The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. JXVL—No. 5,447

AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDNE>SDA¥, DECEMBER 31, 1884,

PRICE: ONE PENNY.



SMypiESt 1 x A- -■ oioiFIOMAIIiTBAM- X. \ SHIP CO. | <^^^I^^THIlduGH THE imTED HONOLULU. TO BRITON, "ader Postal Contron* Mltn tho Governhento Of Wew Zealarn* and (few South Walb. Passongcr-^ booked through to Llterpool, London, or Paris, via tho Groat Overlaa Road 3t America, via the Steusers Of the Alantto 'Jnes from New York. 1 "~ ' "bate of Dieot Steamer, Tons. Bailing to Saingto ' —' I~isss. i j - On orabout 153. Zealandia 3,2ooJan;io Fob* CityofSydnoy.... 3,100 Feb. 7 Ma«h3 Australia 3,2001 March 7 Jane FARESi- ! FlrstolaßS- £68and upward Steerage ; fi32Ss9dandupwaroV First-class to San FranolsoO--- *$■ SW«w»ge Tniongh Cabin Passengers are permlttoCto lay over at Honolulu, or any of tho oltioa of foe " ' United States, not to exceed six months. | Special Through Bills of Lading Issued |n Wool shipped for Now York, Boston, &0.. oiUjr Toy rail or via Panama, by Pacillo Mail S.S. Cofe No Shipping Orders will bo issued af tor i p.\ on tho day before the sailing of steamers forSa^ For froight rates and all other lnformatloi apply to BROWN CAMPBELL & CO., ' Lower Queon-Btvoet and Shortland-atvoot. -^j^Lf O RIE N T Lll<l3' m&fifflSSSSr Under contract with the New ~mfflirn*v south Walos Govommen for tho oonveyanoe of Mails. The following Steamships bolonglnir to the Orient Co. and the Paoiflo Co. will leave SYDNEY and MELBOURNE on the under mentioned datos for LONDON, via ADELAIDE, DIEGO. GARCIA (at steamer's option). SUEZ:— Stoamer. From Sydnoy. From Molb'urno. Austral Jan. 17 Jan. 28 Cuzco Jan. 31 Feb. 6 LiatmiA Fob. 11 Fob. 20 And fortnightly thereafter. Through fares to London, £22 to £75. Passengers secure speolal advantages by booking through from New Zealand. Second- Class passengers by Orient steamer are provided With BaloonpassagGS to Sydney or Melbourne. PASSAGES FROM LONDON.-Speolal f aolll- Uee afforded for bringing out Friends and Relatives by pro-payment of the passage-money RETURN TICKETS, available for 12 months, are Issued at the following rates :— First Saloon £117 Beoond Saloon .. «. ... _ £77 PARCELS BOOKED THROUGH to LON DON at Roduoed Rates. Vat further partlciilara. apply to UNION BTEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED), Agents in New Zealand. ,4i~*\r-« TTNION- STEAMSHIP • •Wisal \J COMPANY OF NEW itsHisSfc ZEALAND (LIMITED). i| riME TABLE.—Dkcembkb. fOR TARANAKIjJJKLSON, PICTON. WKIi UNGTON. Ii^TTKLTON, AND W_BT COAST PORTB (from Manukau). Steamer. | Date of Sailing. | Hawea I Tues., Jan. 6.11 a.m. I 8.10 a.m. Pknouin I On arrival of mail. I — fDR QISBORNE, NAPDIR, WELLINGTON,' LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS (man Anokland). fIANAPOURi I Friday, Jan. 2, noon I — fabaweba 1 Thure., Jan. 8, noon I — FOR MELBOURNE (VIA Bt.urrl. HAHAPOURIt I Friday, Jan. 2, noon 1 — Wairabapa I Thurs., Jan. 15, noon I — t Calls at Milford Sound. FOR SYDNEY. Wairarapa I Wed.. 31.5 p.m. j — RwoAitooMA I Thurs.. Jan. 8. noon 1 — jJOR SISBORNE, NAPIKR, AND WEL- IJNGTON. Soui;h.CbOßß I Tuea., Jan. 6. 5 p.m. I — FOR SUVA AND LEVUKA. Arawata I Mon.. Jan. 12. 5 p.m. I — folTrussell and kawakawa. Tabawbra I Tues., Jap. 6,5 p.m. I — "EXCURSION tiCKETS.-Duringthemoatha of Docember, January, and February, Excur sion Tioketa Mil be issued at Reduced Rites, available for roturn until 31st March, 1885. Cargo must be booked and alongsido TWO HOURS beforo advertised time of departtfe. Passage Tickets must be taken at the Com pany's Office (Auckland Branch), carter of Queen and Customs-streets. , Zt^r — CJTEAM TO LONDON. «B W STEAM NAVIGATION CXJMPANY, ' FOR LONDON QntKCT. ' Steamer. Sydney. Metoourno. — r late.1 | Ms. Ci,tdb Via Colombo Jan. 9 Jaiils Ballabat „ Jan. 23 JaE 29 Indus ~ Feb. 6 F0i.12 Rome . ~ Feb. 20 Fej. 2b And thencoforward every alternate week. Passengers and cargo booked to Loidon, Mar seilles, Italy, Kgypt, India, China, (nd Japan at moderate ratoa. ; , , Roturn Tickets iaßued both to ilrstjnd s<-cond class passengers at especially low rats. Cheap reserved accommodation canbeobtaned in this Company's vessels. ,J. Passengers booking at Auckl«d secure ipeclal advantages. Forallparticulars^ly^^^^^ 18. Queen-street. Auckland. , Agents. ' _^r^»- CITJBAM TO .THAMES, M&23K3i. SO Connecting;wit)? River 4^\iSttm M°' folU.?^mW s' mSESSBtO? worth.ohinim v hi, wai- TEKAURI. VAlfll. TK °pS«ND M 0(S V« FOSTKB'SSETT^ENT. 1 FROM AUCKLAIjD. Pay and Date. 1 Rotomahana' I Enterprise Wed., 31st .. 112 noon and rf I 9 p.m. 112 midnight j I - Thurs., Jan. 1 ~ I — — Friday. 2nd .. 112 midnight j - Bat, 3rd ■■ I 3p.m. j__\ — FROM THAMIgj ] Day and Date. I RotomahaiJv. I Enterprise! Wed., 31st .. 6 p.m. i " — * Thurs., Jan. 1.. 8.30 a.m. / J P-m- Friday, 2nd .. 7 a.m. j — Eat., 3rd ■■ 7.3 Cam. i — ANNE MILBiNK. ~ From Auckland. From Thames. ■Wednesday, 31 - Wijlnesday. 31. 8 p.m. Thure., Jan. 1,10 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 1 - Friday, 2 - Frflay, 2,0 p.m. Saturday, 3. 12 p.m. Saturday, 3, — — Sinday, 1. 0 p.m. ' Return Tickets will be isiued from December 20. available till January 1(. 1885 (inclusive) :- Saloon (Returnl—Ten Shillings (10s). Steerage or Deok (Retirn)-Seven Shillings and Sixpence (7s 6d), ; . No cargo reoeived forlßotQmahana within half-on-hourof advertised tune of leaving. Not responsible In Slipping, Carrying, or atoohargingUveStook^ M^T^. WfMUKU AND ONE- Jfa&££ YV HUNGA STEAM ._SHgMMH(2NAVIGATION CO. (Limited). TTMK TABLE.-aB. MANUKAU. DecembKß, 1881. . Leavo Onehunga: Ijeave iViuuku I 31-Wed., 5 p.ra. 31-Wed., 9.30 a.m. * Januaby, 1885. — . I—Thursday, 9 a.m. 3-Saturday, 7 a.m. I 3-daturday, 11.30 a.m. 5-Monday. 8.30 a.m. a-Monday, 1 p.m. 7—Wed.. 10 a.m. 7—Wod., 2.30 p.m. 8-Thursday, 10 30 a.m. 8 -Thursday, 3 p.m. 9—Friday (for Man ukau •_ Heads), 8 a.m. 10-Saturday. 12.30 p.m. 10-Saturday, 5 p.m. ll—Monday, 3 p.m. I — ' _ ; 13—Tiiosday, 8 a,ra. li-Wed., 5 p.m. '< U-Wed.. a a.m. _ ' ]5-Thur«day, 9.30 a.m. 17-Saturday, 6.30 a.m. 17—Saturday. 11 a.m. 2 2-Thuraday, 9 a.m. = 22-Thurßday, 130 pm. J3-Friday(forManuk«u _ Heads), 8 a.m. 24-Saturday, 11 a.m.. 24—Saturday, 3.30 p.m, !6-Monday, 1.30 p.m. — ■ 27-Tuesday,3p. ra . ; g-T^sday^. 30-Fridaj.6p.rn. ; 3l _ Saturd - ay , 10 .30 a . m . All heights payabtt before delivery ofgoods. ■■ Ji B \RR BROWN* ■ Managing Director. *"* x *■ -. TV-fORTHERN RIVER j^a^^T 1^ STEAM NAVIGATION On and after FRIDAY neit, the Ist August, B.a DURHAM 'xavea HelonsvllW for Walroa, Mondays and IWdays, on arrival of train leaving Auckland at 7.15 a.m. Roturnlng from Dargavillo at o s.m. Tuesdayß andiSaturdaya. Leaves Holong ville for Port Albert every Tuesday night, on arrival of train leaving Auckland at 4.30 p;m., returning from Port Albert on Thursdays. S.S. JfINNIE CASEY Leavoß Eelensvilfc for Otamatea via Point Curtis every Monday nisht, on arrival of train leaving Auckli'jidM 4.50 n.m., returning from Otarnutc-a ovpry Wednesday. Jjeavea nelena ville (or Wai.'oa rftcr arrival o£ trala leaving Auckland «.t 130 pica, on Wedrioaday, returning on Friday from Datgaville. ■-_, Weather and oUmr oiroumstances permitting. ■;'...• WILLIAM LODDER. Manager.



fe"V^ORT|^ERN STEAM- T«lK| SHl{> COMPANY. ||IS,>< S\ ___ /" *^^ NEW REAR'S DAY, J THURSDAY, JAN. 1, 1885. The abovo Company will run Excursions to the following well-known Watering Placeß, with Bands on board:— \ ThoS.S. WELLINGTON to WAIWEIU, AT TEN A,i. KETURS FAKE Fliu SHIIiISaS. Tho S.S. CLANSMAN ;to KAWAU, AT TEN A.M. KETUKN FAKE FIVE SHILLINGS. The S.S. GLENELG to MOTUTAPU, AT TEN A.M, RETURN FARE TWO AND SIXPENCE. OfJ FRIDAY, JANUARY 2, The S.S. WELLINGTON to KAWAU, AT TEN A.M. RETURN FAEE FIVE .SHILLINGS. . XCURSION TO KAWAU. —Tho s.s". TAM O'SHANTER will sail from the Wide to Kawuu on SATURDAY, January 3, at 8 a.m , weathor permitting. XCURSION TO ST. HELIER'S, OS • NEW YEAR'S DAY ; And the 2nd JANUARY, ISBS. | Tho TONGARIRO wfl run between Auck and and St. Hclior's as follows s— ljueon-st Wharf. . St. Holior'a. 10 a.m. H a.m. | Noon. , 1 p.m. 0 p.m. IRetufti Faro, Is; children, Bd. Ipaily Time-table on and after 3rd January— jiucon-at. Wharf. St. Holler's. 10 a.m. 11 a.m. Noon. 5 p.m. jteturn Fare, Is; children, fid. l^ff^r- "CASHING EXCURSION. £&^BBBDh* &.S. NEPTUNE Hl^i^Wfe^Wlll leave Queen street Wharf W** WB^^ on SATURDAY, January 3, &JJ p.m. (woathor permitting). J?Fahkß Two Smrxisos Each. lytdr _ ■\T°KTHERN STEAM la^^r _Ll SHIP COMPANY.-"" JSiJlHSelExcubsion to Waiweua on Vg^^W'H ATURDAY, January 3.-S.B. IS o**™**; WELLINGTON to Waiwora, rtiming on Monday, sth, at 7 a.m. Return J»t, l'-'s 6d. ■ l^^r^- TAEVONI'ORT WES jg^tt&LA LEYAN SUNDAY. Annual picnic to tamaki. FRIDAY, JANUARY 2nd, 1885. T^Btcamcr VICTORIA will leave tho Vic-. tcru Wharf. Duvonport, at 8.20 a.m. Aiokland friends will be carried to Dovon porttreo ot chargeby ordinary steamer, leaving Qucttatreet Wharf at 8 a.m. R<dt Fares, 2s eaoh, including tea without proiftlons. \ '*^r^~ YIRAND PAROCHIAL jg^a \J EXCURSION of St, (wmaJtnmn *'vh """"'" <Jongrcgation and THMrffTF''''"'*'"'" on NKW YEAR'S DAT (Thursday next).—Tho s.s. Oromandel will liavo tho wharf for Motll tapuit 9 a.m. Al kinds of amoaoments. Tiekclß, 2a, may bo ha) of Wardens and Vestry men ;»Ulamilton Bria'., Queen-Btreot, and on boiirdieforo starting. I kj- ~ rrias s.s. Neptune is J&f^SefM -JL ipen for Charter—Tow- OSSkCnin^'ig' Pfcnic Parties, or Fiahing sSSjSB^aP Kxcurljons. Hates low.-For T^ particilars apply on board. T \ J. LOGAN. ™ WadeT Tho si TAM O'SHANTER, TS^S^SaS^from Aibkltind, on FRIDAY, 'wmwj^ Januaryg, at 3 p.m. 1 -XTORTtIEKN STEAM .'l^^jf^ -^1 SHf CO. (LIMITED). i'l^'^vM TIMK Tl| BLE'—jANl'AßY il<»^£?^» (Weathor tad other Ciroum |p'"r i*-W& staisc^Pormitfing). yf from qJeen-streeo? f WHARF. TO THE HOT LAKES. TiIrRACEH. AND GKYBKR3 (VIA TACRANGA). TBS QUICKEST, CUKAPUSTi AND EASIEST ROUTE. ■ Tourlata can avoid the tedous and rough overlan4 Journey by taking'paBBago in the Northuri Steamship Companyi now and fast steamerß\Claasman and Wollngton, which leave Aufldand alternately evoVy Monday and Thursdoyiat 7 p.m., arriving at Tauranga. at 6 o'clock on Vhe following morning; when n Couch nndor mail contract leaves imnediatoly after breakfast ftr the Hot Lakos, pmaing tlirough the Vosor Stewart Settlement) arriving at OMnomutu it two p.m. same day; FOR TAURANGA AND BAY (® PLENTY PORTS. j BTEAMEB. I DATE OF BAII3KQ. Clansman [Thursday, 1, Bp.m. \ Wellington | Monday, 5, 7 p.m. Wellington Thursday. 8, 7 p.m. Clansman Monday, 12, 7 p.m. Clansman Thursday, 15. 7 p.m. Wellington Monday, 19. 7 p.m. Wellington I Thursday, 22.7 p in. Clansman I Konday, 26. 7 p.m. Clansman I thursday, 29.8 p.m. Wellington I Honday, Fcb 1, 7 pm. I Connects at Tauranga for Opotlki Btafta I i&nd Bay of Plenty Ports every - 1 'Tuesday. . Fob Russell, TV'hakgaroa, and Monqoitoi. I Clansman I Honday, 5. 7 p.m. WeUington I Bonday. 12, 7 p.m. Clansman | Honday. 19.7 p.m. Wellington I Monday. 26,7 p.m. Clansman | Monday, Feb. 2,-7pm For Great Barsier, Tryphkna, Port Frrz- KOY, AID WIIANGAPARAPABA. Glenelg I tvery Saturday, 8 a.m. " Fob WhangaHki, Whangarei Heads, and Manoapai. Macgrcgor | Krery Tuesday, 8 p.m. Fob Whangaubi. Wilangarbi Heads, and PVrua Bay. Mnogrcgpr Ijyerj Friday, 6 p.m. "~ " FOB 'MJBCUBY BAYANP^TAIBUA. Glenclg flveffMonday and Thursday, 7 I p.m ' For Whangarei Ind Whangarei Headb (Carrying paasenges and cargo for waipu). A Coach meats thestoainer on arrival to con vey passeugorjto Wdpn. Maogregor Fridayi 2,6 p.m. Wellington 2,8 p.m. Macgregor fTuesdar. 6,8 p.m. Wellington Wednesday, 7,10 a.m. Macgregor Thursday, 8,8 pm. Clansman FridayjD. 8 p.m. Macgregor Tuesday, 13,8 p.m. Clansman Wednesday, H, 10 a.m. Macgregor Friday, 10,6 p.m. Wellington Friday, 16, 8 p.m. Macgregor BcsdaJ, 20,8 p.m. Wellington Wednesday, 21.10 a.m. Macgregor Friday, 23.6 p.m. Clansman Friday, 23. 8 p.m. Maogregor Tukday;27, 8 p.m. Clansman i WMnesdiy. 28, 10 a.m. MacKi-egor t Priflay, 3C, 6 p.m. Wellington Frigay. 30,8 p.m. "* From ' V'HAtfaARH to aucicland (1 romßailwiy Wharf.) Clansman Wedncsdty, Dec. 31,6 p.m. Maogregor Thursday;!. 0 p.m. Clansman Saturday. 3. G. 30 p m. Miicgrogor Monday, 4 12noon Clansman Wednesdiy, 7,6 p.m. Macgrogor \yednoßQi*r, 7. noon Wolungton Saturday, ». 2 p.m. Macsregor Monday, 11, 12 noon Wellington WcdnesdaC. U, 5 P-m. Macgiegor Thursday, 15,10 a.m. Clansman Saturday. I/. 9 a.m. Macgregor I Monday. 19, S p.m. Clansman I Wednesday! 21. G p.m. Marprrcgor J Thursday, 22.12 noon Wellington Saturday, 2U2 noon Macgregor I Monday, £6,12 noon Clansman I Wednesday,23, G p.m. Macpcregor Thursday. 29,12 noon Wellington I Saturday. 30.J, _Pj£h FOR WAITARAAND NBW PLYMOUTH. Douglas and Argylo as per advertisements. ~"JJ" FOR HOKIANGA. . A Steamer fortnightly (as per advertisement). Cargo must be booked and alongside the vessel by 1 p.m. prompt. l*oae will be received after that hour. | • , \ • ' " Passage Tickets muet be Uken at tho Com pany's ()fflce. 67, Queen-otrnetj Auckland. EXCURSION! TICKETS.!- During the months of December, January, and February same will bo issiod at ReduMd Hates, avail able for Return until 31st of Msrch. 1885. The Wellington! and Clanßtnan for Waiwera every Saturday,fat 2 p.m., returning every Monday, 7 a.ai. ft . FOR WAIT4tA.-The M. ARGYLB will leave ttoehumra Wharf as above (weather and othfr oircumstaßoes permitting) on FRIDAY next. January 2nd, at 10 a.m.— Northern Steamship Company (Limited), Auok lnnd; or. A. Bam^a. Onehnnga. _ TIIOR RAOLAN AND WAITARA.- I 1 The bs. DOUGLAS will leave Onehunga Wharf as above (weather and other oircum stances permitting on FRIDAY, January 2nd, at 1 p.m. 3 Northern - SteaiPßhip Co. (Limited), Auckland; or, A. Baraes. .Onehnngs. FOR HOEIANGA.—Tho b.s. ARGiLE will leavo Clnehunga Wharf as above (weathor and other} circumatancte permitting) on TUESDAY, 6Qi January, \ at 1 p.m.— Northern SteamßhijtCompany (limited), Auck. loud; or, A. Barnes, Onehunga. . ■'■■: ■, ■ '•' ■ I ■ IV .■.-■'■■•:;



JtzJi^r "DASSENGERS1 LINI __&£&i£&ik£ 0F PACKETS TO NE'tt Owned by THE SHAW, SAVILL~& ALBIOJ SHIPPING CO. (Limited), 31, Leadonhall-street, London. The above line of ships are regular traders t< all tho principal ports in New Zealand. Thoj avn clipper snips, classed Al at Lloyd's, anc commanded by experienced masters. Tho bil of faro ia most substantial, and of the bes quality, and tho accommodation roomy anc convenient. Tho undersigned aro empowered to gram passages from London to Now Zealand, pay monc for which havo been guaranteed in the colony, Return ships to London also loavo ai almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) ARTHUR HEATHER, > Agents. CItUICKSHANK & CO., J __ .^r-- Q 8, (JOROMANDBL, ,Jj|i|||||||£THOMAS SCOTT, MASTER TIME TABLE. Leaves Auokland i Leaves Coromondeli January. January. Friday, 2, midnight — — Saturday, 3,12 noon Weather and otlior oiroumstanoes permitting. Not responsible In shipping, carrying, at dis charging Uvo stock. . No oargo recolved without shipping note, and wlihln half an hour ot ud vertlnod tliuo of de parture. A 1! Parcels mnnt tjit prepaid on board. RETURN TICKETS, availablo from Satur day. 20th, to Monday. sth January, Ten Shillings each. A R. H. SWTNDIJCY. Manager. Xls ro dITTo n iTo~n v^SSgt* X? DIRECT. The well-known regular HERMIONE, 1,120 tons register, D. T. Roberts, Commandor, IS NOW LOADING AT THE RAILWAY WHARF. For froight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & Co., AgonU. 18, Queon-street, Auckland, November 12.1881. JU^f- QT. II ELIE RS. j&sLtES&iZ r.s. tongariro run between St. Holiors nnd Auckland on WEDNES DAYS and SATURDAYS. Leavo St. Heliors: Loavo Auckland 0 a.m. 2 p.m. 5 p.m. 6 p.m. Roturn Fares, Is; Children, (id Refreshments at tho Gardens. dk&£rfk S» S. WAIT AX I, v f|P^!i§i|£4l2 tons register, 12 h.p., will be dospatohed to WHANGAREI, WHANGAREI HEADB, MANGA WAI, AND PARUA BAY. Leaving Auckland ovory TUESDAY and on FfIIDAY. Cth. 12th. 19th, and on SATUR DAY, 27th, at 8 p.m., from Quoen-stroot Wharf. Leaving Whangarei every MONDAY and THURSDAY. TIME TABLE FOR JANUARY. From Auckland: Saturday, 3rd, 8 pin. Tuesday, Gtb. 8 p.m. Thursday, Bth, Spin. Tuesday, 13th, 8 p.m. Friday. Wilh, 8 p.m. Tuesday. 20th, S p.m. • Friday, 23rd, 8 p.m. Tuesday, 27th, 8 p.m. Friday, 30th, 8 p.m. From Whangarol: Monday. sth, 10 v.in. Wednesday, 7th, noon Sunday, 11th, 3 p.m. Thursday, 15th, s.lOpra. Monday, l!Kh, 10 a.m. Thursday-, S2ml, noon Monday, 'JGth, I p.m. Wednesday, 28th, 4 p.m. CargS»eceivod at Kamo Coal Dopot, Railway Wharf.-Wfttil I p.m, A COACH meets tho Stoam<ir atWhongaral Heads, and runs to Walpu. Fabbs—Whangaroi. Mangapal, and Parua Bayi Saloon, -OTs; Roturu, 15s. Stoorage, 6s; Return, 10s. Whangarol Heads! Saloon, 7s 8d i ate8rflB0I&HO COLLIERY COMPANY $ (Limited), Agents. Offloei 11 a, yuer.n-Bhcot, opposite "Irtt'e Mill. Business Notices. JUST ARRIVED EX COPTIC FROM LONDOM, ALBANY FOOD FOR INFANTS AND INVALIDS. Tho Albany Food has so rapidly grown into public favour thajt hitherto we havo boen unable to keep pneo with the demand; bnt for tho future (its success beiiiK asaured) arrangements nave been made to kcop tho market always well supplied. Tho repeated inquiry for tho Food by those who havo used it is tho boet guarantoo of its excellent soothing qualities, and no house should bo without a supply. E. MITCHELSON & Co., Agknts, 10, QUEBN-STRBKT. AUCKLAND. TV/TOUNT EDEN CARRIAGE WORKS. C. R ENS HAW (Lato Carriage Builder to tho Right Hon. John Bright) bees respectfully to Inform tho gentry and the public goncrally, that ho has Eroctcd his NEW CARRIAGE WORKS IN ; Sunnyside Road. EDEN VALE ROAD, MOUNT EDEN. C.R. having had 33 years praotioal exporionoe of the trado in nil its branches, hopes to be favoured wilh a share of publio patronage. Now Ordors, Repairs, &c., &c , entrusted to him will be executed in flrst-olaBS stylo, with promptitude and dispatch. Heraldry Work and Lettering done on the premises. Carriages, &«., Bought and Sold on Commisaion, WABNOCK BROTHERS, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CJIKKK, RICHMOND. OniOH DURHAM-STREET, AUCKLAND. Cash Purchasers of ITallow. Wool, Sheepskins, and Bonci. B W. A. DUGLEBY, M.R.1.8.A., ARCHITECT, &C. Offices : No. 7, Exchange Chambers. Queon etreot. H.P. HORIZONTAL ENGINE, BOILEU. AND LARGE ICE MAKING MACHINE. To any person requiring Machinery of the above description, these things should attraot their immodiato attention, tho Machinery being almoßt new and of the latest improved style, and comploto in every rospect. The price is much below their value.—Full particulars from CHAS. H. OSMOND, Agent, 116, Quocn-street, Auckland. I asuDSi&aojn, HOCSB, SHIP, SIGN, AND GKNKRAL DKCORATIYa PAINTKB, if a (L wrima.\i« : ;;«^»' QUPBRIOR CORRUGATBD TANKS. J, L. KEAN 8m ftn Sale a nmnbot of tho above, with Taps, ready for nee, prliw 3CB, at his Shop, Wellealor rtreot East (nest door tG Crowther'* Stabl»s^ Large Quantitieu of Spouting, Ridging, an 4 Down Pipes alwsyn ki Stook. Verandah Iron trarvod at the Bhortest notico. Country orders will alwn.y« receive his prompt attention, lit** W.nnhew always oa hand- •(H.JorjiiH pun pntnion oaieoddo) ?aoj}a-T)TJO?o|A 'EH 'Joqumw pasaaon 'fi'nMTSrifJt3t 'H "JV ?V~'D3O! J(i AVOI IBA 'B '"raois m Bijenom "oiio^ja jo tq.iOß ny •oonou 183-)JO11B Blfl UO BUOP auiIDIUIBUIJj put! auiquinw jo spufS[ uv "Bii|xu .ia}j« einuoiu xie joj aioilaj vi sdoj[ Bdnj, -noi!.i pi; eg uioij 'Bdii.t Sio\iion put) dois ! qotio pg uio.lj 'oaaj, pal! •BPudji YBMoq[rtr ijooj iod p? iuojh« PIBlBOd!J •uavoj ai osnou A"ub ukuj aoduauo uo pint 11 i gaxvAV i agivAV itiaxvilLv /^"Thos. J» Hakbutt, / MANUI'AOTURBH OF CORN BROOMS, BAJ& UE TEADR { kTFaJ } MARK. TELEPHONE N 0...232. ILIUM THOM A~S, Corner of Lorno and Victoria-streets, monumental.'m.arblk, and general architectural sculptor and Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. Monuments, Tombs, Headstones, and every description of Stone Work at the Lowest Possible Pricoa for Town and Country f{ R~O UN D LIMB, GROUND LIMB FOR GALE' SOUTHGATBB HURAN|OC^ BLtS K&BOUND, In any quantity, for Concrete Paths, Floor* Collars, &o. (next to stone flogging is uu rivalled for durability and hard-setting Qualities). For tanks and other we* work it is a flrat-clasa material. B. KBANB, SOLE AQBNI, ODBTOMfI-BTRSKX.



3 T> IPE PLUMS ! EIPE PLUMS ! Wholesale, ijr Quantities to Suit PURCHASERS, AT 0 SUTCLIFFE'S FRUIT DEPOT, \ ViOTORIA-BTnEKT. 1 Phil. F. Hannken Ciiab. F. Hannken (Late in the omploy of (Late in the employ ot t Messrs L. D. Nathan Mrs J. Smitli, Draper, and Company), . Quccn-stroot). ' TREG to intimato to their friends and tho •*-^ public genorttlly, that thoy will, on SATURDAY NEXT, DECEMBER 20, ■ Opon those Promisoß in UPPER QUEEN-STREET, New occupied by Mossrs Smith and Caughoy, with a LARGE and WELL-ASSORTED STOCK OF t DRAPERY, CLOTHINa, &a, &a, BOUailT FOB. CASH, . And hopo, by Btriot attention to business comj , bined with a long wholesale and retail cxperi onco, to merit a fair slin.ro ot their patronage. All Goods marked in plain llguros, and at Buch prices that aiuat defy competition. Country ordors will rooolvo prompt attention. Parcels forwarded to all parts o( the North Island. HANNKEN BROTHERS, DRAPERS, SILK MERCERS, CLOTHDJRS. &0., Sc, No. 300. UPPER QOEKN-BTREET (Lato Mosars Smith and Caughoy's Premlsoß). "f^ ALL E D B A C K. MEWMAItKKT JJOTKL, NEWMARKET. GEORGE 11. EASTON Bops to notify to Ills old Friends and Customers and tho General Publio that ho has rosvimcd tho Propfletorahip of the above well-known and eolect Suburban Hotel, and that tho business will bo conducted under his porsonnl super vision, and on tho sumo lines which caused his formor rcgiTite to bo so satisfactory, popular, .and sucoessf ul, and trusts they will again favour him with their kind patronage COUSINS AND ATKIN have or Sale Bovoral Second-hand Buggloß, Phaetons, and Dog Carts, light, and suitable for summer use. ~\/r aLlindike & eTa; WHOLESALE FURNITURE MANUFACTURERS, Beg to Inform Morohants, Shippors, Furniture Dcalors, and tho Tnulo that, having erected Maohinory of tho most modern description and labour-saving nppUinccs, tlioy are now prepared to MANUFACTURE ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE IN ANY QUANTITY, And on tho shortest notico. * WOIiKMANBIIIr AMD MATERIAL QirABAXTBBp. El 0 R SALE, ■*• At LOWEST Maiuekt Ratksi Rosin, Pitch, and Tar Ksroaene, Paint, and Olivo Oils Ohamplon's, Scott's, and Storer's Genuine White Lead, in wood Munte Metal and Nails Largo Stock of Canvas, various brand! Wira Rope, from i J lnoh to 4 inch Bolt Ropo, Hemp, and Manilla Rope, all sizes Patent Windlass (wood), Frills, and Fall! Anchors, from 16 cwt to 10 lbs. Chains, worn } Inch to I lnoh, OolEft and Finn Oil. D, H. Mo X BNZII, WU-anaq, THE COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY (LIMITED). AUCKLAND OFFICES : 139, QUKBN-BTBKKT. DIRECTORS: Auckland.—J. M. Shora (Chairman), S. Thorno Gcorgo, F. J. Moss, M.H R. DUN'KDIN—E. J. Sponce (Chairman). W. J. M. Larnach, C.M.G.. M.H.11.; Hon. George Mc- Loan, M.L.C.; Hon. Robort Stout, Premier. THE COLONIAL MUTUAL has added to all tho ordinary forms of Assurance SEVERAL DISTINCTIVE FEATURES, and Is the only Colonial Life Office which issues TONTINE INVESTMENT POLICIES. The "Absoluto" and "Modified" Tontine Policies ot the Colonial Mutual socure advan tages not offered by any Foreign Company. ' Colonial Mutual Policies are INCONTEST ABLE FROM DATE OF ISSUE, being en tirely free from obnoxious conditions as to travelling, residence, occupation, mode of life, ormannerof death. Hs H LYAUj< Secretary for NowZaaJand. ADIC K'3 STABLES, V* ALBBRT-STREET. MR F. QUICK begs to return his Sincere Thanks for the Llboral Patronage received whllp carrying on tho Business known aa "Quick's Livery and Bait Stables," Albort stroot, and trusts that MESSRS JAMES DIG NAN & CO., tho ecntlemcn to whom he has relinquished tho samo, will be accorded Support In an equally llboral manner. Patrons can rely upon Doing treated civilly and fairly by his suc cessors, undor whose proprietary he feels sure the hostelry will become tho favourite of Auck- J? J." DIGNANI IT. FOLEY] [P. LUNDON MKSSRS JAMES DIGNAN & CO. having ■ purchased Mr F.Quick's Business, hope to merit the patronage so generously bestowed on their lato and popular predecessor. For Hire—Han som Cabs, Open and Close Carriages, Buggies of evory description, Waggonettes, BreaKS and Omnibuses, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle Horses, Private Carriages with Livery, Hearaes and Mourning Coaches. Orders by Post, Tele graph, or Tolephone (No. 124) receive oareful attention. The Stables provide unsurpassed accommodation for Horseß, &o. Night attend ance. Charges moderate. Ik a V\ i [j HOKSON-SXEEET 11 CASH AND DEFERRED PAYMENI TAILORS, DRAPERS, MILLINERS, j MANTLE AND HABIT-MAKERS, I HODBON-STBKKT. Wo rcsppctfully Invite attention to our Largl ■_ 3tock of NOVELTIES for tho present Season. Our Great Variety and Choice of tho Bea Fabrics, with the Skill and Tnlont wo DOW om ploy, and tho groat success of our efforts to pro ctuco Superior Garments, Perfect in Fit, and Unexcelled in Cut and Style, given us everj Donfidence in lespecltully Bolioitlng the lavoul of a visit. All Tweods thoroughly shrunk before being made up, and Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. The Deferred Payment System has been load to bo a great boon, by enabling thoM , with limited incomes to proouro necessaries 1* he easiest possible way. i ALL OOODS ARE MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES. Cash Customers reoelve 5 per cent. Dlsoonnt one shilling In tho pound sterling) on all parcels ' f'iOs and upwards. INSPKOTION INVITED, (BPAMOAHB PA3B THB POOB. GO T O B A T H to ROTH'S PUBLIO HOT, COLD, AND SHOWER BATHS, Victoria-street East. Charge—ONE SHILLING. Open all week days from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., and SUNDAY MORN INGS from 6 till 10 a.m. The Bath-rooms are all private, and supplied with every conven ience, Turkish towels, lleßh and hair brushes, combs, respirators, soaps, &o. Select Bath rooms (private) for Ladies every day, at all hours, with female attendance, One Shilling and Sixpence. Please note the address—Victoria street East, above the Greyhound Hqjel, and next the Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart Auckland, N.B.—Barber in Attendance.



Land and Estate Agents. BAMUKL VAILB.] [JOHN DOUGLAS aile &• Douglas (Late Samueli Vailk), HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, LAND AND ESTATE AUCTIONEERS REAL KBTATK VALUATORS, BROKERS UNDER Tl IK LAND TRANSFER ACT, SHOETLAND STREET (Next tub Post Office), BANKERS! Bank of Nmw South Wales, See also our advertisement In "N.Z, Herald • and " Weekly News.") MORTGAGES BOUGHT. SMALL FARM of 14 acres, very suitable for a working man; all in cultivation; rich land: House of 3 rooms and kitchen, stable, &c. Price, £200. 1360 CHEAP LITTLE HOMESTEAD, H acres, Knst Tamaki; all In grass ami crop, (Jo^Agc of 3 rooms and small one of 2 rooms. t2Gi*» ■, 1383 PARTLY IMPROVED FARM. of 132 acres, all fenced; 45 aoros in grass. ■ <SlJ>c-4/■ j position for fruit farm ; deep watorff^w1?-. cloao to town. £0 per aero. • . ffi £300 — GOOD LITTLE WATERS^E FARM of 112 acroa, with large run adjoining; 25 to 30 acres in cultivation; splendid vfeoo for fruit Rrowlng, Terms easy. — Vaile ar.d Douglas, Land and Kstatp Ageta, Shortlahd street: immediate possession. 1280 SPLENDID FAMILY HESIDENCE in tho best part of College Road, beautiful viow arid every convenience, gas and water laid on, orchard and garden. Tho house, whioh is as good as now, contains 10 rooms,, detached wush-honso—in fact, every requirement for a gentleman's family. Price vory lpw. and terms cosy.—Vallo and Douglas, Land and Estate AKonts. ShorUand-streot. £220—COTTAGE of 4 rooms, with allot ment 33 x 98ft.. neat garden, and close to tho tram-linos.—Vailo and Douglas, House and Land Agents, Shortland-street. 1352 £300-Very Convenient COTTAGE of 4 rooms and soullory, allotment 32 x 80ft. within quarter oE an hour's walk from Quoon-stroet. —Vailo and Douglas, Houso, Land and Eatate Agents, noxt P. 0.. Shortland-Btrcot. 1392 i*OOA- NEAT COTTAGE 10 min db<«/Vv ntos walk from "Post-office A Bargain.—Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate Agont£, Shortland-street. £050—HOUSE of 5 rooms and Kitchen, gas and water laid on, &c.; workshop 21 x l-l; Allotment, with frontago of 33 feet to Upper Union-Btreot, and frontaeo to Nolson-strcot of 31 foot.—Vailo imd Douglas, Land and Estate Agonts, Sliortlandstroet. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, Flrst-claas Family Residonco at Norman's Hill. One hunga. with 1J acres Rich Land, laid out as Garden, Shrubbery, and Orchard; magnifi cent viow. Prioo low, and terms very easy.— Vaile and Douglas, Lund and Estate Agonts, Shorllßivl-Btreet TO INVESTORS.—For Sale, o First-rate Investment—Btoreand Dwolling-house Leased for 5 yours to a goou tenant: ront, 32s Od per week, l^ryo "iind Commodious Store and Dwelling - noußO of Six Rooms in good thoroughfare, closo to city.—Apply Valio and Douglas, Houso, Land, and Estttto Agonta. Shortland-streeL £3 PER FOOT-~Splondid Building Site, near tramway terminus; 132 x 274 feet.— Vaile and Douglas, Land Agents, Shortland Btreot. next General Post-offlce. LARGE FREEHOLD ALLOTMENT, 66 x 117 feet, togother with dwolling-houw, stables, &c, conveniently situated, within 7 mlnutet.' walk of Post-oflloe, and sultabla eithor for privato residence sites, or for busi ness purposes; price moderate. Terms easy. —Vailo and Douglas, Land and llouso Agents, Shortland-street. . 1324 £800—NEW HOUSE of 6 rooms and bath room, oven, grate, 2 tankß, &0., with allotment S3 x 118. Torms—iJlOO cash, balanco weekly payments. — Vallo and DouglßS Houso and Land AgentßiShortland-streot, 1303 £630—NEW HOUSE of 0 rooms, with out house, tanks. &0.. and allotment 66 x 193, volconlo soil: convoniont situation.~Vaile and Douglas, House and Land Agent Short land-Btreet. ! 1271 £500—Capital Waterside FARM, of 90 acres, about half rich alluvial flat, 30 acres in grass. Houso of 4 rooms, liaii-y, sheds. &c— Vaile and Douglas, Lund Ajrcnts, Shortland streot. 1227 FOR SALE, DRAPERY^AND MIL LJNKKY BUOINE33 in t:ro «t- the bo=t posi tions in (iuoen-Btrent. To nn ontorprujihg bu»inosß man this is a good chunco to obtain a going concern cheup. Sutißfuotory roosono for soUtnp. Principals only treated with.— Apply Vailo and Douglas, Houbo and EBtato Agents, ShortUmd-stroot. VILLA RESIDENCE, Mount ALBERT, beautifully situated on tho main road, quite now. contains 9 rooms, all well finished and of tho best material, with every couvonionac; half an aero of land; cloao to church aud Bchool; half an aero of rich volcanic soil. Omnibuses pass ovory half-hour. Price. £700. —Vailo and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, Shortland-stroet. 1271 riHAS, TT QSMOND LAND AND MONETARY AGENT 116, QUKKN-BTHEKT (Adjoining B, Tonks and Co.'s), TELEPHONE N 0...185. Bankers 1 Natlona Bank of Now Zealand (Limited). Mortgagee and Loans Nogotlated. Rents and Interests Collected, Money Invested on First-class Securities with out ohargo. Estates managod for absontoca. Valuations and Arbitrations undertaken. Nativo Land affairs spcoiolly undorstood. Houses to Lot nnd Propertios for Sale ploood on my list freo o£ charge. Bvery description of landed property bought or sold to order. Largo sums to loud on first-class securities. piTY PROPERTIES. STORES.-Sovoral largo ones In commanding positions: every information on application. STORE .AND COMFORTABLE HOUSE in a flrst-olasa leading position; both water and gan laid in; a fine opening tor someone. Price. £500. with term b. ALLOTMENT, SHORTLAND-STREKT-Large frontage and very deep; splendid business Bite. Sites of this description (double front ago) are vory hard to obtain anywhere close to Queen-street. This site should at once com mand tho attention of persons requiring a irrand noaition so near tho Po3t-oulco. BUWN-STREBT, PONSONBY-A CapiW and very convenient Six-roomed Houso almost new; nico allotment; protty viow. Prioe, fi!2s, with torms to suit. PONSONBY—Very prottv Sovon-roomod Villa Residence taow); gas and wator; every oou- NKWTOn! SYMONDS-STBBKT SIDFr-Very Oomfortablo Kight-roomcd HOU3O Oust the Bortofhouao thoro ia ao much inquiry for al prosont), close to Quoenstroet; sas and water; large allotmont; nico view, and oheapi<!m T a: L kt. CONVENIENTLY - SITUATED 8- ROO±UX HOUSE, Victoria Avenue; ront, 14s poi SEVERATi COMFORTABLE AND PLEA SANTLY-SITUATED HOUSES at low rent! to good tenants. OUBUBBAN pROPKRT ES, «210.-VERY COMFORTABLE 4-ROOMKE COTTAGE, convenient distance from town Mount Eden distrlot; ovory convenience, and nioo allotment; easy termo of payment. NORTH SHORHc-Twn flrst-olasß Allotments oomnwaditig a very pretty view, In rapidly rising locality, oloso to the wharf. £3 15s pei (DOtl iS&B FOR AN 8-ROOMED nOUSE and goot aUotnJ&it, situatod near Mr Morloy'o Store oc the Great North Road. A climico saldom met with. MOUNT EDEN, VIEW ROAD-One of the Prettiest Houses' in tho district, built on ac allotment 50 x 250, commanding a pleasanl viow; garden taste!ully laid out, built ano finished in a very superior manner; should b( inspected to bo appreciated; contains five rooms, exclusivo of oupboards and pantries. Prico ow nnd terms easy. FIVK ACRES, flvo miles from town; northerr aspect; £30 per aero. This is the property foi an industrious man; terma to suit. TEN ACRES, same as above. Houao to suli will be built on doforred payment system, il 4S^t 3J^^^oi^T^o^cn^t bj£ town; good road frontage, 35 miles froir town; groat prospective valuq; easy terms Money advanced to build with, ropayabl< Obtainod near Auckland; tho sizo of the sit( would be about 300 x 200 feet, MOUNT RO3KILL (Vnlley Road)-A .gooc fi-roomod House on a Largo Corner Allotmont MOO. Q.LADBTONB g STATE Ms PER FOOT AND UPWARDS.-All tht Unsold Portions of that most convenient!: situated proporty known as tho Gladstoni Est ite. This Estate, situated so closo to town and from any portion of which tho views art unsurpassed, is now Subdivided into Largi Allotments. These allotments are not 33 x 99 hut have large f rontatrcs and still larger depth Tho prices am such that almost any persoi may obtain their own freehold at a nomina coat. Should terms be any inducement, th< owner is prepared to accept a third cash, tin balanco to remain for 3 or 5 yeara at 6 per cent por annum. Tho inducements which this pro S-»rty offers to any persons requiring a nici iosidance Site or a Splendid Investment ari manifold. Fancy being ablo to purchase 1 Grand Allotment closo to town for 10s pc foot. Soil semi-volcanic, views unrivalled within 5 minuton' walk of a railway station tramp to pass in tho immediate visinity,.'buse constantly; church and school convenient gas and wa tor mains within 100 foot of tho pro perty; post office and telephone within & httl distance; no cloaring required. Plana e.n< * every Information may tie obtained at th< office of the underuigned. , .



Money. 1 JS £i fi £\ A T0 LEND Ib buesh of from SilvVv £50 upwards.—Apply Wm. S. a Cochrano, Coohrane's Auotion Mart, 185, Qunon -3 svreot. M'OUJI TO LEND . on Freehold Securities,—A. Buchanan, Solicitor, St. Mungo Chambers {opposite Bank of Now Zealand). ■ MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, of First-class Freehold Securities. t W. COLKMAN, Solioitor. National Insurance Buildings. MONEY LENT ON PROMISSORY NOTES, HOUSES, FURNITURE, fcO. BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY. MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED. JOHN W. HARDIE, Land, Commission', and Estate Agent, HIGH-STRKBT, Auckland. MONEY TO LEND, in Buma of £26 and upwards, at current rates of Interest. 3 Apply to PETER OLIPHANT, J Solicftor, High-street. MONEY TO LEND, at a moderate rate of inteiest.—Apply to . , JACKSON & RUSSELL, j Solicitors. Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND at current rates of interest,—Lalshley and Jackeon, Queen ' street. ■. ■ i ONDON LOAN AND DISCOUNT , -" COMPANY, HIGH-STREET, ! NEXT TO ATKINS PRINTING 1 . OFFICE. [«•"•« £5 to £1,000. This Company grants Loans on : PERSONA! SECURITY, ON i FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD SECURITY, FIRST AND SECOND MORTGAGES, 01 on any available security, repayable in WEEKLY OR MONTHLY INSTALMENTS, or In any way to suit the Borrower. Loans may be repaid at the rate of Sixpence per week in the Pound, Bills Discounted at Current Rates. Bank of England Notes and Australian Bank Notes Bought. All communications strictly confidential. ■ LONDON LOAN AND DISCOUNT CO., HIGH-STREET (Next to Atkin'b PiuNTmo QygiOK). INDUSTRIAL aw> PROVIDENT PER- Oornor of Queen-street and'Vuloan L»nt, INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT. This Sooloty is now issuing: Ordinary Investing Shares, oarrylnu fun rate Of inMreat and profit. . Paid-up Investing Snares of «20 each, oaroylna 7 per cent, interest (payable half-yearly) aa< """"•W&SS'&PARTOBOT. ' Interest allowed on deposits for! 12 months _..._._-8 per oenl. omonihs... 6 per oeut T days' notice..__ 4 per cent. BORROWING DEPARTMENT. The Society advanoeß on Approved FreenOM and Leasehold Property to the extent of three- e ßorrowersemaypayoff part or the whole of culars required may be obtained at the Society s Ofllom. QKORGB FRA3BR. Manager. A UCKLAND PERMANENT CO- J\ OPKRATIVE BUILDING & INVEST MENT SOCIETY. Office! 147, Quben-strebt. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of A2O to £6.000, principal and interest being repay able in instalments at the following Reduced Rates for repayment of each £100 borrowed :— Ropaymentsextend^p. w . k .irotal Amount ing over Por woeKl Repayable. ~~~ as. d. £B. A. lyear _ ..200 101 0 0 2 years -. .- 10 10 108 0 8 S years .. .. 11 7 113 15 0 4 years .. .. 11 8 121 6 8 fryears—..- - S -9 -186-18 0 8 years .... 7 1 117 13 9 lOyeara .. .. S3 162 16 H And In tho sumo proportion for smaller or larger loans. DEPOSITS.—"ho Society receiver Money on Deposit:—Repayable at 7 days' notice, 5 per cont. por annum; repayable In G months, 0 per cent, per annum. jqhn BATQKR SeatoiAT ?. "VTICTORIA LOAN AND DISCOUNT AGENCY, BEMOVED TO OFFICES NEXT DOOR TO MB P. OLIPIIANT, BOLICITOB, HIGH-STREET. MONEY ADVANCED IN SUMS OF £10 to £1000 ON PERSONAL SECURITY, DEEDS OF PROPERTY, BOND WARRANTS, SHARES, &o. . REPAYMENTS CAN BE MADE IN WEEKLY OR i OTIIKK INSTALMENTS TO SUIT DOBBOWEBS. COMMUNICATIONS CONFIDENTAL. POSTAL ADDRESS: BOX ' TIyfONEY TO LEND, la Urge or small * iVJ- Wmß'at^NN&*& n«Eß, j Solicitor*. Vulcan hm, LONDON MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BANK. ! 60, SHORTLAND-STREET, Accnmtt > ' (Offosits A. Clark & Sons' Warzroubi), And Little Collins-street, Melbourne. i LOANS ARE ADVANCED FROM i £10 TO £1,000. Upon personal, freehold, and leasehold oeonrlty, , repayable by Weekly, Monthly, or Quarterly Instalments, at Lowest Current Rates, i Advances made on Furniture without removal, and all olasaos of Merchandise. Loans Granted upon Life Policies, Leiuoim, r and intkhicsth under wills. 3 BILLS DISCOUNTED AT CURRENT RATJKB. t Loans upon Deposit of Dkedb. Repayment I bx ISaby Instalments, 1 FORMS GRATIS. All communications and Interviews held ntrlotly confidential. Bane op Knoland Notkb Oautßgp. ) '- "** ! A. and G. Price, 3 ENGINEERS, BOILERMAKERS, IRON AND BRASS FOUNDERS, AND GENUiRAL MACHINISTS, THAMES, ) Hare for sale the following Machinery t— { 1 Portable Engine, by Hornsby & Co., 8 h.p. 1 1 Horizontal Engine, double oy&rier, lOta. diainoter, 2iin. stroke '• 1 Horizontal Engine, lOin. by 181 n, stroke ; 1 Launch Engine, 4Jin. by Sin. stroke r 1 Multitubula r Boiler, 17ft. long by sft. diamotef ■ 1 Cornißh Boiler, 20ft. long by 6ft. diameter 1 1 Cornish Botlor, 18ft. long by sft. diameter I 1 Corniah Boiler, 17ft. lons by 4ft- 6tn. diameter * 1 Cornish Boiler, 15ft. loug by sft. diamoter 1 Cornish Boiler, 15ft. long by 4ft. 81n. diameter 5 1 Vertical Boiler, Field tubes, 7f t. x 3ft. 4in.; new ' A quantity of eeoond-hand QuarU-crusMnE \ Plant. a a Estimates supplied for all classes of Engineering Work.—Makera of Sawmill and Quarte ! orushlng Machinery, Turbine Wheels, r Uydraullo Machinery, Timber Jacks, , and Patent Safety Catches for i Warehouse and other Lift Cages. , - 5 TTNION OIL, SOAP, AND CANDLE i U COMPANY (LIMITED!.! i. 0 MANUFACTURERS OF 3 STEARINE CANDLES, 1 COMMON AND TOILET SOAPS, j LUBRICATING AND OTHER OILS. ! WORKS-ST. ANN'S BRIDGE. PENROSE. WAREHOUSE AND OFFICES-LOWER j # ALBERT-ST., AUCKLAND. Cash Purchasers of Tallow. c W H> PBN T° N * Co> ;' (b? appointment to his excellency thi Jj GOVERNOR), J QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. ° W. H. FENTON, HENRY YOUNG, '■' \~l / ZEALAND. /A / \ HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURERS, % BHIBTUAKBKS, HOSIERS, AND aSHH*MBN r» ■ , MSSOERS. : _,* /



Sporting AUCKLAND STEEPLECHASE, No. 2 COMPANY.-'-EUREKA" has now Oponed No. 2 Company on tho above event, Unlimited number of Shareholders at 10s per share for Tickets.—Apply to "EUREKA," caro of H. Ellison, Tobacconist, junction of Grey and Qnoen-Btreetß. ANEHUNGA RACING CLUB. SUMMER MEETING, SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 1885. To be held on the ONEHUNGA RACECOURSE. Stewards: Messrs Webb, Dates, Dore. Brookflold, Robinson, Daley, Suttie, Kelly, Wattie, Neilson, Rowe, and Adams. Judge: Mr F. Lawry. Starter: Mr O. C. McGee. Clerk of Scales : Mr Daley. Clbhk of Course :Mr Casey. Handi&ppers : The Committee. Totalizator Stewards: Messrs Rowo, Brookfield, and Oates. Timekeeper: Mr Dore. Treasurer: Mr Brookfield. 1 .MAIDEN PLATE of 25sovs ; for all horses that have never won an advertised race ex ceeding 20tsovs. H miles. Nomination, 2aovs. 3. TOTALISATOR CUP HANDICAP, value 20bovs. and 30sovs. added. 1 mile. Nomina tion, Isov.; acceptance, 2bovs. 3. HURDLE RACE HANDICAP of 4550 v«.. second horse to receive Ssovs. out of stakes: over nine flights ot hurdles. Distance, 2 miles. Nomination, Isov,; acceptance, 2soys. seoond horse to receive «p^a»- !odt of the stakes, third horse sspv& out ot aStes. Dis tance. 1} miles. Nomination, Ssotb. ; accept ance, 3SOVS. 5. NOVEL RACE of 25sovs. Dlstanoe. 1 mile. Minimum weight, 8»t. The winner to be the property of the Club, and sold immediately after the raae; proceeds Ib go to the Club. a PONY RACE of lOsovs. 1 mfle. Catch weights. Nomination, 10s. 7. PUBLICANS1 PURSK HANDICAP Of lOsovs. Distanoe, Ii miles. Nomination, Isov.; acceptance, 2sovs. 8. HACK RACE of lOsovs. 1 mile. Nominu- \ tion, Isov. Bstup. NomlnatioDH for Oup and Hurdles, December 27- General entry and acceptance on January 10, 1885. All Nominations to be addressed to the Secre tary, Onohunga. RICHARD WEBB, Secretary mAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB. SUMjMER MBETINisi JANUARY 29. CORBKOTED'PROGRAMME. HACK HURDLE RACE of 20sovs. For horses that have not won an advertised jumping race exceeding ISsovs. No weight under 10 stone. The winner to be sold for 30sovs, and any surplus to belongto the Club. Entrance, Isov. To enter general entry night. One and a-half mileß, over six nights of hurdles. FERRY PLATE HANDICAP of lOsovs. Second horse to receive ssovs from the stakes. Nomination. Isov. Acceptance, 1 j soys. One mile. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 50SOVS, with a sweep of Isov each, to go to the second horse Over eight flights of hurdles. Nomi nation, Isov. Acceptance, 2sovs. Two miles and a distance. TATTAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP ofl2osovs. Second horse to receive lOsovs from stakes. Nomination, 2sovs. Accept ance, Ssovs. One and three-quarter mile. TRIAL STAKES HANDICAP of-50eovs, with a sweepstake of 2bovs each, to go to second horse. i"or 2-year-olds. Nomination, Isov. Acceptance, ISsov. 6 lurioußß. FLAT SELLIN Glt ACE of 20sov«. Tho winner to be sold immediately after the race, and r,ho whole of the proceeds to go to the Club. No weight under Bst 71bs. Entrance, Isov. One Mile. HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE of 90sovs. Seooni horeo to receive lOsovs from the stakes. Nomination, 2sovs. Acceptance, 2JBOVB. About three miles. FREE HANDICAP of SOsovs. for beatenhorses. Weights to appear immediately after Taka ' puna Jockoy Club Handicap. Acceptance, 2sovb, half anhour before the race. Nominations tor Summer Meeting — Ferry Plate Handicap. Handioap Hurdle Race, Taka puna Jockey Club Handicap, Handicap Steeple ohreo, and Trial Stakes Handicap-MONDAY, ZKh December, 1881. Weights to be declared MONDAY, January 12.1885". Acceptances and General Entries FRIDAY, January IC, 1885. Under A.R.C. Rules. Winners to pay 5 per cent, towards expenses ' T. PEEL. Hon. Sec. TTELENSVILLE TURF CLUB. ANNUAL RACE MEETING, JANUARY 29, 1885. Judge: W.J.Hurst,Esq.,M.H.R. Stastbr: Mr O. C. Magee. Clerk of Scales :Mr It. J. Vercoe. Clerk of Course: Mr Stewards: Messrs Cheriton, D. Donovan, R. Foster, W. Jones, Jas-McLeod. Robert McLood J. Slatter^ Handioappers : The Btewards. PROGRAMME. MAIDEN PLATE of aisovs.; for horses that have never won a race of 20sovs.; second horse to save stakes. Entrance, Isov; distance, 1J miles. Weight-forage. HANDICAP HUHDLE RACE of 30 soys.; second horse to save stakes. Nomination, Ibov.: acceptance. £1 6s Distance, 2miles. HELENSVILLE CUP HANDICAP of 55sovs. second horse to receive lOsovs. out of stakes. Nomination, ljsovs.; acceptance 2sovsc'Dis tance, 2 miles. , FLYING HANDICAP of 20sbvs.; second horse to save stakes. Nomination, Jsovs.; accept ance, Isov. Distancn. 1 mile. PUBLICANS' PUKSE HANDICAP of 15 soys, second horae to save stakes. Nomination, 10s: acceptance, 15s; distance, Ii mile. CONSOLATION HANDICAP of 10 SOYS. Entranoo. 1 soy; distance, 1 mile. HACK HURDLE SELLING RACK of 12 soys. Entrance ,1 scar. Distance, lj miles. 10 stone up. Post entries. Winner to be sold for £15. Surplus to go to funds. Nominations to be lodged with the Sooretarv by 8 p.m.. .January 9, 1885, with entrance fee enclosed. Weights to appear January 16. Ac ceptances, with ages and colours, January 22. All disputes or objections will be settled by the Stewards, whose de cision will be filial. Races will be run under A.R.C. Rules. Qualification fee, laov. .; . ; TIIOS. F. HOLT, ■■■■■, ■ Secretary, Helensvilie.; SEASON 1881-5. BOOKS OPEN ON ALL FORTH COMING EVENTS. Doubles- Auckland Cup and Steeplechase—From ■ 500 to 10 to 25 Auckland Cup and Derby—From 100 to 2 to 8. ROBERT BLAIKIE. Straight-out Prices on above events at Lowest Market Rates. Melbourne Derby and Cup Double, from 1,000 to 3 to 30. Address—TattorsaU'B Clnb. Auckland. N.Z. N.e.—Toießraniß and letters anawercd same day as recelvod. Businses strictly confidential. All Bete P.P. £5,000. • £5.000. 10.000 PROGRAMMES AT 108 EACH. FIDELITY COMPANY'S ANNUAL PROGRAMME ON THE DUNEDIN CUP. 40 HORSES and 115 NEW ZEALAND BONDS, Divided as follows— Ist Horse .. ..£I3OO N.Z. BONDS. 2nd Horse.. .. 700 sat£loo -«... ..JBSOO 3rd Horse.. .. 300 10at£50 .. .. 600 Others (divided).. 700 20 at £20 .. .. iOO 40 at £10 .. .. 400 10 at, £5 .. ..200 Total .. .. £3000 Total £2000 Total amounlof Prizes.. £5,000. Each Ticket has Six Chances, and can obtain a Prize in Eaoh Drawing. ■ - J Will Close on or about 21th February, 1885/ Please add stamps for reply and result / <Br 'Remittances can be sent as follows;— 1. Cheques, P.O. Orders, or Bank Notes. 2. Make crossed cheques, with landed for exchange, payable either to a No. or simply to as printed, but NOT to .any particular person. If chequeß or bank drafts are payable either to a particular person or to order, they will be returned to the sender. 3. P.O. Ordors may be sont, but they must be made payable to Fidelity Company only, and not to any particular person. 4. Registered letters or telegrams cannot bo rtdtosson^^ow^ oMp^ yt r



Tenders m O BUILDERS. EXTENSION OF TIME. TWO DWELLING-HOUSES, PONSONBY. The time for roception of Tenders is extended until 4 p.m. on MONDAY, the sth of January, 1885 " P. F. M. BURROWS, Arohtteot. A. M. P. Baildings (over Goodson's). mo BUILDERS. Tenders are invited until noon of WEDNES DAY, 7th January, for Additions to Newmarket F. W. GREY, Architect. 25?, Queen-street. mO CARPENT E.R S. Tenders will bo received until noon on SATURDAY, January 10th, for the Erection of a Cottago in Grafton Road. Plans at my office, Canada BnMtogj. Q w^ R. & R, D UDB^ DEVONPORT WHARF, \ HOUSE, LAND, and COMMISSION AGENTS, GROCERS, GRAIN, COAL, and FIREWOOD DEALERS. . . CARTAGE CONTRACTORS, BUHiDERS' MATERIAIi, POSTB, RAILS, RAILINGS, SHINGLES, AND SANITARY PD?ES, &C, &C. &O. PROPRDSTORS OF DEVONPORT BRICK YARD AND SCORIA PIT. Board and Residence. OLD CLUB PRIVATE - BOARDING HOUSE, EDEN CRESCENT.-Vacancies for Gentlemen or Families; terms, 255, single room; double room, 20s.—Mrs Garner, Propne tress. . . . -;; BIRKENHEAD.— Sunnyside Gardens.— Mrs Jenkinson is new ready to receive Visitors. Strawberries and fresh Cream always ready. Board and Residence. ■ * ?.- /GOVERNOR BROWNE HOTBL^ VT HOBSON-STRKET. Board and Lodging _ SOs per Week Single Room .. 2Ss per Week ■\%T ELLE SL E V HOUSE VI (8 doors from Hpbson street), Wellesley- BtreetWest, Auckland, New Zealand. BOARD AND RESIDENCE. A Good Table kept, lofty and well-ventilated Bedrooms, Plunge and Shower Baths, and every convenience to ensure the oomfort ef boarders and visitors. Termß, £1 per week. M. MASON. Proprietreea. NE story is good until another ia told! and nowhere in Auckland can yon obtain the Same value for your money as at Rew'a General Grocery and Provision Stores, Victoria stfget. Boots and Shoes.. ■ , iT^iSBOLUTiOH OIT- PARTNERSHIP. The undersigned having Dissolved Partner ship, are offering the whole of their ENORMOUS STOCK OF BOOTS, SfIOES, SLIPPERS, ETC. Auso, LEATHER ot ALL KINDS, GRINDERY, &C, amounting in value to £19,000, at tlie following prices:-" 5.4. Men's WATBBTiairrB, usual price 12s 6d.. 8 8 Men's Bluchers, usual price 8s 6d .. 16 Maw's Balmoham, usual price 13s 6d .. ' 9 6 Men's Elastic Sides, usual price Ma „ 8 8 Women's Elastic Sides usual price 10a . Bd.. - .. .. .. ..- - 8 8 Men's Shoes, usual price 10s 6d .. - 8 0 Youths' Boots, usual price 6s 6d .. _ 10 Ladies'Eid Button, usual pries 13s .. 8 9 Lvdies' Kid Elastics, usual price 8s 6d*. 5 6 Ladies' Kid Elastics, usual price 10s 6d 5 9 Ladies' Kid Elastics, usual pricer 10s 9d 6[ 'J Labibs' Kid Elastics, usual price lls ~ 7 6 LADiES'PRUNELtiA.IusuaI price, 8s 6d .. 5 9 Ladies'PßUNELLA,.usual price 10a 6d .. ;■. 6 Liweb Seobh, kshhl price 10a Ed _ . ', :'-*ff';o- Ladies' Shoes, usual price l'^s 6d .. .. 7 6 Ladies' Kid Elastics fiigh-legged), usual price 12s 6d .. ,:. .. ..7 9 Ladies'lwiioßutton,usual i)rice 1456 d.. 10 8 Ladies' Button Shoes, usual price 10s 3d 7 9 Gibls' Elastic Sides, usual price 4s 6d.. 2 6 qibls'Elastic Sides, usual price 6a 6d u S 6 Gibls' Elastic, usual price 7s 6d .. » i B Child b Shoes, usual price 3s .. -.16 The above are only a few linos, as space will not permit us to give a full price list. The above sale is the largest and most genuine Btilo of Boots. Shoos, &c, ever held in New Zealand. * QARRETT BRO S., WAKggraLD-STREET p;RE A T S A 11/ E OF £7,000 WORTH BOOTS AND SHOESI COST PRICE, FOR CASH ONLYI . " TOK ONB MONTH! : -. TTIILLISON, being largely over « Sh stocked with Boots and Shoes of all kinds, ex Glenmore, s.s. Ruapehu. and s.s. Doric, etc., will Sell Off the whole Stock for one month, at Cost Price, for Cash only. As this , is a genuine sale, the public will do well to come and sco tor thenipelveß. Must bo sold to make room for large ship ments of Boois to arrive.: , , ;- \t : A lew prloes as follows :- ChUdren's Elastlo Boots, worthis .. '.. 2 0 Ladies' Prunella Boots, worth 10s 6d „.. 7 6 Do. do do. worth 8s Od ..6 0 Do, Kid ElasUc do. worth 9s ... ..6 0 Do. do. do. worth Us 6d ... 8 0 Do. Kid Button do. worth 15s .. .. ..10 6 Do. House Hoots worth is 6d ..80 -Do. -do. worth 6s 6d '.. -i' 6 ""So. Evening Shoes worUi 8s 6d ..6 0 »» m' '**, ALL OTHER GOODS EQUALLY CHEAP. THOMAS ELLISON, , BOOTMAKER AND IMPORTER, ■\ UCKLAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION. THE ANNUAL COMPETITION For the Prizes of this Association will take ■ i ■— place on SATURDAY. JANUARY 3bd, 1885, : Commencing at 9 a.m. sharp, AT THE NEW RANGE, HENDERSON. Train leaves' Auckland at 7.15 and Mt. Eden at 7.30. The following programme has been arranged: IST MATCH—BECK'S CUP. Range 3: 200,400, and 600 yards; 5 shots at each range, 2nd MATCH-"EVENING STAR" CUP. Ranges; 200, 300, and 500 yards; 5 shots. 3rd MATCH-CITIZENS'TROPHY. Ranges t 300 and 500 yards : 7 shots at each mngay itji match—COMPANIES' TJSAMS MAS^H of five (5) rangos; 200 and 600 yap"; 7 shots at each range. / Competitors must be Members of tb'AJSOcia tion. Special entrance fee of 5s pe/™an. The whole of the money received €ors>'ranoesto,bo equally divided among the jjiimbers of the " Winning Team.". Companies Dlay Pc repre sented by one or more teato* sth MATCH—AGGRE(?aTE MATCH FOR DISTRICT MKPAL. The twenty (20) highest scorersy?l Matches Noa. 1,2, and 3 only will, Sfi in this Match, and their scores in thj/Match will be added to their scores in patches Nos. 1,2. and 3, and the lngheßfc.cßSgrogate takes the Medal. 10 shots »t bOO yards. No entrance fee. 6th MAJnCH-LONG RANGE MATCH. Post epffies. Prizes to be arranged on the /troimd. . / MONEY PRIZEB. In addition to the Trophies and Medal, six (6) 'Money Prizes will be given to the six (6) Highest Scorers in each of the let, 2nd, 3rd, and 6th mutches. •, , : Positions in all Matches: Any. An entrance fee of 2s 6d will be charged for Matches 1.2, and 3. Two Sighting Shots ((id each) will be allowed at each range. . Members who are not Volunteers can com pete in all Matches, but cannot tako Mr Beck's Cup. Meeting to b& conducted under Rules of New Zealand Rifle Association, ISSt Post entries received on the ground on payment of fee and 2s 6d extra. Members' subscription, 10b 6d; to be paid together, with entrance fees for Matches 1, 2,3, and 4, on or beforoTUKSDAY* 80th instant, to Captain Payne, Quoen^troot.'" Competitors to provide their own ammuni tion. :'' '^^—-HB. ' ■" ,-:- ".' *:



Amusements! A BBOTT'B OPERA HOUSE, Prairietor ■■:.; ~- Mr & N.Abbott; Direotress .. .... MWG.B. w.Ltow , UNPRECEDENTED SUCCESS OF MRSG. B. W. LEWIS Aria her Premier Company in Farnie's Grand Pantomime, BLUB BEARD! , 08, THE HEATHEN CHINEE, With its Magnificent Scenery, Costumes, Ballot :''■;.'•., and Transformation. NOTICE.-On New Year's Evening eyew visitor to the, JQcess; Circle and Orchestra Btaus wiU be prescntell with a Copy of the Auot- BoxPlanatLcnnos's. Manager, A BBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. Under the Patronage and in Presence of our Comma^Msf^^ of tho U.S. Corvette IroquoiP, ToWitnegth^G^^NTQMmK, m HE A T R E R 0 V A L. BAZAAR! AND BAZAAR! ■ . -: : ;sMct■■'s&&»:.i ■''■■■■ " In aid of ST. MAEYS CONVENT, PONSONBY. ■ ■■... "■,""■. ■■ ■-: ■ ■ ' ' fl.'j" ■'. ■ GKAND PROMENADE-CONCERT '; THIS (WEDKtESDAY) EVENING, DEO. 31. ADMISSION-ONE SHUJjING. " .: * ' R. MAHONEY, .__ .. ' ■ ',:',■ '. ' ■ ■.i.-.':.'-;, Hon.Seo, ODGE-RELIANCE, No. 2, LOYAL UNITED FRIENDS. Ball o£ the. above lodge will be held in the New Foresteref Hall, Karangahape Road,^ on i wED' NB9DAY, the 31st: December. 1881. Doubla Tlckete, 7a 6d; Single. #; ffirtralady.2s6d. Dancing to commence atß.3oßharp.*-W. SOUTH' -well, A. Hughes, M.p.'s. , - . : " '■''-: For Bale, -"';. "■ .- ; ■ ttv E V.O N PORT. FOR SALE—A splendid Six-roomed House, within 3minutes' walk of Devonport Wharf: also, several small Cottages. — Apply R.&R. •-. Duder. : .;-.-..- .' -■. ~.■ .-, ,■- ■■■ ■ TV E V O. N... P O R T. FOR SALE-Ctioice Allotments situated on the Vauxhall Road, with1 magnificent; vj«w. good frontage, and within easy, distance ot steamer. Price very low: terms easy.— For full particulars apply to Lilewall Bros., House • and Land Agents, Post-office Store, Devonport. TilOK SALE, at the North Shore (ChM | JD tenham North), opposite the property otJB. M. Stark, Esq., within a mile of new wharf, I AllotmenVwith beautiful view, on very easy termß.—Apply to Viokera and Han, No. b, N.Z, ! Ixuuranoe Btiildingg. T ■A.XC'H-.M-p.RE--. AND CO., "^~ HOUSB AND LAND AGBNTS; ■ .'l3—GuswoMS-BiESEi East—l3^ "'•' '~,.■: ■■■ HAVE FOR SALE-. QUEEN-ST.—A! First-class Grocery Business i ~ a really good investment, i : ••«■ . NEWTON—TwoNew6-roomodCottages ;*2O deposit, balance weekly payments. " ; RICHMOND UD.—A New 6-rbomed House, allotment 50x100; price, SMO. : .. s ; RICHMOND RD.—An 8-roomedSousa, allot-, ment 80 x 100, well planted, and in grass» price, £620. Termaeasy,; ■'.' ■ ji '.-■: ■■■>' ,■;'. .;[. KARANGAHAPE RD.-A ■Large General Store, doing a flrst-class triule; a bargain. ' GREAT NOKTHt:bd.^=A" Lartce Allotment,"" 60 r. 430,40 years' lease; price, £10, PONSONBY-A Splendid Allotmtint.lo x 120; lovely view; price, £310s i>er foot. ; • • ... Tt'RANftA CREEK—A Farm of 98 aores, with new House ; well watered 'and timbbred, fronting main road; price, £500. Terms easy. HOTELS, Country Stores, &c.,.,&0. ■ SEVERAL Nioe Villa Residences and Allst menta To Let and For Sale at Mount Eden. TGI DW D. T\T AYT B» 5, Mehcantilk Chambers, > FINANCIAL AGENT, HOUSE AND LAND AGBNT, BROKER, &C. FOR SALE, at Mount Eien, 5 acres fenced and in grass; extensive frontage to two roada; valuable mound of red gravel; fine situation.-r-. Also, Grand Allotment, lSt'j-x 200 •„ magnificent view.—Also, Houses of i to SO rooms, &a, from £300, and upwards. ■ " ■- ..;■.,: 3J ACRES, Jervois Road, Ponsonby, with house. 12 rooms; flue orchard, and about 850 Met glass houses filled with the very choicest vines in full bearing—one of the sights 6( Auckland; •offered at a price which will allow thn fortunate purchaser ajood. and rapidly increasingii uome. —Also, at Ponsonby, house, 6 rooms: £300,— Houso, 10 rooms; grand view; £1000.—Also, cheap allotments. . . j « - MOUNT ALBERT.-Gentleman'a Resldenco, 10 rooms; 2 bath rooms, pantries, out-offlcea . stable; , coach-house; cow-house, &c; n«»r station! grand panoramic view; finest volcaato soil.- Also, several New Villa Residences of 0 to 10 rooms, &&. with ground to suit purchasers. - —Also choice Villa SUM. from 1 awe. No de positwanted. ■ ....'"■;; "' - ,-'.': FARMS.—Capital Farm, near station, with house. 16 rooms; farm buildings, stock, fee- Fine Farms in Waikato. with extensive build ings at very low jirices; good reasons given for leaving—Land from £S per acre, ana upwards, on Great North Head. New North Road. North cote, &c—Also, Fine Orchard of 3000 fruit ' 15. Mercantile Chamhem. HOTEL FOR SALE.—The undere£gried are instructed, in consequence of the ill ness of the proprietor, to offer for immediate sale, the Freehold of the old-established Exchange Hotel, Onehunga. Terms rery easy. Fartioulars on application to the-Pro prietor, or J. M. & 3. Mowbray, Land . Agents, Auckland. ■.•O::E SID E N 08, \ P ARNE LL. FOR SALE, tho comfprtablo Residence,' the property of J. M. Dargaville, Esq., well situated at corner of York-street, -Bradford-street, and Salisbury-etrcct. There aro 13 Rooms, consist ingot very lame Dravying-rpoin. Dlning-roomv Nursery, best Bedroom, etc.. with all con veniences ; splondid view over tho harbour. The Grounds contain about One A( re, tastefully laid out with flowers and shrubs. Good Tennia Ground, in capital order. ■ - ". ■ Apply to •■.--. ' ■ '-■■•>•■ ■■■'! .■■■.. '.■■S AMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, ■'' .;• '■■ .. .'■■• ■'. Auctioneers. npO SHIPPERS OF BUTTER ■ ON BALE, 100 KSGS PRIME TARANAKI BUTTER. GABRIEL LEWIS, " y^ Auctioneer. , /r - THI OR S A V E. ROSEBANK ES^TE ! . ROSEBANK/^TATE 1 ' We have the AU^nont adjoining the^Resldonoai -i of Mrs Ma>* Rosebank Estate, Avondale, for S**- Oao ot the best situations in jM district. Commanding a magnlfi _/ cent view and easy access to . town by rail or road. ' ; i_ „ B. TONKS 4 CO. 4?^ fiOft WORTHOFFURNI- i? QAAA " 3&OjUUU TURE & CROCKERY btjtJUUU TO be sold regardless of cost, consisting of doubleandslhgle Iron Dedsteads, ChSd's Cots. MatixasscJi■ and Paliaasea. Snring Mat-" trasses, Wood Bedsteads. Washstands,- Dress-: ing Tables. Marble Top Washstand* Ch«t of Drawers, Suites of Furniture,"TabltJj, Chairs.' Rocking Chairs; Walnut Coffee TaWfcs, wW-^r nots, Toilet Glasses, Fancy .Toilet1 SfetsHfMHHr ware, American Perambulators, t&Mt/fGfiP-i :■■ ,; '•■ ~.:■:"; '. ~■■■■. '— :'■ "•;". ' •..' W^wltyi-Eeoolßl The above is a rare chance '■nfti' • i to furnish, and is GENUINEi^>« s *ni oustoinerfl j premises to T. and H* CooIe" -slneo commend poasession in a month. jf>'' Pursuing the) cow ■ ■, . " ■."■ ; jj^j^fXccptvC"ia.lcontuitutocb «B-*WntA«i« niiriltlSw 11' 9' wl'lch wUlat;«tttitb XS- Note tho adafefl&jsafj,,. o , U j )t a ttontiOD. r New Stores, junotioffOT|iiN-STREKT,\ ' ' TSevokp'ort^ llgi-AND- '•■ ■ ' LJ AVARKWatTiaBr . ' "< '""" .Mondj»ys,Wedißdaysß^ ■'-■■' „.,.■ Frida^T . .fifc-A Eeapectable'a I w«™ L-Wr*. ■ "A^nShanlc wishes to form »evonponJa,nj. /SBiPßnsAlo Yonria Worn I 4|HWta>\-Address, eficlal Waiwera, X noon aV^t M 'XI I • -i? Arrive. 1' ,„ SKBB who: was seen toto J WarkworUi,2.^^i|il«r i (Vom Mrs J^Kn-B^dj