TELEGRAMS.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

COROMANDEL, this day, SUPPOSED FATAL FIRE.

Another fire has occurred at Whangapoua, «nd a man is reported burnt to death. Dr Hovell has been sent for to hold an inquest, but no confirmatory intelligence has been yet received of the fact. Constable Hobson went to Whangapoua this morning to in vestigate matters.

THAMUS, this day,

Waiter aubi Tribute.—A crushing of 320 tons from the Waitekauri tribute yielded 1282 ozs., which was brought down from Waitekauri by Mr G. M. Corbett, the manager. The retort burst at a critical time, owing to the extra pressure of heat, and at least 2OOozs of gold were lost in conse quence. In addition to the above, a re totting of 200ozs will be lodged In the Bank of Hew Zealand to-day. Southern Cross.—76ozß. lOdwts. Moanataira.—l3lozs. smile of fortune.—l96oz3.

WAITEKAUM, No. 3.—930z8, Goldkn Cross.— 3840z5.

RUSSELL, yesterday.

A Mulling match was rowed to-day by W. A damson's boat, built hy E. Cook, and A.McKenzie's boat, built by Nicholson, for £5 aaide. It resulted in an easy win for Adamson.

(PER PRESB AGENCY.)

NEW PLYMOUTH, this day.

TE WHITI STiLL A POWER.

The Urenni correspondent to "ITaranaki Herald" writes:—"l hear that Te Whiti, through his son (who visited his father in gaol), has ordered all natives back to Parihaka, The natives who gave me this information cannot say when they arc to go back, bat it is evident that Te Whiti is iv communication with his people outside."

WELLINGTON, Friday, A alight shock of earthquake wasfelt here at 7 o'clock this morning. A public meeting, convened by the Mayor, was held to-night to discuss tho question regarding the recent fine imposed on Chinamen for playing fan-tan. 800 per sons were present, and the Mayor presided. Tho following resolutions were carried : - "That the circumstances connected with tho first conviction under the Gaming and Lotteries Act, 1881, which took place on Nov. 22, are of that peculiar character that in the opinion of this meeting they should be brought under the notice of the Government." Also it was decided to petition bis Excellency, praying for the remission of the fine inflicted by the Bench. A deputation was appointed to wait upon the Minister of Justice to furnish any lur tber information that may be required.

WELLINGTON, this day.

ANOTHER EARTHQUAKE,

A heavy shock of esrthquako was felt here at nine minujya to eleven last night. It was of lone duration; direction, north to soutb, accompanied by a loud tumbling noise.

KING TAWHIAO.

The Government has received tho fol lowing telegram :—" Auckland, —Tawhiao writes that he is coming to Alexandra to act as judge at sports and races on Monday next."

CHRISTCHURCH, Friday,

The font presented to the Cathedral by the late Dean Stanley was placed in position to-day. It is in memory of bJB_ brother, Captain Owen Stanley, who hoisted the British flag at Akaroa in 1840 in anticipa tion of the French. It bears a suitable in scription, and a verse commemorating the event.

DONtfDIN, this day. Mr G.M. Bell purchased Wainui station, with 5,000 acres adjoining, for £50,000.

ROBBERIES.-IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES.

Constables Jones and Bernard searched the house of Frederick Zanc after bis arrest this morning, and found two cart loads ot linen stolen from clothes, varieties oi other articles of almost every description, about 70 pairs of boots, thoes, slippers, and shoemaker's tools. These have been owned by Messrs Garrett Bros, and have beed valued roughly at £40. Two loads of timber which have been stolen. The police aro anxious that persons whose clothes lines have been stripped, should call at the station for the purpose of identifying them.

PRAYING FOR HEALTH.

BOMB Rsm&rkable Instances of the Hkaling Power of Faith.

A WHITER in the "Saturday Boview" says:—"This healing power of faith, which doctors arc day by day admitting more as a reality, throws light ou the popularity of the miracle wells and healing shrines on the continent, and forbids us to condemn as mere random lying the tales that are told of the astonishing cares effec ted by them. There are many such pil grimage wells in Scotland cited by Mr Grogor, although thoir healing efficacy was supposed to be an inherentvirtuointhe water and not "dependent on the favour of a saint. Some of thesa wells were surrounded by stones shaped like the several parts of the human body, called the " eye-stone," the " boad-stone," and so on; and it was a necessary part of the treatment, after wash ing with water, to rub the part affected against the stone that bore the same form. This la the superstition of the Vui-stone, in the New Hebrides. Some offering was always left behind by those who tried the curing powers of the water, even if it were only a rag from the patient's clothes. These ributes were hung np near the well, and everyone abstained from disturbing them, as it was believed that whoever did to would get the disease that had been cured to the former patient. Just the same sort of thing was done as early as the time of the Bomans. Votive offerings of bands, feet, almost every part of the body, have been excavated in the island sacred to vEsculapius in the Tiber. The mode of cure in vogue then, however, was for the patient to go to sleep on the sacred spot, when it was revealed to him in a vision what he must do to insure recovery. Among the cures for the .whooping-cough, which are very numerous and improbable, we do not observe one which was in favour in some parts of Scotland. This was to sew a live caterpillar betweee pieces of flannel, and wrap it round the patient's throat, leaving raom for the animal to crawl round. By the time the grub died the whooping-cough was cured. Three roasted 'mice were an infallible cure for the whooping-coogb. The same remedy is still much esteemed in Norfolk. There, however, swallowing one mouse is considered enough. The charming of warts is one of those perfectly unreasonable modes of cure that often prove efficacious when medical treat ment fails. Dr. Carpenter cites as an in stance of this strange truth the case of a girl who was cured of twelve warts by a friend who merely counted them, and then with an aiv of importance wrote the number down on a paper, assuring her by Sunday they would all have disappeared. And so it proved. By the day named they were all gone, though the girl's father, bimsolf a surgeon, had before tried to re move them with caustic and other applica tions in vain. If so very simple a prescrip tion was enough to charm away a dozen of these unpleasant excrescences, wo cannot wonder that the more elaborate forms of exorcism here enumerated should prove equally efficacious. In Switzerland the approved mode of charming a wart is to rub it with a snail, and then put the snail on a thorn bush. Indeed, cbarui-ctircs for other diseases are not by any means ob solete. In Yorkshire it is still believed that a set of mole's feet tied in a bag and worn round the neck keeps away cramps. And it is quite accepted as a fact by some per sons that to carry a potato in the pocket secures immunity from rheumatism. These cures, like the miracle wells,prove that the will, it concentrated in sufficient force, has the power to cure any local affection of the body. The most remarkable case of I his on record is the way in which the Prince of Orange cured the garrison of Breda of the scurvy by sending them a small vial of a decoction of camomile, wormwood and camphor. It was diluted with a gallon of water to every three drops of the tincture, and served out as medicine to the sufferers, who from that day began to recover.

Always goes round with a long face: An alligator. ' The man who knows the most is not al ways an owing man.

MR. BRYCE AT PARIHAKA.

(BY TELEGRAPH.—O iVN CORRESPONDENT,)

PLANS FOR *HE FUTURE.

PUNGAREHU, this day,

Mr Bryck, accompanied by Col, Roberts, left for Opunake last evening. Ela Visit would appear to be solely in connection with native affairs, rather than military matters. He visited Faribaka with his secretary and interpreter, and informed the natives that he intended to survey into sections the whole of the land lying between Stoney River and the YVaingongoro; that the portion to seaward of the new road would be solely for the Europeans, and that inland would be fortbe occupation of Europeans and Maoris; that a suitable quantity would be left for their cultivations, and the remainder let to Europeans, so as to complete the occupa tion ; that the proceeds of leases would be handed over to the natives after deducting expenses. Mr Bryce then deprecated the return of any of the natives who had been dcported,and urged upon theowncrßofthesoil at Parihaka the necessity of keeping aloof from any Maori who attempted to return, as certain punishment would follow any such attempt at residence. It was pointed out by the natives that the crops of thoso taken away were all at Parihaka ; and that should they return for them the Parihaka people would be powerless to prevent them. It is the opinion of many Europeans that it Li the intention of Mr Bryce to des troy the natives' crops should there be any attempt at continued occupation by alien natives. '1 he question of food for the deported natives is the great embarrass ment of the Government. The natives I have spoken to appear to acquiesce in the policy of Mr Bryce concerning the law.

On his return from the village, Mr Bryee interviewed thiee natives from Pungarenu. One of these has lately returned from prison, and thin is the undoubted head of the tribe. Aunt her, his cousin, it is said, did not go, and he is only now put forward as the principal owner of the land, the reason being obrioue. This latter told your correspondent that Mr Bryce had pro mised the three of thorn 10,000 acres. The statement is, or ought to be, ridiculous, especially as the native said it was not for the tribe, but for themselves only. If this native did not go to prison, it was not his fault, as he was continually at the fonce, and escaped arrest by the disinclination of Government to take any more prisoners.

PARIHAKA. this day^ The report of the Parihaka natives con firms the supposition that Mr Bryce intends to destroy the crops of alien natives should any return. Such was the throat yesterday, The land to be taken inland of the ro*d is SOOOacresfromoach block, viz, tbc Parihaka, that of Wikingi's people, and that of Tito kowant's people, Vis not so certain that there is a promise to hand over the proceeds of the sale or lease. The natives listened in a very apn» thetic way, and made no reply, but very few know the substance 0 speeches, and many say they do not under* stand what is meant to be done. There appears to have been no information given by those who were present to those who were not, and natives say they are entirely passive andean do nothing if all is taken. Two caskn of beer were consumed yesterday and some flour brought to Parihaka. This is part of the presents of food (riven to those south by tho various tribes en route, and has been sent by the recipients to Parihaka. Your correspon dent imagines that the land to be taken is under ■ the Wes Coast Reserve Act ot last session.

MAN BURNED TO DEATH.

(BY TBLKaRAPH—OWN CORRESPONDENT),

COROMANDEL, this day. TOKATKA.— Last shift working in stopes broke down stone showing good gold. The Whangapoua catastrophe report Is confirmed of a man being burned to death; his name was Harry Jones. The building burned was called "Yankee Restaurant." The fire occurred at 2 o'clock this morning. Sergeant McMuhon is there arranging for an inquest at 4 o'clock.

INTERCOLONIAL WEATHER EXCHANGE.

SYDNEY, Friday evening.

Fine weather all over Australia, with Ilnht N.k. winds and rising Barometer. Portland— 299; Hobart—2BD; Sydney—3o.

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Amußemenw. mtJE ROMAN CATHOLIC BAZAAR WIU remain Open tilt ELBVEN O'CLOCK TO-NIGHT, And will open on next MONDAY, TUESDAY, AND WED. NESDAY EVENINGS, At 7 o'clock, remaining open till 10 o'olook each night. rvEHNPOKT HALL. .Fancy Fair. mEA, POFFBB, AND jfRUXT. ON MONDAY AND TUESDAY. In Aid of the Building Fund of the Presbyterian Church. EVERYBODY 13 INVITED, pHEAP CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. Articles remaining from the Christmas Tree on Sale in St. Matthew's Schoolroom, botween i and 6, and 7 and 8 to-day. N.B.—Any child bringing sixpence will re ceive an arUole. ALBERT HA.LL. "^ MONDAY AND TUESDAY, Deo. 26th and 27th. GRAND HOLIDAY KNTSKTAINMKNTB BY MIB3 KATK PRITCHARD", MR. JOHN HOWS, and a host of Talent. The Grahams town Naval Brigade (in character), Miss Nellie Winterton. TAMING THK BHRJCWI Favourite Charaoter Pongs by Miss Prltohard. Screen Soene—" School for Soondal. Local Songs, Fun, and Mirth. Joo MoSutaness - Accompanist. The Viotorla Band, nnder the leadership of Bandmaster F. W. Kleiber, in attendance. a. Beleot Quadrille Party after performance. Front Seats, 2/6, including Ball; Baokßeata, 1/: admission to Ball, 1/. Doors open 7.30. oommence at 8. 11 God Save the Queen" by Company, with full Band accompaniment. Too Cuokoo Notes by Mr J. MoGninness.



WH A N S O N, . OARPENTKR AOTIJOINKR, BERKBFIORD-BTRK BIT.il Auobxand, Opposite the Congregational Church. /pi repairs promptly and economically exoou ted. Estimates given. Kunerata Jnrnlshod. JOH« aUrJf ET, HOU3K, LAND, AND GKNKRAL COMMISSION AGBNT Opposite H.M.'b Ouatomdiouso, POKT.STBEiST, A'tJ CXI, A HD, HAS Al-vtays roB BtUt large Blocks oJ LAND FARMS, both ImproTeCand otherwli HOUBKB, COTTAQBB, to. OnMoetßeaaonableTennß. _ Jy. VJSI> HA M • LADDBR & BARROW HAKSR. 80 and 82, Victobia.stkkkt. Ererr Description of Ladders, Steps, Barrows, 15ro£meel8; Clothes Horaeß. Olothee Bpxee, Travellliiß Chests, &c, on hand or made to order. A liberal discount allowed to Contractors and On wholesalo order. Hhop ond Offloe Fittings, and aU kinds of Job bing Work done by experienced workmen on the shortest notice. N.8.-Laddera, Steps and Barrows lent on hire. Violins taught. One or two superior old Violins lor sale s also, a good V^oUnoollo; oliosp.



wanted. -^ « ' —>«# ■ tr . WAKTBD KNOWN-Evory one of my Shops Will bo cloned entirely On Monday and 'I ucsday next, so bo In time To night for the Wonderful Bargains.— W. H. Dftmpleh _. . ANTED, Oi&ce Boy)Stoart at figures. -K. Wooding, Book Importer, High- Btrteti AUoklandi ANTED, two Rood Improvers to the Boot Trade. Constant employment.— T> Prosßer. Queen-street. WANTED, a (smart iioy oi; iroutn handy at the Vice, bench, paint brush, or any mechanical tradet constant employment and progressive wages.—Apply office el this paptr. WaNTKD, a Fiist-clats Taiiorßas ana Improver.-Apply 3. H. Dalton, TaUor, Vlotorla-Btfcot Kant. AC* TED, n Gardener able to milk and make himself generally useful.— Appljr Partridge and WooUamß. WANTED, a iTew Boys for weeding at Komuere.—Apply Partridge and Wooll ama. i \\T ANTED, a Good Waitress, also, TT Kitchnn Maid for flrat-clula hotel; wages, 15s eaoh.—S. Hendry'e Ktgistry, Short land-atreet. WANTED, a good Farming Man for Opotikl.—Apply to Adam Laybourn, fort-street. \\ WANTED, one Lad for Stoking and * t one for Blackamith'a Shop.—Auckland Timber Company (Limited). WANTED, a General Servant.-Apply to Mrs J. Reid. No. i, Alten Road. WANTED, a good Tinsmith.—Apply T T Branston and Foniter. Albert-street. WANTED, a good General Servant for j first week fa January.—Apply to Mrs Frank Bnckland, Remnera. AjnTED, a Coach Trimmer or an Improver in that brand).—Cousins and Atkln. \\J ANTED, a Smart Youth;— Apply T T J nnotlon Hotel, Kpaom. W ANTED, two Brush Hands on Tues. day; hlghost wages given to good men. G. Kemp, Fainter, &0.. Weat-alroet, Newton. \fc ANTED~for the country, Middle- V» aged Man and WUo, without children; wlfo to cook, man to do farm work.—Apply by letter only to Alfred Bnokland. WANTED, Two Improvers to tho car pentery.—Apply to O. Tnokar. Newton t \\) ANTED, alter the holidays, a Go- Tv Tornces for three children—two boys and a girl; ages, 22 to B.—Apply, by letter, stating qualifications, salary, and rofer«ngon, to Mra L. Francis. Walheko. WANTED, a Barmaid for upstairs bar —Apply Cosmopolitan Hotel. WANTKD, an Engine-driver, one Breakdown, and one Circular Hand; also, ono Saw-sharpenor who can do smith work.—Apply John Smytho, Waltakorel Saw mill . WANTED, a good General Servant; ens who can cook and wash.-Mrs Batger. Monnt Kden. W" ANTED, to sell 2, 3,4, 5,8-Button Light Fanoy Coloured Kid Gloves. 2a a pair, less than trade price.—W. Kyro.Kid Glove Depot. Vlotorla-street. X\l ANTED Known—Christmas Boots 1 II —Ladies' Sewn Prunella Boots, 6s 6d; real hand sewn do, 8s; Kid Boots, 4s 6d and 6s (3d; Infant's Shoes, Is Cd, at Dampler's, WANTED, Boarders ; single room, 18/; double bed d;i. 15* (washing inolnded). T. Spltsburg. Soaflelcj view. Grafton Road. AIJTED—A Gentleman wants a Boy from 8 to iv years of ago: will educate and bring him up to a mercantile business.— Apply by letter to ABO, Star ofllco. WANTJID KNOWN, William Gadd Is now soiling a oholco stock of all kinds of Fruit. Bananas, 4d pec Ib, cheapor by bunch; Cocoanntcs 2d oaoh, none batter.—Note the address, Corner of Victoria and Neteon- Btreota. WANTED- Come and see the Christ mas Holiday Bargains 1 Including: Rib bons, Flowers, Soarves, Hats, Perfamory, Brooches, &c, &c. at Dampler a. WANTED, Tenders for 3-roomed Cot tage.—Plans, &c at New Zealand Timber Company,) Jaeger and Parker's old ofllco. Tenders to be closed 31st December. WANTED KNOWN—A Grand Christ mas Tree may be well filled at a small cost, from tho Bd and la stalls of tho London Arcade. Just unpacked, an immense assort ment of New German Toys. ___ WANTfcD, early in January, an ex perienced Servant: mußt be a good plain oook and laundress. Wages.lZs per week. —For address apply this office. A»rANTED KNOWN — The London V* Aroado will bo Open on Monday, toth. WANTED KNOWN, that Mrsfladley has a large assortment of Pinafores, Children's Costumes, and Ladles' Underoloth tog.—Hobflon-atreet,near Wollealey-streot. A NTEXT KN 0 WN- To-ni B ht' Grapes, Figs, Plums, Blaokberries; Gooseberries, Cucumbers, &0,, So. To-night1 —IL Upgoombo, Qneen-atreet. WANTED KNOWN—There are 600 patrs of good Tweed Trousers to bo sold at J. Cosgravo and CO.'a, for 6a lOd per pair. ANTED, the Ladies to sco the Spoon Bosk Corsets, 2s and 3s; White Kid Boots, 4a Gd the pail (far Christmas); at Dam pier's. WANTrLiy, orders tor onr tamona Trouiers to moasnre, at 13s 6d; also, tho wondrouu 55a salts. Overcoats from 40s. Marvellous valae at J. D. Phillips', Cheap Tailor. 170. Qneon-streat. WANTED to Sell, MixeU Paints in gallon tins; Kind Oil, 2/9 per gallon ; Priming Paint, fi/6per gallon.-Atilnßon & Co., Freeman's Bay; Wholesale Agents, Messrs E, Porter & Co. WANKED, Ladies to know that X. MoMaoter Is Reducing a Fn»h lot of Dress Materials to iji yard. WANTED KNOWN-The Cheapest and Most Durable Dress in Auckland Is now selling at J. Coearavo and Co/a for 3s 6d, M.OOO yards dress staff, 7 id. W "ANTED KNOWN—That Munroand MUligan have Removed from Karanga bape Road to Larger and more Central Promisee in Hobaon-etreet, near Wellington- BtreoU _________—-- WANTED KNOWN, that E. Mltchel son & Co., No. 19. Queon-Btieot Wharf, aro Belling Maize, Oata, Bran, Sharps, Flour, Oatmeal. &c. &c, at lowest market ratea. WANTED, Country Storekeepers to order Goodwin's Baking Powder from their Merchant. One trial will satisfy the moat fastldlouß of Its purity. Sold everywhere, in half-pound tins, at Is 3d, Weight and quality guaranteed. , WANTED KNOWN — The London Arcade will remain Open on Thursday In this and next week-the 22nd and 29t--untU the usual hour of 9 p.m. WANTED KNOWN — Chrwtmaß Bargains l-Cretones, M; Grenadine Dreea Btuff. 3d; Ladies' White Kid Glovee, la and l 8 6d;LaooMlttona.lß6d; at Dampler/a^ WANTED KNOWN-J. Cosgraveand Co. are large importers of Manoheater Oooda. whloh are now duty free, comprising Sheetings in all widths, aU the Newest Makea i In Callooes, Bhirttnge, Prints, etc. WANTED, persons wishing to dispose of Properties to furnish ma with par tlonlare. No sale, no oharge. Cheap BuUdtag i Allotments and Small Cottages find a ready i sale.-D. F. Kvanß, Kstate Agent, next "Herald,! I Queen-street. • WANTED, Ueaiers to Know that Faddy'a Market is now fitted up with , ablea and lighted with gas. Open every Satur- ■ day Morning at 9 o'olook until 11 odock at > nigbt, where Fish, Settiert Produoe, and Dry Goods can be offered for sale. Space allotted for amusemont. No gambling or illegal guinea. , —For hire of stand apply to Thomas Slater, . Welgh-bridee Offloa. Lessee of City Market. _ j WANTKD, the Public to «cad my j Advertisement on Front Page of Stab. JOHN LOW American Portrait Rooms, , 13 Grev-Btreet. J ANTED KNOWN, J. Halllday, i Boot and Shoo Maker, la prepared to • execute all orders In the trade; repairs neatly i and promptly done, patohesput on with Bom- i Uon.-Please note the address, Abercrombie- < street, fourth shop from Symonds-etxeet. : ANTED KNOWN-Black Silk, la J lid; and Black Ba_n. 2a 6d and3B6d, ; this Chriatmas: Black Kid Gloves, Is *d and la ' 6d: Ladies' Lisle Gloves, l& ; at Dampler s. j ANTED—Everyone to know I have ] Ladles' First QuaUty Hunting Genevas, ' warranted five years, S3 each.—F. H. Lewisaon, opposite Union Bank, Auckland. WANTED— Wanted to Sell abont 600 , New Books oheap; 12 dozen Apple i Cases: Bngraved Wine and Sherry Glasses, in i 6d per doason.-H. Watt, Pitt and Grey atreeta. ] WANTED KNOWN—Tnat the New , Zealand Timber Company are Belling j all kinds of Timber and BuUitou Material at , the very lowest rates. Very superior White < Kauri, from onr new bush, jnst opened. ANTED KNOWS-GBANI) FKSTIVAL MARCH and JURTA- 1 TION WALTZ, only 1b 6d, at Darapior's Branch ] store in the Market. Be In time. ] ANTED KNOWN-That the j Auokland Timber Company (Limited) ! are Mannfactnrew of aU deßoription of Goods, , with superior Machinery and deßpatoh.-Workßi Cuawm-house-Btreet West- { WANTED, the Men to see the Christ- ] mas lot of Grand Blaok Silk eoarveß for Is, worth double: Fashionable Collars, «d the j box; 7a Black Felt Hats, 3s 6d; at DamplerU . J WANTED KNOWN—Sterling Silver t Jewellery for Christmas presente-A l very choice assortment of neweßt designs just I unpacked by Oharleß-Kelßey and Ccjaljo, f Hound and Sons' Reliable Bleotro-plated Ware. , -Two doors below T. and S. Morrin'a, Iron. < mongers. , 1 WANTED KNOWN— rihat William Weßt, corner of Wyndhamand Albert- ( street, la prepared to Supply the Trade In ito f different brandies of good Cane Seat and j Windsor Chairs. A good Btook of Beeoh i Windsor in atore. Crdera punctually attended \ to. j WANTED— Come and see the Christ- '. mas Bargains, including Calico, 2id and ] 4d the yard; Pompadour Prints, 4Jd; Ladies' Hobo. 3}d; Men's Sookß, 3d; at Dsmpier's. J WANTED KNOWN that the Victorian '■ Loan and Discount Agenoy's Advertlse ment appears on Ith page. Bth oolnmn. j VirANTED KNOWN—That J. Cos- ) YV gravo and 00. have the Largest Stock of 3 Hats In New Zealand to choose from, and are i now Belling at Half-price. i



Wantfed. ' WANTED Known—Muslin Window CUrtalng, lid the yard; Crochet Antl maooasßra, la; very large do, la (td (for Christ mas); at Damplor'a. WANTED KNOWN-An efcceptional opportunity of obtaining some ot the most wctoderlul or Medhanltial To»6 ever seen In Auckland, tit half thalr original price, no* presents Itself at Goodson's London Aroado ; the small rcmtUnlnsr portion Being offered dt one-half tha, plain markad price. VX7ANTJSD KNOWN-d uosgraveand T T do. are Selling Mon'B Sulta of tho Boot Blue StSrga at 25a Ed: fashionable make WANTED KNOWN, that A. Mackie is Closrlnn Oat his Stock of Single am f Joublc-Boated Buggies at Reducad Priosa; also Vehicles Of t-ariottu debcrlptlt.Jns.-43, Dtirhatn sirebt Wfeat. Auaklahd. \\f ANTED, Sale Yards erected near the YT Northern Hotel. Tenders to be sent In to Lambert & Co.. Wyndham-atroet, before 4 O'clock p.m. on TUKSDAY next, 27th Instant, whore tho plans and specifications may be seen. The lowest or any tender not necessarily ac aoopted. ANTED KNOVVJN, tnat tlie Central Freehold Land and Investment Agency has Removed to Corner Qneen-atreet and Vulcan Lane, where the Ladd Business in all its branohes Is now carried On under the apeolal superintendence ot Mr G. Eraser. Valuations made, surveys for lahd transfers effected, and titles perfected at minimum coat. No charge made for registering properties for Bale. WANTED KNOWN —Towels, 4jd ; Turkish do. Bd; Turkish do (our beat), U-yd long, la (id; Men's Summer. Coats, 3a and la 6d (for Christmas); at Dampler's. WANTJJ.U, two or tnree ttrocers in Auckland and Dlstriot to take the Agenoy for Nelson, Moate, & Co.'a Pure Blended Teas. These Teas are acknowledged by the Press and Publlo to be the Finest ever sold in the Southern Hemisphere, and are guaranteed free from all scented tea.—for particulars apply to Nelson, Moate, & Co., Toa Blenders and Importers, High-street. Chrletohnroh. WANTED KNOWN, that Mr A. W. Gardner, M.P.S. Eng,, Chemist Of up wards of 15 years' experience, and from July, 1880, till September last with Messrs Sharland and Co., has Opened a Ptmrmaoy at 181, QUeen street (next No w Zealand Honse), for Dispensing Prescriptions, Compounding Family ■Medlolnoß, and tho snpply of Pure Drutts, Pharmaooutical Preparations, and General DomeßtlcKequlaltoa. WANTED KNOWN—Tnat J. K. Lambert ft Co. have opened an Auction Mart in Wyndham-Btroot, opposite the Stab office, for tho Sale of all kinds ot Stores and Settlers' Produce. Consignees acquainting the above ot goods coming either by boat or rail, will llnd orory attention and care taken, no matter how largo or small the consignment may be. For daya ot sale, boo further notice. ANTKD KNOWN—Tnat Professor Gusscott la tho only Original and Practi cal Amorioan Herbalist In the Colony, and also the moat expensive man to do business with. He requires no information; ho can deoldeata f;lanco the dlagnosla ot the csso, thereby relicv ng tho patient of a gteat deal Of nervousness and hesitation. Try and disprove this it you oan. ANTED KNOWN—The usual prico for 2-015 Reels of Blaok Thread is, I believe, about la 2d; the Christmas price ia 6d the Reel; 50 yard reolfl bilk. Id :at Dampler'a. WANTED KNOWN — Dunne, Hall and Co. beg to intimate to their cua tomors that they have Kemovrt to the premises lately ooouplod by Madame Bottenolli, opposite Mo Arthur and Co.'s Warehouse. Having re ceived largo addition to their well-selected Stock, each department will be found replete with the Latest Novelties—Drapory, Millinery. Hosiery, Eld Glovea; a large assortment of Laces, real and Imitation. Ladles would do vt oil to give ns an early call. No tronblo to show (roods. Special attention is called to a lot of Spring Jackets, In light oolours. sellihg at a greatßaorifloo.-Dnnne, Holland Co. WANTED, all who arc giving their Houses a Christmas clean-up to call at J. Rendell's, BRIGHTON HOUSE, top of Grey- Btroet, and boo the Stock of Net Curtain*, from 53 Bd to 15s; Bonte pretty designs, Sjyds long, 10a 6d and 13b fxl, good valns; a lot of Children's Costumes, to fit from 3 years of ago to 10, com mencing at 3s fid, half-price; Ladies' do. (or holiday wear, from la lid; White Striped Muslin, la lid for 12yds; Galateas, Ijd; Lose Mitts, Is per pair; IHorrook's Calico, 3s Bd do*; Honoyoomb Quilts, 3s lid; 70-lnoh Whito Twill Sheoting. Ib, Is 3d; Dress Beiges, 7Jd, lOJd; Prints, 3Jd. Buy a parcel and compare. Country orders carriage paid. WANTED, the Public to inspect 11. Walte's stock ot Baths, Toilet Cans. Slop Polls, Show Canisters, Dairy Goods, and every description ot Tinware (japanned, painted, figured, and plain); also, Fruit, Jam. Meat, Baking Powder, Inioot Powder, Coffee, and Pepper Tins, &&, &a, H. Walte having flttod up his Faotory, and Imported the latest machi nery, is now able to keep a large stock of the abovo on hand, and as everything ia oommjoood ■] and finished on the premises, he can soil lower ' than any other manufacturer in the colony. - H.W. aaka a fair field and no favour.— H. Waits, Wholesale and Retail Tinsmith, Iron and Zino-worker, noxt old Police titatlon, High- j street. • J WANTED KNOWN —Tho evenings , are often oold at Christmas, so Ladies will do well to wear uno of tho Grand Fashion able Ulttera for 5a 6d, at Damplor's. WAHTKD KNOWk, tnai D. Holme . il prepared to sell all kinds of Building and other Timber, lnolnding Hardwood, Spokes Felloes, Iron-Bark and Blue-GunvShaf ts, Blocks, Palings and Shingles, at his lards. Lower Albert-street, near the Dock, at loweet cash prioes. The timber, being under covor.ia better I than that purohoßed elsewhere 1 Ay ANX iS D KNO WN. j OHRIBTMAB and NSW YEAR CARDS In neat variety at the following prices: Id, 1 for 3d; 2d, 1 for 6d; 3d, S for Is; id A for la; 6d,l for Is Bd, and so on; extra good valne; nice assort ment. Also, Birthday Cards, Perfumed Sachets, Bilk Woven Bookmarks and Tranters, equally cheap. Liberal reductions to shopkeepers. C. MAOKAY. <i Bookseller (late Mackay Bros.l, Junction of c Queen and Grey-streets, and at Branch Shop, i Uorley'a Buildings, Hobson-street, near Wei lesley-street. Tf/T ANTED KWOWN, - HAMS AND BACON FROM THB BEST CUKBKS, AT LOWEST MARKKT PRICES, \ T> E W'S, Victoria-street. WANTED KNOWN—For Christmas Pbesbnts and New Ykab'b Gists, / SEKtihb "\ S Klootro Plato Department S" W Cloak and Watch Department D H Jewellery Department g I ?j Cutlery Department S ( y China and Glbbb Department a 1 3 stationery Department ft c Brushware Department << S5 jPerfumory Department! j? O "J Fanoy Goods Department f 2 P Japanese Department o S z Picture . Deportment S Puzzle and Trick Department *■ Musloallnatrnmenta Department H ! 3 Meohaniool Toys Department a g Doll Department g H Toy Department a U)no Shlllliig DepartiueDt/ f Each department ia resplendent with attractions unparalleled in the city. All goods are marked in plain figures at prioes hitherto unknown in Auckland. A considerable acoesalon baa been < made to tho staff of servitors for the holiday season, that customers may rely upon prompti tude and civility. The Christmas and New Year Cards, from Id to £1, are surpassingly < beautiful. See the 5 Windows, whloh are but a feeble representation of tho attractions within. . of which an inspection is invited irrespective of any purchaso being made Sco and peruse the 8-page Catalogue of Goods In stook,—Goodson's London Arcade. , WANTED Known-Knitting Cotton for Christmas, all numbers, 1b 6d the lb; Ladles' Leather Bags, 3a 6d; Small Fancy Bags, ' la 3d at Dampler's. ■ WAIT until their Xmas Dinners are . eaten I Then forward their Aocounts.— The undersigned (a finsshed accountant), offers < his services at low rateß, in balanoiog books, , making out accounts, and colloeting.—T, B. Hannaford, Upper Queen-street, W^ ANTED KNOWN-Speoially Cheap Lines now (or sole at J. Green's, imp ] they must be sold I Ladles' Underclothing very ohtapindeed; Night Dresses, 3s3d each; Che mises, Is 9d each; Drawers, 29 6d per pair; Stockings, 6d pair; Black Brussels Net, Is yd; Blaok Spotted Net Falls, Is (original price was ! at lease, 2s 6d eaoh; Large Pocket Handker- ~ Chiefs, Id eaoh, or 3s 6d per doz; Men's Largest Linen Handkerchiefs, Is eaoh; a specially good ' line Of Ladles' Linen Handkerchief*. 6d eaoh (cannot be beaten); Durable Bilk Umbrellas, 6s 3d oach (very beat value); Embroidery, 3}d yd; , Real and Imitation Maltese Laoe; Ladicm' Rush , Hats, blocked, la eaoh; Ladles' Straw Hats, la , eaoh (new Bhapes); very pretty Ladles' Fanoy , Baskets, 3d each; the Penny Pin Book is a ' wonder of cheapness; i pairs of Men's Brown , Cotton Souks for Is; a single pair 3}d; Mod's Extra Long Braces, lOd the pair; Men's Belts from 6d eaoh; Men's Merino &nd Cotton Undor vests; Men's Llncn-faoed Collars, Id per box; < Small Men's or Youtbu' Shirts, 2s each, or three < for 5s 8d; a few very large Men's White Felt t Hats. Is 6d each; Men's White Linen Shirts; t Men's Linen and Cotton Handkerohlefs; Men's i Grey Cotton Stockings, 9d per pair. Every- | thing in short will be sold at such prices that i even a fire would hardly redece them.—J, j Green, 85, Victoria-street. ANTED KNOWN —Dampier has , now Three Shops—tho Drapery Shop in Wakefleldstreet; the Fancy Goods Shop in the Market, and now he has just taken that enor mously large briok store next to where he used to bo three years ago in Hobson street, and he la now waking up that neighbourhood with something like Chrlßtmaß Bargains; nearly one ] thousand Money Boxes—those with one com- ■ partment, 3d; Double do (with look and key), 6d. Look at these flrat and ccc if they are not a ■ Wonderful Bargain; after that examine the other goods in the window and see if they are not also Wonderful Bargains, though | to save money that advertising costs, I will only mention some ot them:—The newly inven ted Lovely Organ (patented in England only 13 - montha ago), £2 5b to £i, they play 8 tunes each, but other tunes can be added to them to any < extent, at Is 3d the tune; come and hear them I Attitude Figures, with moveable joints, 2d eaoh; a great Wonderful Bargain. Mantel- . piece Ornaments, 2d ;nlce lot of other Toys, 6d, worth Is; Magio Lantern (with siloes) Is; large pretty Mugs. lOd; Boats, 6d; very large imita tion stuffed Parrots, 6d; Wax Dolls, with hair, 6d and Is; handsome Horses, lOd, Sec, Sec. x also, fitted Work Boxes, Is to 3s: i Writing Deßks, Is ; Framed Slates. 2d to 8d; Tea Sets, 6d to 3s 6d; Ladles' Fanoy Bags, IB to 3s 6d; Real Hand Mirrors, 9d to 2a; Fancy Toilet Bets, Is 6dj Grand Lot of Braokete, la to 3s; Lovely Tea Caddies, Bd to Is 9d; 5 cases Books, including Novels, Gilt Edged and others; Splendid New Books, from 2d to 6s ; nldo, Watches. Sd and la; Handsome Japanned Tea Trays. Is 3d ; Do, 2 feet Long, 2s 6d ; White Handled Knives and Forks. 6d to 8d the pair; Pretty Pannikins, 3d; Dust Pans, 9d; Ladles, Sd ; Washooards, la 3d; Tin Candlesticks, Id ; So., &c. Don't forget the address, W. H. DAM PIUR, Hobaon-street.—N.B. — Many of the above good may also be obtained at my branob. etore Clif Market,



Sort?^ira?-aot Lancheon Thomas MWWp^&jJ^on Hsoa Days.-- Market. _ .'....... "ft" 0* City ANTED KNOWN, tftftt^Var Dreas well f6* a small weekly'EsSS? bygolnwtoMnnroandMUUgari. Bee fiaVolOfit ment on front page. X ANTED, ltd Jfufelic W know I hate determined to drive the linported Bafc ing Ponders ottt df tlio Market, and nrri sncceed- Infe Wherever it has been trlefl. The plan I have adopted ia to oitor you a Better ArtlcflO at the same price. Before you tie any fflora of the imported, ask for a Jib tin of Qdodwin's Bak loKPOwden Sold by all the Grocers at Is 3d; Wholesale by all the Merchants. - Mann faoturcr: F. Qofldwln, Onehnngaj BATTLE OF WIARSALIA | — Silver plated Salvers and other Works of Art at half-price, from the Melbourne Exhibition.—J M. MoLaehlan. CUJKIOS, — Arms, Implements, and Costumes (Maori and Polynesian), wanted to Buy,. In large or small lots. — Address • Carlos.' thl* office. TTOBSON COUNTY COUNCIL. Wanted, a Clerk or Secretary to undertake the duties in conneotlon with the business of the Council. Meetings held alternately at Mata kohe and Toka Toka; seven meetings at least a year. Applications, stating salary required, to be sent in not later than 3!st December to the County Council Offloe, Te Eopuru, Northern WftilOai F. W.MATTHEWS, Chairman, To Let. TO LET, Symomis-street, a desirable House of 7 rooms, outhouse, &&; good well, nioe garden, very detirable.—Apply to D. F: Evans, Katato Agent. Queen-street. r|lO LET, the FreethoughtHall; Hobson -1 street (late Oarlton Acafiemy), opposite Prlnoe of Wales Hotel.—Apply M. Bresrley, Butoher, Hobson-etreet. f|lO LET, at Newmarket and junction of 1 Kyber Pass, a Shop and Dwelling, fitted up for a Grocery more; a good business stand. —Apply to Mr Hlohurd», Butcher, opposite TU LET or FOR SALE, Fine New Six roomed Hoiue. with large pleoo of Ground, nicely planted with fruit and ornamental trees; good well, tan ke.ond every convenience.—Apply K. Kodfern. Photographed, QUoeaitrcot. or Rtobmond-rond. Ponsonby. rilO LE'l', two New Shops—one at the JL corner of Howe-stroot and Karaagahare Kond. and the other adjoining.—Apply to Mr Walker, Butoher, Karangahape Road. i f\o LKT, iiu Unfurnished Sitting and 1 Bedroom, or one Unfurnished Bedroom, to board with a private family.—For address apply Stab offloo. rIW LKT, for the season, three Furnished I Rooms, very pleasantly situated, close to the beach, Ponsonby; 'bus passes within ten minutes' walk every quarter of an hour.—For address apply HTab offloe. TO LfcT, Single Shop and Dwelling house at Eden Terrace,—Apply at Hender son's, Kden Terrace. rilU LET, for three months, a pleasantly J situated furnished House, in Parnoll; rent very moderate.—Apply to J. M, and J. Mowbray, Queen-street rpo LKT, a House with 6 rooms and L Bcullery, within a few minutes walk from Queon-street; good well; rent, lls.—Apply to T. Unsher, BtloSbury'n Buildings. rr\O LET, Two Offices, first floor, newly 1. done up.—Apply Mutual Life Association of Australasia. 81, Qnoemtreet. rpo BE LET, for one or mote years, a 1 very desirable Koaldcnco, within easy dis tance of town. The house is new, oontalnlng two large publio-rooms, flvo bed-roomß, dress ing-room, bath-room and kltohen; there are stables, coaoh-house. &a; about eight acres of paddocks, all well-fenced.—Apply to J. M. & J. Alowbray. Land Agents, 12, Qaoon-street. rpO BE LKT, 114 acres Volcanic Land, 1 two miles from town, cleared, lonood, and laid out in paddocks and orchard, and well watered. There is a fl-roomed House on the Kround.'olso stablos and convenient outhouses; a railway station is within 200 yards of the house, and 'busees pass to and fro about every hour.—Apply to V. B. Kwington. fPO GKOCEKS, IKONMONGEKS, X cabinsxmaKbbs, and othkks. TO BK LET. Tho newly oreoted Brick Premises (adjoining Mr Brldgman's Drapery {Cgtablishment) in Upper Queett-stroet—Apply to 11. Ashton and Son, No. 8, Now Zealand Insurance Buildings. EVONPuRTT^-To Let, Carl* in Janu ary, an excellent Family Residence, and half an acre of land, on the Cheltenham Beach. For tonne, apply to Oliver Mays, Devonport. Meetings. CJ OCIETE LITTEBAIRE FRANCAISE. CONVOCATION, Lo Booretalro a l'honnour de oonvoquer MM. lea Fooletalroa a uno Roudlod d'orgenoe, qnl se tlendra Mercredl 28 courunt, & 7 heures 30, an Y.M.O. A. Building, afin de statuer sor one pro position de ohangement de local. SBCrtt^te'uTNAND PKLTZKR, UNITED BRICKLAYERS' LABOURERS' SOCIETY. The quarterly meeting of the abovo Society, will bo held in the Working Men's Club Rooms, on WKONK9UAY, the 28th Instant, at 7.30 D.IJQa MICHAEL TOBIN, Secretary, auckland chamber of com mkrck; A Speelnl Meeting of Members will be held on WEDNESDAY next, 28th Instant, at 2.30 p.m. Business: To oooßlder the question of the duty on wool Imported into tho United States ot America. JAMES STODART. Beoretary, #IURE GOLD MINING COMPANY \j (LIMITED). Tho ordinary Half-yearly Meeting of Share, holders is hereby oonvenod to be held at the Offloe of the Company, dhortland-street, Auok land, on FRIDAY, 30th December. 1881, at 12 o'clock noon. Business: To receive Directors' Report and Balaoo-shcot. ROBERT HORNE, Secretary. Auokland, Docembor 21,1881. Business Cards. AiCNOCK BROTHE RB, SOAP AND CANDIjB MANUFACTURERS, CIOX'S QREEK, RICHMOND, OrriOß I DUIIB AM-BTBKBT, AUCKLAND. Cash Purohaecrs of Tallow, Wool, SheepsUne, and Bones. JOHN BOYIiAN, C.X.] IROBT. LONDON, O.K. BOYLAN AND LUNDON, civil engineers, Licensed Lasd Transfer Surveyors authobiskd native land surveyors, engineering and quantity surveyors. colonial bank building, AUCKLAND. 7, SWINMBit i' U«, • AUOKLA.ND STEAM WOOD TURNING PACTORY, Wyhdbav Btbkkt (Next Shakbsfbabs Hcmni, Having lntroduoed Steam Power, he Is now pre pared to make a Reduotlon of Twenty S er Gen off he prloe ot all common work. Mr Country Orders punctually attended to HAK V I E • (latii or London), COAOHBDILDEB, Uffbb QUBBN-fiTRBBT, Lnndaua, Broaghamg, Barouohoo, Victorias, and Phtatonsot every description manufactured at from SO to 100 per oent. less than what yon will pay for English Importations. All work guaranteed. Repairs In all branches. N.8.-The advertiseiu was for many jearo manufacturer to the traae In London ELLESJLKY-STRBICT Oiii, COLOUR, to GLASS WARKHOUSB.- C. O. Hat, Importer of Paporhanglngs. Oils, Colours, Glass. Varnish, White Lead,&o., GUt and Stained Mouldings and Plotures, fto. Plo ture-framlng to order. Just landed, ex ' Coro nilla' and 'Loch Doon,' 216 paokages Paper banglngg, White Lead, Oils fto Please note the address: Wellesley-street West (opposite Market entrance). a £ A J £ X I) O U, HOUBS, aiUP, SIGN, AND QBNKRAL DEOORATIVB PAINTER, NO. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. Knives tie-bladea] Bawa anarpened TTENKY LEADBEATER rl (From Sheffield), PBACTIOAL GRINDER AND CUTLR R. WAESFIELS-STREET. Bclssou, Bnrgloal Instrtunenta, and Carpenter's Tooli put in thorough order. RAZQRg Hollow Gboomd. *t J, aval' 1 X 5 U 0,, • I ■ Wholbbals BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTURERS. A large StooK of Pbgskd, Rivbtteh and Bbwk Goods of ali aorta and sliei to seloot from. AUI Orders have Qulok Doapatoh. COLONIAL BOOT FACTORY, 14, Wyndham-strekt. Auckland. Xtewton vejmetian jblind J3I WORK GEO. TUCKER, VENETIAN BLIND MAKER AND WIRE WORKER, KARAHOAHAFS ROAD, NKWTOK, Venetian BUnda ot the best qoalltr made and fixed at is pel foot. Wirework, ot any descrip tion and pattern, made to order ~.r Bepaln neattr executed.



' '; For Bale. 1/IOK SALE, a Fotir Horse-power Steam JL Engine and Boiler complete; price low.— ■Apply to T. & H..Oooke. Vlotorla-atreet. |p UK SALE (a bargain), Allotment in <L Grace-street, Ponsonby, IS x 110 /ecu. juiOK SALE, two young flrat-class Hacks ek~v' o<? n ..iW*sSan*l' w be B6en »' George Cook a Stablaa, qSeen Btteet. Auckland, If OK SALE, a large House and Shop, Wlt? x'l?u stab °e-all Planted and well "■^f'flS* NSP 10016. *»* »<>*«• from wharf.- Pr STAB afflogj ' ll'*rm °f 20 aCreS» MOUM •Sm 1 !2'jSt«ioMtß' °JS hMd- kneed and mb- Mncfis-Btteeßly to Mr Hatswell, Groow, JJ/A. aores boohJEN — House and nine from Foßt-offlco ; a taiMtl, trlthln three miles cheap and on easy termwoortunity; to ha Bold ffhonland-etreet ""■ J. Moss ahtf Co., E?ONPOKT. - For v ®L bnllt Cottage, on voloaa. a newly (5 rooms); owner leaving; vnll be allotment, and on easy terms.—Oliver Mays, Den, cheap, S~INGEK HAND MACHINES, Jofe pairs Bent by river, road or rail; return*. eharp.-D. 8. Ohambers, 310. Qneen-gtreet TJIOK SALE, all that desirable and com- Ju pact little Property, situated at Mangoro (about 7 miles from Auckland), containing about 11 aorea, together with cottage, dairy, tow-shed, and out-houses. The noil is first-class, and oan not bo surpassed; all thoroughly tile-drained, fenced and subdivided into paddooks. orop», and well-sheltered orohard. Facilities torfish ing, bathing, &o. Good metalled Road. A charming position (or a country residence or a capital market garden. Price £106.— D. IF. Kvans, KBtate Agent, Queen-street , (343) "wp O R S A L E. PONSONBY-Spleadld allotment, having a frontage of IS3 feet to Ponsonby Terrace by 100 feet deep, all fenced and planted with choice fruit treoa, flowers, vegetables. So,, together, with New Cottage, well, pump, &c fee., for £380.—D. F, Krone, Estate Agent, Qneen-Btreet i ; (319) Tl U X S A L K. KNGLAND-STRBKT, Ponsonby—A oomfor table eight-roomed House; verandah front and back; tplenciid view of the harbour; on allot ments x 100, with out houses, good wellJpump, tank, &o. Price, only £360.-0. F. Evans, Kstate Agent, Queen-street. 375 KNGLANIJ-aTKKKT (near College Road), Ponsonby--Verandah Cottage (almost now),ilve rooms, tank. &c. Price, £250.—D. F. Kvans, Katato Agent, Queen-street. 378 CIORS A L E. Olarenco-street, Ponsonby—Nlco Verandah Cottage, wth tank, toil Allotment, 10 feet fruntago, fenced and planted; f1176.— D. F. Kvans. Katate Agent. l/luK SALE, all that miißnificcnt Corner P Allotment, Franklin Itoad and England f treet, about SI x 101, planted with ornamental trees, &c. This is, without exception, the boat in tbo c vicinity both at present for a villa residence, and proapeotively as a grand business elto.—l). K. Krans, Kstate Agent, Queen-Btreot. 35£_ FOX SALK, Edinburgh-street, Pon sonby, a very nice and comfortable Verandah Cottage, S rooms, &c, on two good allotments, all garden, &c, good position, splen did view of Auckland Harbour, verr desirable. —U. F. Kvana, Kstate Agent. Auckland. Dl O X SALE. WELLINGTON - BTRKKT - a new, well finished and handsome six-roomed House; allot ment, 33 x 125; garden, &o. Price, only £160, Of which £275 Oan stand at 7 per oont* D. F. KVANB, (361) KBtate Agent, Queen-street. FOX ABSOLUTE KALE.—A compact and thoroughly well finished Villa, situa ted In Beresford-street, near Pitt-street, contain ing six rooms, replete with almost every con venience; such as onnboard, register grate, oven, gas and water laid in, sink, bricked yard, frontage to two streets, good view, &0., &o.; In fact, very desirable place, and well worthy the attention of those wishing to purchase a house within the oity.-u. F. Kvans, Kstate Agent, noijt 'Herald" Qneen-street. LjIUK SALE, wale-street, Freeman's ISay, A. House of 6 rooms; well finished, and in good order; fitted with register grates, oven, etc, £2j0.-l), F. Kvans, Kstate Agent, Qneen- Btreet; 322. FOB SOKBY KOAD-Cottage, 4 rooms, good order; allotment 66 x 107 (leasehold for 22 years, ground rent £5 per acre).' First rate [position. Price only £200.— D. F. Kvans, Katate Agent, Queen-street, 812 NOKTECOTB (Stoken'a Point)— Buil d Allotments about 68 x 250, at £60 eaoh, or 3 lots for C170.-D. F. Kvans, KBtate Agent, Quoep-atrcoC 3.9. HBAFTOK ROAD.—Comfortable \JT Dwelling of eight rooms, tec. very deslr nblo, with Kood Allotment about 30x200. Price, £121!, °' which £250. can remain at 8 per cent— D. F. Kvans. Kstato Agent Queen-street S3i - BALM A IN, North Shore, about 2 miles from Now Wharf (3toW Point), a nioe Lot of 17 Acres ; part In cultivation; a splendid piece of bush, consisting of ti-tree, rimn, etc., etc Prioe, £10 an aore t —D, F. Bvanß, Kstate Agent, queen-street S2L MOUNT EDEN EOAD — Splendid Business Premises in first-class position. The building is quite now and well finished; gas and other comforts. A good Investment Price only £600.—D. F. Kvans, Kstate Agent, Queen-street. Ml^ SUUUBBAN STOKE for Sale,-A first rate business for Sale la one of the best of Auckland suburbs; the position is second to none; a splendid opening; full particulars from D. F. Kvbpb. Estate Agent, Auckland. 325. BUILDING ALLOTUE«TS—Newton Road. 40a; Mount Kden Road, large allot ment; Wellcsley-street. £S; Sarsfjeld-street, 30s; Spring-street, 20s, 255, and 10s; Wood street, 42s fid per foofc-D. F. .Evans, Kstate Agant Qneen-etreet fjiHANKXIN ROAD—.Handsome Villa r Residenoe, containing 7 rooms, scullery, etc.; thoroughly well flnißhed, and replete With almost every convenience; Bplendid position. Price £650.-1). if. Kvans.Katate Agont, Queou street (337 VTEWXON ROAD.—Two comfoftable JLi detached Houses (one of 8 rooms, and one of i rooms), in good order; well, etc; on two allotments; to bo sold in one lot. Prioe £525.— D. F. Evans. Kstate Agent Queen-street i^LENBUKN, Ponsonby—Marine Villa \jf Residence For Sale. The house consists of 2 rooms, naoh 16 x 16,2 each U x 11,118 x 12, and five small bed-rooms, all fitted with gas, registers, ovens, etc Splendid large allotment, mostly planted with fruit trees. &c having frontages to three streets, situated near the water side-grand view. This property 1b bo situated that It is bound to enhance In value. The owner is loavlng this charming locality solely through business matters. Prioe, orly £675 -D. F. Kvano, Estate Agent, Qaooa-etreot. (321) . - ; T^TEW NORTH KOAD—a nice House i.l of Grooms, and allotment 35x200; garden, out-houBCB, &c Cheap. Only £330. —D. V. Kvans, Estate Agent, Queen-street (387) ARK ROAD—Two Houses, almost new and in first-clnea order, containing 5 roomß each, registered gratee, oven;, tanks, etc, on allotment 60 x 190; nlo? garden, good position. Price for the lot, only £550.—D. F. Evans, Estate Agent, Queen-atreet. (353) /CANTERBURY BACJOH and HAMS, \J Peak and Johnson's Jam, Keillert Marma lade, Cutting Salmon, Swiss Mlk, Quarter Bar dines, Teaa, Sugars, Chocolate and Cocoa, Amerloan Brooms, Candied Peel, Currants (In oasee), and General Grocery Goods always in Block at Chas. Burton & Co.'s. No. 3, Queen street. New and Old Potatoes for sale oheap; also Buyers of Choice New Potatoes, either Kidney or from Hobart Town Seed; 1,000 Coooa mitß at very low 'price. FOR SALS (a bargain), at £100, Ten Acres Fine Land in the Village of Howiok. It fronts the street, and adjoins the ohuroh pro perty. The place is fenced on three sides, and pact la a paddock. Oats have been grown upon thn place, yielding 10 bushels to the aore. The soil is rich blaok loam, and is splendidly situated for fruit-growing and garden purposes. There Is a beautiful sea view, the beach being only a short dlatanoo away. The place is well w.atered, a nice little creek running through the property. To a man wishing to make a nice home, this Is a good ohance. Quarter cash, and the balance of thepnrohase money oan remain, or be paid on on Land Society principles. Title under Land Transfer Act—Apply to Publisher Star. ' 1 O BE LEASED OK SOLD (owner 1 leaving Auckland). Private Residence of 7 rooms, with more than an aore of grounds, containing fruit and ornamental trees, a never failing well of water, tank, &c; frontage ot 230 ft to Rutland-street Bast and 180 ft to St. Gaorge's Bay Road. The house la on an elevated site. The property occupies a most healthy and pleasant position, and possesses the rural attrac tion and pure atmosphere ot the country, with the advantage ot close proximity to town, as the beach road to be made there will In the course ot time be a perfectly level approach to Queen-street.—Apply on the premises; to Mr Yates, Grocer, Parnell; or to Mr W. Aitken, Bhortland-street. |T Vh h Ji X U I'UpS, HAVK NOW LANDING. 1,300 PACKAGES, Consisting GROCERIES AND OILMEN'S STORES, AND HAVK FOB SALE— AMERICAN RANGES AND BTOVKB BARBBD STKKL FENCING WIRE DOUGLAS PUMPB, LAWN MOWERS OORNBACKS, GRINDSTONES. Olti STONES, &&, &c, &o. Agents for J. Craig & Son's Celebrated Bootoh . Whiskey. HULL "BROTHERS, Auctioneers, Wine and Spirit Merchants Queen-street Kauri Gum Stores, Bra water Free and Bonded Store* Albert-street. WPHILLIPJfH & SUU, • OIL, COLOUR. AND GLASS MERCHANTS. Importerelaf Paperhangings, Borim, PalnM, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnlshos, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brashes; Plate, Sheet, Orown, Ornamentei, and Photogxaphio Glass; Picture Frames and Tapestry Mouldlnßß clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes and Doors.jh.Glassoutto size and carefully poked, 85 fc 87. QUEEN-STREET. WliLiim xJjNN AN T, pionsbb manit aotoekh of Umbrellas and Pakasolb, Upper Qneen^street. Wanted Known Tennanf aA I Umbrellas are the Best and Cheapest. New summer stock at prices to meet the times. Recovering In the best style, with ohoioe variety ot material. Note—l. Lennox's Buildings, Upper Queen treet. KateblUhed Wflfc^



Personal. FRIENDS of JOHN OSiIOKNE, late of H.M.S. Falcon, are regneated to oom mnnlcate with his Cousin, Uavid Osbobns, Old Henna at Home Hotel, Hobson-street, I HAVE lound my friends at the Wark worth Hotel, Mahorangl. Splendid accom modation. Beautiful soenery.-O. ff. Such, Proprietor, i.«OOT and yonna. . LOST AND FOUND-The place you oan get Good Sllrer BngUih Levers tor «5, warranted tor two years.-*1. H. Lewluon. opposite Union Bank. Qnaen-rtraet. IJIOUND, a Musical Box playing a eolec- JL; tion ot the oholoest Bin In tnno; • splendid instrumant j discount of 28 per cent.— J, M, MoLachlan, Zli, qnean-street. F SOUND, a Cuokoo.-A Beantifnlly Carved Swiss Clock, suitable for a Xmaa present at a dlsoonnt of 29 per oent;~J. ii, Mo- Lauohlan, 222, Qneen-Btreat, Board ana Kealdenoa, BOARD and RESIDENCE, Croydon Villa. Vincent-street-Vaoanoießforaen- Jetton, five minutes' walk from Theatre.~Mrs tabled? 1 HOUSE, Vincent-street, MWo^ ti?V ltS? tton' B°°* aooomodaUon, MoUo™H?ath. T «nffl most moderate.-Mrs LE Board and Kesiaenee f^OVBRNOK Bi. VJT HOBSON«TW»B HOTEL, BOABD AND LODOINQ -. BIMOUEROOM -, "VnarW^iT YOU«G WOMEN'S INSI\ AND BOARDING-HOUSE, QUBEK-BTRBET. Open dally from 10 a.m. till 9.90 p.m. Dinner and Lunoheon from 12 to 2 p.m. Tea from 6to 7 p.m. .. _. __ Boarding-house for Young Ladies who are occupied during the day. Terms on application to the Secretary. \ The following Gatherings, to whloh allare Invited, are heft during the Week {-Monday, 7.30 p.m., Bible Class; Taosday, 3.50 p.m., Bible Class; Friday, 7.30 p.m., Working Party (for Institute). Governess 1 Agenoy ( Servante* Registry, and Lending Library <n connootlon with tfee Insti tute. Tenders. "XfOTICB— To Paperhangers.-o Large J3I Booms at Ponsonby to be Canvassed and Papered; tenders at per yard and rou are re queßted<-Webb'a Musio Saloon, Wellesley. street. ■. moßuiL D £ R a. Tenders Will be reoeived until noon of the 31 at instant, for the Sreotlon and Completion of a Villa Residence at Onohunga. Plans and epoolflcatlouß may be seen at J. Robb's, Cabinetmaker, Xc, Queen-street, from the 27th till 31st December. mOBUIL D X R 8. Tenders will be reoeived until noon of the 19th ot January, for the Krootlon ot Uhreo Shops in Queenttreet. R. KEALB&SOV, Arohlteots, N. 2. Insurance Buildings. mo buildeks. Tenders will be reoeived up to noon on SATURDAY, the 7th of January, for the Breotlon ot a Block ot Warehonses in Fort street. Plane, &0,, at our offloee, Queen-street. SDW. MAiIONKY ft SON, Arohltects. mo B v i h d c r s. Tenders will be received until noon of SATURDAY, December gist, for reinstating Mr aioan'o House, Symonds-stroet, BDWARD BABTLEY, Architeob m O i> v I Li) E X S. The Time of rebelvlnjt Tenders for.Warehonse. and Shop In Viotoria-street is Extended to noon on SATURDAY, the 31st inßtant, Plans, Sec, at our offices, Queen-street. KDW. MAHONKY (B SON. Architects. mo B U I L D E B S. Tenders will be received until noon ot the 28th instant for too Kreotion ot a Five-roomed Cottage at Klngsland, Wew North Road. , Pla M ,*o.,«myo D lo V>asKiNNßHj Architect. Boolesiaßticai. qtjnday evening services, thkateb Royal. SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SERVICE. CHRISTMAS HYMNS. Addresses by Mr w. R. Vinoa and the Rev. William Morley. TocommenooatSo'clook. _^ ALL ABI iMTtTgD. ST. SEPULCHRE'S, Kyber Pass.— Cbristmab Kvb, Kvening Prayer and Carols, 8.30 p.m. OhbiStiiab Day aervioeß : -8 a.m., Holy Communion; 11 a.m.. Morning Prayer and Holy Communion; 330 p.m. .Servloa for Children and Young People; 7 p.m..Evening Prayer and aermem, Anthems and Christmas Carols. ':; . ST. PADL'S CHURCH. — Chrtstmaß Servioes.-8 a.m.. Holy Communion: il a.m., Festival Bervlce and Holy Communion; 330 p m.. Children's Christmas Service; 7 p.m., Festival Service and Sermon. ■jiPIPHANY CHURCH. — Christmas XIJ Day Servioes.-Holr Communion at 9.30 a.m. Morning Service and Holy Commnnion at 11 a.m.; preachor, the Rev. O. Bloc. Children's Bervioe at 3 p.m., address by Mr Porcy Small field. Evening Bervioe at 8.30 p.m.; preaoher, the Rev. J. Haselden. PITT. STREET WESLEYAN OHURGH.-Morninj:, at IL Rev. W. Morley; Evening, at 6,80, Rev. 8. W. Baker. nEAFTON ROA3J WESLKYAW XX CHURCH.-Mornlng, at 11. Bey. W. O. OUver; Evening, at 6 30. Rev. L. M. laltt. PARNELL WESLEYAN CHURCH.— Sunday Services-Morning, at 11, Rev. T. Buddie; Evening, at &90, Mr A. C. Lawry. -VTEWMARKET WESLEYAN 1> CHUKCH.-Moming, at 11, Rev. L. M. Isltt; Evening, at &30. Rev. W. O. Oliver. TVTORTH SHORE WESLEYAN ±1 CHURCH.- Morains, at 11, Mr T. F. Jones i arening, at 6.30, Rev. W. atorley. MOUNT ALBERT WBSLEYAN CHURCB.-Mornlng. at 11, Mr Coxi Evening, at 63), Mr Mather. I7ILLERSLIE WESLEYAN SERVICES Ei —Divine service will be oonduoted in the Publlo School-room To-morrow Evening, at C.30, by Mr Marshall. ARCH-HILL WESLEYAN SKR VIOKB,- Divine Servlos wIU be held in the Pnblio Sohool-rooia To-morrow Kveninß, at 6,30, by Mr Jones. ' ■ I Z^ION GREGATIONAL CHURCH, Beres. KJ ford=street,—TheServioeswlllboconduoted To-morrdw (Buhday)rat 11 am., by the Rev. T. McKenzio Fraaar, and at 6.30 p.m., by the Rev. G. B. Monro. ' TT7ELLESLEY-STKEET BAPTIST V V OIIUKCH,—Mr Thomas Spurgoon will iroaoh To-morrow (Christmas Day), in the Horning at 11 o'clook, and in the Evening at 615 o'olooK. '~■■■ ST. DAVID'S CHURCHi Upper Sy. monds-steeet.—Rev. T. McKonKlo Frasor, W. A. Morning at 11; Evening at 7, Lecture on Sorlptnre Characters—"Jaoeb in Syria." TTNITBD METHODIST FREE U CHURCH, Pitt and Vincent streets.- Sunday Services. December 25. to be conducted in the Morning, at 11, by the Rev. T. Hodgson, and In the Evening, at 6.30, by Mr Hemus. ST. LUKE'S, REMUERA.—The Rev. R. W. Logan will deliver an Address on his Mission Work in the Caroline Islands To morrow Kyenlng. at 7 o'olook. RIMITIVK METHODIST CHURCH, Alexandra-street,—Christmas Servicest— The F.ev. J. Long will preach in the Morning at 11, and in the Evening at 6.30. P~^JIMITIVE METHODIST SUNDAY SERVICES, Ezoelslor Hail, Upper Pitt etreat.-Tho Rev. J. Long will preach in too Afternoon at 3 o'olock. FRANKLIN KOaD PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHUROH.-Servloe wIU be oonduoted in the'above ohuroh To-morrow Morning and Evening, by Rev. J. Guy. LORNE-STREET HALL—UNSECTA BIAN SUNDAY SERVIOBS. Deo. 25.- Mornug Service only, at 11 o'clook, by the Rev. B. Eager, B. A. Subject. " Undisputed Grounds of Evldenoe of a Lite Beyond the Brave, or Immortality." g CHORAL HALL.—Geo. A. Brown will v/ Lecture on Sunday Night at 6.15. Subjeot, "The Gospel—its Relation to Conditional Im mortality. Morning Service at the Temperance Hall. 11 o'olook. EXCELSIOR HALL, Newtou.-This commodious Hall, situated In the midst of a largely populated neighbourhood, may be engaged for Sunday Services after Christmas.— Apply for terms, &0., to Mr V. Jesne, at the MUSICAL BOXES, Newest Tunas.— Angolo Forrest, Auckland Mnsio Ware honge, Qneen-Btreet. .. XT' OUNG WOMEN'S INSTITUXIS. AOKNGY FOE GOVKBNKSSKS AND SKKVAHTS' RSGISTBY, Respectable Servants are requested to apply nDDVP nrrwij'v CthRHHTI Auckland, '' Vest from Employers. 68a 'r Fee from Governesses, ss. Em from Bervants, 2s 6dL A STY E S^ "ffl 'C O. HAMILTON, Have Opened Out, in their New Store, a Magnificent Assortmbnt or ■ CHINA, GLASSWARE, TOILETWARE VASJM, LOOKING GLASSES, &c &c &o, SANDES & CO., HAMILTON. Agents Auckland Evening Stab.



Public Notices. CIAKtiC BKOTHKKB, ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHBKS (OPPOSITE UNION BANK), QVIIK-BTBSIT, AUCKLAND, Phototrraphr in the Latest and MM * Fashionable Styles, Executed In ,«. a manner unsurpassed '■ In the Colonies. LAHGK COLLECTION NKW ZEALAND TOWS Always on Hand NX TREE HtLL HIGHWAY DIS TRXOT. "THK DOS RKOISTKATION ACT." Mr Henry G ark 1b appointed Registration Offloer under the above Act, and will be in at tendance at hie Residence, Onehunga, onteaoh Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, (brine the month of January, 1882, from 7 tUI|IO o'clook turn., for the Registration ot Dogs, and issuing of Collars. The Begistr»tion Kee lor the year 1882 is fixed at Ten ShUUnw. BOBBRT HALL Chairman of Board. HARBOUR BOAKD. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, December 1,1881. Notice is hereby given, in terms of a resolution jdopted at a meeting the Board held on the Sth November, that all Aooonnts for rente, wharfage, and other dues in arrear, and unpaid »toe^t instant, will be placed. In the hands >f the Board's solloitor for recovery. F. B. COMPTON, _____ Chairman, ARBOUR VIEW GOLD-MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). DirSfi ll!g,Bhareholaers are requested to lend soonas^Uoattons yMumt delay, as the **w anxious to oommence work as Cormnandei,_ P. J. THSRNKY. Tyro >b«lP,1881. BwretMy ' The Office of theiobK 1 0 B. Removed to To Kopurn, Nbi _. . _ F. W.lH?** Coundlis 3rd December, IBSI. . /"*JEWS. I I _ipnan, fiHRISTMAS PRESENTS-VarW vV Fancy Goods at R. B. Shalders and Bo« Drapers, 200 and 202, Queen-street. X KRIVED—2O Ladies' Gold Huntin JA. Genevas for. £S 10s, warranted for fly years.—F. H. Lewisson, Watchmaker, Queer street, Auckland. TOHNLjsECH, Shortland-strcet, Look O Ing Glass Manufacturer. Old Glasses R<! sUverea equal o new, at moderate chaujca. ADIES' Glove Kid Boots, Ss • Child ren's fahoea, Is 9d to Is; Choice Trimmei lats, rery cheap,—Mrs Whitehoad, Milliner Newton, F7ITHER LESSON, newest and easier JLk method.- Carl Gotsch, Hoffmann ft Som Muslo Shop. mOMLINSON'S CHALLENGE I £5( - .1 reward will ba paid to any person wh< can prove to the contrary—that Tomlinson's li not a Genuine C!earlng-ont Bale. AS XOMLINSON GONE SMASn No I Notjostyet, but is giving np th< Drapory Bußiness, aja BelllnK the stock acanj price. ( IHKIBTMAS GOODS to be Slaughtered VJ at Tomlinson's Cloaranoo Salo. Come and Try. - T* 0 0 X 7\ V Tl BLUE BOOT! ffßl BLUE BOOT Just Landed, Per Arawata, Hero, and Loch Urr, ' 20 TRUNKS OK LADIES' FANCY Boots and ShomJ^^SlSS?^ Also, a Labqi Stock of BEST ENGLISH BOOTH. .. All Seasonable Goods. C. BKOOKKS, OPrOSITE GARLICS AND CEAHWELL'a, QUKSN-STRBBT. ~||yrUSIC&L BOXES, with all the Latest JLtJL Improvements,—Angelo Forrest, Anok' and Mhblo Warehouse. f itfRISTMAS PREBENTS|I \J CHRISTMAS PBBSBNTSI HBNKY PETBY, ; 1 JEWELLBB AND DUMOHS SBTTBB, ■Victoria-street (A (ew steps from Queen-atreet, opposite Royal Mail Hotel). N.8.-H.P. has a choice Stock of the Latest Novelties in Jewellery, Watches, etc,- suitable for Christmas Present*, always on hand. Be pairs neatly exeoated on the premises,: and orders promptly attended to. ■ Shakland's Manufacturbß grape saline, An Bwtebvesoino and Suohtli APBBIENT TONIO GRAFJB JDICB SAIT. It purifies the Blood, dears the Bkin, : ~, . >«,, Believes Headaches and Indigestion. A teaspoonfol in water makes a Pleasant Sparkling Draught. PriC9,2a6daßottle. IMPROVED LIME FRUIT JUICB, HIGHLY OCAEIFIED, FaBK FROM ALL IMPUBITIKa, Is 6d Bepnted Quart Bottles FRUIT JUICE SYRUPS. ■ These are prepared with MMX! FRUIT JUIOB, Guaranteed Pure and of Fine Flavonr, la 9d Repnted Quart BottJdß. LIME FRUIT CORDIAii, Fine in Flavonr and QuaHty, la 3d Repnted Qnart Bottleß. - FINE DALMATIAN INSECT POWDER, KOMA, A PBBVKMTIVB TO THK BITES OF THB MOSQUrrO, ; IB 6d \ Bt>%iO. SHARLAND & CO., Apotheoatiee'HaU ORTH yonr while to Call atR, ~ Fronoh'a Koyal Tea Mart, Karangahapi Road/for some of the Choice Teas there obtain' able, from 1/6 to 2/ per lb; finer qualities, 2/1, 2/8,2/10, and 8/ per Id. BEST PRESENT for the Season, one oi Wheeler and Wilson's Sewing Maohlnoß, -To be ]5a at Shalders and Sotfe, Drapers, Qaeen-street. ■:-''!" j-:':' *»1 «Ti TO *1000 LENT on Building Xilll Society principles, or on ottotenm &Jt bJrroweS:^fiortgjjgeei and Loans nego S*et s^pKlSe^SreySp® Eiisßte aAjKsgfijr DIRECTBUPPLY STORE, 249, Queen. stree^Now landing, 27 oases 6* Udb "Sireotßnpply importaU goods direct. Ho* toDSi3;«^cK>ae..an a «fe"fe to**l* °^ t ae»ite aw v»* Direct Saptfyßtorojflc not merely indent, bat buy for cash direct from the makers. INDIA AND CHINA T%A * WARBHOUaB, ! NO. 95, VIOTOEU-STEBBT, nROIOB NBW CUBRANTB, 6X8.8. BoratO ■ sulendjd Valanoiaa. per Mero, ez Orient: Ne* • isß° auto dittoTfeS Choioe Jlusoateif, c: ! Tinr bltcwd TKAB araWeaolly laoreasroi E pubilo favour. With 28 years' experience t : this department of trade. I have much conj I denoe to commending ttem for BtUl forUw . extended patronaKe. 'ii'^'Li - TBN THonHAND CIGABa. bought to *el StTMtTsTtooleac quioKiy, will be sold at * • each, or 7 for Is, ;.«_... 8 ONBi HUNDRKD BAGB Fine White T>M ] ilice" iSe Bd pelt Win. wv t emalle* lota, 84. ■ THIRTY DOZEN Huperlor Knglish Bauoi b only 6M per Dottle; Hckles from Bd per bottle. TBN THOPSAND Superior Swiss Clgan ! is 6d per bundle; per 1000, at wholesale rates. GOOD OAVBNDISH TKNB. Virginia Tl I baocD, is ed per lb. Bankrupt Btook. ' , THRKB LINB3 [of Very Choioe Monli " Congous to arrive ex May Queen. These Tei ■ have been uoleoted by a flrßt-olasa Mincing Toi Broker. Lovers of this oharactar Tea may c: peot something good. Also, a oheap line ye) choioe MONINO BIFTINGB. This shoil prove a treat to mypoor IriSdg, who canm r afford to study appearances. Pjuobs :—Bleu Counter Teas, Is 3d, 2s, 2s 83, and 3b; og( China Congou, stronff and sweet la &J. or^ tor 8a 6d; Box Teas, 20s, 22a, 21s. 26», .aHStlo'B box Cow quality not quoted); Hatf-earßynip, to 10 lbs, from Is id t to 2s M pej/jld ncr ft lUlk Food, 2s per tin; Motner,*^ per lb; 2s lid per bottle; Five Medal fi KB ja^g w R 261 lb boxes; Superior (m\ prime Hams in ' Ume'iace,lodperWrtJig' mw*^ u"W 6d per case, ;OUve OW^g holiday I purpose oloth; 120 dozen Wb.m,, Tobscconlat Depart N.8.-AfUurtt(lßidays exoepted), and shall g olosingmyolnny customers will bear It In mentlaoioir tortJffiFKKDK. WHITBHBAD,, ' | i ""'•J?' . Tea and General Importer, ;



. PnbUO Noticea. , ~, <■ ■^^St^^^^' ■"■ '''■•fin ft o B. ,X;,.c" * The Oity Contractor's Dnut Cwtt will Collect Refuso on WEDNKBDAY MORNING next (instead of My B^ww;, 4 ♦ City Surveyor's Offioe, DeoemberZl, 1881. , : , ;!; ••.•_■■ *^BSg BOXING DAY. g EXCURSION TO WAIWBRA 'ANtf 5 MAHUKANGI HK ADB. The SB. ROSE O4SEY lffll leave Auckland Wharf at 9 a.m. on MONDAY tor WWwero and JMahurangi Heads Kogatti, returning by 7.30 I or 8 p.m. Faro—Three BhtllisgCk A Band provided on board. r; ?,•;*•?.? jjKX •TBI XCU BS I p,JK^ •^HqS^s, The 8t Hrttorti Bay Land vmu&gr company having thrown open m' their grounds to the public » g The 8.6. ; ■ I f* CITY OF CORK Will leava Queen-atreet Wharf on TUESDAY. 27th Instant, at 9.30 a m. and ILSO a.m. rospeo lively, returning from HelierYi Bay at 5.90 p.m. Beturn Tiobeta-2s each. . »: ■■ M&o&Ror £C*B»S*Co. T\I3EASES OF IHK E¥J; I may be consulted daily, tram 3to S o'clock in the afternoon, at Mr Gardner's Pfes.nnaoy 181, Qoooa-streot, Private Kesideuce: KXBixatmvE Roap, near corner of Queen-street, ARTHtJR RICHARDSON, JtM ' S| Member Royal College of Burgeonß, England LADIES' HOSE, in Cream, Pale Blue/ Fink, Cardinal. Grenat, Navy and Blaok, ;* at R. B. Shatters and Son's, Queen-etreot. AUCKLAND GAS COMWUtnr . .r s ~,,. .(LIMITED). -,■ . . ~,,,„,,,»»;,- ■ H All Aooonnts now dae for Qu < «nd Coke, which remain unpaid at 5 p.m. on WJKDNKB DAY, the 28th instant, wUI become payable, in t ulL without discount, m*>m i Thn Offloe will bo Cloeod on Monday, and Tneadaynext. ■" .^^ KB, PABSON9, Seoretary. -lV ■"»tllc wndorsigued, hereby agree to i a" CLO3K onr rospootivQ Pl&cm of BubI „ miTIB MONDAY and TOBSDAY, the 26th i. RTatf^Dooembei!- T.MoM'asyoe , A. Llnabnry & Co. . . J. Cullen ■'KSon Ganlokaud Cianwell . Fredk. 3 Sonu. Wm. R. Bridgman " John Leek-, < v John Smith x J!"" 'Qy H. Atkins !'Xi;:. x.vßdwln'Holtow«f--ir. '. .. •'■■,■.» rriHE MEMBBBSx ~, - ff 1 ■! ABBOOIATION f;^b< BROKERS' Bpeotiro OFFICB3 wiU be OlKthelr ref. t MONDAY, 26th December, to MOND^from1 ' January, both dayi inclusive. ' " ► tJCKLAND SUJSDAy-SCHdpll' XV >. ii.^: ■ PNiorT. ■ '",:.,;f^ ",;:■; For the convenience of Sunday • sohool I Teachers and others, the depot will be_OPK "J , on CHRISTMAS EVK and NKW YEARS ! KVJfC.from9a.m.toßp.m. * . „ A Larße Assortment of ChrlßtmM and Now . Year Cards, Sunday-«ohool Reward Books* «0., [ now in Stock..: ". : " ,'; ' A.; t',-,,:'% 1 -W- , 0 T ""'I .C^ £ 1 MONDA V, the 36th December, and TUES DAY, the 3rth December, being Publics HoU > days, tho Offloo ol the Auckland Permanent Co ' oporaUve BuildlnK and Investment Sooloty wiU le CLOSED on those days. Payments due on tho 26th will bo received on any of the remain inK days o£ tho vieok daring btjineßß hours. - . s The Office will be CLOSKD on the 2nd Wft 3rd of January. ..- s\'fofa tß jtf a jtt£&M . ■■*■ ' ■■■' - -•■ ''- 'Seof«tßjff■;■ TAKAPUNA JOuKBY CLUB RACES —'Bosses bom Viotbrla Wnart every - • quarler-of an-hoar. on Tussday, to tco Koce- • coarse,' Fare, Sixpence. < >'■■" • '■ ■ •■'■ i •'•>■ '•>:(, • rpAKAPUNA — BOXING D^s-t 1 Coaohea every hour from Eevonport, on ' Monday. Fare each way, One Bhilling. -k■• % fXUB. ESTABLISHMENT will be Opon J on Saturday Evening, 21th initantiluitll "■:-■ ■ 9.30 o'clock, and will be Closed on Monday and •■ : 'ÜBBday, the 2flth ond 27th inatant-J. 418 3. Dickey, 234, Queen-street. ' ■....., f^ LASSWORKB, JFjreemßth'B' Ba^.—Fly JT Traps, 6d each; Conf^otionera' Jars, Is per lb. On Monday and Tuesday next the mblio are invited to come and nee the art ol : , Glaablowlng.—M. Cook and Bone. ■ ■ . i rXHKISTMAS DINNEBB Baked ijomi 1 V> 10 to 1 o'clock on Ohrieonas Day at DnVid ■ flrabb'B, Karangahapo Road. ri N.L.A.—The Great Northern Lsnd JT« Agenoy will be dosed from this day - until Wednosday, 28th.—T. W. Hlokßoa. NO TIC E.—We beg to notify that onr ' plaoe of Buslnefla w&l bo CLOBBD from Fiuday, Deoembor 23rd, 1881, to Friday, January 6th, 1882, Letters, paroels, eto,, .may >y left with the Caretaker on the premises, or at frKrltt'ty next door.^W; 3S. Bhskerpoar wit- - Co.. Qaeen-Btreet, Aaeklana. ■VTOTICE OF REMOVAL, f B. WooDrwa (late McGteady, Thomwm, and " ' Nlven), Book Importer, has Removed to'Hiso street, AnoMand. ; . * . ' ri HRIBTM A 8 IS COM IH G I UNITED SERVICE HOTEL ;,., WINE AND SPIRIT STORE 1 : ABBBorted Casfiaof Hie Finost .Wlnw »na Spirits made np for Pionlo ParUoi ana others at the Bhobtkbt Notiob. H. N., SOB BOT T, pBOPBIBI'OK. mo BUILDERS; : - AND.. OTHERS.1 -.' Guthrje and Lamaoh'a New Zealand Timber and Woodwaro Faotoriea Company (i,iinlt«dl, mvlnß oomplated the emotion ot their New 1 ltaber at Onehunga at (rreatly rednoea price*, m order to make room (or a new ana well aborted Stock. - ; '■<' y. .f. ■, SUMMER OATMEAL CLOXfI, in White, Pale Blue, Sam, &o.: jutt tho tWng : Or the holidays—At B, B. Bbalnerß und Bon's, * . Quoen-stxeet. ■...:.■. ( s'A.,u''.(■••.hi ir : . ■■.;■ rriOYS I TOYS 1 TOYS 1 forJgjrlrwid, 1. Poyst-500 Uoxos of Toys, anljpioat 100 •* other binds of Assorted Toys. Faffiers ana Mothers, don't forget your ohUdren on OJirlit masKvo, Oome one, ootne all, before yon rasjia your purohaaea anjwhere else, and look at St. WILUAMB'a CHEAP TOY SHOP, City Mar- . kot, next but one to Dampler's, WeUeslsy-Btreet Bntranoe. ■ . . H! , •,.. i ,-..s .■■■:..<.■ iiV' /f.fi^ly - , j;^ $ rfa \j ooK c, ;'- F:':/ ■ "■ :" FOBNITUBB, BEDDING, AND CARPET WARKHOOSB 123, QUKKN-ETRKKT, AutKUlfD: Adjoining Bank of New Zealand,' ■ We Invite the attention Of Ladies and Gentlo. men aixrat to furnish to our Large and Well- Boleotol Stook of Dmwiag-room, Dining-roomi and Bci-room Furniture; JapawkbbSuW jlinbs for Verandahs: Iron Bodsteads,Karate teds, BolsteiH, and PUIowBS Spbiko MiT- . TBABBJIB, of Buperior quality, at reduced prioea: • 1 i largo assortment oiCune seated Chairs, Vemui- •. lah and Croquet Chain; PAraara Si-bino toiiicß Bunds, aUsizßg; Wardrobes, with Plate GlasiFanels; Marble-top Waihstands: > tome Very Superior. Bedroom /Suites, in iJcnMBD Kitjui; Toilet Ware, superior double sets, with sponge bowls; Goatskin Hearth- , Buoe, In White, Black, and Grey, ntmoderata prioea; Door Mate, a few very superior Oriental i fibre Mats just opened, easily kept clefts, and ' Tbßm^teßtatteatU»wJdtethdl»oklßßßn4 . , forwardlDK of orders from,our oountey cua ' tomers. Cataloguee forwarded pott tm on > application. r Liberal Discount to Cash Purchasers, All Goods delivered tree in town. - T, & H. COOKE, UR NITURB, BEODINO. 'AND- OAWmt'Jm ..■)■;! '■ •■ ■■■ WAREHOUSE,-^; :■ ?.t'; ; -. x ..-x 123, QUKEN-STEBKT, ,■ >' ' Adjolnltm the Bank of New ZeaJWjtg \ y' Anotiona. " ' WJSDN'.ESDAY, ..DWf^":' '■:." '" %1| ■b Oa Account o^ ott .*,' i^ Bwtr>& s >.co; r ,T Doa Cart, cloth Cushions ■'Four Bel* Sinsle and Double Harness ; >^i'AUnVXe'|(J(l«:»«dpii»fe4ni)V>,!i'| B, TONKS. ; B. t. OASB, *'B. D. TOHK3. .IaiSHDRSDAY, DECEMBEK 29,, ~■ ' , LI ni1,;,,!, ' .*'■"■' '! "*ii- 4•, ■ HALT, rR OM B h ENHKI M| * U''' ",B..TONKS~<S!CO. ••■ « ! WILL sell on iThunday, the KJth lust" at U o'clock, 133'SACK8BL«NHEIMMALT, -.-.; (Oontintfed on Fourth; Page).