SHOCKING ACCIDENTS.

(BY TELEGRAPH— OW_I CORRESPONDENT.)

WeiM-JOTON, this dtiy. While a case of corrugated iron was being lowered into tho hold of the steamer Hawea, it struck the combings and stove the end in, thus allowing the iron to slip out, which in its descent struck a lumper named William Lovelace, breaking both of his legs and inflicting internal injuries. Ho is not expected to recover.

Later.—Lovelaco, who was hurt on the Hawea, has had his left leg amputated, •while his right leg is fractured. He is progressing as well as can be expected.

A man named Thomas Hobbs fell down the hatchway of the ship Trevelyan to day, and sustained serious injury to his spine. His case is critical.

Masterton, this day.—Charles Osborne w _s killed yesterday at Mungapakeha by falling off the shaft of a loaded dray, which passed over his body. He leavos a wife and three children.

Dunedin, this day,

At Port Chalmers, last night, the daughter of Mr Stewart, Schoolmaster, Lower Har bour, fell into tho fire and was considerably burned. She is of weak intellect.

COLONIAL EXHIBITIONS.

Wellini. ton, this day, Yoc published a few days ago a cable circular from Loudon having reference to the Colonial Exhibition to bo hold in Lon don during the year ISSB. The Govern ment have fully considered the matters dealt with in that circular, and have cabled to the Secretary of the Exhibition Executive to . the effect that the colony agrees to the guarantee of £5,000. Of course, it is exceedingly improbable that the colony will bo called upon to pay the guarantee. The space allotted to New Zealand, however, is considered too little, and the Executive have been requested to extend it from seven thousand to ten thousand feet.

Writing of exhibitions reminds mo that Mr Challis, the Secretary of tho Industrial Exhibition to bo hold hero next year, has arrived, and is already getting his plans into shapo. The site is a very central one, and by adding to the buildings socured for the purpose quite an imposing palace should bo ready very soon. Tho Government havo expressed their desire that a wool show should be a prominent feature in the Ex hibition, and this suggestion is to be acted upon. In order that this idea should bear fruitful results, it will be necessary that wool-growers should save samples of this year's clip for exhibition.

ABOLITION OF THE SURVEY DEPARTMENT.

Wellington, this day. Yon may or may not have heard of the contemplated reforms in the Lands De partment. The probability is that you have not.beon supplied with taiy details. The Minister for Lands has been for some time considering a'schcme cf reform whereby a very large sum of money will annually be saved to the colony, and a department which has been allowed to grow until it has assumed enormous proportions will be swept almost entirely away, without the least danger of aoy ill results to the colony. I allude to tho Survey Depart ment, which is now little short of a training school for teaching the sons of politicians and sons of politicians' friends a profession. This Department is maintained at a cost of something like one hundred and twenty thousand pounds a year, and is engaged for the most part in the performance of work that might well be left to private enter prise. Mr Ballance is therefore of opinion that it will be a wise step to dispose of this huge Department almost entirely, and save the expenditure of so large a sum annually. The Department will therefore bo swept away, and the few officers retained will become officers of the Land Department. Mr Ballance is of opinion that surveys are not of immediate necessity, except whoro the land surveyed is lit and ready for settlement, and a lot of unproductive work now being done will therefore be discontinued. Such work, however, as the triangnlation pt the King Country will be carried on without delay; but a deal of work now being done for municipal bodies, etc., free of cost, will in future be charged for by the officers of the Department. By this disbandment cf the Survey Department, the Minister of Lands hopes to relieve the Administration of the care of a huge and unwieldy branch, -O mate room for privito cntcrpri.o nnd .. healthy competition uuiout; profess'oual men, and to save the colony over a hundred thousand a-year, -without in the least de priving it of those professional services necessary to the settlement of land.

Our Building Surveyor.

(To the Editor.)

Sib, —In last evening's issue our worthy Mayor is reported to have stated "that there was a feeling that the Building In spector was not the best man they could have for the position, but tho other officers deserved praise for their zeal and ability." Now, sir, naving had numerous opportuni ties professionally during Mr Ellis's term of office of testing his zeal and ability in the discharge of the duties thereof single handed, we feel convinced that it would be extremely difficult for the City Council to procure the services of a more suitable man. It is a matter of impossibility for one man to read specifications, examine plans, issue permits for the excessive amount of work that has been going on lately, and attend to other office business, all within tho space of about three hours daily, fixed by the Council as his office hours. Instead of turning attention to making any change in the inspectorship itself, the feeling should rather be to give more and better accommo dation and'assistance to what appears to the public to be a defectively arranged department - a department worthy of much more attention from the Council than it has yet received. Trusting that others will come forward and testify to the zealous and conscientious manner in which the Building Surveyor carries out his duties both to his employers and the public, we are, etc., (5) City Architects.

A Christmas Fair opened at the Lome street Hall to-day, and will be continued during to-morrow and Monday. A portion of the spacious hall is" divided into booths, and at these a great variety of articles may be purchased, from stickjaw to the last new waltz song. On the opposite side of the hall is a cat show, where "tabbies" of all sizes and descriptions are on view. Amongst the exhibits are a cat with nine kittens, several manx cats, and a six-toed cat. The cats will be judged this evening, and przes given to those considered worthy. This evening another attraction will be an ex hibition of lime-light views. To-morrow a do" show will take the place of the. feline exhibition. Upwards of 60 entries have al ready been received for this. On Monday next tho attraction will bo a dressed dol! show, when some 60 or 70 gorgeously dressed "dollits " will be exhibited; and On Monday evening abal masque will bring the Fair to a close. _•

To the Editor: Sir,—Allow mo to men tion in your paper that I took careful notes of Mr Milner Stephen's last public healing, and questioned each person treated a? to any bene'it received. There were in all 27 cases. 16 of,those slated decidedly that they felt benefitted, 5 Raid they felt only slightly so, and 5 were doubtful, while one with n short arm Mr Stephen declined to treat. Among the replies I noted down was one by Mr Henry Bond, " groatly bene fitted, pain gone." Whether or not any explanation of this is possible in the face of his statement to the contrary in Monday's paper, it certainly does not mean " a cure," which perhaps is what he wishes to imply. The fact of so large a proportion as 74 per cent, (oven not counting Mr Bond) declar ing themselves benefitted indicates clearly enough that a philanthropic work is being done by Mr Stephen, and ought to oarn the hearty support of all.--Yours, tec, W.D.C.

The annual competition of the Auckland Bifle Association takeß place at the new range, Henderson racecourse. The place of meeting, was omitted from the first advertisoment pub lished in the Stab.. -_

The fourth excursion of the members of f he Auckland FiehincClub will be to-tnorrow '(Satu'-day). 20th mst.. leaving the .Vharf at 10 ..liuut".. paatl o'clock, tin.- nc.:t _v _fthezc_ '_ uu beingtoed fur tlic 10th January. .

•The' Good Templar Hull,-' Oneaunga. >___vi_g bfeen restored and-decorated,'will here oo.nt-3 this evoniiw; with v. grand conc-ii'l, ecu-, me-cl-i- at a o'clock. The organised br,_ b__.d of the district will perform; sever... selections. -

Au . dvo-'t .e-'ue'-it elsevbwe atsnou_iC6_ thai Dr. Hughe?. __.A.,LUU.. will distribute prize, to the put.il.-* of the Children's Lyceum m the Opera. House on Saturday morning, at 10.30. Musical selections will be given in connection Tfiththo ceremony.

The annual Christmas-tree f.te in con nection with the parish of : St.-Thomas takes place on Monday evening in the local school room. The children of -the school are admitted free. Many presentations have been made, and the trea Dromises to be very prettily decorated,.

tfI^ACCKM^ DECEMBER 19, 1884.



Wanted, WANTED, a Painter.—Apply to J. Dunning. Devon port. - WANTED, Boy 15 or 16.—Apply to Clemcntß, Auckland Bop Beer Co., corner of Customs-street West. ' ANTED, Two -Good Labourers.— A pply eight o'clock Friday, Now Star Hotel, Albert-street. WANTED, for cash, a Light Spring Cart, Horse, and Harhoss. — Apply "0.0.Q.." Stab Office, Tuesday noxt. WANTED, an Energetic Man to hoip develop a promising business. Total abstainer, and of undoubted honesty. Ono with knowledge of fruit and _100 preferred.—Address " Fmctus,' STAn Ofllce. ___ WANTED, To Let, Furnished, Bed and Sitting-room, with or without board ; off Ponsonby Road.—For address apply 3t Alt Offlce. " WANTED, a Boy to look after horse and trap; mu*,t be ablo to drive- Apply Mr Moss, Equitable Life Assurance Society of tho U.&, Queen-street, between 10 and 12, Saturday. - ANTED, smart Boy.—Apply Eaton's Co-operative Store, Hobson-atreot. WANTED immediately, General Ser vant ; only three in family, good wages; 'ah.-), several Servants for town and suburDs,— Mrs Jack's Rogiatry, Mount Eden Road> WANTED, a good Door Talker for Show; must be sober man ; good wages. —Apply, at onco, noxt British Hotel, Queen street. WANTED.— Don't spoil your dinner for the want of a Good Potato like balls of flower; 22lbs for Is,—Co-operative Store, Hobsonstreet. WANTED, 2 Brickmakers. — Apply Parker, New Zealand Timber Com pany. ANTED, at once, 2 Good Dress makers.—Apply Mits Clarkson, 82, Grey-si root. WANTED, House Carpenter (improver, but must know his work).—Apply on job, corner of Vermont and Oliphant streets, Ponsonby. ANTED, Haymakers. — Apply D. Kenealy, Orakel Road, Remuera. WANTED, a fe\v"~respectablo Men Boarders; terms. 18a per week (waahing included).—Apply oppoaite Lorne-atreet Hall. WANTED, a Situation by a Man who has been used to a sate-room, or mako himsolf generally useful. — Apply by lotter. "N.K.," Star Office. WANTED, a first-class Hand to the Dressmaking; idso. Improvers and Ap prentices.—Apply Mrs E. H. Jaggar, Victoria-st. WANTED, Situation by married couple, Man as Ploughman, or to mako himself generally uaoful; Woman as Housekeeper or General Servant—only cue child.—Apply by lctti-r to " A.N.," Star Ofllce. WANTED by late arrival, Situation in store or on farm ; Willi ug to mako himself generally uaoful.—Apply at Stai. Offlco. V\7" ANTED, to Re_t,TSmair_louse and ? T a few Acrc3 of Land near Auckland.— Apply -17,"STAK Office. WANTED, respoctnblo Young Person to assist in household work.—Apply for address at Stak Offlco. ANTED, a First-class Girl as House maid ; reference required. — Apply Oram's Hotel, Hobson and Wcllesley streeta. VVTANTED, Tender for Cutting and T T and Dolivory of 18 or 20.0J0 feet Timber at Auckland; hush ten miles from town.—Apply to A. McLeod's Registry, Oxlcy's Buildinga. Wharf. WANTED, a smart active Lad, to carry parcels.—Apply on Friday morn ing to Hannken Bros., late Smith & Caughoy'a Premises, Upper Quccn-atrcot. ANTED, JBSO for 12 months, for a benevolent purpose; guorantoo ; good interest will bo given if desired.—" Masonic," Stak Office. ___ W~" ANTED tho public to call at llann kin Bros , No. 300. Upper Qucon-stroot, for Cheap Drapery and Clothing—all now gooda.— Open Saturday. ucccmber2Q,h. WANTED at once, a General Servant and Nurse-Apply Mra Captain Elliott, Upper Ui.oni-street. . WANTED, a General Servant.—Apply to Mrs Taylor. Scotia Place, V pper Queen atreet. _____ WANTED, a Girl to make bei.etl generally useful; ono accustomed to ohildron.—Apply Mra T. Murray, Oxford-street, Arch Hill. WANTED, by a Respectable Person, Baby to adopr, not more than 2 or 3 months old.—Address, for par ticulara.: to AB, Star Ofllce.—P.S.—No queationa asked. WANTED -Bo it Well-known and Remembered, Volcanic Allotments will bo sold retail at wholesale price on Tues day, 23rd.—J. R Kanderf.on. W" ANTED, a few smart Lads at Gled hill'a Cordial Factory. Wellealcy-atrcct. WANTED, Nursegiris (10s), Generals, Housemaid?, Female Cooks, Strikeis, Waiters, Drivera, Eoginoers, Boys, Navvies, Blacksmiths.—A. McLeod'a Registry. Oxley'B Buildinga, Wliarf. or St. Mary's Road, Pon sonby. WANTED, a Junior Clork ; salary, £1 per week.—Apply by letter to Arthur E. Lewis, Manager of Accident Insurance Acsaeia tion of New Zealand, Palmerston Buildings. \S7"ANTED, by a Lady, two Unfurnished M Rooms, about a quaiter of an hour's walK from Queon-street.—Apply by letter to [AAA -.-AU_o£it... \,\/" ANTED, a fc>ober Active Young Man r! accustom-d to nursery culture, seeds, Sec— C. T. Wren, Mt. Hobson Nursery,! Kcmuera. WANTED, Someone to Take Charge of a Child; terms must be moderate- Apply by letter " E. 8.," Star Office. WANTED, a constant supply of Butter and Eggs. Butter 301b_, Eaga 30 dozen, taken.-Apply Mrs Lindsay, Shortland-atreet. ANTED, 2 good" Dressmakers, for Children's Drosses.—Apply Milne and Choyce. • WANTED KNOWN—To mothers of largo families and whom it may con cern : 10D per cent, can bo saved by buying your Christmas Fruits at the following prices:— Curranta. 5Jd ; Raisinl,sd; Old Sultanas, 51ba for Is; Good Sultanas, 6d lb.; Muscatel Uaiains, Gd per lb —At Eaton's Co-operative Store. WANTED, Situation as Resident Govorness to young children by Young Lady educated at Maaonic School, l ,üblin, Ire land ; has had one year's experience as teacher; §ood recommendations and certificates of pro cie.ncy from state examinations. Subjects: English, French. Drawing, Music (instrumental and vocal). —Address, '"5.N.8.," care of Mr Pollard, at R. & W. Hellaby'a, Shortland atreet WANTED, all Auckland to inspect my stock of Shirts, White, all priceß; Oxford and Regatta in newest styles and best patterns; all gooda marked in plain figure*.— J. W. Shackelford, Hatter and Mercer, SO, Victoria street 15 doors above Albertatrect). WANTED-Crushed Loaf Sugar, 4Jd ; Best White. 3Jd; Cornflour, sd; Hobart Jams Gd ; Cutting Packing. Lemon Jellies, 7d ; Sardines, sd; Digby Chicks, Kip pered Horrings, Yarmouth Bloaters, Finan Haddocks. 9d a tin ; Salmon, 8d ; International Potted Meats, Turkey and Tongue, Chicken and Ham, Salmon, Lobster. Devilled Turkoy and Tongue, and other varieties, 5d per tin or 3 tins for la; Candle ', Bd.—Co operativo Store, Hobaon-atreet. TXTANTED KNOWN, that Mra Davy, IT Wakefield-atreet. haa Five Furniahed Rooms To Let to reapeotablo parties, with or withou tboard. WANTED KNOWN-That the Cheapest Shop for Books for Christmas Prcaents is Lennox's. 100, Queen-atreet. WANTED KNOWN,—New Season's Goods, all bought for caßh, will be sold at lowest prices at Hannkin Bros., No. 300, Upper Queen-street. Open Saturday next, Dec. 20th. WANTED KNOWN-Hannken Bros. ' will, on Saturday next. December 20, open those Premises now occupied by Meaara Smith and Caughey, Upper Queen-atreet, with a large Stock of Drapery and Clothing. WANTED KNOWN.—Toy Books, a good aeleot-on, from Id; new volumea of Chatterbox, 33; Children's Friend, Infant's Magazine, British Workman. Family Friend, Child's Companion, &c. Is 6d; Band of Hope, Is (published prices). Also, a good assortment of nicely-bound Books suitable for presenta and prizes, from Ed.—C. Mackay, Bookseller, 11 Grey-street. WANTED KNOWN-Jlrs Had'loy has Fashionable Dolman's and Lape?, Costumes, Millinery, .Boy'a Washing Suits, Underclothing, Sec — Corle.v's Buildings, Hobson-street, opposite Oram's Hotel. . ANTED KNOWN. - Eooks Is 6d each:- Shakespeare's Works complete, Romola., Signa, Lady Aurtley'e Secret, Molly Bawn. Other I'iir.eV Iton.-y. God ano the Man, l)o'--iThornu, Wii bui an liu-.h of hi. Lire. Mnn . iour Lecuq. The Widow i.erugue. I'ortia. Mra Geoffrey, Dorothy For. ter. Phyllis, A Great Mistake. Book of Knowledge. How to Live a Hundred Yeara, Secrets of Beauty, How to Flirt, How to Become Beautiful, Conjuring Made Easy. How to do Tricks, How to Become an Athlete. How to Become a Spoaker, How to Become a Ventriloquist. — Book Stall, City. Market. '. WANTED KNOWN— Sheet Music, 6d, 3 for la; Victoria and other Music Books Is; Instrumental do. 6d and la; Hemy's Tutor, half-price. 2s 6d; Song Books, 2d. 3d, id, and 6d.—C. Mackay, Bookseller, Sec. 11. Grey. street. WANTED SEEN—The low-priced handsome Christmas Presents in Books; also, handasmely-bound Belgravia, Old Jona than, Chambers's Journal, Shukspere. 2a Gd; lot of 2s Novela. only la 3d; Japanese Cabinets, Is 6d; Work Boxes. Gd and Is; Albums, 8d to 2s 6d; very large Musical Tops. Id; Child rens Iron Safes, Is.—At Dampier's Hobson-at. Shop. TT7 ANTED, the Ladies to know that the T T<% grand line of Infants' Bilk ond Satin Hata at quarter the usual price i 3 included in ' l.__piei_ last Drapery rfelling Off. Wakefield strcet. Be In time, as the Shop is to let on the Sth of January. T^A?.rEl)~KmWlf7 a large lusort (l meat of Novel- at Published I-iocs ao io!'ow..:--Bcad'!_'_ Ameriefin Libiacy, id: M_rryatt'_, Cooper's, Dickens's. Lv iron's. Dick's, and Aiuiard's Indian Tales, Gd : Aiuavorth's, Du____.s, Brett's, -_____:__feLt*o. Lily Sc-_;__, _.__. Humorous Works. 15; and & large selection o_ uouular eiu:.r_in "_■■___ d_ovfci-3, •__.—C. _j_.-i_sy, Sg..■■'....elior. 11, eiey--.treet- ________ W rANTED KNOWN-Tho. last chance for Ladies at Danipier'a Drapery Selling Off, 'Wakefield-street, includes Oatmeal Cloth, lid per yard; Print, 2d; Light Sateens, sd; Black Cashmere, la Id ; Wincey, SJd; Bleached Swansdown, lOd: Slato Sileaie, 3d; Whito do, 3d; Diaper, 7d; Towelling. 3d; Turkey Twill, 4 Jd; White Flannel, 7Jd; Scarlet do, lOld: Blue do., la Gd ; Shirting, 4_d; Cretonne.'6d; Window Muslin, ?d; Straw Hats, Id. Be in time, as the,. shop ia to let on the Sth of January...



WANTED, Employment in warehouse by married man; has oxperionco in groceries, oils, paints, cordage, canvas, twines, etc., can do l-Ufirh oarpontorihl?. — Address, " E.A.." care of Mr PoUard, it. Sc W. Hollaby's, Shortlaud-Btrcct. WANTED SEEN, Christmas Cards— Charles Kelsey and Co. have just oponed up their now Christrnaa Cards, which for beauty of design could acarely ho surpassed; ahould bo seen early.—Charles Kelsey and Co., 120, Qucen-atreet. WANTED KNOWN—That One Suit made by MUNRO & MILLIGAN, Hob con-street, will wear longer than Hali? a Dozen (Cheap and Naaty) SnoDPr Suits. WANTED KNOWN. —CHEAP TIM BER —The Now Zealand Timbor Com- Sany (Limited), Customs-street West, arc selling ob Lota for building purposes, fowl housea, fencing, etc., cheap, for this month only. WANTED KNOWN -Cheap Boots _'or CHRISTMAS, including Infanta' Felt Boots, _d per pair; an assortment of Infanta' Hoot- and Shoos, Is; Gents' Elastic Side Patent Leathor Drcsa Boats, only 8s Cd; Men s Light Patent Leather Slippers, 23 9d; Ladies' do., 2a lid; Superior do. (lined with lambskin), 3a; Children's Lace-up., i's to G's (extra value), at Is Gd; Children's Patent .Clastic Sides, copper j toes, i's to G'_, la Gd (very cheap); Children's White Kid Elastic Sides, 7's to 9'a, 2s; Ladies' White Marsala Hoofs, with high hoelß, reduced to 3a; Maids' Beautiful Prunella Walking Shoea, bowa and buckles, I's and 2's. 5_ Gd ; Ladies' Elastic Side Prunellas, os and 5s 6d; Pollock's Celebrated do., 7s Just opened, a small consignment of Ladies' French Glove Kid Walking -hoes. 7a Gd (a variety of Evening Shoea), Ladiea' Kid Elastic Sides. IsGd, ss, and 5b Gfi; Suporior do., Gs Gd and 7a Gd; a fresh supply of our Cheap House Hoots, patent golosh. 3s Gd; Superior do., Is Gd; a splendid line of Children. Strong Auokland-made Boots, I's to 13's, copper toes, is Gd and ss; a great many othor lines too numerous to partloularise at Dampier's Boot Shop, Victoria-street, and at Paraoll, opposite the Barrel Hotel. WANTED, Bushmen to see the cheap lino of Watertitchts mado by hand ex pressly for bush contract, 10a Gd; alao, lot of do., odd alzes, 7s Gd; Leather Laces, Id per ptir: Boot Gloss, Id nor bottle; Boot Protectors. 3d £or bag; Cork Solos, 2*rt r,er pair—at Dampier's cot Shoo, Victoria-street, and at Pamell, opposite the Barrel Hotel. WANTED, 1,000 Watches and Clocks to Clean and Repair, at T. Nutsford's, Watohmakor, Vlotorla - street (next Union Bank). Charges moderate; all work warranted tor 12 months. WANTED, Everyone to come and see our Shilling Chrlatmaa Tablo. Hun dreds of useful and ornamental articles for Ono Shilling each.-Donald W. Jack & Co., Pon sonby, Road. WANTED KNOWN,—As wo have now engaged several extra hands In the Dress making Department, ladiea can depend on hav ing thoi Dresaea turned out quickly. Fit and stylo guaranteed. Charges moderate.—D. W. Jack „ Co.. Ponsonbv Road. ANTED KNOWN—Tho La.it Chanco for Mon at Dampier's Drapery Solllng-off, Wakefleld-strect, includes Dux Collars. 12 doz. for 9d; Washing Scarves, Id: Coloured Hows, 2d; Coloured Burlingtons. 6d ; Black do, 8d ; Sox, 2d, 3d, and Id; Merino Singlets, Is Id; Working Shirts, lid; Regatta Shirts, 2s 3d; Hard Felt Hats, la; Braces. Gd; Bluo Sorgo Suits, 15a Gd; Paget Coats, Ss Gd; Holland Coats, la lid; Tweed Trousers, Is 6d ; Serge do, 3s 3d; Moleskin do, la lid; Stud Sets, 2d to Bd. Bo in time, as tho shop is to let on the flth of January. WANTED KNOWN, that Wamock Bros.' celebrated Carbolic Disinfectant la guaranteed to instantly doßtroy all offonsivo amollß and matters, and is recommended by tho Medical Profession as a Preventive of Disease. —Manufactured only by the Inventors. Works: Cox'sCreok.Riohmond. Warehouses: Durham -81-cet. WANTED KNOWN-Tho last chance for ladies at Dampier's Drapery Selling Off, Wakefiold-streot, in.ludcsn Grand Lot of . Cheap Remnants in Prints, Proaa Stuff, Sheet ings, Calicoea. and Ribbons. Bo in time, as the shop is to bo let on tho sth of January. ANTE D~SEEN,— Tho Wonderful Bargains in Eurnituro, including hand sonic Stufled Conchea, lis 6d and 19s Gd; hand -omeStuffed Chairs, 10a; ChestsofDrawerß.l9s6d; Waahßtands, 5s lid ; Colonial Couches, 5b 3d; Stretchors, 0s; Coffee Tables, AaGd; ToilotTableß, ta lid ; Loo Tables, oval, Ilia; ditto, round. 20a; Kitchen Tables, 8b Gd. 10s. 11a; Moatsafes, 8s Gd; Double Iron Bcdatcada. 19s. Wonderful Fresh Bargaina in New Chairs, including Cane seated Chalra, 3a 3d; Grocian Cane-aeated Chairs, Is 3d: Painted Wood Chairs, 3b 3d; Arm chairs, Gs; Rocking Chairs, with arms, cane jeated, 104; Childron'a Rocking Chalra, S3; Foldingchairs, carpet-seated, saGd; Childron'B ilo„ la lid,—At Dampler'a Hobaon-Btroet Shop, ANTED KN 6 V. N-Usef ulChrie tmas Presents.—Cheek Bros' are Soiling Off thnir largo stock of Household Requisites. Clothes Baskets, 2s 0d; Fancy Iron Brackets, 3d r Handsome Brackota, 2s; Fly-oheat Meat Safoa, la 6d ; Sorubbing Bruahos. Gd; Woodon 3poona, 3d; Tea and Coffee Strainors, Gd; Hand iomo Pulp Vases, la Cd; Nutmeg Gratora, Hd; Table Mats, Bet of Bix, Is Gd; Egg Poachora, Sd: Wa! or'a Freo Pruners, Victor-, ail-pullers, Bignal ffigg-tlinora, Steak-bcatora, Is; Egg Whisks, Is; Bread Graters, Gd; Self-cleaning Jewel Cloths, Splendid Drinking Horns, Brooms, Brushes, Door Mats. _c . at Cheek Bros. . Newton. ANTED SEEN, our grand display of Mon'a Hate, Hclmots, Shirts. Collars, I'lea, Sox, Braces, and Umbrellas Men's Soft French Felt Huts at 2a lid (worth 53 Gd): Sox, I paira for la; Regatta Shirta, 2a lid. —D. W. Jack and Co., Ponsonby Road. WANTED KNOWN-D. McPherson hasjuas received 2,030 yards of Nun's Veiling in Fawns, Drabs, Browns, and othor leading shade a. Tho above, which are worth Is lid, we arc selling at 9Jd to clear. WANTED KNOWN—Tho last chanco for Ladiesat Dampier's Drapery-. Selling aff Wakefield-street. includes Berlin Wool, 2d per floz.; Fingering Wool, 2d por skein, or Is lOd nor head: White Worsted, M tho head ; ...; ..100 i,i,i-.., • ori-il, ~f !!;-.'..•.'. I'tii'tor.., 11 do;:. for Ski; Clark's 2M>d Keels ul i'.<»ll<Mi, ltd per ilcz.; Clark's Crochet Cotton, 2d tho .kcin; Knitting Cotton. Is 3d the lb.; Bla'-k Wadding, __yd__orls; WhitoMeudinur, id the lib.; Cream Frilling, 2d ; White. Tape, Sd per do„. Bo in tiino. as ti-.o shop is to lot on the M,h of January. \TT ANTED KNOWN—Charles Kelsey V? and Co. receive Monthly Parcelß of Jewellery. In this way their stock Is kept well issorted with all the nowost goods. No imita tions are kopt on the premises. Everything amaranteed real Gold or Silver.—Charles Kelsey Mid Co.. 120. Qneen-atroet. \%J ANTED KNOWN—Cheap Timber I Vt CnEAP Timbek! And all other kinds Df Building Material, can bo purchased ohoapor md bettor than anywhere else at the yards of D. Gor.nlK .Albert-street WANTED KNOWN.—H. Petry, Watchmaker and Jewoller, next Albert Hotel, haa juat received a choice selection of Jewellery and Watches, suitable for Christma3 and Now Year's presents, every article guaranteed Sterling Gold and Silver, nt the ioweßt pricoa.—H. Petry. Albert Hotel Build ings. Queen-atreot. W ANTED KNOWN,—S. W. Jack & Co., Ponsonby, have a large stock of all the newest makes in Dress Material, which they are Belling at prices which defy competition.— Dreaaes made toorder on the shortest notice. WANTED KNOWN.—The last chanco for 1 ndles at Dampier's Drapery Si-lling off. vvakofleldstreet, includea over 5 000 yards of Ribbon, 2d per yard ; Corsets, la 3d; White liaee Curtains, 3s 3d; Print Skirts, Is 6d : Jackets, 3s6d t0.63 Gd: Ulatera. 3a 3d; Girls' do., 2a; Woolwork Slippers, Is Id; Alpaca Aprons, 2d; Print do.. Id and Gil; Silk Ties, lOd: Striped Hose, sd; Black Straw Hats (foshioniblo &hape.B). Id; Summer Sunshades, Is 6d; Umbrellas, Is 2d. Bo in time, as the Shop is to let on the sth of January. ANTED KNOWN. — The place in Auckland to purchase Xmoa Presents ia undoubtedly Goodaon'a London Arcade. An immense stock to soleot from, and at prices defying competition. During tho Holiday Soason we intend reducing the excessive stock of Storling Gold and Silver Jewellery. Clocks and Watches, and have made such reductions in prices as will aatiafy any purchaser. Sec our Queen-street Windowa: In Abyasinian Gold, Silver-plated, and other artistic Imitation Jewellery, we have tho largest and cheapoat stook in town to select from. Jet Goods: Wo have a grand assortment. Kauri Gum Ornaments in great variety. The Fancy Goods Stock is replete with novelty and variely, and comprißCß Deaka. Work Boxes and Baskets. Dreaßing and Jewel Cases. Colour Boxes, Mathematical Inatrumenta, Inkatanda, Music Cases, Photo. Albums and Frames. Scrap Albums and Scraps, Pursea. Ladies' and Gents. Bags, Card Cases, Glove and Handkerchiof Boxes, Fans, Fire Stovo Ornaments, Accordions and Concertinas. Dossort, Fish, Table Knivos, Carvers and Knife. Folk and Spoon, Electro plate, each ia elegantly lined cases, suited for presents; Tea and Coffeo Sets. Cruets, and Electro-plated Goods generally, a splendid as sortment; Table and Pocket Cutlery, Dolls, T'oya innumerable, Games of all kinds. Brushes, Combs, and Toilet Requisitea, Xmaa and Birth day Cards. Brackets, Rocking-horses, Children a and Dolls' Perambulators, Japanese Goods in great variety; Dinnor, Tea, and Toilet Sets; Va'os. Lustres, Epergnes; Fruit and Flowers under Shadea; Majolica and Terra Cotf a Goo -s, a lovely assortment; Stationery and Books at English prlcc_. Trude motto at Goodson's London Arcade: " Small profits and quick returns. WA NT E D, ORDERS For BEST CALF ELASTIC BOOTS, good fit gut-aiilc-d, 11-3_d BEST CALF SHOES, 12a Gd. On One Day's Notice if required. LADIE. AND CHILDREN'S BOOTS AND SHOES, to measure, at LOWEST PRICES. Note these Prices-. Men's K.S., own make .. .. 7s 9d ■ Men's Calf E.S 10a 6d Watertight 10s 6d - Bluchers, own make .. .. oa 9d Ladies' Prunella Boots .. .. 5s fid Kid Boots 5a bd T. PROSSEI., QUEEN-STREET AND NEWTON BOOT WAREHOUSE. TX7 ANTED KNOWN. Wo beg moat respectfully to Inform our CUSTOMERS that on account .of ■''■'-'■' GREAT PRESSURE- OF BUSINESS,, ■ ',' ' UNABLE.TO _;_i_U._K _.:•_ MOJ.fi.'. ORDERS SEFOKE JANUARY F!R_;. ". ] .... 'i WOOL'LA'MS, READY-MONEY TAILOR, Sydenham Housk, Foot of Gbky-bibkbt.



WANTED, a Youth with some know ledge of Drapery, or a Strong Lad.— Apply to E. 'Ulster, Draper, Karangahapo Road. "\7ST"ANT__D at once, 4 good Servants for T T town. — Apply Mrs Hagon'a Rogistry Offlcc, Karangahape Road, WANTED, Man Cook (hotel), Man Cook (private), Female Cooks, Parlour maids, Nurses, G-ncrals, Girls. —Mrs Whit combo'B, nexi Market. WANTED, DO young Indies for the Grand Amazon March of Nations in Lewis's Christmas Pantomime "Blue Board;" also, 20 Children.—Apply Abbott's Opera House, 12 to 1 o'clock, to morrow (Saturday).— J. W; Dodge. Busingss Manager. WANTED, laugh whilo you read, and read whilo you laugh, but. remember next Tuesday's Sale, and don't for et to bid, or you may cry next.—J. R. Randerson, Auc tioneer; WANTED, working men to cheat the doc _r, and live to be as old as Methu saleh, by Purchasing a. Main Road Volcanic Allotment next Tuesday.—J. R, Randerson. WANTED, Gonoral Servant, small familyi no washing; also, Nursemaid.— Apply Mrs Win. T. D. Bell. Devcnport, North Shore. WANTED, smart Young Man for Boarding-houeo (town), able to wait table and attend steamers; also, General Sor vants, Nurßea. &c. -E. Henry'B Registry. WANTED, a Carpenter.—Apply at tho Concrete Building, Hobaon-strect, near Cook-street. • WANTED, at Hamiaford's Auckland Registry (established 21 yours), Man to milk and be useful (country Hotel), '_os. WANT E1), at Hannnford. s Auckland Riglsiry (established 21 years), Hotel General (town), 15a. WANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland Registry (tolophone 278), several Gone rala and young Girla tTown i.nd Country). W"" ANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland Registry (telephone No. 278), Parlour main in gentleman's family (t iwn). ANTED SEEN—Music ! Music!— See if this is not the cheapest Mutic in Auckland .—Sheet Music (songs and pieces), 3d each, or 6 for la; New Music (tho most popular songs In tho world). 6d, or 3 for Is; .leniy's Tutors (less than half price), 2a 3d; Cs.emy's 101 Exercisee, 2s tho two hooka; Violin Music (from the best masters). Is 6d; large Instruction Books for the Violin, Is.—At Dampier'a Hobson-Btreet Shop. W" "ANTED.—Is lOd v% lb Is tho price of really flrat-olass Tea at Row's General Grocery ar.d Provision Stores, Victoria-street. W'~ ANTED, £250 on good freehold security.—Apply by letter to M. W. Groen anil Co, High-street. WANTED KNOWN—A. Urquhart has obtained No. 2 Booth at tho Ellorslie Racecourse whero ho rcquosts tho patronage of his friends and tho public gonorally. Best brands kept . WANTED (to Builders and Contractors, &c.).—An Experienced, Steady Man wants Engagement ns Joiner, Carpenter, or Stair Work (town or country).—Apply J.W.W., Portland House, Hobson-street Auckland. WANTED KNOWN—Black Dress C'cats (worsted coating). IDs 6d each; regular prico, 25s to 30s each (a bargain).—J. Green, 85, Victoria-street. TX7' ANTED" KNOWN—Long Curtains, II "ample patttrns, Is 3d cac\—J. Green, 85, Victoria-street • T^TANTED KNOWN—Floorcloth in 1 IT yard, if, 11, and 2 yards wide jprioe, Is 3d per square yard (oiled buck).—J. Groon, 85, Victoria-Btrcot. WANTED— A Special 'Bus will bo put on to Mount Albert to take all who wi-'h to So tho Grand Allotments to be sold and given away Tuesday. 23rd. Leavo names at oillco of auctioneer before 11 a.m. to-morrow.— J. R. Handcraon.' _ _ WANTED KNOWN—Madras Muslin, 6d, roaular prioc, 2a per yard; remain ing colours, Black and Pink.—J. Green, 85, Victoria-atroot. W"' ANTED KNOWN — Imitation Tussore Silk, suuablo for Ladles or Geuta 'Dust Coals. 9d yard; a great bargain.— J. Green. £5. Victoria-street WANTED KNO.VVN—Wo still have Dressed Oxford Shirta, at 2s lid (worth I«), and Dress White Shirta at 2s lid.—J. Grccn'a, Cheap Clothing Mart 85. Victoria-street. WANTED KNOWN, in Clothing, Mil linery, Dressos, Hosiery, and Gloves 1 defy competition.—J. 11. llannan, Victoria-street (off Hobson-strecO. WANTED— I'm too shy or too proud to acccot a free pass to view the largest Allotments. For Salo next Tuesday. Well, pay your own faro, and don't blame J. R. Rander son. WANTED— Given away again. Not to tho undeserving, on a teas of a die, but to tho highest buyers per foot. The fact do cldcs.—J. R. Randerson. ' \\T ANTED— Another fact. ' A splendid it cornor Allotment, 87 feet frontage to main road, will be absolutely glvon away among the buyers of Mount Albort Allotments. Tuesday's talc—J. B. Henderson. W" ANTED. — What's the good of calling an auction sale to tell you the reserve is £1,000 per Aero 1 Go to flic salo of fine allotments next Tuesday—will bo sold; the owner wants the nimblo sixpence.—J. R. Ran derson. VST ANTED KNOWN. — Small-necked I I people can etill procuro Celluloid Col lars, in sizes 11 and 14}; prico, 18. Advantage* uf these collars: They require no washing, are ruin and perspiration proof, and last from two to four months. Owen's Patent Collar Studs. Is each.—.l. Groon, 85, Victoria-street, WANTS-. KNOWN -A .ptenuid Suit —viz.. n. good Black Worsted Coat and New Zealand Trousers and Vest; price, &l !).-. —J. Green, ,"5. Victoria-street. %«rANTED KNOWN — Tu.hionaiile I f Navy Bluo Ground Print red SDOt, 11(1 per yard.-J. Green's Cheap Drapery Mart. 85. Victoria-street WANTED KNOWN—Men's Scarves and Ties in groat variety from 6d to 2s each. Gen'lemen will Hnd these 25 per cont under regular value.—J. Green, ii, Victorla-st. WANTED KNOWN—New Zealand Trrnsors and Vcßt togcthor with a good Illack Worsted Coa'—the suit for £2 9.-J. Groon, 85, Victoria street. WANTED KNOW N- That R.Tunnn«PK,l .umber, Wcllesley street, always keeps in stock a splendid assort orient of Gasaliors. Gas Braokots, Pendanta, and Gas Globos of newest ilosigna; also, a good stock of Flcctrlo Bolia and Fittings, Water Pipca and Fittlaga, and ovcry requisite of the trade. Liberal ullowanco inado to the trade. ANTED TO LET, a Grand Large Shop one door from Queen-atreet; hua two largo plate glass windows, two large hand some couotore; Is handsomely fitted up, floored with linoleum, and fronted with a verandah and 3 lamps.—Apply to D. F. Evans, Land Agent, Quccn-Bircct , __ WANTED KNOWN. — The modern Pentecost: It can't be believed. No moro can the 200 llama guaranteed at the Co-ODerativo Store in Hobson-street only 8d per lb. Freßh Butter, 8d ; Cheese. 6d lb, Id lb by the cheese.-Call early and avoid the cruse. WANTED, at Mrs Diamond's Rogistry, Lower Pltt-streot Situations for Mother's Help; Dressmaking by tho Day, or at home: also, good Cooks and Generals, for town and country AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL. The Governors require the Services of a Gentleman competent to teach MATHE MATICS, and to assist in the General Work of the School. Salary, £350 per annum. Ap plications, with references and testimonials, will be received until tho 19th January, 1881. Tho gentleman selected will be required to enter upon his duties on February Ist. JOHN JAMES, Secretary. Auckland I2th December, 1884. fIHRISTMAS _ NEW YEAR CARDS. Wonted,—Purchasers for Messrs Burton Bros.' Scries of 13 Cards. This series is the beat pub lished for sending to frionds at a distance, 'as they show in a small compass the beauties and progress of New Zealand. Price, One Shilling each. W. R ROBINSON, Next to Close Bros., Welleßley-Btreet East THE EQUITABLE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF NEW ZEALAND Requires the services of-SEVERAL GENTLE MEN TO.ACT AS CANVASSERS lor the Pro vincial District of Auckland for tho Life Do- Liberal arrangements will be mado with flrst ° An Accident Office will ho worked in connec tion with the above. Fill' particulars may no obtained on applica tion in the first instance, to J. G. BAICEK. Dis trict Manager of tho Life Department, at tho offices of the Association, Fort-Btroet. CHARLES E. LLOYD, Inspector. BOTTLES Wanted Immediately. — Apply to Mr J. Wendell, Wine Manufac turer, Symonds-atrect ■OOOTAND SHOE TRADE.—Wanted, j~» several good Machinists and Apprentices. —Apply at the Northern Boot and Shoe Company (Limited). Hobson-street. nno BRICKLAYERS. — Wanted, 5 --| Double Chimneys built. I/abom- only.— Apply at Buildings, Bond-street, off Great North Road. ' : . CtITUATION wanted as Barman during J5 the holidays by an ox-waitor; cither full timo or 'from 2 o'clock.-Geo. Wm. Wilcock, West-street, Newton. , . T AWYER'S CLERK.—Wanted, after J_J the Christmas -Holidays, a Managing Clerk.— Apply, stating salary requu-ed, Box 224, Poßt-oftlce'. : ' rrT*7"AiT~T-_L THE CLOUDS ROLL YY f'V "P* ; iilßo nth.r Popular ;-ong., .'.I .-yvl id. pel Cod!-..- -~ Eicliar-lSoii. Vfulofia ._ L'cuAe, Vic'.oi'ia-airaot " -TOTICE TO BOAT MEN AND QTHE3RS. !'"'. — Aavuuii u:.:,'ii,;-; Shingles, Haud, to., fvoui Pomii faUnd - will . ".o y..o_-.s;ut-d.-- Cliamborlin Bros. ; |7U.UIT'. ■FRUIT ! ! FRUIT !! ! APPLES AND CHERRIES FOR, SALE. QUANTITIES TO SUIT, t ,' NORTH NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION, i ,«« ... . >, .. 69,, Queen-street.:. ,;A i _ i jA.ii.miu \.



' For Sale. FOR SALE, a Bakery, doing a good trado in yValbato.—Apply Robert Lamb, 35, Qttcen-3'rect, TilOR SALE, Nursery at Birkenhead,. JD containing 50!) Fruit Treos, and Straw borry Beds yielding 112 quarts daily. There aro two acres of Land with Cottage; corner allot ment ; short distance from wharf. Must be sold at once.—Guy Tronchard, 83, Queen-street. FOR SALE, corner of Stanley and Cod rington street, off Great North Road, Comfortable Four-roomed Cottage with scullery; also Two Allotments adjoining; will be sold to gethor or separately.—Apply on the premißea. FOR SALE, that first-class Waterpower adjoining the Railway Station, Tuakau.— ! For particulars apply to C.LJPerry, Tuakau. FOR~ S ALE "and to-Let—Farms, Houses, Allotmentß, Shops, Rooms, Hotels, Partnerships, Butcheries, Fish, Grocery, Boirdlng Houscb and General Businesses, &c— R. M. Heighton, 177, Quoen-streot, FOR SALE (Cheap), several Second-hand Lawn Mowers, warranted to work equal to new,—Apply J. Stone, Engiueer, Newmarket. I~"7.ORSALE, Hotel, 10 miles from Auck ? land, with nice farm attached; cheap.— Grant and Cooke, 75, Queen-street. _ 17.01. SALE, Houses and Properties to J suit all classes; cash or deferred pay ments.—Grant and Ccoko, 75, Qucon-atreet. FOR SALE, Grocery Business, densely populated district, 61 years loose. Stock at valuation. Rent of shop, house, and stabling, 25s per week.—Apply AB, Stab office, jj'Oli SALE, un Established Business, "f paying £6 per week; small capiUl re quired. Principals only dealt with.-Addrosa "A.8.," Stab Office. FOR SALE, Splendid Volcanic Allot mentß, Valloy Road, Mount Fden; beauti ful viows; clobo to 'bus stand. Only 25s pkb Foot.—Apply to D. F. Evana, Auctioneer and Estate Agent, Qnoen-street. TI7IOR SALE, New Carriages, First-class «_ Ladies' Phreton, Dob Cart, medium-size Delivery Cart, and Strong Station Waggon.—W and E. 1. asten, Coachbuilders, Wakefield street "17.0U SALE, Freehold Sections of various .&} sizes in the choicest poaltion in the sub urbs. We are prepared to ai range with the purchasers and to put up Buildings on those sections on payment of a small portion of the cost; balance on mortgage at 7 to 8 per cent.— Apply to F. J. Moss & Co., Land Agents, Short landalreet - F"*OR SALE, a 24-passenger 'Bus, with or without Horees. To be acen at the Union Bank 15 minutes past every hour. FOR SALE, Buggies, as follows:—1 Tclcscopo (hooded), 2Slngle Seats (hooded), 1 Turnover Seat; also, Waggons, Spring Carts, etc; several Sets of good becond-hand Buggy Harness.—Anply Thamoa Carriage and Dray Factory, Vlotona-streot. ; I~flOR SALE (York-street, Parnell), a ■ very nioe Cottage of 5 rooms, with beauti ful view of tho harbour; only a low miuutca' walk from tho Railway Station and Queen stroot. Must bo sold.—App'y at once to D. F. Evans, Auctioneer and Estate Agent, Queen street (1129) 17101- SALE, a bargain, New 6-roomed JD Houao. situated In Vale Road, a few yards past Mount Eden Railway Brldgo, fitted with Venetian blinds, register grates, copper, Yorkshire oven, wardrobe, etc.; alao, stable, workshop, fowlpcn, and wooden coal-shed, ana good garden, planted with fruit troea; allot ment, 60 x 120. Prico, £500. Two rooma can be added at little oxponße. Terms car. bo arranged. —Apply W, W. Bayne, on the promiaca. FOR SAtE, a vory desirable Villa Resi dence, j üßt built, on Avenue Road, Parnell, withregiitergrates and cooking range; water and gas laid on.—Apiily to J. M. & J. Mowbray, Land Agents. Fort-treot. FOR SALE, a really good Dairy Farm IGO acres good land, well-fenced, good graea, and plenty fresh water all the yoar round, comfortable d welling-houao, and numorous out buildings; all in good order; J-mil ifrom rail way station, 15 miles from town, and will bo sold cheap.—Apply to John Soppet, Land Agent Mo. 8, Quoon-atroo FOR SALE, 200-acre Farm, Papakura Valloy, 3 miles from Manurnwa Station; metalled road; Houso and out-buildings; 60 aoros in gross and fenced; good soil. Wilf be sold cheap and on easy terms.—Apply to Peter Oliph'aiit. Solicitor, High-street OR SALE, Old Potatoes, sound, fresh, picked, 78 6d per sack.—G. H. Layers, ilaymarket Queen-ati-cot IT.OR POSITIVE SALE, a nice little } Farm of 10 acres, purt in grass, all fenced and an eight-roomed House upon It; 3 miles from Railway Station, and 11 miles from town; also, a good Farm at Whaogai el, 320 acres, nearly all fenced in, part in good grass, and part bush, good Cottago, Outbuildings and Orchard; the shcop and cattle can cither bo taken at valuation or othorwiso; a low prico will bo taken for tho lot—Apply to John Soppet House and Land Agont No. 8, Queen-street FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, a Butcheria* Business, doing a good cash trade, In the centre of tho city; a low price will be taken.— -ti.ly to John Soppet. Land Agont, No. 8. Qn_en-atreet FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, A Really Nice Little Farm of 52J a cr. a Good Land, aubdlvldod into 7 or 8 paddock s, all fenced, prin cipally thorn fences ; a 6-roomed House and Sheds, Sec, foi 1_ cows, and a eplen.id stream of frerih wator, capable ol driving very power ful maohlnory ; also has a largo frontage to the harbour. Only 11 miloa from Quoen-stroot Wharf, and will be sold cheap,—Apply John Soupot. Land Agent, No. 8. Queon-stroet TT. O ' .I.- SAL E. Cottago and Freehold Allotment. 10 x HI, for £160. on very onsy terms, say £20 cash, balance us por nrrangoment; pleasantly situated at Ringsfland, ofi New North Road. P. F. KVANS, Land Agent. ON SALE, Oro'und Mortar (delivered in town or suburbs), 200 casks Portland Cement Plaßter of Paris. Fireclay (by ton or lb), I. ire Bricks, Sec— It. Jonkinson, Builder. Lorno rtraet PLEASURE BOAT.—For Sale, a Six teen foot Pleasure Boat (new); very obeap,—Apply Jamoa Clare, Boatbnilder. TO BOOTMAKERS.—For Sale, a good Brooking Machine in good order; very choap.—Apply to J 8. LosHo, Groy-Btreet. ITUBT_RBAN ALLOTMENTS. — For io Private Sale, Eight Allotmenta fronting tho Rlohmond Avenue; prico rcqaired, 40s the foot—Alfred Buckland. DF. EVANS, • AUCTIONEER LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, Has FOR SALE Tho following BUILDING ALLOTMENTS 1321—Bella-sTitKKT, Ellorallo—Building Allot ment 90 x 160. Price, *90. 1376—80nd-strbet, Sunnyside North Shore —Grand Allotment, 66 x 165. Price, AllO. 1316—Clifton Road'— Building Allotments, . 10 x 178; splendid sites. 1306—Cook-street— l'wo First-class Building Allotmenta, Corporation Leaseholds, each 33 x 70, £125. 1131—Curran-street—66 x 117-6. £1 nor foot. Collinowood-stbeet—Splendid Site for Residence. 1326—Commercial Road —5 Building Allot ments, price 20s per foot. 1253—Commercial Road—l Good Building Allotments, 12a per foot. 1208—Commercial Road—Good Allotment, 47 x 100. Price. £5 cosh and fis per week. 1371—Ellkrblie—2 Splendid Villa Sites, la 2r 16p, for £275. 928— Epsom—so x 150, quite level (near Junction Hotel), £3 per foot 1322—Eden street- Good Allotment, 33 x 90. Prico. only £33. 1370—Greystbeet—Allotment 29x62,0n eaßy terms. 1363—Great Nohtii Road—4 Splendid Allot ments, close to Ponsonby and Karanga hape Roads, each 40 x 115 6. Grand Business Sites. 955-Gbkat North Road—3s x 100, 3 Lots (good position), £5 per foot 1085—Glenburn. Ponsonby—ll6 x 100, splendid view of harbour, £600. 1368—Home Bay—Corner of Argyle and Cre morne streets; Splendid villa Site, 194 •x 120; quite level; coso to beach and wharf. 1350—Hamilton Road — Allotment 50 x 150, splendid position, £5 per foot ISI9-Howe street (City)— Allotment 33 x 100; good Building Site £5 10a per foot 1350—Hamilton Road—Splendid Allotment. 50 x 150, planted with fruit and shelter trees. £5 per foot. 1171— Keppel-street—2 Allotments with front age of 90 feet. £75 for the two. 1288-King-street, Ponaonby—Splendid Site, most central, just at Three Lamps, Ponsonby Hall, &c.; one of the best positions in this rising suburb, £6 per foot. 1320— Kingsland. 2ad Avenue—Several good Building Allotments, at 15s per foot 1373—Makmion-street, City—Good Building Allotment, £100. 1220—Mackelvie-stbeet, Surrey Hills—4o x 132, £1 per foot. 1221—Mount Albert—Several Building Sites. 1151—Lincoln-street—44 x 100, £315s per foot. 783-Nelson street—66 feet frontage, £7 per foot. 1237—Mount Eden Road (close to Eden Vine) ID x 120, £S per foot. 516—Newto n Road-66 x 99, oornor of Exeter street «--5 per foot. 1252-Newmarket—Good- Corner Allotment, 46 xIOO. £310s per foot. 1285—Newmarket. nearHotel-40x 93-6, £110. 1291—Northcote, close to Wharf—Grand site splendid view, fenced.and planted, 132x132; £350. 1297—Northcote—Two Grand Building Sites, each 66 x 231; only 22s 6d per foot 1312—Ponsonby Road—Beßt Business Site in Ponsonby, quite olose to Three Lamps, 33 x 100 1021—Parnell, Bradford-street—Allotments, In flrst-claßSposition, from £410s per foot. 1120— Pompalmbr Terrace-15-7 x 100-6, level, £310s per foot __* , H9g_POK3ONBY BOA_—9s _ 121-6, grand Busi ness Site, £15 per foot 1200— Ponsonby Road—4o <t 115. £10 per foot. 1256-Russell-street—l Building Allotments, 33 x 105, £40 each. 1282 —Shortland-street, near St Pauls- Grand Site. Cheap. 656—Summer-street—4 Lots, each 33 x 99, 20s per foot , 775—St. George's Bay Road-55 x 140, several Lota, from £410a. 1161—Stuart-street—27 x 110, nearly all fenced. £80. 119.—Stuart-street—lo x 119. good view. £110. l'«K<—Si-n tnv°tdf Ro_t>, Mount Kden—36 x 100. til pur foot. .- . 1 1307 — tjAi'.i. •;'.; [~.-!■:<■;_. j-11 •*. cJ.ij. .u:o'. moil!. 1_ r _S3: .ni-ui corner; ti>r_e frontages: ne,ir. the beach.: /-.'iOO. U&. -Vj:k....-.'l' i-IKE-'A'- _'jI. 10 _ IUO, £100. 131'.—VEK.u_-sT_.Ei_r —Good ---lilding AUot . ment, situate near We-lcsley-Street Ofter wanted. Yv'_._- Qua.:-.'-li-EEl—Grand Site tor Warehouse. i_i-— W_jcb¥i_xd 47M--I—Splendid Building 1290- W_li.in- r-.N-B-MSKT. ut-aro*nner I.eisoii atreet—lo x 100. easy terms. 1239 — W _ND_rAM-ST_tE__. City — Warehouse Site 42 x 50, olose to Queen-street 1348—Valley Road (Mount Eden) - Splendid Volcanic Allotments; superb view ; £2 per foot. . D. F. EVANS, ' '; LAND AND ESTATE AGENT.



TJ.OI- SALE, a Light Spring Cart Horse JL? and Harness.—Apply wThomas Constable (next Munro and Milligan's). Hobaon-atrect FOR SALE, a new Pulling Boat, l.fS. 61n. long. Prico, £3.—Apply to J. Cook, Survey Office. FOR SALE, Karangahape Road, one of the best Businels Sites in this rising retail streot. Good Building now erected thereon, and with small expense can Ibe mapo j most re munerative, as price aaked is verylow.—For full Jiartlculare, apply J. H. Ilamer, Land Agent, Carangahape Road. ~|j.Oß~ SALE," atTwiiuku, 186 acresTof JU Land within half-a-mile of the township, and where the proposed railway will go, and next to the Government canal reqorve; prico, £1 per aero to oloae a partnership account; also, for Sale, Houses, Shopa, Cottages- Farma mid Allotments.—Apply to F. G. EwingtoD, Estate Agent. FOR SALE, a good Second-hand Harmonium, to be Sold- at a sacrifice.— Apply W. L. Rogers, Furnishing Warehoußc, Ponaonby Road. . ) FOR SALE, a 15-feet Pleasure Boat, built to ordor, cheap.—Chas. F. Andrews, Tobacconiat. Wellealey-Btreet. ' ' '' FOR SALE, Horse, Cart, and Harness ; £2i; 1 ton trial.—Apply Burohcll Bros., Coal and Firewood Merchanta, Ponaonby Road. }710R SALE, Six-roomed Cottage with J every convenience; main rood, Rooky Nook, Price, £3io: small deposit; the choapc-t houao in the market.—Apply MoKonzie and Hoey, Rocky Nook, or Malcolmson and De Lacy, House, Land, and Ettate Agenoy, High atrect. FOR SALE, Goodwill of Boarding House; Furniture and Valuation if re quired.—Apply for address, St Alt Office. FOR SALE, in Newton Road, a 5-Roomed House; gaß. water, and double Allotment. —Apply H. Pltwood, Summer-street, Kdcn Terrace, ■'■■■' , FOR SALE, Pleasure Boat, for rowing or sailing, with all complete, Bail, oars, a-.ulla, rowlooka, boithook, anchor, &c.; sheiß strongly built, nearly new, and placed in the hands of Mcaara Carr, Boat-buildera (bottom of Holiann-atreot), for immediate aale; prico, £9. ¥71 OK SALE, an Allotment of 2 acres, Jj double frontage, level, in rich graaa; at KUeralio.—Apply by letter, J. Brabazon, Mount Eden. '. > , FOR SALE, the 20-foot Open Boat Ethel. Palls and Gear;'price. £13.- Apply to W. Jonkinson, at Gee and Potter's, Coachbuildera, Rutland-afreet. OR SALE, Oliphant-etreet, a.great bargain, a first-class Cottage of 5 Rooms, very nicely fioiahed. and every convenience j good view; only £65 cash, £175 can remain; only a short distance from Ponsonby Road, and the tram lino. — Apply at once to. D. F. Evans, Auctioneer and Relate Agent, Queen-street, j&*-t f\ DEPOSIT, with small weekly 3wJL™ " payments, will purchase new five roomed House (freehold) In Freeman's Bay; city water. — C. Williamson, Estato Agont, High-street. '■ ■ ■ GROCERY- Business for Sale, doing largo trade; centrally situated; moderate capital required.—Grant and Cooke, 75, Queon- Btreet. ' aROCERY AND DRAPERY BUSI NESS.—A good paying Country Concern for Sale.—Particulara from F. Whitehead, 95, Victoria-street. •■__ ' ■ UE.P. HORIZONTAL ENGINE, BOILER. AND LARGE ICE MAKING MACHINE. ►• To any person requiring Machinery of the above dcacripiion, theae tninga should attract their immediate attention, the Machinery being almoat new and of the lateat improved style, and complete in every roapect. The price la much below tholr value.—Full particulars from CHAB. H. OSMOND, Agent, 116, Queen-street. Auckland. ATER Frontage Allotments at the Marino Parado. Ponaonby. for Sale.— Apply to H. J. Smith, Franklin Road. To Let TO LET, ono Bedroom or two, furnished, with Sitting-room and use of kitchen, T~~\VO ROOMS to Let.—Apply Mrs Eylo-, Liverpool street. • TO LET, New 5-roomed Cottage, O'Neil- Btreot, Ponsonby; water laid on, oven, wood shed ; well drained.—Apply to H. Ashton and Son, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildlnga. TO LET, Furnished Apartments, with uae of kitchen, tor married couple or two gentlemen. — Apply E. McDonald, General lealer, 74. Grey-street. rpO BE LET at once, Furnished Villa JL Roaidenco, situate in ParnelL—For parti culars and carda to view, apply to W. L. Mitchell, Uoombcß'a Arcade, Queen-street. ff.o LET, 2 Brick Shops and Dwellings X (4 rooms), situated in beat part of Hobson atreet, opposite Gibbons and Co.; plate glass windows; gas and. water; rent, 30a.—Apply Stab Office, <■■~-.■ ■- TO LET (Epsom), perfectly no* Groomed House. 1 acre land, stable, and every con venience.—F. M. Burt, 9, Mercantile Chambers. TO LET," HouseT(4"to 20 .rooms), Shops, Offices. Hotcla, Boarding-houses.—Grant and Cooke, 75, Queen street. TO LET, Room, suitable for Hairdresser, Watchmaker, or Office. AApply Chas. F.. Androws, Tobacconiat, Wellealey Billiard-room, Wellealey-Btrect. TO LET, a 6-roomed Villa, top Brown street. Ponsonby; gas. water, and overy convenience.—Apply W. L. Rogers, Furniabing Warehouse. Ponsonby Road. - TO T,FT, in Carlton Road and Arawa- Htreet, two Sill-roomed Hounea. with waßh houao and copper, and every convenience,—T. U-sher. Stichbury'b Buildingß, Queen-street, OT_ET, in Somerset Place, off Howe- Btroot, an Eight-roomed House,,with every convenience-T..Baher, Slichbnry's Buildings, Queen-Btreet. . TO LET, House in Carlton Road, near Wesleyan Chapel; six rooms and detached wash-house and copper. Also House in'Arawa street; six rooms, with gas and city water supply; ample cellerage.—Apply Mr Dickson, Arawa-street, . '.- . TO LET, a 5-roomed Cottage in Eaet atreet, Newton; city water on,—Apply to Thos, Hayes, Upper Pitt-Btreet. 6 LET, Mt. Roskill Road; Villa Resi dence of Six Rooms, -bath-room and pantry, stable, buggy-house, and acre of land.— Apply T■ B. Smith. Kyher Pass Road. r| .0 LET, 8-roomed House (two story), I near Cheltenham Beach, North Shore.— Apply Mr Thos. Goudie, next door. ; TO. LET, Fernli-gh-street, New House of. seven rooms; bath-room, aoullery. and wash-house; gas and water.—Apply J. Currie, Wood street, Ponsonby; - 0"lET, good 5-Roomed House (10s 6d), Arch Hill, beside Public School.—lnquire Glasgow Store, Great North Road, TO LET, in Hobson street, a Shop, with ' fitting., 8 large rooms; also, a small Shop with 5 rooma —H. J. Riordqn. Hobson-street. TO LET, Two-story Warehouse, with part entrance in Lome-street—Apply to W. Shakespear, Queen-street, or J. Westwood, Rcmuera. _____ TO LET, with purchasing clause, if neces sary, a Villa Residence, with largo piece of ground; beautiful view; gas. water; and every convenience.—Jos. B. Graham. Solioitor, ShO-tland-Bt.ee- .. - ■ TO LET, Offices at present occupied by "Victorian Mutual Assurance Company. National Bonk Buildings.—Apply Hesketh and Richmond. Solicitor-. ■• TO LET on FOR SALE, Handsome and Commodious Family. Residence and Grounds, ple«BanUy situated on Western aide of St. George'a Bay, Parnell. The hoUBe con taina 13 spacious and lofty rooms, fitted and finished off in a superior manner; bathroom, conservatory, and sundry offices, large stable, hay loft, carriage house, eto., etc. The Grounda, about 2 acres in extent, are most tastefully laid out as tennis lawn, flower garden, orchard, and kitchen garden, all in beautiful order, the trees ia full bearing. In fact, this property is roplete with all the conveniences usually attached to a gentleman's residence, and ia either to Let or for Sale. Terras very ea_y. Carda to view and all information at office of D. F. EVANS.. Land Agent and Auctioneer. TO LET, at Mt. Eden, One Laige Six roomod Villa Residence, with every con venience, near Smith's Omnibus Offloe.—Apply to Jesse Stokes^Mt. Eden Road_ '' ' ..' : ■-.. TO~ LET, 2 new Brick Shops, well finished; gos and water laid oh; situated in Wellesley-atreot East.—J. B. Morpeth, No, •_oi N.Z. Insurance. ..' '■•■ ". "■•' . TO LET, those Iron and Concrete Stores Bituatodcornerof Stanley-Btreetand Alton Road s rent moderate.—Apply to S. J.Edmonds, Cnatoma-atreet. ■• -' TO LET, Upstairs Rooms, by Queen street ; suitablo tor Offloe, Store, or Sample-rooms—Apply Lewiß and Simpson. mo COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS. LARGE SAMPLE ROOMS TO LET, APPLY, FOR ADDRESS, -. . "S TAR" OF F I CIE. m 0 LET, from Ist January, 1885, a Commodious STORE next " Herald " Office, Wyndham-street. Rent low-Apply apiTTOBfcBOSg,. A SUITE of 4 Rooms to Let in best business block in Ponaonby.—Particulars from F. Whitehead. 95. Victoria-street. SHOP AND HOUSE of 5. rooms to Let, opposite All Sainis' Church, Ponsonby; rent, 21s.—Apply Mr Uillman _ atore, next door. .<.si«l*r_. . '.-.■ rvT~O EVI L D E,"'R •_; Tender, wi'l to ---S-Tu. (aVoari o:i ~IOND AY, t'_o _rt_ i_.ta:.-.. *:_■:• Aheriitis;.. a:._ -\ddi tio-ia t') h Family U_.ldence at _._ount i-don. Plana ___~ at our o.ti ..... Q.-------trt-.t -. . _ _I_W_. MAH-N'K- AMJ- _o>*.- .' Architects. TENDERS will be received until TUESDAY next for Painting and Paper- Inn 2 Cottagesin Victoria-street, Specifications to be seen at the place, Victoria-Street West, opposite Oxford Hotel. -■ -'..-•■- >.-.'.-■ ConUaaaa on Itnrt ftc*. .. : ,0. ---■' ':\ ■'...:- 'A' ■-.'' .'-'-'.- . : -", .Iffc



Public Notices. ABBOTT'S OPEEA *On.B. Proprietor .. .. Mr H. N. Abbott. Lessee and Manager .. . .Mr G. B. W. Lewis Directress Mrs G. B. W. Lewis -ANNOUNCEMENT FXTRAORDINARY. I BOXING NIGHT, o FRIDAY. DECEMBER 26. , First Appearance In Auckland of tbeColehrated Tragio, Emotional, and fiurlesone Artiste,- MRS G: B. W. LEWIS, f . Supported bjr her Premier Company from tho Bijou Theatre, Melbourne. First Production in Auckland of Lewis's Grand Christmas Pantomime, BLUE BEARD, or The Heathen C__.be. For the Holidays Only, after which will be pro . duced Mrs Lewis's masterpiece, JANE SHORE, ' And other Cajefuliy-selected Pieces from her extensive repertoire, rrioe-ls. 2s 6d. and la. Box plan and day ticket! at Lennox's. _ J. W. DODGE, Business Manager. T ORNE - STREET HALL. TO NIGHT I TO-NIGHT I CAT SHOW! CAT SHOW! CAT SHOW! PANORAMA OF THE WORLD I View* of all parts on the various routea to the Old Country, by aid of the Lime Light | : Zulu War, &c. Wheel of Life. SEE THE CAT WITH THE LARGEST FAMILY IN TBR SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE! DOG SHOW, And The Celebrated Marionettes, TO-MORROW (Saturday). Music Every Evening. Admission, Is. _T J ' -VfORTHERN STEAM f-<_«---T-JI- Jli lIS^N^-I SHIP COMPANY. WfA — p^^B OKI N G DAY, J FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26. The above Company will run Excursions to the following well-known Watering Places, with Bands on board :— The S.S. CLANSMAN to WAIWERA, .'■ ', AT TEN A.M. • - RETURN FARE FIVE SHILMKGS. The S.S. WELLINGTON to KAWAU, +■ AT TEN A.M. ,' BETUUN FARE FIVE SHILLINGS, The S.S. GLENELG to MOT. TAPU, AT TEN A.M. RETURN FARE TWO AND SIXPENCE, a-J-^- mHE S.S. NEPTUNE is i4S_aEjt J- °Pen for Charter—Tow mßmmm_^l°_, Picnic Parties, or Fishing •KBBBg3EBftIp3rK.-cu--ion-. Rates low.—For particulars apply on hoard. J. LOGAN. GLOVE FIGHT! , _ETWKEN W. MURPHY, Light-weight Champion, And E. DONOVAN, For tho MIDDLE-WEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP OF AUCKLAND, And a Sum of £50, Will take place in the THEATRE ROYAL on MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 1885. There will also be SET-TO'S with the Best Amateurs of Auckland. A SCREAMING FARCE I-1 am open to an offer from a Theatrical Company; brimful of side-splitting local hits.—T. B. Honna ford. 290. Queen-street. . \ UCKLA ND: FI SHIN G CLU B. Fourth Excursion, SATURDAY, December 20th instant, weather permitting, leaving Wharf at 1.10 p.m. sth Excursion, January 10. \ j A! DEYORE. IMPOUNDED in Parnel} Public Pound - On December 16, 1884, by H. Campbell for trespass—ono Heavy Draught Chestnut Horse, four white feet white stripe down face, brand on right foro shoulder: also one Hoavy Draught Black Mare, little white on hind' foot brand on left shoulder. If not claimed before tho 29th day of December, they will bo sold at 12 o'dock noon to defray expenses. 0... I HUGH CAMPBELL, PoundkeOper. DR E W _ C O.'S, SEAMAN'S OUTFITTING AND JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT .'■'■ (Under Sailors' Rest). .',- '_"■ WHARF, AUCKLAND. And at Elizabeth-Btreet, Melbourne. READ. READ. . READ. The Far-famed Erbardt Bunting EngUah Lsver, in Sterling Silver Cases, at £008 each. Tho World-r.no wned F.othctham English Lever, £4108. Wa.tham Levers, £3. American Hunting .Levers, In S'lver Coses, £288, Ladle*' Gold and Sivcr Goods at Unheard Prices. REMEMBER. REMEMBER. Every Watch Guaranteed for three years. Sent to any part o£ New Zealand Post Free A Competent Workman kept on the premises for all kinds or Repairs at Melbourne Charges. Please forward Post-office Order. Note the address— DREW & CO., WHARF, AUCKLAND. '' And Elizabeth-street, Memoprne. TVifONEY TO LEND at current rates of i-fX interest-Lolahley and Jackson, Queen- Bttegt. - . "A~UCKLAND CUP AND STEEPLE- ; CHASE.'- ■' 150 Tickets remaining. By request Eureka's Company on tho above Events will be kept open until SATURDAY, 20th December. AGENTS having Books in A. Wellesley's Consultation will please sond in their re turns on or before Saturday. 20th Inst, and any one requiring Ucketsph3aseaj^lyjitmice ; __ ST. THOMAS'S CHRISTMAS TREE AND ANNUAL FETE. MONDAY EVENING, December __nd, in the School-room; Annual Bale of Presents; enter taining amusements and Mnaio. IT is stated that A BIRD IN THE HAND is worth TWO IN THE BUSH; no doubt it is to the BIRD-CATCHER, but not BOto the unlucky bird, which, after being caught, is usually TAKEN IS ; but not bo with those who have suits of Munro and Milligan, Hobsou-stroct as th-.r can, by foregoing the 5 per cent allowed for cash, have them on the Deferred Payment System, when they are thoroughly tested before they are paid for. CALENDAR for 1885, at Row's, in Victoria-street—Every purchaser of lib. Tea is presented with a handsome Calendar for 1885,- '-■ '■ - . \ ..■ ST. PETER'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, SURREY HILLS. Thi3 Church is to be OPENED on '- SUNDAY, 21st DECEMBER, when DIVINE SERVICE will be conducted at 11 a.m.—Rev. D. W. Runcimak -3 p.rtL—Rfcv". R. F. Macnicol Kin '- 7 p.m.—Rev. R. Bommeraillk '; Speoial .Collections at each Service In aid of the Building Fundi ' ' A Sunday-school will be opened on the fol lowing Sunday, at 3 o'clock p.m. ONE story is good until another is told, and nowhere in Auckland can you obtain the same value for your money as at Rew's Geiie_al Grocery and Provision Stores, Victoria street A»-f_ {\ TO £10,000 LENT on "Building dUJL" Society prinoiples.or on other terms to suit borrowers. Allotments bought and Houses built on Weekly Payment System. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. See List of Properties for Sole on first page. Six per cent allowed on money deposited Tor investment— O. Wiixamson, Land, Estate, and Financial Agent and Valuer. High-street Auckland. HAVING disposed of my coach business at North Shore, I have a few very Superior Horses left for Sale.—Apply to F. J. Quick, Devonport, North Shore. ALL PEOPLE who reside in hot climates are more or less troubled with liver and stomach disorders. Special Tincture of Podophyllum rarely fails to remove tham. 'iryit. Price. Is.—C. W. Goodson, London Arcade. Sole Agent for Auckland. . ■ DISEASE — SMAIAPOX, FEVERS, Etc.—All persons wishing to keep from tho. c horrible diseases should at once procure a packet of WARNOCK'S celebrated DISINFEC TANT, as "Prevention Is better than Cure."— Sold by al' Storekeepers, Chemists, etc., 9d the Packet JG. HENDERSON'S • CHERRY PECTORAL. Is 6d, .8 6d, Is 6d per bottle. To befcad only at Medical Hall, Ponsonby. opposite Three Lamps, RELIEF from Cough in Ten Minutea.— SHARLAND'S CHERRY PECTORAL, Price. Za 6d and _s 6d.—F. O. Shorted, opposite th Post-office. _■ DR ARNOLD'S PENNY ROYAL AND STEEL PILLB.-The most popular medicine of the day. Price, 2s 8d a box.—Colo nial Agent F. C. Sha___n d, opposite the Poat offloe W... p f ---.:.--'.pR • ' M ':.,'.•: 'S. All children suffer from them. 4 If suspected, aak for the Certain Cure. BHARLAND'S WORM POWDERS, lspaoket Apothecaries' HaJ opposite Poet-ofßoe. i'"i i'.ol All jAAibAjVRE. — InaUntaiseoue i .ti .ijvf -nnoi-'TALGJO.-Ia »r-i' bottla. ---j V. "ft SHA.BLANIJ. onpo_;»Post-offl'g. ____ .^O'-JSE-i-fE -o_i __s HAIR —This ele- J'h cant prounratloh coiupletslj: eclirass every: _rticlo of a si____ir. kind now before did.nubile. Price, Is £d s bottle.—E_t_itl__Ml>, Ai:oi-e;,-_es 'H__L . ' f> AT-S! RATS! RAT.!-Use J_V nsuRLAND'3 PHOSPHOR PASTS'-, ' <• r Rats eat it greedily, and die; no smell. Price. One Shilling a Bottle. F. C. BH_-t-_ND. opposite foat_lßoe. MAGNETIC HEALING.—G. M_m ; Stephen, the Celebrated Australian Healer;, receives Patients at bis •Booms, Overn Lodge, Symouds-st (near St Andrew's Church), dally from 10 till 1. and 2 tlB 5. 1 500 TeaUmonials Exhibited. __A j Ail •> ■■- l. '<'■' *' :;': ■■l: ,,!l"''-1:'!;'.'"-'-'o ■"-*«' .."'..i



TMPE PLUMS! RIPE PLUMS! - Wholesale. i>-QuiNTi mes to Suit , ," - PCRCIIASEKS, AT .- SUTCLIFFE'S FRUIT DEPOT, VICTORIA-STRfcET. pHEAP TIMBER! CHEAP TIMBER! FOR IMMEDIATE SALE (prior to stock taking), JOB LOTS FOR BUILDING PURPOSES, Fowl-houses, Fencing, &c. FIREWOOD AND SLABS. Speoial advantages to buyers for the present month only. NEW ZEALAND TIMBER COMPANY (Ld.) CUSTOMS-STREET WEST. "OACES ! RACES ! I RACES 11 l-F. H. S\> PILCHER. Carrier, has Spring Carts and Drays for Hire, at cheapest rates (either by job or day), to cart goods to booths, • stalls. &c; under personal attention. To bo seen on Stand, Lower Queen-street, to make arrangements. CHRISTMAS PRESYNTS! CHRIST MAS PRESENTS l-Lorgo stock otnove. tles In Gents' Tics. Scarves, Braces, Silk Handkerohiefs,;&c, Sec; suitable for presenta tion.—J. W. Shackelford, Hatter and Mercer, 80, Victoria-street (5 floors above Albort stree1). TO- 0~ T~~I ~C~ r~K All persons having Claims against the firm of McKa, MCKeuzie, and Co., bush contractors al Hokiangaand Otamaka. are requested to furni h Rime to James McKa, Helensville, before the Ist January, 1835. ___^^ "W" O T I C E. : I have Jars of every description for Beer or Spirits just the thing for Picnic parties; also. Charcoal Filters, Jelly and Pickle Jars (all toee). GEO. BOYD, Newton Pottery. Teuh'Hoxe l No. 267. AUGHT in the Toils," "Done Giv ing," '-Chri-tmas, mi," "'Pay Your Debts," etc., etc. Read " New Zealand Free Press," 20th December, 1881. . -i £?OK(\ T0 £1,000 TO LEND on fIWiVOV good freehold securities. — Apply to C. F. E. Kissllng, No. 4, Soherffs Buildings, Fort-street XMAS DOLLS I- PRESENTS !-Cards, Novelties. New Muslo, just opened, per Coptic. To be seen nowhere else.—J. Richard son, Victoria Arcade, Victoria-street OIL AND WATER-COLOUR PAINTING. MR BALL will resume his Lessons in the above arts after the Christmas Holidays. Terms at Mr Leech's; or of Mr Ball, Mount Roaklll Road. TJTT A R D R O B E S. Wardrobes in rich Mottled Kauri and Sydney Cedar, with Silvered Plate Glass Fronts, are selling, for this month only, at one-quarter off the usual price. They are carefully made by first-class work men, and will be carefully delivered. W. NORRIE, Top of Shortlapd-street. O~VISITORS.—If you wish to study economy and comfort, you may Obtain two Furnished Rooms during the Christmas.— Apply STAn Office. ■ ' ' ■ ' :■' '= MR W. -A. DUGLEBY, M.R1.8.A., ARCHITECT, &c. Offices : No. 7, Exchange Chambers, Queen :■. .i ";.'.:■. ' street XT'- O A. T ~~1 C E. All Acoountsdueby the lato William Tcnnant, ;■ Upper Queen-street, are requested to be sent in within one month for liquidation. All Accounts owing to the Estate, unlosa settled on or before' January 21, 1585, will be handed to a solicitor for recovery. .. - . "■i ; ' n'.l ; '_ -m' Board and Residence. BOARD AND RESIDENCE, for Single Gentlemen, single or doublo rooms; near General Post-office; bath, piano; 18s per week. —Address Star Office. " ': '. VACANCIES for a few Gentlemen, or one or two Families, with private Sitting-room.—Mrs Leoky, Gloucester House,. Parnell. - -: .■'••■ ■- '• MONA VIEW, JC_r_» e i_»»p»-_>^«^^-^ Board and Residence offered to three or tour Gentlemen, where every comfort, Cleanli ness, and attention may be relied upon. Terms, 2ls per week, Including washing.—Apply to Mrs Monour, Mona View. References: Mai colmson and Be Lacy, The New Zealand Houae, Land, and Estate Agency. High-street i BIRKENHEAD.— Sunnyside Gardens.— Mrs Jonkinson is now ready to-receive Visitors. Strawberries and fresh Cream always ready. Board and Residence. ■___[_ '.■ M OVERNOI. fiROWNfc H6__Li VJT HOBSON-STREET. ;;, Board and Lodging.. .. .. _ 20s per Week Single Room .. .. .. ■■ .. gSaperWceJk WE LL ESL E V HOU, S E (3 doors from Hohooa-streot), Wellealey street West Auckland, New Zealand. BOARD AND RESIDENCE. A Good Table kept, lofty and woll-ventliateQ Bedrooms, Plunge and Shower Baths, and every convenience to ensure the. comfort at boarders and visitors. Terms. £1 per week. . ."j M. MASON. Proprietress. ; Lost and Found ' LOST, on Friday last,' Bomewhere in Queen-street a Brown Paper Parcel, con taining Boots.—The finder will get reward if left at STABOfflce. ' ■ i . ■'.■;-.■ : LOST, grand chance of securing First class Villa Sites (volcanic), on Main Road (best drive out of Auckland), it you neglect Auction Sale Tuesday next Mercantile Sale-. rooms. "■' '-'• ■ "lAS REWARD.—Lost, on Sunday JL" evening last Uth inst, near St Bene dict's, Newton, a Lady's Gold Albert Chain. —Apply Stab Office. : : -■ • fIfITreWARD will be paid to anyone 3W/W giving such Information as shall lead to the conviction of the larrikins Who have stolen the-flowers from the garden of Mrs Sotncrvillo. Campaie Glen, Symonds-street. j Corporation Notices. • j AITY OF AUCKLAND. fixinFlevels. It is hereby notified that it is the intention of .the City Council of Anokland to fix thelevels of CLARENCB-STREET, from' PompaUer Terrace to O'Neill-etreet. ST. MARY'S ROAD, from College Road to London-street " '■::':■'■ • NEW-STREET, from College Road to Lon don-street. GREEN-STREET. HARBOUR-STREET, ONEILL-BTREBT. and ..'"'. '■-{ WAITEMATA-STREET (PONSONBY WARD). Plans mar be seen In the City Engineer's Office, High-street Auckland, within office hours, and all persons interested herein, or liable to be aggrieved thereby, will be heard by City Council at a meeting to be held on THURS DAY, January Bth, 1885, at 6.30 p.m. All objections must be made in writing, and addressed to the Council, and sent to them not leas than ten (101 days before the day appointed on which to hear objections. A '■ P. A. PHILIPS. , Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office. November 29,1881. : 191 . Meetings. /GOSPEL TEMPERANCE MISSION.' < '-. . BLUE RIBBON ARMY. A Meeting for Prayor will he held THIS (Fri day) EVENING In the V.M.C.A. Rooms at 730 o'clock, to seek for a Divino blessing on the coming mission of Mr R. T. Booth in January next The REV. A. REID will conduct the service* All Christian Temperance Workers are ear nestly invited to attend. ALFRED COX, Secretary. ST. MATTHEW'S LITERARY! AND DEBATING SOCIETY.-Regular Meeting of Members, half-past seven; Raiding., etc., eight p.m. Admißßion Free. I; °__ G- Meeting to institute and open Juvenile Temple will bo held in the Temperance Hall, SATUR DAY. 20th Inst., at 3 o'olook. . All friends of Temperance Invited. Gazette in Bankruptcy., 5 T N B A N X R U PT C Y.- IN THE COURT OF BANKRUPTCY gOLDEN AT AUCKLAND. In the!matter of "The Bankruptcy Act 1883," and amendment thereof, and of the Bank rupt!!*- of AtnBRT WALKaat. of Auckland, Land Agent, a Bankrupt Noi'.CE is hkkeby oiv__f that; by an order of the -u-l.Court at Auckland, the above-named Albeit' Walker was tbls day adjudicated a .'--U'Kir.p t w.Uuu the intent and meaning of the abovci-iiieaiion-d Act. The.i_i_t Meeting of Or-ilt.r.; v.'iU be held at lay ogice. 3'__. it Build :-jaj. Fc-tojlreet in tbe-City of Auckland, o:: TUESDAY.' the- 2_rd Decenib.r, lS_i,-: ... eieioi .o'cioefc in the forenoon., Pi'oof jrf debt .miiat be furnished prior to or at the iticclinj;. Proxy forms can be obtained at my office. No proof can be admitted except'under -order of the Court after the exptrat'on of three months from the date of the adjudication. Vj ; Dated this 18th day of December. 188.. , | . «j I, joSn^CawsoN; i Official Asaigriee In Bankruptcy. „^„BBpwiaso.-High-Bteeeti Solioitdr tor,the Petitioning Creditor. 3 ■ ■■: '■'•''' :PP 7-, ':•,--.. ; , 7-. ■



-—-, —r— ■-———— —~i ,i I; ' '.A. : .\; ; ,,,,;PeWOtafl.' ~ i .j| -j - -IVT _!M<yS Consultation:on Auckland C«i .| _Ll and Steeplechase. Is rapidly filling.—li I tending investors must look-sharp. , |S WILL th a Piapigt who lately -played ft 1 Wons. Jiiles do Bernard please call l—M J Kady, Music-ollcr, Queen-street _, 3 PERSONAL.— Grand New 10-rcomu i Honso mover occupied), on 2 Acres rlcl 1 volcanic; grand views: li.aithy and bniohji 3j position uniy £100 each; balance,easytttfnii | A rare chance at Auction, Tuesday, 33rd.—J. H i Randcraon. - '."."' -\ '■ \ IF Mr JOHNSTON does not call for hii j Boxes, they will be sold to pay oxpcnses.rr '~1 Mrsßrodie, Parnell. . . ■ -, -j PERSONAL.— Mr Evans,, Pianofortd "i Tnner. please call at StAhOfflcr. ___ . s PEKSONAL.-The owner wants eveij M JT sensible man lo avail himself of tm ".% passes by all 'busses, to soe the grand positiur I . :o be sold, Tuciday.—Apply J. ft. Rand>jr.°oii.| 1 WHO'S YOUR HATTER? Why, _, 1 W, Shackelford; .0. Victoria-street, wht < ■ has a largo stock of Hard and Sbft Felt Hat', a ' Merino, Felt, and other Helmets; Straw iiiS -J Lawn Tennis Hats, etc. Inspect his prici I '.'& before purchasing elsewhere. j PERSONAL --Mac testifies, "i ,JTij_j 7 always ailing before, but sint_ I c*me c 1 .ft Albert I have not lost an hour's wmk:" * Consultyour medical man. Sale Tuesday, _3rd; ._ —J. R. RandorsOn. '■' """'I OLD-FASHIONED TEA. —Tho City J and Suburban Supply Stoics, vcorner CE M Liverpool-street Karannahape Road, will ho '.£ Opened on SATURDAY next for tho sale at 5 High Class Teas, Grocorbis and Provision', A Fruit Dalrv. and Gerdon Prodncc.-GEOI.G_ B.BOULTON. lil . . a, i Auctions. " . TO-MORROW. At 1 o'clock, a ONEKUNGA-YUIJfIONMART. TABLES, CHAIRS, CBEFFONIERF, f Lamps. Clock, Wire Goods, Watches ai dj. j! Chains, Tumblers, Ammonia, Stuffed Ann Clißlr, i; 1 Books, Iron and1 Wooden Bedsteads, Baskets,!' $ Pictures, etc., etc.; Tea in 31b lots. Gurrahtid i Soap, Matches, Bacon. Candles. Clothes Pejs,l _ Flour, Pure BrolimaEggs (two'settings), lot of J well-bred Fowls, Shirts, Collars, Hoso. Flowers, I Ribbons, Socks, Hats, Buttons Stays, Glovers -I Dress Stufft, Bra ids,. Clothing, Boots, etc., etc.. B without reserve. | I [•7<A. ,-'. WM. STEVENSON, / jfl ' Auctioneer. '. Ijj \M —.... ...... ———— —i% TO-MORROW, at 11 o'clock. -i CONTINUATION OF* SALE. 1 CONTINUATION OF SALE. i EDWARD LEYDON j,'.. WILL CONTINUE To morrow (Satul- \ day) the Sole of Mr Austin's - _ ] t STOCK OF FURNITURE AND EFFECT.,.]].; consisting of—Double and Single Bedstead.;-:] '> : Cheats of Drawers, Pictures, Multrasei- .J;'- Cooks, Sewing Machines (In good elder ri ~A Mirrors, Toiletware, Glaaawaro, Irpfla' 1 mongery, Hollowar.. Sec. «4 No Reserve. ' No Reserve.' : 'JJ EDWARD LEYDON, Auctioneer. -J J MONDAY. DECEMBER 22, : \] \ At ll o'clock. . ]' J !....'' . ' j ,'■ j , _~.' ~.'; r J. H. HAMER;. „ 5 ;,j ) HAS received instructions from Mr J.-| ij . Gibbons to Sell, at the Surrey Hills Store, 4 | | oh above date, I . ! His GROCERY STOCK and HOUSEHOLD j ' i FURNITURE. consisting of B'dioon', l ; |- Dining-room,andKitehcnFurntturear.d'- fti Utensils, large stock of Spanith Fowls,,' ... ■'■ -,-' etc., etc.- '"',.. . On view Morning of Sale. ■.-'■}_ I. " TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, . _ I At 11 am. . ' ;; OPPORTUNITY. ; I CHRIS-MA'S ■"'■ -'' CHRISTMAS J;! PRESENTS! .: ~ GIFTS Ilj 1 NEW YEAR'S -. PRESENTATIONS'j:^ | DIAMOND AND OTHER , GENUINE-11 I ) JEWELLERY. .GOLD AN6 .SILVER WATCHES, 'j } STERLING :i - SiLVER -JEWELLERY - | OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. - ! " .''V'^BLBfiiM-PLAiEDWAEE,"''.. . ' ", &0.,' ; &0., tec ■'.-': ■ R. ARTHUR ' ; j HAS been favoured with instruction- to ' 'sell by public auction, at his Marf> ' > Queen _treet. Oh Tuesday, S3rd, at 11 a.m., THE WHOLE-OF- THAT VALUABLE I ..'';.'.. .AND '. -| j WELL-ASSORTED STOCK -'','" OP ■.'-':" GENUINE; JEWELLERY, WATCHES;^ ) ' &o.,'' ' &Oi, -.. &0., ■ '0.-J I ■ :•:'•■ , -" '"of -■_' ..; ;■ ■vis t THE SYDNEY_ HALL COMPANY'S, r. In cohs'equehceof their having a very HeSxi's } Stock on hand and to arrive, they ore deter- j i mined to give to the Public an opportunity-for S procuring HANDSOME CHRISTMAS PRE-* I SEfITS and NEVV YEAR'S GIFTS 01- Gents' Gold and Silver l_?vc- Watches, Ladies-S j Gold and Silver Lever Watches, hy-thetj * best makers, viz. — Rotherham, __redt,3:' ,- -Dent,Bennett, Waltham, fie;, &o.« Racing Gold and Silver Slop Watches, of very best quality ■■ . j Genuino Diamond Jtingß, Bracelets, Lcckels,.^ ■ .- :&c.,MagnifloenrtSeS .- - - •"• ■ '--A Gold Brbochea and Earrirgs, set with Prccioufl.;i Stonea, and latest desigiin , Genuino Gold Gem Rings, Keepers, WeddiDg.;, Rings (Hall marked) • h Gents' and Ladieß' Gold Alberts.(Hall marked) V-i Gold Lockets Pins. Studs, Pendants, Trlhkots, i &0..& C. / Grand and Varied; Assortment: of Sterlings? - Silver Jewellery, comprittog — Lockete.3 Necklets, Bracelets. Broocws, Earringfti. ! Rings. Fins'. Studs, &c, all-of the Newest: and most.Fashionable Designs, and Halll marked ' ■ - - - „ Also, - ■• ■ -- : - Electro-plated wore, of tho best quality—Cruets, Blacuit Boxes, Sets, Fancy Designs, &o. .. * Marble Clocks..Greenstone Jewellery- • v:-.&l See.,. Sec, Sec ;! Every Article will be Warranted, and n Writtenvj Guarantee given with every Watch sold.:'..'.;"'-i NOTE.—This Is a most favourable chance fori procuring Seasonable Gifts, suitable for all j classes, asl such a Genuine and Now Stock fa 1 seldom submitted to tin i public by auction. Thai proprietors having determined to realise. "th6'S Whole of tho Valuable Stock will bo Sold at:j Prioes never before heard of in Auckland. ~.:- i, WILLIAM VAILB.] [JOHN RIPON VAILEiiiS . MONDAY,- DECEMBER 22. ' W. &J. R. VAILE | TITILL Sell by Auction, at 11 o'clock,! FANCY GOODS, CHINA BETS, FUENI-J •; TORE, Picturer, Teas! andjalarge ooISJ lection of goods suitable for the present-1 season, etc., etc. ''".'V;I ' ■-'' W. _ J. R. YAILE, -'J .Auctioneers, 'A Opposite Savings Bunk. A B. OOOBRASE] - iJAJIES'DACRk I ' ,:-;;i MONDAY, DEOEMBER22, ;, : At 11 o'clock. j WHEELBARROWS. 'J WHEELBARROWS. " i FOR Sale, at our Rooms.Queen-etreet, on^i ' Monday, S.'nd lust, at II o'clock— - / It 16 NEW AMERICAN WHEELBARRpW&II ~'■'.■;' " , -No-reserve.; | .. o-BAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, '' Auctioneer-. ,-:• . ■'■ ■" H. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23. GRAND GOLD" AND; SIIiVER EMi^ BROIDERED MATS, '* | COVERS, TOILET. MATS, TABLE A MATS. '..■,. . 7. , Ex P. and 0. Steamer,-via Sjcifley, . GABRTEL LEWIS HAS reCeivieii instructions to ssli, d_ „i. i- Rooms, on Tuesday, commerciiig at, j: .•; o'clock, A CONSIGNMENT of BKAUTIFUL 2WK7 .;:• AND'ICOVERS,- -: ■ '■•.'.. ■'-'. , Suitable for Presenta-tiona and New Y__r'a . '• ..: ,' ■■' '~ ,- . •.,. . _ DUiUi.-Ul \_RDS. 7 FOB SALBrat the Dnrfcain Yardfc-l ■ every Tuesday, at 11 o'clock, ffiDBS.; TALLOW, WOOL, and SKINS , HUWHIR AND.NOLAN.; Continued on Fourth Pogo,