CRICKET MATCHES.

VAGABONDS V. AUOKLAND,

Tins match was not concluded, and will be resumed on Saturday :—

Vagabonds. — First Innings : Earl, b Bealo, Xi: Gardner, b Bcnlo, 2 ; Gill, c sub stitute, b Leader, 18; Knight, b Leader, 10; Robinson, not out, 50; Thistle, b Leader, 10; Bindon, c and b Leader, .1 ; Williamson, b Boale, 12 ; Kissling, b Beale, 0 ; Phil, on, b Beale, S ; Browning, run out, 4; extras, 8: total, 141. Auckland.—First Innings : O'Brien, lbw, b Robinson, 3 ; Barton, b Robinson, S; Coxon, c and b Robinson, 0 ; Dewes, not out, 4 ; Leader, not out, 0 ; extras, 2 : total, 17. AUCKLAND SECOND V. GORDON. Auckland.-First Innings : Hall, run out, 2 ; Carr, b Gould, 1 ; Cheoseman, b Could, 0; Clayton, b Gould, 3; D'Arcy, b Kiss ling, 34 ; Bcalc, b Gould, 0 ; Yon Stunner, b Gould, 0 : Hall, b Gould, 7 ; Martin, not out, 20 ; Buttle, b Wood, 3 ; Webster, b Wood, 0; extra, 1 : total, 71. Gordon.—G. Kissling, b D'Arcy, (i; Me- Cnusland, b D'Arcy, 0; H. Kissling, b D'Arcy, 10; Williams, b Clayton, 1 ; An senne, not out, 23; lloldship, not out, 19; extras, .'i: total for four wickets, 02. WRIW Oil SECOND BLKVKM V. ALPHA, Alpha.—Cranch, c Baker, I) Berry, 0: McDermott, b McKay, 0 ; Hay, b Clayton, I:. ; Culler, run out, 5 ; Ncsbitt, b McKay, 1,. ; Abel, c Can-nth, b Clayton, 1 ; Ivilpat rick, lbw, b Clayton, 0 ; Goodacro, run out, :.; Carton, run out, 3 ; Allen, b McKay, 0; Brook, b McKay, 9 ; extras, 5 : total, 50. West End Second. -Sim, l> Goodacro, •_'; Berry, st Ncsbitt, b Kilpatriek, -2 ; Clayton, run out, 15 ; Taylor, c May, b Abel, 1!) ; Carruth, runout, 3; McKay, b Goodacro, 1 ; Chapman, run out, 0 ; Baker, b Abel, 7 ; Talbot, run out, P2 ; Connelly, run out, 4 ; Courtayne, not out, 0 ; extras, 2 : total, 07. EDEN V. STANDARD. Standard. — First Innings: Dean, b Waters, 8; Mills, c Dunn, b Waters, 0 ; C. .Sexton, b Waters, 1 ; I'orteous, run out, 6; Hobson, not out, 42 ; Pritcbard, o Dunn, b Lewis, 1 ; Sexton, b Waters, 0; Wilson, b Roberts, 0 ; Stevenson, b Waters, 3; Williamson, b Roberts, 5; Morrow, c Chatficld, b Waters, 3 ; extras, (j; total, 75. Eden.—First Innings : Waters, c Mills, b Pritcbard, 4; Roberts, b Pritchard, 0 ; Laird, c Dean, b Mills, 0 ; Lewis, b I'rit chard, 33 ; Laßoche, b Mills, 1 ; Dunn, c Hobson, b I'orteous, 30 ; Taitc, net out, 0 ; Chatficld, c Pritcbard, b Porteous, 14; extras, 3 : total for 7 wickets, 84, Lynch, White, and Clayton to bat. Alma v. Surrey Hills. Alma—First Innings ; Doran, 2 ; Con nolly, 0; Speight, 11 ; Allen, 1 ; Elley, 0; Hill, 1; Wheatloy.O ; Hammond, 1 ; Tizard, 0 ; Moriarty, 14 ; Hart, not out, 5 ; extras, 2 : total, 37. Second Innings : Hart, 0 ; Elley, 1 ; Moriarty, 0; Speight, 5; Ham mond, 0; Wheatley, 4 j Hill, 8 ; Allen, 1 ; Doran, 1; Connolly, 0 ; Tizard, not out, 0; extras, 3 : total, 29. Surrey Hills. —First Innings: Jones, 0 ; Ponuian, 1 ; G. Yearbury. 0 ; Gubbin, 3 ; Corbett, 0 ; Yearbury, 2 ; Wakerly, 9 ; Robertson, 0 ; Dymock, 1 ; Pitkeathly, 2 ; Olphort, not out, 0; extras, 2: total, 20. Second Innings : G. Yearbury, G ; Jones, 0; Dymock, not out, (i ; Wakerly, 0; J. Yearbury, 5 ; (lubbin, 2 ; Corbett, 0 ; Pit keathly, 3; Pobinson, 4 ; Penman, 0 ; Oliphant, 4 ; extra, 1 : total, 2."). I'AKNELL V, HERALD. Parnell. —First Innings : A, Cossan, 4 ; Damon, 0; Testa), 12; Hill, 14; Lecky, 7 ; Gardiner, 0 ; Keatley, 2 ; J. Cossan, not out, 4 ; Brown, I ; J. McHugh, 2 ; Simnor, 0; byes, 2; total, 51. Second Innings: A. Cosson, (i ; J. Cosson, 10; Gardiner, 0 ; Lecky, 0 ; Testro, 0; Keat ley, 5; T. Brown, Ii); G. Hill, not out, 17 ; McHugh, 3 ; Simncr, 0 ; Damon, 1 ; extras, 3: total, G4. Herald,—First Innings: A. Bruce, 0 ; R. Bruce, 0; Rotherham, 10; Goodman, 0; Rowo, 8; Pearson, 8 ; Gillespie, 0 ; Bell, 8 ; Shaw, 0 ; Lincoln, 3; Ross, not out, 0; extras, 1 : total, 3S. OUR HOYS SECOND V. CORDON SECOND, Our Boys.—F. Ellis, 20 ;A. Hendry, 12; A. Ellis, 11 ; Sadler. 0 ; Walker, 5 ; Smart, 0 ; Williams, 0 ; Carlyle, 1 ; J. Hendry, 3 ; Nicholas, not out, 10 ; Goodman, 0 ; extras, 0 : total, 85. Gordon Second.—First Innings : Clayton, 0 ; Stevens, .') ; Clcndon, 4 ; Ansley, 0 ; Clayton, 0 ; Marrinor, 2 ; Fenton, 0 ; Mcll sop, 3 ; McCausland, 0 ; Bedlington, not out, 0; Clayton, 2; extras, 1 : total 15.- — Second Innings : Clayton, 1 : Stevens, 0 ; Clondon, 2; Ansley, 0; Clayton, 1 ; Mar rinor, 0; Fenton, 2 ; Mellsop, 0; McCaus land, not out-, 1 ; Bedlington, not out, 8 ; Clayton, not out, 7 •' total for nine wickets, 28. SOUTH END V. M'AVKULEV, A cricket match, South End v. W:\vcrley, was played in the Domain on Saturday, which resulted in an easy win for South End by 4 wickets and 00 runs. South End.—Sutherland, run out, 0; Howard, c Cole, b Macky, 7 ; Leahy, b Macky, 0; G. Brown, c McMastor, b Macky, 34; M. Bronnan, run out, 21; Jas. Brennan, pot out, 3 ; Brooktield, retired, 25 ; Jackson, b Macky, 0. Jas. Brennan, Somervillo, and D. Brown to bat; extras, 0 : total, 107. Waverloy. — Macky, b Leahy, 0 ; W. Andrews, b Brennan, 0; McMaster, b Leahy, 3 [ Deakon, c Somervile, b Brennan, 3 ; Beamish, c Brennan, b Leahy, 1; Cole, b Leahy, 7 ; Airey, b Leahy, Q ; Morrow, b Leahy, 13; Wright, not out, 4; Neal, c Leahy, 1; Dean, b Leahy, 0 j extras, 3 : total, 41. TRUE RLUK V. KEWTON. This match resulted in a victory for tlie former by IS runs on the first innings. The following arc the scores :— True Blue. —First innings : F. Harris, 0 ; Day, 13; Tremain, S; Buchanan, 2; J. Harris, 0; Trcgaskis, 2 ; Gilmour {not out), 13; Perston, 0; J. Matthews, 17; A. Harris, 1; Shackleford, 3; extras, S: total, (37. Newton. — First Innings: Nightingale, 18 ; Taylor, 1 ; Bathgate, 3 ; Fuller, 4 ; Tattersall, 5; Murphy, 0; Chilton, 11; Buahell, 3; Ferguson, 0; Bennett, 0; Taylor (not out), 0: extras, 4 ; total, 49. Second Innings: Nightingale, 2; Taylor (touched ball), 0; Bushed, 11; Fuller, 0; Murphy, 1 ; Tattersall (not out), 19; Bath gate, 0 ; Chilton, 0 ; Ferguson, 3 ; extras, 5 : total for 8 wickets, 41, EXCELSIOR V. PONSONBY. Ponsonby,—First Innings: Hammond, b Waddingham, 1; Geddes, b Waddingham, 2; Craig, run out, 8; Greenwood, b Per kins, 10; Fountain, b Colgan, 4; Baxter, run out, 3 ; G. N. Baxter, b Perkins, 2 ; Gilchrist, c Higgins, b Colgan, o ; Shero, b Perkins, 0 ; Bertena, not out, 9; Smart, b Perkins, 1 ; extras, 4 : total, 49. Excelsior.—First Innings : Perkins, c Baxter, b Gilchrist, 0 ; Coyle, b Gilchrist, 1 ; Smith, b Osmond, 34 ; Colgan, not out, 21 ; Curtis, b Gilchrist, 0 ; Waddingham, b Gilchrist, 1 ; extras, 15: total for 5 wickets, 7S. COUSINS AND ATKIN V. MACKIE. An cnjoyablo game of cricket was spent last Saturday afternoon in the Domain botweon the employees of tho coachbuild ing firms of Cousins and Atkin and J. Mackie. The game resulted in favour of the former by 1 innings and 20 runs to spare. McLeod, for Cousins and Atkin, and Lambert, for J. Mackie, were the highest scorers with the bat, Frankham and Spindley, for C. and A., and Lambert and A. Mackie, for the other side, were the bowlers. On the game being finished, three cheers were called for the respective sides, and were heartily responded to,

ST, l.'AKY's V. (lAS COMPANY.; E.II'LOYEES,

St. Mary's—First Innings: Whiting, 0 ; Stodart, 0 ; Darby, (i ; Stic'hbttry, 0 ; Cossar, 9 ; Scott, 3 : Darby, 0 ; Darby, 1 : B. Tay lor, 0 ; Taylor, not out, " ; Blackmail, 6 ; extras, 3: total, 24, Seconds Innings: Whiting, 0 : Stodart, 1 ; Darby, 0 ; Stick bury, 1 ; Cossar, 3 ; Scott, 2; Darby, 2; B. Darby, 1 ; Taylor, 0 ; James Blackmail, not out, 1 ; extras, 3 : total, 14.

A.G.C.E.—First Innings : Cammell, 0; W. Farquhar, 7 ; Furuiss, IS ; Porteus, 1 ; T. 11. Matthews, 8 : Hav.loy, 0 ; Ferguson, not out, 0; Thomas, 1 ; Hamilton, 3; Rhodes, 0 ; Hodgson, :l ; extras, S : total, 49. WEST END THIKU V. SK.TO.,'. Sefton.—First Innings : McKinlev, 4 ; Donald, 3 ; Sinclair, 14 ; Makin, 3 ; Whit ley, 1 ; Birmey, 1 ; Pulman, 0 ; Thorpe, 0; Davis, not out, 0 ; Anderson, 0 ; Nelson, 0 ; extras, 11: total, 37. West End.—First Innings ; Marflitt, 5 ; Hoffmann,3; Doughty, IS; Steadman, S; Owen, 9 ; Lason, 13; McGregor, 10 ; Cole brook, not out, 23 ; Gentles, 0 ; Stewart, 0 ; Harper, 0 ; extras, 4: total, 99. bovd's V. iiohakd, A cricket match was played ou Saturday between Boyd's men and Holland C.C., resulting in the victory of the latter by 23 runs. The principal scorers for Boyd's wore J. Mills, 10; Frost, 9 ; for Holland, Wardell, 20, and W. Moll, S.

Rats have made a raid on the troughs of tho Wairarapa Acclimatisation Society, and devoured somo threo thousand of tho voun<* trout. °

VOLUNTEER NEWS.

Tin: last ont-door parade for the present year took place on Saturday. The com, panics, including the Artillery, Navals, Victorias, City Guards, and Hobsons, assembled at the Drill-shed, where the rolls wore railed .and companies told off. The battalion, preceded by the Garrison Band, marched to tho Metropolitan Ground, next to the Choral Hall, where the ground was llagged oil' for the purpose of drill. The movements gone through comprised wheeling into line, marching past, in column anil id the double, forming fours at the echelon movement from deployment into line, &c. The unevenness of the ground rendered tlie movements rather difficult, though tlie wheeling of the whole was good. After tho drill had been gone through tho order was given to form fours, and a march through Princes, Shortland, and Queen -streets to Die Drill-shed took place, where Major Shepherd addressed tho parade. Ho' said he regretted the daylight parades were so frequent, but it was done to oblige tho companies, not him self. He thought different arrangements would be made next year, lie was sorry ho could not compliment them on Ihe drill, as he had seen them much steadier a few parades hack, and he hoped U.^.sce the . ,-imc ellicicncy after the New Year. Tho parade was then dismissed. Lieutenant Clil'tuii tided as adjutant during the drill. Orders were issued by tlie captains to several corps, and tho Hobson Corps was warned for a special parade, in uniform and forage caps, for this (Monday) evening at half-past seven o'clock. [BY TELEaBAI'II—PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Dunedin, Saturday. J The Otago Rifle -Association meeting, which lias lasted over three days, ended yesterday. Tho first two days were very wet. The prize for the highest aggregate scorer in the four matches was won by Volunteer Sontag, of the Waikaii Rifles, with a total of 322, the next highest being 315, made by Sontag, who took the first prize in the first match and second in the third. The competition between teams of five from the various companies for the Ladies' Shield resulted in the Clutha Rifles team winning. Volunteer Johnston, of the team, made the grand score of 95 out of a possible 105; Volunteer McCarthy, of the City Guards team, made 94. 92 was the highest made in any previous yoar.

MINING NEWS.

FROM THK " COROMANDEL MAIL,"

Union Beach.—Tho manager is still driving towards the slide on Venus Reef, carrying a splendid body of stone with him nearly three feet thick. The appearance of the quartz leaves nothing to be desired ex cept the gold which, however, is too scarce. The drive on the Black reof, at the same level, is also in splendid country, and when the junction of the Venus is reaohed there eau be little doubt good gold will be got. The drive in the intermediate level is still going ahead on tho slide. The Green Harp reef has not yet been picked up, but a few feet further should roach it now.

J rsT-in-Time. — The manager has got down several feet in tho winze on No. 2 reef, and what is very gratifying, has carried rich stone all the way down, something over SOlbs. good picked stone being now in hand,

New United. —The shareholders of this ground aro starting a winze on Meredith's leader, and intend to take out a block near the old working, and as good prospects can be got all along the reef where exposed, a fair return is expected. New L'orhv. — The manager is making good progress in driving the low level. The reef still looks first-rate, although no gold has been seen of lato,

Pride op Tokatea. — Kennedy's tribute lodged S'2 ozs, gold from a crushing of two tons of stuff; but although the return is very large per ton it has been many months collecting, and has been made up by follow ing a number of small stringers which would pay no one but tributers. They have still a large block of ground to work over, whicli is hoped will pay as well as hereto fore.

Queen of the North.—A quantity of rich stuff is lying ready for the mill at this mine, but the road at the present time renders it impossible to cart the quartz down. No d'.ubt before long this track will be repaired. Tokatea, — The usual work has been going on in this mine. The ground in the main level is still very hard and progress slow. A little gold is coming to hand from the stopes, but nothing of any great moment. The tributers, Knox and .McNeil, have this week completed a splendid crushing of 16 tons 3cwt. j licked stone, and obtained the magnificent return of 300 ozs. retorted gold; but rich as this is it does not repre sent the total yield from this lot of stuff, as over 000 ounces have been obtained at various times in specimen crushings during tho last few months. The party have still a largo block of the reef to take out, which, no doubt, will also pay handsomely. Matawai.—This mine started crushing on Monday, and so far is shaping admirably. There is no doubt from the show of gold in the stono and the way it is shaping on the tables there will be a very large return in deed. Tho show in the mine is also ypry good, splendid stone coming tp. liand every day r Tho imw' level Kpina ir> from tfie road is hot yet up to the snot, "but it should be in hand next week,

Tokatea,—Manager's report: No, 7 level —There is no change to report from this level. The country is still very hard. The contractors are satisfied with the increase of 3s 6d per foot, and appear in better spirits. Stopes—A Uttlo gold is showing in the stopes above the intermediate level. A few stones carrying strong dabs of gold came to hand yesterday. Colours can bo seen in the face, but tho breaking-down, as a whole, Is poor. Tho rise on the Bisroarpk side, No. 1 winze, li. up about six feet. The reef is about two feet thick. Tho quartz looks well for gold, but nono is showing. The protecting stope going from No. 2 winae shows a promising body of Quartz, but nothing in it. It is likely, however, to make gold at any breaking-down. The tributers, Knox and McNeill, have crushed their parcol at the Corby battery, and ob tained 29G ozs. retorted gold,—J. P. Hall.

The Just-in-Tijib starts crushing a small lot to-morrow.

psJi«.- and Published br the Proorteta. i HKNRY BRETT, of Symoruk-rtreet*Si }fo General Printing office. W^h^stroet, to the Provmco of Auckland, New ZeSandT j Monday, Djscsiimcb IJ, 1883, *

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Auctions. _________ I / TO-MORROW. fl CHRISTMAS PRESENTS! CHRISTMAS PRESENTS! ' GRAND CRYSTAIToLASS ORNAM- I MENTS BOHEMIAN VASES, I JARS, FLOWER HOLDERS, | &c., *c, *c. OABRIEL LEWIS HAS received instructions to sell at his Rooms, on the above date, at 11 ' CI°CCVSES GRAND CRYSTAL GLASS ORNAMENTS i .CASES HANDSOME BOHEMIAN ' VASES SC., KO., &c Without Reserve. The Auctioneer ca_Ts special attention to the above styles and designs, never seen in Auck land before. TO-MORROW. TASMANIAN GROUND BARK. G. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction at his Fort-street Store, on TUESDAY, De: ccniberlßth, 439 DAGS GROUND HARK. Terms at Sale. "~ TO-MORROW. CHRISTMAS SALE. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE & EFFCTS, 2 GOOD PIANOS, PLATED WARE, WALTHAM GOLD WATCHES, VENETIAN BLINDS, CUTLERY, GLASS AND EARTHENWARE, 4c. Important to Persons Furnishing. R. ARTHUR HAS beon favoured with instructions to sell by jmblio auction at his Mart, Queon-stroet, on Tuesday noxt, at 1_ o clock noon (On Account of tho Largo Quantity to be disposed of, and for tlie convenience of purchasers, tho Salo will be con ducted in tho front part of . tho first floor), AN ENGLISH DRAWING-ROOM SUITE I walnut f ramo, velvet pile cover ; other Suites of I various styles, Mottled Kauri Sofa, Cheffoniors, I Loo and Other Tables, Cane and Other Chairs, . Carpets, Hearth Rugs, Fenders, Fire Irons, Cur- I tains, Wool Mats, Mangle, Sewing MaohinCL I Fancy Tables, a Handsome China Tea and It Coffee Service Handsome Solid Silver Cakn I Basket, Plated Ware, Cutlery. Glass, and 1 Earthenware. Handsome Maasive Four-post J Iron Bedstead, Iron and Wood Bedsteads, As- I sorted Mattrasses, Palliasses, Pdlows, Chests of I Drawers, Looking Glasses, Toilet Tables. Wash- I Btands, Toilet Sets. Matting, Oilcloth, Lawn 1 An Assortment of Now Vonetia,n BKnds, an 1 assortment of New Looking Glasses, a Superior Gent's Gold Waltham Watch, a Good SUr.r Watch and Chain. 3 TO-MORROW. At Noon. ■ HOBSON-STREET. TTOUSE to bo Removed boforo end of X_L February next, opposito Mr Waddel's Bakery. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, AT ARTHUR'S MART. ~~ WEDNESDAY, NOON. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. WATCHES, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND PLATEDWARE, FANCY GOODS, &c, &c. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions to hold a Salo of Superior Seasonable Jewel lery &c„ suitable for Christmas and New Year Presents, at his Mart, Queon-strcet, on Wednes i day noxt. at the Circular Counter, First Floor, at 12 o'clock noon, THIRTY GOLD and SILVER WATCHES, a Well-a3Borted Lot, suitable for All . Classes. Gold and Silver Chains, Necklets and Lockets, Broochos, Earrinus. Diamond Rings, Studs, Links Greenstone Pendante.Dress Rings.Kuepcr ' and Wedding Rings, Bracelets, Gold Alberts, Silver Cups, a Handsome Solid Silver Coke Basket, Jet Brooches and Earrinffs, &c., &c. Field and Opera Glasses, Timepieces, Clocks, Concertinos, Albums, Window Blinds. Sce»t Bottlos, Fancy Soaps, Ash Trays, Manilla Kite (assorted). _ ~ . Terms Cash, I W. !i. COCHRANE. 1 {JAMES DACRE J MONDAY, DECEMBER 24. ' BY ORDER OF THE BUBLIC TRUSTEE. I ■ 78 ACRES WHANGAREI. IN THE ESTATE OF JAS. THOMP SON, DECEASED. . fTIHE Subscribers have received instruc _l tiona from T. Macffarlano, Esq., Agent of the Public Trustee, to sell at their Now Land Mart, Queen-street, on Monday, 24th Inst, at 12 o'clock, ALLOTMENT 67, Parish of Manaia, County of Marsden, containing 78 a»res, situate betwoen Whangarei and the Heads. ¥ | SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers, 1 ____:—— ___________.^—^^_——. W. 8. COCHRANE] [JAS. DACRE MONDAY, DECEMBER 24. By Order of the Registrar of the Supreme Court. ALLOTMENTS AND COTTAGE, FOLEY'S TOWNSHIP, OTAHUHU. THE Subscribers have received instruc tions from the Registrar of tho Supreme Court to sell by public auction, at their New ' Auction Mart, Queon-streot, on Monday, 24th k instant, at 12 o'olook, LOTS 28,27,28,41,42, 43, 44, and 45, Section 2, . of Foley's Township of Otohuhu (near the Ta_ I makl Bridge), having frontages to Niger and Pratt-fltreets, with house and buildings thereon, I as occupied by Mr Francis Dalton. For further particulars apply to Mr Keetley, Solicitor; or. to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, '. Auctioneers. j' — IN CONSEQUENCE OF "VTEWMARKET SALE DAY falling on >; ' . CHRISTMAS DAY There will bo NO SALE, but a * SUPPLEMENTARY CHRISTMAS MARKET Will he hold on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22. HUNTER & NOLAN. THURSDAY, 3rd JANUARY, 1884. DURfiAM YARDS. ANNUAL SALE OF BLOOD STOCK. I * hnHE undersigned have received instruc -1 J. tions from Sir.Walters to Soil, on Thurs day, tho 3rd January next, at 11 o'clock, 2-year-old Colt by Musket out of Fanny > Fishor Yoarling Colt by Musket out of Slander Yearling Colt by Muskot out of Yatterlno Yearling Colt by Mußket out of Rosarina Yearling Colt by Marybyrnong out of Pcoross. 1 Tho Pedigrees of tho abovo youngsters re -1 quire no comment by the Auctioneer, being of I the vory best strains both on the side of sire I and dam. HUNTER AND NOLAN. MONDAY, DECEMBER 24. DURHAM YARDS. WOOL. _ Tlie undersigned will hold their I miilßD WOOL SALE OF THE |:. -*- ' SEASON | On MONDAY, DECEMBER 24. Li. . l"»t«_iaint!Veiiaorßws_lklnaiysendin_iarticn \ Fuiday 10 on or the previous H HUNTER & NOLAN. ____' 'i i ""7~ nil ~*m,



Auctions. TO-MORROW. JUNCTION YARDS. CHRISTMAS MARKET. T7.OR SALE, on Tuesday next, 150 FAT OXEN, from Sandhills, One Treo Hill, Hawera, and Waikato 700 FAT SHEEP 150 FAT LAMBS 20 FAT PIGS. HUNTER & NOLAN. FRIDAY, DECEMBER. 21. DURII A M YARDS. 12 HEAVY DRAUGHT STAUNCH HORSES. THE Undersigned have received instruc tions from Mr W. J. Dickson, of Patea, tc sell at tho Durham Yards, on Friday, tho 21si December, 12 good DRAUGHT HORSES; heavy trials given, and (if desired) intending pur chasors can see thoni pull before tin sale. 8 UPSTANDING USKFUL HORSKS suitable for Hansom. Mr Dickson has given up contraot work so Is disposing of his plant, and his former shipment has given unqualified satisfaction, so the Auc tioneors can confidently recommend this one. HUNTER & NOLAN. DURHAM YARDS. ¥j.OR SALE, at the Durham Yards, JU every Tuesday, at 11 o'clock, HIDES, TALLOW, WOOL, and SKINS. HUNTER & NOLAN. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20. THE CHRISTMAS MARKET. FOE SALE. FAT CATTLE, CALVES, SHEEP, LAMBS, AND PIGS, All of Choice Quality, And 40 WELL-BRED GROWN STEERS, in fresh condition. ALFRED BUCKLAND. /COUNTRY CATTLE SALES. Dru^y—Wednesday, December 19. Papakuia—Boxing;Day, no sale. ALFRED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19. THE HAYMARKET WOOL SALE, | WOOL SALE, WOOL SALE, | WOOL SALE, Usually the Largest for the Season, WILL take place on WEDNESDAY, December 19. Immediate Storage available without additional charge. WOOLPACKS ON SALE. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAYS. THE HAYMARKET. SALE OF WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDES, and TALLOW, each TUESDAY, at 12 o'clock. ALFRED BUCKLAND THE HAYMARKET. REGULAR SALES OF HAY AND STRAW EACH TUESDAY AND FRIDAY, At 11 o'clock. ALFRED BUCKLAND. Coaches. XT 0 TIC 3. - REDUCED FARES TO _Ll WAxWERA HOT SPRINGS.-A Royal Mail Coach leaves Devonport, North Shore every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, cb ar rival of the 9 a.m. Boat from Auckland, arriving at Waiwera at 3.30 p.m.; returning from Wai wera every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 8.38 a.m., arriving at Devonport at 2.30 p.m.: calling at Lako Takapuna, Lucas Creek, Dairy Flat, Wade, and Orewa. All Parcels sent over to Devonport by the 9 a.m. boat will he punctu ally attended to, and Parcels, Orders, Messages, eto., left at Mr Peel's office, Victoria Road, where the Coach passes, will be taken on and delivered at a small cost. Single Fare to Wai wera, 8s; or Return, 15s. Dairy Flat, 4a.— Jab. Dodd. Proprietor. TVAINBRIDGE'S TIME TABLE. From Union Bank—22 minutes past the hour and 23 minutes to the hour. From The Three Lamps—7 minutes to the hour, and every hour. Nioht Trips from Town—fjast 8, J-past 9, i-past 10, and J-past 11. From Three Lamps— 8,9,10, H. From Union Bank to Shelly Beach—7 minutes past 9,7 minutes past 11,7 minutes past 2,7 minutes past 4, 7 minutes past 5,23 minutes past 6, and 37 minutes past 7. From Shelly Beach—B.3o a.m., 8.45 a.m., 10.30 a.m., 1.30 p.m., 3.30 p.m., 1.30 p.m., and 7.15 p.m. Saturdays from shelly Beach—B.3o a.m. 8.45 a.m., 10.30 a.in., 12.30 p.m. From Union Bank—9.7 a.m. 11.7 a.m. ,nnd 1.7 p.m. HOLLIS AND BROUGH'S LINE OF COACHES. Leave Auckland Leave Oneiiunqa 9.45 a.m. CO a.m. 10.30 a.m. x.30 a.m. 11.0 a.m. . 9.0 a.m. i2.'sp.ni. _ ..isa.ni. 1.0 p.m. . H3O a.m. 2.0 p.m. ._3 11.15 a.m. 2.45 p.m. S . 12.15 p.m. 3.15 p.m. „-« 1.0. p.m. 4.n p.m. S5 1.30 p.m. 4.30 p.m 52 2-3 n I'-m ---5.0 p.m. £* 3.15 p.m. 6.0 p.m. 5. 4.0. p.m. 7.0 p.m. Sp. 5..0 p.m. 11 p.m. "Zp 0.30 p.m. Saturday, 10 and Sj^ Saturdays, ii.o p.m. 11 p.m. 83 0.30 p.m. Sundays: i" Sundays: 10.0 a.m. 8.30 a.m. 2.0 p.m. 11.30 a.m. 6.0 p.m. 4.0 p.m. Coaches for Special Trips, Brakes, Buggies, and .Saddle Horses for hire, at Manukau Stables, Lower Queen-street. Onehunga. HOLLIS & BROUGH. Proprietors. TDOYAL MAIL LINE OF COACHES ALTERATION OF TIME-TABLE. Iho Royal Mail Coach (carrying passongers) will, on and after 6th October, 1883, and until further notice, run to the following Time table :— Leave Cambridge for Hamilton Junction Rail way Station daily at 8.15 a.m.; returning from Station to Cambridge on arrival of Train from Auckland. Leave Hamilton for Te Aroha on Mondays Wednesdays, and Fridays on arrival of Trail from Auokland; returning from Te Aroha oc Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at 7 a.m. catching the 2 o'clock Train at Hamilton June tion for Auckland. Booking Offices : Gwynne's Hotel, Hamilton West; Colemani Hotel, Te Aroha; and at my Premises, Kirkwooc and Lake-streets, Cambridge. W. K. CARTER, Proprietor. Cambridge. October 1883. FTIELEGRAPH LINE OF COACHES. LIVERY ANiTbaIT STABLES, klrkwood and lake-streets, cambridge, Waikato, New Zealand. W. K. CARTER, Proprietor. W. K. C. begs to return his sincere thanks to his numerous friends and the public generally for Uie liberal support he has received since commencing business; and has to inform them that in order to meet the requirements of this rapidly advancing district, he has added large and commodious additions to his premises, which are second to nono in New Zealand. Tourists (or the Hot Lake Country sup plied with Saddle Horses and Buggies on the shortest notice; also, Experienced Guides and careful drivers. Bugglcß and Saddle Horses always on hire. I Oroers by telegram or otherwise punctually Cambridge, October 6.1883. *v..... .__n_k~___ .. j'j__«__ ...-,_______._. „. .



Ironmongery. F-. .-._5.,:::..., ->~w.V:.. ' -.'■**■-•-■.*>. ■■-_.■ ■'. .J j JB. B L A I X I E, • Victoria-street, IMPORTER OF BUILDERS' & FURNISH ING IRONMONGERY Direct from Manufacturers, Has for Sale, at Low Rates— Carpenters' Toola Nails, Locks, Hinge* Kitchen Ranges Register Grates, In great Variety Marble and enamelled Slate Mantelpieces Largest Stock in Auckland Marble, Electroplate, Curb, and othor Fenderi ' Galvanized Iron, Sheet Lead, and Zlno Slate, Cement, and Plaster INSPECTION INVITED Cheap Hardware House, 234, Queen-street, Auckland. J, & J. DICKEY ' HAVE FOR SA'hE | ROWATT'S ANUCAPNIC LAMPS, Also, • EXTRA BURNERS, FONTS, GLOBES, i AND WICKS, t And a Great Variety ot CHIMNEYS. RODGERS'S, LOCKWOOI.S. & WIGFALL'S TABLE & POCKET CUTLERY. JOHNSON'S CELEBRATED SCISSORS. CLARK'S BOILERS, SAUCEPANS, &a, GRIFFITHS'S PATIENT TEA AND COFFEE POTS. STAMPED TINNED MEAT AND PIE DISHES, BASINS AND MILK PANS, All Sizes, BUCKETS, TUBS, PAILS, AND OVENS, BROOMS, SCRUBBERS, WHISKS, &a, HAIR, CLOTH, & NAIL BRUSHES. PARKES'S, BLACK'S, AND LYNDON'S SPADES AND DIGGING FORKS. GARDEN HOES, RAKES, & TROWELS. DISSTON, SORBY, AND SPEAR AND JACKSON'S HAND, RIP, AND TENNON SAWS. AXES, ADZES, TOMAHAWKS AND CHISELS, AUGERS, PLANES, HAMMERS, BRACES, TWIST AND PATENT BITS, ALL sizes, LOCKS, HINGE NAILS, & BRASSWARE, SCOTT'S GENUINE WHITE LEAD, RAW, BOILED, _ LINSEED OIL. FIVE PER CENT. DISCOUNT ALLOWED TO CASH PURCHASERS Oa all Sales amounting to 20s and upward* J. & J. Dickey, 334. QUEEN-STREET. i __________ Medical. ', VBBVOUS DEBILITY. Dr. E. 0. West's Nmsve and Brain Treat ment, a guaranteed Speciflo for Hysteria, Died ness, Convulsions, Fits, Nervous Neuralgia, Headache, Nervous Prostration caused by the , use of alcohol or tobacco. Wakefulness, Mental Depression, Softening of the Brain resulting In insanity, and leading y> misery, decay, and death. Premature Old Age caused by over-exer tion of tbe brain, youthful folly, or over-indul -1 gence. Each box contains one month's treat ment. Ss a box, or six boxes for 255, Mint by mail prepaid on receipt of price. WE GUARANTEE SIX BOXES ; To euro any ease. With each order received by 1 us for six boxes, accompanied with 455. we will send the purchaser our written guarantee to re -1 fund the money if the treatment does not effect ' a cure. Guarantees issued only by J. P. KING AND SONS. Chemists. Queen-street. Auckland. LIVER COMPLAINTS. DR. KING'S DANDELION AND QUININE LIVER PILLS (without Mer cury). The Best Remedy for Biliousness, Stomach Derangement, Flatulence, Pains Between the Shoulders, Bad Appetite, Indigestion, Acidity, Headaciib, Heart burn, and all other symptoms of disordered liver and dyspepsia. Acknowledged by many eminent surgeons to bo the safest and mildest ; pills for every constitution.—ln Boxes at ls l.d. 2s 9d, and 4s sd. Sold by Chemists and Modicine Vendors throughout the world. Prepared by Jas. Rorke, London. Spoclally valuable Pi_u for residents abroad and travellers. Sold by KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER fc Co. PEPPER'S QUININE AND IRON TONIC rouses and dovelopes the nervous enorgics, enriches tho blood, promotes appetite, dispels languor and depression, fortifies the digestive organs. Is a specific remedy for neuralgia, ague, indigestion, fevers of every kind, chest affections, and in wasting diseases, , scrofulous tendencies, &c. The wholo frame ia greatly invigorated, by Pepper's Tonic, the mental faculties brightened, the constitution greatly strengthened, and a return to robust health certain. Bottles, 32 doses, 4s 6d ; next size, lis. Sold by Chemists everywhere. The name of J. Pepper, Bedford Laboratory, London, must bo on the label. There is no Tonic so certain in effect as Pepper's Quinine and Iron. It is strongly recommended to residents in India , and the Colonies, and should always be kept ready for use in every case of fever or febrile - ; condition.' . Sold by KEMPTHORNE. PROSSER & Co. | mARAXACUM AND PODOPHYLLIN, JL Prepared only by J. Popper, London. This Fluid combination, extracted from mcdl , cinal roots, is now used instead of blue pill and , calomel for tho cure of dyspopsia, biliousness, and all symptoms of congestion of the liver, which are generally pain beneath the shoulders, headache, drowsiness, no appetite, furred tongue, disagreeable taste in the morning, giddiness, disturbance of the stomach, and feel ing of general depression. It sets tho siuggish 8 liver in motion, very slightly acts on the bowels, 1 giving a sense of health and comfort within 24 hours. It is the safest medicine Taraxacum and Podophyllin is a. fluid mode only by J. PEPPER, Bedford Laboratory, London, whose " name is on every label. Bottles, 2s 9d and 4s 6d, Sold by all Chemists. A mpst valuablo aad ' essential medicine for India, Australia, the Cape, and Colonies generally. 1 Sold by KEMPTHORNE. PROSSER & Co. « C.ULPHOLINE LOTION.'-An Ex- O ternal Means of CURING SKIN 1 DISEASES. There is scarcely any eruption ' but will yield to "Snlpholine" in a few days, i and commence to fade away even if it seems i past cure. Ordinary pimples, redness, blotches, > scurf, roughness, vanish as if by magio; whilst 1 old, enduring skin disorders, that have plagued tho sufferers for years, howevor deeply rooted they may be, "Sulpholine" will successfully attack them. It destroys tho animalculse which 1 cause these unsightly, irritable, painful affee ■ tions, and always produces a clear, healthy natural condition of the skin. "Sulpholino Lotion" is "sold by most Chemists. Bottles, 2s 90. Mode by J. Pepper and 80., London. Sold by KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER & Co,



Tea Mei/chants Just ,-' Purchased, TEN THOUSAND POUNDS CHOICE KAISOU CONGfOU AND FINE ASSAM PEKEO TEAS, Specially wltli-a view to my Is Cd, 2s, and 2s 6d TEAS, BEING SECOND TO NONE IN THE COLONY. F R E D K. WHITEHEAD, TEA IMPORTER, AND TOWN AND COUNTRY GROCER, 95, VICTORIA-STREET, AND PONSONBY, AUCKLAND. N.B.—All Christmas Goods in Slock suitable for the Season, at Lowest Prices for Cosh. nelson" MOATE & Co. Nelson, Moate s Co.i BB'WK ou» __ CUE. RATED P™i lP™2 ISA Ia ■■ ' «iv ■ _**_. i— MhM Mo Equal to. Trao Natural CHAL_.iLE.NGE "■*■". *«"»»>and «*— b mi._ I PRICES | ffe I M 2/-, 2/4, 2/8?: _c MI Mm lv o/_. Ola aL *« D iW I M_WL_ ~"3 1-lb. Mi i-lb. Paekstt. a 5 ' fflM J Hip a HALF-CHESTS. BOXES. "J . CT-BJ | m_W "PRESS," S "Mr. Nelson la a Profeaaloaal ' To* Taatar and Blaadar." Turn n _\ AWAEDED H j J\ COLD*SILVER MEDALS. t_t_j_K____-_-_ HBfai WiMtnti [" ~"_| QUEEN-STREET! AUCKLAND, HELSON' MOATE&C 0' Next the New Zealand TEA MER6HANTS| Clothing Factory. ;.; CHRISTCHURCH, DUNEDIN, AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON. 4KNTS-EVERYWHERB. Ironmongery. RANGES, REGISTER GRATES, COOKING STOVES, rf WINGATE, BURINS & CO., o | WHOLESALE AND EETAIL IRONMONGERS, § -. - ' CUSTOMS-STREET. AUCKLAND. Sj \ 2\. a.ASON'3 OOOIIR. O \ 4»\ ~— ———— j \.°V\. GARDEN SPADES 9 \%X GARDEN SHEARS W \'o\ GARDEN RAKK3 V \ a\ GARDEN HOES y \Vv 2 _l x^»x S p /A\ V«Sv . HAY RAKW3 § S / «s%^*\ XW HAY FORKS 9 / &&f) V*\ HAYSCTTHKS -W gAW XVv' HAY KNIVES „ I \*v x\ * a 0. \ \°. \ . FILTERS W J.\ .v X X FILTERS a % \ /\ X X KILTERS O S % */> \\\7 \\\ l-'ILTKHS g i , V\\\\\ /jWy nX i a \x/ X\ -s FURNISHING - IKONMONGEKY. - FURNISHING Groceries. Ilortioaltural CITY TEA MART, GROCERY, AND / / , / PROVISION STORE, Pbß DOBIO: / / */ established for tiik pubposp. olf shpplt- ~„,,. /<>." n / vi mo Families with new /&? / «/ TEAS, GROCERIES, and PROYISIOIfS AGRICULTURE. /$?/ fr'J/ Op Bbst Quality at WnoLEBALK Pbiors. '/"W At," __? / /&?/$£ f/ Tho Subscriber, with a viow to still further / T /_y £,-•&/ incroasing tho business ot the City Tea Mai-E, / /(f <>? $s / has determined to mako considerable REIJUC- /n^ lOf w& / TIONS from tho Prices now beini,' oharged In /£y /firS -v / Auckland and suburbs. /'**w /*▼cT O / NOW ON SALE- /Jty /& & $« /VEGETABLE. Olb. TINS of RICH. STRONG nARQEELING /N /4?^ r «4> / xm FLAVOURED TEA. lis each /£f / %, / Splendid WHITE TABLE SUGAR, 4d psr lb. /V / ** /KLOWER SEEDS, HOBART TOWN JAMS (choica assortment), / / tr'/vLolesaio *■ Ri.t_Jl as 6d per dozen / / « / ""'e6o'" « KOUIL 2Ln. TINS FAMILY TEA, Ss 6d each _______________________________ PRIME CANTERBURY HAMS an* BACON — — and Concklmilders. &c EVERY DESCRIPTION OF GROCERIES . AND PROVISIONS AT LOWEST „.„,,,„ r_n.lTlPl. A>in nRAY WIIOLES.VLE PRICES. CARiUAOE AND DKAY , JL FACiOuY COUNTTRY ORDERS ATTENDED 19 WITH DESPATCH. JAMES MACKIE, PROrKIETOJt, TICTORIA-STREBT EAST, AUCKLAND HionnsT Pbich given for RRODUCE, a«d Reialrs of overy description In Wood and every possible inducement offered to facilitats [ron nrllt ij- oxecutcd on tho sh.rtc. t noKco. and oncourago business. Springs nrnile and uonaired. Always on Hand—A larii, quantity of Lamps, Ploaao nolo the address— also Ironbark Shafts arid Spokes, Rod Gum R nt> „„„ _ „ w Follons. and Hobart Tovv^i Hardwood. OBERT ReW N.R-Coantry OTvlore-pmnotually attended to GROCER, _^_jj_iwß_aMul^^J^_sl VtcxoitiA and Albebt^tbekts, A»okland. __\___^F_i*3l_______J __r__-_-^_____j Gunsmith. _a_mfP\_^_s___J-^_EB-_F_f^lffl vr —— ' if»^r«Sß_»2____S_a_M__W SHOOTING SEASON. KBS. 9___iF_WntrQl9VV^K*-_Kn TO SPORTSMEN. i_^^^wl_^riMjy^b6^S ' 3 d. evitt, guintiiaker. . 4SI, QUXK_.-B_TU.ET, AUCIM-AND (Opposite the City Markst), tt^ D W I N TT A R V I E j^OSblS FOR SALE, at unusually Lew Prioes: ___ " n 1 " _____ *»»**. | G^' CARRIAGE AND BUGGY BUILDER, "' 8' HAS REMOVED FROM "A* i^^B^ lm^ Stagh. in Murale- UPPBR QU EEN - STEET TO UPPER r'"j__(___B--_-— Curtis and Harvey's Dia- SYMONDS-STREET, d£gMT\ Pi^ on. Wi?kT^urence *** h°PM to retein l hi» M Customor. m& _T?_p3_®%_rTL. 1 Alliance Gunpowder train some now. W_m_\_\\Wjr V Walker's, Parkar & Ca's — H8 Gun work of every kind done on the ____« Premises. Workmanshipunsurpassed -_nknv<s' VV, T, nfITPUB V,S 22 s- Mi to the Colony, and Price. Reasonable B PERAMBUI.VTORS, ifc?' Hi Established ISM. INVAIJD CARRIAGES, all kinds (Wholesale and lictall); ««««r,, m _, m ,™ „,mv ». .i.i-_..n BABY SLEEPING CARRIAGES; _ OPPOSITE THE CITY MARKET. A]so UIC YCLES (best En K lish make), I^OCK- ING HORSES, &o. FIREWORKS ! ! FIREWORKS I ! Avery LARGE ASSORTMENT of R. ANDERSON, -PAIN'S LONDON-MADE FIREWORKS on piRRAMATTA-STREBT. SSTDNEY. hand and to arrive. Wholesale and retail, bono Awarded Four Prizo Medals. tor price list, ' ____ | ___ — ._______ < _____ l ____.^_ Optician. &c. *,>°^emL^ . 'M&K Ti peacock, /^pA a/^^O^H. -*•• OPTICIAN, «e___^T^—\ S^SS^^^vl HAS IN STOCK SPECTACLES AND EYE il^MSfillJ fl TjJpVs*""-^!- GLASSES of every description. \ _^(\ / \-^f \\ "I An Accurate Fit Guaranteed. V^ / \_f V/ 1 Jy COMPOUND MICROSCOPES & TELE a^~TIir '^ ' ' ' > "' Powerful and Cheap. FOR SALE, Aneroid Barometers, Thermombterb, EuceTßio Bulls, Batteries, asd xi Fittings. _^. „„.„-_,- MacnecHo Electric Machines and Medical CoUs, VICTORIA STABLES, OPERA GLASSES, BINOCULAR, FIELD „„„„„ AND MARINE GLASSES, TWO OR THREE FIRST-CLASS LIGHT THEODOLITES. SEXTANTS, COMPASSES. WAGGONETTES, FOR ONE HORSE. „„_„ ._.„-.„ SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. - TAYLOR'S They are in vory good order, being nearly new. SEWING MACHINES. The Balance of Stock of those excellent Also, Hand and Treadle Machines will be sold at 25 GOOD SECOND-HAND BUGGIES discount. Nearly 600 in use in Anek- Slnglo or Double-seated, at Low Prloea. _—__. l OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE, W. CROWTHER. '"' Shobtlahd-btreet,



Sewing Machines. (ESTA-HLISIIED 1855.] DV SPECIAL J^Mipff^iITOISTM.NT. X>ICYCLES! BICYCLES! BICYCLES! SEWING MACHINES!! SEWING MACHINES!! "Oh, men with sisters dear, Oh, men with lovors and wives, Buy a "DOMESTIC" Machine, and they Will thank you all their lives." Indeed, nothing could be more acceptable or suitable as a CHRISTMAS PRESENT. THE LARGEST SHOW-ROOMS AND THE BEST AND CHEAPEST STOCK IN NEW ZEALAND. SHAKESPEAR __ CO. OFFICES: Opposite the Market, Queen-stkekt. • Warehouse: Lome-street. W. C. DENN ES, THE GREAT SEWING MACHINE IMPORTER, Has just received a Largo Shipment of the Challenge Machine of tho World— THE WHITE CO.'S SEWING MACHINE, The Moat Silent The Cheapest The Most Rapid The Highest Arm The Most Simple The Largest Table The Most Easy to Work The Host Cover The Most Durable Tho Simplest Shuttle The Most Elegant The Neatest Stitch Treadle Machines, from £5 10s. DENNES'S CHALLENGE BICYCLES AND TRICYCLES. BICYCLE, I8in„ from £12 10. ___?£_i__4__\ CASH ON DEFERRED PAYMENTS, 30 Days CASH SALE OK BEWING MACHINES, TREMENDOUS REDUCTION. LITTLE WERTHEIM £3 15s. FRISTER AND ROSSMANN, from M it. FRISTER & ROSSMANN TREADLE MACHINE, from M. STANDARD TREADLE MACHINE, £6 10b. mHE rtEEAT "n EPO T, QUEKN-STRKET. Drapery. TJ.OR MEN'S AND IB O;Y'S CLOTHING, CLOTHING, MADE TO MEASURE, or ALL-PURE WOOL N.Z. TWEEDS, AT THE SAME PRICE AS YOU PAY FOR READY-MADE, TRY THE NEW ZEALAND TWEED COMPANY, NEW ZEALAND TWEED COMPANY, 172, Qt. KEN-STREET (OPPOSITE DABBY-STREET). Insurance. qPEGIAL NOTICE. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. ESTABLISHED 1849. Tho Society having established an Oflico of Its own in Auckland, undor the management of Mr D. J. McLeod. members of the Society who have hitherto been in the habit of paying their premiums to Mr Aloxander Saunders, tho late Agent, aro requested to pay all premiums due after tho 30th Instant, and forward all communi cations respecting their policies to Mr McLeod. Prospectus with forms of proposals and every requisite Information upon written or porsonal application to Mr McLeod, at tho Society's Oflico, Queen-street. Auckland, or from any of tho Canvassing Agents. Hy ordor of tho Board. EDWARD W. LOWE, Rosidont Sec, Temporary Oflico: Noo. 2 and 3. Mercantile Chambers. Auckland. Novomber 1883. •DEDUCTION IN FIRE RATES. NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL ONE MILLION STERLING. FIRE RISES taken on the most LIBERAL TERMS. PROMPT SETTLEMENTS. - UNDOUBTED SECURITY. GEO. P. PIERCE, Manager. <c_isS3SS-f-y /GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE. HkadOit.cbi PROVINCIAL BUILDINGS, Wkllinqton. ihb only new zealand life okfiob. GOVERNMENT SECURITY, MUTUAL INSURANCE, LOWEST PREMIUMS. The Ordinary Branoh Offers an Insurance of £1,200 at the premium charged olsowhore for £1,000, equivalent to An Immediate Bonus or £200, b addition to Full Participation In Profits. WORKMAN'S INSURANCE Specially provided for In the INDUSTRIAL BRANCH. Policies Issued prom £5 Upwards, with 4_t participation in profits.-bs. PREMIUMS PAYABLE WEEKLY. For which a Collector will call SPECIAL TABLES FOR CHILDREN. Policies of £20 and Upwards, after Three Years, can be surrendered for Cash, or for a Freo Policy. LIBERAL REGULATIONS. NOTE.—Tho Government not only brings In surance within tho reach of nearly every man, woman, and child in tho community, but pro vides the description of policy and mode of pay ment bost suited to tho requirements of each. D. M. LUCKIE. Commissioner. Tea merchants. I A I-w Ullii __■___■ ______ **Bi^ \__y _SL. __ Tea Co., London. Books Qiuen Away: Lba. of Tea Sold: 3,000. 9,000. In Auckland by the Company's Agent, W. S. COLLINS, Tea Dealer & Family Grocer, JUNCTION OF QUEEN ANDGREY ST REETS AUCKLAND, TERMS STRICTLY CASH. LIVER REGULATING. AICKIN'S PODOHPHYLLIN PILLS, No. A, are now known from Invercargill to Mongonui as ono of tho most etTcctivo reme dies for "SLUGGISH LIVER," Torpid Diges tive Function, Billiousness, Chronic Constipa tion, Flatulency, &c. They are a safe aperient, AND CONTAIN NO MINERAL WHATEVER. Sold in Boxes at ls, and Bottles at ls Gd and 2s i fid (all sugar coated). AT THK PHARMACY QUEEN-STREET. *



World-wide Honours to St. Jacobs OIL



The great German remedy, St. Jacobs Oil, stands nonoured with tho highest distinction ever paid to a medicine. Thia is not only the caso in this country, but abroad everywhere. At tho New Zealand International Exhibition, ISS2. it rooeived tho magnificent first prize medal, together with tho highest diploma for being, according to critical tests, the Best Pain Curing and Healing Remedy known to mankind. In this connection a couple of testimonials are here given as an evidenco of the marvellous success of St. Jacobs Oil.



OPINIONS OP PROMINENT AUSTRALIANS. ONE OF1 TIM WORLD'S GREATEST OARSMSN SPEAKS OP ITI. VIRTUES.



Edward Trickott, Esq,, the celebrated oarsman, in a recent conversation with a represen tative of one of the foremost journals of the United States, gfcvo the following as Ilia opinion :— "I have found St. Jacobs OU a sure and cer tain cure, and ono unequalled by any medicine. It cured mo of severe pains in the back brought on by over-exertion in rowing. It is a pleasant, safe, and sure remedy, penetrating at once to the seat of the disease, and eradicating the COW' plaint without further trouble."



The writer listened attentively to tho above. It was pleasant to hear Bucn high words of praise from ono who know what ho was talking about, and now he says that St. Jacobs Oil and good athletic training aro what our young men want



A NOTED CRICKETER IN TROUBLE. David Scott, Esq., the celebrated oricket playor of Viotoria, and a member of tho popular tlrm ot Boyle and Scott, il Bourko-street, Mcl bourne, writes aa follows :—



" TO THK AUCKLAND EVENING STAR." ' Gentlemen,—Whilo playing cricket on tho East Molbourno Grounds last season I received a terrible blow with a cricket ball bslow my knee, which causod intense pain, and my leg became so swollen that I was obliged to go to my homo in a cab. I was advised to try St. Jacobs Oil. I had only applied It twico whon, to my delight, the swell ing disappeared, and I was entirely free from pain. My log had become black and blue from the kneo to tho ankle from tho hurt, and the magical effect of St. Jacob's Oil inducos me to give my experience to the public. I would also state that I havo recommended this groat pain curing remedy to many cricketers and football players, all of whom have found it to givo as surprising relief as I have.



" Yours trnly, „,„„ . , — _ " Daviu Scott." £100.—A cash reward of ops hundred pounds will bo paid by the Charles A. Vogelcr Com pany, of Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A., proprie tors of St, Jacobs Oil, or by their accredited local representatives in various parte of tho world, to any person producing prootf tq the effect that the testimonials published by them in rogard to St. Jacobs Oil ara not strictly genuino, St. Jacobs Oil is sold by all Chemists and Dealerß in Medicine. Prico: Three Shillings a bottlo.



Wholesale Depot for Auckland M. LEVY AND CO,



Paris swells now carry an umbrella so thin that it is not easily distinguished from a cane. It has a gold handle, silver being out of fashion. "



Tlie London " Worldj" speaks of gaunt New England women who cannot obtain plumpness, just.,'as they cannot smile, because of thejjj i^elasticity of skin,



Goorison's London Arcade.H GOODSONS'o ~""""""~T OODSONS'O ALPHABETICAL (^OLUM», ARTISTIC IMITATION JEWELLERY Alberts, Abyssinian Gold, from ds ' Alberts, Gold Cased, from 2a 6d Alberts, Hair, from 2s 6d Alberts, Nicklo Steel, from ls Alberts, Gold, from 15s Alberts, Silver, Ladies'and Gents' fmm Albums, Scrap, from ls ' ™m Albums, Stamp, from 5s 6d Albums, Photo., Cabinet, and Carte .mm i Accordeons, from 7s fid ' urn « Barrows, 23 Cd, 33 6d, Is Cd, and 6a M Balls in Rubber and Leather, from Id Brooch and Earrings, Gold Sets, from ID- Brooches, G old, from 21s ' m m Brooch and Earrings, Sterling Silver ..*„, _ Brooches, Silver, from 2s 6d ' n)m * Bracelets, Silver, from os Brackets, large assortment, from la • Baskets of allsizes and prices Biscultßoxes, Electro-plated, from n_, m BrilUantine, 2s Bd bottlo • ,ron UO6 6d Butter Coolers, various prices Butter Dishes, Glass, from ls Butter Knives, from 3s Hooks and Stationery, at English ml _° Brush Racks, 2s and 2s Gd l M Bracelets, Silverine, from 2s Bracelets, Abyssinian Gold,from 2s Bd " Brooch and Kai rings, Abyssinian Gold Hroocltcs. Abys. ■■iniaii Gold, from "s_d Brooch ami V.:< rriii-s, Silvcrinu Sets, from _, i. Brooches. Iroin is >"""!«_(_ Brooch and KniTimjs, Gold Cased, from ._iu Brooches, Gold Cased, from 5s ' ITOm7s<Sd Brooches.Oxydiscd Silver, from lg Bracelets, Jet, from ls pair "■ Bi-00.-h and Earrimrs, .let Sets, from lg <~ t Brooch and Karnn-s, English Garnet .mm i .. Bath Slippers, Japanese, from Is pair M IBM Boxes, Colour, from (id Boxes, Cash, from ls Bagatelle Boards, from £3 3s Book Slides, from Is Bd Brackets, Plush und Velvet, from Is fid Boxes, Match, in Wood and Nickle rom Bezique, from 3s Od em Bottles, Smelling, from ls Bags, School, from 2s Bd Bread Boards, from Is Books, Exercise, from Id Bags, Carpet, from Js Bd Bags. American Leather, from 3s Bill Files, from 1 s Boxes, Shell, from ls Bassinottos, from 6s Gd CHRISTMAS AND BIRTHDAY CARDS Crosses, Silver, from 5s Cruets, Electro-plated, from ia Gd Case of Carvers, in horn and ivory, 35s to lKta Chessmen, from ls Bd ™" Card Cases, in Leather, Pearl, Ivory. Sllv«. Cigarette Cases, from Is ~"uver Cigar Cases, from la Crumb, Brushes and Trays, ss, 10s fid i_. m i_. Common Kits, Manilla, 4 9d, Is * '"' * Combs, in Bone Horn, and Xylonite, Hi Cherry Tooth Paste, 2s.pot Chamber Sets, from 10s Bd Celery Glasses, from Is 3d Cricket Bats, from 6d Concertinas, from 5s Crosses, Gilt, from 2s Crosses, Silverine, from 2s ♦ Compasses for the Chain, from 2s 6d Cabinets, Japanese, from 2s Cd Cups and Saucers, from fid each Cups, Moustache, from ls Cribbago Boards, fronS ls Cards, Am as, a large assortment, from Id Cards, Birthday, from Id Dress Rings, Ladles', Gold, from 7s fid Draft Boards, from ls Draft Men, from Is set Dominoes, from Is Dressing Cases, from SOs Decanters, from is Dolls, in China, Wax, and Coinpo.. from ia i Dolls, Houses and Dolls' Furniture Dustors, Feather and Foxtail, from ls • ■'• Eau de Cologne, from 2s t 1 Envelopes, from Id per packet Forks, Table, Electro Plated, 15s to 36s ncr An. _ Forks, Dessert, 12s, 15s, 17sfid,'and2!idoT * b rallies, Photo, m great variety, from fid Fans, in Black and White, from Is Florida Water, ls Cd and 2s Bd Flower Pots, Fancy China, from ls . i ork and Spoon, Salad, from ls , Folders, from ls Gd ■ G exts' Rings, Gold, from as Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, from 2s 6d • glycerine Soap, in cakes and bars Glass Jugs, from 2s Glass Dishes, Plain and Engraved, from la Glass Shades, Fruit and Flower, from _s ; Glass Candlesticks, from Is . Glasß and China Ornaments, an endless varietr Glasses, Specimen, from Gd "meiy Hat Racks, from ls Holders, Match, from ls , Hair Oil, Gd and Is Hair Brushes, from Is J. 0, 1 i^' a t_fir J" KB- in Voit and Majolica from... Hobby Horses, ls, Is Gd. and 2s a I , Hand Mirrors, in Wood, Plush, China, from la Instruments, Mathematical, from 2a ' Inkstands, from 2s ■•»»-■ Ink Bottles, from 6d • i Ink, from Id per bottle Jewel Cases, in Glass and Leather, from 2a fid Knives and i orjes, Dessert, in case, from 42a Knfe, Fork, and Spoon, from ls I>II . C8' ble'. 2h 15s'17s 6d- an<l upwards Knives, Dessert 12s, 15s, 17s Bd. and 25s doi Knives and Forks, 7s 6d and 10s doz. Knife and I ork, Carving, from 2s Gd pair Knives and Scissors, Pocket, various, from fid Knives, Bread, from ls ™* Lockets, Abyssinian Gold, from 2s fid , Lockets, Silverine, from ls Letter Clips, hand, from la , Lanterns, Chinese, from Is Lockets, Gold, from 10s LockeU. Silver, from Js Bd Lames' Companions, from Is Lime Juice and Glycerine for Hair,9d. Is. Is : Ladies Bags, a great variety """•*"■ "• u Lavender .V ater, from ls Lustres. I'rom Js Gd per pair Moist Colour Bonks, from is 6d «?«• •_? ln !,fti' go variety, from 2g fid Metallic Hair Brushes, from 2s Bd teSfes^ and Pluah *«*• Mats, Table, from 2s set Moss Baskets, China, from 2s Cd Magic Lanterns, from 2s Gd Measures. Tape, from 3d Mugs, Children's, from 3d each Mats, Splash, from ls NOVELTIES ALWAYS BEING RECEIVED. Necklets, Gilt, from 2s cd Necklets, Silverine, from 2sCd Necklets, Pearl. I, S!, and 3-row Necklets, Black, Is, ls fid, and 2a Necklets, Bead, from 3d Noah's Arks, from 3d. Necklets, Gold, from 20s Necklets, Silver, from 12s fid nS_L B. nw'i 0& % Js. is fid, 2s, and 2s fid eaoh OrapA and Field Glasses, from 10s Oleographs, from 3d each Ornaments. Fancy Gum, from 2s Pendants, from ls Portmanteaux, from 15s Pictures, Framed, from Is p?sE^^_«__"*" Paper \V eights, in Metal and Glass, from fid fS^^S^^'^^S&aa Pencils, Lead, from Bd per dozen Perambulators, from Ids Gd Pendants, Gold, from 7s Gd Purses, from ls, in Leather Purses, Sealskin, from os p w St*. 011* Metallic, from fid Pocket Mirrors, from ls Pencils, Ink.fid 9d, is and ls 6d Puff Boxes, in Wood and Metal, from la Poll Combs, id. fid, 9d, and ls PiSm.™ nU'r. bin'8 Soent3>a variety, from 2a Plaques and Ornaments, Terra Cotto, fronla »s?,£2 ra_S & M-7s M. ai«l & i Reading Glasses, from ls * Rings, Silver, from 2s Rug Strans, in Leather and Web, 2s fid Rocking Horses, 30s. Iss each Rings, Gilt, Gents', from 1. (id Razors, from Is Razor Strops, from Is Ropes, Skipping, f rota __ «?oks, Stationery, from Is Cd "'. ■ Rings, Gilt, Ladies', from 2s (id Rings and Koapers. 9 and 18 ot. Gold, from 7a tt bu SPLENDID 'XMAS PRESENTS. gCARP Rmgs, from Is Studs, Pearl Sots, from ls 6d Studs, Gilt Sets, from ls Studs, Gold Plated, from Is _}BBX and Milk, Glass, from Is Stands, Card, from 2s Cd Stands, Banorette, from 10s Spades, Toy, in Wood and Iron, from fid bticks, Walking, from ls Screens, Stove, from 2s each !__"£' 1i 1 _Fal c .' £°P S (3 cakcs>> Js box Soap, Assorted Cakes, 3d each Scents, assorted makers, from Is Scent Cases, from 7s (id Swings, 3s Bd each Swing Mirrors, from Gs Gd Screens, Hand, from ls fid Stands Flower, from Is Stone, Green Sets, from . 0a binds and Solitarc.. Gold, from 12s fid I. «Tifti'f 1S3> ak aiS_a»dn_ epoons, IJes.&rt, i2s, las, 17s Cd ind"4sdn7 Scrap., Relief, in great variety, 3d per sheet THE GREAT PLACE TO SELECT A _ Tv PRESENT. Time Pieces, Nickel, from 7s 6d 1 me Pieces, Wood, 39 hours, from 5s 6d Time Pieces, Strike, Gothic, 8 day 26s to 30* Time Pieces, Ootagon, Drop, Time, Ms Time Pieces, Octagon Drop Strike, 35s T..pS 0 00^'-? ota?ro?i Dro P-StrikokndDate,_C- ToLtScL r.'SZ Ia5s MetaUr°m4s Toothnßr Cu osli r es 0, g& £. C°tro Plated' frOM * Triconherous, ls The Fashionable Bronze Ornaments, from 63 '1 oilot sets, from 5s Cd X?, fa complete for 12 persons, from 17s 6d toys a large assortment, from 3d t?L«t ks- chil(h'. "'s. Cloth and Paper, from Irays, Japanese, lrom la thermometers, from is Trays, from Bd nw Mes,,in S- iU\ CT' plated, and Steel, from TpJ s, Mechanical, all prices Views of Auckland, 2s v!_w. S. P l |? rM tchm-ch a,"l Dunedin, 2s fid Vlows of Wellington, ls Gd v lolot Powder, Bd packet vases of all descriptions, from Ed ' WARRANTED GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY. vv°, Rl. sox5 ox 9»d Writing Desk combined, 40s vvntctiS^nds, fromls vvM^il 03" l',lvcr^nglishLevers, from ci 10s VV inches, bivcr Hunting, Waltham, front 74 watcnes, Silver Hunting, Horizontal, £110a watches, Gold, Ladies' and Gents', from £2 w Im. . S't VV at?rbnrr, for Boys, 25s VV allots, Iron, from Is to 25s Writing DcsUn, from 5a Writms: Cases, from 2s Work Boxes, fromls Cd WW «' ox Fit' iu Ks. 'n Pearl, from is fid W__S_ 36°?J5 c Ba%?J«. Js and ls fid Watch Keys, from 3d Watches, Nickel Silver, from £1 /'" . wU^S CB' 9?, M t&P* Waltham, £7 / Watchea, Allumuiium Gold, from 30s _ NOTE THE ADDRESS GOODSON'S LONDON ARCADE, Queen-st„ Auckland; Higli-st., Christchurch; London Oflice, St. Mary Axe.