The interest taken by Mr I'cinbcrton Carter in tlio St. Leonards passengers is at length explained. From this gentleman's own letter to the " Morning Post," we i gather only £25 was divided amongst the joor emigrants, the balance of the sum publicly subscribed, viz., £100 13s fid, being handed over to "a widow lady, hor buy, and maid-servant," personal friends of Mr Carter. A lady who can allurd to (ravel with a maid - servant i* surely scarcely a proper recipient for charity. Steamers for Auckland. ■ Captain Todd, who commanded the un lucky St. Leonards when she was run down, and behaved with creditable pluck and coolness, has been appointed by Messrs Shaw, Savill and Co. to the Northumber land. This vessel (as you know) sails for Auckland with the Stewart settlers next month. She is not filling very fast, but luckily there is plenty of time yet. The Northumberland has been re-masted and rigged. Last voyage hor owner.-' absolutely .sent her to sea just as .she was when the engines were taken out, or, in other words, jury-riggod. As a consequence, the old tub couldn't sail at all.and even now it is on (ho cards that her postage oni will take an abnormally long time. The Tiiralviiin, for Auckland, which should have sailed at the end of last month has been detained upwards of three weoks, owing ton break down in connec tion with the refrigerator. Both shipper* and passenjrers are furious. Tho latter (numbering thirty) have, of course, been living in clover at the Company's expense. . Judiro Mailing's Friends. The friends of tho Into Judge Mailing in London have been much hurl: at a puwi graph which appeared in tho " New Zealand Herald" inferring that Mr Meath, the soli citor, was the only person who really do voted himself to thts sick man. Ah a matter of fact, Mr Meath never sut eyes mi the Judge till they met in England, and only called upon him once or twice in the way of business the whole time. Mr .Mailing's best friends were Lord and Lady Pembroke and Captain A.sliby, who were from first to last untiring in their attentions and kind nesses, and saw him daily. The Tongarlro. Anglo-Colonial city folk arc wondering how the N.Z.S. Company's gorgeous new liner Tongariro is to be get on"on contract date. She lias not even come round from Glasgow yet. and when last .seen was in a most incomplete condition. Every berth is engaged both fore and aft, so the steamer must sail, but, a.s on the mosi: liberal com putation, only three days will have to be taken for loading the cargo, provisioning, and coaling, 1 think it just possible a few odd trifles may be left behind. The first voyages of the Orient and the Carthago wcro hideously uncomfortable, simply because the vessels were hurried oil' higgledy piggledy, with only half the proper stores, and with officers and stewards who hadn't the least idea where anything was. The Now Zealand Shipping Company would, in the opinion of many, have acted far more wisely had they detained the Tongariro a fortnight, .sending the British King before her. But if the Tongariro's passage out should by chance prove disagreeable, it will, at any rate, be speedy. At a prodigious cost the Company are coaling the vessel only with the best Welsh coal, which will, it is hoped, drive her as few steamers have ever been driven before. Money considerations do not appear to trouble the New Zealand Shipping Company much nowadays. They spend with truly royal magnificence. This coal freak is only a sample ot "Iho way the money goes." I hear on the best, possjblo authority that upwards of t'2,000 over and above tho contract price has been spent in decorationg the Tongariro's saloon, and, no doubt, the Aorangi will be treated similarly. Messrs Coster, Strickland & Co. are moving into grand new offices, the rent of which is just double that of those they now occupy. In fact, things are done alto gether en prince. Personal Notes. Captain llallctt takes charge of the Ton gariro, and Mr Bone, as I mentioned last mail, will be chief oliicer. A list of intend ing passengers is attached to my postcript, but I may specially mention Sir Joseph Hudson, an old Aucklander,as returning in her. Mr Thomas Richards, a scientific butcher with an eye to tho frozen meat industry, goes out to Canterbury by the Victory (.«,). .He will bo accompanied by hi.s wife and family. Mr Jones, a gentleman of means, with two grown-up sons, has also booked three passages by tho same steamer. This party are on the look-out for land, Mr F. Cooper loft for Auckland, via America, by tho s.s. Republic yesterday. A number of passengers have booked for N.Z., via Australia, by the s.s. West meath. Amongst others, Mr F. Ruskill, MrandMrsYordinson and family, tho Misses Chalkers (2), and Mr and Mrs Scott and family. Tho last-named arc farmers, bound for the Waikato, Earl Granvillo Remonstrates. Losiion', December 4.—Objections by the Australasian Colonies to tho bill now before the French Legislature for the deportation of French cViminals to tho island* of tho South Pacific have again been brought prominently under tho notice of the British liovernment. Earl Granville has notified that lie will repeat tho protest recently made by tho English Government against the provisions of the bill, Captain Macgregor's Steamer. The steamer which Messrs Blackwood and Cordon are building for Captain Macgregor, of the Northern Steamship Company of New Zealand, is ft very fine boat of (i:i-2 tons. Her length is 101 ft. Uin-i breadth 20ft., and depth of hold 11 feet, The vessel is built to accommo date comfortably no less than 200 passen gers, and, save for a small break, has almost a Hush poop. The contractors will have her ready to leave Glasgow in July next. No name has yet beeii fixed upon. Postscript. London, October 10, Aftor three weeks' delay the Turakina, for Auckland, at last made a start yesterday afternoon, but did not get far. On her way out of tho dock, tho good ship ran into the pierhead, doing herself so much damage that to proceed was impossible, and she is now back again discharging cargo prior to undergoing repairs. The New Zealand Shipping Company cannot by any stretch of imagination bo called lucky lately, Tne Agent-General informs me that the appointment of master to the Christchurch High School has not as yet been tendered to "any of tho numerous applicants who answered tho advertisement, but remains in suspension pending instructions from the colony. Mr and tho Misses Gould, who camo home by the " British King " last May,are booked to return to Christ-church on tho Ist of November in that vessel.

Tho following saloon passengers are booked per Tongariro, leaving on the 2, rith inst. :—Mr and Mrs Pharazyn, the Itov. J, B. lloare and family, |>r. (iossott and family, Mr and Mrs Osborne, Rev. Mr Smith, Mr F. Wilson and son, Mr and Mrs N. H. Davis, Mr and Mrs J. M. Barker, Mr and Mrs Hartnoll and family, Miss Esther and Miss Elizabeth Rait, and Mr and Mrs John Bollard.

The following passengers aro booked by the British King, to leave for Wel lington direct on November Ist: — Mr and the Missus (lould, Mr and Mrs .lolly and family, and Messrs Pat Campbell, Marsh man, YValunifin, Studlov, Kishop, Thatcher, Gowon, Lamford, Tolliouso, and tho l\ov. Mr l'ascoe. This vessel also takes out i2uo emigrants. Mr 11. T. Booth, tho groat temperance lecturer and initiator of the Blue llibbon movement, sails for Melbourne direct by the Orient steamer on Nov. 2S, and will proceed thence to New Zealand.

The " Colonies and India" says it will be a national misfortune if the mishap to the Matauva's meat cargo should check the en terprise of New Zealand breeders and shippers. Whilst on this subject I may men tion that a very mischievous paragraph lias been going the round of tho papers to tho cll'ect that " tho medical oilieer for tho port of London the other day condemnied .'!,37S carcases of mutton from New Zealand as unlit for human food." No ship's name is givon, and no explanation vohtntoored.so that I am afraid tho general public will believe this to be another lot of bad meat from the colonies. On the .same day, too, a ease was reported of a tradesman suing a merchant for selling him 57 cases of "stinking" tinned meat from Sydney. It is this sort of thing that prejudices the poorer classes so strongly against Australasian mutton. The Agent-General informs mo that the Waitangi, sailing for Canterbury on Octo ber 2Stb, the Victory, sailing for Otago on October 26th, and tho British King, sailing for "Wellington on November 3rd, will each take out about 250 assisted emigrants.

Dr. William Weelhou'so, (^,0., delivered an address before the Balloon Society at tlio Aquarium the other day on " The Mother Country and Her Dependencies." Mr AY. F. Yesey FitasgertUd, of Melbourne, took tho chair, and a number o{ well known AnglO'Colonialc, inducting Captain Bedford Pirn, Mr Frederick Young, and others were present.

STANDARDS OF PROFICIENCY.

A coiiuestondf.nt, observing in our Satur day's Si'imt.kmext the Rev. Mr Somerville's paper on " Standard Examinations," which was read before the Educational Institute, Auckland Brand), on 14th November, sends us an extract from the *" Sydney Morning Herald " of the 3rd of October last, which ■he gladly publish, in the hope that our teachers will not be unprepared to feel assured that our sympathies are with them in their praiseworthy efforts to ascertain what is being done in educational matters in a neighbouring colony. We are too pleased at all times to further the cause of education, and to place before our teachers information which, in all probability, they would not obtain for themselves :—

"Among the many matters of import ance all'ecting the successful working of our public schools, .'-.ho question of the standards of proficiency which came under the notice of the recent Conference of Inspectors is not the least urgent, inas much as the old standards, prepared some years ago, sire not accessible to the majority of touchers, by reason of their being out of print, and also because those old standards are, as might bo expected, now somewhat behind the time. The conference, after carefully considering the matter, approved of a standard for primary schools, which had been submitted to the Minister by the Chief Inspector, and also a standard for infant schools. The leading features of these standards are:—(l) That differen tial valued, showing the. relative im portance of the several prescribed subjects throughout the school course are assigned to them. This provision will render it im possible for a school to gain a satisfactory murk for proficiency unless duo attention has been given to reading, writing, and arithmetic. Under the old standard, all the subjects of instruction were valued alike. ('2) Provision is made for definite progress in giving spaces of time — half years. No period of a child's school career is left subject to a vague or general state ment of work required. (3) They require that pupils shall clear the infant's depart ment, or the first class in a school without an infants' department, at seven years of age. (4) In order to secure increased attention to reading, writing, and arithmetic, the subjects of less importance in the lower classes, as grammar, geography, object lessons, and drawing, are deferred until a later stage. (5) Provision is made for the satisfying of the prescribed " standard of education " by children who have spent one year in the third class (the highest in ordinary country schools), that is, at about 11 years of ugo. These children will thus be entitled to claim certificates of exemp tion from further school attendance. (0) in all schools the pupils will receive a sound English education, fitting them for the ordinary business of life ; and in the lirger schools they will be prepared for the University public examinations, and for admission to the High schools, (7) Provision is made for attention to those elementary scientific subjects which affect health and .social well being. (8) English and Australian history are added to the subjects hitherto included in the ordinary course. (9) Sing ing is so arranged as to admit of teaching the " stalP' method, if preferred, from the start. (10) Drawing is so arranged as to be of subsequent practical utility.

With regard to the infant schools, in con ducting the examinations the full value of 100 marks will be given for the three " R.'fl" —reading, writing, and arithmetic. Object lessons can only get .'!0 marks; form, 20 ; colour, 20 ; singing, -10 ; geography, 20 ; and Scripture, .'lO. Jt should Ido observed that here, as all through the primary schools, "Scripture" simply means the authorised books of deseiiptive lessons.

Coining now to the lowest class in the primary schools, the standard of proficiency will be found to be just cue degree higher; and the full value of 100 marks will be given for reading and arithmetic, while writing is now only valued at GO marks. Dictation also earns GO, and singing 30 marks.

In tho second class tho standard presents a fair progression. Reading and arithmetic are still valued at 100 marks, and writing and dictation at GO. Grammar now comes in and is worth 40, as is also geography, while object lessons and singing each count for 30.

The lessons for tho third class are yet more advanced. We still find reading anil arithmetic valued at 100 marks, hut when a child has attained to this stage, writing must have been so far mastered that a legible style of handwriting lias been attained, and thereforo tho necessity for its practice is somewhat diminished, and only 00 marks are awarded for it, and the same for dictation. The study of the English language in the form of grammar is now recognised as of more importance, and geography comes under the i>ame category, and 70 marks aye, tUe maximum for each of tbesj branches of study. lliatoyy, now, for tho first time, becomes a subject for study, and for it 60 marks may bo awarded. The Scripture lessons w^l gain 40 marks, and composition, singing, and drawing, may each 50013 30.

The curriculum ior the fourth class shows that the pupils are expected to be able to take a greater variety of subjects. Reading and arithmetic are still the subjects to which the full value of 100 m.a^s are awarded. Grammar coir\es n^xt in order, and may earn 7Q may^s. Geography and jjistoyy are now on a par, and if tho teacher in successful in imparting those useful branches of instruction, he may score GO marks for them, and Euclid will bring' in the. same figures. Writing and dictation only count for 50 ; obipot lt«sp,ns for 40; and composition, slngjng, drawing, and Scrip, ture only go for 30 marks each.

Coming now to the fifth, or highest class* we find that while arithmetic is still valued at lOOmarks.tlic same distinction is attached to Euclid, Latin, and French. In other words, it is now felt to be time to push the pupil on towards those studies which wiU be required in tho High, or Qrainmar, schools. Reading and writing have been now so far mastered that they are valued at ("0 and ,10 marks respectively, and dictation counts for 50 marks ; grammar, however, is worth 80, and natural science and algebra each go for 70. History tells up for 50 marks, and geography for 40, while draw. Ing, music, and Scripture are each good, for 30 only.

It is apparent, from 0 study of «ie stand ards thus drawn up that the object of the Inspectors is to encourage the useful and discourage the system of cram. If children ro through the coiirsp as here laid down, and come up to the standard expected ol' them, they will form the proper matwlftS to go on to the High School w4 from thence to the University tajlf, and with the foundations rpvrsetly laid, the gentle mother of learning can hardly fail to rear a superstructure of knowledge that will be a blessing to the individual and a benefit to the community.

VOLUNTEER NEWS.

N.Z. Rifle Association.

A MEE-rora of the local Committeo of the above Association was held last evening. Captains Dignan (in the chair), Mahon, Lieutenant Skjnnor, and Messre Dovoro and E. Cooper (secretary) were present. It was stated that the reason for not starting canvassing for subscriptions on Monday and Tuesday was in consequence of business people being engaged in pre paring for the outgoing mail steamer. It was also thought it would be well to post pone the collecting o{ subscriptions till the middle of January, as by so doing they would not interfere with the vogatta donations. Mr Devore moved that the Secretary be instructed tp write to the banks and insurance companies soliciting prizes in either trophies or money. Tlio motion was agreed to. Iv reference to the amount tho Volunteer companies would contribute, Captain Mahon said that very much could not be expected, as all Volun teers who competed at tho firing would have to pay fees amounting to a consider able sum. The officers' subscription would amount to C>o, and there was no doubt each company would subscribe.—lt was agreed to start subscriptions immediately, so that those willing to subscribe at tho. present time will not be debarred fewi doing so. The regular canvas.^ |a«> sub scriptions will start about %^ middle of January.

It is underwood the local Executive Council o,{ the Association have invited Hjs; Kxcellency Sir Wm. Jervois \o. open che prize-firing meeting, tq \&. \<&& here in February.

The weoily drill of the Victorias was held last night.. There was a muster of about thirty, and they were put through a coin-so of company, manual, and bayonet drill by Captain Mahon.

Printed and Published by the Proprietor HENRY BRETT, of SymcmdStaeVat kit General Printing office, Wyndbam-street, 1» the Provmco of Auckland, New Zealand. Wednesday, Decembeb 12,1883.

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Auctions. To-morrow i Tomorrow i To-morrow i AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK. I; ', i; I ■:.■ >3*Jo» ±RIUMPH! cj C* rnRiuMPH! ~ Oi)5» IRIUMPH! j I ON ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT JUiY CONCERN. For Sale by Auction, TO-MOKROW, THURSDAY, Deo. 13. -jp AND JSAACS HAVE RECEIVED INSTRUCTIONS FROM MESSRS L. D. NATHAN AND CO. (AGENTS FOR CAPTAIN BROTHERTON) TO SELL BY AUCTION, TOMORROW (THURSDAY), AT 11 O'CLOCK. mHE qTEAMSHIP mRIUMPH, 1,707 Tons Register, 2,700 Tons Burthen, AS NOW LIES ON TIRITIRI ISLAND. ~/.<: -.--. . ' ' ' i iuH in:-".' • Fnrther particulars as to the equipments th»t go with the vessel when sold will be given TO MORROW. TERMS CASH. NO RESERVE. E AND A. I SAACS> Auctioneers.



Auctions. tomorrow: the remuera yards. FOR SALE, at tho Revnuero Yards, on Thursday next, at 1 o'clock, DAIRY COWS, STORE CATTLE 170 Fat Cattle from Awitu, Waikato, and } Waitara 700 Fat Sheep and Lambs Fat and Store Pigs ALFRED BUCKLAND, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14. THE HAYMARKET. MPORTANT SALE op HORSE STOCK. FOR Sale on Friday, December 14th, from Waitara, 45 YOUNG HOUSES, as follows: ---15 Heavy Draughts IS Medium Draughts 15 [tiding Horses. , , All useful animals, in good condition, for mmediato work. ALFRED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19. THE HAYMARKET WOOL SALE, | WOOL SALE, WOOL SALE, | WOOL SALE, Usually the Largest for the Season, WILL tako place on WEDNESDAY, December 10. [mmediato Storage available without additional charge. WOOLPACKS ON SALE. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAYS. THE HAYMARKET. SALE OF WOOL, SIIEEPSKIKS, HIDES, and TALLOW, each TUESDAY, at 12 o'clock. JALFRED BUCKLAND THE HAYMARKET. REGULAR SALES OF HAY AND STRAW EACH TUESDAY AND FRIDAY, At 11 o'clock. ALFRED BUCKLAND. "TV/- O O L ! W O O L ! THE WHANGAREI WOOL SALE will be hold on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15. SALE AT 11 O'CLOCK. R. T H O M P S O N, Auctioneer. FRIDAY. DECEMBER 14. DURHAM YARDS. THE Undersigned will hold their usual annual HORSES FAIR on Friday, December Ilth, ■when a large number of Horsesfrom Wanganui, Hawera, Poverty Bay, and Napier, will be offered. HUNTER & NOLAN. DURHAM YARDS. If\Oß SALE, at the Durham Yards, ' every Tuesday, at 11 o'clock, HIDES, TALLOW, WOOL, and SKINS. HUNTER & NOLAN, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14. ANNUAL HORSE FAIR. THE Undersigned will hold their ANNUAL HOUSE FAIR at the Durham Yards, on Friday, Uth December. A good many Horses are already catalogued, amongst which aro two Shipments from tho- West Coast, a mob overland from Poverty Bay. and a number of local horses, the owners of which would not submit them at an ordinary sale. Intonding vendors will please forward entries not later than Thursday morning. B*uyers will find a really Good Selection of— HEAVY DRAUGHT HORSES, with trials DRAUGHT COLTS BROOU MARES STRONG ACTIVE HORSES, for Heavy Spring Cart and 'Bus work A Largo Number of LIGHT HARNESS HORSES and HACKS. At 10 a.m. Shari-. HUNTER & NOLAN. THURSDAY, 3kd JANUARY, 1884. DURHAM YARDS. ANNUAL SALE OF BLOOD STOCK. THE undersigned have received instruc tions from Mr Walters to Sell, on Thurs day, the 3rd January next, at 11 o'clock, 2-yoarold Colt by Musket out of Fanny Fisher Yearling Colt by Musket out of Slander Yearling Colt by Musket out of Yatterina Yearling Colt by Musket out of Roaarina Yearling Colt by Marybymong out of Peeress. The Pedigrees of the above youngsters re auire no comment by the Auctioneer, being of le very best strains both on the sido of sire and dam. HUNTER AND NOLAN. iv. s. coourane] [james dacre MONDAY, DECEMBER 17. at tlt^ xbw auction" mart, queen-street. ]BeNTONVIL7J3, NoRTHCOTE, comprising 34 LARGE VILLA SITES AND COMFORTABLE RESIDENCE OF TEN ROOMS, Commanding Unsurpassed Views of the Harbour, City, and Suburbs. THE Subscribers will sell, at their New Auction Mart. Queen-street (alongside the Union Bank), on Monday, December IT, at 12 o'olock, TnAT VALUABLI? FREEHOLD PROPERTY AT NORTHCOTE, Now in the occupation of Major Benton, and known as BENTONVILLE, Subdivided into 31 Largo Allotments, on ono of which is orected a COMMODIOUS TEN-ROOMED HOUSE, thoroughly well finished, and fitted with bath-room, wardrobes, cupboards, and all conveniences necesssary for a gentleman's residence. The Auctioneers beg specially to call the at tention of intending purchasers to the following advantages possessed by this property, viz.: Tho allotments aro all large, and nearly evcry_ one commands a view which for beau ty, variety, and extensiveness can scarcely be equalled ; the property is easy of access from cither tho Northcote or the Birkenhcad Wharfs, to which the ferry steamer plies continuously during the day ; a Government school and two churches are situated within a few minutes' walk of tho ground. Terms: One-third cash on the fall of the ham mer ; tho balance can remain on mortgage for two or three years at 7 per cent. Plans will be ready for issue on Saturday, December 1. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, , Auctioneers. >



Auctions. XO-M0 R R 0 W. EX lOXTC. r»i j; A I) E S A L E X OK S7 TRUNKS OF LADIES', GENTS', MAIDS', AND CHILDREN'S BOOTS AND SHOES, From First-class Sinkers, and most suit-nble assortment. GABRIEL LEWIS, Auctioneer. MONDAY, DECEMBER 17. UKKEDBKMKU PLEDGES ! UNREDEEMED PLEDGES!! (IABRIEL LEWIS TIT AS received instmctions to poll by S 5 nuclion. mi above d:itc, at 11 o'clock, at Koum:-,, Quri-n street, THE I'NUEIJKEMED PLEDIi.ES pawned with 1,. 11. XeiiiiH'Kiin, .-it tlin Auckland iinil Multifile Piete Loan Offices. r-Vbrimry 2nd, I!:1, SMI Wuleli: Ctli, BS. Sll WulHi S r:i=l I'iiain: !llli. !)J. i!Hli Watch and Chain; f'lli. Hi' OKSd Wali-h. Chain, and l.iH-kiM : ll'li, 107, limoi-li : a;tli. KB. SLII Wal"'.i: Mar.-li Isi, 1 .".s. uFdU Winch and Chain: Jml. Ilili. X Slurts; L'nd. Hi", Uroouh and Iv.n-;Mirs: hi!: i::..'i 0 l'twins; Jilli. l.Vt, lIHIV V, li. h; ■j!,.i,L'll.S(;II Watrh: L'Jnd. •_'■", liar of C ,l ( i; "i;iii -J2I.SLII Watch ;'J:iili ill),do. Iling; \..,p !..ii, ■':•) SIIS Wnteh; J-V-'miiiiry Juil, 121, I'.-.ir.-c I'ui.Tva I'ut.iindCrrcl ; .Mil, I" \ Necklet and l.ucl-ci: fiiii, 1117, l> ISin;.-; Ilitli, 177. Locket nml l.'iTi:;: i:-llt. l;-S. S Chain, cic ; L'iml, l!i_>, Wll Waii-h: f.'iwl, l!il. Wand X Kinu-s; Kird, ■i 7 Kin- : ■:3rd. 2HS, ISreo.-h and Knrrlims: i::ii iiii SLII Waluh; Murclt stli, 217, SLH \\;.:.!i : liili. '.'.':;. Uruoclt : illli, BU7. "I'oola: mi, ;.', Kirn,-; ihli. 2!-;;. lius L Wutcli; •■•Mi Hl.'i, Clinin ; 2-iih, I'lli. Chain; '2!Hh. I'll), DISC W.n.-h and Clmin; April lilll. 3.-7. OKSH Wali-li : SHI-. S:'.'". It Itinjr : li'tli. ::ti7. liraco and Hits: null. :.:!;>, sell Wiudi: Kith.-I 0, :i studs, Ccin. Ui-wii.:! I'ins. I Pieces Silver ; liilli, -lit!, ■i Silier S; onus anil Forks; :i Pieces Plate; ISlfi 121. SUM Watch: ISth, 427, BGH Wnlcli: L'flilt, JSn. I) King; 20th. t42, Clock: 5.1n1. lIS. S lioeket and (i Itlnu; > ..HI •■:: rd, I ill. Slill Watch ; 23rd. l.'.:i. l.oeket, Chain, and Kin;;: 21th. ■!.>!'. SI,II Watch; iith, .if; \ Itiiiic; 27'lh, 177. 3 Studs and Hint:: 27th, IT ■; s Necklet an.! l.iiekel:'.'l'.th.!7:i.si,ll Walch; l-.illii, I--. Uroneli; 30th. -li'l, Violin and How; ■.\hivind .'in- Kavrinrs: 3rd. Sll. HKSC Walch; I'lr.l' ,'.l.'' SI,II Wntali; 10th.."Ks OKS.Ii Wnlcli; !i; h. ,-i;C, Chain; Ilitli. r>77. i Uliirs: 23rcl, 1117. Ha- Tools; 2Uh. UiV,, Locket: L'Sih, Cl 3, K:iri'inp<; "Olh. GUI, Clmin and Keener; I'ehi iiiirv 27, 3iU. Kress : April '-'■'>. 731, Trousers and Vest- May 2. 781, Coal; Sth, 853. Silk .ia.iai • lfillt. ?' '. I Quilts. If. Sheets. I Talile el.u'.is; Illlli, S'tl. I'lstcr: 2-Juil. I'll), Coal; 2Sth. !'il. Coal and Vest; 'JSth. !I7I), Trousers and V,-.i • 2Sih !)7.'. Trousers and Vest: Jinn; I, Mil, I'.lankcl : llh.Hl i. -I Dress Piece" : !lth. 10X."t. l'ort- HKinlean, &i\: Vth, 103-S, Coat; 2.>tli, I■:!:>, Coat; :'iitli iii:> Dreas l'lcco : July 2nd. 1187, Coat ana W-it • 3rd 1203. i Coats: 7th. ii2ll. Coat: 11th, ]•:<]-• itress: ilth. i»S2. Bundle I'lotliint,'; 20r,h, i:;'-'.Tahk'c!olh iinilOlonk;2Sth, i:fi". Cimt;2Bth, I'M Coat: August Ist. 1110, Coal: Ist, 1113, Suit; :,nl '11-i Trousers and Vest: 3rd. 1 ISO. 'IVouscrs an,l Vest ;il|li. 11'iS. I »vut?irnt : '.':h. 1 HiS, Coat: HUli. H7:i, Dolman : iStli. i(«i. Coat; 13th, 1107, 2 Coats 1 Vest. 2 Pairs Hoots; ifltli, 1 21. Coat; "Isi l..ii-!-! "U Pni'.-s Hoots: 2lih, ISS9, 2 Krocks; 2.'ith. |j(l-'. Tent: :!-d. 1 Hit. 2 I'lstcn; .luno 7th, liii; Shawl; 12th. 1055. Coat, and Dress; 7th. MJ7. Kidiiii.- llahit; Jlay 2Stli. !IJS. .Suit; Juno 18U1,1071, Portmanteau; '-Ist, IU3, Coat. pOUNTRY CATTLE SALES. Pokcno—Slondevj-. December 17. Dnny-Wedneaday, December 19. Papakura—lioxing Day, no sale, ALFRED BUCKLAND. B. TONKS.J IR. C. CARS.] |B. I). TONKS. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14. At 12 o'clock. m X A D E HALE A. ov SPIRITS, WINES, BEERS, STOUTS, &c, &c, &c. B. TONKS AND CO. Auctioneers. liorticultural Per Dorio : / / &' / m mi f / /& Q V /VEGETABLE, ,'.<« v' /A' \> , / ;' "w i s J /flower seeds, i '' -."'■■/ / / ;>' /"'liolosalo & Retail. // v / Tea niercliantSi Tea Co., London. Books -Given Away: Lbs. of Tea Sold: 3,OQG. 9 ? 000. Jn Auckland by tho Company's Agent, W. S. COLLINS, Ten Dealer & Family Grocer, JUNCTION CF QUEEN ANDGREY ST REETS AUCKLAND. TERMS STRICTLY CASH. Land and Estate Agents. (I. A, STKYKN".] ■ [tf. J. HROOKFIKLD. OA. STEVEN &. CO. • HAVB FOR BALE ALLOTMENTS. FARMS, HOUSES. ETC., in all parts of Auckland and Country. WANTED IMMKDIATELY-Threc House 3 at North Slioru for Leasing, with purchasing clause. Also, HOUSES TO IjKT—We have constant in qU\VAXTICi) BUYERS for Onehunga Iron Shares, £1 paid up; Lease of Shop in Qucon-st. 252, _QU KEX-STT! EET (over T. aieMastor's). "T" W. L E N N O X, tf • Land Agent, Stockbroker, Financial Agent, Arbitrator, Valuator, National Insurance Bnildinca. Queen-street, Auckland. — KENTS and INTERESTS collected. MONEY LENT OUT for (,'a;>iialists;no charge to lenaer. £0,000 TO LEND in sums of £JQ,iind ,upwurda, on good Freehold Siicurities. SHARES: Hank, Insur ance, Morcantile, Loan, and all othor Shares Boiii'ntand Sold, 'Die following Freehold Properties for Imme diate. Sale :— OTAHUHU.—For Sale la Bargain), Farm of 21 acres, adjoining tho residence of the Hew Mr Gould, and commanding one) of tho. best views in the district. This is a good opportunity for ■any gentleman wMilng a block of good land at "a low price, l'rice, '53 puryucrc—J. M. Lennox. ' noil MARINE RESIDENCE-a Genuine Bargain Price. £j,j(l (rirt U|i«iiril.i of tIIOOI. -This, lx-anti fill pvopei-ty contains 100 acrcs.^bout, JO or which (ll'O in fair grass. There'is av7-roomed house, well built, and all furnishedVi-cady for occupation, with man's houae, '2 now boats, 30 sheep unrt lambs, :v..nill|( cows. Price, .CoO— stock, furniture, and all Included. Steamer passes three days a week. Tho property has a grand beach frontage.—J. M. Lkn.vox, Land Agent. Auckland. " 103 M FAItJL of 77'J acres, 11 miles from a railway slation, close to a cheese factory, school, and chin-., h; (iliDiil :iO;i iirrcs in good Knglish grasses; C-roo;ofdi f o)jsci, man's house, good orchard and 1 nlttiilatjci) of ;,il)r<»t 10 acres.-J. M. Lknnox, 1.,->fl \uimi. Ai(;;kla,i(i. 10211 lIOVT'J''-«'I'1110i;'i. — Two K.t.4p)ned CottaKes, with V<)O(i-hl|«ln «"rt every ('onvenjenco; free hoM .Siont. tf.X WO. Price £~^2op f h, b VICTORIA HAIUC. NORTH SIIORE.-Lota 30. S" and :J8 tor R;ile, choap.'-J. M. Lknnox, Land A^cni, Auoklaud, S. M. LENKOX, Stock Broker and Land Agent, National Insurance Buildings, O.uccn-strcet. Coaches. "IVT OTI C3, — REDUCED FARES TO IS WAiWEBA ItOT BPHINGS,—A Koyal Mall Couch leaves Devonport, North Shore every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, on ar rival of tho 9 a.m. Boatfrom Auckland, arriving at Waiwera at S.3H p.m.; returning from Wai ivera evevy Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 8.30 a.m., arriving at Devonport at 2.30 p.m.: c:[,!!inq:atLakoTalcapuna, Lucas Creek, Dairy Flat Wade, and Orewa. All Parcels sent over to Devonport by the 0 a.m. boat will bo punctu ally attended to, and Parcels, Orders, Messages, etc.. left at Mr Peel's ollice, Victoria Road, where the Coach passes, will be taken on and delivered at a small cost. Single Fare to Wai wera, Ss; or Return, los. Dairy Flat, 4a.—Jis, Dodd, Proprietor. rillME - TABLE OF^ DEVONPORT JL AND LAKE COACHES. ALTERATION FOX DECEMBER. Leave Via row i Whatck. Devonport, at 7.15 and 10.-.'ll a.m., and 2 and 1.20 p.m. Leave Takaitnj Scjioowiouse at S.-la ana 11 ii in and X and. i'l.lS p.m. Si-.vdays.-Leave Dcvonport at 10.10 am., and -i and -J. 20 p.m. Leave Jakapiina at 11.15 a.m., and 3 and 6.15 p.m. KATIE EACH WAY, ONE SHILLING. F, J. (^L'K'IC, i'rojirictoi1.



Optician, &c. TP E A C 0 C X, • OPTICIAN, HAS IN STOCK SPECTACLES AND EYE GLASSES of every description. An Accurate Fit Guaranteed. COMPOUND MICROSCOPES & TELE SCOPES, Powerful and Cheap. Aneroid Barometers, Thermomktkkb, Kleethio Bklls, Batibhies. and FITTrNQS. Magnectic Electric Machinns and Mcd ical Colls, OPERA GLASSES, BINOCULAR, FIELD AND MjVHINE GLASSKS, THEODOLITES, SEXTANTS, COiMPASSEfI. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. -TAYLOR'S SEWING MACHINES. Tho Balance o( Stock of theso excellent Hand and Treadle Machines will bo sold at 25 per cent discount. Nearly GCO in use in Auck land. OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE, Shortland-btrkkt. Medical. "I^BRVOUS DEBILITY. Dr. E. C. West's Nerve and Brain Treat ment, a guaranteed Specific tor Hysteria, Dizzi ness, Convulsions. Fita, Nervous Nouralpria, Headache, Nervouß Prostration caused by i!ie use of alcohol or tobacco, Wakefulness, Mental Depicssion, Softening of tho Brain resulting 'in insanity, and leading 50 misery, decay, and death, Premature Old Age caused by ovcr-cxer tlon of the brain, youthful folly, or over-indul gence. Each box contains one month's treat ment. 5s a box, or six boxes for 255, sent by mail prepaid on receipt of price. WE GUARANTEE SIX BOXES To cure any case. With each order received by U3 for six boxes, accompanied with 255. wo will send the purchaser our written guurantco to re fund tho money if tho treatment doca not effect a cure. Guarantees issued only by J. P. KING AND SONS, Chemists. Qucen-Btreet. Auckland. FLESH FORMING FOOD for Infanta. A ICKIN'S FOOD FOR INFANTS is f\ prepared locally from malted cereals, ac cording to tho recipe of Baron Leibig. It is an approved substitute for Mothkr's Milk; FATTENING, NOURISHING, and INViaORATING. Sold in Canisters at Is Gd. AT THE PHARMACY, QUEEN-STRKET. Ironmongery. JB. B h A I X I E, • ■Victoria-street, IMPORTER OF BUILDERS1 & FURNISH ING IRONMONGERY Direct from Manufacturers, Has for Salo, at Low Rates— Carpenters' Tools Nails, Locks, Hinges Kitchen Ranges Register Grates, In great Variety Marble and enamelled Slate Mantelpieces Largest Stock in Auckland Marble, Electroplate, Curb, and other Fender* Galvanized Iron, Sheet Lead, and Zlno Slate, Cement, and Plaster INSPECTION INVITED



Ironmongery. RANGES, REGISTER GRATES, COOKING STOVES, rf WINGATE, BURNS & CO., g , § WHOLESALE AWI> RETAIL IRONMONGERS, | M S a CUSTOMS-STREET, AUCKLAND. % \ r-\ : I \ X SKA SON'S (WOPS. O VVv * \«,\ GARDEN SPADES d V^\ GAUDK.V SHEAKS W \'o\ GARDEN RAKK9 ¥> \ ,fc\ GARDEN HOKS M H . \ *\ 2 A /\ \ *,\ n W / <*\ X'tfOS. HAY RAICK3 W h / cF^X V9VS. MAY FORKS £ / «>W/ \*X HAY KCYTIIK3 -50 g /A%7 VA IIAYKNIVKS a Lw s o \ \/ V Aw # \ V \ FILTERS $ \ \ /\ \ X FILTERS O *>\ /o\ X X FILTERS a $\ M>%, I « \ %W^ \V\ FILTJCR.S > FUKNISHING - IRONMONGEKY. - FURNISHING Tea Merchants ; lina Ih W V a & Co. Nelson."Moate & Co.". « P^ WK OUR m CELEBRATED PSSI |LMPED ft* , * H 88-M^r- Hh«» Mo Equal for Tru.H.tur.l c CHALLENGE n—n^ii>ifc t , i | PRICES { 0 M I m 2/- ? Zj% 2/o m. 1 g in ' 3A, 3/4, 4/^" : 3 m B w ™$L' •-* 1-lb.andHk.Packsta. a fflM I a HALF-CHESTS. BOXES. -^ Kami I W£M \ "press," ( ~'■. | ' ' | "Br. Nalion l« a Profeasloaal * Taa Taster and Blaadar." ii | in i. - AWAEDED '■ JL BJ±j /\_ COLD& SILVER MEDALS. QUEEH-STREET AUOKLAKdJ iELSOII' ffIOATE&C 0' , Next the New Ze&Knd TEA MERCHANTSj , Clothing Factory. CHRISTCHURCH, DUNEDIN, AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON. j iBENTS-EVERYWHERE. Theatre Royal Buildings, Queen and Victoria Streets. THE DARJEELINQ ATEAOFSTER BLEND OF LING QUALITY. pure teas. ROBERT NEAL , *S 4«B8 jtHSasi. Announces that ho has roceived direct from °S I '^T^^i g || iq^^k Foochow, per auo. Holhow, his Fihst Ship- | | I fl n IliS W MKNT of over SIXTEEN THOUSAND I / I 1 H ■w"jf JLi\nJr POUNDS OF TEA. Thia. with hlaLAnoa V&a I *Sm | Stock of INDIAN TEAS on hand, offers | » one of tho Rust Selections of Tea in ms UNEQUALLED Colony, SUPERIOR TO INNEWZEA- PonrT^raT TEAS ADVER LANDATTHE ROBERT TISEDATIVtUCH PRIGE. T/IRATRE 110YAL BUILDINGS. HIGHER



Conchbuihters, &c. miJAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY JL FACTORY JAMES MACKIE, Proprietor, VICTOUIA-STUKKT KABT. AUCKLAND Repairs of every description in Wood and Iron neatly executed on the siiortcst notico. Springs hmdu mid repaired. Always on 1 land—A lnrso quantity of Lumps, also Ironb.-irk Shaftn and Spokes, lied Gum Felloes, and liobart Town Hardwood. X.!!.—Country Orders punctually intended to THIDWIN TTARVIE, CARRIAGE AND BUGGY BUILDER, HAS REMOVED FROM UPPER QUEEN-STEKT TO UPPER SYMONDS-STREET, And hopes to retain all his old Customers and , gain some now, ' Gunsmith. riUNS. GUNS. GUNS. SHOOTING SEASON, 1883. TO SPORTSMEN. D. EVITT, GUNMAKER, 251, Quken-strkkt, Auokland (Opposite the City Market), Offers FOR SALE, at unusually Low Pricos: Double Breech' <ft«SlMi(i loading Guns jo^o.'"-%^m Double Muzzle s JJsWPr^ loading Guns SiRVJ? * •'■■? Curtia and Harvey's Dia- Jg}\jfi •'"X mond Gunpowder G&wr&Q. "'""'/ 1 Pi;?on,Wilks,& Laurence I " i^^l Allianco Gunpowder mr&BMd/y Walker's, Parker & Co.'b 11 «MlfS?*~* y^ Newcastle Chilled Shot HlKSpnWj Eloy's Cartridges and Car- KB *fey--'.":1 tridge Cases RI ®W E]°y'? Caps and Wadding $i **S Loading Machines, lie-cap jj ™ Powder Flasks and Shot Pouclie« sss Game Bags and Gun Cases \m Air Guna Si Gun work of every kind dono on the j||i Promises. Workmanship unsurpassed I m in the Colony, and Prices Reasonable IB Established 1859. OPPOSITE THE CITY MARKET. EIREWORKS ! ! FIREWORKS !! A very LARGE ASSORTMENT of PAIN'S LONDON-MADE FIREWORKS on hand and to arrive. Wholesalo and retail. Send (or price Hat For Sale. ■a. Tp 0 R SALE," AT VICTORIA STABLES, TWO OR THREE FIRST-CLASS LIGHT ' WAGGONETTES, FOR ONE HORSE. They are in very good order, being nearly now. Also, GOOD SECOND-HAND BUGGIES Stnglo or Double-seated, at Low Prices, W. CROWTHER,



Ironmongery. r. & S. MORRIN & CO. (LIMITED). ?URNISHING IRONMONGERS, Quekn and High Streets. KEROSINE COOKING STOVES. Tv ■,_=;■ iw/- The abovo Kcrosino Cooking Stoves aro lighly recommended for their Efficiency md Economy, A most desirable article during tho Sum ncr months, saving the heat and troublo :onnectcd with ordinary fires. Sizes in Hock suitable for largo or small families, ;uarantecd to cook in a thoroughly satis actory manner, without smoke or smell, md at a cheaper rato than can be done by ;as, coal, or wood. ELECTRO-PLATEP WARE. 3IIItIS TM A S 1? RESENT S. NEW YEAR PRESENTS. BIRTHDAY PRESENTS. T. & S. M. & CO. (Limited) would direct special attention at this time to their very sxtensive Stock of ELECTRO-PLATED WARE, comprising beautiful designs in TEA and COFFEE SERVICES. Electro-plated Trays and Salvers Spirit Stands, with, richly Cut-Glass Bottlos Handsome Claret Jugs , A largo variety of highly Ornamental Vases, suitable for Flowers Mantel Shelf Ornaments, &c., &c. E.P. Biscuit Boxes Biscuit Jars, in beautiful colours E.P. Cruot Frames, :>, 4, 5, and G Glassos E.P. Breakfast Cruets, in Crystal and Ornamented China Butter Dishes, Butter Coolers Butter Knives, -Icily Dishes Marmalade Jars Egg Frames, 3, 4, 5, and G Cups Egg and Toast Frames Elegant Afternoon Tea Sets Sardine Boxes, E.P. Salts and Poppers Napkin Rings, in great variety Toast Racks Egg Steamers, Card Trays Sugar and Cream Stands Nicklo Frames and Forks Dessert Knives and Forks, in cases CUPS! CUPS! CUPS! PRESENTATION CUPS ! A Boautiful selection of Cups, suitable for Sports, Regattas, &c, Ac. SPOONS and FORKS, in genuine British Electro-Plato CUTLERY. Rogors's and Lockwood's Ivory Cutlery Ivory Carvers, Carvers Game Knifo Steels SELTZOGENES ! SELTZOGENES! BICYCLES. "SPECIAL EXPRESS,' 50 AND 52. 'EXCELSIOR," 50 AND 52. 1). E. 11. F., 51. TRICYCLES. "APOLLO," With Lamps and Hew.. "SOCIABLE," With Lamps \nd Bull. T. & S. M. and Co. (Limited) direct Attention .0 their Stock of BICYCLES AND TRICYCLES, fust heCEived, and which is being Offered ata Very Low Rato, affording an Opportunity of Securing a Good Machine at a Low Figure. L & S. MORRIN & CO. (LIMITED), [RONMONGERS & SHIP-CHANDLERS Qcekn and High Streets, auckland, And at Grahamstown.



We advise you to inspect our largo stock of carpets-tapestry from 2s ?d and bnissels from Is M. Immcnso variety of furnituro for all kinds of rooms ready for delivery at low prices.—Garliek and Crnnwoll, furnishintr ware house, Queen-street, Auckland,—lAbvr.]



Goodson's London Arcade. pOODSONS'Q " Vjtoodsons'O ALPHABETICAL nOLtlMif, ARTISTIC IMITATION JEWELLERY Alberts, Abyssinian Gold, from Sa ' Alberts, Gold Cased, from 2a 6d Alberts, Hair, from 2s Cd Alberts, Nickle Steel, from Is Alberts, Gold, from 45s Alberts, Silver, Ladies' and Gents', from Albums, Scrap, from Is ' m Albums, Stamp, from 5s 6d Albums, Photo., Cabinet, and Carte from i» Accord eons, from 7 s 6d om Ia Bakhows, 2s Cd, 33 (id, is Cd, and Cs Cd Balls in Rubber and Leather, from Id Brooch and Karrings, Gold Sets from Vu, Brooches, Gold, from 21s ' " Brooch and Earrings, Sterling Silver fp nn , * Brooches, Silver, from 2a (id ' rom 5s- Bracelets, Silver, from 5a Brackets, large assortment, from Is Baskets otallsizes and prices Biscuitßoxes, Klectro-platcd, <roml(k i« Brilliantine, 2s Cd bottlo lOs M Butter Coolers, various prices Butter Dishes, Glass, from la Butter Knives, from 3s Books and Stationery, at English mi oo Brush Hacks, 2s and 2s Gd P ' Es Bracelets, Silverine, from 2s Bracelets, Abyssinian Gold, from 2s Rrt Brooch and Earrings, Abyssinian Gold Brooches, Abyssinian Gold, from 2sGd Ero'o'ciTrrom'ir 3' 8' I™'™1 ™'™ <«»** 6* ]!roo^^Go^S^l,^ C(1' from'^ Brooches, Oxydiscil Silvor, from la Bracelet a,.) et. from ] s pair Brooch and KarriiiKs, .lei .Sets, from Is spf Brooch and Karri ,, KS , En g, isfl Garnet from ~ „,, Bath Slippers, Japanese, from Is pair SM Boxes, Colour, from i;d Boxes, Cash, from Is Ba^alullo Hoards, from £3 Ha Book Slides, from Is lid Brackets, Plush and Velvet, from I<iM Boxes, jlatch, in Wood and Nj<"] ???„„ -, Bezique, from ?,s Gd ' 81n M Bottles, SmeJliiiK, from Is Bags, School, from 2^ (;d Bread Boards, from Is Books, Kxercise, from Id Bags, Carpet, from Js Gd Hags. American Leather, from 3a Bill Files, from Is Boxes, Shell, from Is Bassinettes, from Cs Gd CHRISTMAS AND BIRTHDAY CARDS Ckosses, Silver, from 5s Cruets, Electro-plated, from 4s Gd Case of Carvers, in horn and ivory, 35 3 to lfin. Chessmen, from Is Gd ™ IWB Card Cases, in Leather, Pearl, Ivory silver Cigarette Cases, from is ''0111 er Cigar Cases, from Is Crumb, Brushes and Trays, ss, 10s Gd, 12s M ife Common Kits, Manilla, Gd 9d Is "BMi 151 Combs, in Bone, Horn, and Xylonite Cd Cherry Tooth Paste, 2s pot ' Chamber Sets, from 10s (id Celery Glasses, from Is 3d Cricket Bats, from Gd Concertinas, from os Crosses, Gilt, from 2a Crosses, Silvcrine, from 2s Compasses for the Chain, from 2s Gd Cabinets. Japanese, from 2s Gd Cups and Saucers, from Gd each Cups, Moustache, from Is Cribbage Boards, from Is Cards, Xmas a large assortment, from Id Cards, Birthday, from Id Dukss Kings, Ladies', Gold, from 7q ih Draft Boards, from la 7S W Draft Men, from Is sot Dominoes, from la Dressing Cases, from 30s Decanters, from is Dolls, in China, Wax, and Compo., from 3d Dolls, Houses and Dolls' Furniture Dusters, Feather and Foxtail, from in Eau de Cologne, from 2s Envelopes, from Id per packet Forks, Table, Klectro Plated, 15s to 36s per flox. Forks, Dessert, 12s, 15s, 17s Od, and Msdro- Frames, Photo, in great variety, from Cd" Fans, in Black and White, from is Florida Water, Is Gd and 2s lid 1 lower Pots, Fancy China, from Is Fork and Spoon, Salad, from Is Folders, from Is Cd Gents' Rings, Gold, from 5s Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, from 2s C& G ycenne Soap, in cake 3 and bars Gluus Jugs, from 2s Glass Dishes, Plain and Engraved, from Is C, ass hades, !■ nut and Flower, from is Glass C.-.ndlesticks, from Is Glass and China Ornaments, an endless variety Glasses, Si ccimen, from Cd ■ yanety. Hat Kacks, from Is Holders, iMatch, from Is Hair Oil, Cd and is Hair Brushes, from Is ti 0,' WfH cr JuKS'in ]Jelf and Majolica from2s Hobby Horses, Is, Is Gd, and 2a Hand Mirrors, in Wood, Plush, China from Is Instruments, Mathematical, from 2s Inkstands, from ->s Ink Bottles, from 6d Ink, from Id per bottle Jewel Cases, in Glass and Leather, from 25 M Japanese Tea Pots, Is, i a Gd, and 2s each Knives and Forks, Dessert, in case, from 42s ' Knife, Fork, and Spoon, from Is Knives, lable, 12s, 15s, 17s Gd, and upwards Knives, Dessert, 12s, 15s, 17s Gd, and 25a doz! Knives and Forks, 7s Gd and ids doz. Knife and I ork, Carving, from 2s Cd pair Knives and Scissors, Pocket, various, from Gd ' Knives, Bread, from is Lockets, Abyssinian Gold, from 2s Cd Lockets, Silverine, from Is Letter Clips, hand, from is Lanterns, Chinese, from Is Lockets, Gold, from 10s Lockets. Silver, from Is cd Ladies' Companions, from Is LadieSs^^^ lra* <*> IS' IS M Lavender Water, Uvm Is Lustres, from ty (id per pa j r Moist COLWB Boxes, from Is Cd ' !' v M?t°aulK Brushlf faS f™'" 2s M Mats, Table, from 23 set Moss Baskets, China, from 2s Gd Magic Lanterns, from is (id Measures, Tape-, from ?d MlWCta, from 3d each Mate.. Splash, from Is NOVELTIES ALWAYS BEING RECEIVED. ;j- ; Necklets, Gilt, from 2s Gd J>ecklets, Silverine, from 2s Cd Necklet, Pearl, l, 2, and 3-row ..';.., Jjopklets, Black, Is, Is (id, and 2a Necklets, Bead, from 3d Noah's Arks, from 3d Necklets, Gold, from 203 Necklets, Silver, from 12s 6a Nail Brushes., 6d, Is, Is Cd, 2s, and 2s 6d each Opera and Field Glasses, from 10s Oleographs, from 3d each Orna.mon.Vs, Fancy Gum, from 2s l\indants, from Is Portmanteaux, from 15s Pictures, Framed, from Is Paper, from Gd per packet of 5 quires Pens, Stylographic, from Is Gd Paper \\ eights, in Metal and Glass, from 6S teL?G S?o Sss mCa c bao^l! UVeJr> and Alta-toi" Pencils, Lead, from Gd per dozen Perambulators, from 10s Gd Pendants, Gold, from 7s Cd Purses, from Is, in Leather Purses, Soalskin, from 5s Paptiot Books, Metallic from 6d rocket Mirrors, from Is Pencils, Ink, 6d. 9d, Js and Is 6d Potc BoSa,°9Va« tal' fromlß P;c?ga and Lubin's Scents, a variety, from 2s Heading Glasses, from Is Rings, Silvor, from 2a Rug Straps, in Leather and Web. 2s Cd Rocking Horaos, 30s, iss each Rmgs, Gilt, Genta', from la fid Razors, (rom Is Razor Strops, from Is Ropes, Skipping, from 6d Racks, Stationery, frqw Us 6ct . : Risgs, Gilt, Ladies', froml2s Cd Kings and Keeper 9 and IS ou Gold, from 7s 63 SPL^DJD'XMAS~ PRESENTS. SOAW RAogs, from Is tods, Pearl Sets, from Is Gd •• ■ ' Studs, Gilt Sets, from Is Studs, Gold Plated, from Is Sugar and Milk, Glass, from 13 Stands, Card, from 2s Gd. Stands, Banerette froja 16s Spades Toy, in Wood and Iron, from Gd Sticks, Walking, from Is Screens, Stove, from 2s each Sflfift in Fancy Boxes (3 cakes), Is box Soap, Assorted Cakes, 3d each Scents, assorted makers, from Is Scent Cases, fcvan 7s Cd Swings, 3s Gd each Swing Mirrors, from Gs Bd Screens, Hand, from Is Cd Stands, Flower, from Is. Stone. Green Sots, from 30s i™™*lS f>°"torcvGoia, from 12s Gd q£n™»' IVble' l !B-17a(id-1Ss- 2]s. 2Js,and3Csdot Snnn »' V^ 90?*: [ 2s- 1S *. "s Cd, and 21s doz. Spoons, 1 oa, 4s Cd, os, !)s, 12s, and ISs 001 aps, Uohef, m great variety, 3d per sheet THE GREAT PLACE TO SELECT A PRESENT. mm Pieces, Nickel, from 7sGd lime Pieces, Alarm, Nickel, from 12s Gd Time Pieces, Wood, 38 hours, from 5s Cd lime Pieces. Strike, Gothic, S day, 25s to 30s llmo Pieces, Octagon, Drop, Time, 30s 1 line Pieces, Octagon, Drop, Strike, 35s A""'10-, Pieces octap-on,Drop.StrikeandDate,lite lea Pots, Britannia Metal, from Js 1 oast Racks, from 5s Tea and Coffeo Sets, Electro Plated, from 30s ' I ooth Brushes, from Gd Tncanherous, Is The fashionable Bronze Ornaments, from Gd 1 oilet sets, from 5s Gd Too Sets complete lor 12 persons, from 17s 6d lo> s a large assortment, from 3d joy Books, Children's, Cloth and Paper, from 1 rays, Japanese, from is Thermometers, from is Trays, from Cd Tn« \'r C\ in ilV,' ;r' Platoa- and Stecl. tKm loya, Mechanical, all prices A- iews of Auckland. 2s VW= $ and Duncdin, 2s 6d Viewspf Wellington, Is Cd Violot Powder, Cd packet . ■. 1 Vases of all descriptions, from Gd WARRANTED GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY. \\-oP'h S, 051 »nd. Writing Desk combined, 40s »,uW* fctands, from Is ■ \v^th S' ln vor Enelish Levers, from £1 Ms IXV }^ CS' !■ } vcr, HuiiUngr, Waltham. from IS ' \v» h° Sl lf l?? p THWtt|W> Horizontal, £110s matches, Gold, Ladies' and Gents', from £2 \V atehes, Waterbury, for Boys, 25s \V allets, W from Is to 25s r t»« Desks, from os Wrltmg Cases, from 2s ! Work Boxes, from Is Gd w?™ k <sJox Fi"in»s s. Pearl, from ia 6d witt?R°?S c Bas^ets, Is ana Is Gd Watches, Nickel Silver, from fil •}* atchos. Gold Cased Waltham, £7 v\ atohes, Alluminium Gold, from 30s NOTE THE ADDRESS GOODSON'S LONDON ARCADE, Queen-st., Auckland; High-st., Chrtstchurch i London Office, St. Mary ixe.