A LLEGED ATTEMPTED MURDER.

Oho Negro Shot by Another

£s occurrenco of a most sensational character happened in Darby-street bo ttvoen eight and nino o'clock last night, Quoeu-strcot was thronged with people at ihe timo, and passsers-by woro astonished and alarmed to him- several pistol shots ill quick succession. Tho oauso was apparent. Uno negro was running up tho streot as if oawer to mako his escape, while ho was pur sued by anothor coloured man, evidently in rent upon tho infliction of s-ovoro puahh montonhtspounti-ymau. Several people pro ceeded to intorforo, and a man namod \ Hartford, a Rasiitter living in Qucen-streel caught the prisoner by the shoulder. Find ing, however, that he had a rovolvor in his hand, Hartford lot him go, and ho made his escapo. Tho other negro also disap peared. Tho shots had boon heard by aevtval members of tho police force, and ttioy woro enKagod in an investigation into the causo when Constablo Lamb niot the man who had been shot at Coming up Oueen-etreot. Ho was covered with blood, and a companion explained that ho was woundod. From the statement jnado to tho constable, it appeared that the name of tho man is Thomas Brown, aud that he koops a restaurant and baths at tho wliarf. Ho said that ho had tea at Frank's reitanrant in Darby-street with his assail ant whose numo ie John Brown, and who is tho pt ipi'ictor of tho cotfeo stall under the Theatre Royal verandah. A Sudden Attack. Thomas Brown furthor stated to tho -constable that thoy were both sober and nad no quarrel. John Brown left Imlf-an hour before him. On coming out of tho s-estWArant ho noticed .John Blown walking wp and down in front of the premises. At thooorncrof Darby-street they met, and John exclaiming: ," You , I havo boon waiting for you," drow tho ravolvor and fired. The first bullet entered his breast, the second shot missed, and the third took *ffect i" his *ide ; n fn"rll' ■ sl>ot was lileJ after him as he ran up \ ictoria-street. It was quito endent that his condition re quired immediate medical attention, and ho was takenbyConstablo Laraband Detectives Hughfls «nd Walker to Dr. Dawson's resi dents. The examination disclosed tho fact that one bullot had entered the fleshy part ef the broast, and that its furthor progress had been stopped by tho breastbone. It was extracted without difficulty. The second bullet had passed over tho lirst false rib on tho loft sido, and ponotrating through tho body, bad gone out at tho man's back. Dr. Sawson dressed his wounds nnd advised his removal to tho Hospital, whither ho was i-akon by Dotoctivo Hughes. Ho was at tendod aftor his admission by Dr. Bond, whs considered it desirable that ho should be kept very quiet. Arrest of tho Prisoner. Hartford mado a statement to tho police respecting tho scone he had witnessod, and from the description which lie gavo it was concluded that the would-bo murderer was John Brown. Constable Howies and Hart lord therefore proceeded to his residence in Abercrombie-street, and, finding tho object of their search there, ho was identified by Hartford, and taken into custody by the constable. He admitted that he had shot at Thomas Brown, but said ho did it only foT tho purpose of frightening him. He was askod for the weapon with which he had fired, when he said, "I have it here," end proceeding to a drawer, produced a revolver which smelt strongly of powder, and had evidently been discharged only a abort time previously. There were no cartridges in any of tho chambers. Brown further stated that aftor tho affray ho pro ceeded down High street in tho direc tion of the Police Station, but then changed his mind, and retracing iris steps, proceeded to hia houso in Abercroinbie street. Constable McCon t>ell had in tho meantimo followed Con stable Bowles to Btown's place, and the prisoner was then removed to tha Police Station by the two otticers. Cause of the Affray. Very liktlo light has been thrown on tho cause of tho affray. Thomas Brown stated to Constablo Lamb when ho met him that he had no idea why ho had been assaulted. It appears, however, that some bad blood has been caused between the parties -in connection with a business matter. The circumstances aro tlieso :— Some three or four weeks ago, tho prisoner arranged tho salo of his coffee'stall to a man named Johsnton, who paid a deposit of ClO. Eight days afterwards Johnston asked for his money back, as ho did not wish to tako over the stall. Ths reason assigned for backing out was that he had purchased Thomas Brown's business in Elliott-atreot. Prisoner mado a refund of C 5, and since then has been very cool with his erstwhile bosom friend Thomas. This is one explanation of tho mystery, but there is roason to believe that jealousy ia the real cause, and that there is a woman at tho bottom of tho wholo affair. The prisoner was brought up at the Police Court to-day and remanded for eight days. The wounded man is said to bo in a bad state in the Hospital, and it i 3 problematical whether he will recover.

BRITISH NEW GUINEA.

Rules forSottloment-Thc Colonial

Contributions,

(BY CABLE-COPYUIGHT.)

(Received—sth, 2.15 p.m.)

Melbouk.se, thi^s day. It transpires that Major-General Scratch ley's instructions aro to invito the colonies to increase their contribu tions towards the cost of tho New Guinea protectorate, whilo tho Imper ial Government undertakes not to expend more onnually than the amountcontributed. Under the regulations for tho government of British territory in New Guinea, trade will be permitted in all articlese of com merce, except firearms and explo3iveß. Land salsa will tako place under direct ollicial supervision, and means will be adatted to impede the native labour traffic.

THE FATAL ACCIDENT AT THE RACES.

Inquest To-day.

An inquest was held this afternoon at the Hospital on the body of; William John Patterson, before Dr. Philson, coroner, and a jury of twelve. Mr F. C Clayton was chosen foreman. Superinten dent Thomson appeared on the part of the police. Mr Geo. Gribbin also appeared to watch the case for the relatives of deceased. Lawford Evans, a duly qualified medical practitioner, practising in Auckland, do [weed that he was at Ellcrslie on Thursday, tho Ist inst. riad seen the body of deceased ; was on tho steps of the grand stand about iivo o'clock as .nearly as ho could . tell. Saw deceased walking deliberately into the coqrse. He, avoided the first horse, but the second struck him, and fairly carried him off hu feet. Was about 200 yards from the spot where the accident occurred; ran up to deceased, and found him lying on tho ground ; Dr. Hooper also came up at tho came time. The. horse which struck him was Mitrailleuse. Did not know the name of the rider. He found tho man in a state of apparent collapeo. Felt his pubo ; it was very weak. Ho wao partly sensible, but WA3 in too much pain to speak or give any account of tho accident. He was un able to cay why he ran into the course.

(Left sitting}.

Criminal Sessions.

Dusedin, this day.—Judge Williams's charge to the Grand jury to day was short, and merely referred to tho ca.=es on the calendar. Charles Fowler, previously con victed, ami whose conviction had been sustained by tho Appeal Court, sentenced to live years' penal servitude Tho fol lowing prisoners, who ploadcd guilty, were also sentenced :—Charles Pattorson, robbery on board the steamer Tnngariro, 6 months; John Williams, robbery from dwelling, 3 years ; Trios. Jerome, forgery, 10 months; Jjaniel Mann, forgery, 4 years; Ellen Barry, robbery from the person, 3 years.

The store of Mr J. H. Glover, commiobion a^ent, was broken into between Saturday mght and Sunday monr-ng aud somo goods stolen. The side door was found opeu yesterday.

I |Dr. Hu S !ies, M.A., LL.D., lectured \n^ evening in tho Opera House upon " The Devil." He maintained that the only devil WBB ignorance, and that knowledge and in telligence Mere the most deadly weapons with which to fight him.

Nowton, 57. Burns (12), and Perkins (H), being the. doublo - Hgure scorers. Holland's defeated Albion bj 57, the scores boing SS against 31. For Holland's, Board mado 27, Thomas 25, and Horin 10; Bushill, !), and Sullivan, not out, 7, woro top scorers for Albion.

A UCKLAND CRICKETERS IN THE SOUTH.

The Canterbury Match,

(BY TELMHAI'II—I'RKSS ASSOCIATION.) CiimsTUiiURCH, this day. Thk following are tho full scoros mado on Saturday:—

AUCKLAND.-FiiiST INNINGS. W. K. Barton, b Dunlop 18 J.Tcstro. c WildiiiK, b Hunlop » O. 8. Stafford, c Barnes, b Wilding .. .. ■> S. \V. Coxon, c Lomidcn, b Barnes .. .. 1!) D. Lynch, b Wilding <j VV. \V. Kobinsoli, c und b Wilding .. '. ;j C. K. MacCorniick, b Wilding .. . (i K. P. KwlnK, b Dunlop ... j J. H. Osmond, c lfowkc, b Wilding .. .. 1!) W. Meldrum.b Wilding .. .... . o T. Mills, not out .. o extras ~ io Total xi BOWLING ANALYSIS. Balls. Maidens Runs. Wks. Dunloii 132 1.l 2t 'j nVildint! 163 ii 6;> 0 Barnes 'Ji 5 7 1 •Wilding, lno ball. CANTKRBUUY.—Fiiibt Innings. Milton, lbw ... 7 W. J. Cotterell. notout .. .. Y. '„ 12 Socrotnn, not out 50 Extras .' .. 3 Total ~IU7 Tho Canterbury score was obtained by ex cellent and steady play on tho part of Cotteroll and Secrotun, who scored off nil tho bowling with which they woro tried, Tho Auckland Holding was good, but tho batsmen gavo scarcely a chance—the dis play of cricket boing most masterly. The match was resumed at 12.30 to-day, Cottorill and Sccretnn facing tho bowling of Meldrum and Lynch. After a quarter of an hour's play Cottorill was clean bowled by Moldrum. llfl—2—4l. Ashby followed, and after making 27, was bowled by M ills. IDS—3—27. Longdon then went in, and tho scoro mounted to 151, when Mills bowled Secretan. 151—1-72.

The Hinemoa Mystery— She Arrives at Waiwera.

The Government steamer Itincmoa arrived

at Waiwoia this morning about 7 o'clock. Slto came on from Wellington direct with out calling at Napior,as at lirst announced. There is still nn amount of mystery about her movements. It is known that before leaving for tho North she shipped extra seamen and stokers and ia provisioned for a long voyage. Four members of tho Armed Constabulary wero also shipped aboard. Tho ollicial explanation offered for those things is that tho vessel will bo kopt busy attending upon Sir Julius Yogol and other Ministers, but this is not con sidered at all conclusive.

W.uweha, this day. Tun Hinomoa arrived at 7 this morn ing, with Sir Julius and Lady Vogol and family. Thero aro also on board : lion. I. A. Buckley, G. S. Cooper (Under-Sccrctary), W. Mitchell (Private Societal)), and Mr Gavin. Tho Hinomoa leaves again this evening, but it is not known what her destinaation is.

NEW ZEALAND STOCK AND PEDIGREE COMPANY.

Salo of Yoarlings.

The New Zealand Stud and Pedigree Stock Company's annual salo of thoroughbred yearlings, mares and draught stock, com menced at 1 o'clock this afternoon under the most favourable circumstances. Thoro is singularly line weather, and tho Com pany's premises and stock appear in their best aspect, while tho attendance, of the public is unusually largo. Tho visitors from Auckland came out either in drags, of which acouplo had boon hired for their conve nience, or elto by specinl train which ran to Fisher's siding, whouco a short walk takes onotorfylvial'ark. Others, including a large number of country settlers, came in private vehicles or on horseback. Everything wears a gala appearance. Mr H. E. Whitakcr, the General Secretary, has been doing his utmost to minister to tho comfort of tho visitors, who aro just now discussing a bountiful luncheon, and Captain Walmalcy, with coat off, is giving a final look to hi.s youngsters. Amongst those present are conspicuous the directors of tho company, notably Messrs J. M. Clark and Thou. Morrin, Besides thorn thero aro—Sir l'\ Whitakor, Messrs Mitchelson and ilobbs, M.H.K's., Seymour George, Major Goorgo, Captain Frasor, M.U.K., M. T. Thompson, M.11.11., a largo contingent ot the book making confraternity, and tho best repre sentation generally of the sporting men of the colony that has ever before assembled on such an occasion. Capt. Kussell, M.H.R., Messrs Pilbrow, Hay, Vallance, Butler, and othors aro all here, and tho Hon. Goo. McLean is represented. Mr Jamos I'hilson acts as auctioneer.

In opening the salo Mr Philson saiti that itwasthelargcstand most valuableeverhcld this side of the line. A gentleman in Eng land had just offered i' 5,000 for tho use of Musket for ono yoar. The salo then pro ceeded, the various lots being disposed of as follows: —

Brown Yearlong Filly, by Musket, from Kricyno, 115 guineas. Greenwood.

Chestnut Yearling Colt, by Antoros, from Fancy (full brother to tho Poet), lioO guineas, C. H. Luahinston.

Bay Yearling Filly, by Cnjogan, from Crino line. 170 guineas. Captain Huasell.

Brown Yearling Colt, by Musket, from Timnia, 200 guineas, Mr J. Marshall.

B-own Yearling Filly, by Musket, from Mooiili;.'ht, 70 guineas, Greenwood.

Bay Yearling Colt, by Musket, from Pulchra, 2'o Kuineus. Hon. Mr Mitchelson for tho lion. George McLean.

Brown Yearling Colt, by Musket, from Pearl ABh (full brother to Pearl), 110 guineas, Val lance.

Bay Yearling Filly, by Musket, from Madcap (tittlo lame), HO guineas, Greenwood.

Brown Yearling Filly, by Musket, from Han nah (half-sister to KluKcraigl, So guineas, Me Keish (Pokeno).

Brown Colt, by Caaogan or Musket from Florence McCarthy, 100 guineas, Colonel Fraeor (Thames). Pay Colt, by Antcroa, from Atalanta, 120 Kiiincap, W. I'rolitt.

Hay yearling Colt, by Kandwick, from Per [ume, to guineas, A. Austin. Chestnut Yearling Filly, by Antoroa, from Tres Deuce (filly's dam own sister to Calumny), 51 guineas, Alison (North Shore).

Store Destroyed by Fire.

Blenheim, this day.—Tozor's storo and its contents, at Tuamaiana, were totally destroyed by tiro on Saturday night. The causo is unknown. Mr Tozer locked tho place up and came into Blenheim, leaving no one en the promises. The building and stock were insured for £750 in the New Zealand Office. Destructive Floods. Tho heavy Hood on Wednesday night carried away the staging, monkey engine, pile-driver, and nearly everything else off Clarence Bridge except the cylinder. The very heavy loss will full on the contractors. Tho flood in the Clarence, Waiau, and Mason rivers are among the heaviest on record.

The Farmers and the Auctioneers.

Hamilton, this day.—At the meeting of the Tamahero Farmers' Club, the question of gelling cattle by live weight was dis cussed at considerable length Itwosagreid to write to Mr Buekland andMossie Hunter and Nolan, asking them dolinitely whether and when they intended erecting their f-cales. Should they not agree (o do to immediately, the farmors will bo preparjd to lake steps to give effect to the scheme themselves aa great discontent prevails on the matter.

Swiss Cheese Factory.

Cambkidgb, this day.—The Swiss Cliee;e Factory has boon started at Pukerinm, the prospectors paying 4Jd per gallon for the milk supply. If the operations are attended with success, they will commence making condensed milk next season. The Native Assaults at Matamata. The natives who obstructed and assaulted Mr Firth's workmen on the Matamata Estate last week will be prneeoded against, criminally immediately.

Mr Ballance and the Native Meeting.

Wanganui, this day. — Tho Native Minister arrived yesterday, and leaves for Ranana to-morrow morning. According to native reports, over 10,000 Maoris are congregated at Rauana.

Charge ol Theit M\d Embezzlement.

Kuesell, charged with stealing a pocket book containing £», belonging to Jonathan Harlo, hotel-keeper, Maxwell Town, was committed for trial at the District Court this morning. H. B. Varies, clerk in the Government Life Insurance, was committed for trial at the Supreme Court tor embezzlement this morning on one charge. The other charges are now proceeding.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING.-STA'\ MONDAY, JANUARY 5, IBbs



Wanted. WANTED, General Servant-.— Appl Mrs Hawking Queen's? HOtcl* Corner c Ky bor Pass, ■ ■ -■ WANTED, a Girl to do Housework fo a small family.—Apply Mrs H. Sladi VVilllam-atreet. near Wellington-street. WANTED," an Unfurniehed "Koom within 1,0 minutes' walk of Quccn-stree Wharf.—Address " A.," ktak Oflice.__ WANTED, a good Machine Man ; mus be well used to balidsaw: a joiner pr( furrod. Also, an Improver to CarponterinK.- Aiiply nt Sliop, Clmpol-slroot,— Thus. ColcbrOok Builder. ' Txj ANTED, for Tauvanga District, ; vy good Bootmaker; must be a gooi reliable hand.—Kdwurd T. Cartwright, Boa Upper Manufacturer, Grcy-etref t. WANTED, a Good General Servant.- References required.—Apply 3!r Hazard, Hobson-streot, lirat house nbov Malkie's Cement Works. W" ANTED, Hand for Plain Body Work —Apply Cousins and Atkiu. TTITANTED, Milk Lad, Cook, Nursegirlß V T Sorvuntß of all descriptions; good vyagea —A. McLcon's Ucglstry, 7. Qucon-stroot Wharl or St. Mary's Iload, I'onsonby. WANTED, Music Pupils - quarterly monthly, of weekly; la lessons.—Sir. Welch, 151. Grcj^stroßt. WANTED,' Tenders for Addition to I House In Susaex-street, oir Nowtoi Koui.—Apply to Mr ltoxburgh, Suanex-slreot between o and (i intlie evening. VTK7"ANTBD, a Sranrt Kespcctablo Uirl T V to nniko hcrsolC generally iißoful; tc Bleep at homo or In Hie luiuse.--Mrs Cox, L»un dress, Upper Lorno-strcct. \\rANTED, a liospectaUo Youth, ac T t eustomed to drive, to assist iudelivorini brea'l.—ll. Ford, I'evonrort Bakery. ANTEP, n thorough good Sorvant norm other need upply ; references ro <1 ii I red.—Apply to Mrs J. C Sharland, I'rine.n street. WANTEI>, a Hoy who is used .t< horses.—X. llarvio, Upper Symonds elreot. \VrANTEI), a Housemaid. —Apply Mrs >' Woo.l, Victoria Dining liomna, tjui-en st VI7 ANTED, a good (ienoral Servant foi T > a small family, willing to tako a place ii: the country : must bo trustworthy.—Apply im nu-umtelj, Tluum-s Hotel. X\7 ANTED KNOWN. — The winning TV nimibers in l'i.lorial Art Union, Ml Dunne's, Uroy-shviT. niv-:iS'.l. Wl. 110. HOT, ST.1. 11(1. ;i73, 170, 1.000. K'o. I, 151, 711', 7«), SMS, 119, SKi, in.), s.ti, ssi. lor, ii7ti. 7so. a.m. t'Ji. m'J, aoo, t>-s.-. osi, 815. W7"ANTED, Tenders for the supply of V V about MOSeair.iUling Poles.—For/urllui farLieiilurs apply at f-nn Olllcu. _ TXTANTED, aTSoy for i'lHinbing, &c— T T Apply to A. Kothcrhuni, Cumin-street, Ponsonby. WANTED, Pick and Shovel Mon*— Apply at Kmily I'.aec. ANTED, smart Boys to learn bench wo-k.—Apply to Manager, McArthur's Hunt "actory. Upper (jupi-n Street. VVTANTED, a good Mali ahlo to milk, IT Harden, and make himself useful about the house.—Apply to Mrs KUmioro, Sliorilaml st. WANTED, v fioneml Servant to tako charge of housework during the day, and sleep at homo; good references required.— Apply early to-morrow at tho Queensland Bakery, Wakelleld-atreer. \\TANTED, a strong Youth to work in T V tho gardon, take care o( a horse, &o. -Apply Stau Olllcc WANTED, a Youth—Apply to \Y. Parker, Grocer. Hnbaon-strret. \VrANTEi), a "tronK, respectable Lad.— TT Apply to Buckingham Sc Harvey, Bakers, Mount KosKill Uoad. __ \ITANTED, Carton competent man.— T V Apply Davis Bros., Norih Stion-. \\T ANTED, at once, 2 good Tailorossca ; TT high wages. — .). Williams, People's Tailor, Victoria-street, Wf ANTED, Employmont in Town Or V V Country, by Married Man, n". Cabinet maker, Joiner, or I'atturn-makor; can do Fetich Polishing and Turning. — Address •A 1..." Stau OlHee. "\\7aNTED, a good Housemaid.—Apply T T Mrs Fra-or, Mount Nessing, Grafton Koud. _ __ WANTED, HandyMan to put up Stable at Avondale.—lnquire Market Ltißseo. VRTANTKD, to Buy an Allotment by a TV working man ;10or .0 feet frontage; within half-un-liniir'x walk of the city, for utish. llannaford's Agency, gj»i, Queen-street. WANTED, an experienced and styli.<h MiHincr.—T. J. Nieholls & Company, Wangomu. _ ■\\rANTEI), ISoy for Solir-itorV O'liico.— TT Apply in own handwriting, to Box '2?2. l'o-.t -ofllee. Auckland. "V\7"ANTBD, by Thoroughly Experioncod TT and Compotent l'orson (wlaow).Slltia tion In country hotel as housekeeper or manageress.—Address " 8.D," Stau Otllcc. _ WANTED to Sell, on easy terms, a well-established profitable Hiisincus. I'l-incipalsunly.—Apply " H.X.,".STAKOIUce. Y\TANTED, a (,'ood upHtaiidini: Hack; T T juiii|ier preferred ; must be sound.—Apply nlllen of this p.tper. W/" ANTED.—Ih KJd pur lb in tho price It of really (Irstclacs Ton at l!cw's General tiroeery and I'rovision Stores, Victoria-street. ANTED KNO wF,Tn>7wrUe7p!liocd in our handa for s»Io will ho Advertit-ed Free. —'l'liomas .Stcudniau & Company, Seed Merchants, Land and Comniission Agents, H!', (Jm.i;n-street 1 _ W"" ANTED" KNOWN.— Cioefnj; of tho Moil. Itonioiubcrrour absent friends. V/. Vfnwa and Scenery-Stall, outsido Chief Poet Office. WANTED KNOWN-That Plans of the Hrookland Katato. Mount Albert, are now ready, uud can be liml at tho ofllue of tho Auctioneers, corner of liucen and IJurhnin atreots.—Oswald A Steven and Co. ANTED, I'uTchai'crs of Land to call for Free Passes by omnibus to view the Brookland Estate, Mount Albert-Oswald A. Stoven nnd Co . corner (Jnnr-.n mid Uurham h's. WANTED KNOWN—Tho sale ot thu Hrookland Estate, Mount Albert, on Thursday, the lath January, nt Mercantile Sale rooms, by Oswald A. Stoven nnd Co., corner Queen and Uurham streets, where plans and free passos may bo had. ANTED KNOWN, that Horse* and Buggies are for Hire at K. Harvie's, Coach Builder. Upper Synionds street. WANTED~KNOWN— T. Samuel's Art Union of Oil Paintings will be drawn shortly. Tickets, Is each. WANTED KNOWN — A lirst-olnss opening offers for nn experienced Uniry Farmer, with capital.—Address " A.Z.," Box No. 1, Post-oir.ce. WANTED KNOWN-That good Feathers arc often irretrievably spoilod by being botched. Mrs D. P. Fisher, Oram's Building*. Wollonlfiy and llobson AtrcU, Cleans und Dies Feathers in a sty'o that deliea competition. Also, Straw Hats and Bonnnta Cleaned or Dyed, and Altered into nny of ttio leading shapes. \\T ANTEfTKNO'WN-West End I'har- Vt niacy. Ponaonby Itnail, cheapest Drug Store in town— llollowaj'H I'illn. Is 31; Cockle'B, Is ad ; Whtlpton'B, 13 3d ; Straidmnn's Powders, Is 3d; Chlorodyno. Is and 1b 3d; I'oroua Plaatera, is on* is 3d; Fluid Magnesia, is 3d; Citrate of MaKnesia, Is 3d; Jacobs Oil.'-'.-» lid; DeJontjh'B Oil, 2s fld; Koots. Barks, and Herbs in great variety to arrive by next mail.—A. J. Blomflold, Pharmacoutical Chemist and Herbalist. WANTED, Boys! Boys ! Boys !to wear the Braided Holland Suits at 2s Hid, and the Norfolk Shapo do., 3t lid; Tweed Knickcr Suits, braided and Norfolk ahaue. 6s lid. See tha Boys' Trouser Suits at 17a lid.—KotdoU'B Brighton Houso, top of Grey- Btreet. ■ ANTED KNOWN, that Warnock Bros.' celobratcd Carbolic Disinfectant la guaranteed to instantly destroy all offensive Bmollß and matters, and is recommended by the Medical Profession as a Preventive of Discaso. —Manufactured only by thotnvcntorß. works: Cox'sCreck, Richmond. Warehouses: Durham- Btrcet; WANTED KNOWN.—Toy Books, a good solcction, front Id ; new volumes of Chatterbox, 3s; Children's Friend, Infants Mngazine, British Workman. Family Friend, Child's Companion. &c. Is (M; Bund of Hope, la (published price*). Also, a good assortment of nicely-bound Books suitable Tor presents and prizes, 'from bd.—C. Maokay. Bookseller, 11 Grey-street. WANTED KNOWN- That R. TUDEiioi'K.Plumber, Wellesloy strcot, always keeps in stock a splendid assort ment of Gasaliers, Gas Brackets, Pendants, nnd G»« Globes of newest designs; al3o, a good stock of Ktcctric Bolls and Fittings, Water Pipes and FilUiuts, and every ro<iuisito of tho trade. liibcrtvl nllowanoo made to tho trado. "\*TANTED KNOWN, a large aw-ort- Vt incnt ot Novelu at Published Prices n'i folloiTo:-Beadle's Auiericnn Library, M ; Mnrrvatt'n. I 'oopp.r'n. [liokonu'.-i. liytton'H. Die-k v-, Bnd Aimariln Indian 'Cairo, «d : Ainaworth's. Dumas'H, Brntt'H, Ejnmeti.'«, Lily Series, and Humorous Works. Is; and a Intro selection of: popular authors in hoard covcru, 2s.- C. Mnckay, 1 l(iok»nllrr._n, G_iTy-Btr<!et. AVrANTED KNOWN. — Clirislma» and V T New Year Cards in great variety at the following prices, viz.: Id. 1 for 3d; 2d i for Cd ; 3d, b for Is; 11, 1 Cor Is; Gd, 1 for Is bd ; and moil. Good value. Also, a nice assortment of Fringe. Plush, Photographic. Perfumed Sncliols. and Hand-painted kiti.is. lit lowest possible prices.—C. Mackay, Bookseller. 11, Grey-street. WANTED KNOWN-SheetMusic, 6d, 3 for Is; Vlctmia and other Music Books, Is; Instrumental do. fid and la; Hetny s Tutor,half-price. 2s ed ; Ponpf Bcoka, 2d. 3d, id, and 6d.—C. Mackay, Bookseller, &c, 11. Grey, street^. ____. W ANTED, all Auckland fo inspect my stock of .Shirts, White all nriccs; Oxford aud Regatta in newe.Tt styles and best patterns; all goods marked in plain figures.—J. W. Shackelford, Hatter and Merc?r, 80, Victoria street (5 doors above Albert-streets \\T ANTED KNOWN. - - Book* li 60 T T each :- Sliak<-"pi-iiro- 3 Workn cnmnlele, Itumnl*. fi-n;i, l.u'ly Au'U"y'K i?e'-rtt. Molly Biiwn, Other Peoule'u Money, God ami the Man, Dora Thome, Within an Inch of his Life, Mon sieur Lecoq. Tho Widow Ler,;gue. Portia. Mrs Geoffrey, Dorothy Former. Phyllis. A Great Mißtnko. Book of Knowledge. How to Live a Hundred Years, Secrets of Beautr, How to Flirt, How to Become Beautiful. Conjuring Made Ea»v. How to do Tricks. How to Becoron an Athlete. How to Berome a Sneaker, Bow to Become a Ventriloquist. — Book Stall, Ciby Markflt..



WANTED, for Two Sisters, Situation aa Nurse olid House and Parlourmoid v good references, highly recommended.—Mi Jj Jack's, Mount Eden Road. W ANTED, a good General Servant references required.—Apply before. 1 * a.m. or after 6 p.m.. Mt'3 Duwsnn, Gramma '• School House, Parnoll. . l" \)_7:ANT'ED, 0 good Gonoral Servant .I VY for gentlemen's families: good wage given.—Apply Mrs Jack's Registry, MountKdc - Itoud. - \. \T7 ANTE ■■, ot onco, a llospootable Gii '- V? aa General Servant,—Mrs Cartel ;, liuleliel1, Wellesloy-street. tSTANTED, two Working iMon a a TV Boarders—Now Concrete Shop nps door Salvation Army, Albcrt-Btreet. Terms, ll« 11 \7K7'-ANTED, by a respectable youii| T f Man, a situation as lirsl class waiter o _ barman.—Address '•_._." Stau Offlcc. ■s ~\ "XTANTED, Girl for housework ;to sloej c YT tit homo.—Apply Mrs D. Garriock,Grea North Road, opposite Newton Pottery. WANTED, 1 or 2 Improvers to th tailoring.-Woollamß, Ready Monc; i, Tnil'-r. Sy 'onliainllotiHO, foiitof Groy-etrcot. ;' XHT ANTED, n reapootablo Lad ;i ft apprentice.—Woollams, Ready Mone. Tinlnr, Kjilenhnm Hoime, foot of (irey-strcct. ' * S'rANTEI.), a smart"Voiith to tako on T¥ parcels and make himflolf gene.rall; - useful.- WtiollaiiiH, Ready Money Tailor,Syden a ham House, foot of Brcy-strnct. " WJ ANTED, as Partner, smart Man witl TT JBlo lo _10ca;>ilul. Inimediato rclurnt - —Address " Returni<," fciT.ut Olllco. 0 \\J ANTED, a" Clean Boy for tho But ~ fT chorlngt.—Apply It. Hutcliinson, Vie loria-sti'eeU \s"7"ANTEI), a (lonoral Servant. Uefdr T V ecieo required.—J. Walters, Milliner I'itt-SllTOl. '; \\7ANTED,a thoroughly activo Souttj i- T » Man us Storeman for a retail grocer; I- store in. town;— Apply " AJi.," Stah OflJce. WANTED, a strong 13oy to carrj piiroblß.—Apply Wilson, Williams, am - McCullaKh, 172, (iueen-ttrcot. WANTED, a Girl, about 14.— Apply ti Jlra Kenno, Ith house below Congrcga . tionaUChapel. Boroeford-strcet. r Vs,7"ANTED, 4 working Men aa boarders 1 T f 17s.—ir'ceond Houso from tho Brick - layers' Arms Cbappol street. "\\j"_.NT—~L> I a strong Girl about 15 foi ' T T bouse work.—Apply Mrs Hemingway '. Junction lirapory, Freeman's Bay. 1 "V\7"ANTED, a lirst-class Fomalo Cook -1 T ? Ill™, a strong Girl for ldtchcnwork.— 1 Apply Thames HoteU ' V\7"ANTED, an active Youth to drive V t borae mid cart.-Apply to T. W. Doonin (i r.-ii'i'.;1. &C.. llolisonsrreet. \T; 7 ' A.NTKD, » .strung Voting (iirl for the V liitohiiii.—Apply W. I). D'lllcn, Confec ' lioM-r, Unecn-Htrti'.-t. VXrANTED, lesptcfablo Young Man foi > 7 Ibe country, lo look after horses and poultry ; ono aeciiHtoiuod lotbe work preferred; —Apply W. I). I)alien, Confectioner. Qnceii-st.g TSTANTED, a Man to Milk and make T T bininelf generally useful on a Farm.— \V_ Motion. \\'estc!_ru Springa. WAiN'i'i'jn, :i guori Driver,—Apply Geb. Wilson. Nelaon-Btr.ict. _ \\7 ANTED, v few .100-giillou Iron fuuitH, II in good order. — James Reid, Kden Terrace. _ WANTED, a smart, activo Lad tc at tend to a hor.se and buggy ; wuk''3, 10s pur wick and board, &c—Apply Stah Olllcc. WANTED immediately, a respectable Woman aa General Servant: to a compe tent person good wai/es.—Apply between 11 and 1 lo Mrs P. A. Philips. O'llorko-streU, Albert Park. "\VrANTED, nn oxporienced Saleswoman Vl for Napier.—Apply Miss Paeon, 205, Quecn-strcot. XXT ANTED, General Servant for small ? T family in tlio country.—Mrs Kurauol Vaile. Tho Avi-nue, Kni-niiKiiliniie Road. _ V\7 ANTED, a good Gcnoial Servant — VV Apply Mra Hair, OliKlstone-strect, Newton, near Bt. Uuncdlcta'. W ""ANTED KNO^VN.—Mtrf Rackstraw can receive:( Boarders; ploasant home, every advantage.—llnnalop Houac, Upper Vin cent-street (left aide, near top). _ ~\\/"AiS;TE.I>, Tenders for Komoving a \\ quantity of Earth.—Specinentions at T. Klli^on'R, Hoot milker, 71, (jueoii-titreot. \»7ANTED. a (Ton~ci-al Servant for small Vv family.-Apply Stab Ofllcn. A\7"ANTLOD, Euinloyincnt in country by IT young Knglwlinwn i married; "hud Hint ion experii'tieu; some enpiial; rofcrencos uxclmuKi'd.—Address " Fidclis," BTAH Ollioo, Auckland. TIfANTED, 1,000 Wntohos and Clocks ? T to Clean and Repair, atT. NuUford's, SValuhmakor, Victoria - street (noxt Union liar.k). ChurKOß moderate; all work warranted for 12 monthß^ WANTED, Everyone to como and pco our Shilling Chrlßtmns Table. Hun dreds of useful and ornamental articles for Ono Shilling each,—Donald W. Jack & Co., Pon sonby.Road. W" ANTED KNOWN—That Okk Suit ma;lo by MUNRO & MILLIGAN, Hob soil-street, will wear loiiKcrtlmn Half a Dozen (Cheap and Nasty) Shoddy Hurrs. I'irANTEI) KKOWN-Mfs jfadloy haa >> Kushioimhio l)nlmnn'« and tape-. CoHtimivi). Millinery, l!o>'.s WusliiiiK Kuiiß, Wiiilrri-lothiiiK. &c. — Corley'a KuildinKa, llu'i«on-street. o]ipobito Orain's lletol, ANTKD SEKN, OhrMinnn C'urdfl— Charles Kelsny and Co. have just opened up tbeir new Chrlßtinitfi (^iirdH, wliit-h for beauty of dosiKn could aiviruly be mirpaiwrd; should bo semi early.—Charles lvelsey and Co., I'M, {Jucen-street. Y\7'ANTED"~"KNO\VN -I). Mel'hcrnon » > Ima itist received '2.1W0 yimls of Nun'H Veiling in 'Fawns, Drabs, Browns, and other Ir-adint; blhuU-h. The nbuvo. which are worth Is Bd, we are Hulling at !)Jd to clear. _ WANTED" KNOWN—Chnrloa Koipoy and Co. receive Monthly Parcels of Jewellery. In this way their stock in kept, well assorted with all tho nowiat woods. NO imlta lioiiH aro k«yt, on tiio premises. Kverytb'n(? Kuaruntoed real Gold or Silver.—Chiirlos liolsoy and Co.. 120. Qucon-atrect. XX7 ANT_T_rkNOWN—Ciikav Timbkb ! T T CIIK.VT TlMiiicitl And all other kinds of Building Material, con bo purebiutad clioapor and hotter than anywhoro oho at tho yards of I). Goldik .Albort-mrcot. WANTED KN6WN.—TIio place "in Auckland to purclinso Xmas Presents is undoubtedly Goodson's London Arcade. An immense stock to solect from, and at prices defying competition. During the Holiday Soason wo intend reducing tho excessive stock of Sterling Gold anrl Silver Jewellery. Clncks and Watches, and have nindo such reductions in prices n- will satisfy any purchaser. See our Queen-afreet Windows : In Abysßinian Gold. Silver-plated, nnrt other artistio Imitation Jewellery, wo have tho largest and clica^est ptook in town to select from. Jot Goods: We have a grand assortment. Kauri Gum Ornaments iv great variety. The Fancy Goon's Stock 13 repleto with novelty and variety, and comprises DeskH, Work Boxes and Bnsketc. DreSMns and Jewel Onsco, Colour Boxes, Mathematical Tnstrumnnts, luk6Uiud», Music Cases, Photo. Albums nnd Frames. Scrap Albums and Scraps, Purses, l.ttdirs' and Gents.' Biikh, Card Cases. Glovo and HaDilkerchief Boxes, Fans, Fire Stove Ornament*. Accordions and Concertinas. Dessert, Fish, Table Knives, Curvorsand Knife, Fnik and Spoon, Klectro plate, each in elegantly lined cases, sniied for preaents; Tea and Codec Sets. Ciitets, and Electro-plated Goods, generally, a Bi.leudid m- Roriment; Table and Pocket Cutlery. Dolls, Toys innumcraMo, Gamps of all kinds, Brnshra, Combs, and Toilet Requisites, Xmas and Uirlli day Gurrts. Brackets. Uockinß-horees, Oiiltiren'a and Dolls' Perambulators, Japanoso Goods in irreat vario.tj-; Dinner, Ton., nnd Toilet SoU; Vaseg. Lustres, Epergncs; Fruit and Flowers umlor Shades ; Majolica and Terra Ootla Goods, a lovoly assortment; Stationery and Books at English prices. Tmdo motto at Goodson'B London Arcade: " Small prolltß and quick retunw." yy ANTED KNOWN. Having now Scoured A LARGE STAFF OF _XP_IU-NC_U WORKMEN, wo aro Knabled to Kxeeuto Orders for Our CELEBRATED 50h SUITS AND 133 Cd TROUSKKS. at fi hours' notice Latest stylo and perfect fit guaranteed. Our rapidly increasing connection is suflicient assurance of our abilities aa 1 FIRST • CLASS TAILORS. WOOLLAMS, READY-MONEY TAILOR, Sydknham House, Foot of Quky btiirki. 1 • B'crsooaf. JF, ENGINE.—LotIor at Star Office. J. _ _ - rtriLTL TffE PARTY who hold the :TT Money in tho Svvoepn on the Selling Hugh nn Friday, won by "T.H.M.," obliue by leaving ot Star O/llco.—T.H.M. WILL the party that hold the money in tho sweep on the SteeplccbaßC. won by U.S.. please leave it at Stau OfHco j WILL the person who holds tho inonoy in the.Swonp on Auckland Steeplei hace ■won by "H. 8." kindly leave it at the Stab Olli.'p. anrl nlilign "Ell." MATH LMuNIA 1.. — Several reputable Females. at;ed from 20 to 50, are willing to correspond with respectable Out-settlers through Hannaford'a Aeoncy with a V;ew to the above. Genuine. Inviolabloeecrccy assured. TNQUIKIES about New Zealand and its J_ People will be fully satisfied for One Pliillin^ 00 reffreiice to Brfitt'a Auckland Handbook for US.S. Scud it lo Home friends PEUSONAL.— Auy gentleman wanting a Large New House just being completed, 1 ought to be suited with the property now offered for sale for the. first time, situate in Park Road, near corner of Gtafton Road. The house com mands splendid view ; has 13 rociw. in addition to at/ rii-roonis. bitn. and o!o?f-t.;. n, tennia lawn and kitchen garden in good order nt back. TMs is a choice proDerty, and if not Bold in 21 deya will bs withdrawn.—Apply J. V.. Randcrson, Auctioneer.



iii \\7"ANTED, a Gonoral Servant. - Appl 1; y T French Bakory, Hobson street. r TV/" ANTED TO RE N 1 '.}, by married couple without children, a SEVE; vr OR EIG HT-HOOMBD COTTAGE in Ponsonbj is with O-ardon preferred, .'„ Apply by letter to !n Vy" * "COTTAGER," ri Stah Oillce. r, ' . -■. . . - /CHRISTMAS k NEW YEAR CARDS 13 1/ ;t rantofl,—Purchasers for Messrs Burton Bros s. Porica of 13 Cards. This serios is tho beat put " !i_l_od for sending to friends at a dißtanco.ia B thoy show in a small compass tho beauties am lr progress of Now Zealand. rii_e, Ono Shilling each, n W. R. ROBINSON. ft Next to Clofe Bros,, Wellesley-strcet East. 0 ~3~>OY —Wanted, a respectablo Boy t y H > niaUo himself useful at a houae.—Appl nUbisjDfflcej MOUNT EDEN or Mount Roalul Distiiot.—Wanted, immediately, by i Liuly and Gentleman, good Bedroom an< "i- SitUnK room, with attendance, or Hoard ; stat' . terms.—Address A.N.P., STAitOfllcc. I l© Let h '• rp o let "- QUEEN-STREET, SHOPS AND OFFKJKS, :" PALMICR3TON UUILUINBB. Apply Ciirotdkor, or 11, Glukkv, caro Mcßsn '• WIIITAKKIt &lUUSBBL-. - rjio LET, 2 Shops in Weiloaley-strcci B X M'oßt. adjoining Oram'a Hotel.—Anulj y Pram's Hotel. , TO LET, a 4-i-oomod Coltago iv tlio city —Apply M. Foloy, Grocer, corner of Vie d toria and Hobson-streot^s. TO LET, U roomed Houso, Sftlc-stroet Apply Mrs Bowler, Drapor,7l, Wakofield '■ Btrcct. - ri^O LET, a 5-roomdd Houso ; gas ant • J. wator. — Apply Mrs Russoll, Hargroave '■■ street, olfCollcgo Road. - ff\O LET, a new 6-roomcd Houso, Rylo JL Btroot, Poneonby.—Apply on premises, oi 1 next dour. - rpcTLET, a largo Room ; suitablo for t I JL Drossraakor.—Apply to Wilson, Williams - and MoCullagh, 172, tjucon-atrcflt. TO LET, Mount Ronkill Road, Villt contttinin;< (i rooms, bathroom and pantry . paddock, sttiblo, and buggyhoitsc—Apply T. B Smilli, Kyber I'usa Road. - ''HO LET, v fl-rooined Cottage, opposite J. Masonic Hull, Princea-strcet; BUitublofoi smnll family; stove, and Venetian blinds. Tc j, bu taken nt valuation.—Apply J. L. Hardwick. j Princcs-strcot. i ft^O LET, ut Mount Eden, noar Smitli'f J i 'bus terminus, a furnished House; rent j nominal to a suitable tenant; occupation from January 13th.—Apply this ollice, or Cuckßey'il Store, Mount Kdcn. TO LET, Large VVell-furniehod Bed room; fireplace, with or without board; uiio of Bitting-room.—Apply Stah Otlico. [ fV\O LRT, Shop in Queen-Btreot, with fjn.f J. laid on; splendid Btand; rent roasori.blo, —H I'uftington, lloiisoand Ijand Agont, ■ Tj^O LET, to a respectablo Man, a large 1 Bedroom (furnished), Hobson-strcct; rent , Cs weekly.—Addrem at Star Olllcc. ■ TPO LET, spacious b'-roomod Houao with I JL large cellars, &c., gas and water, on Col . lego Road, opposite Cascade Store,—A. Andor- Bon. TO LET, North Shore, 2 Furnished Bod and Sitting RoomH; board optional | private family; gin laid on.—Apply Stah Ollico. T" O LET, At Arch Hill, North Road, a Shop and Dwelling of Five Rooms; good . puaition.—Y. Warren, KaranKuhipo Road. mO LET, close to Queen-street, n lied- X room, oithor furnisbod or unfurnished; would suit two young men.—Address at Stah Ollico. ._ __ TO LET, Shop, 14 rooms, city, euitablo for boardlnu'-himso. rent 10a.; also Shor, Ponsonby, 21s.—U. M. Hcighton, 177, Queen slreet. TO LET, 2 or 3 Largo Furnished Rooms; will let them unfurnisliod it pro'orable— singly, or together; beautiful sea view. Terms mod»rato.-Api)ly T. H. Matthows, City of Truro Fnut Uopot, Patteaon-strcet, Freeman's Buy. JIO LET, at Epeotn, a good "roomed . House and 10 acre* of volcanic soil, next lo tho residence of Mr Neal Immediate pos Bcsslun can be given. Apply to Mr K. M. Hulloll, opposite Blshop'H t'curt. I'arnill. rjl^O LET, 1-roomed House, closo to X (Juten-strccl -Apply J. Williams. Vic toria-s tract. rpoTLET, a Laifjo Shop, woll fitted up, X and Brick Cottage attached, with every convonlunco; rent mo^era'.e.—Apply W. L. Prime, Knninfctihnpc Road^ J iO~LET or LEASE, Large Houso of 20 rooms, with every convenience, at Whiuv gnrei; 10 minuted' walk from Railway station; wellstockod orchard—oranges, tigs, peaches. &c, in full bearing; and. if required, lOncrenof pasture,—Apply to 11. Hobble, Whangaroi 110 LET ( iViiieii;h «troot)," now House of 7 rooms; buth room, scullery, and wasli hoiino ; mm and water.—Apply J. Ciirrio, Wood- BtriiOt, J'OllßOllliy. ' MHO LET, Furnished Houso, or I! or ■) X rooms, for term of 3 months: nice garden gond \lew. —Mm Ho>lgkins, Victoria ltoad, Ninth Sboro. F6 LET, Fonileigli-utrcct, now llounc of 7 rooms : hnth-room, tcullery, and wash house ; gai and water.—Apply J. Currlc, Wi o • itrtut, t'oi'.sonby. Tt~vs LET, in a loading thoroughfare, a X liaker'sShop. Dwelling-house, and Own. with every convenience lor carrying on a good business; rent modcrato.—Apply to Oladding'a Railway Tea Mart, Mount Kden Road; TO LETj a very desirablo Villn Rcsi donco, recently erected on tho Avenue Road, Parnell. containing 7 rooms and buth rooni i tittral with re|{i»t«r gralo and kitchen range; water and gas bid on.—Apply J. M. and J. Muwbray. l_n_j Agents, Fort-street. TO LET, Portion of a Largn Storo in CtutoiiH street West, corner of Harding at rect; .separate entrance.—Apply to Tho. Craig, Hard! tig-street. ■ TIIO LET, in llobson-streot,, a Shop with X lit tings mid S large rooms; also a i-hop and 5 rooms —Apply H. J. Riordap. Hohaon-strcct. nhO LET^ at Mfc. Edon, Ono Latgo Six- I roomed Villa Residence, with every con- I veniei.ee. ntmr Smith's Omnibus Ofllco.—Apply to Jcaae Stoke.", Mt. Men Road^ TO" LET, 2~now Brlok Shops, well- I X finished; gas and water laid on ; situated iin WullGitloy-stroot Kast J. B. Morpeth, No. 20. N.Z. Inaurnnco. TSIO LET, thow Iron and Concrete Storen X Bituatodoornorof Stanley-Rtrcetnnd Alton Ro«d; ront motlerato.—Apply to S. J. Edmonds. Cuat oms-strocU O~i7ET, Upßtnirs Rooms, by Queen street; fjuiUihlo for Office, SUiro, or Sample-rooms.—Apply Lewis and Simpson. TO LET, House containing Seven Rooms and Bath-room, situated inSelwyn-stroot; )u3t, flnishinu: iinaurpiiSHed view of Harbour, North Shore, &c.; rent, 22a Gd weekly.—Apply The Now Zealand House, Land, and l&Uito AKcncy, Iligh-Btreot. fg^O BE LET at onco, Furnished Villa X Re3idenco, situuto in Parnell.-For parti culars and cards to view, app'.y to w. L. Mitchell, Coombi s'a Arcade, Queen-atrcot. nnO LET, with purchasing clause, if neces- X s_ry. a Villa Rcsidenco, with largo pioce of ground; boiutitul view; gas, water, aDd nvcry convenience.—Jas. B. Graham, Solicitor, Shortland-atregt. . I^6 LET, Officea at present occupied by Victorian Mutual Assurance Company, National Bank Buildings.—Apply Hesketh and Richmond. Solicitors. ' rpo LKT ob FOR SALE, Handsome and i X Commodious Family Roeidonco nnd Grounds, plcnsantly situated on Western side of Ht. Gonrgo's Bay, Parnell. Tho houao con ' tains 13 Bpacious and lofty rooms, fitted and linishcd ofl'in a superior mannor; bathroom, conservatory, and snndry oflices, largo stable, hay loft, carriogo houso, etc , etc. The Groundn, about 2 acres in oxtent, are mo t tastofully laid oul ns tennis lawn, flowor garden, orchard, and kitchen g'irden, all in beautiful order, tho treoa in full bearing. In fact, this proporty ia replote with all the conveniences usually attached to a Rtiiitlenian'u residence, and is oithor to Let or I for Salo. Terms vory easy. Cards to view und ! all information at office of D. F. EVANS, i Land Agent and Auctioneer. ARNELL.—To bo Let, Furnished S roomed Houso, having a good bird's-eye viowof tho harbour: elegantly furnished with piano. _c.: tho garden is in splendid order, and haa ovory kind of fruit and vogetables.-For terms apply to F. C. Richardson, 81, Queen strcot, between 10 and 12, mO BACHELORS.—Two nice Rooms to X L'-l; fe. -Apply Star Office. i rpO BE LEASED fum term, that vory I « der.i ruble Property on the Pah lioad, i BpFOm, nt present occupied by Mr Garland, consisting of Id Acrcn of rich Land id graGß, vcrv conifvirtuhle Groomed Homo, good SUifilri", loose boxeo, and all necessary oul buil'ling!".—Apply to J. M. & J. Mowbray, Land AKonls, Fort-etreet. ' "J4 EAIE Ol POR T UNIT Y. Thk commkrcial hotkl, market Bquauk, wanganui, Being ono ot Ibe leadiug Holnlain Wanganul, contaimi bar. billiard room, diniug-room, S par loura, faui)ile rooms, kitohen, and sundry ofllceE doivnelaira; 22 bed-rooms. I sitting roon,B, »nd biiivliy offices upstairs. The loase <f tho above having runout, it is now open for Leasing on the nirst favourable terms to a desirable tenant. For part inulars apply to H. S. TAYLOR, Carop'ncll Place, Wanganni PHOTOGRAPHIC LANDSCAPI SCENERY. BI'BTOS Bro:%' "New Zkaland Thkougi: 1 THE Ca;I£RA." Over2,oooSeparate Vieud to selaet from. Mounted. 21s tier doz.; single copies, 2s. L'u . mounted,- 18s per doz.; single copies, 2s. Purchasers taking 62 Views of this series ii ' weekly instalments, or the whole ut once, cai ' havo them for Is each. . Bukton Bros.' "Camera is atin. Coraj | Islands." A Series of Views of Fiii, Samoa, and Tonza. Mounted. 259 per doz.; single copies, 2s 6d , Unmounted, 2s per do_.; single copies, 2s. ' -. K"*l^', Welleaky-acreet East.



lyl For Sale F, T7IOR SALE, a New Light Spring Cart JD Apply to E. Bowles, Karangahfipu Road »T next to the Caledonia Hotel. 171 OR H4LE, the Well-known limpetl; } Business at Newmarket formerly carriei on by Mr Jenkins, and lately by Mr Shrewsbury —For particulars apply to Arch. Clark & y'ons. 17WR SALE, splendid level Allotment it } Haslott-stroet, 40 x 12?; price 45s pcrfoot easy terms.—Apply to J. Birkett, same ctreet. FOR SALE, 3 fine Boats, suitable fo Sailing or Pulling, having cverythinj i. complete; must bo sold.—Apply City Bath keeper. , > "fi^Oß SALE, a Saddlery Business, doin£ v, JL 1 a good trado in tho rising township of Tc d Awamutu. For further particulars apply t< H. Brace &Co., High-street, or G. D. Uuntor Te Awamutu. SjiOß SALE, a Bakery, doing a gooc X? trade iv Waikato.—Apply Robert Lamb 35. Quoen-atrect. o Tp 0 E SALE y Cottage and Freehold Allotment, 40 x 141, foi r. £IGO, nn very easy terms, say £20 cash, balanc( " as por arrangement; pleaeantly situated a' a Kingsland, off Now North ROad. d D. F. EVANS, Land Agent. 0 TmOR SALE, a bargain, good Block oi . JD 4,600 Acres, one day's easy journey from - Auckland City; virgin soil; suitablo for cattle or sheep run or for cutting up intofarms. Also, soveral Properties, 23 to 9DO Acres, in Turanak) " District.—For full particulars ipply to A. C, ', Fookes and Co., Licensed Land Brokers, Now Plymouth. FOR SALE, n 24pas8ongor 'Bus, with or without Horses. To bo Been at the Union Bank 15 minutes past every hour. 8 IJIOR SALE, a Clrodery Business in good 12 working order,—Apply to John Buchanan, 1 Customs-street. ____________ y TnOR IMMEDIATE SALE', vory Cheap, JP prior to packing for removal, Cordials (oil assortuitnt).—Red Cross Factory, Railway-st, ,' Parnoll. IfIOR^SALE, just completed, a Croomcd 1 House, including bathroom and other ,' eonvohloncc.i; Rittlatwl within 100 feet of Pon -1 sonby Roid.—For owner's address apply WSt A H _ Ollico. 1 TTIOR SALE, Chemist and Druggist's !' JD Business in Freeman's Bay. Shop situated on line of proposed tramway from Auckland to Ponsonby.—For particulars apply to Mesßrs Kempthorno, Prosser, Ss Co., Wholesale Chemists and Druggists. " TJIOR SALE, a 6-ton Yacht, well found , JC and in good order. Price £30.-Ap[/ly ' Star Offlco for addreßC. I ijiOß SALE, 740 acres iirstclasa Land JD botween Matamata and To Aroha, and " adjoininc Mr J. au-soll's land ; cheap.—H. Part ' ington, atichbury'B BiiiifiinKß. j TTIOR SALE, Splendid Volcanic Allot r JJ ments, A r alloy Road, Mount Edcn;beauti i (ul views; cioso to 'buß stand. ONLY 30a ran Foot.—Apply to D. F. Evans, Auctioneer and 1 Estate Agent, QuoRP-strcct. \ IJIOR SALE, a new 7-roomed Houso j gas, t JD water, out-housß3. Terms eaßy.—Apply , on the promises.—J. Scott, Mount Eden Roud, , 2 doors past R. Bloaaard's. f~ HOR SALE, New Carriages, First-class ' Ladies' Phaeton. Dok Cart, medium-sizo . Delivery Curt, and Strong Station Waggon.—W ' and K. Baaton. Coachhuildcrs, Wakefleld-street \ imOR SALE, Buggies, as follows:—1 J 1 Tolescopc(hooded), 2Singlo Scats (hooded), ' 1 Turnover Seat; also. Waggons, Spring Carte, • otc.; several Seta of good yeoond-hand Buggy ) Harness.—Apply Thames Carriage and Dray I Factory, Vißtono-street. Tj^Oß, SALE, anew 10-roomed House. — i JD Apply 11. Rogers, Lincoln-street, Pon . sonby. FOR POSITIVE SALE, a nioo little Farm of 10 acres, part in grass, all f encod I and nn eight-roomed House upon it; 3 miles . from Railway Station, and 11 miles from town ; ! aIBO. a good Farm at Whangarei, 320 acres, nearly all fenced in, part in good grass, and part • bush, good Cotiage, Outbuildings and Orchard: i tho sheop and cattlo can either be takqn at I valuation or othorwiso; a low price will bo taken for tho lot.—Apply to John Soppot, House and Land Agont, No. 8, QueeMtreet^ A" (;ENTLEMAN~roBiding at North Shore, leaving Auckland, wishes to dis pose of all his furniture and onV.cta, only in use / months. Anyono buying could rent the houso. I Kent very low. Any reasonable offer taken.— ' N- W. Tnrnbuli, 83, Queen-street. ON SALE, Ground Mortar (delivered in town or Buburbs), 200 casks Portland ! Cemont, Plaster of Paris, Fireclay (by ton or lb), ■ Firo Brioks. &c—R. Jonkinson, Builder. Lorne i jtreot. 1 SUBURBAN ALLOTJIENTS, — For JO Private Sale, K-ight Allotments fronting tho Richmond Avenue; price required, 40s tho , foot.—Alfred Buckland. mINST.fiTIl rS~ and Plumber's Business JL for Halo, situate in a prosporouH township; capital opening for nn industrious man with a 1 littlo mono}'.— Apply to E Porter &Co., Iron mongcra, Auckland. ij'OKSBB FOR PRIVATE SALF. DR. IIAINES (Who proceeds to England this month) Wishes to dispose of— 1 PAIR OF HANDSOME CHESTNUT CAR RIAGE HORSES 2 POWERFUL BUGGY HOUSES, vory Btn-nch, and with grand action 1 UPSTANDING CHESTNUT BUGGY HORSE, good in single and doublo harness, and a first-claes Hack. I7\ G. EWING TO N, 1 • Estate Agent (established 19 years), Coouiboa's Arcade, Queon-streot. FOR HALK, for CwO. a largo Dwelling-house in ltwresford-stii-ot, with a Freehold Allotment, nicely planted. FOR SALE. 20 acres of Lund at Mount Ronkill, planted and fenced, with small Houso. £'20 per aero. FOR SALE on vory easy tornis, at Rocky Nook, an 8-rooniod Houso with many conveniences and commanding a dclighttul view. HOUSES TO LET. Ecclesiastical. "Y\7EEK OF UNIVERSAL PRAYER, i In connection with the above, United Prayer Meeting will be held in the City and Suburbs of Auckland as under. MONDAY, JANUARY 5. ST. JAMES'S CHURCH; Subject, Praiso and Thanksgiving. Chairman. Rev. B» F. Macnicol: Address by Rev. W. E. Rice. TUESDAY, JANUARY 6. BERKSFOHDSTREET CHURCH: Subject, Humiliation and Confession of Sin, Chair man, ReVi T. Adams. Address by Roy. Alcxandor Reid. PARNKLL WESLEVAN CHURCH i Chair man, Rev, T. Griffith. Address by Roy. D. Whytock and D. MacPhorson. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7. WELLE3LEY-STREET CHURCH: Subject. Prayer for Families. (Jhairmnn, Rev. W. E. Rico. Address by Itev. R. liavin. REMUERA IPRESBYTEKIAN CHURCH: Chairman, G. B. Monro ; Address by Rev. W. S. P( Her. NORTH SHORE WESLTCYAN CHURCH: Chairman, W. G. I'arsonson ; Speaker, Rev. W. Boothroyd. PONSONBY BAPTIST CHURCH: Chairman, Kov. T. Carter; Addresses by Revs. Run ciman and Carr. THURSDAY, J ANUARY 8. PITT-STiIKBT WESLEYAN CHURCH: Sub iect, I'rayor for tho Church Universal. Übairmnn, Roy. A. Reid; Address by Roy. J. S. Hill; Communion Service at the close. FRIDAY. JANUARY 9. FREE MKTHODIST CHURCH, Pitt and Yin cent-streets: Subject, Prayer for tho Nations and Tomporanco. Chairman, Rev. S. Mac farlane. Addroesos by Revs. T. M. Fraser and T. Adams. SATURDAY, JANUARY 10. V.M.C.A. ROOMS: Subject, Prayer for Mis sions. Chairman, T. Buddie, Esq. Ad dresses by Revs, Carr and Carter. The services will commence each evening at half post seven. A collection will bo made on THURSDAY ' Evening to defrny necessary expenses. | All Christian peoplo aro urged to attend tho3o I Services, , SAM. MACFARLANE, , Hon. Secretary. i Tenders. j Education Department, [ Wellington, 21st Decembor, ISBI. TENDERS will be received up to noon of tho 2tith January neit, for the Removal of a Netivo School-houeo end Teacher's Refli > donco from Poroti to 'Janpiteroria, Northern Wairoa. Specilloaliono, &c, may be seen on application ' tr> tlio Nntivo Agent, Aitcklnnd. tlio Rpr.idcnt , Magistrate, Whangaiei. or to Tito Papa, Tsngi , teroria. Telegraphic trnriers will be received provide'! I the original tender and deposit are lodged with . either of tlio two flrutnaiuedofticcro by the time I specified. The lowest or any tender not ueceeanrily accepted. JOHN HTSLOP. 1 mENDERS FOR PRINTING, 3 Colonial Secretary',) Office. Wellington, Decembor 30th, 185!. Tenders will hn received at this office up tc Noon of THURSDAY, the -2nd Januai-y. ISftj, for the Printing and Binding of 2,000 copies ot Sir Georgo Grey's Collection of Maori Son.f ! and Legends, in English and Maori. Tenders must be addressed to the Hon. the 2 • Colonial Secretary, and marked outside "Tenders for Printing Maori Songs and Legends." Specifications can be seen at the Chief Posl I Offices at Auckland, New Plymouth, Napier Nelson, Hokitika,Blenheim, Cliristclmrcb, Dun edin.und Invercargill. end at the Government ~ Printing Office, Wellington. G. S. COOPER. II mENDERS for tho Election of Watei X Closets at. the Girls' His?h School, Uppei L Queen street will be received by the Educatioi Board, Wyndham-strcet, Auckland, until nooi of TUESDAY, 13th January, ISSS. Plans ant I. j:peciflc_tioDs may be seen at the oftieo of thi Board. Coatlnued on First Fag»,



Public Notices. » BRETT'S _ AUCKLAND ALMANAC i AND PROVINCIAL HANDBOOK ] For 1885. r 5 This Standard Hook, which is Now Ready, . contains 208 paged of closely-printed matter re lating to tho Colony o£ New Zealand, and fur - niahing tho vory latest statidtical, ofljcial, and t descriptive account of its resources, its trade, 3 agriculture, railways, telegraphs, official ser- ) vices, its laws, forests, land regulations, indus , tries, minea, &c., &c. The Book' also includes two Diaries—ono for \ the record of memorandil lot every day of the year, and tho other for tho entry of household ' expenses. A Ready Reckoner for housewives and dealers will also be found a useful feature. f The description of the Provincial District of ! Auckland covers fifty closely-printed pages. t Thero are also attached Lists of Crown Lands opon for settlement In the Province. The Reglsterof Auckland Shipping, Customs f ' Tariff, Slump Dutieß, Trains. Coach and St- am i | Tables, Cab and Watermen's Fares, and Direc , ' torios have all been corrected to the latest date, and will be found invaluable in every mer ohant's office. Tho Farm and Garden Cal' ndars furnish the farmer find horticulturist With directions for every month's operations. The Tldo, Sunriso, and other Tables aro calou< luted with the greatest possible care. All the mattor in the Book is ontirely now, and various important improvements havo bcon in troduced to mako the Book more widely useful. PUICE-ONE SHILLING. Bold 'Jy all booksellers. H. BRETT, SHORTLAND-STItKKT, PUBLISHER. "DTI sure you got Wolfe's Schnapps. TtfEVY ZEALAND INDUSTRIAL J_X JLM lIIBITIOM, At tho request of Mr Charles Callis, Secretary to the Now Zealand Industrial Exhibition* 1885, a Public Meeting of intending exhibitors, and others who aro favourable to promoting the representation of tho Industries of Aucldand District at the Exhibition, will he held at tho Chamber of Commerce Rooms Insurance Build ings, Queen-street, on MONDAY Evening, sth January, at eight o'clock. JOlltf REID, Chairman, Chamber of Commerce OLD-FASHIONED TEA may be ob. tamed at 2s Id per ib at Boulton's City and Suburban Supply Stores, corner of Liver pool-street and Karangahapo Road. N.B.— Good Tea, Is lOd. A YOUNG LADY, desirous of return ing to England, would give S3rvice3 on tho voyage in return for part of passage money.—Address " M.R.," Stai<Office. WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS, 40 years boforotho ' ' publici and its qualities and virtuoß ncvar yet approached. H~aTv~~e "you seen F. 11. LEWISSON, the Jewellcf 1 HIS SHOW ROOMS, Over his Shop and the Adjoining Premises. The Only UPSTAIRS SHOW ROOM ill the Colonies. ELECTRO-PLATED GOODS, STERLING SILVER PLATE. ALBUMS, MUSICAL BOXES, FANS, WORK BOXES, Sec, ffic. F. H. LEWISSOK, Opposite Union Bank, Quceiistroot. A Lady Assistant Upstairs. R MILNER STEPHEN will receive Patients at his new consultation rooms, Sommerville's Buildings, Vulcan Lane, after New Year's Day, from 10 till 5 o'clock. W~OLFE'SSCHNAPP^,anunequalledspecino for diseases of the atomach and bowels. Tfr o t I c eT Trespassers on Glendowio Farm, West Tamaki Heads, adjoining the St. Heller Bay Compuny'B property, will bo prosecuted. OARD AND RESIDENCE.-Vacancy for Gentlemen friends; front rooms large and airy ; bath and piano. — Grafton House, Grafron Road, oppoaito Choral Hal!. VTEW ZEALAND EDUCATIONAL i.l INSTITUTE. AUCKLAND BRANCH. Tho Southern Members of tho Conference havo been invited to proceed on a Country ICx cursion on THURSDAY, the Bth inst. Any Auckland members wishing to join the Excur sion aro requested to loave thfir names with mo on or before two p.m. on TUESDAY, tho lili inetant, that suitable provision may bo made for conveyances. Luncheon at Otahuhu. at cne p.m. Auckland members intending to bo present at the public banquet givon to the delegates on the 9th inst are requested to leave their names with me not later than two p.m. on TUESDAY, thcGthintt. J. COLLKTT DICKINSON, Soerctary. Pollen-street, Ponsonby Road. ■m/TUNIIO AND MILLIGAN'S TWEEDS Are all Thoroughly Sihmjnk. FIT AND WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. riHRISTMAS HAMS. R. REW Bcirs to inform customers that tho CHRISTM A8 HAM 3 have just arrived and are in splendid condition. Best quality Canterbury .. Isperlb. „ Local .. .. lOd „ „ 11 E W' S GENERAL GROCKRY AND PROVISION STORES, YICTOBIA-STBEET. DREW & C O.'S, SEAMAN'S OUTFITTING AND JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT (Under Sailors' Rent), WHARF, AUCKLAND. And at Eli__beth-Btrcet, Melbourne READ. READ. READ. The Far-famed Erhardt Hunting English Lever, in Sterling Silver Cases, at £3.10s each. l'he World-renowned Rotheiham Englißh Lover, £410s. Waltham Levers, £3. American Hunting Levers, in Salvor Cases, £2 Bs. Ladies' Gold and Sivcr Goods at Unheard Prices. REMEMBER. REMEMBER. Kvery Watch Guaranteed for three years. Sent to any part of Now Zealand Post Free A Competent Workman kept on tho premises (or all kinds ol Repairs at Melbourne Charges. Please forward Post-offlco Order. Note the addreea— DREW & CO., WHARF, AUCKLAND. And Er.iztnKTHHTRir.KT Mm.TinnRNE W. L ■ » 8. BOOK BINDER, PAPER ItULKR. ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTUR-B. TKBE* DOORS ABOV* ** STAB " OWIOm. MKRCHA.NT31 ACCOUNT BOOKS, IKBUSANCB AND MINtKQ REOISMSB BOOK* Bpbcial_y _tui_o> and Bound. Mublo, Magazines, Publlo libraries, and Bun day School Books well bound. BAKERS' aPECIAL RULED DAY BOOKS- Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Boo_« Re-bound. BAND AND CHOIR MUSIC BOOKS RUL-TO ANANAS, Pines, Cocoanuts, very cheap, at Lowndcs's, Fruiterer, Kyber Pass. Nowmarki t '{*?' REWARD io any person who will d&*y finrt a Purchosor for a good House; gas and water; close to tramcar; 10 minutes walk from Quoen-street; newly painted and papered. — For price, otc, apply to Walter Jj. Primp. Grocer, etc. Karangahape Road. i«-_ £\ TO £10,000 LENT on Bailding _Ry JL " Society principles.or on otlier terms to suit borrowers. Allotments bought and Houses built on Weekly Payment System. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. See List of Properties for Sale on first page. Six per cent, allowed on money deposited lor investment.— C. Wilt-amson, Land, Estate, and Financial Agont and Valuer, High-street, Auckland. W O RMS. All children suffer from thorn. Tf pospected. auk for tho Gertatn Onro. SHAKIiANIVH WORM POVVUF,HB. Ispaoket Aiiot hpcwHes' Hul opposite Poßt-offlce. rfIiOOTHAUHE (JUJSB. — lnf>l«ntjineone I Itellnf—OTX'lNTAUMC'..—l« n*r bnt.t.l«. (T. r, SUARI.AVH nm>n«Hfi Pnßt-ofHw. i > MM KIT I row t.iouyn 10 Ten Mnitium.-- I\. BHAHI.A.NI)'9 CUICRKY PECTORAL, Price, 2n 6d and <H 6d.—F. C. Sharland, opposite th Poat-ofucn. _ "f\R ARNOLD'S -PENNY ROYAL 1 1 AND STKKL Pll.L?.~The most populM medicine of I'lodnv, Price. 2s Mb box.—Colo nial Agent, F. O. Sbabmnd. opposite the Post offlop TMJSKLLN W Kirn tuk HAIK — This ehv JL_ gant preparation completely eclipses every article of a similar kmd now before the public. Prica, Is 6d a bottle.—Bhabland, ApothocarlOß Hall. RATS! RATS! RATS I—dee BHARLAND'S PHOSPHOR PABTE, Bats eat it greedily. ktA die: no Broell, Price, One Shilling a Bottle, F. C. SHARLAND. opposite Poßtofflce. A LL PEOPLE who reside in hot climates ___L are more or less troubled with liver and stomach disorders. Special Tincture of Podophyllum rarely fails to remove th?_i. 'I'ryit. Price, la.—C. W. Goodaon, London Arcade, Sole Agent for Auckland. ISEASE — SMALLPOX, FEVERS, ETU.—AU persons wishiny: to keep from those horrible diseases should at once procure a packet of WARNOCK'S celebrated DISINFEC TANT, as " Prevention is better than Cure."— Sold by all Storekeepers, Chemists, ntc, 9d the Packet. JG. HENDER BON ' 3 • CHKRRY PECTORAL, 4b 6d, 2s 6d, 1b Bd per tmttlo. To befhad only at 1 Medical Hall, PwwonUWfßiosite Tniee Lampß,



A UCKLAND SUMMER RACE J\. MEETING. Pottlincr on the above at Tattersill's Club THIS EVENING. WM. PKRWVAL, Secretary. TX ELENSVILLE CUP TAKAPUNA STKEPLECHASE. EUREIt A Id now forming an Unlimited Com pany on the above Double Event. Each Ticket has two separate ehoncea. For Shares apply to EUREKA cafe of H. Ellison, Tobacconist, junction of Grey and Queen streets. Cl< ICft B T MAT, Cn ! CRICKKT MATCH! PUBLIC LUNCHEON TO-MORROW, at Domain Pavilion. W. D. DALLEN, Caterer. IVIDENDS in No. 1 and No. 2 Steeple chase Company will be paid tomorrow (Tuesday) night. ~<B>-^^ A O.F. The Members of •ii&SufMiilLi, _csl» Court City of Auckland, *JrP>Si"^3S No 3.3 8, are requested to meet iX^a^^S 11 at the Foroßtors' Hall, Earanga fe^M^^iluPe Road. TO-MORROW l€MSPslin (Tuesday), Jan. 6, at i p.m., for 11 iv& ®Vm I tho purpcao of lollowing the ro- UJjisslififlJ mains of our late Bro. W. J. *MJ«E»« ;B»»S»' p ATTKIt so-N, P.C.R., to the Coinctory. Vi3itlng Brethren invited. Mourn ing Rogalia furnished. By order of C.K. JOHN S. FOTHERINGHAM. "VrORTHERN OPPOSITION 'BUS I_l TIME-TA13L15.-lieavos New Lynn-8.30 a.m. Leaves Avondale—B.43, by Great North Road: S Ji. tiovt North Road. Leaves Auek land-12.1 fl p.m., for Mount Albert and Avon dale ; 1.30, Arch Hill, Asylum, and Avondalo; 1.30, Arch Hill and AVondßlo; 1.10. Mount Albert and Avondalo. New Lynn (Saturdays) —2 p.m. and 10 30 P-nu_ MONA VIEW, Karangahape Road.— Board and Rcsidoncc offered to three or four Gentlemen, where every comfort, cleanli ness, and attention may be relied upon. Terms, 21s per week, including washing.—Apply to Mrs Moncur, Mona View. References: Mal oolmson and Do Lacy, Tho Now Zealand House, Land, and Estate Agency. Hlgh-Btrcet. Z\~ N E H " U JS G A. GENERAL ANi7~lai3 STODDAKD'S BOARDING AND DAY-SCHOOL for YOLNG LADIES will RE-OPEN February 2nd. Little Boys also received. Tho Education comprises: English in all branches, Latin, French, Drawing, Painting in Water Colouru and Oils, and Needlework. Music, Singing, Calisthonica, and Dancing Extras. aarSituation olevatcd and very hoilthy. iVTOTICE.—On and after this date I shall J3I not be responsible for any debts con tracted by my wifo.—J. 11. T. Basaitt. BATHS I BATHS ! BATHS !—We are now making Full-eize Plunge Baths com plote for 25s.—J. M. Haslett, Builder. Fort-stree*. HOT-HOUSE GRAPES.—James Mason offers his superior Hot-house Grapes at 2b (id per lb. Can be procured at Shop, 37, Lower Quocn-strect, and at tho Nursery, Parnell. Re auction to the trade. UNION OIL, SOAP, AND CANDLE COMPANY (LIMITED). MANUFACTURERS OK STEARINE CANDLES, COMMON AND TOILET SOAPS, LUBRICATING AND OTHER OILS. WORKS-ST. ANN73"^RIDGK. PENROSE. WAREHOUSE AND OFFICES-LOWER ALBERT-ST., AUCKLAND. Cash Purchasers of Tallow. CHRISTMAS PRE SE N T.S NEW YEAR'S GIFTS 1! . NOVELTIES !! NOVELTIES !! THE DIRECT SUPPLY STORE, 219. QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. We have now openod up our Novelties for tho Holiday Season. The Choicest Selection of Goods suitable for Christmas Boxes, &c, over offered in Auckland. PRESENTS. PRESENTS. PRESENTS. BEAUTIFUL LADIES' BAGS in Plush (new colours). Calf, and Russian Leather; Parses in similar make. IVLAID WORKBOXES AND WRITING DKSKS in all qualities, and at all prices. CHINA and BOHEMIAN VASES in every concoivable design and colour. Lustres, Fancy Jars, and Baskets: all New Goods. BEAUTIFUL PARIAN STATUARY, at half tho ruling prices, either with or without glass phades. SHELLS, BIRDS, LILIES, and ASSORTED FLOWERS under shades, in various size 3. FLOWER STANDS, Flower Tubes, Flower Pots, and Flower Brackots. very cheap. A LARGK STOCK of ALBUMS in Vignette, Medium, and Cabinet Sizes. All Qualitios in Photo. Frames. TOYS. ' CHEAP TOYS. TOYS. From a Penny to a Pound. DOLLS, Tea-sets. Paint-boxes, Hones. Whips, Musical Tops, Trains, Cubes, Books, Balls, Pianos, Trumpets, Tools on Cards, &c, &c CHINA, EARTHENWARE, GLASSWARE, IRONMONGERY, &c, &«. ALI- THK REGULAR USEFUL GOODS AS USUAL. A LARGE STOCK OF THE ABOVE AS CHEAP s.nd CHEAPER THAN EVER. HANCHARD & CRANWELL, tar THK DIRECT SDPPLY STORE, "S» 249—Qceen-5t.,—249 Three doora above Wclleslcy-Btreet. Amusements, OARNELL HALL. AMATEUR CONCERT, IN AID OF NEW SOCIAL HALL FOND, TO-MORKOW (Tuesday), JANUARY 6> 1. Galop de Concert, "Fairy Queen" (Sydney Smith). .Missks Tilly and E. Flood. 2. Song, "The Desert" (L. Emanuel)..Mß H. Barton. . Duet, "O, May'st Thou Dream of Me" (V. Gabriel).. Miss THOMAsandMBJ.HANNA. i. Song, "The Scout" (Campana)..Mß Hay ward. 5. Reading, "Out of the Hurly Burly "..Libct. Wilcox, R N. 6. Song. " A Vision " (Pontet). Mrs Ruck. 7 Song, "cOO.OOO Teufel" iGaboß Hoffmann).. Lieut. Wilcox, R,N. 8. " Dr. Quack" (in charactor).. Mr H. Walpole. Interval. 1. Selection for Piano. .Tho Misses Isaacs. 2. Song, "Fine Ould Irish Gentleman" (in character). .Mr Severn. 3. SoDg, "Two Little Shoes" (Hutchison).. Lady Amateur. 1. Sopfi. "The Measiige" (Blumenthal)..Mß J. Hanna. 5. Song, "Golden Love" (Milton Wellings);.: Mrs Sacndkhb. C Trio. " The Wreath" (Bishop).. Mrs Stevens, Mr Hanna. and Mr Wai.pole. 7. Song, "A Merry Family" (in character).. Mb O. B. Waymoutii. 8. Song, "Pull Away Cheerily "(Henry Russell) .. Likdt. Wilcox, R.N. /CHORAL EALL ! CHORAL HALL !! MONDAY, Jan. 26,'& WEDNESDAY, Jan. 28. JIR RALPH HOOD'S FAREWELL PIANOFORTE RECITALS Will take pla-o on abovo dates (prior to his rlcparluro from New Zealand), insisted by loading Singers and instruincutalistß in Auck laud. Particulars in Future Issue. Tickets: Reserved Scats, is ; Body of Hall ar.d Gallery, 2s. Obtainable at Messrs Eady's, Wayte's, and Upton's Establishment RKSKRVED gEATS AT WAVTE'S. Gazette in Bankruptcy. IN TUB COURT OF BANKRUPTCY HOLDEN AT AUCKLAND. Notice is iikheby given that I, William .lohn Anderson, of Auckland, Carponier, have thlo day filed in the said Court at Auckland a pctitii'ii to be adjudged a Bankrupt. ' • Dated this oth day of January, 18SJ. W. J. ANDERSON. John M. Alexander, Solicitor for the Bankrupt. Wyndham-olreet. T N BANKRUPTCY. IN THE COURT OF BANKRUPTCY HOLDEN AT AUCKLAND. In the matter of "The Bankruptcy Act. 1883." and amendments thereof, and of the Bank ruptcy of William John Axdekson, Car penter, of Auckland, a Bankrupt. Notice is hereby oivkn that, the first General Meeting of Creditors will be held at my offlue, Stak Buildings. Fort-street, iv the City of Auck land, on MONDAY, the 13th day cf January, 1885, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon. Proof of debtmußtbe furnished prior to or at the meet ing. Proxy forms can bo obtained at my office. No proof can be admitted except under order of the Court after the expiration of three months from the date of the filing of the petition. Dated this sth day of January, 18?5. JOHN LAWBON, Official Aasitrnee in tlankmntmr,



ILost and Found ~ ■:■■-* -yi?? i*~l BE WART). — Lost, from Race dfc> X course, on Saturday, a Grey .More,' about 1(1 braids, saddlo and bridle on.—Findec ■ apply Dignan and Co.'c Sfabloa, Albert-street. L" OST, bstween Alten Hoad and Wharfi or St. Hcliet's Bay, Double-cased Silver Watch, with Black Chain. 103 reward.-Pleaso leave at Star Office. . LOST, between Post-office and V ict««ia street, three Keys on steal split ring,— Finder rewarded on returning to Star Onlce. OST or Stolen, RourlH-bottoin Dingy painted black; rope belting round kur. wale; name " Adah. Auckland," cut in Bte-n.» Finder rewarded. Btono Brotherg. LOST, between ilulmo's, Butcher, Queen-street, and Sjmonds-stroet. two- Cream-coloured Feathers. Finder rewa' (led on returning 3ame to Mra Coster, Wcllcslcyeticet. OStT Small Greenstone Horecshoo Trinket,on New Year's Day.-F3.. corn wurded on returning same lo Harry Jcrvoir. caro C. 11. Osmond, I US. Queen-street. STRAYED, from Ponsonby. small Bay- Filly—Finder rewarded on leaving finmo or whereabouts of name, at Halttsad'sStaMcg. FOUND (adrift), a Dingy, painted preen and red outsfde.- Apply G. HeMey, t crrjr Office, Victor'a Wharf. ___^_ OUND, at Birkenhead daring holidays Lady's Waterproof. Owner can toe ssmo by psyine for V.-.U ndve<tJM«noi.t-N. Cole, Church street. Ponsonby. Corporation Notices. fi IT V OF AUCKLAND.' FORMATION WORKS.JgttAFTOST BJ4JJ. FOEMATBRJ WORKS. CKUUOH-STKEEr. PON SON 131 * The City Council will n«-i«'Beparat ; c Ten ders untU three p.m. on THURSDAY. J"»J'<"7 8. for above works, in terms of p.ans and •ptci- Hcations to be viewed (it the olHcc of tho < Air Engineer. Couucil Chambers, Hta'';*,l^ dm ing offlce hourß. The Coumnl do i<ut. und themselves to accopt any tender. Tendei < obo endorsed respectively for the worfc towlusa. lOt P. A. PHILIPS. Town 01m V;. Town Clcik's Office, December 27,1884. Meetings. TyLD BLUES! OLD BLUKS I The New Zealand Society of Old Bljkh will hold its Quarto«iy Meeting at tho reaid.no.-,ot rj ■ Mr Donnes. Queen street. THIS l/VJCMNU «X 7.30. Ail Old Blues invited. GF.O. SHIItIiKY, Hon. SoJ. . TVTEWTON LODGE OF MARK JM MASTER MASONS, No. ISO, B.C. Tho Regular Monthly CoininanicuUon « i o he'd in tho Lodge-room, Masomo UaU,Kaia..:,i hapo lioad, TO-MORROW iTue«(lay >.\ IV ING, at 7.30 o'clock. VisUmgMark Brollim- ■/« invited. By command or the W.M.-JOtel I " WARKEN. Acting Secretary. _ ;_ IVTEW ZEALAND EDUCATION A L J3i INSTITUTE. Tho Council will meet in tho Wellesler-s' r nt School on TUESDAY, tho 6th January. « 10 am The firef General Meeting of tho In- Unto will be held on WEDNESDAY. 7th January. Business : Mornlnsr, 11 o'ol.ook-(l> Addr- ■*•.; W the President; (?) the Pupil Teacher fc..tm.; Evening, 7.30-The Syllabus of Instruct RMI in . IWdcnLwliloccm.! the ■■_ cliair. All interested are invited to atten'V D. WHITE, Secret I.V-; AIUKU AND ONBHUKCA SKI: ML NAVIGATION COMPANX „ (Limited). N OTIC E. The Annual General Meeting of this C "'-f pany will bo held at the offlce. in Waiuki; >■■•■, 6 o'clock p.m. on T UESDAY. January 13th. lto* (Signed) J.BARR BROWN. >0« 1 s Chairman. Auctions. TO-MORROW, at 10 o'clock a.m. FRUIT ! FRUIT ! TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, at Arthur's Mart, at 10 o'clock a.m., A WELL-ASSORTED LOT of AUCKLAND GROWN FRUIT — Cherries. Gooseberries, Plums, Appleß, Lemons, &c. "■ TOfMORROW, NOON, .., ~; ? HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, ■ FANCY GOODS, TOYS, ALBUMS, DESSERT SKI'S, PICTURES, BOOTS, &c. R. ARTHUR \fc[ll>L SELL by auction, at his Mart, V* Queen-street (Furniture Department), at 12 o'clock noon, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE & EFFECTS —Cretonne Suite, Sideboard, Chests Drawi'rs. Choffonicrs. Couches. Chairs,-Iron and Wiodr Bedsteads, Bedding, Kitchon Utensils, antt ; un dry Lots. FANCY GOODS—DoIIs, Mirrora, Kits B.igs. J Jowollery, Albums, Lamps, Glassware, riuuT i Boxes, &c. BOOTS — Ladies'. Children's, and Grr-t*' Boots, Portmanteaux, Saddles, «5c THURSDAY, JANUA-RY 22. SUPERIOR FAMILY RESIDENCE,' CLEVELAND ROAD, PARNELL. '.f R, ARTHUR HAS received instructions from Mr Thop. Miliwr, who is leaving the colony, to Bell by auction, at bis Sale-room*. Queenstroet, on. Thuradayj January 22,1585, at 12 o'olock noon. .• ; THAT VERY DESIRABLE FREEHOLD HOUdE, most pleasantly situated in Clev.lii il Road, Parnell, commanding a fine view of ihe.' harbour,andonlr 20 minutes' walk from Queen-,? Btreet. The Residence contains drawing,din ing, and morning rooms, 6 bedrooms. 2 di cs»i i k rooms, flttod with laA-atorios, also batlu-rnni, ; large kitchen, scullery, wash-house,! pnmi v. and other conveniences, with gas and v at, r , laid on. The garden is well planted Tiilh. : shrubs, fruit trees, &c. . If desired, a portion of the purchase money may remain on mortgage. : . : Cards to view from tne Auctioneer. THURSDAY, NOON. ■ • STUART-STREET, OFF VERMONT-' STREET, NEAT? PONSONBY ' ROAD. ' " , HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AN U y EFFECTS^ SEWING MACHINEi TOOLS, LADDERS, PAINT OIL, Ac. : ; ;' ,; R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured ■with instruct ions from Mrs Edwards lo Bell by I'ublio Auction at her residence, Sttiait Bticrt. vtt Vermont-street, near to Ponsonby Rom), on Thursday next, at 12 o'clock noon, • .„• —i , HER NEWTiY-SELECTED HOUSKHOED FUKNITURE AND EFFECTS, all in KBod condition — Horsehair Suite, Mirror. Tables. Carpets, Rugs, Mats. Fender and Firnirom, Loo Table, Hewing Machine (White's), Brack ets, Ornaments, Lamps, Glass,' China, and Earthenware, Piated-ware. Cutlery, Iron Bed steads, Palliasses, Mattraeecs,. Marblo - Urp Washstand, Toilet Tables, Toilot Sets, Cheat* » of Brawera, Looking Glasses, Cane Chairs, Enamelled Boiler and Stand, Tubs, Buckets, Cooking Utensil", &c. Lot of Timber, Corrugated Iron, Joiners' Floor Cramps, Boring Machine, Joiners' lools, Tre6selß, Benches, Ladders, Nails, Paint Oil, &c, &c. On view on tho morning of tho sale. - — - THURSDAY, JANDARTS 8,; . At 12 o'clock. • * *- ; SUPERIOR HOUSBHOLD JURNITUHE AT TniS RESIDENCE OF THE HON. J. A. TOLE, NBLSOM-STREET. % | GABRIEL LEWIS HAS received instructions from the Hod, J. A. Tola to sell at his residence, - Nelson-street, on above date, at 12 o'clock, ■<» HIS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND 3 KFFACTS. FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, At 12 o'clock. CUTTER YACHT SPRAY.; GABRIEL LEWIS HAG received instructions to fell on tho obovo date, at 12 o'clock, at liia Rooms, Queen-Btreet, .; THE WKLL KNOWN CUTTER YACHT SPRAY, It ion» comiilete witli eaus-. Rear, Rpars, including 1 ton Ltart bal'ns*. iitiilio nuvv lies on thu hu?d in Mechanics' Bay. •-•.:-■ ,*v For further particulars apply to J. SINCLAIR, ■-, Symonds-strcet. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7. J BLACK & COLODRED SATIN, LACE, AND OTHER SUNSHADES, . HOSIERY,'PRINTS, SHIRTS, HATS, TWEEDS,. UMBRELLAS,.,,.%.. HABERDASHEIiY, i.c, . &c, ' &c. GABRIEL LEWIS HAS received instructions to sell, at bis Kooms, ou Wudceaday, at 11 o'clock. . ':::- A LAKGK PARCKL OF ABOVE NEW GOODS. . - Termß at Sa'e. i "^ **Bim*& on Fourth Pago 1 . . f-