TELEGRAMS.

(FROII OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

CAMBRIDGE, this day, SALE OF RACING PRIVILEGES.

The privileges of the Cambridge Summer Meeting for two days realised as follows : —Grand-stand bar, £40; Temperance booth, £9 5s Cd; horse paddock, £2 7s ; cards, £11; _ Rates, £03 lGs. Mr H. E. Cotton ofliciated as auctioneer, and there was a good attendance of buyers.

% GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. THE ATTEMPTED IN JENDIAIUSM.I

The owner of the buildings in Willoughby street, which were attempted to be tired, has consented to their removal,

The Hape Creek mine is turning outjgood specitneus, and a parcel of alluvial gold was brought in from beyond the head of the Karaka on Tuesday. The country are about to torm the road np the Karaka and do away with the delapidated tramway. Tho Owharoa lias n very good prospect to commence the new year with. A number of now claims are about ta be taken up with every prospect of success.

TJE AKOUA. i A correspondent at To Arolia writes :— > " Within the past three days' about 200 miners have returned from holiday making, but still a large number are to arrive. The protection expired yesterday morning, but the usual twenty-four hours' grace was taken advantage of by almost everybody, and work was not resumed uutil to-day. A nnnibor, i probably thirty or forty of those j who were here betoro Christmas left I not to return, being disappointed at j finding that the precious metal could only, be obtained by iudustry and perseveranco but all those who have conio buck have dono so with a determination to thoroughly tost the iicld before giving it a bad name, which few I have just referred to, will no doubt do, if one may judge irom expressions of opinion which tell trom several of their lips previous to their departure. It is satisfactory to hud that there are so many who Btill possess faith in the lield, and who are determined to give an evidence of it by working their respective claims with renewed energy.

NEW PLYMOUTH, this day, AN AUCKLAND OFFENDEK.

At the Police Court this morning, Henry Kelly was brought up, charged with obtaining money on false pretences from Mr Wilson, of the Wavcrley Hotel, Auckland. The accused was remanded to Auckland.

WELLINGTON, this day THE DROWNED SEAMAN.

The body of the seaman, Walter Aicketts, who has been missing from the schooner Fleetwing, since the 31st ultimo, was found floating iv the harbour today. From_ the scanty clothing on the body, there is no doubt that deceased attempted so swim off to his vessel and was drowned.

At the inquest on the infant found dead in bed yesterday, a verdict of accidental death from suffocation was returned.

POLICE COURT.- This Day.

(Before R. C. Barstow, Esq., R.M.). DRUNKENNESS. Maria Elizabeth Drummond pleaded guilty to drunken and riotous conduct yes terday in Chancery-street. Fined 20s aud costs.

SUNDAY DRINKING,

Mary Coyle was called upon to answer a charge of committing a breach of the Licen sing Act, 1871, section 3S, by supplying alcoholic liquor to Richard Davis at the Scotia Hotel on Sunday, the 2nd January. Mrs Coyle said Davis was in her employ, and she would admit giving him the beer, but sh« did not sell it to him.

His Worship said that she was not charged with selling, but with supplying. Mr Pardy said that Constable Connor was passive the hotel, and saw Davis coming out with a cau of beer. He spoko to Mrs Coyle, who honestly told the truth about it.

His Worship took a favourable view of t ho case, and imposed a fine ot 20s and costs.

AN UNEXECUTED THREAT,

Elizabeth Drummond was charged with using threatening language to-wards Mrs Veßey, and calling her sundry names, on the 3rd inst. On payment of 7s the charge was with drawn.

BUBBLES ON THE WATER,

George Dower was charged with assault ing William Denny Veale by striking him with a pulley-block, and threatening to hammer the life out of him. Mr George appeared for defendant. William Denny Veale deposed that he was a master mariner. On going on board his vessel Dower caught hold of him, tipped him over, and said he would knock his brains out. He was struck on the head with a pulley-block by Dower, and he could not predict what the result would have been if a person had not asked him if he was going to murder the man. To Mr George: Had words with defen dant about the ownership of a boat, hie was prepared, however, with his legal claim. He bought the boat of which Dower was previously the owner. Dower used insult ing language, and he ordered him ashore. Daniel Fallon, contractor, saw what occurred. There was an altercation, when Dower strack at "Veale with a block. Robert Notten, master of the vessel, gave evidence. Voale wa3 on a plank, and Dower turned him off, swearing he would do something dreadful; and when witness spoke, Dower threatened to put him over board. .. Mr George addressed the Court, and said it arose out of a question of title, which Mr Dower would explain. George Patrick Dower, Master Mariner, deposed that on the night prsvious he wanted to go on board, when Veale sent for a policeman, but when Sergeant Martin ame up he refused to take him onagroundless charge. The boat was his property, and he complained of the careless manner in which the boat had been used. This and another boat were the property of Mrs Dower and children. Complainant was continually persecuting him in a variety of ways and •was fast destroying his peace of mind. To His Worship : He had made over the boats to bis wife and childing, and Veale was the trustee. He did not exactly make the boat over for the benefit of his creditors. Mr George : His creditors have been all satisfied. ilis Worship: lam glad to hear it. Mr George briefly addressed the Court, and defendant was ordered to pay a fine of 40s, costs 21s, or to be imprisoned for one month with hard labour, also to find sureties to keep the peace for six months, himself in £50, and two sureties in £25 each.

TILLY JONES,

Matilda Jones, alias Tilly the Terrible, of Chancery Lane, was charged with com mitting a violent assault on Mrs Maria McGuinness, by striking her and threaten ing further violence. Prisoner pleaded guilty. Mr Pardy somewhat humourously narrated the circuafttances. Tilly Jones, or the "Terrible, was exhibiting in William street to the full delight of the ducklings of the locality, swinging her arms and legs about in a wild, unwomanly manner, which brought people to their doors to witness Tilly's freaks. Unfortunately, Mr3 Mc- Uuinuess.aquietly disposed person.happened at the moment to come out of her cottage door foi a pail of water, s.nen Tilly, think ing her a good mark, suddenly rushed forward and struck Mrs McGuinness on the nose without the least provocation, much to tbe astonishment of the person assaulted. Tilly, in a depressed tone of voice, moaned"Alltrue." Owes no grudgeto Mrs MiGuinness. Was quite drunk. Fined 40a ard costs, or 14 day 3. This was all the business.

CRICKET MATCHES TO*- MORROW.

The following matches are fixed for to-mor row :— _ Union v. Onehunga 2nd. Eleven.— Players: Ring, Lawrenc°, Sinclair (2), Archibald (3), Hill, Bollard, J. Hanna, and l'orsyth; emergency B. Bachanan and Harvey. ... _ . West End v. PARNELL.-West Eud: Lynch (captain), Arneil, Macky, Isaac, Coleman, Day, Colgan, Butler, Cluyce, King, and Mitchell. Parnell: Brooks (2), Crawford, Sadler, Brown, Luinpkin, Gsorge, Nairn (2), Priestley, and Cooper. North Shoes v. Auckland United.— North Shore : Burgess, McGechie, Webster, Wynyard, Waterhouso, Swanson, Carter, Shaw, Yates, Wells, and White, th Auckland United and North [Shore, on tee Domain ground at 2. The United Lam are- Muraford, MacCormick (2), Jankham (2), Dufaur (2), Teatro, Ivens. ervia, and Cromwell. Return match between the Second Eleven West End and Devenport, take place in the Domain. Players :-\Yest End-Harma, Woods, Wallace, Waymouth, Butler, Bant field, Stovin, Cooper, Lewis, Sullivan, and Courtayne. Devenport:—H., W., and «. Wynyard, Sims, Frazer, McDougall, Keid, McLean, Bartley, Sibbing, and Niocol.

SCINTILLATIONS.

"Ho brlot; fcr it is win words as with sun beams: the moro tlioy nro oondonsod, tho doopor they burn."—Soutiikv.

An "Unspeakable"Place.—Dum(b)frics. A " Relieving Ollicer."—General Roberts. The Heal Owe do Cologne.—The debt on the cathedral.

The best way to get help in this world is to help yourself. In general, pride is at the bottom of all great mistakes.

Those who trample on the helpless will cringe to the powerful. Uniforms are being supplied to the gaol ollicials in Wellington. Europeans have defeated a Maori tootball team at Greytown.

The Kent in tho Clouds.—That of tho average liish landowner.

What You may Expect at the Aquarium Circus.—Sea-horses.

The Best Means of Cooling Parucllite Ardour.—Plenty of pole-ice. Harry Power lias bien playing in comedy with great suceees in Wellington. Mr A. McDonald, M.11.1!., ia in town, anil will shortly address hia constituents at Tauranga,

A model cottage for Intending Bottlers at To Puke is being built by Mr Corlctt, of T>iuranga.

Tho census enumerators were fretted yesterday. The census is to bo taken this year. An "Hiwk-tick" Expedition,—Going to listeu whether the clock has stopped or not.

Daniel Grove, who will be remembered as a prominent Thames man, has beau en nayeil by the Indiau Phconlx Company.

Messrs Larkins' and O'lirien have com mei)ced the contract for tho completion of the KawuKawa railway.

A monument to be erected to the memory of Miss Dobic has been landed at New Plymouth, A man named Follcy attempted suicide by jumping trom the steamer iMokau into the Wiiitarn river.

Women detest a jealous man they do not love. Slill more do they detest a man they do love who ia uot jealous.

A Massachusetts husband and wifo were one day recently travelling on tho Old Colony lino with their twenty-ouo chil dren.

Five new French steamships have bceu booked on the Clyde for a new French ship ping company, to ply between Franco and America.

Epiphany Church celebrated its anniver sary last night by a special service, which the Rev. Archdeacon Maunsell con ducted.

Mr J. 11. Walter, lalo Mayor of Dunodin, has been defeated by Mr Arthur Scoular for a vacant seat in the Council. Majority, 270 votes.

The coach faro betweou Hamilton and Cambridge has been reduced to half-a-crown by the competition between tho rival 'busses.

A good deal of hay has been lost in the Waikato by the showery weather. Messrs Goodfellow oiler one 25 acie paddock to anyone who will clear it off. James Rowe, of Kihikihi, has been sent to Mount Eden gaol for two months for stealing a sovereign from Mr A. Dick, store keeper.

C. Chaplin, the beekeeper, who lias arrived in Christchurch from England, is said to be a splendid manipulator of bees, treating them like common honsc-llica. Among the successful candidates in this year's class of the Cambridge University Higher Examinations is Miss llelon Glad stone, daughter of the Premier.

GOOD TEMPLAR GRAND LODGE.

THE public meeting of the session was held last evening iv the Temperance Hall, but was thinly attended, as the public were not, aware of its beiug held, scarcely auy publicity having been given to it. Brother Johnston, G.W.C.T., occupied, the chair, and, after the singiDg of a Temperance ode, delivered the opening addre;s, iv which he characterised the cause which they had met to advocate and discuss, as a great aud noble one. It was in favour ot the physical and moral elevation of humanity, lie had been a worker for twenty years, and regretted that so many of his earlier years should have been passed in comparative inactivity in relation to the sweeping curse of the people. He urged upon his hearers the necessity of following iv his footsteps and doing their utmost to annihilate the foe of human prosperity and human happiness. Mr S. Hemus, a local veteran in the cause, depicted the evils of the drinking customs in striking terms, aud was certain that the good effects of total abstinence far exceeded the physical advantages of Holloway's|pillß aud ointment, because, in the one instance, pills could only ailed the body, while total abstinenceinlluenccd the heart, the affection, and the mind, Mr Hemus considered that, as an old man, he might give way to a little play of fancy. He would, therefore, review briefly some of the social aspects of the question, and spoke chiefly on the antago nistic influences of "love and alcohol," and shewed that in homes were the latter was introduced, the former invariably took to itself wings and flew away, The speech was both amusing a&d instructive. Mr Speight, M.H.R., next came forward with a speech full of vigour, earnestness, facts, and figures. Mr Speight said that in England there were ISu.OOO houses licensed for the sale of strong drink. That was one public-house for every thirty-six inhabited houses. In New Zealand there were 2,000 houses licensed for the sale of strong driuk. That was one public-house for every forty one inhabited houses. There was an army of paupers in KngUud to the number of 975,000 persons. In England 142 millions had been spent in 1879. Upwards of 800 millions had been spent in drink during six years, o- sum equal to the national debt. Iv New Zealaud, in 1879, there was expended on strong drink £346,999. Upon the basis of population, these figures repre sented an expenditure of £4 6s a head in Eugland and upwards of £6 in thi3 colony. The dabt of the colony commenced in 1870, and had arisen to 26 millions. But the people had expended since then on drink 27 millions. Here was a more fertile field of operation for the statesman than even the property tax. He was glad to say that there was a falling off in thu traffic in the I year 1879. Mr Speight's speech throughout, was ot a temperate and studied character, I and the facts he adduced were well worthy the attention of thoughtful persons who have the welfare of the colony at heart. Brother Price, of Wellington, spoke of the temperance question in its manifold economic aspects for 55 minutes. Mr Price made many excellent remarks on progress and various reforms, showing that there was a good deal of truth in the term fanaticism, which was frequently applied to total abstainers, for without enthusiasm it was impossible to succeed. He was sorry to see so small an audience, but it was quite as large an he anticipated con sidering that the Grand Worthy Councillor had failed in advertising and announcing the meeting by j.'acard. He would suogest that another publio meeting should be held before they left Auckland, as he would like it as a test meeting. Mr Price's speech was too long; had It been one half the length it would have been more effective upon the mind* of the listeners. We would respectfully suggest to Brother Price that he should condense his thoughts on the next occasion and bring his excellent remarks within reasonable limits, excepting in the case of a lecture. During the evening a chnir of ladies and gentlemen sang, " We'll make the Foe Ketreat," "Sound the Clarion," and one or two others, under the direction of Mr John Jenkins, and led by Mrs Bettany.

THEATRE ROYAL.

"H.M.S. Pinafore," The concluding performance of "The Wreck of the Pinafore" was given last night. This evening " H.M.S. Pinafore' will be reproduced for a brief season of two ui"hts, and on Monday the comedy-drama entitled "The New Magdalen," adapted from Wilkie Collins' novel of the eamo board will be presented before the play going public. The cast lor " Pinafore 'is as follows :-Mrs Lingard as Josephine, Mr Lin«ard as Sir Joseph Porter, Miss Adelle as Buttercup, Miss Huran as Hebe, Mr Crai" as the Bosun, Dr Wratford as Dead eye,°Mr Dawson as Racketraw, and Mr Campbell as Captain Corcoran.

AUCKLAND SHARE MARKET.

JANUARX 7TII, 1831,

Bin* of New Zealand-£2l; buyera, £21; sel lers £212s 8d National Bank-Sellers, G7s Gd Colonial Bank-Bnyers, 47s New Zealand Insurance—Sellers, <23 6d South British Insurance—633; buyers, 52s 6d National Insurance—Sellers, 27a Union Insuranco—lßs 6d Colonial Insuranca-Buyers, 9a Od Auckland Gas-Buyera. £10 7s 6d Union Sash and Door-S5 10; buyers, £5 10s: SBNew Zealand Loan and Mercantlle-£5 5s to £5 23 64; buyers, £5; sellers, £5 5s Bay of Islanda Coal Co.-Buyers. £815? New Zealand 9hipplng Co.-Buyers, 853 Moanatilri -Sellers. 31s Alburnla— Buyers, 35s Caledonian—Buyers, 13s Golden Crown—Buy era, 8s 6a1; sellers, 9j Tokatea— Buyers, 2s Queen of Beauty-6s: Bayers, 5s Gd Columbia-3a; buyers, 2s 6d; seller*, 3a JO3KPH NEWMAN, < ' ' - :.. —.C&ftiEflia?'.

BOARD OF EDUCATION.

TiiK fortnightly meeting of tho Board of Education took place this afternoon. Pre sent : Messrs J. M. Clark (chairman), T. Peacock, J. May, P. L. Prime, S. Luke, J. M. Dargaville. D. Goldic, F. J. Moss, aud W. P. Moat.

Meetings of Householders. — A printed list was submitted of tho times aud places of the annual meetings of house holders in the various districts. It was stated to bo almost exactly the same as the list adopted last year.-The list was np proved. Executive Committee's Report.—lhe report ot this Committee stated (1) That the Committee have authorised acceptance of the tender of Joseph Hare, juu. (£37 18.i), for lining Kaeo School and providing chimney. (2) That the Committee recom mend the acceptance of the lowest tender (W. A. Spiers', at £635), for tho erection of a school and teacher's house at Dargavillo. (3) Also tho nccoptnnco of tho lowest tender (IJphnum Mills at £97 10s) for additions aud improve ments to tho teachers house, Tauranga Creek—The report was adopted. Requested Return.— Ihe Minister for Education applied for a return of the Board's liabilities and requirements m tho matter of school buildings.—Author ised.

Open Scholarship Competition.— Tho Committee appointed to deal with this matter reported that six candidates com peted for tho tlirco open scholarships which were offered aud that it had been to recom. mend the award of a scholarship each to the candidates numbered 1, 2, and 4, respectively in an attached list while the candidates numbered 3, and C were entitled to certificates of proliciency. The names of tho candidates, and tho num ber of marks obtained by each are as follow :—No. 2—H. W. Colebrook (A.C. and G. School), 814 marks, out of a possible 1,1!26 ; No. 1-James M. French (A.C. aud U.S.), 790 marks; No. 4—Robert M. My burn (A.C. aud U. 8.), 78(5 marks ; No. 3— C. U. Biss (A.C. and G.S.), 741 marks ; No. 5-Kobert Mcars (liev. Peter Mason's school), o'B3 marks; No. G ,l. 11. 11. Pounds (A C. and G.S.) 062 marks. Colebrook, French, any Hybnru therefore obtain the ecbolarehips, uud Hiss ond Pounds certificates or proficiency. - Upon tho motion of Mr Peacock it was agreed to reconimeud the Board of Governors tc" grant these live youths free tuition at the Grammar Sehoo'. FINANCK.— A rough estimate of tho Board's receipts and expenditure during tho past year was laid on tho table.—The esti mate was approved. OTONOA.—Mr Ellingham'B tender (£218), for the erection of a school house at Utouga was accepted. Tuaicau.—Tho following tenders wero received for tho erection of a teacher's house at Tuakau : H. J. Baker, £305 ; W. G. Bunting, £308; J. Jfllineham, £323 ; David Jackson, £335 ; and F. W. Dawsou, £3C'O.—Maker's tender was ac cepted.

Dispute With the City Committee.

A letter was received from the Auckland School Committee forwarding a protest (already published) to the Board's declared intention of taking over the Wellealcy strcct school as a Training Collego and Practising School. The Chairman said that in tlna matter had caused considerable interest and been noticed in the public he had, after consultation with the Executive Committee, had a statement prepared defining the Board's position in relation to the matter, uud poiuting out the authority given it under the Hoard. It that statemeut were approved it could go forth to the power throughout the Press as tho Board's version of tho affair, The Chairman then read the following statement: — I have looked iuto the Act and correspond ence bearing upon the point at issue, I lind that the Education Act authousea the establishment of normal schools and train ing colleircs, and empowers the Governor in-Council to make regulations providing for their management. These regulations provide that the Board of the district shall have the entire control and management, subject to certain provisions, and to regula tions to be made by them aud approved by tho Minister of Education. The regula tions, moreover, require that each training college shall have a practising school ill connection with it. TUe Board may estab lish or maintain a public school to be used as a practising school, or may njirco with any school committee tor the use of any public school for the purpose, subject to certain conditions. It appears that this Board has decided upon the recommendation of the department to tollow the course adopted at JJuuedin, and ilso at Christchurch, •where there is ouo I'ractiring-school set apart for the purpose, under tho Board's individual coutrol aud xuthority. It mu.3t not be supposed that these practi«ing schools are different from ather public schools. They arc, in fact, public schools under tho Act. The course Df instruction is precisely the same. They liave a regular stalT of trained aud certiu :ated teachers. The principal of the college arranges for the studeuts in training uudcr liis charge to practice teaching in the various classes, and a certain time has to bo spcut in so doiu<,'. The department lias always regarded training institutions us of such importance 119 to be almost in riispensablc to the system of public echool education. Their object is to furnish an adequate supply of trained teachers for the whole district. Indeed the regulations go further in requiring tho Board to admit students from other districts in which no such institution exists. The 'department has ofteu urged the Board to establish a Training College in Auckland, and it is In consequence of their representations that action has been taken in that direction. A special grant of £2000 is paid to the Board annually for the training of teachers, in return for which the department requires the Board to maintain an institution orgauiscd in accordance with the»e regulations. The Board is therefore committed to the establishment of a train ing college in Auckland, and is strictly bound by the regulations. Turning to the correspondence I find that two years ago (December, 1878) the Board proposed to the committees of the three city schools to amalgamate their districts into one as a means to facilitate the esrablishment oi the training college and practising school. A conference was held between representatives of the committees and of the Board, and in January 1879 the three dis tricts were combined into one. A com mittee was elected, and on their assuming office they asked the Board (in -writing) what schools they had to take charge of. la reply [dated 18th February, 1879], tho Committee wero informed as follows :— " It is proposed to use the Wellesley-street school as a practising school in connection with the Training College about to be established under the Government Regula tions. In the meanwhile, until the ap pointment of a principal and the complo tion of other arrangements for opening the College, the Board desire that your Com mittee will undertake the local supervision of that school and the administration of the School Fund in respest of it." This letter was acknowledged by the Committee on the 6th March, 1879 ; and from that date to the present time, the Committee have acted accordingly. Inference to tho subject was made in the Board's annual re port for 1879, printed and published with the Kducationl Budget. Again in April last, at the time of the transfer of the Choral Hall to Weliesley-street, the Com mittee were reminded of the arrangement previously made, as follows:—As your Committee are aware, the school will bo used as the practising school in connection with the Teachers Training College" [letter dated sth April, 1880]; and still more recently, by the circular dated 2lßt August last, the Committee were informed that the grant to school fund in respect of Wellesley-street School, was made until 31st December, 1880. As already shown, the Training College is intended to benefit the whole education district at large by providing duly qualified teachers for country as well as for town schools. At tho same time, while the Board is bound to conform to the Govern ment regulations for its maintenance and management, it is evident that if any want of school accommodation should be created thereby, it will devolve upon the Board to make provision lor the same to jmeet thfi necessities of the case." The Chairman after explaining the precise bearing of the Act upon the matter, moved that a reply saould be sent to tho Committee in accordance with tho the statement which he had read. Mr Goldie expressed dissatisfaction with the Board's letter of the 18th February last, informing them that the Board proposed to take the school over. It seemed to him that tbo clause in the act provided for a conference with the Com mittee, and an agreement with it be fore the school could be taken over. The Board's position was untenable, and the sooner the Board met the Committee and arranged matters in an amicable spirit the better. Mr Peacock pointed out that the clause referred to could not determine the present casef aa the Wellesley-street school from the beginning bad been reserved as a Training School, and its interim control only handed over to the Committee. - Mr Dargaville concurred in this opinion. ("■mm hut mi uiimi in nwinvw! n rniw

He was assured that the whole dispute iiad arisen out of a misuuderatandinj,' ou the part of the Committee which the Press appeared to participate in. The Government had granted £2,000 per annum to the Board for the training school, aud it would be hard if the Board were prevented from carrying out its intentions with respect to that money. He would be curious to leavn whar reply the Committee would make to the chair man's statement. He would second the motion. Mr Moss objected to the despatch of the propscd letter, as having a tendency to widen the breach between the Com mittee and the Board. Tho Act con fcired upon tho Committee the control of educational matters within the district, and the Board would be assuming a so»ious responsibility in taking over a school at tended by more than 1000 pupils. The Committee represented the pareuts, and it was a fair inference that they objected to the control of their children's education king taken from the committee (their direct representatives) by the Board, which was not responsible for theai. Again the Board had been elected by the committees, and it was therefore a serious thine for it "to begin by supplying the power ot its constituents. Mr Peacock suggested tho substitution of the following proposition for tho Chair man's :—" That tho Committee be referred to the conditions under which the Wcllesley strcotschool was temporarily handed over to them as contained in the letter of tho Board dated , and that their nltoution be called to the fact that tho Board is acting on the lirst alternative contained in clause 5 of tho Governors regulations, which empowers it to "establish a practising school," and not under the second alternative, which requites it to agree with a committee for tho pos session of a school previously in uso as a permanent public school. Ho hud been under tho impression that only a portion of tho Wollesley-strcct school was required for the purposes of the Training College, but sull m view of the whole coricsiiondenco ho did not think that the Committee had a leg to stand upon. After somo further discussion Mr Pi acock withdrew liia tuiggcuted proposition. The motion was about to be put when Mr Mobs askod for delay rather than Hint sucli au action nhould bo decided 011-lmnd. He strongly dissouted fiom the proposed letter guing forth, at nnyrato, ns au expies sion oi his views- It would only widen the existing breach. After further discussion, which wo aro compelled to hold over, tho Chairman's motion was carriod. Mcbsis Dnrgaville, Luko, Moat, May, Prime, and the chair. man voting for it, and Mewrs Moss and tioldie against it, Tho discussion was still proceeding when wo went to press.

OUR WELLINGTON TELE GRAMS.

WELLINGTON, this sftcrnoon. Messrs. Hall and Bby^k returned from tho South to-day. A meeting of tho Executive Council took place at Govern ment House at noon to-day, tho Governor presiding Mcmis. Hall, Lick, Atkiimon, Bryco, and Kolleston wore present. Tho business was of tho usual formal routino character.

CHATHAM ISLAND MUIIDER. &

Papers relating to tho Chatham Island mnrderor, Wharenpa, was received today, and aio under consideration of the G( yernmont. It is generally believed tl.o death sentence will not be carried out. THE GOVEUNOIt'S TOUIt.

Tho Governor and Mr Rolleston start at 10 to-night in the Hinenioa for Monukau.

CORRESPONDENCE.

THE LADY JOCELYN PASSENGERS.

(To the Editor.)

Sir,—l had proponed to myself the pleasure of interviewing the passengers per Lady Jocelynthis morning to point out to them that there are- curtain Government lands in the North which they ought to visit before hastily decidiug upon nuy location. _ 1 speak of land of the best quality, little kuown to Europeans, and which may he hud direct from tho Crown through the Wasto Lands Board. I am willing to accompany inteuding settlers North early next week to inspect these laud*. If any of tho Lady Jocolyn passengors will call nt my liouso in Parnell this OTcning or to-morrow evening after 7 p.m. I shall bo glad to give them every information. Let me add that 1 havo no pecuniary iutercst to serve in this matter, and I have no land to sell.—Yours, &C,

J. M. Dakgavilmj.

P.S.— I proposo that tbo new arrivals shall aocompany me to the survey ollioo and get what information the ofliciala can afford before starting North.-J.M.D.

"KUA MAOA TE TAWA."

(To the Editor.)

Slß,—llegnnling tho explanation, of the much-handled expression of To Whiti s " Kua maoa tc tawa," 1 fiud on inquiry, thnt Tawhiao, at n native meeting Borne years ago, u»ed a similar 'Uwa' expression, somewhat after this style:—E kite koe i nga morehu o nga tahataho, tukua mai; kia toi te tawa, hacre kia mangu, whaka hipa whakataba. This would lead ono to infer, either thnt the ' tawa berry' is a favourite subject of Maori oracular deliver ances, or that Tc Whiti is merely the mouthpiece of Tawhiao. I oiler no tratisla tion of this kingly effusion, as no doubt doctors would again differ in the interpreta tion ; and this being an expression of tho past is not worthy to become the subject of multitudinous discussions similar to those provoked by To Whiti's ambiguous message.—l am, &c, S. A. Kkesinq.

Cambridge, Waikato.

"THE COOKED POTATOES."

(To the Editor.)

SIB,—I see that Te Whiti's subsequent ut. terances have explained the above, and shown that you were correct _in your interpretation. Anyone acquainted with tho genius of the language and the character of tho peoplo would have so explained it. Mr Colenso, as you see, quite missed the point, as ho often has dono, from his want of an idiomatic knowledge of Maori.—Yours, Reo MAOKI.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, JANUARY 7.



Board ana jttesidence- A VACANCY for several boarders at Woodbine Cottago, Groy-etrect. Terms, ' £1 per •week , OVYK JN U X BROWxi B HOT.ttL HOB3ON-STRKKT Boaord and Lodging -20s per week (olngle room) —gsw uraDery. ¥~A 8 T FK W DAYS OF Tnß G C S E if t A A E T P I (dissolution of partnership ON THE 31st DECEMBER. For the remaining days of the SALE, the Balance of the Stook will be Marked In Plain Figures, at SLAUGHTERING PRICES, to nable a CLEARANCE to bo effected. THE GOODS MUST BE DISPOSED OF, Aud.therofore, BARGAINS such aa have never before been offered in the city will bo obtainable during the NEXT SEVEN DAYS. CALL AND INSPECT, ONLY ONE 'WEEK LONGER. & J^ E C X, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, ETC., Quekn Stkert, Auckland.



Wanted.. WANTED KNOWN—Tho Grand Now Yoar Advertisement of Toys, Dra pery, Booia, 4c, &0., will bo found ia tho 3rd column, Ith pago.-W. 11. Dampior. WANTED, a Waiter.—Governor Brown Hotel, Hob3ou-Btreot. WANTED, a Youth used to the trade. G. Hulrao, Butcher, Qaccn-street. WAITED, a respectable Errand Uoy, atonco.-Crawford, Chomißt, Newton. ANTED, a good Shoeing Smith ; wagca,£3 a-week.—John Dick.Glaborne. : ANTED, a Baker.—Apply JNewton ' Bakery. WANTED KNOWN.—Ratepayers to meot To-night, In the Hall, Otahuhr.l ( ANTED to Sell, at once, for cash, a nioo littlo Farm of ovor 150 aorea; near > all level land; line frontage; all r.loared ;os an acre.—Apply to Publisher Stab Ofllco. ANTED, at Hanuaford's Auckland Registry, Queen and Darby streets.- : Female Servant (Walkato). nurjegirl kept. : iiNTED.a thorough General Servant; '. small family; another girl kept.—For : address, Mr J. Young, Grocer, Bhorlknd-atroer. i ANTED, a Nurse-girl, about 14 yeara of ago; references required.— . Apply to Mra C. K. Ooolce, Ponsonljy ltoad. WANTED, a Good General Wervant; [ references requirod. — Apply to Mrs Macdonald, Yin.-ont-Btrcot. ANTttD, to Board Three or Four Young Mon, or board thomso:ves for '1 h reo Furnlahed Bed-rooma,—Apply ISTAn olllce ] \\J ANTED, immediately, two lust-class ' T T Dressmakers. — Milno and Choyco'B , Cheapaido Houso. Uuuonstreot. AN'i'Jti), a good General Servant.— Applj to Mrs F. Uosser, Norfolk stroot, Ponsonby. _ ______ AJNTKD, u~Hanuaford's Auckland HcgiSLry, Queen and Darby streets,— I Femalo llotu' Servant (ICaipara); wages, 153. W" Aft TED, a steady uiiddlo-ttgcd Mau , to assist on a farm; light work.—Apply i Btaii Ofllue, To-morrow, ttt 1 o clock. i ANTED, a smart active Lad for a Uutoher'n Shop.—M. lirearloy, HoDson- Btrout. ! AN I'JSD, a respectable Girl about 15 , or l(i years of ago.-Apply to Mm A. 3' i Kussol), Uruoe-atreot, eonaonby. WANTED at"liannaford's" Auckland ! Hunlstry, Uuoun and Darby btrootti.- Fomalo sotvunla to mtlk (Counuy). WANTED, a Girl to make herself i generally useful, and olonp at homo.— i Apply T. Ualn. t'onfoetioner, Oicy-atroot. i WANTED, Tenders (labour only) for j Building Doublo Chlmnoy on Mount Hosklll ltoad, nt 3 p.m. To-morrow.—X. Cair unil Son, fur Uontractor. ANTED, at llannaford's Auckland Konlatry, Quoon nnd Darby-atrccts— KarmCouplu; ono child not objected to it not too young. j WANTED TO LET, iv the city, a : Four-roomed Cottugo: unlimited ({round. ] Working man proforred.—Hannaford'a Auok- , land Registry. , ANTED, a Pressman j nono but a thoroughly comtoionthiuid need apply, iviust be a steady man.-J. Trciiwlth'a hoot Factory, Wakelleld-stroot. WANTED, Lady ior the Country, to , Teach Littlo Old ; do Ntodlowork. and , have a Knowledge of Miiblc.—Apply to Mrs 11. J', Keitt!)or«toiiL', uuvonport ANTED, by a Lady, a situation aa Uovernoaaor Compaulon; highest ro ferences.—apply to " M.T.," box IK), Post Ollico, Auckland. WANTED, a Small Tubular Steamer's ' Boiler, not less than 1 and not above 0 feet long.—Apply at tho Cheap Fnrnlturo Marl, Vietoiia. Billet tCaat, next the Public liot_Uathg. I ANTJiD KNOWN.—Public Hull, OUhuhu, Hatepayers' Meeting at 7 30 TONIGHT, hhall the C'attlo grazo upon the Green Lano3Or nut. ANTED, Tenders will lie received until Monday, at noon, for Hie Erection of Two Chimneys and other brickwork. J'lans 1 on tho proinljea.—John Breton. VlncHit-Stroit^ i WANTED, at llanuaford's Auckland Registry, Queen and Darby atrcota.— Femalo Sorvanta (North ijlioro). ANTKD, Ladies to call at William Kattray'u, 60 Q. ocn-strcot, and pur cluso Chenilln and Silk Fringe at ii 3d, worth !!s Cd ; alao. Parachutes at 8s Gd and 'Js Od, wortli 10i (ill and 12^ lid. WANTED KNOWN, The Wild Goats on irowicic Hlllt, m»y skip about and , pity; but not a calf upon tho groon to Otahuhu , may etray,—Ratepayers' meeting to-night. . ANTED to Let, l'urui.licil Bedroom j ond Sitllngroom, Quocn-Btrcct (-plendld j v!ow). with or ■without attendance—Address, ( thii ollico. l WANTED, where a General Servant is koi>t, a roapoctable Person for light housowork mid plain sowing,—Apply at Star Ollico for addr-83. WANTED, Purchasers tor 'M Choice Assorted Kinds of Crocoa Bulb*. Just nrrived from Kn«lan-1 i» first clasa ordor.- Thomas Btoadman, Auckland Seed Duto'. aInTKJT~KNOWN, "That I have removed from tho City Market to tho Central Marknt, cornor of Queen and Darby streets. Hoe my advertisement olsowhero.— J. W. Knight. ANTED KNOWN-For Sale, n Blacksmith's business in tho Country.— Apply to J. Wilson and Co., Breakwater Road, ( Auckland. \\J ANTED a Photographer's Assistant. Vt —j»pply BUting particulars as to capa bilities and anlary, and enclosing photo., to VV. A. Collls, Photographer, New I'lyu.onth. AN'FED, a General Servant, nuist be gootl plain cook and laundress; Wanted also, a Housemaid.—Apply Mrs W. Whition, Waterloo Quadrant. ANTED KNOWN, that you can DresJ well for a small weekly paymnnt by going to Munro and Milligan. hoe advortlso ment on front page. WANTED, Admirers of the Keautiful, Purchaiers of tho Useful, and Studfnlß of tho Kconomicai, to osll and inspect tho Goods just rocelved por s.s. 'Durham.' from London, at tho Novelty Depot, 111, Quoen-strcot. Every articlo 1b marked in plain figures, at rnces hitherto unknown In Audcland^.^ Opposito Tonka's Mart \\T ANTED KNOW N. To All In Want of Monoy.-L. H. Neumegen 1b propared to advance tho sanio on personal or any other security, repayable by weekly inatal ments.-Noto tho addrcsa: 165, Queen-street, opposito Uib Savings' Bank. j WANTED KNOWN.—Stationery at Knglish price?. Ruled Noto Priper, cre»m l«id, 2d por qnlro ; Knvelopcs, 2d per packet; Foolsoap and Letter, 9d per quire. * U kind* of Kancy Noto Paper and Knvelopes; Mouaolnfc Stationery, Account, Pass, and Pocket Books, Pens, Pencils, Bibloe, Albums, &c, &0., at prices hitherto unknown In Auck land ; a few Hobs Puzzles left, at Is; 'ho Gamo of Trovolo. Is Od : Tom Thumb Printing Press. 8s: Climax Dalor, 30s: Automaton Pencil Stamp. 7s 6d; the Initial Uubbor Stamps, 1b each, with pad and Ink for markiog linen or Btampine paper or envolopea. Supplied at Goodaon's, 111, Queen ■ street. - Obsorvo tho Address. WANTED, passencers by the Lady Jocelyn to know—tliat A. Bkttany has made special preparations for orivlrg them a real treat, and if they wish to beglnlifo In tho colony on careful and strictly economto prin ciples, bo that their first experiences hore may impress thorn favourably and may always he lookod baok to with feelings of delight, thoy will all call To-morrow at tho Centhal Stall, City Market, and BUY their Supplies of Provisions from tbo Auckland Provision and Dairy Produco Company, who koap tho Host-selected Stock of Buttor, Uncon, Hama, Cheese, &c, of any house in tho trado, and soil 20 por cent, cheaper than anyono olae. Wr, thoreforo, earnestly and very respectfully invite you to give us a call by way of a trial.—A. Bkttany, Manager. WORKING MEN I-Plenty of Go7d Tea at the T Pot for 1b 6d por lb; a good Sugar at 4d ; Iliee, 2Jd ; Corndour, 6d; Candles (full weights), lOd; Stoneless Jams, K.B. (the beat brand), only 7d; Marmalado, 8d; Fronch Prunes, 7d; Now Dates, 6d: Very Fino Pre aervod Ginger, Is per tin; Yorkshire Relish, 7Jd per bottle; Bloater Pasto, Od; Smoked Cod Roea, 9d; Kippered Herrings, Is; Goodall, Backhouao, and Co.'s Potted Ham, Tonguo, Beof, Strasburg, Mixed Gamo, Pheasant, Par tridge, only 7d pir tin; Ptes' Jowls, roduced to 3d.—F. Hewin and Brother, Quoon-street. ANTED KNOWN, from 9 o.m. to 6 p.m. daily, and until 10 p.m. on Satur day, the original, inimitable, and most bnllunt Illumination in Auckland, is to be seen at C. W. Goodaon's, 111, Qneen-street, tbo accredited Novelty Depoi. Trade motto: "Small profits and quick return*," or, " A nimble eix pence better than a Blow Bhilllrg."—Watches: Walt.ham, Key and Keyless; Geneva, Allu minium Silver, Gilt, and Metal Cases, from 30s; French-American Clocks and Alarms, com prising : Bight-day and Keyloas Frenoh, Ellip tical Carriage, Jokers, Pcop o'-Dsy, Carriago Alarms, Prince, Princess, Nutmeg, La Belle, Pirate, Wheel, Banner, &0., &c, from 7s 6d, excellent time-keepers, and handsome in appear anon. Fresh arrival of Potosl Silver Goods, being white all through (not platodl, wearing ecinal to silver, Forks, Spoons, Cups, Castors, Cruets, Waiters, Napkin Ringa, «tc; Gold and Silver Jewellery ; Alluminium, Gold and Silver plated, In Brooches and Sets. Studs, Rings, Soli taires, Necklets, &c: Elephant and Dog Inkstands ; Table and Pocket Cutlery in great variety; Knives nnd Forks, from 7s per dozen; Carvers from 4s Gd per pair; Pocket Knives, from 6d : Sycamore Broad Platters, from 2s 6d ; Knives, from Is Cd; Butohera' Knives, from 9d ; Scissor?, from Is; Japanese Scraps at 2d each, in great variety and great request; handsome Oleographs framed, at 2s osch; a splendid assortment of Lustres, Vasea, Glasß, Porcelain, and Chinnware, So., &c , at Goodson s, opposito Tonka's Mart. WANTED TO SELL (Cheap), Lot of Leather Machino Needles, onlyld doz. Christmas lards. 6d doz; lot of China Dolls, 6d to 13s each; 3-feet long Dross Dolla 6d to Is 6d; Large Boxes of Paints, with Brushes, only 9d; Riding Whips, 9d; Babies' Feeding Bottles, with two Brushes, only 9i; Plat?a, i and 5; Jugs, ito the set, only 4s 6d; Jugs, 3 to the set, 4s; Brown Teapots. lOd to 2s; Black Teapots, to 3s • Brown Teapots, with metal lids, 2s 6d to 4s: Tart Tins, 4 for 6d, 9 for Is; Yellow Pie Dishes, 8d to Is 3d; Tea, 2s lb, 18s box ; Lemon Peel, Is 6d lb: Light Blue, 8d lb; Harper Twelvetrees' Washings, only 6d doz: Clothes Pegß, i dozen for 6d, Is 3d a gross: Poison Cornflour, 8d lb: w ineg'asses. 6d each, 53 doz; Tumblers, 83 doz; the Victor Knife and Scissors Sharpener and Gla?s-cuttor,only 9d; Small Trays, Is: Sanco, 7d bottle; BBslns, 3d to 6d; lot of Large Pictures. Is each, 3 for 2s 6d ; Spectacles, Is pair, 3 pairs for 2a 6d; Kpsom Salts, 4d per dozen packets; Chambers, 23 and 2a 6d ; China Dolls' Heads, 8d to 4s each; Wire Nails. 141bs in a packet, only 23 6d : Plaid Matches, 6d and 7d doz; Glass Salt cellars, 4d ; Government Disinfecting Powder, for taking away all kinds of smells, only 6d lb Tar Koip, for sick rooms, 5 cakes for Cd; OniODS 2d lb, 71bs for 1b ; Nest Eggs. 5 for Gd; Chine ' Err Cups, only 2d eaoh,-H. Wattb, Pitt-atreet nr - • saiii k - jagg.* ::— :.~i—



Wanted. WANTED.— Ask for Waitc's Fruit Preserving Tins; and soa you get thorn, Sold by all Ironmongers, and at the Factory, < Fort-streot.-11. Walte, Wholesale Tinsmith. ANTED, 'Lady Jocclyn ' passengers to inspect 3. M. McLacblan's Stock ot Drapery, ht 218, Queen-street, opposite Wm. Me Arthur's large warehouse. Window Hoi landfill width", Gkt. _ WANTED, Ladies to know that Wil liam Ratlraj'. 6G, Queen-street, has receivel,ex 'Potosi,' 2, 4, and Gbutton Black, and 2 and 1 button Coloured Josephine Kid GHovcs. _ , \\J ANTED, to Sell (clicai>) 21b. tins of V» Fancy Biscuits, Gray, Dun', and Co., of Glasgow, la Gd; 2}lb tins o£ the Beat Salmon, only Is 2d per tin; lib tins 9J ; Carpet Tacks, 2d per paoket, 4 packets for Gd ; Cod lfiih, dd ptr Ib; also, 30 oases Fruit (assorted), oheap.—if. Watts, Pitt-street, , AC^TED KNOWN, that D. Goldie ia prepared to sell alt kinds of Buildim? and other Timber, including Hardwood, Spokes, Felloe?, Iron-Bark and Blue-Gum Shafts, Blocks, PftlinK* and Hiintfles, at his Yards. Lower Albeitstroet, near Dook, at the lowest cash prices. Tho timber, being under covor, is better than that purchased elsewhere. W" ANTED Known, that J, Morrison, AsphaJter, has RcmovoJ to hla Now Yard, Custom-house-street Wet, batweon Hob son and Nolson-streots. Asphalting attendod to jn tho shortest notice. Aloo, a L'irgo Stock of Vl rowood (cut and uncut), wholosalo and retail. my ANT E D KNOW N. Tho Auckland Timber Company have on liand several Job Lots of Building Materiale, ivhioh will bo sold as Great Bargains, to make room. AIBO, nil descriptions or Timber, Doom, Sashes, Mouldings, Joinery, Turnery, &c, at Lowest Price, q hOLDSHIP, Manager. ANTED KNOWN, that E. Carr and Son have to hand Building Timber In Kauri and White Piuo, Shingles, House Blooks. Palings, Posts; liailß, and Firewood in their Yard, Custom-hoiiße.streot West, opposite 3nd of Hobson-street, N.H,—The increasing demand fur Whito Pino hus Induced them to mrancfo for a constant tupply. W "ANTED, Strangers and Travellers visiting Auckland will find tho largest outfitting stock in tho Colony to selnct from ut tho NEW ZEALAND OLOTIIINQ KAOTOIiV. ThOU jundß of Custoniors testify to tho superior tiuality and lltting of tho garmonta made by tlißin. Auckland branoh: Queen-street (oppo iito Theatro Royal), and at Albort-street, 7'liamcs. , WANTED, NortiiHiiore excursionists to call at Mrs Fosters Luncheon Rooms [Iwo doors from tho Flagstaff Hotel), whero Ihoy can bo accommodated with Ton and Coitoe it any hoin-. Kvory attention paid to tho com fort of Visitors. Chops and Stoaks. Straw berries during tho soasan. Apartments to Let. Private Board and Residence. Terms modorato Plcnlo Parties Buu"»rd at twclvo hours no, ANTED KNOWN, that the New Zealand Timber Company (Limited), having purohiused tho Business and Prumisos of Messrs Cmrlaw & Co., oro now ofl'oring all their Stock at Oroatly Reduced Kates. Tho wholo must bo cloarod oil' by tho :ilet instant. All orders will bo promptly attended to by Mr John Uarlaw (Into Carlaw & Co.), at tho New zeuhnd Timbor Company's temporary promisee. Cus tom-houßO-stroot West. MR T. TitAFFOiID, Surgeon iientist, _li aa a Vacancy for a Pupil. P" HIVATK TUITION Warned, by Two Young Men, In k'nglish and Mathematics on Tuesday and Friday evenings. — Apply, ililting tornu, to ' R.K.," STUB OfllOß. Loßt and Found. LOST, a Buggy-lamp Socket.—The finder will bo rewarded on bringing It to J. .vf. Lennox, KBtato Agent, Auckland LOST, a Silver Watch and Gold Albert and Lookrt— Anyono finding It will bo rewarded by leaving it at Uarrett Bros ', Wako lleld-stroflt. ftjiOUND, a Gold Locket containing V photo and hntr.—Apply to Mr Menzie3, at Mr Tizurd'p, Parnell. BAOUND, ii Black-and-white Newfound- JP land Dog. Owner can liavo samo by a&ylng expenses.—Apply to Huntor ec Nolan, iv P. Olovor, Papatuitoi. iiiOUND, ill Fort-street, a Lady's Alpuca $} Sun Shade.—Owner apply this ollloe. Amusements. ■/,-;>.—^.f- T OVA I- II NIT E D '■ L KHIEND3. Tho Members of tho abovo Drder will colnbrato tho First Anniversary with i SOIRRK; and BiLL, in tho Tomporanco Hall, Albort-Htrcet, on MONDAY, tho 17th January, 1881. Toa on tho Üblo at G. 30. Concert at 8 a.m. sharp; Dancing at 9.30. Tickets to Teu md Concert, Is fid ca^li. Single tickets to Con ;ort and Hall, 3a; "double tickets, 5s (Refresh nonts Included). City Hand In attendance during tho Ball. MOT. W. JKNNINGH 1M r . 13RO. W. 11. DOYLIC )" WlVj-Sl • Meetmge. OTAIIUHU.-W anted.—APublicMeet ing on the Trespass of Cattle, &c , on the Roads wid bo hold TO-NIGHT, January 7tb, in tho Public Hall, at 7.30. HE LJ>\\ SOCIETY OF* THE DISTRICT OF AUCKLAND. Notlco Is hereby given that a General Meeting of tho Members of tho abovo Society wi'l bo held at tho Chamber llooms. fcuprcmo Court Buildings, on FRIDAY, tho 28th day of January instant, ut 3 p.m. Bmincss: To Klect tho Council and Officers, and to rocelvo tho Financial Statement oni Koport of the Council. KDWIN lIKSKKTH, Secretary to tho above Society. Auckland, January 7,1581. Gazette in Bankruptcy. IN TFIE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN JUDICIAL DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of tho " Debtors' and Creditors Act, 1576, and the amendments thereof, and In tho matter of the Bankruptcy of John Hoijbs, of Whangapoua, in tho Provincial District of Auckland, in New Zealand, Farmer, a Debtor, Notlco is hereby given that at a fl'st meeting of tho Creditors of the said John Hobbs, held in tho buildings of the Supreme Courrhouse, Auckland, on Kriday, tho seventh (I ay of Jan uary, ono thousand eight hundred and eighty one, at the hour of 12 o'clock, noon. Thomas MacfFarlano, of Auckland, Certificated Accoun tant in Bankruptcy, was elected Creditor's Trustee, and the eald Thomas Macftarlane has Intimated to me in writing, his acoeptanoo of the Slid Trustf oship. Datod at Auokland, th's Eovcnth day of Jan uary, 188 L H.WILLIAMSON, Registrar. Wm. TnoiWE, 81, Queen Btreot, Solicitor for tho Debtor. IN TIIE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In tho matter of " Tho Debtors and Cro ditors Act, 1876," nnd tbo several amend monts thereto, and in tho matter of tho Bankruptcy of Gkokge Macdonald, a Debtor. This is to notify that George Macdonald, of Taupo, in the Connty of Manukan, in the Pro vincial Distrlot of Auckland, Settler, has this day filed a statement that ho iB unable to meet his engagements with his Creditors; tho flrat meeting of Creditors to bi h»ld at tho Supremo Court Buildings, Auiilimd, on WKDNKBDAY, tho 12th day of January, 1881, at 11 o'olock in tho foronoon Dated this 6th day of January, 1881. G. W. BA9LKY, Deputy Registrar. Hksketh & Richmond, Solicitors for the debtor. rriKORNTON, SMITH, AND FIRTH'S ,L PRICES CURRENT (Wholesale). Subject to alteration without notice. Sacks. lOfl's. 60'r. Crown Brand Flour & s. d. £a. d. £s. d pertou .. . .. 13 0 0 13 10 0 U 0 C T.S.&F. Cantouury Flour 12 0 0 12 10 0 13 0 ( Sharps, per ton „ 511 0 .. Bran, per ton .. .. alO 0 Fowl Wheat ~ ~ 3s. Ci. per bushel. Tho above prices Include sacks and bagf i sacks and bags not returnable KMS: CiSH. W A ITEM AT A FLOUR MILL'S PRICKS CURRENT (WHOLESALE). Subject to alteration without notice. Sacks. KO's. 50's. & c. d. &p. d. & s. d Fine Flour, par ton 13 0 0 13 10 0 11 0 I J. L. Flour, per ton 12 0 0 12 10 0 13 0 I A. Flour, per ton 12 0 0 - — Wheat Meal .. 13 0 0 — — Sharp>. per ton .. 510 0 — — Bran, per ton .. 910 0 — — The above priceß include sacks and bags. Sacks and bags cot returnable. Cabin Biscuits, £18 per ton; caseß, 2s Gd "each. Also, a large assortment of Fancy Biscuits Price List on application. TERMS": CASH. Office ! Lowar Queen-street, Auckland. Ist November. 1880. JQHN LAMB . riITY FLOUR MILLS AN] L' BISCUIT MANUFACIORY. Auckland, November 1,1880. Wo beg to advise you that our Prices froi this date are as under: Saoks. lOOlbs. 501bs & s. d. & s. d. £ s. i Anchor Flour, ton.. 12 0 0 12 0 0 13 0 Baker's Extra, ton.. 13 0 0 — — Sharps, per ton ..600 — — Bran, per ton ..600 — — ■ Cabin Bread, ton .. 18 0 0 - - . lOOlbs. 601bS. lOOlbs. Caso .. .. 2s Od 2s Sks. Is • i We oro yours truly, 1 i J. BYCROFP & CO.



To Let. *Y\O LET, a Comfortable Four-roomed X Cottage; rent, 10s CJ.-H. J. Riordap, I Nclson-strnot, near Cook-etreot. v . rg T0 LET, a commodious C-roomed House J in Franklin Road, fitted with every con yemence.—Apply Captain Harrison, next door. mo LET, ia Conquest Place, Parnell, a X Six-roomed Cottage.-Apply S. MeekaD, Parnell Hise. npO BE LET, a Ten-roomed House in J_ Bradford-street, Parno'.l.—Joliu Buchanan, Shortland-street. t . ff\O LET, two Froat Rooms, with use of JL kitchen, whoro there are no children, with a fine harbour view; rout, 53 a-week.— Apply Star Office. rjfW 13E LET, a Four-roomed Cottage in X Freeman's Bay; in good order; water laid on ; root, 93 per week.-Apply H. Ashton and Son, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. rv\O LET, in Parnell, a"commodious House 1 (10 rooms) commanding a flno view of the Harbour, &c.—Apply to W. Robinson, Chemist, Parnell. TO LET, a 5-roomed Verandah Cottage, throo lire-places; rent, 10s per week.— Apply to Mrs Engleton, Willow-Street, near Freeman's Bay Police Station. T 6~LET, a Six-roomed House, with shop ; Bood position for boarding-houee, 'greengrocer, Sea.; water laid on; low rent- Apply at the Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria street Hast, next to the Public Hot Baths. rjnJO~LET on Lease, tlie Business Pre- J. mists of the latq Mr George Osborne, situated at the lower end of Queon-ttreet. Also tho good will and stock at a valuation.—Apply on tho promisee. _ T~O~LET,~a Good Four-roomed House and six acres of level land, half-an-hour's walk from Queens-street; ient 9a Derweek.- Apply to J. S. Handall, butcher, New North Roadj rjp,o LKT, at Evightou, Parnell, a Five- J roomed Housa, with large allotment; good woll, and water laid on to kitchen. Kent moderate to a good and permanent tonant.— Apply to Mr Lodge, Brighton, or District Court Olilco, Kden-Btrcet. .___ TkjTdltTll bHOKK — Houses to Let. ±1 Furnished or Unfurnished. Building Sito3 and Cottages for Sale. -Oliver Mays, Post Olilco Store, Uovonport. - T^T 6 R T II C O T ii. TO LET, for a term, Mr 'funny's Residence, Stokes' Point; six large rooms, grounda beauti fully laid oat, and delightful view. fihortland-strcet. For Bale. BEST Firewood, 7s Cd per ton, on board the cutter 'Kuplem'.o,' alongside the Qucen-Btroet Wharf. I7IOR SALE, a First-claa3 Goat in good millt.—Apply this offlco. Bj^OK SALE, the Lease ana Goodwill of JD the Bay View Hotel, Nclson,-For farther parlioulara apply at the billce of this paper. BjAOK SALft, Half-btcd Laushana' Eggs; X) also, a limited number of Puro-brod— Apply Mr Reynell, General istoro, KUeislie. i"7T(3lt SALE, cheap, tho Parisian Dio ' rama and Combination of Novelties. Good reasons for selling.—Apply on tho pre mises bctwoen 7 and 10 p.m. IN OB SALE, small new Yacht. J>o 1 reasonable oiler refused, aH the must be sold. Owner leaving the district.—Apply Geo. Kldd, Uevonport. JrtOK SALE, Six-roomed House m Pin- V Bonby, with large allotment 03 x 184, planted with fruit und ornamental vrees; splonriid view of hp.rbour.—Apply on the pre mises, Wood-.trcet, oil' Franklin Koad (Ist hOUBO). FTToR SALE, Grace-street, Ponsonby, a lJ well finished House and about acre garden, &c,; 110 ft. frontage to Grace-stroot; very good Dosilion, &c—L). F. Kvans, f rtOR SALE, in Newton, near Faitburn's f property, a very nice Houho of 5 rooms, workshop, fowl-house, tank, well, pump, good Kiu-den ; all in iirst-clats order, and in good position. Ouly £210.-D. F. Evans, Estate AKQbt, 71, O.ueen-Blreet. imOK »ALE Cheap, Building Allotment J^ in Upper Quoeu-strcct, 33 feet frontago, at £2 per foot.-!). F. Kvans, Kstate Agent, 74 Qupon-Btroot. FOR SALE, v. Comfortable Family Residence, within an eaiy distance of Nolson, in a mo&t healthy locality; withi 7 acres of good land, two of which is a splendid orchard in full bearing. Torm3 easy.—Further particulars, apply Ofllce of this paper. fjTOK SALE, at Mouut Kden, near Mount V Konkill Roal, a new and well-fialahed Houso of 7 apartments, largo cistern, new nlabli", buggy-hoiHe, cowshel, &c, with 9 acres volranic Und, subdivided and enclosed with stone wall*. A good investment. Only £6dO.— D. F. livani, ustato Ageut. 71. Qaeen-strea. ff» I i\ to iil.OO'J tiKNT on MuUding Eoelety Sb L U principles, or or other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. 800 List of Properties for Sale on 4th page.—O. Williamson, Kstate Agent, Vulcan Lane.— ?ovon per cent, allowed on money deposited for n vestment rinrA-DWELLTNG HOUSK, containing 10 3JOJ\) rooms, with verandah, cistern, tank, good garden, &c, and Allotment 180 x U0; pleasantly Mtuated on good volcanic soil.—P. Vailc, House and Land Agant, Shortland-street. J?O H, f -_p r0 ttyand Well-flni-hed HOUSK of 5 iJii I<) room«, with front and back verandah, tank, wash-house. &0., and Allotment 35 x 200. An additional Allotment of tho same size can bo had. if required, for another £50.— S. Vaile, Houso and Land Agent, ShortlaHd-Btreet. p r ~n7rZcomtort*blo CITY BKsIDKNCK of 7 JL, UU U roomi, bath-room, scullery, tanks, &c , and garden CO x 300, -well shocked witti fruit trees-—s. Vaiie, House and Land Agent, Short land-atreet. j?i ca CASH, balsnco at 7J per cent, two ' 3& 1J v Dwelling Houseß and Shop, in a prin cipal street, close to Queen-stroit. Allotment, 35 x 82. Price, £525.-y. Valle, Houso and Land Agent. Shortland-streot. h"nn <—Neat Cottsgo of i rooms, fitted with S-^i/i D cupboard?, Oven, Stove, 2 Tanks; also, now outhouse, 11 x 12, &0., and allotment 33 x ; 20 minutes from Post Offlce.-S, Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. pnQA-BUBUKBaiN rtiisiuffiiVCKot^ropms, £,vo\) -vvjth. stable and other out-buildings, together with nearly i acro3 of land, planted with fruit and ornamental trees; commands a good water view, and has facilities for sea sathlufi; about U milea from Post-offlco.-S. Vailo, Honee and Land Agent, Shortund-street ARNELL.—Nice Houss of six rooms, &0., &c, in good position. Must be sold. Prico only £200.—D. F. Evans, Kstate Agent, 74, Quoen-street. A I RDRESSERS. _____ For Sale or Lease, a 5-years' established Hair drcsslng Business, stock and Fixtures at a valuation. APplrt ° B.KUGE, Hamilton, Waikato. in v n s ale, A? ON LIBKSAL TERMS, To Close a Partnership Account: The Clipper Pohoonor 'A'jBATKO3S,; 77 tons roglstsr; carries largo cargo, light draught of water HOUSB, Jeafield View Road, 9 rooms HOUSK, Upper Pitt-street, 6 rooms, large allotment 82 asres LAND, Waiplpi. Waluku:'Allot ment 250 . 28-1 acres LAND, Waikato River. O, A. HARKISi 7, South British Insurance Buildings, December 6.1880. i"VSBORNE REAPING MACHINE WITH STRING BINDKR. Ono of those superior Maohines for Bale—has been worked by W, Constable, of Waiuku, cutting 60 acrea last sonson only—Similar Machines to those worked by Mr. W. Paul, of Mangaro, and Mr Hugh Knox, of Otahuhu, Price, 60 Guineas. ALFRED BUCKLAND. mO SMALL CAPITALISTS. A SPLENDID INVESTMENT. In the Flourishing Town of Hawera, a DRAPERY BUSINESS occupying the Best Position in tho Town, doing a First-class Trade. Terms Liberal. Sole reason of tho present Pro prietor selling, ill hoalth. Note.—The Waimate Plains, adjoining Hawera, have just been sold, so that there Is a good prospect for anyone with small capital. For particulars apply to A. CLARK & SONS, or the undersigned, G. H. ARMSTRONG, Proprietor, High-street, Hawera. TT ULL BROTHERS, , HAVK NOW LANDING, EX 'FAMffiNOTH' AND 'LOCH DOON,' 1,200 PACKAGES, Consisting of GROCERIES AMD OILMEN'S STORES, J AND HAVE FOR SALE — 0 AMERICAN RANGES AND STOVES BARBED STEEL FENCING WIRE DOUGLAS PUMPS, LAWN MOWKRS CORVSACKS, GRINDSTONES, OIIi STONES, &C., &c, &c. Aeenta for J. Craig & Son's Celebrated Scotch- Whiskey. HULL BROTHERS, Auctioneers, Wine and Spirit Meronants, Queen-street a url Guti Stores. Breakwater n» «nii Kotdsd Stores Albert-s reet - riHRISIMAS CHEER.—If you really 3 \y like aoup of good Tea, try my " Very Rich Deep Brown Tea," at 3s per lb, or Olbs for 16s 6d j New Currents, 7d per lb; Hlemo Raisins, oft n stalk, 8d; Saltanas, dressed, 8i; Mixed Peel, Is 6d; New Figslarge boxes, 2s; Barcelona Nuts. 9d; Wine Biscuits, by the tin,9d; New Potted \ Meats, New Curry, New Jellies, Jordan Al ri monds, &c; Ship Store Treacle, 4d; Ship Store Dried Apples, 6id; Cornflour, 6d; Salad Oil (job). 6d; Rice, 2|d; 5,000 Cigars (something fine), 3 for Is; Honey, Gd; Virginia Tobacco, 4s 9d (less to the trade);4so boxes Choice Teas, 20s, 235, 25s and 27s per box; 141bs bag McGill's Best Oatmeal, 2s 3d; Comnant's No. 1 Sugar, 20s per bag; Lime juice, 10d.—Fbedk. Wuitehbad, Victoria-st., Auckland. TERMS-CASH,



Public Notices. 0 0 ROUGH 01? OHEUUHGA. KLKCTION OF COUNCILLOIt. DECLARATION Of THE POLL. Tho following is a list of the number of votes recorded by each Candiduts: GKORGK COLLIN. 55. WILLIAM STKVtfNSON, 18. [theroforo hereby declare George Collin duly sleeted to the oflico of Councillor for tho Borough of Onehun«a. WILLIAM G. P. O'CALLAGHAN, Upturning Oflicer. Onehunga, Cth January, 1831. A RCH HILL HIGHWAY DISTRICT. DOG REGIS I'KATION ACT, 1880. Notloo uhereby givon that MR JAMH3 CATBR has been appointed Registrar for tho above named District, and h>s lcsidenco, Cracroft street, Great North ltoud, the plac3 at which tho Registration is to bo made, and collars obtainod. , , , „ Mr Jamss Cater ia also appointed valuer of tho above District. JAMKS McGRKGOR. Chairman. KAIIANGaUAPE HIGHWAY DIS THIC!'. " DOG REGISTRATION ACT, 1880." Notice is horoby given that G. D. Bevin has boon appointed Registrar under tho above Act. At his residence, ivewton Road, tho Register is kept. Tho Act came Into force on the Hr3t day ot January. 188!. Th 3 Register Fee is lOi, and tho penalty for non-compliance is £5. " foTEW ZEALAND FREE PRESS," _Ln Saturday, January 8,1881. Price, Two per.ee. Contents:—Professor Blaclsio, City Drunkeries and "iouth, An Auckland Generous Example, Locals, Archbishop Oroke and Starv ing Ireland. &c,, Intellectual Sops for Bab(H Uster Maori on Secularism, Ireland, &c., Cor respondence, Brief Interesting Goßsip, Plucked from tho Burning (Chap. XXL), Varieties, i Poetry, The British Coronatiou Stone, &c. "a O.F.— TO THE MEMBERS OF t\ * COURT CITY OF AUCKLAND, NO. 3,978. SorioßS discrepancies having been discovered In tho books of tho above Court, ie ia urgently required of all the members to send their Pence f'ardß before SATURDAY, B.h instant, to Mr Sheppard's, Darby-stioot, for tho purpose of a special audit. By order. T. W. ALLEN, Secretary. oKC\C\r\ AND otheb suMS cuOUUU to LKND, in Amounts of £100 and upwards on Mortgago of really Firtt. class Freehold Securities. WM. COLKMAN. Solicitor. Corner of Queen and Shortland-streetj. ALL ACCOUNTS against the Northern Club, ending 31st December, 1880, to bo rondored at onco. — H&nry Evans, House Steward, 7tti January, 18J1. TVT[IGHT-SOIL CONTRACT. To the inhabitants of Newton and Ponsonby who have asked mo to attend to their orders I may say—most punctually I will attend, but owing to iho taking over the new. contract, end most of the boxes baing in a filthy condition, I cannot do all jnst at once. Each house shall be promptly attended to, but I mu3t do them in proper order: and when the ILrst week or soi9 over all will bo perfect. My new carts will bo r«ady coon, and I shall, it anyone can, pleaso my supporters. It lisa been said that I will not go out of the city: I will go anywharo, and do the work in a clean and honest manner. If tho inhabitants of the City, Nowton and Pon«onby will oolyibear with me I wid pleaso them. At tho firac of tho year numerous applications are coming in— all now ones. To these allow me to Bay that the carts will he at their houses in due order. No place shall be neglected ; but ju»t give me a little time and If I don't please, then . blame me.-GKOKGF, VVJL.SON, Nelson-street. T ADY JUCELYN PASSENGERS. Wo are prepared to mpply you with provisions 20 per cent, cheaper than anyone else can, as we have a larger and better Bupply of Bacon and Cbecso than any other honso ia tho trade.—The Auckland Provision and l.:airy Produco Com pany, Central Stall City Murket.— A. Bettany, Manager. AUCKLAND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. Tho AUTUMN EXHIBITION will be held on March 10 and 11,1881, Schedules of Prizos can bo obtained from Messrs Layers and Stead man, Queen-street, and at tho Musjum Buildings, Princes-streoC T. F. CHEESE MAN, Hon. Secretary. WALNUT Drawing-room SUITES in Damask, Rep, Silk, or Velvet, on Bale at T. & H. Cooke's Furniture Warehouse, 67, Queen-street, MAHOGANY, Cedar, and Rimu Din ing-room SUITES in Leather, Hair Seating, or American Cloth, on sale at T. & 11, Cooke'e, 67, Queen-street. IRON BEDSTEADS and IRON COTS, in great variety, on sale at T. & H. Cooke's, C 7, Queen-street. BEDROOM FURNITURE in Choice Mottled Kauri, on sale atT. & 11. Cooke's, 67, Queen-street. SPRING MATTRASSES, Fair, Wool, Cocoa Fibre, and Iflar Mattresses, on Bale at T. & H. Cooke'e, 67, Queen-strcot AUSTRIAN BENTWOOD CANE CHAIRS, English and American Cane Ch%ira, on sale at T. & H. Cooke's, 67, Quoen street. BRUSSELS CARPETS, Tapestry Car pots, Kidderminster Carpet", Linoleum, Floorcloth, and Matting of all kinds, on sale at T. & H. Cooke'p, 67, Uueen street. SIDEBOARDS, Cheifoniers, Bookcases, Cornico Poles, and Gilt Cornices, en sale at T. & H. Cooke's, 67, Queen-Btreot. FIVE PER CENT DISCOUNT to Cash Purchasers of Furnitiro at T. & H. Cooke's, 67, Queen-street. CTUGH McINTOSH [Late op Glasgow], ARCHITECT, W No. 8, near foot of Qucen-streot.Ta T\7 INEI WINEI! WIKEIII' Wendel'sExcorentStrengthening Wine-Prize Modal Sydney Exhibitltlon-Can now be ob tained at all Hotels, 2s 6d per bottle; Sparkling Champagne, 3s por bottle.—J. WENDKL, Wino Manufacturer, Symonds street, a few doors from the Windmill. STEPHEN'S SUMMEtt SHIPMENT OF ENGLISH AND CONTINENTAL BOOTS AND SHOES Has arrived and comprises Fashionable and Useful Goods, not previously introduced into this Colony. STEPHEN'S SPECIALITIES. LADIE3' COLOURED SILK TOP - BUT TONED BOOTS, at like gloves, and give a charming finish to Summer Walking Cos tumes, LADIES' POMPADOUR TOP-BUTTONED BOOTS are a now thing. LADIES' GREY-FIGURED SILK-TOP SHOES have never before been introduced to Auck land Society; they are not only the height of Fashion, bnt a pleasant and comfortable Shoe for d4ily u»e. In addition to the Novelties are New Goods in Blue and Black Prunella Buttoned Boots, a Black Cloth Buttoned Boot. IGENTLEMKNS' CLOTH TOP BOOTS. GENTLEMENS1 PATENT LEATHER BOOTS (extra light). SOFT GLOVE KID BOOTS, for tender feet. The above shipment enables F. STEPHENS to supply a class of goods not obtainable any where else except London or Paris. CIENCING! FENCING! FENCING! I can do al kinis of Fencing at lower prices than anybody. Here's the proof: Best Hobarton Pailing Fence, 5Ss; Heart Kauri Posts and Rails, and Ka ri Palinge, 455; Puriri Hoßta, and 3 Hobarton Rails, 41a; do Kauri, 345: Wiro Fence 5 wires, 20s; Top Rail, 2is; Puriri Posts, Hobarton Top Rail and 5 wires, 335. Qther kinis equally cheap. Thn materials and work of the b;st description. Largo Btock of Posts and Rails for sale at low prices. Po3ta bored and morticed, and rails dressod on ground, SAM. WHITE, Fencer, Custom-house-street. ■\TE\V TWEEDS AND COATINGS. Just Opened Up, at H. L. POSSENESKIE'S, NKW TWEEDS AND COATINGS, Comprising Biiss, West of Kngland, Bannock burn, and various other manufactures of Scitoh Tweeds. New Tweeds and Coatings ! A Large Variety of French and German Tweeds. New Twekds and Coatkgs 1 Worsted Coatings in all Shades and Patterns. New Twe&ds and Coatiwgs ! Suqerlor Meltons, Beavers, and Venetians in all shades. New Tweeds and Coatings ! West of England Superfine Black and Bluo. NEW TWEEDS AND COATINGS! JUST OPENED OUT, H. L. POSSENESKIE'S, Merchant tailor and Habitmaker, OPPOSITE THB3 South BnniaH Insurance Buildings, Shortland-stroet, Auckland. N.B.—A Large Variety in Fancy Vestings for i Summer wear. Special Observance: All work ■warranted Hand-Made only.



Public Notices, CONSULTATION QWEEP ON THE DUNEDIN CUP (unlimited). Tickets £1. H. GILLKTT. Exchange Hotel, Parnell. MR TIIOS. H. WKBB informs his Pupils and others that on and afier Monday naxt, Jtnuary 9th, ho will ba at homo to givo music lessons. Vacancies for seveial Pupils. Terms. &c, on application. Pianos and Harmoniums for sale at vciy low prices. Letters addressed to Oak Cottage, Hobioa strcet, will be attended to. N.B.—Name on en trance gate, opposite Minnetti.Bakor. sadfeT/lf Oii L^VUKA (DIRECT). The Auckland Steamship Co.'s ' SOUTHERN CROSS' Will leave for above port 01 WEDNESDAY, 12th, at 5 p.m. Arrangement 3 are mado with the Union S.fl. Company to book Paesonfjers and Freight be tween Fiji and SouU.eru 1 ortsand Australasian Colonies nt Lovf lilt as. Arrangements havo aUo been mado whereby Shipper caa booK through by steam direct toTong*. Further particulars can bo obtained at tho Company's Office Queet-atrcot Wharf. W. LOUDER, Manager. Tenders. JtTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. NATIVE COAL AND COKff. Railway Department, Wellington, 13th December, 1880. Separate Written Tenders will be received until noon of SATURDAY, tho loth January. 1881, for the Supply and Delivery ot Coal and Coke. They must ba addressed to the General Managerof New Zealand Railways, Wellington, and markdd outside " Tender for Coal." Specifications can bo teen and Forms ot Tender obtained ot tho office of the Railway Managers at Auckland, Wbargarei, Napier, Wellington, Wanganui.New Plymouth, Nelson, Pieton Greymouth, Westport, Christchutch, and Donedin, Tolegraphlo Tenders will be recelvod if pro sented at any Telegraph Offlca by noon of tho same dale, provided that Written Tendeiß in dua form aro lodged at a Railway Manager's Office by tho same hour. Tho lowest or any Tender will not necessarily boace SP t 3 d. ~ „. MAXWKLII , General Manager N.Z. Railways. VTEVV ZEALAND RAILWAYS, KOLLING-STOCK CONTRACTS. Fob the Erection of Sixty Coal Waggons (Class A), Ten Low Side Waggons, and Thirty-five Cattle Waggons. Publio Works Office Auckland, December 21,1880. Separate tenders will bo received at th's Office until noon of Monday, 17th January, 1881, for the above Contracts. Tenders must bead dresfed to tho lion, the Minister for Publio Works, Auckland, and marked oatside "Ten dors for Rolling-Stock." Plans, sp-ciflcation9. and conditions can be seen at this Office, and at tho Warden's Office, Grahaautown, Thameß. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. By command JAMKa STKW ART, District Engineer. A UOKLA.ND HARBOUR BOAKD. TENDERS FOR SWEEPING AND CLEANING WHARVES. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, December 29,1880. Tenders will bo received at this office, until TUESDAY, the 11th January, 1881, at noon, for Sweeping and Cleaning \v harves, in terms or. specifications to be seen at this office. 'iho lowest or any tender not necessarily ac cepted. , Tenders to be endorsed, "Tender for Sweeping and Cleaning Wharvcß.;;^^^^ Chairman. BOUNTY OF WAITEMATA PUBLIC NOTICE. Tenders for tho undermentioned Works will be received until TUESDAY, January 18,1881 WAITAKKREI EAST DISTRICT. Contract No. l.BrectinßaßridgoandFonning parts of a Road, Contract No. 2, Killing and Clearing part of Bush Road. Specifications and conditions at Oratia Hotel, Henderson's Mill. DEVONPORT DISTRICT. Delivering Scoria Ash on Devonport and Lake Road. Specification and conditions at Mr B. W. Alison's, Devonport. LAKE DISTRICT. Delivering Scoria Ash on Devonport andLakn Road. Specification and conditions at Mr Shea's, the Lake. MUDDY CREEK OUTLYING DISTRICT. Cutting and Forming part of the Road leading to Muddy Creole. Specification and con ditions at Mr Porter's, Titirangi. WAIPAREIRA OUTLYING DISTRICT. Forming and Draining part of Hueston'a and Duncan's Road. Specification and con ditions at Mr Hueston's. TITIRANGI OUTLYING DISTRICT, mproving Road at the Railway Crossing. Specification and conditions at Mr Me- Caul'e, Titirangi, Specifications and conditions of all the above nay be seen at tha Council Office, Shortland treet, Auckland, and »U Tenders must be ad rossed to " The Treasurer, Waiteniat* County Jouncil, Auckland." JOHN JAMES. County Clerlr. Waitemata County Council Office, December 30,1880. TIO CARPENTERS. Tenders will bo received until i o'clock on L'HURSDAY next, the 13th inst., for Addition* o a Bouse at Ponsonby. Plans at my office. HKNRY G. WADE. Architect. 25, Queen-street, TH O BUILDERS, Tenders will bo received until noon ot FRI DAY, the 14th Iqst, for the Krection of a Reei knee in the Waikato. Plans, &c, at No. 10 3outh British lusuranco Chambers. EDMUND BELL, Architect. rp O BUILDERS Tenders will be received, until noon oi Wf DNESDAY, January 13,1881, for Addition: to Villa at Mouut Albert. EDWARD BARTLKY, Architect. TO BUILDERS Tenders will bo reeoived up to 12 o'clock ot THURSDAY, tho 20th mat., for tho Krection o two DWELLING MOUSKS in the Waik»to. Plans can be seen at our Offices. Queen-street up to the 13th inst,, and at Mr Wells.Cambridge after that date. E. MAHONEYANDSON. ■Arohltecta Auctions, TUESDAY, JANUARY 11. TO CLOSE ACCOUNTS Men's and Boys' Tweed Clothing Shirts, Ties, Braces, Belts Dress Material, Costumes Assorted Shirting, Underclothing Handkerchiefs, Collars, Hats Haberdashery, Linens, Hosiery Trimmings, Sewing JSilk &C, &C, &C, GABRIEL LEWIS WILL sell at his Store, on the abov date, at 11 o'clock, A PARCEL OF ABOVE GOODS. To Close Accounts, TUESDAY, JANUARY 11. TO TAIMJRS, DRAPERS, AND OTHER ALL-WOOL TWEEDS. ALL-WOUL TWEEDS. ALL'WOOL TWEEDS. GABRIEL LEWIS WILL sell at his Storo, on above dat atllo'clook, ■I O PIECES ALL-WOOL TWEED 3. Terms at Sale. i ■ ■ (Continued on Fourth,£fl&fl^fc