contests of the day. They resulted as fol -oMaidkn Race (120 Yards).-J. Reid, 1; R. Nicholson, 2; E. A. Dashwood, 3. Seven started. Dargavill's Cup Handicap (100, 200 AND 440 YARDS}.— H. Dickenson, 1; J. McVay, 2 (in cacti event); E. O'llare, 3. 11 started. One Mile llandicap.-E, Jones, I . R. Nicholson, 2 ; E. A. Da?hwoid, 3. l'"ive started. Handicap Hurdle Race (250 yar:ds). B. O'Hare, 1; J. Cummins, 2, Sixstaried. Handicap Bushmen's Race(3ooyai,ds) —B. Kichohon, 1; E. Jones, 2. Consolation Handicap (150 yae:d»). J. Cummins, 1 ; W. Mcttaw, 2. HACK kace—J. Seymour's Toby, 1 j Dunn's Minnie Casey, 2.

Kamo Races.

By Telegraph.—Own Correspondent WHANGAREI, Tuesday.

Maiden Plate.—Penrose, 1; Stella, 2; Cock Robin, 3. Stranger and Lurline dso ran, but t'.\c race from first to last was a Rift to Ponroao, who won hands down, Stella just managing to hold second place. PONY Race.—Little Nell, 1; Magnet, 2 ; Maseppa, 3. The others nowhere. This waa a complete gift to Littlo Nell, no others having any chance from the start. Cup Handicap.—Penroso, lj Nor M, 2; Bundarra, 3. As in the first race Fsn roso led from the first hard held and won as he liked, N or M taking second place, Bundarra with a bad third. The rest wi:re nowhere. This was a fast race, the gallant chestnut disdaining all competitors. Nor M was the only one worth mentioning beside him.

HACK Hurdle Rack —Now Chum, 1; Minnie, 2; Natito, 3. This was an easy victory for the gallant old horso who, though out of form, ran bravely and won a good race most cleverly. Over tho Hills and Grey Momus falling completely destroying their chance, The iidets luckily escaped with a few bruises.

Settlers' Platk.—Deceiver, 1; Swsr raton, 2. Deceiver, although in vory poor form, won tnis race splendidly, making the pace from the start. Handicap Hurdlf Race. — Harry Mount, 1; Don Carlos, 2, Nor M fell at the third hurdle ami lost his chance in the race. It was his to a certainty. This wxs a hard race between the Mount and Carlos, and was only won in the straight by a couple of lengths. Consolation Handicap Hurdle.— Harold, 1; NorM, 2; Bundnrra, 3. This was a closely contested race, but the heavy weight N or M was subjected to against a fresh horse cost her the race by two lengths.

WEIGHTS FOR AUCKLAND RACES.

AUCKLAND R.C. HANDICAP. St. lb. St. lb. Kandwick ... 810 Paramcna ... 7 0 King Quail... 8 7 Matnu 7 0 Maori 8 2 Vampire 6 12 Yatapa 7 10 Vortex 6 9 Othello 7 9 Poet 6 9 Badsworth ... 7 9 Kewi 6 9 TimWhiffler 7 9 Squire 6 5 Kenilworth.., 7 8 Moonstone ... 5 12 Peereßscolt 7 7 Tenuinbra ... 512 Hilda 7 5 Director ... 512 Lara 7 5 Betriever ... 512 Lone Hand ... 7 0 GRAND STAND HANDICAP. St. lb. St. lb. Billingsgate... 9 5 Maid of Honor 8 8 Kandwick ..8 5 Maori 8 0 Othello ... 7 10 Badsworth ... 7 10 Hilda 7 8 Peeress colt ... 7 2 jjara 7 0 Paramena ... 7 0 Vampire ... 612 The Foot ... 610 Kewi 6 7 Miss Domett... 612 Tenambra ... 6 0 Retriever ... 6 0 Director ... 6 0 Acceptances to-morrow evening by eight o'clock at the oihec of the club.

PRESBYTERIAN BAZAAR.

A BAZAAR, designed for the purpose of raining tho necessary funda for defraying the expense incurred in painting and re pairing tho North Shore Presbyterian Church, was opened yesterday in th.a Devonport Hall, and fairly patronised. The credit for its inauguration and carrying out is largely due to Miss Webster, of Cheltefl bam Beach, and in a lesser degree to tho ladies and gentlemen who willingly assisted her. The Bazaar was open again to-day, and will be finally closed this evening, when Mr Sibbin will put up to auction the articles which remain unsold, Tho sals commences at eight o'clock.

SUICIDE AT KAUKAPA KAPA.

A MELANCHOLY case of snicide has occurred nt Kaukapakapa. Joseph Smith, a settler and gunidigger of that place, was last seen alive on the 9th instant, at the polling for Waitemata. On the 22nd instant his body was found in a deserted frhare in the bash at Kaukapakapa, about 500 yards from hi * own house. An inquest was held on the body by Mr A. Bonar, coroner, at the Bridge Hotel, on the 23rd instant. Tho eyidenco shewed that deceased had hung himself by a rope from the roof of the whare, He had evidently taken a wooden case about 18 inches high, and after adjusting tho noose round his neck had jumped off. His feet touched the ground, the rope having stretched with his weight. Tin; body was in an advanced state of decom position, and the jury after the identifica tion caused the burial to be performed on the spot. At theinquest a verdict of suicide when labouring under temporary insanity caused by melancholy delusions, was returned unanimously. Xieceased was a single man, between 50 and 55 years of age. He had wandered in tho bush oefore, and been found in a state of starvation. Though usually temperate, like many men of similar life, he occasionally indulged in a drunken spree.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

A special meeting of the Chamber of Csiumeree for the purpose of considering the proposed remission of the American *00l district, and the desirability of send ing a New Zealand delegate to the United States in order to aassist in the achievement of that result was held this afternoon. Mr C, C. McMillan (chairman) and about 25 other members were present. The meeting was duly opened withanex planatory statement by the ChairmaD, after which Mr Oppenheimer, in a forcible speech, advised the despatch of a special dcligate from this colony to America. MrThos. T. Gamble (Agent of the Pacific Steamship Co.) explained the position of tho matter at present in the United States, and the proffer which his Company had made to grant free passages to Washington to any representatives which New South Wales and New Zealand might choose to send to Congress in support of tho re mission of the wool duties. Mr L. D. Nathan proposed, and Mr John Lamb seconded, " That this Chamber is of opinion that a representative from the New Zealand Government, to act with Sir Henry Parkcs, should be sent to Washington to urce upon tho Government of the United States the importance of reducing their present wool tariff as far as New Zealand is concerned, and tbat the Committee of this Chamber are requested to interview the Hon. Mr Whitaker and urge upon him the Importance) of sending such a representa tive. The resolution was then put and carried. (Left sitting.)

A BOATING PARTY CAP SIZED.

A bmali. open-sailing boat containing Dr. and Mrs Sanders, Mlsa Allen, and Meßsrs Street and Moore, capßlzed a short distance off shore at Sc George's Bay on Monday morning last between 11 and 12 o'clook. A young man named Arthur Moaro, who was also out sailing In the bay. observed the acoWent and went to thol* Mitotanee, speedily effeotlnr tho reieuo of Dr. Sanders and Miss Allen. The aooldent was also obwrved from the shore by Maßter Cyril Chur ton.who was BWimming a horse in tho wator, •ad he also started for the scene In a small Wax, which he borrowed from 5n adjacent Bhed. When he reached the boat which had eajwlrefl, he found Dr Bonders Miss Alton, and Mr Street clinging to ita keel, Mr Moore ■Wtomluft ashore, and Mra Banders in Rreat danger of drowning. On the punt coming up, Mr street caught hold of it with one hand, Pushed the capsizing boat with Dr Panders and Miss Allen bafore him, alongside Mr Munros boat, where they were taken oa board. Mr Btroet then got into the punt, and went with Master Churton to the assistance of Mra Sanders. It was not safe to take the way Into the punt, and thoy found it necessary to puU towards Munro's boat which was near by, Mr Stroet pulling, whilo his com panlon kept Mra ganderb'B head above water. By this means tho whole of tha boating party were rescued, and, with the exception of Mrs Banders, proved little the worse for their Wetting. Tha«dady was quite insensible when taken on chore, but has elnce almost recovered.

THE OPERA.

"MARITANA.1

"MAEITANA," ths most popular of Eng lish operas, and perhaps the most tuneful and melodious of all, was produced at the Theatre Royal on Saturday evening to a capital house, and performed with un qualified Buccess. The cast was a strong one, the piece had evidently been well re hearsed, and the principals being in good voice a representation wus given of the opera which for merit has certainly never been excelled in Auckland. Miss Monta gue, of course, assumed the title idle. She entered con amorc into the spirit of the part, went through the opening scenes with charming abandon and vivacious gaiety, caught very happily the soft oncd feeling running through the subsequent episodes, and sung the captivating music allotted her with great taate and a ready perception of its capacity for emotional ex pression. The beautiful aria "'lis the Harp in the Air," was given with an effect which prepared the audience for a finished interpretation of the solo passages that were to follow, and the execution of the duet with Don Jose " Of Fairy Wand," served to strengthen the anticipa tion. The well-known song, " Scenes that are brightest," was exquisitely sung, while in both of the following ducts, viz., "Oh Maritana," with Don Ctesar, and " Sainted Mother," with LaKatillo, the resources of the lady's voice, and her talent as a pro fessional cautatricc were exhibited to great advantage. Mr Chas. Turner was equally successful in the part of Don Ciesar, his action being studied and generally appropriate, and his Ringing be ing admirable. The rollicking song, "All the World Over," with which he signalised bis entrance upon the stage, proved one of the vocal triumphs ot the evening. It was splendidly sung, aud fairly brought down "the house. The sarcastic romance, " Hither as I Came," was capitally rendered; while tko ensuing trio, "Turn on Old Time" {Don Ctesar, Don Josi", and Lazafillo), was sung with .a spirit and fervour of feeling that entitles us to designate it the best porformed of tl.fe concerted selections. The duet with ttao King, "I am the King of Spain," and that with Maritana, to which reference has already been made, were also surpassingly good. The inspir ing son:;, "Let me like a Soldier Fall," with its martial ring and well marked rhythm, was splendidly delivered, and the singing of the graceful and pensive ballad, "There is a Flower that Bloombth" was quite as effective Both numbers were given iv a manner and with a power that admit of no disparagement. Mr Turner, however, must plead guilty to the introduc tion of some gag, which neither improved tliu libretto, nor was called for by the circumstances. With this exception, aud perhaps a slight ten dency to exaggeration of manner in one pr two situatioDß.his portraiture wasreally ex cellent. Mr Farley never appears to a dis advantagc,and though the part of Don Jos6 with the music written to it is hardly the most suitable tor hini,hin performance fully sustained his operatic repute. He contri buted veiy appreciably to the success of all tho concerted passages in which he was en gaged, and his solo numbers also received lair treatment from him. The introduction of a cadenza here and there is a liberty whicn professional singers frequently take with the music that they render, aud Mr Farley would appear to favour tho privilege. It is one, however, more honoured in tho breach than in the ob servance, and, thorefore, the flourish with which the ballad "In Happy Moments " was finished off, though weU executed, wouldhave been better omitted. The crentle manwas heard to decided advantage in tho cavatina, '|This heart by woe o'ertaksn," and in the splendid bravura, to which it leads, viz., "No! My Courage," In this style of muaic Mr Farloy is never at fault. M r Gordon, a bass of great power, depth, and resonance, took the part of the King; and if a little constrained in his acting fully atonsd for it by his singing. He produced a very favourable impression. Miss Carry Godfrey made a fascinating Lazarillo, while her singing fully deserved the plaudits which it evoked from time to time. For her rendering of " Alas ! Those Chimes," the lady was encored. Mr Ben ham made the most of the Marquis, and the other subsidiary lOlcs were satisfactorily filled. The orchestration was remarkably good, the first violin and clarionet especially meriting recognition, while M. Ctrou con ducted with unerring judgment, The choruses, barring a few trifling defects, were well given, the attack being usually prompt and decisive, and the time creditably observed.

"THE BOHEMIAN GIRL."

Balfe's romantic and pleasing little opera, "The Bohemian Girl," with its familiar music and pretty airs, was successfully given on Monday evening. The Theatre -was crowded, and the audience received every vocal selection in the composi tion with enthusiastic ajnlause. Miss Montague appeared as Arlieft, Mr Charles 'Earner as Thaddeus, Mr Farley as Devils hoof, Mr Gordon as Count Arnheim, Miss Josephine Deakin as the Gipsy Quien, and Mr Skinner as Florestein. The prima donna sang superbly the favourite ballad, "I Dreamt that I Dwelt in Marble Halls " as well as tho interpolated song " It was a Dream," and for each she had to respond to an imperative encore. Mr Charles Turner had also to submit to the popular will by repeating in its entirety the fine declamatory selection " When the Fair Land ot Poland," which ho gave with thrilling effect, while Mr Gordon for his rendering of "The Heart Bow'd Down" received a similar acknowledgment of satisfaction and pleasure. " When Other Lips" was also effectively sung by Mr Turner. Miss Deakin was a little overweighted in the part of the Queen, bat she sustained it very well indeed, and in doing so, shewed much capacity for operatic impersonation. Mr Skinner made an indifferent Florestein. The choruses were capitally executed, and the orchestra contributed its full quote to the general success. There could be bo doabt as to tho approbation of the audience, for there was neither stint nor ambiguity about the measure in or mode by which it was ex pressed. The opera was repeated last night te another bumpor " houso " by which it was received with no less favour and pro nonnced gratification. "The Rose of Castile" is announced for to-night,and as it has not been played here for many years paat it should prove a sure "draw."

lhe Christmas decorations on Saturday evening were neither so numerous nor so showy as that of previous years. Messrs Garlick and Cranwell's establishment waß (especially noticeable for the taste and skill displayed in its ornamentation and a crowd of admiring spectators surrounded it throughout the evening. Mr Goodson's nnd Mr Montague's shops wore also very attractive in appearance, besides bejng lihronged with customers.

No particulars respecting the Mercury Bay Regatta, which was to have taken place yesterday, had reached town up to a late hour this afternoon. The principal event was the sculling match between Floyd and Carter, of Sydney, and Albert White, of Mercury Bay, in which it was generally expected that Carter would come through victorious. The prevalent rainy weather and terrible state ot tho roads between Mercury Bay and Coromandel has probably prevented communication, and we aro thereby unable to publish the result. The half-yearly meeting of the Auckland Fire Brigade Quoit Club was held on Mon day, the 19th inst. The balance-sheet showed a credit-balance to the Club. The following officers were elected for the en suing six months : — Superintendent J. Hughes, president (re-elected); Foreman J, Earley, vice-president; Branchman F. Finlay, captain, was re-elected; James Slianley, secretary (re-elected); John Ward, treasurer; Foreman John (Clarke, Fireman Heap?, and Mr William Field, trustees. The Working Committee consista : Branch man S. Fulljames, Firemen G. Finlay, C. Smith. T. Solomon, and G. Moore, all re elected. Firemen G. Lee and T. Blake, auditors. A vote of thanks was also given to the proprietor of the Evkning STAR for his kindness in publishing locals on behalt of the Club.

The conundrum on the Auckland Fire Brigade to which the prize was awarded in the Choral Hall on Monday night is as fol lows • _ » Why are the members of the Auckland Fire Brigade like persons strongly opposed to temperance? —Because they often get well ' soaked,' always tnra out with a ' reel,' and go to 'blazes as fast as possible." Mr Brame, in reading the above, apologised for its roughness ; but many people will be of the opinion that tho truth ful and pointed nature of the answor atones for its cohrse vein. The audionco at any rate, enjoyed it immensely. The following conundrum wa.3 second in point of merit, and was "highly commended":—"Why is the present superintendent of the Fisg Brigade indispenbible to its efficiency 1 — Becauie it would be Hughes-less (useless) without him.'•

THE YACHT TANIWHA'S VICTORY IN MELBOURNE.

(SPECIAL TO STAR.)

(BY TELEdRAM VIA THE BtiTJFF,)

The First-Class Yacht Match in Hobson's Bay, Melbourne, took place on the 21at inst. The weather was most unpropitious for yachting, especially for the larger res sels, and to make tbo situation still Worse the hour for starting was fixed for half-pant one, which gave very little promise of the match being finished before midnight* When the preparatory gun fired—twenty minutes past twelve—there was scarcely sufficient wind to fill the sails of the Tani who, May Queen, and Secret, while Janet, which had left her mooring! an hour earlier, was still far from the Nelson under coyer of Williamstown, baffling with the light southerly air. To the no small surprise of everyone the starting gun boomed forth at half.past twelve, and the two cutters and the schooner, which had been towed to the starting line by their boats, crossed it exactly nine minutes before the Janet reached it> Once getting out from under cover cf the land, the leading cutters soon left nearly a mile of space between them and Clarke's yacht, but before they reached Brighton the Janet became the leading yacht. Throughout the race the wind was of a moßt llukcy character, Taniwha being most favoured, but her pilot, Stafford, evidently won the racb by his long board to westward when Off Snapper Point. Before commencing this the Janet looked at least about two miles ahead, both boats boing Considerably ahead oi the Secret, Shepherd having worked to the eastern shore in expec tation of an easterly breeze. On getting well clear of tho lightship at Gillibrund Pointjthe May Queen made one long board to the westward^ reaching almost as far as tho indented heads, and on going about Deemed fully three miles to the windward of the first of the three cotters, but lost all she bad gained on it and being to the eastward, while the cutters were favoured on opposite tack. On tbo conclusion of their tack to tho eastward the Janet only came out about a mile on tho Secret's weathcr,thc Taniwha meantime getting a fine breeze which virtu ally woo her the race. At this juncture the Taniwha, Janet, and Secret, once on borne stretch, set spinna kers, the Secret's being the q sickest set. After rounding the lighter.her sail area was increased by ring-tail water-sail and jib top-sail, which, in addition to her main sail, galfand jib top-sail, fore-sail and jib, drew splendidly—this, too, whilo the clouds darkened and thunder rolled behind, told of the determination of her skipper to save his time if possible on the more cautions pilots ahead, allowing again at the finish of three minutes iv tho run home. The night was very dark, and as the yachts rushed past the lightship under their clouds of white sail they laoked like high spectres with red and green eyes—the port and star board lights. On hailing the first to crosa the line at lOhrs. 55min, the cry was, " What yacht is that J" " Taniwha " was sung out by a husky voice, followed by three ringing cheers soon after. The Janet, four minutes later, rushed post, the Secret following twelve and a-half minutes after the Taniwha, and beating tho Janet on time by lOaecs., having to receive Bininn, 20eecs. from her victor of last year.

RUSSELL, this day.

Armed : Rotorna. Loaded : Sea Breeze. Sailud : Rotorua. Passengers—lor J)uu edin :Mr and Mrs Harris. For Welling ton : Mrs Gray, Mies Gray, and Miss Ray. For Gisbornc : Three Maoris, For Auck land : Mr Cooper and others, The rain to-day will interfere with the Wainaate races, add prevent a number from attending the same.

THE AirCKLA3ii> IWEJnSrQ STAR. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28,



The annual picnic of the members of St. Andrew's Church Choir and their friends, took place on Monday, the island of Motutapu being selected as tho place for the day's outing. The affair was thoroughly enjoyable.



Drapery' tyiLLIAM T> T3RIDGMAN, JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE. ■■ Having purchased some large lota of Clearing Wareuouso Llneß. will sell them Tory oheap. 100 Lace Fiohtu and Capea at 3a fld ; warehouse prloo It lid 20 Girls'GMhmmeJaoketa from 7nGd SO Ladles' Cashmere Fiobna and Dolmans, 7b 81 to 10a Ed 109 Ladles' Ulster*, Fichna (Black and Colored), Dolmans, from 10b fid to 26b, beloK lew tnan half warohonio price; Terr handsome good* 50 Ladles' Handsome Blaok Bilk Jackets from 36a A lance aad varied assortment of Black Silks, 2a Cd, 2* lid, 3a IW, Is 6d; IB unequalled 180,000 doiwn Buttons, new goods, imneat variety, from M por dozen " S^ <&• 100 pain Ladles' Riding Gloves, sllßhttl'JPottea,, Is 3d to 3s -*'»• /st 2300 yards New Pattern Mnfllln Works, 24,2R 3Jd. 4Jd. to Is—much trader usual prloo . Lance Variety New Galatea stripes ~,r_. Terr trood fine Men's Oxford Shirts, I<l to 17, 17Hnch.8s9d:worth88 8d Good Colonred Oamaik Table Coven, 0s 6d, 7s 6d,Bs6d linoleum. various widths. Is M mare yard Large stock of Coloured Shirtings, splondld valne Toilot Coven In groat variety 500 Tarda New Pompadour Prints, 43d r.worth ejd. Just opened, choice patterns 1500 yards New Pompadour Prints, 6id; worth Bd. Just opened, choice patterns Good Bed Tick, *Jd: extra valne at Md 1509 rarda Good Dreas Materials, to clear, Dd per yard. Half-prioe. Doable Widths Soarlet and Green Furniture Repps, 3d : worth 6a 6d Donble Width, all Wool, Scarlet Damask, 2a lid. Half-prlee ZOO Ladies' Laoa Capes and Fionas, 2a 6d; uanal prloo Ss to 7s 6d 6010 dozen New Battens, 2d per doz., in great variety. Great bargain Nice lot LadleB1 Leather Bam. from 3s H 100 Cocoa Mats, Is Bd, 2s 3d, 3s Sd. 100 Door 300 pa??' Men's Coloured Mola Troueew, 7a, worth 8s 6d Men's Tweed Trousers, 7a 6d, 8s 6d, 10a Ed, 13a 6d. Bplendidvalnß Men's Tweed Trooaera and Vesta, 13a 9d, 16a 6d, 21a Men's Tweed Baits. 22s M, 33b M, 37s 6d. Colonial do., 6Za 6d Boyn1 Malta, 9a 6d. 10s 6d. 12a ftl. Galatea do., 3s All Goods Marked In Plain Figures (nott) for Cash, JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, WILLIAM B, BRIDGMAN, Up x>r Queen-street. < TUST RECEIVED, Per Steamer, AND NOW BEING SHOWN, LATEST STYLES IN JJ^ILLINKRY. jJJantlbs, JftoHua, T.ADIES1 £JoBTUMEB. CHILD|REN'S COSTUMES, In Great Variety of Styles and Materials, Childbbn's and ladikb HOSIERY. Milne and Ohoyce, QUEEN AND WBLLESLBY-STRBBTS, AUCKLAND. mHE DEVOJNPORT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BAZAAR. OPJSN TO-DAY, at 2 P.M. AUCTION OF REMAINING GIFTS, at 8 p.m. ADMISSION FRBE. :jm E, PHirfS1 TIME TABLY. Leora Arch Hill! Leave National Bankt &15 a.m. ,„ 9 a.Jn. *8.30 a.ni. *10.15 a.m, 11 a.m. 11.45 a.m. I.SO p.m. 2.J5 P.m. 3 p.ra. 3.15 p.m. 3.45 p.m, S-5 P.». 6.15 p.m. 6.30 p.m. •Kxoept Tuesdays nnd Thursdays, when the from Auckland, and 10.30 from Asylum will go to and from tho Whan JjfLOWMAN S TIME-TABLE • Leave Onehnnga I Leave Auckland a a,m. 9.15 a.m. f U "areolal Coach upr agreenwnt



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AhTED, a Coach Trimmer or an Improver iv that branch.—Cousins and Atkln. \\l ANTED, after the holidays, a Go- Vt verness for three ohildren—two boys and a girl: lines, 12 U B.—Apply, by letter, stating quallfloatlons, salary, and reference*), to Mrs L. Franols, walheke. WA«XiiD, a good General Servant; one who oan cook and wash.—Mrs Batger. Mount Kden. \\TA«TED, a Strong Lad to mako hiu> TV seU generally useful in tho machine room; one used to the business preferred.— Apply Btab Offlce. WANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland Registry, Upper Queen-street, Barmaid for Taranakl; good place; Baloon passage paid. ANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland Registry, Upper Queen-street, Single Form Hands, \*TANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland TV Registry, Upper Queen-street, Young Jlrls to be tißofuL ANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland Registry, Upptr Queen-etroet, thoroughly efflolent an< tuber fllan Cook (hotel); wages 50». WANTED Known-Christmas Boots 1 -Ladles' Sewn Prunella Boots, 6s 6d; eal hand sewn do, 8s; Kid Boots, Is 6d and 6s d; Infant's Shoes, Is Gd, at Dampler's. WANTED, a strong Buy to milk and make himself generally useful.—War noclc Bros. Cox's Creek. WAflTfll), Furnished Apartments for Married Ouple with baby, with at tendanoe—Addreaa X.Y.Z.. thinafflce. WANTED, sawmill Hands—one tail Man for circular saw; one smart, able Staoker, able to tally timber; one Assistant Stacker and Slab Man. Must bo al good men accustomed to mill work,—Bnqnire D. Qoak, Shipbuilder. Auckland. WANTED— A Gentleman wants a Boy from a to 10 years ef age; will oduoate and bring him up to a mercantile bußlnesß.— Apply by letter to ABG, Star office. WANTKD KNOWN, William Gadd is bow selling a choice stock of all kinds of Knit. Bananas. Id per lb> cheaper by bunoh ; Ooooanute, 3d each, nono totter.—Now the address. Corner of VictorlsNpia Nelson streets. T\/"ANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland TV Koglatery, Upper Qaeen-straets, Un lnonmbered Conplea; wages £SQ to £84. X\T ANTED, Tenders until noon of the ay:** <lßoth instant for Kreotion of Ten-roomed Jlon«e at Helensvllle (labour only). Plans and spftsmoation with James UoLellao, Cuitom- WANTED- Come and see the Christ mas Holiday Bargains 1 including Rib bons, Flowers, Soarvee, Hats, Perfumery, Brooohee, &c, &Q,, at Dampler/s. WANTED, Tenders for 3-roomed Cot tage.—Plans, &c, at New Zealand Timber Company,) Jogger and Parker's old Oflico. Tendora to be oloied 31st Daoember. WANTED, early in January, an ex perlenoed Servant; must bo a good plain cook and laundress. wages,l2s per week. —For addresß apply this offlee. ANTED KNOWN, that Mrs Hadley has a large assortment of Pinafores, Children's Costumes, and Ladies' Undercloth lng.—Hooson-street.near Wellealey-street. _ WANTED KNOWN—There are 500 pairs of good Tweed Trousers to be sold at J. Cosgrave and Co.'b, for 6s lOd per pair. WAItTAi/, orders tor our famous Trousers to measure, at 13s 6d; also, the wondrous SSs suite. Uverooata from 10s. Marvellous value at J. O. Phillips', Cheap Tailor. 170. Queen-street WANTKD KNOWN—Every one of my Bhopß will be closed entirely on Monday and Tneiday next, so be In time To night for the Wonderful Bargains.-W. H. Dampier. WANTED KNOWN-The Cheapest and Moat Durable Dress In Auckland Is now soiling at J. Cosgrave and Co.'s for 3s 6d, 80,01)0 yards dress stuff. 7jd. , WANTED, Tonders for Painting and Papering Bmall House In Rlobmond Road.—Apply Mr Lamhpurne, Ironmonger, Hewton. WANTED KNOWN—That Munroand Mllligan have Removed from Eoranga hape Road to Larger and more Central Premises in Hobson-street, near Wellington street; WANTED KKOWN — Christmas Bargains 1-Orotones,. «d; Grenadine Dress Btuff, BoY Ladles' White Kid Gloves, Is and 1b 6d; Lace. Mittens, la 6d; at Dampler's. WANTED, persons wishing to dispose of Properties to furnish me with par tionlars. No sale, no charge. Cheap Building Allotments and Small Cottages find a ready Balo.-D. F. Kvsns, Estate Agent, next "Herald,i Queen-street. ■t-r ANTED KNOWN-Black "Silk, la W lid; and Blaok Satin, 2s' 6d and 3s 6d, this Christmas; Black Eld Gloves, Is Id and Is 6d: Ladles' Llnle Gloves. «fl; at Dampler'g. ANTED—Everyone to know I have Ladies' First Quality Hunting Genevas, warranted flvo years, «3 each.—F. H. Lewisaon, opposite Union Bank, Auckland. WANTED— Wanted to Sell about6oo New Books oheap; 12 dozen Apple Caseß; Engraved Wine and Sherry Glasses, is M per dozen.—H. Watt, Pitt and Grey-streets. W~~ AJSTED KHUWJN—Tnat the new Zealand Timber Company are selling all kinds of Timber and Building Material at the very lowest rates. Very superior White Kauri, from onr now bush, just opened. WANTED KNOWN-GKAND FESTIVAL MARCH and FLIRTA TION WALTZ, only Is 6d. at Dampler's Branch store In the Market. Be In time. \\f ANTED KNOWN —That tne TT Auokland Timber Company (Limited) are Manufacturers of all description ot Goods, with superior Machinery and despatch.—Works; Custom-house-street West. WANTED, the Men to sk the Chriat mas lot ot Grand Blaok Silk Fcarves for Is, worth double; Fashionable Collars, ijd the box: 7s Black Felt Hats, 3s 6d sat Dam pier's. "ANTED KNOWN-Sterling Silver Jewellery for Christmas presente-A very choice assortment ot newest designs just unpscked by Charles Kelsoy and (Jo.: also, Round and Sons' Reliable Electro-plated Ware, -Two doors below T. and S. Morrln's, Iron mongers. WANTED KNOWN—That William West, corner of Wyndbam and Albert street, Is prepared to Supply the Trade In its different branches of good Cane Seat and Windsor Chairs. A good Stock of Beech Windsor In store. Orders punctually attendel to. WANTED— Come and see the Christ mas Bargains, including Calico, 2Jd and id. tho yard; Pompadour Prints, Ijd; Ladies' Hose, Qd ; Men'a Books. 3d; at Dampier'g. ANTED KNOWN that the Victorian Loan and Discount Agency's Advertise ment appears on ith case. Bth column. WANTED KNOWN—That J. Cos grave and Co. have the Largest Stock of Hats In New Zealand to choose from, and are now Belling at Half-price.



} presonta itself at Gpodscfa'a Lttndon MP5™, 1 the Bmall romalnlnß portion being offere^, one-half the plain marked price. ANTED KNOWN—J Cosgraveand Co. are Selling Mon'a SiSits oi th 6 BeDt . Blue Serge at 25a 6d: faahlonable mnaa; ; .._\ KNOWN, that A. Mackfd la Clfi»rin« Oat his Stock of Slnglo and ' Double-Beated Buggiefl at Reducod Prices: aUo, ' VeMoles Of various descriptions.—ls, Durham- Btreet West, AOdkl««44 ... ..,_,_. , WANTED KNOWS, "that'tfii Oonfral Freehold Land and Investment Agondy has Removed to Corner Qrioen-stcoet and Vuldan Lane, wflerS the Land Business in all ltd branohos is now carrjH.oa under the spools! superintendence of Mr G. Ff&eri Valnatlons made, surveys for land transfers eiletico?, and titles perfected at minimum cost. No oharge made for reglaterlng properties for Bale. _ TJtT ANTED KNOWN-Towels, 4jd{ tt Turkish do, 9d; Turkish do (our best), lj-yd long. 1b 6d; Men's Summer Coata, 3s and is 6d (tor Chrlßtmas); at Damplers. WANTEU, two or tnree wrocers in Auokland and District to tako the Agency for Nelson, Mdatoj & Co.'s Pure Blanded Teas. These Teas are acknowledged by the Press and Public to be the Finest ever sold in tho Southern Hemisphere, and are guaranteed free from all scented tea.—For partionlars apply to Nelson, Moate, & Co., Tea Blenders and Importers. High-Btreet, Christchuroh. WANTED KNOWN, that Mr A. W. Gardner, M.P.S. Eng,, Chemist of up wards of 15 years' experience, and from July, 1880, till September last with Messrs Sharland and Co., has Opened a Pharmaoy at 184, Queon stroet (next Now Zealand Hoaso), for Dispensing Prescriptions, Compoandini? FamUyWeaiolneß. and the supply of Pure Drugs, Pharmaceutical Preparations, and General Domefltio.Rcquisltes. WANTED KNOWN—Tnat J. R. Lambert & Co. ha vo opened an Auetlon Mart in Wyndham-street, opposite the Stab offlce, for the Sale of all kinds of Stores and Settlers' Produce. Consignees acquainting the above ot goods coming either by boat or rail, will llnd every attention and care taken, no matter how largo or small the consignment may be. For daya ot Bale, see farther notice. WANTED KNOWN—Teat Professor Onsscott is tho only Original and Practi cal American Herballßt in tho Colony, and also the most expensive man to do business with, lie requires no information; ho oan decide at a glance the diagnosis of tho case, thereby rellev lug the natlout of a great deal of nervousness and hesitation. Try and disprove this it you can. ANTED, the Ladies 1o see Ihe Spoon Bußk Corsets, 2s and 3s; White Kid Boots, 4a04 tho pair (for Christmas); at Dam pler'a. WANTED to Bell, Mixed Paints in gallon tins; Kauri Oil, 2/9 per gallon ; Priming Paint, 0/(1 por gallon.—Atkinson & Co M Frooman's Bay; Wholesale Agents, Messrs X, Porter & Co. WANTED KNOWN—Tho usual price for 2-on Rools ot Black Thread is, I )ollove, nbont Is 2d; the Christmas price is 6d the Iteel; SO yard roola Silk, Id; at Damplors. WANTED KNOWN — Duine, ttail and Co. beg to intimate to their cus tomers that they have Removd to the premises lately occupied by Madame Bottenelll, opposite Me Arthur and Co.'s Warehouse. Having re ceived large addition to their well-selected Stook, each department will bo found replete with the Latest Novelties—Drapery, Millinery; Hosiery, Kid Qlovos; a large assortment ot Laoes, real and Imitation. Ladies would do « ell to nive us an early call. No trouble to Bhew Roods. Special attention Is oallod to a lot of Spring Jaokets, in light colours, selling at a great sacriiloe.—Dunne, Hall and Co. WANTED, all who are giving their Houses a Christmas clean-up to call at J. RendeU's, BKlGH'l'oN HOUSE, top of Grey streot, and Bee the Stock of Not Curtains, from 59 fld to 15a; Bowo pretty designs, 8^ yds long, 10s 6d and 12s Gd, good value; a lot of Children's Costumes, to lit from 3 year* of age to 10, com* monoing at 3s 6d, half-price; Ladles do. for holiday wear, from la lid; White Striped Muslin, Is lid for 12yds} Galatoas, l]d; Laoe Mitts, 18 por pair j fHorrook's Calico, 3a 8d dor,; Honoycomb QuUts, 3a lid; 70-inoh White Twill Shooting, Is, Is 3d, Dress BelgOß, 7Jd, IOJd i Prints, 33d. Buy a parcel and compare. Country orders oarrlago paid. WANTED, tho Public to inspect H. Walto's Btook of Baths, Toilet Cans, Slop Palls, Show Canisters, Dairy Goods, and overy description of Tinware (japanned, pain to d, figured, and plain); also. Fruit, Jam. Meat, Halting Powdor, Insoot Powder, Coffee, and Popper Tina. Sec, &0. H. Waito having fitted up his Factory, and Importedl, the lateet machi nery, is now able to koep a large Btook of the above on hand, and as everything is oommanoed and flnlßhed on the promises, ho can sell lower than any other manufacturer In the colony. H.W. asks a fair Hold and no favour.—H. Waits, Wholesale and Retail Tinsmith, Iron and Zino-worker, next old Police Station, High- Street. WANTED KNOWN-The ovenln^ are often oold at Christmas, bo Ladies will do woll to wear one of the Grand Fashion able Ulßtere for 53 Bd, at Dam pier's. ANTED KNOWN-J. Cosgraveand Co. aro large Importers of Manchester Goods, which ore now duty free, comprising Sheetings in all widths, all the Neweet Makes In Calloooß, Bhirting3, Prints, etc AHTJSD~KNOWn, tnai D. Goldie Is prepared to sell all kinds oCßulldlns and other Timber, Including Hardwood, Spokes Felloes, Iron-Bark and Blue-Gun>Shafts, Blocks, Palingß and Shingles, at his Yards, Lower Albert-street, near the Dook, at lowest cash prices. The timber, being under cover.ls better than that purchased elsewhere Vlf ANT JE D KNOWN. OHRIBTMAB and NKW YBAR CARDS In groat variety at the following prices: Id, i for A ; 2d, 4 for 6d; 3d, 5 for Is; Id.l for Is; 0d,4 for Is fid, and bo on; extra good value; nioo aseort msnt. Also, Birthday Cards, Perfumed Sachet, Silk Woven Bookmarks and Tranters, equally cheap. Liberal reductions to shopkeepers. C. MAOKAY. Booksoller (late Mackay Bros.), Junction of Queen and Grey-Btroets, and at Branch Shop, Corley's Buildings, Hobson-streot, near Wel leßley-Btroet, TI7 ANTED KNOWN, HAMS AND BACON FROM TUB BEST CUREItS, AT LOWEST MARKET PRICES. T> E WS, Victorift-Btroot, WANTED KNOWN—For CHRISTMAS PitKSKNTB and New Year's Gifts, I SKKthk \ c Klootro Plate Department i 55 H ciook and Watoh Department C R Jowellery Department 9 5 Cutlery Department 5 s China and Glass Department v, 3 Stationery Department fy Brushware Department <j J Perfumery Department! «. o ) Fanoy Goods Department ( 2 g Japanese Department o 5 Picture Departmnnt pj 3 Puzzle and Triok Department >■ Mußioallnetrumenta Department S g Mechanioal Tors Department a g Doll Department 0 <* Toy Department 3 .One Shilling BepartmenU p Kaoh department is reeplendent with attractions unparalleled In the city. All goodß are marked iv plain figures at prioes hitherto unknown in Auokland. A considerable aocesslon him boon made to tho stall' of servitors for the holiday Boaso», that customers may rely upon prompti tude and civility. The Christmas and New Year Cards, from Id to «1, are surpassingly loautlf ul. See the 5 Windows, which are but a feeble representation of the attractions within, of which an inspection is invited Irrespective of any purchase being made. See and peruse the ■page Catalogue ot Goods In stock,—Goodeon's London Arcade. __ WANTED Known —Knitting Cotton for Christmas, all numbers, Is 6d the lb; Ladles' Leather Bags, 3s Sd; Small Fanoy Bags, Is 3d atDampler'B. ____ WANTED KNOWN—Specially Cheap Lines now for sale at J. Greon's, anp thoy must be Bold I Ladies' Underclothing very chfttp Indeed; Night Dresses, 3a34 each; Che mises, Is 8d each; Drawers, 2s 6d per pair; Stockings, 6d pair; Blaok Brussels Not, Is yd; Blaok Spotted Not Falls, Is (original price was at lease, 2a 6d each; Large Pooket Handker chiefs, Id ouch, or 3a 6d per doz; Men's Largest Linen Handkerchiefs, Is eaoh; a specially good line of Ladles' Linen Handkerchiefs, 6d eaoh cannot be beaten); Durable Bilk Umbrellas, 6s 3d eacb (very best value); Embroidery, 3W yd; Real and Imitation Maltese Laoe: LadWßush Hats, blooked, Is each; Ladles' Straw Hats, Is each (new shapes); very pretty Ladies' Fanoy Baskets, 9d eaob; tho Penny Pin Book is a wonder of cheapness; 1 pairs of Men's Brown Cotton Sooks for Is; a single pair 3Jd: Men'a Extra Long Braces, lOd the pair; Men's Belta from fid eaoh; Men's Merino nnd Cotton Undor vests; Men's Linen-faced Collars, Id per box; Small Men's or Youths' Bhirts, 2s each, or three forSsSd; a few very large Men's White Felt Hats, Is 6d each; Men's White Linen Bhirts; Men'a Linen and Cotton Handkerchief a; Men's Grey Cotton Stockings, fld por pair. Every thing in ehort will be Bold at Buoh prices that even a fire would hardly reduce them.—J. Green, 85, Vlotoria-Btreefc ANTED KNOWN — Dampier has now Threo Shops—the Drapery Shop in Wakefieldstreet; tho Fancy Goods Shop in the Market, and now he has just taken that enor mously large briok store next to where he used to be three years ago In Hobson street, and he Is now waking up that neighbourhood with something like Christmas Bargains; nearly one i thousand Money Boxes—those with one com partment, 3d; Double do (with lock and key). I Sd. Look at these first and Bee if they are not a Wonderful Bargain; after that examine the other goods In the window and see if they are not also Wonderful Bargains, though to save money that advertising coata, I will only mention some of them:—The newly inven ted Lovely Organ (patented in England only 13 months ago), Hi 5s to £1, they play 6 tunes each, but other tunes can be added to them to any extent, at Is 3d the tune; come and hear them! Attitude Figures, with moveable joints, 2d eaoh; a great Wonderful Bargain, Mantel piece Ornaments, 2d; nice lot of other Toys, Gd, worth Is; Magic Lantern (with sliaes) Is; large pretty Mngß. lOd; Boats, 6d; very large imita tion Btuffed Parrots, 6d; Wax Dolls, with hair, 6d and Is; - handsome Horses, lOd, &c, &o.; also, fitted Work Boxes, 1b to 3s: Writing Desks, Is ; Framed Slates, 2d to 8d; Tea Sets. 6d to 3s 6d ; Ladies' Fanoy Bags, Is to 39 6d ; Real Hand Mirrors, 9d to 2a ; Fancy Toilet Seta, 4s 6d; Grand Lot of Brackets, Is to 3s ; Lovely Tea Caddies, 9d to Is 9d; 5 cases I Books, including Novels, Gilt Edged and i others; Splendid New Books, from 2d to 6b ; I also, Watches. 8d and la ; Handsome Japanned Tea Trays. Is 3d ; Do, 2 feet Long, 2a 6d; White Handled Knives and Forks, 6d to 8d tho pair ; Pretty Pannikins, 3d ; Duac Pans, Si ; Ladles, 9d ; Washboards, la 3d; Tin Candlestioks, id ; &c, &o, Don't forget the address, W. H.DAM PIBK, Hubson-Btrcet.—N.B. — Many of the above good may also be obtained at my branch store City Market,



Wanted. VITANTED KNOWnT that yon cSn hJT,, ,weU fplf a smail weeklyjsaymeat VIT^^TEL", the fuHictoknow I haVo'i <rl ■b^^5 et? nnlned J° the lfflported Bak- W P~°J?d? t4 oa' ol the Market, and W saceeed- Ing FherfiTor it haa. bean trioctT The plan i iave adopted iattfofteryou a,Better Artfole at W Xff.KD, the Fullic to Ketid niy imJPorijait Rooms. WAJNTKD KWMraot; .MnS Co., No.!* thsinS. MltpM: ore fiefllflK Majze, Oats, tieen-street wfef, Oatmoal. &fl., &oi, at lpwcßtn^ Darpßi maSr, AHTEDTpottitry StOJijates. __ orde* GOodwln'a Bflldn« Pijbers to their Mefohant. One trial wlfl satlßff \, , tom fastidious of its purity. Sold eyerywnt. agt lifill-Eflunfl tinfi, at lfl m. Wfllglit and Qua" gttaranteeia. .. . WANTED KNOW*, J. HftMday, Boot and Shoe Maker, Is prepared M execute all orders In the trade! repairs neaW and promptly done, patches put on with BOlu tlon.-Please note tfie address, Aberoromblfl- Btreet, fourth shop from Bymonds-stteet. A LADY, educated at Edinburgh, Pariß, A. and Germany, Is open for engagement as Governess or Companion; can also teach Junior Mathamatlos and Musloi Reference—Rev. Dr. Stuart.—Address "Miss MacSpheraon, care of Mrs Churoh, Maori Hill, Dunedln. -j tJOBSON COUNTY OOUttCIL. Wanted, a Clerk or Seoretary to undertake the duties In connection with the business of the Council. Meetings held alternately at Mat* kohe and Toka Toka; seven meetings at least a year. Applications, «tatlng salary required, to be sent In not later than 31st Deoember to the County Council Offloe, Te Kopurv, Northern Wairoa. F. W, MATTHEWS, Chairman. iioat and jfoono. LOST, yesterday morning, three Geese. —Finder rewarded on application to M. Brenrley, Bntoher. Hobaon-Btreet. OST, a Silver Bracelet.—Kinder will oblige by returning It to this offlce. LOST, on Saturday evening, In the lower part of Quaen-street, a Greenstone (a gold rivot supposed to be in it).-The finder will be rewarded on leaving it at W. S. Jones's, Saddler, Queen-street, Anokland. OST from Ellerslie Racecourse, Black Draught Ge!dlng, recently blistered on fore foot. One pound reward.—J. Craig, Com morco-atroot. _______ LOST, between the Kress Circle of ths Theatre Royal and Bdea Crescent, a Dia mond Shirt Stud.-The under will bo rewarded on returning the same to G. Isaaos.lZara villa, Kden Crescent OST AND FOUND—The place you can get Good Silver Knglish Levers for *i, warranted for two yoare,— V. H. Lewisson, opposite Union Bank, Qneen-atreet. NE POUND REWARD.-Lost from Onebunga. a Light-grey Light-harness Geldlngj soar dowm faoe. Return to Wm, sutharlund & Co., Wool Scourer, &c One hnnga. i*-% REWARD.—Strayed, with new 3& X headstaU on, early on Boxing Day last, from apaddook near St. Mary's Churoh, Par nell, a Dark Brown Saddle Mare, with white star in the forehead, two white feet, and branded AD on near shoulder. Anyone return ing same to Mr Crowther, Victoria Btables, or tost. Mary's Parsonage, Parnell, willreoeive the above reward. FOUND, a Musical Box playing a selec tion of the oholoest aim in tune: a splendid Instrument; disoount of 28 per cent.— J. M. MoLaohlan, 222. Queen-street. gTiOUND, a Cuckoo. — A Beautifully r Carved 8 wins Clock, suitable for a Xmas present at a disoount of 2fl per cent.—J. M, Mo- Lauchlan, 222, Queen-street. Hlectoral. TDOROUGH OF PARNELL. ELKCTIOH Or COUNCILLOn. I, James William Gosset, Returning Offloer tor tho Borough ot PameU, hereby give nouoe that KRIDAYTISth day of January, 1882, Is tte day for tho Kloction of a Cojinolllor of the Boroagh of Parnell, In the room ot Councillor Robert Walker, eleoted Mayor. I also appoint WEDNESDAY, theithdayof January, 18S», as the day. until noen, and the BoroEvh Conncll Office, Manukau Road, as the nlace for the Nomination of Candidates, GOSSET. Returning Officer. Tenders. ALEXANDRA BRIDGE, Tenders will be received at this ofSoe up till noon of WBDNKSDAY, the 18th January, 1882, for the Construction of a Bridge across the Waipa River, near Alexandra, in terms of plans, Bpooifioationa. and conditions to be seen at the Post-office, Alexandra, and at this offloe. Tenders to be addressed to Chlof Surveyor, Anokland, for Contract No. 88. The lowest or any tender not neoessarllr MOePted* S.PKRCT SMITH (Per wm. o. X,), Chief Surveyor. Survey OfSoe, Auckland, 16th Deoember, 18S2. Tt/TOUNT EDEN DISTRICT BOARD. Tenders will be noelved at Messrs Potter and Co.'s atoro, Durham street, whero plans and specifications may be seen, up to FRIDAY, the 30 th instant, at U o'olook noon, For Cutting. Filling, and Forming part of Mount Eden Road. For Carting Broken Metal and Sooria Ash for Roads within tho Distriot, at per cubic yard. "THE DOCt KEaiSTBA.TION ACT, 1830." ill John Sticklky, Registrar, will attend for the Registration of Dogs belonging to tho Dis trict, at the following offices:- ** MrGrollet's Store, Mount Kosklllßoad.on December 30th and 31sta&om 3 to 6 o'olook p.m. -%BH^ Tollhouse. Mount Eden RoMww; the 3rd and Ith days of January,T!B. Irom 8.30 a.m. to 12 o'olook noon. Permanent Office at his residence, Valley Road. The Dog Registration Fee for the year 1882 is Si.shuia.gs. JOaBFHPOTm , Chairman. rjn~o builders. Tenders will be received until noon ot the 19th of January, for the Kreotion of Three Shops in *•»*•£ MAMfcßol^ Architects, N.Z. Insurance BuiKtnjrs, m o builders. Alternate tenders will be reoelved until noon ot SATURDAY, the 7th of. January, for the erection of a Concreto or Brick Factory, in Lome-street Plans, &c, u,t Nos. 8 and 0, South British Oh*mberS' EDMUND BULL, Architect. mo BUILDER ». Tenders will be received up to noon of MON DAY, January 9th, 1882, for the Kreotion of Bath Pavilion, Dwelling-house, Sheds, fee., at Lake Rotorua. Plans, Sets,, at our offices, Queen-street. EDW. MAHONEY (B SON, Axohlteoct. m O B U 'I L D E X S. Tenders will be received up to noon on SATURDAY, the 7th ot January, for the Ereotlon ot a Blook of Warehouses In Fort street. Plans, &0,, at onr offices, Queen-street. EDW. MAHONEY & SON, Architects. mo builders, Tenders will be received until noon of SATURDAY, Deoember 31st, for reinstating Mr Sloan's House, Symonds-street. EDWARD HARTLEY, Architect. TJANKRUPT DRAPER'S STOCK. The Trustees In the Estate of Messrs Prioe and Icnefl, Drapers, Napier, will reoelve tenders for the abovo Btook, up to noon of January Ith, 1883. Stock Sheets may be seen at Messrs W. MoArthur.and Cos., Auckland, after December 23rd. . , Meetings. AO.S.— The usual Monthly Meeting of • BANOTDARY CITY OF AUCKLAND. No. 3978, will be held at the Alexandra-Btreet Bohoolroom, at 8 o'clook THIS EVENING (Wednesday), 28th instant.—By order, H. T. Gabbatt, Seoretary. AO.F..A.D.— Court Nil Desperandum, • No. 6195.-The Quarterly Meeting of the above Court will be held To-morrow (Thursday) Evening, in the Masonlo Hall, Karangahape Road,Newton,atßo'clock. Business: Election of Officers and passing quarterly account* Visitors invited.-Bjr order O.R. E. WHITE, Secretary. -RJEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COM. iX PANY. The ordinary Half yearly Meeting of Share holders will be held at the Offices of the Com pany, Auckland, at i p.m. on WEDNESDAY, the 11th January, to receive the Report and elect two Directors and Auditors. The Transfer Books will be Closed from the 29th instant till the 11th proximo. By order of the Board. G. P. PIERCE, General Manager, December 20,1881.



I Persona*. I HAVE found my friends trt the Wark. worth Hotel, MaharanfiL SpleodM accom modation. Beautiful scenery.—G. F. Huoß, Proprietor. "To liet. mo LET, Symoftda-strcet, a desirable "Th Hofiaa of ? rooms, onthouse, Sco. ; good wen, ntoattardea. very desirable.-Apply to Di F. Byanfl, tfatate Aefefli, Qneen-atreet, junction of ■ . E^ 9r pa*. a Shop and Dwelling, fitted up for a Grocer? Storo; a good business siand. -Apjjjy to Mr Klohardg. Butghßr. oiipprtta mo LET or FOX SALE, Fine New Six nLaJ 0?" I*.UmaPl"; wl, th larKe PJeCe of Ground, nicely planttd tflth fruit and ornamental trees • Rood well, tanks, ana every oonyenienoe,-Appiy wI»kI2J *5' ybotoitfap&er, Queen-street, or Rlohmona-tsad, Ponaon y. rno LET, Wo Now Shops-ono at the p*;. Mr»™ra3^e*^tßnaKarangahare S? 8,?.' ""^the other adtolßlng.—Apply to Mr Walter. Bntoher, Karansafoft Boatt. " I^o LET, an Unfurnished Brttinjß and w£i Bfl£i? M' «»r one Unfurnished Be&oom, m^A^ nt 6 *"«*-«». ■««»■ Kaapp, RV,*5 m 1 Uo.!: a ' °PPosito St. Mark's, FjnotKT7K, O9tt*ge- Api"y *<» Mr O, K. the be^?PM&BJ<"°n l three Furnished minutea' walk every Wtlr situated, close to addreaa apply BTar offlcta passes within ten « TO LET, for three moR *" hOM-*<* } sltaatod furnished Housr-; — rent very moderate.-Apply to »leasantly . Mowbray, Queen-Btreet. ?arnelf: "" TO LET, Two Offices, first floor?* J- Q done up.-Apply Mutual Life AssooUk- jf of Australasia. 81, Queen-street. _f O LET, a Boarding Honae; furniture . to be taken at valuatlon.-Apply to Mi Salmon, Bntoher, Wakeflold-Btroot, f no BE LET, an Eight-roomed House in I Soarbro' Terrace, ParneU,—Apply to H. Ashton & Son, 8, New Zealand Insurance B gildings. mo BE LIST, a Shop with Dwelling. X house in Eden Orescent; low rent to a good tenant.—Apply to H. Ashton ft Son, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. TO BE LET, for one or more years, a very deairable Residence, within easy dis tance of Sown. The bouse la new, containing two large publio-rooins, fire bed-rooms, drees log-room, bath-room and kitchen; there are stables, coach-house, &a; about eight acres of paddocks, all well-fenced.—Apply to J. M. & J. Mow Dray. Land Agents, 12, Queen-street. TO BE LET, Hi acres Volcanic Land, two miles from town, cleared, fenced, and laid out in paddocks and orohard, and well watered. There is a 6-roomed House on the ground, also stables and convenient outhouses; a railway station 1b within 200 yards ot the honßO, and 'busses pass to and fro about every honr.—Apply to F. G. Kwlngton. mO GKOCEKS, IKONMONGEKS, JL CABINETMAKER,':!, AND OTHERS. TO BE LET. The newly erected Brick Premises (adjoining Mr Bridgman's Drapery {establishment) in Upper Queen-street —Apply to 11. Ashton and Bon, No. 8, Naw Zealand Insurance Building*, EVONPoRTT^To Let, early in Janu ary, an excellent Family Residence, and ialf an aore of land, on the Cheltenham Beach. For termß, apply to Oliver Mays, Devonport. For Sale. IJIOR SALB, four Pure-bred Spanish ■ Hens and Roosters, superior (the late prise-takers); also, Italian Groyhound, pure bred^— lond£nJPh_oto_C^|mpany i ____ In OR SALE, cheap, a good Portable X? Offlce, on wheels.—Apply to Ballantine & Cammoll, wharf, or Mr Thomas Usaher, Stitch bory's Buildings. Queen-etreet. • fiOK SALE, a Four Horse-power Steam F Engine and Boiler complete; prioe low.— Apply to T. fc H. Oooke. Victoria-Btreet, rpOK SALE (a bargain), Allotment in V Grace-street, Ponsonby, 45 x 110 feet. Prioe, £15.-a, Vailo, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street. inOR SALE, twoybnng first-class Hacks X? from Wnnftanml; to be seen at George Cook's Btablet. Qneen-Btreet, Auckland. tptOß SALE, a large House and Shop, 1 with six-staU Stable, all planted and well fenced, at Northooto, Ist house from wharf.— Apply Stab offlee. TT>OK SALE, Farm of 20 acres, Bouae X? and out-housee, orchard, fenced and sub divided. — Apply to Mr HatsweU, Grocer, Princes-gtreet. MOUNT EDEN —House and nine acres sooria land, within three mHes from Post-office; a rare opportunity; to be sold cheap and on easy torms.-F. J. Moss and Co., Shortland-Btreet. 889_ DEVONPOKT. - For Sale, a newly built Cottage, on volcanlo allotment, 5 rooms): owner leaving: will be sold cheap, and on eaßy tenna.—Oliver Maya, Devonport. SINGER BAND MACHINES, £5; re palrs sent by river, road or rail; returned sharp.—D. 3. Ohambera, 810, Qneen-Btreet. F" OR SALE, 3 Villa Sites on the aea front opposite Captain Slattery's residence on the North Store.-Apply to George Sibbln, Land Agent, Qneen-Btreet. __ IjiOK SALE, an Old-established Clothing F Business, with new shop, in beet part of Qnetn-Btreet—J. Phillips. • riANTERBURY BACON and HAMS, \j peak and Johnson's Jam, Keillor's Marma lade, Cutting Salmon, Swiss Milk, Quarter Sar dines, Teas, Sugars, Chocolato and Cocoa, Amerloan Brooms, Candied Peel. Currants (in oases), and General Grocery Goods always in Btook at Chas. Burton & Co.'s, No. 8, Queen street. New and Old Potatoes for Bale cheap; also Buyers, of Choice New Potatoes, either Kidney or from Hobart Town Seed; 1,000 Coooa nuts at very low'prlco. FOR BALE (a bargain), at £100, Ten Acres Fine Land In the Village of Ho wick. It fronts the street, and adjoins the church pro perty. The plaoe is fenced on three sides, mid part Is a paddock. Oats hare been grown upon the plaoe, yielding 10 bushels to the acre. The soil Is rich black loam, and Is splendidly situated for frnlt-growlng and pardon purposes. There is a beautiful sea view, the beach Mine only a short distance away. The place is weli watered, a nice little creek running through the property. To a man wishing to make a nloe home, this Is a good chance. Quarter cash, and the balance of ;he purchase money oan remain, or be paid oft on Land Society principles. Title nnder Land Transfer Act-Apply to Publisher Stab. 10 BE LEASED OR SOLD (owner leaving Anokland), Private Residence of ' rooms, with more than an aore of grounds, containing trait and ornamental trees, a aever fatllnß well of water, tank, So.; frontage of 230 ft to Rutland-street Kast and 180 ft $O St. George's Bay Road. The house is on an elevated site. The property occupies a most healthy and ileasant position, and possesses the rural attrao lon and pure atmosphere of the country, with the advantage ot close proximity to town, as to beach road to be made there will In the course of time be a perfectly level approaoh to lueen-Btreet.-Appl7 on the Premises; to Mr Yatee, Grocer, Parnell; or to Mr W. Altken, Shortland-street. ■ __ CJUBURBAN RESIDENCE.—For Salo^ 0 A commodious and pleasantly situated Family Residence at Epsom, containing 20 rooms, all in the most perfect order, with out buildings, comprising three-stalled stable, large coach-house, and other oonvenienoea; together ■with 11 acres of choloo land, in garden, orohard, and paddocks. Card to inspect, and further Information may ;beobtained,onappHoa^to LExAN Or, W. AITKBN. XT UL h B X"9 IK E KB, HAVK NOW LANDINO. 1,200 PACKAGES, Consisting GROCERIES AND OILMEN'S STORES, AMI, HATS FOB SALS— AMBRICAN RANGES AND STOVES BARBED STKBIi FENCING WIRB DOUGLAS PUMPS, LAWN MOWER& OORNSACKS, ARINDSTONKS, OIL STONES, tea, &0., &0, Agents for J. Craig & Son's Celebrated Sootoh Whiskey. HULL BROTHERS, Auctioneers, Wine and Spirit Merohanta Qneen-etreet Kauri Gum Stores. Bra water Free and Bonded Htiww AlberMrtwat. |» XUN X B 05 CO. AOBNTS FOB STDNKY PaPBB T&OtB, Haya always In stock a Largo Supply Ot PAPER, omprlstng WhltevPrintlnß, and Tea Paper, orey and Brown Wrapping, and are prepared G Indent any sine, qualities, or oowura re hese Papers are now largely used hero, and acknowledged tol be superior to most lim ed. Cavalier FrAro's Genuine French Brandon . Amerloan Carriages Amorioan Harness. To ARRrva Farm anfl Express Wagons Amerloan Fireproof Safes, tec, feo. B. TONES & CO. m H E TJT AYUARKET, 105, QUEEN-iSTREET. ON BALE AND TO ARRITB J White Tartarian Oats Blaok Tartarian Oats Heavy Feed Oata (whole and orusned) Seed and Feed Barley (Feed) Totohes, Field Psaa and Beans White and Red Tuaoan and Purple Straw Seed New Zealand and Bydnoy Maim (whole and Coooanut and Linseed OUcake Pressed Meadow anfrOagftflay ~,«• Oaten and Wheaten Chaffi Bran and Sharp* Unseed, Hemp, anS Canary Seed CoarseTFlne, and Rook Salt Bonedust of aU (Trades Guano-Peruvian, Hnon, and Long Island ■ Grass and Clover Seeds 'Cv^^S&&^tS 9' Chftmplon New Zealand Flax and Tow, Coooanut Fibre A new Importation of first-class Bulbs, Garden and Flower Seeds of all descriptions Seed and Eating Potatoes Ornamental, Fruit, and Forest Trees, Flowering Shrubs, &&, from tha celebrated nursery Of Mr, O. S. McDonald, Nowmurkot. J 1 HESKJETH & AITKEN^^



f Publio Notices. TH ANKS.-Mr. J. Smith'begs to tender off the KUerslle Raceoonrae after her awidwit JJlf ° X J* 9 IS, fJSJ?"!^?* S a %? lnßtant.» «>e Mount n«JL Ji.?Jmd> b^ tha Kanger. one Strawberry not^WMe Mar """^n^d brand on ruSp datenSrti?ii m6?^ fllta fonrteen days from this ante, will be sold to pay expenses. A. CROCKBTT. . Poundkeeper. T ,AW'-An English Solicitor of many mt nt°JiF f S'PWjonee. and who is also a Mem- D X;™I C5 AHDSON mfty consulted " \Z. aT erJr Bf<»rnoon, from 3toi,at Mr Gard- - y o £~1 5 i; b R W. MATTHBWB. 3rd December. 1881. Ohalrmun. m < OPPENHEIMER & CO., V H CUSTOM-HOUSK-STRKET. AdcbxaW), S » taking orders^^Amerioan Fenoing |j iRa Babb Fbnoe Wirk g T The Cheapest and Bert la the Markot " 555 108. PER TON for Painted. » ''KR TON for Qalvanized, ye rorten M^ a A lS ) i l S a f * ; OPPENBr^ — to! T> ÜBL I C N Cand. X PKKB MBATI CHEAP MEATIS jg U QUALrry I X^ REEVES, N BUTCHER AND GENERAL PURVEYOR Corner of Chapel and Victoria-streets. Come and inspect my FIUST-OtABB BKKK, MDTTOIf, COKNBD BRKir, and Uaikv-feu Pobk ; one trial will suffice. For CUbh :—Mutton, from 2d to Id per lb: Roast Beef, Sid to 6d j Boiled Beef. 2Jd, 3d, and BJd mHB NEW BUILDING SOCIETY. INDUSTRIAL AND PROVIDENT PERMA ' NENT BUILDING, LAND AND INVEST MENT SOCDITY OF AUCKLAND. COBHEB OV QUEEN-STREET and VULCAN LANK. AU classes are invited to take np Investing Shares, payments weekly, Interest remunera tive. LOANS granted on security of Freehold or Leasehold Property for the purpose of Burma; botldinb, &a, In sums of £20 to £SOOO. repay able—for every £100 advanced—at the following scale, by weekly, monthly, or quarterly inutal menta:— ' Repayments Per Repayments Per extending over Week, extending over Week. B. d. 8 years .: IS 10 7 yean .. 8.8 i years „ 12 8 8 years .. 7 6 6 years J 10 6 10 years - 6 8 SPKOIAL FACILITIES are given to Bor rowers for paying off part principal monriy and reducing weeKly payment, or the whole ram may be paid off at any time—the Society grant ing immlT. DISCOUNT. GEORGE FRASER. Manager. TCTOTICE TO MERCHANTS AMD IX others. We shall not reoognlro any orders given to eommeroial travellers by Geo. Wyatt & Co., Hoklasga, after this date. E. MITCHELSON & CO. 19, Queen-Btreet, Auckland. December 28, ISBI. BOARD and RESIDENCE, Croydon Villa. Vinoont-atreet—Five minutes' walk from Theatre. Tonap raodorato —Mrs Fuller, ALF-A-CHi^lir each will be cheer fully paid for two good Cats able to kill rata.—Address Cats, office of this paper, f ATTLE OF PHARSALIA I — Silver plated Salvers and other Works' ol Art at half-prloe, from the Melbourne Exhibition.—J M. MoLaohlan. BEST PRESXNT for the Season, one of Wheeler and Wilson's Sowing Machines. —To be had at Shalders and Son's, Drapers, Queen-street. Sharland's BakingPowdeb. Moa Brads (registered). Analysed asa UertT floated. Sharland's Baking Powder Is used by thousands of Families for raising Bread, with half the trouble and in a quarter the time required with Yeast Sharland's jjakimg Jt owder makes delicious small loaves of Bread, hot digetUve Tea Cake* in a few minutes. Soones bettor than yeiat. SgARLAND'S^AKINGPoWDEK. Invaluable In the Ooimtry ljletricM, and makes 12 per oenb more of Bread than from yeast. Sh ARLAND'S I? AKINQ PoWDER Baves Kggs and Butter In making Puddings and Pastry, and prevent! indigestion. Sharland's Bakingltowder Will secure the following important results :- Bread will be made cheaper, more digestive, and in one-fourth the time: Puddings and Pastry will be made light, wholesome, and delioious, with half the usual quantity of Bros and Butter: and Flour will be converted into Tea Cakes, Buns, Scones, &0., in a few minutes at 1 trifling cost. Sold by Merchants and Btobbkbsfebb in Canisters holding one pound and half-pound. Pbios: 1b 8d and 2s to Wholesale or J. C. SHAKLAND ft CO Auckland. ■VTOUNG WOMEN'S INSTrrU'IJS. agbnot fob govebnbsses and Servants' Registry Respectable Servants are requested to apply ttdotd nrrvw ctwput UPPER QUJEEN-olxvK.rj.il Auckland, Fee from Bmployers, 56. Fee from Governeßsee. fin. Fee from Servants. 2s 6a. - TjiKEEMAN'S BAY SOAP WORKS, BAUNDERS & GILBERD, SOAP AHD CAHDLB MANUFAOTOKBBS, Vlotorta-Btreet, Auokland. S. ft G. having enlarged their Factory to double Its former size, and made costly addi tions to the plant, are now to a position to pom pete with any factories in New Zealand m New South Wales. The yearly Increase of their trade, whioh has rendered the extensive altera tions unavoidable, la the best guarantee Of the superior character of their goods. A Trial la resceotf oily BoUoltod. i»-| A 10 £1000 LKNX on Building »1V Society principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgage! and Loans nego-1 Mated, See List of Properties for sale on fourth page. Six per cent, allowed on monoy deposited for investment. —O. Williamson, Laud, Estate and Financial Aaent. Vnloan Lane. INDIA AND CHINA TEA WAREHOUSE. NO. 95, VICrrOEIA-STRKKT. CHOICE NEW CURRANTS, ex 8.1. BoratO. Solenoid Valencia* per Mero. ex Orient: New Figs, ditto ditto; Extra Choioe Musoatels,ex Santa. MY BLBSD TKAB are steadily Increasing In public favour. With 28 years' experience to this department of trade. I have much oonjU donee In commending them for still further extended patronage. TEW THOOBANP OIGARB. bought to Mil aXStorTsTtoTieaT'SulokUr, will be sold at 2d eaoh, or 7 for la, ONK HUNDRED BaGS Ftoe White Table Rtce, 12s ed per 661b. bag; smaller lota, 84.. THIRTY DOZES Superior English Sauce, only 6d per bottle; Pjoklei from 8d per bottle. ten thousand Superior Bwlw Cigars, 3e6d per bundle; per 1000, at wholesale rates. GOOD CAVENDISH TKNB. Virginia To bacoo, is fid per lb. uankruptßtook. THRKB LINKB fof Very Cholee Monlng congous to arrive ex May Queen. These Teas have been selected by a to£>laaa Mindng.LJni Broker. Lovers of this character Tea may e» poot somottilng good. Also, a cheap line r«P Oholoe MONISQ BIFTINQB. This «WT prove a treat to my poor friendt, wWM^m afford to study appearanoes. pwc*w;6lba Counter Teas, Is Id, 2s. 23 6d, ««4288per I China Congou, itrong and swaejUMtoi. SBlbs for 8s 6d; Box Teas, 20s. 225, *ft' lb,j Nestles ] box (low quality not quotody^egel b Syrup, to 10 lbs, from Is Id to **Bporniß,Bd per lb Milk Food, 2s per tiatfnflour. 6d per lb; 3s lid per bottle; *fs^toew): KB Jama, 87g 25 lb boxes; sup**'™'lß: Hamsto Lime'uice. IOiQf HUSiKitB. 6d per ca.9o ew Year's holiday I purisoso oloth; l&rfj'l? P>m« Tobacconist Depart. N.B-^*?A aiLtnrdasrß excepted), and ahall o^rtfOnl if my customers will bear tHa S^ FREDK. WHri'EHEAD,



. Pnblio Notioea, JJETIRING FROM BUSINESS DAVID FORT, BOOT AND SHOKMAKEB, SnOETLAND-STttEKT, Having; disposed of his business to Mr B. PATTERSON (for ID rears in his employment? Bess to return his sincere thanks to Us numer. pus customers for their liberal support daring too past twenty years, and to solicit a oontluo anoe of the same for his eucocflior, whom he con confidently reoommend, 2?tU Bocembor. ISBI. TN reference to the above, B. Pattkbson J- In BOlloitlnK a share of the patronage so toerally bestowed upon Mr Fort, begs to Inform I ul Mr Fort's oM oustomers, and the public ronorally, that no pains will be (pared on hia « >art to Eooare the snooess attained by Mb Ore- M ' > leoessor. Orders will be punctually attondoj | o, and nothing but the best material and work oanßhip cent oat as heretofore. Shoriland-stroet, 27th Deoember, 1881. !• & JBL« 0 O 0 X E, FUKNITURB, IKDDJNG, AND CARPET WARKHOUBB 123, QUKKir.gTBBKT, Accklakd. Adjoining Bank of New Zealand. m <ahßks, oi oaporlor quality, at Mdnoed trim • large araortmeatof cJaw-seateaiaSSSS $££.' <& and Croquet Chainj Pxrsm bpkwo BUjtß Bunds, all stem: Wardrobea. with ■ ■''' {Of. ta Whito, Black, and Orey, at twderala ' w vP? o*, "f 4* afew"T ßnperKtffl^Sl I bra Mats jnst opened, easuy kept oimnTaSi ' *y durable; firetclasa EU« Wtobamm, * Fhepwatest attention palfl to the packing aafl > "SJKtoK of orders from onr eoantry cub- U T. &H. COOKE. ' ; ? RNnu^^ggoVliD OAWW i . 123| QPBKN.STSKKT, Adjolnimc the Bank of New Zealand. - ■', "171 ' ' N3EL 0 ij 0 Sfi ES T, ... :£ND MUSIC WAREHOUSE, ALL Pl-QUBEN-STKEKT. 1 Her- . '/' ■: ■'■ Bought from abvOKGANS, OR KBPI IN TUNK ANIXTMB TWELVE MONK?. . PUROHAHB?S; wlUbo * - ■ AIBO, B WBTTTBN G UAB ANI3E g*W?B "^ Instrument for THHBK YKAK. 1 ;4 It is hoped the above arrangement will v s" BUfllolont proof that none bot Kbailtc \ PffißflßAßS INBTBOMBNIS Will ' 'N, .# kept to stock. >v BAHDB SOPPMBD FOB KTKNINO PARTIES A Room speoially buiit for Professors, . i Private Rehearsals, &a, tree. The Best and Cheapest House in Auckland FOB MUSIC, MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS , : STRINGS, FITTINGS, &.0, t , . j AUCKLAND TIfUSIO Ty^ABKHOUSR NO. 63, QtTKEN-STICBBT. NOBEL'S PATENT DYNAMITE, TO CONT^ TOM^H^ oAßair> MKM, AMU UiJtlnlU?. NOBEij-a DYNAMITK, from repeated trials by the largest oontraotors and mining managers ■■ in the Australasian Colonies, long usa and • mortar teats, has proved itself beyond disputes* be OVEB FIFTEEN FFIV CKXT. BTRONOKB tfcon U the Australian made lithotraotear and ' Dynamite. It la unequalled for Mining, Quarry ing, Blasting (In wet or dry, solid or assured rooky, Tunnelling, breaking np of Wreokg, Sunken Books, biowlnß out and splitting up 1 Tree-roots, Boulders, eto. '■ , :! Its Safety has been completely demonstrated by the absence of accidents, either la transit, ia : , storage, or in its leKiUmate joe. It Is In- , sensible to shocks-a peronssloii cap being required to develop its giant power. Printed Instructions tor using Issued With • - ,--. every paokage. Necessary- Tspe, Five, and . Caps alwayo in stock. -ixsJiCi.' I. Price Rednood to Two SHiu^a and Six pbnok per lb. (LJboral Discountio the trade and large bnyen), • V's,,'; :■ Mr Gorman, the Company's N, Z. Tra volltaa • AKont, la now In Auckland for a short time, ana will give all. neoessary Information to bnah . settlers and others to the uses of this oxploef.ro ■ fjl upon application to ' , ~ V •E. PORTER « CO., HARDWARE MKtWJHANTB, AUCKLAND -' BOIK AOBNIS FOB N.Z. NOEMI. IVf BRCHANTS AND OTHEEB are xtJL requested to fornith Aooouow duo Jw , the Auckland Olnb immediately otter the iSbsa Of the year.—W. Flood, Secretary. ' Shipping. : "jki OITEAM TOWADJS AND j*SjgQ^D ORKWA. "■■P"* '^MAJhY ALLEN. From Auckland: FromWadai Doo. Deo. S7-Thnrsday, 8.30 a,m. 80-FrJday, 2 p.m. - . * : 31-Batnrday, IS noon 2-Monday, afternoon , Paroels to be left and partlcularo obtained from Hendry Jte Whltby, No. X Queen-street, ~ next Thames Hotel. , ,-j^fTIHB S. S. COKOMANDEL r MaSmSia open for Charter on MONDAY, January 2nd, Apply to tlw Master on board, jh^A. OaRQUE MAY QUEEN,' *^ffl^. X> JgQM LONDON. SBB& a Si«hi Bntl T to dear the Ship will be passed at the Customs TO-MORROW (Thursday), 29th instant, at 12 o'olook. ' CBUICKBHANK & CO.. , Agente, 18, Quesn-Btreot, Anokland,aßthDeoembßr,lßßl. Waikato Aflvertweuieats. , . [i EDWARD'S CUAUIIGS TO THE ' LeavtoK Hamilton for To Aroho every Toei day, Thursday and Saturday. Leaving Te Aroha for HamUtonJon Monday Wednesday, and Friday. peolaliOarrlagea provided to Order. a KDWABDS Llvwr and Bait Btablea Hamilton • . J3I CAMBRIDGK Kumorong improvements and additions tuning boen oompJotod, this Hotel now aflordl ■ the beat aooommodation to Visitors . , X and Tourists. Spaolous* Sample Rooms have boon provided for Oommoroial Ttavellors* ' '!*- Flrttolaas Billiard Table under the Bnporlo tendenoe of a oarefol Marker, Q.UIDES FOR TOUEISTS, Arrangements have been made co that Guides for Visitors to the Hot Lakes are avail ;, able upon short notloa. Inatmotlon by post or toiograpn promptly attended to. iUDUS JBAYHH Pbopkiktob , rnELEGRAPH UJNJB OJT COACHES, W.K.Oabtbb COAOHK3 wUI ran to the , followlßK.tlme-toblo, carry ng H.M,'s mall t— ' Leaves Cambridge for Hamilton dally, at ; B*3o a*n3* ' Leaves Hamilton for Oambrfdge dally, on ■ arrival of Train. 2,30 p.m. Leaves Te Aroha tor Hamilton at HO a,m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Loaves Hamilton for Te Aroha at tub - Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. fiookinglOnloe: awynno's Hotel, Hamilton W. K. CARTER, Coach Propriatcr. -]i Livery and Bait Stables, Cambridge. sth March 1881. <ffl^ Sa jsr ye s «.C o. y ■ HAMIILTON, f ■ Have Opened Oat, In their New Btom «M^ f> MAOmFIOMIT ABBOBTMBNT OB?*** *' CHINA, GLASSWARE. TOILMffi VASES, LOOKING Gl4^ * - , ' fee. fee, ;,,4P*' : ■: ;■ • •SAMDES^IE.*.,. * , Agento Auo^p^ '" , . '/ 'J.:: . ' ; r jJt&X*. ' . ,' JAS. DACBB : • '-: " w *.-*IDAY, DECEMBER 30. a %V SEHOLD FURNITURB. * OPEN-SAILING BOAT, 'TIIIE Subscribers will sell, at their Rooibb, -L Fort-stroet, on Friday, December 30tb, at [1 o'clock; OKI^pAL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURK # Atl2ocloek, On Account of Whom it May Concern, An pPBN-BAILmO BOAT, 18 feet Centra, board. May be seen at WatermwS Btepß on morning pt sale. "»"»»■■ %SAMUEL COCHRANE 6 SON, , (Oontinued on Fourth Page).