nised tbo deceased (John McCnllough Mar tinlas her grandson. Ho had .no father He was seven years of age. Had seen the body in tho morgue, ana identified it as that of her graudeoi-. Last saw bim on Friday, about one o'clock; he bad his ninner, and went to school ehe thought. Saw him no more alive. Ho attended tbo nun's school, Hobson-street. He had not been to school in tho morning. She kept him ot home. Had found from enquiues that he did not goto school on Friday after noon, as he did not return, sho made en ouiri.s of the police and othets until eleven o'clock without success. He had been absent from school several times without her knowledge during the last for .night. One of his school-fellows found bis cap in the street, -he could not understand1 how it was tbat his hat was found so far away from tho water. Jt) card that he had a narrow escape from drowning near the dock on Wcdneeday last. William John Howard wassworo, and de, p sed ihat he was a blacksmith (son of Geo. and Hannah Howard) in Chapel-street; deceased was his nephew. Could not toil bow he came by bis death; was not aware that he was in the habit of bathi_». Witness heard Bomo boys talking about tbo accident; he questioned them, and oae of them informed him that the little boy and he (the speaker) had two toy boats, and the boy Marlin allowed, his boat to get beyond bis reach, and in reaching (o recover it he fell into the water, and was drowned. He did not kuow the name of his informant.—Serceant Martin give evi dence as to tahiug posscssiou of the body, with a description of it. One eye was gro.itly injured. Fish usually attack the eyes first; hoys frequently play about tho Bteps ; the police kept thorn off as much a* possible; some boys f.uud the biy's clothes near the drain pipe. This was the evidence. Aveidictof "Found drowned" was returned.

MAIL STEAMER SIGNALLED

Tap P.M.S.S. Zealandia, from San Fran cisco and Honolulu, was signalled "inside Tiritiri" late this afternoon, and would reach the wharf about 5 p.m.

EXAMINATION FOR OPEN SCHOLARSHIPS.

Thb Board of Education's annual examina tion for open scholarship commenced this morning, at its offices, under the superin tendence of Mr R. J, O'Sullivan, Inspector of Schools. The .chilarsoip., which are three in number.are ten.ble for three years, and entitle the holders to free tuition at some school sanctioned by the Board, besides an allowance of £30 per annum. We append the names of the candidates :—John fc!. Daveney, K. F. Field, John Fraier, A. E. Hough, R. B. Lusk, F. C. Merritt, David Meldrnm, H. C. Poulsen, and A. J. Sonier ville. The compulso.y subjects of exami nation are Latin,arithmetic, algebra.Euclid, English and Roman history, geography, English language and _ literature, physiology, and wiiting, while trigono metry,' French, German, botany, chem istry, and music nro extra subjects, of which each, candidate must select two. Eight of them have taken French and chemistry, and the ninth Fietich and trigonometry. To-day examination was confined to Latin and history (English and Roman). The examination for district scholarships- (8) opens in the Grammar School to-morrow week. Thore will be 114 candidates there, besides 15 to be examined at the Thames, and 13 at Hamil ton.

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

THAMES, this day,

RBTJBtN PAKE.—A trial crushing of seven loads from the cross reef bas been treated for a return ot 13oz. 18dwts melted gold. Imperial.—The lowest tenders for sink ing shaft and driving a cross-cut have been accepted, and work will be started to morrow morning. Three shifts will b_ employed. The furnace :at the level improves the air considerably, es pecially in the eastern end, where the drive is being advanced by the afternoon and night shift?. The manager is now winding with two shifts. The big pump was stopped part of yesterday to effect slight repairs

TIMARU, this day.

At the Supreme Couri to-day, Alice Manor Bramble pleaded guilty to a charge of stealing £12 from her employer.—_?en tence was deferred. Charles Henry Saunders, for embezzling small sums cf money from his employer, Jacob Young, a taker, was sentenced to 12 months' iropisoument.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day. THE WEST COAST RAILWAY, Several deputations waited upon tho Minister of Public Works this morning, in cludiog one from the Chamber of Com. merce, re tho Railway Commissioners being instructed to report upon the West Coast railway, and one-from the Industrial Association re the West Coast railway and reductions desired in . the railway tariff. Mr Johnston promised to promote the views of the Chamber ot Commerce so, far as possible, and said he would cer tainly recommend the Government to enlarge the scope of the Railway Commi. sioners to enable them to report upon the West Coast railway. Replying to the Industrial Association, he said he would look into tho matters brought before him, but could give no hope of further reductions in the railway tariff.

DUNEDIN, thjs day. At the Heads-Canterbury, ship, 88 days from London. _> 11 well.

PORT OF KAIPARA.

A-B-VAt,*. — Deoember 5: - Mary Mildred, barque, Horna, from Sydney, in biliasi; Ken tish Las., barqus, Patriot-; from Wellin.ton, in ballast; Aratapn. brignntlne, Bower, from Now-. castle, with coal. Da-ember 6: —Freetrader, barque, MoArthur, from OStaaru, in ballast.' DEPABTr.BE.. — Decamb-r 81 — Sarah Pile, brigon-in., Romarlll, for Wellington, With tim er; Mory King, schooner. Bowton, for Lyttel toa. with timber; Annie Wilson, schooner, Marks, lor Dunedtn, with timber.

Vess.-S Loabiso. - Deflanoe. brlprantine, with baulk timber, for Dunedta; P-laoe. fo.rqoe. with .baulk timber, for Duntdin floaaer.); KUlamey, barqne, with baulk timber tat an Australian port; Ansdeil, barque, with •baulk timber, for an Australian port; Walca mata, b_rqjL_Qtine, with sawn timber, for an Australian port; Pello--, oohooner, with sawn timber, for L7tt._l.oa j Vtelon, brig, with sown timber, for Lyttelton.

He .bus rihr.% Saturday.

Tho barqne arrived at tne Heads yesterday, reported as the Jules Mane expeoted from Sydney, proved to bo the Freetrader, frara O-maru. She has gone to the Makarad to load bulk timber. ■ -- ~ . " The barque Palac?, loaded at the Makarau, was towed to the Heads to-day by the s.s. Dun ham.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Sydney, this day. Arrived, yesterday morning; Steamer Waka tipu, from Wellington. .; , _.;

The brlgantlue Oden whloh arrived from Duoedin yesterday, oomes here In.ballast to load gum f* New York. She entered outwards at the Customs to-aoy. Ehe ketoh Opoti.i from Qpotlki this morning. _o_„ht7osaoksmai_9,___purlrl posts, and 5 bales wool. _""•"-■__ _.■• XNWARns Co.siwi-E.-Focny Kelly, from .TWongonul, with 30 619f1 timber;: Sea B.ee_r, from R-ai-U, with 80 tons ooil: ■ Sußdewand, from Wha-gsrai, -with 12 tons coal; Mabal, from ■Walrau, with 28 pieces baulk timber: Mariner. __oai Bussell, with 106 tons coa'; Morning Light, from Cabbaga Bay. with 17.030, feet timber; Pokapnkß, iron. Maburongl, with 19 pieces baulk timber; Kauri, from Port Charles, with .8 000 feet timber: Bo.sle, from Kennedy Bay, with 21,100 feet timber; Lake St. Clair, from Orewa, with 18,000 feet timber; Reault, from Whangaroa, with 39,135 feet timber. OC-Wabd* CoASTWis_.-Perflever_fflce, for S-ndeplt; Mabel for Whangarei; WoMlog Light, .or Cabbage Ray; Pukapuka, for Omaha, K»url, for Port Charles; Paku. for Wairau; Lake St. Clair, for Orewa.

ARRIVAL OF THE P.M.S.S. ZEALANDIA WITH THE English and American Mails VIA SAN FRANCISCO.

. <_i The B.M.P.S. Zealandia, Capt. Webbei arrived in harbour at 5 p.m. with the Enj lish and American mails. She left So Francisco on November 20tb, Passengers for Auckland : -From Sa Franciscor-Saloon : Jas. J.ffries, F. W Burnley, Dr. Manning, K. M. Hogg Joseph Stock, Mrs E. C. Clark and Son T. E. Taylor, G. W. Oweo, Edwin Home by, Chas. Allen and wife, Miss £. £ Allen, A. M. Thomjon, G. E. Sain«bi_ry James Btorer, J, T. Howie McEwan, J. Jtf Terry, Wca. Weddell, and Mr Giiffia (O.S Consol). Steerage : W. H. Towgood, Alic Kershaw, Robert James, Mrs J, Lawsoi and son, and W_. Monlgomary. Fron Honolulu-Saloon ; Capt. K. X, Boyle.

LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

(KE____t'_ CAB_-.GRA-_-.) Succoss of the English Cricketers (Received December 11, 1.30 p.m.) SYDNEY, December 9. i In tbe cricket match at Uiewoastlc be t«een the local Eighteen and English Klever the latter in their first innings scored 339, as agoinst 67 scored by the Newcastle men. When time was called the latter had pul together 51 for 15 wickets, and the matcb was drawn in f_vour of the Englishmen. The following are the scores:—a-ighteen, first innings, 67. ENGLISHMEN—FIRST INNINGS. Barnes, c 13 Bligh, stumped 2 Leslie, c 51 C. T. Studd, b 0 Barlow, c 39 A. G. steel, c 25 Tylrcote, c 33 Read.c 64 Bates, not out 34 Vernon, c 41 Alexander (substitute), c ... 3 Extras 14 Total .- ... ... 339 The total of 2)7, as stated in a previous message, was an error. The Eighteen second innings resulted in 15 wickets for 54 rucS. The weather was fine and there was as a large attendance,

TME AUC&L&M Kv'-fiwiniw stak; MQiVQAY. DECEMBER 11.



The stock and sharemarketwere exceed ingly languid today. The only sales were Union Sash and Door CoD-patvy, £9; and Mariner, 3s id. CHRISTMAS COKSS BUT ONCE A YEAB, and when it comes, thrifty bousßWiveß, eoonomloal paterfamilies, and alt sensible tola, repair to Ken's and get supplied at wholesale Price with prime Canterbury Hams, oholoe Now Seasons Teas, Bonbons. Crackers, cor dial-. New Fruits, and a beautiful Almanack lor 1883. AH goods of the dholoeat quality, and at lowest possible price.. — Robbbt Bew, Viotoria-3treet.-l_.dvt.]



'■ M-STX-TO- AND EtT-AL-PTUS.—THE p.aC< lice" of the healing art has over com manded the eßteem of. the rudest nations, henca It was the obvious policy of the Druids to study the properties of plants. Q_.their progress wo ■Imve no record, but wo do know that the famous -miatlotoe, or " heal all," was considered a certain remedy in man; diseases, an antidote to poison, _md a preventative of infection. Sea-girc Eng land at that time did not possess • amongst its .flora any mombers o£ the eucalyptus or Blue gUm Jtamily. In _U lUtcUhoid if she had.tiu* wonder ful fever destroying, lung healing, health giving tree,would have Bayed many thousands of lives. Tv NewZ-nlandand Aus raliaita virtUfSare un doubted.andfor the relief of b onchiai affections. lung complaint., asthmatical breathing, cnrqmo cOugbs, &c, Aickin's Syrup of Eucalyptus, With Hypop.hosphite of Lime and Qmnmei __. proved an unexampled r.medy.. ..•_-. .—. __ : ~



Drapery and Clothing-. ____.• JjINABURY _. Oo.'S NKW GOODS I NEW GOODS I NEW GOODS I NEW GOODS I WE ABB NOW SHOWING OUR FIRST SHIPMENT OS* SpklN- AND SuMMBB DRESS GOODS, MILLINERY, JACKET^ MANTLBS, ULBTEBS, -so. WE HAVE THE LAR&tt-JT AND BEST KELHC-KD -TOOK Off MILLINERY IN MILLINERY MILLINERY AtrCKLAND MILLINERY MILLINERY AUCKIIAND' MILLLNJSRY -.*■ —Yon are— .... ~-''■ _-__ap_o_!o„___ -Invited to vlait— —Our Kstabll-hmont— —before mating— —your Pur— —ciias...— DRRSSMARING ON THE PREMISES. COSTUMES MADE ON TWENTY FOUR HOURS' NOTIOa. A. j_ IHABUBTBC 0" .04 ft 30. QUHSN-BTUEftT. J # CoSoRAVE <5_ Co. Beg to Inform the _~tt>bitanta erf Auckland, that THEY HAVE BECE-VBD THBIB LAST SHIPMENT OE QUMMBR /"100D8, Summer Gtoods, Ordered from Home Last Year. ;• V: " _TT"T V : THESE GOODS WILL BE _>OLD REGARDLESS OF COST THIS WHilißß THE __UNA_. /"1-.EAB-.NOI- QALB. HE JbINAL l_/I_____A.lOE PALE AS TEtBIB 5.1M8 IS _.IMI-E~ IN AUC_._A.TO. "PREMISES WILL BE QLOSED ON I WEDNESDAY St THURSDAY, 111 OBDER TO The E tabllsbment WILIi BE OPENED ON FRIDAY, Nov. 17. .TH E SALE WILL CONTINUE UNTI! TENDERS ARE CALLED FOR, Whloh will take plaoß Imme i aiateV-ft-r C_4fW--~fc



WAN-___», a i-itchen Man.—Applj vv Anoklana Hotel. WANTED; a smart Lad,—Apply to W, Le.n uookbmdor and Paper Rulor : doors above Stab office. ■ ' WNN'I'ED, a Biker for the country ; single man preferred; must be a good hand.—Apply Mennio & Pep. WANTED, a Lad for Painticg,—Apply to Atkineon _. Company, trroomttn. B<., WANTED, a steady Man to make h.n_- Bolf. mme-ally useful In a flrat-claßß Hoardln_-houao. — Apply to-morrow (Tuoadny) 1- from 10 to 12 o'ol ok, ito.al C'.ubhoue., Eden q Croacont, Auokland. \,%7ANTED, a good Girl as general V v servant for tlie ttar Hotel, Otahubu; n good wag, a. WANTED, an Office l_ad, age about 14—Apply. 85. Quean-street. !'. WANTED, Boys. -Apply Little Mill, " Cook-stro.t.-Baldook and Katley.Pro '• PriOtO _■ ' V™/" ANT ED, an lmpiover for the vT r a .inetma_ln„.-A. Heldf; Cabinot ■ maker, Naw-iar-ot. \&J Att TE L), a respectable Message Boy. , _* " —Apply J. Williams, Tailor, Vioto.-a - street. | M/" ANTED, a Man for a Country Storo ; , tv one .ba.. undo.atan_B Maori preferred. —Aorly -heri. Broa., Quaen-Bt.ee'. . \\T AN 1 ED, a Gooeral Servant; refer, n y v ces required.— G, S. Jaklns, Ponsonby Road. U ANTED, a Good Painter ; also a v ? Boy.—Apply Wui; Laing, Paintor, __0., • Franklin Road; ANT-D.Painter. -Apply at Sl'Alt.or Holland and Butler's. WAITED, a General Servant.—Apply Mrs Nowoll, second houße from tit. . Luke's Chnreh, Humnera. _<V -A-NTISI), a useful Boy abouta house " * and garden; Country preferred.—James I Hurdle, Romuorn, or E, Porter & Co. i _A/-_'»_'RD, » Stout Yohth as Light Tv Port_..-._U-o ft Choyeo. WAN 1 Xl), irumediato Board ana Resi dence for Gontlonian and two Boys aged 13 and 11,—Address, stating torms. Sec, Bos 1... Postgfflce. . WANTED, a Respecaolo Girl about 12 or 11; also, a good general Servant.— Apply to Mrs Macdonnla, Viiioont-Street. . \\f ANTED, n Country Boy to be useful » t about hoiiso and garden,—Apply to Mr J. M. Shorn, Qu-eu-Btrcet, _^ WANTED, Man for Milk Bound, carhing 50b weekly.—Apply 10 a.m., Auckland Dairy, Hobßon-streCt. WANTED, a Good General Servant for 0 -untry Hotel.—Apply to Mr I. Harrl foo, anchor Hotel, Qaean .trcet, WANTiD, Finishers. Constant c__> ploymont,—H. Bluok end Co., Victoria street E»at. __ _\f ANTED, a Bricklayer to Build a vv Double Chlmnnj-. — Apply J. Hood, Fft.E-_m-B.rc or, St. ggorgoj Bay, WANTED, a Youth with some know ledge of Fronoh pollßbli g; good wnros to a good, steady lad.—Apply Mills Se Co , If ami tnre Jfaotory Vlotoria and Coburg-streeis. WANTED, a Cook and Laimdress.— Apply to Mrs Sboro, Arnoy Road, Remuoro. WANTED, a respectable Young Person as Lady Help, whore two or three ser vants aro kept, Good wuges.—Address I.D, 0-inoralPoft-O-l-O. f. up-lond. yQ ANTijD KNOWN — White Twill "* " yard wide, 7b 9_ dozen, at Brennan'a toot ot victoria-street ___^ A* TED Known—Fast Colour Prints, Hi; White 0.1k)., 2b 0.1 dozen, at Brennan'B. Victoria .treat. ____. WANTED, Single Man accustomed to all kinds o( farm work ; coDBt-nt employment.—Meto-lfe and Hill. WANTKO KNOWN —Men's Twe.d Trousers, 0. lid; Wincey Shirts, Is lid; Linen Collars 0d: at Brenn-nV, Vlotorla-Btreet \\i ANTED KNOWN—Money ad ▼ ~ vancod on Personal and Collatoral So ourlty, repayable by weokly instalments. Bills Discounted.—Rao's New Zoaland Pawn Office, Darbv-strect. WANTED to Rent, Lease, or Purchase, a House hoar the BuprOmo Court.—Ad _r.Sß, seating pi-lee, RF, Box '31. \ZJ ANTED.—A good chance for a work- V T lng man three hundred pounds (£300) to Buy Half-share in a Manufacturing Business, with good machinery, situated In tbo oectreo. the town; principals only dealt with.—Address XYZ, offloß ot thlß p-cer. WANTED KNOWN —Large Bath Turkish Towels, Ib, at Breunan-,.o_tof Vietorl_.tr.et. \\J ANTED, a five-roomed Houpo ; 10s VI to 12s; Mount Eden or Ponsonby pro forrod; for twelvo months certain.—Address by letter, A,Z„ Star Office. . va/'ANTED, a Situation as Housekeeper if by an exponent-id person, or won'S co as nurse.—Apply by letter to Mrs N, Y.W. Institute, Upper Q_een-.tr.... ANt-D, Music Pupils, Is Lessons. Dancing Clnsß, Wednesday; Gentle -hen's Class, Monday (prlvato lessons).—Mrs Welch, 151 Grey-Btrcct. . XXf ANTED to Sell, a New and very v v pretty Verandah Cottage, ju vt built, on very easy terms; water laid in iroun lank.— Appl. to _, J. Tnoinap, Provision -two, Bua aeu-ai-flo-. off Graat KtT.h. Road. _ WANTED, by a Gentlemau perma__nt Board and Lodging; in a control posi tion; terms ab.ut 2is to 3Cs a wcek.-CMJ„ -TAB Office. Wr A«Tj_D KNOWN—That S. Surman haa a few of hl< Cheap Building Lot left, which he will di-poso of on very essy tormß Pr'ce, from 103 per loot,—Apply S. Sur mou. Mount Kdan liosd. WANTED, Working Men to know tnat they can have an Allotment on Vole anio .oil, within essy distance of town, by applying to the under-l-neda.d __,_iffij_ a small doposlt of, say, £5: balance oan remain at 7 per cost,, or be pal- In .weokly in stalments.—Apply b. Surman, Mount Kden Road- 1 %&7ANTED KNOWN-If you want to TV dro.B well for a Small Weekly Paymonr, Kb to Monro & MilUgao, Tailors and Draper?, Hobsou-street. W' ANTED— \on to Buy your Christ mas Suit at Brennan'B, foot of Victoria- Btrcot. *.47"ANTED, Cash Buyers for Fresh v? Kgßs, Choicea. Fresh Butter, Finest Walroa Cheese, and Prime Canterbury Hama and B.con. I_»weßt Wholesale Prioea and B.ecl-1 Terms to Bhops, Bosrdln_-honße_, and large Bujerß.-ROBBRT E.W, City Tea Mart Ylotorlv-treot. WaNT-D. Tenders (labour only) for Ma-log and Buroing from 100,000 to 200 000 Bricks ot Helen.vllle. Tenders to do left at J. and D. O-loy _, not later tban noon o<i THUBSUAY, the Hth Ddoember.-EOnBBT MoLrop. •_ \IJ ANTED the Public to Know, that ▼ v tbe Newton Loan Office 1b removed to W ellesley-Btreet, three dooi b above Opera House. Isaac Bloom, Pawnbroker. WANTED X N V W !.- HCNDBEDS O* Biß-W, Li-QHORw. MA_n.__. Chip, and Fakoy Ha.s, at MKS BUTI'-KWOBTHV. Milliner, Qa__N-BTB__T, opposite the City Markot. »*/ ANT-D KNijWN—That durins the v ? Clearance Salo, 750 Albums nro Selling at an average of half price.—Lennox, late Wayte, 100 Queen-street. W "ANTED KNOWN—Christmas and Birthday Cards.-Charles Ke'sey & Co. have just unpacked tho Choicest Assortment of above, in prize designs, from Id each —Charles Ke'sey & Co., two doors bolow Morrlns', Iron mongors. WANTED KNOWN to Ladles of Auckland and District, especially to Milliners and Dressmakers, that Mrs W. M. Tench is prepared to Teach only a limited num ber of Ladies the Art of Feather Dressing.—For terms, &c, apply Mrs W. M. Tench, leather Dresser, opposite Prince Arthur Hotel, Hobßon atreet. " W~ ANTED KNOWN—Working Men can Save their Money by ealllni. at the .Governor Gordon Dining Rooms. AU Meals Bd; Board and Lodging lfis per weefc-Note the address i Nearly opposite the Waitemata and doe. to the Dock, Lower Albert-street,—B. Murdoch. Proorletor. ____________ W ANTEO, Purchasers of Allotments to ins. eet 8. SUrman's lots In Leaming ton Boad, Albert Avenue, and Valley Boa., Mount Eden j only half hour's eaßy walk from Queen-street: the Cheapest In tbe Market,— Apply S. Surman. Mount Kden Road. WANTED KNOWN, —Selling on Selling or, Obeaperthan ever. To new arrivals and the public generally i-W. and G. China BreaßfaatCapß and Caurers, Bd; Toss In; good delf ditto, _d; odd W. and G. Cups, 6d; Kgg Cups, _d Glass Sugar Basins, Od; Butter Coolers, 94 Kngraved Wine Glasses, 3d: Jam Dishes, Bd s Swing Looking-Giasses, ds Bd; __U blzb loiiet Sets (6 p!eoe»), 12b; Meat Dishes, 8d; Pufldlng Bowls, 3d; Pie Dishes, sd; and evary description of China. GlaBS, Karthen ware and Fanny G_oda. at equally low prioeß. Notelthe address: F. A. Henman, Karanganape road, opposite Newton Hotel. ANTED TO SELL CHEAP- Bood Rloe, 51bs for la; Good Plok'es. only 9i per bottle; White and Gold Cups and Saucers. 9d each, 8s 6d the dozen; apeotaoleß is, 8 for 2s 6d. Wanted to soil lot of oheap Toy., for Christmas treos, from 101 per dozen; Tin [ Tore 2s 6d to 7a per dozen; Violins, with oases and bows, from lis to 255; Toy Watches, with i awols in them, only 6d; Musical Popgun., 8d oaob, 2s 6\ the dozen; 300 groflß boxas ot Pens, Id per dozen, only 63 tbe groaß b-x; Penholders 2b the grosß. 2 grosß for 3s 6d; 130 sets of White jags. 2a the set of 3 . another lot of oheap S_n-go, from 2d to 2s j 12 dozen Mower Pota onlr 2a esch; 15 dozen Saeh Brushes, from id to Is 81; 3 dozen Caßh Boxes from 2b 6d to ds 6d ; l. dozen Large Plotur-B, only Od each; 21 dozen Sma'l Piotures, only 2d eaon, Is 6_ the dozen; 6 dozen Bnllß-eye Lanterns, only lOd cooh, 8s 61 tho dozen; 18 dozen Nail Brushes, 5 for Is, 2a 3d thadozm: 3 großß of Carpenter's Penolls, Id eaoh. lOd the dozen; 18dozan Vases, only lOd eaon, 2 for Is Bd; Large Piotures, In gilt frames, only 6s esch, 2 for 9b; 60 dozen Wine Glasses, only 2d eaoh. 1b 10- per dozen. Be in tirn., 25 dozsnCat sherry Glasses, 3d each. 2a 6d the dozen; 80 dozen Small Coloured Tumblers, only 2d. or Is 10- the doz.n; 80 dozen Large r Tumblers. 3d eaoh. 2b 8d the dozen; 12 dozen " Kngraved Decanterß; only Is 6d each, 2b 6d the pair: Large _iz. Decantors. engraved, 2s eaob, 3sßd the pair; Bread Trays. lOd and la 3d: mowers and Flgnreß, tinder rlmb shade?, f from 2b 6d to 5) Bd, and a varloty ot other thingß. Christmas Candleß, 8 for 6d; 3. box of 66;! boxes for 6a fid. Be in time and do not come ate,-H. WATT. Pitt-slree*.



■—___________|_g •SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS f ... I 2 Wanted. t \A f ANTED, a Furnished Bed-room an. T V Sitting-room' with use of kitchen, nea IQuoen-Btreot.— aM, SrAR <■ ffloe. \ft/ANTED, a Second-hand Baker. ---v f Apply at the Foresters' Arms Hotol Albcrt-strcot, between 7 and 8 p.m. WANTED, to Puicbase, a light second hand Spring Tr»p.-Apply D. Hedge - Bntober, Kyb-r Paeß. 1 _*7 ANTED, One or Two rcspectablt Vf Men as Boarders In a quiet fsmilj where no other boatdocs are kep\- apply Stai 1 OfflCo__ WANTED, a..spec able Girl as Scr vant.-Apply Mrs Martin, _o_rta__T honee in Berealcrd Btreet. . WANTED a Scullery Man.—Apply jsuo-land Comm.rolal Club, abo?e Rattray's, • ... IErAW'JED, 'nvo Swarms of Beo_— TV Apply td_G. _ Layers, _-iioon__sct__ WANTED, Board and l.esitlenc., _hy a Young Man, In private family. Terms mttst bo m_odernte_—_..__ Stab office. TIT ANTED, a five or six-roomed house V V near Wnkofleld-strcot. -Apply by 1. tier to W, Stak Ollloo: »«/ aNTaD, a few Girls, 12 to 14 years *V of ago, for tho Fino Twino Department. —Tho Auckland Fibre Co. (per W; H. O. John- BtOll). WANTED KNOWN-MUSIC, MUSIC. MUSIC. Tho 05 oases just rooeivod from England in cludo an immense quanlity_of Piano Mublo. making mv Stock about Flrtoen Thousand Copies, all ONLY SIXPENCE EACH, includ ing Saorcd Songs, Sentimental Songs (English, Irish, and Scotch), Comio Songs, Dances, Pieces, Mtisio in Books, &c„ &c. Also, Csemoy's 101 Exorcises, la; Hemy's Tutors (tho new edition), 3s; Violin Duets, Is; Violin TUtora, la; Violin Strings (Ist, 2nd, 3rd, and dth), 3d; Superior d_. ( id and Gd.—N.B.—A largo quantity of tho abovo Music for tho Piano aro nrrangod as Duets by tllo colobratod Julius Benedict.—A liboral al lowance to tlio trade nud profession.—DAM- PlElt'SJtobson-stroe^ShoP; ait a N T E D KNOWN. Send to SMITH & CAUGHEY, 300 and 302, Upper Queen street, FOB AN ASSORTED PACKET OF 12 BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS CARDS (Post paid), tor 1b 6d. Over 8,000 to chotißO frbm. W^ ANTED KNOWN MRS. BUTTERWORTH, MI--I-EB, Is Now Showing a Larue Assortment of LONDON AND PARIB MILLINERY, In all the Nowest _tyres Also, 8.-ATHSR-, FLOWEBB RIBBON?, SILK.; LAOES, NH.TS, See QU E E N~-"i~T REE T, Oppoelte the City Market. WANTED, the Inhabitants of Auckland to Patronise the Noted Prince Arthur Hotel, and its SPARKLING ALK3. On the Bar Counter and Public Rooma taato Its SAUSAGE ROLLS, PORK PIHS, and other little DellCa- Oi.B, supplied Grails. WEDDING BREAKFASTS ARRANGED AT THE -HOR.K3T KOTICff. PIONIOPARTI_B'HAMPICR-nl_elyarrangod from Ten Shillings and upwards. HUBERT ORAM, Fropbi-tq-' \XT ANTED X NOW N.- GIVING UP TBE MILLINERY BtfSINESfI TO MAKE BOOM FOB CHRISTMAS STOCK UES'g C*L OIHI NG. 20-0 Ladiea'Hata at half-price 20 Boxro Flowers at half prloe . 2.0 Feathera and Tips at ha-f-prkso TRIMMINGS OF ALL DKRORIPTIONB AT LESS THAN COST. N.B.—Must bo Cleared by 9th Dcocmbcr. BR'NNAN'S OHEAP DRAPERY WAR-HOU3E. Foot ot Victoria .tr.et. ANTED KNOWN, at Brighton" house, LADIES LEATHER BAGS J. RENDELL Has oleared a 6tdok, and will offor thorn at 3e o_, is Gd, 54 6d; ye' y law -i-o, 0a 6d, FEATHEBS. A Lot Of Real Ostrich from 2i 6d to 21?. Boys' Bollard OiiTs, Ss ill: Youths' do, _.Od; Men's no, ii lid; Imi.ati.n Silk do, _j Gd. BLACK EGYPTIAN CLOTPS, Suitable tor summer, mourning or other wear, Is 2d and Is Od. For Childrbn'b Woitb P_ltbsbs. Flnafobks, BUESSKB. TnIMMBD HATS A_D BOMtIErB, TRY BRIGHTON HOUSE, P.-tnxS TO SUIT KVKRYBODY. A few plea.c of Horroa.B'd B Lone Cloth sti'l unsold, at ii lid dor., yd wide; Black Cashmore O.pos. .lcoiy trimmed, from 8. 6d;a Cheap Lot ot Co-tnmo Cloths from .}d; Cbeok Gloss ClothßfromS.dyo. Lading nerd not trouble to give orders for Milllrery. At BRIGHTON HOUSE they oan i-ult lho usolvoi in any prio« or style, as we Kbi." _ L-HG- AB-ORTM-N. to Cuoosk ruoM. Prices—Frdm 3s 6d to 123. MOURNING MILLINERY AT A FEW HOOR.' . NOTICE. J. R-NDELL, 180 AND 182, TOP OF GREY--TREET AMTaD KNOWN. — ! adiea' Che-Use., 9d toSs 6-1: Mghtdrceses, la 6d to _b; Ladloa' Drawers, 9d to 3s 6d; OhlldrenV Nightdreßaen, Is Id and 1b Gi; Children's Chaml. 68, Od and Is: Pinafore?, fld and Od; inf-niV Hiop, 3d; Towels, 3d to is; CoMota, 1b and Is 6d; White Calloo. 3d. 3.d,1.i, and 6d; Twill Shootlna (about two yarua wlde>, laanO In.-; Window Note. 3d t- 6d ; Bel„«t_ 81; FrilHnf, Id to lid; Ribbons, Id to fld; Bnn ehadea. Is. Is OL 3b. and 2s 01; Geo ta' Stud Bulls, 3d to 8u 1 Bo] s' -Iracoß. Od and 91; Boyß'Trun_B, 91; a .mail quantity cf Benin Wool, 3d the do_. ; Worsted. Id the Bkeln, Infanta' Bootees, 6d; Infants Boots, lOd; a lot of ladies' and ohlidren*. Boots very oheap; Croobet Cotton, li\ and 2.d tho Bkcln; Irish Trimming (tin deep), .1 the yd ; lots ot ladies' Bonnets from Encland, hand somely trimmed. 0i oaoh; ladies and child ren's '■ rimmed Hats. 3s Gd and 6a; hat and bon net Shape', le; Ladles' Cambrlo Soarvc?, 6a; black Velveteen, la fld, la Ud and 2a 6d; blaok Straw Hats, 2d; Grand White Do. 2i 61; Bed Quilt?, 2s 61, 3b and 3a 6d; Damask Tableoovors, 3i 0d; 1 ompadour Underskirts, la lid and la 61; Print Costumes, _s; Bluff Costumes, 16a to 2.3; Blaok . atln. is 61, 2s 6d 3a and 8a 6d; Needles, id tho paokot; Pins. _d and Id; Knitting Cotton, IB 61 and 2a 6d the lb; Felt Skirts; Is 111; Ladles' Leather Baga, 2b 91, 3s, and 3a 6d; Fl-nnel, 91 to Is 01; Ladles' Collars, l.d and 3d ; Shirting, ed, 91 and 1b ; Tweed, Is ■11, la lid and 2s 01; an immense lot of Drea» Buttons id the do_.; Lustre, In grey, black ar.d wl^e oolour, 8d; Holland, 3d to 81; sllesla, 3d and Id; Ladles' blaok and colour.d -ilk Mit tens, Is 8d j Paris ditto. 3a; Stay Bnaks, 2d to 6d; Ladles' ilea.. 6d to 1« 91; Gents' Half-hose. 31 to is 4d; Hents'T lea, Od to 2b; Goats' shlria, 1» 6dto2aod; Re-nttoShlrtß. 3s lid to la 61; Gents' Collars, 3d to fld tho box: Unon _ltto,_d and fld; Long Laos Curtains, _«, 6. lid, nnd 0s fld; Cork Bole., 2.1 tho pair;' Berlin wool Slippers (un made), IB 81; Cnßhlonß. 2t lid; Boys'ellraw Mats, _3 1 Gents' Velvet Sinoklug Caps. Ib 01; Obildre-'s Handkerchiefa, 21; Ladles', do, _d and 61; Window-Cord, Id the yd; Barry's Cele brated Triconboroup, is 3a the bottle; Boot Glos?, Bd the bottle; Gents' Umbrellas, 2a lid ; Ladies' Summer Jaokots, flfl 6d; grand lotot fiummer Flower?, 6d tho buuoh; Grenadine, 2- tho yd; Babie-' Print Frooks. Is fld; Merino do. 2a; Hair Pin?, Id tha large Sacket; Cretonne, 5d and 7d the yd; ireeßlng Gowns (-llght'y damagedi, 7s; Fnr_l tora Trlmmi- g, id the yd; Brown Windsor aoap, 8 cakes For 1b ; Glycerine Soap, 7d the bar; Cotton Plaid. 6d tho yd; Woolen do, 71; Boyß'Jean Bats, fld; 2 doz Reels Thread, 6d; C_rpet Binding, 2yds for Id; Coloured 811_, Id the reel; Blaok, do, l.d; Hooks, 8 packets Id; Black Braid. _d and Id the yard; Men's Soft Felt Hats (black and oolonred), 2s fld and 3.; Bard do, 3s and 3s 61: Brown Cashmere Is the yd, blaok do, 1b fld; Prints* -id ; Sateen Drills, 7d; Eel Tloklßg, lid; thllareo'sGloves, Id; Lidieß' Gloves 6d and fld: Ladi-B' Jet Braoelet?. is the pair; Crane Trimmlns'.'la the box of 86 yda.-W, If. DAMPIER. Wakefield street, . , - . - - , WANTED KNOWN- J. W. & W. WILLIAMS, IMPORTERS OF DRAPBRY __ CLOIHING, 82, Karingahap- Road, Are now soiling Men's Twead Trousers. 6a Men'? Summer Serge, light ond dark colours, 8/0 Boyß 'JCweed Troosers and Vostß, 9/6 'Frlsoo Shape Felt Hats. 2/8 Bents' DrlllJCoata, 6,'fl; Boyß*.•'./.. Ex s b. Potoal. from London, ONK CASH! CBRISTMAB PRE3JtMS-Dcl'B, Toys A large assortment C-r.at_.aß Card?. To Arrive, per Weath.ratleld, 12 CASKS and BALK 3-Pompadour and other Dießß Prints, Honeycomb Qailts, Honey comb Towelßi Oil Bnd Stair Baizea. Bearth Bugs, Felt Carpetinga, Cocoa and Fancy Cord Mattings, Muslins, Calicos, .0 pleoss Dress Hollands, Table Damasks, Window Hollands, 1 oafie Fancy Dreaa Siuffß, l.n stroc, Oatmeal Cloths, Cashmei 0 •, Eoarte, New Dress Matenjal. ' . . , As soon &s these Goods are unpacked they will be BSld at one?, at about Wholesale Price?, to eneure a aulok cash return. 2 oases Gents' White and Regatta Shirts from m : -.t-t-'ol-ss Wblti ohlrts at 6/; Regatta and Oiford do,, _/6. J. W. SS W. WILLI AMS. Importers of Drapery and Clothing, Newton, I>*TASHIKG. —Wanted, a respectable y v Person to take home a family's wash ing.—Apply for address to Stab Office. i"»rHOLESALE BOOT TRADE.- V t Boye wanted In every department; 00 portunity to learn a good paying trace,—Me Arthur a Factory. BAKERS.- Wanted, as Working Part ncr, a Steady, Practical Baker (early rise ! indispensable to buco.bsl, with some capita > (stats amount); business established.—B, B_ai ' Office.



_■_-■--__» "_■■ I TWn3C-_---g_,.-. ______ • . _■_- 1 To' Let. ________ iI vB O LET, a Three-roomed .Cottaßi . » about flvo minutes' walk from tho Pc Office— Apply Stak Office, - fxWTbT, two-roomed and tbrea-roomi i, X Cottages.'-Apply on the pr-misßS, Ho. town-street, off Howe-street, Newton. - rjno LET, Grafton Road, a conveniei 'JL Five-roomed House. Rent, 14_.—a. 1 ' Col Una. corner S.monda and Welleßle.-Btreal j fipO IET, at Newmarket, opposite ci t - trance to tho Railway Station, Bakei i Shop, Oven, etc; splendid stand for stea man.-Apply to F. G. Clayton. T"0 LET, a Five-roomed House in Dukt Btreot, off Ponsonby Road; water laid oi —Apply V, Hutc-inson, noxt door, Duko-stree Ponaonby. , '.{ffl\U LET, fi-roomed Cottage in Prospcci X etreet, off KtnE-s'reet, Peneonby ! ever oonvenieoet rent, 12s fld.-Apply W. G. Allei ■ Claranco etreet, Po-Boaby, _ '8 O LET,Six-roomc.dHouse in Symona. . street, app-Biie City Bond; water and ga hid on.—A. ply Ma Oar.ham, next door. rsnO LET, a well-linished Eour-roome. JL Cottage, at Norfolk atreot, Poneoaby. ---1 Apply to Wiilla_i Ro-.ei. Co-quest PI see, Pai nelli ».___._.-. nPO LET, Villa Resiaencea at Sudani Jl Koart, Conquest Plaoa, Pornell; bo*utlft) view of the barbour.-Apply to William Rossei Builder. nr.l) LET, a Two-roomed Cottage ii .1 . Green-st.cot (near Convent), Ponaonby.- Apply on tho prcmlseß. rgio LET. a Shop and Dwelling, corner o 8 F__nkliu Road, ot at- Rooms. V?ote! laid on.-apply on iha premlß... TO iEC, a J_arg_ Sis-roomed House city water, cellar, So.; five minute. Iron Post Offlco_-J_f- Lsenox, Que-n-atreet. rino LE f, a comfortable House in Angle - ooa-stioet, containing 6 roomp; with gw and water lai- en.ttiidl-tohea range.—Api.li to J. M. nnd J. Mowbray, Land Agents, _3 Queen-, treat. ____—___. TO LET a Gentleman's Residence anc Grounds, situate about ono mllo bohonc Mount Albert, Homostoad Consists. ,of hapd some and ooinmodious dwelling (9 roonißj, bath room, stove, pantry, dairy, large Btablo, buggy houso, hay loft, &c.-in faot, replote with over. CoiiVonionce aud out-offices requisite on a gentle man's cstato, Gfoundg, containing about 21 acre 3, Bubdividod and beautifully laid out ii garden, paddocks, &c.: the whole oomprlslUf ono of the prettiest Places In the suburbs o Auckland, and only about half an hour's drive from town.—D. F. Evans, Estate Agent, Queen street jne__Herold"|i O~FFICE TO LET.-app-y at G.H.--A, Ronrnt., Queen-street ............ DEvONPORT, WORTH SHORK.- To Let or for Sale, a Broomed Cottaee new. In a good poeltlon. -Apply B. -5 R. Duder Honte and Land Agents. ______ HOUSFSTO LET, furniehfed and tin . furnlßhea,-App!y B. &R. Duder, flom« Agents, Dovonpurt. ■ __ iu _ BAKEK'S PKKIMISFS TO LKT.—At Old Established Bakery, of 10 years -tand Ing.andbußine-s premises, situated in Viotoria Btreot; oVon newly re-bullt and water laid on. First-class opening. Apply to Mr Stevenson, Nelson-street ornor of Baker-street. For Sale. FOR SALE, ail Extensive Stabling B-sI-04., at prweht pro.uolng an lnoomc over ex.endiiu _ of £1000 per annum, In a rle- Ing to wnnhrp. The above Is only placid on the market owing to thu 111 health ot the present proprietor, and otter, an exo-ilant opportunity to anyoie desiron. of entjrlng on this line ol bii-lnea., or to a oapltalßt aeekicg Baf. invest meot, as, apart from tho present business, the property ia situated in the heart of tho town, and is dally i-oreaßing in value. The plant constats Of a large number of buggies, landaus, traps, harness and saddlory, together with about _0 gcoi horeOß.—Apjpiy to T. V 7. HICK SON te CO. BROWN PAPER WRAPPERS or sale, Oheap.—Apply at thi. offloe.. IP OR .LEA-E, for Ono or m'oro Yeats; I? 21 Acres Voiosmo Land, BUb-i v 1-ed; two wells and o.itage 1 rooms, Bltuate between Camp farm, Otahuhu and ureat South Koad, boundod by the latter.—Apply Mr Herrold, at Orakel RO-d. Remuera. LIGDRIAN BE US.—A few Colonies from Ironorted stock For Bale; prlo.. In olndlng movable frame blve, delivered on Auok l_nd Wharf, 60b.— J. H. Harrleop. Ooromandel. FO< SALE, Rouen and Aylesbury Duoks, Br_hm_a. D-rklnga, and othoj Fowls. Several hundred head well fatted poultry alwaya on hand. Th. trade Buppllod.— F, C. Th-maa, Clifton Poultry Yards, Mount RoakUlßoad. iiiOß SALE, tho Yacht Katlan, coppered in and f .Bteued : the best mat Mia!: Eng lleh meaiUremoat tbroo tons.—Apply on board. oi to Wm Knox. Freeman's Buy. IJIUR SALE, Five-roomed House in V Hotne-Btreot, oil Great North Roa-I.— John Birole. Ulster Bakery. Great North Rond. jfi^Oß SALE, Wellesley-stroet, Cornwall (^ Villa, now gablo end two-atory villa, con taining 6 rooms and kitchen ; register grat .8, Cooking Btovo, &c; water laid in.—D. F. ttvans. , Eatato Agonr, Queon-street (next "Herald" ofllco).__(_5l) BJK.R S4LE, Wiiliam-street, Pretty V VorandatiCottago of 6 rooma and kitchen: roglstor grate, HrU'b patent oven, Sea.; nice garden and Bploudld viow. Price only A150.— D. F, Evans, Estata Agont, Quoen-Btrcet (noxjt "Herard"ollico). i gj^Oß SALE, bantlsomo Villaße-'ldenco iC 1 and Grounds, situate at Carlton Goro Road and Scaflold View Road, con'aining 5 rooms, bosides Kitohen, large servant's tcould bo divided), bath-room, wash-houso; flttod with every convenience, such as copper, cupboards, &c, &c, gratul corner, nice garden, pretty placo.—D. F. Evans, Estate Agont, next "Herald "Offloe. T/iOt- SALE (KEMUEKA., New and r Hon.somo Villa Residenco of 8 rooms, bath-room- w_ah-houße. Sea., about ono acre 1 ground laid out in garden and orchard, a largo number of fruit trees in full bearing, delightful Bltos-on (overlooking Hobaon'a Bay). For absolute S .1., ob ownor is leaving tor tho South. —I). F. Kvans, K.tata Agent, Queen-street,next " Herald" office. _______ JJ.OR SALK—Backet-street, Ponsonby, •^ near the beach—A Nice Gable-end Veran dah Cottago of 5 rooms: Alloimont 06 x 105. For absolute sale. No reasonable offor refused. —D. F. Kvons, Estate Agent, Queen street, noxt " Herald''offlco. IPOR SALE.—Perclval Parade, near IJ Sholly Beaoh, New and Handsome Villa of 4 rooms, soullory and pantry, fitted with ' shelves, cupboards, reglater, oven, sink, etc.; ; briok paths, washhouae; well drained japlendia i view of the H.rboU'.-D. F. -VANS, Estate Agent, Queen-street, next " Herald " offloe. FOR SALE, Burleigh-street, off Kyber Pass, Now Fivo-roomod Verandah Cot tago i gas laid in; two tanks; nice garden, well cultivated; easy terms.—D. F. Evans, Estate Agont, Quoon-Btreot, next" Herald " Offlco. 637 FOR SALK, Claremont-street, off Kyber Pass Boad, Verandah Cottage of _ rooms, almost new, fitted with cupboards, dresser, Pec, Btauuohly built and thoiougbly well finished, 1 good well, allotment about S3 x 120. Must be i sold, as owner Is leaving tor the South. Ptioe, only £310.—D. F. Evana, Kstato Agent, Qneen ■ 11*.t, next Bcrald Office. 618 _ii>Oß SALE—Mount Albert, New House ID of five rooms, piggery, fowl-house, &0., together with- abaut two aoroa Rood voloanlo laud, partlfmrtlvated, well watered and fenoed; situated fflo-e t_ Mount Albert Hall, Prloe, only f12T5.-o. F. Evans, Katato Agent, Qneen-atreet, next "Herald"Offloa, FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, very desir able Villa Residence and good corner Allotment. SO x 100. situate near All Saints' Churoh. balsg corner of Ponsonby Terrace and Bayard-street; the Houbo is almost now, con tains five rooms all In goodlorder, and la fitted with onpboarda. r.glater grate, gas, oven, etc.; wood-shed, waßh house, fowl-bouse, etc I have positive instructions to eel), as the owner iB leaving for Auokland—D. K. Kvans, Estate Agent, next " Herald," Qneen-atreet. N 0.618 tiiOK SALE (Anglcseastroet), Otmond C 1 Villa—Handsome Villa of _ix rooms; cup board, dresser, ___.; bay window, verandah back and front, gas and water laid ia,-D. F, Evans, Relate Agent, Queen-street, next " Herald" Office. . 6H_ |7i O B SALE, A SMALL CONBIGNMENT OF ENGLISH SLATES, CRUIOKSHANK & GO. Deoembar llih, 188.. OR SALF.-CAVEN__IT--"__NL AROMATIO TOBAOOOS. _. boxes •' R. 8." Navy _'_, go 7to lb. eaoh 201b 32 „ "O.V"Navys's „ „ -Mb 80 „ "Premier" 6's „ ~ 421b •piRKDK. "^FIITKHBAD, TEA AND TOBACCO IMPORTER. rjj VIOrOBIA-818-IKT. Money . __»T i\ TO £10,000 LENT on Buildint _®Xt/ Boolesypr__ol_.t_i,oronoth-rter-o, to suit b-'rowera. Allotments bought am Houses mill* on weekly payment system Mortgages and Loans negoHated. See Lis* 0 ProporSe. tor Bale on 4th pose, _U-nercenl allowed on money dowKrite- tor tovestewnt.- O. Williamsos, Land. WMato and _"__iu_ol^ Aennt and Valuator. 3, Vnlnan !__>«• "jNDUSTBIAL AND PROVIDENJ 1 PERMANENT BUILDING, LAND. ANJ INVESTMENT SOOIKTY OF AUCKLAND. INVESTING SHARES. This Soolety Is now issuing a limited numb, of Investing Shares as fellows :— INVE9TIN9 SHARES. Ordinary, earfyln full rate of Interest and profit. Membei paying subscriptions in odvanoo tor a peslo of 6 montha and upwards seoure oorrespont Ing advantages. PAID-UP BHAREH of the value of «20cac lor limited periods, carrying 1 per cen i tnterest, payable half-yearly in cash an participating in profits. MONEY ON DEPOSIT. . The Soolety la also prepared to receive Mon« ' on Deposit on the following ratea ot inter-et 1 • For 12 months, at 1 per oant, Interest po able half yearly. For 6 months, at _ per cent. • yOT BhortW Perio^o_tGE° FR ASER. r Manager, _ 1 offloeai Oorne of Queen-stMet and Vnloi one,



-g—_— ■ a ■ ■ , ,-—-_ Perao-ial. y> 3; TF Mr Hill does not call at ,Edwai )Bt X Byrne's, Newton, and take away his good thoy will be sold to pay expenses.—Edwah ~j> Byrne. '.-;•_■■.-■" » ; ' e_s ie- ' -. aeeuuHß. at . - f' CJT, BENEDICT'S CHURCH COMMII __ 10 TEE.-The Regular Fortnightly Meetln _. of the Committee is Postponed from mla Hvei ,' S ing until next V. EO.'K.DAY EVKNING. »h 1. 13th Inst,, when a fall attendance of mourbet U reqeeslod.-O. MAHON, Hon. Seoretaty. .. ALL Owners of 16ft, Boats ar_ re_uestei ', _____ to attsnd a Meeting on Tuesday, 12 - ,' at the Waitemata Botol, from 7 to S. tor th ' pnrpo-e of getting op a nwoapstak.-. I a UCiaAND BAND OF HOPI y _ri. UN.ON.-Co-f-renoe df Speaker., Score j. t_rirs and Memberß ot B&nd ot Hope Cpm mitteoß. Temperance Hall, FRIDAY NEXI' - Tenon table from 6 t0..... Business Confereno. ]i at 7 sharp, when Roporw from Speakers an* s J S_or-t.rlc-. RUckboard Address, and a Pane: on Baud of Hope Work will be -laoussed. 81 i W. Kox and Mr Geo. Hemua will tske part lr 1 the prOoeedi-88. All interested In Band of Hopt " Work invited, but those wlsMnar to partske 0 '• tea are requested to Intimate sa» eto the score tary on Wedneada)-. Coll-0;ion to defray ex j r,«_6e'\_'W. J. Maoderfliot., _c."_ Oommercio j Road; J "a UCKLAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION, ' J\ —l'iie Second Quarterly Corflpotitlo-iwil • take place at the Mount Eden Range on SATUR - DAY, loth instant, commencing at 1 oolocl - sharp. Ranges: 200, 300, and fflO yards. Sever Shots at oaoh range. Two sighting shots, G. t each, Will be allowe. at each range. Entrance 1 Feoa. 2s 6d eaoli, to ba paid on tho Rango, or tc ' tho Secretary.—James B. Fairs, Hon. Seo. , ouipyic!-. ja^aj. s/<OR SUVA and L&VUKA - /»^_»__-__ " (direoi>, without fall The , 4SifS-5-"_^ Clipper gdhooner LOW _ will sail 7 _Se^__-^ST lno tow day.. For F.'elght and ' _-£__-_3_-__l p BBBaRe a ppiy to M. F. CLAY ' TON, Agent, In-ni'-noa riulldlngs. i -_s«*___- Q«ip WBATHBRSFIEID, _ J>sMs_hA_. © FROM LONDONi - Conßlgnpes are requested tt -____-_™__-« pass entrl.B and obtain delivery , orrim-_ (Horn the nndenlgaed for their Goode . without dolay. , . 5 Cargo impeding the dlflobar-O Of tho v6>sel _ will be 1-ndod and stored at Consignees, risk - and expenao. .' . . f A light entry to dear the ye _el will b- pasied ,at 3 o'clock p.m on TUX- D AY, the 12th lost. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPIHG CO,, Limited, Agents. CAP.AIN SHKRRIS will not be roßponßible tor any Debts contracted by any member - ot his crew without bis written authority, I c ■'" " ''-"-'.-1 _ tsaaaeat "a tAetiio&t. i aORSKS. HORSES. .HORS.ES ' Owneas of Boreoa and Dogs are earnestly 1 oautlonerO. t_ consider well before purchasing • M-iiolne tor the treatmottot their animals. MR. S_K-INQEK, *■ Vet.r_oary Burgeon • from the Continent, who has praotUed bin pro > f-s.lon .uooe.sf.-ly in Earope, America, West Indies. Viotorla, and tor the last twenty years la Dnile.iu (Otago, New Zealand), and has been largely pttronißoa by several Governora, .the General and Prowlnoisl Governments, and by , the public generally, and who baa lately bsen , also appointed hon. voterlnary Burgeon to the 1 Sooloty for the Prevention of Cruelty to ! Animals, ia now offering to tho publio of Auok ' land Province Mgdioinea for the oure or the 1 various diseases to whioh HORSES and DOGS ; are B_bjeot. . , ~ __. , As tho aaedlotoca have b_4n highly reoom • mended by all who have _Bod them. It vtlll be ' well for the public to refrain from ÜBlng any 1 others for tbe oure of their Boraea and DDgo, The public are atkad to believe th_t an ex -1 perleheed veterinary Burgeon as Mr Sleßlnger _>, suralv knows better what horses and dogd require la the war ot medicine than a man Who ' merely gets hia rooipea from books, and knows nothing of the animal ho la prescribing medicine for. MR SLKSINGKRi mannfaoturing these Medioines In large quantities, and supplying not only New Zealand Out the neighbouring Colonies, ia able to sell them at very low prices. In future ask tor Sleainger » Colio or Gripo Drink, -mbrooatlon. Condition and Worm Powders, Blister and GrotiaO Ulntments, and Hoot Oil; Distemper Powders and Mange Oint ment for D.gs, '..._. To be obtained from all Respootable Chemists and Storekeepers. _____ __„„ ' Si SLESINGER, Veterinary Burgeon. r>Y ROYAL t-KTTEK- PATENT Gold Medal. Parte, 187-: Speolal Award. Philadelphia, 1_76; Gold Medal, Sydney, 1830: Gold Medal, Brussels, 1830; Gold Medal, Melbourne, ISSI. Just L-ndbd, OANTRBLL & OOOHRANBT CELEBRATED yERATED WATERS. MONT3ERHAT LIW.KJUIOE CHAMPAGNE A Health-giving Non-aloohoUo Beverage, at Hetels and Clubs; Sid per bottle. AROMATIO GINGER AT.Ki The Orlglna Belfast Ginger Ale, so justly celebrated at Hotels and Clubs; 9d per bottle. These -Kbatbd Witkibs aro the B_n>. quality „3 oontraoted for and now eunnlled to The Canard S.S. Do. t the Montreal S.S. Co. the Inman S.S. Co.; Oceanic B.S. Oo.| ho National AS. do.; the Paolflo B_3. Co. f, Anchor, B.S. Co. Kingston and Holyhead, R.M- Co. WHOL-SALB A___r_, AICKIN, .(IB PiHAItHA-Y ■ c -■ Tendera V&7AIKATO-THAMES RAILWAY. HAMI_TO-T-MO___INSVI-l_E AND HAMILTON CAMDHIDGa SKCT_'>NS. .8,000 ICAURI RAILWAY SLEEPERS. Publlo Works Office, Wellington, 21th November, 1862. Tonders will bo received at this office until noon on THURSDAY, the 18th January, 1883, for the above Contraot. Thoy are to be marked on tho outside, " lenders for Sleepers/* and eddresscd to the Hon. tho Minister tor Publlo Works. Telegraphic tendera, similarly ad dressed and mtrked, will be received ft pre sented at any Telegraph Office by noon of the same date, provided that tendors as above are lodged at any District or Resident Engineer. Officio by the same hour. Drawingß, specifica tions, and general conditions may be seen at this offloo i at tho Publio Works Offices. Auck land, Hamilton, Kawakawa, and Whangarel; the Railway Stations, Helensvillo and Puke koho; and at tho Warden's Office, Grahams town. Tho lowest or any-tender not necessarily accepted. By command. JOHN BLACKETT, Bngineer-ln-Charge, North Island. rtpE-iD-Rs wanted for tho Erection of 1 15 Chains Stone Fenoing. Tenders to olote on the 16 h ins.—Apply to R. 8. Sandall Butcher. Upper Bymonds-Bfreet. _, rsiO BUILDEKS.— Tenders will be re ■ colvod until noon of WEDNESDAY, the 20th instant, tor the Erection of VUla Residenco (wood) near Choral Hall. Plans, so,, at my office.-W. H. SKINNER, Arohitect. — a Drapers' and. Olo_fc_--_r.. Important JSTotice. John keesinb Begs to Inform, hia customers and the public ' generally that, In con.oquenoo ot ill health, he : ttIVING UP THE DRAPERY BUSINESS and ns the objeot will be simply to o__wOut the STOCK as qalokly aa pcsßlble. the Good t will be sold actually without referring to the cost, and far below anything hitherto obtained in Drapery, etc It will be evident to everyone that under the olronmßtanpea this Sale wlb afford a flrat-olasß opportanity for obtolninfi ' Goods tor UNDER WHOLESALE PRICES, the sole objeot being to realise tor oasft. The Sale haa now commenced. Closed on Saturday till sunset. John ____eesing, 878, UPPER QUEEN-STREET. Opposite Fireball. . i i. i ' '"i i _soo_a ana Snoes mREMENDOUS ADVANTAGES TO BUYERS OF BOOTS AND SHOES. Before selling our "took by Auction In De . comber, it will be offered to the publlo at i a Pbiob NoN- CAN Comm-Ch with. Openei 1 tMa week, about '{ 30 TRUNKS VERY SUPERIOR QUALITY " of Ladles' and Children's English Boots ani - Shoes vl_.. Ladloa' Button. MOok Button, Kid 1 «T Derby and Button Shoes; also Children Kid Button Boots and El_.tlo-idef. Prunelli and House Boots In large quantities. As ai I experiment, and more eapeolally te assist ii 9 selling our other goads, the above will post ttvely be BOLD AT ACTUAL COST, Thus und-raelltoß the cheapest house In th ii clt™ By Mannfaoturing and Selling our ow Boots and Shoes, our Cußtomera and Patron - aeoure the proßt that in other casesi la abaorbe I tot^s-opkeepßr and dealer. Besides gnarai t teeng our owh work ot superior make an ? o-aUty (hoping to sell a large quantity), i • SMoases the price wIU be even h LEBB THAN WHOLESALE. f„ Please Note-Bluobera, Ts 34: Watertlghts, lie 14 sirtag Slflea, Ha 6d; Derby Shoes, 8a; Cany. Shoes, Ss 6d. ______ >y a Call and Inßpeotlon oou-teously Invite. - and. as aU the stock must, and ahall be boli y- our earßeet patrons will seoUre the best sele turn. ____ T. Prosser, in' TOP OF QUEBN-BT_EET (Opposite Ararat



I Public JNOSicee, jgQAED OF__KPUCATIO_.. The Christmas Holidays for Schools In and near Anoklano. and at the Thames,will be from __, MONDAY, the -_•._ December, to FRIO AY, the 26th JaYvuffry, bothdayß inclusive. School Con-tnittees of Conntrr'DlstriCtS onfi arrange the Holidays at their discretion, sub - jeot to the Regulations. 'i By otder of the Board. i 8 VINCENf S. RICB, gecretsry, j •s jWTOTICE OF PARTNERSHIP,! j The undersigned have this day entered Into " Partnership as Civil Engineers and Surveyors. . (Siiznedl JAMES STEWART. j l&igaeo) ASHLEY J. HUNTER. ] j I Shortland-street. December 1,1882. ;.' OPBKEY HILLS ESTATE. 5 NOTICHS TO SU'ftV«YO_S ANB GIVIIi J ENGINKHRS. . PREMIUMS OF fllCi. AND £50. t The above-mention, d Premiums will be given * roßpaotlvely for the Best, tnd the Next-teat, - Approved Designs for Sub dividing the Surrey 1 Hills Estate. Full particulars on application to Mb. Ros., . 8-oretary, Auokland .Agricultural Company I (Limited!, Shortland-streei. ; Auo-land, Bth December,. 188.. PHILSJN TESTIMONIAL-— All persons who desire to sign the i address to Dr. Phllaon are reope-tfnUv requested to do so immediately; and collectors will oblige by returning all lists to me before 17th .net,-F, G. Effing-en, Hon. Seo. TKT q T it ~0 ~E. ■ Aa Any information respecting the where ' abouta or MRS HENRIETTA BORYKK will 1 be thankfully received by her Bon, WILLI AM 1 BORYER, Newton Road, ' ________ , , a-. --__ KUSH HATS, _d ; Straw, 7d ; Trimmed Hats, from is 9- : 2.d; Savin, 2s ...—Mia Whitehead, V_o__.-_-b_. and N.frton [ J^KISTMAS CAKES. —The Under- XJ signed h-gB to Inform his Cuntomeiß th»t 1 he will Bupply KKaL POUND CAKW, Sea., , during the coaling seasoii lit net cost of ingre ' (Went?. Early oruers BOlloited.—JOHN H_i.L,., ' Otahuhu; ......... » St, ]M v _tg o Cafe. chas.~c7_.n__.g i Begs respectfully to inform his customers and J friends that he has now 8 OPENED HIB NEW PREMIIEB j < With a Choice ____ Varied Siock of I FRENCH AMD ENGLISH CONFECTIONERY. I And with his iaoreased accommodation and faoiiltoß for oarrylog on hi* -mine* he feels confident of giving entire Ea.i-f_otlon to his oustometß In the execution of any orders en trusted to Mm. C.c. would also beg to,intimate to his ens ton-era and friends that he will give the C__ « . Branch of the Bu'alneßs hlB particular care, and S l-_el_g under the immediate lUpervWon of his ( Manager (Mr. John O.btlkl. .o long and I favourably Known to all his old customers. Is I quite oooSdent that he will give all his customers I entire sailof-ctlon. B • J. MOBS] Of. S. O'B-L-IVAN I }?_ J* Moss & Co., j HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS j . SHOBTI_--.D-l_._-_r. I Intending Bur era are respectfully Invited to I inspect our List of Properties, Monet' to Lend at Current Ratea of Interest. City Tea Mart. WHOLE-ALE AND RETAII. GROCERY AND PROVISION STORK. V_qro_tiA. and Albert Streets, ON BALE- ChelOe New Seasons Teas Finest Mountain Coffee Finest New Fruits • Canterbury Eaoon and Haws Canterbury and Wairoa Cheese Cardials, Sauce., Pioklesl Confectionery, Blsouita, Cosaques Cigars, Tobaccos, etc, etc, etc . In Quantities to Snit Purchasers, at Wholesale Prices. Hobekt Rew, T. '& EL Cook __, 4.4 AND 46, VICrOIU-V-STKKB; FAOTOBT: ELLIOT-H-TREKT]' Having completed the arrangement of their Now and Extensive Premises, which are fitted with evesy appllanoe for the despatoh of Rnel r_6B, invite toe attention or i._-ic- o,_d Ch__tl_ m&_ FURNISHING to their Large -took of Drawing and Dining Room Suites ' ~ Bruaoels. Tapettrv. and Kidder Carpets Iron Bedsteads, Wardrobes, Drawers Tables, Oheffonlers, Side-Boards Mattrassea, Paillasses, Plllo tva Bolsters Toilet Ware in great variety Linoleum, Floorcloth, Matting Hearthrugs, Weol Mats, _veoa Mats Chimney and Toilet Glasses uilt Cornice- and Cornloe Poles Verandah. Venetian, and Roller Blinds Cane, Folding, and Ohildrens' Chalra Hall Tables, Hat Stands, Hall Chairs Kitchen Tables and Kitohen Chairs Every Artlole Guaranteed, and Prices Reduced to the Lowest Amount, consistent with Best Quality In Materials and Workmanship. T. & H. COOKE, Victobi- and Elliott Streets. . JMOMPCLSOBY SALE OF CUTLERY, THOMAS SAMUEL 18 NOW SELLING OFF THE WHOLE OF HIS STOCK OF CUTLERY, Consisting ot— - BHSBT IVORY TABLE AND DESSERT KNIVES LOOKWOOD AND JOHNSON'S BEST POCKET KNIVES ELKOTRO - PLATED FORKS, SPOONS, ORUBT3, &0, Largo Lot of the above Goods .oat Landed, and must be Sold at any price. THOMAS SAMUEL, _6, QOBEN-ST. (opposite Town Oloo_). TpIANOS! piANOS! GERMAN PIANOS, FRENCH PIANOS, ENGLISH PIANOS. Just Unpacked, Worth looking at. sscond-hand cottage piano, *-is. Pianos Let on Hire for— CONCERTS, PARTIES, . Sec, from 10a __. , INSTRUMENTS TUNED ANDREPAIRED. 1 .'■.- Note heAddress- THOMAI. H. WEBB, OAK HOUSE. HO N-STREBT j Three Doors from Cook-st, > rglO CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS. ' WELLS BROS.. D-VOUPOR-. _ Ate prepared, to Buppfy at Lowest Rates-taietts. I um-EJnd. Shell. Ash, <?orlrl Posts and. BOMO Blooke, So.. So. Contraots made tor the de livery of Timber. Sec. from the mill- to any part of Devonport District, Address: * WELLS BBOS., CARTBBS, DgVOHPORT. "N" ° * ° E' BEES WAX I BEESWAX! i P__o__B_a in any Quantity tor Cash. Bayers ot Fungus and Mnntz Metal, Having purchased In China a Fine ABBOrt " ment of Teas himself, JAMBS AH KEW oan I oonfldentlyfeoommend them, and trusts tnstall 1 hlB old Cußtomera, and the Publlo generally, wIU avail the-we-vee of this splendid opportunity and oatt early to buy hia Superior Congou. Best Flavoured Koolop. Shouohong, and vwtooa <• Mixed Teas, suited to every tastei He has also _ TOh-nd JapanSße Ware. Pr^orved Ginger. 1 G_o_-ory ware, Silks. Handkerohlefa, and Other jHBo-ltles too numerous to mention. ',"___- the Address :— ■^T JAMEB AH KEW _s CO„ 1 -3_, Queen-street. a~ ; " n Wm. McArthor & Co., [. AUCKLAND. TO DEALERS IN FANGS" G00..5, c __B.__mWARB, CHINA AND 8-__B 2 B^DGENERAL STORKKEBPKKS d Plain and Fancy Stationery i- Perfumery and Toilet Boap d Brush ware and Combs a Table and Pocket Cutlery E.P. and B.M. Good- Iron Bedsteads __ Mlrrort and Fancy Furniture I Clocks, W atohes, and Jewe-terjr is Tobacco. Cigars, and Pipes Ma-ioal In-tmmenta Earthenware, China, and Glass J. Vases, Flower-stands, &o. 3, Parian Ware, Plotnres c- Parses, Hand Bags, and Baskets Crioketir„ Appointments Lawn Tennis and Badminton Archery and Croquet Indoor Game-, Toys, go. Id NOVELTIES FOR.CHRBTMAS.



\ Public Notac-fe. [T THE UNDEBSIGNKD, will not be IJ. • Responsible for any Debtsl Contracted by my'WUe from thiß date-JOHN BORE, One hunga, December 11,1882. - - "\TOTICE OF REMOVAL. , Mr. r. RAMSEY Planofortemnker. Tannr, &C, begs to inform his patrons and the pabllo geseraiiy that ne has Removed to Cotkle ~ Vims, top of Symonds-street, oppoalte Keen i Vine Hotel. All orders left at his r.Bldenoe, or . at Ksdy's Mnsio Warehouse, wi- be promptly [ attended to. . • ■ PROPItRTY TAX RETHRKS —I fi'l them up-properly-for Is each, remem ber I De-ember 20th tho last day. Fail in so doing, look outl—T. B. Haun'aford, Upper Queen-street. CHALLENGE.— I hereby Challenge the Backers of the Una to Sail a Mjtpfi with . .toe Ruby for HO or-.5.-F, H. -.oKINL-Y. i fTIEACHERS' PURE OLD HIGH LAND WHISKY. AECEL ARROL & SON'S ALIOA ALBS AJft) PORTE*, &C. H, D A V iITTTn &. C 0., QUEB N-STRKET (next Waltemati' Hotel), ACOKLASD. ; KOBIWSON' "ooyal Raking oowdeb, In Tina, _>. Is; lib., _«. THE BEST AND CHBiPEST MADE. TRADE MARK. To be had of Grocers ard Frovleion Dealers, or - the maker, J W. ROBINSON, OHEMIST AND DRUGOIST, Manukatj ROAD Parse-*. Coefeei Coffee i Coffee i s. cTbrown, DUEIIAM-S'i'RBET, AUCKLAND, FLOUR MILLER AND COFFEE Se SPICE IMEROHANT, Has Always on Haan and Fob B__e- FLOUR. in saoke, luO'c. and Bt/e, " Bine" brand_ FLOUR, in Books, 100's, and SO*," Bed" brand BRAN AND SHARPS RAW AND ROASTED COFFEE PEPPER AND SPICES. In the matter of COFFEE/thealtentlon of the Public is called to the excellence of my brands, and a trial BOlioited. The Mixtures are oomposed only of the Best Plantation Coffee and the Be.t Chloory p.-__rn_!e, and may be characterised thus— "Eagle" (my best brand), nearly pure ooffee "Ship" arid "Camel," media-, coffeea of groat strength o_d flavour "Castle" and "I_iopard," low medium and oommoa ooff.es. To lovers of reallf fins Coffee, I strongly re commend iha " Hagle," bnt to the general taste Medium coffees are found to be most acceptable, and I say, therefore, •TBI IHHI SHIP BRAND TBY THE CAMEL BRAKI. Prcourable ftorn all Merohanta and Store keepers, IcoSe, and In tins, d.lDs., 281bs„ lllbs,, 7it_-, Bib. „ libs., -lbs., and lib. pOFFBEI pOFFEEI rtOZVEB UNION OIL, SOAP, AND CANDLE^ COMPANY (LIMITED). M__SOTAOTt.RB._J CHT COMMON AND TOILET SOAPS; CANDLES, PEANUT, AND OTHJER LtfBBI CATING OILS, EkJAPAND CAND-B WOB6S—PiBNEEI- On. Wobks-Cobtomhousb: ______t Wks_. Waekhouse and 09-.0-8-Loweb. Aibkbx . BTBB--C. Oseh Pnrchasßrs of Tallow and Rough Fat, Delivery taken tat either ParneU Works or Warehouee. THE RIVERSDALE MANTJFaCTUK, INS COMPANY (LIMITED). 11, GREY-STBKBT. TANISI.RB. CURRIKRB. LHJATBSR AND OIUNDSKS MEROHANTB AND j_MPOBTBR_. The above firm have juat landed, ex various late ai-ivala, SPLENDID VALUE In Prench, German, and English Calf, Eld, Patent Caff, East Indian Cut and Kip, Butts. Elastic Web, Boot Webbing and UnlnKS,. And a Variety of , ~',-, GRINDERY AN HOE MERCERY GOODS. Will also nave regular shipments of above arrivinj. from the best En:,_-__, A-.eri__n, and Continental Houses. Oolonlol Tanned and Onr rledLeathers always on hand. , ' ■•. 1., The R.M, Co. (Limited) are Oash Parchas-rs of Wool. Skins, Hides, and TaUlow. Now Lauding, ex ABterlon, excel!sat vain, la Linings. Eyelets. Heel Tip.,, goad i-»u__.y Tools of all deßoriptions. - Telephone No. 93,: WM, S. HAMMOND. . . Seoretary. ; mHB XMPERIAL QCHIEDAM QCHNaPPS, A PURE AROMATIC SPIRIT, Distilled and preporc-l In Sohledam, Holland, from on Original Reoolp!. and pos-eseing Rare Medioinal Qualities In ail DI3EA. ___ OS- TBS KIDNEYS, BLADDER, __a_> U_-I_.ARY ■ ORGANS.'''. :"'" A Tonic Diuretic Antl-Dyspep... COKD-AL, br the recommendation of the Leading Continental Ffaysiolana, and Is now :. ACKNOWLEDGED AS THE IATKSr-AND MOST VALTJABIJS B-ffl-KDY FOB GRAVEL, GOUT, & CHRONIC RHEII MATISM, - E The Trade and Consumers are cautioned against spurious imitations, the genuine only bearing the signature and address of the pro prietor. HENRI J. HART, MELBOURNE. Used in the Melbourne Hospital, and awarded by the Jury FIRST PRIZE at the Me - ....;, bourne International Exhibition. DR. HASSALL'S REPORT. ' The Analytical and Sanitary Institution; "61. Ho.bo_h Vloduot, E. 0., __ . , ■ •' London, SSh May, 1877. Report of a Sample Of Imperial Schiedam Schnapps, rcoelvo- from Mr H. J. Hart. "We have subjected a sample of the above, named or tide to a very 0-.et-l ohemioal analysis and examination, "Theresults ox the analyala, which are set forth In a separate report, .how that this spirit la of good strength, praottnaUy tree from acidity, and that ie contains bnt traces ot solid matter in solution. It possesses a ceUoate and agree able aroma, and a pure and mild taste. Mr Hart. Schiedam Schnappa ia a very superiot artiolo of Us class, ia well p-rifled, and quite genuine. - , - " (Signed) AuTHtra B. HA_fU__. ISJK, " Author of' Food and Its Adulterations.' &_■ _ "Otto H*_wb__ F. 0.8., ■• "PubUoAnalyßt." Wholesale Agent I ARTHUR H. NATHAN. » __. ' i ! " Eancv Goods, &c. SELL IN G Of F Extraordinary. Business calling v. to England, we are oompelled TO SACRIHCB *> THH WHOLE OF OUR STOCK, VALUE £.000, And comprising the most varied assort mpnt o_ Goods ia the Colony, OVIsR 1700 DISTINOr ARTICLES __t GIiASS, CHINA, HARTH-NWA-tE. TABLE AND 1-OCKBT OOTLBBT, __/E_"PaO- M.ATB, BASDWAR-;, IHDNMON GBET, BBDBBWARB, VASES, & FANCY GOODS, In faot, the thoosand and one artioles of domeetlo nic and ornament. The public may rely that this Is a POSITIVE AND GENUINE SALE, Our only object Is a SPEED X CLEABANCB. To Btorekoepers and Hawkers this Is a splendid opportunity. Hundreds of Trade Ixits, aiao 57 Original packages of alas., China, «o„ mnst be cleared. THE SALE HAS COMMENCED, And will continue until THE WHOLE IS DIBPO3BD OF. The Ufw^™ Store, 249, QUEEN • STREET, I Opposite Clmo Bros,



[ jjOßt and yo-tna.- . [ T OSTfrom Parnell, Red-and-white CotvS.^-^ iJ J hornj___pken. Anyone returning same *~ i will be ro^J-B--.-R. Strong. . I" OSr, in a Parnell 'Bus on Saturday, J 10.10 p.m., Purse containing Silver.— Finder -will please leave it at Mrs Geary's (pppor site Windsor Castle). LOST, a* the North Shore on Thursday, i-\. a ba.ket containing Bath Towelß, &c. Finder will oblige by leaving same -with Mr Baker. Noitb Shore Ferry Company, or at t~e "Star 0%.'. . jmDOND, a Whip. —Apply Ss?AR O/ffice. . ' ; ■ ' i ■ j '• ; - ' . ____ ';-."'.'-'■! *_aara g_i_a Ksmaenci- T>B•OPB N I N G r X_\l OF Till- ;, ; OLD ROYAL CLUB HOUSE. EDEN CRES - CGI*., AUCKLAND, ASA PRIVATE BOARbING HOUS-". IMfot the dd residents of Auckland will ' ■ remei__ er the Club House in ceenection witn the ROTAL HOTKU Eden Crescent, as it was ■_ in the time of the Maori War, and will readily understand the acoommodation it affords! afll a. . • PRIVATE BOARDING-HOUSE. In additio-. to which, the present Proprietor has mode.ex tensive alterations and improvementa, the whoW having undergone o thorough repair, and re funifiSed in a superior style, affords every _a_ility_or the con-fort and convenience ofit taTd>tth. mote recent' arrlva's In AncWana X especial atton_j.n is deawn to the advantages , afforded to thTpubMc by ffle owningof this ...... estabUsbn-ent In Its control position, comnsMfc - ingagoodTiew of the harbour, and Its raore pr._-_.iry to the Railway Station, Wharf, ■< :-■ Post Office, Suprome Court House, and tne . Apor tmonts en suite tor Ladies and Families., ' ' :_ Plunge and Show__i Baths. ____~_.,„;_ ;;■-. Visitors from the Coast _nd Country Diavricts : wUI do well'to pay a v_iit to this establishment, ;; special attention being paid to their require- - mi?ie charges wUI be a-oording to the accommo dation required, and in all cases will be as low . ..< rb is consistent with the advantages offered. tetters and Telegrams addressed.to xoe , ~,. Manager, Old Chi- Prjvote BoardiugiOUße, •Eden Crescent, Atfcklifcd," will meet W-«_ prompt attention. ■_ ; ' — >•'■; iHRdYDOr. VILL-, Vincent-stree*.— . X; Large Comfbrtable Bed-room to Let, wltn. first-class Board. 25s per week. Plunge antt shower bath—Mrs Fuller. ■ ■, COMPORT ABLE Board and Residence -A for a Gentleman in a private family, two j r minutes walk from Queen-street; no child-en.- ■■.-.■■ !..: For qddresa apply Stab office. j T3OAPD AND RESIDENCE. -Two § XX Gentlemen friehds can be comfcrtaay a.oomodated near Choral Hall. Terms, mot.IV; rate—Address at this offloe. I. YAUANCY for two Single Gentlemen. If permanent, 18b per week -For address , £ apply w; P. DaUon, Confectioner, Queen-street. , FrTVATE Board and Residence / (Vaoanoleß for Gentlemen); Plnugebath ..-,,!.. and every comfort; teimi moderate. — Mis Yond, Woodbine Cottage, -6, Grey-treet. ; "__f.URNI-HEO Bed-rooms to Let for | J. single m»n, with or without bitrtr- sj; : Apply Mrß Jnrvis, -.denbnrgh-Btreet. Net, torn ,*. /ToVKBNOK JBROW._-B HOi-S-. \X HOBBON-ST-H-ST, : boabd __ro -_._*-__——- —-|S per Week BISHLE 800-S ~.-_9 i. | I ,————---■ Amas-ine-ts, , <^ T. MARY'B, P y HSOK"BY. ' 3 In Aid of the Convent Schools . A CONCERT AND DKAMA 1 (Under the Patronge of Hla L*dßbip the -Ugh. Rev. Dr. Look, O,S B) Will be held In the above School-room, Ok THUBBDAY BVENINtf, DEC- 14. ADMIBSION--/6. • Doors osen at 7.30, oommcnolng at 8. -O AIL WAY BAND CONCERT, XX) To be followed by a QUADRILLE PARTY, Will be held In the Parnell Hall on FRIDAY, 15th Deo, Tickets. _s eaoh, to bs bad of mem__rs of the .. Baud. Doors open at ".SO , ,/ . Pro_sa.mma la future ißane. Boclesiasucai. ■ ■ _ FRANKLIN ROAII PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH. , . -. ANKIVERSARY SOIREE, TO-MORROW TUESDAY), DBCSMBE-. 18. - - Tea in School-ro6m at 6.38. Tickets, Is 6d. Public Meeting In Churoh.at; 7.30 : iSt D : GoWie will preside. Addreß-ca by Revs. C. Barley, J. Robertson,. W. S.Potten. and J. Guy, d Musltfa. Selection, by Cho_r. , W" esle-'an Sunday • school . - ■ UNION. . __---- , A Praotioe Of Hymns, &c., ror Annual Gdth^ tug, will be held In the Pitta-Met School-room on T DES-.AY, Mth iaatant, 7J5 p.m. , A__U^ttend{_)-e-.r-,u_st--. - ■' '■''-: < ■ ■ ' .■__.'o: STEPHENSON, ---■ ' ■'■■ '■■■ ■■ .■ ■ . '■■' '■■ .Hoc-!.Sa^- ... - CJT. ANBRBW'B PRESBYTERIaN O OHUROH, SYStOHD. 4ISOSAT. A LECTURE npon ''PrORreBB of S--bath School Work." will bo aelivered .in Hi«A«wve Chute- by Burr. A. OAB_aca.i Tips (a_ond_.>- - i..- BV-*llftO, ueeember 11, at 7._t_ The Rev. MoK-drlo Fraaer will pwßite. Mostoil-elec- h» tlons by Church Choir, under MrGnlU-D.,-■ ■ ' p; Tickets, la 6d, at C-apm&n's and Upton* or . jg from Sabbath School tc-oherg.- -~. . . ■ '■'.•-;■•;.' -"N ■:-■■.■ _mcttp_i»;J" ({ S, TOKKS,] [B. O. _C_.*,__3- In. D. ffOKKS. TO-MORROW. * INDIAN TEAS .'. N INDIAN TEAS I ; ,"■.-. B. TONES & CO, : ./. TSTILL sell: To-morrow, .ut It o'clock, >7(\ PAOEASEB of CHOICE>NEW V V, «v BBASONB INDIAN TEAS, just .Bnclved from Calcuttadlreot.,'.:.:;... __ . \''-T-'0:."k,,6 .K...R, o'"'-';W.; ; ;.";.:' ■-. ; - Sp .-.NOON. -_'.■- .--. •■■;.■ :y..c;v , .-.. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, • AT ARTHUR'S MART, ; 00-BOZKN FRYING*- PANS.: 4* . :* Under Distraint for Bent, -. :, - Hotttehold lUrniture and Effects. ' " WEDNESDAY, DECBMBEP 13. :- * BANKKUET STOCK. W. DDWDEN WILL sell by auction, on Wedn_B_ay text, 13th Inst., at 11 o'clooc, »t the Kzohange Mart, Queen-street, In the estate el Mr.". B. Marriott, "i 10 bagsChsff" ■■ '' 71 boxes Pipes 6 owes Vinegar andPlckles 13 half-cheita Tea 1 case Lobsters . " , :■ ""■#: ', a box Raisins • : ■' ■ ' 'if c. 19 BaokaOata 1 Waßhstand, 8 Chairs, _ Tables Lot of Tumb'ers and Vases, Hen Coop, Track, Scales, Ladders 10 _a_.Bu.ar 7. 3 doz.n Pietnreß , Earthenware Goods, &o. W, B, -OC-tBANE. - JAB. DAOEI MONDA.Y, DECEMBER 18.; T.WO ACRES AT THE WHAU. MUHTY ACRES, WAIWERA. 00 1P--QE AND ALLOTMENf, WIL. %l ■ LIAM-STR^ET. Wsw acresTmat^kohe. miSE Snl)Tcri_ars will „ellat tlteli Booms, X Fort-street, on Monday, IBih inttant, at 12 o'olook, . • -, WI-UAM-S TBEKT-Lots 63,61. and 65 havlnß a froDta.eof Ifß ffot to William-.treat, by 11. feet In depth, with oomtoitabla Cottage -; erected thereon. ■_- _. WHAU-L0t81,_.3,_,5,_3,and .1, situated on mala road, close to' Palmer, whan Hotel. It ia all fenced a»d laid down in proas and olover, and contains about two aores. I WAIWERA.—Lot 78, _on_»_nin_; 80 aores, situ ated o'.ose to the Crow a. MATAKOHE-North part tot 10, containing in Berea. _ SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. '. THURSDAY, DE£EMBaB 14. . ENGLISH-MADE FURSITORE. Ex Ooromandel. GABRIEL LEWIS. V - WILL sell at his Booms on above data otlid'oloek, . A CONSIGNMENT OF $&_______ Ab under.— T__B HM LININQ-ROOM SUITES, In Rj__i_____S_H Ann Cr._lrs, in Cloth and_f_____H Co.cb.s, Mu.io Oabl.ets. LadCHB nets, Wliatnotß, Work Tables. Lnu __B_______Pl iron Stand Marble - 100 Tables TJr__F"* StandSj-Corner Copbonrds, Cheat Tabes ■ Coffee Tables, Reading TaDlw. """• ~ ■ AISO, '. i /• CASKS of BLA.CK, GOLD, and WALNUT O PIER_GI-_SiE-. 'IwisW PU__? W__a ' Plata Tray Glaases (aU si-es). ' ;■"""• ICanMuned m imirth Page,)