The Auckland Evening Star.

Vol. XIL-No. 3,543.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1881.

(Published Daily),

PRICE : ONE PENNST



Shipping. T>ACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP CO ' THROUGH THK UNITKD BTATF.3 OF AMERICA, VIA HONOLULU, TO GREAT BRITAIN. Under Postal Contract with the Governmonta Of New Zealand and Now South Wales. liato ot Uatoofdall „. ~, Sailing for ing for Steimer. Tons. Sydney . g an 8 Fr an . __ 5!? 00/.. Olty oTNewYork ~3,i00. Decom. H Jan 3L1882 Australia... .. 3,100 Mar. G, '82 Jan.3,1882 Zoalandia.. .. 3,200 Jnn.9.18<2 Fob. 28, "82 City ot Sydnoy ■■ 3,200 ye p. a, 1882 Mar. 28,82 ""paaFongors booked through to Liverpool, London, or Paris, via the grout Overland Roads of America, and tno Steamora of the Atlantlo lines from New York, FAEKS, Flrat-nlasg to London ... .. fiGB and upwards iiteeraso to London „ — £37 10b Fir^t-claaa toSanFranclsoo.. fi4o stowage .. .. .. - «20 Through Cabin Passengers are pormlttedto lay over at Honolulu, or any of the citioa ef the United Statßß, not to oxceed Blx monthß. No Shipping Orders will bo Issued after i p.m. on tho day before the sailing of stoamera for Hun FranotßCO. For freight niton and all other Information apply to tho^ GAMBLB!> Aueut, i^uwer Oueen-«treet. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW i <F*Si*S| «\ ZtCALAND (LIMITM). it'.-S.7l^S\ _— '!' • -•-!>--*A Time Tablk— I; Deo., ISSi. FOR OISBORNK, NA^IKR, WBLLINaTON, LYTTKLTON, PORT GUALMKRB. AKD ULUFF (rROU QUEBW-BTTBET WBIRT) fitonmor. Date of Sailing. Latest Train. Ahawata Thursday, IS, 10 a.m. — Kotomaiuna Thurßday, 22, noon — >!">K TARANAK.I. NELSON, PICTON, WKlr mnoton. lyttklton, akd w«Bt Coast Ports ifbom Manukau) _ Wanaka Tuesday, 20,10 a.m. 910 a.m. FOR BYDNKY. Hkro . Thursday, 15, noon — ' FOR MSiiBOURNK. Via aOUTH, ARAWATA* I'hnruday, 15,10 a,m. — Kotomahana Thursday, 22, noon — 'Calling at Milford Sound. . FOX KUBHKI.L *WD KAWAKAWA. K'otomaiiana I 'Monday. 19, 5 p.m. 1 — FOX LBVUKA AND SUVA. Taiaboa | Wednes.. U. 5 p.m. | — t;w Oamo must be aioniiaido oho hour before tlmßOf ieparture. During Decomber. January, and February, Excursion Return Tickets will be issued at Kcduccd Ratoß, available for rut urn until 31st forage Tioketa rani; be tatcen at the offloe bofoio embarking, , Anckltjtd Branch! 63 Qnoen-Btroet. < |ii TO LVaUVR. "■§S^^^^. orikntTink. -."'awSSSBaGB ibeiollowlne Steamships be» onelne to the Orient Steam NaviKatlon Com pany i Limltedl.and the f aolflo Steam N avigation Company will leave 9YUNKY at the under mentioned dateß for MHLBOURNK. ADK liAinit and LON'JON. via Snez Canal:- Steamer. | tieg.xon-gei Date. COTOPAXI.. „ _./ 4,027 Deoem. 23 ORIKNT 5,388 January 6 GARONNK 3,876 January2B LU^ITANIA...... 3,8i5 February 3 TiIGUHIA ~,■■■ 1666 February 17 •And tho Service will be maintained By sno ceuili iff steHmers at intervals of a Fortnight. Auokland Passengers, per Cotopaxl, proceed per Hero on the 15th December. Fare to Jjondon, 15 to 70 frnlneas. ■ . S nor, Canal Dueß, 8a in addition. Parcels booked through to London. Pisuengora o°n book bom Anokiand at a 'thronffh rate to cover Intercolonial fare ana Can'U tines, and so sooure special advantages. . Passages from London can be granted In For plans anl full particulars, apply, In London to F. Green & Co., and Anderson, Andewou & Co., Joint Managers Of the Line; or to the Acrenta in Auoklano. UNION STKAMSHIP CO. OF N.Z. o.iuitkd'. Queen-street. • I\A x' KA M T ° T E 'l^ k THAMES, ■Jm&i&Sß* OHINKMURI.WAITKKAURI, WAIHI. TK AROHA OOLDFIKLDS, MOR; KINSVILLK. WAITOA PLAINS. ANDGRANT AND FO9 TKR'S SKTTiiKMKNT. EKTBRPKISK NO. 2, P.S. TE AKOHA, & P.S. PATIKI. From Auckland! From Thames I Wednea., 12midnight Thnreday, 3 p.m.- Friday, 5.30 p.m. Saturday, 5 p.m. The time tablo of river steamers to be seen at Kntnrprira Office, Wharf. Fares i To Thames _ Saloon, 7s 6d: Steerago, H To (ihlnemnri through, 6s extra To Te Aroha through, 10s extra Not responsible for shipping, carrying, or JU ohfin!"!l!fiVßßtOflk-A.N.S.FKRRYCO., AorenbL - . Q TEAM TO WADE AND Ja^^R. O ORKWA. vLJPsSa^r Thenewfl.s. va&BaUfml^ MAKY ALLEN. FromAuckidnd: w^™™%oo* Thursday, 15th, 8 p.m. Friday, 16th, 2 p.m. jvioiiday:l9th, 1 p.m. Tuesday, 20th, 6 a.m, vnr Orewa • From Orewa: Wfldnosday,Xt, i p.m. Thursday,22ndjr 30 a.m nrdorg to be left at Hendry and Whltbys, Qoro-strect. ________^_— '''■'i**siS^To vous>vi tdb ship rakau> 3#W?wHBW The splendid iron clipper barque STRACATHKO, ICOAI at Lloyd's, 1.169 tons register, T. B. Peters ComraanAer, cow loading, and will have QUiOk despatch. For freight or passage apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO, ILIMITBD). Agentß. era, Cheai* Trips from Satukday to Monday. On Saturday. Dewmber 10, and on every Saturday throughout the SummorjTlriJeto wiU ba iasufld from my offloe on the Wharf, which willinclndethejourreKto Waiwera and back, and Board and JKesidSnoe at the Hot.Springs Hotel from Saturday to following Monday, at a Coßtof£l7s6d. H . J. WICKBNB. "~~7ZL riTEAM TO THE HOT "^M^n SPRINGS, MAHURANGI. -•3^^jiA. T AKINA, KAWAU. AND OMAIIA. 'j ho S.S. ROSK CABKY. Al at LloyOß. W. Bomerville. Master. For Hot Springs, Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha-Kvery Tuesday at 11 oolook, re- For Hot SlringYandffi'urangl-Every Thursj day ana slturday at 11 a.m., retnrnlng on lionday and Friday. Wo Pamela or Goods taken without shipping 1& frelgM or passage app^y to WIOgHm ->,-, OTEAM TO THAMES, CAK »M>" S RYINS PASSKNGKRS AND 'aw 1 SbgoSSiSotwiwithoraj mvia, OMAHU, WAITOA PIAIHB. AND MOMUKB ■rfitxs (Piabo District). Time Tabls. ■JB.S. ROTOMAHANA, From Auckland i Wednesday, 6.30 afternoon IMday. 9 morning Saturday, 9.30 morning From Thames: Thursday. 12 nooa Friday, 2 30 afternooa Saturday, 3 30 afternoon Farns to Thames: Saloon, 7/6; Steerage, 5/. v*.,i ,ht throngh to Ta Aroha, 25/ per ion. No"«" o received within half an hour of ad- Tertlsed time oMewggj, & TIJJNB( AgmUt ~ ' viITAIUKU & ONEHUNGA %^^ W BTBAM NAVIGATION Co. Time Tablb-Dkobmbeb, 1881. ti.S, MANUKAU. leaves Oneimng*; I&2 B*nsm rSH !ESSr«.3Op m 97~Tn 0 Bdav 9am 27-Tue^day.2pm .prepaid. a, cUNNIKaHAM, Agent



Shipping. igj^V JpO& COROMANDEL. 58«33» Tho Bdioonor "*B"^*11 Makes regular weekly tripa to the above port. For ireight or passage apply on board to J. MURRAY, Master. OEJNINBULAK AND OKI. NAVI&A- The Coiioany's Steamships (under oontraot with the Victorian Government for the convey ance of her Majesty's mails) willbo despatched: SMamor I ljiafo I Leave I Leave a»amer. | Sydnoy | MelbVn . | Adel - de ROMK... „„ Dec. 1G Deo. 21 I Doc. 23 CARTHAGK Dec. 30 Jan. I Jan. G KAI3AR-I-HIND | Jnn. 13 Jan. 13 I Jan. 20 And thonoeforth ovory altornato woek. Route:—Rome, London via Bombay; Car thage, London via Gallo; Kalsar-l-llind, London via Guile. Katoa o( pasßaga money to Plymouth or Lon don: £70 first, and £15 secondrolajs; Italian ports, £06 first, and £10 seoond-clusa. For further particulars respeotlngpasß." go inonoy and freight apply to CRUIC^SHANK & CO,. AKonts. 18, Qneen-Btreet. Auckland. iSkk&a^ "XTOKXHJsKN STKAMSHIP <aUBB»ll CO. (LIMITED). ■**' TIMK TaBLE-Deobmbsr, (Weather and other Clroumßtancea Permitting). JOB TAURANGA AND BAY OP PLENTY PORTS. STEAMBB. | DATE Or SAILING. Glonclg Thursday, 15. 5 p.m. Wellington Monday, 19.5 p.m. „ Tnuraday, 22, 5 p.m. Glenelg Tuesday, 27. 5 p.m. „ Thursday, 22. 5 p.m. Wellington Monday. January 2.5 p.m. IConneots at Tauranga for upottkl and Bay of Plonty Ports every Tuesday FOR RUSSELL, WHANQAROA, & MANQONUI. Glonolg Monday, 19,5 p.m. Wellington Tuesday, 27, 5 p.m. Glenelg Monday, January 2. 8 p.m. FOR WHANGAREI, WHANGARKI HEADS, __ AND MANQAPAI. IKvery Tuesday at 5 p.m. (Carrying passengers and cargo _ for Walpn). FOR WHANQAREI AND WHANGAREI HEADS. Saturday, 17, 2 p.m. lons ' (Carrying passengers* and cargo for Walpu). FOB WAITABA, NEW PLYMOUTH, OPUNAKE, AND WANQAMUI (PROM ONEHUKQA). MnnorfiiHir I Friday, 16.3 p.m. Maogrogor | A- Barncßi Agßnt at Qnohnjiga^ FOB HAH OAWAI. Flngal I Kvery Tharsday. 4 p.m. FOR MKRCOBY BAY. Flngal | HiveryMonday.lp.ro. No cargo received after 4 p.m. Small parcels prepaid at the office on the wharf. Passage tickets most bo taken at tho Com pany a Office, iNo. G7, Queen-street, Auckland. A. MOGRKQOK, Managing Director «SS&^INCREASED COMMUNICA ifeISBg J- TION B2TWKBN AUCKLAND / Jurwtm AliD NORTHERN WAIROA. The Kaipara S.S. Co.'s u.s. DURHAM Will oommence on SATURDAY noxt, 17th Dccomber, a Special Tri-weekly Service to Northern Walroa, leaving Heleosville on Satur days on arrival of tho 7 aim. train from Auck land, returning from Dargaville by Monday morning's tide. She leaves Helonavillo again on Tuesday as usual. This extra trip will be continued until farther notice. W. LODDER, Mane^er s. uokomandkl, «SSEB»» mj 0 faßt and favourito s.ri, COROMANDEL, Captain, W. D. Hargrave, Timr-Tadlk. Leaves Auckland: Leaves Coromandel: Wednosday, M, 6 p.m. Tharsday, 15,12 noon Friday, 16. 3 p.m. Saturday, 17,1 p.m. Weather and other ciroumstanoos pormitting. All parcels to be prepaid at office, No. U, Queen-street Whr/:f. A. R. H. SWINDLKY. Manager. jefrtfa. rP° SHXfOWNKKS AND CjGßlSrag; The Wostport Colliery Company *^l~^—l" (Limited) are open to Chatter Ves sels up to 11 feet draft, to carry ooals from ■ Woatport to New Zealand Ports. i For particulars, apply to undersigned. ■ W. HAY DICKSON, Dunedln, June, 1881. Secretary. j£wjg^ pkEVONPORT STEAM inggg: JL/ FERRY CO. (Limitbd). TIME TABLE. From Acokland to North SHOKtc-7.3oan>, 8.30, 9". 9.30, 10*. 10.30, 11, 11.30*, 12 noon, 12,30* Pm, 1.30,2. 2.30,3», 3.30, i, 4.30*. 5,6.30", 6, 6.30,8, 10,11. (Saturdays omy—l p m instead of 12.30, 11.15 Instead of 111. Fbom North Shore to Auckland—7 am, 7.30. 8, 8.30*. 9,9.30*. 10, 10.30*. 11,11.30.12 noon", lpm, 1.30*. 2, 2.30*, 3, 3.30*. 4, 4.30, 6", 6.30,6\ 7.20, 8,30,10.30. SUNDAY. From Auckland to N orth Shore.- 10.30 am, !• pm. 1.30, 2.30. 3*, 3.30. i. 4.30\ 6.30*. 6, 6.30, 8.30. From Nortii Shobk to Auckland—lo am, 12.30 pm, 1,1.30*. 2, 3, 3.30*. i. 4.30, 6\ 6*. 8. •To and from Devonport Wharf. From Auckland to Northcote—B.ls am, 10.30. It P m, 2,5.10. 9*. From Northoote to Auckland-8.45 a m,, 11,1.30t pm. 2.30, 5.30,9.30\ *On Wednesday and Saturday only. fomltted on Saturday. SUNDAY. From Auckland to Northcotb—lo am, 2 pm, 6.10. From Northcote to Auckland—lo.ls 2.30 ( BKNJ. TANNER, , Secretary D.9.F. Co. iLlmlted). Groceries. &c. ' r a it X i X, • FAMILY GROCKR. HOBBON-BTRBET, Flnt-olaes Value In Teas and Genoral Groceries, Prime dairies of Fresh Butter Dally, Families regularly waited upon, and goods promptly delivered. ■mm v v D V AND Q O* FAMILY GROCERS, queen-stbkkt, Onehhnqa. Families regularly waited on, and goods promptly delivered. ipTTFTTu x* oxiG jb, WILLIAM JAMBS WATT 3, the well-known Grocer of Onehonua, haa a Constant Supply ot Homb ourkd Bacon and Ham always on hand. Agent for tho Kvksino Star. Mr Watt reßPOQtfnlly Invites further patronage. VTOTICIS 1 NO I'IUE 11 JNOTICJS 111 HOLLAND & FOKTZER, In thanking the general public for the very liberal support they have received for the past seven yoars, would tako this opportunity to in form them that being Dlreot Importers of several leading lines, they are in a position to Bay, without Rny boaat whatever, they can supply PJKODUCB AND GKNKRAL GROCERIES at Prices second to none In Anoklond. PRICE LIST!— Box Teas from 15s 6d per box; a splendid line of our own mixing at 20s per 121D8 Company No. 1 Sugar, 20s per bag A Nice Bright Yellow Sugar, 4d per Id Full Weight Sperm Candles. 9d per ID BnglM Sauoe from 6Jd per bottla We have a nice line of Fanoy Tea Caddies, con taining one pound of Good Tea, at a very low CoffeeTroasted and ground dally, at prices from Is to Is 8d per lb. We would oall special attention to our Turkey Brand at Is 6d per Flour, Oats, Bran, Sharps, ana Maize at Mill priCfflJj Favours by Post or Wire will receive our moßt strict care and attention, and will be delivered free of cnarge to Boat or Rail, and all parts of town and suburbs. N.8.-Note the Address holland & fortzek, wholesale: and retail grocers Qjjbbn-sirket, Auckland ; »nd at COBOMANDEL. Liberal Discount allowed tor Cash. UCTOK TJSNNANT has KKMOVED Ida Dispensary and Surgery to Hewitt's BuUdinga, Wellesley-Btreet. i oure of attendance :-9 to 10 0.m., Xto i, ana 7 private'Resldence: Bymonds-street. nuALi OvA v I COALI WHAU WHaU COAL MINES, WHANGAREI. OFFICE 1 No, .8, LOWER QUEEN-STREET. W. SL O A N B, AGENT.



Business Oardßi W?HIILIPrs & sub, • OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MKRCHANTS, Importerslof Paperhanftings, Sorlm, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, FYenoh Pollah, Gold Leaf, Artists' Coloura and Brashes: Plate, Sheet, Crown, OrnamontrJ, and Photographic (Haas; Plctnre Framoa and Tapestry Mouldings Clock and Compass Glaasoa, Glazed Sashes and Doors. out to sizo and oarofully poked. 85 ft 87. OUKKN-STREKT. vvr J£, a& 1 » NX X, aUILDKK OAKPKNTKR AND JOINKR, Vdmiii Lanb.l Every Deaoriptlon of Building Unsigned and Kreotod, All Kranohoa of tho Building Trade oioouted by Kiporlenood Worlcmou, Bhon ITronta Office Fittings tec, 3u> \%7 llil/UM THiia aS, T V Cornor of Lorno and Vlotorla-Btroota, Auoklund Kast 4SONTJMENTAL, MARIU.K, AND GBNItCAL STONEMASON, ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AKD CARVKK, Inaorlptlona accurate and beautiful. MonumontH, Tomha, liuudotonoa, and every deuorlptlon of Stone vv'nrlc at the lowoat possible prices tor town and country AMiS S STEW,A RT, CIVIL ENGIfJEKK AND AUTHORISED SURVKYOh, COKNER OF SHORTLAND AND O'CONNELL STREETS, U1 D W A X D B A X X li X V, ARCHITECT, BTIOHBURYB BUILDING QUEMI-STKKKT. A iii a a a UK C U jT~R, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, SO Goods Carted and Dollverod from ship's side on Shortest Notion. Ballast Supplied. Nbwcabtlk and Bait or Islands coal. Also. Firewood (out and unont) roaaonablo. rnHAMao uakkiauk ajnd pray .1 FACTORY, JAMES MACKIK, Proprietor victoria 81rket kast, auckland, Repairs ot Every Desoriptton In Wood and Iron neatly exeouted on tho Bhoqtkbt Nonas. SPRINGS MADE AND KEPAIKED, *"" N.B.—OonnUT Orderspnnotuallr attended 10; JU. f X L HA M • LADDER ft BARROW MA.XXX, 80 and 82, Victoria-stkkkt, Brery Description of Ladders. Steps. Harrows, f arrow Wheels, Clothes Horses, Clothes Bozos, Travelling Cheats, &c, on hand or made to order. A liberal discount allowed to Contractors and on wholesale ordar. Shop and Ollloa Fittings, and all kinds of Job bing Work done by experienced worsmon on tho shortest notice. N.B.—Ladders, Steps and Barrows lent on hire. Vlollne bought, Ono or two superior old Violins (or sale; also, , a good ViOllnoeUo ohean. ) ENKY BKAOJS & CO. (LIMITED), WHOLKS4LK MANUKACTURKHH AND IMPOKTKBS Of all kmda of SADDLKRY, HIGH-STRKKT, AUCKLAND. ■ KDW. JNO. COX, Managor. Knives Ko-b!aded] Saws Sharpened HENKY LEADBEAI'BR (From Sheffield). PRACTICAL GIUNDKR ANO CUTLB E, WAKKFIELD-STRKET. Solssors, Burgical Inatruniouta, und Carpenter's Tools pnt in thorough order. Razors Hollow BBonni) : JS D W A X U a. • COAL MERCHANT; SHIP AGENT. Bay of Islands, Nowoaatlo, and Walkato Coal tn any quantity. OlUon and Yard, Breakwator, Auckland, opposlto Railway Station. JJ, A U SX 1 M & U 0., • WnOLESALK BOOT AND BHOK MANUFACTURKRa A Large Stock of Peggkd, llivkttkd and Shwn Goods of all sorts and Bizet to geleot from, AIII Orders havo Quiok Despatoh. COLONIAL BO?I FACTORY, 14. WYNDBAM-STRKKT. AtTCKLAND. 1 a" k^ v I 1 « {latk of London), COACHBUILDttH, Uppkk QnBKN-BTOKET. Landanß, Bronghams, Haronohos, Viotorlas, and Pheetons of overy description manufactured at from 60 to 100 per cont. lesa than what you will pay for Ungltah importations. All work guaranteed. Repairs in all branches. N.B.—Tho advertiser was for many joara manufacturer to the trade in London WKLLEsIKY-STKKJKX Uil,, COLOUR, & GLA&S WARHHOUSK.- C. G. Hill, Importer of Purerhanginga, Oils,, Colours, Glass. Varnish, White Lead. &.0., Gilt and Stained Mouldings and Pictures, So. Plo ture-framing to order. Just landed, ex ' Coro nilla' and 'Loch Doon,' 245 paokages Papor hangings, White Lead, Oils &c—Ploase note the address: WeUesley-Btreek West (opposite Market entrance). . CLAKKu BKOTUEIIS, ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHKRa (OPPOBITK UNION UANKI, Q U B'SN •BTB E ET, AUCKLAND. Photography in the Latest and Moat Fashionable Stylos. Kxeonted In: a manner Unsurpassed In tho Colonies. LARGK COLLECTION HEW ZEALAND VIEWS Alwayp on Hand | I fIISHJJJSKSON, ! HODSB, SHIP, SIGN, AND GBNBBAIi DKCORATIVK PAINTER, NO. 8, WYNDHAM-STKKKT. "VfEWTON VHIS E TIA N BLIND IX WORK G E O, TUCEEB, VKNETIAN BLIND MAKER AND WIRE WORKER, KABAHGAHAFX ROAD, NXWTOH, Yenotlan BUnda ot the best quality made and fixed at is per foot. Wirewort, ot any desorip tion and pattern, made to order Rupalrß neatly exm-ntod. WAR NOCK BROTHERS, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. OFFICE 1 DURHAM-STREET, AUCKLAND. Cash Purchasers of Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins, and Bones. JOHN BOYLAN, C.E.] |ROBT. LUNDON, C.E, BOYLAN AND LUNDON, civil engineers, Licensed Land Transfer Surveyors authorised native laud surveyors. engineering and quantity surveyors. colonial bank building, AUCKLAND. J, . S W 1 N M iS li X U fl, • AUCKIiAND" STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, Wyndham Btrbet , (NKXT SHAEKSPBABB lIOTKrJ, Having Introduced Steam Power, he is now pro pared to make a Reduotion of Twenty fer Cen off he price ot all common work. tsr Country Orders punotnallv attnnded to a. a^ 5 i o N, . CARPENTER ANDIJOINER, BERESF.ORD-STRJIE.T. AUOKLIKD, Opposite the Congregational Church. All repairs promptly and economically executed. Estimates given. Funerals famished. JU U « SOtt XX, HOUSE. LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT Opposite H.M.'a Cnstom^honso, FORTjSTKEKT, AUCKLAND, BAB AXV'A-CS rOB SAL» Large Blocks of LAND FARMS, both Improved:and otherwla Also, HOUSES, COTTAGES, &C. On Most ReitHonable Terms. OOK-BINDINu & PAPER.RULINQ | h WILLIAM LEYS, 1 | |! BOOK-BINDER, PAPER-RULER, 2 V t Mkbchants' Account Books Ruled 3 ii :K and Bound to Pattern. <% fMUBIO. MAGAZINES, BIBLES jj AND PRA^"ER BOOKS, | BOUND IN ALL BTTLBPi J Three' Doors atovo Stab Ofßoa. BAKKBS' SPECIAL EULKD DAY-BOOKS, LIBBARV »JOK8 b STRONG ft OHBAPU



I business Cards. ESTABLISHED ISS6I MB T. TRAFFORD, BURGEON DENTIST WIKKfHtMKHTBKKT. NEAB QUKKN-BTBKWi PMnlofia Kxtraotion o( Teeth \ij the Oxlde- Nltrogen Gas. Profenslonal Hoara—Q a.m. till 8 p.m. 1 X £ AND P O I I X X, COACH-BUILDKRB, GREY-STKKET, AUCKLAND. N.B.—lron-bark Shafts, Spokes, Belloea. Blue yam and kinds ol Hardwood, at Lowest Markot Prloea. DUD, MARK, AND LEARN 1 JAMKS HMD & SONS. Hobaon-stroot. Cadinetmakkus, Spiral Turners, and UPIIOLSTKItIERB, Wish to oall tho attention oC the publio to their Hue display of Furniture now on exhibition at their spacious wiirorooms. Customers liberally dealt with. Having Introduced stoam powor, they aro ablo to supply all artloloa lowor than any other shop In town. liixj ia m xUNN AN TJ PIONEBB MANU AOTURKB Or Uhbkbllas and Paeasols, Upper Uuoon-streot. Wantod Known Tonnant'g AI Umbrellas are the Boat and Cheapest. New summer stock at prices to moot the tlmcß, Recovering In the best style, with oholos varlutv of material. Note—l. Lennox's Buildings, Upper Queen troot. Hstabllshed 1889. ___ A M JS b V A X X it, CIWMI3T AND DRUGOIBT, HOBSON-STKKKT, OLOM TO WBLLINQTON-6TOBET. Ff SJi js. It AN L» U U., WHOLESALE BHIPPINO AND FAMILY HUTCUKRB, QUEEN-STREET (Next Bans of Now Zealand, Auckland]. Poultry of All Kinds drossod to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Homo-oured Baoon Corned Beef on Solo in Largo Quantities. tOT N.B.—Dealers in Game. T» Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of the Colony noon recolpt of order. JTatuUlos waited on in town or suburbs. / THK / TT APAI pORN "DROOM po. (UKUMITICD). Temporary Premises: oustom-houßk-9tkkkt west, Near tiih Dock. p| UGH K. GILMOUKi (Lato Thomas J. Harbutt), STEAM BRUSH, PORTABLE FOUGE, AND UELLOWB IfACTORY, VICTOEIA-STRKKT EAST, Anekland. _. VV. X N I G U T f) t (LATK OF THE CITY MAUKKT), FOULTEKBK, KIIUITEKKIS & GKBKNOROCKB, Corner of Darby an Qoern-btrektb. Wholoaalo and Uotul Ketabllshed 1868, SHIPPING SUPPLIED, Poultry, Dressed for Tablo, always ready, live Pifceons, Rabbits, Fanoy Birds, Dnokß, Goon<i, Turkeys, and Fowls kopt in stools, Game Fowls, Spanish, Krahmos, and Bantams (Pure-brodl. rRKSH BOTTBR AND EGOS ALWAYS ON HAND, Lloensod Doalor in Game «■ KNIGHT'S CENTRAL MARKET, Two doors abovo Arthur** Anntloc Mart. TAIT IiKOTHERS MARBLE AND FRKK3TONK MABONB Monuments, Head-stones, Tombs, and Iron Tomb Railings. INSCRIPTIONS EZEOCTED IN A BDPEKIOB STVLK. Pbioes and Designs FUKK on Application. Address I—i Corner or Rutland and lornk StkektSi auckland Near Jnnntlonof Quoen and Wakefleld Btrootal RKi-AKU a koxujs Xa, WOOL MKRCHANTS. TANNKRS AND LKATHKE MAMtJPACTURKES, IMPORTERS OF Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery. English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers, Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hobo, &0,, &o. Wuehonsee:—Vulcan Lane and High street Works I—Panmuro. Auckland. Constituents' Ordors Promptly and oarefnllr Kxeented. Drapery and Clothing. LA D IKS! We have the LARGEST AND MOST FASHIONABLE STOCK of BOYS' AND YOUTHS', CLOTHING In thh Pbovinoe. We have to dispose of the whole, prior to rebuilding, and will do bo Under Cost 1 Phillips* Mart, QUEEN-STREET. -JW-EW GOODS! GOODS SPRING AND SUMMER. UPPEB tO- 278 "B* QUBKN. STREET. JOHN KEESING, In returning thanks for the liberal patronage he has received since the opening of his Drapery Business, begß to announce to his onstomers and the publio generally that he has now Opened his SPRING and SUMMKR Goods, well se leoted, whioh will be sold (as usual) with a small advance on cost, and giving the BEST VALUE possible for Cash. We are now showing special lines In— Beiges, aU Bbades, 6Jd yardl Lames' Two-thread Balbrlggan Hose, IM • Ladles' Lace Fichus, 4s 6d (■ Lustres, in all shades. BJd yard I Deep Coloured Fringe, 10id yard Ladies' Full-size Ties, all shades, Sommer Flowers. 4d spray Together with a Large Assortment ol Dunes Materials and Fancy Abtiolsb for the Season. 278, Upfeb Qcbkn-stebst,



j Drapery. QTE P H X NSON'S 10 s' B ALK 0F D l^™^1 Consisting of the following Goods:—10 yards liuotro (black or coloured), 12 yards white Galioo, 12 yards Grey ditto, C Towels, 1 White Quilt, 1 Coloured ditto, 6 yards Flannol, 6 yards Urown Holland, 1 Toilet Cover, 2 Antlnwcoas -8 lira. THE ABOVE GUARANTEED OF UN EQUALLED VALUH. Goods Delivered on Kuokipt of Monet Ohdkii, &c. Freight Paid Within Five Miles. NEWTON HOUSE", KARANGAHAPK ROAD, Nuar l'o3t-ofHoo. "XTEW DUAPKRY AND CLOTHING -ll ESTABLISHMENT. IMPORTANT TO TUB PUBLIC, JOHN LECK' (Lato Managing Psrtnor of Soraerfleld & Look) Begs to announco that he has Now Opunod . in the premises lately occupied by Mr W. Rattrsy, with an ENTIRELY NKW AND CHOICE STOCK or DKAPERY AND CLOTHING. Tho WHOLB STOCK has boon pnrchased With groat care, and is SPECIALLY SUITED for tho AUCKLAND TKAOK. New clothing ! I new Dkapery I j And Fancy Goods i A GRKAT ASSORTMENT OF DRESS MATERIALS. Tbo Advertisor hopes thut. his !on« experience in the Trade will bo a guarantee that ho will SELL NOTHING BUT FIRST-CLASS GOODS, ond at Prices which will Defy Compijtition. Ho hopoß to bo favoured with a vtolt from all bis old Customord, and has no doubt bat he will glvo them every uutisfactlon. N.B.—Gentlemen's Clothing made to order on j the Bhortoßt notice by First-class Tailors. JOHN LUCK, Draper, Clothier, and Outfitter Opposite tho Bank of Now Zealand, QUEEN-STREET. AUCKLAND. WHY PAY MORE ? —Inspect the Goods, compare Prloos, and Judge for youraolvea.—Allen's Genoral Drapery. Viotoria- Btrcot. BARGAINS I—Ladles,Dear in mind mat Williams bos opened up another lot of Fresh Goods, which ha intends to sell ohesp. Tho best and cheapest lot of Ladles' Under clothing in Auckland; the boat assortment of Real and Imitation Maltese Laoe: anloelotof Laoo and Silk Ties. Neck Krllllnga; a nioe assortment of Gilt and Mack Brooches and Kar rinK'H cheat). Ladies from tho country would do well to buy their goodsat Wllliams's Cheapest Houho in Town, foot of Grey-street, fonr doors abovo Market Kntranoe. Open till 9 o'olock p.m. vy aLLis sus y house Just Opened, A OHOIOK ASSORTMENT OF SPRING DRESSES, SPRING MILLINERY, HATS, GLOVES, NECKTIES, RUFFLES, COLLAE3, COED AND TASSELS, ETC. A Large Stock of CORSKTS Jnst to hand, In a variety of makes, from 2/6. Thompson's "Glove Fitting" Corsets. A Large Stook of TWKKDS from 1/8. Morloy's Knitting Cotton, 1/9 per lb. HOSIERY—No bettor value anywhere, Five por cent. Discount for cash on Paroel* ot 20s and upwards. Country orders promptly and faithfully executed, tar BUY YOUR DRAPKRY AT L 0 V E T T ' S, WKLLSBLKY-BTRKT. AT OT I C P.-S ELL IN G OFF! J3I GREAT REDUCTION IN DRAPERY For Three Weeks Only. Preparatory to Removing to New Premises now Building, Come and See II Note the address : J. HEAPK, Upper Symonds-street. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. J. CULLEN (RECENTLY FROM ENGLAND) Respectfully informs the inhabitants Of Auok land and surrounding districts that he will RE OP UN THK PRKMI3E3. No. 260, QUMN STRKKT KAST, on completion of alterations, with a Large and Ohoioe Stock of NEW SUMMER GOODS, importod and purohosed on tho best canh terms. comt>rlslng General Drapory, Prints, Lace and Muslin Curtains, Daraask and Cretonnes, Blankets, Flannels, Tickings, &c, Millinery, Ribbons, Laces, Hoslory, Umbrellas and Sun Shades, Shawls, Mantles. Fiohus, Costumeß, Silks, Frenoh and Hnßilsh Dross Goods, embraoing all tho novelties in fabric and colour for tho present season. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Underclothing in variety, and a oholce collodion ot Ffjicy Goods suitable for Christinas presents. J.C. has had business relations with tho Best Wholesale Houses in 'England, Ireland, and Scotland for the past 25 years; and as he pur poses to oondnot his business on tho most economical principles on cash terms and Bmnll profits ho confidently assnres those who may favour him with an inspection of his Btook that it will be found replete in the various Depart ments with New, Fashionable, and Cheap goods, and that he will place nothing before the publlo in print which shall not be sarried out in entirety and practioe. N.B.—J. C. has secured the servioes of a First oliiss Milliner, who has had a long practical Home ezperienco, and has been engaged in one of the first Millinery establishments in Auck land since her arrival in this Colony. '/* VV II DEFKRRKD \ II PAYMENT I 11 __ BYSTaM I MUNBO &MILLIGAN, TATLOHB. DRAPERS, & OUTFITTERS, KARANGAHAPE .KOAD (Opposite Newton Post Office), Have a well - Assortkd STOCK of the BEST CLASS GOODS In the following Departments; — Dresses, Prints, Calicoes. Longclothe, Sheetings, Linens, Flunpola, Blankets, Rugs, Carpets, Oxford shirting, Counterpanes, Waterproof Cloaks, Mantles, French Merlnoes, Snawlß, Cash meres, Silks, Shirts, Curtains, Umbrellas, Mantle Cloths, and Tweeds. Having found that there la an opening for a TAILORING BUSINESS on the Defkrbbd Payment Svsthm, they have scoured the ser vices of a KIUST-CLASS CUTTER, and are oow prepared to make to measure, from First olass Materials, at reasonable prices, every dosoription ot Clothini,'. All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk before being made up, and fit and workmanship guaranteed. The 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 of Business, and having tholr Goods dihkot from the Best London and Glasgow Firms, are in a position to offer the bkst GOODS on the Most Advan tageous Terms.' tST Note the Address,— Ti/TUN.KO & [4TILL GAN, KARANG4.HAPK ROAD (Opposite the Newton Post Offloo). TO THE ELECTORS AND NON KLECTORB OF THE COLONY O» NEW ZEALAND. Gentlemen,—We beg leave to intimate to yon that we have decided to hold a sale ot all kinds of stock, at the Northern Hotel Yards, near the Slaughter Howes, also known as'the Stone Jng Yards, EVERY WEDNESDAY, at' 12 30 First Sale to take place on WEDNES DAY, the llthi net, at 12.30, Phipps' omnibus will leave the National Bank at 11.45, and will pass the Yards on its way to the Whau in time For sale. Paddocks free, for cattle and horses entered for sale unreserved. We are prepared to sell all kinds of goods that may be consigned to us there for that purpose. J. K. LAMBERT, Anottoneers, Wynclham-streeti



Public Notioesi pKOCKKKY, GLASSWARE, &c, &o. I bare to Inform the inhabitants of Auckland and surrounding districts that, having a larg« etook, I hava not boen able to dispose of it In the time agreed upon with incoming tenant, bo have made arrangements w ith him to contirma the CHEAP CMAIUNG-OUT PALE OF GKOCKBBY and GLASSWARE for a Few Weeks longer, and therefore BOliolt an early OdU from all requiring good* in the above lino One trial will oonvlnue the most soeptloal that tho Sale la Genuine. The premisos baing positively lot, no reason ablo oiler will bo rof used. D, BLOOM, U.IDBK THKATRH IinYAL. QPKKN 3TRKBT. uawm heart of KAUJttr O SHINGLES. The Union Steam Saw Moulding Sash and Door Company (Limited) ia offering a speciality in Suwn Heart of Kauri Shingles, specially mauufactnrod to 6ccuro a smooth taper surface, superior to and cheaper thun split shingles, and in univorijul use In the United Btatos. Price lOa Gd Dor thousand, nat. T> RO B "on O "p ÜBLICO THK LONDON PHOTOGRAPHIC COM PANY"P FKKK ART UNION PKIZEB nonsist of a Lady'a Gold Hunting Watoh and Chain, Lady's iJlamond Ring, Gents' 18 karat Gold Kings, Ladies' Portrait Brooches and other prizes, worth £50. A Tiokot In the above will be given with every Sitter. 600 ---w embers wanted. Curtoß de Vlsite, 5s per Jialf-dozen; Cabinet Portraits, 12a 8d per halt - dozen.— Leighton's Buildings, Upper Queen-Btreet.-O. H. MONKTON, Manager. CROWN BAKERY KAHANGAHAPK ROAD. Opopslte Pltt-struot Wesleyan Chape', JDAVID GRUBB, Bakes, Conpjctioneb, and Gewhbal STOiyfKKJiI'EK. A hew and extensive Shop lately added to the former one. I'ho best Dairies of Butter, Kggg, aud Canterbury Cheeses, &c, continually on hand. Goods guaranteed of the best quality, and at Queen-street prices. An early trial re quested-^ VrOTluE OF KEMOVAu Mkbsbs 11. and J. BINBTKD wish to Inform tho inhabitants of Ponsonby, and lta environs, that they have removed to those spacious sew premises facing the foot of Viotoria-stteet, Wo.t, to bo Known as Billlngton's Buildings; where they hopo to merit a continuance of past favours. AIAPOI WOOLLEN MANUFAC TURING COMPANY (Luhtbd), AUCKLAND WAREHOUSE, FORT--TREKT. Robert Fry, appointed Sole Agent for Provincial District of Anokland. f|l H X TTj AIUAKKET, 105, QUEEN-STREET. ON SALK AND TO ARRIVE W.'iito Tartarian Oats Black Tartarian Oats Heavy Feud Oats (whole and oruahod) Seed and Feed Barley (Feed) Votches, Fiold Peas and Beans' White and Kod Tuscan and Purple Straw Seed Wheat- New Zealand and Sydney Maize (whole and crushed.) Cocoanut and Linseed Olloake Pressed Moadcw and Oaten Hay Oaten and Wheaten Chaff, Bran and Sharps Linseed, Hemp, and Canary Seed Coarso, Fine, and Rook Salt Motionust of all (trades Guano—Peruvian, Huon, and Long Island Grass and Clover Seeds Turnip—Purple Top, Green Top, Champion Swede, White Qlobe, &c New Zealand Flax and Tow, Cocoanut Fibre A new importation of flrat-olaas Bulbs, Garden and Flower Seeds ot all descriptions Seed and Katlng Potatoes Ornamental, Fruit, and Forest Trees, Flowering Bhrnbs, &c., from the celebrated nursery of Mr. 0. S. MoDonald, Newmarket. HESKfITH & AITK.EN. IW"IGHT SUli COMTKAt'i, Ail persons In the City or Suburbs requiring the services of the present Contractor at the HitnucKD rates should make early application to U. WILSON, at his residence. Nelson-street, or under cover, addressed "G. Wilson, Night Soil Contractor. City Council Offloof." C CHRIST MAS PRESENTS! J CHRISTMAS PRKSKNTS I HENKY PKTRY, Jeweller and Diamond Setter, Victoria-street (A few steps from Queen-street, opposite Royal Mail Hotel). N,B.—H.P, has a choice Stock of the Latest Novelties In Jewellery, Watches, etc, suitable for Christmas Presents, always on hand. Re pairs neatly executed on tho premises, and orders promptly attended to, AUCKLAND RA(i COMPANY DARBY-STREET, AUCKLAND. Open on FRIDAY and SATURDAY In each week for the Purchase of all kinds of HAGS, METAL. &0.. FOR OASH "TIAYLOR'S PATENT SEWING J MACHINES Aru Simple to Learn, Quiet In Aotlon. Not liable to get out of order. Possess largo and easily threaded Shuttles. N o Difficulty In getting Needles and Extras TAYLOR'S PATENT SEWING MACHINES should be Inspected by all desirous of pro curing a Thoroughly Good Machine. Also, to be had at Low Prices, TWISTED LOOP-STITOH MACHINES OI Best Construction. TV AGENT I T. PEACOCK, Optician, Spectacles, Toloeoopos, Mlorosoopes, Barometers, Eleotrlo Bells, &o. Instruments and Machines Repaired, SHORTLAND . STREET, (Opposite the Post-offloet. fiHRYBTON POULTRY YARU3, V/ LAKE TAKAPUNA, D. Robertson, Proprietor. Importer and Breeder or: Langshana Brahmas, light and dark Cochins, bull'and black Spanish,blook and white Houdona Pollards, white created Hamburg., silver and and spangled golden penollled Daily expected : Pekln Ducks Sultana Plymouth Rocks and Leghorns Kggs and Fowls forwarded to all parts of the Colony on receipt of order. My strains of Poultry are the best procurable. Kgga for Hatching In Season, A few young Chicks ready for delivering from tho above. Send stamped envelope for circular and price list. Visitors Welcome.—Sundays expected. mo DKArEKS, «K«CERS, ASD X OTHKR?. A snpply of MARCUS WARD & OO:'S GOODS has just been opened at tho Stab Oiflce, inapeotion o£ which is respeotfully in vited The Goods constate of Ornamental Cabdb of varlona descriptions and the Latest Patterns, suitable for Almanacs, Business Notlfloatlona and Advertising purposes gonerally. # 1 O TO BATH \JT to Roth'b PubUo Het, Cold, and Shower Baths, Victoria-street Kast. Charge, One 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, Turkish towels, fiosh and hair brushes, combs, respirators, soaps, &a Seleot bath-rooms (private) for Ladles every day, at all hours, with female attendance, Okb Shilling. Please note the address: Victoria- Btreet Kast, above the Greyhound Hotel, and next the Choap Bedding end Furniture, Mart Auckland _____ m a, J~ v H k is Begs to Inform the inhabitants ol Auckland and its vicinity that he bos opened a HAIRDRESSER'S SHOP IN West Queen-stkket. Hairdresbiwo: MEN,6dj 80Y9,3d. T UCKLAND PICTURE • FRAMIN3 AND GILDING DEPOT. J. R. DkCOURCEY Begs to notify to his old friends and the genera) public that he has undertaken the Management of tho above Establishment, where GILDING, PICTURE-FRAMING, MOUNTING, &0., In all Its branches will bo undertaken at prices defying competition. ESTIMATES GIVEN, A Large Stock of Mouldings, Ploture-tramlng Materials, and pictures of every description always on hand. * QUEEN-STREET, Junction o? wakk?|blp-strkbti



Public Notices. TI/TUSSELBUEGH HOUSE STORE, MANUKAU ROAD, PARNHXL. J. LESLIE, Late of the Union Uukery, would respectfully inform his old Customers and the Inhabitants ol Parnell and its vicinity generally that he has Opened the above Store In the GENERAL GROCERY, PRODUCE, AND EARTH ENWARE BUSINESS, and in doing co he would solicit a share of their patronage, and begs to assure them that do effort will be wanting on his part to give them the fullest satisfaction. ■pUBLIC NOTICE, PRIZE MKATI CHEAP MEAT I CHOICE QUALITY I X E E~V E S, BUTCHER AND GENERAL PURVEYOR, Corner of Chapel and Victoria-streets, Come and inspeot my First-class Reef, Mutton, cornbd Hew, and Imiky-fkd Pokk ; one trial will sufllce. For C»sh:—Mutton, from 2<l to Id per lb: Roast Beef, Sid to 6d; Boded Beef. 2Jd, 3d, and 3}d. * PARTINGToN begs to thank tola ♦/ • customers for their past favours, and to Intimate that having; been joined by Mr C. H. Obmond, the business hitherto known ag J. Partington's will henceforth be"J. Partlngton and Co." T7ICTORIA FLOUR MILLS, The undersigned beg to Inform their friends, that having made many important additions to their Maoninory, alto having materially En larged their premises, they are enabled to execute orders for Flour, Grain, etc,, as well an Gristing, at lowest rates. J. PARTINGTON AND CO., SYMONDS-STREET, Auckland, COKE, p O X E. THK AUCKLAND GAB COM PANY (LIMITED) Will Deliver this very oeono- Q rf mical fuel In quantities to suit > H (9 > householders, at the following « •0 rates for places wlthli one mile Q % of the Worka; longer distances 2 Qj <a in proportion — * a. d. Per sack, 3 bushels „ _ 1 6 5 sacks ...... t 3 lOaacKß, or J ton .. _ .. 11 6 20 sacks, or 1 ton .. „ .. 22 0 Orders may be left at tho Office or Works. GAS FITTINGS. IL, COLOUK, AND GLASB MERCHANTS. W o PHILLIPPS Jfc goN. 95 & 97, QUKEN-STEBKT, AUCKLAND, N.Z., IMPORTERS or PAPER HANGINGS, Panel Decorations, QLAU3—Ptllshed, Silvered, and Rough Puts English and Continental Sheet. Photo graphic, Glass Shades. WHITB LEAD, Colours, Oil, VARNISHKS Brushes, Mixed Paints. Carson's Antloor roslve and Patent Silicate Paints. MOULDINGB-Gilt, Stained.Veneered,for Picture Frame and Room Decorations, Fancy : Frames for Cabinet tad G.D.V. Pictures of every description In great variety Scraps—Photos and Coloured. Albums for Photos. Scraps, &0., &c, &o. Cat-out or Overlay Mounts, all sizes; Cabinet and C.D.V. .Mounts; Artists' Requisites. W. P. & S. having always on hand the largest stook of the above goods in the North Island of New Zealand, are able to execute either wholo salo or retail orders on the most favourable terms. Samples of Paperhangings from open stook, or of original packages, sent on applica tion. New settlers In Auckland should inspect our stock of Paperhangings and Piotures bofora fitting up their new homes; they will find some thing to suit the means of everyone. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, ... QffBBN-HTRKBT. AUCKLAND. OTATOiSSI POXATOESI POTATOES The undersigned have In stock i— Prims Watkato Table Potatoes Prime Canterbury do hobahtown skkd do Flukes Abolkaf Kidnkyb Taylok'b Kidneys jAOKSON'fI KinNKYB, ICC., SCO., SCO. They are also prepared to supply. In any quan tity, their celebrated MIXTURE FOR ROOT CROPS and MIXTURE FOR GREEN CROPS, the use of which has produced such remarkable results as to need no comment. Also, all kinds of Bonedust and Guano, in any quantity.. W J. HURST & CO,, 101, QUKKN.STRKET. IWUBEL'S PATENT DYNAMITE, TO CONTRACTORSJVIINERS, QUARRY MEN, AND OTHERS. NOBEL'S DYNAMITE, from repeated trials by the largest contractors and mining managers in the Australasian Colonies, long use and mortar tests, hoa proved itself beyond dispute to be OVKR FIFTEEN FFR CBNT. STRONGER than the Australian made LHhotraoteur and Dynamite. It is unequalled for Mining, Quarry ing, Blasting (in wet or dry, solid or fissured root;), Tunnelling, breaking up of Wrecks, Sunken.Rocks, blowing out and splitting up Tree-roots, Boulders, etc. Its Safety has been completely demonstrated by the absence of aooidents, either in transit, In storage, or In its legitimate use. It la in sensible to shocks — a percussion cap being required to develop its giant power. Printed Instructions for using issued with every paokage. Necessary Tape, Fuse, and Caps always in stock. Price Reduoed to Two Shillings and Six pknob per lb. (Liberal Discount to the trade and large buyere). Mr Gorman, the Company's N.Z. Travelling Agent, is now in Auckland for a short time, and will give all necessary information to bush settlers and others re the uses of this explosive upon application to E. PORTER <s CO., HARDWARE MERCHANTS, AUCKLAND « EOIE -AOBKTB FOB N.g. NcKTg. QUPERIOR CORRUGATED TANKS! S. PARKER HAS FOR SALK a number of the above, with . Tap ready for ute, £fi and upwards, At his Steam Works, Victoria-street, or his Shop Wellkbucy-strbbt. Large quantities of Spouting,. Ridging, and Down pipes .always in Btook. Verandah Iron carved at shortest notice. Manufacturer of Lead and Compo Pipe. A ohoioe selection of Chandeliers, Sec,, at hie ■ Wollesloy-Btroet shop. Country ordere will always receive his prompt i ' attention. Licensed to lay on Water. Sole Patentee of the Ihfhovbd Lead Bdge Ridqino. \rOTICE.—New Shop, nejet door to Mr J3I Henricksen, Grooer, corner of Hepburn and ■ Napier streets. Freeman's Bay.—Mrs Murphy (relict of the late Captain Thomas Murphy) wishes to inform her friends and tho general publio that she has Opened the Pro mises at the above address, with a choice selec tion of Fanoy Drapery, Hosiery, and Gloves; also, a good assortment of China, Glass, and Fancy ware, &c, and hopes by prompt atten tion to orders', combined with moderate oharges. to secure a snare of their patronage and sup port, yiCIOBIi HOUSE H. A. COLSON, STATIONER AND BOOKSELLER, Victoria-street, Auckland, Corner of Hobson-street. Christmas and New Year Cards, Saohett, Diaries, Desks, Books, &c, in great variety. Very moderate prices. nHK A P T 1 M B E K. THE UNION SASH AND DOOR CO, ABE NOW PREPARED TO SUPPLY ALL KINDS OF BUILDING MATERIALS* INCLUDING Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Turnery, Carving, and Fbktwokk, AT THE ye e^y Lowest Rates, Union Sash and Door Company . ■ Branch Office ;■,,', ■■ CCSTOW.HOUSK-.STKKKT, AUSKtAND,



Athletios. , "DLLEKSLIK GARDENS CALEDONIAN GAMES. NEW YEAR'S DAY, Ist JANUARY, HB2. ', Pkogrammk :— j PUTTING THffi STONE HIGH JUMP HIGHLAND FLING THROWING CRICKET BALL TO3SING THE CABER BEST DRKSSKD HIGHLANDER 1 WRESTLING i 1 LONG JUMP THROWING THE.HAMMEK SWORD DANCE HOP, STEP, AND JUMP ONE MHiB HANDICAP. Over £50 in Frizes will bk Givbn. Railways* AUCKLAND RAILWAYS. CHKISTMAS AND NEW YEAR.' CHEAP FARES, Single Tickets issued any Station to any Station. Satnrday.Deoember 24, 1881, to Satur day, January 7th, will be available for return any day between those dates. BPECIAL FARES. Deoember 26th, January 2nd and 3rd: Auck land, Newmarket, Mt. Kden, and Unehunga to Racecourse, One Shilling each, irrespective of Class, (single or Return; available for the day only. Including admission to Course 3s. A. V. MACDONALD. District Manager. Corporation Notices. niTY OF AUCKLAND. DRAINAGE NOTICES. TO OWHBES AND OCCUPIEHS — ALBX&NDBArSTKBET, UPPEK UNION STREET. Notice is hereby given to owners and oc cupiers of property in Alexandra-street (between Symonds and Upper Queen), and also in Upper Union-street (between Nelson-streetand the em bankraent In Upper Union-street), to Drain their respective properties into the main drain in course of construction. The present con tractors for works in theße streets will .execute the work by arrangement. Failing compliance with this notice, the City Council will, under the provisions ot the Municipal Corporation Acts, proceed with the drainage work deemed necessary, at the risk and cost of owners and occupiers, P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk's Offioe, Town Clerk. December 8,1881. For Sale. GN.L.A.-Within 1 or 2 miles of City, House • oC 4or 5 rooms, with Ho 2 acres of land, wanted to ient.-Ben'd terms, &0., to T. W, Hlokeon. i r\ N.L.A.—A Large Nnmber of Farms, Buit- VX. able for grassing or oropplng, ot all sizes and descriptions, also Choice suburban Land, or Sale.—full descriptions ot wbloh may be had at my Rooms, Queen and Victoria-streets, T. W. Hlokson. GN.L.A.— On main road in -good district . about J milffl from Railway Station, Capital Farm ot 202 uorex besidei Newß roomed Hotrs and nccessa.7 out-bniidlng9, garden, &.<■„, bounded by aictming stream, along the banks of whioh are alluvial fla*3 weU cheltered and adap fsd for fruit growing; 105 acres sutatanti a'!y fenced with new wire. P«uon»!]y inspeo tad. Will b3 sold cheap.—T. W. iliotson. 211 GN.L.A.— 21 miles "from Auckland, fronting • the Great South Road, 173 acres well Im proved Farm, subdivided into convenient rnddocks. substantially fenced, about U miles rom a Railway Station and Cattle Market, together with 7-roomed Houes (In goCi repair), besides necessary out-houses, orchard, and orna mental plantation for sde. Personally inspected. -T. W. Hlckson. 212 , C* N.L.A.—3 miles from Hamilton, close to IX. Railway S'ation.fiU Acres, well situated; has been cultivated; Is fenced on tbree sides; and undulating and part swamp. Only £3 per acre.—T. W. Hickson. 205a GN.L.A.— Mangare, 20 acres of flrat class • Land, all fenced and grassed, good road ;o town, and 1( reqciijd 80 acres adjoining.—T. W. Hlckson. Iji OK IMMEDIATE SALE, two com ■ fortable little Homes-one with three acres fine land", good Cottage, all fenced, and fronting large fresh-water creek, olese to railway station and main road; the ether (fronting two good roads), nice new Cottage, &0., and two acres rich volcanic soil, fenced with sub stantial stone walls, and within 10 minutes' walk from first-class sohools. Prices ot either very low.—Apply to John Soppet, Houso and Land Agent. Fort-street. l/tOKS Atiß— Christmas Season—Liqueur. r* dn Piire Kermann, Cognao, Champagne, Mensseux. Maraschino, Gautier Freres.—T. P. Harjes and Co., Fort-street. . i AL P H O N S O. IS M I X H, • LAND AGENT, Wiianoarei. SATES, RENTS, AND DEBTS COLLECTKD, FOR SALE: Lots at Grahamstown, Waugarel, and ICamo. Farms at Parua Bay, Mangatapere, Rua tangata, Tamatorau, Walkoikei, Manala, Ma, ngapai, Tauraroa, and Rnarangl, W. ALPHONSO SMITH, Land Agent. Wangarel. ' mO CAPITALISTS AND INVKSTOKS. Several flrst-plass City Properties For Sale. HUGHES. Jm. . ■ Land Agent. Vulcan Lane. pHOICE PROPERTIES FOR SALE, THOMAS SEAMAN, ESTATE AGENT, 36, IssuKiNOE Buildings, Adokcand, Haa for Sale, amongst other properties— 10 aores of Land in the flourishing district of Lake Takapnna, the quality of which is unsur passed in the colony, and the land is in a.-very iigh state of cultivation. - This choice property has abont 11 chains ot frontage to Takapuna's beautiful lake, and about 40 ohains of metalled road frontage, and presents a rare opportunity for a flrst-olaSB Investment, Price moderate. Terms easy. Also, A Valuable Farm of over 900 acres in a rising district, within H hour's rice from Auckland, and contiguous to a railway station, This farm is well divided into paddocks, and a consider able portion of It Is in grass and oultiration, and contains a most substantial and commodious Family Reaidenoe, with a magnificent view. QITBURBAN RESIDENCE.—For Sale—; SO A commodious and pleasantly situated Family Residence at Epsom, containing 20 rooms, all in the most perfect order, with out buildings, comprising three-stalled stable, large ooaoh-house, and other oonvon!enees; together with 7i aores of choice land, in garden, orchard, I and paddocks. Card to inspect, and further information may I jo obtained, on application to ou, _£__„__, ALEXANDER, Or. W. AITKEN. lp OR S A L E, PIANOsI PIANOS! Bord's Pianos, new, from £30; a gooi Seooud hand Piano for £23. Pianos by German and , Ingllsh makers at low prices. Come and see before buying elsewhere.—AtThOS, H. Webb^i, Oak Cottage. Hobson-street. t r\ a s a l c, PRIME NEW ZEALAND MAIZB, OATS, BRAN SHARPS, CHAFF, CHOICE TARANAKI BUTTER (Fresh and Salt), at Lowest Kates. W. GUNBON, 13, CnCTQM-HOirSK-STBEKT. F~~~ O R S A L,E Tub Undermentioned Allotments :- Fonsonby (near Mason's Gardens)— 2 Allot ments. 132 x 261; price £175 each. Ponsonby (near Mason's Gardens)-2 allot mants, 132x261; J3125 each. Kmmott-atreet-2 Allotments, 06 x 160 i £109 each. ' Barsfield-etreet-2 Allotments, 60-200; £125 each. .-- Curran-street-2 Allotments, 71 z 117; £U5 eaoh. Angleseastreet-3 Original Allotments, 100 feet deep. Kyber Pass Road-1 Allot mont, 33 x !W; £80. Perolvol Square-Allotment, 71 -100; price, 8100. , . Salo-Etree'*-Largo Allotment, 265 links by. average of 100 links; £400. Mount Albert-3 Villa Reside&sea; £600, £1,000. and £1,300. Other Properties on application to THOMAS MKLVILLB, ■ Accountant, High-street, .■■ -f-'rir ■']-' Auckland.



Amusements, . ' ,',..■ r .ALBERT HAL I. TO-NIGHT (WEDNESDAY), THURSDAY, FRIDAY, and SATURDAY; ITALIAN WIzTrI) COMPANY. Mr VINORNT NIOOLIS. Mr ANTOXIANIOOItf Professor Lokenzo Tamburini, The Celebrated Italian Necroraanoer, Wirard of the East, Who has just arrived In tho Colony, will give a Grand Mnsloal Display of his astounding ability In tho art of LEGKRDKMAIN, SLEIGHT OF HANI), AND NECROMANTICAL EXHIBITION of his Marvellous Fowera, . , Closing hia perrormanco with tho Celebrated Bird-cagk Trick. Prioes: 2s and Is, , TOEMUEKA GIRLS' SCHOOL A CONCERT Will bo held in this School, TO-MORROW (THURSDAY). To begin at 7.30. ■ i Admission-One BhUllng. > DISTRICT HOSPITAL AND O£D MEN'S RBFU&K.' HERR CARL SCHMITT. GRAND MATINISE MUSICALB, IN THE CHOKAI. HAW., ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON, DBO. 17. , PROGRAMME. Ovofturo, "Poet and Peasant" (Suppe)— Orchestra of Choral Society Part Song, "Let the Hillsrosound"(Blohardß) ":. Song, "Sing, Sweet Bird" (Qaiiz) " . r- Port HonE (Mala Voices), "Eark, tbe Merry . Drum" (Erogh) March, "Tannhauser" (Wagner)-Orchestra Song, "QuiVive" . ,■..".., , ; Duet Concertanto (Violin and Piano), "Cenor entola" (Oaborno and Do Horioi)—Horr Curl • Sohmitt and Mr Angela Forrest . Part Song, " Tiio Fairies' Recall" (Carl Schmltt) Song," Clochette" (Molloy) ;-■■- Overture, "Masanlollo'' (Auber)-Orchestrtt ".'■'■ Part fcong. "Carnovale" (Rossini) ' - ." . .. Song with Violin Obligate), "Betdonßß' :. (Gounod) ■ ' Part Song (Male Voices), •'The Three Chafers" Valee, " Delaware KliLngo (Bnnßl|—Orchestra Matinee to commence at Sp.m, ■ •','■" , •rickets, Two Shillings, at Mr Angolo Forrest's Music Warehouse, and at Messrs Upton and Co*'s* Owing to the liberality of the Committee of Choral Sooiety, the Auckland Press, Messrs Upton and Co., Messrs Champtalonp and •' Cooper, and Messrs Atkin, tbe entire procooas of the Matinee will be available! for providing ' the Inmates of the above Institutions with extra comforts at Christmas time. QT. JAMB S' S HALL. FRIDAY EVENING, DEC. 1«, 1881, . ELOCUTIONARY ENTERTAINMENT By the Auckland Elocution Class. Grand Competition for the Class Medal, tho judges to be chosen from the audienoe. . Shakespearian Dialogues anil Mediations from various authors,. ■ ■;;:. .' Tho Class will bo favoured with the assistance , of some of the most popular local Vocalists. Door's open at 7.30; choir to be taken at 8 o'clock. Tickets, la each, to be hod from any member of the Class. ■■■■.■, , , „ - A GRAND BAZAaR AND FANCY FAIR, under the Patronage of the Yew Rev. Father Fines. Vicar-Capitula, and Clergy of the Diocese, in aid of the Building Fund of tho New Church of St. Benedict. Newtot, will ba Eed at Mb Rattrax's New Boiuunob, o-street, on WKDNKBDAY, the 21st of mber.at 2.30 p.m., by the Very Rev. EC J. Pynoß, V.C. All persons who have promised to contribute . artioios of Fancy Wore, or other Goods, are respectfully requested to Bend the same by Saturday Nkxt, the 18th instant, to any of tha following Ladies of Committee :-r ' Mrs O'Brien MraO'Sullivan . MrsMalionoy Mrs Darby Mrsßrophy MrsLanagan MrsManon Mrs Dlgnan Mrs Boylau Mrs Lewlsson - - MrsO'UOwd MrsLarkin Mrs Mclntyro Mrs Haalam O. MAHON. -_ Hon. Sec. Church Committee. . TFU/NEDIN ENTERTAINMENT 1Q QQQ MEMBERS AT JQB. BACH. 38 FBRFOBMERS. ■ 27 PJtBTOnMBHB. DUNK DIN CUP. PUBLICANS' H'OAP. ' First .......£1001) Hirst _„.....;„ £250 •" ' Second 600 Seoond _~._..._ 126 Third ....„..„„ 200 Ihird ~..„....«. BO H Othora (divided)... 700 Others (divided). .370 fi2,ioo ■ aws ' 36 PfiHFOBMKRB. I 21 PKUTOBMICRS. j. o. handicap, city stakbb. j Mrst'„_.._.,.* 600' First ...,_..,.,. 260 Second 250 Seoond.. ...125 Third „ 100 Third „.....,.._ 80 Others(dlvided).. 350 Others (divided) _ 220 £iJ2oo ; ' : ;■ ;«676 "By Letter only," with two stamps enoloaed for replies. Please send P.O. Orders, Bank ■ Notes, or Cheques—with Is exchange added: but under no olroumstances will Registered ■ Letters be acooptod, and address— . ADA MANTUA, . Care bf Mr Abraham, 2o:; 351, Post Office. ..:■ .•,:',, .!-. -I i: Dr/NEDIN, \.■ ' f ••'-'■ Foot First amount to £2000 ) Kaon of which can Four Second „ „ £1000 > be won with One FonrXhlrd ~ „; £160 J Ticket, ~; .." X ■ :• JI«MOVAI, <■■)( M V/RIOKET I. JL ENNIB 1: GrIOKET J W. W. ROBINSON begs to inform hia patrona and the publio that he has removed hisßtoolc ot the above material to the Premiwa of Mr Jones, Tobaooonlst, Queen-street. ■■• Tennis Balls, Nets, Boys' Cricketing ii -, V Material of all sizes, at Reduced X> A.", _", PMoes. ■;, - : J\, , ~KC O xi T H S H OR E. STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM i STRAWBERRIES AHD CREAM I WILLOW GRdVB GARDENS. . , r JDbvonpokt. The undeiatgned 'having taken tho above - ' Uardons, trusts that by gtrlot-attention to buatnoßß, and by supplying Fruit ot the beat quality, to merit a fair Bhare of pnbllo patron ■ age. ' Tea, Coffee, and Oraiiß Refreshment at shortest notice. Swings, Lawn, Splendid Shade.' J". H. WKLLS, STRAWBERRIES AND OKEAM.' Visitors to Northoote can be enpiilled by iffra ,'. i.md, Bay View Gardens, with Strawberries and - Cream In abundance; also, Tea, Coffee, ana other refreshments. These Gardens by far snrw paBS anything In the district. Picnic Parties lave every taoillty for pleasure. Thtaejira comfortable) sheds, swings, and oftei' atuß monts far the children, and all perfeody seolra ~ from the sun'a rays. AU refreshments very cheap. • Musical. ; %jf ■ ■ ■ ' !■■ •** ..*' .*.'**t1 ■ -pIANOS. w J"»*^e,byLoohUrr(now due), Splendidly '$. Bvaehei Iron-framed, Trioord7 Double Over sttung, Check JESepeater AotionTY octaves. Mt " Webb has had the above made to his Order. with Brass Tuning Plate, &o, the flnoat and kft?X c?o mpor,te"- Also, a number Of BordW ;v beautiful 85 guinea Pianos, by same ship. The above,and many other&also Harmoniums, may be hod at a discount for Cash, or on hire at an agreed Monthly Pay, tho money thus said to be a fund for the purohaae of any Instrument N.B.—Pianos tuned by the year. 21s i or ta order. Also repaired at half tho umal onarge. WEBB'S MUSIC SALOON, WEIiBSLEr-STREET, , AUOKLAND. Bducationai. WELLESLEY • STREET EVENING ' ' CLASSES. •: '•, ' Separate fob Males and Females. Bocond Quarter Oommehoes on MONDAY, OototerSrdV :-r.--,j ■■:■.■:,:■: ■•■\'..r.-v.,iii'V ■ Classes for Ladles will meet on Monday and Wednesday, from 8 p,m. to Bt>.m, Seoond Series of Lectures i "EPOCHS OF JKNGUSH HISTOR'K:.' Woe»108 per Quarter, in advance, ■&JT OTI OE; Ulf K;B MiQjV ALJ E. Woodiso flat© MoGeaay, iJTfioinjon, and Niven), Book Importer, has Rear rod to High street, Auckland. RS WaiTEHKAD, Milliner, Newi ton, begs to inform her friends and cuh tomera that she is selling oheapor than orer.