NEW GUINEA.

EXPLORATION AND RESOURCES OF

THE COUNTRY.

[Special Letters to the Star.]

No. lI.—A Trip up tho Fly River (con' tinned).

Murray Isr.AXD, New Guinea, December C, 1883. A Perilous Situation.

We returned by tho western side of the river with the ebb tide, in the light of a full moon. We grounded -several times on sandbanks, but managed with poles and oars to get into deep water again. Finally, however, we stuck, the tide rushing past us like a sluice, driving us further on to tho bank. At daylight next morning wo awoke l<> lind ourselves on tho top of a sand bank 3ft high, which stretched away on all Hides, leaving a lino hard level sandbank, Wo jumped over board and walked about for an hour or so till tho tide began to How again, which it did with amoving rapidity. When it began to rise around our little craft, the rush of the current was terrible. I was afraid of the chain breaking as the boat slewed round to tho tide. We had moved the position of our anchor and taken every precaution we could, so there was nothing to do but to wait patiently and be ready lor action. After a little healthy excitement wo were once more alloat, making the best of our long oars and little dingy to get through the passage between the two islands near Sumaiut, in which we succeeded, and found tho Hope had arrived before us by another route. A Reformed Tribo. I landed at onco with ionic of our party. This if tho place where on a former visit the people showed signs of an attack. There was great excitement on that occasion, an arrow boing lired that stuck in a tree over my head, and our interpreter deserting us. Now, as before, thoro was a crowd on the bank awaiting our arrival. Many of them had been to our central station at Port Spicer, and so wore well acquainted with our peaceful intentions. We wero well re ceived, had an interesting meeting with the people, and, to their apparent satisfac tion, formed a mission station there, thoy readily giving a piece of ground for the teacher's house. My plan is to locate a teacher and a young student at each station; the latter being changed about every two months, so that this forms an im portant part of their education, and keeps up tho enthusiasm in the institution. We filled our boat with bundles of sago, which the people wore most anxious to barter for tomahawks, knives, calicoes, and tobacco. By this moans we supply tho institution hero largely with food. Again we went down the river, with the tide beat ing against the wind, and again stuck on a sandbank, where we remained till the fol lowing tide, reaching Port Spicer next morning about seven o clock. We spentthat day arranging matters connected with the station and our vessel, and left next morn ing for Kaiwai. Visit to a VUlago of Fighting Hen. Kaiwai is one of tho villages which Cap tain Pennyfather, of Q.G.S. Pearl, burnton account of the massacro of the crew of a vessel (seventeen persons) wrecked near the mouth of the river, in which the Kaiwaians wero the leadors. It is the largestvillago in the Fly River with which we arc acquainted, is immediately opposite Port Spicer, and dis tinctly seen from the mission house there. Captain Pennyfather told me that ho con sidered there could not be less than 1,000. lighting men in the village or town of Kaiwai. They aro feared by tho natives all along the coast to the we3t as far as Saibai. Many of them havo been to Port Spicer since my last visit, and soomed pleased whon tho teachers told them that I was going to pay them a visit and locate a teachor amongst them. Knowing the treacherous character of these pcoplo, and feeling that they might take reroute upon the first white man in their power, I confesi to a littlo anxiety as our boat grounded, and we jumped on to the sandbank by the side of the river, where a great crowd of naked savages woro standing. Of course we explained to them that we had nothin" to do with the burning of their village anil shooting their friends; that wo were men of peace, and hoped to prevent villages being burnt, and crews boing massacred, taking care to impress upon their minds that the letter would certainly lead to the former. I don't think there is much fear of their decorating their houses with tho skulls of another shipwrecked crew. They find that European skulls cost too much.

Tho town of Kaiwai is situated on the banks of a stream which the natives pay runs to tho sea on the opposite «ide, ami this stream about equally divides the town. I havo taken a photograph of a portion of ono half, seen from the place where wo landed ; also, a photo, of tho natives on tho other sido standing near tho landing-place. There were no women or children to be seen ; and, although tho crowd of men who re ceived us were all unarmed, I noticed that all the houses near seemed full of men, probably well armed and ready for action at a moment's notice. After a lengthy and pleasant interview, in which I endeavoured to assure them that wo were their friends and protectors, I asked them if they were willing to receive a teacher to live amongst them, who would teach them what was good. There seemed to bo a general con sent, and as they coulcl think of nothing better than giving their enemies a good thrashing, their first request was that tho teachers should aocompany them to make war upon their enemies to tho eastward ! They seemed greatly astonished at my photographio apparatus. Somo of their friends having been to Murray Island, ex plained to them what it could do ;an ex planation which wonderfully magnified the powers of the instrument, I have no doubt. Having taken the views and mado them a small present, they returning the compli ment in sago, we returned to the boat. A Pleasing Sign of Confidence. As soon as we had all got in and were ready to start the boat was suddenly rushed, as many jumping in as it would float, and a crowd standing in tho water around us, shouting and gesticulating in great excite ment. It is just at such times as these that serious collisions take place between the traderß and the natives. It was evident on a moment's reflection that the noise and excitement woro not connected with any attempt to seize our boat and secure our persons and property, for tho men were unarmed. It turned out that nearly the whole crowd wanted to go to Murray Island with us, and those around tho boat wero simply angry that their friends in the boat had got the advantage of them. The fivo natives who had boen here from Sumaiut had naturally given a good report of their visit, hence tho desire of so many to go. In vain we tried to persuade them to leave the boat. To push out into the river with such a crowd on board was not to bo thought of. At last, after considerable delay and endless talk, wo succeeded in getting all but tho three to leave quietly, telling them that somo moro should go next trip, The inci dent was pleasing, as it showcd-thclr entire confidence in us. Fear and Flight of Natives. I now determined to visit the next larg est village which Captain Pennyfather had burnt, which is situated near the mouth of the river on the east side. None of our party had visited this village, nor had any of the people been to Mibu. At this vil lage, an at Dudi (tho one that we visited 30 miles up tho river), tho natives were evi dently much afraid, and had little confidencp in us. It was completely deserted, tho dcox's and windows of tho houses beinw blocked up, and bunches of green grass and bush tied to the posts to indicate their de sire for peaqj. Dogs were howling in tho bush, and pigs wero running about tho vil lage with their bristles erect in evi dent terror. A few natives met us at the landing place, with whom we walked across an extensive sand flat, and through the village. We ex plained to them that we wero missionaries, men of peace, and urged them to call their neighbours. Only a few joined us, how ever, and to them we mado known our ob ject. They expressed their willingness to receive a teacher, and I promised to locate one next trip. This will make six mission stations on the Fly River, which will be sufficient for a time. From these centres the good news will travel in all directions in the vicinity of this great river, and in deed far beyond it. Herejwe separated from the Mibu mission party ; they returning to Port Spicer in the Hope, whilst we steered across the mouth of the river westward to Bampton, which is twelve or fifteen miles distant. Before we reached the extensivesandbank in the middle of the river, the tide had ebbed so much that we were unable to cross it, and so were obliged to anchor and wait for the | next tide. In beating about the river we find that, as a rule, the deep-water channels are near the shore. First, there is a row of islands of considerable size (from one to four miles long, and from h&lf-a-inile to three

giving it somewhat tho appcavaiito of two rivers. Ag.tin, in tho middle of these thoro are generally extensive mmlflnts, which are dry nt, low water.

A Wirtn'.y Different Reception.

Crossing the sandbank at; high water, we proceeded towards I'arcm (Hampton). which we reached near sundown, when the

tide was at its lowest ebb. To got to the village we hail lo walk about three miles over a aandflat and through a mangrove swamp, although at high water wo can take the Venture close to the hou?es, as 1 did on a former visit, Being anxious not to lose another day, and rather enjoying the pro spect of the walk after being confined to our little craft, we pulled in our dingy to the nearest point and com menced our march. Over the sand and mudflat was not so bad, but when we came to thn mangrove swamp it was far from agreeable. However, it waa getting dark, and there was nothing for it but to press on through mud and water amongst entangled roots and fallen trees. Having crossed the swamp we came upon a largo comparatively clear space near the village, in the centre of which stood a handsome yoim^ Papuan, dressed in a red-and-white cricketing cap, blue-and-red jersey, and trousers rolled up to tho knees, with a fowling-piece under his arms in true sportsman stylo. 1 won dered who he could be, and when we drew near found it was Ifnawia, one of the church members from Saibai. TJie teachers from •Jaibai, Kat.iu, an.' Ture-tuve had arrived in their boat to visit their colleagues in the Fly River. As we wero going to their stations they returned witli us. The tcachej' at Hampton has got his house up, "in jwhich we slept that night, having a long talk with the people, who seemed much pleased at this unex pected visit. As soon as our arrival was known there was great shouting through the village—men, women, and children coming running from all parts. Tho seed has clearly taken root here, watered by the blood of four martyrs (two Lifu teachers and their wives), and will, ere long, wo hope, bring forth good fruit. Early next morning it was, of course, low water again; but to save time we returned as we came, and started with the fide for Katau, which we reached at sunset We had plenty of pilots on board to take us through tho narrow passage over tho bar and into the beautiful quiet harbour, formed by an island situated at the] mouth of the river. A Savago and His Son.—A Contrast. We found our old friend Maino, the chief, sitting, as usual, cross-legged on a mat in front of his house to receive us, look ing as dirty, and as ugly, and as great a savage as ever. It is now twelve years since Mr Murray and i first visited this old heathen, our first mission station on the mainland being formed at his village. lie has been our friend all along, although ho has a weakness for cutting oil1 the heads of his onemies, and has hitherto declinod to ombraco Christianity, because its precepts forbado him this pleasure. He is now, however, getting old and unable to pursue his favourite sport—skull-hunting. His son, who is a fine, tall young fellow, is a good, earnest local preacher, the teacher's best friond and supporter, Theyoungpeople,who aro very numerous,are growing up, attaching themselves to the teacher. Although this was our first mission station on tho mainland, our South Sea Island teachers, being unable to remain, did very little for tho elevation of the people. Now that they have a teacher who is accustomed to the climate, from our Papuan seminary here, wo may reasonably hope for progress. The people havo evi dently worked well sinco my last visit to show their attachment to their teacher, for they have built for him (Ami) one of the largest and best teachers' houses in the whole mission. On tho following morning we started for an inland town of which 1 had heard a good deal, and where I was anxious to place a teacher. We could scarcely have been more unfortunate in the day,as therehad justbeen a thunderstorm, and, for three hours before we started the rain fell in torrents. How ever, the journey was on my programme, and I saw no sufficient reason for crossing it out. It may interest some to know that is the point whence the mythical " Captain Lawson " commenced his wonder fid travels in New Guinea ! Our party con sisted of about twenty, with Maiuo's son as guide and interpreter. Wo wero prepared to walk, wade, or swim. There was not much to bo feared from tho peoplo, except that they would run away on our approach, which we endeavoured to prevent by sending a messenger ahead. Alligator Adventures. Just before wo started a largo alligator was seen on the opposite side of the river, nbout 'JOO van Is oil. The monster had about half his body out of the water, nibbling away at something on the bank. A rifle bullet struck him on tho head, causing him to spring up and fall backwards into the river. This reminds me of the first alligator we saw when the Ellcnjrowan anchored at I'ort Spicor. We had just arrived, and wero ail miring the harbour with its bonks of steinless palms, when wo saw a largo alligator drifting down tho middle of the harbour with the tide, with his head half out of the water. A shot was fired at him, tho bullet entering tho water closo to his head; he ducked, and when opposite tho vessel raised just his eye above the water for a few seconds to take a good survey of this new phenomenon in those waters. We should liko to have put a ballot into it, but before wo were ready he soemed to have come to the conclusion that it waa safer below, so we saw no more of him.

Our Athlete's Verdict.

BICYCLING.

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Remember This.

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SUPREME COURT.

Criminal Sessions.

Yesterday Concluded.

(Before Ilia Honor Mr .Justice Gillies.) SilKKi'-STEALIN'a, — Totnn, n native, was arraigned upon an indictment charging him with stealing and killing sheep belonging to Alexander Speed Webster, of Hokionga.— The prisoner pleaded guilty,— His Honor said prisoner had been found guilty upon his own confession. Sentence : Three years' penal servitude. — Riki Painoha and Hennre- Topatopa, two natives, wens charged with a similar offence ; but tho jury did not sec their way sufficiently clear to find a true bill. —The prisoners wore therefore discharged. BnEAKINfi and Entkrino. — Paraheriri, a native, pleaded guilty to an indictment charging him with breaking and entering tho store of Andrew Pearson, at Whangarei, and stealing therefrom a quantity of wear ing apparel and tobacco.—Prisoner, through the interpreter, Mrßrown, pleaded guilty.— His Honor in passing sentence remarked upon the two previous convictions of the prisoner for similar offences, and sentenced him lo live years penal servitude. Laiu;kny. —John Fitzgerald wasarrainged upon an indictment charging him with stealing on board the Delta, liver steamer between Ngaruawahia and Cambridge, a pocketbook containing half sove reigns, two sovereigns, nine one pound n )tes, and a ticket for tho Melboun o sweep, the properly of Adam Gall.—Mr Williamson, crown solicitor, having opened the case, called the witness.—Adam Gall deposed fiat lie was a fireman on board the steamer Delta, and prisoner was mate. He hung his; coat near tho boiler,'containing the money and property ; on missing the money, several of the passengers turned tlcir pockets inside out, and expressed their willingness to undergo a search. Prisoner was subsequently seen in an hotel with a roll of notes, and spending money freely. .Tust before tho robbery, tho prisoner was in want of money, and had borrowed two shillings.— Wm. Davis, a shoemaker, gave like evidence.—Constables Dillon and Alford arrested the prisoner on tho charge.—Tho jury found the prisoner guilty. —His Honor ro served sentence.

SPORTING NEWS.

The V.X.C. Autumn Meeting,

[keuter's cablegram.]

Melbourne, Monday. — Seventy " one entries have been received here for the NewJ market Handicap, and thirty-two for tho Australian Cup, to be run at tho Victorian Racing Club's Meeting in March next.

MINING NEWS.

THAMES.

[IST TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

Thames, this day. New PnmcE Imperial.—Since work was re sumed 70 loads of quartz have been crushed for a yield of 350 ounces amalgam. The stopes on No. 2 lode continue to produce parcels of speci mens ; not less than 3 cwt. have been secured ince Wednesday last. There are still about E0 feet of ground to be taken out for tho whole length of block. Considerable water is issuing from the eastern drive at No. 5 level, probably the drainage from the reservoir at No. 4. The reef here manifests improvement. Preparations are being mado for sinking a winzo below No. 5, directly eastward of the cross-cut, at the pomt where the reef was rather poor when driving the western drive on No. 1 reef. No. 3 level lius been discontinued, and will remain idle until the winze from No. 2 is completed, this step being necessitated by the imperfect state of the ventilation at present. AlAKiNKit.—The intermediate level has been opened westward of winze on the cross leader at a depth of 40ft. below No. i level.

Loxnox.—Tho cross-cut towards No. 1 lode has already traversed half the required dis tmce, the face having been extended 55ft. through good country. The drive on No. 2 reef was resumed yesterday.

MOANATAIAKI.—In consequence of the strike, tho manager lias only a few men at work on the leaders in the Nonpaioil section. It appears that the strikers have several times agitated fcr increased wages without success, hence their action.

Queen of Beauty.—Nothing has been done in die mine since the holidays in consequenco of tho prevalence of gas in the low levels. The manager is endeavouring to expel it by con duct iiiy water pipes through the shaft to No. 8 level.

Caledonian. — The stopes on Red Queen leaders. No. 1 level, continue to produce pay able quartz, with small parcels of specimens. The cross-cut at No. 2 level is within about 50 feet of the leaders.

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Auctions W. S. COCHT.ANF..] [JAMES DACBK TO-MORROW, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9. MAHOGANY BOOK CASE. BOOKS. BOOKS. BOOK SHELVES. fTPHE Subscribers will *ell at their Rooms, L Queen-street, on Wednesday, 9th instant, nt 11 o'clock, 500 VOLUAI US BOOKS, consisting of—Trans actions N.Z. Institute, Pope, Wordsworth, and Shelley's Works, \\ averlcy Novels, Spectator, Cicero, Darwin, Dumas, Re views, Works of Carlyle, Tyndall, Ma caulay, Byron, Dickens, Shakespeare. Lite of Pitt, History of England, Napier's Peninsular \Tnr. Alison's History of Eu rope, Leisure Hour, Sunday at Home, Scicntillc Works. Novels, &c. Also, at 12 o'clock. MAHOGANY BOOK CASK OAK BOOK SHELVES BOOK CABINKTS. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, i Auctioneers. JOHS LEVDON".] [EDWARD LF.YDON. THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 18S4, At 11 o'clock TO THE TRADE, DEALERS, HOTEL KEEPERS, AND OTHERS. XOHN & E. LEYDON have been favoured fj with instructions from Mr M. Cullen to sell on his premises, High-street (threo doors from Shortland-strcet), tho Balance of his Stock in Trade (without the slightest reserve), con- Bisting of— 2 SETS OF DOUBLE AMERICAN HARNESS 2 dozen Ladios' Side Saddles 4 dozen Self-anting Fish and Flower Fountains 12 dozen American Clocks 2 Bischop's Patent Filters ■ 5 Handsomo Iron Bedsteads 8 Staplo Prosses and 10,000 Staplo Binders Also, A Lot of Amorican Black Walnut Flower Stands, Newspaper Brackets and Handsome Foot Rests, with Boxes. Also, a Lot of Glassware, consisting of 7doz. of Marma lado Dishes, 15doz. pint Jugs, sdoz. 1-pint Jugs. Also, a Largo Lot of Superior Cut Glass, comprising Clarot Jugs, Quart and Pint Decanters, Flower Stands, Carrafres and Tips, Water Sots, Ruby and Green . Hocks. Champagnes, Jollies and Custards, * Finger Cups, Soda Tumblers, Butters (covered). Sugars, Wine Glasses, 5 dozen Coverod Sugars, &0., &o. We would wish to draw tho attention of tho General Publio to the above Sale, as the goods are of a superior quality and suitable for every household. JOHN AND E. LEYDON, Auctioneers. THE HAYMARKET TTT 0 O L qA L E TO-MORROW, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9. ALFRED BPCKLAND. THURSDAY, JANUARY 10. THE REMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE, on Thursday next, January 10, at 1 o'clock, Dairy Cows. Store Cattle 60 Choico Fat Steere, from "Tara" 250 Fat Wethera, from Gisborne Fat Cattle, Sheep, and Lambs, from Wai kato and Waitara Fat and Store Pigg. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THE HAYMARKET. SEVERAL FIRST-CLASS REAPERS AND MOWERS AND REAPERS FOR SALE. Tho samo may bo viewed on application being made at the Olllco of ALFRED BUCKLAND. /COUNTRY CATTLE SALES, Pokono—Monday, January U Drury—Wednesday, January 16 Papakura—Wednesday, January 90 Sheep Fair—Tuesday, Fobruary 5. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAYS. THE HAYMARKET. SALE OF WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDES, and TALLOW, each TUSSDAY, at 12 o'clock. ALFRED BUCKLAND THE HAYMARKET. REGULAR SALES OF HAY AND STRAW BACH TUESDAY AND FRIDAY, At 11 o'clock. ALFRED BUCKLAND, MONDAY, JANUARY 14, rjiHE FOURTH WOOL SALE OF THE SEASON Will bo hold at DURHAM YARDS ON MONDAY, JANUARY 14. AT 2 O'CLOCK. HUNTER AND NOLAN. DURHAM YARDS. liiOß SALE, at the Durham Yards, I every Tuesday, at 11 o'clock, HIDES, TALLOW, WOOL, and SKINS, HUNTER & NOLAN. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16. £2,000 VALUE OF ENGLISH-MADE FURNI TURE, MIRRORS, ELECTRO PLATED GOODS, DESSERT SETS, FLOWER POTS, BRONZES, MATS, RUGS, HORSEHAIR, ' &c, *c., &c. ! E. ,& A. ISAACS HAVE received Instructions to sell by Auction at their stores, Qucen'-strect, on Wednesday, Jan. IG, at 11 o'clock, £'000 Valno of Leather, Cretonne. Rep, *' and Velvet Drawing-room and Dining room Suites, Oak Bedroom Suites, Tables, Chairs, Towel-horses, Cheffon iors. Bookcases, Spittoons, Brackets, Mirrors, Work Tables, Card Tables, Occasional Tables, Washstands, -*^ Commodes, Writing Tables, What nots, Music Stands, Mats, Rugs, Carpets, Qnilts, Horsehair, Vnscs, Flowcrstands, Bronzos, Fancy Flower Pots, Dessert Hots, Electro-plated Goods, &c., &c, &. NO RESERVE. E. ft A. ISAACS,. Merchants and Auctioneers. MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 1884, At Noon, MARINE RESIDENCE SITES. VILLA SITES. SEA BATHING, FISHING, &c, &c. NEAR LAKE TAKAPUNA, NORTH SHORE. THE undersigned will offer for salo by auction, on the above ttato, at his Mart, 129, Qucfcit-s.trcet, Auckland, VALUABLE ALLOTMENTS of from 1 to 3 ACRES of SEMI-VOLCANIC SOIL, in all containing about 10 ACRES, togcthor with tho SUBSTANTIAL HOUSE thereon erected, lately occupied by Captain Wolch, and known as "SEAVIEW." Tho land for solo Is situated within twenty minutes' drive from tho 'Dovonport Wharf, having frontage to the Lako Takapuna Road, <*8O Irontago to .tho sea. and to tho finest beach around Auckland (suitable for boating or sea bathing). Tho views from any part of the property are unexcelled by any around Auckland, and only roqulri! to be.seen to bo appreciated. Tho Salo is held over till after tho Christmas holidays, to give opportunity to persons desirous of purchasing to tiow the land. 'Ukrms.—One-tenth Cash on fall of hammer, balance in,thrco months, at seven per cent. interest, or two-thirds of tho purchase money n, 5 may remain for threo years at eight per cent. ■i /perannum. ; Lithographic plans can bo ho 4on application. The Laud In Flagged ami Pegged. | For furtlior information, apply to



AuctiioJUSt THURSDAY, JANUARY 10. rO BOOT AND SHOE MANUFAC TURERS AND OTHERS. GABRIEL LEWIS. HAS received instructions to sell at his j rooms on the above date, nt 11 o'clock— j 59 Trunks of Ladies', Maids', and Children's j Hoots nnd Shoes 3 Trunks Ladies' and Gent 3' Lppcrs I Casoof Drills, &C&O. Terms at Sale. MONDAY, JANUARY 11, B. C. GREENWOOD TYTILL sell by auction, at his Mart, VV on Monday, .Tan. U, at noon. A GOOD 5-ROO.MED HOUSE with Workshop, s?ood well with pump. situated n South Street, I'onsonhy. Allotment ill x tiOO planted with choice fruit treees;. 1 here is a brick entrance to the lot from \ ork-strect. R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. j —== Hotels. XMPERIAL HOTEL, CORNER OF QUEEN AND FORff STREETS. T. T. ANDERSON, Phowiietor, Begs to inform tho Public that he is now ready to receive Boarders at his New Hotel, where they will find every accommodation. Hot Cold, and Shower Baths. Lurge, Spacious Bedrooms. Luncheon from Ito i. WHAN GAR. El HOTE L, OPPOSITE TOWN" WHARF, WHAXGAUEI. urns lea Desires to inform the Public of Whangarcl anil surrounding districts that she hits purchased the above old-established and well-known hotel, and has appointed Hit A. (I. BRIGHT as Manager of thesame. The Manager takes this opportunity of informing tho public thut no stone will be left unturned tohiako this a popular house with travellers generally. m \d particular regard will be paid to the convenience and necessities of families visiting the district. Civility, attention, and moderate charges can be depended on. Special regard will be paid to selling none but tho Best Brands of Liquors. Saddle Horses and Boats on hire. Trap meets trains from all stoamcis. PREMIER HOTEL, WAIORONGOMAI (Near tho Telegraphic Otllcc), is tho LEADING HOTEL IN THE DISTRICT. Tho Proprietor is now Erecting Largo antl Important Additions, including numerous Bed rooms and Privato Parlours, which will be* fitted up with overy regard to tho Caro, Com fort, and Enjoyment of. Guests. No expense whatever has been spared, to constitute tins the Premier Hotel of tho To Aroha Goldfleld, and make it the Favourite Resort of the Travelling Public. Tho Wines and Spirits arc of the Best Brands. Billiards. Stabling—Convenient and Extensive. J. B. KILIAN, Proprietor. Coaches. TVTORTHERN OMNIBUS COMPANY J3I (LIMITED). NEW NORTH ROAD TIME-TABLE, on and after MONDAY, December I7th, ISS3:—. Auck'and to Mt. Albert Avondalo and Jit Al and Avondalc. Bert to Auckland. Leave Union Bank: Leave Avondalo; 7 a.m. 7.55 a.m. 10.15 „ ■ S.oO „ 12.15 p.m. 11.30 „ •1.30 ~ t2.25p.in. i.la „ 5.15 „ 5.15 „ 5.30 „ •To Mt. Albert only. tFrom Mt. Albert only. SATURDAYS. 7 a.m. 7.5j a.m. •10.15 „ 5.30 „ 1.10 p.m. ti1.15 „ 2.30 ~ 2.f>op.m. 4 „ 5 10.30 „ 5.30 ~ 11 „ t11.»5 .. 'For Mt. Albert only. tFrom Mt. Albert only. Auckland to New New Lynn to Auck- Lynn. land. 2.15 p.m. 7.45 a.m. 5.15 „ 3 p.m. SATURDAYS. 2.30 p.m. 7.15 a.m. 10.30 ~ 1.50 p.m. GREAT NORTH ROAD. Auckland and Arch Hill. Leave National Bank. Leave Atch HHI. 7.30 a.m. 8.15 a.m. 0 „ 0.30 „ 10.15 „ 9.15 „ 11.15 „ 11 1 p.m. 12.25 p.m. T..15 „ 1.35 „ 2.15 „ 3 3.15 „ "3.50 7, 5.5 „ 1.20 „ „ 5.15 „ G. 30 „ 7 „ Saturday Nights Only. Saturday Nights Only. 8.30 p.m. 9.15 p.m. 10 „ 10.S0 „ An Omnibus will run from Provincial Lunatic Asylum to Auckland at 9.25 a.m., and *3.30 p.m., and from Auckland (National Bank) to Asylum 1.-15 and 5.30 p.m. Also, an Omnibus will run from Avondalo to Auckland nt 9 a.m., and from Auckland (National Bank) to Avondale 5.38 p.m. Saturday Night 3 only; Avondalc to Auckland B p.m.-", Auckland to Avondalo 10.30 p.m. * Will not run on Saturdays. "XT O TIC S. — REDUCED FARES TO [ JL>I WAIWERA HOT SPRINGS.-A Royal | Mail Coach leaves Devonport, North Shore ; every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, on a* rival of the 9a.m. Boat from Auckland, arriving at Waiwera at 3.30 p.m.; returning from Wai wera every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 8.30 a.m., arriving at Devonport at 2.30 p.m.: callingatLakeTakapuna, Lucas Creek, Dairy Flat, Wade, and Orewa. All Parcels sent over to Devonport by tho 9 a.m. boat will be punctu ally attended to, and Parcels, Orders, Messages, etc., left at Mr Peel's office, Victoria Road, where the Coach passes, will bo taken on and delivered at a small cost, Single Fare to Wai mum. 8s; or Retr*"? ■■' ""Vy Flat, is.-**** \>. Propriety TIME - TABLE OF DEVONPORT AND LAKE COACHES. ALTERATION FOR DECEMBER. Leave Victoria Wharf, Devonport, at 7.45 and 10.20 a.m., and 2 and 4.20 p.m. Leave Takapojja School-house at 8.45 and 11 a.m., and 3 and 5.15 p.m. Sundays. — Leavo Dovonport at 10.40 a.m., and 2 and 4.20 p.m. Leave Takapuna at 11.15 a.m., and 3 and 5.15 p.m. FARE EACH WAY, ONE SHILLING. F. J. QUICK. Proprietor HOLLIS AND BROUGH'S LINE OF COACHES. Leave Auckland Leave Onkitcwga 9.45 a.m. CO a.m. 10.30 a.m. 8.30 a.m. 11.0 a.m. . fl.O a.m. )2.i0 p.m. Q 9.J5a.m. 1.0 p.m. . 11).30a.m. 2.0 p.m. ■ .3 11.15 a.m. 2.45 p.m. 3- 1.2.15 p.m. 3.15 p.m. -H 1.0. p.m. 4.n p.m. «£j 1.30 p.m. 4.30 p.m 52 2.30 p.m. 5.0 p.m. £ m 3.15 p.m. 6.0 p.m. wi3 1.0. p.m. ■ 7.0 p.m. g« 5.30 p.m. 11 p.m. dO (!."0 p.m. Saturday, 10 and S^ Saturdays, «,0 p.m. II p.m. m 3 fi.2o p.m. Sundays : OQrH Bbndats! 10.0 a.m. B.:»a.m. 2.0 p.m. 11.30 a.m. 6.0 p.m. 4.0 p.m. Coaches for Special Trips, Brakes, Buggies, and ".Saddle Horses for hire, nt Manukau Stables, Lower Queen-street, Onehnnga. HOLLIS & BROUGH, Proprietors. "DAINBRIDGE'S TIME TABLE. From Union Bank—22 minutes past the'hour and 23 minutes to the hour. From The Tiirek Lamps—7 minutes to the hour, and overy hour. Night Trips kkom Town—j-paat 8, }-past 0, l-past 10, and J-past 11. From THBEB Lamps— 8,9,10,11. From Union Bank to Shelly Beacii—7 minutes past 9, 7 minutes past 11,7 minutes past 2, 7 minutes past 4, 7 minutes past 5, 23 minutes past 6, and 37 minutes past 7. From SnKLLY Beach—B.3o a.m., 8.45 a.m., ---10.30 a.m., 1.30 p.m., 3.30 p.m., 4.30 p.m., and 7.45 p.m. Saturdays prom Shelly Bkach—B.3o a.m. 8.45 a.m., 10.30 a.m., 12.30 p.m. From Union Bank—9.7 a.m. 11.7 a.m. .and 1.7 p.m. T) OVAL MAIL LINE OF COACHES ALTERATION OF TIME-TABLE. Iho Royal Mail Coach (carrying passengers) will, on and after 6th October, ISS3, and until further notice, run to tho following Time table :— Leave Cambridge for Hamilton Junction Rail way Station daily at 8.15 a.m.; returning from Station to Cambridge on arrival of. Train from Auckland. Leave Hamilton for Te Aroha on Mondays Wednesdays, and Fridays on arrival of Train from Auckland; returning- from To Aroha on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at 7 a.m. catching the 2 o'clock Train at Hamilton" Junc tion for Auckland. Booking Offices : Gwynne's Hotel, Hamilton West; Coleman s Hotel, To Aroha; and at my Premises, Kirkwood and Lako-streets, Cambridge. W. K. CARTER, Proprietor Cambridge, October 1883. fTIELEGRAPH LINE OF COACHES. LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES, kliikwood and lake-stkeets, cambridge, Waikato, New Zealand. W. K. CARTER, Proprietor. W. K. C. begs to return his sincero thanks to his numerous friends and the public generally for the liberal support he has received since commencing business; and has to inform them that in order to meet the requirements of this rapidly advancing district, he haa added largo and commodious additions to his premises, whifih are second to none in New Zealand. Tourists for the Hot Lake Country sup plied with Saddle Horses and Buggies on the shortest notice; also, Experienced Guides and careful drivers. Buggies and Saddle Horses always on hire. Orders by telegram or otherwise punctually attended to. .<.'■■ , . Cambridge, October 6,1883.



Ironmongery. JB. B L A I X I E, c VICTORIA-STRKBT, importer of builders' & furnisii in3 ironmongery Direct from Manufacturers, Has for Salo, at Low Ratos £arpentevß' Toola Nails, Locks, Hinge* Kitchen Ranges Register Grates, In (treat Variety Marblo and enamelled Ste*« Mantelpieces Largest Stock In Auckland Marblo, Electroplate, Curb, and othor Fenders Galvanized Iron, Sheet Load, and Zinc Slate, Coment, and Piaster INSPECTION INVITED Cheap Hardware House, 234, Queen-street, Auckland. J. & J. Dickey HAVE FOR SAUS ROWATT'S ANUCAPNIC LAMPS, Also, EXTRA BURNERS, FONTS, GLOBES, AND WICKS,' And a Groat Variety of CHIMNEYS. KODGERSW, LOCKWOOD'S. & WIQFAIX'B TABLE & POCKET CUTLERY. JOHNSON'S CELEBRATED SCISSORS. CLARK'S BOILERS, SAUCEPANS, fta. GRIFFITHS'S PATENT TEA AND COFFEE POTS. STAMPED TINNED MEAT AND PIB DISHES, BASINS AND MILK PANS, All Sizes, BUCKETS, TUBS, PAILS, AND OVENS, BROOMS, SCRUBBERS, WHISKS, &c, HAIR, CLOTH, & NAIL BRUSHES. PARKES'S, BLACK'S, AND LYNDON'S SPADES AND DIGGING FORKS, GARDEN HOES, RAKES, & TROWELS. DISSTON, SORBY, AND SPEAR AND JACKSON'S HAND, RIP, AND TENNON SAWS. AXES, ADZES, TOMAHAWKS AND CHISELS, AUGERS, PLANES, HAMMERS, BRACES, TWIST AND PATENT BITS, ALL SIZES, LOCKS, HINGE NAILS, & BRASSWARB, SCOTT'S GENUINE WHITE LEAD, RAW, BOILED, & LINSEED OIL. FIVE PER CENT. DISCOUNT ALLOWED TO CASH PUBOHA3EBS On all Sales amounting to 20s and upwards. J. & J. DIOKEI, 234. QUEEN-STREET. Sewing Machines. [Established 1855.] BY SOCIAL APVonrmK!n -"OICYCLES! BICYCLES I BICYCLES ! SEWING MACHINES! I SEWING MACHINES!! "Oh, men with sisters dear, Oh, men with lovers and wives, Buy a "DOMESTIC" Machine, and they Will thank yon all their lives." Indeed, nothing could be more acceptable or suitable as a NEW YEAR PRESENT. THE LARGEST SHOW-ROOMS AND THE BEST AND CHEAPEST STOCK IN NEW ZEALAND. SHAKESPEAR & CO. OFFICES: Opposite the Market, Queex-street. Warehouso: Lorne-stkeet. "W. C» 'DEN NE S, THE GREAT SEWING MACHINE IMPORTER, Haa just received a Large Shipment of the Challengo Machino of the World— THE WHITE CO.'S SEWING MACHINE, The Most Silent The Cheapest Tho Most Rapid The Highest Arm The Most Simple Tho Largest Table The Mest Easy to Work Tho Best Cover The Most Durable The Simplest Shuttle Tho Most Elegant The Neatest Stitch Treadle Machines, from £5 10s. DENNES'S CHALLENGE BICYCLES AND TRICYCLES. TRICYCLE Sf I m •*$ P from £22 105. BICYCLE,'4Bin,, from £12 10. /§M CASH ON DEFERRED PAYMENTS, 30 Days CASH SALE OF SEWING MACHINES, TREMENDOUS REDUCTION. LITTLE WERTHEIM £3 15s. FRISTER AND ROSSMANN, from £4 4a. FRISTER & ROSSMANN TREADLE MACHINE, from £6. STANDARD TREADLE MACHINE, £6 1081 mHE QREAT TTVEPOT,



NELSON, MOATE&Co.'s INCOMPARABLE QUEEN-STREET'AUCKLAND, Next the Hew Zealand Clothing Factory.



Coachbuildcrs, &c. THAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY FACTORY JAMES MACKIE, Proprietor, VICTORIA-STREET EAST, AUCKLAND Repairs of ovory description In Wood and Iron neatly exocntcd on tho shortest notice. Springs mado and repaired. Ahvays on Hand—A large quantity of Lamps, also Ironbnrk Shafts and Spokes, Rad Gum Felloes, and Hobart Town Hardwood. N.B.—Country Orders punctually at tended to XpDWIN TTARVIE, CARHIAGB AND BUGGY BUILDER, HAS REMOVED FROM UPPER QUEEN - STEET TO UPPER SYMONDS-STREET, And hopes to retain all his old Customers and gain some new. 0 U S I N S AND AT X I N, COACH BUILDERS, Elliott and Alheut-stkekts, Havo in Stock- Double and Single-seated Buggies, Hooded Phoetons, Vis-a-vis, WagKoneltca, Dog Carts, Second-hand Phajtons and Buggios. Also, Many Thousands Seasoned Finished Spokes, the Best Stock in Auckland. milE LARGEST and BEST STOCK of JL MACHINES in Auckland, Comprising— THE ItUBGE BAYLISS & THOMAS'S ROYAL MAIL CLUB BUSSEY'S DEVEY'S. Prices from £13, with Ball Bearings. Tricyclos Willis's Sociable and Single, and Royal Mail Repairs a Specialty.—SEßVlCE & FITTON 22, Grey-street, Auckland. BOYS' VELOCIPEDES, 225; PERAMBULATORS, IBs; INVALID CARRIAGES, aU kinds (Wholesale ninJ Retail!; lUBY Si.KKPIXG CARRIAGES; Also, BICYCLKi tl.c.-i l-'^lwh make), ROCK ING HGl:.<l«, fee. R. ANDERSON, PAIUtAMATTA-STREKTCaaDNSy. Awarded Four Pr " t IIHE Best Preparation extant for promot- JL ing Hair Growth is Dr. Erasmus Wilson's LOfION FOR THE HAIR. It is prepared from the original formula of this eminent authority by Charles Butcher, Pharmaceu tical Chemist (Victoria and New Zealand), J___|ip^^Pit^gd<3rOTj|tEeot^Aucklttnd ta^^



T nsT J^URCHASED, TEN THOUSAND FOUNDS CHOIGB KAISOU CONGOU AND FINE ASSAM I'EKEO TEAS, Specially with a view to my Is Bd, 2s, and 2a 6d TEAS, BEING SECOND TO NONE IN THE COLONY. F R E D K. WHITEHEAD, TEA IMPORTER, AND TOWN AND COUNTRY GROCER, 35, VICTOIUA-STRKET, AND PONSONBY, AUCKL A N D. N.8.-All Christmas Ciooils in Stock suitable for the Season, at Lowest Prices for Cosh.



NELSON MOATE & Co. DRINK OUR fuß BONDED TIA It has Mo Equal for Tru» Hafuritl Flavour, Vatus, and Strength. PRICES 2/-, 2/4, 2/8 BT 3/-, 3/4, 4/- '»" 1-lfc. mm* i-lfc. Packata. HALF-CHEST 3. BOXES. "PRESS," "Mr. Nalsoa la a Profaasloaal Taa Tastar and Binder." AWABDED COLDfit SILVER MEDALS. jfELSOU, jffOATE & (j0 TEA MERCHANTS, CHRISTCHURCH, DUNEDIN, AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON. MENTS-EVERYWHERI.



A TEA OF RARE & MATCHLESS EXCELLENCE, INDISPENSABLE FOR THE CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS. A DELICIOUS AND REFRESHING CUP OF TEA. THIS may bo obtained by Purchasing the Fino Blend of INDIA AND CHINA TEAS SOLD 11Y ROBERT NEAL, At Two Shillings and Fourpoaco per Pound. PURITY AND QUALITY UNEQUALLED. ROBERT~NEAL, THEATEE BOYAL BUILDINGS, QUEEN AND VICTORIA-STREETS, Auckland.



Ironmongery. RANGES, REGISTER ORATES, COOKING STOVES, * WINGATE, BURNS & CO., o g WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGERS, 5 M CUSTOMS-STREET, AUCKLAND. g \. X^ skapon'3 noons. 0 \V\ OATtt)TOr SPADES d \/o,X GARUKN SHEAIUj W \'o\ GARDEN KAKJCy J* X-AX GAIUJKN HOKB y H / as\ vA HAY RAKTCi? § h ///A X%\. KAY FOHIC9 S ~, / \^X HAY SCYTHES -W 2 /.^%/ \*vS. HAY KNIVES n o \ \/ X A . w FUENISUING - IKONMOKGERY. - FURNISHING



Gunsmith. fi V N;8. GUNS. GUNS SHOOTING SEASON. 1831 TO SPORTSMEN. D. EVTTT, GUNMAKER, 234, Qotkn-sthkkt, Auckland (Opposite the CltyMarkot), Oflbra FOB SALE, at unusually Low Price* I ■rflffffifc Double Breeoh jdffltm&S&miPi loading Gnn» ■' Double Munle ■tfffiaffigpaSeßSg loading Gum M mlSlßjto** "• Btogla Muzzie st bBkHT loading Gvina W&Tryp&T Cnrti« and Harvey's Dla _J& >«*#*» A^V mond Gnnpowder &3&&>?M A Pigon,Wilk3r,& Laurence ' JcisSiSaSißli ~~. I Alliance Gunpowder WwffiMWi Walker's, Parker & Co.'i ■ffiWffp-1' Newcastle Chilled Shot ygg|Sy|| Eley's Cartridges and Car ■fflcSßrill trldge Cases feSSSrtP' Eloy's Caps and Wadding fejPSj Loading Machines, Re-cap §ffl* Powder Flasks and Shot PonebM its Gomo Bags and Gun Cases gjgj Air Guns ™$M Gun work of every kind done on th« Ha Premises. Workmanship unsurpaaaod call in tho Colony, and Prices Reasonable. Tjgi Established 1859. OPPOSITE THE CITY MARKET. FIREWORKS ! ! FIREWORKS 1! ' A very LARGE ASSORTMENT of PAIN'S LONDON-MADE FIREWORKS on hand and to arrive. Wholesale and retail. Sond for price list. Tea merchants. LIQUOR Tea Co., London. Books Given Away: Its. of Tea Sold: 3,000. 9 9 000. In Auckland by tho Company's Agent, W. S. COLLINS, Tea Dealer d Family Grocer, JUNCTION OF QUEEN ANDGREY SI REETS AUCKLAND. TERMS STRICTLY CASH. For Sale. "Cl 0 R SALE, AT VICTORIA STABLES, TWO OK THRKK FIRST-CLASS LIGHT WAGGONETTES, FOR ONE HORSE. They are in very good order, being nearly new. ,Also, GOOD SECOND-HAND BUGGIES Single or Double-seated, at Low Prices.



Optician, &c. TP B A 0 0 0 X, • OPTICIAN, HAS IN STOCK SPECTACLES AND EYE GLASSES of every description. An Accurate Fit Guaranteed. COMPOUND MICROSCOPES &; TELE SCOPES, Powerful and Cheap. Aneroid Barometers, Thermometers, Elkstrio Bells, Batteries, and Fittings. Magnectlc Eleetrio Machines andMedleal Colls, OPERA GLASSES, BINOCULAR, FIELD AND MARINE GLASSES. THEODOLITES, SEXTANTS, COMPASSES. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. — TAYLOR'S SEWING MACHINES. The Balance of Stock of thoso excellent Hand and Treadle Machines will bo Bold at 25 per cent discount. Nearly 600 in use In Auck land. OPPOSITE THE POST-OnnCSl, SHORTLAND-6TBEBT, Paperhangings, &c pAPBRHANQINOe. W. PHILLIPPS & SON HAVE RECEIVED, EX LATB ABKIVALS, 185-P A C X A Q B S-1M CONTAININQ 55,000 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS, CONBIBTINO OV New Patterns for Drawing, Dining, Bed-rooms, and Hall and Staircase, suitable tor the Mansion or Cottage. BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS, AND BEST VALUB EVER OFFERED IN PAPERHANGJNQS, 916—PACKAGES— 916 SCRIMS AND HESSIANS. Plate and Sheet Glass, White Lead, Oils, Turps, Varaishea, and all Trade Sundries. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 85 & 97, QtTXEN-BTBXKT. Medical. J^ERVOUS DEBILITY. Dr. E. C. West's Nkeve and Brain Tbbat ment, a guaranteed Specific for Hysteria, Dizzl nessf, Convulsions, Fits. Nervous Neuralgia Headache, Nervous Prostration caused by the use of alcohol or tobacco, Wakefulness, Mental Depression, Softening of thcKrain resulting :in Insanity, and leading jo misery, decay, and death, Premature Old Age caused by over-exer tion of the brain, youthful roily, or over-indul gence. Each box contains ono month's treat- : ment, 5s a box, or six boxes for 233, sent by mail prepaid on receipt of price. Wli GUARANTEE SIX BOXES To euro any case. With each order received by us for six boxes, accompanied with 25a, we will send tho purchaser our written guarar.teo to ro tund the money if tho treatment does not effect a cure. Guarantees issued only by J. P. KING AND SONS, Chemists. Quean-nireec. Auckland. FRUIT SYRUPS, MADE WITH CANDY, BY A NEW PROCKSS. F. C. SHARLAND, Sole Agent. Soitaiu.k as Adjuncts to ~M R A T E D WATERS: GINGERKTTE, GINGERADE, GINGER ALE SYRUP. RA3PBERRETTI:, MORELLA CHKRRY.&C, BLACK CURRANT HYRUP, GREEN GINGER WINE, CLARIFIED LIMEJUICE, LIMEJUICE SYRUP, LIMEJUICE CORDIAJi, F. C. SHARLAND, Apothecaries Hall, Opposite Post-ofllce. ATS! RATS! RATS!—Ua" SHARLAND'S PHOSPHOR PASTE Rats eat it greedily, and die; no smell. Price, One Shilling a Bottle.



tioodson'.s liOiiriftn Arcade G GODSON'S —LONDON ARCADE.— TyE INVITE INSPECTION OF OUR MAGNIFICENT STOCK OF GOODS, ADMIRABLY ADAPTED FOX NEW YEAR'S PRESENTS. NOVELTIES JUST RECEIVED. We append a few Linos, but our Stock is so Varied it is beyond enumeration in the columns of a newspaper. Watchc.% Gold, Ladies' and Gents', from 50s „ .Silver Kndish Levers, from !los „ ~ W'altham, from fi s ~ ~ Hunturs, Horizontal, 30a ~ Nickel and Alhiminium, 3)s „ Watcrlmry, for Hoys, 253 Clocks, Nickel, Time, from 7:i (id Alarm, from 12a Gd „ Wood, from ."is fid „ Eight-day, (Jothie, Strike, 25s „ in Marble (elegant), from IOUs Alberts, in Sterling Gold, from iss i, ~ Silver, from lOg „ Abyssinian and Gold Ciised, from 5a „ Gilt, Hair, nnd Steel, from la Brooch and Earrings, Gold (sterling), from 303 .. „ Silver, from Js (id Brooches, Gold (sterling), from 20s „ Silver „ from 2s 3d Brooch and Barrings, Abyssinian Gold, from 5a ii „ Gold Cased, fia •i k Silverine, S!s lid ii „ .let and Gnmet, 2a Cd Brooches, Artistic Imitation, 2a Ud Bracelets, Gold (sterling), 20s „ Silver „ S3 „ Abyssinian Gold and Silverino, 2a Gd Crosses and Charms, Gold and Silver, 5s .. „ Gilt, and Silverino, 2s 6d Lockets, in Sterling Gold, from 10s ~ ,i Silver, from 33 „ Abyssinian and Silverine, 2s Gd Nccklote, Sterling Gold, from 20s „ „ Silver, 10s „ Abyssinian and Silverine, 2s Cd „ Pearl, Bead, and Jet, Is Rings, Gents' (Hall-marked) from 5s „ Ladies' (dress) with precious stones, from 7s 6d „ Weddings and Keepers, 9 and 18 c, from 7s 6d „ Gilt and Silvorine, la „ Silver, sterling, Is 6d Electro-plate Tea and Coffee Seta, 253 „ „ Cruets and Toast Racks, la 6d „ „ Biscuit Boxes and Butters, 10a „ „ Table Forks & Spoons, perdoz.,l2g „ ~ Dessert ~ i2a .1 ■• Tea „ „ 4 S (a „ „ Dessert and Fish Knives and Forks (in case) „ „ Goods Elegant for Presents CUTLERY—TabIe and Dessert Knives, 12a per doz. Table Knives and Forkß, 7a 6d per doz. Table Carver from 2s Od the set Knife, Fork and Spoon, is Bread and Pocket Knives, from 6d PURCHASERS MAY REVEL IN THE CHOICE TO SELECT FROM. A CHRISTMAS TREE May bo Laden with Presents at a Nominal Sum by visiting . THE LONDON ARCADE. Gents' Snitcs in Gold, Silver, Pearl, &c. &c. Scarf Rings, from la Greanstone and Gum Ornaments Pencil Cases in Gold, Silver, Ailnmininn^. Pearl, Ivory (aome novel designs) Ladies' and Gents' Dressing Cases and Bags Work Boxes and Writing Desks, from 2s id Fancy Baskets and Maori Kits Ladies' Bags and Companions, from Is 8d Jewel Casos and Cash Boxes, from 28 6d Brackets in plush and wood (elegant) Albums (Scrap), Photographic and Stamp Concertinas and Accordians, from 5s Brushes, Hair, Tooth, Nail and Hat Books and Stationery at English prices , Bagatelle Boards, from 63s | Bags in Leather, Plush, Carpet, and Hnssla Leather Japanese Slippers, from is „ Articles of Curio (splendid stock) Basßinettes, from 6s 6d Drafts, Chess, Backgammon and Drafts Christmas and Birthday Cards Cigarette and Cigar Cases, from la Card Cnaea, in Leather, Ivory, Silver, and Pear Brushes and Combs of all kinds Perfumery and Toilet Requisites Toilet and Chamber Sets Cricketwaro and Tennis Goods Tea, Breakfast, and Afternoon Tea Seta Dolls and Dolls' Houses Photo. Frames in great variety Fans, Black and White, from la Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, from 2s 6d Glass Dishes, Jugs, Tumblers and "Wines Mathematical Instruments Japanese and Chinese Lanterns Moist Colour and Paint Boxes, from la Lustres and Vases, Opera and Field Glasses Portmanteaux from 15s Perambulators from 10s 6d Purses of all kinds from Is Pocket-books, great variety Terra Cotta and Bronze Ornamcnta Rocking and Pole Horses Scraps In great variety Views of Anckland, 2s Views of Wellington, Is 6d Views of Dunodin and Christchtirch, 2s 6d We have just unpacked a Splendid Assort ment of STERLING GOLD & SILVER JEWELLERY At prices defying Competition. In ABYSSINIAN and other ARTISTIC IMI TATIONS, none can touch us. ELECTRO-PLATED GOODS, suitable for Pre sents, we have a grand Stock. Before Purchasing Your BETOItE PUKCHASINd YOUK CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR PRESENTS CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAY PRESENTS See Sec GOODSON'S LONDON ARCADE. GOODSON'S LONDON AX.CADE. A Large, Competent, and Obliging Staff ol Assistants; yet ivc say to ovx numerous Friends, COJIK EARLY. EVERY CRICKETER should present a Lady with the "LADIES' GLIDE TO CRICKET," interesting, amusing, and instructive. Prico, Iff* Obtainable only at the ARCADIC.%J We CLOSE from 12 to C p.m. on BOXING and NEW YEAR'S DAY, remaining open morning and evening for the convenience of our country Customers. GOODSON'S —LONDON ARCADE,- AND AT CHRISTCHURCH asj> WELLINGTON