returned yesterday afternoon, and was in tho girl's company until tea timo. After tsa she returned to her room, where she had left Mulrooney asleep. A few minutes after her entrance into tho room one of the inmates, who wa in the doorway of the room opposito to that occupied by tho two, noticed Mulrooney point a pistol at the girl anil im mediately heard the report. She also saw the girl fall and another shot fired at the victim. Mulrooney then pointed tho re volver towards the right side of his head, shot himself, and fell on the lloor over his victim. Dr. Garneau was sent for, and on his arrival he found them both barely breathing, and they soon died.

CHILD DROWNED WHILE BATHING.

[by .E-KonAPH.—own cop.r.F-sroNn-X..]

C-MBKin._, this day

A sad case of drowning occurred near Cranston, about 10 miles from here, on Saturday last. Three ladies, among whom was Mrs Sharp, Cambridge, went to bathe in Pokaiwhcnua Creek near its junction with the Waikalo river, the latter lady bringing two children with ner. One of tho children, a little girl of about four yoars, having boon stripped, was called upon by tho mother who was in the water, to come in and be bathed. The child went m at the wrong placo unobserved, and was immediately carried away by tho current. The mother attempted to rescuo her, but tho child never again appeared on tho surface. Search was immediately instituted for the body, but ns yet it has not boon found.

EPSOM HOUSE SEMINARY DESTROYED BY FIRE.

Insurances, £1,450.

A _AR_R ten-roomed house at Epsom, in tho occupation of General Stoddard, and Well-known as the Epsom House Seminary, was totally destroyed by fire on Saturday night. Tho outbreak was discovered in one of tho back rooms by Mrs Stoddard shortly beforo midnight, but the flames had then obtained such a hold that the inmates had scarcely more than time to escape in then night clothes. Hollis's 'bus, en route from Auckland to Onehunga, was passing at the time, and a number of the passengers lent assistance in saving furniture, a small por tion of which was rescued. Tho building was purchased several years ago by General Stoddard from Mrs Lewis. Nothing is known of tho origin of the outbreak. Mrs Stoddard was awakened by the smell of fire, and then found tho placo in flames. Thero aro no suspicious circumstances con nected with the occurrence. The insur ances are as follow :—South British—House, £200; furniture, £700 ; pianos (which were saved). £100. National —House, £1)00 ; fichoolroom, £150. General Stoddard lost tho whole of his clothing and certain valuablo books and maps.

AUCKLAND RATIONALISTIC ASSOCIATION.

Tub inaugural meeting of tho above Association was successfully held last even ing in tho Lome-street Hull, which was crowded to the doors ; indeed, so great was the throng thnt extra forms had to bo placed along tho passages. Mr A. Campbell, President, occupied the chair, and delivered the inaugural address. In the cour-o of his remarks, he said that their Association traced its origin to Roman Catholicism, inasmuch as it belonged to onoofthelatestdevelopmentsofthateruption of manly and courageous f ree-tbinkmg whicli brought about and consummated the 1 ro te^tant Reformation. The local causes of the extension of free-thought in hew Zealand were situated at Dunedin, where through the energy and outspoken bravery of Mr Robt. Stout and a few other gentle men a powerful association bad been formed, through i whoso agency similar Associations had been established in Christchurch, Wellington, and Wanganui. Here the work of organisation had been actively initiated by Mr W. H. Webb, a Gentleman who had but recently arrived from England, where ho was a member of the National Secular Society. Tho utmost auc-ess had attended his exertions, and, although only a month had elapsed since the first circular was issued, that crowded meeting gave promise of a prosperous career Their arrangements were not yet ouite ' settled. Committees had been appointed to undertake tho formation of •a, literary and debating class for young men to meet on Sunday morn ings, and of a Sunday school for children t.o be held in" tho afternoons, while tho even- In. meetings would, for the present, consist of readings, debates, literary papers, and lectures and musical selections. Professor Cailliau and Mr W. H. Webb wore engaged in the formation of a strong orchestra and choir, and they confidently expected to cany the undertaking to a triumphant suc cess He thought they could not do better than endow their association with the secular advantages which all the Churches afforded their members, and this could best be done by mutual help and good organisa tion Their objects were to inculcate the study of nature and of science, rather than of theology, and to practise and thus preach by their example, as well as by pre copt, the lessons of true morality, it should be one of their primary duties to pay _0_ in the £, to discharge faithfully their duties as men nnd citizens, and to extend to Others the freedom thoy claimed for them eelves. He hoped tbey would be able tv assist in filling up the so-called " bottomless nit" with the devils, ogres, and super -titious fancies of theology, and in plant ing over it tho tree of knowledge After A laudatory reference to the liberal tone and spirit of the press of the city, the Chairman concluded by reading the rues and regula tions of the Association, which were also those, as he explained, of the National Secular Association of London. Mi: W. H. Webb advocated aggressive Freethought accused the Churches of a woeful lack of that charity and tolerance which they rirofessed and then entered upon a gSScriticismoftheßible. MGeo. Cle ments.aftercommendingtogeneralattention the Wanganui "Freetfiought Review,' and reading an extract from it, went on to point out that-the so-called " wide-spreading of infidelity" which tho clergy were so con, -tantly bewailing was not nng moro or toss than the diffusion of intelligence,, Mi W. Cooper counselled moderation and forbear ance, deprecated any intolerance of tone or spirit towards the orthodox or their pastors besides striking a parallel between the foundation of Christianity and the formation ot that association in the fact that both were inaugurated by 13 men. In their case, however, he thought they could claim tho distinction that tbey had not a Judas amongst them. Alternating with tho speeches various musical selections and recitations were rendered, viz., a pianoforte duet from The Poet and Peasant" by Miss. K. Campbell and Mr W. H. Webb i as a pianoforte solo, fantasia on airs from "La Traviata ;" read !__■ "Tho Bad Boy Tries to Convert the Tnidol Boy," Mr Gerald Dillon ; as a duo* fw niano and violin, Bocchemu's pretty £le P Minuet, the Mteß (jrißta, recitation, " Shamus O'Brien, Ml J. J Kenedy. The musical selections wer- good, fir Dillon's reading was highly- Tmusing, and Mr Kennedy was a first-class XcuSnary treat, demonstrating effectively the gentleman's histrionicpowe:. Mr C-Dplr, in a eulogistic speech, moved ft vote of tFanks to Messrs Dennedy and Dillon, and it was passed with acclamation. txex* Sunday evening's business is entitled, a flight with Ingersoll."

Messrs Hunter and Nolan sold about 100 bales of wool this afternoon Long wool in grease brought from s_d to 61d per lb, »d fong wool washed 7Jd, while a nul auantity of merino wool realised 7Jd. fflessrs Ireland, Warnock, Sutherland, and Potter wore the principal buyers. Several tenders we.ro received to-day by the New Zealand Frozen Meat Company for cutting down Britomart Point, Emily Place, _nd adjoining places. They will not, how _ver, be opened for the present, pending arrangement of conditions between the bodies interested.

The following mining telegrams were ie ceived this afternoon-.-From the Pvinee Imperial: " Two hundredweight specimens .rT-topes No. 2 section west. (Signed) GS CLAnK," From the New Find : Cut No 1 reef in Arizona tunnel, showing gold. Sef looking well-lSigned) Hugh Mc- LIVEB."

A jneeUne of the Hospital Committee .^Sthisafternoon butjnobm.- BBSB Of importance hadbeen transacted up

LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

(Pit. k.s. Waihora at Bluff.)

Tho New Bishop of Sydney,

LONDOJf, January I.—Rev. Dr. Barry, the newly-elected Bishop of Sydney, was con secrated in Canterbury Cathedral this morning. Amongst the clergy who assisted at the ceremony was Dr. Perry, late Bishop of Melbourne Dr. Barry proposes leaving London for Sydney on the 14th proximo. Kaiser William on European Peace. London, January 2.—At the New Year's Day reception held by tho Emperor of Ger many at Berlin, he predicted that 18S4 would be a year of peace amongst the European Powers. Tho Oraugo Riots in Ireland. Largo masses of Nationalists and Orange men who had assembled at Dromoore, County Down, for demonstration purposes camo into conflict-yesterday. The Orangc mon numbered 20,000, and are reported to have commenced tho disturbances. A large body of military in town had been placed under arms in readiness for any affray, and were at onco marched to the scene. They charged the crowd at the point of the bayonet, and before order was restored a large number of Orangemen received bayonet wounds, some being of a very serious character. Tho Triplo Alliance Tho terms of the triple agreement which has been entered into botween Germany, Austria, anil Italy arc published this morn ing. Thoy stipulate an unreserved alliance between Italy and Austria, but they oxoncrato Italy from assisting Germany should that country be engaged in war with Franco. Salo of French Stato Railways. The French Ministry have decided upon selling the Government lines of railway to privato companies, and negotiations with this object have already been entered into. Egyptian Affairs. It is stated that Ismail Pasha, who abdica ted the Egyptian throno in 1877, and who has since resided in Italy, is intriguing to bo restored. The Egyptian authorities are unfavourable, it is reported, to tho inter ference of Turkey in tho suppression of the Soudan insurrection. A proposal has been made for a reduction of the salaries now paid to Egyptian officials.

In reference to the formal demand mado to Croat Britain by the Egyptian Govern ment for aid in quelling El Mahdi. re bellion in the Soudan, it is rumoured that the British colonies will grant tho assist ance asked for. It is also considered probable that in such a case the Powers will require England to guarantee the safety of foreigners in Epypt. It is estimated that thereat _ 15,000 Egyptian troopsarailablefor defence. This forco Sir Evelyn Baring, tho recently-appointed British Diplomatic Agont and Consul-General in Egypt, con siders to bo insufficient.

Franco a_4 tfce Triplo Alliance.

The treaty which has beon arranged between Germany, Austria, and_ Italy for mutual protection and assistance in timo of war is condemned by tho French Press, and the French Government are, it is said, pre paring a protest on the subject. Rev. Sydney Lantoou, the newly-ap pointed Bishop of Riverina, has deferred liis-depart.ro from England until the autumn.

Her Majesty is making the necessary pre parations for tho publication of a further volume of her "Journals in the High lands." The London press is almost unanimously opposed to France interfering in any way with Egyptian affairs at tho present time. It is "rumoured that Earl DutTerin, the English Ambassador at Constantinople, and who visited Egypt on a civil mission early last year, is again returning to Egypt. Professor Owen, C.8., the celebrated anotomist, has been knighted. The death is announced of Herr Laskar, a prominent member of the German Parlia ment, at the age of 54.

PROPOSED AMALGAMATION OF METHODIST CHURCHES.

The United Froo Methodist Assembly.

The annual Assembly of tho United. Free Methonist Church in New Zealand opens to morrow, most of the delegates having already arrived. Tho Revs. Worboys and Redstone arrived last week, and hy the To Anau today the Revs. C. IVoi-oys, J. White, JL Baxter, and R. Taylor (former ps»sior of tho Pitt-street Church) arrived. On this oecosion the proceedings of the Assembly will bo watched with extraordinary interest, for tho principal question that it will have to consider is tho ratincution of tlio proposed basis of union betweeen the Wesleyan Methodists, Primitive Methodists, United Freo Methodists, and Bible Christian Methodists, which a conference sitting at Ohristchurch Inst year drew up. By a happy coincidence tho Annual Genoral Conference of tho Wesleyan body is to open its sessions at Wellington this week, and will, thcrcforo, bo simultaneously considering tlio selfsame pro iect, while tho annual conferenco of the Primi tive Methodists, now in session at Dunedin, has already c.rrlcd by 22 votes to i a resolu tion in favour of tho Union. As for the Hiblo Christian Methodißts, whoso strength lios in tho South, thoy have already signi lled their acquiosoene with the proposals Tho action of the Primitive Methodists Bible Christian and Freo Mothodists is subject to re vision at Homo, but no fear of opposition is entertalnod, whlla tlio Australasian Conferenco, which holds its thernilal soasion at Christchurch in September next, has tho aiipromc control over the wesleyan body. A similar union betwocn tlic various bodies of Mothodists has been effected m Canada, and a movement towards tlio same end is now proceeding in Victoria. In duo time probably tho Methodists at Homo will follow tho good example sot them by their colonial co-roligionlsts.

DEPUTATIONS TO THE MIN ISTER FOR PUBLIC WORKS.

HUNUA. A deputation from Hunutt, consisting of Mr . S. Cossey, senr. .(Chairman of tho Highway Board), and Mr Geo, Hirst (a trustee) waited upon tho Minister for Public Works (Hon. E. Mitohelson) this morning with reference to the inaccessibility of tho district through want of roads. Major Harris, M.H.R., introduced the deputation, and in do ing so he said that tho Humia was in greater need of roads than any other district in the province, and therefore worse off in that respect than any othor. Even wool had to bo taken out on horses' bucks. Mr Cossey said that such apologies for roads as thoy had were in " a frightful condition." If no relief or keln were afforded the settlors, thoy would have to leave a district which many of them had re sided in for upwards of £0 yearß. Mr Hirst said that they had applied for a loan of £3,500 under tho Itpads and Bridges Construction Act; and if they could have eot it thay would have been enabled to Sffect tho necessary repairs without seeking Governmont help. Mr Cossey added that they had been informed, however, that only £5,01;U had been allotted for the wholo county, and that their share of it would be about _M>, which would just suffice t.o mako about 20 chains of a six-mile lino of road. The opening up of the district by good roads would wall repay the Govcrnmenc, for they would tap a large block of confiscated land, some 20,000 m area, which was now unsaleable although tho land was of 8(Tiio <1B()n. Mr Mitelielson replied that he-did not see his way to promise anything towards the maintenance of these roads. As, however.. there was a block of Government land on tho nther side of tlio Wairoa Kiver, which the de putation thouiht could profitably be sold if these roads were mado,.the matter lay within tho province o£ the Minwtor of Lands- and on his return to Wellington he would sco tho Hon. Mr Rolleston with relation to it, and suggest the advisability of improving tho access to the cltstrict with a viow of dealing with tho confis cated land. As tlio district Board had already -DDlied for a loan undor tho Act, he might inform the deputation th»t the allocation would tako place in a day or two, so that they might then havo somo funds wherewith to com mence c p nations. Papakura. In answer to -fr Mitcholson, Major Harris said that he had arranged for an interview on behalf of the Papakura people, who wished to make some representations for the improvement of tho railway approaches at that place, but ho had not soon them in town to-day. He did not know whether they would carry out their in tention to sec Mr Mitohelson. Mount Roskill. Mr Potter (Chairman of the Mount Eden Highway Board), waited upon the Hon. the Minister for Publio Works this morning with reference to the dangerous character of the railway crossing at Mount Roskill and arranged , to drive him out there at one o'clock. The pro posal of the Board is that a bridgo should be constructed over the line at that point so that traffic and foot-passengers may not have to pass over the rails. v Newmarket.

Arrangements have been made by Messrs MossM.H.R., and Clayton for the reception on Monday next at 10 a.in. of a deputation from Newmarket in regard to sanitary and othor

Thomas Cavan, who sustained injuries to his spine through his horse rolling over him in Queen-street on Friday Ust, is doing very well in tho Hospital. He had a vory good night last night, and strong hopes are entertainei of his r.oeovery, which must, however, take a very long timo.

The following tenders were received by Mr Grey, architect, for the erection of-a villa residenco at Kingsland Road i W. Beid. £235} Wrigley and Hnneock, £2si (accepted); Hardy, £255; Doyle, £255; Davies, £267; Sayevs,£274; Lyncli,£2/9; Jones, £280 s MeLauchlin and Standing, £281 • J. T. O'Connell, £253; Rose and Clarke, £295; Julian, £297; Lynds and Harper, £320 ; Greig And. McColl, £325 ;

SPORTING NEWS.

Tho Takapuna J.C. Summer Meoting.

The following weights for the above Meet ing were declared this afternoon :— T.J.C. HANDICAP, 1 mile ti furlongs. st lb St lb Salvage .. ..9 7 Kuvious .. ..72 Yuba Bill.. .. 812 Mitrailleuse ..7 0 Libeller .. .. So Vortex .. ..0 0 Kalo .. .. 710 Snider .. ..00 Woodpecker .. 7 7 Soukar ..00 Fishwoman ..77 Taupouri .. ..00 Rewi .. ..77 Flageolet.. ...17 Kenilworth ..7 7 A.H. .. ...17 STEKPLBCHASK, 3 miles. St. lb. St. lb. Chandler.. .. 12 7 Fly.. .. .. 10 0 Woodpecker .. 10 7 Yuba Bill .. 10 0 Barbary .. .. 10 7 Christmas .. 10 0 Harkaway .. 10 t Shotover.. .. 10 0 HURDLE RACK, 2 miles. St. lb. St. lb. Chandler.. .. 11 12 Christmas .. In 0 Wookpeckcr .. II 0 Fly !) 7 Harkaway .. 10 7 Shotover.. .. HO Barbary .. .. 10 7 Nigger .. .. il 0 Yuba Bill .. 10 5 W.M. Pkrcivai., Haiidlcappor. Acceptances aro due on Friday next.

W.VNtiAxri, this day.—Odd Trick is scratched for all engagements at tho Wanganui Autumn Meeting. Patera is scratched for the Cup, and Hippona for the Flying and District races.

SUPREME COURT.-CIVIL SITTINGS.

This Day.

(Before His Honor Mr Justice Gillies.) AI.I.KY v. Banks.—This was an action for specific performance of agreement to purchase certain land at Hikutane. Mr Alexander for plaintiff, and Mr Tolc for defendant.—Plaintiff alleged that he did nil things necessary lo entitle him to such performance, but that Mr Hickson, land agent, had no authority to nialco an agreement. — John Edward Hanks, gum dealer, deposed that he was the defendant in this action. He know the plaintiff. Towards tho latter end of tho year 1832 he spoke to Mr Alley about some land which he understood would he for salo, as he was disposed to treat for certain sections. Mr Alley referred him to Mr Hickson, his agont; saw Hickson and entered into an agreement with hini for the purchase of tho same at a specified rate ; gave Mr Hickson a promissory noto; met the bill within a few days of its becoming due ; saw Mr Alley, who desired him to pay the purchuso money to him, alleging that thero was a dispute between him and Hickson. Defendant said he was hound to meet the bill, but us caution was necessary he wished to pay Hickson in the presonco of Alley, and agreed to see Alley at Kidd's Commercial Hotel before he took up the bill; he behoved it was on tho 21th March last; ho could not sco- Alley at tho hour appointed, and went on to tho laud agency, Queen street; Mr Hickson demanded the monoy, and said Mr Alloy had advised him lo sue for the amount of tho hill; he paid Mr Hiekson by cheque, and Mr Hickson gave up the bill. Accompanied JJlr Alloy to tho Thames that evening, and told )|iih ho had paid Ilipkson: Alloy expressed regret, and said, "1 wish you had paid me;" lie took possession of tlio land; and turned several of his horses on to it; he paid Mr Miller, solicitor, of the Thames, the balancoof the purchase money, and instructed him to got the deeds; ho believed the agreement hud not boon carried out, as he had not received any conveyance.—By Mr Tolo; Prior to meeting the bill lie was not aware that Hickson had exceeded his instructions; did not then know tho nature of tho disagreement; ho did not think to Inquire Into Mr liiekson's authority, as Mr Aj|ey had referred him to Hickson.— His Honor SiSkcd If Mr Alexander could show him any case whero a Court of Equity would enforce a portion of lhe agreement without the other; the claim must be tor con,ploto c.q;iity between tho parties; tho agrccnienf was for f ,vo Bcparate allotments, but was so mixed up that tho ono could not ho dissociated from the other; tho several transactions wore included in one promissory note; His Honor merely threw gut tho bint?. —Mr Tolc having mado some remarks, Mr Ale-apflor Said ho was not prepared tq with the u.sc.-- Theodoro W. Hickgon, land ageilt, depose^ that he made un agrcoment with the ypndor for the sale of the estate (document was put In ovi r ilenco); ho was to got &>0 an aero for those sold to Sir Banks; ho informed Mr Alley of tho terms, and Mr Alley was satisfied ; in) saw the usrooment botween witness and Banks; |lu> pro missory noto was paid on the Cth April.—By Mr Tolo: Hodrow the agreement; ho was to survey, subdivide, and submit tl.o plan; ho sold tho allotment to Mr Banks before ho completed the survey, hut it was done with the cognizance and approval of Mr Alloy, who fixed tho mini mum price.—To ills Honor: Had often been over tho eslato with Mr Alloy, and know pretty well what ho wanted in proportion for tho various sections. Tho salo of tho estato was held on tho Hth of February.—By Mr Tolo; Mr Alley did not express doubts as to Mr Banks's solvency, nor did ho say he did not like the man, nor his modo of payment. Ho was willing to pay the money to Mr Alley, but not until the convey ance of the land was completed; had also a claim upon Mr Alley for surveying and advertising. This was tho plaintiffs cuso. Mr Tolo submitted that plaintiff i-ust be non-suited, for the roa-ons prcvioufly stated. His Honor said it was clear that Mr Hickson was Alley's general ngont in connection with that estate, and tho actions of Mr Alley showed that Hickshn had full power to sell, and nothing would have oeen heard about the authority of Mr Hickson to sell, but in consequence of subsequent differences botweon them, tho question of authority is disputed:—Mr Tolo submitted sev eral points for the consideration of tlio Court,— His Honor said Mr Alley was perfectly cogni sant of tho salo of tlio land. Ho referred Mr Banks to Mr Hickson, a3 his agent. When tho bill was given Mr Alloy agreed to it, and did not object, but. left it in the hands of his agent, and altogether it was a ratification of this contract.— Tho Court resiimod at three o'clock. When Mr Alexander informed Ills' Honor that the parties wcro willing that the action should ha with drawn, as their differences had beep satisfac torily arranged.—Withdrawn accordingly/each party paying hi 3 own cpstg. The Court then rose.

LATEST TELEGRAMS

New Plymouth, this day.—Dr, Redwood laid tho foundation stone of the Convent yesterday.* Thero was a large concour^o of persons present. In his address ho spoke strongly against tho Government system of education, and said it was not consistent with what the English called fair play. Ho said tho building would be a credit to tho Catholics, and ho hoped the children of the Elaco would attend to tho school. The •ishop gave a subscription of £21, and a large amount was also placed on the stono.

Christchurch, this day.—Lewis Stewart fisherman, Akaroa, is missing. Ho is supposed to have been drowned by tho upsetting of bis boat in crossing the Akaroa harbour on Saturday,

DISTRICT COURT.-This Day.

(Before His Honor Judge Smith.)

UNDEFENDED CASES,

Judgment went by default for tho plaintiff in the following cases :—F. Ledger v. John Gifford, .31 Ss on a P.N.; E. G. R. Ford v. E. W. Penny, £48 9s 9d, for goods; Colonial Bank, v. C. E. Johnson, £46 lGsGd on a bill of exchango ; L. D,' Nathan and Co. v. Henry Raftori, £57 19s 4d on a P.N defended cases. Waikato Coal and Shipping Co. v. Wm. Reid.—Claim, £85 13s 7d fur freight. Mr Button for plaintiff and Mr S. Hesketh for the defendant. By arrangement between the learned counsel, judgment was given for the full amount. Caled Wood v. John Grayden.—Claim, £34 10s, share of hire of boat.—Mr S. Hesketh for plaintiff, and Mr Thco. Cooper for defendant.—The litigants were partners in the ownership of the scow Olive, and tho claim arose out of a settlement of accounts.

(Left sitting.)

Auckland Sharemarket.

January 14,

Bank of Now Zealand—£2 "s 6d; buyers, £22 us Colonial Bank—Sellers. 13s New Zealand Insurance—Buyers, 7-is South British Insurance—Buyers, 555; sellors, 06s Auckland Gas—Buyers. £0 lcjs Tauplri Coal—Buyers, 17a Caledonian—Buyers. 12s Dcop Lovel Cross—Buyers, 3s; sollera, 3s irt Prince Imperial—22s, 23s Gd ; buyors, 225! sellers, 233 6d Darts—Sellers, 63

New Euroka—Sellers. 2s 91 Success—Sellers, 59 Bd Darwin—Sellers, 3s Sid

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 1884



We aro requested to state that the dramatic performance proposed to bo given in tho Theatre Royal on the 28th inst. is in aid of the Ponsonby Convent, and that tickets for it are now on side at all the book sellers.



Board aud Residence. BOARD and Residence for 3 Working Men, with bath-room. —Apply to Mrs Kemble, Vincent-street South (two doors above Dr. Macdonqld's). " [ VACANCIES for two or three Gentlemen Boarders; comfortable home, and good table kept.—Mrs Carey, corner ot Cook and Nelson-streets. "O OSEBANK HOUSE, DEVONPORT. jLV —This House is opened with every con venience for Boarders, and can be relied upon as lirst-01-53. Suites of Rooms; Plunge mid Shower Baths. Terras moderate.—J. R. Hooper, Proprietor. TWO ROOMS, furnisjied oruhfurnls'hed, with uso of kitchen.—ls3, Grey-stroct. BOARD and Lodging for a respectable Working Man lp liarangahape Road; terms, 18s (wa°hin. included).—For address apply Mr Cox, Draper, Karangahape itoad, Newton. , r(OVE R'N O ll" BROWNE "HOTEL \JC irOBSON,STB-sE'r\ Board and Lodging ~- .. ~ SOaporWesk Single Room jasper Week LD CLUB PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE. Eden Crescent, has Vacanciea for a Single Gentleman, also for Lady and Gen tlcman, with private sitting-room il required.



Wantcdi WANTED, at once, a Good Waitress. — Apply Flagßlufl'Hotel, North Shore _ "ViTANTED, a Man who understands V 7 horses and can drive, and make himself generally useful; references required.—Apply to Hunter and Nolan. ANTED, a Baker ; must be a good all-round-hand.— Apply No. 13, STAR oillce. WANTED, a Baker.—Apply to W. Finlay, ICybcr Pass Road. WANTED, 4 good Carpenters; none but good hands need apply to P. Glceson.. WANTED, a Competent Head Circular- Saw Hand for Ohaupo Sawmill.—Apply at Waitemata Hotel. WANTED, 10 good Pick aud Shovel Men. —Apply to Conlon and Regan, Dublin-streot, Newton. ANTED, a Barmaid (private bar); references required. — Apply Albort IIole! : W" ANTED, Two Men to work basils.— Apply Ireland Bros.' Tannery, Pan niure. WANTED, a Groom with references,— Apply to G, Holdship. WANTED, at, onco, Improvers and Apprentices to the Dress andMantle i na I; ing,—-Airs Woatherly, '-'8, Quecn-strcot. ANTED, a few Btitton-holo Makers, for white shirts.—Apply C. de LKaii, Durham-street, corner of Albert-street. WANTED, by steady, cnergotic Young Mun. a Situation as Salesman, or other trustworthy position, where energy, activity, and address are required ; 13 years Manchester experience; excellent testimonials. — "G,A.," Star ofllco. WANTED, a Man nnd Wife (without family preferred) to tako charge of a small place in tho country—man to milk and tako chargo of kitchen garden, wife a good lanndroßS.—Apply Thames Hotel. TIT ANTED, a Steady Young Man as » T Light Porter.—Apply to A. Sneddon, 02, Queen-street. WANTED, by a Young Man of respoot. ability, a situation in Store or Place of Trust; good roferencos as to character and ability,—Adilrrss "H.D.H.," Star olllco. WANTED, Situation by Unencumbered Couple—wife as housekeeper, man gene rally useful; accustomed to horses; highest references.—Address '_________ Star ofllce. WANTED, a Handy Man or Youth to draw a lady's light invalid chair.—Apply ollloe of thi3 paper. WANTED, a strong Youth.—Apply at Johnson's Brickyard, Arch Hill. WANTED, a smart, useful Boy.-—Apply Brown's Supper Rooms, Wollesley-st., Elliott-street. WANTED, a fow Smart Boys at Oled- hill's Cordial Factory, Wellesley-3trcot. WANTED, 2 Strong Boys as Appren tices to Blacksmithing.—Apply Victoria Iron Works, Victoria-street East. WANTED, a Situation as Ladies' Com panion or Help; no objection to house work if treated as one of tho family.-—For address apply Stak ofllce. WANTED, a good General Servant; must know how to cook; no washing.— Mrs Willougliby, The Nook, Uppor Symonds street. WANTED, a good General Servant. — Apply to -Ira ,t. M. Brlgham, corner of Hardingo and Grahum-streetg. WANTED, a Thorough (leneral Servant; must bo a good plain cook; no washing; references required. -Apply to R. It, Bartlett, Photographer. Queon-street. WANTED, a General Servant; refer ences required.—Apply to Mrs C. S. Sliaylo George, Grafton Road. WANTED, a Situation as a Machinist. —Apply, hi' letter, tq " Machinist," Star ofllce. _ ■ ' WANTED, at once, Cook, Laundress (12s, 16s), Housemaid, good Needle woman, Nui'ije, largo number Generals—first: class places for town and country. — Mrs Eisinarc.. WANTED, a Smart Errand Boy,— Apply T. Prosser, Newton Boot Wine house, Karangahapg Road. WANTED, General Servant. — Apply Mrs Aloy, Alton Rpad, WANTEp, Immediate Employment, town or country. Advertiser has large oxporienco amongut stock ; is a good accountant, Would nol ho averse to opening up new country if ho could moet with a man of somo capital willing to Join him,—Address, by letter. El". Star Olllcu. WANTED, a Thorough Genoral Ser vant, also a Niirsegii'l; references re quired.—Apply after a p.m. to Mrs J. W. Brook held, Seallold View KoaiL WANTED, a strong, active Girl about 15 or \G ns General Servant.—Apply to- Mrs Mcckau. Epsom. WANTED, a respectable Girl as Nurse maid.—Apply to Airs Banks, Logun Bank, Jcriiiyn-strcct. V%7"ANTED, Situation by a Steady Man T T (:l), rido or drive (single or double), milk or garden: two years in lust situation ill Auck land.—Apply to G. 11. Layers, Seed Merchant, Queen-street, Auckland. WANTED, Board, separate Bedroom and Attendance for an elderly gentle. man.—Apply, stating terms, to FP, Star Qitlee. WANTED, four Respectablo Boarders in private family; homo comforts, single bedrooms, house well situated in St. George's Bay Boad, ParneU. For address Star olliec. ~VSJ7"ANTED, one or two Boarders; single T ? and double-bedded room's; shower and plunge bivt'i. Terms, £1 per' week, including washing.—Mi's Brown, Alton Itoad. "\Ok7"ANTEj), a Partner in a lucrative V V business which is ca'pablooi thpgreufcst extension; tho prolits are very largo indeed ; innst have guild business abilities and capital of £2,ooo.—Address "Pm'tner," Box 21U, P.C.Auck. land, WANTED, a Partner In an established Manufacturing- Business,—Apply S.T., Bta it olllco, WANTED, Tenders for 12 months for Grains at the Great Northern Brewery. —Apply Succoinbc and Son, Kyher Pass. WANTED, Tenders for Cutting 1,000 tons of Firewood ; to close on the 18th of January, 1831,—Apply to B, M. Butterworth, Manurcwa. WANTED, Business Men and others to know that Atkinson and Mathcson, of Stiehbury's Buildin.u, Collect Accounts on a Now American Principle, and which gives no oli'once. WANTED KNOWN—War through all Now Zealand amongst Bottle Dealers. Millions of Bottles Wanted fqr KxporL—Bottlo Depot—Opposite Mr Giobo-s's, Ho-snn-strcct. ANTED to Sell, Paddook of Hay in stacks,—Apply W, Read, Market, WANTED, overybody to see the Stock of Clothing, Shirt-, and Hats at J. Gihnour's, Upper Symonds-street, also a Shop next door to Masonic Hall. Newton. WANTED. —Do you want Money on Frcohold, Personal, or other security J— Apply to J. R. Randerson, Meroantilo Chambers. Bills discounted. WANTED, tho Ladies to know that Munro and Milligan's Millinery Dopart mont is now replete with all the latest English aud French novelties for tho present season, WANTED, Purchasers for Choice and Novel Christmas, Now Year, and Birth day Cards. &o. Fancy and General Stationery at Low Prices. Now Books at Published Price. —H. White, Stationer, cornor of High.street and Vulcan Lane. Auckland. ANTED (Lyceum Hall, Hobson; street) Purchasers for Pianofortes, Palace Organs, Harmoniums (now and second hand). Cash or monthly payments. ANTED to RENT, immediately, a House of not loss than eight (8) good rooms (or two small houses) with olllces, anil gracing near for two cows.—Apply to General Stoddard, care of Mrs Ansley, Grafton Road. ANTED TO RENT, Shopping oi Warehouse near town, suitable foi small manufacturing business, with stalilinf for ono horse preferred.—Apply H. Star Oillcc ANTED TO SELL a Working Joweller's Business; average profit from gpr.erol public, £0 per wook. .Could b( doqblod by working foil the trado, Bonus foi possession, iSO. Two apprentices with smal wages, but equal to journeymen, if purchase desires. Owner leaving New Zealand on ac count of ill-health.—Apply R-Osborno, Workinj Jeweller, Christchurch. WANTED, Ladies to know thatT. Mc Master is soiling Silk Laoo Frilling f o 2d por yard. WANTEP KNOWN—That you cai get flrst-elass Board and Residenco fo lfis per wcoic. nil hioale Dd, at tiie Sydney am Melbourne Cafe, known as tliu .oimgWqniDp' Institute. Upper Qucpn-strect, surpassing any thing in Auckland. Strict attention and civilit: guaranteed.—W. GARRJCH, Proprietor. WANTED KNOWN—Atkinson am Matlieson have on thejr Books Propel ' tics of evory description, including Farms 1 Hotels, Boarding-houses, Businesses (town an i country). Properties Bought and Sold, Lease j or Let.—Stiehbury's Buildings, Quecn-Btrcct, WANTEP KNOWN.-See tho upstair Bar and Oonimercial-voom at th , Rising Sun Hotol, Ndwton.—Capt. Hargravi Proprietor. ANTED KNOWN- See Cheap Rooi Papers, from Id roll.—Bennett and Sol » Freeman's Bay. ANTED KNOWN-Mrs Murphy, ( Ponsonby'Road. is removing to bettf " business premises la Victoria-street, next to W ! Williams, Tailor. I "OTANTED —Whon you are in Hobsoi T ¥ streot ca ! and see the largo and choit stock of Mosgiel Tweeds just opened for tt ' coining soOson, at Munro and Milligan's. i "fITANTED KNOWN. — Cheap Ne' 1 TV and Second-hand Furniture, Pots, Pan ', Wash-tubs and Boards, Bedding, Bedstead Chests Drawers, Child's Cots, and all kinds i " Household Furniture at lowest prices, i ' Austen's Variety Store, 310, Upper Queen-tree • under -bong Women1!! InaUtutg, s TITANTEI).—IOO Boy.' Fashionable • • TT Button Sac Suits (all sizes, 7to 12), 1' s Gd, worth 225, ou view outside window.—J. J • __ Lachlan, 222, Queen-street. _o WANTED KNOWN—Charles Kelec Sc Co. havo a largo and ohoice aosoi ment of Silver Jewellery, ava as they keop r iniitation3, they guarantee everything they sc k to be real Silvor.—Charles Ifelaey Sc Co., tv k doom below Mori in a. IronmoilKOi'B, 3 ~\\T ANTED KNOWN— Cheap Timbei a VV CheapTimues! And all othor kin i of Building Materials, can bo purchased cheap 1. and bettor than any where else at the yards



Wanted. - \_\7~ ANTED, Tenders for Removing and T T Rc-ereeting (complete) 2 Cottages from ~ Symonils-street lo Kingsland Road.—Apply to . Abraham Fletcher, Cross-street, Newton. ANTED KNOWN—A good Grocery and Fruit Business in the best part of i Victoria-street for salo (cheap). A splendid chance for an energetic man; owner giving up through illness. From this date, all fruit and . confectionery, and other goods in shop to be , sold at cost price.—Apply to J. Gibbons, Vic toria-street. W~^TED KNOWN—For Sale, 3 Lots, Northcote, .100 each ; Grocery Store ' and Residenco, Ponsonby, £210. Also, 2 Partner - sliips required in local businesses, capital necos • sary each £1,000 and £130.—Apply Atkinson and • Matlieson, Genoral Commission Agents, Queen street WANTED KNOWN—It is positively true that Dampier's is selling Pollock s Brand of Children's High-leg Prunella Boots - for Is 6d; Infants' Coloured Leather Hoots, ls; i Infants' Patent Leather Strap Shoes, Is (id; at ; Dampier's Boot Shop, Victoria-street. OT ANTED KNOWN - In Jewellery Tl Charles Kelsey & Co. keep no imita ■ tions; real silver and real gold only. A beautiful assortment of Ladies' Gold Dress Rings, suitable ' for Christmas presents.—Charles Kelsey & Co., two doors below Morrin _, Ironmongers. ANTED KNOWN, Furnituro Re moved.—The Auckland Receiving, For warding, and Parcel Delivery Agency, Cus tonis-strect, carefully Remove Furniture to all parts of the Town and Suburbs hy experienced incn in the Agency's well-known large and suit ablo Spring Vans, on most reasonable terms. ANTED KNOWN, that every do scription of Crockory and Glassware can be obtained at tho lowest prices at Boylan ; and Tanflold's, just below Savings Bank. ANTED, evorybody to know that Capt. Harorave, late of the s.s. Coro mandel. has become Proprietor of tlio Rising ' Sun Hotel, Newton, where Hancock's XXXX ' Draught and Buttled Beer may bo obtained. ANTED KNOWN—John Bascombe and Co. baying procured the Lease of j J. 10. Fitzgerald's, Ksq., Gumllold, situated near Port Albert, and known as Okahikura Block, a Limited Number of Men will only be allowed to drg. Application for permits to bo made to Mr W. Briggs, Aratapu; or at the Storo on the field, • where all information can be obtained. Any person found digging without a permit will bo prosecuted. Dogs and guns strictly forbidden. WANTED Known.— Japanese Curios. —A beautiful assortment of Japanese Curios aro now on view at Charles Kelsey and Co.'s, comprising China. Toa Sots, Plaques, Bowls, Jars, Cabinets, Glovo Boxos, Toa Cad i dies. Bronzes, &o. Those goods woro selected hy Mr Slngieton in Yokohama. Thoy aro thoroughly representative of Japan, and will be found most suitable for presents at this season ■ of tho year. Tho prices aro within reach of all, ranging from ono shilling each to nearly ton pounds. Everyone should certainly see them.— Charles Kelsey Se Co., 2 doors below -lorrin's, ANTED KNOWN. - Jas. Scott, Grocer, Newton, having bought all tlio Good Teas of A. H. Nathan's Salvago Stock, is ■ Selling Tea at ls Sd por lb, equal to that sold in \ Queen-street at 3s; Half-chests and Boxes of Indian and Fancy Teas at great reduction; New ' Currants, 6d; New Raisins, 7d; Sultanas, 8d; W. Starch. 4d : Sago, ?lbs for ls; Tapioca, 31bs for is; Best Rico, 3d por lb, or 71bs for ls Gd; B. and B. Vestas. Cd per doz.; Small S. Oil, Od; , Hobart Jams, Od and 7d; Marmalade, 8d; Largo Tomato Sauce, lOd; Worcester Sauce, Gd; Golden Syrup, lid ; Cako Tobacco, Box Matchos. and a Pipe for Gd; Washing Soda, lOlbs for Is; Whiting, Hlhs for is: Dried Apples. sd; Best Brand Salmon, 9d; Peaches, lid ; Albert Sardines, 6d and lid ; Honey, (kl; and all otliergoods equally Cheap for (.'ash Only. Goods dolivered to all parts of the city. Noto tho address—James Scott, Grocer, Karangahapo Rood, Newton, hoar Queen's Hotel. VyANTED F N O W N STEPHENSON' Cl 'fEI'HENSOIfk-) GREAT CASH SALE NOW ON, FOR ONR MONTH ONLY. FOR ON'K MONTH ONLY; HAVINT. rrmCHAB-P It. MASON'S SVTOCK OF GENERAL DRAPERY AT A LARGE DIB CQ.-T, ANl> HE HAVING PURCHASED THK SAME OFF 11. FOUNTAINS, WE INTEND CLEARING IT AT ENGLISH COST. ' .THK CIItEAT BOCCKSa ATTENDING OUR LAST SAI.F, DRTKHMINKS US TO OFFER WITH R. MASON'S OUR OWN WELL-ASSORTED AND VALUABLE STOCK AT ABOUT AND BELOW COST PRICE. COST PRICE. / I On Account of the Depressed Stato of Trado and Lateness of the Season, wo havo Bought Largo Parcels of Drapery at a Very Low Prico. Such being the Case, Purchasers will find that thoy can Obtain Goods at a Much Lower Rate than thoy have ever been Offered in Auckland before. I \ Come Early and Tkst the Genuinhnhss ok this Cash Sale Now On. ' ALL GOODS ENTERED DURING SALE 1 WILL HE CHARGED FULL PRICE, l ' MILLINERY, DRESSMAKING, AND TAILORING HY : " EXPERIENCED HANDS ON TIIE PREMISES. 1 ! COSTUMES MADE UP ON TWENTY-FOUR ' HOURS' NOTICE. i ■':'., 1 : QTEPIIENSON'Ci | OTEPIIENSON'D '. DRAPERY AND BALL WAREHOUSE, 1 ICARANGAHAPE ROAD, • NEWTON. 1 . WT ANTED KNOWN, .1 V T The King of Vegetable Tonics is 1 NEIL & CLIFFORD'S HOP BITTERS. '' Aro being usod by all classes — Merchants Lawyers, Tradesmen, Seamen, Landsmen ? Women, nnd Children. Tlio most flattering anc _ overwhelming testimony of unmistakabh g benefit pouring in daily, 3 2s Gp a Bottle; 5 Bottles for 10s. „ DIARRIJCRA POWDER AND CHOLERA 3- Tho bost known remedies for; theso complaint g bo prevalent in summer niontbs. It is not safo to bo without it. ls each. 3" Fresh Shipments of Herbs. Roots, and Barl >r every month ot every description; best _ quality; Wholesale and Retail, n at lowest possible prices. 4 Consultation personally or by letter. >'• N E I L & C L I FFORD 7 HERBALISTS, id BOTANIC DISPENSARY: WELLESLEY. £ STREET EAST, AUCKLAND. id Miscellaneous Wanteds. rs "OOOT TRADE.—Wanted, 3or 4 smai ne _LJ> Youths as Apprentices; will be thorough] o, taught the trade.—T. Prosser, Upper Queens _ "OOOT TRADE, -Wanted, several Boj m J_> to learn Benchwork.—Apply G. Fostc -n, Boot Manufacturer, Rutland-street. - (MANVASSERS wanted for the Mutui of \J Assurance Society of Victoria (Limited). er Apply at the Office of Mr T. D. Edmonds Ree At dcntSocretary„Otliceß: National Bank Building - COUNTRY STORE.—To Let, the Bon n S_y hay Post-offlco Store and Dwelling; rei co very low.—Apply F. Forde. Bombay. he T7.MPLOYMENT Wanted in any cap - Jt_l city; practical business man.—Usefu iw Star office. ! 3' THK i INK I—For Sale, Cheap, a fe of -_. paira of Pads and somo Bottles of In °t (vario-3,colonrs).-APPIv Star OfliCC ct' TJUNRLAY AND COMPANY (Limited Jj t* ■ i-MBER MERCHANTS. I7s Wanted for the abovo Company, a SECRI VL TARY having a knowledge of the Timbt Trade and oompetont to keop books and cas - and conduct correspondence. Salary, JJ3OO pi 0} annum. Apply by letter to the Dlrectoi »*■ fstuart-strcet, ... no Dunedip, January 10, lgSl, S" » /-^RAND MARCH OF THE WHIT VJT BEWINO MACHINE." - 200 of tl —; above Slusic given away to Purchasers a ' White Sewing Machines Call Quickly.-\ ids c. DENNES. - ■ ■ ':.-'' ,'of g}EEGoodson'_ Alphabetical List on la



For Sale. "I7IOR SALE, Two Goats in milk, one with .JD her kid.-Mr Hammond, near Hollett's i Store, Mt. Itoskill Itoad. FOR SALE, compact, well-finished Cot tage, Newton; large, pretty garden; easy ' terms.—Stevens, High-street Chambers. Ij-OR SALE, a good strong Boat in first . class order.—J. 11. Witheford, opposite Mr Dow-den's, Ring Terrace, Ponsonby. T7IOR SALE, Cheap, to be removed, a JP Stable, 17hy !); gable roof (iron).—-Apply Whiting, King-street, l'onsonby. TflOR SALE, 10-fect Open Sailing Eoat, Jj hanging on a pair oi davits, with Sails, etc.—Apply Mr A. W'qrbrick, Hoatbuilder. FOR SALE, a First-class Farm of 350 acres volcanic land, all in good grass.— Alfred Buckland. TTiOR SALE, at the Haymarket, on FRI- Mj HAY next, 4 Greyhound Pups, from Canterbury; all well bred; pedlgress can he seen at the Haymarket.—Alfred Buckland, OR SALE or LEASE, tho Exchange Hotol, ICamo, in full working order.—Apply at once to W. .1. Courteiicy, or to It. .Icnkinson, Builder, Lorno-treet. 17.0R SALE (l'onsonby), Grand Building . Allotment, 10 x 160; level, and has line view; very cheap.—ll. l'ai-tiiigton, Land Agent, Stiehbury's Buildings. IjlOH SALE, Houses and Allotments? £10 _ deposit: small weekly payments. Hotels, Businesses.—Grant and Crossan, 177, Queon-st, IjlOH SALE (splendid chance), a good ' Hoarding House in a llrst-class position in Uliper Queen-street. Good reasons for leaving. —Apply to l'iltar and Armstrong. High-street. FOR SALE, Upper Queen-street, 2 Well linished Houses, 8 and 5 rooms, with gas, &c.; grand view; cheap.—ll. Partington, Land Agent. "jj^Oß SALE, S Acre Homestead, 4 rooms, JD House, Avondale; splendid land ; river frontage; fine orchard; a bargain.—ll. Parting ton, Land Agent. 1710R SALE, handsome Villa Residence, . ii rooms, fitted with gas, water, and every convenience; Wash-house, &c.. &c. Nice garden, and most desirable position, Chnrch strect, near "All Saints."—l). F. Evans, Land and Estate Agent, Queen-street. FOR SALE, a Pretty Pony Phaeton, suitable for Ladies and Children or an Invalid; price, £Ai. Also, a vory handsome.one with hood, and several Buggies; very cheap. Carriages bought, sold, or exchauged, and re pairs done at moderate prices.—E. Harvii-:, Uppor Symonds-street. 17I0R SALE, North Shore, near Chelten- J ham Beach, a largo slx-roomcd House, quite new. The allotment is GO by 150, and planted with choice fruit trocs and vinery. Price, £305 ; £200 can remain on mortgage- Apply on the property to Mr John Bond, Vquxhftll, or B. Tanner, ft, Queen-street. II.OR SALE, a Largo Weil-built House . of 8 rooms, with bath-room, wash-house, and largo garden; gaa and water laid on the premises, all well drained ; entrance hall, 13x5; situation, Selwyn-strcet, closo to Ponsonby Road.—J. Williams, Tailor, Victoria-street. TTIOR SALE, Three Allotments of Land JD in Weliesley-street, opposite Sale-street, Freeman's Hay.—John Leckio, Wolverton House, Turner-street, Upper Queen-street. 1710R Imperative Sale, Owner leaving . for the South, Glen Lea, a Seven-roomed House, substantially built nnd almost new, with allotment about 51) by 200 feet on Mount Eden Koad ; two minutes' walk beyond toll bar, and second house beyond Mrs Sayer's Storo,—Apply on the premises. FOll SALE, a Tinsmith's Double Iron -crew Press, in good order.—Apply to J. Crocker, Bootmaker, WcHesloy-strpet. 17I0R SALE, G-roomcd Houso, nearly _ new; well linished; registered grate, colonial oven, and two tanks; water laid on. Allotment, 99 by 03; (iti could be bought. Situated inst off Ponsonby Road, near Franklin Road. Price, £310. — Address Terms, Star Qll'icc. JTIOR SALE (a rare chance to obtain a Mj large piece of land cheap), 3 5-acre Seol_ons, most beautifully situated, commanding a line viow of Richmond, adjoining Surrey Hills,— Apply to Mr J. Jones, The Pines, Riohmond. N.B.'— Letters qn the subject to ho addressed to Mr J. Jones, earn of Mr T. Tufllti, Commercial Road, Arch Hill. lIOR ABSOLUTE SALE.-Beach Road, Devonport. A rare opportunity for ob taining a beach frontage. Kight-rooiti-d Houso. with colonial oven, register grato. tank, oul housos, &c,, one minute's walk from Victoria Wharf; also. 5-roomed House, three minutes' walk from Victoria Wharf.—Benj. Tanner, 8, Queen-street, OR ABSOLUTE SALE (a raro chance for Forwarding Agents or 'Bus Proprie tors), those well-situated Premises, comprising Five-roomed House, with bath-room, wash house (with copper boiler), register grate and kitchen range, and every convenience. Also, splendid 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 Lots 59 to 61, William-street, 112 feet frontage by 111! feet deep. Price. £,10i>. The purchaser having the option of taking at a valuation—Gas Enulnc, with Chair-cutter, Maizo and Oat Crusher, and Pump (complete and working).—Apply to J. 11. Kaiiderson, Ijand Agent, Mercantile Chambers, Ij,OR SALE OR LEASE, An Enjoyable ! Sea-side Villa Residence, known as the " Kyo of Ponsonby," now occupied by Mr J. H. Witheford, having a frontage of Btift. to tho harbour, with similinr street frontago. The houso is substantially built with tho best material, slate roof, Sec ; has 5 rooms, and servant's bedroom (detached), bath-room, copper, &c. Tlio grounds aro stocked with raro and beautiful shrubs, fruit trees, Sec, and the land slopes gradually to a shelly sandy beach, giving probably tho best water frontago in Ponsonby. Situation very select. Panora mic view of city and harbour. Price, £725. N.B.—Tho adjoining allotment, with 70ft. frontage, can also he had, if desired, on which is a newly-erected boat-house. (Balnbridge's coach leaves Union Bank and passes the door.) Immediate possession can be given, as the owner is leaving Auckland.—Apply on the premises, or to Mr Witheford. Star Oillcc. (JfJAPITALISTS AN!} OTHERS — Splendid Building Sites in centre of the City, All that valuable City Property in Short land-street, corner of Mill's Lane, and situate between Messrs A. Clark and Son's warehouse and Messrs Bycrofts' Mill. This Freehold being in such a commanding and central position is a first-class Investment for any Capitalists, and if any inducement, tho Vendor is willing to allow nearly all tho purchase money to remain on mortgage, boing satisfied with tho pros pective as well as tho present valuo of this Site —D. F. Evans, Land Agent. PLENDID NEW VILLA For Sale in tho healthful rising district of Mount Albert; grand land and water view; lj acres choice volcanic soil, P-roomed house (quite new) with wash-houso, stable, &c.; purchaser can chooso paper for rooms; every convenience. 'Busses and trains pa«s tho property many times daily. Prico. £1,100; terms as ngrood.— Apply to J. R. Ra-dcrson.Ln.nd Agent, Mercan. tile Chambers, ALLOTMENTS For Sale at 22s Gd par foot, suitablo for working mon, iii Pon sonby; Business in Victoria-street, fixtures, furniture, fee, £SO, must be sold, owner going South; Splendid Allotment in Bayflold, very largo. £90; Grace-street (Ponsonby)—Allotments £3 5s por foot; Dovoaport—Allotments at £2 12s per foot. A long list of city and suburban properties, .Houses, Allotments, Shops, &c, opon for Inspection.—Wm. Gulliver, Coombos' Chambers. /~|N SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED 300 SACKS FEED OATS 200 ~ MILLING OATS 100 „ N.Z. MAIZE 50 I, FOWL WHEAT Also, always an hand— Wood's Flour. Bran, Siiakps, Ciiaf*', onions, canterbury potatoes, auckland New Potatoes, Corned Beep, &c. Wholosalo and Rotail. ALBERT AND ROBERT EATON, PRODUCE MERCHANTS, Fort-street (next to Custonis-houso). ~~% V O N P O ll T. NORTH SHORE. FOR SALE: 7 Largo Allotments with beach frontage, hay ing magnilieent view of Kangitoto nv.d iti surroundings. 2 Allotments in Gwy-street, near Victoru Wharf. . , A New Cottage in St. Ann-street, price £-^iO. 5-roomed Houso, Melroso ; corner lot, 50 x 200 1 Price, .375. o l-roomed Cottage, Victoria Road, price $225, 60 Quarter-acre Sections, in good positions. Wil ho sold ohoap. 5 Choioo Allotments ln Domain-street, nea English Church. 1 Lots, 47 x 230, ou Lako Road, and adjoinni) Flagstaff Hill. . ' s 11 Good Allotments, 11 x 125, near Mr J. _ Russell's, 20s per foot. Must bo sold. 2 Lota (volcanic) in Korr-street, 100 x 118, wit' two cottages. £650, very cheap. i. 1 Lot near District School, good view, Wx HI lc Prico £200. APB!yWB. SC B. DUDER, Devonport Store. mO MEDICAL MEN AND OTHERS ' FOR SALE, THKRKSIDKNCK OF THE • LATE DR. GOLDSBRO'. That very dosirablo and commodious Res donee aituato on Manukau Road, Parnel consisting of 11 Rooms, exclusive of Drossmi = rooms, Bath-room, Conservatory, Pantry, VV asl house, &c, &c„ &c.; fitted with gas and ever possible convenience; also, Stable, Coacl — house, Man's Room. &c.; Buggy, Harness, &i ,t Tho Furniture and valuablo collection c , Medical Works and Instruments of the tat ly Doctor is also offered for sale. This splendi !_ property Mrs Goldsbro' has placed in my hand , for immcdiatesale, which affords a splendid « '. portunity, and one seldom met will, o .ecu r' one of the best practices m Auckland. Con . ments aro superfluous ; suffice It toi W that al is the residence and practice of the late 1) _ Goldsbro' (of over 20 years', standing , which : ,i. sufficient guarantee of its worth and stahilit; a. Cardsjand views and all particulars on apphci — tionto ....... (i- D. F. Ev-ANS. at Laud and Estate Agent. —c_AM UI L WH TT i' O HAS FOR SALE AT THE YAR) "' CUSTOMS-STREET ;_. Per 100. w Puriri Po-U £G 10a ik Very Good Puriri Posts .. .. 710 Hobart Rails 80 — Sawn Puriri Posts Bx3 .. .. 16d oc ')i Sawn Heart Kauri Boards, Ox},, 18s pr 1 Split Palings 10 Hobartßafls 00 _- Sawn Rjmu Rails 05 nr Titree Rails 70 ii Kauri Posts lseacl or Shingles, House Blocks, &c. "' 19 SAWN SLEEPERS, 8 x 8, 2s ,0d each. _ T -g fk TO £10,000 LENT on B.uildii 'g XJ JL \j Society principles, or on'ather ten tie td suit borrowors. Allotments bought a of Houses built on Weekly Payment Systc ,V" Mortgages and Loans negotiated. See List V Properties for Bale on 4th page. Six por cci — allowed on money doposited for'investment, at I.e. Williamson. La-d. __tato. and Finaqq m __________________ m ________*_______



To Let TO LET, „ Rooms, furnished ; or Boan for two young men.—Apply Mrs Jackson Upper Pitt and Randolph-streets. Newton. nnO LET, a House and Shop in gooc __ repair. Rent moderate.—lnquire at No 2H, opposite Star ofiice. O LET, a Parlour and Bedroom (fur nished) for Lady and Gentleman at llu North Shore.—Apply Star Ofllce. TO LET, a new 5-roomed House, in Cod- ringtoii, near to Arch Hill Public School. TT\O LET, Shop, wit li handsome plate-glass JL window, in Wakefleld-street, adjoining the Clarendon Hotel.—Apply J. M. v- Ji Mowbray. Land Agents. Fort-street. TO LET (Ponsonby), .-roomed House, with gus and water; verandah front and back; magnificent view of city and harbour.— 11. Partington, Stiehbury's Buildings. O LET, Two Unfurnished Room,", near Queen-street; every convenience. Child ren objected to.—Address nt this ollico. rpo LET, 3 Largo Furnished Rooms, JL with fireplace and use of kitchen.—For address apply to Star Ofllco. TO LET, three unfurnished Rooms, in ParneU: private entrance.—Apply to J. T. Stewart, City Chambers, Vulcan Lane. rjTlO LET, Groomed House, well finished JL and pleasant viow, Oliphant-street, Ver mont-street. Ponsonby : rent, Us.—lnquire Mr C. Longbottoni, on the premises. mO LET~OR SELL, Houses, Farms, Ji. Hotels, Boarding-houses; Beveral nice Businesses.—Grant and Crossan, 177, Queon-st. TO LET, G ontlemnn's House of 8 rooms, quite new. with 3 register grates, water laid on, splendid hall (width sft 2in), capital kitchen garden, within a few minutes'walk of lhe toll-gate, Mount Eden Road. 'Busses pass frequently throughout the day. Rent 'ils.—A. Scott and Co., Agents, Firth's Mill, 73, Qucen street^ PONSONBY ROAD.-Shop and Dwell in£ House To Let in the best business part of Ponsonby, near All Saints' Church; im incdiato possession,—D. F. Evans, Land Agent. -lining Notices. /"CALEDONIAN LOW LEVEL GOLD \J MINING COMPANY, LIMITED. TO BE REGISTERED. NOTICE. This Company having made arrangements for working the ground below tho four hundred feet level on Tribute, the Shareholders in the Old Caledonian, Kurnmii Hill Uniled, and Thames Golden Crown Goldniining Companies, are offered One Share for every Two Shares they dX present hold in the respective Com panies, and the Shareholders in the Now Manukau Goldniining Company One Sharo for overy Ten thoy at present hold. Applications with a deposit of threepence per share must bo made to the Legal Managers of the respective Companies not later thnn tho 15th January, 1.81. F. A. WHITE, Manager pro tern. Auckland, 21st December, 1?83. -I;irl)0!ir Board Notices. A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDERS FOR HOBSON-STREET WHARF. Harbour Board Ofllco, :.- Auckland, December 18, iBB3. Tenders will be received at this ofllco until TUESDAY, tlio 22nd January, 1884. at noon, for Erection of Hobson-street Wharf, in terms of plans and specifications to bo seen at tho Engineer's Ofiice. Tlio lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tendors to be endorsed, "Tender for Hobson street Wharf." C. I). STONE. Chairman. Tenders X^AIKATO — THAMES RAILWAY. EUREKA STATION BUILDINGS CON TRACTS Nos. 1 AND 2.-ABOUT 3C BUILDINGS IN ALL. Public Works Office, Wellington, 12th January, 1881. Separate Tenders will he received at this Olllco until Noon on WEDNESDAY, the Mb February, 1881, for the above Contracts. They arc to be marked on tho outside, "Tender for Eureka Station Buildings Contract No. 1" or " No. 2," as may be, and addressed to tlic Hon. the Minister for Public Works. Telegraphic tenders, simi larly addressed and marked, will be received if presented at any Telegraph Ofllce hy NOON of the same date, provided that tenders as above are lodged at uny District or RcsidcntEngineer's OlUcc by the same hour. Specifications and general conditions may be seen nl this ofllce: at the Public Works Office, Auckland; Post Ofllce, Hamilton; Public Works Oillce, Wanganui; at the Railway Station, Napier: and at the War den's Office, Grahamstown. The lowest or any tendor not necessarily accepted. By command. JOHN BLACKETT, Engineer-in-Chargc, North Island. TO BUILDERS.—Tenders will be re ceived till SATURDAY, 19th instant, at 4, p.m., for Erection of a Shop and Dwelling, Eden vale Road. Plans and specifications at M£ F. Roycroft. li'onmongery Establishment, Vlctoria-^troot. Public Notices. It A M' S HOTE L, BILLIARDS. • The Proprietor having taken over the management of his BILLIARD ROOM, will sco it is conducted in a proper manner. A Competent Marker Always in ' Attendance. HUBERT ORAM, Phoi-rietor, HOBSON-STREET. rly: (3 ""t i ci ¥, Mr Epmund Barker. Conquest Plaoo, Par nell, is authorised to Collect and Discharge Debts owing to me to October 31, 1883; and against thoso remaining unpaid at January 31, IBSI, ho has authority to take logal proceedings without further notice for tho recovery of same, If more convenient for those making payments ! moneys can be handed in to my successors. ■ Messrs Clarko and Edwards, who will givt receipt for same. : ' ANDREW NOBLE, Nowmarkot. January 14,1884. CHALLENGE, I hereby Aocopt J. Faulknor's Challenge to Rim a Mile for £o a-sido; to bo run Jauuarj :9, on the Cricket Ground. A. MXLLES. ENERAL nnd MRS STODDARD beji to offer their hearty thanks to Mosan Frost, Ratten, Donnovun, Courtnay, Hawes Kcarns, Kimberlcy. Smith, and a large numbei of other gentlemen who so kindly and efllclentlj i helped lo save their property at the firo oi Saturday night; and also to tho following ladies Mesdamos, Donnovan, Bylund, MoGarry Hawos, Nicolls, and the Misses Courtnay Nicolls. Coffy, &c., who very kindly can.\el< ofler sympathy and assistance. ' IMPORTANT NQTICTE T( SHIPOWNERS. A Public 'I'i'ial of the Improved GLYCERIN! SHEEP DIP will take place at Mr Waltc • Paul's, Mangare, ou WEDNESDAY MORN 0 ING next, when all gentlemen interested in th cleanliness of their sheep nnd greater produc 1 of wool are invited to be present. N.B,—j coach will leavo tho Nevada Hotel at 9.30 a.n for gentlemen going from Auckland. ' W O _T I C I 11 A CASE OF CHEESE has boon delivered t us in mistake for a Case of Bottles. Will be gla r to delivor to owner on application, if not moi than one applicant, dnpaymentof tills advortlsi _ ment J. GREY & SON. XT'DEN TERRACE HIGHWAY Dl£ h Mil TRICT. '■ Notico is hereby given that on and aft< MONDAY NEXT, tho I lth January, all oatt. found trespassing on the Roadways of aboi District will ho impounded, FRANCIS THOS. PATEN. Chairman. j" January 12, 1834. V O T I O _ The Sawing and Planing Business carried o hitherto undor tho name of "Iho Dovonpoj i}- Sawmill C 0.," will from this date ho carried o I. under the name of J. A. WALKER & CO. ?- All debts duo by, and owing to, tho old ftri »- will be paid or "received by Mesßrs Sims an -• Devonport, North Shoro, Dec. 17. '883. •_ --kr Q T I C E ia " p- MR W. E. HAY is authorised to Colic J® Accounts for The Auckland Evening Sta it and his receipt will be a sufficient dischar _ for the same. y. H. BRETT, a' January Ist, IS?!. TORETT'S AUCKLAND ALMAN. E AND D, PROVINCIAL HANDBOOK; FOR 1884, fn, is 00 NOW ON SAL AT ALL- BOOKSELLERS. piL'ARK TESTIMONIA NO T I--. E. tig ' - '. ais Subscriptions for the abovo will bo. r?ceh nd by tho Treasurer (Mr John Lamb} and I ■m _nd_rsi__e_ from such persppit' disposefl of subscribe who may not havo been waited -j nt. by a Member of tho Committee. .. _._ _ "_ i 3. STODART, S« ial New Zealand Insurance Buildings.



| Personal. 1 I Tk./riSSING FRIENDS. — Call at i, —-vJL Coombcs's, Queen-street, Auckland, for Boys' Suits at gs lid. I TV7ILLIAM HANSEN, late SeamanTs. i. VV Rotomahana, is requested to Call nt ofllce of Union Steamship Co. Business Notices. • /.10IKG OUT OF BUSINESS. —A lot ; VT of good English Lev..r Watches on hand. | —Jas. Adams, Watchmaker, Victoria-street. | BOOTS AND SHOES.-J. J. Austin's Boots nnd Shoes onco worn always worn. —75, Victoria-street, and City Market. - 'XTOTlCE.—Robley's Food for Infants.— JLI Awarded First Prize at the Auckland Agricultural Show, ISB2 and 1883. Guaranteed fresh, wholesome, and highly nutritious. Su , perior to Imported. Wholesale und retail.—69, Grey-street. J\ HOBLKY. DESIRABLE SMALL "FA RMS WITHIN EASY DISTANCE OF I , AUCKLAND. For Sale, In such areas as may ho agreed upon, the Property of W.M. McLAUQni.IN, ESQ., ' containing 3,000 acres, near tlic Papatoitoi Station; much of it rich volcanic land in good pasture, capable of carrying heavy crops of grain. Terms: One-third Cash, balance can re main on the property at six per cent interest ALFRED BUCKLAND. KEYSE AND MALCOLMSON, [Telephone No. 761 Proprietors of tho Auckland Roeeivlng, For warding, and Parcol Delivery Agency, Coal and Firewood Merchants, Office: 21, Customs-st-Eet, Beg to notify tho public in general that they Receive nnd Forward Goods and Parcels of overy description to all parts ot the Town, Suburbs, and Onehunga. Goods collected and shipped to all West Coast ports, and delivery taken of produce and other goods at Onehunga on arrival of steamers, and forwarded to Auckland. Furnituro carefully removed by experienced men in the Agency's well-known large and suit able spring vans with expedition and despatch, and on most reasonable terms. ■ "XT Cl T 1 C F FRESHMEAT. Fresh Mkat. FRESH MEAT. WILLIAMiAVENELL Wishes to call tho attention of the Ucsidonts and Visitors of Devonport and surrounding Districts that, having especial facilities, ho wlfl supply f rosh killed Meat overy day during tho i coming hot season at prices that defy competi tion. Sausages, fresh daily; Lamb, from 2s 6d i per quart-r; Primo Cornell Beef (guaranteed sound at lowest rates). All ordors from tho country (by post or otherwise) promptly attended to. Ho is also a Cash Purchaser of Poultry, Dairy-led Pork, and Vegetables in any quantity. WILLIAM AVENELL, Butcher, Meat Bazaar, Beach Koad, Devonport ri ' H E A P T' IM B E 11, Wc aro Selling good Second-class House building Timber at fB. and Lining at 5s per 100 feet, and all other descriptions in proportion, according to our reduced Price-list for this month, Shingles, Houso Blocks, Posts and Hails at lowest rates. J. and 11. SMYTn, Auckland-Waitakorei Sawing and Planing Mill Mount Eden Railway Station, 12th December. 1883. INGRAM -AND CO., ENGINEERS AND MACHINERY FITTERS. Contractors for Every Description of Factory Fitting, Pattern Making, Castings, Turning. Pick Screwing, &c, &o. All WOODWOKK in Connection with Machinery Made. Plans Prepared and Estimates Givon, Agents for All Descriptions of AMERICAN MACHINERY. Lr/BRicATiNG Oils, &o. Office and Works: corner of victoria and COr.URO-streets. /H.H. SMITHS (Dcz___Ca____i© yUJCKLAND/J VISITORS TO AUCKLAND, before they return home, should secure some Shares in HERBERT H. SMITH'S . GRAND ART UNION OF PANORAMA, Valued at £150; also, i SEVEN ECLIPSE COTTAGE RANGES, Valued at £50. Also, call and see his New Ranges, guaranteed to repay themselves iv 12 months. A few now Singer's Sowing Machines for sale at nearly Half-price. Also, a largo Tank Stand for salo Ecclesiastical. TTNITED METHODIST FREE CHURCHES, PITT AND VINCENT-STREETS, SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE DISTRICT MEETING. TUESDAY EVENING at 7.30,; OFFICIAL SERMON by Rev. S. Macfarlane. WEDNESDAY EVENING, PUBLIC SOIREE at 6.30. Tickets. Is. Chair man: Rev. S. Macfarlane. Speakers: Revp, C. Worboys, R. Taylor, E. O. Perry, and Mp W.Floshcr. -- - ' - -- THURSDAY EVENING, at 7.30, CONVENTION. Addresses by Ministers aid Friends. FRIDAY EVENING, at 7.30, TEMPERANCE MEETING. jChairman: Mr W. Fleshcr. Speakers: HoyS; J. White, J,: W. Worboys, and E. O. Perry. FRIDAY EVENING, at 7.30, At Mount Eden Church, BAND OF HOPE MEETING. Chairman: Mr W. Cole. Speakers: Revs. R. Taylor and H. B. Red stone. 1 SUNDAY AFTERNOON, AT §..30, 5 MEETING OF SCHOQLa Chairman: Roy. H. B. Redstone. Sfceakpra: Rev, R. Taylor, , Messrs E. Bnvi\cttand W, Colo. FOB OWIER SUNDAY SERVICES SEE THE USUAL ECCLESIASTICAL COLUMNS. » Medical. r O T I C i". C. H. HUXTABLE, M.D., a Formerly of the Staff of House Surgoons in the - Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Clinical Assis tant to Professor W. T. Gairdnor a (Physician to tho Quoen, ;r Scotland), o Desires to announce that ho has Purchased the ''_ Houso of Mr Waymouth, next door to tho resi i. dence of tho lato Dr. Goldsbro', Parnell, whore — ho may bo consulted on and after JANUARY H. M ~, — ' A ARE YOU TROUBLED with CORNS ? ro _i\_ if you ar6| g C t a bottlo of Cura Clava and c- suiter no more. A genuine remedy.—C. W« G.odsoii, Auckland Agent. 5" __- X U I T S V R U P S, » X) made with "*■ C A N D Y. BY A NEW PROCESS. 3r F, C. SHARLAND, Sole Agent. lo suitable as adjuncts to o /RRATKD WATERS: GINGERBTTE, GINGERADE, GINGER ALE BYRUP, KASPBKRRETTK. MORELLA CHKRRY.&a, r BLACK CURRANT SYRUP, ''• GREEN GINGER WINE, CLARIFIED LIMEJUICE, 2 LIMEJUICE SYRUP, LIMK-UICK rt CORDIAL >n F. C. SHARLAND, Apothecaries Haix, m Opposite Poßt-offlco. ' d 1VT R W- HLNTON, Medical Electriciat i__L and Chiropodist, has Removed to Mn _ j Martin's, Exonia House, Hobson-street Far between Cook and Pitt-streets. Nervous am , other diseases treated by Galvanisation, Faradi \ Bation. and Frankllnisation. Coras extractei , without pain. ot rTIHE Best Preparation extant for promot R, JL Ing Hair Growth is Dr. Erasmus Wileon' _. LOTION FOR THE HAUL It is prepare. X from the original formula of this eminon authority by Charles Butcher, Pharmacol) tical Chemist (Victoria and New Zealand! junction of Pitt and Grey-streets. Auckland. _ DATS! RATS! RATS 1-Us ,„ MSj SHARLAND'S PHOSPHOR PASTS VV/ Rats cat It greedily, and die; no smeU. Price. One Shilling a Bottle. F. C. SHARLAND •opposite Poat^3-lee.i DR. ARNOLD'S PENNY ROYAJ AND BTEEL_P_US.-_hemoßtpop_la medicino of the day. Price, 2s 6d a bo_.—Coll nisi Agent f C. Siiarland, opposite the Pos - office. ' '. m . . WO r jr- g All children euil'cr firoin theuL E If Buspocted, ask for the Certain Sure, SHARLAND'S WORM POWDERS, ..paeke Apothecaria.' Hall, opposite Post-ofßc. — "D OSELINE for the LJAIR,—Thte eh L, JLv B»nt preparation completely ecllpst D.vety attlcle ot a similar kind now befoi (he public.—Price, ls 64 a bottle.—SaAß_ANl Apothecaries' HalL ; red OEGRETTIS INSECT POWDER.—Th w, tO heat and most roliable In the market I to -perforated^ canisUirs. Price, ls Od. —F, ( PP. Sharland. Apothcoarios' HalL . . 3. mOOTHACHE CURE — Inatentweov "' m mmsgummA



Lost and Fonnd. LOST, on Saturday afternoon, a Gold Knamelled Stud with pearl in centre. — Finder ''.ill be rewarded on leaving samo at Star Office. LOST, the Handle of a Carriage Door, botween Kybcr Puss mid Onehunga,—G. Parker. Cab Proprietor. Cab Stand. ■ LOST, from Grafton Road, on Monday,-. January 7th, a Fox-terrier Dog. The dog has a habit of turning round every few yards.— Finder will bo rewarded hy leaving same at Messrs Tonks and Co.'s Mart, Queen-street. LOST, from Howick, on January 1. a Bay I Pony Mare, white ring on loft hind leg, small hump on back.—Anyone returning same to Mr Robert Cnmbey, Knst Tamaki, will re- J ceive £1 reward. | LOST, on tho Parnell Road, Parcel con- '* taiuing Suit of Clothes. - T. McNeill, Baker. Newmarket. a 1 AS REWARD. - Lost or Stolen, a JL" Black English Terrier with short tall, fancy green collar.—Apply AtklnsonandMathe son, Stiehbury's Buildings. f__% DRIFTED or Stolen, from Ponsonby, a Blue Punt, the property of Rev. D. w,.'i Runcimaii. Finder rewarded; anyone retain- Inor the samo will he prosecuted.—Apply Star > ofllco. ___^ ; FOUND, last week, a Black Dress.— | Owner apply Star Ofllce. Tj^OUND, at North Shoro, on January 13. 1 JU a Log cf Timber, 18x18, and about 40 fcot | long.—Owner can have the same by paying ox-: / penses. — Apply to M. Stcnson, Dock-works, North Shore. Educational. MUSEUM HOUSE, Princes-street, I Auckland.—Miss C. B. Lewis's Pupils ' will recommence Btudy on Monday, January 21, 1881. . J PRELIMINARY NOTICE.—Miss Vaile j desires to intimate sho will resume ." scholastic duties Jan. si, assisted by an efficient I staff of governesses and masters.; , MRS OSMOND, Norfolk House, Bon-' 7 sonby Road.—Laiiics'School. The Duties 1 of the School will bo resumed on Monday, '21st | January. a "i EPSOM HOUSE SEMINARY.- 1 -BOARDING AND, DAY SCHOOL.— 1 Conducted hy Genbrai. and Mrs Stoddard. —First Quarter commences 31st mat. Tha _M Curriculum comprises English in all Its branches, Latin, Algebra, Geometry, Trigon ometry, French, German, Botany, Physios. ■'. Drawing and Painting in Water Colours, and Oil, Music and Dancing. Youths Who may bo 1 desirous of qualifying as Land Surveyors, A, Architects, or Civil Engineers will bo lnatruoteq? i as a Special Class, out of Sohool hours, by Hall General Stodiurt, to whom application * should bo mado for all necessary information. . £j PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. 7 GENERAL and MRS STODDARD hope -,:;' to re-open school on the 31st instant (as adver- .. tiscd),butln another locality, ot which notico will be given in due time. CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR, § ' SCHOOL, AUCRLAND (Affiliated to tho University of Now Zealand). 1 MANUKAU ROAD, PARNELL.. /-KB Term begins MONDAY, February 4, 1884. ' | -In addition to tlic usual course, Bookkeeping -' and Mechanical Drawing aro taught gratis; :s and a Workshop and Gymnasium, under com- M petont instructors, are. attached to tho School., __ The admission to each of thorn is free. * >| HENRY T. PYCROFT, Headmaster. I — == I Gazette iv Bankruptcy. W_ —: ■. — . M IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IS IN BANKRUPTCY. In tho matter of "Tho Debtor, and Creditors' :/...-<! Act. 187G," and the Acts amending tho samo, and of tho Bankruptcy of Roukrt Thompson Graham, of Auckland, Settlor. A general meeting of the Creditors of tho abovenamod Robert Thompson Graham will bo ___ held In tho Sjipreuio Court Buildings, Auokland. on SATURDAY, tho 19th day of January, 1884, at eleven o'olock in tho forenoon, for the purpose of granting to tho said Debtor his discharge. Dated this twelfth day of January, 1881. THO. MACFFARLANK, TT-Btco. ' Wm. Coleman, Queon-street, Dchtor'sSolicitor. T N BANKRUPTCY. IN TRK COURT" OF BANKRUPTCY, lIOLDEN AT AUCKLAND. iln tho matter of "The Bankruptcy Act, 1883 a Notice is ijrrebv given that I, James M__ qukkny, of Union-street, in the Borough of •'< Auokland, iri New Zealand, Carter, havo this : day fllcd in tho said Court at Auckland a ' Petition to bo adjudicated a Bankrupt Dated this twolfUi day of January, 1881. ■- JAMES MULQUEENY. : Toi.e and Cave, Queen street, Auckland, Solicitors for the Debtor. j Meeting;?. ' "''' -: ;'?'! A UCKLAND SAILORS' REST AND The Committeo of Management bogjto Intt mato that tho Annual Mooting for tho Election of a Committee of Management for tha ensulngr- '" year will bo held on tho 21th instant, at 8.30 ; p.m., in tho Diocesan Oillce, noxt to the Union .; Bank, over Messrs Cochrauo and Son's Auction Matt, Queen-street; and only subscribers of £1 •'" pot' annum, who have paid their subscriptions. will bo eligiblo for election. Subscriptions can be paid to F, Larkins, Esq., Hon. Treasurer, op to the undorsigned. _• G. EWINGTON. Hon. Swrotery. :■ " . .' - ' Auctions. ... A B. TONKS.] [R. 0. -ABB.] [B. D. TONKB. :; ! TO-MORROW, • #f I At 11 o'clock, OURPLTJS • ' -■','.; .:■;-•'. EX CANDIDATE, FROM LONDON. i ~ ~.; , 8.,T0NK5&C0., ~-,., , -'■ • "•*' Auctioneers.■ TO-MORROW. NOON. AT ARTHUR'S MART. - TO BE SOLD BY^ AUCTION. *' '}. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS. -r-vt'i i Furnituro Department nt 12 o'clock noon. rilHo property of gentleman leaving. _L Auckland (sent In from tlio suburbs, Sec.) Suites, Carpets, Hoarth Rugs. Fenders and Irons, Chests Drawers, Choilbniera, Meat Safo, Stove, Colonial Ovons, Wardrobes, Bookcaso, ... Chairs, Cane and Wood Chairs, Spring, Hair. Feather, and Flax Mattrassos, Pillows, Fyl .',„ Curios, Spears, &c; Couches. Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Venetian Blinds, Sewing Machines. Pianos, Commodes, .Fancy Tables, Bent '.'■*■> Wood Chairs and Conches, Bicycle, Looking Galssos. Toilet and Crockerywaro, Blankets, Quilts, Mangles, Sheets. &o. 2 Bales Wall Paper, Soaps, Kits, Books, Boots, Scont Bottles, Clocks. Window Screon.f Albums > -.:' Bracelet-, Clothing, Sec. . • >' ■# . __ ■ , .■ | : TO-MORROW, 10.30 a.m, FRUIT i FRUIT 1 TO .BE SOLD BY AUCTION. ■'. ;: AT ARTHUR'S MART, at 10.30 A.M., -\TELSON AND AUCKLAND FRUIT, _3 Black Currants, Plums, Cherries, Apri cots, Apples, Lemons, &c. ________________________ . :- *' " ; WEDNESDAY, 1.30 p.m. II 0 B S 0 N-ST R E ET. HOUSEHOLD FU-RHtURE, PIANO,&o7 ly GOLD WATCH*__NIf CHAIN, / 1 ~TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION/ i UNDER A BILL OF S A * R. ARTHUR, l a y i : "\TS7 ILL sell by auction, on W( t_e • VV nbxt, at half .past one o'clo>bson: J afternoon, on tho premises ln Uppfo an* , street, two doors above Messrs/ - • Mlllfean's, J |, UNDER A BILL OF 8/aE AND PIAN*MPySKHOLD FURKroom, and ; EFFECTS, co_il«_W of ParloitU-d Earth- Kitchen Furnitinte, Bedding. (J enwarc, Kitch|t|ptfiii-ls, &c/ _ £ |a»f. l'i*i—jbain. ' -.....; A * GOljiifATOH ArT '*' F IP> :-r -_~-ioF THE BALE - LON VIEW ON THE j/pilf. --, ~ — i w^i_Lw d' NooN r^poRANT#NTRACTORS- t - TOBESOL_^ AUCTl°N- • _ -.' ---Jeithuß''--- :;-,I 5 -_-i-.« . lured with instroctionn a TTAS been VA t Bassett to sell by ionbUo •ft XL ftWWMf^iamation, near RaUwaT >. auction on th£g_ a y 23ra, at 12 o'olock noon. Station. OB WfT\L__ii._ r e f idjtattgKODS - f-'-' Teems Cash.'-; ■* ■ . £g3fp