SUPPOSED MURDER OF HUGH A. HAMILTON

Yesterday's Humoun

AS we surmised in our la3t issue, tbo lumour which was cuneut about town yesterday apropos of a con ession on the part of Mrs Hamilton was entirely without foundation. The fact is all the wore singular inasmuch as it was told with all the plausibility of tiuth. It spread like wildfire, and in same quarters it was given ia a more elabjrato form than in others—but afl agreeing in the main in cidents. Tho moat patticularised version -was that Hamilton's sister had visited Mrs Hamilton in the gaol, and bavins obtained fiotn her an admission to the elfect that t'ho had poisoned her iufant, while Priestley had murdered tho father, had reported the same to the Clerk of the Court. la conse quence of it Mr Theo. Cooper paid a visit to the gaol, saw his client, and found that tbo rumour was without any grounds whatever, bho is now in a composed fiamo of nind, aud asserts her entire innocence of the crime imputed to h«r. Mr Coop-r is well assured , tout a cood defenco can be established. '

lhe Arrest Anticipated,

It is well known now that the prisoners anticipated thoir arrest fully a week before it was made, so that they were by no means taken by surprise. In fact Pi ie.tlcy infoimed the boys of Uis Sunday-school class on Sunday week that he would probably torch them no longc, and that after neon he clossd the ichool with prayer. Acting upon this prior knowledge it is shrewdly conjectured (as we have previously remarked) that both [prisoners hud taken legal advice,' and tbat this accounts for thoir reticence.

Ifn Exlmmatlon,

Mr Superintendent Thomson lias received a telegram fiom the- Colonial Kecretaty informing biui that the license applied for under the Cemeteries Act to autho i-:o the exhumation of the bodies of the Hamil tons (father and child) has been made out aud despatched by tho ttotoiua, which arrives here on Friday. Superintendent Thomson, however, intends to sco iho Presbyterian Cemeieiy Tru3teo3 at once, in order to ascertaia whether, in view of the granting of tbe license, thsy have any objection to the disinterment taking place to-morrow. In all probability tho requited permission will be cheerfully riven, as notbjug is to be gained by delay, A Further Remand Necessary.

It is now pretty certain that the polic 0 will not be prepared to go on with tha cas° on Friday next, and a further rimend fo eight days will be applid for. It is antici pated, however, that i) iiisonera will be fully committed for trial ;> 'me for the next criminal sessions pf t i Supremo Court, which do not open mti\ 17th of Jauuary. The Bedstead against which Hamilton is alleeed ft have fallen and received his fatal injuries, is now at tho detoctives' room at the tolice , Station, and it certainly prcscntn jjo projections which aio at all likely to causo tho wound which the poor fellow died fn.m. Tho place I where the impact is said to have Uken place could hardly by any possibility have made such an oritico In the skull aa that described bj tho doctor*, and thero is no vestigo of blood about it It Is n small and low bed»tead of a very common tjpo.

Exhuming the Bodies.- At 4.15 thiß afternoon we were informed that-the necessary leave to disinter had been gained, and consequently tho bodies will be exhnmed to-morrow, when Vi. Uoldsbro' will at once proceed with the in tended post mortem examination.

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

COKuMANDEL, this day,

Owing to the bi% sea lolliDg down the Gulf, the steamer Coromaudel hove-to last ni«ht under Wuiheke, and has now arrived, with the gallant Major Witheia, who started from Auckland yesterday to attend last night's inspjetion parade.

GISBORNE, this day. SOUTHERN CROSS PiSTROLEUM

COMPANY.

At themeetiDg last night of the Southe;n Cross Petroleum Company, 34,000 shares were represented. Mr Wilson, of Christ church, and Mr Motley, of Napier, hbld proxies for 25,000 shares. The meeting mot to consider offers made by two local gentlemen to lease sections of 50 acres each of the company's gronnd on tribute, giving the company 10 per cent. Mr Wilson moved and Mr Motley seconded a resolution which was carried by a large majority, "That shareholders aro decidedly adierse io lease any portion of the 200 acres of the company's ground on tribute until such time as the property be more effectually prospected, and that it is understood to bring this question up at the annual meeting of shareholder." There was a lively discussion—nearly all tho local shareholders advocating tho principle of tributo. An amendment, challenging oao of the directors to draw up a echeroe for let tics the ground on tributo.was rejected,only 1,200 votes being recorded. Tho directors had prepared no resoln'ioD, as they hoard that a block voto would be given against the tribute proposals by Messrs Motley and, Wilson. Some shareholders present "could not vote, not having paid the last call.

WELIISGTON, this day. PROPERTY-TAX STATEMENTS.

To-morrow is the last day for sending in the Properly Tax statement. It is under stood that all posted to-morrow will be re ceived, and penalties will be strictly enforced thereafter,

CHRISTCHORCH, tbis day. BANQUET TO SIR JUuUS. Au influential meeting of citizens was held this morning to consider the reception to Sir Julius Vogel, who -will probably be here on Friday mxfc. It was resolved to arrange for a banquet on a day next week, to be fixed by Sir Julius. It was aho de cided to invite Lady Vogel,* aad to permit other ladies to take part in the proceed lng3' DUNEDIN, this day. Sailed—MarmioQ, for Auckland,

MINING NEWS.

(BY TBLKCJKAFH—OWN GOBRHBFONDEST3.)

this day. ROYAL Oak.—The tributers got one hundred pounds specimens and picked Btone yesterday. They have now about two hundred weight on hand. , , ■ , BiSSIABCK.-2020z5. of gold was lodged in the Bauk yesterday by tbp tribute", who consider they could have made up the amount to 300 ounces but /or scarcity ot water supply tor driving the battery. ToKATEA.— Knox and McNeil, tributes, arc crushing and exp-ct a good yield. Unios Beach.-The new poppet heads are now erected, and substantial limbers have replaced ?11 old stnff. The mine locks promising. . ~ KAPANGA,- Strong gold showing in t! 0 low level on io tty's reef, which is six feet wide in face, and all going to ttte roil.

THAMHS, this day. A start has been made to erect machinery at the Ckgwn Pbikcess shaft, Tho Kubohui fliw- cleared up tu-aay for 64oza 15dwts retorted gold. Moat of the parcels treated were (poor, but 3 tons taken from winze at the beach level on two leaders in the Porerty section, gave a ncn yield of 12ozs. of gold. A large block is to be taken out here on leaders, and the manager is in hopes of getting a regular supply of good crushing dirt. ■ ' Queen of Beauty.—The interim re toiting gave 90oza. 4dwts. gold. The bat tery is stopped for want of water. Nothing fresh in tne mine. The contractors for sinking the shaft are progressing favour ably. ' ' ' '

LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

(Recoivcd December 19, 2,30 p.m.)

LAND LEAGUE DELEGATE T ) THE COLONIES LOMDON, December 18. J. E. Kedmond, M.P. for New Hose, Ireland, leaves by the steamship Indus for Australia, on a mission connected with the liMl National League. DEATH OF THK DE4N OF Carlisle. The death is announced to-day of Iho ! Very tfov. Francis Close, D.D., formerly Djan of Carlisle, sged 85. BREWING I'UKOPEAJS TROUBLES. BERLIN, Dec. 15. The German Press is at the present time much agitnted over the question of the Russian f i ontier. Tho armament of A vat ia and Germany are now taking steps to rcnow their allegiance. It is understood that tho efforts of M, Giers, Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs, on his recent visit to the Austrian and German Courts to enter into an alliance with those countries were quite unsuccess- SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR THE VICTIMS OF TIIK MINE DISASTER. MELBOURNE, this day. Subscriptions on behalf of the widows and orphans at Creswkk already amounts to £6 000 and arc expected to reach £10,000.

THE ' AUPKLAIUJ Evkmjnw STAiI. TUESDAY. DECEMBER 19.



3iedioai, Practitioners will find that in in eipienk pfihisis, cbronic bronchial affections, complicated asthmatical complainta, and in most cases where tie breathing powers are oppres sed and constricted, with corresponding loss of vital enerey, &o. Aiokm's Syrup of Eucalmtuß with Hypophosphite of Lima and Quinine, is an effective pharamaoeutical prepa ration of great value. It has the effoot of Bpesdlly stimulating tho bronchial mucous membrane and freeing tenacious phlegm, &0., thereby affording great relief in distressing coughs. Its action upon lung tissues is undoubt edly healing and rcparative. Usgn the gono ralhoalth this medicine ia pormaneiwy tonic, im parting a vitality beyond tha normal state of tha patient. The sffect t»on the breathing powers la quickly apparent, the result being that the •nfferei cxpcrioncca considerable relief, and ultimate recovery. r . i



Personal. IF tho Boy who ran awny from home on Tuesday, tho 12th, will.return, all will be forgiven IJf John Thomas Youmo, who arrived per snip Glonlora, about 1878, will coinmn nicato with X., Stak OtUce, ho will bear of Eomothing to his advantage.



Lost and Found. LOST yesterday, a Lottcr, addressed Cactain Ncarlng, Quoon-Bireot Whnrf; flndor wl'l oblige by loavltig it at Maloo!xn Nlojol'a. Qnten-tront Whorf ?OST, between Dcdwood Terrace and -I BtlllnetoaV, Frcomnii's Bny, a small, thin Acoonnt Hook: jrjt two leaves used.'-Finder will kindly oblflis ot leaving same at Cascade Sioro. College Koad. LOST\ last night, botwecn Railway Htutloa nnd Theatre Raja!. Six Ono I'ound Jiotee,—A Rowaid of t.% will'bo paid 'by leaving samo at A. Mnckto's, TobsocoalAl, Qaeen-itrctr. NE POUND EEWARD.-Lost, a Lady's Gold Watch, with gold dial, between Epsom and Queen-stroet. Number known.—Tho above reward will bo paid to any. ono leaving tho samo at No. 8, ovor Qoodson's, Queen-street. Ntt POUND RtfWAKD.—Lout, about tho 6th December, between Quccn-strcot and Kybcr Puss, a Lady's Gold Watoh and Albert Chain, with Lpokot attached.—Apply MrH. J. Baker, Uppor Pitt-street. j^'OrND, whilst bathing, a BankMoto. " Tho owner can have »bo same by giving foil particulars ssd paying oxiouaoa. —Apply to Robt. Neal, Grooor, Quoon-stroet.



Board ana nesiutmce. OKIVATIi Board and Kcsidence for • bingle Qontlomon (good bath), near Po.t OfQco; if uormunent, ISi par week.—Addicts at »v. 1). Dallon'H, t on'eo.lpnbr. Qaeen-»trett *^OMFOKT/tBLE Bead and Kcidenco \j for 2or 3 resoectablo Men; torms roaaoo ablo; good sitiltg room.—Mrs Holt, oorier of Wyndn&m unfl Albert ctruets, opposlto Olun rlrardo Hotel. f vOMFOKTABLE Board and Residence * lor a gettlemon <n a private family wituin two mlnntot' walk of Quven-strcot. No obl!> dren,—Appl/ thit ifilce for add rest. KLVAI'B Board nnd Residence.— Vacancies for Gentlemen. Plunge bath and every comfort. Terma moderate.—Mrs Youd, Woodbine Cottage, 18, Gr«y-6tieot. PRIVATE BOAhD and RESIDEWCK 8 for O oatlhmon or Families, at Airs Leek j 'a, Bloacsster Hotuo, Parcoll Rtoe. JnOVKRNOK UKOWIfS JIITAKU, O" UOBBON-Sl'Mt.ffl. aoinii amd Loixhnh „ ..iia par Week Sinols Room "Ht



Calls- I*7 EWUMO * BEACH GOLDMINING JJS COMPANJ (UM TKD). Notice Is her.by Riven that a Cnll (tha recontl) of 1 hreuponoo vat shars has been made. p*y ablo to the U«d»rßlKnea, nt tbe afflcs ot tho Company, Ko. 21, New Zealand liisnranco ButMings. Auckland, on FfIBAY, the 29th Dcosmber, 1884. J. FRIAR CLAKKH, Secretary. Auckland, B'h Ueoomber. 1881 Money. .JVDUSTKIAL AND PRaVIDJIJNI L PKRMANKNT HUII.UING, L.VNO, AND iNYJsar mkjnt sooiaxY of auoklano, INVKSTINS SHARES. This Society Is now lssntng a limited numDcr ot Investing Shares as folio ws :— INVESTINO BHA.REB. Ordlnarr, carrying foil rata of intorcst and profit. Munbera pajlng subseriptionß In ad vanes for v period of 6 months and upwards secure oorrefpond ing advantages. PAID-UP BHARBB of Iho value of «20 enoh for limited pDrinds, oarrylng 7 per cent, interest, pnjablo h»!f-yearly in cash and participating in profits. MONBY ON DX POSIT. Tho aoolety Is also preparod la receive Monry on Uepoßit on the follow! ng rates of interest t— for 12 months, at 7 par nuut., lnterebt pay ablo half yearly. For 6 months, at 0 ocr cent. For shorter periods, 5 par oent. GaOi'.UlE K-H4SEK, Manager, Offloaa: Corno of Quoon-Btreet nnd Vuloun aae. . ji?l 4)k ?O £10,000 LENT on Buildiog 1& J. \f fcooiety principles, or on other terma to «nlt boirowiiff. Allotments bought and Uoubpb built on weekly payment srMorr. Mortgaues and Loavß ntgotUtoi. a«o i/lstcl Properties for sale on Ith page. Sis per <wnr. nllowed on money drpo»i»ed (or investment — C. WiLLMMacw, JLoncJ. FsUte. »nd Financial A^ent and Valnator, 3 Vulcan Lsnt^



business Notices. ■"kt C^ T I C X JOHN KEESINU WILL HOLD A CHEAP SALE OF DRAPBKY AND FANCY GOODS FOB TBE CHRISTMAS AHD NKW YEAR HOLIDAYS. All Goods will ba sold at vhrt bkcooed pbioes during this CHEAP CASH SALE As tho Sale will only last for a short time. GREAT BARSAIiJS IN— General Drapery Feathers, Flowera Laoet", Unll's ToUet Covers Co'l»rtttep, Batfteta Conoartlnos, Oaaketa Wcrlc Boxes JBwollery Hand Glasses Dirt Mats, Perfumes Card rases Photo. Frames ElO, ETC. Kid KTO. j OHN tF"bbb' il( q > 278, UPPER QUKEN-3TREET. UCKIiAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITBD), Kbtablisveu 1862. Fuevbyoes of Light, Heat, andPowkr. The Company ecU and erect gasflWogß, in o'udtDß i?aa apparatus of every desorlpnon ( a>o Gas-powor engines. Stook inoludes Otto Gaa Bnginee. Office and Fhowroomp, ForMtreet



* WATCHES fer ob- j \ / taming oorrcct t*ne for racing. Just re oeived Twelve, oil in good order, regnlatod, tor sale byS1. H. I/E Wia^ON, Watohmaher, Queen- Btreot, opposite Urlon Bank. nrtHE riveksdale mahufactuk- JL INS COMPANY (HfIUTKD),. | 11, GRKY-BTRKKT. . TANNKBS. CURRIBRB. LKATHKR AND QKtNDKRY MKROHANT3 AND IMPOBTMttS. The above firm have jnet lanaofl, ex various late arrivals, SPLENDID VALUK In French, Germon, and English Calf. Kid, Patonl Oalf, Kast Indian O»U and Kip, Butts. Mastic Wob, Boot Webbing and blnings, .And n Variety of GRINDER! AN HOE MEROKRY GOODS. will nleo n»re regular shipments of anovo arrivlnK from the beet Xn B Uub, Araerloan, and OonHnSnteJ Hflusea. Coloniftl TannedandCur ried Leathers always ou hind. The h.M. 00. (Limited) arts Cash ParchMera Of Wool. Skins. Hldea, and TsUlow. Now Lane ing. ex Aeterlou. excellent valaaln Linings. Kyole^ Heel Tips, Rirad TOOla of all descriptions. Telephone no. 05. wM> g HAMMOND> geozetmy. •pEDUCXiON IN FIRE KATEF. HEW ZEALAND IMSURANCS . COMPANY. CAPTTAI, QHB MIIJJON STKBLINGI FIKK BIBKS taken on tho moat LIBBBAIi TBjRMIS. PROMPT HKTTL'BMKNTa UNDOUBTED SEOUEITT. GBORGK P. PIBBOB, Gsnerol Manager,



Wanted. \\i A STUD, at once, a rcspoctabk » * General Servant for a family of two.- Apply to Mrs MoDermott, Roslyn Cottage Albent-street, Nowton East. fcA, aNTisd. a firat-class Man Cook.— ____. Apply at the Pacific Hotel. WANTED, at Ookianga, Six Labourers, lit ?3 per d»y, Rnti pa aago p lid.—/ pplj to Garrate Harry. Contraotor. \AJ Ar> T 7b, Houfcmaid for llusscll, Bay ?» of Islands willing to assist in tlie bar.— Apply to Arthur 11. Nathan, 33, Lower Queen street; VU ANTEi>, a Pantryman; good wages f too suitable person.— »pply blue Post Vlotor.a-stroet Kaet. _ WANTED ,~a~MatTto work a ciioukr flaw.—Apply lo U U. Nathan & Co. ANTED,immediatrly, a Dressmaker, ' i nod oapablo of taking cba'ge of a woik rcou; yeruiantnt Bicuatloa tor a tultublß per son ; refereuoea Kquired.-Dunno Hail and Co., Queen stepl-. Vi/-ANTHDTCNoWN3hish"Trimiirrng 1 (about 4in. (leoj)) h\ tho yard; Ladles' Bonnets, from England, Us at Sampler's Christ mas Soiling Off.jiVakoflelu-stroot. v»A ANTED, a rtspoctable Youth to dc- Tjf liver parcols.—A Linnbury ami Co. W4NTKD, a Hoy for tho (laughter- homo.—Apply g. Hulmo, Qaeoc-streot W'AWTKD KNOWir-TGood^Veivet . Smokinn Caps, Is 6d; n few Men's Coats and Tronsers left vary oh«ap: at Dainplor'e Chriitmnß Bellini; Off. Wakefleldatruet. WANTED, -a General Servant.—Apply Mra V. o. Hhsrland. opponlta Grammar Bcbool. Symonda-atreet. WAITED, a Boy ; relereuccs requirod. —Ap,l/ Simons Grooor, Wrudham- Btreof-. W'ANTkD, two Good CarpcnteiH.— Apply between 7 nud 9 thin evening at thoCtrpgDte:B'Arm». Qrer-strtet. VVANTkD, young Mau accustomed to » * lioraes, cows, and garden ; must have good roforoncos. Non-smoker and total abstalnor S referred—Address Mr Ampoloi, caro of Mr utter, Accountant, Fort-street, Auckland. ANTfcD, a Second Cook, also a W»Uer.-~gQTeinor Browne Uote). "IA/ANT&D, a Fitter.—Auckland Tim. t T ber Company, Umltod. Cußtomhouie- Btrcot Went. |tj r »* i W ANTED, nt Hannuford'a .Auckland Registry (establishes 1863), rosieotable I at), not nuder 10, ablt to ride, for Govarainen': salary. £C 3 per annum. \V ANTED, at llannaforcTs Auckland f ? Rsgbtry (aatabllsbtsd 1803), Handy Mao. or Stroog Boy, to milk, &o. (Wuliakerel); and 0 O'.herßoya. »*/ ANTED, Sowing Hands.—Apply Mr » ' Poarco, over Mr Mac»'a, Clothier, Wbl bnioy-Btroßt. ANTED KNOWN.—i adiea1 Cambric ScarVoH, Od; Hlaok Volvoieen, Is 91 to 2< ud; Black Straw Hats, 2J.—At Damylor's Chrlttmns BalUng eff WaWoULllßtrtot. \S7 ANTE rJ,~a Rood Geuerafßlicksiuitn WtoonJh^Xfi^ P' y " OaC°to J' WAN I'ED, a General Sot vant; refertu ccs required.—G. S. Jakins, Ponsonby Road. * WAN I'ED, nn Experienced Dress . ~ maker; a'so AseitUnU-Apply at once to Mrs alnrphy, Hobson-bteot, two dooraabove Uampler'a. VU ANTED, a thoroughly rc»pectablo » trnstworihy Woman a* anno and to ftitiat In house work, wbtrn iliaie nre&oyouns ollldrsn.—Apply to Mrs Cowle, BUhorsoourt. Parnell. at 10 o'oloolc or 6 p.m. A.N i Xl), immediato boar.l ana Kosi donce for Gontlcman and two Hoys nged 13 and 11.—Address, stating terms, &c Box 107, Post-ofllco. yti ANT»D, a Good General Servant for »°. Country Hotol-Apply to Mr I. Hani ion, Hotel. QuoaK-atraot. *A/ AN i'MD, a Youth with some know j t ledje of ITronoh polißhUg; uood wojos to a good, steady lad jlpply Mlliß&Co,,lfarnl tare Factory Victoria and Coburg-»tr»oia. VU7"A]NTED, a respectable Young Person » i as Ladf llolp', whore two or vcr>» Bar van's oro kept. Good wauoa.—Addrots LD GUnoral Hott-offljo, A nofclund. W'ANTBD, Old Tons and Brandy , „ „ Bottles; hlgbo»t prloo given at Gled hll i Cordial Kaotory, Wollaglay-Btrßet. WiNTJD KNOWN.-Mrs Salmon wlil open h»r Fancy Cone- «ork UaKiac for two tftoks only, at the foot ot Gr«r-atreot. WANTED KNOWN-Grand Lot of Pnmmor Flowers, 64 »h» bnnoh ; Ladles' Droßßlng-gnwns (allghtlydama^od). Tt; at Dam pier a Cprißtmoß Selling Oft Wafcufleld-itreßt ANTKD to Lot, a House and Shop," j ust fluUhud ; scod stand for any busi ness; root, 17«.-AppytoßiyDe'sSioro,K)ber Ha>B Koart. VVANTKD, all H.lidaym.kers to Buy * * their Dred6cs, Millinery, Jlcn'B and Boys' Clothing, at v. McJJneter's, Quocn-strcet, oppo s tho Markot. « V AJMTBU to Kent, a Furnished Cot » t tßae in a good Bltratioo, for a torin i>f 9 or 10 month« from Fabrnary next j no fun'lj j inut deslriblo tenants, &o. -Apply lo D. ». Bvanp, "ttnt^ An»Dt, Qa»an - street, j-oxt ' Hi-rald " Offlco. _^ \»i ANTED KNOWN—Twilled Sheet » t inpr (about 2yds wide) Is and Is Jd. Window Not, 3d: Sun Shades. Is 6d, at Dam1 pier's Christmaß. Selling Off, Wakoflold-stroet WANTKD, for Kawakawa. Colliery, Flvo Coal Miners; none but flrat-clasa hands need apply.—Bay Coal Co., Now Zealand Insurance Buildings. T\/ ANTifiJ, the Public to ktow that V ? th*y can sot good Bojs" Unit* for IDs 6d, %t J. Smith's. Quefn-Btreel, next to United r-orytoo Hot«l. WANT/D, Bushmen and others to know that thoy o*n got a roxl Tiveed Bait for £1 7s fld. at J Siul.hV. Quaen-etroot, Qfxt United Service Hotel. «a/Af»TED KNOVVrx-Chrintmai and *w Birthday Cards.-Charles Kelso &Co havo just unpacked tho Choiocst Assortment of ibo»o, In prizo dosigns, from Id. oaoh.—Charles Itclßoy & Co., two doors below Morrlns', Iron mongery "IWAM'KU KNOWN-Dunne, Ball, "V and Ca aro showing all aorta of nloo thltgaln Dra»i;rr and K«noy Goods suitable for Dh/litmas am). New Tear Presents. Dolmans and Oapea at very lo i prices to cloar. ANTEu, Men's, Woraen'sT^Glrh1, and Boys' Heads for Straw Hats, trim med and unMmmod, at E. T. Herbert's, Queen- Btroot, opposite Mr Dlokoy's, Ironmonger. WANTKD, by a young Gentlemnr", Board and Residenoe in a comfortable home, where no other boarders aro kept.-- Apply J.W., Stab Office. %*/ ANTETTKNOWN-Brown Holland, »~ from 3d the yard: SUeela, 3d and 44; Wool Slippers (unmade), la 9d; at Datncler'a Chrliitmaß Soiling: Off, WakeQald-Btroet. Cash Buyers for Jfresh ' * Kegs, Choicest Fresh Bnttcr, Fnost Wairoa Choose, and Prime Qantorbury Hams and Bacon. Lowest Wholesale Prices and Special torms to Shops. Boarding houses, and large Buyers.-ROBEHT REW, City Tea Mart, Victoria-street. WANI'BD KN^WN - Have «maU » V Quantity Boys" and Youths' Clothing left; selling at olio-third usual price.—l.Phillips, Queen-street. VV/ AaTKO—a good chance for a work v» ing man-three hundred pounds (£300) toßuy Half Share In aManufaoturlng Business, with good machinory, situated in tho centra of tho town ; principals only dealt with.—Address X.Y.Z., offlco of this paper. ANTKD K«OWN.—If you want to Dresß well for a Small Weekly Paymont, go to Munro & Milligon, Tailors and Drapers, Hobson-atrect. ' • v» J ANTED, Mammo, Papn, Grandma, » » Grandpa, Minnio, Harry, LiEziq, Frank, Bart, and Dot to Beo tho Beautiful Dolls at Rohflon's Melbourne House, Ponsonby. P.S.— Bring Unolo Hob with yon. . ytT ANTED, La4lea to Know that William Rattray ban opened 1020 pairs of 2-Bntton BlackNbpl?b Kid Oiovcb, at 2/8 per psir.—l7B,lßo. and 182, Qaeon- Btrcet. . ■\ft,' ANTED KNOWN —Brown Cash t" more. Is ihe yard; Blaox ao, Is M; Furnltuco Trlmmlrg Id the yard; at Dimpier'a OristtntßSelling( ff. Wakofleldßtreet. WANTED KNOWN- We have on band a eplondid assort ment o£ Chtlstmas Oondr, viz., Hans. New Fruits (all Boits). Almocds, Nots, English and Amorloaa Jellies, American Pie and Deweit Fruit Alto, a large Assortment of Bon Boss. The above at very reasonable prices.—Taylor BndEntrloan (late C. Major). Welleeley-Btreet. WANTED TO SELL, 100 "L^NG CREAM OSTRICH FRATHERS at 10a; usual prioe, £I.—W. Eyre, Hat and Glove Depot, Victoria-street. \&7 AN I'ED KNOWN-Money ad"^ V* vancod on Personal and Collateral Se curity, repayable by weekly instalments. Bills Discounted,—Rae's New Zealand Pawn Office, Darby-street. WANTED KNOWN.—Ladies' Leather Bags, 2s 9d, 3s and 3s Gd ; Felt Skiit.i, la lid; Knitilnx Cottin, Is (11 tho lb, At Ham pier's Chrlstmeß selling off, Walcefleld-; treet. WANTED KNOAV N—Dampier's Christmas SelUng Off at Wakeflold street includes Ladles' Ohenuses, 9d to 3s 6d; Night Dresses, la 6d to is; Drawers, 9d, ~-\%r ANTED X » O W'lf- V? HtjNnßKia of Ettaw. Leghorn, Manilla. Chip, & Fancy HntH, j nt Mra- BnirißWOETH's. MUllr er, Queen- ■ t street, opposite the City Market, WANTED KKOWN.-Bed Quilte, 2s, 24 fid and 3s; Damask Tableoovers, 8s Cd; P.mpndour Underskirt*. Is lid—At Dam i pier's Christmaa selling off. Wakefleld-streot. W; AMTED KBOWH-Working Men can Bare their Money by calling at tho i Governor Gordon Dining Roomu, All Meaia Bd s Board and Lodging 15a per week,—Moto ! the addreßß i Nearly oppoalto the Waltomatu and oloso to the Dock, Lower Albert-Btroet,—K, , Murdoch. Piynrletor. \*. ANTED KNOWN-Why go to towu V T whon you oan Buy Cups and Saucers from 3d: B.F. Cops and Saucers, 7a dtz; W, and Q.- Si 6d doz; Covered Sugar Basins, 8d; i Butter Pot.°, S3 ; Jam Dlsho*. 6d; Meat Diahps, 6d; Pnddlng Basin*, ii ; Pie 1 Isnes, id ; Toilet .'els 'S pieces, KO-vd blz'j), lla Gd ee>; (;cod Tumblers 3d; Mirror Looking Gl«Bse?, 8d; Ins ! (stem* boUlee). Id ; Egg Cnpß, i for 6d; largo assortment of Tnmbiers. suitable for hotel keepers ; alfo. Large Stook Wen and Women's, new and Second-hand dothtng, all equally aa oheap.-Noto the address: M JOSKPHSON, ppposite Btßt Hotel, Karanßftbape Road.



\ Wanted. si**/ ANTED KNOWN. -- Selling on, -| W Sailing o», Cheaper than over ! I have 31 ju-t opened a Large Assortment of Vat 63, Glass I "hades, fancy Uuode, P.atodware atd Cntlery - (mitable for Christmas Presents). Those wIU be ' Hold at nongiaorably less than town prices, in I intend to keop up my name for cheapness and quility combined. My orloaß fjr Chlni, Gliss ', and K&tthenwaro, of boet deßcrlptldnp, nre lower than U nsually bharged for auction bom lit rubbish. One vlnlt will enanro another. - Note the address: c. A. Hanmau, Kurangahopa . road, opposito Newton Hotel. ANT.D KNuWJX—Stirling iSiivor and Gold Jowallery.-Chai'los Kolsey and i Co.keep nothing except Real Sterling 611 rer and Gold Jowollory, and coneaciuontly guarantee everything. N.B.—Thoy keep no 811verlno or washed goods of any kind, no Abyreinian or Amorican Gold. Purchasers, thoremro, may bo Quito sura of what they aro buying.—Charles Kolsoy & Co., two doors bolow Morrins", Iron mongers. AS T El) KNOW B. _ SMVD TO SMITH & CAUGIIISY, 300 and 302, Upper Queen street, yon an ASSORTED PACKET OF 12 BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS CARD 3 (Post paid), for Is Cd. Over 8,000 to chooao from. WANTED KNOWN MRS. B» TTBUWORTH, MIU.IHBH, Ia Now Snowiso n, I arko Assonmont cf I.OMJUN AND PAUia MIL'.I«EKY, In nil tho Newest Styles Also, FKATHKHS, KLOWKRB, HIilBON?. SUIC^, LAOISfI, NWT3, SCO. Q U E X N~S~T R V, E T, Oppoßite the City Market. WANTED KNOWN.-CHEAP BOOTS 1 CHEAP HOOTS I FOIt CHRISTMAS, including Ladles' IClustio-sitlo Kid Boota, 6s Od; Ladfcs' Prizo Medal High Hool, High Lor, ITicnch Solo Sown Prunolla Boots, Bs Od; Ladlea' High Hool, Fronch Solu, JCvcnJiig BrcßS Sliobs, ds Cd; Largo lot Of Children's Dross Shoes, Biso G to 13, very choap; Infant.' Patont Lonther Klaatlo Shoea, with roaettes and buckles, 2s; Ladies'Patont Leather HUisUo Sllppcra, 2s 6d: Ladiea" Buff Slippers, 3s: Lfulica' Houao Boots, 2s Cd; Grand Line of Youths' Klastic-sldo Boots, 8s Od ; Gentlemen's Derby Cut Shoea (pur own mako), 10a. &c, &c; also, a job lot of Men's and Women's Boots (odd sixes), very cheap; about 60 gross of Leather Laces, which avorago 3fl inches in length, Id tho pair, or S)d tho doaon pairs; much cnoapor by tho gross.-W. Hi DAMPIER, Boot Manufao tiiror, la t« W.Johns tone, Viotoiias.root N. 8.: Plcaso obßorvo that W. 11. Dampicr is written at tho bottom of the shop-front. vyANTKD KNOWN-MUSICI »* MUSIC. MUSIC. Tho 65 coses just received from England in clude on immense quantity of Piano Music, making my Stock about Fifteen Thousand Copies, all ONLY SIXPENCE EACH, includ ing Sacred Songs, Sentimental Songs (English, Irish, and Scotch), Comic Songs, Dances, Pieces. Music in Books, &c, &c. Also, Ceerney's 101 Exoroises, Is; Heray's Tutors (tho new edition), 3a; Violin Duets, Is; Violin Tutors, Is; Violin ■ Strings (Ist, 2nd, 3rd, and dth), 3d; Superior do., 4d and 6d.—N.B.—A large quantity of tho abovo Musio for tho Piano nro arranged as Duots by tho celebrated Julius Benedict.—A liberal nl lowanco to tho trndo and profession.—DAM- PlEß'S Hobaon-strcet Shop. WANTED KNOWN—The Auckland Pantheon, opposito St. James's Church, Wellington-street, is Now Opon.—John East wood bogs to inform tho public of Auckland that ho has Just Openod tho abovo Pantheon with a First-class Selection of EDglish, Araeri oan, French,' and German Novelties (direct Importation per liermlono and Langstonc). con sisting of Fanoy Goods, Toys, Jewellery, China, Ornaments, Hardware, Crockery, Po/fumery, Brushes, Comba, Stationery, Glassware of every description: largo assortment of Beautiful Dark Marbled Glass—the only store in Auckland having tho samo ; magnillcont collection of Sea Shells from all parts of tho world; splendid collection of raro Engravings and other Pic> Utrcs, dillbront from any others cvoroiFered in Auckland; largo collection ot Books of ovory loscriptlon; and a great variety of quito Npw Novoltios. All Goods sold 20 to 30 por cent, cheapor than any othor houso in Auckland. Terms Cash. The trade, bazaars, and hawkors supplied. Largo Show Uoo'm. ANT_.D TO SELL CUKaP- Good Rice, Siba for U; Good Picklao, only 9d >o<r bntilo; While and Gold Cupa and ouucnrv, 9d ooob, Ha (51 tha doz : iipioiaolo. it, 3 f-r 2. Bd. WwU to 8 11 lot O\ ohn»p To\'i, for Chiisnuna uo o. from irt<i p ur iaaen; Tin toys, 29 61 to 7< por dozen ; Vlt In-.s. with camu and bos'* from Hi «•» asa: Toi Wutchte, wih j-iwola In thciu. only G<l: Mtuloil Popgui?. iU nnoli, 2- Hi tho 'okoii: SCO gio>» box's ot Pens, Id dot donjn, o»ly Cd tha ktom box; PonhuUors, 2a the Kruea, 2 oroaa (or & Bd ; ISO ceta of Whlto Jujs, !g tha Bet of 2; anothur l-»t of oheap SpooiiO', from 2d wi 2a; 12 dozon Klowor 'ot», omy ii oaoh; IS dotpn Sash Qnuhos, from 1\ to la G 1 ; 3 dozen I 'nnh Box>», from 2rt Cd to te Od j li diajn Larga Piotursi-. onl> fid each ; 21 dozen ■mall Piotnrep, onlr 21 tmoli. )a tho dr r.-n ; 6 dozon Ball>-ojo Lantomp, only ;od enoii. ca 6A the dozen; IS dc-on N»ll Bicjnoi 5 for 1«. 2 'ii the clozes ; 3 gross of t'trponWo P«no>is Id eaoh. lOd ton dozen; IS doyo« Vnsas. only 10d each, 2 for lt&\; targe Pictures, in Ul'.t Frames, only oa each, 2 for 9«; 50 d zon Wine H1«BS«», onl/ 3d each, InlMinr dozun. Bu In Hiiv. 25 doz^n Cut Sherry Wasse*. 3d eiof, 2< Od tte diz-in; 0 dcxen Stn«l Oolonrod Tumblora. only d, or lH 101 ttin rionm; 31 <tczan Larg) TurabUrs, 3d onoh. 2i 81 ilio iio«an; 13 dortu Engraved Otouuorr, omy Id Bd Oich, a Sd ihe p-iir; U'RO tIM IJC-anUvs, eEg'>ve<l, 3s oioh, 3s 6i fio pair: Br«a* Trayn. 10J Aid. 1b 8-1; lf|p"»e" »n 4 Flfiarca, under itlaai shado'. from 2a\ to Bs Od, nod a v&rinty of o'hfr thnirp. Uhilst-nas Hatdl-B 8 forOl.Ss box of 50, 3 toxea fnrfis Cd. ]">> in rime ana do not come Into — H. WATT. t-IH-atjeet. Yy A N T 15 D. W-XTKD TO SKUi, AND MUST BK SOLD, about £»,0 worth ot To"i s, they will bo sold very o«eap, n»xt door to Mr Porkinton, the artist, in Grc<y»troot: Pa>iar M»oho Tableß, otny 16'; To*M»ya only 2s 6d aid 63 6d tho Bet of «hi>e ; win uiah Ouv<ra, from 6' to 3a oaoh, 9as»t; I* txl and ia Toys will bo M>id for od, 3 for 2s ; Marbles 10 for 1<(; SOO boxm) Mttbloß (or 7d >o Is 2d a box; Jugs, 2s the set ot 3; Paus.lM a box; V«_holdrw. 21 the 6oz; Pprnga from Sd 10 G<: Uhitdren's TosEnt', from is to 3* 61; Toy Watohts, Sd and (U; Carving Knives a«d Forks, only la and la 0a; Bread Knives, Cd; Wine G'DSiSa. 1b 10d thedomn; Bread Trays, Od and Is; Oeoanto'S. 2a 61 and Sa 01 the pair: Small Tomb er«. 2d : Nail Uru.lus, Sd each. 5 for 1(, 2a per dozan; Kgg Hollers, 3d, 2j tha dozen; VleovaLnts, only 2-1 a Bit; Ballt-eie Lanterns, 1M; Flower Potn. 2a o»ob, 3a Bd tho pair lln Ouw, la Gd tho doz; Hat Hook', Id; B dtaen Vutohora' Kdlvob. from Sd to Od each ; Cruots, 9a Cd to MM; Small Trays, only 3d. Mesas to come to the Broy-Btroet »hnp baforn you buy olsawboro, ss I am in want of money u.idtho things mudt bo Bold.—if. Wiitts, Gruj street, noxt door to Mr Pnrklnton, the Artist, if lute?, 2s aad 2i Od: Oornotii, is lid and 3s fid; T'oiu, is tho dozon boxes. 12 dozen in a "ox; Toaoots with Motui Lids Is Od and it ; White n.ti(l Gold China Caps ana r<«,uco 3 3i Odtho doz; Pnwmr I»k6tands, only.id; Gecd Accor aiao-, 10s to 163. jEL W at t Si PITT-3T«EET. \\7 ANTED KNOWN. —PrintCostumep, V? in; stnff COBturaes. lfs to 255; Black S-tirj,lß 6d: Needier, Id t'-n paokot—At Dam p er's Ohrlntmas aejllng oIT. WakefMd-Jtreefc _i?O K.I I .—Wanted to Borrow, on first' fI class freehold security in tho country, high rato of interest.—C. Williamson, Land Agent, Vulcan Lane. *""WKLITeDUCaTED lady, recently eX. from London, offers a Oomfortabio Home and Thorough laatractlon In KniUrb, gjod Frenoh, and Mu«lo to a Gfrl, from 8 to 14. Beautiful »nd healthy f otslde pKo« ; moderate terms.—Addrots Mrs Foale, Palhla, Boy of leHnas^ GEWfTEMAJi. just from America, is open for Engagement for a limited time; well up in Poultry and Bee-keeping— late Secretary to Stato Beo-kespers' Association and Poultry Sooicty of Colorado, U.S.A.—Ad dress Robert James, Arondale, New Zealand. ffO MASTER BUTCHBUS.-A Situa- R tlon Wanted by ft Pir^tolnßS Butohsr.— A psly by letter T.H., Star Offlce. B~ RONNE* COAL CO. —20 Coal Minsrs.—2o Miners Wanted br above Company; psrmanent employment—Apply to Qtone Bros., Auckland, or Eenaedy Bros, Oreymonth. Tenders. *TIO BUILDBBS. Tondo-s are required for Addltlors to fhnrs ano BesidonFoii. Kar' ngahape Koo.il. reoelvable o"t> ti i p.m. SATUfIDAY, 30* December. Plans at my Office, Cußtcmhouoe-Btreet Wost. THOMAS HOLDKB. Arohlteoll. Meaicul. ARE you subject to Colds in the Head ? if so, tska Aconite and Bryonia alter nately a'dyauwi'l soon be oured, is each; ot GoodsOD's London Aroadc. K KPLEt; T JJXXBA6E Tho underalgned, AS AOKNT, has just opone In«Xa«.LLENT COKUITIOW the first shipment ot the following I— KKPLKB'S BXTRACT Off MALT, Large and Small Blzoa. KEPLKHS EXTRACT Off MALT, Wltb Hops KKPLER'S BXTBAOT OF MALT, With • HwoPHOßrnrrES. KKPLER'S KXTfIAOT OF MALT. Wlih Pmpsnrn KBPLEB'3 MXTBAOT OF MALT, With Ghbmioal Food, KEPLER'S EXTRACT OfT MALT, With Bisks' and Ibon, KBPLBB'S BXTBAOT OF MALT, With Oil and lodidic or Iron, Thß"Lanoet' Bays:—"Kepler Malt Extract Is very good, and may bo used with confidence." e©4ond Report of the Lancet" on the Keplor Malt Kxtraot I—Keolor's Kxtraot of Malt 1b aB distinct an advance in therapeutics as was the introduction of cod-liver all. It is one of our beat remedies for atonio dyspepsia, and is undoubtedly useful In consumption and othor wasting diseases." Agent yon AooKtANn— GKAVES Alt! KIN. KOBINSON-B "DOYAIi "OAKING "TJOWDEK, XV i> -V In Tins, ft. la; lib,. 2a. THE BEST AND CHEAPEST MADE. 1 TK-.DE To be had of Qrooera and Provision Dealers, or the maker, J W. KOBIJNBON, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST. MANUKAU KOiD PABSBXiI.,



For Sa'e. B/lOR S-LE, Cheap, Two good Iron , *_■ Tanks, with t»p« complete.-Apply to i I Wm. Loy», Bookbinder, etc, 3 floors above I'UkU Offl-e. jTROR SALE, Cheap, an Upen Sailing «/ Ko&t, 15 feat, wlih sails, oars, &o , oom plete; nowly painted, and in eoadorder.— Ap ply to Mr Sweeney, Conqueat Place. LaKGE SIIO^ and Four Kooms to Let in Groy-st.root; excellent position for busincsa.—O. \V illiamson, Estate Agont, Vulcan LttllC; FOR SALE, a good Water Engine.— Apply ThOßJis Holflcr, Cnncmhocse a^rect Vn.it. ' lABH-S FOR SALK,-J«st Unpacke?, tlie cheapest Pianos ever sold [iron frarno); oVcl'striihß German Pianos for £$3.— Now on view at Thos, H. Webb's, Oitk House. Itobson- Btrcfit (3 doors from Cook-atreet). "bj^OU IMMEDIATE SALE, on veiy JP o.My terms, ?0 Acres Bxoollent Lwd all in Rrtkss; Orohird 10 yea's old, woll witered J house, shod, end all buildings; school aud rail way station nnar >,t bani).—Apoly toTj Blu k, ; L'iugtoa Farm, "lunkau. or to F. J. Moss aad Co., l.nni Agoits, Aacklnt d. Hj\UK HALIi (AiigJcseastreot), Osmond «' Vi'ld—Hanflpomo Villa of Bix rooms i cup board, dri'Bßer, &o,; biy window, verandah hack and front, gas and water laid in.— D. F. IS vans, ltatnto Agont, Qut en-street, next " _t_£oJd"__ffico, Gil rkl- ALK, Welleslcy-strdot. Cornvyall Villa, new gablo end two-story villa, cdn; | taining C rooms aud kitchen ; register grates^ cooking stovo, &c; water laid in.—D. F. Kvans, I Kstato Aprcnt, O,uccn-6treot (next "Herald" (JflicoK Jfio'i) i SjiOß SA.L.E—Hacket-sticet, Poiisonby, H near'the beach—A Nice GaWo-eiid Voran dah Cottiiso of 5 rooms; Allotmonc OS x 100. For absoluto salo. No reasonable oiror refused. —D. F. Evans, Kstftto Agent, Queen-street (next "Herald" olllce. li'OK &ALK, — Perclval Parade, near S" Shelly Beach, Now and llancaamo Villa of i room** Eoullcy and pantry, fitted wllh ohelves, oupboardn, rcßiator, ovon, oln*, etc.; blck tilths, washhouso ; wall Or&lnnd ; splendid vlow of tho U-rbou'.—D. F. :vanb, Estate Ahobi; Queen-hU-jet. next " Herald *• otUoo. J^OK S4LE. William-street, Pretty V Verandah Cottage of 5 rooms and kitchen; register grato, Hall's patent oven, &c; nioo ?ardcn and aplontlld viow. Price, only i 3350.— ). F. Kvuhs, Eatato Agont, Quccn-Btrect (next ' Herald" oflice), FT'R "S 4 LE,~lJurleigli-Btreet, off Kybor Pass, Now Fivoroomcd Vorandah Cot ttifro; gas laid In; two tanlcs; nice nanion, well cultivated; easy terms.—D. F. Kvanß, Estate Agont, Qucen-stroet, nuxt" Herald " Olllce. 637 JjiOti SiLK (h.KMUEKA), New and a Hondsomo VilU Rasldenco of 8 rooms, bath-rootn, w^sh-houno, &«., about one aore ground laid oat In gardon aud orohard, a largo nunber of fruit trees in fnll boaring, dolighful Bltoatlo.n (overlookiiiit Hobeoo's tay). For absolute S*le, urn owner is leaving for tho Sooth, —I), y. Bvaoß, Kttato Agent. Quoou-Etrcot, next ".Herald" Offlje. IJIOR SALE (Pitt-street, corner tross. -- street), Hanusome vniu of fivo rooms, vo rundah, bow window,sable mil; u«a and watur Uid on ; klichoa. oven, ouoboarnd, t cutlery. &c A really nlca house. Piioo, only J8370. Terms o»ay.—D. F. Kvans. Kata'o Agent. Quoen-strcet (next "Herald" offloe).' 857_ |J\OK SALIf, Claremont-street, off Kybcr JJ Pass Road, Voranaah Cot'age of 4 ro'oma. almost new. fitted wlih ouptoafds, dreßßcr, &c,, staunohly built and thoroughly well llmshed, good well, ai'otmoat about 'iX x 120. Must bo bold, as owe or Is leaving for the South. Hiicp, only £.'120.-D. V. Krans, Kstato .Agont, Queen street, next Uer.ild Offlco. 6ja_ "ij^UR SALK, iinndsome Villa Residence » and Grounds, eituato at Carlton Gore Road and Seafleld View Road, containing 5 rooms, bosides Kltohen, largo servant's (could bo divided), b.th-room, wash-house ; flttod with overy convenience, Buch a3 ooppor, oupboards, &c, &c, grand corner, nice garden, pretty place.—D. F. Evans, Eetato Agent, next ''Herald" Oflice. G2B_ jU^OR SAt,K—Mount Albert, Now House V of five rooms, stable, plguery, fowl-heuse. &a, totctbor with tbont two acrv<a good 'volcanic land, partly cultivated, well watered und fiicooc,; oiiuntd oloso to Mount Albert Hull, } rIM, ooly £375.-n. F. Kv.oe, Kstato AB*nr, t)uoen-Btro«t, next " Herald. "Ollloe. 17\61i IMMEDIATE SALE, very deslr } ablo Villa ilcßldenoe and Rood oorner Allotment, 50 x IDO, tltuale r.*a» All Salnte' Ohurob. bntEg corner ot Ponto ihy Terrace and Hayard-Btroot; tho House is nlmout new. oun tolna lire ro-iii3 all In good'ofdor, and la fllted wllh oapboardd, roKkler grato, (tap, oven, etc.; wcioii-ebfcd, wash houso, fowl-boueo, oto. I have positive instrnntluan to xell, as iho ower Is loaving for »ucklanrl.—D. F. Wvane, Bftnte Agent.next " Horalt)," Queenetreet. No, 618 OR SALB, 71 Acres of TondTlitnated aVmt oett mileffom Htokca's Point Whs f with a grand viow of Auckland anditsba<bonr; would tu>lu oon of tha p-ouloat eatat^F in >ln province; In fact, sb H i>, i.ow almost in its natural atato, qoito a r>-rk within lteelc. Jt can not to anriiasted for position, at d tho quality ot the land is very K'Od. There are a few kaml trees, huh tl-tree, >nd other natural wood', whtoh shonld ho preoorved ; and It could with a amall oot'ny, be i^tarlo oho ot the meat beauti ful places around AuokUrcl. Lirno fro-h water htream rnnnin* Ihrounh tho propertr. Prlc, £15 per aoro -Apply to Wm. McLood, at Mr 7. Ha*kl6^_OUl£o. UlKh-titreof. Tp O~ X S A L U. THM FOLYNICiatAN CLT7B HOSKti. LHVUK^, FIJI. This Hotel is Bltuited In the oxitro of tho Town of Lnvukn, anrt from its potltlon oom m»fid« a good Uncle, ami will ba sold with nil Farntture and. Kltttrgs eotuplnto. Large lir.r and Billiard-room, with Alcook'a Table and re- QUi3lte«i—For par»)oni»Tß n"oiy to F. W .HOWARD. Btook ona CommißMon Auott, Cuatom honse-btreet K««; or, HtaSKKTII X AITKKN, Quono-st, I7IOR SALE (really ciWAf), Two J gooxl Fonr-ruvuel Cottaseu and liable, and good we<l, with large allotment, ia one of onr prlnolpM etroets; also, Two «ood Four roomed Cottages wlih Stora &c. con croC two Itord streets. »aot of which are only 15 mtnutcß' walk from Union Batik. Also, a nice kittle Karm of JO acres, all fenced and in Kraeß. Cot anu nnd-out-l)ulliln\ge; a bofuitltul stream of frefh wator bounding one aid" ot tl, good road in front, and 20 rolout^b' walk from railway at'itlon. — Apply ta John Bopnet, Houso and Land Agon<, No. 8, Qmon street. OATiiOiANDSr pjORTHOJTi!;. NSVER BBFORK OJFKRKD TO TH« PUBLIC. This flno Property, Bltuatf A U mllos from tho now wtiarr, Northoota. which haa been lub dlvlded into 23 lurga coottona ot from 1 to i\ aorcß in extent, )3 now open for a»l8 at very low prices, and on very easy terms A nvmoer of fiosootiona ar.i broiuett into cultivation and command extnnnivo views of Kangitoto and the LKke. As invoßtnionis. perhaps, it would be olllioalt to find moro eliglbloones,as Ihenlatrlc Is last rlaluK in pab'io estimation and within a abort period It must booonie a popular marine saburb, and a large inorease in values will tako place, morn especially as reßulnr and cheap Bteam catuinunlcation la being est&bllahrd. Thla la a Gkand oppontinity for aecurtng a few acres of lin<t inarlainglooallty wboreproDerty haa pit wis its a'lvouos, The IAnGK Na v> HOUSE with ovor aa aoro of garden, may be bought tor £250 and tho allotments &\ from £20 to J350 per ncre. bs agri<ed upon. The Property, wbioh la situated on t>o matn North Road, ia ■ well worth viewing. A largo Plin may now be eeon, and fnrtjio? DarticulaM obtained, at the nffloo ut J. R. KANDKUSUN, Land Agent 6, N.Z. rmurnnco Hnildlrßß. «/ OR laimcdiatc Sale, a 9-roomed House " with bathroom, coach houso, stable and man's fntso toict'ior w.th 6i acreß splendid laud. el\ in thcroUßh cultivation aad laid out lo garden, orchard, hi d grass: sltnato at tbo Lake, (our miles from Davonport Wbarf, oommßni ln|{O-ten-lvs vlo* s oC tbo Boa, as we'l »s cf the Like Pi'ion very low. May bo nnr Jhaeed alone, or with ?1 a-ras «r»nd land adjoining, well im proved, and f&olng tho Lake, lhe whole pra pe.tr hits chirms which cannot bs surpassed, and need's only to be teen to do appreciated. mmbdutb i> er»ESSMH will be given. MorT BB SOLD FORTaWITH.—ArpIy J. X{. BAND/R ---BON, Land Agont, 5, N 7n Inauranco Buildings Fancy Goods, &o. Selling Off Extraordinary. Bnslnceo calling us to England, wo are oompelle d TO SACRIPICE TDK WHOLB OF OUR STOCK, VALUE £4000, And coQjprißinu the most rariod asßortmentot Gooila in tho Colony, OVisR 1700 DISTINCT ARTICLES IN GLASS, CHINA, EA&THENWAKE, TABLE AND POCXIIT CUTLERY, ELKCTKQ PI.ATE, HARDWARE, lEOMMON^ OERY, BRUSHWAUB, VASES, & FANCY GOODS, In fact, tho thousand and ono artloles of domestic use and ornament. Tho public may rely that thin Is a POSITIVE AND GENUIHE SALE, Oaronlyobieetisa SPEED x CLEABAHCB, To Storekeepers and Hawkera this is a splendid opportunity. Hundreds of Trade Lots, also 57 Original Packages of Qlass, China, &0., must be cleared. THE BALE HAS COMMENCED, And will Oittlnuo until THE WHOLE! IS DISPO3BD Off. The DIREC^S~ UPPLY Store, 249, QOBBN - STREET) -n?.*"',-.•■<:').? *? v~ "r 0 ' uo '"rl": -



To Let, rjiO LfcT, a Four-roomed Cottaße, with I a wad well ot water.-Apply at Eowle'u Bakery, Newton Boad. r|>O LBTTaTßrick Shop and Dwelling In 1 Pitt-Btreet.-Apply to Mr Offer. Pltt-B reet. T~O LBT, Two New Shops near corner of Aberoromble and Symondn-otreet; gas nnd water 1 id on — inply H. Vanßhar, care of D P. Orchard. 18, New Zealand Incuranoe Bul'dtagg. ~K to LEV, tme or Two Furnished Bed- I rooms and Sitting-rooms, wllh übs of Kitchen s Bis and water laid on; pr.vate laoilly.-Mrs Koche, 2, Vmofnt-Btteat, left aide olf Cook-gtieet. rjiO LET, a well-finished Four-roomed JL Cottage, at Norfolk-street, Poneoaby.— Apply to Wiill&n Koaser, Cj-queet Plioe, far noll, Tino LKT, a 5 roomed Cottage in Prospect -8. street, oil King street, f oosonby ; every converrienoe j rent, 12a 6 >.—Apply W, G. Allen, Clarence-street, t onsonby. _____ rr.o LET, at Northcote, Furnished Apart- X meats, every facility for bathing,—Apply Mrs Denby, Post Offlco. Northoote. rpo LET, a Six-roomed House, City ? water and gas laid on, ten minutes from post offloe.—Apply STab Office. 'TO LltT, in Darnell, good 7 roomed f House; low relit to a good tenant,—W< and J. Frater, Qucon-atreet t ___ 'I^-O LET, VHm itesidences at Jutland 5 Road, Conquest Plaoe, Parnell: beautMnl view df tho harbour.—Apply to William Kosser, Builder. npo LET, Throe Rooms with fireplicss.— 1 Apply at Hoath's Store, Upper Queen street. 'T~O~LET, at Ko^cbank, North Shore, a * lfivc-roomcd Cottage; also, a Now Housoy 0 Rooms, large Concrete Tank<—Apply Thos. J. Harbutt, Rosebank, North Shore. rrio I- T, a Three-roomed Cottage ; also B a Five-roomed Cottage, both near Queen street.—Apply Mr Jas. livin, top of Wakefield- B_t_OO . S^O LET, a Cottage, in tobson-street. —vf. Folay. Orocer, Hobaon-atreet. fBIO LEr, a cbmfonable Houae in Angle* fl sua-stioat, containing G rooms, with gas and wat«r laid on, and kitoaen range.—Apviy to J. M. and J. Mosbray,-Lanft Akou(b, 42, Queen- tveot, 'f\O LET, or (case, Three la'ge We\v 1 Slops Vlctoria-»tro>t, Kis and water laid on, loan lease given tn suitable tonsn'.—H. Partlngton, La.d and Kitats Agent, Qioen 9'.reet. JO LET, College Koad (Lester Vlli*).— Ifandsomo Villa Itcaidonoe of 8 Rooms, Stable, Coaoh-houso, &o, Every possible accom modation. All in flrat-clasa order.—D. F. Evans, Estate Agent, Queeti-street, nest to " Herald" Offlce. /|O LET (in Brighton road, Parnell) a 1 B ousa o( Four Largo R joina and Boullery, co'oii'ilovon. water laid on. Rent moderate.— Ap£lj_BTA»_olHoo. r|>O LKT, a Ninc-roonifd bouse, corner I of Rusaoll and Tole-streets; also a Four roomed Cottage in Dublin-atreot.—Apply to W. Daw, Tole-street, Ponsonby. ri'O LET (Parnell)-A Gentleman's Resi l clence, containlvg 8 rooma; magnificent view of haibour; extensive gardens and, p'.oaaurogrounds. To ba let furnished (or a term ot 3 months.—D. tr. Kvans. Kstato Agent, Queen-Btreet(next 'Herald"offlce). '{■"O LET, in Richmond, thirty minutes' • walk from Queon-atreet, a 3-roomed Cot tage -with store attachod, a good woll of spring water, 3 acres of ground all under crop, a good orchard bearing heavy.—Apply Aurora Hotel, TO LEI' a Gentleman's Residence and Grounds, situate about one milo beyond Mount Albert. Homestead consists of hand some and commodious dwelling (0 rooms), bath room, stove, pantry, dairy, largo stable, buggy house, hay loft, &c-in fact, ropleto with every convenience an d out-ofllcos requisite on a gentle man's estate. Grounds, containing about 25 acrca, subdivided and boautifully laid out in gardon, paddocks, &o.: the whole comprising one of the prettiest places in tho suburbs of Auckland, and only about half an hour's drive from town.—D. F. Kvans, Estate Agont, Queen street (next" Herald 1. I IuRWJiR QUEUN *ND SduRT \J LAMD-H'i EETd. To Lot or Bell, tho halanoe.of my Loikq of rfil*> or Shop, corner of Queen and ShortJand gtteets, B. C. BKKENWOOD. J^O MERCHANTS AND DAIRYMEN, » To Let, a Farm at Mount Albert, 31 acres good volcanic ooil j good homostead.—Apply to vv. Lindsay, caro of Mr Pisgott, Insurance Buildings; O"~FFICE 10 LET.-ApplyatG.N.L.A. Rooms, Qoeco-stieet. EvONPOKT, S.ORTH SHOKB,- To Lot or for Bale, a 6-roomed CottaEO, now. In a Rood position.—Apply K. & It. Duder, Houre and Land Ag?nteL OUSES~TO" LKT, furnished andun fumlbhed.—Apply R. & R. Dnder.Honse -gonts. I'ovon-.'ort. - OKTHCOT*, Stokes's Point.—To'L^t, farnl'hsd. New House (eight roonit) close to "ithftvf.—Apply to Josiah juartln. Market Square. BAKER'S PREMISES TO LIST.—An Old E-.taWlshodßakury, of lD)o»motand <nu an<l bruiners premlKß. sltuatei in Viotmiv tt'eoi; nven newly ie-bniU aud water laid on, First-class opening.—Apply to Mr StevensOD, Nulsoa-streot. oorno of Ha&cr-itrcct. Meetings. AUCKLAND PHONOGRAPHIC SOCIETY. i Tho First Quartorly Meeting of Members will bo held in tho Tomperancc Hall Ante-room THIS (Tuesday) EVENING, 19th, at Eight i o'clock. Full attendance requeatcd. A UCKLAND BUILDURss1 ASSt'CIA- A Special Meeting of tho Auck'and Bnltdnrh' Mvoclatlon wlllba held at their Mown THIS Cncßdaj) KVJiNINB. Decembor 39, at 7,30 sharp.— #. Q. OONNOIiLY. Hrealdent. "rVTEW PRINCE IMPERIAL GOLD i3l MINING COMPANY (Limitsd). Tho Ordinary General Meeting Of the Com paoy Will he held on FttlD AY, tha 29th ln»t. at i ho hour of 3 p.m., in the Largo Ruora at tho New Zealand lnsu-ance Boildinns, Auokland. V. G. MAODONNKL.U Auofclanfl. Pea 18,18U Manager. a UCKLAND CHO«AL_" SUCIKTY. _». ——— FhEK PRRFORMANOE Ot HANDEL'S -M«aaiAH," in tho Chor»l Hall, on &VX- U'*Y AFT/CJINO'.IN, Deoember 21. Doors op:n at 2.39; to oommenoe at 3 o olonk. H GILFIOIiAN. jQW.Hon. Svq. Boots and Shoes. -«i Rls fl'K ND~OUS .AUVANTaGES ! a. TO BUYERS OF DOOTh AND SHOES. Before selling our Stock by Auction in Decem bor, it will be offered to the public at a Priok None can Compete with. Opened this week, about 20 TRUNKS VERY SUPERIOR QUALITY Of Ladies' and Children's English Boots and Shoes, viz., Ladias" Button, Mock Button, Kid, E.S., Derby and Button Shoes ; alsb Children's Kid Button Boots and Elastic Sides. Prunella and House Boots in large quantities. As an ex periment, and more espeoially to assist in selling our other goods, the above will positively be SOLD AT ACTUAL COST, Thus underselling the cheapest housa in the city. By Manufacturinpr and Soiling our own i Boots and Shoes, our Customers and Patrons socure tho profit that in other cases is absorbed by the shopkeepor and dealer. Besides guaran teeing our own work of superior mako and quality (hoping to soil a largo quantity),in many cases the price will bo ovon LESS THAN WHOLESALE. Please Note—Bluchers, Ts 3d; Watertights, 11s; Spring Sides, lls Gd; Derby Shoes, 8s; Canvas Shoes, 5s Od. A Call and Inspection courteously invited.and as all tho Stock must, and shall be sold, our oarliost patrons will secure tho best selection. X . A ROSSER, TOP OF QUEEN-STREET (Opposito Army and Navy Hotel.) p. H JS A P SALE or £7,000 WORTH OF £7,000 BOOTS AND SHOES. BOOTS AND SHOES. BOOTS AND SHOES. JTOR ONE MONTH> T. ELLISON, Having a Labqi Ov-h-Siocs of Boots and ' shoe 3, is determined to SELL OFF THE WHOLE STOCK FOR ONE MONTH, FOR CASH, AT 26 FUR CKNT. REDUCTION, TO M*k« Room fob Laegb Bbifmentb SSOETLY TO ARBIV?. SECURE YOUR BARGAINS IN TIME. LADIKS' KID BOOTS, 5,6 LADIES' KID BOOTF.-7/6 LADIKS' PRUNHLLA BOOTB, 6/8 LA.DIBS1 PRUNELLA BOOTS, 7/6 MEN'S GLOVE KID BOOTS, 10/. rX\ Ellison, BOOTMSKER AND IMPORTER, I 71, QUBKNSTRKET.



Public Notioeei^ P B O F E RT V TAX. The attention of Property Owners la requested to the nntlos previously published in that state ments of Droperty for the jour coinmoncinl? Ist April, 1883, are to be aont to the Offloa cf tne Property Tax Commissioner, Government Bui.dlnes, Wellington, on or beiore WJEDNKt- DAY, Jo:h Deoamber. . Forms may be obtained from Assessors, or at PcstOmce,. ~„_„*,_, Property Tax Conimlteioner. Government Buildings, Wellington, 2nd December, 18:12. /"VPENISGOFTHE NEWUEFRttSH- U' MENT ROOMS, NORTH SHORE. Adjoining R. and R. Dudor's Store, undor the Management of MR HENRY FORD, where Refreshments of all kinds of the very Best QuaKty, consisting ot Ten, Coffee, Cordials, and Confectionery, 'will be supplied. Pionics and Parties supplied at the Shortest Notice/ This is an accommodation which, haa beon long felt wanted in this place, and it will be ILF.'s constant study to attend to the wan of his patrons. _ __ TUT O X I C B. On and aftor this date It. P. HoWs 'Bus will leave Auckland for Onehungaat 11 o'clock every Night (instead of 7 p.m.), tiU the end of January, R. P. HOLLIS, Proprietor, BIKKBNHKAD. — Snnnyside Straw berry Gardens. Tea and Refreshments. I^OXIGE OF PAKTKJiKbHIP. The undersigned have this da;' entered into Partnership as Civil Engineorsancl Surveyors. ' .„. '~, JAMES STEWART. (Signed) ASII L E Y J. HUNTER. Shortland-streot, December 1,1582. CHRISTMAS, New Year and Birthday Cards, a beautiful ataorttnent; W£lllD£ Desks from Cs 64; books. Albums, andiuncy Statlouory, suitable for Gifts, for sale at B. White*, stationer, corner ot H;gtHrreet ana Valoan Lane. SUCCESS GOLD MI« IffG COMPANY (LIMITED). Mr J. M, Maodcnild has been app: iated Legal Manager ofthe above Company. Office; Queen-street, corner of West Queen- Btr6Btl JNaKIRICWCO'J. Chairman. Pccamfrr 15,1882. QUKBJEY HILLJS JSSXATJS. NOTICK TO BT7RVBYOKB AND CIVIL • PREMIUMS of £100 AHio £50. The above-mentioned Premiums will be Riven rospeotlvoly for tho floßt. and the Next Best, Approved Designa tot Subdividing tbo Surrey Hills Kstate. Full particulars on application to Mb. Rost, Sooretaiy, Auckland Agricultural Company Limited), Shortland-streei. Auokland\ Bth December, 188?. f^i EE AND POTTER, Coach Builders \JT Grey-street, Auotland.-N.13.: Iron-bark Shafts. Spoken, Felloes, Blua Gum and all kinds Ot Hardwood, at Lowest Market .Prices. FINE3T BOTTIiKD ALK A!*D STOUT, WIRES AND SPIRITS, SOPPLISD IN MIXED DOZICMS. AUSTRALIAN PKIZK WINKS, IHI.AKD LIMITJUICS, /EIUTKD WATSBS, COIWIAW, &0. WINES AND SPIRITS (BK3r BRAND*). N.B.—Town Prioce. J. PEEL & CO., Wine, Spirit, Alb, and Poeter Bottling Store, VICTORIA ROAD, eIOSO to Victoria Wharf, T. & B. C OOK X, 44 AHD 46, VIOTORIA-BTBEE Factory : Elliott-street]1 Having oompleted the arrangement of tholr Now and Extensive Premises, wrJoh are fitted with every appliance for the despatoh of Bast nous. Invite tho attention of Ladies and Gentle men FURNISHING to ihelr Large Stock ot Drawing and Dining Room Eiultes Brussels, Tapestry, and Kldder Carpets Jron Bedoteads. Wardrobes, Drawera Tables. Cheffonlera, Slde-Boaida Msttraseßs, PaUlasßes, PiUowu Bolsters Toilet Ware In great variety Linoleum, Flooroloth, Matting Hearthrugs, Wool Mats, Coooa Mats Chimney and Toilet Glasses Gilt Cornices and Cornice Po' oa Verandah. Vonotiaa. and Roller Blinds Cone, Folding, and Chlldrena' Chairs Hall T»blos, Hat Buraas, Hall Chairs Kitchen Tables and Kitchen Qhalra Kvory Artlolo Guaranteed, and Prioos Reduaed to the Lowest Amount, consistent with Best Quality in Materials and Wor kmannblp. T. & H. COOKK, ; VICTOBI4. and Elliott Streets, TW" O T 10 E. BKKS WAX I BKHS WAX! Purchcssd In any Quantity for Cash, Burors Of Fnogus and Muntz MetaL Having pnrobasnd in China fi l'lno JBHOrt mem of Teas himself, JAMHS AH KKW can confidently reoommend them, wail trusts that all his old Customers, and the Pobllo generally, will avail themselves ot this splendid opportunity and oall early to buy his Superior Congou, Best' Flavoured Kooloo, Sbouohong, and various Mixed Teas, suited to every tatte: He has also on hand Japanese Ware, Pceiierved Ginger, Crooseryware,- Silks, Handkerchiefs, and other commodities too numerous to mention. Note the Address :- JAMKS AH KKW & CO,. 231, Queou-atieot, COMPULSORY SALE OF CUTLEKY. \J t THOMAS SAMUISL 18 NOW SKLLIN3 QBVP THB WHOLE OF HIB STOOK Off CUTLERY, Consisting of— BKST IVORY TABLK AIID'DESSERT KNIVKS LOOKWOOD AND JOHNBON'3 BEST POCKET KNIVES BLKCTRO - PLATED FORKS, SPOONS, CRUETS, &C Large Lot of the above Goads j ujt Landed, and must be Sold at any price. ■ THOMAS SAMUEL, 18, QUEEN-3T. (opposite Town Clock). YISITOKS PAVING A VISIT OF INSPKOTION to J^ O O X V Jif O O X Bhould go along the i ireeta laid out on the right hand Bide ot Mount RoskiU Rand, and after walking from 200 to 310 yards, they will oomo npon a PLATEAU ot LAND, Unhquaubd in QUALtTT. HIGH ABOVK AIL THK SOR hOUNDING COUNT/iV, mv COMMAND ING VIKWS MOT TO UK BURPASSSD IN BEAUTY. F. G. EWINGTCIN, E3TATK AGENT, KBXT " HBBAI.D." mE A CHER'S PORE OLD HIGH LANO WHISKY. ARCS. AEROL & SON'S &LLOA ALBS A»D POBTEB, &C." H. D A V I S O W & C 0., QUEEN-STREET (noxt Waitumata Hotel), Auckland. Wm. JMcArthur & (Jo,, AUCKLAND. r \ TO DKALBRS IN FANCY GOODS, KARTaBNWARB. CHINA AND QLA AND OENBRAL STORKIEaBPKSS Plala and Fancy Stationery Perfumery and Toilet Soaip« Brushware and Combs Table and Pocket Cutlery K.l\ and B.M. Oooda Iron Bedsteads MirrorC and Fanoy Furnlturp Clooks, W atohos, and Jewellery Tobaooo, Cig&rs, and Pipes Mubloal insirnmenta Karthenware, China, and 'SlaM Vaßes, Flowor-ntands, &c Parian Ware, Ploturee Purses, Hand Bans, and Eaaketa Criokeilng Appointments Lawn Tennis and Badminton Archery and Croquet Indoor Games, Toys, &c NOVELTIES FOR CHRISTMAS. City T a Ma b t;- WHOLESALE AND RETAIL OROCBRY AND PROVISION STORK. Victoria and Albert STBEaTS. OX SALE-- Choice New Seasons Teas Finest Mountain Coffea Finest New Ffnitu Casterimry ISaeon and Hams Canterbury and Wairoa Cheesa Cordials, Sauces. Pickles Confectionery, Blsoalts, Coseques Cigars, Tobaccos, etc,, etc., etc. la Quantities to suit Pnrctrassrs, at Wholesale



Pubic Notices^ "0 H 0 PitRTY TAX ! Property Tax !— JL . Wedneeiay next positively last day to aend In return?. PetalHes will beeoforoßQl I fill In tbe formß tor Ip.—T. B. Banniford, Uppac QUeon-stteet. A» Camp be 11, BOOKSELLER. QUEEN-STRBRT, Havlntr re:cntlv extended hla premlaes. Is now able to Exhibit his Stock ot Books, admitted to be tho moßt varledaelaa ion of any shop in town. CURIcJTHAS CARDS, from Id to 2s. VIOrORIA AND OTHER MUSIO. AND BTATIONJIRY. IMPOUNDED, on the 17th day of Deoambsr. by the Hanger, 1 Ked and White Heifer, b-andsd Eh on rump, H on baok; 1 Wbl c Helfor, with few spots, braudod H on back; I Brown Maro, 2 -nhice hlad foot, white streak on head. S on shoulder, for trespassing on tho Mount Albert Koid; and, In default of hQlug released, the above cattle wIJ be sold, at the I'ubllo Pound, Mount Albert, on the Ist any of January, 18iU. 0. J. SMALL, Pjund-treeper. rjpHE NOKTHERN BOOT AND SHOE JL MANUFAOTOKTNG COMPANY (LI MIT a D). 3000 Reserved Shares of £1 o&ch now paced in the market. Amoui.t paid up, 12a 6d per share; bonns. 7a 6d per shore; total. 15a. Par ment: 5a per snare on application, balance (10a per eliiut) in foar equal monthly psymests. Applloatio-'S for Bbur.s as above wtu bere colvad by any of the membera ot the Brokers' AsaoolatlOD, or by the Company's keoretary. at 17, Wynahamstrcet up to Jannary JTth, 1883. »nd will ba dealt with in the order they are re ceived.—3y o'dcr of the Dlreotnrp. THOM/-S MODwSO.v, Seoretary. Auckland, December 9,1882, TTNION OIL, SOAP, AND CANDLE <U COMPANY (LIMITED). MANUFACTUBKRS OF COMMON AND TOILET SOAPS, CANDLHS, PEANUT, AND OTHER LUBRICATING OILS. f oap and Caiv'le Wci-ka: Pay neli. Oil Works: Customhousk-btebkt West. Warohonso ana OfflooB: Lowaa AtßEaa1 STREET, " Cash Porohasera of Tallow and Kouan I?at. Delivery taken at their Parso'l Worka or Wtireliouso. arar s jmerfca. TO-NIGHT. Q rlulaTSW g TO-NIGHT, ONK ONB THEATBIOALS S BILLING. SHILLING. St. Jamics's Hall, BOMBASTES FUIUOSO ! MERCHANT OF VENICE ! " - SLASBER AND CRASHER! S(o Programmes (Freo In l?all), KFFICIKNT ORCHBBTBA. «»- ONE SHILLING ! S» "DAPTIST CHURCH BAZ4AR. The UDNCiIRT which has been (by mistake) advertieodfor TBI3 EVHNINS, ehouldbo for TO-MORROW (Wedaeßiar) HiTENINO. PwSTPOWEMENT, OTAHUHU. — The Concsit to ba Rlvon In Otahabu Hall on Boxing.Night ll unavoidably postpone! U definitely in oanasciuesca 01 the illness ot two Of the perform?rs, PXCELSIOR, CODGF/No, 2, •T" N.Z.0.G.T.-A PICNIO in . connection with the abovo Lodge and their friends will be held at Howard's Paddock, Jvorthoote, on bOXING DAY. Decomber 23, 1882. Steamer to leave the Wharf at 9 a.m. Double TioSets, in clndintt Boat Fares and Refreshments, 6s; Single. Za Od; to be had of the Co lowing mem barn of Committee :-Bres. Anderson, Forteous, Pitkeliblr, and Maokie.—S. 0. Maobib, tieo. T AXE DISTRICT CHURCH. ON THURSD *Y,~DKciiMBKR 2(et, ISB2, A pleaeing ILtiterUinment will take place at the LAKB DIBTBICT SOHOOI-ROOM, On behalf ot the fund for the erection of the above churoh. Reoitatlo&s will be nivon by T. L. Whlto Keg., and sotga and Mnalcal Per formnDCßS by noTeial Indies' and gentlamen. I'he Concert will be opened by Me;era Birtley Droa.at7.3o. Admission! Adults, la; Chlldreu.Ca.' ST. DAVID'S PRESBYTKKIAN CHUUC9, UPPKK SYMONDS S MIEST. A OHm&T&fAS TKSB & KNTTKRTAIN MBNT will b3 bald, for the Funds of the Chnroh, on TaDUSDAY KVUNISG. Decem ber 21st, 1832. in St. Seuuiobro's Boboal-roun, Synionds- street, oommencinK at 8 o'clock. Admißß'on. Jp. Sporting. ELENSVILLE TURF CLUB KA.OKB, TO BK HSLD ON MONDAY, 29th JANUARY, 1883. SSttWABDB: Mr J. Cnnd Mr W. Jones Mr W. Scort Mr Curtla Moore Mr V. Moheod Mr Jdo. alat'er Mr J. Mobcod Mr w, Parser Mr H. P. Kavanagh Mr W. W. Naughton JuDGa: Clbkk of tmk Soalks : Mr J. JMolJouald. i Olb'jk of the Coubsb : Mr F. K^Taoagb. Startbb; Mr tr. J. Vtrooe. Handicafpeb: W, Perotvat, Krg. let Race.—Maiden Plai? of 30 sow., for horeea that hfi.v« never won an advertised raoo. Dlß tmioe, ij miles. TPolght for age, Kntrance, 20a. and 20-i»t post. 2na Race -Publicans' Pubse Handicap of 20 bovh. Distance. \'i mi'ef. Nomination, 20?, and accepttnce, 2j<j. Hecond horse saves his stakes. 3rd Raoe.— Handicap Huedle Back of 40 eovs., with sweep of '& puvm. eaon; the amount ao oroing to go to scoond honse. lJintnno--. 2 mlUe. Nomination. 30*, and acctptarO9,3l)B. 4th Kace.—Helensville. Handicap of 85 sovf. Second horse to receive 15 cave. out of the stakes Dletsnco, 2 mile?. Nomination, lUb; aooeptanco. 60b. Sffa Kaor".—Bushmen's Pubse of 25 aovs. Die ■ tanoe, 1} miles, (Tor boraea tUo boia llda pro -1 perty oc settlers residing north oc tho Wbau. Nominatint), srs; acopponoe, 200. 6th Race.-CoNSOLATiON Handicap of 10 bovb. Dltttauco, lmllo. it-tmnoa, 208. CONDITIONS. Qualification. 208. i )n all oases the decision of the Etowards to bo final. All Nomination? for Handicap Rants to be in Mr Perolvnl's Office. Auckland, or Secretary'?, Helansvllle, by 8 p m. on JTRIUAY, Jan. 5,1883. Weights tn appear on G; coral entries and acceptances on JOSKPH GBIFFITHB, Hon. £«o. Eegistored) TyiLL CLOSE (Registered Letters } v* ■{ Letters Accepted. ) 17tii Fjebbuasy, 18SS. ( Accepted. 12,000 Members at 10s. DUNBDIN RACES, 218T FEBRUARY, 1883. DONEDIN CUP. I CASH AWARDS. 57 Nominations. First .. ~£l2OO 6at £100 .. «500 Second .. .. 600! Sat SO .. 2aO Third .. .. 3001 Wat 25 .. 250 Startors (about 9) 500 1100 at ■' 10 .. 1000 Non-Starters (div.) 11501 SO at » '.. 250 £37501 ,62250 227 PRIZES. Each of tho abovo distributions are drawn soparato'y, as follows:—The Cap is first drawn, after which tbe numbers are replaced in the box, thus making the 12,000 again complete, whon the drawing of the Cash Awards Is pro ceeded with in the same manner, thus making six drawings, and giving each ticket a chance of obtaining Six Prizes. Hease send P.O. Order's or Bank Notes, but P.O. Orders preferred, as in the event of loss or miscarriage they are trace able, Country Cheqno3 must have Is exchange added, and should bo certified by bank as " correct," which ensures immediate attention; otherwise Tickets will not bo forwarded till payment is obtained. By Letter Only, with two "Stamps enclosed, and addressed : ADA MANTUA, Care of Mr Abraham, Box 351, Post-office, Duncdin. Musical. ■piANOS ! piANOS ! GERMAN HANOS, FRENCH PIANOS, ENGLISH PIANOS* Just Unpacked, Worth Looking at, skcond-hand coitagr piano, j313. Pianca Let on Hlra t or— CONCERTS, PARTIES, So., from .lOa^d INSTRUMENTS TUNED AND REPAIRED Note beAddrees- THOMAiS H. WEBB, OAK HOUBK, HOBSON-STREET 'Three Doora from Cook st.



Anotlona. 8. TOHKS, E. O. OABB, AD. TONU TO«MO X B O W, At 11 o clock. VASES. TOYS, PLATEDWARB, FANCY SOAPS, PERFUMERY, &c, &a, &a. CHRISTMAS GOOD!?. I B, TONKS & CO. WILL sell To-morrow (Wednesday), the 20lh instant, at 11 o'clock, g CASKS VERY HANDSOME VA9KB. 6UITALK FOX CHRISTMAS PRESENT?. J^ CABB3 TOYS AND PKRffUMSRY, FANOJT SOAPS, PL4TBDWABE. &a., &o,> &o, B. TONKS.] CAbb.] fB. D. TONKS. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21. CHINESE VEKANDAH BLINDS, CHINESE VJJRANDAH BLINDS. CHINESE CANE CHAIBS. B. TONKS & CO. WILL Bell on Thurnday, the 21st inst., at 11 o'olooh, /~IHINK3E VKRANDAQ BLINDS, {com i to 12 feet wide gQ OABBS OHAIR9, LOUNQEB, VBBAN. DAH CHAIRS • DRAWINa-RCOM OHAIR3 &o. f &a, &o. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21. CHRIST M~A 8 FRUITS CHRISTMAS FRUITS. rr»RADE SALTS OF CURRANTS, fl." Eieaws, English Crushed loaf Pnw, Lobster, 0. and B. VJnf gar, Corn Floor, Paper uaes, B. and B. Vostae, D.and M. SI IOkiDR, AT 11 O'CLOCK A.M. B. TONKS & CO., Auctioneers. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28. "Ipr AMERICAN, CHURCF, PAKLOUR ORGANS (From tbo Celebrated BILL ORGAN CO.», Noted for ihbub Ppbixy of Xose. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, At 12 o'clock, WITHOUT RESERVE. , .- B, TONES & 00., Auctioneers. TO-MOKKOW. HANDY STBaM LAUE Off. E, & A. ISAACS HAVE received instructions to sell by cotton, at their Btorea, Quaan-etrect To morrow (Wednesday). 20th lust., at 11 o"q!ook. A S'E AM LAUNCH, with boiler, engines. &o ; in good order, well found, and cully hanilel by amateurs. . . *■ -. E. & A. ISAACS. .Merchants and Auctioneers, TO-MORROW, NOON. CHRISTMAS SAIi E OB1 . . FRUIT, From America, Nelson, Whangarei, Mango pa), Walkitto, So. AT ARTHUR'S MART, TO-MORKOW, NOON, APPLfcS, PLUMS, PEARS, GOOSE BERRIES, CHERRIES, &0.,. &c, &o. y 10 BE SOLD BY AUCTION. THURSDAY, DECEMBEP, 21, At 11 o'clock a.m. BY ORDKB OF THE MOBTaAOBK. R. ARTHUR HAS been instructed to sell by auction, on the above date, , - That VALUABLE BLOCK OB" L*ND AT TAUPIKI, comprising Hart of Allotment W. and containing about 37 sores. This property la opposite the Wnlkato Coal Mines, has frontage to Groat South Hoo/I, OIOSQ to Walkato Klver, been pat tly fenced, and will out up to ad van* toge. • ■ ■ , , • ■■. ';. ■' •' Fall particulars upon application to Mr. W '. Thorne, Boiioitor; or to tho Auctioneer. THURSDAY, NOON. HOLLOWARE! : HOLLO WARE I Ex Margaret Galbralth, from London. TO BJE SOLD BY AUCTION,. R. ARTHUR f WILL sell by auction, at his Matt Qaeen-gtreet, In tbe Hollowara an. Earthenware Department, on Thursday next at 12 o'clock noon, j/CSj 3 TIERCES HOLLOWARK / \ from irirßt-ola^a Factory; well-as \ T / eortel Saucepans, UoHtre, Tea V/ Kettles. >, N ' z - : ■ Aiao> ■ Xxt\ 1 HOG3HKAU BOILKRS, FRY \ N / PANS. MILK PANS, £0. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 98, AT NOON. TENTS. TENT S. R. 0. GREENWOOD \\r ILL sell by auction on Saturday next 7 T at coon, on' the neoUmatloD. opposite Messrs BhrenMods't Lower Qaesn-itreet, 8 TENTS (various) complete, with Polee, Pegs. Ropea, &o. 'I Gipsy Tent 8 x 10-Bft hlfjh, 3ft walla 1 do. 13 X ;<)- 9ft high, 3£6 walla l do. n x i2~g;t biKb, 3ct walla lOblongTentlOx g—Lieed complete 1 do. 12 x W—linoi corapleto : 1 do, U x 12-Lined oamplow X do. 12x10 ; 1 Circular Tent 10ft diameter, lined com -1 plet« 5 Oamp Badßteads, I Hamper ot Camp Cook* Ing Utennfla , The above are specially adapted for exonntlon ' latft, suitable also (or plonloe, cricket, lawn tennis, or croquet clubs, being Hunt, very dot* able material, and elegant, . THURSDAY, DKUEMIfISB 21. LADIES' AND GBNT&' DIAMOND RINGS, r GBNTS' GOLD WAICHEB, " LaDIES' STEttLIKG SILVER BKACE LETS, INLAID, GOLD STUDS, NECKLETS, ELECTRO.- PLATE. GABRIEL LEWIS _" HAS received instructions to sell, at fats ..rooms (epjjoslte Messrs Thornton, Smith and Firth a Mills), Lower Queen-street, on the above date, at 11 o'clock, A SMALL OOJSSIGNMRNT ot ABOVfI, all s j , FIBST-OLASS GOODS, and SUITABLE ) .FOR CHEIBTMAS PRKBBNTB AND . NEW YEAR GIFTS. A CONSI6NMBNT OF HANDSOME , BRONZB WJRB3 (Varlouß).