CITY COUNCIL.

Ordinary Business Meeting. The weekly meeting of the City Council was held last evening. There were present: His Worship the Mayor, Mr J. M. Clark (in the chair), Councillors Masofield, Burns, La Roche, Phillippa, Fleming, Harper, Montague, Aickin, Thompson, Waddcl, Crowther, Devore, Field, Stevenson,Garratt, George Mackechnie. Waterview. — Samuel Coombes wrote requesting the Council to form and make Wolaeley-street or road on the avenue through his property at Waterview, Pon sonby, forthwith, as it was his intention to sell the property shortly. The writer added that the Council had in hand the sum of £180, which was the total liability agreed upon to be paid by him as his total liability in respect of making the road, and which suni the Council had held for upwards of twelve months.—The Engineer recommended that the levels of Marino Parade and other roads should be taken beforo any cutting is done.—ln reply to the Mayor, the Engineer said it would be some time beforo the levels would be taken, un less he took Jervoia Road and Marine Parade first. In the ordinary course it would take four or five months before he could get to these streets. —Replying to a question, the Engineer said the prosecution of this work at once would cause a cessa tion of other work in the office, although it would not interfere with work outside.— On the casting vote o£ the Mayor, it was agreed that the levels be taken at once.—A further motion by Cr. Garratt, 'that the work be done by a special staff, wits lost, and it waa agreed, on Cr. Thompson's mo tion, that the levels be taken by the Pon sonby staff, and that the work be not allowed to interfere with the work boing done by the Karangahape staff. Grafton Road. — George Smith com plained of the damage being done to his property by the storm-water from Grafton Road down Domain Road.—Referred to the Streote Committee. Wellesi.ey-street.—G. Crocker applied for permission to erect a lamp across the footpath over his promises in Wellesley street. —Granted. Verandah.—Samuel Coombes wrote in reference to his not having complied with demand re alteration of verandah over his shop, late Cosgrave's, stating that it was his intention when the internal alterations are completed to remove the present veran dah and erect a new one. The necessary alterations would then be made.—Action was deferred for a month to give time for the required alteration. Burleiqu-street. —J. Rasmußsen ap plied to the Council to pay half the cost of a, dividing fe.nco ou the Kyber Pass reservoir property. —The request waa re ferred to the Streets Committee. Abbatoirs. — Stewart L. Knight, slaughterman, applied for private house accommodation at the abbatoirs.—Referred to the Endowment Committee. Permit.—Smith and Wooler, contractors, asked for permit to add six feet seven inches to corrugated iron building used as a dining room, without chimney, at the back of the Wharf Hotel.—On the recommendation of the Engineer, the permit was refused. Patent Stone.—E. W. Glover wrote ad vising stone shipped by the Rotorua.—The Engineer said this was patent stone for pav ing. One hundred yards was to hand, and part of it would bo laid between Fort and Custom-house streets.—Received. Fence.—Devore and Coopor wrote stat ing the willingness of Mr Joynt to agree to tho proposals re erection of fence, provided that the fence in question be in accordance with the specifications submitted.—Tho Engineer said the fence applied for by Mr Joynt was more oxponsive than the one agreed to by the Council.—The question was deferred, the Engineer to report on the additional cost. Patte-son-street.— R. McCabe forwarded plans of shop, dwelling, and factory, to be erected in Patteson-street, Freeman's Bay, and requested approval. The total value of buildings to be erected was £370, —The plans were approved. Standing Orders.—The standing orders were suspended, and the order of business altorod to allow objectors to levels in Grafton and Karangahapo Wards to bo heard, intervening business being thus deferred. Proposed New Hotel.—Messrs Mahonoy and Son, on behalf of Mr Seccombo, sub mitted for tho consideration of the Council drawings of a three-storey hotel, exclusive of basement storey, which ho proposed to build at tho corner of Wellesley and Albert streets, if the Council permit him to shift the present wooden building back to tho lane.—The Engineer reportod that it would bo preferable to have the new building as proposed with tho present one back than to add to the existing hotel.—The application was granted, it being explained that tho old building would bo no. part of the old hotel, Permit for Stable.—H. G. Seth Smith, Resident Magistrate, applied for permission to erect a stable for his horse adjoining the present phod on tho south side of the Court fioußO. Tiip proposed shed would bo wooden frame, covered by corrugated iron, 12 by 10 feet, —Referred to tho Legal Committee, Ponsonby Wharf ArrKOAcn.— Andrew Stewart and other residents of Ponsonby drew attention to the fact that the new wharf at Homo Bay is now finished, and that Milton and Waitangi-streets, which form tho approaches to it, are not mado, and are wholly impassablo to tho public. Tlioy, thorofore, asked that tho" streets in question bo cleared and formed.—Referred to the Streets Committee Nbw Boaruixo-housk.—Henry G. Wado submitted the foundation plans for a build ing to bo erected on allotment 13, Market Reserve, for Mr Thomas Blister, the lessee, and requested that a permit for the same be issued. The contract for founda tions to street levels would bo about £500. —The Engineer thought the plans should only bo approved conditionally, «,«., pro-, vidod thoy arp suitably for the pjqposed superstructure. It would, ho said, have been more satisfactory if the complete drawings had been forwarded.—The sug gestion of the Engineer was ordered to bo carried into effect. Emilt Place Works,---Tha following letter from St. Paul's Vestry was road :— «Sir,-4am instructed by the Committee of St. Paul s to acknowledge the receipt of your lotter of the 9th inst., in which you state that the City Council object to the last plause of the resolution of St, Paul's parishioners, viz., 'that any alteration in the building to bo made by mutual con sent.' The Committeo withdraw that clause. The matter now, in the opinion of the Committee, stands thus : Tha,t the City Council remove thf> present building, cut do\vn gjireets anp] church land, o.rid rfl-.orect build ing yith fittings complete as they now are, durjng progress of work to provide a place, for St. Paul's parishioners to conduct public worship in, free of any expense to tho parish.—l have, &c, Alfred Asiiton. Secretary St. Paul's."—The Council agreed, on the motion of the Mayor, to the condi tions as submitted, on tho understanding that the Harbour Board and Freezing Com pany also agree ; that those two bodies be advised accordingly, and that the Legal Committee be requested to draw up any agreement that may be required. PONDRETTK MANURE.—J, A. WilsOll, On behalf of tho New iSealand Manure and Chemical Company, wrote stating that by the aid of White Island gypsum the Com' pany ppuld convert the * nightsoil into rigndFetfe nianuro, samples of which were shown, and approved at the Jate Agricultural meeting. The Company desired shortly, when funds permitted, "to commence tlie industry of pondrette manufacture at a depot an the shores of tho Waitemata, if it can obtain the njghtsoil delivered grails intp barges at tho west side of Freeman's Bay, provided also tlfat the Corporation supply four barges and a steam launch. This would abolish the nuisance of depdts and would reduce the cost of collecting. The Council would also have to provide a shipping wharf atFreeman's Bay.—Referred to the Legal Committee. Western Springs Purchase.—A lengthy discussion on a proposal to pay £13,000 for proporty adjoining the Western Springs is fully reported elsowhero Turkish BATHS-Cr. Phillipps inquired from the Engineer if ho was aware that tho approach to the rear of tho Turkiah Baths and other properties was- now entirely closed through huildings going up.—The M^lneor replied in the affirmative and said when the matter was under consideration r S, IW ?sM *f iab this Part of tho road Should be filled in to tho Queen-street levels and sloped off. This would be done when the walls wore high enough. BE.RKHFORD House. — Replying to Cr. Montague, tho Engineer said a permit had been granted to Mr Connolly for the re moval of a. house through Pitt and Hobson streeto-'-Cr, Montague said tho street was being torn- up by crowbars used in the ppeyation, Stoeetb CoMMiTTEE.^-Thls Committee recommended:—(l) Petition from resi dents of Gundry-street re repairs, &c: Pliat the temporary work, as recommended by the City Engineer, be done at a cost not axcoeding £6. (2) Petition from residents Auburn-street re lamp : That a lamp be jrected at the bottom of Auburn-street and Sool Road. (3) Letter from Chairman

Newton Road Board re cutting of gorse off roads : That Council undertake clearing gorse opposite their property when the Highway Board take steps to have same effectually clone on tho opposite side. (4) Memo, from Building Surveyor re public halls—re St. James's Hall : That no altera tions aro needed, the means of exit being easy, and that a license be granted. (5) Re Cook-street Hall: That outward doors be fastened back and kept open during public meetings and assemblies. (6) lie Young Mon's Christian Association Rooms : That owing to the exit being narrow, the door open outwards. (7) Letter from F. Cherry re ventilator, Temperance Hall: That license be granted, the hall having one ventilator and eight windows. (8) Letter from W. G. Connolly re cutting Victoria Lane : That the sum of £10 be offered to Mr Connolly (without prejudice), ho to make the necessary alterations to his workshop in Nelson-street. (9) Petition from E. .Teffcoat and others re drainage, Sheridan-streeet: That City Engineer be instructed to prepare plans and specifica tions for main sewer to bo constructed in Lower Hepburn-street.—The report was adopted. Lkoal Committee.—This Committee re commended : (1) Opinion of solicitor (T. Cottor) re right-of-way, Flood v. Cochrana : Committee cannot advise the Council to take any action, and that Mr Flood be in formed that he has his remedy for any private injury ho may sustain. (2) Petition of residents in Dock and Duke-streets re dust cart: Committee recommend that these streets bo included in the list of streets in tho now contract at tho end of the year. (3) Letter from Remuera Road Board re refund of conditional license fee (108): Committee cannot recommend the refund. (4) Draft by-law submitted re bicycles, tricycles, iSrc.: That same be advertised for consideration in the ordinary manner. ('>) Memo from City Engineer re salt - water baths ex tension : That the extension of the present salt water baths as proposed (plan sub mitted) be approved (prior application being made for permit to tho Harbour Board); the use of the new portion constituting a bath for boys, etc. Plans, etc., for fresh water baths are in course of preparation. (6) Memo, from Librarian rejrequisition: Com mittee request authority for six new table covers for library.—Tho report was adopted. Symonds-street.—Tenders were opened for kerbing and channelling as follows : — Kirby, £2,140; A. McGwire, £2,800; Elias Pascoo, £3,386.—1t was proposed that Mr Kirby's tender be accepted.—ln answer to Cr. Garratt, the Engineer said Mr Kirby's contracts gave more trouble in the matter of supervision than others. He was not giving the attention to the present contract that he might give, and Ms holding two contracts would make matters worse. The Engineer's estimate was £1,800. —An amendment that fresh tenders be called was lost, and Mr Kirby's tender was accepted. Wynyard-street. — Tenders for drain age works were received as follows :—John Brown (accepted), £750; L. Bourke and Co., £925 ;J. Kirby and W. Murphy, £923 j Conlon and Kegan, £971; Elias Pascoe, i' 1,055; Alexander Archibald, £1,077 ; Allan McGuire, £I,lls.—The Engineer's estimate was £940. Hakoreaves and Greenwood-streets.— Tenders were opened for these works as follows -.—John Irwin (accepted), £89 ; L. Bourke and Co., £89; John Brown, t'97) Alexander Archibald, £1GO; Millington, £207.—Th0 Engineer's estimate was £100. —Cr. Garratt asked if a contractors de faulters' list was kept, and the Engineer re> plied^in the affirmative. Cr. Garratt then drew attention to the fact that the present holder of a contract was fooling the Council by working as sub-contactor in another contrac|j| and neglecting his own. Qceen-street. —-The Engineer recom mended that as the paving stones on the east side of Queen-street between Customs street and Fort-street are getting much worn, and as tho new buildings on the block are now completed, that new twelve inch kerbs be laid down, tho flag stones lifted, and footway asphalted. The Coun cil had 1,000 feet of these kerbs in stock, and it would require 400 feet for this block. He also recommended that the channel be con creted.—Recommendations adopted, HoFETOWIf-STREET ENDOWMENTS. —The Engineer recommended that when the houses nro sold and removed off the endow ment block bounded by Karangahape and Ponaonby Roads, Howe-street and Hope town-street, the levels of the new streets authorised in this block be taken, and that the work of formation be made at the same time as Hopetown-street. This was de sirable, as the earth from these streets would bo required for tho embankment in Hopetown-street.—Agreed to. Stone Breaker.—The Engineer reported that Mr Swanson had received, a telegram from Wellington stating that the gaoler at Mount Eden had boen instructed to hand over a stone-breaker whenever applied for, It was to bo lent to the Corporation till they got their own out. He asked authority to utilise tho two-acre sjto granted.— Agreed to, JiEVELs.—The Engineer reported that drawings and specifications are submitte.4 for formation of Karangahape R.aad from Symonds.-street to -Pitt-street. Also, per manent levels fo,r approval for Lincoln and Vermont-streets, Pbnsonby Ward. He In. tended going out to the new cemetery site on Saturday next to arrange for » series of levels over the ground. Ho found that the site handed over is 188 acres, instead of 100 acres as at first supposed. Kyber Pass Levels. — Two objections wero received—from Messrs Downey and. Moody. Both objections wore heard, and Mr Moody also opposed the elevenTfcet c,^.; ting in Burleigh-strcet.— r Mr Batgor was also heard on p.ahalf of St. Sepulchre's vestry, a.nd explained the cutting would be ] 1 feet In depth, within 6 feet of the spire of the church, which was 125 feet high, and would be endangered ; besides, which access would bo cut off. They did not object to puhjip improvements, but ob jected to, having to pay for it. they would prefer having no cutting at all, but if some cutting should be made, they wished, it to bo as little ns possible, They did- not wish their property endangered", or that they should bo put tp ex pense in improving i*. — Mr Simpson supported the putting, and said, the majority of' the residents wero in favour of it.— Eventually, on tho motion of Cr. La Roche, tho plan was referred back to tho Engineer to report on the proposed modification,, Other Levels.—The levels of "Mount Eden Road, Auburn-street," Nugent-street, and Qthpr thoroughfares were fixed as advertised. Somerset Place.—Cr. PhUUpps pre ; sonted a petition faim tho residents of Somerset Plao.e, oft Howe-street, praying that the street be kerbed and channelled^ a,nd a culvert formed at the approach to ' permit of wheeled trafi|o.-R.eceived, and 1 referred to the Streets Committee. Fire Alarms, — Cr. George moved, " That the Engineer be instructed to ascer tain the number of fire alarms that are re quired in the new wards, and that they be obtained and put in position without delay." —The mover adopted a suggestion mado, and the matter was referred to the I<egai Committee. Hoarding.—Cr. Montague moved, "That no extension of % permit for hoarding in any of tl<o principal streets be issued prior ti reference, report, and authority from the Council."—The motion was carried. The rough minutes wore read ovev, and the Council adjourned at 11.30 p.m.

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11| Ancttons. I 1 ! MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26. \'Zl ENGLISH-MADE FURNITURE. V 1 ENGLISH-MADE FURNITURE. \'..} Now Landed, ox Ganymede. [ 'i GABRIEL LEWIS f 1 IFtTAS received instructions to sell, at his 51 'M .IA Rooms' on above date, at 11 o'clock, [ i CV7 CASES OF ENGLISH-MADE ?4 *• FURNITURE, as under— ■I Wi SUITES in Leather, Crimson, and Blue ill si B Velvet — Gold Tapestry, Horssehair; I Walnut Loo Tables, Jibonisod Brackets, |i Occasional Chairs, Foot Stools, Com- Wmk modes. Handsome Glass Rack, Chef •jm foniers (various sizes), Marble Wash f stands, Duchess Sets, Centre Tables, - fjfl Gipsy Tables, Hall Stands, Dining I \ Tables, Whatnots, Rutland Easy Chairs ■I •: Albert Chairs, Couches (only), Toilet 1| | Glasses £ j &0.. &C., &C. <■ 1 Also, I j PARYIAN MARBLE FIGURES, Majo i ?|: 1 llca Ware, Ornaments, Garden Stands f &c., &c., &c' i ~ TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, y I . At 12 o'clock. i 1 By Order of tho Mortgage c. II * GABRIEL LEWIS i3! V "TJfAS received instructions to sell, at his jpj J[j_ Rooms, on above date, at 12 o'clock noon, *f ALL THAT PIECE AND PARCEL OF »f I LAND In the Parish of Pupuke, County i »j of Mongonui, boine North-westprn por ,' 1 , tion of Allotment No. 6", South-eastern | portion of Allotment No. 60, North j.-.',st.j western portion of Allotment 61, contain r § I ing 120 acres. |li WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5. IH THE HAYMARKET. If QBC.OND ■tTn'OOL gALE. 11|| Will be held on the above date, 111 AT 12 O'CLOCK. fly IMMEDIATE STORAGE AVAILABLE. ||P Woolpacks supplied hi any quantity. |P AIFRED BUCKLAND. 11l THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, lil At 1 o'clock. ill ThE REMUERA CATTLE SALE. H "TVAIRY COWS, FAT AND STORE lU U CATTLE I il FAT SHEEP, LAMBS, and PIGS. 11l ALFRED BUCKLAND. |i| /COUNTRY CATTLE SALES. iwl Papakura—Wednesday, November 28. P|j ALFRED BUCKLAND. |Jfj TUESDAYS. |i| THE HAYMARKET. lijp i;CJALB OF WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, I H-tS O HIDES, and TALLOW, each TUESDAY, at ti o'clock. jm"i- ALFRED BUCKLAND 1| THE HAYMARKET. ill* T3EGULAR SALES OF HAY AND fM'"- XV STRAW !|| EACH TUESDAY AND FRIDAY, p| Atllo'olook. ||v; ALFRED BTJCKLAND. ;|i' MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26. DURHAM YARDS. Til IRST WOOL SALE | .... - OF J THIS SEASON ' ; Will he held in above Yards ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20. ! Vendors will kindly forward their : entries on or beforo Friday, 16th November. 1 HUNTER & NOLAN. | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27. JUNCTION YARDS. • gnOR SALE, at,the Junction Yards, on ' ' Jj Tuesday next, i: 163 Fat Oxen, froitf Sandhills, Waitara, Wai ; kato, and neighbourhood 1 700 Fat Sheep - ' 70 Fat Lambs ■ Dairy Cows, Store Cattle, etc. | HUNTER & NOLAN. I DURHAM YARDS. IjlOR SALE, at the Durham Yards, !. " every Tuesday, at XI o'clock,. i HIDES, TALLOW, WOOL, and SKINS. , HUNTER & NOLAN. j SPECIAL SALE OF HORSES It . AT OHAUPO On TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27. "i'^niHE undersigned has received instruc ,: X tions from Messrs M. and P h Coohrane fp (who.are giving up contract work'to sell, at - Ohaupo, on above date, ; Without Reserve, I S STAUNCH DRAUGHT HORSES, used to I * all work 5 Waggon and Light Harness Horses ' ,! 1 Handsome Draught Geldhig (roan), 5 years : old. and staunch "6 Staunch Horses, used to work in shafts, from 3 to 6 years old 5 Strong Hacks in good condition, young and "j'i '~;■;■•■. SOUMd f;- Also, H Double and Single-furrow Ploughs Scarifier, Dray, Lot Harness, te \ 3. S: BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1883. II SIX-ROOMED HOUSE AND LARGE ALLOTMENT, ST, MARY'S ROAD, PONSONBY. , R. C. GREENWOOD .-'••.i|AS received instructions to sell by | I auction, at his Mart, 129, Queen-street, on Wednesday, November 28, at 12 noon, A REALLY GOOD SIX-ROOMED HOUSE, >; together with all necessary out-buildings (gas ■'and water laid en), and Allotment, 73 feet froat ■ age to St Mary's Road, Ponaonby, by a depth of ,i 180 feet to the sea, having a beautiful view of the harbour. <"'■' ■ This is a very rare opportunity of acquiring a ;;; good freehold within tbo oity, and having all the advantages of a marine and suburban residence. ~ , . • Also, at the some time and plwse, ' SMALL i'ARM SECTIONS, \fAIKOMITI, & to 10 acres each, being Lots 1, 2,3,4, and S of a Subdivision of Section 263, Parish of Waikomiti. ,':KeaUy flrst-clasj land, suitable for orchards, gardens, &c, &o. Lots flagged near the Waiko '■' niitiHotel. TitM—Crown Grant ». fi. GBLLION.] - [J. CBAIO, JB, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5. • SUBURBAN SECTIONS S f ': BETWEEN j| WAIORONGOiSiIAI AND TE AROHA. 3 ELIGIBLE VBXA AND BUSINESS • GRAZING PADDOCKS. D. R. GELIION & CO., FAVOURED with instructions from Chita. S. Stafford, Esq., will sell byauo- JlJ'ja ~ tion, at the PuWio Hall, Te Aroha, on above |i|i VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PRO II It PERTY, Bltuated between the Goldflelds Town- IS SI ehlpof Walorongomai and Te Aroha,now being ilB IS cot ttp in Sections of l Acre each, and Business 8| Allotmeuta (trontinK main County road) ofjl IMU Acre each. Tlio poaltioa ofthla property isun -IUI{ Burpaasea In tho tlotalty of the Aroha, being Hit *~wi^a lew Mtomtee walk ot either Township, I and commanding a Panoramic Vlfj-w «f thn IMil Plrongia BapßOß,MatamataEstate,Bi^fc^i jM »'J'oAter'B settlement, and th© Thaiuea VaUoy. is I To Speculators, Miners, and others, this offata IHB I an unequalled opportunity for investment. |»|| Tha term of lease is about 19 years, and the Hit be'had from the Auctioneers;



Auctions. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, At 11 o'clock a.m, TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, AT MESSRS POTTER AND CO.'S, DURHAM-STREET, Ex Sinr Ganymede, jt.om London. wry packages of general 4 4 MERCHANDISE, consisting of- Fireproof Safes, Travelling Trunks, Cash Boxes, Cutlery ~ Cooking Stoves, Gauze Dish Covers, Knife Baskets, Hatchets Coal Vases, Galvanized Buckets, Lamps, Carriage Lamps Brushware, Combs, Turkey Sponges, Musical Instruments _ Musical Albums, Clocks and watches, Spectacles, Opera and Field Glasses Glassware and China-ware, Stationery, Toys (assorted cases) . Pictures (Oil Paintings, Oleographs, &c.) Fancy Goods, &c, &c Tho attention of the Trade is particularly called to this Sale, as every Lino will be sold without reserve. Goods will be on view on Saturday next and on tho Morning of the Sale. R. ARTHUR, Salesman and Auctioneer. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, At 11 o'clock. GREAT SALE OF PIANOS. GERMAN, FRENCH, AND ENGLISH. B. TONKS & CO. TTAVE received instructions to sell on Wednesday, Novembor 28, at 11 o'clock, A i\ PIANOS, in Walnut, Rosewood, Black and Gold, Upright Grand, Overstrung, Iron Frames, by tho following celobrated makore :— LIPP & SOHN, COHL. IVORY, ASCHERBERG, GKHERT & HERTZ, KUP, SCILEUZ FENRICH, NEUFIELD, NEUMEYER, SIMON, RALPH, ALLISON & SONS, KIRKMANS, MARTINI, RENNISOH, AUCHER, ROSENER, BORD, &C., Sec., &c. W. 8. COOHRANEj [JAS. DAORE MONDAY, DECEMBER 3. BY ORDER OF THE GENERAL CHURCH TRUST. ALLOTMENTS, MANUKAU ROAD, ST. GEORGE'S BAY ROAD, AND ST. STEPHEN'S ROAD. TO BE LEASED FOR CO YEARS. AT THE NEW MART, QUEEN-STREET. THE subscribers have received instruc tions to lease, by public auction, at their New Mart, Queon-stroet (alongside the Union Bank), on Monday, December 3, at 12 o'clock, for a term of CO years, THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES IN PARNELL, viz :- CORNER OF MANUKAU ROAD AND ST. GEORGE'S BAY ROAD.-Two Al lotments (immediately opposite Bishops court) having frontages of 124 foot and 71 foet, respectively, to Manukau Road and St George's Bay Road, for. tho erection of shops or dwelling-houses. ST. STEPHEN'S ROADJopposlto the resi dence of B. Ireland, Esq).—Three Allot ments, having frontages of 81 feet each to St. Stephen's Road (for tho erection of dwelling^ousos). MANUKAU ROAD (between residenco of A. G. Horton. Esq., and the Grammar School-house), THREE ALLOTMENTS having frontages of 82 feet each to tho Manukau Road (for the orection of dwelling-houses.) Plans and conditions of Leasing can bo soon at tho Offlco of SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W. S. COCHRANE.] [JAS. DAOItE,] PRELIMINARY NOTICE. "OENTONVILLE, Ttf'ORTHCOTE. THE PROPERTY OF MAJOR BENTON IS NOW BEING SURVEYED AND SUB DIVIDED AND WILL BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION EARLY IN DECEMBER. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. Coaches. ■\TOTICA- REDUCED FARES TO _Ll WAIWERA HOT SPRINGS.-A Royal Mail Coach leaves Devonport, North Shore every Monday, Wednesday; and Friday, on ar rival Of the 9a.m. Boatfrom Auckland, arriving at Walwera at 3.30 p.m.; returning from Wal wera every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 8.30 a.m., arriving at Devonport at 2.30 p.m. calling at Lake Takapuna, Lucas Creek, Dairy Flat, Wade, and Orewa. All Parcels sent over to Devonport by the 9 a.m. boat will bo punctu ally attended to, and' Parcels, Orders, Messages, etc., left at Mr Peel's offlee, Victoria Road, where the Coach passes, will be taken on and delivered at a small cost. Single Fare to Wai wera, 8s; or Roturn, 15s. Dairy Flat, 4s.—Jab. Dodd, Proprietor. mELEPHONE LINE OF COACHES. NORTH SHORE AND LAKE TAKAPUNA. TIME TABLE: Leave Post-office, Devonport, at 9.30 a.m, and 4.20 p.m. Leave Takapuna School-house at 10.30 a.m. and 5.15 p,m, Sundays—From Post-offlce at 10,20 a.m. and 3 p.m.; from Takapuna at 11.30 a.m. and 5 p.m. F. J. QUICK. Proprietor. HOLLIS AND BROUGH'S LINE Oh" COACHES. Leave Auckland Leave Onehunga 9.0 a.m. 7.3;) *.m. . 45.9 a.m. P.O a.m. 10.H0 a.m. C.30 a.m. 11.0 a.m. . H.O /.i.m. '2.'5 p.m. g 9.45 a.m. 1.0 p.m. . ln.3o;ii.m. 2.0 p.m. .2 11.15 a.ra. ■ 2.45 p.m. % - 12.1a p.m. 3.15 p.m, .$ 1.0. p.m. in p.m. S3' 1.30 p.m. 4.30 p,m «g 2,30 p.m. 6.0 p.m. £ w 3,15 p.m. 6.0 p.m. fc i.O. p.m. T.Op.m, . sfK s^Bo p.m. Monday, 11p.m. Hp Monday, 6. p.m. Saturday, 10 and Hh Saturdays, 6.0 p.m. Up.m. S3 §.30 p.m. Sundays: «ow Suhdays: 10.0 a.m. . 8,30 a.m. 2.0 p.m. \ 11.30 a.m. 8.0 p.m. 4.0 p.m. Coaghfis for Special Trips, Brakes, Buggies, and tSaddla Horses for hire, at Manukau Stables, Lower Queen-street, Onehunga. HOLLIS & EROUGH, Proprietors. TDAINBRIDGE'S TIME TABLE. From U.NJON Bank—22 minutos past tho hour and 23 minutes to tho hour. From The Three Lamps—7 minuteß to the hour, and every hour. Night Trips from Tow—H>agt 8, i-past 9, h-Tmat 10, juid i-past 11. From Timpß Lamps— 8,9,10,11. From Union BAjnr xo Shejxy Beami—7 minutes past 9,7 minutes past 11,7 minutes past 2,7 minutes past i, 7 minutes past 5, 23 minutes past 6, and 37 minutos past 7, ! From Sujsm-v Bjacn-8,30 a.m., 8,15 a.m., 10.30 a.m., 1.30 p.m., 3.30 p.m.. 4,30 p.m., and 7.15 p.m. SATURDAYS FROM BHBLLY BEACH—B,BO a,m. 8.45 a.m., 10.30 a.m., 12.30 p.m. From Union Bank—9.7 a.m.. 11.7 a.m.. and 1.7 p.m. nnELEGRAPH LINE OF COACHES. LIVERY ANITiAIT STABLES. KlßKWoon and Lake-streets, Cambridge, Waikato. New Zealand. W. K. CARTER, Proprietor. W. K. C. begs to return his sincere thanks to hi« numerous Irieiids and the public generally for the liberal support ho has received since commencing business; and has to inform them ihat in order to meet the requirements of this rapidly advancing district, he has added large and commodious additions to his premises, which are second to none in New Zealand. Tourists for the Hot Lake Country sup plied -with Saddle Horses and Buggies on the wimtest notice; also. Experienced Guides and Wjgful drivers. - fi'JSlJ'gif'yipd Saddle Horses always on hire. I KtStfSa u£^ B£? ro Ol" otherwise punctually i CanrtwidKo. oototior B^lßß3. i



Ironmongery* T. & S. MORRIN & CO. (LIMITED). FURNISHING IRONMONGERS, Queen and High Streets. KEROSINE COOKING STOVES. The above Kerosine Cooking Stove? are highly recommended for their Efficiency and Economy. A most desirable article during the Sum mor months, saving the heat and trouble connected with ordinary fires. Sizea In Stock suitable for largo or small families, guaranteed to cook in a thoroughly satis factory manner, without smoko or smell, and at a cheaper rato than can bo done by gas, coal, or wood. ELECTRO-PLATED WARE. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. NEW YEAR PRESENTS. BIRTHDAY PRESENTS. T. & S. M. $ CO. (Limited) would direct special attention at this timo to thoir vory extensivo Stock of ELECTRO-PLATED WARE, comprising beautiful designs in TEA and 60FFEE SERVICES. Eloetro-platod Trays and Salvors Spirit Stands, with richly Cut-Gloea Bottles Handsome Claret Jugs A largo variety of highly Oroamontal Vases, suitable for Flowers Mantel Shelf Ornaments, &c, &c. E.P. Biscuit Boxes Biscuit Jars, in boautiful colours E.P. Cruet Frarces, 3, 4, 5, and C Glasses E,P. Breakfast Cruets, .in Crystal and Ornamented China Butter Dishes, Butter Cooler* Butter Knives, Jelly Dishes Marmalade Jars Egg Frames, 3, 4, 5, and 6 Cup» Egg and Toast Frames Elegant Afternoon Tea Sets Sardine Boxes, E.P. Salts and Peppers Napkin Rings, in great variety Toast Racks Egg Steamers, Card Trays Sugar and Cream Stands Nickle Frames and Forks Dessert Knives and Forks, in cases CUPS* CUPS* CUPS! PRESENTATION CUPS i A Beautiful selection of Cups, suitable for Sports, Regattas, &c, &c. SPOONS and FORKS, in genuine British Elec,tra-Plate CUTLERS, Rogers's and Lbckwood'a Ivory Cutlery Ivory Carvers, Game Carvers Knife Steels SELTZQGENES i SELTZOGENE.S! T. & S. MORRIN & CO. (LIMITED), IRONMONGERS & SHIPCHANDLERS, Queen and High Streets, AUCKLAND, » And at Graha'mstown.



Tea Slcrclmuts NELSON MOATE Nelson, Moate & Co.". Y£\ CELEBRATED APS. CHALLENGE puSl Blended fll t| It has No Equal for Truo Natural I &&& Fiavour, Valua, and Strongth. / &§■ tt 3 /. f 3/4, 4/- r I Wm& *■»»• <"»■< H»- Paekata. J ■ HALF-CHESTS. BOXES. . ' I" I R LH "PRESS," ', «L iiJImSLJ JtyX ra "Mr. Nelson Is a Professional :^ - -se... Taa Tastsr and Blonder." . . AWARDED QUEEN-STREET AUCKLAND, cold* silver medal*. Next the New Zealand JiELSON, IJOATE & (JO. .Olothln* Factory. TEA MERCHAHTB, CHRISTCHURCH, DUNEDIN, AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON. .BENTS EVEBYWHEHE. Theatre Royal Buildings, Queen and Victoria Streets. THE DARJEE LI NQ A TEA OF BTEB BLENDOF LING QUALITY. pure teas. ROBERT NEAL . I|__ jds^. Announces that he haa received direct from ■■ /•■ >*<x I H MWk **oochow, per B.S. Bolbow, his First Ship- N / 8 ■ ■ /111 MKNT of over SIXTEEN THOUSAND I I II I I J&u\aJr POUNDS OF TEA. This, with his Large ribl sAm I Stock of INDIAN TEAS on hand, offers I • one of tho Best Selections oip Tea in thb UNEQUALLED Colony. SUPERIOR TO IN NEW ZEA- „..„,,„ >TT , , T TEAS ADVER UANDATTHE ROBERT NEAL, TISEDATMUOH PRICE. THKATRK ROYAL IIUXLDINQB. HIGHER PRICE. Groceries. Optician, &c. CITY TEA MART, GROCERY, AND /"""""S PROVISION STORE, I >4llßaW. ESTABLISniCD FOH THK PURI'OHK OV SUPPLY- jtf^S^\ /Z^BBBbV ING l'\VMll.lKri WITH AB Ml VjS II TEAS, GROCERIES, and PROVISIONS 'GBSSKr' Of Best Quality at Wholesale Pbicks. W^^^ |3 Tho Suhscribcr, with a vlow to still furthor ffl PEACOCK, inoronsing tho business of the City 'I'isa Mart, JL • OPTICIAN, ■•j,«s doternilned to nmko considerable KEDUC- HA3 IN STOCK aPKCTACLKS AND KYK TIONS from the Prices now being ohw-Bofl in aA GljAsaK3 o( ovory ( i oß orlpUon. Auckland and suburbs. ' An Acouiiatb Fit Guarantkkd NOW ON SALIS- COMPOUND MICIIOBCOPK3 & TRIJC- Old. TINS of RICH, STRONG DARGKKLINO SCOPKS, FLAVOUKKD TEA, lls caoli Powerful and Cheap. Splondid WHITE TABLE SUGAR, Id per lb. ANKUO ii) nAitOMKTKiia, TnKiiMOMETKRa. HOBAHT TOWN JAJIS (choice assortment), Klkstkio BKi.ifl, lUttkiubb, and 6a 6(1 per dozen FlTTlNas, 21, n. TINS FAMILY TIOA, 3s Gil each Mngnectio Electric Mucbinos und Medical ColW ?RIME CANTERBURY HAMS and BACON '^ AND THKODOLITKS, SKXTANTS, COMPAS3KB, KVKRY DKBCHIPTION OF OUOCERIES Spirit Uydroinetors, SHCcharomoters AND PROVISIONS AT LOWEST &c, &c, &c. WHOLESALE PRICKS. COUNTTRY OKDiHTATTENDED TO AaBNT TJAlSS^ll™™ 0 WITH DESPATCH. T 7 nnnntrow l OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE, Hiquest Prick given for RHODUCE, anil Siiohtland-strkkt. ovory possible Induconicut oflorcd to facilitate and oncoumgo business. m i i «i *— Picnse note tho addrosa- Horticultural ROBRHT nKW, / / / OBEItT KKW, p EB Dorio : / / *'/ WHOLESALE TEA MERCHANT AND /<>)•>/ f/ GIIOCER, | NKW /&/ . J?/ Victoria and AtnERT-STRKKTS, Auckland AGKICULTURAI. /^y / fr*& / TcaTlcrchants. j /^/S^f/ ITQUOR! /Mr- Tea Co., London. Ml _1 / / § /Wholosalo tc Retail. Books Given Away: Lbs. of Tea Sold: / ' ' •UUvi sy|WU'Vs In Auckland by tho Company's Agent, TCT D W I N XT A R V I E, ~W~. S. COLLI-lN S« carriage and buggy builder, Tea Dealer & Family Grocer, j HAS REMOVED FROM JUNCTION OF QUKN AND GREY STREETS upper queen- steet to upper AUCKLAND. SYMONDS-STREET, TERMS STRICTLY OASH. And hopes to retain all hia old Customora and _ | gain some now. Medical. ' b*^ bbbbbm^h^B^Bßßsm -Li —^— ■ fcßa^^^ia\ J^^ *jm \*^m jfjsM Dr. E. C. West's Nerve and Brain Treat- RmnmNl HBHHbM HESUI mknt, a guaranteed Speclflo for Hysteria, Dizri- " ness, Convulsions, Fits, Nervous Neuralgia, rnniMce PARDiifl! ATJn nRAV Headache. Nervous Proatratlon caused by tho miIAMES CAIUUAt.fi AHU UKAK use of alcohol or tobacco, Wakefulness, Mental -*■ tfAUiUKY. Dopiesslon, Softening of the Brain resulting In ■■ — insanity, and leading w misery, decay, and JAMES MACKIE, Proprietor, death. Premature Old Age caused by over-oxer- VICTORIA-STRKRT . EAST, AUCKLAND tion of the brain, youthful folly, or over-indul- w . . Konce. Each box contains one month's treat- Uopairs of every description in Wood and ment. 5a a box, or six boxes for 255, sent by Iron neatly oxecutcd on the shortest notice, mail prepaid on receipt of price. Springs made and repaired. ■ WE GUARANTEE SIX BOXES Always on Hnnd-A large quantity of Lamps. ToonreanycaßO. With each order received by also Ironburk Shafts and Spokos, Rod Q«m ug for six boxes, accompanied with 255. wo will Felloes, and Hobiirt 1 own Hii^yood. send the purchaser our written guarantee to re- N.8.-Ccmntry Orders punctually at tended to fund the money If tho treatniont does not effect ———-——————————————— a cure. Guarantees issued only by i/^OUSINS AND ATKIN, J. P. KING AND SONS, AJ OOAOH BUILDERS. Oueen-Btreet-inokland. I Elliott and Albbkmtbeetb, '"■ '"■ "—' ; , Pavoin Stook— irmrmnnepiTV. Double and Single-seated Buggies, Hooded ironmongery. Phtetons, Vis-a-via, Waggonottoa. Dog Carts, Second-hand Phcotonß iH^^MUßi^gLflHißilniJ Many Thousands Seasoned Finished Spokes, tho BOYS' VELOCIPEDES, 225; JPEHAMHULATOKS, His; . *" V,OTomA-STB BB T: "* - iNVAUpCAIMU^KS I |llUi l ul 3 |\Vholcsale IMPORTER OF BUniDERS' & FURNISH- - nAT.y SI.KKI'I.VG CAtHUAaES;. ING IRONMONGERY ■ -M^o. MICVt t,KS (r^^n^i^n.aHe). ROCK- Direct from Manufacturers, Has for Sale, at Low Rates- , ~ J U3l^^,|^ w , Carpenters'Toolß Awiulrd Four Prlw MniliiU Kails, Locks, Hinge* ~■ . pi.tchen Ranges Gunsmith. Register Grates, in groat Variety , Marble and enamelled Slate Mantelpieces y^4 17 TI a n nsci n it tj a ■ Largest Stock in Auckland , (j{- ' ' ' MarbJ.o, Electroplate, Curb, and othor Fenders : SHOOTING SEASON, 1889. Galvanized Iron, Sheet Lead, and Zino HPfmTqMU'xr Slate, Csment, and Plaster TO SPORTSMEN. INSPECTION INVITED 2 5J, QUEEN-sStT" Auo^^O^ppOSite the ■ ■ ■ I City Market), For Sale. I Offers FOR SALE, at unusually Low Prlooa! Double Breech \y^t\ / \± / 1 1 ' fs?w&7^'i^ Eloy's Cartridges and Car t_»r . ift^sSrW-=-n—r _ r-,—Z'^^^Pr^'i M ! pvC':'!; Loading Machines, lte-oap- Fc\ xt a at i^ I «&T*i^r pcrs, &c. v B S A L fc i j ffitt* Powder Flasks and Shot Pouches ! rM Ganio Sags and Ciun Oasast at i nja Air Guns VICTORIA STABLES, j |fe tiun work of every kind done on the I pep Premises. Worltmanship unsurpassed TWO OR TLkEK FIRST-CLASS LIGHT $mk *° *6 Colony. o«d Prices Heasonabla WAGGONETTES, FOR ONE HORSE. j I§§ EstaW^ellKift They are in very good order, being nearly new. I opposlTE T S cTty MARKET. Also, j _, . GOOD SECOND-HAND BUGGIES TTIIREWORKS ! ! FIREWORKS!! at^oin nr TlnnViln qwitnd at Low PrifPß X? A very LARGE ASSORTMENT of Single or Doublo-seatoa, at liOwracßS. PAIN > S LONDON-MADE FIREWORKS on hand and to arrive Wholesale and rotail. Send W. CROWTHE for pries list



Drapery. JAPANESE! ONLY 290 Yards of the Japanese Silks left at ONR SHILLING per yard. Another lot of our Cheap TAPESTRY CAR PETS from Is 9d per yard. 200 Pieces Manufacturers' Samplos of Half-net Curtains, from 7d to Is lid eaoh. VERY CHEAP. — Full-sized Fringed Honey comb Quilts at 5s lid, less than warehouse price. NEARLY ALL SOLD.-The Useful Dresses at 3s 9d for 12 yards; see them at the door. SILVERED LOCKET and CHAIN for Is 3d; nice for presents. Can be had nowhere else at the price. Sent anywhere by post for is Gd. SPECIAL PRICE and SEASONABLE. -50 Gents' Long China Silk Dust Coats, at 12s 9d. Well made. Men's Useful Tweed Trousers, 3s 9d. FAST SELLING.—The Ladies' Pretty Hand bags, at English prices. The above Lines and Prices can only be had J. RENDELL'S, BRIGHTON HOUSE, TOP OF GREY-STREET, AUCKLAND. TjiOß MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING, CLOTHING, MADE TO MEASURE, OF ALL-PURE WOOL N.Z. TWEEDS, AT THE SAME PRICE AS YOU PAY FOR READY-MADE, TRY ME NEW ZEALAND TWEED COMPANY, NEW ZEALAND TWEED COMPANY, 172, Queen-street (Opihwith Daruy-btrhkt). Bewlng Machines, T>Y BPBCIAL APPOINTMENT (ESTABLISHED 1855.1 BUY ONLY THE CELEBRATED / DOMESTIC \ \ MACHINES. / Th« Easiest, Simplest. Best Made, and Most Durable. LARGEST SHOWROOM IN NEW ZEALAND. The only Sewing Machine which has never be»n beaten In competition. Sou Aocntb in New Zealand: SHAKESPEAR & CO., Qneen-atreet ooooslte thn Marknt W« C» DENN ES, THE GREAT SEWING MACHINE IMPORTER, Haa just received a Large Shlpmont of the Challengo Machine of tho World— THE WHITE CO.'S SEWING MACHINE, i The Most Silont Tho Cheapest Tho Most Rapid Tho Highest Arm Tho Moßt Simple Tho Largest Table Tho Mest Easy to Work Tho Bcßt Cover The Most Durable Tho Simplest Shuttle Tho Most Elegant The Neatest Stitch Treadle Machines, from £5 108. DENNES'S CHALLENGE BICYCLES AND TRICYCLES. ffIOYOLE, «in., from «12 10. fc||j|£^t CASH ON DEB"ERRED,PAYMENTB. SO Davr CASH SALB OF BEWING MACHINES. TREMENDOUS REDUCTION. HAND WKRTHKIM US ISO, FIUSTKR AND ROSSMANN, from £t 4*. KRISTBR & ROSSMANN TRKADLK MACHINE, from. «&> STANDARD TREADLB MACHINE, AS 106. mHB Q.BSJAT -QBPOT, QUEEN-STREET. News' Astcnc y. TMPORTANT NOTICE. JffßW yBALAND AlfD INTERCOLONIAL VKWS AND a DVERTISINQ * GKNCY The Mauager of the above Agency, which has branohes throughout the Colonies, and In all the principal centres of population in the world, beers to announce that it has been established with a view to meat tho wants of oommeroia men, as well as consumers by the exerclte ot aounii judgment and praotioal skill in the economical, judicious, and prompt distribution of advertisements, WITH THE OBJECT OF PUSHING BUSINESS. From his long residence in tho Colonies, his Intimate acquaintance with the requirements of advertisers, as well as hlsi cordial relation-! with newspaper propriety™, the Manager is ijWp tp Offer the following advantages )— The services of an expert. Greater economy by means of an organised agency than oan be secured by individual efforts. Energy and method in the pushing of new commercial undertakings, Careful supervision of the Interests ot adver tisers. Seleotlon ot the best advertising mediums and most conspiouous positions for advertisements Prompt, honourable, and conscientious treat ment of advertisers and newspaper proprietors, in order to protect their respective interests and reputation. Mr Pulford has tho solo right to Issuo the paper known as "L' Entr' Aote" in the Opera Souso and Theatre Royal. By securing tho sprviccs of literary men of ability, and by combination with new* agen Oles in all parts of tho world, the ow Zealand and Intercolonial Agon y will bo able to supply to newspaper proprietors leading articlts news letters toleKi*aphio summaries. &c WILLIAM BYLVKBTKR PULFORD, Manager, Box 216 P. 0.. Auokland. JH. JO VNI NG, • HOUSK AND LAND AGENT. lfi eOI,LEOTOR. &o, ' Qpppsif? laseyHjus *ata^- AJiOH HILL, TTtflON OIL, SOAP, AND CANDLE v company (limited). m^nufac^ur^Kfjommqn and Soap and Candle Works i Fabjtbll. OU Works: OUBTOMS-STBtaBT WKST. warehouse and Offices: Lower Albert BTBHKT. Oath Porohasors of Talj.ow. DeUvery taken at their Parnell Works or, Warehouse,



QO. KE, QQKE. COKE. Haying purchase tlio wholo of Gas Com pany's Coko in Dcvonport, wo aro preparocl to dolivor at 80s per ton, R. & R. DUDER. - CORNER OB1 OUSTOM3 COMMERCE-STREBTa AcoKi.vr^ TO BE HAD FROM ALL STATIONERS AND STOREKEEPERS Wholesale Only from tub Aqento P. HAYMAN & CO mHE Best Preparation extant for promofc from tho original formula of thia om&ent authority by CttiBLKS BuTCnuR, PharmacoS tical Chemist Victoria and New Zoalaiid) junoUon of Pitt and Grey-streets, AucHandT



€oortson*s London Arcade^ OODSONS'D "~^'M OODSONS'O ALPHABETICAL QOLUMN. AUTISTIC IMITATION JEWELLERY Alberts, Abyssinian Gold, from 5s Alberts, Gold Cased, from 2s 6d Alberta, Hair, from 2s 6d Alberts, Nickle Stool, from Is "''i^ Alberts, Gold, from 15s Alberta, Silver, Ladies' and Gents', from r V ' Albums, Scrap, from Is ' ™ W Albums, Stamp, from 5s Cd Albums, Photo., Cabinet, and Carte frnm i. Accordeons, f rom 7s 6d ' Irom« Barrows, 2s Cd, 33 Cd, 4s Cd, and Gs 6d Balls in Rubber and Leather, from Id Brooch and Earrings, Gold Sets, from 30g ■ Brooches, Gold, from 2ls 8 Brooch and Earrings, Sterling Silver fmm * Brooches, Silver, from 2s Cd vtr' Irom- 5s Bracelets, Silver, from 53 Brackets, large assortment, from Is ■ . c l# Baskets of allsizes and prices Biscuitßoxcs, Electro-plated, from Ms rw : Brilliantino, 2s Cd bottle Os M Butter Coolers, various prices Butter Dishes, Glass, from Is Butter Knives, from 3s Books and Stationery, at English prices Brush Racks, 28 and 2s Gd Bracelets, Silverine, from 2s Bracelets, Abyssinian Gold, from 2s (U Brooch and Envrinjrs, Abyssinian Gold ' Brooches, Abyssinian Gold, from 2s6d a«S' 8S' SilVCrinßScte'(ra^«. §£ScS£ 'Go^Cale^lo^' fr°m 7s « Brooches, Oxydised Silver, from Is Bracelets, Jet, from Is pair Brooch and barrings, Jet Sets, from Is apt Brooch and Earrings, English Garnet from 1« im Bath Slippers, Japanese, from Is pair S M Boxes, Colour, from Gd ' ■ ■ Boxes, Cash, from Is Bagatelle Uoard3, from £3 3s Book Slides, from Is Gd Brackets, Plush and Velvet, from Is 6d Boxes, Match, in Wood and Nickle, from Ed Bezique, f rom 3s Gd ' ™oa ■■ . ■:% Bottles, .Smelling, from Is Bags, School, from 2s Gd Bread Boards, from Is Books, Exercise, from id Bags, Carpot, from is Cd • . ' Bags, American Leather, from 3s Bill Files, from Is • • ■ • . Boxes, Shell, from Is Bassinettes, from Gs Gd CHRISTMAS AND BIRTHDAY CARDS Crosses, Silver, from 5s Cruets, Moctro-platod, from Is Cd Case o£ Carvers, in horn and ivory, 35s to 160a - Chessmen, from Is Gd ™* Card Cases, in Leather, Pearl, Ivory Stlro* Cigarette Cases, from la Jl Vet Cigar Cases, from Is Crumb, Brushes and Trays, ss, 10s fid IZhIW in. '-•'■•- Common Kits, Manilla, Gd, 9d, Is M> I6i Combs, in Bone, Horn, and Xylonite, 6d each Cherry Tooth Paste, 2s pot Chamber Sets, from 10s 6d Colery Glosseß, from Is 3d ",'•■"' Cricket Bats, from 6d Concertinas, from 5s Crosses, Gilt, from 2s Crosses, Silverine, from 2s Compasses for the Chain, from 2s 6d Cabinets, Japanese, from 2b Gd Cups and Saucors, from Cd each Cups, Moustache, from Is Crfbbage Boards, from Is Cards, Xmas, a largo assortment, from Id - ■ Cards, Birthday, from Id Dress Kings, Ladies', Gold, from 7s 6d • '"' Draft Boards, from Is Draft Men, from Is set Dominoes, from Is Dressing Cases, from 30s Decanters, from 4s Dolls, in China, Wax, and Compo., from Sd Dolls, Houses and Dolls' Furniture ' Dusters, Feather and Foxtail, from Is Eau de Cologne, from 2s Envelopes, from Id perpacket Forks, Table, Electro Plated, 15s to 36s Der do*. Forks, Dessort, 12s, 15s, 17s6d, and24sdoV Frames, Photo, in great variety, from Gd Fans, in Black and White, from Is Florida Water, Is Cd and 2s Cd Flower Pots, Fancy China, from Is Fork and Spoon, Salad, from Is Folders, from Is Cd Gents' Rings, Gold, from 3s Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, from 2s 6d Glycerine Soap, in cakes and bars Glass Jugs, from 2s GIO3S Dishes, Plain and Engraved, from la - Glass Shades, Fruit and Flower from 4s Glass Candlesticks, from Is Glass and China Ornaments, an endless votietr Glasses, Specimen, from Gd Hat Racks, from Is , ■ Holders, Match, from Is Hair Oil, Cd and Is Hair Brushes, from la Hot Water Jugs, in Delf and Majolica, from 2s Hobby Horses, Is, Is Gd, and 2s • • Hand Mirrors, in Wood, Plush, China, from Is '^ Instruments, Mathematical, from 2s Inkstands, from 2s *D 53 ' Ink Bottles, from Cd Ink, from Id per bottle • 7s "J Jewel Cases, in Glass and Leather, from 2b 6d Japanese Tea Pots, Is, i s Gd, and 2s each &?J!yEB,,and Dessert, in case, from 42s Knife, Fork, and Spoon, from Is Knives, Tablo, 12s, 15s, 17s 6d, and upwards V,} Kmves, Dessert. 12s, 15s, 17s Gd, and 25s doz. Kmvcb and Forks, 7s Gd and 10s doz. Knife and Fork, Carving, from 2s Gd pair '■; : % Knives and Scissors, Pocket, various, from 6d = Knives, Bread, from Js Locktb, Abyssinian Gold, from 2s Gd Lockets, Silverine, from Is Letter Chps, hand, from Is Lanterns, Chincso, from Is Lockets, Gold, from 10^ Lockets Silver, frotuJsSd Ladies' Companions, from Is Limp Juice and Glycerine for Hair, 9d, Is, Is 6d : I Ladies' Bags, a great variety « Lavender Water, from Is Lustres, from Is Gd per pair Moist Colour Boxes, from Is Gd -"--"M Maori Kits m largo variety from 2s Kd Metallic Hair Brushes, from 2s 6d &KM» XT* and Plußh Frames M Mats, Table, from 2s Bet Moas Baskets, China, from 9s Gd ■ X Magic Lanterns, from 2s Gd Measures. Tape, from 3d Mugs, Children's, from 8d each Mats, SplasV,, Jrom la NOVELTIES ALWAYS BEING RECEIVED. Necklets, Gilt, from 2s Gd Necklets, Silverine. from 25,6 d Necklets, Pearl, 1, 2, and 3-row Necklets, Black, Is, Is Gd, and 2a ■ SB kecklets. Bead, from 3d Noah's Arkp, from 3d Necklets, Gold, from 20s Necklets, Silver, from 12s 6d Oleographs, from 3d each Ornaments, Fancy Gum, from 2b Pendants, from Is Portmanteaux, from 15s Piotures, Framed, from la ; Paper, from 6d per pocket of S quires Pens, Stylographic, from Is Gd Paper; Weight*, in Metal and Gloss, from 6d V;ii#|i Poncus, Lead, from 6d per dozen • ' Perambulators, from les Gd ' 9 Pendants, Gold, from 7s 6d Purses, from Is, in Leather Purses, Sealskin, from 5* gookot Books, Metallic, from 6d Pooket Mirraw, f rom is Pencils. Ink. od.9d, is and Is 6d Piosse and Lubln-g Scents, a variety, from 2b W Wd Ornamcntß, Terra Cotto, from 1» Mtf Horses, 6s 6d, 7s 6d, and 10b Reading Glasses, from Is '. lungs, Silver, from 2a Rug Straps, in Leather and Web, 2s 6d Rooking Horses, 80s, 45s each . r % Rings, <mt, Gonts", from Is6d gagbr Strops, from Is. " • Hopes, Skipping, from 6d Racks, StaUoiiery, from 1b 6d Rings, Q»]t, Ladies', from 2b Gd RsPß«a.nd Koopers, 9 and 18 ou Gold, from 7a M ; SPLENDID 'XMAS PRESENTS. Scarf Rings, from Is Studs, Poarl Seta, from Is Gd Studs, GUt Sets, from Is Studs, Gold Plated, from Is Sugar and Milk, Glass, from is ■ • ■ •'« Stands, Card, from 2s Gd Stands, Banerette.from 10s §p<^es, Toy, m Wood and Iron, from 6d Sticks, Walking, from Is Screens, Stove, from 2s each Soap, in Fancy Boxes (3 cakes), la box I' \ \ feoap, Assorted Cakes, 3d each Scents, assorted makors, from Is Scent Cases, frcsu 7s 6d Swings, 3s 6d each o Swing Mirrors, from 6s 6J Screens, Hand, from Is 6d Stands, Flower, from Is stone. Green Sets, from 20s Studs tuad Solitares. Gold, from 12s Sd , Spoons, lable, 15s, 17s6d, 18s, 21s, 24b, and3B9do*. bpoonii, Dessort, i2s. Los, 17s Gd, and 21s doz. , fapoons, lea, JsGd, Gs, 9s, 12s. andlSs ■ . bcraps. Relief, in great variety, 3d per sheet - THE GREAT PLACE TO SELECT A Time Piooes, Nickol, from 7s Gd * < '■ .. Tune Piecos, Alarm, Nickel, from I2s 6d U nue Pieces, Wood, 39 hours, from 5s 6d -. ', 1 imo Pieces, Strike, Gothic, 8 day, 25s to 80s lime Pieces, Octagon, Drop, Time, 30s uune Pieoos, Octagon, Drop, Strike, 35s Time Pieces, OctaKon, Drop. Strike and Datei IDs Tea Pots, Britannia Metal, from 4s Toast Racks, from 5s Tea and Colfeo Sets, Electro Platea, from 30a Tooth Brushes, from Cd ■ Tricophorous, Is . Thd Fashionable Bronze Ornaments, from 6d Toilet sots, from 5s 6d Tea Sets completo for 12 persons, from 17s6d Toys, a largo assortment, from 3d * Toy Books, Children's, Cloth and Paper, from Id i Trays, Japanese, from is Thermometers, from is ■ Trays, from Cd Thimbles, in Silver, Plated, and Steel, from U Toys, Mechanical, all prices Views of Auckland, 2s Views of Christchurch and Dunedin, 2s 6d i Views of Wellington, Is 6d Violet Powder, 6d paokot Vasos of all descriptions, from 6d WARRANTED GOLD AND SI&VBR . JEWELLERY. Work Box and Writing Desk combined, 40a ■ • -■■■■■ Watcn .Stands, from Is Watches, Silver English Levers, from ti 10a : ' Watches, Silver Hunting, Waltham, from 7S Watches, Silver Hunting, Horizontal, £110» Watches, Gold, Ladies' and Gonts1, from £2 Watches, Watorbury, for Boys, 25s Wallets, Iron, from Is to 25s Writing Desks, from 5s Writing Cases, from 2s Work Boxes, from Is Gd Work Box Fittings, in Pearl, from 4s 6d ~,' % Wire Sponge Baskets, Is and Is 6d Water Bottles and Glass, Is and Is 6d Watch Keys, from 3d Watches, Nickel Silver, from £1 Watches, Gold Cased Waltham, £7 Watches, Alluininium Gold, from 30s NOTE THE ADDRESS GOODSON'S LONDON AROADB, Queen-st., Auckland; High-st, Chrlstohuroh!: London Office, St. Mary Axe.