THE MYSTERY OF LORD BRACKENBURY: A NOVEL.

By AMELIA B. EDWARDS

CHAI'TEII XXXII, Lettice Leigh. " Poor Prince I"

Winifred had walked on and on, thinking only of the future, foraetting the present, aud taking no heed of the miles. But now, having come to a decision, she paused, looked arouud, and found herself about half way to Singletou.

Prince knew that there was something wroug. and that his mistress was unhappy. He tore about like a wild dog at lirst starting, but finding presently that the gladness was all on his own side, ho became sobered, and dropped quietly behind. Being spoken to now for the first timo, he looked up with a sedate and puzzled face, and thrust his nose into Winifred's hand. " Poor Prince 1 What will you do, Prince, when I am gone ?" She stooped; kissed his furrowed fore head ; and turned slowly homewards. A Brackeubury gamekeeper leading aloash of beagles, and a labourer plodding under a load of empty sacks, were as yet the only woyfarers sho had met. Sho could hardly have chosen a quieter walk. Coining presently, however, to a point where two lands diverged, she fouud herself face to faco with a woman and a child—tho woman bluck-browed, ragged, sullen-looking, with a bundle of sticks upon her head; the child warmly-clad, ruddy, and sturdy. At sight of the lady ih black, tho woman drew back, catching her boy quickly by tbo hand; and so stood with downcast eyes, waiting for her to go by. But Winifred stopped with a look of surprised iccogiu " Why, Lettice," she said, "is that you?"

No reply. . , , "Wo thought you were lost or dead. Whero havo yon been all these years my poor girl ? You look ns if the world had gohe hardly with you." The woman's lip quivered; but sho sun looked down silently. "Are you back at the old place ou the Moor ?"

She shook her head.

"Nay, Miss Wm'fred," she said, huskily. " Once parted's aye parted, wi' moorfolk and me." " Where, then, aro you living? She pointed by the way she had come. "You knaw whar Abel Brunt hanged hiiself years ngone! Blackpool, they call 'un; down agin' the Ridge. Nobody 'ull live there ; so I 'spose I mun bide iu't an' no rent to pay." " Ihat ruin ? Why there is no roof on it!"

" There's roofin' at one end, Miss." " Havo you been there long ?" "Nighon live weeks." "A dreary home, Lettice! How will you support yourself?" " Iso ben harvestin' Stoke way, Miss ; an'since harvcstiu"s ow'r, I'se goue hack to the' gimp work. But earnins isn't >yhat they used to be ; and tbe gimp's hard liviu' now, wi' two mouths to feed." "And this little fellow—is he yours ?" She nodded. Winifred bent over tbo child, and caressed his little brown cheek.

•■ Have you ever been to school, my man !*' she asked. " Can you read ?"

He looked up at her with big, wondcriug eyes—eyes as blue as his mother's were black. Never were parent and child more dissimilar—she all gipsy; ho all Saxon. "A' dunno' what readin' means, Miss Win'frcd," said the mother, half sadly, half sullenly. " We'se lived pretty much on th' tramp ; an' 's never had no learnin'." "How old is he?"

" Fower last September." "He looks five, ana I'm suro he is a bright boy. You must give up wandering, Lettice, and I engage he shall soon know what reading means 1 Tell me, my little friend—would you not like to go to Lang trey school ?" " Nay, Langtrcy school-house baint for the loikes o' he," said the mother, wistfully.

" It is for all wholivo in the parish, Con tinue to live in tho parish, Lettice, and I will pay for Mb schooling." Again she shook her head.

" Nay, nay," she said ; " we mun' keep ourselves to ourselves—thankin' you all the same, Miss. But I wouldna' like to have un slighted." The woman was moor-bred, and had been reckoned a beauty jamong the "dark folk " some five or six years ago. Then she disappeared under some vague cloud of ill report, and had been neither seen nor heard ot since. She at all events had in her veins the wilful, lawless imoor-blood—the blood tbat would be neither driven nor coaxed ; nod Winifred knew that 'for tho present it would be well to press her no further.

"Well, in any case, you are not going away just yet," she said, gently ; " and you will come over on Monday, we will see what can be dono to mako Blackpool more comfortable. There's plenty of old furni ture at The Grange ; and I daresay Bridget can look out for something in the way of warm clothing that would cut up for tho child, for winter wear. You shall be welcome to whatever i 3 useful to you."

Muttering an ungracious "Thankee," Lettice drew her boy closer to her side. •* I'm a'most afraid to ax a'ter th' owd lady," she said looking at Winifred's black dress. Eh then, is she gone ? And ray lord too—they tell me a's ne'er bin heerd on more ! Well, Miss W'nifred things ha' gone collywest* wi' yon, same as other folk 1 You've yer troubles, I reckon." "We ill have onr own troubles, Lettice," replied Winifred, And with this each went her own way.

Another mile [of lane, and The Grange, with its patterned front and picturesque gateway, glo»med out between the leafless walnut-boughs. As Winifred came in sight, a gentleman sitting on tho parapet of tbe little bridge over the moat rose and went to meet her. He had been a frequent guest of late, coming every day, and sometimes twice a day ; and yesterday he had followed as Miss Langtrey's chief mourner. Winifred was not taken by surprise to find him waiting there. She had more than half expected him.

" I thought you would, perhaps, come this morning," "1 much wanted to see you. I am going abroad."

"Going abroad 1" " Yes—to Munich ; and I want to know how far it is, and how loDg it takes to get there?"

Lancelot stared at her. The abruptness of tho announcement astounded him.

" Why, Winifred." he said, "you take my breath away ! Whom do you know in Munich V

"No one. I mean to board in a school. I want to learn German, and to take music lessons. Perhaps 1 may enter an artist's studio. 1 fancy I have some little talent for modelling—at all events, I should like to try." Lancelot looked grave. There was a nervous eagerness about her manner that puzzted and troubled him. '• It is a wild project," he said. " Have you named it to Mrs Pennefeather ?" " I have named it to no one—nor shall I name it till all is settled. In the meanwhile, I rely upon you to help me." " What do you want me to do?" "Well, first to advise rae about the GraDge. Can you think of any one who would attend to the place when I am gone ?" " Yes—that would not be difficult."

THEATRE ROYAL.

Tpe "Wreck of tho Pinafore " was pro duced for the third time at the Theatre last evening, aud drew a very fair audience. The characters allotted were the same as ou the previous occasions and the performers exhibtted no lack of energy in their endeavours to make the piece a success. It will be repeated this evening.

THE CHATHAM ISLANDS MURDER.

Sentence of Death Passed.

CHKISTOHUECH, this day. The jury, after an absence of and honr and a half, returned a verdict of guilty against Wiremu Whareapa for tin murder if his wife at tho Chatham Islands, nud the piisoner was sentenced to death. He was very excited daring the trial but cooled down after the jury retired, and took the sentence quite calmly. He made no statement in defence.

SUEZ MAIL NEWS.

MISCELLANEOUS.

Tho Temple Bar Memorial was unveiled by Priuco Leopold, who, iv response to un address read by the Recorder, expressed a hope that the proportions of tho structure, and the beauty of the statues which adorn it, would be admired by many genera tions.

A society has been established iv Paris for the cremation instead of the burial of the dead.

All parts ot tho island of Cyprus havo been visited by severe thunderstorms, which did great damage to property, The revenue cutter Corwin brings news to San Francisco that at San Lawrence island, iv Bchring's Straits, out of 700 inhabitants 500 were found dead of starva tion.

Vesuvius is now very active. Lava con tinues (lowing from tho crater, and present indications point to tho probability of in creased eruptive cuenry. After a careful inquiry it is stated that the majority obtained by General Garfield in the popular vote of tho whole country is 7G,000. A Collective Note from tho Ambassadors of the Powers has been presented to the Porto demanding the execution of Vcli Mo hammed, tho murderer ot Colonel Comme riioff.

The eruption of Mount Vesuvius con tinues to increase in activity. Two large streams of lava are at present ilowing from the crater to tho base of the cone.

Two men charged with the murder of a lJritish subject in the Canary Islands havo been condemned to death. Thoy have ap pealed against the seutenco to the Court of Cassation.

In tho last ten months the value of printed books exported was £787,43«, agaiust £7(ili,9GG in tho samo period of 1879. M. de Lesscps has had a fall from his horso, which, while hunting, stumbled over a stouc, but he escaped with slight injuries. A clever robbery was effected in Paris tho other day. A young clerk had just received a sum of £120 in gold from a house in tbe Rue de Maubeuge, when a roimo, bareheaded, with a pen stuck in his ear, rushed after him, told him that a mistake had been mado in tho account, and pre tended to offer a packet of bank notes, made ud to the right su;n, in place of tho bag of bullion. The young clerk supposod that the rascal was an employ 6 in the houso he had just left, and handed over the bag, whereon the bareheaded impostor made off. He has not since been heard of, and his address is unknown to the police. THE GHILZAIS AND THE NEW AMI It.

From Ghuzni wo hear tho important iv tclligencc that the great Ghilzai tribe has definitely pronounced against Abdur Rah mau, and iv favour of the Yakub faction. This, in the opinion of native judges, will render his position at Kabul altogether untenable. On the occasion of the feast of Bukkreed, extra precautions were taken, by doubling sentries and ordering the men not to go out aloue, to guard asaiust the attacks of fanatics, who are always especially dangerous on these occa sions. Colonel St. John reports that the Kakar tribesmen are agaiu assembling, and that attacks upon couvoys and isolated parties may be expected. In the neigh bourhood of Kutch the natives have already become troublesome,

AYUB KHAN AT HERAT,

We bear from Herat that Ayoob is stil bent upon action, aud that he has ordered a groat tribal levy to take place at Farruh. Although Ayub's popularity among the Patluus of Western Afghanistan is un doubted. His hold on the Heratis appears precarious ; indeed, his position there seems to be maintained solely by the influence of his father-in-law, who possesses great influence with the inhabitants. It appears that some timo since a letter was sent from Herat to tho autLorities at Kandahar signed by the leadinp Sirdars of that city, who offered to seize Ayub and hold him as prisoner, if we would advance with a small British force to occupy tho city. The document was forwarded to the Uovern meut, but wc are not aware whether any reply has beeu received or sent forward. The oiler is aa important one, both in itself, and as showing tbat the Heratis are by no nieaus opposed to the idea of British rule.

THE CHILIAN WAB.

By the anival of the last mail wc learn that the political aspect of things iv the Pacific is disheartening in tbe eyes of humanity. Bitter hatred aud dire venge aucc seem to be the rule. The Chilians are not generous iv their victories, and will listen to peace only after Lima is taken by force of arms. The destruction of the Loa and Covadonga seems to have created iv Chili, among the people and Legislature, a spirit of destruction that nothing will abate Bavc dictation to the enemy ou the very ramparts of Lima. The Chilian Govern ment has been put to serious difficulties by the moh aud the oppisition in the Legisla ture ; cries of "Down with the President" have been heard in the very house of the Legislature, and the Ministry are accused of being too willing to listen to terms of peaco instead of carrying on tho war with energy, and postponing the ulti mate triumph of tbe nation by unfit proceedings in the march to Lima.

THE SITUATION IN IRELAND,

There is no abatement of the anxieiy which has been felt as to tho issue of the excitement which has been going on in Ireland. The prosecution which has been undertaken |against the Land Leaguers has not S3 far had auy effect upon their actions. They are as rampant and defiant as ever, and it is even said that Mr Parnell spoaks of the proceedings as a good joke, aud calculated to serve the object for which be is working. Looking to the necessity of furnishing particulars of the offences charged, and other delays incideutal to the law, it is too mnch to expect that the trial will commence before the end ot December ; so that if this be the case, and Parliament should open in January, the Government will be freed from the attendance of some of the leading Home Rulers during the first month of the Bession. In the meanwhile, however, the agitation continues, and the people aro being goaded to acts of violence by ths injudicious speeches of the Land Leaguers. The district between Claremorris and Ballinrobe, near which latter place is situated Captain Boylan's farm, is an entrenched camp occupied by some 7,000 men, military and police, and thero can be no doubt that but for this force the peasan try wouid fall foul of the labourers who came from Ulster to gather in the Captain's harvest acd to dig up his potatoes. Even the railways by which the labourers and the military travelled had to be narrowly examined along the lines for dynamite, thu3 showing the agitation and the suspicions to which the movement has given to rise. The other day the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland received a deputation of magistrates from county Tyrone, headed by the Earl of Ranfurley, who stated that they could not be responsible for the peace of the province if the agitation of Messrs Parnell and Biegar was allowed to spread in Ulstcn. They asked the Government to adopt stronger measures, and to put a stop to the Land League meetings. As to the charge that this would interfere with personal liberty, the landowners wero already deprived of their liberty in con sequence of the law not being enforced. One speaker soid it was the wish of Ulster | that the Hcbeas Cospus Act should be sua- i pended. The Lord-Lientenant listened attentively to their representations, and corrected "the impression that Mr Fores ter in a recent letter had said he would be unwilling to interlere with personal liberty undea auy circum stances ; on the contrary, he distinctly stated that bucli a coedition of things might arise as to render it necessary. It appears, however, that it is not the intention of the Government to coll Parliament together before the close of the present year, but that early in January it will reassemble for the despatch ot public business and for the passing of any measures which may be found to be necessary in order to cope with the disturb ance which Mr Parnell and his associates have created. Everywhere The excited pea pantry are uttering cries of "No landlords ! "Norents !"" No taxes ! " aud No sur render ' " and the means by which this condition of things has been brought about is called Constitutional agitation. It will be for Mr Gladstone to discover if the Constitution cannot establish law and order a3 a prelude to wholesome legis lation.

TELEGRAMS.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

| PER TRESS ASSOCIATION.]

WELLINGTON, this day.

SEAMENS' STRIKE,

A difference has arisen between agents of local steamers and their crews. The sea men and firemen of the steamer Huia re fused to go to sea last night unless they received a distinct promise that their de mands rcquimg limitation of working hours in port a d payment for overtime bo acceded to. The agent refused, and tho seamen left in a body. Tbe steamer was detained, but probably a new crew will be shipped to-day, aud tho steamer got away.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day. ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.

A man named T. N. Wilson attempted to drown himsolf in the river Avon yesterday, but was rcßcuod by two passers-by.

THE WEST COAST RAILWAY.

A public mooting will bo held on Friday to receive tho report of Thornton and Brown, who recently mado a Hying survey of the proposed West Coast railway, and to con sider the advisability of forming a company to construct the Hues.

Tho weather continues very dull aud showery. The trial of Wiremu Wharepa for tho Chatham Island muidcr is now proceeding at the Supremo Court.

INVERCARGILL, this day. Colo's circus was attended by 7000 last night. Tho vital statistics for Dcoomber shews: Births, 52 ; deaths, 7 ; marriages, 13. For tho year: Births, 587; deaths, 143; marriages, 99, or 64 less than last year.

THE LADY JOCELYN.

(UV TELKGIUni, OWN CORIIKSI'ONDKNT.)

TAURANGA, this day. AFTKB tho Waitaki had brought tho Lady Jocelyn to sate auchorago yesterday after noon blic took oil tho Tauranga pusseugers whoso arrival has mndo the placo livoly. They seem an excellent class of immigrants. Somo fraternized boisterously with tbo Maoris. Tho cutter containing tho Keception Committee went off yesterday morning. A congratulatory address was read to tho passengers. Captain Jenkins was also complimented ou bringing the first cmigraut ship to Tuurauga. Iv reply ho said his passengers were an excellent body of men and women—the best ho had brought during thirty yoars trading with Now Zealaud. Ho spoko of Tauranga harbour, and said that with some alteration it could be mado safo for any ships. A luncheon took place on board tho Lady Jocelyn at which several toasts wero proposed. An addross has been presented by tho pas sengers to Captain Jenkins. The voyage occupied 89 days from land to laud. There wore four births and two deaths. Tbo names of tho deceased wero Edgar Bailey aud George S. Green. The Waitaki tows tho Lady Jocolyn out of harbour to-day, but tho latter will com plete the voyago under canvas. The Lady Jocelyn lost an anchor in Tauranga yester day morning. Tho cable parted. lp m. The Waitaki has successfully towed the Lady Jocelyn out of harbour. Tho return of the former is looked for shortly. Thero are a number of excursionists on board who first viewed tho great ship, and then boarded the Waitaki to witness the operation of towing. Visitors were going all yesterday between tho wharf and the Lady Jocelyn, the local craft reaping a harvest. Captain Jenkius was entertained at tho Club last night. The new arrivals found good accommoda tion last night in houses secured by the Reception Committee. To Puke settlers must perforce remain here awhile longer, as the road is opening up the block from Maketu, and will not be completed for threo weeks. What the remainder will do at present is problematic. Meanwhile the storekeepers, etc., are doing a .thriving business. Many Maoris aro in town to sco the uew comers.

The Gleneigsuffered considerable damage by the attempt to tow the Lady Jocoyln on Monday. _________„

CORRESPONDENCE.

WEIGHED IN THE BALANCE.

(To the Editor.)

Sir,—lt is not always necessary or judi cious to reply to anonymous attacks upon nieu or institutions, because a consistent and upright discharge of duty is a sufficiont reply ; out even Solomon urges ono to answer (I won't wound your correspondent with the quotation) a man sometimes. Your correspondent on Friday last, attack ing the Churoh of England, because her clergy absented themselves from Mrs Hampson's meetings, said sho is suuk In "apathetic stupor." That this charge is as true of her as of every section of this Church of Christ her members will admit, as caudidly as they regret it sincerely; but they will not hypo critically affect humility to pload more guilty thau other Churches to this indict ment. , , -, , Tho evidence ou which tho writer assumed ber guilty seems very grotesque, for on the same grounds he might have adjudged overy good and true person in Auckland who did not attcud Mrs Hampson's meetings, sunk In "apathetic stupor." If your correspon dent would divest himself of prejudice, and look this question fairly in tbo face, ho would iind that the Church of England, both in the Old Country and New Zealand, is doing a noble work aud constraining the pronounced admiration of othor leading bodies of Christians, During the recent Church Congress at Leicester thirty-one Nonconformist Ministers attended, and pre sented an address expressing their appre ciation of her activity and their fervent hope that nothing would impair tho in fluence of the Church of England. Subsequently, at a meeting of the Congre gational Union, at Birmingham, a resolu tion was passtd affirming, "That, bo far trom cherishing hostility to the Episcopal Church itself, it fully recognises the noble work that it has done aud is doing, heartily rejoices in the great increase of spiritual activity in that Church during the last half century, and—conscious that tho nation needs the service of all Churches, and that the energies of all combined arc unequal to the pressure of tbe great work that has to be done—would desply regret any weaken ing of the spiritual force of Episcopalianism, the effects of which would bo felt by all religious communities." An eminent Wesleyan minister has also said lately that he knows of nothing in ecclesiastical history since the Reformation to compare with the revival in tho Church of England duriog the last few years. And if we turn to Auckland do we find the Church sunk in "apa thetic stupor"? Tho chargo is simply ridiculous and untrue. She is fulfil ling the functions of a Christian Church, and if she is not free from the imperfections of all organisations on earth, none are more conscious of them, or more anxious to re move them. But " apathetic stupor "is not a specially distinctive failing of hers. If one considers her subscriptions to home and foreign missions, or her efforts in the cause of education; if he considers her fostering care of the hospital, asylum, gaol, and orphan homes ; if he thinks of her efficient Sunday-schools, and her Gospel ministra tions in holes and corners in country diß tricts, and in the city churches; if he thinks of her members visiting the sick and fallen in back slums to succour and restore them, he will perhaps withdraw his charge. Sho is doing this work without rant and noise, because it is believed that in quiet i ness and confidence is her strength; and I beg of " Truth " not to judge of men by the power of their emotions, in which there' is no virtue necessarily but by their practical work. It " Truth " would try himself by this test he might conclude, that comparing his real sacrifices and labours with the needs of his fellow creatures, he is sunk in apathetic stupor, for which pious talk cannot atone.—l am, &c, Shades of Maurice.

THE ROTOKAUTUKU OIL BLOCK, WAIAPU.

To the Editor : Sir,— Having been away trom Auckland during the holidays, I had not seen the EVENING Stak of tho 23rd ultimo, in which appeared a letter signed by J. E. Appleby, respecting the above block. Perhaps you will allow me in reply to state, that when I arrived in the colony in January last, for the purpose of examining and approving, or otherwise, the oil spring block at Whirikoka, which I had under offer to me trom Messrs Cooper and Ross, of Gisborue, aud which is now the property of the South Pacific Petroleum Company, I traversed the whole of the known oil coun try, and was so well satisfied with tho i appearances of ihe Rotokautuku, that an ' immediate application waß made to tho

Government, '«*' time negotiation!, ever since that pleted, havo been in."} recently corn- Major Ropata and' myselt, -«s between Ropata and the Government with tn<Mojor tbat the latter had, before tho date of St. Appleby's application, consented to a sub division of the block, and sent their own surveyor to do the work, which will enable me to have tho portion I selected. Tho Maori grantees havo arranged among themselves the numbers entitled to interests, and these have all agreed with me for the lease. It only re mains for the Native Lands Court to be bolden next month to givo legal definition to the boundary Hue already surveyed, when, I am assured by Majoi Ropata, the whole matter will bedisposcd of. Mean while I am placed in possession of tho land by him, aud preparatory works are proceed ing. I am aware that several applications have been made for the abovo oil block since January last, and know of one, other than mine, made previous to the date named by your correspondent. With regard to the legal rights of the Government over the block under the former lease, I have ob tained the best opinions, and am informed, that owing to the cilluxion of time during which no rent has been paid, the former document to tho Government is now with out effect.— Yours obediently,

Wm. Glares.

SUPREME COURT.- Tuesday.

Ckiminal Sittings.

(Beforo liis Honor Mr Justice Gillies.) STEALING 30 SOVEKKICWS FROM A COTTER,

Kirihiti Kipa, alias Christi Kipa, o native, aged 24, was arraigned upon au in dictment charging him with stealing from a cutter on the 11th of November last, the sum of £30, the property of Tcuotaki. Mr Brown appealed as interpreter tor tho nativo witnesses.

'I ho ovidouco in tbis ca«o appeared iv our last issuo. His Honor referred to the various points in tho statements of tho witneßßos, Which left no doubt of the |priHoncr'sgnilt upon tho minds of tbo jury, who found a verdict of guilty. Tbo prisoner, in his cross-examiuaticiiH of tho witnesses, displayed cousiderable smartness, but fulled iv convincing the Couit that ho was innocent. Ho possessed a good knowledge of tho English language, and was a very fair pianist, 110 pleaded guilty to threo previous convictions for lar ceny. Sentenced to tbrco years' penal servi tude.

gum stkamno.

Samuel Kennedy, aged 30, who had pleaded guilty to htculiug v watch aud jewellery iv October last, pleaded uot guilty to stealing 7 cwt of kauri gum, tho property of Alfred Walker, storekeeper nt Tikinui, North Wairoa. Mr Brooklield, Crown Prosecutor, de tailed particulars, Alired Walker stated that tho prisoner was in his employ, and had access to his houso. Ho slept in the Bhed adjoining the gum store. On tho 19th October, he went away in his (Mr Walker's) bout, aud re turned tho next day in v state of intoxica tion. He admitted that he had beeu selling j>uin at Mauugawliorc. Prosecutor having reason to suspect that something was wrong, went the next day to Aratapu, and found that Mr Chadwick, a shopkeeper, had purchased several sorts of gum of the prisoner, several pieces of which ho dentitied beyond a doubt. John Chadwick and Madamo Dnssore (M. dv Perrot interpreted), and Detective Jeffory gave evidence, and His Honor having reviewed tho evidence, the jury returned a verdict of guilty. Sentence, 18 month's imprisonment with hard labour.

This completed the business of tho sit tings, and tho Court adjourned until Monday next at 10 o'clock.

THE GOVERNOR'S LETTER TO TE WHITI.

(BY TELEGRAPH, I'EE PItESS ASSOCIATION.)

WELLINGTON, Tuesday. The official correspondence which led to the Governor's letter to To Whiti is published for public information. It shows that the Governor wroto his letter in compliance with a '•■', material memorandum from the Premier. Mr Hall, iv this document, sets forth tho steps that havo been taken to mako To Whiti acquainted with tho pur port of the report of the Cominissiouois appointed to inquire into any grounds which might exist for discontent among the natives ,ou the West Coast, and generally into the native difficulty there ; the action taken upon thoso reports by Parliament; and the steps which the Government havo taken, or arc taking, for the purpose of giving eil'ect to the Commissioners' recom mendations, The Government were satis fied that their efforts had succeeded in making Tc Whiti aware of the nature of these measures and reports, although, wbeu tho (Joverunicut interpreter was sent to distribute tho Act of last session (printed iv Maori), Tohu threw the copies in his face. Mr Parris was instructed to attcud the October meeting to further advise the natives ou these matters, and also tbo Novcubcr meeting, when he was refused a heating by Te Whiti. The memorandum coutiuues : "To Whiti, however, on this occasion expressed, as he has done ou other occasions, his willinguens to discuss his troubles with tho Governor. Under these circumstances, as it appears to Government that no rcasouablo means for arriving at a satisfactory settlement of those difficulties Bhould bo left untried, the Ministers respect fully Buggest that the accompanying invita tion should bi in the first instance entrusted to Hone Pihama, and if ho should fail, the Government interpreter should be sent to Parihaka for tho purpose. Mr Hall thinks it should be added that Sir William Fox, K.0.M.G., tho senior member of the Commission already men tioned, has at tho request of the Govern ment agreed to act under an instrument conferring upon him ample power to carry out the recommendations contained iv the reports of the first Commission which were sanctioned by Parliament, and that he proposes to cotnmenco his work immediately after the new year. The letter sent, and to which Tc Whiti returned the enigmatical sentence about the cooked potato, conveying his refusal of the invitation was as follows :

Friend Te Whiti, this is sn announcement mo to you who are living apart in n far oil portion of these islands whom I desire sec brought near me. I am come to assume Government on behalf of the Queen, and in her name to administer justice to both races ot her subjects. The troubles which have existed among some of the Maori people have been known to me in the past, and now it is my duty to do my best to remove them. I know what has been done by my prtdeccssor and General Assembly to settle difficulties which have arisen, and I desire to finish the work of putting things right. lam told you aro desirous of seeing mc (and representing your view of what should be done to promote this good end. This is very good, and if you will let me know when you will come to Wellington to see me you shall be received with fitting hospitality, and I will not only listen to whatever you wish to say to me but also, if you show that wrong has been done, will do justice in accordance with the law and will of tbe Queen. Should you consider the dis tance between Wellington and Parihakatoo great to travel, then there is another way in which it would be easier for us to meet to discuss matters. I shall soon be journey ing round the colony to make myself ac quainted with the affairs of Europeans and natives throughout these Islands, and in my journey shall visit New Plymouth. Now, if you will come you can more readily return thence to your own peoplo to tell j them the result of our conference ; or, if you preter it, I will meet you at any other place on the way between New Ply mouth and Hawera Oy the inland road. I am told you have heard of what is proposed to be dono for the settlement of the difference, and when we meet will make it more plain to you the provision which will be mado for the settlement of your people and the plans which I havo for their future welfare. I have lately ruled over people very much like the Maoris. 1 have left them hap|jy and contented, discussing their own affairs. They make their wishes kuown to the Queen and to the Governor in a regular manner, through duly-constituted channels. Why not you and yours, iv like manner, avail yourselves of those channels which, though not the same here, answer a similar purpose ? Why should we not talK of these matters ? I have heard you are a man of peace, and that you have striven to prevcut war. The light is still linger ing on the mountain-top. When you receive this letter write me at once, so that 1 may know what your in tentions are—whether you will come here, or whether you will meet me on my journey, and I will then let you know what day I shall be at New Plymouth. If you explain in your letter what your grievances are I shall be better able to answer you when we meet.- From your friend,

Arthur Gordon,

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mxr* ATTnTTTATNTY EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5.



Little grains of sugar, Ijitt'e drops of brand y'U make your nose as red As any in the land.



The Melbourne " Age " of the 15th ult,, in criticising New Zealand exhibits at the Melbourne Exhibition, says:—"Mr W. Greenshields, of Auckland, shows a novelty in a case of ornd silk braces with silver mountings, which are as unique as they aro comfortable and serviceable. The material is woven silk, and as they are principally made for the purpose of presen tation, the names of ihe donor and recipient are worked in them. Those shown indicate the possession of unusual skill upon the part of the maker, and are worthy of in spection. Mr Greenshields has supplied the braces for gifts to many notable person ages in Great Biitaio, America, New Zea land, and the other colonies, and their names may be ascertained on reference to the exhibit. The photographs exhibited by R. B. Burtlett, of Auckland, are not sur passed by any others in the Exhibition, and deserve the utmost commendation for the finished display which he has made. A frame of coloured photographs, the work of Miss Ellen Stuart, of Auckland, is also worthy ol mention, as being .an exhibit of which any artist might be proud."



The early bird catches tho worm. later in tbe day the leisurely sportsman gathers in the bird.



Wanted. WANTED KNOWN-The Grand Now Year Advertisement of Toys, Dra nnrv Boots, &0„ &0, ( will bo found la tho 3rd -alumn. Ith page.-W. HJjajnplor, Vf _""NTED, aTßaker.—Apply Netfton ANTED, . Dttkory- r-rj a Farm.-R.6tl and a Strong Lad for . ~„„,„ r *teunt Kden. ANTED, a strong Giu^— — -Apply Mrß Reeves, VlctdfflHSework. ANTED, a Barmaid, for tbe Cj», Bar.-Apply at ihe Nevada Hotel. ANTED, a good Farm tlah<b- Apply J. Rutherford, Romuera. WANTED, a First-class Machinist,— Apply to J. Hyland, Wyndham-Btreet. ANTED, a good Shoeing Smith ; wages,£3 a-week.—John Diok.Gißborne. WANTED, Painters.—Apply, at once, J. Ryofa, Karangahapo Road. ANTED, a Smart Intelligent Ifoutli.; ablo to read well.—Apply ofllco of this paper> _ \\T ANTED, a few good hands for tbo VY Mill and BUsh, AwitUi—Apply to E. Gibbons & Co.. Onehunga. WANTED, Boy to assist with horses, gardon, &o, at Rorauera.-Apply B, Tonics, Queen-Btreet. WANTED, a Second Cook,—Apply, at onoo, Imperial Bakery, Quoon-stroot Wharf, WANTED, a Good General Servant ; references roquirod. — Apply to Mrs Macdonald, Vincont-Btrcct. ______ WANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland Registry, Queon and Darby streets,— Young Girls to assist. WANTED, at Uunnaford's Auckland Registry, Queon and Darby streets,— Two Fomalo fervauts, ablo to milk; both sumo country gentleman's family. WANTED, at Hannaford's Aucklaud Registry, Queon and Darby streots.— Female Servants (North Hboro'. \\7" ANTED at Hannaford's Auokland V T Registry, Queon and Darby streets. - Man to milk and dolivor in town; wages, 20s. W^ NTED, a Stout Boy that can milk, and mako blmsolf gonerally useful about a farm.—Adam Laybourn, Fort-itreot. WANTKD, a good General Servant; good wogos givon,—Apply ofllco of this papor. WANTKD, a Carpenter, accustomed to Machinery—Apply aftor 11 o'olock to morrow.to John Lamb, 35, Lower Quccn-stroot, \fTANTED, a Situation, by a Journey * f man Bakor; flrat-olaHB at small goods.-— Addross, Joseph Reynards, STAU Olllco. WANTED, a Kcspcctablo Person to take chargo of two children.—Apply at Mrs Voltha' Hoarding House, Vlotoria-stroot. WANTED a Good Gcueral Servant for Kaipara; must bo ablo to milk.—Apply Mrs Beaumont, 10 Qroy-Btroot. ANTED, at Mrs Burrow's Registry Olllco, Ponsonby, Two Good Gonoral Sorvants. "ANTED, a Good General Servant.— Apply Mrß G. Lewis, O'liorke-atreet, OpposlmPolico Barracks, __ ANTED, a Good General Servant ; ono that can milk preferred. — Apply at Mr Edgar, Dyer, Wellesloy-struot Ifaßt. ANTED, a Oirl to make herself generally useful (to sloop at home).—T. Cain. Confectioner, Grey-street. APiTED, a good Cook.—Apply to Mrs Murdoch, " Prospect," Mount St. John, Kpaom, from 0 to 1 o'clock. \\7ANTKD, Labourers and Miners.— T V Aiinly at onco, VV'altakorei Railway, to Taylor & Dauahor. WANTED, a Boy to work in a garden and to milk.—Apply M, T. Clayton, Parnell. botwoen 5 anil 0 p.m. W ANTED, a Situation as a House mold; nowly arrived in Auokland — Apply Aurora Hotol, Vlctoila-strcot. WANTED, a respectable Nursegirl.— Apply to Mrs L. Phillips, Glon Ayr, Kdon Crescent. W~ ANTED, by a Respectable and Com petent Person, a Situation as Houeo keopor.—Address " E.D.," Stah Ollice. WANTED, Lady tor tho Country, to Teach Little Girl; do Neodlcwork. and havo a Kuowledgo of Mnaio.—Apply to Mrs 11. P. Foa there tone, Devonport. ___ \\T ANTED, Tcndors for Shingling two T T Houses in Kngland-stroot, Franklin Road.-Apply J Wiilinnn, Tailor, or J. Harper, Paperhanwer, Victoria-street. \V ANTED, at once, a respectable Girl T T about 10.—Apply to Miss Coopor, Eden Torrnco, Now North Road, 3rd houso pa*t Hold's jtore. W~~ ANTED, Two Active Boys to deliver Handbills in Auckland and Puburbti.— Apply to Thomas Briggs, Victoria Hotel, beforo lialf-past 0 a.m. \»7;ANTIiL >, n Governess for the country; T v must bo ablo to toaoh Music thoroughly Mid impart a good English Kdunntion.—Apply, between 10 and 11 a,m., to Charles Kelsey & Co., Queon-streot. _ \\7ANTED, Purchasers for 3-i Choice TT Assorted Kinds ot Crocus Bulbs.just irrlved from England in llrßtclass order.— rhomas Steadman, Auckland Seed Decflt. W" irNTED" KNOWN, Tba'. I liavo removed from the City Market to tho Central Marker, cornor of Queen and Darby itreots. 3co my advertisement olsowhore.— J. W. Knight. WANTED KNOWN—For Sale, a Blacksmith's business in tho Country.— Apply to J. Wilson and Co., Broakwator Road, Aucklaud. ANTED, by a Respectable Woman, to go out working by tho day either washing or oloanlng.—For address apply Stab jlllco. WT"ANTED, a good General Servant.— V T App'y, botweon II a.m. and 2 p.m., to Mrs f-nolling. UppM- Queou-Blreet, noxt to 13 ramp's Boarding nous-, WANTED.a General Servant and a Nursomald; references required.— Apply, Mrs C. S. Shaylo George, Carleton Gore Road. __ ANTED, a General Servant, mnst be good plain cook and laundress; Wanted also, n Housemaid.—Apply Mrs W. Whitson, Waterloo Quadrant. WANTED KNOWN, that you can Dress well for a small wcokly payment by going to Munro and Milllgan. t-oo advertiso ment on front pago. XXI ANTED, Dy au Experienced young V» Man, a situation as waltor or barman ; ] uood roferoncos if necessary,—Apply " T.D.H.," 3tak Offloe. . T\ rANTFD, a Tailor for the Napier T T district; good w ages and constant work tor a 6toady man guarauteed.-Apply to Mr Banbury, w- McArthur & Co.'s. WANTED to Rent, a Four-roomed Cottago, with wash-house and a little and, near Auckland,—AddreßS, "M.J,"St/r 3nice. WANTED, to Purchase, or Lease with a purchasing clauso, a Roßidenco, situ ited on volcanio soil and adjacent lo main lines jf traffic—T. Leigh Whito, Colonial Bank Buildings, Queen-street. TIJTANTED Known, tbat J. Morrison, V? Asphaltor. has Romovod to bis New fard, Custom-houso-Btreot West, between Hob ion and Nolaon-stroets. Asphalting attended to in tho shortest notico. Also, a Largo Stock of firewood (cut and uncut), wholesale and retail. V\T ANTED KNOW N. To All In Want of Money.-L. H. Neumcgon 8 proparod to advance tho same on personal or my othor security, repayable by weekly instal nents.—Note tho address: 165, Queen-street, ipposito tho Savings' Bank. WANTED KNOWN. — Stationery at English prices. Ruled Noto Papor, jroam laid, 2d por quiro ; Envelopes, 2d per mckot; Foolscap and Lottor, Od por quiro. All iind* of Fancy Noto Paper and Knvelopes; Mourning Stationery, Account, Pass, ond Pockot Books, Pons. Pencils, Bibles, Albums, fco., &0., at prices hitherto unknown in Auck and ; a fow Boss Puzzles loft, at Is ; >he Gamo >f Trovolo, Is Gd: Tom Thumb Printing Press, is; Climax Dater, 30s; Automaton Pencil Stamp, 7s 6d; tho Initial Rubbor Stamps, Is >aoh, with pad and ink for markiug linen or stamping papor or envelopes. Supplied at 3oodson'B, 111, Queen - street. - Observo tho Addross. WANTED KNOWN, from 9 o.m. to 6 p.m. dally, and until 10 p.m. on Satur lay, the original, inimitable, and most brilliant Illumination in Auokland, is to bo aeon at C. W. Goodson's, 111, Queen-street, tho acoredited Novelty DepOi. Trade motto: "Smallprofits md quick roturnf," or, "A nimble six pence better than a flow shillir g."—Watches : Waltham, Koy and Koyless; Oenova, Allu minium Silvor, Gilt, and Metal Cases, from 30s; French-American Clooks and Alarms, com prising : Kight-day and Keyloss French, Ellip tical Carriago, Jokors, Peep o'-Day, Carriage Alarms, Prince, Princess, Nutmeg, La Belle, Firato, Wheel, Bannor, &c„ &c, from 7s 6d, Bxcollent time-keepers, and handsomo in appear ance Fresh arrival ot Poto9i Silvor Goods, being white all through (not plated), wearing equal to silvor, Forks, Spoons, Cups, Caßtors, Cruets, Waiters, Napkin Rings, &c.; Gold and Silver Jewellery; Alluminium, Gold and Silver plated, In Brooches and Sets. Studs, Rings, Soli taires, Necklets. &c; Klephant and Dog Inkstands; Tablo and Pocket Cutlery in great variety; Knives and Forks, from 7s per dozen ; Carvers from Is 6d per pair; Pookot Knives, from 6d'; Sycamore Broad Platters, from 2s 6d ; Knives, from Is 6d; Butchers' Knives, from 9d; Soisaors. from Is; Japanese Scraps at 2d each, in great variety and great request; handsome Oleographs, framed, at 2s each; a splendid assortment of Lustres, Vasos, Glass, Porcelain, and Chinaware, &o„ &c , at Goodson's, opposito T onks'a Mart. ANTED TO SELL (Cheap), Lot of Leather Machino Needles, only Id doz. Christmas t'ards. 6d doz; lot of China Dolls, 6d to 13s each; 3-feet long Dress Dolls Cd to Is Od; Largo Boxes of Paints, with Brushes, only 9d; RidiDg Whips, 9d; Babies' Feeding Bottles, with two Brushes, only 91; Plates, 4 and 5; Jugs, 4 to tho set, only Is 6d; Jugs, 3 to tbe set, 4s: Brown Teapots. lOd to 2s; Black Teapots, to 3s • Brown Teapots, with metal lids, '.Is 6d to Is: Tart Tins, 4 for 6d, 9 for Is; "Xellow Pie Dishes, 8d to Is 3d; Toa, 2s lb, 18s box ; Lemon Peel, It 6d lb; Light Blue, 8i lb; Harper Twelvetroes Washings, only 6d doz: Clothes Pegß, 4 dozen for6d, Is 3d a gross: Poison Cornflour, 8d lb w ineg'asses. 6d each, 53 doz; Tumblers, 5s doz the Victor Knifo and Scissors Sharpener anc GlasS-cuttor, only 9d; Small Trays, la: Sauce, 7c bottle: Basins, 3d to 6d ; lot of Large Pictures Is each, 3 for 2s 6d ; Spectacles, Is pair, 3 pain for 2s Od; Hpsoni Halts, 4d per dozen packets Chambers, 2s and 2s 6d ; China Dollb' Heads, 8c to is each; Wire Noils, lllbs in a paoket, onlj 2s Gd : Plaid Mateheß, 6d and 7ddoz ; Glass Sal t ollars, Id ; Government Disinfecting Powder for taking away all kinds of smells, only 6d lb Tar Soap, for sick rooms, 5 cakes for Od; Onionc I 2d lb, 71bs for Is; Nest Eggs. 5 for Gd; Chim 1 Erk 6ups, only 2d eacb.-H. Watts, Pitt-street



Wanted. _ ANTED.-Ask for Waitc's Fruit Preserving Tins; and soe you got them, Sold by aIT Ironmongers, tod M tie Factory, Fort-streot.-H. Waite, Wholesale Tinsmith. ... , \\J ANTED, to Sell (Cheap) 21b. tins of T» Fancy BiSouito, ofay, Duno, and Lo., of Glasgow, Is Gd; 2Jlb tins of tlio B«t Salmon, only Is 2d per tin; lib tins 9d; Carpet Tacks, «d per packet. 4 packets for Od; Cod Fish, id per lb; also, 39 oases Fruit (assorted), cheap.-H. Watts, Pitt-street. \\J ANTED KNOWN, that E. Carr i^V and Son have to hand Building T.rflber Blocks"! and Whito Pine, Shingles, House ttcir'Yard"c«s, Posts; Rails, and Firewood in end of Ho'bs^ stTc)'OMe.Btreet West, opposite demaud"or BWhi?nPtoH^SSced'thomto arrange for a constant supply. Induced them to WANTED, Admirers of the-rr— Tjj-r Purchasers of the Useful, and Sttn^ji of tho Economical, to call and inspect tho Gootft just received per s.s. 'Durham,' from London, at the Novelty DepOt, 111, Queen-street. Evory artiole is marked in plain figures, at prices hitherto unknown in Auckland. C. W. GOODSON, Opposito Tonks's Mart_ ANTED, North snore uxcilrsionlsts to call at Mrs Foster s Luncheon Rooms (Two doors from the Flagstaff Hotel), where thoy can bo accommodated with Tea and Coffee at any htim\ Kvery attention paid to tbo com fort of Visitors. Chops and Steaks. Straw berries during tho season. Apartments to Let. Private Board and Rosidenoe. Terras moderate. Plcnto Parties sup"'led at twelve hours notice. WANTiiD KNOWN, that the New Zealand Timber Company (Limited), having purohased tho Business and Premises of Messrs Carlaw Se Co., aro now offering all thoir Stock at Groatly Reduced Rates. Tho wholo must bo eloarod off by the 31st Instant. All ordors will bo promptly attonded to by Mr John Carlaw (lato Carlaw & Co.), at tho New Zealand Timber Company's temporary premises. Cus tom-houso-stroet West. WANTED, Strangers and Travellers visiting Auckland will find the largest outfitting stock in tho Colony to selact from at tho NEW Zealand CLOTHING FACTORY. Thou sands, of Customers testify to tho superior quality and fitting of tho garments made by them. Auckland branch: Queon-streot (oppo sito Theatre Royal), and at Albert-street, Thames. , , \%T AN"T ED KNOWN. Tho Auokland Timbor Oompany have on hand several Job Lots of Bulldiug Materials, which willbe sold as Great Bargains, to mako room. Alao, all descriptions of Timber, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, Joinory, Turnery. Sco., at Lowest I-'ricos. G. HOLDSniP, Manager. ANTJfcD KNOWN, that D. Goldie is proparcd to soil all kinds of Building and othor Tlmbor, including Hardwood, Spokos, Polloos, Iron-Bark and Blue-Gum Shafts, Blocks, Palings and Hilngles, at his Yards. Lower Albort street, near Dock, at tho lowost cash prlcos. Tho tlmbor, bolng Undor cover, Is better than that purchased elsewhere, ANTED, the Public to know tbat Wendel's oxcollent Wines—a really splondld drink for tho summer—can now bo obtained at tho Manufactory, Symonds-street, a fow doors below tho Windmill, and at all tho Hotols in Auokland. Prizo medal at Sydnoy Exhibition, and testimonials from all tho load ing mod icalinon of Auckland. Prico, per bottlo, lis Cd. P~" RIVATE TUITION Wanted, by Two Young Mon, In English and Mathematics, on Tuesday and Friday evenings. — Apply, slating terms, to ■' R.K.," fcTAU Ofllco, Municipal Notice. niTY OF AUCKLAND. DivensioN ok Main Srcwren prom Qoben eTiiuET to UnßAicwATEit Road, WITH OVBIUfLOW, &0, Tho City Council will recoivo Tondors until 1.30 p.m. of THURSDAY. January 13, 2881, for tho abovo Works, in torms of plats, specifi cations and conditions to bo vlowod at tbe olllco of the City Survoyor, Cunada Hnildings, Queen strcot. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to bo endorsed as above, P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clork. Town Clerk's Ofiloo, December 31,1880. Tenders. XTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS, NATIVE COAL AND COKB. Railway Dopartmont, Wellington, 13th Decombor, 1880. Beparato Written Tenders will be received until noon of SATURDAY, tho 15th January, 1881, for tho Supply and Delivery of Coal and Coke. They must be addressed to the General Manugcrof New Zealand Railways, Wollinnton, and markwd outside " Tondor for Coal." Specifications can bo fcon and Forms of Tondor obtained nt tho ofiloo of the Hailway Managers at Auckland, Whariiarei, Napier, Wellington, Wanganui, New Plymouth, Nelson, Ploton Groymouth, Wcslport, Christchurch, and Dunedin, Telegraphic Tenders will bo received if pre sonted at any Telegraph Office by noon of the samo dato, providod that Written Tenders in due form aro lodged at a Railway Manager's Ofiloo by the same hour. Tho lowest or nny Tondcr will not necessarily bo accepted. 1 ;,. H. MAXWELL, General Manager N.Z. Railways. TCTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. TENDERS FOR SOLHI RIGHT OF ADVER TISING ON RAILWAYS. Toudors will bo received at this office np to noon ot SATURDAY, the 20th day of January, 1881, from persons desirous of obtaining tho Solo Right of Advertising at tho various Stations and in tho Carriages of tho following Railways with their extensions :- Kaipara-Walkato Napior-Woodvillo Wellington- WoodviUo Foxton-Carlylo Carlylo-Waitara Picton-Blenheim Nelson-Foxhill 1 Qreymouth. ' Thoy must bo addressed to tho Hon. Ministor for Publio Works, and marked outside, " Ton ■ dors for Advertising on Railwayß," and must also be accompanied by a cheque on some bank, to bo specially marked by a banker as good for twenty-ono 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 Railway Stations at Auckland, Napior, Wellington, Wanganui, New Plymouth, Picton, Nelson, Greymouh, Christohuroh, Dunedin, andlnver careill, and at tho General Manager's Office, Wellington. i Tho highest or any tendor not necessarily aoOeptOd- J. P. MAXWELL, General Manager New Zoaland Railways. Railway Department. WoUington, 28th December, 1880. pOUNTY OF WAITEMATA PUBLIC NOTICE. Tenders for tho undermentioned Works_w]U bo recoived until TUESDAY, January 18,1881 WAITAKEREI EAST DISTRICT. Contraot No. 1, Erecting a Bridgo and Forming parts of a Road. Contract No. 2, Filling and Clearing part ot Bush Boad. Specifications and conditions at Oratia Hotol, Henderson's Mill. DEVONPORT DISTRICT. Delivering Scoria Ash on Devonport and Lake Road. Specification and conditions at Mr E. W. Alison's, Devonport. LAKE DISTRICT. Delivering Scoria Ash on Devonport and Lake Road. Specification and conditions at Mr Shea's, the Lake. MUDDY CREEK OUTLYING DISTRICT. Cutting and Forming part of the Road leading to Muddy Creok. Specification and con ditions at Mr Porter's, Titirangi. WAIPAREIRA OUTLYING DISTRICT. Forming and Draining part of Hueston's and Duncan's Road. Specification and con ditions at Mr Hueston's. TITIRANGI OUTLYING DISTRICT. Improving Road at the Railway Crossing. Specification and conditions at Mr Mc- Caul'e, Titirangi, Specifications and conditions of all the abovo I may be seen at tho Council Office, Shortland- Btreet, Auokland, and 81l Tenders must be ad dressed to " Tho Treasurer, Waltemati County Council, Auckland." JQHN JAMEg County Clerk. Waitemata County Council Office, Decomber 30,1880. mOBUIL D E R s. Tenders will be reoeived, until noon on W« DNESDAY, January 12,1831, for Additions to Villa at Mouut Albort. EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect. m O BUILDERS. Tenders willbe received up to 12 o'clook on THURSDAY, the 20th inst., for the Krection of two DWELLING HOUSES in the Waikato. Plans can be seen at our Offices. Queen-street, ; up to the 13th inst,, and at Mr Wells.Cambridge, . afterthatdate kMAHoNßYANDgoNi ; Architects. i mENDERS wanted for Carpenters' and I I Painters' work In Repairs to Mrs Zinzan's ■ Houso, Onehunga. To be sent in by 1 p.m, J Tomorrow, to Mr Wrigley, Architect. r Fin O CONTRACTORS. t _I Tenders will bo recoived until NOON on ; THURSDAY, the 6th inst., for the Erection of i. Two Cottages at Te Puke, noar Tauranga.— a. Plans, &c, can be seen at offlco ovor J. and D, ;. Oxiey's, Wharf.-J. ramson.



To list. mO LET, a Cottage in Fort-street.-John i. Lamb, 30, Lower Queen-street. i . T~ 0 LET, in Conquest Place. Parnell, a Si* roimed Cottage.-Apply 3. Meokan, Parnell Rise. . . mo LHT, a Four-roomed Verandah House S with Washhoaso end Garden.-Appiy w. Hefforman, Montagae-street, Nowton. TO- LET, a Comfortablo Four-roomed Cottago; rent, 10s Od.-H. J. Riordan, Nelson-Btreet, near Cook-street. , TO LET, a New Four-roomed Verandah Cottage, in Linco'n street, Poosonby.- Apply to Mr Mills, on tho premises. mO LET, a commodious Six-room House J in Franklin Road, fitted with every con. venjence.-Apply Captain Harrisomjiextdoon TO LET, it Nicely-situated Five-roomed JL Cottage, completely detached .: alac e<.i o^?troomed cottage-Apply 0.13. Kills, liowe strea,i.-.„ Tjarangahapo Road. _______—^ rf\o BUOTav. KEKS ZTTTetTthat ± beautiful plats-R'-. a window Shop now in tho occupation ot Mr li.eliy,_^— nnox's Building-i, Uppor Queen-Btreet.—J. M, &-„ox, Estate Agont, Auckland. OUSE TO LET.—New Cottage ut four rooms. With every convenience, in LiDcoln-streot—Apply H. M. Mills, on the pre mises. . TCfORTH hHORE - Houses to Ljo. xN Furnished or Unfurnished. Build ing Sltos and Cottages for Sale.-Oliver Mays, Post Office Storo, Devonport. .^^___«_— TWT 0 R T H C O T E. TO LKT, for a term, Mr Tunny's Eesidonco, Stokes' Point; six large rooms, grounds beauti fully laid oat, and delightful view. R, HORNJ£, Shortland-street. For Bale. __ FOR SALE (a rare chance for a poor man. as it must bo sold), IGI acres Choice Country Land, situated in the Parish of Puke atua, County of Eden, in the Wainui Highway District. Tho property is nicely situated, com manding an extensive viow. It fronts two mam roads, Bottlers' farms not far distant, ana adjoint! Mr Scott's farm. Tho whole _ country around 13 valuablo proporty, and rising in value. Tha wholo is cleared, and is nearly all level. The abovo is offered at 7s fld per acre.-Apply to Carbines and Lusher, Auctioneers. Queen street; griOß SALE, Half-bred Lanshans' Eggs; JJ also, a limited number of Pure-bred.- Apply Mr Reyne£,_Ocneral_fctoro, HUorslte. Ij<OR~SALE, cheap, the Parisian Dio £} rOma and Combination of Novelties. Good reasons for Bellini-Apply on tho pre miees between 7 and 10 p.nn . c F~OR SALE, small new YacEt. JNo reasonable ofler refused, as she must bo sold. Ownor leaving tho district.-Apply Geo. Kidd, Uovonport. triOß SALE, Six-roomed House in Pon -1 sonby, with large allotment 03 x 184, planted with fruit and Ornamental trees; splendid viow of harbour.—Apply on the pre mises, Wood-street, off Franklin Road (Ist houso). , 171 OR SALE, Grace-street, Ponsonby, a ' well flnishod Houso and about acre garden, &c,; 110 ft. frontage to Grace-street; very good position, Sec—lS, F. Kvans, j/lOR SALE, in Newton, near Fairburn's F proporty, a very nico House of 5 rooms, workshop fowl-house, tank, well, pump, good garden; all in lirSt-ciass order, and in good position. Only £240.-D. F, Evans, Estate Agent, 71, Queen-street. ___^____ ■jiOR »ALE Cheapj Building Allotment V in Upper Quoen-strect, 33 feot frontage, at 82 per foot.—D. F. Evans, Estato Agent, 74 Queen-street. ____________ |/\OR SALK, a Comfortablo Family F Residence, within an easy distance of Poison, in a mOBt healthy locality; with 7 icres of good land, two of which is a splondld jrohard in full bearing. Terms easy.—Further particulars, apply Olllco of this paper. IflOR SALE, at Mount Eden, near Mount F Rosklll Roal, a new and well-finished !louse of 7 apartments, largo cistern, new ilahlo, buggy-houso, coW-shol, &c, witho aores /olcanlo land, subdivided and enolOßed with itono walls. A good investment. Only £650.— J. F. Evans, itstato Agont. 74, Qaeen-strott. (tin to «1,000 IiKNT on Building Society s&.Lir principles, or oi othor terms to suit lorrowers. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. 3oe List of Properties for Sale on 4th page.—C. Williamson, Kstato Agent, Vulcan Lane,— Joven per cent, allowed on monoy deposited for n vestment ____ PSHn-DWELLING HOUSE, containing 10 C/OJU rooms, with verandah, cistern, tank, rood garden. &c, and Allotment 180 x 140; ileasantly situated on good volcanic soil.—S. yallo, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. nniyK-Pretty and Well-finlihed HOUSE of 0 Xju I o rooms, with front and back verandah, ank, wash-houso, Seo., and Allotment 35 x 200. In additional Allotment of tho same size can bo lad, if required, for another £50.— S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, ShorllaHd-street. «7. nn _Comfortable CITY REsIDKNCK of 7 tOUU rooms, bath-room, scullery, tanks, &c , md garden 0G x 300, well s;ocked witn fruit tcob.—a. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Short and-s treet. r?i ka CASH, balance at, 7i per cent, two jjiov D WO m nX Houses and Shop, in a prin )ipal Btreet. close to Queen-streak Allotment, 15 x 82. Prico, £525.—5. Vaile, Houso and Land agent, Shortland-street. i?oo*<—Neat Cottago of 4 rooms, fitted with ***>&* Cupboard?, Oven, Stove, 2 Tanks; dso. now outhouse, 14 x 12, &c, and allotment 13 x ; 20 minutos from Post Ofllco.—S. Vaile, douse and Land Agent, Shortland-street. £QRO—SUBURBAN nresiuKNCKof 7rooms, t-JOO with stable and other out-buildings, ogothcr with nearly 4 acros of land, planted with fruit and ornamental trees; commands a food water view, and has facilities for sea lathing; abont lj milos from Post-ofllce.—S. 7ailo, Honse and Land Agent, Shortland-street. PARNELL.— Nice Houss of six rooms, &c, &0., in good position. Must be sold. Mcc only £200.-11. F. Evans, Estate Agent, 71, Jueen-street. Or~A I R D:R E S S E R S. For Salo or Leaso, a 5-years' established Hair- Ircsslng Business. Stcck and Fixtures at a valuation. Apply to B. liUGE, Hamilton, Waikato. VILLA SIXES, CAMPBELLVILLE, PONSONBY. Mk John C iMPUKLL has instructed tho under ligaed to dispose of all his Choico Villa Sites as IQOVO, These allotments, having a large frontage o Ponsonby and Shelly Beach Roads, Curran, tmmett, aud farsfiold streets, are unsurpassed or position, view of harbour, Bize, &o.' Tbe allotments are marked off on the ground. Prico and terms on application. DIGNAN & ARMSTRONG, 4 and 5, Imperial Chambers, Vulcan Lane. I~T\ O R S A L E, ! ON LIBEBAL TERMS, To Close a Partnership Account: The Clipper Schooner 'ALBATROSS,' 77 tons register; carries large cargo, light draught of water HOUSK, Seafleld View Road. 9 rooms HOUSB, Upper Pitt-street, 6 rooms, large allotment ... . 82 aores LAND, Waiplpi. Waiuku: Allot ment 250 284 acres LAND, Waikato River. C. A. HARRIS. 7, South British Insurance Buildings, December 6,1880. n _uTL B R O T H E R S, HAVE NOW LANDING, Ex 'Famenoth' and 'Loch Doon,' 1,200 PACKAGES, Consisting of iKOCERIES AND OILMEN'S STORES, AND HAVE FOR SALE AMERICAN RANGES AND STOVES BARBED STEEL FENCING WIRE DOUGLAS PUMPS, LAWN MOWERS CORNSACKS, GRINDSTONES, OIL STONES, &c, &c, &c. igonts for J. Craig Se Son's Celebrated Scotch- Whiskey. HULL BROTHERS, Auctioneers, .Vino and Spirit Morobants, Queon-stroot Kauri Gu-n Stores. Breakwater m» and Eoadod Stores Alb ert-o reet Eccleaiastical. YOUNgHiEN'S CHRISTIAN AsSO ATION, Corner of Wellesler and Albert ■treots. — Weekly Evangelistic Service TO MORROW (Thursday) KVENING, 7th inst., at .30, AU are invited. Recent arrivals cordially nvitcd. I PIPHANY CHURCH.-Seventh Au. nivorsary, Thursday, January 0. Evon ng Prayor at 7.30 p.m. Preacher, the Yen. Archdeacon Maunsell. THE Service of Srag, "Jessica's First Prayer," by special request, will be re lated in the United Methodist Free Church on WEDNESDAY Evening, at 7.30. Admission ; iVdults, Is; Children, Od. Meetings. UB L I C MEETING OK Till 1.0. G.T. Off THK WORLD Will be held TO-MORHOW (THURSDAY) EVENING. [n the Tempbeanck Hall, at 7.30 o'clocki O. S. ELLI?. G.W.S. RA LODGE, No. 348, I.C.— The regu lar meeting for the Installation of Officers will take place TO-MORROW (Thursday) EVENING at the Lodge-room, Masonic Hotel, Princes-Btreet, at 7.30 p.m.—W. L. MITCHELL, Secretary. OLDEN STAR PROSPECTING ASSOCLVTION. A Meeting of Shareholders in the above will bo held at No. 5, N.Z, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, on FRIDAY, January 7th, 1881, at 3 p.m. Business important. JOHN R. RANDKRSON, Secretary. Auckland, January 5,1881. p R I C X E T. A Meeting of Cricketers, and those interested in the game, will be held in the Thames Hotel on THURSDAY EVENING, at 8 p.m., to tako Btops with regard to tho visit of the Australian Team. C. E. MACCORMICK, Sec. A.U.C.C. A. M. BEALE, Sec A.C.C.. FRANK MITCHELL, See. W.E.C.C.



Public Notices. a O F.-TO THE MEMBERS OF A» COURT CITY OF AUCKLAND, No. 3,978. Serious discrepancies having been discovered in tho books of the above Court, it is urgently required of all tho mombers to send their Pence Cards before SATURDAY, Bth instant, to Mr Shoppard's, Darby-street, for the purpose of a special audit. By order. T. W. ALLEN, Secretary. WARKWORTH HOTEL, MAHURANGI. G. F. SUCH, Proprietor. First-class aocommodation for Travellers. Boats can bo obtained on reasonable terms. Horses on hiro. Tho steamer from Auckland arrives and de parts twice a-weeK. mHE SOUTHERN CROSS PETRO JL LEUM CO. (TO BB REGISTERED). Applications for Shares must be made to the undcEed on or before the 19th of January, on whloh day tho list will closo. A. SAONDER3. 2, Insurance Buildings. \ RCHHTIZ HIGHWAY DISTRICT. DOG REGISTRATION ACT, 1880. Notico ia hereby glvon that MR JAMES CATER has been appointed Registrar for the above named District, and his residence, Cracroft street, Great North Road, tho place at which tho Registration is to be made, and collars obtained. , . . , . Mr James Cater is also appointed valuer of tho above Distriot. JAMES McGRKGOR. Cbairman. W. KNIGHT 9 (Lato of the City Market), POULTERER, FRUITERER, AND GREEN GROCER, Corner of Darby ano Queen streets, wholesale and retail. [Established 186G.] SHIPPING SUPPLIED. Poultry Drksskd fob Table Always Ready. Live Pigeons, Rabbits, Fancy Birds, Ducks, Geese, Turkeys, and Fowls kept in Btock. Game Fowlo, Spanish Brahmas, Bantams (Pure-bred). Freth Butter and Eggs always on hand. KNIGHT'S CENTRAL MARKET, Two Doors above Arthur's Auction Mart. CONTRACT. To the Inhabitants of Newton and Ponsonby who have asked me to attend to their orders I may say—most punctually I will attend, but owing to the taking over tho new contract, and most Of the boxes being in a filthy condition, I cannot do all just at onco. Each house shall be promptly attended to, but I must do thorn in proper order: and when the first week or so is over all will bo perfect. My new carts will bo ready soon, and I shall, if anyone can, p ease my supporters. It has been Baid tbat I will not ■?ooutof the city: I will go anywhere, and do the work In a clean and honest manner, st tno Inhabitants of the Uth Newton and Ponsonby will onlylboar with mo I will please them. At tho first of tho year numorous applications are coming in-all new ones. To these allow.me to my tbat the carts will be at their houses in due srder, No place shall be neglected; but Just rivomea little time and if I don't pleaße, then Olamo me.-GEOROE WILSQN, Nelson-street. $ y . WORKING MEN [-Plenty of Good Tea at the T Pot for Is Gd nor lb; a good 3ugar at id; Rice, 2jd; Cornflour, 6d: Candles full weights). lOd: Stoneiess Jams, K.B. (the best brand), only 7d; Marmalade, 8d; French Prunes, 7d; New Dates, fld: Very Fine Pre ierved Gingor, is per tin; Yorkshire Rolish, /Jd ier bottle; Bloater Paste, fld; Smoked Cod Itoes, 9d; Kippered Herrings, Is; Goodall. Backhouse arid Co.'s Potted Ham, Tongue, Beef, Strasburg, Mixed Game, Pheasant, Par tridge, only 7d per tin; Pigs' Jowls, reduced to Id.—F. Hewin and Brother, Queen-street. STEPHEN'S SUMMER SHIPMENT OF ENGLISH AND CONTINENTAL BOOTS AND SHOES Has arrived and Comprises Fashionable and Useful Goods, not previously introduced into ;his Colony. STEPHEN'S SPECIALITIES. [/ADIE3' COLOURED SILK TOP - BUT TONED BOOTS, fit like gloves, and givo a chttrming finish to Summer Walking Cos tumes. LADIES' POMPADOUR i'OP-BUTTONED BOOTd are a new thing. LADIES' GREY-FIGURED SILK-7 OP 3HOE3 have nevr before been introduced to Auck land Society; they are not only the hoight ot Fashion, but a pleasant and comfortable Shoo for daily me. In addition to tho Novelties aro New Gooda in Blue and Blaok Prunella Buttoned Boots, a Black Cloth Buttoned Boot. SENTLEMENS' CLOTtt TOP BOOTS. BENTLEMENS' PATENT LEATHER BOOTS (extra light). "% 30FT GLOVE KID BOOTS, for tender feet. The above shipment enables F. STEPHENS to supply a class of goods not obtainable any where else, except London or Paris. CHRISTMAS CHEER.—If you really like acup of good Tea, try my " Very Rich Deep Brown Tea," at 3s per lb, or fllbs for 16s 6d; New Currents, 7d per lb; lUemo Raisins, oft stalk, 8d; Saltanas, dressed, 8i; Mixed Peel, Is Sd; New Figslarge boxes, 2s; Barcelona Nnts. 9d; Wine Biscuits, by the tin,9d; New Potted Moats, New Carry, New Jellies, Jordan Al monds, &c: Ship Store Treacle, 4d; Ship Store Dried Apples, 6Jd; Cornflour, 6d; Salad Oil (j ob), sd; Rice, 2jd; 5.000 Cigars (something fine), 3 for Is; Honey, fld; Virginia Tobacco, 4s 9d floss to the trade); 150 boxes Choice Teas, 20s, 235, 25s and 27s per box; lllbs bag MoGill's Best Oatmeal, 2s 3d; Company's No. 1 Sugar. 20s per bag; Lime juice, 10d.—Frbdk. Whitehead, Victorla-st, Aucklaud, TERMS-CASH. FENCING! FENCING! FENCING! I can do all kinfls of Fencing at lower prices than anybody. Here's the proof: Best Hobarton Pailing Fenco, 5Ss; Heart Kauri Posts and Rails, and Ka"ri Palings, 455: Puriri Posts, and 3 Hobarton Hails, 445; do Kauri, 31s; Wire Fenco 15 wires, 20s; Top Rail, 255; Puriri Posts, Hobarton Top Rail and 5 wires, 335. Other kinas equally cheap. The materials Bnd work of the best description. Large stock of Posts and Rails for sale at low prices. Posts bored and morticed, and rails dressed on ground, SAM. WHITE, Fencer, Custom-house-street. ri-mORNTON, SMITH, AND FIRTH'S A PRICKS CURRENT (Wholesale). Subleot to alteration without notice. Sacks. 100's. BO'S. Crown Brand Flour £ B. d. £8. d. £s. d perton 13 0 0 13 10 0 14 0 0 T.S.&F. Cantoi^ury ...«'« Flour 12 0 0 12 10 0 13 0 0 Sharps, per ton .. 510 0 .. .. Bran,perton ~ .. 510 0 ~ .. Fowl Wheat .. ~ 33. 6d. per bushel. The above prices include sacks and bagf; saoks and bags not returnable, RM3: Cash. WAITEMATA FLOUR MILL'S PRICES CURRENT (Wholesale). Subject to alteration without notice. Sacks. 100's. 50's. £ c. d. £ f. d. £ a. d. Fine Flour, per ton 13 0 0 13 10 0 14 0 0 J. L. Flour, per ton 12 0 0 12 10 0 13 0 0 A. Flour, per ton 12 0 0 — — Wheat Meal .. 13 0 0 — — Sharp*, per ton .. 510 0 — — Bran,per ton .. 910 0 — — Tho above prices includo sacKs and bags, Sacks and bags not returnable. Cabin Biscuits, £18 per ton; casos, 2s 6d each. Also, a largo assortment of Fancy Biscuits; Price List on application. TERMS": CASH. Offlco s Lower Queen-street, Auckland. Ist November, 1880. t/^xt JOHN LAMB. CIITY FLOUR MILLS AND ' BISCUIT MANUFACTORY. Auckland, November 1,1880. Wo beg to advise you that our Prloes from this date aro a3 under: Sacks. lOOlbs. 501bs. £ s. d. £ b.6. £ s. d. Anchor Flour, ton.. 12 0 0 12 0 0 13 0 0 Baker's Bxtra. ton.. 13 0 0 — — Sharps, per ton ..500 — — Bran, per ton ..500 — — Cabin Bread, ton .. 18 0 0 - - lOOlbs. 501bs. lOOlbs. Caso .... 2s 6d 2s Slis. Is We aro yours truly, J. BYCROFT & LO. "VTEW TWEEDS AND COATINGS. J ost Opened Up, at H. L. POSSENESKIE'S, NKW TWEEDS AND COATINGS, Comprising Bliss, West of England, Bannock burn, and various other manufactures of Scotch Tweeds. New Tweeds and Coatings 1 I A Largo Variety of French and G orman Tweeds. Nkw Tweeds and Coatings 1 Worsted Coatings In all Shades and Patterns. New Twekbs and Coatings ! Suqorior Meltons, Beavers, and Venetians in all shades. New Tweeds and Coatings ! West of England Superfine Black and Blue. NEW TWEEDS AND COATINGS! JUST OPENED OUT, AT H. L. POSSENESKIE'S, Merchant Tailor and Habitmakee, opposite the South Briush Insurance Buildings, Shortland-street. Auckland. N.B.—A Large Variety in Fancy Vestings for Summer wear. Special Observcnce: AR work warranted Hand-Made only. Boara ana Kesidence. GO V ER« OR 13ROWNE HOTEL HOBSON-STREET , Board and Lodging _.._2os per week Hnsle room) .25a



Amusements. a^o^T OVAL UNITED I^^rTlJ FRIENDS. ts* Tho members of the above Order will celebrate the «rat Anniverww with a SOIRKK and BALL, in the Temperance Hall, Alberlstrcet, on MONDAY, the 17ti'January. 1881. Tea on the tablo at 6.30. Concert at 8 nm. sharp: Dancing at 9.30. Tickets to lea andConcor ,ls6deaoh. Single tickets to Con cert and Ball, 3s; doublo tickets, 5s (Refresh ments included). City Band in attendance during the Ball. BRO. W. JENNINGS > M .C.*O. BRO. W. H. DOYLE f m' KJ' B' OUNG WOMEN'S INSTITUTE, QUKKN-STBKET. Or* FRIDAY, 7TH INSTANT, A CHRISTMAS TREE and SALE OF WORK, Will be held In THE INSTITUTE, From 3 o'clock till 9 p.m. Admission; OneShllling; Children: Halt-price. t* ia a mired to bavo a RBFBEsnMRNT Stall, for wWeh contributions in kind wiU be grata fully received. A UCKLAND RACING CLUB SUM- Settline on above Events willtako placo THIS EVENING (Wednesday). ABBOTT. United Service Hotel. L,ost and Found. j OST SHE EP. Strayed from the field, Remnera, last Thurs day, ten Sheep, branded CD (paint brand) on back, and 8 on ramp. A reward given for any information. JOSEPH NBWMAK. OST, in Auckland or Parnell, a Leather Purse containing about £2 is.-Reward on leaving at this office. L~OST, on Boxing Day, near Harp of Erin, Socketand Spring of Carriage Lamp. -Anyone leaving at this oflggwijl be rewarded. L~UST, on Tuesday, a Brown Silk Um brella, between Shorts the draper and Wellesloy-Btreet School.—Would the finder please leave it at Stah Ofllco. - OST, from the North Shore steamer, on MoDday last, a small Bonnet Box con taining Bonnet, Seo. Suitable reward will bo ? iven on its being forwarded to this offloe. OST, on Monday night, between tho Sden Vino Hotel and Valley Boatf. a Long Brown Ulster.-Any one returning the same to the Kden Vine Holol will be rewarded. p IMPOUNDED at Mount Eden Pound, Small Bay Horse, branded IH on near high If not claimed will be sold on 17th Janu iry, 1881.-A. Ball, Poundkeepor. Drapery. , r AS T FEW DAYS OF THK G C S E E L A A E T P » DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP ON THS 3IST DECEMBER. For the remaining days of the SALE, the 3alanoe of the Stook will be Marked in PHin figures, at SLAUGHTERING PRICES, to lable a CLEARANCE to bo elected. CHE GOODS MUST BE DISPOSED OF, And.therefore, BARGAINS such as have never before boon offered in the olty will be obtainable during the NEXT SEVEN DAYS. CALL AND INSPECT, JNLY ONE WEEK LONGER. & J^ECK, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, ETC., Qcehn Street, Auckland. Auctions. ». TONKS.] [R. C- CABE. TO-MORROW. H AIZE! ,„„., MAIZE!! M AIZEIII Ex ' Winifred.' B. TONKS & CO, WILL sell by publicauction, To-morrow, at 11 o'clock, 110 Bags MAIZE, ex' Winifred.' B. TONUS & CO., Auctioneers. TO-MORROW. bIME ILI ME!! LIME!! For and on account of whom it may concern. G. W. BIN N E V \ » TILL sell by public acction, at Edwin V V Binney's Store, Queen-Btreet, To-morrow Thursday), January 6th, at 11 o'clook, 40 casks Super-Phosphate of LIME. Terms Cash. TO-MORROW. L. W. EATON WILL sell, by auction, at his Mart, To-monow (Thursday), at 11 o'olook, 100 Bunches Bananas, In prime condition 10 Bags Cocoanuts 10 Bags Peanuts 1 Oase Pines Potatoes, Oats, Maize. Bran Sharps, Klour, Fowl Wheat Tea In boxes, &0., &c, Also, 50 Bags Onions No Reserve. W. S. COCHRANE ] [JAMES DACEE. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE! HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE 1 THE Subscribers will sell at their Rooms, Fort-Btreet, on Friday, 7th January, at 11 o'clock, GENERAL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consisting of — Walnut Cheffonior Marble Top, Plate-glasS Panels and Back, Mahogany Loo Table, Drawing room Suite In Green Rep, Pictures. Dessert Servlce.Ciooks, Brussels Carpet, Rugs, Table Covers, Couches, Chairs, Whatnots, Hanging*, Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Mattrasses, Bedding, Chests Drawors, Washstands and Ware, Mirrors, Glassware, Crockery Plated ware, China, Kitchen Utensils, Dresser, etc. Also, 2 Saddles. Watches, Jewellery, Books, Perambulator, LlthographioFress, Turn ing Lathe, etc. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FItIDAY, JANUARY 7. SCHOONER 'CALEDONIA.' rfIHE subscriber has received instructions I from the Mortgagee to sell by publlo auotion, at his Mart, No. 7. Queen-street, on Friday, 7th January, at 12 o'clock, 13 61 of the FORE-AND-AFT SCHOONER 'CALEDONIA.' GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. FRIDAY, JANUARY 7. DURHAM YARDS. POR sale, at the Durham Yaido, on Fri day next, 1 First-class Weight Carrying Hack, from Wanganui 2 Medium Draught Colts 2 Active Riding Horses Hack, Light Harness, and Draught Horses Drays, Traps, Buggies, Saddles, Harness, Stc At 10 o'clock. 'HUNTER & NOLAN. New Sydney Drays for Private Sale. (Continued on Fourth Page.)