THE SIX DAYS' WALKING MATCH.

Yostoi-day's Roeord,

At four o'clock on Wednesday afternoon Edwards had covered '2:V2 miles and a laps, and tho aggregate of his three antagonists was 221 miles 17 lap?. At midnight, when J. Hendry relieved liis brother Arthur, the score had risen to 332 miles for Edwards, and forthecombinedpedsto 825 miles 22 laps. A. Hendry's score for his last 24 hours was 83 miles 25 laps, and for his first 24 hours 80 miles 13 laps, or a grand total of 170 miles 0 laps fur his two .spells. The scores at 4 a.m. yesterday were: Combined, 343 miles 12 laps ; Edwards, 333 miles 16 laps. Edwards returned to the track at 3.2G a.m., after n rest of over three hours. Hendry, with the exception of a few short spells and tho usual adjournments for meals, kept on till 3.38 yesterday afternoon, and then re tired until 7.10 p.m. Edwards, in the meantime, held on his course till 4.27 p.m., when he had brought the scores even again, and he then wont off till 7 p.m. llondry retired at 8.10, and came on a<(aiii at i).T>. Edwards returned at 9.35, and frequent spurts took place. Hendry re tired at 10.5, and returned at 10.20. Edwards completed his 400 miles at 11.5, and tit 11.40 Edwards went oil', with 402 miles to his credit. J. Hendry held on till midnight, and spurted well on the last two miles. He retired with a record of 75 miles !i laps, whilo his previous record was 73 miles 11 laps. The scores then stood— Edwards, 402 miles ; combined, 400 miles _1 laps. Huekstep started on his last spell at midnight at a good swinging pace, and Edwards soon joined him. Huekstep retired at 2.30, and came on again at 2.40. Edwards went off at 4.15. 'flio score then stood nt 418 miles. He returned at 5.5. Huckatep retired at C.45, and returned at 7.5. He again re tired at 8.30, and resumed at 5.55. Edwards then had his breakfast, but did not retire, but ate it on tho track. Huckstep then rotired, and returned at 11.35, when at that time he had brought the scoro to 440 miles 17 laps. Edwards returned ten minutes later. His score stood at 443 miles 13 laps. Edwards retired at 1.53 and Huekstep a few minutes later. Tho house was completely packed from seven until midnight. Edwards generally retired for threo hours at midnight _nd goes to his hotel, but finding the local pods, too strong, he was obligod to walk all night. To-night nt tho finish all the men »vill bo walking. At 3 o'clock tho scoro «tood as follows :—Edwards, 44S miles 10 Inps ; combined, 445 miles 20 laps.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 1884

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A Boor.Dixo Womax.—Tho barbarities of tho ducking stool for the euro of scalding women though abolished by law, are now oftentimes urac—9od by a kind of social barbarity none the I_~ roprohoi_lble. Women scold only when they aro ill. Instead of blaming them, we should presoribo Hop BHlcra. Tho entiro systoin will undergo a genial, pleasant change. Tho nerves will bo quieted, and acerbity of word and thought will glvo place to amiability and affection. IleultJiy women do not scold or frot. Road.



Amusements. m H E A T R E ROYAL THE LAST DAY ! THE LAST DAY !! ORBAT SENSATIONAL WALKING CONTEST, WM. l/DWARDS M. IL.D\YrARI)S Versus HHNDBY BROS. AND It. HUCKSTER THB GRAND FINISH TONIGHT. ALL THE COMPETITORS WILL BE OX THE TRACK TO-NIGHT. WILL THE COMBINED EFFORTS OF HENDRY BROS. AND HUCKSTEP DEFEAT THE CHAMPION* ? t DESPERATE STRUGGLE. TREMENDOUS APPLAUSE. TERRIFIC SPURTING, -DO NOT FAIL TO SEE THE FINISH OF THK GKEATEBT RACK WHICH HAS EVER TAKEN PI-ACE IN THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE. ■Owing to tho enormous attendance) that will t>e sure to flee the finish of thla novel contest, the Bt«ge will be used and comfortably uoated. Ladleß and others wishing to avoid tho crush would do well to attend in tho afternoon. Admission:—Dress Clrolo. 2b; Pit and Stalls, la. Theatre Royal, monday next. Monday next, grand farewell benefit, TEMPERED TO WILLIAM EDWARDS BY MA3JT OF THE LEADING CITIZENS AND ATHLETES OF AUCKLAND. For full particulars sco Monday's Star, A LL ACCOUNTS against the Walking Contest must be sent in at once to tho Manager, J. C. SEYMOUR. N ENTERTAINMENT in connection with the Graiton Hoad Band of Hopo will bo hold in the Weslcyan School-room, Grafton Koad, on THURSDAY EVENING next, January 10th, consisting of songs, recita tions kc., by the members, also a reading (original on "Dlonysius and his Votaries.' by betlcei.t7.3omn. AamWg^O^. tt JJITED TEMPERANCE SOCIETIES DEMONSTRATION. Tho Combined Temporanco Societies have mush pleasure in announcing tho above, to take place on TUESDAY, JANUARY 29th, 1884, In tho AUCKLAND DOMAIN, The Preliminary Programmocomprlses a Pro oesslonal March; Moetings, Amusements, Sec, tn Domain, and a Social Gathering in the Theatre Royal in tho evening. Full particulars in future advertisement Communications addressed to tho Chairman or ' Secretary will receive prompt attention. C. G. HILL, Chairman. H. ROTHEBHAM, Secretary, —— ' ■ " Aquatics. A UCKLAND ANNUAL REGATTA, TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 1884. PROGRAMME. CHAMPION TRADING RACE, for Vessels 60 tonß register and upwards (any rig), ex cepting Cutters, and that have beon re- Klstored or licensed prior to the Ist January, 1884—1st prize, £150, Champion Flag and Cun; 2nd prize, «50; 3rd prize, £25. TRADING CUTTERS, 25 tons register and upwards, and that havo been registered or licensed prior to tho Ist January, 1884—1st prize, £40; 2nd prize, £15 i 3rd prize. £o. TOASTING VESSELS, bona Me (any rig) 12 tons and under 25 tons, which have not been built for Yachts, and that havo been registered or licensed prior to Ist January, 1884—1st prize, £25; 2nd prize, £10; 3rd VAC^^dVs'hK^ATS. 4 to 7 tons Ist prizo, £10 and Cup; 2nd prize, So; 3rd YACHTS*under 4 tons-Ist prize, £sand Cup; 2nd prizo, £1; 3rd prize, £1. , FISHING BOATS, under 4 tons—lst prizo, £8; 2nd prize. £4; 3rd prizo, £2. ... OPEN SAILING BOATS, 2nd class-lst prize, £15 • 2nd prizo, £8; 3rd prize, £4. OPEN SAILING BOATS, 3rd class-lst prize, wga^SM^BA* gigs, i oirTancl coxswain-lst prize, £10; 2nd prize, FIVE-OAKIib^vVHALEBOATS (as per Regu lationa): to bo steered with steer oar—lst nrize £40: 2nd prizo. £ 5; 3rd prize, £6. KOHIMARAMA TRAINING SCHOOLBOYS SPECIAL RACE - Ist prize, S3. 10s and Badges: 2nd prizo, 42 ins. FIVE-OARED WHALEBOATS (as per Regula tions) ; to be steered with steer-oar and rowed by youths under 21 years of age—lst nrlze £20; 2nd prize, £6; 3rd prize, £3. MENCV-WAR, NAVAL BRIGADE. AND GOVERNMENT VESSELS-CUTTERS; to be rowed with not less than 8 oars.-lst prizo, £15:2 nd prize, £5; 3rd prize, £2. SCOW RACE, working canvas only—ist prize, £30; 2nd prize. £10. • ROB ROY CANOES-lfit prize. Trophies valued at £5; 2nd prize, Trophies valued at £2. DINGIES; to do rowed by boys undor lo years of age.—lst prizo, £5; 2nd prize, tfc Flro vessels to start for a socond prize, eight i °Oups and Pother trophies, etc., will bo added to tho above prizes on presentation of same to the Copies of' Regulations on application to CHAS. C. DACRE, , Honorary Secretary.



Wanted. WANTED, a Junior Invoice Clerk.— Apply by letter (in applicants hand writ ing), stilting age and salary required, to Box 9i, Post-olllce. WANTED, a Situation as Barman by a young Man with liractical ex perience.—Address, "H.H.," Stau Office. "ANTED, Man to Drive Baker's Cnrt. Reference required. Also, Boy tomako himself useful.—W. hasdown. Queen-street. ANTED, a Good Shingler at once.— Apply to A. 11. Maunder, Contractor, Tiuiknu. WANTED, 2 good Bushmen to cut fire wood.—Apply to Mrs Butterworth. Milliner, Queen-street. ANTED, Head and Tailmen for break-down ; country mill.—Auckland Timber Co. (Limited), diatoms-street West. ANTED, a Bricklayer to Build a 3-fVue Chimnoy.—Apply to M. Guorin, Carpenter, I'arncll Rise. WANTED, at once, a first-class Boot maker for Watertights, knee make.— Northern Hoot and Shoo Company Limited, IIob.«m-8trcet. WANTED, immediately, n Bandmaster for the Onolmnga Brass Hand; must havo good references.—Applications, stating salary required, to be left at Holl'nian and Sons, Qll een-sl re e L WANTKI), an experienced Traveller for a wholesale suft goods warehouse.— Apply by letter to "Beta," KvRNINQ Stau Omei^ ___^___ WANTED, G good Bushmen.—Apply Mr 1). 11. MclCenzie's Olllce, between 9 and 10 on Monday. ANTED, 2 or :* Men for labouring work.—Apply Iruland Bros., Tannery, Panillu re^ \\TANTED, Navvies for Thames Valley - V i ltotornu Railway.—Apply Mercer and Marslwll, Contractors Thainua Vqlluy ltqilway. WANTED, Navvies for the Oxford Con tract—Apply D. Fallon's Old Olllce, near Railway Station. WANTED, 10 Pick and Shovclmen.— Apply to J. Irvine, Ponsonby Road. WANTED, a Steady Man, as n Runner for the EVE.NINQ STAK. Good wagos can be iniide by a competont man.—Apply Pub lisher. WANTED, Farm Hand ; none but a good man nood apply.—W. and J. Frator, Land Agents, Queen-street W~ ANTED, Good Trousers and Vest Hands.-Apply J. Williams, Tailor, Victoria-street. "YVTANTED, Chief Cook for s.s. lona.— V T Apply on board, Monday morning. WANTED, a Gardener! mustthoroughly understand his business und have j.'00.l references.—Apply to Mrs Gwynne, Hamilton, Waikato. ANTED, -1 Stone-breakers, to break Milestone now stacked in heaps in Symonds-street; tho highest price given ; also. 12 men to break at the mountain.—Apply on the Works, Syniomls-street. WANTED, by an Energetic Single Young Man. employment, din milk, drive, and garden.—Hannaford's Auckland Kcgistry (established 20 years). WANTED, by a lato arrival, Situation as Clerk in Store or Warehouse.— Address, " F.," Star Olllce. WANTED, Men to proceed to Welling ton liitar the holidays.—John Taylor, Contractor. , WAN TED, by a steady young man, a Situation as Baker and Cpnfectionor.— Address, F.F., Star OlHco. T\7ANTED, a steady young Man able Vt and willing to mako himself generally useful on a gentleman's plueo.—Addross " Orchardlst." Star Olllco. WANTED, by an experienced Black smith, a Partnership in small Shoeing or General Smithy, or would purchase.—Apply by letter, "Blacksmith,"Stau Olllco. XXTANTED, a Youtli to rido for orders. VV -G, Iluline, Butchor, \I_7ANTED, a Boy or Youth.-Apply VV Commercial Dining Rooms, Queen strcat WANTED, an Active Youth, from 14 to 10 years of ago.—Apply at tho Newton Pottery. WANTED, an active Youth ns Sewer; piecework, constant employment. — Corn Broom Factory. WANTED. FouT Youths for the planing machine at Mercury Bay Timber Co.'s Mill, Mercury Bay.—Apply at the ollice. Fort-street, Monday morning. WANTED, a Respectable Boy ; must bo able to read and write.—Apply at once. T. 11. Keesing, Watchmaker and Jeweller. Victoria-street East. ANTED, a Boy for Smith's Work.— Apply to Gee and Potter. WAKTEP, a Smart Boy for a butchers shop.—M. Brearley, Victoria-street. WANTED, a Boy for tho Painting, also an Improver.—Apply Hunt and Craig, Victoria Avenue, New North ltoad_ WANTEDT n Boy. — Apply to R. ■Shcddan, Cooper, Durham-street. WANTED, a Boy.—Apply Mr Brown, Restaurant. JCJliott-streot entrance to Market. > ANTTD immediately, "a steady Lad totako charge of horses; ho must be able to drive well; references required.—Apply to Messrs Mow bray, Scherirs Buildings, lort strcet. WANTED, a Smart Kespectablo Lad about IS to carry out.—Apply to W. D, Dallcn. Confectioner, Queen-street WANTED, a Smart Lad for the Carpentering. — Apply to A. A. gtephensoi). Symondß-3treot. WANTED, for tho Girls' High School, Dcvonport, a Resident Lady Teacher; must havo experience.—Apply to Miss Bates, Parsonage, North Shore, on or beforo January 12, between the hours of 10 and i 2 a.m., or by iftttcr. enclosing testimonials. , WANTED, Situation as Housekeeper, Lady Holp, or any position of trust.— Addr.eaa, '■' Dplta, Star Office. WANTEP, Couple for farm, three good General Servants (15s) for country and hotels.—Grant & Crossan, 177. Queen-street. \*7"ANTED, by a. respectably young lady, V T Situation as Barmaid, in town, Xo pre vions experience. Reference it required.—Ad dress M.C., Star Office. WANTED, a good Cook.—Apply to Dr. Haines, Princes-street, any morning between 10 and 12. WANTED, Women Servants, Men Ser vants, and Youths.—To Lot, Boarding house, 15s.—It. M, Ho|g))ton and Co., 177, Queen street; ■ ■' WANTED, Housemaid foe Tauranga ; also, First-class Cook (Man) and House maid, Waikato; Cook and Housemaid, Gis bornp; same, Whangaroa; General Servant, _c— X. Honry's Registry, Shorlland street. "\xrANTfiy, At Epsom, a clean, active VV Woman ha Servant; must milk, wash, and iron well.—Apjily after 2 p.m. to Mrs Robcrtshaw. Park Road. Parpelt. ANTED, a good (ieneraj Sepvant.— Apply to Mrs Barker, top of Vincent street WANTED, a good General Servant.— Apply to Mrs Colonel Dawson, near the station; Ellerslis, before 1 p.m. and after six ovening. ANTED, a good General Servant; references rcquirod.>-,Mrs Anderson, Wellesley - street Kast, third housfl from Syinonds-stfcet. __ \TS7"ANTED, a good General Sorvaut; VV ajso a trustworthy Young Woman as nurse to two young children; with references. —Apply Mrs TUoo, Kissling, Avenue Road, Paruoll. W ANTED, Generai Servant. — Mrs Parsons, London-street, Ponoonby, near Convont. WANTED, a good Genoral Servant.— Apply at Fitzroy Hotel, Wakeflold-st. ANTED, a good General Servant J for Mrs Hoffey's Boarding-houso, Hob. son-street. ANTED, ft General Servant for private houso at Hotorua.—Apply be-/ tween the hours of a and 1 at Mrs Fcnton's/ Jcrmyn-stroet. / ATtrANTED, a Female Servant.—Apply VV in tho forenoon to Mrs O'Sulliyan, Hobson Bay Road, lioimiora. / WANTED, respectablo Servant ; mu3t do plain cooking; no children.-Apply Mrs Smart, socond house past Whites Store, Great North Road. , WANTED, a Sorvant Girl. Comfort ablo home.— Apply Mrs Jenkins, Hast ings Cottage, Charlotte street, New Nortft Uoad. AJNTED, a trustworthy Girl as Nurso; not younger tha» 18; refcrenco renuired, —Apply to Mrs Grierson, next Choral Hall', Syinonds-strcct. \XT ANTED, a respectable Girl, about 15, VV to assist in housework ; must be used to children.—Mrs Lyons, Day-street (off Beresfordr street). WANTED, immediately, a young Girl to mind children,—Apply Excelsior Cottage, corner of Pittand East-street, Nowton. ANTED, Nurcsgirl. Reference re quired. — Apply Mrs Bassefct, Orakei Road, Rcmuera. before 1 o'clock or after 5. ANTED, immediately, ii Good Waitress.—Apply Flagstaff Hotel, North Shoro. WANTED, a few good Machinists for Singer's Sowing Machines, and a fow Apprentices.-Apply O, do L'Kau, corner of Albert and Durham-streets. WANTED, Experienced Dressmakers and Apprentices by Mrs Eaglesim, Albany House; Wellesley-street West (two doors west from Hohson-street). WANTED, Apprentices.—Apply to Mrs Atkinson, professional Dress and Habit mak—■■ College Road. Ponsonhy. W -ANTED, Apprentices and Improvers to tho Drcssmaking.-Mw Langford, Parnell. . WANTED, 3 Boarders.—Apply Clifford and Lye, Grey-street. WANTED, by a Lady and Gentleman, Board and Lodging in a private family where no other boarders aro kept; in town or suburbs.-Apply by letter to "S.A., Stab Office. WANTED, two respectable Men as Boarders; torms moderate.—Apply Mrs ICemble, Vincent-street, two doors above Dr. Macdonald's (South).



Wanted. YTKTANTED, at once, by two Gentlemen, IT a Bedroom with Hoard ; must be handy to town; terms moderate. Private house pro i'evred.—"C.N.," Uoxjl_, Po3t-o|llee._ WANTED, about February next, a House of not less than 10 rooms.with gas and water laid on.—Apply by letter, stating terms, to "Beta," Evening Star office. \\fANTED, b>' a sln Kle Man, ft Bed- T T room, with Breakfast.—LS, Star office. WANTED, 5 Rooms, Furnished or Un furnished, with Board and Attendance, or Attendance only.—Apply by letter, statitiß luring, to F.S.H., Star Offlce, WANTED, an energetic man with a small capital as Partner in a good Gene ral Commission Business.—Apply "Energetic," care of Stau Offlce. WANTED, Merchants and Tradespeople to send in their Accounts against the Auckland Club forthwith.—W. Flood, Secretary. VI^ANTED, Everyone requiring a V T Marine Residence to Go and See Sea view Property. WANTED, everybody to know that Cam, Haro.ravk, late ot the s.s. Coro mandel. has become Proprietor of the Rising Si-.v Hotel, Newton, whero Hancock's XXXX I)nmght and Bottled Beer may he obtained. WANTED, the- Ladies of Ponsonbv and City to know that Mrs Atkinson, Pro fessional Dress and Habit Maker, of College Road, is forming a Select Class to teach every lady to become her own cliessmoker. A iliuroiiKh knowledge of the art of cutting and fitting guaranteed, hvuKht. and imparted by a most competent instructress in its various branches. Class commences on Wednesday, the Oth January. WANTED TO LET, Cottage at New market: gas laid on; rental, los per week.—Alfred Bucldand. WANTED TO LET, a Convenient Two-Storied Cottage, containing I rooms ami hn-Ko scullery, situated in Snmincr-Btrout, I'onsonby Hoad.—Apply to .1. Morey, Bank's Cottage, O'Xeil-street, l Jonsonby. Kent, 1 la. WANTED to Lease, 10 acres moro or less Grass Land with Cottago erected, not exceeding (i miles from town.—Apply im mediately, J. It. Kanderson, Mercantile Cham bers. WANTED. —Do you want Monoy on Freehold, Personal, or other security ?- Apply to J. It. Kanderson, Mercantile Chambers. Bills discounted. WANTED, everybody to sco the Stock of Clothing, Shirts, and Hats nt J. GUmour's, Upper Symonds-street, also a Shop next door to Masonic Hall, Nowton. ANTED, to Buy, for £100 cash, at nnco, a 4-roomcd Cottage and Freehold Allotment; not mom than liajt-on-honr's walk from Post-oHlce,— Apply WP, Stau Ollice, ANTED to Buy, Block of Land, two to four acres, at OnchlWßa or To Papupa. Stato lowest priuo for uasli ioMrCari Weber. Church-street. Oneliunga. ANTED, People to Call for Plans, and to Go and Sco Seavlow Property, North-Shore. WANTED, Purehasors for Choico ami Novel Christmas, Now Year, and Birth day Cards, &c. Fancy and General Stationery at Low Prices. New Hooks at Published Price. —11. White, Stationer, corner of High-street and Vulcap I^anc. Auckland. ____ ANTED KNOWN—Parties wishing to bo shown Samples of Npw Zealand Sconery by Adam Mitchell and Co. are re quested to drop a note to our olllce. — O. A. Stevens and Co., agents, 252. Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN. — Lotts's Diaries at Knglißh Prices at Lennox's, 100 and 212, Queen-street. \\J ANTED, the Ladios to know that Y 1 M-mro and Milligan's Millinery llopart ment is now replete with all the latest English and French novelties for the present season. \VTANEED KNOWN—I have for Sale, T T cheap, a nico little Manufacturing Busi ness ; small capital required ; good opening for an energetic man.—Apply toGeo. L 'Ihompson, corner of Vulcan Lano and High-street. : ITT ANTED KNOWN — In Jewellery Vt Charles Kelsey & Co. keep no imita tions; real silver and real gold only. A beautiful assortment of Ladies' Gold Dross Kings, suitab|o for Christmas presents.—Charles I{elsey & Co., two doors below Morrln's, ironmongers. WANTED KNOWN—John Bascombo and Co. having procured the Lease pf J. K. Fitzgerald's, Esq., Gumlleld. situated near Port Albert, and known as Okahlkura Block, a I imitcit Number of Men will only bo allowed to dig. Application for permits to be niado tQ Mr VV. Brlggs, Aratapu: orat the Storo on the Held, whore all information can be obtained. Any person found digging without a permit will be prosecuted. Doi-s and guns strictly forbidden. AATANTED SEEN—The Fresh Lot of V> Ladies' High-heel Prunella Hoots, at Gs; and tho Grand Lino of Ladles' Walking Shoes (Derby cut), for 7a Cd; at Dampior's Boot Shop, Victorla-atreet. WANTED KNOWN.—See the upstairs Bar and Commercial-room at the Rising Sun Hotel, NoTvton.—Capt. Hargravo, Propnoior. WANTED —When you are in Hobson streot en '. and soe tho largo and choice stock of Mosgiel Tweeds just ouened for the coming season, at Munro and MUligan'B. "\TTANTED KNOWN—Great success of VV Dampier's Foshionablo Drapery ship ment from Kngland. Coloured Sateen, 8d ; Black do., Ud; Cream Oatmeal Cloth. lOd; Lace striped Muslin, 6d : Galatea-striped Shirtings, 6d ; Dress Borges, 8d ; Checked Ginghams, Bd— At Dampier's Wakoflold-stroet Shop. WANTED KNOWN-Dampier's 4th Shipment of PIANOFORTE MUSIC from Kngland has just arrived—all at lid (no higher pri£.o). H,o is happy tq inform Professors, Principals of Schools, and the Public that it con- Bists almost ontlroly thjs timp of Piece Music much of it by tho most eminent authors. Thosa who eon belter afford t,o pay Cd than Is for pre claoly the same music (ami none of H second hand), sr >uld now lay in a stock.—At Dampier's Hobson j'Kyupt Shop. ANTED KNOWN—Great success of Dampior's Fashionable Drapery ship mont from England. Real Feathers. 3s lid; Agiotto do., Is 6d; Coloured Silk Tulle, Gd; Silk Spanish Laco (black), sd. 7d, 9d. lid; Strcamor Laco, (id: Tuscan Cotton Laco, 2d ; S(lk dp., lOd ; Maltese do., 3d ; Antiquo uo., 3d; Edgowar Loco, 8d; Swiss Embroidory, 3}d, sd, 7d [ Kvoriosting Trimming, W.' W, and 2d; Frilling, 2d, 3d, Id ; Ladioa' Straw Hats, Is lid; Boys' Galatoa do., Is (id—At I)»mp|cr's Wake- Btroet Shop. „______ WANTED KNOWN—It is positively truo that Dampior's Is soiling Pollock's Drand of Children's High-log Prunella Boots forlsGd; Infants' Coloured Leather Boots, Is; Infanta' Patent leather Strap Shoes, Is 6d ; at Dampior's Boot Shop, Viotorlastrcet. WANTED KNO'VN. — Cheap Now and Beoor.d'hand Furnituro, Pots, Paiiß, Wash-tubs and Boards, Boililing, Bedsteads. Chests Drawers. Child'u Cots, ami ail kinds of Household Furnituro at lowest prlaos, at Außten's Variety Storo, 310, Uppor Queen-street, under Young Women's Institute. "ANTED KNOWN—Tho New French Calf Boots mado to order for Us ore going fast. Wo mako also New Shoes to order at 10a. N.B.—Every articlo in tho trade mado on the premises to order on tho shortest notice. Repairs neat, quick, and cheap, at Dampier's Boot Shop. Viotoria-strect. XXT ANTED KNOWN, that every do VV scription of Crockory and Glasswaro can bo obtained at the lowest prices at Boylan and Tanfleld's, just below Savings Bonk. ATXANTED KNOWN—That I am a VV Cash Purchaser of [Fresh Butter and Eggs, An early call invited.—John McDonald's Genoral Storo, Eden Torraco (next now brewery), WANTED KNOWN--Great success of Dampior'B Fashionn-blp Drapery ship ment from England. Pompadour Sunslmdeß, 2s lid, 3s 3d, 3s lid; Carriagp do., 5s 6d; Black Chenille Fischus, 4s lid j Coloured Squares, Is; Zephyr do., Is Gd; Children's Print Cos tumes, 2s lid; Children's Print Pinafores, Is; Ladlen' Huparior Print Costumes. 8s Cd; Ladies' Fancy Aprons. Cd and Is; Coloured Satin Rib bon, Is 4d; Indian Muslin Scarves, Is ; Coloured Toilet Sets, Id—At Dampior's Wakoflold-street Shop. WANTED KNOWN—That tho Auek" land Receiving. Forwarding, and Parcol Deliver}- Agency, Customs-street, carofully Re move Furniture to all parts of tho Town and Suburbs by experienced men in the Agency's *ell-known largo and suitable Spring Vans, on piOßt reasonable tprms. /!7tTANTED KNOWN—The Fresh Bar /VV Cains also inoludo Ladios' High-leg Morocco Button Boots, at 0s Od; very Superior Kid Boote;(with patent vamps). Os Bd; &c, &c., at Dampier's Boot Shop, Victoria-street. , WANTED KNOWN—What are those horrible looking things in that Herbal ist's window in Wollesloy-strcet? Why, sir, ho did moro (or mo in throe days than all the Doctors did in sovon yoars. Neil and Clifford's Worm Modicines certainly aro tho Best. ANTED KNOWN—More Fresh Bar gains for the Ladies—Grand Line of High-heel White Sateen Boots, only 4s; High heol Dancing or Evening Shoes, 4s *6d; at Dampior's Boot Shop, Victoria-street. WANTED KNOWN—Charles Kelse) & Co, havo a large and choico assort ment of Silver Jewellery, aad as they keep no imitations, they guarantee everything they soli to bo real Silver Charles Kelsoy _ Co., two doors below Morrin s. Ironmongers, WANTED Known.— Japanese Curios. —A beautiful assortment of Japanese Curios are now on view at Charles Kelsey and Co '8, comprising China Tea Sets, Plaques, Bowls, Jars, Cabinets, Glove Boxes, Tea Cad dies Bronzes, &c. Theso goods were selected by Mr Singleton in Yokohama. Thoy arc thoroughly representative of Japan, and will be found most suitable for presents at this season of tho year. The prices are within reach of all, ranging from one shilling each to nearly ten pounds. Everyone should cortainly see them.— Charles Kclscy _ Co., 2 doors bolpw Morrin's. WANTED KNOWN-Neil & Clifford's Hop Bitters, 2s Gd a bottle, or 5 bottles for 10s. aro tho Purest, Choapoßt, and Best in New Zealand. Botanic Dispensaries; George atreot, Dunedin; and Wolleßloy-Btrcol, Auckland. WANTED KNOWN—Cheap Timber ! Cheap Timber I And all other kinds of Building Materials, canbepurchasod cheaper and better than anywhoro else at the yards of D. Golpie. Albert-street. WANTED KNOWN. - Jas. Scott, Grocer, Newton, having bought all the Good Teas of A. H. Nathan's Salvage Stock, ia Selling Toa at Is 8d per Ib, equal to that sold in Quoen-strcet at S3: Half-cheßts and Boxeß of Indian and Fancy Teas at great reduction; Now Currants. 6d; New Ralains, 7d; Sultanas, 8d; W. Starch, 4d: Sago, ?lbe for 1b : Tapioca, 31bs for Is; Best Rico. 3d per lb, or 71bs for Is 6d; B. and B. Vestas, Dd per doz.; Small 8. Oil, Cd; Hobart Jams, 6d and 7d; Marmalade, 8d; Large Tomato Sauoo, lOd: Woroostor Sauco, (id; Golden Syrup 4 id; Cako Tobacco, Box Matehos. and a Pipe for (id; Washing Soda, lOlbs for Is; Whiting, Ulbs for is; Dried Apples. sd; Best Brand Salmon, 9d; Peaches, lid; Albort Sardines, 6d and lid; Honoy,6d; and all other goods equally Cheap for Cash Only. Goods delivered to all parts of tho city. Note tho addross—James Scott, Grocer. Karangahape Road, Newton, near Queen's Hotel.



Miscellaneous Wanteds. BOOT TRADE.—Wanted, respectable Lads as Apprentices to the Bench ; also. Improvers.—Hy. Davy, Crown Moot, Factory, ( ;I£J'^treei: BOATS FOR HIRE, alongside City Public Baths, Customs-street West, with sails or without. Also Boats For Sale. BOYS' BROWN HOLLAND Holiday Suitu, 3s 1 d; all sizes; at .1 Itendell's, Brighton House, Grey-street. C CANVASSERS wanted for.the Mutual /" Assurance Society of.Victoria (Limited).— Apply at the Otllce of MrjT. D. Kdinonds, Resi dentSecretary,.Olliees: Nat ional Hank Buildings. CIJ. ACT.—Wanted, everyone to know • that the enforcement of the infamous C. D. Act is a public iniquity, a public scandal, an insult to every woman, a disgrace to every man,a stigma and reproach to our Christianity, and a criminal malversation of the public funds.—lt. H.Hughes, Wellington street—What is lliis odious Act < A disgusting measure to secure the public, periodic, compulsory surgical examination of all prostitutes for tlie .special protection of immoral men at the ratepayers' expense. Could any iniquity surpass this (— U. 11.11. GLASSWORKS, Frkrman's Bay.— Saturday afternoon, from 2 to !>. Admis sion, Gd. Ea;h Visitor receives one Glass Jug. —M. Cook and Sons. Lolly Jars. Is each. OOUAV COSTUMES.—Save Dress makers' bills, and see our Cheap Print Costumes; great variety ;Ss fid, 10s lid, l'Js Cd. Stylish and good value. Fisehus, Capes, Dol mans, and Jackets, 50 per cent, under warehouse prii-es.—J. ltendell'd, top of Groy-street. L"~ IND'S BAY VIEW GARDENS, NORTIICOTE. Strawberries and Cream In abundance. The Merry-go-Hound open on Saturdays. Great attraction to visitors. "VTORTII SHORE. — A (iontleman re _!_* quires really comfortable Hoard and Residence as near llrst wharf as possible.—Ad. dress, mating terina, etc.. to A.M., Stah Ofllce. AILWAY LABOURERS. — Wanted, Bush Fullers, Fencers, and Navvies to proceed to Wellington on Tuesday by Taka ptina.—Apply today and Monday at "Herald" Oflico, between 9 and 10 a.m.—John.Taylor. SEE Ooodson's Alphabetical List on last column on jth page. . CJTRAYED CATTLE.—Owners wanted . IO for 1 Strawberry Cow, 1 Red Steer, 8 Heifers now in my paddock.—Alfred Buckland. VESSEL Wanted, to load immediately, at ICaipara, about 80,000 feet flitches and dressed Timber.—Apply at tho ofllces of Stan dard Insurance Company, Queen-9trect. ANTED.—Wanted to Sell (Ch<jap), Nelson's latent Isinglass (Iqk papkets), Cd, 5s do?.; Nelson's Gel|itine (2ozs only), lOd; lister's Long-liyo Salts, Is battlp; Persian Sher bet, only Ud botllo; Ginger Uepr t)lasspa, oply Id ; Wine Glasses, 2d and 3d i Largp Dpcantors, only Is each; (ilatsa Butter JMshes, 10(li Jinn Dishes with Covers, pnly'lOd; Largo Tpa Tniys, Is (id and 2s; Whips. 2b each; Lpt Pf Dolls, Cheap; Water BfltUes, Cif. -H. WATT. Pltt-stroct, Ecclcsiiistlcal. YOUNC! MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO CIATION, Corner of WellesleT and Albert - streets.—Meeting for United Prayer THIS (Saturdayl EVENING, at 7.30. A Bible Reading will be given. Friends aro cor dlallv invited. A Bible Class for Men every Sunday afternoon, from 3 till 1. X. SEPULCHRE'S, Kybor Pass.— Feast of the Epiphany,, Jan. U. Holy Com munion, with short address, 8 a.m.; 11 a.m., Morning Prayer and Sermon ; 2.30 p.m., Bap tism; 3.30 p.m., Children's Flower Service; 7 p.m., Kvening Prayer, with Sermon' by the Right Rev. the Bishop. Colled ions at all the services for tho MKLANESIAN MISSION. Monthly Meeting of Bible and Prayer Union after Evening Service. CJT. MATTHEW'SCHURCH.— Epiphany O (to-morrow), 11 a.m.; at C.30 p.m., "Christ Manifest in the Church and the World," Incum bent; 3 p.m., special Children's Service and presentation of Sunday Schqol Prizes. xitlek of universal prayer. COMMENCING SUNDAY, JANUARY 0, AND ENDING JANUARY 13,1*. In connection ivith tho abqvc, the following Services will be bpld in Auckland and Suburbs :— MONDAY EVENING.-Ueresfordstrcet Con grogational Church. Subject: Praise and Thanksgiving. Addresses by Revs. T. M. Fraser and T. G. Carr. United Communion Service at close. TUESDAY KVENING.-Swbjcpt: Confesslpn of Sin, and Prayer for Cleansing and Ronowal. Pitt-street Wuslcyan Church.— Addresses by Revs. It. V. Macnicol and T. Spurgeon. North Shore Wcslcyun Church. —Addresses by Roy. McCallum and Mr Fell, parnell Wesleyan Church.—Addresses by Rev. W. C. Olivpr and Mr Brakenrlgg. WEDNESDAY EVENING.-Subject: Prayer for Families and Instructors of Youth. St. James's PresbytprianChurch.-Addresses by Revs. A. Reid and W. S. Potter,. North Shore Presbyterian Church.—Addresses by Roys. Bates ana Spepno. lionspnby Wes leyan Chiiroh.—Addroascs liy Keys, Carter and Runclman, THURiDAY EVENING.-Subject i Prayer for tho Church of Christ. Methodist Free Church, Pitt and Vlncontstrocts. — Ad dresses by Revs. Olivor and Sponce. Bap tist Church, Mount Eden.—Addresses by Revs. Parsonson and Spurgeon. FRIDAY EVENING.— Subject: Intercession for tho Nations. Baptist Church, Wellcsley• street.—Addresses by Revs. Potter and Maefarlane. Presbyterian Church, Pon tonby.—Addrossus by Revs. T. U. Carr and SATUIIIMY EVENlNG.—Subject: Missions at Homo and Abroad. Y.M.I!. A. Rooms.— Addresses by Revs. D. Whytock and A. Reid. "Yeiflso helping together by prayor for us, that for tho gift bestowed upon us by tho means of many persons, thanks may bo given UJ' many on our bphitlf." Jleotlngs commenco at 7.30 p.m. On behalf of the Auckland Ministers' Asso ciation. S. MACFARLANE, Secretary. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCHES. SERVICES TOMORROW as follows :- AJ.EXANDRA-STREKT- Moniing nt 11—Rev. W. S. Potter. Subject —"Divine Supplies a»d Christian Economy." KTOirfng at :<o—Rov. W. S. Potter, Sub ject: "Personal Consecration," PITT AND EDWIN-STREKTS— Afternoon at 3—Rev. W. S. Potter. Evening at G.3o—Mr 1). Goldie. NEWMARKET- Aftornoon at 3—Mr G. Turlcy. Evening at &30—Mr .T. llannan. FRANKLIN ROAD PRIMITIVE METHODIST CUIUItCH. — Soivlcos on Sunday—Morning at 11, Ruv. ,1. Guy; Evening at U. 30, Roy. J. Guy. UNITED M ETHODIST F REE CHURCHES. PITT AND VJNCICNT-STREETS- Morning at 11, Rev. S. Maefarlane. Evcnine ai«.3O. Rev. S. Macfarlano. Morning Subject: " Retrospect." Evening Siibjcct! "(."onsccration." MOUNT KDEN- Kvening at 6.30. Mr J. Knott. /CONGREGATIONAL SERVICES. MO. 0 ) Prayer Meeting. BERESFORD-STJ 11. 0 -Rev. J. Robortson, [ C.3OJ M.A. MOUNT KDEN-C.30. Mr W. Kerr. NKWTON-8, Evangolißtic sorvlcc. "XTEWTON CONGREGATIONAL JLI SCHOOL.—Special Evangpliatic Service at 8 p.m.1 Sneakers: Messrs Button and Braine. AH are invited. Seats free. NEHUNGA CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.—UsuaI Services To-morrow by the Pastor, Rev. Hy. W. I. Miller. Subject for tho Kvening: "The Flight of Time," DEVONPORT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.—Services will be conducted To-morrow (Sunday), at 11 a.m. and G. 30 p.m., by Rev. T. McKenzie Frager, M.A. MORNINGSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURC!H,-Thc Rev. R. Sommorvillo will preach in tho SchooLroom to-morrow at 2,30 p.m. PITT.STREET WESLEYA~N CHURCH. — Morning at 11. Rev. A. Reid. Evening ot 6,30, Rev. A, HokU _ _ ST. JOHN'S WESLEYAN CHURCH, Ponsonby. — Mornlne at 11. Rev. T. G. Carr; -Evening'at G. 30. Rev. T. G. Carr. PARNELL WESLEYAN CHURCH.— Morning at 11. Roy. G. W. Parsonson; Evening at S.HO.Rev. W. C. Oliver. ' DEVONPORT WESLEYAN CHURCH. —Morning nt 11. Roy. G. W. J. Spenco; Evening at«.3O, Rev. G. W. J. Spence. PONSONBY " BAPTIST CHURCH^- Tho Rev. Chas. Carter will conduct Divine Service at 11 a.m. and6.3o p.m. ■\TTELLESLEY-STREET BAPTIST W CHURCH. — Sunday. muary 6.- Pastor Thomas Spui reon will preach In the Chapel, at 11 a.m., and in the Choral Hall, atfl.4s p.m. MOUNT EDEN BAPTIST CHAPEL, Sunday, Jan. a. Morning; Mr D. Whytock. Evening: Mr Gilbert Carson, from Wanganui. CHRISTIAN CHAPEL, Cook-ktreet.— H. Exley, Evangelist, from Amoripa, will S reach at 6.30 p.m. (D.V.) Subject: "The reat Question pf This Age.'l Sunkey's Hymns. ABBOTTS OPERA HO USE.-Geo. A. Brown wjll Lecture on Sunday night at 0.15. Subject: "Young Men: Their Dangers and Opportunities." Morning Servico atTem peranco HaU . "VTEW CHURCH SERVICES.-Held XI in the Commercial Rooms, over Rattray's Queen-street. Mornineat 11 o'clock. Subject: "The New Year,its Lessons/ GAELIC SERVICE will be held To-morrow at 2.30 p.m. at tho Young Men's Christian Association Rooms, Welleslcy strcct entrance, All who understand aro cordially invited, ELSH SERVICE—Tho Rer. R. J. Roberts will preaehat the Rooms of the V.M.C. Association to-morrow (January 6), at 6.30 p.m. /TIHRIST.ADELPHIANS meet in the \y Newton Hall for fellowship at 11 a.m. Bible Class at 6.SOT:m.. to which tho interested are cordially invited. . rfl H"E A T RE" R O V A L.—SUNDAY JL EVENING SERVICES, under the con duct of tho Young Men's Christian Association, on Sunday evening, from 8 to 9. All are in vited. Scata free.. .. ~~. ~1 . ..,., . . THE Hospital Lawn Service will be con ducted by the Salvation Army on Sunday at 3 o'clock. The public aro cordially invited to attend.



Meeting?. TO PAINTERS.—A Meeting of Painters will bo held in the Working Men's Club on MONDAY EVENING, 7th instant, at. 7.X0 o'clock sharp. Business: To consider tlie ad visability of taking part in the forthcoming Demonstration.-.IAS. PHILLIPS, Convener. ""♦ X^ A R A LO DU E, N<>. :U S, *I. C. I .The regular Monthly Meeting will be held In the Lodge-room, Freemasons Hall, Prinecp strcet, on MONDAY next, 7th inst., at 7.30 p.m. Visiting brethren are invited to attend. By command of the W.M, A. S. RUSSELL, P.M., Secretary. UNION LODGE OF MARK MASTER MASONS, No. 154, E.C.—Tho Regular Monthly Communication will be held in the Lodge-room, Freemasons' Hall, Princes-street, on TUESDAY next, Btli instant, at 7.M p.m. precisely. Installation at 8.30 p.m. Visiting Mark Brethren arc invited to attend, liy com mand of the W.M.-THOS. W. KITT. Sec. *■•*••*. r^OURT I'RIDE OF 3--^n^f^lt ONKHUNGA, No. 5,201, Tll° Members of tho abovo )'<i<i7tZ(;fitt(S(r\ Court are particularly renues- H Ji.W*/)**l ted t0 attend on MONDAY, viM*s!®»fey 7tll instant, at 8 p.m., for the •ws? *aKS3' transaction of Bpccial business, By order of the C.R. R. BLACKBURN', Secretary. AUCKLAND BENEVOLENT SOCIETY, The Adjourned Meeting of those Interested in tho objects of this Society will be hold In the Chamber of Commcrco Room on TUESDAY, thoßth iJanuary, 1831. at 4 p.m., to rocolvo the report of tho Committee. "\TE\V ZEALAND INSURANCE COM -Ll PANY. Tho General Meeting of Shareholders will ho lield at tho Offices of tho Company, Auckland, ataii.ni. on WEDNESDAY, tho 9th January, to reoolvo the Report and elect three Dlrootors and two Auditors. The Transfer Books will be cloned from tho 2Mb inst. till 9th prox.—By order of tho Board. GEORGE P. PIERCE, General Manager. Volunteer Notices. «&?■'■< TTOBSON CORPS, A R.V. c^fcJ-N? A Special Meeting of Members W(SJ (without arms) will be held at the \\B* Catholic Institute, Wellington-street, W* on AfONDAY NEXT, 7th January, at _*___ 7t3OP'*"--PETKRDIQNAN,G'aptain. VICTORIA RJFLEf:—Tito Members of tho Victoria Rifles are requested to meet alt|ie DriH-siied SfEXT MONDAY EVENING, at 8 o'clopk, withpuf arms, to receive their New Uliifflqns.-PWKN MAIION, Coptajn. Educatlonnfi UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, AUCKLAND. Person? desirous of studying for the Medical Profession, and Who would become Medical Students in Auckland if a School of Mcdicino were attached to tho University College, are invited to send in their names, ages, and ad dresses to tho undersigned before the ISth January, 1881. R. KIDD, Registrar. December 28,1851. EDUCATIONAL HOME FOU YOUJfG CHILDREN. ASHLEY HOUSE SCHOOL, RUSSELL-ST.. PARNELL, AUCKLAND, KSTAnMSiiup 1870.' The MlBtfKS RpGKits, who have had many years' experience in teaching, having succeeded Mrs Reynolds in tho above School, will receive a limited number of Pupils to Board and Educate. Parpnts in the pountry, qr parents leaving the colony fprany lijnoi will find this a coinfqrt able home for their children. References per mitted to Rev. J. Robertson, M.A., Cant. W. C. Daldy. P. A. Philips. Esq., J.P.. Joseph Newman, Esq., J.P., W. B. Jackson, Esq., Mangawhare. J. Hughes, Esq., Te Awanmtu. Tho llrst term commences on January 30th. [a OAiip.J MR POOLEY has tho pleasuip to announce to his Pupils that having re covered from his recent serious indisposition, ho returns to Mendelssphn Villa THIS EVEN, ING, and will resume teaching on MONDAY next. Dovonport, January 5, 1881. "VTOTICE.—Mr H. Kramer's Night-school J-Tl reopens on Monday, 7th inst.—S,hort land House, Shortland-strcct. MRS CLAYTQN'S Boarding and Day School, St. George'B pay jtoad, Parnell. First Term, January 31at. THE Misses. Banks' School will ile-ppen JJONDAV. fth iaut. Losson.3 in Music, Fvcitch, Drawing, and Wax Flqwora if i-oquired. —Cholmley Houso, Vincent Lane Land and Estate Agents. WL. MITCII EL L, • HOUSE AND LAND AGENT FINANCIAL. CONFIDENTIAL. & GKNKRAL COMMISSION AGENT, PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT, &c. For Full List of Properties on Hand, see advor tisemcuts in " Herald " and Stah. I have also a Catalogue on my Books, which cannot all bo advertised at once. Immediately available, £1800 TO LEND on First-class Freehold Security, or in smaller sums tofiuit, FOR SALIC—At Edondalo, a Now Four-roomed Cottage, very cheap. FOR SALK.—Albort Park, a very ploasantly situated Villa Residonce, largo rooms, with Venetian Blinds. Bath room, gas and water, and altogether possessing comploto requirements for a gentleman s house. Cnrds to v|ow. 8, MERCANTILE CHAMBERS, Ncxtßank of New Zoaland, mO MEDICAL MEN AND OTHERS, FOR SALE, THK RESIDEXOE OF THE LATE DR. GOLDSI3RO'. That very desirablo nnd commodious Rcsi denco situate on Manukau Road, Parnell, consisting of 11 Rooms, oxclusive of Dresniiig rooma,Bath-room, Conservatory, Pantry, Wash house, &c, &0., &o,; fitted with gas nnd every fiosslblo convonienee; also, Stable, Coach iouso, Man's Room. &o.; Huggy, Harness, &c. Tho Furnlturo and vaiuablo collection of Modical Works and Instrument* of the late Doctor is also offered for sale. This splendid property Mrs Goldsbro' has placed In my hands for immediate sale, which aflbrds a splendid op portunity, and one seldom met with, to secure ono of tho best practices in Auckland. Com' inents aro superfluous ; suffice ii, to say that it is the residence nnd practice of the lato Dr. Goldsbro' (of ovor 20 years" standing), which is sufllcient guarantee of its worth and stability. Curds and viows and all particulars on applloa tlon to D. F. EVANS. Land and Estate Agent. Tenders. pOUNTY OF WAITEMATA. Tcndors will be received till npon of FRIDAY, the 18th inßt,, for tho undermentioned Works;— 1. Getting out 100 yards of Motel from tho now quarry at tho Wade. 2. Formation of Swing Bridgo Road, Holons ville. Specifications and conditions can bo seen at MrLennan'e, Wado Hotel. atMrlßaac McLood's, llelensvllle, and at the County Council Olllcc, Sliortland-street, Auckland, JOHN JAMES, County Clerk. Auckland, January j, 1881. mO CARPENTERS AND PAINTERS. Tenders will bo received up to noon on THURSDAY, tho I'tli insUjor Joiners' Work, Painting, and Paperlmnging in oonncctlon with anow Building in Hobson-strcot. Plans, etc, at our ofllces, Quoon-strcot, HDWARD MAHONEY & SON, Arohltccts. 1%/TOUNT EDEN ROAD DISTRICT. TO CONTRACTORS. Tondcrs will bo received at my Ofllce before Noon of THURSDAY, tho 10th January, for Earthwork on a portion of tho Mount Roskill Road. JAMES BABER, C.E, mo builders. Tenders will bo received up to noon on SATURDAY, tho 12th mat., for thQ oroetion of two cottages in Ponsqnby, Plans, >fee., at our ofilces, Quccn-atrcot. EDWARD MAHONEY & SON, Architects. m O BUILDE R S. Tenders will bo receivod up to noon on SATURDAY, the 12th instant, for the Erection of a Building in Vulcan Lane, Plane, &c, at our Ofiioes, (Jtieen-strcet. EDWD. MAHONEY & SON, Architeots. mO CARPENTERS Tenders will bo received until noon on THURSDAY, tho 10th instant, for tho Erection pf a Villa Residence at Kingsland Road. F. W. GREY, Architect. 2oZ, Queon-strcot, m O B TJ I L I) E R S. 'lenders will bo received until noon of tho 11th January for tho Erection of a Family Rcsldenco at Campbellvillc, Ponsonby. R. KEALS & SON, Architects. mO EXCAVATORS. Tcndors will bo recoived till noon of THURS DAY, January 10, for ExcavatlngSito of Build ines (about 4,000 yards), near Western Springs. EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect. nriENDERS are invited for cutting, I binding, and stocking wheat; about 10 acres Sylvia Park, 40 acres Meadow Bank, 88 acres Tamaki East. For particulars apply to Thoß. Stephons, Meadow Bank, St. John's College. mENDERS will be received until Bix X o'clock, p.m., on FRIDAY, January 11th, for the Erection of Two 0-roomed Cottages in Gladstone-street, Newton.—Plans and speclfloa tions to be scon at the Star Hotel. Newton. TENDERS WANTED for Building Chimneys.—Apply at Wellington Hotel, Wellington-atrcet. Continued on First Page.



To Let TO LET, two Rooms, furnished, with uhc of Kitchen.—Apply 150, Grcy-Btrcet. nnO LET, Furnished, (i-roomed Cottage, X North Shore ; situation unequalled. — Applyji. and It. Duder. mO LET, Two Comfortable Bedrooms, J_ witn or without board ; good part of Mt. Eden. — Address at Surnuin's store, or Stak OlHce. TO LET, a Spacious and Well-appointed Billiard-room, with two good tables and every requisite. Rooms for Cards, Chess, and Refreshment.—For further particulars, apply to 11. Ashton and Son, S, Xew Zealand Insurance Buildings. TO LET, a nice, new, well-finished House of live rooms at Rocky Nook.—Jan. Reid, Kdcn Terrace. TO LET. a well-built 8-roomed House ; gas and water laid on, orchard, &c; good view of harbour. Rent. 22s Gd per week.— Apply J. H. Hamer. Land Agent, Newton. TO LET, a small Cottage ; rent, (is per week.—Apply Mrs Short, Mount Eden Road. MHO LET, for a term from tho lfith of I January next, a most pleasantly situated Furnished i'louse of Seven-rooms; gas and water laid on and every convenience; large garden; the most desirable part of Parnell. Terms moderate. For full particulars, apply to Richardson and Crawlcy, 81, Queen-street. TriO LET, large furnished Hod-room, with JL or without board; suit two young men.— Apply Mrs White's Fancy Shop, Victoria street (two doors oH'N'olson-street). mo LET" in tho suburbs, Comfortably X Furnished Room, with llroplaec, as Bed or Sitting-room; also, Furnished Bedroom; rent, ss.—Apply for address to Mr Walker1 Grocer, Newton Road. TO LET, 5-roomed House, largo stable, Cross-street (off Upper Queen.street).— Apply W. Brlnßden, Painter, opposite St. Mat thuw'H Church, Hobaon-street. mo LET ON LEASE, a Butcher's X Business, doing a good trade and capablo of groat extension ; ownep giving up on account, of ill.healtli. This is agoing concern seldom to bo met with.—Apply to F, OJ. Clayton, New market nnO LET, and for Salo, a now six-roomed I House, with bathroom complete, situatod in Norfolk-street, Ponsonby. A large corner lot.—Enquire Wm. Rosser, Builder, Wood-st. 0 LET, in Thames-street, Brighton, Two Houses of flvo rooms, and pantry, register grates, ovens, water, &c,—Apply to M. Marriott, Grocer, Upper Parnell, TO LET, a oomfortablo 10-i'oo.tned Houso, situated in UpnorSymonds-street; every convenience ; all nowly painted and Papered throughout.—For particulars, apply '. Robertson, at Hqbertson & Maxwell's, Upper Queen-street. Funeral Notices. *^ ft jADDPELLOWS. ---&kS2/?? 7v/ Manciiestkh Unity. Q?BK>^W^ Members of tho Ordor ■.'■..[■>vJf'KjJ» are requested to attend 'i?K<5 liMm tlie Funoral of our late - 1 'rila\f7r Visiting Member — A. Mani.hv, of Queensland. rtC\-C3=Ta Procession will assemble at and leave his late resldenco, Wellcsley street West, TO-MORROW (Sunday) AFTKRNOON, at 3 o'clock. Regalia ; lilack Scarfs and White Oloves.—J. G. MACKAY, r.G., Good Intont Lodgo. Shipping. Z t *- TnOR TE AKOUA, WAl- JS^itf'-ik. X 1 t6a,waioho.ngomai. (^Ppff^Cg^* SIIAFTESIiURY, ANJ) Tho s.s. KOTUKU will leave as above on MONDAY EVENING, tho 7lh instant.-For f''"igl' to"'y^R'NW, SMITHS FIRTH. ■\TOTICE. —FURTIIEU IiEOUOTION IS OK FAItKS ON Tlijs WAIROA RIVER. -On and after MON'I)AY next, January 7, and until further notice, the following will be the Rates of Passage on tho Wairoa Rlrcr:—Saloon (Return), 10s; Steerage (Return), Ss; Saloon (Single), Us; Steerage (Single), Is. Return tickets available for one week. 15y order. W. LODDER, Manager and Knginoer. Household Coke. jMOKE COKE. COKE. THE AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY LTD.) Invito Orders for GAS COKE. Dolivorcd within 1 miio of the Works, for Cash ; longer distances proportionate rates ;— Sample Sack of three bushola ~ la Cd IIVO oko (or quartor ton) ~ .. 0a 3d Ton ackßi(orhalf-ton) .. .. 11s Od Twenty Sacks (or.one ton) .. .. 22s Od Tho Company s COKE is mado from tho best Groymouth Coals; is superior to that made from Newcastle coals, being free from stone and clinker in a romarkable degree gives a RELIABLE FIRE, CLKARER & HOTTER THAN COAL. LIGHTS READILY, and MAKES NO SMOIiB, 6iQQD piRK. IN Ifl MINUTES. OFFICE FORT-STREET. COKE. COKE. COKE' Public Notices. T\TOTICE of REMOVAL.—C. William i. 1 Bon, Land and Estate Agent, has removed t) High-street.opposito Nathan's galQ3. T> O ROUGH OF PARNELL. REGISTRATION OF DOGS. Tho Registrar of Doga is Thomas Hill, and the Ofllce for Registration is his Residence, Manukau Road. New Collars aro now roady for issue. Rcgis tralion Fee, Ten Shilllncs. Owners of Dogs not obtaining Collars within 21 days aro liable to summary proceedings. S REYNOLDS, Town Clork. Sth January, 1881. TJIIKEJCOHB AND MAUKU CHEESE X AND UACON FACTORY COMPANY (Limited). It is intended to Celebrate tho Opening of tho Pnkokohc Factory of the abovo Company on the lath day of January, 1881, Tho Factory will bo Open for Inspection by the Public between tho hours of 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on that day. Tickets for tho Cold Collation (which will be suppllod at 2 o'clock p.m.) can be obtained at tho Company's Oflico, tho PukokoheHotel,from the Directors and Members of tho Oponing Com mittco, and at Lennox's, Auckland. Price,- 2s CaCh> W. R. WRIGHT, Secretary. Ptlkekohc, 2nd January, 1881. ERCHANTS and Tradespeople are requested to render their Accounts against tho Auckland Club to 31st ult. without delay.—W. Flood, Secretary. ■"VTOTICE.—Mr John Hogan wishes to _J3i announce that ho is prepared to executo by Express tho despatch of shifting ffnrnituvo, taking Parcels, &c.,' to and from Otahuhu Railway Station and surrounding district. Also will meet all trains at Penrose Station on Sundays. XTOTICE. — All Accounts duo to the J3I Nightsoil Contractor up to tho 31st De comber, 1883, must bo paid AT ONCE, or logal proceedings will bo takon to recover tho sanic without further notice. Oflico: City Market, Hours; 9to 10 a.m.. 3to a pni.) Sfttnvrtay—9 to 10 a.m., 7 to 8 p.m.-GEORGE WILSON, Con trqetor. \ UCKLAND HOSPITAL. COMMITTEE: Elected : Appoiktbd ; J. M. Clark, Esq. Hon. Col, Haultain (Mayor) W, C. Kcußlngton, Esq. J, C, Firth, Esq. Avthur Bull, hsq. Thomas Peacock, Eaq,, Sydney Dando, Esq. M.H.R. E. A. Mackechnio, Esq. (Chairman) Applications for admission by persons suffer ing from diseases and requiring medical treat ment will bo received at tho Hospital on any day between the hours of 9a.m. and 10 a.m. In cases of accident or emergency, patients will bo received into tho Hospital withoutdclay, beds being kept ready for urgout cases. Patients able to do so will bo required to pay for their support at tho Hospital according to thoir position and circumstances, Subscriptions will bo thnnkfillly reoolvodby any mombcr of tho Committee and by the under Blßno ' H. N. G ARLAND, Secretary, Wyndham-strect. \ UCKLAND HOSPITAL. Mr Alfred Ashton is authorised by the Com mittee of Management to Collect Subiicriptions in Aid of tho Hospital Funds, JI. N. GARLAND, Secretary. January 3.1884. "VfOTlCE.—Tradesmen are requested to J3l render their accounts against tho North: cm Club to tho end of December forthwith. -VTATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSO _LI CIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. MR A-LFRED KING Has been appointed Travelling Agent for the above Association, and is now visiting tho Auckland town and country districts. JOHN MILNE, 'pistrict Agent. T^T O T I G B. The Sawing and Planing Business carried pa hitherto under tho name of "Tho Devonport Sawmill C 0.," will from this date be carried on under the name of J. A. WALKER & CO. AU debts due by, and owing to, tho old firm will bo paid or received by Messrs Sims and Dovo'nport, North Shore, Doc. 17, '883. pLA R X TESTIMONIAL. N o"T~~C E. Subscriptions for the abovo will be rocolved by the Treasurer (Mr John Lamb) and tho undersigned from such persons disposed to subscribe who may not have boon waited upon by a Member of the Commtttoe. QDART New Zealand Insurance Buildings. A nckland. December 8.1883.



For Sale. In OR. SALE, a Second-hand 400-gallon ' Tank.—Apply to Win. Tait, Gaol Koail. "IT^OUND, < J.TTaon Setter Dog, black and JJ_ lan.—Apply Star offlco. "Jj^Olt SALE, Light Spring Cart.—Apply -IC .1. TitttiTsoii. Upper Quci-ii-slrcct. TjiOK SALE, v Good Second-hand Piauo, J price £!:!■—For address,apply Stah Ofllee. FOU SALE", just arrived per Candidate from London, 1 Mortar Mill.—For particu lursapply to M. Niccol, Lower Queen-street. FOII SALE, a New 5-roomed jlouse, in Norfolk-street, Ponsonliv : good well on the. properly.—Apply to S. William Rosser, Builder, Wood-street. TpOK SALE, !) Acres (the choicest of Dr. .1? Aickeii's Kstatel at Avoiulalo ; perfectly level, splendid soil, and laid in grass. Lots 7 and B.—S. Surman, General Store, Mount lCdcn Koad.__ FOR SALE or LEASE, the Exchange Hotel, ICanio, in full working order.—Apply at, once to W..). Courteney. or to li. Jonkinson, Unilder, Lome-street. 171 OR SALE, new Villa Residence, seven J rooms, lilted with English range, grate, etc.; Suction' ;>0 x I'M feel, deep.—Apply on llie premises.—T. llansim, Sliortland Villa, Victoria Avenue, Mount EUen. 171 6TTSA~LE, light second-hand Express . Carl.—Apply J. Patterson, Upper Queen street. X7IOK SALE or LET, Houses and Allot- X 1 inents, £10 deposit; Farms, Hotels, Busi nesses.— Urunt & Crossan, Queen-street. 17(011 SALE, Upper Queen-street, 2 well built Houses, (i and 8 rooms; gas and every convenience; line view; will sell either one or the two together.- 11. Pai'tington, House and Land Agent. OR SALE, a Large Well-built House of 8 rooms, with bath-room, wash-house, and large garden; gas and water laid on the premises, aU well drained ; entrance hall, 43x5; situation, Sohvyn-street, closo to Ponsonhy Road.—J. Williams, Tailor, Victoria-Btreet. I~7IOR SALE JFreehold City Property, GO ? x 127, with 8-roomed House; with line view, and every convenience; extensive out buildings and 5-stall stable; gas and water laid in. Suitable for any manufactory, or could be otherwise utilised. — 11, Partington, Estate Agent, Stichbury's buildings. OR SAL 3, 1 Billiard Table (complete), with 8 Billiard Balls, 6 Cues, Markers, Kests, &c. (suitable for country hotel); to bo sold very cheap.—Kor particulars apply to Messrs John and Ed, Loydon, Auctioneers, Jucen-strcet. InOK SALE, Cheap, and on oasy torms, a 1 Comfortable Four-roomed Verandah Cot tage In Victoria Avenuo, fitted with every con venience. Price, only £130,—Apply to F. Hast ings.|O"harlottc£.trcet, New North Uoad. IjiOli Imperative Sale, Owner leaving JJ for tlie South, Glen Lea, a Seven-roomed louse, substantially built, nnd almost new, vith allotment about 5U by 200 feet, on Mount sden Road; two minutes' walk beyond toll lar, and second house beyond Mrs Sayer's Store,—Apply on the premises. T7IOR SALE (a Bargain), Well-situated I' Corner Store on Mount Kflon Road, op posite View Road, doing a goftd business. The building is new. ai\d cSntaina tlvo rooms and shop, with, s.talilo wu'l store-house at the back, fcatlsfacto.ry reilions for leaving. —Apply on the premises to S. Surman, General Store, Mount Eden Itoad. FOR SALE (a rare clianco to obtain a large piece of land cheap), 3 5-acrc Sections, most beautifully situated, commanding a fine view of Richmond, adjoining Surrey Hills.— Apply to Mr J. Jones, The Pjiica, Richmond. N.l!.—Letters on the subject to be addressed to Mr J. Jones, care of Mr T. Tuflln, Commercial Road. A'rph Hill. 171QR SALE, Dcvonport—Hare Chance. J Two New Dwellings, C Rooms; largo allotments; beautifully situated; 5 minutes from wharf: C2SO, £380.—Apply to G, L. Thump -3QII. corner Vulcan Lane and High-street, OE SALE, P«eumatio Ore Stamper (Husband's Patent), tillable for Te Aroha; one working (it Ohortales, Nicaragua, crushed fi'M] tona for montli. Now lying at Phoenix foundry.—H. Green, at Whitaker and Russell's. T7IOR SALE, Wellington l'laco, off Hob- JC son-street, one Cottage with Allotment 21x40; colonial oven. &c.; in good repair; price only £150. Adjoining the above, 2 Brick Cottages attached; city water; drains to main sewer; Allotment 11x40; pricoonly£2oo; lotto (food tenants.—For further particulars apply to D. F. Evans. Land and Estate Agent, Queen-st, OR SALE OR LEASE, An Enjoyable Sea-sido Villa Residence, known as tho " Kye of Ponsonhy," now occupied by Mr J. H. Witheford, having a frontage of 00ft. to tho harbour, with siniiliar street frontage Tho house is substantially built with tho best material, slate roof, &c.! has 5 rooms, and servant's bedroom (dotaohed), bath-room. copper, &c. The grounds arc stocked with rare and beitutif.nl shrubs, fruit trees, &c, and tho land slopes gradually to a shelly sandy beach, giving probably the best water frontage in PonßQiiuy. Situation very select. Panora mic view of city and harbour, Price, £725. N.B.—Tlio adjoining allotment, with 70ft. frontage, oan also bo had, if desired, on which is a newly-erected boat-houso. (Bainbridge's coach leaves Union Bank and passes the door.) Immcdiato possession can be given, as the owner is leaving Auckland.—Apply on the premises, or to Mr Witheford, Stah Ofllco. Oil SALE, Comfortable Cottage, three rooms. Earldon-street, Parnell; large Al lotmont; prand view of Hobson's Buy and tho Remuera district. Verandah Cottage, 1 roams and scullery, Clarence-street, flovQnport; two minutes from wbarf. Sevcn-raomcd Cattago on the Beach Road, near ViotO.ria Wharf. Also several other Houses and Building Allotments at North Shore and Mount Eden. Particulars on appUoation, Soveral small Sums to Lend on mortgage atcurront rates.—l 3. Tanner, B,Quecn- Htroot. TilOPv ABSOLUTE SALE (a rare chance JD for Forwarding Agents or 'Bus Proprie tors), those well-situated Premises, comprising Fivo-roomed House, with bath-room, wash house (with copper boiler), register grate a.nd kitchen range, and every convenience Also, splondid Stable; accommodation for2shorses, including stalls and Icoaa boxes. Water and gas laid on throughout hotise and stable. Special convenience for washing horses. The whole embracing Lots 59 to 61, William-atreot, 112 feetfrontftgo by 116 feet deep. Price, g'.lOP. Tho purchaser having tho option of taking at a valuation—Gas Engine, with Chalf-oufter, Maize and Oat Crusher, and Pump (conipleto and working).—Apply to J. It. Randerson, Land Agent, Mercantile Chambers. '_ FOR ABSOLUTE SALE, tho Business and Goodwill of a Livery Stable estab lished over 20 years, in tho most central part of the city; the whole concern being a profitable and llrst-class investment for any man desiring to acquire ono of thp largest and best-paying monopolies, and whioh is oapableof still further expansion. Tho stock of Horses, Carriages, Cabs and other Vehicles can, with the whole working plant, be taken at a valuation. The Freehold and Buildings can he secured on ex ceptionally easy terms, or a Leaf c of the Pre mises can be nrranged. — For details and all further particulars apply to W. L Mitchell, solo Agent, b, Mercantile Chambers, Q.ueon-strcot. K^Q ALLOTMENTS at Richmond, fifj OQ by 150 to 2GO. on Sale—J. T. Boylqn. INK ! INK-!—For Salo, Cheap, a few pairs of Pads and somo Hottlos of Ink (various.colours),—Apply Stak OfUce. mo FISHERMEN AND OTHERS. - X For Sale, the well-known Yacht Bis marck; a bargain.—J. W. Can- and Sons, Customhouse-street West. O WORKING MEN.—For Salo, in Douglas-street, Ponsonby, a Cottage and Allotment, planted with fruit and ornamental trees. Price, £200. The allotment is very con venient to town and pleasantly situated.—F. OF. Ewington, Estate Agent. A LLOTMENTS Ebr Balo at 22s Cd per J\_ fpot suitable for working men, in Pon sonby; Business in Victoria-street, fixtures, furniture, &c, £80, must bo sold, owner going South; Splendid Allotment in Bayfiold, very large, £90; Grace-street (Ponsonby)—Allotment? £3 5b por foot; Dovonport—Allotments e,t £8 12s per foot. A long list of city and auburban properties, Houses, Allotments, Shapß, &c, open for lnspection,.-=WM. Qur.LiVKR, Coombes Chambors, ' TJToTI IMMED IA T E SALE. That Eligible Leasehold Property of Mrs Glover's, in Symond'satreot, with or without tho Goodwill of the Yonng Ladies' School. For a gentleman requiring a retired residence, with a coed wator view, convenient to the city, tHis position is unsurpassed. There is sulllciont land for grazing a horse or a cow, and tho grounds around the house have been very prettily laid out at great expense. Persons to whom extensive grounds and retirement aro not so much an object as a good return on an investment, could build two or three additional dwellings, which would let readily at a mode rately high rent. The hpuse has been substan tially built of good material; thore are fourteen rooms, and gas and water are laid on. Tho house could be easily divided with a. brick partitio.n and let as two dwellings, At the ox piratiori of the lease in. Doco'iiibcp, 1900, two thirds of the value of tho buildings (up to a given sum.) will be yoturncd to the lessee. Any lady or goniloman desirous of conducting a fligt claaa and remunerative young ladies seminary, would find this a rare opportunity for doing so. ... I For further particulars aud cards to view the j property applj-to EwiNGTQNj ESTATE jVGEjn^JjUKEK-STREET. D~" E V O N P O R T, NORTH SHORE. FOR SALE: 7 Large Allotments with beach frontage, hay- i ing magnificent view of Rangitoto and its surroundings. 2 Allotments iv Grey-street, near Victoria A Now Cdttago In St. Ann-street, price £230. 5-roomcd House, Mclrosc; corner lot, 50x200. Price, £375. 4-roomcd Cottage Victoria Road, price £225. 00 Quarter-acre Sections, in good positions. Will bo sold cheap. 5 Choice Allotments in Domain-street, near English Church. 1 Lots. 17 x 230, on Luko Iload, and adjoining Flagstaff Hi.l. 11 Good Allotments, U x 125. near Mr J. B. Uussell's, iOa per foot Must be sold. 2 Lota (volcanic) in Kerr-street, 106 x US, with two cottages. £P>so, very cheap. 1 Lot near District School, good view, 91 x 118. Price £ 200. APPIy%. ft K. DUDER, DevosroßT Stork. €orporation Notices. fi IT V OF AUCKLAND, MEDICAL OFFICER FOR LOCK HOSPITAL. Tho City Council will reeelvo written applioa tlonß for the übovo appointment until 3 p.m. of THURSDAY, tho 10th instant. Salary at tho rate ot £150 per annum, payable monthly. f1 ..' P. A. PHlljLro, < Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office. January 3, ISil.



Business Notices. MR. GARKICK, late of 40, Hobson street, now of 603, Upper Queen-street, I known as the Young Women s Institute, is now happy to announce to his friends and the public of Auckland, that he is quite prepared to offer Superior Board and Residence, not surpassed in Auckland, for lfis per week. All meals 9d. A room specially for ladies, where he hopes to gain a fair share of patronage by strict attention and civility. Please note the address-Sydney and Melbourne Cafe, opposite the Army and Navy Hotel, Upper Queen-street, \V. Garrick, Pro prietor. T MOORE begs to inform the residents • of Ponsonby that lie hns started as a Tobacconist a few doors from the Ponsonby Club Hotel, and hopes, by keeping all the Best Mrands of Tobacco, Cigars, &c, in stock, to merit a share of their patronage. TDAINY SEASON.—It n,c being safe JLv to go out without an uni'irella. you can buy them at J. Rendell's, Urighiun House. A loi offering at 2s lid. 3s lid up war.!--. If you want to make a really acceptable Christinas present, our 10s 6d Durable Silk, Paragon Frame, Nice Handles, would bo about the best to give. "I i> YDS for 3s lid.—Ono Thousand -Lfmt and Thirteen Yds Reversible Check Kcarte Diess Material, will make up nicely and 'wear well. Drab and Grey Shades. 12 yds for 3s lid.—J. Rendell, Brighton House, top of Grey-street. _^ ONE HUNDRED AND TWO PAIRS of Tweed Trousers at 2s !)d ; ehonn. strong, as well as low priced. MEN'S SILK DUST COATS, well made, 12s 9d, 3s under usual prico. —J. Rendell, Brighton House, top of Grey-st, /"I HEAP 31OUSEHOLD COAL. COAL. COAU COAL. KEYSK & MALCOLMSON, Coal and Firewood Merchants, Receiving, For warding, and Parcel Delivery Agents. OI'KICH: 21, CUSTOMS-STHEET. KEYSK & MALCOLMSON Solicit Orders for tho supply of NEWCASTLE, TAUPIRI, and other First-class HOUSEHOLD COAL, and as they intend adhering strictly to cash principles they will be in a position to supply Householders with Coal at a lower price than hitherto charged. N.H.—No order executed unless Cash accom panies order or on delivery of Coal. coal. coal. coal. Law Partnership. i'HK UNDERSIGNED beg to announce that they have Commenced Practice In Co-partner ship as BARRISTKHS AND SOLICITORS, In Ohambors in llioh-stheet opposit Mr W. Atkins Printing Office. » K. W. BURTON. W. J. NAPIKR. Auckland, Septembor 22nd. 1883. T>RETT'S AUCKLAND ALMANAC AND PROVINCIAL HANDBOOK. FOR 1884, is NOW ON SALE AT ALL BOOKSELLERS. . i'^RAHAME'S PUBLIC BONDED STORK, FORT-STREKT. MR LOUIS FLEMMING, Manages. Importers and the Commercial Publio may rely upon every care and attention being given to their interests. WM. S. GRAHAME. INGRAM AND CO., ENGINEERS AND MACHINERY FITTERS. Contractors for Every Description of Factory Fittino, Pattern Making, Castings, Turning, Pipe Screwing, &c, &c. All WOODWORK in Connection with Machinery Made. Plans Prepared and Estimates Given. Agents for All Descriptions of AMERICAN MACHINERY. Lubricating Oils, Sec. Office and AVorkß: CORNER OF VICTORIA AND COBURO-STREETS. Sporting. mA'KAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB X SUMMER MEETING. TUESDAY, 20TII JANUARY, 1884. PROGRAMME: FERUY PLATE of 40sovs, and Cup valued at 13so vs, given by Mr Adams. Two-year-olds and upwards. Weight for age. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 40aovs. TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP of llOsovs. FLAT SELLING RACE of 25sovs. HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE of 7580V5. STEWARDS' PLATE HANDICAP of 20sov8i Acceptances close on FRIDAY, January 18. Medical. "TX/- ANT E D KNO WN— '» HAPPY HOMES AND FIRESIDE TALK ABOUT PROF. ELLIS'S HERBAL REMEDIES. . \: GOLDEN COUGH SYRUP.-Nono to equal it for Colds, Croup, Hoarseness, Whooping Cough, Asthma, Bronchitis, and all other WW! Diseases. SOOTHING SYRUP.-For a,H ailments of Children whilo Cutting Too&V.< TOOTHACHE and NBUHALGIA ELIXIR, —Instantaneous rc^pl ami cure, THIfwQNDKRFUL CORN CURK.-Corna FiXtractp4, WORM CAKES". LIST OF PILLS.-Llver Pills (two olasaos), Antibilious, Asthma, Indigestion. Nerve, Life Pills, Diarrhoea and Dysentery Drops. LWE DROPS for Bilious, Crampa, Flatulence, Colic, Pain in Stomach, Bawela, Hpasms. " SARSAPARHAA.-Nono to. equal it for all Impurities of the Blood. P.RO.F. W. ELLIS, PROF. W. ELLIS, MEDICAL HERBALIST, Treats all Diseases THE BLOOD IS LIFE. If you want thereat Sarsaparilla, try Prof. Ellis's. He (Prof. Ellis) kindly offers to tho Publio the best LivetiPills in town or country } wonderful >Covn Curoj withouMlfpain; Worm Cakes* euro for Piles. Testimony daily increas ing. Secret Complaints of young men cured Medicated Vapour Baths given at ali hours.— Npto tho address: No. SSB, Upper Queen-street (next Young Women's Institute).' Hours: From !) a.m. to 9 d.w. Consultation Gwtia. RUITSY » U P S, MADE WITH CANDY, HV A NEW PROCESS. i\ C. SHARtAND, Sole Agent. Suitable as Adjuncts to CRATED WATERS: GINGKRKTTE, GINGERADE, GINGER ALE SYRUP, RASPBERRETTK, MORELLA CHERRY, S>o., BLACK CURRANT SYRM 1. GREEN GINGER WINK. ■ CLARIFIED UMKJUICK, LIMEJUICE SYRp". LIMEatJfICK CiOitBIAL. F. C. SHAWjAND, AroTHECARIES HAU» Opposite Post-ofllco. R. ARNOLD'S PENNY ROYAL AND STEEL:PILLS.-Tho moat popular medicino of the day. Prioo, 3a 6d a box.—Colo nial Agent f C. Sharland, opposite tho Post oracc. EA¥NKSS V — Those distinguiHhed Londcjn, Auriculists' (Doctors Harvey and PeitchardJ infallible rcmedica. Descriptive pamphlets forwarded on rccolpt oi Btamps for postage.—T. B. Hannaf ord> Auckland. TD OSELINE vta* *»X HAIR,-,This ele A\l gant preparation completely eclipses every artiole of a similar kind now before the public—Price, lsGd a bottle—Siiarland, Apothecaries' Hall. QEGRETTIS INSECT POWDER.—The IO best and most roliablo in the market In perforated canister*. Price. Is Cd. —F. C, Siiarland, Apothecaries' Hall. mOOTHACHE CURE — Instantaneous X Rclief-ODONTALGIC-lB per bottie.- F. C. SHARLAND (opposite Poet-offloc). THE Best Preparation extant for promot ing Hair Growth is Dr. Erasmus Wilson's LOTION FOR THE HAIR. It is prepared from the original formula of this eminent authority by Chahlks Butcher, Pharmaceu tical Chemist (Victoria and New Zealand), junction of Pitt and Grey-streets. Auckland. PATS! RATS! RATS !—Us» XV SHARLAND'S PHOSPHOR PASTS Rats eat it greedily, and die; no smelL Price, One Bhilling a Bottle. F. C. SHARLAND opposite Post-office. Money. T-IATO «10,000 LENT on BuUding I IJL \J Society principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers. Allotments bought and Houses built on Weekly Payment System Mortgages aid Loans negotiated. See List of Properties for Bale OB Ith page. Six per cent. allowed on money deposited for investment— O. Williamson. Land. Estate, and Financial Assent and Vainer, High-street, Auckland.



Personal. (SHOULD the Gentleman who called in OWynyard-strcetafew days sinco still require Board and Rctiirieitco, he can be accommodated. "VTOTICE.—I will not be responsible for XI my Wife's Debts from this dato, she having left her home without caiise.-George Battnnis, Newton. ATRIM UK IA L. -Ou tsettlera can posi tively rely on introductions through Hannaford's Auckland Agency to suitable lemales of irrei>roachable character. One hun dred couples have to date been introduced to each other and married through above Agency. Printed forms forwarded to bona title applicants on receipt of stamps for reply, nnd inviolablo secrecy may bo absolutely depended upon, and undeniable proofs given of the Agcncy'sgcnuinc ness and reliability. CHRISTMAS TRADE.—Ladies' Under clothing and Baby Linen, Infanta' Robes and Cloaks. Doing a larire trade in Uiese de partments, lain able to offer some very cheap goods just now. A large parcel of LadiCß' Drawers, Chemise;, Night Dres<es, Bodices, just marked off lo sell cheap.—J. Henilell, top of Grey-street, Brighton llouso. Lost and Fonnd. LOST, December 20th, in Church-street', North Shore, a much-valued King; larwo pearls; inscription, "In Memory of Thos. Pick ford," etc.— £1 reward on returning to Star Ollico, LOST, in Domain yostorday, a Red Plush Purse containing money.—Finder will be rewarded by returning the same to T S. Jones, Fancy Shop. Queeii-oti'eot, LOST, on 2nd January, between Rnco Courso and Newmarket, a Grcenstono Karrlng mounted in gold.—The finder rewarded ou returning to Stak Ofllee. LOST, on ~Ne\v~Yea7d~Day, a Black Swan. Find sr wl 1 bo rewarded on returning the same to Sir Shcohan, Nelson street, fourth lioubo above Gas Works. NE (£1) POUND REWARD.-Lost, in Domain, on Jamiary 1. Silver English Lever Watch with Albert.—Kinder rewarded ou leaving same at Star ofllco. -| |4S REWARD.—Lost, a Bay Pony, JL " branded WI on near shoulder.—Apply J. Patterson, Blacksmith, Upper Queen-street. "fl (\S REWARD.-Lost, between the JL" Opera House and Devonport Wharf. i small Opera Glass, with name Peacock, Optician, on the rim.—Appjy Star Offloe. S REWARD.—Lost, between Albert Hotel and Upper Lornc-stroct. a Lady's Laco Handkerchief.—The flndor will receive the above raward by leaving it at tho Albert Hotel. STRAYED CATTLE.—Wanted, Owner ot a Hoan Cow, Red Steer, and 8 Hollers. -Alfred Bunkland. OUND, a Loet, No. 31; marked " S." Expenses to be paid.—Apply to Robert Moiuls, llobson Bay. Board and Residence! ARDINGE VILLA, Hardinge-streot (off Victoria-street West). — Vaoanoles 'or two or tbreo Gentlemen, or rcsnectableMar •ied Couples, as Hoarders. Healthy locality, commanding view, home comforts, bath, &c.-~ Mrs Sharpe, proprietress. ■. i | IJIURNISHED Bedroom, Sitting-room.' ? and Kitchen wanted by a young married :ouple; no attendance; terms moderate—AZ, jtak office. |3 OSEBANK HOUSE, DEVONFORT. t\j —This House is opened with ovory con venience for Boarders, and can bo relitod upon 18 llrat-clasa. Suites of Rooms; Plungo and Shower Baths. Terms moderate.—J. R. Hooper, Proprietor.__ ,__- "TcTVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL, OT HOBSON-STRKKT. Board and Lodging ~ ~ .. 30a per Week Single Room Ma pur Week LD CLUB PRIVATE BOARDING . HOUSE, Kden Orescent, has Vacancies ■ 'or a Single Gentleman, also for Lady and (Jen rteman,! wltli privato sitting-room ill required. Plungo and shower bath. E LLES LEY HOUSE, Wellesley-bt., Auckland (Three doors West from Hobson-street). BOARD AND RESIDENCE. A good Table kept; lofty and well ventilated t Bedrooms, Plunge and Showor Baths, and I jvery convenience to ensure tho comfort of ' Boarders and Visitors. Terms, fil per week. M. MASON (lato of, W^lling'on), Proprietress. Harbour Board Notices. A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. rENDERS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CAL LIOPE GRAVING DOCK. ~, r Harbour Board Oflleos, ' "" Auckland. 22nd October, 18«. Tenders will bo received at this Office until TUESDAY, Bth January, 1884, at noon, for tlio construction of Calliope Graving Dock, in tornis jf plans and specifications to do Been at the Engineer's Office. The lowest or any tender not necessarily ac 3eptei*. Tenders to bo endorsed, "Tender for Con struction of Cftlliope Graving Dock.T ■ • c. & stone. Chairman. Auctions. v : MONDAY, JANUARY 7. ' DEVONPORT, NORTH SHORE. At 11. o'clock. ■ "v, ' 1 THE FURNITURE BELONGING' ' TO THE LATE MR, NORRIS, CLAR ENOE ROAD, NEAR TO Tins ODD FELLOWS' GEORGE SIBBIN. . TUESDAY, JANUARY 8.., , WIRE MATTRASSES, JAPANNED TRUNKS, GENERAL TINWARE ' HOLLO WARE, ~ , &c, .'■••■' too., &o, GABRIEL LEWIS ! WILL. sell at his Rooms, on thoabovo ;. , date, at U o'clock, A CONSIGNMKNTiOF ABOVE GOODS. " JUST LANDED. THURSDAY, 10. TO BOOT AND "SHOE MANUFAC-r TURJERS A,NU j (»THERS J " X GABRIEL LEWIS HAS -received i'n's'tnictions to sell at his rooms on tho above date, at 11 o'olock— 88 Trunks of Ladies1, Maids', and Children's Boots and Shoes * ? T,™ ukf Jfa^, ics '. and Qonta' Uppers I Case of Drills, &c, &c. Terms at Salo. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY IC. £2,000 VALUE OP ENGLISH-MADE FURNI TURE, MIRRORS, ELECTRO PLATED GOODS, DESSERT SETS, FLOWER POTS, BRONZES, MATS, ' RUGS, HORSEHAIR, &c, 4c, &o. E. & A. ISAACS HAVE received Instructions to sell by Auction at their storos, Qneen-slreot on Wednesday, Jan. IC, at U o'olock, £2,000 Value of Leather. Crctonno. Ren, and Velvet Drawing-room nnd Dining fflß^ taH»a k Bp!ta!a ;HB Bronzes, fancy Flower Pots OeatmS tots, Electro-plated Good ß , "eaa»" &»■> &c., &. KO RESERVE. E. & A. ISAACS, Merchants and Auctioneers. tuesday. January 8. junctiolTyards. I NOR SALE, at Junction Yards on Tues day next, W0 FatSheeni fr°m HaWOra *»* ****** 100 Fat Lambs HUNTER & NOLAN. MONDAY, JANUARY 14 rjUTE FOURTH WOOL SALE OFTHESKABON Will be hold at DURHAM YARDS ON MONDAY, JANUARY 14. AT 2 O'CLOCK. HUNTER AND NOLAN. DURHAM YARDS. "~~ V: F°* ££%' BJ~^ Dnri""» y.«jp^ X! every Tuesday, at H 6'clook ~Jns also HIDKS, TALLOW, WOOL\ maiiggg^aSt ! . HUNTER & NOLAN,