THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1883 a _ , '



PnWication. BRiTT'S AUCKLAND ALMANAC *; * ANB PROVINCIAL lIANDBOOIv, FOR IBS 4, 1H NOWON S A L E AT ALL 300KSRLLERS. Aintscinciits. TTtTaUBEI. OF SEVILLE.'' \ Dress Rchoarso! will be held in the Theatre Uoval THIS KVEMNQ, at 7.3U sharp. Mom bir's are rcqucated O attend early. rruTE AT I E ROY AL. ! VOIIII MIiIIITS ONI.Y[ 4 -t 1 FOUR NIOTITS ONLY FOUR SIUIIH- OXLV\ 4 4 J FOUR NIGHTS ONLY COI-MBNCINQ NEXT TIIURSDA', DECEMBER 20rn, ISS3. Orand Reproductio of Rossini's Comic Oporu, "THK BAIBKR OF SEVILLE" "THE BAKER OF SEVILLE" (11 Barlere ill Siviglia), nY PROF CALLIAU'S OPERATIC 11 aCIETY. First appearance ol.Mr J. EDWARDS in Opera. jHbb A. Hauoiiavis tlrst appearance in Opera. • Conductor: __k. F. O. Calijau. IMPORTANT ALTSRATIONS IN THE CAST. Figaro (the Barber f Seville).. Mr li. W. Scents Count Abnaviva (i love with Hoaina) Mr J. Edwards (His Fitt Appearance.) Don Birtolo (Rosin's Tyranni c„l Guardian) .. ..Mr T. Lccdham Don Hisllio (a Msic-mastcr, Eartolo's contlant) ..Mr W. Georgo Florelb (the Count Valet) .. Mr Frank Scouts Cftpt of the Guard Mr F. Wright Anibrogio (BartO;'B Sleepy .tarvflnt) Mr J. Peel jtaM-u (an Hciroi, ward of .Surtolo) . .. Miss Carrie Grlbblo ilurili_(lior Maidst. ant) Miss Annie Hargrare (Her Fit Appearance.) Cltizonii, Solers, Rabble, etc., etc. GIUKI) AND NJV COSTUMES! PLENDID MOUNTING I ! The llanagemenliave spared neither troublo nor exjcnseln BUifcly Costuming and Mount ing Ui> Opora on his, its lirst production in Auckluid sineo it as performed by Cagli and ibystcr. Royal Italn Upera Company. POWERFUL OlfllKSTßA.coniprlslngsome of tho Leading litrnmentallsts of Auckland rincludng sevora members of the Choral iiociet:, who bin gonorously given their service. ' GRAM CHORUS! Prlcra of Admlssn : Dress Circle, Is; Stalls, 2a6d;l-t, One Slung. Conmcnce at S dock sharp. 80-Plan at Lean's (late Woyte'a). R. W.Bcoats, Sec. T. Leedbam, Treas. TTHON-STRET WESLEYAN SUN- U Da' SCHOOL. i Musical, terary, and Limelight KNIRTAINMENT Will - Klven oiMONDAY, December 17th. Proccds ia ,ai. f Festival. Admission. Is; Obildrn, _!• i*s'3 °Pc" at "• commence 7.30.J STBENIDICT'S CHURCH, NEWTON. A 01A.ND BAS.AR AND FANCY FAIR, liaidlf Uie funcfor clearbig off tho dobt on iit Bibdict'3 Clrch, will bo opened in tho VOLUNSKR DRILL-SHED, OnrBIDAY NXT, 21st instant, at 2 p.m., j)y tt Bight Rr. Dr. LICK. 0.5.8., Roman _i_tblc Bidhop [Auckland, and remain open _fIA,-rdJ«luar,lSß4. owEN _. AHONi Rl, Sec. Church Committee. T ill NESTIt EE T II AL L. A OR.ID PROMENADE jC NCEIT AND BALL I \\l take place on feTEUESDAY'-VENINO, DEC 30, 18S3 (BCING NIGHT). AIM ON TOSDAY VENINO, JAN. 1, 1884 | 4SEWEAR'S NIGHT). jCVHSSIO-O.VRDS .. .. 2s Gd. : DANING AT 5.30 P.M. 3RACE DEAN, Manager. S"~T! JAMB'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. A toISTJAS TREE AND GIFT AUCTION "ill be held in _j Jwiks'-laix. Wellington-Btrcct, Onhe Evenings of TfIUiPAY sx FRIDAY, 20th and 21st in3t„ [i Coro-n. ing at 7 o'clock, ON IiALF 0 THE FUNDS FOR RENO iTING _E INTEBIOR OF THE CHURCH, AEBSION Is; Children, 6d; for CThicbch Viwr will be entitled to a GIFT on pmting tbTicket received at tlie door, TTI.Y TR. ITY CHURCH, DEVON -111 PORT. A £_ Necc.-work (Fancy Goods and Toys) —ill I heid ir tho Devonport Hall. North Shorn FWHY and SATURDAY. 21st and a-_dlomber.oinmencing each day at.»p.m. On BAY E'ENING there will be a Pro m.nConcor(and on SATURDAY EVEN ING_t Aucon. Prjds to Prsonage Fund. \ .OMISSION: Hn. jSTM-S TREE and Fancy Fair at iThomrf School-room on tlio Evenings of T DAY ad WEDNESDAY, l_h and 19th Dec*r, «jt 6.} p.m. Choice assortment Toys andlcy Gods. Amusements of various kind-nstrvental and Vocal Music. 80-. .resit Stal. Admission, Cd and 3d. -__• dreijuding ac Sunday School f reo. Corioi*atiou Notices. Jy b F A U.C . LA N ©,' lIKING LEVELS. Itreby rttificd thatjt is the Intontion of tiieCound of Auckland tolls: the Levels of PLN _ND VEEMONT STREETS I ponsonby Wan_. rtiay Ins-en in tlie City Jijginecrs Otlllteh-stect, Auckland, within .office houll all persons interested herein or liable aot--ei_V thcroby will be hoard by the; Clttacil it a meeting to be held on TrDAY.the Kthday of December, 1883, Abctiois must bo made.ln writing, ad drci tho Council, fAtf sent to them not less Midday! beforo tfte day appointed on wbhear.bjcctions. „ „, , ' 1 P. A. PHILIPS, Town .Clerk. •JTofrk's Office. November _. 308 bid ahd Estate Agents. TilG. E WIN 6TO N, XffiA-E AWEN?', .UEEN-STREET. j Es^AnusnED .18 Y?}_s lAljE-ifr Wood's New Howe, Rocky NcAprising 5 Large rooms, well built. And ___' position. ___. This is one of ti^_ chilroperties in t„e market. iIALE—Mr Bryant's Snug Littln Pro -eiw North Road, suitable for carters, « a lud others requiring a largo allot cidiß main road. £I*o. JALK-£:«_<, a Six-roomed Houso on __'_~ Rock. Nook. __ iLK-Tbrc/) Clieap Cottpt'eß, Clarcnee ailjisonby. ... , ALK—Cottage, near Eden Vino Hotel. lALE—- notes Voleafflc Land, near •HErin, suitable for a gout_-iian's rcsi d^ljE— Seven-roomed House,Mt. R«kill rltablo for -Young Ludies' School. £670. IALK-Mrs Hunt's Pretty Rcsiiloncc, .Avenue, .300. 11-LE—Quarter-Acre Allotments near *S Station. _3 down and _Isio cmarterty las, free of interest. The laihl is e IAL_S--A Goo<l Speculation at Now--' "pALE -r JEousos, Cottages, Shops, mind Allotments. _ ~ CKi. to buy, Fq»v Jrarge Residences -in T»-o to Sfe Acres c^ Land, suitable fasslona. v'cntlemen. fp VOLfcA'je ._TKS-R*--i..i'Nook. I F. o. ewinoton. I i_.o«scliold €«kc. leT~ coke. coke, Iljckland GAS COMPANY LTD.) fWderu for GAS COKE. Delivered vfaile of the Works, for Cosh; longer proportionate rates :— I Sack of three bushels .. le Bd i.ckg (of quarter ton) .. .. 6a 2d |ik3<o. half-ton) .. .. Us Cd § Sacks (or ono ton) .. .. 22b Cd bVnpany's COKE i- made from the best th Coals; is superior to that made i-castle coals, being free from stono merin a remarkable degre* j fi.ves a H% . ' ■ FIRE, |^.RER & HOTTER THAN COAL. BIGHTS READILY, and MAKES NO SMOKE. I ' .GOOD SIRE JN 10 MINUTES. I OFFICE: FORT-STREET,



Wanted. W ANTEI}, a Head Teacher for the Mount Jioskill School; a married man pi-el.rred ; pr*__t salary „,10, with residence t ?.. ro™",----' A IIt>lXonor beforo January 3, to ~- A •„. "Tl 'Cliairman of Committee, Epsom Pos*_tnice. "\\7"A _NTEI), immediately after New TV . (>iu-'k Day, about 160 Men for Railway YV ovks at Hawera.- Apply on the works. W. G. Hassett. WANTED, Two Men to thin out grapes under glass; none but those under standing the business need apply.—A. Linabury, (.ucen-strout. WANTED, a tirst-class Tinsmith. — Apply Holland and Keegun, Tinsmiths, Orcy-slrcel, Auckland. WANTED, a Bricklayer to Build a Three-fined Chimney, labour only.— Apply John S. Press, Builder, Double-storied House. Oliphant-street, Grace-street, Ponsonby Road. '\I7ANTED, a Miller; also, a Man to T V pack biscuits.—Apply to John Lamb, 31). Queen-street. WANTED, a steady reliable Man as Bookkeeper for the country; flrst-class references reipiired.-Apply by letter to P.O. Box 10. V\7"ANTED, Experienced Canvasser for T T daily paper.-Spry and Geisslor, High street. WANTED, at once, a smart Youn. Man as Third Wattcr.-Apply Albert ANTED, Steady Young Man for the Factory.—Apply J. Grey, WANTE D, at once, Smart Youth for pantry; also, Waiters for Elierslic- City Bullet. WANTED, a Strong Youth —Apply to .> Mr Barton, StaroHlcu. WANTED, a Boy to look after Horses. Apply W. White, Bootmaker, Lower Albort-Btreet, VVTANTED, a Boy —Apply 11. Strong, T T Fruiterer, Pqrneil. VVANTEI), strong Boys.— Auckland T T Timber Company (Limited), Customs street Wost. ANTED, a Hoy, to look after horses. ■ —Apply on Monday to W. White, Boot moker. Lower Albert-street. WANTED, a strong Boy for a Illack sniltirs Shop. — Apply Jolm llohuul. Blacksmith, Priuees-atrect, Onohunga. \yANTED, -I Smart Boys.-Porter's ■. T Amorieau Bowling Saloon. WANTED, a Stoady Hoy, aged Hi, to Milk, on v farm four miles from town.— Apply to C. Burko, Upper Symunds-street Dairy. WANTED, at onco, an active Lad for Uio Red Hoot Warehouse.—Victoria Bt. WANTED, an Apprentice.—Apply to E. Lo Roy, Sailmaker, No. 7, Queen street Wharf, "WANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland V I Registry (established 2i years), Farm Man able to drive, _c. TyANTED. at Hruinafoitl's Auckland TV Registry (eiitablishcd '20 yei„»), Fifty Servants are genuinely wanted. "VyANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland T V Registry (establistied 20 years), General [throo in family ; no children), Ponsonby. WANTED, at Hannaford's Auokland Registry (established -0 years), House maid and Waiti'oss'lsamo hotel) town. "WANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland T 7 Registry (established _0 years), Nurse (three children),' North Shoro. VX7"ANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland V T Registry (established 20 yeui-sl, Genei-ol (two in family; no children). North Shore. WANTED, at once, a General Servant —one able to cook; good wagos.—Apply Rising Sun Hotel, Newton. ANTED, General Servant. Refer enco required. Wages, 12s,— Apply Mrs Win. Adams, oomor Walluoo-.trcot and Ponsonby Road. \\f ANTED, to-night, Housekeeper, Lady V V Help, Laundress, Housemaids, Wait resses, numbers of Generals, Nurse Girls; Woman Cook. 20s.—Mrs Whitcombe's Registry. "\.\7"ANTED, a Uood General Servant.— T T Apply at the Swan Hotol, .Strand, "ITTANTED, immediately, a General T T Sorviuit—Apply to Mrs Henry GilQUnn, Symonds-Btreet, oppositewiudniill. iioferences required. "YX7"ANTED, a General Servant, where Vl another is kept. References required.— Apply, between 10 and _ o'clock, _drs G. J. Jakins, Ponsonby Road. WANTED, a General Servant; also, a Nursemaid, not under 10.—Apply Mrs Graves Aickin, Park Road, any evening after C. ANTED, a Respectable Young Person as Lady Help in a small family. —For address apply fi.ygood, Kwen, and Co. WANTED, a Waitress at onco. —Apply Masonic Hotol, North Shore. WANTED, n respectable Young (M about 1C or 17 to assist in housework.— Apply Mr Walker, Butcher. Karangahopo Rond. __ WANTED, a Girl to assist in House work.—Apply M-rs Crawford, Medical Hall. gg___r_. __^ WANTED, a Young Girl to make hor sclf generally usefuL—Apply at onco to No. 13. Grey-street. WANTED, 5 Res]_otuble Gentlemen JJoarders in a private family; pomfort able home, use .of viaao. Tcrniß moiterate.— Mrs Watson, next to Portico Villa', wvelle-loy strcct. ' WJ ANTED, by Married Couple, Board : V . and ltesidenco whero no other lodgers i arc kept, or furnished rooms with use of kitchen: state tenns.-Pollcx, Stah Office, WANTED, by a Single Man, an Un furnished Boom, with fire-place. Rent must be moderate—State address and terms to "Delia/sy-yii Office. , "1757"ANTED, at Northcote, for tho Holi- V T days, 2or 3 JRows (furnished) or a Small Cottage.—Address.'"stating terms per week, "J.W.," ST-.B office. WANTED, everybody to J_s,o>. that Cap. Harobaye, late .of the 5.3. .Coro mandel. has become Proprietor of the Rising Sun Hotel. Newton, whero Hancock. iiAi Draught and Bottled Beer may be obtained. ANTED, Butter (good fresh) twice weekly; regular supply; Fresh Eg«s for cash.—Cascade Store, College Road. WANTED, a Light Spring-cart or Whitechapel with Horse andHa_ic„.— Apply Mr A. Bettany, Auckland. T_T_SrTED TO BUY, Left-otf Clothing W Of every .description for Cash. Families waited on for orders; all orders punctually_at tonted to.—Address G. Whittcn, WeUesloy strect West, , WANTED to Sell, a Ti .___#. .Guillo tine Shears, by Rhodes, in good o» .ey. -Apply to A. C. Spalding, at G. Hulmffs. j A.M.P. Co.. Queen-street, . WANTED TO SELL, I'iimo Canter bury Hams, 104 d por lb.-Rew's, Vic toria-atreet. WANTED TO SELL, Wairoa Cheese; superior sample; only fid per lb.-Rew c, Victorla-Btreet. WANTED, to Let, imme.ia._y, ,03 lease, largo Boarding-house, town, WJW ata .0, coach-houso. bath rooms, wash-house, and ojit buildings; well-stocked garden, Bee- Mrs Wlctcombe'B Registry. WANTED TO SELL, Cheap, Proper ties ; and .wanted Purchosersfor Board ing-houses. Hotels. Allotments; wanted Ser vants.-R. M. Hefghton and Cp„ Estate Agents, ,77. Queen-street. WANTED, the Ladies" to"know that Munro andMilligan's Millinery Dcua/f, ment is now replete with all the latest EngPW anxl French noveltiea for the -prcnent Beasou. W "ANTED, everybody to see the Stock of Clothing; Shirts, and Hats at J. 1 Gilmour's, Upper Syroonds-street, also a Shop noxt door to Masonic Halt, Newton. ANTED TO PUECHASE, fit once, for cash, i-roomed Cottage convenient to town.—Address " Cottage," Stak offlco. A NTED, Purchasers for Choice and No.v,-l Christmas, New Year, and Birth day Cards fc. Fancy and General Stationery at Low Price.; W Books at Published Prico. -H. White, Stattor__<W_. of High-street and Vulcan Lane, Auckland, m WANTED KNOWN, tuat v. aro Soi ling Lamb from lsUdperquartoUJMast Beef, from 3d; Boiling Beef, from 2d: Mutton, from 2d; Dairy Fed Pork, from Sd ; ddto Yea. from 3d; best quality guaranteed.-1. S. Mead and Co., City Markot. XX-7ANTED KNOWN—For Salo, a Raro W and Choico Collection of Foreign Stamps, comprising one thousand varieties.- Apply N. G. Lennox, Bookseller, 100, Qucon- Btrcot. _________ r WANTED SEEN—Tho Fresh Lot of LadicV High-heel Prunolla Boots', at Cs; and'tho Grand Mn. of Ladies' Walking Shoes (Derby cut), tor 7s ;_d.; .a,t;D»mpior s Boot Shop, Victojjajtenot. .— WANTED KNOWN, I YquDg Ladies can be aecomsjodfttcd with BoulMa Residence; terms moderate-Apply for.ad.df ess tp "A.D.,"Stak Office. _____ WANTED KNOWN—Tho Fresh Bar gains also include Ladies' High-leg MmmiD Button Boots, at 6s Cd; very Superior .Kid Boo fP 'with patent straps). 9s 0d; &c„ Sc at Pampas I. OPt Shop, Victoria-Btvoot.. TSTAS__-D KNOWN — Incredible as W it ma. appear, It is nevertheless true tl_l DsmpierlS selling Ladle." i-vely Bracelets and Bangles for id and Cd eapb-At Riimpior B Wakoflcl ___;__£__>____ ___~ VITANTE D, Wholesale Houses, Milliners, W and others to know-That it is a posi tive fact that Dumpier is selling real good Needles at 2s Gd the thousand-At Lampiers Wniteflcld-strect Shop. TiTfTANTED JCNOWN— Cni;_p Turn, b ! VY cheap Timber! And all other kinds of Bt____ itoterinls, cantanurchased obeaper and bette.' ttS- anywhere else at the yards of D. Gor.DiK. Alherl-Bti-iSet. TVTANTBD KNOWN, that every de- V> scriptlon of Crockery , W$ Glasswa™ can bo obtained at the to wost prices at Boylnn and Tanfleld's. just beloiv Savmes Hanif. __ W rANTED KNOWN — In JeweKeVy Charles Kelscy & Co. keep no iniita •iona: real silver and real gold only. A Beautiful assortment of Ladicß' Gold Dress Wmgs, suitable for Christinas presents.—Charles Kclsey X Co., two dooi-B below Morrin'B, Ironmongers. ANTED J. NOWN—The New French ' Calf Boots made to order for lis aro going fast. We make also Now Shoes to order atlOs. N.B.—Evory artiolo in the trade made on the premises to order on the .shortest notice. Repairs neat, quick, and ches_. at Dampicrs



Wanted. WANTED KNOWN, Balance of Hay'; Art Union Tickets, insuring Fift; Valuable Prizes, given away for One Shilling Eaoh, "Y\. ANTED KNOWN—Charles Kolse; T T „ Co. have a large and choice assort ment of Silver Jewellery, and as they keep m imitations, they guarantee everything they sel to be real Silver.—Charles Kclsey & Co., twi doors below Morrin s. Ironmongers. "VXrANTED KNOWN—NeiI & Clifford'i T T ' Hop Bitters, 2s (id a bottle, or a bottle: for 10s. are the Purest, Cheapest, and Best ii New- Zealand, llotanic Dispensaries; George street, Dunedin; aud- Wellcaley-street. Auckland WANTED KNOWN-It is positively true that Dampier's is selling Polloclc'i Brand of Children's High-leg Prunella Hoot: .or„_d- Infants' Coloured Leather Hoots, 1- Infants' Patent Leather Strap Shoes, Is lid; a Dampier's Boot Shop, Victoria-street. WANTED KNOWN —Lamb, from 2< por quarter; Roast Beef, from „d per lb Mutton, from 2d por lb.—R. Salmon, Butcher Wakefield and Abercrombie-street. \,V r ANTED KNOWN—Not Selling Oil, T V not Retiring from Business ; but reallj cheap Clothing and Drapery at Hannan's, Vie toria-strect. ANTED to Sell, a lot of Lavender Sateen at 6_d yd.; usual price, ls-IJd.— J. G. Brown's Drapery. Clothing, and Millinery _»tubli.hment, Parnell. WANTED KNOWN—Great success ot Dampier's Fashionable Drapery ship ment from England. Coloured Satce.i, Sd; Black do., tkl; Cream Oatmeal Cloth, lOd ; Lace striped Muslin, Od ; Galatea-striped Shirtings, Gd; Dress Berges, 8d; Checked Ginghams, 8d- At Dampier's Wakefield-street Shop. W~ ANTED KNOWN. — Choap Now and Second-hand Furniture, Pots, Pans, Wash-tubs and Boards, Bedding, Bedsteads, Cheats Drawers, Child's Cots, and all kinds of Household Furniture at lowest prices, at Austen's Variety Store, 310, Upper Queen-street, under Young Women's Institute, WANTED —When you are in Hobson street c_ '. and see tlie largo nnd clioico stock of Mosgiel Tweeds just opened for the comjng season, at Munro and Millignn . WANTED KNOWN—What are thoso horriblo looking things In that Herbal ist's window in Wellesley-street J Why, sir, he did moro for mo in throo days than all the Doctors did In seven years. Noil and Clifford . Worm Medicines certainly are the Best. WANTED KNOWN-Great success of Dampier's Fashionable Drapery ship ment from Kngltind. Pompadour Sunshades, •it lid, 3s 3d.:. lid ; Carriage do., _ tkl; Black ChiMiillu Flschus, 4s lid ; Coloured Squares, 1h; Zephyr do., Is tld; Children's Print Cos tumes, '.'a lid; Children's Print Pinafores, lv; Ladies' Superior Print Costumes, 8s Cd; Ladies' Fancy Aprons, 9d and Is; Coloured Satin Rib bon, Is Id; Indian Muslin Scarves, Is; Coloured Toilet Sels, Id—At Dampier's Wukeilokl-street Shop, "VTtTANTED, buyers of Christmas Bar- T T gains at J. G. Brown's, Parnoll.—Wbito Shirts, .8 lid; Jean Hats, Is; Rush Holmeta, Is; Sorgo Hats, Is _d; Cotton Socks, __d; Trousers and Vest, 1-s (id; Coloured Shirts, Is; Women's Hose, 4}d; Umbrellas, is 6d; Coloured Skirts, Is Cd tuid 29 lid ; Children's Socks, Id.— Good value oan be obtained nt J. G. Brown's Drapery, Clothing, and Millinery Establish ment. Parnell. ANTED KNOWN—More Fresh Bor galns for tlie Ladles—Grand Line of High-hoel White Sateen Boots, only-Is; High heel Dancing or Evening Shoes, is (3d; at Dumpioi _ Boot Shop, Victoria-Btrcct. ANTED KNOWN—That J, Knott, a pnuitical Steel Manufacturer from Sheffield, has onciiod a store at the foot of Groy- Btroot, with all kinds of Sheffield Goods, Cut lory. Joiners' Tools, Steel Toolsof uvory deoorip tion. Silver-plated Goods, and General Iron mongery. Good and Usoful Christmas Pro sents. — Note the Address—Shollleld Store Grey-street—P.S.—Tho Motto at Sheffield Store is, " Qnality llrat. Price second." WANTED KNOWN-Dampior's 4th Shipmont of PIANOFORTE MUSIC from England lias just arrived—all at 6d (no higher prico). Ho is liappy to inform Professors, Principals of Schools, lind tho Publio that it con sists almost entirely this timo of Piece Music— much of it by the most ominont authors. Thoso who oan bettor uft'prd to pay Cd than 4s for pro cisely the eauio music (and none of it second hand), si- »nld now lay in a stock.—At Dampier's Hobson. tract Sluip. •«TANTED KNOWN. —Jas. Scott, V T Grocer, Newton, having bought all thp Good Teas of A. 11. Nathan's Salvage Stock, is Selling Tea at Is _1 per lb, equal to that sold in Queen-s_„t at as; Half-chests and Boxes of Indian and Fancy Teas at great reduction \ New Currant.. Bd; New Raisins, Td; Sultanas, 8d ; W. Starch, id -, ISago, libs for la : Tapioca, 311)3 for Is; Best Rice. 3d per lb, or 71bs for Is Cd ;B. and B. Vestas, Cd per doz.; Small S. Oil, tkl; Hobart Jams, Cd and 7d; Marmalade, 8d; Large Tomato Sauce, lOd; Worcester Sauce, lid ; Golden Syrup, ...l; Cake 'fobncoo. Box Matches, and a Pino for Cd; Washing Soda, lolbs for is; Whiting, Mb. for is; Dried Aptilos. _1; Beet Brand Salmon, Oil; Peaches, lid ; Albert Sardines, Cd and lid ; Hone , fxl; and all othor goods equally Cheap for Caali Only. Goods dollvored to all parts of tho city. Note tho address—James Scott, Grocor, Kamngahapc Hood, Newton, near Queen's Hotel. ANTED.—Wanted to Sell (Cheap), Nelson's Patent Isinglass (10-/, pockets), 6d, 5s doz; Nelson's Gelatine (.ozs only), lOd; Lister's I/inglivo Salts, Is bottle; Persian Sher bet, only .1 bottlo -, Ginger Beer Glasses, only Id',- Wi.ie Glasses, 2d and 3d ; Large Decanters, only is ca,-Ji; Glass Bui tor Dishes, lOd; Jam Dishes with Co.vi.-_i, only lOd; Largo Tea Trtivs, la 6d and 2s; Whip-. _ eaoh; i_t of Dolls. Olioup; Water Bottle., ill, — Jl. WATT. Pitt-street. WANTED KNOWN—Great success of Dampier's Fashionablo Drapery shio ment from England. Iteol Feathers. 3s lid; Agretic do., Is Bd; Coloured Silk Tulle, tkl; Silk Spanish Lace (blue!;), Sd, 7d, Od, lid; Streamer Uico, Cd; Tuscan Cotton Loco, 2d ; Silk do., lOd ; Maltese do., 3d ; Antique do., 3d; Edge war Lace, 8d; Swiss Embroidery, Sid, ad. 7d ; Everlasting Trimming, Id. I. , and 2d; Frilling. 2d. 3d, ill; ladies' Straw Hats, is lid; Boys' Galatea tip., is Gd—At Dampier's Wake streot Sliop. Wanted" knq wn- HAPP. ROMS- AND FIRESIDE TALK ABOUT PROF, KLLJS'S HERBAL BBMBDIKB, GOLDEN COUGI. SYRUP.—Nono to equal It for Colds. Croup, Hoarseness, Whooping Cough, Asthma, Bronchitis, and all othor Lung Diseases. SOOTHING SYRUP.—For all allmonts of Children while Cutting Teeth. TOOTHACHE and NEURALGIA KLJXIR. —Instj.iuu_.iia relief and cure. THE WONDERFUL PORN CURE.-Oorns Extracted, WORM CAKES, LIST OF PlLLS,—Liver Pills (two classes). Antibilious. Asthma, Indigestion, Nerve. Life Pills, Diarrhcna and Dysentery Drops. LIFE DROPS for Bilious, Crumps, Flatuloneo, (-'olio, Pain in Stomach, Bowels, Spnunis. SARSAPARILLA.-NOllO to equal it for all Impurities of tho Blood. PRO F. W. ELL 18, PRO F._ W. EI.L 18, >J J_ DIC A L HERBALIST, Treats all Diseases. THE BLOOD IS LIFE. If you want Uio best Sarsnparilk. try Prof. Ellis's. He (Prof. Ellis) kindly offers to tbe Public tho best Liver Pills in town or country; wonderful Corn Cure without pain; Worm Cakes; cure for Piles. Testimony daily increas ing. Secret Complaints of young men cured Medicated Vapour Batlis givon at all hours.— NoS- -}0 addres-: No. 308, Upper Queen-street (next Young Women's Institute). Hours: From 0 a.m. to 9 p.m. Consultation Gratis. Gazette in Bankruptcy. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ' ZEALAND, NORTHERN JUDICIAL DISTRICT. .-.••.?■. In tho matter of "The Debtors and Orediwr. Act, IS7C," and its amendments, and of the Bankruptcy of John Robinson,of Onohunga, in tho Provincial District of Auckland and Colony of New Zealand, Baker, a Dobtor. This is to VOTO'V that John Robinson, of One hnnga, in the Provincial District of Auckland and Colony of New Zealand, Bakor, has this day filed a statement that ho is unable to mpet his engagements with his creditors. Tho first Meeting of Creditors to be hold at tho Supromc Court Buildings, Eden-street, Auckland, on FRIDAY, tho twenty-first day of Dooembor, 18S3, at olovon o'clock in tho foronoon.—Dated this flfteonth day of December, 1883. G. W. BASLEY, Doputy Registrar. RusflKf.f, ivn Campuki.l. Wyndham-slreet Auckland, Saiieitoj-B for the Debtor. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND. NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In tho matter of " Tho Debtors and Crediton Act, 1870," and of the amendments thereto and of Samuki. Stei'liknson, a Debtor. Tina js to notify that Samuol Stephenson, o Mount Albert, in the Provincial District o Auckluu . Settler, has this day tiled a statcmen that ho is unable to meet bis engagements witl his Credit..-,- J)>c first mooting of Croditors tt bo held at tho Supreme Court.hpuee, Aucklnm nforesaid, on FRIDAY, the 21st day 0 December, 18S3, at U o'clock in the rpror.opn. Dated this 14th day of December, 1 .S3. G. W. BASLEY, Doputy Registrar. John M. Ai.kxa_.bii, Wyndnam .treet.Aiick and, Solicitor for tbe Dobtor. TN THE SUPREME COURT OF NE _ J. Zealand; ' NORTHERN judiciai .District. JJ. p.iNKRUPTGy. In the matter ot "Tli.e Debtors and Creditor: Act, 1*70," and the wnendment- thereof, »n< of the Bankruptcy of John . OPPBTV ° Auckland, in the Provincial District of AijcU land, Now Zealand, Commission Agent, i Debtor. 1 ii_RES_r summon a general meeting of all tin creditors' of the abovenamed John Soppct to bi held in the Supreme Court Building, Auckland on FRIDAY, the 21st day of December, 1881, a 11.30 o'clock in the forenoon, for the purpose o receiving my report, and if the creditors thinl desirable of passing a resolution that the snir d.-btorlbeforihwith discharged. Dated at Auck luiid this lath day of November, 1883. TIIOS. MACFFARLANE, Trustee. i I William Tiiorni., Queen-street and Vulca; - l.nnn Auckland. Debtor's Solicitor.



miscellaneous Wanteds. s T>OATS FOR HIRE, alongside City i- JL> f-Hilic Baths, Customs-street West, with g sails or without. Also Boats For Sale. OOD, LARGE VOLCANIC ALLOT MENTS. VOLCANIC ALLOTMENTS. 0 1 Wanted known, that Messrs Bibby & Fletcher 0 have a few very choice Building Sites for sale, _ situate at Mount Eden, and commanding one of s the tinest views in the district. Kntirely free B from stone; stands high, and fronting good ~ road. One-foiirlh Cash: balance its agreed; hut as nil inducement, and to meet the purse of tlie poorest working man, tbe owners have de - cided to sell those OUIUI', and entirely free of f interest on the unpaid balance. As upon the s previous occasion, the lots are all offered uta 3 uniform pi-ice. Farly applicants will secure the choice.—Apply to t BHIIiY _ FLETCHER, Carpenters, Stonyhurst. Mount Eden. ?T) 0~ N I E S. Wanted, three or four QUIET PONIES lit for - children to ride.—Apply lo Mr James Philson. i ut Hunter and Nolan's. O THE BOOT TRADE.—Wanted, an Engagement us Salesman or 'Assistant; colonial experience. — Address 11. Gardiner, ' Stak olllce. : SHEFFIELD STORE, foot of Grey-street. _3 —Beautiful Christmas Presents, good und -. useful. Price will compuro favourably with 1 any other house. '■ Ecclesiastical. ' "V"OUNO MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO • X CIATION. Corner of Wellesloy and Albert - streets.—Meeting for United Prayer , THIS (Saturday) EVENING, at 7.30. A , Bible Reading will be given. Friends are cor ' tliallv invited. A Bible Class for Men every . Sunday afternoon, from :j till 1. Subject lor To , morrow : _ The Priesthood of Christ." NOLICAN CHURCH, Avonimlk.— The Rev. W. Caldet- will preach To i morrow, at :. 1. p.m. Collection for the New i Church lUiililingJKimil. Si". SEPULCHRE'S, ICyber Pass.—Third Sunday in Advent—To-morrow, Douember lll.—Holy Communion (with short sermon), 8 ' v.in.; Morning Prayer and Sermon by lucum -1 bent, 11 a.in.; 2.30 p.m., Baptisms; 7 p.m., Even -1 ing Prayer and Sermon ififlli of special course) by the Rev. Charles M. Nelson, ALA., incum bent of SL I 'mil's. QT. tTTOMAS'S CHURCH.-3rd Sunday _5 in Advent,—ll a.m., Morning Prayer nnd Sermon ; (i,30 p.m., Evensong and Sermon, Rev. Lloyd Iveating, Curate. ORNINGSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.-Tho Row J. S. Boyd will preach in the School-room to-morrow at 2.30_p.m. P"" IT T-S TR EE T VV ESLE VA N CHURCH. - Morning at 11. Rev. A. Reid; Evening at 0,30, Rev. T. Q. Cnrr. ST. JOHN'S WESLEYAN CHURCH, Ponsonby,—Morning at 11. Rev, T. G.Cnrr; Evening at C.30, Rev. A. Reid. PARNELL WESLEYAN CHURCH.— Mdrning at 11. Roy. W. C. Oliver; Kvon ing at (i.:w, Itev. W, L. Salter. DEVONPORT WESLEYAN CHURCH. —Morning at 11, Rev. VV. J. Watkln; i Evening at ti.3o. Roy. G. W. J. Spcuco. UNITED METHODIST FREE CHURCHES. PITT AND VINCENT-STREETS- Morning at 11. Itev. S. Macfarlane After 2.30, Juvenile Missionary Meeting. Evening at ti.3o, Mr J. Knott. MOUNTEDEN- Monung nt 11, Mr J. M. French. Evening at 1130. Mr J. Wrigle;. PR IM IT IV E METIiO DI S T CHURCHES. SERVICES TO-MORROW as follows :- ALEXANDRA-STREET- Morning at 11—Itev. W. S. Potter. Sub ject ; "Is Christian Servieo Neces sarily Selfish r Evening at U.30-Rov. W. S. Potter. Sub ject : " The Meaning of Sidvatlon," PITT AND EDWIN-STREE'I_— Afternoon at 3—Mr A. C. Canghey. Evening at li.3o—Mr Thompson. XEWMARI-ET- Aflernoon at 3—Rev. W. S. Potter. Evening at 6.30-Mr [{eld. |i.I.ANK-_N ROAD FIIIMITIVE .1' METHODIST CHURCH.-Services on Sunday—Morning at 11, Mr Newbold; Evening at (!..'(), Mr Bootli. Tho Sermons will refer to tlie deatli of the late Mr Jphn Manuel's. pONGREGATIONAL SERVICES. BERESFORD-ST. \ \ Rev- J._Robertßon. MOUNT EDEN-a3O."Mr A. C. Lawry! M_U_rON--S. Evangelistic service, ABBOTT'S OPERA 110 USE.-Goo, A. Brown will l_.turc on Sunday night at (l.l_ Subject: '-Theological Bins—lts Elioclß upon Human Judgment." Morning Service nt Temperance Hall. TtfEAV CHURCH SERVICES.-Held -L. in tbe Conimcrcial Club-room, over Rattray's. Qiioen-strcot. MorniiiL' at 11 o'clock. Subject-"The lilcssin.. Promised to ihe Pure InHeurU" A GAELIC SERVICE will bo hold at 2.30 p.m. To-morrow at Mr McLood's bouse, William-street. A. Jlcl_an will olllciate. All aro invited. CIHRISTADELPHIANS meet in tho I Newton Hidl for fellowship at II a.m. Blldo Class atG.,'lo p.m.. to which tho interested are cordially invited. ■ ' ' ELSH SERVICE.-Tlm Rev. R. ,). Roberts will preach nt tho Rooms of Uio V.M.C. Association tomorrow (Doccmbor 10), at 6.30 p.m. THEATRE RO V A L.-SUNDAY EVENING SERVICES, under the con duct of the Young Men's Christian Association, on Sunday Evening, from 8 to 9. All are invited. Seats free. ST. MATTHEW'S CHURCH.—Evening Advent Course, to-morrow (f1.30). "Tho Judgment," Rev. VV. Caldcr. OXINS DAY.—An all - day's Camp Meeting will be held in Mr R. Robert son's Paddock, Otahuhu. to commence at 10.30 a.m. A Public Tea ill , r> o'clock p.m. Tickets, Is Gd, After Tea, a Love Feast will bo held in the Wesleyan Church. ERVfCE of Song will bo held on the Hospital Lnwn at 3 o'clock, conducted by MrHiixtablo. pHRISTMAS T>REAKFAST. TUESDAY, 25TH INSTANT, AT 8 A.M. YOUNG MEN'SCHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION R 0 0 M S. AFTER BREAKFAST. Addresses by REV. J. S. HILL and other Friends. CHRISTMAS HYMNS nnd • CAROLS will be Sung by the Evangelistic Choir. TOUSO MEN AWAY FROSI HOME CORDMbI,. INVITKI). TICKETS, IB EACH, May be obtained from any Member of Commit tee; or at the Rooms. Sporting. AUCKLAND SUMMER RACE MEETING. FINAL NOTICE. All Intending Subscribers to my "Novelty > Company "on the above Meeting are requested : lo apply for Shares at ONCE, so as to allow tho , Drawing V. ta. 0 placo as soon aspossible. ! f "Wft w •■ - ______________ SFORTIWTBOTIUE.---AU Tickets in tho American Consultation, Aucldand dip. J not paid for on or before MONDAY.no.t, will ! not be recognised. t CJPORTINI! NOTICE.—AII upaid for > _5 TickoU. Amorican Consultation, Auck -1 land Cup, must bo paid for on or beforo MON- I DAY noxt, otherwise they will not be reoog* 1 nlsod, IST RETTING at tho Scotia Hotol, Hobson-street. Longest current odds lfttd from ,_ upwards. Hedical. T3OSELINE for the HAIR.-This ole JLAj gout preparation completely eclipses every articlo of a similar kind now boforo the publlc.-Prico, ls6d a bottle.—SnAlliAND, Apothecaries' Hall. __ THE Best Preparation extant for promot ing Hair Growth ia Dr. Erasmus Wilson's f LOTION FOR THE HAIR. It is prepared f from the original formula of this emlnont t authority by Charlks Butcher, Phormaoeu . tical Chomi-t (Victoria and Now Zealand), 0 junction of Pitt and Groy-strcete. Auckland. \ LIVER REGULATING. A ICKIN'S PODOHPHYLLIN PILLS, Nq. A, ars now known from InvercarglU to Mongonui as cno of the most effective rome :* dies for " SLUGGISH LIVER," Torpid Diges tive Function, Billiousncss, Chronic Consttpa . tion, Flatulency, _c. They are a safe aperient, AND CONTAIN NO MINEIIAL WHATEVER. Sold In Boxes at is, aud Bottles at Is 6d and 2fl Od (all sugnr coated). „.-.„,, AT TII V. PHARMACY Oi'__.stiihi.:t. ' TIJ O^ R M Si J V T All children suffer from them. If suspected, ask for tho Certain .'lure, BHARLAND'S WORM POWDERS. .5 packet 'Apothecaries' Hall, opposito Post-fflco s (T^WHACHE CURE — Instantaneous i X Relicf-ODONTALPI'C.-,-U r,«r bottle. ---f F. C. SHARLAND (opposite Ro-t-ofllccr.'" - Q(ECtRETTIS INSECT POWDER.-The 1 _3 Scst aptj niPst reliable Jn tho market. In perforated' cuni'tjfep. ?.''«>• lg •»• —F- c- D Sharla___ Apothecano- Hgjj. i, TTkR, ARNOLD'S PENNYROYAL t JL. AND STEEICPILLS.-The most popular 'f medicino of the day. Price, 2s 6d a box.—Colo k nial Agent, V, C. Sharland, opposite tho POBt d office. ________________________ RATS! RATS! RATS!—Uso SHARLAND'S PHOSPHOR PAST. Rats eat it greedily, and die; no smell. n Price, One Shilling a Bottle. F. C. SHARLAND opposite Post-ofllco.



Bscetiiiß_ ft TNSTALLATION BALL/V c. JS JL WAITEMATA LODGK.rVT «esSg____l_.', EC-MONDAY KTKNVY lSli next, December 17, at tho Freemasons Hull, Princes-street, Tickets (limited) may be bad from all the Olllcor. of tlie Lodge. W. A. KENTON', lion. Sec, AUCKLAND CHORAL SOCIETY.— Special Rehearsal for Soloists and Orches tra. MONDAY Evening, Dec. 17, ut half-past 7. Full and Final Rehearsal, TUESDAY ICvening, lice, is, uta quarter lo B.—H. Gilkiiaan, junr., Hon, Sec. ___--«if\ _J. f_f~ "^A..:. B. S O CIE TV. /___-. *~\r -_■_-• BRANCH No. SI. ffl«>Tf The Half-yearly Meeting of Vbi-b . / *.\J ll|o above will take place on V V-b'sßJ WKIIN.I-.SDAV next, lllUi inst., XV* S_- at S - cloc' c P-m ---\k\_r BUSINKSH \_Ss_? Election of Officers, &c _»*^ J. O'BRIEN, See. T^1 O T I O E. Tho Half-yearly General Meeting ot tho Auck land Permanent Co-operative Building and In vestment Socioty will be held at the Society's Office, 14", Queen-street, Auckland, on WED NESDAY, 19th December, ls_S, at 4 p.m. Business: To receive the half-yearly state ment of accounts, JOHN' BAT'GKR, Secretary. ?% N.i.0.0f0.F, THE Annual Meeting of the above Lodge will be held on TUESDAY. December 18. Business: Election of District nnd 1/nlge Of ticers and Delegates, and other important busi ni-ss. All members are urgently requested to atlend. Lodge will bo opened at 7 p.m. sharp. By order. J. T. H. DINE& UA. O. D. • INSURANCE BUILDINGS. A SPECIAL MEETING (convened by circu lar) will bo held on FRIDAY, 21st inst., in place of Monday. 24th. Business:—Nomination of Officers and Fi nancial Night. The Roil will be called at 8.30 p.m. EDWD. MACE, Secretary. Liceusiug Notices. T ICENSING DISTRICT OF NEWTON. Iv accordance with tho Licensing Act, 1881. and tho Licensing Act Amendment Act, 1882,1 hereby give notico that a Poll of tho Rate payers of the above District will bo taken on THURSDAY, Dccombcr 27th, 18*3, betweon the hours of 9 a.m. and 0 p.m at Mr Partington's Mill, to determine whether or not thero may bo any increnso of Publican's Licenses in the District. Tbe Poll to bo taken under the Regu lation of Local Elections Act, IS7G. THOMAS SEAMAN, Presiding Officer. December I3th, 1883. /. IT V OF AUCKLAND. NOTICE OK Ai-_K__ON -OR TRANSFER OF _£___;, I, Louis HABTMEIHTBn, of Au«kland, being tho holder of a Publican's Liceusu in respect of Uio house and premises situate at Karangahapc, called "The (Juecn's Hotel," do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will, at tlie next Licensing Meeting to be holden at the Resident Magistrate's Court, Auokland, ou the fourth day of March, 1881, apply for a Transfer of tho said License from myself to HENRY HOWARD SWINDLEY, my appointee. Dulcd tills fifth day of December. !SS_ LOUIS HARTMEISTER, Dividends. "TV I V I D E N D. NEW PRINCE IMPERIAL GOLD-MINING COMPANY (Limited). Tho Share Register will lie CLOSED from norm on WEDNESDAY, tho 18th. till noon on FRIDAY, tho 21st instant, on which latter date a Dividend of Seven Shillings per Share will be payable. D. G. MacDONNELL, Manngor. Auckland, 15th December, l_3. Breweries. n H E A r B E E It. PARK BREWERY, KY|!ER PASS ROAD. W. J. SUI TE R (Late D. Mncnab & Co.) PROPRIETOR, W. J. S., in tendering his grateful and hearty thanks to his customers, patrons, and friends, for their liboral and continued supi»rt sinco tho lato partnership was dissolved, would now state (owing to several of his customers having handed to him n circular issued by HANCOCK & Co., Brewers, "Captain Cook Brewery," to the eilect tl)at, op and after the Ist Deoemb'er, instant, their prico for Best Bulk Ales would be Is lOd per gallon, duty paid, lesa 2*d per gallon for prompt payments) that In future his, W.J.'s. price will bo Is 7!d per gallon, duty paid, for prompt pay mente.for quantitios of 18 gallons and upwards ; and would further intimate that the fact of his output having quadrupled during the lost live months, is a sure indication that the " Connois seurs" of tho "Auckland Provincial District" consider tho Sparkling Ales of W. J. SUITER'S Manufacture second to none in tho market. Ales end Stout of very Superior Quality in bottle, at Moderate Pricos, Tenders. AUCKLAND GAOL. DRAINAGE CONTRACT. Written Tondcrs for tho Construction of about Fifty-one Cluvinsof 12-iuch Pipe Drain, with con nections, will be received at this office, whore plans, specifications, and conditions of contract can bo seen until Noon of FRIDAY, the 21st December, I_3. Tenders must be addressed to tlie Hon. tlie Minister for Public Works, and marked on the outside, " Tender for Auckland Gaol Drainage Contract." The loweßt or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.—By command. WILL. H. HALES, District Engineer. Public Works Ofllce, Auckland, Deo, 1., 1883, mO CONTRACTORS. N. Z. FROZEN MEAT COMPANY. EXTENSION OF TIME. Tenders nro invited up to 12 o'clock noon on FRIDAY, |l.|( .Tnnuayy, 1881, for Cutting Dovyn Brltoinnrt Point apd Emjly riapo, Qnd adjoin ing Properties. Plana and Specifications may bo soon at flip oflico of Moßsra Boylan and Lundon, Civil Engi neers, Qiioen-strcot, Tho lowost or ony tender not necessarily noccpted. J. C. FIRTH, Chairman N.Z. Freezing Company. TMMIGRATION DEPAR TME NT. Tenders aro required up to noon of SATUR DAY next, the 22nd inst,, for Immigrants' Rations, for Coal and Firewood, and for Carting Luggago to the Old Hospital and the Howe streot Homo, Forms of Tender and all infor mation cun be had at tho Immigration Qjlloc, Edon-strcct, Auckland. OLIVER MAYS, Immigration Officer. Deeombor 14, 18S3, mO BUILDERS Alternative Tenders for Brick or Concreto will be roceived until Noon of SATURDAY, the 22nd Decctnber.f or tho Erection of the Auck land Baptist Tabernacle on the corner of Upper Queen-streot and Karangahapo Road. Plans, _c., at No. 8, South British Chambers. EDMUND BELL, Architect m 0 BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until Neon on FRIDAY, December 21st, for tiro Erection and Completion of a Villa Residence at Dovonport, North Shore. EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect. TENDERS wanted befoie 7 p.m. of TUESDAY. 18th inst., for Painting a Shop in Freeman's Bay; also ,Carpenter's Work? flilboUr only) for Erecting an Oven Factory.— Apply R.'McCibb, rie.ttFreeman's Hotel, F.co inanlsßqy.' __ ■•_■_■•■ TENDERS invited till noon, MONDAY^ ' 21th inst., for Erecting a Dwelling How p at Rolniiora. ' Plans and specincatirins at my Ofncp.-CHAS. AP ( NOf,D, Architect, Fisher's Buildings, TENDERS invited till noon FRIDAY, December 2 st, for Building a Houso at Penrose. Plans and specifications at my office. 1 CHAS. ARNOLD. Architect. TENDERS Wanted for Removal and Re erection of Three Cottages.—Apply Wei ' lincton Hotel, Wellington-street.



To Let TO LET, or for Sale, a New Four-roomer Cottage, scullery, concrete tank, puiui range, volcanic soil.—X.V.i.., "Herald" OlUue. TO LET (Newmarket), two 0-tx>omei Cottages, and one 9-roomed House.- William Dinuisoii, Agent, Newmarket. TO LET, Furnished House, North Shore Four bedrooms, parlour, dining-room kitchen, etc.; good view, and central position Tcu-ijis moderate.—l .T. mer, 8, Queen-street. .8 .0 LET, a New Cottage of five rooms J. rent, 10s (_..—Apply to Mrs Beedell, New N. rth Road. r* .0 LET, 4, S, and 10-roomed Houses. JL. Hobson, Nelson, William, (Juecn-slrcets —Grant nnd Crossan, 177, rpO. LET, House ofTive rooms and pantry. -K. Brighton. Good water, register grates oven, _c.; new, good view.—Apply to M. Mar riott, Groper. Upper Parnell. TO LET, for cue month from Deeembei 21, Comfortably-furnished House: bath room, piano,&e.—Apply for particulars, Grafton Road Store, moTET, in King-street, Arch Hill, five- X roomed Cottage.—Apply to Mrs Kelly, lowest house in King-street. . B .0 LET, iv Fernleigli-streot, Ponsonby, _l. a House of five rooms and kitchen, two reg. grates and cooking range; water laid on. —Apply W. Keyos, or second house in Wood street from Frunklyn Road. mO LET, a good Farm of about 200 JL acrca. Plenty of bush and abundant supply of water. New House of live rooms and pantry. Nice position, and only HO miles from town. Rent low.—Apply D. F. Kvans, Land Agent, Queen-street. (813) rjlO LET, at Newmarket, a Detached _I_ Cottage fronting the main road ; gaa laid on ; rent, las weekly.—Alfred Buckland. nnO BE LET on Lease, 110 Acres, more JL or less, situated at Waikomiti, near Bail way Station; suitable for Market Garden or Strawberry Beds. Easy terms.—Apply Richard son and Crawley, 81, Queen-street. I"^LatNr-_lEDTot_go of six rooms To . Let al North Shore for summer season; beautifully situated to beach, facing the har bour,—Apply to R. and It. Duder. T^rORTI f sFoTIE^-To Let; two Larpe -J_l Houses in good lioaltions.—it. and It. Duder, House Agents. O"WiCI_Tl -HiE I_s-7a tfrom 0s to Ins, in City Cliambers, corner lUgh-street and Vulcan Lane; lavatories and' conveniences.— Apply to J. M. Macdonald, Houbo and Estate Agent, Shortland-street. Railways. A UCKLAND RAILWAYS. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR, 1883 AND 1881. C H E A P F ARES. SATURDAY RETURN TICKETS will be available from any Station to any Station from SATURDAY, December -2nd, to FRIDAY, January Ith, 18SI, both days inclusive. SPECIAL FARES. On DECEMBER 2Utb, .1883, JANUARY Ist and 2nd, 18S1, Auckland, Newmarket, Mount Eden and Onehunga to Races. SPECIAL TRAINS. On MONDAY, 2ith nnd 31st December, tho Goods Train will run from Hamilton to Auck land as on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, Hamilton dep. 2.5 p.m. On CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR'S EVE tbe 1.15 p.m, train from Auckland will run through to Te Awamutu. On BOXING DAY, December 20th, and NEW YEAR'S DAY, a special train will run a« fol lows: To Awamutu, 0.20 a.m.; Ohaupu, 1i.37; Hamilton Junction, 7,i0; Ngaruawahia, 7.15; Huntley, 8.15 ; Mureer, S.lO ; Racecourse Plat form, arr. 12.15 p.m. RETURN SPECIAL. On BOXING DAY. December 20, the train leaving Auckland at G p.m. will run through to Te Awamutu. CHRISTMAS DAY.—Trains will run as on Sundays, TRAINS CANCELLED.-On BOXING DAY. Decembor_tith, 1883, and January Ist and 2nd, ISBI. the following trulii- are cancelled: Auck land dep., 11.10, 9.15 ;11 a.m. for Henderson ; the 2.5 p.m. from Hamilton ; 3.15 p.m. from Huntley: U-'O a.m. from Mercer; and tho 2 p.m. from Henderson. For local trains sec other advertisements. No Goods or Cattloon December 2Gth, January Ist and 2nd. A. V. MACDONALD, District Manager. Corporation Notices. nI T V OF AUCKLAND DRAINAGE WORKS. LITTLE QUEEN STREET, The City Council will roecivo tenders until 3 p.m. of THURSDAY, tho 20th inst., for above works, iii lernis of plans and specifications to bo viewed tit Uio Ollieb of the City Engineer, Council Chambers'.' High-street! ' The Council do not bind themselves to accopt any lender. Tenders to bo endorsed, " Drainage Works, Little Queen-street.' P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Olllce. Dee. 16.1_3. 323 Public Notices. "VT O T I C E. All Accounts against the Estate of tho late Mr F. Clark-Stair, of Whangarei, Hotclkeepor, deceased, urereuucstixl to be sent in ATONCE to tlie Executors, Mr Gcoigc'C. Walker, or _r Charles Storey, Whai)gqrc|, CAUTION.— I hereby notify that Two Doors have, been Stolen from House No. 8, sold yesterday by the City Council, A reward will be paid to anyone giving information.— HENRY MEEK, Cook-street West THE Closing Rehearsal of the Elemen tary Singing Class taught by Mr Clondln ning will beheld on MONDAY Evening next. Primitive Methodist School-room, Upper Pitt street. Admission free, by Ticket to be had from Members of the Class. Commonce at 8 o'clock. Those without tickets admitted at 5 minutes to 8. A collection to defray expenses. pLA It 1. TESTIMONIA L. NOTICE, Subscriptions for Uio abovo will 1)0 received by tho Treasurer (Mr John Lamb) and tho undersigned from such persons disposed to subscribe who may not havo boon waited upon by a Member of the Committee. J. STODART, See Now Zealand Insurance Buildings, Auckland, December 8.1883, T>OARD OF EDUCATION. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. Tho Christmas Holidays for Schools in and near Auckland, and at the Thames, will bo from MONDAY, the 21th December, to TUES DAY, 29th January, both days inclusive. School Committees of Country Districts can arrange the Holidays at their discretion, subject to tbe Regulations. By order of the Board. VINCENT E, RICE, Secretary. A UCKLAND HOSPITAL. COMMITTEE: Elkctkd: Appointed: J. M. Clark, Esq. Hon. Col. Haultain (Mayor) W. C. Kensington, Esq. J. C. Firth, Esq. Arthur Bull, Esq. Thomas Peacock, Esq., Sydney Dando, Esq. M.H.R. E. A. Mockcchnie, Esq. (Chairman) Applications for ftdmifeiiori by persons .q_pr- Ing from diseases apd te quiring iiiedical trent inpnt v;iil bp received lit Uio Hospital on any day between tho hours of 9n.'m. and 10 ft.nl, In- cases of accident or oinorgonoy, patients will bo received into the flo-piffll withoutdolay, beds being kept ready for ur&mt cases. Patients' ft. lg tp do r_ will be required to pay for their support nt tho Hospital according to their position and circumstaneos. Subscriptions will be thankfully received by any member of tho Committee and by the undcv signed. 11. N. GARLAND, Secretary, .V yndhqm-.lrcct, yyssolution op partnership. Tho Partnership hitherto existing between Robert o_O_pro_ Spbeb and David Hunter, carrying on business in Auckland as Commis sion Agents, under the style or Arm of "ii. C. Spoor _ C 0.," has this day been I>ISSQI:YJID by mutual consent. ROBERT CROMPTON SPEER. DAVID HUNTER. Witness: Thomas D. Kelly, Auckland, December 13,1553. T> 0, S P E E R, AGENT TOR Gallagher, May, & Co., Kalnpol, Canterbury Trent Bros., Christchurch Noill Bros., Dunedin And other Southern Houses. County Notices. riOUNTY OF WAITEMATA. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO MAKE SPECIAL ORDERS. Notico is horoby given, that at a meeting r,I the Council, to be hold on FRIDAY, 2ist De cember next, it is intondedto p__t the following resolutions:— 1. That the outlying district of ______ be constituted a Road District for the purposes of tho Road Boards Act, 18S2, and that tho Board of the said district shall consist of five members. 2. That the North Shore Road District be divided, and that a new Road District, to be called the Birkenhead Road District, bo coi .U ---tilted under the "Road Boards \ct,'l_-'," o_ pi aparfbf the said North Shore 'Road 'District, (md that the Board of'the proposed now district Shall Consist of Soyon Members. ' 3. That By daw No. 1, to prohibit tho slaughter ing of Cattle, 'Sheep,' Goafs, or Swine in such places within the County as the Council may think propor, and to grant Licenses for Slaughterhouses, fix Fees to bo paid to the County Fund for such Licenses, and regulate the Slaughtering of Anininls therein in such manner as tho Council think lit. Plans and descriptions of the proposed new Road Districts, and a copy of By-law No. I, can be seen at the Office of the Council, Shortland street. Auckland.^ a _ fc Auckland, November 29,1883.



I For S«l«. _ l 5 d ' "JjlOR SALE, Upper-street, -1 House. t, ' -_- s and ii,rooms; gas and every cor . | venience; splendid view; cheap.—H. Parting j i Uin,: ,ii-..'.bu:-y's Buildings. _ j "ITIOR SALE, Norfolk-street, Ponsonby -8 Nice Collage, I rooms; good garden - lei-ins easy; also, allotment, Bulwer-Btreet !'. cheap.—ll. Partington, Stiehbury's Buildings. i.' Tj-OR SALE, in Anolese,. street, a first JP class Allotment. .'_ x lIS, fenced, aud wel. " stocked with fruit trees, all bearing, — Foi ; further particulars, apply this office, Sj .Oil SALE, a Spring Cart, in good order. IT —Apply John I'c.ter, Richmond Store, ' Cox s Creek. ■ Gj .OR SALE, 2 new 5-roomedHouses in - _____ Newton —Apply 8.C.. Stak OlHce. ; fJ'OR SALE, a Pony-Apply at White -A. head's Grocery Store, Ponsonby. • TTIOR SAL_i7l_oi-_ and Lady's Saddle. JL A hiindsoinc Grey Marc, perfectly quiot; - nccustonn.d to cliildren ; rising four years; cur l ries v lady.—Apply 1). Robertson, Symonds-st. J" 7.oit SALE")iorOne~VVcek, or ToTe-T ---_ nice. New House, four rooms and porch; , colonial oven, register grate, cupboards, water | laid on, sink, and every convenience. Good ■ position : splendid view.—Apply Mrs Hough, Grocer, Three l-inips, Ponsonby. J~"710_"~"_LE orl__.SE, the Exchange . Hotel, Knmo, in full workmgorder.—Apply at once to W, J. Courtoncy, or to R. Jenkinson, ' Builder, Lome-street, FOR SALE, several Houses and Allot ments: £21) deposit, balance small weekly i payments.—Grant and Crossun, 177, Queen street. FOR SALE (cheap),Giovanni's Celebrated Statuette, " You Dirty Boy," in Tenra Cotta (only perfect copy in town).—Haaletrt's English Pharmacy, 181, (jueen-strcet. ij.OR SALE, new Verandah Cottage, 4 . rooms and scullery (extra well built), ' register grate and colonial oven, wood house, and every convenience : main road ; 2 minutes' from station and 'bus; best position in Mount Eden; will be sold cheap.—Apply on premises, this week, H, Collins, Eden Vale Road, or Duke-street, Pitt-street, Newton. 17.011 SALE, 'Mi Acres Fine Land, Lake Tukupuna ; large sea frontago; small house and _{ ucre3 in orchard.—ll. Partington, Stiehbury's Buildings. Tj .OR SALE, Family Residence and Large .t. Allotment in Grafton Road; Largo Houso and Grounds in Ponsonby; line Seaside Pro party, with rO-roonied House, ut North Shore, and several other well-built bouses and allot ments in tliutsuburb.—T. Leigh White, Schorfi's Buildings, Fort-street. FOR SALE, a woil-tinished Verandah Cottage in Leamington Road (off Vulley Road), Mount Eden; -20 oasb, balance on Build ing Society's principle. Also, several good Allotments; £5 cash, balance can remain at 7 per cent—Apply ut Surman's General Store, Mount Eden Road. FOR SALE, cheap, Drapery, Grocery, Coal and firewood Businesses, Houses, and Suburban Properties.—Grant and Crossun, 177, Queen-street. }710R SALE (cheap), about 400 square 1 fcctYorkPavingStone.-ApplyL. D. Nathan and Co. FOR SALE, a Large Well-built House of 8 rooms, with bath-room, wash-house, and large garden; gas and water laid on the premises, all well drained; entrance ball, 43 x5; situation, Sclwyn-street, close to Ponsonby Road.—J. Williams, Tailor, Victoria-Btreot. 1710R SALE, Comfortable Cottage, three . rooms, Karldon-street, Parnell; large Al lotment ; prand view of Hobson - Bay aud the Remuera district, Verandah Cottage, 4 rooms and scullery, Clarcnce-strcet, Devonport; two minutes from wharf. Seven-roomed Cottage on tbe Beach Road, near Victoria Wharf. Also Bovei-al other Houses and Building Allotments at North Shoro and Mount Eden, Particulars on application. Several small Sums to Lend on mortgage at current ratc3.—B. Tanner, B,Queen fltreeL F" OR SALE, 180 Acre Farm, 30 miles north of Auckland; water frontage, bi weekly steam 00-imiuiication and easy access by road. Six-roomed dwelling and ample form buildings, two acres garden and orchard, fully planted. Twenty acres ploughed, fenced, and in grass or cultivation, remainder ti-trec scrub and light bush; all ploughable land and admir ably suited for bop growing. Prico, only fi-uQ, easy terms.—W. McKiustry, No. 8, Qnecu-strceU Ae_>t, Tj -OR ABSOLUTE SALE (a rare chance Jj for Forwarding Agents or 'Bus Proprie tors), those well-situated Promises, eoraiiriuing Fivo-roomcd House, with bath-room, wash house (with copper boiler), register grate and kitchen range, and every convenience. Also,, splendid Stable; accommodation for .5 horses, including stalls and loose boxes. Water and gns laid on throughout house and stable. Special convenience for washing horses. The wholo ombracing Lots 59 toGl, William-street, 112 feot frontage by 110 feet deep. Price, £!,10n. The purchaser having tbe option of taking at a valuation—Gas Ermine, with Chatl'-cutto*, i Maize and Oat Crusher, and Pump (conl\ileto and working).—Apply to J. R. Randef_n, Land Agent, Mercantile Cliamberq, F""A R H ~~W Q~R SALE. CLOVER FAUM.-This boautiful spot of land, containing 200 acres, was once a native Bottlemcnt, situated on tho bunks of tho Wai kato River fa short distunco from Rangirlrl), to which it htie a water frontage of 31 chains. Most of the land is fenced and subdivided into grass poddocks; 50 acres or more are just ploughed ready for crops or grass next season, Good cattle run adjoining. Thero is erected on the premises—s-roomcd House, Store. Stable, Dairy and Cowsheds, with Orchui . and Garden, i Apply E MITCHELSON & CO., 19, Queen-street. ALLOTMENTS For Sale at 22s Cd per foot, suitable for working mon, in Pon sonby; Business in Victoria-street, fixtures, turiiiture, &c., £SO, must bo sold, owner going South; Splendid Allo.mont in Bayfield, very largo, £90; Grace-street (Ponsonby)—Allotments r.3 os por foot; Devonport—Allotments nt _2 12b per foot. A long list of city and suburban properties, Houses, Allotments, Shops, &c., opon for inspection.—Wm. Gull-IVer, Coombcs' Chambers. ' /". IT V PR O P EIIT VFORS AL E. QUEEN-STREET, above Girls' High Sohool.- Cbttago of i rooms and loan-to, rango and water; only built four years; grand view; allotment !>0 feet deep. Immediate solo, -450. NELSON-STREET, near Violoriu-strect W.— Very dcsirftbloS-roomcd Houso and dotuched kitcbefi; boiler, copper, gas, and fixtures ; fruit garden; allotment SO foot by 192 feet. Cheap. QUEEN-STRKET.-A Building Allotment near Girls' High School. 0 . F . EVANS, LAND ACfKNT. ONEHUNGA.— Allotments for Salo iii Quoen-atreot and Arthur-street, adjoining store of Die undersigned. Also, 8 Allotmonts (nearly J-acro cjich); splondld viow; on rising ground; two minutes' walk from my store— Wm. Stbvknbqv. QEE Goodson's Alphabetical List on last kj oolnnin on .Ui pago, TJ\O YACHTSMEN AND OTHERS. For Salo, tho fast and well-known Yacht Toy, coppered and copper-fastened throughout. Will bo sold a bargain.—Apply to CHARLES BAILEY, Yacht nnildcr. &c„ Customs-st West m O DAIRYMEN. GRAINS (About 120 bushels weekly) FOR SALE, AT THE PARK BREWERY, ICybcr Pas-i Road, Newmarket. Apply on the premises to W. J. Snitcr. CAFES! SAFE S" TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. Tho Undersigned havo for salo a Varied Assortment of PRICE'S FIRE-PROOF SAFES. CRUICKSHANK _ CO., 18, Queen-street. Auckland. December 6th. 1 _3. DEVON POR '£ , NORTH SHORE. FOE S A L ?. 00 Quarter-acre Sections, in, good positions, Will bo sold ohcn^i. : 5 Choice Ailo.t'w.onta iv Domain-street, near Englieh Church. 1 Large Lot near Mr 3, B, Rubsoll's, ltO x 180. Terms vory easy, 4 Lot . '4T . 230, on Lako Road, and adjoining FlfigstafrHill. II Good Allotments, 41 x 125, near Mr J. B. Russell's, 20s por foot. Must bo sold. 2 Lots (volcanic) in Kerr-streot, 106 x ys. with two cottages. £550, very cheap. 1 Lot near District School, good view, _ x 118. Prico -200. 5-Roomcd Hounc ifl Domahi-strcct, quite now. Pries _>„), Apply to It. _ H. DUDER, ' Devonport Store. Of 400-GALLON NEW WATER Tanks, E _ Titiv mp n. The above aro 9,t TW- BQod quality, W. & G. WINSTONE. 1.0:.i .1 anil Residence. APARTMENTS. — Advertiser requires 2 Furnished Rooms, with partial atten dance for himself, in quiet family; terms must be moderate.—F.H.B., Star Office. TWC. Respectable Men can havo Cora. fori able Board and Lodging at moderate , terms.—Apply 11. Stafford, lower oorrior oi Grahum and Hardingc-streots. /"I 0V E1 _N O R BROWNE HOTEL, \JT HOBSON-STREET. Board and Lodging ,; .. .. 20s per Week ■^nglolloou! ~ 2osperWeeli Old" 'club private boarding HOUSE. Edon Orescent, has Vacancict . for a Single Gentleman, also for Lady and Gen • lleinan, with private sitting-room if re._td.ett , Plunge and shower bath. ELLESLE V H O U S E, WEIi!,KI._-3T„ Abcklakd ; fl'hvsft doors West from Hobson-street). X BOARD AND RESIDENCE. : A good Tabic kept; lofty and well ventilated 1 Bedrooms; Plunge and Shower Baths, and ' over-v convenience to ensure the comfort of 1 Boarders and Visitors. Terms, £1 per wock. M. MASON (lato of Welling ten). Proprietress. S_-.»l>-Ug. ' ___^C_r TT °R TIRITIRI , rWill loave Qucen-streot Whnrf sae**'^—'^ at 10.SOa,m. TO-MORROW for tho Wre k of tho b.s. Triumph, providing suf licicut. uuui ment offers. Tickets on Board. ' D. JACKSON, Capt,



I Business Notices. >, /.URIST-MAS CAKES.-Tho under, .gnei i- V. bogs to inform his CusU.mci■_ that he. wil ',- supply RI.AL POUND CAKE at net cost o ingredient* during tlie Christmas season. _ j __ JOHN HALL, Ot-hnhn. OIL AND WATER COLOUI PAINTING. THOS. BALL will have vacarfcles after the ' holidays forseveral Pupils in the above subjects. 1 Studio—Shortland-street. MRS T. E. JONES, Karanguhape Road (Walker's Buildings), wishes to inform the public of Newton and its vicinity that she _ • leaving shortly for Sydney, in consequence of which her entire slock of Drapery Goods, [ Baby Linen, Ladies' Underclothing, _c, will be sold at a great __ritieo to etivct a speedy clear ance. MRS H. FUGATE wishes to inform her friends and the public that, on account of illhealth, she is obliged to give up business, . and is Selling her Stock of Crockery wore, Gloss ! ware, and Kancy Goods uuder Cost Price. Note the address: Mrs H. Fugate, 111, Grey-street. R. WM. GAIU.ICK, late of Sydney and 10, Hobson-strcct North, wishes to inform his friends and the public of Auckland that he has now taken those large nnd spacious premises in Upperi Queen-street known ns the Young Women's Institute. He is going to open it as a First-class Cakk and Restauhant for the inhabitants of Auckland and surrounding district, on the Sydney and Melbourne principle, wherein be hopes to gain a fair patronage by strict attention and civility to hiß customers.— Note the Address: Opposite tho Army and Navy Hotel. AT SHEFFIELD STORE, all kinds of Best Steel Tools, direct from the makers. No Merchant's or Intermediate Profit. ACES—White, Cream, and Coloured, for Dress; "Minecourt," " Ticelle," " Bra bant," and all the New Styles, from Id to 2s 9d yard ; at Tester's, Karangahqpe Road. MOORE begs to inform the residents • of Ponsonby that ho has started as a Tobacconist a few doors from the Ponsonby Club Hotel, and hopes, by keeping all the Best Brands of Tobacco, Cigars, __c, in stock, to merit a share of their patronage. T\rOTTIN(.HAM LACE and Madras __1 Muslin Curtains—newest styles and pat terns—imported direct from manufacturers— from 2b 3d to 25s Gd per pall'.—T-BTKn, Draper, Karangahqpe Road. "AT 0 ~T I C E 1 havo lust received from llothenhfun's Watch Factory _ Uents' BEST QUALITY SILVER ENGLISH HUNTING WATCHES, six holes jewelled. These Watches, made to my own order, are extra heavy eased, and bear the namo ou oval plate F. 11, Lewisson. Each Watch iB accompanied with a guarantee for two years. Price £9 'f.'II. LEWISSON, QU__t_Tl_ET (Opposito Union Bank). piIEAP TIMBER. CHEAP TIMBER. On Salo, very cheap, by the undersigned, a SHIPMENT OF FIRST-CLASS BOARDS- Scantling, Rustioated Weather Boards, Floor ing and Lining. MUST BE SOLD CHEAP, to closo consign ment, E. MITCHELSON _ CO., 19, Queon-Btrcct, Auckland. /.HEAP TIMBER. Wc are Selling good Second-slaßß House building Timber at Bs, and Lining at 5s per 100 feet, and all other descriptions in proportion, according to our reduced Price-list for this month. Shingles, Hou3o Blocks, Posts and Rails at lowest rates. J. and H. SMYTH, Auckland- Waitakerei Sawing and Planing Mill. Mount Eden Railway Station, Igth December, 1883, SPECIAL NOTICE. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT ' SOCIETY, KSTAnUSUKD 18 .9, Tho Society having established an Office of its own in Auckland, under the management of Mr D. J. McLeod. members of tlie Society who havo hitherto been in the habit of paying their premiums, to Mr Alexander Saunders, tho late ; Agent, are requested to pay all premiums due I 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 personal application to Mr McLeod, at tho Society's Olbce. Queen-street, Auckland, or from any of tho Canvassing Agents. By order of the Board, EDWARD LOWE, Resident Sec. Temporary Oflico; Nos. 2 and S* Mercantile Chambers, Auckland; November 1883. JNew X.aw [Partnership. THE UNDERSIGNED bog to announce that they have Commenced Practice in Co-partner ship as BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, In Chambers in Hian-STRKET opposlt Mr W, Atkins Printing Oflico. E. W. BURTON, W. J. NAPIER. Auckland, September 22nd, 1883. INGRAM AND CO., ENGINEERS AND MACHINERY FITTERS. Contractors for Evory Description of Factohy Fitting, Pattern Making, Castings, Turning, Pipe Screwing, &c, &c. All WOODWORK in Connection with Machinery ma«_. Plans Prepared and Estimates Gives*. AGENTS for All Descriptions of AMEHICAN MACHINERY. Lubricating Oils, _o. Qfifteo and Works: CORNER Of Y-CTOKIA AND (X_.UBG-STREETS. Xf E N C I N O. SAM. WHITE'S PRICE MST:- Best Baling Fence of Purii- Posts, Hobart Rails and sft. Hobart Palings, or Sawn Heart Kauri, Otis per chain. Fence as abovo, with Split Kauri (Heart). 60s. Cheap Paling Fonce, good useful fence, 455. Three-rail l'enco, Puriri Posts and Hobart Rails. _7sGd. Samqin Tl-fcrco Rails, _s. Picket Fonccs of every description. Gates, from 7S 6d to 10s each. All kinds Fencing Materials For Sale, at . Lowest Market Prices. ' SAM. WHITE, Fenser, CUSTOMS-STREET EAST (opposite Arnold Hincs & Co.). Boots and Shoes.. IA, . E - 0 _> S N I N G c.' I UARRETT BROS.' WAREHOUSE, Having been Closed for tho last Tvy. . Montliß in consequence of the lato Fl_sE, wo npw have much pleasure in informing pm; customers and the general public that we a;ra NOW QPEN FOR BUSINESS, v;th tub LARGEST STOCK IN NEW ZEALAND, TALCED AT £12,000, . Which will bo Sold at tho following priecs (oi CASH ONLY: . Men's Watertight., own make B,'s'worth 14 ( Men's Bluchers, own make .. .11 worth 9 f Men's Balmorals, own make,. 10 .worth 15 f Men's Shoes, own make .. G 6 worth IS ( i Men's Elastics, p,wn make .. 811 worth 14 ( , Youths' Boots, own make ..46 worth 7 ( Women's Elastics, own make 6 6 worth 11 ( Ladi,cs'Kid E.S., own make .. 5 9 worth 10 I Ladies' Kid E.S., own make .. 6 G worth 12 I • ; Ladles' Kid K.S., own make ..70 worth 13 ( i Ladies' Kid E.S., own make .. 8 li worth 14 ( J Ladies' Evening Shoes.. .. i G worth a C Ladies' Evening Shoes.. .. 5 6 worth 10 _ ■ Ladies' Walking Shoes.. .. 7 6 worth 14 fJ i Ladies' Boat Evening Shoes ; .. 8 . worth v (! Children's Boots , I 3 worth 2 li Children. Boots 1 6 worth 3 G ; Children's Shoes .. ... tII worth 4 o - Ladies' Best Whit? .ME. ... 8 6 worth 10 13 ; Ladles' Button Boots .. .. 10 6 worth IB 0 > Children'- B.uttou Boots from Haifa-Crown. S3? Space will not permit us to give a list of all our prices, but wo guarantee all other Goods at equally low prioes. GARRETT BROTHERS, TANNERS, CURRIERS, WOC-t, MERCHANTS, LEATHER AND BOO?,' XAKL'FACVURKItg AND IMPORTER*. Tannery and Works. Avondalc. FACTORY AND WAREHOUSE, WAKE FIELD-STREET, AUCKLAND; AKD at Nameb, Gisborne, New Plymouth and Wah-awa. Money. T,l i\ T0 £10>°°° LENT an Building __-_. -- Society principles, or on other term. to suit borrowers. Allotments bought and Houses built on Weekly Payment System Mortgages a"d Loom negotiated. See List of • Properties for Bale on 4th page.. Six por cenL allowed on money deposited lor invetrt___._ C- Williamson, Land, Estate, and __nai_S_ Ant* and Vainer,.



t-Vrso-.t-I. "iVfISS AN'NIK CALLAGHAN.—A 'let- j _.T jL_ ter for ymi at Star office. I B i" Doctor YV ilkiiui «_u jii.cliwe »«_ a _L Pamphlet as mine on the Cure _ Da__MM, or show one to every -ix of my genuine tosli nmniols, 1 will jiai ii to any institution he may name.—T. U. dlunuufonl. 290. Queso-street. Pamphlets free/ Lust aud Found. STRAYED iuto my Paddock, on Dec. 13, 1 Bay Draught Horse, 2 white fore feet, newly shod; also a Dark Brown Colt, unshod, white star on forehead, 1 white hind foot, Owner can have tho samo by paying expenses. ■ —Apply J. Loomb, Panmurre Hotel 11.0UND, half-bred Gordon Setter; col- J_J lar ;">", Mount Eden Owner can have same on paving expenses to Wm. Donlan, Greyhound Hole). OUND, a Centre-board Whaleboat; nearly new. L'lft Gins, long; painted white. Owner can have tlie same by paying expenses. —Apply to George Ward, Cabbage Bay. STRAYED from Mechanic's Hay, one Bright Bay Pony, without shoes.—Apply J. Gilmoie. Auckland Fibre Manufacturing Company, Stanley-street. % Harbour Board Notices. - *! A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDERS FOR OFFICES. QUEEN-STREET WHARF. Harbour Board Oflico, Auckland, 13th December, 1883. Tenders will be received at this oflico until MONDAY, tlie _tli inst., at Noon, for Erection of Oflieos on Ferry T, Queen-street Wharf, in terms of plans and specifications tobesoenat the.Engineer's Olllce. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accented. Tenders to bo en dorsed, " Tender for Olllees." C. B. STONE, Chairman. Auctions. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS ! j, CHRISTMAS PRESENTS ! B GRAND CRYSTAL GLASS ORNAM MENTS, BOHEMIAN VASES, JARS, FLOWER HOLDERS, _c, &0., &c. GABRIEL LEWIS HAS received instructions te sell at his Rooms, on the above date, at 11 o'clock, 2 CASES GRAND CRYSTAL GLASS ORNAMENTS 5 CASES HANDSOME BOHEMIAN ABASES 5 HHDS UNIQUE CHINA VASES, OR NAMENTS, FLOWER STANDS, See., _c„ _c Without Reserve. The Auctioneer calls special attention to the above styles and designs, never seen in Auck land before. TUESDAY. DECEMBER 18. TASMANIA!* GROUND BARK. G. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auotion at his Fort-street Store, on TUESDAY, De: comber 18th, 139 RAGS GROUND BARK. Terms at Sale. TUESDAY, NOON. CHRISTMAS SALE. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE _ EFFCTS, 2 GOOD PIANOS, PLATEDWARE, WALTHAM GOLD WATCHES, VENETIAN BLINDS, CUTLERY, GLASS AND EARTHENWARE, bo. Important to Persons Furnishing. R. ARTHUR HAS boon favoured with instructions to sell by public auction at iis Mart, Queen-street, on Tuesday next, at 12 o'clock noon (On Account of the Large Quantity to be disposed of, and for tlie convenience of purchasers, the Snlo will be con ducted in the front part of the lirst floor). AN ENGLISH DRAWING-ROOM SUITE, walnut frame, velvet pile cover; other Suites of various styles, Mottled Kuurl Sofa, Cheffoniers. Loo and Other Tables, Cane and Other Chairs. ■ Carpots. Hearth Rugs. Fenders, Fire Irons, Cur tains, Wool Mats, Mangle, Sewing Maehinc, Fancy Tables, n Handsomo China Tea and Coffee Service. Handsome Solid Silver CaJcn Basket, Plated Ware, Cutlery, Glass, and Earthenware, Handsomo Massivo Four-post Iron Bedstead, Iron and Wood Bedsteads, As sorted Mattrosses, Palliasses, Pillows, Chests of Drawers. Looking Glasses, Toilet Tables, Wash stands, Toilet Sots, Matting, Oilcloth, Lawn Mower, &c. An Assortment of New Venetian Blinds, an assortment of New Looking Glasses, a Superior Gent's Gold Waltbam Watch, a Goed jsilver- Watch and Chain, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, .'■" At Noon. HOBSON-STREET. HOUSE to bo Remote, before and of February next, o\>{Oß_e Mr Waddel's Bakery. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. AT ARTHUTfS MART. WEDNESDAY, NOON. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. WATCHES, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND PLATEDWARE, FANCY GOODS, *_~__ .j-/;"".'. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions to-' I * ' hold a Sale of Superior Seasonablo J« wel- I lcry, &c, suitablo for Christmas and New Year Presents, at liiu Mart, Qucon-etroet, on Wednes day next, at the Circular Counter, First Floor, atl2 o'clock noon, THIRTY GOLD anb SILVER WATCHES, a Well-assorted Lot, suitable far AU Classes. Gold nnd Silver Chains, Necklets aad Lockets; Brooches, Earrings. Diamond Rings, Rinds, Links.Green siane Pendan _,Dre_ R_gs,K _per and Wedding Rings, Bracelets, Geld Alberts. Silver Cups, a Handsomo Solid SHyer Cake Boskot, Jot Broocheß and Earrings, _«., tee. Field and Opera Glasses, Timopioees, Clocks, Concertinas, Albums, Window Blinds, Soeat Bottles, Fancy Soaps, Abli Trays, Manilla Kits (assorted). Terms Cajjfc. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1 p.m_ TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. . .'' brb; MOUNT EDEN AND MOUNT ROSKILL TOLLS. R. ARTHUR HAS boea favoured with instructions to sell by publicaucUoTHathisMart, Queen street,on Friday,December2Bth, at one «?olock P-m.* -,Th. __. HT T_ COLLECT TOLLS at the . i Mount EdCH and Mount Roskill Toll. IN CONSEQUENCE OF j^T-EWMARKET SALE DAY «\_J_NS ON CHRISTMAS DAY There will bo NO SALE, bat a SUPPLEMENTARY CHRISTMAS MAJUCBT Will bo held on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22- HUNT-ER _ NOLAN. ! TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18. JUNCTION YARDS. CHRISTMAS MARKET. "jmOR SALE, on Tuesday next,. ISO FAT OXEN, from Sandhills, One Trco Hill, Hawera, and Waikato , • :•! 7.00 FAT SHEEP '■•'.' ■ 150 FAT LAMBS 20 FAT PIGS.