AUSTRALIA NEWS.

Disgraceful Fight between Two Brigades.

AIiKE occurred at S o'clock at Hopkins street, Footscray (says tho Melbourne " Argus,"),in tho tailoring establishment of Mr Pritchard, the building being of brick and two stories in height. The main por tion of the lower stoiy was gutted, and con siderable damage wa3 done to the upper one. The occupier, with his wife, had set out for Melbourne only a few minutes beforo the flames wero observed. The two local brigades—Footscray and Footscray Temperance—were promptly on the spot, and a moat disgraceful scene oosued between them, A struggle for precedence at tho plugs took place, and a series of fights resulted between the two sets of firemen, which wero varied with a vigorous squirting of water at each other. The scandalous conduct at last culminated in a serious assault on Captain Whito, of tha Footacray Brigado, by which he was 80 seriously injured that his recovery is considered doubtful Ho was on the roof of tho building superintending operations, when ho was struck on the head by a pieco of road metal.. Three pieces of stone were thrown, and it was one of thorn that wounded-^ Captain Whito A perfect riot ensued, firomon disputing, and larrikins rushing to and fro, so that the police, under Sergeant Rutledge, who wore early on the spot, had a'l they could do to prevent anything more sorious occurring. Tho wounded captain was placed on a stretcher quite unconscious aud carefully removed tv his huine, and Dr. McCarthy was called in. Tho tutleror hart not recovered consciousness up to midnight, and now licj in a very dangerous condition. A closo examination disclosed the fact that a very sorioua fracture of the skull had been caused. Great excitement prevailed whon news of tho outrageous conduct of the fire men spread. The police aro making every effort to detect the person who inflicted the wound.

Living With a Bullet in his Head.

At tho Water Polico Court, Sydney, a young man nntnod Joseph VVedmar, a Catholic Swiss, J9 years of age, stood upon a charge of having shot hioiself with intent to commit suicido. Dr Wcstrum, ttie medical man, who attended tho prisoner, stated that on the Sth ult., Wediaor was taken to him for treatment. On examination a small jagged hole was found equare in tho middle of the fore head, from which blood flowed freely. The aides of tho wound were burnt with the ex plosion, a fact which proved tho contiguity of tho weapon to tho bond. On probing the bullet was felt, but in its position in the bone it was impossible to remove it He expressed his wish to die, as ho had for months past been suffering torribly from a certain horrible disease. VVedmar i 3 now, as far aa his bullet wound is concerned,well, i but tlie l.cad still remains buried in his skull. Oaly a small red mark between the eyes denotes the spot where tho shot entered. Senisr-constable Kocbo stated that on the Sth Dec. his attention wits celled by a tram conductor to the pris oner, who was in a town-bound bondi tram. He (the prisoner) was bleodiug profusely from a wound in the hoad. lie stated that he had shot himeeif on the rocks at Bondi, and assigned tho samo reason as that given to tho doctor. Tho constable, after lodging VVedmar at tho station, re turned to Boudi, aud secured the rovolver, which was lying on the rocks.

The prisoner was committed for trial.

The Great Fire in Adelaide.

Two Men Killed.

The Christmas Eve of ISSU will long be ro uiembered in Adelaide for tlie destructive fire which broko out in one of the busiest quarters of Rundle street, and involved in destruction not only three large shops, but the unlucky Academy of Music, which has now boen burnt down three times wi hin as many years, and each time in the Christmas eoaeon. The iiio iceolf, occurring just when tho city was crowded with eager throngs of people engaged in makiDg purchases for tho Christmas festivities or promenading the thoroughfares on pleasure bent, causod intense excitement. Before S o'clock smoko coming from the roof of

tho Acadomy intimaiod to tho spectators

that that building had once more caught. ' I Just before the stroke of 3 flame 3 were seen issuing from Cunningham's eastern shop, and the liremen immediately turned their attention to that place. Deputy-Supsiiu tendeut Shearing was the firet who went, into Canningham'tf, followed by tho unfortunate men Gardner and Clark. ..As tbe town clock struck 8 the roof

fell—the roof and a portion of tho f ca°tern wall inwards, but a part of the ft western Wall outwards into Cunning liaais. This was the immediate ciuee of

tho fatal accidents which attended tbo tire,

for Shearing, Gardner, and Clark had just • got into the ground floor as the weight above dropped down. The crash when the roof came in was terrific. The stock on the first floor of Cunningham's consisted of hardware, jewellery, and fancy gcods, and when the bricks from tho wall met this there was a tremendous roar and clatter as of thunder. The mooting of tho bricks and glassware caused a peculiar elfect, the breaking of the glass being distinctly hoard. Bosides creating an immense volume of smoke, the fall diffused myriads of sparks and indeed la'ge pieces of burning cinder on to the road and on to tho front of the shops on the north side of Kundlo street, to the imminent danger of the sightseers and of the buildings. When the roof had fallen the scene ineide Castle's almost rose to gran deur. The single brick walls were very thin and seemed very unstable. They gave away long before tho large beams supporting the roof wore burnt, and tho consequence was that the beams were disarranged in eyory conceivable direction in the building. They were all burning fiercely, and as no water was turned on to them they burnt for a long time. At length they fell, and nothing wao left but a confused muss of smouldering ruins. Meanwhile the North Adelaide and Norwood and St. Peter's reels had arrived and started working. As eoou as it was known that two men were buried in Cun ningham s the firemen desisted from play ing on to the flame?, and confined their attention to poor Clark, whom they could see struggling. The general public did not know of the sad accident, but when they saw the men carrying Clark away intense excitement prevailed, and this was height-

ened when soon after a vague rumour was

Bpread p.bout that another man was missing. I While Clark was being removed, the flames, being deserted by the firemen, spread rapidly, and the front of Cunningham's Bocood Bhop was caught. As Boon aa Clark was released the firemen again srot to work upon the buildings, whose interior was filled by the flames. More particular attention was paid to the wall between Cunningham's and Cornish's, where the gas meter was situated. The fire again burst fiercely through the front of the second story of Cunningham's, and two hoses were immediately Bet to work on it from the street. The fire in Cunningham's was got under control about 0 o'clock. At a quarter to 11 tho gas at Cunningham's caught light and burnt for a long time, although water was being thrown on it all the time. Between 11 and midnight the burning gas was the only thing which couli do much damogo, although in the other premises tho debris only was smouldering. The inquest on the bodie? of the liremen Clark and Gardner wao held by the city coroner thia morning. Tho evidence showed that the men met their deaths while in the execution of their duty at the late tire in Kundlo-street. The jury re turned a verdict to thu off ct that death was caused by tho fall of a wall, which they think waeunsafe ; and they contiderthat the present Buildings Act should be amended. An inquiry into the cause of ths fire was commenced and adjourned. On examina tion, it has boen found that Shearing, the deputy-superintendent of tiro brigades, who led the liremen Clark and Gardner into the burning buildings, was also injured by the falling wall. He bad one lib broken, be sides which he received a severe shaking.

Railway Construction In Western Australia.

Mr. J. It, Browne, civil engineer, and the agent of a waalthy London syndicate, who its now in Adelaide, says that an offer lias been made to tho Western Australian Government to construct a railway on the land grant sysiem, from York to Eucla, a distance ol 700 miles at once. Mr. Browne says the proposal has been favourably entertained"by the Western Austral ian Government. The syndicate will at once despatch a party to explore the country between the towns named. For 200 miles from York the country has been opened by pastoralists, but ■beyond that nothing definite is known. If the Government of Western Australia decide to accept the offer, the syndicate will roceire alter nate blocks amounting to 12,000 acreß on the rail way. If the work is undertaken, an offer will be made to the South Australian Government to continue the line 500 miles from Euela to Port Augusta, on the land grant or any othor system. If matters can be arranged between the two Governments, the syndicate will expend £6,000,000 sterling.

Victorian Factories and Work shops Act.

The Chief Secretary of Victoria states that the Factoiies and Shopa Act is working most satisfactorily, as far as the factories and workrooms aro concerned. All tho employers in the colony have Ehown great readiness to comply with the law. The operation of the Act has been unattended by a single hitch, except as regards early closing. On this question counter petitions have beon lodged, and the Minister is wait ing for further experience before dealing with the petitions.

LATE CABLES.

THE MOUNT RENNIE OUTRAGE;

Efforts to Obtain a Reprieve.

Sydney, this day,

Tho matter of the Mount Kennie prisoners, sentenced to death, now rests solely with tho Governor. Every effort is being made to secure a reprieve.

Sydney, this day.—Eight fresh cases of small-pox are reported. The boundaries of the quarantine ground aro being enlargod to meet the oxtra requirements of the

outbreak,

The New South Wales Deficit.

Sydney, this day.—The actual deficiency in tho colonial revenue to tho ond of the year h ostimatod at two millions und a half.

Commercial Rbporis,

MeIdoDKNB, this day.—The manager ot tlio National Mortgage Agoncy Company reports of tlio local grain market as follows * — Shipping wheat steady, but not in active demand at 3s iod to 3a lid; malting barley, quiet atr 3a Gd to 4s 3d ; New Zealand oats, feeding, less depressed, but not much doing, 2a 9J to 3a; milling, fair demand at 2s to 3a ; Now Zealand oats under bond, slow of sale at 3a to 2s 3d.

Loxdos, December 3.—Consols have advanced to 1004. The markot rate of discount is 31, being J below tho Bank rate. New Zealand securi ties remain at last quotations, namoly, 5 per cent. 10 40 101^; 4:\ par cent, loan, 99.i!; inscribed stock, 05L Adelaide wheat, ox storo, is selling at 3/s, a reduction of sixpence per quarter. New Zealand wheat, ex storo, remaius at 33a to 37s b'd, according to quality. Adelaide flour, ox store, 27s Gd. Australian tallow is un changed, namoly : Boof, avorago quality, 24a (id ; mutton, '2di. Tho stock of tallow in London to-day is 10,300 casks. Mail anil Shipping Nevi-s. Tho mails per s.s. Cu/.co, from Melbourne on 26th November, woro delivorcd to day, via Naples. Arrived lit Plymouth, I", and O. s.s. Tas mania, from Melbourne, on ISth Novem ber. Adelaide Jubilee Exhibition. London", January Ith.—The list of oxhi bitors at tho Adelaide Jubilee Ex bibition has closed. Six bundled and nine exhibitors have applied for 69,000 feet, aud the payments for space havo amounted to £2,1300. It is considered possible that SSO exhibitors would take 90,000 fe6t if there was room. Tho Land Lcnguo Ciunpaign. Messrs Dillon and O'Brien aro continuing tho Irish compact. Gold for Australia. Tho "Times" states that further ship ments of jrold to Australia ib expected.

Auckland Municipal Loan.

(l!V CABLK—CU'YBUSIIT.)

LoHDOK, January 4,

TeNUKKS for Auckland municipal loan of £25,000, at 5 per cent., will be opeuod on the 11th inst. The minimum has been

fixod at 105.

FIRE IN NEWTON.

A kike broke out this morning at 9 o'clcck, in a cabinet-maker's shop in Ediuburgh street, but being speedily attacked by the Newton Fire Brigade, under thoir foreman, it succumbed without very much damage being done. Sir W. Bayne, who owned the pro perty destroyed, says that he loft some glue heating on a stove in which he used to burn chips and sawdust, whilst he went acrSSS the road to Messrs Hedley's, and had only been away some ten minutes when he heard his place was on fire. He is insured in the Koyal Firo Insurance Office for £100, but is nothing like covered by this amount, as he loses £60 worth ot tools alone, besides a quantity of valuable veneers, fur niture, &c. . Owing to tho exertions of a number of neighbours, among-t whom were Messrs George Ram*on and David (Jeddi?, Mr Bayno's loss is not nearly co heavy as it might have been, as these gentlemen saved a large quantity of valuable mottled kauri, and ■ two slabs of marble belonging to Mr Garrett, butcher, valued at £14. When our reporter arrived on the scene the flames were coming through the iron roof of the building, which is a two-storey one, about 30 x 12 feet in eiae, standing next to Mr Lee's house on one side, and the back premisos of the bouso fronting Karangahape Koad on tho other. At 9.10 the Newton Brigade got to work, and in five minutes they had the fire in hand, and in another 15 minutes had extinguished it. Superin tendent Hughes arrived from tbe cen tral station at half past nine in a cab. Before the Brigade arrived, Mr Lee's garden hose was got to work, and did a great deal towards checking the fire nnd keeping the corner of his house (which belongs to Mr Garrett) from catching.

CORRESPONDENCE.

Poultry.—We have received two inquiries on matters pertaining to poultry. Mr T. B. Hannaford has "a purebred Spanish hen perfect iv every way, but one, the sub ject of my inquiry. Thia han goes to the neat aa frequently an any of the others, stays in it about an hour, and comes away cackling loudly, and I have more trouble with that bird than with any oue of the others in knocking her off ihe desire to 'ait,' yet she has never laid an egg. Thiß U the mystery I feel anxious to have light thrown upon."—'• Booster " asks : " Sir,—Can you or any of your numerous readers inform me if there is any remedy for a kind of distemper or consumption amongst chickens? The lirst. symptom of the disease I notice is a dull, sleepy hauit of going about by themselves, chirping in a most lamentable manner. They mope about with their wings trailing on the ground and their heads jambed into their shoulder*, a la Quilp fashion. Sometimes hey will start suddenly to run, as if they had that momont recollected something, and eventually their running terminates in an abrupt capsize. They v.ill remain on their backs until relief comtß, sparring the ait with their legs, and giving v mournful chirp at intervals. When examined, their crawa are empty, and some slimy matter observable in their lnoutbe."

Village Settlements.—To tho Editor: Sir,—ln the regulations respecting the clearing of these village farms I find that moDeylmly is advanced for clearing bueh land." You very properly often draw atten tiou in you columns to the wanton destruc tion of our forest lands, but in these regu lations there eeems to me to be a direct inducement to this wholesale destruction by making allowances only for clearing bueh. I think in a case where one of theee farms has a certain amount of open, ploughable land, covered say with fern or light ti-tree, that it would be far more eensible to get this cleared and burnt off, then plough, &c, and bow down to the satisfaction of thoEC in authority, than to begin at once destroying valuable timber. 1 think decidedly that money should be allowed for this claes of work.-Yours faithfully, Asdkew Free- FOKT.

Notes From Albertland.

The election of Mr Monk as M.H.R. for Waitemata has givon much satisfaction to those Eettlers who are anxious to eoe the extension of the railway from Helensvillc northwards. Mr Monk will be found work ing heartily with Messrs Mitchelson, Moat, and Hobbs in getting the North Auckland railway extended as rapidly as possible.

Brook rale was, as usual, the chosen spot for holding the annual treat of tho Port Albert school on Boxing Day.,. The re spected owner cheerfully assists in any work that will promote the happiness and welfare of the settlers, and Miss Becroft is as zeal ous in this work as. her father.

and friends, the meeting ot the Literary Club on Monday last was pleasant and en joyable. Miss Swinnerton, from North Shore, sang two songs very nicely, and Mies Bra.lbury, Miss Judd, and Mrs D. Becroit also contributed to the musical part of the programme. „ The temperance frionds of North Albert land were euccessfiil on Thursday last on the occasion of holding the annual meeting of the Band of Hope. The young folks enjoyed the sports in the afternoon, and all appreciated the ovening's programme. Yet another tea-meeting, making the third in one week, was that of Saturday, when the Wcsleyans held their annivoreary, in the Pert Albert Wesleyan Chapel. The building was not noarly largo enough to hold the number of persons present. Rev. C. Barley presided. One would scarcely believe that tho "general de pression" financially existed hare ; and the speakers, endeavourod to make it appear that in spiritual matters tho church at Port Albert was exceedingly prosperous. Tho tinging was tho most attractive part of tho programme. The new Temperance Hall will bo opened, it is oxpoctod, early next month, when there will be a general gathering of the Bands of Hope. The report presented to the Kodnoy County Council by a committee of that body shows clearly enough that the Coun cil cannot "carry on" without borrowing ; and as the feeling against borrowing is very general amongst tho ratepayers, we may soon hear tbo (J ostion el'cuesed whether we cannot do without the Council. That question would bo readily answered in tho affirmative by tho ratepayers on the western side of tho ocunty. Tho county system, as worked in Rodney, contains many of tho faults of provincialism, and but few advantages.—Cobkesponljent.

SPORTING NEWS.

The following arb the details of tho running for the Juvenilo Stakes at Caullield, in which Mr E, Mitcholson's Auckland-bred colt Escutcheon finished second :—

Tiik Juvenile Stakes. — A swcop3takos of'SdOVS. each,with 200sovs. oddod.tortwo year olds. Tho second horse to receive •lOsove., and tho third lOsove. from the etako. Five furlongs.

Mr J. If. Hill's b f Perhaps, by Gang Forward — Peradvonture, 7et 111b (Fagg) l Mr E. Mitchelson's br c Escutcheon, by Musket—Kosotte (imp.), Sst (Ivimy)... 2 Mr C. L. Macdonald's br f Hortonso, by Gang Forward—Josephine, Oat 71b, in cluding 101b penalty (Campbell) ... 3

Also ran : —Sumatra, Oat 41b (Power); Epicurean, Oat (O'Brien); Glentworth, Sat (Trahan) ; Albert Loddon, Sst (Brown); Tho Dreamer, Sst (Bruce); Marlborough, Sst (Williume); Eclat, 7allllb (Ratnmage); Pincara, 7st 111b (Twomoj); Buglor, 7st 91b (Turnham); Dargin, 7st «Jlb (Doherty).

Betting : '2 to 1 against Hortenao, ii to 1 Escutcheon, 4 to 1 Perhaps, 8 to 1 Epicurean, 10 to 1 Sumatra. From a good start Hortenso was tho lirst to show in front, but almost imme diately gave place to Perhaps, who was followed after by Hortense, by Dougal ston, and Escutcheon. Before the turn was roached, Perhaps showed a couplo of lengths in front, Pingara boing next, with Hortenee well up. Perhaps led into tho Btraight, and Hortenee coming fast on tbo outeido, looked liko winning, but tho filly soon boxed up. Escutcheon came with a splendid run at tho last moment, but could not roach Forhaps, who won by a length; Hortense a tair third, Sumatra fourth, Epicurean fifth, Piogara sixth, Tho Dreamer laat. Time, lmin 3|sec.

Wellington, this day.

The following corrections of the Island Bay Cup weights have boen made by the Secretary:—Administrator, Bst lOib ; Pearl, Sit 71b.

Tho jockey Cresfy, who was injured in iho Steeplechase nt Elteralio on Monday last, is now in a fair way to recovery.

Fire in Hamilton East.

Hamilton, this day.

A five-roomod house belonging to Mr Vincent, of Hamilton East, was burned down laet night. Some furniture was saved. The house was insured for £100 in the Imperial.

Waikato Resists Charitable Aid.

At a meeting to-day tho Waikato Hos pital Board resolved that the local bodies rasist payment of the Auckland demands.

OUR GOLDFIELDS.

Thames, this day,

Caledonian.—Crushing will be resumed in a day or two, and the eleaningup will eventuate about a week hence. The usual works are in progress in No, 3 level, from which payable quartz is being obtained. Deep Level (Juoss. It is rumoured tbat a cablegram has been 66nt Home, authoris ing the placing of the Deep Level Cross mine on the London market.

The Rifle Association Meeting.

(BY TELEURAFH.—PRESS ASSOCI&TION.)

Wanuanui, this day Respecting the New Zealand Rifle Associa tion meeting at Christchurch next month, the Council have decided that it would not be advisable to allow rifle clubs to compete in all-comers' matches, and in respect to tent accommodation, they think that civilians ehould be placed on an equality with Volunteers. A! there is no accommodation near the ground the com petitors will have to go into camp, the Government supplying tents as usual. Arrangements will bo mede for messing similar to those at the Wanganui meeting. An tffort is being made to secure a reduction of fares between Wellington and Lyttelton. Tho camp will be ready on Saturday, February 26. Kyriock's 1886 ammunition will be used.

Accident at Newmarket.

Yjs.stkbday afternoon a group of lads wore playing cricket in a paddock at fsewuiartet when a horse came near to the wickots. Ono of the boys, named Brierley, ran to waids the hcree to drive it away, when it let out and kicked him on the head Hia companions went for assistance, and Breh'ly was as quickly as possible removed to the District Hospital. Ho was found to have sustained an extensive fracture of tho skull. Va inquiring at the Hospital to day, wo learn that the lad U etill in a pre carious condition.

Fewer cases of drunkenness came within the cognizance of the poliC3 during the month of December just closed than in any previous month of the year,

Major-General Sir George Whitmore, ac companied by Hon. Captain Schmitt, A.D.C., and Lieutenant-Colonel Shepherd, left for Onehunga this afternoon en route for Waiuku, Waikato, and the Thames to inspect the volunteer corps there.

A charge against Thomas Kelly, of aid ing and abettiog the offence of pereonation, was proceeding at the Police Court when we went to press. Mr Brassey and his client (the defendant) kept the Court waiting for nearly hult-an-hour before putting in an appearance, and weie very Bharply rebuked by the Kegidcnt Magistrate, who eaid thia practice was becoming far too common.

At 11 o'clock tomorrow Mr Gabriel Lewie will hold an important palo of handsoma Eng lish-made furniture, suited to all requirements. The selection has been carefully raado in the J-I ;r.i- ruarilerH by one well veisad in rhis purti ciil.ir lino. There aro many worka ai art both r.;u juo and stylish, and oro well worthy mspo^ t:oa. The sraoaa will bo sold without reserve, as adveitiaed.

SALE OF BLOOD STOCK.

At two o'clock this afternoon the annual sale, of blood stock yearlings took place at Sylvia Park, tho estate of tho New Zealand Stud Company. There was a largo atten dance of bidders, embracing numbers from Australia, as well as from the South Island.

Mr Jamea Philson, who acted as auc tioneer, said, in opening the sale : —" Just, a few remarks, before wo start, on what I am going to Bubrait to you. Wo have 33 yearlings—three by Cap-a-pie, five by Lco iiniia, one each by Guinea, Fiscator, and Robinson Crusoe, and, lastly, 22 by that grand old horse, Musket. Consequently to-day is your last chance, bar one, of securing a yearling by the old horse. All over New Zealand and Australia the niimG of tins becomo fa mous through tho successes of, his sons and daughters. During the last few days the wires have been flashing news of winners, both in the South Island and Australia ; and it is fresh in your memories the doings of the "Muskets" at our late, meeting hero. Tho total winnings of Musket's stock up to date are £70,01)0, no less a sum than £15,5,00 havinc been won last year. The yearlings by JLcolinus and Cap-a-Pie are superior in every way to last year's, and should command your attention. This year, like tho last, I sell to you with out tho slightest reserve, and, considering the class and quality of the young ones beforo you (certainly a much better grown lot than la»t year), I feel sure you will bid up briskly." About 300 went out to Sylvia Park by special train, leaving Auckland at noon. Amongst thoso present on the ground were tho Hon. James Williamson, J. M. Clark, E. Mitchelson, M.H.K., T. Morrin, J. Kussell, and directors of tho company; T. S. Chorneide, the well-known Victorian luceder ; G. S. Tozer, of New South Wales j Mr Gould, of the "Australasian" staff; 11. C. Barstow; Allan Maclean, Napier; W. Douglas, Napier ; Dr. Carhill and Dr. Conley, Doth of Wanganui ; the Hon. W. Robinson, Major George, D. O'Brien, P. Butler, J. Pilbrow, E. Cutts, and K. Hay. Tho following are the lots sold up to tho hoiir of going to press : —

Bay Filly by Cap-a-Pie—Pekki'Mß.— Started at of) guineas and knocked down to J. Rao for 41 guineas.

Bkown Colt by Musicht—-Mahitaha, — This youngster was started at 100 guineas, and after some spirited bidding was pur chased by Mr \V. W. Kobiiiuoh for 250 guineas.

Bay Film*, ny Capai'ik—Oiiaupo.— Mr Cauldicut wtta tho purchaser for 55 guineas.

Chestnut Col.t, hy Lkoi.isus — Mv luka (Dam of Nelson). — Purchaser, Mr D. Munn for Mr Hawkin, at 100 guifaeiiß.

BiwwN Colt iiv EoitiKsbM Ckusoe— tIADiANCK. —J. Chaiifo was the purchaser ut 10,3 guineits;

Brown Colt jjy Musket—Lku.ia.— This horse was the cause of great admiration, as ho was led itito tho ling. The bidding started at 150 guineas, and wits very rapid ; tho youngster becoming (ho property of Mr N. lioold, of Melbourne, at 010 guineas.

FIRE IN GRAFTON ROAD.

A ma: broko out this morning at 1 15 am. in tho detached wash-houso of a house in tho Grafton Koud, occupied by a Mra Eliza Blados, widow, and hor daughtois.

Mrs IJladoa states that clio had bcon ueinjj the boiler in tho wnsh-houeouptill lato laet nipht, nnd when sho nnd hot daiij;htore left, some lire still remained under the boiler. No reason for the iiio can be imagined, save that eomo of tho wood foil froii tho grato into tho floor after Mrs Bl.idoa had loft tho plnco. Miss E. Blades diecovored the h'ro, being aroused by a crackling noUo, and at once gavo tho alartn, whon the Mount Eden Brigade were quickly on tho epot. The

ilamago done ii only about £10. Tho house belongs to Captain Davh, of Keinucra, and was uninßitred.

<WH<, AUCKLAND EVENING STAK, -WEDNESDAY JANUARY 5, 1887.

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Good Kesolutions.—At the commencement of every new year hundreds and thousands of our young men—and old aB well—form resolu tions for their guidance for the coming year. Many keep them, while others break them. To such we wish to give a word ofudvioe. In order to sustain your determination of leading a better life in the futuro, you should use Hop Bitters. The judicious use of Hop Bitters strengthens, cleanses, and purifloa the stomaoh, bowels, blood, liver, nerves, and kidneys, and is just what you want to build up and Invigorute yourself.— Qrvtnlnah Dem. Read.



Motley 8 tho only wear," says Sliaksporo'a c own, Wlm totted up the humours of his time : "Clausen's I ho only dri-k." just nolo tint down, Tho two together make a creed sublime. Clausen's Chnuinagnc Lager Beer , Took -irst Prize at the World's Great Fair, the f>nteiminl Exhibition of Philadelphia CLAUSEN'S I'llAMl'ACXs. I.AItER HKKR won, hands down, with one entry, in ooiuiieliuta with seventeen of til w oriil s ,-:-neks. The JUDGE'S were PICKI-.'J) E.\l'l- UTS, and their verdict has bocn recorded in ths columns f the 1! : KWI-JK-' li V/,; 'l"l'n:. Ilial ve'die'., which has been received will. approbation in every corner of the civiliscu world, placed CLAUSEN'S CHAMPAGNE LAGER BEER on tho Pinnacl >■ of Perfection lor brightness, tasle and flavour. It.maintains its brisht colour and elTbi'VC* ccnce, and is free from sediment for an un limited length if lime. AS a beverage for the eonval scent, and for those whose d £cstion is impaired, it ha 3no equal. ■t is the finest tonii that can be admini-tcrcd, and il, is rceomiiuMidcd to patients of weak con stitullons anil nervous temperaments by the iii'Ul prominent physicians, in jiref. re-nee to all oilier brands, as the purest ami inosL wholesome stinrdaul obtainable. 11 is kept In all First class Hotels everywhere, and everybody who drinks bee:- naturally aska for CLAU-EN'S LAGKIt BEKR. It can lie obtained, from ME-'SUK EHRBN- FnIKI) BUGS, QUEEN-Sl'KI-UOT, AUCK LAND. Lady Beactifiehs. — Ladles, yon cannot ai ake fair skin, rosy csoeks, and sparkling eyes with all the cosmetics of France, or boautificrs 3f the world, while in poor health, and nothing will give you such rich blood, good health, strength, and beauty as Hop Bitters. A trial is ,ertain proof. Sea. The Salvation Army Brigado Captain's report ot the Prison Hrißade Home at, Scotia. Place, dated Monday. Jan 3rd, is as follows: — Number of meals Riven, 11H : bedf supplied, 30 : persons admitted, 7; discharged, fi; still in thu Homo, S. Arliclos reeoived : Meat—Mossrs Badley, Garre'.t. and G. Rour. Dread— Mrs Howie, Messrs Crowe, Parsons. Grubb, and Philllpß. Fish—Mr Williams. Groceries-Mr Davis £1 worth; alio Mrs Blott. Ham—Mr Jones. Mrs Hamilton, 10s ;Mr MiDnary, £.2.



NEW ZEALAND ILLU STBATED TIT-BITS Thia Week's Features are :— SEASONABLE LANGUAGE (Six Illustrations MY FIRST B3NNET. Trado Depression Ex- Pity Us ! empliiled Creaky Boots Light Literatures Railway Politeness Tho Biter Bit-a Talo (two illußtratione) (or ■* outh Complimentary A Ijeat from tha D | Qr y A Talo of a Slick SußXSat^Stx* Uus*- That Birthday irations! " GALLAGHER'S ■ GHOST-A CHRISTMAS ADVENTURE" "THE GHOST OF DUNCARRAGH GRANGE" 23 ILLUSTRATIONS 23 2a (id per Quarter, to any part of the Colony. Volunteer Notices. ,v * • TTV I S T X I C T 0 R D E X S. Mili'.ia and Volunteer Oflico, Auckland, January 0, 1587. Tho Ofllcor comniirding the District requests thnt Iho Ooinmandilij? Officer,! ol Battu.liou»s,na Oautaios of Compauioa will be sruod enough to meet him at the Driil-ihed TO AIOIIUOYV (ihurtday). tho Bth inaUnt. at 730 mil., ro if uster Kncampinent, New Plymouth, as Major- Gouoral Sir George Whitmoreia nuxioua tv bo informed whether the Voluuteera lv tub District tra dow desirous o£ taking part in thu opera tions at that place. Uy xfvißKT SHEPHERD. Lt.-Col., District Adjutant. TVT^VV ZEALAND KIFLE ASSuCIA- J3I TION. A Meeting of Members of the New Z»aland Rifle Association will be held at the Drill-Bhed on FRI -'AY next, at half-past seven pm. BusiuCßflimportant ; lull altsndance requeeied. OWEN MAHON. Lieutenant-Colonel. Tenders. mEN DERS will be received by the under- X signed, until noon of MONO iY. the 10th inst, for fixing a Dado at the Auckland College and Grammar cchool. H. ALLRIGHT, 2ii, Vlotoria Arcade. Auckland. Jan. sth, 1887. rtiENDEr.B for Painting the Euhool and I Teacher's Houae at Hamilton « ibt will be received by the Kducation Boatd. AncHlP.ni, until 2 r.m. on FKIDAVT. January it, 1887. Plan and BDecifloition may ba seen ot the office of ihe Board (Victorl* a.-cade, Auckland), and oa applira'ion to tlie CiiDirmiin of the Dis trict School Committee, Hamilton \V) ot. riLENDER wanted for Cleaning Mount. JL 'Eden Church itn;l School.—PsrUcai::v^ tob^neonat Mr W. K. Btldgeman's, Draper, t^-^^ptvest- _ Continued on First i «cc.



Wautcd. WANTED, a good General Servant must do plain cookinc.-Apply Mi "■rodehain, Mr Shorl'D, Victoria Avonm WANTED, a respectable Gonert Srvant—Apply to Mrd Sommorvil i Suegex-atrcot, Surrey Hills. . ANTED, General Servant; reference required.-Apolv to Mrs B. H. Ketsini oppobito Dr. Stockwcl 'a. ANTED, a Genera! Servant; mue be a good Cook; wages. 120.-Appl btforo 2or after 0, Mra Baaaett, Orafeci ifoac WANTED, a General Servant ; muc ba a good plain cook. -Apply Mra H, I Barber, St. Stephen^ Avenue, Parcell. W" "AN TED,""good Cook and Laundres for country ; must have good reference! —Apply Mra Butler, Domaln-strcot, Devonport North___hore_ WANTED, a Competent DresßrnakiT for tho South, capable of taking charp. of workroom—W. L. Mitchell, Cocmbes' Arcade, Quooi -atreet. AN TED", a good Female Cook for th( Ponsonby Club Hotel. WANTED, a good Genoral Servant munt bo us d to children.—Apply Mr Stead. Dedwood Torraco. Pon»oi.by, first luusi left hand Bide from Jeryoia Koad W" ANTED, an Intelligent Tidy Gir üboutll or 15 forgcnoral housewcirk.- Apply betwcon 10 and 11 a.m., Mrs Coatca, Citj Ho id . WANTED, a Useful Girl about 14, a; nuraemuid. -Aptly tMa or tomorrow cvi Ding b-twien 6 and 8, to Mrs J. A. JHab-lett Hopburn-Btri'Ct. ______ WANTED; for married couple, two'un furnlshad Roo.raa and usu o( kitch.-n "■i.r Quedußircot.- Slata u-ims to F.P., Stai O/Hce. \\7\AnTRD, FomoKind Person to Adopt V * Heiilthy Bi. ,y Girl, 2 weeks iild.-Auplj b-. letter, gtviLg full address, to W.M.. Stai Offloa WANTED, an Appruntico for the Litho- Drawing Deparlmen*.—Apply at the Stah LUhUKi-apbic Printing Works, Sbortland atroot. WANTKD, a S-nart Lad for an Office in Town ; oao having a littla experience profoiTod.—Apply in own handwriting, P.O. WANTED, a good Strong Boy about 15 for farm work ; must bo able to milk and drivo a pair of horses In harrows—Apply at onco to Farmers' Association, Custonia-ttreet Vi_est._ WANTED, Canvassers for South on fast-aolling Books.—Apply, stating past oxpericnro and present occupation, Box 193, Auckland. WANTED, for tho Kapanga Gold Mino, Ooroimindt'l, a Mining Cap(aln.-Ap;lt cation to bo ni'ido to iho Manager, staling ex periouco, references, ote. WAN TED, rracti'cal Coaltninera.—Tho Kama Colliery Company (Limited). WANTED, Second Mate who can act aa Purser of a.a. Wuitaki.-Kanio Col liery Co. (Limited). WANTED, one or two good Men for Stonowallir.pf. Nono but competent men nordaiiply.-O. Knight, Mt, Ucskill Komi. WANTKU, a Shoeing Smith ; nuno but n Btendy mau need apply.-J. Andrew, WANTED, Oilor for tho Business, Loose and Fixture of Hurlo and .-.on, who aro leaving AucklnniJ. — Karangubapo Road._ WANTED TO PURCHASE, "email Grocery Bualnean .in suburbs ot Auck land ; Newmarket preferred.—Address. G.T., STAitOQlue. WANTKD TO IiKT, o Furnished Bed room, with or witliont hoard and attend aucu. Terms mest moderate.—For addreaa, apply S-jAit Oliica WANTED to Lot, a "Furnished liod" ---ror.ni, with iiuo i f Sitting-room and >inno. Kunaonablo tcrius.—AdrtrL-sa Btau OQlon. WANTED, by two young Ladies (slbtorn). Furnished Budroom and Sit- U"K-ro(.-m. wiih iiao of kitchon.—lieply, otat:nor li;niiH, to M.A., Staii Offlro. WIANTKU, to Charter or Buy a emull » T St am La'incU or Opsn Bjat.—Address S.G L., stakOlUco \5T ANTED tv Sell, Fruit and Green -7? greeny Biulnnps in a (rood rosiiion; als i Furnituro of four rootno. Owner loaving Auckland.—For addruai, apply STAit Oflico. WANTED, a Partnor to start butineea ; email CiplUl required.-Address X.Y.Z., S_TA 15_Oill_30. \,SyANTED, a Partner in a well-paying ' ' Sawmill Business at Ohaupo ; plenty of orders, and good plant; will lay out capital in hti.-h ; mill at full work now.—Applr to G. F, MILLARS, Ohaupo. WANTED, 30,000 people <;•• road the StoriOH in " N./,. lllußiratnd Ti'bi'B. _"_ W ANTEL>,' Visitors "from tbo country not to r-turii wllhcut B«ingHoi.-k«/a Patent 1 iKht. Just tbo thing for farm-houses and yardsu \T7"ANTBD,-(KI Allotment in Pons-onby >t or Pnrnoll In ex.-liange tor ottoße ..nrl tlnn bench all ..inicnt.in Onnhuug i-Apply to D. Uitrrtin^-. Mornuiii's lli'l, Oachunca. '\\r AhTED foiOW —Ainorioan Organs ' * * frnm £15.-Hqffmann and Snnp. _ _ "WT'ANTED •KNUVVN—TIiat Kidd" or.d V'» Wild.i.ah have rwcivod anew aapply >A7"ANTED7KNOw'n-A fredh stock of *?' Bibles. Kewnrd Hooka. Wall Tixts, Chrla'mii^ ar.d S.rf. Canla, just opono" up at the liiblo and Book Doreit. K;.rnncnhan.' Itnad. \47ANViJD KCHOWIN —Go and mo the T 7 Lar/o Stork ot Toys at Id, at Metcalfo'a, foot o(_Wa)!etl _ld-_tro__t. V&/ANTED~KNOWN-That Hurlo and V 9 Son ore leaving Auckland, and thoir Stock of Boots and Shoo-i ia being Bnld iitShamo fully Low Price.'.—Karangohupß Road. \STANTED KNOWN—Pianos sold on V T timo payment at thn choapeat house in town. —Hntrmqnn and Sons. Q'ic^n-Btreet. \\7 ANTKU KNuWN That Hurlo and V» S.iTi, tho W.H known Bootmokiirs, are Selling Oil' tho whole of their Stock Woudcrf uliy Cheap.—Karangahapn Konrl. YS7ANTEB KNOWN—A now 4-foot V V hißh Piano, ovorEtrunK. iron l'rnmod, brass tuning data, cheek action, trichord, V octaves, £28.—KofTmunn nr.ri. Sunn. Quwn-Bt. WANTED KNOWN-A Piano in Italian Walnut, by Bord, 7 octave 3, £27 (new).—HofTmunn and Supa. TATANTBn KNOWN—For Sale, cood, V*' nound Corned Beef, fro-h saltfd. f.om Indparlb; one ke« to IOJ delivered r.t lUllway S:atlon or on bo,nd shio.-G. HULMIC, Butcher Qujen-Btrcet, Auckland. \A/ANTBJ> to bo Known-ThatMrß. ? T Homberg, Prorcseor of Music, will con tinue to givn Losbojis on ttio Pianotoite, to Pupia at thoirown residences, or at his own abode.—Knquire Kxonia Ilouas, Hobeon st. ANTED; KNOWN — Metoalfo has taken tho Shop opposite tho old one Go and Bee the Large Dolls in the window at ltd each; also th 9 Toys at Id.—Foot of Wako (lold-street. _ ANTED KNOWN-Choap Moat— Keduoefl, Prices- Beef, from lid per lb; Mutton, from ljd per lb ; Veal, from 2d per lb ; Lamb, torn 2a par quarter. Tho beat quality only.—T. S. Mean, City Market. !,"SrANTED KNOWN—Fonclng Wire, V? Steploe, Hoofing Iron, Salt, Wlthera'B Fireproof Safos, anrl Boot fiteol Curbed Wiro, &c., for Sa!o, vory ohoap. New Iron, different brands, ox Waltahgi.—Butohor, Groom and Co., Fort-at, Tele_hono, 311, _ WANTED KNOWN-MUSIC! MUSIC! IKUtIC 1-Grand Froah Lot of Pianoforte Music, including hißh claaß Shcnt Music, Gd. worth ii\ Dlnmnnd Mutio Books, Bd ; Victoria Mut-ic Books. Ud ; Hemy'a Tutors, lalld.—AtUimpler'a. Victoria-strjet. WfANTED KNJOWN-J. Knott, Iron- H monger. Grer-sfeft. calls special atten tion to a Pa tu.it Tablt; Knife ju-t received from Bnglund, tho handle of whicb. is puttn b.v a now prooesß. ihat.it will not oomo loess crenlu hot water, and will kettiiic* colour; v. really good thing. Also, a lot of 'useful urt.icloa, suitable for Christmiiß Presents 3 Carvers. Razors, Scissors, Pun Knives. Laoiea1 Cornpamona, Childron'e Knive, Fork, und h poons, C'arpentora' Tocla, &" . &o. -irißueptinn iinvitod. WANTED KKOV^N—Boots ! Boota ! Boon ! I Will now slaughter tho re mainder of my iScotat and .>hoeu. including the freßh goode lately an 'ived from England, at the following ridiculous j iricea:—Ladles' Olosay Kid Button Boota, i« lid % ior pair; Ladies' Prunella Houso Boots. 2a 6d ; Gents' Kngliah 'Walk ing Shoos, 4s lid;i Lad'vos' Morocco Boota. largo rises, S« lid; La dieu1 tilgh Log Kid Button Boots, 7a lid ; Lodia a' Out-d,)or Shoes. 3j lid; Ladies' Dancing Shd os, 2h lid ; Ladiea' Aris tocratic Houae fiooto,' 13 6<i ; granc! lot oC Child run'B Button Boota, | is 6d ; Ladiiui' atioos, Pol lOC&'B, -a !Jd ; Mon'a Bli-'Utlc Bido Booib, 4j lid ; Lor. of Maidii' K:d Bo( .tv, 2a lid ; Mora Shociiug Bootß, 6a lid; Men"! Bluoherb, Sold; I,adl«6' Kid Boots, in Ud ; gij and lli.es of ultto, Ga 1W ; Ladies' Mock Buttoi B ote, da lid: Ladies' I Prnnoila B-j?ts, Jelld. .to., &o —At DiM&pier'e 1 oat ."i-liiPK-off. m. 'S 'iotoria-siropt. WA N TIB D SEX N, Tbo following g Now Yt-nr Bargains : - Habor^aEhoiT Cibtnn tsfor Chrlatmas Presonta, iicc, 10't; 20-key toY OcucertiiiE.s (nbout the greatest, variety in ' Aucklandl, Is 11.1 to Isi 6d ; Ac<-ord- 0118. 0-; to j !6b ; Japanci-o Waltfire, S-i : Framed Olcographa, a !t Oiu x =£t, 3s lid ; Ladies Ba_ a. la 6(1; 120 Viol va ot tha World (buund). la; VJpwh of London; (bound), la; Mantelpiece Covering, 3a lid tho Bet,; Vasea. 3d pei pair to 4a fid ; ; Large Floral Albums, 2a lid; Bfdutiful B roschea from Id to 1r : Dolls. «rand value,! 3 for Id to fia 6d each: O^her Toys, la per do z ; Tops, l<s to la ; Grand Large Hurseß and Cl wts, Is ; Tram Care, Is; Skittles, 6d ar.d lathe box; MeohanicnlToja, 6d ; CaaJo Mo.ey Box es, 6d ; Pianos, 6d; Horeea 2d to 7d ; Boxea of B ainta. 2d to 8d ; Boxea ol Toya, 2d ; Boys' Ha ndsaws. lOd ; Children'! 33 6d ; Whlto Skirtß.2< 6d ; Good Print, 3d per yd": Collarß aud Cuffs, fid j Silk Ties, 6d; Staye, Is: Paraeola, Is 6d; Straw Hata, Id to 3s Gd: Children's Sun Hats, I !d ; Grand Table Oilcloth, Is per yard ; Carpnt Bags. 3s 3d ; Handsome Squares of Carpet, 2yt Is by 3. 35a, 4yda by 3,15e. Lot ot Cheap Crock.l ry : Large hundßouie Ten Trayß, la; Knife Tra:| c, Is ; Carving Knife and Fork and Bread Kniie (on cards), la 9d ; Tec Strainers, 2jd ; Grart 1 Ciijars, 8 for Is; Gents stud Suite-. "/Ith "(.atPft 'abtenp.T?, Ud, —A< Dsmpiei'?. Vlotorla-RI u'eet. A X TBE JIKSPBOXIOK o> I MVHtSkO AHiO MILLIGAH'B T W 3 33 S g..



WANTED, a' clean, tictivq, Itouth i ride for orders.—Apply to J. R. Hr.rkc Butcher, Groat North Road. rs VST ANTED, a smart Lad, to drivo car 0 Yy —Apply a__Wallace, Kara'iribapoKoa. W" "ANTED,', a Situation by Experience Ba.rmaid.-Apuly to H. Obeo. Cabin* 0 Maltor, qrcy--treet. W ""ANTED, Second Cook. — Vietori Dining Roima, Queon-st. J. Maiden. ' VST ANTED, Unfurnishid .. Rooma c TV Co.tage; no staira; close to aa; eoi it venient for bathing; near Auckland.—Fu y particular.! to AZ. Stab Office. '" X\T ANTED, Good Servants of all Claeac TT atonco. Situations wanted for Onve: t nessea and Lady Helpa.-Seleot Registry, V.a >. C.A., Albert-street. WANTED, a Busbtnan to split ]JY( wood.—Apply to I Brlddock, Papakur 1 Valley. '" VX7 ANTED, etronfc Boy.—Apply to H W Waito, Plumber, gee . Higb-etreat c WT ANTED, Young I fitly with know s VV lodge of Drcesmakirg; five board an lotiginß for partial service.—Apply by lcttei - U.S., Newton Post-office. 0 VJCT A N^T ED, a Draper's Aeaistant VT Junior Hand preferred.—Applyatonne ! Fernandez, Draper, Karangahapo Road t Newton. 6 VS7 ANTED, a Situation by a Lad, 1: -, TT years of age, to make himself genorall; 1 useful in office, or with a respectable family - Rso3 Boholar.—For address, apply Star Office. ' TJS7ANTED, at once, a Boy to milk an( VV drive, or nn Elderly Man —Apply to M 3 Kent, Junction Bakery, Xewmarkft^ ' Y)I7ANTED, Ladies and Gentlemen re W oulrii ß H'urniho,l Roims. with or with out board; to call for List of Addrc3soa. — Seloc ' Itugittr.,-. Y.M.O.a Kouniß. Altiurtiitreet. I Va7 ANTED, by Younpr Lady, Re-sngago T f merit as Dally rr Kesidout, Governoi-s tow.'i ot* coan'ry not objected to.—Aiply CL. J Pott-ofiico, Uevonport t ~%XT ANTED, Farnieh?d Bed-room, with V? outbo-i'-d; Purnell preferred.—Adlrees '. "W.E.8.. iiT.K Office. > V&TANTEI), Lefsous in Phoi-thand, twf ■ V* hourn a-wxek (Pilnnn's systom).-Stat( t'jim to " Phano." Stak Otlicn. i \"KTANTED to Let, Poneonhy Road. > TT grand Corner Shop, double front; also . a Sinßlo Shop, plate glass. Ronts very low.- Fowlur and Wilkinson, Exchange Chambers Durlißmntroet. WANTED SEEN, JUST RKCEIVED- A Special Importation ot our well known FINE WOVE COTTON SHIRTINGS. Beautifully Abboi'lcl Patterns. Washing and Durability Guaranteed. Value uoßurpaeeed. N.B. — SiiiKTs kept iw Stock and Made to Oituiiu from tho above Sblrtirgs. D. MoPHERSON, Importor ot General Drapery and Clothing, KARANdAHArE ROAD. WANTED KNOWN— WANTKI) KNOWN— Al Khctro pli-tcd Tuble ForSo and Spoons, Os the half-dozen. Dosaort Foi'usandKp.'.ons. 4dGl ihohaK-dozea. „ „ „ Toa Bpo ma, 3a tho hilt-dozon. Whlte-nan^lcdKulven. I'alilo. aa'JJ h:ilf-dozen, „ JJeiiert. 3( tho biilf-dezcn. 3reikfp.Bt tJarvices. 15u j liinuor benicos. 25a; Tea (10 pieces), 12m M ; huadnomi-ly gilt. Japancso Curios in Rre;it variety: Chrislroai> and Now Yoar Cards, a ■ple&dld stock, and very cheap; Broad and Batter Platters, 6d each; Koivea for ditto, 8d ench. <Jons:ant additi'tna to tho Jewellery Stock (all genuine and warranted). A Novrlty in Silver B ooohea, withViewa if Auckland City and Province; I Fancy Goods. Dolis. i>tc. Tho eh< apasr place in I Auckland. For I hriaimas Treo requirements, ■ a splendid stuuk to solecc from, lunumorable goods, useful and i/rnamentil, at pricoa that I tatun.'sh thoso who Inspect thorn. GOODSON'S LONDON AROADE, QCKKtf-STHEKT, Opposlto McAnhur'a Warehonsn. BOOK FOLDERS. — Wanted, at once, an Experienced Eook-foldor,— Apply Book binding Dopurtmoit, thia Office. THOROUGH OF DEVONPORT. Applications aro invitrdand wi>l be rcceivod up to 7 p.m. on MONDAY, January 10th. from Coini>U'-nt Persons to Hll tho Uilloe of Town Cierk. Conditiona may to seen on application M. NICCOL. Mayer. TTUIPLOYMENT wanted by new JtLt arrival; strong active man : (rood busincsj experience.-- Address J., Star OfDco. "tpUirNISfcIE'DHtJuSE /or family wanted IT at North mar Beach. Statetcrma. - HOXJ7. Po tofHcfi. TO SCOWS.- Wanted, Freight for Stono from Mangauni — Apply H. N. Warner, tJ ruham-strect. TO BDTCHERS.—VVnnted, a youing Man for Shop and Boy for Orders.—J. ifo.s nnd Co , Queeu-Btiver. TO BUTCHERS. -Wanted, a Shopman for v row dayc—T. Hedscr, Kyter Pass. To Let. rO LB V, very cheap, 4-Roomed 1-lousop, near Q-:eoa-sT.— \ppb' Soi'KC mt McMahon, Al.'Xnn.Ta-Htrcet. or J. Willi->iii3. Vii.toria-fct. r»^O LET, at Onohunt,'H, Houeo and 1 _L j^cre of Uttnicn.—Apply to J. D. Denize, Or-chunga. ripo LET, a Convenient 5 and 7-roomod 1 Housn, Hituato in (Jrafton.—Apply Clapton Cottage, Sen 11 ad Viciw Koad. TO LET, nico .J-roomod Houae in View Road, Mount Hden ; every convenience.— Sycrs. Hden Valo Road, Monni Hden. nnO LET, 1 cr 2 Unfurnished Rooms, 1 with tlreplaeo ; eood view. Apply to Mra P 1 ■■'Unco nstn c<-. nea'- Porao tn Roarl. ~TY\O LKT, i>oh 4 roomed House (Ua Ud I per week). Sprins-atrect. Freeman'a Bay. —Apply J^Meirick. lirccer. apring-s-reot. TO LET, nieo 5-roomed Cottage and Garden at lEpsom.-Apply Capt. Pccal's S-.oro, JSpaoiu. nriO LET, a Bonrciinß-houeo of 7 rooms ; JL central ; turnitura to no taken at valua tion—Apply 6UU OtHco. riTO"LET^"^~Comfoitablo Family Koai- J_ dence in Hobeoa fctrott e.fier fu nlshed or unfurnisherl.-Apply to Mr L. Scharror, Can't B Beat. Queen-street nno~~LET, a good 7-roomed House, X pleiu-aEtly situated in Bercsford-street; rtntlow to a Kood ttnant.—Apply T. Hanson, Builder, licresford-fctreet. TO~LET7^ and 4-roomed Uouse, in firpt c'aa? repair ; also, 5-rooir.ed House, with or without f tabling.—Apply to Jaa. Irvin, top Ot W;r 1; L-iiold-3treet. rjj'ib LET, nico Cottago of 5 rooms and JL Scullery: city water, near Pc-nso.iby Road and Western Park ; rent, !)j.—Wm. JohnstOD, top fnd Franklin Hoart. rS^U LK'i', Arthur-street, off Franklin X Road. New Hous-!; 6 rjoms. bathroom, Bcullery, range, ea.t and water; near trams i finoviow; rontlow.—Mr Djunimond. Wood St. TO LETT to working men, a 4 and 3-roomcd Cottaßo ; modera'orenU.-Apply to H. J. Kiord'iu, Hobson-itrcct, near Cook etree t. , TO LET, in Upper Pitt street, a 7 roomed Houa3. with gas and wator; also, a 5-roomerl Houbo. wita city water, near the Baths. Apply H. Uddlo, Upper Pitt-street. TO LET, from lab of February, Double fronted Brich Shop, with D welling, corner oC Llvorpool-it ect.and Karangahnpii Kcad. at prenput orcupied by G. BjultoD.—J_pply The. Belchor, Queen-Street. TO LET, grandly-situated nowly built Marine Vila Residence 15 minuted walk of Queon-btreot amt 3 of tr«m ; 8 rooms bath room rauyo &c ; yasaud water; Btepstobta.b far boatiug. bathing. &c —Apply Kenllvvortb House, London-street, Ponsonby^ I~» OOM to Let, in Upper Svmondß-etreet, jf\> with flroplaoo; partly lurnuhod if re quired.—Addreaa at STAB Office. For Sale. FOR DISPOSAL — Tho Melbourne Leather a^d Grindery Business In Vie toria-streot, mxt to the Koyal Moil Hotel owner leaving tho coiony. — Apply F. A fctowu,rt__ FOX SALE, fast Pony, rieing 5 years, poucd and quiet; c»rrr a laiU ;to bo scci in town.—Addroea STAR Oflico. IJIOR STLE, largo quantity Titrc< ..Sj showing in Soldier Buy. two mil-ja fron Auckland ; prico, la fid par ton.—Apply Stai Offloe. TpOS. SALE-Good, sound Corned Beof JBJ fr=eh sailed, from ljd per !b ; onu keg ti ICO delivoriitl »t Knilwav Station or on boarr ship — GS. UULME Butchtr Queen -street Aurk acd. FOR SALK, the Comet Caeh Store am Huslnens. Oblnemutn. Bulldine a:>i etock about £700. Tn an enerßetlo joung n.ai this will prove a thoroughly safo investment Terras if required.—Apply W. seddon. Rotorua nnd referoncea to any Auckland Wholeaal' House,_ "1^ Oli IMMEDIATE BALE JUDUK'S BAY. PABNBIL—A well-bu!ltVill R< s:dsi cc of 8 rjoms. p'.e3sant)y sttuatu i Conauect Place, ttinds hiKh. and command extensive 7iew ot harbour, &c., veiandal back and front; gis htid water laid in 'buses Dass the door every hour: alloim-m fO x 120, fronting Gladstone Koad am Tararua Terrace.—D. F. Evans, Lan OWKIN'S ROAD, MOUNT EDEN.—Fivo Acre Volcanic Land and house of 8 rooma. &o Btableß and outbuildingj. Thia land als contains a valuable scoria vit, but not as ye ' worked.—l>. t'. Evana, Land Agent. ' t*t± % Tn or d a r it 'l rf^^fefc^ J^ STEAM LAUNCH (New 1 vJirKy^Syl3l'^ol2lll "uilt- Length, SO fee ' JBHRES^^« overall; beam, lifeet: depth, t BHSaMB^BBB fest _. im.ha,,. draoght, '2 test inohea. Fitted Vvith Hijh presume Butfac ' Condeuaiui? ISugine. o-liich Cylinder, j-irm , Stroke, and return tube eteel toiler. Steam ' fast on email conauniDtion of foe.—Apply to R. H. YHOMAN, Albei-i Boiler Works. Aibert-strecl-. I I_SIRKENHP.AD.-lo_ Acres of Land fo j _B_* KfiU', ./iiilHbln tor orchard a.ml ntrawhfirr garden ; vni.:,.?, y.u iisr uv;u.~ .\:Jiiiy Usi1; C'llioi1, QODA-WATBK Bu?!nesain full workin: I (Lj prfier tor' Sn.lo.—Ap^i.y C. GiKCißer; ' McKeiFl?."; rcrt, Pcnsonbj--.



to Public Notices. _' t?TS sure you: got Wolfe's Schnapps. cl". ~T NEW LigJitfcrthe New Year—New ,a J\_ Year greeted, and _rco'.'!d' by Hooker's c fHttrnt Dghf in Ponmwiby. hOTßiggest Literary Shilling's Worth' In Australasia- Brott'a AucU'aud Almanac, • Illustrated. . _ - WOLFE'a SCHNAPPS i 9 tlia remedy "par 3r. VV O xcellonoe"for kidney diseases, indigestion, D« and debility. , l! 1 A. T THE TENT.— Subject to-night: - jfcSL " What part do 0017 Angels act in this -c world in carrying out tlio plan of Redcmrjlion i r- All cordially iavlted. _ . m Sm ASK your Grocers for Royal ReffiyX - ±X S:arob, lib and }lb boxea, ne-- weight. It 3- is the beat; wholesale.-Apply to Mr Arthur •a Masy, High-street, Sole Agent lor the _ manufacturer. F. T^kß. WINE wishes to iDtimate to his I / patients that he has returned to Auck ~ land, unrt. roay ba consulted B8 usual. a TTkTEDDING CARDS. — New Deßfgna r, Vl jiiet received from England.—Stab Lithograpbto Works, Shortland street, Auok " land. i! /"fcUTSIDE Illumination Unprotecttd 1, l_r Visitors from tbe country should see Col lingwood-Btreet by night. BOARD AND RESIDENCE for two respectable young men j bath and piaio ; i terms very moderate.—Trent Cottage, Upper <* ipiOMFORTABLE Board and Residence r vy for a young Lady, at Mra ColhounV, Day atrrot. off Bereeford-ftreet; splendid view. ~ Furnished apartments To Let with or without ;t "jT^KEE TRADh! : Melbourne in I8?G" had Jj as bad times as Auckland at pr.'nent .". Protection : Melbourne in 1!<86 employed 50,000' . peop'e in manufactories. SUPERiORFurnUhed Apartments for two Gentlen-.en, with Board.—Apply Mra D. Best, Grhftun Road, opposite Mount Nessing. WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS isanunequalM B~peci fljfor diseases of tho stomach and bbwela. 0 jTUSHi FlSim FISH !! -Raki.no a S} Hmokcd Fish, on Wednesday. Thursday, Friday, pnd Saturday at the Boat, ". QUPfiRIOR Board and Residence, five i, O minutes' walk from Devonport Wharf. - Tbe position is very select, andhouseßtandsona i, large garden by itself. Kvery home comfort, and reason able terma.—ApplySTAß Office. PEOPLE wishing to take a trip or send childron to the country can be aocommo -1 dated by a person who has a magnificent beach, good boating, and flshiupr, within four hours oteam of Auckland. Terras easy. Parties as per arrangement.—For address, apply STAR Office. W~ EDDING CARDS.—Latest Style at tho Star Lithographio Works, Sbort land street, Auckland. • mo SPORTSMEN and othora.—Pheasant* I and other kinds of Birds Stuffed and Mount3d on ornamontal otands. very oheap, 1 with dospatch.—K.Maddan, oppoalte Star Hotel Albert-street. THE best gift for Home friends— Brett'B Auckland A_uanac, containing a 'iotorial Ke presentation of Queen-street, Description of tho Provincial Distriot, Now Guide to Hot Lakea, &c., &c. IKST-OLASS Paying Concern for Sale, a safe investment and Rood, living to BtGR(3y man accustomed to norsos; capital required, about £300.—Sinclair and Gray, 177. Quoen-streot IMPOUNDED in tho Mount Albert Public Pound on the 4lh day of January. 1887. by Mr Kelly, for trespassing in paddocks at CiiiKsland: 1 Brown Horan. 2 whlto feet, white stn-uk on head. If not released beforo the 17th day of January, 1887, will be sold at coon.—C. J. Small. Poundkeeper. ri e'a's, w'l lli'amson, _/ House. Land and Estate Agent. 83. Queen street, opp'slto Fort-street, ha» always for Salo and to Lit, largo and Bmall Houses in the Oiiy, Suburbs, and Country Diatricta : also, farms, improved and unimproved, In various piuti of the province. Several eligible Building Allotments for Sale in the City and Suburbs, for cash or on dyferred payments. "J3*EMOVAL.—C. Williamson, Land and LV Kstatn A^ent, has Removed to the Truni wuy Co.'a Offices, 83, Qieenatroet, oppoaite Furt-etriot. T*T OTIC B. All Acocunls against Dallen. McKw'n ard Howard for the Summer Meeting at Kllerahe Racecourse must be furnished forthwith lo T. McKwlD, Bntiah Buffet, Queen-street. All Wnaes paid at Working Menu Club on FK.I- D 3.V. at 8 p m. T~~HE NEW ZEALAND LiND MORTGAGE COMPANY (LIMITED). Tho Transfer Books of the CotnpaDy will be Cloacd from the 12th to the 20th inst, both days inclusive. JAMES BUTTLE, Secretary. Auckland, January 5,1887. "PUBLIC NOTICE. On SATURDAY. January 15, 1887. the Ono hunga Recreation Roacrvo will be CLOSED to the Public. -bowk fc ADAMS. Lessee?. T~UCKLAN"D"~SAILOKS' HOME. bubspribers aro reniinded that -a- dor the sth m^Ltr? lun^^f t fe Ui? n t ub h( C yrip WZs C?o?6^a« paid by the Uth fcffif^ Hon , Secretary. H O H I G AN TINE Jt> ockola, fkom Consignees of Goods by this cent Bills of Lodlr.g. Pay Freight, and obtain Uolivery Ordcra for same without delay. Cargo impeding ship's diecnurge will be Btorea at OmUMM-.bl Agent. January 5,1887. [ TXTOOUROPFEI& GLASSBLOWIfiBS, W QUKKK'-STRESn'. TO-NIGHT ! TO NIGHT 1 TO-NIGHT ! GRAND CONUNDRUM CONTEST. In addition to the usual collection of Works , of Art in GUes Distributed, a Maßmacent Cbaln Smckins Pipe, of the most anMio deswi, will bo Preo nted to tho Author of the Hts. Oiiginal Conundram. Subject: "Something K iven to the Composer of the Worst on tno Bame subject No Competitor to exceed Two Conundrums, which bu.! be distinctly written with answer. Doors open at 2.30 and 7.30. Admission: ONE SHILUSTG. AOKOMAKDJIIi COUNTY. Notice is hereby Klven that tha Coromanael County Council will hold a SDccial Meeting OQ SATURDAY, the 220 d day of January, 18s7, at be time being in force within the County o? tn??ear ending 31st March, 1837. payable in ouasumatthe County Office, Coromandel, on th'iIho tßa°ta rßook is now open for inspection at ' the County Office. HARRISON. Cr.unty Clerk. pODN T V OF HOBSON. NOTICK OF STRIKING A "SKPARATB" RATE WITHIN THE PAPAROA AND i PUKEKARORO RIDINGS. Notice la beroby given that the Hobaon County ' Council at a Meß'ing held on the 20th Decom ■ bLi- ISB(i' pr.ipojtd toetiikea "Separate Rotoof i Oi,o Peimy in tbe £ upon the whole of tbe Rate ' able Prooerty wi.hin the Puparoa and Puke carorj rTidlnES for tho 5 car ending 3Ut March, ■ 1887 theßiime to be made vayaDle in one Bum on =; ™sai^Si«^ 1 rra arid ftr tbe Pußekarcro Riding at tbe Post -1 office Kaiwaka, ftorn the 18th to the 31st day of , -"Sy^d^ 7- ITBSDK. L b ßE n ART. frk _ Council nfflnn. Aratapn, Drcember 30,1886. eave~xour order ffoa a suit AT J. H. D ALTON'S. He gives you an Extra Pair of Trousers for Nothing. 3 a VaxbTov trousekb »ob ■ a. nothinb, at .J, H. DALTON'S, Taikib, VICTORIA-ST. KA3T. AnOKLAHD. a BiIWING'S KAIPaRA MULLBT— - Jll "NEPTUNE" BRAND. ° FIKST PBIZB. JOHN REID & Co. - - '■ Agentg. W" HEN DOCTORS GIVE YOU UP, '• Complaint Treated ct- EAGLSTON'S TOILKT HALL, d 320. CJUBttN-STKEET. d Hours of Attar.d&noe: 9 to 12 and *to 8. ? Sleotric and Qsltsblc, Farjaio, and Medicinal f" Baths aiso elven by Mono. Gamier, o Kumbar. of Toetlmonialn can b« ieea on cpullcation- •• r>UY YOUR CHRISTMAS PARCELS a -*-* at !° mHE j-\IRECT QUPPLY d A GOOD ARTICLE AT A LOW PRICE. At,L TEIK LKilllKO LINKS IN '.' CHINA, GLASS, and EARTHENWARE, ° TIN AND BRUSHWARE, _ IRONMONGERY. l t A LARGE STOCK OF 3 GL.AES SHADES ON HAND j1 PRESKNrS! FHESENTS I fpBE f-\IRECT QITORS, 'y QDEEN-STREET, 3 D00E.9 KROil WELLSSLEY-STREET. s Cor.tstry Orders Passed ana ForTjr.tclea to-any ! 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mOTALISATOR TICKETS VtfH Ssl those that had Dividend Tickets or tho last Race of the Third l>ay's Races of the Auckland Racing Club Summer Mooting call at the office of the undcrs'gned on or before lZ'o'e'.ock on FRIDAY. W. A. ADAMS & CO. "PONSONBY MUNICIPAL ELECTION. The Election will take place at the Poneonby Hall, near the Three Lamps, TO-MOEROW (Friday), the 7th inst, I respectfully request my friends and supporters to recolleot the day and vote early. E. T. DUFAtJR. aENTJJSMAN wishes Private Board and Tletiieno", wiih bith and pfano, easy distance fr.m fwn.—Apply, with tsrmo, to- Homur. Star Offlcd. XXfoLVBfB SCHNAPPS. 40 year.; before the ' » public, and its qualities and virtues never yet approachei. Meetings. CITY ROWING CLDB.—A Meeting of the Members will be held in Lovtnrohn'B Tobacconitt, Qaeen s-reet Wharf TO NIGHI at 7.50 o'clock. Business important.—W. J EVERS, Sioretary. iHRAFTON ROAD SCHOOL ijf DISTRICT. Meeting of Householders to elect School Com mltcee on MONDAY. 10th January, at half-past 1 p.m., at the School, Nugent street. "VTEW ZEALAND INSURaNCE J-^l COMPANY. The General Mooting of Shareholders will be held at the Head Office of the Company, Auck land, at 2 p m.on WEDNESDAY, 12th January to receive the Annual Report and elect two Directors and two Auditors. Tho Transfer Books will bo closed from the 30th instant to the 12th pro*.* inclusive. By order of tho Board. GEORGE P. PIERCE, General Manager. Docembar Sfl. 1886. _^____ JLosi and Found. LOST, near the Post-oifioe, o Bunch of Keys.—Finfior will be rewarded on leav ing same at Office of gvuNinG Star. LOST, a ReH Cashmere Shawl —Finder w ill be rewarded on leaving earna at Star OfflqO; — EOST, a Mastifl Dog. A reward will be givnn to anyone returning same to Messrs F and W. Fowler. Victoria-street, LOST, Creamy Horae, black mane and tail, scar about 2 inches on near ribs. Re ward on recovery.—J. Marks, cara of Mr E, Wood, Butcher, Symonds Btroet. LOST, between Epsom and Onehunga, a Saddle with Twelve Small Bags attachod. — Kinder rewarded at Tiernahan'a Hotel, Oaehnnga. LOST, on January 1, between Albert Park and Royal Mail Hotel, a Bilver Locket containing a photo.-A reward on re tarulntt tho same to E. Clark, Grocer, Victorla straatWebt. . | LOST, a Bay Riding Mare, belonging to T. D. Edmonda. Strayed from residence. 0 d Parßonaue, Symondß-street. on morning oc 31st. The Mare has a piece of rope round her neck. Reward. , FOUND, in Newton, a Collie Dog on 3rd January ; owner can have the same by paying expenses.-Apply at E. Porter and Co s., Newton. STRAYED or Stolen, Fox Terrier Dog, fr.-m Carran street. Pon'onby.last Monday night; answers to "Spot." Finder rewarded.— F. A. Stewart, Leathoi Warehouse. Victoria -Btreet. _. FOUND, at Northcote, a Bracelet— The owner will please apily to T. Osoorne, Beach Gardens. Northcote. FOUND, a Silver Mounted Stick at Moiuibi, last Monday.—Apply to Mr Pooles'a Mnaio Chambers, Queen-Bt.eet. FOUND, Strayed in my Paddock at Western aprlnge. Dark Brown Horse. clack point", white em forehead and on back ; no visible brands. If not olaimed within 14 days .Tom tbia date,will be sold to nay expenses. —Apply to Mr Baird, Point Chevalitr. Personal. "vr o" t~ i ~~c i i", Tbo public are requested to tnke notice that I will rot be responslbl- for at>y Debts contracted by my daughter, Kroily Jano Atkinson, from this date, she having leit her home without my now e^ge <k °° T g° NSONi victoria-st. West January 5,1587. PUBLIC NOTICE.—My name having been forged and made use of, I hereby eive notice that I will not be responsible lor any Debts contracted by whomsoever without my written authority. (Signed) RICHARD SMITH, Carpenter, Exmouth-Btreet Off Newjon Koad. I WISH to state that the Boy who U in Trouble now at the Court Is not related to the Leadbeater of Wakefield street.—H. Lead beater, Sheffield Grinder. PERSONAL— Have you Been tho beauti ful Fire Screens at lOd (satin pap at Metcalfo's? X^UCKY Wedding Rings, 22, 18, and 15 I I carat. Also, a Grand Btock of Goods just arrived.—J. C. Atkinson, Jeweller, Victorla-st, next Mr Dampier'u. HOW CAN YOU AFFORD TO GIVE an Extra Pair of Trousers for Nothing with £very Suit I By paying small rent, doing my owj cuttinfir, and buying direct from manu faotaram — jTh. DALTON. Viotoria-Btreet, East, AnoMana. /_ DEAR JULIUS—I know which Js Dampier's Boot Shop now. It is four doore from Dampier's Fanoy Shop, Viotoria stroet, and Selling Off Bills on the windowß j but why hasn't he both his Bhops together in stead of lour doors apart, Auctions. TO-MORROW, At 12 o'clock. PEARL SHELL ! PEARL SHELL ! EX SYBIL., G. W. BINNEY & SONS Will sell by public auction, on board the pchooner Sybil, at Queen-street Wharf, To morrow (Thursday), at 12 o'clock, -JO TONS PEARL SHELL JLiV (more or lees). R.AKTHTO] [J. F. BtfDDLE TO-MORROW, at 11 o'clock a.m. PIANOS, HARMOMUMS, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and Effects (FURNITURE DEPARTMENT UPS rAIRS, No, 1) ARTHUR & BUDDLE Will sell by publlo auotion at their Mart, Queen street, at 11 o'clock, FURNITURE DEPARTMENT, No. 1, rpHREE GOOD PIANOS I HARMONIUMS household kurnituke and effects . consisting of— Drawing-room, Dining-room, Bedroom one Kitchen requisites, a tupoiior Magio lantern btand Bnd a large number of nrsr-clats Slides ca-pentera' Tools, new Empress Kitohen Stove GasStovo Gun, Violin, Duloima. Suites. Tables chairs' Carpe b, Fandera. Cueffoniers. What nots 7 Glas3 fcnjw-casas, Offioo Uotka, lot of Bracktta se«lo« MachlneP. h.itchonUtensils, Glafs, ChiDa, and Kaithenwaro. I>ou and Wool Bedsteads, Bedding, Chests of Drawers, Wa h- Btande, Toilet Bets, Toilet Tablos, J.ookiog glasses, a well assorted lot of Books. Tcrma—Cash before delivery. sTmOEL VAILK] ""[JOHN BOUQLAS FRIDAY, JANUARY 14, At Two p m. Sharp. BY ORDER OF THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE, IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE E. H. GUBBINS, ESQ.. DECEASED, INTESTATE. VAILE AND DOUGLAS Will Sell by Auction at their Land Sale Rooms, Sliortland-Btreet. THE BEAUTIFUL AND WEIL KNOWN INNI3FALLKN ESTATE, Containing 1,175 Acres of Choice Land, Bultabu either for Pastoral or Arable purposes. A largt portion of this Estate has been fencec and laid down in gra+s. There are two eets o Farm Bullcings on th« property, and there ii also plenty ot buth suitab c for. firewood an< other purposes. A3 this property wil! be a?!d sutywt to !h existing nt"rtggge*, which auiounl to about £ tit Bd pur aure. tt-ia Bale affords a grand opyortu nity lor puicbasmg a really goba Estate at i small prcssi-t outlay. Far her particulars end orders to vie'T Jror the auctionctri*. VAILS & DOUGLAS; _ ~* Ljncl and Estato: Auctioneers,"Shortlonc ptifofc.



TO-MORROW, 11 o'Clock a.m. HIGHLY ATTRACTIVE AND UNRESERVED SALE g OF £1,800 VALUE. EXCEEDINGLY CHOICE AND WELL SELECTED ENGLISH-MADE FURNITURE, Ex "EUTERPE." /GABRIEL LEWIS Haa received instructions to Sell on above date, at tho Arcade Auction Booms, at 11 o'clock, WITHOUT RESERVE, As under:— DRAWING-ROOM FURNITURE. Handsome Suites, in Cottelihe, Plush ana Velvet Reps, Plush and Tapestry, Blue and Gold, etc ah upholstered in the very latest styles. Handsome Walnot Cabinsts, walnut Inlaid Glass Back; Cheftoniera, Cabriole Cotlche», Occasional Chairs, in all the latest designe; Inlaid Rosewood, do.; VVs'But and Ebony Brackets ; Black and Gold and Walnut Javenports; Ladies' Secretaires, Writing Tables' Work Tables, Card Tables, Occasional Tables, Centre Tables, Sutherland Tables, Music Stools, Plush Corner Chairs, Louis uatre Onnulu Cabinete, very handsome; Slack and Gold Walnut and.Gilt Mirrors, Girondoles, all in latest designs; Ornaments, Rugs, Antimacassars, and Lace Curtains, etc, etc., all sailed for Drawing-rooms, DINING-ROOM FURNITURE. Massive Carved Suites, in Walnut, Mahogany and Oak, Upholstered in leather, Tapestry, Haircloth, Plush, etc.; Dining-Room Tables en uite, 8, 10, and 12 feet long; Tapestry Fold ing 6haire, Cane Folders, Qellarettt Side loards in O»k, Walnut, and Mahogany; Side Tables, Dinner Waggons, Book Cases, Writing Tables, Secretaires and Chairs to match, Salvaritnns, Rutland Chairs, Mirrors in all styles, Carpets, Hearth Rugs, Fenders and Irons, Curtains, Mats, Electro Plate, and General Dining Boom Requisites. _*_ ' . BEDROOM FUENITURE. Handsome Bcaconsfield Bedroom Suite in solid walnut, a great novelty, viz.. Pedestal . Toilet Table. Marble Top Washstand, Slip Bos and Wardrobe, with bevelled plate-glass back. Chairs, and Towel Rail, Burr Walnut Duchesse Suites in latest designs, American Combination Suites in Oak and Walnut, Ward robes, Towel Rails, Commodes, Toilet Tables, Bedroom Chairs, Curtain Poles, Marble Top Washstands, Fenders and Irons, Toilet- Sets, Chest of Drawers, Toilet Glasses, Lavatory Glasses, Cretonne Chairs, Carpets, Rugs, etc.. etc. HALL FURNITURE. . i■' •.; Hall Stands in Mahogany and Oak, :Hill: Chairs, Umbrella Stands, Hall Table*, Brackets. Piotures, Mats. ; ; ■•.'■'■ OFFICE FURNITURE. Cylinder Office Tables, Revolving Office Chuirs, Pigeon Holes, Corner Cupboards, Folder Chairs, Office Chairs in leather, etc., etc. SUNDRIES. Oil Paintings. Oleographs and Chromographs, Card, Coffee, Work.andother Tables, Whatnots, Nursery Chairs. Roll Top Folder Chairs, Carpet Chairs, Clothes Horses, Camp Chairs. Cano Rockers, Quilts, Blinds, Fire Brasses, Hot Water Cans, etc., etc., etc. The auctioneer would call special attention to this shipment of furniture, as there are some et. the very latest novelties ever introduced to th« public. NO RESERVE. Terms at Salo, TO-MORROW, at Eleven o'Clock. LOST and UNCLAIMED LUGGAGE, 4c, A.T AUCKLAND RAILWAY STATION. „, GEORGE SIBBIN Has received instructions to sell at the Auckland Railway Station, at 11 o'clock on Thursday, January 6, - . LOST AND UNCLAIMED LUGGAGE,' 1 &c, comprising—Umbrella), sticks. Hats, Clothing. Drapery. Bags, Swags, Boxes, Spears. Tinware. Earthenware, Whips, Sword. Watch, Trinkets, 1,600 Bricks, fee. W. S. COOBBANE] L • Vr^ViCBX FRIDAY, JANUARY 7. ' WALNUT PIANOFORTES, DRAWING- „ ROOM SUITES, WARDROBES, SIDEBOARD, BOOKCASES, BRUSSELS CARPETS, OFFICE TABLES, LATHE, BENCH, » : HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, —. The Subscribers will sell by auction at their Rooms. Queen-street, on Friday, 7th Instant, at 11 o'clock, . • ,- • .: HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, conirist iog of—Walnut Piano by Bord- (nearly new), Drawing and Dining Room Sulteß/Brnsi Beta and Tapeßtry Carpete, Bookoases. .Mottled Kauri Sideboard, Austrian Chairs, Ohiffjnniers, Pictures, Iron and Wood Bedsteads. Spring. Flax, and Hair Mattresses, Feather Pillows and y Bolsters, Palliasses. Wardrobes, Mirrors, Wash blands and Ware, Dressing Tables, Linoleum, Matting, Oilcloth, Wood and Oane, Chain. Oouohes, Rooking Chairs, Round, Square, and Oval Tables, Meat Safes, Clocks. CnUery, Plated Ware, Kitchen Utensils. &o.: Office Tabra, Pigeonholes;. Carpenters' Benoh, Vice. Lathe, Stoves, Ranges, &o , «to., &c. __ SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers, B. O. CAEB.I [B. D. TONKO, FRIDAY NEXT, At 11 o'clock. Under BUI of Sals. FURNITURE" AND EFFECTS OP THE ATIONAL GRILLand LUNCIJ BON ROOMB Over Sfiop of Mr E. Wayto^ Stationer, Queenstreet. B. TONKS & CO. y , Have received instiuotiono to sell on Friday next, at 11 o'clock, THE WHOLE OF THE FURNITURE AND EFFECTS of the National Grill and Luncheon Rooms, over tha* chop ofMr'-K ----"• Vayte, Stationer, Qneen street oonsijiiog of —Chair?, Tables, billiard Benches.: Dinner * Waguon, Platedware. Cutlery. ChlnWrate, Glassware, Napery, Oilcloth, Curtaina, Blind;, Plotums, Set of Plates I" Road to Rnln'VKlt cben Utensils, Patent Grill, Cooking Btoye. Lamp, &o. ' - All these Articles are Comparatively New. On Vinw Morning of Sale. • ■"■ • S ATURDAY, JAN UARY 8. AT SYLVIA PARK. HORSES, BUGGY, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c. The undersigned liave received instructions from Captain Walmsloy (who is leaving for KngUnd) to Sell, at his Residence, Bjlvia Park, on Saturday, the Hh of January, mflE WHOLE OF HIS LIVE AND JL DEAD BTOCK, comprising— ' „": BLUNDKRBU3, by Musket, dam Beauty by Pacific Grand fencer, fast, and likely to make a brilliant steeplechaser. GREY MARK, MYOSOTfS ; well known -with the Pakuranßa Hounds; has car ried a lady for three ycura; is a grand jumper ana lust, , , BLACK JACK, fiyrs. by Young Towtbn; was imported from Chriatoburch; has carried a lady, is a fine fencer, and is very fast. . ■ VBNT7B," by I»«cJfits. dnm imported from Australia,-with .Filly Fool at loot. ALLSPICE, by Hotmeg, doni Venn*. ?yrs old; unbroken. Also, HOODED BUGGY, specially Bolted tor ft lady ,v 3 SIDK SADDLES HUNTING SADDLES ENGLISH SAX)DUKB,Y. HARNUBS, fee. HOUSBB.OL1) .JBTJBNIIURK. inoludinK Piano, choice Collection of Sporting Pictures, elc. Sale at 11 o'clock. ;„' ..,■.., HUNTSE <fc NOLAN, . : .' -:. ' Auctioneers. 1 Coatlatt«4 on (tort* S^mjSi '?jM