TELEGRAMS.

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NEW PLYMOUTH} Wednesday.

With reference to tho words uttered by ?'e Whiti to the Uovornor's aide-de-camp, hat " the potato is cooked," the natives say that, Te Whiti has privately expressed his meaning to be that " the land is taken j tlio land is sold, and now being settled upon, nnd what now is tho use of talking about it ?"

The natives are beginning to foel the effects of their iudolent and improvident habits. A gentleman who came through Parihaka two days ago states that tood is very scarce at the settlement, and the natives are digging up half-ripe potatoes, in order to supply the diiily wants. Many of the.natives have been driven back from Parihaka to their own settlement owing to au insufficiency oi food;

WELLINGTON, this day. BOY BURNED.

A boy named Taylor, 3 years old, was severely burnt on Christmas Eve by his night dress accidentally catching lire. He lies in a precarious position.

CHILD OVERLAID,

An infant ten weeks old, of Mrs Goslings, was found dead in bed this moruiiig: It is supposed to have bceii overlaid iv bed by its mother during the night.

CHRISTCHURCH, Wednesday,

COMMITTED FOR MURDER.

V W. P. Gibson was brought up at the Magistrate's Court this afternoon, charged with the murder of William Kernson, nud committed for trial dutiug the present session of the Supreme Court.

CBRISTCHURCH, this day. Tho trial of Gibson, for murder of lCeri aone, is fixed for, Monday next.

THE HARVEST.

Beautiful weather is prevailing for liar vest, which promises to bo very satisfac tory. A deputation, including tho Mayor of Grcymouth waited on tho Premier this morning with roferenco to the construction of a railway to the We3t Coast. They ex plained the proposal to undertake tho work provided the Government could make a grant of land on the line of railway. The Premier promised to lay tho matter beforo tho Government nt the earliest opportunity.

A now weekly society journal call " Liberty" ia announced to appear next Saturday. Several tradesmen havo offored trophies in connection with tho Cricket Match, Aus tralian Eleven v. Canterbury.

SUSPICIOUS FIRE.

A suspicious fire occurred at Papanui Inst night An unfinished houso was des troyed. Insurance £400, in the National Ollice. An inquiry is to be held.

SEAMENS* WAGES,

A notice is posted up near the Custom House, Lyttelton, urging tho seamen to ..fuse to ship in vessels bound to London under £10 a month, or £30 tor the run home.

ANOTHER OUTBREAK OF FIRE.

AT about a quarter past three o'clock this aftetnoon the smouldering ilax iv the gutted Haymarket building, Uuthara street, was observed to be on fire in several places. The burning material tell through in masses to the giouud floor, and there was danger of another small conflagration from the ilax Which had. been prepared for removal be coming iguited. A small hand hose was brought into play, however, aud the fire Was prevented from spreading, nnd shortly afterwards Superinten dent Hughes arrived with a hose reel and a stream ot water having been directed upon the burning material the lire was quickly extinguished. A quantity of wooden debris on the ground floor burned for some time.

REPORTS BY THE JUDICA TURE COMMISSION.

It Is understood that the Judicature Com mission have arrived at certain preliminary conclusions in regard to reforms desirable in our judicial system. Wo believe that the Commissioners are in favour of Justices of the Peace continuing to hold and exorcise the same functions as at present; of abolish ing District Courts as at present constituted, and modifying the Supreme Court procedure in the direction of cheapness and expedition; of giving one Judge of the Supreme Court the jurisdiction in divorce cases, at present exercisable only by three or more judges. They also recommend the constitution of "Local Courts" with nn ordinary juris diction up to £50, but an extended juris diction up to £200, exercisable only by magistrates who have been trained ns barristers, a jury of four being deniandable by either party in cases coming under extended jurisdiction, nnd local courts being empowered to enforo possession of tenements np to £100 rental, no local courts with extended jurisdiction to be established, however, in any town where a Supreme Court Judge is resident. It is also proposed to abolish formal pleadings ia the Supreme Court, excepting particulars of claim and statement of defence, and to try cases under £500 without a jury, unless either party demand or the judge order a jury—the jury In such case to be of four only. It is further recoD-mended that solicitors be allowed to make arrangements as to costs, tbe agreement not to be taxable, bnt to be liable to be set aside or modified in a summary way by a Judge in Chambers if shown to have been induced by fraud or misrepresentation ; a scale of costs to be prepared, fixing so far as possible a lump sum for every action aud proceeding,varying according to their nature and tbe amount claimed; plaintiffs proceeding in the Supreme Court in cases where the local Courts have jurisdiction not to recover greater costs than they would have done in the local Court.— " Evening Post."

THE DISPOSAL OF GLASGOW SEWAGE.

THE deputation appointed by tho Glasgow Town Council to visit several English towns to see the systems of dealing with the sewage have just issued their report :— "One important result," the report states, "of their recent visit to English towns was the confirmation of the impression gathered from previous expeiience that sewage pre cipitation works, unless conducted with the greatest carelessness, were entirely void ot offence to sight or smell, and that their proximity had no practical influ ence in disturbing the amenity.of a resi dential district. The effluent passed away before itjhad time to decompose, but it would become putrescent in the course of a few days, unless it be -.rated by mixing with a sufficient volume of clean river water or otherwise. It was scarcely within the terms of their remit to lecommeud a defi nite scheme for tho disposal of the sewage of Glasgow, but they might state their views so fair as to indicate in a general way what they consider the best course of pro cedure. They were of opinion that the sewago of the north and south sides of the river should be treated separately—that on the north being taken to Dalmuir by a hipb-level and a low-level sewer; while fiat in the south, the whole of which would require to be pumped, should be taken as'far down the river as practicable. They were decidedly favourablo to the intermittent system of precipitation as distinguished from the constant flow process; but they left the nature ot the precipitant to be employed for future consideration, as the same "construction of tanks and other apparatus was required for all the various systems. Of course they expected that all the towns around Glasgow would also be compelled to defecate their sewage; for it would obviously bo absurd for this city to erect sewage works at enormous cost, if other towns, such as Hamilton, Coathbridge, Airdrie, Paisley, and Dumbarton, were permitted to intro duce their filth without being cleansed. Chemical and other works, also on the Clyde, Cart, Leven, KelviD, and Calder, should be compelled to separate at least, the solid matter from their refuse water, ond to neutralise acid, if present in notable quantity. What would be the effect of the restoration cf the river to a state of com parative purity, and that compensation would there be to the ."inhabitants of Glasgow for the great cost of works and considerable annual outlay? These were questions that might reasonably be asked by the ratepayers, who had to pro vide the moans of carrying out the much needed improvement. Their reply was that the purification of the river was not a matter of choice, but of necessity; for however it might be delayed, there could not be a doubt that, even apart from Go vernment interference, tho evil, at present, sufficiently crying, would in time become unbearable—all passenger traffic would cease, and the river would be avoided like a pestilence.

ALLEGED ILLTREATMENT OF NATIVE PRISONERS.

(BIT TELEGRAPH, OWN CORK-SI'ONDENT.)

WELLINGTON, this day. An inquiry into the charges of ill-treatment ot Maori prisoners at Duneiliii gaol results practically in disproving the ..negations. The Commissioners have not yet repotted, but the evidence conclusively dispels the idea of ill-usage. All tho natives emphati cally deny making auy comp'aitits, aud declare they arc quite satisfied with thoir treatment, one man expressing a wish to have ten years of the same fi:ro. The only ussoition which did not break down wns thut one was kept at work after the hard labour putt of the sentenco had expired, and whilo only held to bail; Thia is now being inquired into. It is reported that To Whiti has ordered that all liberated prisoners shall go to Pari haka. This is a complete reverse of tho former commands.

WELLINGTON, this day. DEPARTURE OK THE GOVERNOR. ) The Governor loaves for Auckland at 10 o'clock to-morrow night.

GOOD TEMPLAR GRAND LODGE.

Third Sitting.—Wkdnksday. Bro. Johnston, G.W.C.T., called the lodge together nt 9.30 a.m. All ollicers Wiri prrs.nt. Fraternal greetings were grate fully received froui Christchurch, Napier, ami Timaiu. Tho business was then com nicnced in due order, viz. :-" That the mileage or representative tax be continued at 2.1 quarterly per member." " That tho law of tho order respecting the wearing of tho regalia be strictly adhered to • that tho subscriptions iii sub-lodges remain ns at present j that British workman public houses be established in every centre of population, when practicable."—The lodgo adjourned at 1230 noon, to meet agaiu at 2 p. iv.

Fourth Sitting,

Tho Lodge was rc-apencd at 2 o'clock, Bro. Johnston, G.W.C.T., being in tho chair. Bro. Hill, who had acted as representative of the Graud Lodge of Now Zealand at the late session of tho R.W. Grand Lodge of tho World, held nt Cardiff, Wales, gavo a fraphio account of his reception there by Bio. Malms. R.W.0.C.T., and the other members of the R.W.G.L. Uo nlso des cribed in laudatory terms the proud position and the rapid progress of the order throughout tho world, and especially iv New South Wales. ilo expected the R.W.G.C.T., Brother Mnlins, to visit the colonies shortly, aud this visit, he w». sure, would be productive of great good to the order. A hearty vote of thanks was voted to Brother Hill for his address and generous conduct in returiiiug tlio amount to the funds of the Grand Lodge, .that was voted to partly defray his expenses to tho session of the R.W.G. Lodge. A voto of (hanks was also unnnimously passed to Bros, liemus and Batllcy for donations to tho lodge funds.

A discussion ensued upon the following question, which had been sent from Dunedin for decision, viz., "Whether a member could constitutionally bo a member of the American Ordor and of this Order at one and tho same time?"—lt was unanimously decided that the decision of the R.W.G. Lodge be upheld.—The election of ollicers was then proceeded with. Brother John ston (Wellington) was unanimously re elected G.W.C.T. ; Brother Price was unanimously elected G.W.C. ; Brothor Hill, Auckland, was unanimously elected G.W.V.T.—It was agreed to adjourn tho balance of the elections till the night session.—The Finance Committee's report having boen read and adopted, and some notices of motion given it, the lodgo was adjourned till 7 o'clock.

fifth sr_Ti..a.

Upou resuming at 7 p.m. a lively dis cussion took place on the subject of the travelling expenses of the G. L, ollicers. Brothers Price, Speight, Jcukins, Hughes, Flewellyn, Stickley, and others spoke on the subject. Before adjourning fraternal greetings were recieved from Capo Town and Levukn. Tho lodge adjourned at 10 p.m. A public meeting will be held this evening nt 8.

This Day's Sitting.

Ou resuming this morning, after usual formularies of openiug, the debate on Rro. Price's motion was resumed by Bm. Dnnse, of Wellington. The election of ollicers pro ceeded with Bro. O. S. Ellis elected G. W. _.; Rro. Pleming, Treasurer, A discussion arose upon R.W.G.C.S. Maliu's proposed visit. A letter from him was read, and a subscription taken up for the purpose of helping to defray the expenses of the visit.

PARNELL BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The usual meeting of the Parnell Borough Council was held on Monday evening in the oilices. Present :Mr J. F. Clark 0 (Mayor) in the chair; Messrs Herbert, Walker, Barber, Mullins, McKenzie, Wood, nnd Winks.

New Councillor.—Mr John H. Mul lins made the necessary declaration and took his seat at the Board.

Hawkers.—Mr Loundes wished to have his duties as Registrat of Licenses clearly defined iv writing.—lt was resolv.il that the Town Clerk should give the Registrar the necessary instructions. RgCLAMATlON.—Respecting the includ ing of certain reclaimed land within the limits of the Borough, the Under-Secretary wrote to s»y that the land specified had been included within the city boundary, and could only be obtained by _. special act of the Assembly. COMPEHSATION.—Mr L»af applied for £100 compensation, owing to the unfinished state of work adjoining his property, but the Council could not entertain it.

Night Soil Contract.—A license was granted to Mr John Mullally as contractor, Mr Faultier having resigned. BRADFCRD-STBEST.— It was reported that the drainage in thia street was ofl'en giVe> _The Inspector of Nuisances was directed to abate the nuisance. Rutland Road (East). —It was slated that land adjoining this road would shortly be sold, and the owner of the land ought to give land for a wider road.—The Town Clerk was instructed to confer with the agent upon the question. By-laws.—Respecting a new set of by laws, theMayorsaid he hadan interview with Mr Hesketh, who said it waa necessary for the Council to have a by-law giving power to repeal a by-law.—Mr Wood :It would be only necessary to substitute the word "carriage" for coach, and the defect would be cured.—lt was finally agreed that the Mayor should sco Mr Hesketh again on the subject. Security.— Mr Walker said that the Act compelled the Council to have security from every officer appointed to receive moneys on bohalf of the Council. Security was compulsory. The only officer affected would be the one appointed to carry out the Dog Registration Act.—The Town Clerk said the revenue from this source would probably exceed £50.—1t was re solved that the officer appointed Bhould give security to the extent of £25. . The Council then rose.

STOPPING A TALKER.

There are various ways of showing one's displeasure at loud talking or other inter ruptions at the theatre, one good method being to fire tho ill-bred person bodily over the rail into the orchestra. Perhaps, how ever, tho gentlest way is the best, and abates the nuisance soouest, as the following little iucident will show : The. other evoning, while the audience at the Baldwin were industriously snivel ing at the tribulations of "Coralio,"' a couple of San Mateo rustics, sittinc in the front row of the dress circle, began an j earnest discussion as to the merits of a certaiu prize sow recently purchased by one ' of them. As the controversy waxed louder a gentleman who sat behind the talkers, reached over and touching ouo of them ou the arm, whispered: " Excuse mo, my friend, but how much isjthat sow worth ?" The farmer stared for a moment aud finally said: -,''",', " About twelve dollars, I s'pose. " Exactly," said the gentleman, taking out his pocket book and tendering a green back. Here is a twenty. Now, that the aow's mine, just let her alone, if you The neighbouring audience snickered, and although the crestfallen countrymen made a ghastly attempt to turn the tide of the sarcasm by pocketing tbe note and handiog over eight dollars change, the snub was crushing in its effect, and in the dead silence that followed all eyes were turned admi ringly on the philanthropic millionaire, who leaned back and modestly enjoyed his popu laiity. But what.the delegation from down the bay said when they tried to buy beer with ' the twenty after the performance, and found I it a bad counterfeit, is not stated,

WASTELANDS BOARD.

Tiie fortnightly meeting of the Waste Lands Board was, hold this afternoon, thero being present:—Mr D. A. Tole (Crown Lands Commissioner), Mr May, B. Tonks, ;iud W. P. Moat.

MortAU.—A letter was received from the Secretary of Crown Lands, stating that it is undesirable that the Crown lands nt Mokau should be offered cither for sale or lease.

OPO-_KI,— The samo officer wrote stating that the Armed Constabulary could not bo employed in the formation of a road to the deferred payment selections at Urotiki. Te Aroha —A letter was a'so reteived from tho Secretary of Crown Lands aunoun ing that the Govern ment could not expend any moro money in the drainage of Te Aroha.

TE Aroha Hot Sl'RiNas.-lii com pliance with a request by tho Board, Mr Wardou Konrick forwarded suggestions ns to tho best inoanß of utilising tho hot springs at Te Aroha. The piiuci niil ones wero as fo lows -.—That the Hat portion of tho reserve should be fenced and sown with grass ; that with the excep tion of a few acres for private use it be open to the public during the day time ; that tho lessee excavate ond form one large bath for the use of the public, coveiod iv for privacy, cleaned but daily; that tho lessco provide not less than four privato single baths, pro perly enclosed, to bo open to tbej public on payment of Gd for each person; that tbo lessee havo the privilege of enclosing ns ninny more baths as he pleases, charging a moderate fee for tho use of them ; that tho lesaeo erect a family hotel ou tho re_.no, carrying pipes from tho Hot Springs into the hotel tor privato use ; that nil the power to determiue tho lease in case tho provisions nro not observed or tho btilho neglected; that ull rents ucciuing from the reserve be spent in .planting, nud improving it; that tho lease bo for ten years. '1 ho Board altered this last provision from ten to twenty-one years, and supplemented another clause by stipulating that the hotel bo erected twelvo months after tho lcnso be granted.—The suggestions wero approved. Proposed Kauri Gum Tax.—A letter was received from [Mr G. Green, of Dairy Flat, upon this subject. In it ho cxprossod sorrow that the Board do not appear to detect the fnlso position, Mr 'Firth's resolution brings them into, inasmuch as it spoke as though all tho gum wero the product of Govcrunieut lauds. The resolution had been moved in a way to deceive, therein lay tho deceit, Mr Firth knew as well as auy man that nearly twi thirds oi tho gum produced was from private sources. The writer con cluded by stating that he had sent n longer letter to Mr Firth, with a request that he should read it to tho Board. As Mr Firth was not present tho subject was deferred.—Mr May denied that nearly two thirds of Ihe gum was from private sources. He knew that fully nine-teuths of it was dug from Government lauds.

The remainder of the business was unim portant.

R.M. COURT.—This Day.

(Before J. E. Macdouald, Esq., lt.M.)

UNDEFENDED CASES.

In the following casos judgment went for the plaintiffs by default:—Somorfield and Leek v. Timothy Condon, £3 16* 8d ; K. Porter and Co. v. B. P. Bluett, £7 10a Gd ; W. J. Hurst nnd Co. v. Louis V. Harris, £8 14.; Geo. Foster v. Peter Kay, £20 Is 6d; Robt. Edwards v. Johu McFaddcn, 7a Gd ; Isaac Levy v. Thos. W. Gibbous, £7 12. 5d ; Hcwiu Bros. v. Jas. Verran, £14 4s 4d ; Same v. Win. Robinson, £3 10s j Ashcr v. Jas. Cook, £2 16s Id.

ADJOURNED,

Cannon v. Calou ; Holland and Forlzcr v. Rooinson ; Smyth v. llauley ; Geo aud Potter v. Mullally ; Holland and Butler v. Willis; Surijian v. Labrutu ; Somcifield and Leek v. John Kcir; Ewington v. Jones, lv this latter case tho defendant agreed to pay his admitted debt at the rato of 7s Gd per week. Dunningham and King v. Wyllic. Tho defendant agreed to pay 7s Sd weekly. Samo v. Samuel Glover; Same v. Gustav Davis. In these last two cases the defendants nrc to pay 2s Gd weekly. Swinton v. Napoleon.

D_FENDI_D CASES,

John B. Walkinoton v. Edward Samuel Wkioiit.—Claim, £56 4s 3d. —This was an application to tako the evid ence of Mr Saunders (tailor, of Queen street) for transmission to Wanganui, whero tho action is laid,—Mr Thco. Cooper ap peared on bchall of tho plaintill", and Mr a. Hc.kcth on behalf ot the defendant,—Tho evidence was taken, but tho proceedings were somewhat ptotractcd by an argument as to the admissibility or otherwise of cer tain statements and documents. The cir cumstances out of which the caso arises are few and simple. Mr Saunders about two years »go received au order for some scarlet and bine cloth for volunteer uniforms from the plaintiff, who is captain of a cavalry corps iv tho Wanganui district. Tho goods were sent, hut were lost through the fault ot tho defendant, who is a wharfinger at Wanganui. Captain Walkington refused to pay, but MrSaunders obtainedjudgment against him, when the money was handed over. Walkiugton is now suiug the wharfinger for the amount, which he is thus out of pocket. John Bkw v. Captain Malcolm Muiß.—Claim £42,—This was also an application to take evidence. Mr Thco. Cooper appeared for the defendant, and tbe evidence taken was that of the Collector of Customs, and Mr C. Bowe, | shipping clerk. The defendant is the captain of the Tararua and tho plaintiff somo time ago was employed on board that vessel. He had his collar-bone frao tured somewhere iv the South, and would, under ordinary circumstances, have been landed at Wellington, had ho not requested to ho carried on hither. He was brought ashore and sent to the Hospital, the captaiu paying the fees, but the man would neither accept his discharge nor sign a receipt for some money that was due to him, as by doing so he was afraid he might prejudice his six months' engagement with the vessel. After \ leaving the Hospital, be failed to obtain cm. ployment on the Tararua, and tho present action is therefore brought to recover wages for the entire term.

This was al! the business,

UNDER A SOCIAL BAN IN IRELAND.

The " Daily News " having sent a special commissioner into Ireland, the following is a portion of his report:—A gentleman whose condition we have heard a good deal of on this side of the water is Mr Boycott, Lord Erne's agent at Lough Mask. It was notoasy to find out whether Mr Boycott was at home or abroad. "Nobody knew anything at all about him." An inquiry made concerning him in ono oi the larger shops drew every eye upon the stranger who put tho question. Mr Boycott Is held in the profouudest disfavour, and people were curious to know what business the new comer could havo with him. When approaching Mr Boycott's house tho Commissioner says ho " came upon a sight which could not be paralleled in any other civilised country at the present moment." The spectacle was that of Mr Boycott and his wife driving sheep and doing other farm work, guarded and fol lowed in all their movements by " two tall members of the Royal Irish Constabulary in full uniform with carbines loaded." Tho policemen kept a few yards behind Mr Boycott, and carefully followed " all his turnings and doublings," as with the help of his wife ho got through his work. Mr Boycott and his wife have to do their work tor themselves. No odo near the place will do anything for them. Farm labourers of all kinds havo gone from them; tho very laundress has lately refused to wash for them. The butcher and the baker in the neighbouring town protest that they are afraid to supply them with meat and bread. Every trades man and workman declares that he is perso nally unwilling to refuse, but pleads that he dares not comply. Mr Boycott cannot sell his crop, even if he could get it in. No one would buy anything of him, no one would help the buyer, were there a buyer, to remove anything. There is a garrison of ten armed policemen in Mr Boycott's house, and he never moves out without an escort. One domestic servant alone remains to this perplexed and much-to-be-pitied family. Their isolation is complete. Mr Boycott is agent for Lord Erne, and he had to serve notices on Lord Erne's tenants. He came in for the bitter anger of the population all around, and they have put on him this strange and terrible social ban. Why does he not leave the place, it may be asked ? Why do not his ten policemen escort him to Dublin, from which he might return once for all to his own country, England ? For one reason, he has his property in the place; property which he bought in quiet days, when everything looked hopeful; and for another, there is the reason which a brave man would be likely to have—he undertook a certain duty for Lord Erne, and he does not wish to give it up. He holds on the best he can,

PROFESSOR SWALLOW'S BANKRUPTCY.

THE EXAMINATION,

The examination of Professor Martin Swallow, bankrupt, took place at Mr Mac l.arlane'e ollice this aftcilloon,

Mr Swallow was sworn,

Mr Theo. Cooper asked if the statement promised by Mr Swallow had boen supplied. Mr Swallow replied that he had brought h;s account book up on Tuesday nfternopn, but the Trustee's office was closed, and he left tho book in the ndjoining ollice. The trustee proceeded ill company With Mr Swallow in search of the book, ahd after an abseuce of live minutes they rr; turned, bringing the missing ledger with tliem.

A statement of money paid awny during the last six mouths was submitted by Mr Swallow with tho opinion that it would show that he had not spent money foolishly. Mi Swallow was then tx.mined by Mr Cooper, and stated ;—On tho 24th Novem ber, 1879, I Durchased a harp from Messrs Hoffman and"Son. It was au Eiard double action, full size. The prico was £72, and I was to pay it at the rate of £18 per quarter. Twelve months was allowed men in which to pay it. The harp was delivered on tho following day, There was uo agree ment iv writingi At the end of tho twolve months I went to Mr Hoffman, and having apologised for not having paid any of tho money, nsked to bo allowed three or four months longer, and I would pay interest. Mr Hoffman acquioscd, nud I paid £5 for interest. (Kcceipt pro duced). It was after I icceived account (pruduccd) that I paid the £5. The harp remained in my possession from that time till tho moruitig of Thursday, Docomber 23rd, 1880. As far ns 1 can remember it was on that morning the harp was taken away by Mr Hoffman's sou. Two sous caino with a man and a largo cart, Thoy caino to tako tlio burp, piano, and harmonium. They asked for theso. I told them they could tako tho piano aud har monium, as they wero on hire, and I could not prevent thorn, but not the burp, ns that was my proporty. I told them I had purchased it, 'I Ley said, "We must." I told thorn it would be worso for themselves and for mo it thoy did, but they tool it in spito of mo. Tho younger Mr Holl'man took tho harp on his shoulder and carried it away. Tho piano was hired by me at £2 per month, the harmonium at £1 10s por month, whilo the harp was my property, havinir been purchased by me, I valued it at £100, which was a fair prico. I have had ample opportunities of judging of tho valuo of instruments, and 1 believe it was worth fully that amount. I have givcu ono hundred guineas for a harp of exactly tho same model at homo. Tho harp waa sold to mo for £72 profcs.ionnlly. As a professional man, I am entitled to purcluißO theso instruments at a greatly reduced price. I havo been dealing with Holl'man since ho rntne to New Zealand. I saw Mr Hoffman this morning, nnd ho tlucatoncd to indict mo for perjury if I did not swear that I hid the harp oh hire. Notwithstanding that threat 1 say tho harp was sold to tno. It was first mentioned to mo that tho harp was ouly on biro about two afternoons beforo the seizure. Mo thou said, " I hear you are ia difficulties, remember, if it does coino nnything,|the harp is on hire." Ho might have said " remember that you say the harp is on hire." I told him that I could not soy ao, and I mentioned the receipt for £5 for interest. Ho replied "oh, you must give that (meaning the receipt) to your solicitor, (Left Sitting).

CORRESPONDENCE.

THE UNION COMPANY AND THE

COASTING TIiADE,

(To the Editor.)

Slit,—l would beg to draw tho attention of the merchants and shippers in the port of Aucklaud to the way the Union Company aro trying to miv our coastal licet of steamers. When they begau to ply on our coast they gavo out that they did not intend to run any small steamers, and would not interfere with our small coastiug fleet. Now mark what thoy arc trying to do for Auckland. Thoy sent the Waitaki to run against Captaiu McGregor's boats, nnd now I sec by the papers that they are building small boats to run to nearly eveiy small port rouud our Coast, and thus mono polize our whole coastal trade. Whilo giv ing them credit for their fine ilect of stoamors 1 thiuk they are too grasping, aud if they succeed iv their giant monopoly, Aucklaud will Buffer. Tho public are perhaps not aware that they only spend the least pos sible amount of money in Auckland. All their ship's stores, even to the smallest item required ou board, ba3 to be got or sent from Dunedin, and their engineers aic instructed not to get the least npairs effected iv Auckland that can be avoided, but wait till they arrive iv Dunedin. Al*o all their crews arc paid there, consequently they spend most of their money there. Now the merchants and othcis will sec that it is. not to their interests to let Auckland be rubbed out by Dunedin, It is simply the South against Auckland, backed up by Eualish capital. Our small coastal fleet spend iv Auckland yearly about £40,000, so if our coastal fleet oro run off Dunediu would gain it hat much. The Union Company have bought off tho Hero, and I am afraid the public will be the losers thereby, and I am sure the orphan children will, as it was the custom of her owners to give them a free trip every year. But when one door shuts another opens. 1 hear that Captain McGregor, in his usual kind way, has offered any of his boat, to convey tho children and their friends on their annual treat. Now, ns Auckland almost keeps the Uniou Company in the Sydney trade, I think our merchants ought to see that it would be to their interest., and also to the prosperity of Auckland, to have say two steamers of our own to run between Melbourne, Sydney, Auckland, and also down to Dunedin if nece.sary. Thus, being our own carriers, wo would be better served, and have all the monoy spent in Auckland. I trust that steps will be taken to secure this cud, and not allow this giant monopoly to continue, and so protect Auckland interests.—Yours, 4c,

An Aucklandbr,

FEMALE SUBVERSION.

(To tho Editor.)

Silt, —Your issue of December 31st, 1880, contained a letter by " Waitaki" on " Over worked Females" which, I consider, on account of its vital importonce to the future prosperity of onr city, should not be allowed to pass withont particular notice and enquiry,—lmprimis.—If the writer, who has so graphically described the bard ships of young girls employed in drapers' and milliners' shops—tho long hours, &c, C.C., be correct lv what he says, such a state of things must, and necessarily will, tend to the utter subversion of a great number of the young girls of Auckland, and will consequently retard our social | progress if uome active coercive measures aio not taken to ameliorate their present condition. The question has been often asked both by tho Press and public—" If the law prohibits females from working after two o'clock on Saturday, why are the employors allowed to ignore the statute without being prosocuted 1 " Per haps someone will explain. Although your correspondent deals with a certain class, there is yet another one which is equally deserving of consideration—tho barmaids. It would ba well for society nt large if employment of barmaid, could be prevented. 'Ihere would then be less drunkenness, and many amiable and excellent young women would be saved from the influence of those evils which are attendant on such callings; and it is a matter of regret that thero are not some means iv existence of protecting respectable barmaids from tho coarse' language and approbrium to which they aro subjected from persons of low caste, who seem to think they can conduct themselves betore, and make use of infamous epithets to, a barmaid, which they would not dare to do beforo auy other of her sex. It is a pity that young girls wh'i choose to adopt tho pro fession could not ho made acquainted with the evils and disadvantages which arc sure to arise when once they take their position behind a bar. There aro, I ween, many in this city who, if they had known what castigation, innuendo, and invective barmaids are compelled to put up with, would have chosen any other profession rather than submit to such subversion. Ihe good qualities of the sex were never meant for a public bar; they were intended for nobler purposes. Some people may say "Take away the barmaids and all the attraction is goue." If such attractions can be dispensed with in certain houses in England and on the Continent—men being employed in place of barmaids—and yet not diminish but increase their business, why could not the rule hold good here? The experiment would be a laudable one, aud would eventually prove beneficial to the weaker sex and the community at large.—Yours, etc., '- A, A.

tHff. AUCKLAND' EYENJNG. STAR, THURSDAY, JAftUIK? 6.



Jeroboam whisky is tho weakness of the Cambridge consumers. v



Wantfld. ANTED KNOWN-Tho Grand Now Year Advertisement of Toys, Dra pery, Boois, toe, &c, Will be found ia tho 3rd column, Ith pago.-W, H. Dampior, ___ ANTED, a Barmaid, for the (Jity Bar,—Apply at tha Nevada Hotel, W "ANTED, a respectable Errand Boy, aton.e.-Craw-O-d, Chemist, Newtoni WANTED, a good blloeiuj,' Smith } wagos,„3 a-wcek.—John Dl tikiGlsboine. W~AN TED,~ a' Respectable" Youth. — Apply Rayner, IS utchor, Victoria-t trcet, W" ANTED, a Baker.—Apply Newton Bakery, ANTED, a Ooud General Servant ; referonces required. — Apply to M.b Macdonald, Vihcent-strtcti ANTED, a Stout Boy that cm milk, and mato himself generally useful about i farm.—Adam Lay bourn, WANTED, a hespectable Person to tako chargo of two children.— Apply at Mrs Voiihs' Boarding House, Victorla-atreot. WANTED,' a Kood"Cook. —Apply to Mrs Murdoch, " Prospect," Mount St. lohn, T-p.om, fiom 9 to 1 o'clock. \I7ANTKD, Labourers and Miners.— \ T Apnly at once, Waitaketol Railway, to faylor fc Dauahoi'. WANTED, a rcspcctablo Nursefiirl.— Apply to Mrs L. Phillips, Glou Ayr, _don Crescent. WANTED, a smart active Lad for a Butcher's Shop.—M. Broarley, Hobson ilroet. WaJn'TED, by a Respectable and Com potont Porson, a Situation as Houso r.oopo..—Address " E.L.," Stir Ofllce, WANTED, a Cottafic in a healthy situ ation, or a portion of a house,—Apply 'Bachelor," Star Oilico. *ArANTHD, a Tailor for the Napier yy d isti-lct; good . ages and coiibtaut work for a eloady man guara-tood.—Ap.ly to Mr Janhiu-y, W. MoArthur & Co.'s. WANTED, Two Active Roys to deliver IlaudblPs in Auckland and Suburb.,— Ipply lo Thomas Brlggs, Victoria Hotel, bofore nit-past 0 a.m. ANTED KNOWN, that tho I'nion Sa>h and Door Co. aro Purchasers of I curt, of Kauri shinnies. WANTED, i_ody tor the Country, to Teach Litlle Girl ; do Neodlowork. and lavo a Knowlcdgo of Music—Apply to Mrs H. '■ Koather-tono, Devonport WANTED, by a Lady, a situation as Governess or Companion: highest ro oroiiooß.—Apply ta "M.T.,"box DO, Post Ofllce, _____! _____ \\J ANifiU, ny an Experienced young T T Man, a situation as waiter or barman ; rood roforoncos If nooes.a.y.-Apply " T.8.H.," Staii 011100. _\r ANTED lo Rent, a Fonr-roomed yy Cottago, with wash-house and a littlo and, near Aucklund,—Address, "M. J." Star llllco. WANTED nt once, a respectable Girl about 10. -Apply to Mis? Coopor, Kd nn I'crraco, Now North Road, 3rd house paat Hold's itore. WANTED, a thoroughly good House maid for tho country; also, a Laundry n ild.—Apply to Mrs Warmott, at Mrs Banks s, lear Old House at Ho.no, Vlotorla-street. ..foronccs required. WANTED, a Governess for the country ; mast be ablo to loach Music thoroughly md impart a good -nullah Education.--Apply, raUvcon 10 und ll a.m., to Charles Kclsoy & Co,, Juoon-Btrcet, _ WANTED to Sell, at once, for cash, a nice littlo rTarm of over 100 aoros; near ill lovol land; lino frontago; all cleared ;5s an lore,—Apply to l'uhllnhcr Si' Ait Ollice, ANTED, a Respectable Girl about H years of ago, to mako horijolf _crio- illy usofiil —Apply Mrs Clonl, Karangahapo toad, near tho _______ VX^ ANTED, Tenders will be received V T until Monday, nt noou, for tho Kroctlon If Two Chimneys and other briokwork. Plans in tho promises.—John Brolon. Vliionn'-strunt. ANTED, Ladies to cull ut William Rattray's, Ofi Q.e..n-Btroct, and pur •h-so Chonllln and Silk Fringe at 2. 3d, worth 8 Od; also. Parachutes at 8s Oil and <te Od, worth ________(_. WANTED to Let, Furni.hed Bedroom and BUtlngroom, Que cu-strcet (splendid ■low), with or without attoadanc—Address, hi* oilico. _ \\7 ANTED, Tenders for Shingling two Vv Hou.cb in Kngland-stroet, Kranklln toad.-Apply J Wlilianiß, Tailor, or J, Harper, .ipurhaii.er, Yiotorla-»treot. WANTED, where a General Servant is kopt, a rcspociablo Porson for light loiisowork and plain sowing,—Apply at Star ) lllco.oradilr.Bß. ANTED, Purchasers lor 34 Choice Assorted Kinds of Crocus Bulb., Just rrlvcd from England In ilrßt-claas order.— .'homos Stoadinan, Auckland Seed Do.fl', __ WANTED KNOWN, Tha'. I have * V romovod fiom tho City Alarkct to tho .cntral Markot, corner of Queen and Darby trcots. See my advertisement elsewhere.— r. v_ Knl.ht. ANTED, respectable servant able to do plain cooking and washing; oth"r or-."nts kopt; Rood wane-, and In gonlloman' iinrl/.—Mrs Elstnoro'a Ro_l.try, Shortland troct. \T_TaNTED KNOWN-For Sale, a V T Blacksmith's bininess In tho Country.— \pp!y to J. Wilson and Co., Broakwator Road, _uokland. Y\7ANTr'D, a good General Servant.— Vl App'y. between 11 a.m and 2 p.m., to Mrs I nollinif. L'pp-r Queca-strcet, noxt to 3ramo's BoardlngMons_ tJCf ANTED a Photographer's Assistant. Vi _j»pply sUtlng partlcolars aB to o.pa illities and salary, aod euclosing photo., to y. A. Collin. Photographer, Now I'lyu owth, ANTIiD, a General Servant, trust bo g-iod plain cook and laundress ; Wanted ils.. n Housemaid.—Apply Mrs W. Whltion, A'aterloo Quadrant _ITANTED KNOWN, that you can *» Dres. well for a small weekly paym«_t ly goin« to Munro and Muligan. r-o. adverlho nent on front page. VXTANTED.-Ask for Waitc's Fruit V i Preserving Tins; and eos you get them, lold by all Ironmongers, aud at the Factory, jort-streot.—H. Walto, wholesalo Tinsmith. /fNTEb, to Purchase, or Lease wilh a purchasing clause, a Reei.enco, sit. ited on volcanio soil and adjacent to main linen if trafllo.—T. Leigh Whito, Colonial Bank 3ul)dlngß, Qnoen-str.et, ANTED, Ladies to know that Wil liam Rat'raj, 06, Queen-Street, has | •ecetvo'.cx 'Potosl,' 2, 4, ond Gbutton Black, md 2 and 1 button Coloured Josaphino Kid _loves, \\7ANTED Known, that J. Morrison, Vv ABphaltar, has Romo.od to his New tard, Cu.tom-house-street Wo.t. bitweon Hob ,on and Nolson-streetß. Asphalting attended to jn the shortest notice Aloo, a Largo Stock ol Firewood tout and uncut), wholesale and reta 1. \\7ANTED KNOWN, that the New T T Zealand Timber Company (Limited), having purchased the Bußlness and Promises ot Messrs Carlaw & Co., aro now offering all their Stock at Greatly Reduced Rates. Tho whole must bo olo.red off by the 31st instant. All orders will bo promptly attendod to by Mr John Oarlaw (late Carlaw & Co.), at tho Now Zealand Timber Company's temporary premises. Cua tom-houaoatrcot West. WANTED KNOWN.-Stationery at English price". Rued Noto Paper, cream Md, 2d per quire ; Envelopes, 2d per packet; Foolscap and Letter, 9d per quiro. All kind- of Fancy Note Paper aud Knvolopes; Mourning Stationery, Account, Puss, and Pocket Books, Pons. Pencils. Bibles, Albums, &0., &0., at prices hitherto unknown In Auck land ; a fow Ross Puzz'es left, at is; tho Gome of Trevolo, is 6d: Tom Thumb Printing Press, 8s; Climax Dalor, 30s; Automaton Pencil Stamp, 7a Cd; the Initial Rubbor Stamps, is eaoh, with pad and Ink for markiug linen or Btamplnu paper or envelopes. Supplied at Goodson's, 111, Queen - streot. - Obsorvo tho Address. WORKING MEN I-Plenty of Good Tea at the T Pot for Is Od per lb: a good Sow at Id; Rico, 2}d; Cornflour, Gd: Ca.d'cs If ull wolghts), lOd; Stonolesß Jams. K.W. (tho beat brand), only 7d; Marmalado, 8d; irench Prunes, 7d; Now Dates, 6d: Vory Fine Pn sorvod Ginger, Is per tin; Yorkshire Relish, 7Jd por bottle; Bloater Paste, 6d; Smoked Cod l-oos. 9d; Kippored Herrings, Is; Goodall, Backhouao, and Co.'s Potted Ham, Tonguo, Beef, Strasburg, Mixed Gamo, Pheasant, Par tridge, only 7d p« tin; Plus' Jowls, roduced to 81.—F, Hewln and Broth.r, Quoon-street. WANTED KNOWN, from 9 a.m. to G p.m. dally, and until 10 p.m. on Satur day, the original, inimitable, and most brilliant Illumination In Auokland, is to be seen at C. W. Goodson's, 111, Queen-street, tho accredited Novelty Dep_. Trade motto : "fmall profits and quick return.," or, " A nimble six pence hotter than a slow shlllirg."—Watches: Waltham, Key and Keyless; Geneva, Allu minium Silver, Gilt, and Metal Cases, from 30s; French-American Clooks and Alarms, com prising: Eight-day and Keyless Frenoh, Ellip tical Carrl-fro, Joker., Poop o'-Day, Carrlaeo Alarms, Prince, Princess, Nutmog, La Bello, Plrato, Wheel, Banner, &0., toe, from 7s 6d, excellent time-keepers, and handsome in appear ance. Fresh arrival of Potosl Silver Gooda, being whito all through (not platodl, wearing equal to silver, Forks, Spnons, Cups, Castors, Crnots, Waiters, Napkin Rings, &c.; Gold and Silver Jewellery ; Allumlniuui, Gold and Silver platod, In Brooches and Sets. Studs, Rings, Soli taires, Necklets. &c.; Elephant ond Dog Inkstands; Tablo and Pocket Cutlery In great variety; Knives and Forks, from 7s per dozen; Carvers from Is Od par pair; Pookot Knives, from Cd ; Sycamore Bread Platterß, from 2s 6d; Knives, from Is 6d; Butchers' Knives, from 9d ; Scissor.. from Is; Japanese Scraps at 2d each, in great variety and great request; handsomo Oleographs, framed, at 2a oach; a splendid assortment of Lustres, Vasos, Glass, Porcelain, and Chinaware, &0,, &c, at Goodson's, opposite Tonka's Mart. WANTED TO SELL (Cheap)," Lot of Leather Machino Needles, only-Id doz. Christmas Cards. 6d doz; lot of China Doll', 0d to 13s each; 3-fcet long Dresa Dolls 0d to Is 6d; Largo Boxes of Paints, with Brushes, only 91; Rid it g Whips, 9d; Babies' Feeding Bottles, with two Brushes, only 91; Platte, 1 and 5; Jugs, _ to the Bet, only 4s Gd; Jugs, 3 to the set, la; Brown Teapots. lOd to 2s; Black Teapots, to 3s; Brown Teapots, with metal lids, 2s Od to Is: Tart Tin?, i for 6d. 9 for Is; Y ellow Pie Dishes, 8d to is 3d; Tea, 2s lb, 18s box ; Lemon Peol, Is 6d lb; Lieht Biue, 81 lb; Harper Twelvetrees' Washings, only 6d doz i Clothes Pegs, 1 dozen for6d, Ib 3d a gross: Poison Cornflour, 8dlb: tv ineg'a—.b. 6d each, 53 doz; Tumblers, 5s doz; the VictT Knife and Scissors Sharpener and Gla. s-cutter, only 9d; Small Trays, la: Sauco, 7d bottle; Busins, 3d to Gd ; lot of Large Pictures, In each, 3 for 2s 0d ; Spectacles, Is pair, 3 pairs .ov2s6d; Kpaom Salts, Id per dozen paokots; Chambers, 2a and 2 i Od ; China Dolis' Heads, 8d to Is eaoh; Wire Nails. Hlbs in a packet, only .i 0d : Plaid Matches, 6d and 7d doz; Glass Salt ( ellar.. Id ; Government Disinfecting Powder, for taking away all kinds of smells, only Cd lb; ■Tar So»p, for siok rooms, 5 cakes for Od; Onions, 2d lb, 7lbs for Is; Nest Eggs, 5 for Od; China I KgR Cups, only 2d caoh.-11. Watts, Pitt-street



Wanted. \JAJ ANTED, for .ta. ship Wanganui, V T to sail for London on the lOtlf Instant, a Qualified Sufgeoii.-^Apply immediate y to tie New Z. aland Shipping Company. , WANTED, a respectable Woman as HOuSe. flopw tor Gentlerran's house; other servants kept; fflnst be fairjP'ain 0.0*7 and ablo to make bread. Excellent place and wages.-Mrs Ebiuoro's Registry, Bhoitland- Btreet. \Ar ANTtD, toSell (cheap) 21b. tins of VI Fancy Bls-ult.j Gray, Dunf, and Co., of (jHauß.w, Ib od: 2_lb tins of the Best Salmon, only Is 21 per tin {lib tins .91; Carpet Tacks, 2d per paoket, 1 packets fdr Oi i Cod Fish, _- Ptr ib; also, 30 cases Fruit (assorted), Cheap—H. Watts, Pitt. Btreet. WANTED, Admirers of the Beautiful, Purchasers of the Useful, and Students of tho Economical, to call and inspect the Goods jtist received per s.s. 'Durham,' from London, at the Novelty Depot, 111, Queen ..root. Every article 13 marked ia plain figures, at prices hitherto unknown In Auckland. C. Wj GOODSON, Opposite Tonka's Mart Y\f A N T ___~_r _X N 0 WN. To All in Want of Monoy.-L. H. Neumegen is prepared to advauco tho satno on personal or any other security, repayable by woekly instal ments.-Note tho address: 165, Queen-street, opposite the Savings' Bank. WANTED, the Public to know that Wendol's oxcellent Wines-a really splendid drink for the summer—can cow be obtained at tho Manufactory, Symonds-street, a few doors bolow tho Windm'll, a.d at all the Hotel, in 4uokland. Prize medal at Sydney Exhibition, and testimonials from all the lcid- Ing me. ical men of Auckland. Prlco, perbottlo, 2s gd. , WANTED, Strangers and Travellers vißiting Auckland will find tho largest outfitting Btock in tho Colony to selac. from at tho new Zealand OLOTiiiNa faotoby. Thou sands' of Customers testify to the superior quality and fitting of the garments ma_c by thorn. Auckland branch: Queen-street (oppo site Theatre Royal), and at Albert-street, Thames. AAT A jsr' x__ _) KJM U WN. Tho Auckland Timber Company havo on hand several Job Lots of Building Materials, whloh will bo sold as Great Bargains, to make room, albo, all descriptions of Timbor, Uoora, Bashes, M.uldJnga, Joinery, Turnery, toe, at Loweat Prices, „ G. HOLDSHIP. Manager, ANTED KNOWN, that D. Goldie is prepared to sell all kinds of Building and othor Timber, including Hardwood, Spokes, Felloos, Iron-Bark and Blue-Gum Shafts, Blocks, Paling, and i. hinglcs, at his Yarda Lower Albort stroet, near Dook, at the lowest cash prices'. Tho timber, boing under cover, is better than that pur.ha.cd elsewhere; ANTED, Norm snore Excursionists to call at Mrs Foster s Luncheon Rooms (fwo doors from the Flagstaff Hotel); whoro thoy can bo accommodated with Tea and Coffee at any hour. Every attention paid to tho com fort of Visitors. Chops and Steaks. Straw borries during tho season. Apartments to Let. Privato Board aud Roiiidanoe. Terms moderato. Plonto Parties g_P*___ at twelve hours no V*7ANTED KNOWN, that E. Carr V T and Son havo to hand Building Timber In Kauri and White Pino. Shingles, House Blocks, Palings, Posts; Kails, and Firewood in thoir Yard, Cuatoin-lioueo.slreot Woat, opposito ond of llobson-strect, N.U.-Tho Increasing demand t jr Whito Pino has induced them to arrange for a const int supply, MR T. TRAI'KOKD, Surgeon Dentist, bas a Vacancy for a Pupil. PRIVATE TUITION Wanted, by Two Young Men, In .'nglish andMathoinatlc, on Tuesday and Friday evenings. — Apply, stating turin., to •' R.E.," Star Ollice. Funeral Notices. g" ,lli,i g AMERICAN OK. OKI. OF ODD FELLOWS. ■ FONMUt, NOTICE. j !Thn mombcrs of the Loyal Star of Auckland Lodgo and Loyal Pride ot H Newton Lodgo aro rcquostcd to assemble ■ at % p.m. T.i-morkow (Friday), 7th inst., H in tho Lodgo-room, In.uranco Buildings, _ to Op.n Lodgo and then to procoed to H Parnoll to follow the romalns of our lato _ Brother Halo to the burial placo. Bj Those brothers who cannot attend t. B Open Lodgo will assemble at tho rcsi- H deuce of Mr Mo-ormlck, Parnoll, at Eg 3.15 p.m. _\ JOHN HUGHE... I I D.D.G.M. I ________-9Mmm--Wm-9-----am--M--9m----\ Meetinga. ÜBLIC M E E T I N G Oil' TH « 1.0.0. T. OW THE WORLD Will bo hold THIS (THURSDAY') EVENING. lv tho TEMi'-itANCE Hall, nt 7.30 o'clock. 0. 3. ELLI?, G.W.q. p R 1 C X E T. A Meeting of Crlckotors, and theso Interested in tho gnmo, will bo hold In tho Thamos Hotel THIS (Thuislay) EVENING, at 8 p.m., to tako iteps with regard to tho visit of tho Australian 0aI"' C. E.'MacCORMICK, Sec. A.U.C.C. A. M. BEAL*. Eoc. A.C.C. FRANK MI'CHELL, ?eo. W.E.C.C. Lost and Found. LOST, in Quceu-strcer, on Thirsday Afternoon, a Purs, containing a sum of noney.—lo. Knward; to be left at .tar Oilico. LOST, iv Auckland or Parnell, a Leather Purs, containing about £2 Is.—Reward on caving at this of_.ee. L~OST,~on Boxing Day, near Harp of Erin,. ockotand Spring of Carriage Lamp, -inyonojoavlngacthlsoitllcewlllbarew arded. L~OST, on Tuesday, betwceti Symonds street. Kyber Pas\ and Parnell, a Maori Cit, containing Purs 1. Locket, &c—Reward on eturning to Stak Ofllco. LOST, on Monday night, between tbe Eden Vino Hot«l and Valley Poa-1. a Long „rown Ulster.—Any ono roturelng th. same to he Kd. n Vine Hotol will be rewarded. Board and -.esidence. M OVERN OR BROW-* E HOTEL UT HOBSON-STREET toard and Lodging. 20s per week Mnsle room I _26s Amusements ■/^_^p-^__=r- T OVA I. UNITED S_^l___SP L FRIENDS. ~^ Tho Members of the above )rdor will oolobrato the First Anniversary with i SOIR-H: and BALL, in the Temperance Hal, Mbcrt-strcot, on MONDAY', tho 17th January. BSI. Tea on the tablo at 6.30. Concert at 8 1 m. sharp; Dancing at 930. Tickets to Tea md Concert, is fid ea-h. Single tio^eta to Con :ort and Ball, 3s; doublo tickets, 5s (Refresh nents Included). City Band in attendance during tho Ball. BRO. W. JKNNING. ) M - ~ BRO. W. H. DOYLE . M'u c' Q RAND MUSICAL COMPETITION, open to All comer., Amateur and Pro esslonal.—For particulars spplv to W. C. Jeu.es, Sewing Machino DepOt, Queen-street. Drapery- B-AST FEXV DAYS OF THE G C S X H A EEL A A E T P I DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP ON THE 31ST DECEMBER. For the remaining days ot tho SALW, tht Da'once of tho Stook will be Marked in PI ir Figures, at SLAUGHTERING PRICES, tc nable a CLEARANCE to be effected. THE GOODS MUST BE DISPOSED OF Aud.theroforo, BARGAINS such as havo never before beon offered in the city will be obtainable during the NEXT SEVEN DAYS. CALL AND INSPECT, ONLY ONE WEEK LONGER qOMEEFIELD & T ECK DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, ETC., Q. übn Struct, Auckland,



To Let. TO LET, a Cottage in Fort-street.-John' Lamb, 39, Lower Queen-street. TO LET, in Conquest Place. Parnell, a Six-roomed Cottage-Apply a, MeekaD, Parnell Rise. .____ TO L* T, a Font-roomed Verandah House with Wasihhouss end Garden.-Apply W. ffeiTerman, Moritagac-stre-t. NeWton. r_ .(T.31. LET, a Ten-roomed Hottse in X Br a-for _-etreot, PaTne.l.-Jo_.n Buchanan, Shortland-street. ____ , __ T~ 0 LET a New Four-roomed Verandah Cottage, in Lineo'n street, Poiisonby.- Apply to Mr Mills, on the premises. f r\o LET. a commodious Six-room House I la Franklin Road, fitted with every con. vjnlenee.-Appiy Captain Harrieon, next door. TO LET, two Front Rooms, with use of kitohen, where there are no children, with a fine harbour view; rent, 5s a-weea.— Apply Stab. Office. . Tl .0 BE LKT, a Four-roomed Cottage in 1 Freeman's Bay; in good order; water laid on; rent, 9s per week.-Apply H. A-htoa and Sou, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildlngß. rmO LET on Lease, the Business Pre- J miees of tho fate Mr Georgo Osborne, situatad at the lower end of Queen-street. Alro tlio good will and .took at a valnatiom-Apply on tho premises O_LET.0 _LET. „ Good Four-.oo__ed House and six acres of level land, hslf-an-hour's walk from Queens-street; rent 9. tferweek.- Apply to J; S; Sandall, butoher, New North Roa_.'_ _ , gJTOUSE TO LET.-New Cottage of Jti four rooms, with every convenience, in L__-_ln.treet.-Apply H.M.Mills, on the pre mlses, '_ . —- NORTH SHORE — Houses to Let. Furnished or Unfurnished. Building Sitoa and Cottages tor Sale.-tMver Mays, Post Ofllce .tore. Devonport. __, ]W~~O R T H C O X E. TO LET, for a term, Mr Tunny's Kesidence, Stokes' Point; six largo rooms, ground, beauti fully laid oat, aud delightful view. Shortland-street. Fof Bale. • FOR SALE (al rare chance for „ poor man, as it must be sold), 16-i sores Choice Country Land, situatad in tlio Parish of PuKe atua, County o£ Kden. in the WainUi Highway District. The property is nicely situated, com manding an ext-nsivo view. It fronts two main roads, settlors' farms not far distant, and adjoins Mr Scott's farm. The whole country around Is valuablo property, and rising in value. Tha wholo is cleared, and is nearly all level. Tho above is offered at 7a 9d per aore.—Apply to Carbinos and Lusher, Auctioneers. Queen street^ PUR SALE, a First-class Goat in good milk.—Apply this offico. 11.01- SALE, the Lease and Goodwill 6f jD tlie Bay View Hotel, Nelson.-Forfarther particulars apply at the -fllco ot this paper. S.AOR SALE, Half-bred Lanshans' Eggs > JD also, a limitod number of Pure-bred — Apply Mr Reynell, General btorO, hllorshe. „,0R SALE, cheap, the Parisian Dio- J. Rama and Combination of Novelties'.- Good r.asons for selling,-Apply on the pro mi. cs between 7 and 10 p.m. IjiOß SALE, small new Yacht. No ' reasonable offer refused, as sho must be sold. Owner leaving the difltriot.—Apply Geo. Kldd, llevonpurt. __ LflOR SALE, Six-roomed House in Pon- JD sonby, with largo allotment G3 x 181, planted with fruit _nd ornamental trees; splondid view of harbour.-Apply on the pro mises, Wood-itreot, off Franklin Koad (Ist homo). ______ 17.0R SALE, Grace-street, Ponsonby, a I. well flnishol Houao and about aoro garden, &c,; 110 ft. frontage to Gracc-stroit; very good position, toe—l), ff. Evans. ITIOR SALE, in Newton, near Fairburn's V proporty, a vory nice Hou.o of 5 rooms. workshop, fowl-house, tank, weU. pump, good garden ; all in Urst-class order, and in good position. Ouly -210.-D. F. Evans, Estate Age_t, 11, Queen-Btreet. ij.Olt HALE Cheap, Building Allotment r in Upper Quoen-Btrcet. .3 feet frontage, at 62 per foot.—D. F. Evans, Estato Agent, 71 Qm-eii-stroat. SALE, a Comfortable Family ' Resldcnoo, within an easy dlstanco of Nolson, io a rao-t healthy locality; with 7 acres of good land, two of which is a SJlendid orchard in full bearing. Tcrnis easy.—Futthor particulars, apply Office of this paper. Jj .OR SALE, at Mount Eden, near Mount T_ Honkill Roal, a now and woli-ftatshed House of 7 apartments, large cist.m, new (table, buggy-house, cow she 1, toe, with 9 acres volcanic Und, subdivided and enclo.od with stonewall.. A good investment. Only £.50.— P. F. Evan., estate Agent. 71, Queen-strett. rtiA to -1,00. tiKNT on Building society -W.LI/ principles, or or other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. Sea List of Properties for Salo on 4th page.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane.— 3ovon por cent, allowed on money deposited for investment ___. J?QRn-DWELLING HOUSE, containing 10 _&OJU rooms, with verandah, cistern, tank, good garden, &c, and Allotment 180 _ 110; pleasantly .ituat.d on good volcanic soil.—P. Vailo, Bouse and Land Agent, shortland-street £0 17 K~Pretty and Well-flni hod HOUSK of 5 «' " rooms, vri'h front and bank verandah, tank. wa» h-hou.o. &0., and Allotment 35 x 200. An addlt'onal A llottnent of tho same size can be had. it required, for another £50.— S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, rJhortlaßd-street. ffinn-Comfortablo CIT^ BE-IDENCI. of 7 xO. v room*, bath-room, Bcullory, tanks, &c, and garden 66 x 300, well socked witn fruit trees -_. Vai'o, House and La.d Agent, Short land-street^ nt ca CA.H. balance at 7. par cent, two „lOU Dwelling Houses and Shop, in a prin cipal street, close to Qu«cnstre-t. Allotment, 35 x 82. Price, £525.—1.. Valle, House and Land Agent, Sbortland-street. _--_o"_—Neat Cottsgoof i rooms, fitted with 3&_s_j_i cupboard". Oven, Stove. 2 Tanks; also, now outhouse, 11 x 12, &c. and allotment 33 x ;20 minutoa from Po.t 'filce—S. Vaile, Houso and Land Agent, Shortland-street. _>oafV-SllBUHB*« Ki_stj__--.,C_!of .rooms, XrJov w j tn stable and other out-bu .dings, together with nearly i acrej ot land, planted with fruit and ornamental trees; commands a rood water viow, and has facilities tor 6e_ Bathing; about 1. miles t .ran Post-office.—!.. Vaile, Hoaso and Land Agent, ShortUnd-street. ARNELL.—Nice House of six rooms, &c, &o. In good position. Must be sold. Prico only £200.—D. F. Evans, Estate Agent, 71, Queen-street. ETTA IRDRESSERS. For Sale or Lease, a 5-yearß' established Hair iresslng Unsincss. Stock and Fixtures at a valuation. APP' s' to B.RUGK. Hamilton, Waikato. /•\SBORNE REAPING MACHINE WITH STRING BINDER Ono ot those superior Machines for sale-las been worked by W, Constablo, of Waiuku, cutting 60 ecros last season only—Similar Machines to thoso workod by Mr. W. Paul, of Manga-e, and Mr Hugh Knox, of Otahuhu Price, GO Guineas. ALFRED BUCKLAND. mo SMALL CAPITALISTS. A SPLENDID INVESTMENT. In the Flourishing Town ot Hawera, a DRAPERY BUSINESS occupying tho Boat Position in the Town, doing aFirst-ctsss Trade. Terms Liberal. Sole reason of the present Pro. prletor Belling, ill health. Note.—Tha Waimite Plains, adjoining Hawera, havo just been sold, so that there Is a good prospect for anyone with small capita. For particulars apply to A. CLARK & SONS, or the undesigned, G. H. ARMSTItONG, Proprietor, High-street, Hawera. til O R SALE, ' ON LIUKBAI, TERMS, To Olose a Partnership Account; The Clipper Pchoonor 'A'.BATROSS' 77 tons register; carries largo cargo, light draught of water HOUSK, Jeafleld View Roa-1.9 rooms HOUSE, Upper Pitt-street, G rooms, large allotment 82 aores LAND, Waipipi. Waiuku:'Allot ment 250 281 acres LAND, Waikato Hiver. O. A. HARRIS. 7, South British Insurance Buildings, December 6,1880. •DULL BROTHERS, HAVE NOW LANDING, Ex 'Famenoth' AND 'LOCH 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 MOWER. CORNSACKS, GRINDSTONES, OIL STONES, &c., &c„ &c. Agonts for J. Craig & Son's Celebrated Scotch- Whiskey. HULL BROTHERS, Auctioneers, vVlne aud Spirit Merchants, Queeu-stroet nri Gum Stores. Br.akwator a .n and __o_.d_d Stores Albort-o roet Ecclesiastical. YOUNG MEN'!. CHRISTIAN A»SO ATION, Corner of Welles'e. and Albert streets.—Weekly Evangclistlo Service THIS (Thursday) EVENING, t7h instant, at 7.30, All are invited. Recent arrivals cordially invited. EPIPHANY CHURCH.-Seventii An niversary. TO-NIGHT, January 6. Even ing Prayer at 7.30 p.m. Preacher, tho Yen, Archdeacon Maunseil,



Personal. HUGH McfNTOSII, Letter for you; call and see me.—J. M. Public Notio-s. ' A O _.— TO THE MEMBERS OF __\ m COURT CITY OF AUCKLAND, No. 3,97.. Serious discrepancies having been discovered in tho books of tho above Court, It is urgently required of all the members to send their Pence Cards before SATURDAY, Br.h Instant, to Mr Sheppard's, Darby-street, for tho purpose of a special audit, By ordor. T. W. ALLEN, Seoretary. WARKWORTH HOTEL, MAHURANGI. G. F. SUCH, PromiU-O-. Firstclas3 accommodation for Travellers. Boats can be obtained oa reasonable terms. Horses on hire. Tho steamer from Auckland arrives and de ports twice a-weea. "a RCH HILL HIGHWAY DISTRICT. DOG REGISTRATION ACT, 1880. Notice is hereby given that MR JAMES CATER has beon appointed Registrar for the above named District, and his residence, Craeroft- Btreet, Great North Road the placa at which tho Registration is to be made, and collarß 0b Mr DJames Cater is also appointed valuer of the above District, JAMES McGRFOOR, Chairman. rTUGH MCINTOSH [Late ov Glasgow], ARCHITECT, W No. 8, near foot of Queen-strcet.T__ ALL Persons having Clai___ against the Auckland Club Bhould fender their accounts forthwith.-W. Flood Secrctflr., Auck land, 6th J_n„ 1881. VIOLIN Strings; Acribcllo (Ist), 6(1 each; Gut (Ist). Id each: Gut (2nd and .itS):6i each; all of a very excellent quality.—J. AdafHs, Watchmaker, Victoria-street. -JCT.ICrHT.se."-^CONTRACT. To the inhabitants ot NeWt_n and Ponsonby who have a'skod me to attend to their orders I may say—most punctually I will attend. But owing to (he taking over tho new contract, nnd most ot tho boxes being in a filthy condition I cannot do all jjst at once. Kach house Bhall bs promptly attended to, but 1 m _st do them lv proper ordor: and whon the first week or so is over all will bo perfect. My new carts will bo r.ady .oon, and I shall, it anyone c_n, Pl'nse my supporters. It h»s beon said that I will np. go out of tho city: I will go any whore, and do tho work in a clean and honest manner. If the Inhabitants of tho City,- Newton andPon.onhy will only.bear with me I wi.l please them. At the first of the year numorous applications are coming in-all new ones To these allow me to say tbat the carts will be at their hou.es m due order. No placo shall bo neglected ; but Just Kivomea littlo time and if I don't please, then filamo me.~GI_ORGK WILSON, Nelson-street. WALNUT Drawing-room SUITES in Damask, Rep, Silk, or Velvet, on sale at T. & H. Cooke's Furnitnre Warehouse, 67, Queen-street. MAHOGANY, Cedar, and Blum Din ing-room SUITES in Leather. Hair Seating, or American Cioth, on salo at _< to li. Cooke's, 07, Queen-atreet. IRON BEDSTEADS and IRON COTS, in great variety, on sale at T. & H. Cooke's, 07, Quocn-streot, BEDROOM FUKNITURE in Choice Mottled Kauri, on sal a at T. __ 11. Cooke'*, 87, Queen-atreet. SPRING MATTRASSES, Fair, Wool, Cocoa Fibre, and Flax MattraßS.s, on sai nt T. & H. Cooke's, 07, Queen-street. AUSTRIAN BEKTWOOD CANE CHAIRS, English and American Cane Chairs, on salo at T. & 11. Cooke's, 67, Queen street. BRUSSELS CARPETS, Tapestry Car pots, Kidderminster Carpeto, Linoleum, Floorcloth, and Matting of all kinds, on sale at V. to H. Cooke's, 67, Queen-street. SIDEBOARDS, Cheffoniers, Bookcases. Cornice Poles, and Gilt Cornices, on sale at T, & H. Cooke's, 67, Queen-street. FIVE PER CENT DISCOUNT to Cash Purchasers of Furnit_re at T. to H. Cooke'b, 67, Queen-street. ______ -Off INEIWINE!! WINE!!! Wendel. BxcellentStrengtheningWino -Prizo Modal Sydney Exhibltition—Can now bo ob tained at all Hotels, 2s 6d por bottle; Sparkling Champagne, 3s per bottle.-J. WENDKL, Wino Manufacturer, Symonds street, a few doors from _ the Windmill. CHRISTMAS CHEER.—If you really like acupof good Tea, trymy " Very Kic . Deep Brown Tea," at 33 per lb. or 6ibs for 163 6d; New Currents, 7d per lb; Kleme Raisins, oft stalk, 8d; Baltana., dressed, 81; Mixed Peel, Is 3d; Now Figslargeboxes, 2s; Barcelona Nuts. }d; Wine Biscuits, by the tin.9d ; New Potted Meats, Now Carry, New Jellies. Jordan Al monds, &c; Ship Store Treacle, _d; Shin Store Drird Apples, 6J.; Cornflour, 6d; Salad Oil (job), 3d ; Rioe, 2.d; 5,000 Cigars (something fine), 3 For Is; Honey, fid; Virginia Tobacco, Is 9d (less to tho tradel; 159 boxes Choice Teas, 20s, 235, 25s and 27s per box; Hlb3 bag M 'Gil's liest Oatmeal, 2s Id ; ConiDaur'a No. 1 Sugar. 20s per bug; I.ime iuicc, 10d.—Fredk. Wuitbii.ad, Victoria-st, Auckland. TERMS-CASH. tj-ENCING! FENCING! FENCING! I can do all kin-s of Fencing at lower prices than anybody. Here's the proof: Bust Hobarton Pailint Fence, 53a; Heart Kauri Posts and Rails, and KaTi Palings, 15s; Purlri Posts, and 3 Hobarton Rails, lis; do Kxu ~ 3is; V\ ire Fence 15 wires, 20s; Top Rail, 2s; Puriri Po?te, Hobarton Top Rail aud 5 wireß, 335. Other kin-B equally c.eip. Tho materials ond work of the b.st description. Large stock of Posts and Rails for Bale at low prices. Posts bored and morticed, and rai's dressed on ground. SAM. WHITE, Fencer, Custom-h.uso-strect. ALL Persons having Claims against the Auckland Club should renders thei accounts forthwith. —W, FlO-d, Secretary. Auckland, 6'h January, 183% AUCKLAND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. Tho AUIUMN EXHIBITION will bo held on March 10 and 11, ISSI. Schedules of l-ri_o3 can be obtained from Messrs Layers and Stoad maD, Queen street, B_d at the Mus urn Buildings, Princes .treo. T. F. 011__1.3K.V.A.., Hon. Secretary. fB .HORNTON, SMITH, AND EIUTH'S 2. PRICES CURRENT (Wholesale). Subject to alteration without notice. I Sacks. 100's. _o>. Crown Brand Flour £ s. d. £s. d. £b. d perton ... . 13 3 0 13 10 0 11 0 0 T.S.&F. Cantei _ury Flour 12 0 0 12 10 0 13 0 0 Sharps, per ton .. 510 0 .. .. | Bran, perton .. .. 510 0 .. .. . Fowl Wheat .. ■■ 3i. 6d. per buehel. | The above prices laolude sacks and bagr; sicks j and bags not returnable BMS: C-BET. - | ATTEMATA FLOUR MILL\_ PRICKS OURRttNT (WHOLESALE). I Subject to alteration without notice. Sacks. 100's. _0.. £ c. d. -p. d. £ s. d. Fine Flour, per ton 13 0 0 13 10 0 11 0 0 J. L. Flour, per ton 12 0 0 12 10 0 13 0 0 A. Flour, perton 12 0 0 — — Wheat Meal .. 13 0 0 — — Sharp-, per ton .. 510 0 — — Bran, per ton .. 910 0 — — The above prices include saoics and hags. Sacks aud bags cot returnable. Cabin Biscuits, „18 por ton; cases, 2s 6d each. Also, a largo assortment of Fancy Biscuits; Price List on appllcition. TERMS: CASH. Office: Lower Queen-street, Aucklaud. Ist November, 1880. JOHN LAMB. _TT~FLO~UR MILLS AND BISCUIT MANUFACIORY. Auckland, November 1,1880. We beg lo advise you that our Pric.s_.om this date are as under: Sacks. 1001b. 501bs. £ s. d. £ s. d. „ s. d. Anchor Flour, toa.. 12 0 0 12 0 0 13 0 0 Baker's Extra, ton.. 13 0 0 — — Bharps, per ton ..500 — — Bran, perton ..500 — — Cabin Bread, ton .. 18 0 0 - - IOOIbs. 501.5. IOOIbs. Case .... 23 61 2s Sks. Is Wo are yours truly, J. BYCROFT & CO. VTEW TWEEDS AND COATINGS. Josr Opened Up, at H. L. POSSENESKIE'S, NRIW TWEEDS AND COATINGS, Comprising Blis3, Weßt of England, Bannock burn, and various other manufactures of Scotch Tweeds New Tweeds and Coatings 1 A Largo Varioty of Fronch and German Tweeds. New Tweeds ai-d Coati os I Wor.tcd Coatings in all Shades and Patterns. New Twebps and Coati>gs ! Suqorior Meltons, Beavers, and Venetians in all shades. New Tweehb and Coatings! West of England Superfine Black and B'uo. NEW TWEEDS AND COATINGS! JUST OPENED OUT, AT H. L. POSSENESKIE'S, Merchant tailor and Ha_ut_i_kbe, OPPOSITE THK Souni Rjßiusn Insurance Buildings, Shortland-street, Auckland. N.B.—A Large Variety In Fancy Voslings foi , Summer wear. Special Obßervanco: All work warranted Hand-Made only.



Georgie (4 years old), at the tea-table— " Mamma, may I have some sardines ?'' Mamma—"Wait till I'm ready, Georgic' Georgie (surprised)—" Why, ma, it's me >at wants 'em."



Tenaerß-____________- | N BW ALAND RAILWAYS. TI3ING «f___ JjWAlH _ y Tenders will bo recel- . mca _„ _j noon ot SATURDAY, the _-this ®^g' n _g_^ 1881. from persons desiroiishdayot.""?*___ Sole Right of Advertislngatt-Tt obtetattg and in the Carriages of the t °U*"°„ f___wa.9 with their extensions:- -vgwu"."* Kaipara-Waikato Napier-Woodvllle Wellington-Woodvillo Foxton-Carlyle Carlyle-Wattara Picton-Blenheim Nelson-Fo___ill Greymouth. Thoy must bo addressed to tho Hon. Minister for Publio Works, and marked outside, " Ten ders for Advertising on Railways," and must also bo accompanied by a cheque on some bank, to bo specially marked by a banker as good for twenty-one days, and to bo in favour of tho Receiver-General's Deposit Account only, and not to bearer or order. Specifications can be seen at tho Hallway Stations at Auckland, Napier, Wellington. Wang-nui, New Plymouth, Picton, Nelson, Greymouth. Chrißtcburch, Dunedln, and Inver. cargill, and at the General Manager's Offlce, Wellington. The highest or any tender not necessarily aCCOPtC!?' J. P. MAXWELL. General Manager New Zealand Rail ways. Railway Department, Wellington, 28th December, 1830. A UCKLAND HAKBOUI- BOARD. TENDERS FOE SWEEPING AND CLEANING WHAEVES. Harbour Boord Offlce, Auckland, December 29,1830. Tenders will bo received at this offlce, until TUESDAY, tho 11th January, 1881, at noon, for Sweeping and Cleaning \v harves, in terms or specifications to be seen at this offlco. Ihe lowest or any tender not necessarily ao 'l'end'era to bo endorsed." Tender for Sweep tog and Cleaning Wharve^^^,,^^ Chairman. nOUNTY OF WAITEMATA PUBLIC NOTICE, Tenders for tho undermentioned Works will be received until TUESDAY, January 18,1881 WAITAKBREI KAST DISTRICT. Contract No. 1, RrectiDga BridgeandFormlng parts of a Road. Contract No. 2. Filling nnd Clearing part of Rush 'load. Specifications and conditions at Oratia Hotel, Henderson's Mill. DEVONPORT DISTRICT. Delivering Scoria Ash on Devonport and I*ke Road. Specification and conditions at Mr -C. W. Alison's, Devonport. LAKE DISTRICT. Deliverin. Scoria Ash on Devonport and Laka -, 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, Titirangl. WAIPAREIR- OUTLYING DISTRICT. Forming and Draining part of Hueston's and Duncan's Road. Specification and con ditio cs at Mr Hussion.. TITIRANGI OUTLYING DISTRICT, mproving Road at the Railway Crossing. Specification and conditions at Mr __c- Caul'r, Tltirangi, Specifications ond conditions of all the above nay be seen at tho council Office, ShorUand itreer, Auckland, and all Tenders must be a_ iressod to " Tho Treasurer, Waitemat* County .ounoil, Auckland." _____ _—-£ County Clerk. Waitemata County Council Offlce, Deceaib.r 30,1880. _ T| O BUILDERS. Tenders will bi received until noon of FRI DAY, the Hih Inst, for the Erection of a Heal* Unco in tho Waikato. Plans, &c.,at No. 10, Jouth British I«^"^g|f BMr _, Arch-tec*. Try 0 BUILDERS. Tenders will bo received until _ o'olock on FRIDAY, the 7th inst,, for the Erection of a 3toie iv Gore-street, Plans at my ofllce. HftNRY G. WADE. Architect. 25, Queen-street. ______ nn O B U I L D E R S. Tenders will be received, until noon on V ' DNE3DAY. January 12,1881, for A-dittonS o Vil'n. at Mouut Albort. EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect, X. ■ O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to 12 o'clook on .HURSDAY, tho 20th Inst., for the Ereotlon ol wo DWELLING HOUSES in the Waikato. Plans can be seen at our Offices. Queen-Btreet, ip to the 13th inst., and at Mr Wells.Cair. bridge. £terthfttl!atek MAHONEY AND SON. Architect.. Auctions. TO-MORROW, 11 O'CLOCK A.M. MAUKET-DAY AUCTION SALE. * RT H U ~R' S MART. 'QULTRY, So., at 11 o'olook a.m.—Fowls, Tur keys. Duck., Geese, Pigeonß, Canaries, Small f'ig-i _. _ ~ rcn Tanitu, American Stove, Spouting. 'RQDUCB, &c, at one o'olock a.m.—s oases Superior Can' erbury Che-se. 3 cases Superior Bacon and H»ms. 30 sides Bacon (various; brands) 20 Hams, 50 Canterbury Choeßes,l2o Walroa Ohee.es, '.0 kegs Butter. Beef. 160 sacks l-otatces, 30 bags Onions, Vegetables, 10 tin. Flour, i 'atmeal, Oats, Wheat, Maize. t harps, Bran, Chiff. PRUIT- . JROCEitIE., &c.-Tea, Coffee, Sugar, Rloo, Cornflour. Lollies, Biecutts, Vestas, Starch. Soap, Bluo, Clothes Pegs, White Load, Oil, Paint, Turp?. . „ . Oa Acoo"nt of Whom it May Concern (Moro or less damaged), ii Gunniea 1 O. Sugar. ON SALE PRIVATELY (Furniture Department). _ano, American Organs, Furniture in great . variety, toe TO-MORROW. A T » ILIUM'S MART; £__ AT 11 O'OLOOK, 3 case? sound impirtad Bacon; upset prioe, 4_S 100 casoi Hans; ups.t pr'c.. o_d 3 ras-B Groen Canterbury Hams and Bacoa 40 good Ch<o;es, unreservedly 10 Kegs Butler 20 boxes 'J ea . _ .__. Flour, Bran, Oats, Maize, and Groceries. TO-MORROW. PRODUCE, GROCERIES, &C. w. "dowden fT\7ILL sell by auction, at tbe Exchange I T Mart, To-mo: row, at 11 o'olock, Potatoes, Cheese. Bacon Maize, Oats, Bran, Wheat Curranti, Hal-ins, Oatmeal Tea, Hioe, Cornflour D.& B. Plaid Vesta". Carbonate Soda Sardine.. Hlacking, Pickles Medicine Cneet, Bathbrl oks Cieese Press, Avery's Scales Furolturo, &o. 3. TONKS IH. C. CAUK. THUBSDAY, JANUARY 13. ~ By order of the Executors ot the lato Walter Graham, Esq. ALLOTMENT, CORNER OF VINCENT AND COOK STREETS. ALLOTMENTS AT LAKE TAKAPUNA. 11. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell, on Thurs. day, tho 13tb, at 12 o'olock noon. ALLOTMENT corner of Vincontand Cook streets FOUR ALLOTMENTS, beautifully situated at Lake Takapuna,, 3. TONKS. J LB. C. CAKE. TUBS D vY, JANUARY 11. AT 11 O'CLOCK. rTIHE SALE OF FRAMED OLEO GKAPH3 AND OIL-PAINTINGS wiU toka place on the above date. B. TONKS & CO., Auctioneers. . FRIDAY, JANUARY 7. At 12 o'Clock. CARBINES AND LUSHER ' l< WILL self, hy auction, at the Central Auction Mart, Queen-street, at 12 o'clook . POULTRY:-Fowls, Ducks, Birds, etc. PROt.UOI_.-80 Walroa Cheesea.Hams and Ba-on. New Potatoes, Flour, Oatmeal, Bran, Maze, Clothes Fegß, Soap, Kent-' sene, etc, etc, etc. :,'.',, AlSO,' ■' " ,;.,;,;', "Ji llou..'hold Furniture, Kitchen Utensils,' Second-hand Furniture, Books, Clothing, Weighing Machine. (Continued oTTFtiiirtinTMnillL