opposite the South Rbphh Insurance Buildings, Shortlandstrect. Auckland. N.B.—A Large Variety in Fancy Veatings for Summer wear. Special Observance: AH work warranted Hand-Mado only. WALNUT Drawing-room SUITES in Damask, Rep, Silk, or Velvet, on sale at T. & H. Cooke'e, 67, Queen-Btreet DINING-ROOM SUITES in Leather, Hair Seating, or American Cloth, on sale at T. & H. Cooked, 67, Queen-street. IRON BEDSTEADS and IRON COTS in great variety, on sale at T. & H. Cooke' Furniture Warehouse, 67, Queen-street. BEDROOM FURNITURE in Choice Mottled Kauri, on salo atT. & H. Cooke's, Furniture Warehouse, 67, Queen-street. SPRING MATTRASSES, Fair, Wool, Cocoa Fibre, and Flax Mntlrassos, on Bale at T. & H. Cooke'e, 67, Queen-street. AUSTRIAN BENTWOOD CANE CHAIRS, English and American Cano Chairs, at T, & H. Cooke'e, 67, Queen-streijt. BRUSSELS CARPETS, Tapestry Car pots, Kidderminßter Carpet*, Linoleum, Floorcloth, and Matting of all kinds, on sale at T. & H. Cooko's, 67, Queen-street, FIVE PER CENT DISCOUNT to Cash Purchasers of Furniture at T. & H. Cook.e'B, G7, Queen-street,



I Public Notices. AUCKLAND AND TE AWAMUTU RAILWAY. WAIKOMITI BRANCH. On SATURDAY EVENINGS and MONDAY MORNINU.Sja train runs to Henderson's Mill tho same as on Tuesdays and Fridays. A. V. MACDONALD, January 11,1881. District Manager. IVTEW TWEED ! NEW TWEED !— J3 Williams' Trousen, from 12s, to measure. —Victoria-ttrcot. LADIES ! If the Tea you arc Buying does not suit you, please try mine. I have a capital" Broken and F lavoury Tea." at la 8d; my " Tea Extraordinary," at 2s, is what I etyle it; my "Family Mixture," at 2s Gd, is a real household consoler; while my " Vory Rich Deep Drown Toa," at 3d, embodies some of tho finest chops of tho season. Tho above uro all WKST CROP TK AS, and Cannot be surpassed at the i prices. 450 boxes Choicest First Crop Tea; 250 I half-chests, ditto, own importation, and for any I of which Small Dealers will bo LIBERALLY dealt with.-FRHJ). WHITKHKAD, India and China Toa Warehouse, Victoria-staect. TERMS-CASH. ffiHE Inhabitants of Newton and Pon> IJ_ sonby, and surrounding districts, take notico that Gcorgo Wilson, tho City Council Contractor for tho Night-soil, will oontinuo hla service cnoe per fortnight, at Od tho regular Biza box. All orders to bo Bent to No. 7, Nalson streot. "ftjT OTI C E OF REMOVAL. In consequence of increase of trade, the pro prietor of the Metropolitan Dining Rooms has been obliged to removo to Larger Premises, and will now bo found at tho Thames Hotel Dining Rooms, where every effort will fee made to study tho comforts of the public as regards Quantity, Quality, and Price.—"Dieu et Mon L* roU' C. VJffilTH. F. W. CULLIMOKE, Pianoforte Tuner, etc.—Kady'a Musio Warehouse, next to Canning's, opposite Bank o£ New Zaaland. DRESS COATS ! DRESS COATS I Governor's Lovoe.—Splendid Dress Coats can be obtained by applying to H. C. W. Kng land, Wellington-street, two doors below Glas gow Bakery, at less than half the original cost price, /GOVERNOR'S LEVEE.—Dress Coats \jPT for Sale or Hire at L. Jl. Neumegan'a, Queen-street. mE AROHA GOLDFIELDS. — Any JL person wishing to have an interest in the above should communicate vflth Win. Lambert' To Aroha. tpENCING! FENCING! FENCING! I can do al kinds of Fencing at lower prices than anybody. Here's tho proof: Best Hobarton Pailing Fence, 535; Heart Kauri Post? and Rails, and Kaiiri Palings, 45b; Puriri Posts, and 3 HobartorUtails, Us; do Kauri,3is: Wire Fenco (5 wires, 20s; Top Rail, 25b ; Puriri Poßts, Hobarton Top Rail and 5 wires, 335. Other klnm equally cheap. Thn materials and work of the best description. Large stock of Posts and Balls for Bale at low prices. Postt bored and morticed, and rails dressed on ground. SAM. WHITE, Fencer, Custom-house-street. J W AY M O UTH, SHIP AND BOAT BUILBKR. CCSTOM-HOUBE-STREBT, FOOT OF HOBSON STREET. Builder of all kinds of Yachts, Launches, Boats, &c. Vessels Docked and iiepaired. £hlp Joinery of every description promptly attended to. AFTER the Holidays we want our Sew ing Machines in good order, and so wo take them to No. 5, Adam's Aroade, Upper Queen-street. A DAMS' SYNCHRONOLOGICAL CHART. Tho "Baptist Weekly" Bay*: One Hour's Study of this Chart will give a person a better idea of the World's History than a day's perusal of tho best compendiuma ever published. Agent. Auctions. TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, At Twelve o'Clock. LADIES FRENCH LASTING BOOTS, KID AND GLOVE KID BOOTS, CHILDREN'S, MAIDS', AND INFANTS' BOOTS, KKD AND CALF UPPERS, COLONIAL BOOTS, LACES, &c, &c., &c. GABRIEL LEWIS WILL sell by auction, at his Store, on above date, at 12 o'clock, 25 TRUNKS OF ABOVE GOODS, j CASK COLONIAL BOOTS. Terms at Sale. THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, NOON.. NORTHCOTE, late Stokes' Point GOOD BUILDING SITES. TO bo sold by auction, ou Thursday, 27th inst., at Arthur's Mart, Queen-street, 12 o'clock noon, 15 SOPKRIOR ALLOTMENTS, on the main road situated opposite the late iS. Bartley, Hsq., property, and adjoining Mr Howard's, within a short distanoe of tho wharf; plea santly situated, and well sheltered; having a fine view. Tebmb :—One-third cash on the fall of tho hofnmer, the balanoa can remain on mortgage for two years at 6%. Also, 9 Splendid Allotments in tho Government Township, on the Point, commanding a most extensive and uninterrupted view, and some of them having a water frontage. Ternia Cash. R. ARTHTJR, Auetuißeer. TUESDAY, JANUARY 18. FLOUR, CHEESE, AND BACON. G. W. BINNEY "V\TILL sell, by public auction, at his V» Mart, Oueen-streot, on Tuesday, 18th January, at 11 o'clock, 10 tons Flour (sacks) <i tons Flour (100'u) 15J tons Flour (5Va) 5 tons Flour, Seconds (50'b) 15 tons Flour, Seconds (sacks) 30 cases Cheese (Canterbury) 2 cases Bacon and Hams (Canterbury). Terms at Sale. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. G. W. BISHEY HAS received instructions to sell by publlo auction, at his Mart, on Wednes day, January 19th, at 12 o'clock, AH that Piece or Parcel of Land being part of Lot 23, of Subdivision into Lots of Su burban Allotment 8, of Section T, in the Suburbs of Auckland, havinga Frontago of 33 feet to Karangahapo Road, and being tho ■wholo ot the Land comprised, in Mortgago, registered as No. 6,6411. Upon the above are 2 Two-nlory Honses, well and faithfully built, and situated between the Jewish Cometry and Mr Thomas B9lohor"s. Terms at Sale. W. S. COCHRANE.] [JAMES BACRF. MONDAY, JANUARY 81. By Order of the Mortgagee. FREEHOLD PROPERTIES, HOBSON AND CHAPEL BTRKBTS. SIXTY ACRES, HUNUA. THE subscribers will sell, at their Rooms, Fort streot, on Monday, 31st instant, at twolvo o'clock, Part of Lot 17, Section 30. having a frontago of 50 feet to Hobson-street and 50 feet to Chapel-3treet by a through depth of 333 links, with all buildings thereon erected. Lots 8, 9, 10 and 12, sub-division Lots 20,21, and 22, Section 23, having a frontage of CO feet to Lower Hobson-street. and 20 feet frontage to a baok street, with all buildings* thereon. Lot 170, Hunua. containing 60 acres. Full particulars in future issue. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W. S. COCHRAKE.I [JAS. DACRE, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19. YACHT ' RIPPLE.' THE Subscribers will sell at feeir Rooms, Fort-street, on Wodncsday, 19th January, at 11 o'clock, THE TAOHX ' RIPPLE,' 7 toas. She is one of tho fastest vessels of her size in the harbour, and is 'winner of several Regattas and Prtoß, and would still give a good account ot herself if fittod with suitable spars and sails. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneer?; (Continued on Fourth Page.)