The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XVI.-No. 3,848

AUCKLAND,- N.Z.; FKloAi;, DKCEMBEK 15. \HX%.

(Published Daily)

PRICE : ONE PEMY



ahipping, PACIPIU MAIL STKAM.SHIF CO. ' THROUGH THB UNITED STATHB OV AMKRIOA, VTA HONOLULU. TO GRKAT BRITAIN. Under Pohtsl Contract with the GoTernmentsot yeW/SBolWjfl and New South Wales. " " Date ot Uateofoall eta™* To^^gJ^aJ^^ '... elßoo. OltyofNow Xork 5.400 Moroh 5 Jan. 2,1883 Olty of Sydney _ 3,200 Jan. 8.1883 Feb. 27 Wtralln _ _ 3,200 ireb.3.Uß3 Maroh 37 Z;alandia_ _ SACO -«pn12.'83 Jan. 80,83 Haasonßera booked tnruugh to Liverpool, London, or Paris, via the groat Ovorland Roads tif America, and the Steamers of the Atlantic lluoa feoiu New Xorlr. FARES. _ .. - - «<l aaa upward* Bieerara ~ _ „ _ fS37lOa ■ B"ln>t-o£ißßto9anffr»noisoo_ »110 . Steoraae .. - _ - £36 Throush Cabin Passengers are permitted to Uy over at Honolulu, or any of the oitios of the '. United States, not to exceed alx months. SOUTHKaN PACIFIC ROUTE. . Passengers to and from Europe may ( witbous ' exTBA aosT, avail themselves of the Sodihbrh ■ PACturia Railroad and Its oonneotlons, thereby ivoldlngthe winter ooldof the Northern Route j srid for an additional ooßt of 821 may go to New Oiloans and thence throuith the Southern States lo Now York, No Shipping Orders will be Issued after 1 p.m. on the day before the Bailing of steamers for S.in Franoiseo, For freight rates and all other information »pply to raog( QAMBLK> Aoent Lower Oueen-atreet # 4k. i-jsalfl "*P LONDON. I?f;i|||B^ OIUSNT~LIHS. >swMla jh S following ataanwhips to -1 jnrlns to She Orient Stoam NaviiraUou Com. pur (Limited) andthe Paolflo Steam Navias tian Company, will lears SYDNXT at Ike v odermentlonoa dates for MKLBOURNR. ADKIiAIDK. and LONDON, rla Sues Canal and Naples. Bt6amer. IRegTrbn'gel Date. OBIHINT__. 5i2i3l • tleoem. 23 OHiMBORAZO.- 3,800 Januar* 6 JOHN KLDKR.._ 4.200 January 20 3OKAT *..... 4100 February 3 OUZOO. — 3610 H-ebruaryl7 OOTOPAXI. ~ 4 600 Maruh3 Ann ins dsrnce will ue umintamea dj ma oe vliie steamers at lnterraU ot a Fortnight. yaws to London, Uto TO BOineaß! Canal unes. Bs. Psroala booked throosa to London. p&BMngera can book lr.jm AiMklana at a thronsh rats to eovor Iniercolonial tare and to BSaureßpeolalaarantages. Ualoon pasaengera are allowed to break their 1 onrney. Fatsagea ttum London ona be RtontsA In AaoWsnil. For plans and toll p&rtlculaiu, apply, In Lon- Aon, to B. Qreun * Co., and Anderson, Ander son & Co., Joint Mannaora of (he Una) or to the Agenta In A-aoklnnfl, UNION BTBAMSHIP 00. OT N.X. a,lviTEH>. ciuson-fltroet, ''» I TNION STEAMSHII' U COMPANY OF NKW i< Sj^-J ZKALAND (Limited). I S */f^ o) J't~4"-»*£ Time Tabik j; DhCEMBKF, 1882. FOR TARANAKI, NBLBOW. PIOTON, WKI LINQVON, LYTTKLTON. AND WK3T OOASV fOKT'J (FROM MANHIEAUI. Steamer. Date ot Sailing, Latest Train. Taiaroa Tuosday, 19.1 p.m. 12 noon Wanaka Tuesday, 29,9 a.m. — ?~OR OWB'JBNK. NAPIKR, WKLIiINttTON. LYTTKLTOS, POUT OH4.LMSR3, AND BLUFF (FROM APOKLASD). Hotomahana 1 Thurtday. 21, noon I — RoTOijWi I Satnrdty, 23. 6 p.m. I — ■ FOR MBLBOCRN«. VIA 3OUTH. Rotomahana I Thursday, 21, noon I — *Tb »NAn | Thnr3day, 28, poon I — 'Calling at Miirord Sound and Hobitt FOR GI3BORNU! AND NAPIKR. Hotohua | &ttnrdar. 2", 6 p.m. | - FOR BYDNKY. R^OABOOMA I Toesriay, 86. 5 p.m. | — "*ffOR~BOBaKLL AND KAWAKAWA. ROTOMAHANA | Tuetday, 19. S p.m. I — you i^gyusA and buva, Hseo I Wed., Jan. 10.5pm| — (Careo ull nooa). bt Cargo must be booked and alongsldeTWO HOURS oefore adverUaad time of departure. faasags Hokow mast ba tskaa at tho Uoro 3*n;'a Ufflos, . - "■ Darlnj? December, January, and February, Return Tickets will be issued over ttioCcni pany'a New Zealand lines, and to and fro». Anstralla, at specially Re-iuoflo Rates, available tor return until 31st Maroh, 1893. Ai.->LI»P-5 UCBuutt, UJ3, Uueon-sl.-ee'. ,-, htfam to TBAMEB O (3onnent!ngw)th ■fiWsMg&. lirvaasrir^Mßßs- ' shISHMIJBj'waJTK&AOK! V*4iKi TB AKOHA GKILDFIKLDH, MOR; M\'BviiiJ. WAITOA PLAINS. AVaiißAtf /HO S-CWrBB* aSTTii»MXHX. Tr«E Table. S.S. ROTOMAHANA AND P.?. ENTERPRISE KO. 2 FROM AUCKLAND! : | KOTOMAHANA. KNTiUPRISE, Friday Uafternooa 12midnight Batnrday 15 afternoon — ~ FROM THAMES: ' j hOTOMAHANA. I KNTKBPiUBB. Satorday I 3 morning I U night FARBH mimiXi- Saloon ... •• ~ " S M Steerage - - - - -, M No cargo receivea for Rotomahana within ra'ian-hour of advertised time of leaving. W»l CTopoaßible lor shipping, oarryiaic. or Oil jßsrsdns «▼• «<»*• FRASBi & TIVNB, Agents. M A N U X A U' TIME-TABLE-DECEMBER, 1882. Leave Onehunga: Leave Waiuku! Dde * Dec. IG-Saturday. 9 a.m. 16-Saturday, 1.30 p.m. 18-Monday, 10.30 a.m. 18-Mpnday, 3 p.m. 19- Tuesday, 1 p.m. 20-Wednesday, 6 a.m. 22^ Friday i p.m. 23-Saturday, 9 a.m. 25_M»; S™k jB-Monday. lfc» P.m. 27- Wednesday, 7 a.m. 27—Wednes,, 11.30 a.m. 28-Thursday, 7.30 ajn. 28-Thursday, 11 p.m. 30~Saturday, 9 a.m. 30-Saturday, 1.30 p.m. Leave Onehunga on Thursday, at 8 a.m., for Manukau Heads, except in Christmas week, when steamer will run to tho Heads on Friday (instead of Thursday^ barrbroWNj Managing Director. A^ra- TIHK "NLY DIRECT I^^^ I STEAM COMMUNICATION «®i^e'TO TE AROHA, MORBTN SVILLE, MURI WAITEKAURf, THAMES, AND WAIHI. ■ S,S. EUBY . ; (Captain G. H. Rolton). Leave Auckland-Thursday. 2.30 p.m. Connecting with S.S. WaITOAAND HUIA. No transhipping at the Thames. Fares. Tn Paproa—Single, 10s; Return, 15s. ToTe A?Sha-slngle, If, Return 255. Freight through to Te Aroha, 26s per ton. «reign*. b BRIGGB, Agent. -SVjfe. aTBAM TO LONDON. PKNINSHLA^ *&ffisk&. STBAM S^aea'to^ynfonttfa^a London asunder Steamer. | Sydney, Melbourne SSrtst BBsflrßtiand BM seoond-olaas. Passen- Sen UoMng ;at Auckland aeenre special advan lot tnrthsr purtloulaHi respecting paasags money and trelgnt apply to money OBUIOKS3ANK 18, Queen-BtreeJ. Ancklanfl. _^^ r, I( H Ell BK'S, «5K»3S5^* ThG Pifl. • ■ TONQABIKO p.m., returning at 6 p.m. T 2a ecSff e t?1M<MUk. atd Bread and Butty BuppUed onto^onoi a« Sfcpeneepor bead.



Shipping. 2^. "fp IR S T SHIP JjjSES&P' LONDON DIRECT. Toe magnificent Iron clipper ship ASBMOSE, K99 tona Register. 10OA1 8t Lloyd's, James Woitmore, Commander, now loadkg, hiv ing iho greater pordon ot her ovko engaged, Will have qulok deßpntob. His splendid aooommodat'on for pasaengers. For frelKht or passage apply to THK NKW ZEALAND SHD7PING CO, (limited), Agents. fij ORTHCOTE & PO vSONBY STEAM Xl FERRY COMPANY (Limiied). ALTERATION OF TIME-TABLK ON AND AFTER DHCBMBHiK 16TH. From Northco»e to Auckland—T, 8.30, 10.90 a.m.; 1.30. 3 4.30. 6 and 7.30 p.m. From Auok'and to Northoote-7 30, 9.45, 11.45 a.m.; 'i 10.3,40, 5.15 840 and 10.10 p.m. Night boat on Wednesdays and Saturdays only. SUNDAYS-From Korthcote to Auckland -9.40 a.m.: 1.15. 2 40, 5 p.m. From Auckland to Northoote-IO.rO a m.; 210. 3.10,5.30 p.m. Return tiakets at single fares on Saturdays. K. "WRIGHT, Sooretary. Qaeen-Ureet Wharf. *jO&^^ tJTKAM XO THE HOT ,^^fflj^O SPRINQP, MAHURANOI. s**a™";MATAKANA. KAWAO. AMD OMAHA, The i* BOSS o asky. Al at Lloyd't. W. SomerriUe, Master. HOT BPRINGS-Kvery Tuesday. Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a-m. retnrnlng on Wed nesday, Friday, and Monday. MABURaNSI— Kpary Thursday and Satur day, at 11 a.m., returning on Friday and Monday. KAWAIU ANAIB:vetr Tuesday, at 11 a.m., re- OMAHA / turning on Wednesday. So Cargo received within haK-an-aonr of advertised time ot Bailing. No Parcels or Goods taken without (hipping •ote. On and after Ist December, Freight must be prepaid on all parcels. Var trelahi or tuomae apply to HKND»H3ON & MACFAHLANB. Agents. jjj^^ T^OR WAIROA, K&I ---2Hi|biB, The Brig Syren will call for the "I *~"^^— above on or about SATURDAY, 16th inst.—Ftr Freight, eta, apply to V. MITOHEI.SOST & CO.. 19. Queen-street Wharf Auckland, .S^U 8. COROMANDEL. «»casfe» Captain D, J. Jaokeon. Tiub-Tabls. Leaves Auckland i Leaves Coromandel i — Saturday, 16.2 p.m. Monday.lß.2p.nl. Tuesday, 19,2 pjn. Wednetdiy. 20, 2 p.m. Thursday, 21,2 p.m. Friday, 22,10 a.m. Friday, '12. 4 p.m. Satnrdiy, 23,11 a.m. Saturday, 23, 4 p.m. Weather and other olroumstances permitting. Not responsible In shipping, carrying, or dl» abarging live stook. No cargo reoelved without shipping note, and within halt an hour of advertised time of departni'e. All paroola mntt be prepaid on board. R. tara Tickete, ayallablefrom Deoembor 18th to January 4th prox'mo, Ten Shillingseaob. A. R. H. SWINDLE ST. Manager. S»*t=>^Tyt>KTa£RN BTBAMSHI> s^^^-i-T COMPANY (LIMSTSa>. TiMB-TABLB-DECKMBEB. (Vsathar end other circumstances panntttlnsi FEOM QUBUN-STREBT WHARF, TOE TAPRAHGA AND BAT 07 PLENTY POBTH. aiBAUBB. | DATS OF 3A11.1N0. lona I Monday, 18,5 p.m. Wellington Thursday, 21, 5 p.m. Glenelg Tuesday, 2G, 8 p.m. Glenelg Thursday, 23, 5 p.m. Oonnaow &s Tivamntca lor Ope ffist and Bay ot Plonty Porl> avsry Tuesday. •OB BUBSELL, WHAHO4EOA, AHD MAS OONOT, Glei.elg I Monday, 18,5.30 p.m. Wellington I Wednesday, 27,5.30 p.m. COB WHAMQABBI AKITwHAHGAKKI HBADE (CarryLastpusecgers and oorgt Areri* tor wdpo> Kveiy loesday and Friday, »• ipm FOB MAMOAPAI. trgyle ~ I Kvery Tneaday. at 6p in FOB MANQAWAI, Douglaa . I Bvery Thursday, at ig in ~ fOB MBBOPBY BAY. Douglas I Kvery Monday, at 4p m FROM MANUKAU, _^ TOR HOKIANQA. Kowena I Tneadsy. 19.1 p.m. FOB OPPNAKK AMD WAMOANPI. Rowena I Wedneaday, 87.10 a.m. SF Cargo must be boofcort ana alongdiae on •jour belors adverllwd time Of departure. Passage tickets most be taken at tits Co™ »»n7*»Ofl!«w. No. 67 QniMin-BVreat. AuoKlanO. Return Tickets »t Bpeolaliy Reflueed Rates will be leaned during December, January, and February, available for return until March si, im' A, MC6RKGOR. HsnaKlna: Director "^fcs?^. ipOR HOKIANGA.— Tho s.s. 3J2&Si? " ROWKNAwiUleaveOnehunßa eniarf an above (weathex and other olronmrtaneea iiermitting) on TUKSDA V, 19th December, st 1 p.m.-A. UoQBEGOB, Managing Dlreotor N.a.S. Co. AIWBKA H OT &&&> aPRINGS. The s.s. IO N A Will leave Queen-street Wharf (weather and other oiroamstances permitting) every satukday, at 2 p.m., Returning from Waiwera every MONDAY, at 6.30 a.m.. Return Tickets ... ... 103 a. mcgregor, Managing Director N.S.S. Co. OA3SENGEKS' MNB OF -a- PAOKET3 TO NKW ZKA- OWNED BYMKSSRBo SHAW BAVILLB. c CO..E*, LeadenhsU-sft&st, London Vbe otsevo Uno oi shine ara «So!M.tosa h SI? 0 aii the ortnoipel ports to New Zealand. The* wecUpperohlpi>,claßaed WotUoyda',anaot«n. tnanaed by experienced musters. The nuici <are la moat substantial., snd of the beat quality. »ns «he a^xinun^ilation roomy and convenient, tb6 uEdsrahjnoil are empowered to grant pat hbsb teem London to New Zealand, payment fos which have boan guaranteed In tae oolony. Return ahipe to London b)ao leare At almost faanlar interraia. f nil partlonlora on application to h. D. NAI-BAH ft 00., 1 OWKN te BRAHAM, > Afißntß CBPIOB3BANK te 00. » j&ercbanaise< paiNA. pLIS3, & jgARTHENWARF. EDWARD LEWIS ■ HAS BETKBMINBD TO EBLIKQUIBH HIS RKTAIL BUSINBBS IN CUSTOM-HOUSB STRBKT Is Above Dhpabtmbnis. THK STOCK HAS JUST BEBN TAKEN AND THE SELLING OFF COMMENCES AT ONCE. The TBADK and BV3RYONB should there fore avail themselves Of THIS GRAND OHANCa to supply themselves at PBicasNsVKß Rotors Known IN ATJOKIASD. THB STOOK IS VERY EXTENSIVE, AND QCOD AND WILL PoSITIVKLY BB CLSARBD. This Advertisement means, exactly what it states. . • .



I Business Notices. tJPHANKS! THANKS! THAJNKS ! W. J. PALMBR, WINDSOR STORK, PITT-STREHJT, Wishes to ccnvey to the Pablio In croneral his Thanks for tae liberal Sappntt afforded him for thß time he has been In butinßSs, atd to assure them that he will ontfoavour to give ttia same satisfaction In his future transactions. lils Motto la " übbt Valuk you Cash." i HAMS AT 'XMAS PRICES. W. J. Palmer. WINDSOR STOKE, PlTf-STREET, TIT K. THOMAS HOLDER, A ITKOT, __ CpSTOMHOUSK-STltrffT WEST. rjpo GENrLKM-N~~_?UKJNISHiNG. Matble Top Toilet Palrij, la Mahogany; Bur Cheffonlers, kUss back nun front; Saporlor Iron bound Muslo stools, Ladlea' Work Tabks and Davenports, in Wnlnut; Chimney Glaaoea, ail sizos; Bedroom Suites, etc, all ac lomarkably low prloea for Cash, W. NOKRIK, Top of Shortland-street. Circulating Jjibrary AT T. HAYWARD'S FANCY GOODS DEPOT, Upper Svmondss3tbbkt. 1(00 NKW BTOK*. Torres, ie per quartor; 3d weekly. / 'pHCH, r ITAKBOTT. - niii SAfiS t,OK» <:KOOW FACTOR!, Or. U'rou-HOtTS*:*., iYJaMI <Vwm. frtaa 11/8 par am, LADIES Silk, satin, and Cashmere Dolmans, »to, all tailor out, aoamltully mads, tastefully trimmed; lowest remunerative prloes. —W. Petty, Ladioa' Tailor, opposite army anrtNttvv Hotel "DONSO NBY. T, B. X C fl S O N 18 now Showing L-DIKS' TRIMMED BATS from Is lid. AU Goods at Queen-street Prices. MKLB. UH>K HOUSE, PONBONBY. j UADD L I R V C. F.~C(kTpEB, 277 & 279, UPPiCR QUEEN-STREET, Fibst Prize Auckland Show, 1882. Manufaoturar vS it very Description oC O_RRI*.GK, Gl*. 3UG3Y, CAItT. AND I'LOUUH UAKNiCaP. Ladles' and Oet>W Saddles. Faok Bftiid.'o3, Bags. Vallutvi, Loggings, &c, &c, on hand and mad;) to order. Bridles. Whips, Spur*, Bits,|Broßbes, Elllman's Kmbrooatlon, Ko. Stt>cplcchosa end Race t'aidles made to order. T WUABDIE, liAND, OOJdMISBION, AND MSXATK AGENT. MONEY LENT OH PXBSONAIi BECUEITY. HIQH-3TUiCKT, APOK-ABD. ME, J. P. KIDD, National Insurance Buildings, Qniien-Etreot, bees to inform ib nuworoua friends and the pablio generally hat ho has commerced business as a Land, Citato, and Commission Agent. Any bublni-w with which ho may ba anirnsted will receive prompt attention.—Deoomber 5,1883. J* _B. 13 LA I XI E, ViCTOIUA-STItEET. IMPORTER OF BUII.DKRS" & FURNISH ING IRON MONGERY DIRECT FROM MANUFACTURERS, .. Has for Sale, at LiOW Kates— Carpenters' Tools \niiß, Locke, Hinges Dtobon Kangi'B Reslxter Grate*, in great Variety Marble and Bnamelled Mat a Mantlep''O6B, Largest Staok in Auokland Marble, Kleotro-PJnte, Curb and other Fenders Galvanlsod Iron, Sbeot Lead, and Zino Slates, Cement, and Plaster INSPECTION INVITHD. fy EE AND POTTER, Coach Builders \JT Grey-street, Auo*land.-N.8.: Iron-berk Shafts Sookns. Fellors. Hlun Gnm and all ttlndJ Ot Hardwood, at Lowest Market Prices, A* Xjinabury a Co.'s NEW GOODS 1 NEW GOODS I NEW GOODS 1 NEW WOODS I WK ARB NOW SHOWING OUR 7IR3T SHIPMENT 07 Spring and Summer dress goods, millinery, jackets, mantu's, ULBTEBS, &O. WK HAVE THK LARGKSr AND BEST PELKCrKD STO^K OB" MILLINKRY IN MILXIHERY MILLINERY iTTrirrAwn MILLINERY MILLINKRY AUCKLAND- JJILLINJSKY —You ere— —i-oßpecttnlly— -Invited to visit —Onr KstnbUshmont— —before making— —jour Pur— —obasep.— ■ -t~ DREBSMAKJaG ON TtlE PREMISES. CO3TUMKS MAOB ON TWKNTY FOUR HOURS' NOTICK. ' SM & 808 QUttKN-STKBST. UOBINHON'B XJOYAL TOAKING "DOWDER, In Tins, ft. la; lit.., 30. THK BKBT AND OHEAPKBT MADB. TKADE Tg®jw MARK. To be had of OrooßW and Provision Dealers, or the maker, J \V. ROBIJVSON, OHKMIST AND DRUGGIST, MAnuiTAn Rom Parnbli,. raT 1 M~^E TABLE, Job bainbridge's 'Busses. From Union Bank—7 minutes past the hour, and 23 mlnutea to too hour, From The Three Lamps—23 minutes t-j tbo hiur, and every hour. , Nioht Trips from Town— J-past, 9, i-past 10, "prom Union Bank to Sheiay Beach —20 mlnnteapsatl], 20 mlnutea raßt 2, 20minnte3 past i, 20 minutes oast 5, 20. minutes past 6. Krom Shelly Beach—i toli,«i to 2, ito4, i to 6,4 to 6. ri'HE Largest, Best, and Cheapest Sort J of GOi.ii an<l BIIiVKR JKWBiLKRY- Watehoa. Chains, Eleotro-plat \ Marble OloofcP, and Sterling rillvnr Plate—to be obialned at F. a. Lewltsjn'd, Queen Btteel, oppOßlie Union Bank. . , , ,



Pancv Goods, &c. Selling Off Extraordinary. Businees oalllng us to England, we are oom veiled TO SACRIFICE THB WHOLE OF OUR STOCK, VALUE £4000, Ar.a comprlßing the most varlod assortment of Goods in tho Colony. OVJfcR 1700 DISTINCT ARTICLES IN GLASS, CniNA, EAUTHKNTTARE, TABLE AND POCKBT CUTLERY, BLKCTKO PLATE, HARDWARE, IRONMON GERY, BRUSHWABE, VASES, & VANCT GOODS, In toct, the thousand and one articles of domeetio nee and ornament. The pnbllo may rely that this la a POSITIVE AND GENUINE SALE, Our only object is a SPEED* CLEABANCE. To fitorokoopora and Hawltem this is a splendid opportunity. Hundreds of Trade Lett), also 57 Original Paoteages ot tilass, China, Sec, mnst be cleared. TAE SALE HAS COMMENCED, And will oontlnuo until - THE WHOLK IS DIBPO3UD OF. TheD^^^^lStore, 249, QUIEEN-STREET. Oi.poElte Close Bros. Dr&peir &c. "Badomaotcl, Mlt Zusamaenden Pantoffeln." J3ATH QOff NS, WITn StiIPPERS TO MATCH, I LADIES1 BATH GOWiSS, JUST RECEIVED. GENTLEMEN'S BATH GOWNS, JUST RKCKIVHD. ONE CASE OF BATH GOWNS, JUST RKCEIVED. \\TILLIAM J^ATTKAY, DRAPER AND CLOTHIEii, 178, 180, & 182, QUEEN-STREBT, AUCKLAND, THE Worn'or/ullr in creased demand for onr Celkhratbo Goods, made of NEW ZEALAND TWBKD3. haa necessitated the Firm Ereoiing an Extensive and Costly New Warhhousk, to give accommodation to the EXTRA CLOTHING Staff, and to make room for the Nbw Machinery, whloh hvs been personMly seleoted by Mr. Hallensteln during his recent visit to England andAmerloJi. THE FACTORY will now be the Larm>«t Rsti*l*. lishmont of tho Xlml in >ho Southern Hemlphero, aait us describ3d in tho " Otauo Dailr Tlnws," promiaes ?o >>c r» Modol WlarohoUß^. The AUCK LAND BRANCH Address Ui— 158 AND 160, QUKEN-STRivrcr. Tntobuina variety ot NE .« OOOM now shewing has n thin.: to com pare with it In the whol.i of Q U E E N-S T R E E T, AUCKLAND. J. FITZBIMONS. Branoh Manager. A« HBAT HB F, GBKERAL IHPOBTEB, HAS ON HARD AND TO ARBIVB BBANDY- Courvolfller's Brandy in bulk do do one diamond, four dia mond, and VO Associated Vineyard Brandy in bulk, oase, flaaK, and half-flask Muller Freres" Brandy In bulk, oaso, fUsk, and half flnsft Hennopsy's Brajody in oaoe W. and A. Gllbay's Brandy In case RUM— Lownde&', SO 0.p., -oasks and hhds Lemon Hart's, J-oaflbs W. and a. Gllbey'a. in oaee. VV and white WHISKY (bulk>- Greenleoss Inverness Glenlivet. Torrler. Klrkor, Qreor snd Co,. In demyohns ana 2 gallon Jaw WHISKY (oase)- OoUie Blend, Hoyal Blend, Rob Hoy. Jero. boam, Glsn Almona. W. and A. GUbeyV, Irlah and l-ooioh in flasks SOHNAPPS- Henke's, W. and A, Gilbey'D WlNKß(bulk)- Sllva and Oosln's, Australian, Gcenaoh, and Tokay WINES (In casa)- ;..... W. and a. flllboy'u (OnUlo brand). Port, Sherry, Olarfet, Marsala, Madeira, la, A, B, o, b, and s; to Clarets. 0, 1, 2, 3, t ; Champagne — Roederer, Porrier and Comusel ALK- BaBB, bottled by Hail Boar's Head, bottled by Hall John BuU t bottled by John Reid Ashby's and MoKwun'H " Globe" brand Anglo-Bavarian STOUT— Boar's Hoad, Hall Bdmond's Pig Brand Guiness's, bottled by Blood Wolfe Sparkling Neurotono. pints and quarts Gale and Frlond'ojtnd Johns, Matthews and Co. Genuine Whlta Lead and Zloo Linseed Oil, Raw and Boiled, in drums Colza OIL in drums Castor Oil, In bulk DRIKD KRUITS- Currantß, In half oimbs Klme iiolslno and Ki&d Alden Appleß (evupurated) KKKOSENK, 130 and 150 test— Devoe's Royal Brilllaat. Ught, of Age, Pre mium Safety Prime York Elame and Bacon at Low Rates TOBA(XO- Over tbo Watei-, l!?s, Nallroil Roya.l Btaueard Long 6's Venus, We. 6"a, DouW.o Thiolt V Plooea OILMKN'S aTORKS- Tear. Suswr, 10, lw, No. 8t Paper Bass, Plohloa, Kipnarafi Herrtngs, Potttifl Me»t3, aad on nßaortment of Qenoral Guodß nWfwa on hand, A 8 BATHER. . I^OTICS OF PARTNERSHIP. The undersigned have this day entered into Partnership as Civil Engineers and Surveyors. «?i W n«fl» JAMES STEWART, (Signed) ASHLEY J. HUNTER. Shortland-strcet, December 1,1882. .



i Bnainess jMowoeri •\TORWICU UNION FIXE INSUR JJi ANCE SOCIEIY. ESTABLISH KD 17 87. Amount Insured exo ... Losses paid . ..__.... £3,764,000 THIS SOCIETY, Wull known tor a liberality in its dealings, and for promptitudo in tho settlement of oleimß, is prepared to acokht bisks on BVERY iNSURABLE DESCRIPTION OF PROPKRTY, AT '■ GREATLY KEDUCED RATES. LOSSE3 PAID by Cheano on Soolotys Bank ers in Auckland, without reference elsowhere, immediately after production of PROOF OF LO3P. WILLIAM T. J. BELL, CHiisif Agent, Provlnolal Districts ot Auckland and 1 ranaki N.B.—All Monies reoelved in New Zealand aro invested In tho Company, r^HKAP SALE OF £7,000 WORTH OF £7,000 BOOTS AND SHOES. BOOTS AND SHOES. BOOTS AND SHOES. JPOR ONE MONTH> T. ELLISON, Having a Laroi Oveb-Stook of 80ct.3 and shoes, is dktbhminkd to SELL OFF THE WHOLE STOCK FOR ONE MONTH, FOR CASH, AT 2fi PKR CENT. REDUCTION, To MiKB Room iron Larob Sbipmbnts S3OI.TLY TJ ABRlVff. SECURE YOUR BARGAINS IN TIME. LADlffiS' KID BOOTS, 5.0 LADIES' KID BOOTr\ 7/6 LADIKS' PRUNKLLA BOOTS, a'O LADIKS' PRUNELLA BOOTS, 7/0 MBN'3 GLOV2 KID BOOTS, 10/. rJ\ Ellison, 15 )OTMAKER AND IMPORTER, 74, QUKES BTRKET. * rpHE COLONIAL LAND SETTLE ' MENT & ENDOWMENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW ZEALAND. Directors: Tho Honourable W, Cliirord.Vcrnon. Chas. Redwood, Esq., ltiverlands. James Cook, Esq., Wellington. Locai, Directors (Auckland District): Daniel Lynch, Esq., Ponsonby. Chas. Canning, Esq., Kemuera. N.B.—Application for Shares may bo mado t0 THOS. WAYTH GUDGEON, Fort-street, The Company's appointed Agont for tlio Auck land District. *~UCKLAND TURKISH BATHS J\. COMPANY (LIMITED). The Second Ordinary General Meeting of the above will be hold, at tho Company's Office, 5, New Zealand lii3uranco Buildlngs,Auckland,on THURSDAY, December 21, at i p.m. Business: To recoivo Directors' Report and Bulanco-shect.elect two Directors and an Auditor.andany other business that may bo brought forward. By order. JOHN R KANDKRSOST, Seoretaty. Docembor 13,1552. * UCKLASD GAS COMPANY XIl. ILIMIXaD), KSTABLISHSD IW. VuKvavo s of Light, Heat, ahd Powkb. Th■! (Jomiianj Hill *"d ereot ffßßflt'lnßS. In oludlng gaa aoparattis of every desorlptlont also j«.^u».n -..-.i..et. ftook inoluies Otto Gob EnKlr.u-. <>(H muni '•hnwrooinn Cort-stroot. J^~ OTIC E' TO PASaMNaSRSFOROTAMATKA, PADI, MAl'lxUY, «O, in consoonor.co of Monday, the 25th, belrg i hristma* Day, the c.a Winnie Oaiey will Leuve Heleuß»nlo ou TUK-D vY, 20th, atter arrival of (he 7.Us.iv, irola from Auokland, VVJLLIAM LODDKR, Manager K.3.f. Co. ? HE A<>kTBERN BOOT AND SHOE 1 XUNUFACTUIUNG COMPANY (LIVIITKD). 3000 Hoeerved Charts of £1 ouch nowp'aced In the umrk'it. Amount paid np, 12a 6d per Bh*ro: bonus, 7s 6d por share; total, 15s. Pa? m'<ut: Ss per snare on application, balance (10* ier nha't) In fonr equal monthly psymei te. AppliiiAtiTß for Bh*r>B as above will be re oelved b aoy otthn members ot the Brokers' Aseoolatlon, or by tho company's !■ eoratary. al 17, Wytruain etrcot np to January 17th, 1883. and will b« dealt with In tho order they are re ceived.—By order of the Dlreotow. IHOM4S HODuSO.v, Seoretary. Auckland, December 9,1882, |j1 O X' S A L X . ORTFI SHORE.—Several Nice Houses for Sale within a few minuteß'wait of the wharves, ho Ice views, l*rge gaidone, ranging In price from £200 to £500. ALLOTMENTS. PONSONBY.—Near main road.Bayfleia, Rood bulldinß allotments. 40 x 100, partly fcnced,[2ss per foot: »leo, 40 x 165, 35s per foot. KLI-EBSLIK.—Near the Station, 20s per foot. NORTH SHORK.-Grand site near District Sonool, overlooking Rnngitota channel, har bour, &0., 10 x 120, and 91 x 110; fenced on three s'deß—Price, £3 per foot. aUNNYdIDK KSTATE.-178 61 to 25a per foot. AVONDALH.—Quarter-aore sections on Main Road, £15 each. CL AR i NCK ■ STRttK T, Ponsonby — AUot ments, 20a and 25s por foot. Various other t|ropertlQi, Houses to Leti &o. Particulars on application. ROBT. BORROW. House and EBtate Agnnt, Hlahst 'FO LET a Gentleman's Residence and * Grounds, situate about one mile beyond Mount Albert. Homestead consists of hand some and commodious dwelling (9 rooms), bath room, stove, pantry;- dairy, large stable, buggy house, hay loft, &c.-in fact, replete with every convenience and out-offices requisite on a gentle; man's estate Grounds, containing about 2o aores, subdivided and beautifully laid out in garden, paddocks, &c: the whole comprising one of the prettiest places in tho suburbs of Auckland, and only aljout half an hour's drive from town.—D. F. Evans, Estate Agent, Queen street (next "Herald"). OK SALE, Claremont-street, oft'Kyber Pass Road, Verandah Cottage of i rooms, almost new, fitted with cupboards, dresser, &c, staunchly built and thoroughly well flnlshoo, Rood woll, allotment about 33 x 120. Must be sold, as owner is leaving for the South. Prlcp* only £32Q.-D. F. Kvans. Hstato Agent, Queen street, next Herald Office. 612 HfUIR S4LB, Mandsomo Villa Residence fi/ and Grounds, situate at Carl ton Gore Road and Soafleld View Road, containing 5 rooms, besides Kitchen, large servant's (could be divided), bath-room, wa3h-house; fitted with every convenience, such as copper, cupboards, &c, &c, grand corner, nice garden, pretty place.—D. F. Evans, Estate Agent, next "Herald" Office. 629 ti'Oß SALE—M"6unt Albert, New Hoiise V of five rooms, stable, piggery, fowl-house. &<i, together with sb.mt two acres coed 'voloanlo land, partly ou'tlvated, well watered and fenced; eituatid olose to Mount Albert Hall, Price, only £275 I>. F. Evuns, KBtate Agent, Queen-street, next '• Herald" Office, FOU IMMEDIATE SALE, very desir able Villa Heeldence and good earner Allotment, 50 x 100, fituate near All Saints' Church, being corner ot Pontonby Terrace acd Hayard-street; the House Is almost new, con talus five re-ma all in goodforder, and is fitted with cupboards. roßlster grate, gap, oven, etc; wood-aher!, wash honsa, fowl-house, etc. Ilwve positive Instructions to soil, aa the owner in leaving for auokland.—D. F, Kvans, Estate Agent, next" Herald," Queen-street. No, 6H BilOR SALE (Ajiglesea-street), Osmond I? Villa—Handsome Villa of six rooms: cup board, dresser, &o.; bay window, verandah liaok and front, gas and water laid in.—D. F. Evans, Estate Agent, Queen-street, next 5 Herald" Office. E3 611



Lunatlo Asylum, Auokland, 4th December 1882 SEPARATE TENDERS for the Supply of tho under-mentioned Articles to the Auokland Lunatio Asylum, for the year 1883, will bo reoelved by me up till noon of the 20th Instant— Bread, Meat, Grooetles, Bedding and Cloth ing, Boots, et9. Tender forms, conditions of contract, eto., can bo obtained on application to the Asylum. Tho lowest or any tender not necessarily aooepted. ALHX. -ODNG, M.D.. Medical Superintendent. n UTHIIfE AND LAHNACH'S NEW VJT ZBALAND lIWBttR AND WOOD WARM FACTORY COMPANY (LIMITBD), IN LIQUIDATION. --. KEW SAW MILL, iNVBKOiKaILL. For Absolute and Unreserved Bale by Tender. Tenders are invited by the Liquidators for the purchase cf Sawmill, PJant, Machinery, Tlm dc, Lands, &c, at Kew, Invercarglll Hundred. Conditions of Sa'e, with specification, may be scon and obtained at the Company's offices', Dunedin, end at the several agencies of the Now Zealand Loun and. Mercantile Agenoy Co. throughout the Colony; or will be forwarded direot 10 app'ilonnts if required. Sealed Tenders will be received by the Liqui dators, at the Company's ufikos, up to 10 o'clock a.m. on the 22 ad December. Tendorß will be opened at noon on 32nd December, ond tooderers ore Invited to ba pre sent personally or by agent. WM. BROWN, ) DONALD BTROSA.OH, f Liquidator*. W. J. M. LARNAOH, ) * UCKLAND GAS COMPANY J\. (LIMITED). TENDERS FOR SHARES. Tho Directors of tho Auckland Gas Company (Limited) invite Tenders for the Purchase of Seven Hundred Shares in tho Company. Tenders to be delivered on or before THURS DAY, tho 21st December, 1882, at 2 o'clock p.m., addressed to tho Directors 0? the Auckland Gas Company (Limited), Fort-street, whore copies of tho last report and balance-sheet and further information may bo obtained. Tenders may be for the whole of these Shares or any less number. All Shares which may bo allotted under these tenders will bo placed on the Register, and a certificate granted free of Transfer fees, and will carry tlio dividend for tho half-year ending 31st Docembor, 1882. Tho dividends paid by the Auckland Gas Company for the last two half-years were at tho rato of sovonteen per cent, per annum, and for tho seventeen provious half years ilfteon por cent, per annum. By order of tho Board of Directors. X B. PARSONS, Secretary. Auckland, December 13,1882. rp 0 B U 1 L li KR S. KXTKIfSIoIToF TIMK. Tendorß will bo reoeived until Noon of FRI DAY, tho 22nd instant, for the Erection of a Renidcnco at Remuera. Plans, &c. at Nos. 8 and 9, South Hrltloh Chamber?. EDMUND BhLl', Arohlteor. ' a 1 O CONTRACTORS. Tondors wiil be recoived at my Office boforo noon of FRIDAY, tlio 22nd December, for forming part of tho Ladies' Milo Hoad .in tho Itcmucra District. JAME3 BABER, C.E. ~T~I U X* U X _•'!.» iS X S. Tondera will ba reciivrd uitl) neon of MON DAY, 18th d«y o£ 1 oceniber, for the Krectlon of a Brick Bulldlig-the frnrfßtorb'Hall,Karsnga hapc-roid and Borepford-Btrcet. Pjils, &,c, at my ofiloe, Hoffmanu's bulldlogs, Qaeon-streot. THOMAS H. WHITB. Arohlteot. OBUIL D H X S. Tenders will bo received up Ull TUESDAY, tbo 19th of December, ISB2, for tho Erection of a Dwelling-houso at Richmond. Plans, &c, at my ofllco, Victoria-street West, MATTHEW HENDERSON, Architect^ O BUILDEKS— Tender* will be re reoeived up to noon on BATfJKDAY, the 16th instant, for Alterations to two Buildings in Queen-sireor. Planp.eta, at our Office?, Queen -Btreet.-EDWO. WAHONK- & SOW, Archi tect^ '* O 13UiLDEKti.—Tenders will bo ro ll ceived until noon on MONDAY, 18th December, (or Additions to a Bulldinft in Par noli H, M. WATT, Arobitoot.— Hoffmann's, UulldluKS, Queen-street. WASTED K>:.t" # v_UHWir 'IIS!' BSKI OHiSAJ" I'TMiißttl And 411 oilier Jclnda nt Building M intrlals, cau ho porohaned c&eapcif and hettoj than anywhere also at the Yards of D. Qotu:^, Albt>rt-streot. There being no manufactory for Joiners' Tinisor on the pre mtace, tho oustoiner br.« an additional depot taoUy ot superior timber, Wheel (lub'S1 Ssn>«rWfl *1ot«it« In Bt^nlr. va/-ANTi'D KN'WiN—Stirling Si.ver ?v and Gold Jewellery.-Charles Kelsoy and Co.keep nothing except Heal Sterling Silver and Gold Jewellery, and consequently guarantee everything. N.B.—They keep no Silvorino or washed goods of any kind, no Abyssinian or American Gold. Purchasers, therefore, may ho quite suro of what thoy aro buying.-Charles Kelsoy & Co., two doors below Morrins', Iron mongers. W" A N T JS D X N O WN 3. W. & W. WILLIAMS, IMPORTURB OF DRAPBRY 85 CLOTHING -82, KAIUNGAIIAFK KOID, Are now selling Mon's Twoed Tronßern. fis Mon'H bummer turpto. light and dark colours, 8,6 Boys' Twead Tronsars and Vests, 9/6 Fcisoo bl'apa Felt Hats. 2/6 Gen- s' Drill Coats, 6/6; Boys', i/S. Ez s s. Potosl, from London, ONE CASH! CHRISTMAS PRK3KNT3-Dcl'e, Toys A large assortment Christmas Cards. To Arrive, per Weathersfleld, 12 CASES and BALE:?—Pomuadonr and other Dresa Prints, Huneyoomb Qnilts, Honey oomb Towels, OH and Stuir ttaizss. Hearth Rug?, Felt Caipoilnge, Coooa and Fancy I Cord Vatttngs, Mualini. Calicos, 10 pieces Dress Holland?, Table Damaskc, Window Hollandß, 1 oase Fanoy Dress Scuff-). Lustres, Oatme&l oloths. Cashmeres, Ejarte, I4e«r Dreaß Material. As Boon as tbese Goods aro nnpaokedthey will bo sold ac once, at about Wholesale Prloes. to tmure a quiote cash return. s -2 ooses Gontß' White and Kegstta Shirts from t/s : First-class White Shirts at 6/; Regatta ana Oxford do., ill. J. W. & W. WJLLIAM*. Importers ot Drapory and Clothing, Newton, VV AaT E D K^CTO WN, JUST OPENED UP, AT STEPHENSON'S -600 Ladies' and Children's Straw Hats, /B to 2/6 [000 yaras Mililoery Net, /3J per yard 180 GninsborouKb, Poky, and Queen Shape Rush Hots. /SJ SOD'ydaTwlliedCretonne, splondid value, /(J'por yard 400 yai-ris Heavy Tweed, ]/ii per yard Oatnioil Cloths, rewast shades. ( 01 to 1/3 Kcarte Cloth, Nuns;, Beige?, Lustres, &0.,/6 to 2/d yard Carme'ites splendid value,/ill per yard Unequalled Value in Btrlpea Hote, /6i, /9J. I/par pair . Children's Coloured Socks, /.'} per pair upwards iloylo'a -Tints In newest pattern?, /JJ to /8J Basket Pattern in a Speciality, 5 ehaues SpeDia\ Linn in floyu' tiiraw Hate, M each Sateens iv all the newest shades, iV'i per yai d Black Sa'.in Umorella?, laco round them, 4/11, 5/11, 6/11 Children's Sunshade?, 1/3 npward Corsets in all the newo3t makes, 2 6 to 17/6 We are showing Dolmans, nicely trimmed for sprlDg wear 15/ to 141 eaoh DUFSSBUKING AND MltllSKßI1 OS FR?MIBB!S. ; A. O. STJSPHENSO.V, KARANGAHAPE ROAD, NEWTON. VJU A«TX li D KXO WN. at. BRIGHTON HOUSE, LADIES' LKATHER BAGS. J. RENUELL Bai cleared a stock, and will offer them at 3s 6 1, iB 6d, 5s fid; va- y large size, 6s fid. FEATHEESS. A Lot ot Real Ostrich from 2s 6d to 2ls. BOTJB' HOLLASD C )ATS. 38 lid: YOCTHB1 DO, _;6d; Men's do, Is lid; Imitation Silk do, la fid, BLACK EGYPTIAN CLOTOS, Suitable for Eummnr, mourning or ether wear, Is 2d and Is Od. For Childrin's White Pbltsshs. Pikaforbs, Dbessks. Tbimm»d Bats and Bonnbts. T R V BRIGHT O N EfO US E, PRIDES TO *Ulf EVKKYBODY. A fo-,v pisoesof Ho rockß'a B Long Cloth Biitl unsold, at 43 Uddoz.rd wide; BlaosCashme:e C.ipes, n o^ly trimi'ied. from 8j Oil a Cheap Lot of costume i/)otln from Hi; ULeolc Ginsa OlothS from 33d y. laiiss teed not tronbl" to glva orders for Mllioerr. At UHIGHTtN HoUdB they oan Bole thernaalva>f in m price or style, as we KE'P A L\fcGE iS-Of-TMi<NT 10 CHOOSE kbod. Prioes-Jfrom 3i 61 to 12s. MOURNING MIOiiINKRY \T A F_W HOURS' NOTICIi. J. RENDELL, 180 and 182, top of Grey-.street.



I FOR SAL& A~U X B. A L L, QHORB, ORTH DhORB, THE PROPERTY OF B. TANNER, ESQ. DATS OF SALE : THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21. HOUB : NOON. PLACE OF SALE : HICKSO.N'S LAND MART. TITLK! LAND TFANSF^B. Terms Easy. «h. ANLY QIJ» QKCTION3. -^ m UNLY A\J OKCI'IONS. SECTION i, with 7-ROOMED COTTAGB in thoroaeh repilr; dairy, wash house, &c. NO PBBIT ER BITE ON THU NORTH SHORE FOR i. COITiiGE BY THE 6E «. OR MABINK VILLA RK3IDHNCB. Sea BathlDg, Splendid Peaoli, Beautiful Views, Twelve Minutes from Wharves, roadian Bowers and Plantatlois of We grown Fruit snd Ornamental Trees. A CHANGE SSLOOM OfFEREO. Lithcqrafh Flans on application to the owner, on the prtmlseß: to Mr Mays, Kor.h Eboro; or the Agents T. W. H ICKBON & C a XVjAke Opportunity. BTORBKBEPING AND FARMING COMBINED. FARM 03" 700 ADRKS IN A RICH VOL CANIC DISTRICT. LARGK GENBRAL STORK DOING SIEADY tfUSINEBS. SPLENDID CLIMATE. Wonld Buit anyone with a large family and Moderate Capital. '£m W» HICKSON & Co., A G X N T 8. ejWK SALE, a Pair of Haunch Draught V Mares, uaed to»nvkind t.f work; also a Burses and Key's Mowing Maohlno. with s<de delivery.—Apply 10 R andH Courtney. Epsom. FOR SALE, a really good and cheap allotment at the North Shore, 100 x 150 ft, f bout,three minutes' walk from Victoria Wharf. Price. £2 16s per foot Apply by letter to C. J., Stab office. . SXMili SALE, Gny Mare, 4tw old, suit *- ablo for bugCT or any light harness; thoroughly staunch and. quiet.—Apply to Mr Dell, at Hunter &• f. Plan's. PIaNO for Sale, price £11 (in Kosewood Cssn, Silt Fronn; can be eion at Then. H. Wobb'i) Oak Bouse, Hobson-street, three doorj from Cook-slreet. BilOrt SALE, Rouen and Ajlenbury •T1 Ducks, Brahmas, Dorkinga, and other Fowls. Several hundred head well-fatted Poultry always on hand. Tho trade supplied.— F. C. Thomas, Clifton Poultry Yards, Mount Roskill Road. E. R. IMMEDIATE SALE, 80 Acres good Land, near Lake Takapuna; largo sea frontage, and very cheap.—H. Partington, House and Land Agent, Sticlibury's Buildings. "|j'O« SALB, rark Road, a comfoitable ST 1 Five-roomed House; good corner allot ment; fino view.—H. Partington, House and Land Agent, Stichbury's Buildings. gjtOtt SaLE, By TtuSDcR, the Lease «.' of ai Allotment 01 Reolamatloa West. abont flvo years to run, together with Shop and Sheds erected thcreo- , with option of taking over the Good-vcill and Plant ot a Mixed Paint and Varnish Works, stook at valuation). Ton ccra to be In by Ist January, 1883. The lighf st cr any loader tot necessarily accpted.—For part'oal'ira apply to Atkini-on & to,, Fice man'a Bay. __ _ _ _ _ _ I? ALLOTMENTS. STOIIES'S POINT (Main Road)-44 x 234. £11. AVONDALE-J nore (opposite Sohool), £90. COI.LitGK ROAD-AUotment 33 x 100, £9 per NJraH SHOaK-Flßgataff Koai, 100 x 146, «3CO. . . BIiLKRSLIE (oloeo to Statlon)-66 x 160, £1 per toot. Easy terms. Also, several desirable Cottages oh terms to suit pnrohasersi Labour Exchange and Kntato Agenoy, , High-gtreet.—A. T. Carter, Manager. UILDIiV G ALLOTMENTS, Mount Edon, from 50 to 200 feet frontage by 198 feet; good view; cheap.—H. Partington, House and Land Agent, Stichbury's Buildings. ju-UK 'SAL*-, 50 Acres of good • and, » situated on Great North Road, about a quarter of a milo from Henderson's Mill Rail way Station: adjoins school reserve; good position. Splendid spec, for a capitalist or small farmer. Must be sold at once.—Apply to Wm. MoLeod, or to T. W. Dalton, No. 10, Insurance Buildings. gjlOrt LEASE, for one or more years, 24 AI Acres Volcanic Land, subdivided (two wells) and Cottage of 4 rooms, situate between Camp Farm, Otaliuhu, and Great South Road, bounded by tho latter.—Apply Mr Herrold, at Orakei Road, Kemuera. ■ _■ jmOR HAL*, a splendid Building lot; " 40 feet frontage to College road, 127 feet deep.—Apply J. Rosa, Cascade Store. T~BABGAI.v.-£55 JVcit. Mortgagors A. Interest in 239 Acres at Whangarei and Mongonui; present encumbranoe £100, at lO per cent.—Apply "Sigma," at J, Byrne's Grooery, Kyber Pass. ; - FKERaOLD, 33 X 100, close to Kost office, and in heart of the city; rare op portunity. For immediate Sale; terms easy.— Apply to F. J. Moss and Co., Land Agents, Shortland-street. |T\OR SALE.—Two well-finished Houses, S? containing six rooms eaob, with every convenience; terms to suit purchaser; also, one of the best building sites in Ponsonby, fronting two streets.—Apply, G. Sage, OHphant street. Ponaonby. FOR S4LE, a Waggonette, suitable for one horse or a pair, with moveable top, It Is convertible into a double seated buggy. Also, a strong Spring Care and one Set Single Baggy Harness.-Apply at 42, Qneenstreet. FOJtt SALE, very cheap, a beautifully situated Private House and Outhouse in the 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. Brassey, Solicitor, Coombea Chambers, Queen|Strcet. Auckland. fijI OR SALE* an Old Established Busi- BJ ness in a thriving township; good steady income; a capital little business. Price, about £850.—Edward Wayte, Land and Estate Agent. imOK SALE OK LEASE, Victoria Gar- S? dens, North Shore. -These magnificent Brounds for Salo or Lease for S years; low rent, or very easy terms.—Apply Mr Stark or Mr Qnlok. ■ - . ■ * SURE COMPETENCY FOR SALE. .___ —A General acd Lucrative Business well es'bbliahed in the best part of Qneen- Btroet—valuable premises—would suit a lady. Filtiolptiis only dealt wltb. Price about£lo IP.— Apply Kdwatd Wayte, 17?, Queen-street, Lsnd and Ejtate Agent. 7^rE"w"POTATOES-Kidney or Hobart JJI Town—For Salo, in first-class condition. —Fjsher and Co., Queen-street. DEVONPOUr, NORTE SHORE. — Villa Sites for Bale at Melroee, Vauz hall, Sunnyside, Victoria Park, &o.; also several Hoases in goodpositione.—Ben]. Tanner, Hatate Agent, 8, Qnoen-street. ioj ORTH SHOJB_. — For Sale, Large JJH House, in good position for Businees or" Residence ; also, Building Allotments. BENJ. TANNER, Estate Agent, 8. Qneen-street. T^NuSHAN FOWLS (Pure-bred), also JtJ* Kgits, oan be had on application to Mr 'Keynell. Post-offloe, Kllerelle. m gmOK SALE (cheap), 1 large Coffee >O Roaster. 1 large Pipe Screwing Machine, Tubular Field Gates,-A. Tait, Enginoar.Smlth. &c. Lome-street. For sale by the under ' SIGNED, At Lowest Current Rates: Oats Flour, Wood's and Maize Fleming's Bran Currants Sharps Tea, in Jib and lib Chaff packete.goodvaiue Oatmeal PreservedJVlilk Hams and Bacon &c, &c, &o. Must be Sold to Close Consignments, E. MITCHELSON & CO., Qneen-street Wharf. uncke^ -aateriai, azc. Just Jj and cd. TENNIS RACKETS, NETS, CiIMESTED & SBWN BALLS, MARKBES, &C Also, Fenoiog Foil;, Ma3ks, Jackets, Gauntlets, Singlesticks, PORTABLS (iYMNASIAS. CRICKETING GOODS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. PARTRIDGE AND WOOLLAMS. Queen-street



I rtaiiways. I ■jttEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. AUCKLAND SECTION. CHRISTMAS ANIT »EW YEAR HOLIDAYS. KACEa-DECEMBKR 26th iND JANUARY Ist and 2nd, CBEAP RAILWAY FARES. SINGLI TICKHT3 lisued from Eaturdny. December 23td, to Thursday, January 4th iia clDsive), will be ayau&ble for KETUhN-my Station to any Station. : SPECIAL FARES. ' On Tuesday (December 26th), Monday and Tuesday (January Ist and 2nd), Auckland, Now markat. Mount Kden, and Onehunga ti Knoe • oourse Platform ONE SHILLING KACH ttrre speotive of Clasb), tsinglo or Hoturn, availttb.'e for the Day only, including admission to Conrse-THKBK 3HILIING3. Passengers cot allowed to break their journey > at Rtoscoucae f latform, but must provide them selves with suitable xlokets, SPECIAL TRAINS FOR RACES. Auokland, Newmarket to Racecourse-Kvery, I 20 minutes from 11.0 a.m. to 2 AI) p.m., retnrnlng t at Intervals between 4.0 p.m. and j.3'l p.m. Onehunga to ttacecouree—l2 5 p.m., 1,5 p.m., and 2.5 p.m., returning at 5.15 p.m. On SUNDAY, D-eembor 23rd and 30th, tbe 4.15 r.m. Train will run throngh from Auokland to Te Awamutu, On TfTE3DAY, December 26tb, and MON DAY, January Ist, a Train for the Raoea will run as follows i— Te Awamutu, dep. 6.20 a.m. Ohauuo, 6.37 a.m. Hamilton Jnnotlon, 7,10 a,m. NKaruawahiu, 7.33 a.m. Huntly. 815 a.m. Kanßiiiri, 8 10 a.m, Meroer, 9.40 a.m. Racecourse, arr. 1215 p.m. TRAINS SUSPENDED. DKCHMBHR 26th, JANUARY Ist AND 2nd. The M 0 am. Auckland and Walkatoj the 11.0 am. AuokJand and Henderson; the 2 5 cm. Hamilton to Auokland: and 2 0 p.m. Henderson to Auokland, are snspendei on the above days. All Onehunga Branoh Trains after 10.10 a.m, wl.l be suspended and Specials Bnbatltnted. The 4.15 p.m. Auokland to Meroer, And 130 p.m. Anokland to Hclensrille, WILL BE PO3TPON&D To A nokland dep, P. 9 p.m. A BPECIAL TRAIN for the Raoea will ran bb follows:— Henderson, 1110 a.m, Avondale, ll.il a.m. Mount Eden, 17.3 p m. — 1,0 p.m. Racecourse, 12.20 p.m. — 1.20 p.m. The II 15 p.m. Auokland and Oiiehunga will ran aa on Saturdays. On CHRISTMAS DaY Trains will run as onSuodajp. A. V. MAODONALD. District Uansger. oDornng. A UCKLAND OACING QLUB; SUMMER MEETING. first day- Boxing Day (Tuesday), Eeoembhb 26. MAIDEN PLATE of lOOsovs., 1J miles. FREE HANDICAP of lOOsovs., 1 mile. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE Of lOOsovß., 21 miles. The AU.CKLAND CUP of 500sovs., 2i miles. RAILWAY PLATE of lOOsovß., | mile. SECQiiD day- New Yuab's Day (Monday), Jan.l, 1883. • DERBY STAKES of lOOsovs, li miles. PUBLICANS' PURSE of lOOsovs, 1 mile. The AUCKL»NDR4.OINQ OLUB HAN DICAP of 30030y, 1| miles. SKLLINU RACK ot lOOsovs, 1 mile and a distance. MIDSUMMER STAKES of 200SOV8, 6 fur long*. GRAND STAND HANDICAP OC ICO3OV*, U miles. THIRD DAY— Tuesday, Jantjaby 2,1883. The NURBKRY HANDICAP of lOCsove., 0 f arlongs. AUCKLAND PLATE of 200SOVS., 2 mllep. HAY UIOAP SrEKPLEOHASB of 2(030V5., ,' 81 miles. . ■ STKWARDS' HIGH-WKI6HT HANDI CAP of lSOsova., 1} mUes. CONSOLATION HANDICAP of SOsove., lmlle. GRNBRAL ftNTRY DAY— FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1882, WM. PKRCIVAL, Seoretary. Champion Race. TO BR RUN >T MBLBOT7RNE, • JANUARY IST, 1883., 59 NOMINATIONS. 59 • 3COO MEMHKRB AT 10S EACH. First. ..£IOO Second._.. ............. 200 Third ........._..^ _ 100 Other 86 divided ,_ 800 • £1600 - 1 Witx CiiOBB 25th December, Cheques will not ba accepted, It being impossible In many en tertainments to obtain payment prevlons to result being obtained ot Consnltation; therefore, in future Ada will decline them. Please send—Poat Office Orders, Registered Letters, or Bank . Notes; but P.O. Orders preferred. Payable to ADA MANTUA, Care of Mr. Abraham, BOX 351, P.O. DUNKDIN. N.B.—DoN»Diw Ccp will open let January, 1883. RIKNT'a CHAMPION UO>SUL TATION. RUN on the Ist JANUARY, 1882. 3000 Men-bera at fit Kaon FITBtHOKe.. .. .. .. £1000 Seoond Horse .... «. 600 ■Jhlrd Howe .. .. .. 400 Other starters (div'de).. „ 800 Non-starters (divide) » .. 100 : Applications by letter only. Addressed ORUNr, care of W. Blnolair 1 Eastern Arcafle, Melbourne. Insuraucct. MUTUAL FIUE AND MARINB INSURANCI COMPANY OF NEW ZaALAND. , The Business ot the Company will in fntnra be condnoted in theOfrlceslaieiyooonnled.br Mr Kdwin Binney, No. 30. Queen-street. Fire and Marine Risks aooepted at current rates. By order of the Board. ROBERT DOBSON, General Manager. ' . Musical. TW'OW LANDING, EX LOCH FLEET, -Ll NKW PIANOTORTKS, . NEW PIANOFORTHS. Which will ba sold at a LOW PRICK for cash, 1 or on the Deferred System. Good Second-hand Pianofortes from £12 upwards, and Harmoniums , from £5. ' 8. H. WEBBS; CO. LYOKUM MUSIC SALOON Hobson-clßset (Near Victoria-street). N.B.—Muslo Taught, also at Tnakan, WaiSato Terms on application. ... TVT U S I C BUBIM ES a, JJKJL ESTABLISHED YEABS. ' MR WEBB is desirous to find a Gentleman who will join his Son in carrying on the Busi ness. A knowledge of Music most desirable, but not necessary. The share of profits acoord ng to the capital introduced.-Lyceum HrU Hobson-atreet.



I Amusementß. \ BBOTT'd OPERA HOUSE. KVfIRY KVBNINQ AT BIBHT. BVICBY KVKNIKG AT KIOHT. " 'Tls not In mortals to command suoce;B< Bat we'll do more g Sompronlue, We'll deserve it," ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION thb JtioYAt, Illusionists iN • AUCKL4ND. gk.nd and ovshwhbi.mino acoobss of thh Most Unique and Wondebfoixx Mab- VJEttOXja HNTKHT4INMEST OP TBIS OKjsTOBY, CALLED A NIGHT IN DREAMLAND! A NIGHT IN DREAMLAND! Aad the Marvellous Automata PSOYHO, ECHO, PHONO. & OLIO! The Latest London Sensation! ■ RBMNED! REIfINKD! KEFINBD AND CLASSICAL! ' ' Overflowing with Startling and Fantastical FEATS OF NECROMANCY 1 And Crowned by the Large Audience with Rounds of Load and Prolonged Applause. Doors open at 7.30; Performance at 8, Carriages may be ordered for 10 o'clock. GIFTS ! GIFTS I GIFTS I AT THIS A MERICAN TVTOVffiITY TTALL, Amkrioan IX ovelty Hall, QUSEN-3TRKKT. THE EGYPTIAN WAR EXHIBITION AND DIOKAMa 1 CROWDED BVKRY EVENISG. Si essrs, BA1LBY& KKRR will perform their Marvellous Conjuring Ttioks and IllUiions. - . ■ THE TRANSIT OF VENDS. To-night j !£sss*& T°-NI«HT,» GRAND GUT DISTRIBUTION. EVERYONE RECBIVKS A PfiKSBNI ON «AOH VISIT. The Presents to ba given away consist or— Watohes, Tea and Coffee Setvices, Clcoks, Vases, Ucuets, Model Printing Presses, &c, Theatre Tojs,. Books, Piotures, American Novelties, Hydropults, &o. Brass Band in attendance. Prices of Admission, Is; Children, Gil. ■ or SECOSD GBAND Matinee TO-MOKKOW aF ra RN OO S, tor Hohool Children, whec overy * ChUd will receive a PRE SENT. - See the Pn seats In the American Novelty window. bAILBY & KERR. Proprietors. J. CHELLINGWORTH, B ua loeBS -Manager* OAENELL HAL L^ RAILWAY BAND CONCERT, To-night i T°n ighti FRIDAY, 15th IKST. Under the patronage of A. V. Macdonald, Esg, Pbogrammk : Soleotlon- v .. .. ..Hallwaj1 Band Song .... _ Mr Stanton Bong ..„„.... MißsSpty Pong .. _ .. '«. .. - MrOsbom j Sang _ '„ .. - .. Mrs Mai we 11 Song .. .. MrWorrai- Song _ !. .. ■.. .: Mrs Willows Solo (Pianoforte) .. .. .. Mrs W.Elliot " Part It. Seleotlon . .'. .. ..Railway Band Duet _ .. .. Messrs Osborn and Spragg song .. .. .. ' .. .. Miss Cant Bong. „ ~ .. ..■ .. ..MrWorrall Bong « _ „ .. .. Mrs WUlowa - Song „ ~ .".' .. _ MrO'SolUvan Song „ _. ~ « „ .*.--• Ml?a Bpry ' ' Song -. ■». .. ... .. MrCanC Accompanist -Miv W. Elliot. Dancing to commence immediately, after, the Concert, Doors open at 7.30. Tickets, 2s; to be had oC the Members of the Band. ■ ■ _ T> A Z A A X 1 j3AZAAJR|>: "O4ZAAR! AT THE VOLUNTEER DRHSi-SHED, ' In Aid of the Auckland Tabernacle Buildino Fund. Will be Opened MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, ■•..■• ■' _ At 2 o'clock, Br MB THOS. SPUBQKON. Every other day ot week 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 tho like Bazaar Closes Finally Saturday Night; 23rd No Auction at Close ■'■ \ '■-.'■• ,'' -- Refreshment Buffet : Fine Art Gallery Entertainments EverylEvening; . Electric Telegraph, Telephone. &c. , Printing Presses , "■■..■■,'■■.!; ' Newspaper Issued Every Evening. • Tickets may be obtained from the Booksell<j», and from members of the Baptist Church. ; V A D M I S S I O N, IS. - Children under 12,6 d. , Goods and Contributions for the Bazaar will be received by Mr E. Holloway, Draper, Queen- y - street, during bosiness hours; and at the OhapeL • Welleßley-street, on Fridays, from 2 p.m. to 8 , P.m.' ,"•- ''. ■;_'.:-, ':"-; I^HE WELLESLEY BILLIARD ' - ROOMS.—a ndbrws an i Atlett, Tobao conists, and Importers of Bllltatd-Requisites; ■■• Handsome Booms, well lighted. Two First- - claBS Tables, fittings oomplote. Sour patronage toUottad. ;■■■.' .Educational. - «| K. P O O L E V, Oboanibt 07 St. Matthew's Chubch (Late Organist and Choirmaster for Fonrteen , Years ot the Cathedral Chnrohot ' - Liverpool, Knglandi, Teaoher ot Organ. Pianoforte, and Singing j also, Cornet, and other Brass Wind Instru ments. ■ ':'. At the suggestion ot aeveral musical friends, Kr Poouty contemplates the formation ot a Gentleman's Brass Band Club during the ensu ing musical season, of which, particulars will ba announced in dne course. ' MBNDELSBOHN VILIiA, . Yinoent-street ; '■• ' nn Ho s. B, a 11. ■*• Landscape Pajntbb, • '. '.' MOUNT ROSKILL ROAD* LESSONS GIVEW • Views of Hon^es, Farmß, etc.,- taken -for bnslnessporpotes as short notioo and a moderata arlcQ E)rap£KY and Clothing; OPENIXG DAY, 15th Decehbbb, iBB% i IMPORTANT NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. OPENING OF rpHE r^UAPERX ATD OLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT (OPPOSITI THE GOVBKNOEBKOWTSEHOTBii HOBSON-STREET). WT>EEHAN, late Clothing Buyer at • *■» Garlick and Cranwellu will OPEN • the above BUSINESS on . FRIDAY, 15TO DECEIMtBE B, J. J In the new brick premises erected by him, with, a beautiful selection of NEW GOODS carefully • selected by W. B. to suit all Customers, Comprising— GENERAL DRAPERY, HOSEERY, . MHo LINERY, MEN'S AND BOYS' "~^ CLOTHING AND MERCERY, DRESS AND. FANCY GOODS, BLANKETS. - . FLANNELS, SHEETINGS, FURNISHING GOODS, and, in fact, all the REQUIREMENTS OF A FIRST-CLASS STORE. '. ■ i ........... nl .. : DBEBSMAKD. ra Ond'MILLINEBy . : I :iWill be conducted on a large scale by Miss! ■ : DEMPSEYandMRSBEEHAN.who • :', ; GUARANTEE FIT AND STYLE. } I : ....y^... ......ij W. 8., having neither rent nor salaries to par.' Will be able tO SELL CHEAPER THAN ANY OTHER •■'■ house in thb trade, the object being to establish a business •m*- ED ICA L- H ALL, •"■*■ ponsonbx ', (Opp bttk thb tkbee lamps), Estsbliflhedlß76. CKHBNDKRSON, .: * '\~'', :;;.;'; Dispeiuilßg Chemist md Pharmacist, and V Harßßon.Dentlßt (Registered). ■