CHORAL HALL. -"THE MESSIAH."

Tlic annual Christmas-tide performance of | Handel's majestic oratorio, "Tlic Messiah," was given by the Choral Society in their spacious ball on Friday evening, before a ! crowded audience, and with a success in tho I interpretation of tho concerted numbers that they had never previously attained. In several respects, too, the undertaking was moro than usually ambitious, for the work- was given with more elaboration ot detail, and more nearly approximating to completeness than have been the case for years past. Thus, several numbers of some difficulty, which arc frequently omitted, were placed upon the programme. The choruses, "And He Shall Purify," and "Their Sound Has Cone Out," aro in-, stances in point, and then-effective execution afforded strong evidence of careful and painstaking preparation. Indeed, the marked improvement of tho chorus-singing generally was tho .salient characteristic of the conceit. The attacks for the most part wcro prompt and resolute, tlio time (except ing in one or two of tlio slower movements) was well-observed, and the parts were ad mirably taken, tlio singers displaying indi vidually a confidence that is vory often lacking. The altos were especially strong and effective, a circumstance that we mention, not as an implied disparage ment of the other divisions of the chorus, but as one of tlic points wherein improve ment was most notably observable. As re marked above, the chorus, " And Ho Shall Purify," was very satisfactorily rondcrcd, and so, also, was "Behold tho Lamb of God," as well as "And the Glory," and "All We Like Sheep," although towards the end of these last two numbers, somo degree of uncertainty betrayed itself. The chorus, "For Unto us a Child is Born " was given with a nice appreciation of the value of expression, thus supplying another proof of care and attention in the rendering, while " O, Thou that Tellest" and "Glory to Cod" were both interpreted with spirit and taste. In the second part, " Ho Trusted in God," "Lift Up your Heads," and "Their Sound is Gone Out," were executed with unfailing pre cision, while the full strength of the Society was heard to its bost advantage in the "Hallelujah." There was a striking im provement in tho last two concerted num bers, " Worthy is the Lamb" and the " Amen" Chorus, the latter of which es pecially has always been a severe ordeal for tho Society. The quartettes leading up to the choruses, " By Man Came Also " and "Even So in Christ," were tastefully sung by Mrs .ludson, Miss Corbett, Messrs Stuart and Barker. From beginning to end the orchestration was really excellent, and the great aptitude and proficiency of the per formers was signally displayed by their ex quisite rendering of the Pastoral Symphony, which was without doubt the gem of concert, There was a greater number of soloists than usual, so that no one was unduly handi capped. Mrs Judson, Mrs Chadwick, Mrs Dacro, and Miss Culpan divided the soprano numbers, Miss Corbett took tho alto ones, while Mr E. Harker was allotted the tenor solos, and Messrs Stuart and Huxtablo the bass ones. Mr Stuart gave the recitative, " Thus Saith the Lord " and tho air " W rho Shall Abide " with undoubted effect. Ho sang them with great taste and feeling, and his enunciation was admirably distinct. The far more trying selection, "Why do the Nations" was also successfully rendered, and the merits of the singer were duly re cognised. These will be moro apparent when it is known that this difficult unmber was taken up at very short notice, in con sequence of the indisposition of Mr Brett, to whom it had been allotted. Tho rccitativo, " Behold a Virgin " and the air, "0, Thou that Tellest," as woll as the'plaintive air " He was des pised," were sung by Miss Corbett with deep expression and great correctness. Mr Huxtable, a recent and promising acquisi tion to the ranks of the Society, gave the bass recitative and air, " For Behold Dark ness "and "The People that Walketh" with decided skill. His voice is not of groat compass but it is of good quality, and the gentleman reads with facility. He made a very satisfactory debut. The beau tiful alto air, "He shall Feed His Flock," uus omitted, but Mrs .ludson sang, very sweetly and with her usual taste, the so prano air which follows it, viz., "Come unto Me." Mr E. Harker acceptably sang the recitative, "Comfort Ye," and air, "Every Valley," and also the recitative and air, "Thy rebuke," and "Behold, and See;" and Miss Culpan, a young vocalist of much promise, contributed the recitatives, "There were Shepherds," "And the Angel," "And Suddenly," besides the air, "How Beauti ful," in whicli, however, through nervous ness, she got rather out of tune. Mrs Chadwick sang the recitative, " Ho was Cut Off," and air, " But Thou didst not Leave," with a good effect that would have been greatly enhanced by a more distinct enun ciation. It only remains to say that Mrs Dacrc sang the superb air, " I know that My Redeemer Liveth," with a taste and depth of expression that mado jne regret that it was her only con tribution. Taking it all in all, we un hesitatingly repeat that the performance constituted the best interpretation of the choruses of "The Messiah" overheard in Auckland, and doubtless also in New Zea land. We very cordially felicitate Herr Schmltt (the talented conductor) and the Society upon the success they have achieved.

World-wide Honours to St. Jacobs Oil.

The great German remedy, St. Jacobs Oil, stands honoured with the highest distinction ever paid to a medloine. This is not only the case In this country, but abroad everywhere. At the New Zealand International Exhibition, 18S2, It reoelved the magnificent first prize medal, together with the HiOHEivr, diploma for being, acoording to oritlcal tesW, the Best Pain Curing and Healing Remedy knewntomankind. In tills connection a couple of testimonials are here givon as an evidence of the marvellous success of St. Jacods Oil,

Printed and Published by the Proprietor All HENRY BRETT, of SynwndMtrceSVWi f General Printing office, Wyndham-street, i» 7 tho Province of Auckland, New Zealand. A'& Monday, December 21,1383.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, MONDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1888.



||i| ■ • .. . Auctions. _M Vf. 3. COCHRANE] -JAS. BACRE 111 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27. SIiIVALUABLE NEW~PIANOFORTE, aIS I DRAWING-ROOM SUITE, lift| ' BOOK CASES, tiIIvEEVET PILE CARPET, VENETIAN lii I BLINDS, MIRROR, SIDEBOARD, ! Ifl DIN ING TABLE, ICE SAFE, Jpf DINING-ROOM AND BEDROOM II j! FURNITURE, fill GAS STOVE, KITCHEN UTENSILS, I'|J| GARDEN ROLLER, LAWN MOWER, ;HI &c, &c, ka. al' J 2 COOD DAIRY COWS. IK I At the Residence, St. Stephens 1 | f Avenue. \ X fTIHE Subscribers have received instruc '• A i. tions to sell by public auction, nt the resi -1 dence. St. Stephen's Avonuo (last house on loft f haml side), on Thursday, 27th instant, at 11 ,o B O'clOCit, HB THE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, com- I J nrlsing-Handsomo New Cottage Piano i ) forte (by Holling, and Spangcnberg). : E Drawing-room Suite in Cretonne. Cro !■ tonne Curtains. Tables, Book Cases, Mi Velvet Pile Carpet, Hearthrug, Vonc !\ ni t i_n Blinds, Mirror, Pictures, Books, ■ - I Clock, Fonder and Irons, Sideboard, I a Dining Table and Chairs, Ico Saf o, Car pets. Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Hair Ii Mattrasscs, Feather Pillows, Marble-top • » Washstands, White and Goldware, .. 1 Wardrobes, Chests Drawers, Book 1 5 I Oases, Miraors, Dressing Tables. Writ ■ \ ing Tables. Arm Chair (leather). Baths, ! jl Matting. Linoleum, Hall Table and 11 Chair, Sllter, Blinds and Rollers. Black i ' Jlarblo Clock, Gas Cooking Stove and , Utensils, Dresser, Meat Safo, Mangle, * 5 Washing Machine. Tubs, Knifo Cleaning ji "fti i Machine, Coffco Mill, Chum. Milk Pans, ;! Crockery, Glass, &c; Garden Rollor, H 1' Lawn Mower, &c„ AJc. tfl'i 2 DAIRY COWS. f |J | ALSO, { 300 YARDS OF IRON HURDLES FOR t||. '' FENCING. ;: 1] SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, j] Auctionoors. I 1 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28. I DURHAM YARDS. 111 TJ^OR SALE, at Durham Yards, on Fri l JD day next, ex Douglas, from Waitara, 26 Medium Draught and Light Harness 1 Horses j 5 Medium Draught Horses, broken and un- J: broken 1 ~ 6 First-class Hacks Pair Handsome Grey Carriago Horses ,; ■ I ■ 5 Single Harness Horses I HUNTER & NOLAN. DURHAM YARDS. TCTOR SALE, at the Durham Yards, „ J? every Tuesday, at 11 o'clock, IM HIDES, TALLOW, WOOL, and SBDJJ-, | HUNTER & NOLAN. i[j j THURSDAY, 3rd JANUARY, 1884. DURHAM YARDS. | i : ANNUAL SALE OF BLOOD STOCK. riIHE undorsigned have received instruc 'l || A. tlons from Sfr Walters to Sell, on Thurs day, tho 3rd January next, at 11 o'clock, i 1 2-year-old Colt by Musket out of Fanny Fisher I " Yearling Colt by Musket out of Slander > i I Yearling Colt by Musket out of Yatterina j y Yearling Colt by Musket oat of Rosarlna '■ J f Yearling Colt by Marybyrnong out Of L I Peeress. If. j Tho Pedigrocs of tho above youngsters re "s | quire no comment by tho Auctioneer, being of l life tho vory best strains both on tho side of sire , 1 and dam. HUNTER AND NOLAN. i' ! — COUNTRY CATTLE SALES. A Papakura—Boxlng.Day, no sale. i ' ALFRED BUCKLAND. I • ■ • THE HAYMARKET (| W 0 0 L gA L E \ A WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9. '- •■§■ \ _ ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAYS. I ! THE HAYMARKET. CJALE OF WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, i '' © HIDES, and TALLOW, each TUESDAY, 1 i - at 12 o'clock. I ALFRED BUCKLAND THE HAYMARKET. 1 i "OEGULAR SALES OF HAY AND I ; MX STRAW EACH TUESDAY AND FRIDAY, At 11 O'clock, I ALFRED BUCKLAND. L Government Land Sales. . i 1 T>UBLIC NOTIFICATION. i Crown Lands Ofllce, Auckland, 18th December, 1883. !., It is hereby notified that the Tolls leviable at 1* tho Toll Gale, Tamaki Bridge, near Panmure, for the Twelve Calendar Months commencing 1 , the Ist day of January, IK4. will be offered for P Sale by Public Auction at the Mart of Messrs \ ■ A Tonks" and Co.. Queen-street, Auckland, on M FRIDAY, the 28th inst., at 12 o'clock noon- W'\ i ; D. A. TOLE, Commissioner of Crown Lands. t$ Note.—Conditions of Salo may bo seen at Jp thiß Office, and at Messrs Tonks and Cos. 8.1 Audtion Mart, Queen-street. 1 ::>;''~ ' Merchandise. p Edward lewis and co., MERCHANTS, WINE AND SPIRIT IMPORTERS, ff* AUCKLAND. AUSTIN, LEWIS, AND CO.-Bond-STREET, Dunedin. f V- BERNARD LEWIS-76, Mask LANE, LONDON, W A GENTS FOR: I - Walker's WW Old Highland Whisky, Pol Roger and Co.'s Champagne, Griffin's Bass and 1,1 ' Sparkling Ale, Guinness' Stout, Griffin I'll Brand, Thurston and Co.'s Billiard i I Tables, Sir John Power and Son's Old *i . Dublin Whisky ,(tho finest in the world), |j H. Burgand Cognac Brandy, Chateau 1 l" Jollmont Claret, and the New and IM Valuable Cordial, Montserrat Limetta. i, I The London Business ia ably managed by Mr Jf| BERNARD LEWIS, who possesses superior V j knowledge and facilities in the Wine and Spirit jfl v Trade, and executes Indents for every descrip j j ion of G.oods ou very bost terms W * Potteries. 1 TJEWTON POTTERY. ;j Orders Taken for all Kinds of li IMPERISHABLE DAMP-PROOF ENAM , ELLED FACING BRICK. ' They can be produced in almost any Colour, m and Moulded to any Design, and in ; , Blocks like Stone. ■ f ' . SAMPLES MAY BE SEEN AT THE WORKS. ! I have a Largo Stook of Superior CHARCOAL mt FLLTEKS : also, PRESERVING FR UIT JARS IS of all kinds, and largo quantity of YELLOW _nd ROWaNGHAM EARTHENWARE; also, il* an endless variety of Ornamental Pottery in •J VASES, BUSTS, STATUARY, &C. ir I desire to inform tho public that 1 am about H todiscon-nuctAemnnufacturtagofEAßTHEN- H WARE and ORNAMENTAL POTTERY, as I fIL find that the requirements of this place In these - tl* two classes of goods arc not sufficient to keep a iff A - Pottery going or a staff of men employed. ill ■ It Is with great reluctance that Ido this, as I ' Hl'" have been at a great outlay in starting this :}m_ ■'".-■ Industry, and was in hopes that I Bhould have __ receive- moro encouragement for these special fc. classes of Goods, but it .would be useless in Sg lurtherinoroa-ing my Stock, when I cannot Hi , ■l7'ui'?t™ c^tlnuethemanufaoturlngofall _M ■S^.S'-^Jfip, SANITARY WARE, and BRH) - • TERRA-COTTA as before. GEO. BOY D |g|li| December, 1883.



FnMic Notices, 1 Aft QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. EXPIRATION OE LEASE. PREMISES COMING DOAVN. SELLING OFF ! SELLING OFF! GENUINE CLEARANCE SALE. SALE COMMENCED MONDAY, THE 12th DAY OE NOVEM BER, ISB3. N. G. LENNOX begs to inform his patrons and tho general public that ho is unablo to get a Re newal of the lease, and is compelled to otTor tho wholo of his Valuablo Stock at tho LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES FOR CASH, to offect a Speedy Clearance THE STOCKS COMPRISE- Tho Newest and Choicest Collection of Christ mas Cards yet seen in this city Lctts's Diaries for 1881 Account Books, of evory size and description Note Papers, Letter Papers, Oflteial Papers Envelopes for prlvato and commercial uso About 90 Copying Presses, all sizes and makes Silver and Gold Pencil Cases for Christina Presont- Card Cases, Fancy Goods, and Playing Cards Newest Photographic Albums, best makes Best Tracing Paper known, bost Tracing Linon Drawing Papers, mounted aud unmounted Artists Colours, Brushes, Palettes, Sec. Mathematical Instruments, T Squares, &c. Best Parchment, Legal Wafer Seals, &c. Every Description of General and Hercantl Stationery Sunday-school Cards, Church Services, Family Prayers, Family Bibles, Teachers' Bibles Rofcronce Bibles, Books suitable for Sunday school Libraries Books suitablo for Conn cry Libraries Books suitable for Christmas Presents, hand somely bound Standard Novels of all kinds and bindings To Collector: -Raro and Valuablo Books, but few copies now procurable Books on New Zealand Magazines—All tho Leading Magazines, in vols. Sohool Books, as used in Government Scnools at lowest prices School Copy Books, do do School Exorciso Books, do do Sohool Slates, Atlases, do do School Requisites, Wall Maps, &c, &o N.B.—All must bo C c.rcd.Vegardioss of co BEFORE JANUARY, 1881 THIS VS A GENUINE CASH SALE. N. G. LENNOX, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER. 100, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, Drapery. •pi OR MEN'S AND |B O'Y'S CLOTHING, CLOTHING, MADE TO MEASURE, OF ALL-PURE WOOL N.Z. TWEEDS, AT THE SAME PRICE AS YOU PAY FOIi READY-MADE, TRY THE NEW ZEALAND TWEED COMPANY NEW ZEALAND TWEED. COMPANY 172, Queen-street (Opposite DARnv-STREET). Sewing machines. [Established ISoo.] BY SPECIAL .^^S^[fll^^S_[Al>POlN ™EN' r TDICYCLES! BICYCLES! BICYCLES SEWING MACHINES!! SEWING MACHINES!! "Oh, men with sisters dear, Oh, men with lovers and wives, Buy a "DOMESTIC" Machine, and they Will thank you all their lives." Indeed, nothing could be moro acceptable oi suitable as a CHRISTMAS PRESENT. THE LARGEST SHOW-ROOMS AND TIIE BEST AND CHEAPEST STOCK IN NEW ZEALAND. SHAKESPEAR & CO. OFFICES: Opposite the Market, Queen-street. Warehouse: Lome-street. Tea merchants. LIQUOR Tea Co., London. Books Qluen Away: Lbs. of Tea 8old: 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. Optician, &c. TP 1 A 0 0 ' 0 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, Thermometers, K-e.triu Bells, Batteries, and Fittings. Magneo tlo Electric Machines and Medical Colls, OPERA GLASSES, BINOCULAR, FIELD AND MARINE GLASSES. THEODOLITES, SEXTANTS, COMPASSES. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. - TAYLOR'S SEWING MACHINES. The Balance of Stock of these excellent Hand and Treadle Machines will be sold at 25 ncr cent discount. Nearly COO In use in Auck -OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE, Shortland-street. Gunsmith. Q. U N_S . GUN S . GUNS, SHOOTING SEASON, 1853, TO SPORTSMEN. D. EYITT, GUNMAKER, 25., Queen-street, Auckland (Opposite the City Market), Offers FOR SALE, at unusually Low Prices i Double Breech >H|M&ft londingGuns __BSl^-<llh3"S-V Double Muzzle __«/!■-■. • -Uv£jcV loading Guns fey§jlffi||' Curtis and Harvey's Dia _s*sA?i>7 W S Pigon, Wilks, & Laurence ¥-5*5^333'° (jk| Alliance Gunpowder BBBfi&glrV Walker's, Parker & Co.'i Kf^H^^ Newcastle Chilled Shot BKmlli§S Eley's Cartridges and Car ■SHjjjflpr Eley's Caps and Wadding plNff Loading Machines, Re-cap ■Kr^ Powder Flasks and Shot Pouches pHS Gamo Bags and Gun Cases B_«| Gun work of every kind done on the fetS Premises. Workmanship unsurpassed MMk\ in the Colony, and Prices Reasonable. ■fll Established 1859. OPPOSITE THE CITY MARKET. FIREWORKS !! FIREWORKS !! A very LARGE ASSORTMENT of PAIN'S LONDON-MADE FIREWORKS on -and and to arrive. Wholesale and rotaiL Send tor price list.



Coachbnildcrs, &c HAMES CARRIAGE AND UKAi FACTORY JAMES MACKIE, Proprietor, VICTORIA-STREET EAST, AUCKLAND Repairs of every description In Wood and Iron neatly executed on the shortest notice. Springs mode and repaired. Always on Hand—A large quantity of Lamps, also Ironbark Shafts and Spokes, Rod Gum Felloes, and Hobart Town Hardwood. N.B.—Country Orders punctually at tended U> \_\m^9^.'9f_m^_V_^W_mmSA'_Wj ___ Tjl D W I~N TT A R V I E, CARRIAGE AND BUGGY BUILDER, HAS REMOVED FROM UPPER QUEEN - STEET TO UPPER SYMONDS-STREET, And hopes to retain all his old Customers and gain some new. OUBIHS AND A T X I N, COACH BUILDERS, Elliott and Albert-streets, Have in Stock— Donble and Single-seated Buggies, Hooded Pheetons, Vis-a-vis, Waggonettes, Dog Carte, Second-hand Phastona and Buggies. Also, Many Thousands Seasoned Finished Spokes, the Best Stock in Auckland. BOYS' VELOCIPEDES, 225; PERAMBULATORS, Ills; INVALID CARRIAGES, all kinds (Wholesale and Retail!; BABY SLEEPING CARRIAGES; Also, HICYCUv; liicst luntiish make), ROCK ING HORSES, Sec » R , ANDERSON, PAIIRAM AT'i'.V-.'Tl'.i'-CT. c -'"N: "-V. Awarded Four IV Public Baths. 0 T Ot B A T i to ROTH'S PUBLIC HOT, COLD, AND SHOWER BATHS, Victoria-street East. Charge-ONE SHILLING. Open all week days from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., and SUNDAY MORN INGS from ti till IU a.m. The Bath-rooms are all private, and supplied with every conven ience, Turkish towels, flesh and hair brushes, combs, respirators, so&ua, &o. Select Bath rooms (private) for Ls.dies every day, at all hours, with female attendance, One Shilling and Sixpence. Please note the addresa—Victoria street East, above the Greyhound Hotel, and next the Cheap Beddir.;? and Furniture Mart Auckland. N.B.—Barber in attendance. THE BAKING POWDER par excellence AICKIN'S _E_iATED BAKING POWDER—"Tho Most Economical." "Yioi'ds more Yeast Gas." Pure Material only. Not Mixed with Rico Flour or Alum. In tins at ls Od and 2s Cd. Special Price Wholesale. Address: THE PHARMACY, Queen-street.



Iroiniiom-ry. RANGES, REGISTER GRATES, COOKING STOVES, fc . WINGATE, BURNS & CO., g § WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGERS, 5 H _> a CUSTOMS-STREET, AUCKLAND. g 9 —_ — § \ j\ SEASON'S GOODS. " X^VS. GARDEN SPADES 1 \%X GARDEN SHEARS S V'o\ GARDEN RAKES ™ \ GARDEN HOES W g" /\ v\ i W / ,*_\ N^SivS. HAY RAKES g h / c&&\ >v«\. HAY FORKS $ / «&£/ V**\ HAY SCYTHES g /»W \*_V HAY KNIVES o 1 % 7 n&s. s § \ V \\ li « \ X• X FILTERS " _, \ v X X FILTERS IS % \ /\ X X FILTERS o <(. \ /AX X X KILTERS M \ \ \ ?&sr ' Xc\ FILTERS ' *' <. \ <fr-\\ / VA FILTERS \\ § '.• /. %\ \ / V°cX FU/I'ICRS _ v_ \ W\\' Ns_\ FlLTjms I Q */„\ XVx N § \\ %\x\ /AP/ x\ a s •'* % '<. / _*y-v / x^.x s | *\ * X\W/ NxV\ 1 FURNISHING - IRONMONGERY. - FURNISHING Tea Merchants A TEA OF RARE & MATCHLESS EXCELLENCE, INDISPENSABLE FOR THE CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS. A DELICIOUS AND REFRESHING CUP OF TEA. THIS may bo obtained by Purchasing tlio Fino Blond of INDIA AND CHINA TEAS SOLD RY ROBERT NEAL, At Two Shillings and Pourpooco por Found. PURITY AND QUALITY UNEQUALLED. ROBERT~NEAL, THEATEE EOYAL BUILDINGS, QUEEN AND VICTORIA-STREETS, Auckland, • , .Just Purchased, TEN THOUSAND POUNDS CHOICE KAISOU CONGOU AND FINE ASSAM PEKEO TEAS, Specially with a view to my Is Bd, 2s, and 2s 6d TH___, BEING SECOND TO NONE IN THE COLON X. !FREDK. WHITEHEAD, TEA IMPORTER, AND TOWN AND COUNTRY GROCER, 93, VICTORIA-STREET, AND PONSONBY, AUCKLAND. N.B.—All Christmas Goods In Stock suitable for the Season, at Lowost Prices for Cash. [nelson MOATE & Co. Nelson, Moate s Co.' „ ?^______ m _ CELEBRATED PBM BSSESD lM • II ha* No Equal for Tru« Natural ; CHALLENGE n«™ur,V_l__,.ndßtr.« e «,. I PRICES ■*i% i A 2/-»2/4>2/BK' ! 1 A IA - 3/'»3^4' 4/ _ r S mW I JLIM "D Mfc. «■_ ,-lfc. Packttt. — f 1 j ""HP a HALE-CHESTS. BOXES. -J %AAt I MW "PRESS," If "Hr. Nalaoa la a Prolataloaal 1 TM Taatar and Blaadar." * I ' H * /\ COLDk SILVER MEDALI. QUEEK-STREET! AUDKUND, !■*■, MOATE*C° Nextjjtiie New Zealand TEA MERCHANTS! Clothing Factory. CHRISTCHURCH, DUNEDIN, AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON. -SENTS-EVERYWHERE.



Ironmongery. 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' Tools Nails, Locks, Hinge. Kitchen Ranges Register Grates, In great Variety Marble and enamelled Slato Mantelpieces Largest Stock in Auckland Marblo, Electroplate, Curb, and othor Fender* Galvanized Iron, Shoet Lead, and Zino Slate, Cement, and Plaster INSPECTION INVITED Hotels. QHRISTMAS AGAIN. THE AUCKLAND SHADES. Tho Proprietor of tlio Auckland Hotel, in returning his sincere thanks to the inhabitants of Auckland and its suburbs for the patronage accorded to the above Hotel for many years, begs to inform them that he has opened the "Auckland Shades" for'tho purpose of sup plying Liquors of the best brands at wholesale prices, and beprs to inform families In town and visitors from the country that they can be pro vided with Cases of Assorted Liquors at prices that defy competition for cheapness and quality. It being the intention of tlic Proprie tor to make the "Shades" noted for the excel lence of the Liquors provided, and, as "Good wino needs no bush," ono trial will suffice to prove that customes will never regret having ordered their " Christmas Libation to Bacchus from the Auckland Hotel. J. CAFFIiE V, Proprietor. TMPERIAL HOTEL, CORNER OF QUEEN AND FORT STREETS. T. T. ANDERSON, Proprietor, Bega to inform tho Publl o that he is now ready ' to recoivc Boarders at hig Now Hotel, whero they will find every accommodation. Hot Cold, and Shower Baths. Large, Spacious Bedrooms. Luncheon from Ito 2. "\J" OTIC-. — REDUCED FARES TO AS WAxWERA HOT SPRINGS.-A Royal Mail Coach leaves Devonport, North Shore every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, on ar rival of tho 9a.m. Boatfrom Auckland, arriving at Waiwera at 3.30 p.m.; returning from Wat wera every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 8.30 a.m., arriving at Devonport at 2.30 p.m.: . calllngat Lake Takapuna, Lucas Creek, Dairy " Flat, Wade, and Orewa. All Parcels sent over to Devonport by the 9 a.m. boat will be punctu- ' ally attended to, and Parcels, Orders, Messages, etc., left at Mr Peel's ofllce, Victoria Road, 1 Where tho Coach passes, will bo taken on ana < delivered at a small cost. Single Fare to Wal- i mm, 8s; or RelT* "? •?*% Flat, i^-gim i '^^-.Proprjem .-*»*—•



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Tins Hist Remedy kou Biliousness, Stomach Deuan(!ement, Flatulence, Pains Between tub Shoulders, Had Arm-titk, Indioestion, Acidity, Headache, j_*ar* BURN, and all other syniploms of disordered liver and dyspepsia. Acknowledged by many eminent surgeons lo be Hie safest and mlldosl pills for every constitution.-—ln Boxes at Ik lid, 2s Dd, and Is Sd. Sold hy Chemist-and Medicine Vendors throughout tho world. Prepared by Jas. Ror-o, London. .Specially valuablo Pilh for residents abroad and travellers. Sold by KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER & Co. "OEPPEIVS QUININE AND IRON X TONIC rouses and dcvclopcs the nervous enemies, enriches the blood, promotes appetite, dispels languor and depression, fortifies the digestive organs. Is a specific remedy for neuralgia, ague, Indigestion, fevers Of ovory kind, chest atl.otions, and In wasting diseases, scrofulous tendencies, teo. The whole frame ifl greatly invigorated by Pepper's .onto, the mental faculties brightened, tho constitution greatly strengthened, and a return to robust health certain. Hotlles, IB doses, Is dd ; next size, 11 b. Sold by Chemists everywhere, lhe nnmo or J. Pepper, Bedford Laboratory, London, must bo on tho label. There is no Tonic so certain in ell'uctns Pepper's Quinine andiron. It is "trough' recommended lo residents in lndiu and lhe Colonies, and should always bo kepi ready for use in every case of fever or febrile condition. SoIiIbyJtIOIPTIIORNE. PROSSER & Co. hrURAXACUM AND PODOPHYLLIN J Prepared only by J. Pepper. London This Fluid combination, extracted from mcdl final roots, is now used instead of liluo pill and calomel for the cure of dyspepsia, biliousness ami all symptoms of congestion of tho liver which are'gen.-rally pain beneath the shoulders headache, drowsiness, no appetite, furroc tongu-, ilisngrceablo taste in the morning giddiness, disturbance of tho stomach, and feel hi" of general depression. It sets tlio slnggisl liver in motion, vory slightly uctson the bowels giving a sense of health and comfort w.tnln l. hours. It Is the safest medicine, Taraxaouir and- Podophyllin is a. fluid niiulo only by .1 PEPPICR, Bedford Laboratory, London, whosi name is on every label. Dottles, 2s ild and Is bd Sold by all Chemists. A most valuablo anc essential medicine for India, Australia, tho Capo and Colonies generally. Sold by KEMPTHORNE. PROSSER fc Co. LOTION. '—An Ex n ternal Means of CURING SKI> DISEASES. Thero is scarcely any eruptioi but will yield to "Sulpholino" in a few days and commence to fade away even if it seem: inst cure Ordinary pimples, rednoss, blotches scurf, roughness, vanish as If by inagle; whils old enduring skin disorders, that havo plaguet the'sull'ei'ei'J for years, however deeply route, thev' may be. "Sulpholino" will successful!) ntliick ih'ein. ll destroys the animalcuhu wluel cause Ihe»" unsightly." irrituhle. painful allce tions and always produces c. clear, health! milurnl eonililinh of the skin. ."Sulpholin- I otiou" is.-.olil by most Chemists. Bottles, 2s !)d Made by J. Pepper and Co., London. Sold by KKMPTHOUNK. PUOSSKR & Co. IIISUI'iMICC. Tr> E DUCT lON IN* FIRE KATES~ NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL ONE MILLION STERLING FIRE RISKS taken on tho most LIBERAL TERMS. PROMPT SETTLEMENTS. - UNDOUBTED SECURITY. GEO. P. PIERCE, Manager. /GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE. Head Office i PROVINCIAL BUILDINGS, Wellington. the only new zealand life office, GOVERNMENT SECURITY, MUTUAL INSURANCE, LOWEST PREMIUMS. Tho Ordinary Brnnch Oilers an Insurance ol £1,200 at tho premium charged elsewhere for £1,000, equivalent to An Immediate Bonus of £200, In addition to Full Participation In Proflta. WORKMAN'S INSURANCE Specially provided for In the INDUSTRIAL BRANCH. Policies Issued from £5 Upwards, witd *3r PARTICIPATION IN PROFITS.-*. PREMIUMS PAYABLE WEEKLY, For which a Collector will coll. SPECIAL TABLES FOR CHILDREN. Policies of £20 and Upwards, after Thret Years, can bo surrendered for Cash, or for « Free Policy. LIREIUL REGULATIONS, NOTE.—The Government not only brings In suranco within the reach of nearly every man woman, and child in tho community, but pro vides tho description of policy and mode of pay ment best suited to the requirements of each. D. If *■«"""•*"• coMMisauiy" For Sale. Tjl 0 B SALE, at VICTORIA STABLES, TWO OR THREE FIRST-CLASS LIGH'I WAGGONETTES, FOR ONE HORSE. Thoy are In very good ordor, being nearly now. Also, GOOD IECOND-HAND BUGGIES Singio or Double-seated, at Low Prices. W. GROWTHS' .. Land and Estate Agents. JM. L E N N O X, • Land Agent, Stockbroker, Financial Agent, Arbitrator, Valuator, National Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. — RUNTS and INTERESTS collected. MONEY LENT OUT for Capitalists;no charge to lender. £0,000 TO LEND in.sums of £50>and upwards, on -good Freehold Sccuritiofl. SHARES: Bank, Insur ance, Mercantile, Loan, and all other Shares Bought and Sold. Tho following Freehold Properties for Imme diate Sale :— OTAHUHU.-For Salo (a Bargain), Farm of 21 neies, adjoining the residence ofItho Roy. Mr Gould, and commanding one of the best views in tho district. This is a good opportunity for any gentleman wishing 'i block ol good land at n. low price. Price, ~:'SS per acre.—J. -M. Lennox-. • 103 M MARINE RESIDENCE-a Genuine Bargain. Price, £550 (cost upwards of £f!oo).—This beauti ful property contali.s 100 acres, about' 10 of whicli aro in fair grass. There is a 7-roomcd house, well built, and all furnished, ready for occupation, with man's house, 2 new boats, 30 sheep and lambs, b milk cows. Price, £550— stock, furnituro, and nil included. Steamer passes three days a,week. Tho properly has a grand beach frontage.—J. M. Lennox, Land Agent, Auckland. . 103 M FARM of 772 acres, 11 miles from a railway station, olo3e to a cheese factory,, school, and church; about ,300 acres-in good English grasses; G-roomad house, man's house, good orchard and plantation of about 10 acres.—J. M. Lennox, Land Agont. Auckland. 102 M HOWE-STREET.—Two .-roomed Cottages, with wood-sheds and every convenience; free hold allotment, 10 x 100. Price, £120—£220 cash, balance can remain.—J. M. Lennox. 82M VICTORIA PARK, NORTH SHORE.-Lots 36, 37 and, 38 for Salo, cheap.—J. M. Lennox, Land Agent, Auckland. J. M. LENNOX, Stock Broker and Land Agent, National Insurance Buildings. Queen-street. T> .M. HEIGHT ON & CO., HOUSE, LAND, ESTATE AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, VALUATORS. AND ACCOUNTANTS. Surveys Conducted. ' Properties Bought and Sold. Mortgages and Loans Negotiated. New Zealand Labour Exchange and Missing Friends Agency. -Agencies in all principal Towns throughout the Colonies. CENTRAL CHAMBERS, 177, QUEEN-STREET. _ FJ. MOSS & CO. • HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS. We beg tr Inform Owners of Property that Houses or ;Mid, for RENTAL OR SALE, are entered in lar Registry Free of Charge; for the informatl ja of those who favour us with a col at our offices, in Shortland-street. Money to Lend at Current Rates of Interest. mu^_^____^__m___f_______m



Ironmongery. •f__ i yim^/**v%__> frri"'i__'. Tr*** _> /""^i/^. J_Lu ,±rL-sJbvJLJbuJbO c 55 L-/v'»s fftrBNISHINGr AND GBNBBAIj IKONMONGKE-feS, QUEEN AND HIGH STREETS, AUOKLAND; BATE NOW IN STOCK A Choice Assortment of EL_BC_}EO-PLATED WAEE, I lE. POETEE & CO. Invite Persons now Building to Inspect their Large Stock of • LEAMINGTON RANGES, Three Feet to Fivo Feet Wide. J a ______________________________________________________ t ' . . 1 _3. POETBE & CO. Hove just unpacked A LARGE SHIPMENT OF , WASHING, WKINGINC*. AND MANU-LING MACHINES, i from the Bost Makers. Oh h*" l"""f ■-—a_^_=_i_____:-_a_!W=»=^-' v. _3. _?O_E.T±H-_- & 00. Havo just received their Annual Shipment, per s.s. lonic, of CRICKETING AND LAWN.TENNIS GOODS DIRECT FROM THE BEST MAKERS. BATS, BALLS,. LEG GUARDS, GAUNTLETS, NETS, BAGS, TENNIS RACKETS, BALLS; NETS, COURT MARKERS, &C *. PRICES REDUCED TO THE LOWEST POSSIBLE, :el dpo_bt_ej_r & co_. HARDWARE MERCHANTS, (RETAIL-QUEEN-STREET) (WSOLESALE-HIGH-STREET) * AUCKLAND.! • 1 __■ , HMB jg|3Jjj M i aßi—-||i||(ii|B|| m^amm^^l^mmm^m



OPINIONS op PROMINENT AUSTRALIANS. ONE OF Tnß WORLD'S GREATEST OARSMEN SPEAKS OF IT4 VIRTCEB. Edwara Trickott, Esq., the celebrated oarsman, in a recent conversation with a represen tative of one of the foremost journals of the United States, gavo the following as his opinion :— "I havo found St. Jacobs Oil a-purs and cer tain euro, and one unequalled by rmy medicine. It cured me of severe paina in the book brought on by over-exertion in rowing. It is a pleasant, safe, and sure remedy, penetrating at onoe to the seat of the disease, and eradicating the com plaint -without further trouble." The writer listened attentively to the above. It was pleasant to hear such high .words of praise from one who know what ho was talking about, and now ho Bays that St. Jacobs Oil and good athlotic training aro what our young men want. A NOTED CRICKETER IN TROUBLE. DaviA Scott, Esq., tho celebrated cricket player of "Victoria, and a member of tho popular firm of Boyle and Scott, 41 Bourke-street, Mcl bourne, writes as follows :— " TO THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR." " Gentlomon,—While playing cricket on the East Melbourne Grounds last season I received a terriblo blow with a cricket ball below my knoe, which caused intense pain, and my leg bocame 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 twice when, to my delight, the swell ing disappeared, and I was entirely free from pain. My leg had become black and blue from tho kneo to tho ankle from the hurt, and the magical of Feet of St. Jaoob'sOil induces l»e to givo my experience to the public. I would also stato that I have recommended this great pain curing remedy to many cricketers and football players, all or whom havo found it to give as surprising relief as I havo. ." Yours truly, „ .. , — " David Scott." £100.—A cash reward of one hundred pounds will bo paid by the Charles A. Vogoler Com pany, of Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A., proprie tors of St. Jacobs Oil, or by their accredited local representatives in various parts of tho world, to any person producing proo? to the effect that tlio testimonials published by them in regard to St. Jacobs Oil are not strictly genuine. St. Jacobs Oil is sold by all Ohomists and Dealers in Modioine. Prico: Thrco Shillings a bottle. Wholesale Depot for Auckland • M. LEVY AND CO.



Christmas Cards. "VTEW ZEALAND CHRISTMAS -Ll CARDS. With the view of providing for tho coming season Christmas Cards, having fresh features of interest, particularly of such a character a_ should make them specially suited for sending to friends at HOME or in the other OOLONTW wo are now publishing a series of ' CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS OF NEW ZEALAND FLOWERS, The subjects are six in numbor, viz,,4» • cAlma I ™. KOWHAI CLLMATIS | AXE AXE IflmWiH,*?' Drawings by MISS EAMLS, of Auckland, and havo been repro duced in the most perfect manner by the art of CHROMO-L.THOGRAPHY. Price: Sixpence each, or 2s 6d the set of 6 Cards Post Free. Wholesale price on application. ,UP TON & C 0„ BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS, Auckland. 0 R M s] All children suffer from them. If suspected, ask for the Certain Cure SHARLAND'S "WORM POWDERS, "picket Apothecaries' Hall, opposito Post-office



Goodson's London Arcade.-1 GOODSON'S -LONDON ARCADE.-. ; THE Arrangements being now <»*«, pleted, we Invite Inspection of our m" A MAGNIFICENT STOCK OF GOODS SO ADMIRABLY ADAPTED .•'-.' FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS We append a few Lines, but our Stock la so ' Varied it is beyond enumeration in the columns of a newspaper, Watches, Gold, Ladies' and Gents', from <aw Silver English Levers, from™s „ Walthnni, from lis v", , 1,u", ,o;l'«' ll9 1,™n1a1,303 ".. „ Nickel and Alluminmm, 20s ~ Waterbury, for Hoys. 25s Clocks, Nickel, Time, from 7s lid ~ ~ Alarm, from 128 Cd „ Wood, from osfld Eight-day, Gothic, Strike, 25a ~v . in Marble (elegant), from IOQs Alberts, 111 Sterling Gold, from 45s , „ Silver, from 103 Abyssinian and Gold Cased, from«.• Gilt, Hair, and Steel, from Is * Brooch and Earrings, Gold (sterling) from w„ ~ Silver, from is 6d Brooches, Gold (sterling), from 203 / „ Silver „ from 2s 3d Brooch and Earrings, Abyssinian Gold, from 6a „ „ Gold Cased, 5s „ ~ Silverine, 2s 6d ~ ... Jet and Garnet, 2s Cd Brooches, Artistic Imitation, 2s (id Bracelets, Gold (sterling), 20s ~ Silver „ 5s „ Abyssinian Gold and Silverino 2a M Crosses and Charms, Gold and Silver, 53 ~ .. Gill and Silverine, 2a 6d 1 Lockets, in Sterling Gold, from 10s ~ ~ Silver, from 5s „ Abyssinian and Silverine, 2s Bd Necklets, Sterling Gold, from 20s 9r „ „ Silver, 10s „ Abyssinian and Silverine, 2s Cd ' -'•'" „ Pearl, Bead, and Jet, ls , Rings, Gents' (Hall-marked) from 5s „ Ladies'(dress) with precious stones, from 7s 6d ■«*,_! ~ Weddings and Keepers, 9 and 18 c, from . 7s Od . „ Gilt and Silverine, ls 1 „ Silver, sterling, ls Cd " - - : Electro-plate Tea and Coffee Sets, 25s „ „ Cruets and Toast Racks, 4s 6d „ „ Biscuit Boxes and Butters 10a „ Table Forks & Spoons, per doz. 12a ' „ „ Dessert „ „ __Z " '< Tea " . ' Isfil „ „ Dessert and Fish Knives and Forks (in case) , „ „ Goods Elegant for Presents ■- CUTLERY-Tablo and Dessert Knives, 12s ncr doz. , Table Knives and Forks, 7s 6d ncr doz. ' Table Carver from 2s (3d the sot Knife, Fork and Spoon, Is' • Bread and Pocket Knives, fromM SANTA CLAUS MAY REVEL IN THE CHOICE TO SELECT FROM. A CHRISTMAS TREE May be Laden with. Presents at a Nonii__tSni_s by visiting THE LONDON ARC ADE.! Gents' Suites in Gold, Silver, Pearl, &c.*&c Scarf Rings, from Is Greenstone and Gum Ornaments Pencil Cases in Gold, Silver, Alluminium Pearl, Ivory (some novel designs) Ladies' and Gents' Dressing Cases and Bags Work Boxes and Writing Desks, from 2s _d Fancy Baskets and Maori Kits Ladies' Bags and Companions, from ls Gd Jewel Cases and Cash Boxes, from 2s Cd "• ' Brackets in plush and wood (elegant) Albums (Scrap), Photographic and Stamp Concertinas and Accordians, from 5s "* Brushes, Hair, Tooth, Nail and Hat Books and Stationery at English prices Bagatelle Boards, from C3s Bags in Leather, Plush, Carpet, A)d Russia Leather Japanese Slippers, from 's '..'.. „ Articles of Curio (splondid stock) :_£ Bassinettes, from 6s Cd Drafts, Chess, Backgammon and Drafts , :; Christmas and Birthday Cards ■ m Cigarette and Cigar Cases, from Is Card Cases, In Leather, Ivory, Silver, and Pearl Brushes and Combs of all kinds Perfumery and Toilet Requlaitos Toilet and Chamber Sets Cricketware and Tennis Goods Tea, Breakfast, and Afternoon Tea Set- Dolls and Dolls' Houses Photo. Frames In great variety . I '' - Fans, Blaok and White, from Is. Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, from 2s 6d Glass Dishes, Jugs, Tumblers and Winos Mathematical Instruments Japanese and Chinese Lanterns Moist Colour and Paint Boxes, from-ls ' ! ' Lustros and Vases Opera and Field Glasses -. Portmanteaux from 15s '<•.. . -■■■■ Perambulators from 10s fkl Purses of all kinds from Is Pocket-books, great variety Terra Cotta and Bronze Ornaments Rocking and Pole Horses Scraps in great variety Views of Auckland, 2s Views of Wellington, Is 6d Viowß of Dunodtn and Christchurch, 2s Cd • ' Wo have just unpacked a Splendid Assort ment of STERLING GOLD & SU.VER JEWELLERY, At prices defying Competition. In ABYSSINIAN and other ARTISTIC IMI TATIONS, none can touch us. v ELECTRO-PLATED GOODS, suitable for Pre sents, we have a grand Stock. - ■'.:■-• Before Purchasing Your -':.-'■ Before Purchasing Your CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR PRESENTS CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAY PRESENT SEE . ~ '-- "A See GOODSON'S LONDON ARCADE. GOODSON'S LONDON ARCADE. A Large,. Competent, and Obliging Staff of Assistants; yet we say to our-Umerotu Friends, COME EARLY. EVERY CRICKETER should present a U&T | with tho "LADIES' GLIDE TO (<BICZE?I."':> interesting, amusing, and instructive. Prico, Is. : Obtainable only at the ARCADE. Wo CLOSE from 12 tg 6 p.m. on BOXING an .; NEW YEAR'S DAY, remaining open morning : and evening for the convenience of onr country 9 Customers. GOODSON'S ' \ -LONDON ARCADE,- AND AT CHRISTCHURCH and WELLINGTON-,