blow at tho nearest to him, follod him to tho ground. Tho wholo gang thon rushed on him and his comrade. The prisoner Hill, who was among the assail ants, caught; hold of the girl and dragged hor away. Ha contended with tho odds against him for a few minutoa as well as ho waa ablo, and unarmed as ho was, and thon pooing that his companion had tnkon to llight and that ho had no chance of victory, ho boat n hasty rotroat. In tho moli.o he was severely used, and onco knocked down. As ho waa running aws;y ho looked back and saw Hill and two or throe others dragging the girl towards some low bushes, and later on paw her about one hundred yaidi from where he had left her surrounded by tho gang. Fail ing to moot a policeman ho kept on until ho reached tho Kedfern Police Station, when ho gave information as to what had occurred. The remaindor of the evidence tondorod by the prosecution was corroborative of that quoted, and during a lengthy cross examination it waa not shaken in any im portant point. After the girl became insonsiblo, she was rostored to consciousness by bting half drowned Hor drees and stockings woro torn from her body and tho remaindor of her clothing torn to ribbons by the fiendish creatures. In their lustful rago they barely gave her time to recover hor fcnso3 when aho was again thrown to tho ground, and held thero, until tho alarm of " police" caused the scoundrels to decamp. From this recapitulation, horrible though if. if, tho most revoliing details hive been unlit tor publication. Constablo Begg, who waa font to the rubbish heap whon Stanley gavo informa tion of the occurrence, doseribed hoy.l ho found tho girl Hicks in tho swamp. Sho waa alone, and was crying bitterly. Her hat, bolt, ruffling, and a small satchol woio lying at her feot, and her dress waa wot and torn. Sho told him that sho had been us saultod by twenty men. Horpurao, with la 3d, hor solo po9ss9?ion in money, was stolen during thepro£ros3 of

tho outrage. ,She swore positively to tlic identity of Matt'n, Newman, Millor, Donnollan, Koad, Duffy, each of whom had assaulted her. ■ The system adopted by tho tfefenco was to pi-ovo the m< n woro not present at Iho tirao the outrage was committed. i'lio witnesses in support of tho alibis were, in many casts, persons of very doubtful repute, and theio woro marked diserepan eies in thoir statements upon oath u:i to tho whereabouts of the men at tiio timo.

During his summing up of tho.ovidenco His Honour Judnro W'indoyer reviowed tho facts of tho case as above, and again and again directed the jury that if they had tho uliglvtcsc doubt as to tho guilt ot any of tho prisoners, the benefit of that doabt muat be oxtonded tc him. The verdict echoed, at this time, through tho longth and brondth of the colonies waj ' guilty,' and tho son tenco death.

It may- bo well to reproduca'tho remarks of the learnod judge in patting cantenco. He said :—' No language couM express the nbhorronce of right-thinking men on a eceno eueli as that described by witness after ■witness in this case, as this poor, defence less girl, friendless and alono, is like Porno wild animal, hunted down by a set of savages, who spring upon her and out rago her until she lies a Ufoloss thing before them, and then, when returning consciousness brings with it tho terror of further outrage she, in frenzy, socks in eueh opportunity of daath a3 ecerns to pre sent itself a refuge from the horrors ot her life. I warn you to prepare tor death. Thero are things more precious to society than life itscif-tho honour of our women and the safety of our families, com pired with which tho wietchod lives ot criminals such aa you aro of no account, I hold in my hand a list of crimea similar to this which Uavo been perpetrated during the last few yoars. The first is an outrage that was committed by a number of young men upon a girl in the neighbourhood of Farramatta-stroel, but by some mischance a gross miscarriage of justice, as I believe, took place in tho ac quittal of the mßn. Tho difliculty of prov ing such cases is often groat, and falso ovidenco is always ready, too ready, at hand to throw its protecting shield around criminals of your class. This outrage was followed by i>u outrage upon a young woman at Uorth Shore, and tho per petrators escaped tho death penalty on ac count of their youth, .alter this an outrage took place upon an old woman in the neigh bourhood of Ultimo, and I have not the clighest hesitation in sayiag that a miscar riage of justice took place there in the ac quital of tho prisoner?, young men like your -Blves e— an acquittal wuich amazed me, as the evidence was of the clearest kind. This was followed by another,v/h.cro he wretched •.Tocuiin was d;jne to daub, eoroawhero in ! t ho neighbourhood of the locally now u> ■'.■>■:• j infamous by this crime; and aaain, as i ■, believe, a miscniaje of justice took piaco in the entira acquittal of i.lt concerned. Thi^ was followed up by another, frightful oucrage in Woolloomooloo, whore the wretched creature was found lying dead Sike a dog, naked in the street, uader cir cumstances of outrage too horrible to men tion. Only one of the ruffians who out raged her was brought to justice, but escaped with his life. Again, last year, I tried eight men for a concer c 1 outrage of this kind upon an old woman under circum staoesa too disgusting to refer to. They escaped the death ponalty, too, and the outcome of all this mistaken leniency, and failure to convict, is this culminating horror. You cannot expect that those who Gre charged with tho execution of the law will hesitate under these circumstances in handineyou overtothedeathwhiehyou most righteously desorve Outrages such as this are not committed upon tho children of tho rich, the surroundings of who3o life give tbelf children protection, but upon tho daughters of the poor, who in the pursuit of their honest avocations are compelled to go about alone, exposed to the at tacks of such gangs of ruffians as choose to a«Bault them. Under all these cir cumstances bo sure no pity will be ex tended to you ; our pity must bo re served for the homes that are desolated and the victims who are wrecked for life by outrages such as these. I warn you not to waste your time in idle protestations of your innocence. I advise you to prepare to meet your Maker ; and if you are capable of under standing the position in which you stand, remember that your time is shirt. Tho recoommendation to mercy which tho jury havo made in your favour it will be my duty to convoy to the Executive. Your fate rests with them, not with me. The ime has come when a terrible example muat b:> mado of those who seem to be restrained by no pity for their victims; no eense_ of shame, no dread of the loathing of their fellows Crimes such as yours it ia too clear can only be restrained by the fear of death, the fate which awaits you. I havo now but ono duty to discharge, and that is to pass upon you tho last dread sontonce of the law." Meeting for Reprieve. On 29th December la3fc a public meeting was held in the Sydney Town Hall to con sider the caße of the men condemned to death. Tho meeting, though large, was neither enthusiastic nor unammous, and the on.y man well-known to the public who addressed the assemblage was Mr John Davieß. Each oi the other speakers wa3 an entire stranger to the bulk of tho3e present, and no influential citizens or repre eentative men took any part in the proceed ings At the opening of the meeting considerable levity was indulged in, and ifc was apparent the majority of thoso in tho Dody of tha hall was not disposed to assist in inter fering with the course of justice. The votes which were rained in support of the resolu tion wore tendered in acknowledgment of the eloquent speech of Kov. Mi Gilohnst, rather than in coneequencs of any ;->mp;ithy with the condemned. Air Gilchrisfs speech was not directly connected with the subset, but as an oratorical effort it was excellent, j Ho appealed nut to justice, but mercy, ana ; conc:ud ß d his reinaaks with Portja'ri speech. | "The quality of mercy is not strained,' j and coining after the irrelevant matter which fell from the lipa of a previous ! speaker, the utterances of Mr Gilcnnst were welcomed by the audience, who made the only acknowledgment in their power by voting aa he asked them to do, in favour of a resolution for the reprieve of tho men. At intervals the interruption was so great that the meeting threatened to terminate ! in disorder, and the was more j than once pompelled to assist speakers to obtain a lv aring. Dictum of an Outsido Authority. A prominent member of the Kew Zea land House of Representatives, also well- j known throughout Australia, and who has j been lately slaying in Sydney, in an inter view with an "Evening iSewa " represents- j tiyo,expressed himself as follows in themutter of the Mount Kehuio outrage :- " The law of this country ' provides the punishment of death for a crime of this nature. This is the maximum ponalty forthe worstoffenco of this class. The only questions to be decided are two: —(1.) Are these men guilty ? (2.) Was this the worst offence of tho kind? If these two questions are answered in the affirmative there is but ono logical conclusion.--" A Condemned Man's Choice. £ One of the"Ddmain stump orators, who

has beon assiduous in his visits to eomo of the condemned men at Darlinghursl", when conversing with Boyce about tho efforts boing made for their roprieve, was told plainly by Eoyco that, for his part, if he wore given the choice between hanging and passing his life in gaol, he would prefer to bo hanged. He hus now got his wish. An " Alibi" For Newman. Canon Rich has boon in attendance on the condemned m.in Nowinan, and eeomed to bo impressed with tho convict's innoconco, from certain statements that have heon mado to him by New man to tho effect that ho was not concerned in any way in tho outrage, and at the time i it was alleged to have beon committed he was upon an omnibus in a different part of tho city —that the driver and conductor of tho' bus, who knew him well, could have proved this,but did not come forward at the trial because they did not wish to bo mixed up in the affair. Demeanour of the Prsoners. On Sunday, 19th December, tho nine Mount Kennie prisoners attended the religious services held in tho gaol, and at Hint tiuio tho threo mon who held escaped tho gallows, expecting (though thoy had not thon boon informod) that they woro on the cvo of their departure for Borrima, ex pressed a wish to spoak and say good-by to tho six of their companions oondomnod to dio. The governor of tho gaol acceded to tho request, and accordingly they held their last intorviow and bad each other thoir final farewell. Tho six condemned men voro constantly changing thoir do mcanour. At timosi when exorcising them solve?, they would pmiio and laugh whon passing each other; nt othorfl thoy ap ponred terribly dejected. Thoir poriods of cheerfulness woro shortlived, and their silence and depressed appoarance when alono in thoir calls indicated that tho awful noss of thoir doom was ever presont in thoir minds. Thoir Nationality. Tho following particulars relate to tho mon win have fufl'tsred tho extreme penalty of tho law :—Goorsjo Duffy was born at Dapto, is 17 years old, a Catholic, and by traHo n woolwasher. ,F. Martin was born .it Waterloo; ho is ngod 17, is n "Roman Catholic by faith, and a wool washer by trade. William Boyco was born at Rodforn i ho in 10 yoars old, a Roman Catholic, by trade a. bootmakor, Robert Georgo Eead was born In Victoria; ho is aged 10, a Presbyterian, and a labouror by trado. It will thus be seen that all tho cul prita .".ro natives of Australia. Tho records of Darlinghurst fhnw that Boyco had beon (hrico previously convictod of minor of fence-?. A!! the prisoners are unmarried.

JUSTICE OF THE SENTENCE.

Nearly a Mount Rennio Outvago in

Auckland.

I'eoplo in whom tho humanitarian in stinct is strong will doubtlo?s shudder n 3 thoy read about the terriblo punish ment meted out to these four young men, and may condemn tho sen tenco ai unduly severe for tho ollbnco. It must bo ronicmborod, however, that tho aim of tho law is to detor from .primo, and tho shocking spoctaclo presented to-day in Sydney ought to havo a wholesomo effect upon tho "larrikins" of every colonial city by showing them in a clear light wh;it lies at tho end of the path of lawless ness. To chow that there is a larrikin elo ment in Auckland that only wants oppor tunity to work sach hellish outrages as that for which four you'hs have died today, tho folioaing incident is narrated which we havo on the authority of the father of one of tho girls It is stated that on tho evening of tho ]st November lust, whilo eoveral girl} of good family woro on their way from the city to i'onsonby, they wore assailed by about 20 larrikin youths. Tho ages of the girls ranged from I' 2to 17 years, and their assailants worn apparently about 15 to IS yoara. Tho girls woro surrounded by these youthful ruffians, dragged into a' paddock at Freeman's Bay, and thrown violently to tho ground. Tho cowardly fellows drugged them about violently by tho feet, rolled ovor them, and subjected thorn to various indignities, and but for the arrival of somo men upon tho seeno it U hard to cay to what longth their passions might havo carried thorn. No ro port of the matter was mado to the police— tho parents of the young ladies wishing to ovoid all scandal, especially as noth ing worao than a sovero fright and some slight bruisos had beon suffered by the girls; but tho incident proves the necessity for a stern example boing mado of thoso bands of lawless youths wh> are the curse, of colonial citi.'f. The nuthora of the attempted nutrnge fit Preemon's Bay may ilu-k Providor.ee ih-a !hoy £i.-c not now under bonJcn'.'" f.>r ,-. exima a? horiib'e and rivoltiup; a* that a* Me i: K?mus, Sydney, which has s-.i rt> c.inly shocked tli s^ cnlonie.:.

Verandah Accident in Queen street.

At 1.15 this afternoon a nasty acci dent, which might have proved very serious, happened to a young painter and glazier named Thomas England. He and another wero working at repainting and glazing Messrs McMaster and (Joe old premises, England being en a ladder, tl c foot of which re3ted on the verandah, the top loaning oyainst tho front of tha building. Somehow or other, England slipped off the ladder, and failing through a skylight in tho verandah, eamo down with groat fcrco to the ground. Tho poor fellow was takon to Mr Edson's, the chemist, whero Dr. Lawry was quickly in attendarce, and pro nounces the case not attonded with danger. Tho hurts receivod by England, besides tho chock, aro the tendon between the first and Becond finger of tho loft band eat through and left arm much cut and bruised. England is a Eober young follow, of about 21 years, and is un married. He lives at Richmond.

Supreme Court. — In Chambers.

THIS DAY.

(Before Bis Honor Mr Justice Ward.)

Probatj!.—Probate was granted in re Mary Sarah Pratt, Thomas Short, James Kilkenny, Sumuol Duncan, and Pliilippn Hawken (de ceased). MrC. \Y. Cave made a similar appli cation on behalt of Mr VV. J. Suitor (executor), in ro Susannah Harriet Fuller (deceased), late of Whangarei. while Mr Rigby appeared iv sup port of a caveat lodged by Eliza Albona Low (wife of John Low, photographer, of whanga rei) and Susannah Harriet Harrison (wife of Francis Henry Harrison, of Auckland), two of tho children of deceased and having interest. The Will sought to bo proved on one side and disproved on tho other side bore date 11th Sep tember, ISSC, and contained a codicil dated-13 h November. ISSG. Its validity is disputed on the ground thai it was made under the pressure ot undue inllucn.ee. His Honor ordered that tho party applying for probate should proceed tr action. It was therefore agreed that tho trial should bo by special jury on tho 31st January. We understand that Messrs Button and Tlieo. Cooper havo been retained in tho case, and that the property in dispute is of large amount. Tahaku V. SuiiKiTZicv. —Summons to stay proceedings.—Mr Theo. Cooper appeared for the defendant and in support of the summons and Mr Uover appeared for the plaintiff. The ques tion was as to the right of the plain tiff to issue execution for tho costs of tho action decided at the last civil sittings, which had been taxed at over £100. Mr Coopei contended that tho plaintiff had lost his right to the costs by issuing execution for the damages. Mr Gover, on the other hand, submitted that there was no waiver. After a lengthy argument, His Honor said that tho plaintiff hadlost his right to the costs, hav ing in law waived them in issuing execution for tho damages. SIcAitTHUR and Others v. Cornwall—Sum mons for leave to issue to execution.—On the ap plication of Mr Hurli Campbell this matter was allowed to stand over till next Chamber day. llally'. Auckland Timbeb Co.—Summons fcr special jury, Mr Rijjby for the defendants, aiid in support of the motion; Mr Theo. Cooper for the pluimill'. The plaintiff claims a:ibl) damages against the company for injuries chiefly result ing in the severing of a thumb from the hand through defective machinery. Mr Uigby urged (itiire experts to decide the case, while common jurors liiid a tendency to award damages V'ainsi public bodies and companies. Air Cooper denied that there was any reason why ihe case should not be left to the common jury. His Honor took v similar view oi the matter, and therefore declined to make t: c order. The right of challenge afforded opporluuity for the selection of ex mine jurors. Mr Kigby re marked that under those circumstances the case 'official Absiomee in Bankruptcy of the Pkopjsktv ok Alex. Brown (bankrupt).-Motion that trial of tho issue herein be postponed till lith March, 1887, and that order for a special iury of 12 be made.—By agreement between Messrs Theo. Cooper and 11. Campbell, the trial was tlxed for tho 28th March, and the order far special jury wus granted: ■ This was all the business.

Remember This.

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Auckland Choral Society.

We beg to acknowledge receipt cf a copy of tho Auckland Choral Society's report and accounts for the yoar ending November 30th, ISBO. The report states inter alia that during tho year ended November last, ■19 new members woro elected, but 'that owin" to a variety of causes the total num ber on tho roll is now lower by 14 than it waa the preceding year. Tho r-erforming members consist of 87 sopranos, ■14 altos, 37 tenors, 52 basso?, and 43_ in strumentalists, or a tofal of 205, as againEt 27!) in ISSS. Tho number of honorary members stand? at 275, as against 253 labt year. In order to afford ad ditional accommodation at the Society's performances the Committee in June last issued a circular to tho honorary members placing tho matter before them, and requesting thorn to express their opinion on tho dosirability of repeating each performance. Out of 296 circulars issued Sti only were returned, 42 members voting for tho present arrangement, lis for the now arrangement and 9 remaining neutral. Owing to thislack of interest, the Committee decided to drop the matter. Tho difficulty between the Committeo and tho hall trustees as to the Society's position with regard to the hall (except with regard to the extont of tho Socioty'B intoroet) had boon .mutually arranged, And the tiocioty placed on a. sounder basis. £50 resulting from ■' Tho Sorcerer's " performances had baun oxpendod in painting and decorating the band • room, vestibule and northern wing Tho Committee are pleated to qtservo that the members of t^o I'unsonby Society have decided to reorgamso on tin independent footing, and continue tho cul tivation of music in Fonsonby, in whioli undertaking tho Committoo wish them overv success. Puring Iho season of 158556, tin- Society performed Handol'a " Messiah," Burnett's '• Anciont Mariner," G ado's " Cruaadot'B " and Spuhr's " God, Thou Art Great," Handel's "Judas Maecabnuis," and Mozart's " Ko quiom Muss" iincl Mendelsohn's "As tho fctart Pants." I'or the ounont season tho following tiro tho works nuloetod and tho datca ot performance : — Handel's " Mes siah," December 21st, ISSG ; Kossini's "Stabat Motor," together with 4 madrigals and miscellaneous items, April sth, ISS7 ; Handel's "Samson," Juno 14th; Smart's i: liriilo of Dunkorron " and Brahms "Song of Destiny," August 23rd: Boothovon'u " Engedi " and iluydn't! " Seasons " (spring part only), November 14th. Tho Com miltoo impress upon members Iho import ance of rogular and punctual attendanco at all rehearsals., as in several of last season's performances tho evidences of insufliciont roheareai woro apparent. From tho .state ment ot accounts wo porcoivo that the re ceipts for tho year amounted to £40!) 1 Is f)J, of which £452 I">3 is represented by sub scription?, whilo tho expenditure foots up to i':):?7 Ss Id, leaving a credit balance of £132 ;5s Sd. Tho report, which compriaos al-^o tho constitution and resolutions of tho Society, as woll as a lint of performing, honorary, and lifo members, has been neatly bound in a stiff pnpor covor, and is turned out of tho Star Printing Office in very creditable stjle.

Cricket Matches Tomorrow.

Holland v GonDO>f I.—Gordon : Anaonne. Brawn, aould.KlssllnK.Lusk.Moldruai.Moresby, McCaaslund, Reid. Kjburn, Wllliama. Hoi lanis: Berry, Beard, Mills 12), Vernoy, Ilobaon, Willstsßil, Walker, Brighton. Thompsou, Ttiomae.

Holland IF. v. Auckland ll.—Hclland : Wad diiuhtim Wnllaoi', Moll i-J). MiK-phy, Knrfoot, Waring, Hcno, Ji-iKhton, MH:s, Cave. Kmer csiicks: viator, Mol! VVHltcmatu v. United Sacoad.-Unltod: R'inllc'd, Birtoi, Qrloroi. Httton, IC. Ilarvie, H.-idit«on, Jaliuacn. Mason, Shove, Spreckloy, and VVriKht Kmomency: Howstou.

Al;.ha v. North Shore—This match will bo played at North bhoro. Alpha Hum are re quested to meet ,the 2 o'clock boa\ Alpha : JJone. Goodacrd. Rowo (2), .Vey, Collins, Moore, Morgan Newton. ICilputrick. MoUermntt; piiuTircncicß—Sissan, Bruftdwood, and Me- Ginni3

i'ariicll v. Onehungi.-Owing to thn la'.ter not temp; at)lu to Ret a team together, Parnoll will add another win to tholr long list ot vlc tcri-3.

Albert v. Union.—Albort: Ramsey (oapt.l, Kilfoylo, Jackson Brown. Hertford, Paird. Bnkir. Jagjzp. Colvillo, Savoury, Har\ oy ; c:ncrrfonciO3 : Hltcihcock and Brown. Play to commence at 2 3D p in. Mucky, Lilian, Stoen & Co. v. Owen & G abam. ■■ Mucky. Logan. S:eon Jt Co.: Mucky, LoxHii. Gowdie. Hlbbi. Kotd, Chain ill], Baxter, Buckwonh, Uodgerson, Sncdden, Vickery. and Unuciman,

BM COURT- This Day

JUiH.MhNT t-T 'I.M' \ ■■• CASK*. T. Philip v. ft. Lamb.—Claim, £3 l."i~ !od, —Mr Bui ton for plui.iiili.— Allowed to stand over for throo months to enable do fendant to obtain employment. Foughey V. Jainea l'euchey.—Claim, £5. —Mr JJowefl appeared lor tho defendant — Tho plaintiff stated that on thu day the summons waa issued tho defendant made over liia property to his wifo from pure love and affection He owntid coven houses and land down tho country. The case was ad journed for one week to allow defendant to produce evidence John Hays v. G. Laing.-Claim, £2 lOd. —Mr Beale appeared for tho plaintiff- - Do fendant waa ordored to pay amount claimed forthwith, or seven days in default. John Koano v. Donnovan.—Claim, £G 2?. jlr Cotter for plaint:ff.—Defendant con sented to pay 10i per week. H. L Postineskie v. H. Butler.—Claim, £9Gs:-Mr Burten tor plaintiff—Defend ant was ordered to pay forthwith or 14 days in default. Thomas Hill v. Richard Best. —Claim, £1 17s 6d.— Mr E. Cooper for plaintiff.— Oefcndant ordered to pay amount claimed within one woek,or sevtn days in dofault. Samuel Jackson, Junior, v. Simon Bright. — Claim, £11 Us.- Defendant consented to pay 2s Gd per week. Albert Jonea v. Charloe Johnston.— Cl'iim, £2 193.—The plaintiff cross examined the defendant at somo length, and the replies he elicited caused some amusement. —The defendant aimitted that he had eaid he would never pay the monoy, but would rather go to gaol. He had purchased G.OOO ttrawberry plants from the plaintiff, but ho had only recamd 4,870. He considered that he did not really owe the money, as ho had paid plaintiff £2 in Qnesn-streot. Ho had done nino' weeks work in seven months,and hod been going into debt besides. Defendant was ordered to pay 5s per week. J. Erickson v. Thoma? Lafferty.—Claim, £1 0s 7d.—Mr Burton appeared for the plaintiff. —Defoudant was ordered to pay 5s per week. C. F. Farrar v. A. Edmonds.-Claim, £2 7a Gd.—Mr.E. Cooper for the plaintiff — As defendant was out of work, tho case waa allowed to stand over for one mouth.

Hughes and Georgo v. Georgo Fraser. — Claim" £26 10a.—Mr Goorgo stated that Mr Fraser had consented to pay tho amount claimed within oao month.—Order made accordingly. J Partington v. Georgo P. Iveetley.— Claim, £G 17a 6d.—Mr E. Cooper for plain tiff.—The plaintiff etatod that the claim was for money paid by witness to defendant, as hie solicitor, for tho purchase of stamps. | -Defendant waa ordered to pay the amount claimed within one month, or 14 days in default. DEFENDED CASE. W. Hogg v. J. S. Duke.-Claim, £5, for rent.- Mr Luuhley appeared for the plain- j tiff. i A number of witnesses were oxamincd on j either sido. Judgment waa givon for tho ; plaintiff with cost*, £lllsGd. Mr Duku ■ applied for permission to appeal, which «as .

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1 (To the Editor ) i Sir, —I notice in your isrue vi las-t uifjht a letter from a lady signing herself Mary Steadman Aldi^, inuitmuting that tho cannon act as now performed at the Cifiy Hull is not only a very dangerous act, but . that it is also a degrading exhibition. : and in reply beg to say that there U no ; denying the fact that it is a very dangerous i ! act, as the lady is really shot from the can- ! non the same as a ball from a rHle. But . every precaution that human ingenuity i can devite ia taken to prevont acci I ' dent, and thereby tho danger is : reduced it minimum. A= to the lady I coupling har remarks abuur, lamkius with ; her opinion of this entertainment', 1 counder | it i* quite uncalledt'or; undaflothe respecta- ■ biiity ot the persona engaged in doing the ; act, I beg to assure your tair correspondent ! that Madame vEola is a lady in every sense : of the word, and that there 13 nothing | in the whole of our entertainment that , would offend the modesty of tho moat fastidious, everything being chaste and elegant aa those who have seen can testify. Hoping that1 your lady correspondent will visit the City Hall and judge for herself, and apologising for trespassing so much on your space, I am, yours, &c.-, J. Smith, of Smith and Perrman's Federal Variety Company.

LATE CABLES.

A Cabinet Quarrel.

Sydney, thia day.—Tho correspondence liaa been published between Mr Dibbs and Sir Patrick Jennings. The former bogicis by n oonteinptuous referenco to tho cxtont to whicli (v Premier nan descent!, whoso administrative tactics and diplomacy liavo for many weeks boon confined to tho

einplo object of hunting a colleague out o the Cabinet. He adds that ho is not dispoeed to have a concocted resignation forced upon him, and willehoosehisowntimefor resigning Sir P. Jennings in roply informs Mr Dibbs that ho cannot act whore and how ho pleases, or remain a member of the cabinet, simply at his own discretion. The dispute will probably load to tho downfall of tho whole Government. Wool Market. [JJKW ZEALANTI AND MH.RCANTILK AOUXCY COMPANY (I.IMITKD.I A London market tolegram, dalcd . r>th January, ISB7, cays :— Wool —Tho market is firmer, with a good continental domand. Tlie total quantity sold by private treaty since tho closo of last sales is 1,500 balos. Small-Pox. Met.rouunk, Friday—No freeh cases of smull-pox aro rofiottod from tho Quarnntino Station. It is stated that ;f Mr (iillioa ja t:ti«blo to attend tlio canfotonoo in London, Mr Lotimer will probably bo foleefcd to represent Vic totia. It haa been ascertained that the men John and Robert I ewis, who stuck up National Bank, Albort Park, and wore stated to bo now arrival?, are both from SyJnoy, where thoy are well connected. London, January o.—Tlio f3ovcrnu,ont lmvo promised to ro considor tho quostion of administration of New Guinoa at tho oat' Host possiblo opportunity.

THE WHATAWHATA RAFFLE.

Important Decision,

It will be romemborod that MoHsrs Wright, Moore, Ferguson, and Shepherd wore soino titi'o sineo charged at Xlavnilton

with rallling a horso, contrary to the provisions of tho (i lining and Lot teries Acts, and that the justices allowed tho informant to withdraw tho in formation after it had boon partially heard. Mr Hay appeared for tho accused, and ap plied for a dismissal, which was not granted. Frosh informitiom wero siibso quontly laid (1) against Mr Loano, a recalcitrant witness, (2) against Messrs Shepherd, Mooro, and Ferguson, and (R) against Wright, Wright defended tho in formation through Sir Hay, his solicitor, who argued that, aftor a man had been placed in poril upon his triul or.co boforo a compotont tribunal, ho could not be tried again for the eamo offence. Ho quoted several cusos in support of his argument, showing that tho accused was on M 3 trial tho moinont ho pleaded to tho charge He placed tno reports of the cases at tho dis posal of the Court. Sergeant McO.ath argued that tho information was with drawn for tho purpose of laying a fresh one, and was pormittocl by tho Bench under sec. GO of the Justices of tho Peace Act ISB2. His Worship, tho Resident Mai>ie trato, deferred judgment!, which ho de livered on Wednesday last, to tho following effect | — After having gone carofully through tho authorities submitted and others, ho thought that tho principal quostion was whothor or not thoro had boon an adjudication boforo tho magis trates. Section <!) stated that an information might bo withdrawn bofore tho adjudication. Tho cases before him, and nioro especially Tuninclifrb v Tcdd, and Brudshnw v. Vaughton, went to show that an adjudication li-»d t.ikcn place, and that tho prisoner had been previously placed in danger of being convicted on this charge. It did not mutter that tho offences wore separately charged on this Decision if !hey were proetieally the mimic. The o»hpr objV-slijn ui'-ol l-.y .'•!•. !! ;y j up: in?l Moose, Sbofiheirl, nr<l ITeraiHon, |

TELEGRAMS.

Thames, this day

Golden Crows.—Tho manager has banked 23uzs 15dwta gold.

Pukekohe, this duy.— Tho inspection to day waa badly attended ; only '24 men under Major Har.ia aud Lieut. Webster turned out, Tho evolutions wero not satis factory.

Wellingtonl, this day.—At Uio Supremo Court .f. Austin and Chaa. Johnston were sentenced to nine months imprisonment each for breaking and entering.

The Codlln Moth.

Sovoral shipments of applos from Hobnrt and Melbourne, per s.s. Wairarnpa, woio seized by tho Customs authorities to-day in consequence of fclio presence of the codlin moth amongst tTi6'm. Clement Harding was eontonced to ono year's imprisonment for false pretences. An Ordor-inCouneil, eifrned by the Governor, extends the time during which policy- holders in tho general section Government Insuranco may make applica tion transfer to tho temperance section until tho 30th Juno next, the time thus allowed policvholdcrs considera tion after arrival of London actuaries' full report.

LATE SHIPPING NEWS.

Port Chalmers, tbia day. — Arrived: Wai matc, ship, I'anoae, after a splendid passage of 78 days from London, and 71 from land to land. She briDßs 2.000 tons cargo und I ea!o n passen gers. The passac eh ia been an uneventful one, marked by fair waatner.

UNKNOWN

If when you call for American Hop Bittera fees green txoig of Hops on the white label and Dr. Soule's name blown in the bottle), tho von dor hatida out anything but American Hop Bitters, refuse it and shun that vendor as you would a viper: and If he has taken your money for anything elan, indict him for tho fraud and sue him for dumageg for tho swindle, and wo will pny you liberally for the conviction,

*hss attcklan:

j EVENING STAR, JTJDAY, JANUARY 7, 1887.



At the Official Assignee's office to-day, John Kelly May, a bankrupt under examine. tion, etated that ho had lieen a general labourer over 40 years, during which time ho had been 22 yeava in the colony. For the last twelve months he had boon break ing stones, his eirningu averaging 3s (id per day, out of which he had lo support a wife and three children. Hia liabilities were £34 Is Id, contracted over two yoars ago. had no aFsete, and no prospects of paying hia creditors He had borrowed £10, which he handed to hia solici tor for thu pu'poae of putUm; him thrunuh the f.'ouit. He cover thought that tho ;.10 wc.nl • hive paiu Ms credito.-s 6a in '.he .f.\ cr hv, would hava cGfereil it to them, A firoman'ti irampst ef silvor, wHeh U designed for presentation to S>ij.>erin t'.miotit Hi^hiw, at tin, Oily Mali, oa Saturday oveninjj ric-xt, was vjn exliibi tioo to-day in Mr ?. 11, LowifSnij'ii shop window, and atrracfed con.-idoiablo ott.otion. it al-u caused no end of specu lation, some verdant souls accepting Hit* a.-surance 'hat it was a fteamcr'i'foghorn, otliera regarding it as an improved ear trumpet, and aomo pronouncing it a Fores ter's bugle. We bklikve 'hat if overy one would uao Hop Bitter's freely there would be much less sl<:kr>esa and misery in tho world, nnd people are fast finding this out, whole families keeping well at a trifling cost by ita usa. We adviße all to try U. Head. mKMPKRANCB HALL, Saturday Even .l. ing J.J.i.ui,r> 8 ConvereaMonHlT<m-ero!;.ce jtle-lj. p. Commence 18. Arinijoiuß-Kreo, TVT OTIUE is hereby given thut ull ptTßons Walt ra. wiilbe prosfcued.-vV. Aiikep.- CHEAP MEAT! Cheap Meat ! — Re ducrid prices at WaUn and Ccatnr. Karangahape Eoad, To morrow. Corn Beel from ljd i-er lh. ' THE Cheapest Street in Auckland is Karanßahapo. The Cheepest Shop: E. Wood fc Co 's . tTbsavh your order for a suit Ej AT J, H. D ALTON'S. . , He gives yon an Extra Puir pf Trousers tor Nothlau.



Wanted. WANTED, a good General Sorvant. ---_ Apply Mrs Fobs. Queen-street. WANTED, a Rood General Servant must do plain conking.—Apply Mr; Frodshum, Mr Shori'd, Victoria Avonuo AftTED, a General Servant ; must h'j a good plain cook.-Apply Mra 11. P. Harbor, St. Stephen* Avenue, Pari'i'.ll. _ W rANT.ED/2 Gonoraip, abfo to milii (amall families).-Hanimford'a Auckland Reßistry. W' "ANTEb7Tjo7irJ7arSo7\^nt;'^'Apply for addresa at Butchoi'a Shop bottom View Itoati. Referencea required. WANTED, at enco, Good General Ser vant.—Apply Mra Myers, Wellealey strcet Kqf t, lat houao past tho Park. WANTED, a good Servant; mutt under t^md washing and cooking ; no children in the family.—Apply at enco, George-acrcet, third hotißO from Mount Roakill Road. WANTED, a good General Servant ; mußt bo used to children.—Apply Mrj Stead, Dodwoml Terrace, Ponsonby, first houso left hand aide from Jervola Road. W" ANTED, Goodli'enerois for Gisborno (15.0, vvhangarol (10s). I'aupo (lot), Cook, town (15s); Generals (town), 10s and 12a.-Soleot Registry, V.M.0.A., Albert strco;. "\if ANTED, a respectable Girl, to nurse ? » ono child and assist in housework — Apiily between 2 and "> p.m. to Mra Rohort Itaiwninit. Aiii'-y Lionel, Hemttora. WANTED, an Intelligent Tidy' Girl about 1-1 or 15 forgitnurul liousuwork.- Apply but Wicn 10 «nd 11 a.m., Mrs (Jontos, City Koa.rt : _ WANTKD, Uninoumbtrcd Couple for Dairy Kami; wukcb, £30 and /ounrt ; hUHband muat b.i nood milker.- llaunuforU's Auckland Rmriatry. WANTED, for a I'rivato Soliool of Bavcral yea'-r. rt-nrliim in thn Provin-u of WolitiiKun. ii Uiiviiriii'ss, thunmnhly Oitn pjioitto ivtuh French, Muolu. und Drawing, andtuossl t ihc 'Mcoipai in Junior Kiigltßlt.— a poly to Rev. K. F. Mtcnicoi, Culliopo JtoaiJ, Devon port. WANTED, by younc Lady, Re-sngagc- V* ment as Da;ly i r Ueaitlun- Govuni.vß ; 'own or conn vy i'Ot, i>bj-clu-i tv, — \ 1113 {' Lj. Pott-olllco. l.'ovotnoit vi %. » AN TED", Waiter, 80s i Woman Cook, 7 i ailouuumatdH, Barmaid (hot, 1) ILuao keeper (ttuiioiii.Cn lilrcdi'o Mi.it. N.vdluwoinan, ll.jii-u Purl, in-maid S-.atiou Couples. UmurnU (town).—MißKlsmore. \\f ANTED, a Situation by Exporicnced, V V li.i'timlii. ApUy tv H. Obuo, (Jabiatt Makor, Uruy-. troet. WANTED, Situation as Mother's Help or Govorrosa to Young Chtldien ; snlury tot ao much an otiject an comfortable honio.-Adircß3 L _'^L.M ," Stah Olllco. WANTED, for tho Country, o Sfcronc Bor: one thut can mllk.-Apr.ly Ma Kirkman, UrcSHtnakur, Vlotoria (itrett W'Q3t. \S7"AN TED, a stronp, ablo Boy between T ? 10 and 18 years of ago ; musi bo i.blo to milk; wages gocdo.—Apply Mr Yatca, Qrooar WANTED, at onco, a Boy to mill: and drive, or an Klderly Man —Apply to Mr Kent, Junction Haknr>\ Newmark-.t. WANTED, an active Lad, accustomed to tho (jroosry buaitutn.—Apply to J. Tuylor. Synionda htrcot. ANTED, a Situation by .i Lad, 13 5 Cifs cf age. to nitike himself ifenorclly useful in t/lloe. or with a rcspcctiblo fumily ; E'-ui uc>'Olar.-For adflre33. apply Stak OOlcl'. VXTANTED, a Young Man to drivo TT horare and do general f^rm work.— Apply Shaiurcck Hotel, between 8 uud 10 a.m. to-morrow. _ WANTED, a good Joiner. — Apply John Lamb, Holler Mlllg. F. rt-atr,et. WANTED, an experienced Saw Doctor. -Apply Unlcn Steam Saw Mou'dliw, Sash on:l Door Company, bttween hotiraof 11 a.m. und 12 njort. WANTED, a Bushman to split If re wood.—Apply to I BrMdock, Papakura Vn.lley ! \\T ANTED, for tho Ktipanga Go.d Mino, V V Corotnandtl, a Mining Capialn.-Appli cation to bo iindu to thj Manager, atating ex \X7AN TED, Practical Coalminere.—The _* V__ Kamo Colllury Company (Limited). WANTED, an cnori'i'tic, trustwortliy Yonns Man ; mils: know the town well, and bo tiblo to il rive—Apply, with rifcroncea, to D.8., Stak Oillce. WANTED, for farm, a Man nnd Youth to milk an-J miko thomsolvca sunerally useful.—Apply to Alangerc Dai.-y, V i,:luri£j=trea._ \iTANTED, Second Mute who can act V y an I'ureer of c.a. Wi imlci.-Kamo Col liery Co. (Limited). U7ANTED, Good Jobbing Compositor. * ? —Apply at once, Cecil Gardner & Co , Gen oral Pr i ntera. 11 iah-btro.t. Auckland. IiyANTED, First. Mate (intercolonial), V * Hi i.er month ; Second Matr (!<.r Honu) ; Tldviutii''i G-jdctiil t*trviintM, Kgiiiulo Oooky.—A* McLcotl mid L'n.. 2j, Quoeii-.sreet. \\7 ANTED, a Shoeing Smith ; none but TT n utoady maa neid np::!y.—J. Androw, Kiwom Kokii. \\ r .."N> ED TiTV.VT,"-. t'l.^i^hod B>«i" ---?T rev:;,.. T.-r'Tin ;: o.i i ilr. .\'l,irc- in Vv'AXTKi'i t" I ■'. -i Ho:.!."-, >i"r.jorn>, <}X n"':.•'■■',i;^:-';■.;:."; 'b'lUV.}'''\'r::- \\' r A.\> b3T). Ml 8 in I'J lilii V:.l.'hl fit »t Bma'l Outt-.'V fo- ii i.,rf:,iL:lil.-Apply, .■tat'n<tM'iiiat.i nuha ST.-.it mile": XXt ANTED, Olio fur tho Bu^no-P, V» La-.st :,ud Fixitir- ■of H"tl.-i'..i! • in, wh'i are li'iivinjf Aucklun t. •■- Ku.mi.k .iiapc Urwd. __ !•>;• ANTKD; I-aclitiH and Gontletnen re T T ou'ri. k Knn i h v.l Ko " c. with or wiOi rili' ho.rd. t.:i Mil for l J iai or A:iclro-»e«. — «elect Ro^i-try, Y.M.i!. v Ho irtD. Albert ■■iroot. l\7 ANTED, by uilirricd couplo, for short T » tlcnci, Kurmahud Itudroom. with uv.o of kitchen. Terms moderate—App.y by letter tv T.V ■ Star Offtca _ \\J ANTED, UnYii'-niiilKd" Kootna or V ? Co tvue; ro tUiis; cloeo to sa; con venient for bai.hini* ; near Auckland Pull t'iirrjculsrj to AZ. stah OiHcn. \\; ANTED to boll, Fruit nnd Green- TV gr.-otry Biu>!na»B in a KOod ro-idon; nlaj Furniture of fuur looma. Owner leaving Auckland.—For nddren'i. apply Stak Ofrlcu. VWiVNaiCIT to Hont, about 15 Acre, v f within cuay driving dipiance of town, with small houso and good Kr,izinK for hoifiu "tati k particul.ira. to V. H~.. tSTAtt Olllce. \Tf7ANTKI>, a Rood Practical Wheel- V T wriKht and Coa^hbuilder as partner in a Rcod buMr-Ciß in Wavorloy ; roforencea indla pfinaabln.-Jo3ephSwann, Uensral Blacksmith, Machinist, and Woolpress Manufacturer, Waverley. WANTED, a Partner with email capital (must be a Baker); a rare opening for n steady man.—Fall particulars at Hannaforl's Agency. WANTED, a Partner in a well-paying Sawmill Business at Ohaupq ; plenty of orders, arid good plant; will lay out capital in buah ; mill at foil work now.—Apply to G. F. MILLARS, Ohaupo. ANTED, 30,000 people to read the Stories in " N.Z. Illustrated Titbits." WANTED KInOWN — Boots ! Boots! —Tbia ia the Last Woek at Dnmpier'a Boot Stop. Victoria street. Be in time. WANTED, Visitors from the country not to return without seeing Hooker's Putc-nt I.tßht. Just tho thing for farm-houses and yards^ ANTED KNOWN -American Organs from £15.-Hoffuiann and Song. W"~ANTED~itNOWN-A fresh stock of Bibles, Howard Bookß, Wall Texts, Chrls'mai a:.d S.ti. Cardc., jmt onor.ed up at tho Bible nnd Ho3K Dnrot, Kiirqngnliapi Road. WANTKD KNOWN-Go and ccc the Lnr. o Stock o! Toys at Id, at Motcalfo's. foot of Wakeflald-ttre t. WANTED KNOWN—That Hurle and Son are leavirjß Auckland, and their Stock of D-otsand Shooi in being sold at Shame fully Low E Jricei>.—Karangahapc Road. Xtit ANTED "KNOWN—Pianos sold on T» time payment at the cbeapeat house In town.—H 'irmaiin and Sona, Q'lenn-Btrnet. 11,'AfiTKU KNUWN— For Birthday, VV Wi deling, or pry day Preoents. the placs to obtain them cheap Hid good b Good- Biiu'.H Lo: don Arcade. 4JS7 ANTED "KNOWN" That Hurlo and V» Sun, the W-.il known Hoot makers, are OiT'M: '.--lioL-cyf UieirWLJck Wo.idcif.ully i h-...-R;f ..y.yj'.h- ■■(■ >l<^.£. t t7"2s?X_i» _SCW«—A nm i-fooc "iV ;iicb Pi:f.'<. .vcvi.Ui'-iT, iroa fvc'7;i(-:l t-.il-s tuiif;'.- r.Sji'ti. ah::o< . otion, trichord, 7 octave* f?!?: .-.•:::>i.l'l.'.1.S Ii:.1. ''■'': 3rv:^- S.'H*.xi-J?l;_. Vs7 iSTE!) .KSy-.VN—A ?\:vw if: * ? UiiUc.a V>":•-''!'.'; h? Borrl. 1 oetuTOß, ISrAI-TEO KKOWN China Tea Sots ■ )T. 'r 1.-.fv,;"'V'-- ■:';' :'f'Ji\ ''I'i:'.;'^-!;' aou's Loncloo .:r t adoluaivelluualy oheap. \STANTED KNOWN-Cheap Moat-i T V Kriiuo. ■-: Pricej- B-ifi), ir.i:: IJil per ib; \ Mutton, rrom lid per 1b ; Vsal. from 2d per lb ; I L>mib, ft™ 2-, nor nusirtar. Th,, -it:sl <)uciUy ! omy.-'i". S. :■]■■>:':, <lhy ro_r_b_. WANTED to be Known—That Mr B. T* H' mb:'rg, Proresßorof Mustic, will con tinue to givo Lceeonu on the Pianofoite, to Pupi s at tht>ir own rent-.lonces, or at his own abjuo.—KnQuire Kxot'ia Hous?, tinhson St. \%7AI.:T!:',D KKOWN—Tn rcducj s*?,;k V>' cf Watchca ai. Grodsoii's Lonaon Arciidc, tho )"-icos j/.v« li.-ci: itcu.v d, J':-:;,L;Ii ", Levers, £!; uoo'i Silver W.acheo, Ai. an w.: r r a'.i'o^. • "■ TCT7'ANTED KNoVVN — Metcalfe has T T taken the "Shop opposite tho rid oue Go and cc« the Laige Kola in the window at Hd each; also tho Toys at Id.—Foot of Wake fleld-str^et. WJ ANTED KNOWN-J. Knott, Iron- V T morger. Groystreet. calls special atten tion to a Patent Table Knife just received from England, the handle of whichisputojibyanow process, that it will not come loogj even in hot water, and will keep its colour; a really good thing. Also, a lot of useful articles, suitable for Cbriatmaß Presents : Carvers, Razors, SclSßors, Pen Knives. Ladieß' • Companions, Children's Knive, Fork, and Spoons, Carpenters' Tools', &c, &c—lnspection invltod.



WANTED, nt once, 3 or 4 Dairies Fresh Batter ; also, a |3mart Coun Girl.—Tremayne, Butter and EgKS Store, Ab cromble-street. • fir^NTED, a Children's Maid ; must ' T ¥ a Rood needlewoman.—Apply Mr AHi 1 Isaaoa, Melroso Hall, Remuera. WANTED^"~by respectable woma Wnshinp nnd OleanlDgby thoday.-l) - iulg^'oes, ivgvly Star Office. WANTED, v Sorvaut, with good kno lediit! or plain cooking and laund i work; reforenceurequired.— Apply, adDrfip.n Mi-a Ware, l^orilan.l itoud, Remuera. WANTKD, a Tidy Girl, about 15, mind baby and assist in the honae.—F adilross, apply at the Fruit Shcp.uext Beehan Uraper,_<£rey-atreeJ^ WANT-DTii Servant.—Apply to Mi Alexander, Kpaom. WANTJiI) to Purchase, 5 and li-roomc: Houses, Ponsonby. Wanted to Rent, good 10-roomed House, with ground.—App aatupaon M. Pratt, Ponßonby Road. VXTANTED, to Buy, one or two secom TT hand Tanks.—Apply to W. Finla; Grsa^Nortr^lload^ WANTED to Purchase, for Cash, Fu: nituro. Wearing Apparel and Odds an Ends of every description. LoUera attended ti — Mia Davis, Karungahape Road, oppositePoi oilloo. WANTEDTTenders for sinking a Wei —Apply J. Nelaon. Kingßland. WANTED, Tondora for Wood-paving Btablo. ■ Apply Jaineß Knight, Butchei St. Mary'ti Road, Ponsonby. WANTED7E"(Jineere, Joiners, Cabinet inakois. UD/iOlsturow, Plumbera, Oai liters, Sluters, and othurH to kuow lha Yarhorouijh and Co., Duiham-struet Wesi Auckland, Imvu a w«llselected stuck of Tool fur aalo at very moderate prices.- "VarburouK! and Co., Di.rhu.mßt.reot Weot, Importers c Muchincrj and Hind ware. ___^ V\r ANTE o TO LET, Purni-hed Sitting Ti ruom Kiid Kudruuui, with use of kitohec for iiiarrl-. d couple, uriv.ite fanily. no children —(Sundry street, Sth iioueo from Karautjahap \\J ANTED KNOWN—Bootp, Boott V 1 Thiß 1 j the la«t wetk at Danipit-r's 800 Shop. Victoiia-g.feet. B» in time. %ft .' ANTKD~KJST)WN •■- Boota, Boots yV This ia tl-e last weolt at Dampier'aßoo Shop^'ict ri i-ctrrut. He inJlniH. WANTtiU KNOWJN-- A grand assort menc of Sterling Silver Jewellery a Goudson's London Ari-adu. Prices riaiculoutli low. Kvury urtic-lo warranted. W~ANTELT"kNOWN, that Mr Pollen CotKectionur, Wakefliilil-Btreet. wishei to notify the public thut he will give Lesi-ons ti (.'onfcciion>ry in cjJI lie brunohe.s F«uc:y Goods Jcllicß, Candied Fruit, etc. Kverything doiu in ilrst-cluBS style.— Plcuse address. 71, Wake flald-atreot. ____!__ ■%S7 ANTEfJ KNOWN—Poncing Wire, « T BtuploD. Rooilng Iron. Salt, Wilhora'i Flroproof Safes, and Boat Steo! Barbod Wiro. f;o., for Salo, very cheap. New Iron, different brands, ox Wa'tangi.— Butchor, Groom and Co., Fort-Bt. Telephone, 211, WANTED K. NO W N-MCTSiO I MUSIC! MUtIO!-Grand Froah Lol of Pianoforte liuslc, including high-elaef Siieet Mueie, Cd, worth 2i; Diamond Mublc Uooka, 6d ; Victoria Mueio Books, yd ; Hemy'e Tutors, lalld.—At Dampier'a. Victoria-street. XST ANTED, Engineers' Apprentices, TV Amatour Kngineors, nnd • nrpentors and Othi ra to kuow that YARBOROUGII & c;O.. Durham street Webt. Auckland, have a Wcll-aeloctert Stock of Tools for sale at very moderate prices. Amateurs' Tool (Jhests.Bench «uil Hand vic;a. Fret Saws, Mitre Blocks, Cornel' Cramps for Pioturcs, &c, &c, &c— YAUDOROUGH &CO.. Durham-Btreidt Woat, Importers of Machinery and Hardware. WA NT E D KNOWN— ■> 1 Electro plated Forks and Spoons from 9s the dor.on; White Metal (throughout) from 2b tho dozen; Black Tablo Knives and Forks, Gs the dozen pairs; Whito Table Knives from 7s 6d the dozon (pro rata for smaller quantities). Pocket and other Cutlery very cheap at Good son's London Arcade. 'ANTED SEEN, The following New Year Bargains :- Haberrfaohery Cabinets for Chrlotmus Presents, Sec, ICU; 20-kojed Concertinas (about tho greatest, variety in Auckland), Is lid to 15s <J.i: Accoi il-.'ona. Gi to 15s ; Japanese Waiters, Sd: Framed Oleographs. 2rt 6in x Si lid ; Ladies' Bcub. Is 0J ; 130 Views of thn World (bound). Is; Vi'.-ws of London (bound). Is ; Mnntelpiece Covering, :!a lid the set; Vasoa, 3d per pair to ia 6d ; Largo Floral Albums, 2b lid; Btnutiful Brooches from Id to Is: Dollo. Brand valufi, 3 for Id to 5a 6d each ; Other Toys, 1b por doz.; Tops, lit to la ; Grand Lnrro tlornea and Carlo, Is ; Tram Cars. 1b ; Skittles, fid acd is the box; Mechanical Toys Cd ; Cmnlo Mot oy Boxes, (id ; Pianos. Gd; Horses, 2d to 7d ; Boxua cf Painta. 2d to 8d ; Boxes of Toyu, 2d; Bora' nandsaws. lOd j Children's Souks r.nd WelKhw, 3d. Summer Costumes, 3i GJ ; Whito Skirts.2d Cd ; Good Print,3d per yd ; Collura and Cuffa. IM : Silk Ties, Gd ; Stays, Is ; Piiruaols, Is 6d; Straw Hata. Id to 3b 6d; Children's Sua Hata, Id : Grand Table Oilcloth, la por yard ; Carpet Bacs. 3s 3d ; Handsome Squares of Carpet, 2yda by 3. 335. 4yds by 3.15 a. Lnt of Cheap Crockery : Largo handsome Tea Tray.-, la ; Knife Traye, Is; Carving lCnifo and Kork and Bread Knife (on cards), Is ad ; Tea Straluers, 2Jd ; Grand Clears, 8 for Is; Gents' -tad Suites with patent fasteners, Gd. —At Diuiipler'B. Viciurla-strect. Y^T ANTED SEEN. JUST RKCrciVED— A Sp-vtUil Impctttativn ut oa.- well known FINK WOVK (iOTTOJi SIURTINCS. ikaniiiiilly AfW.U.-i Pi.ttuma. w.B. — SmuTS kepi in Siot'K p.ui JUm: ■~. OiiKKK (rum ti:.' tbavoSiilnicijo. li. Wol'tlliltSOK, luicorturof a-juon r Urapery uud Clolblutc, KIi.ANOAHAPK !iOAI>. \Y'" A X T »" » INSPIOXIOH or MUKRO AND MILLIGAN'S T W B B D a. A UCKLAND TURKISH BATH COM _:3l PaNY (Umitbd).—The New Premises, Lorno-atroi't. aro now open daily for Ladies and Quiitiemsn.from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; on Saturdaya Icni9a.ni to 8 p.m. Pricos :— Sinjfle Biths _ ..SB In sets of ettht tickets 20s Oa Thursdays and Saturdays (after 2 p.m) 2s Hot. Cold, and Plunge Rath .. _ Is Th.s« Baths are very cff.'cttial In curing Coldß Cou.ha, RhiMimatlsm, Lumbago, and manj o'lioi' coniplainta. Kxuorlencod attendants In BOOK FOLDEKS. — Wanted, at once, an Kxporionced Book-folder.—ApDly Book binding Department, thiß Office. T> O RO UGH OF DE VONPORT. Applicntlons aro iovitrdand will bo received up to 7 p.m. on MONDAY, January 10th. from Competent Persons to fill the Office of Town Clerk. Conditions may bo seen on application M. NICCOL, Mayor. Meetings. /^HAFTON ROAD SCHOOL \Jf DISTRICT. Meeting of Householders to oleot School Com mlttco on MONDAY, 10th January, at half-past 7 p.m., at tho School. Nugent Btroet. fITT A. C. B. SOCIETY. I iyW? AUCKLAND BRANCH, No. 81. WM W A Special MeeTiiig will be hold W9tttti!&- in Catholio Institute, vVEDNKS mM(P DAY, 12th instant, at 8 p.m. Bj|W Business: Nomination of three A full aitondanc) requested. P. KIfARNEY, Si cretary. Personal. WOULD Arthur Brooton, who came down per Klna on Tuoaday to Auckland, ploaso leave the ticket for side-saddle with the Auckland Station Manter, and ob'ige. PERSONAL— Have you seen the beauti ful Fire Soreeas at lOd (satin pap at Metcalfe's 1 T UCKY Wedding Rings, 22, 18, and 15 JLj c»rat Also, a Grand Stock of Goods jus irrived.- J. O. Atkinson, Jowoll.;r, Victoria-Bt. next Mr Dampiert; PEOPLE wishing to take a trip or pond rhildr-'n to tho country can b» .- o 'ommo oiicdb. a pei son who huH a iiittgniflcpnt b«a h go :d lioa-ine and llshin .-, within four hours' qtu&m of Aijcsi'^-nrl Terrj-.n .-^py. Part^e^ as p-r arr ngoinustf — Fc- a. dress, ap,dy l tak yßliie ■^ \KAIt S'U'nh',— Hi!'- ujl tlio !>.)i;t= you S.J can now, ti'. it it ch!> Lest >Vretk at Data pi'.'i'fi ili'ot Shov, V^-f^r.^-stVi et. frif-'J v'v' Vi:,-:i VV! V .<s£l {;!ll.> Vt; (jj.V t. >^a. vi V:?:t:a i:-iii' of JVo.i-ortiJcr X^itOnr; jylth Kve;;. S.:•'.! -jj p^..ri.j:.- i':-.;«li r-..;;:. i.'.jj^.j ■■■; ,!>v. •. ..;tj'i'.i:.-ii:. .-,!.!■; hi.;;:; ;:';■■•. I, V.i-;\ -a!?;: ■iJc.'inv.TT:—i. If. i.'AJV?6K. Vini.-j-'aitt.-rtcf Ssiit. A«oltlr.:Hi, S'eudeys. iiITVOFAU C X L A N D. tCArvTH WOKKS, &c . ON DIIIbLOHI-t-lJ KIS9JSKVE. The Ciiy Council will receive Tenders until 3 pm. of THURSDAY, the (3 h inst, for above works is terms of ril':ns and m educations 1o be vlowed a', tin Otlina c ,£ thn City KnaiECT, C:.JHi.cill.:h,nib r>. Hi«h ntrcet. ■ The Ooun.'il do no: bii;d tneiiisilrea to «ci.ep< en-; tender. 'fendjrstc bcu;i'3i.ii;.t 'VopEiirlh Worirß.cSto." ' V. A, PHILIPS, Town C'e;k. Town t l-.rk'.. Oltl.t-, ■' Jdvu.n 7 I«S7. $>i rpENDEKS will be received till noon X Monday," 10th i. stanr, for 70 sards Proken M- tal, delivered at Resurvoir. For -articulart apply at works.-John Mcl can and Sop. MpENDERS will be received by the Bight J. Hours Demonstration Committee, up till noon on SATURDAY, January 15, for twe Bands to perform at the Eight Hours Demnn stratton Spoita on the 29th. One Band will be required to play for dancing. Tenders to be ad dreßtcd to Working Men's club. The lowest oi any lender not necessarily accepted. _ J. A. PARKE3, Secretary. Continued on First Pige,



i To Let. ,try >Br' nno LET, a House of 2 rooms.—Appi — jL W. Jaffrey, Bootmaker, Abercromble-st red rpO LET, Furnished Bedroom, with c I without Board, Melrose, North Shore. ---— Apply Star office for npO LET, Furnished House, five rooms JL rent moderato.—Address, Burlelgh-stret — 4th houao below St. Bcpulchre'i), aime aide. Iry rgWLET OK SELL, a 0-roomod "lions li X In Hi-own-street, Ponaonliy. — Apply t fh'E1 ea_BJomflold. 110, Victoria Arcade. (THO LKT, a fi-roomed House, frontinj • -i. streot; water inside ; rent, Bs.— apply 1 t ig Harper, Canada-street, closa to Baths. Pltt-st. TO LET, very cheap, 4-Roomed Housee near Qieen-st.—Apply Sergeant McMahoi Alexandra-street, or J. Williams, Victoria-st. id TO LET," Brick^Shop and Dwelling , a JL Hobaon-atreet. next door to Berlin Piam ly Company ; rent low.—Apply next door. — nno LET, a Convenient 5 and 7-roomet d- i House, situate in Grafton,—Apply Claptoi y. Cottage, Soafleld View Road. — np6 LET, nice 4-roomed House in View r" JL Eoad, Mount Eden ; every convenience. id Syers,Kdon Vale Road. Mount Kden. °; r|lO LKT, 1 or 2 Unfurnished Kooms : B with fireplace ; Kood view. -Apply to Mr* — Pole.;Linco n-atrcet. near Ponsonby Road. '• f(PO LET, nice fl-roomed Cottage and _ i_ Garden at Kpsom.—Apply Capt. Petal's a j Store, iSpsom. '• HpO LET, a Boarding-houso of 7 rooms; JL central; furniture to bo taken at vaiua t- tiun.—Apply Star Office. B: HRO LET, to a respectable man, a nice j. J- Front Bedroom, furnished, in Hobson-Bt.; ■ • :nnf, with utteLilunoj, 4s weekly.—Address at '£ i-TAu Office, »f <*TpO LET, a good 7-roomed House, I pleasantly situated in Beresford-etreet ; ,_ r<-nt low to a aood ttnint.—Apply T. Hanson, ; .Huilder, Beresford-btrcet. >.' mo LET, 3 and 4-roomod House, in first 's JL ciaaa repair ; also, 5 roomed House, with or without ttablint;.—Apply to Jus. Irvin, top of , '.Vnkcfleld-stniet. it fipO LET, fS-rooinod House, nearly new. in SL WitTiruy-strQtit, off Brown-street, Pons jnby j ~ gas and city water; rent. Ba.—Apply on TO LET, first-class 4-roomed House and fcullery. Rent Low. Stauluy-btieet. t Arch Ilili.-Apply IC. W. Morri-onheuind Bank y INi-w Zealand. Karangahi.pe Boad. TO LET, the Eden Hall, Summer-street, for Sunday Services, Public and Private ' Muetings, and Day or Evening Clauses; rent a vory muderate.—Apply to W. N. Henderson, at 0 f|PO LET, nico Cottage of 5 rooms and • JL Scullery; city water, near Ponsonby Road and Wostern Park ; rent, Bs.—Wm. Johnßton, ■ tun fnrt Franklin Koad, a rV\U LET, Arthur-Btroet, oil' Franklin , JL Road, New Houbr; 0 rooms, bathroom, t scullery, range Raj and water; near trams: 1 flnuview; rent low.—Mr Dmtnmond. Wood-st. TO LET, View Road, Mt. Roskill, 7 roomed House ; gas, water, and every t onveniencc ; moderate rent to a aood tenant.— 3 Apply j. SchorfTa Buildings. Fort-street, j fjnO LET, to working men, a 4 and JL 3-roomed Cottage: moderate rents.—Apply to 11. J. Riordan, Hobaon-street, near Cook i street. ! npO LET, a 5-roomed Cottage in Victoria- I JL street; city water laid on; rent 10s per ; week.—Apply Klliaon, Bootmaker, 71, Queeu , jreet. TO LET, Rooms, fumißhed or unfur nished ; use of kitchwußittinE-room, bath, c. Terms moderate.—Apply Jcrvois House, Wollealeystreet. TO LET, in Upper Pitt-street, a 7 roomed House, with «as and water: also, a 5-roomed House, with city water, near the ' aths.-Apply R. Liddle. Uppor Pitt-street. rO LET, large House, top of VVakefield- Btrcet, suitable for work rooms, school, &c.; also, Brick Shop, Grej-street. neer top; rents low.—Apply to James Stichbury, care of 8. Cochrane and Son, Qneen-atreit. . nncTLET, from~isFof~Pebruary, Double -1 JL fronted Brich Shop, with Dwelling, corner i of Liverpoolstreetand Karanfjahape Road, afc j present occupied by G. Boolton.—Apply Ths. ! fflO LET, a 9-roomed 'House ; gas and JL water laid on ; every convenience ; large-' yard. Lower Nelion-street; also, G-roomed ; House ; every convenience; good yard, Lovrer : Nelson street.—Apply Mrs A. Graham, Lower . Ncl3On-street rilO LET, grandly-situated newly-built t_ Marine Villa Residence. 15 minutea' walk 1 of Queen-atreet and 3 of tram ; 8 rooms, bath room, range, &c.; casand water; steps to beach, or boating, bathing; &c—Apply Kenllworth- House, London-street, Ponsonby. npO LET, grandly" situated^ newly- JL built Marino Villa Ret idonco. 15 minutes' Walk from Queec-streot and 3 of trac; S roomß. bath room, ranee, &c. city water laid on, and gas In each room ; steps to beach for boat : ing, bathing, &c; rent low.- Apply Kenilwoith. House, London-street, Ponsonby. Q _ _ _^ j for a terra of 3 to 7 year«, v Partially Improved Ftrm of 310 Acres, noar Hamilton, sr. j & very low rental to a eood tcss.ii': who wil; €■1 r'hyj J'.np*l»v<»fjl?i.i'.g,—Apply to V. n. o-'jAuhf. | i"'.O. Box <27. ihc-rtiocd-aireofc, . ]"«' wi-Lh-V.UiOr. .-omSortabln 5-i-o.im-ecS j i J \. Hou«- L" L:i. : water Inlil v. ; ran!, 7s 08,; ; ■• ,!.'rto!.;. ilLian-r-i Kur.d. \ I , , , j For Sale. FOR DISPOSAL—The Melbourne* Lonth- r ad Urindvry Business In Tic toria-street, mat ;o the Roynl Mail Ho»el; owner leaving tno colony. - Apply F, A. Stewart. SALE, a Coffee Stall.—Apply.! Coff-.e Stall. W.-llealcy-atreet. FOR SALE, Irish Setter Pup.—For particulars, address Canine, Box 5, Post- < office. f^TOR SALE, First-claes Lady's Hack; 1 also. Smart Bugßy Horee.—Api.ly Samp si n M. Pratt. Commission Agent, corner Poc tonby and Franklin Roato FOR S4LE7~Cutter Venus". 38i tons reKlßter, in good order, and well found.— Apply to Henderson and Spraggon. Customs- OR SALE, cheap, the well-known 13ft cent rehoard Sailina Boat Ivy. Warranted in good condition. — For address apply at Star Ofllce. OR SALE, a Baker's Business in Auck land, wiih horse, cart, and all requisites. ham-Btrect, Auckland. ' FOR SALE, a large Allotment fronting best part of Epsom Road, 160 x 100, per fectly level; lowest price, 30s per f oot.—Hanna ford s Agency. FOR SALE, in the Ararimu, near Drury- Section 126, consisting of 276 acres of Good Light Bu«h Land, well watered, ad j' ining church, public school, and the superior farms of Mr T. Kieley end others. Also, Sec tion 260, in same place, consisting of about 300 Acres of very Rich, Level Land, with lißht bush—a large quantity being totara—adjoining the farms in tho occupation of Meeßra Nobb , Pulman, and Scott—Apply to J. G-RKKNJS, Opaheke ; or to J J. GREItNK, P.O..Onehnnga. i J"KJL 111 O R SALE, _Jj*>a_. JD BTEAM LAUNCH (New) Ti4H*aMEf^_ Diagonal Built. Length, 30 Jeet ____(s____*overail; beam, 6feet: depth, 3 • n iii««iii iinni teot j inches; draught, 2 feet 6 inohes. Fitted with High pressure Surface Condensing Engine. 5-inch Cylinder, 5-inob Stroke, and return tube Steel hioiler. Steams fast on small consumption of fuel.—Apply to R. H. YHOMAN, Albert Boiler Works, Albert-street. rRKENHE"AD.-10J~Ao7es"o"f Land for Sale, suitable for orchard and strawberry garden ; price, £15 per acre Apply thiß Office. A" BARGAIN.— For positive Sale, a 6-roomed House, with detached wash houso ana every convenience; freehold allot . ment, S3 x 105; good locality.—Apply at once, F. J. Jones. New Auction Room?. 215, Queen-st. i Loss and Found. i T OST, on Wednesday, from Remuera, a I 1 Red Cow j reward wiil be given for re , covery.—H. N. Ahbutt, Remuora. 1 1 OST, a Light Bay Mare, with brand on I A near shoulder, white streak'under ir.ano, ; —Reward at R. S. Brlggs. Parneil. " LOST, between Epsom and Onohunga, a Saddle wiia Twelve Small Buks attached. — I'ii.iUr rewarded at Xlorcahau'ii Hotel, ; OaehunKa, LOST, on January Ist, a Yellow-and- White Cow; short horns, oue cut. the oilier > Oili'd ; blotcoed brand cm back.—Howard Jo . leturmi.B to ff. Buigtas, NewmarKut, T OST, troin Avoiidaic, Lemon aud White S-A Hoi*.!1 61 ut; i:am j jttso : col ar, Wniukti, 1 laSii.-Anjose r^ainiLK to itobt lLnfy.aul, ■ Vi--'- !•,.:.:-" i;.:::i3, Ava;.d^li., will bs rcv.nnfod. j \\ \o. v ;o::c<! c«:u;:ir;r nix,- (his d.'itu will ; bemo;ocii_rt. tOST, a L!ay Rriing Ms; :o, fc^longiog to j :'.loC i'tiu :\;:'rt)"..;i.: ;•. i'iccu >.-.f tOl'c llllßd li«l' nock. H2.vvt.nl. LOST or SU:!et.., Oir.-y, j-ainfeu yrceu sides, bottom black, inside yallow. Reward 1- s> for r.xii t;/y of rauio ; £1 on conviction of the thief, lr btoi'-n.—Kuuiu Collitrj' Cu:iip.iu> (Umikd;. , ,_ ; /"tUW.-Hiiiiyed, on Saturday iaet, largo \J Oow ; red ai;d while; branded t^ ~A i"i ---n-r.nl of 03 will bo puid to anyoßOtr;i.gii:^ her i tu_Kiuksland Dairy, Mount Alho^t. • ] QJTOLfijSi- from aeq' 'beabb, " near Lake Kj I'ukupuna, a ilow Boat, iVoout 13 fact long, • bottom turrtflibEide and oat, top sidoa white.— . Anyone Tf'turn'ns taiu= to Water Police will be rewaru^l. TfiuUS U, cj.i my property, a Bay Colcatid X h Chest, ul Mare with whito murk on ltump—Owner c^n have banij by-paying ex penses ."t onca to J..uieH Carpenter, 'i'tii'eo liiv,ga. , fTIHB Ohoapest Street in Auckland is i 4- >i rganßaha^e. Tne Cheapest Shop: B. ' g'PBOITI STO~T l"c"i I 'To the Publio of Auckland—The Taranaki j Provision Company will have for Bale To . mcrrow (Saturdaj), Hams, Bacon, Butter. s ohee3e, &0.. &c, at very low prices to meet . the times:—Hams, 6d to 8d; Bacon, 3d toOd; c Cheeae, 2d to 6d; Fresh Butter, 8d to 91; Salt' Butter, 81 (in jars, 9d per jar). .•«*"• NotethaAddrets: Taracakl Provision Company, " City Market,



Public Kottces. Z ADVXBE your friends"' «• drink WOLF! . J -Q- SCHKAPPB. , J— 7- -DUTCHBRS' Shops should all ha _ X> Hooker's Light. -—- HE Biggest Literary b '•f'''"?' 8.,!;.^ in Australasia-Brett s Au> Mtland Alraani V Illustrated. _ A NEW Light for the New i'^r—Nt Year greeted, and greeted ,'r "/«» J" Patent Light in Ponsonhy.—Offloe .Vn 1 lem ■° air B. Rliodeß's, Colllngwoodßtr^et. - ASK your Grocera for Koyal Jle. m V & J\. Starch, lib and Jib boxes, not w Blgh> v 19 ihe best; wholesale.—Apply to Mr ArU; _ Masy, Hlgh-Btreet, Sole Agent Mr v ?) manufacturers. i. 'VyOLFK'B SCHNAPPS stimulates the H'yer. ', /^OUNTRY Residences may have equrail 0 Vy as good lightinK and cooking gas as ttoi in town by nalcg Hooker's Patent. 1 "YXTEDDING CARDS. — New Dcsi t p ti W just received from England.—St \ Llthographio Works. Shortland street, Auc 1 ; land; . /"VUTSIDE Illumination Unprotected- V^ Visitors from tbo country should see Col ' lingwoodstreot by night.—Office pro tern. at Mi ' G. Khodeii'j, Collingwoodbtreet. I7IXHIBITION of Glassblowing Saturday 1 _Hj Afternoon, from 2to 6. Admlsiio>, 6d 3 Prizes given. Works. Freeman* Bay. tTUSH ! FISHTI FISHM-Rakini 1 rtmoked Fish, on Wedneoday, Thursday ; grlday, and Saturday at the Boat, WOLFK'B SCUNAPP3 tranquilisea the '* nirvoas system. SUPKRIOK, Board and Residence, five minutes' walk from Devonport Wharf, ' The tOßition is very select, and house staoaß on s large garden by itself. Kvery home comfort, and j reasonable terms.—Apply Star Office. WEDDING C&BDS.—Latest Style al the Star Llthographlo Works, Short I land-street, Auckland. ' rriO SPORTSMEN and others Pheasant! - X and other kinds of Birds Stuffed and 1 'Mounted on ornamental stands, vflry cheap, ' with despat-oh.—R.Madden, opposite Star Hotel, . Albart-street. THE beat gift for Home friends- Brett's Auckland Almanac, containing a ! factorial Representation ot Queen-street, HSescription ot the Provincial Distriot, New •Omide to Hot Lakes, &c, Sec. "Woi.F£,'S'SCiiNAPPS cheers the mind and ** body. "E3IIRST-CLASS Paying Concern for Sale, JD a safe investment and good living to i steady man accustomed to horses: capital . required, about £300.—Slnolair and Gray, 177, I Quoeji-Btreet. MR HOUGHTON, Barrister and Soli citor, will commence a Course of ImatTOCtlon in Law for the Solicitors' and Bur ■ -ristora' Bxarainatlon in March next, early in 1 January.—For fnrther particulars, address John llougbton. High-street, Auckland. THE WIL LOW S, Wynyard-Btreet, Auckland.—BoardtoK and Day Sohool.— 1 Jatb and Miss Williams will resume school , duties on February Int. The course of instruc ; tion comprises English. Frenoh, Music, Singing, Drawing, Painting, Plain and Fancy Needle ■work, fee, &c. Boarders receive every care and home -comfort. PIANO AND SINGING.—Mr W. H. Webbe will be at home on Friday and Saturday, January 1J and IS, ti make arrange xnents with pupils tor the New Quartsr. wnlcb commences the following week. Terms of In st'-nolion on Application.—Address, corner cf Jloheon and Cook-streetß. __^ CX jTS. W ILLIAMSON, House. Land and Estate Agent. 83, Queen- Btreet, oporsite Fort-Btreet, has always for Sole and to Let, large and small Houses in the City, Suburbs, and Country Districts: also, Farms, improved and unimproved, in various ports of the province. Several eligible Building Allotments for Sale in the City and Suburbs, for cash or on deferred payments. MR~S~B~TAYL~6R~wiBhes to intimate to all friends who so liberally supported her in the past that she has again Rtt- OPiiNED the NEW PREMISES in Bden Terrace, known an the POST-OFFICE STORK, with a New Stock of Groceries, Kc. Also, to Let, a New Briok Shop and Dwelling; gas and city water .'aid on; Bide entrance; spacious cellarage; view unsurpassed; stable and cart shed U required. Rent low to a Rood tenant.— Inquire Mra E. Taylor, Post-ofHce Store, Eden Terrace. 4feQ/» PIANOS. — His-h-elass Pianos 3&O O imported direct from leading ICijr liah and German Makers, from £36. At Whole sale Prices for Cash, or on Deferred Payment from 30s ainontb.—Berlin Pianolmporting Com pany's Show Kooms. corner of Hobson and U oqk-s treets. T> USSELL-STREET, PARNELL. XV BOARDING & DAY SCHOOL. Conducted by THE MISSES ROGERS. DUTIES RESUMED JANUARY 31. R T. TALLIS TRIMNJELL, Mus. Bac., Oxon., ORGANIST AND CHOIfIMASTER OF ST. MARY'S. PARNELL, Is prepared to give Leseons on the Organ and Pianoforte, and In Singing, the Theory of Music. Harmony and Counterpoint. TERMS ON APPLICATION. - Address: Lyndhuret, St. Stephen's Avenue, Parnell 4 UCKLAND FISHING OLUB. Ihird Excursiou TOMORROW (Saturday), at 1,10 p.m. A. -»RVORE._ ■VfOTJCiI-The Mount Kotkill Road J-\ Bjnrrt will, on TUEriUAY, Ifebruury 1, '■'Si. coonrin Ihe Resolution lo iacrtase the u-.imlior ■!. iiiO'iib'jr.) of ibi; Board to seven, Uy order oii iciiU'd. JAMK W. C4EE, Chairman. January i, laß7. -VT o T I C E. Impounded off Railway Line, One Roan Heifer ; »o visible brands. If not released, it will be told In Pound at Noon of January 20th. JAMEJ McPlKffi, Poundkeeper. Onehunga, January 7,1887. /^HEAP APPLES. 1 have Bough: Ihe Whole of the Fruit of HURST'S LAKE ORCHARD, consisting of 600 Apple Trees. The Public can be supplied Retail or Whole sale. A"Ply G. WALTERS. Domain street. Devonport. OWER GLENSIDB, UPPER SYMOND3STREET. The Dnties of MRS GLOVER'S BOARDING and DAY-SCHOOL will be Resumed on Feb ruary Ist. The Principal will be at home on and after the 27tn instant to receive business callers. There will be Classes for French, German, Painting, Musical Gymnastics, and Scientific DreesmakinK. Evening Classes for English Literature. Puoils received for special nuhjects only. l)OKOU(iH OF NEWTON. In accordance with " The Dog Registration Aot, 1880," and the amendments thereof. Notice is hereby given that the Tax on all Dogs in the above Borough will be Five Shillings per Head for the year commencing Ist January until 31st December, 1887. Collars can be obtained from the Registrar, R. S. Boyes. Surrey-street, off Williamson Avenue. Surrey HiUs. a CURRIE Town Clerk. Newlon, 7th January. 1887. TpUBLIC NOTICE. On SATURDAY. January 15. 1887, the One hunga Recreation Reserve will be CLOSED to th6?Ubli°- HOWE & ADAMS, Lessees. ■M/TR R. L. SKE EN, SOLICITOR, WILL RESUME THE ACTIVE PRACTICE OF HIS PROFESSION ON MONDAY NEXT, 9t« Instant, AT HIS. CHAMBERS, HIGH-STREET, AUCKLAND. . A PAIR OS" TROUBBRS ffOR £L NOTHING, AT J. H. DALTON'S, Taiuib, VICTORIA-BT. BAST, Auckland. in WING'S KAIPARA MULLET— JLLJ "NEPTUNE" BRAND. FIRST FB I SB, JOHN REID &CO -, .„ a Agents. "a "" e&i^ ■ b?" 'Yon J. S, DALTOK i iVBfX GPKHSD UP NEW SPRING GOODS. S'fcia Ai&ew™ J, H. BAL^aST, VAWUt, vianmtA- «. xak accxlaj». POOKER'S OATEJST T IGtiT 1 ■ S-J- .4. JLJ Slr.«a I'urchaslEs the nbove Patent for the Auckland Province, MESSES G, RHODES & CO,, Ilavn b:-i-,\ q-:!eily pre;ii>v:K theniEelvea tor busirf s ■, f.oa after a vi b.'ui esaniltatlm of ihe ' iibcv* in o.:i i>s uhasoi a-u hob s c=pared to offsr li in cujißdence to Ins tub ie ..« v BftlLtlANT," I'LEASAST, and CiiKAP ILLU.MINANT, Safe ai.d Busy of Manipulation.. Evory d a-i may have his own gas under bis OWN CONTROL, and at prime qost. which is less than half usual cost. This New OIL GAS LIGHT needs no ptoteo tlonfrom wind, and has no flare^, smoke, or fumeja TBSIPOEAIfy O^JTJCK ;■. FBRNBANK, COLLINGWOOD-STRBKr, Whore the Light may be seen from 8 to 10 p.m.



Volunteer Notices. b's i»tEETING OF VOLUNTEERS. A MeetisßOf the Members oflhe A andjD pnttrripß Kncineerd, and the several Com *c. ING, at eight o'clock. _ Businkss : iW To consider the question of attending the r'a Encampment to be held at Taranaki at during next Easter week. A.fnll «t - Is requested. 'a Slgued-HENRY G. PAYNB. It X CapLCom.Aßatterr. ur S. T. GEORSE, w Capt Com. O Battery. PKTKB DIBNAN. Lt.-Col. No. 2 Battalion. _ . OWEN MAHON. y . Lt.-Col. No. 8 Battalion. * ipxEVONPORT NaVAL ARTILLERY. « jMekibers of the above Corp j willing to taka a n2rt la the Taranakl Easter Eacampment jmut It- ErWaro,' their names to the Secretary? P.O. •>• cYSpInW. not later than SATURDAY,theBth " tnat:.—By,prder. _______■ f Ecclesiastical. t I TTIHE Hob. JS. Waldegrave will Preack *l'l. ithe Gospel to St. George's Hall, Newton, I W tod's Day Byen^ng, at a qnarter to aeven. j V) TPEST MEECOINGS, -Preaching each • V I jwanluK at-7.30. apSi p.m. Sunday. Snh [ iuet- Judgment of £he World. Tune, and r J iT^ler of events, as taught by the Biirlpture»." ' Co'we w>* hear: then judge. r'** * jg ja I VI SH■^D^OIUGKM #t£LB \ VISJT OfTdBPUTA^ION. '.The Rkv\ tt T. Kobjohns, from Sydney. jrt|l 4dl ver a L. leture to St. Matthew's Bonoolrppm SrwrKDNB.'SDAy. 12th Inot, at 8 o'clock. 'ITS Km. Wili.laU* m)B9 will Preside. Admission- **««• Collection at*Closo, AU awSnted. g. H- LaWKY. Hog-lgSt-. JBEK. Ol!~ UNIVERSAL PRAi'«R Meeliagß for UNITED PRAITEB will beheld in the City and S-iburbs a<3 noier;— THIS EVENING, FEIDAY, JANUARY 7. ALEXANDRA • STREET PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHUKCH. Subjeot: -Prayer for Miaßfcaw." Rer. A. J. Smith, Chairman, Addresses will be given, i»T. LUKES PHEBBYTERIAN CHURCH— Rev. G. B. Moor-o, Chairman. AddreMea by Kevß. T. apurgeon and J. 8. Hill. SATUEDAY, JAJTUARY 8 . YOUNG MKN'3 CHBISTIAN ABSOCCATION LECTURE HALL—Sutyeofr: '-Prayer for Nations." Rev. J. S. Hill, Chairman. Ad dresses by Rev. T. Adams sad tihe Hon. G. WalceKrave. The Services will eommenceatib.aK>na3tteren each evening- ~ A collection will be made each evening, to de fray the necessary expenses, A cordial invitation is Riven to all Christina people to attend these Meetings. ♦ • THOMAS G. GARB. Secretary. Gazette la Bankruptcy. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF BANKRUPTCY HOLDEN AT AUCKLAND. la the matter of "The Bankruptcy Act, 1883." and its amendments, and ot Georob William Atty, of Tauranga, in the Provlnolal District of Auckland, New Zealand, Coaohbnilder, a Bankrupt. Notice is hereby given that I, George William .Atty. ot Tauranga. In the Provincial District of Auckland, New Zealand, GoachbuUder. hays this day filed In the said Court at Auckland a Petition to be adjudged a Bankrupt Dated this Ith day ot January, 183 T. GEORGE WILLIAM ATTY. A. W. Bromfield. Bankrupt's Solicitor, Tauranga, f TN BANKRUPT CV. ■It! THE SUPREME COURT OF BANE.' RUPTOY HOLDEN AT AUCKLAND. In the matter of ''The Bankruptcy Act, 1883," and of the Bankruptcy of George William , Atty, of Tauracga. in the Provincial District of Auckland, in New Zealand, Coaohbnilder. a Bankrupt. Notice Is hereby Riven that the first General Meeting o£ Creditors will be held at my office. 3tar Buildings. Fort-Btreet, Auokland. on THURSDAY, the 13th day of January 1887, at 2.3 a o'clock p.m. Proofs ol debt must be furnished prior to the meeting. Proxy forms can be obtained at my office No proof can be admitted, except unaerorderot the Court, after the expiration of four months from' the date of the filing of tie Petition. Account* sent in unsupported by proof of debt, ac pre acribed by law, oaunot be recognised. '■ Ancklaud, January 6,1837. JOHN LAWSON, ' Official Assignee. A. W. Bromfield, Tauranga. Solicitor for the Hunkt iii,t. .. Auctions. __^ A. MOBTON.] IT. M. JACKSOW. TUESDAST, JANUARY 11, At 12 noon. PRIVILEGES of ONEHUNGA SUMMER MEETING, To be hoid on Saturday, Jan. 15, 1887. Messrs MORTON & JACKSON Have received instructions to Bell by public, auction at their Mart, Vulcan Lane, THE ABOVE PRIVILEGES, comprising— Gates Grandstand and Saddling Paddock , Publicans' Booth . Temperance Booth, 6c, &a MORTON AND JACKSON, Auctioneers, TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1887. Under Distraint for Rent. Sanderson & co. Have received instructions to Sell by Pnblie Auction, as above, at the Store, Mill's Lacs (entrance by Mercantile Chambers), at U a.m., rpHE RACING WHALBBOAT ■*■ MAY QUEEN. Salt lone, built by Mr Warbrlck. Competed in last Auckland Regatta. s. 0. case] [b, d. tonks THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, . At 12 o'clock. FOR IM P E rTt IV E SALS. SCREW STEAMER LILY, 90 Tods net burthen, now lying in Mechanics' Bay. B. TONKS ft CO. Have received Instructions to sell on Thursday,' January IS, at 18 o'clock, SCREW STEAMER LI L-Y, of 31) tons gross and SO toss net tonnase; length, 63ft; beam, 12ft Bin ; depth, 6ft: licensed to carry 198 passengers ; Vertical Engines and Boil»r. with Field Tubes; Cjlinders, JJln, Sin stroke. Th» veßgßl is twin screw, has a iteara wii.cn. and floats on a draught of Zft 61nforward aud 4ft Bin aft. For Imperative Sale. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8. nHHE "DEMUERA TjiAlfc Wia bo held c?n TUESDAY, FEBRUARY &, 1 At 1 o'Clock. Entries are requested previous to THURS DAY, January 2T. so that sufficient time be given for their advertisement. ALFRED BUCKLANO, TOUBLIC NOTIFICATION; Crown Lands Office, Auckland, 6th January, mi. ] Ibis hereby notified that tharlsht to Cut and! Remove Timber tor a period of five J ears from V;c Lauds specified hereander will be Let by Public AuoUon at tils Office on MONDAY, the 7,th day of February next, at the hour of eleven o'clock in the forenoon. D. A. IOUB, . ■' Commimloner Crown Landew COBOMANDXL COUNTY. *. r Moehau. Ko. 1L Eleck-Seothm 1,980 iterea Vv>3»t price, X!B. Portion Moehau No. 1 C Block- SO mam. -Upset price, £\ Bent for the whole termoi five year*too* paid as a premium or fareßlttat the oloi* of sale. ■' .. . ■ ... ' - :.■.-.; Coiitiuuoa <w Faaitu Tuft