CABLEGRAMS.

[BY.OABLE—COPYRIGHT.]

(Recoived December 18 -1.45 p.m.) The Control ef Egypt. London, December 17.—1t is rumoured that an internatiorlal control will be estab lished over Egypt.

Tho Direct Hall Service. New Zealand is to receivo all of the di rect'mail service postages with the postage on British inland letters." England and the Nicaragua Canal. It is expected that Lord Granville will protest against tho agreement of America to construct the Nicaragua canal, as being opposed to-the terms of the treaty of 1850, whereby England arid America agreed to establish a joint protectorate over any canal or railway across tho Isthmus.

Germany in South Africa. London, December 17.— The "Pall Mall Gazette" to-day states that the cession to Germany of Delagoa Bay, oo tho east coast of Africa, is medisated.

The Khartoum Expedition.

Cairo, December 16.—Intelligence has reached hero of the arrival at Korti of General Lord Wolseley, and the head quarters' staff.

Chinese Warships In Motion. Hongkong, December 16. — Several Chinese cruisers have left Shanghai. Their destination is as yet unknown, and, in view of the expected intention of tho Chinese Government to intercept tho roinforcements despatched to the French tleet, an ironclad has been ordered to convoy the French transport from Singapore to Formosa.

Action Against Sir Julius Vogel.

i London, December 17.—The Board of Directors of tho Consolidated Telophone Company have been authorised to sue Sir Julius Vogel, in.consec[Uence of tho. recent report of the Investigation Committee. , The German Reichstag have refused to yotp salaries for additional Consuls at Samoa and'^other Pacific Islands. , It is rumoured that Prance intends de porting recidiviates (to the island of Mada gascar instead of New Caledonia. The new shares- recently issued by the Adelaide Mortgage Company have been ab sorbed.

(Received December 18,1.10 p.m.) Tho Confession of Murdor.

, A-klbourne. this day.— Tho confession of Barnes, a notorious prisoner, that ho had murdered Mr Stack, a well-known litigant in September last, is now fully confirmed. Extension of the, New Guinea Pro tectorate! , Tho Imperial Government has extended the jurisdiction of trio High. Commissioner of New Guinea to the D'Entrecnsteana Islands, situated north-east of New Guinea Melbourne Free of Small-pox. Melbourne has neen officially declared to be free from small-pox.

Resident magistrates court.

(Before H. G. Seth Smith, Esq., R.M.)

JUDGMENTS FOR PLAINTIFFS. F. A. LiPscojißE v. F. Dyer,—Claim, £611a od, and costs £2.

T. and gj. Morrin and Co. v J. Revolh—Claim, £7..and costß.J?ll9s. > ~ i.it _ H. C D. Sargeant v. John Wilson.—Claim, £2 2s, with costs £1 G-s 6d. L. Moses v. T. Harrison.—Claim, £5, with costs 153. . , R. Edwards v. T. Trugheon.—Claim, fll, costs 18s; , .'• . Andrews and Aylett v; W. McLean.—Claim, £5 ss, with costs £116s. Carbines nnd Taylor v. A. E. Drain.—Claim, £3 lis 3d, with costs 158. - >.

John Abbott y. Ponßonby Peacockc—Claim, £3055, costs £18s.

Joynt and Another v. B. Dawkins.—Claim, £10, with COBta £3 3s (leave given of appeal). Mascitald and Co. v. Ingram and Co.—Claim, £10 Is Id.—Judgment for plaintiff as against Ingram, with costs £! 12a. .;r. SlatOr v. A. H; Burton.-ChTim, £10. with costs, 15s. A. ItfewbUrn v. A. Robinson.—Claim, £7; costs, £1163.

W. Monaghan v. P. Peacocks.- Claim, £IG 15s, —Ordered to pay £16 las by instalments of £10 per month, or six-weeks' imprisonment O. F. Andrews v. Ingham Stephens.—Claim, £6 17a.—Deffcndartt did riot appear.—Ordered to pay £6 MS fld before JariUary Bth, or 7 daya' im prisonment. , . . J. R. Randcrsbn v. W. Ellidtt-Claim, £5 13a (id.- By consent defendant ordered to pay £513s by instalments of Is per week or 7 days' im prisonment. _,G. B. Owen v. R. Wright-Claim, £55 3s 9d.- By consent, defendant ordered to pay amount by instalments of 12s 6d per week, or 6 weeks' imprisonment F. Walker v; H. Kirkwood.-Clalm, £1 3a lid. —No appearance of defendant—Ordered to pay £13s lid before January Bth, or 7 days' im prison -dent -. E. Hunter v. J. Clewen.—Claim, £3 is.'— Ordered to pay instalments of 5b per week, or 7 days' imprisonment. Ch Hume v. J. Johnßtone.—Claim, £6 7s lid.— By oonsent defendant ordered to pay £6 7s lid Wy instalments of 5s per week, or 7 days Im prisonment;.: '■"''. .ADJOURNED. Tv*iyte v. McGlashen; Now Zealand Timber Co. v. J. Dempsey. junr.: Wiseman v. M. Hall; Goodman and wife v. Devonport Ferry Co; Garlick and another v. W. Clark: It. Rose v. W. Freney; F. C. Smith v. A. Walker. Montague v. Say era and wife,—Claim, £7 2s, balance of account—Mr Cooper for plaintiff; Mr Thome for defendant—lt appeared that the male defendant had not been sarved, but Mr Cooper Said he intended to proceed and get a judgment against Mrs Sayers if possible.—Mr Thome held the proceedings to be irregular.— HiS Worship decided to hear the evidence. The plaintiffs evidence was to the effect that he had carried ont his contract in accordance with the conditions. Mrs Bayers deposed that the work had been left in an unfinished state.—Hia Worship decided to adjourn the ease pending the servlco of the other defendant (Left sitting.)

The Alleged Sharp Practice.

(To the Editor),

Sir,—ln reply to Mr Cotter's statement . made in Chambers at the Supreme Court yesterday in the case Wood v. Harkiss, I beg to observe'that Mr Cotter, in a con -Buftatio_i,, asked me to forego an action against his client; and I, finding he used unusual professional bragadaccio enquired from the clerk doing Mr Speed's work during his temporary absence if he had issued the writ, correctly, when it transpired that the defendant had been served * with a form made out as_ai precedent. Mr Cotter was im mediately, advised that the error had been ascertained, and no doubt a proper writ ■wouldf be-issued.' This handsome orna ment to his profession in the absence of the plaintiffs solicitor (ill in bed forjweeks past) .-embraced the opportunity to air his elocutionary powers,, having first secured the absence of any lawyer to represent his sick brother at the bar to refute his allega tions. :'. Legal quibbles are not nice, and such sharp practice is worthy of notice from that august body, the Law Society.— lam, _c, ArthurC; Bennett, Notary. December 18,1884,

FIRES IN CANTERBURY.

(BY TKI_*GKAFH—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

'-'<.■'....... : . Christchurch, this day. At 2farm; to-day, a six-roomed house at Spreydon, owned and occupiod by G. Dale, was burned down. Is was insured for -£250,, -and,the furniture for £50 in the Londonvahd Lancishlre Office. The supposed .cause was a defective chimney. Just afterwards n two atorey building in Tuam - street, belonging to Mr Cuddon, brewer, and occupied by Cook, fruiterer, and White, ale andporterbottler was burned down. This building was insured for £700 in the Soufh British office. Cook's stock was insused for £200 i-.the Equitable and White's for £200 in the United Office. No thing was saved. The cause of the fire is unknown.'" ■,;./

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STA J, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18,, 1884.



" BUCHI) PATBA."-<■>■._=_. comfleM core. _U _n_.D M Kldner, BU-d.r in-Urlo—* ____«. At Drc_|i_l_, """•"»'"* .. Keaf. ~; -;• ACn.,iotenlt. Ancklud.



. Personal. * J ; "VTEMO'S Consultation on Auckland Cup _i3r "and Steeplechase is rapidly flliirig.— In tending investors must look sharp.' _ EftSONAL. — Mac testifies,' " I was always ailing before, but since i came to Mt Albert I have not lost an hour's work." Consult your medical man. Sale Tuesday, 23rd. —J. R-Randerson. - OLD-FASHIONED TEA.—The City and Suburban Supply Stores," corner of. Liverpool-street Karangaliapo Road, will tie Opened on SATURDAY next for the sale of High Class Teas, Groceries and Provisions, Fruit, Dairy, and Garden Produce.-GEORGE B.BOULTON. Meetings. TIT E E . S T I N G. WELLESLEy-BTREET BAPTIST TEMPER '"•■ ANCE SOCIETY. Tlio'Monthly Meeting of tho abovo Society, will he held in1 School-room, Chapel-street at 7_o p.m. on J'BIDA.y. Evening, when Certifl-* catos wou *at late *I__mW^eh*'w_l, be presented by Rev. W. E. Rice.—JOSHUA Robinbonj Vice- President, .



Wanted* WANTED, a strong, active Lad to Carry Parcols, &c—William R. Bridg man. Draper, Upper Queon-street. WANTED, a few respectable Men Boarders; terms, 18s per week (washing Included).—Apply opposite Lome-street Hall. WANTED, a Situation by a Man who has been used to a sale-room, or make himself generally useful. — Apply by letter. "N. 8.," Stab Offlce. . WANTED, a first-class Hand to the Dressmaking; also. Improvers and Ap prentices.—Apply Mrs E. H. Jnggar, Victoria-st. WANTED, Situation by married couplo, Man as Ploughman, or to make himself generally useful; Woman as Housekeeper or General Servant—only ono child.—Apply by letter to " A.N.," Stak Offlce. WANTED by late arrival, Situation in Btore or on farm ; willing to mako himsolf gonorally useful.—Apply at Stab Offlce. \\7" ANTED, 5 or (5 Young Mon Boarders TT at Webster's Boarding-house, Vincent street, fifth houso from Cook-street, left-hand side. WANTED, to Rent, v SmalFU'ouso and a few Acres of Land near Auckland.— Apply "17," Stab Ofllce. , T\7"ANTED, Employment in a Store or [ TT Warehouse by a first-class business • man; excellent writer and accountant, and cun be depended on to do his work thoroughly with out bosalng.—Addresß " J.M.," Stak Olllce. WANTED, respoctablo Young Person to assist in household work.—Apply for address at Stak Office. WANTED, a Firet-class Girl nt* House maid ; reference required. — Apply Oram's llotul. Hobson and Weilesley streots. \\f ANTED, Tender for Cutting and TT and Doll vory of 18 or 20",000 feot Timbor at Auckland; bush ton miles from town.—Apply to A. McLcod's Registry, Oxloy's Buildings, \V hart. WANTED, a smart activo Lad, to corry parcels,—Apply on Friday morn ing to Hannfcon Bros., lato Smith Se Caughcy's Premises, Upper Que ip-Btreot. WANTED, £80 for 12 months, for a benevolent purpose; guaranteo; good interest will be given if desired.—"Masonic," Stab Oflico. ' ■ WANTED, Strong Stout Lads—Apply at Malilndino and Co.'s Furnituro Faotory, Rutland-street. WANTED the public to call at Hann kin Bros . No. 300, Upper Qucon-street for Cheap Drapery and Clothing—all now g00d...— Open Saturday. *Jcoomber2oih. WANTED at onco, a General Servant and Nurse.- Apply Mrs Captain Elliott, Upper Union-street. WANTED, a General Servant.—Apply to Mrs Taylor, Scotia Place, Upper Queen- Btreet; WANTED, a Girl to make herself generally useful; ono acoustomed to ohildren.—Apply Mrs T. Murray, Oxford-street, Arch Hill. , WANTED, a Young Girl with good references.—Seo Manager Dampier's, Wakefleld-Btreet. , - WANTED, Strong Lad to Assist in Storo; references required.—W. and J. R. Voile, Auctioneers. ANTED, by a Respectable Person, Baby to adopt, not moro than 2 or 3 months old.—Address, for particulars, to AB, Star Ofllce.—P.S.—No questions asked. WANTED, immediately, a" good Cook and Laundress.—Apply to Mrs Ruck, Prospect.Houso, Parnoll. WANTED —Bo it Well-known and Reinomborcd, Volcanic Allotments will be sold retail at wholesale prloo onTuos day, 23rd.—J. R Rqnderson. WANTED, n smart Boy.—Apply to Wilkins and Co., Bootmakers, 83, Vlc toria-strecL WANTED, a fow smart Lads at Gled hill's Cordial Factory. Wollcsley-street. WANTED, respectable Girl to mind Fancy Shop in City Market. —M. Marks. City Market. WANTED, a General Servant, willing to go to seaside for a month.—Apply Mrs D. J. O'Kccfo. Mount Eden Road, near Toll-gate. WANTED, Married Couple, to drive, milk, garden, and useful, wash, laundry, etc.; £65.-11. M. Heighten, 177, Queon-.treet. .... WANTED, 2 single isea-roouia una Sitting-room, with attendance only; near town.—Address "T.J." Star Ofllce. WANTED, Nursegirls (10s), Generals, Housemaids, Feraalo Cooks, Strikers, Waiters, Drivers, Engineers, Boys, Navvies, Blacksmiths.—A, McLeod's Registry, Oxley's Buildings, Wharf, or St. Mary's Road; Pon eonby. WANTED, Mrs Ward, who arrived by last boat from Sydney, to call on Mr A. McLcod, __________ Buildings, Queen-st. Wharf. WANTED, at once, a Girl for the country.—Apply Star Office. WANTED, a Junior Clerk ; salary, £1 por week.—Apply by letter to Arthur E. Lewis. Manager of Accident Insurance Aesocia tion of New Zealand. Palmoraton Buildings. ANTED TO BORROW, £10 or £15, fair security; at reasonable interest— Address, Careful, Star Offlce. WANTED, by a Lady, two Unfurnished Rooms, about a quarter of an hour's walk from Queen-street— Apply by letter to "E.S," STAR Ofllc*». WANTED, a Sober Active Young Man accustomed to nursery culture, seeds, &o.—C. T. Wren, Mt. Hobson Nursery, Remuera, WANTED, Someone to Take Charge of a Child; terms must be moderate— Applybyletter"E.B.,"Star Oflico. WANTED, a Youth to assist in a country store; references required. — Apply Mercury Bay Timber Co. (Limited), Fort-street. WANTED, a constant supply of Butter and Eggs. Butter 301bs, Eggs 30 dozen, taken.—Apply Mrs Lindsay, Shortland-street WANTED, an Energetic Man to heip develop a promising business. Total abstainer, and of undoubted honesty. One with knowledge of fruit and _SIOO preferred.—Address " Frnctus,' Stab Office. WANTED, 2 good Dressmakers, for Children's Dresses.—Apply Milne and Choyco. WANTED, accommodation in neigh bourhood ot Remuera or Epsom, with paddocking for horse; dine in town.—Apply Box 172. Poßt-ofl.ce. WANTED, do you" want Good Ser vants . Then call or communicate with A. McLeod'B Registry, Oxloy's Building, Wharf, or St Marys Road, Ponsonby. WANTED, Situation as Resident Governess to young children by Young Lady educated at Masonic School, Lublin. Ire land; has had one year's experience as teacher; good recommendations and certificates of pro ficiency from state examinations. - Subjects: English, Fronch, Drawing. Musio (instrumental and: vocal).—Address, "3.E.8.," care of Mr Pollard, at R. & W. Hellaby's, Shortland- Btreet . , . -. - WANTED to Sell—A Kilting Machine in good order.—Apply Mr R, Davis Store, . WANTED, Tonders for the Erection of Basement Storey to Cottage by noon, Thursday, 18th inst—Partioulars at Glceson's Hotel. WANTED TO BUY, 1 or 2 Good Buggy Horses, which arc also good with saddle—E.Harvie, Upper Symonds-street. ANTED, a thorough General Servant. Also, an efficient House and Parlour Maid. Good references indispensable. — Mrs Cobbett Alfred-street. VXTANTED KNOWN, that Mrs Davy, TV Wakefleld-street, has Five Furnished Rooms To Let to rospectablo parties, with or withon tboard. : ;j WANTED KN OWN-That the Cheapest Shop for Books for Christmas Presents is Lennox's, 100, Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN.-New Season's Goods, all bought for cash, will be sold at lowest prices at Hannkin Bros., No. 300, Upper Queen-Btreet. Open Saturday next, Dec. 20th. W~~ ANTED KNOWN- Hannken Bros, will, on Saturday next, December 20, open those Premises now occupied by Messrs Smith and Caughey, Upper Queen-Btreet, with a large Stock of Drapery and Clothing. : W~ ANTED KNOWN-Mrs Hadley has Fashionable Dolman's and Capes. Costumes, Millinery, Boy's Washing Suitß, Underclothing, &c. — Corloy's Buildings, Hobson-Btreet, opposite Oram's Hotel. ANTED KNOWN."*—Christmas and New Year Cards in great variety at tho following prices, viz.:-Id, 4 for 3d; 2d. 1 for (3d; 3d, 5 for Is; _d,-for_s; 6d, 1 for Is fid; and so on. Good value. Also, a nico assortment of Fringe. Plush, Photographic Perfumed Saohels, and Handpaintcd kinds, at lowest possible prices.—C. Mackay, Bookseller. 11, Grey-street ANTED KNOWN. — Books la 6d oach:- Shaker-peare's Works complete, Komola. Signa, Lady Audley'a Secret, Molly Bawn, Other People's Money, God and the Man, Dora Thome, Within an Inch of his Life, Mon sieur Lecoq, The Widow Lerogue, Portia, Mrs Geoffrey, Dorothy Forster. Phyllis, A Great Mistake. Book of Knowledge. How to Live a Hundred Years, Secrets of Beauty/ How to Flirt, How to Become Beautiful, Conjuring Made Easy. How to do Tricks, How to Become an Athlete, How to Become a Sneaker How to Become a Ventriloquist. — Book Stall, City Market. ■-•■ WANTED SEEN—The low-priced handsome Christmas Presents in Books; aIEO, handsomely-bound Belgravla. Old Jona than. Chambers's Journal, Shakspere. 2s 6d; ■lot of 2s Novels, only Is 3d; Japanese Cabinets, Is 6d; Work Boxes, 6dand Is; Albums, 8d to 2s 6d; very large Musical Tops, id; Children s Iron Safes, Is.—At Dam pier's Hobson-st. Shop. WANTED, the Ladies to know that tbe. grand line of Infants' -ilk and Satin Hats at quarter the usual price is included in Dampier's last Drapery Selling Off, Wakefleld street. Be in time, as the Shop is to let on the sth of January. .--'-- A*NTED SEEN-Dampier's Grand Sheet Music (Bongsand pieces), 3d .each, or 6 for Is; New Music (tho most popular songs in the .world). 6d, or 3 for Ib; Hemy's Tutors (lesß than half prioe), 2s 3d; Czerny's 101 Exer-. clses, 2s the two books; Violin Music (from'the best masters). Is 6d; large Instruction Books for the Violin, Is.—At Dampier's Hobson-street Shop. .... ~.' ~.', ",.'"; WANTED KNOWN-The last chance for Ladies at Dampier's Drapery Selling Off, Wakefleld-street. includes Oatmeal Cloth, •i.d per yard,*- Print, 2d; Light Sateons,_sd. Black Cashmere, ,1a id ; Wincey, .'Bd ; Bleached Swausdown, 10il: Slate Silesie, 3d; Whito do, sd; Diaper. 7d ; Towelling, 3d; Turkey Twill, i.d; White Flannel, 7 Id; Scarlet do, lOSd; Blue do.. Is 6d; Shirting. 4_d; Cretonne. 6d; Window Muslin. 2d; Straw Hats, id. Be in time, as the shop is to let on tbe sth of January,



WANTED, Employment in warehouse by married man; has experioneo in ! groceries, oils, paints, cordage, canvas, twines. ' etc., can do rough carpentering. — Address, > " E.A.." oare of Mr Pollard, R. & W. Hollaby's, Shortland-street. ______ WANTED SEEN, Christmas Cards— Charloß Kolsey and Co. have just opened up their new Christmas Cards, whioh for beauty of design could scaroly be surpassed; should be seen early.—Charleß Kolsey and Co., 120, Queen-Btreet. ANTED KNOWN-Thnt One Suit made by MUNRO & MH.L.GAN, Hob son-street, will wear longor than Half a Dozen (Oheap and Nasty) Shoddy Suits. W" ANTED KNOWN —Cheap Boots for Christmas, including Infants' Felt Boots, 9d por pair: an assortment of Infante' Roots and Shoes, Is; Gents' Elastic Side Patent > Leather Dress Boots, only 8s Cd; Men s Light Patent Leather Slippers, 2s 8d; Ladles' do., 2s lid; Superior do. (lined with lambskin), 3s; Children's Lace-ups, -l's to C's (extra value), at Is 6d; Children's Patont Elastic Sidos. copper toes, i's to 6's, Is 6d (very cheap); Children s Whito Kid Elastic Siiios, 7's. to B*s, 2b ; Ladies' Whito Marsala Boots, with high hoola, reduced to 3a; Maida' Beautiful Prunella Walking Shoes, bows and bucklcß, l's and 2's. 5s Gd; Ladies' Elastic Sido Prunellas, as and 5s On! Pollock's Celebrated do., 7s Just opened, a small consignment of Ladies' French Glovo Kid Walking Shoes. 7s tid (a variety of Evoning Shoes), Ladies' Kid Elastic Sidos, la fid, ss, and 6s Bd; Superior do., (is (Id and 7a Gd; a fresh supply of our Cheap House Boots, patont golosh, 3s Gd ; Superior do., is 6d; a splendid line of Children's Strong Auckland-mado Boots, 7's lo 13*8, copper toee, la Gd and ss; a great niatiy other lines too nuuiorous to particularise at Dampier's Boot Shop, Victoria-street, and at Paruoll, opposite tlie Barrel Hotel. WANTED KNOWN — Pipemakers, Pipeoase-inakers, and Aniborturners can find eniploynftnt at Partridge and Wool lam's New Zealand Wood Pipe Factory, Auck land. , ' AIWEb, Bushmen to soo the cheap line of Watortights made by hand ex pressly for bush contract, 10s Gd; also, lot of do., odd sizes, 7s Gd; Leather. Laccß, Id per pair; Boot Gloss, id per bottlo; Boot Proteotors, 3d Eer bag; Cork Soles, 2.d por pallI —at Dampier's loot Shop, Victoria-street, aud at Parnell, opposito tho Barrel Hotel. WANTED, 1,000 Watches and Clocks . to Clean and Repair, at T. Nutsford's, Watchmaker, Viotoria-street (noxt Union Bank). Charges moderate; all work warranted for 12 months. WANTED, Everyone to come and see our Shilling, Christmas Table. Hun dreds of useful and ornamental articles for One Shilling each.—Donald W. Jaok Se Co., Pon sonby, Koad. WANTED KNOWN,—As wo havo now engaged several extra bauds in the Dress making Department, ladies can depend on hav ing their Dresses turned out quiokly. Fit and style guaranteed. Chargoß moderate.—D. W, Jack & Co.. Ponsonbv Road. WANTED KNOWN—The Last Chance for Men at Dampier's Drapery Bolllng-off, Wakefleld-street, includes Dux Collars, 12 doz. for 9d; Washing Scarves, Id: Colourod Bows, 2d; Coloured Burllngtons. sd; Black do, 8d; Sox, 2d, Sd, and -Id; Merino Singlets, Is id; Working Shirts, lid; Regatta Shirts, 2s 3d; Hard Felt Hats, Is; Braces. 0d; Blue Serge Suits, 15s Gd; Paget Coats. 8s Gd; Holland Coats, Is lid; Tweed Trousers, is 6d; Serge do, 3s 3d; Moleskin do, is lid; Stud Sets, 2d to Sd. Be In time, as the shop is to let on the sth ot January. WANTED KNOWN, that Warnook Bros.* celebrated Carbollo Disinfectant is guaranteed to instantly destroy all offensive smells and uiattors, aud is rocommonded by tho Medical Profession as a Proventivo of Disease —Manufactured only by thelnvcntorß. Works: Cox'sCrook.Rlohmond. Warehouses: Durham streot, WANTED KNOWN-Tho last chanco for ladies at Dampier's Drapory Selling i On", Wakefleld-street, in.luilos a Grand Lot of Cheap Remnants in Printß, Dress Stuff, Sheet ings, Calicoes, and Ribbons. Bo in timo, as tho shop is to be let ou the fltli of January. WANTED SEEN,—The Wonderful Bargains in Furniture,' including hand some Stuiled Couches, 14s Gd and 19a Gd; hand- BomeStul.edChalrs.lOsiChOßtsofDrawers.lDsGd; Washstands, 5s lid ; Colonial Conches, 5a 3d ; Stretohere, Gs; Coffee Tables. 5s Gd; Tollot Tables, is lid ; 100 Tablos.oval, 19a; ditto, round. 20s; Kitchen Tables, 8s Gd, 10s, lis; Meatsafes, 8a Gd; Doublo Iron Bedsteads. 19s. Wonderful Fresh Bargains in Now Chairs, including Cane- Beated Chairs, 3s 3d; Grecian Cano-seated Chairs, 4s 3d;Palnted Wood Chairs, 3s 3d; Arm- Chairs, Gs; Rooking Chairs, with arms, cane seated, 10.; Children's Rocking Chairs, 3s; Folding Chairs, oarpet-soated. 5a Gd; Children's do., la lid.—At Dampier's Hobson-street Shop. WANTED KNOWN-Useful Christmas Presents.—Ohbbk Bros' are Selling Off their largo stock of Household Requisites. Clothes Baskets, 2a Gd; Fanoy Iron Brackets, 6d; Handßome Brackets, 2s; Fly-cheat Meat Saf os, Is 6d: Sorubbing Brushes. Gd j Wooden Spoons, 3d; Tea and Coffee Strainers, Gd; Hand some Pulp Vases, lsGd; Nutmeg Graters, l.d; Table Mats, set of six, Is 6d; Egg Poachers, 9d: Water's FroePruners,ViotorNi_T-pullers,Bignal Kgg-tlmors, Stcak-boators, la; Egg Whisks, Is; Bread Graters, 6d; Belf-oloaning Jowel Cloths, Splendid Drinking Horns, Brooms, Brushes, Door Mats. &c. at Cheek Bros. . Newton. WANTED SEEN, our grand display of Men's Hata, Helmets, Shirts. Couara, Ties, Sox. Braoflß, and Umbrellas. Men's Soft French Felt Hats at 2a lid (worth 5a 6d>; Sox, 3 pairs for Is j Regatta Shirts, 2s lid. —D. W. Jack and Co., Ponsonby Road. WANTED KNOWN-D. McPhorson hasjust recoived 2,030 yards of Nun'a Veiling in Fawns, Drabs, Browns, and othor leading shades. The abovo, which are worth Is Gd, wejiro Belling a__9_d to clear. _____ WANTED KNOWN—Tho last chanco . for Ladicsat Dampier's Drapery- Soiling off. Wakeflold-stroet, includes Berlin Wool. 2d per don.; Fingering Wool, 2d per slcein, or 18 lOd per head; White Worsted, 3d the hoad ; . an enornioua variety of Drees Buttons, 12 doz, for 9d; Clark's 200 yd Reels of Cotton. 9d per doz.; Clark's Crochet Cotton, 2d the skein; Knitting Cotton, la 3d tho lb.; Black Wadding, 12ydsforls; White Mending, 4d tlie lib.; Cream Frilling, 2d; White Tape, 8d per doz. Bo In time, as the shop is to let on tho ftth of January. WANTED KNOWN-Charles Kelsey ond Co. receive Monthly Parcols of Jewellery. In this way thoir atook is kept well assorted with all the newest goods; No imita tions are kept on the premises. Everything guaranteed roal Gold or Silver.—Charles Kelsey and Co., 120, Queen-street. _____ WANTED KNOWN— Cheap Timber ! Cheap Timber! And all other kinds of Building Material, can be purchased ohoaper and better than anywhere else at the yards of D. Goldie .Albert-street. WANTED KNOWN.-H. Pctry, Wntobmakor and Jeweller, next Albert Hotel, has juat rocelved a choice soleotion of Jewellery and Watches, suitable for Christmas aud New Year's presents, every article guaranteed Sterling Gold nnd Silver, at tho lowest prices.—H. Petry. Albert Hotel Build ings, Queen-street. _________ WANTED KNOWN,—S. W. Jack & Co., Ponsonby. have a largo atook of all the neweat makes in Dress Material, which thoy are selling at prices whioh defy competition,— Dresses made to order on tha shortest notice. WANTED KNOWN.—The last chance for I adles at Dampier's Drapery Selling off, Wakefleld-street, includes over fi.OOO yards of Ribbon, 2d per yard; Corsets, 1b 3d; White Lace Curtains, 3s Sd; Print Skirts, Is 6d: Jackots, 3s6d to Gs 6d; Ulsters, 3s 3d; Girls' do., 2a; Woolwork Slippers, Is Id; Alpaca Aprons, 2d; Print do,, 4d and 6d; Silk Ties, lOd; Striped Hose, sd; Blaok Straw Hats (fashionable Shapes), Id; Summer Sunshades, Is 6d; Umbrellas, Is 2d. Be in time, as the Shop ia to let on the sth of January. WANTED KNOWN. — The place in Auokland to purohaao Xmas Presents is undoubtedly Goodson's London Arcade. An Immense stock to select from, and at prices defying competition. During tho Holiday Season we intend reducing the excessive stock of Sterling Gold and Silver Jewellory, Clocks ■ and Watches, and have mado such reductions In prices aa will Batisf y any purchaser. See our Queen-street Windows: In Abyssinian Gold, Silver-plated, and other arti3tio Imitation Jewellery, we have the largest and cheapest stock in town to select from. Jet Goods: Wo have a grand assortment. Kauri -urn Ornaments in great variety. Tho Fancy Goods Stock is replete with novelty aad I variety, and comprises Desks. Work Boxes and Baskets, Dressing and Jewel Caseß. Colour Boxes, Mathematical Instruments, Inkstands, Music Cases, Photo. Albums and Frames, Scrap Albums and Scraps, Purses, .Ladies and Gents. Bags, Card Cases, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Fnns, Fire Stove Ornaments, Accordions and Concertinas. Dessert, Fish, Tablo Knives, Carvers and Knife, Fork and Spoon, Electro plate, each in elogantly lined cases, suited for presents: Tea and Coffee Sets, Cruets, and Eleotro-piated Goods generally, a splondid as sortment; Table and Pocket Cutlery. Dolls, Toys innumerable, Games of all kinds. Brushes, Combs, and Toilet Requisites, Xmas and Birth day Cards. Brac'reta, Rocking-horses, Children 8 and Dolls' Perambulators, Japanese Goods-in great variety; Dinner, Tea, and Toilet Sets; Vases, Lustres, Epergnes; Fruit aud Flowers under Shades ; Majolica and Terra Cotta Gpoos, a lovely assortment; Stationery and Books at English prices. . Trado motto at Goodson'B London Arcade: " Small profits and quick returns. A N T E D. ORDERS For BEST CALF ELASTIC BOOTS, good fit guaranteed, lis 6d BEST CALF SHOES, 12s Gd. On One DaV's Notice if required. LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S BOOTS AND SHOES, to measure, at LOWEST PRICES. Note these Prices— Men's E.S., own mako .. .. 7s Od Men's Calf K.S. .. .... ■• 10s 6d , Watertight . .... ,•• •• •• «te 6d Bluchers, own make .... 5s Bd Ladieß'Prunella Boota .. .. 5s 6d Kid Boots - 5s 6d It; prosser, • QUEEN-STREET AND NEWTON BOOT WAREHOUSE. A%T ANTED X N OWN. We beg most respectfully to Inform our CUSTOMERS that on account ■ ■ of GREAT PRESSURE OF BUSINESS, Wears " :' ; . UNABLE TO EXECUTE AN* MOKE ORDERS -MOKE;: JANUARY FIBST. ~...; UW&d'jLL A MS, READY.MONEY lAlfiOß, - ' Stdbmham House,' Foot or Gaw-Bxiu-tT. -.*.-4 «.■



WANTED.— Is lOd _per lb is thb price of really flrat>olaßß Tea at Rew's General Grocery and Provision Stores, Viotoria-etreet WANTED, Clever Lad for Office j must write good hand, with knowledge of music proferrod.—Apply to Jas. Spry, Lower Nelson-street. ■ WANTED^- Man Cook, Housemaids, Cook Laundrosßoa, Nurses, 35 Generals (town, country, suburbs), Several Young Girlß. —Mrs Whitcoinbo's Registry, noxt Market, WeJlesloy-strcot entrance. WANTED, To Let, Furnished Bedroom with ÜBe of Sitting-room and Kitchon in Grafton Road.—For address, apply Star ofllce. WANTED, £250 on good freehold security.—Apply by letter to M. W. Green and Co., Hlgh-Btroct . WANTED, at onco, Young Lady for Machine -./ork; ono who understands the Umbrelli trade preferred.-Apply E. Falkner, Victoria-street. WANTED KNOWN. — CHEAP TIM BER.—The Now Zealand Timber Com pany (Limited), Customs-street West, are selling Job Lots for building purposes, fowl houses, foncing, etc., cheap, for this month only. WANTED TO LET, a Grand Largo Shop one door from Queen-street; has two largo plate glasß windows, two large hand soino counters; Is handsomely fitted up, floored with linoleum, and fronted with a verandah and 3 lampß.—Apply to D. F. Evans, Land Agont, Qucen-Btreet. ■ WANTED, at Mrs Diamond's Registry, Lower Pitt-street, Situations forMorher'a Help; Dressmaking by tho Day, or at home; also, good Cooks and Gonorals, for town and country . _^ THE EQUITABLE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF NEW ZEALAND Requires the sorvioes of SEVERAL GENTLE MEN TO ACT AS CANVASSERS for the Pro vincial District of Auckland for tho Lifo De partment. Llboral arrangements will bo made with lirst olasßinon.. An Accidont Offloe will bo worked in connec tion with tho abovo. Full particulars may bo obtained on applica tion, in the first instance, to J. G. BAKER, Dis trict Manager of the Ltfo Departments at tho Offices Of the Association, Fort-street. CHARLES E. LLOYD, Inspector. mO COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS. LARGE SAMPLE ROOMB TO LET API-Y, FOR ADDRESS, "STAR" OFFICE. WANTS BOARD-Respectable Man, Son, and Daugher. Lattor give ser viceß.—Addross " Board," Star Oflico. TO FRENCHMEN.—Wanted, to pass Two or Throe Evenings in a Week with a French family, to Btudv conversing, &c— Apply by lotter only, " Student," Star Offieo. BOOT AND SHOE TRADE.-Wanted. several good Machinists and Apprentices. —Apply at tho Northern Boot and Shoo Company (Limited), Hobson-Btreet LAWYER'S CLERK.-Wanted, after the Christinas Holidays, a Managing Clerk,—Apply, stating salary required, Box 224, Post-offlco. WAIT TILL THE CLOUDS ROLL BY," 9d; alao other Popular Songs, 3d and Id, per Coptic—J. Richardson. Victoria Arcade, Vfctoria-stroot To Let TO LET, Room, suitablo for Hairdresser, Watchmaker, or Offlce.—Apply Chas. F. Andrews. Tobacconist, Wcllesloy Bllliard-rooni, Welleßloy-atroot mO LET, a (.-roomed Villa, top Brown- X stroot, Pousonby; gas. wator, and overy convenience—Apply W.L. Rogers, Furnishing Warehouse, Ponsonby Road. friO LET, an 8-roomed House, Princes- JL Street, opposito the Fountain, Albert Park.—Apply on the preinlsco. ■ TO LET, a 4-Roomed Cottage, registered grate, Colonial oven, water, &c, in Nelßon stro t—Apply Manchester House, Nelson street^ __ TO LET, an Eight-roomed House in Wel: liiigton-stroot, 3rd door abovo Dr. Bayntuns. TO LET, Hotel, in principal street, Napier, satisfactory reasons for prosont proprietor leaving; further particular-.—Mrs Whitcombe's Registry, noxt Market, Wcllesloy street entrance. ■ TO LET, in Carlton Road and Arawa atreet, two Six-roomed Houses, with wash houso and copper, and ovcry convenience.—T. Usshor, Stiohbury'B Buildings, Qnecn-stroet O LET. in Somerset Place, off Howe atroot, an Eight-roomed Houae, with every convoniento.- T. Ussher, Stichbury's Buildings, Queon_Btreot TO LET, Houso in Carlton Road, near Wesley a n Chapel; six rooms and detached wash-house and copper. Also Houso in Arawa atrcct; six rooms, with gas and city water supply; aniplo collorago.—Apply Mr Dickson, Aravva-strcut. . TO LET, a 5-roomed Cottage in East- Btreet Nowton; .oity .water on,—Apply to Thos, _________ Upper Pltt-atreot ; - . TO LET, 2 Brick Shops oiid Dwellings (1 rooms), situated In bust part ot Hobson street, opposito Gibbonß and Co.; plate glass windows: gas arid water.—Apply Star Ofllce.' TO LET, Mt. Roskill Road, Villa Resi dence of Six Rooms, bath-room and pantry, stable, buggy-house, and acre of laud.— Apply T. B. Smith, .Cyber Pass Road. ri^O LET, 8-roomed House (two story), JL near Cheltenham Beaoh, North Shore- Apply Mr Thou. Goudio, next door. rilO LET, Eortilcigh-stroot, Now House of JL seven rooms; bath-room, scullery, and wash-house;gaa and water.—Apply J. Currie, Wood-street, Ponsonby. ■ , ,• ■ rpO'LET, near Threo Lamps, Ponsonby, JL 8-roomod Houso with range, and wator Kid on.—Apply to James Knight Butoher, St Mary's Road. TO LET, good 5-Roomed House (10s 6d), Aroh Hill, besido Publio Sohool.—lnquire Glasgow Store, Great North Road. TO LET, in Hobson-Btreet, a Shop, with fittings, 8 large rooms; also, a small Shop with 5 rooms —H. J. Riordan, Hobßon-atrcet O MARKET GARDENERS AND OTHERS,—To Let, at a low rental, com fortable 1-roomed Houso at Avondale. with 10. noroa of good land, stabler and outbuildings.— Apply F. Hastings, corner of Pollen-street and Crummer Road, Surrey Hills. TO LET," Two-story % Warehouse, with part entrance in Lome-street—Apply to W. Shakespear, Queen-Btreet or J. Woatwood, Remuera. .. ■ ••■ TO LET, a Four-roomed Houso; colo-' nlal oven, register grate, good well.—H. Field. Richmond Road. TO BE LET, close to Mr Rollett's Store, Mount Roskill Road, two comfortable seven-roomed-Houses, on main road; rent, 17s 6d.—F. G. Ewington. Estate Agent. TO LET for two years, Large Iron Store, two floors, suitable for carpenter or general merchant; Bituatoln Albert-street (reclamation). Rent, 20j.—Apply J. R. Randerson, Auotioneer. TO LET, at Kingsland, a five-roomed House. — Apply to J. J. Pooloy, Norfolk atrcet, Ponaonby. O~L_T, at Arch Hill, North Road, a Shop and Dwelling of 5 rooms; suitable for Milliner and Draper.—V. Warren, Newton. TO BE LET OR SOLD, a large Family Residence, a large Family Residence; in a lovely position at Mount Albert—F. G. Ewington. Estate Agent . -.i,1 . ■ ; TO LET, Shop in best part of Queen-st., with two roomB; lease has 3} years to run. —H. Partington, Stlchbnry's Buildings. TO LET, Wellington-street, comfortable House of 6 rooms; American stove, re gister grato. wator;/rent, 20s.—H. Partington, Land Agent TO LET, a Shop and Residenco at the corner of Pitt and Grey streota; double window, plate glass; gaa and water laid on; every convenience. Rental, 35a per week.—J. M. Lennox. Estate Agent. TO LET, a Shop and Residence, Upper Queeh-Btroet; gas and wator laid on. Rental, 27s 6d por week.—J. M. Lennox, Estato Agent ■ TO LET, with purchasing clause, if neces sary, a Villa Residence, with large piece of ground; beautiful view; gaa, water, and every convenience.—Jaa. B. Graham, Solicitor, Shortland-street . '_ TO LET, Offices at present occupied by Victorian Mutual Asauranco Company, National Bank Buildings.—Apply Hesketh and Richmond, Solicitors. TO LET, the Large 2-Storey Building in Queen-Btreet. formerly the Queen's Head Hotel, and 2 Shops adjoining.-Apply to J. C. Secombe. ' TO LET, in Parnell, most convenient House of Ten Hooma; gas, water, and bath; Large Allotment, 70 x 2.O—W. and J. Frater, Land Agents, Queen-Btreet. O LET or FOR SALE, Handsome and Commodious Family Residence and Grounds,'pleasantly situatod on Western side of St George's Bay, Parnell. The house con tains 13 spaciouß and lofty roome, fitted and flnißhed off in a auperior manner; bathroom, conservatory, and sundry offlcee, largo stable, hay loft, carriage house, etc., etc Tho Grounds, about 2 acres in extent, are most tastefully laid out ns tennis lawn, flower garden, orchard, and kitchen garden, all in beautiful order, the trees iv full hearing. In fact, this property la replete with all the conveniences usually attached to a gentleman's reßidence, and iB cithT to Let Or for Sale. Terms very easy. Cards to view and : all information at office of _ r tffigVP Land Agent and Auctioneer. TO LET, at Mt. Eden, One Large Six roomed Villa Residence, with overy con venience, near Smith's OmnibUs Office.—Apply to Jesse^tokes, Mt. Eden Road, - ■ . TO ■■' LET, 2 new Briok Shops, well finished : gas and water laid on *, situated in Wellesley-street East.-J. B; Morpeth, No. 20, N.Z, Insurance. O LET, those Iron and Concrete Stores . situated corner of Stanley-street and Alton Road; rent moderate.—Apply to Si J. Edmonds, Custom 8-street "." TO ■ LET, Upstairs Rooms, by Queen street ; suitable for Office, Store, or Saiaple-rooms.—Apply Lewis and Simpson. m ■ O L* E . T, from Ist January, 1885, a Commodious STORE next "Herald" Office, Wynd_am-Btreet> Rent low.-Apply B GIT-OS & SONS.



For Sale. FOR SALE, a Bakery, doing a good trade in Waikato;—Apply Robert Lamb, 35, Queen-street. _____ : FOR SALE, Grocery Business, densely populated district, OJ years lease. Stock at valuation. Rent of Bliop, house, and stabling, 25s per week.—Apply AB, Stab office. OR-SALE, splendid Farm, 64 acres, all in cultivation, with largo Residence and Outbuildings; 12 miles out.—H. Partington, Stichbnry'aßuildlngs. * FOR SALE, Houso 6 Rooms, Symonds street, noar City Road: also, 7 rooms, Grey-street, and 6 Rooms, Wellington-street; easy terms.—H. Partington, Land Agent, f7*iOß SALE, an Established Business, S paying £6 per week; small capital re quired. Principals only dealt with.—Address "A .11.," Star Ofllce. FOR SALE, Splendid Volcanic Allot' ments, Valley Road, Mount Fd jn; beauti ful vlows; close to 'bus standv Only 25s wen Foot.—Apply to D. F. Evans, Auctioneer and EBtatc Agent, Quoen-street, 17I0R SALE and to Lot—Farms, Housos, ' Allotments, Shops, Rooms, Hotels, Partnerships, Butcheries, Fish. Grocery, Boarding Houses and General Businesses, -ce lt, M. Hoighton Se Co., 177,' Qiieon-streot. IriOß SALE, Counter and Fixturos and ~ Gas Fittings, — Apply Mrs Mongston, Hpb.qn-street. F OR SALE, New Carriages, First-class , Ladles' Phaeton, Dog Cart, medium-Size Delivery Cart, and Strong Station Waggon.—W and _ Basten, Coachbuilders. Wakotleld-streef FOR SALE, cheap, Quarter-Acre Sec tions, £20 each, ono milo this aideLako Takapuna, North Shore. 'Buaessix times a day. —Apply to Mr Stevens, noar Surman's Storo, Mount Eden. F~~ "OR SALE, Freehold Sections of various sines in tho choicest position in the sub urbs. Wo are propared to arrange with the purchasers and to put up Buildings on these sections on payment of a small portion of the cost; balanco on mortgage at 7 to 8 per cent- Apply to F. J. Moss & Co., Land Agonts, Short land-strcet . FOR SALEj a 24-paseenKer 'Bus, with or without Horses. To bo seen at the Union Bank 15 minutes past every hour. 1710R SALE, in Charlotto-street, New * North Rood, a comfortable four-roomed vorandah Cottage, with soullery.' Price, only £135. Only a small doposit required.—Apply to F. Hastings, comer of Pollen-street and Cruin mer Road Surrey Hille, FOR SALE, Buggies, as follows:—1 Telescope (hooded), 28lngle Seats (hooded), 1 'i'urnovor Seat; also, Waggons, Spring Carts, etc; soveral Sots of good Second-hand Buggy Harness.—Apply Thames Carriage and Dray Factory, Victorla-Btreet, FOR SALE, a bargain, Now 6-roomed House, situated 5i Vale Rood, a fow yardsjast Mount Eden Railway Bridge, fitted with Venetian blinds, register grates, copper, Yorkshire oven, wardrobe, etc.; also, sUible, workshop, f owlpen, and wooden coal-shed, and good garden, planted with fruit trees; aliot mont. CO x 120. Price, £500. Two rooms oan be added at little oxponßO. Torms car. bo arranged. —Apply W. W. Bayne, on the premises. FOR SALE, a very "desirable Villa Resi denoe, just built, on Avenuo Road, Parnell, with regi-ter grates and cooking range; water and gas laid on.—Apply to J. M. & J. Mowbray, Land Agents. Fort-street. FOR SALE, a really good Dairy Farm, 100 acres good land, well-fenced, good grass, and plenty fresh water all the year round, comfortable dwolling-houso, and numerous out buildings; all in good order; 1-mll ifrom rail way station, 15 miles from town, and will bo sola oheap.—Apply to John Soppot Land Agent, Wo. 8. Qneen-stree 3~T*IOR SALE, 200-ncre Farm, Papakura ' Valloy, .'I miles from Manurewa Station; metalled road; House and out-buildings; 60 acres In grass and fenced; good soil. Will be sold cheap and on easy terms.—Apply to Potor Oliphant. Solicitor, High-street FOR SALE, Old Potatoes, sound, fresh, picked. 7s Od por sack.—G. H. Lavora, Haynmrkot, Queen-street. "17*10 R TOSITIVE SALE, a nice little I' Farm of 10 acres, part iv grass, all fenced and an eight-roomed House upon it; 3 miles from Railway Station, and U miles from town; also, a good Farm at Whangarei, 320 aoroa. nearly all fenced in, part in good gross, and part bush, good Cottago, Outbuildings and Orchard: the shoop and cattle can either be taken at valuation or otherwise; a low price will be taken for tho lot—Apply to John Soppot, House and Land Agent No. 8, Qucon-Btreot FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, a Butchori-z Business, doing a good- cash trade, In the oontre of the city; a low prioe will be taken.— Apply to John Soppot Land Airent, No. S. 1 Queen-street : FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, A Really Nice Littlo Farm of 82. Acr«a Good Land, subdi vidad into 7 or 8 paddocks, all fonced, prin cipally tborn fences ; a 6-roomed Houso and Sheds, &0., foi 12 cows, and a aplen-ud stream of fresh water, capable of driving very power ful machinery ; also has a large frontage to tho harbour. Oily 11 miles from Queen-street Wharf, and will be sold cheap.—Apply John Soppot. Land Agont. No. 8. Queen-street TJI O R SAL E. Cottago and Freehold Aliotmont, 10 x ill, for £160. on vory easy torms, say £20 cash, balance as por arrangement; pleasantl** situated at Kingsland, oil Now North Road. • ' ■ ■■> D. F. EVANS, Land Agent. / "i ENTLE MAN'S RESIDENCE, 2 miles VJT from Auckland, containing 10 rooms, in a most healthy and picturoaquo situation; near Railway Station, and within two minutes of main road. Omnibuses passing frequently—To be sold, with 3 or 5 acres of well-laid out grounds, subdivided into paddocks, garden, und orchard. There are over 101) of tho choicest fruit trees in tho province, now heavily loden with fruit Tho properly has over 1,000 feet of road frontage, and, bought in one lot, can at any timo bo cut up and readily sold at, a handsome prolit There are stables, coach-house, and concreto cisicrn of great capacity, and every thing iv llrst-cliiss order. This properly has never before been offered for bolo. Cards to view.—W. L.Mitoho.l. Estato Agent. Coombos'B Aroado. opposite Bank of Australasia, Quoon-Bt SITE FOR VILLA RESIDENCE, extending fron Sontlnel Road back to Lawrenco-street, with a total frontage of 628 feet Tho ground is sheltered from all cold winds. The fruit troos on tho baok portion are numerous, and vory valuable, 'boing in full bearing; last year there were about two tons of apples, besides great quantities of plums, quinces, peare, &c—Apply J. H. Withoford, ShorHancbßtreet : N SALE, Ground Mortar (delivered in town or suburbs), 200 oaskß Portland Cement Plaster of Paris, Fircolay fby ton or lb). Biro Bricks, &c—R. Jenklnson, Builder. Lome street ANANAS.—IOO Bunchos in tine order ; cheap. — Davles, Bontley, and Co., 13, Coatoms-Btrcet. I •■■..■ G HEAP Houses, Shops, Cottages, Allot ments, and Farms for Sale.—F. G. Ewlog ton, Estato Agent. PLEASURE BOAT.—For Sale, a Six teen foot Pleasuro Boat (now); vory cheap.—Apply James Clare, Boatbullder. *■ TO BOOTMAKERS.—For Snle, a good Brooking Machine in good ordor; very cheap.—Apply to J. 3. Lealio. Grey-street SUBURBAN ALLOTMENTS. — For Private Sale, Eight Allotments fronting the Riohmond Avenue; prioe required, Us the foot,—Alfred Buckland. "El O R SALE .^A HOIST with 5 foot wheel. A. POTTER & Co., Cnatom Honse-atreot Weßt ATER Frontage Allotments at the Marino Parade. Ponsonby. for Sale.— Apply to H. J. Smith. Franklin Road. I-I H.P. HORIZONTAL ENGINE, II BOILER. AND LARGE ICE MAKING MACHINE. To any person requiring Machinery of the above description, these things should attract their immediate attention, the Maohinery being almost new and ot the latest improved Btyle, and complete In every respect .The prioe is much below their value.—Full particulars from CHAS. 11. OSMOND, Agent, ' 116, Queen-atreet. Auokland. ■ T.O SHIPPERS OF BUTTER onJsll.b,; 100 KEGS PRIME TARANAKI BUTTER, GABRIEL LEWIS, Auctioneer. THE NEW ZEALAND HOUSE, LAND. AND ESTATE AGENCY. HIGH-STREET, AUCKLAND. Bankers : The Bank of New Zealand. Conducted by MALCOLMSON AND DE LACY. HOUSES FOR SALE. Church-street, 4 rooms and scullery £300 Crummer Road, 7 rooms and bath-room.. .£6OO Crummer Road, rooms, allt. x ■■■!•■&,. Charlotte-strekt, 5 rooms, allt 33 x 100. .£ll6 Kingsland, 4 rooms, allotment 10 x 113 £200 Lincoln-strekt, 6 rooms, all'tm'nt 33 x 100.. £350 Mt. Eden Road, 6rooms,allotment36xllo. .£sdo Newton Road, 4 rooms, allotment 33 x 100. .£350 Napier-street, 7 rooms.allotmentee x 125. .£6JO Pollen-street, 6 rooms, allotment 36 xUO.. £350 Paknbll, 7 rooms, bath-room. allt. 6-' x 213.. £550 Pbatt-stbeet, 3 rooms, allotment 98 x 80. .£3OO Picton-btrbet, H rooms, conorete £1,200 Ponsonby Road,B rooms ---^SS Richmond Road, shop and 2 dwellings...£l,2oo Selwyn-bt.*©, Brms,bath-rm, a_t.60x158..*80- Shelly Beach Road, 6r00*_5,a1it.33x132..£i50 St. Stephen's AvENCE,7rooma.aUotmsnt..£6oo i Selwyn-strbet, 6 rooms and bath-r00m...£160 Wynyard Road. 4 rooms, &c, allt 33 x 120,.£325 ALLOTMENTS FOR SALE. Aroyle-street, 60. x 110, £310s per foot Calliope Dock, iOx 120, £3 5b „ - Mt. Eden Road*-40 x 141, £5 ■ ,y • Wallace-street, .8x221, £5 „ LEASEHOLD ALLOTMENTS in AYR and BERKBFORD STREETS, CARLTON QOR-.ROAD, Hepburn-btrket, Park Avenue, and Wel lbbley-street.- ,' i ' , ' 'LAND, FARMS, &c, c Hj Avondale—loacres, House, &c. '.. ..' _SCX Ahuroa—Bo acres Bush 8( Chevalier Point—o4 acres... ■-~,. .... :95< Hamilton. N'r—loo acs, house,f enoed,&o.„ 80( Drury, Near—2oo aores, improved, House, 5 rooms, out-houses, &o 2001 Opotiki—s acres, township .. .. .. 151 Panmore—6 acrea, main road .. .. 601 Papakura—l2l acres, improved. House, orchard, &o 10.1 And other Properties. Securities required for -200, £300, £500, ane £1.000. J - WANTED —10 to 20 acres and 10-roomet House 2 miles from Auckland; 30 to 100 acres Otahuhu or Panmure—a .well-cultivated farm good soil of about 200 acres, with houae, Sec



FOR SALE (Symonds-street), a Large . Leasehold Allotment,- «0 x 125, near the Choral Hall. Rent* only £30 per annum. This 1 allotment, owing to its position and oioae.proxi mity to Queen-atreet, is admirably situated for ' a gentleman's residenoe. Price. £150. Terms can be arranged.—Maloolmson and De Lacy, - The New Zealand House, Land, and Estate : Agency. High-street FOR SALE, a good Second-hand Harmonium, to be Sold nt a sacrifice.— . Apply W. L. Rogers, Furnishing Warehouse, ' Ponsonby Road. F~ ~OR SALE, a 15rfeet Pleasure Boat, built to order, cheap.—Chos. F. Andrews,. ; Tobacconist. Wellesley-street. - • . ' : OR SALE, Horse, Cart, and Harness; £25; 1 ton trial.—Apply Burchell Bros., ' Cogl aad Firewood Merchants, Ponsonby Road. FOR SALE, Six-roomed Cottago with every convonionco; main road, Rocky Nook. Price, £320; small deposit; tho cheapost house In tho market—Apply McKcnzie and Hooy, Rocky Nook, or Malcolmson and De Lacy, House, Land, and Estate Agency, High- Btreot FOR SALE, Goodwill of Boarding i Houae; Furnituro and Valuation if ro- ■ ' quired.—Apply for address, Star Oflico. _ fIOR SALE, in Newton Road, a 5-Roomed Houso; gas, water, and double Allotment —Apply H. Pitwood, Sunimer-atreet, Kden Terrace. . IjiOß SALE, Pleasure Boat, for rowing . or sailing, with all complete, sail, oars, ; sculls, rowlocks, boathook, anchor, Sec ; she is .; : Btrongly built, nearly new. and placed in the . i : handß of Messrs Carr, Boat-builders (bottom of ■ i Plobson-Btroet), for immediate Bale; price, £9. ;.j IJIOR SALE, an Allotment of 2 acres, ' ' double frontago.level, In rich grass; at ! Klleralle.—Apply by lettor, J. Brabazon, Mount ; i Eden, ' . ;.; FOR SALE, the 20-foot Open Boat :i Ethel. Sails and Gear; price, £13.— Apply to W. Jonkinaon, at Gee and Potter's, ~ Coachbuildera, Rutland-street [j OR SALE, Oliphant-strcet, a great ; hargaiD, a first-class Cottago of 5 Rooms,. . J very nicely finished, and every convenience; : I ; good vjew; only £65 cash, £175 can remain; only : ' a short dlstanco from Ponsonby Rood, and the j' tram line. — Apply at once to D. F. Evans, ' j Auotioneer and Estate Agent, Qucon-street .j FOR SALE, Percival Parade, off Shelly Beaoh Road, comfortable Brlok Residence - of 6 rooms, fireplace in every room .'close to ; tiio beach; allotment. i5 x 100; good view.- . Must be sold.—Apply to D. F. Evans, Auction- , I cor and Estato Agent, Queen-Btreet 1377 FOR SALE, House of 6 rooms, for £25 deposit; in Kent - street; nearly new; , provided with gas, -water, and eyery con venience : situated clobo to the tramway and the Great North Road. £350. Terms can be i arranged as above.—Apply tho New Zealand 'J Houso, Land, and Estate Agenoy, High-street FOR SALE, four prominent level Allot. ! ments at the corner of Wallace and Arfeyle streets, Ponsonby; 18 and 00 feet frontages; from £3 10s per foot. This, property commands a good, prospective value, situated in a favourite locality, olose to the Ponsonby Wharf and tram way terminus. — Apply Malcolmsod and Do Lacy, Tho New Zealand House, Land, and Eatate Agency, High-etrect ia~i f\ DEPOSIT, with small weekly : g&JL" payments, will purchase now five roomed Houso (freehold) in Freeman's Bay. city water. — C. Williamson, Estate Agent,:, High-street GENERAL COUNTRY STORE, short dlstancb from Auckland, within 5 minutes of Railway Station: good dwelling atteobed; . small rent, and nearly 0 acres in cultivation; good bakehouse, domg trade of 3 tons flour; genoral Btock about £300. This is a good busi ness in an qld established settlement; the owner wishing to retire.—W. L. Mitchell, Confidential Agent, Queen street Tenders *V-EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. KAIPARA-WAIKATO RAILWAY. , STATION-MASTER'S HOUSE AT PENROSE CONTRACT. Written Tendors for tho above Contract will bo recoived at this office until noon of THURS- - DAY, January 8.1885. They are to bo addressed to tho Hon. the Minister for Public Works, and marked outside the envelope "Tender for Sta tion-master's Houso at Penrose." Drawings, specifications, and conditions may be seen at this offlce. The lowest or'any tender not i necossarily accepted. By command. W. H. HALES, District Engineer. Public Works Office. Auckland, Decembor 18,1881, EDEN TERRACE HIGHWAY DISTRICT. ] Tendors will bo reocived at the Board's office ; until SATURDAY NEXT, at Noon, for the Breaking, Dollvoring, and; Spreading of 150 . cubic yards of 2. inch rood metal. t F. H. HEIGHWAY. * Clerk to the Board. December 18,1881. mO CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS, \ Tendors required until TUESDAY, the 23rd I inst.for tho Direction and Completion of a Shop ] and Dwelling in the New North Road. Plans, i etc, ii t Hill's Pharmacy, E*en Terrace, or T. B. J Hill, Chemist, Queen-street. - . ... I TO CARPENTERS.—Tenders required i for the Erection of two Cottages at Par- , nell. Plana to bo seen at our offlce up to Fill , DAY noxt, at 12 o'clock.—W. F. Hammond & ' Son, Architects. i t^evonport, north shore, \ wellsTbros., CARTERS, CARRIERS, &0. BRICKS, LIME, SAND. HOUSE BLOCKS, ABH. Sec BALLAST SUPPLIED, ... . "'. N.B.—Builders liberally dealt with, \f ,__j j ~ ---—-■-'" — , Railways. TW'EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. ; ;AUCKL^__sT|___Tlo|f.f | jf j CHRISTMAS DAY AND; NEW YEAR ARRANGEMENTS. On CHRISTMAS DAY Tralna run aa on . Sundays. FAREa-Saturday Return 'Tickets will be issued from any Station to any Station from 20th December, 1881, to 3rd January. 1885, both days inclusive, available for return any day up to and including sth January, 1885. DECEMBER 2iTH and 31ST.-EXCURSION TRAINS leavo Auckland at 330 p.m. for Waikato Stations. Faroe, there and back, 10s and 12s 6d. Full particulars in .posters at all | -Stations. . . l .:" :' •■ DECKMBER 21TH AND 315T.—6.20 n,n>. ex Auckland runs through to Hamilton, and re turns at 2.0 p.m. for Auckland. ' DECEMBER 2iTH AND 315T.—4.15 pm. ex Auckland runs through to Te Awamutu and* Cambridge, DECEMBER 26th, JANUARY Ist AND,2nd. —4.15 p.m. ex Auokland train is pOßtponed to 6.0 p.m., and on Deoember 26th runs through to i Te Awamutu and Cambridge. 1 DECEMBER 26th, JANUARY IST AND 2ND. > —4.45 p.m. ex Auckland for Helensville is ■ postponed to 6.0 p.m. •, . DECEMBER 26th AND JANUARY IST.— SPECIAL TRAINS leavo Waikato Stations for Racecourse and Auckland. Te Awardutu, dep., 6.20 a.m.; Cambridge. 6.20 a.m.; Ohaupo, 6.37; . Hamilton West 7.0; Ngaruawahia, 7.45; ' Huntly, 8.15; and Mercer, 8.40; Racecourse, arr. 12.15pm. .... j- j j-^ DECEMBER26TH,JAN UARY Ist and 2nd— Late Trains leavo Auckland at 11.15 p.m. for Onehunga, DECEMBER 31st.—SPECIAL TRAINS leave Auokland at 10.10 p.m. and 12.80 am. for One hunga. , . RACE TRAFFIC. '' •; DECEMBER 26th, JANUARY IST and 2nd. —Faros: Auokland, Newmarket, Mt. Eden, and Onehunga, to Racecourse Platform, 3s, in cluding Adniießion to Course; ainglc or return, irrespective of class. Tickets at la each for rail only will be issued to Members of Jockey Club and people with passes from Seoretary to. Jockey Club, but auoh Tickets will only be iaaued by Secrotary prior to day of racing. BPECIAL- TRAINS leave for Racecourse Platform. Auckland: Depart—lo am., 11 a.m„ 11.40 a.m., and every 20 minutes, or aa ro- J quired, up to 3.0 p.m.. returning at 4 p.m. and aa . required up to 5.30 p.m. Onehunga: Depart— 12.5 p.m.. 1.5 p.m., 2.5 p.m., returning, at r5.15 5 p.m. Henderson: Depart—ll.lo 0.m.; Avon . dale, 11.11 a.m.; Mount Albert, 11.46 0.m.; 0 Mount Eden, 11.40 am.. 12 3 p.m. 12.30. p.m., 0 1.20 p.m., returning at 5.30 p.m. U TRAINS CANCELLED^ December 26th. 5 January Ist and 2nd.-6,20'a.m„ 10.10 a.m., 10.50 0 a.m.. and 5,20 p.m., ex Auokland; 2.5 p.m., ex 0 Hamilton West; 11.50 a.m., ex Mercer; 11.45 0 a.m., ex Helensville; 4.42 p.m., ex Penroße; 0 4.30 p.m. and 5.10 p.m. trains, ex Onehunga. n No goods or cattle "on December 26th, January jj • • - ..at and 2nd. _, \J J. j: 0 -, O. HUDSON. 5 Di.trict Traffic Manager. ■- t «■ ; ' Gazette iv Bankrnjitcy. J N B AN, KR U P T 0 Y. „ IN THE COURT OF BANKRUPTCY JJ HOLDEN AT AUCKLAND. 2 In tho matter of " The Bankruptcy Act 1883.'' and of the Bankraptdy of Isaac Broad, of in Auckland, in the Provincial District of Auok -10 land, Watchmaker, a Bankrupt 10 notice is heheby sirt M_ffi?,Sr^7v nrtS. tioned Court has appointed THURSDAY, the 0 _&d day of January, 1885, at the hour of c even o'clock in the forenoon, or as soon thereafter as a Counsel can bo heard, to hear the application of d t_Te J-tovenamcd Isaac Broad tor an order of a dlacharge under the provisions of the said Act ? Dsrtedthis 18t_ day of December, 1884. _ WHITAKER & RUSSELL, •** - - . Solicitors for the Dsbtor.



I Public iVotlccs. '" ■jvfdTicE to "gumdigger;s. Any' Persons ouhd TRESPASSING on my Land, situated n Matakohe and Omaru Parishes, for GUMDIGGING OR ANY OTHER PURPOSE, wiU be prosecuted; BU BRETT. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, corner of Wellealov and Albert streets. — Evangelistic Service THIS (Thursday) EVENING, at 7.30. All are invited. Recent arrivals cordially invited. ; jL^r^r- Tjixcursion to JSS^AtfAi J_U WATWERA.-The 8.8. jgJogfmMMM*''i tt-'t* will leave.Queen ■^^^pH^gP'street Wharf on Saturday, ■ "" December 20th, at 2 p.m., re turning from Waiwera on Monday, at 7 a.m. Singlo fare, 7s 6d-. return, 12s 6d.—Northern Steamship Co. (Limited). _AxS_. . THE NEW ZEALAND A SHH?PING COMPANY'S LOCH FERGUS, FROM LONDON. Alt Claims and Accounts againet the above named vessel, in respect ot her inward cargo, must be rendered, in triplicate, at the office of the undersigned on or before the twentieth instant, at 10 am., otherwise thoy cannot be recognised. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED)! Agents. ri ho Xa L ao'ciET y. The First Concert of tlio Season, consisting of Handol's "MoßSiah," will be given on TUES DAY, December 23rd, in the Choral Hall. Thoro will be Full Rehearsal, on MONDAY EVENING, Dccembb'r 22nd, at which the pre sence of all performing members is requested. Honorary Members whbse subscriptions are still in arrear can receive thoir tickets in ex change for thoir subscription atthe offlce of the Secretary, between twelve and one o'clock on Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday next MILLIGAN HOGG. Hon. Sec City Chambers, Vulcan Lane. - ; TDILLIARD TOURNAMENT. . «3 G_VEN~_.WAY. A FREE TOURNAMENT will take place in DUNN'S BILLIARD SALOON, On Queen-street Wharf. NOTHING TO PAY-^£3 GIVEN AWAY IN PRIZES. TO COMMENCE NEXT SATURDAY. pHEAP AND' GOOD CUTLERY. THOMAS-SAMUEL, IMPORTER OF CUTLERY, * if'i Has just received a Large Supply of all kinds of TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY, consisting of— - Lockwood's and Johnson's Best Ivory and Bone Table and Dessert Knives Superior Pocket Knives, Scissors, and Razors Table Knives and Forks in Cases, suitable for Wedding and Complimentary Presents ALSO, ELECTRO-PLATEDWARE- Tea and Coffee Sets, Teapots, 'Oruets, Potosi and Siberian Silver Forks and Spoons, specially Cheap, and good value. GREAT BARGAINS. THOMAS SAMUEL, 108, Quben-steeet, Next Mr Wcstpfahl's. Bootmaker. TjIRUIT ! FRUIT!! FRUIT!!! APPLES AND CHERRIES FOR SALE. QUANTITIES TO SUIT. : NORTH NSEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION, 69, Queen-street. BUTCHER AND CO., '. Fort-st. and Queen st, Whabf, STEVEDORES, RECEIVING AND FORWARDING AGENTS. WOOL STORED AUD' DUMPED BC_ BftIFMENT. BALLAST SUPPLIED. UCKLAND CUP AND STEEPLE CHASE. . 1W TiCKETe remaining. By request Eureka's Company on the aboye Evouts will be kept open until SATURDAY, 20th December. _^________ AGENTS having Books in A. Weilesley's Consultation *.rill please send In their re turns on or before Saturday, 20th inst, and any one requiring tickets please apply at'once. IT is stated that A BIRD IN THE HAND is worth TWO IN THE BUSH; no doubt it ia to the BIRD-CATCHER, but not so to tho unluoky bird, which, after being caught is usually TAKEN IN; but not so with thoso who have suits of Munro and Milligan, Hobson-strcet aa thty can, by foregoing tho Sper cent allowed for cash, have, them on the Deferred Payment System, when they are thoroughly tested before they are paid for. ALENDAR for 1885, at Hew's, in Victoria-street Every purchaser of lib. Tea is presente- with a handßome Calendar for 1885. ' "■'' '"'" CALL for Wolfe's Schnapps, and take no other. STi PETER'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, SURREY HILLS. This Church is to be OPENED on SUNDAY, 21st DECEMBER, when DIVINE SERVICE will be conducted at I 11 a.m.—Rev. D. W. Runciman A 3 p.m.—Rev. R. F. Macnicol i | 7 p^m.—Rev. R, Bomsieraillk Special Collections at each Service in aid of the Building Fund. A Sunday-school will be Opened on the fol lowing Sunday, at 3 o'clook p,m.. ~ | •KTOTICE OF REMOVAL.I Owing to tho great increase in their Business, ] Madame and mdIIs.PELTZER recently from . Paris, have Removed tlieir French Dressmaking Establishment from Karangahape Road to larger and moro centrally-situated Premises, 30, Wakefleld-street Dresses mode In the Latoet Parisian Style, from Twelve Shillings and upwards. __. "VTOTICE OF INTENDED REMOVAL. Mr EWINGTON, Estate Agent, begs respect fully to intimate that on the 20th Instant be will Remove to more convenient Offices on the ground floor in Coombos's Arcado, Queen-streot, opposite the foot of Wyndham-strset, and nearly opposito tho place where he has carried on bueineßS for ovor 18 yeara. "- A CTIONS Speak Louder than Words,' __3L and if you wish to proye your affection for one you love, by giving a Christmas Present, do not foil to visit the Drapery Establishment recently opened by W. P. OGILVIH*, when 1 some of the most pleasing, and at .the same; time useful, Christmas Presents are to be seen. j" j| "** -JVict oria ho.u,se, | YICTORIA-STRBET WEBT. THE doctors recommend Wolfe's Schnapps. \T • ° T l c f* The Partnership hitherto existing between MoKinlay and Burns, Coal and Firewood Dealers. Ponsonby Road, has this day been dissolved by mutual consent All debts due by or [to the late firm to be settled by the under signed, who witti many thanks for past favors begs to state tirat the business will be carried onaslformerly. .4^^. MoK INLAY. -'¥ Auokland. December 15,1834. -■■.' ONE story is good until another is told, and nowhere in Auokland oan you obtain the same valuo for your money as at Rew's General Grocery and Provision Stores, Victoria^ A*~i A T0 £10,000 LENT on Building 3&JL" 800.etyprinolpleB.or on other terms to auit borrowers. Allotments bought and Houses built on; WeoWy= Payment?. System; Mortgages and Loans negotiated., See List of Prdporfleafor Sale on first page. Six per cent allowed on money deposited for investment— -C: Willamson, Land, Estate,, and Financial Agent and Valuer, High-street, Auckland."'"'" HAVING disposed of my^oach business at "North Shore, I have a few very- Superior Hbrsos left for .Sale.—Apply to F- J. Qmck. Devonport, North Shore, ■ • ' \ LL PEOPLE who reside in hot climates are rrlore^or less troubled with liver and stomach '-disorders. Special .-Tincture of Podophyllum-rarely falls to remove tham. Try it. Price, Is.—C. W. Goodspp, London Arcade, Solo Agent for Auckland, j j * f" DISEASE — SMALLPOX, FEVERS, Etc.—All persona wishing to keep from those horrible diseases should at once procure a packet of WARNOCK'S celebrated DISINFEC TANT, as ''Prevention is better than Cure."— Sold by al' Storekeepers, Chemists, etc., 9d the Packet ■; % -~y- \ '-. I \ , \ | LOOD COOLER is now;sold at..ail Hotels. It is the .best morning pick-me up ever known. It instantly removes Nausea and Headache, '=,>.<' . . ELIEF from Cough In TeniMinutes.V BBAiU-AND'S CHERRY" I»EOTO_A_. Price, 38 6d and 4s 6d.—F. O. Sharland, opposite th Post-offloe, 1 *'-, I I . DR ARNOLD'S PENNY - ROYAI AND STEEL PILLS.—The most pophlai medicine of the day. Price, 2b 6d c bo__—Colo nial Agent, ff. a. EIHABiAND, opposita the Post offloe - * ' _f • '• _ -•* \ ' *.»*Sg 5 ~~r ~~M "Ts! All children Buffer from them. . >,_• If suspected, ask for the Certain Cure;!. ,_- SHAHLAND'S WORM POWDERS. lsjaoKgl. Apothecaries' Hal oppoaite Post-offloe. g TOOTHACHE CUREtHTnstaptanißOM ' Re-ef-ODONTALGIC-rM fi_« F.qBgARL-JnX'-oppo-tePMt^---' T>OSELINE joe (traa HAIR --Thisele- A\> gant preparation oompiet—y* eclipses every artible of a isimilar kind now before the. public. Prico.; Is 6d a bol_t_-______r_. Apothecaries. 1--!!. - ' - v T> AT 81 RATBi; RATS!—TJee XV :SB_o_-_ND'S PHOSPHOIt paste;' ■ Bats eat tt greedily, and die.' no smell. ■ "«^ Price, One Shilling a Bottle, g. O. SHARLAND, opposita Post-fßoc. n\yrA'3NETIC HEALING.%O Uitm* JVI Stephen, trie Celebrated Amstraliaii Healer), receives Patients at his Booms. Overt Lodge, Symonds-Bt (near St Andrew's Church), daily from 10 till 1. and 2 till 5. . ;: ..*.-,'. £00 Testimonials Exhibited.



MONEY TO LEND at current rates of interest Lalahley and Jackson, Queen "VTIGHT BOIL CONTRACT; The Fourth Quarter for 1831 being now due Prompt Payment jb requested. Any person in arrears on December 31st will have no further service until arrears are _naid. - SAML. WHITE. Contractor. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS! CHRIST MAS PRESENTS!—Large stookofnovel ties in Gents' Ties, Scarves, Braces, Silk Handkerchiefs,_&c„ See. ; suitable for presenta tion.—J. W. Shackelford, Hatter and Mercer, 80, Victoria-street (5 doors above Albert-street). THERE is no calculating what the human frame can bear, fortified by the celebrated Wolfe's Schnapps. 70" ° t r c - c. All persons having Claims against the firm of 1 Mcßa, McKenzle, and Co., bueh contractors at Hokianga and Otamaia. are requested to furnish : a .me to James Mcßa, Helensville, before the Ist ! January, 1885. NOTICE. — Impounded in tbe Mount Eden Public Pound on the 16th day of ' December, 1881, by the Ranger, One Chestnut Mare, white stroke down face, small piece of white on front feet, and off hind foot white. H not released before the 30th day of December, 1884, will be sold at 12 noon to defray expenses. —A. Crockett, Poundkceper. ■ ■ ICTOTICETO BOATMEN ANDOTHERS. .__! —Anyone taking Shingles, Sand, Sec, .from Ponui Island will be prosecuted.— i Chamberlin THE ORATORIO - "Messiah " will be per formed in Beresford-street Church on 'Christmas Day. Rehearsal for Orchestra, Chorus and Soil, on Friday, 10th inst, at 7.30. !j O. G. T. HALL, ONEHUNGA. i The abbvo Hall will be RE-OPENED on : FRIDAY, December 19. 1884, with a GRAND CONCERT. The programme will conslßt of Vocal and Instrumental Music and Recita tions. The Onehunga Brass Band has kindly , consented to perform. Prices of admission: 2s and Is. To commenci! at 8 o'clock. GRAND XMAS PAIR, LORNE-STREET HALL. i FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, MONDAY, DECEMBER 22. Pbooramme TO MORROW (Friday, Decem ...'.'- bbk'l9): CAT SHOW. - ___ME_I_HT EXHrBITOOK OF PANORAMA OF THE WORLD AT 8 P.M. : ' ' , Doors open at l p.m. ' MUSIC, DANCING. AND OTHER ATTRAC TIONS. N.B. — Cats entered (and their names are legion) must muster at the Hall To-morrow at 11 a-m. ....... |J :. O T I C E. I have Jars of every description for Beer or Spirits, just the thing for Picnic parties-; also, : Charcoal Filters, Jelly and' Pickle Jars (all sizes). : ' " ■ GEO. BOYD, ■. ■ -■■ Newton Pottery. Thibphokk : No. 267. tf»Opr/V TO £1,000 TO LEND on 3&/_'o" good freehold securities. — - Apply, to C. F. E. Klsalthg, No. 4, Scherffa Butldiagß, Fort-street XMAS DOLLS I PRESENTS l-Cards, Novelties. New Muslo, just opened, per Coptic To be seen nowhere else.—J. Richard son. Victoria Arcade. Victoriaatreet - pHEAP TIMBER! CHEAP TIMBER! FOR IMMEDIATE SALE (prior to stock taking), JOB LOTS FOR BUILDING PURPOSES, Fowl-houses, Fencing, &C. - FIREWOOD AND SLABS. Special advantages to buyers for the present , month only. , NEW ZEALAND TIMBER COMPANY (Ld.) ' Ocstomb-Strebt West. ■'- OIL AND* WATER-COLOUR PAINTING. MR I BALL will resume! his Lessons in the above arts after the Christnias Holidays. Terms at Mr Leech's; or of Mr Ball, Mount Roskill Road. ,-...' . ■■■.; .-,. . VXT A R D R O B E S. Wardrobos In rich Mottled Kauri and Sydney Cedar, with Silvered Plate Glass Fronts, are selling, for this month only, at one-quarter off the usual price. - •-■ ■■-.-■ , They are carefully made by first-class work men, and will be carefully delivered.! ;•'.*..« ■■-■ ■: W.NORRIE, ______ Top of Sliortland-«treet A UCKLAND TIMBER COMPANY •?:.;•.'! ../."CtflM___o| j '..;*"; T'f , ABB KOW SELLING C H E A P LIN E S TIMB E R pußyiotisTo STOCK TAKING. VITALISE your enfeebled system, and live-' there Ib hoalth and strength in every bottle of Wolfe's Schnapps. - - .' ■ - ' - MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE - COMPANY.! Established 1824. .. CHIEF OFFICES: 98, King-street, Manchester. '■'•' - i , 96, Cheapside, London. ; -': * > . "'"' AGENT-f-roß' New Zealand: Messrs W. MoARTHUR & CO., AUCKLAND. Tho undersigned IS prepared to accept Risks at lowest current rates. -» _U1 losses promptly settled in the colony, i . FREDERICK NUTTER.. . . General Manager, 35, Insurance BuildlnKs. Auckland. TO VISITORS.—If you wish to study economy and comfort, you mar obtain two Furnished Rooms during tho Christmas.— Apply Stab Office. ~:. ; R W. A. DUGLEBY, M.R.1.8.A., AHCHtTHfJT, &c. , Offices: No. 7, Exchange Chambers, Queen street •vr o.;"':'"'x; v;' "i.' . :.c'J".' c. All Accounts due by thelate William Tcnnant, Upper Queen-street are requested to be sent in within one month for liquidation. All Accounts owing to tho Estate, unless settled on or before January 21, 1.85, will .be handed to a solicitor tor recovery. -..'.■•■■• th-:- ': ;■'•'''■ ONEHUNGA. — Notice. — Mr Francis Norris is authorised to oollect funds on behalf of the Auckland Scripture Gift Associa tion.—Ales-1. Thome, Hon; Sec; * ■"'''*■; ; - ■ ' " "' ' " " ''■ ■ b ■ gag Lost and Found A-__ . r . . o^. : -^ ;■ ;. ■.■; X OST, from my placel at Mount Albert ■*-* sometime during the last 3 weeks, a l_cg< Tortoise,—Anyone returning-the same to mt will be rewarded, and any person retaining i after this notice will be prosecuted. ~., ■~ „.R.C. GREENWOOD, Auß-land.:Deoember 16.1881. ~',i ..... .- : LOST; grand' chance-of- securing First class Villa Sites (volcanic), on Main Koac (beat drive out of Auokland),., if you negleci Auction Sale Tuesday noxt, Mercantile Bale rooms. •.'•" '':' '* '■ ." ' -";'''•' "'" ' '■"•' ■ ' -•■'•'• ,: T OST. or Stolen, ;from cutter Lily, t ,J_J ', green-and-black painted Dingy,'light coloured top inside. J-A reward on -retarnin. suneti the Captain of the Lily, or J.W. Can and .Sons, Boatbnilders. Custom s-Btreet West EO_'lV from Newton Road, Saddle Horse red. roan,, branded HR on off should nt hind feet white.—Anyone returning Same to W Scott will be rewarded. ■ "■-"-■ -:w -*1 =.■ _00 REWARD will be paid to'anyom ' 3&rw.,' giving such Information as shall leoi to the conviction of the larrikins who hay stolen tho flowers from the garden of Mr Somor ville, Campsie Glen, Symonds-street. , i ;"I^;;\?',v;'"_'aiCstton_^!'*^ TOMORROW. '. ;- l PRODUCE SALE. I WATCHES AND JEWELLERY. ! ~\ W. DOWDEN i- * A7TLL sell by auction at the Exchang ''TT M Mart, Queen-street, to-morrow (Friday atll o'clock, , ( j ; Potatoes, Cheese. Onions.. • ; Corned Beef and Pork "* Bacon, Hams, Tea, Sugar Oatmeal, Bran, Chaff i Oats, Wheat, Maize F /-"*; Also, at 12 o'clock, ' Assortment of First-class Watches an K. '• , —iJawejlery ' - i- - ,% Olott&feFaEqy Goods, fee. ' ~S, OOCJmAKK.I . .JAMES DAO& I" TUESDAY, feIipEMBER 23. PIANOFORTE; VIOLINCELLO, CARPETS, PICTURES,^ HOUSEHOLD FUROTTURfe"f U THE Subscribers will Sell at thei Rooms, Queen-street, oh Tuesday, 2_d mit '* at 110 clock, y \ - £<■ y By Order of the Exeentors in an Estate, Fl__Mf6_TE. Violincello, Brussels Gai pets, Handsome Dinner and Desaei . Services, Pictures.-Tables, Austria Bent Chairs, Ornaments, China, Ou; ' tains. Mirrors, Marble-top Washstas ' ■'■; and.Dressing Table. Bed Linen, Ctotl J ,;;ing.&c,, .A -, ••:.. ---' SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers, ;-- : ■ ».-".,b;..'.>*..^ **■ '. ..■. ■...' j-.,. ~



TO-MORROW at 11 o'clock a.m. , [1 [ MARKET DAY. » - ] ARTHUR'S POULTRY. PRODUC% J_RU_T. | AND GROCERY AUCTION _____-Ti " A R T H US MA R _."* The Sale next woek and the wook following.will be held on WEDNESDAY, \ POULTRY DEPARTMENT., -.'■'. Christmas Tuskeys, Fowls, Geese, Ducks, Rab bits, Guinea Pigs, Small Pigs, Canaries, Fanoyßirds - :i'.'": ■ -, ", CreveCoeur Fowls J ftom Imported Stock Black Hamburg Fowls f ~';,-_■ Silver Hamburgs; Prize Birds at last Show 1 PairPlymouthßockß(lmpo9toilfromAmerlca| , Well-bred Game F0w15..,.. ' ' 1, Houdau Spanish Eggs ;' '■' _■■ . „', _-~-._. 1..4" _ Well-made Hydro Incubator*. Christie a principle j_ Washing Boiler, Wringer, &c. : Assorted Flowering Plants, PRODUCE. FRUIT, AND GROCERY DEPARTMENT. -..-:• -■''■" Table Potatoes (well aseortod). Omonß, Cab bages, Peas, Boons. Herbs. Rhubarb, Christy mas Hams, Bacon, Sec, Good Cheese. Salt Butter, Lard, Flour, Bran, Sharps, Chair- Wheat, 30 sacks Good' Crushed Oats , JfRUKT. — Cherries, Gooseberries, Lemons.: Plumsi Apples GROCERIKS.-Chrißtinas Fruits, Raiefcs, tec., ! Biscuits, Lollies. Confectionery, Sugar*, iet* Coffee, Pickles. Sauce, Vinegar Salic Privately, at AUCTION PRICIS (Furnituro Department).. i Christmas Presents-A Good Collection Pianos, >; New and Second hand Household S urnltora and Effeots in great variety, Paintings, Pre tures. Glass and Earthenware-, Mirrors. ■ Plated ware. ; ~ ..*.- . : . ■•■■ ;",,,/ MONDAY, DECEMBER 22.. **. CHRISTMAS WEEK f GREAT CHRISTMAS SALE. || UNREDEEMED PLEDGES. , JEWELLERY, CLOTHING, WATCHES, i; &Ci &0, &0, ; THE undersigned has been favoured witb J Instructions from Messrs Bloom Se Koeainjr 1. to aell at hiß Mart Queen-street, on Monday noxt, 22nd instant, at, 11 o'olock, .' , the Whole of the unredeemed- PLKDGES from the Newtonand Victoria Pawl*. Offices ot WeUeß-ej_and Victoria streets, viz.:— . j NEWTON PAWN OFFICE.—SB9I, Desk; . ' «u22. Chain; 6UI, Gold Rings; 7093,3 Horse Hair..; Chairs; 7091, Round Table; 1317, Quari*. . ! Brooch; 1601, O.F.S. Watch; 1523, Diamond Ring; 1510, Gun; 1513 S.H.L. Watch; 156J, 3EW. Watch; 1581, Quartz Earrings;.lar. S.H.G. Watch; 1603. B_LW. Watch) 1608.2 Vols. All Round the World; 1610, Gold Brood * Earrings, and Ring; 1623. locket, Chain, etc.: > 16.13, S_I.W. Watch; 1651; O.F.S.L. Watch ; g 1676, Clock; 1681. O.P.S.L, Watch; I6&>, Mam Brooch; 1686, Diamond Brooch; 1686, Necklace _ and Gold Earrings; 1657,G0ld M Albert J lmt- m O.F.S.L. Watch: 1720, O.F. Gold Repeater Watch; 1729. S.H.G.L. Watch; 1762, Looket. Chain, and Diamond Ring; 1763, Gold HunUlig.' Watch; 1772. Gold Albert; 1777, Sewing_Maj g ohlno; 1783, Set Studs; 1701, Gold .Cross, Chain :■ and Studs; 1797. O.F.S. Watch and Chain; ISffi | i ;a H.L; Watch and Chain; 1820, 0.F.5.-Watch; ;: 9,Masonio Apron; &e.,&0,,&c- ____ _|a# VICTORIA PAWN 01TIOK.-1575, GSIT-- H.L. Watch; 1815. O.F.S.L. Watch; ISSB, „2 § Gold Brooches; 1879, Gold O.F. Watch; 1022... O.F.S.L Watch ; 1969, Hand Sewing _tacnine;f '>-■ 1982, S.H.L. Watch; 1983, Gold Brooch and Ring; 1993, D.B.* Fowling Piece; 2000,- GoM t _ Albert; 2027, Aneroid Barometer; 20.5, aol<v.. H.L. Watch and Chain (Rotherham, centre - seconds, independent action); 2051, J ,d»»-n -_~; Silver Spoons in case; 2101. O.F.S.L. Watch and Chain; 2103; Large Volume Ausiralasia: 1673. splendid collection of Mounted Ferns, ana ; New Zealand Views (very handsome), Sec, Sec ; ■; also, about 200 paroels'of Clothing, comprising i. Men's Suits of Clothes, -Men's and Women« Underolothing.- Blankets, Sheets, &c., Sec, all • good, clean, and useful articles. Dealers in Second Hand Goods are- respectfully requested-.--., to attend and secure bargains. . . " "; R. ARTHUR, ~_ :' '. Auctioneer, • . " TO-MORROW, THE /HAY MARBLE-, 1 FOlt SALE, at tho-Haymarket, to-mor- ■ . row "(Friday), 200 SACKS GOOD FEED OATS'•'. ; :;y - 700 sacks First-class East Coa-jt Maine t S tons Oaten Chaff. ~ ■-._'.. ■ ALFRED BCG___\Nl>. J ■', TO-MORROW, at 11 o'Cloch. : f<\ EDWARD LEYDON "S% WILIi Sbll by Auction, at 'VThe Auck-;. : landSale : ro6ms,"Durham-st East, is .A LARGE "QUANTITY OF MEN'S,.:' YOUTHS', AND BOYS' CLOTHING. Shirts, i Socks. Rugs. HP. Tea Coffee Services,; ; - Butter Coolors, Cutlery. Clocks, ° Watches, ii* Jewellery, Oleographs, Flowerstands,-Accor-^ dians, etc.eto. Also, a large quantity of snperlprf;-^ Household Furnituro. removed to Martfor con venience of sale, . ' Note the Address— EDWARD LEYDON," Durham-street East. ■';•'■ I_—____;—l2—__*■—: — ——__- ____r-i.-.' TO-MORROW, AT SIBBIN'S MART, Ai 11 O'C-OOK. - ..——■; . biss@! 3 CASES HAMS AND BACON ■-..".,.' 100 bugs; Maize :'• 100 bags Oats-' 50 bags Fowl Wheat 6 tona Flour . . 00 boxes New Ten, upset prico loa'dd ~ Southern Chccae, upset price id SO Yovng Geesfe ' Groceries, Sundries, &o. • GEORGE BIBBIN, Auctiouoor. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23." " T MESSRS RICHARDSON Se CRAWLEY HAVE been favoured with instructions from the Rev: Humphrey Davis, who is ■'{ .;. Jpaving the colony, to'sell by "public, auction, ~ on his premises, Emily Place, Shortland-street,'' on tho above date, - " THE WHOLE OF HIS - HOUSEHOLD -.. , FURNITURE AND EFFKCTH, ' ConsiflUng:' HALL: Quantity Linoleum, Chairs. - * DRAWING - ROOM: Quantity Matting, Whamot, Largo Bookcase, Wicker Easy Chairs.w Lady's Easy Chair, and other Qisirs. __».(_»# OfllceTabloooveredwilhleather,.Small Oral.| Table and other Tables, Ornaments, Curtains^ &c, &c. '*• DINING-ROOM: Large Table, Easy and' . otlior Chairs, Clieffonier, &c, &c. : .:■ BEDROOMS: "Iron Bedsteads, Bedding.' Washstands and fittings. Sofas, Towel Horses,/" Mirrors, Four Chests Drawers. Cradle,. Twoj-J Child's Cots, Clothes Baskets, Elghfestretoheraf [ t and Bedding,Eightother Washßtahds and_lt-,. : i tlnga. Druggets,. Carpets, quantity. otLinoleumy' 1 Handsome Dinner Service, Tea Service', quoh- '.'•■'■ "' tity crockery,' Dinner Waggpn, Butcher's Trayi I Wood, Wash, and Zinc Tubs; Meat Safe_Pate»"ti' i Mangle and Wringer, Plate Basket, Cutlery. Pair Scales and Weights. Water Cans, several ■: Cocoa and other Mats,' Two Barrows, quantity j Garden Tools, and other I**urnituro too nurnci ous to mention. The wbOloof tho above In first class order and canditiou. ; ■:'-.: Goods on view morning of Bale. ■ Sale at 11 o'clock. M RICHARDSON & CRAWLEY, 1 Auctioneers, 81, Queen-street. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, at 11 a.m. - .TV R. RANDERSON Wllili sell by public auction, at Mer . c_atUe : SaleTßoor_u3, MoroantlleChahi- bora (next Bank of Now Zealand), . PIANOB, HARMONIUMS; ORGANS -and General Furniture, consisting of Chests of. DrawerSj_Cheffoniers, Tables, Chairs,-Fenderßv' Clocks, Picturos and other Horißehold Furni . tore. Also—Saws. .Files, aiid other Carpenters' Tools, Photographer's Camera, Gold Keyless" Watch, Gold Ring set with stones, Box of Oil Colours, Book of * Photographs, Tasmaniaa Views. . . •-' - -•--■•■! ;■■ , -T TIJES^YiDECEM-PR?^^--^ At Twelve o'Clock Noon. . . MOUNT ALBERT. * * GRAND SUBURBAN RESIDENCE. SPLENDID BUILDING SITES. ** Jo R. RANDERSON ' HAS yeceived Jnstrnctionß from.Mr. ,"VV r.; \ A/Turk to soil by puhlic'auctlon1 oh,-_ie; above date at Mercantile Hale Rooms, > . ■ ' A. COMMODIOU-1 FA_tILY RESIDENCJS, conalsting ot 10 Rooms, including bath-room, with detached Wash-house!, Two-stall Stable and Buggy-House (the latter to be built), to- ' gether with Two A ores of choice Volcanic Soi L ": all fenced and to grass, commanding splendid view of the upper reachea and the harbour, ai d. WaJtakerei itangce. Omnibuses pass tre> quently, and within three minutes or railway station. ' , , , Terms: £100 cash; balance can remain at purchaser's option at terms to be announced at theeale. ,-;:;.,;.-.;-.'-,'• . -*'-:- ''--'- ' Also, as Instructed by Mr Noah Wood, ; SEVERAL; FHUHC-CLASS VILLA RESI DENCE SITES, adjoining the railway cro«Bin_t (Mount Albert side). ' The land is well-sheltoridg - and the allotments are of very great depth* and; front the New North -Roid; 1 Continuous com munication with the city by omnibus at A mini* mum fare of sixpence. No prohibitive reserve will be placed on,the -sections, which willba sold on easy terms, viz : One-third cash, and balance at seven per cent for three years, or five per oent discount for cash. * ' :' SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, ::. At 2.30 o'clock. J. H. HAMERV "-* WILL SELL on the above date, at his Auction Mart, Karangahap. Rood, '< " -,ENG r4SH FURNITURE; conaistiiist of- , Oval Tables, Draught Tttbl-_, ; Whatiioi*.' 1 Gipsy Tabloi. Oval and Square,: Thus, *c. POranib'Ulators, Sewih'iy Machines;' Tiicyclfc1 se«ond;band.Clothing. &c. ....... - Oats, Fowl Wheat, Flour 1 Fowls, Ducks, &o. . ..-., ,' ,- Continued on J'ourm Page.