TELEGRAMS.

[FRO.II Ol'R OWN CORItKSrOXD-NT.]

Sorious Mining Accident,

Thames, this day.—A serious accident occurred yesterday afternoon in the Dart mine to a young man named Robert Wilson, stepson of W. fi. Potts. He was about to leave his work for the day, and was collect ing his blunt tool* for conveyance to the surface, when a large piece of mullock, weighing about Scwt., becoming loosened by a soapy head, foil upon him. Ho was bruised about tho head, cut in the Heshy part of the right arm, and his right ankle was badly dislocated. Ho now lies in the Hospital, and at present serious results are not a.prehended.

Native Lands Court,

CambßlOok, this day.—The Land Court opened this morning before Judge Puckey. There was a largo number of natives present at the Court, which is expected to fast a couple of days, and will be princi pally occupied in hearing succession cases in the Tatuo blocks. The sitting evidently is not one of much interest. Since the natives havo gathered, tho town presents a business-like appearance, and is somen hat more lively than it has been for some timo past. A man named Tom Hoy is about to bo brought up for brutally ill-treating a horse,

Tk Akoha, this day.—Bradley and Co.'s coaching plant is to be sold on Monday noxt nt To Aroha by J. S. Buckland. Tho boy Webb, who Mas so seriously injured this week at Waitoa by a harrow passing over liim whilst working for ,1. P. Campbell, Esq., is progressing as favour ably as can be expected considering his extensive injuries There is a great improvement in tho iieather.

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N.vpikr, tliva day.—News lias been re ceived of tha destruction by fire of Mr Finlayson's house of accommodation nt Moeangiangi. The Urn occurred through the accidental upsetting ol a kerosene lamp. Insurance, £150 on the houso, £100 on the furniture, in the National oflto, In the Council last night, the Mayor said he hoiied the question of lighting the town with tho electric light would soon take practical shape.

Wanoa-D., this day.—Tho Rev. Father More_u, who has been a priest of the Catholic Church in New Zealand for many years, and was formerly in cliargo of the present diocese of Dunedin, died hero this morning, aged 81.

NEISOS, this day.—At tho Supremo Court, the only criminal case was against Evans and Halpine, Indicted for stealing property In the assigned estate of Mrs Hutchison, and against Daniel Davidson for receiving tho same. The jury found a vordiet of guilty against Evans and Davidson, aud requitted Hal pine. The Judge said that the case was not one of ordinary larceny, and defendant's e/ident desire was to do a good turn to Mrs Hutchison. Sentence of one month's im prisonment without hard labour. Government and tho Canterbury Unemployed. Cinns-rCHtijicH, this day.—Government have refused to alter their decision re giving work to tiie unemployed. The committee of tli* unemployed havo resigned, telling the WW to accept or re joct the oiler (4s «d a4iy} Jl-" each in dividually prefers.

Auckland Sharemarket.

Decf.miier 20. Union Sash »«- Upor—Sellers, «7 !0s Auckland Timber-Sellers. £3 N.Z. Loan and Mcrcw»y!_-Buycrs, £5 loa N.Z. Shippincr—Buyers, K7s; sellers, ills Caledonian—Buyors, IDs Deep Level Crosses lud, 2s 9d; buyers, 2a Cd sellers, 2s lOd Prince Imperlal-IGs 6d, U's bd; buyers. M scii_i., l'Js «d . Hand of Friendshin-39: sellers, 3s 2d Success-As Cd; sellers, (is New Find.—Buyers, 10s ; sellers. 10s Gd

Mr P. Doran's Combination Christinas Gift Company gave another of the series of entertainments last night at Abbott's Oj era House, with equal success. To-night, the Company will perform the opera of the " Barber of Saville," The House was fairly attended, und the followi.'i£ ladies received the leading presents ip the prift distribu tion :—A large oil painting, Mrs Donnelly, of Waiheke; a shade- of flowers, Mrs Bow man, of Woihara; a clock, Mr? Niccol, and a breakfast set, Mrs De Poix, of Queensland, The leading gifts for to-night aro a silver watch, an oil painting, a Japanese cabinet, and a lady's workbox. A meeting of tho creditors of John McGeohan, butchor, of Owharoa, wm to havo been held t_-day, but lapsed for want of a quorum. His assets, consisting of /urniture, amount to £25, ,»nd his liabilities to £551 4e, The largest creditors are John JGoonan, miner, £100; William Fraser, miner, £G5; and Hugh Mcllhone, hotel- Jteeper, £55.

The charge of perjury preferred by Mr 3. C, MacCoimick against Thomas James North, has adjourned until the 4th of January. The New Zealand railways are being in creasingly nsed. During the 32 weeks end ing 10th ult., the passengers conveyed numbered 1,827,845, an increase of 5,494 over last year. Tho parcels, dogs^ &c, showed an increase of 9,275. Cattle, sheep, &c, oxhibitedan increase of 103,830, equal to 40 per cent, above last year. The goods conye^ed amounted to 1,072,925 tons, an increase of about 11 per cent. The quantity of grain carried was greater by 70 per cent, than last year.

A most successful concert was given in the Beresford-street School last evening. Tho programme was an excellent ono, and comprised duetts: Piano, MftsiersNeurnegen and Misees Coldwater; piano and violin, Misses Warburton ; vocal, Misses L.rasden and Howard;. recitations by E. Wright, W. Mason, A. VYright, W. Wilson, Ethel Goodison, Maggie Kerr, and Mr Hart', phnoforto solos by Lilian Land, M. Neii mogen ; songs by Misses Lizzie Warren, Florence Edwards, A. Hargreaves, May Morrin, Masters Nelson and McMillan, and Mre Morrin.

Peter Petersen, captain of a .mail fishing smack, was charged with wounding John Priestley, a clerk, with a dinner knife, Mr Napier ably defended the accused. The evidence showed that there was no premeditated intention of wounding on the part of the prisoner, who was intoxicated at the time, and »feo was angry on finding his wife absent without leave. Prisoner was married to Mrs Pitcorn, whoae husband was drowned. Finally, Ms Worship dis missed the case on the ground that there was no attempt to do bodily banP, ...

We advise you to inspect our large stock ot carpets—tapestry from £s -d and brusssl., from is 6d. Immense variety ot furnituro /or all kinds of rooms ready for delivery at low prices.—Garllck and Cranwell, furnishing ware house, Queen-street, Auckland.—{Advt.l

Gas consumers ana reminded that Mon day. the 21th instant, at fl p.m., is the Jjist day on whioh discount is allowed on gas and coke accounts. Tho Secretary invites payment this week, to avoid delay and Inconvenience to cus tomers on Monday.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, THURSDAY", DECEMBER 20, 1883



Amusements. m3_fGREATEST UVINO WONDER 1 OF THE AGE. Consisting of a ZWIT TE R HORSE, To be scon at the AUCKLAND HOTEL STABLES. Important to all Interested in torses and cattle, Open daily from 0 a.m. to 9p.m. ■_ ADMISSION. ■■__.. .SIXPENCE, -^jTJa^IT CHOItAL SOCIETY. THE ANNUAL FBEEPERFOKMANCE OF Tire "MESSIAH" Will take place in the Choral Hall. Bymonds streot. on BUND.V AFTERNOON, December 23, ' At 3 O'clock. Jw«_-H_E---!S-- InTERPKOVINCIAL CRICKET: MATCH. CANTERBURY v. AUCKLAND. DOMAIN CRICKET GROUND. WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY &FRIDAY, 26th, 27th, and 28th. ADMISSION-ls. ~: , W, H. VEREKER-BINDON, Hon. Sec. Auckland Cricket Association. LAST WEEK IN AUCKLAND OK MISS CHARLOTTE INOLE, : , THK ___EBRAI>«D VP-nmOUfOfBT. All wishing to consult her should at oaee em brace the opportunity. Consultations dally at her Booms, Devonshire House, Hobson-street. Hours, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. __te..-„--- — __- __-._.. -■ -.



IKcetinjt?. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, corner of Wcllcsley and Albert streets. — Evangelistic Service THIS Ihursdny) EVENING, at 7.30. All arc invited. Recent arrivals cordially invited, , TJp3HT HOURS DEMONSTRATION. The Regular -looting of General Committee wiU bo held TO-MORROW (Friday) in the ■ Working Men's Club, at 8 p.m. sharp. It is de sired that a full attendance of delegates should be present for the despatch of very important business. CHAS. B. KING, Sec. N.B,—Committeo to define procedme at 7 sharp. T ODGE ST. ANDREW, -US, S.C. r.SSSK°S c?v Meeting TO-MOKROW (Friday) E \ EN ING December 21, Freomasons' Hall, 7.30 c clock. All Masons are invited. K. WiilOUT, Secretary. U. 'A- °- * A SPECIAL MEETING of above is convoned by Circular to be held on .HIDAY, the 21st December. BUSINESS: Nomination of Otllcers, and Finan cial Night. •'AMES; FLANAGAN. Arch Druid. yj,;P,-.,H-,1, jKANI-V(i' Vico-Arch Druid. KPYVD. MACK, Secretary. IVTATIONAL t-Ll ORDER OF ODDFELLOWS— LOYAL PIONEER LODGE, No. 9.10.- Mombers of abovo Lodge aro urgently requested to attend the Lodge Meeting on FRIDAY EVEN- Business of the most vital importance will Blderatlon.—fiyordcr of N.U.-THOMAS WIGG. C. B. THOBNE. Sectary. _s__-Bjrtifflfe [RISHNATIONALLEAGUE, jfcSs%Cs3y ■*■ AUCKLAND lIRANCH, A -lectin, of the above will WbAA/GSJ take P'acc at the Catholic Lite rW''_»'i ralT Institute, Wollington-st., \Sv £7?) -" *,lilJJAi'- 21st instant, at \S_^"^ The delegate from the Con !"_!? volition will address the branch. S***^ M. SH-AHAN, _____ Hon. Secretary. ATORTH ISLAND RAILWAY EM AS PLOYES' PROVIDENT SOCIKTY. NOTICE. Tho General Annual Meeting of the above Society will be held in tho Young Men's Chris tian Association Rooms on FRIDAY next,'2ist inst.. 8 o'clock p.m. Members are requested to attend. WILLIAM FREENEY, Sec. CIOUTII BRITISH FIRE Sc. MARINE O INSURANCE CO. OF NEW ZEALAND. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. Notice is hereby given that an Extraordinary Meeting of Shareholders will be held at tho Company's Oillcc, Queen-street, Auckland, on FRIDAY, the 21st December next, at 11.SO a.m., for tho purposo of Confirming tho Alteration in the Company's Article of Association No. 91, mado (his 20th day of November, 1883. By order of the Directors. G. JOHNSTON, General Manager, Head Office, Auckland, 20th November. ISB3 T OCAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION. _1J ANNUAL MEETING. A Meeting of the Members of the Local Rifle Association will be hold at Robson's Commer cial Rooms, Quocn-strcot' lover Rattray's), on SATURDAY, 22nd December, 1881, at 8 p.m.— BrsiNKss: Annual Report and Election of Olliccra, fice. WM, EDMUND BENNETT, Hon. Sec. "\TEW ZEALAND ART STUDENTS' AS AssociA.jojsr, An Extraordinary General Public Meeting of the above will bo held at tho Young Men's Christian Association Rooms, Wcllesloy-strcct, oa SATURDAY EVENING. Docember 22, at 8 p,p). AH who may he interested in tho de volopmehl of .Yew Zealand Art are invited to ' attend. 3. STUART, Hon. Sor. N.B.—Secretary's Aiiilrsss; psj_ Mr Mcars, Bookseller, Quecn-streot. ' AUCKLAND TURKISH BATHS "COH PANY (LIMITED). The Third Annual Meeting of the above Com pany will bo held at tho Company's Ofllce, Mer cantile Chamb#i-s, Auckland, on MONDAY, 2tth Instant, at 3 p.m.. Di-Kj-Kss: To receive Djrepiojrj' Report and HuUnce-sheet, JSlcc.t Director and Audjtor. JOHN R. RANDERSON, Secretary. Auckland, 17th Decembor, 188?. I I IHWl^fcli.'Ji-PI . . Electoral. TjILECTION OF COUNCILLOR. GRAFTON WARD. In compliance with clause 33 of the " Regula tions of Local Elections Act," 1870. I hereby give notice that tne following number of votes : were received for the Candidates nominated for the vacancy in the Cjty Coupcil at th p Election held on Wednesday, IBth Decomb.cr:— John L. Holland .. 98 Ridley Win. Moody '.. .'. «8 James C.SharloM „ ... ■■ 84 And I hereby declare Jon.v Lonn.uNE Hou.anp duly olected Councillor for the Grnftofl Ward of the City of Auckland. HENRY RIDINGS. Returning Ofli.er, City Council Oilices, Dccombcr 19,1883. 327 (5 THE ELECTORS OF THE GRAFTON DISTRICT. Permit mo to thank you for your kind support at the election yesterday (19th). Tho oighty-f our, nearly all single votes, polled on my behalf, viituallygavc a majority as being tho voice of the people against the small majority obtained, mostly by plural votes. Those who promised me thoir votes, but did not record them in my favour, I acoopt aB gGOtJ in intent but deficiont i in fact. Should a vacant *cal at any tlnw occur in cither the Grafton or any other City \v ard, I shall, if, invited, offer my services in the rate payers'interest. ... , To tho City Councillors who canvassed against ma I do pot offer my thanks, neither will the publio no* tl„ majority of honourable men in the Council. It is mttsji to be regretted that past trade rivalry should descend into mean and petty acts which reflect no lustre upen ;ndi vlduaj careers or the local bodies to which such pe^ns.teteng.-Yoursfaithf,il|. iARLAND O THE BURQESJSBS OF THE NORTH WARD, fiOROUCffi OF AUCKLAND. " L.DJBB AflD G-NT-EMJEN,— A yacjmcy haying occurred in your ward through tho Election of Mr Waddel to the Civic Chair, I havo, at the requeAi.of a numbor ; of Hatapayors, consented to become a Candi date for the vacant ae#t. Haying, as most of you are aware, a GonßjderabJo interest Ul this portion of our Borough, and sufficient time at my disposal,you can rest assured ftaf, should jou elect me, tiie requirements of your district wil( always be my principal consideration.— l am, • Ladies and Gentlemen, '• Yours faithfully. JNO. MARSHALL. - i i i ... j- ii ,i _ *~~*" A UCKLAND RAILWAYS, • CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR, 1883 AND 1881. C H E A P" F ARES. SATURDAY RETURN TICKETS will bo available from any Station to any Station from SATURDAY. Ijec-mbor 22nd. to FRIDAY, Jilhuary Ith, 1881, both days inclusive SPECIAIT-AHES. On BOXINGDA V, December 26th,1883, Janu ary Ist and 2nd, 1.84, Auckland, Newmarket, Mount Eden, Qnohunga to Racecourse flat form, including admission to tho Course, ds, Single or Return, irrcspecuyo of Class. NOTE.-Rall Tickets at ls each can ..only be obtained from the Secretary of the Racing Ctyo prior to the day required. From tho Railway Stations those tickets at 3s will only bo Issued. Passengers wiil not boiljo.wcd to break the jbdrhoy at Racc_o!}rs_ platform, but must be provided with the Specie! WM_ Ses_on Tickets not available. RETURN SPECIAL. On BOXING DAY, December 26, tho train leaving Auckland at 6 n.p ( . trill run through to Te A. wamutu. ...... CHRISTMAS DAY. Trains will run as o» Sundays. SPECIAL TRAINS TO RACECOURSE PLATFORM. Auckland; 10 a.m„ 11 am„ 11.40 a.m. o"4 thon every 20 minutes to 3p.m,; Returning at intervals from 1 p.m. to 6,30 n.m. Onehunga : 12.5, 1.6, 2.5; Returning at <-lsn,m, ~Honderg on 11 Avondale, 11.11 i Mt. Albert, UM Mt Eden' U.lO, 12.3, 1.20; Returning 5.30 p.S). These trains do not stop at Groen Lane. AUCKLAND AND ONEHUNGA, After the 9 a.m. until 0 p.m. aU the Ordinary Trains are Cancelled for tho following t-Aualc l__d dep.! 10 a,m„ 12, 1. 2 p.m., changing at ffislle; 5 p.m. cnangisß at Penrose. One _____ dep.: 10-10 a.m." WA U p.m. changing _tifawlM>: 3.55 ohanging at Penrose Now -T in 2,5 p.m. only runs to KWewlU. ThnilSnnl to* lU>rc<*. »nd the 4- s0 p'm- fo _ Helo-^i^from AuoWar.4, *» bo postponed to Auckland dep, 6 p.m. TRAINS CANCELLED. On Boxing Day, Decembor 26th, 1883, and January Ist and too, I«, tho following trams are cancelled:—Auokland, dep.: 6.10, 9.15, 11 a.ni.,for Henderson; the 2.5 p.m. from Hamil ton, 3.15 P.m. from Huntly. 11.40 a.m. from Mercer, and the 2 p.m. from Henderson. NoGoodsorCattleon December 26th, January fat and 2nd.' ,' ■ ~ LATE TRAINS. On Boxing Day, December 26th. and January Ist and 2nd, a late train will leave Auokland at Uls P.m. for Onehunga and intermediate stations, ss 0» Saturdays. A, V, MACDQNAIJ), District Manager.



Wanted. N VST ANTED, a good Brush Hand.-J. d TT S. Johnston. Painter, Willow st„ Frcc p man's Bay, WANTED, three or four ~ood Divers. —Apply at once to C. Huwkeswood, '• HobßOn-strect. c \\r ANTED, a Night-watchman.—Apply o TT between "and 8 this evening.—H. Bcn i- nett. Clarendon Hotel. 't \\F ANTED, a Carpenter.—Apply to S. TT Millington, Clarendon Hotel, Wake field-street. 7 ~\\r ANTED, Gardener ; must thoroughly T T understand his business, and have good references.—Apply to Mrs Gwynnc, Hamilton, Waikato. WANTED, Diaper's Junior Assistant tor Cambridge.—Apply by letter, giving , references and salary required, to Box 20, P. 0., Auckland, 0 WTANTED, at Hannaford. Auckland TT Registry (established 20 years), young Man as Baker, 25s and found (country), urgent, WANTED, immediately, a good Shee ing and Jobbing Blacksmith ; passago j paid.—Apply Governor Browne Hotel. '. TXTANTED, by three young mon, Situa- TT tions on farm or station. No objection ■ to country. Not afraid of work.—Address EME, ST Alt oflic*. ANTED, immediately, two good Coat Hands; also, three or four Trousers and . Vest Makers.—G. Campbell, 225, Queen-street. i "VTITAINTED, immediately after New T T Year's Day, about 150 Men for Railway ," Works at Hawera.-Apply on the works. \\. . G. Dussett. __^ ) T\7"ANTED, an Ironmonger for Wai .' T T kato.—Apply ou Friday to C. Grey, at 1 T, and S. Morrin and Co's, WANTED, by a married man, aged 32, Situation on Farm.—Address "Z.A,'' : Star ofllce. _^ WANTED, 2 Smart Youths, at once, at Gledhill's Cordial Factory, Weliesley street. _________ WANTED, a Smart Youth for Dining Room ; one used to the work preferred. ' -M'l'ly Auckland Hotel. Cafe and Restaurant. WANTED, a Respectable Lad, about 16, to Drivo a Baker's Cnrt.—Apply G. W. Whjtcombo, West End Bakery, Ponsonby Road, WANTED, a Boy that can milk . cows and go errands, for Gisborne.—Apply to G. Hulinc, Butcher. ANTED, n Boy.—l. Home, Grocer, WANTED, a respectable Errand Boy. -Oliamptnloiip and Cooper, Queen-st,, Auckland. WANTED, a Smart Hoy.—Apply at tho Cheap Boddlng and Fiirnltiifo Mart, Victoria-street East, noxt the Public Hot Baths, WANTED, a Stable Boy.—Apply to J. Smith, Draper, next United Service Hotel, Queen-street. WANTED, on Errand Boy. —Apply J. C. Sliavland and Co,, Victoria-street East. WANTED a Situation as Barmaid in a rospsctablc Hotol ln tho City of Auck land. References satisfactory. — For address apply at the Star Oillcc, ANTED, a Barmaid (front bar).— Apply Cosmopolitan Hotel. ANTED, a Barmaid for Queen-street Bar.—Apply Star Ofllce. WANTED, Unincumbered Couple (gentleman's family); husband to drivo carriago: wife as General Servant—Hanna ford's Auckland Registry, 296, Queen-strcot. WANTED, at Hannaford- Auckland Registry (established 20 years), 57 Ser vants, all classes and ages; geinilno. i VIfANTED, a General Servant; no TT washing.—Apply to Miss Russell, Lower Nelson-street. W~ ANTED, Servants, first-class Women Cooks, Nurses, Housemaids, House keeper*, waiting for situations.—Heighten and Co.'s Registry Ofllce. 177. Quecii-Btreet. W _ ANTED, a (ieneral Servant.—Apply to Mrs E. Lewis, Hordinge-strcet, Freeman's Bay. WANTED, a Laundress ; one who niidci-fftnila marking linen. - Apply Newton Hatha, I'ltt-atippt, WANTED, a Respectable"ilirl to make hcrsolf generally usoful,—Apply Mrs Janioa Irvin. top of Wakcfleld-street. X\T ANTED, Clean, Tidytlirl as Mother's T T . Help.-Address at Star Ofllca YI^ANT-TO, apvernl Kesiieetnblo Cirls T T for the nmcliinii dnrmrt())ont. Apply early.—Northern Boot and Shoe Co., Ilabaon street. _____ WANTED, immediately, a Girl to holp Cook in kitchen; must sleep at home. - Apply Harbour View House. ANTED, by a young Man. Board and Lodgings where not moro than one other is kep}: 'Arch Hill preferred.—Apply, sloting tonus, to W.G,. CaVe of Star OlHce. WA N TE D- several respectable Boarders'; pleasant nijighbburliood; 7 minutes «*»lk ffQIU Qjieon-sttfcet; tjfrini. 18s — For address, apply Sr<lt Q__g, J WANTED, Furnished Cottage (4 or "> rooms) for Lady and Gantlenmn.^-Apply stating tonus to "J. 5.," Star ofllce. WANTED, everybody to know that Capt. Harobavk, late of the s.s. Coro mandel. bus becomo Proprietor of the ltisixo Sf.v Hotki.. Newton, where Hancock's XX XX Draught and Bottled Boor mar be obtained. ANTED, Everyone to see the Grand Assortment of Meerschaum Pipes at VV, A. Thomas's. j_ WAITED, Tenders for Removal nnd Ho-ci-cUo'd of a House.—Apply. 10 a in. to-morrow, Spry and <____£_ Higli : sl,rect- WANTED, a Wileli Coat-ono not to giip Jpss Uiau a pint and a-half a day.— Whero to be seen plfla.'ie I'caVp address _f STAR Oflicu. ' i WANTED, ft JAgiit Spring Tiap, __ Apply to John Lamb. 39. Queen-street. T^7"ANTED, Butter (gowl "fresh") twice TT weokly; regular supplyi Fresh Kggs for cash,—Cascade Store, College Road, ANTED, the Ladies to know that Munro and MlMgan . Millinery Depart ment is now replete with all the latest English and French novelties for tho prosont season, WANTED, Purchasers of Coloured Silks and Satins to call at J. Smith's, Draper, Qucen-stroet, where they are selling at ___pr___ ■\7_TAKTISD, Parents to Inspect the V T Variety of Jte'i>' Clothing Just Opened Up.—Boys' Clothing Mart. Vii-ifirja-strcct. -XXJ ANTED, Customers for our Tapestry TT Carpets,at Is lid and 2s4jd.—Samuel Coom__ find Co.-. Queen-street. WANTED uTßuy or Lease, about Two Acres of Volcanic Land, wilh house or without.—Apply by letter " Alpha," Star Ofllao. ANTED TO SELL, choap, a Small Pony and Goqjil Harness.—Apply : to James _j4___ Great North Road. -TXTANTED, HoU, »gnug liwlo Busi- V T hess, doing a dash —Hie of ffj p^r week. , —For address apply at ,tms offloo. ' • ' WANTED to S.ell, Allotments in Kus sei-sircpt and Comnicrcial Road; high ground, metalled street'; '-JO' and *C 0 each.- Apply Jahiea fKadcli_-e.'Orcat ___ P?;ad: WANTED TO SELL, Boots. Just to "hVn4,'lA»l_B Boots, ss'; Girls' Rutton Boots. Ladles' Kid Tf-oW, gplendid' nhality, at low prices. Call and Inspect,-^H, J. Andrews, , Ponsonby. ANTED to Sell, a Lot of Lavender Sateen at GJd yard; usual price ls4|d.— J. G. Brown's Drapery, Clothing, and Millinery Establishment; Parnell. WANTED TO SELL, Splendid Wairoa Cheese, only Cd per lb.—Roj/'s, Victoria atreet. \ WJ ANTED TO SELL, Prime Canter- VV bury Hanij, i.OJ per lb.-R.cw-, Victoria street. " - ■ ■ • ■ - WANTED TO LET.'s "rip^ Q-roompd House in Ponsonby ; the ojvner wotjld board with tenant if agroeablo reforonces, Sec— Cluis. Griflltha, Solicitor, High-street. W "'ANTED TO LET, Two Rooms ; also, Worksnop. sjiitable for Carpenter; near Queon-strcet-Apply Spry MV1. Ceissler, High streot. [ WANTED SEEN—The New Checked Drpss Material at Old ; worth 's Id.-At ' Samuel Coombe? . Co.'s, Canada Building, Queen-street. W"~ ANTED, Ladies to Buy "their Holli day Costumes and Millinery at T. , McMastcrs, Queen-street. WANTpD, Men to buy their Clothing, Shirts, Booicß,#p,(l Ties at T. McMaster., J Queen-street. i "\Tt7_NTED, Residents of Ponsonby to * f call on H. J. Andrews when requiring Boots and Shoes. Selected Stock at vory reason able prices, jC__Mj Clearing Sale for two weeks. 1 \XT ANTED, "overyboSy to S tho Stock * YV of Clothing, Shirts, and Hiiis at J. Gilmour's, Upper Symonds-street, also a Shop np^t door to Masonic Hall. Newton. AN'f'Ep, purchasers for real, good, Level Allotments, best volcanic ; free from stone, at I). F. Evans Anc'thm fo^raorrow, at noon.' WANTED, Purchasers for Choice apd Npvei Chratmas, New Year, and Birth -4 day Cards, fee. Fanpy Wld perioral Sfatljoriory • at Low Prices. Now BOpks at PiibUshed Price. '- _H. Whit,e, Stationer, pqrner of High-'strofit and " Vulcan Lane, Auckland. ANTED KNOWN, that Geo. Raynes Butcher. Parnell, will Show his .Christ mas Ox alivo fo-moiioyi thfougfi the streots of ParneU. ______ . fr-jrANTED KNOWN, 2,000 Madras ,t VV Mpslins, 7id, worth 2s.—Samuel Cpombes '•■ and Co., (jue«-;Styeet. g \IiT ANTED, Attention.--!!. J. Andrews, i. VV Ponsonby, near the Three Lamps, iii r preparod to supply Customers and Families i with any' dfiscrwl{pn pf. Roofs and Shoes. -pecittl attention to Itepairs, WANTED KNOWN — Balance Hay's A»t Unjpn Tickets, insuring Fifty s Valuable" Prizes, One Shilling Each. Prizo 1 drawing positlvoly |Bwfy \>m f?co prices, I- Bttjleyji. 176. Queen-street. ' ' 0 -TITANTEP gEEN-Tho Fresh Lpt of r V T Ladies' High-heel Prunella Boots, at 6s; and the Grand Line of Ladies' Walking Shoes (Derby put), for 7s 04; otpamnlcr. Boot Shop, yiptoria-street, y UTTANTED, Buyers for Boots and Shoes t yV a t Cheap Clearing Cosh Sale. Glove c Kid Buttfln Boots, 9s 9d; Fancy Kid Elastic sides, Ss pd. Npyrtpn Boot Warehouse.—T, Prosscr.



W-ontert. "OrANTED TO SELL, the Best Boiling Tl Beef at 2d, Mutton at 2d, Sausage (cxtn quality) at 3d; limns and Bacon, Suckint Pigs, Poultry, Prize Beef. Mutton, Lamb, Dairy led Pork. Veal. Reduction Saturday niglit.-G. Hiiline Butcher. WANTED KNOWN—The New Erenclt Calf Boots made to order for lis arc going fast. We make also Now Shoes to order at 10s. N.B.—Every articlo in the trade made on the premises to order on the shortest notice. Repairs neat, quick, and cheap, at Dampier's Hoot Shop, Victoria-street. TXTANTED KNOWN, that evory de- VV scription of Crockery nnd Glassware can be obtained at the lowest prices at Boylan and Tunlleld's, just below Savings Bank. WANTED KNOWN.—I,OOO Costumes fashionably made, 12a (id.-J. Cosgruve and Co. W7"ANTED KNOWN—Charles Kelsoj TT & Co. have a large and choice assort ment of Silver Jewellery, and as they keep no imitations, they guarantee everything they sell to be real Silver.—Charles Kelscy & Co., two doors below Mori in s. Ironmongers. WANTED KNOWN—Our Windows will be shown by night this week from li toil o'clock. Come and feast your eyes.— Samuel Coombes _ Co., Queen street. W rANTED KNOWN — In Jewellery Charles Kelsoy & Co. keep no imita tions; real silverand real gold only. A beautiful assortment of Ladies' Gold Dress Rings, suitable for Christmas presents—Charles Kelscy Se Co., two doors below MorV-i's. Ironmongers. ANTED -Wh«i you are in Hobson street Co. '. and see tho largo and choice stock of Mosgiel Tweeds just opened for the coming season, at Munro and Milhgan's. X\J ANTED KNOWN — 500 Trousers TT and Vests at 15s Gd; a splendid line, worth '27s (kl. — Samuel Coombes and Co., Canada Buildings, Queen-street. ANTED KNOWN—What are those horrible looking things in that Herbal ist's window in Weliesley-street I Why, sir, lie did more for me in three days than all the Doctors did in seven years. Neil and Clili'ord's Worm Medicines certainly are the Best. ANTED KNOWN — Tho largest stock to select Boys' Clothing from is Samuel Coombes' and Co., Canada Buildings, Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN—Great success of Dampier's Fashionable Drapery ship ment from England. Pompadour Sunshades, 2s lid, 3s Sd. ,1s lid ; Carriago do., 5s Cd ; Bluck Chenille Fischus, Is lid ; Coloured Squares, ls; Zephyr do., ls Cd; Children's Print Cos tumes, lis lid; Children's Print Pinafores, Is; Ladies' Superior Print Costumes, 8s lid; Ladies' Fancy Aprons. 9d nnd ls; Coloured Satin Rib bon, ls Id; Indian Muslin Scarves, Is; Coloured Toilet Sets, Itl-At Dampier's Wakcllold-street Shop. "Wf ANTED Known.—Japanese Curios. T V —A beautiful assortment of Japanese Curios are now on view at Charles Kelscy and Co.'s, comprising China Tea Sets, Plaques, Bowls, Jai-s, Cabjno-j.'Glpve Bpxes, Tea Cad dies. Bronzes, &c. These goods were selected by Air Singleton in Yokohama, They are thoroughly rcpicsentativo of Japan, and will be found most suitable for presents at this season of the year. Tho prices aro within reach of all, ranging from one shilling each to nearly ten pounds. Everyone should certainly sec them.— Charles Kelsoy Se Co., 1 doors bolow Morrin's. WANTED KNOWN — Men's (Jood Twood Suits at 2iis, at Samuel Cpopibes' ; and and Co,, Onn____l___ Queen street. WANTED KNOWN-Tliat .1, Knott, a practtenl Stool Manufacturer from Sheffield, hns opened a store al the foot of Grey street, with all kinds of Sheffield Goods, Out lorv, Joiners' Tools, Steel Tools of every descrip tion. Silver-plated Goods, and General Iron mongcry. Good and UHcful Christmas Pre sents. — Noto the Addross—Shelltold Store Grey-street.—P.S. —The Motto nt Sheffield Store is. '• Quality llrst^ Price second." "\X7"ANTED" KNOWN—Tho Cheapest W House iii Town for General Drapery ls Samuel Cootnbos and Co.'s, Canada Buildings, Queen-street. Auckland. ANTED, Readers. Ladies' PrunoUa Button Boots. Children's Button Boots, Best Kid Boots, lurge quantity Children's Boots and Shoes, own make, very Cheap. Newton 1 loot Warehouse.—T. Prosscr. WANTED KNOWN-Neil & Clili'ord's Hop Bitters, 2* Cd a bottle, or a bottles for 10s, are the Purest, Cheapest, and Best in New Zealand. Botanic Dispensaries; Ceurge strcct, Dunedin; and Wellc„ey-stt-oct, Auckland. ANTED KNOWN—It is positively true that Dainpler's is soiling Pollock's Brand of Children's High-log Prunella Boots for Is Gd; Infants' Coloured 'Leather Boots, Is; Infants' Patent' Leather* Strap Shoes, ls lid; at Daropfcr'B Bpqt Sjiop, Victoria-street. WANTED HNPWN-We Jiaiml't all the Goods exhibited by tiie Knir t poi Manufacturing Co. at the Agricultural Exhibi tion, and which wc nre now selling at rcmark ahlv low prices. — Samuel Coombes ~ Co., Canada Buildings, Queen-street, "YirANTEU KNOWN—Great success of VV Dampier's Fashionable Drapery ship ment from Kngland. Coloured Satoon, 8d ; Black do.. 9d; Cream Oatmeal Cloth, lOd; Lace striped Muslin, lid ; Galatea striped Shirtings, fid; Dress Herges, Sd; Chocked Ginghams, Bd— At Dampier's Wakcllold-street Shop. "117 ANTED KNOWN—Dampier's 4th W Shipment of PIANOFORTE MUSIC from Kngland has just arrived—all at fid (no higher price). Ho is happy to inform Professors, Principals of Schools, and tho Public that it con sists almost entirely this time of Piece Music much of it by tho most eminent authors. Tboso who'cah' IjCttei* afford to' pay dd tlian Is for pro clscly tlir ssny 'lij.lti.i*. land n<j);c of it second hand), er -nild now lay in a stock.—At Dampicr b Hobson __ot Shop, WANTED KNOWN—Wo aro Soiling a good All-wool Twocd, suitablo for Boys' and Men's wear, at 2s lid. —Samuel Coombes and Co., Queen-street. ANTED KNOWN.—We aro Soiling good Saxony Flannel nt "!d and Old. Worth double the money.-Samuel Coombes and Co., Quecn-streot. \KT ANTED KNOWN. — Cheap New T V nri(l SccondMiand Ftirnlture.'PotS, Pins, Wash-tubs and Boards, Bedding, Bedsteads, Chests Drawers, Child'sCots.ahd all kina.'of ■ IIousoliQ);! Furniture at lowest prices, at Austen's Variety Stprp, 310, Uppor Queen-street, under_Vopft_ __j__j Institute. "W7 AN'PR R;NOWN. - .las. Scott, T T 'Groeur. No „ ton. -frying ■hOUght all tho Good Tei^s pf A. 11. Nathan's Salvage Stock, Is Selling Tea at lo ftl per lb, equal to that sold in Quo'eh.Btrcet at :ia; Half-chests and Boxes of ln.lan and Fancy Tens at greatrcduction; New Currants; «d; Now Hnlslns, Td; Sultanas; 8d; W. Starch. Id j Sago. Jibs for Is: Tapioca, 31_s for ls; Best Rico, Sd por lb, or Tibs for 1b dd iB, nnd I). Vestas, Cd per doz. ; Small 8. Oil, Bd | Hobart Jams, fid and 7d: Marmalade, 8d : Large Tomato Sirueo, XXI: Worcester Saueo, fid; Golden Syrup, IJd ; Cake Tobacco, Box Matchos. and a Pipo for lid; Washing Soda. lOlbs for Is; Whiting, lllbs for is: Dried Apples. Sd; Best Brand Salmon, Oil; Peaches, lid : Albert Sardines, fid and lid; Honey, fid; and all othor (foods equally Cheap for Cash Only. Goods delivered to all parts of the city. Note the addross—James Scott, Grocer, Karanguhapc Road, Newton, near __££__ WANTED fci-QWN—Wo aro Selling some Choica Shades in LifßtoS, at 43d per ynnl; thoy arc going fast, oply a few isil.tt Samuel Coombes and Co., Qucen-strcot. WANTED.-Wanted to Sell (Cheap), Nelson's Patont Isinglass (loz packets), fid, 5s doz; Nelson's Gelatine (2ozs only), 10d; Lister's Long-live Salts, Is bottle! Persian Shor bct, only Od bottlo; Ginger Beer Glasses, only 4d; Wino Glasses, 2d and 3d; Large Docanters, only Is each ; Glass Butter Dishes, lOd : Jam Dishes with Covers, ou}>' lOd;: I-argc Tea Troys.- Is Od and Da; Whins. 2s!eaojr,-Lot pf Dolls, Cheap; Water Boliioa, Cd, —H. WATT. Pitt-street. ■■■ . ■ ___^_ WANTED KNOWN—Great success of Dampier's Fashionable ' Drapery ship ment fro'tp'England. Real Feathers, 3s lid; Agrctto.'^o. • Is fijl: Oolprired Silk 'TolhVM; Silk Spanisii LaTo (blacfc). 'S4. VB, rffd. "d i Streamer Lace, fid; Tuscan Cotton Lace, 2d ; Silk do,, Ifld j Maltose dq., 3d t AnKquc do 3d; Edgowar Lnoo, 8d | Swiss Emhroidory, 3}d, sd, 7d; Everlasting Trimming, Id. ljrt. and 2d; Frilling, 2d, 3d, 4d; Ladles' Straw Hats, ls lid; Boys' Galatea do., ls Cd—At Dampier's Wake street Shop. "V\T ANTEI) WIDELY KNOWN. FREsITcREAM (From Samp, Morning's Mii.k), At 2 p.ii. Daily. NEW SKIM MILK (From same, by Dr. Laval's Patent Centrifugal Cream Separator/, EACH FORENOON., FRESH BUTTER, ls. TER LB., Hardened in Go.p A/n Chambers. PICNICS apd EXCURSIONS Supplied with NEW MILK in any quantity, ' Chilicd py Cojd Ajp Pfpspss to 50 deg. Fahrenhpit. AUCKLAND DAIRY COMPANY. REFRIGERATING RQQMS AND CENTRI- F'pGAL CREAMER^ At Manoare Bridge, Qneiiunoa, A N T E D PO W N HAPP¥ lIPMES AND FIRESIDE TALK ABOUT PROF. ELLIS'S HERBAL REMEDIES. GOLDEiJ COUGH SYRUP.—None to equal it for Colds. Croup, Hoarseness; Whopping Cough, Asthma, Bronchitis, and a)l othpr L;.)ng Diseases. SOOTHING SYRUP.-For aU ailments of Chil.drcp whilo Cutting Tooth. ... TOOTHACHE and NEURALGIA ELIXIR. —Instantaneous relief and cure. THE WONDERFUL CORN GURE.—Corns Extracted. WORM'CAKES, LIST OP PILLS—Livou Pills (two classes), Antibilious, Asthma, Indigestion. Nerve, Life Pills, Diarrhoea and Dysentery Drops. LIFE DROPS for Bilious, Cramps, Flatulence, Colic, P»i» jp Stomach, Bowels, Spasms. ' SARSAPARILLA.-SJqr,e ?o equal It for all Impurities of the Bloqd. PROF, W. ELLIS, ' i,. PROf. W, ELLIS, .... „ . MEDICAL HERBAL. IE- T, Treats all Diseases, THE BLfSo"D~IS LIFE. If you want the best Sarsaparilla, try Prof. Ellis.. He (Prof. Ellis) kindly offers to the Pfibllo the heßt Liver Pills In town or country; wonderful Corn Cure without paln^ Worm Cakes; euro for Pllos. Testimony dally incr-as- Ing, Secret Complaints of young men cured Medicated Vapour Baths given at all hours.— Note the address: No. 308, Upper Queen-Btrcet (next Young Women's Institute). Hours: From 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Consultation Gratis.



Wanted. r "|T7"ANTED, a Bakor for small goods.— I V V Apply Mr l_sdo__ Maker, Queen-s'. WANTED, Purchasers for Cheap Allot ments at D. F. Evans's Land .Mart, at noon. To-morrow. WANTED KNOWN—That Lennox's Shop will be Kept Open late on Satur • day and Monday noxt, for the convenience of t purchasers of Christmas presents.—loo, Queen , street. WANTED KNOWN — That N. G. Lennox has just opened out a splendid assortment of Leather Goods for Christmas ■ presents, comprising Albums, Pocket Books, Pocket Diaries. Purses, Card Cases, Writing Cases, &c., from lhe lelebraleii lirni of Marcus, Ward, and Co. Open late on Saturday and ■ Monday. 100.Quccii-stroet. WANTED KNOWN.—Not Soiling-oil, not retiring from business; but selling goods at extraordinary low prices. —J. 11, llaiiiian. Draper. Victoria-strcut. ANTED KNOWN, that you can get a flood Suit of Clothes for fil Ts fid at J. Smith's, Queen-street, next United Service Hotol, WANTED KNOWN—The Fresh Bar gains also include Ladies' High-leg Morocco Button Boots, at (is fid; very Superior Kid lloo's^wilh patent vamps), !)3 fid; See., Sec, a! Dauipicr's Hoot Shop, Victoria-street. WANTED KNOWN, Great Reductions in Silks for Christinas holidays. — .1. Smith's, Draper, Queen street. WANTED KNOWN—That Standard Works, by the leading Publishers, can be obtained by monthly subscriptions at A. Hoboltli'sllook Depot, Corley . Buildings, Hob son-street. WANTED KNOWN—We havo just turned out of our manufactory a splendid selection of Clothing for the season.— Sumucl Coombes and Co., Queen-street. ANTED, Buyers of Christmas Bar gains at J. G. Brown's, ParneU.—White Shirts, 2s lid; Jean Hals, Is; Rush Helmets, s; Serge Hats, ls id; Cotton Socks, l!d; Trousers und Vest, 12s fid; Coloured Shirts, ls; Women's Hose, Ild; Umbrellas, lstkl; Coloured Skirts, ls tkl and 2s lid; Children's Socks, Id. flood value can he obtained at J. G. Brown's Drapery, Clothing, and Millinery Establishment, Parneil. \%J ANTED KNOWN—People in search TV of good Accommodation can obtain it at King's Tomperance Hotel, near Ogilvies tlrooery Kstablishpicnt, Victoria-street. ANTED KNOWN—The Best House to Buy Boys' or Men's Shirts, Braces, Ties, &c, is Samuel Coombes and Co.'s, Canada Buildings, Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN, New Christmas Ooods Just Opened.-Boys' Clothing Mart, Victoria-street. WANTED KNOWN—CmtAP Timdek I CnEAPTiMHKn! And all other kinds of Building Matorials, can bo purchased cheaper and better than anywhere else at the yards of 1). Goi.Pi-. Albort street. WANTED KNOWN—We have just opcncil a splendid lot of Ladles' Kid Gloves. Best value ip the city.—Samuel Coombes and Co.. Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN, All Shades in Coloured Silks at fs lid, worth Cs Bd, at J. Smitih's, Draper, Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN—Moro Fresh Bar gains for t'lP Ladies—Grand Lino of High-heel Whjto Sateen Jipote, only Is; High land Danplng on Evening Shoos, Is Cd; at Daiupjer's Boot Shop, Victoria-street. WANTED JvNOWN-Tlio Largest and Boat Selection of Flowers. Ribbons. I,acc, and Hosiery, and at prices that beat all the pulling ami selling oil' Houses in Auckland, is at Samuel Coombes & Cos., Queen-street. miscellaneous 'Wanteds. A GENTLEMAN who has beon trained to Shipping and Mercantile Business is Wanted for a Leaning House in Town. Appli cants must state their experience and uge.— Apply to Z.Y.Z., Box 17, Post-offlce, _ LIVING WONDER.—Geo. Raynes, Butcher, will Parade his Christmuß Ox, bred by A. Muir, junr., Awhltu, to-morrow. Largest In New Zealand. ARE you going to travel this Christmas!1 If so, cull ou Coombes and Co. and in spect their stock of Travelling Bags and Port manteaux; Saratoga Trunks and American Valiccs! 2,000 to select from.—Samuel Coombes and Co., Canada Buildings, __________ _ BOYS' BROWN HOLLAND Holiday Suits, 3s lid; all sizes; at J. Rendell's, Brighton House.' Qrcy : -trcet. OATS FOE HIRE, alongside City jfublio Baths, Customs-street West, witli sails nr _$__{ __^h____ Sfllp. i^UIRIBTMAS IS COMING, and if you _y wish to see all the Novelties for this Festive Season, come and look at our Windows. -Samuel Coombes und Co., Canada Buildings, Queen-street. C~ IITV BUFFET ! CITY BUFFET ! J TO-MORROW (FRIDAY). CHRISTMAS MARKET DAY. T. McKWKN will give to all his Patrons TO MORROW a Free Class of Ale with Lunch. grand Bill of Fare. (~ IHRISTMAS TRADE.—Ladies' Under- J clothing and Baby Linen, Infants' Robes and Cloaks. Doing a large trade in those de partments, lam able to oiler sonio very cheap goods iust now. A large parcel of Ladies' Drawers, Chemises, Night Dresies, Bodices, just marked oil' to sell cheap.—.!. Rcndcll, top of Grey-street. Brighton House. ITIREBH, bWEET, NEW SKIM MILK : (A NOVELTY).-Wonted, the Auokland Publio to try our Fresh Skini Milk (separated with Dr Laval's Cream Separator immediately it is drawn from the cow). Tho Auckland Dairy Cos. Servants will ofler the same each forenoon forward. Orders received at our Dairies for fresh Cream.—Auckland Dairy Co. KEEP your head cool by purchasing from Samuel Coombes and Co. one of their Ashantco Helmets at Ss lis. usual prico 12s Od. ___NE HUNDRED AND TWO PAIRS V/ of Tweed Trousers nt 2s 9d ; ehcap. strong, ns well as low priced. MEN'S SILK DUST COAT'S, well made, 12s ikl, Ss under usual price. -J. ______■ _________________________ PULPIT, Brays and Platform To-night, at St Sepulchre's School-bouse. _ PARTNER wanted with £1,500 to join Established I,oeal Industry; duties, count ing-house, Sf.-Apply ?\ (L Ew!n»ton. Qliecp atreot, ' ' RORT, HUGHES, Bathkoopor, Sana torinm. Rotorua. wants an Engagement to tnko charge of a Boot and Shoo Soiling and -taking Business In a country district. Ho bus bad above iO years of colonial experience, and capable of cutting out and surporintending workmon and keeping books, and is well ac quainted with imported and colonial goods. Should there bo a General Store attached, he 'i-ali tako charge of that also. The strictest in tegrity may bo relied on.—Reference to Mr ('has. Maddon, Hobson-street. Auckland. ITUATION Wanted in Hardware Ware house; as Bookkeeper or Warehouseman.— Thos. England, Temperance Hotel, Wyndhani alrcßt, Auckland. ■■■-'' ' j CJ HEFFIELD STORE, foot of Q i oy-street. i_) — Beautiful Christinas Presents, ijood and useful. Price will compare favourably with any other houso. SEE Goodson's Alphabetical List on last column on 4th page. ; mO DRAPERS.—Wanted, for town, a JL Countor Hand*.—Apply, sfating'cxpcrienco and sahiVy oupcntpd. to C.W.I);; STAnOfllce. ""_--Ik PERSONS Wanted to hear tho • >U!LF Lecfuiifl TpMlgW;' at'B," A* St. SiipiilcliVe'sSchOol-fiousLy'- •■' CJayettP tn Pankruptcy. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In tho matter of "Tho Debtors nnd Creditors Act, 870," and of the sevoral Acts amending the same, and of tho Bankruptcy of Thomas Raymond, of Tc Puke, in' the Provincial Dis trict Of Auckland, in Nov,' Zealand, Settler, a Debtor. Notice is hkheuv givejj that at a v,.qotlng of tlic Creditors of the said Tjiomas Raymond, held m the Biiiluihgs oi the Supremo Court-, house, Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, the 19th day of December, 18S3, at tho hour of 12 o'clock noon, Thomas Muctl'arlanc. of Auckland, Certifi cated Accountant in Bankruptcy, was elected Creditors' Trustee of the propeity of the said debtor: and that tiie said Thomas Macft'arlanp has intimated'to'the Registrar, in writing, his Roouptiii'.o'i fc.f Ihc said Trusteeship.' Dated this 19th day of Doaembcr,lßS3. • C. W. BASLEY,' Deputy Registrar. I CONNEi.- and Cooper, Vulcan Lapc, Aliok l'and, Sqlicitfirs fpr tlic pcb'or, TN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW J. ZEALAND, NORTHERN JUD|PHL. ijisfirjdif,- ■ ___;.:; IN BANKRUPTCY. , lii the matter of " Tho Debtors and Creditors Act, ls-tf," and of the several amendments tliorepf, and of tho Bankruptcy, of H_nkV SMi'iif, a Dobjor. Tins is to notify that Henry Smith, of Auck land, in the Provincial District of Auckland, and Colony of New Zealand, Dealer, has this day filed ; a statement that he is unable tQ mppt his ongagc ments wilh his (Veilltdrs. The First .Meeting of Creditors to bo lield nt tho Supn^mo Court 1 Buildings, at Auckland, on TUESDAY, tbe eighth day of January, 1881, at the hour of twelve o'clock noon. Dated at Auckland this lfjt|( |}ay of Decem ber, ]bS3.' __- _. _. . G. W. pASLKY, Deputy Registrar. Thomas CqTTEn, Splicitqr far the Debtor, Shortland-street, Auckland. ; piTY SCHOOLS DEMONSTRATION. NOTICE TO PARENTS AND OTHERS, The above will tako placo TO-MORROW (Friday), 21st Instant, Ji) the DOMAIN (if weather is fine). The Committee would be glad to see as many of tho Parents present on tho Ground ns can make it convenient to attend. \ A Rootli for sale of Refreshments on tho ground. i The Publio aro requested not to Interfere with • the line of procession. J. G. CARR, Chairman of Committee, [ /^LEES, Glees, .Glees, 'To~-night,, at St, VJT Sepulchre's School-house,



To Let TO LET, Newmarket, .-roomed lions 2l)s per week, and Two .-roomed Cottagi 10s and 12s per week.—William Dinnison, Agei Newmarket. TUTET, One" Unfurnished ]{oom wit use of kitchen. Tcrins moderate.—A pp Star Oillce. TO LET, at Newmarket, nico Cottagi of six rooms, opposite the Rcserv Every convenier.ee. Rent, 10s.—Apply to F. < Clayton. T" 0 LET, Furnished House, North Short Four bedrooms, parlour, dining-roon I kitchen, etc.; good view, und central positioi Terms moderate.—B. Tanner, 8, Queen-street. TO LET, New 7-roomed House with out buildings. View Road.—Edwd. Wayte,. Mercantile Chambers, Oi LET, Bedroom and Sitting-root with use of kitchen.—Apply l\lrs I'earci Nicholson Cottage, I'itt-strcet (near Grey -street TO LET, a Shop and Five Rooms i; Wakefieldstrect; gas and water laid on.- Apply on premises, or to Mr Salmon, Butcher, l~y\o LET, a Cottage, 4 rooms, in Lome JL street: rent, Ss.—M. Carr, Bootmakei Victoria-street West. fE"\O LET, Newmarket, one !)-room House fi. and 2 Collages ft rooms; rent, 20s, 10s, am Vh .—Wllliatii llinnison. Agent. Newnuirket. THO LET, in Fcrnleigh-street, Ponsonby JL a House of five rooms and kitchen, twi rcg. grates and cooking range ; water laid on —Apply W, Keves, or second house in Wood street from Franklyn Road, T~~ 0 LET or Sell, a Nice New House, « rooms and porch; well-finished; rcgisto grate, colonial oven, cupboards, water laid in sink, nnd every convenience; good position splendid view; will be let cheap to a ro'jpcctablt tenant.—Apply Mrs Hough, Grocer, Threi Lamps, Ponsonby. TO LET, new House, bay window, livt rooms, soldiery, large tank, etc., John-st. Mount Kdon. —Inquire on premises, or nex door. Mr lliirlc's. TO LET, a good Farm of about 20( acres. Plenty of bush and abundan supply of water. New House of live rooms anc pantry. Nice position, and only 20 miles t'ron town. Rent low.—Apply I). F. Evans, Lane Agent, (juecn-slreet. (Sl3) O BE LET on Lease, 110 Acres, mon or less, situated at WaiJcomiti, near Rati way Station: suitablo for Market Garden oi Strawberry Beds. Easy tonus.—Apply Richard Bon and Crawley. 81. Queen-street. TO LET, at Mount Eden, Two Six roomed Villas, with bay window verandah, four fireplaces, with register grates tank, cellars, and outhouses; gas laid on situated a little past Smith's 'Bus oillce.—Apply Jesse Stokes, Mount Eden 7-ROOMED HOUSE To Let, cornoi of New and Dublin-streets (olf College Road), rent 12s per week ; also Offices in Queen Rlrect.-Apply at Bennett's Drapery Warehouse Queen-street. "VTORTH SHORE.—To Let, two Large A-\ Houses (n good positions.—R. and It, Dudcr, House Agents, "VTEW Six-roomed^ House tp Let, with J_l scullery, pantry, wash-house, gas, water, &c.; centre of city; line view,—C, Williamson, Estate Agent,' Vulcaii Lime. Lost and Found. LOST, in Newton, last Tuesday, a Spaniel Bitch, with the name Charles Shaw en graved on oollar.--Finder rewarded by leaving sarao with Mr Yates, Barber, Karangahape Rood. lOST, Sunday morning, roan coloured J Setter Dog—" Bang."—Reward on return to Mr Reid, Park Road, opposite Hospital. LOST, in Queen-street, 1 Plain Gold Link Stud.—Finder will he rewarded by leaving tbe same at the Star Ofllce. OST, at Arch Hill, a Lady's Silver Watch with steel albert attached.—Finder will be rewarded on returning it to Mr Webley, Octagon House. Great North Road. LOST, yesterday, a Green, Red, and Bluo Parrot.—Anyone returning same to Mr Mason. Lower Hobson-street. will bo rewarded. LOST, on Monday morning, between Napier-street and the foot of Cook-street East, a Gold Locket with li'lady'a likeness in it. The finder will'be rewarded by leaving it with Mrs Way mouth, Napier-street. ' OST, iii (iroy street, Terrier Dog (Brown).—Finder will be rewarded at Mr Storey's. Crey-street. ' LOST, Black Hack Mare, branded RN on off rump. V (in circle) on off shoulder. —Apply Thomas Lilt, Livery Stables, (jueen-at. QTRAYED, fropi Liverpool-street, about KJ ii week ago, r.n English Setter Pup.—Ro. «nrd on return of Bame to Mr Montague, Jcrmynntreet, THE Owner of tho Heifer and Calf run ning on my Paddocks at Mount Albert will please call on mo at 5, Mercantile Chambers. —Edwd. Wavtk. I7IOUND, a small Spar, marked CT." The . owner can have same by paying oxpenses. —Patterson, Devonport. Ecclesiastical. riHRIST CHURCH, ELLERSLIE. V 7 —The Opening Service of this Church will be held on SATURDAY, December. 22ud, nt/ p.m, ' ' OLY TRINITY CHURCH, DEVON PORT.-A Sale of Needlework, Fancy Goods, and Toys -..ill bo held in Hie uovonport Hall, North Shoro, on'Fl-lday a«d Saturday, 2!st and 22nd December, commencing each day at 2 p.m. Promenade Concert on Friday even ing; Gift Auction on Saturday ovoning. Ad mission. Od. Board and Residence. POSEBANK HOUSE, DEVONPORT, _L _ — This House is opened with every coh: venience for Boarders, and can be rcUc'jl flppn as first-class. Sui(cs of Rooms.; Wj'nlP Av,u Shower Biitlra,. Terpjs li'iodiirnte.'— _. H. Hooper, P/oprictpr; BOARD and Residence for two Gentle liioii, or married lady and gontlcman, in Vincont-strcot,—Apply Star OiHco. GOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL, HOBgftN-43TF»EET, Board and Lodging 20s per Week Single Room 25. por Week OLD CLUB PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE, Eden Orescent, has Vacancies for a Single Gentleman, also for Lady and Gen tleinan, with privato sitting-room if required. Plunge and shower bath, E"l LESLEY HOUSE, Wei.-eslkv-st., Auckland (Thrco doors West from Hobson-street). HOARD AND RESIDENCE. A good Table kept; lofty and well ventilated Bedrooms, Plunge and Shower Baths, and every convenience to ensure tho comfort ol Boarders and Visitors: Terms, £1 per week. M. MASON (late of Wclling'on), Proprietress., Medical. FOR WINTER COUGHS and Bronchia,! IKKITATION, TRY AICKIN'S SYRUP OF EUCALYPTUS with Hypop'hosßhile 01 Lime and Qowrie! ' " ' For Incipient Consumption and Chronic phesi Affections; '.'Aickih'--yrubof'E\iCj;iyMi)3, will Hypophogphitp Qf llflip and Qplnino, vi mos' cprtalnly KltiiratiVc and cnrati vo. Try It for B'hokoihtis and Asthma. Address:— THE PHARMACY, Qukkn-stkket. THE Rest Preparation oxtant for promot ing Hair Growth is Dr. Erasmus Wilson'; LOTION FOR THE HAIR. It is prepare* from tho original formula of this eminen authority by Chaklks Butchkr, I'harmaceu tical Chemist (Victoria and Now Zealand) junctfcn of Pitt and Orcy-streeta. Auckland. ROSELINE for tiik HAlß.—This ele gant preparation completely eclipse every articlo of a similar kind now bofor the public—Price.-Is fJd a bottle.—-Harlane Apotliecqfics''Hall. TOOTHACHE CURE — Instantaneou Rollef-ODON'rALGIC-lB per bottlo. ---¥. C. BHAIILAND (opposite Post-offlcp), WQ R M £ All children sutler from them. If suspected, ask for the Certain lure, SHARLAND'S WORM POWDERS, ipdcko Apothecaries' Hall, opposito Post-otllcc SEGRETTIS INSECT POWDER.—Th best and most reliable ip tbe market I perforated canisters, Prico. ls Gd, —y. < Shabxand, Ap.qthocqrif-' Hall, FLESH FORMING FOOD im litfant AICKIN'S FOOD FOR INFANTS prepared locally from malted ceroals, a cording to tho recipo of Baron Loibig. It is « approved bubstiwte for Mothkr'B Mlts FATTENING, NOUniSHINO. and IaVIQOBATINQ. Sold in CftnLatPi-i1 a* '* *•• -•h%Y!,.Kk pharmacy, QUEEN-BTK-KT. RATS! RATS! RATS V- U< SHARLAND'S PJICSP-lQft PAST . Rfltß Pftt H .rppdlly, and a,io; no smell. ' Pi'lde, Oho SMUIhg a Bottle. F. C. SHARLAND opposite Poslomco. DR. ARNOLD'S PENNY RQYA AND STEEL_PJLLS.—Tho most popuh modlolno of the day. Price, 2s fid a box.—Col rilal Agont f. C. SnAB-AND .opppsite tho Poe oillcc. jagg— ■ T-iidcrs. m O B U I L HERE EXTENSION OF TIME. Tonders will bo received until Noon MONDAY December 21th, for the Erection ar Completion of a Villa Residence at Devonpoi North Shore. EDWARD HARTLEY. Architect. mo build, er: Tenders will be received until Noon MONDAY, December 31st, for the Erection ai Completion of a Storo in Albort-Btl-ot. EDWARD HARTLEY. Architect, "XTORTHERN RIVER STEAM NAY J-l GATION COMPANY (Limitbd). Tenders arp invited for Provid.ring the Coi pany's Steamers Minnie Casey, Durham, ai l{ina,on the Khlpara, as per conditions at r oflloo. Also, for -Supplying Ship lia _ n ' g „co Stores for 12 Months to th _ _onipany's Boats. p"or list at my office, _' o „_ora to, saiit in by noi oh SATUP.DAY,' gpth Da-ember, instant T IOWOst W ftpy tpndc'rTiot necessarily accepted, ~ 9i W.'LODDER, Manager and Engineer, gpptl_mc<l on First Page,



j For Sale. 10, I T7IOR SALE, a Light Double-seate is, IJO Waggon, in good order—without resorv it, —to-morrow, at Hunter and Nolan's Sale Yarc - T7WR SALE, small Bread Trade, wit! th JL1 horse, curt, and harness.— For particular ly apply Star ortiee. - TfjtOll SALE, Cheap, Country Lands a 3s JL' D. F. Evans's Land Mart, To-morrow, a c, noon. THOR SALE, Goodwill, Stock-in-Tradeo - JL first-class paying Manufacturing Business D. No positive knowledge required, Terms eusy. :i, Apply to Geo. L. Thompson, corner of Vtilear a. Lane and High-street. 1710R SALE, Cottage and 4 Acres good J Land, planted; grand building site; open 5, ing for nursery.—"A. X.," Star olilce. FOR SALE, by auction, atD. F. Evans's Land Mart, to-morrow, at noon, splendiil !, Building Allotments at Epsom, Newton ltoad, ), and elsewhere. " TnOR SALE, in Anglgsea-strect, a first - JL 1 class Allotment, 33 x 118, fenced, and well ; slocked with fruit trees, all bearing. — For further particulars, apply this ofllco. FOR SALE or LEASE, the Exchange Hotel, ICamo, in full working order.—Apply - at once to W. J. Courtcnoy. or to It. Jcnkinson, .• Builder, Lornc-streot. '|710R SALE, 3 to 8-roomed Houses and JD Allotments; £20 deposit.—Grant and ' 0 Crossan, 177, Queen-street. 1710R "LEASE~I76O6 Acres, 200 "In ? English Grass; good Building. Rent, £125. . —Grant and Crossan, 177, Queen-street. ■ T^OR SALE, a commodious, well-finished r .mj Hesldenec,'situate. lin close proximity to ; the Domain ; the aspect is northerly, and coin ' mauds a mugnillccnt view; 'busses pass the I door at frcitueiit Intervals.-For further particu lars and terms, apply to T. Leigh Wliite, 12, . Seller!!, Buildings, l-'ort-street. 3 TjIORSALI. a »-6 1 finished Verandah .J_ Cottage in Leamington Road (off Valley t Road), .Mount Kilcn ; t'l'u cash, balance on Huilil ing Society's principle. Also, several good ) Allotments; £3 cash, balance can remain at 7 I per cent.—Apply at Surman's General Store, I Mount Eden Road. i JTIOR SALE, a Large Well-built House ' JL of 8 rooms, with bath-room, wash-house, and large garden; gns and water laid on the I premises, all well drained ; entrance hall, 1.1 x5; situation, Selwyn-strcet, closo to Ponsonby '„ Road.—J. Williams. Tailor, Victoria-street. FOR SALE, by auction, at D. F. Evans's Land Mart, to-morrow, at noon, Rich • Rural Fern Land at Pukekohe. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, Villa Resi donee, Mount Eden, li rooms, out-build- I Ings, orchard. Sec Capital site; volcanic land. No reasonable olt'cr refused. Very easy terms. —Kdw, Wayte. 5, Mercantile Chambers. F" ' OR SALE, Comfortable Cottage, three rooms. Karldon-streot, Parnell; large Al - l-.uucnt; praud view of Hobson's Bay and tlio , Kemuera district, Verandah Cottage, 4 rooms and scullery, Clarenco-strcet, Devonport; two • minutes from wharf. Seven-roomed Cottage on '■ the Beach Road, near Victoria Wharf. Also ■ several other Houses and Building Allotments at North Shore and Mount Eden. Particulars ' on application. Several small Sums to Lend on mortgage at current rates.—B. Tanner, B,Queon ■ street, 1710R ABSOLUTE SALE (a rare chance iMj for Forwarding Agents or 'Bus Proprie tors), those well-situated Premises, comprising Five-roomod House, with bath-room, wash houso (with eoppor boiler), register grate and kitchen range and every convenience. Also, splondid Stable; accommodation for 25 horses, including stalls and loose boxes. Water and ' gas laid on throughout house and stable. Special convenience for washing horses. The whole embracing I-ots 59 to CI, William.trcot, 112 feet frontage by 110 feet deep. Prico. £',10. The purchaser having the option of taking at a valuation—Gas Engine, with Chalf-cuttex, Maize and Oat Crusher, and Pump (complete and working).—Apply to J. R. Randcrsp-,1, Land Agent, Mercantile Chambers. OR SALE, 180 A.WO Farm, 30 miles north of Auckland; water frontage, bi weekly steam communication and easy access byroad. Six-roomed dwelling and ample farm buildings, two ucros garden and orchard, fully planted. Twenty acres ploughed, fenced, upd in grass or cultivation, remainder ti-tree Borl and light bush ; all ploughuble land and ml nil r ably suited for hop growing;. Price, oply -JSO, easy terms.—W. Mcl£iin}try, No'.B, Queen-street, Agent. _ FOR ABSOLUTE SALE, the Easiness and Goodwill of a Livery Stable, cstab-. Hulled oyer 20 years, in the. most central part of the city; the whole coinoern being a profitable and lli.tplaas. investment for any man desiring to acquire one of the largest and best-.payihg monopolies, nnd which is cauahjpof still further expansion. The stopk of Horses, Carriages, Ciius and other Vehicles can, willi the whole working plant, be taken at a valuation. The Freehold and Buildings can bo secured on ex ceptionally easy terms, or a Lease of tho Pre mises can bo arrangod. — For details and all further particulars apply to W, L Mitchell, sole Agent, 8, Mercantile Chambers. Queen-street. SUMMER CHANGE.-In the pretty Village of Howick, 2 hours' drive from town, can be Rented n Hl-roomed House, situ ated on fl acres of ground well planted with trees. This place is close to the sea, of which there is a beautiful view; and for anyone re quiring a pleasant residence for the summer months, it would be just the thin;'. Daily 'hv,s to aud from town.—Apply lo G. L. Poacoeke, care of Mr T. L, White, 12, Schcrlf's Buildings. ALLOTMENTS For Sale at 22s 6d por foot, suitable tor working men, in Pon sonhy; Business in Victoria-street, fixtures, furniture. Sic, £80, must be sold, owner going South; Splendid Allotment jn Bayfield, very large, £90; Grace-street (PonsOnby)—Allotments _3 as por fuqt; Devonport—Allotments at £2 12s per. foot. A long list of city and suburban properties, Houses, Allotments, Shops, &c„ open for inspection.—Wm. Gulliver, Coombes' Chambers. UST OPENED, a Splendid Selection of Millinery at million prices. — Samuel Coombes' and Co., Queen-street. "" O SELL OP, £ET, a Comfortable House in 'Ahglcsca-strect," containing 6 rooms, with gas and water laid on, and Kitchen rangO, The allotment is l;\r_iv planted, with fruit trees; two rooms c(\ii"be added at small cost.—J. M. q»d J. M_ybri_ Laud Agonts, Fort-street. ONEHUNGA.— Allotments for Sale in Queen-street and Arthur-street,adjoining store of the undersigned. Also. 8 Allotments (nearly J-acre each); splendid vl^yjf; pi Vising ground; two minutes' Wjd- KOIU my store,— _____________ ' "\TOaY SELLING—A really good Family JJI Long Cloth, at 3s 9d per dozen; 31 inches wido; at Samuel Coombes and Co.'s, Queen-st, 1"10 TAILORS. — An Old .stahUsiied Business to be disposed of j pi .sont pro prietor retiring with competency. — Box 1?4, Po-t office, Auckland, mO YACHTSMEN AND OTHERS. For Sale, the fast and well-known Yacht Toy, coppered and copper-fastened throughput. Will be sold a bargain.—Apply to ". l' . CHARLES BAILEY. Yacht Bullde.r. Sec. Customs-st. Wes,t. piTY PROPERTY FOR SALE. i QUEEN-STREET, above Girls' High School.— 1 Cottage of t rooms and lean-to, range and watet; only built four year's; grand viow; r.U-tihont 80 feet deep Immediate salo, £450. ' NELSON-STREET, liear. Victoria-street W.— Very.desirabloG-roonied House a,nddot_ehed kitohon; boiler, copper, gfts, and fixtures ; fruit garden; qil6luicn,t 30 feet by }92 foot, ! QUEKS--TREET.-A Building Allotment near Girls' Higji Sc^op). | - D,. f,TvAKS, LAND AGENT. \ filfSAlM BY THE UNDERSIGNED 300 SACKS FEED OATS 200 ~ MILLING OATS 10Q „ N.Z. MAIZE 60 „ FOWL WHEAT Also, always an hand— Wood's Floob, Bran, Sharps, Chaff, f Onions, Canterbury Potatoes, Auckland 1 New Potatoes, Corned Beef, &c. ' Wholesalo and Retail. '' ALBERT AND ROBERT EATON. PRODUCE MERCHANTS, s Fort-street (next toCustoms-house). I ff\ O, MILLE li S, FOR SALE, vory superior NEW FLOUR a MILL MACHINERY, just imported — fitted with all the latest improvements, comprising i pairs of French millstones, an Amevi&an En - rackasmutter, also 3 25ft. English silks, togethot , with driving .car coniPlotc, suitable to bo driver '• by steam or water power. Also, separate oi with the above, 117Hn. Canadian turbine, wsitci wheel. • 'The above are a very sunprioi' class of ma chlnery, and havo been specially manufacturer for the colonial truda. To parties requirinp o such, au opportunity seldom occurs of obtain n ing aucli a superior lot of machinery. 3. For further particulars address by lotter t( "Mill." St Ait olllco. «. "T_ E V O N P Q Ii T MJ NORTH SHQRB, h F O P, SALE: c- GO Quarter-ajre -ettlons, in good positions, Wil in oa kb\& cheap, r ■ a Oholoo Allotments in Domain-street, p,ea English Church. 1 Large Lot near Mr J. P., Russell -. 120 x ISC Terms vory c^sj. i Lots, -17 33it on Lake Road, and odjoinini Flagstaff HUL "' , 0 11 Good Allotments, 11 x 125, near Mr J. B Russell's, 20s per foot. M\i-t ba sold. -Lots (volcanic) in Kjvfr-airoet, 108 x 118, wit) twocottscc* &>&. very cheap. il Let u;st;r fti'striot School, good view, 91 x 11! ' - Price £200. S-Roomed Houso in Domain-street, quit?, Prico £250. J* Apply to °- P., % «, RXJ»ER, "* Devonport Store. = F, G. E WII{GTO? ESTATE AGENT (E.tadubhed 18 Years), ~ AdSNT yon Queen Insurance Company. I, Capital, £2,000,000. FOJt SALE, Mr Edward Woods's eligible Pr> pcrty at Rocky Nook, £36Q. WANTED TO BUY, ft Ct-roomod House i of ' SymondEalreet. id WANTED TO BUY, a Gentloman's Resident 't, in Albert Park. WANTED TO BUY, a Gentleman's Resident in Parnell. ~ WANTED TO BUY, 2 Acres of Land, and S, 10-roomed House, near town. WANTED, a Purchasor for the Goodwill of Of Young Ladies' Seminary, turning ove iltl nearly £2,C00 a year. WANTED, an Opening for a Smart Hij_ inC t Man, having £2,0.0 at comni»__. - FOR SALE, Shops. Ho,_i fl Cottugea, Alio J. ments, and Far'- B i v " the hc-.t parts of th _ City, and nD _ r __ _lio,'-.t> AHotiucnts i m- i___rKook. g_______TO_ n.v OK 4<>a" GALLON NEW \VATE n« TANKS. on „ he. El TKIOIUPH. Tho above aro of very good quality. ~ W. & G. WINSTONE.



Public Notices. d T>UBLIC Opinion To-night, at St c JL Sepulchre's -School-house, at 8. 11 CJPECIAL BANK HOLIDAY. t t BANK OK NEW ZEALAND. f • WEDNESDAY, the 2nd January, 1881, will 1 be observed as a Special Bank Holiday at tho j Head Ofllce, Auckland. D. L. MURDOCH, General Manager. i Auckland, 20lh December, IS:-:. : ' /CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST. -Young \J Men's Christian Association.—Tuesday, 25th inst., at 8 a.m. Tickets. Is each. Please apply at once for tickets, which may ho hau from Members of Committee or at the Room?. DOAUI) OF EDUCATION CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. The Christmas Holidays for Schools in and near Auckland, nnd at ihc Thames, will bo from MONDAY, the 24th December, to TUES DAY, _Pth January, both days inclusive. School Committees of Country Districts can arrange lhe Holidays at their discretion, subject to the Regulations. By order of the Board. VINCENT E. RICE. Secretary. AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY! (LIMITED). All Accounts now due for Gas and Coke, which remain unpaid at 5 p.m. ou MONDAY, the 21th inst., will become payable in full, with out discount. E. B. PARSONS, Secretary. "\rORTHCOTE * PONSONBY FERRY -Ll COMPANY. IN LIQUIDATION. All claims against the above Company are requested to be sent in to the undersigned not later than tho :ilst l>cccmbcr instant, when a dividend will be payable. W. L. MITCHELL, Liquidator. 8, Mercantile Chambers, Queen-street, 17th December, 1883, "VTORTHCOTE Ss PONSONBY FERRY -Ll CO.IPAN V. IN LIQUIDATION. Shareholders who have not already paid the amount of Calls due by them arc requested to do so without further delay. All persons indebted to the said Company for Freight are hereby notified that Legal Proceed ings will be taken for the recovery of such accounts unless paid at once. W. L. MITCHELL, Liquidator. 8. Mercantile Chambers, Queen-street, i7th December, 1833. LIST BETTING at the Scotia Hotel, Hobson-strcot. Longest current odds laid from 5s upwards. ONEHUNGA. -NOTICE.-Mr Francis Norris, of Hardington's Flat, is appointed Collector on behalf of the Funds of the Auck land Scripture Gift Association. The distribu tion of Prizes will take place on Friday, 21st ins!.—S. Rout. Hon. Treasurer. /CHILDREN'S SPORTS AT NORTH vy COTE.—Mrs Lind has erected in her Bay view Gardens, Northcote, a Merry-go-Round. This will be a groat boon to t\\c Juvenile Visi tors to Northcote. Chargo for each very small. JUST OPENED—2OO Cork Helmets for Men's wear. Clearing prices, 7s (id. worth Ite Od.—Samuel Coombes, Canada Buildings, Queen-street. * "VT O T I C X The Sawing and Planing Business curried on hitherto under the name of "The Devonport Sawmill C 0.," will from this date be carried on under the name of J. A. WALKER Se. CC All debts due by. and owing to, the old llrm will be paid or received by Messrs Sims and Brown. DiOVQiiport. North Shore, Dec. 17, 883, r\LARKTEST I M O N I A L. NOT I C & Subscriptions for the above will he received by tho Treasurer (Mr John l_imb) and the undorsigned from such persons disposed to suhsoribe who may not havfe been waited upon by a Member of Iho Committee. J. STODART. Sec, Now Zealand Insurance Buildings, Auckland, Decembers, 1883. Business Notices. AT SHEFFIELD STORE, all kinds of . Best Steel Tools, direct from the makers. No Merchant's or Intermediate Profit. ALIVE OX,—CHRISTMAS BEEE.- Geo, Ray-oS, Butcher, Parnell. will Show his Christmas Ox all alive, with tho motto, " Advance Parnell." DEAFNESS I—Those distinguished Lon don Aurieulists' (Doctors Harvey aud Pritchard) infallible remedies. Descriptive pamphlets forwarded on receipt of stamps for past age.—T, B. Hannaford, Auckland. CHRISTMAS) UAKES. • -The undersigned bogs to inform his Customers that he will supply REAL POUND CAKE at Net Cost of Ingredients during the Christmas Season. JOHN HALL. Otahuhu. J J. HALLIDAY, Chemist, Syraonds • i treet, begs to thank all hands for their kind help, at the late Fire, and begs to inform his customers and friends that he will Re-open in (i ?ew days a little below tho old site, when he liQpos to receive tho same liberal patronage as heretofore. ' STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM at Lind's Bay View Gardens, Northcote. /^HEAI' BOOTS i CHEAP" BOOTS ! ftSLLTNcT OFF. Owing to the depressed state of trade, aud be, ins overstocked, I have decided to offer iho whole of my lar-;o stock of Boots and Shoes at greatly reduced prices, for TWO weeks only. HURLE, Bootmaker, Kavangahape Road. JJ O T I~ C^ E I have just received from Rotherham's Watoh Factory 24 Gents' BEST QUALITY SILVER ENGLISH HUNTING WATCHES, six holes jewelled. These Watches, made to my own order, arc extra heavy cased, and hear the name on oval plate F. H. Lcwisson. Ea,ch Watch is accompanied with a guarantee for two years. Prico, £9. 4-3 F. 11, LEWISSON, QUEE^-STKEIHT (Opposite Union Bank), HOLIDAY COSTUMES.,-Save Dress makers' bills, and soo our Cheap Print Costumes; great variety: 8s fid, 18s ltd, 12s Gil. Stylish and good value, Fisohus, Capes, Dol mans, and Jackets, 50 per cent, under warehouse prices.—J. Rcndell's, top of Grey .street. TAPESTRY CARPETS at English prices.—ln addition to tho Lot advertised last waefc, I have bought a Warehouse Stock, and am selling them at s Bd, ls lid, 2s. to 2s Cd. Good patterns, and roally cheap. Country ens. tomors before buying their Now Carpet else where should see them. China. Mattings. Linoloums, and Floorcloths at low prices.— ..Rcndell's, Brighton Houas, lop of Grey-street, OAVED F R O M F I R E." Another Proof of tho SUPERIORITY of HERBERT H. SMITH'S Stoves, was given last night at the FIRE. When ono of the Houses was on Fire, two persona saw one of my Stoves in tho fireplace, and knowing tho famous namo they bor. for PORTABILITY, and being WROUGHT IRON, they tumbled •'» out of the fireplace and carried it across the road and threw it down on the path, as it was rather Hot, i If it had been Caat Iron, a,nd built in, it. would havo bo.co destroyed or' broken to pieces in removal. Send for Price List, Also, during tho Fire H.H.S. tpok some views ot It while burning. Copies can bo had. Purchase some Shares in H.'H, Smith's ART UNION q{ PANORAMA'a^d'STOVES. INGRAM AND CO., ENGINEERS AND MACHINERY FITTERS. ' Contractors for Evory Description of Factory 1 Fitting, Pattern Making, Castings, Turning, Pipk Sch-wing, &c„ &c. F Aw. WOODWORK in Connection with 1 Machinery Madk. f Plans Prepared and Estimates Given. ' AGENTS for All Descriptions of AMERICAN MACHINERY, j Lubricating Oils, fto. OiSic and Works: corner, c? Victoria and coburg-strekts. _ -.-..,„ ... . ■ % TRY THE |_ « TTURECT OUPPLY OTORE p °? VOR t y jz; CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. h W Fein S ). H NEW YEAR'S GIFTS. L O kor _ g \y NOVELTIES IN VASES AND ? LUSTRES. h I. for o» BARGAINS IN WORKDOXES AND r . h S DESKS. FOR c 3. CLOCKS AND ORNAMENTS. »• _? FOR h t K ~ FLOWER STANDS AND FLOWER „ W POTS, l c H YARIErfIN TOYS. f w LADIES' BAG- AND BASKETS. ? '• FOR , ►h LAMPS AND CANDLESTICKS. C ? NICKEL SILVER' AND POTOSI £ SILVER FORKS AND SPOONS. f i--on °" tl TABLE AND DKSSBRT KNIVES. ~ _ FOR _ in W CHINA. GLASSWARE. TINWARE, .« AND BRUSHWARE, =c fH &c. Sec, Sec. 30 S ALL NEW OOOOS, A MAONtFIC-N. C a _ VARIKTV, A.NJ) MAi;V+I.LOL'SLY E S LOYv PRICES. _ a p j !r HV THK 2 53 H TTVIRECT SUPPLY DTORF, I [ ie H I !" Money. 1 TIATO £10,000 LENT on Bnildinj fll "' Society principles, 0 r on other term to suit borrowers. Allotments bought an Houses built on Weekly Payment Systei Mortgages and Loans negotiated. See List i Propertie. for sale on 4th page, Blx per cen allowed on money deposited for investment. C Williamson, Land, Estate, and Fiuanci Agent and Valuer, 8 Vulcan Lane.



Personal. IF MR PAGE does not call for the Poodle lie lcft|in Manukau Road, it will bo sold to defray expi-nscs. THE GENT who took a Brown Silk Umbrella, by mistake, from Canning's last Friday evening, and left another one in its stead, will uliligo liv returning i! tn Canning's.-• My umbrella had It.H. utitou the handle, nnd a label inside with my iinnie in full.—lt. Hobbs. "VirilO- YOUR TAILOR? Coombes. TV Because he givi s the Best Value, toa-ethcr with the Largest Stock of Tweed lo select from, nil thoroughly shrunk, and at prices that defy competition. MATRIMONfAL.-Out-s.eH.ers can positively rely on introductions through Hannaford's Auckland Agency to suitablo females of Irreproachable character; inviolable secrecy assured. Sporting. "VTORTIIERN JOCKEY CLUB AS (WHANGAKKI-KAMO) SUMMER MEETING, jgjf FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, JANUARY 11 AND 12. ABOUT £100 TO BE RUN FOR. Nominations close next SATURDAY. Decem ber 2>, with tlic Secretary, Whangarei, cither by post or telegraph; nisi, at Mr Percival's. Whangarei Telegraph Oflh c c:nsesat v p.m. Auckland horses Carried HIKE by s.s Wai taki. Programmes at Mr W. Percival's oillce. GEO. K. ALDERTON. Hon. Secretary. A UCKLAND RACING CLUB. i'be presence of Dogs on the Racecourse having become such a nuisance. Poison has been laid lor their dcstruetioii. WM. PICRCIVAL, Secretary. Auctions. TO-MORROW, 2.:50 p.m. AMERICAN APPLES. Ex City of Sydney, (from San Francisco. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. AT ARTHUR'S MART. 1 i\f\ CASES C.OOD AMERICAN L\f\f APPLES. TO-MORROW. THE HAYMARKET. i\ WELL-BRED WEIGHT CARRYING CA HACKS, from West Coast LARGE THOROUGH BRACE COACH, iv good order. ALFBED BUCKLAND. TO-MORROW, at 11 o'clock a.m. CHRISTMAS MARKET. ARTHUR'S POULTRY. PRODUCE. FRUIT, AND GROCERY AUCTION MARKET. ARTHUR'S MART. POULTRY DEPARTMENT. Fowls, Chickens, Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, Pigeons, Canaries.. Fancy Birds, a pen ol" Crivo Comrs Good Side Saddle and Bridle PRODUCE, FRUIT. AND GROCERY DEPARTMENT. Kidney and other Navy Potatoes, Old Potatoes. Onions, CabbagOß, Carrots, Peas, Beans, Herbs,. Rhubarb, Bacon, Hams, Clicose, Butter, Flour. Sharps, Oats, Wheat, Maize 9 kegs Taranaki Fresh Pat Buttor 20 kegs Pastry Butter FRUIT—Ex City of Sydney from San Francisco, 100 eases good Apples Fine Whangarei Lemons, Plums., superior Wai kato Goose berries GROCERIKS.-Lemon Peel, Confectionery. Biscuits, Lollies, Toa, Sugar, Cofl'ee, Vine gar, Sauce, Soap, Vestas, Matches, Raisins Om Sale Privately. Second Floor, FURNI TURE DEPARTMENT. :;iTi Household Furnituro and Effects in great varioty, etc., suitable for all classes, English, American, and Colonial make; Pictures, good Pianos, Sewing Machines, Poranibu tators, Staves, Ovens !■■*• 'i TO-MORROW. PRODUCE SALE. DRAPERY, MILLINERY, FANCY GOODS. W. DOWDEN WILL sell toy auction at the Exchango Mart, Queen-street, Tomorrow, at II o'clock, Potatoes. Maize, Oats, Bran, Apples. Cheese, Bacon, llain3, Sugar Tea, &0., Sec Sec. Also, Stock of Drapery Millinery, Fancy Hope's, Sec, &c. 1 JOHN LEYDON.] TEDWARD LEYDON TO-MORROW, AT II A.M. JOHN & E. LEYDON will sell at their Central Commercial Sale Rooms, Queen-street— : FOWLS, DUCKS, 1 Suite iv Cretonne. 1 do. in Horsehair, l do. In leather, Damask and Horsehair Couches, Easy Chairs, Dressing Tables, Wasbstands, Spring Mattra9Bea, Iron Beds (Double and Single), Sowing ,-, Machines (Hand and Treadle), American r1 Cooking Stoves, Knlfo Machines, Fancy Gothic Tables; Ladies' Work Tttbleß, Pie j tures, Saddlery. 20 boxes Tea. Sugar, Pota toes, Onions,: Buttor, Hams, Bacon, Cheese, Crockery, E.P. Goods, Cutlery, Tweed Suits, Men's Shirts, Table Cloths, Glassware, &c. TO-MORROW, 11 o'clock; ;:' \i t : CARBINES & TAYLOR ; ' , WILL sell by auction, at thoir Central Sale-rooms, to-morrow (Friday), at 11 o'clock sharp, • '--■■■ ■ • • ■ ■ POULTRY—FowIs, Ducks, Turkeys. Geese. Pigs, Grand Variety ot Singing Canaries (Christmas presents). Pure-bred Cochin. . .China. Fowls, 1 Excellent Fltchct Ferret In -, breeding"cage ' ' ..'' !:- ■■• ■'•- ' ,'t PRODUCE-Prime L-t ot Cheeses (must be cleared). Prime Canterbury Bacoh and H Hams, Prime Taranaki Butter iw lb pats. Coast Eggs, New Corned Butter,. Beef and - Pork in kegs and casks. Prime Lot New . ; Potatoes (Kidneys, Sutton Flourballs, Pink Eyes, &c„ &c), Maine, Oats, Wheat, Sharps. Bran, Chaff GROCERIES — Sardines. SalmoD, Herrings, Jams, Currants. Raisins. Lemon Peel, Tea in boxos and J-chcst_, Coffee and Choco lato, Chocolate and Milk, Coffee and Milk, Tapioca. Sago, Rioc, Salt, Picnic Biscuits, Spice, Ginger, Bine, Stirch, Brown Paper, do Bags in Roams, Oatmeal, Sugar, Candles, Kerflfiese, Soap, Flour, &c, &o. • , , r , f -;., FURNITURE— Chcfronioi's, Drawers, Couches. ' >J Tables. Fancy Goods, Jewollcry, and General Assortment of Drapery, &c.. Sea. , : t CARBINES & TAYLOR, , m Auctioneers. W, S. COCHRANE] ' [JAS. DACKK THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27. VALUABLE NEW PIANOFORTE, DRAWING-ROOM SUITE, BOOK CASES, VELVET PILE CARPET, VENETIAN BLINDS, MIRROR, SIDEBOARD. . V; DINING TABLE, ICE SAFE, DINING-ROOM AND BEDROOM FURNITURE, GAS STOVE, KITCHEN UTENSILS, GARDEN ROLLER, LAWN MOWER, Ac., &c, He. 2 GOOD DAIRY COWS. At the Residence, St. Stephen's Avenue. , TTVIIE Subscribers have receivied instrtic* ! X lions to sell by public auction, at the resi- I dence, St Stophcn's Avcnuo (last house on left hand side), on Thursday, 27th instant, at 11 j o'clocs,. . ... _ i THE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, cony 3 prising—Handsome New Cottage Piano h forte (by Honing and Spungenberg), * Drawing-room Suite in Cretonne, Cre> ' tonne Curtains, Tables, Book Cases, 1 Velvet Pllo "Carpet, Hearthrug, Vene tian Blinds, Mirror, Pioturcs, Book*, n Clock, Fender and Irons, Skleboait}, Dining Table and Chairs, Ice Safe, C«r ---4 pets, Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Hair 3 Mattrasses, Feather Pillows, Marble-top h Washstands, White and Gotdware, 2 Wardrobes, Client b Drawers. Book Cases, Mirrors, Dressing Tables, Writ < lag Tables. Ann Chair (leather), Battik,'' Matting, Linoleum, Hall Tnble and Chair, Filter, Bltada and Rollers, Black 0 Marble Clack, Gas Cooking Stove and ' : ' . Utensils. Dresser, Meat Safe, Mangle, 3 Washing Machine, Tubs, KiiifoC'loanW _ Machine .Coffee Mill, Churn. Milk Panp. Crocker'-, Glass, &c.; Garden Roller, ' Lawn Mower &c.,<yc. 2 DAIRY COWS. * SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneer*. 5 W. S. COCHRANE] * fjAS. IUOK-l i MONDAY, DECEMBER 24. i XV OißDJtliOf TIIE PO-LIC T_UST_E. 1 .0 ACRES, OKAIIU. a j In Estate of J. N Brothnvell, _ocesse_'. THE Subscribers havo received instruc- & tions from T. Macffwlane, Esq., Agont; S Public Trustee, to sell by pui.lc auction at _ .their New Land Mart. Queen __.«, miMonday. -' 21th instant, at 12 o clock, | PART OF ALLOTMENTS 133 and 117. '? Parish of Ofcab-, County of Maisden. * , conJtaiuiiig,«i*vrcr.., • ~,. RvTirrv A. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, — Auctioneers.