The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL, XVL—No. 3,844

AUCKLAND. N.Z.. SATURUAV. DECEMBER 9. 188 S.

(Published Daij.y)

PRICE: OHE PENNY



Shipping. , , ~.,* S TNION STEAMSHIP ' "VJ ,s^ U COMPANY OS VBW I ■'' p'S^4 A ZEALAND (LIMTIIED). L¥-.i_.jf*^ Time Tabie r Djegboibbb, 1882. !TOB TARAMAKI, NBJiSOIif. PIOV'ON, WBIi- MNGTON, LYTTMLTON, ASO w4BT CO ASF VQXSi (VliOU MANUKAU). Steamer. Date of SaUlnj. Latest ___ Train. Taiakoa Monday, 11, 9 a.m. (If 7.15 a.m. mail arrived) HAWiti; Tnet day, 19.1 p.m. 12 noon ?OR GISBORNH, NAPIKR, WKLLINBTON. LXTTELTON, POST OH&LMBRS. ASO BLUgiJI(ynOMAUQgt,AND>. R ■ torua I Saturday, D, G p.m. I — [ Thnrariay. 11, noon I — KOK MgLBODRNB,'yiA SOUTH. • Ahawata I Thursday, 11, noon | — 'Culling at Ht>b»rt. ROTOJiiHAHAj Thursday, 21, noon | — ffOk BYPNSY. ___ _ T is asap I Tuesday. 12. 5 p.m. 1 — * if OK KUasKLL AND KAWAKAWA. Tk Anaii I Tuesday, 12, 8 p.m I — FOR GI3BORNB AND NIPIBR. RoroBOA I faturday. 9. 6 p.m. I — S urn. Cross i Tuesday, 12. 6 p. n>. I — Ait >wata I Thiraday. U. noon | — iroK.fiKYMa-a. a^d ju^a, liiiKO lMonday, 11, 6 p.m. I — (OatßO till noan). XBT Oaj-so misl oa boike* and alongside two nsn b -wfere sdyortleod time of departure. {■aAiiVf rict»»» m««i us tatenn s> »S>« Oom «tny'*UfflC». _ " Daring Ueoember, January, and February, Rotnrn Tickets will be issued over ttio Com pany's New Zealand lines, and to and from Australia, at roeclatly Kertnooa Rates, avaUable for return until 31st March, 1833. Aickland Branon, ' 109. Quoen-etreer. jJXMAiB I'O LONDON. f||||||||b> OKIKNT MN». T.tsi£i&B&£&t jij,,, ( O u ow t a( . steamships t*■ 1 sßg'-uK 11) the Orient Steam Navtsatlon Cam' piny (liimited) and the Psolflo Steam NavlOT tlOT Ctanißany. will leave SYDNEY at the tudermsaiionaA dates tor MKLBODKKB, iDHfiAXOS. ana LONDON, via Sues Canal tndNaplos. Stsott-M. I Rtg. 'Icn'fta I Data. OMKMT s^nO Uecem. 23 OniMeOKAZO.. 3,C00 January G JOBN KLDKR..- *200 JanuaryM 80KAT1.... 4.100 Februarys CUZCO., 3GIO February 17 COTOPAX (.--■■ i 5C3 Maroh 3 Asa n-.a dwvioo niti ca luautiamea d> sna co-f l'C: c t saaiors at tnterv&ls of a Forinlsht. if fires to London. IS to JU guineas i Caul auGS. Ss. Parcels biSaised throuKh to Louaoa, Passengers can boo* tmm Ancfcland at a tirouah rsia to cover Inisroolonial faro, and to swnra spscial advantages. Ualoon passonaera are aUo#reil to break their joornsy. Pasaase* from toadoa can be granted la Auotlnnfl, 7or plans anil full particulars, apply, in Lon don, taF. Qreen is Co,, aud Audorson, Andor ion & Co., Joint MataKers Of the Use 1 or te She Agents in AnoblaEi}, UNION 9TKAMSHIP DO, QV H.S UjIWISSD), Uueou-3treu!. 1O LONDON. PBNINaULAK AND OBIKNTAL BTBAU NAVIGATION COMPANY. Tiia Oompany'B Steamships (nnfler contract With tho Vlotorlan Government for the oon veyanoe of Her tf>lesty's Mails) will be despatched for Plymouth and London as undex m ZH I Leave Leave Steamer. | Sydney. Melbourne KAI3AR-I-HIND, via Oolombo.. _-.__-.. — Deo. 7 ROSETTA (ditto) Da 0.15 Deo. 21 ASSAM (ditto). „ Deo. 29 Jan. i BALIiA.RA.T idltto)._.. Jan. 12 Jan. 18 CLVDK (ditto1 Jan. 28 Feb. 1 INDUS — — PKKIN (via Colombo)- Feb. 9 Feb. 35 SIaM (ditto) Feb. 23 Mar. 1 Rates of naasage money to Plymouth or Ltfh* dan i £70 first, and (US second-class. Italian p jrt3: £35 first! and £40 seoond-olaBS. Fassen- Bars booking at Auckland secure speoial advan tages* For further particulars respecting passage money and freight apply to ORUIOKS9ANK & CO.. Agents. 18, Qneen-straet, Auoklanfl. ____ <*sß§l oPKINGS. The s.s. lOWA Will leave Queen-street Wharf (weather and other oireumstanees permitting) EVERY S&TFriDAY, AT 2 P.M., Returning from Waiwera every MONDAY, at 6.30 a.m. Ketukn Tickbts ... .„ 108 a. McGregor, Managing Director N.S.S. Co. cSag^ IVTORTUERW STEAMSHIP COMPANT (UIMITBDI, TIMS-TABLK-DKCEMBER. ( Voaibe; -jai ainer olroumaKnoen pennlttinß) FROM QOBKN-BTRKBT WKAKF. ?OETAtrBAHGAANO BAY GV PfcENTY POSTS. aTBAMEB. I DATB O> SAILIIW. Wellington I Monday, 11, 5 p.m. lona Thursday, 11, 5 p.m. Wellington Monday, 18,5 p.m. Wellington Thursday, 21, 5 p.m-. Glenelg Tuesday, 26, 8 p.m. Glenelg Thursday, 28, 5 p m. . connects at Tanranija for Opo- Btaffa «!ti nail B»r «' Plenty Porto avary Taesday. SOU KUBSBI.L, WHASaAXiOA, ABO MAS- SOHIJI. fona | Monday, 11,5.30 p.m. Glenelg I Monday, 18,5.50 p.m. Wellington I Wednesday, 27,5.30 p.m. rOITwHASGASEI AHD WHANQABBI HBfADS. (Cantjrlna pasßßnuera and cargo Kv^lteßday and Friday. * 6pm ; yOB MAHGAFAI. irgyls i Svery Tneßday, at Bpm yOB MASOAWAI. D juglßß I Kvary Thnrsday. rt 1 pin FOB MBEOPKY BAY. Douglas I Kvary Monday, at 1p m FKOM MAHUEAO. POB OPUNAgK AND WANGANPr. Rnw«Ti» ' ivionday. 11.10 a.ro. 100. aOKIANHA. lto^ona I Toeeday. 19.1 p.m. " SOT Carso must ba booted and aloaßSlde on* * Soar bsfoia advertised time of departure. Passage ttcketa must bo taken at p»^ Offlo». No. 67 Q"«»f s?"^ ASS Rates Return Tickets »t speoially Kedneed Rates will be issued during Wew"*f r- li JSf.»Sg^| l a February, avaUable for rstnrn nntUMarcnsi, 1883- A. MOQBKQOK, ft ansalntjOireotor. kfe*^ IJ-'OR OPUNAKE AND WANeANUI-Jhe as. RO SH»' ff j; via will leave Onehurga wharf as above (weather and other clroumstanoea CO ._ - t^Vfe^ '*' s' GOKOfiIANDEIi agi^^^ Captain D. J. JaokEOn. Time-Tabie, Leaves AnoMandj Leaves Coromandell Monday, 11,2 p.m. Tuesday. 12, 2p. rj, Wednesday. 13,2 p.m. Tll, M«lB^ l l ( , 4' B '' »£ ' Friday, 16,3 P.m. Saturday, 16, Z P.m. Weather ana otter olroumstanoespfflnnlttlnsf. Not responsible In Bhlpplnß, carrying, orflU °hSSSs «SS!Ji without shipping note, an* Within half an hour of advertised time ol tlfi r parcels must be prepaid on board. A. B. H. SWINDLHT. MailßgWT. "7"- ij| IK S T SHIP _i23fc>. jp , fob JgH|P»' LONDON DIRECT. Tne magnificent Iron clipper stip ASHMOKE, 1f99 tons Register. tOOAI at Lloyd's, James Wcitmore, Commanfler, now loading. »nd hav ing i he greater ponion of her oamo engaged, SSSuSVtotloii lor pufcwnn For freight oi paessge apply to XHB NKW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. , (limited), Agent*. .



Shipping. j 'i3fiK2^.TIHE ONLY DIRECT1 3M3&£ » STEA^I COJIMUNICATION , : ,W7Tr> T0 TE AROHA, MORRINSVILLE, WAIORONGOMAI, and SHAFTKSBURY, Calling at HIKUTAIA, PAEROA. OHINE MURI, WAITEICAURI, THAMES, ANB S. S. RUBY (Captain G. 11. Rolton). Leave Auckland—Monday, 12 midnight. Connecting with S.S. WaITOA AND HUIA. No transhipping at the Thames. Fakes. To Paeroa-Slnglo, 10s; Return, 15a. To Te Aroha-Single, 153; Return, '255. Freight through to To Aroha, 25s per ton, W, T. BRIGGS, Agent. .^ MANU XA Ul TBIE-TABLE-DECEMBER, 1832. Leave Onohunga: Leave AVaiuku: Dec. Doc. 11—Mondny, 530 p.m. 12-Tuesday. 11.30 n.m. 13—Wednos., 7.30 a.m. 13—Wednesday, 12 noon 16—Saturday. 9 a.m. 18—Saturday, 1,30 p.m. 18—Monday, 10.30 n.m. 18—Monday, 3 p.m. 13- Tuesday, 1 p.m. 20—Wednesday, 0 a.m. 22- Friday, 4 p.m. 23-Saturday, 'J n.m. 25—Monday, 0 p.m. 25-Monday, 10.30 p.m. 27—Wednesday, 7 a.m. 27—Wedncs,, 11.30 a.m. 2S—Thursday, 7.30 a.m. 28—Thursday, 11 p.m. 30—Saturday, 9 a.m. 30—Saturday, 1.30 p.m. Leave Onohunga on Thursday, at 8 a.m., for Mttnukau Heads, except in Christmas week, whon steamer will run to the Heads on Friday (instead of Thursday). J. BARR BROWN, Managing Director. QHIP MARGARET G*L- J'SStsfiiW *3 BRAITH, CAPT. JOHN jSMKJiHjFtfRGUSSON, from LONDON. 9*"*™™ l All CLAIMS against this vos ■el matt ha rendered in (laplioute at our oftlca before noon of MONDAY, the 11th lest, or tney will not be recognised. CUUICKBHANK & CO.. Agents. 18 Qaoon-at.. Auckland, Deo. 9.1881. ■iliiia^S r< HBli I E KB, "^^^^ Tne p.?. TONGARIRO bearee Qaeen-street Wh»rf for the abore plsoa eveiy wkdnhsday and SATURDAY, at 2 p.m., returning at S p.m. Fare—Fourpenoa* Tea, Coffee, or Milk, and Bread and BntJor Bupnllod on the Grounds at Sixpence per head. ■#*s&w. QTBAM TO THAMES jwSesSSsw KJ Connentlnsr with EIVKR SIEiMKRS *^*™«» OHINSMURsTwAIIBSAUKJ, ffAWi, TB AItOHA QOLDFIKLHS. HOK< H JNS viLl*. W AITOA PLAINS. XKXS H KANS IMD ?OS?3B'fl aSTTLSMSNI, Time Table. S.S. ROTOMAHANA iND P.S. ENTERPRISE No. 2 From Auckland 1 Kotomahana. Enterprise. Saturday. 12 noon — Mondsy, 1,30 afternoon 11 p.m. Wednesday, laid up to olean — Thursday, laid np to olean — Friday, I afternoon — Saturday, fi af tornooa — Prom Thames 1 Bo'otnabana. Enterprise. Tuesday. 8 mornlnj? .— Wednesday, laid np to clean — Thursday, laid ud to olean — Saturday, 3 morning — FAKS3 iSiKOM)- Stloon _ .. ~ .. .. 7a6d Bteeraee „ .. _ - •• !>» No cargo received - ton Rotomahana within half-an-hour of advertised time of leaving. Not Msoocßlble tot afclspleg, earrytns. of tin <haralnK lira itooic FRASBR fc TI»NK. Agents. U'l'tAM XU THE HOT ;|»iß3gf k5 SPRINS?, MAHUKANGI, OMAHA. Xbs I.& I'.OSE OA.SK V, Ala» Lloyd'e. w, Somarrille, Maatar. tOi Hoi Sprlnzs, Mataiana, Kow.-.u, and Omaha— Kvery Tnesdojr ai 11 o'clock, re turning on Wednesdays, Wat Mahnrangi—Every Thursday anci Batur dey, at 11 a.m., returning oa Vrtdsy and Mondnr. So Cargo received within halt-an-honr of advortieod time of aalUng. No Parcels or (Mods taken without nhipplEg goto. On und after Ist December, ITieight mest be prepaid on all parcels. Vat (r»len< or psßeaoe apply to HEXD3RSON & MAOITARLANR. Agents. Insuraucu. MUTUAL FIKK AND MARINE INSUB4.NOI COMPANY Off NKW ZS ALAND. The Bnslnesß of the Company will in future be conduotod In the Offices lately occupied by Sir Edwin Blncey. Np. 30, Queen street. Fire and Marine Biskß accepted at current rates. By order of the Board, ROBERT DOBSON. General Manager. WANTED- A~N TED \T NO\V N, TIUT GARRETT BROS., Finding their Premises too Small for conducting their business as Tanners and Boot Manu facturers, havo deoided on GIVING UP THE BOOT BUSINESS, and devoting the whole of thoir time to TANNING AND FELLMONGEnY, &c. They are determined to SELL THE WHOLE OF THEIR STOOK OF B3OTS AND SHOE?, Valued at £10,000, as pBR riENT. T ESS rTIHAN QO9T, So as to ensuro A SPEEDY CLEARANCE. N.B, — Great Beductioks Mabe to SrOKKKEEPERS. t&~ POSITIVBLT THE BALANCE OP OUB STOCK op Boots and Shoes, &c, wjir, be " SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION. GARRETT BROS,, ■WAKE'IELD-STEEET, AUCKLAND. ANTED KNOWN—Sterling Silver and Gold Jewellery.-Charles Kelsey & Co. keep nothing except Real Sterling Silver or Gold Jewellery, and consequently guaranteo everything. N.B.—They keep no Silvprine or washed goods of any kind, no Abyssinian or American Gold. Purchasers, therefore, may be quite sure, of what they aro buying.—Charles Kelaey & Co., two doors below Morrins', Iron mongerß. . WANTKD KNOWiS—lmportant to Proprietors of Hotels. ResianroEts, and Heads Of Families-that Lewis and MoKenalo, 37, Queen-street Wharf, ate prepared to Buppiy Groceries, Produce snd General Provlaloca Shipping supplied: Cuetnmera wattod on tor orders, and goods delivered free Ql charge. 'ykT ASiT X D X, JN UW N JDST OPBNED DP, AT STEPHENS O N'S — 680 Ladies' and Children's Straw Hats. IB to^/fl 1000 yards MlUlnsry Nett, /SJ per yard ISO Galfißborongh, Poke, and Queen Shape Rash Hats, Pi 600 Twilled Cretonne, splendid valne, ffh per yard 100 yards Heavy Tweed, 1/6 cer yard Oatmeal Clotha, newest Bhades, /9J to 1/5 Kcatte Cloth, Nune, Beiges,- Lustres, &c, m to 2/6 yard Carmelites, oplendid value,/9i per yard Unequalled Valne in striped Hose, /6i, /fll. 1/ per Children's Coloured Soofcs, /ZJ per pair upwards Hoyies's Prints In newest patterns, [H to /8J Basket Pattern ia c. speciality, 6 shades Special Lino in Boys' a tra w Hats, /9i each Sateens In all the newest shades, /U>! per yard Blaofe Satin Umbrellas, laoe round tnom, 4/11. Children's Sunshades. 1/3 npwaras Corsets In all the newest makes, 2/8 to 12/8 We are showing Dolmans, nicely trimmed tor spring wear. 18/ to 70/ each. DBRSSMAKIKQ AWD MIIWHEBY ON PBBMISES- A O gTEPHENSON, _ KABANGAHAPE ROAD. MEWTON. W~ ANTED Jt«UWW—OHSAP TlM bbb! OHWPTMBKaI AndaUothti kinds ol Building Materials, can be Pnrohaßed cheaper and better than anywhere else at tho no mannf aotory tor Joiners' Timber on the pre- Ssslb, tea onstomer taß an uumulmm jnnitjr of (wttina <»np«b»-ttnbM'. 1' i tlghte1 Material »»w»>«Ta Btwt



Goodson's Arcade Oooeson's JL.ONDON Arcade, ARRIVALS THIS WEEK : ■jVTAJOLICA WARE in D<3ssert and Afternoon XIL Tea Sots, Vases, Fruit Dishes, &c; very cheap and oxquisitely beautiful. JAPANESE GOODS-A Splendid Selection. ELECTRO-PLATE- A still further varioty, including somo splendid designs in Ept>rg nes, Cruets, with Vases attached, Fish carvors, and Seta Fish-eating Knives and Forks, Dessert do. ■RRITANNIA METAL Tea-pota in Electro- JJ plate Patterns, Sots Dish-covers, &o. WTATCHES—FurtIier supply of the Water '' bury, at 255: also, in Gold, Silver, Nickel and Aluminium. TEWELLERY in Gold, Silver, Gold Cased *» Abyssinian, and Orido Gold; a very large assortment just unpacked. TUEXICAN SILVERTNE, tho porfdot substl ■"■*■ tuto for Silver, in Forka and Spoons, from fis per doz. A OCORDIANS and CONCERTINAS in largo «• quantities at Splendid Values. TSOOKS at nsual low prices, and CniLDßEx'a ■•-» Picture Books from Id each animmenso assortment new ones, QCRAP and PHOTO ALBUMS in great variety. DESKS, WORK-BOXES, INKSTANDS, FANCY BASKETS, Etc., in abundance. rPHE CLOCK DEPARTMENT is more than J- ever replete with Novelties. /\NE SHILLING, SIXPENNY, and THREE v-' PENNY COUNIERS contain tho beat values and tho greatest varieties wo havo over introduced. , T\Ol_S—Wo havo never befor"o presontcd ■ L' such attractions to the Children, and at such low prices. ftQQQ CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR 0000 CARDS, just opened; Most lovely designs, ; gIRTHDAY CARPS-A superb assortment. SELECTING, this Stock on tho English Markets, and offering it at such low prices, wo aillrm never before have such goods beon offered at even aimilar prices. Our customors may rely tipon selecting from NEWLY-IMPORTED STOCK, not from damaged auction goods of late so freely offered, but which have novcr found their way into tho London Arcade. Tiude Motto : •' Smsll Profits end Quiok Heturni," at Gtoodson's London .Arcade, Queen &.Victoria Streets, Auckland. G-oodson's London Arcade, OWEN STREET, THAMES. Goodson's London Akcaue, HASTINGS-STREET, NAPIER. losdoh Cffiob: 58, St. MAa-s'd Axb. Urap6rv and Oiothltjff. OUITH & rjAUOHBY 8 *rGOOD VALUE ■«« Drapery Warehouse. , Bood Value In Dress Materials, from 414 Good Value in Belies, from BJd to Is Id Bood ~alue In Num' Veiling, la 3Jd Sood Value Id Satins BndlSoale8,l» lid and 2a 6d Sood Value in Watered hubs, 2a lid Good Value In PtKio Hrlpa satin, 3s 64 Hood Value in Back Slltt. 3j 33 to 03 lid Rood Value In All- *00l d»tln Cloth, Is 4a Hood Value In Gold. CBBhinere, trom Is Hood Valus In B1»ok Oaatunore". 18 Od to 49 Ci Lioort Value In Black Alnacie, CJi tit) flood Value in Gres Calioos. 2Jd to ejd Uood Value In White Calicos, 2}dto IOJd Good Valne in Sheetings ?}d to 1< 114& ~ Good Valno in Twilled O*. ICOB, 5Jd to 811 flood Vflue in Butter Clotn, 2J i Good Vulae in Towols, B}d to Sis fld Qood Vamo In Quilts. 3i lid to 12s 61 Sood Value in Lace Curtoias, 2a lift to 30s pair Good value In itUh Linens and T«b'e Damasks Qood Value in GJ&bs cloths, Bid * B}d Hood Va10.6 in Apron U»od, 8d to la Good Value in Ticking, 6Jd to Is W Good Vatuo in La(tl«B r t tooklnse, 6d tol 3j 61 Good Value in White Cotton, 4d to 2s Cd Qood Valuß in Men's t-or, 4<l to 2i tid Good v a iu9 in Men's Vesc, Is 6d to 8s 61 Gaod Value la M*n'a.U»a*ere, 2< 6d up Good Valne in Moi/u and Boju Clothing Wood Varna fn Man's and bojb' Hats Good Vftiue in 200-Y»rd Robip, Is 6tt per don. Good Value in Haberaaßiew, Ibwest price G6od Vn us In Trtoijneo H»ta S wd Valoe in a Gutee* Ifeaihor at 10i 64 Sood VaU<s In » ii 6d Neither £or la Good Va no In Millinery Net 3d noort V»lu* ia Bash ltibbona Good Vtlue in India MUBUn. lOd per yard "ooq -BlueinMulin lira GitoleOl annrt V«lnei-i LuOjd v til alndi fiTi T:!52 In Hnnd Rag^. 2^ 9d to 48 Gd Gool v alue in Ohemißes, is 6d 10 10< 61 Good VAa; 1.. N'«h'.-, & Jld to 10j 6d GoodVuln^inCoriiOis 2«aaiolos6d Sood Valau tn M»ntl. s «nd Fionuo, from 10» 6i Good Valuo l» S'.toiiK SalttlnK, 0d to SJd «ood Value in thirls, o *n make, as iJd • Hood Value ia Drcsa Snirts, 3d lid to 7b 61 Sond V»'ue in Cold Mole lroie, 6s 1M Good Value in Taoestry Ohrpate, 2a 6d Good Value io Felt Curpeh, is Ha Good-Valne Jn Weatlhrugs, frbm 6s lid Good value in H*il Oilcloth Hid uu Hooi Valne in Us 6d Uo-brella for Si lid Oood Va'na in Parasols 4s lid to 2t« Good Value in Chlldtou'a Parasols, IB . SPBJIiL VALUB, 8,000 X-MAB CARDS, HALF PiUCJS. ONB TRIAL WILL PKOVfli THAT A Saving of is to 20 Pbr Cent. CAN BK BFffKCTffiD BY BUYING FOB CABU ONuY. 300 Upp&s Queb^.st, 302 BRANCH WAREHOUSE AT NEWMARKET. OUK MOTrO: & A NIMBLE CD THAN A SLOW SHILLING.-Wi



j Business Notices. iCTOTICK OF REMOVAL.—W. and E. _3I Bftßten b9g to Inform thoir Patrons snd the Publlo generally that they have Removed to their New premises in Wakeflold-st'eet. While thanking their Oußtomeru for the liberal support accurdod them In the past, they desire to inform tnom that by tho Introduction of the latest appliances in tho Traae, they hope to pro duce CnrrUfjes ot All kinds, whlob, for Style, Durability, Finish, and Moderate frlcos, are cot to be surpassed. Noto the addrcsn—W. and jr, Basten, Coaoh-bulldeis, Wakefleld-utreet, Auokland. "H B. M•A ■ D D B b ?> . has Snken over tho Bußlnoss reoantly oarrled ou MISS IIAINKS. Todacoonist, and hopcrj receivo tho support ot al old onstouiere, SKLKOT ABBORTMKNT OB" TOBACCOS OIGAK9, PIPE 3. &O. QUEEN ■ STREET, Undor Albo Hotel. y w v. A it D I E, * LAND, OOfIIMIBiHON, AND KBTATE AtaKNT, MOKKY LENT ON PSKSONAIi BSOXJRITY. HiGH-STRKET, AUCKLAND. J* B. BLAIKU VICTORI^STREET, IMPORTER OF BUILDERS' & FURNISH ING IRONMONGERY DIREOX FROM MANUFAOTUHEHe. Has for Sale, at Low Ratoß— Curpentors' Tools Nails. Looks, Hinges Kttohen Kangcs Reßiator Gratot?, In great Varioty Marble and Knamelled Slats Mantlepieoes, Largest Stock In Auckland Marble, Electro-Plate, Curb, and other Fenders ftalvanlsed iron. Sheet Lead, and Zinc Slates, Cement, and blaster INSPECTION INVITItD. AUOKLAND TIMBEIt COMPANY, LIMITED (LATE HOI.DSHIP). CHEAP TIMBEK, Useful Lots Belling at £2 15S PER DRAY LOAD. Making room for fresh stook, Caßtom-housß-itraEt Weßr. HUUSON-SXtiKKT STJEAM CUFFaii MILLS.—H. P. Gibbons & Co,, Tea, Coffoa. and Spice Morohants, Wholesale and Family Grocers, Coal, Firewood, and Produce Doalors.-H. i>. Gibbons und Co., Hobson troot. Auokland. DV BPKCIAI, J^^^^^^^^. APTOINTMKNT /^EOKGE DIXON (AworacdPrizo Mcflal Sydnoy Exhibition), Manupacturkb op DOUDLIC WATERS & CORDIALS Cuba-street, Wellington Ask for his colebralcd GINGER ALE, o bo had in all parts of tho Colony. yACHT Asu BOAT-BUILDING. A. W AKBR IC X (Several roars Foreman In Mr. C. Balles's shed) Has Co-menobd Bubinhss at the North . snoub on biß own aocoust. BOATS REPAIRED OUKAPLY. Pleasnro and other olasees o Bo nllt at Lowest Priow. Ha 5^ 5 G I N G S? of every description put np by oontraot Nobody oan do it ohoaper or bctwr than Sam White. Paling tfonooa, post and nil: Wire and Plokot Fonoes ot evory sort. Prices on nppllontlon. Alt kinds of Gates made to order, and fixed whnre requlrod. Fenooa Painted. Posts. Hrllb, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Six., tor wiio at yards. SAM, WHITE, Fencer, Gora-atratt (near Britomart Hotel CLARKE BROTHERS, ARTIST PHOI'OGRAPHKttS (OPPOSITE INION BANK), QUEEN-STRKKT, AUCKLAND. Photography In tho Latest and Most Fashion able Stilus, executed In a manner Uneur pMßod in tho Colonies. Ail Photographs takan by tho iST iNBTANTJtNEOUB PROOItBS,*®! LAHOK COLLECTION KEW ZEALAND VIEWS Always on Hand. TIM- R. THOMAS HOLDER, ARCHITKOT. CUSTOMHOUSH-STKEET WEST. Iyer e« In toasm- f KT2W 3_A_A^» )?KHtff-| L\ UnmonnSed, ot | fttttsrour SSonnMd Its viwiqus w*f» I <f6OM _>j9 so ISO va» awira. | :' SS I O ORA IG, I PMKOBfi-srsaEg. § T HENDERSON, HOUSE, SHIP, SIGN, AND GENXRAL DECORATIVE PAINTER. NO. 8, WYN DII AM•ST RHE T. rpo GENTLEMEN FURMSHING. Marble Top Toilet Pairs, In Mahogany; Bur ChtffonJers. nines b&ekand front: Superior Iran bound Muslo htonls, Ladleß' Work Tables and Davenports, in Walnut; Chimney Glasses, all Blaoe; Bedroom Suites, etc, all at remarkably low prices for Cash. W. NORRIK, Top of Shottland-strect. ri? li. SKINNEK & SON, VY . nUILDERS, CARPENTERS AND JOINERS, Vuloan Lane. All Branches of tho Building Trade oxecutadby Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Ofllco Fittings &o. l"S HE R A"N D" CO. (Limited), WnOT.KSALE SHIPPING! AND FAMILY Rotciucbs, Qaoen-etreot (nuxt Uaok ot New Zealand, Anofeland). — Poultry ot all kinds dreesad to or.ier. Prime Smoked To3(?uo?, Home-cured Bacon, Oomod Beet on Sale In largo qnantitles.. N.B,—Dsale'B in Game. Live Pheasants forwarded to all partu ot the Colony upon receipt ot or.;or, Ifumilles waited on In townorsubarbg. Circulating Ijibrary 'as t. hay ward's FANCY GO'dDS DEPOT, Upper Symondu-stkhhw. ICOO NEW BOOKS. Terms, 4s per quarter; 3d wookly. \ MKRIOAN PAUM . WAGGOSS. A. M AO~~K I E Has on hand For Sa'emoreof the Celebrated WHITEWATKH WAGGONS end HARNESS TO MATCH. Terms to Suit Purchasers. Note the Address— DURHAM-9TRKKT WB SJ^ AjiJCKC4ND 1 _ rpTT TII _ 800 T T RAD V. W. STEELE, 55, Grey-sweot, Boot-closer. Hand and Machine Work of all descriptions. New Elastic put in. . fY EE AND POTTER, Coach KuiLDEBS, \JT Grey-street, AuoWana.-N.8.: Iron-barK Shafta, Spokae, Felloes, Klu^ Qura aufl all klnda of Hardwood, at Lowcßt Marfeet Prices. / npKoa % {|Asaura, -<- VU& GAUAS uOtUi esoaia vactor's t Ct 01 0_-H0093-fre, "rtssai Wbssj. Jfrcm 13/8 se« aesf . , rp"- FAKMEHB AKD* OTHiI?, ■The unriaraißned hove oa Hanfl a Splendet Sample of TABTiHIANSKKUOAIUaIso 6,00( Baomj Piims P1^!) OA^, ai lowe3t oarront raves. _, anTOHBLSON &CO4 Ho. 19, Queen-street .wharf,



corporation xsoxices. f% ITY OF AUCKLAND. "DOG REGISTRATION" ACT, ISBO."?AND AMUNDMENTS THHRKTO. All Dogs within the City of Auokland require, nndor the provisions o( tae above Acts, to ba registered annually on the first day of January in each yean Tho Registrar ot Doj?p, duly appointed by the Olty Connotl, 1b Mr Geo. Goidle, and the office fo? Reglßtritlon, Sanitary Inapeotoi'd Offloe, Oily Ooacoll Chambers, Hiith-straot. Nbw Collars tttt 1883 will ba ready for Iswie, attheoffl'oof tho Registrar of Doga, ON aNi> AS11'K It tha iSth Instant, between the honru ot 10.30 t.vn. and 3 80 p m,, Saturdays, 1P.30 to 12.30. Owners not obtaining Callers for Dogs within 21 days from the let January, will be liable to summary proceeding'". Dogs n)t allowed within the ofltoe. P. A. PHILIP?, Town Clerbl. Town Olerk's Ofllnn. Deoembar let, 1882. TTTi V O F A UgC XL A N I). TO WATER CONSCMKRS. Notioe Is hereby given that all Water Cos- Buiuora' Rates, fa'ltng duo on tho Slat, present mt-ntb, reaulretobeplidbpforothitdate. Consumers allawlng the R^'ouo remain un paid Will be liable to havo annuHps cue off POBHO ATTKNTION IS HECJUESTEO to tho penalties providi-dln Olauae UU2 " j»unlolDal CoporattODß Act, 1570," ot a sum not exceeding £21', tor m.t be'ng supplied with water from the waterworks, " tilting anr such water from the supply furnished to another povßon,"or being oupplied from vtatorworkn, ''BUpplias another parsin or permits him to take away any such watei" Whore notices to hove meters aftlsed have been served, they will require to ba tested and placed, on or bofoia the S'st present montb. No hojo attachmento are allowed unless paid for by meter or otherwise. P, A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk, Town Clerk's Office, December ißt, 1882. pTTf y o~p au~c_ land. ANNUAL LICENCES FOR OARRIAGEP, OARTfI, DRIVERS. POKTKBB, LODGING' iiouaas, &o, Nolieo Is hereby given that all Licenses for Haokneyend Stage Carriages, Drays, Kinross Carts. Driver', Portars. and Lodging houses, also CortiHo.toa ot Registration tor Private Oatts. expire nn the Slat ot tba present month. Licenses and Cartlflrntis for tho enenlng year will be issued on MONDAY, thoolKhthot Janu ary, 1882. Applicants will require to give up their num ber plates, and conform to tho requirements of the By-Uwa. Drivers who have been convlotei ot Two OftVncoa under tho By-laws will require to apply in writing to the Council for a Lloenie. P. A. PBILIP3, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office. DEOembar Ist. 18S2, Musical. TVTOW LANDING, EX LOCH FLEET, JLI NfcW PiANOIfORTKS, NKW PIANOFORTES, Which win ba cold at a LOW PRICK for c«b, ar on the Dotorred System. Good Sooondhnnd- I '1 .mofortcH (rom £12 up wards, and Harmoniums from &% 3. H. WICBB & CO. LYOBUM MUSIC SALOON Honsjx-.ißstT (Near Victor) a-street). N.8.-Muslo Taught, also at Taakau, Walkato Terms on application. UfilC .BUSINESS^ itiTißLisiiKD Years. MR WEBB Is desirous to find a Gentleman who will join hi? Son in carrying on tho Busi ness. A knowledge of Music most desirable, but not necessary. Tho sharo of profits accord ng to tho capital introduced.—Lyceum Hall Hobson-ttrcet, . ____, Educational. JVI K. F O O L E V, okqanist of St. Matthew's O_una_ (Lata Organlat and Ckolrmaator for Fourteen Yoirsoi tbe Cathedral Oiiuroh ot lilvorpool. Ifnßlnndl, Teacher ot (Jivan, Pianoforto. and Singing; also, Cornet, and other Brass Wind Instru ments, —- —■ At tha suggeatlon of savoral muslosil friends, Mr I'ooi-ky oontomplates the (otmstlon ot a Hantleman'it Hruss Uind Clnb durlua the ensu ing musical season, ot which particulars will be ai nounood In due course. MENDELSSOHN VILLA, Vlnoent-street. >|i HOB. BALL ■*• Landsoapk Patntrr, MOUNT HOSKIbL ROAD. LESSONS GIVEN. Views ot Houeos. Farms, etc, taken for business purpotca at short noUoe and a inoilornte drlce jDraperv and Olothingf. Dhapery and Clothing. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO THK PUfILIU OPJCNING OF CHE f^ASTLE f^KAPERY Q NOTHING JJ3TABLTSHMENT (OlTOfllTi IHB GOVRHNOB BROWNE HOTEIi, HOB3ONSTREBTI. '■ VJ RKKHAN. lato Clothlnß i ■ TV . X> Buter at GarMok »nd : • Cr»nweli'i», will < trn the above. : ; BDSiNEsa XXXV WKKK in tho new : ! brlok preml-en (^rooted by him at : : Brest outlay) with a beautlfnl seleo- : ; tlon Of GOODS suitable for all Cua- j : tamer?. Having to pay neither rent i : or salaries. W.B. will be thus enabled : . tO SBLI, CIIItAPER THAN ANT OTHKE ' ; HOUHIC IN THK 'j KAbE. : : ; FURTHER PARTIOULiRS IN A FEW DAYS. W.B. eoUoitg a Call from his numerous Friends on the OPENING DAY. •jmX S.S. 'GAKONNE. 1 OASE NOVELTIES IN EM B X O I D E KY, In White and Cream Guipure, Also, White, Gream, and Dark Colours, worked In colours. ONE CASS NEW TERRY CLOTH, OR TURKISH TOWELLING for Dresses, In Whlta, Cream, Pink, Sky, and Drab. ONE CASK NUS'3 V. )I ING, in Street and Evoning Shades. MILNK and CL'OYCE, QUEEN-STREET, ROBINSON'S ROYAL "OAKING "DOWDEB, In Tins, lt>. Is; lib,, 2s. THB BEST AND OHEAPEBT MADH, TRADR Tls§Bf MARK. To be had ot Qraoers and Provision Sealers, or the maker, J W. BOBINSON, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, Mandkatj Road Parnkh.



Publ'.o Works Offloa. Auckland. November 27tb, 1882, rirENDERS are invited for tbe Erection a of an Anxlllmy Asylum ano Overseer's House at the Whan, Aicfclaud- separate Ten ders will have to be given, and reparate con tracts entered into, for tha Main Huilolng, the Overaeei'a House laying Water Service, and Gas Service, and B'itilnga. Gocoral conditions, specifications, and drawings oan b s seen at the Public Works Offlco, Auckland. Tenders must be addressed to the Hon. tho Minl&tar for Fub llo Works, AuokUnd, and marked outside •'Tender for Auxiliary Asylum." •' Tender for Oveueei's Honsa." •'lender for Water Ber vJce," and "Tender for Gas Sarvloe," reppec tlvoly. 'j'ondeis will bo received at this Office up to noon of MONDAY, the llth day of Deoembar, 1882, The lowest or any '.render not neoeasarlly nooopted. By command W . H . HALIJS( Ulßtrlot Engineer. fofEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. NO, 30 STATION BTJILDINaS OOUTRiCT.' Public Works Office, Auckland, 23rd November, 1882, Written Tenders for tho abovenamed Contract will bo received at this offlco until noon of MON DAY, tho llth Decoraber, ISB2—f or tho Construc tion of Station-master's and Platelayers' Houses, Goods Shed, and other works. Plans, specifica tions, and conditions of contract, can bo seen at this offlce. at tho Warden's Office, Thames, and at the Public Works Offlce, Whangarei. Ten ders must be addressed to the Hon. tho Minister for Pnblio Works, Auckland, and marked out side, "Tender for No. 30 Station Buildings Contract." The lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. By command. W. H. HALES, District Engineer. ITEW ZEALAND KAIL.WAYS, Auckland Suction, sale of station buildings at rivehhead, Resident Engineer's Oflloo, Newmarket, 7th JJoc, 1882. Written Tender aw ill be received at the above offlce up to noon of SATOBUAY, l6thDeoem ber, for the Purcbasa of the Old Station Build ings Etandlng at Kiverhsad. Particulars and conditions may bo obtained on application to tho undersigned. Tne lowott or any tendor not necessarily accepted. JOHN COOM, Resident Engineer. T^ EW ZEALAND RAIL W ; AY S SUPPLY OF FENCINO MiTEEIAL. Written Tenders will ho rccobod at tho Resident Jfnprtnoei'is Offloe, Newmarket, until noon ot MONDAY, Uih Uocombor, Ifß2, for tbe Snprly am Delivery of Fonolcg Material vfor tbe Auckland Railways. Tney must be Addressed to the Ooikiml Manager of New Zealand Rail way?. Speo!ftcati:n« can bo seen end Forms of Tender obtained at the office] ot the Btatlon-masiern — Helensville Pnketcihe, Onehunga, and Rdlway Storekeeper, Naw market; also Dlatriot Manager, Anokland. J. P. MAXWKLT., General Wanager, N.Z. Railways Lunatic leylnm, Auokland.ltbDcosmber 1882 SEPARATE TENDERS for the Supply of tho ucdar-montioned Attloles to the Auckland liunatlo Asylum, for the year 18?3, will bo received by mo up till noon of the 20th instant — Broid, Mear, Grnoorles, Bedding and Cloth ing, Boots, et.% Tender forms, conditions of contraot, etc., oan be obtained on application to the Asylum. Tho lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted, ALKX. TfOUNG, M.D., Medical Soparlntondent. A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD, TENDERS ffOR CLKANING & SWEEPING WHARVES. Harbour Board Oflloo, Auckland, Nov. 29,1832. Tenders will bo received at this office until TUESDAY, the )2\h December, at noon, for Cleaning and *-weoplog Wharver, in terms of conditions to be ceon at this office. The lowoßt or any tedder not necessarily so cep'.cd. Tenders to ba endnreod, " Tonder for Sweep ing and Cleaning Wharves." 0. AIOKIN, Chairman, 130ROUOH OFi-ARNELL, WATERWORKS CONTRACT Tenders for the above Ccntraot will te re oelyed op to noon on FRIDAY, the I6th December, at our offlce, Colonial Bank, whore plans and epoolfloatione may bo Been. BOYLAN & LUNDON, Borough" Engineers. rn~o b v i l d c sTs. Tenders will bo rocoived until noon of MON DAY, Decombor llth, 1882, for tho erection and completion of a Villa Residence at Devonport, North Shore. KDWARP BARTLVY. Architect. m O JB D I L D JK KS. lenders will be received until noon of MON DAY, 18th day of 1 eoomber. for the Kreotlon Ol a Brlok Bulldlng-the fforestore* Hull, Karanga hape-rosid and berosford-straet. Planß, &c, at my offlce, Hoffmann's Buildings, Queen-street, THOMAS H. WHITE, Arohlteot. r'p O BUILDERS. Tenders will bo received until Noon of FRIDAY, the Uth instant, for tho Erection of a Residence at Remuera. Plans, &0., at Nos. 8 and 9, South British Chambers. EDMUND BELL, Architect. rsio BUILUEKS. — Tenders will be » received up to noon of Wednesday, the 13th inst. f< r o«menHns and rcair.ng a Bulld leb ia High-street Pl»na at onrofflooß, Queen srset. - EDWARD MAHONKY & tON, jrehlteotf. rO BUlLDEßS.—Tetniers will be re -5 ceived until i OOi on MONDAY. 13th December, for Additions to a Building In Par itell,—B. AT. WATT, AroMteot.—Hoffmann's Bnl'dingg, QueeE-street. mo COBITRACi'OKS,— Tenders will be _ reoalved i>t my offloa before noon of FKI TAY, the I6th December, for forming and Gravelling 15 chains of Footpath at Kpsom. in the One Troo Hill Dlstriot.-JAMKB BABER, C.K. O BUILDERS-Tenders are required fjr a thop and XiweUlug, Pits-street; receivable np to i p.m. MONDAY.Deoember Uth. P.ans at my olHce. Customhouse-street West.—THOMAS HOLDER, Arohltecr. Money rtiATO £10,000 LENT on Building Tto' JL \r eouleiy prtnolsiles, or on other terms to suit b" ravrorS; Allotments bought and Houses "till*, on wunkly payment system. Mortgages <&nd Loans tiegsniatod. Sen List of Properties for (sale on ith mse. Wt ncr cent, allo-srafl oa money deposited tor Investmen*,— C. Yi'iiHANSON, L,v.u\. ElHtaSs snii Flna&olai Aaensiind Yslnator. 3. Vaioan Laae. - ffIDUSTRIAL AND PROVIDKKI I PERMANENT BUILDING, LAND. AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY OF AUCKLAND. INVESTING BHARES. This Sooiety is now lßßuing a limited number ot Investing Shares as follows :— INVEBTIN9 BHARES. Ordinary, carrying fall rate of Interest and profit. Members paying subscriptions in advance for a period of 6 months and upwards seoure correspond ing advantages. PAID-UP SHARKS of the valne of £20 etch for limited periods, carrying T per cent. Interest, payable half-yearly In cash and participating in profits. MONEY ON DEPOSIT. The Society is also prepared to reoeivo Money en i juposit on the following ratoa of interest I— ?or 12 months, at 7 per cent., Interest pay able half yearly. " For 6 months, at 8 per cent. For shorter periods, 6 per cant. G-ORGE FRABER, . Manager. Offices i Coma ot Queen-street and Vulcan ' eno. .



FOB SALS;. FOR SaLE, a Waugonette, suitable for one horse or a pair, with moveable top. It is convertible into a donble seated bnptgy. Also, a strong tiprlng Cart and one Set Single Baggy Herneas.—Apply at it. Queen street. imOR. SALE, Interest in Clothing Estab- C lishment: Stoot Cheap.—J, Feaoook, No. 6, B.W.UA. Offlces, Qnßen-straet. "HJiOK SALE, a Pair of tfirst-class Car- JD riage Horsoa; also, a Carriage In geed condition. - Apply to Mrs J. Smith, Draper, Qooon-Btrcet. Bjioll SALE, a First-rate Old-established .V Business in a flourishing district, near Auckland. Moderate capital required. Pro prietor retiring from iE-health.—For further particulars, apply to T. 8c S. Morrin & Co. FOX SALE, Five-roomed House in Homy-street, oil Great North Roacl.— John Blrale, Ulster Bakery. Qreat North Road. EOS. SALE, very cheap, a beautifully situated Private House and Outhouse in tho City with about 3 Acres of Land, bounded in front by the Waitemata Harbour. The grounds are prettily laid out, and well planted with fruit and ornamental trees, with a fish pond emptying itself into the sea. Terms easy. —Apply to G. N. Brassev, Solicitor, .Coombes Chambers, Quoen-alrect, Auckland. XPOR SALE, at " Rocky Nonk," about IP 20,000 loadsof Soorla atone, ready stacked for removal. Koyalty, Ona Shilling per load. AH applications for purchase to be made to me, and oaßh sssttleinentu to ba m»fio every Satur day nftortoou. 'I he man on tho ground will take reoelpts for every load. Any person found on the ground taking stone without oer mlss'on -will b? immediately p ooeeded against. —If. G. Kwington (agent for Kliza Baket). Caft3 leaving by the Now North Road can avoid toll. gj.Olt SAuiH, an Old Established Busi ly ness in a thriving township; good steady income: a capital littlu business. Price, about £850.—Edward Wayte, Land and Estate Agent. ipOR SALE, a good Genera Store, doing 1 a profitable business in a flourUhlDK township, with wholesale licsnse for wine and aplrlte, also for ammunition. StODk taken at valuation price. Has a long !o>ee; regular com munication with Auckland by steamboat; s»tis factory reasons for disposing ot business. None but prlncitmls with oapltal need apply—Apply to Arch. Clark te Sons, Shortland-street; or to Brown. Barrett fe Co., Mliiott-atreet. SiOR SALE OK LEASE, Victoria Gar dons, North Shore.-Theso magnlnoont Grounds for Sals or Lease for 6 years; low rent, or very easy terms.—Apply Mr Stark or Mr Quick. . A SURE COMPETENCY FOR SALE. JzL —A General and Lucrative Business well eitablisbed In the best part of Queen street-valuable premises—would suit a lady. Principals only dealt with. Price about^lOOO.- Apply KdWard Wayte, 177, Queen-street, Land and Estate Agent. .. - 171I 71 OR SALK—A rare chance to secure a ■ Properly unequalled for manufacturing purposes, that potslbly cannot be met wltn again in this pretty and thriving dlstrlot, oon bistlng. ot 6S acres ot Improved Level Land, Hoobbs, Stableß, &c. hew Lynn Station and 'bus terminus ia on tbe property, and abutting on main stone rcaa, near navigable river, Xbe wbolo of tho land it ospaclally adapted for cut ting np for any and every purpose, with water power In four stream?, and railway line through the estate, with several railway sidings. Piloe an* termaftany.-G. «. Hogg, Upstairs, next Union Bank, Queen-street. NEW POTATOES-Kidney or Hobart Town—For Sale, in first-class condition. —Fißhor and Co., Queen-street. im t> R ' s a Z 7. THK POLYNSSIAN CLUB HOTEL, LKVUKA, BUf. This Hotel la situated in tbe oentre of the Town ot Levuba, and from its position com mands a good trade, and will be sold with all Furniture and Fittings complete. Large Bar and BiUlard-room, with Alcook's Table and re quisites.—For particulars apply to F. W .HOWARD, Ptook and Commission Agnot, Cnstom honae-street East; or, HH3KKTH a AITgKS, Quoon-Bt. DEVOWPOKT, NORTH SHORE.- Villa Sites for Sale at Melrose, Vanx hall, Sunnyaide, Viotorla Park. So.: blbo several Honses In goodpositions.—Ben j. Tanner, Estate Agent. 8. Qaoen-alreef. «j ORTH BHUKE. — For Sale, Large JJi House, in good poiltlon for Business or Koaldenoe ; also, Building Allotments. BENJ. TANNKB. Estate Agent, 8, Qneen-atrest. T ANuSHAN FOWLS (Parc-bred), also Jl J Eggs, oan be had on application to Mr Beynell. Post-office. KllereUo. Sj^QK SALE (cheap), 1 large Coffee ". Ebsster. 1 large Plpa Sorewing Machine, Tubular Field Gates,—A. Tait, Englnear.Smith. &c. Lome-street. ; Ijl O X S A L X . NORTH SHORE.-Several Nice Honsea tot Sale w Ithln a faw minutes' walk of the wharves, ho loe views, Urge gardens, ranging in price from £200 to £500. ALLOTMENTS. PONSONBY.-Nearmaln roaa.Bayfleld. good building allotments. 40 x 100, partly fenood,l2sa per foot; nleo, 40 x 165,35s per foot. KLLEBSLIK.—Near the Station, 20s per foot NORTH SHORM.-Grand Bite near Dlsttiet Sohool. overlooking R*ngltoto channel, lmr bour, (Co.. 40 x 120, and 91 x 110; fenced on three sides—Price. £3 per foot. SUNNYdIDK KSTATE.-17S 6d to 253 per foot. AVONDALB.—Qairtor-aore sections on Main Road, £15 each. OLARSNCK- BTRKEr,\ Ponsonby — Allot ments, 20s and 25s p&c foot. Various othnr Properties. Houses toLLo t &c. Partloalars on application. HOBF. BORROW, House and Hstats Ammt, Hieh-st OR SALE BY THE~ UNDER SIGNED, At Lowest Current Rates: Oats Flour, Wood's and Maize Fleming's Bran ■ Currants Sharps Tea. in }lb and lib Chaff packets, good value Oatmoal Preserved Milk Hams and Bacon &c, &c, &c Must be Sold to Close Consignments. E. MITGHELSON & CO., 19, Qneon-street Wharf, TT'ISITORS PAVING A VISIT OF INSPECTION - TO J3, 0.0 X V Jf OOK Should go along the titreeti laid ont on the right hand Bide ol Mount Rosklll Road, and after walking from 200 to 300 yards, they will oome upon a PLATEAU Ol LAND, UNEQUALLED IN QCAIiITY, mail ABOVE ALL THE SURROUNDING COUNTRY, AND COMMANDING VIEWS NOT TO BK SURPASSBD IN BBAUTY. F. G. KWINGTON, ESTATE A ffiNT, Next; Herald. U R~ S A L H, ■ At XiOWHET Mabsb? Uat*s i Basin, Pitch, and Tar Kerosene, Palnt.and Olive Oils Ohiunpion's, Scott's, and Btorert Genulna White Lesd, In wood Monte Metal and Nails Luge Stock of Canvas, various Dianas Wire Ropo, from H inch to 4 inah Bolt Rope. Hemp, sraa EfeniUa Rope, »ll viced Patent Windlass (wooflf, Ftnis, emd Pali Anchors, from IB owt to 10 lbs nhßine, from i inch to I Ssiohi Oolsa and Wish on, D, H MOKBNZIE, 70RT-STRBBT. Mtrch 18. ISB^- -JHf O. R A L E, en TON JALVANIZKD OOREU JA -50 BD IKON |QQ TONB ITKNCENa WIRB oka 3ARRBLB KNIGHT ft BVAN"B aOU OBMKNT. W, H. LAUKIK, 10. W VNDHAia.aTBBBT, Cricket .material, «sc. ;»J U S T JL AND E D TENNIS RACKETS, NETS. C2MESTED S [ S2WH BALL 3, MARKERS, to. AISO, Fencing Foils, Masks, Jackets, Gauntlote Single Sticks, ) PORTABLE GYMNASIAS. CRICKETING GOODS OF EVER! DESCRIPTION. i PARTRIDGE AND WOOLLAMB, QUKXK-STRBST



Amusements. T ORNE-STREET HALL. (Under the Patronage of tho H.A.C.B. Sooiety.) MONDAY EVENING, "December 11, 1882.— " OLD DICK THE PROPHET," or, the Bard of Gouganebarra (an original Poem by the Rev. J. Golden), TCith Musical Illustrations, in aid of St. James's New Presbytery, Pukekohe. J. T. Boylan, Esq., will take the chair. During the evening a number of Choice Musical Selections will bo ronderad by Lady and Gentleman Amateurs, under the direction of Miss.Slianaghan. Doora open at 7.30; commence at 8 o'clock. Admission:— Front Seats, 3s; Second Seats, 2s; Gallery, Is. JAMES O'BRffiN, Jun., Hon. Sec. n H O li A 1 HALL. MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 11, 1882. COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT, Tendered to Mb J. Ryan. PROGRAMME. Duet (Pianoforte).. Lady Amateurs Song, "Ralfthe Ranger"..Mr Goodison Song, "Once Again "..Miss MoE wan Selections on the "Autophone," by Harry H. Hayr (firßt and only instrument in New . Zealand) Duet, "Sound the Battle Fearlessly "—Messrs Francis and King Song, "The Sailor's Song".^Mrs Revitt Song, "I Seek for Thee in Every Flower";.Mr Abernethy Song, " Wrecked and Saved". .Mr G. Pantcr Song, " Killarney " (by request). .Mrs Goodison Ventriloquißm..Mr F. Brabazon. INTERVAL OP TEN MINOTES. Duet (Pianoforte), -'The Sleigh Race "..Lady Amateurs. Song, " Theie is a Flower that Bloometh ". .Mr C. B. King Song and Chorus, "Children's Voices"..Mrs Bettany Song, " Westward, Ho!". .Mr Gus. Coatcs Duet, "When a Little Farm Wo Keep "..Mr and Mrs Goodison Song (selected)..MissMcEwon Song, " The Four Jolly Smiths ". .Mr Worrall Song, "The Blue Alsatian Mountains "..Dr. Walker Duet, "Very Suspicious "..Miss Griffiths and Mr Carter Song (selected).. Mrs Murray Song, "The Village Blacksmith"..Mr J. Ryan. Accompanist. .Mr H. Rowo. Tickets at Messrs Wayte's and Mears's. Prices:—Front Seats, 2s 6d; Back Seats and Gallery, Is. Rehearsal at the Choral Hall This Evening, at half-past seven, fc/TASOMC HALL, OJSEHUNGA. a c cTn^je r t Will be given In the above Hall on THURS DAY KVfINING. DKOEMBKR Uth, by MR MARTIN SWALLOW'S CON CERT COMPANY, FROM AUCKLAND. PROGRAMME-PART I. 1. Overturn (Pianoforte) — "Egmont" (Bee thoven)..Mß BW ALLOW 2. Boorano and Tesor Uuet—" Parlgl. o Cara" (Verdi)... Mas Rbvitt and MX SWALLOW 3. Clarionet Solo-lßt Atr Varied (H. Klot£) u Mr JaokßOn i. Boprano Son<? (with Violin Obb'Jgato " rhlok of Me" (J. laohner)..MEs K*vitt 5. Pianoforte Bolo—'• Fantasia on " Bigoletto". MR SWALLOW 6. Duet foe two Viollna—BaroaroTa. ftom "Marli-o Faliaro" (Martin Swallow)..MK SWALLOW and Miss Harding 7. Baritone Sorg (with Clarionet Ohbllgato) ---"I Never Can Forget" (A. Mellon)..Mr C.cave g. Pianoforte Dunt^-" Fairy Qaean" (Sydney Sml'h)..Miss Harding and Mr Cleave. iBIEkViL CF THN MIHDTES. Part 11. 1. Overture (Planotorto) — ''La ("lemenza dl Tito" (Mozart)..Mß a WALLOW 2. Baritone Bong—"Oh! Dlvina Agnese" (Bel llnl)_8iRnor AntonaUl . 3. Clarionet Solo—Variations on Scotch Airs.. Sir Jackson 1. Tenor Song—"An Evening Song" (J. Blumen thal)..Mß SWALLOW Si Pianoforte Solo—Fantasia on "Fauat" (Rene Favarget) _Mr Cleave 6. Soprano Bong (with Violtn Obbllgato)-"The List Kose"..MRS Rsvm 7. Pianoforte Solo—Fantasia on "II Trovatoro" (by desire). .MR BWALLO w 8. Tenor and Baritone Duet— 'Mlnaoolata 6 la mla Vita" (DonizetU) u .Mr Swallow and Bi«nor Antonclli. N.B.—No Encores will be given. Doors open at 7.30: Concert at 8. Carriages at 10.15. Front Seats, 3s. Second Seats and Gal lery, 2a. Tickets at the door. T3AZAAR! OAZAAK! • TO4ZAAR! AT THE VOLUNTEER DEILL-SHED. In Aid op the, Auckland TABEftNACLE Bdildinq Fund. Will be Opened MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, At 2 o'clock, BY MR THOS. SPUBGEON. Every other day of weok Sale commences at 12 noon, closing at 10 p.m. each evening. A Great Variety of Useful and Ornamental Articles Xmas and New Year Presents No Exorbitant Prices No Raffles, Lotteries, and the like Bazaar Closes Finally Saturday Night, 23rd No Auction at Close ■ Refreshment Buffet Fine Art Gallery Entertainments EveryJEvening Electric Telegraph, Telophone. &c. Printing Presses Newspaper Issued Every Evening. Tickets may be obtained from the Booksellers, and from members of the Baptist Church. A D M I S S I O N, Is. Children under 12, Gd. Goods and Contributions for the Bazaar will be received by Mr E. Holloway, Draper, Queen street, during business hours; and at the Chapel. Wellesley-street, on Fridays, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. - TAIUHU PUBLIC HALL. — A Christmas Tree will tie held In the above Sill on Dooembar Itb, on behalf ot the Otahuhu wesleran Chufoh Trust Fund. xtallways. -KJEW .ZEALAND RAILWAYS AUCKLAND SECTION. • CHRISTMAS AND DEW YEAR HOLIDAYS. RACKS-DKCEHBWK 26th AND JANUARY IST AND 2ND. CfIEAP R&ILWAY FARES. SINGLE TICKETS itsned from Saturday. Deosmber 23cd. to Thursday. January Ith (in oloslve), will be avaUable for BKTUBN—any Station to any Station. BPEOIAL FARES On Tuosday (Deoembor 26th). Monday and Tuesday (January Ist and 2nd), Auoklsnd, New market, Mount Kden, and Onehunga to Raw coorse Platform ONE SHILLING &ACH (Irre spective ot Clbfc), i-inglo or Keturn, available for the bay cnlv. ln«!ni*i.ig sduiiesion to Oouree-THIiBH. 3HILiINGs. Passergois sos allo wed to break their journey at RiOßOonrss flatforro, but muet provide them selves with suitable Tickets. A. V. MAODONALO, Dlstriot Manager. SJBW IB ALAND RAILWAYS. AUOKLANirJikoTION. PARCEL RATES. Not Kzceedlng 7lbf. lllbs. ZSldb. CBlbs. IWoe. p. 0. B. d. s. d. s. d. b. d. Helonsvllle .0 9 10 16 19 20 Onehnnga -.0 6 06 09 09 13 Pukokohe .09 10 IB 11 23 Mercer _ ..0913 19 20 26 Ngarnawahla.. 10 13 3023 29 Hamilton ..13 19 2 3 1 8 30 TeAwamutu.. 16 20 29 33 ? 9 ' To ensure deepatoh parcels muFt be at the Station at least Thirty Minutes before ativer r tlsed time Of departure of train. Luggage and Parcels maybe left at tha Patoels oflloe, In cnarge of the Railway Department, on payment Of fees ranging from 2d to 6a. , A. V. MACDONALB, Distriot Manager. Auckland, 25th Sept., 1883. r r\ COD LIN'S OO ACE \J» ■ ' ■ LKAVaS1 tIJ .. h. :■ Onehnnga— , AncElana~ 8,80 a.m. . 12noon j,Sop,m 180 p.m. Saturday Nlghte-



Amusements _____ ' i t& ABBOTC"S QP' ■ X A JJ ° US B; 1 POSITIVELY TWO WKBK3 ONLY I ComniQnolng XO-NISHT! . XONIGHTI 3TR3T APPBARANOE IN AUCKLAND .] Ejg£H & C«: ' -I The Famous Royal Illusionists 1 (From tho Egyptian Hail, London), ' IJT THEIB UNIQUE AND STARTLING W0ND8RBI! Admission:— | Is.} {2s.Cd. } { IS. } Doors open Bt 7.30; Performance at 8. Carriages may be ordered {or 10 o'clock. Box-plan at Mr N. G. Lennox's (late Wayto'a) i IFTS ! GIFTS I GIFTS I ; AT THB A MERIOAN TVTOVIEiTY TTALI>, C | American IN ovkltk .Hall, QUaBK-3TBEET. G R A N JD *~i"u 0 C B S H i TdE EGYPTIAN WAR EXHIBITION ■"- ANDDIOBAMa!- ME33ES BULHiT & KHItR will perform their Marvellous ConJurinKTriokßandHluiioaß . ' —Tho Blondtu Gyroscope, Ec, &o. THK TBANSnToF VENUS. To-mghti <SA^» Y»- Tonight: ! PEOPLES NIGHT I AND GRAND Oli'V DISTRIBUTION. EVERYONE RECBIVKS A PBESBNT ON KAOH VISIT. The Presents to ba given away oonsist of~ Watches, Tea anC Ooff-o set vices. Clocks, Vases. otußta, Modal Printing Presses, &c . Theatre Tojb, Books. Fiotores, Amerioaa Novelties, Hydropulta, &o. . i Brass Band In attendance. Prices of Admission, Is; Children, 6d. Bee the Prrseats in toe American Novelty window. BAILBr & KERB. Proprietors. J. OHELUNGWORTH.- I » BmlneßS Manager. T OKNE-STKEBT HALL. A GRAND PROMENADE CONCERT AND BILL Will take piaoo on ■ TUBBDAY BVBNING, 800. 26jh (Boxing Night). 1882; nlsooa MONDAY KVKnIpG, January Ist (New Year'a Day), 18S3. ; US' On each oooaeion a Proßramma of t weaty .* dances, intereperaed with Oomio and Sentimen- , - tal Songß, Clog Danpes, &c, &a, will be pra sented. i DoQcaopenat7 30;Dancin((tooommenoeat8. Cards of Admlralon i 2/6. : HORACE DEAN. Manager. THE WELLESLEY BILLIARD ROOMS.—andhewsana Aylew, Tobao- \ oonists, and Importers of Billiard Requisites. HandEomo Booms, well lißiitoii. Two First class Tables, flttingß complete. Your pationaßQ ; EOliolted. .. . ■ . ■' -, nßov »» BTRAWBBRRIBS and Oil HAW, ana other : Kefreshmentß, at WILLOW GItuVE BAR< DKNS, Devonport, Nortn Shore. j Every attention to Picnic Parties and others.' '} WELLS BROTHKRB, Deronport. DDornn?. ROBE R T B LA IE IB (Member of Tattersall's). Adarsfb : " Tattoraall'a, Anoklana. 11 • ' AUCKLAND CUP and STKSPLECHABH— Double event 500 to stosW to 25. Uuainees Btriotly confidential. All Bats P.P. Bnbjeot to market alienations. FINAL «OTICe.—Me ADAM BEDE respßotf ally requests Intending investors to send in their applia&tions at onoe for tho x Auoklaud Cup, the limit being nearly reached. AUCKLAND |"» ( UP; :| A COMPANY yf'KL BE FORMED ON THE ABOVE EVENT, : ■■.". ■ ■ - . ■; 2,000 INVESTORS AT £1 EACH." " 44 Pbizes, V.\ ' FIRST HORSE .. .... £s«l SECOND HORSE .. :.. " " gm THIRD HORSE .. .. " ": ™ REMAINING HORSES (equally divided) 1,200 "'. ' ...;-;'.. :«2,00q ,'...; Application by lettek only, enclosing two •' Stamps, with exchange on cheques, or by money " order, bank notes, or drafts. Hegfeteredlettera or telegrams will not on any account be received. If bank notes are sent, please use two envelopes • one sealed and placed inside the other. PO. •■ Orders preferred when procurable. .: . ''■ Address— AD AM BKDE, / Care of H. N. Abbott, BO No. 2, POBT-OFFICE, APCgLAKD. \ IIHE OCCIDENTAL LEVfATHAIJ 1 CONSULTATIONS \ (uhximitkd). | TATTERSALL'S CC7P and CHAMPIOIT I STAKES. . j SUBSCRIPTION, 2fts. v, ; FIRST .. .. „ .. .. 40PerCW ™ND> Z MgSoSt THIRD .. .. 10 Per Cent. •, THE BALANCE to bo divided between Starters' ' and Non-Startere. TO BE RUN JANUARY Ist, 1883. Applications by letter oot.y, with exchanea added, and stampß to cover registration and f.: return letter. Notices will be advertised in all - '■< ;he principal weekly papers of the Colonies mmediate results forwarded to all leading ■ nln casa.of t^ 8 Consultation not being :' fllled, all amounts will be distributed pro rafcf Subscribers are particularly requested to send he^addressesPLAiNLYWiTTEN.andallordera nil receive the promptest attention. ouuluera :.A This Consultation is now advertised throueh. % out the Colonies. ""u«su N.8.-In consequence o£ the Postal Depart* ment charging me id on each letter, all appli cants must register their communioaUons or fonrto Swn Sd^nts!° eoreramOUnt- Box ath°tol Address- i "OCCIDENTAL/ Care Edwd. Perkins, ! Royal Exchange Hotel, Sydney. • Bankers: City Bant, Sydney. - . N.B.—All Namesand Results Strictly Private QKIKNT'd 9JAMWOIT- COHSUII. RUN on the Ist JANUARY, 1882. 8000 Membdrs at £i KaoU First Horae.. „ .. „ ~ jsiooo ? Third Horse " " ~ Sm " Other Btarters (divide).. , m M Non^tartera (divide) " m\ AppHoaHona by letter only. Champion Race. TO BE RUN it MBLBOtTRNK JANUAKY IST, 1884 59 NOMINATIONS. 59 s 3000 Members at ios each, ": Firct,_.._ £inn Second. "... sm Third Z\ •••——•• 200 Other66divided....Hl'".'.'" g^ Will Cr.oasJitH'DgoEaaßi^ 0 Cheques will not b» acoeDted It be ng impossible in manyenl tertalnments to obtain paraiSt " previous to result being obtatoei . o£ Consultation j therefore to i luture Ada will deoltoe them ADA MANTUA.