The Auckland Evening Star.

Vol. XII-No. 3,543.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., TUESDAY DECEMBER 13, 1881.

(Published Daily),

PRICE : OiNE PENNY



Shipping. - „—■a I T NION STEAMSHIP i \\ , 1 U COMPANY Off NEW c^-v'-iA ZKALAND (Limited). ! i';> .i^ sfi ME Table— ij{ Dec, 188).. FOR «!dBOKNK, KA^IKK, WELLINGTON, LYTTKLTON. PORT UnALMKKB, AND ___ BLUFF (rROM QPKKN-BTrgBT WHARF) Steamer. Date of Sailing. Latest Train. Akawvta Thnraday, 15,10 a.m. — Kotomaiiana Thurßday, 24 uoon — F'jit TAKANAi-i. NICLSO:., PICTON, WKL UNOTON. LYITKLTON, and Wbst Foibt Ports (kbom Manukau) Hawka* Monday, 12,1 p.m. 12 noon Wanaka Tuesday, 20,10 a.m. 910 a.m. * If roail nrri vod. FOH^yTiNicY. " "__ _ Hkko Thursday. 15, noon — : "~T'6'K MKU-'OUKN.t. Via IiOUTH. Ahvwita* VhnrHday, 15,10 a.m. - Kotomahana Thursday, 22, noon — "Calling at Mllford Sound. POH~tt»HHKI.I, >WP KAWAKAWA. itoTi)MAHANA~TSlbnday7i97Fp.m. | — FOX LKVUKA AND SUVA. TaFaroa I Wedneß.. H, 0 p.m. | — t-S" U.;rr;n mum be alonßSlde one boor before time ot ieparture. During Uecombor, January, and February, Excursion Ke.turn Tiokota will bo ißßued at Keducod Katos, available for return until 31st March. Passage Tickets mnit be token nt the offloe battue embarking. An kl» Jrt Branch : 63 Uuoen-streot. 3W WXBAJM. TO JLiUINIJUa. '^^^^^" oiukntTink. t^'se-.-sfeSK* I^o iollowing Steamships be oncjing to the Orient Rteam Navigation Com uauyi UraitodKand the V aolflo Steam Navigation Company will leave SYDNEY at the nnder monUoned dates for MKLBOUKNK. ADK hAIDK and LONDON, via Snoz Canal:— Steamer. | jeg. jangy I TKtq. COTOPAXI.. 4,027 Decom 23 OKIKNr.... ■ 6,38fl January 6 GARONVK 3,876 January2o LU-tITANIA 3,8-5 FobruaryS L18UiaA..,.....,, t , 1066 ffehrnaryl7 And the Service will fin maintained Dy Bao ceodi -.g atß'unorß at Intervals of a Kortnlsht Auckland Prtsacnsjora, per Cotopaxl, proceed por Hero on the 15th Docembor. Fire to London, 15 to 70 jrnineaa. 3unz Canal 1 )noa. 8a in addition. Paroela booked through to London. Paa°.GnKora on book (10m Anckland at a through rato to covor Intercolonial tare and Camil dnes, nnd so seoure spooial advantages. Paaaagoa from London can be granted In Auckland. For plans and full particulars, npply, In London, to F. Green & Co., and Anderson, Anderson & Co., Joint Managers of the Line; Or to tha -Aironta in Ancklana UNION BTKAMSHIP CO. OF N.Z. 'TtiMiTHC1, Queen-street, jSVX OASScNIiKKS1 LIINB O* jS^^H JT PACKETS TO NEW ZKA ■SmtKVsH OWNKD byUSrs. shawi SAYILLB, & (J0.,31, Leadenhall-Btreet, London, The above line of ships are regulir traders to all the principal porta in New Zealand. Thej are clipper ehipa, clnssed *-l at IJoyds', and com manded by erperiencod maaters. The bill of fare Is moat substantial, md of the bent quality, and tho accommodation roomy and oonven'ent. The undersigned are empowered to grant pas sages from London to New Zealand, payment for which have been guaranteed in the colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost ro^niltir ixitorvflio. Full particulars on application to L. a NATHAN & CO., ) OWKN & URAHAM, > Agents, CRUICKSriANK & CO. ) pka nTBAM TO ThE ara^'s™** 6HINKMUKI.WAITKKAURI, WAIHI. TK AROHA GOLDFIBLDS, MOR KIN3VILLR, WAITOA PLAINS, AND GRANT AND FO3 TKR'S SJffiTTLEMKNT. EJNTERPKISE NO. 2, P.S. TE AKOHA, & P.S. PATIKI. From Auokland 1 From Thames t — Tuesday, 2 p.m. Wednes., 12 midnight Thursday, 3 p.m. Friday, 5.30 p.m. Saturday, 5 p.m. The time table of river Bteamen to be seen at Knterprise Office, Wharf. Fakks: ' To Thames _ 'Saloon. 7s 84 ; Bteerage, is To Ohlnomuri through, 5s extra To Te Aroha through, 10a extra Not responsible for shipping, carrying, or all ■*■"** fiTOWO*A.NAFBBRT CO. Agent* fK A Q TEAM TO WADE AND |< c^^R. JO ORKWA. -ifct'al2£l«fe2r 'i'ho now b.s. HUUiiiiM MAKY ALLEN, From Auckland: From Wade: Tucßday, 13th, G p.m. Wednesday, 14th, noon Thursday, Uth, 8 p.m. Friday, 16th, 2 p.m. Monday, 19th, 1 p,m. Tuesday. 20tb, 6 a.m. For Orawa: FrOIS, OS 6WS>! Wednesday, 21st, 1 p.m. Thursday,22nd, 7.30 a,m Orders to be lett at Hendry and Whttbj's, Gore-street. ■^j&l fT 0K LOal)ON UIRECT' t^^j^^^To follow the Ship Rakaia, '^®*^*a The splendid iron clipper barque STRACATHIJO, ICOAI at Lloyd's, 1.159 tona register, T. B. Peters Commander, now loading, and will have QUiok despatch. For 1 reiffht or passaga apply to THIS NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO, ILimitkd). Agenta. 1 a i_w c k a. Cheap Trips vnon Saturday to Monday. Oa Saturday. December 10, and on every Saturday throughout the Summer. Tickets win bo Issued from my office on the Wharf, whion •willinclude the journey to Waiwora and back, and Hoard and Residenco at ths Hot Springs Hotel from Saturday to following Monday, at a j cOßtofflUsßd. H.J.WICKBN3. j ~^Tal rr\o sair-owjNEKS and1 i^^^W -*■ OTHBKS. The Woßtport. Colliery Company UMHmMIW (Limited) are open to Charter ves-1 eels up to U leet draft, to carry coals from WeHtport to New Zealand Ports. For particulars. Dunedin, June, 1881. ' Beoretary. «SK!B^ QTEAM TO THE HOT "ffiate?-n SPRING 3, MAHURANGI. csaK^JSSSCT MATAKANA, KAWAU, AND OMAUA. The 8.8. KOBE CABKY, Al at Uoyfifc W. Somervllle. Master. For Hot Springs, Matakana, Kawan, ana Omaha -Bvery Tuesday at 11 o'clock, re- For Hot Springs and Mahurangl-ETery Thurs day and Saturday at 11 ajn., returning on Monday and Friday. No Paroels or Goods takon without ahlpping " For freight or P a 3 3 apply to WICKBNg> —w... riTEAM TO THAMES, CAK l^iih KYING PASSKNGKRS AND *Si*^ CARGO. OOSNKOTING WITH OHljra- MPKI OMAHU, WAITOA PLAINS, AND MOBBIHB vhak (Plako District). Time Tabia S.S. KOTOMAHANA, From Auckland 1 Tuesday, 5.30 afternoon Wednesday, 6,30 afternoon Friday. 9 morning Saturday, 9.30 morning From Thames: Tnesday. 10 morning- Wednesday. 11 morning Thursday. 12 noon Friday, 2 30 afternoon Saturday, 3 30 afternoon Fares to Thames: Saloon, 7/6; Steerage, 5/. Freight through to Te Aroha, 25/ per ton. No carso received within half an hoor of ad vertised time °»e I ?J i °gb fcTmN X,A g epte. ■ ./jr iirAIUKD & ONEHDNGA "S^^g, W BTBAM NAVIGATION Co, Time Table—Deobmbbb, 1881. 8.8. MANUKAU. Leaves Onohnnga: eß,^ a o lm Tl!: 14 \vi-i< in son. in 11—Wed, a.lop m G-PYdw ipm 17-Saturday.ti.3oam 9 -MoudVy. 1 p in 20-Tnesdoy. 9 a m 9ft Tie-diiv som 21—Wed, 10 am ot^mrday Ba^ Zl-Saturday, 12.30 p m &_«>'!, 10.30 a m 2S-Wed, 3.16 p m gr-Fiidiv-. 6 b m M -Friday, b.30 p1 m -,U- H^firday, 1.33 x> m 31 -aatnrday. 6.30 p m . Ifttr Manokau Heads, every Thursday at Ban iiy order of the Directors, all Freight must b pl'9J"lia> A, CUNNINGHAM, Agent



I Shipping-. jgj^k TP OR COROMANDEL. jlffiS|s^^^ The schooner "J^^^^"" Makea regular weekly tripa to the above port. For freight or passage apply on board to J. MURRAY, Master. «*ik&^TJKNINSULAK AND OKI- Tm A pLanT AM NAVIQA" The Company's Steamships (under contract with tho Victorian Government for the convey ance of her Majoaty's malls) will be despatched: Steamer I I Leave f Loavo steamer. | 3ydner [ MoibW | Adorde ROME Dec. 18 Dec. 21 Doc. 23 OAHTHAGK Deo. 30 Jan. 4 Jan. a KAI3AK-I-HIND Jan. 13 Jan. 18 Jan. 20 And thonooforth overy alternate week. Route:—Romo, London via Bombay Car thniio, London via Gallo; Kalsar-i-Hind, London Via Gallo. KateH of passage mnnf y to Plymouth or Lon don : £70 (list, and £15 si'cond-olaas; Italian porta, £65flrat, and £10second-claes. For further particulars respecting passr go money and f roight apply to CRUIC£BHANK & COi, Agonta. 18, Qnoen-Btreet. Auckland. CiiAK. "VfUKTHaKN STEAMSHIP CO. (LIMITED). TIMK TABLK-Deckmbkr. (Woather and other Circumstances Permitting). JOB TAUKANGA AND BAY OF FLKNTY PORTS. BTKAMKK^ | DATE OF BAILING. Wolllngton Monday, 19, 5 pirn. Glenelg Tuesday, 27, 5 p.m. Wellington Monday, January 2,5 p.m. I Connects at Taurungn for Opotlkl Stafla and. Bay of Plenty Porte overy I Tnoeday FOR RUSSELL, WHANGAROA, & MAMGONUI. j Qlonelg Monday, 10, a p.m. Wellington Tuesday, 27, 5 p.m. Qlonolg Monday, January 2.5 p.m. FOB WHANQARKI, WHANGARKI HEADS, AND MANGAPAI. I Kvery Tuesday as 6 p.m, Argyle (Carrying passengers and cargo __. I for Walpu). FOR WHANGARKI AND WHANQABEI HEADS. Kvery Friday, at 5 p.m. Argylo (Carrying passengers and cargo for Waipn). FOR WAITARA (FROM ONKHPNGA). Macgregor | Tuesday. 13, 3 p.m. FOR MAN OAWAI. Flngal I Kvery Thursday, 1 p.m. FOR MKRCPBY BAY. Flngal | Kvery Monday, i p.m. No cargo received after 4 p.m. Small parcels prepaid at tho otHco on the whaif. Peßsage tlokots must bo takon at the Com pany B Offloe,jNo. 67, Queen-Btreet, Auokland. A. MoGKKGOK, Managing Director iiteagj. INCKEASBO COMMUNICA «§i£ggI- TION BSTWKKN AUCKLAND ta"M'ANI) NORTHERN WAIROA. Tho Kaipara S.B. Co.'s B.c. DURHAM Will commence on SATURDAY noxt, 17th December, a,, Special Tri-weekly Servico to Northern Walroa, leaving Holonsville on Hatur daja on arrival of tho 7 a.m. train from Auck land, returning from Dargaville by Monday morning's tide. She leavea Helensville again on Tuesday aa usnul. This extra trip will bo oontinued until further notice. W. LODDER, Manager f^^V S S" UUR° MAN D L> <™S*BJ** Tho fast and favourite e.n, COKOMANDEL, Captain, W. D. llargrave, Resumes her running again on Monday next, tho 12th instant, leaving Auckland at 4 p.m. Tims-Tab Lie. Leaves Auckland : Leaves Coromandol: Tucsdfty 13 9 a id Tucsdny 13 7 evenins Wednesday, 11,5 p.m. Thursday, 15,12 noon Friday, 10,3 p.m. Saturday, 17,1 p.m. Weather and other clroumsrances permitting. All parcels tn be prepaid at offloe, No. 9, Queen-street Wharf. A. R. H. aWINDLKY, Manager. jSk«&^ FfcEVON HOKT STKAM ; U> FKRRY CO. (tiIMITED). TIUK TABLE. From Auckland to Nohth SHnnK-730am, 8.30, 0". 9 30, 10*. 10.30. 11, 11.30*. 12 noon, 12,30* p m, 1,30, 2. 2.30, 3% 3.30, 4, 4.30*, 5, 5,30*. 6, 6.30,8, 10. 11. (Saturdays only—l p m instead of 12.30, t 11.15 Instead of HI. From Noiith bkork to Auckland—7 am. 730. 8, 8.30*. 9, 9.30*, 10, 10.30*. 11.11.30, 12noon*, lpm. 1.30\ 2, 2.30*. 3, 3.30*, i, 4.30, s*, 5.30, 6\ J. 20,8,30,10.30. SUNDAY. From Auckland to North SnonE.—lo.3o am, 1* pm, 1.30, 2.30, 3% 3.30, 4, 4.3u\ 6,30*. 6, 6.30, 8.30. from North Siiouk to Aucklanij—io am, 1130 pm, 1,1.30*. 2, 3, 3.30 s, 4, 4.30,5*. 6*. 8. •To and from Devonport Wharf. From Auckland to Northcote—B.ls a m, 10.30. It P m, 2.5.10, 9*. From Nobtiicotk to Auckland-8.45 a m, 11, I.3otpm, 2.30, 5.30,9.30*. ♦On Wednesday and Saturday only. tOmittod on Saturday. SUNDAY. From Auckland to Northqotk—lo am, 2 pm. 5.10. From Northcote to Auckland—lo.ls 2.30, 5.30. BBNJ. TANNKR, Secretary D.S.F. Co. (Limited). Musical. I — ff V-tr .-'■-•'- jMt XTEUIkIEYEK'S DIANOS. To arrive, by Loon Urr (now due). Splendidly) Finished Iron-framed. Trioord, Double Over-, strung, Cheok Repeater Action, 7 octaves. Mr Webb has had tho above made to his Order, with Brass Tuning Plate, &o, the finest and best ever imported. Also, a number of Bords beautiful 35 guinea Pianos, by same Bhip. The abovo,and many othera.also Harmoniums, may be had at a discount for Cash, or on hire at ai agreed Monthly Pay, the money thus raid to be a fund for the purohaßß of any Instrument. N.8.-Planos tunod- by tho year, 21s: or to order. Also repaired at half the usual charge. WEBB'S MUSIC SALOON, Welleblby-btrebt, Auckland. Groceries, &c. P a~k Ji JS R, • FAMILY GROCKK, HOBSON-BTRBBT. Firßt-olaas Value in Teas and General Groceries, Prime dairies of Fresh Butter Daily. Familieß regularly waited upon, and Roods promptly delivered. -ft/BUUDY AND £10., F AMILY GROCERS, QOKEN-STREKT, ONBHUNGA, Families regularly waited on, and goods promptly delivered. , n V v h I v notice. WILUAM JAMB 3 WATT 3. the well-known Grocer of Onehunga. has a Constant bupply of HoMic cured Bacon and Ham alwaya on hand. Agent for the Kvenino Stab. Mr Watt respeotfullv Invites further patronage. _ VTOTICEI NOTIUE 11 JN OTICIS 111 HOLLAND~&T'ORTZEB I In thanking the general pnblio for the very Überal support they have recolved for the past seven years, would take this opportunity to in form them that being Direot Importers of several leading lines, they ore in a position to Bay, without any boost whatevor, they can aupply PKODUOB AND GKNKRAL GROOERIKS at Prioea seoond to none In Auokland. PBIOK ÜBTt- Rox Teas from 15b 6d per box; a splendid lino of our own mixing at 20s per 121&B Company No. 18ugar. 20a per bag A Niceßright Yellow Sugar, 4d per lb , FuU Weight Sperm Candles 9d per lb feStW.'SSffffi^ Caddies, eon totaing one pound of Good Tea, at a very low ittenUonto our Turkey Brand at lsßdper Flour. Oatß, Bran, Sharps, ana Maize at Mill prices. Favours by Post ot Wire will receive om moat strict care and attention, and wll be delivered Irce of charge to Boat or Rail, and aU parts of town and suburbs. N.B.—Note the Address— HOLLAND & FORTZEK, WHOIiKSAI.B AND liKTAIL GHOCERS QuKKK-siRKKT. Auckland i and at a Cui\oma:;del, ' Liberal Discount allowed tor Cash.



Business Cards. WPHILLIPFS & BUJM, • OIL, COLOUR, AND HLASB MKRCHANTS. Iraportorslof Paporhangings, Sorlm, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, Frenoh Polish, Hold Lost, Artist*' Colours and Brashes: Plate, Sheet, Crown, OrnamentrJ, and Photoerophlo Qluhs; Ploture Frames and Tapestry Mouldings Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazod Sashes and Doors. .Glass out to blzo and carefully poked. 95 & 87. QUKKN-BTRKKT. vy ±1, aKiW NX X, BUILDER OARPBNTKR AND JOINER, VnLOAK LANK,I ' Kvdry Description of Building Designed and Erected. All Hranohoa ot the Building Trade executed by Kxperienoed Workmen. Shop KTonia Offlor sittings &0., &■<• William rmia aB, Comer of Lorno and Vlotoria-atreeto, Anokland Knut HONUMKNTAL, MARBLE, AND GENERAL BTONKMASON, ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVKE. Inscriptions accurale and beautUnL Monamonts, Tombs, Hoadstoneß, and ovorj dOßcriptlon of Stone work at too lowest possible prloea lor town and conntrv JAMES STEW.A Rf, CIVIL ENQINKKB AND AUTHORISED SURVKYOU, CORNER OF SHOKTLAND AMD O'CONNBI/L ---STREETS, THIDWAKD iiAKXJjKY, ARCHITECT, BTIOHHURYS BUILDING QUEKN-STREET. A Iki a o 15 V I' V ti. & H, CARTKR, CONTRACTOR. &0 Goods Carted and Delivered from nhip's Bide on Shortoat Notlco. Ballast Supplied, NKWCABTLB AND BAT Or ISLANDS COAL. Atop, Firewood (out and unont) reaaonable. nnHAMJfcB (JAKKIAOK AJXJD DKAV I. FACTORY. JAMES MACKIJ, Proprietor, victoria street bast, auckland. Repairs of ftvory Description In Wood and Iron neatly exoouted on the Shoktkht Notice. BPKINGS MADK AND REPAIRED, t N,B.—Oauntrr Orders punctually anended to JU. r JS LH A M « LADDER & BARROW MAKER, 80 and 82, VICTORIA-STREET. Every Description of Ladders, Btops, Barrows, f arrow Wheels, Clothes Horses, Clothes Boxos, Travelling Cheats, ice, on band or made to orrior, A liberal dlaoomu allowed to Contraotora and on wholesale order. Shop and Oflloo l<"lttlngß, nnd all kinds of Job bing Work done by ozporionoed wprkmon on the shortest notice. N.B.—Ladders, Stena and Barrowa lent on hire. Violins boußht. One or two superior old Violins for sale j also, a srood V.oUnoello oheao ENKY~BKAOJS & CO. (LIMITED), • WHOLKS&LK MANUIfACTURKUB AND IMPORTERS Of all kinds of SADDLERY, HIQH-STHKKT, AUCKLAND. KDW. JNO. COX, Manager. Knives Ke-bladed) Saws aharponod HENRY LEADBEATEK (From Shoffleld). PRACTICAL GRINDKR ANU CUTLK X, WAKKFIELD-STRKET. Scissors, Hnrelcfil Inatniments, and Carpenter's Tools put In thorough ordor. Rxzons Ho I. tow GnotTNp. E T) W A^ It 17 if, m COAL MERCHANT, BHD? AGENT. Bay of Islands, Newcastle, and Walkato Coal In any quantity. 01800 and Yard, Breakwater, Auckland, opposite Railway Station. Tj Ji aus xl W « v 0,, BOOT AND 8HO HK >IMA INUFACTURERS. A Large StooS of Peooed, Hivkttkd and Sewn Goods of ali sorts and slzei to soleot from. Alii Orders hnve Quiclc Despatoh. COLONIAL B~OOT FACTORY, 14. WYNDHAM-STREET. AUCKLAKD. EH A X V 1 E • (late or London), COAOHBUILDKR, Uppeb Qcben-ETRBEI. LandAus, Broughams, Barouohos, Vlotortas, and Phtetons of every description manufactured at from 60 to 100 por cent, less than what yon will pay for English Importations. All work guaranteed. .Repairs in all branches. N.B.—The advertiser was far many jears manufacturer to tho trado in London \X7-ELLESLKY-STRKKT Van, V » COLOUR, & GLA&S WARKHOUSE.- C. G. Hill, Importer of Paperhangingß, Oils, Colours, Glass. Varnish, White Lead, &c, Gilt and Stataed Mouldings and Pictures, &o. Plo turo-Cramlng to order. JUBt landed, ez ' Coro nllla' and 'Loch Uoon,' 215 packages Paper hangings, White Load, Oils &c—Please note the address: WeUesloy-atreot West (opposite Market entrance). CLAKKc BKOTUBJKS, ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHEIiS (OPPOSITE UNION IIANKI, Q v k;k n-street, auoela kd, Photography In the Latest and Most Fashionable Styles, Executed in! a manner Unsurpassed In tho Colonies. LABQK COLLECTION NEW ZEALAND VIEWS Always on Hand ■ iijsfiijjsiisoa, HOUSK, rfHIP, SiQN, AND GKNBRAL DECORATIVK PAINTER, NO. 8, WYNDHAM-BTKKET. T^TEWTON VENETIAN JUUND JJi WORK 0E 0. lUCKBK, VENETIAN BUND MAKKK AND WIRK WORKKK, KASAHQABAFS ROAD, NKWTOH, Vonetlan BUndu of the beet qnaUty made and fixed at Is pet toot, Wlrework, of any denorip- ' tion and pattern, made to ordet Ropalrn neatly eiocited. A X NOC X BROTHER S, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND, OI'VIOKI DUBHAM-3TRJPICT, AUOKLAND. Cash Purchasers of I'allow, Wool, Sheepskins, and Bones. John boylan, c.e.j [robt. London, c.c, boylan and lundon, . civil engineers, Licensed Laud Transfer Surveyors AUTHORISED NATIVE LAND SURVEYORS. ENGINEERING AND QUANTITY SURVEYORS. COLONIAL BANK BUILDING, ' AUCKLAND. ~7| 'S WINNJS KTU n, • AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, wxndham Btkket (Next shakuspeabb Hotel), Ha vine Introduced Steam Power, he Is now pro pared to make a Reduction of Twenty per Con oil he price of all common work. Hf Country Ordera punctually attended to Wn a n. so N, . CARPENTER ANDIJOINER, BERESF.ORD-STREE.T. Auckland, Opposite the Congregational Church. All repairs promptly and economically executed. Estimates given. Funorals furnished. J" oa. jn svft ex, HOUSE. LAND. AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT Opposite H.M.'b Castom-hoasa, FORT.STREET, AnOKUS.D, HAS ALVAYB rOS BALW Xiarge Blocks of LAND FARMS, both Improvediand otherwU Also, HOUSES, COTTAGES, &C On Most Reasonable Terms. BOOK-BINDINu & PAPKR-RUIiING BY 1 1 WILLIAM LEYS, | Wit BOOK-BINDER.PAPER-RULER. J P t Mkrohastb1 Account Books Ruled i| and Bound to Pattern. J I p- £ MUSIC, MAGAZINES, BIBLES % % ¥ AND PRAYER BOOKS, Ps* . BOUND IS ALL STYLKPi ThreeiDoora abava Stab Offloe. 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business Oards. USTABLISHHD 1866. jy/f X T. TRAPF 0K U, BURGEON DENTIST W AKKTIELD-BTKKET, HKAB QnEKS-BISHUJIi Palnlosa Extraction of Teeth by the Oxide- Nitrogen Gas. Profcvinlonnl Hanrfl—9 a.m. till S D.ra, GJS a AND F O TX IS H, COACH-BUILDERS, GREY-STREET, AUCKLAND. N.B.—lron-bark Shafts, Spokes, Felloes. Bine Gam and kinds o( Hardwood, at Loweat Market Prioea. DEAD, MARK, AND LEARN 1 JAMKB RKID ft SONB, Hobaon-stroet. CABINETMAKERS. SPIRAL TUBNEBS, AND UPHOMTKRKRH, wieh to onll tho nttontion of the Dubllo to their Quo display of Furuitnro now on exhibition at their spacious wardrooms. Gußtomors liberally dealt with. Having introduced Bteara power, tlioy are able to supply all artiolea lower than any other shop In town. lliKiAm iI!N«AM X", PIONEKK jMANU AOTCHKK OF UUBBEIjLAS AND PABABOLB, Upper Quoonatroot, Wanted Known Tennanf 3AI Umbrellas ore tho Beat and Cheapoat. Now aumnior stock at prices to meet the titnos. Reoovorlni? in the boat style, with ohoioo varloty ot material. Note—l. Lennox's Huildlnns, Upper Qaeen treot. Established 1303. A M B b <J A T JS *, 01MMIST AND DRUGGIST. HOBSON-STKKKT, DLOHM TO WKLLINQTON-BTREgT. FI Ktor. X AN U U 0., WUOMCSALR SHlPmra AND FAMILK HUTCHKR3, QOKKN-BTREET (Next Bane of New Zealand, Auckland], Poultry of All Kinds droaaed to order. Prime Sraokod Tongues, Homo-onrod Baoon Cornod Hoof on Sale in Large Quantities. tar N.B.—Dealers in Game. tb» Uvo Pheasants forwarded to all parta of the Colony upon recoipt ot order. JfauiUlea waited on in town or suburbs. . / THK / T7"APAI pORN T3ROOM C\Q, (Umlimiibd), Temporary Premises: OU3TOM-HOUBK-STRKKT WKST, Nkah tbs Dock. DU » H X, G ILM OUR. (Lato Thomas J. Harbatt), STEAM BRUSH, PORTABLE FORGE, AND BELLOWS FACTORY, VICIOKIA-STRKKT EAST, Auckland. . J~ W. KNIGHT « (LATE OF THE OITT? SIARKKT), FOULTKUKK, KKUITKRER & GRKKNOROCBE, Ckjmor of Dabby an QnEBN-BTKEBas. Wholeeolo and Ketul BatabUahed 18S0. SHIPPING SOPPUKO, Poultry, Droaaed for Table, always ready. Uvo Pigeons, Rabbits, Fancy Birds, Duoka, Goeao, Torkoya, and Fowls kept In stock, 1 Game Fowls, Spanish, Brahmaß, and Bantams (Pure-bred). ruESH BUTTKR AND EOQS ALWAYS -ON BANS. Llonnaed Dealer to Gome «■ KNIGHTS CENTRAL MARKET, Two doors above Artnnr*B Anotlon Mart. TAI'T X X O T H E R H MARBLK AND FRKKSTQNK MABONS Monumenta, Head-stonos, Tombs, and Iron Tomb Railings. INBCBIPTIONS EXBOUTKD IN A BUPKRIOB BTTLB. Pbioes and Übbio.vh KKKK on Application. ADDBEBB rH Corner or Rutland and Lobnb Stkkkts. Auckland Near Junction of Queen and Wakefleld Btreetal IRELAND it X U TitJS KH, W.OOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTOTUEBS, IMPORTERS OF Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Maonlnory, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Boddlera' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers, Grindery, Mill Belting, Suotioo and Delivery Hose, &c, &c Waiehousee:—Vulcan Lane and High street Works i— Panmnre. Auckland. Constituents' Orders Promptly and carefully Executed. ' Drapery and Olotbimr. I LADIES! Wo havo tho LA.RBKST AND MOST FAHIIIONAIibIC STOCK of BOYS' AND YOUTHS', CLOTHING In ies Province. We have to dispoae of the whole, prior to re-building, and will do bo Under Cost l Phillipsl Mart, QUKEN-STRHET. -j^TEW GOODHI ]^ EW GOODS SPRING AND SUMMER, Upper tsx 278 "W . Quken- STREET, JOHN KEESING, In returning thanks for the liberal patronage he has received since the opening of hla Drapery Business, begs tc announce to his customers and the publlo generally that he haß now Opened his SPRING and BPMMBK Goods, well so leoted, which will be Bold (as usual) with a small advanoa on ooßt, and giving the best talus possible for Cash, We are now showing special lines in— Beiges, all shades, Sid yard] LadW Two-thread Baibriggan Hose, 10a Ladies' Lace Flohua. la 6d Lustres, in all shade", Bjd yard Deep Coloured Fringe, IOJd yard Ladies' Full-Bize Tiea, all shades, Summer Flowers, 4d spray Together with a Large Aaaortmont of Dbebe Matjebuis and Fanoi Articles lor the Season. Note the j ad^» ! r-- siNGf 378, UPPKB QWEKH-BTSBKI,



Drapery. QT-E P H E NSON'S £2 10 3t "R ALK 0F T")RAPERY, Consleting of the following Goods:—10 yards Lustra (blaok or coloured), 12 yards white CaHoo, 12 yards Grey ditto, 6 Towels, 1 White (.unit, 1 Coloured ditto, 6 yards Flannel, 6 yards Brown Holland, 1 Toilet Corer, 2 Antlmacoaa sars. THE ABOVE GUARANTKKD OF UN EQUALLED VALUE. GOODS DELIVERED ON' RECEIPT OF MONEY OEM! It, &O. Freight Paid Within Five Miles. NEWTON HOUSE, KARANGAHAPK ROAD, Near Post-office. \TEW DRAPKRY AND CLOTHING JJi ESTABLISHMENT. IMPORTANT TO THE PCBLIO. JOHN LECK (I'jftto Managing Partner of Somorflold & Leok) Begs to announce that ho has Now Opened In the promises lately occupied by Mr W. Rattray, with an ENTIRELY NEW AND CHOICE STOCK I °* DKAPERY AND CLOTHING. The WHOLE STOCK him boon purchased with groat caro, and 1b HPKCULLX SUITED for the AUCKLAND TRADE. NEW ULOTIUNOI New Drapery I And Fancy Goodsl A GREAT ASSORTMENT OF D li E S S M A T.E R I A L S. The Advertiser hopes that hlj( lonpr experience In tho Trade will bo a guarantee that ho will SELL NOTHING BUT FIRST-CLASS GOODS, and at Prices which will Defy Competition. Ho hopes to bo favoured with a visit from all his old Customer*, and has no doubt but ho Will givo them every satisfaction. N.B.—Gontlomon's Clothing made to order on the shortest notice by First-class Tailors, JOHN LECK, Draper, Clothier, and Outfitteb Opposite tho Bank ot Now Zealand, QUEEN-STRKKT. AUCKLAND. WHY PAY MORE ? —Inspect the Goods, compare Prices, and judge for yourselves,—Allen's General Drapery, Viotorla etrcot. VAT'S L LJESLK V HOUSE Just Opened, A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF SPRING DRESSES, SPRING MILLINERY, HATS, GLOVES, NECKTIES, RUFFLES, COLLARS, CORD AND TASSELS, ETC. A Large Stook of CORSETB jast to band, In a variety of mokes, from 2/8. Thompson's "Glove Fitting" Corsets. A Largo Stook of TWKKDS from 1/0, Morley's Knitting Cotton, 1/9 per lb. HOSIERY—No better value anywhere. Five per oont. Dlnoonnt for oash on Paroels bt 20s and upwards. Country orders promptly and faithfully executed. «" BUY YOUB DRAPERY AT LOVET T ' S, WBLMBIJEK-BTOKKT. pKELIMINARY NOTICE. J. CULLEN (RECENTLY FROM ENGLAND) Roapeotfully informs the Inhabitants of Auok land and aurroundinK distriota that he will RE OPKN THK PUBMI9K9, No. 250, QUKEN -BTRKKT KAST, on completion of alteration's, with a Large and Choice Stock of NEW SUMMER GOODS, Imported and purchased on tho best cash terms, comprising General Drapery, Prints, Lace and Muslin Curtains, Damask and Cretonnes,, Blankets, Flannols, Tickings, &0., Millinery, Ribbons, Laoos, Hosiery, Umbrellas and Sun Shades, Shawls, Mantleß, Fichus, Costumes, Bilks, Frenoh and English Dross Good?, embracing all tho novelties in fabrio and colour for the present season. Ladies' and Gontlemen's Underclothing in variety, and a choice collection of Fancy Goods BUitablo for Christmas presents. J.C.'has had business rotations with tho Beet Wholesale Houbos In' England, Ireland, and Sootland for tho past 25 years; and as he pur poses to oondnot his business on the most economical principles on oaah terms and small proflta he confidently nssnres thOße who may favour him with an inspection of his stock that it wllllbe found repleto In the various Depart ment? with New, Fashionable, and Cheap Roods, and that ho will place nothing before the publio in print wbloh ehall not be carried out in entirety and praotioe. N.B J. 0. has secured the services ola First olbbs Milliner, who has had a long practical Home experience, and has been engaged in one of tho first Millinery establishments in Auck land since her arrival In this Colony. It °^\ [ DKFBBRbd jl I PAYMENT I I__ SYSTEM m MUNKO & MILLIG AN, TAILORB, DRAPERS, & OUTFITTERS, KARANGAHAPK KOAD (Oppoaito Newton' Post Office), Have a -Well - Assorted STOCK of the BEST CLASS GOODS In the following Departments: — Dresses, Prints, Calicoes, Longcloths, Shootings, Linens, Flannels, Blankets, Ruga, Carpets, Oxford Shirting, Countfsrpanes, Waterproof Cleans, Mantlea, French Merlnoes, Shawls, Cash meres, Silks. Shirts, Curtains, Umbrellas, Mantle Cloths, and Tweeds. Having found that there Is an opening for a TAILORING BUSINESS on tho Dkotckbed Payment Sybtkm, they have Booured the ser vices of a KIKST-CLASS CUTTER, and are now prepared to make to measure, from First olaas Materials, at reasonable prices, every deucription of Clothing. All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk before being made up, and fit and workmanship guaranteed. Tho Deferred, Payment System has been found to be a great boon, by enabling those with limited incomes to procure necessaries in the easiest possible way. M. & M. having had considerable London ex perience in this particular System ot Business, and having their Goods direct from the Best London and Glasgow Firms, are In a position to offer the BKST GOODS on the Most Advan tageous Tehmb, tar Note the Address,— TIXUNIiO & MTILLIGAN, KARANGAHAPK ROAD (Opposite the Newton Poßt Office). TO THE ELECTORS ANDI NON ELECTORS OP THK COLONY OF NEW ZEALAND. Gentlemen,—We beg leave to intimate to yon that we have decided to hold a sale of all kinds of stock, at the Northern Hotel Yards, near the Slaughter Houses, also known as tho Stone JUS Yards, EVERY WEDNESDAY, at 12.30. First Bale to take place on WEDNES DAY, the Uthl nst., at 12.30. Phippa" omnibuß will leave the National Bank at 11.15, and will pass the Yards on its way to the Whau in time for sale. Paddooks free, for cattle and horses entered for Bale unreserved. We are prepared to soil all kinds of Roods that may be consigned to us there for that purpose. J. R. LAMBERT, Auctioneers. Wyndham-Btreet. mHAMES VALLEY AND ROTORUA X. RAILWAY COMPANY (LIMITED). PROFITABLE INVESTMENT. : Shareholders are guaranteed 7 per cent on, their Investment immediately on the line being opened, made up as follows :— The land within a district of nearly 400.0G0 acres will be rated at 5 per cent, and a Govern ment guarantee of 2 per cent, on the cost is pro vided for. This rate of interest is guaranteed for 15 years. (See District Railway Act, 1877, clauses 75 to 85, and Amendment Aot, 1878, clause 9.) ' In addition, the Directors expect to make, at, least, 1 per cent more to tho shareholders by I borrowing one-half the cost of the line at home, at 5 per cent Intending investors are invited to apply to the undersigned, or to authorised agents, for details as to the working of the Acts by which the interest is. secured.' JAMEB BTKWART, Interim Secretary



Public Notices, KAIAPOI WOOLLEN MANUFAC TURING COMPANY (Limited), AUCKLAND WAREHOUSE, FORT-STREET. Robbrt Fry, appointed Sole Agent lor Provincial District of Auckland. ipKOCKERY, GLASSWAIiE, &C, &0. I have to Inform tho Inhabitants of Auckland and onrroundlEK districts that, having a large etook, I have not been able to dispose of it In tho time axroed upon with inooming tenant, bo have mado arrangements with him to contlnuo tho CHEAP OLKA.RING-OUT PALE OF CROCKERY and GLASSWARE for a Few Weeks longer, and therefore solioit an oarly call from all requiring goods in the above line One trial will oonvinue the moat sceptical that the Sale la Genuine. The premiseß boing positively let, no reason able offor will bo refusod. D. BLOOM, UWDBB THtjATBB RfIYAL, QPEEN-BTBEET. SAWN HEART OF KADKI SHINGLES. The Union Steam Saw Moulding Sash and Door Company (Limited) is offering a speciality In Sawn Heart of Kauri Shingles, specially Lmanufaoturod to secure a smooth taper surface, f superior to and cheaper than split shingles, and lin universal use in the United Stateß. Price 10a (id nor thousand, not. jpEO B u'""TT'u BLI CO. THK LONDON PHOTOGRAPHIC COM PANY"S FRBK ART UNION PRIZES nonßistof a Lady's Gold Hunting Watch and Chain, Lady's Diamond Ring, Uenta' 18 karat Gold Kings, Ladies' Portrait Brooches and other prizes, worth £30. A Ticket in the above will be given, with every Sitter. 600 ---m embers wanted. Cartes de Yisite, 6b per half-dozen; Oabinot Portraits, 12s 6d per halt - dozen.— Leighton's Buildings, Upper Queen-Btroot.—o. H. MONKTON, Manager. CKOWJN BAKERY KAKANGAHAPK ROAD. Opopßito PHt-gtreet Wesloyan Chapel. David grubb, Baker, Conjschoneb, and General Stokekkepkk. A new and extensive Shop lately added to the former one, i ho best Dairies of Butter, Kggs, and Canterbury Cheeses, &c, continually on hand. Goods guaranteed of the best quail.y. and at Qiioon-stroot prices. An early trial re quested. i-i-I H E rj A ¥ M. A R X E X, 105, QUEEN-STREET. ON BALK AND TO ARRIVB Whlto Tartarian Oata ■ Black Tartarian Oata Heavy Feed Oats (whole and crushed) Seed and Feed Barloy (Feed) Vetches, Field Peas and Beans' White and Rod Tuscan and Purple Straw Seed Whoat New Zealand and Sydney Malzo (whole and crushed) Cocoanut and LlnßOed Oilcake Pressed Meadcw and Oaten Hay Oaten and Wheaton Chair, Bran and Sharps Linseed, Memp, and Canary Seed Coarse, Fine, and Rock Bait Bonedust of all grades Guano—Peruvian, Huon, and Long Island Grass and Clover Seods Turnip—Purple Top, Green Top, Champion Swede, White Globe, &a New Zealand Flax and Tow, Cocoanut Fibre A new importation of first-class Bulbs, Garden and Flowor Seeds of all descriptions Seed and Hating Potatoes Ornamental, Fruit, and Forest Trees, Flowering fihiubs, &c, from the celebrated nursery of Mr. C. S. McDonald; Newmarket. HESKETH & AITkEN. 1W" IQ H T SU 1 L CONTRACT. All persona in the City or Suburbs requiring tho services of the present Contractor at the UEDUOKD RATES should make early application to G. WILSON", at his residence. Nelson-street, or under cover, addraesed "G. Wilson, Night Soil Contractor. City Connoll Oflloee." BARC4AIJNS I—Ladies,Dear1 —Ladies, Dear in mind tnat Wiixiams has opened up another lot oC Fresh Goods, which he intends to sell cheap. The beat and cheapest lot of Ladies' Under clothing In Auckland; the best assortment of Real and Imitation Maltese Laoe: a nice lot of Lace and t-'llk Ties, Neck Frillings; a nice assortment otWßilt and Black Brooches and Bar rings cheap. Toadies from tho country would do well to buy their goodeat Wllliamß's Cheapest House in Town, foot of Grey-street, four doors above Market Entrance. Open till 9 o'clock p.m. A UCKL.AND KAG COMPANY DAKBY-STRKKT, AUCKLAND. Open on FRIDAY and SATURDAY in each week for tho Purchase Of all kinds of HAGS, METAL, fee, FOR CASH TAYLOR'S PATENT SEWING MACHINES Abb Simple to Learn. Quiet in Action, Not liable to get out of order. Pobskhb large and easily threaded Shuttles. N o Difficulty In getting Needles and Extras TAYLOR'S PATENT SEWINQ MACHINES should bb Inspected by all doHironß of pro onring a Thoroughly Good Mnohlne. Also, to bo had at Low Prices, TWISTED LOOP-STITOH MACHINES Of Best Construction, tar Aobnt i T. PEACOCK, Optician, Spectacles, Telescopes, MioroßOOpos, Barometers, JXlnotrio Bells, &o. Instruments and Machines Repaired, SHORTLAND • STREET, (Opposite the Post-ofloe>. ■ riHRYSTON POULTRY YARDS, V> LAKK TAKAPUNA, O. Robertson, Proprietor. IMPOETKB AND BREEDER OF t Langehanß Brahman, lißht and dark Cochins, buff and blaok Spanish,blaolc and-white Houdoiiß Pollards, white orosted Ham burgs, Oliver and and spangled, goldon pencilled DAILY EXPKCIED t Pekin Ducks Sultans Plymouth Rooks and Leghorns Kggs and Fowls forwarded to all parts oE tho Colony on receipt of order. My strains of Poultry are the best procurable. KgKB for Hatching in Season. A few young Ohloks ready for delivering from theabovo. Send stamped envelope for circular and price list. Visitors Welcome.—Sundays expected. mo • imAJt-URs, ukocers, and JL OTHBRB. A supply of MARCui WARD & O0:'S GOODS has just been opened at the Stab Office, inspection of which is respectfully in vited The Goods consists of Ornamental Cabdb ot variona descriptions and the Latest Patterns, suitable for Almanacs, Business Notifications and Advertising purposes generally. |^ V i'O BATH VJT to Roth's Publlo Het, Cold, and Shower Baths, Victoria-street East. Charge, Ons Shilling. Open all week days from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday Mornings from 6 till 10 a.m. The Bath-rooms are all private, and supplied with every convenience, Turkißh towels, fleßh and hair brushes, combs, respirators, BOapß, fco. Select bath-rooms (private) for Ladies evory day, at all hours, with female attendance. One Shilling. Please note the address! Victoria street Hast, above the Greyhound Hotel, and next tho Cheap Bedding and FurnltureiMart Annkland t -VTOTICK.-SKLLING OFF I jji great reduction in drapery Fob Three Weeks Only. Preparatory to Removing to New Premiseß now Building. Come and See 11 Note the address : J. HEAPB, Upper Symonds-street. m a. Jo a k s Begs to Inform the inhabitants of Auckland and Its vicinity that he has opened a HAIRDRESSiSK'S SHOP IN West Queen-street. HAIRDREBBINO; Men. 6d; B&yb, 3d. /JTUCKLAND PICTURE = FRAMING! "^ AND GILDING DEPOT: J. R. Dk COURCEY Begs to notify to his old friends and the general publlo that he has undertaken the Management of the above Establishment, where GILDING, PICTURE-FRAMING, MOUNTING, Sx., In all its branches will be undertaken at prices defying competition. 1 ESTIMATES GIVEN. A Largo Stock of Mouldings, Picture-framing Materials, and Pictures of every description always on hand. QUKKN-3TRKK11. JPMOTIQN OF WAKEFIBLD-BTEKKT.



Public Notices. OCTOR TENNANT has REMOVED his Dispensary and Suhqeky to Hewin's Buildings, Welleßley-atrcet. Hours of attendance:—9 to 10 a.m., 1 to 2, and 7 to 8 p.m. Private Residence: Symonflg-Btreot. OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS, W. Philispp3 & Son, 95 & 97, Queen-street, Auckland, N.Z., IMPORTERS of PAPKKHAN SINGS, Panel Deooratlons, aLA!..3—Polished. Sllvsred, and Rough Plate English and Continental Sheet, Photo graphio, Glass Shades. WHITK LEA D, Colours, Oil, VARNIBHRS Brashes, Mixed Paints. Carson's Antlcor roslve and Patent Silicate Paints. M O U L UIN G S-Gilt, Stained. Veneere 1, for Picture Frame and Room Decorationß, Fancy i Frames for Cabinet and C.D.V. Piotukks of every description in great variety Scraps—Photos and Coloured. Albums for Photos, Scraps, &c, &0., &o. Cutout or Overlay Mounts, all sizes: Cabinet and C.D.V. Mounts; Artists' Requisites. W. P. & S. having always on hand tho largest stock of the above goods In the North Island of Now Zealand, are able to oxoouto either whole sale or retail orders on the most favourable I terms. Samples of Papßrhangings from open stock, or of original packages, sent on applica tion. Now settlers in Auckland should inspect our stock of Paperhanglngs and Pictures bofore fitting up their new homes; they will find some thing to suit the means of everyone, W. PHILLIPPS & SON, QPBBN-BTRBBT. AUCKLAND. POTATOES 1 POTATOES! POTATOES The undersigned have In stook I— PuiMK Waikat'o Table Potatoes PltlMK CANTERBURY DO hobahtown seed do • Flukes Abblbat Kidneys Taylok's Kidneys Jaokbon'b Kidneys, &0., &c, &o. They are also prepared to supply, in any qtian tity, their oolebrated MIXTURE FOR ROOT CROPS and MIXTUKB FOR GRKKN OROPB. the use of which has produced such remarkable results as to need no comment. Also, all kinds of Boneduflt and Guano, In any Quantity. W J. HURST & CO., 101, QUEEN.BTBKKT. EARTHENWARE. mHB BEST AND CHEAPEST . 1 ASSORTMENT IN AUCKLAND. •3 __ ' 55 5 Q. BROWNIN(3 (LateJ.B,Franolß), £ O 267, Qoben-strekt, ffi Near the Market, Kntranoo. Established 18 6S. . FANOr GOODS. C CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.! J CHRISTMAS PRESENTS I HENRY PRTRY, JEWKLIEK AND DIAMOND SETTER. Viotoria-street (A tow steps from Queen-street, opposite Royal Mail Hotel). N,B.—H.P. has ci ohoice Stook of the Latest Novelties In Jewellery, Watches, eta, suitable for Christmas Presents, always on hand. Re pairs neatly exeouted on the premises, and orders promptly attended to. For Sale, mo CAPITALISTS AND INVESTORS. Several first-lass City Properties For Sale, Full particulars from S. X, HUGHES. Jtm., Land Agent, Vnloan Lane. FOR SALE, all that desirable and com pact little Property, situated at Mangere (about 7 miles from Auckland), containing about II acres, together with cottage, dairy, co w-ened, and out-houan.B. Tho coil is first-class, and can not be surpassed ; all thoroughly tllo drained, fenced and subdivided into paddooks, crops, and well-Bheltered orchard. Facilities for fish ing, bathing, &<\ Good metalled Road. A charming position for a country residence or a capital market garden. Price £525.-1). F. Evans, Estate Agent, Queen-street. (343) |H O R S ALE. PONSONBY-Splendid allotment, having a frontage of 133 feet to Poneonby Terrace by 100 feet deep, all fenced and planted with choice fruit trees, flowers, vegetables, &c, together with New Cottage, well, pump, &c &c., for £380.—D. F, Evans, Estate Agent, Queen-street. . * (319) lp O R SALE, Claronce-Btroet, Ponsonby — Nice Verandah Cottage, wth tank, &c.; Allotment, 10 feet frontage, fenced and planted; £176.—D. F. Bvanß. Estate Agent. '■ : . ' Xp O R ~~8 a L E. IRELAND-STREET, Freeman's Bay-A Nice Verandah Cottage, four roomß. good well, pump, fee Price, only £185.-D. F..Evans, Estate Agent, Queen-street. . 1/1 OR SALE, all that magnificent Corner I? Allotment, Franklin Road and Kngl&nd ptreßt, about 91 x 101, planted with ornamental trees, &c. This is, without exception, the best in the c vicinity both at present for a villa residence, and prospectively as a grand business site.—D. if. Erans, Estate Agent, Queen-street. ■ 3jj4_ TTIOR ABSOLUTE SALE.—A compact JD and thoroughly well finished Villa, situa ted in Beresford-Btreet, near Pitt-street, contain ing six-rooms, replete with almost every con venience ; such as cupboard, register grate, oven, gas and water laid in, sink, bricked yard, frontage to two streets, good view, &c, &c.; in fact, very desirable place, and well worthy the attention of those wishing to purchase a house within the city.—D. F. Evans, EBtate Agent, next" Herald " Qoaan-street, 'IjTOR SALE, bale-street, Freeman's Bay, X! House of 5 rooms; well finished, and in good order; fitted with register grates, oven, etc £250.-1). F. Evans, Estate Agent, Qaeen street. 322. PONSONBY ROAD-Cottage^rooms, good order; allotment 66 x 107 (leasehold for 22 years, ground rent £5 per acre). First rate [position. Price only £200.—D. F. Evans, Estate Agent, Queen-street. 342 VTORTHCOTE (Stokers Point)— Buil- d ing Allotments about 66x290, at £60 each, or 3 lots for £170.—D. F. Evans, Estate Agent, Queen-Btreet. 3 9. GRaFTON ROAD!—Comfortable Dwelling of eight rooms, &c very desir able, with good Allotment about 36 x 200. Price, £130, of which £250 can remain at 8 per cent— D. F. Evanß, Estate Agent, Queen-street. 33i 3 ALMAIN, North Shore, about 2 miles from New Wharf (pokes' Point), a nloe Lot of 17 Acres; part in cultivation; a splendid piece of bush, consisting of ti-tree, rimu, eto., etc. Price, £10 an acre,—D. F. Evans. Estate Agent, Quosn-Btraet. 324, OUNT EDEN ROAD - Splendid Business Premises in first-class position. The building is Quite now and well finished; gas and other comforts. A good investment. Price only fIOOO.-D. F. Evans. Estate Agent, Queen-street. 341 SUBURBAN STORE for Sale,—A first rate bußineßa for Bale in one of the besfof Auckland suburbs; the position ia second to none; a splendid opening; full particulars from D. F. Kvrdb. K)Btate Agent. Auckland. 325. BUILDING ALLOTNEaTS-Newton Road, 10s; Mount Eden Road, large allot ment; Wellesley-street. £5; Sarsfleld-Btreet, 30s; Sprlng-Btreet, ZOs, 255, and 10s; Wood- Btreet, 429 6d per foot.-D. F. Evans, Estate Agent. Qneen-Btreet. FRANKLIN ROAD—.Handsome Villa Residence, containing 7 rooms, scullery, eto.; thoroughly well finished, and replete with almost every convenience; splendid position. Price £550.—D. F, Evans.Kstate Agent, Queen street. (337 VTEWXON ROAD.—Two comfortable ±y detached Houses (one of 8 rooms, and one of i rooms), in good order; well, etc.; on two allotments; to be sold in one lot. Price £525.— D. F. Evans. Katate Agent, Queen-street. f^LKJNJtSURN, Ponsonby—Marine Villa \JT Residence For Silo. The house oonaists of 2 rooms, each 16 x 16,2 each H x 14,118 x 12, and five small bed-rooms, all fitted with gas, registers, ovene, etc. Splendid large allotment, mostly planted with fruit trees, &a, having frontages to three streets, situated near the water Bide—grand view. This property is so eltuated that it is bound to enhance in value. The owner, is leaving this charming locality Bololy through business matters. Price, orly £675 —D. V. Evans, Estate Agent, Queen-street, (321) XTEVV NORTH KOAD-a nice House JL™ of 6 rooms, and allotment 35 x 200; garden, out-houso", tea. Cheap. Only £330. —D. V. Evans, Estate Agent, Queen-street. (SB7IB PARK ROAD-Two Houses, almost new and in first-class order, containing 6 rooms each, registered grates, ovenn, tanks, etc., on allotment 50 x 190; nico garden, good position. Price for the lot, only £550.—D. F. Evans, Estate Agent. Queen-atreet. (353) jm t) R ' S A L E. WELLINGTON. STREET - a new, well, finished and handsome six-roomed House; allot ment 33 x 125; garden, &c. Price, only £460, oi which £275 can Btand at 7 per cent. D. F. EVANS. J364) Estate Agent. Qneen-Btreet, riOALI COAL! COAL! WHAU WHAU COAL MINES, WHANGAREI. OFFICE! NO.-8, LOWER QUKEN-STKEKT. W. S L OAN E, » AGENT.



Ecclesiastical. RIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, FRANKLIN ROAD. The Annual Soiree will be held TOWIGHT, Dooember 13. Tea in School-room at 6 30. Public Meeting in Church. Addresses by Re\r». J. l/jng, H. K. Dewebury.T. uodgaon, and J. Guy. Chair taken at 7.30. Tickets, Is (it. Calls. "\l EW GOLDEN BELTGOLDMININO 1M COMPANY (Umitkd). A Call (the third) of 6d per Share has bßen made by tho Directors ot the above Company, payable to the undersigned, at the Office ct the Company, Shortland ■ street, Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, 14th December, 1881. F. A. WHITE, Manager. Auckland, 25th November, 1881 Electoral, TO THE ELECTORS UF THK WHAU BIDING OF THE EDEN COUNTY, Oentlemkn,—HaviriK decided to again solicit your suffrages intheonsuing Election of a Mem ber to roproßont yon in tho Kdcn County Conn oil, and having been requested to address the i Electors in tbo Mount noakill portion of tbe Riding, I shall bo glad to meet the Electors there on the evening of 'IUKSDAY, thelSlth instant, .at 7.30 p.m., in the Publio School* house. -' ■ v ■» JAMK3 J. "DIBNAN. Tenders. T>OADS, NORTH ISLAND. REPAIRS TO GREAT SOUTH ROAD, Pnblio Works Office, Auckland, 29th November, 1881. Written Tenders will ba received at this omoe until noon of SATURDAY, 17th Decem ber. 1881, for Carting Metal for Repairs to Great South Road. Specifications and Conditions of Contract can be seec at this Office. Tenders muat be addressed to tha Bon. the Minister for Pablio Works. Auckland, and marked outside, " Tender for Carting Metal." The lowest or any Tonder will not necessarily be accepted. By command. (Signed) W. H. HALES, District Engineer. ■RO4DS, NORTH ISLAND. REPAIRS TO rUKEKOHE-WAItTKU BOAD. Public Works Offloo, Auckland, 29th November, 1881. Written Tenders will bo received at this office until noon of SATURDAY, 17th December. 1881, for certain repairs to the Pukekohe-Waiuku Head. Specifications and conditions of contract can bo seen at this office, at the Railway Station, Pakekohe; at the Poatofflce, Waiuku; and on application to the Secretary of the Waiuku and Mankn Road Boards. Tenders must be ad dressed to the Hon. the Minister for Publio Workß, Auckland, and marked outside, " Ten der for Repairs to Pukekohe-Waiuku Road." The lowest or any tender will not neoessarily be accepted. By command, (Signed) W. H. HALES, Dißtriot Engineer. "OOADS, NORTH ISLAND. Pablio Works Offloo, Auckland, 10th December, 1881, Separate Written Tenders will be reoeived at this office nntil noon of FRIDAY, 30th No vember. 1881, tor the Construction ot a Bridge at Drury Creek and at Craig's Creek, the Great South Road, County of Mannkau. Plans and Specifications, and Conditions oC Contract can be seen at this office, at the Public Works Office, Hamilton, and at the Warden's Office, Thames. Tenders must be addressed to the Hon. the Miniater for Publio Works, Auckland, and marked outside, ""Tender for Drory Creek Bridga Contract"' and "Tender for Craiit's Creek Bridge Contract" respectively. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be ac cepted. By command. (Signed) W. H. HALES. Dißtriot Engineer. DOADB, NORTH ISLAND. BRIDGE PAINTING CONTRACT. Public Works Office, Auckland. 10th December, 1891. Written Tenders will bo received at this office until noon of FRIDAY, 30th December, 1831, for Sere wing-up and Painting Road Bridge over the Walk&to River, at Hamilton. Plans, Specifications, and Conditions of Contraot can be seen at this office, at the Publio Works Office, Hamilton, and »t the Warden's Office, Thames. Tenders must be addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Publio Works, Auckland, and marked outside, "Tender for Painting Hamil ton Bridge." The lowost or any tender will not necessarily be aooepted. By oommand* Signed) W. H. HALES, • District Engineer. Bankruptcy in o aces. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND. NORTHERN DIBTRIOT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors) Act, 1876." and the several Acts amend ing the same, and of the Bankruptcy of FnEDMUCK ASHTON LINCOLN, Of Pon- Bonby, near the City of Auckland, Agent, a Debtor. Notloe is hereby given' that a sufficient number of Creditors of the said Frederick Ash oti Lincoln not having attondod tho first moot ing ot Creditors, appointed to be held t tho Supreme Court-houße, in thelOity ot Anokland, on Saturday, the 10th day of December instant, at 12 o'clock noon, or at the adjournment thereof, on Monday, the 12th day of December instant, at the same place and hour, tho Registrar has, In pursuance ot the 16th Section of the " Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," appointed Thomas Macffarlane, Esquire, of Auckland, Certificated Accountant in bankruptcy, to be Creditors Trustee of the property 'of tha said Frederick Aehton Lincoln; and the said Thomas Maoffiir lane has signified to the Registrar, in writing, his acceptance of the said trusteeship. Dated this 12th day of December, 1881. HENRY C. BREWER, Registrar. G. T. Keetlbv, Queen-street, Auckland, Debtor's Solicitor. FTHE SUPREME COHRT.OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and tbe several amendments thereof, and in the matter of the Bank ruptcy of Thomas Craig, of Auckland, Bottler, a Debtor. Notice is hereby Riven that at a First Meeting of Creditors of the said Thomas Craig, held in the Buildings of the Supreme Court on MON DAY, the 12th day of December, one thousand olght hundred and eighty-one, at the honr of eleven o'clock in the forenoon, Thomas Macflar lano, of Auckland, Certificated Accountant in Bankruptcy, was eleoted Creditors' Trustee of the property of the said Debtor: and that the said Thomas Macfiarlane has intimated to the Registrar, in writing, his aoooptanoe of the said Office* Dated at Auckland this 12th day of December, mU G. W. BASLEY, ' Deputy Registrar. JohkM. Aibxandkb, Bank Buildings, Solid-' tor for the Debtor. "vrOTICE.—New Shop next door to Mr JJI Honriokßon, Grocer, corner of Hepburn and Napier streets, Freeman's Bay.—Mus Murphy (relict ot the late Captain Thomas Murphy) wishes to inform her friends and the general publio that she has Opened the Pre mises at the above address, with a choioe selec tion of Fancy Drapery, Hosiery, and Gloves; alao, a good assortment of China, Glass, and Fancy Ware, &c, and hopes by prompt atten tion to orders, combined with moderate charges, to secure a share if tholr patronage and sup port. Vf OTIUE O~F REMOVAL. Mkssbb H. and J. BINSTKD wish io Inform the inhabitants of Ponsonby. and its environs, that they have removed to those spacious new nnsmtoM faoina the foot ot Victorla-Mroet, WmL to be wown as Billington's Buildings; where they hops to merit a continuance ot past favours. Y^l C T O R I A HOUSE H. A. COLSON, BTATIONKR AND BOOKSELLER, VIOIOKIA-BTBKKT. AirCKLANIJ, CoTUHr Ol Hobwn-stre&t, Christmas and New Year Cards, Sochetfl, Dlarlef, l}eak«. Rooks, tec, in great variety. Very moderate prices.



j Amusements. "DEMUEKA aiRLS' SCHOOL* i ACONC E B ?" WiU be hold In this School, Ok THURSDAY. DECEMBER 15TS, 1881, To begin at 7.30. Admission-Ono Shilling /CALEDONIAN GAMES,- NEW YEAR'S DAY. ELLEESLIE GARDENS. ' HIGHLAND FLING. BAGPIPES. XC. : . Partloß interested in the Gunes are requested to apply to cwilus. . KUeralieGMdenfc. ; A GRAND AND # FAISCY^ - A. FAlß,nnder the Patronage of e~y«*2f. 1 ReT. FathorFynes. VicpCopitala, JjJftW of the Dlooosc.fn aid of tno BnUtog gnttdor Wg . New Church of St. BeDed"\ T £« w&s' ™" .5? • " oponed at Mr RA-iTitAy's NEW Wf^SHß^ g . Qucen-etreet. on WEDNESDAY, to art « Decembor.at 2.80 p.m., by the Very Hey, H. J. promlßCtl to^Wtm]* 1 articles ot Fancy Worn, or oUier Goods,, a» ~ ' respectfully requested to.* 604.1^.8^^ Satcbday Next, the 18th Instant, to »ny 01W9 following Ladies of Commlttea :— Mrs O'Brien MrsO'iuUlvM MrnMuhoney Mrs Darby Mrßßrophy MreLanagan ■ . MrsMahon Mrspignan. > - Mrsßoylan MwLewlMOn , MrsO'iJOWd MrgLarklß .■.,;< Mrs Mclntyro MraHaslam ~.<■ O. MAHOK. Hon. Seo. Church Committee^, - 3 T^kUNKDIN ENTERTAINMENT.' , 10 000 MKMBKBS AT 10 s*BAOH* : Second M 0 Second 125 , - Third • ZOO Third «•• 8U - oSerVimVTded)" 700 Others (divided)-J7O 5e00na'.......... iB6O Second .- »» . oSTd'lVided):: 350 OthereT^Videail J2O aim ! ««?6 •■' By Letter only," with two stampa enclosed - for replies. Pleaao send P.O. iWers, ,,BM* ;^ Notes, or Cheques-with la orange added* . bat under no oircupistanoetf : will Begwtorea j Letters be accepted, and address— ■ ADA MANTUA, Cbto of Mr Abraham, Box 331. PoatOOoe, DUNBUItf. , ■ .'• Four First amount to HSM) Hjoh tiyW&g* Four Second „ „ iSiOOOJ- be won with One Four Third „ „ ,&60j Ticket; __ TjT 0 Kl'H S H 6 X E. STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM ! 'f, STRAWBERRIES AJND CREAM 1 . WILLOW GROVE GARDENS, ' Dbtonpoet. ' The undersigned having taken the Rbova Gardens, troste that by Btriot attention^ business, and by supplying Fruit Of the beM ~ , quality, to merit a fair share of public patron . age. *^*— **?, Aii a r Tka, Coffse, and Other Rkfbehhment • at shortest notioe. , ! Swings, town, Splendid Shade. F. g, WELLS, . \: STRAWBERRIES AND ORE AM. Visitors to Northoote oan'ba supplied by Mra Lind, Bar View Gardens, with Strawberries and V; Cream in abuadanoe; also. Tea, Coffee, and other refreshments. %» G^deiM to fwt «o- ■ Dass anything in the district. Pionlo Parues have every facility for pleasure. are oomfortable sheds, swings, and other amuse mente for the ohUdren.iand all perfectly sooura - from the buu'b rays. All refreshments vary ■ cheap, i ■'■■■■- " ■'■'■ '■ . XI - '.< Masonic. ; ,-■■,; ;; -~-.r; "m T ODGB • MANUKAU, No, 686, -S.O, MASONIC HALL, ONBHUNC3A. The above Lodee will otlebrate their Annual ■ Installation ot Officers by a Fancy Dress Ball on I TUESDAY, the 20th December, 188 L Dancing to commence at 9. Tickets, 10s 6d each; to be had from the Offloers of the Lodge. . A. KOBB. i . , Sooretary, ' ; Educational. a WELLESLEY- STREET EVENING CLASSES. Sepahate fob Males and Fejiales, Second Quarter commences on MONDAY, V OctoberSrd. i s Classes for Ladies will meet on Monday and , Wednesday, from 8 p.m. to 8 jj.m, *. Second Series of Lectures i "EPOCHS OF ENGLISH HISTORY." Feet 10a per Quarter, In advance. Medical. | : : L__: —J— — ■—, i; - A WANT S UEPIIED. | BOTANIC DISPENSARY, 163, QCKBN-SIItEET. MESSItS. NEIL & CLIFFORD, MBDIOAr.UBKBALIfiTS, OF GEOliaK-STEBET, , DCNBDIIf, [BBTABLISBED 1875] Have Opened a Branch Dieitohauy in Auok.-. , land, at tho above tiddross, nest to Mr Wlso man's new premisoe, where THE PEOPLE'S MHDICINB, &. Choice and Well-seleoted Stock of British and Amerioan Horbs (hitherto unobtainable In Auok- | land) can now be 'aad at prices within the reach of ell. Among our well-known and far-famed rome- * dies oar BLOOD PUKIITIHItt deijorves speoial I mention, boing unequalled by anything hitherto I known by that nf.rao; also, ' ' ' ■. THE HALM OF GILKAD, for Colds, Bronchitis, and Asthma; together with Tonic and Nervine. Liver Tonio, Worm Tonic, Coicpnßltion l Jowdor. Bpica and Stomach Bitters, Dandelion Coffee, Dande.lon Pills, and a great variety o.[ specialties of sterling merit. Dispensary open daily from 9a. tn. till 8 p,m. ' Consultations, either personal nr y letter! I FBKIC OV OHAHBK. " QHOULD BB INiBVJKKY HOUSE,'*. . CRAWFORD'S SARSAP AX I L li 'A .'•;' TO W I C . ■'"' la an invaluable remedy tor Nervousness, Oiddl , ness, Low Spirits, Indigestion, Headache, Ohronio Oiorrhoea. Impoverished Blood, | General Debility Neuralgia, Pimples 'and 7 ,■: Blotches on the face, Eruptive diseases of tha j Jkin, &o.; and an an APPBTIZKK, it stands unrivalled, lit never disturbs the most delicate stomach, but in moat oa«es greatly anista DIGESTION and ASSIMILATION of aU NUIIUiMKNT. BUSINESS MEN, GOOD TEMPLARS, and others will find in it a long-felt wanfr as A RKBTORATIVE and STIMOLANX of great , power, without havlUß.resort to INTPiXICATINO LIQUOBS. To Pueifv thb Blood, CRAWFORD'B SAR SA P A RIL LA T O WIQ ' IB oeri,fil»)y superior to most ot the medicines gold for this purpose, and by its Judioloou use many a serious Ulness might be averted, and bnndrede save themselves a lot of sufiorioK and expense tbey now incur tbronga neglecting to take notice ot many little disorders that a few doses of this TONIO would speedily remove; it Is VERY PLEASANT TO TAKE, and being compounded of only Harmless Drags, may be taken by anyone, however DELICATE, with SAFIOT and BEN BEIT, ' \;:;i',\ , Prepared oaly by G R A W F OK D^ PHAKMACKUXICAL QpMttT, N E W T UN. . AtfflKlAND. . -l ' V . ' .■'■■.•' " Sold In Bottlea at sfi. Each," '