Japan.

Admiral Lcssoffsky, commander-in-chief of the Russian land aud seaforces,is shortly expected at Yokohama, with twelve ships of war.

The low rate at which paper money is quoted has a paralysing influence upon trade. Government is making inquiry as to the terms ou which it cau obtain a foieign loan.

It Is stated the differences between the Mikado aud China on the Loo Choo ques tion have been settled upon the ba is suggested by General Grunt, which comprises the cession to China of the Miaco-Chiua Group, at the northern end of Formosa, and the recognition by China of the Mikado's Government at Loo Choo proper.

Corea.

China has requested the Government to cuter into negotiations for treaties with those Powers that wished to exchange. Sir Thomas Wado, British Minister to China, has visited Che Foo, presumably in connec tion with this matter.

AMERICAN SUMMARY.

San Francisco, December 21

Congress met on the (ith instant, when President Hayes submitted his annual mes sage—an unusually lengthy one. While satisfied with his policy towards the Southern States, he intimates that more at tention should hereafter be paid to tho con dition of the coloured people—that they be protected in the exercise of their rights. He advocates Civil Service reform, and is out spoken in condemning Moimouism. He says a law should be passed strong enough to thoroughly stamp it out. He is in favor of an arrangement being made with Great Britain to enable both British and Ameri can fishermen to hava equal privileges ou all the Atlantic fishing giouuds, aud thinks the matter could bo arranged. Ho i. loud in his praises of the way Americans were treated at the Sydney Exhibition, and com mends the coming Exhibition at Melbourne. He notifies Congress that two treaties have been arranged with China—one of a com mercial naturo, the other modifying the former treaty, so as to check the immigra tion of Chinese. The President took strong ground against De Lcsseps' Panama Canal, maiuly because it is not owned nor con trolled by tho United States. Ho advocates subsidies for steam-postal service on the ocean, instancing Great Britain as a country whose prosperity has been greatly enhanced by such a policy. National finances, he says, are in a very flourishing condition. Receipts last fiscal year, ?333,52(i,G10 being §90,000,000 moro than expeuditure. lie advises Congress to pass a law making the silver dollar contain a gold dollar's worth of silver.

California,

Joe Winrow, a celebrated English pugilist, died iv San Francisco on Novem ber 28th, aged CC years. Several branches of the Irish Land League have been established in California, which have sent several thousand dollars to the parent society in Dublin. Sailors have beeu scarce iv San Francisco, nnd wheat ships have had to wait to obtain crews, even though as h'gh as SOdols. per month has been ottered.

One Cota, a Mexican, was arretted iv San Francisco, on a requisition from the President of Mexico, for alleged crimes in Siaalva. He was put on board a Mexican war vessel iv this port. A Habeas Corpus was sued out for him, but the commander of the vessel refused to ooey the order of the Court, and ejected the Mieriff of San Francisco from his vessel. Subsequently, however, Cota was surren dered to the Sheriff, and the case is now be fore the Federal Courts.

Moody and Sankey, revivalists, are still exhortingin San Francisco, but their success in obtaining converts is not great. Small-poxstill continues in San Francisco, though the number of cases is decreasing. It is of mild type, deaths not exceeding eight per cent, ol cases. Xhc Southern Pacific Kailroad is now within forty miles of the junction with the Atchison road at £1 Paeo.

A rain storm set in in December 15th, and has contiuued, with slight intervals, since, and has oxtended ail through Cali fornia. It is of the utmost benefit to farmers, A larger area of land will be sown to wheat this season than ever before in State, and present prospects are excellent for a good crop. At Bullalo, New York, on December 17, a factory was burned, aud .'SO people were burned to death.

The success of De Lcsscp's Panama Canal subscriptions has aroused opposition to the project in some influential quarters, who arc moving to form a company to cut a caual through Nicaragua, which, they say, can be done cheaper and mote quickly than the other, and also be under American control. General Grant is in favour of the Nicaragua Canal, und if a company is formed he will be president of it.

Father Gavazzi, a noted Italian clergy man, is in New York soliciting aid for the Free Church of Italy.

President Hayes has admitted Chinese vessels into the ports of the United States, upon the same footing as other ioreigu Powers.

An Englishman styling himself Lord Courtney, and nephew of Lord Durham, has been roaming through the country for two years, living on the fat of the land, being entertained by the best society wherever he went, and victimizing people everywhere, He came to grief iv New York city, however, aud is now in jail there.

A business depression exists in the large eastern cities, several heavy failures having occurred in New York and Philadelphia lately. The two largest coflee houses in the country failed iv New York city—one fir a million, and the other for a million aud-a half.

The total number of votes for the Presi dential election in November, was 9,192,945. Her Majesty Queen Victoria has pre sented the President of the UnitedStatcs with a magnificent writiug table and desk, made from the timbers of the exploring ship JKesolute.

The total arrivals of gold at New York from Europe, between August 2nd, aud December 11th, amounted to .52,387,500. Canada.

Sir John A. Macdonald's agreement with a foreign syndicate to complete the Pacific Railway is meeting with determined opposition. By the terms of the agreement the Dominion surrenders the port already built to the Syndicate, besides giving a subsidy of §25,000,000, and 25,000,000 acres of land. In the House of Commons at Ottawa, December 13th, Premier Mac donald brought up the Government's bill to ratify the agreement, which met with a fierce resistance, but the Premier was sustained in the preliminary skirmishing, and there is every reason to believe the bill will be carried through.

British Columbia.

Parliament is summoned for January 24

The recent earthquakes were very violent. Glaciers were split from bottom to top, in many cases the fragments filling creeks and rivers, causing the streams to change their courses. Had not the country been a wilderness the damage would have great. The crew of the ship Cashmere, from Melbourne, mutinied in Victoria Harbour on November 28th. The ringleaders are in custody awaiting their trial. Mexico. President Diaz was inaugurated on Dec ember 6tb, without disturbance, and tor a wonder no revolution occurred throughout the country, a circumstance almost without a parallel. The President and his Cabinet are committed to policy of public im provements. Brazil. A Bill has passed the Senate giving Protestants all the rights of Catholics. I Ecuador. The latest revolution, bloody while it lasted, has been put down, and the country is at peace—for a while at least, Peru. The Chilian advance on Lima has begur," On November 19, nineteen war-ships and transports appeared off Pisco, and after a desperate resistance from 1200 Peruvians there, landed a force of 10,000 men. Pisco is 125 miles from Lima, mo3t of the way through level valleys. The Peruvians aro concentrating armies of double that number along the line of tho Chilian's advance ; but they are, for the most part, poorley armed, and with but little discipline. Before leaving Pisco, the Peruvians burnt the rolling stock and bridges of the Pisco Railway, which is a serious loss to English owners. The total force of the Chilian army to advance on Lima, will bo 25,000 men, with 100 pieces of artillery.

FRIGHTFUL COLLIERY EX PLOSION.

London, December 10th,

The explosion at the Penny Craig colliery occuredat 1.40 this moving. The shook was so violent that it was felt, for miles around, and tho damage was so great lint the explorers were not able to descend into the mine for some hours. The shaft is choked. There is not the slightest hope of saving any of the 80 men, aud 18 horses still in the pit. Four men have been brought np alive.

A London dispatch says of the disastrous colliery explosion : Hundreds were in tho col i ;ry at the lime. There were nlso fifteen horses in the pit, which was 450 yards in depth. The most intense excitement pre vails throughout the district. All tho roads an! approaches fi the collicy arc ih'onged with wailing men, women and children ; the erics of the poor people whose relatives are imprisoned are ' heartrending. Many volunteers offered lo joiu the cxploiing party, but up to 9 o'clock no attempt was made to deccud the shaft. The colliery is owned by Messrs Rowland & Morgan, Penny Graig.

It is now ascertained {that SG of the per sons who wciejin the pit at the time of the explosion are | lead. Seven corpses have bceu^hroiiglit up thus far, but many others have (been discovcicd, and will bo raised this evening.

TELEGRAMS.

(F'uom Quit Own Correu'ondent.]

GUAIIAMSTOWN, this day, ALLEGED PERJURY.

A ca«c of sly grog-selling against Ellen Kane broke down after three hearings, and an examination of more than a dozen witnesses. It is likely that a charge ot perjury will he brought against tho in former, Phillip*, of the Police Department.

RUSSELL, this day,

David Wilson, who was killed at tho Manganese mines, was bu.ied yesterday. All the men from tho mine attended the funeral.

|PER PRKSS ASSOCIATION.]

CIIRISTCIIURCII, this day, WALKING MATCHES.

Edwards to-night ioiwards n challenge and draft of articles for a 'IS hours walking match with Young Scott, of Duncdin, for £200 a-side, tho match to take place at the Garrison Hall, Duncdin, ou February, 24th, 25th, and 2Cth. T. Sayors, Umpire Hotel, Duncdin, to be stakeholder.

OAMARU, this day.

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE

William White attempted to commit suicide yesternight, by hanging. He was cut down and committed for trial to-day, at the District Court.

OUR WELLINGTON TELE GRAMS.

(11Y TELEGRAPH, OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

THE VACANT PORTFOLIO. WELLINGTON, this day. Humours still abound as to the filling up of the Ministerial vacancy, but I am assured ou authority that nothiug will ho definitely decided on for some days, 1 believe not until after the return of all the other Ministers to Wellington. -

ANOTHER VACANCY RUMOURED. There arc rumours of Mr Oliver's intention to resign, but these arc at present wholly uncorroborated. Native affairs are quiet.

THE TE PUKE SETTLERS AT THE GOVERNMENT.

(From our own Correspondent.)

TAUBANGA, this day. A MEETING of Te Puke settlers have for warded a memorial to the Minister of Public Works, complaining that the Govei . • incut their part of the agreement iv not having roads and bridges completed to Tc Puke, and demaudiug that the Hairini bridge should be erected at once according to the agreement entered into with Mr Stewart, and which was confirmed by the Government, by Sir Julius Vogcl signing tho land orders. The settlers ex. onerate Mr Stewart from any blame, but are very indignant with tho Governmeutfor makiug promises they have not kept. Un less immediate steps are taken by the Go vernment to remedy these grievances the settlers will take more decided measures to enforce their just claims. Great indigna tion is also felt by old settlers iv tho district at the Covemmeut's breach of faith.

BOARD OF EDUCATION.

AN adjourned meeting of the Board of Education was held this afternoon, the following members being present -,—The Chairman (Mr J. M. Clark), aud Messrs J. May, S. Luke, W. P. Moat, F. L. Prime, and F. J. Moss.

Scholarships Examination. — The report of the Committee appointed to deal with the examination for ilbtrict scholar ships stated that 107 candidates (35 of whom were girls) had competed for the eight district scholarships. The following were the successful candidates :— John J. Poland, 15 years, Tuakau School, 836 marks, out of a possible 1000; Albert Hough, 13 years, Ponsonby School, 753; Frank Goodacre, 14 years, 777 ; Abraham Keesing, 15 years, Wellcsley-strect School, 771; Kcbecca Young, 15 years, Wcllesley street School, 753; William Hobsou, 15 years, Newton East School, 752; Johu R. Martin, 14 years, Wellcsley-strect School, 749; aud James McLaunn, 1C years, Hautapu School, 748 marks. It was agreed to award the scholarships to these candidates and to recommend the Board of Governors to grant them free tuition at the Grammar School for two years, the girl to receive free tuition at the Girls' High School. Ihe following candi dates who have succeeded in obtaining at least half the maximum number of marks in every subject were recommended for certificates of proficiency, namely :— Cruickshaak, Ponsonby school; Johnston, Mount Eden school; Steel. Tararu school; Haszard, Wellesley-strcct school; Wooller, ditto; Burton, ditto ; Stone, ditto; Camp bell, ditto ; Hill, ditto ; Croker, ditto ; Williamson, ditto; Jessie Weston, ditto; Gardner, ditto; Somerville, Onehunga boys' school ; Kosiua Thompson Brown, Tuakau schoil; Hewin, Wcl lesley-street school ; Catherine Grant, Onehunga Girls' School; Angus, Wel esley-street School ; John Dickson, do. ; Hall, Tararu School; Elizabeth Pat t irson, Wellesley-strcct Pchool; Peat, do. ; Wm. Smith, Waiuku School; Merritt, Wclleslcy-street School; James Dicksou, do,; Elizabeth Nixon, Cambridge School; Blomfield, Ponsonby School; Edwards, do.; Gaze, do. ; McMaster, Welleslcy-strcet School; Jaue Mel-cod, do. ; Marriner, PaparoaSchool; Jenkins, Ponsonby School; Speight, Wellesley-street Scnool; Lewis, Te Awamutu School; Eleanor Wilson, Kali kati No. 2 School ; Wishart, Newton Ea^t School; and Miller, Wellesley-street School. It was agreed that the girls named in this list should receive free tuition at the Girls' High school, and that the Board of Governors should he recommended to grant a' many as possible of the boys free tuitiou at the Grammar School, the Thames boys being recommended for gratuitous tuition at the District High School. It was resolved to award Sir 'Julius Vogcl's prize to Cruick shank and Johnstone.

THE EDUCATIONAL DISPUTE,

A letter was read from the Secretary o the School | Committee, forwarding a state" ment in reply to the Board, re the takii g over of the Welles ey-strect schoolj After it had been read tho Socretaiy submitted a statement in reply :— The statement prepared,-which pressure of mail news prevents u« from publishing to day, sets forth that the Regulations must be "taken as part of the Act and having the same authority ; that a practising Echool is a public school within the meaning of the Act, and Ihe cor.es.iondmce wilh the committee showed that at various times within the last two years the Boaid had notified its intention to take Wcllesley. street as a p'act:s:ng nc'iool and tho com. mittee had never dissented, and no corre;« peudence at variance with that notice had ever been despatched. And further that similar practising schools In the Southern c'tics were under the sole control of the Board. After a brief discussion it was resolved, " That the Auckland School Committee be invited to confer with the Board with the view of giving the Committee an opportu nity ot explaining what they desire, and what arrangements they would suggest to carry on the work of a practising school."

AUCKLAND SHARE MARKET.

January 11th, 1831,

Bink of New Zealand-Buyers, .2155; sellers, & National Bank-Buyers. 65s a.m.: sellers, 67a New Zealand Insurance-69s 6d (Ex); sellers

70s Oo'onial Insurance—Sel'ers, 10s Auokland Gas-Sellers, £10 I 8« 6d J9N.Z. Loan and Mercantile-£o l?s 6d; sellers, BjVew Zoaland Shipping—Buyers 863 Accident Insurance-Sellers, 'is btt Moanataria—Sellers. 33s Albnrnla— Buyers, 353 6d; sellers, 36BUd Oiledonian— Buyers, 13s Kurunui Hill—Seders, 6s Golden Crown-9s 9d: buyers, 0a ■ Toka.oa—Buyers, 3s 3d Qaeen ot Beauty—Buyers, 7s; sellers, 8s Columbia-Buyers, 2s 6d

CITY COUNCIL.

The fortnightly meeting of the above-named

bo ly took place yesterday evening. Pre sent:—The Mayor, aud Councillors Uoldie, Fleming, Montague, Aickin, Thompson, Waddcl, Offer, Hcmus, and Crowther.

Public Baths.—A letter was received from the Marine Department, signifying the Governor's approval of the plans of the public baths.—Agreed that the letter bo acknowledged, and a copy forwarded to the Harbour Board,

A Complaint.—The following note was received from Mr John Fosa :—" Gentle nieu,—l would like to appear before the Council in reference to tho way 1 have been used by Mr Wool field re paddock accommo dation. Would you be kind enough to appoint a time when you could hear me."— On tho motion of tho Mayor, seconded by Councillor Crowther, it was resolved that Mr Foss should be requested to stato his complaint in definite terms.

Drainage—Dr. Stockwoll wrote respect ing the defective state of the drainage from his house iv Symouds-atrect. Referred to Works Committee,—A letter was also re ceived from the Secretary of the Harbour Hoard re tho drainage of Freeman's Bay.

The Niohtsoii. Contract.—A com munication was road from Mr George Wil son, stating that the proposeil depot for niglitsoil was Mr James Dignau's farm at Point Chevalier, The depot suggested was approved.—A letter was also received from Mr Thomas Fauldor complaining that sonic night-carts belonging to tho Corporation were employed on Tuesday moruiug last iv carrying niglitsoil from the Karangnhapo district.—An application was also received from Mr Wilson for the use of one of tho city night-carts for two nights, as a new one was being constructed for him, Ho wished to employ it at tho city boundaries, mid probably also iv the adjacent highway dis tricts. —The request was granted, Mr Fauldor to be intorincd of the Council's ac tion in the matter.

Synagogue Site.—A letter was read from the Commissioner of Crown Land-, stating by direction of tho Minister of Lands, that the Uovernmont had approved the proposed exchange of land agreed upon between the City Council and the Hebrew congregation. The Council was, therefore, requested, iv conjunction with tho Com mittee of the said congregation, to take the necessary steps to procure in the next sesaiou of the General Assembly, the intro duction of a private bill to effect the object intended. —The following motion by the Mayor was, after some discussion, referred to the Fiiuuico Committee :—" That the solicitois be instructed to prepare a short draft Hill for the purpose of authorising the transfer of lots 1 aud 2 sub division 1 of the Improvement Commissioner's propoity (o the Hebrew community, in exchange for for greater portion of City of Auckland site iv Alton Road, and also conveying to tho City Council in trust for public purposes the whole of the remainder of the last mentioned piece of land in terms of arrange ment, aud that the notices required of the intention to iutroduco such Bill be given iv terms of standing orders."

Water Rat .—Mr N. llarkcr, Me chanics' Bay Brick Works, appliod for a refund of £11 Os, money charged undor a wrong impression in excess of the amount for which he was liable.—The statement was admitted to he correct, and the Town Clerk having given a satisfactory explana tion of the matter it was agreed to refund the money.

Parliament-street.—Mr H. William son (Sheriff aud Registrar) wrote drawing attention to the almost impassable state of Parliament-street in wet weather and point ing out tho necessity of rcruoviug the rank vegetation which clusters around the Supreme Court foucc.—Referred to Works Committee

Fire alarm Apparatus.—A letter was received from Mr L. A. Nathau, notifying the shipment per Oxford of the Corporation's live alarm apparatus, which had been satis factorily tested at Woolwich. The length of wire was stated to he 9 J miles.

Nelso .-street.— Mr Jas. Balhiutinc applied that the ground iv front of his two cottages in Nelson-strcetshould be filled in, -The City Surveyor recommended the granting ot the application.—The matter was referred to tho Works Committee, tho Surveyor in the meantime to make some necessary inquiries. Verandah.—Mr C. 11. Smith applied for leave to erect a verandah iv front of his siiop iv Quecu-street, aud close in the north cud of it to scrceu tho sun's rays from his goods. —The request was grantod subject to removal when necessary, the cud to be of iron and not to he used as a signboard.

Inspector Goluik.—a letter from thi« ollicer notified the Council that ho had complied with their request to remove his residence to the city.

Anglisba-street.—Mr W. Onions ap plied for the erection of a llight of steps to the door of his house iv Anglcsca-strect.— The Surveyor recommended the granting of the application.—lt was refeired to the Works Committee.

High-Street.—Messrs B, Tonka Mid Co. wrote on behalf of the gentlemen who had requisitioned the Council for the formation of High-street, requesting that the work might now be proceeded with, as the late decision of the Court nf Appeal at Wellington had, in their opinion, removed any dilliculty that previously existed. A motion to refer the matter to tho Works Committee was negatived. It was decided to answer the applicants in accordance with the Council's previous decision.

Transfer of Mortgage.—Mr W. Coleman applied on behalf of Mr G. B, Owen for the cousent of the Corporation to the transference to him of a mortgage, held by xMr W. T. J. Bell from Messrs Watson and Wilson over the Waverley Hotel. —Agreed to. WORKSCOMMITTJE.—The report of this Committee recommended :—(1) That John Ryan's letter, re footpath city side of Kara nguhape Road, be held over pending the re ceipt of further information. (2) That the residents of Albert Park, who petitioned for the removal of the Immigration Barracks, be informed that actiou is being taken in the direction requested by the ratepayers. (3) That the boundary of the building area be extended to Hobson-stieet, between Wyndham and Wcllesley streets. (4) That the petition re formation of Upper (Jttcen etrcet be held over. —The first clause was referred back to tho Committee for amend ment, and the report was then adopted.

Finance Committee. — The report of this Committee contained the following re commendations : — (1) That the wages account, amounting to £78 12s lid be paid. (2) That Dr Purchas' application re water supply be deferred, (3) That no further actiou bo taken in re H. H. Smith's signboard, and that the surveyor be in formed of the solicitor's opinion. (4) That the draft Gas Company be amended as follows with the concurrence of the directors of the Gas Company: That on cloudy nights the gas shall be lit by the Company, or lit every night throughout the year ut a small extra charge to be submitted for approval; that attention be called to the insertion in clause 16 re arbitration ",or such other persons as may be mutually agreed upon ;" that roads or paths be made good when lamps arc erected ; that the con tract be terminable at the option of cither the Council or tho Company at one.two, or three years ; that tho light with tho regu lators shall not reduce the light in any way below the light given by the ordinary burner supplied ; that a clause be inserted that the quality of the gas shall not be less that 14 candles; that the further considera tion of the matter be deferred pending receipt of reply from Gas Company. (5) That the letters of Dr. Stockwell and Mr Erriugton re drainage area aud water supply bo deferred. (6) That the Governors of the Grammar School be communicated with to as certain upon what terms they will allow the use of the pieui of ground required as shown on the plan.—(7) That the Council accept Mr Slntor as lessee of the market, and that he be requested to have the lease properly executed within 14 days of notice.—(B) Tnat with reference to the petition ot market stall-holders, as the lessee has not exceeded his powers under the lease and regulations, the Council cannot take any action at present, but the questions raised will receive the consideration of the Council at the re-leasing of the market.— (9) That the Cab Bye-laws, as read and amended, be printed, and submitted for the solicitor to report on their validity.—(lo)— That the Council be recommended to offer a premium of £10 for the best desisrn for laying oui and planting tho Albert Park ; plans to be accompanied by levels, and competitors to have access to the old plans iv custody of the Council. Designs to show an open space ot four acres in the Park with an ornamental fountain in the centre. (11) That the Council appoint a Sub-Committee to take into consideration the position of the Council with regard to legal matters generally, and to report thereon. (12) That, re the Hobson-street claims, the Council adhere to their previous resolution. —The report was adopted.—His Worship the Mayor, Messrs Waddel, Aiclun, Crow ther, and Thompson wero appointed a sub committee to consider the position of the Council with regard to legal matters.

Test of Coal.—Mr S. D. Hauna (Engineer-iu-Chargc of Pumping Station), reported, as the result of a test of Bay of Islands and Kanio coals, that it took 3 tons lCcwts. ofthe former to raise one million gallons of water, while it took 4

ana «v hihujj w unhiiwi ;■• ><

tons Scwts. of Kamo coal to raise the same amount.—lt was decided to use Bay of Islands for the remainder of the present contract.

Fire Brigade Uniforms,—lt was re solved to retain, until the subject should be further inquired into, a sum ot £5, de posited by the contractor for the supply of these uniforms.

Surveyor's Report.—The Surveyor re ported as to the watering the streets. He recommended certain alterations in the level of Queen-street between Durham street aud Victoria street. He also recom mended that in accepting tenders for the main sewer provision should be made for the cost of inspection (£l26).—The Surveyor's report was adopted.—The Town Clerk was directed to ascertain whether the property owners in Queeli-street would consent to the alteration of the levels - that is, whether there would be any claim lo compensation likely to arise should the work be under taken.

Surveyor's Memos.—Memos from the Surveyor recommended the purchaso of a horso,"besides calling attention to that por tion of his annual report referring to the severance of the management of the build ing regulations from the more immediate duties connected with his oflice. [At this stage His Worship was obliged to leave, and Councillor Waddel was therefore voted to the chair.] The purchase of a horso was authorised. The other matter was referred to the Finance Committee.

Town Clerk's Memo.— A memoran dum from the Town Clerk stated (hut appli cation hud been liuidc for the library and general subsidies; that notice of motion would requite to be fiivcn lor next meeting for library vote, as tho present one expired ou the 10th prox ; and requesting the Couu. cil to give instructions for the preparation and submission of a rough draft of bye-laws or regulations for the management of tho public baths.—lt wns agreed that the Town Clerk should draft the baths regulations, and submit them to the next meeting of tho Finance Committee— In discussing the advisability of improving the library, Coun cillor Waddel said thut he did not see that there was any necessity to do to; that it was atilliciciit to maintain it. — Councillor Thompson dissented strongly from this opinion, and even were it necessary to the improvement of tho library that tho rate should bo iucroascd, he would even bo pre pared to go that length.—Tho matter was liually postponed. Councillor Fleming was appointed to tuko Councillor Gohlio's place in the signing of cheques during tho hitter's absence iv the South.

Tenders for Main Sewer.—The fol lowing tenders were received for the ivbovo work :—Alexander Watson, £4444 ; Wm. Blewdon, £3100; Win. Foughey, £5755; Allan Maguire, £40113 ; Alex. Sutherland. £1750; Daniel Fallon, £4100. The Stir veyor's estimate was £4500. It was agreed to recommend the acceptance of Blewdon'a tender aud the deposit of Maguire'n tender also retained, in order that if thought necessary he be the accepted tenderer. Who Ordered 'liiose Books i-Couu cillor Thompson moved " That a copy of the list of books ordered on account of the Education vote, £65, be sent to Mr Peacock (the ex-Mayor) who was authorised to com plete the Committee list with a request that he will state whether it is iv accordance with the list as left by him to be forwarded to tho Board of Education, and to report theicon to the Library Committee. And further, that tho Committee bo authorised to mako such inquiries us they may think necessary oa this matter, aud report to the sent meeting of tho Council." In speaking to the motion, Councillor Thompson said that he wished to steer clear of the slightest attempt to impute motives to anyone. He had simply brought tho matter forward as an tct of duty. A Library Committee had been appointed by the Councl with certain well-deliued powers, and amongst others the prcpaiatiou aud approval of a list ot books, the aggregate value of which was uot to ex ceed £o's. Such a list of books was ap proved at a meeting of the Committee which he atteuded, but as the total value of them fell shoit of tho amount specified, it was agreed that tho ex-Mayor (Mr Peacock) should complete tho list. Amongst the approved works was the Ecyclopiudia Brittuuica, which it was decided topiocure at a cost of £20. On looking at tho list subsequently sent to the Board of Educa tion, lie was astonished to lind that this work had been omitted, while attached to it there was a supplementary list of £50 worth of books, making £S0 or £00 worth iv all, exclusive of the omitted work. imow I o wished to know at whose instance all this had been dono. Again, on visiting the Library he had noticed there an atlas, and he would like to know by whom it was ordered, As a member ot the Library Committee, ho felt that their functions had been trenched upon, aud it was his desire now to ascertain by whom.—Councillor Coldie tcconded the motion, and spoke iv support of the matter being fully enquired into, as did also Councillor Aickin.—Coun cillors Offer, Montague, ami Fleming op posed the motion on the ground that the Library Committee should have enquired into the matter, and made a specific charge beforeraisingadiscossiouupon iliu the Coun cil. The idea of sending it back to the same Committee was spoken of as an absurdity. Some remarks re charges and side charges were objected to by Councillor Thompson, and withdrawn. —The mover, in reply, pointed out that the Library Committee had now power to institute an enquiry.— The motion having been so amended as to propose the reference of the matter to a Committee of the whole Council, it was put and carried.

This was all tho business,

ANGLICAN CHURCH MEET INGS.

ST. SEPULCHRE'S MEETING,

TUS annual meeting ot the meuibcra of St. Sepulchre's parish was held in the church last evening. Rev. 15. T. Dudley presided. Tbe report, which was a very leugthy oue, was read. It stated that the experiment of dealing with the parish as a largo circuit would not answer, for while St. Luke's hus built and paid for a comfortable little par sonage, and had a resident clergyman, the Whau and Epiphany have languished, lleleusvillo had progressed, but Kunieo had slightly retrograded in the number ot its congregation, and its contributions were smaller than heretofore. The church population has diminished at Waiuiauku ; and Rewcti seems likely to be the best centre for services for this part of the country. Waitakerei, Waikoniiti, and Titirangi continue almost stationary ; thccougiegatiou at the last named place, however, promising to contribute something iv future towards the clergyman's expenses. It was recommended by the Incumbent (1) that the bouadaries of the mother parish should be at once defined; (2) that St. Luke's and Whau, as^ciatediortbc present with Epiphany, should be constituted a parochial district, in accordance with the re quirement of the law of the General Synod ; and that (3) tho districts beyond should bo handed over to the Bishop and the Stand ing Committee to be administered with the assistance as heretofore of the Home Mission Fund.—Several other matters iv connection with different parts of the parish were dwelt upon at length. The parish accounts showed tho receipts for the year to have beeu £857, and the expenditure, including £IGB for special offertories aud collections, und balance of Mo. 1 loan paid off £87, to have been about £SSO. The Sun day-school accounts showed £84 3s 8d to have been the year's receipts, and that on December 31 "a sum of' £2 4s 5d re maiued ia hand. Several paragraphs of the report were elaborately aud critically discussed, aud certain amend ments, which are embodied in her fore going syuopsis, made.—Mr Gcorgo Haipcr was appointed clergyman's churchwarden, and Mr Henry E. \\ illiums people's warden, The vestry was re-elected—viz, : Messrs 11. N. Garland, G. P. Pierce, C. Cooper, C Sliayle George, Alltight, E. B. Dickson, John Batgcr, I. G. Ewingtou Hales aud Adnam. Messrs. L. A. Durricn and Henry White were elected auditors. The vestry was authorised to borrow £1500 on landed security toward the cost of erecting aud finishing the new church.— A resolution was also passed to the effect, "That the meeting approve of the boun daries of St. Luke's and Epiphany, and that tbe following be the boundaries of the pre sent, viz, from Karangahape Boad down the centre of Edinburgh-street to the gully ; thence along the gully to Commercial Road ; thence by the centre of Commercial Road to New North Road; thence to Kingsland Road ; theuce by the centre of Kingsland Road to Onohunga boundary."—The Presi dent was requested to vacate the chair, which was tiken by the warden and a resolution pasecd, " That Mr Dudley's stipend be increased from £350 to £400 per annum.—Mr Dudley then resumed the chair and expressed his thanks, but declined to accept of the increase until tho new church was open.

MEETING OF ALL SAINTS' PAR-

ISHIONERS.

The annual meeting of the parishioners of All Saints' Church was held last even ing, Rev E. N. Brec presiding. The report was not of such a satisfactory nature as had beeu hoped, but various repairs had been effected during the year. The amouut under the head of receipts was £582 Cs 2d, which included a credit balance tf

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£53 17s Gd carried over from last year. Tho expenditure paid left a credit balance upon the year's transactions of £1 2s 3d. The assets were put down at £734 lis Sd, which included a debit balance of £687 15s Dd. The liabilities were stated to be : Balance of special loan, £33 6s 8d; laud, £120; school, £90; parsonage, £300; organ, £120; and the overdue interest to 31st September, ISSO, £11 lis, making a total of £73-1 17s Sd. On the motion of Mr Upton the report aud accounts were adopted. Mr J. Culvert was elected minister's warden, and Mr Evans palish wardcu, The following gentlemen were nominated as vestrymen : - Messrs Masefield, Upton, Dacrc, Mar telli, Mcludce, Baynium, and Jakins,— MessiM Cruickshauk and Dowdeu were elected auditors, The chairman, in re ferring to the Sunday-school work, said it was not in such a flourishing state as he could wish, aud urged a greater interest iv the school iv future. On the motion of Mr Maselield, seconded by Mr Upton, it was agreed that all salaries should be the same ns last year. Votes of thanks were parsed to the superintendent and teachers of the Sunday-school, the organist and choir, and the chairman, after which the meeting con cluded.

THE AUCKLAND EYENSNG STAR, FRIDAY, JANUARY 14.



WanT.R .. WANTED KNOWN—The Grand Now Year Advertisement ot Toys, Dra pory, Room, .c, &0., will bo found iv tho 2nd column, ilh page—W. 11. Painplor. ANTED, a General Scrvaut.-Mrs Tomliiißon, Draper, rnruoll. ANTED, a Machinist.-G. Black and Co., Viatoria-stroot Fast. WANTED, a good General Servant.— Apply Mrs Nuwnun, licmuora. W" .ANTED, a Boy to Milk, & c.-Apply to Thus Edwards, Mount Albert. ANTED, a Girl between 14 and 15, at once,-Apply at Mrs Noono's, Chajio!- Btroot, live dours from Haptiat Chanel. \\7 ANTED, a good-size Shop in Queen- YT Htreot;wnt must bo modorato.—W. H. Dumpier. WANTED, an iutclligout Youth as Krrand Hoy.—M. Murchlo, Shortland b treat. WANTED, a Lad about 14 years of ago to do houaework; ono who can drive preferred.- Apply Mr Harton, Stau olllco. WANTED to Let, a I''oar-roomed Cot tage, in tho cily ; rent, Os per week.— llaiinafonl'H Agenoy, Darby-street. WANTED, a. respectable Servant Girl, ilbo.t 15,-Mrs I . Kvltt, 211, Queon- Htroct, WANTED, a go .1 Waitercss for country holol. References required.— K. Henry's Ke^istry, ijho, tland-alrcct. WANTED, a Girl to nurso aud make herself usofut—Apply to Mra Win. Stlohbury, Ncwiiiai-Kut-street, ICyborPosa Unail^ ANTED, at Hiiniiaforil's Auckland Hoghtry, iQueon and Darby Btrcot, Female Cook (Kaipuru Ilotui); wages, 20. WANTED, n strong Girl to do house work and mind children —Apply Fruit und Provision Store, Vlcioria-stroct, corner of Albort.-sl.et. ; \AT"ANTED, good Woman Cook for \ T hotel lv town.-X. Henry's Uofedstry, Bhortlqud-Btrect. VVfANTED at Uanuufoi .'s Auckland Vt Registry, Oueen and Darby Klrott), Kcmalo dole (Hotel at tho Thames); wagea, 20u. WANTED, a Lav to Deliver Parcels.— Apply to Uarlick and Cranwcll, City Ha 1 Arcade. \\J ANTED, thorough-good Housemaid ; T » none other need apply ; tiood reference indispensable. -Apply Btar Hotel, Albort-alrcet, 117 AN TED, a Cook and Laundress; ' Vv also, a Hoiißomaid.—Apply to Mrs S. Morrln, Dosphcr House, Heinuera. \\f ANTED, a Nursemaid, references re- ' \_ quired.—Apply to Mrs C. S. Bhaylo Go rgo. Carolton Gore Koad. WANTED, an Engagement by an ex perienced lady JHSt landod from England. Address " H„" Stak Ulllce, Auckland. V\7ANTED, a Female Servant for the ' TV country.—Apply Mrs Martin, corner of llobson and v\ eat Queen street*. WANTED, at Hauna(old's Auckland Registry, Qncon aud Darby streets, Housemaid (Coromandel Hotel), \\T ANTED to liuy, a Small Lathe with T T elldorost; must bo cheap.—Apply "H.C," Stab Olllco. WANTED to Rent, a Small House wllh half an aero of land, near the town.—Addiusa. "S." STtit Olllco. \\7ANTED, a Cook aud Laundress; V? alao, a Hotuomuld.—Apply lo Mrs Short, lteniucra. VV/aNTED, n Workman and Banger V T for the .Mount Albert District Board.— Apply to tno SorrcUry, Mount Albert. V~T7 ANTED, a Mau to look after an 7 Knglno and to Clean Casks ; ono used to a Hr.-wery preferred. -Apply Hancock ai.d Co,, Cup'.ain Cook Brewery, Nowmnraet. \\J AN ill), to Purchase Building Allot- V v 111 .it, few minutes' walk from Queen street.—Apply by letter, stating terms to Nemo, StakOlHoo. \\J ANTED, Ladies to Buy White Net, T T ready for quiltiii . price, from 01 per dozen yards; tuiiablo for Dall dress, &C.-J Green, Victor!* .treet. _ \\, ANTED, at llannaford'S Auckland Vt Kegistry, Uuoen and Darby atroels, Fcmalo Pervant (gentleman's family Waikito); wageß, 12-*. \\7 An TED, a Smart Man to make him- Vt self gennrally useful, for an hotel. Bay of Islands; lo proceed by lona on Monday.— Apply, betweou 10 and 12 o'clock, to J, .Mason, Parnell rics. \\l ANTED, by a Young Man with small Vt capital, tojoin in bouio baldness whore his ecrviccs would bo rojuircd,— apply " W.U.," Stau Olllco. \\7 ANTED, an active young Man, with V V tomo cxporienco in bu-iness, to take ordors and deliver goods in tho couut'y. lttf crencca requirod.—apply to T. H. Hall & Co,, High-htreet, or John hall. Otahuhu. ANTED, Working Men to Call on A. Fettnny, in the City Markot, who keeps tho best selected BtocK of Hacon and Cheese in Auckland, bolh as to quality and quantity, and ut prices far bolow others. WANTED, a Situation as Governess or Companion by young Daily from Lon don. Thorough French (acquirod in Paris), —Address "8.M," Powell's Dining Rooms, Lower Quoen-Htreot. WAjnTED, a respectable Girl as Gen oral Servant, in a family consiatinc: of three (no children) Ko'erecce required.— Apply on Saturday or Monday to Misi Vickere, Wollcsloy-strcet. WANTED, at Ilannaford's Auckland logistry, Quoon and Darby streets, CookandLaundross(gon'lomaii'sfamil)); wages, 12s WANTED, a First-class Saleswoman for tho Showroom; ono with some knowledeo of millinery required.— Apply by lottor with references to " Y.Z." Stak Olllco. \\7 ANTED, n Wheelwright for the V? country; sing'o man prufcrrod.—Apply to Cousins and Alkin, Coachbuilders, KHiottr Street. \,\7 ANTED, a Situation for a Boy of 1G IT on a farm; is willing to work; wapio.i no objoct.—Apply by letter to "Zoo," Stau Olllco, WJ ANTED to Sell, a Shop Front; size, T T Oft. x Bft. On.—Apply to Uoorgo Stallard, Grocor, Ponsonby. WANTED, urdcrs for Trousers to measure, 13s Gd ; Trousora and Vo t, 255; Suit, 55?. Marvellous valuo at Phillips's Mart, 170. Queen-stropt. ANTED KNOWN, that you can Dress well for a small wookly payment by going to Munroand Milligan. f-oe advortiso merit on front page. WANTED KNOWN-For Sale, a Blacksmith's business in tho Country.— Apply to J. Wilson and Co., Breakwater ltoad, Auckland, WAN'IED, to Sell Complete New Set of Law Reports for 1873: quite new. Price, £10.—Apply "A.K.," Messrs Whita ker & Huss^ffs office. TTf/'ANTED Known, that J. Moirison, Vt Asphalter, has Removed to bis New Yard, Custom-house-street West, between Hob- BOn and Nelson-streets. A sphaltlng attended to on the shortest notice Also, a Large Stock of Firewood (cut and uncut), wholesale and retail. ANTED KNOWN, that the New Zoaland Timber Company (Limited), having purchased tho Business and Premises of Messrs Carlaw & Co., aro now oilbring all their Stock at Groatly Reduced Rates, Tho wholo mnst bo cloarod off by the 31st instant. All orders will be promptly attended to by Mr John Carlaw (lato Carlaw & Co.), at tho Now Zealand Timber Company's temporary premises. Cua tom-houeoßtroot West. _ WANTED" KNOWN. —Stationery at Knglish prlcos. Ruled Note Paper, croani bid, 2d per quiro ; Envelopes, 2d per packet; Foolscap and Letter, 9d per quire, ss 11 kind* of Fancy Note Paper and Itnvelopea; Mourning Stationery, Account, Pass, and Pocket Books, Pens. Pencils, Bibles, Albums, &c, &0., at prices hitherto unknown in Auck land ; a fow Boss Puzzles loft, at la ; ihe Gamo of Trevolo, Is 6d: Tom Thumb Printing Press, 8a; Climax Dater, 30s; Automaton Pencil \ Stamp, 7s Gd; the Initial Rubber Stamps, Is each, with pad and ink for marking linen or stampinit paper or envelopes. Supplied at Goodßon's, 111, Queen - street. — Observe tho Address. vy ANTED TO SELL (Cheap), Lot of > V Leather Machine Needles, only Id doz. Christmas i ards, 6d doz; lot of China Dolls 61 to 13s each ; 3-feet long Dress Doha 6d to Is Gd; Largo Boxes of Paints, with Brushes, only 9a ; RiniDg Whips. 9d; Babies' Feeding Bottles, with two Brushes, only 91; Plates, 1 and 5; Jugs, i (o the set, only 4s 6d; Jugs, 3 to the sot, Is; Brown Teapots. lOd to 2s; Black Teapots, to 3s; Brown Teapots, with motal lids, 2s 6d to 18: Tart Tins, 1 for Gd, 9 for la; Yellow Pie Dishes, 8d tola 3d ; Tea, 2s lb, 18a box ; Lemon Peel, la 6d lb; Liebt Blue, 8d lb; Harper Twelvetreeß' Washings, only Gd doz; Clothes Pegs, 1 dozen forGd, Is 3d a gross: Poison Cornflour, 8d lb: w ineg'aeseß. Gd each.os doz; Tumblers, 5s doz; tho viotir Knifo and Scissors Sharpener and Glass-cutter, only 9d; Small Trays, Is: Sauce, 7d bottlo; Bnains, 3d to Grt ; lot of JLarge Pinturea, la each, 3 for 2s Gd ; Spectacles, Is pair, 3 pain, for 2s <sd; Ppsora Salts, Id por dozen packets; Chambers, 2a and 2a (i,l; China Dolls' Heads, 8A to la each; Wiro Nails, lllbs in a packet, only 2a Gd : Plaid Matches, Gd and 7d doz; Glass Salt Collars, Id ; Government Dlßinfeciing Powder, for taking away all kinds of Bmells, only Gd lb; Tar fc'oap, for Biok rooms, 5 cakes for 6d: Onions, 2d lb, 71ba for Is; Nest Eggs, 5 for Gd; China Egg Cupß, only 2d eaoh,-H. Watts, Pitt-street.



Wanted. WANTED.-Ask for Waite's Fruit Preserving Tins; and see you got them, Sold by all Ironmongois, and nt tho Factory, Fort-street.-!!. Walto. Wholesalo Tinsmith. ATl'IiD KNOWN, that D. Goldie ia prepared to sell all kinds o£ Building and other Timber, including Hardwood, Spokes, Felloes, I ron-Bark and Blue-Gum Shafts, Blocks, Palings and thingles, at his Yards. Lower Albert street, near Dock, at the lowest cash paces. The timber, being under cover, is hotter than that purchased elsewhere. YS7ANTED, Admirers of the Beautiful, VV Purchasers of the Useful, and Students of tho Economical, to coll and inspect tho Goods just rocelved per s.s. ' Durham,' from London, at tho Novelty Depot, 111, Queen-street. Every article ia marked in plain figures, at prices hitherto unknown In Anoklan^^^ Opposito Tonka's Mart ANTED-KNOWN7~thnt E. Carr and Son have to hand Building Timber in Kami and White Pico, Shingles, House Blocks, Palings, Posts; Rails, andi Firewood in Iho'rYard, Custom-houso.streot West, opposite end ot HobßOn-street. N.U,-The increasing demand for Whito Pino has induced them to atrango for a constant supply, WANTED KNOWN.—Boys' Tweed Sulla. ss: Ladles' Nhjh'.s, Is 9d; Wool Slippers, 2- Gd; Black and Wliiio Grenadine, 5d yard; Japanese Skirts, from 8* ; Infants Satin Hats and Bonnets, 1b Id ; Boade 1 Jackets and Aprons, la Gd: Pompadour Costumes and White do, from 13s Gd; Trimmed Hats and Bonnets at reduced prices.-Mra Whitehead, Milliner, Newton. . ANTED, Strangers and Travellers visiting Auckland will find the largest outfitting stock in tho Colony to select from at the nkvv zkaland clothing faotoby. Thou sands of Customors testify to tho superior quality and fitting of tho garmonts mado by them. Auckland branch: Queon-ntreet (oppo alto Theatre Royal), and at Albert-street, Thames. , . V«7 AN"T E D KN O W N. Tho Auckland Timbor Company have on band eevoral Job Lots of Building Materials, which will bo sold as Great Bargains, to make room. .Also, all descriptions of Timber, Doors, Saßhes, Mouldings, Joinery, Turnery, &o„ nt Lowest Prices. Q H OLDSHIP. Manager. Tvjr A N T I D. Mkn . Sommkk M .MITO DItAWBRS. If such is your caso, call at once and procure thorn. Price, 2s per pair, or three paiaa for 5s 3d.-J. Green, 11, Victoiia-street. T" CfTAlLOlfS.—Wanted, a good Coat maker : weokly wa</cs.—Apply White and Watkliißon, Tailors, Victoria-street. nhHE NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE J ASSOCIATION OK AUSTRALASIA (LIMITED), invite apnlicatlona for tho appoint ment of Inspector of Agencios, and Spoclal Agent for tho Colony of Now Zoaland. Applications should bo Bent in not later than tho 15l b Fubrnary, 1881. Further particulars may bo obtained from Mr Thomas Swain, Bosldont Secretary, Tcmplo Chambers, Fea therstono street. Wellington. To Let. rpO LET, One or Two Hoom*. — Apply to L F. Coator, Tobacconist, Newton. MHO LET, in Conquest Place, Parnell, a 1 Slxrooiucd Cottago-Apply S. Meekan, Parnell Klsc. fpo LET, a Comfort-.ile Four - roomed i Cottago, ofl' Uroy-stroet; rent Gs Gd per week.—Apply to J. M. 1 onnox, Katato Agent. ' 1 -0 LET, a New Knur-roomed House, in ' Lincoln-street, l'onaoaby.—Apply to Mr Mill-), on tho Promises, or to Mr Row, Grocer, Victoria Btrcet. '110 LET, Four-roomed Cottage, nearly R new, every coovonience, Mount Roakill Itoad, near New North Itoid.—Apply Morley & whito, ICrlon Torraoc, or Thos. Ball, Mount Roakill Itnai. '110 LET, with immediate possession, a 1 Mrst-clusi Kami, near Auckland, with good Dwelling houso and oilier out-bulhSl nws.— Auply Mr Symon, Corn Merchant, Victoria street Wi-Bt. ri^O LET on Lease, tho Business Pre * misi'S of tho late Mr Goorge Osborno, situated at tho loner end of Queen-ktroct. Also the good will and Btook at a valuation.—Apply on the promises, rnt)l LBT, House with Shop (low rent), JL a Kour-roomed CotUa-i, an Eight-roomed House (K'llrt.iijhedl.and Furnished Apartment.— Apply at tho Clump Furniture Mart, Victoria an-cbt Kast, next tho Public Hot Hatts. i LET. Lease, or for Sale, Four Acres i rich Voloinlc Land, with splendid Villa Healdfiico of I) rooms, and other BuLdings. Good garden and orchard.—For terms, apply to Samuel Rviußon, or W. & J. Fiator, Land Agents, Shortland-»troot. ORTH SsIIOKE - Bouses to Let. Furnished or Unfurnished. Building Sites and Cottars for Salo.-OHver. Maya, Post OlllcoJJtoro, Deyonpott. ri.o NEW AIiUIVALS.—To Let, a JL Marino Kesidence of 0 rooms (Furnished). with mo of pinto. Hnon, ft: .j law Orchard, Garden, and Paddock. Halo Bea bathing; healthy situation and mogniflcint viow.—lt. C. Gieonwood, Q,;oon-atrcct. iy OR T II C 0 T E. TO LKT, for a term, Mr Tunn>'a Ecsldooce, Stokes' Point; six lanro rooms, grounds boauti fully laid out, and delightful view. It. HORN 14, dl tortland-atrcct. For Sale l/<uR SALE, Lease of Ground in Town, V euttible for a gardener; well stocked.— Particulars from "J. L." Post Olllcc. TTuTk Immediate Sale, one of the best JD Building sMtes In Pcntonby, compriaing ovor Li acros; fenced and planted. £350.— V. G. Ewlngtm. CMJITSALE, the Lease ana Goodwill of Ft c Bay View Hotel, Nelson,—Forfarther particulars apply at tho olllco of this paper. JjiOK SALE Cheap, Building Allotment I' in Upper Queon-Btreot. 33 feet frontage, at £1 per foot.—D. F. Evans, Estato Agent, 71 Q.u'-en-stroet, tflOE SALE, Grace-street, Ponaonby, a ■ well finished Houso and about acre garden, &c,; 110 ft. frontage to Grace-street; very good position, &c—l>, F, Kvans, TiTOli SALE, in Newton, near Fairburn's \V properly, a very nice Home of 5 rooms. workshop, fowl-house, tank, well, pump, good garden ; all in first-cla«8 ordor, and in good position. Only £210.-D. F. Evans, Estato Agent, 71, Queen-Blreot. FOX SALE, a good Treadle Sowing Machine with cover, look, key. and extras. Warranted in good working order. Price, £3 sa.—App'y to Mrs L. Saycrs, Second hand Clothier, Groy-Btrcet, |?0R SALE, a Comfortable Family IS Residoncc, within an easy distance of Nelson, in a most healthy locality; with 7 acres of good land, two of which is a snlondid orchard in full bearing. Torni3 easy.—Further particulars, apply Ofllco of this paper. jLjIOR SALE, at Mount Eden, near Mount !j Roakill Roal, a new and well-finished House of 7 apartments, largo cistern, new .able, buugy-houee, cow shol, &c, withO acres volcanic Und, subdivided and enclosed with stonewalls. A good investment. Only£G3o.~ 1). F. Evan?, Kstato Agont. 71. Quoon-strett. IJVOR SALE, Waterside residence in V Campbellvillo, Ponsonbr, near Sholly Beach Koad; four acros of Land, 7-roonied House, largo Out-buil .njrs, Fowl-houso, ?3ath hou.o on beach, Iron Tank, 5.000-ga lion Cement Tsnk ; a neve.- failing etream of water. Iv close proximity to tho proposed whsrf. An optiortunity of acquiring a largo area of land with water frontng.i rarely met with in this locality. Prico, £1.050. Terms oasy.-Apply to Leonard Kratt. Sarslteld-stroet, Ponaouby. P _ AKNELL,— Nice House of six rooms, &c„ &0., in good position. Must bo sold. Prico only £200.—D. F. Evans, Estate Agont, 71, Quoon-stree^ 171 6 It SAL E, V WOOD-STREKT, PoNSONBv.-New and Well-finished House; G rooms, large wash houso, well, tank, &o.: on allotment 631182, all in garden. Quince, apple, noetarine, and peach trees all in full bearing. D. F. KVANS, Estate Agent, 7 . Queen-atro?t. rg.o DAIRY FARMERS.—For disposal, I with immediate possession, tho Leaao of 86 acres of Graas and Aiiablo Land, with seven roomed Houso; excellent accommodation fo« ---10 cows, Stables, &0., Kc. Milk Run, and Coal, I'irowood, Carting, and General Business, in full working order, Capablo of great extension. Best position in Auokland.—Apply Surrey Hills Dairy, Nowton, Auckland. T7. O it S A L % SS ON LIBBRAL TERMS. To Closs a Partnership Account: Tho Clipper Schooner 'ALBATROSS.' 77 tons register; carries large cargo, light draught of water HOUSK, Roßfleld View Road, 9 rooms HOUSE, Upper Pitt-streot, 6 rooms, large allotment 82 acres LAND, Waiplpi. Waiuku: Allot ment 250 281 acres LAND, Waikato River. C. A. HARRIS. 7, South Britißh Insuranoo Buildings, December 6.1880. /■\SI3ORISE REAPING MACHINE WITH STRING BINDER. Ono ot those superior Machines for sale—has boon worked by W, Constable of Waiuku, cutting GO acres last soason only—Similar Machines to tho3o worked by Mr. W. Paul, of Mangarc, and Mr Hugh Knox, of Otahuhu,' i Price, 60 Guineas. ALFRED BUCKLAND. D-U~ITL B R O THE R S, HAVE NOW LANDIe-G, Ex 'Fambnotb' and 'Loch Doon,' 1,200 PACKAGES, Consisting of GROCERIES AND OILMEN'S STORES, AND HAVE FOB SALE AMERICAN RANGES AND STOVES BARBED STKKU FENCING WIRE DOUGLAS PUMPS, LAWN MOWERS CORSSACKS, GIUNDS TONES, OIL STONES, &c„ &a, &c. Agents for J. Craig & Son's Celebrated Scotch- Whiskey. HULL BROTHERS, Auctioneers, .Vino and Spirit Merchants, Queon-Bt root Kauri Gum Stores, Breakwator 6 Free and Bonded Stores Albert-Ureot. m__il_^^M&_^SKSt_^S___W_T_______^



Sporting | -\rORTII AUUi.lamD DISTRICT i.l RACES, TO UK HELD AT DARGAVILLE, ON WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, MARCH 2 AND 3, ISBI. STEWARDS ; Sir E. Mitchelson I Mr L. Paero Mr G. MoVey Mr W. Sners MrJ. Stackpolo MrP. Natana Mr G. Clark Mr J. Snowdon Mr A. Hood Mr J. Black Judge : Starter : Dr Norton. Mr J. Quirk. Clerk of tub Course : Mr J. McGco. Handicaitkrb: Tho Stewards, Cleric or tub Scales: Mr W. Vouaden. FIRST DAY, Wednesday, Madch 2, 1881. MAIDEN PLATE, of 30sovs Entrance, 3sovs. Second horao 530va out of the stakes. Weight for age. Distance, li mile. For all horses that havo never woa an advertised race of tho value of 20sovs. BUSHMEN'S PUR3E, of 5530V5. Second horae lOsova out of tho stakes. Kntrancs, dsow. For all horses, tho bona fide property of settlors living north of tho Whau for three months previoua to meeting. Weight for ago. Distance, li mile. MAIDEN HURDLE RACE, of 30aove. En trance. 3jovs. Second horao ssovs out or thostakts. Dl ttanco, 2 miles, over 8 flight J of hurdles 3ft. Gin. high. For all horaea that hao never won an advertised hurdlo race of tho valuo of 2030V5, Weight, lOst Gib up. DAKGiVILLECUP HANDICAP, of 120sovs. Second horso losovs, third horse 5 soya, out of the atakea. Nomination, 3 soys; accep tance, 3aovs, and Isovs at the pOBt. Distance, 2 miles. NATIVE RACK1, of 15sova. Second horso 3sovs out of tho stakes. Enttanco Ibov. For horses the property or, and ridden by bona fide Maoris, Distance, 2 miles. 9stup. PUBLICANS' PURSE HANDICAP, of 50sova. Second horse lOsovs out of the stakes. No mination, 2sovs; acceptance, 3sovs. Dis tance, 1J mile. SECOND DAY, Thuesday, March 3, 1881. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE, of 60sovs- Second horso lOsovs out of the stakes. No mination, 2-ovs; acceptance, 3suvb. Dis tance, 2 miles, ovor B flights of hurdles 3ft. Gin. high. KAIPARA HANDICAP, of 120sovs. Socond horao lsaovs, third horse laova, out of tho Btakos. Nomination, 3sovb; accoptanc, 3aovß, and Isovs at tho post. Distance, )i mile. Handicap to aptoac by 8 o'clock on ninht of llrßt Cay's races. FORKSTEKb' PLATE, ol 30aovs. Second horse ssovs out of the stakes. Entranoo, 3aovf. Weight for ago, Distance, 2 miles. GUM DIGGKRa' PURS it HANDICAP, of GO bovb. Socond hors) lOsovs out of the stakes. Nomination, 3aovs; acceptance, 3i>ova. I'or all horses the bond fldo property of settlers living north of tho Whau for at least three months previous to meeting. Handicap to nppoar by 8 o'clock on night of first day s races. Distance, 1J mile. NATIVE RACK, Handicap of 1530V5. Second horae 3sovs out of tho stakes. Entrance. lso». For all Lorsos tho property of, and ridden by, bonft fide Maoris. Diatai.ce, 2 miloa. Handicap to appear half-an-hour boforo starting. CONSOLATION HANDICAP of 33sovs. S. cord boise lOsovs, third horso saovs out of tho stakes. Diatanco.lmilo. Nomination, laov. Acceptance, Ibov. For all beatoa horses duriog the meeting. Horses to take their ago from Ist August. In tho Boiling Race the winner shall bo so.d with his engagements at tho meeting. Any surpulus abovo the sediiiii prico to belong to the Auckland Kaeing Club, and any horse in such Selling Race, though not a winner, may. at tho request of any person made to the Stowards within fifteen minutes of weighing the firat horae, bo put up to auction in the same way as tlio winner, the upset price to be the amount at which he ia to bo sold, together with the value of t.'ic stake, Any surplus to belong to the Auckland Racing Club. No entry will be rocoived for any of the races except upon thlß condition—That all disputes, olaiins, and objections arising out ot tho race, shall bo decided by a majority ot tho htewards prcsont, or those whom Uiey may appoint, i'fie decisions upon ail points connected with tho carrying out of this programme Bhall be final. Any Jockey riding except in the colours entered will be fined 3 bovb. When two or moro horses start, belonging to tho famo owner, a distinguishing colour must be worn. Tho attention ot owners ia particu larly ailed to thif rule. No entry will bo received en any pretenco whatever after tho hour named, or without bulng accompanied by the necessary amount in cash. All Derson3 intending to withdraw horses are required to give notice to that f fleet to tho Sec retary or Clerk of Scales, one-half hour before Barling. Any person negl< cting or refusing to comply with this Kulc shall p»ya fine, not ex ceeding 5 BOvs., to tho Race Fund. All entries to bo scaled and addressed to tho Secretary, Daruaville, as at foot, en trance money enclo od, with the name, age at timo of entry, pedigree, and, in caso of handi caps, where lioi-bcs br.vo not previously stated on tho Auckland or Cautcrbmy Course . per formances of the hoise, name of the owner, and colour of the rider. Winners to pay 5 per o?nt. of their uroS3 win nings towards the expenses of the Course. Ail races to run under the A.X.C. Rulo3. Qualification fee, Ono Guinea. stabling for Horses freo at Dargaville and Mangawhare. Groom's pasaagca both ways in- Kaipara Company's steamers lree. DATES OF NOMINATIONS, ENTKIES, ACCEPTANCES, &c. Wednesday, January 19, 1831,—Nominations for l'ornavibo Cup handicap. Hurdle Ka-e, Publican's Purao Handicap, and Kaipara Handi cap. Wednesday, February IG.— Acceptances for Dargaville Cup and Hacdie»p Hurdlo Kaco. Wednesday, February 23.—General Entries and Acceptances. Entries and Acceptances will be received by tho Secretary at Dargaville by telegraph up to 5 p.m. on the advertised dates for reccivingsarue, provided that a letter is posted the »ame time containing the necessary amount tncash, andin terms of ttuloa and Programme. All letters shou;d be posted in Auckland not later than 2 p.m. on the »dvortised dateß, to en sure their reaching Dargaville by tho Thurs day's tteamer, Mails for Dargaville close—Tuesday, G. 30 a.m,; Wodnesdny, 2 p.m. 11, W. BAKER, Secretary, ' . J- Meetings. Government House, Auckland, January 13th, 1881. TTIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR Will HOLD A LEVEE At Government Houso, Auckland, On THURSDAY, tho 20th January, at 2 p.m. Gentlemen attending tho LoviSo will wearuni. form or evoning-dresa, and are requested to provide themselves wiSi two cards with their names legibly interibnd thereon, one card to be left on tho tablo at tho entrance-door, and the other to be given to tho Aidc-de-Camp. By His Kxoollonoy's command. L. F. KNOLLYS, Captain A.D.C. T ODGE ST. ANDREW, No. 418, S.C. An Adjourned Meeting for Instillation of Ofllcerß will beheld in tho Lodge Room, Masonic Hotel, Princes-street, THIS EVENING, at 7.30 p.m, GEO. PAYNE, Secretary. jT^' 0 T I C E. MEETING OF THE SEAMEN'S UNION will bo held on saturday, january 15th, in the | Working Men's Club Rooms, At Eight o'Clock. IS. All interested will pleaso attend."Bi riIHE Fishing Association's Steamer will JL leave tho Wharf, To-morrow, at 1.15 p.m. THE Li>W SOCIETY OF THE DISTRICT OF AUCKLAND. Notice is hereby given that a General Meetlna of the Members of the above Society will be held at the Chamber Rooms, Supremo Court Buildings, on FRIDAY, the 28th day of January instant, at 3 p.m. Business: To Elect the Council and Officers, and to receive the Financial Statement and Report of the Council. EDWIN HESKKTH, Secretary to tho abovo Society. Auckland, January 7,1881. UNION BEACH GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). A Special General Meeting of Shareholders will be held in the Larue hooin, New Zoaland Insurance Buildinss, Auckland, on WEDNES DAY, the 26th January, 1881, at 2 p.m. Busi ness : To Consider the Financial Position and Future Operations of tho Company. J. FRIAR CLARKE, Secretary. Auokland, 12th January, 1881. jPI (\ to £1,000 LENT on Building Society ; ?w.l.\/ principles, or or other terms to Buit borrowers. Mortgages and Uians negotiated. See List of Properties for Sate on 4th page.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane.— Seven per cent, allowed on money deposited for Investment



Public Notices. /BOUNTY OF COROMANDEL. PUBLIC NOTICE. The Valuation List for the year 188fl-2 is now Open for Inspection at the office of th» Coro mandel County Council, Court-house, Core mandel. A copy for the Mercury Bay Riding may be soon at the Store of Mr Thomas Carina, MAll Uorm-actions thereto must be left iat the Court-house, Coromandel, on or before the 15th day of February, addressed to tho Assessment Court; add a copy of every such objection must bo left at tho office of the County Council, Coro mandel, not less than sevon days before the next sitting of the said Court. HABMgONt County Clerk, Cororoantlel, 15ih January, 1881. tct 0 T_ I C E. AU Claims on the Estate of E. T. N. Jenkins will bo paid at Messrs Mowbray s Offioe, 12, Queen-street, on or after MONDAY, 17th instant. n ° lL l c e< Thia is to give notice that I will not bo re sponsible for any Debt my Wife, Sarah Jones, may contract after this date. JOSEPH JONES, Richmond Road. January 13,1881. N 1 ° I l c E' I have this da? sold to MR MICHAEL WHITE all my interest in tho Bottling Busi ness, carried on in Fort-street, and request that the public will continue to extend to tlm the same patronage that they have hitherto given to me. All outstanding accounts to be paid to Mr Michael Whito on his order only. JAMES McCORMICK. January Bth, 1381. IN reference to the abovo, I have, this day, Bought from J. McCormtck his Bottling Business in Fort-street, and hope the public of AucKland will continue the patronage so liberally bestowed on him in the past, and re quest that all outstanding Accounts to be pa-.d to me or my order only, MICHAEL WHITE. IN TBE ESTATE OF ROBERT DINNISON, OF NEWMARKET, BANK RUPT. A Second aud Final Dividend will bo payable on MONDAY, tho 16th inst. All claims against the Estate must bo rendered on orbsforothat da'e, or they cannot be recognised. Trustee. Auckland, 11th January, 1881. M v _s_ I "• MRS EDMONDS, Teacher of Singing and Music, Lawrence-street, Ponsonby Road West. .IGHT-SOIL CONTRACT. To the inhabitants of Newton and Ponsonby who havo asked me to attend to their ciders I may say—most punctually I will attend, but owing to the taking over the new contract, and most of the boxes being in a filthy condition, I cannot do all jast at oace. Each houso shall ba promptly attended to, but I must do them iv proper order: and when tho first week or so is over all will be perfect. My new carts will bo ready Boon, and I shall, if anyone can, plcaso my supporteis. It has beon said that I will not go out of tbe city: I will go anywhere, and do ihe work in a cleaa and honest manner. If tho inhabitants of tho City, Newtoo and Ponsonby wi.l only,boar with me I wil please them. At tho first of tho year numerous applications are coming in-all now ones To these allow mo to say that tho carts will bo at llieir lioueos in due order. No place phall be neglected ; but just give me a little time and if I don't gleaae, then blame me.-GKORQE WILSON, Nellsoii-street. MOTICE OF REMOVAL In consequence of increase of trade, the pro prietor of the Metropolitan Dining Rooms has uoen obliged to remove to Larger Premises, and will now bo found at the Thames Hotel Dining Rooms, where every effort will bo mado to itudy tho comforts of the public as regards [Jauntily, Quality, and Price,—"Dieu et Moa Droit." C. VEITII. XTOTICE EXTRAORDINARY. PONSONBY HALL. MONDAY, January 17, Pavilion Party will positively appear jn their New Selections, "ollowod by Quadrifce Party. Tickets to be had it Ponsonby Club. \ DAMS' SYNCHRONOLOGICAL CHART. Tho "Baptist Weakly" says: Ono Hour's Study of this Chart will «ive a person a better idea of tho World's History than a day's perusal jf tho best compendiums ever published. JOHN EARLE, Agent. QHAKK SPE AR E HOTEL, k? Wykdhan-strbet, Auckland. Mr W. KANE respectfully wishes to inform Iravel'eTS and others that he lias taken pos session of the above well-known Hotol. trusting that by being courteous, civil, Bnd obliging, he will receivo a share of public patronage. The Hotel ie commOdioui), with good accommodation tor boarders, who will receive every care and attention. Wines and Spirits of tho best brands pnly k'pt and Hancock's first class sparkling Boer on draught. W. KANE, Proprietor. THE Inhabitants of Newton and Pon sonby, and surroundioe districts, tike notice that Qoorge Wilson, the City Council Contractor for the Night-soil, will continue hia service once per fortnight, at 6d tho regular size box. All ordera to be sent to No. 7, Nelson strooi. 1 Q AND 22 Carat Wedding Rings, a O and 18 Ca*at tnglish Hallmarked Keeper Rings ; Fancy Real-Gem Rings; Gentle men's Coloured Gold Shirt Muds, Watchep, Chains, &c—Jas. Adams, Victoria street, Watch maker. CHINA GLA.SS AND EARTHEN. WARE. CLEARING-OUT SALE. G. BROWNING Having purchased the Busincfs lately carried ou by J. B Franois is now SKLLING OFF tho Well-assorted Stock at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. All Goods Marked in Plain Figuros, and must be so to mako room for new shipments. Wholesale and Retail. G. BROWNING, 225, QUKEN STREBT. T^TuRTH SHORE AND WAIWERA -^ ROYAL MAIL COACH. Time Table:— Loave Flagstaff Hotel, North Shore, ovory Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, on ai rival of the 9 a.m. Boat from Auckland, Calling at tho Lako, Lucas' Creek, Dkiry Flat, Wade, and Orowa, Leave Watwara Hotol ovory Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday-, at 830 a.m., iov the North Shore. JAMES LORD,) > Proprietors. JAME3 DODD,) WALNUT Dratting-room SUITES in Damask. Rep, Silk, or Velvet, on ealo at T. & H. Cooke's, C 7, Queen-street. DINING-ROOM SUITES in Leather, Hair Seating, or American Cloth, on sale at T. & H. Cooke'e, 67, Queen-street. IRON BEDSTEADS and IRON COTS in great variety, on sale at T. & H. Cooke' furniture Warehouse, 67, Queen-Btreet. BEDROOM FURNITURE iv Choice Mottled Kauri, on sale atT. & H. Cooke's, Furniture Warehouse, 67, Queen-sti^et. SPRING MATTRASSES, Fair, Wool, Cocoa Fibre, and Flax Mattrasscs, on sale at T. & H. Cooke's, 67, Queen-street. AUSTRIAN BENT WOOD CANE CHAIRS, Kngllah and American Cano Chairs, at T. & H. Cooke's, 67, Queen-street. BRUSSELS CARPETS, Tapestry Car pets, Kidderminster Carpet", Linoleum, Floorcloth, and Matting of all kinds, on Bale at T. & H. Coolte'B, 67, Queen-street. &TUVE PER CENT DISCOUNT to P Cash Purchasers of Furniture at T. &H. Cooke's, 67, Queen-street. V*7 IN EI WANE!! WINE!!! Wonders ExoellentStrengthening Wine—Prize Medal Sydney Exhibition-Can now bo ob tamed at all Hotels, 2a 6d per bottle; Sparkling Champagne, 3s per bottlo.-J. WENDEL, Wine Manufacturer, Symonds-street, a fow doors from the Windmill. CHRISTMAS CHEER.-If you really like acup of good Tea, trymy " Very Rich Deep Brown Tea," at 3s per lb, or 61bs for 16s 6d; New Currents, 7d per lb; Kleme Raisins, oft Btalk, 8d; Saltanas, dressed, 8a; Mixed Peel, Is 6d; New Figs large boxes, 2s; Barcelona Nuts. 9d; Wine Biscuits, by tho tln,9d ; New Potted. Meats, New Carry, New Jellies, Jordan Al monds, &c.; Ship Store Treacle, Id; Shin Store Dried Apples. 6Jd; Cornflour,6d; Salad Oil (job). 6d; Rico, 2id; 5,000 Cigars (something .flne), S for Is; Honey, 6d; Virginia Tobacco, Is 9d (ioss to the trade); 150 boxes Choice Teas, 20s, 235, 25s and j 27s per box; Hlbs bag McGill's Best Oatmeal, 2s 3d; Company's No. 1 Sugar, 20s par bag; Lime juice, .IOd.—FREDi.1 Whitehead, Victoria-st., Auckland. ■TERMS-CASH. CIENOING! FENCING! FENCING! I can do al kinds of Fencing at lower prices than anybody. Here's the proof: BestHobarton Pailing Fence, 58b ; Heart Kauri Posts and Rails, land Ka^ri Palings, !ss; Puriri Posts, and 3 Hobarton Rails, lis ;do Kauri, 31s; Wire Fence (5 wires, 20s; Top Rail, 255; Puriri Peats, Hobarton Top Rail and 5 wires, 335. Other kin-.-s equally ehoap. Tho materials and work of the bsßt description. Large stock of Poets and Rails for Balo at low prices. Posts bored and morticed, and rails dressed on ground, SAM. WHIfE, Fenoer, Custom-liouse-stoeet.



.. i l- i ' a Public Notioes, Mi T7-ARANGAHAPE DISTRICT. Notice is hereby given that Pitt-street (from Crass to Eaat stieete), in tho above district, Is Closed for Traffic, pending improvements. By order. THO*. HAVES, Clerk. 11th January, 1881. T7 OARQUK 'LOCH URR,' SB*£pfcsv X> FKOM LONDON. jS2SfiEk»»^ Consignees aro requested ta ■SBSBEza Paaa Entries and obtoia Delivery Orders from the undersigned for their Goods, without dolay. Car„o impeding the discharge of the vessel will be landed and- stored at Consignees' riß . and expense , A tight Entry to clear tho vessel will be pissed at 10 o'clock a.m. on MONDAY, the 17th instant. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY (Limited), Agents. B EDWARD'S COACHES It? THE . GQLDJTELD.-TIMK-TABLK.' Leaving Hamilton for Te Aroha every Tues day, Thursday, and Satnrday. Leaving To Aroha for Hamilton on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Special Carriages provided to Order. B. EDWARDS, Livery and Bait Stabloa Hamilton. Boara ana jttesidence. OAHD AND RESlDENCE—Com fortable Beard and Residence may ba had at Mrs Johnson's, r'eafleld, Kamo, Whangarei, quarter of an hour's walk from the Sodawater Springs. , OVKrt aU li BRO W \_ |E HOTEL HOBSON-STREET Board and Lodging __ _20s per week Olch lo room) -25a Lost and Found. LOST, a Greenstone Pendant.—Finder will be rewarded on returning same to W. H. Jacobs, Upper Queen-Btreet. LOST, from Mr Powell's Dining^-ooms, on Monday tho Bth mat, a Black and Tan English Terrier, slut; answers to the name of "Lady." Now plain oollar on when lost— Finder will be rewarded ou returning tho same to Mr Thou, as Powell's Dining-rooms, Queen- Street. ___^______________ Tenders. V-BW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. NATIVE COAL AND COKB. Railway Department, , Wellington, 13th December, 1880. Separate Written Tenders will be received until noon ot SiIURDAY. the 15th January. 1881, for the Supply and Delivery ot Coal and Coke. They must be addressed to tho General Managerof New Zealand Railways, Wellington, and marked outside " lender for Coal." Specifications can be fcen and Forms of Tender obtained ut the office of the Bail way Managers at Auckland, Wbargarel, Napier, W .lington, Wanganui.New Plymouth, Nclßon, Picton Greymouth, Westport, ChjristChurcb, \nd Duncdin. Telegraphic Tenders will be received if pre sented at any Telegraph OIHoe by noon of the same da'.o, provided that Written Tenders in lue form aro lodged at a Railway Manager's 3fflce by the same hour. The lowoat or any Tender will not necessarily 36 accepted. i.. H. MAXWELL, General Manager N.Z. Railways. VTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS, ROLLING-STOCK CONTRACTS. For the Erection of Sixty Coal Waggons (Class A), Ten Low Side Waggons, and Thirty-five Cattle Waggons. Public Works Office, Auckland, December 2 .1880. Separato tenders will be received at th's Jlfice until noon of Monday, 17th January, 1881, lor the abovo Contracts. Tenders must be ad- Iresscd to the Hon, the Minister for Public VVorkß, Auckland, and marked outside "Ten lors for Rolling-Stock." Plana, sp tciflcations, md conditions can bo seen at this Office, and at he Warden's Office, Grahamttown, Thames. I'he lowest or any tender will not necessarily 10 accepted. By command. (Signed) JAM9S STEWART, District Engineer. TENDERS EOR PAINTING, &C, AND PLUMBING -Separate Tenders will je reoelved by the undersigned Up to 1 o'clock 3.m. on FRIDAY next, 11th January instant, "or Painting and Papering, and al£o Plumbing, House on Shelly Beach Itoad, Ponsonby. Plana . md specifications on the Job,—Powell & Place, Contractors. nno BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up till noon on MONDAY, tho 17th ln=t,for Additions to a Villi Sesidonco at Parnell. Plats, &c„ at our Office. E. MAHONEY AND SON. Architects T! O BUILDERS. Tendei-3 will be received until 12 o'clock en «OND*Y, the 21th. for Re-building the British Hotel in Quoen-ttreet. Pie as, &a, at my office. JAMKS WRIGLEY, Architeot THO BUILDER S. Tenders will be received until noon of THURSDAY, January 20th, for the Erection of Stable and Coach-house: also. Additions and iterations to a Residence at Epsom. EDWARD HARTLEY. Architect. -________S_t - ~T Gazette in Bankruptcy. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZBALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In tho matter of the Debtors' and Creditors' Act, 1870, atd of ihe Debtors' and Credi tors' Act Amendment Act, 1878, and of the Debtor's and Creditors' Act Amend ment Act, 1870, and of the Bankruptcy of Josrph Hbnry Wilki-«8. of Viotoria sti-ect. Auckland, Bootmaker, a Debtor. Notico ia horeby given that a general meeting Df the Creditors of tho BaM Joseph Henrr Wil- Itinn will be hold In the bulldlogsot tho Supremo Dourt, Auckland, on Thursday, the 20tn day of January, 1881, at It o'clock in the forenoon, to securo my report, end to grant to the said Dobtor in order of discharge under the said Acts. THO. MACFFARLANE, Trustee. B. LAiBHLEr, High-street, Auckland, c'olicitor for tho Debtor. Auctions. B. TONES.] t?t. C. CAER. TUESDAY, JANUARY 18. m R A D t_ SALE. to trunks lailiss' and child j-^ hens' booth and shoes Just Landed. At 11 o'clock. 15. TONKS & CO., Auctioneers. ___. B. TONICS.] [K. C. CABK. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19. LJMALL. VERY CHOICE LOT JAPA JO NESK GOODS IVORY BOXES CHttBSMKN >j . SILK DRESSING GOWNS Sec, &c„ Sec, AT 11 O'CLOCK. B. TONKS & CO., Auctioneers. B. TONKS.J IR. C. CAER. THURSDAY, JANUARY 20. K/\ CASES AMERICAN VARNISH ' 1 CASE PICTURE FRAME MOULD ING 3 ' i At 11 o'Closk. B. TONKS & CO., Auctioneers. B. TONKS.] [B. C OABR. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26. AMERICAN BUGGIES AMERICAN IIARNKSS AMERICAN WHIPS Clearing Sale, At 11 o'Clock. B. TONKS & CO., Auctioneers. (Continued on Fourth Page.) _