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Boer Aggression in Setttli Africa,

Cai-e Town, December 21.—intelligence has been received here that a fovcoof aimed Boers who had usseuiblod in tho Transvaal is starting for tho bordor. President Kitigor haa declared ho is powerless to prevent thoir departure.

Another Cowardly Outrage.—lnfernal Machine at Windsor. London, December 22.—A firp occurred in the parcels ofticq at Windsor last night, and aiter beings ext.inguisli.orl an infernal machine was .discovered among tho debris. On examining the machine, it was found that the fuse attached, instead of causing an explosion,, had ignited the, bo.x in which it was contained, and thus set tiro to tho

office. ~, , . i ■ • Tito Gorman Annexation in tho Pacific.

: Tho "Standard" stoles that Germany ha 3 notiiicd to tho Powers that she has annexed tho following islands in tho Pacific; Now Britain, Now Ireland, Now Hanover, Marshall, Eudorboy, Duko of York, Admiralty, and also tho northern" Wtion of Now Guinea. Dr. .Flinsch will probably act as administrator over tho above, . • ■_ Tho Firo in an Orphanage. New Vokk, December 21.—Seventy of the ninety childron.who woro reported miss ing after the fire at the Brooklyn Orphan age have b?cn found safe ancj- uninjured, but nothing is yet known regarding tho fate of the remainder.

(sfECIAIi TO MELBOURNE "AGE.")

Mr Bradlaugh and His Scat.

London, December 14.—Bradlaugh has applied for a new trial in the action brought ijgainst him by the Government for illegally voting in the House of Commons, ho not having taken the oath. Tho, application was refused,, but the execution of tho jjenalties claimed was stayed, pending an appeal to. the higher Court.

Prince Albert Victor.

j. Prince. Albert Victor, eldest son of the Prince ,of Walos, will como of age next year, but it has beon decided not to ask Parliament for any special allowance for him iintil his marriage.

Imperial, frrce Trade , Speaking at the Royal Colonial Institute last night; Earl Dunraven sad that the establishmont of a system of Imperial freo trade was an impossibility. Ho advocated, however, the adoption of differential duties in favour of the colonies. Tho Phylloxera Pest. All important discOvery has been mado in France for tho destruction of phylloxera. It consists of a preparation of arsenic. German Colonising Schomos. The Gorman Government havo effected the purchase of a block of territory oh the Arabian coast of tho Red Sea from the Sheikhs; It is said the object is for strategic purposes. A despatch has been received from the Gorman Consul at Apia, and has been pub lished by tho Gorman Government in a Blue BoOk. It advocates that consuls should bo Appointed and warships stationed at the Islands of New Britain, New Ireland, and Tonga to protect Gorman interests, and enable the commerce Of that country to compete with British.

CORRESPONDENCE

William Flumoridgo's Bankruptcy.

[To the Editor)

SlK,—ln your roport last night of tho ex amination by the Official Assijjneo of tho above-named bankrupt you head Same as a "Hard Case," and I quite agree with you that tho said bankrupt is a "Hard Case," and has mado odt a most pitiable talo, although in facts untrue. If tho bankrupt had stated that it was in Consequence of his intemperate habits he had fallen into Such a state of health that ho could not work, and that ho had to consult a doctor on that account, it might have been nearer tho truth. The bankrupt might also have stated that after a patient hearing before His Honor H. G. Seth Sniith, District Judge, judgment for the amotint claimed was given against him, with costs : and that had it not been for- tile manner in which ho Bad treated that judgment and alec the subsequent executioh, aa also tho cavalier manner with which ho has since treated the, possibly (notwithstanding some eight riiontba have elopi.ed since such actkms were taken against him) I might have stayed further proceedings. As a meeting of his creditors will be held to-day, the public will have a chance of hearing buth sides of the case, when I ex pect that 1 will be blamed for dealing bo leniently with such a character.—lam, &c.', Richard Graham.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before His Worship the Mayor and Francis Maguiro, Esq., J.P.s).

Drunk.—Three men and two women were punished for drunkenness. Performing in Moontstrekt. — John Mattson was charged' witli drunkenness and disorderly conduct, last nigh t.—Sorgoant Clarke described tho scene, which was of a most ludicrous nature. Prisoner was uttering in decent language and swinging his shirt over his head, to the joy of the assembled larrikins.—2oo and costs, or seven days. Tilt CASTLfcTOWNROCIIK MURDER. — This Case will be found reported elsewhere. A "Plane" Cape. — Elizabeth Cuthbert pleaded guilty to stealing a carpenter's plane, Value ss, tho property of James Hanna.—The prisoner having been previously convicted of similar larcenies, was ordered to prison for three months. - Seamen in Trouble.—Alfred Olson, Thomas Olson, Charles Smith, and John Stenberg were charged, under "The Foreign Seaman's Act, with refusing to join the Swedish ship Line on the 22nd inst., as ordered by the Swedish Consul and captain of the ship—Mr James Russell appeared for the prosecution, but as ho was not prepared with tho necessary information, the case was adjourned. False Pretences.—Frank Edward Sewell was charged with obtaining £5 by falso pre tences from John Smith, Occidental Hotel, on the 17th; aleo with obtaining 2Usnrid.a suit of clothes from Howard Dalton. tailor, Wellesley- Btreet East.—Mr Dufaur appeared for Mr Smith, and after some explanation, said he would offer no evidence.—Withdrawn.—ln the second case, defrauding Mr Dalton, Mr Napier, for prosecutor, said that Mr Brassey, who was engaged in tho defence had met with an acci dent this morning, aud could not appear.— Romanded until Monday next. Ball: Self in £100, and two sureties to the same amount. The Young Married Man.—lsaac Rout Bur rendered his bail, and appeared in answer to a charge of forging a document, to wit, the con sent to the marriage a minor, on the 17th inst. ... ... .__. ,

Tho annual meeting of Lodge St, Andrew, No. 418, S.C., was held in the Freemasons Hall, Princes-street, last even ing, the business being installation of offi cers for ensuing year. There waß a large attendance of members of the Lodge and visitors. Bro. M. Niccol acted as Installing Master. Bro. Dr. H. Walker was duly installed into the chair of R.W.M., and in vested his officers as follows:—Bro. R. Kay, 1.P.M.; Bro. R. B. Symons, D.M.; Bro. Jas. Anderson, S.M. ; Bro. H. A. H. Hitchens, S. W.; Bro. T. W. Briggs, JAW.; Bro. Rev. F. Gould, Chaplain; Bro. Jas. Slater, Treas urer; Bro. RobertKaye, Secretary; Bro.N. W. Geissler, S.D.; Bro. M. McLeod, J.D.; Bro. H. McQuarrie, S.S.;; Bro. E. Salt, J-S.; Bro. G. Bruce, P.P.; Bro. W. Hart, I.G. ; Bro. B. Tonge, Tyler. The ceremonies, including charges to R.W.M, officers and members, were perfurmed by Bro. P. M. Niccol in a most impressive and able manner. Tho following Masters and Past Masters were present :—Bros. M. Niccol, Kaye, Slator, and Ellison, Lodge St. Andrew; Clarke, aud Rev. Nelson, Prince of Wales'; Powley, Lodge Ara ; Suiter (2), Rule, Lodge United Service; Cole, Waitemata; S. Young, Lodge of Light; Rev. F. Gould, Manukau ; and Bro. J. Slator, R.W.M. Lodge, Wairoa, J.C. After hearty congratulations from visiting brethren, the Lodge was closed at 8.35 p.m. At 9.30 the ball was opened by Mrs Dr. Walker and Mrs Mo- Intyre, M. Niccol, and Mrs Slator, A. J. Laurie, and Miss M. Slater, and T. W. Briggs, and Mrs Briggs. Aboutso couples were present, everyone enjoying themselves to the utmost until 3 a.m., just as day was dawning.

The following letter from the manager of the Freezing Company was- read at the meeting of the Harbour Board to-day:— "We expect to load a cargo of frozen mutton early' in April next, but before arranging for a steamer, we would like to know for certain if the largest steamers about to be engaged iii the New Zealand trade can be berthed at the Railway Wharf. I may further state that wherever we load ib is imperative we should have railway communication therewith. -Joseph Banks.'

From a letter received by the Harbour Board in reference to their new dredger, it appears that the dimensions were slightly increased, aud that she will be good for 600 tons. The highest price tendered for the dredger Was £23,000 arid the tender of Fleming and Fergussbn, which was apcepted, was £18,350. Mr Darling states in his letter-that Simons and Co.'s tender was only £50 above Fleming, and Fergus son|s, but he feels certain he can get a bstter job from tho latter, and his duties will be less harassing,

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Wanted. ~\I?" ANTED, within three months, an T T oight-rooiiicd Houso in or noar Parnoll. --Ituply, stating full particulars, to "Viator," oflicoof this paper. WANTED, a Youth to help on Baker's carl and make himself useful.—Apply lo \V\ Kiuluy, Baker, Arch Hill, Groat North Road. WANTED, Grazing for one horse, not ruoro than 10 minutes' walk from Hospital —Apply _]>!,■_ letter to H. Wnlpolo, Park Road. WANTED, Housemaid and Waitress for Board ing-houso on North Shore- Apply at once, Mentn.or House, North Shore., Xjb ANTEDTa-Boy orYoung Man to V V Icok after horses.—lt. Sandall, Symonds street; ■ WANTED, by Lady and Gentleman, Bedroom and Sitting-room, with attend ance jn a plcanmt situation.—"A.E.B.", Star Ollico. _ _____ WANTED, a General Servant.—Apply French Iliil'si-y, llohson-strejit. WANTED, good dry Fowl Manure.— 11. dittos & Sons. ANTED, a NurseSifl.-Apply .to Mra Arthur til. Lowis, Home Hay, Poneonby. XXf ANTED, a good upstanding Hack; if ? jumper preferred; must bo sound.— Apply olilcc of this paper. WANTED, a Girl to do housowork tor usniiillfttmily.—MrsH.Slado, Willlain stt'eot, near Wellington -street. \SJ"ANTED, a Watchmaker for a country ?T. town. — Apply at once, IS. A. Price, top of Vulcan Lane. \K7 ANTED, by a.lady, a Situation as V t Housekeeper, or Lady Holp, No objec tion to children.—Address L„ Cueksoy'u Store, ait. Edon. • WANTED, a stout young Man for a brickyard — Apply Chris. Wood, Cub toms street West. W ANTEDTa, General Servant.—Apply to Mrs Taylor, Scotia Plaeo, Upper Queon-Btreet. - WANTED.— Don't spoil your dinner for the want of a Good Potato.Hko balls of llower; 221bs for Is.- (Jo-oporatlve Store, HobsoQ-strcet. "VSTANTED, a few respectable Mon T T Boarders; terms, 18s por week (washing included),—Apply opposite Lorne-strcot Hall. ANTED.—Is lOd por lb 13 tho price of really llrat-olass Tea at Bow's Genoral Grocery and Provision Stores, Victoria-street, WANTED, a Junior Clork ; salary, £1 per week.—Apply by letter to Arthur E. Lewis, Mauagorof Accident Insurance Associa tion of New Zealand, Palmerston Buildings. WANTED, a Plasterer to do somo chimney-tops.—Apply, at once, to John McColl, Bu,ildcr, Newmarket. WANTED, Situation by Mechanical Engineer, as Driver or in Workshop; willing to. make himself gonorally useful.— Address "L.F.," Star OfUce. WANTED, First-class Goatmakers ; constant employment and highost wages.—New Zealand Tweed Company, Mor eh nit Tailors, Shortlaud-stroot, opposite Stab Offico. WANTED, Applicants for Last 50 Tickets In A. Wollosley's Consultation. Will Close to-morrow night (Tuesday), 23rd inst. WANTED, by a Young Man, with good references, a Situation as Baker; town or country.—Apply " Joe," Temperance Hotel, Upper Queen-street. WANTED, a Commercial Man to join ' tho advertiser in - Homo and Colonial ; Agency Business; small capit A requirod ; com niunication kept strictly private. — Address "Agency,"Star Olilcc. WANTED, by two Ladies, a Sitting room and Bod-room, with attendance, but without board.—Address " M.E.L.," care of Messrs Baird. Niccol, & Co., Aroh Hill. ANTED to Purchase, Ten to Fifteen Acres Land for market garden about six miles from town,—Thomas Stcadinan and Co.. Seed and Plant Merchants liousc. Land," and Commission Agents, Ki3. Queen-street. WANTED, by a sober first-class Mnlb Cook, a situation.—Apply to Keeper of Museum. WANTED, Situation as EDginb-driver ; good referoucos and experience.— Apply to "T. 8.," S'MK Ollice. "YXJAYNTED, a Gentloman to livo with a T T highly respcotablo family in Ponsonby ; every comfort, and within 2 minutes' walk from 'busses and tram; terms very moderate.—Apply by lottwatouco, to " Oxford," STAB Ofllce. W" ANTED KNOWN-That I am selling at imirtehso reductions for ONE MONTH ONLY, Gnus, Kitlcs. Revolvers, etc. —W. H. Hazard, Gunruakcr, 166, Quocn-stroet. WANTED, to Sell on easy terms, a Property situated at tho Bay of Mauds; I Houses, Boat-shod. Work-shop, and Orchard ; sea frontage ; will tako town pro perty in exchange.—For particulars apply by fetter, or in pvr&on, to J. T. Middleborok, To Wharalt.Bay of Islands. VfTANTED SEEN—Music I Music !- T T Sec if this Is not tho cheapest Mueic in Auckland;— Shoot Musk; (nongn and pieces), 3d caflb, or 6 for Is; New Music (the most populor songs in the world), lid, or 3 for In; ilcniv's Tutors (less than halt price), '-s 3d; Ciierny's 101 Exorcises, 2s tho two bookB; Violin Mue'iu (from the best masters). Is 6d: large Instruction Books for the Violin. Is.—At Bampier's Hohson-atreet Shop. ANTED KNOWN-To mothers of largo families and whom it may con cern : 103 per cent, can be saved by buying your Christmas Fruits at the following pi-ices:— entrants, 5Jd; Ralcin', fid; Old Stiltsmw, Mbs foi ls ; Uood Snlt_iiae, od lb.; Muncntel Rafgina, 61 per lb.—At Kato.Vs Cooperative Store. WANTKD KNOWN P. Shires, Millin eiy Establish 111 ant.opposite Union Sash and Door Company. Hato (neweststales). Ladies' and Gentlemen's Gloves, Ties, Collars. Half Hose, Handkerchiefs. ANTED KNOWN—The La.it Chance for Men at Dampier'B Drapery Selllng-off, Wakefleld-street. includes Dux Collars. 12 doz. for 3d; Washing Scarves, Id ; Coloured Bows, 2d; Coloured BurlingtoDS. sd; Black do, 8d; Sox. 2d, 3d, and id; Working Shirts, lid; Hard Felt Hats, Is; llraccs, 6d; Blue Serge Suits, 15sOd: Paget.Coats, Ss Od; Tweed Trou sers, 4s (id; Serge do, 3s 3d; Moleskin do. Is lid; Stud Sets, 2d to Bd. Be l'n time, as the shop is to lot 011 tho sth of January. WANTED, Bushmen to see the cheap line of Watortights made by hand ex pressly for bush contract, 10s 6d; also, lot of do., odd sizes, 7s 6d; Leather I^ces, Id per pair: Boot Gloss, id per bottle; Boot Protectors, 3d per bag; Cork Soles, 2Ad por pair—at Dampier's Boot Shop, Victoria-street, and at Parnell, opposite the Barrel Hotel. WANTED KNOWN, that Warnock Bros.' celebrated Carbolic Disinfectant Is guaranteed to instantly destroy all offensive Binells and matters, and is recommended by the Medical Profession as a Preventive of Disease. —Manufactured only by the Inventors. Works: Cox' sCreek, Richmond. Warehouses: Durham- ANTED KNO WN^AVhy I'ay liont to a Landlord when arrangements can be made through tho undersigned for anyone acquiring their own property, through the easy system of paying Weekly or Monthly Instal ments and Small Deposit >.— For particulars apply Malcolmson and De Lacy. The New Zealand Houso, Land and Estate Agency. High-street. WANTED— (/rushed Loaf Sugar, 4Jd ; Best White. 3jd ; Cornflour, sd; Hobart Jams 6d; Catting Packing, Lemon Jellies. 7d ; Sardines, od; Digby Chicks, Kip pered Horrin33, Yarmouth Bloaters, Flnan Haddocks, Odatiu; Salmon, 8d ; International Potted Meats, Turkey and Tongue, Chicken and Ham, Salmon, Lobster, Devilled Turkey and Tongue, and other vurietics, 5d per tin or 3 tins for Is; Candle", Bd.—Co operative Store, Hobson-street WANTED KNOWN—That J. Walker has a "fine lot of Christmas Poultry at his Corner Stall. City Market; dressed or un dressed. WANTED KNOWN—A. Urquhart has obtained No. 2 Booth at the Ellerslle Racecourse, where he requests tho patronage of his friends and the public generally. Best brands kept. ' WANTED TO LET, a Grand Large Shop one door from Queen-Btreet; has two largo plate glass windowß, two large hand some counters; is handsomely fitted up, floored with linoleum, and ironted with a verandah and 3 lamps.—Apply to D. F. Evans, Land Agent, Queen-street. j WANTED KNOWN. — The modern Pentccosl;: It can't bo beliovod. No more can the 200 Hams guaranteed at the Co-oporatlvo Store In Hobson-street, only 8d per lb. Fresh Butter, 8d ; Cheese. 6d lb, Id lb by the ohcese.-Call early and avoid the crusa. WANTED KNOWN—A grand collec tion of Pot Plants and Cut Flowers on view at J. Walker'B, City Market ANTED KjNOWN—Mrs Hadley has Fashionable Dolman's and Capes. Costumes, Millinery, Boy's.Washing Suits, Underclothing, &c. - Corley's Buildings, Hobion-Btrect. opposite Oram s Hotel. VXTANTED KNOWN (Important)-For W £3 monthly and small deposit, anyone can become their oot landlord. Special arrangements on the above easy system for acquiring a property can be made throughthe undersigned. Arrangements can also be made for those desirous of acquiring an allotment and erecting thoir own houses on the above system. Mans prepared and submitted to in tending clients for their appro val.-Aprlv Mal colmson and De Lacy, The New Zealand House, Land and Estate Afftncy, High-street, WANTED KNOWN. -:- Books Is 6d each:- Shakespeare's Works complete Romola. Slgna, Lady Audley's Secret, Molly Bawn. Othe? People'e Money, God and the Man, Dora Thome, Within an Inch of bis Life, Mon sieur Lecoq. The Widow Lorogue. Portia, Mrs Geoffrey, Dorothy Fowler. Phyllis, A Great Mistake. Book-of Knowledge. Hew to Live a Hundred Years, Secrets of 'Beauty, How to Flirt, How to Become Beautiful, CmjyxW Made Easy, How to do Tricks, How to Become an Athlete, How to Becomo a Speaker How to Become a Ventriloquist. — Book Stall, Mty Market. - . W" ANTED .SEEN—The low-priced handsome Christmas Presents in Books; also, handsomely-bound Belgravia, Old Jona than, Chambers's Journal, fihakspero. 2s Od; lot of 2s Novels, only la 3d; Japanese Cabinets, Is fid; Work Boxes, 0d and Is ; Albums. 8d to -2s Od; very large Musical Tops, Id; Children s Iron Safes, Is.—At Dampier's Hobson-st. Shop. WANTED, the Ladies to know that the grand line of Infants' Silk and Satin Hats at quarter the usual price is included tn Dampier's last Drapery Selling, Off. Wakefield street. Be in. time, as the Sh<3s is to let oa the oth of January. ; WANTED KNOWN-The last chance for Ladios atDampier's Drapery Selling Off, Wakefleld-street, includes Oatmeal Cloth, U& per yard; Print. 2d ; Light Sateens, 6d; Slack Cashmere, Is'id ; Wincey, 3}d ; Bleached Swansdown, lQd; Slate Silesfe, 3d ; White do, fld; Diaper, 7d; Towelling, 3d; Turkey Twill, 4Jd; White Flannel. 7Jd ; Scarlet do. lOjd; Blue .do., lsqd; Shirting, ijd; Cretonne, (id j Window Muslin, 2d: Straw Hats, 4d. Be in time, as the shop is to let on the oth of January, J



WANTED KNOWN.-Men's Helmets at 03, regular price 12s, Bizes 0 and 63; also cabbage tree and tuscan.—J. Green, 85, Victoria-street. WANTED KNOWN—New Zealand Tweed Trousers and Vest, together with a good Black Worsted Coat—tho suit foi _62 9s.—J. Green, 85,' Victoria street. WANTED~KNOWN— Long Curtains, sample patterns. Is 3d each.—J. Green, 85, Victoria-street, TX7ANTED KNOWN—Floorcloth in 1 TT yard, I}, I}, and 2 yards wide; price, Is 3d per square yard (oiled back),—J. Greon, . 85, Victoria-street, WANTED KNOWN—Men's Scarves and Ties in groat variety from Gd to 2e . each. Gentlemen will find these 25 por cent. under regular prioo.—J. Grocu, 85, Victoria-st. WANTED KNOWN-We still have Drcssoi Oxford Shirtß, at 2s lid (worth Is), , and Drees White Shirts at 2s lid.—J. Green's, Cheap Clothing Mart, 85, Victoria-st. cot. W" ANTED , KNO WN—Blaok Dross Cents (worsted coating), lib (id each: regular price, 25s to 30s each (a bargain).—J. Green,Bs, Victoriastrcot. WANTEDA KNOWNT^SiMinnocked people can still procure Celluloid Col lars, in sizes 11 and 141; price, Is. Advantap.ee of those collars: They require no washing, are rain and perspiration proof, and last from two to four months. Owen's Patent Collar Studs, Is each.—J. Green, 85, Victoria-street. WANTED KNOWN-Linen Front Collar and Tie (sometimes called a Dicky), Is 3d tho lot, at J, Grcou's, 85, Victoria street. WANTED lOfblVN"imitation Tussore Silk (washingsilk). !)d; regular prico, lsGd per yard.—J. Green, 85, Viotoria street. • "\ITANTED KNOWN-Paris Prize . TT Corsets,, (guaranteed Bone Ribbed), 3i 3d--; regular price, ss.—J. Green, 85, Victoria street. . ANTED KNOWN-Madras Muslin, Od, regular price, 2s por yard; remain ing colours, Black and Pink.—J. Greon, 85, Victoria-Btrcct WANTED KNOWN —Cheap Boots fob Chuistmas. including Infante' Felt Boots, i)d per pair; an assortment o( Infants' Boots and Shoes, Is; Gents' Elastic Side Patent Leather Dress Boots, only 8s lid; Mens Light Patent Loather Slippors, 2s 9d; Ladles' do., 2s Bd; Superior do. (lined with lambskin), 3s; Children's Lace-ups, i's to 6's (extra valuo), at is 6d; Children's Patent Elastic Sides, copper toes, i's to fi's. Is 6d (very cheap); Children's White Kid Elastic, Sides, 7's to o's, 2s; Ladies' White Marsala Boots, with high heels, reduced to 3s; Maids' Beautiful Prunella Walking Shoes, bows and buckles, l's and 2's. 5s Cd ; Ladies' Elastic Sido Prunellas, 5s and 5s Od; rollock's Colobratcd do.. 7s - Just opened, a small consignment of Ladlos' Fronch Glove Kid Walking Shoos,- 7s 6d (a variety of, Evening Shoes), Ladies' Kid Elastic Sides. 4s Od, ss, and 5s 6d; Superior do., Gs Od and 7s Gd; a fresh supply of our. Cheap Houso Boots, catont f;olosh, 3s Gd; Suporior do., 4a Gd; a splendid mo of Children's Strong Auckland-mado Boots. 7's to 13's, copper toes, 4s Gd and ss; a groat many other lines too numerous to partioularise at Dampier's Boot Shop, Victoria-street, arid at Parnell, opposite tho Barrel Hotel. WANTED. 1,000 Watches and Clocks to Cloan and Repair, at T. Nutaford'a, Watchmaker, ..Viotoria - street (next Union Bunk). Charges moderate; all work warranted tor 12 months. WANTED, Everyone to come and see our Shilling Christmas Table. Hun dreds of useful and ornamental articles for Ono Shilling each.—Donald W. Jack & Cc„ Pon sonby, Itond. . WANTED KNOWN-Tho last chance for ladies at Dampier's Drapery Selling Off, Wakcflold-Btrcet, includes a Grand Let of Choap Remnants in Prints, Dress Stuff, Sheet ings, Calioocs. and Ribbons. Be in time, as tho shop is to bo let on the sth of January. WANTED, by two Gentlemen, Private Sitting-room and two Bed-rooms; near GovornmontHouse; bath indispensable.—Reply. stating terms, to "Trepan," STAB Ofllco. WANTED KNOWN.—A splondid lot of Holiday Kits, now patterns, very cheap; also a largo stock of Christmas Hams, Fruits, and Novelties.—Taylor and Entrloan; Wellosley-street. ANTED KNOWN- that Cheapest House for Books for Christmas Presents js Lennox's, 10D, Queen-street; open on Christ mas Evo till 10 p.m. WANTED SEEN,—The Wonderful Bargains in Furnlturo, inoluding hand some Stalled Couches, lis 6d and 19s 6d; hand- BomoStuffed Chairs, 10s; ChestsofDrawers.lOs lid; Washstands, 5s lid ; Celonlal Couches, 5s 3d; Btrotoherß,6e: Coffoo Tables, 5s Od; Toilet Tables, ie lid ; Loo Tables, ova), IDs; ditto, round. 20s ; Kitchen Tables, 8s Od. 10s, lis; Moutsaf cs, 8s Cd; Double Irou Bedsteads, 19s. Wonderful Fresh Bargains In New Chairs, including Cauo- Beatcd Chairs, 3s 3d; Groclan Cane-seated Chairs, 4a 3d: Painted Wood Chairs, 3s 3d; Arm chairs, Bs; Rooking Chairs, with arms, cane soatcd. 10-; Children's Rooking Chairs, 3s; Folding Chairs, carpot-soatod, 5s Gd; Children's do.. Is lid.—At Dampier's Hobson-atreet Shop. WANTED KNOWN-Useful Christmas Presents.—Ciikkk Bros' are Selling Off their largo 'stock of Household Requisites. Clothes Baskets, 2s Gd; Fancy Iron Brackets, Gd; Handsomo Brackets, 2s; Fly-cheat Meat Safes, Is Od ; Scrubbing Brushes. Gd; Wooden Spoons. 3d; Tea and Coffee Strainors, Gd; Hand somo Pulp Vasos, Is6d; Nutmeg Grators, lid; Table Mats, sotof six, Is Gtl; Kgg Poachers. fld; VVaior'B Frao Pruhors, VicrorNail-pitllors,Signal Kgg-tiniers, Steak-boaters, Is: Kgg Whlsko, la; Bread Graters, lid ; Self cleaning Jewel Cloths, Splendid Drinking Jfurou, Brooms. Brushes, Door Male. &c.. at, Ciikkk ltim'M. . Nr.wlori. \ ifANTED ""'KNOWN-"-!>."" Mcl'licrson V \ has just received 2.0:10 yards Of Nun's Veiling in Fawns. Drabs, Browns, and other leading shades. Tho above, which aro worth Is Od, wo arc selling ut 9Jd to cloar. WANTED KNOWN—The last "chance tor Lii'liesatDiMiiiiicr'a Drapery. Selling off. Wakcfield-strcet, inelndt-s Berlin Wool. I'd per doz.; Fingering Wool, 2d per skein, oi ls lOd per head; White Worsted, 3d tho head ; an enormous variety of Dress Buttons, 12 doz. for 9d; Clark'B 200 yd Reels of Cotton. 9d per doz.; Clark's Crochot Cotton, 2d the Bkoin; Knitting Cotton, Is M the lb.; Black Wadding, 12ydafOrls! White Mending, Id the Jib,; Cream Frilling, 2d; White Tape, 8d per do*. Bo in time, as tho shop is to lot on the sth of January. X\7 ANTED KNOWN-Charles Kelsey TT and Co. rcoelvo Monthly Parcels of Jewellery. In this way their stock Is kept well assorted with all the newest goods. No Imita tions are kept on tho promises. Everything guaranteed real Gold or Silver.—Charles Kolsey and Co.. 120, Queen-street. ANTED KNOWN—Cuba? Timber ! CnEAr Timber I And all other kinds of Building Material, can bo purchased cheaper and better than anywhero else at tho yards of D. Gqldib ■ Albert-street ; ANTED KNOWN.—The last chance for 1 adtes at Dampior's Drapery Selllng off, Wakeneld-street, includes over 5.000 yards or Ribbon, 2d per yard; Corsets. Is 3d; White Lice Curtains. 33 3d; Print Skirt*. Isi Gd ; Jackets, 3s Od to Gs Gd; Ulsters, 3s 3d; Girls do., 28; Woolwork Slippers, Is Id: Alpaca Aprons, 2d; Print do., id and Gd: Silk '1 ies, lOd: Striped Hobo, 6d; Black Straw Hats ifa.^'ioniblo fclmpes), 4d; Summer Sunshades, 1< 6d; Umbrellas, 1b 2d. Be in time, as tho Shop is tol et on the sth of January. Wanted" known.-h. Petry, Watcbmakor and Jewellor, next Albort Hotel, has inst, received a choice selection of Jewellery rind Watches, suitable tor Christmas and New Year's presents, every article guaranteed Sterling Gold and Silver, at tho lowest prlces.-H. Petry, Albert Hotel Build ings, Queen-street. ' WANTED KNOWN. — The placo in Auckland to purchase Xmas Presents is undoubtedly Goodson's Loudon Arcade. An immense stock to select from, and at prices defying competition. During the Holiday Season we intend reducing the excessive stock of Storling Gold and Silver Jewellery. Clocks and Watches, and havo made such reductions In prices as will satisfy any purchaser. Sco our Queen-street Windows : In Abyssinian. Gold. Silver-plated, and other artistic Imitation Jewellery, we have tho largest and oheapost stack in town to select from. Jet Goods. We have a brand assortment. Kauri Gum Ornaments In great variety. The Fancy Goods Stock is replete wfth ™^*£ variety, and comprises Deßks. Work Boxes and Baskets. Dressing and Jewel Cases, Colour Boxes, Mathematical Instruments, Inkstands, Music Cases, Photo. Albums and Frames, Serap f Albums and Scraps, Purses, Ladies and Gents. Bags, Card Cases, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Fans. Fire Stove Ornaments, Accordions and Concertinas. Deßsert, Fiah, Table Knives, Carvers and Knife, Fork and Spoon, Electro plate, each in elegantly lined cases, suited for presents: Toa and Coiteo Sots. Cruets, and Electro-plated Goods generally, a splondid as sortment; Table and Pocket Cutlery, Dolls, Toys innumerable, Games of all kinds. Brushes, Combs, and Toilet Requisites, Xmas and Birth day Cards. Brackets. Rocking-horses. Children s and Dolls' Perambulators, Japanese Goods in great variety; Dinner, Tea, and rouet. bots; Vases, Lustres. Eporgncs; Fruit and Flowers under Shades; Majolica and Terra Cptta Goods, a lovely assortment; Stationery and Books at English pricos. Trado motto at Goodson's London Arcado: " Small profits and quick returns. W* A N T ED, ORDERS For BEST CALF ELASTIC BOOTS, good fit guaranteed, 113 Od BEBT OAL.F SHOES. 12s 6d. On Ohb Day's Notice if required. LADIES' AND CHILDRESS HOOTS AND SHOES, to measure, at LOW EST PRICES. Note THBSB Prices— Men's E.S.. own make .. ..7s 9d Men's Calf E.S JOs Od Watertight .. , 113 ™ Bluchers, own make .. •• Os aa Ladies' Prunella Boots .. .- os tod ■Kidßoots ■ ■■ os 6d T. PROSSEII, QUEEN-STREET AND NEWTON BOOT! WAREHOUSE. -TXT ANTED KNOWN. Wo bog most respectfully to Inform onr CUSTOMERS that on account of GREAT PRESSURE OF BUSINESS, We are UNABLE TO EXECUTE ANY MOBB ORDERS BEFORE JANUARY PntßT. WO OLIi A MS, • READY-MONEY TAILOR. Sydenham House, Foot os- Gbbx-siwust.



i ty" a ..;n. T ED. ' ; NOTICE TO FARMERS. . | Vollbraoht's Now; Zealand Tobucco Growing, Curing, and Manufacturing Company's Oflloc is 21, CUSTOMS-STREET EAST. ' \JS_J ANTED, a good Horse and Harness TV -Apply to R. Salmon, 62, Wakefield , street. WANTED,., Comfortablo Eurnishod Bedroom for single young man. with i breakfast proforred, but not necessary.—Terms , locality, and particulars, "J.J. VV," WANTED, a Tinsmith. — Apply D. Miller, Wullcsley-atreot East, WANTED to Purchase, a Second-hand, Light Spring Cart. - Apply E. Mltohol . son and Co., 19. Qnoen-atreel Wharf. WANTED, 4 or 5-roomed Cottago i state ront and position.—B.B., STAit • qmce. '■WANTED, .at" iiaiinaford's Auckland 1 V T Registry (established 21 years), several ■ Genorals and Young Girls (Town and Country) ! \\f ANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland i V » Registry (established 21 yoars). Young i Man, l(i to 17, as Under Groom in gentleman c family. WANTED, Improver tp tho carpenter ing.—Apply on-job in BellwoodAvouuo, '. Mount Roskill Load. WANTED,, a good General Servant; must understand pain cooking.—Apply . Mrs Dc Jongh, Park Houae, Howe-Btreet. ' T/VT ANTED, a Groom.—Apply G. Hold" WANTED) .Boot Machinist; highost v.ages; vory light work; also a Youth about 15 to help finishing boots.—Young Bros., High-street. WANTED, Two or Threo Moti and Boys to sell Iho "Auckland Christmas Annual."—Apply "Free Press" Oflico. WANTED, a rcspectublo young Girl abput 14 years of age to ussist, In house work.—Apply Mrs Kidd, Commercial Hotel, Shortland-atrect. ■____ WANTED, Painter, in respectable and established bnsincss; only small capital required.-Apply "BußlncßS,"STAit Ollice. WANTED, Canvasser.—Apply before 2 p.m., Fancy Bazaar, Upper Symonds strcet. ~. WANTED, Genorals, Nursogirls, House maids, Cooks. Wait'rs, Pantrymen; good wages—A. McLood's Registry, Queen- Etrcct Wharf, or St. Mary's Road. Ponsonby. V\7" ANTED, Cliipf Cook.—Apply mi T V board s.s- Glaucus, at once. ANTED TO SELL, a good second lmnd Set of Harness.—Apply to J. Reed, Saddler, Karaiigahajiii 1 tond_Newton. ANTED KNOWN-N_.li. Lennox has this day received a fuither supply of Christmas Cards. Open Christmas Eve till 10. ANTED KNOWN—Barnes's Mount Albert 'Bus will run Evening Trip during tho holidity wooks; leave Mount Albort 7, Goodson's corner 11. , W""" ANTED, a Bricklayor to build" 2 chimneys (labour only).—Apply at Wynyard Arms Hotel, Symonda-strot, between li and 7 o'clock this evening. WANTED, Rospoctablo Girl to assist in Housework, and sjeooat home.—Ap ply house opposite Rev. Mr Homer's, Kybor Pasß. . WANTED to Rent, a 7 or 8-roomed House, suitable for Boarding House, close to the city.—Address " W." Stah Ofllcc. WANTED, by tho 7th of January, a Housemaid.—Apply to Mrs Mowbray, Parnell. WANTED, 300 loads of Earth for filling in, delivered at corner of Cook und Nel- Bon-stroets.—Apply, stating price, to J. Scott, on tho pt-omiscß. . WANTED, a middle-aged or elderly Person us Housekeeper to aalngloflenlle ninii.—Apply at 12 noon te "A.8.." Rising Sun Hotel, Karangahnpo Road, Newton, on Wed nesday, -Uii inst. ANTED SEEN, Christmas Cards— Charles Kolsoy and Co. have just opened up their now Christmas Cards, which for beauty of design oould scaroly bo surpassed; should bo Boon early.—Charles ICelacy und Co., 120, Qucen-stroot. ANTED KNOWN—That One Suit made by MUNRO & MILLIGAN, Hob son-street, will wear longorthan Half a Dozen (Cheap and Nasty) SiiODur Suits. WANTED KNOWN.—CHEAP TIM BER —The Now Zoaland Timber Coin puny (Limited). Customs-street West.areselllng Job Lots for building purposes, fowl houses, fencing, etc., cheap, for this month only. ""V^TANTED KNOWN — Tho Cheapest V T and host place for Stationery and Fancy Goods is tho West End Fancy Bazaar, next te Blomliold's, Chemist. Plain and Fancy Note Paper and Envelopes, Mourning Note Scrap Books, Children's Toy Books, Chatterbox, Children's Friend, Infants' Magazines, &c Writing Desks. Work-boxes, Firo Screens, Pictures, Exercise Rooks, Slates, I'uint Boxus, Toilet Sets, Vases, Ornaments. Dolls, Toys, Hair I'lUfhra, Is; Oomhii, Kit; Lavender Water, 9d; Sponges, .Id and 0«l, Sec, &c. W'""''AOTED¥NO\V_N,li7rguair7Roon>s IbrLot; pletioanl, Bituiitinn; wiih or without Hoard.—Marlborough House, Colling wood Hired, in ur Fi-Anklin U'lart. M"U U'AUT \VE"i!i'll_;,"Tdaclioi r <it rmnc fotte, Singing, Organ, fee, 108. Queen street. Vacancies f»i- Pilffils nftr vacation term begins, January Sth. TwllKTir^^^T^"to BORBCfIV, rfa*j\J" • £500 on first class Freehold Security for 2 years at 10 per cent.; B»curity guaranteed, Principals only.—Apply Box 102, ______________ Auckland... *|j»OOT TRADE.-Wanted 2 smart Boys JL> for the clcaning-up department.—Henry Davy, Crown 8001. Factory, urcy-slrecU TjYuiINISHED HOUSE, North Shoro.— jV Wanted, for about a month,- beginning any timo atier the Ist ot January, a Furnished Coitugc at the North Shore. — Apply by loiter, Btating terms, T.L , Stah Oflice, LAWYER'S CLEUK.—Wanted, after tho Christmas Holidays, a Managing Clork.—Apply, stating salary roqnirod. Box 221, Pos_-ofllce. O" UT-DOOR SALES carefully classiiied and conduoted to secure best returns to clients.—W. and J. R. Vailo, Auctioneers, AIT TILL THE CLOUDS ROLL BY,"!)d; also other Popular Songs, 3d and id, per Coptic—J. Richardson, Victoria Arcade; Victorla-Btreot. ============================ Lost and Found. QTRAYED from Mr S. A. Goldstein's, JO Waterloo Uuadrant, Young Black Retriever, with collar.—Finder will he rewarded. STRAYED on my premises, v Black Retriever Dog. Tho owner can have it by Calling at my premises, Russell-street. — Wm. Chuppol_._ £* <t REWARD.—Strayed from] Kybor d&JL Pass Road, a Light Chestnut Gelding, slightly lame.—Anyono returning samo to A. & It. Eaton, Coniniorco-Btreot, or Kybor Pubs Road, will receivo the abovo reward. 5S REWARD.—Lost, a Gold Ring, sot with large amethyst, either in Hobaon. Vincent, or Wollosloy streets.—Above reward will be paid on returning the samo to Mr Alcy, jowcllor, Qufcen-Btroet. -I /_S REWARD.—Strayed, from Eden JL vf Terrace, one White Cow, branded HP, with cut ears; also, a Brindlo Cow, with strap on neck. Auyone returning them to mo will re ceive the above reward.—J. 11. Garrett, Butcher, Eden Terrace - LOST, Gold Brooch, with Btone in centre, between Parnell and Romuera.— Finder rewarded on leaving same at Captain Rich's, Manukau Road, Parnell. LOST, yesterday, the Fox-terrier Dog Jumbo; all whito. except evenly marked black-and-tan head; wascollarless. Reward at Mr Waymouth's, Napier-street. Any person detaining him af tor this notice will bo proseou ted. - . LOST.— ONE POUND REWARD.— Lost, in Quoon, Durham, or High streets, Font- One Pound Notes Nos. .known.-Finder will receive above reward by leaving at Stak or "Herald" Oflico. LOST, last Thursday night, a small Gold Brooch Finder will be reward cd. -Apply Mrs F. G. Clayton. Carlton Road. LOST, between Ellerslie and Harp of Erin, Pair of Light Harness Winners, Findor rewarded.—C. Johnston, Union Bakery, Parnell. - , LOST, a Liver-coloured Young Setter Dog, named Shot; a small whito Btrcak on faoo, a littlo whito in broast.—Anyono returning tho samo to Mr P. Collie, Clarcmont-strcct, Kybor Pass, will be rewarded. Any poison de •taining the same will be prosecuted. LOST,~a long haired black and tan Sheep Dog, -with Bhort tail; Piako Collar. US— Reward on return to Mr retry, ' Jeweller, Queen street. : ■ I~6ST on Saturday., a Grey Parrot, pink J brssst.--Finder rewarded on leaving it at Mrs Ctqw__, hr::1 to Yandle'-i. Hobson street. OST, on the 13th inst., a GoM Pend ant (Miniature Bobbin and Flyer) for watch guard. It being a gift from a relation, the loser would be vory gratified for return to Mr Whito, Law Stationer, &c, Queen-etre'ot, Auckland. I'crsoiiaV PERSONAL.— Information wanted of Sarah K.lliott, Elizabeth or Besßio Elliott, and Mary Elliott (daughters of Robert and Altec Elliott, lute of Drunihill, Roscrea, County Tiiiperary), who left Ro.ioroa for Auckland, New Zealand, in or about the year 1861, Should this advertisement reach them, they will learn of something to their advantage concerning their mother'sproperlyiuVenugh.Couijt.j-Tipperary, which has been recently disponfla of, .uiw tho sum realised thereby lying to_lheir oredlt, on application to William Joseph Menton, Solicitor, Roacrea, County Tipperary.Treland. PERSONAL.— CALLED BACK during the Holidays to See tho Allotments on sale, RoganviUe, Mount Albugrft miles from town. Cheap and f requenJjJßlervice. The soil isrioh.. and free from jjlg^lew yns_a> pasbed. Price, 10sto los -pof-Jm.—^ApplytOJ, Gflniore, Mount Albert. f ■ . -. "ESDAMES Powuo aud Bacon, 255, Queen-street, Auckland, will give in -1 struotion in Wax Flowers and Fruit, Cry btoleum and Poouah Painting, Point Lace, Leatherwork, ■&0., during the hoUdays. Crewel, Arrasene, and Wool-work Free- . IF THIS Hansom Cab-driver who drove two ladies to Mount Eden on Saturday, 13th. will return the Shawl which was left in Ms cab to Mir-s McLaughlin's, he will receive a suitable reward.



For Sale. FOR SALE, 2 Good-Navvy Drays.— Gunson and Martin, Customs-street, JJIOR SALE, 3 fine Boats, suitablo for 'JP Sailiug or Pulling, having ovorything . coinpleto; must be sold.—Apply City Bath koopcr. TjTIOR SALE, a Houso of 7 rooms, with jp good out-liouscs, two largo water tanks, gas, and every couvoiiieneo; lerniß easy.—Apply on premises to.J. Soolt, two doors pa3t R. • Bleazard's, Mount Eden Road. . ; __' IHOR SALE, aAirst-class Lady's Hack; : splendid jumper.—Apply Mrs H. Waito; 1 Mount Eden. JjTIOR SALE, the 13-foot Centra-hoard JU Sailing Boat Imp, now lying off Clare's slip; quite new; without sails or spars, £6105.— Apply Cheek Bros.. Newton. ■ gjiblt SALE, a Bakery, doing a good .a? trade in Waikato.—Apply Robert Lamb, So, Qucen-stroet. ! "STIOII SALE, Hotel, 10 miles from Auek - .Mj land, with nice farm attached ; cheap.— (.li-ant and Cooke. 75, Q.ucen-street. | |j^OR SALE, Houses and Properties to IJD suit, ail classes; cash or deferred pay menta.—Grant and Cooko, 75, Queen-street. B7IOR SALE, corner of Stanley and Cod : __£} rington street, off Great North Road, 1 Comfortable Four-roomed Cottage with sculler}-; also Two Allotments adjoining; will be sold to gether or separately.—Apply on the preiulsos. ITIOR SA.LE and to Let—Farms, Houses, .£' Allotments, Shops, Roome, Hotels, nirlnci ships, jiutt.hctiou, Fish, Grocery, Bo irding It'-ttiPes cud General Businesses, &c.— 31, M. Huighton, 177, Qticeii-strcet. JiiOß SALE (Cheap), several Second-hand ' Lawn Mowers, warranted to work equal to new.—Apply, J. Stone, Engineer, Newmarket. s'llOß SALE, Three-roomed House . and Allotment, £25f1; William-street, near St. James's Chnrch.—Apply Rosa Ertl. K_B.3 FOR SALE, two Allotments in Kings laud Estate, £30 oaob.-Apply J. Jenkin, King-street, Great North Roadj 3^OR SALE, Karangahape Road, one of tho best Husineis Sites in this rising retail street. Good Building now creeled thereon, and with small oxponso can bo mapo most re munerative, as prico asked Is very low.—For full particulars, apply J. H, Hnmer, Land Agent, Karangahape Road. FOR SALE, a good Second-hand Harmonium, to ho Sold at a sacrifice.— Apply W. L. Rogors, Furnishing Warehouse, Ponsonby Road. ■'.. ' ijTIOR. SALE, Six-roomed Cottage with M! every convenience; main road, Rocky Nook. Prico, £320; Btnall deposit; the choapost houso in the market.—Apply MrKenzie aud Hooy,' Rooky Nook, or Malcolmson and De Lacy. Houso, Land, and Eetato Agency, High- BtrceL ' ITIOR SALE (Symonds-streot), a Largo J Leasehold Allotment, CO x 125, near the Choral Hall. Rent, only £30 per annum. This allotment, owing to its position and o:cbo proxi mity to Queen-street, is admirably situated for a gentleman's residence. Prico. £150. •Terms can bo arranged.—Malcolmson and Do Lacy, Tho New Zealand House, Land, and Eftato Agoncy, High-street. , . ■ . , OR SALE, Splendid Volcanic Allot hientß, Valloy Road, Mount Eden; beauti (ul views | close to 'bus atantl. Only 30b pick Foot.—Apply to D. F. Evans, Auctioneer aud Estate A gent, Qncon-street. "ITIOR SALE, Now Carriages, First-class V Ladies' Phieton, Doir Cart, medium-si^e Delivery Cart, und Strong Station Waggon.—W and E. Basten. Coachbulldera. Wakofleld-Btreet "lilOR SALE, Froehold Sections of various _____? elzes in tho ohoiccst position in tho sub urbs. Wo are prepared to arrango with tho purchasers and to put up Buildings on these Bections on payuiont of a small portion of tho cost; balance on mortgago at. 7 to 8 per cent- Apply to F. J. Moss & Co., Land Agents, Short land street FOR SALE, a 24-pasEongor 'Bus, with or without Horses. To bo seen at the Union Bank 15 minutes past every hour. FOR SALE, a very dosirablo Villa Resi donco, just built, on Avcnno Road, Parnell, with rogi-ter grates and cooking rango; water and gas laid on.—Apply to J. M. & J. Mowbray, Land Agents. Fort-street. __ _. TilOR POSITIVE SALE, a nico little JO Farm of 10 acres, part in grasß, all fenced and an eight-roomed Houso upon it; 3 miles from Railway Station, and 11 miles from town; also, a good Farm at Whangarci, 320 acres, nearly all fenced in, part in good grass, and part bush, good Cottage Outbuildings and Orchard; tho Bhoop and cattlo can olther bo taken at valuation or otherwise: a low prico will be taken (or tho lot.—Apply to John Soppot, House and Land Agent, No. 8, Qucen-Btrcct. THI O R S A L E. Cottago and Freehold Allotment, JO x 111, for £100, on vory easy terms, say £20 cash, balaneo as per arrangement; pleasantly situated at Kingoland, olr New North Road. D. F. EVANS, Land Agont. 1710R SALE, a new Spring Cart—Apply ; to E. Bowlei, Karangahnpo Road, next Caledonia Hotel. IjIOR SALE, Buggies, as follows:—1 JP Telcscopo(hoodod),2Singlo Seals (hooded), I Turnover Seat; also, Waggons, Spring Carts, cto.; several Sets of good tecond-hand Buggy Harness.—Apply Thames Carriage and Dray Factory, Victoria-street., N~SALE, Ground Mintar (delivered in I own or suburbs!. \'.W otwlis f'oi-l laud Ceinrot. Plnnlernf l-'arin, Irinx-.lityOiy lon or lb) Fire Drinks. <tc. -K. Jenlrtnnon. Ilulldor. lxirno Street. _ ___ ________ ___ ?TRAND OPENING FOR A RUSI \'JK NK-iW MAN,--For I'M", with right !o piueliaae, tie Lenw of a good koIii;; Bnkory ltiiHincKi liineon for sellhig— lJissolutio'i of Partnership.—For further pintieiilars apply to GbyldiiiK't. Railway Tea JLu-l, Mt. Kdpn Road. «ÜBURBAN" ALLOTMENTS." — For O Private Sale, Eight Allotments fronting the Rlclunnnd Avenue; price req.tired, llln tlie foot.—Alfred Buckland. WATER Frontage Allotments ut the Marino Parade, Ponsonby, for Sale.— Apply to 11. J. Smith. Franklin Road. Y IO LIN For Sale, Antonitis Straduarius, 2li yours in constant use, in perfect order. —Wm. Stovenßon. Onehnngq. "VTOTICE.—I havo for Salo (cheap) jJI: Houses, Shops, Cottßgcs, Allotments, and Farms; also Money to Lend on Mortgago at current rates ot interest; 20 Aerosol Land at Mt. lloskill. fenced and planted, £10 per Aero.— F. G. Ewington, Estate Agent, Coomhcs's Arcade (ground floor), opposite the foot of Wyndham-strect. _ TINSMITH'S and Plumber's Businoss for Sale, Bittmto in a prosperous township; cnpital opening for an industrious man with a little money.—Apply to E I'orter & Co., Iron mongers. Auckland. - •, . T> E SIDE NOB, PARNELL. FOR SALE, the comfortablo Residence, the property of J. M. Dargavillq, Esq., well situated at corner of Vork-stroet, Bradford-street, and Salisbury-street, There are ]3 Rooms, consist ing of very lavee Drawing-room. Dining-room, Nursery, best. Bedroom, etc.. with all con veniences; Bpleiidid view over thoharbonr. The Grounds contaiu about One Ai re, tastcfnllv laid out with flowers and shrubs, Good Tennis Ground, in capital order. Apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON. i Auctioneers. /~IOOD FARM, SECTIONS, RAGLAN. Several Hundred Acres of rich Volcanic and Limestone Lands, more or loos grassed, joining on to tho Town of RAGLAN, will bo offcrod by Pubiio Auction Without the least re serve over an upsot price At 20s an acre, on or about tho 14th ef January, 1885. For particulars apply to R. ARTHUR, Auc tioneer; E. A. Mackochnie, Solioltor. Queen strcot; or to Mr Chamberlin. Parnell. ALLACE and ARGYLE-StREETS, PONSONBY. — For Sale. 1 Splendid Level Allotments, situated in • the favourite locality of Homo -Bay, at the corner of Wallace und Argylo-atreets, and-in the ■ immediate vicinity of the residences of Mr Maseflold, Mr Buchanan, and Mr Garlick. The Allotments havo a depth varying from 110 feet to 220 foot. Homo Bay'buses pass tho Allotments, and tin Tramway Torminus is within ono minutes walk. Price, f i oni £310a to £5 per foot.—Apply to Malcolmson and Be Lacy, The Now Zealand Houso. Land, and Estate Agoncy. High-street. SELWYN-STREET, PONSONBY.- Fob Sale, House containing 7 rooms and bath room; gas and water laid on. and gdß stove in kitohon. Tho Houae ia replete with overy convenience, such as cupboards, dressers, &c, aud 18 in overy way adapted for a moderately sizod family residence. From the position of iho House, it commands one of tho most exten sive viewß in or around Auckland, including tho Harbour, North Shore. Tiri Tin', and Groat Harrier, and its close proximity to tho City und Tramway in Ponsonby Road is such that, it will always command a good prospective value. The Allotment is largo, and paths oonoreted Price, only £500. Terms can bo arranKed to suit purohaser. House can always bo let at a good rontal.—For particulars,' apply Malcslm aon and De Lacy, The Now Zealand Houße, Land, and Estate Agency, High-street. / IENTLE MAN'S RESIDENCE, 2 niiles \JT from Auckland, containing 10 roome, In a uinst healthy and picturesque situation, near Railway Station, and within two minutes of mate load. Omnibuses passing frequently—To be sold, with 3 or o acres ot ■ well-laid out grounds subdivided into paddocks, garden, and orchard. There are over 400 of tho choiceßl fruit trees in tho province, now heavily laden wiih fruit The property has over 1.000 foot of road frontage, and, bought in one lot, can at any time be cut up aud readily sold at a handsome profit.. There are stables, coach-house, and concrete cistern of great capacity, and every thing in first-class order. This property hat never before been offered for sale. Cards to yjeiy.—W. li.Miteholl, Estate Agent. Coomhcs's Arcade, opposite Bank of Australasia, Quoeiiat TBI ! , OR SALE, ROSEBANK ESTATE! ROSEBANK ESTATE! We have the Allotment adjoining the Residence ot Mrs Major, Rosebank Estate, Avondale, tor Sale. One of the best situations in the district. Commandliigamagnlfl ■ oent view and easy access to town by rail or road. 1 ' B. TONKB & 00,



' To Let. TO LET, a Room, in Queen-street, suit ablo for Hairdresser.—Apply to J. Mc- Neil, Tobacconist, Queen - street (opposite Waverly Hotel). fflO LET, Coal aud Firewood Yard, Jl Nelson-sti-oot, opposite Baker-street. rflO LET, a Furnished Bedroom, suitable JL foe a Young man,—Apply 111, Victoria-st. West. rilO LET, for 3 months, a Furnished JL j House of G rooms, gas and water laid on, and every oonvenionco.—For address, apply King's Arms Hotel, Pitt-street. finO LET, an Eight-roomed Houso in 11 Wellington-street, 3rd door above Dr. Bayiitun's. mOLET, Houses (4 to 20 rooms), Shops, JL Offices, Hotels, Boarding-hotiscs.-Grant find Cooke, 7i~, Quoon street. fliO LET, in St. Stephen's Avenue, Par .S_ nell, a ne-.v, well-finished House of cix rooms, bathroom, scullery, washhouse, and lilted up with wardrobe, bookcase, &c.; gas and water laid on. — Apply to John Scarlett, Gibraltar Crescent. rfICFLET7 2 Front Rooms (unfurnished), _fi. register grato, use ot oven and wash-house); rent, 5s por week.—E. Bedford, last houso but ono In Clarence-street, Ponsonby^ " mo LET, Shop and Dwelling. SplonJid' JL stand for fruit shop; well Uttod through out. — Apply Mrs Watson, corner of Victoria and Nolson-streets. rSI6~ LET, New Six-roomed House. Ded jfij wood Terrace, Ponsonby, near three limps; ga3 and water; good view.—Apply J Slloriand, top of Prey-street f §\0 LET, for a term of throe months, at I Northcote, Furnished Houso, containing 7 largo rooms and kitchen. Tho house is splendidly situated, having a magnificent view, and within three minutes' walk from the Wharf.—For terms, apply to Malcolmson and Pi) Lacy, High-street. TRIO LET, 1 or 2 Furnished Bedrooms, JL with or without hoard.—Address Mrs Chiis. Cunningham, Stourton House, second housein Franklin Road. TO LET, good 5-roomed Houso off Croat North Road, besido public school—lnquire Glasgow Store, Groat North Road. finO LET, Foin -roomed House, Summer- JL street, Ponsonby; scullery; water laid on.-Apply W, (Jullivcr, House Agent, Queen- Bt reel. rjnO LET or For Sale, a New 6-roomed JL House on Mount Eden Road; allotment, 3(1 X 100! gas and water.—Apply Mi's H. Waite,' Mount Eden. Terms easy. rjnO LET, one Seven and one Two-roomed JL House near to Karangahape Hoad.—Apply to E. W. Morrison, back Bank of-Now Zealand, Karangahape Road. THO LET, at Mt. Eden, One Latge Six ,B_ roomed Villa Residence, with every con venience, near Smith's Omnibus Office.—Apply to Jesse Stokes, Mt. Eden Rood. mo LET," 2~now~ Brick~Shops, well .Jl finished; gas and water laid on; situated in Wcliesloy-Btrcct East J. B. Morpeth, No. 20, N.Z. Insurance. finO LET, those Iron and Concrete Storos .8. situated corncrof Stanlcy-strcetand Alton Road; rent moderate.—Apply to S. J. Edmonds, Customs-street. mo LET, Upstairs Rooms, by Queen- JJ. stroot; suitable for Office, Store, or Samplo-roomß.—Apply Lewis and Simpson. rriO LEASE, closo to Queen-street, good JL Allotment; suitableforstablea or Carpen ter's shop, etc., cheap.—H. Partington, Sticb hury's Buildings. _ _ TO LET, Shop in Queon-streot, and two Ropins; gas and fittings; leaso has 3J years to run ; grand position.—H. Partington, Land Agent. rriO LET, in Wellington-street, 6-roomcd E House in good order; American stove, otc. water;! rent tOs.—IL Partington, Stioh bui-y's buildiiign. finO LET, House containing Seven Rooms X and Bath-room,BituatedinSclwyn-streefc: iust finishing; unsurpassed view of Harbour, North Shoro, &c.; rent, 22a 6d weekly.—Apply The New Zealand Housa, Land, and Estate Agency, High-street. fliO BE LET at once, Furnished Villa X Rosidonoe, situate in Parnoll.—For parti culars and cards to view, apply to W. L. Mitchell, Coomb»s'a Arcade, Quccn-Btrcet. rT\Q LET, ft 6-roomcd Villa, top Brown .JL street. Ponsonby; gas. water, and every convenience.—Apply W.L. Rogers, Furnishing Warehouse, Ponsonby Road. rjnO LET, Fcrnlcigh-strect, Now Houso of JL seven rooms; bathroom, scullery, and wash-houso ; gas and water.—Apply J. Curric, Wood street, Ponsonby; rjiO LET," in Hob/son streot, a Shop, with X fittings, 8 largo rooms; also, a small Shop with 5 rooms —H. J. Biordan, Hobßon-strcet. TO LET, with purchasing clause, if neces sary, a Villa Residence, with largo piece of ground; beautiful view; gas. .water, and every convenience.—Jas. B. Graham, Solicitor, Shortland-strecL rj^O LET, Offices nt present occupied by .». Victorian Mutual Assurance Company, National Bank Buildings.—Apply Heßkcth and Richmond. Solicitors rfTO TINSMITHS, PLUMBERS, AND I GASSTTTERS.—To Lease for a Term, Well situated nnd Convenient Business Premireo in (lie princlpnl street of the rapidly-rising town of l}inhorne. Itonl modevato. Goodwill ol luisi ni»» trots wiih Erase. Possession could be Hi veil in March next. Tho lessee would bo required to tike over about £100 worth of present stock and I win (w-lii'.-l) have been well-boughtl al obit wrico to'- cash. The above Is a chance which seldom occurs for a practical man with a »mall capital to Hlep into a good business now in full swing In a iupldly-ri3ing seaport town. Satisfactory rea sons can be given for proprietor wishing to give up Imsioesa. Further partioulors on application ti proprietor.-J. SIOLKY, Gladstone 80-d/ tjlsiiorno. ' ■; ] i. rV\O LET on FOR SALE, Handsome and _l Commodious Family Residence and Grounds, pleasantly situated on Western side ot St. Goorge's Bay, Parnell. Tho houße con tains 13 spacious and lofty rooms, fitted and finished off in a superior manner; bathroom, conservatory, and sundry offices, largo stable, hayloft, carriage houße, etc ,etc. ThcGrounde, about? acres in extent, are mot tastefully laid out as tennis lawn, flower garden, orchard, and kitchen ganlon, all in beautiful order, the trees ir. full hearing. In fact, this property is replete with all tho conveniences usually attached to a. gentleman's residence and is either to Let or for Salo. Terms very easy. Cards to view and all information at office of '.'•'' ' D. F. EVANS, Land Agent and Auctioneer. mo COMM ERCIAL TRAVELLERS.. LARGE. BAMPME ROOMS TO LET AITLY, KOIt ADDUESS, .. "S T AR" O F F I CE. m O LET, from Ist January, 1885, a Commodious STORE next "Herald" Office, Wyndhoni-sticct, Ront low.—Apply- --" „ ':.••". ■;■. . -■..■'■■:{' ■ "____ OITTQ3 &SONS. SHOP and Dwelling to Let, new ; gas and water; window fitted. — Apply next door, Rlchardt.on'B Victoria Arcade, Victoria-street. Meetings. ' MT! A.C.B. SOCIETY. iAAj,!' "Si Juvenile Contikobnt. •I A// §M A Meeting of tho above will mmfl ML t«ko plaeo TO-MORROW (Wed wAfliifir nesday), 24th inst., at 7.30 p.m. _\xw! A full attendance of Members is Hes**® requested. P. O'KANE. Beo. T O. R E C H A BIT E S. ;H*OPE OF AUCKLAND. TENT No.! 1. ".- NOTICE TO MEMBERS. Members are requested to assemble at tho Forrostors' Hall, Kiirangahapo Road, on FRI DAY, Dtccmbor2o(Boxing Day), at 9 am., in order to take part in tho Procession of tho United Temperanoo tiocieties' Domonstration; Every Brother and Visiting Brethren aro earnestly in vited to Resist in order to make this DernStra tionaaucceßß.—H. ROTHERHEIM, Secrotary. AUCKLAND TURKISH BATH COM PANY (LIMITED). ': ■ :" : The Annual Meeting of the Shareholders in this Company will bo held on MONDAY, the 2!) th inst., at 2 o'olock in the afternoon, at the Office of Mr John Milne. .Colonial Bank Build ings. ■'■'.-■'- ,%':"'■- Business: To receive tho Directors' Report and Balance sheet for the year ending 30th Novem ber, 1881, to olect Directors and .Auditor for the, ensuing year, and to transaetany other business that may bo brought forward. .'". . By order of tho Directors. F. J. FARRKLL, Secretary. .Board and "Residence. OAKDAAND UESIDBNCE.—Vacancy 1 for single gentlemen ; largo airy rooms; hath ond piano.—Grafton House, opposite Choral Hall. . VISITORS from the country will find a quiet comfortable Home, single and double bod-rooms, next to Warkworth House, 166, Grey-Btveet. Terms moderate. LD CLUB PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE, EDEN CRESCENT.-Vacancies for Gentlemen or Families; terms, 255, tingle room; double room, 20s.—Mrs Garner, Proprie trers. ' ' '■ VACANCIES for a few Gentlemen, or one or two Families, with private Sitting-room. -- Mrs Lecky, Gloucester House, Parnell. . ~■' ■■ ■ ■ Tt/fONA VIEW, Karangah.apo Rnad.A- Atl Board and Residence offered to three or four Gentlemen, where every comfort, cleanli ness, and attention may be, relied upon. Terms, 218 per woelc, including washing,—Apply to Mrs Monour, Mona View. .Referonees: Mal colraeon and De Lacy, The New Zealand House, Land, aud Estate Agcnoy. High-street. BIRKENHEAD.— Sunnyside Gardens.— Mrs Jenkinson is now ready to receive Visitors. Strawberries and fresh Cream always ready. Board and Residence. - -.-:'.'-"•'.'.■ GOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL, hobson-btßebt. . ;: Board and Lodginß.. ':.-:'U-' - . jDs per Week Single Room .■'.'■ .. ■■ -• ~ass per Week WELLES LEY HOUSE (3 doorßfrom Hobson-stieet), Wellesley stroet West, Auokland, New Zealand, - BOARD AND RESIDENCE. A Good Table kept, lofty and' well-ventilated Bedrooms, Plunge and Shower Baths, and every convenience to ensure the. comfort sf boarders and visitors. Terms, el perweei. ; ■ . . ;', A '" M. MASON, FNpdet.'ess...



Pnblic Notices. ~:M#A CITY COUNCIL OFFICES will ts CLOSED on the 25th, 26th. aed 27th Docombcr (Christmas Holidays), and on the Ist, 2nd, and 3rd January (New Year Holidays). P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, December 20:1881. 506 _£* X REWARD to any person who will C*at*3 find a Purchaser for a good House; gas and water; close to tramcar; 10 minutes walk from Queen-street; newly painted and papered. — For price, etc., apply to Walter !_. Prime, Grocer, etc.. Ivarahgahape Road. rinHE Members of the Brokers' Assocta t ion notify that their Offices will bo CLOSED'for tho Holidays,from THURSDAY, 25tli December, to SATURDAY, 3rd of January,- 1895, both dayS inclusive. A. SAUNDERS. ---/"1ITY OF AUCKLAND TRAMWAYS. : Tho following arrangements have been made for tho Christmas holidays :— CHRISTMAS EVBt-The usual Satuiidny Night trips will bo run.. CHRISTMAS DAY.—No Cars will run. BOXING DAY'.—Tho ordinary Time-table will be in abeyance, extra cars being put on to, meet the requirements of tho traffic- The first car leaves Newton for Queen-street at 7.10 a.nv THAS. A, PUDAN, Mftilager. 83, Queen-street, December 23,1884, 7T~i T V GUARD S, Tho New Uniforms will be issued at the Drill shed WEDNESDAY.EVENING next, Dec. 24, at 7 o'clock. i: ALFRED E. ISAACS, »^':*>;., Captain. All Black Leather Accoutrements must be re turned before new ones are issued. PUKEKOHE AND MATJKU CHEESE AND BACON FACTORY COM PANY (Limited). ' , CHEESE. THIS SEASON'S CHEESE is now ready for salo, and can be. tested at the Factory, W. R WRIGHT, Secretary. . Pukekoho, Docenibdr 18,1881. PUKEKOHE AND MAUKU CHEESE AND BACON FACTORY COM PANY (Limited). < C A UTI ON. Every Chcoso manufactured by tho abovo Company will be stamped with tho Company's Registered Trade Mark, viz., "a Circle of' 22 inches in diameter enclosing a cross." W. R. WRIGHT, Secretary. Pukekohc_ December 18,1881. C~~ OME AND SEE OUR WINDOWS ' OUR CHRISTMAS SHOW t THIS and TO-MORROW Evening, from 7 to 9. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO. JmTi BETHOUGHT PLATFORM^ THE EVENING OF CHRISTMAS DAY-. LORNE-sTrEKT HALL. LECTURE by Dn, HUGHES: '^Thkßastilb." SUNDAY Evening Next, Dr. HUGHES, at Lome-street Hall. JS. DAY, in Retiring from the Coal • and Firewood Business lately carried on by him at Ponsonby, begß to Thank his Cus tomers for their support, and also to Intimate that ho has authorised Mr James Batty, Pon sonby Road, to collectall Outstanding Accounts, whoso receipt will ba suffloient discharge. Ponsonby. Doccmbcr 20, 1881. TTY BUFFET! — Races ! Races I Races I -HAMPERS will bo prepared at City Bntfot 'or the Race 3 (complete)—POUL- TßY., PORK PIKS, OX TONGUES, &c. Ordcrß to bo left as soon as possible.—Thos, McEwin, Manager. P.B.—Race Days, Lunch eon ready at 11 a.m. at City Buffet. jGrand Bill ofFarem^. . ■ '. " "11/ TABS, BOOKS, ATLASES. EDGAR WILKINSON, Map &; Booheller, . 1, Exchange Chambers, Queen-street in Durham-street), Invites everyone to call and see his selection of above., KEITH JOHNSON'S VALUABLE PUBLICA ■ TIONS AT ENGLISH PRICES. - •. catalogues gbatis. ___MARCU3 WARD'S STATIONERY. " \ CTIONS Speak Louder than Words,' J\. and if you wish to prove your affection for ono you love, by giving a Christmas Present, do not fail to visit the Drapery Establishment recently oponed by W.' P. OGILVIH, whern somo of the most pleasing, and at the same time useful, Christmas Presents arc to bo seen. VICTORIA HOU SE, VICTORIA-STREET WEST. Ti/T A L LIN DIKE & CO,, - WHOLESALE. FURNITURE MANUFACTURERS, A Beg to inform Merchants. Shippers. Fiit-niture "Dealers, and tbe: Trade that, having oreoted Machinery of Ihoxuoßt modern description and labour-saving appliinces, they are now prepared to ..,,- MANUFACTURE ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE IN ANY QUANTITY, And on the shortest notice. WORKMANSHIP AND MATERIA!, GDAKANTKEt). mo THE POLICY-HOLDERS OF THE Jj GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT. I will be gliid to be favoured with your voteß. Ab ono possessing uraotical knowledgo respect ing tho administration and raanagementof large public companies. I believe my special qualifi cations and general business experience would prove of valuo on the Board of Directors. As a Policy-holder I am personally interested in tho successful development of the Institution. Henco ray nomination. ._■" 1 T. KENNEDY MACDONALD. Firni— '-:•''- T. Kennedy Maodonald & Co., Land and Mercantile Auctioneers, Paiwma-Btreot, Wellington. THE Partnership hitherto subsisting be tween the uudersigricd, carrying on busi ness in Cußloais-stroot. Auckland, as Kauri Gum Cleaners and Parers, under the style or firm of "A. Potter and C 0.," has been dissolved as and from the date horeof. The business will be car ried on by Mr A. Potter, by whom all liabilities of the MO Ann will be discharged, and who is hereby authorised to receive all debts due to the paid firm, and- sign 'good and effectual re ceipts for the same.—Albert Potior; S. B. Lush. Witness, S. Jackson, junr., Solicitor, Auckland. —Auckland; December 20.1881. '■-' ■ A MILD stimulant, a gentle tonic—Wolfe's ;', ScnNAPPs. . ____ ""VTOTICE.—AII persons having loft TJm j3l brellas at the late Mr Teunant's to he.re palred are requested to call for the same before tho end 'of January; or they will be Bold to defra? expenses. ,:.,......*> '• '- ;- i ■_ . IT is statedJihat I BIRD IN THE HAND is worth TWO IN THE BUSH; no doubt it is to tho BIKD-CATCHBR, but not bo to 'the unlucky bird, which, after being caught, is usually TAKEN IN; but not so with tho3o who havo suits of Munro and Miliigan, Hobson-street, as thi?y can, by foregoing the 5 per cent, allowed for cash, have them on the Deferred Paymoht Systom, when they • are thoroughly tested before they are paid for. ALENDAR 'for 18S5, at Rew's, in Victoria-street:—Every purchaser pf Jib. Tea Is presented with a handsome Calendar ;for -1885 L _ '.'■-"'• '■'■- '■■' iCrOTICE TO BOAT MEN AND OTHERS. .J_\ —Anyone taking Shingles, Sand, &c. from -Ponui Island .will be prosecuted.-r Chambcrlin Bros. '____ JL?"1 f_ T0 £10,000 LENT On Building 3fc<__L" "■■ Society prinoiplcs.or on other termß to suit borrotfers. Allotments bought ana Houses built on Weekly Payment Systom. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. See List of Proportlos for Sale on first page. Six por cent, allowed on money,deposited for investment— C. WillamsOn, Land, Estate, and Financial Agontand Valuer, High-street, Auckland.! \ HAVING disposed of my coach business i at North Shore, I have a few-.very Superior Horses loft for Sale.—Apply to F. J. Quick-. Dovonport, North Shore. ,_ '-.'.. At LL'PEOPLE who reside in hot climates _OL are more orloss troubled with liver and stomach disorders. Special Tincture of Podophyllum rarely fails to remove than). Try it. Price. In.—C. W. Goodson. London Aroado, Bo'v Agent for Auckland. ____ ISEASE ""-TSMALLPO'X, FEVERS, EtO.—All peraoris wishing, to'keep from those horrible diseases Bhould at once procure a packet of WARWICK'S celebrated DISINFEC TANT, as " Prevention ia better than Cure."— Sold by a" Storekeepers, Chemists, etc., 9d the Packet., . ■ JG. ■ " H E. N D E R 8 O N ' 8 • CHERRY PECTORAL. 4b 6d, 2h Sd, is 6d per bottle. To bejhad only at Medioal Hall, Ponsonby, opposite Three Lamps, WO R MB. All children Buffor from them. If suspected, ask for the Certain Cure. •-;'■■; SHARLAND'S WORM POWDERS, lspaoket __> Apothecaries' Hal, opposite Post-offloe. ELIEF from (iough in Ten Minutes.— SHARLAND'S CHERRY PECTORAL, Price, 2s fid and 4s «d;-F. O. flharland, opposite th Post-oiflca. DR ARNOrAI'S PENNY ROYAL AND STEEL PlLl^;~Themostpopulai uiodlolno of the day. Price. 2s,M a JM^-Coly ulal Agent.Fi O. Hhakland, opposite tho Fust- Qtßec ■.*": ■■':': :- TOOTHACHE CURE. — Instantaneouß ReUef-mDONTALGia-ls per botUe. , g. & BHARLAND. opposite Post-office. X> OSELLNE i-ob ran HAIR —This ele- XV gant preparation completely eolipsai every articlo of a BimUar kind now before the'public. Price, Is 6d a bottle.-^HABI_4_NA Apothecaries *Hali. ■ . ; BATS! RATS I RATSI—Ui*e SHARLAND'S PHOSPHOR PASTE, - Rats eat it greedily, and die; no ameU. Price, One Shilling a Bottle, . I?____ C. SHARLAND. opposite Postages. AGNETIC HEAIJNG.—G. Mixnbb Stephen, the Celebrated Australiai , Healer), receives Patients at his Rooms, Overt '; Lodge. Symouds-st (near St. Andrew's Church) daily fromlO till I. at.d-2 tiU 6.. _, ». , ' «M Testimoniala Exhibited. j.



■ij I, i ii a—sgsß ■ "piUBLIC NOTIFICATION. Crown Lands Offloe, ■ Auckland, December 22, 1881. It is hereby notified that the Tolla leviable at the Toll-gate, Tamaki Bridge, near Panmure, for tho twelve Calendar months commencing the Ist day of January, 1885, will be offered Kor Salo by Public Auction at tho Mart of Messrs Tonks and Co.. Queen-3treet, Auokland, on TUES DAY, the 30th instant, at 12 o'clock noon. D. A. TOLE. Commissioner Crown Lands. Note.—Conditions of sale may be seen at this office, and at Messrs Tonka and Co.'b Auction Mart, Queen-Btreot. . ST. MARY'S CHURCH, Parnoll- CHRISTMAS EYE (Wcdnoßday). 8 p.m. Festival Choral Sorvieo.—The Annual Parish Social Gathering will be held, by the kind per mission of tho Bishop of tho Diocese, in l he grounds at Bishopsoourt, on TUESDAY, Dccembor 30. Tho grounds will be Open at 4, and tea will be on the tables at 5. A Band will bo In attendance. In tho Evening there will bo an entertainment in tho Parish School room in Scarborc' Terrace. Doors open at 7.30: to commence at 8. Admission to Tea and Entertainment; 2s ; children, half-price. Tick ets may be obtained at Mr Ledger's or Mr Ryan's. The proceeds ot tho Social Gathering will be dovoted to the new Church Fund. USE your intelligence and buy only Wolfe's SCHNAPP _. PACIFIC HOTEL, QDEEN-STREB.T (OPPOSITE, MARKET). G. B. MART IN, Proprietor. The public are informed that none but the. Best Brands of Liquors are served at the above Hotel. Hancock's Celebrated Sparkling Ale on draught or in bottlo. ■ ' - . "DOLL UP! ROLL UP ! — Buglor, ■*-*' sound the "assembly," and fall in under your respective command era, nnd march off in thousands to Nob, I and 3 Booths at Ellerelie Racecourse, on FRIDAY, the 26th instant, and on tho Ist and 2nd January. 1885, where T. T. Anderson, of the Imperial Hotel, and his staff will be in waiting to serve out Refreshments from his Iced Claret Cup. Nothing but the best brands ot liquors kept. BUSHMEN AND OTHERS. — Serge Suits, Bright make. 50s; Coats and • Vests to match. 37a 6d; Geelong Trousers and . Vests, 25s.—J. McLachßn. G' RAFTON CHESS CLUB.—Meetings of tll'e Club will bo discontinued until THUBSDA.Y, February 5; 1885.—ALF. ASH TON, Hon. Sec. S. NEPTUNE wiil leave on a Fishing • Excursion on SATURDAY, fifth, leaving Queen-street Wharf at 2 p.m., returning at 6 o'clock. Return Fares. 2s. X*-"? fU\ft WORTH OFFURNI- X- QOOfi i,d,OUU TURB & CROCKERY "S-jOUOU TO bo sold regardloss of cost, consisting Of double and Bingte Iron Bedßteads, Cbud't Cots. Mattrasses and Paliasscs, Spring Mat trasses. Wood Bedßteads. Washstands, Dress ing Tables. Marble Top Washstands, Chest of Drawers, Suites ot Furniture, Tables, Chairs, 1 Rocking Chairs, Walnut Coffee Tables. What nots, Toilot Glasses, Fanoy Toilet Sots, Glass ware, American Perambulators, &c„ &o, &c. Tho abovo ia a rare chanco for parties a-bout ' to furnish, and is GENUINE, as I have sold my ; premises to T. and H. Cooke, and must give up .possession in a month. " . A*/' *_§■ Note the address: JAMES BROWN, New Stores, junction Queen and Grey streets, A CORDIAL the marvel and admiration of the . world—Wolfe's Schnapps. C" HRIST MA S- PRE SEN TS NEW YEAR'S GIFTS I! NOVELTIES I! NOVELTIES II TELE DIEECT~STJPPLY STOKE, 219. QUEEN-STREET, Auokiand. We havo now opened up our Novelties for the Holiday Season. Tho Choicest Selection of Goods suitable for Christmas Boxes, &c, ever offered in Auckland. . PRESENTS. PRESENTS. PRESENTS. . BEAUTIFUL LADIES' BAGS in. Plush (new " colours), Calf, and Russian Leather; Purses in similar make. -. ___■__■ _- INLAID WORKBOXES AND WRITESG DESKS in all qualities, and at all prices. CHINA and BOHEMIAN VASES in overy conceivable design and colour. Lustres, Fanoy Jars, and Baskets: all Now Goods. BEAUTIFUL PARIAN STATUARY,;at hall . the ruling prices, either with or without glass shades. _..._- SHELLS, BIRDS, LHjIES, and ASSORTED FLOWERS under ehades, in various sizes. FLOWER STANDS, Flower Tubes, Flower Pots, and Flower Brackets, very cheap. A LARGE STOCK of ALBUMS in Vipriotto. Medium, aud Cabinet Sizes. All Qualities in Photo. Frames. ■ TOYa CHEAP TOYS. TOYS. From a Penny to a Pound. "" DOLLS, Tea-sets. Paint-boxes,' Horses, Whips, Musical Tops, Trains, Cubes, Brioks, Balls, ;,- Piauos, Trunipets, Tools on Cards, &o, &o. CHINA, EARTHENWARE, GLASSWARE.. IRONMONGERY, ka„ &0. ALL THE REGULAR USEFUL GOODS AS USPAL. - I__ , ■ . A LARGE STOCK OF THE ABOVU AS CHEAP and CHEAPER THAN EV. CR ' AHANOHAHP & CRANWELL, *""T THE DIKBCT SUPPIiV STOKE, 901 " J 143— Qcebn'st.-.—249 ! ''. oora above Wellcsley street. • LOOK for £1 orders in large bottles of Wolfe's Schnapps. .. .. . ~ . . .': ■ .... '■.-,-;' DON'T forget, the Tournament is Freo at Drum's Billiard Saloon on the Wharf, and £3 given away in prizes. /^heap and good cutlery. ; thoMas"samuel, IMPORTER OF CUTLERY, Has just received a Large Supply of all kinds of TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY. ~,.,. i ~ : consisting of— ■.; Lockwood's and Johnson's Best Ivory and ! Bone Table and Dessert Knives Superior Pooket Knives, Scissors, and Razors ! Table Knives and Forks in Cases, suitable for | * Wedding and Complimentary Presents .:■■:. ALSO, , -. . ; ! . ELECTRO-PL ATEDWARE- .- Tea and Coffeo Bets, Teapots. Oruets. Potosi and Siberian Silver Forks and' Spoons, specially cheap, and good value. GREAT BARGAINS, v . THOMAS SAMUEL, 108, Qubkn-stbeet, ■ .._• j Next Mr Westpfahl's, Bootmaker, XT OTI C E OP REMOVAL, Owing to the great increase in their Business, Madame and Mdlls. PELTZER recently from Paris, have Removed their Frenoh Dressmaking Establishment from Karangahape Road to: larger and more centrally-situated Premises, 36, Wakefleld-street. Dreaseß made in the Latest Parisian Stylo, from Twelve, Shillings and upwards. ' '. •/.'-. i "■ -jyiIGHT SOIL CONTRACT. The Fourth Quarter for 1881 being now due Prompt Payment is requested. Any person in arrears bn December 31st will have no further Bervice until arrears are paid. ... j .;., SAML. WBITK. Contractor. L~TNOLEUM COMPANY'S Best "A" quality, manufactured from pure cork and 0i1,3s lid; sameasolsewherels 9a. 'B"qual ity, only 3b (id. -Best Scotch Oilcloths, 27 inches to 12 feet wide, bordered-and plain, beautiful patterns—£loo worth.—J. McLochlan. Importer. T^OflCE. OF INTENDED REMOVAL. Mr BIWINGTON, Estate Agent, begs respect-, fully to intimate that on the 20th instant ho will Remove to more convenient Offices on the ground floor in Coombea's Arcade, Queen-Btreet, opposite the foot of Wyndham-Btrcet, and nearly opposite tho place where he has carried, on business for over 18 years. f-tJXBAP TIMBER I CHEAP TIMBER FOR IMMBDIATE SALE A • (prior to stock-taking), ■ ■ JOB LOTS FOR BUILDING PURPOSES; i' •; .! f. Fowl-houses. Fencing, &0. •: ■ FIREWOOD AND SLABS.- Special advantages to buyers for (he present " month 0n1y...... ',",, : ';" •NEW ZEALAND TIMBER COMPANY, (Ld. ''.:.. :' .CQ-STOMS-STBEET WbST. ' '■■'■*■;" XMAS DOLLS I. PRESENTS ! -Cards, 'Novelties; New Music, jußt opened, Tier Coptic To bo seen nowhore else.—J. Richard eon. Viotoria Arcac^^JV^toria-Btrcet. ■-■'■i_ OIL AND WATER-COTTfJUR PAINTING. ! MR BALL will resume his Lessons In the above arts after the Christmas Holidays. Terms at Mr Leech's; or of Mr Ball, Mount Roskill Road. , '■•_ "VTEW ZEALAND IRON AND, STEEL MS COMPANY (LIMITED). The unallotted Shares Of the first'issue in ' this Company are offered to the Pnblio at par, i until the fifteenth of January next, after which date no Shares will be allotted except at such an advance as may be determined upon. Present Applicants will have the Privilege pi participating in future issuer of Capital (for enlargement of the works as the requirements . of the trade may demand) in proportion to the - Shares held by them at par value. ~' * Applications to be addressed to the Secretary ! at. the Company's Office, Fort-street, who will furnish forms of Application and further Infor . mßtio"' JAMES MACFARLANF, t ... Secretary. n HP. HORIZONTAL ENGINE, BOII.EH.ANf> LARGE ICE- ■ MAKING MACHINE. ' To any person requiring Machinery of the ' above description, those things should attract . their immediate attention, the Machinery being almost new and of the latest improved style, I and complete in every reSpect. The price ii j much below their value.—Full particulars from CHAB. H. OSMOND, Agent. \/ 116, Queen-street, Auckland. i T>IPE PLUMS 1 RIPE PLUMS; , WHorxsAiß. Ik QuANTrriES to Suit , PUBCHASEBfI, AT - , fllilOIiIFF,B'B: ; FRUIT DEPOT,, 1.--"- '. vib-xbwi-BXBKW.'. ■.'..., ':-,'.,A*



|§fraS_§Ps?Rl Gilbert's, Chemist, Queerest , .Members will please inform thii Secretary at ea-ly as possible which Surgeon they dc.it, ■ also, pleaso enclose Pence card for Annual Audit before the 31st December, 18S4. . --._ JO r" GIBBS, Sserotary; Norfolk-street, Ponsonby. ■"*-.■. •' ~~G. E~W ING T 0 N*'.A • ESTATE AGENT." , .-,'- [Established 18 years] Coombcss Arcadt. Queen-street (ground floor). ~:■ ■_■'.. ■_;. To bo Let in Princes-street, an Siooimel . House in good order, with gas atul water lftttt _. on. Rent, 80s por wock. , ', _; _ Money to Lend on Mortgage. . , 20 acres of Laud, fenced and planted, aim v.-H li annall houso on it; beautifully situated may , Mount Roskill; £10 per acre. ~.,.„ I have some very cheap, wull-oiiiit Mouec.* with Good allotments, on the New North Roa-i..-."._ and at Rocky Nook, for Sale. Ccrner cites at George-street, on the mani Mount Roskill Road, for ealo at spcculativo - prioes. . , for £710 I can Sell ono ot tho mo,-*-. - convenient and beautifully situated Family, SS Rosidoncesat Rocky Nook. Very easy tern»-l ■~;.. can be arranged about payments. F. G. EWINGTON. Estate Agent. CTNION S.S.M. SASH AND DOOR j COMPANY (LIMITED).. "_j i|f The Mechanics' Bay Premises: will.be abstg ■ lutol** Closed on THURSDAY, FRIDAY, ana. ~ SATURDAY, the 25th. 26th; and 2i th-instant T\ I" V I D E N D.; /A !nEW PRINCE IMPERIAL GOLD-MINING COMPANY (LIMITED),. Tho Share Register will be closed from noon on WEDNESDAY, the 21th instant, till noonon . ■ MONDAY, the 29th instant, on which lattc - m date a'Dividend of '1 wo Shillings and Sfcspcnou, ,<;-, per Share will be payable. :" „,_.■. p ' D. G. MacDONNELL. Manager. Auckland, December 22nd, 18S4. .. .■■ T>OARD OP EDUCATION. ._' "ripplicatibus for the appoinlmcnt of Head- ■'■'■_- master of the Kamo School will be receivedi b;_ the Board, on or before WEDNESDAY, 31s!- | December, 1881. Salary, according to seal.,. . _y based on avorage attenda-nco,. about £200 a yea;;, -11 a good dwelling-house and ground provider. ...-, Applicants to state full partieu'ars.- Any Candidate who, either directly or v :• |. . directly, is concemedin canvassing members'! i ,-..: the Board, or of the St*ool Committee, will cm - disqualified. , ..-A By order of the Board. A * VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. ■ .j.y. ONE story is good until another hs told. _ andnowhero in Auckland can you obtain : , * the same value for your money as at Hewn ..- General Grocery and Pro vision Stores, Victoria street. '■ ~ .; » At- ■ mHE s.s. BLANCHE is t ;A J___^zlteiA§L X open for Charter, Towinf, ; :'*:':'_ ,_g3Syij3BaE__Picnic Parties. Or Fishing Ex- .'.,. «§BsfsH3|_Br*curßior_s. Raten low. I**S»aeKi'w*^ For particulars apply to C. F. E. KISSLING,,Fort street j I,A; Or to - CAPTAIN, on Board. " A/ Queen-street Wharf. Amusements. mHE A T R E R O V A L. BAZAAR 1 AND BAZAAR I FANCY PAIR,, • t luaidof - ST. MARY'S CONVENT, PONSONBY. NOW OPEN.- " ADMISSION-ONE SHILLING. ' " *R. MAHONEY. Hon. Sec. " A BBOTT'S OPER7a~HOUSE; , CHRISTMAS SIGHT! GRAND SACRED CONCERT ni THE WAITEMATAMINSTRELS, . ASSISTED BY ; ' -; ■':'} i LATE ARTILLERY BAND, MISSES LUCY FRASER AND ANNUS -_,_.; ■ HARGRAVE. A^lil ■~;'- . TICKETS TO BIS BUD AT LENNOX'S. ' Dress Circle, 3s; Stalls. 2a ;|Pit' lis. '', fe.jii il.q Ti " MjA TJj3i|-^'S' C H URCIL " !/?«-, -CHIiI^J^^iERVICK, ! ' THURSDAY, EIGHT O'CLOCK P.M. (J . ! . "CAROLS, -'. • .-; j A CHRISTMAS SELECTION FROM ~j.' ", THE- MESSIAH." * ACAKOL, ENTERTAINMENT vill . be held in "the Wesleyan School-room* - Onchunga. on Christmas Eve. Chair to he £ taken by the Rev. A.; W. Taylor at 8 o"cloo)--.' - Tickets, Is. Special *Bus will leave the Union KM Bank for Onchunga at haTf-past six o clock, and ' ' return after the close of the untcrtainment. ', A BALL will be held in the Oddfellowf-' -.-&% ;Hall, Ponsonby. on FRIDAY (BOXINU : BA NIGHT). Dot-ember 26, 1881. Double Ticket*, -A 7s od; Extra Lttdy.12s 6d. ~ Refreshments pri vtded. -..'...■ . - ■- : ■ ■■■■■' '.'■■■■ ■ ; : TOP OF RANGITOTO—Anyone wishing to go tor-apply Erio Craig, Princes stree . ' AUCKLAND NATURALISTS" FIELD CLUB.—Excursion to Manuknu Nort.i Hoad (calling at Hula Boy if required) on.BOX- "/J ING DAY, Deo. 26, 1881. Members will loavj rags Auckland by train at 8.10 am. Steßmer- wi I \"ry leave Onnhunga at 9.30 sharp.' Tickets may Ija- '.» obtainod from Messrs Cnamptaloup.ami Coope , J. A Pond, and the undersigned. The CommilU « will not pledge themselves to issue ticketl on tl. c Bteamer.—T. F. CHKESEMAN, Hon.. See. _* J-^_. ■\rORTHERN STEAM- JfffflgkJS SHIP COMPANY. <B^^^TBQXIN6 DAY, DKL'. 20,18 EL ' The 8.8. Macgregor will make an Jtxcursion to ~Z Tiritiri on Boxing Day.lea.vicg thoQuecnst.ro t Wharf atten am. and returning from thelsla.-. d : at four p.m. Excursionists will have an oppo;-- V tunltyof inspecting the Lighthouse. ~';_.. Return Fare:.THREE SHILLINGS. - - f .:'Cl XCURS ION 1 1 WAIWERA (HOT SPBINGsTaND" MAHL* f j RANGI BEADS. The Kb. ROSE CASEY will leave as above at -' nine a;m. on Christmas Day, returning to Auck land at six p.m. -~*',■ -- i-- : RETURN FABEi SS. ,-:-',■ ! 'HENDERSONS MACFARLaNE; ■ Auctions. to-morrow, Vat sibbin's mart, At 11 O'Cmok. 4 CASES BACON (SHOULDERS), •'.: ! ex Waihora '.'■ S cases Hams and Bacon (in cloth), do. - its Southern and. Wairoa Cheese 103 sacks Oats -SO sacks Fowl Wheat . .A Maize, Flour, Oatmeal. Chaff. ..(.' New Potatoes, Tsa, Sugar. Candles 1 Biscuits, Rice, Soap, Sundries, &c. - Bankrupt-New Parlour iurniuire A' 'A GEORGE SIBBIN, . Auctioneer. , « , ; TO-MORROW, at 11 o'clock. Af * CHRISTMAS POULTRY SALE. \ FOWLS; DUCKS, GEESE, TURKF.YS. CARBINEi3 & TAYLOR WILL Sell by Auction, at their Sale: rooms. Oueen-streot, to-inorrbw (Wedm s ■ -day), atli o'clock, ■ ■■ ■ POULTRY—FowIs, Ducks, Geese, Turkejs, "• Young Pigs, Dogs, Canaric^, aud Sundries '-.. ':y \ FBUlT—Apples, flums, Gooßebei-ries, &o. 1 PRODUCE-Hams and Bacon, Chbese, Tal le! A PotatoeF, bait Butter, Beef,Ler-i, Bran; ' - Sharps, Oats, Wheat, Flour, Chuff GROCERIES —Tea,/gugar.'Qatmeal, Candlffi, - Keroßlne, Mixed Biscuits, Soap i FANCY GOODS, Jewellery;. Cutlery, Drapery, A , Furniture, and Sundries. . ; i " TO-MORROW at 11 o'cloftk a ; m. 1 [.CHRISTMAS MARKET.. 1 ARTHUR'S POULTRY. PRODUCE. FRUITi 1 AND GROCERY AUCTION MARKET' . * » A It T H U R'S MAR T. . POULTRY IOTPARTMENT. " '• Fowls, Turkeys, Ducks, Geese. Pteeons. Ca-;' naries. Fancy Birds. Rabbits, Small Pigs A Gordon Setter Shit (imported) g Good Riding Pony, 3 years old Spring Trap, Horse, and Harness PRODUCE, FRUIT, AND GROCERY ' DEPARTMENT. f Good' New Potatoes (assorted), Onions, Cab- ;: '■■''■•■- bages. Peas, Beans. Herbs | Christmas Hams, Bacon, Cheese 'NELSON FRUIT, consisting of-Cherries,. Plums, Gooseberries A Choice Lot of Black Currants \ . -A' - GROOERlES.—ChrißtinasFruits, .Raisinai&fti "• ---1 Biscuits. Lollies, Confectionery, Sugar/Tcay _; Coffee, Pickles. Sanoe, Vinegar . '.A ON SAtB PIOVATELY,- ii AUCi'ION .PRICKS (Furniture Department). Pianos (new and second-hand), Honiseho'd Furniture and-Effeots in great variety. Pio ' .turefti • Mirrors.-Hkndsoihe Mottled Kaulrl . Chest of Drawers, Washrtißds and UresEing: - Tables and Earthenware, Plate<*waio, &c. Continued on First _Pbb»,