The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXVI-No. 5,44(5

AUCKLAND,

N.Z., MONDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1884.

PJRICE: ONE PENNY.



■hipping. r J j- __. T>AOIFIC MAIISTBAM- -t SHIP CO. <m-3Km!?S«SPtHROUGH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, VIA HONOLULU. TO GREAT BRITAIN. nrter Postal Contra"I >V.ia _o*& r3_T*P°*X» Of Sow Zoaiani" and cfew South Wales. Pae»engcr. booked through to LlveraooL Uondon,or Paris, via tho Great OvwrtmdffiS ■if America, via the Steamers Of the AUantlo "..luos from New York. | ~ ~ Date of DatooT" Bteamer. Tonß. Sailing to Sailing to Sydnyy 'Frigoa "~ 1885. T" On or about 1885. | Zealandia 3«?22 i aS-1° ?t°M, City of Sydney..., 3,400 Feb. 7 March 3 Australia .1 3.200 March 7 Jan.6 I FARES i- \ Ftrst-elnas *"" and upwards Btooragr."r. m 3s9d and upwards Flrat-olass to San Francisco.. - - *40 tHaonee — --- **0 Tumngh Cabin Passengers are permitted to lay over at Honolulu, or any of tho cities of the United Statoo, not to exceed six months. Special Through Bills of Lad 4& issued on Wool shipped for Now York. Boston, &c, either by rail or via Panama, by Paoiilo Mail S,S. Co.'c No Shipping Orders will bo Issued after 4 p.m. on the day boforo tho Balling of ateamors for San Francisco. For freight rates and all other information apply to BROWN CAMPBELL & CO», Lower Queen-street and Shortland-stroot. ""' "i~£~Z QTEAM TO LONDON. _\m ___W steam navigation WIMPANY, FOB LONDON QIREOT. (_!_.,,„„,„,. Leavo Ijeavo * Steamer. Sydney. Melbourne. ' iBBS im. Clyde Via Colombo Jan. 9 Jan. 15 Ballarat „ Jan. 23 Jan. 29 Indus „ Feb. 6 Feb. 12 Rome „ Feb. 20 Feb. 26 And thenceforward every alternate week. Passengers and cargo booked to London, Mar tellies. Italy, Egypt, India, China, and Japan at moderate rates. Return Wokots issued both to first and sreond class passengers at especially low rates. Cheap reserved accommodation oan be obtained In this Company's vessels. Passengers booking at Auckland Bccure special advantages. For all particulars apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., 18, Queen-street, Auckland. Agents. LINE. _WW Under contract with tho New .^^ South Wales Governmon for the conveyance of Malls. The following Steamships belonging to the Orient Co. and the Pacific Co. will leave BYDNEY and MELBOURNE on the under mentioned dates for LONDON, via ADELAIDE, DIEGO. GARCIA (at steamer's option). SUEZ :- Steamer. From Sydney. From Molb'urne. Austral Jan. i 7 Jan. 28 CU2CO... Jan. 31 Feb. 8 LrauaiA Feb.H Feb.2o And fortnightly thereafter. Through (ares to London, £22 to £75. Passengers secure special advantages by cooking through from New Zealand. Seoorid class passengers by Orient steamer are provided With saloon passages to Sydney or Melbourne. PASSAGES FROM LONDON.-Spocial f acui ties afforded for bringing out Friends and Relatives by pro-payment ot the passage-money hero. SPECIAL RETURN TICKETS, available for II months, are Issued at the following rates :— First Saloon £117 Second Saloon .. „ .. _ £77 PARCBXS BOOKED THKOUGH to LON DON at Reduoed Rates. For further particulars, apply to UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED), Agents in New Zealand. TTMON STEAMSHIP 'W*sstea\% *A COMPANY OF NEW nfsn>if\ri ZEALAND (LIMITED). I [ fIMB TAtt-Cns.— xtaoßMßßk. rtm taranaklnkij_son7picton,wkl. JUNGTON. HTOLTON, AND WEST OOASif PORTS (from Manukan). Steamer. | Date of Sailing, j jjrabi? Rotorua I Tnes., 30,8 a.m. I 7.15 a.m. Hawija I Tues., Jan. 6.11 a.m. 1 8.40 a.m. For gisbornk, napikr. Wellington, lyttklton, and port uhalmerh (from Auckland). ; Manapouri 1 Friday, Jan. 2, noon I Jabawkra I Thurs., Jan. 8. noon j — FOR MELBOURNE (via Blpctl. Manapouril I Friday, Jan. 2. noon I - tCalla at Milford Sound. FOR BYDNEY. Wairarapa I Wed., 31, noon I — Risoarooma j Thura:. Jan. 8. noon I — FOR GIBBORNE, NAPIER, AND WEL- LmGTON. BOUTH.CROSB I Tuea.. Jan. 6. 5 p.m. I — FOR SUVA AND LEVUKA. Ahawata I Mon.. Jan. 12,5 p.m. . I — ffOR IROSSELL AND KAWAKAWA. Tarawera _[Mgs^Ja?" 5.5 p.m. I — "EXCURSION TICKETS. -During the months oi December, January, and February, Exour sion Tickets will be issued at Reduced Rates, available tor return until 3lst March, I»*___ Cargo must be booked and alongside TWO HOURS before advortlsed time of departure. Passage Tickets must be taken at tho Com pany's Office (Auckland Branoh), corner of Queen and Customs-streets. p -VTORTHERN STEAM (S|3r,N'3pS -131 SHIP CO. (LIMITED). 11is)>CA TIMK Table.—December. |M^/ go-vSgl (Weather and other Circum Ijp*^*s^*^ stances Permitting). I' FROM QUEKN-STRKET TO THE HOT LAKES. TERRACES. AND GEYSERSf^LA TAURANGA). THK QUIOCTST, CHEAPEST, AND EASIEST ROUTE. . . Tnnrista can avoid the tedious and rough Ort?Sd jSSSiey-by taking .passage in tSo fflK SteSiB r hip Company a new and figt Steamers Clansman and WwHngtan. ?>_?£ leavfl Anokland alternately every Monday and 7 pTm.. arrivtngat TaurangaatS tf?S?n tbe Mowing mo%ng, whenj* Coach infer nSu contract leaves Immediately after bn^astfor the Hot Lakes, passing through ttfvwey Stewait Settlement, arriving at Ohinemntu at two p.m. same day. FOR TAURANGA p ANDBAY OF PLENTY BIBAMKH. I DATE OF SAILING. fnansman I Monday, 29,7 p.m. ■ " connects at Tanranga for OpotM Btaffa and Bay ol Plenty Porta every Tuesday. FOR WHAWSAREI AND WHANGAREI HEADS (Carrying passengers and cargo for^aipu). A Coach meets the steamer on arrival to con- Tey passengers to Waipn. Maogregor I Tuesday, 30,81 p.m. CtosmaSjLW^nesda^«Joa ; m ;L _ From Whangarei toAuokland. (From RaUway Wharf.) Clansman I Wednesday. 31.6 p.m. BtoTWHANGAREI, WHANGAREI HEADS, AND Manoapai. Macgregor 1 Every Tuesday, 8 p.m. For Whangarei, Whangarei Heads, and Parua Bay. ■ Macgregor \ Every Friday,_6p.m^. FOR Great Barrier, Trypiibna, Port Fitz- ROY, AND WHANQAPARAPARA. Glcnelg 1 Every Saturday^ Bjijn. For Mercury Bay and Tairua. Glonelg ) Every Monday and I'hureday, < I P.m. ________ " FROM MANUKAU. _ . • FOR WAJTARA_AND NEW PLYMOUTH. Douglas and Argyle as per advertlaements. FORHOKIANGA. A Steamer fortnightly (as per advertisement). Cargo must bo booked and alongside the vessel by 4 p.m. prompt. None will bo rocelved Passage Tickets must be taken at tho Com nany's Office. 67. Queen-street. Auokland. 'EXCURSION TICKETS. - During the months of December, January, and February same will be issued at Reduced Rates, avail able for Return until 31st of March, 1885. jr^r^f- QT. HELI ER S. p.S. TONGARIRO run botwten St. Heliers **,alr and Auckland on WEDNES DAYS and SATURDAYS. Leave St, Heliers: Leave Auckland: 5 p.m. e / p-ra- Return Fares, Is; Children. 6d Ttefreshmenta at the Gardens. 1 Z xirAIUKU AND ONE d&d&^C YV HUNGA STEAM. CO. (LiMiTasD. TIME TABLE.-S.B. MAJJUKAU. Decembbr 1881. . _. l«ave Onehxuiga: Ijoave WslUin i 31-Wed., 5 V.^. Jl~^ A- •» a"m _'.'." 1— Thursday, 9 a.m. <t_Saturday, 6.30 a.m. 3--aturday, 11. a.m. ._. Managing Dlreotox.



jS^Ar CITEAM TO THAME! JLWLti&ZA a,IP Couneetlng with Ulv : 8S pelt¥&e^d grant an : S.B.ROTOMABS^pIsfKNTERPRISEN 1, AND ANI*E MILBANK. FROM AUCKLAND. i Day and Date. | Rotomahana. I Kntbuprib. Monday, 29th .. I 10n,.m. 5Tm Tuoßday,3oth..llla.m. Pm" Wed., 31st .. 112 noon and at 9 p.m. _. _ 12 midnight _ Thurs., Jan. 1.. 12 midnight da 3 yrd 2nd ::ii z "*■*_ FROM THAMES: Day and Date. I Rqtomahana. I Entbrpribi I Monday, 29th .. 4 p.m. ~ y Tuesday, 30th.. 5 p.m. 6 p.m. ' Wed., 31st .. 6 p.m. _ Thurs., Jan. 1.. 6.30 a.m. . p.m. Friday, 2nd .. _ v _ Sat, 3rd ..| _ 9p-m | ANNE MILBANK. lr„^ rom,4 uoyana- From Thames. Monday. Dec. 29 - I Mon., Dec. 29. J2p.m. Tuesday, 30, 11p.m. ] Tuesday, 30 - VednoMlay, 31 - Wcdnesciay. 31. 8 p.m. Jhursday, Jan. 1 - Thursday, Jan. 1 - l! daJ,4»,„- Friday./ - bjturday, 3,12 p.m. | Saturday, 3, - teturn Tiokpts will bo issued from Docomboi till January 10.1835 (inclusive) : giloou (Return)-Ten Shillings (10s). ante 0 onc°e r,7s GdK (Ueturn'-SB™ Shilling. N» oargo reooived for Rotomahana within v_fJ n"houro' advertised time of leaving. .iwL wpPonslblo in^ Shipping, Carryftg. ot USMtrglng Live Stook. \ GEO. FRASER^Aeent JL^jr "PASSENGERS' LINE 0F PACKETS TO NEW OwnodW THE SHAW, SAVILL & ALBION CUPPING CO. (Limited). 31. Leadcnhall-atreot, London. __.i?_Jl° a%°llne of shiPß are regular traders to ail the p»noipal porta in New Zealand. They aro olipijr Bhips, classed Al at Lloyd's, and oommandid by experienced masters. The bil ot faro Ismost substantial, and of the beet quality, a»d the aecommodatlon roomy and Tho unirslgnod are empowered to grant passages fitat London to New Zealand, pay ment for vfclch have been guaranteed in tho colony. Rehrn ships to London also leave at almost rogiur intorvals. ITnll partloiars on application to L.D. NATttAN & CO., ) AtTHUR HEATHER, VAgenU. CIUICKSHANK & CO.. j J&zfcjjJS* S. WAITAKI, ____fS&G£ii3 tOOB register, 42 h.p., will tIIWiB!KSBIW be despatched to WB^SA?» WHANGAREI HEADS, MANGATUx, AND PARUA BAY. Living Aucfiand every TUESDAY and 8r£ 82K? T2F§ mh- 1M <> an<l on SATUR DAY, 27th, at 8 itn., from Queen-etreot Wharf. THURS]fAY^ a,Barßi °Very MONUAY and FROK WHANGAREI l . UCZMBER. Monday, 29,4 p.m.i | Wednesday, 81,2 p.m. Cargo reoeived a'Kamo Coal Depdt, Railway Wharf, until 4 p.ui, A COACH moetstho Steam jr at Whangaret Heads, and runs to falpu. FABffii-WhMigart Manwpal, and Parna Bayj Saloon, We; Srturn, ISs. Steerage, 6e; Return, 10b. Whangirel Heads I Baloon77s Bd | Steerage, Be. KAMO OOI«BRY COMPANY (LIMtTXD), AjtWtß. Office I 14a, Qaeetittreet, opposite Firth's JLjr^- "\TciTHERN RfVER A&^fk ll iTEAM NAVIGATION &Rikggj£2±* CC1 (Limited), TIME- On and after FBIDATaext, the Ist August. 188., 8.8. DUIRAM Leaves Helensvtlle for Valroa, Mondays and Fridays, on arrival of trln leaving Auckland at 7.15 a.m. Returning *rom Dargavllle at S a.m. Tuesdays and Saturays. Leaves Holons ville tor Port Albert evet Tuesday night, on arrival of train leaving Aokland at 4.30 p.m., returning from Port Alberto Thursdays. s.a minnie"3asey Leaves Helensville for Oamatoa via Point ■BKWraa^ff J&ftfe Waning froiS Otamatoa every Wednesdsf. Leaves Holons villo for Walroa after arriHl of train leaving Auckland at 1.30 p.m. on Wanosday, returning on Friday from Dargaville. \ Weather and other clroumlances permitting. WILLIAM LOIpBR. Manager. AJAg « 8- OCROMANDBL TIJOMAS B<^TT' MASTER 11MB TABLB Leaves Anokland I Leave Ooromandol i December. Dceniber. Tuesday, 30, 7 p.m. Tuosdn. SO, 12 noon — Wcdnoday, 31,12 noon January. inuary. Friday, 2, 7 p.m. I — — Saturdlr, 3,12 noon Weather and otber olroumstanoa permitting. Not responsible In shipping, oitrylng, or dls jhargtag live stock. i No cargo received without shlpftng note, and Tvlthln half an hour ot advertlsd time of de parture. \ All Parnßla must, bnnrepald on bard. RETURN TICKETS, availoblefrom Satur day. 20th, to Monday. sth January, Jen Shillings eaC ' AB. H. BWINDLBY Manager. jaAL Xjl 0 r lonD o n The well-knowrregular HERMIONE, 1,120 tons rejfcter, D. T. Roberts, Commande, IS NOW LOADING AT THE RULWAY • WHARF. Fer freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & Co., Vgents. . 18, Queen-atreet, Auckland, November 12.188 L i [Established 1855.] 1 dtspkoial WH. SHAKESPEAR &-CO., • QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAID. Imfortsbs, Manofaoturers, Commbbion and General Merchants. ' Sole Agents for the Celebrated "ROYAL MAIL" BICYCLES AND TRICYCIES W. H. S. & Co. have much pleasure in'enb mitting the following testimonial, gven to iem for publication:—[Copy.]—•June 4, 1883. To Messrs W. H. Shakespeab & Co., Aucklnd. Gentlemen,—l am glad to say that on the M-aoh Royal Mail Bioycle I bought from you, I Ton the A.C.C. Championship, beating a Rudn, a 58-inch Racer, and a number of other maohiss; also the Avondale Handicap, on tiie 2nd Jne i and I can honestly say it la the best finished ad nicest running machine I ever rode. Mr Flewl lyn. to whom I lent It to win the Mile Handiap with, also speaks in the highest terms ot. jt J am, gentlemen, yours truly, (signed) W. I. Service." They also have ill stook— Best Red Rubber Tyres, 8s per lb. Harrison's Double Gong Bells, 4s 6d eaoi Kino of the Road Lamps datest patent! 14s eaoh _ Saddles. Steel Balls. Bags, Springs And other Fitt.inc™ o-.mii" oh««n. COACH FROM DEVONPORT TOI LAKE TAKAPUNA. Additional Runs, to meet tho convenience of the Public. TIMB-TABLE. Coach leavoa Devon- Coaoh Leaves Lake port Post-ofllce. School-house. 8.20 a.ra. ,?-, 5 e a,m" 2 p.m. 2.45 p.m. 4.50 „ 5>15 " Sundays. 11.0 a.m. 11.15 a.m. i urn. s P-m ---11AVI8 BROTHERS. Proprietors. fi H E ST S OF DRAWERS Very Handsome Cheats of Drawers, in Rich Mottied Kauri, are now selling at the wUp^ing Stees torCashV-The Duke of Edtoburgh Chest Sf E%ht Drawers (the bonnet tower riohg nanolled with totara, bird, and rewa rewa> JIB F^KveDrawerChests.*4. Theatoveaj^oS have always given great isatisfaction, and bo come more beautiful with age. W. NORRIE, TOP Ot BHOBTLAHP-gTBBBT. THAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY FAOTORY. JAMES MACKIB, n VICTORIA-STREET BAST, AUCKLAND. Repairs of every deßoriptlon In Wood and Iron neatly exeouted on the shortest noUoe. Springs made and repaired. Always on Hand-Alarge quantity of Lamps, also Ironbark Shafts and Spokes, Red Gum Felloes, and Hobart Town Haxdwood. N.H—Conntrv Orflar. roinnhiallT attendafl to. X- P. HOLLIS'S LIN Hi UJ • COACHES. LEAVE ONEHUNGA-ManukauHotel-7.30, 8, 8.45, 9.15,9.15,10.30,11.15 a.m., 12.15.1,1.30,2.30, 3,4.5,6 p.m. Mondayß-5.30 p.m. Saturdays -6.30, 6 p.m. Sundays—B.3o a.m„ 12 noon, 4.30 "'LEAVE A UCKLAND-Greyhound Hotol 9, 9.15, 10.30,11 a.m.. 12.15, 1. 2. 2.i0, 3.15. 4, 4.45, 5.15.6,6.30,7 p.m. Mondays-11 p.m. Saturdays —10,11 p.m. Sundays-10 a.m., 2,6 am. Single Fare, ls; Return Fare. Is 6d. Tickets sold by tho dozen :-To and from One hunga, 7s J to and from Greenwood's Corner, 6s to and from Brown-street, Epsom, 6a. R. P. HOLLIS Proprietor.



fj Business Notices. _t TUST ARRIVED EX COPTIC PRO 'E W LONDON, & ALBANY FOOD FOB INFANTS AND INVALIDS. °* ™£ h.°,.£ I! mnyJooi,h,aß so rapidly grown in public favour that hitherto wo havo been unal St., ?» paoe ""I 1 tho demand; but for th„, -h„, ,' ta 3U0C«B8 boln X assured) arrangemer £• wellPaupTled 1 P tho market alwa "^ h _T °X>oato<l inquiry for the Food by tho who have usod it is tho best guarantee of i excellent soothing qualitloa, and no hou should bo without a supply. E. MITCHELSON & Co., — _ AOENTS, _ 19, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. _ jy/TOUNT EDEN CARRIAGE WORKS C. R ENS HAW (Late Carriage Buildor to tho Right Hoi John Bright) boga roßpeotfully to Infori the gentry and tho publio genoralb that lie has Krootod his NEW CARRIAGE WORKS IN SUNNVSIDB ROAD. EDEN VAILE ROAD, MOUNT EDEN, C.R. having had 33 years practical experionc or th« trado in all its bronchos, hopes to b favoured with a Bharo of public patronage. Nei Ordora, Ropoirs. &c, &0., ontruated to him will b ; executed in flrat-class Biylo, with promptitud r and dißpatoh. Heraldry Work and Lotterlng done on th promises. Carriages, &«., Bought and Sold oi 3 Commission. i WABNOCS BROTHERS t SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. ! OFFICE DURHAM-STREET, AUCKLAND Cash PurohaHora of _ ITallow. Wool. Bheepßklna. and gong. MR W. A. DUGLEBY, M.R.1.8.A.. ARCHITECT, fro. Offices : No. 7, Exchaogo Chambers, Qnoon i street | HOBSON-STBEET j] V,^ TIM* gtt \^^ CASH AND DEFERRED PAYMENT TAILORS, DRAPERS. MILLINERS. MANTLE AND HABI^MAKERS, HOBSON-STKKKS. We respectfully invito attention to our Lam 3took of NOVELTIES for the present SwoT Our Great Variety and Choioa of the Be« Fabrics, with tho Skill and Talont we now em Ploy, and the great success of our efforts to pr* iuoo Superior Garments, Perftot In Fit. and Unexcelled m Cut and Stylo, gives us everi -Jonfldenoe In loopoolf ully aoUclUns the favont ot a visit. _»«•«■ All Tweeds thoroughly «hmnk before being made up, and Fit and WorkmanahiD^ Guaranteed. aS?S p««8«-e<l Fairmont Syatom boa been »lfh iuim ? Kreat ?°° n b ' onabUng thOM mtn limited incomoa to procure ueoesaarlea li he eaßloat possible way. -—-km- _ AM. GOODS ARE MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES. Cash Customers receive o »or oont Discount <mo shUUng In tho pound storffig^JyjSgSJ fMs and upwards. v^™ inspection iNvrrm T»»AMOARS PASS THK DOOB. HPTIIORIZONTAL ENGINE, boiler. and large ice making machine. To any person requiring Machinery of tho above description, these things should attraot their immediate attention, tho Machinery being 9Ufi°S&,fl WA ■&&? rfe'^^ri?^ much below their value.—Fun particulars from CHAS. H. OSMOND, Agent, 116, Queon-Btreot. Auckland. ly-EWYealandTkw" aWsteel 1.1 COMPANY (LIMITED). Tho unallotted Sharcß of the first issue in this Company are oil,-red to tho Publio at par, until tho fifteenth of January next, after which date no Shares will boalbtted except at such an advance as may be determined upon. Present Applicants will havo thejbriviiege of particliiating In future isauoi of Capital (for enlargement of tho works as the requirements of the trade may demand) in proportion to the Shares held by thorn at par value. Applications to bo addressed to tho Secretary at the Company's Office, Fort-stroet. who will furnish forms of Application and further infor mation. JAMES MACFARLANE, Secretary. | HENDERSON, HOU9JS, SHIP, SIGN, AND GENERAL OECORATIVR PAINTER. Ho. d Wt»n!f.i».«T»iit qUPBRIOR CORRUGATED TANKS. j. lTkean Haa tor Bale a number of the stare, with Tape, ready tor use, prloo Me, at his Shop, Wellesley itreet East (neit door to Crowther's Stable*). Large Quantities of Spouting, Ridging, an* Down Pipes always In Stock. Verandah boa curved at the shortest natioe. Country orders -iH always reoolve his prompt attention. Leaf W'aahen always on hano •(B.jopng puu punnoH ejtsoddo) »9*r4S-~uoioiA '89 'Jequmw poeußon "B.DNISHJra 'H -W IV-'Buopd moi tea*. »« ■iiooib m; susaein noupjia jo bjjob nY •eopon IBWOUB aif) no auop j_[.io_» aupnjmßUtt, pu° Huiqranij jo spuw irv" 'amxß mja Btouora . xjs 101 Jjudaj nj jdOJi Bduj, -uoua p6 eg moo; 'Bdßj, ijOAiion pun do?g !uow» pg uiojj "bboj, pub •BpnoHvßA\oqiH iioo} JBd pf max}in -pm BBdjd •umoiu; osnoq iuv iraqj joclnaqo no pi^l 11 I_gX VA\ I H3XVM 1 'ggXViILV /[ThOS. J, ULaRBUTT, / I MANUFAOTUBEB OF CORN BROOMS, B£g2£ B TRADE { KAPAI } MARK. TELEPHONE N 0...232. UTC HE R AND CO., FORT-BT. AND QUEEN 8T WHABF. STEVEDORES, RECEIVING AND FORWARDING AGENTS. WOOL STORED AND DUMPED JOE SHIPMENT. BALLAST SUPPLIED. W" ILLIAM THOMAS, Corner of Lome and Viotoria-atreete, Auckland Eaßt, „ ~ MONUMENTA^M^BL^AND GENERAL ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND ; CARVER. _ _ _.., Inscriptions Accurato and Beautiful. Monuments, Tombs, Headstones, and every description of Stono Work at the Lowest Possible Prices tor Town and Country H 0 W D E N, • . QUKKN-STREET. WnOS. PIANOS. VIOLINS. &0. \ ANOTHER SHIPMENT OF ! HAAKE'S, MIGNON'S, I AND \ RAPOLDI. J\H. oonsldors the Haakb to be the beat Gonmn Piano manufactured: the Miqnon the Sffiand best finished; and the Rapoldi for Spparance, tone, and durability, the cheapest PiaS ever offered in this market. A lew first-class Violina and a good SeoowJ handPiano, and two Church Peaal and Pipe Orgas, for sale. — PR 0 U N D Aa I M m . '. VT \ GROUND LIMB FOR SALE" _ SOUTHGATB H %ffl U«eit ortoW^'£r SSdfor durability and hard-setting cHiaS). For ma and other:wet 1 tt*rk it i» a flrat-olass material. B KEANE, SOLE AGBN*. _B. a.a »|^^ TOMgj3TB EET 0~1 T 0 A T H ; ience, Turkisi towels, flesh and hair brushes, ESS w?th folic One Slfifimg^d ' BSffSk. iß* G^eyhounrHo^a S'thTcteat Bedding Jd rmtam kart Auckland. N.i-Barber in ftttendanoe. \



fkUIO K'S STABLE "~ y&n ™ ALBERT-STREET. M owL FV QI2 CK Tb£BS to return his Since Thanks for the Liberal Patronoge reoelv y&j;? ,oawjing on the Business known Quiok s Livery and Bait Stables," Albe xt «c?r • £ njLtrUßtß thnt MESSRS JAitEB DI £1™ ?^c9,i,the gentlemen to whom he h no F elln <lnlshed the Bame, will be accorded Suppc le I,^S qJlall7liller,al.m,n.nner' Patrons can re »o upon being treated civilly and fairly by his si; fte H,» nQer,whose proprietary he feels su ys ian«£ DBoomo fine favourite of Auc „ J. J. DIGNAN] JT. FOLEY] [P. LUNDC S J&^WW? DIGNAN «6 CO. ha>b B e KKSIKS 4 Mr Business, hope to mci ac tho patronage so generously bestowed on the late and popular predeooasor. For Hire—Ha 525.!? a • °¥°P, and ,9Jose Carriages, Buggies, overy description, Waggonettes, Breaks w Hm~i.S&"lT* dl oß.a,ld Gentlemen's Sadd porses, Private Carriages with Livery, Hears - and Mourning Coaches. Orders by Poet, Tel 3. graph, or Telephone (No. 124) rooelve caret attention. The Stables provide unsurpass< accommodation for Horseß, &o. Night atten »noe. Charges moderate. _ TTBLBKBVILLE TZHBI! r' XX COMPANY. Depots— NEWMARKET RAILWAY STATION. MOUNT EDEN RAILWAY STATION. >c First, Medium, and Second-class Bufldln 10 Timber. <r Flooring, Lining, and other Dressed Tinbe. Ie Shingles, so. 0 Tows Ofviob— OOLONIAL BANK BUILDING!. n mHB CAMERA IN THE CORAJ f ISLANDS. "■ WANTED, Purchasers for the above Series of '• VIEWS OF FIJI, TONGA, AND SAMOAN SCENERY. ' Prloes-Monnted, 25s por dozen; single ooplei 2s 6d, Un mounted, 21s per doz; single copies, 3i W. R. ROBINSON, Next to Close Bros., Wcllcsleyttreet East. TDIPE PLUMS I RIPE PLUMS Wholesale, in Quantities to Suit puhoiiaseiis, at BUTOLIFFE'S FRUIT DEPOT, VICTOaiA-BTREBT. j^OWARD lABILII, ARCHITECT. -— ~.ip„y'« Bmr.iiinon. onum-rrwiiM. Phil. F. Hannkkn Char F. Hannken n!ir™~ in i hon ml? 0X. oC J, UtS in thß emp!oy of Moeara L. D. Nathan Mrs J. Smith, Draper, and Company), Queen-street). T>EG to intimate to their friends and th» publio generally, that they will, on SATURDAY NEXT, DECEMBER 20, Open those Premises in UPPER QUEEN-STREET, New ocoupied by Moaars Smith and Cauohey. with a LARGE and WELL-ASSORTED STOCK OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, &c, &c, BOUGHT FOR CASH, And hope, by Rtrict attention to business com: bined with a lour wholesale and rotaUexDOrT once, to merit a Fair abate of their pSronago? All Goods marked In ploin figures, ond at such „ prioes that must defy competition. Country orders will recelvn prompt attention. Parcels forwarded to all parts ot tho North Island. HANNKEN BROTHERS, DRAPERS, SILK MERCERS, CLOTHIERS, so., so., No. 300, UPPER QUEEN-STREET (Late Messrs Smith and Caughoy's Premises). '"•p A L L E D BACK. JJEWMARKET JTOTEL, NEWMARKET. GEORGE H. EASTON Begs to notify to his old Friends and Customers and tho General Publio that he has resumed the Proprietorship of the above well-known and soleot Suburban Hotel, and that the business will be conducted under his personal super vision, and on the Bame lines which caused his former regime to bo so satisfactory, popular, and successful, and trusts they will again favour him with their kind patronage. -\T ALLIND INE & CO., WHOLESALE FURNITURE MANUFACTURERS, Beg to inform Merchants, Shippers, Furniture Dealers, and the Trade that, having orected Maohinery of tho most modern description and labour-saving appliances, they aro now prepared to MANUFACTURE ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE IN ANY QUANTITY, And on tho shortest notice. WORKMANSHIP AND MATERIAL GUARANTEED. <££$££ •yrr H. FEN TO N « CO. (BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS EXCELLENCY TBI GOVERNOR). QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. W. H. FENTON. ' HENRY YOUNG, /thY LARGEST Ar t\. /V[*Jt\ STOCK / L_J X XMI/ NEW X "HP ✓ X~ ]rY ZEALAND. X J. S HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURERS, SHIBTMAKBRS, HOSIERS, AND 01NTLBMEN'» MERCERS. pREAT SA|LE OF £7,000 WORTH OH BOOTS AND SHOESI AT COST PRICE, FOR CASH ONLY I FOR ONE MONTH ! TTmLLISON, being largely over • AA Stocked with Boots and Shoes tf all kinds, ex Glenmore, s.s. Ruapehu, anffsVS. Dorio, etc., will Sell Off the whole Stook for one month, at Cost Price, for Cash only. As this is a genuine Bale, the public will do well to come and see tor themselves. Must be sold to make room for large ship ments of Boots to arrive. A few prioes as follows :— B d Children'sElaatlo Boots, worth4s .. .. St Ladies' Prunella Boots, worth 10s 6d .. 7. t Do. do do. worth 8s 6d .. 6 C Do. Kid Elastic do. worth 9a .. .. 6 t Do. do. do. worth lis 6d .. 8 C Do. Kid Button do. worth 15s .. ..10 t Do. House Boots worth 4s 6d .. 3 Do. do. worth 6a 6d ..4 6 Do. Evening Shoes worth 8s 6d ..6 1 SPECIAL CHEAP LINES OF LADIES' KIE or ELASTIC BOOTS, SIZE 5. ! ALL OTHER GOODS EQUALLY CHEAP THOMAS ELLISON, BOOTMAKER AND IMPORTER, 47, QUEEN-BTBBXT.



Ed QOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE. j£ Head Omos: PROVINCIAL BUILDINGS, as . Wellinuton. >rt ily fBl ONW NKW ZEALAND tin OMWI, 10- , g GOVERNMENT SECURITY. MUTUAL INSURANCE,. *j LOWEST PREMIUMS. dr Snei,PS3, ,nßr3r i ?ranoh offers an Insurance ot "* «I.SOO at the premium charged elae £f where tor £1,000, equivalent to id an immediate bonds or £200 le In addition to Full Participation in Proflte. 5 WORKMAN'S INSURANCE *1 Specially provided for in the • INDUSTRIAL BRANCH. J Policies Issued from £5 Upwards, wn W. PARTICIPATION IN PROFITS. M PREMIUMS PAYABLE WEEKLY, For which a Colleotor will call. SPECIAL TABLBS~FOR CHILDRBM. ■ Policies of £20 and upwards, after Three r S, oaTBA 9? a be surrendered for Cash, or lor a '• Free Policy. liberal regulations. - NOTE.*-The Government not only brings U Insurance within the reach of nearly every man, woman, and ohild in the community, but pro vides the deaorlption of policy and mode of pay ment best suited to the requirements of each. D. M. LUOKIB. Commissioner. HE COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY (LIMITED). AUOKLAND OFFICES ! 139, QUEEN-STREET. DntECTORS: , Auckland.—J. M. Shorn (Chairman), S. Thome Georgo, F. J. Moss, M.H.R. Dunedin-E. J. Spence (Chairman). W. J. M. Larnach, C.M.G.. M.H.R.; Hon. George Mc- Lean, M.L.C.; Hon. Robert Stout, Premier. • ..THE COLONIAL MUTUAL has added to all I JP£,_2ri'£S!£,fprms of Assurance SEVERAL I DISTINCTIVE FEATUREB, and is tho only Colonial Life Office which issues TONTINE INVESTMENT POLICIES. The "Absolute" and "Modified" Tontine Policies of the Colonial Mutual secure advan tages not offered by any Foreign Company. Colonial Mutual Policies are INCONTEST ABLE FROM DATE OF ISSUE, being en tirely free from obnoxious conditions as to travelling, residence, occupation: mode of life. X manner ot death. H. 8. H. LYALL, Seorotary for Ngw-Zaakmfl. fTIHB UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD ■*■ INGf SASH, AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED). /WHOLSSALB DEALERS IN TIMBER, DOORS, SASHES. AND TURNERY. BPmiES IN WHOLE3ALB WO, From Bosh Mills, by direct delivery at any Publio Wharf in Auckland, BUILDING MATERIAL IN EVERY FORM, including MOULDINGS. And from Mechanics' Bay Yard and Factory, TIMBER, MOULDINGS, DOORS, SASHES, SPECIAL JOINERY, FRETWORK, AND TURNERY. IMFOHTAOT TO BUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, CABINETMAKERS, AND JOINERS. A SPECIALLY SELECTED STOCK OF JOINERS' TIMBER, From the Company's Tairua Mill, thoroughly ■eoßoned and ready for working up, is always kept In-otack at-Mechanlcs' Bay Ycxd, and oan be soourea in Lots to suit Customers' TAIRUA TIMBER Is well known as the BEST JOINERS' TIMBER IN the MARKET STORAGE ACCOMMODATION Afforded by arrangement in Mechanics' Bat Yard. SORTING-UP ORDERS Executed from Mechanics' Bay Yard with out delay. QUOTATIONS AND PATTERN BOOKS On application at MECHANICS' BAY OR CUBTOMS-sth >• t\issolution of partnership; The undersigned having Dissolved Partner ship, are offering the whole of their ENORMOUS STOCK OF BOOTS, SHOES, SLIPPERS, ETC. Also, LEATHER op ALL KINDS. GRINDERY, &C amounting In value to £19,000, at tho following prioes :— a.d. Men's Watertiohts, usual prico 12s od.. 8 6 Men's Bluchers, usual price 8s 6d .. 4 6 Men's Balmorals, usual price 13s 6d .. 9 6 Men's Elastic Sides, usual price lis .. 8 6 Women's Elastic Sides usual prloo 10s 6d.. _ .. .... _ _ 6.8 Men's Shoes, usual price 10s 6d .. _ 6 8 Youths' Boots, usual price 6b 6d .. „ 4 0 Ladies'Kn> Button, usual prioe 13s .. 8 9 Ladies' Kid Elastics, usual price 8s 6d.. 6 6 Ladies' Kid Elastics, usual price 10s 6d 5 0 Ladies' Kid Elastics, usual price 10s 9d 6 9 Ladies' Kid Elastics, usual price lis ..7 6 Ladies'PßUNßLLAjosual price, Bs6d .. 5 9 Ladies' Prunella, ÜBual price 10s 6d .. 65 Ladies Shoes, usual price 10a 6d .. .. 6 6 Ladies' Shoes, usual price lis 6d ..' .. 7 6 Ladies' Kid Elastics (high-leggod), usual price 12s 6d ..7 9 Ladies' Kid Button, usual price 14s 6d ~ 10 6 Ladies' Button Shoes, usual price 10s Od 7 9 Girls' Elastic Sides, ÜBual price Is 6d.. 2 8 Girls' Elastic Sides, usual price 6s 6d.. 3 6 Girls' Elastic, usual price 7s 6d .. .. 4 8 Child b Shoes, usual prioe 3s ■.. .. -1 8 The above are only a few lines, as Bpaoe will not permit us to give a full price list The above sale Is the largest and most genuine sale of Boots, Shoes, &o„ ever held in New Zealand. GA R R BIT 'BEOS,, WAKEFpiLD-STRBET pAPERHANGING S, W. PHILLIPPS & SON HAVE RECEIVED, EX LATE ARRIVALS 185-P A C X A G E S-185 CONTAINING^ 66,000 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS, consisting or NEW PATTERNS For Drawing, Dining, Bed-rooms, Mind Stalroase, suitable for the Mansl^i? Cottage. BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS, AND BEST VALUE EVER OFFERED IN PAPERHANGINGS. 916—PACKAGES—918 SORIMS AND HESSIANS PLATE AND SHEET GLASS, WHITE TSb^OUA TURPS, VARNISHES, ANf» ALL TRADE SUNDRIES. I W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 85 and 97, Queen-street. FOR BEDSTEADS ! MATTRASSES ! PALLIASSES ! j FENDERS! 1 FIREIRONS ! ' - RANGES REGISTER GRATES ! 1 AMERICAN STOVES! 1 OILS ! PAINTS ! j BRUSHWARE ! 1 ' DOORMATS! FURNITURE 1 1 GARDEN TOOLS ! &c, Try • T' ETTS, T^OODWARD, &. rm, IRONMONGERS. &c, Upper Symonds-btrebt.



Land and Estate Agents. SAMUEL VAILS.] [jOnN DOUGLi , V AILE & DoUGLA (Late Samuel Vaile), HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, LAND AND ESTATE AUCTIONEERS REAL ESTATE VALUATORS. ■ BROKERS UNDER THE LAND TRANSFEI : SHORTLAND STREET (Next the Post Office). BANKERS! Bane of Nhjw South Wales. See also our advertisement In "N.Z. Herald . and " Wookly News.") MORTGAGES~BOUGHT. SMALL FARM of 14 acres, vory suitabli for a working man; all In cultivation; riel land; House of 3 rooms and kitchen, stable &o. Price, £200. 1360 CHEAP LITTLE HOMESTEAD, 14 acres. East Tamakl; all In grass and crop. Cottage of 3 rooms and small one of 2 rooms. £260. 1383 PARTLY IMPROVED FARM of 135 acres, all fenced; 45 aorea in grass. Splendid position for fruit farm ; deep water frontogo close to town. £5 per acre. 1363 £300 — GOOD LITTLE WATERSIDE FARM of 112 acres, with largo run adjoining: 25 to 30 acres In cultivation; splendid place foi fruit growing. Terms easy. — Vaile and Douglas, Land and EBtate Agets, Shortland atrect: Immediate possession. 1286 SPLENDID FAMILY RESIDENCE in the best part of College Road, beautiful view and every convenience, gas and water laid on, orchard and garden. The house, which is as good as new, contains 10 rooms, detached wash-house—in faot, every requirement for a gentleman's family. Price very low, and terms easy.—Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents. Shortland-streot. £220—COTTAGE of 4 rooms, with allot ment 33 x 98ft. neat garden, and close to the tram-lincß.—Vaile and Douglas, House and Land Agents, Shortland-street 1352 £300—Very Convenient COTTAGE of 4 rooms and aoullery, allotment 32 x 80ft within quarter of an hojtr's walk from Queen-street —Vaile and Dot&las, House, Land and Estate Agents, next P. 0., Shortlaui-Btreet 1302 X'OOA'l^l COTTAGE 10 min dW/V/VVF utea walk fromPoat-offlce. A Bargain.—Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, Shortland-atreet £650—HOUSE of 5 rooms ami Kitchen, gas and water laid on, &c.; workshop 21 x 14, Allotment, with frontage of 33 feet to Upper Union-street, and frontage to Nelson-street of 31 feet.—Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, ShortUuid-Btroet. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, First-class Family Rosldonce at Norman's Hill, One hun«a. with li acres Rich Land, laid out as Garden, Shrubbery, and Orchard; magnifl cont view. Prico low, and terms very1 easy.— Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate Agonts. Shortland-street TO INVESTORS.—For Salo, a First-rate Investment—Store and Dwolllng-housoLeasod for 5 years to a good tenant; rent 32s 6d per week. Large and Commodious Store and Dwelling - house of Six Rooms In good thoroughfare, close to city.—Apply Vaile and Douglas, House, Land, and' Estate Agents, Shortland-street £3 PER FOOT—Splendid Building Site, near tramway terminus; 132 x 274 feet— Vaile and Douglas. Land Agents, Shortland atreet next General Poat-offlce- LARGE FREEHOLD ALLOTMENT, 66 x 117 feet, together with dwelling-house, stables, &c, conveniently situated, within 7 minutes' walk of Post-offloe, and suitable either for private residence sites, or for busi ness purposes; prioe moderate. Terms easy. —Vaile and Douglas, Land and House Agents, Shortland-street 1324 £300—NEW HOUSE of 6 rooms and bath room, oven, grate, 2 tanks, &0.. with allotment 33 x 118. Terms—£loo qoeh, balance weekly payments. — Vaile and Uougiac- House and Laid Agents. Shortland-street. 1303 £630—NEW HOUSE of 6 rooms, with out house, tanks. &c, and allotment 66 x 198, volcanic soil; convenient situation.—Vaile and Douglas, House and Land Agent Short land-street. 1271 £500—Capital Waterside FARM, of 90 acres, about half richolluvlal flat, 30 acres in grass. House of 4 rooms, dairy, sheds, &c— Vaile and Douglas, Land Agents, Shortland street 1227 FOR SALE, DRAPERY AND MIL' j-tntkry BUSINESS In one of the bestposl tfßaa_in Queen-street. To an enterprising a going concern cheap. "»alishmw>r./ioJ**oija tor Belling. Principals only treated with.— Apply Vaile and Douglas, House and Estate Agents. Shortland-street VILLA RESIDENCE, Mount ALBERT, beautifully situated on the main road, quite new, contains 9 rooms, all well finished and of the host material, with eveiy. convenienae; half an acre of land; close to oiwrch and school; half an acre of rich voloanlo uoil. Omnibuses pass every half-hour. Prico. eroo. —Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents/ Shortland-street. 1274 pHAS. TT QSMOND LAND AND MONETARY AGENT 116, Queen-street (Adjoining B. Tonka and Co.'s). TELEPHONE N 0...185. Bankers i Nations Bank of Now Zealand (Limited). Mortgages and Loans Negotiated. Rents and Interests Collected, Money Invested on First-class Soourltles with out charge. Estates managed for absentees. Valuations and Arbitrations undertaken. Native Land affiiirs specially understood. Houses to Let and Properties for Sale plaoed on my list free of charge. Every deaorlption of landed property bought or sold to order. Large sums to lend on nrstolass securities. piTY pROPERTIBS. STORES.-Several large ones in commanding positions; every Information on application. STORE A.&D COMFORTABLE HOUSE In a flrst-class leading position; both water and gas laid In; a fine opening for someone. Prioe. £500. with terms. ALLOTMENT, SHORTLAND-STREKT-Large frontage and very deep; splendid buainosa site. Sites of this description (doublo front ago) are very hard to Obtain anywhere olose to Quoen-streot Ttiia aite should at once com mand the attention of persons requiring a grand position so near the Poat-ofilce. BROWN-STREET, PONSONBY-A Capital and vory convenient Six - roomed Houso almost now; nice allotment; pretty view. Prioe. £425. with terms to suit. PONSONBY—Very pretty Seven-roomed Villa Residonoe (new); gas and water; every con veniencs. Price. £425. NEWTON, SYMONDS-STREET SlDE—Very Comfortable Eight-roomed House (just the sort ot house there is so much inquiry for at presont), olose to Queen-atreet; gas and water; large allotment; nioe view, and oheap;fi7sß. . ______ iji o: l ET, CONVENIENTLY - SITUATED 8 - ROOMED HOUSE, Victoria Avenue; rent, 14a per week. SEVERAL COMFORTABLE AND PLEA SANTLY-SITUATED HOUSES at low rente to good tenants. SUBURBAN pROPERTES. _f1210.-VERY COMFORTABLE 4-ROOMED COTTAGE, convenient distance from town; Mount Eden dlstriot; every convenience, and nice allotment; easy terms of payment NORTH SHORE—Two Arcs-class Allotments, commanding a very protty view, in rapidly rising locality, olose to tho wharf. £3 15a per foot A350 FOR AN 8-ROOMED HOUSE and good allotment, situated near Mr Morley's Store an the Great North Road. A ohanoe seldom met with. MOUNT EDEN, VIEW ROAD-One of the Prettiest Houses in the district, built on an allotment 60 x 250, commanding a pleasant view; garden tastefully laid out built and finished in a very superior manner; should be inspected to be appreciated; contains five rooms, exclusive of cupboards and pantries. Prieo ow and tcrmß easy. FIVK ACRES, five milos from town; northern aspoct; £30 per aore. This is the proporty for an indnatrious man; terms to suit. TEN ACRES, Bame as above. Houso to suit will be built on deferred payment system, if required. SEVERAL 3 to 7-ACRE SECTIONS, suitable tor Market Gardens; good soil; convenient to town; good road frontage, 3} miles from town; great prospective value; easy terms. Money advanced to build with, repayable by monthly or quarterly payments. £600 wiU purohase ONE of the NICEST SITEB tor a GENTLEMAN'S RESIDENCE to bo obtained near Auokland; the Bize of the site would be about 300 x 200 feet . MOUNT ROSKILL (Valley Road)-A good 6-roomed House on a Large Corner Allotment t MOO. . /GLADSTONE JJJSTATE. lfls PER FOOT AND UPWARDS.-All the Unsold Portions of that moat conveniently situated property known as the Gladstone Est ite. This Estate, Bituated so close to town, and from any portion of which the views are unsurpassed, is now Subdivided into Large Allotments. These allotments are not 33 x 99, but have large frontages and still larger depth, The pricea are suoh that -almost any person may obtain their own freehold at a nominal coßt Should terms be any inducement, the owner is prepared to accept a third cash, the balance to remain for 3 or 5 years at 6 per cent, per annum. The inducements which this pro- K'.rty offers to any persons requiring a nice esidence Site or a Splendid Investment are manifold. Fancy being able to purchase a Grand Allotment close to town for 10ai pet foot. Soil Bemi-Toleanic, views unrivalled; within 5 minutes' walk of a railway station, trams to pass In the immediate vicinity, buses constantly; church and school convenient; sas and water mains within 100 feet of the pro perty; post-offlce and telephone within a Uttlc distance; no clearing required. Plans and every information may be obtained at the office of the undersigned.



Money. ls 4?tUHi(m TOLENDI »surmof fron »'UV \J\J £50 upwards.-Apply Wm. fi Cochrane, Coohrane's Auotlon Mart, 185, Queen S Btreet. ON E V T~O LE N I ____> ~ ■.. wJfroßhold Securitleß.-A. Buchanan Spholto^ St Mungo Chambers (opposite Ban] of New Zealand). i IVrONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, o: '• JUL First-olaaa Freehold Securities. , W. COLEMAN, Solicitor, ■* National Insurance Buildings. ONEY LENT ON PROMISSORY NOTES. HOUSES, FURNITURE, &a BILLS DISCOUNTED DAH,Y. MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED. , JOHN W. HARDIE, Land, Commission, and Estate Aoent, HIGH-STREET, AUOKLAND. MONEY TO LEND, in sums of £21 and upwards, at ourrent rates of Interest Apply to PETER OLIPHANT, 3 Solicitor, High-Btreet. J T\/f"ONEY TO LEND, at a moderate As/A. rate of interest.—Apply to , JACKSON & RUSSELL, 3 Solicitors, Bhor.tland-street. MONEY TO LEND, In large or amaU sums, at usual rates oi interest. : connell &; cooyma, 1 BpUoitors, Vulorn Lan», ! i?OKA TO £1,000 TO LEND on ! cS'/WCFvf good freehold Beouritieß. — . Apply to C. F. E. Klssitng, No. 4, SoherfiTs ! BuildiDKß, For^Bt^eet. MONEY TO LEND at ourrent rates of Interest.-Laishley and Jackson, Queen street. J ONDON LOAN AND DISCOUNT •*-* COMPANY. HIGH-STREET, NEXT TO ATKINS PRINTING OFFICE. £5 to £1,000. This Company grants Loans on PERSONAL SECURITY, FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD SECURITY, ON FIRST AND SECOND MORTGAGES, or on any available security, repayable in WEEKLY OR MONTHLY INSTALMENTS, or in any way to suit the Borrower. Loans may be repaid at the rate of Sixpence per week in the Pound. Bills Discounted at Current Rates. Bank of England Notes and Australian Bank Notes Bought. All communications striotly confidential, LONDON LOAN AND DISCOUNT CO., , HIGH-STREET o>Text to atkin'b Printins OrriCßt. INDUSTRIAL anb PROVIDENT PER MANENT BUILDING, LAND, AND IN VESTMENT SOCIETY OF AUCKLAND, Comer of Queen-street and Vulcan L*n«. INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT. This Society ls now Issuing: Ordinary Investing Shares, carrying tall rate Of Interest and profit. Paid-up Investing Sharesot 420 each, oararinf T per cent, interest (payable half-yearly) and ""^ DEPARTMENT. Interest allowed on deposits for: 12 monthß-.__--..-.--6 per cent. 8 months...-___--.-. 5 per oent, I days' notice-.__ 4 per cent. BORROWING DEPARTMENT. - The Society advances on Approved Freeholl and Leasehold Property to the extent of three f earths of the value. _ _~__, Borrowers may pay off part or the whole Of their mortgages at any time. • ReduoeoTTableof Rates and any further partt cnlars required may be obtainad at the Society c O-ffioes. GEORGE FRABER, Manager. UCKLAND PERMANENT GO OPERATIVE BUTLDmG & INVEST MENT SOCIETY, OTFIOEt 117, QUEEN-STBBST, I/JANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in Bums of £20 to £8.000, principal and interest being repay able in instalments at the following Reduced Rates tor repayment of each £100 borrowed :— Ropaymentaextend-L,^ $%d . j^ffi £ s. d. £ s. d. 1 year - .. 20 0 104 0 0 2 years - .. 10 10 108 8 8 8 years „ .. 14 7 11315 .0 4 years _ .. U 8 121. 8-8 Byears ____. _, ! • 138 18 9 . Byoarß .... 7 I 147 13 9'« 10 years .. ~J 83 | 162 18 3 And in the same proportion for smaller orlargerloans. , '".,'<■ D-Ea^psiTS.—The Society receives Mohey on Deposit:-Repayable at 7 days' notice, 5 per cent, per annum: repayable in 6 months, 6 per oent. per annum. __ JOHN PAJQER. Seo-sgtary. ■\TICTORIA LOAN AND DIBCQUNT AGENCY, " "" BBMOVED TO OKWCES NEXT DOOR TO MB P. OUPHANT, SOLICITOR, H I G H-B.T REE T. MONEY ADVANCED IN SUMS OF £10 to £1000 ON PERSONAL SECURITY, DEEDS OF PROPERTY, BOND WARRANTS, SHARES, &c. REPAYMENTS CAN BE MADE IN WEEKLY OB OTHER INSTALMENTS TO SUIT BORROWERS. COMMUNICATIONS CONFIDENTAL. POSTAL ADDRESS: BOX - ONDON MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BANK. 60, HHORTLAND-STREET, AuoKUitD (Opposite A, Clark & Sons' Warkhousi), And Little Collins-street. Melbourne. lAANS ARE ADVANCED FROM £10 TO £1,000. Upon personal, freehold, and leasehold security, repayable byWeekly, Monthly, or Quarterly Instalments, at Lowest Current Rates. Advances made on Furniture without removal. and all classes of Merchandise. I,OANB Granted uj-on LiftcPouoikb, LEQAOm, and Interests under Wills. • BILLS DISCOUNTED AT CURRENT RATIS, Loans upon Deposit or Deeds. Ripatmenx bt East Instalments. FORMS GRATIS. __U oommuntoations and Interviews held strictly confidential Bank or England Notes On ureas. A. AND G. PrIOH, ENGINEERS, BOILERMAKERS, IRON AND BRASS FOUNDERS, AND GENERAL MACHINISTS, THAMES, Have fox sale the following Machinery :— 1 Portable Engine, by Hornsby ft Co., 8 h.p. I Horizontal Engine, double cylinder, 101a. diameter, 24in. stroke 1 Horizontal Engine, Win. by 181 n. stroke 1 Launch Engine, 4Hn. by 51n. atroke _ . • 1 Multitubular Boiler, 17ft. lonft by 5f t. diameter 1 Oornlah Boiler, 20ft. long by St. diameter 1 Corniah Boiler, 18ft. long by 6ft. diameter 1 Corniah Boiler, 17ft long by 4ft 6ln. diameter 1 Cornish Boiler, 16ft long by 6ft diameter 1 Cornish Boijor, 15ft long by 4ft 61n. diameter 1 Verticalßoiler.Field tubes, 7ftx3ft4in.; new A Quantity of second-hand Quarts-crushing Plant. Estimates supplied for all classes of Englneerim Work.—Makers of Sawmill and Quarts orushlng Maohinery, Turbine Wheels, Hydraulic Machinery, Timber Jacks, and Patent Safety Catches for Warehouse and other Lift dagos. WANTED KNOWN—Bought here, at English cost, 1 case Men's Dressed Oxford Shirts, 2s 9d each—lss 6d the 1 doz.; well worth is each.—Rendell's Brighton House, top of Grey-street WANTED KNOWN-Children's Trimmed Pinafores, new patterns in muslin, diaper, &c, from 6Jd to 7b 6d; Buch a variety asyou will not see else where.—Rendell 8 . Brighton House, ton of Grey-Btreet WANTED KNOWN—A really good Blue Sergo Coat (In all sizes) can be had for 6s 6d at Rendell's Brighton House, top of Grey-street W~ ANTED KNOWN—That it's a good thing to keep tho head cool, and also to ' wear one of the Silk Helmets at 2s 6d; Long Silk Dust Coats, 12s Bd.—Rondell'a Brighton • House, top of Grey-Btreet ANTED KNOWN—A thousand Ladles' and Children's Straw Hats to ' choose from, bought at 5s In tho pound. We 1 are trimming nice Hats from this lot at 2s lid, . 3a 62, and 3a lid (proper for the holidays) at i Rendell's Brighton House, top of Grey-Btreet ANTED KNOWN—Extra Beds for Christmas; 70-Inch White Crtyden I Sheeting, 6Jd per yard; wonderful value; useful i sizs White Quilts, 8s 6d.-Rendell's Brighton House, top of Grey-atreet



1 Tenders °mO B U I LD BRS '' EXTENSIONDF TIME. j* TWO DWELLING-HOUSES, PONSONBY. The time for reception of Tenders is extendei - until 4 p.m. on MONDAY, the sth of January i 1885. - P. F. M. BURROWS, Architeot. A. M. P. Buildings (over Goodson's). ■ ( m O BUILD ETI Tenders are invited until noon of JT3SDNES DAY, 7th January, for Additions to Nbwmarke Hall. F. W. GREY, Architect. 252, Queen-street. 7TI O BUILDERS. : Tenders will be received by the undersigned ' untU Noon of WEDNESDAY, January 7, 1885, . for the Erection and Completion of Villa Resi dence, in concrete, at Glensido, Symonds-street Plans at my office. Queen-street. : Quantities by Mr Hubbard, Quantity Snr • veyor. ; S.M.HERAPATH, Architect. . rr\ O CARPENTERS. Tenders will bo received until noon on SATURDAY, January 10th, for the Erection of a Cottage in, Graf ten Road. Plans at my ■ office, Canada Bandings. ' HENRY G. WADE, Architect. ; TO MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS. Separate Tenders for twelve months' supply of the undermentioned articles will be received • by the Devonport Steam Ferry Company up to five o'olook p.m. of TUESDAY,-30th inst , COALS (delivered at Company's wharf, North Shore). ENGINEERS' and other stores. Specifications at my offloe, Queen-street Wharf. BENJ. TANNER, Manager. m O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to Noon on MON DAY, the 29th instant, for Alterations and Addi tions to a Family Residence at Mount Eden. Plans &(.., at our offices, Queen-street. EDWD. MAHONEY AND SON, . • Architects. mO B OIL D E R S. CHURCH-STREET, NORTH SHORE. . EDGAR BLUCK, BUILDERS' AND FURNISHING IRON MONGER, has on Sale- Cement, Gunpowder, Kerosine. Coventors Tools, Nalls.Corrugatod Iron, RegistoredGrates, ; Kitchen Ranges; also, China, Glass, Earthen waro and Fancy Goods. T\EVONPORT, NORTH SHORE, WELLSBROS., CARTERS, CARRIERS, &0. BRICKS, LIME, SAND? HOUSE BLOCKS, ASH. Sea. BALLAST SUPPLIED. . N.a-BuUders liberally dealt with. Board and Residence. T7ISITORS from the country will find a T quiet comfortable Home, single and double bed-rooms, next to Wark worth House, 166, Grey-street Terms moderate. ■ ■' ; ■*. j; ; .' LD CLUB PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE, EDEN CRESCENT.-Vaoanotes for Gentlemen or Families; terms, 255, single room; double room, 20s.—Mrs Garner; Proprie tress. ;'. . MONA VIEW, Karangahape Road.— Board and Residence offered to three or four Gentlemen, where every comfort, cleanli ness, and attention may be relied upon. Terms, 21s per week, including washing.—Apply to Mrs Moncnr, Mona View. Referenced: Mal- Klmßon and De Lacy, The New Zealand House, md, and Estate Agency, High-Btreet ■ ■ BIRKENHEAD.— Sunnyside Gardens.— Mrs Jenkinson 1b n?w ready to receive Visitors. Strawberries and fresh Cream always ready, Board and Residence. .' /GOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL, VJT HOBSON-STREET. Board and Lodging - 20s per Week Single Room -■ .. .. .. .. 25s per Week ■W.BLL.SSLBY HOUSE TT (8 doors from Hobson-streeO, Welleßle*f —"-""isbiifi^a^^ea^-ealttn^ A Good Table kept, lofty and well-ventilated Bedrooms, Plunge and Shower Baths, and every convenience to ensure the comfort of boarders and visitors. Terms, £1 per.woek.. ; ~. ..... ~.■'.. ip^ MASON. Prgorietraeife ! 7\HB story is good until another is told, jv/ and nowhere in Auckland can you obtain the same value for your-money as at Rew's General Grocery and Provision Stores, Viotori.Br street; ..■,.,,..,', 3 *■) , ''Sporting , AUCKLAND S~TEbro;cHASE, No. 2 COMPANY.-''EUREKA" has now Opened No. 2 Company on the abo>»..^y en t i Unlimited number of Shareholders at l(B>i r share for Tickets.-Apply to "EUREKA," care of H. Ellison. Tobacconist, junction of Grey and Qneen-atreeta. '-' ■ ;■';'. .. SEASON OF 1884-5.,,,.,,, : BOOKS OPEN ON ALL FORTH OOMLNG EVENTS. Auckland Cup and Stbkplechabk—From fiOOtolOtc-25 /- I •■;l_'- ._.. „, . AVCKI.AND Cop and Dbbby—From 100 to? to 8. ROBERT BLAIKIE. Straight-out Prioes on above-events at Lowest Market Rates. .... Mblboorne Derby and Cdp Double, from 1,000t03t030. ■—'-.-'-.■ ~ -„_ Address-Tattersall's Club, Auokland, N.Z. N.B.—Telegrains and letters answered Bame day as received. Bußlnses strictly ronfldeutial. AJlßetsP^. £5 000 . I j£5.000. 10.000 PROGRAMMES at 108 EAoH.- io FID ELI T V COMPANY'S ANNUAL PROGRAMME ON THE DUNEDIN CUP. 40 HORSES and 115 NEW ZEALAND BONDS, ■ ' • Divided as follows— : • • I Ist Horse .. ~£l3OO N.Z. Bonds. „: tod Horse .. 700 oat WOO _ »««00 MdHoree.. .. 300 10at£50 .. .. SOO Othere(divided).. 700 20at£20 .. ..400 40at£5 '.'. i'- 200 Total .. ..£3OOO Total .. ..fi2ooo i Total amount of Prizes..£s,ooo. t Each Ticket has Sis Chanoes, and can obtain a Prize In Each Drawing. „ Will Close on or about 24th February, 1885. Please add stamps for replyand result. tr Remittances can be sent as f ollowa:— 1. Cheques, P.O. Orders, or Bank Notes. 2. Make oroßsed cheques, with ls added for exchange, payable either to a No. or simply to bearer, as printed, but not to any particular person; H oheques or bank drafts are payable either to a particular person or to order, they will be returned to the sender. . 3. P.O. Orders may bo sent, but they must be made payable to Fidelity Company only, and not to any particular person. ■ 4. Registered letters or telegrams cannot be replied to. -.-.'■. , • Address only as below— . BTDELITY COMPANY. Care of Alfred A. Cameron/s Box 251, :> Post-office, Dunedin. COUSINS AND ATKIN have oh Sale several Second-hand Buggies, Phaetons, and Dog Carts, light, and suitable fqr summer ÜBO. ~'. ~y •.:'..•• '.. ' ' ; ' OXAKLBB SBBXITH.J [ALEX. AITKUN. HESKETH AND AITKEN are glad to Inform their Customers and the Public generally that having Bold tho whole of their last year's Stook of Clovers, etc., they are In a position to Offer an Entirely New Stock arriving per direct steamer Aorangi, from Lon don, and per Mall Steamer from San Franolsoo, as under, all ourrent season's growth, consisting ' ol— WHITE CLOVER (Trefollum repens) RED CLOVER (Trefollum pretens) ALSYKE CLOVER (Trefollum hybrids) OOWGRASS (Trefollum perenne) ___ ' 1 SCARLET CLOVER (Trefollum Inoarnatum) TREFOIL (Medioagosupulina) ' LUCERNE (M*dicagosativa). , ; ALFALFA (MedlcagoChiliana). 1 TIMOTHY (PhleumPrateuis) i; CRESTED DOGSTAHj (Cynosurus eristalus) I ' MEADOW FOXTAIL (Alopecurua pretensls) BHEEPS FESCUE (Featucaovlna)i "**■ 1 WOOD MEADOW GRASS (Poa nemoraUi) PRAIRIE (BromusSohrnderi) DOOB GRASB RAT-TAIL (Sporobolus olongatus) • RYE-GRASS (Solemn perrene sempervlrens) COCKSFOOT (Daotylisglomerata) PURPLE and GREEN TOP ABERDEEN TURNIPS DEVONSHIRE GREY STONB^WHHB STONE, AND GLOBE TURNIPS \ SWEDE TURNIPS They are also Agents for the BOnedust « - Manufactured by the Auckland Manure Com . pany, Sydney Bonedust and Flour, Mineral and - Bone Phosphates, Potato and Grass Manures . Peruvian Guano, Nitrate of Soda, and othei I Artificial Manures; Oats,Maize,Barley, Beans [ Pease; Coares, Fine, and RockJSalt, Cobra, anc I I mm Cake 1 New ZoalanaFlax and Tow. etc



• , VM.U A JUIUI At ' Amusements !. A BBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE, Proprietor .. -~7. ". Mr H. N. Abbott. Leasee and Manager .. .. Mr G. B. W. Lewis Directress .. Mra G. B. W. Lewis I OVERFLOWING BOUSES. -, , BRILLIANT RECEPTION, TREMENDOUS SUCCESS OF • '• MRSG. B. W. LEWIS ' . IN THE Grand Pantomime, Grand Pantomime, t BLUE BEARD! OR, THE HEATHEN CHINEE. Supported by her Premier Company from tho Bijou Theatre, Melbourne. ■ Magnificent Scenery! Elegant Costumes t Grand Ballet, and Baby Watteau Ballet 1 I TRANSFORMATION !"SS • Songs, Trios, Choruses, and Dances I- Amazon March, and Britannia's Reception of Nations ! ■ Musical Director.. .. Mr H. Weinberg, jun. Prices of Admission—DressiCirole and Orchestra Stalls, 4n; Stalls, 2s 6d; Pit, is. Box Plan at Lennox's. ' Day Tickets at Abbott's Hotel. J. W. DODGE,'BnBineBB Manager. LODGE RELIANCE, No. 2, LOYAL UNITED FRIENDS. - Installation Ball of the above Lodge will be held in the New I Foresterß( Hall, Karangabape Hood, on WED-f NESDAY, the 31st December. 184. Double Ticketß, 7s 6d; Single. ss; Extra Lady. 2a 6d. " Dancing to commence at 8.30 sharp.— W. SOUTH- . well, A. Hughes, M.C.'s. i I ■ ' »' . s For Sale. s TV E V 0 N P 0 R T. I FOR SALE—A splendid Pix-roomed House, j within 3 minutes' walk of Devonport Wharf; 1 alao. several small Cottages. — Apply R. & R, 1 Dnder. . .. ■■ .-.. - -;,,-. - :-. _j T\ E V ON P O R T. A FOR SALE—Choice Allotments' situated on f the Vauxhall Road, with magnificent view, 1 good frontage, and within easy, dfctanoe of -, steamer. Price very low; ti-rms emy. — For J full particulars appl> to Lilevroll Bros., House and Land Agents, Post-offlce.Stp.re, Devonport, 8 FOR SALE, at the North Shore (Chel (, tenham North), opposite the property of R. ft M. Stark, Esq., withm a mile of new wharf, p Allotments with beautiful view, on very easy P terms.—Apply to "Vickers and Hull, No, B, N.a _f. Inguranoeßuildingß. • " pS T ATCHtfOEE AND GO.^K HOUSE AND LAND AGENTS, i] 13 — GUSTOMS-STB-BET EAST —18 T HAVE FOR SALS- . I QUEEN-ST.-A First-lass Grocery Business i li a really good investment. ; |j I NEWTON—Two Newfi-roomed Cottages i fiM j deposit, balance weekly payments. j . RICHMOND RD.—A New S-roomed House, f allotmentfiOx 100; price, £400,- '.;'-; i RICHMOND RD.-An 8-roomed House, allot men 180 x 100, well planted, and .in grass price, I 1 £620. Terms easy. ":: , '- il KARANGAHAPE RD.-A Large General Store, doing a first-olass trade; a bargain. f\ GREAT NORTH RD.-A Large Allotment, t SO x 430,40 years' lease; price, £40. t PONSONBY—A Splendid Allotment, 40 x 130; 1 lovely view; price, £310s per foot. ■'. '■- , Isj TURANGA CREEK-AFarm of 98 aore& t with new House ; well watered and timbered, J fronting main road; price, £500.1 Terms easy. HOTELS, Country Stores, &0..& C SEVERAL Nioe Villa Residenbes and Allot- '■: mente To Let and For Sale at Mount Eden. . -"..:•' £ -rp :D-^F!!l)i;: ;.TTT,I-.Y: T~~IC { I 5, Meboantilk Chambers, FINANCIAL AGENT, % HOUSE AND LAND AGENT, BROKER, &0. , FOR SALE, at Mount Eden, 5 acres f enoed and in grass; extensive frontage to two roads; Si valuable mound of red gravel; fine situation.— , Also,' Grand Allotment, 155 x 200; magnificent jf view.—Also, Houses of 4to 10 rooms, &c, from - £300, and up wards. . •'■; .3} ACRES, Jervois Road, Ponsonby, with , house, 12 rooms; fine orchard, and about 650 feet § glass houses filled with the very choicest vines » 1 full bearing-pone of the sights of Auckland; offeredataprice which will allow tho fortunate purchaser evgobd and rapidly increasing Ina —Albo, at Ponsonby, house, 6 rooms; £300.— MOUNT AlißEßT.—GehtiemasTs^.fiiesiaenoer" 10 rooms; 2 bath rooms, pantries, out-offloes, || Btable, coach-house, cow-house.. &o,; near :ii station: grand panoramic view t-flheat volcanic I soil.—Also, several New Villa/Residences of 6 : to 10 rooms, &c. with ground to suit purchasers. —Also choice Villa Sites, from 1 aore. No de posit wanted. . ... ~ FARMS.—Capital Farm,- near Btation, with ..« house. 16 rooms: Harm buildings,' stock, &c.— p Fine Farms in Waikato, with extensive build ings at very low prices; good reasons given for leaving.—Land from £5 per acre, and'upwards,. Pi on Great North Road; New North Road.- North- I cote, &c—Also. Fine Orchard' of 3000 fruit : trees; house of 12 rooms; _^_ . ' • , •■ S3 '"' aV> Mercantile, Chambers. ' . TINSMITH'S and, Plumber's Business for Sale, situate in a prosperous township; capital opening for an industrious man with a little money.—Apply to E. Porter &Co., Iron mongers. Aueklajin. -'.-.■■■ 'A- J. OTEL FOR SALE.—The undersigned are instructed, in consequence of the ill neo». JO f the proprietor, to offer for immediate a sale, tn^^Freehold ot, the old established | Exchange «-tfli Onehunga. Terms very is easy. PartioutarF^.application, to the Pro- >i prietor, or,, J. .M. ,»f4_^Mowbra_y, Land ; Agents. Auckland. ■ '■'■' "O ESIDENC.E, ..^A^Nr-^^ FOR SALE, the comfortable Residency the* i property of J. M; Dalgavllle.Eßq., well situated* 'At corner of York-stroet, Bradford-street, and j: Salisbury-street. There are 13 Rooms, consist-K ingot very laree Drawing-room,^Dining-room,:B Nursery, oest Bedroom,, eto., with all' con* I veniencos; splendid view over the harbour. The ■?_ Grounds contain about One Acre, tastefully laid | out with flowers and shrubs. Good Tennis _% Ground, in capital order. .*;;.' g AP^jSuEL COCHRANE AND SON, | Anotioheera. S mo shh p pc rsi of- butt c rl l ■:;:;on"'s;ale,: ..:'v 100 KEGS PRIME TARANAKI BUTTER. 1 GABRIEL LEWIS, ■■•■ Auctioneer. : ~ '. '| O- R S A L H, At LOWEST Market Rath I ■ Resin, Pitch, and Tar ■■ . v. Kerosene, Paint and Olive Oils ~.._> J Champion's, Scott's, and Storer's Genuln* ! White Lead; In wood' . ;• s Munte Metal and Nails ;- . ; -.' i'< I Large Stock of Canvas, various brands Wire Rope, from 4i inoh to i inch : Bolt Rope, Hemp, and Manilla Bope, til ; Patent Windlass (wood), Frills, and PaJJI, Anchors, from 16 cwt. to 10 lbs. Chains, from i inch to 1 Inch. <_ _ OoU»andFiahOtt, § D. H. MoKENZII, nm O B S A L W,l ROSEBANK.ESTATE! 1 ROSEBANK 1 M We have the Allotment odjcihlng the Residen« Of Mrs Major, Rosebank Estate, Avondale, for Sale. One of the best situations in thedlstrlot. Commanding a magnifi cent view and easy access to . town by rail or road. .-• ■8.-'TQNKB &.CO.;',:'^'--vv:,s| t ' . . .... ... ..i.T^TT"'..■'■,.'■ .. ..;,.; TO THE POLICY-BIOLDERS OF THI GOVERNMENT :LIFE INSURANOI DEPARTMENT. ~ ; I will be glad to be favohred with your votes As one possessing practical knowledge rospeot tag the administration and management of largi public companies, I believo my special, quallfi cations and^genCral business experience woulc prove of value on the Board of Directors. Ab "i Policy-holder I am personally interested in th, successful development of the Institution Hence my nomination. ■■ b'< i . j ' T. KENNEDY MACDONALD.i Firm— ■ j *■' T. Kennedy Maodonald & Co., Land and Mercantile Auctioneers,; ' '' . Panama-street, Wellington.' ;.'■- C\ H. EA P Tip I'M |B E bM . CHEAP TIMBER! || THE |)^IQN^SABH^^ ANITDOdR CC ARE CiSARING UP YARD PRE ■>' ':-;yiOUSTO ! St'#i.-TiKrN6.' 1 . .jj;{;■.«;'; -A ,"-.-■ :+,... ~"'■■■% 11 - JOB LOTS-FOR SALE CHEAP, i -Ma '■ •■'' '■" ■■■ '"' '■' :/:\ '-bbA:":'m