SLY GROG SELLING ON THE NORTHERN WAIROA.

At the R.M. Court, Dargaville, on Friday, 2Sth ult., before Mr Clendon, R.M., and Mr Bradley, J.P., Benjamin C. New and Maximillian Ballin were chaTged with a breach of the Licensing Act by selling beer to William Edward Mdther, at Graham's Fern, they not possessing a licensee. Air Cotter appeared for the defendants, who pleaded not guilty, the case for the prosecution being conducted by Constable Haddock.

William Edward Mather, labourer, Dar gaville, said on November Ist he visited de fendant's premises, known as Chadwick's old store, at Graham's Fern, arriving there at about five o'clock in the afternoon. There were about nixteen or eighteen men iv the building, and n radio was taking place for a watch and chain, which was pro duced by thedofendant Ballin. There wore, he believed, twenty-five tickets sold at Ss each, and he purchased one. The- prize was won by a gumdigger who was absent. After the raffle witness proposed that the winner should pay for drink?, and the de fendant Ballin produced bottles of beer and ginger ale. Subsequently a concertina was rafiled for ISs, and the winner of that also shouted, this being followed by a game at "Yankee grab." Witness won Bs, 4s of which was retained by the defendant for two bottles ot beer, which they drank. The beer was produced from an adjoining room, and the money received for it was placed in a cash box. In cross-examination by Mr Cotter, he said that Mr Raynes, landlord of the Kaihu Hotel, had spoken to him about losing trade through defendants selling liquor, nnd asked witness if he would go up there. Mr Rayne9 gave him 12s. He did not expect any more money from Mr Raynes.

Frank Brown, gumdigger, Graham's Fein, gave corroborative evidence. He did not ndvise the defendant? to buy a case of wliiskey from eacli of the Dargaville publi cana to keep them quiet, nor did he say that more care should be exercised in supplying liquor.or there would be a " boil over."

Thomas Shaw, gumdigger, said he was at defendants' store on November Ist, and saw the watch and chain and concertina rafiled for. Drink was produced and put on the counter, and nearly all those present partook of it. Yankee grab was also played, but witness saw no shouting, nor any money paid for liquor.

John Riley, gumdigger, gave evidence of a similar nature, but in an extremely reticent manner.

Mr Cotter for the defence, said that no evidence having been given that the place called Graham's Fern was in the Licensing District,the case must fail. The Bench re gretted that a technicality had caused the case to lospe, but they were compelled to uphold Mr Cotter's objection, and the charge must be dismissed. The magistrates also commented upon the reticent manner in which several of the witnesses had given their evidence.

Defendants were further charged with unlawfully selling whiskey to William Kuley on the 28th October, and pleaded not guilty. Constable Haddock called William Edward Mather, who said that on the day named he was coming down the river with some other persons in a boat, and they landed at defendants' store. Some ginger ale was purchased, and Kuley bought two shillings' worth of whiskey, which the defendant Ballin gave him in a lemonade bottle. Kuley looked at it and asked what it was, Ballin replying, "You asked me for two shillings' worth of castor oil, didn't you?" Kuley said he did_ not, and Ballin then said it was wMakey. By Mr Cotter: Did not taste it, so did not know whether it was whiskey. William Kuley, eumdigger, denied having bought any whiskey from the defendants, neither did he remembor buying anything in a bottle on the day referred to. Con stable Haddock said tie did not intend to proceed further with the case, and it was dismissed.

Defendants were further charged with selling five bottles of beer to John North wood, of Graham's Fern, on November Ist, and pleaded not guilty. John Northwood said on the night of the Ist November he went to Ballin'B store for a saddle. There were about twenty men there, and raffles took place for a wateli,chain,and concertina. He won the concertina,and paid for four or five bottles of ginger ale. Saw no other liquor on the counter, nor any sold, but it might have been without him seeing it. William E. Mather said that when the last witness won the concertina be shouted. Witness and several others had beer, but Northwood drank ginger ale. The magistrates said in this, as in the other cases, the moral conviction upon the minds of the Bench was that the illegal sale of liquor did occur, but there being no evidence to prove it, they were compelled to dismiss the charge. The decision was re ceived with applause outside the Court.

INCENDIARISM AT WHANGAREI.

A Suspicious Fire,

Ox the night of Monday, Ist inst., fire broke out in the business portion of Whangarei, and the person? who discovered it feund that the flames originated in a cupboard in the back premises of A. Pearson, store keeper. The alarm wa3 promptly given, and by the help of willing workers the flames were got under. Had the fire not been stopped, there would have been a great destruction of property, including the whole of Mr J. Harrison's premises, Mr Pearson's store, Mr A. Scott's dwelling, Mr Hanson's boot shop, Mr McCready's saddlery shop, the " Advocate " office, Mr Mann's butchery, and Messrs Williams and Hill's new shop; while Mr Caller's new block stands on the opposite side of the street, and at the opposite corner stands the Bank of New Zealand. Mr Harrison would have heen a heavy loser by the fire, as he was only insured for £1,300, while his stock was valued at £3,500. Certain suspicions circumstances in connection with the out break led to an inquiry, which took place on AYednesday before Mr Bedlington, coroner, and a jury. Constable Gordon deposed: Was at the fire last Monday, and saw Mr Pearson, who told witness that he was wanted in the kitchen. When he went inside, Mr Harrison handed him the tin dish before tha Court. The papers in the dish seemed to be saturated with kerosene. There was some oil in the tin at the time. Asked Mr Pearson when he had used the cupboard last. He said not for three weeks. He then made search and found envelopes in the cupboard bearing the post-mark as late 03 November 15. Mr Pearson said he had not used the cupboard for any purpose for a long time. The envelopes were found on the floor of the cupboard. Three of the envelopes bore the post mark of November 15, ISS4; also found a portion of the " Evening Star " of the loth November. On searching the bottom of the cupboard, found the pieces of wood produced, piled up cross ways as if to kindle a fire. [The wood pro duced consisted of about 20 pieces of box wood split into one and two-inch widths, and were all saturated with kerosene. The wood seemed to have been portions of a candle-box and kerosene box.] The whole of the cupboard seemed to have been drenched with kerosene. Below the shelf there was no indication of a fire, although the wood was on the floor. The attempt to fire the wood might have failed. James Harrison, storekeeper, remembered the fire at Pearson's store on Monday night, and saw the cupboard in which it originated. Saw the tin produced in the cupboard. Took it out of the cupboard when hunting for the origin of the fire. Looked in the bottom of it, and found it saturated with kerosene. It smelt as strong as if it had dropped out of a kerosene tin. He said to the parties present, "Now," gentlemen, here is the fullest evidence of wilful fire raising, and we must get to the bottom of it." He estimated the value of Pearson's stock to be from £500 to £700. '

Andrew Pearson gave evidence that on the night of the fire he locked the door and left everything secure. He valued his stock at £1,300, for which sum it was in sured. He could not account for the fire or for the smell of kerosene in the cupboard, which was a mystery to him. The verdict of the jury was, " That some person or persons unknown had feloniously and maliciously set fire to the building," and the following rider was tacked on to it: "That the Coroner communicate with Superintendent Thomson and the Insur ance Companies to induce thejn to inquire into the cause of the fire."

The " Northern Advocate " griticisea the attitude of Mr Mitchelson, M.H.R., with reference to the proposed railway to op"fen the Puhipuhi b'orest, as disclosed in replying to a deputation last Monday. It says : " Reviewing the whole subject, it does seem to us very hard that oar own representative should go out of his way to" watch the interests of Mr Hnrst's constituents and, to stand in the way of our getting that to which wo are legally and practically en titled."

CHORAL HALL.-HERE SCHMITT'S BENEFIT.

The benefit concert tendered to Herr Schmitt by the Orchestral Society took place on Friday night in the Choral Hall, and passed off successfully. Under any circum stances, a concert by this Society should not fail in securing public patronage, but when, as was the case last night, the ob ject was to manifest, in a practical form, a

spirjt of sympathy with one who has long lain upon a bed of sickness, the response could hardly have been otherwise than hearty and unequivocal. Such it proved .to be, for, in theatrical parlance, there could not have been leas than £50 "in the house." Speaking generally, the various items upon the pro gramme were very effectively rendered. Nothing less could have been expected from the Orchestral Society in their own con tributions, for the bulk of them have been previously rendered. They opened the concert with the overture to * Auber's " Zanetta," which was played with elan and resolution. Their next number wag Haydn's charming " Surprise " Symphony so characteristically marked and pervaded by the genial composer's gaiiU de ccevr It was very well executed, the most effec tive movement, however, being the andante.' A canzonet by Mendelssohn, with a captivat ing little melody, was the sole number act down for the string quartette—Messrs C. and .1. Hemus, J. C. dough, and H. p* Edger—and it was so well appreciated at their hands that the audience promptly insisted upon an ' en,core. The in- strumentalists responded with a quaint gavotte by Keraser. Michaelis' ever popular " Turkish Patrol "brought the first part to a close, and of course provoked the usual applause. There is still' room for improvement in the artistic treat-. ... inent of the prolonged crescendo and de crescendo of which the piece consists. Last night the manipulator of the triangle waa conspicuously at fault. The second part opened with that delectable orchestral fantasia, " Traum-bilder," by the Danish composer, Lumbye. It was admirably played, the various abrupt changes of time and rhythm, co suggestive of the dream fancies which it is intended to depict, being made with ease and precision. Bassi'a fantasia for clarionette and pianoforte of airs from Verdi's " Rigoletto" served as a. vehicle for exhibiting Mr S. Jackson's skill as a clarionettist, but as a concert selection it was far too long. However, the nn-* doubted ability of the executants excused the length of their contribution. Mies Harding was the pianists. The concluding item was Strauss's waltz, " Bardenlieder," which was capitally played. There was less uniformity of excellence in the render ing of the vocal morceaux than was dis played in the instrumental pieces. The honours for furnishing the gem of the concert lie between Miss Corbett and Mies Staunton, the latter of whom, as if with an eye to that result, gave the " Jewel" song from "Faust" in the Italian words. Miss Staunton possesses a sweet and flexible organ, and it is heard to best advantage in her mezzo-voce notes. She sang, as usual, with artistic taste, and in answer to the inevit able encore, bowed her acknowledgments. Miss Corbett inflamed Scottish, patriotism to the highest fervour of enthusiasm by her expressive rendering of the pathetic old song, "LoehaberNo More," ant' she was compelled to accede to a determined encore. She repeated the last stanza, but under such an access of nervousness as to mar the effect. It k a wonder that concert singers do not of toner ' choose sweet old lyrics in preference to newer and more common-place pieces. Mr Milli can Hogg gave the English version of Giimbert's delightful song "Oh Pretty Birds," Mr Innes effectively playing the flute obligate, and Miss Dickson accom panying. The words printed on the programme were quite a different version, however. Mr Stuart overtasked himself in attempting "The Desert," He has not the volume of voice reouired to/ do it justice. He sang it, nevertheless, with his accustomed taste. Dr. Cobbett gave Blnmenthal's eong "The Message" artistically enough, but the transition to the falsetto in the lost line was unfortunate, Mrs Judson sang Proch's "Ye Stars "to her brother's (Mr H. F. EdgeVs) 'cello obligate with very nice expression, Misa Lilian Edger playing sympathetically the pianoforte accompaniment- Mr Joseph Hanna rendered " The Angel at the Win dow " (Berthold Tours),and well earned the encore with which he "was rewarded. /The thanks of the Society and of the benefkiere are due to Mr Knox, who has of tote so cheerfully and courteously assumed the somewhat thankless office of locum tenetts foi the regular conductor, and under whose direction the prosperity of the Society shows no signs of abating. .

Interesting to New Zealanders.

Tfturanga. NJS,, August 19,188*.

To Messrs IS. Lavs & Co., Auckland.

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DAVID ASHER.

Qreymouth, N.Z., . - / Jane 5,1881.

Messrs Griffbk & Smith.

Gentlemen,—l am happy to state that the St. Jacobs Oil you recommended me for Bhu matics has greatly relieved me, not having felt the same pains in the joints since 1 commenced using it—Yours respectfully, : • . - : . '<;■

A. N. TEW.

Auckland, New Zealand, : August 13,1881. To Messrs M. Levy & Co., Agents St.- Jacob.

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Tnr«u«{a. August I9th, im. Messrs M. Lbvt & Co., Auckland.

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Junctions. TO-MORROW. MESSRS RICHARDSON & CRAWLEY HAVE received instructions from Mr T. Emery to sell by public auction, at hta premises, one house from corner of Hobson and Victoria-streets, ma HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, as follows-Tables, Chairs, Couohes, Carpets, Oilcloth, Crockery and Kitchen Uten sils. Bedroom—Double Bedstead, Spring Mat trass, Bedding, Choit Drawers. Dressing Tables, Looking Glass, Waslistands and Ware, &c ftc. Sale at 12.15 sharp. RICHARDSON & CRAWLEY, Auctioneers, SI, Queen-street, TO-MORROW, NOON. PIANO, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PLATEDWARE, CUTLERY, GLASS, EARTHENWARE, The Property of n. Gentleman Leaving - Auckland, Removed to Mart for Convenience of Sale. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions , from a gentleman leaving Auckland to sell by public auction on Tuesday next, )2o'clock noon, at his Mart. Queen-street, HIS SUPEUTOR HOUSKHOLD FURNI TURE AND EFFECTS. Platedware, Cutlery, Pictures. &c, Horsehair Suite (9 pieces). Dining Table, Sideboard. Cheffoniers. Chests Drawers, Large Boiler. Wringing Machine, Dinnerware, Largo Mirror. Half-tester Bedsteads, Spring and Hfilr Mattrass. Carpets, Hearthrutrsi and Mais, Wardrobe, Meatsafos, Washstand and T ? bl« 9 . Kitchen Tables and ChairaVCntlefy. Flatedwarc, loilot Glasses, Toiletware, Hand- BedduTg?&c? d °Offeo SCTVicO> Lot Superlor Also. UNDER DISTRAINT FOR RENT, PIANO. Household Furniture and Effects, Glaas and Earthenware, Opera Glass, Pictures. Boorfs.Sc., Portmanteau, Travelling Cases, Larßf Flap, Musical Box, Cooking Utensils, B«*s. Poles and Rings, Brackets and Sundries, ■2 Boxes Clothing, Ac, fto., fto. WEDNESDAY. NOON. CLEARING OUT SALE OF GLASS WARE, FANCY GOODS, CHRISTMAS GOODS, Also, Balance or Stock op leosmonokrt, Rkmovsd raoji Freeman's Bay. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions to sell by public auction, at his Mart, Candljstiefcs. Assorted Flower Stand*. (Sit Gins? Decanters, Fanor Glasses. Butter Dishes, Jugs. \ uses, Tumblers. Wine Glasses, too. Thi balance of tie Stock of Ironmongery, &c. to^?™n r? m '"^learinfr-outSaleatStopa iS*\!. c3°nstrect. Freeman's Bay. i.oxes Boys' Carpenters' Tools, &c. TO-MORROW. DIAMOND JEWELLERY, GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES. W. DOWDEN ■VyiLL sell by auction, at 11 o'clock on TT Tuesday next, 16th inst, W. DOWDEN, Auctioneer. THURSDAY, NOON. HOUSEHOLD FDRNITDEE, PRINCES-STREET. R. ARTHUR • '■ HAS been favonred with mstroctions from Mr J. Tucker, to sell by public anctien, at his residence, situated opposite the Masomc Halt Princes street, on Thursday next, ; at 12 o clock noon, _gIS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, consisting of-Pariour. Dining room, Bedroom, snd Kitchen, Handßome Wal nut Tablo. Pier Glass, Whatnot, Fenders, Remu I Snite in Horsehair, cqnal to new, Pictures. Brackets, Carpets, Books, Ornaments, &c, &:., a Handsome Chest ot Drawers, N.Z. Woods, a • Cedar Chest of Drawers, Mahoifany Toilet Table with slass, .Marble Top Washstand, Bedsteads, Bedding. Carpets. Glass and Earthenware, Utensils, &c. On view on the morning of the Sale. I 8.0. <ukb.| • [b. ». wares. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, At IS o'clock noon. S PONSONBY. PONSONBY. VILLA RESIDENCE AND GROUNDS, THE RESIDENCE OF " MR E. LEWIS, PONSONBY. B. TONES 4 CO. |_| AYE received instructions to sell, o , Wednesday, December SI, at 12 o'clock, - THE RESIDENCE AND GROUNDS OF i MR E. LEWI3, Arthnr-street, Pon I sonby. being Lots 30 and 31, subdivision .' of Allotment 20, suburbs of Auckland, -~ having a frontage to Arthnr-street of about 112 feet. ■ The House ia replete with, every convenience* sas and water laid on, and one of the most J magaifUant views can be had from the balcony, equalling anything te be seen In our nnrivallod suburbs. Cards to view may be obtained from tho Auctioneers. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, At 11 O'clock. A PERFECT COLLECTION ■: j' * ■, w ' JAPANESE CURIOS, BRONZES, TEA SETS, VASES, PLAQUES, ■" BOWLS, CABINETS, &c., &c, Collected by a Gentleman who long resided ia that Country. OATALbSBBS ON TUESDAY. B. TOMKS & CO., Auctioneers. 8.0. CABB.I [B. B. TO.VKB FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, At 11 o'cltck. " CHRISTMAS ! CHRISTMAS I hpiiNOß!!. T>IANOS!! Black and Gold, Walnut, and Iron-fraraod PIANOS. Uiiright fihrand and Full Grand PIANOS/ By the most Celebrated English and Gorman Makers. . , . ,^-sI',: : Z Just Landed, ex Loch Fergus. B. TONKS &CO., Auctioneers. ' E. 0. OABK.] 18. D. KINKS. . WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, i At 11 o'clock. QA' CASES NEW FIGS BARRELS NEW CURRANTS TJanshipped ex Steamer from Smyrna. Tho Figs are especially a Prime Sample. B. TONES & GO., f Auctioneers. rT~~DURHAM YARDB. "rjiOß SALE, at the Durham Yards, '£}•?■■' svoryTneiiday.iitllo'ekiok, \ HIDES, TALLOW, WOOL, and fISDTS ! HUNTER ANTI WOTJIK. i



MONDAY, JANUARY 5, ISSo. ANNUAL SALE OF THOROUGHBRED YEARLINGS, MARES, AND DRAUGHT HORSES, THE PROPERTY OP THK NEW ZKALASD STOD AND PEDIGREE COMPANY, MESSRS HUNTER AND NOLAN, In conjnnction with MR ALFRED BUCKLAND, HAVE received instructions from the New Zealand Stud aud Pedigree Stock Co. to hold their SECOND ANNUAL SALE OF THOROUGHBRED YEARLINGS, MARES, AND DRAUGHT HORSES, ON MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 1885, OX THE GROUND 3OF THK AUCKLAND AGRI CULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION, When they will dispose of about fifty horses. Catalogues of which are to be seen at the Star Office, or will be forwarded on application to tho Auctioneers. The woll-known pedigrees, together with the fashionable breeding of the Company, requires no comment from tho Auctioneers, but this opportunity must recommend itself to everyone desirous ot obtaining really good blood. Amongst those to be sold are tho following:— Brown Yearllne Filly, by Musket, from Erioyna Chestnut Yearling Colt, by Anteros, f rom Fanoy Bay Yearling Filly, by Cadogfin. from Crinoline Brown Yearling Colt, by Musket, from Titnnia Brown Yearling Filly, by Musket, from Moon- Bay Yearling Colt, by Mnskot, from Pulchra Brown Yearling Colt, by Musket, from Pearl Bay Yearling Filly, by Mnaket. from Madcap Brown Yearling Filly, by Musket, from Hannah Brown Yearling Colt by Cadogan or Musket, from Florence McCarthy Bay Yearling Colt, by Antsros. from Atalanta Bay yearling Colt, by Randwiek, from Perfume Chestnut Yearling Filly, by Anteros, from Tres Brown Yearling Colt, by Anteros, from Lady Mary Chestnut Yearling Colt, by Anteros, from Naiad Chestnut Yearling Colt, by Kevo. from Lyra Bay Yearling Colt, by Cadogan, from Miss * Laura Bay Yearling Colt, by Aprcmont. from Nelly Moore Chestnut Yearling Colt, by Cadogan, from Lure Chestnut Yearling Colt by Cadogan, from Petroleuse Bay Yearling Filly, by Cadogan, from Steppe Bay Yearling Colt, by Apremont or Musket, from Fairyland Merry Katie, by Feve. from Dundee a Katie Dundee's Katie, by Dundee, from Rambling Katie Brown Yearling Colt, by Musket, from Medea A SELECTION OF DRAUGHT FILLIES AND GELDING& SPECIAL TRAINS AT TWELVE o'CLOOK, LtTNCHEOS AT ONE O'CLOCK. /"IOUNT.RY CATTLE SALES. DRURY, WEDNESDAY. December 17 PAPAKURA. WEDNESDAY, Dec. 31 ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAYS. ~~ THE HAYMARKET. SALE OP WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDES, TALLOW, HAY, and BTRAW, etch TUESDAY, at IS o'clock. ALFRED BUCKLAND TOMORROW. AMERICAN ICE CHESTS. AMERICAN ICE CHESTS. AMERICAN ICE CHESTS. E. &; A. ISAACS HAVE received instructions to sell by auction at their Stores. Queen-street, on Tuesday next. December 16, at 11 o'clock, A CONSIGNMENT OF THE ABOVE. E. & A. ISAACS, Merchants and Auctioneers. The attention of the public is called to the fact that as the hot weather approaches, the outlay of a few psnee per week will be the means of preserving any article of diet. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17. 472 PACKAGES. GROCERY SALE. IMPERIAL PLUMS, NUTS SARDINES, CAPERS CURRY POWDER, CASTOR OIL KETCHUP, MUSTARD, BLUE CARRAWAY SEEDS FINDON HADDOCKS YARMOUTH BLOATERS SALT HERRINGS, TARTARIC ACID OATMEAL, PEARL BARLEY BULK VINEGAR RASPBERRY VINEGAR T.D. AND FANCY PIPES PICKLES, BIRD SEED WRAPPING PAPERS AND TWINE &0., &c, &o. E. & A. ISAACS HAVE received instructions to sell by public auction at their Stores, Q ieen-Bt., on Wednesday next, December 17, at 11 o'clock, 472 PACKAGES OF THE ABOVE. E. & A. ISAACS. Merchants and Auctioneers. AT AN EARLY -DATE. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. 0 CASES ELECTRO-PLATED BRITANNIA METAL AND NICKEL SILVER GOODS, SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS TRADE. ( E. & A. ISAACS, j ■ Auctioneers. W. 8. OOdHRAKB] (JAB. DACBB TO-MORROW. BOOTS AND SHOES, WATCHES, JEWELLERY, BOOKS, CLOTHING, FANCY GOODS. TIHE Subscribers will Bell by auction at _I_ their' Rooms. Queen-atrest, on Tuesday, 16th December, at 11 o'clock. FANCY GOODS, Brooches, Earrings, Dolls, Splashers, Pictures, Music, Pipes, Glass ware, Crockery, Tools. Lamps. Plated ware, Toapota, Cruets. Cutlery, Boots and Shoes, Watches, Jewellery, Books, Cloth ing, Chintz, Carpet &c, &c, &c. Also, under distraint for rent,— HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consisting of— Chest Drawers, Sewing Machine, Conch, Sec SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, AT NOON. BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS. AT SIBBIN'S MART, QUEEN-STREET. 4 VALUABLE ALLOTMENTS AT NORTHCOTE, three minutes' walk from the Wharf, adjoining the residence of G. N. Brassey, Esq., and opposite Captain Siattery'a new Dwelling-house, being Lota 23, 23,42, and 43.66 ft. x 132 ft. each. Nos. 23 and 12 are Corner Allotments. Will be Leased for 21 years. HALF THE VALUE WlLL'be GIVEN FOR THE HOUSES AT THE END OF THE LEASE, GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17. MESSRS CARBINES & TAYLOR will sell by auction on Wednesday, Dec 17. 500 Lots of Choice New and Second-hand Nothing, comprising Ladles' Robes. Dresses in Jtuflh,. Prints, Muslin, Pique, Ball Dresses, Japes, Jackets, Hats (trimmed and untrimmed), den's Tweed Trousers. Coats, Hats, Vesta, toots, &c. Ties, Skirts, Polonaises. &c. —~"~ TO-MORROW. HUNTER & NOLAN WILL HOLD THKIB ITT E B KLY SALE AT . THE NEWMARKET YARDS, unction of Great South and Onehunga Bnadff, ;..: -.■ :v: ■■:.' O j i ; <••■[ ;-•■ ;■■;■-. ■AT AND STORK STOCK. DAIRY COWS, )■ ■ SHiutK AND Pisa ;.;';: ■'.•;.-



TO-MORROW. Ex Loch Fergus, CARRIAGE, BUGGY, CART, AND TROLLY HARNESS, LADIES' AND GENTS' SADDLES, BRIDLES, GIRTHS, CAB AND CARRIAGE LAMPS, &c., &.c, <feo. GABRIEL LEWIS HAS received instructions to sell, on above date, at 11 o'clock, A CONSIGNMENT OF ABOVE GOODS, Ex above ship. TO-MORROW, At Noon, MAGNIFICENT VILLA SITES. GRAND LEVEL ALLOTMENTS, VOLCANIC. VOLCANIC. VOLCANIC. VALLEY ROAD, MOUNT EDEN. VALLEY ROAD, MOUNT EDEN. TWO VILLARESIDENCES, OLIPHANT STREET, PONSONBY. VILLA RESIDENCE, ARTHUR STREET. D. F. EVANS HAS been favoured with instructions from Mrs Waters to subdivide and soil by public auction, at his Land Mart, Queen-street, on Tuesday, December IG, ISSI. at noon, HER WELL-KNOWN AND MOST DE SIRABLE VOLCANIC LAND, situate In VALLEY ROAD. MOUNT EDEN, being the western portion of Lot 46, of section 5, suburbs of Auckland, which is now being subdivided Into MOST ELIGIBLE VILLA SITES. Every lot will front a public road, full width, viz , 66ft. The position is first-class, the aspect good; ele vation high, yet not exposed; the view grand, extensive, and sublime. A more healthy situa tlon is not obtainable. Tho Lots are now pegged, flagged, and litho graphic plans are ready. Terms: One-third cash: balance in 3 or 6 years, at 7 per cent. Also, as instructed by Mr J. S. Press. HIS TWO COMFORTABLE VILLAS known as "Clifton Villa" and "Holly Bank," situated in Oliphant-street, Pon sonby, containing each six rooms; new and well-finished; two registers, Leam ington range; nice garden, asphalted paths; sink in scullery, drained, &c. These are two very desirable Houses, and to small capitalists offer a good investment High elevation, good view, commanding position, Pleasantly situated in Oliphant-street, near Ponsonby Road. Also, as instructed by Mr Matthews. THAT HANDSOME AND WELL-FINISHED VILLA RESIDENCE, situate in Arthur-street, near top ot Franklin Road, containing 5 rooms, fitted with cas, city water, and every con vonience; wash-house, with copper, &c, &c. This House is quite new and in splendid artier. The position is flrst-class, with a view from the balcony second to none. This Property is well worthy the attention of anyone requiring a first class Villa near town and in healthy position. Terms Easy. D. F. EVANS. Auctioneer. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18. MESSRS RICHARDSON & CRAWLEY HAVE been favoured with instructions fromH. Smith, Esq., to sell by public 'auction on the above date, at Dow den's Mart, Queen-street, THE REMAINING SECTIONS OF THE GLADSTONE ESTATE, MOUNT ALBERT. This Estate is well-known, being splendidly situated; soil semi-volcanic, gently undulating and well-drained, ha vine a X.E. aspect; the streets all 66 feet wide; distant from the Gene ral Post-office 31 miles; within S minutes' oil railway station, and three lines of 'busses; gas and water mains within 100 feet of property, and every prospect of trams passing within twelve months. Messrs R. and C. would call the attention of speculators and purchasers to the special in ducements offered at this sale, namely, for every Ten Sections Sold, One Section will be Given Away, to be drawn for by the purchasers them selves of such ten sections, immediately after the sale. TERMS: Quarter Cosh, balance Six per cent, for three or five years. Ten per oent discount allowed for cash, or Conveyance free charge. Purchasers of Single Allotments to have the option of paying Quarter Cash, balance £2 per Month without interact Title: Land Transfer. Plans at our office. Sale at 12.15 sharp. JUCHARDSON AND CRAWLEY, Auctioneers, 81, Queen-street. MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, At, Noon. Y*T INDEBANK, TDEMUERA. DEMUERA. T^ILLA QH.ES! T^ILLA C<ITES! VTILLA QITES! TIEWS UNEXCELLED! VIEWS UNEXCELLED! SITUATION EXCELLENT 1 "O ri /GREENWOOD HAS received instructions from A. O. Gover, Esq., to sell' by auction at his Mart, Vulcan Lane, on the above date, A PORTION OF HIS VALUABLE ESTATE at Remuera, cut up into convenient-sized Allot ments, having good road frontages and un rivalled views. Situated in one of the best parts of Remuera, and close to Newmarket am ParnelL The Allotments are flagged, and lithographic plans are now ready. The Property has frontages to Brighton Road and Sea View Road. The following are the Nos. of Lots with frontages to Brighton Road and Sea View Road:— Lots 2,3,4, 5, a and 7, having frontage of 66 feet each to Sea View Road, and Lot 1, 63 fee 8 inches to Sea View Road." •Lots 9.10,11.12,13, and 11 each, with 66 feet t rontaiso to Brighton Road. Lot 8.63 feet frontage to Brighton Road Lot IS, 115 feet 10 inches fronUKC to Brighton Road. Tkbhs: One-Fourth Cash; Balance, Two Ykabs at Five Peb Cent. Honey will be advanced for building purposes oa Bnildine Society's principles. Don't fail to call for plans, ■ R. C.^ BNWOOD ' Auctioneer. WILLIAM VAILE.] [JOHN RIPOS VAILE. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17. W. & J. R. VAILE WILL sell by auction at their Mart, Queen-street, opposite Savings Bank, AN ENGLISH CONSIGNMENT of £300 worth of beautiful Oleographs in handsome gilt frames. W. & J. R, VAILE, Auctioneers. /IHRISTMAS HAMS. ' R. REW Bees to inform customers that the CHRISTMAS HAMS have just arrived and are in splendid condition. Best quality Canterbury .. lsperlb, „ * „ Local .. .. 10d,, „ R E W 'S GENERAL GROCERY AND PROVISION STORES, Victoria-street. JB. B L A I X I B", • :t VICHJBIA-eTBEKT,. IMPORTER OF BUILDERS1 & FURNISH ING IRONMONGERY DIRECT JBOM MAHOTAOTUBSSS, Has For Sale, at Low Rates, Carpenters'Toola fails. Locks, Hingoa Otchen Ranges tegister Grates, In great Variety darble and Enamelled Slate Manteljdaoef (Largest Stock in Auckland) Garble, Electroplate, Curb, and other Fanders Galvanised Iron, Sheet Lead, and Zing Bate, Cement, and Plaster. ■■ ■:■-;■; nrecpwtririw mv m -•' ".' .-::.. I ■ ■



/CHRISTMAS T7IRUITS. Cable Address: I Telephone Exchange: "Kagle," Auckland. I No. 65. JOHN BUCHANAN, WHOLESALE GROCER, TEA, COFFE, SPICE, and PROVISION MERCHANT, CUSTOMS-STREET, AUCKLAND. Begs to announce that he has JUST RECEIVED, Ex s.s. Coptic, ins FIRST SHIPMENT OF NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, NEW ' SEASON'S FRUITS, NEW SEASON'S - FRUITS, NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, COMPIUSINfI— MUSCATEL RAISINS SULTANA RAISINS IMPERIAL FRENCH PLUMS ELEME FIGS CURRANTS TO ARRIVE (expected in a tew days), Ex s.s. Kaikoura, BARCELONA NUTS JORDAN ALMONDS SHELL ALMONDS VALENCIA RAISINS SAMPLES ON VIEW AT THK WAREHOUSE. JOHN •OUCH ANA N, CUSTOMS-STREET, AUCKLAND. - DRINK - NELSON, MOATE, & OCX'S GOLD MEDAL PURE BLENDED TEAS PRICES: 2/- 2/4 2/8 3/- 3/4 4/- FOR PRESS OPINIONS AND ANALYSIS SEE CIRCULAR. NONE GENUINE WITHOUT OUB NAME ON. AUCKLAND BRANCH AGENCIES: ALEXANDRA _ ' „ Aubto. John AVONDALK _. _ PadcH. BUCKLAND3 _ _ Walker, Thoa. CAMBRIDGE „ _ Reld,W. HAMILTON KAST .. LeQuesne, P. HAMILTON WEST - Knor.John HELKN3VTLLE.,, _ MoLeod, P. and J. HUNTLY .." _ «. Friar and Davles KAWAKAWA _ _ Kirkpatriok, W. J. KIH3KIHI.. _ _ Bllia,J. W. KINGSLAND . _ Letts, W. M. KOPURU .. _ _ Kopura Saw Mill Ca MOUNT BDEN _ • Surman. a MOUNT KDEN.. „ Badaer.R. MT.ROSK3LLBOAD u Kollett,Qea MONQONUI - „ Wyles,Robert NKWTON .. .. _ Storenson, R, NGARUAWAHIA _ Friar and Davlci NORTH SHORK _ Johnston, W. NORTHCOTK _ . Porter Bros. OHAUPO ... . Edwards, J.T. ONEHUNGA _ _ Moodr.Gaa OTAUUHU _ Z HaltJ. PABROA .. _ _ Eobson, J. M. PARNKLL.. _ _ Marriott, M. PONSONBY - . Field. H. PONSONBY _ «. Hawthorn, R. PONSONBY _ _ Young, W.H. POKENO .. _ _ Campbell, T. BANOIRIRI _ _ Gonard,' James TAOTIRI .. . _ LoveU,W.H.M. TAURANGA _ . Bodell. James TBAWAMUTO - SUchbnry. J. A, THAMES _ .. . Hanson, J. E. TUAKAU « Walker, Thoa. WADK , _ : _ Dunn, S. WAIORONGOMAI _ Soppett, J. WHANGAREI „ _ Conyngham and Co. WOODLANDS - _ Waikato Land Asso ciation NELSON, MOATE, & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL T3EA KEBCHANTS^ BLBNDSaS, AMD OHBISTOHDBOH, »nNBDIN, WELLINGTON, AND *56, QUEKNT-ST., Aucklam> TEAy^ Unrivalled /ty'/ OUR^Z i W iMfe/TEA , / /vQ/ abounding /o7 - //Sy Avy Strength . AND /high quality.



I T.&S.MOKM&OO. Furnishing Ironmongers and Ship Chandlers, QUEEN STRRET. T. & S. MORRIN & CO., Limited, Have now unpacked THIS SEASON'S STOCK of KEROSENE COOKING STOVES, ETC., comprising a LARGE ASSORTMENT of the most useful sizes, etc. NO SMOKE. NO SMELL. AS EFFECTIVE AS GAS AND MORE ECONOMICAL. Genuine English and American Electro-plated Ware. Now on View, a beautiful selection of Useful and Ornamental Articles, suitable for Christmas Gifts, Sports, etc., etc. ICE CREAM FREEZERSI ICE CREAM FREEZERS I ICE CREAM FREEZERS I T. & S. MOEEIN & CO., QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. HOLIDAYS. HoLmfeAvs.- HOLIDAYS. CHEAP GOODS FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. T^TILSON, J^JCQCLLAGH ARE NOW OFFERING A LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OF DRESS AND FANCY GOODS, FRENCH AND ENGLISH MILLINERY, JDST SECURED AT NOMINAL PRICES. THB FOLLOWING ARK A FEW QUOTATIONS : ZEPHYR CHECKS, at 3Jd SICILIAN CHECKS, at 5Jd JACQUAID SATEENS, at 9Jd A GRAND LINE OF NUN'S VEILING, at ... ... 9Jd ALL-WOOL BEIGE, from CJd MILLJNERY BONNETS, from ... ... :. 5s LACE COLLARETTES, from 9d WILSON, WILLIAMS, & McCULLAGH, COMMERCIAL HOUSE, 172, QUEEN-STREET. SAMUEL PARKE R, VICTORIA-STREET EAST, MANUFACTURER OF GALVANIZED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGING, LEAD WASHERS, LEAD EDGE RIDGING, LEAD HEAD NAILS, LEAD AND COMPO PIPE, &c, 4c. CORRUGATED IRON gKyHMgt CORRUGATED IRON TANKS, illMsi TANKS, FIRST QUALITY, FIRST QUALITY. FROM QKS EACH. >S*SEiISHj FROM 0-8 EACH. SOLE PATENTEE of the GALVANIZED LEAD HEAD NAIL. Needs no washers, will not corrode, unsurpassed for cheapness and durability. Or 8. P. being Sole Patentee and Manufacturer of these Nails, will take proceedings against anyone infringing his letters patent. All the REQUISITES of tho GASBTTTINa and PLUMBING TRADE constantly In stock and arriving from the best English and Continental Markets. Chandeliers and Gasfitflngs of all descriptions, Gas Globes, Water Cocks, Water Closets, Cisterns, Enamelled Sinks, Lift and Force Pumps (all sizes), Enamelled and Earthen ware Basins, Galvanized Iron Pipe and Fittings of all sizes, Corrugated Iron, Plain Iron, Sheet Lead, Pig Lead, Sheet Zinc, 40., 4c. Come and See THE CHEAPEST SELECTION OF GASFITTINGS AND GLOBES in the .- Auckland Province. * LIBERAL DISCOUNTS TO THE TRADE. SAMUEL PARKER, VICTOR^TREET Just abov*^aVL<mdoa



TRY THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY FOB BOYS' AND YOUTHS' BOYS' AND YOUTHS' SUPERIOR QUALITY CLOTHING. SUPERIOR QUALITY CLOTHING. THKIR BOYS' AND YOUTHS' SCHOOL SUITS AKK SPECIALLY GOOD-THK MATERIALS BEINO MOST DURABLE, WHILE THE PRICKS ARE WONDERFULLY LOW. AUCKLAND BRANCH : 158 AND 100, QUEEN-STRERT, And at ALBERT-BTREET, THAMK& J. FITZSLMONS, Branch Manager. W. E v fT •• GUNMAKER, %tM*£%( 08"9 lhe Cl'y MMlctlt, J&SgS^^ Kbtabilbhkd IBM. Intending Buyers should la- W?WwsW?W 7 spoot the larok trroox of MMIm?:P--S Breech and Mutrio-loadlnß HiH|to°JH3 Guns on hand. They will set f^ygigSa tte BKBT value In Auckland. £wsMnm| Every gun thoroughly oxamin* UDjHr ed and gu&rantetdbefort dtU ■jraiy Hammerless Omit, with Sternen1! |«a Patent ateol Barrels, 12 and 20 gauge | Kffig Silver's Patent Anti-recoil Butt Platesi EH* W»bley'B Bull Do* and Irish Consta ra bnlary Revolvers, also his New Patent Eg Belf-extractlng Revolver; Kynoeh'i Jg<a Patent " Perfect" Reloading Metallic Hn CartrldKO Cauoa and Crimpers; Eley'i Hi Revolver Ammunition and Metalllo '*"• Cartridge Cases; Newcastle Chilled Shot| Onrtlua and Ilarvej- and Picon WLlk's and Laurence'! Gunpowder; Eley's wadding and Cartridge Caus; Powder Flaikß, Shot Pouchee, Same Bags. Oun Cases, Cartridge Bolts, Gum CHI, Tow for Gun Cleaning, Fcrretftfuzzlei and Bells. Saloon Rifles, Air Canes, Breech-toadlac Imploment*. Fishing Tackle, Cutlery, Fir*. mm REPAIRS, Including Browning ana Rt itootdng, specially attended to, a>nd tattifturttftß v. xii»iix, QxTXMAxn ft Ixrom& •Si, Qtrur • ■ ■ AuoßXAaa. /^iREAT SALE OF £7,000 WORTH OK BOOTS AND SHOES! AT COST PRICE, FOR CASH OXLYI FOB OXE MONTH ! TT7ILLISON, being largely ovor • l*i stocked with Boots and Shoes of all kinds, ex Glenmorc, s.a. Kuapehu, aud a.s. Doric, otc., will Sell Off the whole Stock tor one month, at Cost Price, for Cash only. As this is a genuine sitlo, the public will do well to come and sec tor themselves. Must be sold to make room for large ship ments of Boots to arrive. A few prices as follows :— Children's Elastic Boots, worth 4s .. ..2 0 Ladies' Prunella Hoots, worth 10sGd ..7 6 Do. do do. worth «s 6d ..6 0 Ito. Kid Elastic do. worth 9a .. ..6 0 Do. do. do. worth! Is Gd ..8 0 Do. Kid Button do. worth 15a.. .. 10 6 Do. House Boots worth 4s Gd ..3 0 Do. do. worth 6s 6d ..4 6 Do. Evening Shoes worth 8a Gd ..30 SPECIAL CHEAP LINES OF LADIES' KID ELASTIC BOOTS, SIZE 5. ALL OTHER GOODS EQUALLY CHEAP. THOMAS ELLISON, BOOTMAKER AND IMPORTER, 17, QUKKN-STRKKT. WWIITiW HIWBIH.J [it.TT AITSmr, HBSKBTH AND AITK.EN ... rwX 6 *lad to Inform their Customers and the Public generally that having sold the whole ol their lastjear'B Stock of Clovers, etc., they m» to a position to Offer an Entirely New Stock arriving per direct steamer Aorangi, from Lon don, and per Mall Steamer from S& Francisco, M under, all current season's growth, consisting WHITE CLOVKB fTrefollnm reoens) RED CLOVER (Trefolium pretena) JUSYKE CLOVER (TrefoUum hybrid*) COWGKASS (TrefoUnm perenne) HKSSSSS" 1"1" 4LFALFA (Medlcago Chiliana) ffhleumTPratenis) CRESTED DOGSTAIL (Cynosures erisialai) DOOB CRASS BAT-TAn, Sporpbolus dongatus) O^SF^ et7u lSSm ner^ lPerVlMnll) PURPLE and GREEN TOP ABERDEEN TURNFPS They are also Agents for ths Bonednrt ta Manufaehired by the Auckland Manure Com sany, Sydney Bonednst and Flour, Mineral and Bens Phosphates, Potato and Grass Manures. Peruvian ,»nano. Nitrate of Soda, and other ArUflotal Manure*; Oats, Maize. Barley. Beans! f/awiiCoaree, Fine, and Rock Salt, CobraTajod Uaaaai Cake: New Zealand Flax and Tow. etct ~~ [Established 1893.] ' " BT BPKCIAL .^^a2^^2^i- U'POINT3tKST WH.' SHAKESPEAR & CO., • QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, Importers, Manufacturers, Commission and General Merchants. Sols A6ENT9 for the Celebrated "ROYAIi MAIL" BICYCLES AND TRICYCLES, W. If. S. & Co. hare much pleasure In sub mitting the following testimonial, gren to them for publication:—{Copy.]—•' June i, ISB3. To Messrs W. H. Shakespbar & Co., Auckland. Gentlemen.—l am glad to say that on the 51-inch Royal Mail Bicycle I bought from you, I won the A.C.C. Championship, beating a Rndge, a 59-inch Racer, and a number of other machines also the Avondale Handicap, on the 2nd June' and I can honestly say it is the best finished and nicest running machine I ever rode. Mr Flewel lyn, to whom I lent it to win the Mile Handicap with, also speaks in the highest terms of it —1 am, gentlemen, yours truly, (signed) W. M. Service." They also have In stock— Best Red Rubber Tyres, Ss per lb. Habribon's Double Gong Bells, is 6d eaoh Kino of the Road Lamps (latest patent) Us each * Saddles. Stkbi. Balls. Bags, Spbingb And Othft!" Fifcfrfnoa «»*n,«llw *.H*»an. T\ P E A C O C X, • OPTICIAN* MATHEMATICAL AND NAUTICAL INSTP.UMENT MAKER, SIIOKTI.AND STREET. ALWAYS IN STOCK- Spectacles and Eye-glasses of every kind; an accurate fit guaranteed Opera Glasses of superior quality Telescopes, Binocular Field Glasses and Microscopes, powerful and cheap Theodolites, Mining Compasses, Drainage Levelß Abney Level?, Prismatic Compasses Drawing Instruments, Scales. Parallel Rulers Ships' Logs Sextants, Compasses, Binnacles Barometers. Thermometers, Hydrometers Electric Bells, Batteries, and Fittings Magnetic and Galvanic Medical Machines Magic Lanterns and Slides, Hand Magnificers Stereoscopes and Slides, Graphoscopes Steam Gnages and Tubing, Salinometers Amateur Peotographic Cameras JUST REujuv m>— Self-registering Aneroid Baroineteiß [NBTBDMEKTS OF EVEEY KIND RRPATR^n, OPPOSITE THB POar-OFPICB,



Sold Evebtwhere. Price-ONE SHILLING & THREEPENCE. Wholesale Depot for Auckland— M. LEVY & CO., Queex-strkbt Auckland. . Jp OR S A L B The ENGINE (6 h.p.), and BOILER ot the ! St^b Office, Wyndhamateeet, having been superseded by new and larger ones, am tor Sole; and, if removed within a fortnight, iriU be disposed of o« very low terms.